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2025届高三第二次模拟检测 英语试题 注意事项： 1.本试题共10页，满分150分，时间120分钟。 2.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 3.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B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，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 4.考试结束后，监考员将答题卡按顺序收回，装袋整理;试题不回收。 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。听力部分结束前，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。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £ 19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 1. What are the speakers doing? A. Taking a picture. B. Having a haircut. C. Looking at a photo. 2. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At home. B. At a restaurant. C. At a hospital. 3. What is the man’s attitude towards the delay? A. Relaxed. B. Annoyed. C. Worried. 4. When will the party start? A. At 6:30. B. At 7:00. C. At 7:30. 5. What does the woman think they should do? A. Buy a new car. B. Fix their old car. C. Sell their car. 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 did the woman do yesterday? A. She had a job interview. B. She attended a project. C. She met friends. 7. What will the company do within two weeks? A. Send out job offers. B. Contact all candidates. C. Arrange second interviews. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Where is the woman? A. In Seattle. B. In London. C. In Paris. 9. What is the relationship between Emily and Jack? A. Husband and wife. B. Neighbors. C. Brother and sister. 10. What does the woman thank the man for? A. Giving her a ride. B. Assisting her father. C. Talking with her father. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What event does the man invite Lisa to attend? A. A math club meeting. B. A robotics club meeting. C. A dance club event 12. Why is Lisa hesitant to attend the event? A. Because she joins the chemistry club. B. Because she dislikes robots. C. Because she has a math test. 13. Where is the robotics club meeting held? A. Room 302. B. Room 202. C. Room 403. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. Who is the man looking for? A. Lily. B. Linda. C. Their teacher. 15. What test will they have? A. Language. B. History. C. Geography. 16. How many units has the man reviewed? A.3. B.4. C.6. 17. What are they going to do soon after the dialogue? A. Go to the restaurant together. B. Go back home and have a good sleep. C. Invite another friend to dinner together. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. When did Francesca first perform as a dancer? A. In 1989. B. In 1991. C. In 1992. 19. How long does the competition last? A. A year. B. A week. C. A month. 20. What does Francesca value most in dancers’ performance? A. Techniques. B. Attractiveness. C. Expressiveness. 第二部分：阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Spring is a good time for reading. Here are four books for curious minds like yours. Enjoy special discounts until September 30 — each page is a seed of inspiration waiting to grow. Whispers of the Forgotten by｜L. M. Blackthorn｜Sci-Fi Thriller｜$ 12 (40% off) Dr. Erin Voss, a language expert, discovers a book in ancient alien ruins, revealing how a civilization destroyed itself by harming the environment. But the real shock comes when she finds the same mistakes in human plans for space migration. Can she stop history from repeating itself? The Quantum Gardener by Dr. Elena Marquez｜Science & Philosophy｜$ 15 (35% off) Scientists use special microscopes to study plants and find something amazing: roots send out electric signals during droughts, and fungi (真菌) help plants share resources. This book explores how plants might “talk” to each other. Chaos Theory for Beginners by Roxanne Voss｜Humorous Self-Help｜$ 10 (20% off) A funny physicist uses jokes and everyday examples, like dating apps and messy sock drawers, to explain complex scientific questions. Reading this book, you’ll find tough abstract problems can be actually easier to comprehend if explained with jokes. The Silk Weaver’s Daughter by Fiona MeIntosh｜Historical Fiction｜$ 12 (25% off) In 18th-century France, Marie dreams of becoming a master silk weaver like her father. When a royal law threatens their family business, Marie must save her craft. Along the way, she discovers the power of art and determination to inspire change in a difficult situation. 1. Which book can we buy if we want to have the biggest discount? A. Whispers of the Forgotten. B. The Quantum Gardener. C. The Silk Weaver’s Daughter. D. Chaos Theory for Beginners. 2. Who tries to simplify the complicated issues with jokes? A. L.M. Blackthorn. B. Dr. Elena Marquez. C. Roxanne Voss. D. Fiona McIntosh. 3 What enabled Marie to step out the difficulties at length? A. The loyal law and her great skill. B. Her father’s guidance and his craft. C. Her full passion for the business. D. Power of art and her resolution. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了四本书，包括其作者、内容简介、价格以及折扣。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章内容，“Whispers of the Forgotten” 售价$12，打40%的折扣；“The Quantum Gardener”售价$15，打35%的折扣；“Chaos Theory for Beginners”售价$10，打20%的折扣；“The Silk Weaver’s Daughter”售价$12，打25%的折扣。比较各书的折扣比例，40%＞35%＞25%＞20%，所以“Whispers of the Forgotten”的折扣最大。故选A项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章中“Chaos Theory for Beginners by Roxanne Voss ( 《Chaos Theory for Beginners by Roxanne Voss》作者：Roxanne Voss)”以及“A funny physicist uses jokes and everyday examples, like dating apps and messy sock drawers, to explain complex scientific questions.( 一个有趣的物理学家用笑话和日常的例子，比如约会软件和凌乱的袜子抽屉，来解释复杂的科学问题)”可知，是 Roxanne Voss 用笑话和日常例子来解释复杂的科学问题，使复杂的问题变得简单易懂。故选C项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据The Silk Weaver’s Daughter的介绍“Along the way, she discovers the power of art and determination to inspire change in a difficult situation.( 一路上，她发现了艺术的力量和决心，在困难的情况下激发改变)”可知，是艺术的力量和她的决心（Power of art and her resolution）使Marie最终走出了困境。故选D项。 B Today is the first day that my family is living without a car, after 16 years of owning and driving one. Our blue Nissan Sunny has served us well over the past 10 years that it has been with us. However, we have decided that we will not be renewing the certificate for our vehicle, nor to purchase either a new or second hand car. This car is our third sedan (轿车). I have been driving since 1998 when I first obtained my driving license. While we have encountered occasional incidents on the road, our driving journeys have been pretty pleasant. Let me go through the reasons why I am going car free. A car is a resource intensive way to travel. Beyond the manufacturing process, the usage of cars also consume lots of energy. And that leaves a huge carbon footprint. So not driving a car helps us to save the Earth. But the elephant in the room is definitely the financial cost of owning a car in Singapore. It costs around $ 365,000 to own a brand new BMW 316i over a 10 year period in Singapore. Moreover, driving in Singapore is a stressful experience. We don’t exactly have the best behaved drivers in the world. Undoubtedly, not having a car does bring about inconveniences. Those with young kids and elderly folks may find it less convenient to travel on public transport. Rainy days would also be a pain if you are going to an unsheltered area. We will also have to cater more time to visit my parents on weekends, or send our son for his swimming or tuition lessons. Having said that, the truth is that we have already traveled most of the time by public transport on weekdays. The only difference is that we will now extend this way of life to Saturdays and Sundays. It will take some getting used to, but we are confident that it will still be worth it. 4. What do we know from the first two paragraphs? A. The author tried to renew the driving license but failed. B. The author intends to quit driving due to road accidents. C. The author grows tired of driving the same car for years. D. The author’s driving experience is enjoyable on the whole. 5. Why is the BMW 316i mentioned in Paragraph 3? A. To promote a new model of the car brand. B. To illustrate the huge cost of car ownership. C. To demonstrate the full costs in making a car. D. To stress the impressive performance of the car. 6. What is the author’s attitude towards going car free? A. Doubtful. B. Negative. C. Positive. D. Ambiguous. 7. What could be a suitable title for the text? A. Say Goodbye to My Car B. My Brand-new Way of Driving C. Traveling by Public Transport D. My Driving Experience in Singapore 【答案】4. D 5. B 6. C 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述作者一家决定不再开车及相关原因和感受。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段的“While we have encountered occasional incidents on the road, our driving journeys have been pretty pleasant. (尽管我们在路上偶尔会遇到一些小事故，但我们的驾驶旅程总体上是相当愉快的。)”可知，虽然在路上偶尔会遇到一些事故，但作者的驾驶旅程总体上是相当愉快的。故选D。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段的“But the elephant in the room is definitely the financial cost of owning a car in Singapore. It costs around $ 365,000 to own a brand new BMW 316i over a 10 year period in Singapore. (但显而易见的问题是，在新加坡拥有一辆车的经济成本实在太高了。在新加坡，养一辆全新的宝马 316i 十年左右的费用大约要 365,000 美元。)”可知，拥有一辆车的经济成本是一个大问题，提到在新加坡拥有一辆全新的宝马316i 在10年期间大约要花费36.5万美元，是为了举例说明拥有一辆车的巨大成本。故选B。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段的“Having said that, the truth is that we have already traveled most of the time by public transport on weekdays. The only difference is that we will now extend this way of life to Saturdays and Sundays. It will take some getting used to, but we are confident that it will still be worth it. (话虽如此，事实是我们在工作日的大部分时间已经选择乘坐公共交通工具出行了。唯一的不同在于，我们现在要把这种生活方式延伸到周六和周日。这需要一些时间去适应，但我们相信这仍然是值得的。)”可知，作者一家平日大部分时间已经乘坐公共交通出行，现在只是将这种生活方式扩展到周末，虽然需要一些时间适应，但作者相信这仍然是值得的，由此可推断作者对不再开车持积极的态度。故选C。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段的“Today is the first day that my family is living without a car, after 16 years of owning and driving one. Our blue Nissan Sunny has served us well over the past 10-years that it has been with us. However, we have decided that we will not be renewing the certificate for our vehicle, nor to purchase either a new or second hand car. (今天是我家在没有汽车的情况下生活的第一天，此前我们家拥有并驾驶汽车已有16年之久。过去十年里，我们的蓝色尼桑阳光（Nissan Sunny）一直为我们提供了良好的服务。然而，我们已决定不再续期车辆的证书，也不会购买新车或二手车。)”以及全文可知，文章主要讨论了作者家庭决定不再拥有汽车的原因和看法，即告别汽车的生活。A选项“和我的汽车说再见”最能概括文章的主旨大意，适合作标题。故选A。 C DeepSeek, an AI tool developed in China, has become a global hit with over 100 million users in just six months. Within weeks, the number of its users increased dramatically, reaching more than 100M users across over 100 countries. From students to engineers, people use it to solve math problems, write reports, and even create art. Adopted by education, healthcare, and finance sectors, it topped app stores in 35 nations globally. AI has been widely applied in all the walks of our lives. For instance, a hospital used it to analyze patient data and find the best treatment plans 10 times faster than before. Researchers even accelerated cancer drug discovery by analyzing 50 million chemical compounds in weeks instead of years with the aid of AI. Another case showed how farmers in a pilot project in Kenya, used AI to increase farm yields by 25% through smart farming strategies. DeepSeek’s adopted a unique algorithm (算法) which is designed to be fast and efficient, using advanced but lightweight models that work quickly without needing a lot of resources. They focus on specific tasks, like coding or solving technical problems, and adapt to learn from detailed data. This makes it more competitive than general-purpose models like ChatGPT in specialized areas. However, Dr. Li Stevia, an AI safety researcher, warns about risks. “If AI grows too fast without rules, it might make mistakes or be used improperly,” she said. She worries that rapid development could lead to issues like false information or privacy leaks. To address these concerns, DeepSeek’s team announced a new “Safety Check” feature. This tool will automatically review AI suggestions for accuracy and safety before showing them to users. “We want AI to help, not harm,” said project leader Zhang Wei. 8. What is the first paragraph mainly telling us about DeepSeek? A. Its target users. B. Its sales ranking. C. Its powerful uses. D. Its wide popularity. 9. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning hospitals and farmers? A. To show AI can solve real problems. B. To compare different AI tools. C. To explain how to use smartphones. D. To criticize AI’s high cost. 10. Why does DeepSeek outperform ChatGPT in special tasks? A. Because it uses more computational resources for training. B. Because it focuses on broad applications to ensure adaptability. C. Because it uses a specialized model to learn from detailed data. D. Because it prioritizes slower processing to guarantee accuracy. 11. How will DeepSeek’s team remove Dr. Li Stevia’s concern? A. By raising service prices. B. By adding a “Safety Check” tool. C. By stopping free services. D. By using expensive computers. 【答案】8. D 9. A 10. C 11. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国研发的人工智能工具 DeepSeek。该工具在短短六个月内便拥有超一亿全球用户，广泛应用于教育、医疗和金融等领域，在35个国家的应用商店中位居前列，可用于解决数学问题、撰写报告、创作艺术等。 【8题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“DeepSeek, an AI tool developed in China, has become a global hit with over 100 million users in just six months. Within weeks, the number of its users increased dramatically, reaching more than 100M users across over 100 countries. From students to engineers, people use it to solve math problems, write reports, and even create art. Adopted by education, healthcare, and finance sectors, it topped app stores in 35 nations globally. (中国开发的人工智能工具DeepSeek在短短6个月内就成为全球热门，用户超过1亿。几周内，其用户数量急剧增加，在100多个国家达到了1亿多用户。从学生到工程师，人们用它来解决数学问题，写报告，甚至创作艺术。它被教育、医疗和金融行业采用，在全球35个国家的应用商店中排名第一。)”可知，第一段主要讲述了 DeepSeek 在短短六个月内拥有超过1亿用户，用户数量急剧增加，遍布100多个国家，还在35个国家的应用商店中名列前茅。这些都体现了 DeepSeek的广泛受欢迎程度。故选D项。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“For instance, a hospital used it to analyze patient data and find the best treatment plans 10 times faster than before. Researchers even accelerated cancer drug discovery by analyzing 50 million chemical compounds in weeks instead of years with the aid of AI. Another case showed how farmers in a pilot project in Kenya, used AI to increase farm yields by 25% through smart farming strategies. (例如，一家医院使用它来分析患者数据，并以比以前快10倍的速度找到最佳治疗方案。在人工智能的帮助下，研究人员甚至在几周内（而不是几年）分析了5000万种化合物，从而加速了癌症药物的发现。另一个案例显示，在肯尼亚的一个试点项目中，农民如何利用人工智能通过智能农业策略将农业产量提高25%。)”可推知，作者提到医院和农民的目的是为了证明人工智能可以解决实际问题。故选A项。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“DeepSeek’s adopted a unique algorithm (算法) which is designed to be fast and efficient, using advanced but lightweight models that work quickly without needing a lot of resources. They focus on specific tasks, like coding or solving technical problems, and adapt to learn from detailed data. This makes it more competitive than general-purpose models like ChatGPT in specialized areas. (DeepSeek采用了一种独特的算法，该算法旨在快速高效，使用先进但轻量级的模型，无需大量资源即可快速工作。他们专注于特定的任务，比如编码或解决技术问题，并适应从详细的数据中学习。这使得它在特定领域比ChatGPT等通用模型更具竞争力。)”可知，DeepSeek采用独特的算法，使用先进且轻量级的模型，专注于特定任务，并从详细数据中学习，这使得它在特定领域比ChatGPT更具竞争力。故选C项。 【11题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“To address these concerns, DeepSeek’s team announced a new “Safety Check” feature. This tool will automatically review AI suggestions for accuracy and safety before showing them to users. (为了解决这些问题，DeepSeek团队宣布了一项新的“安全检查”功能。该工具将自动审查AI建议的准确性和安全性，然后再显示给用户。)”即 DeepSeek团队通过添加一个“安全检查”工具来消除 Dr. Li Stevia 的担忧。故选B项。 D Americans’ waistlines have grown relentlessly for decades: a costly, debilitating and deadly trend that prompted observers to wonder if and when they would finally stop expanding. Well, the federal government released data Sept. 24 showing that the obesity epidemic, one of the most terrible public health crises, might have stopped worsening. And there is the reason to imagine the numbers will get better from here. Obesity has been linked to asthma, heart disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes, some cancers and severe outcomes from respiratory (呼吸的) illnesses. The latest National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, which interviewed nearly 6,000 individuals between August 2021 and August 2023, showed that the epidemic of obesity among adults was 40.3 percent — down from 41.9 percent in the previous survey, conducted between 2017 and 2020. It is the first such decline in more than a decade, and it could mean that, at long last, “obesity epidemic is potentially balancing in the United States,” as a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official told us. Multiple caveats (警告) apply. Even if it has plateaued, the obesity rate is still far too high, having more than tripled since the early 1960s, when it stood at 13 percent; a decade ago, in 2013—2014, it was 37.7 percent. The CDC report indicates that the “severe” obesity rate is up from 7.7 percent a decade ago to 9.7 percent in the latest survey. The statistical tool CDC uses to define obesity, body mass index (BMI), which measures neither body fat nor its distribution within a given individual. And as of yet, there is no precise explanation for the encouraging new data. Factors such as genes, certain medications, sleep quality, gut fauna, stress, nutrition and access to health care all affect obesity. In a 2023 study, scientists at the National Kapodistrian University in Athens hypothesized (假设) that obesity might be peaking worldwide because it has reached “a biological limit”. That is, nearly all the people genetically susceptible (易受影响的) to obesity are obese already. Another possibility: production of highly processed foods has maxed out relative to the world’s ability to consume it. Also, public health campaigns might have had their intended effects: increased awareness, promoting healthier food choices and more opportunities for physical activity. The decline in the obesity rate was not quite as dramatic as the one in teen vaping (电子烟); the data might not even suggest a permanent plateau in obesity rates. Still, the numbers give reason for hope — and more hard work. 12. What’s the main idea of the first paragraph? A. There are less fat people than ever before. B. There are more fat people than ever before. C. Americans are worried about their waistlines. D. Americans don’t know when they will be thin. 13. What can be known from the passage? A. The obesity rate is not so high any more according to the recent survey. B. Obesity will not exist in the United States according to the recent survey. C. Obesity epidemic decreases a little within twenty years for the first time. D. BMI measures both body fat and its distribution within a given individual. 14. What does the underlined word “plateaued” in the third paragraph mean? A. Reached the peak. B. Reached the balance. C. Reached the bottom. D. Reached the standard. 15. In which column of the newspaper can we read the passage? A. Culture. B. Biography. C. Literature. D. Health. 【答案】12. A 13. C 14. B 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述美国肥胖率可能停止恶化及相关分析。 【12题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段中“Well, the federal government released data Sept. 24 showing that the obesity epidemic, one of the most terrible public health crises, might have stopped worsening. And there is the reason to imagine the numbers will get better from here.(美国联邦政府9月24日公布的数据显示，作为最严重的公共健康危机之一，肥胖症的流行可能已经停止恶化。我们有理由想象，从现在开始，这些数字会变得更好)”可知，第一段中作者通过研究结果的数据展示，美国的“肥胖症流行”停止恶化，从现在开始这些数字会变得更好，即肥胖的人比以前少了。故选A。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“It is the first such decline in more than a decade(这是十多年来首次出现这样的下降)”可知，肥胖症流行在十多年来首次出现小幅下降，故选C。 14题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段最后一句中“obesity epidemic is potentially balancing in the United States(肥胖症流行在美国终于有可能达到平衡)”可知，肥胖症流行在美国终于有可能达到平衡，故划线词所在句意为“即使它已经趋于平衡，肥胖率仍然太高了”，plateaued意为“达到平衡”，故选B。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据全文内容，结合第一段中“Well, the federal government released data Sept. 24 showing that the obesity epidemic, one of the most terrible public health crises, might have stopped worsening.(美国联邦政府9月24日公布的数据显示，作为最严重的公共健康危机之一，肥胖症的流行可能已经停止恶化)”可知，文章主要讲述美国肥胖率可能停止恶化及相关分析，应是出自报纸的健康栏目，故选D。 第二节(共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How to Sneak in (悄悄进入) Exercise We know routine exercise is important for overall well-being. But getting regular exercise in this day and age can be tough. Fortunately, there are ways you can ‘sneak’ exercising into your lifestyle. Here we have listed ways you can integrate physical activity into a more regular routine. _____16_____ Often, hobbies can be more effective than a gym membership, as you are likely to stick with for longer periods of time. One of the best active hobbies is taking up dance lessons. That is because it nails three main principles of ‘sneaky’ exercising. It’s interesting and likely to be fun; You are learning a new skill; _____17_____ Playtime With the Kids. If you’re a parent with younger children, you have fantastic ways of ‘sneaking’ in weekly exercise by fostering active playtime. It can be as simple as playing together with the football, or digging up the ground for your kids’ garden. _____18_____ Push them on the local park swings and chase them over playground. House Cleaning. _____19_____ Cleaning house feels good, and it’s even better feeling if you get a good workout from it. A few adjustments to your weekly chores will help you get the most out of this type of exercise. For example, increase both the pace at which you do your chores, such as sweeping and mopping, as well as the intensity. Workplace Workouts. Integrating certain exercises into your workday is not as odd as it seems. _____20_____Fitting even just 10-minute exercise session at work goes a long way in improving your health and well-being. It can also be used to break up the working day, allowing you to recharge and refocus on your next work priorities. A. The lessons are scheduled weekly for ongoing participation. B. When your kids are playing, get involved where you can. C. In fact, workplace workouts can help you make the most of your limited hours. D. Start an active hobby. E. There is no need to spend much time on it. F. Completing more tasks. G. Believe it or not, getting stuck into cleaning your house can be a fantastic way to burn calories. 【答案】16. D 17. A 18. B 19. G 20. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是如何通过日常活动和爱好悄悄融入锻炼，提升身体健康和生活质量的方法。 【16题详解】 分析语篇可知，此处应为本段的小标题，结合其它段落的小标题可知，此处应为祈使句，根据下文的“Often, hobbies can be more effective than a gym membership, as you are likely to stick with for longer periods of time. One of the best active hobbies is taking up dance lessons.(通常，爱好可能比健身房会员更有效，因为你可能会坚持更长的时间。最好的活跃爱好之一是学习舞蹈课程)”可知，此处讲述的内容与通过爱好悄悄融入锻炼，D项“Start an active hobby.(开始一项积极的爱好)”为祈使句，且讲述的内容与下文内容吻合。故选D项。 【17题详解】 根据空前的“That is because it nails three main principles of ‘sneaky’ exercising. It’s interesting and likely to be fun; You are learning a new skill;(这是因为跳舞符合“悄悄锻炼”的三个主要原则：它有趣且可能令人愉快；你正在学习一项新技能；)”可知，此处分析舞蹈符合“悄悄锻炼”的三个主要原则中的最后一个原则，A项“The lessons are scheduled weekly for ongoing participation.(课程每周安排一次，以便持续参与)”讲述的是舞蹈课便于安排，而且能持续参与，可以作为其符合“悄悄锻炼”的三个主要原则中的一个原则。故选A项。 【18题详解】 根据本段的主题句“Playtime With the Kids.(与孩子一起玩耍)”以及空前的“It can be as simple as playing together with the football, or digging up the ground for your kids’ garden.(这可以像一起踢足球一样简单，或者为孩子们挖土建造花园)”可知，此处讲述的是通过和孩子一起玩耍让锻炼融入生活中，结合下文的“Push them on the local park swings and chase them over playground.(在秋千上推他们，在操场上追逐他们)”可知，此处建议参与到孩子的玩耍中，B项“When your kids are playing, get involved where you can.(当孩子在玩的时候，尽可能参与其中)”符合本段的主题，且空后内容是对此选项的进一步阐述，符合语境。故选B项。 【19题详解】 根据段的主题句“House Cleaning.(家务清洁)”可知，本段是建议将锻炼融入到做家务中，G项“Believe it or not, getting stuck into cleaning your house can be a fantastic way to burn calories.(信不信由你，认真打扫房子是一种燃烧卡路里的绝佳方式)”讲述的内容与本段的“家务清洁”主题吻合，且引出空后的“Cleaning house feels good, and it’s even better feeling if you get a good workout from it.(做家务让人感觉良好，如果能从中获得良好的锻炼效果，那就更好了)”讲述的做家务的好处，符合语境。故选G项。 【20题详解】 根据空前的“Integrating certain exercises into your workday is not as odd as it seems.(将某些锻炼融入工作日并不像看起来那么奇怪)”可知，此处讲述的是如何将锻炼融入到工作日中，结合空后的“Fitting even just 10-minute exercise session at work goes a long way in improving your health and well-being.(即使在工作中只进行10分钟的锻炼，也能在改善健康和幸福感方面大有帮助)”可知，此空涉及到在工作日锻炼的时间问题，C项“In fact, workplace workouts can help you make the most of your limited hours.(事实上，职场锻炼可以帮助你充分利用有限的时间)”与本段的主题吻合，且指明了在工作日锻炼并不奇怪的事实，且与下文的内容一致，符合语境。故选C项。 第三部分：语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节 完形填空(共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Overcoming an Invisible Handicap Lucille Elmore was a mother and an administrative assistant. In her thirties, she was in a ____21____. “I was active and healthy — but I was illiterate (文盲的),” she recalls, “I didn’t know ____22____”. Soon Lucille Elmore enrolled in college. She says. “I thought I couldn’t ____23____ myself, but I made it.” For Lucille, the awareness came only ____24____. After high school, she ____25____ her schooling. In her mind, a steady job was far more ____26____ at that point; she felt she could read on her own to ____27____ any lack of education. At twenty, working full time, she got married and had babies. With her youngest in a day-care program, she felt no ____28____ about working. But soon her lack of education began to depress her. She thus gave up her job, ____29____ continuing-education program at a university. “A line of Shakespeare _____30_____ me more than half the jobs I’ll be equipped for when I’m finished. I think many people prefer the real world of everyday work because it’s less _____31_____ than the larger-than-life world of college.” “The rest of students don’t understand that, with a nice home, and decent job prospects, and two beautiful children, I know I am a failure. I’m a failure until I have _____32_____, until I can work with it, be _____33_____ by and play with ideas. “I don’t _____34_____ knowledge by anything but itself. An idea has value or it doesn’t. This is how I now _____35_____ success and failure.” 21. A. victory B. crisis C. theory D. search 22. A. students B. neighbors C. books D. friends 23. A. compare B. imagine C. prevent D. discipline 24. A. helplessly B. carefully C. bitterly D. gradually 25. A. ended B. continued C. received D. suffered 26. A. boring B. useless C. important D. professional 27. A. take care of B. live up to C. make up for D. get along with 28. A. policies B. reservations C. time D. methods 29. A. entered B. offered C. designed D. canceled 30. A. weakens B. challenges C. owes D. escapes 31. A. friendly B. relaxing C. frightening D. expensive 32. A. knowledge B. status C. companion D. faith 33. A. doubted B. discouraged C. scared D. excited 34. A. limit B. measure C. explain D. spread 35. A. conquer B. teach C. achieve D. define 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了文盲母亲克服障碍求学的故事。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在她三十多岁的时候，她陷入了危机。A. victory胜利；B. crisis危机；C. theory理论；D. search搜索。根据后文“I was active and healthy — but I was illiterate (文盲的)”可知，她虽然积极健康，但是是文盲，所以陷入了危机。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“我很活跃，也很健康——但我是个文盲，”她回忆道，“我不懂得书。”A. students学生；B. neighbors邻居；C. books书；D. friends朋友。根据前文“I was illiterate (文盲的)”可知，她是文盲，所以不了解书，不懂得书本知识。 故选C。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她说：“我以为我无法约束自己，但我做到了。”A. compare比较；B. imagine想象；C. prevent阻止；D. discipline约束，掌控。根据前文“Soon Lucille Elmore enrolled in college”和后文“but I made it”可知，Lucille Elmore原本以为自己无法约束自己（去上大学），但最终做到了。故选D。 24题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：对露西尔来说，这种意识只是逐渐形成的。A. helplessly无助地；B. carefully仔细地；C. bitterly痛苦地；D. gradually逐渐地。根据后文“After high school, she ____ her schooling. In her mind, a steady job was far more ____ at that point; she felt she could read on her own to 　7　 any lack of education.”可知，她高中毕业后就停止了学业，直到后来才意识到教育的重要性，所以这种意识是逐渐形成的。故选D。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：高中毕业后，她结束了学业。A. ended结束；B. continued继续；C. received收到；D. suffered遭受。根据后文“In her mind, a steady job was far more ____ at that point”可知，她认为一份稳定的工作更重要，所以高中毕业后，她结束了学业。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在她看来，当时一份稳定的工作要重要得多。A. boring无聊的；B. useless无用的；C. important重要的；D. professional专业的。根据后文“she felt she could read on her own to ____ any lack of education”可知，她认为自己可以自学来弥补教育的不足，所以认为工作更重要。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：她觉得她自己可以自学来弥补教育的不足。A. take care of照顾；B. live up to不辜负；C. make up for弥补；D. get along with与……相处。根据前文“she felt she could read on her own”和后文“any lack of education”可知，她认为自己可以自学，所以此处指弥补教育的不足。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她最小的孩子在日托班，她觉得工作没有后顾之忧。A. policies政策；B. reservations保留，疑义；C. time时间；D. methods方法。根据上文“With her youngest in a day-care program”可知，她最小的孩子在日托班，所以她觉得工作没有后顾之忧。no reservation about working表示“对工作没有顾虑”。故选B。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：于是她放弃了工作，参加了一所大学的继续教育项目。A. entered开始从事，参加；B. offered提供；C. designed设计；D. canceled取消。根据后文“continuing-education program at a university”可知，她放弃工作去参加大学的继续教育课程。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一行莎士比亚的诗比我完成学业后将胜任的一半工作都更让我有挑战。A. weakens削弱；B. challenges挑战；C. owes欠；D. escapes逃跑。根据前文“A line of Shakespeare”和后文“more than half the jobs I’ll be equipped for when I’m finished”可知，她认为一行莎士比亚的诗都比她完成学业后将胜任的工作更有挑战。故选B。 【31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我想很多人更喜欢日常工作的真实世界，因为它比大学那个超乎现实的世界更不令人害怕。A. friendly友好的；B. relaxing放松的；C. frightening令人害怕的；D. expensive昂贵的。根据前文“A line of Shakespeare ____ me more than half the jobs I’ll be equipped for when I’m finished”和后文“than the larger-than-life world of college”可知，在她看来，大学的知识世界对她来说是有挑战的，相比之下，日常工作的世界不那么令人害怕，所以她认为很多人更喜欢日常工作的真实世界，因为它比大学那个超乎现实的世界更不令人害怕。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在我拥有知识之前，在我能够运用知识、被知识激发并与知识玩耍之前，我都是一个失败者。A. knowledge知识；B. status地位；C. companion同伴；D. faith信仰。根据前文“I’m a failure until I have”和后文“until I can work with it, be ____ by and play with ideas”可知，她一直觉得自己是失败者，是因为没有知识，所以这里说直到有了知识。故选A。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. doubted怀疑；B. discouraged使沮丧；C. scared使害怕；D. excited使兴奋。根据前文“until I can work with it”和后文“by and play with ideas”可知，这里表示她被知识激发，与知识玩耍。be excited by表示“被……激发”。故选D。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我不以任何东西来衡量知识，除了知识本身。A. limit限制；B. measure衡量；C. explain解释；D. spread传播。根据后文“knowledge by anything but itself. An idea has value or it doesn’t”可知，她认为知识本身就是有价值的，不需要用其他东西来衡量。故选B。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这就是我现在对成功和失败的定义。A. conquer征服；B. teach教；C. achieve实现；D. define定义。根据前文“An idea has value or it doesn’t.”和后文“success and failure”可知，她认为一个想法要么有价值，要么没有价值，这就是她对成功和失败的定义。故选D。 第二节 语法填空(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。 Your Greenhouse Is Your Kitchen is a multifunctional pavilion (亭子) situated within _____36_____urban garden in Guangzhou, China, combining the roles of a greenhouse, an outdoor kitchen, and a living room. Developed by Office for Roundtable and JXY Studio, the architectural device _____37_____(explore) food as a medium for fostering agricultural and social connections, redefining home and community life by bridging body, land, and city. The boundaries and connections between nature and the artifacts are ____38____(constant) at play in determining the role of the steel pavilion. When enclosed, it serves ____39____a greenhouse, reflecting the change of seasons and the growth of leave; when ____40____ (open), it transforms into an outdoor living space, encouraging new forms of sharing everyday activities. The pavilion ____41____ (characterize) by modular elements that underscore its inherent simplicity and lightness.____42____ (it) modular design allows flexibility through adjustable cables and movable furniture, ____43____ (include) vegetable racks, kitchen counters, and folding tables. The pavilion creates a microclimate for plants and humans, cleaning soil from a nearby urban farm and using rainwater for gardening and cooking. Strategic gaps between panels ____44____ (able) passive cooling, balancing ventilation (通风) and shading in Guangzhou’s climate. By connecting farming, preparing, delivering, and consuming food, the pavilion is a place to gather on a sunny afternoon,_____45_____the daily activities, the shadows of trees, birds and other living beings, all slowly blend into the calm background of nature, after the last ray of sunlight. 【答案】36. an 37. explores 38. constantly 39. as 40. open 41. is characterized 42. Its 43. including 44. enable 45. where 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了位于中国广州一个城市花园内的多功能亭子“你的温室就是你的厨房”。该亭子由圆桌办公室和JXY工作室开发，集温室、户外厨房和客厅功能于一体。其以食物为媒介，促进农业和社会联系，通过连接身体、土地和城市，重新定义家庭和社区生活。 【36题详解】 考查冠词。句意：“你的温室就是你的厨房”是一个位于中国广州城市花园中的多功能亭子，集温室、户外厨房和客厅于一体。此处表示“一个城市花园”，表泛指，且“urban” 读音以元音音素开头，所以用不定冠词“an”。故填an。 【37题详解】 考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：该建筑装置由Office for Roundtable和JXY Studio开发，将食物作为促进农业和社会联系的媒介，通过连接身体、土地和城市，重新定义家庭和社区生活。句子的主语是“the architectural device”，为单数，且句子描述的是一般事实，所以谓语动词用第三人称单数形式“explores”。故填explores。 【38题详解】 考查副词。句意：自然和人工制品之间的边界和联系不断地决定着钢亭子的作用。修饰动词短语“are at play”，应用副词“constantly”作状语，表示“不断地，时常地”。故填constantly。 【39题详解】 考查固定短语。句意：当它被封闭时，它作为一个温室，反映了季节的变化和树叶的生长。“serve as”是固定短语，意为“用作，充当”，这里表示“当它封闭时，它充当一个温室”，所以用“as”。故填as。 【40题详解】 考查形容词。句意：当它开放时，它变成了一个户外生活空间，鼓励新形式的共享日常活动。此处是“when + 形容词”作状语，相当于“when it is open”，省略了“it is”，所以用“open”。故填open。 【41题详解】 考查固定短语和时态。句意：亭子的特点是模块化元素，强调其固有的简单和轻盈。“be characterized by”是固定短语，意为“以…… 为特征”，句子描述的是一般情况，主语“the pavilion”是单数，所以用“is characterized”。故填is characterized。 【42题详解】 考查代词。句意：它的模块化设计允许通过可调节的电缆和可移动的家具，包括蔬菜架，厨房柜台和折叠桌的灵活性。修饰名词“modular design”，应用形容词性物主代词“Its”，表示“它的模块化设计”。故填Its。 【43题详解】 考查介词。句意：它的模块化设计允许通过可调节的电缆和可移动的家具，包括蔬菜架，厨房柜台和折叠桌的灵活性。根据句意可知，此处为“including”是介词，意为“包括”，后面接“vegetable racks, kitchen counters, and folding tables”，对“movable furniture”进行举例说明。故填including。 【44题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：在广州的气候条件下，面板之间的战略性间隙可以实现被动冷却、平衡通风和遮阳。句子缺少谓语动词，主语“Strategic gaps”是复数，此处描述的是一般情况，所以用动词原形“enable”，表示“使能够”。故填enable。 【45题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：通过将农耕、准备、配送、消费联系在一起，亭子是一个阳光明媚的下午聚集的地方，在最后一缕阳光之后，日常活动、树木的影子、鸟类和其他生物都慢慢融入大自然的平静背景中。分析句子可知，设空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是“a place”，在后面的定语从句中作地点状语，所以用关系副词“where”引导定语从句。故填where。 第四部分：写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假如你是学生会主席，为了丰富学生的课余生活，学生会决定举行“I can I show”才艺演出。请你根据提示写一则通知，内容包括： 1.才艺演出目的； 2.演出内容、时间、地点； 3.鼓励大家踊跃参加 注意：1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Notice ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Student Union 【答案】 Notice In order to enrich students’ extracurricular life and showcase their talents, the Student Union is excited to announce the “I can I show” talent show. This event will feature various performances, including singing, dancing, instrumental music, and more. The talent show will take place on April 15th, 2025, at 6 PM in the school auditorium. We encourage all students to participate and share their unique talents. Whether you are a performer or part of the audience, your involvement is essential for making this event a success! Let’s come together to celebrate creativity and passion. The Student Union 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。为了丰富学生的课余生活，学生会决定举行“I can I show”才艺演出。要求考生作为学生会主席根据提示写一则通知。 【详解】1.词汇积累 展示：showcase→ demonstrate 各种各样的：various → all kinds of 重要的：essential→ vital 激动的：excited→ thrilled 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：This event will feature various performances, including singing, dancing, instrumental music, and more. 拓展句：This event will feature various performances, which includes singing, dancing, instrumental music, and more. 【点睛】【高分句型1】In order to enrich students’ extracurricular life and showcase their talents, the Student Union is excited to announce the “I Can I Show” talent show.（运用了In order to的介词短语作状语以及be +adj+ to do的固定句型） 【高分句型2】Whether you are a performer or part of the audience, your involvement is essential for making this event a success!（运用了Whether…or…引导的让步状语从句） 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容利所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Why was our neighbor from across the street crazily pounding on our front door at night? She was screaming for us to open it. We rah lo the door, and she said only one word as she took off running: “FIRE!” Then she let us know that she had already called 119. We ran out just as the fire engines raced onto our street. The fire was huge! Flames were shooting wildly out of the windows and through the roof of the hundred-year-old, three-story house next door. The flames were so tall that they were visible a few miles away. Our house smelled of smoke. The whole neighborhood smelled of smoke. My husband raced next door to ensure our neighbors had gotten out. All family members were outside and safe, including the dog. He ran to the houses on the other street that backed up to the house on fire and banged (猛敲) on those doors to ensure the neighbors were safe, too. Luckily, they were! Our street was crowded with fire trucks, eleven in all. One engine had a monster light on it that made the street bright enough so that it looked like it was high noon on a sunny day. The paramedics (救护人员) and ambulances also came in case they were needed. Thank goodness, they were not. Our house became kind of a “safe house” with our next-door neighbors coming and going, as needed. It was a safe place for their dog, too. After around two hours, the fire was completely contained. Amazingly, the house was not a total loss. Most of it, while smoky and damp, could be saved. And only a few important items were lost. Only two rooms and a hallway would need to be reconstructed. The rest of the house could be cleaned and aired out. Everyone was okay. Their gratitude for the firefighters was overwhelming. They couldn’t stop saying “Thank you.” They expressed their gratitude to us many times for opening our house to them. It was a small thing for us but tremendous for them. 注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 The next day, there were a lot of activities going on in our neighborhood. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ As weeks went by, the house was slowly but steadily being rebuilt. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 The next day, there were a lot of activities going on in our neighborhood. People who had been affected by the fire were busy sorting through their belongings, trying to salvage what they could. Volunteers came to help, bringing food, water, and clothes to those in need. The community center organized a donation drive, which was a great success. Everyone was doing what they could to support each other during this difficult time. It was heartwarming to see how our neighborhood came together in the face of adversity. As weeks went by, the house was slowly but steadily being rebuilt. Workers who specialized in construction were hired to fix the damage. Although it was a long and arduous process, the family who lived there remained hopeful. They said that they were grateful for the support from the community, which had given them the strength to keep going. We all looked forward to the day when they could move back into their restored home and start their lives anew. It was a reminder of the power of community and the importance of looking out for one another. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开。夜里街对面的邻居晚上疯狂地喊“着火了”并已报警。作者一家冲出屋外，发现隔壁老房突发大火。丈夫确认邻居安全，作者家成“安全屋”。两小时后扑灭火。房屋部分损毁但可修复，无人受伤。邻居感恩消防员和作者一家。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段句首内容“第二天，我们附近有很多活动。”可知，第一段可以描写大家给受火灾影响的家庭所提供的帮助。 ②由第二段句首内容“几周过去了，房子正在缓慢而稳步地重建。”可知，第二段可以描写房子重建过程中受火灾影响的家庭的感受和这件事对大家的启发。 2.续写线索：附近有很多活动—大家提供的帮助—房子正在重建—充满希望—感谢社区—启发 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①影响：affect/influence ②挽救：salvage/reclaim ③支持，帮助：support/assist 情绪类 ①保持希望：remain hopeful/maintain hope ②感激的：grateful/appreciative 【点睛】【高分句型1】The community center organized a donation drive, which was a great success. (运用了which引导的定语从句) 【高分句型2】Everyone was doing what they could to support each other during this difficult time. (运用了what引导的宾语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025届高三第二次模拟检测 英语试题 注意事项： 1.本试题共10页，满分150分，时间120分钟。 2.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 3.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B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，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 4.考试结束后，监考员将答题卡按顺序收回，装袋整理;试题不回收。 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。听力部分结束前，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。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £ 19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 1. What are the speakers doing? A. Taking a picture. B. Having a haircut. C. Looking at a photo. 2. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At home. B. At a restaurant. C. At a hospital. 3. What is the man’s attitude towards the delay? A. Relaxed. B. Annoyed. C. Worried. 4. When will the party start? A. At 6:30. B. At 7:00. C. At 7:30. 5. What does the woman think they should do? A. Buy a new car. B. Fix their old car. C. Sell their car. 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 did the woman do yesterday? A. She had a job interview. B. She attended a project. C. She met friends. 7. What will the company do within two weeks? A. Send out job offers. B. Contact all candidates. C. Arrange second interviews. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Where is the woman? A. In Seattle. B. In London. C. In Paris. 9 What is the relationship between Emily and Jack? A. Husband and wife. B. Neighbors. C. Brother and sister. 10. What does the woman thank the man for? A. Giving her a ride. B. Assisting her father. C. Talking with her father. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What event does the man invite Lisa to attend? A. A math club meeting. B. A robotics club meeting. C. A dance club event 12. Why is Lisa hesitant to attend the event? A. Because she joins the chemistry club. B. Because she dislikes robots. C. Because she has a math test. 13. Where is the robotics club meeting held? A. Room 302. B. Room 202. C. Room 403. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. Who is the man looking for? A. Lily. B. Linda. C. Their teacher. 15. What test will they have? A. Language. B. History. C. Geography. 16. How many units has the man reviewed? A.3. B.4. C.6. 17. What are they going to do soon after the dialogue? A Go to the restaurant together. B. Go back home and have a good sleep. C. Invite another friend to dinner together. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. When did Francesca first perform as a dancer? A. In 1989. B. In 1991. C. In 1992. 19. How long does the competition last? A. A year. B. A week. C. A month. 20. What does Francesca value most in dancers’ performance? A. Techniques. B. Attractiveness. C. Expressiveness. 第二部分：阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Spring is a good time for reading. Here are four books for curious minds like yours. Enjoy special discounts until September 30 — each page is a seed of inspiration waiting to grow. Whispers of the Forgotten by｜L. M. Blackthorn｜Sci-Fi Thriller｜$ 12 (40% off) Dr. Erin Voss, a language expert, discovers a book in ancient alien ruins, revealing how a civilization destroyed itself by harming the environment. But the real shock comes when she finds the same mistakes in human plans for space migration. Can she stop history from repeating itself? The Quantum Gardener by Dr. Elena Marquez｜Science & Philosophy｜$ 15 (35% off) Scientists use special microscopes to study plants and find something amazing: roots send out electric signals during droughts, and fungi (真菌) help plants share resources. This book explores how plants might “talk” to each other. Chaos Theory for Beginners by Roxanne Voss｜Humorous Self-Help｜$ 10 (20% off) A funny physicist uses jokes and everyday examples, like dating apps and messy sock drawers, to explain complex scientific questions. Reading this book, you’ll find tough abstract problems can be actually easier to comprehend if explained with jokes. The Silk Weaver’s Daughter by Fiona MeIntosh｜Historical Fiction｜$ 12 (25% off) In 18th-century France, Marie dreams of becoming a master silk weaver like her father. When a royal law threatens their family business, Marie must save her craft. Along the way, she discovers the power of art and determination to inspire change in a difficult situation. 1. Which book can we buy if we want to have the biggest discount? A. Whispers of the Forgotten. B. The Quantum Gardener. C. The Silk Weaver’s Daughter. D. Chaos Theory for Beginners. 2. Who tries to simplify the complicated issues with jokes? A. L.M. Blackthorn. B. Dr. Elena Marquez. C. Roxanne Voss. D. Fiona McIntosh. 3. What enabled Marie to step out the difficulties at length? A. The loyal law and her great skill. B. Her father’s guidance and his craft. C. Her full passion for the business. D. Power of art and her resolution. B Today is the first day that my family is living without a car, after 16 years of owning and driving one. Our blue Nissan Sunny has served us well over the past 10 years that it has been with us. However, we have decided that we will not be renewing the certificate for our vehicle, nor to purchase either a new or second hand car. This car is our third sedan (轿车). I have been driving since 1998 when I first obtained my driving license. While we have encountered occasional incidents on the road, our driving journeys have been pretty pleasant. Let me go through the reasons why I am going car free. A car is a resource intensive way to travel. Beyond the manufacturing process, the usage of cars also consume lots of energy. And that leaves a huge carbon footprint. So not driving a car helps us to save the Earth. But the elephant in the room is definitely the financial cost of owning a car in Singapore. It costs around $ 365,000 to own a brand new BMW 316i over a 10 year period in Singapore. Moreover, driving in Singapore is a stressful experience. We don’t exactly have the best behaved drivers in the world. Undoubtedly, not having a car does bring about inconveniences. Those with young kids and elderly folks may find it less convenient to travel on public transport. Rainy days would also be a pain if you are going to an unsheltered area. We will also have to cater more time to visit my parents on weekends, or send our son for his swimming or tuition lessons. Having said that, the truth is that we have already traveled most of the time by public transport on weekdays. The only difference is that we will now extend this way of life to Saturdays and Sundays. It will take some getting used to, but we are confident that it will still be worth it. 4. What do we know from the first two paragraphs? A. The author tried to renew the driving license but failed. B. The author intends to quit driving due to road accidents. C. The author grows tired of driving the same car for years. D. The author’s driving experience is enjoyable on the whole. 5. Why is the BMW 316i mentioned in Paragraph 3? A. To promote a new model of the car brand. B. To illustrate the huge cost of car ownership. C. To demonstrate the full costs in making a car. D. To stress the impressive performance of the car. 6. What is the author’s attitude towards going car free? A. Doubtful. B. Negative. C. Positive. D. Ambiguous. 7. What could be a suitable title for the text? A. Say Goodbye to My Car B. My Brand-new Way of Driving C. Traveling by Public Transport D. My Driving Experience in Singapore C DeepSeek, an AI tool developed in China, has become a global hit with over 100 million users in just six months. Within weeks, the number of its users increased dramatically, reaching more than 100M users across over 100 countries. From students to engineers, people use it to solve math problems, write reports, and even create art. Adopted by education, healthcare, and finance sectors, it topped app stores in 35 nations globally. AI has been widely applied in all the walks of our lives. For instance, a hospital used it to analyze patient data and find the best treatment plans 10 times faster than before. Researchers even accelerated cancer drug discovery by analyzing 50 million chemical compounds in weeks instead of years with the aid of AI. Another case showed how farmers in a pilot project in Kenya, used AI to increase farm yields by 25% through smart farming strategies. DeepSeek’s adopted a unique algorithm (算法) which is designed to be fast and efficient, using advanced but lightweight models that work quickly without needing a lot of resources. They focus on specific tasks, like coding or solving technical problems, and adapt to learn from detailed data. This makes it more competitive than general-purpose models like ChatGPT in specialized areas. However, Dr. Li Stevia, an AI safety researcher, warns about risks. “If AI grows too fast without rules, it might make mistakes or be used improperly,” she said. She worries that rapid development could lead to issues like false information or privacy leaks. To address these concerns, DeepSeek’s team announced a new “Safety Check” feature. This tool will automatically review AI suggestions for accuracy and safety before showing them to users. “We want AI to help, not harm,” said project leader Zhang Wei. 8. What is the first paragraph mainly telling us about DeepSeek? A. Its target users. B. Its sales ranking. C. Its powerful uses. D. Its wide popularity. 9. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning hospitals and farmers? A. To show AI can solve real problems. B. To compare different AI tools. C. To explain how to use smartphones. D. To criticize AI’s high cost. 10. Why does DeepSeek outperform ChatGPT in special tasks? A. Because it uses more computational resources for training. B. Because it focuses on broad applications to ensure adaptability. C. Because it uses a specialized model to learn from detailed data. D. Because it prioritizes slower processing to guarantee accuracy. 11. How will DeepSeek’s team remove Dr. Li Stevia’s concern? A. By raising service prices. B. By adding a “Safety Check” tool. C. By stopping free services. D. By using expensive computers. D Americans’ waistlines have grown relentlessly for decades: a costly, debilitating and deadly trend that prompted observers to wonder if and when they would finally stop expanding. Well, the federal government released data Sept. 24 showing that the obesity epidemic, one of the most terrible public health crises, might have stopped worsening. And there is the reason to imagine the numbers will get better from here. Obesity has been linked to asthma, heart disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes, some cancers and severe outcomes from respiratory (呼吸的) illnesses. The latest National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, which interviewed nearly 6,000 individuals between August 2021 and August 2023, showed that the epidemic of obesity among adults was 40.3 percent — down from 41.9 percent in the previous survey, conducted between 2017 and 2020. It is the first such decline in more than a decade, and it could mean that, at long last, “obesity epidemic is potentially balancing in the United States,” as a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official told us. Multiple caveats (警告) apply. Even if it has plateaued, the obesity rate is still far too high, having more than tripled since the early 1960s, when it stood at 13 percent; a decade ago, in 2013—2014, it was 37.7 percent. The CDC report indicates that the “severe” obesity rate is up from 7.7 percent a decade ago to 9.7 percent in the latest survey. The statistical tool CDC uses to define obesity, body mass index (BMI), which measures neither body fat nor its distribution within a given individual. And as of yet, there is no precise explanation for the encouraging new data. Factors such as genes, certain medications, sleep quality, gut fauna, stress, nutrition and access to health care all affect obesity. In a 2023 study, scientists at the National Kapodistrian University in Athens hypothesized (假设) that obesity might be peaking worldwide because it has reached “a biological limit”. That is, nearly all the people genetically susceptible (易受影响的) to obesity are obese already. Another possibility: production of highly processed foods has maxed out relative to the world’s ability to consume it. Also, public health campaigns might have had their intended effects: increased awareness, promoting healthier food choices and more opportunities for physical activity. The decline in the obesity rate was not quite as dramatic as the one in teen vaping (电子烟); the data might not even suggest a permanent plateau in obesity rates. Still, the numbers give reason for hope — and more hard work. 12. What’s the main idea of the first paragraph? A. There are less fat people than ever before. B. There are more fat people than ever before. C. Americans are worried about their waistlines. D. Americans don’t know when they will be thin. 13. What can be known from the passage? A. The obesity rate is not so high any more according to the recent survey. B. Obesity will not exist in the United States according to the recent survey. C. Obesity epidemic decreases a little within twenty years for the first time. D BMI measures both body fat and its distribution within a given individual. 14. What does the underlined word “plateaued” in the third paragraph mean? A. Reached the peak. B. Reached the balance. C. Reached the bottom. D. Reached the standard. 15. In which column of the newspaper can we read the passage? A. Culture. B. Biography. C. Literature. D. Health. 第二节(共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How to Sneak in (悄悄进入) Exercise We know routine exercise is important for overall well-being. But getting regular exercise in this day and age can be tough. Fortunately, there are ways you can ‘sneak’ exercising into your lifestyle. Here we have listed ways you can integrate physical activity into a more regular routine. _____16_____ Often, hobbies can be more effective than a gym membership, as you are likely to stick with for longer periods of time. One of the best active hobbies is taking up dance lessons. That is because it nails three main principles of ‘sneaky’ exercising. It’s interesting and likely to be fun; You are learning a new skill; _____17_____ Playtime With the Kids. If you’re a parent with younger children, you have fantastic ways of ‘sneaking’ in weekly exercise by fostering active playtime. It can be as simple as playing together with the football, or digging up the ground for your kids’ garden. _____18_____ Push them on the local park swings and chase them over playground. House Cleaning. _____19_____ Cleaning house feels good, and it’s even better feeling if you get a good workout from it. A few adjustments to your weekly chores will help you get the most out of this type of exercise. For example, increase both the pace at which you do your chores, such as sweeping and mopping, as well as the intensity. Workplace Workouts. Integrating certain exercises into your workday is not as odd as it seems. _____20_____Fitting even just 10-minute exercise session at work goes a long way in improving your health and well-being. It can also be used to break up the working day, allowing you to recharge and refocus on your next work priorities. A. The lessons are scheduled weekly for ongoing participation. B. When your kids are playing, get involved where you can. C. In fact, workplace workouts can help you make the most of your limited hours. D. Start an active hobby. E. There is no need to spend much time on it. F. Completing more tasks. G. Believe it or not, getting stuck into cleaning your house can be a fantastic way to burn calories. 第三部分：语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节 完形填空(共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Overcoming an Invisible Handicap Lucille Elmore was a mother and an administrative assistant. In her thirties, she was in a ____21____. “I was active and healthy — but I was illiterate (文盲),” she recalls, “I didn’t know ____22____”. Soon Lucille Elmore enrolled in college. She says. “I thought I couldn’t ____23____ myself, but I made it.” For Lucille, the awareness came only ____24____. After high school, she ____25____ her schooling. In her mind, a steady job was far more ____26____ at that point; she felt she could read on her own to ____27____ any lack of education. At twenty, working full time, she got married and had babies. With her youngest in a day-care program, she felt no ____28____ about working. But soon her lack of education began to depress her. She thus gave up her job, ____29____ continuing-education program at a university. “A line of Shakespeare _____30_____ me more than half the jobs I’ll be equipped for when I’m finished. I think many people prefer the real world of everyday work because it’s less _____31_____ than the larger-than-life world of college.” “The rest of students don’t understand that, with a nice home, and decent job prospects, and two beautiful children, I know I am a failure. I’m a failure until I have _____32_____, until I can work with it, be _____33_____ by and play with ideas. “I don’t _____34_____ knowledge by anything but itself. An idea has value or it doesn’t. This is how I now _____35_____ success and failure.” 21. A. victory B. crisis C. theory D. search 22 A. students B. neighbors C. books D. friends 23. A. compare B. imagine C. prevent D. discipline 24. A. helplessly B. carefully C. bitterly D. gradually 25. A. ended B. continued C. received D. suffered 26. A. boring B. useless C. important D. professional 27. A. take care of B. live up to C. make up for D. get along with 28. A. policies B. reservations C. time D. methods 29. A. entered B. offered C. designed D. canceled 30. A. weakens B. challenges C. owes D. escapes 31. A. friendly B. relaxing C. frightening D. expensive 32. A. knowledge B. status C. companion D. faith 33. A. doubted B. discouraged C. scared D. excited 34. A. limit B. measure C. explain D. spread 35. A. conquer B. teach C. achieve D. define 第二节 语法填空(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。 Your Greenhouse Is Your Kitchen is a multifunctional pavilion (亭子) situated within _____36_____urban garden in Guangzhou, China, combining the roles of a greenhouse, an outdoor kitchen, and a living room. Developed by Office for Roundtable and JXY Studio, the architectural device _____37_____(explore) food as a medium for fostering agricultural and social connections, redefining home and community life by bridging body, land, and city. The boundaries and connections between nature and the artifacts are ____38____(constant) at play in determining the role of the steel pavilion. When enclosed, it serves ____39____a greenhouse, reflecting the change of seasons and the growth of leave; when ____40____ (open), it transforms into an outdoor living space, encouraging new forms of sharing everyday activities. The pavilion ____41____ (characterize) by modular elements that underscore its inherent simplicity and lightness.____42____ (it) modular design allows flexibility through adjustable cables and movable furniture, ____43____ (include) vegetable racks, kitchen counters, and folding tables. The pavilion creates a microclimate for plants and humans, cleaning soil from a nearby urban farm and using rainwater for gardening and cooking. Strategic gaps between panels ____44____ (able) passive cooling, balancing ventilation (通风) and shading in Guangzhou’s climate. By connecting farming, preparing, delivering, and consuming food, the pavilion is a place to gather on a sunny afternoon,_____45_____the daily activities, the shadows of trees, birds and other living beings, all slowly blend into the calm background of nature, after the last ray of sunlight. 第四部分：写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假如你是学生会主席，为了丰富学生的课余生活，学生会决定举行“I can I show”才艺演出。请你根据提示写一则通知，内容包括： 1.才艺演出目的； 2.演出内容、时间、地点； 3.鼓励大家踊跃参加。 注意：1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Notice ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Student Union 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容利所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Why was our neighbor from across the street crazily pounding on our front door at night? She was screaming for us to open it. We rah lo the door, and she said only one word as she took off running: “FIRE!” Then she let us know that she had already called 119. We ran out just as the fire engines raced onto our street. The fire was huge! Flames were shooting wildly out of the windows and through the roof of the hundred-year-old, three-story house next door. The flames were so tall that they were visible a few miles away. Our house smelled of smoke. The whole neighborhood smelled of smoke. My husband raced next door to ensure our neighbors had gotten out. All family members were outside and safe, including the dog. He ran to the houses on the other street that backed up to the house on fire and banged (猛敲) on those doors to ensure the neighbors were safe, too. Luckily, they were! Our street was crowded with fire trucks, eleven in all. One engine had a monster light on it that made the street bright enough so that it looked like it was high noon on a sunny day. The paramedics (救护人员) and ambulances also came in case they were needed. Thank goodness, they were not. Our house became kind of a “safe house” with our next-door neighbors coming and going, as needed. It was a safe place for their dog, too. After around two hours, the fire was completely contained. Amazingly, the house was not a total loss. Most of it, while smoky and damp, could be saved. And only a few important items were lost. Only two rooms and a hallway would need to be reconstructed. The rest of the house could be cleaned and aired out. Everyone was okay. Their gratitude for the firefighters was overwhelming. They couldn’t stop saying “Thank you.” They expressed their gratitude to us many times for opening our house to them. It was a small thing for us, but tremendous for them. 注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 The next day, there were a lot of activities going on in our neighborhood. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ As weeks went by, the house was slowly but steadily being rebuilt. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $