期中模拟卷（二）-2024-2025学年高二英语下学期期中考点大串讲（外研版2019）

听力考试正式开始。Gina, you are going to start your job on monday. Let's go shopping this weekend. I'd love to. There are many trousers and shorts in my room. I must buy some formal shirts. I'll put that on your shopping list. Listen to the next question. Are you keeping a diary? My mom always writes exercise plans, cooking instructions and schedules in hers. Yes, after receiving this as a gift recently, I thought I might be a good idea to start writing my thoughts and plans. Listen to the next question. What's wrong? I thought you were happy to come to the party today. I am sorry. I'm just not feeling well. I haven't recovered from a cold. Sorry to hear that you should go home and get some sleep. Listen to the next question. Sorry, i've never been to a post office now. I want to send letters to my grandparents, but I haven't figured out how to write the address. Take IT easy. I'll teach you how to write an address on the envelope. Please pay two dollars for these stamps first. Listen to the next question. What shall we get for Chris and Laura flowers? Perhaps maybe we could find the same type they had at their wedding last year. maybe. Or what about a restaurant gift card? Taking care of a new baby is so tiring, i'm sure they'll be glad not to have to cook. Listen to the next question. Did you know Scott got fired? What when was that a . week ago? Oh, I met him on a flight to france last month, and we agreed to meet for coffee sometime. You never know what will happen next. Yes, he had worked in that company for about ten years. Life must be tough for his family now his children are still so Young. His son is five years old, and his daughter was born just a few months ago. Did you know Scott got fired? What when was that a week ago? Oh. I met him on a flight to france last month, and we agreed to meet for coffee sometime. You never know what will happen next. Yes, he had worked in that company for about ten years. Life must be tough for his family now his children are still so Young. His son is five years old, and his daughter was born just a few months ago. Listen to the next question. Good morning, sir. Are you enjoying your stay at our hotel? Yes, my wife and I are having a great time here. I'm glad to hear that. Can I help you with something this morning? Yeah, we want to go out for lunch today. Can you recommend a nice restaurant? sure. What kind of food do you want to eat? My wife is a vegetarian. He likes eating all kinds of vegetables. By the way, he hates british food, and I can't stand oilily food such as indian food. What about japanese food? There are many vegetable dishes, and some non oily meat dishes . sounds good. There is an excEllent japanese restaurant downtown. I can make a reservation for you now. Okay, can you also arrange a taxi for us to go there? Good morning, sir. Are you enjoying your stay at our hotel? Yes, my wife and I are having a great time here. I'm glad to hear that. Can I help you with something this morning? Yeah, we want to go out for lunch today. Can you recommend a nice restaurant? What kind of food do you want to eat? My wife is a vegetarian. SHE likes eating all kinds of vegetables. By the way, he hates british food, and I can't stand oilily food such as indian food. What about japanese food? There are many vegetable dishes and some non oily meat . dishes sounds good. There is an excEllent japanese restaurant downtown. I can make a reservation for you now. No, okay. Can you also arrange a taxi for us to go there? Listen to the next question. Hey, Jenny, how was your weekend? Very nice. I met up with my cousin and we went together to a farmers . market that sounds lovely. Yeah, there was some great produce on offer. For example, one of the makers offers the delicious wine. I bought a few bottles for my dad. What about you, Steve? My sister and I spent the weekend helping our mom clear out the store room. Sounds fun. Did you find anything interesting? Yes, we found several boxes of old family photos, and later I figured out that my grandparents came here to new york from ireland in nineteen forty eight. Wow. really true. By the way, Kelly and I were planning a trip to london next month for our holiday, but now we're thinking we might go to double in instead. Will you join us? I'd love to and I think it's a good opportunity for us to learn more. Yeah, probably i'm looking forward to our trip. Hey, Jenny, how was your weekend? Very nice. I met up with my cousin and we went together to a farmers market . that sounds lovely. Yeah. there was some great produce on offer. For example, one of the makers offers the delicious wine. I bought a few bottles for my dad. What about you, Steve? My sister and I spent the weekend helping our mom clear out the store room. Sounds fun. Did you find anything interesting? Yes, we found several boxes of old family photos. And later I figured out that my grandparents came here to new york from ireland in nineteen forty eight. Wow. really true. By the way, Kelly and I, we're planning a trip to london next month for our holiday, but now we're thinking we might go to double in instead. Will you join us? I'd love to. And I think it's a good opportunity for us to learn more. Yeah, probably i'm looking forward to our trip. Listen to the next question. How are things going, Sally? The last time we talked, you were struggling to adapt to college life. Yeah, i'm doing quite a lot Better now. Thin, mr. Parsons. really, that's great. I've noticed you've been actively participating in our class debates. actually. I guess i'm feeling more confident. It's just taken me a while to settle in. Well, that's Normal. This is your first time living away from home, right? You're right. I've always been close to my parents. It's been really hard to get used to not seeing them and only talking to them on the phone. So what s has changed? I think i'm getting to know my roommates Better. They've been so kind to me. When they found out I was missing my mom's dumplings, they took me shopping for the stuff to cook them. And then we ate all the dumplings together. That's great. Now it's like that were a little family. It's made me feel much Better about my future here. I think I will be more and more pleasant. How are things going, Sally? The last time we talked, you were struggling to adapt to college life. Yeah, i'm doing quite a lot Better now. Thin, mr. Parsons. really, that's Green. I've noticed you've been actively participating in our class debates. actually. I guess i'm feeling more confident. It's just taken me a while to settle in. Well, that's Normal. This is your first time living away from home, right? You're right. I've always been close to my parents. It's been really hard to get used to not seeing them and only talking to them on the phone. So what else has changed? I think i'm getting to know my roommates Better. They've been so kind to me when they found out I was missing my mom's dumplings. They took me shopping for the stuff to cook them, and then we eat all the dumplings together. That's great. Now it's like that were a little family. It's made me feel much Better about my future here. I think IT would be more and . more pleasant. Listen to the next question. There is a floating area in the pacific ocean where rubbish and waste have gathered. IT is mainly composed of plastic bags, plastic bottles and other single use items. These items are slowly broken down in two microplate tics, which are harmful to see life. Thankfully, there are actions we can take to reduce the amount of waste and plastic pollution. Experts have introduced the concept of the three hours for packaging, reduce, reuse and recycle. By reducing the amount of packaging used on products, we can decrease waste from the start. Reusing packaging is another effective way, and finally, recycling the used materials can ensure they are given a new life instead of ending up in our oceans. At the same time, it's crucial that we all play our part in addressing this crisis. We must be responsible consumers trying to choose products with paper packaging to reduce waste. Governments and industries also need to conduct stricter rules and adopt sustainable solutions. Only by taking collective action can we hope to deal with a great pacific garbage patch and protect our ocean ecosystems for future generations. There is a floating area in the pacific ocean where rubbish and waste have gathered. IT is mainly composed of plastic bags, plastic bottles and other single use items. These items are slowly broken down into two microplate tics, which are harmful to see life. Thankfully, there are actions we can take to reduce the amount of waste and plastic pollution. Experts have introduced the concept of the three hours for packaging, reduce, reuse and recycle. By reducing the amount of packaging used on products, we can decrease waste from the start. Reusing packaging is another effective way, and finally, recycling the used materials can ensure they are given a new life instead of ending up in our oceans. At the same time, it's crucial that we all play our part in addressing this crisis. We must be responsible consumers trying to choose products with paper packaging to reduce waste. Governments and industries also need to conduct stricter rules and adopt sustainable solutions. Only by taking collective action can we hope to deal with a great pacific garbage patch and protect our ocean ecosystems for future generations. 听力部分到此结束。 2024-2025学年高二英语下学期期中仿真模拟卷02 考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：150分 第一部分听力(共两节20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1．What does the woman need to buy? A．Trousers. B．Shirts. C．Shorts. 【答案】B 【原文】M: Gina, you are going to start your job on Monday! Let’s go shopping this weekend. W: I’d love to! There are many trousers and shorts in my room. I must buy some formal shirts. M: I’ll put that on your shopping list! 2．What has the man started doing recently? A．Cooking meals. B．Taking exercise. C．Keeping a diary. 【答案】C 【原文】W: Are you keeping a diary? My mom always writes exercise plans, cooking instructions and schedules in hers. M: Yes. After receiving this as a gift recently, I thought it might be a good idea to start writing my thoughts and plans. 3．What happened to the woman? A．She has been ill. B．She missed a party. C．She didn’t sleep well. 【答案】A 【原文】M: What’s wrong? I thought you were happy to come to the party today. W: I am. Sorry, I’m just not feeling well. I haven’t recovered from a cold. M: Sorry to hear that. You should go home and get some sleep! 4．How will the woman help the man? A．By lending him some money. B．By showing him how to send letters. C．By driving him to his grandparents’ house. 【答案】B 【原文】M: Sorry, I’ve never been to a post office. Now I want to send letters to my grandparents, but I haven’t figured out how to write the address. W: Take it easy. I’ll teach you how to write an address on the envelope. Please pay $2 for these stamps first. 5．What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．Buying a gift. B．Celebrating a wedding. C．Opening a new restaurant. 【答案】A 【原文】W: What shall we get for Chris and Laura? Flowers, perhaps? Maybe we could find the same type they had at their wedding last year. M: Maybe... Or, what about a restaurant gift card? Taking care of a new baby is so tiring ... I’m sure they’ll be glad not to have to cook! 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6．Where did the woman meet Scott last month? A．On a plane. B．At the cafe. C．In the company. 7．How old is Scott’s daughter? A．About 10 years old. B．Around 5 years old. C．Less than 1 year old. 【答案】6．A 7．C 【原文】M: Did you know Scott got fired? W: What? When was that? M: A week ago. W: Oh, I met him on a flight to France last month, and we agreed to meet for coffee some time. You never know what will happen next. M: Yes. He had worked in that company for about ten years. Life must be tough for his family now. His children are still so young. His son is five years old and his daughter was born just a few months ago. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8．Who is the man probably talking to? A．A hotel clerk. B．A waitress. C．His wife. 9．What kind of food does the man hate? A．British food. B．Indian food. C．Japanese food. 10．What does the man want the woman to do? A．Buy some vegetables. B．Cancel a reservation. C．Call a taxi for him. 【答案】8．A 9．B 10．C 【原文】W: Good morning, sir. Are you enjoying your stay at our hotel? M: Yes. My wife and I are having a great time here. W: I’m glad to hear that. Can I help you with something this morning? M: Yeah. We want to go out for lunch today. Can you recommend a nice restaurant? W: Sure. What kind of food do you want to eat? M: My wife is a vegetarian. She likes eating all kinds of vegetables. By the way, she hates British food. And I can’t stand oily food, such as Indian food. W: What about Japanese food? There are many vegetable dishes and some non-oily meat dishes. M: Sounds good. W: There is an excellent Japanese restaurant downtown. I can make a reservation for you now. M: OK. Can you also arrange a taxi for us to go there? W: Sure. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11．What did Jenny do at the weekend? A．She visited her grandparents. B．She went to a farmer’s market. C．She helped her mom with housework. 12．Where does Steve probably live? A．In Dublin. B．In London. C．In New York. 13．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Brother and sister. B．Friends. C．Father and daughter. 【答案】11．B 12．C 13．B 【原文】M: Hey, Jenny. How was your weekend? W: Very nice! I met up with my cousin and we went together to a farmer’s market. M: That sounds lovely! W: Yeah, there was some great produce on offer. For example, one of the makers offers the delicious wine. I bought a few bottles for my dad. What about you, Steve? M: My sister and I spent the weekend helping our mom clear out the storeroom. W: Sounds fun. Did you find anything interesting? M: Yes, we found several boxes of old family photos. And later I figured out that my grandparents came here to New York from Ireland in 1948. W: Wow, really? M: True! By the way, Kelly and I were planning a trip to London next month for our holiday. But now we’re thinking we might go to Dublin, instead. Will you join us? W: I’d love to. And I think it’s a good opportunity for us to learn more. M: Yeah, probably. I’m looking forward to our trip! 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14．Who is Mr. Parsons? A．A cook. B．A student. C．A professor. 15．What did Sally find difficult to deal with in college? A．Homesickness. B．Classmate relations. C．Class assignments. 16．What does Sally think of her roommates? A．They are friendly. B．They are talkative. C．They are confident. 17．How does Sally feel about her college life now? A．Bored. B．Hopeful. C．Worried. 【答案】14．C 15．A 16．A 17．B 【原文】M: How are things going, Sally? The last time we talked, you were struggling to adapt to college life. W: Yeah ... I’m doing quite a lot better now, thanks, Mr. Parsons. M: Really? That’s great! I’ve noticed you’ve been actively participating in our class debates. W: Actually, I guess I’m feeling more confident. It’s just taken me a while to settle in. M: Well, that’s normal. This is your first time living away from home, right? W: You’re right. I’ve always been close to my parents. It’s been really hard to get used to not seeing them, and only talking to them on the phone. M: So, what else has changed? W: I think I’m getting to know my roommates better. They’ve been so kind to me. When they found out I was missing my mom’s dumplings, they took me shopping for the stuff to cook them, and then we ate all the dumplings together. M: That’s great! W: Now it’s like that we’re a little family. It’s made me feel much better about my future here. I think it will be more and more pleasant! 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18．What items primarily make up the floating area in the Pacific Ocean? A．Paper products. B．Glass bottles. C．Plastic waste. 19．What is the second “R” mentioned by the speaker? A．Reducing the amount of packaging. B．Recycling the materials. C．Reusing packaging. 20．What can individuals do to reduce waste according to the speaker? A．Be a responsible industry worker. B．Buy products packaged in paper. C．Conduct stricter rules. 【答案】18．C 19．C 20．B 【原文】 There is a floating area in the Pacific Ocean where rubbish and waste have gathered. It is mainly composed of plastic bags, plastic bottles, and other single-use items. These items are slowly broken down into microplastics, which are harmful to sea life. Thankfully, there are actions we can take to reduce the amount of waste and plastic pollution. Experts have introduced the concept of the “three Rs” for packaging — reduce, reuse, and recycle. By reducing the amount of packaging used on products, we can decrease waste from the start. Reusing packaging is another effective way. And finally, recycling the used materials can ensure they are given a new life instead of ending up in our oceans. At the same time, it’s crucial that we all play our part in addressing this crisis. We must be responsible consumers, trying to choose products with paper packaging to reduce waste. Governments and industries also need to conduct stricter rules and adopt sustainable solutions. Only by taking collective action can we hope to deal with the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and protect our ocean ecosystems for future generations. 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A、B、C、D的四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Part of STEM learning is seeing and doing, and then recording and analyzing the results. But not all online or homeschool programs are set up to accommodate science experiments or other STEM learning activities. Let’s take a look at a few mind-blowing labs that can help bring STEM topics alive for your child’s online school experience. Weather Laboratories To make learning about weather accessible and fun, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) created a lot of informative weather activities and virtual labs they recommend for students and educators. In fact, their weather science content for kids features a Weather Lab application that allows middle school students to predict weather patterns, and learn what happens when ocean currents and air masses interact. Simulations (模拟) for Science and Math It is a project of the University of Colorado Boulder and one of the richest single databases of online science interactives and virtual labs. Investigate more than 150 physics, chemistry, math, biology, and Earth science topics. Available in dozens of languages, the interactives are searchable by grade level, subject, and accessibility. Space Exploration Simulations The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) features many STEM learning activities for students in grades K-12. The interactive simulations are also gamified and make learning engaging and fun for your child. The app allows users to explore the universe and unlock stories of trailblazing scientists and their contributions to space exploration and science. 21．Who are the intended readers? A．Parents. B．Students. C．Teachers. D．Researchers. 22．What makes Simulations for Science and Math different from the other labs? A．It covers the most subjects. B．It has a translation centre. C．It offers gamified learning experiences. D．It provides multiple tools for recording. 23．What do all the three labs have in common? A．They centre on problem solving skills. B．They facilitate advanced scientific research. C．They provide virtual scientific exploration. D．They help students with STEM projects from school. 【答案】21．A 22．A 23．C 【导语】本文是一篇应用。文章主要介绍了一些能让孩子在线学习 STEM 课程时更生动有趣的实验室，包括气象实验室、科学与数学模拟实验室、太空探索模拟实验室。 21．推理判断题、根据第一段“But not all online or homeschool programs are set up to accommodate science experiments or other STEM learning activities. Let’s take a look at a few mind-blowing labs that can help bring STEM topics alive for your child’s online school experience.(但并不是所有的在线或家庭学校课程都是为了适应科学实验或其他STEM学习活动而设置的。让我们来看看一些令人兴奋的实验室，它们可以帮助您的孩子在在线学校体验中活跃STEM主题)”可知，文章介绍这些实验室是为了孩子的在线学习，所以目标读者是家长，故选A。 22．细节理解题。根据Simulations (模拟) for Science and Math中的“It is a project of the University of Colorado Boulder and one of the richest single databases of online science interactives and virtual labs. Investigate more than 150 physics, chemistry, math, biology, and Earth science topics. Available in dozens of languages, the interactives are searchable by grade level, subject, and accessibility. (它是科罗拉多大学博尔德分校的一个项目，也是在线科学互动和虚拟实验室最丰富的单一数据库之一。调查超过150个物理、化学、数学、生物和地球科学主题。有几十种语言版本，可以根据年级、科目和可访问性进行搜索)”可知，科学和数学模拟涵盖多个学科，而其他实验室未提及如此广泛的学科范围。故选A。 23．细节理解题。根据Weather Laboratories中的“To make learning about weather accessible and fun,the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) created a huh of informative weather activities and virtual labs they recommend for students and educators. In fact, their weather science content for kids features a Weather Lab application that allows middle school students to predict weather patterns, and learn what happens when ocean currents and air masses interact.(为了让了解天气变得更容易、更有趣，美国国家海洋和大气管理局（NOAA）为学生和教育工作者推荐了一系列信息丰富的天气活动和虚拟实验室。事实上，他们的儿童天气科学内容以一个天气实验室应用程序为特色，该应用程序允许中学生预测天气模式，并了解当洋流和气团相互作用时会发生什么)”可知，气象实验室有虚拟实验室让学生预测天气模式；Simulations (模拟) for Science and Math“It is a project of the University of Colorado Boulder and one of the richest single databases of online science interactives and virtual labs.(它是科罗拉多大学博尔德分校的一个项目，也是在线科学互动和虚拟实验室最丰富的单一数据库之一)”可知，科学和数学模拟是在线科学互动和虚拟实验室数据库；Space Exploration Simulations中的“The interactive simulations are also gamified and make learning engaging and fun for your child.(互动模拟，也游戏化，使学习参与和乐趣为您的孩子)”可知，太空探索模拟实验室有互动模拟，让用户探索宇宙。综上所述，它们都提供了虚拟科学探索。故选C。 B If you are a sushi or Chinese food expert, you are probably familiar with the neat little chopstick package that accompanies your meal. But, did you ever think about the life cycle of the chopsticks? What happens to these little wooden sticks when we are done with the meal? Felix Bock actually thought about it! Bock, an engineer whose mother describes him as a garbage man with a PhD, began a PhD program in structural bamboo materials a decade ago. As a sushi lover, he usually spends his evenings trying out the local sushi restaurants in Vancouver. One evening at dinner, he suddenly realized the connection between the bamboo chopsticks in his hand and his long-standing desire. This realization contributed to the creation of Chop Value. “I had been trying to complete a regional program to tackle urban wood waste,” Bock said. “So, I thought the little chopstick was a more relatable resource to show how you can build practical business opportunities from resource efficiency.” The program produces dozens of products using only the humble, little chopsticks, according to the woodworking network. The transformation of chopsticks has to go through a series of steps. Under high pressure, the chopsticks are transformed from individual sticks into a smooth, wooden material. After that, all that’s left is to cut, sand, and build the chopstick wood into whatever its final form will be. “We harvest used chopsticks in urban areas. Our resource is what others may view as waste — that means we don’t take original materials from our environment. Every chopstick is perfect, making them ideal to develop an innovative engineered material.” Bock said. Chop Value rescued more than 100 million chopsticks from a landfill fate. That is to say that not all used chopsticks end up in the trash and landfills. Some are given a new life as luxury furniture and tidy coasters (杯垫), which is just what Chop Value has been doing. That’s a pretty major accomplishment for a garbage man with a PhD． 24．What can we learn about Felix Bock from the first two paragraphs? A．He has a thinking mind. B．He runs a sushi restaurant. C．He used to be a cleaner. D．He enjoys the foreign flavors. 25．Why does Bock set up Chop Value? A．To clean up the urban waste. B．To recycle wasted wood. C．To design a building of bamboo. D．To reduce the use of chopsticks. 26．Which of the following best describes the program? A．Short-lived. B．Productive. C．Traditional. D．High-standard. 27．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Wood: A Kind of Raw Material Easier to Obtain B．New Energy Resources: Way Out to the Climate Change C．From Landfill to Home: The Chopsticks Recycling Revolution D．Chopsticks Transformation: A Complex and Multi-Step Process 【答案】24．A 25．B 26．B 27．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了Felix Bock创立了Chop Value项目，该项目致力于将废弃筷子转化为家具和实用产品, 从而实现环保与创新的有效结合。文章旨在引导学生关注环境, 保护环境。 24．推理判断题。根据第一段中“But, did you ever think about the life cycle of the chopsticks? What happens to these little wooden sticks when we are done with the meal? Felix Bock actually thought about it!(但是，你想过筷子的生命周期吗? 当我们吃完饭的时候，这些小木棍会发生什么? Felix Bock真的想过这个问题!)”以及第二段中“One evening at dinner, he suddenly realized the connection between the bamboo chopsticks in his hand and his long-standing desire. This realization contributed to the creation of Chop Value.(一天晚餐时，他突然意识到手中的竹筷与他长久以来的愿望之间的联系。这一认识促成了“筷子价值”项目的创立)”可知，Felix Bock会思考筷子的生命周期，还能突然意识到手中竹筷与自己长久以来的愿望之间的联系，由此推断从文章前两段我们可以了解到Felix Bock有一个善于思考的头脑。故选A。 25．细节理解题。根据第二段中““I had been trying to complete a regional program to tackle urban wood waste,” Bock said. “So, I thought the little chopstick was a more relatable resource to show how you can build practical business opportunities from resource efficiency.”(Bock说：“我一直在努力完成一个处理城市木材废料的区域项目。所以，我认为小小的筷子是一个更相关的资源，它可以展示如何从资源效率中创造实际的商业机会。”)”可知，Bock设立Chop Value是为了回收被浪费的木材，从资源效率中创造实际的商业机会。故选B。 26．推理判断题。根据第三段中“The program produces dozens of products using only the humble, little chopsticks, according to the woodworking network.(根据木工网络的说法，该项目仅利用这些普普通通的小筷子就生产出了几十种产品)”可知，这个项目仅使用普通的筷子就能生产出几十种产品，由此可推断出, 其项目是多产的富有成效的。故选B。 27．主旨大意题。文章主要讲述了Felix Bock创立的Chop Value项目，将原本会被填埋的筷子回收再利用，制作成各种产品，实现了从垃圾填埋场到家庭用品的转变，是一场筷子回收革命。C选项“From Landfill to Home: The Chopsticks Recycling Revolution(从垃圾填埋场到家：筷子回收革命)”准确概括了文章主旨，适合作为本文标题。故选C。 C Directly measuring soil carbon rather than relying on predictive models can provide hard evidence of how much carbon is being stored, allowing for better assessments of confidence in carbon markets for croplands, according to a study co-authored by Yale School of the Environment scientists. The research team found that sampling 10% of fields over large areas and longer periods provides reliable data. By directly measuring soil carbon, the credits sold accurately reflect carbon storage. This ensures buyers’ confidence in real climate benefits and reduces costs as projects increase. “The study suggests that we can do direct measurement at scale (规模), taking its application beyond carbon markets to other greenhouse gas accounting efforts like those conducted by countries to report their national emissions,” said co-author Mark Bradford, the E. H. Harriman Professor of Soils and Ecosystem Ecology. To help farmers calculate the cost-benefit of soil management projects, Eric Potash, a research scientist from the Agroecosystem Sustainability Center (ASC) at the University of Illinois, developed an open-source web app that allows users to explore the costs and profitability of soil carbon projects based on specific parameters: project size, duration, analysis costs, and sampling strategy. “This study suggests that people may be able to reliably quantify how much soil carbon is changing due to adoption of climate-smart agricultural and regenerative practices,” said Bradford. “If you can address the measurement and verification concerns around how soil carbon stocks are actually responding, it will help prioritize policies and investments that achieve soil restoration and protection, leading to improved water and nutrient retention in soils, aeration, and soil biodiversity. Such healthy soils will be more resilient to extreme weather and build food security.” 28．Compared to predictive models, what’s the advantage of directly measuring soil carbon? A．It offers more accurate carbon data. B．It is more cost-effective for small farms. C．It needs less time to produce the outcome. D．It focuses only on greenhouse gas emissions. 29．What does Mark Bradford think of direct soil carbon measurement? A．It has a broad application. B．It is only for research purposes. C．It has a limitation on carbon markets. D．It is too costly for widespread adoption. 30．Why was an open-source web app developed? A．To monitor global carbon emissions. B．To provide farmers with soil health data. C．To facilitate the trading of carbon credits. D．To help assess the economics of the soil carbon project. 31．What can be the best title for the text? A．Insights into Carbon Market Regulations B．The Role of Predictive Models in Agriculture C．Exploring Soil Carbon in Modern Agriculture D．Direct Soil Carbon Measurement: a New Frontier 【答案】28．A 29．A 30．D 31．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了直接测量土壤碳的优势、应用，还提到开发的开源网络应用程序及直接测量对土壤恢复和保护的意义。 28．细节理解题。根据第一段“Directly measuring soil carbon rather than relying on predictive models can provide hard evidence of how much carbon is being stored, allowing for better assessments of confidence in carbon markets for croplands, according to a study co authored by Yale School of the Environment scientists.(根据耶鲁大学环境学院科学家共同撰写的一项研究，直接测量土壤碳而不是依赖预测模型，可以提供关于储存了多少碳的可靠证据，从而更好地评估农田碳市场的可信度)”可知，与预测模型相比，直接测量土壤碳能提供更准确的碳数据。故选A项。 29．细节理解题。根据第三段中“The study suggests that we can do direct measurement at scale (规模), taking its application beyond carbon markets to other greenhouse gas accounting efforts like those conducted by countries to report their national emissions(这项研究表明，我们可以进行大规模的直接测量，将其应用范围从碳市场扩展到其他温室气体核算工作，比如各国为报告其国家排放量而开展的工作)”可知，Mark Bradford认为直接测量土壤碳有广泛的应用。故选A项。 30．细节理解题。根据第四段“To help farmers calculate the cost benefit of soil management projects, Eric Potash, a research scientist from the Agroecosystem Sustainability Center (ASC) at the University of Illinois, developed an open source web app that allows users to explore the costs and profitability of soil carbon projects based on specific parameters: project size, duration, analysis costs, and sampling strategy.(为了帮助农民计算土壤管理项目的成本效益，伊利诺伊大学农业生态系统可持续发展中心(ASC)的研究科学家Eric Potash开发了一个开源网络应用程序，允许用户根据特定参数(项目规模、持续时间、分析成本和采样策略)探索土壤碳项目的成本和盈利能力)”可知，开发开源网络应用程序是为了帮助评估土壤碳项目的经济效益。故选D项。 31．主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第一段中“Directly measuring soil carbon rather than relying on predictive models can provide hard evidence of how much carbon is being stored, allowing for better assessments of confidence in carbon markets for croplands(直接测量土壤碳而不是依赖预测模型，可以提供关于储存了多少碳的可靠证据，从而更好地评估农田碳市场的可信度)”以及后文对直接测量土壤碳的优势、应用等方面的阐述可知，文章主要围绕直接测量土壤碳展开。D项“Direct Soil Carbon Measurement: a New Frontier(直接土壤碳测量：一个新领域)”能概括文章主旨，最适合做文章标题。故选D项。 D Each year, the world loses about 10 million hectares of forest — an area about the size of Iceland because of cutting down trees. At that rate, some scientists predict the world’s forests could disappear in 100 to 200 years. To handle it, now researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have pioneered a technique to generate wood-like plant materials in a lab. This makes it possible to “grow” a wooden product without cutting down trees. In the lab, the researchers first take cells from the leaves of a young plant. These cells are cultured in liquid medium for two days, then moved to another medium which contains nutrients and two different hormones (激素). By adjusting the hormone levels, the researchers can tune the physical and mechanical qualities of the cells. Next, the researchers use a 3D printer to shape the cell-based material, and let the shaped material grow in the dark for three months. Finally, the researchers dehydrate (使脱水) the material, and then evaluate its qualities. They found that lower hormone levels lead to plant materials with more rounded, open cells of lower density (密度), while higher hormone levels contribute to the growth of plant materials with smaller but denser cell structures. Lower or higher density of cell structures makes the plant materials flexible, helping the materials grow with different wood-like characteristics. What’s more, it’s to be noted that the research process is about 100 times faster than the time it takes for a tree to grow to maturity! Research of this kind is ground-breaking. “This work demonstrates the great power of a technology,” says lead researcher, Jeffrey Berenstain. “The real opportunity here is to be at its best with what you use and how you use it. This technology can be tuned to meet the requirements you give about shapes, sizes, flexibility, and forms. It enables us to ‘grow’ any wooden product in a way that traditional agricultural methods can’t achieve.” 32．What’s the purpose of the study? A．To protect diverse plants. B．To grow more trees. C．To predict disappearing forests. D．To reduce tree losses. 33．What does the underlined word “tune” in paragraph 2 mean? A．Adopt. B．Change. C．Destroy. D．Increase. 34．Which can be concluded about the plant materials from the findings? A．Higher hormone levels produce less dense cells. B．Lower hormone levels lead to denser cell structures. C．The level of hormones influences their flexibility. D．Their density affects the shape of the cells. 35．What is the most suitable title of the text? A．An Innovative Technique on Plant Materials. B．A Profound Study on Global Plant Growth. C．Protecting Plant Diversity in Natural Forests. D．Comparing Tree Growth in Labs and Nature. 【答案】32．D 33．B 34．C 35．A 【导语】这是一篇说明文。麻省理工学院研究人员开创新技术，在实验室“种”木质材料，介绍其过程、优势，有望减少树木砍伐。 32．推理判断题。根据第一段最后两句“To handle it, now researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have pioneered a technique to generate wood-like plant materials in a lab.This makes it possible to “grow” a wooden product without cutting down trees.(为了解决这个问题，现在麻省理工学院（MIT）的研究人员已经率先在实验室中开发出一种技术来制造类似木材的植物材料。这使得在不砍伐树木的情况下 “种植” 木质产品成为可能)”可知，因为世界森林因砍伐树木在减少，而该研究能在不砍树的情况下得到木质产品，所以研究的目的是减少树木的损失。故选D项。 33．词句猜测题。根据第二段中“By adjusting the hormone levels, the researchers can tune the physical and mechanical qualities of the cells.(通过调整激素水平，研究人员可以tune细胞的物理和机械特性)”以及后文“They found that lower hormone levels lead to plant materials with more rounded, open cells of lower density (密度), while higher hormone levels contribute to the growth of plant materials with smaller but denser cell structures.(他们发现，较低的激素水平会导致植物材料具有更圆润、开放且密度较低的细胞，而较高的激素水平有助于生长出细胞结构更小但更密集的植物材料)”可知，通过调整激素水平可以改变细胞的特性，所以tune意思是“改变”，与change意思相近。故选B项。 34．推理判断题。根据第三段“They found that lower hormone levels lead to plant materials with more rounded, open cells of lower density (密度), while higher hormone levels contribute to the growth of plant materials with smaller but denser cell structures. Lower or higher density of cell structures makes the plant materials flexible, helping the materials grow with different wood-like characteristics.(他们发现，较低的激素水平会导致植物材料具有更圆润、开放且密度较低的细胞，而较高的激素水平有助于生长出细胞结构更小但更密集的植物材料。较低或较高的细胞结构密度使植物材料具有柔韧性，有助于这些材料生长出不同的类似木材的特性)”可知，激素水平的高低会影响细胞结构的密度，而细胞结构的密度又会影响植物材料的柔韧性，所以激素水平会影响植物材料的柔韧性。故选C项。 35．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了麻省理工学院的研究人员开发出了一种在实验室中制造类似木材的植物材料的新技术，以及这种技术的具体过程和优势。所以A项An Innovative Technique on Plant Materials.(一种关于植物材料的创新技术)符合文意。故选A项。 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下列短文，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。 How to Prepare for an Interview You may be the best candidate for a job, but that is no guarantee that you will be offered it. Experience and qualifications are important, but you may also have to sell yourself as the best person for the post. 36 Here are some procedures to go through. First of all, think about how you can make your best impression on the interviews. You should not present yourself as being different from what you are, but you can present yourself in a positive way. Consider what the interviewers’ likely prejudices and dislikes may be and take these into account when answering questions and unveiling your personalities and reflect on the personal qualities that might be necessary for the work you will be doing. 37 If the company wants an aggressive go-getter, tor instance, you had better not show a timid (服怯的) and overcautious self-image in the interview room. 38 The more you know about your potential employers, the better. Investigate their products, try them if appropriate, and keep a look out for their advertisements. Visit a library, read trade magazines, newspapers, company brochures and reports that will bring you up-to-date with the latest developments of the company. Know about your own strength. Sit down with a pen and paper and match your skills and experience to the job description in ap advertisement. 39 . Know about your weaknesses. 40 So don’t imagine you are certain to get away with anything, but what you cannot hide you can always explain provided you are well prepared. And if you think in a positive way about yourself, you can turn those explanations to your advantage. A．Research the company. B．Find out what the company’s priorities are. C．This require you know as much about the position as possible. D．Good interviewers are practiced in finding the weaknesses in the candidates. E．These qualities will surely be expected and perhaps even tested in the interview. F．Do you have potential in certain areas which could be realized if given the chance? G．Think out the employer would benefit by choosing you rather than another candidate. 【答案】36．C 37．E 38．A 39．G 40．D 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍如何为面试做准备，包括给面试官留好印象、研究公司、了解自身优劣势等方面的方法与要点。 36．由上文“You may be the best candidate for a job, but that is no guarantee that you will be offered it. Experience and qualifications are important, but you may also have to sell yourself as the best person for the post.(你可能是一份工作的最佳候选人，但这并不能保证你会得到这份工作。经验和资质很重要，但你可能还得把自己推销成这个职位的最佳人选。)”可知， 这里提到了即使自身条件好也不一定能得到工作，还需要把自己推销出去，这就需要对职位有足够了解，空格处应进一步说明这样做的要求。而C项This require you know as much about the position as possible.(这要求你尽可能多地了解这个职位。)符合此处语境，This指代上文sell yourself as the best person for the post，起到了承上的作用。故选C项。 37．由上文“Consider what the interviewers’ likely prejudices and dislikes may be and take these into account when answering questions and unveiling your personalities and reflect on the personal qualities that might be necessary for the work you will be doing.(考虑一下面试官可能存在的偏见和不喜欢的方面，在回答问题和展现你的个性时要考虑到这些，并思考一下你将要从事的工作可能需要的个人品质。)”可知， 这里强调了要思考工作所需的个人品质，那么这些品质在面试中必然会被关注到。而E项These qualities will surely be expected and perhaps even tested in the interview.(这些品质肯定会被期待，甚至可能在面试中被测试。)符合此处语境，These qualities指代上文the personal qualities that might be necessary for the work you will be doing，起到了承上的作用。故选E项。 38．由下文“The more you know about your potential employers, the better. Investigate their products, try them if appropriate, and keep a look out for their advertisements. Visit a library, read trade magazines, newspapers, company brochures and reports that will bring you up-to-date with the latest developments of the company.(你对潜在雇主了解得越多越好。调查他们的产品，如果合适的话试用一下，并留意他们的广告。去图书馆，阅读行业杂志、报纸、公司宣传册和报告，这些会让你了解公司的最新发展情况。)”可知，这部分内容主要围绕对潜在雇主（公司）进行了解和研究展开，而A项Research the company.(研究公司。)符合语境，能够概括下文这些对公司进行研究的具体行为，起到统领下文的作用。故选A项。 39．由上文“Know about your own strength. Sit down with a pen and paper and match your skills and experience to the job description in an advertisement.(了解你自己的优势。拿一支笔和一张纸坐下来，将你的技能和经验与广告中的职位描述相匹配。)”可知， 这里说的是要了解自己的优势并与职位要求相匹配，这样做的目的是要让雇主看到选择自己的好处。而G项Think out the employer would benefit by choosing you rather than another candidate.(想出雇主选择你而不是另一个候选人会得到哪些好处。)符合此处语境，进一步说明了了解自身优势并与职位匹配的意义，与上文相呼应。故选G项。 40．由上文“Know about your own weaknesses.(了解你自己的弱点。)”可知，这里提到要了解自己的弱点，再结合下文“So don’t imagine you are certain to get away with anything, but what you cannot hide you can always explain provided you are well prepared.(所以不要以为你肯定能逃避任何事情，但是如果你准备充分，对于你无法隐藏的事情你总是可以解释的。)”可知， 这里是在说不要抱有侥幸心理，因为面试官可能会发现这些弱点。而D项Good interviewers are practiced in finding the weaknesses in the candidates.(优秀的面试官善于发现候选人的弱点。)符合此处语境，解释了为什么不能抱有侥幸心理，起到了承上启下的作用。故选D项。 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中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 In the northern part of Chile, a small village named Chungungo lay between the Pacific Ocean and the Atacama Desert. This area was known for its heavy fog, which 41 the land in lasting dim (暗淡的) light but gave no help to the dry ground, leaving the village 42 . One day, a Canadian scientist named Robert, on a worldwide research trip, found this desolate landscape. To his surprise, he saw many spider webs, showing that spiders lived 43 in this tough environment. Interested, Robert 44 the webs under a microscope and found their strong water-collecting 45 , which let them get moisture (水分) from the fog. It gave him a great idea. “What if people could 46 the fog like the spiders’ webs?” he wondered. With the help of the Chilean government, Robert created a(n) 47 material net made to harvest fog in thick areas. He built rows of these nets, making a web-shaped 48 that harvested the fog. The result was 49 . As the fog passed through the nets, it 50 water drops, which fell into pipes under the nets for 51 and cleaning, providing fresh water. This creative solution 52 Chungungo, turning the dead land into a lively environment. Robert’s discovery not only 53 the water shortage issue but also showed the importance of 54 and adaptation. It proved that nature holds answers for 55 , and with clever thinking, humans can find these secrets to make their world better. 41．A．preserved B．decorated C．covered D．blocked 42．A．useless B．lifeless C．homeless D．endless 43．A．well B．deep C．fast D．hard 44．A．designed B．organized C．carved D．examined 45．A．potential B．custom C．ability D．category 46．A．digest B．collect C．borrow D．simplify 47．A．artificial B．natural C．organic D．widespread 48．A．society B．principle C．system D．occupation 49．A．surprising B．alarming C．puzzling D．disappointing 50．A．picked up B．took on C．gave away D．turned into 51．A．saving B．gathering C．training D．travelling 52．A．generated B．investigated C．changed D．praised 53．A．discovered B．followed C．analysed D．solved 54．A．direction B．innovation C．unity D．courage 55．A．ambition B．progress C．dimension D．living 【答案】41．C 42．B 43．A 44．D 45．C 46．B 47．A 48．C 49．A 50．D 51．B 52．C 53．D 54．B 55．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了加拿大科学家Robert如何从蜘蛛网获取灵感，解决智利北部村庄Chungungo缺水问题的故事。 41．考查动词词义辨析。句意：这个地区以其浓雾而闻名，浓雾使这片土地笼罩在持久的昏暗光线中，但对干燥的土地没有任何帮助，让这个村庄毫无生气。A. preserved保护；B. decorated装饰；C. covered使笼罩；D. blocked阻塞。根据前文“its heavy fog, which”和后文“the land in lasting dim (暗淡的) light”可知，这里指浓雾笼罩着土地。故选C。 42．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这个地区以其浓雾而闻名，浓雾使这片土地笼罩在持久的昏暗光线中，但对干燥的土地没有任何帮助，让这个村庄毫无生气。A. useless无用的；B. lifeless毫无生机的；C. homeless无家可归的；D. endless无尽的。根据前文“gave no help to the dry ground”和后文“the dead land”可知，村庄是毫无生机的状态。故选B。 43．考查副词词义辨析。句意：令他惊讶的是，他看到了许多蜘蛛网，这表明蜘蛛在这种恶劣的环境中生活得很好。A. well很好地；B. deep深深地；C. fast快速地；D. hard努力地，艰难地。根据前文“To his surprise, he saw many spider webs”和后文“this tough environment”可知，他看到了许多蜘蛛网，这表明蜘蛛在这种恶劣的环境中生活得很好。故选A。 44．考查动词词义辨析。句意：出于兴趣，Robert在显微镜下检查了这些蜘蛛网，发现了它们强大的集水能力，这使它们能够从雾中获取水分。A. designed设计；B. organized组织；C. carved雕刻；D. examined检查。根据后文“under a microscope”可知，在显微镜下应该是检查蜘蛛网。故选D。 45．考查名词词义辨析。句意：出于兴趣，Robert在显微镜下检查了这些蜘蛛网，发现了它们强大的集水能力，这使它们能够从雾中获取水分。A. potential潜力；B. custom习俗；C. ability能力；D. category种类。根据后文“which let them get moisture (水分) from the fog”可知，这里指蜘蛛网从雾中获取水分的能力。故选C。 46．考查动词词义辨析。句意：“如果人们能像蜘蛛网一样收集雾会怎么样呢？”他想知道。A. digest消化；B. collect收集；C. borrow借；D. simplify简化。根据前文“which let them get moisture (水分) from the fog”可知，这里指像蜘蛛网一样收集雾。故选B。 47．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在智利政府的帮助下，Robert创造了一种人造材料网，用于在浓雾地区收集雾。A. artificial人造的；B. natural自然的；C. organic有机的；D. widespread广泛传播的。根据前文“Robert created a(n)”可知，创造出来的收集雾的网，是人造的。故选A。 48．考查名词词义辨析。句意：他建造了一排排这样的网，形成了一个网状的收集雾的系统。A. society社会；B. principle原则；C. system系统；D. occupation职业。根据前文“rows of these nets”可知，一排排的网形成了一个收集雾的系统。故选C。 49．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：结果令人惊讶。A. surprising令人惊讶的；B. alarming令人担忧的；C. puzzling令人困惑的；D. disappointing令人失望的。根据后文“water drops, which fell into pipes under the nets”可知，这种方法成功收集到了雾中的水，所以结果是令人惊讶的。故选A。 50．考查动词短语辨析。句意：当雾穿过网时，它变成了水滴，水滴落入网下的管道中进行收集和净化，提供了淡水。A. picked up捡起；B. took on呈现；C. gave away赠送；D. turned into变成。根据前文“As the fog passed through the nets”可知，雾变成了水滴。故选D。 51．考查动名词词义辨析。句意：当雾穿过网时，它变成了水滴，水滴落入网下的管道中进行收集和净化，提供了淡水。A. saving拯救；B. gathering收集；C. training训练；D. travelling旅行。根据前文“which fell into pipes under the nets for”可知，水滴落入管道是为了收集。故选B。 52．考查动词词义辨析。句意：这个创造性的解决方案改变了Chungungo，把这片死寂的土地变成了充满生机的环境。A. generated产生；B. investigated调查；C. changed改变；D. praised赞扬。根据后文“turning the dead land into a lively environment”可知，从死寂的土地变成充满生机的环境，说明是改变了这个村庄。故选C。 53．考查动词词义辨析。句意：Robert的发现不仅解决了缺水问题，还展示了创新和适应的重要性。A. discovered发现；B. followed跟随；C. analysed分析；D. solved解决。根据后文“the water shortage issue”可知，是解决了缺水问题。故选D。 54．考查名词词义辨析。句意：Robert的发现不仅解决了缺水问题，还展示了创新和适应的重要性。A. direction 方向；B. innovation创新；C. unity团结；D. courage勇气。根据前文“Robert created a(n)”可知，创造出收集雾水的网是一种创新。故选B。 55．考查名词词义辨析。句意：它证明了大自然蕴藏着生活的答案，而通过巧妙的思考，人类可以找到这些秘密，让他们的世界变得更美好。A. ambition抱负；B. progress进步；C. dimension方面；D. living生活。根据后文“humans can find these secrets to make their world better”可知，这里说的是大自然有解决人类生活中问题的答案。故选D。 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The concept of a shorter workweek has gained popularity due to its potential benefits, such as reduced stress and improved work-life balance. However, Emelia Quist, 56 (represent) the Federation of Small Businesses, recently raised concerns about the 57 (suitable) of adopting a four-day working week across various industries. “Industries like social care present a significant challenge 58 it comes to carrying out a reduced workweek. These sectors (行业) demand continuous staffing 59 (safeguard) the well-being and safety of those under their care. Striking 60 balance between allowing for shorter work hours and maintaining the necessary level of care 61 (be) essential.” Quist’s remarks highlight the need for careful consideration and adaptation to meet the unique requirements of different sectors. To make a four-day working week viable (可行的) in such industries, 62 (innovation) solutions must be explored. One possibility is to introduce flexible scheduling, 63 employees work varied shifts over four days. Additionally, taking advantage of technological advancements could ease the pressure 64 staff, making it easier to switch to shorter workweeks while still maintaining care quality. In a word, it is important to recognize that a four-day working week cannot 65 (apply) universally without considering the unique challenges of each sector. We can better manage the challenges of this change by customizing solutions for each industry. 【答案】56．representing 57．suitabilty 58．when 59．to safeguard 60．a 61．is 62．innovative 63．where 64．on 65．be applied 【导语】本文是一篇议论文，主要讨论了缩短工作周（如四天工作制）在不同行业中的适用性及其面临的挑战，尤其关注社会护理等需要持续人员配备的行业，并提出了可能的解决方案。 56．考查非谓语动词。句意：但是，代表小型企业联合会的埃米莉亚·奎斯特（Emelia Quist）最近对在各个行业进行为期四天的工作周的适当性感到担忧。此处是非谓语动词作后置定语，修饰 Emelia Quist，二者之间是主动关系，应用现在分词作后置定语，故填representing。 57．考查名词。句意：同上。此处需要名词作介词about的宾语，suitable的名词形式是suitability，不可数，故填suitability。 58．考查固定句型。句意：社会护理等行业在实施缩短工作周时面临重大挑战。此处是固定搭配“when it comes to…”表示“当涉及……时”，故填when。 59．考查非谓语动词。句意：这些行业需要持续的人员配备以保障被照顾者的健康和安全。此处是非谓语动词作状语，表示目的，应用不定式表目的，故填to safeguard。 60．考查冠词。句意：在允许缩短工作时间和保持必要的护理水平之间取得平衡至关重要。此处是固定搭配“strike a balance”，意为“取得平衡”，故填a。 61．考查时态和主谓一致。句意：同上。主语是“Striking a balance”，动名词短语作主语时谓语用单数，且陈述客观事实用一般现在时，故填is。 62．考查形容词。句意：在这些行业中，为了使四天工作制可行，必须探索创新的解决方案。此处修饰名词solutions，需用形容词形式，作定语，故填innovative。 63．考查定语从句。句意：一种可能性是引入灵活的安排，即员工在四天内轮班工作。此处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰flexible scheduling，且关系词在从句中作地点状语，故填where。 64．考查介词。句意：此外，利用技术进步可以减轻员工的压力。此处是固定搭配“pressure on sb.”意为“对某人的压力”，故填on。 65．考查被动语态。句意：重要的是要认识到，如果不考虑每个行业的独特挑战，四天工作制就不能普遍应用。主语a four-day working week与动词apply之间是被动关系，且情态动词后接动词原形，故填be applied。 第四部分写作(共两节满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 66．假设你是李华，你校英语杂志 Crazy English将举办主题为“How to use social media platforms wisely”的征文比赛，请你写一篇短文投稿。 注意： 1. 写作词数为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 How to use social media platforms wisely Many social miedia platforms are becoming increasingly popular as science and technology progresses. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】   How to use social media platforms wisely     Many social media platforms are becoming increasingly popular as science and technology progresses. However, using them wisely is crucial. Here are some tips. Firstly, limit your screen time. Set a daily schedule to avoid addiction and focus on real-life activities. Secondly, choose content carefully. Follow accounts that inspire learning and positivity, and avoid harmful information. Thirdly, protect privacy. Never share personal details like addresses or passwords online. Finally, be respectful. Think before commenting and spread kindness instead of negativity. By following these steps, we can enjoy social media’s benefits while staying safe and responsible. Let’s make the digital world better together! 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生就你校英语杂志Crazy English将举办主题为 “How to use social media platforms wisely”的征文比赛进行投稿。 【详解】1.词汇积累 建议：tip → suggestion 首先：Firstly → First of all 集中于：focus on → concentrate on 喜欢：enjoy → be fond of 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Firstly, limit your screen time. 拓展句：Firstly, limit your screen time, which is of great importance. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Follow accounts that inspire learning and positivity, and avoid harmful information.（运用了that引导的限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】 By following these steps, we can enjoy social media’s benefits while staying safe and responsible.（运用了状语从句的省略 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续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Winston Sinclair’s quiet evening was interrupted by a squat grey robot at his door. The machine delivered an apology video from Karl Anderson, a former colleague who sabotaged Winston’s job application at Future Industries nine years prior. Karl confessed to spreading rumors that Winston was “impossible to work with,” driven by fear of competition. Initially furious—“THAT SCOUNDREL!”—Winston recalled his dashed career hopes. Yet his wife Elizabeth reminded him: missing that job led him to IndustriCorp, where they met, married, and had their daughter Rachel. “Things worked out just fine,” she said. Winston accepted Karl’s apology, realizing life’s unexpected blessings. The robot then demanded Winston record his own apology, calibrated to match Karl’s in “value.” His trivial confessions—scratching a hover-bike, childhood theft—were rejected as “insufficient.” Finally, Winston recalled breaking Cherisse’s heart at 22. The robot approved: “Value is sufficient.” As Winston apologized for fleeing love out of fear, he felt “lighter,” mirroring Karl’s catharsis. The robot departed to deliver both messages. Watching it vanish into the night, Winston—inspired—declared: “I’m going to build a robot.” This encounter bridged past regrets and present gratitude. Winston’s journey from resentment to forgiveness, and his resolve to create his own reconciling machine, underscored the transformative power of accountability and serendipity. 注意： （1）续写词数应为150个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 With tools scattered across the workbench, Winston stared at the blueprints of his homemade robot, determined to create a machine that could heal broken relationships. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ However, when he activated the robot for the first time, its screen flickered unexpectedly, displaying a familiar face from his past. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】With tools scattered across the workbench, Winston stared at the blueprints of his homemade robot, determined to create a machine that could heal broken relationships. Winston’s robot, designed with emotional recognition algorithms guiding users to vulnerability over hollow apologies, emerged from nights soldering circuits. Testing staged a sandbox quarrel, the bot asking, “What hurt your heart?” sparked tearful reconciliation. Yet doubting machinery’s capacity for human messiness, he added a “silent listening” mode, inspired by Karl’s video resolving rage. However, when he activated the robot for the first time, its screen flickered unexpectedly, displaying a familiar face from his past. Cherisse’s aged yet unmistakable features materialized, eyes filled with tears. The machine had tracked her down, cross-referencing Winston’s apology with her digital footprints. “Message pending delivery,” it intoned. Winston’s hands trembled. Before he could abort, Cherisse’s live response played: “I waited years to hear that.” Her voice softened. “But seeing you build this… maybe some fractures make room for better things.” The camera captured Winston’s stunned reflection beside Rachel’s crayon drawings, weaving past and present into a single frame of healing. 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了​工程师Winston因机器人收到前同事Karl的道歉视频，回忆起九年前被陷害失去工作的痛苦，却在妻子Elizabeth的开导下领悟人生转折。受机器人启发，他录制对初恋Cherisse的迟来忏悔，完成自我救赎后，决心开发能修复人际关系的AI机器，在技术中融合情感与宽恕。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段句首内容“工作台上散落着工具，温斯顿盯着自制机器人的蓝图，决心打造一台能修复破裂人际关系的机器。”可知，第一段可描写温斯顿研发机器人引导用户直面脆弱，测试中成功调解沙盘争吵，并增设“静默倾听”模式以修复关系裂痕。 ②由第二段句首内容“然而首次启动时，屏幕突然闪烁，浮现出一个来自往昔的熟悉面容。”可知，第二段可描写温斯顿首次启动机器人时，意外触发前女友Cherisse的数字化身现身，通过追踪道歉记录促成迟来和解，过去与当下在瑞秋涂鸦中交织治愈。 2. 续写线索：研发动机​​→​​开发过程​​→​​​​自我怀疑与改进​​→​​​​首次启动意外​​→​​​​跨时空对话​​→​​​​象征性治愈​​ 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①激励：inspired → motivated / influenced by​​ ​​②颤抖：trembled → shook / quivered​​ ③变得温柔：softened → lowered / gentled​​ ④记录：​​captured → recorded / documented​​ 情绪类 ①决心：determined → resolved ②愤怒：rage →anger ③质疑：doubting → questioning / skeptical of / uncertain about​​ ④震惊：​​stunned →astonished​​ 【点睛】【高分句型1】 Yet doubting machinery’s capacity for human messiness, he added a “silent listening” mode, inspired by Karl’s video resolving rage. （运用了非谓语作状语，运用了非谓语作定语） 【高分句型2】 Before he could abort, Cherisse’s live response played: “I waited years to hear that.” （运用了before引导时间状语从句） 5 / 20 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024-2025学年高二英语下学期期中仿真模拟卷02 考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：150分 第一部分听力(共两节20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1．What does the woman need to buy? A．Trousers. B．Shirts. C．Shorts. 2．What has the man started doing recently? A．Cooking meals. B．Taking exercise. C．Keeping a diary. 3．What happened to the woman? A．She has been ill. B．She missed a party. C．She didn’t sleep well. 4．How will the woman help the man? A．By lending him some money. B．By showing him how to send letters. C．By driving him to his grandparents’ house. 5．What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．Buying a gift. B．Celebrating a wedding. C．Opening a new restaurant. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6．Where did the woman meet Scott last month? A．On a plane. B．At the cafe. C．In the company. 7．How old is Scott’s daughter? A．About 10 years old. B．Around 5 years old. C．Less than 1 year old. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8．Who is the man probably talking to? A．A hotel clerk. B．A waitress. C．His wife. 9．What kind of food does the man hate? A．British food. B．Indian food. C．Japanese food. 10．What does the man want the woman to do? A．Buy some vegetables. B．Cancel a reservation. C．Call a taxi for him. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11．What did Jenny do at the weekend? A．She visited her grandparents. B．She went to a farmer’s market. C．She helped her mom with housework. 12．Where does Steve probably live? A．In Dublin. B．In London. C．In New York. 13．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Brother and sister. B．Friends. C．Father and daughter. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14．Who is Mr. Parsons? A．A cook. B．A student. C．A professor. 15．What did Sally find difficult to deal with in college? A．Homesickness. B．Classmate relations. C．Class assignments. 16．What does Sally think of her roommates? A．They are friendly. B．They are talkative. C．They are confident. 17．How does Sally feel about her college life now? A．Bored. B．Hopeful. C．Worried. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18．What items primarily make up the floating area in the Pacific Ocean? A．Paper products. B．Glass bottles. C．Plastic waste. 19．What is the second “R” mentioned by the speaker? A．Reducing the amount of packaging. B．Recycling the materials. C．Reusing packaging. 20．What can individuals do to reduce waste according to the speaker? A．Be a responsible industry worker. B．Buy products packaged in paper. C．Conduct stricter rules. 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A、B、C、D的四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Part of STEM learning is seeing and doing, and then recording and analyzing the results. But not all online or homeschool programs are set up to accommodate science experiments or other STEM learning activities. Let’s take a look at a few mind-blowing labs that can help bring STEM topics alive for your child’s online school experience. Weather Laboratories To make learning about weather accessible and fun, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) created a lot of informative weather activities and virtual labs they recommend for students and educators. In fact, their weather science content for kids features a Weather Lab application that allows middle school students to predict weather patterns, and learn what happens when ocean currents and air masses interact. Simulations (模拟) for Science and Math It is a project of the University of Colorado Boulder and one of the richest single databases of online science interactives and virtual labs. Investigate more than 150 physics, chemistry, math, biology, and Earth science topics. Available in dozens of languages, the interactives are searchable by grade level, subject, and accessibility. Space Exploration Simulations The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) features many STEM learning activities for students in grades K-12. The interactive simulations are also gamified and make learning engaging and fun for your child. The app allows users to explore the universe and unlock stories of trailblazing scientists and their contributions to space exploration and science. 21．Who are the intended readers? A．Parents. B．Students. C．Teachers. D．Researchers. 22．What makes Simulations for Science and Math different from the other labs? A．It covers the most subjects. B．It has a translation centre. C．It offers gamified learning experiences. D．It provides multiple tools for recording. 23．What do all the three labs have in common? A．They centre on problem solving skills. B．They facilitate advanced scientific research. C．They provide virtual scientific exploration. D．They help students with STEM projects from school. B If you are a sushi or Chinese food expert, you are probably familiar with the neat little chopstick package that accompanies your meal. But, did you ever think about the life cycle of the chopsticks? What happens to these little wooden sticks when we are done with the meal? Felix Bock actually thought about it! Bock, an engineer whose mother describes him as a garbage man with a PhD, began a PhD program in structural bamboo materials a decade ago. As a sushi lover, he usually spends his evenings trying out the local sushi restaurants in Vancouver. One evening at dinner, he suddenly realized the connection between the bamboo chopsticks in his hand and his long-standing desire. This realization contributed to the creation of Chop Value. “I had been trying to complete a regional program to tackle urban wood waste,” Bock said. “So, I thought the little chopstick was a more relatable resource to show how you can build practical business opportunities from resource efficiency.” The program produces dozens of products using only the humble, little chopsticks, according to the woodworking network. The transformation of chopsticks has to go through a series of steps. Under high pressure, the chopsticks are transformed from individual sticks into a smooth, wooden material. After that, all that’s left is to cut, sand, and build the chopstick wood into whatever its final form will be. “We harvest used chopsticks in urban areas. Our resource is what others may view as waste — that means we don’t take original materials from our environment. Every chopstick is perfect, making them ideal to develop an innovative engineered material.” Bock said. Chop Value rescued more than 100 million chopsticks from a landfill fate. That is to say that not all used chopsticks end up in the trash and landfills. Some are given a new life as luxury furniture and tidy coasters (杯垫), which is just what Chop Value has been doing. That’s a pretty major accomplishment for a garbage man with a PhD． 24．What can we learn about Felix Bock from the first two paragraphs? A．He has a thinking mind. B．He runs a sushi restaurant. C．He used to be a cleaner. D．He enjoys the foreign flavors. 25．Why does Bock set up Chop Value? A．To clean up the urban waste. B．To recycle wasted wood. C．To design a building of bamboo. D．To reduce the use of chopsticks. 26．Which of the following best describes the program? A．Short-lived. B．Productive. C．Traditional. D．High-standard. 27．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Wood: A Kind of Raw Material Easier to Obtain B．New Energy Resources: Way Out to the Climate Change C．From Landfill to Home: The Chopsticks Recycling Revolution D．Chopsticks Transformation: A Complex and Multi-Step Process C Directly measuring soil carbon rather than relying on predictive models can provide hard evidence of how much carbon is being stored, allowing for better assessments of confidence in carbon markets for croplands, according to a study co-authored by Yale School of the Environment scientists. The research team found that sampling 10% of fields over large areas and longer periods provides reliable data. By directly measuring soil carbon, the credits sold accurately reflect carbon storage. This ensures buyers’ confidence in real climate benefits and reduces costs as projects increase. “The study suggests that we can do direct measurement at scale (规模), taking its application beyond carbon markets to other greenhouse gas accounting efforts like those conducted by countries to report their national emissions,” said co-author Mark Bradford, the E. H. Harriman Professor of Soils and Ecosystem Ecology. To help farmers calculate the cost-benefit of soil management projects, Eric Potash, a research scientist from the Agroecosystem Sustainability Center (ASC) at the University of Illinois, developed an open-source web app that allows users to explore the costs and profitability of soil carbon projects based on specific parameters: project size, duration, analysis costs, and sampling strategy. “This study suggests that people may be able to reliably quantify how much soil carbon is changing due to adoption of climate-smart agricultural and regenerative practices,” said Bradford. “If you can address the measurement and verification concerns around how soil carbon stocks are actually responding, it will help prioritize policies and investments that achieve soil restoration and protection, leading to improved water and nutrient retention in soils, aeration, and soil biodiversity. Such healthy soils will be more resilient to extreme weather and build food security.” 28．Compared to predictive models, what’s the advantage of directly measuring soil carbon? A．It offers more accurate carbon data. B．It is more cost-effective for small farms. C．It needs less time to produce the outcome. D．It focuses only on greenhouse gas emissions. 29．What does Mark Bradford think of direct soil carbon measurement? A．It has a broad application. B．It is only for research purposes. C．It has a limitation on carbon markets. D．It is too costly for widespread adoption. 30．Why was an open-source web app developed? A．To monitor global carbon emissions. B．To provide farmers with soil health data. C．To facilitate the trading of carbon credits. D．To help assess the economics of the soil carbon project. 31．What can be the best title for the text? A．Insights into Carbon Market Regulations B．The Role of Predictive Models in Agriculture C．Exploring Soil Carbon in Modern Agriculture D．Direct Soil Carbon Measurement: a New Frontier D Each year, the world loses about 10 million hectares of forest — an area about the size of Iceland because of cutting down trees. At that rate, some scientists predict the world’s forests could disappear in 100 to 200 years. To handle it, now researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have pioneered a technique to generate wood-like plant materials in a lab. This makes it possible to “grow” a wooden product without cutting down trees. In the lab, the researchers first take cells from the leaves of a young plant. These cells are cultured in liquid medium for two days, then moved to another medium which contains nutrients and two different hormones (激素). By adjusting the hormone levels, the researchers can tune the physical and mechanical qualities of the cells. Next, the researchers use a 3D printer to shape the cell-based material, and let the shaped material grow in the dark for three months. Finally, the researchers dehydrate (使脱水) the material, and then evaluate its qualities. They found that lower hormone levels lead to plant materials with more rounded, open cells of lower density (密度), while higher hormone levels contribute to the growth of plant materials with smaller but denser cell structures. Lower or higher density of cell structures makes the plant materials flexible, helping the materials grow with different wood-like characteristics. What’s more, it’s to be noted that the research process is about 100 times faster than the time it takes for a tree to grow to maturity! Research of this kind is ground-breaking. “This work demonstrates the great power of a technology,” says lead researcher, Jeffrey Berenstain. “The real opportunity here is to be at its best with what you use and how you use it. This technology can be tuned to meet the requirements you give about shapes, sizes, flexibility, and forms. It enables us to ‘grow’ any wooden product in a way that traditional agricultural methods can’t achieve.” 32．What’s the purpose of the study? A．To protect diverse plants. B．To grow more trees. C．To predict disappearing forests. D．To reduce tree losses. 33．What does the underlined word “tune” in paragraph 2 mean? A．Adopt. B．Change. C．Destroy. D．Increase. 34．Which can be concluded about the plant materials from the findings? A．Higher hormone levels produce less dense cells. B．Lower hormone levels lead to denser cell structures. C．The level of hormones influences their flexibility. D．Their density affects the shape of the cells. 35．What is the most suitable title of the text? A．An Innovative Technique on Plant Materials. B．A Profound Study on Global Plant Growth. C．Protecting Plant Diversity in Natural Forests. D．Comparing Tree Growth in Labs and Nature. 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下列短文，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。 How to Prepare for an Interview You may be the best candidate for a job, but that is no guarantee that you will be offered it. Experience and qualifications are important, but you may also have to sell yourself as the best person for the post. 36 Here are some procedures to go through. First of all, think about how you can make your best impression on the interviews. You should not present yourself as being different from what you are, but you can present yourself in a positive way. Consider what the interviewers’ likely prejudices and dislikes may be and take these into account when answering questions and unveiling your personalities and reflect on the personal qualities that might be necessary for the work you will be doing. 37 If the company wants an aggressive go-getter, tor instance, you had better not show a timid (服怯的) and overcautious self-image in the interview room. 38 The more you know about your potential employers, the better. Investigate their products, try them if appropriate, and keep a look out for their advertisements. Visit a library, read trade magazines, newspapers, company brochures and reports that will bring you up-to-date with the latest developments of the company. Know about your own strength. Sit down with a pen and paper and match your skills and experience to the job description in ap advertisement. 39 . Know about your weaknesses. 40 So don’t imagine you are certain to get away with anything, but what you cannot hide you can always explain provided you are well prepared. And if you think in a positive way about yourself, you can turn those explanations to your advantage. A．Research the company. B．Find out what the company’s priorities are. C．This require you know as much about the position as possible. D．Good interviewers are practiced in finding the weaknesses in the candidates. E．These qualities will surely be expected and perhaps even tested in the interview. F．Do you have potential in certain areas which could be realized if given the chance? G．Think out the employer would benefit by choosing you rather than another candidate. 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中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 In the northern part of Chile, a small village named Chungungo lay between the Pacific Ocean and the Atacama Desert. This area was known for its heavy fog, which 41 the land in lasting dim (暗淡的) light but gave no help to the dry ground, leaving the village 42 . One day, a Canadian scientist named Robert, on a worldwide research trip, found this desolate landscape. To his surprise, he saw many spider webs, showing that spiders lived 43 in this tough environment. Interested, Robert 44 the webs under a microscope and found their strong water-collecting 45 , which let them get moisture (水分) from the fog. It gave him a great idea. “What if people could 46 the fog like the spiders’ webs?” he wondered. With the help of the Chilean government, Robert created a(n) 47 material net made to harvest fog in thick areas. He built rows of these nets, making a web-shaped 48 that harvested the fog. The result was 49 . As the fog passed through the nets, it 50 water drops, which fell into pipes under the nets for 51 and cleaning, providing fresh water. This creative solution 52 Chungungo, turning the dead land into a lively environment. Robert’s discovery not only 53 the water shortage issue but also showed the importance of 54 and adaptation. It proved that nature holds answers for 55 , and with clever thinking, humans can find these secrets to make their world better. 41．A．preserved B．decorated C．covered D．blocked 42．A．useless B．lifeless C．homeless D．endless 43．A．well B．deep C．fast D．hard 44．A．designed B．organized C．carved D．examined 45．A．potential B．custom C．ability D．category 46．A．digest B．collect C．borrow D．simplify 47．A．artificial B．natural C．organic D．widespread 48．A．society B．principle C．system D．occupation 49．A．surprising B．alarming C．puzzling D．disappointing 50．A．picked up B．took on C．gave away D．turned into 51．A．saving B．gathering C．training D．travelling 52．A．generated B．investigated C．changed D．praised 53．A．discovered B．followed C．analysed D．solved 54．A．direction B．innovation C．unity D．courage 55．A．ambition B．progress C．dimension D．living 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The concept of a shorter workweek has gained popularity due to its potential benefits, such as reduced stress and improved work-life balance. However, Emelia Quist, 56 (represent) the Federation of Small Businesses, recently raised concerns about the 57 (suitable) of adopting a four-day working week across various industries. “Industries like social care present a significant challenge 58 it comes to carrying out a reduced workweek. These sectors (行业) demand continuous staffing 59 (safeguard) the well-being and safety of those under their care. Striking 60 balance between allowing for shorter work hours and maintaining the necessary level of care 61 (be) essential.” Quist’s remarks highlight the need for careful consideration and adaptation to meet the unique requirements of different sectors. To make a four-day working week viable (可行的) in such industries, 62 (innovation) solutions must be explored. One possibility is to introduce flexible scheduling, 63 employees work varied shifts over four days. Additionally, taking advantage of technological advancements could ease the pressure 64 staff, making it easier to switch to shorter workweeks while still maintaining care quality. In a word, it is important to recognize that a four-day working week cannot 65 (apply) universally without considering the unique challenges of each sector. We can better manage the challenges of this change by customizing solutions for each industry. 第四部分写作(共两节满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 66．假设你是李华，你校英语杂志 Crazy English将举办主题为“How to use social media platforms wisely”的征文比赛，请你写一篇短文投稿。 注意： 1. 写作词数为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 How to use social media platforms wisely Many social miedia platforms are becoming increasingly popular as science and technology progresses. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Winston Sinclair’s quiet evening was interrupted by a squat grey robot at his door. The machine delivered an apology video from Karl Anderson, a former colleague who sabotaged Winston’s job application at Future Industries nine years prior. Karl confessed to spreading rumors that Winston was “impossible to work with,” driven by fear of competition. Initially furious—“THAT SCOUNDREL!”—Winston recalled his dashed career hopes. Yet his wife Elizabeth reminded him: missing that job led him to IndustriCorp, where they met, married, and had their daughter Rachel. “Things worked out just fine,” she said. Winston accepted Karl’s apology, realizing life’s unexpected blessings. The robot then demanded Winston record his own apology, calibrated to match Karl’s in “value.” His trivial confessions—scratching a hover-bike, childhood theft—were rejected as “insufficient.” Finally, Winston recalled breaking Cherisse’s heart at 22. The robot approved: “Value is sufficient.” As Winston apologized for fleeing love out of fear, he felt “lighter,” mirroring Karl’s catharsis. The robot departed to deliver both messages. Watching it vanish into the night, Winston—inspired—declared: “I’m going to build a robot.” This encounter bridged past regrets and present gratitude. Winston’s journey from resentment to forgiveness, and his resolve to create his own reconciling machine, underscored the transformative power of accountability and serendipity. 注意： （1）续写词数应为150个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 With tools scattered across the workbench, Winston stared at the blueprints of his homemade robot, determined to create a machine that could heal broken relationships. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ However, when he activated the robot for the first time, its screen flickered unexpectedly, displaying a familiar face from his past. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 / 10 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$