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永州市2025年高考第三次模拟考试 英语 命题人：冯南珍(道县一中) 彭南英(新田一中) 杨辉(永州四中) 赵博(永州一中) 注意事项： 1.本试卷共10页，满分150分。考试用时120分钟。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 2.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在答题卡上。 3.选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号，不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 1. What is the man most likely doing now? A. Packing for a trip. B. Waiting for a flight. C. Saying goodbye to a friend. 2. What are the speakers talking about? A. A radio host. B. An old song. C. A happy wedding. 3. What will the woman probably do today? A. Pick up Mark. B. Visit an exhibition. C. Dine with her aunt. 4. What does the customer want to change? A. The delivery date. B. The product ordered. C. The payment method. When does the next available train depart? A. 9:45. B. 10:15. C. 11:00. 第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What will the weather be like today? A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Snowy, 7. What will the man do for safety? A. Move his car. B. Secure outdoor chairs. C. Prepare emergency supplies. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What new program is mentioned? A. A recycling program. B. A reading program. C. A sports coaching program. 9. When is the tutoring scheduled? A. On Wednesday afternoons. B. On Saturday mornings. C. On Sunday evenings. 10. What has changed about the cleanups? A. New leadership. B. Changed location. C. Cancelled schedule. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. How did Jack go to school as a child? A. By bus. B. On foot. C. By bicycle. 12. What does Jack think of parents' driving kids to school? A. He encourages it. B. He disapproves of it. C. He considers it reasonable 13. What worries the woman? A. Parents ignore kids' safety. B. Parents protect kids too much. C. Parents put much stress on kids. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. Why did Professor Li start sharing traditional Chinese culture online originally? A. To start a business. B. To teach traditional arts. C. To record her learning journey. 15. Why is calligraphy good for beginners? A. It's easy to learn. B. It's useful for daily life. C. It shows the beauty of culture. 16. Which cultural practice was the hardest for Professor Li to master? A. Paper-cutting. B. Peking opera. C. Chinese chess. 17. What does Professor Li suggest the audience do? A. Set ambitious targets. B. Focus only on one practice. C. Enjoy the learning process. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What is "Life of Johnson"? A. A news report. B. A popular novel. C. A column in a magazine. 19. In which year did Johnson begin working at Sports Times? A. 1981. B. 1983. C. 1985. 20. What made Johnson well-known? A. His humorous writing. B. His sports achievements. C. His comedy performances. 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将选项涂黑。 A Join Us for an Unforgettable Weekend of Dance! Looking for a fun, affordable, professional, and organized dance competition near you? Turn It Up Dance Challenge is not just a weekend of dancing and competing but a truly memorable, educational, and positive experience. Why Attend Turn It Up Dance Challenge? ·FREE photos and videos ·We offer 4 Levels of competition ·The best customer service with crew members who care ·Competitions are not during school hours ·DISCOUNTS are available for both NEW and RETURNING studios Are There TIU Dance Competitions Near Me? This year Turn It Up Dance Challenge will be holding events in Georgia, Missouri, Michigan, New York and Ohio. Let us know where you want to see a Turn It Up Dance Challenge regional competition! What Other Events Does TIU Offer? ·National Dance Competitions If you had a great time at one of our regional competitions, you’ll LOVE our events! Join us for a week of unforgettable fun every summer. Take convention classes, meet new friends, “turn it up” at our famous National’s party, and, of course, compete! ·Dance Conventions Join us during the months of October-December for our very popular and affordable one-day Turn It Up Dance conventions! A full day of learning from the best in the industry. Take classes in various styles including jazz, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop, tap, and Broadway! Learn cutting-edge choreography (编舞艺术)and win National Dance Team Invitations and Scholarship Dollars. You’ll meet and connect with many well-known and up-and-coming professionals in the dance industry! 1. What is an advantage of Turn It Up Dance Challenge? A. Its convenient time. B. No charge for studios. C. Its best public service. D. A discount for the photos. 2 What can participants do at Turn It Up Dance conventions? A. Acquire painting skills. B. Take rock music classes. C Meet famous professionals. D. Learn about ancient dancers. 3. Where is the text probably taken from? A. A textbook. B. A magazine. C. A course plan. D. An academic article. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一个舞蹈比赛的情况。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Why Attend Turn It Up Dance Challenge?部分“Competitions are not during school hours(比赛不在上课时间进行)”可知，Turn It Up Dance Challenge的优势是时间很方便。故选A。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“You’ll meet and connect with many well-known and up-and-coming professionals in the dance industry!(你会遇到并联系到许多知名的和有前途的专业人士在舞蹈行业！)”可知，参加者可以在Turn It Up Dance大会上结识著名的专业人士。故选C。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Looking for a fun, affordable, professional, and organized dance competition near you? Turn It Up Dance Challenge is not just a weekend of dancing and competing but a truly memorable, educational, and positive experience.(在你附近寻找一个有趣的、负担得起的、专业的、有组织的舞蹈比赛吗？打开它的舞蹈挑战不只是一个周末的舞蹈和竞争，而是一个真正难忘的，教育和积极的经验)”可知，文章主要介绍了一个舞蹈比赛的情况。由此推知，文章可能选自一本杂志。故选B。 B During my undergraduate years in Kerala, India, a severe flood changed my life. One morning, I was urgently awakened by a friend informing me that heavy rain had caused flooding in our area. Outside, the scene was chaotic: families trapped on rooftops, children crying for help, and hospital patients being evacuated (疏散). My friends and I immediately joined the rescue efforts, distributing food to those affected. This experience had a profound impact on me, leading me to a new career path. I had initially pursued civil engineering, inspired by my dream of designing buildings. However, as my studies progressed, I became more interested in research. The flood clarified my direction. After volunteering in affected communities that summer, I decided to focus on natural disasters. I applied for a master’s program in development studies, a multidisciplinary (多学科的) course covering sustainable development, geography, and economics, with hands-on community projects. This decision greatly surprised my friends and family, who questioned why I was leaving engineering for social sciences. They worried about my job prospects, but I was determined to follow my passion. The program exposed me to projects helping communities plan for climate change, strengthening my belief in this path. I then applied for a Ph. D., despite financial uncertainty and the challenge of switching fields. Many universities preferred candidates with consistent academic backgrounds, and I faced rejections and skepticism during interviews. However, one program accepted me, allowing me to study how better water resource management and policy can help vulnerable populations adapt to climate change uncertainties. Starting the Ph. D. was exciting but challenging. Now, three years into my program, I am confident in my decision. The challenges are worth it, as I can dive into an issue I care deeply about and potentially help people. My journey has taught me that following your heart, even on an unconventional path, is the right choice. 4. What does the writer want to show by mentioning the flood experience? A. The urgency of rescue efforts. B. The necessity of distributing food. C. Its significant effect on his career path. D. Its disastrous consequences for the residents. 5. How did the writer’s friends and family feel about his career decision? A. They felt happy and proud. B. They felt angry and confused. C. They felt doubtful and dismissive. D. They felt shocked and concerned. 6. Which of the following best describes the writer's application process for a Ph. D.? A. Eventful. B. Unbearable. C. Delightful. D. Effortless. 7. What can we learn from the text? A. Challenges are unavoidable. B. We should think before we act. C. We should pursue our dreams despite conventions. D. Following others’ advice helps make right decisions. 【答案】4. C 5. D 6. A 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者在印度喀拉拉邦读本科时，一场严重的洪水改变其职业道路的经历。作者从最初的土木工程专业，转向研究自然灾害，并坚定地在这条道路上追求梦想。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“This experience had a profound impact on me, leading me to a new career path. (这次经历对我产生了深远的影响，引领我走上了一条新的职业道路。)”可知，作者提及洪水经历是为了表明它对自己的职业道路产生了重大影响。故选C项。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“This decision greatly surprised my friends and family, who questioned why I was leaving engineering for social sciences. They worried about my job prospects, but I was determined to follow my passion. (这一决定让我的朋友和家人大为惊讶，他们质疑我为什么要离开工程学转向社会科学。他们担心我的就业前景，但我决心追随自己的热情。)”可知，作者的朋友和家人对他的职业决定感到惊讶，并且质疑他为什么放弃工程学转向社会科学，还担心他的就业前景，即他们感到震惊和担忧。故选D项。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“I then applied for a Ph. D., despite financial uncertainty and the challenge of switching fields. Many universities preferred candidates with consistent academic backgrounds, and I faced rejections and skepticism during interviews. However, one program accepted me, allowing me to study how better water resource management and policy can help vulnerable populations adapt to climate change uncertainties. (我随后申请了博士学位，尽管面临经济上的不确定性以及跨领域的挑战。许多大学更喜欢具有连贯学术背景的候选人，我在面试中遭遇了拒绝和质疑。然而，有一个项目录取了我，使我能够研究更好的水资源管理和政策如何能帮助弱势群体适应气候变化的不确定性。)”可知，作者申请博士学位时面临经济上的不确定性、跨专业的挑战，许多大学更倾向于学术背景一致的候选人，面试中还遭遇了拒绝和质疑，尽管困难重重，但最终有一个项目录取了他。由此可推断出作者申请博士学位的过程充满了波折。故选A项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句“My journey has taught me that following your heart, even on an unconventional path, is the right choice. (我的旅程告诉我，跟随自己的内心，即使走在一条非传统的道路上，也是正确的选择。)”可知，作者的经历让他明白，即使选择一条非传统的道路，也要追随自己的内心，即我们应该不顾常规去追求梦想。故选C项。 C Being struck by lightning is something humans generally try to avoid. But for at least one tropical tree species, this might be a good thing. Scientists have long believed that being hit by lightning could have only negative effects on trees. “Your best-case scenario (设想) is that you’re kind of okay, and your worst-case scenario is: you explode in a million bits,” says Evan Gora, a forest ecologist at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in New York State. But after spending many years studying the effects of lightning on rainforests, Gora began wondering whether trees could not only survive this usually deadly event but also actually get some kind of advantage from it. To find out, he and his colleagues spent several years following the fate of 93 trees from various species in the rainforest of central Panama when they were directly struck by lightning. Nine were from a species known as the almendro (油蜡豆树), a forest giant native to Central and South America that can grow up to 165 feet tall. After the trees were struck, the researchers continued to monitor the ones that survived the shock, checking their overall condition. The results showed that the almendro trees were very resistant to lightning and minimally damaged. A few other large species also survived the strikes and might have benefitted as well, but lightning had not struck enough of these species for the researchers to be certain. The researchers also assume that the almendro might have evolved to attract lightning — or at least not to avoid it, as most other trees have. Almendro trees’ wide crown (树冠) and tall height. which enhance its chance of being hit, make it a living lightning rod (避雷针). Gora thinks similar abilities to benefit from lightning might be widespread across other species and types of forests. Allan Carroll, a disturbance ecologist at the University of British Columbia, who wasn’t involved in the research, says, “The findings of the study are quite novel and make a significant contribution to our knowledge of plant evolution.” 8. Why does the author quote Evan Gora? A. To show a fact. B. To support a point. C. To explain a concept. D. To illustrate a phenomenon. 9. How did researchers study the effects of lightning on trees? A. They checked the related data yearly. B. They tracked the subjects for a long time. C. They compared the height of different trees. D. They recorded the frequency of lighting occurrences. 10. What can we learn from paragraph 4? A. Almendro trees are likely to attract lightning. B. The result of the research is totally convincing. C Being resistant to lightning is common to trees. D. Almendro trees can get sheltered from lightning. 11. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. How do trees conduct electricity? B. How are trees protected from lightning? C. Can tree species benefit from lightning? D. Can lightning harm rainforest ecosystem? 【答案】8. B 9. B 10. A 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍一项研究，探讨某些树种是否可能从雷击中获得益处。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Scientists have long believed that being hit by lightning could have only negative effects on trees. “Your best-case scenario (设想) is that you’re kind of okay, and your worst-case scenario is: you explode in a million bits,” says Evan Gora, a forest ecologist at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in New York State. (科学家们长期以来一直认为，被闪电击中只会对树木产生负面影响。纽约州卡里生态系统研究所的森林生态学家Evan Gora说：“最好的情况是，你基本没事，而最坏的情况是，你会被炸得粉碎。”)”可知，作者引用Evan Gora的话是为了支持一个观点，即长期以来科学家认为雷击对树木只有负面影响。故选B。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“To find out, he and his colleagues spent several years following the fate of 93 trees from various species in the rainforest of central Panama when they were directly struck by lightning. (为了找到答案，他和他的同事们花了几年时间追踪巴拿马中部热带雨林中93棵不同种类的树木在直接被闪电击中后的命运)”可知，通过长时间追踪被雷击的树木，研究人员研究雷击对树木的影响。故选B。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“The researchers also assume that the almendro might have evolved to attract lightning — or at least not to avoid it, as most other trees have. (研究人员还假设，油蜡豆树可能已经进化到吸引闪电——或者至少不像大多数其他树木那样避免闪电)”可知，油蜡豆树有可能吸引闪电。故选A。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“But for at least one tropical tree species, this might be a good thing. (但对于至少一种热带树种来说，这可能是一件好事)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要探讨的是某些树种是否可能从雷击中获得益处，所以“树种能从闪电中受益吗？”适合作为文章标题。故选C。 D Since the beginning of human history, somewhere over 300,000 years ago, intellectual curiosity, the desire to learn more about the world and find answers to deeper questions, has paved the way for some of humankind’s most innovative and transformative discoveries. From the advancements Homo sapiens (智人) made in tool design to our recent progress in renewable energy, intellectual curiosity has been a driving force. There is strong evidence that curiosity aids information retention (记忆) and our ability to learn. A study published in the journal Trends in Cognitive Science suggests that if curiosity is aroused, it enhances learning via increased attentional processes during information seeking and retention via enhanced memory. Furthermore, neurological research has shown that curiosity makes our brains more receptive for learning, and that as we learn, we enjoy the sensation of learning, which in turn leads to us wanting to learn more and more. The value of these skills in the workplace is being clearly recognised by organisations and think tanks. Presently our ability to exercise curiosity is challenged by our prioritisation of immediate answers over questions. Our constant access to technology has adapted us to seeking quick solutions rather than formulating deeper questions. This is compounded by the lack of time that so many of us experience day to day. Busyness seems to be a key characteristic of modern life as well as a glorified status symbol. The fear of missing out and the influence of digital culture, which promotes constant connectivity and the expectation of immediate responses, act as a barrier to taking the time to get curious about a subject. Despite the barriers that exist and prevent us from exercising our intellectual curiosity to the fullest extent, the ability to stay curious may be one of the most important properties we have. If intellectual curiosity is like a muscle, then we need to be sure we are exercising it. If we don’t, it might wither (枯萎). And without it, we run a risk of not experiencing the world and all of its possibilities for learning, new answers and unexpected experiences. 12. What does the writer intend to tell us in paragraph 1? A. Humans’ progress in renewable energy. B. The significance of intellectual curiosity. C. The long history of intellectual curiosity. D. Humans’ intellectual development over time. 13. How does curiosity benefit our ability to learn according to researches? A. It aids our brain to organize information. B. It helps us maintain our existing memory. C. It develops our creative and critical thinking. D. It enhances concentration and enjoyment in learning. 14. What does the underlined word “formulating” in paragraph 3 most probably mean? A. Raising. B. Discussing. C. Avoiding. D. Simplifying. 15. How is the necessity of exercising intellectual curiosity presented? A. By giving an example. B. By giving a definition. C. By providing a reason. D. By making a comparison. 【答案】12. B 13. D 14. A 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了智力好奇心的重要性、益处、面临的挑战以及保持它的必要性。 【12题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Since the beginning of human history, somewhere over 300,000 years ago, intellectual curiosity, the desire to learn more about the world and find answers to deeper questions, has paved the way for some of humankind’s most innovative and transformative discoveries. (自从30多万年前人类历史的开端，智力好奇心，即了解更多关于世界和找到更深层次问题答案的欲望，已经为人类一些最具创新性和变革性的发现铺平了道路)”可知，作者在第一段中主要想告诉我们智力好奇心的重要性。故选B。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“A study published in the journal Trends in Cognitive Science suggests that if curiosity is aroused, it enhances learning via increased attentional processes during information seeking and retention via enhanced memory. Furthermore, neurological research has shown that curiosity makes our brains more receptive for learning, and that as we learn, we enjoy the sensation of learning, which in turn leads to us wanting to learn more and more. (发表在《认知科学趋势》杂志上的一项研究表明，如果好奇心被激发起来，它会通过增加信息寻求过程中的注意力过程来增强学习，并通过增强记忆来增强信息保留。此外，神经学研究表明，好奇心使我们的大脑更容易接受学习，而且随着我们的学习，我们享受学习的感觉，这反过来又使我们想要学习越来越多)”可知，好奇心通过增强注意力和享受学习过程来提高我们的学习能力。故选D。 【14题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段“Our constant access to technology has adapted us to seeking quick solutions rather than formulating deeper questions. (我们不断地接触技术已经使我们适应了寻求快速解决方案，而不是formulating更深层次的问题)”可知，不断接触技术使得人们可以寻求快速解决方案，所以不会提出更深层次的问题，划线单词formulating在此处意为“提出”，与Raising意思相近。故选A。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Despite the barriers that exist and prevent us from exercising our intellectual curiosity to the fullest extent, the ability to stay curious may be one of the most important properties we have. If intellectual curiosity is like a muscle, then we need to be sure we are exercising it. If we don’t, it might wither (枯萎). And without it, we run a risk of not experiencing the world and all of its possibilities for learning, new answers and unexpected experiences. (尽管存在阻碍我们充分发挥智力好奇心的障碍，但保持好奇心的能力可能是我们拥有的最重要的特性之一。如果智力好奇心像肌肉一样，那么我们需要确保我们在锻炼它。如果我们不这样做，它可能会枯萎。没有它，我们就冒着无法体验世界及其所有学习、新答案和意外经历的可能性的风险)”可知，将智力好奇心比作肌肉，它需锻炼，否则枯萎，说明锻炼智力好奇心和不锻炼的结果不同，所以作者通过进行比较来阐述锻炼智力好奇心的必要性。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。 Do you ever find yourself looking back on earlier times, remembering happy moments from the past? Nostalgia (怀旧之情), the feeling associated with remembering happiness in the past, is often described as bittersweet. It is bitter because you long for things that no longer exist but sweet as you enjoy remembering your past happiness. ____16____. After all, it will result in happy emotions or sad ones which dominate a person’s experience. ____17____ People share old social media posts remembering the good old days. They buy products made years ago from secondhand stores and enjoy media that reminds them of their childhoods. This desire for nostalgia makes a lot of sense because this feeling has psychological benefits. It can improve a person’s mood and self-esteem, sometimes helping people handle difficult transitions in life. ____18____. They can be encouraged to solve interpersonal issues, reconnect with old friends, and prioritize the important relationships in their life. But nostalgia can also cause emotional problems. Focusing on the past can make people less satisfied with the present and make it harder to find motivation to improve their current situation. ____19____. They may forget about or ignore past hardships, thinking only about the positive side of things. How can you find a balance, remembering the past without letting it disturb the present? Start by making a conscious effort to recognize and be grateful for the positives in your current situation. ____20____, while remembering the past. And share these memories with others to deepen relationships by learning more about each other or bonding over shared experiences. Nostalgia can bring many benefits to individuals and to communities, but we all must also be careful to avoid its pitfalls. A. Listen to music, go for walks, and watch your favorite movie B. In today’s culture, expressions of nostalgia are becoming common C. Focus on lessons you’ve learned and ways you’ve grown over the years D. It can also promote people’s social understanding as they share memories E. Nostalgia is even categorized into positive nostalgia and negative nostalgia F. It can also lead people to view earlier stages of life with rose-colored glasses G Nostalgia is generally viewed as a positive emotion with numerous health benefits 【答案】16. E 17. B 18. D 19. F 20. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了怀旧之情有积极和消极之分，分析了其利弊，还给出了平衡怀旧与当下的建议。 【16题详解】 下文“After all, it will result in happy emotions or sad ones which dominate a person’s experience .(毕竟，它会导致快乐或悲伤的情绪主导一个人的体验。)”表明怀旧会带来不同情绪。E选项“Nostalgia is even categorized into positive nostalgia and negative nostalgia (怀旧甚至被分为积极怀旧和消极怀旧)”引出了怀旧有不同类型，与下文能很好衔接，说明不同类型会带来不同情绪。故选E项。 【17题详解】 下文“People share old social media posts remembering the good old days. They buy products made years ago from secondhand stores and enjoy media that reminds them of their childhoods. (人们分享旧的社交媒体帖子来回忆过去的美好时光。他们从二手商店购买多年前生产的产品，并欣赏那些让他们想起童年的媒体内容。)”描述了人们表达怀旧的常见行为。B选项“In today’s culture, expressions of nostalgia are becoming common (在当今文化中，怀旧的表达变得很常见)”概括了这一现象，引出下文内容。故选B项。 【18题详解】 上文“It can improve a person’s mood and self-esteem, sometimes helping people handle difficult transitions in life. (它可以改善一个人的情绪和自尊，有时帮助人们应对生活中的困难转变。)”阐述了怀旧的好处，下文“They can be encouraged to solve interpersonal issues, reconnect with old friends, and prioritize the important relationships in their life. (他们会受到鼓励去解决人际关系问题，与老朋友重新建立联系，并优先处理生活中重要的人际关系。)”进一步说明在社交方面的积极影响。D选项“It can also promote people’s social understanding as they share memories (当人们分享回忆时，它还可以促进人们的社交理解)”起到了承上启下的作用，既承接上文的好处，又引出下文社交方面的内容。故选D项。 【19题详解】 下文“They may forget about or ignore past hardships, thinking only about the positive side of things. (他们可能会忘记或忽视过去的艰难困苦，只考虑事情的积极方面。)”描述了一种对过去片面的看法。F选项“It can also lead people to view earlier stages of life with rose colored glasses (它还会导致人们以乐观的态度看待人生的早期阶段)”与之呼应，说明怀旧可能带来的这种片面看待过去的情况。故选F项。 【20题详解】 上文“Start by making a conscious effort to recognize and be grateful for the positives in your current situation. (首先要有意识地认识到并感激你当前处境中的积极方面)”强调关注当下积极面，C选项“Focus on lessons you’ve learned and ways you’ve grown over the years (关注你多年来学到的经验教训和成长方式)”进一步说明在回忆过去时应该关注的内容，与上文衔接紧密，且能体现平衡过去与当下的意思。故选C项。 第二部分 英语知识运用(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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 My uncle George enjoys a simple life — no smartphones, no internet — so communication is limited to in-person phone calls. My uncle and I have always shared a special ____21____ — our middle name, George, is a point of pride. Still, when I was 5, I sensed something was wrong with him. My parents said Uncle George was mentally ____22____. Back in the day George would ____23____ ask for my cellphone number and write it down. He’d call many times. This went on for years, until six years ago, he ____24____ my number to memory. Until now, he calls me 10 times a day, without ____25____. Our phone calls always follow the same ____26____: when the phone rings, I always say “Hi, George,” “It’s your dad, George! ...” We go ____27____ for minutes, only breaking the bit to ____28____ heartily. Then, he’ll say I’m the best guy and ____29____ telling me he’ll call me back. This conversation has been repeated multiple times a day for years now. No matter what’s going on in the world, the ____30____ of these calls is something I can ____31____ on. At my most stressed and frustrated, that phone call nevertheless rolls in, allowing me to escape reality for a bit and just laugh and ____32____ like a kid again. It’s impossible for him to ____33____ certain aspects of my life. However, he’s able to bring me the same love and ____34____. It’s an act of love that ____35____ me, just a little bit, every single day. 21. A. bond B. interest C. skill D. goal 22. A. focused B. disabled C. gifted D. exhausted 23. A. rarely B. regularly C. proudly D. unwillingly 24. A. connected B. owed C. contributed D. committed 25. A. luck B. warning C. fail D. regret 26. A. tone B. structure C. speed D. volume 27. A. up and down B. in and out C. back and forth D. near and far 28. A. laugh B. hug C. sing D. dance 29. A. wake up B. show up C. end up D. catch up 30. A. fluency B. efficiency C. accuracy D. consistency 31. A. count B. turn C. look D. put 32. A. walk B. climb C. run D. act 33. A. ruin B. understand C. report D. limit 34. A. acceptance B. allowance C. resistance D. ignorance 35. A. forgives B. discovers C. assesses D. saves 【答案】21. A 22. B 23. B 24. D 25. C 26. B 27. C 28. A 29. C 30. D 31. A 32. D 33. B 34. A 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者与精神残疾的叔叔乔治之间特殊且温暖的电话情谊。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我和叔叔之间一直有一种特殊的联系——我们的中间名乔治是我们引以为傲的一点。A. bond联系；B. interest兴趣；C. skill技能；D. goal目标。根据后文“our middle name, George, is a point of pride”可知，因为有相同的中间名，所以两人之间有特殊的联系。故选A。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我父母说乔治叔叔精神上有残疾。A. focused专注的；B. disabled残疾的；C. gifted有天赋的；D. exhausted筋疲力尽的。根据后文“Back in the day, George would ____3____ ask for my cellphone number and write it down. He’d call many times.”以及“he calls me 10 times a day”可知，叔叔精神方面有问题，所以总是打电话。故选B。 【23题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：以前，乔治会定期要我的电话号码并记下来。A. rarely很少地；B. regularly定期地；C. proudly骄傲地；D. unwillingly不情愿地。根据后文“He’d call many times. This went on for years”可知，他会定期要电话号码并打电话。故选B。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这种情况持续了好几年，直到六年前，他把我的号码记在了脑子里。A. connected连接；B. owed欠债；C. contributed贡献；D. committed牢记。根据后文“my number to memory”可知叔叔记住了作者的电话号码，短语commit sth. to memory表示“把……牢记在心”。故选D。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：直到现在，他一天给我打十次电话，从未间断。A. luck运气；B. warning警告；C. fail失败；D. regret后悔。根据前文“he calls me 10 times a day, without”可知，叔叔每天打10次电话，一直是这样。without fail 表示 “必定，总是，一直”，符合语境。故选C。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们的电话总是遵循同样的结构：当电话铃响时，我总是说：“嗨，乔治，”“是你爸爸，乔治！……”A. tone语气；B. structure结构；C. speed速度；D. volume音量。根据后文“when the phone rings, I always say “Hi, George,” “It’s your dad, George! ...””可知，作者和叔叔的电话总是遵循同样的结构。故选B。 【27题详解】 考查固定短语辨析。句意：我们来回聊了几分钟，只是偶尔停下来开怀大笑。A. up and down上上下下；B. in and out进进出出；C. back and forth来回地；D. near and far到处。根据后文“for minutes, only breaking the bit to ____8____ heartily”可知，作者和叔叔在电话里一来一回地交谈，go back and forth表示“来回地”。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们来回聊了几分钟，只是偶尔停下来开怀大笑。A. laugh笑；B. hug拥抱；C. sing唱歌；D. dance跳舞。根据后文 “just laugh”以及“like a kid again”可知，两人会停下来开心地笑。故选A。 【29题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：然后，他会说我是最好的人，最后告诉我他会再给我打电话。A. wake up醒来；B. show up露面；C. end up结束；D. catch up赶上。根据后文“telling me he’ll call me back”可知，叔叔最后会说会再给作者打电话。故选C。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：无论世界上发生了什么，这些电话的一致性是我可以依靠的东西。A. fluency流利；B. efficiency效率；C. accuracy准确性；D. consistency一致性。根据前文“This conversation has been repeated multiple times a day for years now.”可知，作者和叔叔的电话多年来内容一致，所以是指电话的一致性。故选D。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：无论世界上发生了什么，这些电话的一致性是我可以依靠的东西。A. count依靠，数数；B. turn转；C. look看；D. put放置。根据后文“At my most stressed and frustrated, that phone call nevertheless rolls in”可知，作者在最紧张和沮丧的时候，电话还是会打进来，所以这些电话是作者可以依靠的东西。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在我最紧张和沮丧的时候，电话还是会打进来，让我暂时逃离现实，像个孩子一样又笑又闹。A. walk散步；B. climb攀爬；C. run奔跑；D. act行动，表现。根据后文“like a kid again”可知，作者在和叔叔打电话时表现的像孩子一样放松。故选D。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他不可能理解我生活的某些方面。A. ruin毁灭；B. understand理解；C. report报告；D. limit限制。根据后文“certain aspects of my life”结合上文提到叔叔精神有残疾，叔叔不太可能理解作者生活中的一些事情。故选B。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，他能给我带来同样的爱和接纳。A. acceptance接纳；B. allowance津贴；C. resistance阻力；D. ignorance无知。根据前文“he’s able to bring me the same love and”可知，叔叔虽然不能理解作者生活的某些方面，但是能带来同样的爱和接纳。故选A。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这是一种爱的行为，每天都让我得到一点拯救。A. forgives原谅；B. discovers发现；C. assesses评估；D. saves拯救。根据后文“just a little bit, every single day”可知，叔叔的爱每天都在拯救作者。故选D。 第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 On Saturday, a Beijing folk song reading and enjoying event was held at the Beijing Library, ____36____ readers immersed themselves in the enchanting world of folk songs, experiencing the cultural charm of Beijing’s traditional folk music. ____37____ (title) “Chinese Music: The Everlasting Folk Songs”, the event aimed to celebrate the rich heritage of Chinese folk music. In the opening speech, Mao Yajun, head of the Capital Library, emphasized ink songs are a cultural treasure. She noted that North China, with its diverse ____38____ (geography) environments and cultural landscapes, ____39____ (have) a long history of folk songs that are unique in style and that the event sought ____40____ (show) the cultural charm of different regions. Mao hoped the event would help people appreciate these heritages, evoking hometown memories while ____41____ (develop) a sense of warmth and connection through familiar dialects and feelings. At the event, 81-year-old Chang Fuyao and 74-year-old Zhang Guobao, both inheritors of intangible cultural heritage, delivered an exciting ____42____ (perform) of the Tongzhou Canal Work Song, their voices reviving laborers’ bustling scenes. A Beijing folk song study tour, led by folk song experts, will start a week later. It will include ____43____ (representative) from the audience who will visit the birthplaces of folk songs, conduct on-site investigations, ____44____ interact with folk song singers, promoters, and researchers. Participants will learn to sing a folk song, experience local customs, and start _____45_____ unique reading journey. 【答案】36. where 37. Titled 38. geographical##geographic 39. has 40. to show 41. developing 42. performance 43. representatives 44. and 45. a 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了一场北京民歌鉴赏活动及其相关后续安排。 【36题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：上周六，北京图书馆举办了一场北京民歌阅读和欣赏活动，读者们沉浸在民歌的迷人世界中，体验北京传统民族音乐的文化魅力。非限制性定语从句修饰先行词the Beijing Library，在从句作地点状语，故用where。故填where。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这场名为“中国音乐：永恒的民歌”的活动旨在颂扬中国民间音乐的丰富遗产。此处title与event构成被动关系，故用过去分词作状语，首字母大写。故填Titled。 【38题详解】 考查形容词。句意：她指出，华北地区拥有多样化的地理环境和文化景观，有着悠久的民歌历史，风格独特，此次活动旨在展示不同地区的文化魅力。修饰名词environments用形容词geographical或geographic，故填geographical/geographic。 【39题详解】 考查时态。句意：她指出，华北地区拥有多样化的地理环境和文化景观，有着悠久的民歌历史，风格独特，此次活动旨在展示不同地区的文化魅力。陈述事实用一般现在时，主语为North China，谓语用三单形式。故填has。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：她指出，华北地区拥有多样化的地理环境和文化景观，有着悠久的民歌历史，风格独特，此次活动旨在展示不同地区的文化魅力。seek to do sth.是固定用法，意为“试图做某事，力求做某事”，故填to show。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：毛希望事件能帮助人们欣赏这些遗产，唤起的家乡记忆在开发一种温暖和连接通过熟悉的方言和感受。空处应填非谓语动词和while构成时间状语，people与develop之间是逻辑主动关系，所以用现在分词作状语，故填developing。 【42题详解】 考查名词。句意：在活动上，81岁的常福耀和74岁的张国宝都是非物质文化遗产的传承人，他们表演了令人兴奋的通州运河工歌，他们的声音重现了劳动者的繁华景象。作宾语，结合不定冠词an可知为单数名词performance。故填performance。 【43题详解】 考查名词的数。句意：它将包括观众的代表，他们将参观民歌的发源地，进行现场调查，并与民歌歌手，推广者和研究人员进行互动。空处为名词作宾语，representative“代表”是可数名词，根据后文from the audience who will visit the birthplaces of folk songs可知数量大于一用复数形式。故填representatives。 【44题详解】 考查连词。句意：它将包括观众的代表，他们将参观民歌的发源地，进行现场调查，并与民歌歌手，推广者和研究人员进行互动。visit the birthplaces of folk songs, conduct on-site investigations和nteract with folk song singers, promoters, and researchers是并列关系，用连词and。故填and。 【45题详解】 考查冠词。句意：参与者将学习唱一首民歌，体验当地风俗，并开始一段独特的阅读之旅。journey为泛指，且unique是发音以辅音音素开头的单词。故填a。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，你校英语报“Happy leisure time”栏目拟刊登中学生课外生活的短文请给外国朋友Janice写一封电子邮件约稿，内容包括：1.栏目介绍；2.稿件内容及要求。 注意：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Janice, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Janice, I’m writing to invite you to contribute an article to our school English newspaper. In our school newspaper, there is a column titled “Happy Leisure Time” that features articles written by international students about their after-school experiences. I believe this is a wonderful opportunity for you to show your talents of writing. And your sharing personal experiences would undoubtedly enrich our column. The length of the article should be limited to 400 words or so. If you want to contribute to our newspaper, please remember to submit it before 28th June. I would appreciate it if you could give me a reply as soon as possible. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给外国朋友Janice写一封电子邮件约稿，简要介绍校英语报“Happy leisure time”栏目，并说明稿件内容及要求。 【详解】1.词汇积累 相信：believe → have faith in 机会：opportunity → chance 展示：show → showcase 天赋：talent → gift 2.句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：And your sharing personal experiences would undoubtedly enrich our column. 拓展句：And it is your sharing personal experiences that would undoubtedly enrich our column. 【点睛】【高分句型1】In our school newspaper, there is a column titled “Happy Leisure Time” that features articles written by international students about their after-school experiences. (运用了that引导的定语从句) 【高分句型2】If you want to contribute to our newspaper, please remember to submit it before 28th June.(运用了If引导的条件状语从句) 第二节(满分25分) 47. 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。 “Mom, please, please,” I begged. “Please, let me do it by myself.” I had never made cookies by myself before. But I’m nine and old enough to do many things. “Alana is going to cook? Alone?” my brother, Caleb, asked with a laugh. “That’s going to be a disaster!” Caleb uses big words to act older and smarter than me. Having a big brother can be annoying. My parents looked at each other. My dad lowered his eyebrows. Would they let me do it? I held my breath. “OK,” Mom said, “But Alana, please take your time. Be careful.” Sometimes I think my parents have no faith in me. Sure, I’ve made a mess. I once accidentally dyed (染色) my hands purple, and it didn’t wash off for a week. But that was before I turned nine. I would know better now. My parents should realize that! To make delicious cookies, I reviewed the recipe carefully. After that, I raced to the kitchen and got everything ready like butter, salt, eggs, flour, baking powder, a baking sheet, and an oven (烤箱). I went to work. I opened eggs and put a cold stick of butter into the bowl. Using a mixer was easy. I turned on the mixer at medium speed — and whoa, whoa. Whoa! “WHOA!” I cried. What a disaster! I had to wipe butter off my face, then off the cabinets (柜子), countertop, and floor. Butter is really oily. “Yuck! Alana’s a mess! Alana’s a mess!” my brother taunted (奚落). “Caleb, you just get out of here. Leave me alone!” I yelled, waving a spoon. Caleb laughed and walked away. However, I determined to prove to everyone that I was grown up and in control. I put down the cookie sheet and picked up the directions. What had gone wrong? Then I saw it. I had forgotten to add two cups of flour before mixing well! 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。 Paragraph 1: I started again carefully. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: I brought a plate of cookies into the living room with pride. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】A possible version: Paragraph 1: I started again carefully. Cracking the eggs, I slid them into the bowl. With butter and salt added, two cups of flour were soon poured into the mixture before the mixer was turned on — this time, nothing went wrong. I breathed a sigh of relief. Next came a sprinkle of baking powder. I mixed everything together until it became a soft dough. Then I rolled it into small balls, which were then put on a baking sheet in the oven. Within minutes, a fantastic scent filled the kitchen — the smell of cookie success! Paragraph 2: I brought the cookies into the dining room with pride. Hardly had I put them down when I asked my family to have a taste. Seeing the perfectly golden brown cookies, they wondered, their eyes widened. “You did it! All by yourself.” mom said, smiling as she chewed. “Great job!” Dad said, finishing his second cookie. A wave of joy and accomplishment overwhelmed me. “Terrific!” Caleb shouted, shooting me a hearty smile. I couldn’t hide my surprise at his change. The cookies, warm and fragrant, witnessed my growth. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述了九岁的作者首次尝试独自做饼干，虽然遭遇挫折被哥哥奚落，但最终决心克服困难，证明自己的成长与独立。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“我小心翼翼地重新开始。”可知，第一段可描写作者吸取教训，重新按照食谱小心操作，最终成功制作出饼干。 ②由第二段首句内容“我自豪地把饼干带进了餐厅。”可知，第二段可描写作者自豪地将饼干端给家人品尝，并收获家人赞扬和惊喜。 2.续写线索：重新准备材料——小心操作——饼干出炉——端出饼干——家人品尝——获得赞扬 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①混合：mix/blend ②放下：put down/lay down ③完成：finish/complete 情绪类 ①喜悦：joy/delight ②惊讶：surprise/astonishment 【点睛】【高分句型1】With butter and salt added, two cups of flour were soon poured into the mixture before the mixer was turned on — this time, nothing went wrong. (运用了before引导时间状语从句) 【高分句型2】Then I rolled it into small balls, which were then put on a baking sheet in the oven. (运用了which引导非限制性定语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 永州市2025年高考第三次模拟考试 英语 命题人：冯南珍(道县一中) 彭南英(新田一中) 杨辉(永州四中) 赵博(永州一中) 注意事项： 1.本试卷共10页，满分150分。考试用时120分钟。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 2.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在答题卡上。 3.选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号，不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 1. What is the man most likely doing now? A. Packing for a trip. B. Waiting for a flight. C. Saying goodbye to a friend. 2. What are the speakers talking about? A. A radio host. B. An old song. C. A happy wedding. 3. What will the woman probably do today? A. Pick up Mark. B. Visit an exhibition. C. Dine with her aunt. 4. What does the customer want to change? A. The delivery date. B. The product ordered. C. The payment method. When does the next available train depart? A. 9:45. B. 10:15. C. 11:00. 第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What will the weather be like today? A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Snowy 7. What will the man do for safety? A. Move his car. B. Secure outdoor chairs. C. Prepare emergency supplies. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What new program is mentioned? A. A recycling program. B. A reading program. C. A sports coaching program. 9. When is the tutoring scheduled? A. On Wednesday afternoons. B. On Saturday mornings. C. On Sunday evenings. 10. What has changed about the cleanups? A. New leadership. B. Changed location. C. Cancelled schedule. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. How did Jack go to school as a child? A. By bus. B. On foot. C. By bicycle. 12. What does Jack think of parents' driving kids to school? A. He encourages it. B. He disapproves of it. C. He considers it reasonable 13. What worries the woman? A. Parents ignore kids' safety. B. Parents protect kids too much. C. Parents put much stress on kids. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. Why did Professor Li start sharing traditional Chinese culture online originally? A. To start a business. B. To teach traditional arts. C. To record her learning journey. 15. Why is calligraphy good for beginners? A. It's easy to learn. B. It's useful for daily life. C. It shows the beauty of culture. 16. Which cultural practice was the hardest for Professor Li to master? A. Paper-cutting. B. Peking opera. C. Chinese chess. 17. What does Professor Li suggest the audience do? A. Set ambitious targets. B. Focus only on one practice. C. Enjoy the learning process. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What is "Life of Johnson"? A. A news report. B. A popular novel. C A column in a magazine. 19. In which year did Johnson begin working at Sports Times? A. 1981. B. 1983. C. 1985. 20. What made Johnson well-known? A. His humorous writing. B. His sports achievements. C. His comedy performances. 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将选项涂黑。 A Join Us for an Unforgettable Weekend of Dance! Looking for a fun, affordable, professional, and organized dance competition near you? Turn It Up Dance Challenge is not just a weekend of dancing and competing but a truly memorable, educational, and positive experience. Why Attend Turn It Up Dance Challenge? ·FREE photos and videos ·We offer 4 Levels of competition ·The best customer service with crew members who care ·Competitions are not during school hours ·DISCOUNTS are available for both NEW and RETURNING studios Are There TIU Dance Competitions Near Me? This year Turn It Up Dance Challenge will be holding events in Georgia, Missouri, Michigan, New York and Ohio. Let us know where you want to see a Turn It Up Dance Challenge regional competition! What Other Events Does TIU Offer? ·National Dance Competitions If you had a great time at one of our regional competitions, you’ll LOVE our events! Join us for a week of unforgettable fun every summer. Take convention classes, meet new friends, “turn it up” at our famous National’s party, and, of course, compete! ·Dance Conventions Join us during the months of October-December for our very popular and affordable one-day Turn It Up Dance conventions! A full day of learning from the best in the industry. Take classes in various styles including jazz, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop, tap, and Broadway! Learn cutting-edge choreography (编舞艺术)and win National Dance Team Invitations and Scholarship Dollars. You’ll meet and connect with many well-known and up-and-coming professionals in the dance industry! 1. What is an advantage of Turn It Up Dance Challenge? A. Its convenient time. B. No charge for studios. C. Its best public service. D. A discount for the photos. 2. What can participants do at Turn It Up Dance conventions? A. Acquire painting skills. B. Take rock music classes. C. Meet famous professionals. D. Learn about ancient dancers. 3. Where is the text probably taken from? A. A textbook. B. A magazine. C. A course plan. D. An academic article. B During my undergraduate years in Kerala, India, a severe flood changed my life. One morning, I was urgently awakened by a friend informing me that heavy rain had caused flooding in our area. Outside, the scene was chaotic: families trapped on rooftops, children crying for help, and hospital patients being evacuated (疏散). My friends and I immediately joined the rescue efforts, distributing food to those affected. This experience had a profound impact on me, leading me to a new career path. I had initially pursued civil engineering, inspired by my dream of designing buildings. However, as my studies progressed, I became more interested in research. The flood clarified my direction. After volunteering in affected communities that summer, I decided to focus on natural disasters. I applied for a master’s program in development studies, a multidisciplinary (多学科的) course covering sustainable development, geography, and economics, with hands-on community projects. This decision greatly surprised my friends and family, who questioned why I was leaving engineering for social sciences. They worried about my job prospects, but I was determined to follow my passion. The program exposed me to projects helping communities plan for climate change, strengthening my belief in this path. I then applied for a Ph. D., despite financial uncertainty and the challenge of switching fields. Many universities preferred candidates with consistent academic backgrounds, and I faced rejections and skepticism during interviews. However, one program accepted me, allowing me to study how better water resource management and policy can help vulnerable populations adapt to climate change uncertainties. Starting the Ph. D. was exciting but challenging. Now, three years into my program, I am confident in my decision. The challenges are worth it, as I can dive into an issue I care deeply about and potentially help people. My journey has taught me that following your heart, even on an unconventional path, is the right choice. 4. What does the writer want to show by mentioning the flood experience? A. The urgency of rescue efforts. B. The necessity of distributing food. C. Its significant effect on his career path. D. Its disastrous consequences for the residents. 5. How did the writer’s friends and family feel about his career decision? A. They felt happy and proud. B. They felt angry and confused. C. They felt doubtful and dismissive. D. They felt shocked and concerned. 6. Which of the following best describes the writer's application process for a Ph. D.? A. Eventful. B. Unbearable. C. Delightful. D. Effortless. 7. What can we learn from the text? A. Challenges are unavoidable. B. We should think before we act. C. We should pursue our dreams despite conventions. D. Following others’ advice helps make right decisions. C Being struck by lightning is something humans generally try to avoid. But for at least one tropical tree species, this might be a good thing. Scientists have long believed that being hit by lightning could have only negative effects on trees. “Your best-case scenario (设想) is that you’re kind of okay, and your worst-case scenario is: you explode in a million bits,” says Evan Gora, a forest ecologist at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in New York State. But after spending many years studying the effects of lightning on rainforests, Gora began wondering whether trees could not only survive this usually deadly event but also actually get some kind of advantage from it. To find out, he and his colleagues spent several years following the fate of 93 trees from various species in the rainforest of central Panama when they were directly struck by lightning. Nine were from a species known as the almendro (油蜡豆树), a forest giant native to Central and South America that can grow up to 165 feet tall. After the trees were struck, the researchers continued to monitor the ones that survived the shock, checking their overall condition. The results showed that the almendro trees were very resistant to lightning and minimally damaged. A few other large species also survived the strikes and might have benefitted as well, but lightning had not struck enough of these species for the researchers to be certain. The researchers also assume that the almendro might have evolved to attract lightning — or at least not to avoid it, as most other trees have. Almendro trees’ wide crown (树冠) and tall height. which enhance its chance of being hit, make it a living lightning rod (避雷针). Gora thinks similar abilities to benefit from lightning might be widespread across other species and types of forests. Allan Carroll, a disturbance ecologist at the University of British Columbia, who wasn’t involved in the research, says, “The findings of the study are quite novel and make a significant contribution to our knowledge of plant evolution.” 8. Why does the author quote Evan Gora? A. To show a fact. B. To support a point. C. To explain a concept. D. To illustrate a phenomenon. 9. How did researchers study the effects of lightning on trees? A. They checked the related data yearly. B. They tracked the subjects for a long time. C. They compared the height of different trees. D. They recorded the frequency of lighting occurrences. 10 What can we learn from paragraph 4? A. Almendro trees are likely to attract lightning. B. The result of the research is totally convincing. C. Being resistant to lightning is common to trees. D. Almendro trees can get sheltered from lightning. 11. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. How do trees conduct electricity? B. How are trees protected from lightning? C. Can tree species benefit from lightning? D. Can lightning harm rainforest ecosystem? D Since the beginning of human history, somewhere over 300,000 years ago, intellectual curiosity, the desire to learn more about the world and find answers to deeper questions, has paved the way for some of humankind’s most innovative and transformative discoveries. From the advancements Homo sapiens (智人) made in tool design to our recent progress in renewable energy, intellectual curiosity has been a driving force. There is strong evidence that curiosity aids information retention (记忆) and our ability to learn. A study published in the journal Trends in Cognitive Science suggests that if curiosity is aroused, it enhances learning via increased attentional processes during information seeking and retention via enhanced memory. Furthermore, neurological research has shown that curiosity makes our brains more receptive for learning, and that as we learn, we enjoy the sensation of learning, which in turn leads to us wanting to learn more and more. The value of these skills in the workplace is being clearly recognised by organisations and think tanks. Presently our ability to exercise curiosity is challenged by our prioritisation of immediate answers over questions. Our constant access to technology has adapted us to seeking quick solutions rather than formulating deeper questions. This is compounded by the lack of time that so many of us experience day to day. Busyness seems to be a key characteristic of modern life as well as a glorified status symbol. The fear of missing out and the influence of digital culture, which promotes constant connectivity and the expectation of immediate responses, act as a barrier to taking the time to get curious about a subject. Despite the barriers that exist and prevent us from exercising our intellectual curiosity to the fullest extent, the ability to stay curious may be one of the most important properties we have. If intellectual curiosity is like a muscle, then we need to be sure we are exercising it. If we don’t, it might wither (枯萎). And without it, we run a risk of not experiencing the world and all of its possibilities for learning, new answers and unexpected experiences. 12. What does the writer intend to tell us in paragraph 1? A. Humans’ progress in renewable energy. B. The significance of intellectual curiosity. C. The long history of intellectual curiosity. D. Humans’ intellectual development over time. 13. How does curiosity benefit our ability to learn according to researches? A. It aids our brain to organize information. B. It helps us maintain our existing memory. C. It develops our creative and critical thinking. D. It enhances concentration and enjoyment in learning. 14. What does the underlined word “formulating” in paragraph 3 most probably mean? A. Raising. B. Discussing. C. Avoiding. D. Simplifying. 15. How is the necessity of exercising intellectual curiosity presented? A. By giving an example. B. By giving a definition. C. By providing a reason. D. By making a comparison. 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。 Do you ever find yourself looking back on earlier times, remembering happy moments from the past? Nostalgia (怀旧之情), the feeling associated with remembering happiness in the past, is often described as bittersweet. It is bitter because you long for things that no longer exist but sweet as you enjoy remembering your past happiness. ____16____. After all, it will result in happy emotions or sad ones which dominate a person’s experience. ____17____ People share old social media posts remembering the good old days. They buy products made years ago from secondhand stores and enjoy media that reminds them of their childhoods. This desire for nostalgia makes a lot of sense because this feeling has psychological benefits. It can improve a person’s mood and self-esteem, sometimes helping people handle difficult transitions in life. ____18____. They can be encouraged to solve interpersonal issues, reconnect with old friends, and prioritize the important relationships in their life. But nostalgia can also cause emotional problems. Focusing on the past can make people less satisfied with the present and make it harder to find motivation to improve their current situation. ____19____. They may forget about or ignore past hardships, thinking only about the positive side of things. How can you find a balance, remembering the past without letting it disturb the present? Start by making a conscious effort to recognize and be grateful for the positives in your current situation. ____20____, while remembering the past. And share these memories with others to deepen relationships by learning more about each other or bonding over shared experiences. Nostalgia can bring many benefits to individuals and to communities, but we all must also be careful to avoid its pitfalls. A. Listen to music, go for walks, and watch your favorite movie B. In today’s culture, expressions of nostalgia are becoming common C. Focus on lessons you’ve learned and ways you’ve grown over the years D. It can also promote people’s social understanding as they share memories E. Nostalgia is even categorized into positive nostalgia and negative nostalgia F. It can also lead people to view earlier stages of life with rose-colored glasses G. Nostalgia is generally viewed as a positive emotion with numerous health benefits 第二部分 英语知识运用(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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 My uncle George enjoys a simple life — no smartphones, no internet — so communication is limited to in-person phone calls. My uncle and I have always shared a special ____21____ — our middle name, George, is a point of pride. Still, when I was 5, I sensed something was wrong with him. My parents said Uncle George was mentally ____22____. Back in the day, George would ____23____ ask for my cellphone number and write it down. He’d call many times. This went on for years, until six years ago, he ____24____ my number to memory. Until now, he calls me 10 times a day, without ____25____. Our phone calls always follow the same ____26____: when the phone rings, I always say “Hi, George,” “It’s your dad, George! ...” We go ____27____ for minutes, only breaking the bit to ____28____ heartily. Then, he’ll say I’m the best guy and ____29____ telling me he’ll call me back. This conversation has been repeated multiple times a day for years now. No matter what’s going on in the world, the ____30____ of these calls is something I can ____31____ on. At my most stressed and frustrated, that phone call nevertheless rolls in, allowing me to escape reality for a bit and just laugh and ____32____ like a kid again. It’s impossible for him to ____33____ certain aspects of my life. However he’s able to bring me the same love and ____34____. It’s an act of love that ____35____ me, just a little bit, every single day. 21. A. bond B. interest C. skill D. goal 22. A. focused B. disabled C. gifted D. exhausted 23. A. rarely B. regularly C. proudly D. unwillingly 24. A. connected B. owed C. contributed D. committed 25. A. luck B. warning C. fail D. regret 26. A. tone B. structure C. speed D. volume 27. A. up and down B. in and out C. back and forth D. near and far 28. A. laugh B. hug C. sing D. dance 29. A. wake up B. show up C. end up D. catch up 30. A. fluency B. efficiency C. accuracy D. consistency 31. A. count B. turn C. look D. put 32. A. walk B. climb C. run D. act 33. A. ruin B. understand C. report D. limit 34. A. acceptance B. allowance C. resistance D. ignorance 35 A. forgives B. discovers C. assesses D. saves 第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 On Saturday, a Beijing folk song reading and enjoying event was held at the Beijing Library, ____36____ readers immersed themselves in the enchanting world of folk songs, experiencing the cultural charm of Beijing’s traditional folk music. ____37____ (title) “Chinese Music: The Everlasting Folk Songs”, the event aimed to celebrate the rich heritage of Chinese folk music. In the opening speech, Mao Yajun, head of the Capital Library, emphasized ink songs are a cultural treasure. She noted that North China, with its diverse ____38____ (geography) environments and cultural landscapes, ____39____ (have) a long history of folk songs that are unique in style and that the event sought ____40____ (show) the cultural charm of different regions. Mao hoped the event would help people appreciate these heritages, evoking hometown memories while ____41____ (develop) a sense of warmth and connection through familiar dialects and feelings. At the event, 81-year-old Chang Fuyao and 74-year-old Zhang Guobao, both inheritors of intangible cultural heritage, delivered an exciting ____42____ (perform) of the Tongzhou Canal Work Song, their voices reviving laborers’ bustling scenes. A Beijing folk song study tour, led by folk song experts, will start a week later. It will include ____43____ (representative) from the audience who will visit the birthplaces of folk songs, conduct on-site investigations, ____44____ interact with folk song singers, promoters, and researchers. Participants will learn to sing a folk song, experience local customs, and start _____45_____ unique reading journey. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，你校英语报“Happy leisure time”栏目拟刊登中学生课外生活的短文请给外国朋友Janice写一封电子邮件约稿，内容包括：1.栏目介绍；2.稿件内容及要求。 注意：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Janice, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节(满分25分) 47. 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。 “Mom, please, please,” I begged. “Please, let me do it by myself.” I had never made cookies by myself before. But I’m nine and old enough to do many things. “Alana is going to cook? Alone?” my brother, Caleb, asked with a laugh. “That’s going to be a disaster!” Caleb uses big words to act older and smarter than me. Having a big brother can be annoying. My parents looked at each other. My dad lowered his eyebrows. Would they let me do it? I held my breath. “OK,” Mom said, “But Alana, please take your time. Be careful.” Sometimes I think my parents have no faith in me. Sure, I’ve made a mess. I once accidentally dyed (染色) my hands purple, and it didn’t wash off for a week. But that was before I turned nine. I would know better now. My parents should realize that! To make delicious cookies, I reviewed the recipe carefully. After that, I raced to the kitchen and got everything ready like butter, salt, eggs, flour, baking powder, a baking sheet, and an oven (烤箱). I went to work. I opened eggs and put a cold stick of butter into the bowl. Using a mixer was easy. I turned on the mixer at medium speed — and whoa, whoa. Whoa! “WHOA!” I cried. What a disaster! I had to wipe butter off my face, then off the cabinets (柜子), countertop, and floor. Butter is really oily. “Yuck! Alana’s a mess! Alana’s a mess!” my brother taunted (奚落). “Caleb, you just get out of here. Leave me alone!” I yelled, waving a spoon. Caleb laughed and walked away. However, I determined to prove to everyone that I was grown up and in control. I put down the cookie sheet and picked up the directions. What had gone wrong? Then I saw it. I had forgotten to add two cups of flour before mixing well! 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。 Paragraph 1: I started again carefully. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: I brought a plate of cookies into the living room with pride. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$