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2025届安徽省A10联盟高三下学期4月模拟预测 英语试题 第一部分 听力（共两节，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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. Who is the most creative? A. Billy. B. Mark. C. Jack. 2. What does Laura owe her success in chess to? A. Natural talent. B. Daily practice. C. Her father’s help. 3. What will the woman do? A. Park her car here. B. Pay for the parking. C. Drive to a parking lot. 4. What do the speakers need to bring? A. The tent. B. The sleeping bag. C. Knives and forks. 5. What relation is the man to the woman? A. Her boss. B. Her customer. C. Her co-worker. 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至7题。 6. Which is suitable for teenagers? A. Daredevil Drop. B. Howling. C. Hurricane. 7. When can the man visit the park? A. On June 4th. B. On June 21st. C. On October 4th. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What is the weather like now? A. Warm and sunny. B. Cold and cloudy. C. Chilly and snowy. 9. How will the man go to work? A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By car. 10. What is the woman trying to persuade the man to do? A. Wear warm clothes. B. Listen to the forecast. C. Go out for lunch. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What will the speakers do first? A. Finish a project. B. Confirm a topic. C. Decide on their hobbies. 12. What will the speakers do in the library? A. Meet the teacher. B. Have an interview. C. Learn the local history. 13. How will the speakers express their thanks? A. By writing a letter. B. By thanking people face to face. C. By sending plenty of gifts. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. Where are the speakers now? A. In a school. B. In a restaurant. C. In a hotel. 15. What is the man busy doing now? A. Packing his luggage. B. Eating something in his room. C. Receiving the woman customer. 16. When is the man going to check out? A. About 11:30 am. B. About 11:45 am. C. About 11:15 am. 17. How does the man feel about his stay? A. Disappointed. B. Satisfied. C. Bored. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18 Which of the following isn’t mentioned about the program? A. China offers books. B. China sends some teachers. C. China partly pays teachers in the school. 19. How many American schools and universities join the program? A. More than 15. B. About 40. C. Over 50. 20. What can we infer from the talk? A. Fewer people study Chinese in the United States. B. It is short of various teachers in the United States. C. More and more people learn Chinese in the United States. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A The following are four of this year’s top bestsellers for kids: The Wild Robot Escapes by Peter Brown Paperback: $10.50 Shipwrecked on a remote, wild island, Robot Roz learned from the unwelcoming animal inhabitants and adapted to her surroundings — but can she survive the challenges of the civilized world and find her way home to Brightbill and the island? Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder Hardcover: $21.99 Based on the real-life adventures of Laura Ingalls Wilder, it tells the story of Laura’s real childhood as an American pioneer, and is cherished by readers of all generations. It offers a unique glimpse into life on the American frontier, and tells the heartwarming, unforgettable story of a loving family. Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak Paperback: $11.99 Maurice Sendak’s Caldecott Medal-winning picture book has become one of the most highly acclaimed and best-loved children’s books of all time. It brings to life the wild imagination of a young boy who finds himself on an island inhabited by “wild things.” A must for every child’s bookshelf. The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown Hardcover: $20.50 A little bunny keeps running away from his mother in this imaginary game of hide-and-seek and his mother always finds him. Children will be profoundly comforted by this lovingly steadfast mother who finds her child every time. Membership & Rewards: For all the books on sale, members get an additional 10% off. 1. What challenge does the main character face in The Wild Robot Escapes? A Searching for her lost friend. B. Adapting to the human world. C. Surviving on a deserted island. D Learning how to communicate with animals. 2. Which book provides a realistic portrayal of early American life? A The Wild Robot Escapes. B. Little House in the Big Woods. C. Where the Wild Things Are. D. The Runaway Bunny. 3. How much should a member pay for two copies of The Runaway Bunny? A. $18.45. B. $20.50. C. $36.90. D. $41.00. 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四本今年最畅销的儿童书籍。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据The Wild Robot Escapes部分中“Shipwrecked on a remote, wild island, Robot Roz learned from the unwelcoming animal inhabitants and adapted to her surroundings — but can she survive the challenges of the civilized world and find her way home to Brightbill and the island? (Robot Roz遭遇海难，被困在一座偏远且荒蛮的小岛上。她从那些并不友善的动物居民身上学习，并努力适应周围的环境。但她能否经受住文明世界的种种挑战，找到回到Brightbill身边以及返回那座小岛的路呢？)”可知，这本书的主角面临的挑战是适应人类世界。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Little House in the Big Woods部分中“Based on the real-life adventures of Laura Ingalls Wilder, it tells the story of Laura’s real childhood as an American pioneer, and is cherished by readers of all generations. It offers a unique glimpse into life on the American frontier, and tells the heartwarming, unforgettable story of a loving family. (这部作品基于Laura Ingalls Wilder的真实生活经历创作，讲述了作为美国拓荒者的Laura真实的童年故事，深受世世代代读者的喜爱。它让人们得以独特地窥探美国边疆地区的生活风貌，并且讲述了一个充满爱意的家庭温馨而令人难忘的故事。)”可知，Little House in the Big Woods提供了对美国早期生活的真实描绘。故选B。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据The Runaway Bunny部分中“Hardcover: $20.50 (精装本：20.50美元)”以及“Membership & Rewards: For all the books on sale, members get an additional 10% off. (会员与优惠：对于所有出售的书籍，会员可再享受10%的折扣。)”可知，会员购买两本The Runaway Bunny需要支付20.5*2*0.9=36.9美元。故选C。 B Sophia Zhang, a 14-year-old aspiring engineer from Utah, is dedicated to addressing the environmental crisis affecting the Great Salt Lake, which has been shrinking due to excessive water use and climate change. Inspired by a school project, Sophia conducted in-depth research by interviewing scientists and government officials and presented her findings on water conservation to the United Nations. Sophia’s scientific inquiry led her to experiment with hydrogels (水凝胶) — substances capable of absorbing and retaining water — which could be used in agriculture to reduce water consumption and lessen the strain on the lake’s water supply. While in eighth grade at Rowland Hall Middle School in Salt Lake City, she developed her own eco-friendly hydrogels using starch and other biodegradable materials. Her innovative approach earned her second place in the Technology category at the 2024 Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge, organized by Society for Science. Sophia credits her success to the guidance of her mentors — local high school science teachers who dedicated their time to teaching her organic chemistry, providing resources, and lending her laboratory equipment. “They spent countless lunch hours mentoring me,” she recalls. Sophia emphasizes that finding good mentors can start with something as simple as sending an email to knowledgeable people in the community. One key lesson Sophia learned is that scientific experiments rarely go exactly as planned. Through trial and error, discussions with mentors, and extensive reading, she realized that setbacks are an integral part of the scientific process. For aspiring scientists, Sophia offers advice: observe curiously, think carefully, and act courageously. She encourages a proactive approach to problem-solving, starting with community issues, studying existing solutions, and bravely exploring new paths. Sophia’s experience, marked by overcoming research obstacles, highlights the rewarding nature of scientific exploration. And her story demonstrates that while research can be challenging, the pursuit of solutions is immensely fulfilling. 4. What is the primary goal of Sophia’s project? A. Exploring the effects of climate change. B. Investigating the impact of water pollution. C. Promoting eco-friendly engineering projects. D. Enhancing water conservation through hydrogels. 5. How did Sophia connect with her mentors? A. By reaching out via email. B. By joining after-school programs. C. By following them on social media. D. By attending scientific conferences. 6. What crucial message does Sophia intend to convey to ambitious scientists? A. Success in science requires curiosity and bravery. B. Scientific exploration is only for the naturally gifted. C. Water conservation efforts require advanced technology. D. Scientific discoveries always follow a straightforward path. 7. Which proverb best reflects Sophia’s journey? A. Knowledge is power. B. Great minds think alike. C. Actions speak louder than words. D. Necessity is the mother of invention. 【答案】4. D 5. A 6. A 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了14岁女孩Sophia Zhang致力于环保科研的故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Sophia’s scientific inquiry led her to experiment with hydrogels (水凝胶) — substances capable of absorbing and retaining water — which could be used in agriculture to reduce water consumption and lessen the strain on the lake’s water supply. (Sophia的科学研究引导她试验水凝胶——一种能够吸收和保留水分的物质——这种物质可以被用于农业，以减少水消耗，并减轻对湖泊水源的压力)”可知，Sophia项目的主要目标是通过水凝胶来加强水资源保护。故选D。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Sophia emphasizes that finding good mentors can start with something as simple as sending an email to knowledgeable people in the community. (Sophia强调，找到好的导师可以从给社区里有知识的人发邮件这样简单的事情开始)”可知，Sophia通过发邮件与她的导师取得联系。故选A。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“For aspiring scientists, Sophia offers advice: observe curiously, think carefully, and act courageously. (对于有志向的科学家，Sophia给出了建议：好奇地观察，仔细地思考，勇敢地行动)”可知，Sophia想向有抱负的科学家传达的信息是科学上的成功需要好奇心和勇气。故选A。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Sophia Zhang, a 14-year-old aspiring engineer from Utah, is dedicated to addressing the environmental crisis affecting the Great Salt Lake, which has been shrinking due to excessive water use and climate change. (来自犹他州的14岁有抱负的工程师Sophia Zhang致力于解决影响大盐湖的环境危机，该湖因过度用水和气候变化而不断萎缩)”以及第二段中“Sophia’s scientific inquiry led her to experiment with hydrogels (水凝胶) — substances capable of absorbing and retaining water — which could be used in agriculture to reduce water consumption and lessen the strain on the lake’s water supply.(Sophia的科学研究引导她试验水凝胶——一种能够吸收和保留水分的物质——这种物质可以被用于农业，以减少水消耗，并减轻对湖泊水源的压力)”可知，Sophia因为大盐湖面临的环境危机而致力于通过水凝胶来加强水资源保护。由此推知，她的经历体现了“需要是发明之母”这句谚语。故选D。 C Writer’s block doesn’t discriminate. From fresh-faced novelists to literary legends, this creative paralysis (停滞) has troubled even the most celebrated figures in literary history. Maya Angelou experienced it. George R. R. Martin battles it. In today’s world of constant digital distractions, overcoming writer’s block has become more difficult than ever. Modern writers face a unique challenge. Beyond their own self-doubt, they must also fight against an attention economy designed to pull their focus away. Social media notifications, endless news updates, and digital entertainment have become a potential derailment of the creative process. However, writers are finding innovative ways to reclaim their creativity. Blocked writers are turning to innovative solutions to regain their creative flow. Some are embracing old-fashioned typewriters, which cut out digital distractions and help them focus through the physical act of typing. Others are applying virtual reality, crafting distraction-free writing environments that help shift their mindset. Changing one’s writing space, whether physically or digitally, can break negative patterns and spark creativity. Another emerging trend is the rise of writing collectives. These structured, distraction-free sessions help writers overcome blocks and sustain productivity. The main message from this creative revival is clear: writer’s block isn’t a creative death sentence — it’s a challenge to be overcome with the right tools and support. The block itself isn’t the enemy; it’s simply a signal that something in the approach needs to change. Whether that change involves embracing old-fashioned technology, diving into virtual reality or joining a writing collective, today’s writers are proving that creativity can’t be permanently blocked — it just needs new channels to flow through. Nowadays, the solutions to writer’s block are evolving as rapidly as the challenges. The key lies not in fighting the block head-on, but in finding new pathways around it. As technology continues to advance and our understanding of creative psychology deepens, the tools for overcoming writer’s block will become more advanced and effective. 8. Why are Maya and George mentioned in Paragraph 1? A. To illustrate the universality of writer’s block. B. To highlight their legendary status in literature. C. To compare their different approaches to writing. D. To analyze the causes of their writing difficulties. 9. What does the underlined word “derailment” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A. A complete stop. B. A necessary pause. C. An unexpected turn. D. A harmful distraction. 10. What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A. The importance of changing one’s writing environment. B. Various approaches writers use to overcome creative barriers. C. The role of creativity in developing new writing techniques. D. Different technological tools that enhance writing productivity. 11. What is the author’s attitude toward overcoming writer’s block? A. Cautiously optimistic. B. Neutral and objective. C. Doubtful but open to possibilities. D. Overly concerned about its difficulty. 【答案】8. A 9. D 10. B 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讨论了作家面临的写作障碍及克服方法。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“Writer’s block doesn’t discriminate. From fresh-faced novelists to literary legends, this creative paralysis (停滞) has troubled even the most celebrated figures in literary history. Maya Angelou experienced it. George R. R. Martin battles it. (写作障碍是不分人的。从新面孔的小说家到文学传奇人物，这种创作上的停滞甚至困扰着文学史上最著名的人物。Maya Angelou经历过。George R. R. Martin也在与之抗争。)”可知，第一段提到Maya和George是为了说明写作障碍的普遍性。故选A。 【9题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段中“Social media notifications, endless news updates, and digital entertainment have become a potential derailment of the creative process. (社交媒体通知、无尽的新闻更新和数字娱乐已经成为创意过程的潜在derailment。)”可知，社交媒体通知、无尽的新闻更新和数字娱乐都是可能让人分心的事物，它们会阻碍创作过程，因此derailment在此处意为“有害的干扰”。故选D。 【10题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段中“Blocked writers are turning to innovative solutions to regain their creative flow. Some are embracing old-fashioned typewriters, which cut out digital distractions and help them focus through the physical act of typing. Others are applying virtual reality, crafting distraction-free writing environments that help shift their mindset. Changing one’s writing space, whether physically or digitally, can break negative patterns and spark creativity. Another emerging trend is the rise of writing collectives. (陷入写作瓶颈的作家们正转向创新的解决方案，以重新找回创作灵感。一些人开始使用老式打字机，这种打字机能够杜绝数字干扰，通过实实在在的打字动作帮助他们集中注意力。另一些人则借助虚拟现实技术，打造无干扰的写作环境，从而帮助自己转变思维模式。无论是物理空间还是数字空间，改变写作环境都能打破消极模式，激发创造力。另一个新兴趋势是写作团体的兴起。)”可知，第三段主要讲述了作家们用来克服创作障碍的各种方法。故选B。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“The key lies not in fighting the block head-on, but in finding new pathways around it. As technology continues to advance and our understanding of creative psychology deepens, the tools for overcoming writer’s block will become more advanced and effective. (关键不在于正面迎战障碍，而在于找到绕过它的新途径。随着技术的不断进步和我们对创作心理理解的加深，克服写作障碍的工具将变得更加先进和有效。)”可知，作者对克服写作障碍持谨慎乐观的态度。故选A。 D The Great Lakes are a significant source of freshwater, and their formation can be traced back to an ancient geological phenomenon that occurred about 300 million years ago. New research reveals that the Cape Verde hotspot, an intense heat source beneath the Earth’s crust (地壳), played a key role in shaping the region long before glaciers carved out the lakes during the Ice Age. Today, this hotspot is located beneath the Cape Verde Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, but millions of years ago, it was positioned beneath North America. The American Geophysical Union (AGU) noted that this hotspot caused the crust under the future Great Lakes to heat, stretch, and sink over tens of millions of years. These changes created depressions that glaciers later deepened and filled with water around 20,000 years ago. A team led by seismologist (地震学家) Aibing Li discovered this connection through seismic wave studies. They observed directional variations in wave speeds, indicating crust deformation. Their research showed that about 300 million years ago, the Cape Verde hotspot was positioned beneath Lake Superior and later shifted under Lakes Huron and Erie before moving into the Atlantic around 170 million years ago. The study explains how hotspots, typically associated with volcanic activity, can shape landscapes without creating surface volcanoes. The Great Meteor hotspot, another ancient heat source, left a clearer trail of volcanic rocks in North America. However, evidence of the Cape Verde hotspot’s influence was hidden beneath layers of crust. Moreover, this discovery raises new questions about the formation of other large lakes worldwide. Researchers are now investigating whether hotspots have contributed to the creation of other lakes by thinning the Earth’s crust and forming low-lying areas. This research not only solves a long-standing mystery about the Great Lakes but also opens new avenues for studying how ancient geological forces continue shaping the world we live in today. 12. What caused the crust under the Great Lakes to change? A. Glacial movement. B. Volcanic eruptions. C. The Cape Verde hotspot. D. The Great Meteor hotspot. 13. What can be inferred about the Cape Verde hotspot? A. It is still under North America. B. It deepened the existing lakes. C. It caused visible volcanic rocks. D. It moved gradually over millions of years. 14. What might researchers explore next based on the study? A. How glaciers formed other lakes. B. Whether hotspots shaped other lakes. C. The impact of volcanoes on freshwater. D. The history of the Great Meteor hotspot. 15. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Hotspots shape the Earth’s crust B. Seismic studies help detect crust changes C. Volcanoes are responsible for the Great Lakes D. New research explains the Great Lakes formation 【答案】12. C 13. D 14. B 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了科学家通过研究发现佛得角热点对五大湖形成的重要作用，并探讨其对全球其他湖泊的影响。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“The Great Lakes are a significant source of freshwater, and their formation can be traced back to an ancient geological phenomenon that occurred about 300 million years ago. New research reveals that the Cape Verde hotspot, an intense heat source beneath the Earth’s crust (地壳), played a key role in shaping the region long before glaciers carved out the lakes during the Ice Age. (五大湖是重要的淡水来源，其形成可追溯到约3亿年前的一种古老地质现象。新研究表明，早在冰河时代冰川雕琢出这些湖泊之前，佛得角热点（地球地壳下的一个强热源）就在塑造该地区方面发挥了关键作用。)”可知，佛得角热点导致五大湖下的地壳发生变化。故选C。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“Today, this hotspot is located beneath the Cape Verde Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, but millions of years ago, it was positioned beneath North America.(今天，佛得角热点位于大西洋的佛得角群岛之下，但数百万年前，它位于北美之下。)”和第三段中“Their research showed that about 300 million years ago, the Cape Verde hotspot was positioned beneath Lake Superior and later shifted under Lakes Huron and Erie before moving into the Atlantic around 170 million years ago. (他们的研究表明，大约3亿年前，佛得角热点位于苏必利尔湖下方，后来转移到休伦湖和伊利湖下方，然后在大约1.7亿年前进入大西洋。)”可推知，佛得角热点在数百万年里逐渐移动。故选D。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Moreover, this discovery raises new questions about the formation of other large lakes worldwide. Researchers are now investigating whether hotspots have contributed to the creation of other lakes by thinning the Earth’s crust and forming low-lying areas. (此外，这一发现引发了关于全球其他大型湖泊形成的新问题。研究人员现在正在调查热点是否通过使地壳变薄和形成低洼地区，为其他湖泊的形成做出了贡献。)”可知，研究人员接下来可能会探索热点是否塑造了其他湖泊。故选B。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据第一段中“The Great Lakes are a significant source of freshwater, and their formation can be traced back to an ancient geological phenomenon that occurred about 300 million years ago. New research reveals that the Cape Verde hotspot, an intense heat source beneath the Earth’s crust (地壳), played a key role in shaping the region long before glaciers carved out the lakes during the Ice Age. (五大湖是重要的淡水来源，其形成可追溯到约3亿年前的一种古老地质现象。新研究表明，早在冰河时代冰川雕琢出这些湖泊之前，佛得角热点（地球地壳下的一个强热源）就在塑造该地区方面发挥了关键作用。)”可知，文章主要讲述了新研究揭示了五大湖的形成原因——佛得角热点在数百万年前对五大湖所在区域的地壳产生了影响，后来冰川活动进一步塑造了这些湖泊。可知，D选项“New research explains the Great Lakes formation (新研究解释了五大湖的形成)”最符合文章标题。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。 Have you ever wondered who it was that invented mathematics? Actually, unlike a light bulb or a computer, mathematics isn’t something that was invented by someone. ____16____ And its discovery can’t even be attributed to one person. Instead, mathematics developed gradually over thousands of years through the contributions of many people! ____17____ No one can know for sure, but we can use our imaginations to think about how mathematics might have gotten its start. For example, if we go all the way back to prehistoric humans gathering peaches to eat, we can imagine how this basic task probably gave rise to a need for math. If you and your prehistoric friend gathered a basket full of peaches, you’d probably agree to split them evenly. First, you’d need to know how many peaches you gathered. ____18____ You might first need to come up with names for the basic units of measurement. This might be how counting and the earliest numbers came about. Similarly, division might have originated from the need to split that pile of peaches. ____19____ And scientists believe that many basic mathematical functions, such as addition and multiplication appeared thousands of years ago in various areas at the same time, including China, India, Mesopotamia, and Egypt. More advanced mathematics is traced to ancient Greece over 2,500 years ago. ____20____ Since then, mathematical findings have inspired later mathematicians and scientists to build on predecessors’ work, continuously broadening our comprehension of mathematics and its connection to the world. A. How did it get started? B. It’s really more of a discovery. C. That means you’d need to count them. D. Prehistoric humans may have known more math than we assume. E. They would have been the first to discover the basics of mathematics. F. It was around this time that mathematics first became an organized science. G. In fact, many mathematical principles were developed in response to practical needs. 【答案】16. B 17. A 18. C 19. G 20. F 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了数学的起源和发展过程。 【16题详解】 由上文“Actually, unlike a light bulb or a computer, mathematics isn’t something that was invented by someone. (实际上，与灯泡或电脑不同，数学不是由某个人发明的东西。)”及下文“And its discovery can’t even be attributed to one person. (而且它的发现甚至不能归功于一个人。)”本空应进一步阐述数学不是发明而是发现这一观点。B选项“It’s really more of a discovery. (它其实更像是一种发现。)”能承上启下，符合语境。故选B。 【17题详解】 由下文“No one can know for sure, but we can use our imaginations to think about how mathematics might have gotten its start. (没有人能够确切地知道，但我们可以发挥我们的想象力来思考数学是如何起源的。)”可知，本空应提出关于数学起源的问题，A选项“How did it get started? (它是如何开始的？)”能引出下文，符合题意。故选A。 【18题详解】 由上文“First, you’d need to know how many peaches you gathered. (首先，你需要知道你摘了多少桃子。)”可知，上文提到了需要知道桃子的数量，因此本空应解释如何得知数量，C选项“That means you’d need to count them. (那意味着你需要数一下它们。)”能承接上文，解释了如何得知桃子的数量，符合题意。故选C。 【19题详解】 由上文“Similarly, division might have originated from the need to split that pile of peaches. (同样，除法可能起源于分割那堆桃子的需要。)”可知，上文提到了除法可能起源于分割桃子的需要，本空应进一步说明数学运算与实际需求的关系。G选项“In fact, many mathematical principles were developed in response to practical needs. (事实上，许多数学原理都是为了满足实际需要而发展起来的。)”能承接上文，进一步解释了数学原理与实际需要的关系，符合题意。故选G。 【20题详解】 由上文“More advanced mathematics is traced to ancient Greece over 2,500 years ago. (更高级的数学可以追溯到2500多年前的古希腊。)”及下文“Since then, mathematical findings have inspired later mathematicians and scientists to build on predecessors’ work, continuously broadening our comprehension of mathematics and its connection to the world.” (从那以后，数学发现激励着后来的数学家和科学家在前辈的工作基础上继续研究，不断拓宽我们对数学及其与世界联系的理解。)”可知，本空应进一步解释古希腊时期数学的发展情况。F选项“It was around this time that mathematics first became an organized science.” (大约就是在这个时候，数学首次成为一门有系统的科学。)”能承上启下，符合语境。故选F。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 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。 I started writing poetry just after hitting my teens. Then I quickly fell in love with the artistry, wordplay, and rhythmic challenge of ___21___ poems. A few years later, it ___22___ to me that if I wanted to improve, I should probably be reading poetry too. So I picked up a few collections, but ___23___ nothing that spoke to me. For years afterward, I ___24___ to write poetry but hardly touched the works of well-known poets. ___25___, when I entered college, I was required to read more widely. To my surprise, I finally discovered poets and styles that truly ___26___ me. It’s not unusual to ___27___ young poets who don’t read poetry. Some claim they don’t want their work to be ___28___ by other poets, but many share the same ___29___ I once faced: they haven’t found poetry they genuinely enjoy. As a teenager, much of the poetry I came across seemed ____30____ to me. I wasn’t interested in the themes, and the language felt ____31____. Many of them followed strict forms, while I later realized I ____32____ free forms. It was like digging down a massive mountain to ____33____ a few small, sparkly gems (宝石). Frankly, it took too much ____34____ to find just one poem or poet that excited me. But now, thanks to the Internet, it’s far easier to ____35____ the available works of poetry to find the good stuff. 21. A. composing B. interpreting C. observing D. reciting 22. A. applied B. appealed C. occurred D. referred 23. A. created B. wrote C. learned D. found 24. A. refused B. continued C. hesitated D. pretended 25. A. Eventually B. Basically C. Naturally D. Reasonably 26. A. terrified B. exhausted C. confused D. touched 27. A. admire B. encounter C. criticize D. persuade 28. A. imitated B. envied C. influenced D. possessed 29. A. process B. solution C. hobby D. challenge 30. A. irrelevant B. unfamiliar C. complicated D. adoptable 31. A. vivid B. outdated C. accurate D. inspiring 32. A. reviewed B. avoided C. favored D. doubted 33. A. polish B. strike C. overlook D. unearth 34. A. courage B. labor C. curiosity D. expectation 35. A. stare at B. turn down C. scan through D. account for 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. A 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. A 31. B 32. C 33. D 34. B 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者作为诗人从不爱读诗到爱上读诗的经历。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：然后我很快就爱上了诗歌的艺术性、文字游戏和创作诗歌的韵律挑战。A. composing创作；B. interpreting解释；C. observing观察；D. reciting背诵。根据上文“I started writing poetry just after hitting my teens.”可知，作者是爱上了创作诗歌，compose poems表示“创作诗歌”。故选A。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：几年后，我突然想到，如果我想提高，我可能也应该读诗。A. applied应用；B. appealed呼吁；C. occurred发生；D. referred参考。根据下文“to me that if I wanted to improve, I should probably be reading poetry too”可知，如果想提高，作者想到可能也应该读诗。It occurred to sb. that...“某人突然想到……”，是固定句型。故选C。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：所以我拿起几本诗集，但没有发现任何能打动我的东西。A. created创造；B. wrote写；C. learned学习；D. found发现。根据下文“nothing that spoke to me”可知，作者没有发现能打动自己的诗歌。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在那之后的几年里，我继续写诗，但几乎没有接触过著名诗人的作品。A. refused拒绝；B. continued继续；C. hesitated犹豫；D. pretended假装。根据下文“to write poetry but hardly touched the works of well-known poets”可知，作者继续写诗。故选B。 【25题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：最终，当我进入大学时，我被要求更广泛地阅读。A. Eventually最终；B. Basically基本上；C. Naturally自然地；D. Reasonably合理地。根据下文“when I entered college”可知，这里表示经过一段时间后，最终在大学时有了变化。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：令我惊讶的是，我终于发现了真正打动我的诗人和风格。A. terrified使害怕；B. exhausted使筋疲力尽；C. confused使困惑；D. touched打动。根据上文“To my surprise, I finally discovered poets and styles that truly”可知，作者发现了打动自己的诗人和风格。故选D。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：遇到不读诗的年轻诗人并不罕见。A. admire钦佩；B. encounter遇到；C. criticize批评；D. persuade说服。根据下文“young poets who don’t read poetry. Some claim they don’t want their work to be ____ by other poets, but many share the same ____ I once faced: they haven’t found poetry they genuinely enjoy.”可知，一些人声称他们不想让自己的作品受到其他诗人的影响，但许多人都有找到自己真正喜欢的诗歌，所以遇到不读诗的年轻诗人并不罕见。故选B。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：有些人声称他们不希望自己的作品受到其他诗人的影响，但许多人面临着我曾经面临的同样挑战：他们没有找到真正喜欢的诗歌。A. imitated模仿；B. envied嫉妒；C. influenced影响；D. possessed拥有。根据上文“Some claim they don’t want their work to be”可知，一些年轻诗人不希望自己的作品受其他诗人影响。故选C。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：有些人声称他们不希望自己的作品受到其他诗人的影响，但许多人面临着我曾经面临的同样挑战：他们没有找到真正喜欢的诗歌。A. process过程；B. solution解决方案；C. hobby爱好；D. challenge挑战。根据下文“they haven’t found poetry they genuinely enjoy”可知，这是他们面临的挑战，与上文作者找不到喜欢的诗歌所面临的情况一致。故选D。 【30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：十几岁的时候，我遇到的大部分诗歌对我来说似乎都不相关。A. irrelevant不相关的；B. unfamiliar不熟悉的；C. complicated复杂的；D. adoptable可采用的。根据下文“I wasn’t interested in the themes”可知，作者对诗歌的主题不感兴趣，觉得这些诗歌与自己不相关。故选A。 【31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我对这些主题不感兴趣，语言也感觉很过时。A. vivid生动的；B. outdated过时的；C. accurate准确的；D. inspiring鼓舞人心的。根据上文“I wasn’t interested in the themes, and the language felt”和下文“Many of them followed strict forms, while I later realized I ____ free forms”可知，作者不喜欢那些诗歌，可知这里是说觉得语言是过时的。故选B。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：它们中的许多都遵循严格的形式，而我后来意识到我更喜欢自由的形式。A. reviewed复习；B. avoided避免；C. favored喜欢；D. doubted怀疑。根据上文“Many of them followed strict forms, while I later realized”和下文“free forms”可知，作者更喜欢自由形式。故选C。 33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这就像在一座巨大的山上挖掘，只为了找到几颗闪闪发光的小宝石。A. polish打磨；B. strike打击；C. overlook忽视；D. unearth发掘。根据上文“digging down a massive mountain”和下文“a few small, sparkly gems”可知，这里指发掘宝石。故选D。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：坦率地说，找到一首让我兴奋的诗或一位诗人花了太多精力。A. courage勇气；B. labor精力；C. curiosity好奇心；D. expectation期望。根据上文“It was like digging down a massive mountain to...a few small, sparkly gems (宝石).”和下文“to find just one poem or poet that excited me”可知，找到喜欢的诗歌花费了作者很多精力。故选B。 【35题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：但现在，多亏了互联网，浏览现有的诗歌作品以找到好的作品要容易得多。A. stare at盯着；B. turn down拒绝；C. scan through浏览；D. account for解释。根据上文“thanks to the Internet, it’s far easier to”和下文“the available works of poetry to find the good stuff”可知，现在借助互联网可以更容易浏览诗歌作品。故选C。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Researchers carried out a survey among 2,000 people in London and New York to examine their sleep patterns, the results of ___36___ showed that New Yorkers get only 6 hours and 36 minutes of sleep each night, while Londoners get 6 hours and 48 minutes. Over a year, those extra 12 minutes each night give Londoners ___37___ additional three days of rest! As part of the survey, participants ___38___ (ask) about the reasons for their lack of sleep. The cost of living was found to be the ___39___ (big) source of stress for both groups, with 31% of Londoners and 30% of New Yorkers ___40___ (name) this as the main worry keeping them awake. Health was the next major worry, affecting 19% of Londoners and 21% of New Yorkers, ___41___ (follow) by neighborhood noise. Furthermore, job stress and family concerns bother Londoners more than New Yorkers. According to WHO, healthy adults need to sleep seven ___42___ nine hours a night for good health, but both New Yorkers and Londoners fail ___43___ (meet) this essential sleep goal. Dr. Steve Reid, a sleep expert, said: “Rest levels in both cities are dangerously low. Getting a good night’s sleep is key for our physical and ___44___ (emotion) health, for a lack of sleep can lead to serious health risks, including heart disease, overweight and increased levels of ____45____ (anxious) and stress.” 【答案】36. which 37. an 38. were asked 39. biggest 40. naming 41. followed 42. to 43. to meet 44. emotional 45. anxiety 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了伦敦人和纽约人的睡眠模式调查结果及睡眠不足的影响。 【36题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：研究人员对伦敦和纽约的2000人进行了一项调查，以研究他们的睡眠模式，结果显示纽约人每晚只睡6小时36分钟，而伦敦人睡6小时48分钟。“the results of 1 showed that New Yorkers get only 6 hours and 36 minutes of sleep each night”为非限制性定语从句，先行词为survey，指物，关系词代替先行词在从句中作介词of的宾语，应用关系代词which引导。故填which。 【37题详解】 考查冠词。句意：一年下来，每晚多睡的12分钟让伦敦人多休息三天！此处表示“额外的三天”，为泛指，且additional以元音音素开头，应用不定冠词an。故填an。 【38题详解】 考查动词语态。句意：作为调查的一部分，参与者被问及睡眠不足的原因。此处描述过去发生的事情，时态用一般过去时，且主语participants与ask“问”之间为被动关系，应用一般过去时的被动语态，主语为复数名词，be动词用were。故填were asked。 【39题详解】 考查形容词最高级。句意：调查发现，生活成本是两组人压力的最大来源，31%的伦敦人和30%的纽约人认为这是让他们无法入睡的主要担忧。此处表示“最大的”，应用形容词最高级biggest，作定语。故填biggest。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：调查发现，生活成本是两组人压力的最大来源，31%的伦敦人和30%的纽约人认为这是让他们无法入睡的主要担忧。此处为with的复合结构，name“确定”与31% of Londoners and 30% of New Yorkers之间为主动关系，应用现在分词，作宾补。故填naming。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：健康是下一个主要担忧的问题，影响了19%的伦敦人和21%的纽约人，其次是邻里噪音。本句谓语为was，此处为非谓语动词，Health与follow“跟随”之间是被动关系，应用过去分词形式，作状语。故填followed。 【42题详解】 考查介词。句意：根据世界卫生组织的说法，健康的成年人每晚需要睡七到九个小时才能保持健康，但纽约人和伦敦人都没有达到这个基本的睡眠目标。seven to nine hours表示 “七到九个小时”，这里用介词to“到，达”。故填to。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：根据世界卫生组织的数据，健康的成年人每晚需要睡7到9个小时才能保持健康，但纽约人和伦敦人都未能达到这一基本的睡眠目标。but后句子谓语为fail，此处为非谓语动词，fail to do sth.“未能做某事”，本空用meet“满足”的不定式，作宾语。故填to meet。 【44题详解】 考查形容词。句意：睡眠专家史蒂夫·里德博士说：“两个城市的休息水平都低得危险。良好的睡眠对我们的身心健康至关重要，因为睡眠不足会导致严重的健康风险，包括心脏病、超重以及焦虑和压力水平升高。”此处修饰名词health，应用形容词emotional“情感的”，作定语。故填emotional。 【45题详解】 考查名词。句意：睡眠专家史蒂夫·里德博士说：“两个城市的休息水平都低得危险。良好的睡眠对我们的身心健康至关重要，因为睡眠不足会导致严重的健康风险，包括心脏病、超重以及焦虑和压力水平升高。”此处作介词of的宾语，应用名词anxiety“焦虑”。故填anxiety。 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，你校为提升学生的学习动力，激发学习热情，将举办一场以“How to Stay Motivated in School”为主题的英语演讲比赛。请结合自身体会撰写一篇演讲稿，向同学们分享如何在学校保持学习动力。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Good morning, dear teachers and fellow students. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you! 【答案】 Good morning, dear teachers and fellow students. I’m Li Hua. It’s my great honor to stand here and share with you how to stay motivated in school. The goals we set play a vital role. What we truly want to achieve in the future is the driving force. When we have a clear goal, like getting into a good university, we’ll be more willing to put in the effort. The friends who study with us can also inspire us. The progress we make together will make us more confident. Let’s keep our motivation alive and strive for a better tomorrow! Thank you! 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。学校将举办一场以“How to Stay Motivated in School”为主题的英语演讲比赛，要求考生结合自身体会撰写一篇演讲稿，向同学分享在校保持学习动力的方法。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 目标：goal → aim 保持：stay → keep 重要的：vital → crucial 激励：inspire → motivate 2. 句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：The goals we set play a vital role. 拓展句：It is the goals we set that play a vital role. 【点睛】【高分句型1】What we truly want to achieve in the future is the driving force. (运用了What引导的主语从句) 【高分句型2】The friends who study with us can also inspire us. (运用了who引导的限制性定语从句) 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。 If you reached your 104th birthday, you might run out of ideas for how to celebrate. Not for Loretta Chamberlain, a spirited 104-year-old woman from Avon, New York. When asked how she wanted to celebrate her birthday, her response was anything but ordinary. Instead of a quiet party or a family gathering, Loretta expressed a surprising wish: she wanted to visit a prison. Loretta was born in New York on Feb. 8,1921, when the life expectancy for women was only 59 years. She has outlived that prediction by 45 years. Loretta has lived through some of the most significant events in modern history, including Prohibition, World War II, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Loretta said she’s been reflecting on when she was “a little girl” in the 1920s. “I have a lot of memories of back then,” she said. “Those were the good old days.” She wished she was younger and could work in a job where she could make use of all of the information that she learned. Although over 100 years old, Loretta remains full of life and curiosity. She said she didn’t get to celebrate her 103rd birthday last year because she was in hospital. She moved into Avon Nursing Home later that month. The nursing home started her 104th birthday celebration on Feb. 5 with a Hawaiian-themed surprise party days before the prison tour. Loretta said she wanted to visit the prison after attending her nursing home’s “coffee with a policeman” social event and hearing from people who work there. “My husband Jacob works there and when Loretta met him and learned what he does—she became very interested in the prison,” said Tessa Peri, the director of social work at Avon Nursing Home. “Eventually, she shared with us that her birthday wish was to go on a tour of the prison,” Peri added. So the nursing room contacted a local prison, the Livingston County Prison in Geneseo, New York. To Loretta’s great joy, her wish was granted by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 On February 10, two days after her birthday, Loretta was taken to the Livingston County Prison. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Loretta is now looking forward to her 105th birthday. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 On February 10, two days after her birthday, Loretta was taken to the Livingston County Prison. Accompanied by deputies, she had a unique tour there. Loretta was fingerprinted and even spent a few moments locked in a cell, her eyes wide with excitement at every new experience. She also enjoyed coffee and birthday cake — a treat not typically offered to prisoners. When asked about the secret to her long life, Loretta humorously replied, “Mind your business!” The prison shared photos of her visit online, where she quickly became a local star. Loretta’s care home expressed gratitude to the prison for making her birthday wish come true. “Loretta had a great time touring the prison,” they wrote. Loretta is now looking forward to her 105th birthday. While she cherishes the memories of her unique prison visit, she has decided her next celebration will be centered around family. “I want all my loved ones to come together and create another memory-filled day,” she said with a smile. For Loretta, it’s not about the number of years, but about continuing to embrace life with the same curiosity and joy that have guided her all these years. “No matter how old you are, there’s always something new to learn, and I plan to keep proving that,” she added, her eyes twinkling with excitement for the year ahead. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开。来自纽约埃文市的104岁老人洛蕾塔·张伯伦生日愿望与众不同，她想去参观监狱。她历经诸多重大历史事件，虽年过百岁仍充满活力与好奇心，最终愿望得以实现 。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段句首内容“2月10日，在她生日两天后，洛蕾塔被带到了利文斯顿县监狱。”可知，第一段可以描写洛蕾塔在监狱的参观过程，包括她的新奇体验、与监狱工作人员的互动以及监狱对她的特别款待等，同时提及她幽默回应长寿秘诀，最后说明此次参观让她成为当地明星，养老院表达感谢。 ②由第二段句首内容“洛蕾塔现在正盼望着她105岁的生日。”可知，第二段可以描写洛蕾塔对105岁生日的期待，她决定以家庭为中心庆祝，表达她对生活的态度，即不在于年龄，而在于保持好奇心和快乐，强调无论年龄多大都有新东西可学，她对未来充满期待。 2.续写线索：监狱参观——新奇体验——幽默回应——成为明星——表达感谢——期待105岁生日——决定庆祝方式——表达生活态度——强调学习——展望未来 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①询问：ask about/inquire about/question about ②回复：reply/answer ③拥抱：embrace/hug 情绪类 ①兴奋：excitement/thrill ②感激：gratitude/appreciation 【点睛】【高分句型1】When asked about the secret to her long life, Loretta humorously replied, “Mind your business!” (运用了When引导的时间状语从句) 【高分句型2】The prison shared photos of her visit online, where she quickly became a local star. (运用where引导的定语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025届安徽省A10联盟高三下学期4月模拟预测 英语试题 第一部分 听力（共两节，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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. Who is the most creative? A. Billy. B. Mark. C. Jack. 2. What does Laura owe her success in chess to? A. Natural talent. B. Daily practice. C. Her father’s help. 3. What will the woman do? A. Park her car here. B. Pay for the parking. C. Drive to a parking lot. 4. What do the speakers need to bring? A. The tent. B. The sleeping bag. C. Knives and forks. 5. What relation is the man to the woman? A. Her boss. B. Her customer. C. Her co-worker. 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至7题。 6. Which is suitable for teenagers? A. Daredevil Drop. B. Howling. C. Hurricane. 7. When can the man visit the park? A On June 4th. B. On June 21st. C. On October 4th. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What is the weather like now? A. Warm and sunny. B. Cold and cloudy. C. Chilly and snowy. 9. How will the man go to work? A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By car. 10. What is the woman trying to persuade the man to do? A. Wear warm clothes. B. Listen to the forecast. C. Go out for lunch. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What will the speakers do first? A. Finish a project. B. Confirm a topic. C. Decide on their hobbies. 12. What will the speakers do in the library? A. Meet the teacher. B. Have an interview. C. Learn the local history. 13. How will the speakers express their thanks? A. By writing a letter. B. By thanking people face to face. C. By sending plenty of gifts. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. Where are the speakers now? A. In a school. B. In a restaurant. C. In a hotel. 15. What is the man busy doing now? A. Packing his luggage. B. Eating something in his room. C. Receiving the woman customer. 16. When is the man going to check out? A. About 11:30 am. B. About 11:45 am. C. About 11:15 am. 17. How does the man feel about his stay? A. Disappointed. B. Satisfied. C. Bored. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. Which of the following isn’t mentioned about the program? A. China offers books. B. China sends some teachers. C. China partly pays teachers in the school. 19. How many American schools and universities join the program? A. More than 15. B. About 40. C. Over 50. 20. What can we infer from the talk? A. Fewer people study Chinese in the United States. B. It is short of various teachers in the United States. C. More and more people learn Chinese in the United States. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A The following are four of this year’s top bestsellers for kids: The Wild Robot Escapes by Peter Brown Paperback: $10.50 Shipwrecked on a remote, wild island, Robot Roz learned from the unwelcoming animal inhabitants and adapted to her surroundings — but can she survive the challenges of the civilized world and find her way home to Brightbill and the island? Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder Hardcover: $21.99 Based on the real-life adventures of Laura Ingalls Wilder, it tells the story of Laura’s real childhood as an American pioneer, and is cherished by readers of all generations. It offers a unique glimpse into life on the American frontier, and tells the heartwarming, unforgettable story of a loving family. Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak Paperback: $11.99 Maurice Sendak’s Caldecott Medal-winning picture book has become one of the most highly acclaimed and best-loved children’s books of all time. It brings to life the wild imagination of a young boy who finds himself on an island inhabited by “wild things.” A must for every child’s bookshelf. The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown Hardcover: $20.50 A little bunny keeps running away from his mother in this imaginary game of hide-and-seek and his mother always finds him. Children will be profoundly comforted by this lovingly steadfast mother who finds her child every time. Membership & Rewards: For all the books on sale, members get an additional 10% off. 1. What challenge does the main character face in The Wild Robot Escapes? A. Searching for her lost friend. B. Adapting to the human world. C. Surviving on a deserted island. D. Learning how to communicate with animals. 2. Which book provides a realistic portrayal of early American life? A. The Wild Robot Escapes. B. Little House in the Big Woods. C. Where the Wild Things Are. D. The Runaway Bunny. 3. How much should a member pay for two copies of The Runaway Bunny? A. $18.45. B. $20.50. C. $36.90. D. $41.00. B Sophia Zhang, a 14-year-old aspiring engineer from Utah, is dedicated to addressing the environmental crisis affecting the Great Salt Lake, which has been shrinking due to excessive water use and climate change. Inspired by a school project, Sophia conducted in-depth research by interviewing scientists and government officials and presented her findings on water conservation to the United Nations. Sophia’s scientific inquiry led her to experiment with hydrogels (水凝胶) — substances capable of absorbing and retaining water — which could be used in agriculture to reduce water consumption and lessen the strain on the lake’s water supply. While in eighth grade at Rowland Hall Middle School in Salt Lake City, she developed her own eco-friendly hydrogels using starch and other biodegradable materials. Her innovative approach earned her second place in the Technology category at the 2024 Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge, organized by Society for Science. Sophia credits her success to the guidance of her mentors — local high school science teachers who dedicated their time to teaching her organic chemistry, providing resources, and lending her laboratory equipment. “They spent countless lunch hours mentoring me,” she recalls. Sophia emphasizes that finding good mentors can start with something as simple as sending an email to knowledgeable people in the community. One key lesson Sophia learned is that scientific experiments rarely go exactly as planned. Through trial and error, discussions with mentors, and extensive reading, she realized that setbacks are an integral part of the scientific process. For aspiring scientists, Sophia offers advice: observe curiously, think carefully, and act courageously. She encourages a proactive approach to problem-solving, starting with community issues, studying existing solutions, and bravely exploring new paths. Sophia’s experience, marked by overcoming research obstacles, highlights the rewarding nature of scientific exploration. And her story demonstrates that while research can be challenging, the pursuit of solutions is immensely fulfilling. 4. What is the primary goal of Sophia’s project? A. Exploring the effects of climate change. B. Investigating the impact of water pollution. C. Promoting eco-friendly engineering projects. D. Enhancing water conservation through hydrogels. 5. How did Sophia connect with her mentors? A. By reaching out via email. B. By joining after-school programs. C By following them on social media. D. By attending scientific conferences. 6. What crucial message does Sophia intend to convey to ambitious scientists? A. Success in science requires curiosity and bravery. B. Scientific exploration is only for the naturally gifted. C. Water conservation efforts require advanced technology. D. Scientific discoveries always follow a straightforward path. 7. Which proverb best reflects Sophia’s journey? A. Knowledge is power. B. Great minds think alike. C. Actions speak louder than words. D. Necessity is the mother of invention. C Writer’s block doesn’t discriminate. From fresh-faced novelists to literary legends, this creative paralysis (停滞) has troubled even the most celebrated figures in literary history. Maya Angelou experienced it. George R. R. Martin battles it. In today’s world of constant digital distractions, overcoming writer’s block has become more difficult than ever. Modern writers face a unique challenge. Beyond their own self-doubt, they must also fight against an attention economy designed to pull their focus away. Social media notifications, endless news updates, and digital entertainment have become a potential derailment of the creative process. However, writers are finding innovative ways to reclaim their creativity. Blocked writers are turning to innovative solutions to regain their creative flow. Some are embracing old-fashioned typewriters, which cut out digital distractions and help them focus through the physical act of typing. Others are applying virtual reality, crafting distraction-free writing environments that help shift their mindset. Changing one’s writing space, whether physically or digitally, can break negative patterns and spark creativity. Another emerging trend is the rise of writing collectives. These structured, distraction-free sessions help writers overcome blocks and sustain productivity. The main message from this creative revival is clear: writer’s block isn’t a creative death sentence — it’s a challenge to be overcome with the right tools and support. The block itself isn’t the enemy; it’s simply a signal that something in the approach needs to change. Whether that change involves embracing old-fashioned technology, diving into virtual reality or joining a writing collective, today’s writers are proving that creativity can’t be permanently blocked — it just needs new channels to flow through. Nowadays, the solutions to writer’s block are evolving as rapidly as the challenges. The key lies not in fighting the block head-on, but in finding new pathways around it. As technology continues to advance and our understanding of creative psychology deepens, the tools for overcoming writer’s block will become more advanced and effective. 8. Why are Maya and George mentioned in Paragraph 1? A. To illustrate the universality of writer’s block. B To highlight their legendary status in literature. C. To compare their different approaches to writing. D. To analyze the causes of their writing difficulties. 9. What does the underlined word “derailment” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A. A complete stop. B. A necessary pause. C. An unexpected turn. D. A harmful distraction. 10. What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A. The importance of changing one’s writing environment. B. Various approaches writers use to overcome creative barriers. C. The role of creativity in developing new writing techniques. D. Different technological tools that enhance writing productivity. 11. What is the author’s attitude toward overcoming writer’s block? A Cautiously optimistic. B. Neutral and objective. C. Doubtful but open to possibilities. D. Overly concerned about its difficulty. D The Great Lakes are a significant source of freshwater, and their formation can be traced back to an ancient geological phenomenon that occurred about 300 million years ago. New research reveals that the Cape Verde hotspot, an intense heat source beneath the Earth’s crust (地壳), played a key role in shaping the region long before glaciers carved out the lakes during the Ice Age. Today, this hotspot is located beneath the Cape Verde Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, but millions of years ago, it was positioned beneath North America. The American Geophysical Union (AGU) noted that this hotspot caused the crust under the future Great Lakes to heat, stretch, and sink over tens of millions of years. These changes created depressions that glaciers later deepened and filled with water around 20,000 years ago. A team led by seismologist (地震学家) Aibing Li discovered this connection through seismic wave studies. They observed directional variations in wave speeds, indicating crust deformation. Their research showed that about 300 million years ago, the Cape Verde hotspot was positioned beneath Lake Superior and later shifted under Lakes Huron and Erie before moving into the Atlantic around 170 million years ago. The study explains how hotspots, typically associated with volcanic activity, can shape landscapes without creating surface volcanoes. The Great Meteor hotspot, another ancient heat source, left a clearer trail of volcanic rocks in North America. However, evidence of the Cape Verde hotspot’s influence was hidden beneath layers of crust. Moreover, this discovery raises new questions about the formation of other large lakes worldwide. Researchers are now investigating whether hotspots have contributed to the creation of other lakes by thinning the Earth’s crust and forming low-lying areas. This research not only solves a long-standing mystery about the Great Lakes but also opens new avenues for studying how ancient geological forces continue shaping the world we live in today. 12. What caused the crust under the Great Lakes to change? A. Glacial movement. B. Volcanic eruptions. C. The Cape Verde hotspot. D. The Great Meteor hotspot. 13. What can be inferred about the Cape Verde hotspot? A. It is still under North America. B. It deepened the existing lakes. C. It caused visible volcanic rocks. D. It moved gradually over millions of years. 14. What might researchers explore next based on the study? A. How glaciers formed other lakes. B. Whether hotspots shaped other lakes. C. The impact of volcanoes on freshwater. D. The history of the Great Meteor hotspot. 15. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Hotspots shape the Earth’s crust B. Seismic studies help detect crust changes C. Volcanoes are responsible for the Great Lakes D. New research explains the Great Lakes formation 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。 Have you ever wondered who it was that invented mathematics? Actually, unlike a light bulb or a computer, mathematics isn’t something that was invented by someone. ____16____ And its discovery can’t even be attributed to one person. Instead, mathematics developed gradually over thousands of years through the contributions of many people! ____17____ No one can know for sure, but we can use our imaginations to think about how mathematics might have gotten its start. For example, if we go all the way back to prehistoric humans gathering peaches to eat, we can imagine how this basic task probably gave rise to a need for math. If you and your prehistoric friend gathered a basket full of peaches, you’d probably agree to split them evenly. First, you’d need to know how many peaches you gathered. ____18____ You might first need to come up with names for the basic units of measurement. This might be how counting and the earliest numbers came about. Similarly, division might have originated from the need to split that pile of peaches. ____19____ And scientists believe that many basic mathematical functions, such as addition and multiplication appeared thousands of years ago in various areas at the same time, including China, India, Mesopotamia, and Egypt. More advanced mathematics is traced to ancient Greece over 2,500 years ago. ____20____ Since then, mathematical findings have inspired later mathematicians and scientists to build on predecessors’ work, continuously broadening our comprehension of mathematics and its connection to the world. A. How did it get started? B. It’s really more of a discovery. C. That means you’d need to count them. D. Prehistoric humans may have known more math than we assume. E. They would have been the first to discover the basics of mathematics. F. It was around this time that mathematics first became an organized science. G. In fact, many mathematical principles were developed in response to practical needs. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I started writing poetry just after hitting my teens. Then I quickly fell in love with the artistry wordplay, and rhythmic challenge of ___21___ poems. A few years later, it ___22___ to me that if I wanted to improve, I should probably be reading poetry too. So I picked up a few collections, but ___23___ nothing that spoke to me. For years afterward, I ___24___ to write poetry but hardly touched the works of well-known poets. ___25___, when I entered college, I was required to read more widely. To my surprise, I finally discovered poets and styles that truly ___26___ me. It’s not unusual to ___27___ young poets who don’t read poetry. Some claim they don’t want their work to be ___28___ by other poets, but many share the same ___29___ I once faced: they haven’t found poetry they genuinely enjoy. As a teenager, much of the poetry I came across seemed ____30____ to me. I wasn’t interested in the themes, and the language felt ____31____. Many of them followed strict forms, while I later realized I ____32____ free forms. It was like digging down a massive mountain to ____33____ a few small, sparkly gems (宝石). Frankly, it took too much ____34____ to find just one poem or poet that excited me. But now, thanks to the Internet, it’s far easier to ____35____ the available works of poetry to find the good stuff. 21. A. composing B. interpreting C. observing D. reciting 22. A. applied B. appealed C. occurred D. referred 23. A. created B. wrote C. learned D. found 24. A. refused B. continued C. hesitated D. pretended 25. A. Eventually B. Basically C. Naturally D. Reasonably 26. A. terrified B. exhausted C. confused D. touched 27. A. admire B. encounter C. criticize D. persuade 28. A. imitated B. envied C. influenced D. possessed 29. A. process B. solution C. hobby D. challenge 30. A. irrelevant B. unfamiliar C. complicated D. adoptable 31. A. vivid B. outdated C. accurate D. inspiring 32. A. reviewed B. avoided C. favored D. doubted 33. A. polish B. strike C. overlook D. unearth 34. A. courage B. labor C. curiosity D. expectation 35. A. stare at B. turn down C. scan through D. account for 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。 Researchers carried out a survey among 2,000 people in London and New York to examine their sleep patterns, the results of ___36___ showed that New Yorkers get only 6 hours and 36 minutes of sleep each night, while Londoners get 6 hours and 48 minutes. Over a year, those extra 12 minutes each night give Londoners ___37___ additional three days of rest! As part of the survey, participants ___38___ (ask) about the reasons for their lack of sleep. The cost of living was found to be the ___39___ (big) source of stress for both groups, with 31% of Londoners and 30% of New Yorkers ___40___ (name) this as the main worry keeping them awake. Health was the next major worry, affecting 19% of Londoners and 21% of New Yorkers, ___41___ (follow) by neighborhood noise. Furthermore, job stress and family concerns bother Londoners more than New Yorkers. According to WHO, healthy adults need to sleep seven ___42___ nine hours a night for good health, but both New Yorkers and Londoners fail ___43___ (meet) this essential sleep goal. Dr. Steve Reid, a sleep expert, said: “Rest levels in both cities are dangerously low. Getting a good night’s sleep is key for our physical and ___44___ (emotion) health, for a lack of sleep can lead to serious health risks, including heart disease, overweight and increased levels of ____45____ (anxious) and stress.” 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，你校为提升学生的学习动力，激发学习热情，将举办一场以“How to Stay Motivated in School”为主题的英语演讲比赛。请结合自身体会撰写一篇演讲稿，向同学们分享如何在学校保持学习动力。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Good morning, dear teachers and fellow students. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you! 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。 If you reached your 104th birthday, you might run out of ideas for how to celebrate. Not for Loretta Chamberlain, a spirited 104-year-old woman from Avon, New York. When asked how she wanted to celebrate her birthday, her response was anything but ordinary. Instead of a quiet party or a family gathering, Loretta expressed a surprising wish: she wanted to visit a prison. Loretta was born in New York on Feb. 8,1921, when the life expectancy for women was only 59 years. She has outlived that prediction by 45 years. Loretta has lived through some of the most significant events in modern history, including Prohibition, World War II, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Loretta said she’s been reflecting on when she was “a little girl” in the 1920s. “I have a lot of memories of back then,” she said. “Those were the good old days.” She wished she was younger and could work in a job where she could make use of all of the information that she learned. Although over 100 years old, Loretta remains full of life and curiosity. She said she didn’t get to celebrate her 103rd birthday last year because she was in hospital. She moved into Avon Nursing Home later that month. The nursing home started her 104th birthday celebration on Feb. 5 with a Hawaiian-themed surprise party days before the prison tour. Loretta said she wanted to visit the prison after attending her nursing home’s “coffee with a policeman” social event and hearing from people who work there. “My husband Jacob works there and when Loretta met him and learned what he does—she became very interested in the prison,” said Tessa Peri, the director of social work at Avon Nursing Home. “Eventually, she shared with us that her birthday wish was to go on a tour of the prison,” Peri added. So the nursing room contacted a local prison, the Livingston County Prison in Geneseo, New York. To Loretta’s great joy, her wish was granted by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 On February 10, two days after her birthday, Loretta was taken to the Livingston County Prison. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Loretta is now looking forward to her 105th birthday. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $