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高三英语二模 本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共130分，考试用时分钟，第I卷1页至10页，第Ⅱ卷11页至12页。 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考号填写在答题卡上，并在规定位置粘贴考试条形码。答卷时，考生务必将答案涂写在答题卡上，答在试卷上的无效。考试结束后，本试卷和答题卡一并收回。 祝各位考生考试顺利！ 第I卷 注意事项： 1. 每小题选出答案后，用铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。 2. 本卷共55小题，共95分 第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 第一节：单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分） 从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 1. —So, you’re saying we need to submit the report by tomorrow? —Yes, ________. We don’t have much time left. A. that’s the case B. I agree with you C. you got it wrong D. that’s exactly how I feel 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查交际用语。句意：——那么，你是说我们需要在明天之前提交报告？——是的，就是这样。我们没有多少时间了。A. that’s the case就是这样；情况就是如此；B. I agree with you我同意你的观点；C. you got it wrong你弄错了；D. that’s exactly how I feel那正是我的感受。根据“We don’t have much time left.”可知，一方问是否需要明天提交报告，另一方回答“是的，就是这样。我们没多少时间了”。故选A。 2. Sheep have been so changed by breeding that their wild ancestors are hard ________. A. identifying B. being identified C. to identify D. to be identified 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：绵羊已经被驯化得与它们的野生祖先大不相同了，以至于很难辨认出它们。此处为固定句型：主语+be+adj.+to do，表示“做某事是……的”，identify与逻辑主语their wild ancestors构成被动关系，使用不定式的主动形式表示被动意义。故选C。 3. After months of waiting and wondering about his job application status, ________ suddenly, struck her that she should check her email for any updates or notifications. A. what B. that C. this D. it 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查固定句型。句意：经过几个月对他的工作申请状态的等待和疑惑之后，她突然想到她应该查看一下她的电子邮件，看看有没有任何更新或通知。此处是it suddenly struck sb. that...句型，意为 “某人突然想到……”，其中it是形式主语，真正的主语是that引导的主语从句。故选D 。 4. The new device, though technically ________, was too expensive for most customers and did not sell well in stores. A. superior B. plain C. primary D. proper 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这种新设备虽然在技术上更胜一筹，但对大多数顾客来说太贵了，在商店里卖得不好。A. superior优越的；更高级的；B. plain平庸的，普通的；C. primary基本的，初级的；D. proper合适的，正确的。根据though可知，前后为转折关系，后文说太贵了不好卖，可推测前面说这个产品在技术方面是高级的。故选A项。 5. These days, he ________ to stop smoking and playing cards as well, so his life will have changed completely soon. A. is trying B. tried C. had to try D. has tried 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查动词时态。句意：这些天，他一直在努力戒烟和戒牌，所以他的生活很快就会完全改变。空处为句子的谓语动词，根据These days可知，句子使用现在进行时态，表示这段时间正在进行的动作。故选A。 6. I’m worried about him as he went directly to bed ________ hardly touching his dinner. A. while B. before C. after D. until 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查介词义辨析。句意：我很担心他，因为他几乎没吃晚饭就直接上床睡觉了。A. while当……时候；B. before在……之前；C. after在……之后；D. until直到。“went directly to bed”发生在 “hardly touching his dinner”之后，这里表示他几乎没吃晚饭后就直接去睡觉了，用after符合句意。故选C。 7. Even on New Year’s Eve, ________ most of us are celebrating, the ambulance service staff are working. A. where B. when C. that D. which 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查非限制性定语从句。句意：即使在我们大多数人都在庆祝的新年前夜，救护车服务人员也在工作。该空引导非限制性定语从句，修饰名词New Year’s Eve，代替先行词在从句中作时间状语，应用关系代词when，强调 “除夕这个时间点”—— 当大多数人在庆祝时，救护人员仍在工作。故选B项。 8. She was furious when she found her younger sister ________ on her clothes. A. try B. being tried C. having tried D. trying 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：当她发现妹妹在试穿她的衣服时，她大发雷霆。空处是宾补，try和宾语her younger sister之间是主动关系，且表示动作正在进行，应用现在分词作宾补，故选D。 9. —We need to get away for a while and think about the situation more clearly. —________. At the moment we can’t see the wood for the trees. A Good idea B. Me too C. Never mind D. Guess what 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查情景交际。句意：—— 我们需要离开一段时间，更清楚地思考一下目前的情况。—— 好主意。目前我们简直是一叶障目，不见泰山。A. Good idea好主意；B. Me too我也是；C. Never mind没关系；D. Guess what你猜怎么着。由句意以及At the moment we can’t see the wood for the trees可知，这里表示同意上面的观点，所以应说“好主意”。故选A项。 10. We discussed our finances and realized that buying a new car is ________ right now, so we postponed it. A. behind schedule B. beyond our reach C. above average D. out of control 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查介词短语辨析。句意：我们讨论了我们的财务状况，意识到现在买一辆新车是我们力所不及的，所以我们推迟了购买计划。A. behind schedule落后于预定计划；B. beyond our reach超出我们的能力范围，够不着；C. above average高于平均水平；D. out of control失去控制。根据“discussed our finances”以及“postponed it”可知，因为财务状况不允许，所以买新车是目前做不到的，B选项符合语境。故选B。 11. —Marketing research is ________ expensive undertaking. —Yes, and its costs are built into ________ prices of products. A. an; the B. /; / C. the; / D. /; the 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查冠词。句意：——市场调查是一项昂贵的事业。——是的，它的成本包含在产品的价格中。名词undertaking为可数名词，泛指，且形容词expensive发音以元音音素开头，所以用不定冠词an。第二空指的是产品特定的价格，所以用定冠词the。故选A。 12. ________ urgently callers say they need to speak to me, I do not want any calls for the next hour. A. Provided that B. However C. The moment D. Even if 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查状语从句。句意：不管打电话的人有多急都说要找我，在接下来的一个小时里，我不想接任何电话。A. Provided that如果，只要；B. However无论多么，不管怎样；C. The moment一……就……；D. Even if即使。引导让步状语从句，表示“无论多么”用however。故选B。 13. I will support ________ decides to take the lead in this project, as their success is important to us. A. whatever B. whom C. whoever D. what 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查宾语从句。句意：无论谁决定领导这个项目，我都会支持，因为他们的成功对我们很重要。动词support后接宾语从句。分析从句可知，从句缺少主语，且表示“无论谁”，所以用连接代词whoever。故选C。 14. As a teacher, he always tries to ________ their fault, focusing instead on encouraging their growth and positive behavior. A. expand B. overlook C. admit D. accept 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：作为一名教师，他总是尽量忽视他们的过错，而是专注于鼓励他们成长和积极的行为。A.expand扩大；B. overlook忽视；C. admit承认；D. accept接受。由句意和focusing instead on encouraging their growth and positive behavior可知，这里指老师尽量忽视他们(学生们)的过错而关注积极的方面。故选B项。 15. Living cells exist in a variety of shape; for example, they ________ cube-shaped or flat. A. may be B. must be C. ought to be D. shall be 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查情态动词。句意：活细胞以各种形状存在；例如，它们可能是立方体或扁平的。A. may be可能是；B. must be一定是；C. ought to be应该是；D. shall be将是。根据“Living cells exist in a variety of shape;”可知，活细胞有多种形状，所以活细胞可能是立方体形状或扁平的。故选A。 第二节：完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从31-50题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 On a chilly Friday evening, I stood backstage, peering through the curtain at the audience settling into their seats. I had always dreamed of being an actor, but the ____16____ of finally performing in front of a crowd filled me with ____17____. I joined the drama club in high school, excited to express my creativity. At first, I ____18____ in the rehearsals, but as it neared showtime, fear began to ____19____ me. The moment I was to ____20____ my first line on stage came all too quickly. I could feel the sweat ____21____ on my forehead as I recited my lines in my head. When I finally stepped into the spotlight, my mind went ____22____. The pounding of my heart drowned out the ____23____ cheers from my fellow actors. “You can do this!” I told myself, but ____24____ grew larger. My voice trembled, and I hesitated over my words. The director’s disappointed look ____25____ me. After that night, the thought of performing again terrified me. Night after night, I ____26____ rehearsals, convinced I would only let everyone down. My friends noticed my ____27____ and asked me what was wrong. “I want to quit,” I finally admitted, tears ____28____ down. “But you love acting!” one of them cried out. That simple statement struck a chord in me; I realized I had let ____29____ push me away from my passion. Determined to reclaim my love for the stage, I vowed to tackle my fears. I approached my director and expressed my struggles. To my ____30____, she offered me a one-on-one rehearsal session. With her guidance, I practiced my lines ____31____, learning not only to speak them but to feel them. Slowly, my confidence began to blossom. When opening night arrived again, I stepped onto the stage with a sense of ____32____. I delivered my ____33____ with clarity and passion, my fears fading into the background. I even heard applause resonate from the audience, filing me with joy. ____34____ that journey, I’m grateful I faced my fear. Fear can stop creativity, but ____35____ it can lead to the joy of self-expression and performance. 16. A. thought B. idea C. plan D. decision 17. A. excitement B. anxiety C. passion D. doubt 18. A. struggled B. persisted C. delighted D. taught 19. A. cover B. locate C. guide D. consume 20. A. conduct B. deliver C. learn D. miss 21. A. emerging B. falling C. rolling D. pouring 22. A. wild B. clear C. blank D. sharp 23. A. laughing B. disappointing C. distracting D. encouraging 24. A. self-belief B. self-doubt C. self-control D. self-awareness 25. A. struck B. supported C. calmed D. honored 26. A. left B. enjoyed C. avoided D. attended 27. A. involvement B. response C. weakness D. withdrawal 28. A. filling B. flooding C. gathering D. following 29. A. fear B. hesitation C. confidence D. desire 30. A. surprise B. regret C. relief D. advantage 31. A. briefly B. unwillingly C. hesitantly D. repeatedly 32. A. comfort B. calm C. pride D. Achievement 33. A. lines B. role C. character D. identity 34. A. Looking on B. Focusing on C. Reflecting on D. Sticking to 35 A. ignoring B. avoiding C. doubting D. confronting 【答案】16. A 17. B 18. C 19. D 20. B 21. A 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. A 26. C 27. D 28. B 29. A 30. C 31. D 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在高中戏剧俱乐部中的经历，包括最初加入俱乐部的兴奋、临近演出时的恐惧、演出时的失误、之后对表演的逃避、在朋友的鼓励下重新面对恐惧，并最终成功克服恐惧、重拾对舞台的热爱。 【16题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我一直梦想成为一名演员，但一想到最后要在众人面前表演，心里就充满了焦虑。A. thought想法；B. idea主意；C. plan计划；D. decision决定。根据上文“I had always dreamed of being an actor”可知，作者梦想成为一名演员；再根据空后“performing in front of a crowd”可知，这里指的是在人群面前表演的想法。故选A。 【17题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我一直梦想成为一名演员，但一想到最后要在众人面前表演，心里就充满了焦虑。A. excitement兴奋；B. anxiety焦虑；C. passion热情；D. doubt怀疑。根据下文“but as it neared showtime, fear began to ____4____ me.”中的“fear”可知，想到要在人们面前表演让作者心中充满焦虑。故选B。 【18题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：起初，我很享受排练的过程，但随着演出时间日益临近，恐惧开始将我吞噬。A. struggled奋斗、努力、挣扎；B. persisted坚持；C. delighted使高兴；D. taught教。根据上文“I had always dreamed of being an actor”可知，作者梦想成为一名演员；由此可推测，一开始作者对参加戏剧俱乐部很兴奋，所以在排练中应该是很高兴的。故选C。 【19题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：起初，我很享受排练的过程，但随着演出时间日益临近，恐惧开始将我吞噬。A. cover覆盖、报道；B. locate位于；C. guide引导、指导；D. consume消耗、吞噬。根据上文可知，一想到要在人们面前表演，作者就心生恐惧。根据常理可知，演出时间越近，作者就越恐惧。故选D。 【20题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在舞台上说出我的第一句台词的那一刻来得太快了。A. conduct实施；B. deliver递送；C. learn学习；D. miss错过、思念。根据空后的“my first line”以及下文“I delivered my ____18____ with clarity and passion, my fears fading into the background.”可推测，空处指的是“说台词”。短语：deliver a line，意为“说台词”，符合句意。故选B。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我在脑海中背诵台词时，能感觉到额头上冒出了汗珠。A. emerging出现；B. falling落下；C. rolling滚动；D. pouring倾泻。根据语境可知，此时的作者非常害怕。再根据空前“the sweat”可推测，此时的作者额头上冒出了汗珠。故选A。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我终于步入聚光灯下时，大脑一片空白。A. wild野生的；B. clear清晰的；C. blank空白的；D. sharp锋利的。根据上文可知，此时的作者非常紧张恐惧；再根据下文“My voice trembled, and I hesitated over my words.”可知，在聚光灯下的作者脑中一片空白。故选C。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我剧烈的心跳声盖过了同伴演员们鼓励的欢呼声。A. laughing大笑的；B. disappointing令人失望的；C. distracting干扰的；D. encouraging鼓励的。根据空后“from my fellow actors”以及常理可知，同伴的欢呼是鼓励性的。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“你能行的！”我告诉自己，但内心的自我怀疑却愈发强烈。A. self-belief自信；B. self-doubt自我怀疑；C. self-control自制力；D. self-awareness自我意识。根据上文““You can do this!” I told myself”可知，作者一直在给自己打气。根据空前“but”可推测，此时的作者心中的自我怀疑变得更强烈。故选B。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：导演失望的眼神让我感到无比刺痛。A. struck击中、刺痛；B. supported支持；C. calmed使平静；D. honored尊敬、给予荣誉。根据空前“The director’s disappointed look”以及常理可知，导演失望的眼神会让作者无比心痛。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：夜复一夜，我都躲避着排练，坚信自己只会让所有人失望。A. left离开；B. enjoyed享受；C. avoided避免；D. attended出席、参加。根据下文“convinced I would only let everyone down”以及作者想要退出可知，作者开始回避排练。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的朋友们注意到了我的退缩，问我出了什么事。A. involvement参与、卷入；B. response回应；C. weakness弱点、虚弱；D. withdrawal撤回、退缩。根据上文“Night after night, I ____11____ rehearsals, convinced I would only let everyone down.”可知，作者开始回避排练，想要退缩。由此可知，朋友们注意到了作者的退缩，询问发生了什么事。故选D。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“我想退出。”我终于承认，泪水夺眶而出。A. filling充满；B. flooding泛滥、涌出；C. gathering聚集；D. following跟随。根据上文可知，作者梦想成为一名演员，由此可知，当作者说自己想要退出时候，眼泪夺眶而出。故选B。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这句简单的话触动了我的心弦；我意识到，是恐惧让我远离了自己热爱的事情。A. fear害怕；B. hesitation犹豫；C. confidence信心；D. desire欲望、渴望。根据上文“At first, I ____3____ in the rehearsals, but as it neared showtime, fear began to ____4____ me.”以及“Night after night, I ____11____ rehearsals, convinced I would only let everyone down.”可知，作者意识到恐惧让自己远离了所热爱的事情。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：令我宽慰的是，她为我提供了一对一的排练指导。A. surprise惊讶、惊喜；B. regret遗憾、后悔；C. relief宽慰、减轻；D. advantage优势。根据下文“she offered me a one-on-one rehearsal session.”以及常理可知，在这种情况下能得到老师一对一的指导，作者感到很宽慰。故选C。 【31题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：在她的指导下，我反复练习台词，不仅学会了说出台词，更学会了去感受台词的内涵。A. briefly简要地；B. unwillingly不情愿地；C. hesitantly犹豫地；D. repeatedly反复地。根据常理可知，在导演的指导下，作者反复练习台词。故选D。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当又一个开幕之夜到来时，我带着平静的心态走上舞台。A. comfort安慰；B. calm平静；C. pride骄傲；D. achievement成就。根据下文“my fears fading into the background”可知，这一次的作者心态平静，不再那么恐惧。故选B。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我清晰而充满激情地说出了台词，恐惧渐渐退到了脑后。A. lines台词、线路；B. role角色；C. character性格、角色、文字；D. identity身份、个性。根据上文“The moment I was to ____5____ my first line on stage came all too quickly.”可知，此处指的是说台词。故选A。 【34题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：回顾那段经历，我很感激自己直面了恐惧。A. Looking on看待、观看；B. Focusing on专注于；C. Reflecting on反思；D. Sticking to坚持。根据空后“that journey”以及主句“I’m grateful I faced my fear.”可推测，作者在回顾这段经历的时候，心怀感激。故选C。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：恐惧可能会阻碍创造力，但勇敢地面对它，能带来自我表达和表演的快乐。A. ignoring忽视；B. avoiding避免；C. doubting怀疑；D. confronting对抗、正视。根据上文“I’m grateful I faced my fear.”可知，再次走上舞台的作者勇敢面对了恐惧。空处指的正是“face”，即“正视”。故选D。 第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Do you find that during peak times-evenings and weekends-your internet is slower or buffering (缓冲) more? It doesn’t seem fair, does it? However, now there’s a new device that solves this and many more frustrating Wi-Fi problems! How exactly does the invention work? Plug a Wifi XtraBoost device into any socket, and that all soon changes. Wif XtraBoost is essentially two cutting-edge wifi router and a powerful amplifier (放大器), all in one tiny box. It works by receiving your existing WiFi signal, boosting it, and then transmitting the super-amplified Wi-Fi through anything: concrete walls, multiple floors and steel beam (横梁) - no problem! In short, you get WAY faster and stronger internet. Even during peak times, and even in previous WiFi ‘dead spots’ around your home. What features does the Wifi Xtraboost have? Compatible (可兼容的) with any internet brand or router A big transfer rate of up to 300Mbps Easy installation No installation CD necessary Universal applicability You need a Wif XtraBoost if you suffer: Slow internet despite full Wi-Fi reception Weak Wi-Fi speed when leaving the room Bad Skype or Facetime quality Wi-Fi ‘dead-spots’ in your home Brick or concrete walls in your property Unsatisfactory download or upload times Why should I buy a Wifi XtraBoost now? Right now Wifi XtraBoost is heavily discounted to raise product awareness. It’s now only $49 (was $99), a great price for a device that gives you so much. However, once the promo is over, it’s only going to get more expensive. Delivery takes only a few days if you are ordering in China. For the best price order your Wifi XtraBoost from the supplier’s website. SPECIAL PROMOTION:for a limited time, get 50% off and free shipping! 36. What is Wifi XtraBoost? A. A software that improves internet speed. B. A new type of socket for better internet connection. C. A device that boosts the existing Wi-Fi signal. D. A special cable for transmitting Wi-Fi signals. 37. Which of the following is not the advantage of XtraBoost according to the passage? A. Signals can be amplified to go through walls and floors. B. It is easy to install with any CD recorder. C. It can reach a large transfer rate of up to 300Mbps D. It is compatible with any internet brand or router. 38. For what reason is XtraBoost necessary at your home? A. To detect Wi-Fi dead-spots in the house. B. To boost reliance on video software. C. To reduce the cost of internet service. D. To ensure stable connection during peak hours. 39. How can people get a Wifi XtraBoost at the best price? A. Purchase directly at any local electronics store. B. Wait until future promotion discounts. C. Call the customer service for extra savings. D. Order now from supplier online with free shipping. 40. Where can this article most probably be found? A. A telecom website. B. An economic journal. C. A product brochure. D. A technology blog. 【答案】36. C 37. B 38. D 39. D 40. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要讲述了Wifi XtraBoost这一新型设备如何解决在高峰时段网络变慢或缓冲增多的问题，以及该设备的诸多特点和优势，以吸引消费者购买。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章表格最上一栏中“Wif XtraBoost is essentially two cutting-edge wifi router and a powerful amplifier (放大器), all in one tiny box. It works by receiving your existing WiFi signal, boosting it, and then transmitting the super-amplified Wi-Fi through anything: concrete walls, multiple floors and steel beam (横梁) - no problem!(WiFi增强器本质上集两台尖端无线路由器和一个强大的信号放大器于一身，全部集成在一个小巧的盒子里。它的工作原理是接收你现有的WiFi信号，增强信号强度，然后将经过超级放大的WiFi信号穿透任何障碍物进行传输：无论是混凝土墙、多层楼层还是钢梁——都毫无问题！)”可知，Wifi XtraBoost本质上是将两台尖端无线路由器和一个强大的放大器集成在一个小盒子里，它通过接收现有的WiFi信号，增强信号，然后传输增强后的信号。故选C。 【37题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章表格最上一栏中“It works by receiving your existing WiFi signal, boosting it, and then transmitting the super-amplified Wi-Fi through anything: concrete walls, multiple floors and steel beam (横梁) - no problem!(它的工作原理是接收你现有的WiFi信号，增强信号强度，然后将经过超级放大的WiFi信号穿透任何障碍物进行传输：无论是混凝土墙、多层楼层还是钢梁——都毫无问题！)”可知，信号可以被放大以穿透墙壁和楼层；根据表格中排左栏“Compatible (可兼容的) with any internet brand or router(与任何网络品牌或路由器都兼容)”可知，它与任何网络品牌或路由器都兼容；根据表格中排左栏“A big transfer rate of up to 300Mbps(高达 300Mbps 的大传输速率)”可知，它能达到高达 300Mbps 的大传输速率。因此，选项A、C、D都是XtraBoost 的优点。根据表格中排左栏“No installation CD necessary(可知，不需要安装光盘就能安装)”，选项B“It is easy to install with any CD recorder.(用任何光盘刻录机都很容易安装)”与原文表述不符。故选B。 【38题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章开头“Do you find that during peak times-evenings and weekends-your internet is slower or buffering (缓冲) more? It doesn’t seem fair, does it? However, now there’s a new device that solves this and many more frustrating Wi-Fi problems!(你有没有发现，在高峰时段——比如晚上和周末，你的网络速度会变慢，或者缓冲得更频繁呢？这似乎不太公平，不是吗？不过，现在有一款新设备可以解决这个问题，以及许多其他令人沮丧的无线网络问题！)”以及“In short, you get WAY faster and stronger internet. Even during peak times, and even in previous WiFi ‘dead spots’ around your home.(简而言之，你将拥有速度更快、信号更强的网络。即使在高峰时段，甚至在你家中以前那些WiFi信号“死角”的地方也能如此。)”可知，XtraBoost这种设备可以解决在高峰时段网络变慢或缓冲频繁的问题，能让用户在高峰时段也能拥有更快更强的网络。故选D。 【39题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章表格最下一栏中“For the best price order your Wifi XtraBoost from the supplier’s website.(要想以最优惠的价格购买WiFi增强器，请从供应商的网站上下单。)”以及“SPECIAL PROMOTION: for a limited time, get 50% off and free shipping!(特别促销活动：在有限的时间内，可享受五折优惠，并且包邮！)”可知，要想以最优惠的价格购买Wifi XtraBoost，需要从供应商的网站上订购，并且目前有限时促销活动，可享受五折优惠以及包邮服务。也就是说，人们以最优惠价格获得 Wifi XtraBoost 的方式是现在从供应商的网站上订购并享受包邮服务。故选D。 【40题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，文章主要介绍了一款名为Wifi XtraBoost的设备，包括其工作原理、特点、适用场景以及促销信息等，目的是推广和销售该产品。因此，这篇文章最有可能出现在产品宣传册中。故选C。 B Some games are destined to live in your memory forever. These are the ones that become instant classics; people talk about them for years after release, sometimes even decades. They appear on every best-of list and get played and replayed over and over again. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of these games. First released as a launch title for the Nintendo Switch in 2017, people are still discovering Breath of the Wild four years later. I first picked up the game about six months after Nintendo Switch came out-the earliest I could finally get my hands on the console (游戏机). It was late enough to have heard the accolades but before it had been regarded as one of best video games of all time. I loved every second. It was tough, but worth pushing through. I’ve done most of what there is to do. But there’s one big thing I haven’t done: beat the game. I’ve completed all the story quests (任务) up to the ending. I’ve even wandered the castle. But I can’t bring myself to save the princess. Every time I decide I’m going to take the plunge (毅然决定) , I throw my controller aside. I can’t bring myself to do it. If I beat Breath of the Wild, the adventure is over. As long as I avoid finishing it, there’s still something new to discover. Chances are, I’m not alone. Surely other gamers do this-and not just with Breath of the Wild. This isn’t about losing interest; it’s wanting to always have more left to play. This refusal to complete a game might sound ridiculous. But let’s be real: It’s not uncommon for the ending to be far from the best part. Too often, I’ve been upset about the way a story ended or that a character didn’t get the closure I really wanted. Only recently did I realize those things didn’t really matter; the point of a game is the quest itself, not the ending, so why bother rushing through it? I’m not sure if I’ll ever finish Breath of the Wild. At this point I’m not going to dive back into the game because I’ve completely forgotten what to do and how to do it. I have vague (模糊的) plans to replay it before the sequel (续集) comes out, but for now I’m fine with not having finished this Zelda variant (系列). 41. The underlined word “accolades” in paragraph two probably A. blessings B. complaints C. rumors D. praises 42. The author hasn’t finished the game yet because ________. A. he finds it too hard to clear all the quests and save the princess B. he is upset that the story may not end in the way he really wants C. he is reluctant to end the amazing adventure the game has brought him D. he is unsatisfied with the closure that the character is going to receive 43. According to the passage, what can be inferred about the author? A. He purchased the Nintendo Switch as soon as the product came out B. He is still playing the game, Breath of the Wild, in his spare time. C. He values the process of the game more than its result. D. He has lost interest in finishing the game, Breath of the Wild, in the future. 44. Based on the passage, which of the following best describes the author’s current attitude towards The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild? A. Indifferent, as he prefers the coming sequel ones B. Uninterested, he no longer considers replaying C. Content, as he enjoys the journey though not finishing it yet D. Skeptical, thinking they rarely live up to expectations 45. The purpose of the passage is to ________. A. explain why some players avoid completing games B. criticize game developers for poor story endings C. promote the unique gameplay of Breath of the Wild D. argue that difficulty levels ruin gaming experiences 【答案】41. D 42. C 43. C 44. C 45. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者以《塞尔达传说：旷野之息》为例，阐述自己及部分玩家拒绝通关游戏的原因，强调享受过程而非结局 。 【41题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段中“It was late enough to have heard the accolades but before it had been regarded as one of best video games of all time.(时间已经比较晚了，我已经听到了accolades，但此时它还没有被认为是有史以来最好的电子游戏之一。)”，结合前文提到这款游戏人们会谈论很多年，且根据后面“被认为是有史以来最好的电子游戏之一”可推测，accolades应该是表示“好的评价、赞扬”的意思。故选D。 【42题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“If I beat Breath of the Wild, the adventure is over. As long as I avoid finishing it, there’s still something new to discover.(如果我通关了《塞尔达传说：旷野之息》，这场冒险就结束了。只要我不完成它，就仍然有新的东西可以去发现。)” 可知，作者还没有完成游戏是因为他不愿意结束这款游戏带给他的精彩冒险。故选C。 【43题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中“Only recently did I realize those things didn’t really matter; the point of a game is the quest itself, not the ending, so why bother rushing through it?(直到最近我才意识到那些事情其实并不重要；游戏的重点是任务本身，而不是结局，所以为什么要急着通关呢？)”可知，作者认为游戏的过程比结果更重要。故选C。 【44题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“I’m not sure if I’ll ever finish Breath of the Wild. At this point I’m not going to dive back into the game because I’ve completely forgotten what to do and how to do it. I have vague (模糊的) plans to replay it before the sequel (续集) comes out, but for now I’m fine with not having finished this Zelda variant (系列).(我不确定我是否会完成《塞尔达传说：旷野之息》。在这一点上，我不打算再重新玩这个游戏了，因为我已经完全忘记了该做什么以及怎么做。我有一个模糊的计划，在续作出来之前重玩它，但目前我对还没有完成这个《塞尔达》系列感到没什么问题。)”可知，作者虽然没有完成游戏，但他很享受这个过程，目前对此感到满足。故选C。 【45题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了作者玩《塞尔达传说：旷野之息》这款游戏却没有通关的经历，以及解释了自己不想通关的原因，并且提到其他玩家也可能有类似情况，还阐述了游戏的重点是过程而非结局。结合第三段“Chances are, I’m not alone. Surely other gamers do this-and not just with Breath of the Wild. This isn’t about losing interest; it’s wanting to always have more left to play.(很有可能，我不是一个人。肯定其他玩家也会这样做 —— 而且不只是在《塞尔达传说：旷野之息》这款游戏上。这不是失去兴趣的问题；而是想要总是有更多的内容可以玩。)”可知，文章的目的是解释为什么一些玩家会避免完成游戏。故选A。 C “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Coca-Cola learned this hard lesson in 1985 when they introduced “New Coke,” a decision that nearly alienated (疏远,使敌对) its loyal customer base. During the 1970s, Pepsi gained market share despite Coca-Cola remaining the world’s best-selling soft drink. Pepsi’s success was partly due to the “Pepsi Challenge” campaign, where blind taste tests showed many consumers preferred Pepsi’s flavor. This led Coca-Cola executives to believe their soda’s taste, not Pepsi’s marketing, was responsible for the decline in market share. To counter this, they developed a new, sweeter formula that resembled Pepsi. On April 23, 1985, Coca-Cola chairman Roberto Goizueta announced New Coke, discontinuing the company’s 99-year-old classic formula. However, the decision backfired spectacularly (引人注目地). Loyal Coca-Cola fans were boiling. The company received 5,000angry phone calls a day, and protests broke out, with people pouring New Coke into sewer drains (下水道排水口). One consumer wrote, “I don’t think I’d be more upset if you were to burn the flag in our front yard.” Coca-Cola executives were caught off guard by the public anger. Their decision had been backed by 190,000 blind taste tests, which indicated consumers preferred the new formula. However, they underestimated the emotional attachment people had to the original Coke. They never asked how consumers would feel if the new recipe completely replaced the old one. Just 79 days later, Coca-Cola held another press conference to announce the return of the original formula, now rebranded as “Coca-Cola Classic.” Goizueta admitted, “Our boss is the consumer.” Coca-Cola Classic quickly outsold New Coke, and within a few months, it regained its position as the top-selling cola, surpassing Pepsi. Surprisingly, the company’s market position improved, as consumers reaffirmed their loyalty to the original Coca-Cola brand. Reflecting on the incident, Goizueta acknowledged that no amount of consumer research could capture the emotional bond people had with the original Coca-Cola. “All the time and money and skill heavily poured into consumer research on the new Coca-Cola could not measure the deep emotional attachment to original Coca-Cola felt by so many people.” Some even speculated (猜测) that the disaster had been a deliberate marketing trick. Goizueta denied this, saying, “The truth is that we’re not that dumb (愚蠢的) and we’re not that smart.” Ultimately, Coca-Cola learned that data and taste tests cannot always replace brand loyalty, especially with a product so tied to consumer identity. New Coke’s failure demonstrated the risks of trying to “fix” something that wasn’t broken in the first place. 46. What was the main reason for Coca-Cola introducing New Coke in 1985? A. To respond to customer complaints about the original formula. B. To compete with Pepsi after declining market share. C. To create a healthier beverage option for consumers. D. To celebrate the company’s 100th anniversary. 47. How did Coca-Cola consumers initially react to the introduction of New Coke? A. They were indifferent and did not care about the change. B. They welcomed the new formula and praised the company. C. They were angry and expressed their anger through protests. D. They preferred New Coke over the original one immediately. 48. What did Roberto Goizueta learn from the New Coke incident? A. They shouldn’t have done so few flavor tests. B. Products development doesn’t necessarily increase market share. C. Brand loyalty cannot be measured through tests and data D. Marketing tricks are effective in regaining consumer trust 49. What was the outcome of Coca-Cola’s return decision to the original formula? A. Coca-Cola Classic quickly outsold New Coke and regained market leadership. B. Financial losses increased as consumers rejected the original one. C. The new Coke formula remained more popular than the Classic. D. Pepsi became the top-selling cola brand permanently 50. The author’s main focus in writing this passage is to ________. A. highlight Coca-Cola’s recovery from the New Coke failure B. criticize Coca-Cola’s decision-making process C. discuss the emotional bond consumers have with brands D. compare and contrast Coca-Cola and Pepsi’s market strategies 【答案】46. B 47. C 48. C 49. A 50. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讲述了可口可乐公司在1985年推出“新可乐”这一市场营销案例的始末，包括其推出背景、决策过程、遭遇的重大失败以及后续补救措施。探讨了品牌忠诚度、消费者情感依恋对商业决策的重要影响。 【46题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“During the 1970s, Pepsi gained market share despite Coca-Cola remaining the world’s best-selling soft drink. Pepsi’s success was partly due to the “Pepsi Challenge” campaign, where blind taste tests showed many consumers preferred Pepsi’s flavor. This led Coca-Cola executives to believe their soda’s taste, not Pepsi’s marketing, was responsible for the decline in market share. To counter this, they developed a new, sweeter formula that resembled Pepsi.(在20世纪70年代，尽管可口可乐仍然是全球最畅销的软饮料，但百事可乐还是赢得了一定的市场份额。百事可乐的成功部分归功于“百事挑战”营销活动。在该活动的盲品测试中，许多消费者表示更喜欢百事可乐的口味。这让可口可乐的高管们认为，市场份额下降的原因在于自家汽水的口味，而非百事可乐的营销手段。为了应对这一情况，他们研发出了一种新的、更甜的配方，这种配方与百事可乐的口味相似。)”可知，可口可乐在1985年推出新可乐的主要原因是在市场份额下降后与百事竞争。故选B。 【47题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Loyal Coca-Cola fans were boiling. The company received 5,000angry phone calls a day, and protests broke out, with people pouring New Coke into sewer drains (下水道排水口).(忠实的可口可乐粉丝们愤怒不已。该公司每天会接到5000个愤怒的电话，抗议活动也随之爆发，人们将新可乐倒进下水道。)”可知，消费者最初的反应是愤怒并通过抗议来表达不满。故选C。 【48题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段“Reflecting on the incident, Goizueta acknowledged that no amount of consumer research could capture the emotional bond people had with the original Coca-Cola. “All the time and money and skill heavily poured into consumer research on the new Coca-Cola could not measure the deep emotional attachment to original Coca-Cola felt by so many people.”(回顾这一事件时，Goizueta认识到，再多的消费者调查也无法衡量人们与原版可口可乐之间的情感纽带。“为新可口可乐投入大量的时间、金钱和精力进行消费者调查，但这些都无法衡量众多消费者对原版可口可乐的深厚情感依恋。”)”可知，Goizueta认识到再多的消费者研究（包括口味测试等数据）都无法衡量人们与原始可口可乐之间的情感纽带，即品牌忠诚度不能通过测试和数据来衡量。故选C。 【49题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第五段“Just 79 days later, Coca-Cola held another press conference to announce the return of the original formula, now rebranded as “Coca-Cola Classic.” Goizueta admitted, “Our boss is the consumer.” Coca-Cola Classic quickly outsold New Coke, and within a few months, it regained its position as the top-selling cola, surpassing Pepsi.(仅仅79天后，可口可乐公司又召开了一场新闻发布会，宣布原版配方回归，现在它被重新命名为“经典可口可乐”。Goizueta承认：“我们的老板是消费者。”经典可口可乐的销量很快超过了新可乐，几个月内，它就重新夺回了最畅销可乐的地位，超过了百事可乐。)”可知，在宣布恢复原始配方后，经典可口可乐的销量迅速超过了新可乐，并且在几个月内就重新夺回了最畅销可乐的地位，超过了百事可乐。也就是说，可口可乐恢复原始配方的结果是经典可口可乐的销量迅速超过新可乐，并重新获得了市场领先地位。故选A。 【50题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，文章讲述了可口可乐推出新可乐导致忠实客户愤怒，最终又恢复经典配方的事件。在这个过程中，详细阐述了可口可乐公司原本以为通过盲品测试和市场数据就能做出正确决策，却低估了消费者对原始可口可乐的情感依恋。文中第四段强调 “However, they underestimated the emotional attachment people had to the original Coke.(然而，他们低估了人们对原版可口可乐的情感依恋。)”以及倒数第二段“no amount of consumer research could capture the emotional bond people had with the original Coca-Cola(再多的消费者调查也无法衡量人们与原版可口可乐之间的情感纽带。)” 等，说明文章重点是在讨论消费者与品牌之间的情感纽带。故选C。 D Sorry, I’m just now seeing your email! (You sent it 15 minutes ago.) Sorry that you completely misinterpreted that thing I said Sorry you just rammed (冲撞) into me with your grocery-store cart. Apology is everywhere in conversations and communications. We drop it indiscriminately crying “my fault” for all manner of things we really should’t be sorry for-and diluting (稀释) the apologies that truly matter. Is it time to stop? Could we even cut back if we wanted to? “Sorry” has lost its meaning, she realized, no longer a heartfelt declaration of remorse (燠悔) but a knee-jerk (下意识的) response. Now, faced with the blinking cursor (光标) of a blank email, Ms. Julig asks herself, did I miss something, or mess someone else up? If the answer is no, she’s not sorry. “Don’t give away your power,” suggests Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor of organizational behavior at Stanford Graduate School of Business and author of a book about commanding authority at work. Apologizing in business, especially when you’ve actually done something wrong, is just asking for trouble, he says. People are never satisfied with an apology, he adds. Groveling (卑躬屈膝) and exhibiting vulnerability (脆弱) only make you look weak and sink team morale (士气). “Always feeling like you need to say ‘sorry’ makes you kind of feel like crap,” says Jen Fisher, the chief well-being officer for Deloitte. Last year, she logged her own apologies, flagging the ones that felt unnecessary and replacing them with expressions of gratitude. Have to move a meeting? Try, “I appreciate your flexibility,” or “I’m grateful for your understanding,” she says. Remember that it’s not your responsibility to apologize for things out of your control, such as the weather or a client moving a deadline. Putting “sorry” on loop (循环,环状) waters down the moments when you really do need to show remorse, she adds. And of course people often employ “sorry” to mean exactly the opposite, more a passive-aggressive insult (冒犯) than real regret. Be aware of how others respond when you use words of contrition (忏悔), Dr. Tannen cautions. If colleagues call out your apologizing, you might explain that you were just saying you were sorry a thing happened, and not sorry sorry. Kingston Vickers tried. After moving to Texas years ago, the native Canadian resolved to remove the “ehs” and “sorrys” from his vocabulary. Doing so consumed so much mental effort that he grew nervous when talking and wasn’t as effective at his sales job. Now he embraces his tendency, and says his work has benefited. 51 Which of the following is not a disadvantage of always wanting to apologize? A. It may weaken the power of true apologies. B. The people you apologize to may ask for more. C. It makes it easy for people to look down on you. D. It can do harm to the people you work with in business. 52. What suggestion does Jen Fisher give about making apologies? A. Try putting sorry on loops. B. Avoid apologies as many as possible. C. Express more appreciation than apologies. D. Only apologize for things out of your control. 53. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. Making apologies too much can be harmful to us mentally and physically. B. Sometimes when people say they are sorry they do not genuinely mean that. C. We should avoid making apologies in business world to avoid being exploited. D. Sorry has lost its meaning so we should choose other words to express our regret. 54. What can we infer from the example of Kingston Vickers? A. Natural communication style can enhance job performance. B. Apologizing is an important part of Canadian culture. C. Adapting to a new communication style is always beneficial for work. D. Trying to stop apologizing is a waste of time and energy. 55. What is the main idea of the passage? A. We should stop using the word “sorry” in our daily conversations. B. The overuse and misuse of the word “sorry” in conversations and communications. C. People from different cultures have different attitudes towards apologizing. D. There are better ways to express remorse than just saying “sorry”. 【答案】51. D 52. C 53. B 54. A 55. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要围绕“道歉”探讨了道歉文化以及其影响，并说明了改变道歉习惯可能带来的问题。 【51题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第三段中“Apologizing in business, especially when you’ve actually done something wrong, is just asking for trouble, he says. People are never satisfied with an apology, he adds. Groveling (卑躬屈膝) and exhibiting vulnerability (脆弱) only make you look weak and sink team morale (士气).(在商业活动中道歉，尤其是当你确实做了错事的时候，简直就是自找麻烦。他还补充说，人们永远不会对一次道歉感到满足。卑躬屈膝和表现出自己的脆弱只会让你显得软弱，还会打击团队士气)”可知，过度且不恰当的道歉行为对商业伙伴或团队关系的负面影响，而不是本身会直接伤害同事关系。由此可知，选项D“It can do harm to the people you work with in business.(它可能会伤害到与你共事的商业伙伴)”并不是总想道歉的直接劣势。故选D。 【52题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段““Always feeling like you need to say ‘sorry’ makes you kind of feel like crap,” says Jen Fisher, the chief well-being officer for Deloitte. Last year, she logged her own apologies, flagging the ones that felt unnecessary and replacing them with expressions of gratitude.(德勤公司的首席幸福官Jen Fisher说：“总是觉得自己需要说‘抱歉’会让你感觉糟透了。”去年，她记录下了自己的道歉行为，标记出那些她觉得不必要的道歉，并把它们换成了感激之词)”以及第五段“Have to move a meeting? Try, “I appreciate your flexibility,” or “I’m grateful for your understanding,” she says. Remember that it’s not your responsibility to apologize for things out of your control, such as the weather or a client moving a deadline. Putting “sorry” on loop (循环,环状) waters down the moments when you really do need to show remorse, she adds.(要是不得不更改会议时间呢？可以试着说：“感谢你的灵活性。”或者“感谢你的理解。”她说。要记住，对于那些你无法控制的事情，比如天气或者客户更改了截止日期，你没有责任去道歉。她还补充说，不停地说“抱歉”会淡化那些你真正需要表达悔意的时刻)”可知，Jen Fisher建议表达更多的感激之情而不是道歉。故选C。 【53题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第六段“And of course, people often employ “sorry” to mean exactly the opposite, more a passive-aggressive insult (冒犯) than real regret.(当然，人们经常会用“抱歉”来表达完全相反的意思，这更多的是一种带有消极攻击性的冒犯，而不是真正的懊悔)”可知，有时人们说抱歉并非真心。故选B。 【54题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Kingston Vickers tried. After moving to Texas years ago, the native Canadian resolved to remove the “ehs” and “sorrys” from his vocabulary. Doing so consumed so much mental effort that he grew nervous when talking and wasn’t as effective at his sales job. Now he embraces his tendency, and says his work has benefited.( Kingston Vickers曾尝试过改变。几年前搬到得克萨斯州后，这位土生土长的加拿大人决心从自己的词汇中去掉 “呃”和“抱歉”这类词。但这样做耗费了他太多的心力，以至于他在交谈时变得紧张不安，做销售工作时也没有那么高效了。现在，他接受了自己的这种习惯，并且说他的工作因此受益了)”可知，Kingston Vickers试图改变道歉习惯却导致工作表现下降，而恢复自然沟通方式后工作受益，由此推断自然的沟通风格能提升工作表现。故选A。 【55题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知，文章开篇通过列举生活中频繁道歉的场景，引出“道歉在对话和交流中无处不在，我们常为不应抱歉之事随意道歉，稀释了真正重要的道歉”这一话题。接着，阐述了“抱歉”一词失去原本意义，变成下意识反应的现象，还引用不同人的观点说明过度道歉的弊端，如在商业中可能带来麻烦、让人感觉糟糕等，同时提到人们有时用 “抱歉”表达相反意思。最后通过Kingston Vickers的例子进一步说明改变道歉习惯可能带来的问题。因此，文章的主要观点是在对话和交流中“抱歉”一词的过度使用和误用。故选B。 第Ⅱ卷 注意事项： 1. 用黑色墨水的钢笔或签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。 2. 本卷共6小题，共35分。 第三部分：写作 第一节：阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 During my formative years, my mother was a guiding force in my life. She was firm about the importance of discipline and responsibility. She made sure I completed my chores, such as cleaning my room and doing the dishes. She also insisted that I focus on my studies and avoid any trouble. I often felt frustrated with her strict rules and would protest, “I can’t stand this!” Mom would respond, “That’s fine, but these rules are for your own good.” Deep down, I knew she cared. One evening, I decided to sneak out to a party and ended up getting into a minor car accident. Shaken and scared, I called my mom. Before long, she arrived, and without a word, she drove me home. The next morning, I prepared myself for a lecture. As expected, I received a serious talking-to, but it made me realize the importance of following her guidance. Mom was 35 when she started her career as a successful businesswoman. I began my journey at a young age, working part-time jobs while still in high school. After graduating from college, I pursued a career in marketing. Like my mom in her early days, I faced numerous rejections and setbacks. There were times when I thought, “This is too hard; I should give up.” Once, after a particularly tough project, I returned home feeling defeated and spent weeks isolating myself, reading self-help books, and trying to regain my motivation. Mom sat me down and said, “Honey, I know it’s tough, but you have to keep pushing forward.” Now, I often work alongside my mom, and I cherish these moments. We both share a passion for our work, which stems from our deep interest in people and their stories. If it weren’t for her, I wouldn’t be where I am today. She is my biggest supporter, and having that kind of support has been invaluable. 56. What was the primary influence of the author’s mother during his/her formative years? (No more than 15 words) ________________________________________________________________________________ 57. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 mean? (No more than 5 words) ________________________________________________________________________________ 58. What is the purpose of the example given in the fourth paragraph? (No more than 10 words) ________________________________________________________________________________ 59. According to the article, how did the author’s relationship with his/her mother evolve as his growing older? (No more than 15 words) ________________________________________________________________________________ 60. What do you think of the author’s mother? Please explain. (No more than 20 words) ________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】56. She was being a guiding force, emphasizing the importance of discipline and responsibility. OR: She ensured the author completed chores like cleaning the room and doing the dishes. OR: She insisted that the author focus on studies and stay out of trouble. 57. Got/ready/prepared to face/get/take criticism/blame/scolding. OR: Made myself ready for criticism/blame/scolding. OR: Anticipated being criticized/Expected to be criticized. 58. To illustrate mother’s support during author’s setback. 59. Their relationship evolved from strict discipline and guidance to a partnership and mutual support OR: Their relationship changed and begin to understand each other. OR: Mum became less strict and they find more similarities. 60. She is a caring and supportive mother who instills discipline and provides encouragement during difficult times. OR: She is a strong and loving figure, always there to guide and support her daughter. 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在成长过程中母亲对自己的严格要求，以及自己在职业生涯中遇到挫折时母亲给予的鼓励，展现了母亲对自己的重要影响以及自己的成长和感悟。 【56题详解】 考查细节理解。根据文章第一段“During my formative years, my mother was a guiding force in my life. She was firm about the importance of discipline and responsibility. She made sure I completed my chores, such as cleaning my room and doing the dishes. She also insisted that I focus on my studies and avoid any trouble. I often felt frustrated with her strict rules and would protest, “I can’t stand this!” Mom would respond, “That’s fine, but these rules are for your own good.” Deep down, I knew she cared.(在我性格形成的那些年里，我的母亲是我生命中的一股引导力量。她坚信纪律和责任的重要性。她确保我完成家务，比如打扫自己的房间和洗碗。她还坚持要我专注于学业，避免惹上任何麻烦。我常常对她严格的规定感到沮丧，还会抗议道：“我受不了这些了！”妈妈会回应说：“没关系，但这些规定都是为了你好。”在内心深处，我知道她是关心我的。)”可知，在作者性格形成的那些年里，作者的母亲是作者生命中的一股引导力量。她确保作者完成家务，要求作者专注于学业，避免惹上任何麻烦。故参考答案为She was being a guiding force, emphasizing the importance of discipline and responsibility. OR: She ensured the author completed chores like cleaning the room and doing the dishes. OR: She insisted that the author focus on studies and stay out of trouble. 【57题详解】 考查词句猜测。根据划线词组所在句以及下文“The next morning, I prepared myself for a lecture. As expected, I received a serious talking-to, but it made me realize the importance of following her guidance.(第二天早上，我做好了……的准备。不出所料，我被狠狠地说了一顿，但这也让我意识到了听从她的教导的重要性)”中“As expected, I received a serious talking-to”可推测，划线部分的意思和“挨教训”相似。故参考答案为Got/ready/prepared to face/get/take criticism/blame/scolding. OR: Made myself ready for criticism/blame/scolding. OR: Anticipated being criticized/Expected to be criticized. 【58题详解】 考查推理判断。根据文章第四段“Once, after a particularly tough project, I returned home feeling defeated and spent weeks isolating myself, reading self-help books, and trying to regain my motivation. Mom sat me down and said, “Honey, I know it’s tough, but you have to keep pushing forward.”(有一次，在完成了一个特别艰巨的项目之后，我回到家，感到心灰意冷，接下来的几个星期里，我都把自己封闭起来，读一些励志书籍，试图重新找回动力。妈妈让我坐下，然后对我说：“亲爱的，我知道这很艰难，但你必须继续向前。”)”可推知，第四段的这个例子是为了展示作者的妈妈在作者心灰意冷的时候给予作者的支持和帮助。故参考答案为To illustrate mother’s support during author’s setback. 【59题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段中“During my formative years, my mother was a guiding force in my life.(在我性格形成的那些年里，我的母亲是我生命中的一股引导力量。她坚信纪律和责任的重要性)”以及最后一段“Now, I often work alongside my mom, and I cherish these moments. We both share a passion for our work, which stems from our deep interest in people and their stories. If it weren’t for her, I wouldn’t be where I am today. She is my biggest supporter, and having that kind of support has been invaluable.(现在，我经常和妈妈一起工作，我很珍惜这些时光。我们都对自己的工作充满热情，这种热情源于我们对人们以及他们的故事的浓厚兴趣。如果不是因为她，我不会有今天的成就。她是我最大的支持者，拥有这样的支持是无比珍贵的)”可推知，作者和母亲的关系从最初作者母亲对作者的严格管教和引导，发展为一种合作关系以及相互支持的关系，他们之间也有了更多的相似之处，并开始互相理解和支持。故参考答案为Their relationship evolved from strict discipline and guidance to a partnership and mutual support. OR: Their relationship changed and begin to understand each other. OR: Mum became less strict and they find more similarities. 【60题详解】 开放性题目，答案不唯一，合理即可。根据文章第一段“During my formative years, my mother was a guiding force in my life. She was firm about the importance of discipline and responsibility. She made sure I completed my chores, such as cleaning my room and doing the dishes. She also insisted that I focus on my studies and avoid any trouble. I often felt frustrated with her strict rules and would protest, “I can’t stand this!” Mom would respond, “That’s fine, but these rules are for your own good.” Deep down, I knew she cared.(在我性格形成的那些年里，我的母亲是我生命中的一股引导力量。她坚信纪律和责任的重要性。她确保我完成家务，比如打扫自己的房间和洗碗。她还坚持要我专注于学业，避免惹上任何麻烦。我常常对她严格的规定感到沮丧，还会抗议道：“我受不了这些了！”妈妈会回应说：“没关系，但这些规定都是为了你好。”在内心深处，我知道她是关心我。)”可推测，作者的母亲会引导作者的发展，总是在那里引导和支持她的女儿。再根据文章第四段“Once, after a particularly tough project, I returned home feeling defeated and spent weeks isolating myself, reading self-help books, and trying to regain my motivation. Mom sat me down and said, “Honey, I know it’s tough, but you have to keep pushing forward.”(有一次，在完成了一个特别艰巨的项目之后，我回到家，感到心灰意冷，接下来的几个星期里，我都把自己封闭起来，读一些励志书籍，试图重新找回动力。妈妈让我坐下，然后对我说：“亲爱的，我知道这很艰难，但你必须继续向前。”)”可知，作者的母亲是一位体贴且给予支持的母亲，在困难时期会灌输纪律意识并给予鼓励。即她是一位体贴且给予支持的母亲，在困难时期既会教导自律并给予鼓励。 或者：她是一个坚强且充满爱意的人物，总是在女儿身边引导并给予支持。故参考答案为She is a caring and supportive mother who instills discipline and provides encouragement during difficult times. OR: She is a strong and loving figure, always there to guide and support her daughter. 第二节：书面表达（满分25分） 61. 假设你是晨光中学的学生李华，你刚刚在全国中学生英语演讲比赛中获得一等奖，并且将要在闭幕式上发表获奖感言。请根据以下提示，写一篇发言稿： （1）表达获奖的喜悦和感谢； （2）回顾备赛过程中的努力与收获； （3）鼓励同学们挑战自我，走出舒适区。 参考词汇：National English Speech Contest（全国中学生英语演讲比赛） step out of one’s comfort zone（走出舒适区） 注意： （1）词数不少于100； （2）可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯； （3）开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear teachers and classmates, It’s my honor to deliver my winning speech here. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Dear teachers and classmates, It’s my honor to deliver my winning speech here. I am extremely thrilled and honored to have won the first prize in the National English Speech Contest. First, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my English teachers, who patiently polished my speech, corrected my pronunciation, and provided invaluable advice. I also want to thank my parents and classmates for their support and encouragement. During the preparation I spent countless hours researching topics, writing and revising my speech, and practicing. There were moments when I felt frustrated and overwhelmed. However, every time I wanted to give up, I told myself to keep going. As a result, not only did my English skills improve significantly, but I also gained more self-confidence and the ability to overcome challenges. My dear fellow students, don’t be afraid of taking on new challenges, because it is in those uncomfortable moments that we grow the most. Once again, thank you all! 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一篇发言稿，在全国中学生英语演讲比赛的闭幕式上发表获奖感言。 【详解】1.词汇积累 兴奋的：thrilled → excited 诚挚的：sincere→genuine 建议：advice→suggestion 然而：however→nevertheless 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：I also want to thank my parents and classmates for their support and encouragement. 拓展句：I also want to thank my parents and classmates, who offer their support and encouragement. 【点睛】【高分句型1】First, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my English teachers, who patiently polished my speech, corrected my pronunciation, and provided invaluable advice.（运用了who引导的非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】My dear fellow students, don’t be afraid of taking on new challenges, because it is in those uncomfortable moments that we grow the most.（运用了动名词短语作宾语，because引导的原因状语从句及强调句型） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 高三英语二模 本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共130分，考试用时分钟，第I卷1页至10页，第Ⅱ卷11页至12页。 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考号填写在答题卡上，并在规定位置粘贴考试条形码。答卷时，考生务必将答案涂写在答题卡上，答在试卷上的无效。考试结束后，本试卷和答题卡一并收回。 祝各位考生考试顺利！ 第I卷 注意事项： 1. 每小题选出答案后，用铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。 2. 本卷共55小题，共95分 第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 第一节：单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分） 从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 1. —So, you’re saying we need to submit the report by tomorrow? —Yes, ________. We don’t have much time left. A. that’s the case B. I agree with you C. you got it wrong D. that’s exactly how I feel 2. Sheep have been so changed by breeding that their wild ancestors are hard ________. A. identifying B. being identified C. to identify D. to be identified 3. After months of waiting and wondering about his job application status, ________ suddenly, struck her that she should check her email for any updates or notifications. A. what B. that C. this D. it 4. The new device, though technically ________, was too expensive for most customers and did not sell well in stores. A. superior B. plain C. primary D. proper 5. These days, he ________ to stop smoking and playing cards as well, so his life will have changed completely soon. A. is trying B. tried C. had to try D. has tried 6. I’m worried about him as he went directly to bed ________ hardly touching his dinner. A. while B. before C. after D. until 7. Even on New Year’s Eve, ________ most of us are celebrating, the ambulance service staff are working. A. where B. when C. that D. which 8. She was furious when she found her younger sister ________ on her clothes. A. try B. being tried C. having tried D. trying 9. —We need to get away for a while and think about the situation more clearly. —________. At the moment we can’t see the wood for the trees. A. Good idea B. Me too C. Never mind D. Guess what 10. We discussed our finances and realized that buying a new car is ________ right now, so we postponed it. A. behind schedule B. beyond our reach C. above average D. out of control 11. —Marketing research is ________ expensive undertaking. —Yes and its costs are built into ________ prices of products. A. an; the B. /; / C. the; / D. /; the 12. ________ urgently callers say they need to speak to me, I do not want any calls for the next hour. A. Provided that B. However C. The moment D. Even if 13. I will support ________ decides to take the lead in this project, as their success is important to us. A. whatever B. whom C. whoever D. what 14. As a teacher, he always tries to ________ their fault, focusing instead on encouraging their growth and positive behavior. A. expand B. overlook C. admit D. accept 15. Living cells exist in a variety of shape; for example, they ________ cube-shaped or flat. A. may be B. must be C. ought to be D. shall be 第二节：完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从31-50题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 On a chilly Friday evening, I stood backstage, peering through the curtain at the audience settling into their seats. I had always dreamed of being an actor, but the ____16____ of finally performing in front of a crowd filled me with ____17____. I joined the drama club in high school, excited to express my creativity. At first, I ____18____ in the rehearsals, but as it neared showtime, fear began to ____19____ me. The moment I was to ____20____ my first line on stage came all too quickly. I could feel the sweat ____21____ on my forehead as I recited my lines in my head. When I finally stepped into the spotlight, my mind went ____22____. The pounding of my heart drowned out the ____23____ cheers from my fellow actors. “You can do this!” I told myself, but ____24____ grew larger. My voice trembled, and I hesitated over my words. The director’s disappointed look ____25____ me. After that night, the thought of performing again terrified me. Night after night, I ____26____ rehearsals, convinced I would only let everyone down. My friends noticed my ____27____ and asked me what was wrong. “I want to quit,” I finally admitted, tears ____28____ down. “But you love acting!” one of them cried out. That simple statement struck a chord in me; I realized I had let ____29____ push me away from my passion. Determined to reclaim my love for the stage, I vowed to tackle my fears. I approached my director and expressed my struggles. To my ____30____, she offered me a one-on-one rehearsal session. With her guidance, I practiced my lines ____31____, learning not only to speak them but to feel them. Slowly, my confidence began to blossom. When opening night arrived again, I stepped onto the stage with a sense of ____32____. I delivered my ____33____ with clarity and passion, my fears fading into the background. I even heard applause resonate from the audience, filing me with joy. ____34____ that journey, I’m grateful I faced my fear. Fear can stop creativity, but ____35____ it can lead to the joy of self-expression and performance. 16. A. thought B. idea C. plan D. decision 17. A. excitement B. anxiety C. passion D. doubt 18. A. struggled B. persisted C. delighted D. taught 19. A. cover B. locate C. guide D. consume 20. A. conduct B. deliver C. learn D. miss 21. A. emerging B. falling C. rolling D. pouring 22. A. wild B. clear C. blank D. sharp 23. A. laughing B. disappointing C. distracting D. encouraging 24. A. self-belief B. self-doubt C. self-control D. self-awareness 25. A. struck B. supported C. calmed D. honored 26. A. left B. enjoyed C. avoided D. attended 27. A. involvement B. response C. weakness D. withdrawal 28. A. filling B. flooding C. gathering D. following 29. A. fear B. hesitation C. confidence D. desire 30. A. surprise B. regret C. relief D. advantage 31. A. briefly B. unwillingly C. hesitantly D. repeatedly 32. A. comfort B. calm C. pride D. Achievement 33. A. lines B. role C. character D. identity 34. A. Looking on B. Focusing on C. Reflecting on D. Sticking to 35. A. ignoring B. avoiding C. doubting D. confronting 第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Do you find that during peak times-evenings and weekends-your internet is slower or buffering (缓冲) more? It doesn’t seem fair, does it? However, now there’s a new device that solves this and many more frustrating Wi-Fi problems! How exactly does the invention work? Plug a Wifi XtraBoost device into any socket, and that all soon changes. Wif XtraBoost is essentially two cutting-edge wifi router and a powerful amplifier (放大器), all in one tiny box. It works by receiving your existing WiFi signal, boosting it, and then transmitting the super-amplified Wi-Fi through anything: concrete walls, multiple floors and steel beam (横梁) - no problem! In short, you get WAY faster and stronger internet. Even during peak times, and even in previous WiFi ‘dead spots’ around your home. What features does the Wifi Xtraboost have? Compatible (可兼容的) with any internet brand or router A big transfer rate of up to 300Mbps Easy installation No installation CD necessary Universal applicability You need a Wif XtraBoost if you suffer: Slow internet despite full Wi-Fi reception Weak Wi-Fi speed when leaving the room Bad Skype or Facetime quality Wi-Fi ‘dead-spots’ in your home Brick or concrete walls in your property Unsatisfactory download or upload times Why should I buy a Wifi XtraBoost now? Right now Wifi XtraBoost is heavily discounted to raise product awareness. It’s now only $49 (was $99), a great price for a device that gives you so much. However, once the promo is over, it’s only going to get more expensive. Delivery takes only a few days if you are ordering in China. For the best price order your Wifi XtraBoost from the supplier’s website. SPECIAL PROMOTION:for a limited time, get 50% off and free shipping! 36. What is Wifi XtraBoost? A. A software that improves internet speed. B. A new type of socket for better internet connection. C. A device that boosts the existing Wi-Fi signal. D. A special cable for transmitting Wi-Fi signals. 37. Which of the following is not the advantage of XtraBoost according to the passage? A. Signals can be amplified to go through walls and floors. B. It is easy to install with any CD recorder. C. It can reach a large transfer rate of up to 300Mbps D. It is compatible with any internet brand or router. 38. For what reason is XtraBoost necessary at your home? A. To detect Wi-Fi dead-spots in the house. B. To boost reliance on video software. C. To reduce the cost of internet service. D. To ensure stable connection during peak hours. 39. How can people get a Wifi XtraBoost at the best price? A. Purchase directly at any local electronics store. B. Wait until future promotion discounts. C. Call the customer service for extra savings. D. Order now from supplier online with free shipping. 40. Where can this article most probably be found? A. A telecom website. B. An economic journal. C. A product brochure. D. A technology blog. B Some games are destined to live in your memory forever. These are the ones that become instant classics; people talk about them for years after release, sometimes even decades. They appear on every best-of list and get played and replayed over and over again. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of these games. First released as a launch title for the Nintendo Switch in 2017, people are still discovering Breath of the Wild four years later. I first picked up the game about six months after Nintendo Switch came out-the earliest I could finally get my hands on the console (游戏机). It was late enough to have heard the accolades but before it had been regarded as one of best video games of all time. I loved every second. It was tough, but worth pushing through. I’ve done most of what there is to do. But there’s one big thing I haven’t done: beat the game. I’ve completed all the story quests (任务) up to the ending. I’ve even wandered the castle. But I can’t bring myself to save the princess. Every time I decide I’m going to take the plunge (毅然决定) , I throw my controller aside. I can’t bring myself to do it. If I beat Breath of the Wild, the adventure is over. As long as I avoid finishing it, there’s still something new to discover. Chances are, I’m not alone. Surely other gamers do this-and not just with Breath of the Wild. This isn’t about losing interest; it’s wanting to always have more left to play. This refusal to complete a game might sound ridiculous. But let’s be real: It’s not uncommon for the ending to be far from the best part. Too often I’ve been upset about the way a story ended or that a character didn’t get the closure I really wanted. Only recently did I realize those things didn’t really matter; the point of a game is the quest itself, not the ending, so why bother rushing through it? I’m not sure if I’ll ever finish Breath of the Wild. At this point I’m not going to dive back into the game because I’ve completely forgotten what to do and how to do it. I have vague (模糊的) plans to replay it before the sequel (续集) comes out, but for now I’m fine with not having finished this Zelda variant (系列). 41. The underlined word “accolades” in paragraph two probably A. blessings B. complaints C. rumors D. praises 42. The author hasn’t finished the game yet because ________. A. he finds it too hard to clear all the quests and save the princess B. he is upset that the story may not end in the way he really wants C. he is reluctant to end the amazing adventure the game has brought him D. he is unsatisfied with the closure that the character is going to receive 43. According to the passage, what can be inferred about the author? A. He purchased the Nintendo Switch as soon as the product came out B. He is still playing the game Breath of the Wild, in his spare time. C. He values the process of the game more than its result. D. He has lost interest in finishing the game, Breath of the Wild, in the future. 44. Based on the passage, which of the following best describes the author’s current attitude towards The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild? A. Indifferent, as he prefers the coming sequel ones B. Uninterested, he no longer considers replaying C. Content, as he enjoys the journey though not finishing it yet D. Skeptical, thinking they rarely live up to expectations 45. The purpose of the passage is to ________. A explain why some players avoid completing games B. criticize game developers for poor story endings C. promote the unique gameplay of Breath of the Wild D. argue that difficulty levels ruin gaming experiences C “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Coca-Cola learned this hard lesson in 1985 when they introduced “New Coke,” a decision that nearly alienated (疏远,使敌对) its loyal customer base. During the 1970s, Pepsi gained market share despite Coca-Cola remaining the world’s best-selling soft drink. Pepsi’s success was partly due to the “Pepsi Challenge” campaign, where blind taste tests showed many consumers preferred Pepsi’s flavor. This led Coca-Cola executives to believe their soda’s taste, not Pepsi’s marketing, was responsible for the decline in market share. To counter this, they developed a new, sweeter formula that resembled Pepsi. On April 23, 1985, Coca-Cola chairman Roberto Goizueta announced New Coke, discontinuing the company’s 99-year-old classic formula. However, the decision backfired spectacularly (引人注目地). Loyal Coca-Cola fans were boiling. The company received 5,000angry phone calls a day, and protests broke out, with people pouring New Coke into sewer drains (下水道排水口). One consumer wrote, “I don’t think I’d be more upset if you were to burn the flag in our front yard.” Coca-Cola executives were caught off guard by the public anger. Their decision had been backed by 190,000 blind taste tests, which indicated consumers preferred the new formula. However, they underestimated the emotional attachment people had to the original Coke. They never asked how consumers would feel if the new recipe completely replaced the old one. Just 79 days later, Coca-Cola held another press conference to announce the return of the original formula, now rebranded as “Coca-Cola Classic.” Goizueta admitted, “Our boss is the consumer.” Coca-Cola Classic quickly outsold New Coke, and within a few months, it regained its position as the top-selling cola, surpassing Pepsi. Surprisingly, the company’s market position improved, as consumers reaffirmed their loyalty to the original Coca-Cola brand. Reflecting on the incident, Goizueta acknowledged that no amount of consumer research could capture the emotional bond people had with the original Coca-Cola. “All the time and money and skill heavily poured into consumer research on the new Coca-Cola could not measure the deep emotional attachment to original Coca-Cola felt by so many people.” Some even speculated (猜测) that the disaster had been a deliberate marketing trick. Goizueta denied this, saying, “The truth is that we’re not that dumb (愚蠢的) and we’re not that smart.” Ultimately, Coca-Cola learned that data and taste tests cannot always replace brand loyalty, especially with a product so tied to consumer identity. New Coke’s failure demonstrated the risks of trying to “fix” something that wasn’t broken in the first place. 46. What was the main reason for Coca-Cola introducing New Coke in 1985? A. To respond to customer complaints about the original formula. B. To compete with Pepsi after declining market share. C. To create a healthier beverage option for consumers. D. To celebrate the company’s 100th anniversary. 47. How did Coca-Cola consumers initially react to the introduction of New Coke? A. They were indifferent and did not care about the change. B. They welcomed the new formula and praised the company. C. They were angry and expressed their anger through protests. D. They preferred New Coke over the original one immediately. 48. What did Roberto Goizueta learn from the New Coke incident? A. They shouldn’t have done so few flavor tests. B. Products development doesn’t necessarily increase market share. C. Brand loyalty cannot be measured through tests and data D. Marketing tricks are effective in regaining consumer trust 49. What was the outcome of Coca-Cola’s return decision to the original formula? A. Coca-Cola Classic quickly outsold New Coke and regained market leadership. B. Financial losses increased as consumers rejected the original one. C. The new Coke formula remained more popular than the Classic. D. Pepsi became the top-selling cola brand permanently 50. The author’s main focus in writing this passage is to ________. A. highlight Coca-Cola’s recovery from the New Coke failure B. criticize Coca-Cola’s decision-making process C. discuss the emotional bond consumers have with brands D. compare and contrast Coca-Cola and Pepsi’s market strategies D Sorry, I’m just now seeing your email! (You sent it 15 minutes ago.) Sorry that you completely misinterpreted that thing I said Sorry you just rammed (冲撞) into me with your grocery-store cart. Apology is everywhere in conversations and communications. We drop it indiscriminately crying “my fault” for all manner of things we really should’t be sorry for-and diluting (稀释) the apologies that truly matter. Is it time to stop? Could we even cut back if we wanted to? “Sorry” has lost its meaning, she realized, no longer a heartfelt declaration of remorse (燠悔) but a knee-jerk (下意识的) response. Now, faced with the blinking cursor (光标) of a blank email, Ms. Julig asks herself, did I miss something, or mess someone else up? If the answer is no, she’s not sorry. “Don’t give away your power,” suggests Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor of organizational behavior at Stanford Graduate School of Business and author of a book about commanding authority at work. Apologizing in business, especially when you’ve actually done something wrong, is just asking for trouble, he says. People are never satisfied with an apology, he adds. Groveling (卑躬屈膝) and exhibiting vulnerability (脆弱) only make you look weak and sink team morale (士气). “Always feeling like you need to say ‘sorry’ makes you kind of feel like crap,” says Jen Fisher, the chief well-being officer for Deloitte. Last year, she logged her own apologies, flagging the ones that felt unnecessary and replacing them with expressions of gratitude. Have to move a meeting? Try, “I appreciate your flexibility,” or “I’m grateful for your understanding,” she says. Remember that it’s not your responsibility to apologize for things out of your control, such as the weather or a client moving a deadline. Putting “sorry” on loop (循环,环状) waters down the moments when you really do need to show remorse, she adds. And of course, people often employ “sorry” to mean exactly the opposite, more a passive-aggressive insult (冒犯) than real regret. Be aware of how others respond when you use words of contrition (忏悔), Dr. Tannen cautions. If colleagues call out your apologizing, you might explain that you were just saying you were sorry a thing happened, and not sorry sorry. Kingston Vickers tried. After moving to Texas years ago, the native Canadian resolved to remove the “ehs” and “sorrys” from his vocabulary. Doing so consumed so much mental effort that he grew nervous when talking and wasn’t as effective at his sales job. Now he embraces his tendency, and says his work has benefited. 51 Which of the following is not a disadvantage of always wanting to apologize? A. It may weaken the power of true apologies. B. The people you apologize to may ask for more. C. It makes it easy for people to look down on you. D. It can do harm to the people you work with in business. 52. What suggestion does Jen Fisher give about making apologies? A. Try putting sorry on loops. B. Avoid apologies as many as possible. C. Express more appreciation than apologies. D. Only apologize for things out of your control. 53. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. Making apologies too much can be harmful to us mentally and physically. B. Sometimes when people say they are sorry they do not genuinely mean that. C. We should avoid making apologies in business world to avoid being exploited. D. Sorry has lost its meaning so we should choose other words to express our regret. 54. What can we infer from the example of Kingston Vickers? A. Natural communication style can enhance job performance. B. Apologizing is an important part of Canadian culture. C. Adapting to a new communication style is always beneficial for work. D. Trying to stop apologizing is a waste of time and energy. 55. What is the main idea of the passage? A. We should stop using the word “sorry” in our daily conversations. B. The overuse and misuse of the word “sorry” in conversations and communications. C. People from different cultures have different attitudes towards apologizing. D. There are better ways to express remorse than just saying “sorry”. 第Ⅱ卷 注意事项： 1. 用黑色墨水的钢笔或签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。 2. 本卷共6小题，共35分。 第三部分：写作 第一节：阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 During my formative years, my mother was a guiding force in my life. She was firm about the importance of discipline and responsibility. She made sure I completed my chores, such as cleaning my room and doing the dishes. She also insisted that I focus on my studies and avoid any trouble. I often felt frustrated with her strict rules and would protest, “I can’t stand this!” Mom would respond, “That’s fine, but these rules are for your own good.” Deep down, I knew she cared. One evening, I decided to sneak out to a party and ended up getting into a minor car accident. Shaken and scared, I called my mom. Before long, she arrived, and without a word, she drove me home. The next morning, I prepared myself for a lecture. As expected, I received a serious talking-to, but it made me realize the importance of following her guidance. Mom was 35 when she started her career as a successful businesswoman. I began my journey at a young age, working part-time jobs while still in high school. After graduating from college, I pursued a career in marketing. Like my mom in her early days, I faced numerous rejections and setbacks. There were times when I thought, “This is too hard; I should give up.” Once, after a particularly tough project, I returned home feeling defeated and spent weeks isolating myself, reading self-help books, and trying to regain my motivation. Mom sat me down and said, “Honey, I know it’s tough, but you have to keep pushing forward.” Now, I often work alongside my mom, and I cherish these moments. We both share a passion for our work, which stems from our deep interest in people and their stories. If it weren’t for her, I wouldn’t be where I am today. She is my biggest supporter, and having that kind of support has been invaluable. 56. What was the primary influence of the author’s mother during his/her formative years? (No more than 15 words) ________________________________________________________________________________ 57. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 mean? (No more than 5 words) ________________________________________________________________________________ 58. What is the purpose of the example given in the fourth paragraph? (No more than 10 words) ________________________________________________________________________________ 59. According to the article, how did the author’s relationship with his/her mother evolve as his growing older? (No more than 15 words) ________________________________________________________________________________ 60. What do you think of the author’s mother? Please explain. (No more than 20 words) ________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节：书面表达（满分25分） 61. 假设你是晨光中学的学生李华，你刚刚在全国中学生英语演讲比赛中获得一等奖，并且将要在闭幕式上发表获奖感言。请根据以下提示，写一篇发言稿： （1）表达获奖的喜悦和感谢； （2）回顾备赛过程中的努力与收获； （3）鼓励同学们挑战自我，走出舒适区。 参考词汇：National English Speech Contest（全国中学生英语演讲比赛） step out of one’s comfort zone（走出舒适区） 注意： （1）词数不少于100； （2）可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯； （3）开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear teachers and classmates, It’s my honor to deliver my winning speech here. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$