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2025年四川省泸化中学高2023级高二半期测试 英语 注意事项： 1. 答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息 2. 请将答案正确填写在答题卡上 第I卷(选择题95分) 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。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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What’s the problem with the boy’s bike? A. Its price. B. Its quality. C. Its colour. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the man advised to do? A. Ask his teacher for help B. Refer to the textbook. C. Get information online. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What did the man forget to do? A. Sleep on time. B. Repair his car. C. Set his alarm clock. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does Mr. Black look like? A. He has black hair. B. He is short. C. He wears glasses. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How does the man feel about the class? A. He is fond of it. B. He has been used to it. C. He can’t follow it. 第二节(共15小题，每小题15分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What does the man think of mountaineering? A. Dangerous. B. Tiring. C. Interesting. 7. What can we learn about the woman? A. She is professional in mountaineering. B. She climbed Mount Huangshan last summer. C. She will visit Mount Huangshan with the man. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. Where are the speakers? A. In a shop. B. On a bus. C. On a train. 9. What is necessary for baggage claim (行李领取)? A. A tag. B. The ticket. C. A boot. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10 Where is the woman from? A. The US. B. China. C. The UK. 11. How can ordinary students earn extra money? A. By taking a job in winter. B. By taking a summer job. C. By getting a scholarship. 12. What favor can students get with a student’s identity card? A. Cheap theatre tickets. B. Cheap entrance to parks. C. Cheap travel by bus. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. When will the party be held? A. On May 22. B. On May 25. C. On May 27. 14. How will the woman go to the party? A. By subway. B. On foot. C. By car. 15. What is the woman excited about? A. Free plane tickets. B. Praise from Mr. Larson. C. Participation of kids. 16. Why does the man have to be at the party earlier? A. To take photographs. B. To meet the manager. C. To chat with colleague 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. What can visitors do at The Old Port? A. Taste sweets. B. Buy traditional clothes. C. Fish in an old tram. 18. Why did Salter House become famous? A. It has been there for over 250 years. B. It is still owned by the Salter family. C. It is a filming location for a TV series. 19. What is highly recommended at the Black Rock Caves? A. An open-cave day tour. B. A night tour with candlelight. C. A special wildlife observation event. 20. What is the oldest place mentioned by the speaker? A. The Old Port. B. Salter House. C. The Black Rock 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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Insider Flight Tips for Your Journey Anyone can book a trip, but not everyone can plan an ultimate adventure that is affordable, accommodating and fun. At www. tripinsiders. org, we aim to provide you with the best insider secrets in the travel business. And on this website, we also offer a state-of-the-art travel comparison tool to make planning easier than ever. Here are some insider tips that we'd like to share with you about flights. Look for Glitch (小故障) Fares Online booking systems for airfare don’t come without a pricing mistake every once in a while. Follow deal-minded travel sites and blogs to learn about pricing mistakes that work in your favor. This is the most useful if you live near a major airport and have a flexible schedule. Consider Alternate Airports Some major cities have more than one airport, so make sure to check them all for the cheapest fares. For example, if you’re planning to visit the Bay Area of California, check for rates in both San Francisco International Airport and Oakland International Airport. Cross the Border by Land Domestic flights are often cheaper than international ones, so if you live near a border and want to fly to a neighboring country, you can save by crossing the border by land and then catching a domestic flight. For example, Toronto residents may save by crossing the American border into Buffalo and then flying to another American city. Use a Digital Luggage Scale There’s nothing more frustrating than learning that your bag is too heavy to fly or that it’ll cost you extra when you arrive at the airport. Digital luggage scales are great for making sure that you’re not going over the baggage limit with your new souvenirs. 21. What is the main purpose of www.tripinsiders.org ? A. To recommend travel websites. B. To fund the travel business. C. To advertise a travel agency. D. To uncover travel business secrets. 22. What is advised for air travel? A. Selecting airports. B. Flying the border. C. Carrying more baggage. D. Having a fixed schedule. 23. What do the four tips have in common? A. They cover all aspects of a trip. B. They help travelers save money. C. They merely apply to businessmen. D. They are only for Toronto residents. B Three cute brown bear cubs who got lost after getting separated from their mother gripped the hearts of netizens. The fuzzy cubs were spotted by Gelek Gyatso, an ecological protection officer, when he was patrolling a riverbed at an altitude of nearly 4,500 meters in Qumarleb county in Qinghai province’s Yushu. The little cubs eagerly ran toward the ranger on the snow-covered riverbed, then stopped short at a safe distance to stare at him curiously. After realizing that the man was not their mother, the bear cubs turned around and ran along the river calling for mom. This was Gelek Gyatso’s first encounter with bear cubs separated from their mother. With his knowledge of wild animals, he drove the cubs towards an area near their cave in the hope of a safe reunion. Thankfully, later that day, other patrol officers found that the mother bear had reunited with her cubs and that the family was happy and healthy. This year marks Gelek Gyatso’s tenth year as an ecological protection officer. He patrols the area every day, diligently records the animals he sees, carefully checks on the vegetation, and helps clean up litter. Over the decade, Gelek Gyatso has witnessed great changes in the ecological environment of his hometown. There has been an increase in the number of wild animals, and everyone is participating in the protection of these species, making coexistence between humans and animals more harmonious. He also reminds people that if they encounter wild animals in the wild, they should keep their distance, not disturbing or feeding them. and that if they find an animal that needs to be rescued, they should call the fire or forest department in time. 24. What happened to the three bear cubs? A. Losing track of the mother bear. B. Following Gelek with curiosity. C. Mistaking a man for their mother. D. Being trapped in the cold riverbed. 25 Which of the following best describes Gelek? A. Ambitious and considerate. B. Romantic and hard-working. C. Devoted and helpful. D. Innovative and caring. 26. According to Gelek, what should people do to live in harmony with wildlife? A. Changing their living surroundings. B. Feeding and sheltering wild animals. C. Getting involved in saving endangered species. D. Seeking professional help to rescue those in need. 27. What is the best title for the text? A. A project of wildlife conservation B. An encounter leading to a safe reunion C. A journey of friendship connection D. A knowledgeable ecological officer C The idea of low material desire, low consumption and refusing to work, marry and have children, concluded as a “lying down” lifestyle, recently struck a chord with many young Chinese who are eager to take pause to breathe in this fast-paced and highly-competitive society. Many millennials (千禧一代) and generation Zs complained to the Global Times that burdens, including work stress, family disputes and financial strains, have pushed them “against the wall”. They said they hate the “involution(内卷),” joking that they would rather give up some of what they have than get trapped in an endless competition against peers. “Instead of always following the ‘virtues’ of struggle, endure and sacrifice to bear the stresses, they prefer a temporary lying down as catharsis (宣泄) and adjustment,” said a scholar. “It is no wonder that some young people, under the growing pressures from child-raising to paying the mortgage (按揭) today, would try to live in a simple way and leave the worries behind.” Interestingly, the majority of millennials and Gen Zs reached by the Global Times, who claim to be big fans of the lying down philosophy, acknowledged that they only accept a temporary lying down as a short rest. It is true that with the great improvement of living conditions, some Chinese youth have partially lost the spirit of hardship and are not willing to bear too much hard work. But in fact, lying down is not entirely comfortable. Young people who lie down always feel guilty about their constant loss of morale (士气) far beyond their reach. “Young people on campus have both aspirations and confusion about their future, but most of us have rejected setting ourselves up in chains to waste opportunities and challenges,” a postgraduate student told the Global Times. “It’s no use running away. I have to ‘stand up’ and face the reality sooner or later.” 28. What does the underlined phrase in paragraph 1 mean? A. Warned. B. Punished. C. Amused. D. Touched. 29. What might have caused the “lying down” lifestyle among the young? A. Improvements in living conditions. B. Growing pressure from family and social life. C. Increasing material possessions from families. D. Temporary adjustment to failure in competitions. 30. What’s the scholar’s attitude toward the “lying down” group? A. Understanding. B. Intolerant. C. Supportive. D. Unclear. 31. What can be inferred about the young generation from the text? A. They never really drop their responsibilities. B. They really enjoy the “lying down” lifestyle. C. They find their dreams far beyond their reach. D. They would rather escape than take challenges. D When Ghanaian photojournalist Paul Ninson initially pursued a career in photography, he found the challenge discouraging. Photography isn’t exactly valued as a career in Ghana, Ninson says, “If you tell your parents you’re going to be a photographer, it was like, ‘Yuck, what? Go be a lawyer.’” But Ninson felt photography was his calling. Deeply influenced by the family history of storytelling passed down through his grandparents and later attracted by a friend’s images, he developed a love for photography. He sold his mobile phone, bought a camera and began studying photography. Though Ninson began his journey with commercial photography, he soon shifted his focus to stories closer to his heart-those of African history and culture that he would capture as a photojournalist. Ninson still sought formal education in photojournalism. Unable to find a suitable program in Africa, he left Ghana in 2019 to study in New York City. There, he read the center’s hundreds of photobooks. In Ghana, he only had access to five or six of such books. As he ventured deeper into the city, he discovered more visual histories of Africa than he had experienced at home, such as documentation of Ghana’s first president at the New York Public Library. The libraries Ninson visited were unwilling to give him their archives(档案)to return to Africa, which led to his idea of creating a leading photobook library in Africa that held such stories. This idea has been realized with the creation of Dikan Center in Accra, Ghana’s capital. In Ghanaian artist Daniella Afful’s eyes, Dikan Center is the beginning of for the growth of Ghana’s creative community, “Dikan Center has magnified(放大)art and photography. Dikan Center has kind of given us the hope that we may soon have a music library and we could have a film library in Ghana—anything just to preserve our history and make history.” 32. How did Ninson’s grandparents affect his career choice? A. They bought a camera for Ninson. B. They asked him to consult his friend. C. They carried on the storytelling tradition. D. They showed many photos of his family. 33. Why did Ninson go to America? A. He desired for chances to better himself. B. He hunted for more approaches to culture. C. He planned to sell hundreds of photobooks. D. He wanted to return to commercial photography. 34 Which of the following can best describe Ninson? A. Innovative and hard-working. B. Generous and caring. C. Optimistic and humorous. D. Brave and outgoing. 35. What is the author’s purpose in writing the last paragraph? A. To call on people to build more libraries in Ghana. B. To promote the development of art in Ghana. C. To highlight the significance of Dikan Center. D. To discuss the challenges of preserving African history. 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 The digital divide is shrinking (缩小) as older generations start using social media. According to data from earlier this year, more than 70% of Australians aged 65 and older use social media to some degree.____36____. Our research shows older adults also use them to share memories, participate in community groups and access news. ____37____. Research shows many older users are motivated by the desire to stay connected with their families, particularly grandchildren, who often share their lives through social media. ____38____. By viewing photos, videos and updates, they can remain engaged with their loved ones’ lives, no matter the physical distance. For others, the need to stay connected in challenging times promotes the adoption of digital tools, making social media an essential way to keep relationships. Despite its benefits, social media is not without challenges for older adults. For some, exploring the complex interface (界面) of platforms can make people feel less confident. The research shows half of older adults feel anxious about using communication technologies, with older women experiencing more anxiety than older men.____39____. Additionally, while social media help connection, it cannot replace the depth of face-to-face interactions. Social media can keep older adults connected. Those with higher digital skills are more likely to experience the positive effects of social media.____40____. As the world becomes increasingly digital, enabling older adults to engage meaningfully with social media will ensure they remain not only connected but also active participants in a rapidly developing social landscape. A. So coping with barriers such as digital skills is crucial B. Surprisingly, a large number of users are older people C. This growing trend is driven by both internal and outside factors D. Social media provides older adults with a virtual seat in the family lives E. The virtual community is an inclusive space where members share experiences F. Some platforms serve as a gateway to reconnect with family and long-lost friends G. Issues like privacy concerns and misinformation can also create barriers to the engagement 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 During the early morning journey from the suburbs(郊区), we sat sleepily, with collars standing firm below our ears. Although the group of people are in the same bus every day, we never ___41___ or talk. Everyone’s face shows the tiredness of waking up early and working. One July morning, a small grey man, one of the ___42___ taking the bus to center every morning, loudly greeted good morning to the driver. The driver was ___43___ and then nodded. ___44___, then he loudly said to us, “Hello! I’m Charlie, my friends!” The next day, another old man ___45___ the bus energetically, smiled and said in a loud voice, “A very good morning to you all!” Some of us looked up, amazed, and murmured “Good morning.” in ___46___. When Charlie heard the greeting, he came forward with surprise and hugged the ___47___. Their smiles seemed to ___48___ the entire bus, sweeping away the cold and awkward atmosphere(氛围) inside. Gradually, we started nodding and ___49___ to each other. One morning, Charlie was ____50____ a large bouquet of flowers in his hand. He turned around with a smile and said to everyone, “Friends, I’m moving next week. I can’t take the same bus ____51____, and thank you all! The mornings we spent together were ____52____ experiences!” The other passengers whistled and clapped(鼓掌) at him. Charlie bowed, waved his hand, and then began ____53____ the flowers to each passenger. The summer went by, and the ____54____ was closing in. Although Charlie did not appear on the bus again, the laughter and joy on the bus ____55____. 41. A. argue B. like C. tend D. greet 42. A. passengers B. drivers C. colleagues D. neighbors 43. A. annoyed B. surprised C. mad D. impatient 44. A. Unfortunately B. Unhappily C. Unexpectedly D. Unfairly 45. A. left B. boarded C. hit D. stopped 46. A. reply B. advance C. danger D. need 47. A. man B. driver C. girl D. boy 48. A. destroy B. track C. increase D. affect 49. A. helping B. comparing C. talking D. adapting 50. A. tying B. lifting C. biting D. holding 51. A. anyway B. anymore C. anytime D. anywhere 52. A. terrible B. heavy C. unforgettable D. unhappy 53. A. giving out B. giving in C. giving up D. giving off 54. A. spring B. month C. year D. autumn 55. A. disappeared B. happened C. began D. continued 第II卷(非选择题55分) 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个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Chinese language, with its rich history and complex system of characters, has a significant impact on languages around the world. ____56____ neighboring countries like Japan and Korea to distant regions like Indonesia and the Philippines, Chinese leaves its mark on ____57____ (count) languages and dialects. One of ____58____ most significant ways Chinese has influenced other languages is through its writing system. Chinese characters are a unique form of writing ____59____ uses symbols to represent entire words or ideas. This makes them a powerful tool for communication but also one that is difficult ____60____ (master). Despite the challenges of ____61____ (learn) Chinese characters, many languages in East Asia adopt them in some form. Japanese, for example, uses a ____62____ (combine) of Chinese characters, called kanji, along with two sets of symbols, hiragana and katakana. Korean also uses many Chinese characters, or hanja, although they are much less ____63____ (common) used than in Japan. Chinese also contributes to the words and phrases of neighboring languages. Japanese words like sushi, karaoke, and typhoon all have their roots in Chinese. Similarly, Korean words like kimchi and tae kwon do ____64____ (borrow) from Chinese. So far, the influence of Chinese on other languages in East Asia _____65_____ (be) huge, which shows its importance as a cultural and linguistic force in the world today. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 66. 你校英文报正在开展题为“记一次家务劳动”的征文活动，请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1. 劳动的内容和过程; 2. 你的感受与收获。 注意： 1. 词数80左右; 2. 题目已为你写好。 An experience of doing housework ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节(满分25分) 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 A Special Gift I always believe that there are certain gifts sticking in our minds for a variety of reasons. The gift given to me that I treasured most was a doll named Patsy. I met her in a gift shop when I was nine. On holding Patsy I immediately fell in love with her and couldn’t even bear to part from her. At that time, my mother noticed it and at Christmas, as I received the gift from her, I was surprised to find my dream doll in the box. From then on Patsy became my baby and I loved her dearly. A month later, I was on my way to the cinema when I glimpsed some lovely gifts in pretty boxes through the window of the gift shop. Seeing them reminded me that my mother’s birthday was a few months away. Wouldn’t it be nice, I thought, if I could give her something really special, just like the gift she gave me? I stepped inside and caught sight of a beautiful dress hung on the coat stand, which I was sure my mother would like. So I asked the saleswoman its price. The lady must have seen my disappointment when she told me how much it would cost. But she had a suggestion which immediately lifted my spirits. She took out a notebook from under the counter and wrote my name as well as the item I wanted to buy on it, and in return I paid her five cents from my six cents pocket money. It meant no candies that day but I didn’t care. At the age of nine, I made my very first installment (分期付款)and felt like a grown-up. From then on, every Saturday on my way to the cinema, I went to the shop and paid a few cents which the lady dutifully recorded on her notebook. 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。 The day before my mother’s birthday, I paid the last two cents. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The special day finally came. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2025年四川省泸化中学高2023级高二半期测试 英语 注意事项： 1. 答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息 2. 请将答案正确填写在答题卡上 第I卷(选择题95分) 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。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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What’s the problem with the boy’s bike? A. Its price. B. Its quality. C. Its colour. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: Did you sell your bicycle, John? M: No, I didn’t. W: Oh, that’s a shame. Maybe you’re asking for too much money. M: Not really, especially since it’s almost new. The problem is that most people don’t like its color. It’s black. I have to paint it a lighter color. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the man advised to do? A. Ask his teacher for help B. Refer to the textbook. C. Get information online. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: How’s your biology homework going? M: Not very well. I can’t work out what I have to do. W: In that case, it probably won’t be of much use searching online. Have you talked with Mr. Benson about it? It might be best since he gave out the homework in the first place. M: Good idea. 3. 此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What did the man forget to do? A. Sleep on time. B. Repair his car. C. Set his alarm clock. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: You’re late again. Did your car break down? M: No, I forgot to set my alarm clock, so I slept over time. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does Mr. Black look like? A He has black hair. B. He is short. C. He wears glasses. 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】M: Have you seen Mr. Black yet? W: No, I haven’t. What’s he like? Is he a short man? M: No. he is quite tall and has brown hair and wears glasses. He is quite nice to students. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How does the man feel about the class? A. He is fond of it. B. He has been used to it. C. He can’t follow it. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: I can’t stand this class. I just can’t follow it. W: Well, you might as well get used to it. It’s required and you have to make it in order to graduate. 第二节(共15小题，每小题15分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What does the man think of mountaineering? A. Dangerous. B. Tiring. C. Interesting. 7. What can we learn about the woman? A. She is professional in mountaineering. B. She climbed Mount Huangshan last summer. C. She will visit Mount Huangshan with the man. 【答案】6. C 7. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Are you interested in mountaineering? M: Yes, in some sense, I should say I like mounted climbing, but I’m not so professional. How about you? W: The same with you, an amateur mountain climber. I went climbing in the Rocky Mountains with my friends last summer vacation. We spent two days in the mountains. M: I had a similar experience, but that was on the top of Mount Huang Shan in my country. W: Mount Huang Shan? It’s one of the five famous mountains in China. M: Yes, it is. W: I can’t wait to climb. What you be my guide in this summer vacation? M: Yes, I’d love to. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. Where are the speakers? A. In a shop. B. On a bus. C. On a train. 9. What is necessary for baggage claim (行李领取)? A. A tag. B. The ticket. C. A boot. 【答案】8. B 9. A 【解析】 【原文】M: Is this the right bus for San Francisco? W: It surely is. Show me your ticket, please. M: Here you are. W: Okay, fine. M: How long will it take to arrive at SAN Francisco please? W: About two hours. Give me the bags. I’ll put them in the boot. Here’s your claim tag. When you get off the bus, show it to me and you can take your bags. M: Thank you. Is it all right to smoke on the bus? W: No, that’s not allowed, but drinking some wine or beer is not forbidden. M: I see. Thank you. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. Where is the woman from? A. The US. B. China. C. The UK. 11. How can ordinary students earn extra money? A. By taking a job in winter. B. By taking a summer job. C. By getting a scholarship. 12. What favor can students get with a student’s identity card? A. Cheap theatre tickets. B. Cheap entrance to parks. C. Cheap travel by bus. 【答案】10. C 11. B 12. A 【解析】 【原文】M: Do students have to pay for their education in the UK, your motherland? W: No, the fees are usually paid by the state. M: Do the students get a scholarship as well? W: Yes, most of them get a scholarship. M: Can they live on it? W: It’s very difficult. Ordinary students usually take a summer job or work for the post office at Christmas to earn a bit of extra money. M: And what are the benefits of having a student’s identity card? W: Cheap traveled by rail, cheap theater tickets, cheap entrance to some art exhibitions and concerts and things like that. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. When will the party be held? A. On May 22. B. On May 25. C. On May 27. 14. How will the woman go to the party? A. By subway. B. On foot. C. By car. 15. What is the woman excited about? A. Free plane tickets. B. Praise from Mr. Larson. C. Participation of kids. 16. Why does the man have to be at the party earlier? A. To take photographs. B. To meet the manager. C. To chat with colleague 【答案】13. C 14. B 15. A 16. C 【解析】 【原文】M: Hi Sarah. You are coming to the party on May 27, aren’t you? I remember your daughter’s birthday is coming. M: Yeah, my daughter’s birthday is on May 22. We will celebrate with her on May 25. M: How are you getting there? I don’t think you should take the subway. It’s really inconvenient. Do you need a ride? W: Thanks so much. I have some business to take care of around there, so I’ll just walk. Oh, and I’ve got some great news. I spoke with Mr. Larson and he told me he’s giving away plane tickets to the employee of the month. M: Hope you will get them. Don’t forget to be there by eight o’clock to take some photographs. I will be there at seven o’clock because Mr. Larson wants me to talk to some colleagues first. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. What can visitors do at The Old Port? A. Taste sweets. B. Buy traditional clothes. C. Fish in an old tram. 18. Why did Salter House become famous? A. It has been there for over 250 years. B. It is still owned by the Salter family. C. It is a filming location for a TV series. 19. What is highly recommended at the Black Rock Caves? A. An open-cave day tour. B. A night tour with candlelight. C. A special wildlife observation event. 20. What is the oldest place mentioned by the speaker? A. The Old Port. B. Salter House. C. The Black Rock 【答案】17. A 18. C 19. B 20. C 【解析】 【原文】 M: Today I’d like to tell you about some of the historic places open to visitors in this part of the country. Let’s start with the old port. You will need several hours to see everything there, especially if you take a trip along the riverside in an old tram as far as the fishing village. The guides there all wear traditional costumes, and you will also get the chance to try on clothes from a hundred years ago. You can buy gifts in the old village stores and eat delicious local food in the tea shop. If you visit the village factory, you can see how sweets were made a hundred years ago. And taste them too. Next I’d like to recommend a visit to Salter House. This was built by Sir Joshua and dates back to 1765. The Salter family still lives there today. The house became famous in 1982 when the television series And Dorothy was filmed there. The furniture and paintings are well worth seeing. Don’t forget the oldest landmark. The black rock caves have been here for over two million years. And for half a million years, they were home to people and various animals particularly tiger. The caves are open daily from April to October. A special attraction on evenings in August is a walk by candlelight. So you see there’s plenty of. 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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Insider Flight Tips for Your Journey Anyone can book a trip, but not everyone can plan an ultimate adventure that is affordable, accommodating and fun. At www. tripinsiders. org, we aim to provide you with the best insider secrets in the travel business. And on this website, we also offer a state-of-the-art travel comparison tool to make planning easier than ever. Here are some insider tips that we'd like to share with you about flights. Look for Glitch (小故障) Fares Online booking systems for airfare don’t come without a pricing mistake every once in a while. Follow deal-minded travel sites and blogs to learn about pricing mistakes that work in your favor. This is the most useful if you live near a major airport and have a flexible schedule. Consider Alternate Airports Some major cities have more than one airport, so make sure to check them all for the cheapest fares. For example, if you’re planning to visit the Bay Area of California, check for rates in both San Francisco International Airport and Oakland International Airport. Cross the Border by Land Domestic flights are often cheaper than international ones, so if you live near a border and want to fly to a neighboring country, you can save by crossing the border by land and then catching a domestic flight. For example, Toronto residents may save by crossing the American border into Buffalo and then flying to another American city. Use a Digital Luggage Scale There’s nothing more frustrating than learning that your bag is too heavy to fly or that it’ll cost you extra when you arrive at the airport. Digital luggage scales are great for making sure that you’re not going over the baggage limit with your new souvenirs. 21. What is the main purpose of www.tripinsiders.org ? A. To recommend travel websites. B. To fund the travel business. C. To advertise a travel agency. D. To uncover travel business secrets. 22. What is advised for air travel? A. Selecting airports. B. Flying the border. C. Carrying more baggage. D. Having a fixed schedule. 23. What do the four tips have in common? A. They cover all aspects of a trip. B. They help travelers save money. C. They merely apply to businessmen. D. They are only for Toronto residents. 【答案】21. D 22. A 23. B 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇应用文，介绍了四种能帮助旅行者省钱的小贴士。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“At www. tripinsiders. org, we aim to provide you with the best insider secrets in the travel business.(在www. tripinsiders. org网站，我们的目标是为您提供在旅游业务上最好的内幕秘密)”可知，该网站的目的是为了揭开旅游商业的秘密。故选D。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据Consider Alternate Airports中关键句“Some major cities have more than one airport, so make sure to check them all for the cheapest fares.(一些大城市有不止一个机场，所以一定要检查所有机场，以获得最便宜的机票)”可知，作者建议在航空旅游中筛选最便宜的机场来省钱。故选A。 【23题详解】 推理判断题。根据Look for Glitch (小故障) Fares中关键句“Follow deal-minded travel sites and blogs to learn about pricing mistakes that work in your favor.(关注注重交易的旅游网站和博客，了解对你有利的定价错误)”；Consider Alternate Airports中关键句“Some major cities have more than one airport, so make sure to check them all for the cheapest fares.(一些大城市有不止一个机场，所以一定要检查所有机场，以获得最便宜的机票)”；Cross the Border by Land中关键句“Domestic flights are often cheaper than international ones, so if you live near a border and want to fly to a neighboring country, you can save by crossing the border by land and then catching a domestic flight.(国内航班通常比国际航班便宜，所以如果你住在边境附近，想飞往邻国，你可以通过陆路过境，然后乘坐国内航班)”及Use a Digital Luggage Scale中关键句“There’s nothing more frustrating than learning that your bag is too heavy to fly or that it’ll cost you extra when you arrive at the airport. Digital luggage scales are great for making sure that you’re not going over the baggage limit with your new souvenirs.(没有什么比得知你的行李太重而不能飞行或者当你到达机场时需要额外支付费用更令人沮丧的了。电子行李秤可以很好地确保你携带的新纪念品不会超过行李限额)”可推知，四个贴士都与节约费用有关，都能帮助旅行者省钱。故选B。 B Three cute brown bear cubs who got lost after getting separated from their mother gripped the hearts of netizens. The fuzzy cubs were spotted by Gelek Gyatso, an ecological protection officer, when he was patrolling a riverbed at an altitude of nearly 4,500 meters in Qumarleb county in Qinghai province’s Yushu. The little cubs eagerly ran toward the ranger on the snow-covered riverbed, then stopped short at a safe distance to stare at him curiously. After realizing that the man was not their mother, the bear cubs turned around and ran along the river calling for mom. This was Gelek Gyatso’s first encounter with bear cubs separated from their mother. With his knowledge of wild animals, he drove the cubs towards an area near their cave in the hope of a safe reunion. Thankfully, later that day, other patrol officers found that the mother bear had reunited with her cubs and that the family was happy and healthy. This year marks Gelek Gyatso’s tenth year as an ecological protection officer. He patrols the area every day, diligently records the animals he sees, carefully checks on the vegetation, and helps clean up litter. Over the decade, Gelek Gyatso has witnessed great changes in the ecological environment of his hometown. There has been an increase in the number of wild animals, and everyone is participating in the protection of these species, making coexistence between humans and animals more harmonious. He also reminds people that if they encounter wild animals in the wild, they should keep their distance, not disturbing or feeding them. and that if they find an animal that needs to be rescued, they should call the fire or forest department in time. 24. What happened to the three bear cubs? A. Losing track of the mother bear. B. Following Gelek with curiosity. C. Mistaking a man for their mother. D. Being trapped in the cold riverbed. 25. Which of the following best describes Gelek? A. Ambitious and considerate. B. Romantic and hard-working. C. Devoted and helpful. D. Innovative and caring. 26. According to Gelek, what should people do to live in harmony with wildlife? A. Changing their living surroundings. B. Feeding and sheltering wild animals. C. Getting involved in saving endangered species. D. Seeking professional help to rescue those in need. 27. What is the best title for the text? A. A project of wildlife conservation B. An encounter leading to a safe reunion C. A journey of friendship connection D. A knowledgeable ecological officer 【答案】24. A 25. C 26. D 27. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述的是生态保护官员Gelek Gyatso发现三只与妈妈走散后走失的棕熊幼崽，并帮助这三只棕熊幼崽与自己的妈妈团聚的故事。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Three cute brown bear cubs who got lost after getting separated from their mother gripped the hearts of netizens (与妈妈走散后走失的三只可爱的棕熊幼崽抓住了网友们的心。)”可知，这三只可爱的棕熊幼崽和熊妈妈走失了。故选A。 【25题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段“This was Gelek Gyatso’s first encounter with bear cubs separated from their mother. With his knowledge of wild animals, he drove the cubs towards an area near their cave in the hope of a safe reunion. Thankfully, later that day, other patrol officers found that the mother bear had reunited with her cubs and that the family was happy and healthy. (这是Gelek Gyatso第一次遇到与母亲分离的小熊。凭借对野生动物的了解，他把这些幼崽赶到洞穴附近的一个地方，希望它们能安全团聚。值得庆幸的是，当天晚些时候，其他巡逻人员发现熊妈妈和她的孩子们团聚了，全家人都很快乐、健康。)”可知，Gelek Gyatso是个充满爱心、乐于助人的人、第五段“This year marks Gelek Gyatso’s tenth year as an ecological protection officer. He patrols the area every day, diligently records the animals he sees, carefully checks on the vegetation, and helps clean up litter. (今年是Gelek Gyatso担任生态保护官的第十个年头。他每天都在该地区巡逻，勤奋地记录他看到的动物，仔细检查植被，并帮助清理垃圾。)”可知，Gelek Gyatso是个对工作认真负责的人。故选C。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“He also reminds people that if they encounter wild animals in the wild, they should keep their distance, not disturbing or feeding them. and that if they find an animal that needs to be rescued, they should call the fire or forest department in time. (他还提醒人们，如果在野外遇到野生动物，要保持距离，不要打扰或喂食，如果发现需要救援动物，要及时给消防或森林部门打电话。)”可知，Gelek Gyatso建议人们如果发现需要救援的动物，要及时给消防或森林部门打电话。也就是遇到需要救援的动物，应该向专业人士求助。故选D。 【27题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据文章第四段“This was Gelek Gyatso’s first encounter with bear cubs separated from their mother. With his knowledge of wild animals, he drove the cubs towards an area near their cave in the hope of a safe reunion. Thankfully, later that day, other patrol officers found that the mother bear had reunited with her cubs and that the family was happy and healthy. (这是Gelek Gyatso第一次遇到与母亲分离的小熊。凭借对野生动物的了解，他把这些幼崽赶到洞穴附近的一个地方，希望它们能安全团聚。值得庆幸的是，当天晚些时候，其他巡逻人员发现熊妈妈和她的孩子们团聚了，全家人都很快乐、健康。)”可知，文章主要讲述的Gelek Gyatso与三只棕熊幼崽的相遇带来了熊妈妈和她的孩子们团聚。故选B。 C The idea of low material desire, low consumption and refusing to work, marry and have children, concluded as a “lying down” lifestyle, recently struck a chord with many young Chinese who are eager to take pause to breathe in this fast-paced and highly-competitive society. Many millennials (千禧一代) and generation Zs complained to the Global Times that burdens, including work stress, family disputes and financial strains, have pushed them “against the wall”. They said they hate the “involution(内卷),” joking that they would rather give up some of what they have than get trapped in an endless competition against peers. “Instead of always following the ‘virtues’ of struggle, endure and sacrifice to bear the stresses, they prefer a temporary lying down as catharsis (宣泄) and adjustment,” said a scholar. “It is no wonder that some young people, under the growing pressures from child-raising to paying the mortgage (按揭) today, would try to live in a simple way and leave the worries behind.” Interestingly, the majority of millennials and Gen Zs reached by the Global Times, who claim to be big fans of the lying down philosophy, acknowledged that they only accept a temporary lying down as a short rest. It is true that with the great improvement of living conditions, some Chinese youth have partially lost the spirit of hardship and are not willing to bear too much hard work. But in fact, lying down is not entirely comfortable. Young people who lie down always feel guilty about their constant loss of morale (士气) far beyond their reach. “Young people on campus have both aspirations and confusion about their future, but most of us have rejected setting ourselves up in chains to waste opportunities and challenges,” a postgraduate student told the Global Times. “It’s no use running away. I have to ‘stand up’ and face the reality sooner or later.” 28. What does the underlined phrase in paragraph 1 mean? A. Warned. B. Punished. C. Amused. D. Touched. 29. What might have caused the “lying down” lifestyle among the young? A. Improvements in living conditions. B. Growing pressure from family and social life. C. Increasing material possessions from families. D. Temporary adjustment to failure in competitions. 30. What’s the scholar’s attitude toward the “lying down” group? A. Understanding. B. Intolerant. C. Supportive. D. Unclear. 31. What can be inferred about the young generation from the text? A. They never really drop their responsibilities. B. They really enjoy the “lying down” lifestyle. C. They find their dreams far beyond their reach. D. They would rather escape than take challenges. 【答案】28. D 29. B 30. A 31. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。低物欲、低消费、拒绝工作、拒绝结婚、拒绝生孩子的“躺平”生活方式，最近引起了许多年轻人的共鸣，他们渴望在这个快节奏、竞争激烈的社会中停下来喘口气。 【28题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段“The idea of low material desire, low consumption and refusing to work, marry and have children(低物质欲望，低消费，拒绝工作，结婚和生育的观念)…”对这种生活方式和“…many young Chinese who are eager to take pause to breathe in this fast-paced and highly-competitive society(在这个快节奏、竞争激烈的社会中，渴望停下来喘口气的许多年轻人)”年轻一代的生存状态的描述，可知，年轻人对这种观念是认同并受其影响的，划线词意为“触动，影响”。故选D。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Many millennials and generation Zs complained to the Global Times that burdens, including work stress, family disputes and financial strains, have pushed them “against the wall”.(许多千禧一代和Z一代向《环球时报》抱怨说，包括工作压力、家庭琐事和经济压力在内的负担把他们逼到了“绝境”)”可知，来自家庭和社会生活的压力越来越大导致了年轻人“躺平”的生活方式。故选B。 【30题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段““Instead of always following the ‘virtues’ of struggle, endure and sacrifice to bear the stresses, they prefer a temporary lying down as catharsis and adjustment,” said a scholar. “It is no wonder that some young people, under the growing pressures from child-raising to paying the mortgage today, would try to live in a simple way and leave the worries behind.”(一位学者说：“他们不总是遵循斗争、忍耐和牺牲的‘美德’来承受压力，而是喜欢暂时躺下，作为宣泄和调整。难怪一些年轻人在今天从抚养孩子到支付抵押贷款的压力下，会试图以一种简单的方式生活，并把担忧抛在脑后。”)”可推知，学者对“躺平”群体的态度是理解。故选A。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“But in fact, lying down is not entirely comfortable. Young people who lie down always feel guilty about their constant loss of morale far beyond their reach.(但事实上，躺平并不完全舒服。躺平的年轻人总是为自己的士气不断丧失而感到内疚)”以及最后一段““Young people on campus have both aspirations and confusion about their future, but most of us have rejected setting ourselves up in chains to waste opportunities and challenges,” a postgraduate student told the Global Times. “It’s no use running away. I have to ‘stand up’ and face the reality sooner or later.”(一名研究生在接受《环球时报》采访时表示：“校园里的年轻人对未来既有抱负，也有困惑，但我们大多数人都不愿把自己束缚起来，浪费机会和挑战。逃跑是没有用的。我迟早要‘站起来’面对现实。”)”可推知，年轻一代从未真正放下自己的责任。故选A。 D When Ghanaian photojournalist Paul Ninson initially pursued a career in photography, he found the challenge discouraging. Photography isn’t exactly valued as a career in Ghana, Ninson says, “If you tell your parents you’re going to be a photographer, it was like, ‘Yuck, what? Go be a lawyer.’” But Ninson felt photography was his calling. Deeply influenced by the family history of storytelling passed down through his grandparents and later attracted by a friend’s images, he developed a love for photography. He sold his mobile phone, bought a camera and began studying photography. Though Ninson began his journey with commercial photography, he soon shifted his focus to stories closer to his heart-those of African history and culture that he would capture as a photojournalist. Ninson still sought formal education in photojournalism. Unable to find a suitable program in Africa, he left Ghana in 2019 to study in New York City. There, he read the center’s hundreds of photobooks. In Ghana, he only had access to five or six of such books. As he ventured deeper into the city, he discovered more visual histories of Africa than he had experienced at home, such as documentation of Ghana’s first president at the New York Public Library. The libraries Ninson visited were unwilling to give him their archives(档案)to return to Africa, which led to his idea of creating a leading photobook library in Africa that held such stories. This idea has been realized with the creation of Dikan Center in Accra, Ghana’s capital. In Ghanaian artist Daniella Afful’s eyes, Dikan Center is the beginning of for the growth of Ghana’s creative community, “Dikan Center has magnified(放大)art and photography. Dikan Center has kind of given us the hope that we may soon have a music library and we could have a film library in Ghana—anything just to preserve our history and make history.” 32. How did Ninson’s grandparents affect his career choice? A. They bought a camera for Ninson. B. They asked him to consult his friend. C. They carried on the storytelling tradition. D. They showed many photos of his family. 33. Why did Ninson go to America? A. He desired for chances to better himself. B. He hunted for more approaches to culture. C. He planned to sell hundreds of photobooks. D. He wanted to return to commercial photography. 34. Which of the following can best describe Ninson? A Innovative and hard-working. B. Generous and caring. C. Optimistic and humorous. D. Brave and outgoing. 35. What is the author’s purpose in writing the last paragraph? A. To call on people to build more libraries in Ghana. B. To promote the development of art in Ghana. C. To highlight the significance of Dikan Center. D. To discuss the challenges of preserving African history. 【答案】32. C 33. A 34. A 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了加纳摄影记者Paul Ninson克服社会偏见，坚持摄影梦想，并通过创立Dikan Center保存和传播非洲历史文化，激励了加纳创意社区的发展。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Deeply influenced by the family history of storytelling passed down through his grandparents and later attracted by a friend’s images, he developed a love for photography.(深受祖父母传承下来的家族叙事传统影响，后来又被朋友的摄影作品所吸引，他逐渐爱上了摄影)”可知，Ninson的祖父母通过传承讲故事的传统，影响了他选择摄影作为职业。故选C项。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Ninson still sought formal education in photojournalism. Unable to find a suitable program in Africa, he left Ghana in 2019 to study in New York City.(Ninson仍在寻求新闻摄影方面的正规教育。由于在非洲找不到合适的课程项目，他于2019年离开加纳前往纽约求学)”可知，Ninson去美国是为了接受更好的教育，提升自己的摄影技能。故选A项。 【34题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段中“The libraries Ninson visited were unwilling to give him their archives (档案) to return to Africa, which led to his idea of creating a leading photobook library in Africa that held such stories. This idea has been realized with the creation of Dikan Center in Accra, Ghana’s capital.(Ninson走访的图书馆都不愿将馆藏档案交给他带回非洲，这促使他萌生了一个想法：在非洲建立一个能够保存这些影像故事的顶级摄影图书馆。这个构想最终在加纳首都阿克拉得以实现——Dikan Center由此诞生)”可知，Ninson创立了Dikan Center，旨在保存非洲的历史和文化，这是一种创新举措；根据第二段中“He sold his mobile phone, bought a camera and began studying photography.(他卖掉了自己的手机，买了一台相机，开始学习摄影)”和第四段中“Unable to find a suitable program in Africa, he left Ghana in 2019 to study in New York City. There, he read the center’s hundreds of photobooks.(由于在非洲找不到合适的课程项目，他于2019年离开加纳前往纽约求学。在那里，他研读了该中心收藏的数百本摄影集)”可知，他卖掉手机购买相机，远赴纽约学习，阅读大量摄影书籍，都体现了他的勤奋。故选A项。 【35题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“In Ghanaian artist Daniella Afful’s eyes, Dikan Center is the beginning of for the growth of Ghana’s creative community, “Dikan Center has magnified (放大) art and photography. Dikan Center has kind of given us the hope that we may soon have a music library and we could have a film library in Ghana — anything just to preserve our history and make history.”(在加纳艺术家Daniella Afful眼中，Dikan Center是加纳创意社群发展的火种。“Dikan Center放大了艺术与摄影的价值。它让我们看到了希望——或许很快我们就能在加纳建立音乐图书馆、电影图书馆，任何能保存历史、创造历史的载体。”)”可知，最后一段通过加纳艺术家Daniella Afful的视角，强调Dikan Center对加纳创意社区的激励作用，并提到它给人们带来希望。因此，作者是在强调Dikan Center的重要性和影响力。故选C项。 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 The digital divide is shrinking (缩小) as older generations start using social media. According to data from earlier this year, more than 70% of Australians aged 65 and older use social media to some degree.____36____. Our research shows older adults also use them to share memories, participate in community groups and access news. ____37____. Research shows many older users are motivated by the desire to stay connected with their families, particularly grandchildren, who often share their lives through social media. ____38____. By viewing photos, videos and updates, they can remain engaged with their loved ones’ lives, no matter the physical distance. For others, the need to stay connected in challenging times promotes the adoption of digital tools, making social media an essential way to keep relationships. Despite its benefits, social media is not without challenges for older adults. For some, exploring the complex interface (界面) of platforms can make people feel less confident. The research shows half of older adults feel anxious about using communication technologies, with older women experiencing more anxiety than older men.____39____. Additionally, while social media help connection, it cannot replace the depth of face-to-face interactions. Social media can keep older adults connected. Those with higher digital skills are more likely to experience the positive effects of social media.____40____. As the world becomes increasingly digital, enabling older adults to engage meaningfully with social media will ensure they remain not only connected but also active participants in a rapidly developing social landscape. A. So coping with barriers such as digital skills is crucial B. Surprisingly, a large number of users are older people C. This growing trend is driven by both internal and outside factors D. Social media provides older adults with a virtual seat in the family lives E. The virtual community is an inclusive space where members share experiences F. Some platforms serve as a gateway to reconnect with family and long-lost friends G. Issues like privacy concerns and misinformation can also create barriers to the engagement 【答案】36. F 37. C 38. D 39. G 40. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文探讨了老年人使用社交媒体日益增长的趋势，分析了他们使用的动机和面临的挑战，并强调需要解决这些障碍以充分发挥社交媒体的潜力。 【36题详解】 前文“According to data from earlier this year, more than 70% of Australians aged 65 and older use social media to some degree.(根据今年早些时候的数据显示，65岁及以上的澳大利亚人中，超过70%都在不同程度地使用社交媒体)”表明很多老年人在使用社交媒体，后文“Our research shows older adults also use them to share memories, participate in community groups and access news.(我们的研究表明，老年人使用社交媒体还为了分享回忆、参与社区群组和获取新闻资讯)”介绍老年人使用社交媒体的其他目的，因此F项“一些平台充当了与家人和失散多年的朋友重新连接的门户”符合语境，老年人使用社交媒体的目的包含与他人联系，承接前文，后文与之是递进关系，选项中的Some platforms是后文them所指代的对象。故选F。 【37题详解】 后文“Research shows many older users are motivated by the desire to stay connected with their families, particularly grandchildren, who often share their lives through social media.(研究表明，许多老年用户的动机是希望与家人保持联系，尤其是孙子孙女，他们经常通过社交媒体分享他们的生活)”指出老年用户使用社交媒体既有家庭原因，此处作为段首句，应该是总的概括老年人使用社交媒体的原因，因此C项“这种增长趋势是由内外因素共同驱动的”符合语境，总领本段内容。故选C。 【38题详解】 前文“Research shows many older users are motivated by the desire to stay connected with their families, particularly grandchildren, who often share their lives through social media.(研究表明，许多老年用户的动机是希望与家人保持联系，尤其是孙子孙女，他们经常通过社交媒体分享他们的生活)”提到老年人维系亲情的动机，后文“By viewing photos, videos and updates, they can remain engaged with their loved ones’ lives, no matter the physical distance.(通过浏览照片、视频和动态更新，他们能够持续关注亲人的生活点滴，无论相隔多远都能保持紧密联系)”描述老年人使用社交媒体的具体方式，因此D项“社交媒体为老年人在家庭生活中提供了一个虚拟的位置”符合语境，概括社交媒体对于老年人的用处，承前启后。故选D。 【39题详解】 前文“For some, exploring the complex interface (界面) of platforms can make people feel less confident. (对部分老年人来说，操作复杂的平台界面容易让他们产生畏难情绪)”提到技术方面的障碍，后文“Additionally, while social media help connection, it cannot replace the depth of face-to-face interactions.(此外，尽管社交媒体能够促进人际联系，但它始终无法替代面对面交流的情感深度)”提到社交媒体本身存在的局限性，因此G项“隐私担忧和错误信息等问题也会对互动造成障碍”符合语境，补充老年人面临的其他挑战，承前启后。故选G。 【40题详解】 前文“Social media can keep older adults connected. Those with higher digital skills are more likely to experience the positive effects of social media.(社交媒体可以让老年人保持联系。那些拥有更高数字技能的人更有可能体验到社交媒体的积极影响)”建议充分开发社交媒体的潜力，因此A项“因此，应对数字技能等障碍至关重要”符合语境，强调解决各种障碍的必要性，和前文是因果关系。故选A。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 During the early morning journey from the suburbs(郊区), we sat sleepily, with collars standing firm below our ears. Although the group of people are in the same bus every day, we never ___41___ or talk. Everyone’s face shows the tiredness of waking up early and working. One July morning, a small grey man, one of the ___42___ taking the bus to center every morning, loudly greeted good morning to the driver. The driver was ___43___ and then nodded. ___44___, then he loudly said to us, “Hello! I’m Charlie, my friends!” The next day, another old man ___45___ the bus energetically, smiled and said in a loud voice, “A very good morning to you all!” Some of us looked up, amazed, and murmured “Good morning.” in ___46___. When Charlie heard the greeting, he came forward with surprise and hugged the ___47___. Their smiles seemed to ___48___ the entire bus, sweeping away the cold and awkward atmosphere(氛围) inside. Gradually, we started nodding and ___49___ to each other. One morning, Charlie was ____50____ a large bouquet of flowers in his hand. He turned around with a smile and said to everyone, “Friends, I’m moving next week. I can’t take the same bus ____51____, and thank you all! The mornings we spent together were ____52____ experiences!” The other passengers whistled and clapped(鼓掌) at him. Charlie bowed, waved his hand, and then began ____53____ the flowers to each passenger. The summer went by, and the ____54____ was closing in. Although Charlie did not appear on the bus again, the laughter and joy on the bus ____55____. 41. A. argue B. like C. tend D. greet 42. A. passengers B. drivers C. colleagues D. neighbors 43. A. annoyed B. surprised C. mad D. impatient 44. A. Unfortunately B. Unhappily C. Unexpectedly D. Unfairly 45. A. left B. boarded C. hit D. stopped 46. A. reply B. advance C. danger D. need 47. A. man B. driver C. girl D. boy 48. A. destroy B. track C. increase D. affect 49. A. helping B. comparing C. talking D. adapting 50. A. tying B. lifting C. biting D. holding 51. A. anyway B. anymore C. anytime D. anywhere 52. A. terrible B. heavy C. unforgettable D. unhappy 53. A. giving out B. giving in C. giving up D. giving off 54. A. spring B. month C. year D. autumn 55. A. disappeared B. happened C. began D. continued 【答案】41. D 42. A 43. B 44. C 45. B 46. A 47. A 48. D 49. C 50. D 51. B 52. C 53. A 54. D 55. D 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了乘客们每天都乘坐同一辆公交车，但大家却从未相互打过招呼或者聊天，冷漠和尴尬充斥着这个车。但在Charlie的一次热情地跟大家打招呼后，车上的乘客便相互聊天慰问对方，车里充满了欢声笑语。尽管Charlie搬家了，不再乘坐这辆公交车了，但车里的欢笑声却从未消失。 【41题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们从不打招呼或者聊天。A. argue争论；B. like喜欢；C. tend照顾；D. greet打招呼。根据后文“One July morning, a small grey man, one of the ___2___ taking the bus to center every morning, loudly greeted good morning to the driver.”可知，经常乘坐这辆公交车的其中一个乘客突然跟司机以及其他乘客热情地打招呼，故此处指尽管他们每天都乘坐同一辆公交车，却从不打招呼，也从不聊天，故选D。 【42题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在一个七月的早上，一个头发灰白的小个子男人，也就是每天乘坐这辆公交车的一员，热情地和司机打着招呼。A. passengers乘客；B. drivers司机；C. colleagues同事；D. neighbors邻居。根据空后的修饰“taking the bus to center every morning”可知，每天乘坐这辆公交车去往市中心，故此处指乘客，故选A。 【43题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：司机很惊讶，然后点点头。A. annoyed生气的；B. surprised惊讶的；C. mad生气的，发疯的；D. impatient没有耐心的。根据前文“Although the group of people are in the same bus every day, we never ___1___ or talk.”可知，尽管这些乘客每天都乘坐同一辆公交车，但他们却从未相互打招呼，故此处指遇到一个跟自己热情地打招呼的乘客，司机很惊讶，故选B。 【44题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：出乎意料的是，他又大声地对我们说道：“你们好！我是Charlie，我的朋友们。”A. Unfortunately不幸地是；B. Unhappily不高兴地是；C. Unexpectedly出乎意料地是；D. Unfairly不公平地是。根据前文“Although the group of people are in the same bus every day, we never ___1___ or talk.” 可知，尽管这些乘客每天都乘坐同一辆公交车，但他们却从未相互打招呼，故此处出乎意料地是，他热情地和大家打招呼，并自我介绍，故选C。 【45题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：第二天，另一个老年人充满活力地上车，微笑并大声地说道：“大家好！”A. left离开；B. boarded上（飞机，车，船等）；C. hit撞，打；D. stopped阻止，停止。根据空后“the bus energetically, smiled and said in a loud voice, “A very good morning to you all!””可知，他热情地跟车上的人打招呼，故此处指他上车，故选B。 【46题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们中的一些人惊讶地抬起头，喃喃地回复道：“你好。”A. reply回复；B. advance提前；C. danger危险；D. need需要。根据前文“The next day, another old man ___5___ the bus energetically, smiled and said in a loud voice, “A very good morning to you all!””可知，这位老年人一上车就和大家热情地打招呼，故我们中的一些人也回复说“早上好”，故选A。 【47题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当Charlie听到老年人和大家打招呼，便惊讶地走上前去，拥抱了这个老年人。A. man男人；B. driver司机；C. girl女孩；D. boy男孩。根据前文的提示“The next day, another old man ___5___ the bus energetically, smiled and said in a loud voice, “A very good morning to you all!””可知，老年人一上车就和大家热情地打招呼，故Charlie走上去拥抱这位老年人，故选A。 【48题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们的微笑似乎感染了整个车，车内冷漠又尴尬的氛围消失了。A. destroy毁掉；B. track跟踪；C. increase增加；D. affect影响，感染。根据后文“sweeping away the cold and awkward atmosphere(氛围) inside.”可知，车内尴尬且冷漠的氛围消失了，故是他们的微笑影响并感染了整个车，故选D。 【49题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：渐渐地，我们开始相互点头打招呼，相互聊天。A. helping帮忙；B. comparing比较；C. talking聊天；D. adapting适应。根据前文“Although the group of people are in the same bus every day, we never ___1___ or talk.”可知，在之前，我们从来不打招呼，从来不聊天，但在Charlie一次主动与大家热情地打招呼后，我们便开始点头示意，或者是聊天，故选C。 【50题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一天，Charlie捧着一大束花在手上。A. tying系；B. lifting提；C. biting咬；D. holding举，捧。根据空后“a large bouquet of flowers in his hand”可知，他上车时捧着一大束花在手上，故选D。 【51题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：他微笑地转过身来，对大家说道：“朋友们，我下周要搬家了，我再也不能乘坐这辆公交车了，感谢你们大家。我们一起度过的早上对我来说都是难忘的经历。”A. anyway无论如何；B. anymore不再；C. anytime任何时间；D. anywhere任何地方。根据前文“Friends, I’m moving next week.”可知，Charlie下周要搬家了，故再也不会乘坐这辆公交车了，故选B。 【52题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. terrible害怕的，糟糕的；B. heavy沉重的；C. unforgettable令人难忘的；D. unhappy不高兴的。根据前文“Their smiles seemed to ___8___ the entire bus, sweeping away the cold and awkward atmosphere(氛围) inside. Gradually, we started nodding and ___9___ to each other.”可知，大家乘坐的这辆公交车在Charlie的带领下，氛围变得温暖，故他认为他们每天一起度过的这趟旅行是令人难忘的，故选C。 【53题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：Charlie鞠躬，挥手，然后开始把花分发给每个人。A. giving out分发；B. giving in投降；C. giving up放弃；D. giving off发出（气，光，热等）。根据前文“One morning, Charlie was ___10___ a large bouquet of flowers in his hand.”可知，Charlie捧着一大束花上来，故此处指他将花分发给每个人，故选A。 【54题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：夏天过去了，秋天来了。A. spring春天；B. month月；C. year年；D. autumn秋天。根据前文“The summer went by”可知，夏天过去了，故此处指秋天来了，故选D。 【55题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：尽管Charlie再也没有出现在这辆公家车上，但车上的欢笑却继续延续着。A. disappeared消失；B. happened发生；C. began开始；D. continued继续。根据空前“Although Charlie did not appear on the bus again, the laughter and joy on the bus”的转折可知，尽管Charlie再也不出现过，但车上的欢笑却继续着，故选D。 第II卷(非选择题55分) 第二节(共10小题; 每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Chinese language, with its rich history and complex system of characters, has a significant impact on languages around the world. ____56____ neighboring countries like Japan and Korea to distant regions like Indonesia and the Philippines, Chinese leaves its mark on ____57____ (count) languages and dialects. One of ____58____ most significant ways Chinese has influenced other languages is through its writing system. Chinese characters are a unique form of writing ____59____ uses symbols to represent entire words or ideas. This makes them a powerful tool for communication, but also one that is difficult ____60____ (master). Despite the challenges of ____61____ (learn) Chinese characters, many languages in East Asia adopt them in some form. Japanese, for example, uses a ____62____ (combine) of Chinese characters, called kanji, along with two sets of symbols, hiragana and katakana. Korean also uses many Chinese characters, or hanja, although they are much less ____63____ (common) used than in Japan. Chinese also contributes to the words and phrases of neighboring languages. Japanese words like sushi, karaoke, and typhoon all have their roots in Chinese. Similarly, Korean words like kimchi and tae kwon do ____64____ (borrow) from Chinese. So far, the influence of Chinese on other languages in East Asia _____65_____ (be) huge, which shows its importance as a cultural and linguistic force in the world today. 【答案】56. From 57. countless 58. the 59. that##which 60. to master 61. learning 62. combination 63. commonly 64. are borrowed 65. has been 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了汉语的历史以及对其他语言的影响。 【56题详解】 考查介词。句意：从日本和韩国这样的邻国到印度尼西亚和菲律宾这样的遥远地区，汉语在无数的语言和方言中留下了印记。短语from…to…表示“从……到……”，首字母大写。故填From。 【57题详解】 考查形容词。句意：从日本和韩国这样的邻国到印度尼西亚和菲律宾这样的遥远地区，汉语在无数的语言和方言中留下了印记。修饰名词languages应用形容词countless，表示“无数的”。故填countless。 【58题详解】 考查冠词。句意：汉语影响其他语言最重要的方式之一是通过它的书写系统。后文most significant为最高级，前面应用定冠词the。故填the。 【59题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：汉字是一种独特的书写形式，它用符号来代表整个单词或思想。定语从句修饰先行词a unique form of writing，在从句作主语，指物。故填that/which。 【60题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这使它们成为一种强大的交流工具，但也是一种难以掌握的工具。此处为短语be difficult to do sth.。表示“难以做某事”。故填to master。 【61题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：尽管学习汉字很困难，但东亚的许多语言都以某种形式采用了汉字。作介词的宾语，应用动名词形式。故填learning。 【62题详解】 考查名词。句意：例如，日语使用汉字和两套符号平假名和片假名的组合。短语a combination of表示“……的组合”。故填combination。 【63题详解】 考查副词。句意：韩国也使用许多汉字，尽管它们比日本使用得少得多。修饰动词use应用副词commonly，故填commonly。 【64题详解】 考查时态语态。句意：同样，韩语中的“kimchi”（泡菜）、“tae kwon do”（跆拳道）等词汇也是从汉语中借来的。主语Korean words与谓语构成被动关系，且陈述事实用一般现在时的被动语态，谓语用复数。故填are borrowed。 【65题详解】 考查时态。句意：迄今为止，汉语对东亚其他语言的影响是巨大的，这表明它作为当今世界文化和语言力量的重要性。根据上文So far可知为现在完成时，主语为the influence of Chinese on other languages in East Asia，助动词用has。故填has been。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 66. 你校英文报正在开展题为“记一次家务劳动”的征文活动，请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1. 劳动的内容和过程; 2. 你的感受与收获。 注意： 1. 词数80左右; 2. 题目已为你写好。 An experience of doing housework ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】An experience of doing housework Last weekend, I had the opportunity to do some housework at home. The tasks included cleaning the rooms, doing laundry, and washing the plate. It was a challenging but fulfilling experience. First, I started by tidying up the living room and bedrooms. Then, I moved on to the kitchen, where I washed and put away the plate After that, I tackled the pile of laundry, sorting, washing, and folding the clothes. Throughout the process, I realized the importance of cleanliness and organization in creating a comfortable living environment. It was also a valuable lesson in responsibility and taking care of my own space. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。校英文报正在开展题为“记一次家务劳动”的征文活动，要求考生写一篇短文投稿。 【详解】1.词汇积累 机会：opportunity→chance 艰难的：challenging→tough 首先：first → first and foremost 有价值的：valuable→ precious 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Last weekend, I had the opportunity to do some housework at home. 拓展句：Last weekend, I had the opportunity to do some housework at home, which made me gain a lot. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Then, I moved on to the kitchen, where I washed and put away the plates.（运用了where引导的非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】I realized the importance of cleanliness and organization in creating a comfortable living environment. （运用了动名词作宾语的结构） 第二节(满分25分) 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 A Special Gift I always believe that there are certain gifts sticking in our minds for a variety of reasons. The gift given to me that I treasured most was a doll named Patsy. I met her in a gift shop when I was nine. On holding Patsy I immediately fell in love with her and couldn’t even bear to part from her. At that time, my mother noticed it and at Christmas, as I received the gift from her, I was surprised to find my dream doll in the box. From then on Patsy became my baby and I loved her dearly. A month later, I was on my way to the cinema when I glimpsed some lovely gifts in pretty boxes through the window of the gift shop. Seeing them reminded me that my mother’s birthday was a few months away. Wouldn’t it be nice, I thought, if I could give her something really special, just like the gift she gave me? I stepped inside and caught sight of a beautiful dress hung on the coat stand, which I was sure my mother would like. So I asked the saleswoman its price. The lady must have seen my disappointment when she told me how much it would cost. But she had a suggestion which immediately lifted my spirits. She took out a notebook from under the counter and wrote my name as well as the item I wanted to buy on it, and in return I paid her five cents from my six cents pocket money. It meant no candies that day but I didn’t care. At the age of nine, I made my very first installment (分期付款)and felt like a grown-up. From then on, every Saturday on my way to the cinema, I went to the shop and paid a few cents which the lady dutifully recorded on her notebook. 注意： 1. 续写词数应 150 左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The day before my mother’s birthday, I paid the last two cents. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The special day finally came. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 The day before my mother’s birthday, I paid the last two cents. As the lady wrapped the gift in brown paper, tied it with a piece of string, and carefully put it into a gift box, I attentively signed my name on the notebook, meaning that I had paid off all my debts. I thanked her and excitedly left the shop. “Be careful you don’t lose it,” she called after me. “I won’t!” I responded. Carrying the gift, I skipped away, singing happily to myself. The special day finally came. I placed the box on the table, hopping from one foot to the other, as my mom untied the knot and slowly peeled away the brown paper. My heart was racing. Then, as I bit into my bottom lip, the content was revealed. “Do you like it?” I asked excitedly. My mom didn’t say a word, but I got the answer from her face on which the same delighted smile as mine was worn when I received Patsy from her. 【解析】 【导语】本文以故事发展为线索展开。作者9岁时在礼品店看上一个玩具娃娃，作者非常喜欢。圣诞节时，妈妈送作者的礼物就是作者非常喜欢的玩具娃娃。一个月后，作者想到在妈妈生日时送妈妈一份特殊的礼物——一件漂亮的连衣裙。但当时作者没有足够的钱，售货员便建议作者以每周支付几美分的方式购买。在妈妈生日到来时，作者把礼物送给妈妈，妈妈脸上露出高兴的笑容。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“在妈妈生日的前一天，我付了最后的两分钱。”可知，第一段可描写作者最后买下礼物的过程和心情。 ②由第二段首句内容“这个特别的日子终于到来了。”可知，第二段可描写作者如何把礼物送给妈妈和妈妈收到礼物后的反应。 2.续写线索：看到喜欢的玩具娃娃——收到玩具娃娃——想到送妈妈礼物——分期付款为妈妈买礼物——妈妈收到礼物——妈妈的反应 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①离开：leave/go away ②回答：respond/answer ③解开：untie/undo 情绪类 ①高兴地：happily/gladly/merrily ②激动地：excitedly/with excitement 【点睛】[高分句型1] As the lady wrapped the gift in brown paper, tied it with a piece of string, and carefully put it into a gift box, I attentively signed my name on the notebook, meaning that I had paid off all my debts.（运用由as引导的时间状语从句和现在分词作状语以及that引导的宾语从句） [高分句型2] My mom didn’t say a word, but I got the answer from her face on which the same delighted smile as mine was worn when I received Patsy from her.（运用由介词+关系代词which引导的限制性定语从句和when引导的时间状语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$听力考试正式开始。Did you sell your bicycle, john? No, I didn't. Oh, that's a shame. Maybe you're asking for too much money. Not really, especially since it's almost new. The problem is that most people don't like its color. It's black. I have to paint IT a lighter color. Listen to the next question. How's your biology homework going? Not very well. I can't work out what I have to do. In that case, IT probably won't be of much youth searching online. Have you talked with mr. Benson about IT? IT might be best since he gave out the homework in the first place. Good idea. Listen to the next question. You're late again. Did your car break down? No, I forgot to set my alarm clock, so I slept over time. Listen to the next question. Have you seen mr. Black yet? No, I haven't. What he like, is he a short man? No, he is quite tall and has Brown hair and wears glasses. He is quite nice to students. Listen to the next question. I can't stand this class. I just can't follow IT. Well, you might as well get used to IT. It's required and you have to make IT in order to graduate. Listen to the next question. Are you interested in mountaineering? Yes, in some sense, I should say I like mountain the climbing, but i'm not so professional. How about . you the same with you? An amateur mountain climbing, I went climbing in the rocky mountains with my friends last summer vacation. We spent two days in the mountains. I had a similar experience, but that was on the top of montana, an in my country. mount hang shine is one of the five famous mountains in china. Yes, IT is. I can't wait to climate. Would you be my guide in this summer vacation? Yes, i'd love to. Are you interested in mountaineering? Yes, in some sense, I should say I like mountain the climbing, but i'm not so professional. How about you . the same with you? An amateur mountain climate, I went climbing in the rocky mountains with my friends last summer vacation. We spent two days in the mountains. I had a similar experience, but that was on the top of montana. An in my country. mount hang shine is one of the five famous mountains in china. Yes, IT is. I can't wait to climate. Would you be my guide in this summer vacation? Yes, i'd love to. Listen to the next question. Is this the right bus for san . Francesco IT? Sure is. Show me your ticket, please. Here you are. OK fine. How long will you . take to arrive at sanford? Cisco, please? About two hours. Give me the bags. I'll put them in the boot. Here's your claim tag. When you get off the bus, shit to me and you can take your bags. Thank you. Is IT all right to smoke on the bus? No, that's not allowed. But drinking some wine or beer is not forbidden. I say, thank you. Is this the right bus for sentence . eco IT sure is. Show me your ticket, please. Here you are. OK fine. How long will you . take to arrive at santa cisco, please? About two hours. Give me the bags. I'll put them in the boot. Here's your claim tag. When you get off the bus, shit to me and you can take your bags. Thank you. Is IT all right to smoke on the bus? No, that's not allowed. But drinking some wine or beer is not forbidden. I see. Thank you. Listen to the next question. Do students have to pay further education in the U. K, your motherland? No, the fees are usually paid by the state. Do the students get a scholarship as well? Yes, most of them get a scholarship. Can they live on IT? It's very difficult. Ordinary students usually take a summer job or work for the post dove as at Christmas, to earn a bit of extra money. And what are the benefits of having a students identity card. cheap travel by rail, cheap theater tickets, cheap entrance to some art exhibitions and concerts and things like that? Do students have to pay further education in the U. K, your motherland? No, the fees are usually paid by the state. Do the students get a scholarship as well? Yes, most of them get a scholarship. Can they live on IT? It's very difficult. Ordinary students usually take a summer job or work for the post of, as at Christmas, to earn a bit of extra money. And what are the benefits of having a students identity card. cheap travel by rail, cheap theater tickets, cheap entrance to some art exhibitions and concerts and things like that? Listen to the next question. Hi Sarah, you are coming to the party on may twenty seventh, aren't you? I remember your daughters birthday is coming. Yeah, my daughter's birthday is on may twenty second. We will celebrate with her on may twenty fifth. How are you getting there? I don't think you should take the subway. It's really inconvenient. Do you need a ride? Thanks so much. I have some business to take care of around there, so i'll just walk. Oh, and i've got some great news. I spoke with mister larson and he told me he's giving away plane tickets to the employee of the month. Hope you will get them. Don't forget to be there by eight o'clock to take some photographs. I will be there at seven o'clock because mister larson wants me to talk to some colleagues first. Hi Sarah, you are coming to the party on may twenty seventh, aren't you? I remember your daughters birthday is coming. Yeah, my daughter's birthday is on may twenty second. We will celebrate with her on may twenty fifth. How are you getting there? I don't think you should take the subway. It's really inconvenient. Do you need a ride? Thanks so much. I have some business to take care of around there, so i'll just walk. Oh, and i've got some great news. I spoke with mister larson and he told me he's giving away plane tickets to the employee of the month. Hope you will get them. Don't forget to be there by eight o'clock to take some photographs. I will be there at seven o'clock because mister larson wants me to talk to some colleagues first. Listen to the next question. Today, i'd like to tell you about some of the historic places open to visitors in this part of the country. Let's start with the old port. You will need several hours to see everything there, especially if you take a trip along the riverside in an old tram as far as the fishing village, the guides there, all where traditional costumes, and you will also get the chance to try on closed from one hundred years ago. You can buy gifts in the old village stores and eat delicious local food in the tea shop. If you visit the village factory, you can see how sweets were made a hundred years ago and takes . them to next. I'd like to recommend a visit to salt house. This was built by sir Joshua and dates back to seventeen sixty five. The salter family still lives there today. The house became famous in nineteen eighty two when the television series and worthy was filmed there. The furniture and paintings are well worth seeing. Don't forget the oldest landmark, the black rock caves, have been here for over two million years. And for half a million years, they were home to people and various animals, particularly tigers. The caves are open daily from April to october. A special attraction on evenings in August is a walk by candlelight. So you see, there's plenty of. Today, i'd like to tell you about some of the historic places open to visitors in this part of the country. Let's start with the old port. You will need several hours to see everything there, especially if you take a trip along the river side in an old tram. As far as the fishing village, the guides there all wear traditional costumes, and you will also get the chance to try on closed from one hundred years ago. You can buy gifts in the old village stores and eat delicious local food in the tea shop. If you visit the village factory, you can see how sweets were made a hundred years ago and takes . them to next. I'd like to recommend a visit to salt house. This was built by sir Joshua and dates back to seventeen sixty five. The salter family still lives there today. The house became famous in nineteen eighty two when the television series and worthy was filmed there. The furniture and paintings are well worth seeing. Don't forget the old, this landmark, the black rock caves, have been here for over two million years, and for half a million years they were home to people and various animals, particularly tigers. The caves are open daily from April to october. A special attraction on evenings in August is a walk by candlelight. So you see, there's plenty of. 听力部分到此结束。