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绵阳外国语学校2025年第二次高考模拟检测 英语试卷 本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分，共10页。完卷时间：120分钟。满分：150分 第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共95分） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 1. What does the man plan to do? A. Look for a job. B. Move to a new place. C. Rearrange the furniture. 2. What are the speakers talking about? A. A new book. B. A morning paper. C. An African teacher. 3. How does the woman probably feel now? A. Regretful. B. Anxious. C. Confused. 4. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a restaurant. B. In a police station. C. In a car. 5. What is the man going to do tomorrow? A. Pay the bill. B. Check the mailbox. C. Fix the gas cooker. 第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What does Steve think of his training? A. Disappointing. B. Acceptable. C. Excellent. 7. How long does Steve train each day? A. Three hours. B. Five hours. C. Ten hours. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What does Mark say about live drawing? A. It’s enjoyable. B. It’s stressful. C. It’s creative. 9. What is the new thing that Mark wants to draw on? A. Magazines. B. Diaries. C. Maps. 10. Where do Mark’s inspirations come from? A. His dreams. B. His parents. C. His travels. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What position is the man interested in? A. Window cleaner. B. Shop assistant. C. Fitness coach. 12. What will be provided for the job? A. A company car. B. A smartphone. C. A video recorder. 13. What is needed to do the job? A. Computer skills. B. Physical strength. C. Work experience. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What does the man do? A. He’s a receptionist. B. He’s a secretary. C. He’s a waiter. 15. Why does the man say sorry to the woman? A. He showed her the wrong way. B. There is no reservation for her. C. Her name has been misspelled. 16. What is the man’s advice for the woman? A. Come back later. B. Talk to the manager. C. Postpone the meeting. 17. What will the woman probably do next? A. Tidy up a room. B. Make a phone call. C. Go for a coffee. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. Why do many birds live in the city? A. They can obtain food easily. B. They enjoy human company. C. They lost their natural habitat. 19. What does Christina find surprising? A. The birds are facing serious dangers. B. Different kinds of birds live together. C. Some birds are attracted to the poles. 20. What is Christina’s suggestion concerning the birds? A. Drive them away. B. Feed them regularly. C. Do research on them. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A New year, new you... at least that’s the plan, right? We all start January with big intentions, but actually sticking to those shiny New Year’s resolutions is a different story. Luckily, there’s an app for that—actually, there are loads! AlITrails AllTrails is a great exercise app as it encourages you to get out into nature instead of hitting up an overpriced gym. With detailed trail maps that guide you through numerous outdoor activities, you’ll be working up a sweat in no time while taking advantage of natural beauty! Rocket Money Cutting back on spending is the most popular New Year’s resolution globally, every year. This user-friendly app simplifies everything that comes along with budgeting and expense tracking, while also helping you manage subscriptions and bills. With features like automated bill negotiation and credit score monitoring, you can think of Rocket Money as your personal financial assistant. Imprint Want to cut doom-scrolling but not ready to drop your phone? Imprint is here to help. The app takes big ideas from the world’s greatest thinkers and breaks them down into simple, visual snippets that you can actually remember. Whether you want to master essential topics, or just have a few fun facts to throw into your conversations, Imprint makes learning quick, and easy! Duolingo This language app really is one of the best for sticking to your goals. From the way it gamifies your progress to the user-friendly interface, Duolingo makes leaning a new language both easy and enjoyable! There’s just one major setback for Hong Kongers: the app only offers Cantonese lessons for Mandarin speakers, so if you’re hoping to pick up some of the local language, you’ll have to look elsewhere. 1 Which app best suits people who want to effectively manage their budgets? A. AllTrails. B. Rocket Money. C. Imprint. D. Duolingo. 2. What is Duolingo’s key limitation for Hong Kong users? A. It avoids games in teaching. B. It lacks a user-friendly interface. C. It has limited language choices. D. It requires expensive subscriptions. 3. What is the shared purpose of the four apps? A. To encourage healthy lifestyles. B. To support self-improvement. C. To track real-time user progress. D. To help make new year resolutions. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是篇应用文。文章主要介绍了几款帮助人们完成计划、实现目标的应用程序。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“This user-friendly app simplifies everything that comes along with budgeting and expense tracking, while also helping you manage subscriptions and bills. With features like automated bill negotiation and credit score monitoring, you can think of Rocket Money as your personal financial assistant.(这款容易使用的应用程序简化了预算和费用跟踪带来的一切，同时也帮助你管理订阅和账单。有了自动账单协商和信用评分监控等功能，你可以把Rocket Money想象成你的个人财务助理)”可知，Rocket Money最适合那些想要有效管理预算的人们。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“There’s just one major setback for Hong Kongers: the app only offers Cantonese lessons for Mandarin speakers, so if you’re hoping to pick up some of the local language, you’ll have to look elsewhere.(对香港人来说，只有一个主要的缺点：这款应用只为说普通话的人提供粤语课程，所以如果你希望学习一些当地语言，你就得去别的地方找了)”可知，Duolingo对香港用户而言，语言选择较为有限。故选C。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“We all start January with big intentions, but actually sticking to those shiny New Year’s resolutions is a different story. Luckily, there’s an app for that—actually, there are loads!(新年伊始，我们都有远大的目标，但真正坚持这些宏伟的新年计划是另一回事。幸运的是，有一个应用程序可以做到这一点——实际上，有很多！)”可知，这四个应用程序都是帮助人们完成计划、实现目标的，能够帮助人们实现自我提升和完善。故选B。 B Amina’s lungs burned as she reached the summit of the hill, her feet pounding against the unfamiliar pavement of her new hometown. As she ran, memories flashed through her mind. Six months earlier, Amina had fled her war-torn homeland. When she finally reached this small town in a country whose language she barely spoke, she felt more out of place than ever. That first week, she had hardly left her tiny apartment. But on the eighth day, driven by a restlessness she couldn’t shake, Amina laced up her worn running shoes and stepped outside. At first, she ran to escape — from the memories, from the pitying looks of her new neighbors. But with each day and each mile, something began to shift. The rhythmic pounding of her feet became a way to process the hurt she’d endured and the challenges that lay ahead. Weeks later, Amina had explored every street of her new town. She started recognizing faces on her runs: the elderly man waving from his porch, the smiling mother pushing a stroller. One day, to her surprise, she found herself waving back. Now, as Amina pushed up the last hill of her route, she realized how far she’d come. Running had become her lifeline, a way to bridge the gap between her past and her present. When she approached the entrance of her apartment building, she noticed her English teacher, Mrs. Thompson, standing with several other runners from the community. They held a banner reading, “Walnut Grove Running Club.” Mrs. Thompson stepped forward, smiling warmly. “Amina, we’ve seen you running every day. We wondered if you’d like to join our club.” Amina felt a lump form in her throat. She nodded, a smile spreading across her face. “Yes,” she said, her accent still thick but her voice strong. As the group cheered and welcomed her, Amina realized she had been running through more than just physical borders. With each step, she had been crossing the boundaries of fear, isolation, and hurt. 4. What can be learned about Amina? A. She was a distance runner at home. B. She spoke the local language fluently. C. She left her motherland because of war. D. She missed her motherland very much. 5. What initially motivated Amina to start running? A. To explore her new hometown. B. To escape pain and loneliness. C. To prepare for a running club. D. To reach the summit of the hill. 6. What does “waving back” in paragraph 3 suggest about Amina? A. She had learned the local customs. B. She had mastered the local language. C She wanted to impress Mrs. Thompson. D. She began developing social connections. 7. Which can be the best title for the text? A. Running Through Borders B. Running Toward a Peaceful Life C. Overcoming Pain Through Sports D. Breaking Barriers in a New Country 【答案】4. C 5. B 6. D 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇记叙文。文章通过叙述Amina逃离战乱祖国后，在新家乡通过跑步逐渐适应新环境、克服心理障碍并最终加入跑步俱乐部的故事，展现了她的成长与转变。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Six months earlier, Amina had fled her war-torn homeland.(六个月前，Amina逃离了战火肆虐的祖国。)”可知，Amina因祖国战火肆虐而被迫逃离祖国。故选C。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“At first, she ran to escape—from the memories, from the pitying looks of her new neighbors.(起初，她奔跑是为了逃避——逃避记忆，逃避新邻居怜悯的目光。)”可知，Amina最初跑步的动机是逃避记忆和邻居的怜悯目光，即逃避痛苦和孤独。故选B。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“But with each day and each mile, something began to shift. The rhythmic pounding of her feet became a way to process the hurt she’d endured and the challenges that lay ahead. Weeks later, Amina had explored every street of her new town. She started recognizing faces on her runs: the elderly man waving from his porch, the smiling mother pushing a stroller. One day, to her surprise, she found herself waving back.(但随着日复一日的奔跑，某些东西开始改变。双脚规律性的撞击声，成为她梳理过往伤痛与未来挑战的方式。几周后，Amina跑遍了小镇的每条街道。她开始在跑步时认出一些面孔：在门廊挥手的老人、推着婴儿车微笑的母亲。某天，她惊讶地发现自己竟也挥手回应。)”可知，Amina从被动接受邻居的目光到主动挥手回应，这一转变表明她开始与社区中的人建立互动。此前她因陌生感几乎足不出户，而挥手回应是她打开社交局面的标志，说明她开始发展社会联系。故选D。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知，全文围绕Amina通过跑步逐渐适应新环境、跨越心理障碍的经历展开。在本文中是“跑步”不仅是物理上的运动，更是隐喻性的“跨越边界”—— 从逃避过去到拥抱现在，从孤独隔绝到融入社区。选项A“Running Through Borders(穿越边界)”精准概括了双重含义：既指Amina跑遍小镇的地理探索，也指她穿越恐惧、孤独等心理边界的成长过程。故选A。 C More than 1, 000 metres below the surface of the oceans, darkness dominates. Marine creatures rely on sound for navigation, communication, and searching for food. However, this way of life has come under threat from shipping, contributing to a rise in underwater volume of approximately 3.3 decibels (分贝) per decade. The trend shows little sign of levelling off. With roughly 90% of trade relying on shipping, quieting the ocean through reductions in shipping itself is untenable . While efficiency improvements of shipping may cut noise, experts say more is needed. That is why technologies like modified propellers (螺旋桨) and noise-reducing materials are being developed to help humans and marine life coexist. Much of the underwater noise a ship produces comes from its propeller. Spinning blades (桨叶) create low pressure, causing the water to boil and produce bubbles, a process known as cavitation (空化现象). When those bubbles collapse, a low-frequency noise is produced, disrupting the movements of marine lives. One solution, being developed by researchers at the University of British Columbia, integrates flexible polymers (聚合物) into the metal propeller blades, allowing their tips to bend and twist. This movement prevents bubbles from forming and thereby reduces the noise the blades produce. Based on simulations, the design could reduce cavitation noise by 20 decibels. Dr Jaiman says researchers intend to start testing a model next year. Cavitation can also be reduced by increasing the number of bubbles, rather than reducing them. Researchers at MARIN, a Dutch research institute, have blown bubbles onto a propeller’s blades, which can dampen the resulting noise. Model-scale tests of this system showed a 12-decibel decrease in low-frequency noise. But shipping noise does not come only from the propeller, with roughly 20% coming from engines and generators. To reduce this, MARIN researchers have experimented with a bubble screen generated from tubes positioned in belts around the outside of the ship. These bubbles prevent noise from spreading. 8. Which best explains the underlined word “untenable” in paragraph 2? A. Impractical. B. Unavailable. C. Unstable. D. Immeasurable. 9. What is the main source of underwater noise from ships? A. The spinning blades. B. The process of cavitation. C. The engines and generators. D. The bubbles generated by ships. 10. What solution is being developed at MARIN? A. Boosting ship efficiency. B. Creating flexible blade tips. C. Generating more bubbles on blades. D. Using quieter engines and generators. 11. What’s the passage mainly about? A. Strategies to prevent ships from making noise. B. Innovations to minimize underwater ship noise. C. Adapted propeller designs to restore undersea quiet. D. Negative impacts of underwater noise on marine life. 【答案】8. A 9. A 10. C 11. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是篇说明文。文章主要讲述了航运所产生的噪音对海洋生物的生活造成了威胁，人们正在采取相应措施来降低水下船只产生的噪音。 【8题详解】 词义猜测题。根据划线词所在句“With roughly 90% of trade relying on shipping, quieting the ocean through reductions in shipping itself is untenable .(由于大约90%的贸易依赖航运，通过减少航运来让海洋安静是untenable。)”可知，航运产生很大的噪音，而大约90%的贸易依赖航运，所以通过减少航运来减少噪音，让海洋安静是不切实际的，所以untenable表示“不切实际的”。故选A。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Much of the underwater noise a ship produces comes from its propeller. Spinning blades (桨叶) create low pressure, causing the water to boil and produce bubbles, a process known as cavitation (空化现象). When those bubbles collapse, a low-frequency noise is produced, disrupting the movements of marine lives.(船只在水下产生的噪音大部分来自螺旋桨。旋转桨叶产生低压，使水沸腾并产生气泡，这一过程被称为空化。当这些气泡破裂时，会产生低频噪音，扰乱海洋生物的活动。)”可知，船只水下噪音主要来源于螺旋桨的旋转桨叶。故选A。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Researchers at MARIN, a Dutch research institute, have blown bubbles onto a propeller’s blades, which can dampen the resulting noise.(荷兰研究机构MARIN的研究人员在螺旋桨叶片上吹了气泡，可以减弱由此产生的噪音。)”可知，MARIN开发了在螺旋桨叶片上吹气泡的解决办法，产生更多的气泡可以减弱桨叶产生的噪音。故选C。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“However, this way of life has come under threat from shipping, contributing to a rise in underwater volume of approximately 3.3 decibels (分贝) per decade. The trend shows little sign of levelling off.(然而，这种生活方式受到了航运的威胁，导致水下音量每十年增加约3.3分贝。这一趋势几乎没有趋于平稳的迹象。)”、第四段“One solution, being developed by researchers at the University of British Columbia, integrates flexible polymers (聚合物) into the metal propeller blades, allowing their tips to bend and twist. This movement prevents bubbles from forming and thereby reduces the noise the blades produce.(英属哥伦比亚大学的研究人员正在开发一种解决方案，将柔性聚合物集成到金属螺旋桨叶片中，使其尖端可以弯曲和扭转。这种运动可以防止气泡形成，从而减少叶片产生的噪音。)”和最后一段“Cavitation can also be reduced by increasing the number of bubbles, rather than reducing them. Researchers at MARIN, a Dutch research institute, have blown bubbles onto a propeller’s blades, which can dampen the resulting noise.(空化也可以通过增加气泡的数量而不是减少它们来减少。荷兰研究机构MARIN的研究人员在螺旋桨叶片上吹了气泡，可以减弱由此产生的噪音。)”以及文章内容可知，本文主要讲述了为应对航运产生噪音对海洋生物生活的威胁，人们所开发创新的将水下船只噪音最小化的解决办法。故选B。 D The idea that night owls who don’t go to bed until the early hours struggle to get anything done during the day may have to be revised. It turns out that staying up late could be good for our brain power as research suggests that people who identify as night owls could be sharper than those who go to bed early. Researchers led by academics at Imperial College London studied data from the UK Biobank study on more than 26, 000 people who had completed intelligence, reasoning, reaction time and memory tests. They then examined how participants’ sleep duration, quality, and chronotype affected brain performance. They found that those who stay up late and those classed as “intermediate” had “superior cognitive function”, while morning larks had the lowest scores. Going to bed late is strongly associated with creative types. Artists, authors and musicians known to be night owls include James Joyce and Lady Gaga. But while politicians like Barack Obama famously seemed to thrive on little sleep, the study found that sleep duration is important for brain function, with those getting between seven and nine hours of shut-eye each night performing best in cognitive tests. Prof Daqing Ma, the co-leader of the study, added, “We found that sleep duration has a direct effect on brain function, and we believe that actively managing sleep patterns is really important for boosting and safeguarding the way our brains work. We’d ideally like to see policy interventions to help sleep patterns improve in the general population.” Some experts, however, urged caution in interpreting the findings. Jessica Chelekis, a sleep expert at Brunel University London, said there were “important limitations” to the study as the research did not account for education attainment, or include the time of day the cognitive tests were conducted in the results. The main value of the study was challenging stereotypes around sleep, she added. 12. What can be learned about the new research? A. It advocates a new trend of sleep patterns. B. It reveals most night owls have sharp brains. C. It suggests staying up enhances brain power. D. It challenges common belief about night owls. 13. Why are James Joyce and Lady Gaga mentioned in paragraph 2? A. To provide examples of intermediate people. B. To suggest most successful artists are night owls. C. To prove artists have superior cognitive function. D. To show the link between late hours and creativity. 14. Which statement will Prof Daqing Ma probably agree with? A. All sleep lengths equally improve brain function. B. Parents shouldn’t intervene children’s sleep pattern. C. Schools should start later to fit teens’ body clocks. D. Sleep duration is more important than sleep quality. 15. What is the author’s attitude towards the new study? A. Objective. B. Skeptical C. Appreciative D. Critical 【答案】12. D 13. D 14. C 15. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了夜猫子可能更聪明，挑战了传统观念。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“The idea that night owls who don’t go to bed until the early hours struggle to get anything done during the day may have to be revised. It turns out that staying up late could be good for our brain power as research suggests that people who identify as night owls could be sharper than those who go to bed early. (直到凌晨才上床睡觉的夜猫子在白天难以完成任何事情的观点可能需要修正。事实证明，熬夜可能对我们的脑力有好处，因为研究表明，自称夜猫子的人可能比早睡的人更敏锐。)”可知，新研究表明熬夜可能会增强脑力，这与人们通常认为夜猫子白天效率低的观点相悖，即挑战了关于夜猫子的普遍看法。故选D。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“Going to bed late is strongly associated with creative types. Artists, authors and musicians known to be night owls include James Joyce and Lady Gaga. (晚睡与有创造力的人密切相关。已知的夜猫子艺术家、作家和音乐家包括James Joyce和Lady Gaga。)”可知，本段提到James Joyce和Lady Gaga是为了说明熬夜与创造力之间的联系。故选D。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“We found that sleep duration has a direct effect on brain function, and we believe that actively managing sleep patterns is really important for boosting and safeguarding the way our brains work. We’d ideally like to see policy interventions to help sleep patterns improve in the general population. (我们发现睡眠时间对大脑功能有直接影响，我们认为积极管理睡眠模式对于增强和保护我们大脑的工作方式非常重要。我们理想地希望看到政策干预，以帮助改善普通人群的睡眠模式。)”可知，马教授认为睡眠时间对大脑功能有直接影响，积极管理睡眠模式很重要，并且希望看到政策干预来改善普通人群的睡眠模式，由此可推知，他可能会同意学校应该推迟上课时间以适应青少年的生物钟这一观点，因为这有助于改善青少年的睡眠模式。故选C。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，作者首先介绍了新研究的内容和发现，然后引用了研究人员的观点，接着又提到了其他专家对研究结果的谨慎态度，并指出了研究的局限性。由此推知，作者对这一研究持客观态度。故选A。 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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Travelers often fill their suitcases with souvenirs like refrigerator magnets, keychains and postcards. ___16___ Now, those visiting the Italian lakeside town of Como have another, slightly less conventional item to bring home: a sealed can of Lake Como air. ItalyComunica, a communications company, is selling 13.5-ounce cans of “pure air from the most beautiful lake in the world” for roughly $11 (€9.90) each. ___17___ They feature a dark blue label with an illustration of a boat cruising through the water. “Open it whenever you need a moment of escape, tranquility, or simply beauty,” instructs the website. “Only those who visit Lake Como can want to buy our souvenir; memories are not bought but lived.” Sitting at the base of the Alps, Lake Como is a large body of water in Italy’s northern Lombardy region. ___18___ Many celebrities own second homes in the surrounding area, and numerous movies have been filmed there. ___19___ Clever businesspeople have been selling similar products for decades. In mountain towns and other high-elevation destinations, “oxygen in a can” is sometimes marketed as an antidote (缓解物) to altitude sickness, despite little scientific evidence to support that claim. Any benefits from canned air are likely due to the placebo (安慰剂) effect, experts say. Alessandro Rapinese, the mayor of Como, says that he would rather vacationers bought silk scarves, which the region is known for, or other souvenirs. However, he adds: “___20___ Just make sure to take beautiful memories of this area as well.” A. It’s the best souvenir option. B. It has become a popular vacation destination. C. Souvenirs have a long and fascinating history. D. These little items serve as reminders of their vacation. E. If someone wants to take some air home, that’s perfectly fine. F. The cans are marketed as “luxurious” souvenirs on the product website. G. This is not the first time canned air has been marketed to tourists, though. 【答案】16. D 17. F 18. B 19. G 20. E 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了意大利科莫湖边小镇售卖罐装科莫湖空气作为纪念品的情况，还提到了其他类似罐装空气的产品以及科莫市市长对此的看法。 【16题详解】 根据上文“Travelers often fill their suitcases with souvenirs like refrigerator magnets, keychains and postcards.( 旅行者通常会在行李箱里塞满纪念品，比如冰箱贴、钥匙链和明信片。)” 可知，旅行者常带冰箱贴、钥匙链和明信片等纪念品，D选项These little items serve as reminders of their vacation.( 这些小物件能让他们想起自己的假期。)进一步说明了这些纪念品的作用，承接上文。故选D项。 【17题详解】 根据上文“ItalyComunica, a communications company, is selling 13.5-ounce cans of “pure air from the most beautiful lake in the world” for roughly $11 (€9.90) each.( 通讯公司ItalyComunica正在出售一罐13.5盎司的“来自世界上最美丽湖泊的纯净空气”，每罐售价约为11美元（9.90欧元）。)”以及下文“They feature a dark blue label with an illustration of a boat cruising through the water. “Open it whenever you need a moment of escape, tranquility, or simply beauty,” instructs the website.( 它们有一个深蓝色的标签，上面有一艘船在水中巡航的插图。网站上写道：“当你需要逃离、宁静或单纯的美丽时，就打开它。”)”可知，这里是在介绍这种罐装空气作为纪念品的营销方式，F选项The cans are marketed as “luxurious” souvenirs on the product website.( 这些罐子在产品网站上被当作“奢华”的纪念品来营销。)起到上下文的承上启下作用，符合语境。故选F项。 【18题详解】 根据上文“Sitting at the base of the Alps, Lake Como is a large body of water in Italy’s northern Lombardy region.( 科莫湖位于阿尔卑斯山的山脚下，是意大利北部伦巴第地区的一大片水域。)” 以及下文“Many celebrities own second homes in the surrounding area, and numerous movies have been filmed there.( 许多名人在附近地区拥有第二套住宅，许多电影都在那里拍摄。)”可知，科莫湖的地理位置以及很多名人在周边有第二居所且很多电影在此拍摄，说明它是一个受欢迎的度假胜地，B选项It has become a popular vacation destination.( 它已成为一个受欢迎的度假胜地。)起到上下文的承上启下作用，符合文意。故选B项。 【19题详解】 根据下文“Clever businesspeople have been selling similar products for decades. In mountain towns and other high-elevation destinations, “oxygen in a can” is sometimes marketed as an antidote (缓解物) to altitude sickness, despite little scientific evidence to support that claim.( 聪明的商人几十年来一直在销售类似的产品。在山区城镇和其他高海拔地区，“罐装氧气”有时被推销为治疗高原反应的解药，尽管几乎没有科学证据支持这种说法。)”可知，这里是说售卖罐装空气不是第一次了，之前就有类似产品，G选项This is not the first time canned air has been marketed to tourists, though.( 不过，这并不是罐装空气第一次被推销给游客。)符合语境，下文是对空格处内容的语意递进。故选G项。 【20题详解】 根据上文“Alessandro Rapinese, the mayor of Como, says that he would rather vacationers bought silk scarves, which the region is known for, or other souvenirs. However, he adds:( 科莫市长亚历山德罗•拉皮内斯（Alessandro Rapinese）表示，他宁愿度假者买丝巾或其他纪念品，因为该地区以丝巾闻名。然而，他补充道：)”可知，市长更希望游客买当地有名的丝巾或其他纪念品，但他也有补充说明，E选项If someone wants to take some air home, that’s perfectly fine.( 如果有人想带一些空气回家，那也完全没问题。)符合市长的态度，传达了他接受空气这一选择的立场。故选E项。 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分70分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 On a fall day, my wife and I went boating on the Blackfoot River. I was excited about the trip because it would allow me to forget my ____21____. At noon, we rested on a bank. ____22____ the scenery, we barely realized the approaching danger. Then three large ____23____ emerged from the forest: a huge mama bear with two babies. They were less than 100 feet away across the river, far closer than the recommended ____24____ distance. I could feel ____25____ reached deep into my stomach. Time stood still. Then, I grabbed the bear spray (喷雾) and we walked downriver to ____26____ ourselves. “Hey, bear!” I said, “We are not here to ____27____ you.” At that moment, I thought the mama bear would ____28____ across the river, covering the 100 feet in seconds. Although I knew how to use the spray, I didn't think I could use it ____29____. To our surprise, the mama bear _____30_____ drank water from the river. When one baby wandered just a few steps away, she quickly _____31_____ him. Just like their _____32_____ appearance, they were gone, disappearing into the forest. We returned to our boat, lost in _____33_____. This encounter _____34_____ me, making my daily concerns seem insignificant in the larger context of our planet. The experience, the fear, and my _____35_____ as a human have changed my perspective on the world forever. 21. A. concerns B. principles C. passions D. secrets 22. A. Tired of B. Absorbed in C. Looking into D. Reflecting on 23. A. signs B. pictures C. targets D. shapes 24 A. social B. safe C. average D. constant 25. A. fear B. surprise C. thrill D. courage 26. A. relax B. corner C. dismiss D. distance 27. A. bathe B. tease C. bother D. pet 28. A. sail B. float C. charge D. wander 29. A. in advance B. at random C. at peace D. in time 30. A. probably B. simply C. naturally D. certainly 31. A. rescued B. abandoned C. fetched D. examined 32. A. timely B. inappropriate C. unexpected D. regular 33. A. awe B. shock C. regret D. calmness 34. A. astonished B. humbled C. refreshed D. fueled 35. A. limitations B. responsibilities C. advantages D. virtues 【答案】21. A 22. B 23. D 24. B 25. A 26. D 27. C 28. C 29. D 30. B 31. C 32. C 33. A 34. B 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者和妻子在Blackfoot河上划船时遇到熊的经历，以及这次经历对作者人生观的影响。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我对这次旅行很兴奋，因为它可以让我忘记我的担忧。A. concerns担忧；B. principles原则；C. passions激情；D. secrets秘密。根据上文“I was excited about the trip because it would allow me to forget my”及下文“This encounter ____14____ me, making my daily concerns seem insignificant in the larger context of our planet.可推知，作者希望通过旅行忘记担忧。故选A。 【22题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：我们沉浸在风景中，几乎没有意识到危险正在逼近。A. Tired of厌倦；B. Absorbed in沉浸于；C. Looking into调查；D. Reflecting on反思。根据上文“At noon, we rested on a bank.”及下文“we barely realized the approaching danger”可推知，作者和妻子沉浸在景色中，没有注意到危险。故选B。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这时，森林里出现了三个巨大的身影：一只巨大的熊妈妈带着两个孩子。A. signs标志；B. pictures图片；C. targets目标；D. shapes形状。根据下文“a huge mama bear with two babies”可推知，熊的“形状”从森林中出现。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：它们在河对岸不到100英尺的地方，比建议的安全距离近得多。A. social社交的；B. safe安全的；C. average平均的；D. constant持续的。根据上文“They were less than 100 feet away across the river, far closer than the recommend”可推知，100英尺低于建议的“安全”距离。故选B。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我能感觉到恐惧深深地钻进了我的胃里。A. fear恐惧；B. surprise惊讶；C. thrill兴奋；D. courage勇气。根据下文“Time stood still. Then, I grabbed the bear spray (喷雾) and we walked down river to ____6____ ourselves.”可推知，作者感到很“恐惧”。故选A。 26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：然后，我拿起防熊喷雾剂，我们顺流而下，好让自己保持距离。A. relax放松；B. corner逼入角落；C. dismiss解散；D. distance拉开距离。根据上文“Then, I grabbed the bear spray (喷雾) and we walked down river to”可推知，作者他们顺流而下，是为了与熊“拉开距离”。故选D。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“嘿，熊！”我说，“我们不是来打扰你们的。” A. bathe洗澡；B. tease戏弄；C. bother打扰；D. pet抚摸。根据上文“We are not here to”可推知，作者想表示自己不是来“打扰”熊的。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在那一刻，我以为熊妈妈会冲过河，几秒钟内就能跨过100英尺。A. sail航行；B. float漂浮；C. charge冲锋；D. wander徘徊。根据下文“across the river, covering the 100 feet in seconds”可推知，作者担心熊会快速“冲”过来。故选C。 【29题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：虽然我知道如何使用喷雾，但我不认为我能及时使用它。A. in advance提前；B. at random随机地；C. at peace平静地；D. in time及时地。根据上文“across the river, covering the 100 feet in seconds”可推知，作者以为熊妈妈会快速冲过来，担心无法“及时”使用喷雾。故选D。 【30题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：令我们惊讶的是，熊妈妈仅仅从河里喝水。A. probably可能；B. simply仅仅；C. naturally自然地；D. certainly肯定地。根据上文“To our surprise,”及下文“drank water from the river”可推知，熊妈妈没有冲过来，而“仅仅”从河里喝水。故选B。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当一只小熊走开几步时，她迅速带回了他。A. rescued救援；B. abandoned抛弃；C. fetched带回；D. examined检查。根据下文“Just like their ____12____ appearance, they were gone, disappearing into the forest.”可推知，母妈妈“带回”了小熊，消失在森林里。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：就像它们意想不到的出现一样，它们消失了，消失在森林中。A. timely及时的；B. inappropriate不合适的；C. unexpected意外的；D. regular常规的。根据上文“Then three large ____3____ emerged from the forest: a huge mama bear with two babies.”可推知，熊的出现是“意外的”。故选C。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们回到船上，心中充满了敬畏。A. awe敬畏；B. shock震惊；C. regret遗憾；D. calmness平静。根据下文“This encounter ____14____ me, making my daily concerns seem insignificant in the larger context of our planet.”可推知，作者对这次经历感到“敬畏”。故选A。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这次相遇使我谦卑，使我的日常担忧在我们这个星球的大背景下显得微不足道。A. astonished惊讶；B. humbled谦卑；C. refreshed刷新；D. fueled激发。根据下文“making my daily concerns seem insignificant in the larger context of our planet”可推知，这次经历让作者感到“谦卑”。故选B。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这种经历、恐惧和我作为人类的局限性永远改变了我对世界的看法。A. limitations局限性；B. responsibilities责任；C. advantages优势；D. virtues美德。根据上文“The experience, the fear, and my”及下文“as a human have changed my perspective on the world forever”可推知，作者在经历这次事件后，意识到了人类在面对自然时的“局限性”，这种局限性改变了他对世界的看法。故选A。 第Ⅱ卷（非选择题，共55分） 第三部分 英语知识运用 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 famous composer Ludwig van Beethoven did not inherit much musical talent from his ancestors, according to a new study. Researchers say the findings are a good example of how ____36____ (we) DNA doesn’t determine what talents will be developed in life. The researchers examined Beethoven’s DNA using a hair sample ____37____ (collect) during a separate study last year. Their goal was to explore his genetic predisposition(倾向) for music, ____38____ is closely tied to musical ability. ____39____ (do) this, they compared Beethoven’s DNA with that of nearly 14,500 other individuals in database. With his genetic information, they calculated a polygenic(多基因的) score ____40____ a sign of his predisposition for musical talent. “Interestingly, Beethoven, one of the ____41____ (well-known) musicians in history, had an unremarkable score for general musicality — ____42____ (rank) around the top 10% of people based on modern samples,” said Tara Henechowicz from the team. The authors who published the study in Current Biology said it would be wrong to conclude that Beethoven had little talent, but it does highlight the problems in making predictions based ____43____ (pure) on DNA. “The mismatch between the DNA-based forecast and Beethoven’s musical genius ____44____ (provide) a valuable teaching moment because it demonstrates that DNA tests cannot give us a final answer about _____45_____ a given child will end up being musically gifted,” said Ms. Henechowicz. 【答案】36. our 37. collected 38. which 39. To do 40. as 41. best-known 42. ranking 43. purely 44. provides##has provided 45. whether 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项新的研究，研究表明著名作曲家贝多芬并没有从他的祖先那里遗传到多少音乐天赋。 【36题详解】 考查代词。句意：研究人员表示，这一发现很好地例证了我们的 DNA 并不能决定生活中会发展出什么才能。根据空后的名词 DNA 可知，此处需要用形容词性物主代词来修饰名词，we的形容词性物主代词为our。故填our。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：研究人员使用了去年在另一项研究中收集的一根头发样本检查了贝多芬的 DNA。分析句子结构可知 collect 在句中应用非谓语动词形式，与逻辑主语 hair sample 构成逻辑上的动宾关系，应用过去分词作定语。故填collected。 【38题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：他们的目标是探索他在音乐方面的遗传倾向，这与音乐能力密切相关。此处为非限制性定语从句修饰先行词music，先行词在从句中作主语，指物，故应用关系代词which引导。故填 which。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：为了做到这一点，他们将贝多芬的DNA与数据库中近14,500个其他人的 DNA 进行了比较。分析句子结构可知do在句中应用非谓语动词形式，此处作目的状语，应用不定式。故填 To do。 【40题详解】 考查介词。句意：根据他的基因信息，他们计算出了一个多基因分数，作为他音乐天赋倾向的标志。as a sign of 为固定短语，表示“作为……的标志”。故填as。 【41题详解】 考查形容词最高级。句意：有趣的是，贝多芬，这位历史上最著名的音乐家之一，在一般音乐性方面的得分并不引人注目——根据现代样本，他的排名在前 10%左右。根据上文定冠词the以及下文“in history(在历史上)”可知，应填形容词最高级best-known。故填best-known。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：同上。分析句子结构可知rank在句中应用非谓语动词形式，与逻辑主语 Beethoven构成逻辑上的主谓关系，故应用现在分词作状语。故填ranking。 【43题详解】 考查副词。句意：发表在《当代生物学》上的研究报告的作者说，得出贝多芬没有多少天赋的结论是错误的，但这确实凸显了仅根据 DNA 做出预测的问题。分析句子结构，此处在句子中作状语，应用副词 purely。故填 purely。 【44题详解】 考查时态。句意：基于 DNA 的预测与贝多芬的音乐天才之间的不匹配提供了一个有价值的教学时刻，因为它表明DNA测试不能给我们关于一个给定的孩子最终是否会在音乐方面有天赋的最终答案。此处描述的是目前的情况，应用一般现在时，主语为The mismatch，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。填provides。也可用现在完成时态强调过去的动作对现在的影响，主语为The mismatch，助动词用has。填 has provided。故填provides/has provided。 【45题详解】 考查宾语从句。句意：同上。此处为宾语从句，从句中不缺少成分，表示“是否”应用连接代词 whether。故填whether。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 你将参加英语课上的“一分钟演讲”活动。请你针对部分同学在校园内用手机拍摄短视频的现象写一篇演讲稿，内容包括： (1) 陈述看法； (2) 提出建议。 注意： (1) 写作词数应为80左右； (2) 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 My Views on Filming Short Videos on Campus ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】My Views on Filming Short Videos on Campus Dear classmates, Recently, some of us have been filming short videos on campus. In my opinion, it can be a fun way to record campus life, but it also has its drawbacks. Not only may it distract us from our studies and even disrupt the school order, but it might also cause unnecessary comparisons and affect our self-esteem when the videos don’t get the expected response. I suggest we should limit the time for filming and choose proper places. Let’s focus more on our academic tasks and make good use of our time on campus. Thank you! 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于演讲稿。要求考生针对部分同学在校园内用手机拍摄短视频的现象陈述看法并提出建议。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 记录：record → document 缺点：drawback → disadvantage 分散注意力：distract → divert 建议：suggest → propose 2. 句式拓展 并列句变复合句 原句：In my opinion, it can be a fun way to record campus life, but it also has its drawbacks. 拓展句：In my opinion, it can be a fun way that we can use to record campus life, but it also has its drawbacks. 【点睛】[高分句型 1] Not only may it distract us from our studies and even disrupt the school order, but it might also cause unnecessary comparisons and affect our self esteem when the videos don’t get the expected response. (运用了not only...but also...并列结构和从属连词when 引导的时间状语从句) [高分句型 2] I suggest we should limit the time for filming and choose proper places. (运用了省略连词that的宾语从句和虚拟语气) 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Final exams were approaching, and everyone in school was excited about vacations. We were dreaming of far-off destinations, our minds filled with images of thrilling adventures. After school on Friday, on my way home, I ran into my best friend. Enthusiastic about the vacations, I asked him about his plans. His eyes twinkled brightly as he replied, “I’m going to visit my grandparents with my parents for a week.” “Don’t you ever get tired of going to the same place year after year? I remember, every year, your family takes 7 to 10 days off to head back to your native village,” I asked, raising an eyebrow in curiosity. “Oh, not at all! That’s the absolute best time of the year for me! Being with my folks in the village is just amazing.” His face beamed with joy as he continued, "In the village, I get to meet so many wonderful people, and everyone there is so kind and welcoming. Our neighborhood crew is tight! We’re always hanging out together, you know? Just running wild, chilling by the lake, or bouncing between each other’s houses. Honestly, I know what really matters about these village trips. It’s not the cool places we see — it’s spending time with the people I love. That’s the real treasure of life.” His words made me recall my own grandparents. I realized I hadn’t seen them for years. But still, it’s a pleasure to be there. … we had big long gardens and a big multi-story house. The next day, over breakfast, I mustered up the courage and asked my parents, “Can we visit grandparents this summer after exams?” Dad replied hesitantly, “Oh, that’s unexpected.” Mom was surprised. “Well, you know it gets really hot there this time of year.” After a short pause, Dad gave a small sigh and met my hopeful gaze. “However,” he said, “if you perform well in exams, we’ll make the trip.” For the next six weeks, I threw myself completely into my studies. My mom was amazed by this sudden transformation in me. Soon came the long-awaited exam results. 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。 Paragraph 1: I rushed home and immediately handed my parents my score card and a note with “PLEASE.” ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: I saw my mom had tears in her eyes when leaving them ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: I rushed home and immediately handed my parents my score card and a note with “PLEASE.” This time, they instantly agreed. The next day, we set out for our hometown. Every one, be it relatives or neighbors, greeted us with smiles, treating me like their own son. Every day brought new happiness –- digging with Grandpa in the garden, playing games with cousins until sunset, roaming around familiar streets with loved ones and even joining the local kids in their football matches. The days passed as we had a wonderful time together. Truth be told, everything was more fun in a big family. When departure day came, my heart ached. I saw my mom had tears in her eyes when leaving them. She wiped them away and smiled, saying, “I didn’t realize how much I missed the village until now. It’s not just a place; it’s where our roots are.” As we drove away, I felt a mix of excitement and nostalgia. I realized that the real adventure wasn’t about exploring far-off places but about reconnecting with family and our heritage. This trip wasn’t just for me; it was a reminder for all of us that family is the true treasure of life. From then on, visiting Grandma and Grandpa became our annual tradition, a time to cherish love, laughter, and the simple joys of being together. 【解析】 【导语】本文以作者在好友影响下渴望探望祖父母为线索，讲述了作者为争取暑期探亲机会努力备考，最终成行并在乡村感受到亲情温暖，领悟到家庭才是人生真正财富的故事。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ① 由第一段首句内容“我冲回家，立刻把成绩单和一张写着‘求你了’的纸条递给父母。” 可知，第一段可描写父母兑现承诺，“我们”踏上返乡之旅，在乡村与亲人、邻里共度欢乐时光，离别时难舍难分的场景。 ② 由第二段首句内容“离开时，我看到妈妈眼里含着泪水。”可知，第二段可描写妈妈感慨乡村是“根”之所在，作者从中领悟到亲情的意义，将探亲定为家庭传统的感悟。 2. 续写线索：展示成绩单——父母同意——返乡探亲——欢聚时光——离别伤感——领悟亲情——定为传统 3. 词汇激活 行为类： ①出发：set out/depart/embark on a journey ②漫游：roam/wander/stroll ③告别：depart/leave/say goodbye 情绪类： ①快乐：happiness/joy/delight ②兴奋，激动：excitement/exhilaration/thrill 【点睛】【高分句型1】Every one, be it relatives or neighbors, greeted us with smiles, treating me like their own son.（运用了现在分词短语作状语） 【高分句型2】I realized that the real adventure wasn’t about exploring far-off places but about reconnecting with family and our heritage.（运用了that引导的宾语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 绵阳外国语学校2025年第二次高考模拟检测 英语试卷 本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分，共10页。完卷时间：120分钟。满分：150分 第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共95分） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 1. What does the man plan to do? A. Look for a job. B. Move to a new place. C. Rearrange the furniture. 2. What are the speakers talking about? A. A new book. B. A morning paper. C. An African teacher. 3. How does the woman probably feel now? A. Regretful. B. Anxious. C. Confused. 4. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a restaurant. B. In a police station. C. In a car. 5. What is the man going to do tomorrow? A. Pay the bill. B. Check the mailbox. C. Fix the gas cooker. 第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What does Steve think of his training? A. Disappointing. B. Acceptable. C. Excellent. 7. How long does Steve train each day? A. Three hours. B. Five hours. C. Ten hours. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What does Mark say about live drawing? A. It’s enjoyable. B. It’s stressful. C. It’s creative. 9. What is the new thing that Mark wants to draw on? A. Magazines. B. Diaries. C. Maps. 10. Where do Mark’s inspirations come from? A. His dreams. B. His parents. C. His travels. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What position is the man interested in? A. Window cleaner. B. Shop assistant. C. Fitness coach. 12. What will be provided for the job? A. A company car. B. A smartphone. C. A video recorder. 13. What is needed to do the job? A. Computer skills. B. Physical strength. C. Work experience. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What does the man do? A. He’s a receptionist. B. He’s a secretary. C. He’s a waiter. 15. Why does the man say sorry to the woman? A. He showed her the wrong way. B. There is no reservation for her. C. Her name has been misspelled. 16. What is the man’s advice for the woman? A. Come back later. B Talk to the manager. C. Postpone the meeting. 17. What will the woman probably do next? A. Tidy up a room. B. Make a phone call. C. Go for a coffee. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. Why do many birds live in the city? A. They can obtain food easily. B. They enjoy human company. C. They lost their natural habitat. 19. What does Christina find surprising? A. The birds are facing serious dangers. B. Different kinds of birds live together. C. Some birds are attracted to the poles. 20. What is Christina’s suggestion concerning the birds? A. Drive them away. B. Feed them regularly. C. Do research on them. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A New year, new you... at least that’s the plan, right? We all start January with big intentions, but actually sticking to those shiny New Year’s resolutions is a different story. Luckily, there’s an app for that—actually, there are loads! AlITrails AllTrails is a great exercise app as it encourages you to get out into nature instead of hitting up an overpriced gym. With detailed trail maps that guide you through numerous outdoor activities, you’ll be working up a sweat in no time while taking advantage of natural beauty! Rocket Money Cutting back on spending is the most popular New Year’s resolution globally, every year. This user-friendly app simplifies everything that comes along with budgeting and expense tracking, while also helping you manage subscriptions and bills. With features like automated bill negotiation and credit score monitoring, you can think of Rocket Money as your personal financial assistant. Imprint Want to cut doom-scrolling but not ready to drop your phone? Imprint is here to help. The app takes big ideas from the world’s greatest thinkers and breaks them down into simple, visual snippets that you can actually remember. Whether you want to master essential topics, or just have a few fun facts to throw into your conversations, Imprint makes learning quick, and easy! Duolingo This language app really is one of the best for sticking to your goals. From the way it gamifies your progress to the user-friendly interface, Duolingo makes leaning a new language both easy and enjoyable! There’s just one major setback for Hong Kongers: the app only offers Cantonese lessons for Mandarin speakers, so if you’re hoping to pick up some of the local language, you’ll have to look elsewhere. 1. Which app best suits people who want to effectively manage their budgets? A. AllTrails. B. Rocket Money. C. Imprint. D. Duolingo. 2. What is Duolingo’s key limitation for Hong Kong users? A. It avoids games in teaching. B. It lacks a user-friendly interface. C. It has limited language choices. D. It requires expensive subscriptions. 3. What is the shared purpose of the four apps? A. To encourage healthy lifestyles. B. To support self-improvement. C. To track real-time user progress. D. To help make new year resolutions. B Amina’s lungs burned as she reached the summit of the hill, her feet pounding against the unfamiliar pavement of her new hometown. As she ran, memories flashed through her mind. Six months earlier, Amina had fled her war-torn homeland. When she finally reached this small town in a country whose language she barely spoke, she felt more out of place than ever. That first week, she had hardly left her tiny apartment. But on the eighth day, driven by a restlessness she couldn’t shake, Amina laced up her worn running shoes and stepped outside. At first, she ran to escape — from the memories, from the pitying looks of her new neighbors. But with each day and each mile, something began to shift. The rhythmic pounding of her feet became a way to process the hurt she’d endured and the challenges that lay ahead. Weeks later, Amina had explored every street of her new town. She started recognizing faces on her runs: the elderly man waving from his porch, the smiling mother pushing a stroller. One day, to her surprise, she found herself waving back. Now, as Amina pushed up the last hill of her route, she realized how far she’d come. Running had become her lifeline, a way to bridge the gap between her past and her present. When she approached the entrance of her apartment building, she noticed her English teacher, Mrs. Thompson, standing with several other runners from the community. They held a banner reading, “Walnut Grove Running Club.” Mrs. Thompson stepped forward, smiling warmly. “Amina, we’ve seen you running every day. We wondered if you’d like to join our club.” Amina felt a lump form in her throat. She nodded, a smile spreading across her face. “Yes,” she said, her accent still thick but her voice strong. As the group cheered and welcomed her, Amina realized she had been running through more than just physical borders. With each step, she had been crossing the boundaries of fear, isolation, and hurt. 4. What can be learned about Amina? A. She was a distance runner at home. B. She spoke the local language fluently. C. She left her motherland because of war. D. She missed her motherland very much. 5. What initially motivated Amina to start running? A. To explore her new hometown. B. To escape pain and loneliness. C. To prepare for a running club. D. To reach the summit of the hill. 6. What does “waving back” in paragraph 3 suggest about Amina? A. She had learned the local customs. B. She had mastered the local language. C. She wanted to impress Mrs. Thompson. D. She began developing social connections. 7. Which can be the best title for the text? A. Running Through Borders B. Running Toward a Peaceful Life C. Overcoming Pain Through Sports D. Breaking Barriers in a New Country C More than 1, 000 metres below the surface of the oceans, darkness dominates. Marine creatures rely on sound for navigation, communication, and searching for food. However, this way of life has come under threat from shipping, contributing to a rise in underwater volume of approximately 3.3 decibels (分贝) per decade. The trend shows little sign of levelling off. With roughly 90% of trade relying on shipping, quieting the ocean through reductions in shipping itself is untenable . While efficiency improvements of shipping may cut noise, experts say more is needed. That is why technologies like modified propellers (螺旋桨) and noise-reducing materials are being developed to help humans and marine life coexist. Much of the underwater noise a ship produces comes from its propeller. Spinning blades (桨叶) create low pressure, causing the water to boil and produce bubbles, a process known as cavitation (空化现象). When those bubbles collapse, a low-frequency noise is produced, disrupting the movements of marine lives. One solution, being developed by researchers at the University of British Columbia, integrates flexible polymers (聚合物) into the metal propeller blades, allowing their tips to bend and twist. This movement prevents bubbles from forming and thereby reduces the noise the blades produce. Based on simulations, the design could reduce cavitation noise by 20 decibels. Dr Jaiman says researchers intend to start testing a model next year. Cavitation can also be reduced by increasing the number of bubbles, rather than reducing them. Researchers at MARIN, a Dutch research institute, have blown bubbles onto a propeller’s blades, which can dampen the resulting noise. Model-scale tests of this system showed a 12-decibel decrease in low-frequency noise. But shipping noise does not come only from the propeller, with roughly 20% coming from engines and generators. To reduce this, MARIN researchers have experimented with a bubble screen generated from tubes positioned in belts around the outside of the ship. These bubbles prevent noise from spreading. 8. Which best explains the underlined word “untenable” in paragraph 2? A. Impractical. B. Unavailable. C. Unstable. D. Immeasurable. 9. What is the main source of underwater noise from ships? A. The spinning blades. B. The process of cavitation. C. The engines and generators. D. The bubbles generated by ships. 10. What solution is being developed at MARIN? A. Boosting ship efficiency. B. Creating flexible blade tips. C. Generating more bubbles on blades. D. Using quieter engines and generators. 11. What’s the passage mainly about? A Strategies to prevent ships from making noise. B. Innovations to minimize underwater ship noise. C. Adapted propeller designs to restore undersea quiet. D. Negative impacts of underwater noise on marine life. D The idea that night owls who don’t go to bed until the early hours struggle to get anything done during the day may have to be revised. It turns out that staying up late could be good for our brain power as research suggests that people who identify as night owls could be sharper than those who go to bed early. Researchers led by academics at Imperial College London studied data from the UK Biobank study on more than 26, 000 people who had completed intelligence, reasoning, reaction time and memory tests. They then examined how participants’ sleep duration, quality, and chronotype affected brain performance. They found that those who stay up late and those classed as “intermediate” had “superior cognitive function”, while morning larks had the lowest scores. Going to bed late is strongly associated with creative types. Artists, authors and musicians known to be night owls include James Joyce and Lady Gaga. But while politicians like Barack Obama famously seemed to thrive on little sleep, the study found that sleep duration is important for brain function, with those getting between seven and nine hours of shut-eye each night performing best in cognitive tests. Prof Daqing Ma, the co-leader of the study, added, “We found that sleep duration has a direct effect on brain function, and we believe that actively managing sleep patterns is really important for boosting and safeguarding the way our brains work. We’d ideally like to see policy interventions to help sleep patterns improve in the general population.” Some experts, however, urged caution in interpreting the findings. Jessica Chelekis, a sleep expert at Brunel University London, said there were “important limitations” to the study as the research did not account for education attainment, or include the time of day the cognitive tests were conducted in the results. The main value of the study was challenging stereotypes around sleep, she added. 12. What can be learned about the new research? A. It advocates a new trend of sleep patterns. B. It reveals most night owls have sharp brains. C. It suggests staying up enhances brain power. D. It challenges common belief about night owls. 13 Why are James Joyce and Lady Gaga mentioned in paragraph 2? A. To provide examples of intermediate people. B. To suggest most successful artists are night owls. C. To prove artists have superior cognitive function. D. To show the link between late hours and creativity. 14. Which statement will Prof Daqing Ma probably agree with? A. All sleep lengths equally improve brain function. B. Parents shouldn’t intervene children’s sleep pattern. C. Schools should start later to fit teens’ body clocks. D. Sleep duration is more important than sleep quality. 15. What is the author’s attitude towards the new study? A. Objective. B. Skeptical C. Appreciative D. Critical 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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Travelers often fill their suitcases with souvenirs like refrigerator magnets, keychains and postcards. ___16___ Now, those visiting the Italian lakeside town of Como have another, slightly less conventional item to bring home: a sealed can of Lake Como air. ItalyComunica, a communications company, is selling 13.5-ounce cans of “pure air from the most beautiful lake in the world” for roughly $11 (€9.90) each. ___17___ They feature a dark blue label with an illustration of a boat cruising through the water. “Open it whenever you need a moment of escape, tranquility, or simply beauty,” instructs the website. “Only those who visit Lake Como can want to buy our souvenir; memories are not bought but lived.” Sitting at the base of the Alps, Lake Como is a large body of water in Italy’s northern Lombardy region. ___18___ Many celebrities own second homes in the surrounding area, and numerous movies have been filmed there. ___19___ Clever businesspeople have been selling similar products for decades. In mountain towns and other high-elevation destinations, “oxygen in a can” is sometimes marketed as an antidote (缓解物) to altitude sickness, despite little scientific evidence to support that claim. Any benefits from canned air are likely due to the placebo (安慰剂) effect, experts say. Alessandro Rapinese, the mayor of Como, says that he would rather vacationers bought silk scarves, which the region is known for, or other souvenirs. However, he adds: “___20___ Just make sure to take beautiful memories of this area as well.” A. It’s the best souvenir option. B. It has become a popular vacation destination. C. Souvenirs have a long and fascinating history. D. These little items serve as reminders of their vacation. E. If someone wants to take some air home, that’s perfectly fine. F. The cans are marketed as “luxurious” souvenirs on the product website. G. This is not the first time canned air has been marketed to tourists, though. 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分70分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 On a fall day, my wife and I went boating on the Blackfoot River. I was excited about the trip because it would allow me to forget my ____21____. At noon, we rested on a bank. ____22____ the scenery, we barely realized the approaching danger. Then three large ____23____ emerged from the forest: a huge mama bear with two babies. They were less than 100 feet away across the river, far closer than the recommended ____24____ distance. I could feel ____25____ reached deep into my stomach. Time stood still. Then, I grabbed the bear spray (喷雾) and we walked downriver to ____26____ ourselves. “Hey, bear!” I said, “We are not here to ____27____ you.” At that moment, I thought the mama bear would ____28____ across the river, covering the 100 feet in seconds. Although I knew how to use the spray, I didn't think I could use it ____29____. To our surprise, the mama bear _____30_____ drank water from the river. When one baby wandered just a few steps away, she quickly _____31_____ him. Just like their _____32_____ appearance, they were gone, disappearing into the forest. We returned to our boat, lost in _____33_____. This encounter _____34_____ me, making my daily concerns seem insignificant in the larger context of our planet. The experience, the fear, and my _____35_____ as a human have changed my perspective on the world forever. 21. A. concerns B. principles C. passions D. secrets 22. A. Tired of B. Absorbed in C. Looking into D. Reflecting on 23. A. signs B. pictures C. targets D. shapes 24. A. social B. safe C. average D. constant 25. A. fear B. surprise C. thrill D. courage 26 A. relax B. corner C. dismiss D. distance 27. A. bathe B. tease C. bother D. pet 28. A. sail B. float C. charge D. wander 29. A. in advance B. at random C. at peace D. in time 30. A. probably B. simply C. naturally D. certainly 31. A. rescued B. abandoned C. fetched D. examined 32. A. timely B. inappropriate C. unexpected D. regular 33. A. awe B. shock C. regret D. calmness 34. A. astonished B. humbled C. refreshed D. fueled 35. A. limitations B. responsibilities C. advantages D. virtues 第Ⅱ卷（非选择题，共55分） 第三部分 英语知识运用 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 famous composer Ludwig van Beethoven did not inherit much musical talent from his ancestors, according to a new study. Researchers say the findings are a good example of how ____36____ (we) DNA doesn’t determine what talents will be developed in life. The researchers examined Beethoven’s DNA using a hair sample ____37____ (collect) during a separate study last year. Their goal was to explore his genetic predisposition(倾向) for music, ____38____ is closely tied to musical ability. ____39____ (do) this, they compared Beethoven’s DNA with that of nearly 14,500 other individuals in database. With his genetic information, they calculated a polygenic(多基因的) score ____40____ a sign of his predisposition for musical talent. “Interestingly, Beethoven, one of the ____41____ (well-known) musicians in history, had an unremarkable score for general musicality — ____42____ (rank) around the top 10% of people based on modern samples,” said Tara Henechowicz from the team. The authors who published the study in Current Biology said it would be wrong to conclude that Beethoven had little talent, but it does highlight the problems in making predictions based ____43____ (pure) on DNA. “The mismatch between the DNA-based forecast and Beethoven’s musical genius ____44____ (provide) a valuable teaching moment because it demonstrates that DNA tests cannot give us a final answer about _____45_____ a given child will end up being musically gifted” said Ms. Henechowicz. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 你将参加英语课上的“一分钟演讲”活动。请你针对部分同学在校园内用手机拍摄短视频的现象写一篇演讲稿，内容包括： (1) 陈述看法； (2) 提出建议。 注意： (1) 写作词数应为80左右； (2) 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 My Views on Filming Short Videos on Campus ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Final exams were approaching, and everyone in school was excited about vacations. We were dreaming of far-off destinations, our minds filled with images of thrilling adventures. After school on Friday, on my way home, I ran into my best friend. Enthusiastic about the vacations, I asked him about his plans. His eyes twinkled brightly as he replied, “I’m going to visit my grandparents with my parents for a week.” “Don’t you ever get tired of going to the same place year after year? I remember, every year, your family takes 7 to 10 days off to head back to your native village,” I asked, raising an eyebrow in curiosity. “Oh, not at all! That’s the absolute best time of the year for me! Being with my folks in the village is just amazing.” His face beamed with joy as he continued, "In the village, I get to meet so many wonderful people, and everyone there is so kind and welcoming. Our neighborhood crew is tight! We’re always hanging out together, you know? Just running wild, chilling by the lake, or bouncing between each other’s houses. Honestly, I know what really matters about these village trips. It’s not the cool places we see — it’s spending time with the people I love. That’s the real treasure of life.” His words made me recall my own grandparents. I realized I hadn’t seen them for years. But still, it’s a pleasure to be there. … we had big long gardens and a big multi-story house. The next day, over breakfast, I mustered up the courage and asked my parents, “Can we visit grandparents this summer after exams?” Dad replied hesitantly, “Oh, that’s unexpected.” Mom was surprised. “Well, you know it gets really hot there this time of year.” After a short pause, Dad gave a small sigh and met my hopeful gaze. “However,” he said, “if you perform well in exams, we’ll make the trip.” For the next six weeks, I threw myself completely into my studies. My mom was amazed by this sudden transformation in me. Soon came the long-awaited exam results. 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。 Paragraph 1: I rushed home and immediately handed my parents my score card and a note with “PLEASE.” ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: I saw my mom had tears in her eyes when leaving them. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$