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联考小高考英语试卷 分值：150分 时间：120分钟 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纸上。 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 did the man do on the farm? A. He watered trees. B. He analyzed soil. C. He grew vegetables. 2. Why does the woman live at school? A. She wants to make more friends. B. Her parents tell her to do that. C. Her family moves frequently. 3. What does the woman’s cat prefer? A. New toys. B. Fancy beds. C. Thick paper boxes. 4. What was wrong with Fred? A. He slipped on the ice. B. He hit his leg on the table. C. He had trouble concentrating. 5. How does the man feel about Emma? A. She’s sociable. B. She’s determined. C. She’s silent. 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至7题。 6. What makes the woman confused? A. Bank loan. B. Subscription fee. C. Membership renewal. 7. How much did the couple pay for Global Media annually? A.$162. B.$180. C.$198. 听第7段材料， 回答第8至10题。 8. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. AI-hosted programs. B. AI-powered work planning. C. AI-assisted songwriting. 9. What does the man think of the use of AI? A. It is helpful. B. It is perfect. C. It is disappointing. 10. What will the speakers do next? A. Try a new tool. B. Listen to music. C. Get back to work. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Who is the woman talking to? A. A customer service staff. B. A product designer. C. A repairman. 12. What bothered the woman about the kettle? A. Charging the battery. B. Memorizing the instructions. C. Setting the temperature. 13. What will the woman get? A. Another kettle. B. A book. C. Cups. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Boss and employee. 15. What is the first step of the experiment? A. Calculate the energy output of the materials. B. Check the heat produced by the materials. C. Measure the temperatures of the materials. 16. How does the man sound? A. Patient. B. Nervous. C. Angry. 17. Where will the speakers meet later? A. In the break room. B. In the dining hall. C. In the science lab. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. Who is the speaker probably? A. A tourist. B. A tour guide. C. A historian. 19. What does the speaker suggest doing? A. Observing the color of the stone. B. Having dinner in the garden. C. Taking pictures inside. 20. When will the speaker get off work? A. In two hours. B. In four hours. C. In six hours. 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 Talylyn Driver Experiences are EXCLUSIVE — the whole trip is yours! You blow the whistle, release the brakes and open the regulator, a hiss of steam and the train starts to move — the start of the journey and the start of an experience of a lifetime. Driver Experience: £600 Driver Experience Overview: The small size of our narrow gauge loco s means that only one visitor can be on the loco at a time, so our Driver Experience trains really are EXCLUSIVE — the whole trip is yours, only carrying your guests. During the breaks it will be possible to discuss the history of the line, its operation and its continued development — the questions are yours to ask. Driver Experience Booking Information: The cost of up to 3 guests accompanying the driver travelling on the train is included in the package Any further guests(up to a maximum of 15) may enjoy the trip at a price of £10 each. As the railway is operated by volunteers, please give us at least 4 weeks’ notice of your preferred date to ensure that we have a volunteer crew available for the event. Other Requirements: A simple medical questionnaire will need to be satisfactorily completed. Good eyesight(with glasses if required) and hearing are obviously important, as is the ability to climb into and out of the cab. We regret that these experiences are not suitable for disabled persons. If you are interested and would like further information, please click here to contact us or email @talyllyn.co.uk. 1. What feature is included in Talyllyn Driver Experience? A. Tailored activities for disabled visitors. B. Lectures on the development of the line. C. A hands-on train driving opportunity. D. A range of train sizes for participants. 2. What is the minimum cost for 18 guests and a driver to enjoy a Driver Experience trip? A. £780. B. £750. C. £180. D. £150. 3. Which is a requirement for those going for the Experience? A. Volunteering to drive. B. Learning the history of the train line. C. Taking a physical check. D. Making a reservation beforehand. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了一个火车驾驶体验项目。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“You blow the whistle, release the brakes and open the regulator, a hiss of steam and the train starts to move — the start of the journey and the start of an experience of a lifetime.(你吹响汽笛，松开刹车，打开调节器，一声蒸汽的嘶嘶声，火车开动了——旅程开始了，一生难忘的经历开始了)”以及第一部分的第一段“The small size of our narrow gauge loco s means that only one visitor can be on the loco at a time, so our Driver Experience trains really are EXCLUSIVE — the whole trip is yours, only carrying your guests.(我们的窄轨列车体积小，意味着每次只能有一名游客乘坐，所以我们的驾驶员体验列车真的是独一无二的——整个旅程都是你的，只载着你的客人)”这两段描述了参与者有机会亲自进行火车的启动操作，并且整个旅程是专属于参与者的，可以推断出包含“亲自驾驶火车的机会”。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Driver Experience: £600(司机体验：600英镑)”和Driver Experience Booking Information部分“The cost of up to 3 guests accompanying the driver travelling on the train is included in the package. Any further guests (up to a maximum of 15) may enjoy the trip at a price of £10 each.(最多3名客人可与司机随行，客人费用已包含在套餐中。 最多可再加入15名客人，每人可以10英镑的价格享受此趟旅程)”可知，司机费用（£600）加上15名额外客人的费用（每人£10，15人共£150），总费用为£750。故选B。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Driver Experience Booking Information部分“As the railway is operated by volunteers, please give us at least 4 weeks’ notice of your preferred date to ensure that we have a volunteer crew available for the event.(由于铁路是由志愿者运营的，请至少提前4周通知我们你的首选日期，以确保我们有志愿者团队可以参加活动)”可知，选项D“提前预定”是参加这个体验要满足的要求。故选D。 B In primary school, I evolved from the class half-wit to the smart-aleck, attracting teasing for being the teacher’s pet. Mr. Slavin, fair but partial to answers, favored me over boys like Thommo, who struggled to remember his name. Thommo faced regular canings — four strokes from Mr Slavin or six from the Deputy Head. His screams echoed as he fled each stroke. One day, police found his school case stuffed with stolen trinkets, and he vanished forever. Despite Thommo’s fate, I envied his rebellious spirit. As the despised “pet,” I desired respect. My desk at the back, reserved for top students, isolated me. To rebel visibly, I carved railway tracks into the desk, pushing pencil pieces with “chuffing” noises. Inspired by my firebug tendencies, I rubbed a ruler against the wood until smoke — then flames — emerged. Mr Slavin’s gaze turned, and I earned four stinging strokes. The pain paled against the glory of newfound bad reputation. This triumph spurred darker urges. Bullied by older boys, I mimicked their cruelty on younger ones but held back instinctively. My hatred for suffering pain conflicted with a personality riddled with flaws. At home, I staged useless escapes — packed with peanut butter sandwiches — only to linger near forbidden roads. Symbolic rebellion surfaced in tunneling through chicken coops, emerging crowned in bird droppings. My mother, unnoticing my school struggles, boasted of my intellect to neighbors like Nola Huthnance, whose endless chatter rivaled her own. Even as I accepted her praise, I sensed its toxicity. Unlike Gogol’s mother, who credited her son with inventing the steam engine, mine saw genius in academic report cards. Such adoration led to isolation, compelling me to develop a contrary identity. 4. How did Mr. Slavin treat the author compared to Thommo? A. Strict but fair. B. Partial but encouraging. C. Hostile and dismissive. D. Indifferent and objective. 5. Why was Thommo taken away by the police? A. He set fire to the classroom. B. He escaped during caning. C. He bullied younger students. D. He stole items from stores. 6. The underlined word “chuffing” most likely refers to: ________. A. Crying in pain. B. Whispering secrets. C. Making train-like noises. D. Laughing mockingly. 7 What can be inferred about the author’s attitude toward his mother’s praise? A. He felt pressured to develop a rebellious identity. B. He actively embraced her admiration as motivation. C. He remained indifferent to her opinions. D. He resented her comparisons with other families. 【答案】4. B 5. D 6. C 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要介绍了作者小学时因被偏爱遭嘲笑，羡慕汤姆莫叛逆，自己通过破坏等方式反抗，母亲赞扬又让他产生矛盾，发展出叛逆身份。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Mr. Slavin, fair but partial to answers, favored me over boys like Thommo, who struggled to remember his name. Thommo faced regular canings — four strokes from Mr Slavin or six from the Deputy Head. (斯拉文先生公平但偏爱那些能回答问题的学生，比起像托莫这样连自己名字都记不住的男孩，他更喜欢我。托莫经常受到鞭打——斯拉文先生打他四下，副校长打他六下)”可知，斯拉文先生偏爱作者，与对托莫的态度相比，对作者是偏袒但鼓励的。故选B。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“One day, police found his school case stuffed with stolen trinkets, and he vanished forever. (有一天，警察发现他的书包里塞满了偷来的小饰品，然后他就永远消失了)”可知，托莫被警察带走是因为他偷了商店的东西。故选D。 【6题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段“To rebel visibly, I carved railway tracks into the desk, pushing pencil pieces with “chuffing” noises. (为了明显地反抗，我在桌子上刻了铁轨，推着铅笔块发出chuffing声音)”结合前文提到刻铁路轨道以及推着铅笔块可知，划线单词chuffing最有可能指发出像火车一样的声音。故选C。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Even as I accepted her praise, I sensed its toxicity. Such adoration led to isolation, compelling me to develop a contrary identity. (即使我接受了她的赞扬，我也感觉到了它的有害性。这种崇拜导致了孤立，迫使我形成了相反的身份认同)”可知，作者对母亲的赞扬感到有压力，从而发展出一种叛逆的身份。故选A。 C Humans are so hardwired to fit in with the crowd that they often ignore potential risks. Following trends blindly isn’t a sign of character weakness or mental health trouble. Instead, says psychologist Pamela B. Rutledge, it’s perfectly normal. That is linked with a psychological concept that refers to humans’ core need to belong to a social group and bond with others. It’s considered to be one of humans’ basic needs. Multiple psychological analyses argue that human connections are as important as basics like food and shelter. Though following a trend on social media isn’t exactly as important as outrunning a tiger, human evolution (进化) has made our brains adapt themselves to social signals. Has social media changed how humans signal their social condition to one another? Not exactly, says Rutledge. “Rather, it has certainly allowed certain trends to circulate faster and farther than they would have otherwise. Take fashion: While trends once walked down from fashion runways toward common use over years, social media now allows mini -trends to emerge and die out within weeks.” People all find trends elicit a pull, and psychologists have figured out reasons. Blame evolution again, Rutledge suggests. “Our brains are hardwired to notice things that are unusual,” she says. “If it’s not normal and other people are all doing it, we have to check it out.” Thus, we notice attention grabbers, giving trends even more reasons for people to follow them. No one is free from noticing trends, but one group in particular is more likely to follow trends: Teens and young adults. Older adults tend to feel more secure in their identity, a sense that may protect them from being as sensitive to every passing craze. Indeed, social attention varies by age, with older adults not paying as much attention to how they communicate and are linked with others as their younger counterparts. Individuals may be more sensitive to social reward-positive input from members of their social circles-during midlife. 8. Why do people follow trends blindly? A. Trends are difficult to resist. B. They’re driven by mental trouble. C. They desire social connection D. Trends show humans’ basic needs. 9. What does Rutledge think of social media? A. It is the birthplace of trends. B. It facilitates the spread of trends. C. It has undergone a big change D. It is a vital part of human evolution. 10. What does the underlined part “elicit a pull” mean in paragraph 3? A. have appeal. B. change relationship C. bring harm. D. represent influence. 11. What change comes with people growing older? A. They stop following trends. B. They have a strong social identity. C. They seek a larger social circle. D. They care less about interacting ways. 【答案】8. C 9. B 10. A 11. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了人们盲目跟风的现象。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Humans are so hardwired to fit in with the crowd that they often ignore potential risks. Following trends blindly isn’t a sign of character weakness or mental health trouble. Instead, says psychologist Pamela B. Rutledge, it’s perfectly normal. That is linked with a psychological concept that refers to humans’ core need to belong to a social group and bond with others. It’s considered to be one of humans’ basic needs.(人类天生就很想融入人群，所以他们经常忽略潜在的风险。盲目跟风并不是性格软弱或精神健康有问题的表现。相反，心理学家Pamela B. Rutledge说，这是完全正常的。这与一个心理学概念有关，该概念指的是人类属于一个社会群体并与他人建立联系的核心需求。它被认为是人类的基本需求之一）可知，人们盲目跟风是因为他们渴望社会联系。故选C。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Has social media changed how humans signal their social condition to one another? Not exactly, says Rutledge. “Rather, it has certainly allowed certain trends to circulate faster and farther than they would have otherwise. Take fashion: While trends once walked down from fashion runways toward common use over years, social media now allows mini -trends to emerge and die out within weeks.(社交媒体是否改变了人类向彼此传达社会状况的方式？鲁特利奇说，不完全是。“相反，它确实让某些潮流的传播速度比以往更快、更远。以时尚为例：过去，潮流从时装秀场走向大众需要数年时间，而现在社交媒体让小潮流在几周内就出现并消失”)”可知，鲁特利奇认为社交媒体促进了潮流的传播。故选B。 【10题详解】 词义猜测题。根据第三段“People all find trends elicit a pull , and psychologists have figured out reasons. Blame evolution again, Rutledge suggests. “Our brains are hardwired to notice things that are unusual,” she says. “If it’s not normal and other people are all doing it, we have to check it out.” Thus, we notice attention grabbers, giving trends even more reasons for people to follow them.(人们都发现潮流会“elicit a pull”，心理学家已经找出了原因。鲁特利奇建议，这还是要归咎于进化。“我们的大脑天生就会注意到不寻常的事物，” 她说。“如果某件事不寻常，而其他人都在做，我们就必须去了解一下。” 因此，我们会注意到那些引人注目的事物，这让人们有更多理由去追随潮流)”可知，潮流对人们有吸引力，人们才会去关注。“elicit a pull” 意思是有吸引力。故选A。 【11题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Indeed, social attention varies by age, with older adults not paying as much attention to how they communicate and are linked with others as their younger counterparts.(确实，社会关注度因年龄而异，与年轻人相比，老年人不太关注他们与他人的交流方式以及与他人的联系)”可知，随着人们年龄的增长，他们对互动方式的关注减少了。故选D。 D It is late at night. You wander empty streets heart pounding, muscles tense, sensing danger nearby. Now imagine the same situation, but without these responses. Would you still feel afraid? Experiences like this unveil a profound truth: our minds are not just products of the brain but emerge from its constant dialogue with the body. At the heart of this connection is the vagus nerve (神经) — the body’s longest nerve. It winds its way from the brain throughout the head and trunk, issuing commands to our organs and receiving feelings from them. Much of the confusing range of functions it regulates are automatic and operate without conscious control. These complex responses engage a group of neural networks that link brain and body. The vagus nerve is, in one way of thinking, the conduit of the mind. The primary function of the vagus nerve is to dampen the body’s responses. After a fear episode, for example, the body’s powerful, life-saving threat response must be ended to restore resting heartbeat, breathing, blood flow and the rest. So powerful is its influence that the vagus nerve can literally stop the beating heart. Conversely, it can also stimulate bodily responses by releasing the brakes to accelerate. The vagus nerve is the biological basis for many new therapies (疗法) worldwide. However, some people have taken the vagus nerve’s wide-ranging bodily influence as an invitation to engage in false science. In some corners of the Internet, so-called polyvagal therapy—physical or breathing exercises that some claim reset the vagus nerve — is proposed to address just about any disorder of the mind or body. There’s little evidence that these popular therapies are anything but comfort. The vagus nerve doesn’t need to be a cure for everything — its worth appreciating all on its own. Neuroscientists compare the vagus to an orchestra conductor, harmonizing bodily systems to compose our conscious experience. Professor Linda Rinaman once said, “We’re not just brains in jars. Our thoughts and feelings are rooted in flesh and blood.” 12. How does the author introduce the topic in paragraph 1? A. By sharing a story. B. By creating a scene. C. By asking a question. D. By defining a concept. 13. What does the underlined word “conduit” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Channel. B. Product. C. Mirror. D. Nature. 14. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A. The popularity of a biological treatment. B. The effectiveness of breathing exercises. C. The misuse of unproven nerve therapies. D. The evidence of vagus nerve’s functions. 15. What do Linda Rinaman’s words imply? A. Blood circulation determines our emotions. B. Physical health is unrelated to mental states. C. Body and mind interact to form experiences. D. Our brain stores feelings separate from body. 【答案】12. B 13. A 14. C 15. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了迷走神经是身体最长的神经，它连接着大脑和身体，在调节身体反应方面起着重要作用，是许多新疗法的生物学基础，但也存在被用于伪科学的情况，最后强调身心是相互关联的。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“It is late at night. You wander empty streets, heart pounding, muscles tense, sensing danger nearby. Now imagine the same situation, but without these responses. Would you still feel afraid?(深夜，你徘徊在空荡荡的街道上，心跳加速，肌肉紧绷，感觉到附近有危险。现在想象同样的情况，但没有这些反应。你还会感到害怕吗？)”结合下文的迷走神经的相关介绍 可知，作者通过描述一个具体的场景来引入话题。故选B。 【13题详解】 词义猜测题。根据第二段“At the heart of this connection is the vagus nerve(神经)—the body’s longest nerve. It winds its way from the brain throughout the head and trunk, issuing commands to our organs and receiving feelings from them.(这种联系的核心是迷走神经 —— 身体最长的神经。它从大脑蜿蜒穿过头部和躯干，向我们的器官发出指令，并接收来自它们的感觉)” 可知，迷走神经是连接大脑和身体的通道，“conduit” 意思与 “channel（通道）” 相近。故选A。 【14题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第四段“However, some people have taken the vagus nerve’s wide-ranging bodily influence as an invitation to engage in false science. In some corners of the Internet, so-called polyvagal therapy—physical or breathing exercises that some claim reset the vagus nerve—is proposed to address just about any disorder of the mind or body. There’s little evidence that these popular therapies are anything but comfort.(然而，一些人把迷走神经对身体的广泛影响当作参与伪科学的契机。在互联网的一些角落，所谓的多元迷走神经疗法 —— 一些人声称可以重置迷走神经的身体或呼吸练习 —— 被提议用来治疗几乎任何身心失调。几乎没有证据表明这些流行的疗法除了让人感到安慰之外还有其他作用)” 可知，该段主要讲述了未经证实的神经疗法的误用情况。故选C。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Professor Linda Rinaman once said, “We’re not just brains in jars. Our thoughts and feelings are rooted in flesh and blood.””(琳达・里纳曼教授曾经说过：“我们不只是罐子里的大脑。我们的思想和感情植根于血肉之中”)” 以及前文提到的身心之间的联系可知，琳达・里纳曼的话暗示了身体和思想相互作用形成我们的体验。故选 C。 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。 Pantomime (哑剧) is a form of dramatic entertainment that uses facial expressions and body movements to communicate, rather than speech and dialogue. ____16____ Nowadays, this art form of physical expression is popular in many different locations in theaters, street performances, and dance studios. The term “pantomime” is often interchangeable with the word “mime”. ____17____ Regardless of which word is used and what it refers to, performances are often placed into two style categories: the silent story and the narrative (叙事的) story. Narrative stories require the performer to silently act out a scene presented by a narrator. In these performances, the actors may be required to change their facial expressions to show different emotions described by the narrator, or they may have to use their body to describe movements in a variety of environments and settings. Silent stories are similar in the way the actors perform. ____18____ So it may require extra movements by the actors or audience interaction. In the sixth century B. C., pantomime was usually a small part of a large production that also included music and paintings. Dancers were frequently used as the physical interpretation of a song. ____19____ Over time, pantomime gained and lost popularity, but became a main part of operatic acts in England during the 1600s. Despite this, modern pantomimes did not come into existence until sometime in the 1800s. ____20____ For example, women often play male roles, while men regularly play female characters, the audience is encouraged to participate, and actors may be seen playing several characters in addition to their musical duties. A. Pantomimes are usually meant for children. B. It was only seen in ancient Greece originally. C. The success of pantomimes depends heavily on the performers. D. Both of them can describe either the performance or the performer. E. To do this, they would express the words through dramatic movements. F. However there’s no narrator to express what is happening in the story. G. Pantomime productions have developed some loosely followed conventions. 【答案】16. B 17. D 18. F 19. E 20. G 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍哑剧的表现形式、分类、发展历史及现代哑剧特点。 【16题详解】 上文“Pantomime (哑剧) is a form of dramatic entertainment that uses facial expressions and body movements to communicate, rather than speech and dialogue.(哑剧是一种戏剧娱乐形式，它使用面部表情和身体动作进行交流，而不是语言和对话)”介绍了哑剧的定义，下文“Nowadays, this art form of physical expression is popular in many different locations in theaters, street performances, and dance studios.(如今，这种肢体表达的艺术形式在剧院、街头表演和舞蹈工作室等许多不同的地方都很受欢迎)”说明哑剧如今的流行情况，由此推知，空处应还是在介绍哑剧，且可能与其出现的地点有关，B选项“It was only seen in ancient Greece originally.(它最初只在古希腊出现)”将哑剧过去的起源与下文如今的流行形成时间上的对比，起到承上启下的作用，符合语境。故选B项。 【17题详解】 上文“The term“pantomime” is often interchangeable with the word “mime”.(“pantomime” 这个词通常可以与 “mime” 互换)” 提到 “pantomime” 和 “mime” 可互换，下文“Regardless of which word is used and what it refers to, performances are often placed into two style categories: the silent story and the narrative (叙事的) story.(无论使用哪个词以及它指的是什么，表演通常被归为两种风格类别：无声故事和叙事故事。)”紧接的是“无论使用哪个词以及它所指的是什么”，由此可知，空处内容应仍是关于“pantomime”和“mime”这两个词的，D选项“Both of them can describe either the performance or the performer.(它们都可以描述表演或表演者)”中的“Both of them”指代上文的“pantomime”和“mime”，进一步说明这两个词的共性，承接上文，符合语境。故选D项。 【18题详解】 上文“Narrative stories require the performer to silently act out a scene presented by a narrator. In these performances, the actors may be required to change their facial expressions to show different emotions described by the narrator, or they may have to use their body to describe movements in a variety of environments and settings. Silent stories are similar in the way the actors perform.(叙事故事要求表演者默默地表演由叙述者呈现的场景。在这些表演中，演员可能需要改变面部表情来表现叙述者描述的不同情感，或者他们可能需要用身体来描述在各种环境和场景中的动作。无声故事在演员的表演方式上与之类似)”介绍了叙事故事的表演特点，并引出下文无声故事的特点，下文“So it may require extra movements by the actors or audience interaction.(所以这可能需要演员的额外动作或观众的互动)”说明了无声故事的特别之处，由此可知，空处内容应与区别有关，F选项“However, there’s no narrator to express what is happening in the story.(然而，没有叙述者来讲述故事中发生的事情)”指出无声故事与叙事故事的不同在于没有叙述者，与上文形成转折，又能引出下文演员需要额外动作或观众互动来弥补没有叙述者的情况，符合语境。故选F项。 【19题详解】 上文“In the sixth century B. C., pantomime was usually a small part of a large production that also included music and paintings. Dancers were frequently used as the physical interpretation of a song.(在公元前 6 世纪，哑剧通常是大型演出的一小部分，其中还包括音乐和绘画。舞蹈演员经常被用来对歌曲进行肢体诠释)”介绍了古代哑剧的情况，由此可知，空处可能承接上文，描述舞者如何进行这种诠释，E选项“To do this, they would express the words through dramatic movements.(为了做到这一点，他们会通过戏剧性的动作来表达歌词)” 中的“To do this”承接上文“dancers were frequently used as the physical interpretation of a song”，说明舞蹈演员如何用肢体诠释歌曲，符合语境。故选E项。 【20题详解】 下文“For example, women often play male roles, while men regularly play female characters, the audience is encouraged to participate, and actors may be seen playing several characters in addition to their musical duties.(例如，女性经常扮演男性角色，而男性经常扮演女性角色，观众被鼓励参与其中，演员除了承担音乐职责外，还可能扮演多个角色)”通过具体例子介绍了现代哑剧的一些惯例，此空处为本段的主题句，G选项“Pantomime productions have developed some loosely followed conventions.(哑剧作品已经形成了一些人们大致遵循的惯例)”总述现代哑剧形成了一些惯例，引出下文的具体例子，符合语境。故选G项。 第三部分 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。 I remember opening my iPad one day in fifth grade, inspired by a lighthearted conversation with my cousin about scary stories. Hours later, I had ____21____ my first short story. Writing ____22____ became a beloved hobby, but as I grew older, the ____23____ began to fade. I started reading more books, encountering critiques online, and comparing my work to others. Self-doubt crept in, and what once felt like a creative outlet became a source of ____24____. I felt I had to be “good” at writing to share it. This____25____ happens often. Hobbies start as a form of____26____, a way to relax ourselves. Yet, over time, societal pressures to ____27____ can change how we view them. Whether it’s painting, playing an instrument, or any other____28____, there’s an expectation to perform at a high level. When we don’t meet that standard, the joy fades, replaced by feelings of inadequacy. For me, writing has been the one hobby I’ve regularly returned to,____29____ moments of self-doubt. I’ve taken creative writing classes and seen significant improvement, but the constant____30____ for perfection turns writing from a ____31____ into a chore. I’ve come to realize that this mindset____32____ me of the joy I once found in it. We need to recognize that it’s ____33____ not to be great at something. Perfection is often____34____, and more often than not, we are our toughest critics. The challenge, then, is finding balance between enjoyment and ____35____. Embrace imperfection, and enjoy the process, even if you’re not “great” at it. 21. A. showed off B. pulled over C. cut off D. wrapped up 22. A. slowly B. openly C. quickly D. carefully 23. A. hope B. surprise C. curiosity D. excitement 24. A. relief B. truth C. inspiration D. stress 25. A. shift B. accident C. blessing D. adjustment 26. A. growth B. escape C. focus D. commitment 27. A. live B. struggle C. excel D. contribute 28. A. ideas B. pursuits C. distraction D. ambition 29. A. by means of B. with respect to C. in spite of D. in search of 30. A. drive B. doubt C. supply D. imagination 31. A. story B. passion C. challenge D. possibility 32. A. robs B. reminds C. warns D. informs 33. A. sad B. okay C. intolerable D. awesome 34. A. random B. temporary C. subjective D. magical 35. A. joy B. overwork C. enthusiasm D. expectation 【答案】21. D 22. C 23. D 24. D 25. A 26. B 27. C 28. B 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. A 33. B 34. C 35. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者把写作当作爱好，但是却因为社会压力把爱好变成了压力，最后作者认识到应该拥抱不完美，享受过程，即使你并不擅长。 【21题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：几个小时后，我完成了我的第一部短篇小说。A. showed off炫耀；B. pulled over停车；C. cut off切断；D. wrapped up结束。根据后文“became a beloved hobby”提到写作成为了爱好，推测作者花了几个小时就完成了第一个短篇小说，培养了对写作的爱好。故选D。 【22题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：写作很快成为我喜爱的爱好，但随着年龄的增长，这种兴奋感开始消退。A. slowly缓慢地；B. openly公开地；C. quickly快速地；D. carefully仔细地。根据后文“became a beloved hobby”以及上文花了几个小时就写完了小说，推测写作很快成为了作者的爱好。故选C。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：写作很快成为我喜爱的爱好，但随着年龄的增长，这种兴奋感开始消退。A. hope希望；B. surprise惊喜；C. curiosity好奇心；D. excitement兴奋感，激动。根据上文“became a beloved hobby, but as I grew older”中but表示转折，结合后文“Self-doubt crept in”推测对写作的兴奋感开始消退了。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：自我怀疑悄然而至，曾经被认为是创造性的出口变成了压力的来源。A. relief安慰；B. truth真相；C. inspiration灵感；D. stress压力。根据后文“I felt I had to be “good” at writing to share it.(我觉得我必须“擅长”写作才能分享它)”可知，作者开始感到写作带来的压力。故选D。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这种转变经常发生。A. shift转变；B. accident事故；C. blessing祝福；D. adjustment调整。根据上文“I started reading more books, encountering critiques online, and comparing my work to others. Self-doubt crept in, and what once felt like a creative outlet became a source of ... I felt I had to be “good” at writing to share it.”可知，作者开始与他人进行比较，爱好变成了压力的来源，此处指这种转变经常在作者身上发生。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：爱好起初是一种逃避，一种放松自己的方式。A. growth成长；B. escape逃走；C. focus集中；D. commitment承诺。根据后文“a way to relax ourselves”可知，爱好是一种放松，逃避的方式。故选B。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，随着时间的推移，追求卓越的社会压力会改变我们对他们的看法。A. live居住；B. struggle努力；C. excel出色；D. contribute贡献。呼应上文“I felt I had to be “good” at writing to share it.”指追求卓越的社会压力。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：无论是绘画、演奏乐器，还是其他任何追求，人们都期望达到高水平。A. ideas想法；B. pursuits追求；C. distraction分心；D. ambition抱负。上文“it’s painting, playing an instrument, or any other”列举的主要是一些其他的追求。故选B。 【29题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：对我来说，写作一直是我经常恢复的一个爱好，尽管有时会自我怀疑。A. by means of借助；B. with respect to关于；C. in spite of尽管；D. in search of搜索。根据后文“moments of self-doubt”可知，此处为让步关系，表示尽管自我怀疑，爱好仍然是写作。故选C。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我参加了创意写作课程，并看到了显著的进步，但对完美的持续追求使写作从激情变成了苦差事。A. drive追求，驾驶；B. doubt怀疑；C. supply供应；D. imagination想象力。根据后文“for perfection”以及后文“we are our toughest critics”指作者对于完美的追求，故选A。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我参加了创意写作课程，并看到了显著的进步，但对完美的持续追求使写作从激情变成了苦差事。A. story故事；B. passion激情；C. challenge挑战；D. possibility可能性。根据上文“writing has been the one hobby I’ve regularly returned to”可知，作者喜爱写作，但是对完美的持续追求使写作从激情变成了苦差事。故选B。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我开始意识到，这种心态让我失去了曾经从中找到的快乐。A. robs夺走，抢劫；B. reminds提醒；C. warns警告；D. informs通知。根据上文因为追求完美让写作成了苦差事，即这种心态让作者失去了曾经从中找到的快乐，为短语rob...of表示“夺走”。故选A。 【33题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们需要认识到，不擅长某件事也没关系。A. sad悲伤的；B. okay可以；C. intolerable无法忍受的；D. awesome非常棒的。根据后文“Embrace imperfection, and enjoy the process”可知，作者感悟要接受不完美，享受过程，可知建议我们需要认识到，不擅长某件事也没关系。故选B。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：完美往往是主观的，而我们往往是自己最严厉的批评者。A. random随机的；B. temporary暂时的；C. subjective主观的；D. magical神奇的。根据后文“we are our toughest critics”可知，我们是自己最严厉的批评者，说明完美往往是主观的，故选C。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：因此，挑战在于如何在享受和期待之间找到平衡。A. joy快乐；B. overwork劳累过度；C. enthusiasm热情；D. expectation期待。根据上文“I felt I had to be “good” at writing to share it.(我觉得我必须“擅长”写作才能分享它)”可知，作者总是期待自己变得更好，追求完美，这是一种对自我的期待，需要在享受之间找到平衡。故选D。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 36. 假定你是校英语报负责人李华。你校英语报计划举行一次主题为“Every Little Effort Makes for a Sustainable World”的英语写作比赛。请你用英语写一则征稿启事，内容包括： 1. 活动目的； 2. 投稿具体要求； 3. 号召积极参加。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式作答。 Contributions Wanted _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】佳作展台 Contributions Wanted To raise students’ awareness of environmental protection, the English Newspaper arranges a writing competition on the theme of “Every Little Effort Makes for a Sustainable World”. To enter this event, you can write in the form of stories, essays and so on. But remember your works should be original with no more than eight hundred words. Besides, your works are required to be typed in English and submitted in Word format. Anyone who is interested is welcome to submit works to Englishnewspaper@sina.com by the end of this month. We can hardly wait to admire your works. Don’t miss this opportunity English Newspaper 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文写作中的稿件。要求考生以“Every Little Effort Makes for a Sustainable World”为主题写一篇英文短文向校英语报投稿。 【详解】1.词汇积累 超过：more than→ over 此外：besides → what’s more 对……有兴趣：be interested in → have interest in 机会：opportunity→ chance 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：To enter this event, you can write in the form of stories, essays and so on. 拓展句：If you want to enter this event, you can write in the form of stories, essays and so on. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Besides, your works are required to be typed in English and submitted in Word format.（运用了and连接的并列谓语） 【高分句型2】Anyone who is interested is welcome to submit works to Englishnewspaper@sina.com by the end of this month.（运用了who引导的定语从句） 第二节（满分25分） 37. 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。 One day five-year-old Beth received a piano as a gift from her neighbor Mr. Laurence, which had belonged to his late granddaughter. When Beth saw that piano for the first time, she was playing with her friends. The beautiful sound flowing from the large pink piano immediately caught their attention. Turning around and seeing the charming piano decorated with golden birds, flowers, and trees that shone like stars, Beth was overwhelmed (充溢) with emotion. After knowing it was from her neighbor Mr. Laurence, who had just lost her little granddaughter, Beth resolved to express her gratitude in spite of her shyness and worry. Mr. Laurence had always been seen as a “scary man” by the children for he is so tall with beard on the face and a deep voice, seemingly unapproachable. “You’ll have to go and thank him,” said her sister Hannah by way of a joke, for the idea of the child’s really going never entered her head. “Yes, I mean to. I guess I’ll go now, before I get frightened thinking about it.” And, to the amazement of everyone present, Beth walked down the garden, through the fence, and in Laurence’s through the door. “Well, it is the strangest thing I ever see!” cried Hannah, staring after her, while the other children were made quite speechless by her unexpected act. They would have been still more amazed if they had seen what Beth did afterward. She went and knocked at the study door before she gave herself time to think. When a deep voice called out “Come in”, she entered, right up to Mr. Laurence, who looked quite surprised, and held out her hand, saying, with only a small quake in her voice, “I came to thank you, sir, for the piano...” But she didn’t finish, for he looked so sad and friendly that she forgot what she intended to say and, only remembering that he had lost the little girl he loved, she put both arms round him and hugged him. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式作答。 Mr. Laurence was so touched and pleased. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The children were so surprised to see Mr. Laurence walk Beth home. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】佳作展台 Mr. Laurence was so touched and pleased. He just set her on his knee feeling as if he had got his granddaughter back again. “Thank you, child. If you’d like, we could play the piano together,” he said warmly. Beth did not fear him at all from that moment; she nodded and then talked to him freely as if they had been old friends. When it was time for Beth to leave, Mr. Laurence offered to walk with her to her own gate. The children were so surprised to see Mr. Laurence walk Beth home. Before Mr. Laurence went back home, he shook hands with Beth. The children were numb with shock at the sight with their eyes wide open. But Beth felt a surge of pride. She had not only conquered her fear but corrected the misunderstanding about Mr. Laurence in the gentlest way. Since then, Mr. Laurence and Beth often played the piano together and the children visited the old gentleman from time to time, brightening up all of their days. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达是读后续写。本篇文章以时间和故事发展为线索展开，讲述了五岁的Beth从邻居劳伦斯先生那里收到了一架他已故孙女的粉红色钢琴作为礼物。得知此事后，Beth决定克服害羞和担忧，向劳伦斯先生表达感谢。尽管他外表高大、声音低沉，给人难以接近的印象，Beth还是勇敢地走进他的家，向他表示感谢，并给了他一个拥抱。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ① 由第一段首句内容“劳伦斯先生非常感动和高兴。”可知，第一段可描写Mr. Laurence对见到Beth时反应、感激之情以及他们之间如何建立起初步的联系。 ② 由第二段首句内容“孩子们看到劳伦斯先生送贝丝回家时，感到非常惊讶。”可知，第二段可描写其他孩子们对Mr. Laurence和Beth之间友谊的惊讶，以及Beth如何纠正了他们对Mr. Laurence的误解。 2. 续写线索：感激——建立联系——惊讶——纠正误解——友谊 词汇激活 行为类 ①放置：set/place ②提供：offer/provide ③陪伴走路：walk with sb/accompany sb ④战胜恐惧：conquer fear/overcome fear 情绪类 ①感动：touched/moved ②高兴：pleased/happy ③感到震惊：feel shocked/astounded 【点睛】【高分句型1】When it was time for Beth to leave, Mr. Laurence offered to walk with her to her own gate. (运用when引导的时间状语从句) 【高分句型2】Beth did not fear him at all from that moment; she nodded and then talked to him freely as if they had been old friends. (运用as if引导的方式状语从句) 【高分句型3】Since then, Mr. Laurence and Beth often played the piano together and the children visited the old gentleman from time to time, brightening up all of their days.(使用现在分词作状语) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 联考小高考英语试卷 分值：150分 时间：120分钟 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纸上。 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 did the man do on the farm? A. He watered trees. B. He analyzed soil. C. He grew vegetables. 2. Why does the woman live at school? A. She wants to make more friends. B. Her parents tell her to do that. C. Her family moves frequently. 3. What does the woman’s cat prefer? A. New toys. B. Fancy beds. C. Thick paper boxes. 4. What was wrong with Fred? A. He slipped on the ice. B. He hit his leg on the table. C. He had trouble concentrating. 5. How does the man feel about Emma? A. She’s sociable. B. She’s determined. C. She’s silent. 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至7题。 6. What makes the woman confused? A. Bank loan. B. Subscription fee. C. Membership renewal. 7. How much did the couple pay for Global Media annually? A.$162. B.$180. C.$198. 听第7段材料， 回答第8至10题。 8. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. AI-hosted programs. B. AI-powered work planning. C. AI-assisted songwriting. 9. What does the man think of the use of AI? A It is helpful. B. It is perfect. C. It is disappointing. 10. What will the speakers do next? A. Try a new tool. B. Listen to music. C. Get back to work. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Who is the woman talking to? A. A customer service staff. B. A product designer. C. A repairman. 12. What bothered the woman about the kettle? A. Charging the battery. B. Memorizing the instructions. C. Setting the temperature. 13. What will the woman get? A. Another kettle. B. A book. C. Cups. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Boss and employee. 15. What is the first step of the experiment? A. Calculate the energy output of the materials. B. Check the heat produced by the materials. C. Measure the temperatures of the materials. 16. How does the man sound? A. Patient. B. Nervous. C. Angry. 17. Where will the speakers meet later? A. In the break room. B. In the dining hall. C. In the science lab. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. Who is the speaker probably? A. A tourist. B. A tour guide. C. A historian. 19. What does the speaker suggest doing? A. Observing the color of the stone. B. Having dinner in the garden. C. Taking pictures inside. 20. When will the speaker get off work? A In two hours. B. In four hours. C. In six hours. 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 Talylyn Driver Experiences are EXCLUSIVE — the whole trip is yours! You blow the whistle, release the brakes and open the regulator, a hiss of steam and the train starts to move — the start of the journey and the start of an experience of a lifetime. Driver Experience: £600 Driver Experience Overview: The small size of our narrow gauge loco s means that only one visitor can be on the loco at a time, so our Driver Experience trains really are EXCLUSIVE — the whole trip is yours, only carrying your guests. During the breaks it will be possible to discuss the history of the line, its operation and its continued development — the questions are yours to ask. Driver Experience Booking Information: The cost of up to 3 guests accompanying the driver travelling on the train is included in the package. Any further guests(up to a maximum of 15) may enjoy the trip at a price of £10 each. As the railway is operated by volunteers, please give us at least 4 weeks’ notice of your preferred date to ensure that we have a volunteer crew available for the event. Other Requirements: A simple medical questionnaire will need to be satisfactorily completed. Good eyesight(with glasses if required) and hearing are obviously important, as is the ability to climb into and out of the cab. We regret that these experiences are not suitable for disabled persons. If you are interested and would like further information, please click here to contact us or email @talyllyn.co.uk. 1. What feature is included in Talyllyn Driver Experience? A. Tailored activities for disabled visitors. B. Lectures on the development of the line. C. A hands-on train driving opportunity. D. A range of train sizes for participants. 2. What is the minimum cost for 18 guests and a driver to enjoy a Driver Experience trip? A. £780. B. £750. C. £180. D. £150. 3. Which is a requirement for those going for the Experience? A. Volunteering to drive. B. Learning the history of the train line. C. Taking a physical check. D. Making a reservation beforehand. B In primary school, I evolved from the class half-wit to the smart-aleck, attracting teasing for being the teacher’s pet. Mr. Slavin, fair but partial to answers, favored me over boys like Thommo, who struggled to remember his name. Thommo faced regular canings — four strokes from Mr Slavin or six from the Deputy Head. His screams echoed as he fled each stroke. One day, police found his school case stuffed with stolen trinkets, and he vanished forever. Despite Thommo’s fate, I envied his rebellious spirit. As the despised “pet,” I desired respect. My desk at the back, reserved for top students, isolated me. To rebel visibly, I carved railway tracks into the desk, pushing pencil pieces with “chuffing” noises. Inspired by my firebug tendencies, I rubbed a ruler against the wood until smoke — then flames — emerged. Mr Slavin’s gaze turned, and I earned four stinging strokes. The pain paled against the glory of newfound bad reputation. This triumph spurred darker urges. Bullied by older boys, I mimicked their cruelty on younger ones but held back instinctively. My hatred for suffering pain conflicted with a personality riddled with flaws. At home, I staged useless escapes — packed with peanut butter sandwiches — only to linger near forbidden roads. Symbolic rebellion surfaced in tunneling through chicken coops, emerging crowned in bird droppings. My mother, unnoticing my school struggles, boasted of my intellect to neighbors like Nola Huthnance, whose endless chatter rivaled her own. Even as I accepted her praise, I sensed its toxicity. Unlike Gogol’s mother, who credited her son with inventing the steam engine, mine saw genius in academic report cards. Such adoration led to isolation, compelling me to develop a contrary identity. 4. How did Mr. Slavin treat the author compared to Thommo? A. Strict but fair. B. Partial but encouraging. C. Hostile and dismissive. D. Indifferent and objective. 5. Why was Thommo taken away by the police? A He set fire to the classroom. B. He escaped during caning. C. He bullied younger students. D. He stole items from stores. 6. The underlined word “chuffing” most likely refers to: ________. A. Crying in pain. B. Whispering secrets. C. Making train-like noises. D. Laughing mockingly. 7. What can be inferred about the author’s attitude toward his mother’s praise? A. He felt pressured to develop a rebellious identity. B. He actively embraced her admiration as motivation. C. He remained indifferent to her opinions. D. He resented her comparisons with other families. C Humans are so hardwired to fit in with the crowd that they often ignore potential risks. Following trends blindly isn’t a sign of character weakness or mental health trouble. Instead says psychologist Pamela B. Rutledge, it’s perfectly normal. That is linked with a psychological concept that refers to humans’ core need to belong to a social group and bond with others. It’s considered to be one of humans’ basic needs. Multiple psychological analyses argue that human connections are as important as basics like food and shelter. Though following a trend on social media isn’t exactly as important as outrunning a tiger, human evolution (进化) has made our brains adapt themselves to social signals. Has social media changed how humans signal their social condition to one another? Not exactly, says Rutledge. “Rather, it has certainly allowed certain trends to circulate faster and farther than they would have otherwise. Take fashion: While trends once walked down from fashion runways toward common use over years, social media now allows mini -trends to emerge and die out within weeks.” People all find trends elicit a pull, and psychologists have figured out reasons. Blame evolution again, Rutledge suggests. “Our brains are hardwired to notice things that are unusual,” she says. “If it’s not normal and other people are all doing it, we have to check it out.” Thus, we notice attention grabbers, giving trends even more reasons for people to follow them. No one is free from noticing trends, but one group in particular is more likely to follow trends: Teens and young adults. Older adults tend to feel more secure in their identity, a sense that may protect them from being as sensitive to every passing craze. Indeed, social attention varies by age, with older adults not paying as much attention to how they communicate and are linked with others as their younger counterparts. Individuals may be more sensitive to social reward-positive input from members of their social circles-during midlife. 8. Why do people follow trends blindly? A. Trends are difficult to resist. B. They’re driven by mental trouble. C. They desire social connection D. Trends show humans’ basic needs. 9. What does Rutledge think of social media? A. It is the birthplace of trends. B. It facilitates the spread of trends. C. It has undergone a big change D. It is a vital part of human evolution. 10. What does the underlined part “elicit a pull” mean in paragraph 3? A. have appeal. B. change relationship C. bring harm. D. represent influence. 11. What change comes with people growing older? A. They stop following trends. B. They have a strong social identity. C. They seek a larger social circle. D. They care less about interacting ways. D It is late at night. You wander empty streets, heart pounding, muscles tense, sensing danger nearby. Now imagine the same situation, but without these responses. Would you still feel afraid? Experiences like this unveil a profound truth: our minds are not just products of the brain but emerge from its constant dialogue with the body. At the heart of this connection is the vagus nerve (神经) — the body’s longest nerve. It winds its way from the brain throughout the head and trunk issuing commands to our organs and receiving feelings from them. Much of the confusing range of functions it regulates are automatic and operate without conscious control. These complex responses engage a group of neural networks that link brain and body. The vagus nerve is, in one way of thinking, the conduit of the mind. The primary function of the vagus nerve is to dampen the body’s responses. After a fear episode, for example, the body’s powerful, life-saving threat response must be ended to restore resting heartbeat, breathing, blood flow and the rest. So powerful is its influence that the vagus nerve can literally stop the beating heart. Conversely, it can also stimulate bodily responses by releasing the brakes to accelerate. The vagus nerve is the biological basis for many new therapies (疗法) worldwide. However, some people have taken the vagus nerve’s wide-ranging bodily influence as an invitation to engage in false science. In some corners of the Internet, so-called polyvagal therapy—physical or breathing exercises that some claim reset the vagus nerve — is proposed to address just about any disorder of the mind or body. There’s little evidence that these popular therapies are anything but comfort. The vagus nerve doesn’t need to be a cure for everything — its worth appreciating all on its own. Neuroscientists compare the vagus to an orchestra conductor, harmonizing bodily systems to compose our conscious experience. Professor Linda Rinaman once said, “We’re not just brains in jars. Our thoughts and feelings are rooted in flesh and blood.” 12. How does the author introduce the topic in paragraph 1? A. By sharing a story. B. By creating a scene. C. By asking a question. D. By defining a concept. 13. What does the underlined word “conduit” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Channel. B. Product. C. Mirror. D. Nature. 14. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A. The popularity of a biological treatment. B. The effectiveness of breathing exercises. C. The misuse of unproven nerve therapies. D. The evidence of vagus nerve’s functions. 15. What do Linda Rinaman’s words imply? A. Blood circulation determines our emotions. B. Physical health is unrelated to mental states. C. Body and mind interact to form experiences. D. Our brain stores feelings separate from body. 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。 Pantomime (哑剧) is a form of dramatic entertainment that uses facial expressions and body movements to communicate, rather than speech and dialogue. ____16____ Nowadays, this art form of physical expression is popular in many different locations in theaters, street performances, and dance studios. The term “pantomime” is often interchangeable with the word “mime”. ____17____ Regardless of which word is used and what it refers to, performances are often placed into two style categories: the silent story and the narrative (叙事的) story. Narrative stories require the performer to silently act out a scene presented by a narrator. In these performances, the actors may be required to change their facial expressions to show different emotions described by the narrator, or they may have to use their body to describe movements in a variety of environments and settings. Silent stories are similar in the way the actors perform. ____18____ So it may require extra movements by the actors or audience interaction. In the sixth century B. C., pantomime was usually a small part of a large production that also included music and paintings. Dancers were frequently used as the physical interpretation of a song. ____19____ Over time, pantomime gained and lost popularity, but became a main part of operatic acts in England during the 1600s. Despite this, modern pantomimes did not come into existence until sometime in the 1800s. ____20____ For example, women often play male roles, while men regularly play female characters, the audience is encouraged to participate, and actors may be seen playing several characters in addition to their musical duties. A. Pantomimes are usually meant for children. B. It was only seen in ancient Greece originally. C. The success of pantomimes depends heavily on the performers. D. Both of them can describe either the performance or the performer. E. To do this, they would express the words through dramatic movements. F. However, there’s no narrator to express what is happening in the story. G. Pantomime productions have developed some loosely followed conventions. 第三部分 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。 I remember opening my iPad one day in fifth grade, inspired by a lighthearted conversation with my cousin about scary stories. Hours later, I had ____21____ my first short story. Writing ____22____ became a beloved hobby, but as I grew older, the ____23____ began to fade. I started reading more books, encountering critiques online, and comparing my work to others. Self-doubt crept in, and what once felt like a creative outlet became a source of ____24____. I felt I had to be “good” at writing to share it. This____25____ happens often. Hobbies start as a form of____26____, a way to relax ourselves. Yet, over time, societal pressures to ____27____ can change how we view them. Whether it’s painting, playing an instrument, or any other____28____, there’s an expectation to perform at a high level. When we don’t meet that standard, the joy fades, replaced by feelings of inadequacy. For me, writing has been the one hobby I’ve regularly returned to,____29____ moments of self-doubt. I’ve taken creative writing classes and seen significant improvement, but the constant____30____ for perfection turns writing from a ____31____ into a chore. I’ve come to realize that this mindset____32____ me of the joy I once found in it. We need to recognize that it’s ____33____ not to be great at something. Perfection is often____34____, and more often than not, we are our toughest critics. The challenge, then, is finding balance between enjoyment and ____35____. Embrace imperfection, and enjoy the process, even if you’re not “great” at it. 21. A. showed off B. pulled over C. cut off D. wrapped up 22. A. slowly B. openly C. quickly D. carefully 23. A. hope B. surprise C. curiosity D. excitement 24. A. relief B. truth C. inspiration D. stress 25. A. shift B. accident C. blessing D. adjustment 26. A. growth B. escape C. focus D. commitment 27. A. live B. struggle C. excel D. contribute 28. A. ideas B. pursuits C. distraction D. ambition 29. A. by means of B. with respect to C. in spite of D. in search of 30. A. drive B. doubt C. supply D. imagination 31. A. story B. passion C. challenge D. possibility 32. A. robs B. reminds C. warns D. informs 33. A. sad B. okay C. intolerable D. awesome 34. A. random B. temporary C. subjective D. magical 35. A. joy B. overwork C. enthusiasm D. expectation 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 36. 假定你是校英语报负责人李华。你校英语报计划举行一次主题为“Every Little Effort Makes for a Sustainable World”的英语写作比赛。请你用英语写一则征稿启事，内容包括： 1. 活动目的； 2. 投稿具体要求； 3. 号召积极参加。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式作答。 Contributions Wanted _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 37. 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。 One day five-year-old Beth received a piano as a gift from her neighbor Mr. Laurence, which had belonged to his late granddaughter. When Beth saw that piano for the first time, she was playing with her friends. The beautiful sound flowing from the large pink piano immediately caught their attention. Turning around and seeing the charming piano decorated with golden birds, flowers, and trees that shone like stars, Beth was overwhelmed (充溢) with emotion. After knowing it was from her neighbor Mr. Laurence, who had just lost her little granddaughter, Beth resolved to express her gratitude in spite of her shyness and worry. Mr. Laurence had always been seen as a “scary man” by the children for he is so tall with beard on the face and a deep voice, seemingly unapproachable. “You’ll have to go and thank him,” said her sister Hannah by way of a joke, for the idea of the child’s really going never entered her head. “Yes, I mean to. I guess I’ll go now, before I get frightened thinking about it.” And, to the amazement of everyone present, Beth walked down the garden, through the fence, and in Laurence’s through the door. “Well, it is the strangest thing I ever see!” cried Hannah, staring after her, while the other children were made quite speechless by her unexpected act. They would have been still more amazed if they had seen what Beth did afterward. She went and knocked at the study door before she gave herself time to think. When a deep voice called out “Come in”, she entered, right up to Mr. Laurence, who looked quite surprised, and held out her hand, saying, with only a small quake in her voice, “I came to thank you, sir, for the piano...” But she didn’t finish, for he looked so sad and friendly that she forgot what she intended to say and, only remembering that he had lost the little girl he loved, she put both arms round him and hugged him. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式作答。 Mr. Laurence was so touched and pleased. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The children were so surprised to see Mr. Laurence walk Beth home. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$