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成都市石室中学 2024-2025 学年度下期高 2026 届期中考试 英语试卷 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。考试用时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） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. When did the man visit the National Park? A. Last September. B. Last December. C. This July. 2. What does the woman think of Olivia? A. She is quiet. B. She is sociable. C. She is talkative. 3. What will the man do this Tuesday? A. Attend an interview. B. Meet his doctor. C. Deliver a speech. 4. What is the man’s chief consideration in choosing the cottage? A. Its location. B. Its comfort. C. Its facilities. 5. Where did the conversation probably take place? A. At the airport. B. In the office. C. At the hotel. 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 6 至 7 题。 6. What is the man’s attitude towards his job? A. He is tired of the same old routine. B. He is curious about his job prospect. C. He is enthusiastic about this demanding job. 7. How old is the man? A. 25. B. 40. C. 65. 听第 7 段材料，回答 8 至 9 题。 8. What does the woman suggest buying for Amber’s housewarming? A. A purple blue dress. B. A pale pink lamp. C. Pale blue scented candles. 9. Who are the speakers? A. Amber’s neighbors. B. Amber’s house sitters. C. Amber’s parents. 听第 8 段材料，回答 10 至 13 题。 10. What does the man know about Zhuozheng Garden? A. It was first built in the Qing Dynasty. B. It tops the other classical gardens in Suzhou. C. It is about 6 miles away from Gusu District. 11. What does the woman say about Liuyuan Garden and Tuisi Garden? A. They are eighty miles apart. B. They are in opposite directions. C. They are quite close to each other. 12. Which garden will the man skip this time? A. Tuisi Garden. B. Liuyuan Garden. C. Zhuozheng Garden. 13. Why is Suzhou Museum worth visiting? A. It is otherwise known as the Garden Museum. B. It features the Qing Dynasty's garden landscaping. C. It houses relics dating back to the Ming and Qing dynasties. 听第 9 段材料，回答 14 至 16 题。 14. What are the speakers talking about? A. Managing the reading workload. B. Deciding which books to read. C. Choosing the right pen for marking. 15. What does the man use to mark new vocabulary? A. Orange color. B. Blue color. C. Yellow color. 16. What is the man's system for marking? A. He prefers to mark as little as possible. B. He marks after reading the entire paragraph. C. He uses smiley faces to identify amusing areas. 听第 10 段材料，回答 17 至 20 题。 17. What is the focus for the 2024-2025 SLP program? A. Academic achievements. Environmental protection. C. The development of leadership. 18. Which session of the program is to be run in the USA? A. Pre-summer program B. Summer program C. Post-summer program 19. What should the participants do after the summer program? A. Create a follow-up program. B. Complete academic coursework. C. Carry out their community engagement plans. 20. Who are encouraged to apply for the program? A. Overseas students studying in America now. B. Students who are interested in global issues. C. Students who haven’t been to America before. 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 Every year, travel trends shift as people seek new ways to explore the world. According to a 2025 survey by Booking.com, four major trends are set to shape the future of travel. Noctourism: Embracing the Night Sky Noctourism, or traveling to experience the beauty of the night, is gaining popularity. Travelers are visiting dark-sky areas to stargaze, track constellations, and witness cosmic events. A survey found that 60% of people want to avoid light pollution to enjoy clearer views of the stars. Australian travelers, in particular, are drawn to noctourism to escape harmful UV rays, with 56% aiming to reduce sun exposure during holidays. Longevity Retreats: Prioritizing Health and Long Life A new twist on wellness travel, “longevity retreats” focus on extending lifespan and improving health. Booking.com reports that 60% of travelers are interested in these trips, which blend cutting-edge treatments like red light therapy and cryotherapy with vacation experiences. Unlike traditional wellness breaks, these retreats offer long-term health benefits, not just temporary relaxation. AI-led Holidays: Simplifying Travel Planning For many, planning a holiday can be stressful. To ease this, 60% of Australian travelers now use AI tools to find less crowded destinations or hidden gems. Additionally, 29% are interested in AI-curated trips, where technology tailors itineraries (行程) to their preferences. Multi-generational Trips: Sharing Experiences Over Wealth The trend of “Spending Kids’ Inheritance” continues, with nearly half of travelers preferring to spend money on unforgettable trips rather than saving it for heirs (后嗣). This is especially true among baby boomers, who are happy to fund family vacations. In 2025, multi-generational trips will rise, with 80% of boomers willing to pay for their children’s and grandchildren’s holidays, emphasizing shared experiences over material wealth. 1. What do “noctourism” and “longevity retreats” have in common? A. Both prioritize escaping urban environments. B. Both compete for the same target customer group. C. Neither requires advanced technology to participate. D. Both reflect our shift toward health-conscious travel. 2. What does the underlined word in AI-led Holidays mean? A. Carefully selected and organized B. Focused on eco-friendly destinations C. Created randomly by machine learning D. Designed with highly complex procedures 3. What can be inferred about the “Spending Kids’ Inheritance” trend? A. Baby boomers are unwilling to fund family vacations. B. Multi-generational trips didn’t become popular until 2025. C. The trend reflects a preference for creating shared memories. D. Travelers prefer to save money for heirs rather than spend it on trips. 【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。本文围绕2025年四大旅游趋势展开，揭示了全球旅行者在探索世界方式上的转变。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Noctourism: Embracing the Night Sky部分中“Noctourism, or traveling to experience the beauty of the night, is gaining popularity. Travelers are visiting dark-sky areas to stargaze, track constellations, and witness cosmic events.(夜间旅游，即为了体验夜晚之美而进行旅行，正变得越来越受欢迎。游客们前往黑暗天空地区观赏星空、追踪星座和见证宇宙事件。)”以及Longevity Retreats: Prioritizing Health and Long Life部分中“A new twist on wellness travel, longevity retreats'' focus on extending lifespan and improving health.(长寿静修是健康旅行的一种新形式，其重点是延长寿命和改善健康。)”可知，夜间旅游和长寿静修的共同之处在于它们都反映了我们对健康旅游的转变。故选D。 【2题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词所在的句子“Additionally, 29% are interested in AI-curated trips, where technology tailors itineraries (行程) to their preferences.(此外，29%的人对AI-curated旅行感兴趣，在这种旅行中，技术会根据他们的喜好定制行程。)”可知，根据他们的喜好定制行程，说明这种旅行是精心挑选和组织的。故划线词意思是“精心挑选和组织的”。故选A。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“The trend of “Spending Kids’ Inheritance” continues, with nearly half of travelers preferring to spend money on unforgettable trips rather than saving it for heirs (后嗣). This is especially true among baby boomers, who are happy to fund family vacations. In 2025, multi-generational trips will rise, with 80% of boomers willing to pay for their children’s and grandchildren’s holidays, emphasizing shared experiences over material wealth.(“挥霍孩子的遗产”的趋势仍在继续，近一半的旅行者更愿意把钱花在难忘的旅行上，而不是留给继承人。在婴儿潮一代中尤其如此，他们很乐意为家庭度假提供资金。到2025年，多代同堂的旅行将会增加，80%的婴儿潮一代愿意为他们的孩子和孙辈的假期买单，强调共享体验而非物质财富。)”可推知，“挥霍孩子的遗产”的趋势反映了人们对创造共同回忆的偏好。故选C。 B For some people, October is Octobear. On October 5, Katmai National Park and Preserve in southern Alaska kicked off Fat Bear Week, when fans compare before and after photos of bears to vote for the one they think has gained the most weight before they bed down for the long freezing winter. Bear 747, also known as “Bear Force One”, took the first-place spot with 68,105 votes. It weighed around 1,400 pounds. Fat Bear Week started in 2014. At first it was just Fat Bear Tuesday. Mike Fitz, a former park keeper at Katmai, noticed that live webcams showing the bears generated a lot of online comments, so he let people vote for their favorite fat bear on the Internet. The one-day event attracted 1,700 votes. In 2015, it was extended to a week. Last year, nearly 800,000 people got involved, turning it into a global campaign. The contest serves two main purposes. First, some of America’s national parks are in remote and undeveloped areas, which are difficult or costly to reach. Fat Bear Week brings Alaska’s wilderness to fans’ computer screens. “It’s not limited to the fortunate few who can go to the river anymore,” Fitz said. Second, Fat Bear Week brings attention to the bears and the ecosystems they live in. The 2,200 bears of Katmai are strong for feeding on some of the healthiest salmon (三文鱼) in the world, said Sara Wolman, a former park keeper. Salmon in the Pacific Northwest are suffering from overfishing, dam construction and warming rivers due to climate change. Luckily, Brooks River, which Katmai’s bears like to fish in, has been free from these threats so far. Fat Bear Week has spread like viruses. Fans and creators say it’s because it shows a conservation success story. For one week, people don’t have to focus on climate change or habitat loss. “Maybe things aren’t super great all the time in the world,” said Felicia Jimenez, who is a current Katmai keeper. “But there are some really fat bears in Alaska.” 4. Why did Bear 747 become the winner of Fat Bear Week in southern Alaska? A. It gained the most pounds. B. It was the heaviest. C. It presented the best photos. D. It was the most famous. 5. Why did Mike Fitz extend Fat Bear Tuesday to a week-long event in 2015? A. To reduce the cost of managing the online voting system. B. To attract more tourists to visit Katmai National Park in person. C. To increase public engagement with the bears’ ecological importance. D. To allow bears more time to gain weight to ensure a fairer competition. 6. What can we learn about Katmai’s bears? A. They can only be observed closely during Fat Bear Week. B. Their population has increased due to protective measures. C. They have a stable food source thanks to the well-preserved river. D. They’re the main reason why tourists visit the park throughout the year. 7. Which can be the best title for the text? A. Fat Bear Week: Conservation Is Joyful. B. Brown Bears; Winter Survival Is Crucial. C. Bear 747: A Fat Yet Healthy Champion. D. Katmai’s Bears: A Special Beauty Contest. 【答案】4. A 5. C 6. C 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了阿拉斯加南部的卡特迈国家公园和自然保护区举行的“胖熊周”活动。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“On October 5, Katmai National Park and Preserve in southern Alaska kicked off Fat Bear Week, when fans compare before and after photos of bears to vote for the one they think has gained the most weight before they bed down for the long freezing winter. Bear 747, also known as “Bear Force One”, took the first-place spot with 68,105 votes. It weighed around 1,400 pounds. (10月5日，阿拉斯加南部的卡特迈国家公园和自然保护区拉开了“胖熊周”的序幕，粉丝们根据前后对比照片，投票选出他们认为体重增加最多的那只熊。“熊747”，也被称为“熊力一号”，以68105票获得第一名。它重约1400磅)”可知，粉丝们投给他们认为体重增加最多的熊，所以Bear 747获胜是因为它体重增加得最多。故选A。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“In 2015, it was extended to a week. Last year, nearly 800,000 people got involved, turning it into a global campaign.(2015年，它被延长为一周。去年，近80万人参与其中，使其成为一项全球运动)”和第四段“Second, Fat Bear Week brings attention to the bears and the ecosystems they live in.(其次，胖熊周让人们关注熊及其生活的生态系统)”可知，迈克·菲茨在2015年将胖熊周二延长为一周的活动是为了提高公众对熊的生态重要性的认识。故选C。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Salmon in the Pacific Northwest are suffering from overfishing, dam construction and warming rivers due to climate change. Luckily, Brooks River, which Katmai’s bears like to fish in, has been free from these threats so far.(太平洋西北部的三文鱼正遭受过度捕捞、水坝建设和气候变化导致的河流变暖的影响。幸运的是，卡特迈的熊喜欢捕鱼的布鲁克斯河到目前为止还没有受到这些威胁)”可知，卡特迈的熊有稳定的食物来源是因为河流得到了很好的保护。故选C。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，并根据第一段“On October 5, Katmai National Park and Preserve in southern Alaska kicked off Fat Bear Week, when fans compare before and after photos of bears to vote for the one they think has gained the most weight before they bed down for the long freezing winter. (10月5日，阿拉斯加南部的卡特迈国家公园和自然保护区拉开了“胖熊周”的序幕，粉丝们根据前后对比照片，投票选出他们认为体重增加最多的那只熊)”和最后一段“Fat Bear Week has spread like viruses. Fans and creators say it’s because it shows a conservation success story. (胖熊周像病毒一样传播开来。粉丝和创作者说，这是因为它展示了一个环保成功的故事)”可知，文章主要介绍了阿拉斯加南部的卡特迈国家公园和自然保护区举行的“胖熊周”活动，它以一种竞技方式让人们关注熊及它们所居住的生态系统。故A项“胖熊周：保护是快乐的”可以作为本文的最佳标题。故选A。 C Wisconsin, known as America’s “cheese state,” is using dairy waste for winter road safety. In Polk County, officials discovered that cheese brine (卤水), a salty byproduct of cheese-making, melts snow and ice more effectively than traditional rock salt while cutting costs and environmental risks. Every winter, U.S. cities spend millions on rock salt to de-ice roads, but the practice harms vehicles, infrastructure, and ecosystems. Emil Norby, manager of Polk County’s highway department, faced this dilemma. “Buying salt or equipment to make it is too expensive,” he said. In 2008, he realized that dairy farms in Wisconsin release thousands of gallons of cheese brine annually. Why not repurpose it? F&A Dairy in Dresser, Wisconsin, produces 5,000 gallons of brine waste monthly. Until Norby’s proposal, the brine was treated as waste. Tests showed the brine’s 24 — 25% sodium (钠) content made it an ideal substance to replace magnesium chloride (氯化镁), a common road salt additive (添加剂). By pre-wetting rock salt with brine before spreading it on icy roads, crews found the salt activated faster and lasted longer. The results impressed Norby. Cheese brine remains liquid at -21℉, melting ice more efficiently. Even better, the dairy provides the brine for free — Polk County only pays 9 cents per gallon for transportation, compared to $1.29 per gallon for buying magnesium chloride. In its first year, the county saved $40,000 and reduced rock salt use by 30–40%. Springtime inspections found the remaining substance not harmful. Today, Polk County mixes cheese brine with hot brine and magnesium chloride, using 32,000 gallons annually to cover 1,200 miles of roads. Neighboring regions, including Milwaukee, are following suit. Milwaukee, which once tried beet juice and molasses as de-icing alternatives, will launch a cheese brine pilot program this winter after using 44,339 tons of rock salt last year. As Norby notes, Wisconsin’s dairy abundance offers a sustainable, cost-effective twist on road maintenance (维护) in winter. “Why waste a resource when we can turn trash into treasure?” he asks. Polk County’s innovation proves that creativity — and a little cheese — can go a long way on icy roads. 8. What is the challenge using rock salt for de-icing roads? A. It is difficult to obtain in large quantities. B. It is not effective in melting snow and ice. C. It requires specialized equipment to apply. D. It is too expensive and environmentally harmful. 9. Which statement is true about cheese brine for de-icing? A. Cheese brine must mix with chemicals to work. B. The only cost for Polk County is the transportation fee. C. Cheese brine can completely replace rock salt for de-icing. D. Cheese brine can work effectively in any weather condition. 10. Why are Milwaukee’s previous de-icing experiments mentioned? A. To emphasize the diversity of de-icing methods. B. To explain Milwaukee’s slow adoption of cheese brine. C. To highlight the superiority of cheese brine for de-icing. D. To show Milwaukee’s long-term search for de-icing solutions. 11. Which of the following best summarizes the passage? A. Polk County’s innovation in road maintenance takes the country by storm. B. The ineffectiveness of rock salt forces Wisconsin to find new de-icing methods. C. Wisconsin’s dairy waste is transformed into an effective and green de-icing solution. D. Different de-icing materials are compared in terms of cost and environmental impact. 【答案】8. D 9. B 10. D 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了美国“奶酪之州”威斯康星州利用乳制品废物解决冬季道路安全问题。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Every winter, U.S. cities spend millions on rock salt to de-ice roads, but the practice harms vehicles, infrastructure, and ecosystems.(每年冬天，美国城市花费数百万美元购买岩盐来给道路除冰，但这种做法会损害车辆、基础设施和生态系统。)”以及“Buying salt or equipment to make it is too expensive.(购买盐或制造盐的设备太贵了。)”可知，使用岩盐给道路除冰的挑战是它太贵了，而且对环境有害。故选D。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第六段“Even better, the dairy provides the brine for free — Polk County only pays 9 cents per gallon for transportation, compared to $1.29 per gallon for buying magnesium chloride.(更好的是，乳制品厂免费提供盐水——波尔克县每加仑只需支付9美分的运输费，而购买氯化镁每加仑需要1.29美元。)”可知，波尔克县唯一的成本是运输费。故选B。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第三段“Milwaukee, which once tried beet juice and molasses as de-icing alternatives, will launch a cheese brine pilot program this winter after using 44,339 tons of rock salt last year.(密尔沃基曾尝试用甜菜汁和糖蜜作为除冰的替代品，在去年使用了44,339吨岩盐后，将于今年冬天启动奶酪卤水试点项目。)”可知，提到密尔沃基之前的除冰实验是为了展示密尔沃基对除冰解决方案的长期探索。故选D。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Wisconsin, known as America’s “cheese state,” is using dairy waste for winter road safety.(威斯康星州被称为美国的“奶酪之州”，它正在利用乳制品废物来保障冬季道路安全。)”以及最后一段“Polk County’s innovation proves that creativity — and a little cheese — can go a long way on icy roads.(波尔克县的创新证明，在结冰的道路上，创造力和一点奶酪可以发挥很大作用。)”可知，这篇文章主要讲述了威斯康星州的乳制品废物被转化为一种有效且环保的除冰解决方案。故选C。 D Online marketplaces for goods and services are increasingly valuable and powerful. When it comes to their reputation systems, they typically take the form of five-star ratings. While the systems are good enough at identifying and weeding out very low-quality products or suppliers, they do a poor job of separating good from great products or suppliers. This may not be a big issue for marketplaces offering basic, mass-market products and services, but it can be a serious problem for marketplaces where it is important to allow truly great providers to differentiate themselves clearly. In their current application, five-star rating systems suffer from several shortcomings. Lacking motivations for providing truthful feedback, users who have extreme experiences (either very bad or very good) are much more likely to leave feedback than users who have average experiences, thus creating selection biases (偏见). Ratings are also likely to experience “grade” inflation (贬值), so that in some marketplaces having a 4.8-star average, or 96% positive feedback, does not mean that the supplier is particularly exceptional. And in some marketplaces, the difference between 4.5 stars and 4.8 stars could be massive, making it hard for users to differentiate OK suppliers from very good ones. Several options are available to offer users a more precise sense of suppliers’ relative ranking. A basic thing they could do would be to show users the average score for all suppliers in the relevant category. By seeing the whole distribution and where the supplier fits in it, the user could quickly get a sense of the overall situation. The second key measure advocated is to adjust user ratings for differences in reviewing behavior. Specifically, a given user’s review could be given a larger weight if there is a higher variance in the individual’s reviewer scores (in contrast to someone who always gives the same or similar score). Although rating systems alone can't guarantee trust and safety in online marketplaces, applying these measures can make rating systems more reliable and reduce the need for additional services. 12. What is the main problem with the five-star rating systems in online marketplaces? A. They often give wrong ratings to average experiences. B. They are unable to identify low-quality products or suppliers. C. They are not widely used in marketplaces offering basic products. D. They can’t effectively distinguish good from great products or suppliers. 13. What can be inferred from a hotel’s 4.8-star rating on an online travel site? A. Most guests had great stays. B. It offers incomparable service. C. The rating may be misleading. D. It's far better than 4-star hotels. 14. What helps users better understand suppliers’ relative ranking? A. Presenting the exceptional scores of all suppliers. B. Displaying the total number of reviews for each supplier. C. Highlighting reviews from the same user with distinct scores. D. Evaluating reviews from various users with consistent scores. 15. What can we infer about the impact of adjusting user ratings for reviewing behavior? A. It will eliminate all forms of rating bias. B. It will discourage users from leaving feedback altogether. C. It will make suppliers with consistent high ratings less visible. D. It will improve the accuracy of relative rankings among suppliers. 【答案】12. D 13. C 14. C 15. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了在线市场中的五星级评分系统存在的问题，并提出了改进建议。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“While the systems are good enough at identifying and weeding out very low-quality products or suppliers, they do a poor job of separating good from great products or suppliers.(虽然这些系统在识别和剔除质量非常低的产品或供应商方面做得足够好，但它们在区分好的产品和供应商与超棒的产品和供应商方面做得很差。)”可知，五星级评分系统的主要问题是无法有效区分好的产品和供应商与超棒的产品和供应商。故选D。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Ratings are also likely to experience “grade” inflation (贬值), so that in some marketplaces having a 4.8-star average, or 96% positive feedback, does not mean that the supplier is particularly exceptional.(评级也可能会出现“等级”贬值，所以在一些市场中，平均评级为4.8星，或96%的正面反馈，并不意味着供应商特别出色)”可推知，在线旅游网站上一家酒店的4.8星评级可能会误导人。故选C。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Specifically, a given user’s review could be given a larger weight if there is a higher variance in the individual’s reviewer scores (in contrast to someone who always gives the same or similar score). (具体来说，如果一个用户的评分差异较大（与总是给出相同或相似评分的人相比），那么该用户的评论可能会被赋予更大的权重)”可知，突出来自同一用户且评分不同的评论有助于用户更好地理解供应商的相对排名。故选C。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“The second key measure advocated is to adjust user ratings for differences in reviewing behavior. Specifically, a given user’s review could be given a larger weight if there is a higher variance in the individual’s reviewer scores (in contrast to someone who always gives the same or similar score).(倡导的第二个关键措施是根据评论行为的差异调整用户评分。具体来说，如果一个用户的评论者分数有更高的方差（与总是给出相同或相似分数的人相比），那么该用户的评论可能会被赋予更大的权重。)”可知，调整用户评价对评论会提高供应商之间相对排名的准确性。故选D。 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。 It’s no secret that reading good news feels a lot better than reading bad news. Like, would you rather bite into a lemon, or sip on a fresh glass of lemonade? ___16___The world is full of problems and conflicts and we need to stay informed and alert (警觉的) to what’s going on around us. While reading traditional, more negative news is important, consuming good news is also part of staying informed. ____17____ And it also brings meaningful benefits, like reduced stress and anxiety, higher rates of engagement, community building skills, and inspiration for creating a better world. Plus, knowing what to look for in the good news landscape is a key part of improving our media literacy skills and being thoughtful news consumers. In fact, good news, known as solutions journalism, is becoming more popular, as publishers and news stations discover the benefits of sharing positive stories. Good Good Good is one of them. ____18____ A team of reporters and editors there work daily to deliver stories that make readers feel hopeful and equipped to do more good with possible solutions. “If it bleeds, it leads.” has long been a saying used in the media to describe how news stories about violence, death and destruction draw readers’ attention. ____19____ The thing is, however, there’s also good stuff out there — the delightful and kind parts of humanity. “Beautiful stories are happening worldwide. ____20____When you do find them, the world can suddenly feel like a very different place. Good news is a vital part of how we learn about the world and solving the world’s problems.” Hervey, one of Good Good Good’s editors said. A. Share good news with people around you. B. It’s just that we don’t hear as much about them. C. But the “bad news” has its place in the world. D. It provides a more balanced view of the world. E. And so, negative news stories are everywhere on news media. F. Heartwarming stories make you cry and feel good. G. The news media company is devoted to providing good news intentionally. 【答案】16. C 17. D 18. G 19. E 20. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是读到好消息的好处以及Good Good Good这家媒体公司。 【16题详解】 空后“The world is full of problems and conflicts and we need to stay informed and alert (警觉的) to what’s going on around us. (这个世界充满了问题和冲突，我们需要对周围发生的事情保持了解和警惕。)”说明了这个世界存在一些不好的事情，C选项“But the “bad news” has its place in the world. (但“坏消息”在世界上也有一席之地。)”说明了世界上存在坏消息，因此引起下文，符合语境，故选C。 【17题详解】 空前“While reading traditional, more negative news is important, consuming good news is also part of staying informed. (虽然阅读传统的、更多的负面新闻很重要，但消费好消息也是保持信息灵通的一部分。)”说明了消费好消息是保持信息灵通的一部分，空后“And it also brings meaningful benefits, like reduced stress and anxiety, higher rates of engagement, community building skills, and inspiration for creating a better world. (它也带来了有意义的好处，比如减少压力和焦虑，提高参与度，社区建设技能，以及创造更美好世界的灵感。)”说明了好消息的好处，空格处也应该是好消息的好处，D选项“It provides a more balanced view of the world. (它提供了一个更平衡的世界观。)”说明了看好消息的好处，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选D。 【18题详解】 空前“In fact, good news, known as solutions journalism, is becoming more popular, as publishers and news stations discover the benefits of sharing positive stories. Good Good Good is one of them. (事实上，随着出版商和新闻台发现分享积极故事的好处，被称为“解决方案新闻”的好消息正变得越来越受欢迎。Good Good Good就是其中之一。)”说明了Good Good Good是一家分享积极故事的公司，空格处应该对其进行进一步的介绍，G选项“The news media company is devoted to providing good news intentionally. (这家新闻媒体公司致力于有意地提供好消息。)”说明了这家公司致力于有意地提供好消息，是对它进行的进一步介绍，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选G。 【19题详解】 空前““If it bleeds, it leads.” has long been a saying used in the media to describe how news stories about violence, death and destruction draw readers’ attention. (“如果流血，它就会引导”一直以来都是媒体用来形容有关暴力、死亡和破坏的新闻报道如何吸引读者注意力的说法。)”说明了“If it bleeds, it leads”这句话是媒体用来形容有关暴力、死亡和破坏的新闻报道如何吸引读者注意力的说法，空格处应该说这会引起一个什么结果，E选项“And so, negative news stories are everywhere on news media. (因此，新闻媒体上到处都是负面新闻。)”说明了前面所说内容所导致的结果，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选E。 【20题详解】 空前“The thing is, however, there’s also good stuff out there—the delightful and kind parts of humanity. (然而，事实是，也有好的一面——人性中令人愉快和善良的一面。)”说明了有好的一面，空后“When you do find them, the world can suddenly feel like a very different place. (当你的确找到他们的时候，世界会突然变得不一样。)”表明了你有时候找不到好的一面，B选项“It’s just that we don’t hear as much about them. (只是我们很少听到关于它们的消息。)”说明我们有时是找不到那些好的方面，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选B。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分 30 分) 第一节(共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 For the past 18 years, my daughter has been around me all the time. Now that she is in college, the ___21___ of our relationship has totally changed and our relationship is completely ___22___. I’m not going to be there every morning to have breakfast with her. I won’t know when she’s mad or when she’s happy. Here’s a little story of our new ___23___. A week ago, my daughter wanted to ___24___ so she called me during the day as I was in meetings. I ___25___her later on, but she was in class. At midnight, she reached out ___26___ to ask if we could talk. Well, guess what? I was ___27___ . I thought we would talk the next day, but she was not ___28___ . Research shows that parents are ___29___ when their children are grown up, but for me that is when I start to get concerned. I am always left to____30____ , how can I, as a parent, remain ____31____to my daughter to guide, support and love through life's changes? We may have to ____32____ the way we communicate. My daughter encouraged me to go digital. That’s how I ventured into the world of social media, following her updates and occasionally sharing my own experiences. Through this ____33____ presence, the physical gap is ____34____and I feel I still have an active role in her life. This experience serves as a reminder that ____35____, however scary, holds the promise of growth in our shared journey. 21. A. problem B. progress C. goal D. context 22. A. cold B. special C. different D. casual 23. A. normal B. idea C. approach D. solution 24. A. catch up B. take over C. check out D. break away 25. A. visited B. touched C. tried D. emailed 26. A. by taxi B. by text C. in private D. in person 27. A. stupid B. angry C. excited D. asleep 28. A. available B. interested C. ready D. guilty 29. A. saddest B. busiest C. happiest D. best 30. A. decide B. wonder C. investigate D. distinguish 31. A. kind B. appreciative C. sensitive D. relevant 32. A. voice B. ignore C. shift D. continue 33 A. human B. virtual C. physical D. permanent 34. A. widened B. formed C. broken D. bridged 35. A. college B. relationship C. change D. communication 【答案】21. D 22. C 23. A 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. C 30. B 31. D 32. C 33. B 34. D 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者与女儿之间关系随着女儿进入大学而发生的变化，以及作者如何适应这种变化并努力维持与女儿的联系。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：既然她已经上大学了，我们关系的背景完全改变了，我们的关系也完全不同了。A. problem问题；B. progress进步；C. goal目标；D. context背景。根据上文“For the past 18 years, my daughter has been around me all the time. Now that she is in college(在过去的18年里，我的女儿一直陪在我身边。现在她上了大学)”可推理出此处说的是作者和女儿的关系背景发生了变化，故选D项。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. cold冷的；B. special特殊的；C. different不同的；D. casual漫不经心的。根据上文“For the past 18 years, my daughter has been around me all the time. Now that she is in college(在过去的18年里，我的女儿一直陪在我身边。现在她上了大学)”以及下文“I'm not going to be there every morning to have breakfast with her(我不会每天早上都在那里陪她吃早餐了。)”可推理出此处说的是作者和女儿的关系与以前不同了，故选C项。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这是我们新常态的一个小故事。A. normal常态；B. idea想法；C. approach方法；D. solution解决办法。根据下文“A week ago, my daughter wanted to … so she called me during the day as I was in meetings. I …her later on, but she was in class.(一周前，我女儿想……，所以她白天给我打电话，那时我在开会。我后来……，但是她在上课)”可推理出此处说的是作者与女儿相处的新常态，故选A项。 【24题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：一周前，我女儿想和我聊聊天（了解情况），所以在我开会期间她给我打了电话。A. catch up了解；B. take over接管；C. check out结账离开；D. break away突然离开。根据下文“ask if we could talk(询问是否能聊天)”可推理出此处上下文说的是女儿想聊天了解作者的情况，故选A项。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：后来我试着联系她，但她在上课。A. visited拜访；B. touched触摸；C. tried试图；D. emailed发电子邮件。根据下文“but she was in class(但是她在上课)”可推理出作者试图联系女儿，故选C项。 【26题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：到了午夜，她发短信问我能否聊聊。A. by taxi坐出租车；B. by text通过短信；C. in private私下地；D. in person亲自。根据下文“ask if we could talk(询问是否能聊天)”结合时间是半夜可推理出女儿通过短信询问作者能否聊天，故选B项。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我在睡觉。A. stupid愚蠢的；B. angry生气的；C. excited感到兴奋的；D. asleep睡着的。根据上文“At midnight(在午夜)”可推理出作者已经睡着了，故选D项。 【28题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我以为第二天我们能谈话，但是她没空。A. available有空的；B. interested感兴趣的；C. ready准备好的；D. guilty内疚的。根据上文“I thought we would talk the next day, but(我以为第二天我们能谈话，但是……)”可推理出作者的女儿没空，故选A项。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：研究表明，父母在孩子长大后最幸福，但对我来说，这正是我开始担忧的时候。A. saddest最伤心的；B. busiest最忙的；C. happiest最幸福的；D. best最好的。根据下文“but for me that is when I start to get concerned(这正是我开始担忧的时候)”可推理出空白处应填表示“最幸福的”含义的表达，故选C项。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我总是在想，作为父母，我怎样才能保持与女儿相关性，通过生活的变化来指导、支持和爱护她？A. decide决定；B. wonder想弄明白；C. investigate调查；D. distinguish区分。根据下文“how can I, as a parent, remain relevant to my daughter to guide, support and love through life’s changes?( 作为父母，我怎样才能保持与女儿的相关性，指导、支持和爱护她度过生活的变化？)”可知，下文说的是作者试图弄明白的问题，空白处应填表示“想弄明白”含义的表达，故选B项。 【31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. kind善良的；B. appreciative感激的；C. sensitive敏感的；D. relevant相关联的。根据下文“to guide, support and love through life’s changes(指导、支持和爱护她度过生活的变化)”可知，此处说的是作者希望能帮助孩子指导、支持和爱护她度过生活的变化，希望自己能保持与女儿的生活的相关性，故选D项。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们可能需要改变我们的沟通方式。A. voice表达；B. ignore忽视；C. shift改变；D. continue继续。根据下文“My daughter encouraged me to go digital.(我女儿鼓励我使用数字工具)”可知此处说的是要改变沟通的方式，故选C项。 【33题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：通过这种虚拟存在，物理上的距离被弥合了，我觉得自己仍然在她生活中扮演着一个积极的角色。A. human人的；B. virtual虚拟的；C. physical身体的；D. permanent永久的。根据上文“My daughter encouraged me to go digital.(我女儿鼓励我使用数字工具)”可知作者接受女儿的建议，使用数字工具，通过虚拟的方式得以仍然在女儿的生活中扮演着一个积极的角色，故选B项。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. widened加宽；B. formed形成；C. broken破坏；D. bridged弥合。根据上文“the physical gap(物理上的距离)”以及下文“I feel I still have an active role in her life(我觉得自己仍然在她生活中扮演着一个积极的角色)”可推理出此处说的是作者通过参与数字工具，得以弥合了物理上的距离，仍然在女儿的生活中扮演着一个积极的角色，故选D项。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这段经历提醒我们，无论变化多么令人害怕，它都承载着我们在共同旅程中成长的希望。A. college学院；B. relationship关系；C. change变化；D. communication沟通。根据上文“For the past 18 years, my daughter has been around me all the time. Now that she is in college(在过去的18年里，我的女儿一直陪在我身边。现在她上了大学)”以及“My daughter encouraged me to go digital.(我女儿鼓励我使用数字工具)”、“I feel I still have an active role in her life(我觉得自己仍然在她生活中扮演着一个积极的角色)”可知，作者的女儿去上大学，两人的关系发生了变化，但是作者采纳女儿的建议使用数字工具，得以弥合了物理上的距离，仍然在女儿的生活中扮演着一个积极的角色，故选C项。 第 II 卷 (非选择题, 共 55 分） 第三部分英语知识运用 第二节短文填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。 Deep in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, Dr. Chen, a famous cultural researcher from Beijing University, made a groundbreaking discovery that ____36____ (change) our fundamental understanding of indigenous healing practices. The isolated tribal community where she conducted her research for three months had developed a fantastic medical system, ____37____ (have) far superior effect ____38____ modern ways of treating some diseases. ____39____ astonished the scientific community most was their ingenious use of rare plant compounds, with which they developed ____40____ (target) therapies with remarkable precision. “If Western medicine ____41____ (adopt) these methods earlier,” Dr. Chen noted, “countless lives would have been saved.” The remote village, where ____42____ (generation) of traditional healers still preserve ancestral knowledge, maintains the ____43____ (strict) quality control rules for herbal preparation. “We must learn to respect nature ____44____ these indigenous experts do,” emphasized Dr. Chen, presenting her research findings at the World Health Assembly last month, ____45____ she received a standing applause for bridging traditional and modern medicine. 【答案】36. has changed 37. having 38. on 39. What 40. targeted 41. had adopted 42. generations 43. strictest 44. as 45. where 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文讲述了北京大学文化研究员陈博士在亚马逊雨林深处的重大发现：一个与世隔绝的部落社区发展出了一套奇妙的医疗体系，其利用稀有植物化合物的疗法在某些疾病的治疗效果上远超现代医学。 【36题详解】 考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：在亚马逊雨林深处，北京大学著名文化研究员陈博士有了一项突破性发现，这一发现改变了我们对土著治疗实践的根本认知。空处为定语从句的谓语动词，句中that指代的先行词“a groundbreaking discovery (一项突破性发现)”对现在产生了影响（改变了我们的基本认知），从句使用现在完成时，主语that，指代a groundbreaking discovery，主语视为单数，助动词应用has。故填has changed。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：她在这个与世隔绝的部落社区开展了三个月的研究，该社区已发展出一套奇妙的医疗体系，在治疗某些疾病方面，其效果远优于现代医学方法。句子谓语动词是 had developed，空处为非谓语动词作状语，The isolated tribal community与have之间为主动关系，应用现在分词。故填having。 【38题详解】 考查介词。句意：她在这个与世隔绝的部落社区开展了三个月的研究，该社区已发展出一套奇妙的医疗体系，在治疗某些疾病方面，其效果远优于现代医学方法。have ... effect on为固定搭配，意为“对……有的作用/影响”。故填on。 【39题详解】 考查主语从句。句意：最让科学界震惊的是他们对稀有植物化合物的巧妙利用，他们利用这些化合物开发出了具有显著精确度的靶向疗法。空处引导主语从句，从句缺少主语，指物，应用连接代词what引导，句首单词首字母大写。故填What。 【40题详解】 考查形容词。句意：最让科学界震惊的是他们对稀有植物化合物的巧妙利用，他们利用这些化合物开发出了具有显著精确度的靶向疗法。空处修饰名词therapies，应用形容词形式，targeted“有针对性的”，符合题意。故填targeted。 【41题详解】 考查虚拟语气。句意：陈博士指出：“如果西方医学更早采用这些方法，无数生命本可以被挽救。”根据“would have been saved”可知，此句为对过去的虚拟条件句，if引导的条件句结构为“had+过去分词”。故填had adopted。 【42题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：这个偏远村庄里，历代传统治疗师仍在传承着祖先的知识，他们对草药制备保持着最严格的质量控制规则。generation为可数名词，generations of表示“数代的”，应用复数形式。故填generations。 【43题详解】 考查形容词最高级。句意：这个偏远村庄里，历代传统治疗师仍在传承着祖先的知识，他们对草药制备保持着最严格的质量控制规则。结合句意可知定冠词the修饰形容词最高级，此处应用形容词最高级形式。故填strictest。 【44题详解】 考查方式状语从句。句意：“我们必须像这些土著专家一样学会尊重自然，”陈博士强调道。空处引导方式状语从句，表示“正如…… 一样”，应用as在此引导方式状语从句。故填as。 【45题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：上个月，她在世界卫生大会上展示了她的研究成果，并因在传统医学和现代医学之间架起桥梁而获得了起立鼓掌。空处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词the World Health Assembly，且关系词在从句中作地点状语，应用关系副词where引导该从句。故填where。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分） 第一节 书面表达（满分 15 分） 46. 假定你是李华，在网上商城购买了一本英文词典，但收到商品时发现词典有严重破损，且客服处理态度消极。请你给客服经理写一封投诉信，要求退换货并改进服务。 注意：1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。给出字数不计入总字数。 Dear Customer Service Manager, I hope this letter finds you well. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Customer Service Manager, I hope this letter finds you well. I’m writing to complain about an English dictionary I purchased from your online store. Upon receiving it, I was shocked to find severe damage to the book. I immediately contacted customer service, but their response was far from satisfactory. They seemed unconcerned and didn’t offer a proper solution. I demand a refund or replacement for the damaged dictionary. Moreover, I urge that you improve your customer service to avoid similar issues in the future. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达是一篇应用文。要求考生给客服经理写一封投诉信，要求退换货并改进服务。 【详解】1.词汇积累 严重的：severe→serious 立刻：immediately→at once 提供：offer→provide 此外：moreover→in addition 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：I demand a refund or replacement for the damaged dictionary. 拓展句：I demand a refund or replacement for the dictionary that is damaged. 【点睛】[高分句型1]I’m writing to complain about an English dictionary I purchased from your online store.（运用了省略了that的定语从句） [高分句型2]Moreover, I urge that you improve your customer service to avoid similar issues in the future.（运用了that引导宾语从句） 第二节 读后续写（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。 On my seventh birthday, I got a gift from my father, which was a book titled Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians. It was my favorite. I kept it under my pillow and read every page over and over every night enjoying the pictures of colorful animals. Some of the snakes were the most beautiful creatures I had ever seen. Little did I know that my book would end up saving a life. Years ago, my family moved into a new house near the woods. My father built a sandbox in our yard. The cat sometimes used the sandbox for a litter box, so my father had to put a plastic cover over it .When I wanted to build sand castles, I had to pull the cover off. One day before dinner, I ran to the sandbox to build a miniature city. I pulled off the plastic cover, and there in the sandbox was a snake. It was lying very sill, all coiled up, and it was beautiful. The snake had rings of color around it. I had seen a picture just like it in my guidebook, and I remembered that it was one of the prettiest snakes in it. It said in the book that the poisonous coral snake looked very much like the harmless king snake, the only difference was in the order of the colors. 1 ran inside to get the guidebook. “Mom! Mom! There’s a snake in the sandbox!” I yelled. “I have to find out what kind it is!” Mom came running. “Don’t touch it, Chris! It might be poisonous!” Dad was at work, so my mother went to get our neighbor, Mr. Cook. “Mr. Cook!” my mother yelled across the fence, “We have a snake in the sandbox, and it might be poisonous!” Mr. Cook was retired and lived with his wife in the house on the other side of our back fence. He came running toward the gale with a shovel and tried to kill the snake. 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。 “Wait!” I shouted, waving the guidebook in my hand. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “So what to do now?” Mr. Cook put down the shovel. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Para. 1: “Wait!” I shouted, waving the guidebook in my hand. “Let me have a check!” I yelled at the top of my throat, and then observed the snake carefully. I really want to keep the little snake alive because I love the little, lovely creature. So cautious was I that I couldn’t think anything else, the only sound rang our in my mind was that. “Save it!” I could even feel my heart pounding ever wildly in my chest because I was pretty nervous. Ultimately, I made a judgement “It’s not a poisonous but a harmless snake,” I said with extreme excitement. Para. 2: “So what to do now?” Mr. Cook put down the shovel. There is no doubt that we should let it out, but where? It suddenly dawned on me that king snake prefer warm dry places, and that was why the snake was in my sand box. “Maybe we can put it in the weeds there always under the sunshine” “Hmm. ok. We’ll do it.” Mr. Cook replied after thinking a while. Finally, Mr. Cook and I brought the harmless snake to the woods and made it back to nature. Fully satisfaction I had, this experience not only gives a chance to see the snake but also lets me know the importance of the harmony between people and nature. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了一条蛇爬到了作者的沙箱里，作者告诉了妈妈，妈妈去找来了邻居库克先生，他拿着铲子跑来，试图杀死那条蛇。幸亏作者最后认出了这条蛇没有毒，于是他们把蛇放生了。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“‘等等！’我大喊着，手里挥舞着旅行指南。”可知，第一段可描写作者辨认出蛇无毒的经过。 ②由第二段首句内容“‘那现在该怎么办呢？’库克先生放下铲子。”可知，第二段可描写作者和库克先生把蛇放生的经过。 2.续写线索：检查蛇——证实无毒——把蛇带到树林——放生 3词汇激活 行为类 检查：have a check / examine 叫喊：yell/scream 跳动：pound/beat 情绪类 可爱：lovely /cute 满足：satisfaction /content 【点睛】[高分句型1] I really want to keep the little snake alive because I love the little, lovely creature. (运用了because引导的原因状语从句) [高分句型2] It suddenly dawned on me that king snake prefer warm dry places, which was why the snake in my sand box. (运用了why引导的表语从句和which引导的非限制性定语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 成都市石室中学 2024-2025 学年度下期高 2026 届期中考试 英语试卷 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。考试用时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） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. When did the man visit the National Park? A. Last September. B. Last December. C. This July. 2. What does the woman think of Olivia? A. She is quiet. B. She is sociable. C. She is talkative. 3. What will the man do this Tuesday? A. Attend an interview. B. Meet his doctor. C. Deliver a speech. 4. What is the man’s chief consideration in choosing the cottage? A. Its location. B. Its comfort. C. Its facilities. 5. Where did the conversation probably take place? A. At the airport. B. In the office. C. At the hotel. 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 6 至 7 题。 6. What is the man’s attitude towards his job? A. He is tired of the same old routine. B. He is curious about his job prospect. C He is enthusiastic about this demanding job. 7. How old is the man? A. 25. B. 40. C. 65. 听第 7 段材料，回答 8 至 9 题。 8. What does the woman suggest buying for Amber’s housewarming? A. A purple blue dress. B. A pale pink lamp. C. Pale blue scented candles. 9. Who are the speakers? A. Amber’s neighbors. B. Amber’s house sitters. C. Amber’s parents. 听第 8 段材料，回答 10 至 13 题。 10. What does the man know about Zhuozheng Garden? A. It was first built in the Qing Dynasty. B. It tops the other classical gardens in Suzhou. C. It is about 6 miles away from Gusu District. 11. What does the woman say about Liuyuan Garden and Tuisi Garden? A. They are eighty miles apart. B. They are in opposite directions. C. They are quite close to each other. 12. Which garden will the man skip this time? A. Tuisi Garden. B. Liuyuan Garden. C. Zhuozheng Garden. 13. Why is Suzhou Museum worth visiting? A. It is otherwise known as the Garden Museum. B. It features the Qing Dynasty's garden landscaping. C. It houses relics dating back to the Ming and Qing dynasties. 听第 9 段材料，回答 14 至 16 题。 14. What are the speakers talking about? A. Managing the reading workload. B. Deciding which books to read. C. Choosing the right pen for marking. 15. What does the man use to mark new vocabulary? A. Orange color. B. Blue color. C. Yellow color. 16. What is the man's system for marking? A. He prefers to mark as little as possible. B. He marks after reading the entire paragraph. C. He uses smiley faces to identify amusing areas. 听第 10 段材料，回答 17 至 20 题。 17 What is the focus for the 2024-2025 SLP program? A. Academic achievements. Environmental protection. C. The development of leadership. 18. Which session of the program is to be run in the USA? A. Pre-summer program B. Summer program C. Post-summer program 19. What should the participants do after the summer program? A. Create a follow-up program. B. Complete academic coursework. C. Carry out their community engagement plans. 20. Who are encouraged to apply for the program? A. Overseas students studying in America now. B. Students who are interested in global issues. C. Students who haven’t been to America before. 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 Every year, travel trends shift as people seek new ways to explore the world. According to a 2025 survey by Booking.com, four major trends are set to shape the future of travel. Noctourism: Embracing the Night Sky Noctourism, or traveling to experience the beauty of the night, is gaining popularity. Travelers are visiting dark-sky areas to stargaze, track constellations, and witness cosmic events. A survey found that 60% of people want to avoid light pollution to enjoy clearer views of the stars. Australian travelers, in particular, are drawn to noctourism to escape harmful UV rays, with 56% aiming to reduce sun exposure during holidays. Longevity Retreats: Prioritizing Health and Long Life A new twist on wellness travel, “longevity retreats” focus on extending lifespan and improving health. Booking.com reports that 60% of travelers are interested in these trips, which blend cutting-edge treatments like red light therapy and cryotherapy with vacation experiences. Unlike traditional wellness breaks, these retreats offer long-term health benefits, not just temporary relaxation. AI-led Holidays: Simplifying Travel Planning For many, planning a holiday can be stressful. To ease this, 60% of Australian travelers now use AI tools to find less crowded destinations or hidden gems. Additionally, 29% are interested in AI-curated trips, where technology tailors itineraries (行程) to their preferences. Multi-generational Trips: Sharing Experiences Over Wealth The trend of “Spending Kids’ Inheritance” continues, with nearly half of travelers preferring to spend money on unforgettable trips rather than saving it for heirs (后嗣). This is especially true among baby boomers, who are happy to fund family vacations. In 2025, multi-generational trips will rise, with 80% of boomers willing to pay for their children’s and grandchildren’s holidays, emphasizing shared experiences over material wealth. 1. What do “noctourism” and “longevity retreats” have in common? A. Both prioritize escaping urban environments. B. Both compete for the same target customer group. C Neither requires advanced technology to participate. D. Both reflect our shift toward health-conscious travel. 2. What does the underlined word in AI-led Holidays mean? A. Carefully selected and organized B. Focused on eco-friendly destinations C. Created randomly by machine learning D. Designed with highly complex procedures 3. What can be inferred about the “Spending Kids’ Inheritance” trend? A Baby boomers are unwilling to fund family vacations. B. Multi-generational trips didn’t become popular until 2025. C. The trend reflects a preference for creating shared memories. D. Travelers prefer to save money for heirs rather than spend it on trips. B For some people, October is Octobear. On October 5, Katmai National Park and Preserve in southern Alaska kicked off Fat Bear Week, when fans compare before and after photos of bears to vote for the one they think has gained the most weight before they bed down for the long freezing winter. Bear 747, also known as “Bear Force One”, took the first-place spot with 68,105 votes. It weighed around 1,400 pounds. Fat Bear Week started in 2014. At first it was just Fat Bear Tuesday. Mike Fitz, a former park keeper at Katmai, noticed that live webcams showing the bears generated a lot of online comments, so he let people vote for their favorite fat bear on the Internet. The one-day event attracted 1,700 votes. In 2015, it was extended to a week. Last year, nearly 800,000 people got involved, turning it into a global campaign. The contest serves two main purposes. First, some of America’s national parks are in remote and undeveloped areas, which are difficult or costly to reach. Fat Bear Week brings Alaska’s wilderness to fans’ computer screens. “It’s not limited to the fortunate few who can go to the river anymore,” Fitz said. Second, Fat Bear Week brings attention to the bears and the ecosystems they live in. The 2,200 bears of Katmai are strong for feeding on some of the healthiest salmon (三文鱼) in the world, said Sara Wolman, a former park keeper. Salmon in the Pacific Northwest are suffering from overfishing, dam construction and warming rivers due to climate change. Luckily, Brooks River, which Katmai’s bears like to fish in, has been free from these threats so far. Fat Bear Week has spread like viruses. Fans and creators say it’s because it shows a conservation success story. For one week, people don’t have to focus on climate change or habitat loss. “Maybe things aren’t super great all the time in the world,” said Felicia Jimenez, who is a current Katmai keeper. “But there are some really fat bears in Alaska.” 4. Why did Bear 747 become the winner of Fat Bear Week in southern Alaska? A. It gained the most pounds. B. It was the heaviest. C. It presented the best photos. D. It was the most famous. 5. Why did Mike Fitz extend Fat Bear Tuesday to a week-long event in 2015? A. To reduce the cost of managing the online voting system. B. To attract more tourists to visit Katmai National Park in person. C. To increase public engagement with the bears’ ecological importance. D. To allow bears more time to gain weight to ensure a fairer competition. 6. What can we learn about Katmai’s bears? A. They can only be observed closely during Fat Bear Week. B. Their population has increased due to protective measures. C. They have a stable food source thanks to the well-preserved river. D. They’re the main reason why tourists visit the park throughout the year. 7. Which can be the best title for the text? A. Fat Bear Week: Conservation Is Joyful. B. Brown Bears; Winter Survival Is Crucial. C. Bear 747: A Fat Yet Healthy Champion. D. Katmai’s Bears: A Special Beauty Contest. C Wisconsin, known as America’s “cheese state,” is using dairy waste for winter road safety. In Polk County, officials discovered that cheese brine (卤水), a salty byproduct of cheese-making, melts snow and ice more effectively than traditional rock salt while cutting costs and environmental risks. Every winter, U.S. cities spend millions on rock salt to de-ice roads, but the practice harms vehicles, infrastructure, and ecosystems. Emil Norby, manager of Polk County’s highway department, faced this dilemma. “Buying salt or equipment to make it is too expensive,” he said. In 2008, he realized that dairy farms in Wisconsin release thousands of gallons of cheese brine annually. Why not repurpose it? F&A Dairy in Dresser, Wisconsin, produces 5,000 gallons of brine waste monthly. Until Norby’s proposal, the brine was treated as waste. Tests showed the brine’s 24 — 25% sodium (钠) content made it an ideal substance to replace magnesium chloride (氯化镁), a common road salt additive (添加剂). By pre-wetting rock salt with brine before spreading it on icy roads, crews found the salt activated faster and lasted longer. The results impressed Norby. Cheese brine remains liquid at -21℉, melting ice more efficiently. Even better, the dairy provides the brine for free — Polk County only pays 9 cents per gallon for transportation, compared to $1.29 per gallon for buying magnesium chloride. In its first year, the county saved $40,000 and reduced rock salt use by 30–40%. Springtime inspections found the remaining substance not harmful. Today, Polk County mixes cheese brine with hot brine and magnesium chloride, using 32,000 gallons annually to cover 1,200 miles of roads. Neighboring regions, including Milwaukee, are following suit. Milwaukee, which once tried beet juice and molasses as de-icing alternatives, will launch a cheese brine pilot program this winter after using 44,339 tons of rock salt last year. As Norby notes, Wisconsin’s dairy abundance offers a sustainable, cost-effective twist on road maintenance (维护) in winter. “Why waste a resource when we can turn trash into treasure?” he asks. Polk County’s innovation proves that creativity — and a little cheese — can go a long way on icy roads. 8. What is the challenge using rock salt for de-icing roads? A. It is difficult to obtain in large quantities. B. It is not effective in melting snow and ice. C. It requires specialized equipment to apply. D. It is too expensive and environmentally harmful. 9. Which statement is true about cheese brine for de-icing? A. Cheese brine must mix with chemicals to work. B. The only cost for Polk County is the transportation fee. C. Cheese brine can completely replace rock salt for de-icing. D. Cheese brine can work effectively in any weather condition. 10. Why are Milwaukee’s previous de-icing experiments mentioned? A. To emphasize the diversity of de-icing methods. B. To explain Milwaukee’s slow adoption of cheese brine. C. To highlight the superiority of cheese brine for de-icing. D. To show Milwaukee’s long-term search for de-icing solutions. 11. Which of the following best summarizes the passage? A. Polk County’s innovation in road maintenance takes the country by storm. B. The ineffectiveness of rock salt forces Wisconsin to find new de-icing methods. C. Wisconsin’s dairy waste is transformed into an effective and green de-icing solution. D. Different de-icing materials are compared in terms of cost and environmental impact. D Online marketplaces for goods and services are increasingly valuable and powerful. When it comes to their reputation systems, they typically take the form of five-star ratings. While the systems are good enough at identifying and weeding out very low-quality products or suppliers, they do a poor job of separating good from great products or suppliers. This may not be a big issue for marketplaces offering basic, mass-market products and services, but it can be a serious problem for marketplaces where it is important to allow truly great providers to differentiate themselves clearly. In their current application, five-star rating systems suffer from several shortcomings. Lacking motivations for providing truthful feedback, users who have extreme experiences (either very bad or very good) are much more likely to leave feedback than users who have average experiences, thus creating selection biases (偏见). Ratings are also likely to experience “grade” inflation (贬值), so that in some marketplaces having a 4.8-star average, or 96% positive feedback, does not mean that the supplier is particularly exceptional. And in some marketplaces, the difference between 4.5 stars and 4.8 stars could be massive, making it hard for users to differentiate OK suppliers from very good ones. Several options are available to offer users a more precise sense of suppliers’ relative ranking. A basic thing they could do would be to show users the average score for all suppliers in the relevant category. By seeing the whole distribution and where the supplier fits in it, the user could quickly get a sense of the overall situation. The second key measure advocated is to adjust user ratings for differences in reviewing behavior. Specifically, a given user’s review could be given a larger weight if there is a higher variance in the individual’s reviewer scores (in contrast to someone who always gives the same or similar score). Although rating systems alone can't guarantee trust and safety in online marketplaces, applying these measures can make rating systems more reliable and reduce the need for additional services. 12. What is the main problem with the five-star rating systems in online marketplaces? A. They often give wrong ratings to average experiences. B. They are unable to identify low-quality products or suppliers. C. They are not widely used in marketplaces offering basic products. D. They can’t effectively distinguish good from great products or suppliers. 13. What can be inferred from a hotel’s 4.8-star rating on an online travel site? A. Most guests had great stays. B. It offers incomparable service. C. The rating may be misleading. D. It's far better than 4-star hotels. 14. What helps users better understand suppliers’ relative ranking? A. Presenting the exceptional scores of all suppliers. B. Displaying the total number of reviews for each supplier. C. Highlighting reviews from the same user with distinct scores. D. Evaluating reviews from various users with consistent scores. 15. What can we infer about the impact of adjusting user ratings for reviewing behavior? A. It will eliminate all forms of rating bias. B. It will discourage users from leaving feedback altogether. C. It will make suppliers with consistent high ratings less visible. D. It will improve the accuracy of relative rankings among suppliers. 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。 It’s no secret that reading good news feels a lot better than reading bad news. Like, would you rather bite into a lemon, or sip on a fresh glass of lemonade? ___16___The world is full of problems and conflicts and we need to stay informed and alert (警觉的) to what’s going on around us. While reading traditional, more negative news is important, consuming good news is also part of staying informed. ____17____ And it also brings meaningful benefits, like reduced stress and anxiety, higher rates of engagement, community building skills, and inspiration for creating a better world. Plus, knowing what to look for in the good news landscape is a key part of improving our media literacy skills and being thoughtful news consumers. In fact, good news, known as solutions journalism, is becoming more popular, as publishers and news stations discover the benefits of sharing positive stories. Good Good Good is one of them. ____18____ A team of reporters and editors there work daily to deliver stories that make readers feel hopeful and equipped to do more good with possible solutions. “If it bleeds, it leads.” has long been a saying used in the media to describe how news stories about violence, death and destruction draw readers’ attention. ____19____ The thing is, however, there’s also good stuff out there — the delightful and kind parts of humanity. “Beautiful stories are happening worldwide. ____20____When you do find them, the world can suddenly feel like a very different place. Good news is a vital part of how we learn about the world and solving the world’s problems.” Hervey, one of Good Good Good’s editors said. A. Share good news with people around you. B. It’s just that we don’t hear as much about them. C. But the “bad news” has its place in the world. D. It provides a more balanced view of the world. E. And so, negative news stories are everywhere on news media. F. Heartwarming stories make you cry and feel good. G. The news media company is devoted to providing good news intentionally. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分 30 分) 第一节(共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 For the past 18 years, my daughter has been around me all the time. Now that she is in college, the ___21___ of our relationship has totally changed and our relationship is completely ___22___. I’m not going to be there every morning to have breakfast with her. I won’t know when she’s mad or when she’s happy. Here’s a little story of our new ___23___. A week ago, my daughter wanted to ___24___ so she called me during the day as I was in meetings. I ___25___her later on, but she was in class. At midnight, she reached out ___26___ to ask if we could talk. Well, guess what? I was ___27___ . I thought we would talk the next day, but she was not ___28___ . Research shows that parents are ___29___ when their children are grown up, but for me that is when I start to get concerned. I am always left to____30____ , how can I, as a parent, remain ____31____to my daughter to guide, support and love through life's changes? We may have to ____32____ the way we communicate. My daughter encouraged me to go digital. That’s how I ventured into the world of social media, following her updates and occasionally sharing my own experiences. Through this ____33____ presence, the physical gap is ____34____and I feel I still have an active role in her life. This experience serves as a reminder that ____35____, however scary, holds the promise of growth in our shared journey. 21. A. problem B. progress C. goal D. context 22. A. cold B. special C. different D. casual 23. A. normal B. idea C. approach D. solution 24. A. catch up B. take over C. check out D. break away 25. A. visited B. touched C. tried D. emailed 26. A. by taxi B. by text C. in private D. in person 27 A. stupid B. angry C. excited D. asleep 28. A. available B. interested C. ready D. guilty 29. A. saddest B. busiest C. happiest D. best 30. A. decide B. wonder C. investigate D. distinguish 31. A. kind B. appreciative C. sensitive D. relevant 32. A. voice B. ignore C. shift D. continue 33. A. human B. virtual C. physical D. permanent 34. A. widened B. formed C. broken D. bridged 35. A. college B. relationship C. change D. communication 第 II 卷 (非选择题, 共 55 分） 第三部分英语知识运用 第二节短文填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。 Deep in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, Dr. Chen, a famous cultural researcher from Beijing University, made a groundbreaking discovery that ____36____ (change) our fundamental understanding of indigenous healing practices. The isolated tribal community where she conducted her research for three months had developed a fantastic medical system, ____37____ (have) far superior effect ____38____ modern ways of treating some diseases. ____39____ astonished the scientific community most was their ingenious use of rare plant compounds, with which they developed ____40____ (target) therapies with remarkable precision. “If Western medicine ____41____ (adopt) these methods earlier,” Dr. Chen noted, “countless lives would have been saved.” The remote village, where ____42____ (generation) of traditional healers still preserve ancestral knowledge, maintains the ____43____ (strict) quality control rules for herbal preparation. “We must learn to respect nature ____44____ these indigenous experts do,” emphasized Dr. Chen, presenting her research findings at the World Health Assembly last month, ____45____ she received a standing applause for bridging traditional and modern medicine. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分） 第一节 书面表达（满分 15 分） 46. 假定你是李华，在网上商城购买了一本英文词典，但收到商品时发现词典有严重破损，且客服处理态度消极。请你给客服经理写一封投诉信，要求退换货并改进服务。 注意：1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。给出字数不计入总字数。 Dear Customer Service Manager, I hope this letter finds you well. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 第二节 读后续写（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。 On my seventh birthday, I got a gift from my father, which was a book titled Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians. It was my favorite. I kept it under my pillow and read every page over and over every night enjoying the pictures of colorful animals. Some of the snakes were the most beautiful creatures I had ever seen. Little did I know that my book would end up saving a life. Years ago, my family moved into a new house near the woods. My father built a sandbox in our yard. The cat sometimes used the sandbox for a litter box, so my father had to put a plastic cover over it .When I wanted to build sand castles, I had to pull the cover off. One day before dinner, I ran to the sandbox to build a miniature city. I pulled off the plastic cover, and there in the sandbox was a snake. It was lying very sill, all coiled up, and it was beautiful. The snake had rings of color around it. I had seen a picture just like it in my guidebook, and I remembered that it was one of the prettiest snakes in it. It said in the book that the poisonous coral snake looked very much like the harmless king snake, the only difference was in the order of the colors. 1 ran inside to get the guidebook. “Mom! Mom! There’s a snake in the sandbox!” I yelled. “I have to find out what kind it is!” Mom came running. “Don’t touch it, Chris! It might be poisonous!” Dad was at work, so my mother went to get our neighbor, Mr. Cook. “Mr. Cook!” my mother yelled across the fence, “We have a snake in the sandbox, and it might be poisonous!” Mr. Cook was retired and lived with his wife in the house on the other side of our back fence. He came running toward the gale with a shovel and tried to kill the snake. 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。 “Wait!” I shouted, waving the guidebook in my hand. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “So what to do now?” Mr. Cook put down the shovel. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$