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【机密】2025年7月4日前 2024—2025学年度（下期）高中学业质量调研抽测 高二英语试题 （本试卷满分150分，考试时间：120分钟） 注意事项： 1.答卷前：先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证条码粘贴在答题卡上指定位置。 2.选择题，每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。 3.非选择题，用0.5mm黑色签字笔写在答题卡上对应的答题区域，写在非答题区域无效。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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. What might the woman be? A. A customer. B. A shopkeeper. C. An investigator. 2. How does the woman feel now? A. Anxious. B. Surprised. C. Regretful. 3. What is the man going to do this weekend? A. Pay the bill. B. Fix the kitchen counter. C. Call the water company. 4. How many local students are there in the college? A. 800. B. 2400. C. 3200. 5. What does the woman mean? A. The book overpromises. B. Self-discovery is possible. C. Don’t judge by appearances. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答第6、7题。 6. Why is Lisa unable to go hiking this weekend? A. She’s feeling sick. B. She’s busy with work. C. She has a family event. 7 What will Mike probably do next? A. Check the weather. B. Go hiking with friends. C. Make a family plan. 听下面一段对话，回答第8至10题。 8. Which program does the man prefer? A Life Beats. B. Weekly Education Show. C. Family Matters. 9. What is the man’s suggestion to the Family Channel? A. Be serious to the audience. B. Cut the Life Beats program. C. Add more educational programs. 10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Friends discussing TV programs. B. A TV representative and a viewer. C. Coworkers working on a TV program. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至13题。 11. What do the speakers mainly talk about? A. The weather changes. B. The trees’ growing speed. C. The environmental protection. 12. When do trees grow slower? A. During cold seasons. B. During hot seasons. C. During rainy months. 13. What will Dr. Harris probably talk about next? A. The benefit of warmer temperatures. B. The method of measuring tree growth. C. The environmental impact over time. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至16题。 14. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In an office. B. In a car. C. At a grocery store. 15. What is the main reason for the delay in traffic? A. Bad weather conditions. B. Road construction. C. A major accident. 16. What does the man recommend? A. Choosing the fastest route. B. Leaving early to avoid delay. C. Buying some snacks for the drive. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至20题。 17. Where was the Global Piano Festival held in 2000? A. In Vienna. B. In Paris. C. In Wales. 18. What type of music was Sarah required to perform? A. Jazz and folk music. B. Classical and jazz music. C. Classical and modern music. 19. What did Sarah think about the competition she entered? A. It was a life-defining moment. B. It was a fun and casual experience. C. It was just another competition for her. 20. What does Sarah value most when she judges the competition? A. The technical skill. B. The emotional expression. C. The physical performance. 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A、 B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A The Cambridge Public Library is pleased to offer the following programs that begin on March 30. Wellness for Older Adults: Chair Yoga (瑜伽) Monday, March 30, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Join us each Monday at the Central Square Branch for Chair Yoga, led by experienced instructor Louise Parker. This is an in-person program taking place in the Lewis Room at Central Square. Registration is required for each class. Louise Parker has been practicing yoga for close to 20 years. She is trained in the Yoga Shanti method of practice, which is rooted in traditional yoga methods. STEAM Academy: iFp Studio Innovators for Pumose (iFp) Studio is a teen-powered design and learning program where teens use their energy and creative vision to imagine and build a better world. Exploring art, design, science, technology, and storytelling within a social network, teens work together in real-world projects. Teens are invited to learn more on the iFp website and submit an application. Artful Evenings: Social Creating for Adults Monday, March 31, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Express your creativity at our open art-making program for adults! Bring your own projects or start something new with free materials and supplies. This self-guided, relaxed environment is perfect for art-making enthusiasts of all levels to enjoy a leisure evening and connect with others. Snacks provided! Registration is helpful. Free Drop-in Tutoring for Teens Tuesday, April 1 and Thursday, April 3, 5:00-6:00 p.m. Need help with a class? Have a question before an exam? Our teachers are available to help you! Cambridge School Volunteers and the Library are pleased to offer tutoring services in the Teen Room. No registration is required. Stop by or call 617-349-4027 to learn more. 1. What is the purpose of the text? A. To promote fitness. B. To encourage donations. C. To introduce opportunities. D. To announce activities. 2. Which program is for teens interested in science and art projects? A. STEAM Academy: iFp Studio. B. Free Drop-in Tutoring for Teens. C. Wellness for Older Adults: Chair Yoga. D. Artful Evenings: Social Creating for Adults. 3. What can we learn about the “Artful Evenings” event? A. It requires pre-registration. B. It offers guidance to artists. C. It involves physical exercise. D. It encourages social interaction. B During a challenging period, retired worker Manuel Vera, 74, sought to help his Sitter Spring, Maryland, neighbors by offering free bicycle repairs. What began as a small effort to fix bikes soon expanded into a community project. After realizing unused bikes gathered dust in garages, Vera began collecting donations, redecorating them in his backyard — equipped with tools, Wi-Fi, and classic rock — and giving them away for free to refugees (难民), low-income families, and others in need. Vera’s operation has grown rapidly. He partners with local parks, food banks, and nonprofits like Homes Not Borders to deliver bikes to people resettling in the Washington, D.C. area. At “Free Bikes” events, he matches receivers with donated cycles, helmets, and locks. He has given away over 700 bicycles so far. The community stands behind him, with neighbors donating bikes and organizations like Farmers Club collecting 36 bikes. Vera tailors each donation to receivers’ needs. For Ibrahim Alashe, a Syrian refugee seeking exercise, he provided an $800 sports bike. For an Afghan security guard needing reliable transport, he added lights, a pump, and a reflective vest (背心). Manizha Azizi of Homes Not Borders praises Vera’s devotion, “I just give him the information, and he takes it from there.” Nicknamed the “Bike Dude,” Vera — a Peruvian immigrant who arrived in the U.S. at 14 — understands the struggles of rebuilding life in a totally foreign country. His project not only offers practical transport but also generosity, allowing refugees and low-income residents to get around, explore, and grow. As Vera says, “If you like this bike, it’s yours.” Through his selfless work, Silver Spring pedals toward a more connected, caring future. 4. What is the text mainly about? A. A community project for bicycle riders. B. Challenges faced by low-income families. C. A man’s community bike donation program. D. The history of bicycle repairs in Silver Spring. 5. Why did Manuel Vera start repairing bikes? A. To help neighbors out. B. To partner with food banks. C. To recycle unused bike parts. D. To promote bike repair skills. 6. What did Vera give the Afghan security guard? A. Free bike repair lessons. B. A bike with safety equipment. C. A sports bike for exercise. D. A bike donated by Farmers Club. 7. Why does Vera understand refugees’ struggles? A. He once faced the same challenges. B. He lived in many foreign countries. C. He collected donated bikes nationwide. D. He struggled with project management. C The Secret History of “Spill the Beans” The phrase “spill the beans” — meaning to tell a secret — has confused English learners for years. While no one knows exactly where it came from, language experts have interesting ideas. One story connects it to ancient Greece, where people used white and black beans to vote (投票). If someone knocked over a bowl of beans by mistake, the secret results would be seen too early, like “spilling” the truth. But researchers like Dr. Laurel Brinton say there’s no proof this old custom led to today’s phrase. The first written use of “spill the beans” was in a 1919 adventure book, The Man from Tall Timber. A character jokes, “Mother certainly has spilled the beans!” Experts explain that “spill” once meant both “tell secrets” since the 1500s and “drop things” since the 1400s. Beans, being small and easy to spill, stood for unimportant things. Over time, people began using the phrase to describe accidentally sharing secrets. By the 1950s, it entered the mainstream of daily talk, especially when asking friends to share secrets or admit hidden facts. A newer version, “spill the tea,” started in American TV shows in the 1990s and later spread online. Here, “tea” means truth or exciting secrets. Unlike beans, this liquid metaphor shows how modern internet culture creates new sayings. Both phrases prove that common things like beans and tea inspire expressions about sharing secrets. Why beans? Dr. Brinton says beans are cheap and known worldwide, making them perfect symbols for small, everyday matters. Whether talking about beans used for voting or coffee beans, their tiny size and easy-to-spill nature perfectly show the idea of secrets slipping out. From ancient Greece to today’s social media, beans still influence how we talk about keeping secrets. Next time someone says “spill the beans,” remember: you’re using a phrase shaped by hundreds of years of language history — maybe even ancient Greek ideas! 8. When did “spill the beans” become popular? A. In the 1400s. B. In the 1500s. C. In the 1950s. D. In the 1990s. 9. What is the function of paragraph 3? A. To analyse the history of coffee beans. B. To share the development of TV shows. C To explain the popularity of spilled beans. D. To introduce the creation of a modern saying. 10. Why do beans symbolize secrets according to the text? A. They are invaluable. B. They are common and small. C. They are easy to count. D. They are used for legal voting. 11. Where is the text probably taken from? A. A history brochure. B. A science report. C. An English textbook. D. A cooking blog. D Modern life offers countless conveniences designed to reduce stress — food delivery apps replace cooking, GPS removes navigation (导航) challenges, and AI tools write emails effortlessly. Yet research reveals these comforts may weaken the mental power needed to handle life’s difficulties. Technological conveniences demonstrate this phenomenon clearly. While GPS provides smooth guidance, a 2020 Scientific Reports study found frequent users experience an obvious drop in hippocampal-dependent spatial memory — the brain’s natural mapping system. Heavy reliance on digital navigation erases self-guided way-finding abilities, increasing the possibility of getting lost and broader cognitive (认知的) loss. Similarly, social media overuse averaging 3 to 4 hours daily for young adults matches up with rising depression rates, as shown in a 2018 Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology study. Psychologist Gloria Mark’s research further links constant digital distractions to shrinking focus duration, now averaging 47 seconds compared to 2.5 minutes two decades ago. Physical health pays its own price for comfort. Inactive lifestyles enabled by convenience technologies contribute to global health issues — over 30% of adults worldwide lack sufficient physical activity (The Lancet Global Health, 2024). A Frontiers in Public Health review confirms regular exercise strengthens not just the body but emotional strength, highlighting the risks of avoiding physical effort. The surprising truth lies in stress’s evolutionary (进化的) role. Scientists emphasize that manageable challenges boost neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to adapt itself. Our brains reach the best performance under manageable stress, or “custress,” which builds adaptability. Constant comfort weakens mental flexibility, creating weak responses to tough situations. Psychologist Carol Dweck’s growth mindset theory supports this: embracing difficulty develops cognitive strength. Even boredom serves a purpose. A University of Central Lancashire study reveals that resisting digital distractions during leisure moments encourages creativity. When minds wander freely instead of focusing on the touchscreen, they generate innovative solutions — proof that regular discomfort strengthens problem-solving abilities. 12. What key finding is mentioned about GPS reliance? A. GPS navigation weakens one’s physical health. B. GPS usage contributes to a sense of well-being. C. GPS reliance decreases natural sense of direction. D. GPS dependence boosts creative thinking abilities. 13. What does the underlined word “shrinking” mean in Paragraph 2? A. Expanding. B. Switching. C. Limiting. D. Decreasing. 14. Which statement will the author probably support? A. Inactivity increases emotional health. B. Social media reduces depression rates. C. Manageable stress strengthens the mind. D. Boredom harms problem-solving skills. 15. What is the best title for the text? A. Technology Simplifies Modern Life B. Comfort Weakens Mental Power C. The Benefits of Digital Navigation D. Stress Causes Health Problems 第二节（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。 Cities need nature to stay healthy. ____16____ Known as the “lungs of a city”, they not only beautify urban areas but also provide environment health, social, and economic benefits. These spaces play a key role in improving the quality of life for city residents. Urban parks protect the environment. Trees absorb harmful gases like carbon dioxide and produce oxygen, reducing air pollution. They also provide shade, which lowers temperatures during hot summers. For example, studies show parks can reduce the “heat island” effect caused by roads and buildings, cooling nearby areas by up to 7℃. ____17____ Parks improve public health. They offer spaces for jogging cycling, and other exercises, encouraging physical activity. Spending time in nature also reduces stress and improves mental health. Research shows people who visit parks regularly have lower risks of being overweight and heart disease. ____18____ They are vital for healthy living. ____19____ People from different backgrounds gather here to relax and connect. Children make friends on playgrounds, while cultural festivals in picnic areas unite neighbors. As experts say, “Parks break down social barriers and create shared joy.” These interactions build a sense of belonging in crowded cities. Parks greatly benefit local economies. Homes near parks often have higher values, attracting families and investors. ____20____ Parks also draw tourists, boosting income for hotels, and restaurants. A. Clearly, parks are not just for fun. B. Parks strengthen community connections. C. Investing in parks creates jobs and supports businesses. D. Urban parks are essential green spaces in modern cities. E. This makes parks critical for cities facing climate challenges. F. Maintaining green spaces is wise for cities aiming for growth. G. Nearby shops and cafes see more customers, especially on weekends. 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、 B、C和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Railway stations are usually busy places. However, Khurana, a kind-hearted lady in India, turned one of these stations into a place to ____21____. She often noticed a number of ____22____ children near the station whose families couldn’t ____23____ to send them to school. In ____24____, Khurana immediately took action and ____25____ the “Platform (站台) School”. At this school, the children don’t sit in ____26____ classrooms. Instead, they learn right on the ____27____, with the ground serving as their blackboard. They study ____28____ like music, languages, and mathematics. The children can also sing and play games to ____29____ a more relaxed learning atmosphere. However, there are still _____30_____: for example, they can’t chat during class, but they can raise their hands to ask questions. Today, there are many Platform Schools across India, offering these children a(an) _____31_____ to pursue their dreams. Khurana _____32_____ that if children couldn’t come to school, then the school should come to them. Her goal was to provide a basic _____33_____, build the children’s self-esteem, and _____34_____ new possibilities for those who suffer from poverty, child labor, and violence. _____35_____, in 2010, Inderjit Khurana passed away, but her impact and memory continue to live on. 21. A. entertain B. create C. learn D. socialize 22. A. poor B. intelligent C. enthusiastic D. playful 23. A. bear B. decide C. choose D. afford 24. A. response B. preparation C. emergency D. defense 25. A. developed B. founded C. introduced D. attended 26. A. noisy B. crowded C. traditional D. comfortable 27. A. stage B. train C. platform D. track 28. A. arts B. subjects C. programs D. skills 29. A. enjoy B. organize C. manage D. design 30. A. tasks B. obstacles C. concerns D. rules 31. A. solution B. chance C. advantage D. option 32. A. denied B. predicted C. implied D. believed 33. A. resource B. support C. education D. shelter 34. A. insist on B. fight with C. appeal to D. open up 35. A. Sadly B. Quietly C. Proudly D. Inspiringly 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Terracotta Warriors of China are excellent storytellers. Since they ____36____ (discover) years ago, these warriors have revealed interesting details about the soldiers of Qin. Detailed examination of them has shown ____37____ life during the ancient Qin Dynasty was like. While shoes may not be the first thing one would notice of these 2,200-year-old sculptures, an analysis of ____38____ (they) footwear showed that they might have played a “vital role” in the Qin army. ____39____ (research) analyzed the shoes and then made a copy of the footwear ____40____ (use) the shoe-making techniques and materials known to be used by the Qin people. The study compared the ____41____ (reproduce) shoes with those in modern society and found that the copies were extremely flexible and provided the wearers with ____42____ more comfortable, stable and efficient walking experience. Equally fascinating ____43____ (be) the warriors’ clothes. When the Terracotta Warriors were ____44____ (original) created, their clothes were painted candy-coloured. In many cases, the paint has not survived the centuries, but a few of the warriors have been unearthed _____45_____ their original colouring still largely undamaged. Reconstructions based on this research seem to suggest the Qin fashion — at least in the army — was to clash (撞击) colors. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 （满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Eric即将开启暑假旅行。请给他回封邮件，分享你的旅行计划，内容包括： 1.介绍目的地； 2.说明理由。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。 Dear Eric, How is everything going? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节 （满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Casey Holihan and her husband, John Noe, were stuck on a remote mountain road during a snowstorm. The storm had knocked out power lines and cell phone service, leaving them with no way to call for help. Their car was low on fuel, and the heater had stopped working hours ago. The couple had been driving for hours, trying to reach a nearby town for a family gathering, but the unexpected storm had turned their journey into a nightmare. To make matters worse, they had no food or warm clothing with them, and the temperature was dropping rapidly. As they sat in the freezing car, Casey noticed a small cabin (小木屋) about a hundred yards off the road. It seemed abandoned, with snow piled high around its windows. But then she saw a weak light flashing inside. “Maybe someone is in there,” she said hopefully. “We could ask for help or at least some warmth.” John was doubtful. “The road is blocked, and the storm is too dangerous. Even if someone is there, how can we get to them without getting lost or injured?” He was right; the snow was so deep that it was nearly impossible to walk through, and the wind was roaring fiercely. But Casey couldn’t shake the feeling that there might be someone in that cabin who could help them. She knew they needed to act quickly before they froze to death. “We have to try,” she insisted. “We can’t just sit here and wait for the storm to pass. We need to find a way to get to that cabin.” John sighed, knowing she was right. They had to take a risk. But how could they get through the storm and reach the cabin safely? And if they did find someone inside, would that person have the resources to help them? These questions weighed heavily on their minds as they debated their next move. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 With a deep breath, they decided to head for the cabin. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ As they reached the cabin, they knocked on the door. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 【机密】2025年7月4日前 2024—2025学年度（下期）高中学业质量调研抽测 高二英语试题 （本试卷满分150分，考试时间：120分钟） 注意事项： 1.答卷前：先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证条码粘贴在答题卡上指定位置。 2.选择题，每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。 3.非选择题，用0.5mm黑色签字笔写在答题卡上对应的答题区域，写在非答题区域无效。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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. What might the woman be? A. A customer. B. A shopkeeper. C. An investigator. 2. How does the woman feel now? A. Anxious. B. Surprised. C. Regretful. 3. What is the man going to do this weekend? A. Pay the bill. B. Fix the kitchen counter. C. Call the water company. 4. How many local students are there in the college? A. 800. B. 2400. C. 3200. 5. What does the woman mean? A. The book overpromises. B. Self-discovery is possible. C. Don’t judge by appearances. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答第6、7题。 6. Why is Lisa unable to go hiking this weekend? A. She’s feeling sick. B. She’s busy with work. C. She has a family event. 7. What will Mike probably do next? A. Check the weather. B. Go hiking with friends. C. Make a family plan. 听下面一段对话，回答第8至10题。 8. Which program does the man prefer? A. Life Beats. B. Weekly Education Show. C. Family Matters. 9. What is the man’s suggestion to the Family Channel? A. Be serious to the audience. B. Cut the Life Beats program. C. Add more educational programs. 10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Friends discussing TV programs. B. A TV representative and a viewer. C. Coworkers working on a TV program. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至13题。 11. What do the speakers mainly talk about? A. The weather changes. B. The trees’ growing speed. C. The environmental protection. 12. When do trees grow slower? A. During cold seasons. B. During hot seasons. C. During rainy months. 13. What will Dr. Harris probably talk about next? A. The benefit of warmer temperatures. B. The method of measuring tree growth. C. The environmental impact over time. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至16题。 14. Where does the conversation probably take place? A In an office. B. In a car. C. At a grocery store. 15. What is the main reason for the delay in traffic? A. Bad weather conditions. B. Road construction. C. A major accident. 16. What does the man recommend? A. Choosing the fastest route. B. Leaving early to avoid delay. C. Buying some snacks for the drive. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至20题。 17. Where was the Global Piano Festival held in 2000? A. In Vienna. B. In Paris. C. In Wales. 18. What type of music was Sarah required to perform? A. Jazz and folk music. B. Classical and jazz music. C. Classical and modern music. 19. What did Sarah think about the competition she entered? A. It was a life-defining moment. B. It was a fun and casual experience. C. It was just another competition for her. 20. What does Sarah value most when she judges the competition? A. The technical skill. B. The emotional expression. C. The physical performance. 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A、 B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A The Cambridge Public Library is pleased to offer the following programs that begin on March 30. Wellness for Older Adults: Chair Yoga (瑜伽) Monday, March 30, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Join us each Monday at the Central Square Branch for Chair Yoga, led by experienced instructor Louise Parker. This is an in-person program taking place in the Lewis Room at Central Square. Registration is required for each class. Louise Parker has been practicing yoga for close to 20 years. She is trained in the Yoga Shanti method of practice, which is rooted in traditional yoga methods. STEAM Academy: iFp Studio Innovators for Pumose (iFp) Studio is a teen-powered design and learning program where teens use their energy and creative vision to imagine and build a better world. Exploring art, design, science, technology, and storytelling within a social network, teens work together in real-world projects. Teens are invited to learn more on the iFp website and submit an application. Artful Evenings: Social Creating for Adults Monday, March 31, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Express your creativity at our open art-making program for adults! Bring your own projects or start something new with free materials and supplies. This self-guided, relaxed environment is perfect for art-making enthusiasts of all levels to enjoy a leisure evening and connect with others. Snacks provided! Registration is helpful. Free Drop-in Tutoring for Teens Tuesday, April 1 and Thursday, April 3, 5:00-6:00 p.m. Need help with a class? Have a question before an exam? Our teachers are available to help you! Cambridge School Volunteers and the Library are pleased to offer tutoring services in the Teen Room. No registration is required. Stop by or call 617-349-4027 to learn more. 1. What is the purpose of the text? A. To promote fitness. B. To encourage donations. C. To introduce opportunities. D. To announce activities. 2. Which program is for teens interested in science and art projects? A. STEAM Academy: iFp Studio. B. Free Drop-in Tutoring for Teens. C. Wellness for Older Adults: Chair Yoga. D. Artful Evenings: Social Creating for Adults. 3. What can we learn about the “Artful Evenings” event? A. It requires pre-registration. B. It offers guidance to artists. C. It involves physical exercise. D. It encourages social interaction. 【答案】1. D 2. A 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了剑桥公共图书馆从3月30日开始举办的一系列活动。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“The Cambridge Public Library is pleased to offer the following programs that begin on March 30.(剑桥公共图书馆很高兴提供以下从3月30日开始的活动项目)”以及后文对各个活动的详细介绍可知，本文的目的是宣布图书馆举办的活动。故选D项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据STEAM Academy: iFp Studio部分中的“Exploring art, design, science, technology, and storytelling within a social network, teens work together in real world projects.(在社交网络中探索艺术、设计、科学、技术和讲故事，青少年们一起参与现实世界的项目)”可知，STEAM Academy: iFp Studio这个项目适合对科学和艺术项目感兴趣的青少年。故选A项。 3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Artful Evenings: Social Creating for Adults部分中的“This self-guided, relaxed environment is perfect for art-making enthusiasts of all levels to enjoy a leisure evening and connect with others.(这种自主、轻松的环境非常适合各个水平的艺术创作爱好者享受一个休闲的夜晚，并与他人交流)”可知，“Artful Evenings”活动鼓励社交互动。故选D项。 B During a challenging period, retired worker Manuel Vera, 74, sought to help his Sitter Spring, Maryland, neighbors by offering free bicycle repairs. What began as a small effort to fix bikes soon expanded into a community project. After realizing unused bikes gathered dust in garages, Vera began collecting donations, redecorating them in his backyard — equipped with tools, Wi-Fi, and classic rock — and giving them away for free to refugees (难民), low-income families, and others in need. Vera’s operation has grown rapidly. He partners with local parks, food banks, and nonprofits like Homes Not Borders to deliver bikes to people resettling in the Washington, D.C. area. At “Free Bikes” events, he matches receivers with donated cycles, helmets, and locks. He has given away over 700 bicycles so far. The community stands behind him, with neighbors donating bikes and organizations like Farmers Club collecting 36 bikes. Vera tailors each donation to receivers’ needs. For Ibrahim Alashe, a Syrian refugee seeking exercise, he provided an $800 sports bike. For an Afghan security guard needing reliable transport, he added lights, a pump, and a reflective vest (背心). Manizha Azizi of Homes Not Borders praises Vera’s devotion, “I just give him the information, and he takes it from there.” Nicknamed the “Bike Dude,” Vera — a Peruvian immigrant who arrived in the U.S. at 14 — understands the struggles of rebuilding life in a totally foreign country. His project not only offers practical transport but also generosity, allowing refugees and low-income residents to get around, explore, and grow. As Vera says, “If you like this bike, it’s yours.” Through his selfless work, Silver Spring pedals toward a more connected, caring future. 4. What is the text mainly about? A. A community project for bicycle riders. B. Challenges faced by low-income families. C. A man’s community bike donation program. D. The history of bicycle repairs in Silver Spring. 5. Why did Manuel Vera start repairing bikes? A. To help neighbors out. B. To partner with food banks. C. To recycle unused bike parts. D. To promote bike repair skills. 6. What did Vera give the Afghan security guard? A. Free bike repair lessons. B. A bike with safety equipment. C. A sports bike for exercise. D. A bike donated by Farmers Club. 7. Why does Vera understand refugees’ struggles? A. He once faced the same challenges. B. He lived in many foreign countries. C. He collected donated bikes nationwide. D. He struggled with project management. 【答案】4. C 5. A 6. B 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了退休工人曼努埃尔·维拉发起社区自行车捐赠项目，收集闲置自行车，根据需求改造后免费送给难民、低收入家庭等有需要的人。 【4题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第一段中“During a challenging period, retired worker Manuel Vera, 74, sought to help his Sitter Spring, Maryland, neighbors by offering free bicycle repairs. What began as a small effort to fix bikes soon expanded into a community project. (在一个充满挑战的时期，74岁的退休工人曼努埃尔·维拉试图通过提供免费的自行车修理服务来帮助他在马里兰州锡特泉的邻居。最初只是一个小小的修理自行车的举动，很快就扩展成了一个社区项目。)”以及下文对他收集、改造和捐赠自行车等一系列行为的描述可知，文章主要讲的是一个男人发起的社区自行车捐赠项目。故选C项。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“During a challenging period, retired worker Manuel Vera, 74, sought to help his Sitter Spring, Maryland, neighbors by offering free bicycle repairs. (在一个充满挑战的时期，74岁的退休工人曼努埃尔·维拉试图通过提供免费的自行车修理服务来帮助他在马里兰州锡特泉的邻居。)”可知，曼努埃尔·维拉开始修理自行车是为了帮助邻居。故选A项。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“For an Afghan security guard needing reliable transport, he added lights, a pump, and a reflective vest (背心). (对于一位需要可靠交通工具的阿富汗保安，他给自行车加装了灯、打气筒和反光背心。)”可知，维拉给这位阿富汗保安的是一辆配有安全设备的自行车。故选B项。 【7题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Nicknamed the ‘Bike Dude,’ Vera — a Peruvian immigrant who arrived in the U.S. at 14 — understands the struggles of rebuilding life in a totally foreign country. (维拉被昵称为‘自行车老兄’，他14岁时从秘鲁移民到美国，他理解在一个完全陌生的国家重建生活的艰辛。)”可知，维拉理解难民的困境是因为他曾经也面临过同样的挑战。故选A项。 C The Secret History of “Spill the Beans” The phrase “spill the beans” — meaning to tell a secret — has confused English learners for years. While no one knows exactly where it came from, language experts have interesting ideas. One story connects it to ancient Greece, where people used white and black beans to vote (投票). If someone knocked over a bowl of beans by mistake, the secret results would be seen too early, like “spilling” the truth. But researchers like Dr. Laurel Brinton say there’s no proof this old custom led to today’s phrase. The first written use of “spill the beans” was in a 1919 adventure book, The Man from Tall Timber. A character jokes, “Mother certainly has spilled the beans!” Experts explain that “spill” once meant both “tell secrets” since the 1500s and “drop things” since the 1400s. Beans, being small and easy to spill, stood for unimportant things. Over time, people began using the phrase to describe accidentally sharing secrets. By the 1950s, it entered the mainstream of daily talk, especially when asking friends to share secrets or admit hidden facts. A newer version “spill the tea,” started in American TV shows in the 1990s and later spread online. Here, “tea” means truth or exciting secrets. Unlike beans, this liquid metaphor shows how modern internet culture creates new sayings. Both phrases prove that common things like beans and tea inspire expressions about sharing secrets. Why beans? Dr. Brinton says beans are cheap and known worldwide, making them perfect symbols for small, everyday matters. Whether talking about beans used for voting or coffee beans, their tiny size and easy-to-spill nature perfectly show the idea of secrets slipping out. From ancient Greece to today’s social media, beans still influence how we talk about keeping secrets. Next time someone says “spill the beans,” remember: you’re using a phrase shaped by hundreds of years of language history — maybe even ancient Greek ideas! 8. When did “spill the beans” become popular? A. In the 1400s. B. In the 1500s. C. In the 1950s. D. In the 1990s. 9. What is the function of paragraph 3? A. To analyse the history of coffee beans. B. To share the development of TV shows. C. To explain the popularity of spilled beans. D. To introduce the creation of a modern saying. 10. Why do beans symbolize secrets according to the text? A. They are invaluable. B. They are common and small. C. They are easy to count. D. They are used for legal voting. 11. Where is the text probably taken from? A. A history brochure. B. A science report. C. An English textbook. D. A cooking blog. 【答案】8. C 9. D 10. B 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了英语短语“spill the beans(泄露秘密)”的历史起源、发展以及与之相关的现代说法 “spill the tea”，探讨了为什么豆子会成为泄露秘密的象征。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“By the 1950s, it entered the mainstream of daily talk, especially when asking friends to share secrets or admit hidden facts.(到 20 世纪 50 年代，它进入了日常谈话的主流，特别是在要求朋友分享秘密或承认隐藏的事实时)” 可知，“spill the beans”在20世纪50年代变得流行。故选C。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“A newer version, “spill the tea,” started in American TV shows in the 1990s and later spread online. Here, “tea” means truth or exciting secrets. Unlike beans, this liquid metaphor shows how modern internet culture creates new sayings.(一个更新的版本，‘spill the tea’，于20世纪90年代开始出现在美国电视节目中，后来在网上传播开来。在这里，‘tea’意味着真相或令人兴奋的秘密。与豆子不同，这个液体隐喻展示了现代网络文化是如何创造新说法的）” 可知，第三段主要介绍一个现代说法的产生。故选D。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Dr. Brinton says beans are cheap and known worldwide, making them perfect symbols for small, everyday matters. Whether talking about beans used for voting or coffee beans, their tiny size and easy - to - spill nature perfectly show the idea of secrets slipping out.(布林顿博士说，豆子既便宜又广为人知，这使它们成为日常小事的完美象征。无论是用于投票的豆子还是咖啡豆，它们的小尺寸和容易洒落的特性完美地体现了秘密泄露的概念)” 可知，豆子象征秘密是因为它们常见且体积小。故选B。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。主要介绍了英语短语“spill the beans（泄露秘密）”的起源、发展以及与之相关的现代说法“spill the tea”，探讨了为什么豆子会成为泄露秘密的象征。语言风格通俗易懂，适合教学用途。这种内容通常出现在英语教材中，用于帮助学生了解语言背后的文化知识。故选C。 D Modern life offers countless conveniences designed to reduce stress — food delivery apps replace cooking, GPS removes navigation (导航) challenges, and AI tools write emails effortlessly. Yet research reveals these comforts may weaken the mental power needed to handle life’s difficulties. Technological conveniences demonstrate this phenomenon clearly. While GPS provides smooth guidance, a 2020 Scientific Reports study found frequent users experience an obvious drop in hippocampal-dependent spatial memory — the brain’s natural mapping system. Heavy reliance on digital navigation erases self-guided way-finding abilities, increasing the possibility of getting lost and broader cognitive (认知的) loss. Similarly, social media overuse averaging 3 to 4 hours daily for young adults matches up with rising depression rates, as shown in a 2018 Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology study. Psychologist Gloria Mark’s research further links constant digital distractions to shrinking focus duration, now averaging 47 seconds compared to 2.5 minutes two decades ago. Physical health pays its own price for comfort. Inactive lifestyles enabled by convenience technologies contribute to global health issues — over 30% of adults worldwide lack sufficient physical activity (The Lancet Global Health, 2024). A Frontiers in Public Health review confirms regular exercise strengthens not just the body but emotional strength, highlighting the risks of avoiding physical effort. The surprising truth lies in stress’s evolutionary (进化的) role. Scientists emphasize that manageable challenges boost neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to adapt itself. Our brains reach the best performance under manageable stress, or “custress,” which builds adaptability. Constant comfort weakens mental flexibility, creating weak responses to tough situations. Psychologist Carol Dweck’s growth mindset theory supports this: embracing difficulty develops cognitive strength. Even boredom serves a purpose. A University of Central Lancashire study reveals that resisting digital distractions during leisure moments encourages creativity. When minds wander freely instead of focusing on the touchscreen, they generate innovative solutions — proof that regular discomfort strengthens problem-solving abilities. 12. What key finding is mentioned about GPS reliance? A. GPS navigation weakens one’s physical health. B. GPS usage contributes to a sense of well-being. C. GPS reliance decreases natural sense of direction. D. GPS dependence boosts creative thinking abilities. 13. What does the underlined word “shrinking” mean in Paragraph 2? A. Expanding. B. Switching. C. Limiting. D. Decreasing. 14. Which statement will the author probably support? A. Inactivity increases emotional health. B. Social media reduces depression rates. C. Manageable stress strengthens the mind. D. Boredom harms problem-solving skills. 15. What is the best title for the text? A. Technology Simplifies Modern Life B. Comfort Weakens Mental Power C. The Benefits of Digital Navigation D. Stress Causes Health Problems 【答案】12. C 13. D 14. C 15. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章指出现代便利如 GPS、社交媒体虽便捷，却削弱空间记忆、专注力等心智能力，而适度压力和不适有益增强心智。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Heavy reliance on digital navigation erases self-guided way-finding abilities, increasing the possibility of getting lost and broader cognitive (认知的) loss.(过度依赖数字导航会削弱自主导航的能力，增加迷路的可能性，并导致更严重的认知能力下降)”可知，依赖GPS会削弱人的自然方向感。故选C。 【13题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“now averaging 47 seconds compared to 2.5 minutes two decades ago.(如今平均为47秒，而20年前则为2.5分钟)”可知，专注力持续时间从20年前的2.5分钟到如今的47秒，说明持续的数字干扰会降低专注力持续时间。故划线词意思是“降低”。故选D。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Our brains reach the best performance under manageable stress, or “custress,” which builds adaptability. Constant comfort weakens mental flexibility, creating weak responses to tough situations.(我们的大脑在适度的压力（即“custress”）下能发挥最佳性能，这种压力能够培养适应能力。而持续的舒适状态会削弱思维的灵活性，使人对艰难情况的应对能力变弱)”可知，作者可能会支持适度的压力能增强心智。故选C。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Modern life offers countless conveniences designed to reduce stress — food delivery apps replace cooking, GPS removes navigation (导航) challenges, and AI tools write emails effortlessly. Yet research reveals these comforts may weaken the mental power needed to handle life’s difficulties.(现代生活提供了无数旨在减轻压力的便利设施——外卖应用程序取代了烹饪过程，全球定位系统消除了导航上的难题，而人工智能工具则能轻松撰写电子邮件。然而研究显示，这些便利设施可能会削弱应对生活难题所需的思维能力)”结合文章指出现代便利如 GPS、社交媒体虽便捷，却削弱空间记忆、专注力等心智能力，而适度压力和不适有益增强心智。可知，B选项“舒适会削弱心智能力”最符合文章标题。故选B。 第二节（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。 Cities need nature to stay healthy. ____16____ Known as the “lungs of a city”, they not only beautify urban areas but also provide environment health, social, and economic benefits. These spaces play a key role in improving the quality of life for city residents. Urban parks protect the environment. Trees absorb harmful gases like carbon dioxide and produce oxygen, reducing air pollution. They also provide shade, which lowers temperatures during hot summers. For example, studies show parks can reduce the “heat island” effect caused by roads and buildings, cooling nearby areas by up to 7℃. ____17____ Parks improve public health. They offer spaces for jogging, cycling, and other exercises, encouraging physical activity. Spending time in nature also reduces stress and improves mental health. Research shows people who visit parks regularly have lower risks of being overweight and heart disease. ____18____ They are vital for healthy living. ____19____ People from different backgrounds gather here to relax and connect. Children make friends on playgrounds, while cultural festivals in picnic areas unite neighbors. As experts say, “Parks break down social barriers and create shared joy.” These interactions build a sense of belonging in crowded cities. Parks greatly benefit local economies. Homes near parks often have higher values, attracting families and investors. ____20____ Parks also draw tourists, boosting income for hotels, and restaurants. A. Clearly, parks are not just for fun. B. Parks strengthen community connections. C. Investing in parks creates jobs and supports businesses. D. Urban parks are essential green spaces in modern cities. E. This makes parks critical for cities facing climate challenges. F. Maintaining green spaces is wise for cities aiming for growth. G. Nearby shops and cafes see more customers, especially on weekends. 【答案】16. D 17. E 18. A 19. B 20. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，文章从环境、健康、社区和经济等多个方面探讨了城市公园的作用，强调了公园在现代城市中的重要性。 【16题详解】 上文提到“Cities need nature to stay healthy. (城市需要自然才能保持健康。)”，结合下文“Urban parks protect the environment.(城市公园保护环境。)”可知，此空引入城市公园这一概念，D项“Urban parks are essential green spaces in modern cities. (城市公园是现代城市中必不可少的绿色空间。)”直接定义公园，呼应下文“lungs of a city(城市之肺)”，故选D。 【17题详解】 设空处为位于段末，上文提到“Trees absorb harmful gases like carbon dioxide and produce oxygen, reducing air pollution. They also provide shade, which lowers temperatures during hot summers. For example, studies show parks can reduce the “heat island” effect caused by roads and buildings, cooling nearby areas by up to 7℃.(树木吸收二氧化碳等有害气体，产生氧气，减少空气污染。它们还提供阴凉，在炎热的夏天降低温度。例如，研究表明，公园可以减少由道路和建筑物引起的‘热岛’效应，使附近地区降温高达7℃)”指出公园有助于降低空气污染，降低温度；E项“This makes parks critical for cities facing climate challenges. (这使得公园对于面临气候挑战的城市至关重要。)”承接上文，总结全文，说明公园在环境方面的关键作用，与标题“Urban parks protect the environment.(城市公园保护环境)”相呼应。故选E。 【18题详解】 上文“They offer spaces for jogging, cycling, and other exercises, encouraging physical activity. Spending time in nature also reduces stress and improves mental health. Research shows people who visit parks regularly have lower risks of being overweight and heart disease. (他们为慢跑、骑自行车和其他运动提供空间，鼓励体育活动。花时间在大自然中也可以减轻压力，改善心理健康。研究表明，经常去公园的人患超重和心脏病的风险较低。)”指出公园提供休闲运动的场所，更强调经常去公园有益身心健康；A项“Clearly, parks are not just for fun. (显然，公园不仅仅是娱乐的地方。)”对上文内容进行总结，引出下文公园在健康方面的重要性。故选A。 【19题详解】 设空处为小标题；下文提到“People from different backgrounds gather here to relax and connect. (来自不同背景的人们聚集在这里放松和交流。)”，可以推断本段的主旨是公园能将不同背景的人凝结在一起。B项“Parks strengthen community connections. (公园加强社区联系。)”强调了公园增强社会联系的功能，概括本段主旨，适合作为小标题，故选B。 【20题详解】 由上文“Homes near parks often have higher values, attracting families and investors. (靠近公园的房屋通常价值更高，吸引家庭和投资者。)”可知，此处阐述公园经济作用相关的内容。C项“Investing in parks creates jobs and supports businesses. (投资公园可以创造就业机会并支持企业。)”与上文相呼应，进一步说明了公园对当地经济的积极影响，故选C。 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、 B、C和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Railway stations are usually busy places. However, Khurana, a kind-hearted lady in India, turned one of these stations into a place to ____21____. She often noticed a number of ____22____ children near the station whose families couldn’t ____23____ to send them to school. In ____24____, Khurana immediately took action and ____25____ the “Platform (站台) School”. At this school, the children don’t sit in ____26____ classrooms. Instead, they learn right on the ____27____, with the ground serving as their blackboard. They study ____28____ like music, languages, and mathematics. The children can also sing and play games to ____29____ a more relaxed learning atmosphere. However, there are still _____30_____: for example, they can’t chat during class, but they can raise their hands to ask questions. Today, there are many Platform Schools across India, offering these children a(an) _____31_____ to pursue their dreams. Khurana _____32_____ that if children couldn’t come to school, then the school should come to them. Her goal was to provide a basic _____33_____, build the children’s self-esteem, and _____34_____ new possibilities for those who suffer from poverty, child labor, and violence. _____35_____, in 2010, Inderjit Khurana passed away, but her impact and memory continue to live on. 21. A. entertain B. create C. learn D. socialize 22. A. poor B. intelligent C. enthusiastic D. playful 23. A. bear B. decide C. choose D. afford 24. A. response B. preparation C. emergency D. defense 25. A. developed B. founded C. introduced D. attended 26. A. noisy B. crowded C. traditional D. comfortable 27. A. stage B. train C. platform D. track 28. A. arts B. subjects C. programs D. skills 29. A. enjoy B. organize C. manage D. design 30. A. tasks B. obstacles C. concerns D. rules 31. A. solution B. chance C. advantage D. option 32. A. denied B. predicted C. implied D. believed 33. A. resource B. support C. education D. shelter 34. A. insist on B. fight with C. appeal to D. open up 35. A. Sadly B. Quietly C. Proudly D. Inspiringly 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. D 31. B 32. D 33. C 34. D 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了印度一位善良的女士库拉纳，看到火车站附近有许多贫困家庭无法送孩子上学，便创办了“站台学校”，让孩子们能在站台学习，为他们提供接受教育的机会，虽然她于2010年去世，但她的影响依然存在。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，印度一位善良的女士库拉纳，把其中一个火车站变成了一个学习的地方。A. entertain娱乐；B. create创造；C. learn学习；D. socialize社交。根据下文“the “Platform (站台) School”.” 可知，火车站变成了一个学习的地方。故选C。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她经常注意到火车站附近有许多贫困儿童，他们的家庭供不起他们上学。A. poor贫穷的；B. intelligent聪明的；C. enthusiastic热情的；D. playful爱玩耍的。根据下文“suffer from poverty” 可知，火车站附近有很多贫困儿童。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她经常注意到火车站附近有许多贫困儿童，他们的家庭供不起他们上学。A. bear忍受；B. decide决定；C. choose选择；D. afford负担得起。根据上文“She often noticed a number of ...children near the station” 可知，家庭负担不起上学的费用。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：作为回应，库拉纳立即采取行动，创办了“站台学校”。A. response回应；B. preparation准备；C. emergency紧急情况；D. defense防御。根据上文 “She often noticed a number of... children near the station whose families couldn’t...to send them to school.” 可知，是对此情况的回应。故选A。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：作为回应，库拉纳立即采取行动，创办了“站台学校”。A. developed发展；B. founded创办；C. introduced介绍；D. attended参加。根据上文“Khurana immediately took action”可知，他创办了“站台学校”。故选B。 【26题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在这所学校里，孩子们不在传统的教室里上课。A. noisy吵闹的；B. crowded拥挤的；C. traditional传统的；D. comfortable舒适的。根据下文“Instead, they learn right on the..., with the ground serving as their blackboard.” 可知，不是传统教室上课。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：相反，他们就在站台上学习，地面当作他们的黑板。A. stage舞台；B. train火车；C. platform站台；D. track 轨道。根据上文“Platform (站台) School” 可知，是在站台学习。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们学习音乐、语言和数学等科目。A. arts艺术；B. subjects科目；C. programs项目；D. skills技能。根据下文“like music, languages, and mathematics” 可知，这些都是学习的科目。故选B。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：孩子们还可以唱歌和玩游戏，享受更轻松的学习氛围。A. enjoy享受；B. organize组织；C. manage管理；D. design设计。根据下文“ more relaxed learning atmosphere.” 可知，孩子们能唱歌玩游戏，以此享受学习氛围。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，仍然有规则：例如，他们不能在课堂上聊天，但他们可以举手提问。A. tasks任务；B. obstacles障碍；C. concerns担忧；D. rules规则。根据下文“for example, they can’t chat during class, but they can raise their hands to ask questions.” 可知，这些是是规则。故选D。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：如今，印度各地有许多站台学校，为这些孩子提供了一个追逐梦想的机会。A. solution解决办法；B. chance机会；C. advantage优势；D. option选择。根据上文 “Today, there are many Platform Schools across India” 可知，站台学校给孩子们提供了实现梦想的机会。故选B。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：库拉纳认为，如果孩子们不能来学校，那么学校就应该到他们身边。A. denied否认；B. predicted预测；C. implied暗示；D. believed认为。根据下文“if children couldn’t come to school, then the school should come to them.” 可知，这是她的观点，即认为。故选D。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她的目标是提供基础教育，建立孩子们的自尊，并为那些遭受贫困、童工和暴力的人开辟新的可能性。A. resource资源；B. support支持；C. education教育；D. shelter庇护所。根据上文“then the school should come to them”可知，站台学校是提供教育的地方。故选C。 【34题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：她的目标是提供基础教育，建立孩子们的自尊，并为那些遭受贫困、童工和暴力的人开辟新的可能性。A. insist on坚持；B. fight with与……斗争；C. appeal to吸引；D. open up开辟。根据下文“new possibilities for those who suffer from poverty, child labor, and violence.” 可知，基础教育为孩子们开辟了新的可能性。故选D。 【35题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：遗憾的是，2010年，因德尔吉特・库拉纳去世了，但她的影响和记忆继续存在。A. Sadly遗憾地；B. Quietly安静地；C. Proudly自豪地；D. Inspiringly鼓舞人心地。根据下文“in 2010, Inderjit Khurana passed away” 可知，因德尔吉特・库拉纳去世了是遗憾地。故选A。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Terracotta Warriors of China are excellent storytellers. Since they ____36____ (discover) years ago, these warriors have revealed interesting details about the soldiers of Qin. Detailed examination of them has shown ____37____ life during the ancient Qin Dynasty was like. While shoes may not be the first thing one would notice of these 2,200-year-old sculptures, an analysis of ____38____ (they) footwear showed that they might have played a “vital role” in the Qin army. ____39____ (research) analyzed the shoes and then made a copy of the footwear ____40____ (use) the shoe-making techniques and materials known to be used by the Qin people. The study compared the ____41____ (reproduce) shoes with those in modern society and found that the copies were extremely flexible and provided the wearers with ____42____ more comfortable, stable and efficient walking experience. Equally fascinating ____43____ (be) the warriors’ clothes. When the Terracotta Warriors were ____44____ (original) created, their clothes were painted candy-coloured. In many cases, the paint has not survived the centuries, but a few of the warriors have been unearthed _____45_____ their original colouring still largely undamaged. Reconstructions based on this research seem to suggest the Qin fashion — at least in the army — was to clash (撞击) colors. 【答案】36. were discovered 37. what 38. their 39. Researchers 40. using 41. reproduced 42. a 43. are 44. originally 45. with 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中国兵马俑所透露的关于秦朝的信息，包括对兵马俑鞋子的研究发现其在秦军中有重要作用，以及兵马俑衣物的色彩情况等。 【36题详解】 考查动词语态。句意：自从多年前被发现以来，这些兵马俑揭示了关于秦朝士兵的有趣细节。此处为谓语动词，根据“主语+谓语动词（现在完成时）+…since+主语+谓语（一般过去时）+…”可知，since引导的时间状语从句应为一般过去时，they（指代Terracotta Warriors）与discover为被动关系，用一般过去时的被动语态，且主语为复数意义，所以谓语动词为were discovered。故填were discovered。 【37题详解】 考查宾语从句。句意：对它们的详细检查展示了古代秦朝的生活是什么样子的。此处为连接词引导的宾语从句作shown的宾语，从句中缺少介词like的宾语，结合句意，此处表示“什么”，用连接代词what。故填what。 【38题详解】 考查形容词性物主代词。句意：虽然鞋子可能不是人们在这些有2200年历史的雕塑上首先注意到的东西，但对它们鞋子的分析表明，鞋子可能在秦军中发挥了“至关重要的作用”。此处修饰名词footwear，用they的形容词性物主代词their，意为“它们的”。故填their。 【39题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：研究人员分析了这些鞋子，然后使用秦国人已知的制鞋技术和材料复制了这双鞋。researcher为可数名词，空前无限定词，根据谓语analyzed可知，此处作主语应为复数形式researchers表示泛指意义，句首首字母大写。故填Researchers。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：同上。此处为非谓语动词作状语，Researchers与use为主动关系，用现在分词using，意为“使用”。故填using。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这项研究将复制的鞋子与现代社会的鞋子进行了比较，发现复制品非常灵活，为穿着者提供了更舒适、稳定和高效的行走体验。此处修饰名词shoes，reproduce与shoes为被动关系，用过去分词reproduced，意为“被复制的”。故填reproduced。 【42题详解】 考查冠词。句意：同上。experience在此处意为“体验”，为可数名词单数，空前无限定词，此处表示“一种更舒适、稳定和高效的行走体验”，为泛指，且more是以辅音音素开头的单词，所以用不定冠词a。故填a。 【43题详解】 考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：兵马俑的衣服也同样令人着迷。此处为倒装句，主语是the warriors’ clothes，为复数，且描述客观事实，用一般现在时，所以谓语动词为are。故填are。 【44题详解】 考查副词。句意：当兵马俑最初被创造出来时，它们的衣服被涂成了糖果色。此处修饰动词created，用original的副词originally，意为“最初”。故填originally。 【45题详解】 考查介词。句意：在很多情况下，这些颜料没有经受住几个世纪的考验，但一些兵马俑被发掘出来时，它们的原始色彩在很大程度上仍然完好无损。此处为with的复合结构“with + 宾语 + 过去分词”，表示伴随状态，用介词with。故填with。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 （满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你英国笔友Eric即将开启暑假旅行。请给他回封邮件，分享你的旅行计划，内容包括： 1.介绍目的地； 2.说明理由。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Eric, How is everything going? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Eric， How is everything going?Delighted to know you are to start your summer vacation trip，I would like to share my travel plan with you.    I will visit Zhangjiajie,located in the northwest of Hunan.This place is renowned for its stunning beauty of Wulingyuan, which boasts complicated landforms with diverse hills rising from the ground and never-ending creeks winding through. Therefore, it is a heaven for nature lovers. It is my travel plan.I’m convinced that I will be bound to fall in love with this natural wonder when I arrive there. Wish you an enjoyable and exciting trip during this summer vacation. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给英国笔友Eric写一封电子邮件分享旅游计划。 【详解】1.词汇积累 将要：be to→will 参观：visit→ pay a visit to 极好的：stunning→terrific 确信的：convinced→assuring 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：I will visit Zhangjiajie,located in the northwest of Hunan. 拓展句：I will visit Zhangjiajie, which is located in the northwest of Hunan. 【点睛】【高分句型1】This place is renowned for its stunning beauty of Wulingyuan, which boasts complicated landforms with diverse hills rising from the ground and never-ending creeks winding through. （运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句，以及with引导的独立主格结构） 【高分句型2】I’m convinced that I will be bound to fall in love with this natural wonder when I arrive there.（运用了that引导的宾语从句以及when引导的时间状语从句） 第二节 （满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Casey Holihan and her husband, John Noe, were stuck on a remote mountain road during a snowstorm. The storm had knocked out power lines and cell phone service, leaving them with no way to call for help. Their car was low on fuel, and the heater had stopped working hours ago. The couple had been driving for hours, trying to reach a nearby town for a family gathering, but the unexpected storm had turned their journey into a nightmare. To make matters worse, they had no food or warm clothing with them, and the temperature was dropping rapidly. As they sat in the freezing car, Casey noticed a small cabin (小木屋) about a hundred yards off the road. It seemed abandoned, with snow piled high around its windows. But then she saw a weak light flashing inside. “Maybe someone is in there,” she said hopefully. “We could ask for help or at least some warmth.” John was doubtful. “The road is blocked, and the storm is too dangerous. Even if someone is there, how can we get to them without getting lost or injured?” He was right; the snow was so deep that it was nearly impossible to walk through, and the wind was roaring fiercely. But Casey couldn’t shake the feeling that there might be someone in that cabin who could help them. She knew they needed to act quickly before they froze to death. “We have to try,” she insisted. “We can’t just sit here and wait for the storm to pass. We need to find a way to get to that cabin.” John sighed, knowing she was right. They had to take a risk. But how could they get through the storm and reach the cabin safely? And if they did find someone inside, would that person have the resources to help them? These questions weighed heavily on their minds as they debated their next move. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 With a deep breath, they decided to head for the cabin. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ As they reached the cabin, they knocked on the door. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 With a deep breath, they decided to head for the cabin. They bundled up as best they could with whatever they had in the car and stepped out into the blizzard. The snow was blinding, and every step was a struggle. The wind whipped at their faces, making it hard to see or breathe. But they held on to each other tightly, determined to reach the cabin. As they stumbled forward, they could barely make out the shape of the cabin in the distance. They kept their eyes fixed on that faint light, which seemed to be their only hope in the vast, white wilderness. As they reached the cabin, they knocked on the door. After what felt like an eternity, the door slowly creaked open. An elderly man stood there, looking surprised but kind. He welcomed them in out of the cold and led them to a warm fireplace. The couple explained their situation, and the man immediately offered them hot soup and blankets. He also had a generator that provided power, so they could charge their nonfunctioning phone. With the man’s help, they were able to call for assistance. Before long, a rescue team arrived, and the couple was safely on their way, forever grateful for the kindness of the stranger in the cabin. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述Casey和丈夫John在暴风雪中被困在偏远山路，车燃油不足、暖气故障，看到不远处小木屋有光，虽John怀疑，但Casey坚持要去求助，两人决定冒险一试。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ① 由第一段首句内容“他们深吸一口气，决定前往小木屋。”可知，第一段可描述他们在暴风雪中艰难前行，努力朝着小木屋的方向前进，小木屋的灯光是他们在困境中的希望。 ② 由第二段首句内容“当他们到达小木屋时，他们敲了敲门。”可知，第二段可描述门打开后，一位老人热情地迎接他们，给他们提供温暖和帮助，最终他们成功获得救援。 2 续写线索：前往小木屋——艰难前行——到达敲门——老人相助——获得救援 3. 词汇激活： 行为类 ① 走出：step out/walk out ② 抽打：whip/lash ③ 提供：offer/provide 情绪类 ① 惊讶的：surprised/astonished ② 感激：grateful/thankful 【点睛】[高分句型1] They bundled up as best they could with whatever they had in the car and stepped out into the blizzard.(运用了whatever引导宾语从句) [高分句型2] The wind whipped at their faces, making it hard to see or breathe.(运用了现在分词作结果状语) [高分句型3] As they stumbled forward, they could barely make out the shape of the cabin in the distance.(运用了从属连词as引导时间状语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$