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宁德市2024—2025学年度第二学期期末高二质量检测 英语试题 注意事项： 1、本试卷共12页。满分150分。答题时间120分钟。 2、答题前，考生务必将自己的班级、姓名填写在试卷的相应位置。 3、全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。 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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman want the man to buy? A. A novel. B. A magazine. C. A textbook. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Risk quitting her job. B. Ask for a higher pay. C. Think twice about it. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What time does the restaurant stop serving breakfast? A. At 10:40. B. At 10:45. C. At 10:50. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man mean? A. He shares the woman’s feeling. B. He doesn’t care about the rain. C. He likes the rainy weather. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where is the man probably? A. In the dormitory. B. In the canteen. C. In the lab. 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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. Why does the woman call the man? A. To ask him to place an order. B. To apologize to him. C. To show gratitude to him. 7. What can we learn from the conversation? A. The man will be charged less. B. The man is grateful to the woman. C. The man is going to cancel his order. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What does the woman dislike? A. Fried chicken. B. Vegetables. C. Fish. 9. What does the man find it hard to do? A. Make cakes and pies. B. Stop drinking coffee. C. Eat a lot of vegetables. 10. What are the speakers talking about? A. A doctor’s advice to the man. B. What to eat for a good meal. C. The man’s favourite dishes. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. When does the noise disappear? A. After the woman gets up. B. When the car is turned off. C. Before the woman’s kids fall asleep. 12 How does the neighbors’ son bother the woman? A. His car radio wakes her children up. B. He comes back too late at night. C. He stops the car with loud noise. 13. What does the man advise the woman to do? A. Introduce her children to the neighbors. B. Call on the neighbors and complain. C. Talk about the trouble with the neighbors. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. Who is the man probably talking to? A. His co-worker. B. A reporter. C. A hostess. 15. Why does the man want to retire in advance? A. To keep physically healthy. B. To accompany his family. C. To end his unsuccessful career. 16. What will the man do this Wednesday? A. Leave Alabama. B. Meet his friends. C. Go to Alaska. 17. How does the man describe his job? A. Challenging. B. Stress-free. C. Low-paid. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 18. Why did Ben Cloud decide to sell coffee? A. He wanted to earn his tuition fees. B. He thought he needn’t invest much. C. There was no risk in selling coffee. 19. How did Ben Cloud find his coffee bean supplier? A. From the Internet. B. From his friend. C. From his family. 20. What do we know about Clyde Rucker? A. He is one of Ben’s best friends. B. He is Ben Cloud’s head of sales. C. He backed Ben Cloud in his business. 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Best Books from Paper Plus Howick Are you looking for some engaging reads? Here are four standout books tailored to all kinds of book lovers in Paper Plus Howick! NO WORDS FOR THIS Media personality Alison Mau’s memoir (回忆录) uncovers her journey through childhood memories and a life-changing family conversation. Since the age of 12, Alison Mau wanted to be a journalist just like her dad—a straight-talking, Shakespeare-quoting man who taught her hunting and writing. In this book, Alison relates what happened in a buried past. ALTERNATIVE COMMENTARY COLLECTIVE (ACC) This book will guide you to an outstanding decade of New Zealand sports with the ACC’s humorous style. It highlights a decade of sporting victories, disaster and commentary, offering a fresh take on Kiwi sports culture through bold storytelling and colorful language. TASTY New Zealand’s bestselling author Chelsea Winter is back with her seventh cookbook, Tasty. It’s full of plant-based and refined sugar-free recipes that you can use with whatever additions work for your family. Chelsea is known for her totally delicious, accessible food, putting her magical spin on favorites and making every bit as flavor-packed as the classics. WHITELOCK In this autobiography, the All Blacks Rugby legend Samuel Whitelock speaks about leadership, coaching, physical and mental toughness, friends and how family and farming provided the bedrock for his global success. For more information, click www times.co.nz. 21. What does NO WORDS FOR THIS involve? A. Alison’s childhood experiences. B. Family’s part in a legend’s success. C. Alison’s rise as a media personality. D. Shakespeare’s impact on family bonds. 22. Who would most likely enjoy ACC? A. Readers interested in plant-based food. B. Readers studying leadership techniques. C. Readers fond of funny sports commentary. D. Readers preferring serious game analysis. 23. What makes Tasty ideal for families? A. Its farm-style recipes. B. Its rare special recipes. C. Its sugar-containing recipes. D. Its varied flavorful recipes. B In Ganzhou, Jiangxi province, 58-year-old Guo Yingxiong is breathing new life into Hakka bamboo carving. In his workshops, the bamboo seems to come alive with his skilled hands-everyday scenes unfold, like a tea seller carrying his goods or young lovers sitting by the water. These creations represent more than art. They form a living bridge between the ancient art of Hakka bamboo carving and the modern world that Guo has upheld for over four decades. Bamboo carving has deep cultural roots. While its origins date back to the Six Dynasties period, the art was well received by people during the Tang Dynasty, before achieving its golden age during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, when scholars praised bamboo for symbolizing strength and honesty. Song Dynasty Sushi wrote that he would rather dine without meat than live without bamboo. Among regional styles, Hakka bamboo carving stood out by mixing traditional calligraphy with creative designs. In 2010, it was listed as a provincial-level intangible (非物质的) cultural heritage in Jiangxi. Guo’s exposure to the art began young-he learned from his father, who taught him strict rules, like using only winter-cut bamboo and memorizing over 50 steps to prepare the material before carving. With tireless practices, he mastered various sculpting techniques, establishing himself as a pioneer in preserving and advancing Jiangxi’s carving heritage. To keep the tradition alive, Guo opened Ganzhou’s first Hakka bamboo carving workshop in 2017. There, he made custom pieces and taught students. One of his students, Han Lu, even started studying the craft’s history after being inspired by him. Besides, he also created smaller, cheaper items like bamboo bookmarks and mixed traditional skills with modem designs to attract younger people. Through such efforts, he hopes to secure a brighter future for the art, one careful cut at a time. 24. Why are Guo’s creations mentioned in Paragraph 1? A. To praise his remarkable carving skills. B. To highlight the art’s connection to daily life. C. To picture ancient and modern artistic styles. D. To stress his efforts to preserve the ancient art. 25. In which period did bamboo carving become popular? A. The Six Dynasties. B. The Tang Dynasty. C. The Ming Dynasty. D. The Song Dynasty. 26. What distinguished Hakka bamboo carving from other regional styles? A. Complex material preparations. B. The symbol of bamboo carving. C. Careful and strict practices for decades. D. A combination of tradition and innovation 27. How did Guo preserve bamboo carving? A. By teaching people calligraphy. B. By using only winter-cut bamboo. C. By getting young people involved in it. D. By studying its history with his students. C Scientists in Australia have used Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help them locate a rare bird called the Plains-wanderer. This new information will help scientists protect the birds, a critically endangered bird species native to Australia’s declining grasslands. This groundbreaking approach offers new hope for protecting these unique creatures whose population has dramatically decreased by over 85% in recent decades. The Plains-wanderer, standing merely 15cm tall, exhibits strange characteristics that make it evolutionarily distinct. Classified in its own family, this flight-challenged bird spends most of its life hiding in grasslands. Females display reversed gender roles — larger in size and responsible for territory defense, while smaller males hatch eggs. Their strict habitat requirements for “just right” grass density (密度) has earned them the “Goldilock” nickname among researchers. Zoos Victoria says, “There is no bird like it in the world.” In fact, scientists have put the species into a “family” all by itself, since there are no other similar birds. Facing habitat loss from agricultural expansion current estimates suggest only 250 — 1,000 individuals remain in the wild. Traditional monitoring methods proved ineffective due to the birds’ exceptional hiding abilities and vast grassland ranges. Zoos Victoria partnered with Queensland University of Technology to develop an innovative solution: setting up 35 audio recording devices across nine potential habitats. To protect these rare birds, scientists first had to learn where they were. So Zoos Victoria worked with Queensland University of Technology on a plan to locate the birds. Since Plains-wanderers are hard to spot, the team chose to “listen” for the birds instead. The research team collected tens of thousands of hours of environmental recordings, focusing on the female’s distinctive “Ooom” mating call. Artificial Intelligence proved crucial in analyzing this massive dataset, successfully identifying Plains-wanderer calls at two sites west of Melbourne-the first confirmed sightings in this region in over three decades. Researchers continue expanding this AI-assisted monitoring program, demonstrating how technology can bridge conservation challenges in the modern age. 28. What does the underlined word “reversed” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Opposite B. Traditional C. Maintained D. Enhanced 29. Why is Plains-wanderer called the “Goldilock”? A. It has golden feathers. B. It prefers suitable grassland. C. It is as small as Goldilock. D. It is particular about food. 30. What can we infer about Plains-wanderer from the text? A. It is widely distributed across Australia. B. Its number has increased with Al monitoring location. C. Its survival is threatened by human activities. D. It relies on flying to escape from danger. 31. What is the main purpose of writing Paragraph 5? A. To explain the birds’ living habits. B. To describe the AI analysis process. C. To compare different research methods. D. To show the procedures of tracking the birds. D Some people, when they have a physical examination around the age of 50, find that they have carotid plaques (颈动脉斑块), while others have smooth and healthy blood vessels. What causes this difference? Besides lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise, sleep may be a crucial yet overlooked factor. A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association in May 2025 by researchers from Shandong Provincial Hospital indicates that lack of sleep is a risk factor for carotid plaques. The study involved 1,004 participants aged 40 and above, who bad no carotid plaques at the beginning. After an average follow-up of 3.95 years, it was found that compared with those who had sufficient sleep (7-9 hours), those who had short sleep duration (<7 hours) had a 58% increased risk of developing carotid plaques, a 196% increased risk of developing severe carotid plaques (with a maximum carotid plaque thickness >2.34mm), and a 157% increased risk of developing multiple carotid plaques. Additionally, for each additional hour of sleep, the risk of carotid plaques decreased by 9%, and the risk of multiple carotid plaques decreased by 16%. There was no significant correlation between excessive sleep duration (>9 hours) and carotid plaques. The study’s findings highlight the importance of maintaining good sleep habits. Adequate sleep is not only important for feeling refreshed during the day but also plays a vital role in preventing serious cardiovascular (心血管的) problems. It is recommended that adults get 7-9 hours of sleep per night to support overall health. However, modem lifestyle factors such as increased screen time before bed, high-stress jobs, and the commonness of shift work make achieving this goal challenging for many. By improving sleep quality, we may have a simple yet effective way to reduce the risk of carotid plaques and related cardiovascular diseases. Future studies may explore how different sleep-improvement strategies, such as cognitive-behavioral treatment for insomnia (失眠) or the use of sleep-enhancing devices, can further reduce these risks. 32. What do we know from the study in Paragraph 2? A. The participants had no carotid plaques originally. B. 8 hours’ sleep brought about 58% higher rate of carotid plaques. C. Over 2.34 mm carotid plaque thickness was linked to 9 hours’ sleep. D. Two more hours of sleep reduced the chance of carotid plaques by 18%. 33. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about? A. Barriers to adequate sleep. B. The significance of sleep habits. C. Tips of sleep duration for adults. D. The influence of sleep on heart health. 34. What is the author’s attitude towards the results of the study? A. Positive. B. Indifferent. C. Skeptical. D. Critical. 35 What is the best title for the text? A. Sleep Duration: An Impact on Cardiovascular Diseases B. Sufficient Sleep: Less Risk of Carotid Plagues C. Carotid Plaques: A Killer of Physical Health D. Body Clock: The Key to Sleep Quality 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Do you know what is important to you in life? Have you ever really thought about it? ____36____ What are values? Values are ideas or areas in your life that you care about, such as generosity, honesty and kindness. They can be a quiet voice in your head that guides your behaviour or a set of rules that influence your actions. ____37____ Values are influenced by things including family, religious faith and culture and some are more important to people than others. ____38____ Understanding your values teaches you about yourself. If being determined is important to you, you know you try hard to succeed. Learning what matters to someone else can help you see the world through their eyes, which builds empathy. Even when people come from different backgrounds, they can share the same values. ____39____ In fact, people around the world are more likely to care about being trustworthy and helpful than being rich. This is nature’s way of helping humans work together and avoid conflict. Get in touch with your values. ____40____ This could include books you like to read and how you relax or have fun. If you like mystery books you may value challenges, and if your favourite thing is lying on the sofa you might value feeling secure. Think about someone you admire in real life or in a book or film and what makes them special to you. Go through the list and circle those that matter most to you. A. Why do they matter? B. Over time your values might change. C. Write a list of the things you enjoy. D. They might not share the same beliefs and traditions. E. This brings people together and helps you make friends. F. Identifying your values helps you to know yourself better. G. If you care about loyalty, you want to support friends when they face challenges. 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 The slow breakdown of our television began with an alert (警报) that flashed across the screen one night. I tried cleaning the remote control, unplugging the TV and updating the system. Nothing ____41____. I prayed the TV would mysteriously ____42____ itself. Instead, the alerts came more ____43____ as the week went on. ____44____, I decided to settle down with a book instead. I ____45____ my bookcase and found a historical novel that I’d been given as a gift a few years ago and never read. The first few nights, restless thoughts ____46____ me. I fought the urge to pick up my phone and research new TVs or ____47____ social media. Once I got lost in the ____48____, about a widow on a ship in the early nineteenth century, everything changed. A new level of ____49____ opened, and a deep sense of peace ____50____ my day and even my night’s sleep. We moved our broken TV out of the living room and have yet to replace it. Now, when I think about that alert, I feel ____51____. What I saw as a problem was really an ____52____ to make space for something better. I suppose ____53____ sometimes find their way into our lives ____54____ as problems, and the answer isn’t always getting something new but rediscovering ____55____ we already have. 41. A. mattered B. worked C. disappeared D. remained 42. A. prepare B. balance C. teach D. fix 43. A. clearly B. firmly C. properly D. frequently 44. A. Contented B. Excited C. Depressed D. Frightened 45. A. scanned B. decorated C. dusted D. restored 46. A. inspired B. bothered C. calmed D. liberated 47. A. checked B. deleted C. analyzed D. quit 48. A. news B. series C. story D. video 49. A. achievement B. interaction C. relaxation D. amazement 50. A. burst into B. came into C. turned away D. took away 51 A. hopeful B. awful C. grateful D. painful 52. A. anticipation B. invitation C. application D. ambition 53. A. excuses B. instructions C. plans D. blessings 54. A. viewed B. qualified C. used D. designed 55. A. choices B. roles C. duties D. gifts 第二节（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（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Sea cables, also ____56____ (call) submarine cables, can send an email across the world in seconds, or video call someone thousands of miles away. In 1850, the first sea cable ____57____ (lay) between the UK and France. This was ____58____ telegraph cable, which allowed electrical pulses (脉冲) to be sent along copper wires so people could communicate in Morse code. During the 20th century, telegraph cables were____59____ (gradual) replaced by telephone cables that transmitted sound. Today we have fibre-optic cables. Fibre-optic cables send digital information very fast along strands (股) of glass or plastic. At one end a transmitter turns data into light and at the other end a ____60____ (receive) turns light back into information. One optical fibre is about the width of a human hair, and lots are put together ____61____ (make) a sea cable, which is about as wide as a garden hose (软管). Each fibre has a core, down ____62____ the light travels, and a covering that keeps the light ____63____ (move), even around bends. Sea cables carry important information, including money transactions, ____64____ they must be protected. They can be damaged by natural events or people, by accident or ____65____ purpose. Each year, up to 150 cables are cut, but most of them are accidents. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分） 66. 假定你是李华，你校学生会成立了一个英语阅读俱乐部。作为学生会主席，你打算为俱乐部购买一些英文阅读材料。请你给外教Mr. Brown写一封信，请求推荐书目，内容包括： （1）写信目的； （2）介绍俱乐部。 注意： （1）写作词数应为80词左右； （2）开头结尾已给出，请在答题卡相应位置作答。 Dear Mr. Brown ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Your, Li Hua 第二节 读后续写（满分25分） 67. 阅读下面短文，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一个完整的故事。 Emily crumpled (揉) the paper and stuffed it into a drawer, her hands trembling. It was the seventh time that she had failed to complete a satisfactory painting. Ever since failing to get into the art academy six months ago, she bad been consumed by self-doubt, her once-lively brushstrokes had turned dull, and even her beloved painting bad become a source of pain. One day at the hospital, a chance encounter changed everything. While she was waiting for her appointment, a burst of laughter caught her attention. Around the corner, several children gathered around a girl in a wheelchair. She was showing her colorful drawing of a “Dream Town” to other children, where a crooked (歪斜的) sun shed rainbow colors, and crooked houses were covered with blooming flowers. “This is my Dream Town!” the girl declared, her eyes shining with pride. “Even though I can’t walk, my paintbrush can take me anywhere!” she said proudly. Emily was shocked-those “imperfect” strokes she had always hated now seemed full of life. The next day, Emily volunteered at the children’s ward (病房), art supplies in hand and anxiety in her heart. At first, the children regarded her with curiosity and shyness. But when she sketched a grinning cartoon cat, cries of amazement filled the room. A young boy held up his drawing of a dinosaur. “Miss, my dinosaur can fly!” he announced earnestly. Days passed in a mass of paint and laughter. Emily stopped chasing “perfection” and instead focused on capturing the sparkles in the children’s eyes. Her brush regained its warmth. She led the children in creating collages (拼贴画) from recycled materials and finger-painting. Through these experiences, she realized that art’s true value lay not in awards, but in conveying emotions and hope. Three months later, the hospital corridor became a gallery of the children’s works. Among them was a large massive piece. In the bottom right comer, Emily had written, “Every soul can shine its unique light.” Just then, her phone rang. It was an email from the art academy. 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。 Paragraph 1: Taking a deep breath, Emily tapped to open the email. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: When Emily shared the news with the kids, tears filled her eyes. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 宁德市2024—2025学年度第二学期期末高二质量检测 英语试题 注意事项： 1、本试卷共12页。满分150分。答题时间120分钟。 2、答题前，考生务必将自己的班级、姓名填写在试卷的相应位置。 3、全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。 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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman want the man to buy? A. A novel. B. A magazine. C. A textbook. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: I’m going to the bookstore. Do you need anything? W: Oh, could you pick up a copy of the latest Science Weekly for me? I’m really interested in the article about space exploration in it. M: Sure, I’ll get it for you. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Risk quitting her job. B. Ask for a higher pay. C. Think twice about it. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: I’m considering changing my job immediately. The pay is not that good. M: Changing jobs can be risky. Look before you leap. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What time does the restaurant stop serving breakfast? A. At 10:40. B. At 10:45. C. At 10:50. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: Morning. Can I have a cheese sandwich and a large chocolate shake? W: Sorry sir, but we stopped serving breakfast. M: Oh, please, it’s 10:45 now. I’m only five minutes late. W: I’m sorry sir. You can order from our lunch menu. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man mean? A. He shares the woman’s feeling. B. He doesn’t care about the rain. C. He likes the rainy weather. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: I’m so tired of this endless rain. It has been raining for days. I really want to go for a picnic. M: Tell me about it. I was planning to play tennis today but the court is all wet. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where is the man probably? A. In the dormitory. B. In the canteen. C. In the lab. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: Hello Steve. This is Jenny. I’m going to have lunch. Do you want to join me? M: Yeah, I’ve just done an experiment. Let’s meet in the canteen in 20 minutes. Is that all right? W: Fine. I’ll set off from the dormitory right away. 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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. Why does the woman call the man? A. To ask him to place an order. B. To apologize to him. C. To show gratitude to him. 7. What can we learn from the conversation? A. The man will be charged less. B. The man is grateful to the woman. C. The man is going to cancel his order. 【答案】6. B 7. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Mr fredericks, I'm really sorry but it seems the order is going to be late. M: Late. What? W: It's just that something went wrong with the computer system last week and some of the orders were lost. M: Lost what? W: We now recover them and we are working very hard to complete them. So we hope to have your order delivered next week. We are very grateful for your patients to show you just how grateful we are. We'd like to offer you a five percent discount on the whole shipment. M: That's okay, I suppose there is no other choice. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What does the woman dislike? A. Fried chicken. B. Vegetables. C. Fish. 9. What does the man find it hard to do? A. Make cakes and pies. B. Stop drinking coffee. C. Eat a lot of vegetables. 10. What are the speakers talking about? A A doctor’s advice to the man. B. What to eat for a good meal. C. The man’s favourite dishes. 【答案】8. C 9. B 10. A 【解析】 【原文】M: The doctor just told me I have to be careful about things I eat. W: Like what? M: Well, for example, he told me to eat fish, no more hamburgers or fried chicken. W: Yuk. I hardly eat fish. I don’t like it at all. M: I don’t either. He wants me to eat a lot of vegetables, too, especially green ones. But that’s okay. I like them. W: Oh vegetables. I often have carrots and tomatoes. They’re my favourite. M: He also told me not to drink any coffee. That’s difficult. I love my coffee in the morning. W: I know what you mean. I do, too, but I drink too much six or eight cups a day. Coffee with cake or pie after a good meal is... M: Cake or pie. The doctor said no to them too. W: I almost always have them in my house. You know, I don’t think I’d like your doctor very much. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. When does the noise disappear? A. After the woman gets up. B. When the car is turned off. C. Before the woman’s kids fall asleep. 12. How does the neighbors’ son bother the woman? A. His car radio wakes her children up. B. He comes back too late at night. C. He stops the car with loud noise. 13. What does the man advise the woman to do? A. Introduce her children to the neighbors. B. Call on the neighbors and complain. C. Talk about the trouble with the neighbors. 【答案】11. B 12. A 13. C 【解析】 【原文】M: How are your new neighbours Susan? W: They seem nice enough but their son is driving me crazy. M: What do you mean? W: He comes home every night around 10 with his car radio on loudly. It stops as soon as he turns the car off, but then my kits are wide awake. M: Oh no. W: Sometimes it takes us till midnight just to get them to settle down again. M: Have you tried talking to them? W: We haven’t even really met them yet except to say a quick hello and um, I feel stupid complaining. M: You said it was driving you crazy. W: Well, I’m just not getting enough sleep and neither are the kids. M: Maybe you could go over some time with a little gift, a plant for the yard or something. Then you could talk about your trouble with them. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. Who is the man probably talking to? A. His co-worker. B. A reporter. C. A hostess. 15. Why does the man want to retire in advance? A. To keep physically healthy. B. To accompany his family. C. To end his unsuccessful career. 16. What will the man do this Wednesday? A. Leave Alabama. B. Meet his friends. C. Go to Alaska. 17. How does the man describe his job? A. Challenging. B. Stress-free. C. Low-paid. 【答案】14. C 15. B 16. C 17. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Mr Judson thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to answer a few questions in our program. M: It’s my pleasure W: Mr Judson. You had such a successful career. Why do you want to retire in advance? You are only 57 and you are so energetic. M: Well, I just want to be able to spend more time staying with my family. My wife and I want to travel and see our friends around the country. This Wednesday, we’re flying back to our hometown, Alaska. And we’ll head for Alabama to see our sons next week. W: I can imagine how excited you are about that. Won’t you get bored in your retirement though? M: I don’t think so. My job is demanding and time consuming. I’ve cancelled many activities I like because of the busy work. My income and savings can cover more than my expected needs in retirement. I believe I can live a stress-free life after I retire. W: I wish you well as you close this chapter of your life and start a new one. M: Thanks. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 18. Why did Ben Cloud decide to sell coffee? A. He wanted to earn his tuition fees. B. He thought he needn’t invest much. C. There was no risk in selling coffee. 19. How did Ben Cloud find his coffee bean supplier? A. From the Internet. B. From his friend. C. From his family. 20. What do we know about Clyde Rucker? A. He is one of Ben’s best friends. B. He is Ben Cloud’s head of sales. C. He backed Ben Cloud in his business. 【答案】18. B 19. A 20. C 【解析】 【原文】Ben Cloud is not only a 16 year old high school junior, but also a successful businessman. Ben took a few business classes when he was 15. They got his head spinning with ideas to start his own business. He started by thinking about things he liked. First it was clothing, then coffee. He kept thinking and came up with the idea of selling his own brand of coffee. He felt like there was potential to do this without too much money or risk. So he turned to the Internet and eventually found a coffee bean supplier. He learned about all the legalities of starting a business. After setting up his business and starting to order coffee, he began testing different versions with his friends and family. He got feedback, improved his product. He appropriately named his company Cloud’s Coffee company. Ben received great support from Clyde Rucker, a very successful businessman and best friend of his grandparents. Ben is now working on expanding sales of his coffee to grocery stores and more outlets in his local community. In fact, his 14 year old brother Andrew is now his head of sales. 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Best Books from Paper Plus Howick Are you looking for some engaging reads? Here are four standout books tailored to all kinds of book lovers in Paper Plus Howick! NO WORDS FOR THIS Media personality Alison Mau’s memoir (回忆录) uncovers her journey through childhood memories and a life-changing family conversation. Since the age of 12, Alison Mau wanted to be a journalist just like her dad—a straight-talking, Shakespeare-quoting man who taught her hunting and writing. In this book, Alison relates what happened in a buried past. ALTERNATIVE COMMENTARY COLLECTIVE (ACC) This book will guide you to an outstanding decade of New Zealand sports with the ACC’s humorous style. It highlights a decade of sporting victories, disaster and commentary, offering a fresh take on Kiwi sports culture through bold storytelling and colorful language. TASTY New Zealand’s bestselling author Chelsea Winter is back with her seventh cookbook, Tasty. It’s full of plant-based and refined sugar-free recipes that you can use with whatever additions work for your family. Chelsea is known for her totally delicious, accessible food, putting her magical spin on favorites and making every bit as flavor-packed as the classics. WHITELOCK In this autobiography, the All Blacks Rugby legend Samuel Whitelock speaks about leadership, coaching, physical and mental toughness, friends and how family and farming provided the bedrock for his global success. For more information, click www times.co.nz. 21. What does NO WORDS FOR THIS involve? A. Alison’s childhood experiences. B. Family’s part in a legend’s success. C. Alison’s rise as a media personality. D. Shakespeare’s impact on family bonds. 22. Who would most likely enjoy ACC? A. Readers interested in plant-based food. B. Readers studying leadership techniques. C. Readers fond of funny sports commentary. D. Readers preferring serious game analysis. 23. What makes Tasty ideal for families? A. Its farm-style recipes. B. Its rare special recipes. C. Its sugar-containing recipes. D. Its varied flavorful recipes. 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了Paper Plus Howick书店推荐的四本适合各类读者的书籍，包括回忆录、体育评论集、食谱和自传。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第2段“Media personality Alison Mau’s memoir (回忆录) uncovers her journey through childhood memories and a life-changing family conversation.(媒体人艾莉森·莫的这本回忆录讲述了她从童年记忆到经历一次改变人生的家庭谈话的整个历程)”可知，该书涉及艾莉森的童年经历。故选A。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第3段“This book will guide you to an outstanding decade of New Zealand sports with the ACC’s humorous style. It highlights a decade of sporting victories, disaster and commentary, offering a fresh take on Kiwi sports culture through bold storytelling and colorful language.(这本书将以ACC风趣的笔调，引领您领略新西兰体育事业辉煌的十年历程。它详述了这十年间的体育成就、挫折与评论，通过大胆的叙事和生动的语言，为新西兰的体育文化带来了全新的视角)”可知，ACC的幽默风格以新颖方式呈现新西兰体育文化，因此该书适合喜欢幽默体育评论的读者。故选C。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第4段“It’s full of plant-based and refined sugar-free recipes that you can use with whatever additions work for your family. Chelsea is known for her totally delicious, accessible food, putting her magical spin on favorites and making every bit as flavor-packed as the classics.(书中包含了大量以植物为原料且不含精制糖的食谱，您可以根据自家的食材搭配进行使用。切尔西以其美味且易于制作的食品而闻名，她会为大家喜爱的菜肴增添独特的风味，并使其味道丝毫不逊于经典之作)”可知，书中有许多食谱，您可以根据家庭需求调整的食谱，风味媲美经典。因此该书因多样化的美味食谱适合家庭。故选D。 B In Ganzhou, Jiangxi province, 58-year-old Guo Yingxiong is breathing new life into Hakka bamboo carving. In his workshops, the bamboo seems to come alive with his skilled hands-everyday scenes unfold, like a tea seller carrying his goods or young lovers sitting by the water. These creations represent more than art. They form a living bridge between the ancient art of Hakka bamboo carving and the modern world that Guo has upheld for over four decades. Bamboo carving has deep cultural roots. While its origins date back to the Six Dynasties period, the art was well received by people during the Tang Dynasty, before achieving its golden age during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, when scholars praised bamboo for symbolizing strength and honesty. Song Dynasty Sushi wrote that he would rather dine without meat than live without bamboo. Among regional styles, Hakka bamboo carving stood out by mixing traditional calligraphy with creative designs. In 2010, it was listed as a provincial-level intangible (非物质的) cultural heritage in Jiangxi. Guo’s exposure to the art began young-he learned from his father, who taught him strict rules, like using only winter-cut bamboo and memorizing over 50 steps to prepare the material before carving. With tireless practices, he mastered various sculpting techniques, establishing himself as a pioneer in preserving and advancing Jiangxi’s carving heritage. To keep the tradition alive, Guo opened Ganzhou’s first Hakka bamboo carving workshop in 2017. There, he made custom pieces and taught students. One of his students, Han Lu, even started studying the craft’s history after being inspired by him. Besides, he also created smaller, cheaper items like bamboo bookmarks and mixed traditional skills with modem designs to attract younger people. Through such efforts, he hopes to secure a brighter future for the art, one careful cut at a time. 24. Why are Guo’s creations mentioned in Paragraph 1? A. To praise his remarkable carving skills. B. To highlight the art’s connection to daily life. C. To picture ancient and modern artistic styles. D. To stress his efforts to preserve the ancient art. 25. In which period did bamboo carving become popular? A. The Six Dynasties. B. The Tang Dynasty. C. The Ming Dynasty. D. The Song Dynasty. 26. What distinguished Hakka bamboo carving from other regional styles? A. Complex material preparations. B. The symbol of bamboo carving. C. Careful and strict practices for decades. D. A combination of tradition and innovation 27. How did Guo preserve bamboo carving? A. By teaching people calligraphy. B. By using only winter-cut bamboo. C. By getting young people involved in it. D. By studying its history with his students. 【答案】24. D 25. B 26. D 27. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了郭英雄传承与创新客家竹雕艺术的事迹。 【24题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“These creations represent more than art. They form a living bridge between the ancient art of Hakka bamboo carving and the modern world that Guo has upheld for over four decades.(这些作品不仅仅是艺术。它们在郭英雄四十多年来一直坚守的客家竹雕这一古老艺术与现代世界之间架起了一座活生生的桥梁)”可推知，第一段提到郭英雄的作品是为了强调他为保护古老艺术所做的努力。故选D。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“While its origins date back to the Six Dynasties period, the art was well received by people during the Tang Dynasty, before achieving its golden age during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, when scholars praised bamboo for symbolizing strength and honesty. Song Dynasty Sushi wrote that he would rather dine without meat than live without bamboo.(虽然它的起源可以追溯到六朝时期，但这种艺术在唐朝时期受到了人们的欢迎，然后在明清时期达到了黄金时代，当时学者们称赞竹子象征着力量和诚实。宋代苏轼曾写道，与其没有竹子，不如不吃肉)”可知，竹雕在唐朝开始流行。故选B。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Among regional styles, Hakka bamboo carving stood out by mixing traditional calligraphy with creative designs.(在地域风格中，客家竹雕以传统书法与创意设计相结合而脱颖而出)”可知，客家竹雕与其他地域风格的区别在于传统与创新的结合。故选D。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Besides, he also created smaller, cheaper items like bamboo bookmarks and mixed traditional skills with modem designs to attract younger people. Through such efforts, he hopes to secure a brighter future for the art, one careful cut at a time.(此外，他还创作了更小、更便宜的物品，如竹制书签，并将传统技艺与现代设计相结合，以吸引年轻人。通过这样的努力，他希望为这门艺术创造一个更光明的未来，每一次精心雕刻)”可知，郭英雄通过让年轻人参与进来保护竹雕。故选C。 C Scientists in Australia have used Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help them locate a rare bird called the Plains-wanderer. This new information will help scientists protect the birds, a critically endangered bird species native to Australia’s declining grasslands. This groundbreaking approach offers new hope for protecting these unique creatures whose population has dramatically decreased by over 85% in recent decades. The Plains-wanderer, standing merely 15cm tall, exhibits strange characteristics that make it evolutionarily distinct. Classified in its own family, this flight-challenged bird spends most of its life hiding in grasslands. Females display reversed gender roles — larger in size and responsible for territory defense, while smaller males hatch eggs. Their strict habitat requirements for “just right” grass density (密度) has earned them the “Goldilock” nickname among researchers. Zoos Victoria says, “There is no bird like it in the world.” In fact, scientists have put the species into a “family” all by itself, since there are no other similar birds. Facing habitat loss from agricultural expansion, current estimates suggest only 250 — 1,000 individuals remain in the wild. Traditional monitoring methods proved ineffective due to the birds’ exceptional hiding abilities and vast grassland ranges. Zoos Victoria partnered with Queensland University of Technology to develop an innovative solution: setting up 35 audio recording devices across nine potential habitats. To protect these rare birds, scientists first had to learn where they were. So Zoos Victoria worked with Queensland University of Technology on a plan to locate the birds. Since Plains-wanderers are hard to spot, the team chose to “listen” for the birds instead. The research team collected tens of thousands of hours of environmental recordings, focusing on the female’s distinctive “Ooom” mating call. Artificial Intelligence proved crucial in analyzing this massive dataset, successfully identifying Plains-wanderer calls at two sites west of Melbourne-the first confirmed sightings in this region in over three decades. Researchers continue expanding this AI-assisted monitoring program, demonstrating how technology can bridge conservation challenges in the modern age. 28. What does the underlined word “reversed” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Opposite B. Traditional C. Maintained D. Enhanced 29. Why is Plains-wanderer called the “Goldilock”? A. It has golden feathers. B. It prefers suitable grassland. C. It is as small as Goldilock. D. It is particular about food. 30. What can we infer about Plains-wanderer from the text? A. It is widely distributed across Australia. B. Its number has increased with Al monitoring location. C. Its survival is threatened by human activities. D. It relies on flying to escape from danger. 31. What is the main purpose of writing Paragraph 5? A. To explain the birds’ living habits. B. To describe the AI analysis process. C. To compare different research methods. D. To show the procedures of tracking the birds. 【答案】28. A 29. B 30. C 31. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了科学家利用人工智能技术定位并保护澳大利亚濒危鸟类平原鹨的情况。 【28题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段划线词前“Females(雌性)”及划线词后“gender roles — larger in size and responsible for territory defense, while smaller males hatch eggs.(性别角色——体型较大，负责领地防御，而体型较小的雄性则负责孵蛋)”可知，平原鹨雌性的性别角色与传统的相反，即雌性体型较大，负责领地防御，而雄性体型较小，负责孵蛋。因此划线词reversed与A项opposite“相反的”意义相近。故选A。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Their strict habitat requirements for “just right” grass density has earned them the “Goldilock” nickname among researchers.(它们对“恰到好处”的草密度有着严格的栖息地要求，因此在研究人员中获得了“金凤花姑娘”的绰号)”可知，平原鹨被称为“金凤花姑娘”是因为它们对栖息地的草密度有非常严格的要求，即它们偏好适合的草地。故选B。 【30题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中“Facing habitat loss from agricultural expansion, current estimates suggest only 250 — 1,000 individuals remain in the wild.(由于农业扩张导致栖息地丧失，目前的估计显示，野外仅剩下250至1000只个体)”可知，平原鹨的生存正受到人类活动（农业扩张）的威胁。故选C。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段中“To protect these rare birds, scientists first had to learn where they were. So Zoos Victoria worked with Queensland University of Technology on a plan to locate the birds. Since Plains-wanderers are hard to spot, the team chose to “listen” for the birds instead. The research team collected tens of thousands of hours of environmental recordings, focusing on the female’s distinctive “Ooom” mating call. Artificial Intelligence proved crucial in analyzing this massive dataset, successfully identifying Plains-wanderer calls at two sites west of Melbourne-the first confirmed sightings in this region in over three decades.(为了保护这些珍稀鸟类，科学家们首先必须知道它们在哪里。因此，维多利亚动物园与昆士兰科技大学合作制定了一项定位鸟类的计划。由于平原鹨很难被发现，研究小组选择“听”鸟的声音。研究小组收集了数万小时的环境录音，重点关注雌鸟独特的“Ooom”求偶叫声。人工智能在分析这一庞大数据集方面发挥了至关重要的作用，成功地在墨尔本以西的两个地点识别出了平原鹨的叫声——这是30多年来该地区首次确认发现这种鸟)”可知，本段主要描述了科学家们如何利用人工智能技术来定位平原鹨的过程，包括收集环境录音、分析数据以及成功识别出平原鹨的叫声等步骤。因此，本段的主要目的是展示追踪平原鹨的过程。故选D。 D Some people, when they have a physical examination around the age of 50, find that they have carotid plaques (颈动脉斑块), while others have smooth and healthy blood vessels. What causes this difference? Besides lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise, sleep may be a crucial yet overlooked factor. A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association in May 2025 by researchers from Shandong Provincial Hospital indicates that lack of sleep is a risk factor for carotid plaques. The study involved 1,004 participants aged 40 and above, who bad no carotid plaques at the beginning. After an average follow-up of 3.95 years, it was found that compared with those who had sufficient sleep (7-9 hours), those who had short sleep duration (<7 hours) had a 58% increased risk of developing carotid plaques, a 196% increased risk of developing severe carotid plaques (with a maximum carotid plaque thickness >2.34mm), and a 157% increased risk of developing multiple carotid plaques. Additionally, for each additional hour of sleep, the risk of carotid plaques decreased by 9%, and the risk of multiple carotid plaques decreased by 16%. There was no significant correlation between excessive sleep duration (>9 hours) and carotid plaques. The study’s findings highlight the importance of maintaining good sleep habits. Adequate sleep is not only important for feeling refreshed during the day but also plays a vital role in preventing serious cardiovascular (心血管的) problems. It is recommended that adults get 7-9 hours of sleep per night to support overall health. However, modem lifestyle factors such as increased screen time before bed, high-stress jobs, and the commonness of shift work make achieving this goal challenging for many. By improving sleep quality, we may have a simple yet effective way to reduce the risk of carotid plaques and related cardiovascular diseases. Future studies may explore how different sleep-improvement strategies, such as cognitive-behavioral treatment for insomnia (失眠) or the use of sleep-enhancing devices, can further reduce these risks. 32. What do we know from the study in Paragraph 2? A. The participants had no carotid plaques originally. B. 8 hours’ sleep brought about 58% higher rate of carotid plaques. C. Over 2.34 mm carotid plaque thickness was linked to 9 hours’ sleep. D. Two more hours of sleep reduced the chance of carotid plaques by 18%. 33. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about? A. Barriers to adequate sleep. B. The significance of sleep habits. C. Tips of sleep duration for adults. D. The influence of sleep on heart health. 34. What is the author’s attitude towards the results of the study? A. Positive. B. Indifferent. C. Skeptical. D. Critical. 35. What is the best title for the text? A. Sleep Duration: An Impact on Cardiovascular Diseases B. Sufficient Sleep: Less Risk of Carotid Plagues C. Carotid Plaques: A Killer of Physical Health D. Body Clock: The Key to Sleep Quality 【答案】32. A 33. B 34. A 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了睡眠不足增加颈动脉斑块风险及睡眠重要性。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“The study involved 1,004 participants aged 40 and above, who had no carotid plaques at the beginning.(这项研究涉及1004名40岁及以上的参与者，他们一开始没有颈动脉斑块)”可知，参与者一开始没有颈动脉斑块。故选A。 【33题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段中“The study’s findings highlight the importance of maintaining good sleep habits. Adequate sleep is not only important for feeling refreshed during the day but also plays a vital role in preventing serious cardiovascular (心血管的) problems.(研究结果强调了保持良好睡眠习惯的重要性。充足的睡眠不仅对白天感到精神焕发很重要，而且在预防严重心血管问题方面也起着至关重要的作用)”以及全段内容可知，第三段主要讲的是睡眠习惯的重要性。故选B。 【34题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“The study’s findings highlight the importance of maintaining good sleep habits.(研究结果强调了保持良好睡眠习惯的重要性)”以及最后一段中“By improving sleep quality, we may have a simple yet effective way to reduce the risk of carotid plaques and related cardiovascular diseases.(通过改善睡眠质量，我们可能有一种简单而有效的方法来降低颈动脉斑块和相关心血管疾病的风险)”可推知，文章介绍了研究发现睡眠不足与颈动脉斑块的关联，强调充足睡眠的重要性，还提到改善睡眠质量是降低相关风险的有效方法，体现出作者对研究结果的认可和积极态度。故选A。 【35题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第二段中“A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association in May 2025 by researchers from Shandong Provincial Hospital indicates that lack of sleep is a risk factor for carotid plaques.(2025年5月，山东省立医院的研究人员在《美国心脏协会杂志》上发表的一项研究表明，睡眠不足是颈动脉斑块的一个风险因素)”以及第三段中“The study’s findings highlight the importance of maintaining good sleep habits. Adequate sleep is not only important for feeling refreshed during the day but also plays a vital role in preventing serious cardiovascular (心血管的) problems.(研究结果强调了保持良好睡眠习惯的重要性。充足的睡眠不仅对白天感到精神焕发很重要，而且在预防严重心血管问题方面也起着至关重要的作用)”结合文章内容可知，本文主要说明了研究发现睡眠不足是颈动脉斑块的一个风险因素，强调了保持良好睡眠习惯的重要性，指出充足的睡眠不仅对白天感到精神焕发很重要，而且在预防严重心血管问题方面也起着至关重要的作用。可知，B选项“充足的睡眠：颈动脉斑块风险降低”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，从短文后所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Do you know what is important to you in life? Have you ever really thought about it? ____36____ What are values? Values are ideas or areas in your life that you care about, such as generosity, honesty and kindness. They can be a quiet voice in your head that guides your behaviour or a set of rules that influence your actions. ____37____ Values are influenced by things including family, religious faith and culture and some are more important to people than others. ____38____ Understanding your values teaches you about yourself. If being determined is important to you, you know you try hard to succeed. Learning what matters to someone else can help you see the world through their eyes, which builds empathy. Even when people come from different backgrounds, they can share the same values. ____39____ In fact, people around the world are more likely to care about being trustworthy and helpful than being rich. This is nature’s way of helping humans work together and avoid conflict. Get in touch with your values. ____40____ This could include books you like to read and how you relax or have fun. If you like mystery books you may value challenges, and if your favourite thing is lying on the sofa you might value feeling secure. Think about someone you admire in real life or in a book or film and what makes them special to you. Go through the list and circle those that matter most to you. A. Why do they matter? B. Over time your values might change. C. Write a list of the things you enjoy. D. They might not share the same beliefs and traditions. E. This brings people together and helps you make friends. F. Identifying your values helps you to know yourself better. G. If you care about loyalty, you want to support friends when they face challenges. 【答案】36. F 37. G 38. A 39. E 40. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要论述了价值观的定义、重要性，以及如何发现和明确自己的价值观。 【36题详解】 由上文“Do you know what is important to you in life? Have you ever really thought about it? (你知道你生活中什么是重要的吗？你真的想过这个问题吗？)”以及下文“What are values? (什么是价值观？)”对价值观的详细阐述可知，本空应引出关于价值观的探讨。F选项“Identifying your values helps you to know yourself better. (明确你的价值观有助于你更好地了解自己。)”直接回应了上文的问题，并引出了下文对价值观的讨论，符合题意。故选F。 【37题详解】 由上文“What are values? (什么是价值观？)”、 “Values are ideas or areas in your life that you care about, such as generosity, honesty and kindness. They can be a quiet voice in your head that guides your behaviour or a set of rules that influence your actions. (价值观是你生活中关心的观念或领域，如慷慨、诚实和善良。它们可以是你头脑中一个安静的声音，指导你的行为，或者是一套影响你行动的规则。)”及下文“Values are influenced by things including family, religious faith and culture and some are more important to people than others. (价值观受家庭、宗教信仰和文化等因素的影响，有些价值观对人来说比其他价值观更重要。)”对价值观重要性的进一步说明可知，本空应强调价值观对个人行为的影响。G选项“If you care about loyalty, you want to support friends when they face challenges. (如果你重视忠诚，当朋友面临挑战时，你会想要支持他们。)”具体举例说明了价值观如何影响个人行为，能承上启下，符合题意。故选G。 【38题详解】 由下文“Understanding your values teaches you about yourself. (了解你的价值观能让你更了解自己。)”对了解价值观好处的阐述可知，本空应询问了解价值观的重要性。A选项“Why do they matter? (为什么它们很重要？)”直接提出了这个问题，引出了下文对价值观重要性的讨论，符合题意。故选A。 【39题详解】 由上文“Even when people come from different backgrounds, they can share the same values. (即使人们来自不同的背景，他们也可以拥有相同的价值观。)”及下文“In fact, people around the world are more likely to care about being trustworthy and helpful than being rich. (事实上，全世界的人更关心的是值得信赖和乐于助人，而不是富有。)”可知，本空应强调相同价值观带来的积极影响。E选项“This brings people together and helps you make friends. (这能让人们走到一起，帮助你结交朋友。)”说明了相同价值观如何促进人与人之间的联系和友谊，符合题意。故选E。 【40题详解】 由下文“This could include books you like to read and how you relax or have fun. (这可以包括你喜欢读的书以及你如何放松或娱乐。)”可知，本空应建议列出个人喜欢的事物。C选项“Write a list of the things you enjoy. (列出你喜欢的事物清单。)”直接提出了这个建议，能引出下文，符合题意。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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 The slow breakdown of our television began with an alert (警报) that flashed across the screen one night. I tried cleaning the remote control, unplugging the TV and updating the system. Nothing ____41____. I prayed the TV would mysteriously ____42____ itself. Instead the alerts came more ____43____ as the week went on. ____44____, I decided to settle down with a book instead. I ____45____ my bookcase and found a historical novel that I’d been given as a gift a few years ago and never read. The first few nights, restless thoughts ____46____ me. I fought the urge to pick up my phone and research new TVs or ____47____ social media. Once I got lost in the ____48____, about a widow on a ship in the early nineteenth century, everything changed. A new level of ____49____ opened, and a deep sense of peace ____50____ my day and even my night’s sleep. We moved our broken TV out of the living room and have yet to replace it. Now, when I think about that alert, I feel ____51____. What I saw as a problem was really an ____52____ to make space for something better. I suppose ____53____ sometimes find their way into our lives ____54____ as problems, and the answer isn’t always getting something new but rediscovering ____55____ we already have. 41. A. mattered B. worked C. disappeared D. remained 42. A. prepare B. balance C. teach D. fix 43. A. clearly B. firmly C. properly D. frequently 44. A. Contented B. Excited C. Depressed D. Frightened 45. A. scanned B. decorated C. dusted D. restored 46. A. inspired B. bothered C. calmed D. liberated 47. A. checked B. deleted C. analyzed D. quit 48. A. news B. series C. story D. video 49 A. achievement B. interaction C. relaxation D. amazement 50. A. burst into B. came into C. turned away D. took away 51. A. hopeful B. awful C. grateful D. painful 52. A. anticipation B. invitation C. application D. ambition 53. A. excuses B. instructions C. plans D. blessings 54. A. viewed B. qualified C. used D. designed 55. A. choices B. roles C. duties D. gifts 【答案】41. B 42. D 43. D 44. C 45. A 46. B 47. A 48. C 49. C 50. B 51. C 52. B 53. D 54. A 55. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。电视坏了后，作者读起闲置的书，从中获得平静，意识到生活中的问题可能是让我们发现已有美好的契机。 【41题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：什么都没奏效。A. mattered重要；B. worked起作用，工作；C. disappeared消失；D. remained仍然是。根据上文“The slow breakdown of our television began with an alert (警报) that flashed across the screen one night. I tried cleaning the remote control, unplugging the TV and updating the system. ”以及后文“I prayed the TV would mysteriously”可知，电视故障，作者尝试各种方法但都没有起作用。故选B。 【42题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我祈祷电视能奇迹般地自己修复好。A. prepare准备；B. balance平衡；C. teach教授；D. fix修理。根据上文“The slow breakdown of our television began with an alert that flashed across the screen one night. I tried cleaning the remote control, unplugging the TV and updating the system.(我们家电视的故障逐渐显现出来，始于一天晚上屏幕上出现的一条警报信息。我尝试清洁遥控器、拔掉电视电源线，并更新了系统)”可知，电视故障，作者修不好电视，所以祈祷电视能奇迹般地自己修复好。故选D。 【43题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：相反，这些警报的出现频率在一周的时间里逐渐增加。A. clearly清楚地；B. firmly坚固地；C. properly合适地；D. frequently频繁地。根据上文“The slow breakdown of our television began with an alert ( 警报 ) that flashed across the screen one night.”以及空前“Instead, the alerts came more”可知，警报开始频繁出现了，故选D。 【44题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：心情低落之下，我决定还是先捧起一本书来放松一下吧。A. Contented满足的；B. Excited激动的；C. Depressed沮丧的；D. Frightened害怕的。根据上文“I tried cleaning the remote control, unplugging the TV and updating the system. Nothing ____1____.”可知，作者家的电视坏了，作者修理不好，所以心情低落，沮丧。故选C。 【45题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我浏览了一下书架，发现了一本几年前别人送我的历史小说，我一直没读过。A. scanned浏览；B. decorated装饰；C. dusted擦去灰尘；D. restored恢复。根据后文“my bookcase and found a historical novel”可知，作者浏览书架，发现了一本从没有读过的历史小说，故选A。 【46题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：最初的几个晚上，焦躁不安思绪困扰着我。A. inspired鼓舞；B. bothered麻烦，使烦恼；C. calmed使平静；D. liberated解放。根据上文“restless thoughts”以及下文“I fought the urge to pick up my phone and research new TVs or ____7____ social media.”可知，作者在与拿起手机和研究新电视或者查看社交媒体的欲望进行斗争，焦躁不安的想法让作者烦恼，困扰着作者。故选B。 【47题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我努力克制住拿起手机去查看新款电视信息或者浏览社交媒体的冲动。A. checked检查，查看；B. deleted删除；C. analyzed分析；D. quit停止。根据上文“pick up my phone”以及空后“social media”可知，此处指“查看”社交媒体，即使用电子设备登录社交媒体平台，查看最新的动态、消息或者更新。故选A。 【48题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：一旦我沉浸在这段关于19世纪初一艘船上一位寡妇的故事中，一切就都不同了。A. news新闻；B. series系列（节目、出版物等）；C. story故事；D. video视频。根据上文“found a historical novel”以及后文“about a widow on a ship in the early nineteenth century, everything changed”可知，作者沉浸在小说的故事里，故选C。 【49题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：一种全新的放松状态随之而来，一种深深的平和感也融入了我的每一天，甚至包括我的夜晚的睡眠之中。A. achievement成就；B. interaction互动；C. relaxation放松；D. amazement惊奇。根据上文“restless thoughts ____6____ me.”、“everything changed”以及后文“a deep sense of peace”可知，阅读让作者不再焦躁，给作者带来了放松和平和感。故选C。 【50题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：一种全新的放松状态随之而来，一种深深的平和感也融入了我的每一天，甚至包括我的夜晚的睡眠之中。A. burst into爆发；B. came into进入；C. turned away不准某人进入；D. took away拿走，消除。根据后文“my day and even my night’s sleep”指平和感融入了作者的每一天，甚至夜晚的睡眠之中。故选B。 【51题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：现在，每当想起那次警报时，我都会心怀感激。A. hopeful有希望的；B. awful糟糕的；C. grateful感激的；D. painful痛苦的。根据后文“make space for something better”可知，作者因为电视故障警报发现了更好的事物，所以是心怀感激。故选C。 【52题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在我看来原本是个问题的情况，实际上却是一个让我们为更美好的事物腾出空间的契机。A. anticipation预期；B. invitation邀请，（对做某事的）激励、鼓动；C. application申请；D. ambition抱负。根据后文“make space for something better”可知，电视的故障成为了作者发现更美好事物的契机，即问题成为激励作者做更好事情的一个契机，故选B。 【53题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我想，福泽有时会以问题的面貌进入我们的生活，而解决之道并非总是获取新事物，而是重新发现我们已然拥有的馈赠。A. excuses借口；B. instructions指示；C. plans计划；D. blessings祝福。根据上文“to make space for something better”可知，美好的祝福会以问题的形式出现在我们的生活中，体现作者因电视故障而开始阅读所获得益处，故选D。 【54题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我想，福泽有时会以问题的面貌进入我们的生活，而解决之道并非总是获取新事物，而是重新发现我们已然拥有的馈赠。A. viewed看待；B. qualified取得资格；C. used使用；D. designed设计。根据上文“I saw as a problem”指作者一开始把遇到的麻烦看成是问题，故选A。 【55题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我想，福泽有时会以问题的面貌进入我们的生活，而解决之道并非总是获取新事物，而是重新发现我们已然拥有的馈赠。A. choices选择；B. roles角色；C. duties责任；D. gifts礼物。根据上文“the answer isn’t always getting something new but rediscovering”可知，解决问题的方法不是总是获取新事物，而是重新发现我们已然拥有的馈赠，对应上文作者去阅读了之前别人送的小说而得到放松和内心的平静。故选D。 第二节（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（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Sea cables, also ____56____ (call) submarine cables, can send an email across the world in seconds, or video call someone thousands of miles away. In 1850, the first sea cable ____57____ (lay) between the UK and France. This was ____58____ telegraph cable, which allowed electrical pulses (脉冲) to be sent along copper wires so people could communicate in Morse code. During the 20th century, telegraph cables were____59____ (gradual) replaced by telephone cables that transmitted sound. Today we have fibre-optic cables. Fibre-optic cables send digital information very fast along strands (股) of glass or plastic. At one end a transmitter turns data into light and at the other end a ____60____ (receive) turns light back into information. One optical fibre is about the width of a human hair, and lots are put together ____61____ (make) a sea cable, which is about as wide as a garden hose (软管). Each fibre has a core, down ____62____ the light travels, and a covering that keeps the light ____63____ (move), even around bends. Sea cables carry important information, including money transactions, ____64____ they must be protected. They can be damaged by natural events or people, by accident or ____65____ purpose. Each year, up to 150 cables are cut, but most of them are accidents. 【答案】56. called 57. was laid 58. a 59. gradually 60. receiver 61. to make 62. which 63. moving 64. so 65. on 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了海底电缆发展历程：从1850年首条英法电报电缆到如今光纤电缆，其优点为传输信息快，但需保护以防损坏。 【56题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：海底电缆，也被称为海底光缆，能在几秒钟内将电子邮件发送到世界各地，或与数千英里外的人进行视频通话。此空考查非谓语，cables与call为被动关系，再由语境可知，应用过去分词作后置定语。故填called。 【57题详解】 考查时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：1850年，第一条海底电缆铺设在英国和法国之间。此空考查谓语动词，由“1850 年”可知用一般过去时；cable与lay(铺设)为被动关系，用被动语态；主语为单数。故填was laid。 【58题详解】 考查冠词。句意：这是一条电报电缆，它允许电脉冲沿着铜线传输，这样人们就可以用摩尔斯电码通信。此处泛指“一条电报电缆”，应用不定冠词，telegraph以辅音音素开头，故填a。 【59题详解】 考查副词。句意：20世纪期间，电报电缆逐渐被传输声音的电话电缆所取代。修饰动词replaced应用副词gradually，表“逐渐地”，符合语境。故填gradually。 【60题详解】 考查名词。句意：在一端，发射器将数据转换为光，在另一端，接收器将光转换回信息。根据语境及空前的“a”可知，此处填名词receiver，表“接收器”，符合语境。故填receiver。 【61题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：一根光纤大约有人的头发那么粗，许多光纤被组合在一起制成海底电缆，其宽度大约相当于浇花园的软管。此处表目的，用不定式作状语。故填to make。 【62题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：每根光纤都有一个纤芯，光沿着纤芯传播，还有一层覆盖物，使光即使在弯曲处也能传播。此空考查非限制性定语从句，先行词为core，指物，在“介词 + 关系代词”引导的定语从句中作宾语，用which。故填which。 【63题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：每根光纤都有一个纤芯，光沿着纤芯传播，还有一层覆盖物，使光即使在弯曲处也能传播。此空考查keep sb./sth. doing sth.，为固定搭配，意为“使……持续做某事”，宾语light和move是主动关系，用现在分词作宾补。故填moving。 【64题详解】 考查连词。句意：海底电缆承载着包括金融交易在内的重要信息，因此必须受到保护。分析句子结构可知，前后句为因果关系，应用so连接。故填so。 【65题详解】 考查介词。句意：它们可能被自然事件或人类无意或有意地损坏。这里考查on purpose，为固定搭配，意为“故意地”，符合语境。故填on。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分） 66. 假定你是李华，你校学生会成立了一个英语阅读俱乐部。作为学生会主席，你打算为俱乐部购买一些英文阅读材料。请你给外教Mr. Brown写一封信，请求推荐书目，内容包括： （1）写信目的； （2）介绍俱乐部。 注意： （1）写作词数应为80词左右； （2）开头结尾已给出，请在答题卡相应位置作答。 Dear Mr. Brown, ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Your, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Mr. Brown, I am Li Hua, chairman of the English Reading club in our school. Having decided to purchase some books, our club sincerely hope that you can offer us some suggestions on book selection. Our club, established a few days ago, aims to raise students’ interest in English reading. It consists of students at different reading levels, and therefore we would like to seek books that are accessible and engaging. We’d appreciate it if you could give us a reply at your earliest convenience. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。要求考生外教Mr. Brown写一封信，请求为你校学生会成立的英语阅读俱乐部推荐书目。 【详解】1.词汇积累 决定：decide→make a decision 真诚地：sincerely→frankly 提供：offer→provide 由……组成：consist of→be made up of 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：I am Li Hua, chairman of the English Reading club in our school. 拓展句：I am Li Hua, who is a chairman of the English Reading club in our school. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Having decided to purchase some books, our club sincerely hope that you can offer us some suggestions on book selection.(由现在分词作状语和that引导的宾语从句) 【高分句型2】It consists of students at different reading levels, and therefore we would like to seek books that are accessible and engaging.(由that引导的定语从句) 第二节 读后续写（满分25分） 67. 阅读下面短文，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一个完整的故事。 Emily crumpled (揉) the paper and stuffed it into a drawer, her hands trembling. It was the seventh time that she had failed to complete a satisfactory painting. Ever since failing to get into the art academy six months ago, she bad been consumed by self-doubt, her once-lively brushstrokes had turned dull, and even her beloved painting bad become a source of pain. One day at the hospital, a chance encounter changed everything. While she was waiting for her appointment, a burst of laughter caught her attention. Around the corner, several children gathered around a girl in a wheelchair. She was showing her colorful drawing of a “Dream Town” to other children, where a crooked (歪斜的) sun shed rainbow colors, and crooked houses were covered with blooming flowers. “This is my Dream Town!” the girl declared, her eyes shining with pride. “Even though I can’t walk, my paintbrush can take me anywhere!” she said proudly. Emily was shocked-those “imperfect” strokes she had always hated now seemed full of life. The next day, Emily volunteered at the children’s ward (病房), art supplies in hand and anxiety in her heart. At first, the children regarded her with curiosity and shyness. But when she sketched a grinning cartoon cat, cries of amazement filled the room. A young boy held up his drawing of a dinosaur. “Miss, my dinosaur can fly!” he announced earnestly. Days passed in a mass of paint and laughter. Emily stopped chasing “perfection” and instead focused on capturing the sparkles in the children’s eyes. Her brush regained its warmth. She led the children in creating collages (拼贴画) from recycled materials and finger-painting. Through these experiences, she realized that art’s true value lay not in awards, but in conveying emotions and hope. Three months later, the hospital corridor became a gallery of the children’s works. Among them was a large massive piece. In the bottom right comer, Emily had written, “Every soul can shine its unique light.” Just then, her phone rang. It was an email from the art academy. 注意： （1）续写词数应150个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: Taking a deep breath, Emily tapped to open the email. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: When Emily shared the news with the kids, tears filled her eyes. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Paragraph 1: Taking a deep breath, Emily tapped to open the email. Her heart pounded as she read the words: “Congratulations! We are pleased to offer you a place in our art academy.” She reread the message, her fingers trembling. The academy had reviewed her recent portfolio, particularly impressed by the collaborative artwork displayed at the hospital. Glancing at the vibrant gallery around her, she realized her journey wasn’t about technical perfection but about expressing truth and hope. Paragraph 2: When Emily shared the news with the kids, tears filled her eyes. The children erupted in cheers, their faces lit with pride.The little boy who drew the flying dinosaur jumped up and down, shouting, “I told you my dinosaur was magic! He flew your painting to the academy!” The girl in the wheelchair beamed, squeezing Emily’s hand. “See? Your brush took you somewhere amazing too!” At that moment, Emily understood: her greatest masterpiece wasn’t on canvas — it was the spark she’d ignited in their hearts. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述了Emily在未能考入艺术学院后陷入自我怀疑，在医院偶然遇到一群充满创造力和乐观精神的孩子，Emily与他们一起创作艺术。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“深吸一口气，Emily打开了邮件。”可知，第一段可描写Emily收到艺术学院的录取通知，并意识到艺术的价值在于表达真实和希望。 ②由第二段首句内容“当Emily把这个消息告诉孩子们时，她热泪盈眶。”可知，第二段可描写Emily与孩子们分享喜悦，孩子们为她感到骄傲，并意识到自己最伟大的作品是点燃了孩子们心中的火花。 2.续写线索：打开邮件——收到录取通知——意识到艺术价值——分享喜悦——孩子们骄傲——点燃心中火花 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①颤抖：tremble/shiver ②意识到：realize/be aware of ③瞥见：glance at/glimpse 情绪类 ①高兴的：pleased/delighted ②被打动：impressed/touched 【点睛】【高分句型1】Glancing at the vibrant gallery around her, she realized her journey wasn’t about technical perfection but about expressing truth and hope. (运用了现在分词作状语和省略that的宾语从句) 【高分句型2】The children erupted in cheers, their faces lit with pride. (运用了独立主格结构) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$宁德市2024到2025学年度第二学期期末高二质量检测英语试题听力录音。这是宁德市2024到2025学年度第二学期期末高二质量检测英语试题听力部分，共两节。回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上，听完后请务必将正确答案转涂到答题卡上。现在是听力试音时间。Hello, international friends club. Can I help you? Oh, hello. I read about your club in the paper today, and I thought that firm to find out a bit more yet. certainly. Well, we're sort of a social club for people from different countries. It's quite a new club. We have about fifty members at the moment, but we're growing all the time. Actually, i'm british, and I came to washington about three months ago. I'm looking for ways to meet people. Uh, what kinds of events do you organize? Well, we have social get togethers and sports events, and we also have language evenings. That sounds great. okay? Well, if you can just give me your name and address, i'll send you the form and some more information. If you join now, you can have the first . month free试音到此结束，听力考试正式开始。请看听力部分第一节，第一节听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3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。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。Text one, i'm going to the bookstore. Do you need anything? Oh, could you pick up a coffee of the latest signs weekly for me? I'm really interested in the article about space exploration in IT. sure. I'll get IT for you. Text too, i'm considering changing my jobs immediately. The pay is not that good. Changing jobs can be risky. Look before you leap. Text three morning can never choose sandwich and a large chocolate shake. Sorry, sir, but we'll stopped serving breakfast. Oh, please, is ten forty five now? I'm only five minutes late. I'm sorry, sir. You can order from our lunch menu. Text for i'm so tired of this endless rain. IT has been raining for days. I really want to go for a picnic. Tell me about IT. I was planning to play tennis today, but the court is all wet. Text five hello, Steve. This is Jenny. I'm going to have lunch. Do you want to join me? Yeah, i've just done an experiment. Let's meet in the canteen in twenty minutes. Is that all right? fine. I'll set off from the doritos away. 第一节到此结束，第二节听下面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ABC3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，回答第六和第7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Text six, mister frederics, i'm really sorry, but IT seems the order is going to be late. late. What is just that? Something went wrong with the computer system last week, and some, the orders were lost. lost what? We will now recover them, and we are working very hard to complete them, so we hope to have your order delivered next week. We are very grateful for your patience to show you just how grateful we are. We'd like to offer you a five percent discount on the whole shipment. That's okay. I suppose there is no other choice. Mister frederics, i'm really sorry, but IT seems the order is going to be late, late. What is just that? Something went wrong with the computer system last week and some of the orders were lost. Lost what? We'll now recover them, and we are working very hard to complete them. So we hope to have your order delivered next week. We are very grateful for your patience to show you just how grateful we are. We'd like to offer you a five percent discount on the whole shipment. That's okay. I suppose there is no other choice. 听下面一段对话，回答第8至10题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Tech seven, the doctor just told me I have to be careful about things I eat. Like what? Well, for example, he told me to fish. None more hamburgers or fried chicken. Yg, I hardly eat fish. I don't like IT at all. I don't either. He wants me to eat a lot of vegetables too, especially Green ones. But that's okay. I like them. Oh, vegetables. I often have carrots and tomatoes. They are my favourite . t he also told me not to drink any coffee that's difficult. I love my coffee in the morning. I know what you mean. I do too, but I drink too much. Six or eight cups a day. Coffee with cake or pie after a good meal is k copie. The doctor said no to them too. I almost always have them in my house. You know, I don't think i'd like your doctor very much. The doctor just told me I have to be careful about things I eat. Like what? Well, for example, he told me to fish, no more hamburger gers or fried chicken. Yg, I hardly eat fish. I don't like IT at all. I don't either. He wants me to eat a lot of vegetables too, especially Green ones. But that's okay. I like them. Oh, vegetables. I often have carrots and tomatoes. They are my favourite. He also told me not to drink any coffee that's difficult. I love my coffee in the morning. I know what you mean. I do too, but I drink too much six or eight cups a day, coffee with cake or pie after a good meal is k copie. The doctor said no to them too. I almost always have them in my house. You know, I don't think i'd like your doctor very much. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至133个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Text eight, how are your new neighbour, Susan? They seem nice enough that their sun is driving me crazy. What do you mean? He comes home every night around ten with his car radio on loudly IT stops as soon as he turns the car off but then my kids out wait to weigh . e oh no sometimes . he takes us till midnight just to get them to settle down again have . you tried talking to them? We haven't even really met them yet except to say a quick hello and um I feel stupid complaining. You said that was driving you crazy. Well, i'm just not getting enough sleep and neither are the kids. Maybe you could go over some time with a little gift, a plant for the yard or something, then you could talk about your trouble with them. How are your new neighbor, Susan? They seem nice enough, but their son is driving me crazy. What do you mean? He comes home every night around ten with his car radio on loudly IT stops as soon as he turns the car off. But then my kids are White . to wake e oh no. Sometimes he takes us till midnight just to get them to settle down again. Have you tried talking to them? We haven't even really met them yet, except to say a quick hello. And um I feel stupid complaining. You said that was driving you crazy. Well, i'm just not getting enough sleep, and neither are the kids. Maybe you could go over some time with a little gift, a plant for the yard or something, then you could talk about your trouble with them. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17 4个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Text nine, mister Jackson, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to answer a few questions in our program. It's my pleasure. mr. Jackson. You had such a successful career, why do you want to retire in advance? You are only fifty seven and you are so energetic. Well, I just want to be able to spend more time staying with my family, my wife and I want to travel and see our friends around the country this wednesday were flying back to our hometown alaska, and will head for alabama to see our sons next week. I can imagine how excited you are about that. Won't you get bored in your retirement though? I don't think so. My job is demanding and time consuming. I've cancelled many activities I like because of the busy work. My income and savings can cover more than my expected needs in retirement. I believe I can live a stress free life after a retire. I wish you well as you close this chapter of your life and start a new one. thanks. mr. Jackson, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to answer a few questions in our program. It's my pleasure. mr. Jackson. You had such a successful career, why do you want to retire in advance? You are only fifty seven and you are so energetic. Well, I just want to be able to spend more time staying with my family, my wife and I want to travel and see our friends around the country. This wednesday were flying back to our hometown alaska, and will head for alabama to see our sons next week. I can imagine how excited you are about that. Won't you get bored in your retirement though? I don't think so. My job is demanding and time consuming. I've cancelled many activities I like because of the busy work. My income and savings can cover more than my expected needs in retirement. I believe I can live a stress free life after a retire. I wish you well as you close this chapter of your life and start a new one. thanks. 听下面一段独白，回答第18至第23个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Text ten ten cloud is not only a sixteen year old high school junior, but also a successful business man. Ben took a few business classes when he was fifteen. They got his head spinning with ideas to start his own business. He started by thinking about things he liked. First IT was clothing, then coffee. He kept thinking and came up with the idea of selling his own brand of coffee. He felt like there was potential to do this without too much money or risk. So he turned to the internet and eventually found a coffee being supplier. He learned about all the legalities of starting a business. After setting up his business and starting to order coffee, he began testing different versions with his friends and family. He got feedback, improved his product. He propriete named his company clouds coffee company. Ben received great support from clyde rooker, a very successful businessman, a best friend of his grandparents. Ben is now working on expanding cells of his coffee to grocery stores and more outlines in his local community. In fact, his fourteen euro brother, Andrew, is now his head of sales. Ben cloud is not only a sixth in your old high school junior, but also a successful businessman. Ben took a few business classes when he was fifteen. They got his head spinning with ideas to start his own business. He started by thinking about things he liked. First IT was clothing, then coffee. He kept thinking and came up with the idea of selling his own brand of coffee. He felt like there was potential to do this without too much money or risk. So he turned to the internet and eventually found a coffee being supplier. He learned about all the legalities of starting a business. After setting up his business in starting to order coffee, he began testing different versions with his friends and family. He got feedback, improved his product. He propriete named his company clouds coffee company. Ben received great support from clyde rooker, a very successful businessman, a best friend of his grandparents. Ben is now working on expanding cells of his coffee to grocery stores and more outlands in his local community. In fact, his fourteen year old brother Andrew is now his head of sales. 第二节到此结束，现在你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转图到客观题答题卡上。听力部分到此结束。