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2025届高要区高三第二次调研模拟测试 英语 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号等填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第二部分 阅读（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A In an age of endless scrolling and digital overload, many feel drained by constant screen time. Digital minimalism counters this by simplifying tech use, prioritizing intentionality over mindless consumption. It’s not about abandoning technology but about reshaping it to enrich real-world experiences. The right apps can help manage screen time, block distractions, and encourage mindful online interactions. They offer practical solutions to digital clutter, empowering you to regain control over your tech use. FocusMe FocusMe is a multi-purpose app designed to keep distractions at bay. It blocks distracting websites and apps during work sessions, helping you maintain focus. You can customize schedules to fit your daily routine and control when and how you interact with digital distractions, ensuring productivity is optimized. Forest Forest gamifies your efforts to stay off your phone by letting you grow a virtual tree while you focus. If you leave the app to check social media or messages, the tree dies. This creative concept encourages concentrating on tasks, which provides motivation to stay present both digitally and in the real world. RescueTime RescueTime offers powerful insights into how you spend your digital hours. By tracking your time online, it identifies areas for improvement. The app categorizes activities to show where your attention is most divided, fostering more intentional digital habits. Cold Turkey Cold Turkey is designed to help you reclaim control over your digital life with strict focus features. You can block websites, lock your devices, and schedule breaks to enhance productivity, control digital dependency and reduce distractions. This app can be handy for those seeking a rigid approach to managing tech time efficiently. With the right mindset, these apps can become valuable allies in your journey toward digital minimalism. 1. What will happen if a Forest user frequently switches apps? A. His virtual tree will fail to survive. B. His productivity score will decrease. C. His daily schedules will be customized. D. His device will be locked automatically. 2. Which app classifies online activities to identify distractions? A. FocusMe. B. Forest. C. RescueTime. D. Cold Turkey. 3. What are the four apps intended to do? A. To increase daily screen time to boost productivity. B. To help users completely get rid of social media use. C. To exercise intentional control over digital distractions. D. To replace human relationships with virtual interactions. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍数字极简主义的概念及其在应对数字过载中的作用，并详细阐述了四个应用程序（FocusMe、Forest、RescueTime 和 Cold Turkey）的功能，这些应用旨在帮助用户管理屏幕时间、阻挡干扰，优化生产力，以实现有意识的技术使用。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Forest中“Forest gamifies your efforts to stay off your phone by letting you grow a virtual tree while you focus. If you leave the app to check social media or messages, the tree dies.(Forest 通过让你在专注时种植一棵虚拟树来使你远离手机的努力游戏化。如果你离开应用程序去查看社交媒体或消息，树就会死亡。)”可知，如果Forest用户频繁切换应用程序，他的虚拟树将无法存活。故选A项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据RescueTime中“RescueTime offers powerful insights into how you spend your digital hours. By tracking your time online, it identifies areas for improvement. The app categorizes activities to show where your attention is most divided, fostering more intentional digital habits.(RescueTime提供了关于你如何度过数字时间的强大见解。通过跟踪你的在线时间，它能确定需要改进的地方。该应用程序对活动进行分类，以显示你的注意力最分散的地方，培养更有目的性的数字习惯。)”可知，RescueTime应用程序对在线活动进行分类来识别干扰。故选C项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Digital minimalism counters this by simplifying tech use, prioritizing intentionality over mindless consumption.(数字极简主义通过简化技术使用来应对这一点，优先考虑有意识而非无意识的消耗。)”和“The right apps can help manage screen time, block distractions, and encourage mindful online interactions.(合适的应用可以帮助管理屏幕时间、阻挡干扰，并鼓励有意识的在线互动。)”以及下文对四款应用的介绍可推知，这四款应用程序的目的是对数字干扰进行有意的控制，以帮助用户实现数字极简主义。故选C项。 B Every time I picked up my son at Day Care last year, our reunion was interrupted by the same question from the other 3-year-olds: “Why are you in that wheelchair?” Some people thought I should have a class visit where I explained my disability, maybe read a relevant book. To be fair, I am a good candidate for this kind of conversation. I started using a wheelchair when I was 6, and when I discovered disability studies in graduate school, I understood, for the first time in my life, disability as an identity. I started creating “mini memoirs (回忆录)” on social media that shared my firsthand experience — the feeling of being stared at and being prayed over by strangers. I started to understand the wheelchair as part of my brand. Over time, I rarely deviated from posts tied to disability. Even if it wasn’t at the center of the story, I connected those things with a direct line for readers. This way of showing myself pushed my writing into the public conversation in 2020. Five years later, I still travel the country speaking about disability, accessibility, and inclusion. It’s a dream to do this work. It might explain why I wasn’t eager to educate my son’s class on disability. This is my area of expertise! I understand my difference is unavoidably visible, but I noticed the longing. I wanted these kids to see that our family was just one kind of difference in a sea of differences. And the truth is, many of us with disabilities aren’t just another parent in the room. It often feels like I have two choices: erasure (消除) or spotlight — “I don’t see you as disabled” or “I follow you to learn more about disability.” Still, there is an idea in me that I wish to blur (模糊) the edges of a fixed brand and play freely in the spaces of discovery. Maybe this is a look at the long-term goal I dream of — disability as a living part of a greater whole. Neither hidden in the shadows nor forced into the spotlight, but integrated into a community, accepted as one valuable part of our shared humanity. 4. What does the underlined word “deviated” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Departed. B. Benefited. C. Suffered. D. Recovered. 5. Why was the author unwilling to educate kids on disability? A. She was busy with her own work. B. She was worried about her son’s feeling. C. She wanted to be seen as a normal parent. D She doubted kids’ understanding of disability. 6. Why does the author mention two choices in paragraph 5? A. To show the difficulties of being a disabled parent. B. To emphasize the importance of her work on disability. C. To illustrate the complex situation disabled people face. D. To explain her unwillingness to talk about disability. 7. Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude towards her disability? A. Negative. B. Optimistic. C. Indifferent. D. Dismissive. 【答案】4. A 5. C 6. C 7. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者作为轮椅使用者，分享个人经历与感悟，探讨如何在公众视野中展现自我，并表达对残疾被自然接纳、融入社区的期望。 【4题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段中“Over time, I rarely deviated from posts tied to disability. Even if it wasn’t at the center of the story, I connected those things with a direct line for readers. (随着时间推移，我很少deviated与残疾相关的帖子。即使故事的核心不是残疾，我也会为读者将这些内容直接关联到残疾主题。)”可知，即使故事的核心不是残疾，作者也会为读者将这些内容直接关联到残疾主题，所以作者的帖子几乎从未偏离过与残疾相关的主题，deviated意为“偏离”，与departed意思相近。故选A。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“It might explain why I wasn’t eager to educate my son’s class on disability. This is my area of expertise! I understand my difference is unavoidably visible, but I noticed the longing. I wanted these kids to see that our family was just one kind of difference in a sea of differences. (这或许能解释为什么我并不热衷于给儿子的班级上关于残疾的课。这是我的专业领域！我知道我的不同必然会被注意到，但我更希望这些孩子看到，我们的家庭只是万千差异中的一种。)”可知，作者不愿刻意教育孩子关于残疾的知识，而是希望被视为普通家长。故选C。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段中“It often feels like I have two choices: erasure (消除) or spotlight — “I don’t see you as disabled” or “I follow you to learn more about disability.” (我常常感觉只有两种选择：被忽视或被关注 ——“我不把你看作残疾人”或“我关注你以了解更多残疾相关的事”。)”可知，作者通过描述这两种选择，说明残疾人面临的复杂处境：要么被忽视，要么被过度关注。故选C。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Maybe this is a look at the long-term goal I dream of — disability as a living part of a greater whole. Neither hidden in the shadows nor forced into the spotlight, but integrated into a community, accepted as one valuable part of our shared humanity. (这或许指向了我长久以来的梦想：让残疾成为更大整体中鲜活的一部分。它既不被隐匿在阴影里，也不被强行推到聚光灯下，而是自然地融入社区，被接纳为人类共同性中宝贵的一环。)”可知，作者希望残疾身份自然地被接纳，对自身残疾持积极、乐观的态度。故选B。 C Nature speaks for itself, while art amplifies (增强) whatever nature has to say. Artist Luca Gnizio’s latest project, Forsoultree, speaks more than words could. The project started with the accidental discovery of a century-old Holm Oak tree trunk that had been brought down by nature in a park. When Gnizio was called in, he immediately thought of giving the dead trunk some life. Over the past decade, Gnizio has made a name for himself, establishing a whole new form of art that harmonizes with nature. In his work, he focuses on three Rs: reduce, reuse and recycle. The Forsoultree takes on various aspects of his artistic approach. The aim of this project was not only to reuse but also to preserve and give life. To Gnizio, what most people call waste can be repurposed to give more meaning to life. He has managed to create new levels of beauty with the trunk, combining it with the natural environment and using it as the central point. Notably, it is the transformation of parts of the trunk into seats. He has created two unique seats with the trunk still in its primary location. All around the trunk itself are breathtaking views of the park for any lover of the natural space. If you think sitting on a dead trunk will be boring, what about bathing? Gnizio has carved out a deep basin with sufficient resting space. An adult can lie on the floor of the basin looking upwards and enjoy the peaceful surrounding nature. Unfortunately, the basin is only for artistic purposes. You may not be able to bathe in it, but you will surely enjoy the views. “Forsoultree speaks of beauty and respect and reminds us that nothing belongs to us on this earth, where we are simply passing guests,” explained Gnizio. His art offers an opportunity for us to learn more about our environment and also appreciate life as it is. 8. What can be learned about Forsoultree from paragraph 1? A. It highlights renewed natural art. B. It involves intentional discovery. C. It features an artificial landscape. D. It displays a purposefully cut trunk. 9. What do we know about Gnizio? A. He focuses only on reusing materials. B. He creates innovative eco-friendly art. C. He believes waste should be abandoned. D. He avoids signing names on his project. 10. Why does the author mention the unique seats and a deep basin? A. To suggest bathing in the trunk. B. To emphasize the park’s beauty. C. To indicate the value of location. D. To show the trunk’s functionality. 11. What does Gnizio suggest? A. Recognizing environmental respect. B. Valuing temporary material possessions. C. Concentrating entirely on artistic creation. D. Prioritizing the concept of human ownership. 【答案】8. A 9. B 10. D 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍艺术家卢卡·尼齐奥的Forsoultree项目，他赋予枯树干新生命的创作理念及成果。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The project started with the accidental discovery of a century-old Holm Oak tree trunk that had been brought down by nature in a park. When Gnizio was called in, he immediately thought of giving the dead trunk some life.(该项目始于在公园偶然发现一棵被大自然击倒的百年 Holm Oak 树干。当尼齐奥被叫来后，他立即想到要给这棵枯树干赋予一些生命力。)”可知，Forsoultree强调了重生的自然艺术。故选A项。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Over the past decade, Gnizio has made a name for himself, establishing a whole new form of art that harmonizes with nature. In his work, he focuses on three Rs: reduce, reuse and recycle.(在过去的十年里，尼齐奥声名鹊起，创立了一种与自然和谐共处的全新艺术形式。在他的作品中，他专注于三个R：减少、再利用和回收。)”可知，尼齐奥展示了他如何通过创新的方式利用自然资源创作环保艺术，由此可知，尼齐奥创造了创新的环保艺术。故选B项。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Notably, it is the transformation of parts of the trunk into seats. He has created two unique seats with the trunk still in its primary location.(值得注意的是，这是将树干的一部分改造成座椅。他在树干仍在原位的情况下创造了两个独特的座椅。)”及第四段中的“Gnizio has carved out a deep basin with sufficient resting space.(尼齐奥雕刻出一个有足够休息空间的深盆。)”可推断，作者提到独特的座椅和深盆是为了展示树干的功能性。故选D项。 【11题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的““Forsoultree speaks of beauty and respect and reminds us that nothing belongs to us on this earth, where we are simply passing guests,” explained Gnizio. (尼齐奥解释说：“Forsoultree 讲述了美丽和尊重，提醒我们在这个地球上没有什么属于我们，我们只是过客。”)”可知，尼齐奥建议认识到对环境的尊重。故选A项。 D At a summit in Paris in February 2025, tech bosses issued the grandest claims about artificial intelligence. Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, said it would lead to the “largest change to the global labor market in human history”. Jensen Huang, CEO of NVidia, envisioned a future where workers “are all going to be CEOs of AI agents”. Such predictions draw on an established thought. As large language models gained popularity in the early 2020s, economists and bosses were hopeful that AI would help promote equality, benefiting lower-skilled workers most. Despite such optimism about AI as an equalizer in labor market, more recent findings have cast doubt on this vision. They instead suggest a future where high-flyers fly still higher, and the rest are left behind. Rather than narrowing gaps, AI is likely to widen workforce divides in the long term. For example, for air-traffic controllers, AI processes flight data while leaving decisions to humans, thus keeping salaries high. By contrast, self-check-out systems simplify cashiers’ (收银员) roles, automating tasks like calculating change, which lowers the skill requirements, causing wages to decline. Apart from its replacement of routine jobs, AI may extend its reach to creative work. At A&O Shearman, a law firm, AI can analyze contracts and suggest revisions within 30 seconds, handling much of the work once done by associate lawyers. In contrast, top performers have been best at using technology to make strategic decisions. Therefore, it is junior staff who are the most at risk. Labor markets have always been defined by the destruction of old roles and the creation of new ones. In the Industrial Revolution, engineers mastering machinery saw their wages skyrocket while laborers lost out. The Computer Age then rewarded software engineers and outdated typists. AI appears to follow a similar path, benefiting those with judgment and expertise to handle complex, information-rich environments. Today’s AI are just the beginning. As it grows more complicated, workplaces might be transformed, making every worker a CEO of sorts, as Jensen Huang has predicted. But there will be no equalizing: the most talented will still make the best CEOs. 12. What is the tech bosses’ attitude towards the future of AI? A. Doubtful. B. Ambitious. C. Pessimistic. D. Unconcerned. 13. What can we infer about the long-term impact of AI? A. AI will slow the global economic growth. B. AI will narrow the gap of wage inequality. C. AI will disadvantage lower-skilled workers. D. AI will enhance creative work opportunities. 14. Why does the author mention labor market changes in paragraph 5? A. To recommend stable jobs. B. To stress advanced technology. C. To picture an uncertain future. D. To illustrate an irresistible trend. 15. What can be the best title for the text? A. What Defines the Future Labor Markets B. When AI Surpasses Human Intelligence C. How AI will Divide the Best from the Rest D. Where Humans Still Have an Edge over AI 【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 15. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章探讨AI对劳动力市场的分化效应，科技领袖虽乐观预测AI变革，但实际趋势显示高技能者将更受益，而低技能岗位面临薪资下降或替代风险，延续了历史上技术加剧不平等的趋势。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“At a summit in Paris in February, 2025, tech bosses issued the grandest claims about artificial intelligence. Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, said it would lead to the “largest change to the global labor market in human history”. Jensen Huang, CEO of NVidia, envisioned a future where workers “are all going to be CEOs of AI agents”. (在2025年2月巴黎举行的一场峰会上，科技巨头们对人工智能做出了最宏大的预言。Anthropic公司首席执行官Dario Amodei宣称，AI将引发“人类历史上全球劳动力市场的最大变革”。英伟达首席执行官Jensen Huang则描绘了这样一幅未来图景：所有劳动者“都将成为AI智能体的首席执行官”)”可知，科技巨头们如Anthropic和英伟达的首席执行官对AI的未来充满宏大的设想。由此可知，他们的态度是雄心勃勃的。故选B项。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“By contrast, self-check-out systems simplify cashiers’ (收银员) roles, automating tasks like calculating change, which lowers the skill requirements, causing wages to decline. (相比之下，自助结账系统简化了收银员的工作内容——系统可自动完成找零计算等操作，从而降低了岗位技能要求，最终导致薪资水平下降)”和第四段中“At A&O Shearman, a law firm, AI can analyze contracts and suggest revisions within 30 seconds, handling much of the work once done by associate lawyers. In contrast, top performers have been best at using technology to make strategic decisions. Therefore, it is junior staff who are the most at risk. (在A&O Shearman，人工智能能够在30秒内分析合同并提出修改建议，承担了大量原本由初级律师完成的工作。相比之下，顶尖从业者最擅长利用技术进行战略决策。正因如此，初级员工面临的职业风险最为严峻)”可知，由于AI的存在，收银员等低技能岗位薪资下降，初级律师等低经验岗位面临被替代的风险。由此可知，从长远来看，人工智能将使低技能工人处于不利地位。故选C项。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段“In the Industrial Revolution, engineers mastering machinery saw their wages skyrocket while laborers lost out. The Computer Age then rewarded software engineers and outdated typists. AI appears to follow a similar path, benefiting those with judgment and expertise to handle complex, information-rich environments. (工业革命时期，掌握机械技术的工程师薪酬暴涨，而体力劳动者则遭受冲击；计算机时代又让软件工程师获得回报，打字员等职业则被淘汰。人工智能似乎延续着相似的轨迹——那些具备复杂信息处理能力和专业判断力的人才将持续受益)”可知，该段回顾工业革命和计算机时代的技术变革，说明劳动力市场始终因技术革新而重塑。作者以此论证AI的影响是不可阻挡的趋势。故选D项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第三段中“Despite such optimism about AI as an equalizer in labor market, more recent findings have cast doubt on this vision. They instead suggest a future where high-flyers fly still higher, and the rest are left behind. (尽管人们对AI作为劳动力市场均衡器持乐观态度，但最新研究发现这一愿景值得怀疑。研究反而指出，未来可能出现强者愈强、弱者愈弱的局面)”可知，文章的核心观点是：AI不会均衡劳动力市场，而是加剧人才分化，使高技能者获益、低技能者受损。因此，C项“人工智能如何加剧精英与大众的鸿沟”最契合文章主旨，适合作为文章标题。故选C项。 第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 In recent years, scientists have noted a rapid increase in average temperatures throughout the country. According to a report from the NRDC, the average temperature of the United States could rise by as many as 11 degrees Fahrenheit (华氏度) by the end of the 21st century. This warming trend poses severe threats to human health. “____16____” the report states. EHE days occur when the combination of temperature, wind speed and surface atmospheric pressure reaches hazardous levels. These conditions can lead to heat-related deaths. ____17____ Now, the NRDC projects that rising EHE frequency due to climate change may lead to 150,000 deaths by 2100. The CDC notes that elderly individuals, infants and chronically (慢性地) ill people are considered the most vulnerable for heat-related deaths. The most common causes of death related to rising temperatures include the following conditions: Heat exhaustion: It is characterized by vast sweating and a rapid heartbeat. ____18____ Other signs of heat exhaustion include dizziness, low blood pressure and muscle cramps. Cardiovascular (心血管的) disease: Extreme heat has been linked to a higher incidence rate of cardiovascular diseases and conditions, such as strokes. Cardiovascular disease is already the deadliest medical condition in the UnitedStates, and strokes are listed as the country’s third leading cause of death. Kidney disease: Prolonged exposure to excessively hot temperatures can lead to major kidney problems. ____19____ Besides, the body’s ability to regulate water intake may also be affected. In addition to the human deaths, there is a significant financial impact to consider. ‘Killer Summer Heat’ discusses a heat wave that struck California in Summer 2006. Over the two-week period of extreme heat, 655 people lost their lives. ____20____ A. The heatwave ultimately resulted in costs nearing $5.3 billion. B. Finally, the heatwave was successfully overcome by joint efforts. C. These two symptoms essentially indicate the body is overheating. D. The public will take risks when they are exposed to high temperatures. E. Previous EHEs have each been responsible for thousands of deaths and injuries. F. It is a condition caused by damaged kidney tissue and has been linked to long-term diseases. G. The risks to public health are greatest when high temperatures cause what’s known as an EHE. 【答案】16. G 17. E 18. C 19. F 20. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章指出美国平均气温上升，高温引发的EHE对公众健康危害大，还会导致多种疾病甚至死亡，此外高温还会造成重大经济损失。 【16题详解】 下文“EHE days occur when the combination of temperature, wind speed and surface atmospheric pressure reaches hazardous levels.(当温度、风速和地表大气压力的组合达到危险水平时，就会出现EHE日)”对EHE(极端高温事件)的成因进行了说明。G选项“The risks to public health are greatest when high temperatures cause what’s known as an EHE.(当高温引发所谓的EHE时，对公众健康的风险最大)”引出了EHE(极端高温事件)这一概念，与下文对EHE的介绍相呼应。故选G项。 【17题详解】 下文“Now, the NRDC projects that rising EHE frequency due to climate change may lead to 150,000 deaths by 2100.(现在，美国自然资源保护委员会预测，由于气候变化导致极端高温事件频率上升，到2100年可能会导致15万人死亡)”提到了未来EHE可能导致的死亡人数。E选项“Previous EHEs have each been responsible for thousands of deaths and injuries.(以往的极端高温事件每次都造成了数千人伤亡)”说明过去EHE也造成了大量伤亡，与下文未来EHE可能导致的死亡情况形成呼应。故选E项。 【18题详解】 上文“Heat exhaustion: It is characterized by vast sweating and a rapid heartbeat.(中暑：其特征是大量出汗和心跳加速)”描述了中暑的两个症状。C选项“These two symptoms essentially indicate the body is overheating.(这两个症状本质上表明身体过热)”对上文提到的两个症状进行总结，说明这两个症状意味着身体过热，与上文衔接紧密。故选C项。 【19题详解】 上文“Prolonged exposure to excessively hot temperatures can lead to major kidney problems.(长期暴露在过高的温度下会导致严重的肾脏问题)”指出高温会导致肾脏问题。F选项“It is a condition caused by damaged kidney tissue and has been linked to long term diseases.(这是一种由肾组织受损引起的状况，且与长期疾病有关)”进一步解释了肾脏问题的成因以及与长期疾病的关联，与上文话题一致。故选F项。 【20题详解】 上文“Over the two week period of extreme heat, 655 people lost their lives.(在两周的极端高温期间，有655人丧生)”描述了2006年加利福尼亚州热浪造成的人员伤亡情况。A选项“The heatwave ultimately resulted in costs nearing $5.3 billion.(这场热浪最终造成了近53亿美元的损失)”说明了热浪造成的经济损失，与上文提到的人员伤亡情况共同说明了热浪的影响。故选A项。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 I wasn’t sure why I set up the painting table. As a mother with four kids, time was a ____21____ I simply couldn’t afford. After work and taking care of their sports, I ____22____ into bed exhausted each night. Even when I ____23____ the paints and brushes on the table, it felt pointless. I was too busy, and painting wasn’t going to ____24____. Then insomnia (失眠) returned, and during ____25____ nights, I found myself cleaning and catching up on tasks. As the tasks increased, the painting table seemed to call me. Initially, I ____26____ it. But one night, I finally sat down, ____27____ a brush and painted. I did the same thing the next night, and the next. After a week, I had been painting ____28____. I woke early, tidied up my ____29____, and started my day. One morning, as my kids finished breakfast, one of my daughters said, “Mom, you’re nicer when you paint.” ____30____, I asked if that meant I wasn’t nice normally. The kids explained that my painting made me happier, and they had noticed the ____31____ in me. Painting had become a way to ____32____ myself. By making time for something I loved, even in small amounts, I discovered its ____33____ on my well-being. Now, whenever life gets ____34____, I recall their words and recognize that developing my own happiness is essential for being the best ____35____ of myself. 21. A. warmth B. luxury C. routine D. requirement 22. A. ran B. collapsed C. jumped D. paced 23. A. accessed B. clarified C. arranged D. dropped 24. A. disappear B. stop C. happen D. continue 25. A. sleepless B. valueless C. peaceful D. unnecessary 26. A. followed B. absorbed C. comprehended D. ignored 27. A. grabbed B. concentrated C. created D. threw 28. A. fluently B. occasionally C. ultimately D. consistently 29. A. supplies B. offices C. possessions D. books 30. A. Bored B. Surprised C. Relieved D. Amused 31. A. stability B. change C. hesitation D. faith 32. A. run into B. hunt for C. care for D. put off 33. A. pressure B. decision C. dependence D. impact 34. A. enjoyable B. meaningful C. simple D. challenging 35. A. stage B. measure C. version D. reputation 【答案】21. B 22. B 23. C 24. C 25. A 26. D 27. A 28. D 29. A 30. B 31. B 32. C 33. D 34. D 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述作者通过绘画改变自我状态，重新找回幸福感的故事。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：作为一个有四个孩子的母亲，时间是我根本负担不起的奢侈品。A. warmth温暖；B. luxury奢侈品；C. routine常规；D. requirement要求。根据上文“As a mother with four kids”以及下文“I simply couldn’t afford”可知，作为四个孩子的母亲，忙于照顾家庭，时间对她来说是一种奢侈品。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：下班后还要照顾他们的运动，我每天晚上都累得瘫倒在床上。A. ran跑；B. collapsed瘫倒；C. jumped跳；D. paced踱步。根据上文“After work and taking care of their sports”以及下文“exhausted each night”可知，作者极度疲惫，“collapsed into bed”表示“累倒在床上”，符合语境。故选B。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：即使我把颜料和画笔放在桌子上，我也觉得毫无意义。A. accessed访问，使用；B. clarified澄清；C. arranged安排，布置；D. dropped掉落。根据下文“the paints and brushes on the table”可知，此处指把颜料和画笔放在桌子上。故选C。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我太忙了，没法画画。A. disappear消失；B. stop停止；C. happen发生；D. continue继续。根据上文“I was too busy”可知，此处指作者太忙了，没时间画画。故选C。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：后来失眠又犯了，在失眠的夜晚，我发现自己在打扫卫生和赶任务。A. sleepless失眠的；B. valueless无价值的；C. peaceful和平的；D. unnecessary不必要的。根据上文“Then insomnia returned”可知，此处指失眠的夜晚。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：起初，我忽略了它。A. followed跟随；B. absorbed吸收；C. comprehended理解；D. ignored忽略。根据上文“As the tasks increased, the painting table seemed to call me.”以及下文“But one night, I finally sat down”可知，一开始作者忽略了画桌，但后来终于坐了下来。故选D。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但有一天晚上，我终于坐了下来，抓起一支画笔开始画画。A. grabbed抓起；B. concentrated集中；C. created创造；D. threw扔。根据下文“a brush and painted”可知，此处指抓起一支画笔开始画画。故选A。 【28题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：一周后，我已经能坚持画画了。A. fluently流利地；B. occasionally偶尔；C. ultimately最终；D. consistently持续地。根据上文“I did the same thing the next night, and the next.”可知，一周后，作者已经能坚持画画了，用consistently表示“持续地”。故选D。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我起得很早，整理好我的绘画用品，然后开始新的一天。A. supplies用品；B. offices办公室；C. possessions财产；D. books书籍。根据上文“tidied up my”以及下文“and started my day”可知，此处指整理好绘画用品。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我很惊讶，问她这是不是意味着我平时不好。A. Bored无聊的；B. Surprised惊讶的；C. Relieved宽慰的；D. Amused逗乐的。根据女儿说“Mom, you’re nicer when you paint”可知，作者对女儿的话感到惊讶。故选B。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：孩子们解释说，我的画让我更快乐，他们注意到了我的变化。A. stability稳定性；B. change变化；C. hesitation犹豫；D. faith信仰。根据上文“my painting made me happier”可知，孩子们注意到了作者的变化。故选B。 【32题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：画画成了照顾自己的一种方式。A. run into撞上，偶遇；B. hunt for搜寻；C. care for照顾；D. put off推迟。根据下文“By making time for something I loved, even in small amounts”可知，作者通过画画照顾自己，满足个人需求。故选C。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：通过为自己热爱的事情挤出时间 —— 即便只有很短的时间 —— 我也发现它对我的身心健康产生了巨大影响。A. pressure压力；B. decision决定；C. dependence依赖；D. impact影响。根据上文“my painting made me happier”及下文“on my well-being”可知，画画对作者的身心健康产生了影响。故选D。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：如今，每当生活遇到挑战时，我就会想起他们的话，并且意识到，培养属于自己的幸福感，是成为最好的自己的关键。A. enjoyable愉快的；B. meaningful有意义的；C. simple简单的；D. challenging有挑战性的。根据下文“I recall their words and recognize that developing my own happiness is essential”可知，此处指每当生活变得有挑战性时。故选D。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：如今，每当生活遇到挑战时，我就会想起他们的话，并且意识到，培养属于自己的幸福感，是成为最好的自己的关键。A. stage阶段；B. measure措施；C. version版本；D. reputation名声。根据上文“being the best”以及下文“of myself”可知，此处指成为最好的自己，“the best version of myself”表示“最好的自我状态”。故选C。 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。 French scientists at the Institute de Physique du Globe de Paris (IPGP) are conducting testing on Chang’e-5 lunar samples, aiming to better understand the moon’s early origins and its ____36____ (form). As part of its April 24 announcement, the China National Space Administration allowed scientists from France, Germany and the US ____37____ (borrow) Chang’e-5 lunar samples, further expanding global access to lunar research materials. Frederic Moynier, a professor at IPGP, ____38____ (transport) the Chang’e-5 lunar samples from China to his lab in Paris. He emphasized ____39____ rarity of the samples collected from a northern region of the moon’s near side ____40____ had never been sampled before. According to Moynier, these samples show that volcanic activity on the moon existed longer than ____41____ (previous) thought. Using isotopic (同位素) analysis, he’s identifying origins of various elements ____42____ (contain) in the lunar soil. His goal is to compare these findings with other missions’ samples to fill gaps ____43____ the understanding of the moon’s history. Long Zhengyu, a Chinese PhD student at IPGP, pointed out that foreign ____44____ (laboratory) can provide analysis and testing conditions for the Chang’e-5 lunar samples from China. The project is more than just a scientific effort; it also _____45_____ (serve) as a powerful example of global collaboration and knowledge-sharing. 【答案】36. formation 37. to borrow 38. transported 39. the 40. that##which 41. previously 42. contained 43. in 44. laboratories 45. serves 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。主要说明了中法科学家研究嫦娥五号月球样本，发现月球火山活动持续时间比此前认为的长，该项目是全球合作与知识共享的范例。 【36题详解】 考查名词。句意：巴黎地球物理研究所（IPGP）的法国科学家们正在对嫦娥五号带回的月球样本进行测试，旨在更深入地了解月球的早期起源及其形成过程。作动词的宾语，用名词formation，不可数。故填formation。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在 4 月 24 日的公告中，中国国家航天局允许来自法国、德国和美国的科学家借用嫦娥五号月球样本，这进一步扩大了全球对月球研究材料的获取权限。短语allow sb. to do sth.表示“允许某人做某事”。故填to borrow。 【38题详解】 考查时态。句意：法国国家科学院地球物理研究所的弗雷德里克·莫伊尼尔教授将嫦娥五号带回的月球样本从中国运到了他在巴黎的实验室。发生在过去用一般过去时。故填transported。 【39题详解】 考查冠词。句意：他强调，从月球近侧北部地区采集到的这些样本极为罕见，因为此前从未有过此类样本的采集记录。此处特指从月球近侧北部地区采集到的这些样本的罕见性，用定冠词the。故填the。 【40题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：他强调，从月球近侧北部地区采集到的这些样本极为罕见，因为此前从未有过此类样本的采集记录。定语从句修饰先行词a northern region of the moon’s near side，在从句作主语，指物。故填that/which。 【41题详解】 考查副词。句意：莫伊尼尔表示，这些样本表明月球上的火山活动持续的时间比之前所认为的要长。修饰动词thought用副词previously。故填previously。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：通过同位素分析，他正在确定月球土壤中各种元素的来源。此处为非谓语动词作定语，contain与逻辑主语elements构成被动关系，故用过去分词作定语。故填contained。 【43题详解】 考查介词。句意：他的目标是将这些发现与其他任务所获取的样本进行对比，以填补对月球历史认知上的空白。短语fill gaps in表示“填补空缺”。故填in。 【44题详解】 考查名词的数。句意：龙政宇是法国国家空间研究中心的一名中国博士生，他指出，外国实验室能够为来自中国的嫦娥五号月球样本提供分析和测试条件。laboratory为可数名词单数，空前无限定词，所以此处数量大于一用复数形式。故填laboratories。 【45题详解】 考查时态。句意：该项目不仅仅是一项科学活动；它还成为了全球合作与知识共享的有力典范。根据上文is可知为一般现在时，主语为it，谓语用三单形式。故填serves。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 为响应国家卫生健康委员会发起的一项为期三年的“体重管理年”的倡议，你校将举办主题为“Youth in Action: Our Role in National Weight Management”的英语征文比赛。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1. 体重管理意义； 2. 提出倡议。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Youth in Action: Our Role in National Weight Management _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: Youth in Action: Our Role in National Weight Management In order to promote public health, the “Weight Management Year”, a national health initiative is launched by the government. Maintaining a healthy weight is crucial for our physical and mental well-being. Not only can it boosts our self-confidence and energy, but it also can prevent diseases, ensuring a brighter future. As students, let’s take action! First, let’s start with a balanced diet, choosing nutritious food instead of junk food. Second, it is of great significance to exercise regularly. Make it a daily routine to jog, swim or play basketball. Actually, it is small steps, like choosing stairs over elevators or drinking water instead of sugary drinks that make a big difference to weight management. Let’s respond to the national call and embrace a healthy lifestyle together. 【解析】 【导语】​本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生围绕国家“体重管理年”倡议，撰写英语短文投稿，阐述体重管理的意义并提出相关倡议。​ 【详解】​1. 词汇积累​ 发起：launched → initiated​ 至关重要的：crucial → vital​ 促进：promote → facilitate​ 事实上：actually → in fact 2. 句式拓展​ 同义句转换 原句：Maintaining a healthy weight is crucial for our physical and mental well-being.​ 拓展句：It is crucial for our physical and mental well-being to maintain a healthy weight. 【点睛】​【高分句型1】Not only can it boosts our self-confidence and energy, but it also can prevent diseases, ensuring a brighter future.（运用了“not only...but also...”连接并列结构，且not only 位于句首时，句子部分倒装以及现在分词短语作状语）​ 【高分句型2】Actually, it is small steps, like choosing stairs over elevators or drinking water instead of sugary drinks that make a big difference to weight management.（运用了“it is...that...” 强调句结构，强调句子主语“small steps”） 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。 Alex and his friends were no strangers to the mountains. As members of the local hiking club they had climbed several peaks together. But Mount Serenity was different. It was taller, steeper, and more unpredictable than anything they had attempted before. For months, they had dreamed of standing at its summit, watching the sunrise over a sea of clouds. Tonight, under a moonless sky, they set out to make that dream a reality. The trail was steep, with the fresh air carrying the scent of pine. They had prepared for weeks, bringing headlamps, warm clothes and enough food. As they climbed, the forest was filled with the sounds of rustling leaves and distant animal calls. They moved in silence. About halfway up the mountain dark clouds rolled in, and a light drizzle (小雨) began to fall. The trail became slippery, and the wind picked up, making the climb more challenging. Alex’s headlamp cast shaky beams of light on the wet rocks. “We should keep going,” he said, his voice steady despite the growing unease. His friends nodded, their determination unwavering. They pressed on, the rain soaking through their jackets but not dampening their spirits. Higher up, the rain grew heavier, and the temperature dropped sharply. Alex’s fingers went numb, legs felt heavy. Under a rocky overhang, a friend joked to lighten the mood. Seeing the snow-covered trail ahead, they put on crampons and continued. The final stretch was the steepest and most dangerous. The rain had made the path slippery, and the wind howled. Alex’s heart pounded as he carefully placed each foot, his friends following closely, breathing heavily but determined. Then, at a narrow part of the trail, Alex, walking in front, slipped and fell. His right arm struck a sharp rock. He screamed and collapsed, unable to lift his arm. The faint dawn light appeared, and the summit was in sight, but the intense pain and extreme tiredness quickly overcame him. 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。 Alex’s friends gathered around him, filled with anxiety as they didn’t know whether to go on or stay. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After a period of tough journey, Alex and his friends exclaimed with excitement. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Alex’s friends gathered around him, filled with anxiety as they didn’t know whether to go on or stay. “Alex, your arm looks really bad. We might need to turn back,” a friend said with great anxiety. But Alex, trying to stay strong, replied firmly, “Absolutely not! I can manage. We can’t give up.” Hearing this, two friends understood his determination and immediately stepped up. They each put one of Alex’s arms around their shoulders to support him. With rain still falling, they inched forward on the slippery path. Alex gritted his teeth, bearing the pain step by step as their strong will drove them towards the summit. After a period of tough journey, Alex and his friends exclaimed with excitement. They finally reached the top of the mountain. As the sun emerged from behind the clouds, its light bathed a beautiful sea of clouds below. Alex hugged his companions tightly, overcome with joy. All of them, their faces red with excitement, were laughing and cheering. Tired as they were, they realized this adventure was more than reaching the top. It was about cherishing team spirit and respecting the great yet unpredictable nature, which filled them with a profound sense of awe. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述了Alex和朋友们挑战险峻的Mount Serenity，在攀登过程中突遇恶劣天气并发生意外，大家团结互助、坚持不懈，最终成功登顶并收获成长与感动的励志故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“Alex的朋友们围在他身边，充满焦虑，不知道是继续前进还是停留。”可知，第一段可描写朋友忧虑而犹豫、Alex坚持前行、大家决定共同克服困难的情节。 ②由第二段首句内容“经过一段艰难的旅程后，Alex和他的朋友们兴奋地欢呼起来。”可知，第二段可描写他们成功登顶后的喜悦场景以及这次经历带来的感悟。 2.续写线索：朋友犹豫——Alex坚持——朋友协助——艰难前进——成功登顶——欣赏日出——领悟友情与自然之美 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①回复：reply/respond/answer ②前进：inch forward/march forward/proceed ③拥抱：hug/embrace 情绪类 ①焦虑：anxiety/worry/unease ②喜悦：joy/delight 【点睛】【高分句型1】As the sun emerged from behind the clouds, its light bathed a beautiful sea of clouds below. (使用了as引导的时间状语从句) 【高分句型2】It was about cherishing team spirit and respecting the great yet unpredictable nature, which filled them with a profound sense of awe. (使用了which引导的非限制性定语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025届高要区高三第二次调研模拟测试 英语 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号等填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第二部分 阅读（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A In an age of endless scrolling and digital overload, many feel drained by constant screen time. Digital minimalism counters this by simplifying tech use, prioritizing intentionality over mindless consumption. It’s not about abandoning technology but about reshaping it to enrich real-world experiences. The right apps can help manage screen time, block distractions, and encourage mindful online interactions. They offer practical solutions to digital clutter, empowering you to regain control over your tech use. FocusMe FocusMe is a multi-purpose app designed to keep distractions at bay. It blocks distracting websites and apps during work sessions, helping you maintain focus. You can customize schedules to fit your daily routine and control when and how you interact with digital distractions, ensuring productivity is optimized. Forest Forest gamifies your efforts to stay off your phone by letting you grow a virtual tree while you focus. If you leave the app to check social media or messages, the tree dies. This creative concept encourages concentrating on tasks, which provides motivation to stay present both digitally and in the real world. RescueTime RescueTime offers powerful insights into how you spend your digital hours. By tracking your time online, it identifies areas for improvement. The app categorizes activities to show where your attention is most divided, fostering more intentional digital habits. Cold Turkey Cold Turkey is designed to help you reclaim control over your digital life with strict focus features. You can block websites, lock your devices, and schedule breaks to enhance productivity, control digital dependency and reduce distractions. This app can be handy for those seeking a rigid approach to managing tech time efficiently. With the right mindset, these apps can become valuable allies in your journey toward digital minimalism. 1. What will happen if a Forest user frequently switches apps? A. His virtual tree will fail to survive. B. His productivity score will decrease. C. His daily schedules will be customized. D. His device will be locked automatically. 2. Which app classifies online activities to identify distractions? A. FocusMe. B. Forest. C. RescueTime. D. Cold Turkey. 3. What are the four apps intended to do? A. To increase daily screen time to boost productivity. B. To help users completely get rid of social media use. C. To exercise intentional control over digital distractions. D. To replace human relationships with virtual interactions. B Every time I picked up my son at Day Care last year, our reunion was interrupted by the same question from the other 3-year-olds: “Why are you in that wheelchair?” Some people thought I should have a class visit where I explained my disability, maybe read a relevant book. To be fair, I am a good candidate for this kind of conversation. I started using a wheelchair when I was 6, and when I discovered disability studies in graduate school, I understood, for the first time in my life, disability as an identity. I started creating “mini memoirs (回忆录)” on social media that shared my firsthand experience — the feeling of being stared at and being prayed over by strangers. I started to understand the wheelchair as part of my brand. Over time, I rarely deviated from posts tied to disability. Even if it wasn’t at the center of the story, I connected those things with a direct line for readers. This way of showing myself pushed my writing into the public conversation in 2020. Five years later, I still travel the country speaking about disability, accessibility, and inclusion. It’s a dream to do this work. It might explain why I wasn’t eager to educate my son’s class on disability. This is my area of expertise! I understand my difference is unavoidably visible, but I noticed the longing. I wanted these kids to see that our family was just one kind of difference in a sea of differences. And the truth is, many of us with disabilities aren’t just another parent in the room. It often feels like I have two choices: erasure (消除) or spotlight — “I don’t see you as disabled” or “I follow you to learn more about disability.” Still, there is an idea in me that I wish to blur (模糊) the edges of a fixed brand and play freely in the spaces of discovery. Maybe this is a look at the long-term goal I dream of — disability as a living part of a greater whole. Neither hidden in the shadows nor forced into the spotlight, but integrated into a community, accepted as one valuable part of our shared humanity. 4. What does the underlined word “deviated” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Departed. B. Benefited. C. Suffered. D. Recovered. 5. Why was the author unwilling to educate kids on disability? A. She was busy with her own work. B. She was worried about her son’s feeling. C. She wanted to be seen as a normal parent. D. She doubted kids’ understanding of disability. 6. Why does the author mention two choices in paragraph 5? A. To show the difficulties of being a disabled parent. B. To emphasize the importance of her work on disability. C. To illustrate the complex situation disabled people face. D. To explain her unwillingness to talk about disability. 7. Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude towards her disability? A. Negative. B. Optimistic. C. Indifferent. D. Dismissive. C Nature speaks for itself, while art amplifies (增强) whatever nature has to say. Artist Luca Gnizio’s latest project, Forsoultree, speaks more than words could. The project started with the accidental discovery of a century-old Holm Oak tree trunk that had been brought down by nature in a park. When Gnizio was called in, he immediately thought of giving the dead trunk some life. Over the past decade, Gnizio has made a name for himself, establishing a whole new form of art that harmonizes with nature. In his work, he focuses on three Rs: reduce, reuse and recycle. The Forsoultree takes on various aspects of his artistic approach. The aim of this project was not only to reuse but also to preserve and give life. To Gnizio, what most people call waste can be repurposed to give more meaning to life. He has managed to create new levels of beauty with the trunk, combining it with the natural environment and using it as the central point. Notably, it is the transformation of parts of the trunk into seats. He has created two unique seats with the trunk still in its primary location. All around the trunk itself are breathtaking views of the park for any lover of the natural space. If you think sitting on a dead trunk will be boring, what about bathing? Gnizio has carved out a deep basin with sufficient resting space. An adult can lie on the floor of the basin looking upwards and enjoy the peaceful surrounding nature. Unfortunately, the basin is only for artistic purposes. You may not be able to bathe in it, but you will surely enjoy the views. “Forsoultree speaks of beauty and respect and reminds us that nothing belongs to us on this earth, where we are simply passing guests,” explained Gnizio. His art offers an opportunity for us to learn more about our environment and also appreciate life as it is. 8. What can be learned about Forsoultree from paragraph 1? A. It highlights renewed natural art. B. It involves intentional discovery. C. It features an artificial landscape. D. It displays a purposefully cut trunk. 9. What do we know about Gnizio? A. He focuses only on reusing materials. B. He creates innovative eco-friendly art. C. He believes waste should be abandoned. D. He avoids signing names on his project. 10. Why does the author mention the unique seats and a deep basin? A. To suggest bathing in the trunk. B. To emphasize the park’s beauty. C. To indicate the value of location. D. To show the trunk’s functionality. 11. What does Gnizio suggest? A. Recognizing environmental respect. B. Valuing temporary material possessions. C. Concentrating entirely on artistic creation. D. Prioritizing the concept of human ownership. D At a summit in Paris in February, 2025, tech bosses issued the grandest claims about artificial intelligence. Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, said it would lead to the “largest change to the global labor market in human history”. Jensen Huang, CEO of NVidia, envisioned a future where workers “are all going to be CEOs of AI agents”. Such predictions draw on an established thought. As large language models gained popularity in the early 2020s, economists and bosses were hopeful that AI would help promote equality, benefiting lower-skilled workers most. Despite such optimism about AI as an equalizer in labor market, more recent findings have cast doubt on this vision. They instead suggest a future where high-flyers fly still higher, and the rest are left behind. Rather than narrowing gaps, AI is likely to widen workforce divides in the long term. For example, for air-traffic controllers, AI processes flight data while leaving decisions to humans, thus keeping salaries high. By contrast, self-check-out systems simplify cashiers’ (收银员) roles, automating tasks like calculating change, which lowers the skill requirements, causing wages to decline. Apart from its replacement of routine jobs, AI may extend its reach to creative work. At A&O Shearman, a law firm, AI can analyze contracts and suggest revisions within 30 seconds, handling much of the work once done by associate lawyers. In contrast, top performers have been best at using technology to make strategic decisions. Therefore, it is junior staff who are the most at risk. Labor markets have always been defined by the destruction of old roles and the creation of new ones. In the Industrial Revolution, engineers mastering machinery saw their wages skyrocket while laborers lost out. The Computer Age then rewarded software engineers and outdated typists. AI appears to follow a similar path, benefiting those with judgment and expertise to handle complex, information-rich environments. Today’s AI are just the beginning. As it grows more complicated, workplaces might be transformed, making every worker a CEO of sorts, as Jensen Huang has predicted. But there will be no equalizing: the most talented will still make the best CEOs. 12. What is the tech bosses’ attitude towards the future of AI? A Doubtful. B. Ambitious. C. Pessimistic. D. Unconcerned. 13. What can we infer about the long-term impact of AI? A. AI will slow the global economic growth. B. AI will narrow the gap of wage inequality. C. AI will disadvantage lower-skilled workers. D. AI will enhance creative work opportunities. 14. Why does the author mention labor market changes in paragraph 5? A. To recommend stable jobs. B. To stress advanced technology. C. To picture an uncertain future. D. To illustrate an irresistible trend. 15. What can be the best title for the text? A. What Defines the Future Labor Markets B. When AI Surpasses Human Intelligence C. How AI will Divide the Best from the Rest D. Where Humans Still Have an Edge over AI 第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 In recent years, scientists have noted a rapid increase in average temperatures throughout the country. According to a report from the NRDC, the average temperature of the United States could rise by as many as 11 degrees Fahrenheit (华氏度) by the end of the 21st century. This warming trend poses severe threats to human health. “____16____” the report states. EHE days occur when the combination of temperature, wind speed and surface atmospheric pressure reaches hazardous levels. These conditions can lead to heat-related deaths. ____17____ Now the NRDC projects that rising EHE frequency due to climate change may lead to 150,000 deaths by 2100. The CDC notes that elderly individuals, infants and chronically (慢性地) ill people are considered the most vulnerable for heat-related deaths. The most common causes of death related to rising temperatures include the following conditions: Heat exhaustion: It is characterized by vast sweating and a rapid heartbeat. ____18____ Other signs of heat exhaustion include dizziness, low blood pressure and muscle cramps. Cardiovascular (心血管的) disease: Extreme heat has been linked to a higher incidence rate of cardiovascular diseases and conditions, such as strokes. Cardiovascular disease is already the deadliest medical condition in the UnitedStates, and strokes are listed as the country’s third leading cause of death. Kidney disease: Prolonged exposure to excessively hot temperatures can lead to major kidney problems. ____19____ Besides, the body’s ability to regulate water intake may also be affected. In addition to the human deaths, there is a significant financial impact to consider. ‘Killer Summer Heat’ discusses a heat wave that struck California in Summer 2006. Over the two-week period of extreme heat, 655 people lost their lives. ____20____ A. The heatwave ultimately resulted in costs nearing $5.3 billion. B. Finally, the heatwave was successfully overcome by joint efforts. C. These two symptoms essentially indicate the body is overheating. D. The public will take risks when they are exposed to high temperatures. E. Previous EHEs have each been responsible for thousands of deaths and injuries. F. It is a condition caused by damaged kidney tissue and has been linked to long-term diseases. G. The risks to public health are greatest when high temperatures cause what’s known as an EHE. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 I wasn’t sure why I set up the painting table. As a mother with four kids, time was a ____21____ I simply couldn’t afford. After work and taking care of their sports, I ____22____ into bed exhausted each night. Even when I ____23____ the paints and brushes on the table, it felt pointless. I was too busy, and painting wasn’t going to ____24____. Then insomnia (失眠) returned, and during ____25____ nights, I found myself cleaning and catching up on tasks. As the tasks increased, the painting table seemed to call me. Initially, I ____26____ it. But one night, I finally sat down, ____27____ a brush and painted. I did the same thing the next night, and the next. After a week, I had been painting ____28____. I woke early, tidied up my ____29____, and started my day. One morning, as my kids finished breakfast, one of my daughters said, “Mom, you’re nicer when you paint.” ____30____, I asked if that meant I wasn’t nice normally. The kids explained that my painting made me happier, and they had noticed the ____31____ in me. Painting had become a way to ____32____ myself. By making time for something I loved, even in small amounts, I discovered its ____33____ on my well-being. Now, whenever life gets ____34____, I recall their words and recognize that developing my own happiness is essential for being the best ____35____ of myself. 21. A. warmth B. luxury C. routine D. requirement 22. A. ran B. collapsed C. jumped D. paced 23. A. accessed B. clarified C. arranged D. dropped 24. A. disappear B. stop C. happen D. continue 25. A. sleepless B. valueless C. peaceful D. unnecessary 26. A. followed B. absorbed C. comprehended D. ignored 27. A. grabbed B. concentrated C. created D. threw 28. A. fluently B. occasionally C. ultimately D. consistently 29. A. supplies B. offices C. possessions D. books 30 A. Bored B. Surprised C. Relieved D. Amused 31. A. stability B. change C. hesitation D. faith 32. A. run into B. hunt for C. care for D. put off 33. A. pressure B. decision C. dependence D. impact 34. A. enjoyable B. meaningful C. simple D. challenging 35. A. stage B. measure C. version D. reputation 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。 French scientists at the Institute de Physique du Globe de Paris (IPGP) are conducting testing on Chang’e-5 lunar samples aiming to better understand the moon’s early origins and its ____36____ (form). As part of its April 24 announcement the China National Space Administration allowed scientists from France, Germany and the US ____37____ (borrow) Chang’e-5 lunar samples, further expanding global access to lunar research materials. Frederic Moynier, a professor at IPGP, ____38____ (transport) the Chang’e-5 lunar samples from China to his lab in Paris. He emphasized ____39____ rarity of the samples collected from a northern region of the moon’s near side ____40____ had never been sampled before. According to Moynier, these samples show that volcanic activity on the moon existed longer than ____41____ (previous) thought. Using isotopic (同位素) analysis, he’s identifying origins of various elements ____42____ (contain) in the lunar soil. His goal is to compare these findings with other missions’ samples to fill gaps ____43____ the understanding of the moon’s history. Long Zhengyu, a Chinese PhD student at IPGP, pointed out that foreign ____44____ (laboratory) can provide analysis and testing conditions for the Chang’e-5 lunar samples from China. The project is more than just a scientific effort; it also _____45_____ (serve) as a powerful example of global collaboration and knowledge-sharing. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 为响应国家卫生健康委员会发起的一项为期三年的“体重管理年”的倡议，你校将举办主题为“Youth in Action: Our Role in National Weight Management”的英语征文比赛。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1. 体重管理的意义； 2. 提出倡议。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Youth in Action: Our Role in National Weight Management _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 Alex and his friends were no strangers to the mountains. As members of the local hiking club, they had climbed several peaks together. But Mount Serenity was different. It was taller, steeper, and more unpredictable than anything they had attempted before. For months, they had dreamed of standing at its summit, watching the sunrise over a sea of clouds. Tonight, under a moonless sky, they set out to make that dream a reality. The trail was steep, with the fresh air carrying the scent of pine. They had prepared for weeks, bringing headlamps, warm clothes and enough food. As they climbed, the forest was filled with the sounds of rustling leaves and distant animal calls. They moved in silence. About halfway up the mountain, dark clouds rolled in, and a light drizzle (小雨) began to fall. The trail became slippery, and the wind picked up, making the climb more challenging. Alex’s headlamp cast shaky beams of light on the wet rocks. “We should keep going,” he said, his voice steady despite the growing unease. His friends nodded, their determination unwavering. They pressed on, the rain soaking through their jackets but not dampening their spirits. Higher up, the rain grew heavier, and the temperature dropped sharply. Alex’s fingers went numb, legs felt heavy. Under a rocky overhang, a friend joked to lighten the mood. Seeing the snow-covered trail ahead, they put on crampons and continued. The final stretch was the steepest and most dangerous. The rain had made the path slippery, and the wind howled. Alex’s heart pounded as he carefully placed each foot, his friends following closely, breathing heavily but determined. Then, at a narrow part of the trail, Alex, walking in front, slipped and fell. His right arm struck a sharp rock. He screamed and collapsed, unable to lift his arm. The faint dawn light appeared, and the summit was in sight, but the intense pain and extreme tiredness quickly overcame him. 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。 Alex’s friends gathered around him, filled with anxiety as they didn’t know whether to go on or stay. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After a period of tough journey, Alex and his friends exclaimed with excitement. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $