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☆开封前注意保密 揭阳市2024—2025学年度高中二年级教学质量测试 英语 本试题共10页，考试时间120分钟，满分120分 注意事项： 1. 答题前，考生先将自己的信息填写清楚、准确，将条形码准确粘贴在条形码粘贴处。 2. 请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效。 3. 答题时请按要求用笔，保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破，弄皱，不得使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。考试结束后，请将本试题及答题卡交回。 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 Prices have been rising rapidly in cities across the world, driving the cost of living higher than ever before. But not everywhere has been impacted equally. For travelers, these places can offer the same big-city convenient facilities at a much lower cost of living. Lisbon, Portugal As the least-expensive city in Western Europe, according to the EIU rankings, Lisbon has been a hot spot for travelers in recent years. Mercedes Zach recommends exploring the bohemian(波西米亚式的) Bairro Alto neighbourhood to uncover street art, city views and sunset gatherings with locals. The Roman Theatre Museum gives a glimpse into the city’s Roman past, with preserved theatre ruins. Toronto, Canada Canadian cities to the north continue to remain lower in the cost of-living rankings. Of all the Canadian cities ranked, Toronto ranks the most affordable. Toronto resident Stephanie Ciccarelli recommends city sightseeing via boat cruise on Lake Ontario, or visiting the Hockey Hall of Fame. Tokyo, Japan Moving three down the index(指标 ) this year and ranking 60 overall, Tokyo continues to be Japan’s most expensive city yet is now more affordable than fellow Asian cities like Singapore and Hong Kong. Tokyo resident Masa Yamamoto encourages tourists to wander around the urban garden and public art displays at the newly developed Azabudai Hils neighbourhood for free. For a new perspective on the city, he recommends the contemporary art Mori Art Museum and its connected Tokyo City View, which offers a view of the city from 250 m above sea level for just2,000 yen. 1. Which attraction can give you brief insights into the city’s history? A. The Hockey Hall of Fame. B. The Mori Art Museum. C. The Roman Theatre Museum. D. The Bairro Alt o neighbourhood. 2. What tourist highlights are shared by Lisbon and Tokyo? A. City views and artistic appeal. B. Street markets and urban parks. C. Historical ruins and museums. D. Local customs and landmarks. 3. What is the primary focus of this passage? A. Affordable big cities for travelers. B. EIU ranking of cost-effective cities. C. The rapid rise in global living expenses. D. Cities known for their high cost of living. 【答案】1. C 2. A 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章列举了在全球物价普遍上涨的背景下，生活成本相对较低，却拥有完善便利设施的三个大城市：葡萄牙的里斯本、加拿大的多伦多和日本的东京，并为有意前往的旅行者提供了实用的旅行推荐。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“The Roman Theatre Museum gives a glimpse into the city’s Roman past, with preserved theatre ruins.(罗马剧院博物馆内保存着剧院遗迹，让人得以一窥这座城市的罗马时代风貌)”可知，通过游览罗马剧院博物馆，游客可以对罗马时代的里斯本这座城市的历史有所了解。故选C项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段的“Mercedes Zach recommends exploring the bohemian(波西米亚式的) Bairro Alto neighbourhood to uncover street art, city views and sunset gatherings with locals.(梅赛德斯・扎克建议去探索充满波西米亚风情的上城区（阿尔托区），去发现街头艺术、欣赏城市美景，并与当地人聚会欣赏日落)”以及第四段“Tokyo resident Masa Yamamoto encourages tourists to wander around the urban garden and public art displays(东京居民山本正（音译）鼓励游客在城市花园和公共艺术展览处四处逛逛)”和第四段的“which offers a view of the city from250 m above sea level for just 2,000 yen(它能让人从海拔 250 米的高处俯瞰这座城市，而只需花费 2000 日元)”可知，游客在里斯本和东京两座城市都可以既欣赏城市景观，又可以感受艺术魅力。故选A项。 【3题详解】 主旨大意题。根第一段“For travelers, these places can offer the same big-city convenient facilities at a much lower cost of living(对于旅行者来说，这些地方能够以低得多的生活成本提供与大城市一样的便利设施)”可知，本文旨在列举目前在全球范围内，生活成本相对较低，同时拥有完善便利设施的三个大城市供旅行者参考，并为旅行者提供了实用的旅行推荐。A.选项“对旅行者来说消费得起的大城市”体现这一主旨。故选A项。 B Like a lot of Canadians, Andrew Suboch grew up knowing little about Canada’s national game — lacrosse(曲棍球), other than watching some neighbours pass a ball using old wooden sticks. It was only when his two children started playing the game as part of their training for hockey (冰球) that he took much notice. His son, Jack, went on to excel at lacrosse and he now plays for the Vancouver Warriors of the National Lacrosse League. Both children came up through the Mimico Minor Lacrosse organization, in the Toronto area, which has been around since 1890. When the number of players in the kids’ league began falling in 2014, Mr. Suboch, who is a personal injury lawyer in Toronto, volunteered to step in. He offered to sponsor the “Baby Peanut” program, which introduced children ages 3 and 4 to the game. Thanks to his sponsorship, more than 100 children play for free each spring for eight weeks. They spend an hour every Saturday learning the game and every player is given a lightweight stick and a shirt. “They are taught to catch, throw, pass and shoot in a non-contact environment,” he said. “You get them running around. Get them away from the screen. It is our national game, so you get them exposed. And sure enough, they caught on.” To fund the program, Mr. Suboch came up with a novel idea. He started searching his neighbourhood for used appliances, metal and electronic items, such as computers and cellphones. He sorted the material and sold it to a local recycling centre. “Word has gotten out, so people now will give me their used electronics and metal stuff,” he said. The recycling effort raises around $20,000 annually, which covers the cost of the lacrosse program. Mr. Suboch said watching the kids play has given him a lot of satisfaction and joy. Not only is far less junk going to landfill sites, he said, but “we’ve also got kids who are not in front of a screen.” 4. Why did Andrew start sponsoring the “Baby Peanut” program? A. His son asked him to support the game. B. The kids’ league faced declining participation. C. He wanted to promote his own law firm. D. He hoped to popularize a hockey organization. 5. What does the underlined phrase “caught on” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Learned the rules. B. Got injured. C. Attracted donations. D. Became interested. 6. How did Andrew obtain funds for the lacrosse program? A. By organizing charity matches. B. By collecting and selling used items. C. By charging participation fees. D. By raising money from the community. 7. What can we learn about the program’s impact? A. It reduced screen time for children. B. It increased waste sent to landfills. C. It made lacrosse popular worldwide. D. It created jobs for the local residents. 【答案】4. B 5. D 6. B 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了多伦多律师Andrew Suboch通过赞助儿童曲棍球项目Baby Peanut并创新回收筹款方式，既推广了加拿大国球运动，又减少了儿童屏幕时间的故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。 根据文章第三段中When the number of players...began falling in 2014, Mr. Suboch...volunteered to step in(2014年当儿童联赛参与人数开始下降时，Suboch先生自愿介入)”可知，赞助直接原因是儿童联赛参与率下降。故选B。 【5题详解】 词句猜测题。根据文章第四段中““They are taught to catch, throw, pass and shoot in a non-contact environment,” he said. “You get them running around. Get them away from the screen.(他说：“他们被教导要在非接触环境中捕捉，投掷，传球和投球。”“你让他们四处奔跑。让他们离开屏幕”)”可知，教孩子们打球，四处跑，孩子们应该是很感兴趣，由此可推知，caught on指孩子们对运动产生了兴趣。故选D。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。 根据文章第五段中“He started searching his neighbourhood for used appliances, metal and electronic items, such as computers and cellphones. He sorted the material and sold it to a local recycling centre. “Word has gotten out, so people now will give me their used electronics and metal stuff,” he said. The recycling effort raises around $20,000 annually, which covers the cost of the lacrosse program.(他开始搜索自己的附近，寻找二手电器，金属和电子产品，例如计算机和手机。他对材料进行了分类，并将其卖给了当地的回收中心。他说：“消息已经出来了，所以人们现在会给我他们二手的电子和金属东西。”回收工作每年筹集约20,000美元，涵盖了曲棍网兜球计划的成本。)”可知，资金来源于回收物品。故选B。 【7题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段中“we’ve got kids who are not in front of a screen(孩子们不再盯着屏幕)”可知，项目显著减少了儿童屏幕时间。故选A。 C In the cutthroat world of artificial intelligence, long dominated by Silicon Valley, DeepSeek has emerged as an impressive new player. Since its debut in late 2023, this Chinese AI has stirred global attention, representing more than just another technological innovation. It’s a complex phenomenon that reflects the shifting landscape of innovation, power and cultural influence in the AI-driven era. Developed by QuantumThink Labs in Shenzhen, DeepSeek was created by a team of ex-Google Brain engineers and Peking University experts. DeepSeek is not your average chatbot. Trained on an astonishing 20 trillion tokens, this multimodal model showcases linguistic proficiency, code generation capabilities and reasoning skills that rival or surpass its Western counterparts. What truly sets DeepSeek apart is its remarkable efficiency, delivering GPT-4-level performance with 30 percent less computational power. In a strategic move QuantumThink made a “lite” version of DeepSeek open source, a decision that has sparked widespread adoption across the globe. Developers from cities like Lagos to Jakarta have quickly embraced it to create poetry generators and AI-powered farm management tools for rural India. However, DeepSeek’s growing influence is not without challenges. There are concerns that US government may block American firms from using DeepSeek, mentioning data security concerns. Tariff (关税) war could also be on the cards. Yet, such moves might backfire, potentially harming US startups that benefit from DeepSeek’s cost advantages. The future of AI, with DeepSeek at the center, remains a mystery. Will it trigger a tech battle between the US and China, or will its open-source roots foster global collaboration? DeepSeek’s story is not just about technology; it’s about the power of innovation and agency. For too long, the AI narrative has been dominated by Western powers. Now, a Chinese lab has shown that innovation is not exclusive to the West. Whether we enter an AI arms race or begin a new era of global cooperation depends on how we choose to use and share this technology. As a Brazilian coder said, the future of AI must speak the language of both the developed and developing world to truly succeed. 8. What does the second paragraph mainly talk about? A. The creation of DeepSeek. B. The definition of DeepSeek. C. The strengths of DeepSeek. D. The efficiency of DeepSeek. 9. What might be a challenge DeepSeek faces? A. Involvement in tariff war. B. The possibility of data leaking. C. A decline in its competitiveness. D. A ban on its use from US government. 10. Which of the following best describes the future of AI? A. Uncertain. B. Secure. C. Promising. D. Depressing. 11. What can we infer from the last paragraph? A. AI should prioritize Western languages. B. We will enter a new era of global AI cooperation. C. Considering global needs is required to ensure AI’s success. D. Developing countries will eventually dominate AI innovation. 【答案】8. C 9. D 10. A 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中国AI公司DeepSeek的崛起、技术优势、面临的挑战及其对全球人工智能领域的影响，并探讨了AI未来发展的不确定性。 【8题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第二段“Trained on an astonishing 20 trillion tokens, this multimodal model showcases linguistic proficiency, code generation capabilities and reasoning skills that rival or surpass its Western counterparts. What truly sets DeepSeek apart is its remarkable efficiency, delivering GPT-4-level performance with 30 percent less computational power.(这款多模态模型在惊人的20万亿个标记上进行了训练，展现出了媲美甚至超越西方同类产品的语言熟练度、代码生成能力和推理技能。DeepSeek的真正独特之处在于其卓越的效率，仅用30%的计算能力就能达到GPT-4级别的性能)”可知，本段主要介绍了DeepSeek的技术优势，包括语言能力、代码生成能力和推理技能，以及其高效的性能。故选C项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“There are concerns that US government may block American firms from using DeepSeek, mentioning data security concerns.(有人担心美国政府可能会以数据安全为由，阻止美国企业使用DeepSeek)”可知，DeepSeek可能面临的一个挑战是美国政府可能会禁止美国公司使用DeepSeek。故选D项。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第五段“The future of AI, with DeepSeek at the center, remains a mystery. Will it trigger a tech battle between the US and China, or will its open-source roots foster global collaboration?(以DeepSeek为核心的人工智能未来仍充满神秘。它是否会引发中美之间的技术战，还是其开源特性会促进全球合作？)”可知，DeepSeek的未来充满了不确定性，可能会引发美中之间的技术战争，也可能促进全球合作。可推理出AI的未来是不确定的。故选A项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Whether we enter an AI arms race or begin a new era of global cooperation depends on how we choose to use and share this technology. As a Brazilian coder said, the future of AI must speak the language of both the developed and developing world to truly succeed.(我们究竟是会陷入一场人工智能军备竞赛，还是开启全球合作的新时代，这取决于我们如何选择使用和分享这项技术。正如一位巴西程序员所说，人工智能的未来必须既能满足发达国家的需求，也能契合发展中国家的期望，才能真正取得成功)”可知，要确保AI的成功，必须考虑全球的需求，包括发达国家和发展中国家。故选C项。 D Want to know the current population of India? The internet is your best bet. Need a quick refresher on the phases of the moon? Go ahead, read a story online (or two or three). But if you really need to learn something, you're probably better off with print. Or at least that's what a lot of research now suggests. Researchers find that people tend to read faster on screens. That's fine for checking texts and social media posts. But when screens are small, the extra scrolling needed to read a long article or book may make it harder to retain what you're reading, data now show. That doesn't just depend on the device, however. It also depends on what you assume about the text. Naomi Baron calls this your mindset. She says one way mindset works is in anticipating how easy or hard we expect the reading to be. If we think it will be easy, we might not put in much effort. Much of what we read on screens tends to be text messages and social media posts, which are usually easy to understand. So, “when people read on screens, they read faster,” says Alexander at the University of Maryland. “Their eyes scan the pages and the words faster than if they're reading on a piece of paper.” But when reading fast, we may not absorb all the ideas as well. However, all experts agree on one thing: There's no going back. Digital reading is here to stay. So it pays to make the most of it. It's a good idea to do a little preparation. Baron compares reading to sports or to playing music. “Watch a pianist or an athlete. Before they run the race or play the concert, they get themselves in the zone,” she says. “It's the same thing for reading. Before you read something you really want to focus on, get in the zone. Think about what you'll be reading, and what you want to get from it.” 12. Which is NOT the possible element affecting people's reading on screens? A. Small screens. B. Reader's mindset. C. Simple posts. D. Reading skills. 13. What may all experts agree as for digital reading? A. It's unavoidable. B. It's unhelpful. C. It's unpredictable. D. It's unacceptable. 14. Why does Baron mention the pianist and the athlete? A. To define a term. B. To support an idea. C. To explain a concept. D. To present the background. 15. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A. The Rise of Digital Reading. B. The Benefits of Print Reading. C Balancing Print and Digital Reading. D. Preparing for the Digital Reading Era. 【答案】12. D 13. A 14. B 15. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了了数字阅读与纸质阅读的差异，并指出数字阅读的普及趋势以及如何更好地适应数字阅读时代。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“But when screens are small, the extra scrolling needed to read a long article or book may make it harder to retain what you’re reading, data now show. (但当屏幕较小时，阅读长文章或书籍所需的额外滚动可能会让你更难记住所读内容，数据显示。)”可知，小屏幕（选项A）是影响因素。根据第三段“It also depends on what you assume about the text. Naomi Baron calls this your mindset. (这也取决于你对文本的假设。Naomi Baron称之为你的心态。)”可知，读者的心态（选项B）是影响因素。根据第四段“Much of what we read on screens tends to be text messages and social media posts, which are usually easy to understand. (我们在屏幕上阅读的内容大多是短信和社交媒体帖子，这些通常很容易理解。)”可知，简单的帖子（选项C）是影响因素。文章未提及阅读技能（选项D）对屏幕阅读的影响。故选D。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第五段“However, all experts agree on one thing: There's no going back. Digital reading is here to stay.(然而，所有专家都同意一件事：数字阅读是不可逆转的。数字阅读将长期存在)”可知，数字阅读是不可避免的。故选A。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第五段“Baron compares reading to sports or to playing music. “Watch a pianist or an athlete. Before they run the race or play the concert, they get themselves in the zone,” she says. “It's the same thing for reading. Before you read something you really want to focus on, get in the zone.” (Baron将阅读比作运动或演奏音乐。“观察一位钢琴家或运动员。在比赛或演奏音乐会之前，他们会让自己进入状态，”她说。“阅读也是如此。在你阅读你真正想专注的内容之前，先进入状态。”)”可知，Baron提到钢琴家和运动员是为了支持阅读前需要准备的观点。故选B。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。文章开篇提到如果只是查看信息可以在网上阅读，但如果真的要学习知识，可能印刷品更好；接着阐述了在屏幕上阅读的特点及影响因素；最后又提到数字阅读已经存在且要充分利用它并做好准备。整体围绕着印刷阅读和数字阅读展开，强调了两者的情况，所以“平衡印刷阅读和数字阅读”作为标题最合适。故选C项。 第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。 Ways to Boost Your Chances of a Good Night’s Rest Experts have found more evidence of the harm caused by disturbing our body clocks, linking it to depression and mental disorder. It’s a warning to our body’s natural rhythms, which influence our sleep as well as a range of other processes in our body. Here are the things we can do for a good night’s sleep. · Limit evening light. Are you inseparable from your mobile phone? Do you check your social media late into the night? ____16____ These devices produce powerful blue light that is particularly bad for our sleep. Having a cut-off time for stopping using these devices of an hour and a half before bed is ideal. We should also limit other forms of electric light after sunset. · ____17____ A glass or two of wine, or a sip or two of brandy, for many is a pre-bed routine. But despite what you might think, experts say that a glass of wine before bedtime actually doesn’t improve our sleep. Alcohol has a strange effect in that it makes it easier to fall asleep, but it makes it harder to stay asleep and it affects the quality of our sleep. · Be consistent. It may be tempting to stay up late on Friday or Saturday. ____18____ This helps to reduce social mismatch between when we sleep during the working week compared with the weekend. The bigger the social mismatch, the more harmful it is for health. · Have a pre-bed routine. Having a pre-bed routine helps signal to our bodies that it’s time for sleep. Activities such as reading a book or having a bath can help to mentally relax and get us ready for bed. Parents do this with their child to get good sleep. They have a set routine where they feed, bathe their children and put them into bed. ____19____ · Make your bedroom a place of rest. Easily portable computers and phones have transformed our bedrooms from sanctuaries (保护区) of rest into places of entertainment. ____20____ To do this, we should keep phones and computers in other rooms. Keeping your bedroom cool is also important because it’s easier for our bodies to sleep in colder temperatures. A. Avoid a night wine. B. Get a good night’s sleep. C. If so, you’re likely to be disturbing your sleep. D. There’s nothing around them and then they read them a story. E. Our body clocks are designed to follow the rise and fall of our sleep. F. However, ideally we should go to bed at similar times throughout the week. G. But to boost our chances of a good night’s rest, we must reclaim them for sleep. 【答案】16. C 17. A 18. F 19. D 20. G 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要论述了保证高质量睡眠的一些方法。 【16题详解】 上文“Are you inseparable from your mobile phone? Do you check your social media late into the night?”（你和你的手机形影不离吗?你会在深夜查看社交媒体吗）以提问的方式列举了睡前使用电子设备的一些例子；下文“These devices produce powerful blue light that is particularly bad for our sleep.”（这些设备会发出强烈的蓝光，对我们的睡眠尤其有害。）说明了这些设备产生的蓝光对于睡眠是有害的；C选项“如果是这样的话，你很可能会影响你的睡眠”中的so指的就是上文提到的“Are you inseparable from your mobile phone? Do you check your social media late into the night?”，并且其中的disturbing your sleep与后文bad for our sleep相对应，符合题意。故选C项。 【17题详解】 根据设空位置可知，此处需要选本段的小标题，且参考其他小标题可知，设空处要填一个祈使句；后文“But despite what you might think, experts say that a glass of wine before bedtime actually doesn’t improve our sleep. Alcohol has a strange effect in that it makes it easier to fall asleep, but it makes it harder to stay asleep and it affects the quality of our sleep.”（但不管你怎么想，专家说睡前一杯葡萄酒实际上并不能改善我们的睡眠。酒精有一个奇怪的作用，它使人更容易入睡，但却使人更难保持睡眠状态，从而影响我们的睡眠质量）说明了睡前饮酒影响睡眠质量；A选项“不要在晚上喝酒”是一个祈使句且概括了后文内容，符合题意。故选A项。 【18题详解】 上文“It may be tempting to stay up late on Friday or Saturday.”（周五或周六很容易熬夜）说明了周五或周六很容易出现熬夜的情况；下文“This helps to reduce social mismatch between when we sleep during the working week compared with the weekend. ”（这有助于减少工作日睡眠与周末睡眠之间的社交失配）说明了有助于减少我们在工作日与周末睡眠之间的社交失配的一种方法；F选项“然而，理想情况下，我们应该在一周的相同时间上床睡觉”与上文形成转折关系，同时也符合后文this指代的内容，符合题意。故选F项。 【19题详解】 上文“Activities such as reading a book or having a bath can help to mentally relax and get us ready for bed. Parents do this with their child to get good sleep. They have a set routine where they feed, bath their children and put them into bed.”（像看书或者洗澡这样的活动可以帮助我们放松精神，让我们为睡觉做好准备。父母这么做是为了让孩子睡个好觉。他们有一套固定程序，喂孩子吃饭，给孩子洗澡，哄他们上床）说明了父母怎样做有助于让孩子睡个好觉；D选项“他们周围什么都没有，然后他们给他们读故事”中的read them a story与上文的reading a book对应，they指上文的parents，them指上文的children，说明了父母可以为孩子安排的睡前常规活动，符合题意。故选D项。 【20题详解】 根据上文 “Easily portable computers and phones have transformed our bedrooms from sanctuaries (保护区) of rest into places of entertainment.(便携式电脑和手机很容易就把我们的卧室从休息的庇护所变成了娱乐场所)” 及 下文“To do this, we should keep phones and computers in other rooms.(要做到这一点，我们应该把手机和电脑放在其他房间)” 可知，选项承上启下，说明为了睡好觉，要把卧室变回休息之地，引出后文具体做法，G选项“但为了提高我们睡个好觉的几率，我们必须把卧室重新变回用于睡眠的地方” 符合语境，故选G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) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 When I was growing up, I held on too tightly to things and ideas, which caused me a lot of stress. It wasn’t until a chance encounter with a wise old painter that I began to see the ____21____ in letting go and welcoming the change. One sunny afternoon, I ____22____ a stand of colorful abstract paintings. The elderly artist noticed me staring at one particular piece. “That’s my masterpiece,” he said, with ____23____ in his eyes. Curious, I asked him about his ____24____ practice. He was once focused on detail and control, which ____25____ his creativity. A critical moment came when a strong wind blew across his canvas (画布), ____26____ the colors in unpredictable ways. Instead of throwing away the ____27____ piece, he decided to work with the accident, adding new elements that transformed the ____28____ into something even more beautiful. Since then, he had started ____29____ the unexpected, allowing each brushstroke to lead him to new artistic _____30_____. His words inspired me to _____31_____ some of my possessions like old books and clothes. _____32_____, this not only organized my space but also cleared my mind for new experiences and thoughts. In my life, I found that by being open to _____33_____, I could adapt more readily to challenges and seize opportunities that I might have _____34_____ missed. I came to understand that letting go isn’t about giving up but new opportunities for _____35_____. 21. A. trouble B. cost C. beauty D. interest 22. A. came across B. knocked over C. laid out D. put away 23. A. pride B. firmness C. trust D. hope 24. A. simple B. popular C. romantic D. creative 25. A. ignored B. matched C. demonstrated D. limited 26. A. organizing B. mixing C. absorbing D. reducing 27. A. completed B. ruined C. traditional D. similar 28. A. dream B. life C. painting D. wind 29. A. predicting B. controlling C. changing D. accepting 30. A. courses B. talents C. discoveries D. collections 31. A. release B. treasure C. gather D. store 32. A. Regrettably B. Unluckily C. Surprisingly D. Basically 33. A. discussion B. imperfection C. fashion D. uncertainty 34. A. still B. ever C. therefore D. otherwise 35. A. profession B. growth C. education D. guidance 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. A 24. D 25. D 26. B 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. C 31. A 32. C 33. D 34. D 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者通过与一位老画家的偶遇，学会了放手接受变化，从而在生活中更加从容地应对挑战和机遇。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：直到偶然遇到一位明智的老画家，我才开始看到放手和迎接变化的美丽。A. trouble麻烦；B. cost成本；C. beauty美丽；D. interest兴趣。根据后文“and welcoming the change”可知，作者认为放手和接受改变是有益的，因此这里表示看到其中的“美丽”。故选C。 【22题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：一个阳光明媚的下午，我偶然遇到一个摊位上的彩色抽象画。A. came across偶然遇到；B. knocked over撞倒；C. laid out布置；D. put away收起。根据后文“a stand of colorful abstract paintings”可知，作者是偶然遇到这些画的。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“那是我的杰作，”他说，眼里带着自豪。A. pride自豪；B. firmness坚定；C. trust信任；D. hope希望。根据前文“my masterpiece”可知，画家认为自己的画是杰作，因此眼里带着“自豪”。故选A。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：出于好奇，我问了他关于他的有创造力的实践。A. simple简单的；B. popular流行的；C. romantic浪漫的；D. creative有创造力的。根据后文“Instead of throwing away the ____ piece, he decided to work with the accident, adding new elements that transformed the ____ into something even more beautiful.”可知，他没有扔掉这件毁坏的作品，而是决定利用这次意外，添加了一些新的元素，使这幅画变得更加美丽，说明他是很有创造力。故选D。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他曾经专注于细节和控制，这限制了他的创造力。A. ignored忽视；B. matched匹配；C. demonstrated证明；D. limited限制。根据前文“He was once focused on detail and control”可知，专注于细节和控制会限制创造力。故选D。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：关键时刻来了，一阵强风吹过他的画布，以不可预测的方式混合颜色。A. organizing组织；B. mixing混合；C. absorbing吸收；D. reducing减少。根据后文“the colors in unpredictable ways”可知，风吹过画布导致颜色混合在一起。故选B。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他没有扔掉这件毁坏的作品，而是决定利用这次意外，添加了一些新的元素，使这幅画变得更加美丽。A. completed完成的；B. ruined毁坏的；C. traditional传统的；D. similar相似的。根据前文“a strong wind blew across his canvas”和“the colors in unpredictable ways”可知，风吹过画布导致颜色混合在一起，毁坏了作品。故选B。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他没有扔掉这件毁坏的作品，而是决定利用这次意外，添加了一些新的元素，使这幅画变得更加美丽。A. dream梦想；B. life生活；C. painting画；D. wind风。根据前文“A critical moment came when a strong wind blew across his canvas”和后文“adding new elements that transformed the”可知，风吹过画布导致颜色混合在一起，这里指的是被破坏的画。故选C。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：从那时起，他开始接受意外，让每一笔都引领他走向新的艺术发现。A. predicting预测；B. controlling控制；C. changing改变；D. accepting接受。根据后文“allowing each brushstroke to lead him to new artistic”可知，他开始接受意外。故选D。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：从那时起，他开始接受意外，让每一笔都引领他走向新的艺术发现。A. courses课程；B. talents才能；C. discoveries发现；D. collections收藏。根据前文“allowing each brushstroke to lead him to new artistic”可知，接受意外让他有新的艺术发现。故选C。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他的话激励我释放一些财产，比如旧书和衣服。A. release释放，放走；B. treasure珍惜；C. gather聚集；D. store储存。根据前文“When I was growing up, I held on too tightly to things and ideas”和后文“some of my possessions like old books and clothes”和“organized my space”可知，作者以前对事物和想法过于执着，作者受到画家的启发，开始释放一些财产。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：令人惊讶地，这不仅整理了我的空间，也为新的经历和想法清理了我的头脑。A. Regrettably遗憾地；B. Unluckily不幸地；C. Surprisingly令人惊讶地；D. Basically基本上。根据后文“this not only organized my space but also cleared my mind for new experiences and thoughts”可知，释放财产不仅整理了空间，还清理了头脑，这让作者感到惊讶。故选C。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在我的生活中，我发现只要乐于接受不确定性，我就能更轻松地适应挑战，并且抓住那些否则可能会错失的机会。A. discussion讨论；B. imperfection不完美；C. fashion时尚；D. uncertainty不确定性。根据前文“wind blew across his canvas (画布), ____ the colors in unpredictable ways”、“I began to see the ____ in letting go and welcoming the change”和后文“I could adapt more readily to challenges”可知，作者认为接受不确定性是很重要的，发现只要乐于接受不确定性就能更轻松地适应挑战。故选D。 【34题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：在我的生活中，我发现只要乐于接受不确定性，我就能更轻松地适应挑战，并且抓住那些否则可能会错失的机会。A. still仍然；B. ever曾经；C. therefore因此；D. otherwise否则。根据前文“I could adapt more readily to challenges and seize opportunities that I might have”和后文“missed”可知，接受不确定性让作者能够抓住机会，抓住那些否则本会错过的机会，即如果没有前面提到的“乐于接受不确定性”这种情况，就会出现后面“错失机会”的结果。故选D。 35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我开始明白，放手不是放弃，而是为成长提供新的机会。A. profession职业；B. growth成长；C. education教育；D. guidance指导。根据前文“letting go and welcoming the change”和“I could adapt more readily to challenges and seize opportunities”、“I came to understand that letting go isn’t about giving up but new opportunities for”可知，放手是为了成长提供新的机会。故选B。 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。 The 1.8-meter-tall Tiangong Ultra made history by winning the ____36____ (world) first robot half-marathon in Beijing. Among the twenty robots, only six finished the tough 21 km race, yet their efforts ____37____ (reveal) tech advances unmatched by lab tests. “This is more than just a race,” said Xiong Youjun, whose Tiangong Ultra completed the course in 2 hours 40 minutes. “It’s about preparing robots ____38____ real-world challenges, like rough ground and mechanical stress.” The event was ____39____ unique testing ground: Shanghai’s Xingzhe-2 impressed with its 6-hour battery life, while another robot maintained balance even when ____40____ (push) of course. China’s robotics industry, already producing over half of the humanoids in the world, is rapidly advancing toward its 2027 mass-production goals. Affordable models are making the technology more accessible. ____41____, the ultimate goal is more than just creating athletic machines that can run; it is ____42____ (create) intelligent machines that think like humans. “The real victory,” says Xiong, “will be when robots shift from showy tricks to everyday help.” This change is underway. In ____43____ (factory), robots handle dangerous materials; in stores, they manage sorting tasks. Each tech advance brings us ____44____ (close) to a future where humans and robots work together in homes, hospitals, and neighborhoods. Tiangong Ultra’s win means more than just first place-it shows China’s methodical, determined approach to technological advancement. Like marathon training, building capable robots means keeping going through difficulties. With each new idea, the finish line of ____45____ (practice) everyday robotic assistance comes clearer into view. 【答案】36. world’s 37. revealed 38. for 39. a 40. pushed 41. However 42. to create 43. factories 44. closer 45. practical 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。天工Ultra赢得世界首个机器人半马，该赛事展现了技术进步，中国机器人产业快速发展，正迈向人机协作、机器人提供日常实用帮助的未来。 【36题详解】 考查名词所有格。句意：高达1.8米的“天工Ultra”机器人在北京市成功完成了世界首场机器人半程马拉松比赛，从而创造了历史。此处修饰名词短语“first robot half-marathon”，需用名词所有格形式world’s表示 “世界的”，故填world’s。 【37题详解】 考查时态。句意：在这20个机器人中，仅有6个成功完成了长达 21 公里艰难赛程，但它们的努力成果却展现出了远超实验室测试的科技进步。描述过去发生的动作用一般过去时。故填revealed。 【38题详解】 考查介词。句意：“这是为了让机器人做好应对现实世界挑战的准备，比如在崎岖地形中行走以及承受机械压力。”prepare...for...意为 “使……为……做好准备”，故填for。 【39题详解】 考查冠词。句意：这次活动提供了一个独特的测试平台：上海的“Xingzhe-2”机器人凭借其 6 小时的续航能力表现出色，而另一款机器人即便受到推挤也能保持平衡。testing ground为可数名词单数，此处表示泛指且unique以辅音音素开头，故填不定冠词a。故填a。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这次活动提供了一个独特的测试平台：上海的“Xingzhe-2”机器人凭借其 6 小时的续航能力表现出色，而另一款机器人即便受到推挤也能保持平衡。逻辑主语another robot与push是被动关系，故用过去分词作状语。故填pushed。 【41题详解】 考查副词。句意：然而，最终目标远不止是制造出能够奔跑的“运动型机器”；而是要创造出能够像人类一样思考的智能机器。结合前后文可知为转折关系，用however，首字母大写。故填However。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：然而，最终目标远不止是制造出能够奔跑的“运动型机器”；而是要创造出能够像人类一样思考的智能机器。此处不定式作表语，与前文“is more than just creating”结构呼应，故填to create。 【43题详解】 考查名词的数。句意：在工厂里，机器人负责处理危险物品；在商店里，它们则负责进行商品分类的工作。此处数量大于一用复数形式。故填factories。 【44题详解】 考查比较级。句意：每一次技术进步都让我们离这样一个未来更近一步：届时人类和机器人将在家庭、医院和社区中共同协作。句中“each tech advance”（每一项技术进步）暗示程度上的递进，用比较级。故填closer。 【45题详解】 考查形容词。句意：随着每一个新想法的出现，实用的日常机器人辅助功能的实现目标也愈发清晰地呈现在眼前。修饰名词assistance用形容词practical。故填practical。 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Tom对中国的校园社团非常感兴趣，请你通过邮件分享你的个人经历和感受。内容包括： 1. 学校的社团情况； 2. 你如何平衡学业与社团活动； 3. 你的收获。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Tom, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Tom, I’m more than happy to share my campus club experience with you. Our school has a rich variety of clubs, such as the basketball club, the English club and the volunteer club. I’m a member of the basketball club. To balance study and club activities, I make a strict schedule. I focus on my studies on weekdays and participate in club events on weekends. Joining the club has brought me many benefits. I’ve improved my basketball skills and made a lot of friends who share the same interest. It’s really an unforgettable part of my school life. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生对于英国笔友Tom对中国的校园社团非常感兴趣这一情况，通过邮件分享个人经历和感受。 【详解】1.词汇积累 各种各样的：a variety of→ all kinds of 高兴的：happy → glad 专注于：focus on→ concentrate on 提高，改善：improve→ enhance 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Our school has a rich variety of clubs such as the basketball club, the English club and the volunteer club. 拓展句：Our school has a rich variety of clubs, which include the basketball club, the English club and the volunteer club. 【点睛】【高分句型1】To balance study and club activities, I make a strict schedule.（运用了动词不定式作目的状语） 【高分句型2】I’ve improved my basketball skills and made a lot of friends who share the same interest.（运用了who引导的定语从句） 第二节 (满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Years ago, I experienced lots of frustration and sadness related to many things happening in my life: It was a daily struggle to simply think about something positive, let alone take action to change my circumstances. One of my challenges was having recently moved to Chicago from a small Canadian city. I was trying to get used to living in such a large, busy city. One day, I saw an advertisement asking for volunteers to help at a resource center for the blind community. I hadn’t thought about this kind of volunteering opportunity before and was a little afraid of it. Still, I signed up to attend a volunteer orientation (培训) session, hoping I’d feel better by doing something good for the community. At the orientation, I sat with ten other potential volunteers. As the orientation organizer asked each of us why we wanted to volunteer to assist blind folks, I began feeling uncomfortable. Every person who answered mentioned they wanted to volunteer because they had either a family member or a friend who was blind. I didn’t have either. When it was my turn, all I could think to say was that I loved helping people. Unexpectedly, the organizer commented I was just the kind of volunteer they were looking for. Suddenly, my nervousness decreased. I accepted a two-week volunteering project. On each day of the first week (from Monday to Friday), I needed to spare time to accompany a blind person to the local newly opened zoo for fun: They had never visited a zoo. During the second week, I needed to bring the five people together and help them enjoy books that contained inspiration and humor. I’d read the book to them. On Monday of the first week, I would accompany a gray-haired woman, Lina, to the zoo. Could I make her have a happy journey? What big challenges might there be? Anxious, I greeted Lina with a happy voice. Carrying a walking stick, she smiled back. Then, I held her hand, walking her slowly to the nearby bus stop. I found I didn’t have much trouble leading her, but I still felt stressed. 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。 After reaching the bus stop. I wondered, “Will the coming bus have an empty seat for her?” ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In the second week, I brought the five blind people together to read books to them. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 After reaching the bus stop. I wondered, “Will the coming bus have an empty seat for her?” As if answering my prayer, the bus arrived and there were several empty seats. I guided Lina carefully onto the bus and found her a comfortable seat. During the journey, I described the passing scenery to her vividly. When we arrived at the zoo, Lina was excited. I led her around, introducing different animals and their habitats. She listened intently, her face beaming with joy. By the end of the day, I was no longer stressed; instead, I felt a deep sense of satisfaction. In the second week, I brought the five blind people together to read books to them. I chose a book full of inspiring stories and humorous anecdotes. As I read, I could see their expressions changing, from concentration to smiles and even laughter. They listened attentively, often asking questions or sharing their thoughts. It was a heart-warming experience. Through this volunteer work, I not only helped them but also found a way to break free from my own frustration and sadness. I realized that helping others could bring so much joy and meaning to my life. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述作者因生活中诸多不如意而倍感沮丧，从加拿大小城搬到芝加哥后，看到为盲人社区资源中心招募志愿者的广告，虽有些害怕但仍报名参加培训。之后接受了为期两周的志愿项目，第一周每天陪一位盲人去新动物园，第二周要给五位盲人读有启发和幽默内容的书。在第一周周一，作者要陪一位叫莉娜的灰发女士去动物园，此时内心既焦虑又紧张。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“到达公交站后，我心里琢磨着：‘即将开来的公交车会有她能坐的空位吗？’”可知，第一段可描写达公交站后等车、乘车及在动物园的经历。车来了且有座位，作者带莉娜上车，途中生动描述沿途风景，到动物园后带她参观并介绍动物，一天结束，作者不再紧张，而是感到满足，突出作者陪莉娜的过程及自身心态的转变。 ②由第二段首句内容“到了第二周，我把那五位盲人聚在一起，念书给他们听。”可知，第二段可描写第二周给五位盲人读书的情景。作者选了充满启发和幽默故事的书，读书时他们表情丰富，认真倾听、提问并分享想法，这是温暖的经历，同时作者意识到帮助他人让自己摆脱沮丧，获得快乐和生活意义，强调这次志愿活动对作者自身的影响。 2. 续写线索：等车有座——乘车描述风景——动物园参观介绍——结束感到满足——第二周选书读书——盲人反应良好——作者领悟志愿意义 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①引导：guide /lead ②描述：describe /depict ③选择：choose /select 情绪类： ①兴奋的：excited /thrilled ②温暖的： heart-warming/warm /cozy 【点睛】【高分句型 1】As if answering my prayer, the bus arrived and there were several empty seats.(运用了 as if 引导的方式状语从句中的省略) 【高分句型 2】Through this volunteer work, I not only helped them but also found a way to break free from my own frustration and sadness. (运用了not only...but also... 连接并列谓语) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ ☆开封前注意保密 揭阳市2024—2025学年度高中二年级教学质量测试 英语 本试题共10页，考试时间120分钟，满分120分 注意事项： 1. 答题前，考生先将自己的信息填写清楚、准确，将条形码准确粘贴在条形码粘贴处。 2. 请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效。 3. 答题时请按要求用笔，保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破，弄皱，不得使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。考试结束后，请将本试题及答题卡交回。 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 Prices have been rising rapidly in cities across the world, driving the cost of living higher than ever before. But not everywhere has been impacted equally. For travelers, these places can offer the same big-city convenient facilities at a much lower cost of living. Lisbon, Portugal As the least-expensive city in Western Europe, according to the EIU rankings, Lisbon has been a hot spot for travelers in recent years. Mercedes Zach recommends exploring the bohemian(波西米亚式的) Bairro Alto neighbourhood to uncover street art, city views and sunset gatherings with locals. The Roman Theatre Museum gives a glimpse into the city’s Roman past, with preserved theatre ruins. Toronto, Canada Canadian cities to the north continue to remain lower in the cost of-living rankings. Of all the Canadian cities ranked, Toronto ranks the most affordable. Toronto resident Stephanie Ciccarelli recommends city sightseeing via boat cruise on Lake Ontario, or visiting the Hockey Hall of Fame. Tokyo, Japan Moving three down the index(指标 ) this year and ranking 60 overall, Tokyo continues to be Japan’s most expensive city yet is now more affordable than fellow Asian cities like Singapore and Hong Kong. Tokyo resident Masa Yamamoto encourages tourists to wander around the urban garden and public art displays at the newly developed Azabudai Hils neighbourhood for free. For a new perspective on the city, he recommends the contemporary art Mori Art Museum and its connected Tokyo City View, which offers a view of the city from 250 m above sea level for just2,000 yen. 1. Which attraction can give you brief insights into the city’s history? A. The Hockey Hall of Fame. B. The Mori Art Museum. C. The Roman Theatre Museum. D. The Bairro Alt o neighbourhood. 2. What tourist highlights are shared by Lisbon and Tokyo? A. City views and artistic appeal. B. Street markets and urban parks. C. Historical ruins and museums. D. Local customs and landmarks. 3. What is the primary focus of this passage? A. Affordable big cities for travelers. B. EIU ranking of cost-effective cities. C. The rapid rise in global living expenses. D. Cities known for their high cost of living. B Like a lot of Canadians, Andrew Suboch grew up knowing little about Canada’s national game — lacrosse(曲棍球), other than watching some neighbours pass a ball using old wooden sticks. It was only when his two children started playing the game as part of their training for hockey (冰球) that he took much notice. His son Jack, went on to excel at lacrosse and he now plays for the Vancouver Warriors of the National Lacrosse League. Both children came up through the Mimico Minor Lacrosse organization, in the Toronto area, which has been around since 1890. When the number of players in the kids’ league began falling in 2014, Mr. Suboch, who is a personal injury lawyer in Toronto, volunteered to step in. He offered to sponsor the “Baby Peanut” program, which introduced children ages 3 and 4 to the game. Thanks to his sponsorship, more than 100 children play for free each spring for eight weeks. They spend an hour every Saturday learning the game and every player is given a lightweight stick and a shirt. “They are taught to catch, throw, pass and shoot in a non-contact environment,” he said. “You get them running around. Get them away from the screen. It is our national game, so you get them exposed. And sure enough, they caught on.” To fund the program, Mr. Suboch came up with a novel idea. He started searching his neighbourhood for used appliances, metal and electronic items, such as computers and cellphones. He sorted the material and sold it to a local recycling centre. “Word has gotten out, so people now will give me their used electronics and metal stuff,” he said. The recycling effort raises around $20,000 annually, which covers the cost of the lacrosse program. Mr. Suboch said watching the kids play has given him a lot of satisfaction and joy. Not only is far less junk going to landfill sites, he said, but “we’ve also got kids who are not in front of a screen.” 4. Why did Andrew start sponsoring the “Baby Peanut” program? A. His son asked him to support the game. B. The kids’ league faced declining participation. C. He wanted to promote his own law firm. D. He hoped to popularize a hockey organization. 5. What does the underlined phrase “caught on” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Learned the rules. B. Got injured. C. Attracted donations. D. Became interested. 6. How did Andrew obtain funds for the lacrosse program? A. By organizing charity matches. B. By collecting and selling used items. C. By charging participation fees. D. By raising money from the community. 7. What can we learn about the program’s impact? A. It reduced screen time for children. B. It increased waste sent to landfills. C. It made lacrosse popular worldwide. D. It created jobs for the local residents. C In the cutthroat world of artificial intelligence, long dominated by Silicon Valley, DeepSeek has emerged as an impressive new player. Since its debut in late 2023, this Chinese AI has stirred global attention, representing more than just another technological innovation. It’s a complex phenomenon that reflects the shifting landscape of innovation, power and cultural influence in the AI-driven era. Developed by QuantumThink Labs in Shenzhen, DeepSeek was created by a team of ex-Google Brain engineers and Peking University experts. DeepSeek is not your average chatbot. Trained on an astonishing 20 trillion tokens, this multimodal model showcases linguistic proficiency, code generation capabilities and reasoning skills that rival or surpass its Western counterparts. What truly sets DeepSeek apart is its remarkable efficiency, delivering GPT-4-level performance with 30 percent less computational power. In a strategic move, QuantumThink made a “lite” version of DeepSeek open source, a decision that has sparked widespread adoption across the globe. Developers from cities like Lagos to Jakarta have quickly embraced it to create poetry generators and AI-powered farm management tools for rural India. However, DeepSeek’s growing influence is not without challenges. There are concerns that US government may block American firms from using DeepSeek, mentioning data security concerns. Tariff (关税) war could also be on the cards. Yet, such moves might backfire, potentially harming US startups that benefit from DeepSeek’s cost advantages. The future of AI, with DeepSeek at the center, remains a mystery. Will it trigger a tech battle between the US and China, or will its open-source roots foster global collaboration? DeepSeek’s story is not just about technology; it’s about the power of innovation and agency. For too long, the AI narrative has been dominated by Western powers. Now, a Chinese lab has shown that innovation is not exclusive to the West. Whether we enter an AI arms race or begin a new era of global cooperation depends on how we choose to use and share this technology. As a Brazilian coder said, the future of AI must speak the language of both the developed and developing world to truly succeed. 8. What does the second paragraph mainly talk about? A. The creation of DeepSeek. B. The definition of DeepSeek. C. The strengths of DeepSeek. D. The efficiency of DeepSeek. 9. What might be a challenge DeepSeek faces? A. Involvement in tariff war. B. The possibility of data leaking. C. A decline in its competitiveness. D. A ban on its use from US government. 10. Which of the following best describes the future of AI? A. Uncertain. B. Secure. C. Promising. D. Depressing. 11. What can we infer from the last paragraph? A. AI should prioritize Western languages. B. We will enter a new era of global AI cooperation. C. Considering global needs is required to ensure AI’s success. D. Developing countries will eventually dominate AI innovation. D Want to know the current population of India? The internet is your best bet. Need a quick refresher on the phases of the moon? Go ahead, read a story online (or two or three). But if you really need to learn something, you're probably better off with print. Or at least that's what a lot of research now suggests. Researchers find that people tend to read faster on screens. That's fine for checking texts and social media posts. But when screens are small, the extra scrolling needed to read a long article or book may make it harder to retain what you're reading, data now show. That doesn't just depend on the device, however. It also depends on what you assume about the text. Naomi Baron calls this your mindset. She says one way mindset works is in anticipating how easy or hard we expect the reading to be. If we think it will be easy, we might not put in much effort. Much of what we read on screens tends to be text messages and social media posts, which are usually easy to understand. So, “when people read on screens, they read faster,” says Alexander at the University of Maryland. “Their eyes scan the pages and the words faster than if they're reading on a piece of paper.” But when reading fast, we may not absorb all the ideas as well. However, all experts agree on one thing: There's no going back. Digital reading is here to stay. So it pays to make the most of it. It's a good idea to do a little preparation. Baron compares reading to sports or to playing music. “Watch a pianist or an athlete. Before they run the race or play the concert, they get themselves in the zone,” she says. “It's the same thing for reading. Before you read something you really want to focus on, get in the zone. Think about what you'll be reading, and what you want to get from it.” 12. Which is NOT the possible element affecting people's reading on screens? A. Small screens. B. Reader's mindset. C. Simple posts. D. Reading skills. 13. What may all experts agree as for digital reading? A. It's unavoidable. B. It's unhelpful. C. It's unpredictable. D. It's unacceptable. 14. Why does Baron mention the pianist and the athlete? A. To define a term. B. To support an idea. C. To explain a concept. D. To present the background. 15. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A. The Rise of Digital Reading. B The Benefits of Print Reading. C. Balancing Print and Digital Reading. D. Preparing for the Digital Reading Era. 第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。 Ways to Boost Your Chances of a Good Night’s Rest Experts have found more evidence of the harm caused by disturbing our body clocks, linking it to depression and mental disorder. It’s a warning to our body’s natural rhythms, which influence our sleep as well as a range of other processes in our body. Here are the things we can do for a good night’s sleep. · Limit evening light. Are you inseparable from your mobile phone? Do you check your social media late into the night? ____16____ These devices produce powerful blue light that is particularly bad for our sleep. Having a cut-off time for stopping using these devices of an hour and a half before bed is ideal. We should also limit other forms of electric light after sunset. · ____17____ A glass or two of wine, or a sip or two of brandy, for many is a pre-bed routine. But despite what you might think, experts say that a glass of wine before bedtime actually doesn’t improve our sleep. Alcohol has a strange effect in that it makes it easier to fall asleep, but it makes it harder to stay asleep and it affects the quality of our sleep. · Be consistent. It may be tempting to stay up late on Friday or Saturday. ____18____ This helps to reduce social mismatch between when we sleep during the working week compared with the weekend. The bigger the social mismatch, the more harmful it is for health. · Have a pre-bed routine. Having a pre-bed routine helps signal to our bodies that it’s time for sleep. Activities such as reading a book or having a bath can help to mentally relax and get us ready for bed. Parents do this with their child to get good sleep. They have a set routine where they feed, bathe their children and put them into bed. ____19____ · Make your bedroom a place of rest. Easily portable computers and phones have transformed our bedrooms from sanctuaries (保护区) of rest into places of entertainment. ____20____ To do this, we should keep phones and computers in other rooms. Keeping your bedroom cool is also important because it’s easier for our bodies to sleep in colder temperatures. A Avoid a night wine. B. Get a good night’s sleep. C. If so, you’re likely to be disturbing your sleep. D. There’s nothing around them and then they read them a story. E. Our body clocks are designed to follow the rise and fall of our sleep. F. However, ideally we should go to bed at similar times throughout the week. G. But to boost our chances of a good night’s rest, we must reclaim them for sleep. 第三部分 语言运用 (共两节、满分30分) 第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 When I was growing up, I held on too tightly to things and ideas, which caused me a lot of stress. It wasn’t until a chance encounter with a wise old painter that I began to see the ____21____ in letting go and welcoming the change. One sunny afternoon, I ____22____ a stand of colorful abstract paintings. The elderly artist noticed me staring at one particular piece. “That’s my masterpiece,” he said, with ____23____ in his eyes. Curious, I asked him about his ____24____ practice. He was once focused on detail and control, which ____25____ his creativity. A critical moment came when a strong wind blew across his canvas (画布), ____26____ the colors in unpredictable ways. Instead of throwing away the ____27____ piece, he decided to work with the accident, adding new elements that transformed the ____28____ into something even more beautiful. Since then, he had started ____29____ the unexpected, allowing each brushstroke to lead him to new artistic _____30_____. His words inspired me to _____31_____ some of my possessions like old books and clothes. _____32_____, this not only organized my space but also cleared my mind for new experiences and thoughts. In my life, I found that by being open to _____33_____, I could adapt more readily to challenges and seize opportunities that I might have _____34_____ missed. I came to understand that letting go isn’t about giving up but new opportunities for _____35_____. 21. A. trouble B. cost C. beauty D. interest 22. A. came across B. knocked over C. laid out D. put away 23. A. pride B. firmness C. trust D. hope 24. A. simple B. popular C. romantic D. creative 25. A. ignored B. matched C. demonstrated D. limited 26. A. organizing B. mixing C. absorbing D. reducing 27. A. completed B. ruined C. traditional D. similar 28. A. dream B. life C. painting D. wind 29. A. predicting B. controlling C. changing D. accepting 30. A. courses B. talents C. discoveries D. collections 31. A. release B. treasure C. gather D. store 32. A. Regrettably B. Unluckily C. Surprisingly D. Basically 33. A. discussion B. imperfection C. fashion D. uncertainty 34. A. still B. ever C. therefore D. otherwise 35. A. profession B. growth C. education D. guidance 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。 The 1.8-meter-tall Tiangong Ultra made history by winning the ____36____ (world) first robot half-marathon in Beijing. Among the twenty robots, only six finished the tough 21 km race, yet their efforts ____37____ (reveal) tech advances unmatched by lab tests. “This is more than just a race,” said Xiong Youjun, whose Tiangong Ultra completed the course in 2 hours 40 minutes. “It’s about preparing robots ____38____ real-world challenges, like rough ground and mechanical stress.” The event was ____39____ unique testing ground: Shanghai’s Xingzhe-2 impressed with its 6-hour battery life, while another robot maintained balance even when ____40____ (push) of course. China’s robotics industry, already producing over half of the humanoids in the world, is rapidly advancing toward its 2027 mass-production goals. Affordable models are making the technology more accessible. ____41____, the ultimate goal is more than just creating athletic machines that can run; it is ____42____ (create) intelligent machines that think like humans. “The real victory,” says Xiong, “will be when robots shift from showy tricks to everyday help.” This change is underway. In ____43____ (factory), robots handle dangerous materials; in stores, they manage sorting tasks. Each tech advance brings us ____44____ (close) to a future where humans and robots work together in homes, hospitals, and neighborhoods. Tiangong Ultra’s win means more than just first place-it shows China’s methodical, determined approach to technological advancement. Like marathon training, building capable robots means keeping going through difficulties. With each new idea, the finish line of ____45____ (practice) everyday robotic assistance comes clearer into view. 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，你英国笔友Tom对中国的校园社团非常感兴趣，请你通过邮件分享你的个人经历和感受。内容包括： 1. 学校的社团情况； 2. 你如何平衡学业与社团活动； 3. 你的收获。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Tom, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节 (满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Years ago, I experienced lots of frustration and sadness related to many things happening in my life: It was a daily struggle to simply think about something positive, let alone take action to change my circumstances. One of my challenges was having recently moved to Chicago from a small Canadian city. I was trying to get used to living in such a large, busy city. One day, I saw an advertisement asking for volunteers to help at a resource center for the blind community. I hadn’t thought about this kind of volunteering opportunity before and was a little afraid of it. Still, I signed up to attend a volunteer orientation (培训) session, hoping I’d feel better by doing something good for the community. At the orientation, I sat with ten other potential volunteers. As the orientation organizer asked each of us why we wanted to volunteer to assist blind folks, I began feeling uncomfortable. Every person who answered mentioned they wanted to volunteer because they had either a family member or a friend who was blind. I didn’t have either. When it was my turn, all I could think to say was that I loved helping people. Unexpectedly, the organizer commented I was just the kind of volunteer they were looking for. Suddenly, my nervousness decreased. I accepted a two-week volunteering project. On each day of the first week (from Monday to Friday), I needed to spare time to accompany a blind person to the local newly opened zoo for fun: They had never visited a zoo. During the second week, I needed to bring the five people together and help them enjoy books that contained inspiration and humor. I’d read the book to them. On Monday of the first week, I would accompany a gray-haired woman, Lina, to the zoo. Could I make her have a happy journey? What big challenges might there be? Anxious, I greeted Lina with a happy voice. Carrying a walking stick, she smiled back. Then, I held her hand, walking her slowly to the nearby bus stop. I found I didn’t have much trouble leading her, but I still felt stressed. 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。 After reaching the bus stop. I wondered, “Will the coming bus have an empty seat for her?” ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In the second week I brought the five blind people together to read books to them. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $