北京海淀区2024-2025学年高二下学期期末学业水平调研英语试题

海淀区2025年高二年级学业水平调研 英语 本试卷共8页，共四部分，60道题，满分100分。考试时长90分钟。试题答案一律填涂或书写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。考试结束后，请将答题卡交回。 第一部分：听力理解（共三节，20分） 第一节（共4小题；每小题1分，共4分） 听下面4段对话。每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话你将听一遍。 1. When will the speakers meet? A. On Wednesday. B. On Thursday. C. On Friday. 2. Which device will the speakers probably buy? A. A smartphone. B. A headset. C. A bicycle. 3. What does the man like about time travel stories? A. Their settings. B. Their themes. C. Their plots. 4. What are the speakers going to do next? A. Role play a job interview. B. Review the job description. C. Meet the marketing manager. 第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，共10分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有两道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。 听第5段材料，回答第5至6小题。 5. What does the woman have to do? A. Assess hotel facilities. B. Enhance hotel cleanliness. C. Handle customer feedback. 6. How does the woman describe her job? A. Ideal. B. Challenging. C. Tiring. 听第6段材料，回答第7至8小题。 7. What happened to the woman’s package? A. It was severely damaged. B. It was sent to the wrong address. C. It was lost somewhere along the way. 8. What is the possible relationship between the two speakers? A. Neighbours. B. Fellow workers. C. Customer and deliveryman. 听第7段材料，回答第9至10小题。 9. What does the woman think of animal testing? A. Crucial. B. Effective. C. Cruel. 10. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. The necessity of animal testing. B. The methods of animal protection. C. The advancement in animal treatment. 听第8段材料，回答第11至12小题。 11. Which room is the woman going to rent? A. Room A. B. Room B. C. Room C. 12. What will the monthly rent be for the woman? A. $900. B. $800. C. $700. 听第9段材料，回答第13至14小题。 13. What is the speaker doing? A. Hosting a program. B. Giving a presentation. C. Introducing a project. 14. What is the speaker concerned about? A. Ethical issues related to AI. B. Absence of AI use regulations. C. AI’s inability to make decisions. 第三节（共4小题，每小题1.5分，共6分） 听下面一段独白，完成第15至18四道小题，每小题仅填写一个词。听独白前，你将有20秒钟的时间阅读试题，听完后你将有60秒钟的作答时间。这段独白你将听两遍。 How to Plan a Meaningful Summer Vacation Stick to a study routine ·Review materials you’ve learned to 15 your understanding of the subjects ·Practice daily in weaker subjects to make progress Try some 16 practice ·Take on part-time jobs to gain real-life experience ·Do some 17 work to develop responsibility Make sure to enjoy yourself ·Watch a movie or take a trip to 18 and recharge after studying ·Spend time with family and friends to keep you mentally and emotionally healthy 第二部分：知识运用（共两节，20分） 第一节（共10小题；每小题1分，共10分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 The dismissal letter trembled in my hand and the company logo was clouded by tears that carried the smell of burnt coffee and shame. At thirty-two, I was ____1____ from the Vice President position I’d struggled for six years to achieve. Three weeks into unemployment, I kept cleaning coffee rings off my desk — marks of ____2____ late-night work sessions. One morning, Mrs. Rosetti, my Italian friend, marched into my apartment, holding a coffee pot and a bag of Ethiopian coffee beans. “Let’s learn to make something real,” she said. “Then we’ll talk about living.” What began as a distraction became a(n) ____3____. I learned how the minerals in water might affect the flavor, and how the foam on a cappuccino whispered truths that office reports never captured. The real ____4____ point arrived during a cupping (品鉴) session at a Queens Café. When I described a flavor as “layoffs after a company merger (合并) hidden in chocolate tones”, the owner of the café, a former Wall Street analyst, said: “You ____5____ stories in the beans.” Six months later, my coffee shop “Layoff Latte Art” was ____6____. It serves special drinks ____7____ career challenges: one for those switching careers midlife and another symbolizing startup pains. Each cup comes with a note about the beans’ journey from mountain to cup, and space for customers to write their own ____8____ of starting over. It’s amazing to read the experiences that people share. The anxiety ____9____, replaced by rhythmic hum of the coffee machine. Now, when the morning light hits the milk jug just right, I no longer see the shadow of my former high-achieving self. ____10____, I see a woman who, just like the coffee beans, allows herself to be transformed into something richer, deeper, and far braver. 1. A. cut off B. laid off C. dropped off D. wiped off 2. A. careless B. fearless C. hopeless D. countless 3. A. association B. celebration C. inspiration D. contribution 4. A. turning B. breaking C. meeting D. shining 5. A. hear B. read C. taste D. write 6. A. born B. bought C. discovered D. exhibited 7. A. facing B. handling C. mirroring D. predicting 8. A. recipes B. reports C. secrets D. stories 9. A. grew B. eased C. spread D. remained 10. A. Instead B. Moreover C. Meanwhile D. Therefore 第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，共10分） A 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 When Grace fell ill, her garden was drying up. Her neighbour, Lily, ____11____ (kind) stepped up and took over all the plant watering and weed pulling. When Grace recovered, she ____12____ (touch) by Lily’s kindness. They began gardening together, forming a close friendship. Their shared love for the garden connected them, showing how small acts of care build meaningful relationships. Over time, the garden, ____13____ (fill) with flowers they planted together, became a symbol of their bond. B 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 “Sir, what does the saying ‘Isn’t it a delight to learn and constantly review things one has learned’ mean?” A fourth grader ____14____ (pose) this question to the virtual Confucius on the screen. The digital figure replied, “It means we need to constantly review ____15____ we have learned. By doing this, we gain new insights.” In this case, the AI teaching assistant provided students with an ____16____ (interact) learning experience. It’s not rare. Nowadays, the integration of AI and education ____17____ (change) the way schools are organized. C 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 Conflict is part of our life and can occur in various settings. When left unaddressed, it can cause stress and damage relationships. One of the most effective approaches to dealing with conflict is through compromise. Compromise is the act of each party giving up something ____18____ (reach) an agreement. By compromising, we show respect for the other’s feelings and needs, ____19____ can strengthen the bond. Moreover, compromise helps us develop better problem-solving skills. We should embrace compromise ____20____ a means of personal growth and harmonious living. 第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，34分） 第一节（共12小题；每小题2分，共24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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A The English Writing League (EWL) sponsors the annual Essay Writing Competition, open to all students who are enrolled at a middle school, high school, or college during the academic year in which the article is submitted. The submissions that are judged first, second, and third best may be published in the online version of a sponsoring publication. The EWL reserves the right to award some, all, or no prizes, depending on its determination of quality of submissions. Entries that do not qualify for awards may also be considered for publication in future issues of our sponsoring publications. To enter, the student should submit an application and an original piece of writing in Word format via the form on the EWL website. The student should include a brief biography, including current school, current address, grade, and expected year of graduation. Essays submitted will be judged on the following criteria: ·Relevance to the category for which the essay is submitted ·Timeliness of the topic or theme ·Originality ·Quality and style of writing Applications and manuscripts must be submitted by 8:00 pm on September 1. The registration fee is $25 per person. Students who are unable to pay the entry fee should apply for a fee waiver at the time of submission. The EWL strives to ensure that all students may participate in the competition regardless of financial status. Plagiarism and AI-generated content will result in disqualification. Entries written in a language other than English and entries that contain inappropriate content will also be disqualified. Students may submit entries for up to three categories but may only submit one entry per category. The decisions of the judges are entirely their own, and are final and binding. Winners will be announced on or after November 1 on EWL website. 21. Who can sign up for the competition? A. Registered students. B. Language instructors. C. Professional writers. D. College graduates. 22. What are participants required to do when they submit an essay? A. To hand in an application in person. B. To provide a brief self-introduction. C. To make a promise not to cheat. D. To pay a $25 entry fee per category. 23. Which of the following may qualify for the competition? A. An original personal story. B. An adaptation of others’ works. C. An essay written in Spanish. D. An article created by Deepseek. 24. Where is the passage most likely taken from? A. In a college application handbook. B. In the guidebook for a writing course. C. On the website of an organization. D. On the homepage of a college website. B A category of synthetic organisms termed “mirror life”, whose component molecules (分子) are mirror images of their natural counterpart, could pose huge risks to human life and ecosystems, according to a recent article in Science. Mirror life has to do with the universal phenomenon in the natural world in which a molecule or another object cannot simply be superimposed (重叠) on another. For example, your left hand can’t simply be turned over to match your right hand. This handedness is hugely important in biology because interactions between biomolecules rely on them having the expected form. For example, if a protein’s handedness is reversed, it cannot interact with partner molecules. The authors are worried about mirror bacteria, the simplest life-form their concerns apply to. The capability to create mirror bacteria does not yet exist and is “at least a decade away”, but progress is underway. Katarzyna Adamala, one co-author of the article, fears that mirror bacteria could lead to permanent ecological damage and loss of life. The initial enthusiasm for creating mirror versions of bacteria began with simpler imaginings. Researchers explored the use of mirror-image proteins and other molecules that are the building blocks of such an organism. One application is in drugs. Some drugs must be taken repeatedly because the body breaks them down. Mirror molecules resist this process, allowing drugs made from them to last longer. Many immune system mechanisms also rely on handedness. T cells, responsible for recognizing foreign invaders, for example, might fail to bind to something with the wrong handedness, which could help therapies made from mirror molecules avoid triggering immune reactions in patients. Another potential application of mirror bacteria might be bioreactors (生物反应器), biological factories that use cells or microorganisms to produce various compounds like antibiotics and other medicines. Bacteriophages (viruses that infect bacteria) can wipe out bacteria-based bioreactors, costing huge amounts of time and money, but it is likely they wouldn’t infect mirror bacteria, because they wouldn’t recognize their molecules. It is these supposedly advantageous properties that gave rise to the scientists’ concerns. The ability to avoid immune responses could allow bacteria to cause deadly infections as they multiply uncontrollably. Unlike viruses, bacteria don’t require specific molecular interactions to infect hosts, and mirror bacteria could affect a wide range of organisms, including humans, animals, and plants. And a lack of natural enemies could enable mirror bacteria to spread widely through ecosystems. 25. Why is “handedness” important in biology? A. It helps biomolecules to change functions when needed. B. It ensures biomolecules to recognize their reversed forms. C. It enables biomolecules to be superimposed on each other. D. It allows biomolecules to interact correctly with each other. 26. What is Adamala’s attitude towards the development of mirror bacteria? A. Defensive. B. Enthusiastic. C. Neutral. D. Worried. 27. What can we learn about the application of mirror life technology? A. Mirror molecules help to activate immune reactions. B. Mirror molecules can extend the effect of some drugs. C. Mirror bacteria can be used to cure some rare diseases. D. Mirror bacteria have the potential to damage bioreactors. 28. What is the passage mainly about? A. Process and challenges of mirror life research. B. Applications and benefits of mirror molecules. C. The concept and potential impacts of mirror life. D. Replacement of natural bacteria by mirror bacteria. C With the release of large language models (LLMs), people are trying to understand the nature of their intelligence. Many people view LLMs as similar to an individual human mind. Others have proposed entirely different ways of conceptualizing them: as role players that can imitate many different characters; as cultural technologies like libraries and encyclopedias; as mirrors of human intelligence... The disagreements in the AI world on how to think about LLMs are clearly revealed in this diverse array of metaphors. Given our limited understanding of LLMs, it has been argued that “metaphors (比喻) are all we have for the moment to circle that black box.” Humans tend to anthropomorphize nonhumans, including animals, corporations, and even the weather. But we are particularly vulnerable to this tendency when faced with AI systems that talk with us in fluent language, using first person pronouns, and telling us about their “feelings”. Some experts urge the public to avoid anthropomorphizing AI and to think of AI systems as “tools” rather than as “creatures”, but LLMs are designed to achieve quite the opposite effect: to make humans conceptualize them as individual minds. The LLM-as-mind metaphor is being used in legal arguments. All the big AI companies have trained their models on copyrighted texts without permission or compensation; and therefore facing lawsuits for copyright infringement (侵犯版权). Defendants argue that AI training on copyrighted materials is “fair use”, since LLMs are like human minds. They believe “If everything is just copyright then we shouldn’t be reading textbooks and learning because that would be copyright infringement.” Legal scholar Jacqueline Charlesworth countered that this metaphor is intentionally misleading: “AI companies rely on our natural understanding of human intellectual ability and anthropomorphic language to encourage the misperception that AI machines learn and create like humans — that is, that they are capable of conceptual thinking and generalization from specific knowledge.” Going further, linguist Emily Bender noted that equating an LLM’s processing of its training text with a human reading and learning from books “rests on minimizing what it is to be human”. AI researchers are still struggling to find the right metaphors to understand our mysterious creations. But as we humans make choices on how we use these systems, how we study them, and how we craft and apply laws and regulations to keep them safe and ethical, we need to be acutely aware of the often unconscious metaphors that shape our evolving understanding of the nature of their intelligence. 29. Why are various metaphors mentioned in Paragraph 2? A. To highlight LLMs’ multiple functions. B. To demonstrate conflicting perspectives. C. To express human concerns over LLMs. D. To show the limitation of human cognition. 30. What does the underlined word “anthropomorphize” in Paragraph 3 mean? A. Humanize. B. Simplify. C. Automate. D. Prioritize. 31. What will Charlesworth probably agree with? A. AI machines learn and create like human beings do. B. The public should regard LLMs as conscious beings. C. AI training on copyrighted materials requires permission. D. Using LLMs harms human conceptual thinking and creativity. 32. What’s the purpose of the passage? A. To advocate giving legal personhood to various LLMs. B. To show the disagreements on the understanding of LLMs. C. To discuss the legal and ethical problems caused by LLMs. D. To warn us of the hidden influences of metaphorizing LLMs. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Conflict Avoidance Doesn’t Do You Any Favors Imagine this scenario: You’ve been working hard on a presentation for several weeks, but a co-worker jumps in and takes all the credit for your work. Instead of rightly speaking up, you choose to silently step back. ____33____ Aside from our work life, avoiding conflict can manifest in our romantic relationships, friendships, and even family dynamics. Many of these tendencies can be traced back to growing up in an environment that was dismissive (鄙视的) or hypercritical. People who respond to conflict this way often expect negative outcomes and find it difficult to trust the other person’s reaction. ____34____ However, disagreeing with someone doesn’t necessarily mean “fighting”. It’s not about blaming the other person or proving who’s right and wrong in a given situation. Conflict resolution is about standing up for yourself and communicating when you feel angry or frustrated. Before confronting someone, try examining your feelings. ____35____ You can try the following affirmations: “It’s OK to feel however I’m feeling at this moment — my emotions are valid.” “I am worthy and deserving of being heard.” Drawing upon your sensory toolbox also helps. If you’re a visual person, you can relieve stress by closing your eyes and imagining soothing images. Similarly, if you’re more comforted by smells, keeping an essential oil on hand is a good choice. One last step before confronting someone is having a plan. Clearly define what you’d like to resolve. Then, write down canned, factual responses to use when needed, like “I worked late for the past two weeks while my co-worker didn’t turn in their share of the research.” ____36____ You’ll feel confident when addressing them. ____37____ While it’s OK to never confront others, being able to resolve issues effectively means accepting it as a healthy part of communicating with others. Remember, disagreeing provides deeper understanding and makes it easier to connect with our friends, partners, and co-workers. A. Practise the key points you’d like to get across. B. Different cultures have diverse ways of handling conflicts. C. Conflict is a normal part of our personal and professional lives. D. In other words, expressing your opinion firmly can seem pretty scary. E. Rather than allow conflicts to run wild in your head, try a firmer approach. F. Being conflict avoidant means withdrawing from possible disagreements at all costs. G. Instead of holding back emotions, try looking at them through the lens of self-compassion. 第四部分：书面表达（共两节，26分） 第一节（共4小题；第56—58小题各2分，第59小题5分，共11分） 阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。 Many people feel pressured to “find” their purpose — a single revelation that brings deep fulfillment. The reality is that purpose is not something to find; it’s something we create. And to do this, we need to recognize the “purpose anchors” that already exist around us. A purpose anchor can be thought of as a source of stability and grounding that helps you stay connected to your core values and life’s mission. So, how do we identify them? To reconnect with your purpose, it can be helpful to think back to what excited you as a child. What activities or hobbies made you lose track of time? What were you drawn to instinctively, before you learned to doubt or suppress those desires? Revisiting the things that brought you joy as a child can reveal the raw, untainted (纯净的) passions that still hold potential. Rediscovering these early passions can light up a meaningful path forward. Sometimes, our purpose becomes clouded by the overwhelming number of tasks and responsibilities. Over time, we may find ourselves buried under a mountain of obligations, many of which drain our energy and prevent us from engaging with what truly matters. A great way to identify purpose anchors is by practicing the art of subtraction. Make a list of all your work-related roles and responsibilities. Which ones drain your energy? Remove or reduce them, so you can focus on what remains — something that gives you energy and a sense of meaning. If neither of the above methods seem to yield results, consider trying the “spaghetti method”. This approach is all about experimentation. Throw a bunch of “spaghetti” against the wall and see what sticks. Say yes to people or opportunities you might typically avoid. Try activities that make you slightly uncomfortable or curious. Push yourself outside your usual routines to discover new experiences that might light you up. Allow yourself to be guided by curiosity rather than certainty. If you try something and it excites you, that could very well be a purpose anchor in the making. Building a life of purpose isn’t about waiting for the perfect revelation to come. It’s about creating your life step by step. 38. What is a purpose anchor according to the passage? ________________________________________________________________ 39. How do joys of childhood help identify your life purpose? ________________________________________________________________ 40. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. One practical way to identify a purpose anchor is to shoulder more responsibilities. ________________________________________________________________ 41. Besides the methods in the passage, what is your way to find a purpose anchor? Please explain. (In about 40 words) ________________________________________________________________ 第二节（15分） 42. 假设你是红星中学高二学生李华。你收到选修课外教Jim的邮件，请阅读并回复。 注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Subject: Your Input Needed From: Jim Smith JimSmith@ happymail.com To: Students who registered for “Cross-Cultural Communication” Dear all, Thank you for choosing the course “Cross-Cultural Communication” next semester. To make it a better experience for all, I’d love to have your input. Please reply with 1. a particular topic you are curious about; 2. a short explanation of why it interests you. Your input will help shape our course, and I’ll choose the most popular topics to discuss in class. Looking forward to your feedback. Best regards, Jim Dear Jim, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 海淀区2025年高二年级学业水平调研 英语 本试卷共8页，共四部分，60道题，满分100分。考试时长90分钟。试题答案一律填涂或书写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。考试结束后，请将答题卡交回。 第一部分：听力理解（共三节，20分） 第一节（共4小题；每小题1分，共4分） 听下面4段对话。每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话你将听一遍。 1. When will the speakers meet? A. On Wednesday. B. On Thursday. C. On Friday. 2. Which device will the speakers probably buy? A. A smartphone. B. A headset. C. A bicycle. 3. What does the man like about time travel stories? A. Their settings. B. Their themes. C. Their plots. 4. What are the speakers going to do next? A. Role play a job interview. B. Review the job description. C. Meet the marketing manager. 第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，共10分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有两道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。 听第5段材料，回答第5至6小题。 5. What does the woman have to do? A. Assess hotel facilities. B. Enhance hotel cleanliness. C. Handle customer feedback. 6. How does the woman describe her job? A. Ideal. B. Challenging. C. Tiring. 听第6段材料，回答第7至8小题。 7. What happened to the woman’s package? A. It was severely damaged. B. It was sent to the wrong address. C. It was lost somewhere along the way. 8. What is the possible relationship between the two speakers? A. Neighbours. B. Fellow workers. C. Customer and deliveryman. 听第7段材料，回答第9至10小题。 9. What does the woman think of animal testing? A. Crucial. B. Effective. C. Cruel. 10. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. The necessity of animal testing. B. The methods of animal protection. C. The advancement in animal treatment. 听第8段材料，回答第11至12小题。 11. Which room is the woman going to rent? A. Room A. B. Room B. C. Room C. 12. What will the monthly rent be for the woman? A. $900. B. $800. C. $700. 听第9段材料，回答第13至14小题。 13. What is the speaker doing? A. Hosting a program. B. Giving a presentation. C. Introducing a project. 14. What is the speaker concerned about? A. Ethical issues related to AI. B. Absence of AI use regulations. C. AI’s inability to make decisions. 第三节（共4小题，每小题1.5分，共6分） 听下面一段独白，完成第15至18四道小题，每小题仅填写一个词。听独白前，你将有20秒钟的时间阅读试题，听完后你将有60秒钟的作答时间。这段独白你将听两遍。 How to Plan a Meaningful Summer Vacation Stick to a study routine ·Review materials you’ve learned to 15 your understanding of the subjects ·Practice daily in weaker subjects to make progress Try some 16 practice ·Take on part-time jobs to gain real-life experience ·Do some 17 work to develop responsibility Make sure to enjoy yourself ·Watch a movie or take a trip to 18 and recharge after studying ·Spend time with family and friends to keep you mentally and emotionally healthy 第二部分：知识运用（共两节，20分） 第一节（共10小题；每小题1分，共10分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 【1~10题答案】 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. C 4. A 5. C 6. A 7. C 8. D 9. B 10. A 第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，共10分） A 【11~13题答案】 【答案】11. kindly 12. was touched 13. filled B 【14~17题答案】 【答案】14. posed 15. what 16. interactive 17. is changing##has been changing C 【18~20题答案】 【答案】18. to reach 19. which 20. as 第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，34分） 第一节（共12小题；每小题2分，共24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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A 【21~24题答案】 【答案】21. A 22. B 23. A 24. C B 【25~28题答案】 【答案】25. D 26. D 27. B 28. C C 【29~32题答案】 【答案】29. B 30. A 31. C 32. D 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 【33~37题答案】 【答案】33. F 34. D 35. G 36. A 37. C 第四部分：书面表达（共两节，26分） 第一节（共4小题；第56—58小题各2分，第59小题5分，共11分） 【38~41题答案】 【答案】38. A purpose anchor is a source of stability and grounding that helps you stay connected to your core values and life’s mission. 39. Revisiting the things that brought you joy as a child can reveal the raw, untainted passions that still hold potential. Rediscovering these early passions can light up a meaningful path forward. 或 Revisiting childhood joys can reveal raw, untainted passions with potential, and rediscovering them can light up a meaningful path for life purpose. 40. One practical way to identify a purpose anchor is to shoulder more responsibilities. “shoulder more responsibilities” is false. According to the passage, a practical way is to remove or reduce responsibilities that drain your energy. 41. I would reflect on my strengths and skills to find a purpose anchor. For instance, if I excel in writing and communication, I might explore careers or hobbies related to writing or public speaking, finding purpose in areas where I can utilize my talents effectively. (答案不唯一，合理即可) 第二节（15分） 【42题答案】 【答案】Dear Jim, Thank you for asking for our input on the “Cross-Cultural Communication” course. The topic I’m most curious about is nonverbal communication differences across cultures. Body language, gestures, and facial expressions vary a lot globally, and I’ve noticed some misunderstandings happen because of these differences. Last year, I saw a foreign friend confused when a Chinese nodded with a smile, which he thought meant agreement but actually was just politeness. This makes me eager to learn more about how to avoid such misunderstandings, as it’s crucial for real-life interactions. I hope this topic can be included in our course. Yours, Li Hua 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $