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河南省信阳高级中学北湖校区 2024-2025学年高一下期期末测试 英语试题 考生注意： 1.答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在试题卷和答题纸规定的位置上。 2. 答题时，请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求，在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答，在本试题卷上的作答一律无效。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题纸上。 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A.￡19.15. B.￡9.18. C.￡9.15. 答案：C。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why does the man ask for help? A. He wants to cancel the Wi-Fi installation. B. He will be unavailable at home on Thursday. C. He needs to change the installation technician. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman recommend? A. A new bookstore. B. Some delicious coffee. C. A coffee shop with pets. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What surprised the man about the second Joker movie? A. It had new characters. B. It was full of music. C. It was too long. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What did the woman do last night? A. She made rice balls. B. She sang on the street. C. She joined a celebration. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why doesn’t the man’s alarm clock wake him up? A. The battery is dead. B. It’s not loud enough. C. He set it to the wrong time. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. Why is the man cautious about using Chat GPT for his thesis? A. He is worried about citation rules. B. He thinks it will increase thesis writing time. C. He doubts the accuracy of AI-generated information. 7. What is the main topic of the conversation? A. Using AI in academic writing. B. Ways to improve writing quality. C. The time required to write a thesis. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What is the woman struggling with? A. Choosing between two living arrangements. B Deciding whether to rent or buy a place. C. Balancing work and social life. 9. How much will the woman spend monthly if living with friends? A. About £420. B. About £560. C. About £750. 10. What does the man suggest the woman consider? A. The size of the living space. B. Her budget and personal happiness. C. The distance from work. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. Where are the speakers probably? A. On a bus. B. At a bank counter. C. Near a subway station. 12. When does the conversation take place? A. In the morning. B. At midday. C. In the afternoon. 13. Where will the man go next? A. To a cafe. B. To a station. C. To a meeting. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. Why did the woman leave school? A. She changed to another school. B. Her family moved. C. She got sick. 15. What does the woman think is a disadvantage of online learning? A. She can’t meet classmates often. B. Her grades drop gradually. C. It is too quiet. 16. What will the man do next? A. Arrange a meet-up. B. Hang out with his friends. C. Send information to the woman. 17. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Old classmates. C. Doctor and patient. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 18. How did the speaker’s grandfather die? A. Due to a disease. B. During a charity event. C. Because of a plane crash. 19. Why did the speaker decide to skydive? A. To help some patients. B. To have fun with friends. C. To overcome a fear of heights. 20. What does the speaker think was the best aspect about the skydive? A. Falling from 2,000 meters. B. Hearing stories about Alzheimer’s. C. Raising a large amount of money. 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 DIY Your Own Desserts Can you imagine how happy your beloved one will be when you give him/her your DIY desserts when you celebrate a birthday with him/her? Come and make your own desserts at The Desserts Kitchen. Give your beloved one a surprise! Recipes we are offering: cheesecake cookies, pudding and a lot more! One-to-one Class (every Monday, Wednesday and Friday) This is a completely hands-on personal cooking experience lasting up to 4 hours, learning 4-5 recipes per lesson. The teacher will guide you through how to prepare and make the food. You’ll be able to take home copies of all the recipes and the dishes prepared by yourself. Fees: $300 per class per person Group Course (daily) There are three types of group course: beginners’ course, intermediate course and advanced course. All classes run daily and each course lasts 2 hours. You’ll be able to learn 2-3 recipes per lesson. A copy of recipes will be available for you to take home. The teacher will show how to cook different recipes in front of 8-10 people in a friendly and sociable atmosphere. There will be opportunities for students to get hands-on experience in some of the classes. At the end of the class, you can either eat the meal prepared during the class or take it home with you. Fees: $150 per class per person (beginners’ course); $250 per class per person (intermediate course); $350 per class per person (advanced course) For application, go to our website to get the application form. You can choose to apply for the class online, via email or hand in your completed form in person. 21. What is the purpose of the text? A. To sell DIY desserts. B. To introduce dessert recipes. C. To advertise classes for DIY desserts. D. To promote an app for making desserts. 22. How many recipes can a student learn in a beginners’ course? A. 2-3 recipes. B. 4-5 recipes. C. 6-7 recipes. D. 8-10 recipes. 23. What can all the students get from the class? A. An application form. B. Copies of recipes in each class. C. A certificate for completing the course. D. The dishes prepared by other group members. B Wang Sibo, the first person in Chinese light painting art, is good at creating light paintings in a Chinese style. Using light as ink and night as canvas (画布), he adds ancient cultural elements into modern art to create amazing works. For creators of light paintings, it does not require highly advanced painting skills. However, it is easier said than done. Wang Sibo once stated, “Light painting requires a strong sense of space and memory, as each stroke (笔画) of the brush is moving very fast and does not leave any mark. Therefore, one can only rely on their feelings and memories to paint in the air.” Since Wang Sibo began his journey in light painting, he has continuously improved his skills. He has a special fondness for Chinese dragons. To perfectly present the form and charm of dragons, Wang Sibo and his team devoted countless hours and efforts. After two years of hard work, they finally presented a surprising masterpiece. On a night in 2018, Wang Sibo and his team made history near Wangfujing Street, creating “Dragon Dance in China” — a 670-square-meter light painting that set the Guinness World Record for the “largest light painting pattern”. However, this was just the beginning. In 2021, they once again broke the world record for the largest light painting with “The Elegy of Light,” a 2021-square-meter masterpiece. Not stopping there, Wang Sibo made a new breakthrough in 2023 with “Awakening Lion,” completed by 328 people, earning the first-ever record for “the most people meanwhile creating a light painting.” In this way, Wang Sibo, with his Chinese-style light painting, has stood at the top of the world many times. For Wang Sibo, light painting is not only an art form, but also a means of expressing his inner self and releasing his emotions. He will continue to use light as a tool to illuminate (照亮) the path of traditional culture and convey its value and significance to the audience. 24. What is unique about Wang Sibo’s light painting? A. He only paints during the daytime. B. He needs special brushes and paints. C. He uses digital technology to create art. D. He combines traditional Chinese culture with modern art. 25. What can be inferred from Wang Sibo’s words? A. Light painting is quite challenging. B. Canvases of light paintings are in the air. C. Light painting can only be done by masters of painting. D. Creators of light painting should have strong emotions. 26. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. The significance of Wang Sibo’s light paintings. B. The unique charm of Wang Sibo’s light paintings. C. Wang Sibo’s remarkable achievements in light painting. D. The efforts Wang Sibo has made to set the Guinness World Record. 27. In which column of a magazine is this text most likely to appear? A. Pioneer. B. Fashion. C. Culture. D. Lifestyle. C People remember Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon. However, not many will claim to know the second person on the moon, Edwin“Buzz” Aldrin, who joined Armstrong a mere 19 minutes later. People usually remember what is new. For pioneers, the act of pioneering can bring fame, influence and transformative impact, but the disadvantages can be rejection, hatred, and exploitation (利用). The first-movers often have the advantage. Consider Steve Jobs, who took the world by storm with his invention of the handheld personal computer devices, iPad and iPhone. Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph pioneered video streaming, turning Netflix into a global giant with200 million subscribers. The stories of these pioneers abound with success and significance that the world will remember for a while. Being the first to try something is advantageous, and certainly holds water. Yet the pioneer’s path is loaded with challenges. People are creatures of habit: they are not easily persuaded to accept something novel. James Dyson faced countless rejections when inventing the bagless vacuum (吸尘器); even after success, other makers like Shark quickly offered cheaper and improved versions. The disadvantage is clear: pioneers bear the burden of overcoming initial obstacles, only for latecomers to profit easily. Similarly, those who are the first to challenge a societal or cultural standard may face strong disagreement and hatred from those who prefer status quo(现状). Malala Yousafzai was attacked for advocating girls’ education in Pakistan, and Mahatma Gandhi was imprisoned for leading India’s independence movement. While their courage is celebrated, such pioneers often face objection or violence. The status quo’s pull discourages many from taking the first step, even when the cause is just. The poet Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Do not go where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail (痕迹)”, To be sure, pioneering something can be fulfilling and rewarding but not many will have the courage to handle the odds that come with starting a new path. 28. The second person on the moon is unknown because of . A. his indifference to reputation. B. people’s preference for novelty. C. his contribution during the landing. D. people’s interest in moon landing. 29. Why does the author mention Steve Jobs, Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph? A. To show the importance of being courageous. B. To prove being the first can be advantageous. C. To introduce their world-famous inventions. D. To explain the process of their achievements. 30. What does the example of James Dyson imply? A. It is quite difficult to invent new products. B. Bagless vacuums are still very popular now. C. Makers are not easy to cooperate with at all. D. Pioneers may face rejections and competition. 31. What writing technique does the author mainly use? A. Comparison. B. Classification. C. Definition. D. Persuasion. D One trained California sea lion named Ronan can keep a beat better than some people, according to a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports. Ronan, a 15-year-old sea lion considered non-releasable after malnutrition, joined UC Santa Cruz’s Pinniped Lab in 2010. To put Ronan’s beat keeping to the test, the team designed an experiment to assess Ronan’s consistency and coordination (协调) in moving in time to the beat of a drum. They beat a drum at 112,120, and 128 beats per minute(bpm). They then presented these same sounds to 10undergraduate students between 18 and 23 years old and asked them to wave their hands in time to the drum beat. The team used video tracking software to monitor how precise the undergraduate’s timekeeping was. Overall, Ronan’s timekeeping was more accurate and less variable than the human test subjects. Ronan’s accuracy also increased with the tempo (节奏). At the tempo of 128 bpm, her average tempo was 129 bpm. The human subject’s average was only 116.2 bpm. After completing the test, Ronan was rewarded with a toy filled with fish and ice. Since this study only tested timekeeping with one trained sea lion and 10 humans, larger studies are needed to see if these results can be found. There is no shortage of great musicians among humans, who demonstrate high musical talent through their highly influential works. While humans may corner the market of writing songs, rhythm itself is more widespread across the animal kingdom. “Humans are animals. The more we look, the more we find that human capabilities exist in other species,” says Peter Cook, a study co-author. “To understand the human mind, how humans think and act, we need to examine the foundation of our behavior and cognition (认知). Studying other species provides a window into just that.” 32. Why did the researchers beat the drum with varied beats? A. To test Ronan’s tempo accuracy. B. To train Ronan to follow the beats. C. To measure Ronan’s speed of learning beats. D. To demonstrate drum skills to human subjects. 33. What can we learn about Ronan from the study results? A. Her performance improved with rewards. B. She followed the beat better. C. Her consistency declined without practice. D. She could adjust her average tempo. 34. What does the underlined phrase “corner the market” in the last paragraph probably mean? A. Need capabilities. B. Discover new ways. C. Establish dominance. D. Grasp marketing skills. 35. What can be the best title for the text? A. Sea Lion Ronan: A Beat-keeping Winner B. Sea Lion Ronan: A Window to Animal Behavior C. Sea Lion Ronan Succeeds in a Drum Competition D. Sea Lion Ronan Equals Humans in Sensing Beats 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。 A Clean, Green Energy Future The world’s energy demand is rising annually as countries develop and populations grow. So far, this growth has mainly relied on the use of fossil fuels (coal, oil, gas). ____36____ Thankfully, many countries are making the important change from fossil fuels to clean, green and renewable sources of energy. Fossil fuels emit carbon dioxide, contributing to the greenhouse effect. They’re non-renewable, with limited supplies. Renewable energy, in contrast, can be naturally replaced and therefore be consumed without the risk of using them up. ____37____ Solar Solar panels convert sunlight to electricity. It’s the fastest-growing renewable source, as the cost of the technology is falling. Some countries have successfully adopted this technology. Germany has the highest solar capacity in the world but China is the largest market and producer of solar technology. Hydro-power ____38____ Countries such as Paraguay and Norway already produce all or most of their energy from hydro-power. Most of the renewable energy in China comes from hydro-power plants such as the Three Gorges Dam, the world’s largest power station. Wind Wind turbines are turned by the wind to produce electricity. Wind farms are on land or off shore to take advantage of more frequent and powerful winds. China may meet electricity needs from wind by 2030. Wind farms in Gansu province have an endless wind supply. Biofuel This is material made from biological sources (such as corn or grain) or waste products that is used to produce energy. It’s used in generators for electricity, or in cars and other machines. Brazil has produced and used biofuel made from sugar cane for 40 years. China is the world’s third-largest producer of biofuel. So what are the pros and cons of renewable energy? ____39____ However, it can face issues like lack of power when wind or sun is absent, high setup costs for solar, and land use for biofuel. Can renewables really be the future of energy? Despite the modern world’s dependence on fossil fuels, renewable energy use is increasing. Given the problems of climate change, there is no doubt that they will continue to grow. As extracting fossil fuels is becoming more difficult and expensive, the cost of renewable energy is falling. New battery technology, for example, solves the problem of bringing electricity from distant sources to cities. ____40____ A. It’s clean, abundant, and low-maintenance. B. This is why governments invest in wind energy research. C. The power of water turns turbines (涡轮机) to generate electricity. D. However, this reliance has led to pollution problems and climate change. E. For example, Iceland generates nearly 100% of its electricity from renewables. F. Here are the main types of renewable energy, with facts and examples from around the world. G. With our awareness of energy consumption and waste, a clean, green energy future is achievable. 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 “When I first started learning calligraphy, I just copied the teacher’s strokes (笔画), and my work was ugly.” said Aryan from Afghanistan. He studied as a graduate student in Beijing, ___41___ in International Education of the Chinese language. During his six-year stay in China, he discovered the ___42___ of Chinese culture. He also realized that Chinese is steadily becoming a(n) ___43___ language, and more people around the world want to communicate smoothly with Chinese. To his surprise, the curriculum for foreign students in China ___44___ the classroom. The school organizes extracurricular ___45___ to help them learn and experience ___46___ and culture. After closer and deeper ___47___ with Chinese culture, Aryan found his hobby: calligraphy. “Initially, I didn’t know much Chinese and thought calligraphy would be difficult,” Aryan said. “Later on, I found out that calligraphy can help me ___48___ my Chinese language skills and my understanding of Chinese culture.” He used to ___49___ the idea that writing Chinese characters was all about writing them neatly. But he later found out that this view is ____50____ . Calligraphy helps him to understand both each stroke and Chinese people’s ____51____ towards life. The horizontal, vertical (垂直的) and left and right falling stokes on the paper ____52____ Chinese people’s unique symbols and memories. They are also the hidden ____53____ to better understanding Chinese culture. Not only did Aryan gain a deeper ____54____ of Chinese characters, but also developed a more mature personality along the way. Calligraphy gives him strength when he feels ____55____ and lost. 41. A. settling B. majoring C. resulting D. bringing 42. A. problem B. pattern C. resource D. richness 43. A. international B. official C. formal D. native 44 A. takes up B. goes beyond C. goes against D. takes up 45. A. conferences B. subjects C. activities D. competitions 46. A. life B. economy C. work D. pleasure 47. A. contact B. content C. competition D. combination 48. A. recognize B. adjust C. improve D. find 49. A. oppose B. break C. suspect D. hold 50. A. wrong B. positive C. contradictory D. objective 51. A. step B. direction C. attitude D. effort 52. A. supply B. represent C. recall D. sense 53. A. responses B. reactions C. admissions D. keys 54. A. form B. function C. ability D. knowledge 55. A. inspired B. determined C. stressed D. interrupted 第二节 语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分：共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 Ru Kiln (汝窑) was one of the five famous kilns in the Song Dynasty. Even today, it is believed ____56____ (hold) a crucial position in Chinese porcelain (瓷器) culture. Located in Ruzhou, Henan Province, it dedicated its production mainly to the royal court during the late Northern Song Dynasty when the demand for high-quality porcelain among the noble was ____57____ its peak. During the firing process, small pointed pieces of metal, which are arranged to support the precisely ____58____ (craft) porcelain, leave tiny marks on the bottom and play an important role in fully glazing (上釉) the porcelain body. The glaze, ____59____ color and texture are unique to Ru porcelain, is its most remarkable feature. Additionally, the porcelain body features delicate “crab claw patterns” cracks, which are ____60____ unusual and eye-catching characteristic. What causes these cracks is ____61____ the expansion rates between the glaze and the porcelain body vary as the temperature changes during the cooling process and they ____62____ (become) an intensely attractive part of the porcelain’s charm for generations. In 2001, the Ru Kiln site, where numerous precious porcelain-making ____63____ (remain) were unearthed, became a National Key Cultural Relic Protection Unit. In 2011, its firing technique, passed down with great care, was added to the list of National Intangible Cultural Heritage, showing its great value in Chinese culture. These recognitions ____64____ (effective) demonstrate the Ru Kiln’s profound significance, with its existence _____65_____ (function) as a living testament to China’s extensive porcelain-making heritage. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 66. 如今，短视频社交平台风靡全球。某英语杂志以“Short-video Social Platforms: Good or Bad”为题向中学生征文。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1.简述短视频社交平台受欢迎的原因； 2.分析其带来的利与弊。 注意： 1.词数80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Short-Video Social Platforms: Good or Bad? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节(满分25分) 67. 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。 This past summer, my mom came home with an armful of books and a very serious look on her face. She said it was time I started reading “real books”, and I immediately complained. I’d been through this talk before: the one where she told me that I’d “thank her later” for making me a reader, and that books would make me “smarter” and give me “imagination”. I already had my phone, and group chats with friends. What did I need books for? Still, when I saw the titles, I paused (停顿). These weren’t the classics she normally tried to push on me. These were books with bright covers, funny titles, and characters who looked like they could be real people. “Just give it a try,” Mom said, “You might even like them.” Hesitantly, I picked up Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper. But reading seemed like such a boring, task compared to the instant entertainment on my phone. I thought about my friends chatting in our group and the endless videos within easy reach. Books felt old-fashioned and slow, and demanded too much focus. Besides, what was the point of reading about made-up people when I had real friends and real stories all around me? With a sigh, I threw the book onto my desk, half-expecting it to sit there, untouched, all summer. Then, one night, there was a power failure. Unfortunately, my phone was dead, my laptop wasn’t charged, and there was nothing to do but lie there in bed, waiting for the power to come back on. When I looked around, I noticed the book Out of My Mind, siting there in the dark. With nothing better to do, I grabbed it, and opened the first page with a flashlight. I wasn’t expecting to read more than a paragraph. But after a few pages, I was actually curious. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式作答。 By the time I finished the first chapter, the power was back on. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The next day, I shared the book with my friends excitedly. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 河南省信阳高级中学北湖校区 2024-2025学年高一下期期末测试 英语试题 考生注意： 1.答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在试题卷和答题纸规定的位置上。 2. 答题时，请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求，在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答，在本试题卷上的作答一律无效。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题纸上。 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A.￡19.15. B.￡9.18. C.￡9.15. 答案是：C。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why does the man ask for help? A. He wants to cancel the Wi-Fi installation. B. He will be unavailable at home on Thursday. C. He needs to change the installation technician. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: I arranged for Wi-Fi to be installed at my home on Thursday. W: Yes, that’s correct. Everything is booked in, so don’t worry. M: Sorry, but a problem came up and I won’t be home. I definitely need it set up soon, though. How can you help me? 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman recommend? A. A new bookstore. B. Some delicious coffee. C. A coffee shop with pets. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: I’d love a relaxing weekend. Any ideas? W: I found a cat café downtown where you can have a cup of coffee and read books while playing with cats. M: Oh wow, that sounds perfect. I’ll definitely check it out. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What surprised the man about the second Joker movie? A. It had new characters. B. It was full of music. C. It was too long. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: I saw the second Joker movie last night. I had no idea it was a musical. The first one wasn’t. W: Yes! I liked the characters and story, but it was a bit long and I didn’t think it needed music. M: I agree. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What did the woman do last night? A. She made rice balls. B. She sang on the street. C. She joined a celebration. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: I heard music coming from your street last night. W: It was the festival! We lit lanterns, ate sweet rice balls, and watched the dragon dance. M: No wonder you were tired this morning. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why doesn’t the man’s alarm clock wake him up? A. The battery is dead. B. It’s not loud enough. C. He set it to the wrong time. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: My alarm clock never wakes me up. Looks like I need to change its battery. W: Is it set correctly? M: Oops, I set it to PM instead of AM! 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. Why is the man cautious about using Chat GPT for his thesis? A. He is worried about citation rules. B. He thinks it will increase thesis writing time. C. He doubts the accuracy of AI-generated information. 7. What is the main topic of the conversation? A. Using AI in academic writing. B. Ways to improve writing quality. C. The time required to write a thesis. 【答案】6. C 7. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Have you considered using Chat GPT for your degree thesis? I’ve heard it is not against the rules, as long as you cite it. M: Yes, I’ve considered it. It seems helpful since it can cut down on the hours spent searching for accurate sources. I’m cautious about fully trusting information generated by artificial intelligence without double-checking it though. W: I do see your point. Chat GPT might increase your efficiency, but you should definitely cross-check its results with other sources. M: Exactly. We need to balance speed with reliability. W: Plus, we need to make sure our thesis has a human touch. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What is the woman struggling with? A. Choosing between two living arrangements. B. Deciding whether to rent or buy a place. C. Balancing work and social life. 9. How much will the woman spend monthly if living with friends? A. About £420. B. About £560. C. About £750. 10. What does the man suggest the woman consider? A. The size of the living space. B. Her budget and personal happiness. C. The distance from work. 【答案】8. A 9. B 10. B 【解析】 【原文】W: I still don’t know what to do — renting with friends sounds fun, but moving in with my cousin feels more stable. M: Do you want more independence or comfort? W: That’s the problem. I want both, but in different ways. M: I understand! Being with friends could be more social and relaxed. What about costs? W: My cousin’s flat would be £750 a month. Sharing a house with three friends would be £420 each. M: Don’t forget you’ll have bills too. Let’s guess that bills will be about £140 each in the house share. How much is that altogether? W: Gosh, I can’t work it out! I think the flat is cheaper... But the house is in a nicer area. M: You just need to figure out where you’d feel happiest and what you can afford. W: I know. I don’t want to regret it either way. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. Where are the speakers probably? A. On a bus. B. At a bank counter. C. Near a subway station. 12. When does the conversation take place? A. In the morning. B. At midday. C In the afternoon. 13. Where will the man go next? A. To a cafe. B To a station. C. To a meeting. 【答案】11. C 12. A 13. B 【解析】 【原文】M: Excuse me, I think this might be yours. W: What is it? M: A bank card. I saw you get off the tube, and it was right under the seat you were sitting in. W: Oh, that’s definitely mine! I didn’t even realize it was missing. M: You were sitting by the window, right? I noticed the name as the train doors were closing, so I jumped off to catch you. W: I must have dropped it when I took my travel card out. M: You have to be more careful. W: Yeah. Honestly, thank you. I’ve been so busy this morning, rushing between meetings. I wouldn’t have noticed until lunchtime. M: No worries. I’ve lost things on a bus before. It was really a horrible feeling. W: You’ve saved me a lot of trouble. Let me treat you to a coffee? M: That’s kind, but I have to hurry for a connection. Just happy I caught you. W: Well, thank you. Really. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. Why did the woman leave school? A. She changed to another school. B. Her family moved. C. She got sick. 15. What does the woman think is a disadvantage of online learning? A. She can’t meet classmates often. B. Her grades drop gradually. C. It is too quiet. 16. What will the man do next? A. Arrange a meet-up. B. Hang out with his friends. C. Send information to the woman. 17. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Old classmates. C. Doctor and patient. 【答案】14. C 15. A 16. C 17. B 【解析】 【原文】M: Hi, Layla. Do you remember me? W: Hi. James. Of course I do! It’s great to see you. You haven’t changed much! M: It must be nearly five years since we last met. W: Yes. I left school in Year 10, remember? M: Yes. You had to be in hospital for quite a while, didn’t you? W: Yes. I was in hospital in Grimsby for one year. My parents thought the medical care there was better. Since then, I’ve been taking online classes. M: Is studying online better than being at school? W: In some ways, yes. I can work at my own pace. and it’s much quieter. My grades haven’t suffered! But I miss seeing people every day. M: That makes sense. I’m doing my A-levels now at the college in town. W: Oh, great. Do you still hang out with anyone from our old class? M: A few of them. You should come to our meet-up next month. W: I’d love to. Message me the details! M: Will do. It’s really nice to see you again. W: You too! 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 18. How did the speaker’s grandfather die? A. Due to a disease. B. During a charity event. C. Because of a plane crash. 19. Why did the speaker decide to skydive? A. To help some patients. B. To have fun with friends. C. To overcome a fear of heights. 20. What does the speaker think was the best aspect about the skydive? A. Falling from 2,000 meters. B. Hearing stories about Alzheimer’s. C. Raising a large amount of money. 【答案】18. A 19. A 20. B 【解析】 【原文】M: If you’d told me a year ago that I’d be jumping out of a plane, I’d have laughed. I hated heights. It’s not the kind of thing I enjoy doing with friends! But something changed after my grandad passed away from Alzheimer’s. I wanted to do something meaningful that could help others affected by the same disease. So, I signed up for a charity skydive. I’d never even done a bake sale before! We watched a safety video and we jumped from 4,000 meters. The free fall lasted for one minute, and we dropped at 200 kilometers per hour. I worked out that meant I fell roughly 3,300 meters before the parachute (降落伞) opened. It was peaceful. You’d expect panic, but instead I felt calm. Everything looked so small, and yet I felt part of something huge, The great part? We raised £8,452 — the highest amount anyone in our area has ever raised for Alzheimer’s. But even better than the total was hearing people talk about their experience with this illness. So many had been through the same as my grandad. I still don’t love heights, so I’ve not overcome that fear. But I’ve learned that sometimes, doing something scary opens doors — and hearts. 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 DIY Your Own Desserts Can you imagine how happy your beloved one will be when you give him/her your DIY desserts when you celebrate a birthday with him/her? Come and make your own desserts at The Desserts Kitchen. Give your beloved one a surprise! Recipes we are offering: cheesecake, cookies, pudding and a lot more! One-to-one Class (every Monday, Wednesday and Friday) This is a completely hands-on personal cooking experience lasting up to 4 hours, learning 4-5 recipes per lesson. The teacher will guide you through how to prepare and make the food. You’ll be able to take home copies of all the recipes and the dishes prepared by yourself. Fees: $300 per class per person Group Course (daily) There are three types of group course: beginners’ course, intermediate course and advanced course. All classes run daily and each course lasts 2 hours. You’ll be able to learn 2-3 recipes per lesson. A copy of recipes will be available for you to take home. The teacher will show how to cook different recipes in front of 8-10 people in a friendly and sociable atmosphere. There will be opportunities for students to get hands-on experience in some of the classes. At the end of the class, you can either eat the meal prepared during the class or take it home with you. Fees: $150 per class per person (beginners’ course); $250 per class per person (intermediate course); $350 per class per person (advanced course) For application, go to our website to get the application form. You can choose to apply for the class online, via email or hand in your completed form in person. 21. What is the purpose of the text? A. To sell DIY desserts. B. To introduce dessert recipes. C. To advertise classes for DIY desserts. D. To promote an app for making desserts. 22. How many recipes can a student learn in a beginners’ course? A. 2-3 recipes. B. 4-5 recipes. C. 6-7 recipes. D. 8-10 recipes. 23. What can all the students get from the class? A. An application form. B. Copies of recipes in each class. C. A certificate for completing the course. D. The dishes prepared by other group members. 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一个自制甜点课程的情况，包括收费和课程安排等。 【21题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Can you imagine how happy your beloved one will be when you give him/ her your DIY desserts when you celebrate a birthday with him/her? Come and make your own desserts at The Desserts Kitchen. Give your beloved one a surprise!(你能想象当你在为心爱的人庆祝生日时，亲手为他/她制作自制甜点的情景会让他/她多么开心吗？快来“甜品厨房”亲手制作甜品吧。给你的心爱之人一个惊喜吧！)”结合文章主要介绍了一个自制甜点课程的情况，包括收费和课程安排等。可知，这篇文章的目的是为自制甜点课程做宣传。故选C。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据Group Course (daily)部分“There are three types of group course: beginners’ course, intermediate course and advanced course. All classes run daily and each course lasts 2 hours. You’ll be able to learn 2-3 recipes per lesson.(这里有三种团体课程：初级课程、中级课程和高级课程。所有课程每天都有上课安排，每门课程持续2小时。每节课你将能够学习2到3个食谱)”可知，在初学者课程中，学生能学会2到3道菜的烹饪方法。故选A。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据Group Course (daily)部分“A copy of recipes will be available for you to take home.(课程结束后，你将获得一份菜谱带回家)”可知，学生们从这门课中能得到每节课的食谱复印件。故选B。 B Wang Sibo, the first person in Chinese light painting art, is good at creating light paintings in a Chinese style. Using light as ink and night as canvas (画布), he adds ancient cultural elements into modern art to create amazing works. For creators of light paintings, it does not require highly advanced painting skills. However, it is easier said than done. Wang Sibo once stated, “Light painting requires a strong sense of space and memory, as each stroke (笔画) of the brush is moving very fast and does not leave any mark. Therefore, one can only rely on their feelings and memories to paint in the air.” Since Wang Sibo began his journey in light painting, he has continuously improved his skills. He has a special fondness for Chinese dragons. To perfectly present the form and charm of dragons, Wang Sibo and his team devoted countless hours and efforts. After two years of hard work, they finally presented a surprising masterpiece. On a night in 2018, Wang Sibo and his team made history near Wangfujing Street, creating “Dragon Dance in China” — a 670-square-meter light painting that set the Guinness World Record for the “largest light painting pattern”. However, this was just the beginning. In 2021, they once again broke the world record for the largest light painting with “The Elegy of Light,” a 2021-square-meter masterpiece. Not stopping there, Wang Sibo made a new breakthrough in 2023 with “Awakening Lion,” completed by 328 people, earning the first-ever record for “the most people meanwhile creating a light painting.” In this way, Wang Sibo, with his Chinese-style light painting, has stood at the top of the world many times. For Wang Sibo light painting is not only an art form, but also a means of expressing his inner self and releasing his emotions. He will continue to use light as a tool to illuminate (照亮) the path of traditional culture and convey its value and significance to the audience. 24. What is unique about Wang Sibo’s light painting? A. He only paints during the daytime. B. He needs special brushes and paints. C. He uses digital technology to create art. D. He combines traditional Chinese culture with modern art. 25. What can be inferred from Wang Sibo’s words? A. Light painting is quite challenging. B. Canvases of light paintings are in the air. C. Light painting can only be done by masters of painting. D. Creators of light painting should have strong emotions. 26. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. The significance of Wang Sibo’s light paintings. B. The unique charm of Wang Sibo’s light paintings. C. Wang Sibo’s remarkable achievements in light painting. D. The efforts Wang Sibo has made to set the Guinness World Record. 27. In which column of a magazine is this text most likely to appear? A. Pioneer. B. Fashion. C. Culture. D. Lifestyle. 【答案】24. D 25. A 26. C 27. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。中国光绘艺术第一人王思博擅长中式光绘，凭空间感和记忆创作，其团队多次打破吉尼斯纪录，他以光绘传承传统文化。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Using light as ink and night as canvas (画布), he adds ancient cultural elements into modern art to create amazing works.(他以光为墨，以夜为画布，将古老的文化元素融入现代艺术之中，创作出令人惊叹的作品)”可知，王思博的光绘作品将中国传统文化与现代艺术相结合。故选D。 【25题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Wang Sibo once stated, “Light painting requires a strong sense of space and memory, as each stroke (笔画) of the brush is moving very fast and does not leave any mark. Therefore, one can only rely on their feelings and memories to paint in the air.”(王思博曾表示：“光绘需要很强的空间感和记忆力，因为画笔的每一笔移动都非常迅速，不会留下任何痕迹。因此，只能依靠自己的感觉和记忆在空中作画。”)”可知，光绘创作相当具有挑战性。故选A。 【26题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第四段“On a night in 2018, Wang Sibo and his team made history near Wangfujing Street, creating “Dragon Dance in China” — a 670-square-meter light painting that set the Guinness World Record for the “largest light painting pattern”. However, this was just the beginning. In 2021, they once again broke the world record for the largest light painting with “The Elegy of Light,” a 2021-square-meter masterpiece. Not stopping there, Wang Sibo made a new breakthrough in 2023 with “Awakening Lion,” completed by 328 people, earning the first-ever record for “the most people meanwhile creating a light painting.” In this way, Wang Sibo, with his Chinese-style light painting, has stood at the top of the world many times.(2018 年的一个夜晚，王思博和他的团队在王府井大街附近创造了历史，他们创作了“中国龙舞”——一幅 670 平方米的光影画作，该作品打破了“最大光影画图案”的吉尼斯世界纪录。然而这只是开始。2021 年，他们再次打破了最大光影画的纪录，创作了《光之哀歌》，这是一幅 2021 平方米的杰作。不仅如此，王思博在 2023 年又取得了新的突破，创作了《觉醒的狮子》，由 328 人共同完成，获得了“同时创作光影画的人数最多”的首个世界纪录。就这样，王思博凭借他的中式光影画，在世界舞台上多次登顶)”可知，第四段主要讲的是王思博在光绘方面取得的非凡成就。故选C。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Wang Sibo, the first person in Chinese light painting art, is good at creating light paintings in a Chinese style. Using light as ink and night as canvas (画布), he adds ancient cultural elements into modern art to create amazing works.(王思博是首位在中国开展光绘艺术创作的人，他擅长以中国风格创作光绘作品。他以光为墨、以夜为画布，将古代文化元素融入现代艺术之中，创作出令人惊叹的作品)”结合文章主要说明了中国光绘艺术第一人王思博擅长中式光绘，凭空间感和记忆创作，其团队多次打破吉尼斯纪录，他以光绘传承传统文化。可知，这篇文章最有可能出现在《先锋》的杂志上，故选A。 C People remember Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon. However, not many will claim to know the second person on the moon, Edwin“Buzz” Aldrin, who joined Armstrong a mere 19 minutes later. People usually remember what is new. For pioneers, the act of pioneering can bring fame, influence and transformative impact, but the disadvantages can be rejection, hatred, and exploitation (利用). The first-movers often have the advantage. Consider Steve Jobs, who took the world by storm with his invention of the handheld personal computer devices, iPad and iPhone. Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph pioneered video streaming, turning Netflix into a global giant with200 million subscribers. The stories of these pioneers abound with success and significance that the world will remember for a while. Being the first to try something is advantageous, and certainly holds water. Yet the pioneer’s path is loaded with challenges. People are creatures of habit: they are not easily persuaded to accept something novel. James Dyson faced countless rejections when inventing the bagless vacuum (吸尘器); even after success, other makers like Shark quickly offered cheaper and improved versions. The disadvantage is clear: pioneers bear the burden of overcoming initial obstacles, only for latecomers to profit easily. Similarly, those who are the first to challenge a societal or cultural standard may face strong disagreement and hatred from those who prefer status quo(现状). Malala Yousafzai was attacked for advocating girls’ education in Pakistan, and Mahatma Gandhi was imprisoned for leading India’s independence movement. While their courage is celebrated, such pioneers often face objection or violence. The status quo’s pull discourages many from taking the first step, even when the cause is just. The poet Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Do not go where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail (痕迹)”, To be sure, pioneering something can be fulfilling and rewarding but not many will have the courage to handle the odds that come with starting a new path. 28. The second person on the moon is unknown because of . A. his indifference to reputation. B. people’s preference for novelty. C. his contribution during the landing. D. people’s interest in moon landing. 29. Why does the author mention Steve Jobs, Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph? A. To show the importance of being courageous. B. To prove being the first can be advantageous. C. To introduce their world-famous inventions. D. To explain the process of their achievements. 30. What does the example of James Dyson imply? A. It is quite difficult to invent new products. B. Bagless vacuums are still very popular now. C. Makers are not easy to cooperate with at all. D. Pioneers may face rejections and competition. 31. What writing technique does the author mainly use? A. Comparison. B. Classification. C. Definition. D. Persuasion. 【答案】28. B 29. B 30. D 31. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。探讨了先驱者这一角色，一方面指出先行动者往往具有优势，能带来名利等；另一方面阐述了先驱者的道路充满挑战，如面临人们对新事物的抵制、后来者的竞争以及对社会文化标准挑战时遭遇的反对等。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“ However, not many will claim to know the second person on the moon, Edwin“Buzz” Aldrin, who joined Armstrong a mere 19 minutes later. People usually remember what is new.(然而，没有多少人会声称知道第二个登上月球的人，埃德温·“巴兹”·奥尔德林，他在19分钟后加入了阿姆斯特朗的行列。人们通常记住新的事物)” 可知，第二个登上月球的人不为人知是因为人们对新奇事物的偏好。故选B。 【29题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“ The first-movers often have the advantage. Consider Steve Jobs, who took the world by storm with his invention of the handheld personal computer devices, iPad and iPhone. Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph pioneered video streaming, turning Netflix into a global giant with 200 million subscribers.(先行者往往有优势。以史蒂夫•乔布斯为例，他发明了手持个人电脑设备iPad和iPhone，风靡全球。里德·黑斯廷斯和马克·伦道夫开创了视频流媒体，将网飞公司变成了拥有2亿用户的全球巨头。)” 可知，作者提到他们是为了证明做第一个（先行动）是有优势的。故选B。 【30题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段““Yet the pioneer’s path is loaded with challenges. People are creatures of habit: they are not easily persuaded to accept something novel. James Dyson faced countless rejections when inventing the bagless vacuum (吸尘器); even after success, other makers like Shark quickly offered cheaper and improved versions.(然而，先驱者的道路充满挑战。人们是习惯的产物：他们不容易被说服去接受新事物。詹姆斯・戴森在发明无袋吸尘器时面临无数次拒绝；即使成功后，像鲨客这样的其他制造商也迅速推出了更便宜且改进的版本)”可知，詹姆斯・戴森的例子暗示了先驱者可能面临拒绝和竞争。故选D。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“The first - movers often have the advantage. Consider Steve Jobs, who took the world by storm with his invention of the handheld personal computer devices, iPad and iPhone. Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph pioneered video streaming, turning Netflix into a global giant with 200 million subscribers.(先行动者往往具有优势。想想史蒂夫・乔布斯，他凭借手持个人电脑设备 iPad 和 iPhone 的发明震惊世界。里德・哈斯廷斯和马克・伦道夫开创了视频流媒体服务，使网飞拥有 2 亿订阅用户，成为全球巨头)”，此部分论述了先行动者的优势。接着在第三段又指出“Yet the pioneer’s path is loaded with challenges. People are creatures of habit: they are not easily persuaded to accept something novel. James Dyson faced countless rejections when inventing the bagless vacuum (吸尘器); even after success, other makers like Shark quickly offered cheaper and improved versions.(然而，先驱者的道路充满挑战。人们是习惯的产物：他们不容易被说服去接受新事物。詹姆斯・戴森在发明无袋吸尘器时面临无数次拒绝；即使成功后，像鲨客这样的其他制造商也迅速推出了更便宜且改进的版本)”，阐述了先驱者面临的挑战。通过这两部分内容的对比，来全面探讨先驱者这一角色。所以，文章主要运用了对比的写作手法，故选A。 D One trained California sea lion named Ronan can keep a beat better than some people, according to a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports. Ronan, a 15-year-old sea lion considered non-releasable after malnutrition, joined UC Santa Cruz’s Pinniped Lab in 2010. To put Ronan’s beat keeping to the test, the team designed an experiment to assess Ronan’s consistency and coordination (协调) in moving in time to the beat of a drum. They beat a drum at 112,120, and 128 beats per minute(bpm). They then presented these same sounds to 10undergraduate students between 18 and 23 years old and asked them to wave their hands in time to the drum beat. The team used video tracking software to monitor how precise the undergraduate’s timekeeping was. Overall, Ronan’s timekeeping was more accurate and less variable than the human test subjects. Ronan’s accuracy also increased with the tempo (节奏). At the tempo of 128 bpm, her average tempo was 129 bpm. The human subject’s average was only 116.2 bpm. After completing the test, Ronan was rewarded with a toy filled with fish and ice. Since this study only tested timekeeping with one trained sea lion and 10 humans, larger studies are needed to see if these results can be found. There is no shortage of great musicians among humans, who demonstrate high musical talent through their highly influential works. While humans may corner the market of writing songs, rhythm itself is more widespread across the animal kingdom. “Humans are animals. The more we look, the more we find that human capabilities exist in other species,” says Peter Cook, a study co-author. “To understand the human mind, how humans think and act, we need to examine the foundation of our behavior and cognition (认知). Studying other species provides a window into just that.” 32. Why did the researchers beat the drum with varied beats? A. To test Ronan’s tempo accuracy. B. To train Ronan to follow the beats. C. To measure Ronan’s speed of learning beats. D. To demonstrate drum skills to human subjects. 33. What can we learn about Ronan from the study results? A. Her performance improved with rewards. B. She followed the beat better. C. Her consistency declined without practice. D. She could adjust her average tempo. 34. What does the underlined phrase “corner the market” in the last paragraph probably mean? A. Need capabilities. B. Discover new ways. C. Establish dominance. D. Grasp marketing skills. 35. What can be the best title for the text? A. Sea Lion Ronan: A Beat-keeping Winner B. Sea Lion Ronan: A Window to Animal Behavior C. Sea Lion Ronan Succeeds in a Drum Competition D. Sea Lion Ronan Equals Humans in Sensing Beats 【答案】32. A 33. B 34. C 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了一只名叫Ronan的加州海狮展现出超越一些人类的节奏感。通过与大学生的节奏测试对比，揭示了动物也具备复杂的节奏协调能力。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“the team designed an experiment to assess Ronan’s consistency and coordination（协调）in moving in time to the beat of a drum. They beat a drum at 112,120, and 128 beats per minute (bpm).(该团队设计了一项实验，以评估罗南在随着鼓点节奏移动时的一致性和协调性。他们以每分钟112、120和128拍（bpm）的节奏击鼓。)”及下文的实验结果可知，研究人员变换节奏速度，是为了测试Ronan在不同节奏下保持节拍的准确性和协调性。故选A。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Ronan’s timekeeping was more accurate and less variable than the human test subjects. Ronan’s accuracy also increased with the tempo (节奏).(Ronan的计时比人类测试对象更准确，且变异性更小。Ronan的准确性也随着节奏的加快而提高。)”可知，Ronan的节拍感不仅优于参与实验的人类，而且随着节奏加快表现更稳定，这充分说明Ronan能更好地跟上节奏。故选B。 【34题详解】 词句猜测题。根据画线短语上文“There is no shortage of great musicians among humans, who demonstrate high musical talent through their highly influential works.(人类中从不缺乏伟大的音乐家，他们通过具有深远影响力的作品展现出极高的音乐天赋。)”可知，人类应是垄断了写歌市场，因此推测画线短语“corner the market”应表示人类在写歌方面具有“垄断/主导地位”。故选C。 【35题详解】 主旨大意题。文章通过研究海狮Ronan和人类被试者在节奏测试中的表现，说明海狮Ronan比参与实验的人类有更强的节奏协调能力。由此可知，选项A“海狮Ronan：一个保持节奏的赢家”最能概括文章的主旨，可作为文章的最佳标题。故选A。 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。 A Clean, Green Energy Future The world’s energy demand is rising annually as countries develop and populations grow. So far, this growth has mainly relied on the use of fossil fuels (coal, oil, gas). ____36____ Thankfully, many countries are making the important change from fossil fuels to clean, green and renewable sources of energy. Fossil fuels emit carbon dioxide, contributing to the greenhouse effect. They’re non-renewable, with limited supplies. Renewable energy, in contrast, can be naturally replaced and therefore be consumed without the risk of using them up. ____37____ Solar Solar panels convert sunlight to electricity. It’s the fastest-growing renewable source, as the cost of the technology is falling. Some countries have successfully adopted this technology. Germany has the highest solar capacity in the world but China is the largest market and producer of solar technology. Hydro-power ____38____ Countries such as Paraguay and Norway already produce all or most of their energy from hydro-power. Most of the renewable energy in China comes from hydro-power plants, such as the Three Gorges Dam, the world’s largest power station. Wind Wind turbines are turned by the wind to produce electricity. Wind farms are on land or off shore to take advantage of more frequent and powerful winds. China may meet electricity needs from wind by 2030. Wind farms in Gansu province have an endless wind supply. Biofuel This is material made from biological sources (such as corn or grain) or waste products that is used to produce energy. It’s used in generators for electricity, or in cars and other machines. Brazil has produced and used biofuel made from sugar cane for 40 years. China is the world’s third-largest producer of biofuel. So what are the pros and cons of renewable energy? ____39____ However, it can face issues like lack of power when wind or sun is absent, high setup costs for solar, and land use for biofuel. Can renewables really be the future of energy? Despite the modern world’s dependence on fossil fuels, renewable energy use is increasing. Given the problems of climate change, there is no doubt that they will continue to grow. As extracting fossil fuels is becoming more difficult and expensive, the cost of renewable energy is falling. New battery technology, for example, solves the problem of bringing electricity from distant sources to cities. ____40____ A. It’s clean, abundant, and low-maintenance. B. This is why governments invest in wind energy research. C. The power of water turns turbines (涡轮机) to generate electricity. D. However this reliance has led to pollution problems and climate change. E. For example, Iceland generates nearly 100% of its electricity from renewables. F. Here are the main types of renewable energy, with facts and examples from around the world. G. With our awareness of energy consumption and waste, a clean, green energy future is achievable. 【答案】36. D 37. F 38. C 39. A 40. G 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章围绕干净、绿色的可再生能源展开，介绍其类型、优缺点及发展前景。 【36题详解】 根据上文“The world’s energy demand is rising annually as countries develop and populations grow. So far, this growth has mainly relied on the use of fossil fuels (coal, oil, gas).(全球的能源需求每年都在增长，这是因为各国在不断发展，人口也在不断增长。到目前为止，这种增长主要依赖于化石燃料（煤炭、石油、天然气）的使用)”以及后文“Thankfully, many countries are making the important change from fossil fuels to clean, green and renewable sources of energy.(值得庆幸的是，许多国家正在逐步将能源来源从化石燃料转向清洁、绿色且可再生的能源)”可知，前文讲化石燃料的使用，此处需要指出其问题，引出下文转向清洁绿色能源的话题。故D选项“然而，这种依赖性导致了污染问题和气候变化”符合语境，故选D。 【37题详解】 根据上文“Fossil fuels emit carbon dioxide, contributing to the greenhouse effect. They’re non-renewable, with limited supplies. Renewable energy, in contrast, can be naturally replaced and therefore be consumed without the risk of using them up.(化石燃料会排放二氧化碳，从而加剧温室效应。它们属于不可再生资源，储量有限。相比之下，可再生能源能够自然更新，因此在使用时不存在耗尽的风险)”结合下文对几种可再生资源的介绍可知，本句承上启下。故F选项“以下是主要的可再生能源类型，其中包含了来自世界各地的事实和例子”符合语境，故选F。 【38题详解】 根据后文“Countries such as Paraguay and Norway already produce all or most of their energy from hydro-power. Most of the renewable energy in China comes from hydro-power plants, such as the Three Gorges Dam, the world’s largest power station.(像巴拉圭和挪威这样的国家已经全部或大部分依靠水力发电来获取能源。中国大部分的可再生能源都来自水电站，比如世界上最大的发电站——三峡大坝)”可知，本段主要说明了水力发电，故C选项“水的能量会驱动涡轮机来产生电能”符合语境，故选C。 【39题详解】 根据上文“So what are the pros and cons of renewable energy?(那么，可再生能源的优点和缺点分别是什么呢？)”以及后文“However, it can face issues like lack of power when wind or sun is absent, high setup costs for solar, and land use for biofuel.(然而，它可能会面临一些问题，比如在没有风或阳光的情况下会缺乏能源供应，太阳能的安装成本较高，以及生物燃料的生产需要占用大量土地)”可知，本句应说明可再生资源的优点，与后文“However”引导的缺点对比。故A选项“它干净、丰富且维护成本低”符合语境，故选A。 【40题详解】 根据上文“Can renewables really be the future of energy? Despite the modern world’s dependence on fossil fuels, renewable energy use is increasing. Given the problems of climate change, there is no doubt that they will continue to grow. As extracting fossil fuels is becoming more difficult and expensive, the cost of renewable energy is falling. New battery technology, for example, solves the problem of bringing electricity from distant sources to cities.(可再生能源真的能成为能源的未来吗？尽管现代世界依赖于化石燃料，但可再生能源的使用量却在不断增加。鉴于气候变化带来的问题，毫无疑问，其使用量将会持续增长。由于开采化石燃料变得越来越困难且成本越来越高，可再生能源的成本正在下降。例如，新的电池技术解决了将来自遥远地区的电力输送到城市的问题)”可知，本句为本段最后一句，回答该段首句提出的问题，即，“可再生能源定能成为未来的主要能源”。故G选项“由于我们对能源消耗和浪费有了更清晰的认识，一个清洁、绿色的能源未来是完全可以实现的”符合语境，故选G。 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 “When I first started learning calligraphy, I just copied the teacher’s strokes (笔画), and my work was ugly.” said Aryan from Afghanistan. He studied as a graduate student in Beijing, ___41___ in International Education of the Chinese language. During his six-year stay in China, he discovered the ___42___ of Chinese culture. He also realized that Chinese is steadily becoming a(n) ___43___ language, and more people around the world want to communicate smoothly with Chinese. To his surprise, the curriculum for foreign students in China ___44___ the classroom. The school organizes extracurricular ___45___ to help them learn and experience ___46___ and culture. After closer and deeper ___47___ with Chinese culture, Aryan found his hobby: calligraphy. “Initially, I didn’t know much Chinese and thought calligraphy would be difficult,” Aryan said. “Later on, I found out that calligraphy can help me ___48___ my Chinese language skills and my understanding of Chinese culture.” He used to ___49___ the idea that writing Chinese characters was all about writing them neatly. But he later found out that this view is ____50____ . Calligraphy helps him to understand both each stroke and Chinese people’s ____51____ towards life. The horizontal, vertical (垂直的) and left and right falling stokes on the paper ____52____ Chinese people’s unique symbols and memories. They are also the hidden ____53____ to better understanding Chinese culture. Not only did Aryan gain a deeper ____54____ of Chinese characters, but also developed a more mature personality along the way. Calligraphy gives him strength when he feels ____55____ and lost. 41. A. settling B. majoring C. resulting D. bringing 42. A. problem B. pattern C. resource D. richness 43. A. international B. official C. formal D. native 44. A. takes up B. goes beyond C. goes against D. takes up 45. A. conferences B. subjects C. activities D. competitions 46. A. life B. economy C. work D. pleasure 47. A. contact B. content C. competition D. combination 48. A. recognize B. adjust C. improve D. find 49. A. oppose B. break C. suspect D. hold 50. A. wrong B. positive C. contradictory D. objective 51. A. step B. direction C. attitude D. effort 52. A. supply B. represent C. recall D. sense 53. A. responses B. reactions C. admissions D. keys 54. A. form B. function C. ability D. knowledge 55. A. inspired B. determined C. stressed D. interrupted 【答案】41. B 42. D 43. A 44. B 45. C 46. A 47. A 48. C 49. D 50. A 51. C 52. B 53. D 54. D 55. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了阿富汗留学生Aryan在中国学习期间，发现中国文化的丰富，并通过学习书法提高了汉语技能和对中国文化的理解，同时培养了成熟个性。 【41题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他在北京攻读研究生，主修国际汉语教育。A. settling定居；B. majoring主修；C. resulting导致；D. bringing带来。根据上文“He studied as a graduate student in Beijing”以及下文“in International Education of the Chinese language”可知，此处表示Aryan主修国际汉语教育。故选B。 【42题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在中国逗留的六年里，他发现了中国文化的丰富性。A. problem问题；B. pattern模式；C. resource资源；D. richness丰富性。根据下文“The school organizes extracurricular ___5___ to help them learn and experience ___6___ and culture.”可知，学校组织课外活动帮助学生体验文化，所以此处表示他发现了中国文化的丰富性。故选D。 【43题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他还意识到，汉语正在稳步成为一门国际语言，世界上越来越多的人想要用汉语进行顺畅的交流。A. international国际的；B. official官方的；C. formal正式的；D. native本地的。根据下文“more people around the world want to communicate smoothly with Chinese”可知，此处表示汉语正在稳步成为一门国际语言。故选A。 【44题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：令他惊讶的是，中国留学生的课程超出了课堂范围。A. takes up占据；B. goes beyond超出；C. goes against违反；D. takes over接管。根据下文“The school organizes extracurricular ___5___ to help them learn and experience ___6___ and culture.”可知，学校组织课外活动，所以此处表示课程超出了课堂范围。故选B。 【45题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：学校组织课外活动，帮助他们学习和体验生活和文化。A. conferences会议；B. subjects科目；C. activities活动；D. competitions比赛。根据下文“to help them learn and experience ___6___ and culture”可知，此处表示组织课外活动，帮助学生们体验文化。故选C。 46题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. life生活；B. economy经济；C. work工作；D. pleasure快乐。根据下文“and culture”以及“Calligraphy helps him to understand both each stroke and Chinese people’s ___11___ towards life.”可知，此处表示学校组织课外活动，帮助学习和体验生活和文化。故选A。 【47题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在与中国文化有了更紧密、更深入的接触后，Aryan发现了自己的爱好：书法。A. contact接触；B. content内容；C. competition比赛；D. combination结合。根据下文“with Chinese culture”以及语境可知，此处表示与中国文化有了更紧密、更深入的接触。故选A。 【48题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：后来我发现，书法可以帮助我提高我的汉语技能和对中国文化的理解。A. recognize认出；B. adjust调整；C. improve提高；D. find找到。根据下文“my Chinese language skills”可知，此处表示书法帮助提高汉语技能。故选C。 【49题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他过去一直认为写汉字就是把字写整齐。A. oppose反对；B. break打破；C. suspect怀疑；D. hold持有，认为。根据下文“the idea that writing Chinese characters was all about writing them neatly”可知，此处表示他过去一直认为写汉字就是把字写整齐，hold the idea表示“持有这个观点”。故选D。 【50题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但后来他发现这个观点是错误的。A. wrong错误的；B. positive积极的；C. contradictory矛盾的；D. objective客观的。根据下文“Calligraphy helps him to understand both each stroke and Chinese people’s ___11___ towards life.”以及语境可知，他后来发现自己之前对于书法的观点是错误的。故选A。 【51题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：书法帮助他理解每一笔以及中国人对生活的态度。A. step步骤；B. direction方向；C. attitude态度；D. effort努力。根据下文“towards life”以及常识可知，书法可以帮助理解中国人对生活的态度。故选C。 【52题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：纸上横、竖、左右落笔的笔画代表着中国人独特的符号和记忆。A. supply供应；B. represent代表；C. recall回忆；D. sense感觉。根据下文“Chinese people’s unique symbols and memories”可知，此处表示笔画代表着中国人独特的符号和记忆。故选B。 【53题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：它们也是更好地理解中国文化的隐藏钥匙。A. responses回应；B. reactions反应；C. admissions承认；D. keys钥匙。根据上文“The horizontal, vertical (垂直的) and left and right falling stokes on the paper ___12___ Chinese people’s unique symbols and memories.”以及下文“to better understanding Chinese culture”可知，此处表示书法是理解中国文化的隐藏钥匙。故选D。 【54题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Aryan不仅对汉字有了更深入的了解，而且在这个过程中也培养了更成熟的个性。A. form形式；B. function功能；C. ability能力；D. knowledge了解。根据下文“of Chinese characters”以及语境可知，此处表示Aryan对汉字有了更深入的了解。故选D。 【55题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当他感到压力和迷失时，书法给了他力量。A. inspired受鼓舞的；B. determined有决心的；C. stressed有压力的；D. interrupted被打断的。根据下文“and lost”可知，此处表示当他感到压力和迷失时。故选C。 第二节 语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分：共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 Ru Kiln (汝窑) was one of the five famous kilns in the Song Dynasty. Even today, it is believed ____56____ (hold) a crucial position in Chinese porcelain (瓷器) culture. Located in Ruzhou, Henan Province, it dedicated its production mainly to the royal court during the late Northern Song Dynasty when the demand for high-quality porcelain among the noble was ____57____ its peak. During the firing process, small pointed pieces of metal, which are arranged to support the precisely ____58____ (craft) porcelain, leave tiny marks on the bottom and play an important role in fully glazing (上釉) the porcelain body. The glaze, ____59____ color and texture are unique to Ru porcelain, is its most remarkable feature. Additionally, the porcelain body features delicate “crab claw patterns” cracks, which are ____60____ unusual and eye-catching characteristic. What causes these cracks is ____61____ the expansion rates between the glaze and the porcelain body vary as the temperature changes during the cooling process and they ____62____ (become) an intensely attractive part of the porcelain’s charm for generations. In 2001, the Ru Kiln site, where numerous precious porcelain-making ____63____ (remain) were unearthed, became a National Key Cultural Relic Protection Unit. In 2011, its firing technique, passed down with great care, was added to the list of National Intangible Cultural Heritage, showing its great value in Chinese culture. These recognitions ____64____ (effective) demonstrate the Ru Kiln’s profound significance, with its existence _____65_____ (function) as a living testament to China’s extensive porcelain-making heritage. 【答案】56. to hold 57. at 58. crafted 59. whose 60. an 61. that 62. have become 63. remains 64. effectively 65. functioning 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了宋代五大名窑之一的汝窑。 【56题详解】 考查不定式。句意：即使在今天，它也被认为在中国瓷器文化中占有至关重要的地位。sb. is believed to do sth.是固定短语，意为“某人被认为做某事”，因此空格处是不定式to hold。故填to hold。 【57题详解】 考查介词。句意：它位于河南省汝州，在北宋晚期，贵族对高品质瓷器的需求达到顶峰，主要为皇室生产。at its peak意为“达到巅峰”，因此空格处用介词at，故填at。 【58题详解】 考查形容词。句意：在烧制过程中，用来支撑精确制作的瓷器的小尖金属片会在底部留下微小的痕迹，并在瓷体上釉方面发挥重要作用。空格处用形容词作定语，修饰名词porcelain，空格处意为“精心制作的”，用crafted，故填crafted。 【59题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：釉的颜色和质地是汝瓷所特有的，是其最显著的特点。空格处引导的是非限制性定语从句，The glaze和color and texture之间是所属关系，因此用表所属的关系代词whose引导定语从句，故填whose。 【60题详解】 考查冠词。句意：此外，瓷体上还有精致的“蟹爪纹”裂纹，这是一个不寻常的、引人注目的特征。characteristic是可数名词的单数形式，表泛指，前面要加不定冠词，unusual是元音音素开头，因此不定冠词用an，故填an。 【61题详解】 考查表语从句。句意：造成这些裂纹的原因是在冷却过程中，随着温度的变化，釉面和瓷体之间的膨胀率也会发生变化，它们已经成为一代又一代瓷器魅力中极具吸引力的一部分。空格处引导的是表语从句，从句中不缺成分，且句子意思完整，因此用that引导表语从句，故填that。 【62题详解】 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：造成这些裂纹的原因是在冷却过程中，随着温度的变化，釉面和瓷体之间的膨胀率也会发生变化，它们已经成为一代又一代瓷器魅力中极具吸引力的一部分。根据语境可知，句子表示“它们已经成为一代又一代瓷器魅力中极具吸引力的一部分”，句子用现在完成时，主语they是复数，因此空格处是have become。故填have become。 【63题详解】 考查名词的复数。句意：2001年，汝窑遗址成为全国重点文物保护单位，出土了大量珍贵的瓷器制作遗迹。根据“were”，空格处意为“遗址”，要用复数remains作主语。故填remains。 【64题详解】 考查副词。句意：这些认可有效地证明了汝窑的深远意义，它的存在是中国广泛的瓷器制作遗产的活证明。空格处用副词effectively修饰动词demonstrate，effectively意为“有效地”，故填effectively。 【65题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这些认可有效地证明了汝窑的深远意义，它的存在是中国广泛的瓷器制作遗产的活证明。此处是with复合结构，existence和function之间是主谓关系，因此用现在分词表主动，作宾语补足语，故填functioning。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 66. 如今，短视频社交平台风靡全球。某英语杂志以“Short-video Social Platforms: Good or Bad”为题向中学生征文。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1.简述短视频社交平台受欢迎的原因； 2.分析其带来的利与弊。 注意： 1.词数80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Short-Video Social Platforms: Good or Bad? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Short-Video Social Platforms: Good or Bad? Short-video social platforms have gained popularity due to their engaging, easy-to-watch content and the opportunity they provide for creativity. Users can share their talents and connect with a wide audience. However, these platforms have both advantages and disadvantages. On the positive side, they encourage creativity and social interaction. On the negative side, excessive use can lead to time wastage and mental health issues, especially among teenagers. Additionally, some content may be misleading or inappropriate. In conclusion, while short-video platforms offer benefits, they should be used wisely to avoid their negative impacts. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文写作中的投稿。要求考生以“Short-video Social Platforms: Good or Bad”为题写一篇短文向英语杂志投稿。 【详解】1.词汇积累 因为：due to→ as a result of/ owing to 导致：lead to→ result in 此外：additionally→ in addition 最后：in conclusion→ to conclude 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：On the negative side, excessive use can lead to time wastage and mental health issues, especially among teenagers. Additionally, some content may be misleading or inappropriate. 拓展句：On the negative side, excessive use can lead to time wastage and mental health issues, especially among teenagers, in addition to which, some content may be misleading or inappropriate. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Short-video social platforms have gained popularity due to their engaging, easy-to-watch content and the opportunity they provide for creativity.（运用了省略关系代词的定语从句） 【高分句型2】In conclusion, while short-video platforms offer benefits, they should be used wisely to avoid their negative impacts.（运用了while引导的让步状语从句） 第二节(满分25分) 67. 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。 This past summer, my mom came home with an armful of books and a very serious look on her face. She said it was time I started reading “real books”, and I immediately complained. I’d been through this talk before: the one where she told me that I’d “thank her later” for making me a reader, and that books would make me “smarter” and give me “imagination”. I already had my phone, and group chats with friends. What did I need books for? Still, when I saw the titles, I paused (停顿). These weren’t the classics she normally tried to push on me. These were books with bright covers, funny titles, and characters who looked like they could be real people. “Just give it a try,” Mom said, “You might even like them.” Hesitantly, I picked up Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper. But reading seemed like such a boring, task compared to the instant entertainment on my phone. I thought about my friends chatting in our group and the endless videos within easy reach. Books felt old-fashioned and slow, and demanded too much focus. Besides, what was the point of reading about made-up people when I had real friends and real stories all around me? With a sigh, I threw the book onto my desk, half-expecting it to sit there, untouched, all summer. Then, one night, there was a power failure. Unfortunately, my phone was dead, my laptop wasn’t charged, and there was nothing to do but lie there in bed, waiting for the power to come back on. When I looked around, I noticed the book Out of My Mind, siting there in the dark. With nothing better to do, I grabbed it, and opened the first page with a flashlight. I wasn’t expecting to read more than a paragraph. But after a few pages, I was actually curious. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式作答。 By the time I finished the first chapter, the power was back on. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The next day, I shared the book with my friends excitedly. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 By the time L finished the fist chapter, the power was back on. However, I was so fascinated that I kept reading late into the night, completely absorbed. I found myself racing through the pages, unable to put the book down. Before I knew it, I’d read the entire book. I lay there, staring at the ceiling, with the story staying with me and filling me with emotions I hadn’t anticipated. Suddenly, a question came to mind: What would my friends think of this story? Inspired by this thought, I decided to recommend it to them. The next day, I shared the honk with my fiends excitedly. As they dived into the story, I saw their faces lit up. Realizing the excitement that a book could offer, we started a book club to appreciate more stories together. As word of our club spread, a few new friends joined. Our little group grew big, united by a shared passion for reading. The simple act of sharing a book reminded us to establish profound connections with the written word. I was grateful to my mom for introducing me to this wonderful world of books. 【解析】 【导语】本文以作者的阅读经历为线索，讲述了妈妈为培养作者的阅读习惯而精心挑选书籍，起初 作者因沉迷手机对书籍兴趣索然，却在一次停电时偶然翻开书本，最终被故事吸引，并与朋友分享书籍、成立读书俱乐部的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句“当我读完第一章时，电来了。”可知，第一段可描写作者被书深深吸引，继续阅读，以及读完整本书后的感受，最后决定与朋友们分享这本书的想法。 ②由第二段首句“第二天，我兴奋地和朋友们分享了这本书。”可知，第二段可描写朋友们对书的反应，以及作者和朋友们因此成立读书俱乐部的过程和感受。 2.续写线索：作者被书吸引，一口气读完——作者决定与朋友们分享——朋友们对书产生兴趣——成立读书俱乐部——共同分享阅读乐趣——作者感激妈妈引入书的世界 3.词汇激活 行为类： ①想到：come to mind/cross one’s mind ②推荐：recommend/suggest ③面露喜色：light up/brighten up ④建立：establish/build/set up 情感类： ①入迷的：fascinated/absorbed ②感激的：grateful/thankful 【点睛】[高分句型 1] However, I was so fascinated that I kept reading late into the night, completely absorbed.（运用了so...that...引导的结果状语从句） [高分句型 2] Realizing the excitement that a book could offer, we started a book club to appreciate more stories together.（运用了现在分词短语作状语，以及that引导的定语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $听力考试正式开始。I arranged for wifi to be installed at my home on thursday. Yes, that's correct. 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Goss, I can't work IT out. I think the flat is cheaper, but the house is in a nicer area. You just need to figure out where you'd feel happier than what you can afford. I know I don't want to regret IT either way, I still don't know what to do. Printing with friends sounds fun, but moving in with my cousin feels more stable. Do you want more independence or comfort? That's the problem. I want both, but in different ways. I understand being with friends could be more social and relaxed. What about costs? My cousins's flat would be seven hundred and fifty pounds a month. Sharing a house with three friends would be four hundred and twenty pounds each. Don't forget, you'll have bills too. Let's guess that bills will be about one hundred forty pounds each in the house share. How much is that . altogether? Gosh, I can't work IT out. I think the flat is cheaper, but the house is in a nice the area. You just need to figure out where you'd feel happy and and what you can afford. I know I don't want to regret IT either way. Listen to the next question. Excuse me, I think this might be yours. What is IT a bank card? I saw you get off the tube and IT was right under the seat you were sitting in. Oh, that's definitely mine. I didn't even realize IT was missing. You were sitting by the window, right? I noticed the name as the train doors were closing, so I jumped off to catch you. I must have dropped IT when I took my travel card out. You have to be more careful. Yeah, honestly, thank you. I've been so busy this morning rushing between meetings, I wouldn't have noticed until lunchtime. No worries. I've lost things on a bus before. IT was really a horrible feeling. You've saved me a lot of trouble. Let me treat you to a coffee. That's kind, but I have to hurry for a connection. Just happy I caught you. Well, thank you really. Excuse me, I think this might be yours. What is IT a bank card? I saw you get off the tube and IT was right under the seat you were sitting in. Oh, that's definitely mine. I didn't even realize IT was missing. You were sitting by the window, right? I noticed the name as the train doors were closing, so I jumped off to catch you. I must have dropped IT when I took my travel card out. You have to be more careful. Yeah, honestly, thank you. I've been so busy this morning rushing between meetings, I wouldn't have noticed until lunchtime. No worries. I've lost things on a bus before. IT was really a horrible feeling. You've saved me a lot of trouble. Let me treat you to a coffee. That's kind, but I have to hurry for a connection. Just happy I caught you. Well, thank you really. Listen to the next question. Hi lily. do you remember me? Hi James, of course I do. It's great to see you. You haven't changed much. IT must be nearly five years since we last met. Yes, I left school in year ten. remember? Yes, you had to be in hospital for quite a wild, didn't you? Yes, I was in hospital in grimsby. E, for one year. My parents stopped a medical care. There was Better. Since then. I ve been taking online classes. Is studying online Better than being at school . in some ways? Yes, I can work at my own pace and it's much quieter. My grades haven't suffered, but I miss seeing people . every day that makes sense. I'm doing my a levels now at the college in town. Oh, great. Do you still hang out with anyone from our old class? A few of them. You should come to our meet up next month. ID love to message me. The details . will will do. It's really nice to see you again. You too. Hi lily, do you remember me? Hi James, of course I do. It's great to see you. You haven't changed much. IT must be nearly five years since we last met. Yes, I left school in year ten. remember? Yes, you had to be in hospital for quite a wild, didn't you? Yes, I was in hospital in grimsley for one year. My parents stopped a medical care. There was Better. Since then. I ve been taking online classes. Is studying online Better than being at school . in some ways? Yes, I can work at my own pace and it's much quieter. My grades haven't suffered, but I miss seeing people . every day that makes sense. I'm doing my a levels now at the college in town. Oh, great. Do you still hang out with anyone from our old class? A few of them. You should come to our meet up next month. ID love to message me. The details . will will do. It's really nice to see you again. You too. Listen to the next question. If you told me a year ago that i'd be jumping out of a plane, i'd have laugh. I hated heights. It's not the kind of thing I enjoy doing with friends. But something changed after my granddad passed away from alzheimer's. I wanted to do something meaningful that could help others affected by the same disease. So I signed up for a charity skydive. I'd never even done a big sale before. We watched the safety video, and we jumped from four thousand meters. The free fall lasted for one minute, and we dropped at two hundred kilometers for hour. I worked out that meant I fell roughly three thousand, three hundred meters before the parachute en IT was peaceful. You'd expect panic. But instead I felt calm. Everything looked so small. And yet I felt part of something huge, the great part. We raised eight thousand, four hundred fifty two pounds, the highest amount anyone in our area has ever raised for alzheimer's, but even Better than the total was hearing people talk about their experience with this illness. So many had been through the same as my granddad. I still don't love heights, so i've not overcome that fear, but i've learned that sometimes doing something scary opens doors and hearts. If you told me a year ago that i'd be jumping out of a plane, i'd have laughed. I hated heights. It's not the kind of thing I enjoy doing with friends. But something changed after my granddad passed away from alzheimer's. I wanted to do something meaningful that could help others affected by the same disease. So I signed up for a charity skydive. I'd never even done a big sale before. We watched the safety video, and we jumped from four thousand meters. The freak fall lasted for one minute, and we dropped at two hundred kilometers for hour. I worked out that meant I fell roughly three thousand, three hundred meters before the parachute opened. IT was peaceful. You'd expect panic. But instead I felt calm. Everything looked so small. And yet I felt part of something huge, the great part. We raised eight thousand, four hundred fifty two pounds, the highest amount anyone in our area has ever raised for alzheimer's, but even Better than the total was hearing people talk about their experience with this illness. So many had been through the same as my granddad. I still don't love heights, so i've not overcome that fear, but i've learned that sometimes doing something scary opens doors and hearts. 听力部分到此结束。