精品解析：辽宁省沈阳市五校联考2024-2025学年高一下学期期末英语试题

2024-2025学年度（下）沈阳市五校协作体期末考试 高一年级英语试卷 时间：120分钟 分数：150分 试卷说明：试卷共两部分：第一部分：选择题型 （1—55题95分） 第二部分：非选择题型 （56－作文55分） 第I卷（选择题 共95分） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What does the man need help with? A. Changing the service time. B. Repairing his poor Internet. C. Canceling his Wi-Fi service. 2. What does the woman recommend? A. A new bookstore. B. Some delicious coffee. C. A coffee shop with pets. 3. 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. What did the woman do last night? A. She made rice balls. B. She sang on the street. C. She joined a celebration. 5. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What does the man think of Chat GPT? A. It is a time-saver. B. It can convey human expressions C. It provides reliable information for theses. 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. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. How is the woman feeling now? A. Regretful. B. Hesitant C. Happy. 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 do? A. Talk to her cousin. B. Live independently. C. Balance cost and enjoyment. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 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. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 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 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 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 2000 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 Write On is the longest-running literary journal of writing for kids in New Zealand. We celebrate the best of children’s writing and provide an opportunity for publication. The magazine is published twice yearly in Winter and Summer. New Competition for Issue 55: What Year Is It? We’ve had enough of 2024 already! So your challenge is to write a story of up to 400 words set in ANY OTHER YEAR. That could be 2023, 5 BC, or 3020! The trick will land us right in the middle of the most important part of the story! Thanks to Scorpio Books’ generosity, the prizes for the competition are as follows: YEARS4-6: Two winners will receive a $20 Scorpio Books voucher (代金券). YEARS 7-8: Two winners will receive a $30 Scorpio Books voucher. YEARS 9-10: Two winners will receive a $50 Scorpio Books voucher. Competition Submission Guidelines, Terms and Conditions All submissions must be made via this online form. Please format your work in size 12, Times New Roman, black. Only. doc or. pdf files are accepted. Please rule out pictures-let your wonderful writing create the pictures. All entries will be judged blind, so please don’t write down your name or school on your entry. The entry fee is $5 per entry or $25 for six entries from a school. Winning entries will come out in Issue 55, about one and a half months after the closing date of October 23. 1. What do we know about the competition? A. It is targeted at teenagers. B. It is supported by Scorpio Books. C. It is held every two years. D. It is free for all the participants. 2 What is the requirement for the competitors? A. Sending their works only as PDFs. B. Submitting their works by mail. C. Attaching no pictures to their works. D. Including their names on their works 3. What benefit can the winners get from the competition? A. Receiving free copies of the magazine B. Being awarded at least $20 in cash. C. Having a chance to tour New Zealand. D. Getting their works published in December. B From the concert halls of Europe to the tech industries of the United States, C. J. Santos has created a story across the globe. Born in Brazil, Santos moved to Switzerland at the age of 18, and earned degrees in both music performance and business administration there in the university. During his next 10 years of “intense” career as a professional musician, he spent most of his time on the road. “I had the honor to perform in the top concert halls in Europe,” Santos said. “It really wore me out to be constantly traveling and performing, but it allowed me to see the world and understand it in its full diversity. This was a unique experience, and I carry its benefits with me to this day.” Through these experiences, Santos was able to become fluent in six languages. With these skills under his belt, Santos worked with his wife, who is also fluent in four languages, to develop a small translation business. “Running it with no previous business experience was a challenging but exciting learning-by-doing experience,” Santos said. “In addition, the translation industry experienced a massive digital transformation in the last decade.” This brought Santos to an MBA/M. S. program in business analytics and information management, where he got rich experience, knowledge and perspectives in different industries. The program provided him with something he clearly enjoys in life: variety. “It helped me take the most advantage of the translation industry’s digital transformation. What I gained from the program is more than what I managed in the 15 years in Europe,” he added. As Santos continues to grow his business, he’s also working as an advisor. “The world’s digital transformation has advanced at high speed,” he said. “To me, it’s very exciting to be a valuable resource to those who need help to jump onboard the digital express (数字快车).” 4. What did Santos think of his career as a musician? A. innovative but stressful. B. Unique and enjoyable. C. Tiring but rewarding. D. Demanding and fruitless. 5. What drove Santos to take up the MBA/M. S. program? A. His strong desire for a Master’s Degree. B. The challenge from starting a new business. C. His lack of education background in business. D. The demand for a learning-by-doing experience. 6. What is paragraph 5 mainly about? A. The great variety Santos enjoys in life. B. The application of digital transformation. C. The benefits Santos got from the program. D. Santos’s viewpoint on translation industry. 7 In which aspect does Santos probably offer help as an advisor? A. Digital solutions. B. Business analysis. C. Translation skills. D. Resources management. C When photojournalist Jasper Doest arrived in the Transylvanian Alps to document the coexistence of humans and wildlife, he found a story by the roadside — a group of bears begging for food. This close encounter led to incredible photographs. But it also emphasizes the hurdles that conservationists in Romania and elsewhere face in their efforts to restore and protect wild places. Tourists attracted by the region’s brown bears often give in to the temptation (诱惑) to feed them. This can have disastrous effects. Although bears are usually shy around people, it takes just a few meals for them to develop a taste for human food—and, after that, they don’t stay wild long. Instead, they can become dependent on humans for food, fueling more conflicts between bears and humans and putting bears in danger when they get too close. This region has seen a rise in bear-human conflicts. In 2023, there were 95 bear incidents, and a hiker suffered a fatal bear attack. This caused officials to raise the annual bear kill quota (限额). Doest also documented an attacked mother bear whose leg had been lost, forced to beg for food along the road. Bears fed by humans become “problem bears”, fueling local opposition to rewilding projects, as more forests mean more bears. While driving on a mountain pass, Doest and his assistant realized the bears were waiting for human handouts. They had completely changed their behavior. Doest saw other examples of how tourists’ handouts had changed the ecosystem. As he watched people feeding bears snacks like doughnuts, he realized the story of conservation in the region was as much about people as wildlife. “It isn’t just about rewilding—it’s about the opportunities and struggles rewilding brings us,” he says. “It’s about how to accept nature in our lives, and how we could benefit if we do it the right way.” So don’t feed the bears. You could save an animal’s life, and a community’s commitment to wildlife conservation. 8. What does the underlined word “hurdles” in paragraph 1 mean? A. solutions. B. dangers. C. responsibilities. D. challenges. 9. What is the main reason for the increase in bear-human conflicts in the region? A. The expansion of human settlements. B. The bears’ dependence on human food. C. The decrease in natural food sources for bears. D. The government’s lack of wildlife protection policy. 10. Why do some locals oppose rewilding projects? A. They believe that rewilding will attract irresponsible tourists. B. They think that rewilding is not effective in protecting wildlife. C. They fear that rewilding will destroy their traditional way of life. D. They worry that rewilding will cause more bear-human conflicts. 11. What is the author’s attitude towards feeding bears? A. Negative. B. Positive. C. Indifferent. D. Doubtful. D Traditionally, older people struggle with new tech, but this doesn’t have to be the case. With proper design, even the most hesitant user can unlock its significant benefits. A primary barrier is a lack of understanding of technology and its advantages, coupled with difficulty many seniors face in using devices like smart phones or computers. This often causes them to hesitate to adopt new technology. This is a mistake. Older people themselves must decide whether they want to embrace new technology or miss out on its advantages. Indeed, technology-particularly through platforms like social media-offers seniors invaluable opportunities: connecting with new friends, staying in touch with old ones and acquiring new skills. When seniors do adopt technology, the reasons are typically twofold: they’re forced to do so and they want to make their lives easier. Understanding these motivations is crucial for anyone aiming to encourage tech adoption among older adults. Despite the increasing necessity of technology in modern life, some seniors resist, arguing, “I managed before without technology. Why do I need it now?” Furthermore, frustration is common. “It’s not working.” is a complaint co-author Lucia heard many times from her late father, especially when it came to his cell phone, and he used technology well for the most part. Specific issues, such as struggling with tiny keypads or reading small text message fonts (字体), were constant sources of difficulty. Addressing these issues requires better technology design tailored to seniors. Older users prefer simple, clear web pages with easy navigation. A previous study showed that many seniors like a website to be user-friendly with a simple interface (界面). As the study emphasized, “A simpler and more uniformly designed Internet would help to break down the psychological barriers faced by older users.” Although the study was conducted years ago, the problem with web design for senior users remains unresolved today, highlighting the ongoing need for age-friendly technological solutions. 12. Why do older people hesitate to embrace new techs? A. They have limited access to digital devices. B. They find hi-tech products challenging to operate C. They have a negative attitude towards all new technology. D. They lack the basic knowledge to maintain digital devices. 13. What can we learn from the example of Lucia’s father? A. Seniors usually struggle to read text messages clearly. B. Seniors refuse to use the small keypad on their phone C. Seniors often feel frustrated when using new technologies. D. Seniors always encounter hardware failures of smart phones. 14. What might be discussed in the next paragraph? A. Psychological barriers of seniors to adopt new technology. B. User-friendly solutions for fixing various computer problems. C. Further studies related to seniors’ dissatisfaction with hi-techs. D. Effective strategies for web designers to simplify website interfaces. 15. What is the best title of the passage? A. Unlocking Benefits: Why Seniors Need Technology? B. Breaking Barriers: Seniors Struggle with Tech Adoption. C. Embracing smart phones: A Reasonable choice for seniors D. Bridging the Tech gap: Designing Senior-friendly Technology 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。 I’m a hiker — “born to hike”. It does my heart and soul good to take a pack and head out on a trail, especially when I’m alone and can let my mind wander where it will. The experience of hiking is unique, research suggests, conveying benefits beyond what you receive from typical exercise. ____16____ Hiking keeps your mind sharper than many other forms of exercise. As a professional writer, although I’m busy with my work, I often spare some time to hike. ____17____ ____18____ Exercise in general can be a good way to decrease stress. But what sets hiking apart from other forms of exercise is that it’s done outdoors in a natural setting. It can happen almost anywhere and give you the happiness that you can take from nature. Hiking can increase our creativity. I’m sure I’m not alone in finding that walks in nature let my mind wander freely in creative directions. ____19____ Sometimes, ideas relevant to music come up from unconscious places when I’m not deliberately thinking. Hiking helps strengthen a positive relationship with the natural world. Besides being good for us, hiking may also help the world around us. After all, if we stick to walking and covering longer distances, we could use cars less and reduce our carbon footprint. ____20____ For example, it increases our connection to nature. As one study suggests, when we have a personal connection to nature, we are more likely to want to protect it. That means experiences in nature-like hiking-can be mutually beneficial, helping people and the earth. So, grab a water bottle, a backpack... and head out on the trail. You won’t be sorry you did. A. Hiking helps to keep you calm and happy. B. Beyond that, hiking benefits our planet indirectly. C. Here is what science is saying about the benefits of hiking. D. It not just makes me feel good, but also keeps my brain in top shape. E. Personally, it’s easy to hit upon some creative ideas while at home alone. F. As a matter of fact, I have written many of my songs while hiking on a trail. G. This all goes to show that hiking may be one of the best ways to move your body. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 In just a few weeks, the University of Northern Colorado will be filled with students eager to take on the new school year. Yet for now, Candelaria Hall is ____21____, and Terri Ball, an administrative assistant in the School of Communication, is waiting for the cheerful ____22____ of the first week of the new term. Ball has been working for the university for nearly a decade, and has ____23____ every moment of her role. The main section of Ball’s job is to ____24____ with the lively students in her department, guiding them toward the right ____25____ for their unique college journey. Her ____26____ mindset not only puts students at ease but also inspires them to approach challenges with optimism. For Ball, being ____27____ is the core of who she is, without which she feels she would be ____28____, and she works hard to share this belief with her students. Ball’s devotion ____29____ students continuous encouragement and assistance. She recalled a shy young man who ____30____ under her guidance — from struggling with basic shading to mastering polished portraits. In his senior year, the invitation from a national gallery offered him a chance to showcase his works and his confidence Ball helped ____31____. Likewise, Ball develops a warm feeling in her heart, as she witnesses each student’s victory — a scholarship ____32____, a voice found in debate club, even a nervous application ____33____ a promising career path. These moments become evidence of her consistent ____34____. Ball smiles, certain that the seeds she sows in young minds will ____35____ push through the ground. 21. A. bright B. silent C. crowded D. locked 22 A. chaos B. means C. disaster D. attitude 23. A. resolved B. tolerated C. assessed D. enjoyed 24. A. wrestle B. connect C. live D. pair 25. A. balance B. routine C. track D. major 26. A. refreshing B. uplifting C. flexible D. practical 27. A. ambitious B. confident C. insightful D. positive 28. A. fascinated B. ashamed C. impressed D. lost 29. A. feeds B. earns C. saves D. awards 30. A. bounced B. rocketed C. celebrated D. stretched 31. A. shift B. admire C. evaluate D. build 32. A. secured B. established C. gathered D. discovered 33. A. bringing in B. arising from C. leading to D. giving away 34. A. memory B. wisdom C. commitment D. possession 35. A. hardly B. definitely C. likely D. immediately 第Ⅱ卷（非选择题 共55分） 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Taklimakan Desert, infamous as the “Sea of Death”, has now been fully encircled by the longest sand-blocking green ecological barrier, ____36____ length reaches an impressive 3,046 kilometers, ____37____ (mark) the completion of over 40 years of efforts to contain the desert expansion within a safety zone. Covering 337,600 square kilometers, the Taklimakan is China’s largest drifting desert, which poses an ____38____ (increasing) alarming threat to surrounding oases (绿洲) and serves as a significant source of dust storms and an upwind area for the country. In an effort to battle desertification and relieve the unfavorable effects of shifting sands and dust storms ____39____ nearby residents, the “Green Great Wall” has gradually emerged. So far, alongside the green belt, efforts ____40____ (make) to promote the development of sand-related industries, such as ceramics and pottery. The green belt not only acts as ____41____ ecological barrier but also stabilizes agriculture, boosts Xinjiang’s economic development, and highlights China’s technological and organizational strength in ecological governance. It is a shining example of ____42____ can be achieved through technological innovation and organizational capabilities. With a target ____43____ (restore) 2.34 million hectares of degraded land by 2030, this ongoing initiative will safeguard the environment and promote regional ____44____ (sustain) development. With the successful completion of the green barrier, this region, once ____45____ (trouble) by serious sandstorms, is set to see renewed vitality and dynamic ecosystems. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假设你是某中学科技社团成员李华，你校英文网站正在开展“AI in Our Lives”主题征文活动，邀请学生分享对人工智能的看法。请写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1.人工智能在你学习或生活中的一项具体应用； 2.你认为人工智能可能带来的风险或问题； 3.你对人类与人工智能共处的建议。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Living with AI ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Jenny’s life centered around two things: her mother’s broom sweeping the streets and the books she loved to read. Her father had been sick for long, reducing the family to poverty. Her mother, Annika worked dawn till dusk as a street cleaner while Jenny balanced schoolwork and caregiving. Their apartment, though modest, held a shelf where stories like Broomstar’s Journey offered escape — a reminder that even gloomy days could hold magic. When Annika’s arthritis (关节炎) worsened, Jenny joined her after school. Sweeping alongside her mother, the girl would recite lines from her favorite books, turning dull chores into adventures. “Words make the work lighter,” she told her mother, who smiled as she noted how Jenny’s eyes lit up with every story. One winter day, a neighbor snapped a photo of them — Jenny holding a broom in one hand and a dog-eared (书页折角的) book in the other — and shared it online with the caption: “Two hands, one broom, and a world of words.” The post went viral. Soon donations poured in for her father’s treatment, and a local charity helped Annika open a small book café called Story Haven. It became a cozy place where kids could enjoy donated books, warm cocoa, and Jenny’s weekly storytime. As her father’s health improved, Jenny began writing her own stories — tales of talking brooms and girls who turned struggles into victories. Then, on a spring morning, a silver car parked outside the café. Lindsey Hart, the famous children’s author whose books had inspired Jenny for years, stepped inside, a warm smile on her face. “I heard about a young storyteller here,” she said, approaching Jenny, who stood frozen in awe. Lindsey presented a signed copy of Whispers of the Broom and shared her own story of writing on napkins while working in her family’s bakery. “Your courage to dream while sweeping floors is what the magic writers chase,” she said, placing a hand on Jenny’s shoulder and leaving her telephone number, “Never let anything dim your light. Expecting your works in Children’s Tales Monthly.” 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右; 2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 As the writer’s car disappeared into the distance, Jenny held the book tightly. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Months later, Jenny called Lindsey excitedly, “I have good news to share with you.” ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2024-2025学年度（下）沈阳市五校协作体期末考试 高一年级英语试卷 时间：120分钟 分数：150分 试卷说明：试卷共两部分：第一部分：选择题型 （1—55题95分） 第二部分：非选择题型 （56－作文55分） 第I卷（选择题 共95分） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What does the man need help with? A. Changing the service time. B. Repairing his poor Internet. C. Canceling his Wi-Fi service. 2. What does the woman recommend? A. A new bookstore. B. Some delicious coffee. C. A coffee shop with pets. 3. 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. What did the woman do last night? A. She made rice balls. B. She sang on the street. C. She joined a celebration. 5. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What does the man think of Chat GPT? A. It is a time-saver. B. It can convey human expressions C. It provides reliable information for theses. 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. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. How is the woman feeling now? A. Regretful. B. Hesitant C. Happy. 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 do? A. Talk to her cousin. B. Live independently. C. Balance cost and enjoyment. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 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. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 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 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 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 Write On is the longest-running literary journal of writing for kids in New Zealand. We celebrate the best of children’s writing and provide an opportunity for publication. The magazine is published twice yearly in Winter and Summer. New Competition for Issue 55: What Year Is It? We’ve had enough of 2024 already! So your challenge is to write a story of up to 400 words set in ANY OTHER YEAR. That could be 2023, 5 BC, or 3020! The trick will land us right in the middle of the most important part of the story! Thanks to Scorpio Books’ generosity, the prizes for the competition are as follows: YEARS4-6: Two winners will receive a $20 Scorpio Books voucher (代金券). YEARS 7-8: Two winners will receive a $30 Scorpio Books voucher. YEARS 9-10: Two winners will receive a $50 Scorpio Books voucher. Competition Submission Guidelines, Terms and Conditions All submissions must be made via this online form. Please format your work in size 12, Times New Roman, black. Only. doc or. pdf files are accepted. Please rule out pictures-let your wonderful writing create the pictures. All entries will be judged blind, so please don’t write down your name or school on your entry. The entry fee is $5 per entry or $25 for six entries from a school. Winning entries will come out in Issue 55, about one and a half months after the closing date of October 23. 1. What do we know about the competition? A. It is targeted at teenagers. B. It is supported by Scorpio Books. C. It is held every two years. D. It is free for all the participants. 2. What is the requirement for the competitors? A. Sending their works only as PDFs. B. Submitting their works by mail. C. Attaching no pictures to their works. D. Including their names on their works 3. What benefit can the winners get from the competition? A. Receiving free copies of the magazine B. Being awarded at least $20 in cash. C. Having a chance to tour New Zealand. D. Getting their works published in December. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。介绍新西兰儿童文学杂志Write On 及其最新征文比赛的相关事宜。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Thanks to Scorpio Books’ generosity, the prizes for the competition are as follows.(多亏了天蝎座书店的慷慨，比赛的奖品如下。)”可知，该比赛得到了天蝎座书店的支持。故选B项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Competition Submission Guidelines, Terms and Conditions中的“Please rule out pictures-let your wonderful writing create the pictures.(请排除图片——让你精彩的文字来创造画面。)”可知，参赛者的作品不能附带图片。故选C项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Winning entries will come out in Issue 55, about one and a half months after the closing date of October 23.(获奖作品将在10月23日截止日期后约一个半月发表在第55期上。)”可知，10月23日后一个半月大约是12月，因此获奖者的作品有机会在12月发表。故选D项。 B From the concert halls of Europe to the tech industries of the United States, C. J. Santos has created a story across the globe. Born in Brazil, Santos moved to Switzerland at the age of 18, and earned degrees in both music performance and business administration there in the university. During his next 10 years of “intense” career as a professional musician, he spent most of his time on the road. “I had the honor to perform in the top concert halls in Europe,” Santos said. “It really wore me out to be constantly traveling and performing, but it allowed me to see the world and understand it in its full diversity. This was a unique experience, and I carry its benefits with me to this day.” Through these experiences, Santos was able to become fluent in six languages. With these skills under his belt, Santos worked with his wife, who is also fluent in four languages, to develop a small translation business. “Running it with no previous business experience was a challenging but exciting learning-by-doing experience,” Santos said. “In addition, the translation industry experienced a massive digital transformation in the last decade.” This brought Santos to an MBA/M. S. program in business analytics and information management, where he got rich experience, knowledge and perspectives in different industries. The program provided him with something he clearly enjoys in life: variety. “It helped me take the most advantage of the translation industry’s digital transformation. What I gained from the program is more than what I managed in the 15 years in Europe,” he added. As Santos continues to grow his business, he’s also working as an advisor. “The world’s digital transformation has advanced at high speed,” he said. “To me, it’s very exciting to be a valuable resource to those who need help to jump onboard the digital express (数字快车).” 4. What did Santos think of his career as a musician? A. innovative but stressful. B. Unique and enjoyable. C. Tiring but rewarding. D. Demanding and fruitless. 5. What drove Santos to take up the MBA/M. S. program? A. His strong desire for a Master’s Degree. B. The challenge from starting a new business. C. His lack of education background in business. D. The demand for a learning-by-doing experience. 6. What is paragraph 5 mainly about? A. The great variety Santos enjoys in life. B. The application of digital transformation. C. The benefits Santos got from the program. D. Santos’s viewpoint on translation industry. 7. In which aspect does Santos probably offer help as an advisor? A. Digital solutions. B. Business analysis. C. Translation skills. D. Resources management. 【答案】4. C 5. B 6. C 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述C.J. Santos从音乐家到创业者的经历及在不同领域的发展与收获。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“It really wore me out to be constantly traveling and performing, but it allowed me to see the world and understand it in its full diversity. This was a unique experience, and I carry its benefits with me to this day.(不断地旅行和表演真的让我筋疲力尽，但它让我看到了这个世界，并充分理解了它的多样性。这是一次独特的经历，它带来的益处我至今都受用。)”可知，Santos认为他的音乐家生涯虽然劳累但有回报。故选C项。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的““Running it with no previous business experience was a challenging but exciting learning-by-doing experience,” Santos said. (“没有任何先前的商业经验就来经营它，这是一段充满挑战但令人兴奋的边做边学的经历，” Santos说)”以及第五段中的“This brought Santos to an MBA/M. S. program in business analytics and information management, where he got rich experience, knowledge and perspectives in different industries.(这促使Santos攻读了MBA/M.S.与信息管理硕士项目，在那里他积累了丰富的经验、知识，以及对不同行业的见解。)”可知，创业带来的挑战促使Santos参加MBA/M.S.项目。故选B项。 【6题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第五段中的“The program provided him with something he clearly enjoys in life: variety. “It helped me take the most advantage of the translation industry’s digital transformation. What I gained from the program is more than what I managed in the 15 years in Europe,” he added.(这个项目为他提供了生活中他显然很享受的东西：多样性。“它帮助我充分利用了翻译行业的数字化转型。我从这个项目中获得的比我在欧洲15年里获得的还要多，”他补充道。)”可知，第五段主要讲述Santos从该项目中获得的益处。故选C项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“As Santos continues to grow his business, he’s also working as an advisor. “The world’s digital transformation has advanced at high speed,” he said. “To me, it’s very exciting to be a valuable resource to those who need help to jump onboard the digital express (数字快车).”(随着Santos的业务不断发展，他同时也担任着顾问一职。“全球的数字化转型正高速推进，”他说，“对我而言，能为那些需要帮助以搭上数字快车的人提供有用的资源，这非常令人振奋。”)”可知，Santos作为顾问可能在数字解决方案方面提供帮助。故选A项。 C When photojournalist Jasper Doest arrived in the Transylvanian Alps to document the coexistence of humans and wildlife, he found a story by the roadside — a group of bears begging for food. This close encounter led to incredible photographs. But it also emphasizes the hurdles that conservationists in Romania and elsewhere face in their efforts to restore and protect wild places. Tourists attracted by the region’s brown bears often give in to the temptation (诱惑) to feed them. This can have disastrous effects. Although bears are usually shy around people, it takes just a few meals for them to develop a taste for human food—and, after that, they don’t stay wild long. Instead, they can become dependent on humans for food, fueling more conflicts between bears and humans and putting bears in danger when they get too close. This region has seen a rise in bear-human conflicts. In 2023, there were 95 bear incidents, and a hiker suffered a fatal bear attack. This caused officials to raise the annual bear kill quota (限额). Doest also documented an attacked mother bear whose leg had been lost, forced to beg for food along the road. Bears fed by humans become “problem bears”, fueling local opposition to rewilding projects, as more forests mean more bears. While driving on a mountain pass, Doest and his assistant realized the bears were waiting for human handouts. They had completely changed their behavior. Doest saw other examples of how tourists’ handouts had changed the ecosystem. As he watched people feeding bears snacks like doughnuts, he realized the story of conservation in the region was as much about people as wildlife. “It isn’t just about rewilding—it’s about the opportunities and struggles rewilding brings us,” he says. “It’s about how to accept nature in our lives, and how we could benefit if we do it the right way.” So don’t feed the bears. You could save an animal’s life, and a community’s commitment to wildlife conservation. 8. What does the underlined word “hurdles” in paragraph 1 mean? A. solutions. B. dangers. C. responsibilities. D. challenges. 9. What is the main reason for the increase in bear-human conflicts in the region? A. The expansion of human settlements. B. The bears’ dependence on human food. C. The decrease in natural food sources for bears. D The government’s lack of wildlife protection policy. 10. Why do some locals oppose rewilding projects? A. They believe that rewilding will attract irresponsible tourists. B. They think that rewilding is not effective in protecting wildlife. C. They fear that rewilding will destroy their traditional way of life. D. They worry that rewilding will cause more bear-human conflicts. 11. What is the author’s attitude towards feeding bears? A. Negative. B. Positive. C. Indifferent. D. Doubtful. 【答案】8. D 9. B 10. D 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了摄影师贾斯珀·杜斯特在特兰西瓦尼亚阿尔卑斯山拍摄到游客喂熊现象，揭示了该行为对生态保护和人与自然关系的挑战。 【8题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段“When photojournalist Jasper Doest arrived in the Transylvanian Alps to document the coexistence of humans and wildlife, he found a story by the roadside-a group of bears begging for food. This close encounter led to incredible photographs. But it also emphasizes the hurdles that conservationists in Romania and elsewhere face in their efforts to restore and protect wild places.(当摄影记者贾斯珀·杜斯特抵达特兰西瓦尼亚阿尔卑斯山脉，记录人类与野生动物共存的景象时，他在路边发现了一个故事——一群熊正在乞讨食物。这次近距离接触让他拍到了令人惊叹的照片，但也凸显出罗马尼亚及其他地区保护主义者在努力恢复和保护野生环境时所面临的hurdles)”和第二段中“Tourists attracted by the region’s brown bears often give in to the temptation (诱惑) to feed them. This can have disastrous effects.(被该地区棕熊吸引而来的游客，常常禁不住诱惑去投喂它们。这可能会带来灾难性的后果)”可知，游客投食会带来灾难性的后果。由此猜测，hurdles指的是保护野生环境时面临的困难或挑战。A. solutions解决方案；B. dangers危险；C. responsibilities责任；D. challenges挑战。故选D。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Tourists attracted by the region’s brown bears often give in to the temptation (诱惑) to feed them. This can have disastrous effects. Although bears are usually shy around people, it takes just a few meals for them to develop a taste for human food-and, after that, they don’t stay wild long. Instead, they can become dependent on humans for food, fueling more conflicts between bears and humans and putting bears in danger when they get too close. This region has seen a rise in bear-human conflicts.(被该地区棕熊吸引而来游客，常常禁不住诱惑去投喂它们。这可能会带来灾难性的后果。尽管熊通常在人类面前很害羞，但只需几顿人类投喂的食物，它们就会对人类食物产生偏好——此后，它们很快就不再保持野性。相反，它们可能会在食物上依赖人类，这加剧了熊与人类之间的冲突，当熊靠得太近时，它们自身也会陷入危险。该地区熊与人类之间的冲突有所增加)”可知，该地区熊与人冲突增加的主要原因是熊对人类食物的依赖。故选B。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“In 2023, there were 95 bear incidents, and a hiker suffered a fatal bear attack. (在2023年，有95起熊事件，一名徒步旅行者遭受了致命的熊袭击)”和“Bears fed by humans become ‘problem bears’, fueling local opposition to rewilding projects, as more forests mean more bears.(被人类喂养的熊会变成“问题熊”，引发当地对再野化项目的反对，因为更多的森林意味着更多的熊)”可知，一些当地人反对再野化项目是因为他们担心再野化会导致更多的熊与人冲突。故选D。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“So don’t feed the bears. You could save an animal’s life, and a community’s commitment to wildlife conservation.(所以不要喂熊。你可以拯救一个动物的生命，以及一个社区对野生动物保护的承诺)”可知，作者对喂熊持否定态度。A. Negative否定的；B. Positive积极的；C. Indifferent冷漠的；D. Doubtful怀疑的。故选A。 D Traditionally, older people struggle with new tech, but this doesn’t have to be the case. With proper design, even the most hesitant user can unlock its significant benefits. A primary barrier is a lack of understanding of technology and its advantages, coupled with difficulty many seniors face in using devices like smart phones or computers. This often causes them to hesitate to adopt new technology. This is a mistake. Older people themselves must decide whether they want to embrace new technology or miss out on its advantages. Indeed, technology-particularly through platforms like social media-offers seniors invaluable opportunities: connecting with new friends, staying in touch with old ones and acquiring new skills. When seniors do adopt technology, the reasons are typically twofold: they’re forced to do so and they want to make their lives easier. Understanding these motivations is crucial for anyone aiming to encourage tech adoption among older adults. Despite the increasing necessity of technology in modern life, some seniors resist, arguing, “I managed before without technology. Why do I need it now?” Furthermore, frustration is common. “It’s not working.” is a complaint co-author Lucia heard many times from her late father, especially when it came to his cell phone, and he used technology well for the most part. Specific issues, such as struggling with tiny keypads or reading small text message fonts (字体), were constant sources of difficulty. Addressing these issues requires better technology design tailored to seniors. Older users prefer simple, clear web pages with easy navigation. A previous study showed that many seniors like a website to be user-friendly with a simple interface (界面). As the study emphasized, “A simpler and more uniformly designed Internet would help to break down the psychological barriers faced by older users.” Although the study was conducted years ago, the problem with web design for senior users remains unresolved today, highlighting the ongoing need for age-friendly technological solutions. 12. Why do older people hesitate to embrace new techs? A. They have limited access to digital devices. B. They find hi-tech products challenging to operate C. They have a negative attitude towards all new technology. D. They lack the basic knowledge to maintain digital devices. 13. What can we learn from the example of Lucia’s father? A. Seniors usually struggle to read text messages clearly. B. Seniors refuse to use the small keypad on their phone C. Seniors often feel frustrated when using new technologies. D. Seniors always encounter hardware failures of smart phones. 14. What might be discussed in the next paragraph? A. Psychological barriers of seniors to adopt new technology. B. User-friendly solutions for fixing various computer problems. C. Further studies related to seniors’ dissatisfaction with hi-techs. D. Effective strategies for web designers to simplify website interfaces. 15. What is the best title of the passage? A. Unlocking Benefits: Why Seniors Need Technology? B. Breaking Barriers: Seniors Struggle with Tech Adoption. C. Embracing smart phones: A Reasonable choice for seniors D. Bridging the Tech gap: Designing Senior-friendly Technology 【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍老年人在使用新技术时面临的困难及为其量身设计友好技术的必要性。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“A primary barrier is a lack of understanding of technology and its advantages, coupled with difficulty many seniors face in using devices like smart phones or computers. This often causes them to hesitate to adopt new technology.(一个主要障碍是对技术及其优势缺乏了解，再加上许多老年人在使用智能手机或电脑等设备时面临困难。这往往导致他们在采用新技术时犹豫不决。)”可知，老年人不愿接受新技术是因为他们发现高科技产品操作起来有难度。故选B项。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Furthermore, frustration is common. “It’s not working.” is a complaint co-author Lucia heard many times from her late father, especially when it came to his cell phone, and he used technology well for the most part. Specific issues, such as struggling with tiny keypads or reading small text message fonts (字体), were constant sources of difficulty. (此外，挫折感也很常见。合著者露西娅从她已故的父亲那里多次听到“它坏了”的抱怨，尤其是在使用手机的时候，尽管他在很大程度上能很好地使用技术。一些具体问题，比如在小型键盘上操作不便，或是阅读短信里的小字体，一直是让人头疼的难题。)”可知，从露西娅父亲的例子中我们可以了解到，老年人在使用新技术时经常感到沮丧。故选C项。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Addressing these issues requires better technology design tailored to seniors. Older users prefer simple, clear web pages with easy navigation. A previous study showed that many seniors like a website to be user-friendly with a simple interface (界面). (解决这些问题需要更贴合老年人的技术设计。老年用户更喜欢简洁清晰、易于浏览的网页。此前有研究表明，许多老年人希望网站能做到用户友好、界面简洁。)”以及“Although the study was conducted years ago, the problem with web design for senior users remains unresolved today, highlighting the ongoing need for age-friendly technological solutions.(尽管这项研究是多年前开展的，但针对老年用户的网页设计问题至今仍未得到解决，这凸显了我们对适合老年人的技术解决方案的持续需求。)”可知，接下来的段落可能会讨论网页设计师简化网站界面的有效策略。故选D项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是首段“Traditionally, older people struggle with new tech, but this doesn’t have to be the case. With proper design, even the most hesitant user can unlock its significant benefits.(传统上，老年人在使用新技术时会遇到困难，但情况并非必然如此。通过恰当设计，即便是最犹豫的用户也能享受到新技术带来的显著益处。)”可知，文章主要围绕老年人使用新技术面临的困难展开，强调需要为老年人设计友好的技术，以缩小技术差距。因此，“弥合技术差距：设计适合老年人的技术” 既点明“老年人与技术之间的鸿沟”，又突出“技术优化设计”的解决方案，精准概括文章“问题—方案”的逻辑框架，最适合作为本文标题。故选D项。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 I’m a hiker — “born to hike”. It does my heart and soul good to take a pack and head out on a trail, especially when I’m alone and can let my mind wander where it will. The experience of hiking is unique, research suggests, conveying benefits beyond what you receive from typical exercise. ____16____ Hiking keeps your mind sharper than many other forms of exercise. As a professional writer, although I’m busy with my work, I often spare some time to hike. ____17____ ____18____ Exercise in general can be a good way to decrease stress. But what sets hiking apart from other forms of exercise is that it’s done outdoors in a natural setting. It can happen almost anywhere and give you the happiness that you can take from nature. Hiking can increase our creativity. I’m sure I’m not alone in finding that walks in nature let my mind wander freely in creative directions. ____19____ Sometimes, ideas relevant to music come up from unconscious places when I’m not deliberately thinking. Hiking helps strengthen a positive relationship with the natural world. Besides being good for us, hiking may also help the world around us. After all, if we stick to walking and covering longer distances, we could use cars less and reduce our carbon footprint. ____20____ For example, it increases our connection to nature. As one study suggests, when we have a personal connection to nature, we are more likely to want to protect it. That means experiences in nature-like hiking-can be mutually beneficial, helping people and the earth. So, grab a water bottle, a backpack... and head out on the trail. You won’t be sorry you did. A. Hiking helps to keep you calm and happy. B. Beyond that, hiking benefits our planet indirectly. C. Here is what science is saying about the benefits of hiking. D. It not just makes me feel good, but also keeps my brain in top shape. E. Personally, it’s easy to hit upon some creative ideas while at home alone. F. As a matter of fact, I have written many of my songs while hiking on a trail. G. This all goes to show that hiking may be one of the best ways to move your body. 【答案】16. C 17. D 18. A 19. F 20. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了徒步旅行的益处。 【16题详解】 由上文“The experience of hiking is unique, research suggests, conveying benefits beyond what you receive from typical exercise.(研究表明，徒步旅行的体验是独一无二的，它带来的好处超出了你从典型运动中获得的好处)”并结合下文介绍的具体好处可知，空处内容应承上启下，C选项“Here is what science is saying about the benefits of hiking.(以下是科学对徒步旅行益处的阐述)”符合题意。故选C。 【17题详解】 由上文“Hiking keeps your mind sharper than many other forms of exercise. As a professional writer, although I’m busy with my work, I often spare some time to hike.(徒步旅行比许多其他形式的运动更能让你头脑清醒。 作为一名职业作家，虽然我工作很忙，但我经常抽出时间徒步旅行)”可知，本空应说明徒步对作者大脑的好处，D选项“It not just makes me feel good, but also keeps my brain in top shape.(它不仅让我感觉良好，还能让我的大脑保持最佳状态)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选D。 【18题详解】 由下文“Exercise in general can be a good way to decrease stress. But what sets hiking apart from other forms of exercise is that it’s done outdoors in a natural setting. It can happen almost anywhere and give you the happiness that you can take from nature.(一般来说，锻炼是减轻压力的好方法。但徒步旅行与其他形式的运动不同之处在于，它是在自然环境中的户外进行的。它几乎可以在任何地方发生，给你从大自然中获得的快乐)”可知，本段讲徒步能减压、带来快乐，即让人平静快乐，A选项“Hiking helps to keep you calm and happy.(徒步旅行有助于你保持冷静和快乐)”能概括本段主旨，符合题意。故选A。 【19题详解】 由上文“Hiking can increase our creativity. I’m sure I’m not alone in finding that walks in nature let my mind wander freely in creative directions.(徒步旅行可以增加我们的创造力。我相信不止我一个人发现，在大自然中散步可以让我的思想在创造性的方向上自由驰骋)”以及下文“Sometimes, ideas relevant to music come up from unconscious places when I’m not deliberately thinking.(有时候，当我没有刻意去想的时候，与音乐相关的想法会从潜意识中浮现出来)”可知，本空应举例说明徒步带来的创造，F选项“As a matter of fact, I have written many of my songs while hiking on a trail.(事实上，我在徒步旅行时写了很多歌)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选F。 【20题详解】 由上文“After all, if we stick to walking and covering longer distances, we could use cars less and reduce our carbon footprint.(毕竟，如果我们坚持步行并走更长的距离，我们就可以少用车，减少碳足迹)”以及下文“For example, it increases our connection to nature. As one study suggests, when we have a personal connection to nature, we are more likely to want to protect it.(例如，它增加了我们与自然的联系。一项研究表明，当我们与自然有个人联系时，我们更有可能想要保护它)”可知，本空讲徒步对地球的间接益处，B选项“Beyond that, hiking benefits our planet indirectly.(除此之外，徒步旅行还间接地有益于我们的星球)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选B。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 In just a few weeks, the University of Northern Colorado will be filled with students eager to take on the new school year. Yet for now, Candelaria Hall is ____21____, and Terri Ball, an administrative assistant in the School of Communication, is waiting for the cheerful ____22____ of the first week of the new term. Ball has been working for the university for nearly a decade, and has ____23____ every moment of her role. The main section of Ball’s job is to ____24____ with the lively students in her department, guiding them toward the right ____25____ for their unique college journey. Her ____26____ mindset not only puts students at ease but also inspires them to approach challenges with optimism. For Ball, being ____27____ is the core of who she is, without which she feels she would be ____28____, and she works hard to share this belief with her students. Ball’s devotion ____29____ students continuous encouragement and assistance. She recalled a shy young man who ____30____ under her guidance — from struggling with basic shading to mastering polished portraits. In his senior year, the invitation from a national gallery offered him a chance to showcase his works and his confidence Ball helped ____31____. Likewise, Ball develops a warm feeling in her heart, as she witnesses each student’s victory — a scholarship ____32____, a voice found in debate club, even a nervous application ____33____ a promising career path. These moments become evidence of her consistent ____34____. Ball smiles, certain that the seeds she sows in young minds will ____35____ push through the ground. 21. A. bright B. silent C. crowded D. locked 22. A. chaos B. means C. disaster D. attitude 23. A. resolved B. tolerated C. assessed D. enjoyed 24. A. wrestle B. connect C. live D. pair 25. A. balance B. routine C. track D. major 26. A. refreshing B. uplifting C. flexible D. practical 27. A. ambitious B. confident C. insightful D. positive 28. A. fascinated B. ashamed C. impressed D. lost 29. A. feeds B. earns C. saves D. awards 30. A. bounced B. rocketed C. celebrated D. stretched 31. A. shift B. admire C. evaluate D. build 32. A. secured B. established C. gathered D. discovered 33. A. bringing in B. arising from C. leading to D. giving away 34. A. memory B. wisdom C. commitment D. possession 35. A. hardly B. definitely C. likely D. immediately 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. D 29. A 30. B 31. D 32. A 33. C 34. C 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了行政助理特丽·鲍尔在大学工作中积极影响学生、助力学生成长的故事。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而目前，坎德拉里亚大厅一片寂静，传播学院的行政助理特丽·鲍尔正等待着新学期第一周的欢快喧闹。A. bright明亮的；B. silent寂静的；C. crowded拥挤的；D. locked锁着的。根据前文“In just a few weeks, the University of Northern Colorado will be filled with students eager to take on the new school year. Yet for now”可知，再过几周，北科罗拉多大学将挤满了渴望迎接新学年的学生。前后是转折关系，现在还没有学生，所以大厅是寂静的。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. chaos喧闹，混乱；B. means方法；C. disaster灾难；D. attitude态度。根据前文“In just a few weeks, the University of Northern Colorado will be filled with students eager to take on the new school year.”、“is waiting for the cheerful”和后文“of the first week of the new term”可知，此处指新学期第一周欢快的、喧闹的气氛。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：鲍尔在这所大学工作了近十年，她享受工作中的每一刻。A. resolved解决；B. tolerated忍受；C. assessed评估；D. enjoyed享受。根据后文“every moment of her role”、“Her ____ mindset not only puts students at ease but also inspires them to approach challenges with optimism.”可知，下文描述了鲍尔对工作的投入和对学生的帮助，所以她应是享受自己的工作。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：鲍尔工作的主要部分是与她所在系的活跃学生建立联系，引导他们走上适合自己独特的大学旅程的正确道路。A. wrestle摔跤；B. connect连接，联系；C. live居住；D. pair配对。根据后文“with the lively students in her department, guiding them toward the right ____ for their unique college journey”可知，鲍尔需要与学生建立联系，才能引导他们。故选B。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. balance平衡；B. routine常规；C. track轨道，道路；D. major专业。根据前文“guiding them toward the right”和后文“for their unique college journey”可知，此处指引导学生走上适合自己独特的大学旅程的正确道路。故选C。 【26题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她积极向上的心态不仅让学生感到轻松，也激励他们以乐观的态度面对挑战。A. refreshing令人耳目一新的；B. uplifting令人振奋的，催人奋进的；C. flexible灵活的；D. practical实际的。根据后文“mindset not only puts students at ease but also inspires them to approach challenges with optimism”可知，鲍尔的心态是积极的，催人奋进的，能激励学生。故选B。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：对鲍尔来说，积极是她性格的核心，没有它，她觉得自己会迷失方向，她努力与学生分享这一信念。A. ambitious有野心的；B. confident自信的；C. insightful有洞察力的；D. positive积极的。根据后文“without which she feels she would be”以及前文提到的“inspires them to approach challenges with optimism”可知，积极是鲍尔性格的核心。故选D。 【28题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. fascinated着迷的；B. ashamed羞愧的；C. impressed印象深刻的；D. lost迷失的。根据前文“being ____ is the core of who she is, without which she feels she would be”可知，积极是鲍尔性格的核心，没有它，她就会迷失方向。故选D。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：鲍尔对学生的奉献不断给予他们鼓励和帮助。A. feeds给予，提供；B. earns赚得；C. saves拯救；D. awards奖励。根据后文“students continuous encouragement and assistance”可知，鲍尔对学生的奉献不断给予他们鼓励和帮助。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她回忆起一个害羞的年轻人在她的指导下突飞猛进——从挣扎于基本的阴影到掌握精美的肖像。A. bounced弹跳；B. rocketed突飞猛进；C. celebrated庆祝；D. stretched伸展。根据后文“under her guidance — from struggling with basic shading to mastering polished portraits”可知，这个年轻人在鲍尔的指导下突飞猛进。故选B。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在大四那年，一家国家美术馆的邀请给了他一个展示自己作品和自信的机会，而鲍尔帮助建立了这种自信。A. shift转移；B. admire钦佩；C. evaluate评估；D. build建立。根据前文“from struggling with basic shading to mastering polished portraits”和“the invitation from a national gallery offered him a chance to showcase his works and his confidence Ball helped”可知，鲍尔帮助这个年轻人建立了自信。故选D。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：同样，当鲍尔看到每个学生的胜利时——获得奖学金、在辩论俱乐部找到自己的声音，甚至是申请到一个有前途的职业道路——她的心中都会涌起一股温暖的感觉。A. secured获得；B. established建立；C. gathered聚集；D. discovered发现。根据前文“as she witnesses each student’s victory — a scholarship”可知，此处列举的是学生的胜利，包括获得奖学金。故选A。 【33题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意同上。A. bringing in引进；B. arising from起因于；C. leading to导致，通向；D. giving away赠送。根据后文“a promising career path”可知，此处表示申请通往有前途职业道路。故选C。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这些时刻证明了她始终如一的奉献。A. memory记忆；B. wisdom智慧；C. commitment奉献；D. possession拥有。根据前文“Ball’s devotion ____ students continuous encouragement and assistance.”和“Likewise, Ball develops a warm feeling in her heart, as she witnesses each student’s victory — a scholarship ____ , a voice found in debate club, even a nervous application ____ a promising career path. These moments become evidence of her consistent”可知，这些时刻证明了她始终如一的奉献。故选C。 【35题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：鲍尔微笑着，确信她在年轻心灵中播下的种子一定会破土而出。A. hardly几乎不；B. definitely一定地；C. likely可能地；D. immediately立即。根据前文“certain that the seeds she sows in young minds will”和后文“push through the ground”可知，鲍尔确信她在年轻心灵中播下的种子一定会破土而出。故选B。 第Ⅱ卷（非选择题 共55分） 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Taklimakan Desert, infamous as the “Sea of Death”, has now been fully encircled by the longest sand-blocking green ecological barrier, ____36____ length reaches an impressive 3,046 kilometers, ____37____ (mark) the completion of over 40 years of efforts to contain the desert expansion within a safety zone. Covering 337,600 square kilometers, the Taklimakan is China’s largest drifting desert, which poses an ____38____ (increasing) alarming threat to surrounding oases (绿洲) and serves as a significant source of dust storms and an upwind area for the country. In an effort to battle desertification and relieve the unfavorable effects of shifting sands and dust storms ____39____ nearby residents, the “Green Great Wall” has gradually emerged. So far, alongside the green belt, efforts ____40____ (make) to promote the development of sand-related industries, such as ceramics and pottery. The green belt not only acts as ____41____ ecological barrier but also stabilizes agriculture, boosts Xinjiang’s economic development, and highlights China’s technological and organizational strength in ecological governance. It is a shining example of ____42____ can be achieved through technological innovation and organizational capabilities. With a target ____43____ (restore) 2.34 million hectares of degraded land by 2030, this ongoing initiative will safeguard the environment and promote regional ____44____ (sustain) development. With the successful completion of the green barrier, this region, once ____45____ (trouble) by serious sandstorms, is set to see renewed vitality and dynamic ecosystems. 【答案】36. whose 37. marking 38. increasingly 39. on##upon 40. have been made 41. an 42. what 43. to restore 44. sustainable 45. troubled 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了中国在塔克拉玛干沙漠周围建成的绿色生态屏障及其意义。 【36题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：塔克拉玛干沙漠素有“死亡之海”的恶名，如今已被世界上最长的防沙绿色生态屏障完全包围，其长度达到了惊人的3046公里，标志着40多年来将沙漠扩张控制在安全区内的努力已经完成。本空引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词barrier，关系词代替先行词在从句中作定语，应用关系代词whose引导。故填whose。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意同上。本句谓语为has now been fully encircled，此处为非谓语动词，此处表示一种自然而然的结果，应用mark“标志着”的现在分词，作结果状语。故填marking。 【38题详解】 考查副词。句意：塔克拉玛干沙漠面积33.76万平方公里，是中国最大的流动沙漠，对周边绿洲构成了日益严峻的威胁，是我国沙尘暴的重要来源地和上风区。本空修饰形容词alarming，用副词increasingly“日益，越来越多地”，作状语。故填increasingly。 【39题详解】 考查介词。句意：为了治理沙漠化，减轻流沙和沙尘暴对附近居民的不利影响，“绿色长城”逐渐形成。effects on/upon表示 “对……的影响”，用介词on/upon。故填on。 【40题详解】 考查时态语态和主谓一致。句意：到目前为止，除了绿化带，还在努力促进与沙子有关的产业的发展，如陶瓷和陶器。根据时间状语So far可知，时态用现在完成时，主语efforts和make为被动关系，应用现在完成时的被动语态，主语是复数，助动词用have。故填have been made。 【41题详解】 考查冠词。句意：绿色带不仅是一道生态屏障，而且稳定了农业，促进了新疆的经济发展，突出了中国在生态治理方面的技术和组织实力。此处表示泛指“一道生态屏障”，且ecological以元音音素开头，应用不定冠词an。故填an。 【42题详解】 考查宾语从句。句意：这是通过技术创新和组织能力可以实现的目标的光辉典范。本空引导宾语从句，从句缺少主语，指物，应用连接代词what引导。故填what。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这一持续的倡议的目标是到2030年恢复234万公顷退化土地，这将保护环境，促进区域可持续发展。此处为不定式作后置定语，且该动作还未发生，故用不定式形式。故填to restore。 【44题详解】 考查形容词。句意同上。本空修饰名词development，用形容词sustainable“可持续的”，作定语。故填sustainable。 【45题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：随着绿色屏障的成功建成，这个曾经饱受严重沙尘暴困扰的地区将重新焕发生机和活力，生态系统也将充满活力。当状语从句的主语与主句的主语一致时或从句主语为it，且从句含有be动词时，可以省略状语从句的主语和be动词。本句中的状语从句完整形式为once this region was troubled by serious sandstorms，省去主语和was，保留过去分词。故填troubled。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假设你是某中学科技社团成员李华，你校英文网站正在开展“AI in Our Lives”主题征文活动，邀请学生分享对人工智能的看法。请写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1.人工智能在你学习或生活中的一项具体应用； 2.你认为人工智能可能带来的风险或问题； 3.你对人类与人工智能共处的建议。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Living with AI ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】As a student fascinated by technology, AI has reshaped my life. One practical example is language-learning apps like Duolingo, which adapt exercises to my weaknesses using AI, making learning efficient. However, risks exist. Over-reliance on AI translators may weaken my skills, while Deepfake videos could spread misinformation, endangering society. To coexist harmoniously with AI, firstly, we must treat it as a tool to enhance, not replace, human capabilities. Additionally, governments and tech firms should collaborate to establish ethical guidelines and stricter regulations. Ultimately, as young learners, we must cultivate critical thinking and never compromise our values for short-term convenience. All in all, AI’s future depends on us. Let’s embrace its benefits while staying cautious. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以科技社团成员李华的身份，围绕“AI in Our Lives”主题，分享对人工智能的看法，具体内容涵盖人工智能在学习或生活中的一项具体应用、可能带来的风险或问题以及人类与人工智能共处的建议。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 重塑：reshape → remold 依赖：reliance → dependence 合作：collaborate  → cooperate 和谐地：harmoniously → concordantly 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：As a student fascinated by technology, AI has reshaped my life. 拓展句：As a student who is fascinated by technology, AI has reshaped my life. 【点睛】[高分句型1] One practical example is language learning apps like Duolingo, which adapt exercises to my weaknesses using AI, making learning efficient. (运用了关系代词which引导的非限定性定语从句和现在分词作结果状语) [高分句型2] To coexist harmoniously with AI, firstly, we must treat it as a tool to enhance, not replace, human capabilities. (运用了不定式作目的状语) 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Jenny’s life centered around two things: her mother’s broom sweeping the streets and the books she loved to read. Her father had been sick for long, reducing the family to poverty. Her mother, Annika worked dawn till dusk as a street cleaner while Jenny balanced schoolwork and caregiving. Their apartment, though modest, held a shelf where stories like Broomstar’s Journey offered escape — a reminder that even gloomy days could hold magic. When Annika’s arthritis (关节炎) worsened, Jenny joined her after school. Sweeping alongside her mother, the girl would recite lines from her favorite books, turning dull chores into adventures. “Words make the work lighter,” she told her mother, who smiled as she noted how Jenny’s eyes lit up with every story. One winter day, a neighbor snapped a photo of them — Jenny holding a broom in one hand and a dog-eared (书页折角的) book in the other — and shared it online with the caption: “Two hands, one broom, and a world of words.” The post went viral. Soon donations poured in for her father’s treatment, and a local charity helped Annika open a small book café called Story Haven. It became a cozy place where kids could enjoy donated books, warm cocoa, and Jenny’s weekly storytime. As her father’s health improved, Jenny began writing her own stories — tales of talking brooms and girls who turned struggles into victories. Then, on a spring morning, a silver car parked outside the café. Lindsey Hart, the famous children’s author whose books had inspired Jenny for years, stepped inside, a warm smile on her face. “I heard about a young storyteller here,” she said, approaching Jenny, who stood frozen in awe. Lindsey presented a signed copy of Whispers of the Broom and shared her own story of writing on napkins while working in her family’s bakery. “Your courage to dream while sweeping floors is what the magic writers chase,” she said, placing a hand on Jenny’s shoulder and leaving her telephone number, “Never let anything dim your light. Expecting your works in Children’s Tales Monthly.” 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右; 2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 As the writer’s car disappeared into the distance, Jenny held the book tightly. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Months later, Jenny called Lindsey excitedly, “I have good news to share with you.” ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: As the writer’s car disappeared into the distance, Jenny held the book tightly. From that day, she grew more dedicated to reading and writing, with Lindsey’s words echoing in her mind. She woke at dawn to write in her notebook, attended writing workshops at the library, and even submitted stories to youth magazines. At Story Haven, she began guiding younger kids, showing them how to find stories in everyday moments — the way sunlight touched a broom, or the laughter of a café visitor. “Stories heal, ” she’d tell them, “just like they healed me. ” Months later, Jenny called Lindsey excitedly, “I have good news to share with you. ” She told Lindsey that her first story was published in Children’s Tales Monthly, which was about a girl and her broom that discovered strength in storytelling. “Congratulations! I’m so proud of you! ” responded Lindsey, promising to offer any possible guidance. The publication and Lindsey’s encouragement inspired Jenny to dream bigger. She made up her mind to become a writer who could uplift others just as Lindsey did. Sitting at her desk in the café, with sunlight shining on her latest draft, Jenny realized something important: hardships are not the end — they are the beginning of new stories, filled with hope. 【解析】 【导语】本文以珍妮的成长为线索，讲述了她在贫困家境中以书籍为寄托，与母亲扫街时的照片意外走红后获助改善生活，并偶遇偶像作家林赛，最终在其激励下坚持写作并收获成果的故事。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“当作家的车消失在远方时，珍妮紧紧地握着那本书。” 可知，第一段可描写珍妮受林赛鼓舞，更加专注于阅读与写作——早起记笔记、参加写作工坊、向杂志投稿，同时在咖啡馆引导孩子们从日常中发现故事，将自己的感悟传递给他人。 ②由第二段首句内容“几个月后，珍妮兴奋地打电话给林赛：“我有个好消息要告诉你。”” 可知，第二段可描写珍妮的首个故事在《儿童故事月刊》发表，讲述故事内容及林赛的鼓励，珍妮由此坚定成为作家的梦想，领悟到苦难是充满希望的新故事的开端。 2. 续写线索： 偶像离去——受激励投身写作——引导孩子发现故事——作品发表——获偶像认可——领悟苦难意义 3. 词汇激活 行为类： ①提交：submit/send in /present ②引导：guide/lead /mentor ③发表：publish/release /issue 情绪类： ①专注：dedicated/committed /devoted ②激励：inspired/motivated /encouraged 【点睛】【高分句型1】From that day, she grew more dedicated to reading and writing, with Lindsey’s words echoing in her mind.（运用了with复合结构作伴随状语） 【高分句型2】She told Lindsey that her first story was published in Children’s Tales Monthly, which was about a girl and her broom that discovered strength in storytelling.（运用了that引导宾语从句以及which引导非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型3】Sitting at her desk in the café, with sunlight shining on her latest draft, Jenny realized something important: hardships are not the end — they are the beginning of new stories, filled with hope.（运用了现在分词短语作状语以及过去分词短语作后置定语） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $