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丰城九中2025-2026学年高二日新上学期开学考试 英语试题 考试时间：120分钟 试卷总分：150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。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 woman suggest the man do? A. Do more practice. B. Work with a partner. C. Leave the comfort zone. 2. How does the man describe Eric? A. Humorous. B. Observant. C. Patient. 3. What will the man probably do this weekend? A. Visit the coffee shop. B. Bake some cakes. C. Give away cupcakes. 4. What hobby does the woman plan to develop? A. Model building. B. Watching movies. C. Rock climbing. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A delayed weekend trip. B. A popular soccer game. C. The weather for the weekend. 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。 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。 6. What problem does the man have? A. He can't access his email. B. He can't open the web page. C. He forgot to do his homework. 7. What is probably the woman? A. A librarian. B. An accountant. C. A tech assistant. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What does Mike like about his new school life? A. The workload is light. B. He joined the AI art club. C. He has made some great friends. 9. How did Mike get the ticket to Coldplay's April concert? A. He bought it online. B. He won it in a contest. C. He got it from a friend. 10. What does Sarah need to do before attending Coldplay's concert in Chicago? A. Save enough money. B. Arrange her schedule. C. Visit her cousin. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Which place will the man skip? A. Shanghai. B. Xi' an. C. Guilin. 12. Which of the following is the most attractive to the man's son? A The Great Wall. B. The hutongs. C. The Forbidden City. 13. When will the family probably visit the Shanghai Tower? A. On the second day. B. On the third day. C. On the fifth day. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14 Why did the man get out of the taxi? A. The taxi broke down. B. The driver overcharged him. C. He didn't have enough money. 15. How does the woman go to work? A. She walks there every day. B. She always takes the bus. C. She drives most of the time. 16. Why can't the man share a ride with the woman? A. The car pool is full. B. They live quite far apart. C. He refuses to pay the parking fees. 17. How does the woman recommend the man get to work? A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By subway. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What makes this Van Gogh exhibition special? A. It exhibits nearly all Van Gogh's paintings. B. It's the gallery's first Van Gogh-only show. C. It has the most visitors the gallery ever has. 19. What can we learn about the overnight event? A. It takes place this Thursday. B. It happens on the weekend. C. It's the first time ever. 20. What can National Gallery members do? A. Visit the show for free. B. See the film earlier. C. Get discounted movie tickets. 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 Over the centuries, the rich heritage of various cultures that were not documented in writing has been kept alive through the medium of music and storytelling. From the traditional Breton ballads of the 19th century to the modern UK rap, this form of cultural expression has played a crucial role. We invite you to join us for an evening filled with insightful discussions and dynamic performances. Date: 22 July, 2025, 18:30 — 20:00 Place: The British Academy Speakers: ·Professor David Hopkin Professor David Hopkin is a Professor of History at the University of Oxford, specialising in oral and cultural history. His research explores the experiences of ordinary people through songs, stories and other forms of popular cultural expression. He has published a lot on the intersection of folklore (民歌) and oral history, including his award-winning book, Voices of the People in Nineteenth-Century France. ·Dr Frances Wilkins Dr Frances Wilkins is a Senior lecturer in Ethnomusicology at the Elphinstone Institute, University of Aberdeen, specialising in Scottish and Northern Canadian singing and instrumental traditions. Her British-Academy funded research explores the singing traditions of Hebridean communities. She is also a professional musician, performing Scottish traditional music on an English concertina (六角手风琴). ·Aniefok Expoon Aniefok Expoon is a writer and storyteller from South London whose work documents community and culture in contemporary Britain. His work combines social, cultural and narrative history to explore the current, lived realities of people across the UK. His book Where We Come From, Rap, Home and Hope in Modern Britain is a social history of British rap and was released in January 2024. 1. What do Professor David Hopkin and Dr Frances Wilkins have in common? A. Both are good at playing music. B. Both focus on the English history. C. Both study people’s singing traditions. D. Both are funded by the British Academy. 2. What can the audience most probably learn from Aniefok Expoon’s speech? A. Scottish storytelling traditions. B. Folk music of North America. C. The social history of British rap. D. Folk traditions of Western France. 3. Where is this text most likely from? A. A music textbook. B. An academic research report. C. A history magazine. D. An event promotional brochure. B Soon after Mr. & Mrs. Bacchus started farming their little patch of land, they faced a major problem — a plague of birds fed on their precious crops. Then, a man stopped on the road outside their house, and asked the couple if he could take photographs of the birds on the property. Afterwards, he suggested that instead of trying to get rid of the birds, they should instead learn to live alongside them, and Maraksacha Reserve was born. Today, the couple credit this man, the celebrated bird photographer Manu Espinosa, with changing their lives, and helping them persuade others of the vital importance of conservation in this region. Birding tourism is flourishing in Ecuador, with increasing numbers of specialist tour groups. Ecuador contains a variety of ecosystems at differing elevations, which helps explain why it’s among the top 10 countries in the world for bird diversity. The country is home to over 1,600 bird species — nearly double the number found in all of Europe — within an area just slightly larger than the UK. As the business of birding grows, more and more farmers are switching their land from agriculture to bird reserves, benefiting not just the birds, but the country’s economy too. One notable example is the Ajila family, who have devoted themselves to preserving the long-wattled umbrellabird. On his land near Recinto, landowner Luis Ajila has switched from dairy farming to conservation, replanting trees and promoting the site to wildlife tourists — work that he says is a better livelihood than farming. “Wildlife tourism is much more profitable than farming, but that wasn’t our only motivation,” says Luis Jr., Ajila’s son. “We aimed to protect not just the umbrellabird, but all the unique wildlife here, safeguarding them for future generations.” Since 2005, Angel Paz has transformed his former dairy farm into a bird reserve. At first, things didn’t go to plan: it took a month for the first visitor to arrive, and he paid just $10 for a four-hour tour. Since then, however, thousands of people have made the pilgrimage. “I have protected my home and its birdlife for almost two decades, and finally watched the wildlife — and the people who visit — flourish,” Angel Paz says. 4. What advice did the photographer give to the couple? A. Photographing the birds. B. Coexisting with the birds. C. Protecting their precious crops. D. Taking care of their property. 5. What is paragraph 3 of the text mainly about? A. How Ecuador is geographically unique. B. What distinguishes Ecuador’s biodiversity. C. What makes Ecuador a birding destination. D. How birding tourism is operated in Ecuador. 6. What have the Ajila family achieved? A. Helping other farmers shake off poverty. B. Combining profitability with sustainability. C. Applying new technology in modern farming. D. Changing the landscapes of their residential areas. 7. What can we learn from Ángel Paz’s story? A Well begun is half done. B. It takes time to bear fruit. C. The early bird catches the worm. D. The secret to success is adaptability. C In February, the CEO of Wendy’s, a popular American fast-food chain, said that they would start experimenting with dynamic pricing. For example, the bacon might cost $7.99 at 7 a.m. when everyone eats breakfast, and $6.99 three hours later when it’s not breakfast time, but also not lunch time either. “Load balancing” is a similar concept in energy and transportation. Utilities (公用事业) charge less for power overnight, and transit (运输) agencies charge higher fares during rush hour to encourage users to shift toward off-peak times, when energy and trains are in less demand. And there is “peak-period pricing” on ride-hailing (打车) platforms, which is meant to quickly stimulate more drivers to start picking up passengers. In an era before the Internet, changing prices was costly, requiring updating signs or applying markdown stickers by hand. As restaurants, retailers, parking garages, gyms, hair salons became more automated, price changes became effortless even at physical stores. It’s easy to understand why companies want to change prices more frequently: to make more money. But does that mean that as dynamic pricing spreads, prices will be higher on average. Senator Sherrod Brown，Democrat of Ohio, posed the question to the Federal Reserve chair, Jerome H. Powell, calling the technique “just another way for corporations to make it harder for consumers to seek out lower prices”. Mr. Powell responded that dynamic pricing lowers prices as well as raises them, and the overall impact on price levels isn’t yet known. When one company dominates the market, dynamic pricing is more likely to raise prices overall. But in a competitive environment, dynamic pricing can also lead to price wars that benefit consumers. 8. Which of the following situations belongs to “dynamic pricing”? A. Lower ticket prices on weekdays. B. Lower room prices for advance booking. C. Higher food prices for non-members. D. Higher products prices for large amounts. 9. Why is “load balancing” employed according to paragraph 2? A. To manage resources. B. To maximize profits. C. To stimulate economy. D. To benefit customers. 10. What is the attitude of Senator Sherrod Brown to dynamic pricing? A. Supportive. B. Critical. C. Objective. D. Indifferent. 11. Which is the best title for the text? A. History of Food price Policies. B. Innovations on Fast Food Menus. C. Great Influence of Dynamic Pricing. D. Dynamic Pricing in Modern Economy. D A recent survey found children would rather be online influencers (网红) than astronauts. It made headlines and led to plenty of complaints about “kids these days”. Is influencing a promising career path? The lifestyles we see advertised on social media are enticing, but under the shining appearance lie uncertain income, pay inequality, disability and mental health issues. Successful influencers will be the first to claim that anyone can make it in the industry. However, social media economy experts uncovered a huge income gap between successful influencers and everyone else. For most people trying to become an influencer, their passion projects of content creation often become free work for brands. Most influencers are self-employed, often experiencing inconsistent income and a lack of protection that comes with long-term employment. The risks of self-employment are increased in the influencer industry by an absence of industry standards and little pay transparency. Influencers are often forced to assess their own value and determine fees for their work. As a result, content creators often undervalue their own creative labour, and many end up working for free. Influencers are also often at the mercy of algorithms — the behind-the-scenes computer programs that determine which posts are shown in which order, to users. Platforms share little detail about their algorithms, yet they finally determine who and what gains visibility and influence on social media. The threat of invisibility is a constant source of insecurity for influencers, who are under constant pressure to feed platforms with content. If they don’t, they may be “punished” by the algorithm — having posts hidden or displayed lower down on search results. Constant online presence leads to one of the most common issues in the influencer industry: mental health concerns. Influencers can connect to their platform workspaces and audience at any time of day or night, which can lead to them overworking. Coupled with the fear of online criticism, it contributes to mental and physical health issues. Although becoming an influencer may look appealing to more and more people, the industry’s dark underside needs to be made visible and improved through enhanced employment regulation and industry-led cultural change. 12. Which of the following words cans replace “enticing” in Paragraph 1? A. Imaginative. B. Similar. C. Attractive. D. Traditional. 13. What’s one of the reasons for influencers’ undervaluing their creative work? A. Standardized protection. B. Invisibility of payment. C. Assessment of own work. D. Passion for content creation. 14. What may cause the influencers’ stress according to Paragraph 4? A Having to work out the order of posts to be displayed. B. Finding it difficult to create new content constantly. C. Having little knowledge of platform algorithms. D. Being unequally punished by platforms. 15. Why does the author write this text? A. To show the dark side of working as an online content creator. B. To reveal relationships between platforms and influencers. C. To stress the importance of visibility in the online world. D. To describe the life of self-employed content creators. 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。 Career planning is a vital step towards achieving success and fulfillment in our lives. As we enter the workforce, it is important to have a clear understanding of our strengths, weaknesses, and goals, and to develop a plan to achieve them. ____16____ Self-assessment is the first and most crucial step in career planning. ____17____ We need to take a close look at our skills, interests, and values, and identify the careers that align with them. This requires reflection, research, and perhaps even consulting from professionals. We have identified our desired career paths, we need to set clear and measurable goals. These goals should be broken down into short-term and long-term objectives, with specific milestones and timelines, which helps us stay focused and motivated. ____18____ Another important aspect of career planning is developing the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in our chosen field. ____19____ Individuals can also pursue further education, seeking out mentors (导师，指导者) and networking opportunities. ____20____ We are no longer in an age where you select a career and stick with it until retirement. Things change fast and we need to be constantly learning. Continuous learning enables professionals to better understand the global context of their work, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to the development of their organizations and society as a whole. A. Lifelong learning is necessary. B. Thus, it provides a roadmap for our professional development. C. We cannot do this without both technical and adaptive learning. D. It is about having an open mind which analyses issues in a productive way. E. Here are some key competences recommended for your future career plan. F. It involves understanding one’s strengths, weaknesses, interests, and core values. G. This may involve gaining relevant experience through internships (实习) or volunteer work. 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。 My father always loved gardening. Growing prize-winning vegetables was a serious matter for my father for another 20 years after his retirement. Growing vegetables was a business for my dad. Dates when everything was planted were carefully ___21___. The type of seed used, the fertiliser and the weather were all documented. Mum ___22___ a trip out for a holiday, but it was a thing of the past. “It’s too warm today,” Dad would say. “My vegetables will need a ___23___ every three hours.” As one crop was ___24___, another was already planted, so caring for vegetables was a non-stop job. Beyond our wildest dream, Dad ___25___ the local Loxton show, where he could ___26___ his gardening skills. We all thought this was great and the ___27___ of eating free prize-winning vegetables was even better. Mum complained, “He is ___28___ in getting them ready.” However, soon she loved others’ remarks about how ___29___ she was to have all the produce. Then came that fateful day. My dad’s 19 _____30_____ went into the show with first prizes coming home. Then he stayed up to _____31_____ his prize-winning vegetables, really gardening with interest. Rather than using any chemicals, Dad wandered, with insects caught, in case of a small hole on the vegetables. He then went rather quiet for weeks to the point where Mum was wondering what was in his mind. He finally _____32_____, “This year I won’t enter the show. It’s fair to give others a(n) _____33_____ to win.” Of course, Dad kept gardening, just in a more _____34_____ way, and both of my parents got to sleep all night and went on occasional _____35_____. Our fridges were still being filled. 21. A. recorded B. arranged C. fixed D. changed 22. A. complained about B. set aside C. brought out D. longed for 23. A. shade B. rest C. meal D. drink 24. A. sheltered B. harvested C. cooked D. attached 25. A. discovered B. updated C. designed D. celebrated 26. A. take up B. comment on C. show off D. pick up 27. A. delight B. feeling C. trick D. reward 28. A. occupied B. involved C. interested D. stuck 29. A. different B. enthusiastic C. lucky D. outstanding 30. A. performances B. prizes C. ideas D. entries 31. A. pick B. guard C. plant D. choose 32. A. announced B. whispered C. cheered D. requested 33. A. voice B. idea C. right D. chance 34. A. careful B. skillful C. relaxing D. casual 35. A. parties B. conversations C. jobs D. trips 第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容 (1个单词) 或括号内单词的正确形式。 Recently, researchers in China have found a new way to turn soil fertile, making ____36____ possible for humans to develop agriculture on the moon. In September, special bacteria ____37____ (introduce) into the soil and consequently they discovered that phosphorus, an important nutrient for plants, increased. By the end of October 2024, the researchers had conducted numerous ____38____ (experiment) and finally they made it. They grew a plant linked with the tobacco plant and used volcanic soil from the Changbai Mountains in Jilin province, ____39____ is similar to lunar soil. They treated the moon-like soil with three different kinds of bacteria. By ____40____ (compare), the plants raised in the bacteria-treated soil grew ____41____ (well) than plants that grew in the soil without the bacteria. Xia Yitong, ____42____ co-author of the study, said carrying food, oxygen and water to people on the moon would be ____43____ (incredible) expensive. He added, “A plant cultivation system on the moon will meet long-term food and oxygen requirements for humans, thus contributing ____44____ the human life on the moon. Other plans to grow food on the moon that do not need soil are more costly as they require materials ____45____ (transport) from Earth.” 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 46. 上周日你校组织学生参加了在科技馆举办的“走进人工智能”活动。请你为校英文报写篇报道，内容包括： 1. 时间和地点； 2. 活动内容； 3. 活动意义。 注意： 1. 词数80左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Getting Close to Artificial Intelligence ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 读后续写 (满分25分) 47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 Moving from urban New Jersey to the Pennsylvania woods was a dream coming true for me. My home was surrounded by nature, with the nearest neighbor miles away and no phone service. As a nurse, I used to be around people, but I found immense joy in solitude and wildlife, since my whole new life was closely connected to nature and I could never feel lonely with animals nearby. One afternoon, I introduced a visiting friend to a deer I called Scarbelly, recognizable by an old wound running from her shoulder to her hip. “She had a baby last year, and she brings her baby around too,” I said happily. “They seem to like you a lot!” she remarked as the deer inched closer. “I think so, but deer aren’t easy to get close to,” I replied, enjoying the peacefulness of my life in the woods. That peaceful existence was disturbed one April morning. I woke to the sounds of birds but felt an unusual heaviness in my legs. Struggling to get up, I lost my balance and crashed into the doorframe. Something was seriously wrong: I even couldn’t feel my left arm or fingers. Panic set in as my nurse training kicked in-could I be having a stroke (中风) at just 46? I needed help, but I had no neighbors and no phone. Desperate, I muttered, “Well, God, I’ve got to do something here. I need help. Fast!” I tried to get dressed quickly and stepped outside, “Scarbelly!” I cried with all my strength. Scarbelly soon appeared on the deck, with several other deer crowding in behind her. They weren’t the rescue team I’d imagined, but they were all I had. Determined to reach the road at the top of the hill, I shuffled forward, the deer following closely. The vast lawn looming before me, I felt overwhelmed. Yet I pushed through, only to find myself at the gravel road, confused about how I’d made it that far. Scarbelly looked into my eyes, as if she had helped me along. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Suddenly, a car appeared in the distance, but when I waved, it sped past. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ As the driver drove off, the deer finally stepped away from the road. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 丰城九中2025-2026学年高二日新上学期开学考试 英语试题 考试时间：120分钟 试卷总分：150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。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 woman suggest the man do? A Do more practice. B. Work with a partner. C. Leave the comfort zone. 2. How does the man describe Eric? A. Humorous. B. Observant. C. Patient. 3. What will the man probably do this weekend? A. Visit the coffee shop. B. Bake some cakes. C. Give away cupcakes. 4. What hobby does the woman plan to develop? A. Model building. B. Watching movies. C. Rock climbing. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A delayed weekend trip. B. A popular soccer game. C. The weather for the weekend. 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。 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。 6. What problem does the man have? A. He can't access his email. B. He can't open the web page. C. He forgot to do his homework. 7. What is probably the woman? A. A librarian. B. An accountant. C. A tech assistant. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What does Mike like about his new school life? A. The workload is light. B. He joined the AI art club. C. He has made some great friends. 9. How did Mike get the ticket to Coldplay's April concert? A. He bought it online. B. He won it in a contest. C. He got it from a friend. 10. What does Sarah need to do before attending Coldplay's concert in Chicago? A. Save enough money. B. Arrange her schedule. C. Visit her cousin. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Which place will the man skip? A. Shanghai. B. Xi' an. C. Guilin. 12. Which of the following is the most attractive to the man's son? A. The Great Wall. B. The hutongs. C. The Forbidden City. 13. When will the family probably visit the Shanghai Tower? A. On the second day. B. On the third day. C. On the fifth day. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. Why did the man get out of the taxi? A. The taxi broke down. B. The driver overcharged him. C. He didn't have enough money. 15. How does the woman go to work? A. She walks there every day. B. She always takes the bus. C. She drives most of the time. 16. Why can't the man share a ride with the woman? A. The car pool is full. B. They live quite far apart. C. He refuses to pay the parking fees. 17. How does the woman recommend the man get to work? A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By subway. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What makes this Van Gogh exhibition special? A. It exhibits nearly all Van Gogh's paintings. B. It's the gallery's first Van Gogh-only show. C. It has the most visitors the gallery ever has. 19. What can we learn about the overnight event? A. It takes place this Thursday. B. It happens on the weekend. C. It's the first time ever. 20. What can National Gallery members do? A. Visit the show for free. B. See the film earlier. C. Get discounted movie tickets. 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 Over the centuries, the rich heritage of various cultures that were not documented in writing has been kept alive through the medium of music and storytelling. From the traditional Breton ballads of the 19th century to the modern UK rap, this form of cultural expression has played a crucial role. We invite you to join us for an evening filled with insightful discussions and dynamic performances. Date: 22 July, 2025, 18:30 — 20:00 Place: The British Academy Speakers: ·Professor David Hopkin Professor David Hopkin is a Professor of History at the University of Oxford, specialising in oral and cultural history. His research explores the experiences of ordinary people through songs, stories and other forms of popular cultural expression. He has published a lot on the intersection of folklore (民歌) and oral history, including his award-winning book, Voices of the People in Nineteenth-Century France. ·Dr Frances Wilkins Dr Frances Wilkins is a Senior lecturer in Ethnomusicology at the Elphinstone Institute University of Aberdeen, specialising in Scottish and Northern Canadian singing and instrumental traditions. Her British-Academy funded research explores the singing traditions of Hebridean communities. She is also a professional musician, performing Scottish traditional music on an English concertina (六角手风琴). ·Aniefok Expoon Aniefok Expoon is a writer and storyteller from South London whose work documents community and culture in contemporary Britain. His work combines social, cultural and narrative history to explore the current, lived realities of people across the UK. His book Where We Come From, Rap, Home and Hope in Modern Britain is a social history of British rap and was released in January 2024. 1. What do Professor David Hopkin and Dr Frances Wilkins have in common? A. Both are good at playing music. B. Both focus on the English history. C. Both study people’s singing traditions. D. Both are funded by the British Academy. 2. What can the audience most probably learn from Aniefok Expoon’s speech? A. Scottish storytelling traditions. B. Folk music of North America. C. The social history of British rap. D. Folk traditions of Western France. 3. Where is this text most likely from? A. A music textbook. B. An academic research report. C. A history magazine. D. An event promotional brochure. 【答案】1. C 2. C 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了一场关于通过音乐和故事传承文化的活动，包括活动时间、地点、演讲嘉宾等信息。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据·Professor David Hopkin部分中“Professor David Hopkin is a Professor of History at the University of Oxford, specialising in oral and cultural history. His research explores the experiences of ordinary people through songs, stories and other forms of popular cultural expression.(David Hopkin教授是牛津大学的历史学教授，专门研究口述和文化历史。他的研究通过歌曲、故事和其他流行文化表达形式探索普通人的经历)”和·Dr Frances Wilkins部分中“Dr Frances Wilkins is a Senior lecturer in Ethnomusicology at the Elphinstone Institute, University of Aberdeen, specialising in Scottish and Northern Canadian singing and instrumental traditions.(Frances Wilkins博士是阿伯丁大学埃尔芬斯通学院民族音乐学的高级讲师，专门研究苏格兰和加拿大北部的歌唱和器乐传统)”可知，两人都研究人们的歌唱传统。故选C项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据·Aniefok Expoon部分中“His book Where We Come From, Rap, Home and Hope in Modern Britain is a social history of British rap and was released in January 2024.(他的《我们从何而来：现代英国的说唱、家园与希望》是一部英国说唱乐的社会史，于2024年1月出版)”可知，观众很可能从Aniefok Expoon的演讲中学到英国说唱乐的社会史。故选C项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“We invite you to join us for an evening filled with insightful discussions and dynamic performances.(我们邀请您加入我们，共度一个充满深刻讨论和精彩表演的夜晚)”和下文对活动时间“Date: 22 July, 2025, 18:30 —20:00(时间：2025年7月22日，18:30—20:00)”、“Place: The British Academy(地点：英国科学院)”和演讲嘉宾等信息的详细介绍可知，这些内容都是在对活动进行宣传推广。所以这篇文章最有可能来自活动宣传手册。故选D项。 B Soon after Mr. & Mrs. Bacchus started farming their little patch of land, they faced a major problem — a plague of birds fed on their precious crops. Then, a man stopped on the road outside their house, and asked the couple if he could take photographs of the birds on the property. Afterwards, he suggested that instead of trying to get rid of the birds, they should instead learn to live alongside them, and Maraksacha Reserve was born. Today, the couple credit this man, the celebrated bird photographer Manu Espinosa, with changing their lives, and helping them persuade others of the vital importance of conservation in this region. Birding tourism is flourishing in Ecuador, with increasing numbers of specialist tour groups. Ecuador contains a variety of ecosystems at differing elevations, which helps explain why it’s among the top 10 countries in the world for bird diversity. The country is home to over 1,600 bird species — nearly double the number found in all of Europe — within an area just slightly larger than the UK. As the business of birding grows, more and more farmers are switching their land from agriculture to bird reserves, benefiting not just the birds, but the country’s economy too. One notable example is the Ajila family, who have devoted themselves to preserving the long-wattled umbrellabird. On his land near Recinto, landowner Luis Ajila has switched from dairy farming to conservation, replanting trees and promoting the site to wildlife tourists — work that he says is a better livelihood than farming. “Wildlife tourism is much more profitable than farming, but that wasn’t our only motivation,” says Luis Jr., Ajila’s son. “We aimed to protect not just the umbrellabird, but all the unique wildlife here, safeguarding them for future generations.” Since 2005, Angel Paz has transformed his former dairy farm into a bird reserve. At first, things didn’t go to plan: it took a month for the first visitor to arrive, and he paid just $10 for a four-hour tour. Since then, however, thousands of people have made the pilgrimage. “I have protected my home and its birdlife for almost two decades, and finally watched the wildlife — and the people who visit — flourish,” Angel Paz says. 4. What advice did the photographer give to the couple? A. Photographing the birds. B. Coexisting with the birds. C. Protecting their precious crops. D. Taking care of their property. 5. What is paragraph 3 of the text mainly about? A. How Ecuador is geographically unique. B. What distinguishes Ecuador’s biodiversity. C. What makes Ecuador a birding destination. D. How birding tourism is operated in Ecuador. 6. What have the Ajila family achieved? A. Helping other farmers shake off poverty. B. Combining profitability with sustainability. C. Applying new technology in modern farming. D. Changing the landscapes of their residential areas. 7. What can we learn from Ángel Paz’s story? A. Well begun is half done. B. It takes time to bear fruit. C. The early bird catches the worm. D. The secret to success is adaptability. 【答案】4. B 5. C 6. B 7. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文主要介绍了一对爱鸟夫妇和摄影师Manu Espinosa在厄瓜多尔创办了保护区，发展观鸟旅游业，同时带动其他农户将农田转变为观鸟地，这既促进了当地的旅游业有保护了环境。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。由第一段中“Afterwards, he suggested that instead of trying to get rid of the birds, they should instead learn to live alongside them, and Maraksacha Reserve was born. (后来，他（摄影师）建议，与其试图赶走这些鸟，不如学会和它们一起生活，于是马拉克萨查保护区就诞生了)”可知，摄影师建议这对夫妇与鸟类共存。故选B项。 【5题详解】 主旨大意题。由第三段“Birding tourism is flourishing in Ecuador, with increasing numbers of specialist tour groups. Ecuador contains a variety of ecosystems at differing elevations, which helps explain why it’s among the top 10 countries in the world for bird diversity. The country is home to over 1,600 bird species — nearly double the number found in all of Europe — within an area just slightly larger than the UK. (观鸟旅游在厄瓜多尔蓬勃发展，专业旅游团越来越多。厄瓜多尔拥有不同海拔的各种生态系统，这有助于解释为什么它是世界上鸟类多样性排名前十的国家之一。该国拥有1600多种鸟类，几乎是整个欧洲鸟类的两倍，其面积略大于英国)”可知，第三段指出厄瓜多尔因多样的生态系统和高海拔差异，成为全球鸟类多样性前十的国家，并吸引观鸟旅游，C项“是什么让厄瓜多尔成为观鸟目的地”概括了厄瓜多尔成为观鸟目的地的核心原因。故选C项。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。由第四段中“On his land near Recinto, landowner Luis Ajila has switched from dairy farming to conservation, replanting trees and promoting the site to wildlife tourists — work that he says is a better livelihood than farming. (在累西托附近的土地上，土地所有者路易斯·阿吉拉（Luis Ajila）已经从奶牛养殖转向了保护，重新种植了树木，并向野生动物游客推广了该地——他说这项工作比农业更能维持生计)”和第五段中Luis Jr., Ajila’s son说的话“Wildlife tourism is much more profitable than farming, but that wasn’t our only motivation (野生动物旅游比农业更有利，但这不是我们唯一的动机)”“We aimed to protect not just the umbrellabird, but all the unique wildlife here, safeguarding them for future generations. (我们的目标不仅是保护雨伞鸟，还要保护这里所有独特的野生动物，为子孙后代保护它们)”可知，Ajila家族将农场转为保护区，既保护伞鸟（长须伞鸟）又通过生态旅游获利，Ajila的儿子明确提到“旅游比农业更盈利，但保护动机同样重要”，体现经济与生态可持续性的结合。故选B项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。由最后一段中“At first, things didn’t go to plan: it took a month for the first visitor to arrive, and he paid just $10 for a four-hour tour. Since then, however, thousands of people have made the pilgrimage. “I have protected my home and its birdlife for almost two decades, and finally watched the wildlife — and the people who visit — flourish,” Angel Paz says. (起初，事情并没有按计划进行：第一位游客花了一个月的时间才到达，他只花了10美元就完成了四个小时的旅行。然而，从那以后，成千上万的人进行了朝圣。Angel Paz说：“近二十年来，我一直在保护我的家和它的鸟类，终于看到了野生动物和游客的蓬勃发展。”)”可知，Angel Paz的保护区初期游客稀少且收入微薄，但经过长期坚持（近20年），最终游客增多，生态与旅游业共同繁荣，B项“需要时间才能见效”准确反映了这一过程，强调耐心与坚持的重要性。故选B项。 C In February, the CEO of Wendy’s, a popular American fast-food chain, said that they would start experimenting with dynamic pricing. For example, the bacon might cost $7.99 at 7 a.m. when everyone eats breakfast, and $6.99 three hours later when it’s not breakfast time, but also not lunch time either. “Load balancing” is a similar concept in energy and transportation. Utilities (公用事业) charge less for power overnight, and transit (运输) agencies charge higher fares during rush hour to encourage users to shift toward off-peak times, when energy and trains are in less demand. And there is “peak-period pricing” on ride-hailing (打车) platforms, which is meant to quickly stimulate more drivers to start picking up passengers. In an era before the Internet, changing prices was costly, requiring updating signs or applying markdown stickers by hand. As restaurants, retailers, parking garages, gyms, hair salons became more automated, price changes became effortless even at physical stores. It’s easy to understand why companies want to change prices more frequently: to make more money. But does that mean that as dynamic pricing spreads, prices will be higher on average. Senator Sherrod Brown，Democrat of Ohio, posed the question to the Federal Reserve chair, Jerome H. Powell, calling the technique “just another way for corporations to make it harder for consumers to seek out lower prices”. Mr. Powell responded that dynamic pricing lowers prices as well as raises them, and the overall impact on price levels isn’t yet known. When one company dominates the market, dynamic pricing is more likely to raise prices overall. But in a competitive environment, dynamic pricing can also lead to price wars that benefit consumers. 8. Which of the following situations belongs to “dynamic pricing”? A. Lower ticket prices on weekdays. B. Lower room prices for advance booking. C. Higher food prices for non-members. D. Higher products prices for large amounts. 9. Why is “load balancing” employed according to paragraph 2? A. To manage resources. B. To maximize profits. C. To stimulate economy. D. To benefit customers. 10. What is the attitude of Senator Sherrod Brown to dynamic pricing? A. Supportive. B. Critical. C. Objective. D. Indifferent. 11 Which is the best title for the text? A. History of Food price Policies. B. Innovations on Fast Food Menus. C. Great Influence of Dynamic Pricing. D. Dynamic Pricing in Modern Economy. 【答案】8. A 9. A 10. B 11. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了现代经济中动态定价策略及其影响。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“For example, the bacon might cost $7.99 at 7 a. m. when everyone eats breakfast, and $6.99 three hours later when it’s not breakfast time, but also not lunch time either.(例如，早上7点大家吃早餐时，培根可能卖7.99美元，三小时后，既不是早餐时间，也不是午餐时间，培根可能卖6.99美元)”可知，动态定价是指根据不同时间段或需求情况来调整价格。工作日票价较低属于根据需求情况调整价格，符合动态定价的特点。故选A。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“Utilities charge less for power overnight, and transit agencies charge higher fares during rush hour to encourage users to shift toward off-peak times, when energy and trains are in less demand.(公用事业公司在夜间电费较低，交通机构在高峰时段收取更高的票价，以鼓励用户在能源和火车需求较少的非高峰时段出行)”可知，“负载平衡”策略的实施是为了管理资源，使资源在不同时间段得到更合理的利用。故选A。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Senator Sherrod Brown. Democrat of Ohio, posed the question to the Federal Reserve chair, Jerome H. Powell, calling the technique “just another way for corporations to make it harder for consumers to seek out lower prices”.(俄亥俄州民主党参议员谢罗德·布朗向美联储主席杰罗姆·H·鲍威尔提出了这个问题，称这种定价方式“不过是企业让消费者更难找到低价的又一种手段”)”可知，参议员谢罗德·布朗对动态定价持批评态度，认为这是企业让消费者更难找到低价的又一种手段。故选B。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中“In February, the CEO of Wendy’s, a popular American fast-food chain, said that they would start experimenting with dynamic pricing.(今年2月，美国热门快餐连锁店Wendy’s的首席执行官表示，他们将开始尝试动态定价)”可知，文章主要介绍了现代经济中的动态定价策略及其影响，故D项“现代经济中的动态定价”概括文章大意，适合作为文章的标题。故选D。 D A recent survey found children would rather be online influencers (网红) than astronauts. It made headlines and led to plenty of complaints about “kids these days”. Is influencing a promising career path? The lifestyles we see advertised on social media are enticing, but under the shining appearance lie uncertain income, pay inequality, disability and mental health issues. Successful influencers will be the first to claim that anyone can make it in the industry. However, social media economy experts uncovered a huge income gap between successful influencers and everyone else. For most people trying to become an influencer, their passion projects of content creation often become free work for brands. Most influencers are self-employed, often experiencing inconsistent income and a lack of protection that comes with long-term employment. The risks of self-employment are increased in the influencer industry by an absence of industry standards and little pay transparency. Influencers are often forced to assess their own value and determine fees for their work. As a result, content creators often undervalue their own creative labour, and many end up working for free. Influencers are also often at the mercy of algorithms — the behind-the-scenes computer programs that determine which posts are shown, in which order, to users. Platforms share little detail about their algorithms, yet they finally determine who and what gains visibility and influence on social media. The threat of invisibility is a constant source of insecurity for influencers, who are under constant pressure to feed platforms with content. If they don’t, they may be “punished” by the algorithm — having posts hidden or displayed lower down on search results. Constant online presence leads to one of the most common issues in the influencer industry: mental health concerns. Influencers can connect to their platform workspaces and audience at any time of day or night, which can lead to them overworking. Coupled with the fear of online criticism, it contributes to mental and physical health issues. Although becoming an influencer may look appealing to more and more people, the industry’s dark underside needs to be made visible and improved through enhanced employment regulation and industry-led cultural change. 12. Which of the following words cans replace “enticing” in Paragraph 1? A. Imaginative. B. Similar. C. Attractive. D. Traditional. 13. What’s one of the reasons for influencers’ undervaluing their creative work? A. Standardized protection. B. Invisibility of payment. C. Assessment of own work. D. Passion for content creation. 14. What may cause the influencers’ stress according to Paragraph 4? A. Having to work out the order of posts to be displayed. B. Finding it difficult to create new content constantly. C. Having little knowledge of platform algorithms. D. Being unequally punished by platforms. 15. Why does the author write this text? A. To show the dark side of working as an online content creator. B. To reveal relationships between platforms and influencers. C. To stress the importance of visibility in the online world. D. To describe the life of self-employed content creators. 【答案】12. C 13. B 14. C 15. A 【解析】 【导语】本文体裁为议论文，文章大意是讨论了网红作为一种职业的吸引力及其背后的挑战和问题。 【12题详解】 词句猜测题。由文章第一段中“The lifestyles we see advertised on social media are enticing, but under the shining appearance lie uncertain income, pay inequality, disability and mental health issues. (我们在社交媒体上看到的那些网红宣传的生活方式很enticing，但在这光鲜亮丽的外表之下，存在着收入不稳定、薪酬不平等、身体伤残以及心理健康等问题。)”可知，网光鲜亮丽的外表说明网红宣传的生活方式很诱人，enticing的意思是“诱人的，吸引人的”。可以用Attractive“吸引人的”来替换。故选C。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。由文章第三段中“The risks of self-employment are increased in the influencer industry by an absence of industry standards and little pay transparency. Influencers are often forced to assess their own value and determine fees for their work. As a result, content creators often undervalue their own creative labour, and many end up working for free. (由于网红行业缺乏行业标准，薪酬透明度也很低，个体经营的风险在这个行业里进一步增加了。网红们常常不得不自己评估自身价值，并确定自己工作的报酬。结果，内容创作者们常常低估自己的创造性劳动价值，很多人最终都是无偿工作。)”可知，第三段指出行业缺乏薪酬透明度（little pay transparency），导致创作者需自行评估劳动价值，最终低估自身工作，说明网红低估自己创作价值的原因之一是薪酬不透明。故选B。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。由文章第四段中“Influencers are also often at the mercy of algorithms — the behind-the-scenes computer programs that determine which posts are shown, in which order, to users. Platforms share little detail about their algorithms, yet they finally determine who and what gains visibility and influence on social media. The threat of invisibility is a constant source of insecurity for influencers, who are under constant pressure to feed platforms with content. (网红们还常常受算法的支配 —— 算法就是幕后的计算机程序，它们决定着哪些帖子会展示给用户，以及展示的顺序。社交媒体平台很少透露其算法的细节，但这些算法最终决定了在社交媒体上谁以及什么内容能获得关注和影响力。对于网红们来说，可能会被算法忽视的威胁一直是他们不安全感的来源，他们一直承受着要不断为平台提供内容的压力。)”可知，第四段强调平台不公开算法细节，创作者因无法预测内容曝光机制而被迫持续产出内容，导致压力，说明网红压力的来源之一是对平台算法缺乏了解。故选C。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第一段中“The lifestyles we see advertised on social media are enticing, but under the shining appearance lie uncertain income, pay inequality, disability and mental health issues. (我们在社交媒体上看到的那些网红所宣传的生活方式很诱人，但在光鲜亮丽的外表之下，存在着收入不稳定、薪酬不平等、身体损伤以及心理健康等问题。)”和最后一段“Although becoming an influencer may look appealing to more and more people, the industry’s dark underside needs to be made visible and improved through enhanced employment regulation and industry-led cultural change. (尽管成为网红对越来越多的人来说可能很有吸引力，但这个行业的阴暗面需要被曝光，并且需要通过加强就业监管和行业引领的文化变革来加以改善。)”可知，文章通过分析网红职业的吸引力及其背后的挑战，揭示了这一行业的负面影响，例如收入不稳定、算法控制、心理健康问题等。因此，作者写作的目的是展示作为在线内容创作者的黑暗面。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。 Career planning is a vital step towards achieving success and fulfillment in our lives. As we enter the workforce, it is important to have a clear understanding of our strengths, weaknesses, and goals, and to develop a plan to achieve them. ____16____ Self-assessment is the first and most crucial step in career planning. ____17____ We need to take a close look at our skills, interests, and values, and identify the careers that align with them. This requires reflection, research, and perhaps even consulting from professionals. We have identified our desired career paths, we need to set clear and measurable goals. These goals should be broken down into short-term and long-term objectives, with specific milestones and timelines, which helps us stay focused and motivated. ____18____ Another important aspect of career planning is developing the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in our chosen field. ____19____ Individuals can also pursue further education, seeking out mentors (导师，指导者) and networking opportunities. ____20____ We are no longer in an age where you select a career and stick with it until retirement. Things change fast and we need to be constantly learning. Continuous learning enables professionals to better understand the global context of their work, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to the development of their organizations and society as a whole. A. Lifelong learning is necessary. B. Thus, it provides a roadmap for our professional development. C. We cannot do this without both technical and adaptive learning. D. It is about having an open mind which analyses issues in a productive way. E. Here are some key competences recommended for your future career plan. F. It involves understanding one’s strengths, weaknesses, interests, and core values. G. This may involve gaining relevant experience through internships (实习) or volunteer work. 【答案】16. E 17. F 18. B 19. G 20. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了职业规划的重要性及具体步骤。 【16题详解】 由上文“Career planning is a vital step towards achieving success and fulfillment in our lives. As we enter the workforce, it is important to have a clear understanding of our strengths, weaknesses, and goals, and to develop a plan to achieve them.(职业规划是我们在生活中获得成功和满足的重要一步。当我们进入职场时，重要的是要清楚地了解我们的优势、劣势和目标，并制定实现这些目标的计划)”可知，文章开篇介绍了职业规划的重要性，接下来应该是引出下文关于职业规划的具体内容。E 选项“Here are some key competences recommended for your future career plan.(以下是为你未来的职业规划推荐的一些关键能力)”起到了承上启下的作用，引出下文对职业规划具体步骤的阐述。故选E。 【17题详解】 由上文“Self-assessment is the first and most crucial step in career planning. (自我评估是职业规划中首要且最关键的一步)”可知，本空应围绕自我评估展开，进一步说明自我评估的具体内容。F选项“It involves understanding one’s strengths, weaknesses, interests, and core values. (它包括了解自己的优势、劣势、兴趣和核心价值观)”与上文衔接紧密，具体解释了自我评估所涉及的方面，It指代Self-assessment。故选F。 【18题详解】 由上文“We have identified our desired career paths, we need to set clear and measurable goals. These goals should be broken down into short-term and long-term objectives, with specific milestones and timelines, which helps us stay focused and motivated. (我们已经确定了我们想要的职业道路，我们需要设定明确且可衡量的目标。这些目标应该分解为短期和长期目标，并制定具体的里程碑和时间表，这有助于我们保持专注和动力)”可知，讲述了确定职业道路后设定目标的相关内容。B选项“Thus, it provides a roadmap for our professional development. (因此，它为我们的职业发展提供了路线图)”中的it指代上文设定的目标，“provides a roadmap for our professional development”说明了设定目标对职业发展的重要性，是对上文内容的总结和进一步阐述，强调了目标对于职业发展的指引作用。故选B。 【19题详解】 由上文“Another important aspect of career planning is developing the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in our chosen field. (职业规划的另一个重要方面是培养在我们所选领域取得成功所必需的技能和知识)”可知，提到了在所选领域取得成功需要培养技能和知识，下文“Individuals can also pursue further education, seeking out mentors (导师，指导者) and networking opportunities. (个人也可以追求进一步的教育，寻找导师和建立人脉的机会)”介绍了其他培养技能和知识的方式。G选项“This may involve gaining relevant experience through internships (实习) or volunteer work. (这可能包括通过实习或志愿者工作获得相关经验)”也是培养技能和知识的一种方式，This指代上文提到的“developing the skills and knowledge”，与上下文衔接紧密，介绍了除了进一步教育等方式外，还可以通过实习或志愿工作来获取经验提升技能知识。故选G。 【20题详解】 由下文“We are no longer in an age where you select a career and stick with it until retirement. Things change fast and we need to be constantly learning. Continuous learning enables professionals to better understand the global context of their work, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to the development of their organizations and society as a whole. (我们不再处于一个选择一份职业并坚持到退休的时代。事情变化很快，我们需要不断学习。持续学习使专业人士能够更好地了解他们工作的全球背景，与不同的团队合作，并为他们的组织和整个社会的发展做出贡献)”可知，强调了不断学习的重要性。A选项“Lifelong learning is necessary. (终身学习是必要的)”能够概括该段的主旨，作为段落首句引出下文对终身学习重要性的具体阐述，“Lifelong learning”与下文的“constantly learning”和“Continuous learning”相呼应。故选A。 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。 My father always loved gardening. Growing prize-winning vegetables was a serious matter for my father for another 20 years after his retirement. Growing vegetables was a business for my dad. Dates when everything was planted were carefully ___21___. The type of seed used, the fertiliser and the weather were all documented. Mum ___22___ a trip out for a holiday, but it was a thing of the past. “It’s too warm today,” Dad would say. “My vegetables will need a ___23___ every three hours.” As one crop was ___24___, another was already planted, so caring for vegetables was a non-stop job. Beyond our wildest dream, Dad ___25___ the local Loxton show, where he could ___26___ his gardening skills. We all thought this was great and the ___27___ of eating free prize-winning vegetables was even better. Mum complained, “He is ___28___ in getting them ready.” However, soon she loved others’ remarks about how ___29___ she was to have all the produce. Then came that fateful day. My dad’s 19 _____30_____ went into the show with first prizes coming home. Then he stayed up to _____31_____ his prize-winning vegetables, really gardening with interest. Rather than using any chemicals, Dad wandered, with insects caught, in case of a small hole on the vegetables. He then went rather quiet for weeks to the point where Mum was wondering what was in his mind. He finally _____32_____, “This year I won’t enter the show. It’s fair to give others a(n) _____33_____ to win.” Of course, Dad kept gardening, just in a more _____34_____ way, and both of my parents got to sleep all night and went on occasional _____35_____. Our fridges were still being filled. 21. A. recorded B. arranged C. fixed D. changed 22. A. complained about B. set aside C. brought out D. longed for 23. A. shade B. rest C. meal D. drink 24. A. sheltered B. harvested C. cooked D. attached 25 A. discovered B. updated C. designed D. celebrated 26. A. take up B. comment on C. show off D. pick up 27. A. delight B. feeling C. trick D. reward 28. A. occupied B. involved C. interested D. stuck 29. A. different B. enthusiastic C. lucky D. outstanding 30. A. performances B. prizes C. ideas D. entries 31. A. pick B. guard C. plant D. choose 32. A. announced B. whispered C. cheered D. requested 33. A. voice B. idea C. right D. chance 34. A. careful B. skillful C. relaxing D. casual 35. A. parties B. conversations C. jobs D. trips 【答案】21. A 22. D 23. D 24. B 25. A 26. C 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. D 31. B 32. A 33. D 34. C 35. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者的父亲在退休后重拾种菜的兴趣爱好，还参加了展览，最终成功获奖。后来作者的父亲认为自己应该给其他人获胜的机会，于是放弃参加展览，开始悠闲种菜，享受生活。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：每样东西种植的日期都被仔细地记录了下来。A. recorded记录；B. arranged安排；C. fixed修理；D. changed改变。根据下文“The type of seed used, the fertiliser and the weather were all documented.”可知，父亲将使用的种子的种类、肥料和天气状况都记录在册。由此可知，此处表示所有蔬菜的种植日期都被仔细地记录下来。故选A项。 【22题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：妈妈渴望出去度假，但那是过去的事了。A. complained about抱怨；B. set aside把……放置一旁；C. brought out使显出；D. longed for渴望。根据下文中的“but it was a thing of the past. “It’s too warm today,” Dad would say. “My vegetables will need a ____ every three hours””可知，父亲现在需要照顾他的菜地，没有时间陪母亲一起出去度假，所以此处表达母亲是渴望出去度假的，但那已经成为过去了。D项意为“渴望”，符合语境。故选D项。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“今天太热了，”爸爸会说。“我的蔬菜需要每三个小时浇一次水。”A. shade阴影；B. rest休息；C. meal一餐；D. drink饮料。根据上文中的“It’s too warm today”可推知，天太热了，蔬菜需要浇水。D项意为“饮料”，在此处引申为给蔬菜浇的水，符合语境。故选D项。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一种作物收获了，另一种作物已经种下了，所以照料蔬菜是一项不间断的工作。A. sheltered提供庇护；B. harvested收获；C. cooked烹饪；D. attached附加。根据下文中的“another was already planted, so caring for vegetables was a non-stop job”可知，照顾蔬菜是一份不间断的工作，说明是作物的收割和种植在循环往复，所以设空处表示“收割（庄稼）”。故选B项。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：出乎我们的意料，爸爸发现了当地的Loxton展览会。A. discovered发现；B. updated更新；C.designed设计；D. celebrated庆祝。根据下文中的“went into the show with first prizes coming home”可知，父亲参加展览会并获奖了，所以此处指父亲发现了当地的Loxton展览会。故选A项。 【26题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：在展会上他可以炫耀他的园艺技术。A. take up开始从事；B. comment on评论；C. show off展示；D. pick up学会。根据上文中的“the local Loxton show”及语境可知，在展览会上，父亲可以展示他的园艺技术。故选C项。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们都觉得这很棒，吃免费的获奖蔬菜的感觉更棒。A. delight高兴；B. feeling感受；C. trick诡计；D. reward回报。根据下文中的“eating free prize-winning vegetables was even better”及语境可知，作者一家都觉得这是一件不错的事，句中better说明的是“吃到免费的获奖蔬菜”的感受。故选B项。 【28题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他忙着把蔬菜准备好。A. occupied忙于……的；B. involved卷入的；C. interested感兴趣的；D. stuck卡住的。根据语境可知，父亲准备参加展览会，蔬菜需要提前准备好，所以此处指母亲抱怨父亲总是忙着准备蔬菜。故选A项。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而，很快她就喜欢上了别人说她能拥有所有的农产品是多么幸运。A. different不同的；B. enthusiastic热情的；C. lucky幸运的；D. outstanding杰出的，突出的。根据下文中的“to have all the produce”及语境可知，母亲拥有所有展会上的农产品，在别人看来母亲是幸运的。故选C项。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我爸爸的19个作品参加了展览，并获得了一等奖。A. performances演出；B. prizes奖品；C. ideas想法；D. entries参赛作品。根据下文中的“went into the show”及语境可知，此处参加展览且获奖的是父亲的19个参赛作品，即他种植的19种蔬菜。故选D项。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：然后，他熬夜守护着获奖的蔬菜，兴致勃勃地种菜。A. pick采摘；B. guard看守；C. plant种植；D. choose选择。根据下文“Rather than using any chemicals, Dad wandered, with insects caught, in case of a small hole on the vegetables.”及语境可知，父亲不使用任何化学药品，而是亲自捉蔬菜上的虫子，说明父亲对蔬菜精心看守与照料。故选B项。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他最后宣布：“今年我不参加这个节目了。给别人一个获胜的机会是公平的。”A. announced宣布；B. whispered低语；C. cheered欢呼；D. requested要求。根据下文中的“This year I won’t enter the show. It’s fair to give others a(n) ____ to win”及语境可知，父亲想让其他人也能获奖，所以决定今年不参加展览会，并将这个事情告诉大家，所以设空处表示“宣布”。故选A项。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他最后宣布：“今年我不参加这个节目了。给别人一个获胜的机会是公平的。”A. voice声音；B. idea想法；C. right权利；D. chance机会。根据上文“This year I won’t enter the show.”可知，父亲今年不会参加展览会了，说明他想要给其他人获奖的机会。故选D项。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当然，爸爸继续园艺，只是以一种更放松的方式，我的父母可以睡一整夜，偶尔去旅行。A. careful小心的；B. skillful熟练的；C. relaxing令人放松的；D. casual随意的。根据下文中的“and both of my parents got to sleep all night”可知，作者的父母不必再熬夜了，说明父亲现在种菜相对于以前是更轻松了。C项意为“令人放松的”，符合语境。故选C项。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当然，爸爸继续园艺，只是以一种更放松的方式，我的父母可以睡一整夜，偶尔去旅行。A. parties聚会；B. conversations对话；C. jobs职业；D. trips旅行。根据语境可知，在父亲以一种更放松的方式去种菜后，作者的父母不必再熬夜，闲暇时间也变多了些，所以偶尔还可以出去旅行，和上文“Mum 2 a trip out for a holiday”一致。故选D项。 第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容 (1个单词) 或括号内单词的正确形式。 Recently, researchers in China have found a new way to turn soil fertile, making ____36____ possible for humans to develop agriculture on the moon. In September, special bacteria ____37____ (introduce) into the soil and consequently they discovered that phosphorus, an important nutrient for plants, increased. By the end of October 2024, the researchers had conducted numerous ____38____ (experiment) and finally they made it. They grew a plant linked with the tobacco plant and used volcanic soil from the Changbai Mountains in Jilin province, ____39____ is similar to lunar soil. They treated the moon-like soil with three different kinds of bacteria. By ____40____ (compare), the plants raised in the bacteria-treated soil grew ____41____ (well) than plants that grew in the soil without the bacteria. Xia Yitong, ____42____ co-author of the study, said carrying food, oxygen and water to people on the moon would be ____43____ (incredible) expensive. He added, “A plant cultivation system on the moon will meet long-term food and oxygen requirements for humans, thus contributing ____44____ the human life on the moon. Other plans to grow food on the moon that do not need soil are more costly as they require materials ____45____ (transport) from Earth.” 【答案】36. it 37. were introduced 38. experiments 39. which 40. comparison 41. better 42. a 43. incredibly 44. to 45. to be transported 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了中国研究人员发现通过特殊细菌使土壤肥沃的新方法，可能实现月球农业发展的突破。 【36题详解】 考查代词。句意：最近，中国的研究人员发现了一种使土壤肥沃的新方法，使得人类在月球上发展农业成为可能。此处为“make+it+adj.+for sb. to do sth.”结构，其中it作形式宾语，真正的宾语是后面的动词不定式。故填it。 【37题详解】 考查时态和语态。句意：在九月，特殊的细菌被引入到土壤中，结果他们发现磷，一种对植物很重要的营养物质，增加了。空处为句子的谓语，根据时间状语In September可知，应用一般过去时，主语special bacteria与动词introduce之间是被动关系，应用一般过去时的被动语态，主语为复数形式，be动词用were。故填were introduced。 【38题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：到 2024 年 10 月底，研究人员已经进行了大量的实验，最终他们成功了。根据空前的numerous可知，此处应用可数名词复数形式。故填experiments。 【39题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：他们种植了一种与烟草植物有关的植物，并使用了来自吉林省长白山的火山土壤，这种土壤与月球土壤相似。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词为volcanic soil，指物，关系词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词which引导。故填which。 【40题详解】 考查名词。句意：相比之下，用细菌处理过的土壤里培育的植物比没有用细菌处理的土壤里培育的植物长得更好。根据空前介词By可知，此处应用名词作宾语，compare的名词形式为comparison，意为“比较”，by comparison是固定短语，意为“通过比较；相比之下”。故填comparison。 【41题详解】 考查副词比较级。句意：相比之下，用细菌处理过的土壤里培育的植物比没有用细菌处理的土壤里培育的植物长得更好。根据空后than可知，此处应用副词well的比较级better，修饰动词grew。故填better。 【42题详解】 考查冠词。句意：这项研究的一位共同作者夏一桐说，给月球上的人运送食物、氧气和水将会极其昂贵。co-author是可数名词，此处表示“一位共同作者”，表泛指，且co-author发音以辅音音素开头，所以用不定冠词a。故填a。 【43题详解】 考查副词。句意：这项研究的一位共同作者夏一桐说，给月球上的人运送食物、氧气和水将会极其昂贵。此处修饰形容词expensive，应用副词incredibly作状语，表示“极其；难以置信地”。故填incredibly。 【44题详解】 考查介词。句意：他补充说：“月球上的植物栽培系统将满足人类长期的食物和氧气需求，从而为月球上的人类生活做出贡献。”此处考查短语contribute to，意为“为……做出贡献”，所以此处应用介词to。故填to。 【45题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：其他在月球上种植食物而不需要土壤的计划成本更高，因为它们需要将从地球上运输的材料。require... to do sth.表示“需要……做某事”，且materials与transport之间是被动关系，应用不定式的被动形式to be done。故填to be transported。 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 46. 上周日你校组织学生参加了在科技馆举办的“走进人工智能”活动。请你为校英文报写篇报道，内容包括： 1. 时间和地点； 2. 活动内容； 3. 活动意义。 注意： 1. 词数80左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Getting Close to Artificial Intelligence ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Getting Close to Artificial Intelligence With the aim of sparking our enthusiasm for science, our school launched a meaningful activity themed “Getting Close to Artificial Intelligence” in the Science and Technology Museum last Sunday. Initially, the guide there gave us a brief introduction about the development of AI technology. Following this, we observed various AI exhibits such as the smart home devices, driverless vehicles and so on. Especially impressive was the interactive section where we chatted with AI robots and even played games with them. It was such a rewarding experience, not only enabling us to get a deep insight into AI technology but also planting a seed of science in everyone’s heart. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一篇英文报道，介绍学校组织的“走进人工智能”活动。 【详解】1.词汇积累 热情：enthusiasm→passion 有意义的：meaningful→significant 首先，最初：initially→to begin with 各种各样的：various→a variety of 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Initially, the guide there gave us a brief introduction about the development of AI technology. 拓展句：Initially, the guide there gave us a brief introduction about the development of AI technology, which gave us a better understanding of AI. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Especially impressive was the interactive section where we chatted with AI robots and even played games with them.（运用了where引导的限制性定语从句和完全倒装句） 【高分句型2】It was such a rewarding experience, not only enabling us to get a deep insight into AI technology but also planting a seed of science in everyone’s heart.（运用了not only…but also…并列结构和现在分词作定语） 第二节 读后续写 (满分25分) 47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 Moving from urban New Jersey to the Pennsylvania woods was a dream coming true for me. My home was surrounded by nature, with the nearest neighbor miles away and no phone service. As a nurse, I used to be around people, but I found immense joy in solitude and wildlife, since my whole new life was closely connected to nature and I could never feel lonely with animals nearby. One afternoon, I introduced a visiting friend to a deer I called Scarbelly, recognizable by an old wound running from her shoulder to her hip. “She had a baby last year, and she brings her baby around too,” I said happily. “They seem to like you a lot!” she remarked as the deer inched closer. “I think so, but deer aren’t easy to get close to,” I replied, enjoying the peacefulness of my life in the woods. That peaceful existence was disturbed one April morning. I woke to the sounds of birds but felt an unusual heaviness in my legs. Struggling to get up, I lost my balance and crashed into the doorframe. Something was seriously wrong: I even couldn’t feel my left arm or fingers. Panic set in as my nurse training kicked in-could I be having a stroke (中风) at just 46? I needed help, but I had no neighbors and no phone. Desperate, I muttered, “Well, God, I’ve got to do something here. I need help. Fast!” I tried to get dressed quickly and stepped outside, “Scarbelly!” I cried with all my strength. Scarbelly soon appeared on the deck, with several other deer crowding in behind her. They weren’t the rescue team I’d imagined, but they were all I had. Determined to reach the road at the top of the hill, I shuffled forward, the deer following closely. The vast lawn looming before me, I felt overwhelmed. Yet I pushed through, only to find myself at the gravel road, confused about how I’d made it that far. Scarbelly looked into my eyes, as if she had helped me along. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Suddenly, a car appeared in the distance, but when I waved, it sped past. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ As the driver drove off, the deer finally stepped away from the road. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 Suddenly, a car appeared in the distance, but when I waved, it sped past. More cars passed and my hopes dashed. “I have to go to the middle of the road,” I decided, feeling it was my only option. Seeing me step into the road, the deer formed a protective circle around me, their warmth offering solace. When a truck approached, I waved my hand desperately. To my relief, it slowed and stopped. The driver stared in disbelief at the scene before him. “Please,” I pleaded, “I need to get to the hospital. I think I had a stroke.” He hesitated but quickly jumped out to help me into the passenger seat, cautiously eyeing the deer. As the driver drove off, the deer finally stepped away from the road. I felt a wave of gratitude. “Thank you, God, for these beautiful creatures watching over me,” I prayed. At the hospital, tests confirmed I had indeed suffered a stroke. The doctor reassured me, saying, “You’re lucky you got here as quickly as you did. If you’d waited, it could have been much worse.” I realized how fortunate I was-both for the swift help I received and for the angelic presence of the deer that had guided me when I was in need. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者是一名护士，帮助了一只名叫Scarbelly的鹿。某天作者早上感到身体不适，出现了中风的症状。这时Scarbelly出现了，并且在作者去求助的路上一直帮助作者。最终作者被路过的司机发现，送往了医院，多亏了Scarbelly，作者最终得救。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“突然，远处出现了一辆汽车，但当我挥手时，它飞驰而过。”可知，第一段可描写作者在路边求助，Scarbelly提供帮助的经过。 ②由第二段首句内容“当司机开车离开时，鹿终于离开了道路”可知，第二段可描写作者被司机发现，送往医院最终得救。 2.续写线索：路边求助——Scarbelly提供温暖——被司机发现——送往医院——作者得救——作者感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①靠近：approach/get closer ②意识到：realize/be aware of ③使放心：reassure/set ... at ease 情绪类 ①感激：gratitude/appreciation ②难以置信：in disbelief/unbelievably 【点睛】[高分句型1] When a truck approached, I waved my hand desperately. (运用了when引导时间状语从句) [高分句型2] If you’d waited, it could have been much worse. (运用了if引导条件状语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $