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江苏省如皋中学2025—2026学年度高三年级测试 英 语 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 is Kate doing? A. Boarding a flight. B. Arranging a trip. C. Seeing a friend off. 2. What are the speakers talking about? A. A pop star. B. An old song. C. A radio program. 3. What will the speakers do today? A. Go to an art show. B. Meet the man's aunt. C. Eat out with Mark. 4. What does the man want to do? A. Cancel an order. B. Ask for a receipt. C. Reschedule a delivery. 5. When will the next train to Bedford leave? A. At 9:45. B. At 10:15. C. At 11:00. 第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6 、7题。 6. What will the weather be like today? A. Stormy. B. Sunny. C. Foggy. 7. What is the man going to do? A. Plant a tree. B. Move his car. C. Check the map. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Why is Kathy in California now? A. She is on vacation there. B. She has just moved there. C. She is doing business there. 9. What is the relationship between Tom and Fiona? A. Husband and wife. B. Brother and sister. C. Father and daughter. 10.What does Kathy thank Dave for? A. Finding her a new job. B. Sending her a present. C. Calling on her mother. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. How did Jack go to school when he was a child? A. By bike. B. On foot. C. By bus. 12. What is Jack's attitude toward parents driving their kids to school? A. Disapproving. B. Encouraging. C. Understanding. 13. What is the problem with some parents according to the woman? A. Overprotecting their children. B. Pushing their children too hard. C. Having no time for their children. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. Why did Marie post her kitchen gardening online at first? A. To keep records of her progress. B To sell home-grown vegetables. C. To motivate her fellow gardeners. 15. Why does Marie recommend beginners to grow strawberries? A. They need no special care. B. They can be used in cooking. C. They bear a lot of fruit soon. 16. What is difficult for Marie to grow? A. Herbs. B. Carrots. C. Pears. 17. What is Marie's advice to those interested in kitchen gardening? A. Aim high. B. Keep focused. C. Stay optimistic. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What is “Life of Johnson”? A. A magazine column. B. A TV series. C. A historical novel. 19. What is Johnson famous for? A. His acting talent. B. His humorous writing. C. His long sports career. 20. When did Johnson join Sports Times? A. In 1981. B. In 1983. C. In 1985. 第二部分 阅读理解（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） 请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最 佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A To truly help our planet, we need to connect with it. And the good news is you don’t have to be a qualified expert to support the cause. Here are some of the many incredible projects looking for volunteers. Big Butterfly Count Scheduled between 18 July and 10 August in 2025, involvement in this project run by Butterfly Conservation is more important than ever, as the 2024 results indicate a significant drop of these beautiful biodiversity indicators. Participants are asked to spend 15 minutes everyday recording butterflies they see, either via their website tracker or app. Head to bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org to join in. The Great UK WaterBlitz This twice-a-year campaign from the FreshWater Wash aims to assess water quality across the UK. The next one runs from 25-28 April 2025, and asks volunteers to record the water quality in local freshwater sources. To help in the upcoming campaign, simply register your interest at earthwatch.org.uk/greatukwaterblitz to receive more information, along with your own water testing kit. The Big Garden Birdwatch Organised by RSPB, the world’s largest garden wildlife survey runs in January each year, and asks volunteers to sign up to simply watch their gardens for an hour each day, recording the birds they see. In 2024, more than 600,000 people participated in the UK, and recorded an incredible 9.7 million birds. Visit rspb.org.uk for more details. Nature’s Calendar This initiative by the Woodland Trust looks to track seasonal shifts and patterns, to see how climate change is affecting our ecosystems. The easy, three-step process requires you to pick a species and behaviour, decide the area you’re recording, and make a note on the online system of the dates of these actions. Get involved by visiting the woodlandtrust.org.uk. 1. Which project equips participants with tools? A. Big Butterfly Count B. The Great UK WaterBlitz C. The Big Garden Birdwatch D. Nature’s Calendar 2. What is the main goal of Nature’s Calendar? A. To inform the public of seasonal shifts. B. To demonstrate biodiversity on a calendar. C. To monitor the impacts of climate change. D. To protect the wildlife living in your area. 3. What do the four projects have in common? A. They take place on a yearly basis. B. They are limited to nature reserves. C. They collect data recorded by participants. D. They ask experts to guide volunteers. B Somewhere my acquaintance with the computer started when I was working on my thesis. I was initiated into it, quite unintentionally, when I was looking for a convenient way to store my research material. I have since been busy communicating with my readers and students through the net. I can hardly believe it myself that a technophobe like me could somehow get engaged with the most modern technology! Our son has left for university and our spoilt daughter has gone overseas. Since they left home the net has become the best way for our family to communicate and share our feelings. We started off sending messages by email only -just to say hello, to seek help and to caution. Messages such as: “Please have a look at this email. I can’t open it. “Or, one that I sent to my daughter says: “So you rang to say you’d lost your credit card. The very thing that I’ve been worrying about! If you don’t try hard to mend your careless ways, you’ll wake up one morning and find that you’ve lost your brain as well.” And my son’s messages are typical in their sensational (耸人听闻的) headings, such as “Help me please!” “Help again, please!” They are always about money, no different from the notes he left when he was young. My daughter, on the other hand, would persuade her elder brother like a grand old lady: “Don’t upset Mum when I’m not home. Go back to see Mum and Dad every now and then. They’ve only got you and me.” Recently, our son has been emailing me all kinds of articles: funny, touching, intellectual. . . the lot. Recommended rending, he said, which would help me understand my students’ ideas and keep abreast of the times, so I wouldn’t be written off as over-the-hill too soon. I read the articles religiously, like an obedient pupil. I appreciate my son’s good will with mixed feelings. The kid I was bombarding with newspaper clippings not that long ago has now become my mentor! He must be thinking that his mother is still willing to embrace new ideas. That makes me fecl proud, despite the confusing sense of role reversal that I have. Through the net, we chat, exchange ideas and encourage each other with a gentle and beautiful language we seldom use. Every time I sit in front of the computer and read those instant messages, I feel warmth welling up in my heart and a profound gratitude to modern technology. 4. The author got acquainted with the net initially to ________. A keep pace with the times B. communicate with her readers C. meet academic needs D. exchange ideas with her children 5. Why did the author mention so many messages in paragraph 3? A. To show her daughter’s immaturity. B. To indicate the net’s influence on her. C. To blame her daughter’s carelessness. D. To express her love for her children. 6. Which of the following can best describe the author in the son’s eyes? A. Flexible. B. Well-educated. C. Obedient. D. Old-fashioned. 7. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. It Is the Power of the Net B. Technology Changes Life C. Here Comes a Cyber Mum D. Mum’s Role Changes C Chocolate is a popular snack, but the price of it continues to rise. Cocoa from the cacao tree is the basic ingredient of chocolate; the trees thrive in warm and damp climates but are struggling due to increasing aridity — a slow but non-stop drying of the land. This issue extends to producers around the globe, threatening cocoa production and livelihoods of farmers. Over the past 30 years, more than three-quarters of the Earth’s landmass has become drier. This dryness is a long-term transformation with disastrous consequences for ecosystems, agriculture, and livelihoods. Aridity arises from human-driven factors, including greenhouse gas emissions, unsustainable land use, and natural resource degradation. Climate change, primarily caused by fossil fuel consumption and deforestation, increases global temperatures, accelerating evaporation (蒸发) and heightening water shortage — even in regions with moderate rainfall. Unsustainable land use further intensifies aridity. Practices like deforestation and industrial farming degrade soils, removing them from protective vegetation and essential nutrients. In cocoa-producing regions, deforestation upsets local water cycles and wears away the topsoil. Degraded soils hold less water, deepening drought conditions. Cocoa is just one crop at risk. Major agricultural zones are also affected. By 2100, up to 5 billion people may live in dry lands, stretching food systems to their limit and forcing migration. Aridity also threatens ecosystems. Wildlife struggles to adapt, and plant species suited to warm and damp conditions fail to survive. Economic losses are overwhelming — Africa saw a 12% GDP decline from 1990 to 2015 due to rising aridity. Governments face additional burdens from sandstorms, wildfires, and water shortages. While aridity’s effects are severe, they are not entirely changeless. Restoring degraded lands, improving soil health, and adopting sustainable farming practices can help. Efficient water management, investment in renewable energy, and international cooperation are essential in battling aridity. As chocolate prices hit record highs in early 2025 due to dry conditions in Africa addressing aridity is a matter of urgency. Beyond saving chocolate, it’s about preserving the planet’s ability to sustain life. 8. What’s the main reason for the rising price of chocolate? A. The decline of cocoa production. B. The high cost of basic ingredients. C. The increasing demand for chocolate. D. The shortage of cocoa tree plantations. 9. What do we know about aridity? A. It is mainly caused by natural factors. B. It only affects cocoa-producing regions. C. It has a wide-ranging impact on various aspects. D. It will disappear if sustainable land use is adopted. 10. Why is Africa’s GDP decline mentioned in paragraph 5? A. To show aridity only causes economic losses in Africa. B. To prove Africa is the most severely affected by aridity. C. To criticize Africa lacks effective measures against aridity. D. To illustrate aridity has a significant influence on economy. 11. Which of the following can fight against aridity? A. Cutting off water supplies. B. Replacing renewable energy. C. Promoting soil conservation. D. Practicing industrial farming. D There has been growing concern about “digital dementia” — the idea that excessive reliance on smartphones and the internet harms cognitive (认知的) abilities. However, recent research suggests that for adults over 50, these technologies may actually have the opposite effect. A comprehensive analysis of nearly 60 studies involving 410,000 older adults found that those who frequently used smartphones, computers, and the internet were less likely to experience cognitive decline compared to those who used them less. Jared Benge and his colleague Michael Scullin at Baylor University in Texas searched the literature for studies involving the use of digital technologies in people over 50. The team focused on daily experience of dealing with digital technologies, and excluded ones focusing on gaming or brain training. This left 57 studies, most of which were done in Europe or North America, but there were papers from all around the world, says Benge. “And the effects seem to be fairly consistent.” Three key mechanisms that explain this effect says Benge. First, digital activities are more cognitively engaging than passive ones like watching TV. Second, digital technology facilitates social connections, for instance, video calls. Third, digital tools like GPS navigation help older adults maintain independence for longer, ensuring they don’t get lost even if their way-finding abilities decline, for example. The main weakness is that the studies in the analysis relied on people self-reporting how much they used smartphones, computers or the internet. In the future, technologies such as screen-time monitoring could provide objective measures. Benge also points out that the people in these studies didn’t have smartphones or internet access as children. “Does this play out for digital natives? This is a snapshot that’s encouraging, but the story is not done being told.” That said, while the results of the meta-analysis are inconclusive, they suggest that long-term technology use can be beneficial for the brain and cognition, says neuroscientist Dean Burnett. “This clearly challenges the common quick judgment that that ‘technology equals bad’ in terms of brain and mental health.” 12. What is the main finding of the recent research? A. Smartphone use leads to memory loss in seniors. B. Internet browsing prevents all forms of dementia. C. Regular tech use shows cognitive benefits for the elderly. D. Video games are better than social media for brain health. 13. What was the main focus of the studies included in the research? A. Social media habits in teenagers. B. Daily use of digital technologies. C. Digital programs for brain training. D. Digital activities in western countries. 14. How might digital technology help older adults stay independent according to Benge? A. By encouraging more self reporting. B. By giving directions and locations. C. By discouraging social interactions. D. By doing all their daily tasks automatically. 15. What is Dean Burnett’s attitude toward the research findings? A. Dismissive. B. Uncertain. C. Supportive. D. Critical. 第二节 七选五（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。 We often fall into the trap of assuming rational (理性的) thought is naturally superior to intuitive (直觉的) responses. ____16____ In truth, we should find agreement between what our heart wants and what our reason says. Rational thinking proves particularly valuable in certain situations. ____17____ Without it, we might rely too heavily on emotions, leading to poor decisions. Studies confirm that people who think rationally tend to perform better in both academic and professional settings. Moreover, it helps individuals analyze complex problems, allow for better planning and make well-informed choices. ____18____ People who are more analytic are seen less approachable, which may make them seem distant or unfeeling. As a result, they might struggle to build close relationships or communicate warmth in social situations. Intuitive thinking, though sometimes imperfect, shows impressive effectiveness in many everyday situations. Chess masters instantly recognize strong moves, firefighters make life-saving decisions through instinct, and artists create through sudden inspiration — none of which could be achieved through slow, step-by-step analysis. These examples remind us that intuition is not the opposite of reason. ____19____ In our modern world of constant information, the ability to use both thinking styles becomes especially valuable. Life is not a problem to be solved by logic alone, nor a feeling to be trusted blindly. ____20____ In the end, to live well is to think with both the precision of a scientist and the grace of an artist — calculating when needed, but never silencing the inner voice that says, “This just feels right.” A. This, however, is not the whole picture. B. It allows us to weigh evidence objectively. C. It’s experience that becomes quick and automatic. D. Wisest decisions sing when reason and intuition harmonize. E. Surprisingly, logical thinking promotes emotional intelligence. F. However, sometimes intuition can be more effective than reasoning. G. This black-and-white view overlooks the complexity of human thought. 第三部分 语言知识运用 第一节 完形填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分） Last year my husband and I planned to visit my relatives in Italy. To ____21____ with them, we had to learn Italian. I ____22____ with enthusiasm — while my husband had no ____23____ at all. “Bellissimo (very beautiful)” was the only Italian word he knew. The day arrived: While he snoozed (打瞌睡) on the plane, I nervously practiced my arrival speech over and over with my phrase book. Then we were there. “Bellissimo!” he greeted them enthusiastically. They instantly ____24____ him, cheering and laughing. He made gestures of gratitude, offering the occasional “Bellissimo!” when smiles and gestures were ____25____ . Then it was my ____26____ . I cleared my throat. “Piacere, cari cugini…” I looked around the group expectantly before I went on. ____27____ , I had prepared for this moment for a year. But my words were met with only ____28____ smiles. What was wrong? Was it my ever-present phrase book that put them off? Or was it my ___29___ — to get everything right, not to ____30____ even a moment of comprehension at our family reunion across the ocean? Whatever the ____31____ , it was clear that in my eagerness to ____32____ the language barrier, I had built one of another kind. With the best ____33____ , I had made them uncomfortable. While they appreciated my year-long effort to learn their ____34____ they loved Mr. Bellissimo, who understood the people, more. I put away my phrase book. In the following days, I ____35____ and enjoyed myself. Although I missed a word here and there, I was there with my family — and that was all that really mattered. 21. A. agree B. negotiate C. cope D. communicate 22. A. jumped in B. woke up C. backed up D. stepped aside 23. A. confidence B. interest C. reason D. ability 24. A. respected B. loved C. trusted D. supported 25. A. irrelevant B. insincere C. inadequate D. unclear 26. A. honour B. chance C. turn D. strength 27. A. As a result B. After all C. In time D. On the contrary 28. A. cold B. satisfied C. polite D. apologetic 29. A. politeness B. ability C. tolerance D. eagerness 30. A. avoid B. ignore C. forget D. miss 31. A. motivation B. cause C. consequence D. effect 32. A. break down B. build up C. walk around D. run into 33. A. explanations B. arrangements C. intentions D. solutions 34. A. book B. gesture C. custom D. language 35. A. relaxed B. admired C. blamed D. questioned 第二节 语法填空 (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。 IShowSpeed’s (甲亢哥) recent tour of China has unexpectedly evolved into a masterclass in cultural communication. The 19-year-old streamer has become an ___36___ (accident) ambassador (使者) for Chinese soft power through his exploration of several big cities in China. So far, Speed’s livestreams from China ___37___ (capture) global attention. His content has created a rare crossover moment between Western and Chinese social media ecosystems. The tour coincides perfectly with China’s efforts to boost tourism and reshape its global image. Speed’s authentic ___38___ (react) to street food, high-speed trains, and local culture have attracted millions of viewers. His moments — like challenging locals to ping-pong matches — have generated enormous interest ___39___ Chinese culture among young global audiences. Chinese officials have ___40___ (strategic) embraced Speed’s visit, seeing it as ___41___ opportunity to present a more detailed view of the country. The comment sections of his videos are filled with viewers ___42___ (express) surprise at China’s modernity and the warmth of its people. There’s also open acknowledgment from the likes of Shaun Rein, ___43___ has written numerous books that promotes China’s culture on a global scale. “Speed has done more to help China’s soft power in one day ___44___ I have in my 30-year career.” Rein exclaimed. IShowSpeed’s China adventures demonstrate how individual content creators can bridge cultural divides in ways traditional diplomacy often fails ____45____ (achieve). 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分） 第一节（满分 15 分） 46. 今年五月,雅安将举办2021年国际茶文化节(the International Tea Culture Festival 2021), 现正在招募英语口译志愿者。假如你是李华,请你用英文写一封申请信。内容包括: 1. 表达申请意愿; 2. 说明胜任理由; 3. 希望申请成功。 参考词汇:interpreter (口译者) 注意:1.词数100左右; 2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯; 3. 开头与结尾已为你写好,但不计入总词数。 Dear Sir or Madam, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分 25 分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 When he was around 5-6 years old, my brother Ted, who is four years younger to me, suddenly found his legs unable to move one night. What followed was one of the hardest times of my parents'life. Months passed with them meeting various doctors, visiting different hospitals, and knocking at the doorstep of every possible chance — all the time with Ted in their arms, since he wasn't able to walk on his own anymore. There were doubts of permanent paralysis（瘫痪）— the very mention of which was enough to break us down. From finding it extremely painful to walk, to not being able to get up on his own, and to not being able to stand at all, Ted's problem was worsening day by day. Most surprisingly, all this while, he was as strong as, perhaps, only children can be in such difficult times. During this period, it was not unusual for my mother to have sudden breakdowns. Once, she burst into tears while watching Ted playing joyfully. He wiped off her tears, and said, “Don't cry, mummy. See, I can stand and even run on my own!” Saying this, he tried to get up, stood on shaking legs for just about a few microseconds and fell down, only to be safely caught in the arms of my mom, who hugged him dearly and cried some more. This was the most heart-breaking thing that I had ever experienced. But it was also a powerful one for the simple fact that it was my little brother who taught us what life was all about—HOPE. Witnessing my brother's strong will and positive attitude inspired me as well. As a brother, I could not stand by doing nothing at all. Hope was burning in my heart when I had the idea to train my brother to walk again. I firmly believe Ted could stand up and walk as he used to. Whenever school was over, I would put Ted into a pushchair and tell my mom that we'd just go to the park. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 In the park, I would put Ted one meter away from me, encouraging him to walk. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ We agreed to keep this a secret from our parents until mom's birthday. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 江苏省如皋中学2025—2026学年度高三年级测试 英 语 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 is Kate doing? A. Boarding a flight. B. Arranging a trip. C. Seeing a friend off. 2. What are the speakers talking about? A. A pop star. B. An old song. C. A radio program. 3. What will the speakers do today? A. Go to an art show. B. Meet the man's aunt. C. Eat out with Mark. 4. What does the man want to do? A. Cancel an order. B. Ask for a receipt. C. Reschedule a delivery. 5. When will the next train to Bedford leave? A. At 9:45. B. At 10:15. C. At 11:00. 第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6 、7题。 6. What will the weather be like today? A. Stormy. B. Sunny. C. Foggy. 7. What is the man going to do? A. Plant a tree. B. Move his car. C. Check the map. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Why is Kathy in California now? A. She is on vacation there. B. She has just moved there. C. She is doing business there. 9. What is the relationship between Tom and Fiona? A. Husband and wife. B. Brother and sister. C. Father and daughter. 10.What does Kathy thank Dave for? A. Finding her a new job. B. Sending her a present. C. Calling on her mother. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. How did Jack go to school when he was a child? A. By bike. B. On foot. C. By bus. 12. What is Jack's attitude toward parents driving their kids to school? A. Disapproving. B. Encouraging. C. Understanding. 13. What is the problem with some parents according to the woman? A. Overprotecting their children. B. Pushing their children too hard. C. Having no time for their children. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. Why did Marie post her kitchen gardening online at first? A. To keep records of her progress. B. To sell home-grown vegetables. C. To motivate her fellow gardeners. 15. Why does Marie recommend beginners to grow strawberries? A. They need no special care. B. They can be used in cooking. C. They bear a lot of fruit soon. 16. What is difficult for Marie to grow? A. Herbs. B. Carrots. C. Pears. 17. What is Marie's advice to those interested in kitchen gardening? A. Aim high. B. Keep focused. C. Stay optimistic. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What is “Life of Johnson”? A. A magazine column. B. A TV series. C. A historical novel. 19. What is Johnson famous for? A. His acting talent. B. His humorous writing. C. His long sports career. 20. When did Johnson join Sports Times? A. In 1981. B. In 1983. C. In 1985. 第二部分 阅读理解（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） 请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最 佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A To truly help our planet, we need to connect with it. And the good news is you don’t have to be a qualified expert to support the cause. Here are some of the many incredible projects looking for volunteers. Big Butterfly Count Scheduled between 18 July and 10 August in 2025, involvement in this project run by Butterfly Conservation is more important than ever, as the 2024 results indicate a significant drop of these beautiful biodiversity indicators. Participants are asked to spend 15 minutes everyday recording butterflies they see, either via their website tracker or app. Head to bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org to join in. The Great UK WaterBlitz This twice-a-year campaign from the FreshWater Wash aims to assess water quality across the UK. The next one runs from 25-28 April 2025, and asks volunteers to record the water quality in local freshwater sources. To help in the upcoming campaign, simply register your interest at earthwatch.org.uk/greatukwaterblitz to receive more information, along with your own water testing kit. The Big Garden Birdwatch Organised by RSPB, the world’s largest garden wildlife survey runs in January each year, and asks volunteers to sign up to simply watch their gardens for an hour each day, recording the birds they see. In 2024, more than 600,000 people participated in the UK, and recorded an incredible 9.7 million birds. Visit rspb.org.uk for more details. Nature’s Calendar This initiative by the Woodland Trust looks to track seasonal shifts and patterns, to see how climate change is affecting our ecosystems. The easy, three-step process requires you to pick a species and behaviour, decide the area you’re recording, and make a note on the online system of the dates of these actions. Get involved by visiting the woodlandtrust.org.uk. 1. Which project equips participants with tools? A. Big Butterfly Count B. The Great UK WaterBlitz C. The Big Garden Birdwatch D. Nature’s Calendar 2. What is the main goal of Nature’s Calendar? A. To inform the public of seasonal shifts. B. To demonstrate biodiversity on a calendar. C. To monitor the impacts of climate change. D. To protect the wildlife living in your area. 3. What do the four projects have in common? A. They take place on a yearly basis. B. They are limited to nature reserves. C. They collect data recorded by participants. D. They ask experts to guide volunteers. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个招募志愿者的环保项目。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据The Great UK WaterBlitz部分中“To help in the upcoming campaign, simply register your interest at earthwatch.org.uk/greatukwaterblitz to receive more information, along with your own water testing kit. (要参与即将到来的活动，只需在earthwatch.org.uk/greatukwaterblitz网站注册，即可收到更多信息，以及你自己的水质检测工具包。)”可知，The Great UK WaterBlitz项目为参与者配备工具。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Nature’s Calendar部分中“This initiative by the Woodland Trust looks to track seasonal shifts and patterns, to see how climate change is affecting our ecosystems. (林地信托基金的这项倡议旨在追踪季节变化和模式，以了解气候变化如何影响我们的生态系统。)”可知，Nature’s Calendar的主要目标是监测气候变化的影响。故选C。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Big Butterfly Count部分中“Participants are asked to spend 15 minutes everyday recording butterflies they see, either via their website tracker or app. (参与者被要求每天花费 15 分钟，通过他们的网站追踪工具或应用程序来记录自己所看到的蝴蝶。)”、The Great UK WaterBlitz部分中“The next one runs from 25-28 April 2025, and asks volunteers to record the water quality in local freshwater sources. (下一项活动将于2025年4月25日至28日开展，届时将邀请志愿者记录当地淡水水源的水质情况。)”；The Big Garden Birdwatch部分中“Organised by RSPB, the world’s largest garden wildlife survey runs in January each year, and asks volunteers to sign up to simply watch their gardens for an hour each day, recording the birds they see. (该活动由英国皇家鸟类保护协会组织，这是全球规模最大的花园野生动物调查活动，每年于一月份开展，活动邀请志愿者报名参与，只需每天花一小时观察自家花园，并记录下所看到的鸟类。)”以及Nature’s Calendar部分中“The easy, three-step process requires you to pick a species and behaviour, decide the area you’re recording, and make a note on the online system of the dates of these actions. (这个简单易行的三步流程要求你选定一个物种及其行为表现，确定要记录的区域，并在在线系统中记录下这些行为发生的日期。)”可知，这四个项目的共同之处是它们收集参与者记录的数据。故选C。 B Somewhere my acquaintance with the computer started when I was working on my thesis. I was initiated into it, quite unintentionally, when I was looking for a convenient way to store my research material. I have since been busy communicating with my readers and students through the net. I can hardly believe it myself that a technophobe like me could somehow get engaged with the most modern technology! Our son has left for university and our spoilt daughter has gone overseas. Since they left home the net has become the best way for our family to communicate and share our feelings. We started off sending messages by email only -just to say hello, to seek help and to caution. Messages such as: “Please have a look at this email. I can’t open it. “Or, one that I sent to my daughter says: “So you rang to say you’d lost your credit card. The very thing that I’ve been worrying about! If you don’t try hard to mend your careless ways, you’ll wake up one morning and find that you’ve lost your brain as well.” And my son’s messages are typical in their sensational (耸人听闻的) headings, such as “Help me please!” “Help again, please!” They are always about money, no different from the notes he left when he was young. My daughter, on the other hand, would persuade her elder brother like a grand old lady: “Don’t upset Mum when I’m not home. Go back to see Mum and Dad every now and then. They’ve only got you and me.” Recently, our son has been emailing me all kinds of articles: funny, touching, intellectual. . . the lot. Recommended rending, he said, which would help me understand my students’ ideas and keep abreast of the times, so I wouldn’t be written off as over-the-hill too soon. I read the articles religiously, like an obedient pupil. I appreciate my son’s good will with mixed feelings. The kid I was bombarding with newspaper clippings not that long ago has now become my mentor! He must be thinking that his mother is still willing to embrace new ideas. That makes me fecl proud, despite the confusing sense of role reversal that I have. Through the net, we chat, exchange ideas and encourage each other with a gentle and beautiful language we seldom use. Every time I sit in front of the computer and read those instant messages, I feel warmth welling up in my heart and a profound gratitude to modern technology. 4. The author got acquainted with the net initially to ________. A. keep pace with the times B. communicate with her readers C. meet academic needs D. exchange ideas with her children 5. Why did the author mention so many messages in paragraph 3? A. To show her daughter’s immaturity. B. To indicate the net’s influence on her. C. To blame her daughter’s carelessness. D. To express her love for her children. 6. Which of the following can best describe the author in the son’s eyes? A. Flexible. B. Well-educated. C. Obedient. D. Old-fashioned. 7. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. It Is the Power of the Net B. Technology Changes Life C. Here Comes a Cyber Mum D. Mum’s Role Changes 【答案】4. C 5. B 6. A 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲的是电脑和网络对于作者和子女之间的关系的影响。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Somewhere my acquaintance with the computer started when I was working on my thesis. I was initiated into it, quite unintentionally, when I was looking for a convenient way to store my research material. I have since been busy communicating with my readers and students through the net.(不知从什么地方开始，我对计算机的了解始于我写论文的时候。当我在寻找一种方便的方式来存储我的研究材料时，我无意中开始使用它。此后，我一直忙于通过网络与读者和学生交流。)”可知，笔者是通过满足学术需求初次接触网络的。故选C。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Since they left home the net has become the best way for our family to communicate and share our feelings.(自从他们离开家，网络已经成为我们家人交流和分享感情的最好方式。)”和第三段“We started off sending messages by email only -just to say hello, to seek help and to caution.(一开始，我们只通过电子邮件发送信息——只是打招呼、寻求帮助和提醒。)”可知，作者在第3段提到了这么多信息是为了表明网络对她的影响。故选B。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“He must be thinking that his mother is still willing to embrace new ideas.(他一直认为他的母亲仍然愿意接受新思想。)”可知，儿子眼中的作者是灵活的，愿意接受新思想，故选A。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“I can hardly believe it myself that a technophobe like me could somehow get engaged with the most modern technology!(我自己都不敢相信，像我这样的技术恐惧症患者竟然能接触到最现代的技术！)”和最后一段“Through the net, we chat, exchange ideas and encourage each other with a gentle and beautiful language we seldom use. Every time I sit in front of the computer and read those instant messages, I feel warmth welling up in my heart and a profound gratitude to modem technology.(通过网络，我们聊天，交流思想，鼓励彼此用温柔和美丽的语言，我们很少使用。每当我坐在电脑前阅读那些即时消息时，我的心中就会涌起一股暖意，对现代科技充满了深深的感激之情。)”可知，本文主要讲的是电脑和网络对于作者和子女之间的关系的影响，因此最好的标题是C选项“Here Comes a Cyber Mum(网络妈妈来了)”。故选C。 C Chocolate is a popular snack, but the price of it continues to rise. Cocoa from the cacao tree is the basic ingredient of chocolate; the trees thrive in warm and damp climates but are struggling due to increasing aridity — a slow but non-stop drying of the land. This issue extends to producers around the globe, threatening cocoa production and livelihoods of farmers. Over the past 30 years, more than three-quarters of the Earth’s landmass has become drier. This dryness is a long-term transformation with disastrous consequences for ecosystems, agriculture, and livelihoods. Aridity arises from human-driven factors, including greenhouse gas emissions, unsustainable land use, and natural resource degradation. Climate change, primarily caused by fossil fuel consumption and deforestation, increases global temperatures, accelerating evaporation (蒸发) and heightening water shortage — even in regions with moderate rainfall. Unsustainable land use further intensifies aridity. Practices like deforestation and industrial farming degrade soils, removing them from protective vegetation and essential nutrients. In cocoa-producing regions, deforestation upsets local water cycles and wears away the topsoil. Degraded soils hold less water, deepening drought conditions. Cocoa is just one crop at risk. Major agricultural zones are also affected. By 2100, up to 5 billion people may live in dry lands, stretching food systems to their limit and forcing migration. Aridity also threatens ecosystems. Wildlife struggles to adapt, and plant species suited to warm and damp conditions fail to survive. Economic losses are overwhelming — Africa saw a 12% GDP decline from 1990 to 2015 due to rising aridity. Governments face additional burdens from sandstorms, wildfires, and water shortages. While aridity’s effects are severe, they are not entirely changeless. Restoring degraded lands, improving soil health, and adopting sustainable farming practices can help. Efficient water management, investment in renewable energy, and international cooperation are essential in battling aridity. As chocolate prices hit record highs in early 2025 due to dry conditions in Africa, addressing aridity is a matter of urgency. Beyond saving chocolate, it’s about preserving the planet’s ability to sustain life. 8. What’s the main reason for the rising price of chocolate? A. The decline of cocoa production. B. The high cost of basic ingredients. C. The increasing demand for chocolate. D. The shortage of cocoa tree plantations. 9. What do we know about aridity? A. It is mainly caused by natural factors. B. It only affects cocoa-producing regions. C. It has a wide-ranging impact on various aspects. D. It will disappear if sustainable land use is adopted. 10. Why is Africa’s GDP decline mentioned in paragraph 5? A. To show aridity only causes economic losses in Africa. B. To prove Africa is the most severely affected by aridity. C. To criticize Africa lacks effective measures against aridity. D. To illustrate aridity has a significant influence on economy. 11. Which of the following can fight against aridity? A. Cutting off water supplies. B. Replacing renewable energy. C. Promoting soil conservation. D. Practicing industrial farming. 【答案】8. A 9. C 10. D 11. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章主要讲述了全球干旱化加剧对可可种植、农业生产及生态系统的威胁，并导致巧克力价格上涨。但干旱化不仅是巧克力危机，也同时威胁农业、生态和经济。土地修复，可持续农业，资源管理以及国际合作是对抗干旱的有效措施。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段内容“… the trees thrive in warm and damp climates but are struggling due to increasing aridity—a slow but non-stop drying of the land. This issue extends to producers around the globe, threatening cocoa production and livelihoods of farmers.(……可可树在温暖潮湿的气候中生长旺盛，但由于土地逐渐变得干旱，它们的生长状况正面临困境。这一问题波及全球的生产者，威胁着可可的产量以及农民的生计。)”可知，土地逐渐变得干旱使得巧克力的原料来源可可树的生长状况面临困境，从而导致可可的产量减少，最终导致巧克力价格上涨。故选A项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段内容“This dryness is a long-term transformation with disastrous consequences for ecosystems, agriculture, and livelihoods.(这种干旱是一种长期的转变，对生态系统、农业和生计造成灾难性后果。)”可知，干旱的影响不仅限于单一区域或作物，而是广泛涉及生态、农业、经济等多方面。故选C项。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第五段内容“Economic losses are overwhelming—Africa saw a 12%GDP decline from 1990 to 2015 due to rising aridity. (经济损失极为严重——自1990年至2015年，非洲的国内生产总值下降了 12%，原因是干旱加剧。)”可知，导致非洲的国内生产总值下降的原因之一是干旱加剧，由此推知，作者以非洲为例是为了说明干旱对经济的显著影响。故选D项。 【11题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第六段内容“Restoring degraded lands, improving soil health, and adopting sustainable farming practices can help. Efficient water management, investment in renewable energy, and international cooperation are essential in battling aridity.(恢复退化的土地、改善土壤质量以及采用可持续的耕作方式都有助于缓解干旱问题。有效的水资源管理、对可再生能源的投资以及国际间的合作对于对抗干旱至关重要。)”可知，缓解或对抗干旱问题的方式有恢复退化的土地，改善土壤质量，采用可持续的耕作方式，进行有效的水资源管理，对可再生能源投资以及国际合作。因此可知，选项C“Promoting soil conservation.(促进土壤保护。)”是对抗干旱的措施。故选C项。 D There has been growing concern about “digital dementia” — the idea that excessive reliance on smartphones and the internet harms cognitive (认知的) abilities. However, recent research suggests that for adults over 50, these technologies may actually have the opposite effect. A comprehensive analysis of nearly 60 studies involving 410,000 older adults found that those who frequently used smartphones, computers, and the internet were less likely to experience cognitive decline compared to those who used them less. Jared Benge and his colleague Michael Scullin at Baylor University in Texas searched the literature for studies involving the use of digital technologies in people over 50. The team focused on daily experience of dealing with digital technologies, and excluded ones focusing on gaming or brain training. This left 57 studies, most of which were done in Europe or North America, but there were papers from all around the world, says Benge. “And the effects seem to be fairly consistent.” Three key mechanisms that explain this effect, says Benge. First, digital activities are more cognitively engaging than passive ones like watching TV. Second, digital technology facilitates social connections, for instance, video calls. Third, digital tools like GPS navigation help older adults maintain independence for longer, ensuring they don’t get lost even if their way-finding abilities decline, for example. The main weakness is that the studies in the analysis relied on people self-reporting how much they used smartphones, computers or the internet. In the future, technologies such as screen-time monitoring could provide objective measures. Benge also points out that the people in these studies didn’t have smartphones or internet access as children. “Does this play out for digital natives? This is a snapshot that’s encouraging, but the story is not done being told.” That said, while the results of the meta-analysis are inconclusive, they suggest that long-term technology use can be beneficial for the brain and cognition, says neuroscientist Dean Burnett. “This clearly challenges the common quick judgment that that ‘technology equals bad’ in terms of brain and mental health.” 12. What is the main finding of the recent research? A. Smartphone use leads to memory loss in seniors. B. Internet browsing prevents all forms of dementia. C. Regular tech use shows cognitive benefits for the elderly. D. Video games are better than social media for brain health. 13. What was the main focus of the studies included in the research? A. Social media habits in teenagers. B. Daily use of digital technologies. C. Digital programs for brain training. D. Digital activities in western countries. 14 How might digital technology help older adults stay independent according to Benge? A. By encouraging more self reporting. B. By giving directions and locations. C. By discouraging social interactions. D. By doing all their daily tasks automatically. 15. What is Dean Burnett’s attitude toward the research findings? A. Dismissive. B. Uncertain. C. Supportive. D. Critical. 【答案】12. C 13. B 14. B 15. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。近期研究对“数字痴呆”提出质疑，发现50岁以上成年人常使用数字技术或可减缓认知衰退，有认知参与、社交等益处。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“A comprehensive analysis of nearly 60 studies involving 410,000 older adults found that those who frequently used smartphones, computers, and the internet were less likely to experience cognitive decline compared to those who used them less.(一项对近60项涉及41万名老年人的研究的综合分析发现，与使用较少的人相比，经常使用智能手机、电脑和互联网的人不太可能出现认知能力下降。)”可知，近期研究的主要发现是定期使用科技产品对老年人的认知能力有好处。故选C项。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“The team focused on daily experience of dealing with digital technologies, and excluded ones focusing on gaming or brain training.(研究团队关注的是处理数字技术的日常体验，并排除了专注于游戏或大脑训练的研究。)”可知，研究纳入的主要焦点是数字技术的日常使用。故选B项。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Third, digital tools like GPS navigation help older adults maintain independence for longer, ensuring they don’t get lost even if their way-finding abilities decline, for example.(第三，GPS导航等数字工具可以帮助老年人保持更长时间的独立性，确保即使他们的寻路能力下降，他们也不会迷路。)”可知，数字技术通过提供方向和位置信息帮助老年人维持独立。故选B项。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“That said, while the results of the meta-analysis are inconclusive, they suggest that long-term technology use can be beneficial for the brain and cognition, says neuroscientist Dean Burnett. ‘This clearly challenges the common quick judgment that that ‘technology equals bad’ in terms of brain and mental health.’(也就是说，虽然meta分析的结果没有定论，但神经科学家迪恩·伯内特表示，长期使用技术可能对大脑和认知有益。‘这显然挑战了人们普遍的快速判断，即就大脑和心理健康而言，‘技术等于坏’。’)”可知，他认为该研究结果挑战了传统偏见，并对研究发现持支持态度。故选C项。 第二节 七选五（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。 We often fall into the trap of assuming rational (理性的) thought is naturally superior to intuitive (直觉的) responses. ____16____ In truth, we should find agreement between what our heart wants and what our reason says. Rational thinking proves particularly valuable in certain situations. ____17____ Without it, we might rely too heavily on emotions, leading to poor decisions. Studies confirm that people who think rationally tend to perform better in both academic and professional settings. Moreover, it helps individuals analyze complex problems, allow for better planning and make well-informed choices. ____18____ People who are more analytic are seen less approachable, which may make them seem distant or unfeeling. As a result, they might struggle to build close relationships or communicate warmth in social situations. Intuitive thinking, though sometimes imperfect, shows impressive effectiveness in many everyday situations. Chess masters instantly recognize strong moves, firefighters make life-saving decisions through instinct, and artists create through sudden inspiration — none of which could be achieved through slow, step-by-step analysis. These examples remind us that intuition is not the opposite of reason. ____19____ In our modern world of constant information, the ability to use both thinking styles becomes especially valuable. Life is not a problem to be solved by logic alone, nor a feeling to be trusted blindly. ____20____ In the end, to live well is to think with both the precision of a scientist and the grace of an artist — calculating when needed, but never silencing the inner voice that says, “This just feels right.” A. This, however, is not the whole picture. B. It allows us to weigh evidence objectively. C. It’s experience that becomes quick and automatic. D. Wisest decisions sing when reason and intuition harmonize. E. Surprisingly, logical thinking promotes emotional intelligence. F. However, sometimes intuition can be more effective than reasoning. G. This black-and-white view overlooks the complexity of human thought. 【答案】16. G 17. B 18. A 19. C 20. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章探讨了理性思维和直觉反应各自的优缺点，指出二者并非对立，而是相辅相成，明智的决策需要两者的和谐统一。 【16题详解】 上文“We often fall into the trap of assuming rational thought is naturally superior to intuitive responses. (我们常陷入认为理性思维天然优于直觉反应的陷阱。)”说明人们通常认为理性思维比直觉反应更优越，空处承接上文，应指出这种观点的片面性。G项“这种非黑即白的观点忽略了人类思维的复杂性。”符合语境。故选G。 【17题详解】 上文“Rational thinking proves particularly valuable in certain situations. (理性思维在某些情境中尤其重要。)”以及下文“Without it, we might rely too heavily on emotions, leading to poor decisions. (没有它，我们可能过于依赖情感，从而导致糟糕的决策。)”说明理性思维在特定情况下特别有价值，空处承接上文，具体解释理性思维的作用，因此B项“它让我们能客观权衡证据。”符合语境，B项中的weigh evidence与下文analyze complex problems形成呼应。故选B。 【18题详解】 下文“People who are more analytic are seen less approachable, which may make them seem distant or unfeeling. As a result, they might struggle to build close relationships or communicate warmth in social situations. (更善于分析的人显得不那么平易近人，这可能使他们显得冷漠或缺乏感情。因此，他们可能难以在社交场合建立亲密关系或传递温暖。)”说明本段讨论理性思维的缺点，与前段肯定其优点形成转折。A项“然而，这不是全部”承上启下，标志论述角度的切换，引出理性思维的局限性，符合语境。故选A。 【19题详解】 上文“These examples remind us that intuition is not the opposite of reason. (这些例子向我们表明直觉并非理性的对立面。)”以及前文用国际象棋大师、消防员、艺术家的例子说明直觉的有效性，并强调直觉与理性并非对立，空处进一步解释直觉的本质。C 项“它是快速且自动的经验”解释了直觉是基于经验的本能反应，而非与理性割裂，符合语境。故选C。 【20题详解】 上文“Life is not a problem to be solved by logic alone, nor a feeling to be trusted blindly. (生活不能仅靠逻辑解决，也非盲目依赖直觉。)”以及下文“In the end, to live well is to think with both the precision of a scientist and the grace of an artist — calculating when needed, but never silencing the inner voice that says, “This just feels right.” (最终，要想生活得好，就要兼具科学家的精准思维与艺术家的优雅思考——在需要时精打细算，但永远不要压抑内心那个“这感觉没错”的声音。)”说明生活需要逻辑与情感的平衡，并用科学家和艺术家类比理性与直觉的结合，空处需总结全文核心观点，强调理性与直觉结合的重要性。因此D项“最明智的决定诞生于理性与直觉的和谐共鸣”符合语境。故选D。 第三部分 语言知识运用 第一节 完形填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分） Last year, my husband and I planned to visit my relatives in Italy. To ____21____ with them, we had to learn Italian. I ____22____ with enthusiasm — while my husband had no ____23____ at all. “Bellissimo (very beautiful)” was the only Italian word he knew. The day arrived: While he snoozed (打瞌睡) on the plane, I nervously practiced my arrival speech over and over with my phrase book. Then we were there. “Bellissimo!” he greeted them enthusiastically. They instantly ____24____ him, cheering and laughing. He made gestures of gratitude, offering the occasional “Bellissimo!” when smiles and gestures were ____25____ . Then it was my ____26____ . I cleared my throat. “Piacere, cari cugini…” I looked around the group expectantly before I went on. ____27____ , I had prepared for this moment for a year. But my words were met with only ____28____ smiles. What was wrong? Was it my ever-present phrase book that put them off? Or was it my ___29___ — to get everything right, not to ____30____ even a moment of comprehension at our family reunion across the ocean? Whatever the ____31____ , it was clear that in my eagerness to ____32____ the language barrier, I had built one of another kind. With the best ____33____ , I had made them uncomfortable. While they appreciated my year-long effort to learn their ____34____ they loved Mr. Bellissimo, who understood the people, more. I put away my phrase book. In the following days, I ____35____ and enjoyed myself. Although I missed a word here and there, I was there with my family — and that was all that really mattered. 21. A. agree B. negotiate C. cope D. communicate 22. A. jumped in B. woke up C. backed up D. stepped aside 23. A. confidence B. interest C. reason D. ability 24. A. respected B. loved C. trusted D. supported 25. A. irrelevant B. insincere C. inadequate D. unclear 26. A. honour B. chance C. turn D. strength 27. A. As a result B. After all C. In time D. On the contrary 28. A. cold B. satisfied C. polite D. apologetic 29. A. politeness B. ability C. tolerance D. eagerness 30. A. avoid B. ignore C. forget D. miss 31. A. motivation B. cause C. consequence D. effect 32. A. break down B. build up C. walk around D. run into 33. A. explanations B. arrangements C. intentions D. solutions 34. A. book B. gesture C. custom D. language 35. A. relaxed B. admired C. blamed D. questioned 【答案】21. D 22. A 23. B 24. B 25. C 26. C 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. D 31. B 32. A 33. C 34. D 35. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者与丈夫探望意大利亲戚时，作者精心准备语言却遭遇冷场，而仅凭热情和简单词汇的丈夫反受欢迎的经历，由此领悟到真诚互动比追求语言完美更重要。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：为了和他们交流，我们必须学习意大利语。A. agree同意；B. negotiate谈判；C. cope处理；D. communicate交流。根据前文“Last year, my husband and I planned to visit my relatives in Italy.”以及后文“we had to learn Italian”可知，作者去意大利拜访亲戚，因此学习语言，目的是用意大利语与他们交流。故选D项。 【22题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我热情地加入学习——而我丈夫根本没有兴趣。A. jumped in踊跃（或热切地）参加；B. woke up醒来；C. backed up支持；D. stepped aside退到一旁。根据空后文“with enthusiasm”可知，此处指作者热情地投入学习意大利语，体现作者积极的学习态度。故选A项。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. confidence自信；B. interest兴趣；C. reason原因；D. ability能力。根据前文表示对比的while以及后文““Bellissimo (very beautiful)” was the only Italian word he knew.”可知，丈夫仅知一个意大利词Bellissimo，可推断他没有学习意大利语的兴趣，与作者热情投入形成反差。故选B项。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们立刻喜欢上了他，欢呼大笑。A. respected尊重；B. loved喜爱；C. trusted信任；D. supported支持。根据后文“cheering and laughing”以及“they loved Mr. Bellissimo”可知，丈夫到后用Bellissimo热情打招呼，引得亲戚们欢呼大笑，空处应是表达他们立刻喜欢上了丈夫。故选B项。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当微笑和手势不足以表达时，他偶尔会用“Bellissimo!”来表达感激之情。A. irrelevant不相关的；B. insincere不真诚的；C. inadequate不充分的；D. unclear不清楚的。根据前文“He made gestures of gratitude, offering the occasional “Bellissimo!” when smiles and gestures were ____5____.”可知，丈夫主要靠手势和微笑交流，当这些方式不足以表达时，才补充说Bellissimo。故选C项。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然后轮到我了。A. honour荣誉；B. chance机会；C. turn轮次；D. strength力量。根据前文作者丈夫先与亲戚完成交流可知，接下来“轮到”作者自己用意大利语交流，it’s one’s turn为固定表达，意为“轮到某人”。故选C项。 【27题详解】 考查固定短语辨析。句意：毕竟，我为这一刻准备了一年。A. As a result结果；B. After all毕竟；C. In time及时；D. On the contrary相反。根据前文“I looked around the group expectantly before I went on.”以及后文“I had prepared for this moment for a year”可知，作者在开口前期待地环顾人群，并强调自己为这一刻准备了一年，说明作者之所以期待，是因为自己做了充分准备。B项After all表示“毕竟”，用于强调原因，符合题意。故选B项。 【28题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但我所说的话只换来了礼貌的微笑。A. cold冷的；B. satisfied满意的；C. polite礼貌的；D. apologetic道歉的。根据前文的But和only可知，作者的认真准备未达预期效果，与丈夫引发的cheering and laughing形成强烈对比，暗示亲戚们的反应平淡客气，因此推断作者说意大利语只换来了大家礼貌性的微笑。故选C项。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：还是因为我的急切心情——想要把一切都做对，不想错过家庭团聚时任何理解的时刻吗？ A. politeness礼貌；B. ability能力；C. tolerance忍受；D. eagerness急切。根据后文“to get everything right, not to ____10____ even a moment of comprehension at our family reunion across the ocean?”和“in my eagerness to”可知，作者急于把意大利语说好，追求完美，不想错过任何理解的机会。故选D项。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. avoid避免；B. ignore忽视；C. forget忘记；D. miss错过。根据前文，以及“get everything right”可知，作者希望利用所学意大利语与家人顺畅交流，唯恐因语言问题导致交流不畅，因此不想在跨洋的家庭团聚中错过任何（被）理解的时刻。故选D项。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：无论原因是什么，很明显，在我急切地想要打破语言障碍的同时，却筑起了另一种隔阂。A. motivation动机；B. cause原因；C. consequence结果；D. effect影响。根据前文“Was it my ever-present phrase book that put them off? Or was it my ____9____ — to get everything right, not to ____10____ even a moment of comprehension at our family reunion across the ocean?”可知，作者列举了可能导致冷场的两种推测原因，可能是她随身的短语本或是急切交流的心情，空处与whatever搭配，总结上述种种现象产生的原因。故选B项。 【32题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意同上。A. break down打破；B. build up建立；C. walk around四处走动；D. run into遇到。根据前文作者希望与家人顺畅交流以及空后“the language barrier”可知，她学习意大利语的目的就是消除语言上的沟通障碍，与后文“built one of another kind”形成对比。故选A项。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：尽管我本意是好的，却让他们感到不舒服。A. explanations解释；B. arrangements安排；C. intentions意图；D. solutions解决方案。with the best intentions是固定搭配，意为“出于好意”，与后文“made them uncomfortable”形成转折，表明作者虽出于善意，却导致了反效果。故选C项。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：尽管他们欣赏我花一整年学习他们语言的努力，但他们更喜爱那个更懂得如何与人相处的Mr. Bellissimo。A. book书；B. gesture手势；C. custom习俗；D. language语言。根据前文“we had to learn Italian”以及“I nervously practiced my arrival speech over and over with my phrase book”可知，作者为了和意大利亲戚们顺畅交流一直在努力地学习意大利语，说明亲戚们欣赏的是作者学习他们的语言的努力。故选D项。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在接下来的几天里，我放松下来，玩得很开心。A. relaxed放松；B. admired钦佩；C. blamed责备；D. questioned质疑。根据前文“I put away my phrase book.”以及后文“enjoyed myself”可知，作者不再过度依赖语言准备，心态开始转变，进而放松下来，享受当下。故选A项。 第二节 语法填空 (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。 IShowSpeed’s (甲亢哥) recent tour of China has unexpectedly evolved into a masterclass in cultural communication The 19-year-old streamer has become an ___36___ (accident) ambassador (使者) for Chinese soft power through his exploration of several big cities in China. So far, Speed’s livestreams from China ___37___ (capture) global attention. His content has created a rare crossover moment between Western and Chinese social media ecosystems. The tour coincides perfectly with China’s efforts to boost tourism and reshape its global image. Speed’s authentic ___38___ (react) to street food, high-speed trains, and local culture have attracted millions of viewers. His moments — like challenging locals to ping-pong matches — have generated enormous interest ___39___ Chinese culture among young global audiences. Chinese officials have ___40___ (strategic) embraced Speed’s visit, seeing it as ___41___ opportunity to present a more detailed view of the country. The comment sections of his videos are filled with viewers ___42___ (express) surprise at China’s modernity and the warmth of its people. There’s also open acknowledgment from the likes of Shaun Rein, ___43___ has written numerous books that promotes China’s culture on a global scale. “Speed has done more to help China’s soft power in one day ___44___ I have in my 30-year career.” Rein exclaimed. IShowSpeed’s China adventures demonstrate how individual content creators can bridge cultural divides in ways traditional diplomacy often fails ____45____ (achieve). 【答案】36. accidental 37. have captured 38. reactions 39. in 40. strategically 41. an 42. expressing 43. who 44. than 45. to achieve 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲述了主播IShowSpeed的中国之旅如何意外地成为文化交流的桥梁，通过直播展示中国城市、美食、高铁等元素，吸引了全球观众，提升了中国软实力，并与传统外交形成对比。 36题详解】 考查形容词。句意：这位 19 岁的网络主播通过对中国多个大城市的探索，意外地成为了中国软实力的传播者。修饰名词ambassador用形容词accidental。故填accidental。 【37题详解】 考查时态。句意：截至目前，甲亢哥在中国的直播活动已经吸引了全球的目光。根据上文So far可知为现在完成时，主语为livestreams，助动词用have。故填have captured。 38题详解】 考查名词。句意：甲亢哥对街头美食、高速列车以及当地文化的真挚反应吸引了数以百万计的观众。作主语，用名词reaction，根据谓语动词“have attracted”可知，此处为名词复数形式。故填reactions。 【39题详解】 考查介词。句意：他的这些举动——比如和当地人挑战乒乓球比赛——在年轻的世界观众中引发了对中华文化的极大兴趣。interest in sth.为固定搭配，表示“对……的兴趣”。故填in。 【40题详解】 考查副词。句意：中国官员对甲亢哥的来访给予了积极的回应，他们将此视为一个展示本国更全面情况的契机。修饰动词embrace用副词strategically。故填strategically。 【41题详解】 考查冠词。句意：中国官员对甲亢哥的来访给予了积极的回应，他们将此视为一个展示本国更全面情况的契机。此处opportunity为泛指，且是发音以元音音素开头的单词。故填an。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：他视频的评论区里满是观众，他们对中国的现代化程度以及中国人民的友善表示惊叹。此处express与viewers构成主动关系，故用现在分词作宾补。故填expressing。 【43题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：像肖恩·里恩这样的人也公开表示了认同，他著有多部在全球范围内推广中国文化的著作。非限制性定语从句修饰先行词Shaun Rein，在从句作主语，指人。故填who。 【44题详解】 考查介词。句意：雷恩兴奋地说道：“在短短一天的时间里，甲亢哥就为中国的软实力做出了比我 30 年职业生涯所取得的还要大的贡献。”“more...than...”为比较结构，表示“比……更多”。故填than。 【45题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：甲亢哥在华的种种经历表明，个体内容创作者能够以传统外交手段往往难以实现的方式，跨越文化鸿沟。此处为短语fail to do sth.表示“未能做某事”。故填to achieve。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分） 第一节（满分 15 分） 46. 今年五月,雅安将举办2021年国际茶文化节(the International Tea Culture Festival 2021), 现正在招募英语口译志愿者。假如你是李华,请你用英文写一封申请信。内容包括: 1. 表达申请意愿; 2. 说明胜任理由; 3. 希望申请成功。 参考词汇:interpreter (口译者) 注意:1.词数100左右; 2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯; 3. 开头与结尾已为你写好,但不计入总词数。 Dear Sir or Madam, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Sir or Madam, My name is Li Hua, a senior 3 student from Ya’an. Learning that The International Tea Culture Festival 2021 will be held in Ya’an in July, I really hope to be one of the interpreters for it. I believe I’m the right person for the job. First of all, I have a good command of English, which allows me to communicate with foreigners with no barriers. Besides, I have participated in some activities to serve as an interpreter , which gains me valuable experience. Furthermore, I have a good knowledge of the local tea history and culture. So I’m qualified to be an interpreter for the festival. I’d appreciate it if I can get your offer. Thank you very much! Looking forward to your earliest reply. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一封申请信，申请成为2021年国际茶文化节的英语口译志愿者。 【详解】1.词汇积累 希望：hope→wish 此外：besides→what’s more 参加：participate in→take part in 感激：appreciate→be grateful 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Furthermore, I have a good knowledge of the local tea history and culture. So I’m qualified to be an interpreter for the festival. 拓展句：Furthermore, because I have a good knowledge of the local tea history and culture, I’m qualified to be an interpreter for the festival. 【点睛】【高分句型1】First of all, I have a good command of English, which allows me to communicate with foreigners with no barriers.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】I’d appreciate it if I can get your offer. （运用了if引导的条件状语从句） 第二节（满分 25 分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 When he was around 5-6 years old, my brother Ted, who is four years younger to me, suddenly found his legs unable to move one night. What followed was one of the hardest times of my parents'life. Months passed with them meeting various doctors, visiting different hospitals, and knocking at the doorstep of every possible chance — all the time with Ted in their arms, since he wasn't able to walk on his own anymore. There were doubts of permanent paralysis（瘫痪）— the very mention of which was enough to break us down. From finding it extremely painful to walk, to not being able to get up on his own, and to not being able to stand at all, Ted's problem was worsening day by day. Most surprisingly, all this while, he was as strong as, perhaps, only children can be in such difficult times. During this period, it was not unusual for my mother to have sudden breakdowns. Once, she burst into tears while watching Ted playing joyfully. He wiped off her tears, and said, “Don't cry, mummy. See, I can stand and even run on my own!” Saying this, he tried to get up, stood on shaking legs for just about a few microseconds and fell down, only to be safely caught in the arms of my mom, who hugged him dearly and cried some more. This was the most heart-breaking thing that I had ever experienced But it was also a powerful one for the simple fact that it was my little brother who taught us what life was all about—HOPE. Witnessing my brother's strong will and positive attitude inspired me as well. As a brother, I could not stand by doing nothing at all. Hope was burning in my heart when I had the idea to train my brother to walk again. I firmly believe Ted could stand up and walk as he used to. Whenever school was over, I would put Ted into a pushchair and tell my mom that we'd just go to the park. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 In the park, I would put Ted one meter away from me, encouraging him to walk. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ We agreed to keep this a secret from our parents until mom's birthday. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】In the park, I would put Ted one meter away from me, encouraging him to walk. His initial attempts were shaky, and he would often fall in my arms after just a couple of steps. I kept telling him that each small step was a victory. During that tough time, we had gone through countless days of helplessness, breakdowns and despair. We celebrated every attempt and every inch forward, becoming full of hope for the future. I knew that this was more than just physical training, it was a lesson in perseverance for both of us. Gradually, His legs began to gain strength, and his falls became less frequent. We agreed to keep this a secret from our parents until mom's birthday. We wanted to give her the most memorable gift—a miracle we had been working on. As the day approached, Ted's steps became more confident and his falls became fewer. On mom's birthday, we led our parents to the living room where Ted was waiting, standing on his own. With a signal, he started walking towards mom, his every step a testament to his incredible courage. The look of shock and joy on our parents' faces was indescribable. Tears streamed down my mom's cheeks as she watched Ted walk into her arms. It was a moment of triumph, a celebration of hope, and the best birthday present we could have ever given. Our secret training had paid off, and Ted's journey was a reminder to all of us that hope, combined with action, can lead to miracles. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者的弟弟5、6岁的时候，有一天晚上突然发现他的腿不能动了。这段时期成为了一家人最艰难的时期，弟弟如此的坚强，也使得作者领悟到了生活的真谛。作者决定帮助弟弟，带领弟弟秘密训练。 【详解】1.段落续写： 由第一段首句内容“在公园里，我会把泰德放在离我一米远的地方，鼓励他走路。”可知，第一段可描写弟弟的努力、作者的鼓励以及弟弟的腿开始有力气了，摔倒的次数也少了。 ②由第二段首句内容“我们说好在妈妈生日之前不让父母知道这个秘密。”可知，第二段可描写作者完成比赛，吃到了巧克力棒。 2.续写线索：跌倒——作者鼓励——摔倒次数减少——在父母面前走路——父母感动——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 庆祝：celebrate /observe 获得：gain/acquire 开始：start /begin 导致：lead to /result in 情绪类 自信的：confident/ self-assurance 难以置信的：incredible/ unbelievable 【点睛】[高分句型1] As the day approached, Ted's steps became more confident and his falls became fewer. (运用了as引导时间状语从句) [高分句型2] I knew that this was more than just physical training, it was a lesson in perseverance for both of us. (运用了省略that的宾语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $