精品解析：上海市松江二中2025-2026学年高三上学期9月开学考试英语试题

2025学年第一学期阶段练习 高三英语试卷 考试时间：105分钟 满分：115分 I. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. Gen-Z Seeks Age-Old Health Remedies in TCM Night Markets Amid the cool night breeze of Baiyin, a city ___1___ (locate) in Northwest China's Gansu province, the scent of astragalus (黄芪), angelica (当归), and other herbs permeates the air as crowds gather beneath glowing lights surrounding cupping (拔火罐) stations and pulse-reading booths. These organic scenes unfold at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Night Market in Wansheng Park, ___2___ millennia-old healing wisdom comes alive, becoming a trendy evening ritual among China's Generation Z (those born between the mid-1990s and the early 2010s). “Previous TCM treatments leave me ___3___ (drained) and more energetic,” says 21-year-old Yu Huiyan as she extends her wrist for a pulse diagnosis, “that’s why I’m searching the night market for herbal remedies.” After a tongue examination and diligent pulse reading, the doctor noted her weak pulse and signs of fatigue, then prescribed ___4___ blend of TCM herbs to boost energy, dispel dampness, and aid in digestion. Yu says she and many of her peers have been drawn to TCM in recent years. Having taken TCM electives in college, her interest deepened after the start of her career. “I'd love to use traditional remedies and appropriate techniques to help take care of ___5___ and those around me.” The TCM night market ___6___be seen as evidence that acupuncture (针灸), cupping, together with other practices like foot baths, massage, and ear seeds, ___7___(gain) popularity among the youth day by day. Han Long, a TCM physician with over a decade of experience at Baiyin First People's Hospital, highlights classic texts, such as Huangdi Neijing (Inner Canon of the Yellow Emperor), ___8___keys to understanding the body's mysteries. “I hope more young people embrace TCM to enhance their own health and that of their families,” Han says. ___9___ opening in early July, Wansheng Park has transformed into a wellness hub, where medical staff from over 30 local institutions offer free consultations, answer health questions, share TCM wellness tips, and provide personalized advice. “Over 2,000 people come here daily, with mostly young people ____10____ (queue) up for everything from pulse diagnoses to fragrant sachets and herbal tea,” Zhu adds. 【答案】1. located 2. where 3. less drained 4. a 5. myself 6. can##could##may##might 7. is gaining 8. as 9. Since 10. queuing 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文主要讲述了在中国甘肃省白银市的万盛公园的中医夜市上，中医文化深受Z世代年轻人喜爱的现象。 【1题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在位于中国西北部甘肃省的白银市凉爽的夜风中，黄芪、当归和其他草药的香气弥漫在空气中，人群聚集在火罐站和脉诊摊位周围的灯光下。be located in为固定短语，意为“位于”，此处应用非谓语动词形式作后置定语，修饰a city，所以用located。故填located。 【2题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：这些充满生机的场景发生在万盛公园的中医夜市，在这里千年的中医治疗智慧鲜活起来，成为中国Z世代（出生于20世纪90年代中期到21世纪10年代初期的人）中一种时尚的夜间活动。“____2____ millennia - old healing wisdom comes alive”为定语从句，先行词为the Traditional Chinese Medicine Night Market in Wansheng Park，在从句中作地点状语，所以用关系副词where引导该定语从句。故填where。 【3题详解】 考查形容词比较级。句意：21岁的于慧妍伸出手腕进行脉诊时说：“以前的中医治疗让我不那么疲惫，而且更有活力，这就是为什么我在夜市寻找草药疗法。”根据后文“and more energetic”可知，此处应用比较级，且根据语境，应该是让她不那么疲惫，drained的比较级为less drained。故填less drained。 【4题详解】 考查冠词。句意：在进行舌诊和仔细的脉诊后，医生注意到她脉象虚弱且有疲劳迹象，然后开了一种中药配方来增强精力、祛湿和帮助消化。a blend of为固定搭配，意为“一种……的混合”，此处表示一种中药配方，所以用不定冠词a。故填a。 【5题详解】 考查反身代词。句意：我想用传统疗法和恰当的方法来照顾我自己和我身边的人。根据语境，这里表示照顾自己，所以用反身代词myself。故填myself。 【6题详解】 考查情态动词。句意：中医夜市可以（可能）被视为针灸、拔罐以及足浴、按摩和耳穴压豆等其他疗法日益受到年轻人欢迎的证据。此处表示“可以，可能”，说明一种推测或可能性，can/could/may/might都有此含义，符合语境。故填can/could/may/might。 【7题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：中医夜市可以（可能）被视为针灸、拔罐以及足浴、按摩和耳穴压豆等其他疗法日益受到年轻人欢迎的证据。根据语境及“day by day（日益）”可知，此处表示现阶段正在发生的动作，应用现在进行时，其结构为“am/is/are +现在分词”，主语acupuncture, cupping, together with other practices like foot baths, massage, and ear seeds遵循就远原则，以acupuncture, cupping为主语，视为复数，所以用are gaining。但当把这些中医疗法看作一个整体概念时，也可用is gaining。故填is gaining。 【8题详解】 考查介词。句意：韩龙是白银市第一人民医院一位有十多年经验的中医师，他强调经典文本，如《黄帝内经》，是理解人体奥秘的关键。highlight...as...为固定搭配，意为“将……视为/强调为……”，所以用as。故填as。 【9题详解】 考查介词。句意：自7月初开业以来，万盛公园已经变成了一个健康中心，来自30多家当地机构的医务人员在这里提供免费咨询、解答健康问题、分享中医养生小贴士并提供个性化建议。根据句子时态“has transformed（现在完成时）”以及语境可知，此处表示“自……以来”，所以用Since。首字母大写。故填Since。 【10题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：朱补充说：“每天有2000多人来到这里，大多数是年轻人，他们排队等候从脉诊到香囊和凉茶等各种服务。”此处为with的复合结构，即“with +宾语+宾语补足语”，young people与queue之间是主动关系，所以用现在分词queuing作宾语补足语。故填queuing。 Section B Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. prepare B. graduate C. duly D. creative E. transforming F. conventional G. addressing H. ethics I. bilingual J. rapidly K. prioritize Ohio State University says all students will be required to train in AI Ohio State University has announced that all of its students will be using artificial intelligence later this year, requiring them to become fluent in combining ___11___ learning with AI. “Ohio State has an opportunity and responsibility to ___12___students to not just keep up, but lead in this workforce of the future,” said the university’s president, Walter Ted Carter Jr. He added, “Artificial intelligence is ___13___ the way we live, work, teach and learn. In the not-so-distant future, every job, in every industry, is going to be affected in some way by AI.” Ohio State’s academic vice president, Ravi Bellamkonda, added that its AI fluency initiative will include education about the technology throughout the undergraduate curriculum. “Through the initiative, Ohio State students will be ‘___14___’ – fluent in both their major field of study and the application of AI in that area,” he said. The university said its program will ___15___ the incoming freshman class and future classes, in order to make every Ohio State ___16___ “fluent in AI and how it can be responsibly applied to advance their field”. The novel embrace of AI in higher education comes as a recent study by the Pew Research Center found 26% of teenagers used ChatGPT for schoolwork in 2024 – twice as many as in 2023. But with AI ___17___ becoming mainstream, students will not be allowed to use generative AI to pass off assignments as their own work – and faculty staff will be advised on how to maintain academic integrity. Steven Brown, an associate professor of philosophy at the university, told NBC News that after students turned in the AI-assisted papers he found “a lot of really ___18___ ideas”. Brown said that banning AI from classwork is “shortsighted”, and he encouraged his students to discuss ___19___ and philosophy with AI chatbots. “It would be a disaster for our students to have no idea how to effectively use one of the most powerful tools that humanity has ever created,” Brown said. “AI is such a powerful tool for self-education that we must rapidly adapt our teaching methods or be left in the dust.” “AI technology is here to stay,” said then lieutenant governor (副州长) Jon Husted last year while announcing an AI toolkit for schools, adding that it would help the state lead in ____20____ the challenges and opportunities brought by artificial intelligence. 【答案】11. F 12. A 13. E 14. I 15. K 16. B 17. J 18. D 19. H 20. G 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章讲述了俄亥俄州立大学将要求学生学习专业领域知识与人工智能的结合，以引领未来。该校的AI熟练度计划贯穿本科教育，指导教师维护学术诚信，反对禁止AI用于课堂。副州长表示，AI技术将长期存在，学校推出的AI工具包将助力该州应对挑战与机遇。 【11题详解】 考查形容词。句意：俄亥俄州立大学宣布，今年晚些时候，所有学生都将使用人工智能，这要求他们熟练地将传统学习与人工智能相结合。结合句意可知，此处表示“传统的”，与后文的“learning”构成名词短语，应用形容词conventional，作定语。故填F。 【12题详解】 考查动词。句意：“俄亥俄州立大学有机会也有责任让学生做好准备，不仅跟上未来劳动力的步伐，而且要引领未来劳动力，”该校校长Walter Ted Carter Jr.说。结合句意可知，此处表示“做好准备”，应用动词prepare，且此处为短语have an opportunity and responsibility to do sth.，故空处应用动词原形。故填A。 【13题详解】 考查动词。句意：他补充说：“人工智能正在改变我们的生活、工作、教学和学习方式。在不久的将来，每个行业的每一份工作都会在某种程度上受到人工智能的影响。”结合句意可知，此处表示“改变”，应用动词transform，且结合语境可知，此处表示动作正在进行，应用现在分词形式与is构成现在进行时。故填E。 【14题详解】 考查形容词。句意：“通过这项计划，俄亥俄州立大学的学生将成为‘双语者’——精通他们的专业领域以及人工智能在该领域的应用，”他说。结合后文“fluent in both their major field of study and the application of AI in that area”可知，学生将成为“双语者”，即精通专业和人工智能应用的人，应用形容词bilingual，作表语。故填I。 【15题详解】 考查动词。句意：该校表示，其计划将优先考虑新生和未来的班级，以便让每一个俄亥俄州立大学的毕业生“精通人工智能，以及如何负责任地应用人工智能来推动他们的领域发展”。结合句意可知，此处表示“优先考虑”，应用动词prioritize，且will后接动词原形。故填K。 【16题详解】 考查名词。句意：同上。结合句意可知，此处表示“毕业生”，应用名词graduate，且every后接可数名词单数形式。故填B。 【17题详解】 考查副词。句意：但随着人工智能迅速成为主流，学生将不被允许使用生成式人工智能来冒充自己作业——教师将被建议如何维护学术诚信。结合句意可知，此处表示“迅速地”，应用副词rapidly，修饰动词becoming。故填J。 【18题详解】 考查形容词。句意：俄亥俄州立大学哲学副教授Steven Brown告诉NBC新闻，在学生提交了人工智能辅助的论文后，他发现了很多非常有创意的想法。结合句意可知，此处表示“有创意的”，应用形容词creative，作定语修饰名词ideas。故填D。 【19题详解】 考查名词。句意：Brown说，禁止在课堂上使用人工智能是“短视的”，他鼓励他的学生与人工智能聊天机器人讨论伦理和哲学问题。结合句意可知，此处表示“伦理”，应用名词ethics，作discuss的宾语。故填H。 【20题详解】 考查动词。句意：“人工智能技术将长期存在，”时任副州长Jon Husted去年在宣布学校人工智能工具包时说，并补充说，这将有助于该州率先应对人工智能带来的挑战和机遇。结合句意可知，此处表示“应对”，应用动词address，且lead in doing sth.为固定短语，意为“带头做某事”，故空处应用动名词形式。故填G。 II. Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. The idea that young people today have a damaging relationship with digital technology — a relationship that leaves them ____21____ grounded in the real world and psychologically and socially undeveloped — is not just an old person’s concern. According to a 2023 survey, seventy-five percent of young people were worried about social media’s impact on young people’s mental health. Sixty percent of Gen Z adults said that they wished they could return to the predigital era, a time that largely ____22____ their own lives. Consumer trends also demonstrate the historical nostalgia (怀旧). The oft-noted increase in sales of vinyl records, CDs, ____23____ books and board games is driven only in part by older adults looking to ____24____ their youth. Young people who grew up on digital entertainments are also a major force behind this revitalization. Is Gen Z really in the grip of historical nostalgia — and if so, is that a good or bad thing? Nostalgia gets a bad rap. It is often characterized as an unproductive ____25____ with an idealized past, one that prevents people from living in the present and planning for the future. In reality, nostalgia, often a source of comfort, guidance and inspiration, helps people ____26____ in the present and build a better future. ____27____, nostalgia is, counterintuitively, a future-oriented endeavor. We draw on it to resolve our dissatisfactions in the present and to ____28____ with hope and determination. Yes, nostalgia can be indulged. But for most people, most of the time, it is a stabilizing and ____29____ force. Given Gen Z’s ____30____ about their relationships with the digital technologies that have saturated their lives, perhaps they are ____31____ mining the past to enrich their present lives — especially by fostering a greater appreciation for ____32____ living. This is how they reap the benefits of the pre-internet world. For example, the practice of listening to an entire vinyl record is a valuable exercise in ____33____ focus, since you can’t click on a YouTube video halfway through. Even something as simple as a board game night with friends may help them feel more comfortable and confident in professional social settings. There is no reason to think that members of Gen Z are turning against modern technology. By many metrics, they appear to be enthusiastic about the latest innovations. But progress always involves ____34____. Historical nostalgia may be helping a younger generation to harness the benefits of new technology while preserving the virtues of the tangible, physical experiences that remain essential to human flourishing. With the rise of artificial intelligence, all eyes are on the future. But it is worth looking to the past, as Gen Z appears to be doing, to ____35____ the future we actually want. 21. A. basically B. effectively C. insufficiently D. desperately 22. A. defines B. predates C. follows D. influences 23. A. physical B. electronic C. second-hand D. classic 24. A. reserve B. recover C. revisit D. rewrite 25. A. interaction B. comparison C. obsession D. familiarity 26. A. survive B. thrive C. remain D. resign 27. A. What’s more B. On the other hand C. In contrast D. In other words 28. A. look out B. move forward C. stand still D. come back 29. A. energizing B. entertaining C. healing D. emerging 30. A. curiosity B. worry C. doubt D. guilt 31. A. inefficiently B. passively C. coincidently D. productively 32. A. offline B. social C. traditional D. digital 33. A. divided B. sustained C. sharpened D. damaged 34. A. trial and error B. reaction and revision C. dreams and hope D. flight and fight 35. A. reveal B. convince C. neglect D. resolve 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A 24. C 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. B 29. A 30. B 31. D 32. A 33. B 34. B 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要探讨了Z世代与数字技术的关系，以及他们对前数字时代的怀旧情绪。虽然Z世代对社交媒体和数字技术的影响感到担忧，但他们并非完全排斥现代技术，而是通过怀旧解决对当下的不满，并积极地向未来迈进。 【21题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：如今，年轻人与数字技术之间的关系已出现隐患——这种关系使他们既未能充分扎根现实世界，又在心理和社会性层面发展不全——而持有这种担忧的，早已不单单是老年人群体。A. basically基本上；B. effectively有效地；C. insufficiently不足地；D. desperately绝望地。根据上文“a damaging relationship with digital technology”和下文“psychologically and socially undeveloped”可知，这里讲述的是年轻人与数字技术之间的有害关系产生的负面影响，所以应该是无法充分扎根于现实世界。故选C。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：60%的Z世代成年人表示，他们希望自己能回到前数字时代，那个时代在很大程度上早于他们自己的生活。A. defines给……下定义；B. predates早于；C. follows跟随；D. influences影响。根据上文“they could return to the predigital era”可知，他们想回归前数字时代，结合常识可知，那个时代在他们的生活之前。故选B。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：黑胶唱片、CD、实体书和棋盘游戏的销量经常出现增长，这只在一定程度上是由希望重温青春的老年人推动的。A. physical实体的；B. electronic电子的；C. second-hand二手的；D. classic经典的。根据上文“vinyl records, CDs, board games”可知，这些都与数字技术相对，是实体物品，所以physical books(实体书)符合题意。故选A。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意参考上题。A. reserve保留；B. recover恢复；C. revisit重游，重温；D. rewrite重写。根据下文“their youth”可知，老年人想要重温青春。故选C。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：它通常被描述为对理想化过去的徒劳痴迷，这种痴迷阻止人们活在当下并规划未来。A. interaction互动；B. comparison比较；C. obsession痴迷；D. familiarity熟悉。根据下文“one that prevents people from living in the present and planning for the future”可知，阻止人们活在当下并规划未来，说明这是一种不健康的痴迷。故选C。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：事实上，怀旧往往是一种安慰、指导和灵感的来源，有助于人们在当下茁壮成长，建设更美好的未来。A. survive生存；B. thrive繁荣，茁壮成长；C. remain保持；D. resign辞职。根据下文“build a better future”可知，这里在说怀旧的好处，表示让人在当下茁壮成长，建设美好未来。故选B。 【27题详解】 考查短语辨析。句意：换句话说，怀旧与直觉相反，是一种面向未来的努力。A. What’s more更重要的是；B. On the other hand另一方面；C. In contrast相比之下；D. In other words换句话说。上文“In reality, nostalgia, often a source of comfort, guidance and inspiration, helps people ___6___in the present and build a better future.”说怀旧帮助人们在当下茁壮成长和构建未来，这里说怀旧是未来导向的，是对上文的解释，“In other words”符合题意。故选D。 【28题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我们利用它来解决我们目前的不满，并带着希望和决心向前迈进。A. look out小心；B. move forward前进；C. stand still站着不动；D. come back回来。根据下文“with hope and determination”可知，这里指带着希望和决心前进。故选B。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但对大多数人来说，大多数时候，它是一种稳定和激励的力量。A. energizing充满活力的，激励的；B. entertaining娱乐的；C. healing愈合中的；D. emerging新兴的。But前“nostalgia can be indulged”说怀旧可以沉迷其中，这里表示转折，应讲述其积极影响，说的是怀旧是一种激励的力量。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：考虑到Z世代担心自己与已渗透他们生活的数字技术之间的关系，也许他们正在富有成效地挖掘过去，以便丰富现在的生活——尤其是通过培养对线下生活的更大欣赏。A. curiosity好奇心；B. worry担忧；C. doubt怀疑；D. guilt内疚。根据上文“not just an old person’s concern”“seventy-five percent of young people were worried about social media’s impact...”可知，这里是说年轻人担忧数字技术的影响，所以worry符合题意。故选B。 【31题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意参考上题。A. inefficiently效率低地；B. passively被动地；C. coincidently巧合地；D. productively富有成效地。根据下文“to enrich their present lives”可知，他们想要通过怀旧丰富当下的生活，所以是富有成效地挖掘过去。故选D。 【32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意参考第10题。A. offline离线的；B. social社交的；C. traditional传统的；D. digital数字的。根据上文“mining the past”和下文“the pre-internet world”可知，这里表示离线生活，与数字相对。故选A。 【33题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：例如，听一整张黑胶唱片是一种有价值的持续专注练习，因为你不能在中途点击YouTube视频。A. divided有分歧的；B. sustained持久的，持续的；C. sharpened敏锐的；D. damaged损坏的。根据上文“listening to an entire vinyl record”和常识可知，听完整张唱片需要持续专注。故选B。 【34题详解】 考查短语辨析。句意：但进步总是涉及反应和修正。A. trial and error试错法，反复试验；B. reaction and revision反应和修订；C. dreams and hope梦想和希望；D. flight and fight逃跑或战斗。根据上文“they appear to be enthusiastic about the latest innovations(他们似乎对最新的创新充满热情)”和下文“Historical nostalgia may be helping a younger generation to harness the benefits of new technology while preserving the virtues of the tangible, physical experiences that remain essential to human flourishing.(历史怀旧可能正在帮助年轻一代利用新技术的好处，同时保留对人类繁荣至关重要的有形物质体验的优点。)”可知，年轻一代对最新的创新有热情，而怀旧也帮助年轻人在利用新技术的同时保留有形的物质体验。由此可知，进步需要年轻人做出反应并且不断改进。故选B。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但正如Z世代似乎正在做的那样，回顾过去以揭示我们真正想要的未来，这是值得的。 A. reveal揭示；B. convince说服；C. neglect忽视；D. resolve解决。根据下文“the future we actually want”可知，通过回顾过去，来实现想要的未来。故选A。 Section B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) When experts ponder the future of automobiles, they tend to focus on driverless cars and flying cars. At this year’s technology show in Las Vegas, Hyundai has introduced a third vision for how vehicles might traverse the world around them — one that does not rely solely on wheels. Hyundai’s latest concept car, called “Elevate,” is designed to walk as easily as it rolls. With wheels at the end of long robotic legs, the machine would allow “users to drive, walk or even climb over the most dangerous terrain,” according to the company. The company — which labels the machine a UMV, or “ultimate mobility vehicle” — said the concept was inspired by the need for “resilient transportation” in disaster zones. John Suh, Hyundai vice president, stated: “When a tsunami or earthquake hits, current rescue vehicles can only deliver first responders to the edge of the debris (废墟碎片) field. They have to go the rest of the way by foot. Elevate can drive to the scene and climb right over flood debris or crumbled concrete.” Suh added the vehicle’s usefulness would not be limited to emergency situations. For people with disabilities without access to an ADA ramp, an autonomous version could walk to a front door and position itself so a wheelchair could “roll right in.” How realistic is the Elevate concept? David Bailey, a professor at Aston Business School, told the BBC that although concept cars may not make it to the factory floor, they can help generate valuable new ideas. “For most of us, it’s going to be wheels and roads, but in extreme situations there may be scope for this sort of thing,” Bailey said. “There may well be applications in terms of emergency services — but there are very big technological challenges to make this sort of thing.” Hyundai said the vehicle is designed to use “both mammalian and reptilian walking gaits (步法),” giving it the ability to travel in any direction. The legs fold up into a “stowed drive-mode” to save power. Those legs would be able to climb over a five-foot wall and step across a five-foot gap. When the surface is relatively flat, the vehicle turns to conventional wheels, but when the terrain grows craggy, the legs extend, taking synchronized (同步的) steps forward. 36. What is the primary purpose of Hyundai’s Elevate concept according to the passage? A. To replace all traditional wheeled vehicles in daily use. B. To provide a solution for mobility in extreme and challenging environments. C. To compete directly with driverless and flying car technologies. D. To primarily serve as a luxury vehicle for adventurous consumers. 37. According to John Suh, what makes Elevate particularly innovative compared to traditional rescue vehicles? A. Its potential to provide last-mile access where conventional vehicles fail. B. Its capacity to navigate through completely destroyed terrain without obstacles. C. Its ability to carry more first responders to disaster sites. D. Its feature of being fully autonomous without human operators. 38. Which of the following best describes Professor Bailey’s attitude towards the Elevate concept? A. Confident in its immediate mass production for commercial use. B. Dismissive of its practical value in saving people in dangerous situations. C. Optimistic about its potential yet aware of the difficulties. D. Concerned mainly about its cost-effectiveness for everyday use. 39. What does the description of “mammalian and reptilian walking gaits” primarily suggest about the vehicle’s design? A. It prioritizes biological accuracy over mechanical efficiency. B. It focuses on imitating animal movements for aesthetic appeal. C. It requires animal-like flexibility in difficult terrains. D It incorporates diverse mobility patterns for enhanced adaptability. 【答案】36. B 37. A 38. C 39. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍现代汽车在拉斯维加斯科技展推出“Elevate”概念车，它可走可驶，适用于灾区救援与残障人士出行，专家认为其有潜力但面临技术挑战。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“With wheels at the end of long robotic legs, the machine would allow “users to drive, walk or even climb over the most dangerous terrain,” according to the company.(据该公司介绍，该机器在长长的机器人腿末端装有轮子，将允许“用户在最危险的地形上驾驶、行走甚至攀爬”。)”以及第三段“When a tsunami or earthquake hits, current rescue vehicles can only deliver first responders to the edge of the debris (废墟碎片) field. They have to go the rest of the way by foot. Elevate can drive to the scene and climb right over flood debris or crumbled concrete.(当发生海啸或地震时，现有的救援车辆只能将救援人员送到废墟碎片区域的边缘。之后他们还得步行完成剩余的路程。而“Elevate”则能够直接抵达现场，并直接跨越洪水形成的废墟碎片或破碎的混凝土)”可知，“Elevate”概念的主要目的是为极端和艰难的环境中的出行提供解决方案。故选B。 【37题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“When a tsunami or earthquake hits, current rescue vehicles can only deliver first responders to the edge of the debris (废墟碎片) field. They have to go the rest of the way by foot. Elevate can drive to the scene and climb right over flood debris or crumbled concrete.(当发生海啸或地震时，现有的救援车辆只能将救援人员送到废墟碎片区域的边缘。之后他们还得步行完成剩余的路程。而“Elevate”则能够直接抵达现场，并直接跨越洪水形成的废墟碎片或破碎的混凝土)”可知，据约翰·苏赫所述，与传统的救援车辆相比，Elevate能够在常规车辆无法到达的“最后一公里”区域提供通行服务。故选A。 【38题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“How realistic is the Elevate concept? David Bailey, a professor at Aston Business School, told the BBC that although concept cars may not make it to the factory floor, they can help generate valuable new ideas. “For most of us, it’s going to be wheels and roads, but in extreme situations there may be scope for this sort of thing,” Bailey said. “There may well be applications in terms of emergency services — but there are very big technological challenges to make this sort of thing.”(“‘Elevate’这一概念的可行性究竟如何呢？”阿斯顿商学院的教授大卫·贝利在接受英国广播公司采访时表示，尽管概念车可能无法真正投入生产，但它们能够激发有价值的创新想法。“对我们大多数人来说，这可能就是车轮和道路的问题，但在极端情况下，或许会有这样的可能性。”贝利说道。“在紧急救援服务方面可能会有应用——但要实现这一目标存在非常巨大的技术挑战。”)”可知，贝利教授对“Elevate”潜力持乐观态度，但同时也意识到其中存在的困难。故选C。 【39题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“Hyundai said the vehicle is designed to use “both mammalian and reptilian walking gaits (步法),” giving it the ability to travel in any direction. The legs fold up into a “stowed drive-mode” to save power. Those legs would be able to climb over a five-foot wall and step across a five-foot gap. When the surface is relatively flat, the vehicle turns to conventional wheels, but when the terrain grows craggy, the legs extend, taking synchronized (同步的) steps forward.(现代汽车公司表示，该车型的设计采用了“哺乳动物和爬行动物的两种行走方式”，使其能够向任何方向移动。腿可以折叠成“收纳驾驶模式”，以节省电力。这些腿部能够跨越五英尺高的墙壁，并跨过五英尺宽的缝隙。在地面相对平坦时，车辆会切换为常规轮式行驶，但当地形变得崎岖不平时，腿部会伸展，同步向前移动)”可知，“哺乳动物和爬行动物的行走步态”这一描述主要表明该车辆的设计融合了多种移动模式，以增强其适应性。故选D。 (B) Steps to Introducing a New Pet to Your Current Pets Adding a new pet to your family can be an exciting and rewarding experience. However, taking the necessary steps to ensure a smooth and successful introduction between your new pet and your current furry friends is essential. Following these steps will help foster positive relationships and minimize potential conflicts. Prepare the Environment Before bringing your new pet home, set up a separate space with all the necessary supplies such as food and water bowls, bedding, litter box, toys, and scratching posts. This space will be a safe haven for your new pet to retreat to and gradually adjust to their new surroundings. Scent Introduction Animals rely heavily on their sense of smell to familiarize themselves with their environment and each other. To start the introduction process, swap bedding or toys between your current pets and the new pet. This scent exchange will help them become familiar with each other’s scent, reducing the novelty when they finally meet face-to-face. Controlled Visual Introduction Allow your pets to see each other without direct physical contact. Use a baby gate or a pet barrier to separate them initially. This controlled visual introduction will enable them to observe each other’s behaviors and body language, promoting a gradual acclimation and reducing potential stress. Gradual Interaction Once your pets have become accustomed to each other’s scents and shown positive behavior during the controlled visual introductions, you can gradually interact face-to-face. Start by allowing short and supervised periods of physical contact, gradually increasing the duration as they become more comfortable with each other. To find out more about pet guides, you can visit our site. Equal Attention and Affection Ensure that you give equal attention and affection to all your pets. It’s crucial to reassure your current pets that they are still loved and valued, even with the presence of a new companion. Maintaining their regular routines and showering them with attention, you help prevent feelings of jealousy or insecurity. Supervised Playtime Supervised playtime is an excellent way for your pets to bond and establish positive associations with each other. Engage them in interactive play sessions, providing toys and treats to redirect their focus onto enjoyable activities rather than potential conflicts. Always monitor their interactions closely and intervene if any signs of aggression or tension arise. If you encounter significant challenges or ongoing conflicts during the introduction process, don’t hesitate to seek professional help. 40. The article is primarily organized by ________. A. comparing different pet introduction methods B. listing the benefits of pet adoption C. analyzing causes of pet conflicts and the potential risks D. presenting a sequential guide to pet introduction 41. According to the article, why is scent exchange between pets recommended before their face-to-face meeting? A. Because it helps eliminate aggressive behavior completely. B. Because it allows pets to be familiar with each other’s smell, reducing tension. C. Because it encourages pets to play together more actively. D. Because it replaces the need for visual introduction. 42. The article would be LEAST helpful to which reader? A. Someone who just adopted a second dog. B. A family introducing a kitten to their older cat. C. A zookeeper introducing a new animal to an existing exhibit. D. A person bringing a new rabbit into a home with existing pets. 【答案】40. D 41. B 42. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍让新宠物融入现有宠物的步骤，包括准备环境、气味熟悉、可控视觉接触等，还提及平等关注、看管玩耍及遇困难寻专业帮助，助促进宠物和谐。 【40题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Following these steps will help foster positive relationships and minimize potential conflicts.(按照这些步骤操作将有助于建立良好的关系，并减少潜在的冲突)”以及正文按“准备环境→气味熟悉→可控视觉接触→逐步互动→平等关注→看管玩耍”的先后顺序，分步骤给出指南，核心是“按顺序呈现宠物相处引导方法”。可知，这篇文章主要是按照逐步介绍宠物的顺序来进行组织的。故选D。 【41题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Animals rely heavily on their sense of smell to familiarize themselves with their environment and each other. To start the introduction process, swap bedding or toys between your current pets and the new pet. This scent exchange will help them become familiar with each other’s scent, reducing the novelty when they finally meet face-to-face.(动物们非常依赖嗅觉来熟悉它们的环境以及彼此。在开始引入新宠物的过程时，可以将你现有的宠物和新宠物之间的垫料或玩具进行交换。这种气味的交换将有助于它们熟悉彼此的气味，从而减少它们最终面对面相遇时的陌生感)”可知，建议在宠物们面对面接触之前先进行气味交流是因为这能让宠物们熟悉彼此的气味，从而缓解紧张情绪。故选B。 【42题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Adding a new pet to your family can be an exciting and rewarding experience. However, taking the necessary steps to ensure a smooth and successful introduction between your new pet and your current furry friends is essential. Following these steps will help foster positive relationships and minimize potential conflicts.(给家庭增添一只新宠物往往是一次令人兴奋且富有意义的经历。然而，为了确保新宠物与现有的宠物们能够顺利且成功地相处，采取必要的措施是非常重要的。遵循以下步骤有助于促进良好的关系，并减少可能出现的冲突)”可知，选项C（动物园管理员给现有展区引入新动物），场景是“动物园展区”，与文章“家庭环境”、“宠物（通常指家养猫狗兔等）”的核心场景不符，且动物园动物的相处引导可能涉及更专业的物种习性、展区设计等，文章内容对其帮助最小。故选C。 (C) I was reading college freshman essays when I was slowed and stunned by these words: “My new AI Bestie.” I had assigned my students a 500-word essay on artificial intelligence. As I expected, the majority of essays detailed the functions and use of ChatGPT. What I did not anticipate was the “bestie” line in this particular piece followed by more description of how she formed both a personal confidante and professional counseling relationship with her ChatGPT. A recent study reports that 70% of teens have used AI companions, with half using them regularly. The mental health implications are substantial: disruption of social skills, increased isolation, loneliness, and a new form of addiction. At its best, AI is a tool that guides us downstream. But for many young people, it is becoming a wave that could overwhelm them. What AI fails to offer us is touch, which separates humanity from machines. Humans are neurologically wired to require touch from other sentient (有感知能力的) beings. In a recent meta-analysis, German researchers confirmed that touch significantly benefits both physical and mental health. Interestingly, while robotic massage offered physical benefits, the mental health gains were notably weaker. Growing up in the ’70s, the options for non-sentient connections were limited to stuffed animals, pet rocks, and imaginary friends. Moving into the teen years, a number of my friends held fast to their favored stuffed animals, if in a more private manner. I never engaged in any of these relationships. I did, however, spend countless hours alone in my backyard playing real basketball with imaginary opponents, complete with graceful movements and mixes of victories and defeats. This activity was my go-to in good times and bad, whether I was feeling alone or connected. The physicality calmed and complemented me. The soft leather ball in my sweaty hands. The conversation between the sun and the light breeze on my face and forearms. This rapid heart rate experience cleared my mind and opened a space for me to explore my loss or celebration. Often, it moved me to reach out to others in search of comfort and connection. Loneliness doesn’t fade away at the borders of any time or generation. Nor does the need for us to engage all of our senses in separate and shared synergy (协同作用). Following my panic after reading my student’s AI essay, I returned to my smartphone’s newsfeed. There, I saw a trend of Millennials and Gen Zers migrating towards the unplugged activities of the older generations: board games, community gardens, fishing, and vinyl records. Reading these reports about the shift to broader, collective sensory experiences that are essential to our psychological well-being replenishes (重新充满) my hope for humanity. No, we won’t eradicate the AI footprint. That should never be the goal. AI has too much constructive value for our world. We just need to redouble our efforts to understand the benefits and limitations of its place in our lives. 43. The word “confidante” (paragraph 2) most likely refers to a person (or thing) that one can ________. A. program with professional skills. B. trust with private thoughts and feelings. C. purchase at an affordable price. D. use to complete academic assignments. 44. By stating “At its best, AI is a tool that guides us downstream. But for many young people, it is becoming a wave that could overwhelm them”, the author means that ________. A. AI is most useful when it is used near rivers and oceans. B. AI is a powerful force that can either assist or drown its users. C. young people are using AI to create powerful waves on social media. D. the primary function of AI is to predict natural disasters like floods. 45. The author mentions his experience of playing basketball in the backyard mainly to ________. A. show his personal way of coping with emotions through sensory engagement. B. prove that imaginary relationships are far better than using AI friends. C. argue that sports are the only solution to the problem of loneliness. D. compare his childhood hobbies with the current trends of his students. 46. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A. The Rise of AI: From Tools to Best Friends. B. Why AI Can Replace Human Touch. C. Human Touch in a Digital World. D. How College Students Use ChatGPT to Write Essays. 【答案】43. B 44. B 45. A 46. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。主要探讨AI陪伴对青少年心理健康的影响，强调人类触觉与感官互动的重要性及平衡AI使用的必要性。 【43题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段中的“how she formed both a personal confidante and professional counseling relationship with her ChatGPT（她如何与ChatGPT既建立了私人confidante关系，又建立了专业咨询关系）”可知，“confidante”与“professional counseling”并列，且修饰词为“personal（私人的）”，结合常识推测，其应指能让人倾诉私人想法与感受的对象。故选B项。 【44题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“At its best, AI is a tool that guides us downstream. But for many young people, it is becoming a wave that could overwhelm them (在最佳状态下，AI是引导我们顺流而下的工具。但对许多年轻人来说，它正变成一股可能将他们淹没的浪潮）”可知，作者用“顺流而下的工具”比喻AI的辅助作用，用“淹没的浪潮”比喻AI可能带来的负面影响（如社交技能受损、孤独感加剧等），即AI既能帮助用户，也可能对用户造成困扰。故选B项。 【45题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段中的“The physicality calmed and complemented me. The soft leather ball in my sweaty hands. The conversation between the sun and the light breeze on my face and forearms. This rapid heart rate experience cleared my mind and opened a space for me to explore my loss or celebration. Often, it moved me to reach out to others in search of comfort and connection.(这种身体上的互动让我平静下来，也给了我慰藉。汗水浸湿的双手紧握着柔软的皮球，阳光与微风轻拂过我的脸庞和前臂，仿佛在无声交流。这段心跳加速的经历让我的思绪变得清晰，也为我打开了一片空间，去梳理内心的失落或喜悦。通常，正是这种体验促使我主动联系他人，寻求慰藉与情感联结)”可知，作者提及后院打篮球的经历，是为了展示自己通过身体感官互动（触摸篮球、感受阳光微风等）来调节情绪、缓解孤独的个人方式。故选A项。 【46题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，作者从学生作文中“AI挚友”的表述切入，指出AI陪伴对青少年的负面影响（缺乏触觉、加剧孤独等），通过自身经历强调人类触觉与感官互动的重要性，最后提到年轻人回归线下活动的趋势，呼吁平衡AI使用。核心围绕“数字世界中的人类触觉与感官联结”展开。C项“数字世界中的人类触觉”为最佳标题。故选C项。 Section C Directions: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. Life would be a lot sweeter if you were a memory athlete. Most of us however, are not wired that way. But don’t be discouraged: thanks to neuroplasticity, anyone can transcend their fallible memory. ___47___. There are a few relatively simple things a person can do to help improve their memory function. First up, the basics: the foundation of good memory is good health. Eating and sleeping right will lead to optimal brain function, the flow-on effect of which is a better memory. ___48___. A mnemonic device is a trick designed to make remembering things easier. So instead of remembering to buy eggs, rice, apples and dog food, it might be easier to think of READ, which stands for rice, eggs, apples, and dog food. This is the acrostic method. Another more complicated mnemonic technique is called a mind palace. Let’s use the same shopping list as an example. Instead of focusing on the word “rice,” this technique works by focusing on the image of rice thrown on the ground in a yard. For eggs, picture a hen pecking at the rice, followed by a nearby tree of apple blossoms, the petals falling around the hen, falling on a sleeping dog. ___49___. This technique, where you base a memory around visual images, is more formally called ‘method of loci’. A recent study published in Neuron has unearthed some interesting insights about the brains of competitive memorizers. The researchers invited 23 of the world’s top 50 memory athletes to have their brains scanned in rest states and while performing memory tests, and matched each champion to a control participant. Anatomically (解剖学上), the scans showed there was no difference in brain structure or region size between the groups. ___50___ And what’s more, after they gave the “naïve” control group training in the method of loci, their neural connectivity began to look more like that of the pros. A. What you’re born with isn’t what you’re stuck with. B. Where the difference was observed was in connectivity. C. Once the interconnected scene is created it’s a simple visual to ease your way around the halls of the grocery store with no list needed. D. Training in method of loci can physically change the way a person remembers. E. Then there are more deliberate approaches like practicing mnemonics F. The improved memory observed after mnemonic training persists for as long as 4 months after training concludes. 【答案】47. A 48. E 49. C 50. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些改善记忆力的方法与技巧。 【47题详解】 根据上文“But don’t be discouraged: thanks to neuroplasticity, anyone can transcend their fallible memory.(但请不要气馁：多亏了神经可塑性，任何人都能够超越自身易出错的记忆能力)”可知，人们的神经有可塑性，所以人们的记忆力可以改变。A项“你与生俱来的并不是无法摆脱的”符合文意。故选A。 【48题详解】 根据后文“A mnemonic device is a trick designed to make remembering things easier. So instead of remembering to buy eggs, rice, apples and dog food, it might be easier to think of READ, which stands for rice, eggs, apples, and dog food. This is the acrostic method.(记忆技巧是一种旨在让记忆过程变得更轻松的策略。因此，人们不必记住要购买鸡蛋、大米、苹果和狗粮，而是可以将这些物品简称为“READ”，其中R代表大米，E代表鸡蛋，A代表苹果，D代表狗粮。这就是首字母法)”可知，后文介绍了一种记忆技巧，推测本句引出后文，E选项中mnemonics对应后文mnemonic device。故E项“接下来还有更为有针对性的方法，比如练习记忆技巧”符合文意。故选E。 49题详解】 根据上文“Another more complicated mnemonic technique is called a mind palace. Let’s use the same shopping list as an example. Instead of focusing on the word “rice,” this technique works by focusing on the image of rice thrown on the ground in a yard. For eggs, picture a hen pecking at the rice, followed by a nearby tree of apple blossoms, the petals falling around the hen, falling on a sleeping dog.(另一种更为复杂的记忆技巧被称为“记忆宫殿”。以同样的购物清单为例。这种方法并非专注于“大米”这个词本身，而是通过想象将大米撒落在院子里的情景来进行记忆。对于鸡蛋，可以想象一只母鸡啄食大米，随后是一棵苹果树的花丛，花瓣落在母鸡周围，再落在一只正在睡觉的狗身上)”可知，前文以购物清单为例，详细描述了 “记忆宫殿（位置记忆法）”的操作——将物品转化为连贯的视觉场景（大米撒在院子、母鸡啄米、苹果树花瓣落下、狗睡觉）。选项C“一旦构建出这个相互关联的场景，无需清单，这个简单的视觉画面就能帮你轻松逛完杂货店”，总结了“视觉场景构建”的作用，呼应“位置记忆法通过视觉图像辅助记忆”的核心，且“interconnected scene”与前文场景描述直接对应。故选C。 【50题详解】 根据上文“Anatomically (解剖学上), the scans showed there was no difference in brain structure or region size between the groups.(从解剖学角度来看，扫描结果显示各组之间的大脑结构和区域大小并无差异)”及下文“And what’s more, after they gave the “naïve” control group training in the method of loci, their neural connectivity began to look more like that of the pros.(而且更重要的是，在对“初学者”对照组进行位置记忆法的训练之后，他们的神经连接方式开始变得与专业人士的更为相似了)”可知，前文提到“扫描显示两组（记忆高手与普通人）的大脑结构或区域大小无差异”，后文转折“更重要的是，对照组经位置记忆法训练后，神经连接开始更像专业人士”，说明差异在于“神经连接”，故B项“发现差异的地方在于相互联系性方面”符合文意。故选B。 III. Summary Writing 51. Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point (s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. The Future of “Thinking” AI AI companies often describe their reasoning agents as “thinking” machines. That can be misleading. These agents do perform impressive tasks. But they can suffer some of the same drawbacks. They may produce biased content, for instance. When an agent uses a model to perform a complex task on its own, a bunch of small problems can also snowball into bigger ones. And that worries Ghosh. He co-authored a paper on arXiv in February that sums it up: Fully autonomous AI agents should not be developed. Being “fully autonomous,” means being able to act entirely on its own. DeepSeek-R1 and similar bots aren’t fully autonomous yet. They can do more complex tasks than chatbots. Yet a real person still guides the process. And Ghosh thinks that’s essential. “I don’t think these systems are nearly as reliable and as accountable as humans,” he says. But things are moving quickly. In late February, the robot company Figure AI announced a new AI model called Helix. Robots that use this model are better at reasoning. In early March, a different Chinese company, named Monica, announced a brand new agent named Manus. It’s built atop a handful of different AI models. It’s also close to fully autonomous. When you give it a task, it decides on its own how it should solve it. Then it starts taking actions, such as searching online, writing code, creating charts and more. This all happens (in the cloud) while you wait. Manus then alerts you when its task is done. And consider this: Companies like DeepSeek, Monica and OpenAI can now use their agents to come up with ideas on how to build better reasoning models. Harris, of Last Week in AI, is confident that this is already happening. How well they will work remains to be seen. Clearly, it’s an exciting time for AI innovation. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: AI reasoning agents, though advanced, are not fully autonomous and can have biases or errors. Experts like Ghosh warn against full autonomy due to reliability concerns. However, companies continue to develop more independent AI systems, such as Manus, which can complete complex tasks with minimal human input, signaling rapid progress in AI innovation. 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章指出AI推理代理虽被称为“思考”机器，但存在偏见等缺陷，专家警告不应开发完全自主AI，而多家公司正加速研发更独立的系统，展现AI创新的快速推进。 【详解】1. 要点摘录 ①AI reasoning agents are called “thinking” machines but have drawbacks like bias and error accumulation. ②Ghosh warns against fully autonomous AI due to reliability issues, emphasizing human guidance is essential. ③Companies like Figure AI and Monica are developing more independent systems (e.g., Manus), which can act autonomously on tasks. ④AI firms use agents to improve models, signaling rapid innovation in the field. 2. 缜密构思 将第①点作为总起句，点明AI代理的优势与缺陷；将第②点作为专家警告及理由；将第③点整合为公司的研发案例及系统特点；将第④点作为AI创新的进展总结。 3. 遣词造句 AI reasoning agents, though advanced, are not fully autonomous and can have biases or errors. Experts like Ghosh warn against full autonomy due to reliability concerns. However, companies continue to develop more independent AI systems, such as Manus, which can complete complex tasks with minimal human input, signaling rapid progress in AI innovation. 【点睛】[高分句型1] AI reasoning agents, though advanced, are not fully autonomous and can have biases or errors.（使用though引导的让步状语从句中的省略结构） [高分句型2] However, companies continue to develop more independent AI systems, such as Manus, which can complete complex tasks with minimal human input, signaling rapid progress in AI innovation.（使用which引导非限制性定语从句以及现在分词短语作状语） IV. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 52. 别让孩子们在游泳池边没人看管，好吗？（leave）（汉译英） ________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Don’t leave the children alone/unattended/unaccompanied near the swimming pool, will you? 【解析】 【详解】考查祈使句及反意疑问句。“leave sb +形容词/副词/介词短语”表示“使某人处于……状态” ；“孩子们”是the children；“没人看管”可表达为alone，unattended或unaccompanied；“在游泳池边”为near the swimming pool作状语，此句为祈使句的否定形式，反义疑问句部分用will you。故译为Don’t leave the children alone/unattended/unaccompanied near the swimming pool, will you? 53. 齐白石的画作，无论是山水、花鸟还是人物，皆形神兼备。(whether...or...)(汉译英) ________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Qi Baishi’s paintings, whether (it is) landscapes, birds, flowers or figures, are rich in expression and detail/perfectly capture both form and spirit. 【解析】 【详解】考查固定短语和句型。主语表示“齐白石的画作”可用Qi Baishi’s paintings，作主语；表示“无论是……还是……”句型为whether…or；主语和谓语可省略；表示“山水、花鸟还是人物”为landscapes, birds, flowers or figures；表示“形神兼备”可用be rich in expression and detail或perfectly capture both form and spirit，陈述事实用一般现在时。故翻译为Qi Baishi’s paintings, whether (it is) landscapes, birds, flowers or figures, are rich in expression and detail / perfectly capture both form and spirit. 54. 这对新婚夫妻购置了一套价值一千万的别墅，这大大消耗了他们的积蓄。(drain) (汉译英) ________________________________________________________________ 【答案】The newlyweds/The newly-married couple purchased a villa (which is) worth 10 million yuan/a million yuan worth of villa, which has greatly drained their savings/which is a great drain on their savings. 【解析】 【详解】考查短语和时态。主语表示“这对新婚夫妻”为the newlyweds或the newly-married couple；表示“购置”可用动词purchase，发生在过去用一般过去时；表示“一套价值一千万的别墅”可翻译为a villa (which is) worth 10 million yuan或者a million yuan worth of villa；后跟非限制性定语从句，修饰上文句子，故用which引导；表示“消耗”可用动词drain，由副词greatly修饰，表示过去的动作对现在的影响，用现在完成时；表示“积蓄”可用名词savings，由their修饰；“大大消耗了他们的积蓄”或翻译为be a great drain on their savings，陈述事实用一般现在时。故翻译为The newlyweds/The newly-married couple purchased a villa (which is) worth 10 million yuan/a million yuan worth of villa, which has greatly drained their savings/which is a great drain on their savings. 55. 这位年轻的建筑师渐渐明白，成功没有捷径，要想在行业中有所建树，关键是要勤勤恳恳、脚踏实地。（dawn）(汉译英) ________________________________________________________________ 【答案】It gradually dawned on the young architect that there was no shortcut to success, and the key to making some achievements/establishing himself/getting/becoming established in this industry was diligence/hard work and down-to-earth effort. =It gradually dawned on the young architect that there was no shortcut to success, and if he wanted to make some achievements/establish himself/get/become established in this industry, the key was diligence/hard work and down-to-earth effort/is to be diligent/hard-working and down-to-earth. 【解析】 【详解】考查固定句型、时态、名词、名词短语和形容词。分析汉语句子，全句可以划分为两个大的层次，“这位年轻的建筑师渐渐明白”为一个层次，其后的内容为另一个层次。根据提示词，表示“某人明白……”可使用固定句型It dawned on sb. that…，其中It为形式主语，that之后的内容为真正主语，句子描述的是过去发生的事，动词dawn用一般过去时。“这位年轻的建筑师”译为the young architect，“逐渐”修饰动词dawned，用副词gradually，因此第一个层次译为It gradually dawned on the young architect that…。第二个层次的内容实为that之后的真正主语，根据前后关系，可处理为两个并列分句，第一并列分句为“成功没有捷径”，第二并列分句为“要想在行业中有所建树，关键是要勤勤恳恳、脚踏实地”，中间用并列连词and连接。“成功没有捷径”可使用there be句型，时态与第一个层次保持一致，用一般过去时；“成功（的）捷径”用名词短语shortcut to success，其中to为介词，表示方向，success为名词，作介词宾语，故第一并列分句译为there was no shortcut to success。第二个并列分句“要想在行业中有所建树，关键是要勤勤恳恳、脚踏实地”可处理为主系表结构，或含有条件状语从句的主从复杂句。主系表结构是“关键是要勤勤恳恳、脚踏实地”，其中“勤勤恳恳”可使用名词diligence或名词短语hard work，“脚踏实地”可译为down-to-earth effort，主系表结构为the key …was diligence/hard work and down-to-earth effort；“要想在行业中有所建树”可处理为介宾短语to sth.，作后置定语修饰the key。“有所建树”可译为动词短语make some achievements/establish oneself或get/become established，前面的to为介词，其中的动词应调整为动名词；“在行业中”为介词短语in this industry；故第二并列分句译为the key to making some achievements/establishing himself/getting/becoming established in this industry was diligence/hard work and down-to-earth effort。第二并列分句也可以处理为含有条件状语从句的主从复杂句。“要想在行业中有所建树”，译为条件状语从句，主语为he,指代the young architect，“要想”可用want to do…，时态与前面保持一致，用过去时，该条件状语从句为if he wanted to make some achievements/establish himself/get/become established in this industry；主句用主系表结构the key was…，表语“勤勤恳恳、脚踏实地”可使用名词和名词短语，也可使用to be+adj.结构。用名词和名词短语为diligence/hard work and down-to-earth effort，用to be+adj.结构则为to be diligent/hard-working and down-to-earth。故全句翻译为It gradually dawned on the young architect that there was no shortcut to success, and the key to making some achievements/establishing himself/getting/becoming established in this industry was diligence/hard work and down-to-earth effort. 或It gradually dawned on the young architect that there was no shortcut to success, and if he wanted to make some achievements/ establish himself/ get/become established in this industry, the key was diligence/hard work and down-to-earth effort/ is to be diligent/hard-working and down-to-earth. V. Guided Writing 56. Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 假如你是明启中学的高三学生李明，你的班级要参与学校“校园合唱节”，班长张浩为了让班级能在合唱节取得好成绩，每天放学后留全班排练到天黑，影响了同学们的正常学习生活节奏，同学们多有抱怨。为了帮助班级在和谐的氛围中参加合唱节，你打算给张浩写封信，内容包括： (1) 简要说明同学们目前面临的困扰； (2) 给出具体建议，并说明理由。 (合唱：choir) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Dear Zhang Hao, I’m writing to share some concerns about our choir practice schedule. While we truly appreciate your dedication to winning the School Choir Festival, the current arrangement of practicing until dark every day after school is causing difficulties. Many classmates find it exhausting and struggle to complete homework or get enough rest, impacting our studies and daily lives. Complaints are becoming common. To help us participate harmoniously and effectively, could we please adjust the schedule? Perhaps we could shorten each session to one hour, focusing on key sections to improve efficiency. Alternatively, practicing only 3-4 times a week instead of daily would allow more time for studies and rest. Balancing practice with academic responsibilities is crucial, especially in senior year. Adequate rest also ensures we sing our best. This approach could reduce stress and maintain our enthusiasm. Thank you for your hard work and understanding. We all want our class to shine! Best regards, Li Ming 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给张浩写封信，简要说明同学们目前面临的困扰以及给出具体建议，并说明理由。 【详解】1.词汇积累 奉献：dedication→devotion 调整：adjust→regulate 热情：enthusiasm→passion 方法：approach→method 2.句式拓展 合并简单句 原句：Adequate rest also ensures we sing our best. This approach could reduce stress and maintain our enthusiasm. 拓展句：Adequate rest also ensures we sing our best, which could reduce stress and maintain our enthusiasm. 【点睛】【高分句型1】While we truly appreciate your dedication to winning the School Choir Festival, the current arrangement of practicing until dark every day after school is causing difficulties.（运用了while引导让步状语从句） 【高分句型2】To help us participate harmoniously and effectively, could we please adjust the schedule?（运用了不定式作目的状语） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025学年第一学期阶段练习 高三英语试卷 考试时间：105分钟 满分：115分 I. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. Gen-Z Seeks Age-Old Health Remedies in TCM Night Markets Amid the cool night breeze of Baiyin, a city ___1___ (locate) in Northwest China's Gansu province, the scent of astragalus (黄芪), angelica (当归), and other herbs permeates the air as crowds gather beneath glowing lights surrounding cupping (拔火罐) stations and pulse-reading booths. These organic scenes unfold at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Night Market in Wansheng Park, ___2___ millennia-old healing wisdom comes alive, becoming a trendy evening ritual among China's Generation Z (those born between the mid-1990s and the early 2010s). “Previous TCM treatments leave me ___3___ (drained) and more energetic,” says 21-year-old Yu Huiyan as she extends her wrist for a pulse diagnosis, “that’s why I’m searching the night market for herbal remedies.” After a tongue examination and diligent pulse reading, the doctor noted her weak pulse and signs of fatigue, then prescribed ___4___ blend of TCM herbs to boost energy, dispel dampness, and aid in digestion. Yu says she and many of her peers have been drawn to TCM in recent years. Having taken TCM electives in college, her interest deepened after the start of her career. “I'd love to use traditional remedies and appropriate techniques to help take care of ___5___ and those around me.” The TCM night market ___6___be seen as evidence that acupuncture (针灸), cupping, together with other practices like foot baths, massage, and ear seeds, ___7___(gain) popularity among the youth day by day. Han Long, a TCM physician with over a decade of experience at Baiyin First People's Hospital, highlights classic texts, such as Huangdi Neijing (Inner Canon of the Yellow Emperor), ___8___keys to understanding the body's mysteries. “I hope more young people embrace TCM to enhance their own health and that of their families,” Han says. ___9___ opening in early July, Wansheng Park has transformed into a wellness hub, where medical staff from over 30 local institutions offer free consultations, answer health questions, share TCM wellness tips, and provide personalized advice. “Over 2,000 people come here daily, with mostly young people ____10____ (queue) up for everything from pulse diagnoses to fragrant sachets and herbal tea,” Zhu adds. Section B Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. prepare B. graduate C. duly D. creative E. transforming F. conventional G. addressing H. ethics I. bilingual J. rapidly K. prioritize Ohio State University says all students will be required to train in AI Ohio State University has announced that all of its students will be using artificial intelligence later this year, requiring them to become fluent in combining ___11___ learning with AI. “Ohio State has an opportunity and responsibility to ___12___students to not just keep up, but lead in this workforce of the future,” said the university’s president, Walter Ted Carter Jr. He added, “Artificial intelligence is ___13___ the way we live, work, teach and learn. In the not-so-distant future, every job, in every industry, is going to be affected in some way by AI.” Ohio State’s academic vice president, Ravi Bellamkonda, added that its AI fluency initiative will include education about the technology throughout the undergraduate curriculum. “Through the initiative, Ohio State students will be ‘___14___’ – fluent in both their major field of study and the application of AI in that area,” he said. The university said its program will ___15___ the incoming freshman class and future classes, in order to make every Ohio State ___16___ “fluent in AI and how it can be responsibly applied to advance their field”. The novel embrace of AI in higher education comes as a recent study by the Pew Research Center found 26% of teenagers used ChatGPT for schoolwork in 2024 – twice as many as in 2023. But with AI ___17___ becoming mainstream, students will not be allowed to use generative AI to pass off assignments as their own work – and faculty staff will be advised on how to maintain academic integrity. Steven Brown, an associate professor of philosophy at the university, told NBC News that after students turned in the AI-assisted papers he found “a lot of really ___18___ ideas”. Brown said that banning AI from classwork is “shortsighted”, and he encouraged his students to discuss ___19___ and philosophy with AI chatbots. “It would be a disaster for our students to have no idea how to effectively use one of the most powerful tools that humanity has ever created,” Brown said. “AI is such a powerful tool for self-education that we must rapidly adapt our teaching methods or be left in the dust.” “AI technology is here to stay,” said then lieutenant governor (副州长) Jon Husted last year while announcing an AI toolkit for schools, adding that it would help the state lead in ____20____ the challenges and opportunities brought by artificial intelligence. II. Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. The idea that young people today have a damaging relationship with digital technology — a relationship that leaves them ____21____ grounded in the real world and psychologically and socially undeveloped — is not just an old person’s concern. According to a 2023 survey, seventy-five percent of young people were worried about social media’s impact on young people’s mental health. Sixty percent of Gen Z adults said that they wished they could return to the predigital era, a time that largely ____22____ their own lives. Consumer trends also demonstrate the historical nostalgia (怀旧). The oft-noted increase in sales of vinyl records, CDs, ____23____ books and board games is driven only in part by older adults looking to ____24____ their youth. Young people who grew up on digital entertainments are also a major force behind this revitalization. Is Gen Z really in the grip of historical nostalgia — and if so, is that a good or bad thing? Nostalgia gets a bad rap. It is often characterized as an unproductive ____25____ with an idealized past, one that prevents people from living in the present and planning for the future. In reality, nostalgia, often a source of comfort, guidance and inspiration, helps people ____26____ in the present and build a better future. ____27____, nostalgia is, counterintuitively, a future-oriented endeavor. We draw on it to resolve our dissatisfactions in the present and to ____28____ with hope and determination. Yes, nostalgia can be indulged. But for most people, most of the time, it is a stabilizing and ____29____ force. Given Gen Z’s ____30____ about their relationships with the digital technologies that have saturated their lives, perhaps they are ____31____ mining the past to enrich their present lives — especially by fostering a greater appreciation for ____32____ living. This is how they reap the benefits of the pre-internet world. For example, the practice of listening to an entire vinyl record is a valuable exercise in ____33____ focus, since you can’t click on a YouTube video halfway through. Even something as simple as a board game night with friends may help them feel more comfortable and confident in professional social settings. There is no reason to think that members of Gen Z are turning against modern technology. By many metrics, they appear to be enthusiastic about the latest innovations. But progress always involves ____34____. Historical nostalgia may be helping a younger generation to harness the benefits of new technology while preserving the virtues of the tangible, physical experiences that remain essential to human flourishing. With the rise of artificial intelligence, all eyes are on the future. But it is worth looking to the past, as Gen Z appears to be doing, to ____35____ the future we actually want. 21. A. basically B. effectively C. insufficiently D. desperately 22. A. defines B. predates C. follows D. influences 23. A. physical B. electronic C. second-hand D. classic 24. A. reserve B. recover C. revisit D. rewrite 25 A. interaction B. comparison C. obsession D. familiarity 26. A. survive B. thrive C. remain D. resign 27. A. What’s more B. On the other hand C. In contrast D. In other words 28. A. look out B. move forward C. stand still D. come back 29 A. energizing B. entertaining C. healing D. emerging 30. A. curiosity B. worry C. doubt D. guilt 31. A. inefficiently B. passively C. coincidently D. productively 32. A. offline B. social C. traditional D. digital 33. A. divided B. sustained C. sharpened D. damaged 34. A. trial and error B. reaction and revision C. dreams and hope D. flight and fight 35. A. reveal B. convince C. neglect D. resolve Section B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) When experts ponder the future of automobiles, they tend to focus on driverless cars and flying cars. At this year’s technology show in Las Vegas, Hyundai has introduced a third vision for how vehicles might traverse the world around them — one that does not rely solely on wheels. Hyundai’s latest concept car, called “Elevate,” is designed to walk as easily as it rolls. With wheels at the end of long robotic legs, the machine would allow “users to drive, walk or even climb over the most dangerous terrain,” according to the company. The company — which labels the machine a UMV, or “ultimate mobility vehicle” — said the concept was inspired by the need for “resilient transportation” in disaster zones. John Suh, Hyundai vice president, stated: “When a tsunami or earthquake hits, current rescue vehicles can only deliver first responders to the edge of the debris (废墟碎片) field. They have to go the rest of the way by foot. Elevate can drive to the scene and climb right over flood debris or crumbled concrete.” Suh added the vehicle’s usefulness would not be limited to emergency situations. For people with disabilities without access to an ADA ramp, an autonomous version could walk to a front door and position itself so a wheelchair could “roll right in.” How realistic is the Elevate concept? David Bailey, a professor at Aston Business School, told the BBC that although concept cars may not make it to the factory floor, they can help generate valuable new ideas. “For most of us, it’s going to be wheels and roads, but in extreme situations there may be scope for this sort of thing,” Bailey said. “There may well be applications in terms of emergency services — but there are very big technological challenges to make this sort of thing.” Hyundai said the vehicle is designed to use “both mammalian and reptilian walking gaits (步法),” giving it the ability to travel in any direction. The legs fold up into a “stowed drive-mode” to save power. Those legs would be able to climb over a five-foot wall and step across a five-foot gap. When the surface is relatively flat, the vehicle turns to conventional wheels, but when the terrain grows craggy, the legs extend, taking synchronized (同步的) steps forward. 36. What is the primary purpose of Hyundai’s Elevate concept according to the passage? A. To replace all traditional wheeled vehicles in daily use. B. To provide a solution for mobility in extreme and challenging environments. C. To compete directly with driverless and flying car technologies. D. To primarily serve as a luxury vehicle for adventurous consumers. 37. According to John Suh, what makes Elevate particularly innovative compared to traditional rescue vehicles? A. Its potential to provide last-mile access where conventional vehicles fail. B. Its capacity to navigate through completely destroyed terrain without obstacles. C. Its ability to carry more first responders to disaster sites. D. Its feature of being fully autonomous without human operators. 38. Which of the following best describes Professor Bailey’s attitude towards the Elevate concept? A. Confident in its immediate mass production for commercial use. B. Dismissive of its practical value in saving people in dangerous situations. C. Optimistic about its potential yet aware of the difficulties. D. Concerned mainly about its cost-effectiveness for everyday use. 39. What does the description of “mammalian and reptilian walking gaits” primarily suggest about the vehicle’s design? A. It prioritizes biological accuracy over mechanical efficiency. B. It focuses on imitating animal movements for aesthetic appeal. C. It requires animal-like flexibility in difficult terrains. D. It incorporates diverse mobility patterns for enhanced adaptability. (B) Steps to Introducing a New Pet to Your Current Pets Adding a new pet to your family can be an exciting and rewarding experience. However, taking the necessary steps to ensure a smooth and successful introduction between your new pet and your current furry friends is essential. Following these steps will help foster positive relationships and minimize potential conflicts. Prepare the Environment Before bringing your new pet home, set up a separate space with all the necessary supplies such as food and water bowls, bedding, litter box, toys, and scratching posts. This space will be a safe haven for your new pet to retreat to and gradually adjust to their new surroundings. Scent Introduction Animals rely heavily on their sense of smell to familiarize themselves with their environment and each other. To start the introduction process, swap bedding or toys between your current pets and the new pet. This scent exchange will help them become familiar with each other’s scent, reducing the novelty when they finally meet face-to-face. Controlled Visual Introduction Allow your pets to see each other without direct physical contact. Use a baby gate or a pet barrier to separate them initially. This controlled visual introduction will enable them to observe each other’s behaviors and body language, promoting a gradual acclimation and reducing potential stress. Gradual Interaction Once your pets have become accustomed to each other’s scents and shown positive behavior during the controlled visual introductions, you can gradually interact face-to-face. Start by allowing short and supervised periods of physical contact, gradually increasing the duration as they become more comfortable with each other. To find out more about pet guides, you can visit our site. Equal Attention and Affection Ensure that you give equal attention and affection to all your pets. It’s crucial to reassure your current pets that they are still loved and valued, even with the presence of a new companion. Maintaining their regular routines and showering them with attention, you help prevent feelings of jealousy or insecurity. Supervised Playtime Supervised playtime is an excellent way for your pets to bond and establish positive associations with each other. Engage them in interactive play sessions, providing toys and treats to redirect their focus onto enjoyable activities rather than potential conflicts. Always monitor their interactions closely and intervene if any signs of aggression or tension arise. If you encounter significant challenges or ongoing conflicts during the introduction process, don’t hesitate to seek professional help. 40. The article is primarily organized by ________. A. comparing different pet introduction methods B. listing the benefits of pet adoption C. analyzing causes of pet conflicts and the potential risks D. presenting a sequential guide to pet introduction 41. According to the article why is scent exchange between pets recommended before their face-to-face meeting? A. Because it helps eliminate aggressive behavior completely. B. Because it allows pets to be familiar with each other’s smell, reducing tension. C. Because it encourages pets to play together more actively. D. Because it replaces the need for visual introduction. 42. The article would be LEAST helpful to which reader? A. Someone who just adopted a second dog. B. A family introducing a kitten to their older cat. C. A zookeeper introducing a new animal to an existing exhibit. D. A person bringing a new rabbit into a home with existing pets. (C) I was reading college freshman essays when I was slowed and stunned by these words: “My new AI Bestie.” I had assigned my students a 500-word essay on artificial intelligence. As I expected, the majority of essays detailed the functions and use of ChatGPT. What I did not anticipate was the “bestie” line in this particular piece, followed by more description of how she formed both a personal confidante and professional counseling relationship with her ChatGPT. A recent study reports that 70% of teens have used AI companions, with half using them regularly. The mental health implications are substantial: disruption of social skills, increased isolation, loneliness, and a new form of addiction. At its best, AI is a tool that guides us downstream. But for many young people, it is becoming a wave that could overwhelm them. What AI fails to offer us is touch, which separates humanity from machines. Humans are neurologically wired to require touch from other sentient (有感知能力的) beings. In a recent meta-analysis, German researchers confirmed that touch significantly benefits both physical and mental health. Interestingly, while robotic massage offered physical benefits, the mental health gains were notably weaker. Growing up in the ’70s, the options for non-sentient connections were limited to stuffed animals, pet rocks, and imaginary friends. Moving into the teen years, a number of my friends held fast to their favored stuffed animals, if in a more private manner. I never engaged in any of these relationships. I did, however, spend countless hours alone in my backyard playing real basketball with imaginary opponents, complete with graceful movements and mixes of victories and defeats. This activity was my go-to in good times and bad, whether I was feeling alone or connected. The physicality calmed and complemented me. The soft leather ball in my sweaty hands. The conversation between the sun and the light breeze on my face and forearms. This rapid heart rate experience cleared my mind and opened a space for me to explore my loss or celebration. Often, it moved me to reach out to others in search of comfort and connection. Loneliness doesn’t fade away at the borders of any time or generation. Nor does the need for us to engage all of our senses in separate and shared synergy (协同作用). Following my panic after reading my student’s AI essay, I returned to my smartphone’s newsfeed. There, I saw a trend of Millennials and Gen Zers migrating towards the unplugged activities of the older generations: board games, community gardens, fishing, and vinyl records. Reading these reports about the shift to broader, collective sensory experiences that are essential to our psychological well-being replenishes (重新充满) my hope for humanity. No, we won’t eradicate the AI footprint. That should never be the goal. AI has too much constructive value for our world. We just need to redouble our efforts to understand the benefits and limitations of its place in our lives. 43. The word “confidante” (paragraph 2) most likely refers to a person (or thing) that one can ________. A. program with professional skills. B. trust with private thoughts and feelings. C. purchase at an affordable price. D. use to complete academic assignments. 44. By stating “At its best, AI is a tool that guides us downstream. But for many young people, it is becoming a wave that could overwhelm them”, the author means that ________. A. AI is most useful when it is used near rivers and oceans. B. AI is a powerful force that can either assist or drown its users. C. young people are using AI to create powerful waves on social media. D. the primary function of AI is to predict natural disasters like floods. 45. The author mentions his experience of playing basketball in the backyard mainly to ________. A. show his personal way of coping with emotions through sensory engagement. B. prove that imaginary relationships are far better than using AI friends. C. argue that sports are the only solution to the problem of loneliness. D. compare his childhood hobbies with the current trends of his students. 46 Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A. The Rise of AI: From Tools to Best Friends. B. Why AI Can Replace Human Touch. C. Human Touch in a Digital World. D. How College Students Use ChatGPT to Write Essays. Section C Directions: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. Life would be a lot sweeter if you were a memory athlete. Most of us however, are not wired that way. But don’t be discouraged: thanks to neuroplasticity, anyone can transcend their fallible memory. ___47___. There are a few relatively simple things a person can do to help improve their memory function. First up the basics: the foundation of good memory is good health. Eating and sleeping right will lead to optimal brain function, the flow-on effect of which is a better memory. ___48___. A mnemonic device is a trick designed to make remembering things easier. So instead of remembering to buy eggs, rice, apples and dog food, it might be easier to think of READ, which stands for rice, eggs, apples, and dog food. This is the acrostic method. Another more complicated mnemonic technique is called a mind palace. Let’s use the same shopping list as an example. Instead of focusing on the word “rice,” this technique works by focusing on the image of rice thrown on the ground in a yard. For eggs, picture a hen pecking at the rice, followed by a nearby tree of apple blossoms, the petals falling around the hen, falling on a sleeping dog. ___49___. This technique, where you base a memory around visual images, is more formally called ‘method of loci’. A recent study published in Neuron has unearthed some interesting insights about the brains of competitive memorizers. The researchers invited 23 of the world’s top 50 memory athletes to have their brains scanned in rest states, and while performing memory tests, and matched each champion to a control participant. Anatomically (解剖学上), the scans showed there was no difference in brain structure or region size between the groups. ___50___ And what’s more, after they gave the “naïve” control group training in the method of loci, their neural connectivity began to look more like that of the pros. A. What you’re born with isn’t what you’re stuck with. B. Where the difference was observed was in connectivity. C. Once the interconnected scene is created it’s a simple visual to ease your way around the halls of the grocery store with no list needed. D. Training in method of loci can physically change the way a person remembers. E. Then there are more deliberate approaches like practicing mnemonics F. The improved memory observed after mnemonic training persists for as long as 4 months after training concludes. III. Summary Writing 51. Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point (s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. The Future of “Thinking” AI AI companies often describe their reasoning agents as “thinking” machines. That can be misleading. These agents do perform impressive tasks. But they can suffer some of the same drawbacks. They may produce biased content, for instance. When an agent uses a model to perform a complex task on its own, a bunch of small problems can also snowball into bigger ones. And that worries Ghosh. He co-authored a paper on arXiv in February that sums it up: Fully autonomous AI agents should not be developed. Being “fully autonomous,” means being able to act entirely on its own. DeepSeek-R1 and similar bots aren’t fully autonomous yet. They can do more complex tasks than chatbots. Yet a real person still guides the process. And Ghosh thinks that’s essential. “I don’t think these systems are nearly as reliable and as accountable as humans,” he says. But things are moving quickly. In late February, the robot company Figure AI announced a new AI model called Helix. Robots that use this model are better at reasoning. In early March, a different Chinese company, named Monica, announced a brand new agent named Manus. It’s built atop a handful of different AI models. It’s also close to fully autonomous. When you give it a task, it decides on its own how it should solve it. Then it starts taking actions, such as searching online, writing code, creating charts and more. This all happens (in the cloud) while you wait. Manus then alerts you when its task is done. And consider this: Companies like DeepSeek, Monica and OpenAI can now use their agents to come up with ideas on how to build better reasoning models. Harris, of Last Week in AI, is confident that this is already happening. How well they will work remains to be seen. Clearly, it’s an exciting time for AI innovation. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ IV. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 52. 别让孩子们在游泳池边没人看管，好吗？（leave）（汉译英） ________________________________________________________________ 53. 齐白石的画作，无论是山水、花鸟还是人物，皆形神兼备。(whether...or...)(汉译英) ________________________________________________________________ 54. 这对新婚夫妻购置了一套价值一千万的别墅，这大大消耗了他们的积蓄。(drain) (汉译英) ________________________________________________________________ 55. 这位年轻的建筑师渐渐明白，成功没有捷径，要想在行业中有所建树，关键是要勤勤恳恳、脚踏实地。（dawn）(汉译英) ________________________________________________________________ V. Guided Writing 56. Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 假如你是明启中学的高三学生李明，你的班级要参与学校“校园合唱节”，班长张浩为了让班级能在合唱节取得好成绩，每天放学后留全班排练到天黑，影响了同学们的正常学习生活节奏，同学们多有抱怨。为了帮助班级在和谐的氛围中参加合唱节，你打算给张浩写封信，内容包括： (1) 简要说明同学们目前面临的困扰； (2) 给出具体建议，并说明理由。 (合唱：choir) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $