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绝密★启用前 高三年级十月调研考试 英语 考生注意： 1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 1. How will the weather be tomorrow evening? A. Cloudy. B. Rainy. C. Windy. 2. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a car. B. In the woman's home. C. In an office. 3. What does the man think of the newspaper? A. Reliable. B. Informative. C. Educational. 4. Why do the speakers worry about Barry? A. He has been arrested by the police. B. He has been absent for long. C. He has met a traffic accident. 5 What does the woman mean? A. She doesn't like the film at all. B. She doesn't show interest in films. C. She doesn't know the producer of the film. 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 is the woman going to do? A. Prepare dinner. B. Hold a party. C. Keep an appointment. 7. What does the woman still need? A. Some flowers. B. Some fruit. C. Some sweets. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. Why does the woman make an apology? A. She lost the man's computer. B. She deleted the man's files accidentally. C. She used the man's computer without permission. 9. How does the man react to the matter? A. He feels extremely angry. B. He responds with humor. C. He considers it unavoidable. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. Where did the man use to work? A. In a company. B. In a school. C. In a factory. 11. What is the man's main focus now? A. Traveling around the world. B. Taking a long break. C. Developing his career. 12. What's the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Fellow workers. C. Interviewer and interviewee. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. When did Thomas begin to learn English? A. In the first grade. B. In the third grade. C. In the twelfth grade. 14. What did the woman do last year? A. She went to the US. B. She visited the man's family. C. She taught English in Japan. 15. Why didn't Thomas's family speak English to the woman? A. They didn't like her. B. They were poor in English. C. They felt shy around foreigners. 16. Which country is Thomas probably from? A. America. B. Japan. C. Britain. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What's the speaker mainly talking about? A. Waste management. B. Pollution detection. C. Energy consumption. 18. What is the benefit of recycling waste according to the speaker? A. Saving money. B. Promoting economic development. C. Conserving natural resources. 19. Which is mentioned about the result of improper waste treatment? A. Energy loss. B. Damaged ecosystems. C. Limited food. 20. What message does the speaker want to deliver? A. Use public transportation. B. Reduce, reuse, and recycle. C. Avoid single-use products. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A If you are eager to learn more about the British Council’s regular programs, you won’t want to miss the Saturday Open House, where you can learn first-hand about the British Council’s teaching methods and curriculum. It is also a chance to meet the British Council’s approachable academic team. By attending the Open House, you can take advantage of the following exclusive offers: ●Free trial classes for Early Years to Secondary learners ●Special discounts and perks (补贴) for kids and teens, including: ○Up to $175 off course fees (terms and conditions apply) and a $60 reduction in registration fees for new semester registrations in English courses ○$100 off new sign-ups for a 10-hour package of one-to-one or small group private lessons ○A 50% discount on English courses (worth over $1,000) with on-the-spot sign-ups Don’t wait to sign up for the 45-minute to one-hour trial lessons for Nursery 1 to Secondary 3 students. Spaces for these free trial lessons are limited and available on a first-come-first-served basis. Interested in attending the British Council’s Open House? Register to secure your preferred time for the trial class for your child. 1. What can attendees do at the Saturday Open House? A. Have a look at the achievement of an academic team. B. Participate in the drafting of the future expansion plan. C. Learn more about the British Council's teaching information. D. Attend a private lesson given by the British Council's academic team. 2. How can attendees probably get the biggest discount? A. By bringing at least one friend. B. By applying for a 10-hour package. C. By contacting the British Council first. D. By signing up on the Open House day. 3. Which group is qualified for the free trial lessons? A. Preschoolers below Nursery 1. B. Nursery 1 to Secondary 3 students. C. University undergraduates. D. Adult learners aged 18 and above. 【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。本文介绍了英国文化协会周六开放日的相关信息，包括活动内容、优惠以及免费试听课程等。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“If you are eager to learn more about the British Council's regular programs, you won't want to miss the Saturday Open House, where you can learn first-hand about the British Council's teaching methods and curriculum.(如果你渴望了解更多关于英国文化协会的常规项目，那么你就不要错过周六的开放日，在那里你可以直接了解英国文化协会的教学方法和课程)”可知，参加者在周六开放日可以了解更多关于英国文化协会的教学信息。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“A 50% discount on English courses (worth over $1,000) with on-the-spot sign-ups.(现场报名英语课程可享受50%的折扣（价值超过1000美元）)”可知，参加者在开放日当天报名可以获得最大的折扣。故选D。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Don’t wait to sign up for the 45-minute to one-hour trial lessons for Nursery 1 to Secondary 3 students.(幼儿1班至中学3年级的学生，请抓紧报名参加时长45分钟至1小时的试听课，名额有限，切勿错过)”可知，Nursery 1到Secondary 3的学生有资格参加免费试听课程。故选B。 B I put on my headphones and listen to a podcast (播客) or take out a book while I’m on the train. It’s impossible to concentrate on either of these tasks when I hear Irish floating above the seats. It calls out to me. It finds me. I try to catch a glimpse between the seats of who might be speaking — perhaps I know them, or perhaps I don’t. Either way, it catches my attention and makes me happy. I hear teenagers in school uniforms get off, saying goodbye to their friends. “Slán,” they say, in the most natural way imaginable. It reminded me of my colorful school life a decade ago, though saying goodbye to my school friends like that didn’t seem natural to me when I was in their position. This change, too, makes me happy. Once I get to Dublin city, I’m pulled along in the stream of people heading to work, museums, shops, parks, or no specific destination at all. My destination looks different every time, but it is most often related to practicing the Irish language. Sometimes I go to a conversation circle, an event where people come together in cafés, parks, or universities to practice and speak Irish together. I’m often nervous when I’m going to a circle for the first time, though this fades quickly once I’m there. Each circle looks different in terms of size, location, and ages and backgrounds of the speakers. But I am always greeted with a warm welcome by all. Groups who may have been coming together weekly at the same time and place for years, if not decades, make me feel like a valued member. I am quickly chatting away about my life and asking them about theirs. I am touched by the interest, curiosity, and support that these people — strangers as of an hour ago — show toward me. I take in their views on what is happening in the world and share some of my own. We learn together. 4. What does the underlined part “It finds me” in paragraph 1 refer to? A. I am troubled by the noise. B. I feel comfortable in my seat. C. I am absorbed in the music. D. I pay attention to Irish automatically. 5. How does the author feel when hearing “Slán” on the train? A. Pleased. B. Strange. C. Nervous. D. Confused. 6. Why does the author change her destinations frequently in the city? A. To seek more job opportunities. B. To follow the teenage students. C. To have a good command of a language. D. To recall her childhood memories. 7. What can we learn from the last paragraph? A. The newcomers in the circles can be well received. B. The generation gap is bridged through close interactions. C. The citizens of Dublin have great enthusiasm for learning. D. The Irish conversation circles promote professional growth. 【答案】4. D 5. A 6. C 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在火车上被爱尔兰语吸引，以及在都柏林通过参加爱尔兰语交流圈学习语言的经历和感受。 【4题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段中“I put on my headphones and listen to a podcast (播客) or take out a book while I’m on the train. It’s impossible to concentrate on either of these tasks when I hear Irish floating above the seats. It calls out to me. It finds me.(在火车上时，我会戴上耳机听播客，或者拿出一本书来读。当我听到座位上方飘来爱尔兰语时，我不可能集中精力做这两件事中的任何一件。它在呼唤我。它找到了我)”可知，当作者听到爱尔兰语时，会不自觉地被吸引，从而无法集中精力做其他事情，所以“It finds me”指的是作者不自觉地注意到了爱尔兰语。故选D。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Either way, it catches my attention and makes me happy. I hear teenagers in school uniforms get off, saying goodbye to their friends. “Slán,” they say, in the most natural way imaginable. It reminded me of my colorful school life a decade ago, though saying goodbye to my school friends like that didn’t seem natural to me when I was in their position. This change, too, makes me happy.(但不管怎样，它总能吸引我的注意力，让我感到开心。我听到穿着校服的青少年下车时跟朋友道别，嘴里说着“Slán”，语气自然得不能再自然。这让我想起了十年前自己丰富多彩的校园生活，不过当年我像他们这么大时，用这种方式跟同学道别，总觉得有些不自在。而现在的这种变化，也让我心生愉悦)”可知，作者听到“Slán”时感到很高兴。故选A。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“My destination looks different every time, but it is most often related to practicing the Irish language.(我的目的地每次看起来都不一样，但通常都与练习爱尔兰语有关)”可知，作者频繁改变目的地是为了更好地掌握爱尔兰语。故选C。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“I’m often nervous when I’m going to a circle for the first time, though this fades quickly once I’m there. Each circle looks different in terms of size, location, and ages and backgrounds of the speakers.(第一次去参加交流圈时，我常常会感到紧张，不过一到那里，这种紧张感很快就消失了。每个交流圈在规模、地点以及参与者的年龄和背景方面都各不相同)”和最后一段中“But I am always greeted with a warm welcome by all. Groups who may have been coming together weekly at the same time and place for years, if not decades, make me feel like a valued member.(但我总是受到所有人的热烈欢迎。这些团体可能已经在同一时间、同一地点每周聚会多年，甚至几十年了，他们让我觉得自己是一个有价值的成员)”以及“I am touched by the interest, curiosity, and support that these people — strangers as of an hour ago — show toward me.(我被这些人——一个小时前还是陌生人——对我的兴趣、好奇和支持所感动)”可推知，交流圈的新人可以受到很好的接待。故选A。 C Jack Strange, a passionate writer, had dreamed of landing a publishing deal for years. When it finally happened, he was overjoyed. However, his excitement was short-lived when he discovered that some of his self-published books had been pirated (盗版) and appeared on LibGen, a shadow library that hosts millions of books and papers taken without permission. His works, along with those of many other authors, were being used to train AI systems like Meta’s Llama, which raised serious concerns about copyright and compensation (补偿). Llama is a large language model that, like other AI systems such as ChatGPT, uses vast amounts of data to predict and generate text. While tech companies argue that such data is essential for improving AI, many authors, including Jack, believe they should be paid for the use of their intellectual property. Meta claims that the “fair use” of copyrighted materials is crucial for innovation and that the positive impact of generative AI can be felt by all fields of society. But writers feel their works are being exploited (利用) without recognition or payment, especially as AI threatens to replace human creativity in various industries. The issue has sparked a growing movement among authors and creative professionals worldwide. Organizations like the Society of Authors are calling for stronger protection and fair compensation for creators whose work is used to train AI systems. Abie Longstaff, a representative of the Society of Authors, argues that AI is not only taking creative content but also imitating an author’s unique style without permission, further reducing the value of their work. “It’s about the recognition,” Abie says. “We want compensation and transparency (透明度).” Governments are now involved in the debate. The UK government, for example, is exploring policies that would give tech companies automatic access to creative works unless creators choose out. However, many, like Abie, argue that this approach puts the burden on creators rather than companies. For Jack and many others, the rise of AI poses a real threat to their livelihoods and the future of creative industries. 8. What led to Jack’s excitement fading quickly after getting a publishing deal? A. His works were illegally used. B. Negative reviews brought him disturbance. C. Other writers drew inspiration from his works. D. The Society of Authors rejected to protect his copyright. 9. What does Meta say to justify its use of copyrighted materials? A. It has strictly followed copyright laws. B. It will benefit the wider public. C. It has obtained permission from authors. D. It will offer free access to new books. 10. What do many writers probably think of the UK government’s policy? A. Unsystematic. B. Ineffective. C. Transparent. D. Progressive. 11. What does the text mainly talk about? A. The emergence of pirated books worldwide. B. The rising threat of AI to creative industries. C. The impact of LibGen on modem publishing. D. The fight of writers against AI’s unfair practice. 【答案】8 A 9. B 10. B 11. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了作家杰克·斯特兰奇的作品被盗版并用于训练人工智能系统，引发了作者群体对人工智能不公平做法的抗争。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“However, his excitement was short-lived when he discovered that some of his self-published books had been pirated (盗版) and appeared on LibGen, a shadow library that hosts millions of books and papers taken without permission.(然而，当他发现一些自己出版的书被盗版并出现在LibGen上时，他的兴奋之情很快就消失了。LibGen是一个影子图书馆，收藏了数百万本未经许可获取的书籍和论文。)”可知，杰克·斯特兰奇在获得出版协议后的兴奋很快消失是因为他的作品被非法使用了。故选A。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Meta claims that the “fair use” of copyrighted materials is crucial for innovation and that the positive impact of generative AI can be felt by all fields of society.(Meta声称，对受版权保护材料的“合理使用”对创新至关重要，生成式人工智能的积极影响可以被社会各领域感受到。)”可知，Meta认为其对受版权保护材料的使用将使广大公众受益。故选B。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“The UK government, for example, is exploring policies that would give tech companies automatic access to creative works unless creators choose out. However, many, like Abie, argue that this approach puts the burden on creators rather than companies.(例如，英国政府正在探索一项政策，该政策将允许科技公司自动访问创意作品，除非创作者选择退出。然而，包括阿比在内的许多人认为，这种方法将负担转嫁给了创作者，而不是公司。)”可知，许多作家可能认为英国政府的政策无效。故选B。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据第一段中“His works, along with those of many other authors, were being used to train AI systems like Meta’s Llama, which raised serious concerns about copyright and compensation (补偿).(他的作品以及许多其他作者的作品都被用来训练像Meta的Llama这样的人工智能系统，这引发了人们对版权和补偿的严重担忧。)”，第三段中“The issue has sparked a growing movement among authors and creative professionals worldwide.(这一问题在全球作家和创意专业人士中引发了一场日益壮大的运动。)”可知，文章主要讨论了作家们反对人工智能不公平做法的斗争。故选D。 D A decline in bird populations is responsible for the change in the natural sounds of spring, according to a new study published recently in the journal Nature Communications. Researchers from the University of East Anglia used annual bird monitoring surveys to access data on bird populations in 200,000 sites. They then used this data to identify the total number of birds per species in every selected site during a year and downloaded the calls and songs of each of the bird species from Xeno-Canto, the world’s largest database of bird calls. By layering (叠加) the appropriate number of sound files for all species at each location, the scientists were then able to recreate what spring would have sounded like in each of the studied sites over the last 25 years. The results show that springtime has become not only quieter but also more monotonous — the diversity and intensity of birdsong has declined over time. “We can think of birds as nature’s orchestra (管弦乐队),” said Simon Butler, lead author of the study. “And what we’re finding is that we’re losing key players and instruments from the orchestra, so the music that they’re generating is becoming poorer.” The reason for this shift, according to Butler, is the rapid decline in bird communities, both in number and variation. This trend is consistent with a climate report from the National Audubon Society, which warns that two-thirds of North American bird species are at the risk of extinction due to rising global temperatures. “We are on our way to the ‘silent spring’ just like Rachel Carson predicted in 1962. I hope we can stop the decline and do the birds and ourselves a big favor,” said Butler. “In our failure to conserve songbird species, we are changing our experience of the surrounding world,” said Aaron Weed, an ecologist at the National Park Service. “The preservation of natural sounds is an important part of protecting national parks. The unique value is in not just the land but the water that’s there or the mammals or other species that are there for us.” 12. Which of the following is one of the researchers’ approaches? A. Taking advantage of a database. B. Collecting some bird calls on site. C. Carrying out some online surveys. D. Identifying the living places of bird species. 13. What does the underlined word “monotonous” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Dynamic. B. Boring. C. Special. D. Popular. 14. What does Aaron Weed try to illustrate in the last paragraph? A. Joint efforts are needed to maintain biodiversity. B. National parks should focus on protecting the land. C. Protecting natural sounds is key to preserving ecosystems. D. Providing quality service is important for the national park. 15. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Could Birdsong Be a Sign of Spring? B. How Do Birds Adapt to a Changing Climate? C. National Parks’ Efforts to Protect Endangered Songbirds D. Loss of Songbirds Is Shifting People’s Experience of Nature 【答案】12. A 13. B 14. C 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了鸟类数量减少导致自然声音变化，进而影响人类对自然的体验。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“They then used this data to identify the total number of birds per species in every selected site during a year and downloaded the calls and songs of each of the bird species from Xeno-Canto, the world’s largest database of bird calls.(然后，他们利用这些数据来确定每个选定地点一年内每个物种的鸟类总数，并从世界上最大的鸟类叫声数据库Xeno-Canto下载了每个鸟类的叫声和歌曲)”可知，研究者利用了一个数据库来获取鸟类叫声和歌曲的数据。故选A。 【13题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段中“The results show that springtime has become not only quieter but also more monotonous — the diversity and intensity of birdsong has declined over time.(结果表明，春季不仅变得更安静，而且变得更加monotonous——鸟鸣的多样性和强度随着时间的推移而下降)”可知，春天鸟鸣的多样性和强度下降，说明鸟鸣更单调。因此，monotonous在此处的意思是“单调的，乏味的”。A. Dynamic动态的；B. Boring无聊的，单调的；C. Special特别的；D. Popular流行的。故选B。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段““In our failure to conserve songbird species, we are changing our experience of the surrounding world,” said Aaron Weed, an ecologist at the National Park Service. “The preservation of natural sounds is an important part of protecting national parks. The unique value is in not just the land but the water that’s there or the mammals or other species that are there for us.”(美国国家公园管理局的生态学家Aaron Weed说：“由于我们未能保护鸣禽物种，我们正在改变我们对周围世界的体验。保护自然声音是保护国家公园的重要组成部分。其独特价值不仅在于那里的土地，还在于那里的水、哺乳动物或其他为我们而存在的物种。”)”可知，Aaron Weed试图说明保护自然声音对于保护生态系统至关重要。故选C。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据第一段中“A decline in bird populations is responsible for the change in the natural sounds of spring, according to a new study published recently in the journal Nature Communications.(根据最近发表在《自然通讯》杂志上的一项新研究，鸟类数量的减少是导致春季自然声音变化的原因)”以及最后一段““In our failure to conserve songbird species, we are changing our experience of the surrounding world,” said Aaron Weed, an ecologist at the National Park Service. “The preservation of natural sounds is an important part of protecting national parks. The unique value is in not just the land but the water that’s there or the mammals or other species that are there for us.”(美国国家公园管理局的生态学家Aaron Weed说：“由于我们未能保护鸣禽物种，我们正在改变我们对周围世界的体验。保护自然声音是保护国家公园的重要组成部分。其独特价值不仅在于那里的土地，还在于那里的水、哺乳动物或其他为我们而存在的物种。”)”可知，本文主要讲述了鸟类数量的减少正在改变人们对自然的体验。因此，D选项“Loss of Songbirds Is Shifting People’s Experience of Nature(鸣禽的消失正在改变人们对自然的体验)”最符合文章主旨。故选D。 第二节（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人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Public speaking is an important skill that students need to develop. At some point, they will be asked to deliver a speech or a presentation in front of others. ____16____ As teachers, we can introduce several strategies to help students overcome this fear and become more confident speakers. Allowing students to choose topics they are passionate about can make a big difference. ____17____ Positive thinking is another powerful tool. Students can remind themselves that they are well-prepared. Hearing encouragement from classmates can further boost their confidence and help them focus on their strengths. ____18____ By thinking about the knowledge or insights they are sharing with the audience, they can take the pressure off their own performance and see the talk as an opportunity to help others. In addition, good physical preparation matters too. Getting enough rest before a presentation can help students feel more energetic and relaxed. On the day of the presentation, students should engage the audience by asking questions or inviting participation. ____19____ It is also helpful for students to find friendly faces in the audience to focus on when they feel nervous. Friendly faces provide reassurance and help reduce feelings of stress. After the presentation, it is valuable for students to reflect on their experience. They can think about what strategies worked well and where they can improve next time. Collecting feedback (反馈) from the audience is useful. ____20____ With practice, students can gradually build confidence and grasp the skills they need to succeed in public speaking. A. They can even ask their classmates to offer positive feedback. B. If familiar with the subject, they will feel much more comfortable. C. Honest comments can highlight strengths and suggest areas for growth. D. However, many may experience significant anxiety when facing audiences. E. Students should avoid talking to others before a presentation to stay focused. F. Teaching students to focus on the audience rather than on themselves also helps. G. This interaction can make the experience more like a conversation than a performance. 【答案】16. D 17. B 18. F 19. G 20. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要针对学生在公众演讲时感到焦虑的问题，为教师和学生提供了一系列克服恐惧、建立自信的策略和方法。 【16题详解】 根据上文“At some point, they will be asked to deliver a speech or a presentation in front of others.(在某个时刻，他们会被要求在他人面前演讲或做展示)”可知，此处引出了公众演讲的情景。空格后紧接着说“As teachers, we can introduce several strategies to help students overcome this fear and become more confident speakers.(作为教师，我们可以采用多种策略来帮助学生克服这种恐惧，并使他们成为更自信的演讲者)”表明空格处需要填入一个能够引出“需要策略”的原因的句子，即描述学生在此情景下遇到的困难。D项“However, many may experience significant anxiety when facing audiences.(然而，许多人在面对观众时可能会感到非常焦虑)”恰好表达了这一困难，与上下文构成“提出问题——解决问题”的逻辑关系。故选D。 【17题详解】 上文提到“Allowing students to choose topics they are passionate about can make a big difference.(让学生选择自己感兴趣的话题会带来很大的影响)”说明选择自己感兴趣的话题对学生演讲有积极影响。B选项“If familiar with the subject, they will feel much more comfortable.(如果熟悉这个主题，他们会感觉自在得多)”说明熟悉话题会让学生更舒适，进一步解释这一策略的效果，此处“they”指代前文的“students”与上文内容呼应，符合题意。故选B。 【18题详解】 根据下文“By thinking about the knowledge or insights they are sharing with the audience, they can take the pressure off their own performance and see the talk as an opportunity to help others.(通过思考自己正在与听众分享的知识或见解，他们就能减轻自身的表演压力，并将这次演讲视为一个帮助他人的机会)”可知，本段建议学生将注意力从自身转移到观众和分享内容上。F项“Teaching students to focus on the audience rather than on themselves also helps.(教导学生关注观众而不是他们自己也很有帮助)”完美地概括了本段的中心思想，是主题句。故选F。 【19题详解】 上文提到“On the day of the presentation, students should engage the audience by asking questions or inviting participation.(在演讲当天，学生们应当通过提问或邀请观众参与等方式来与听众互动)”强调互动的重要性。G选项“This interaction can make the experience more like a conversation than a performance.(这种互动能够让体验更具对话的氛围，而非单纯的表演形式)”解释了互动如何使演讲更像对话而非表演，进一步说明这种互动的效果。故选G。 【20题详解】 上文提到“Collecting feedback from the audience is useful(收集观众的反馈是有益的)”说明收集反馈的价值。C选项“Honest comments can highlight strengths and suggest areas for growth.(诚恳的评价能够突出优点，并指出有待改进的方面)” 具体说明反馈的作用，指出真诚的反馈能突出优点并提供改进方向，与上下文逻辑一致。故选C。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 I started graduate school, excited to become the scientist I had wanted to be. However, along the way, Graduate Student Guilt kept me from ____21____ the challenges I was facing. I viewed my research project as mine alone, ____22____ that its problems were my problems. Any time an experiment failed, I felt ____23____. Four years into my Ph. D., I ____24____ my breaking point. I wanted to quit, but my adviser ____25____ me to turn to a doctor. My doctor suggested I get out of my ____26____. At that moment, I suddenly ____27____ the only way was to change actions. I told my doctor I ____28____ rock climbing, which had everything I could want as a(n) ____29____ graduate student-physical activity, problem solving, and a sense of progression. When I did rock climbing, I felt calm. It was clear that the constant, negative inner voice was ____30____. Holding onto the climbing wall by my fingers and toes, using every muscle to stay safe, I was merely ____31____ what I was doing in that moment rather than years of stress, failure, or depression. I had periods when it felt that no amount of enjoyment would help. But I learned there are steps I could take to make that feeling ____32____ — exercising reading for enjoyment or socializing. I should allow myself to be a person, rather than a robot that produces ____33____. Now, having ____34____ defended my Ph. D., I understand that research needs failure. But failure doesn’t ____35____ me. It’s the courage to keep climbing-both on rocks and in life-that truly matters. 21 A. addressing B. avoiding C. presenting D. questioning 22. A. denying B. pretending C. believing D. hoping 23. A. frightened B. unfair C. impatient D. guilty 24. A. hit B. missed C. passed D. predicted 25. A. permitted B. persuaded C. promised D. appointed 26. A. life B. way C. business D. head 27. A. explained B. proved C. realized D. recalled 28. A. recommended B. enjoyed C. quit D. doubted 29. A. anxious B. independent C. productive D. selfish 30. A. analyzed B. confirmed C. chosen D. silenced 31. A. worrying about B. focusing on C. dreaming of D. setting aside 32. A. spread B. follow C. disappear D. last 33. A. science B. response C. profit D. conflict 34. A. secretly B. eagerly C. successfully D. effortlessly 35. A. suit B. define C. recognize D. power 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. D 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. D 31. B 32. C 33. A 34. C 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者讲述了自己在攻读博士学位过程中，因“研究生愧疚感”而面临诸多挑战，后通过攀岩等方式调整心态，最终成功完成学业并明白失败并不定义自己，重要的是保持攀登的勇气。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，在求学过程中，“研究生愧疚感”却让我无法正视自己面临的挑战。A. addressing处理、解决；B. avoiding避免；C. presenting呈现；D. questioning质疑。根据上文“Graduate Student Guilt”和下文“I viewed my research project as mine alone”可知，愧疚感让作者无法去处理面临的挑战。故选A。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我把研究项目完全当成自己一个人的事，认为项目中遇到的问题也理应由我独自承担。A. denying否认；B. pretending假装；C. believing相信，认为；D. hoping希望。根据下文“Any time an experiment failed, I felt ____3____.”可知，作者认为实验失败是自己的问题，因此感到内疚。故选C。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：每次实验失败，我都会感到深深的愧疚。A. frightened害怕的；B. unfair不公平的；C. impatient不耐烦的；D. guilty内疚的。根据上文“Graduate Student Guilt kept me from ____1____ the challenges I was facing”可知，作者有“研究生内疚感”，因此每当实验失败时，都会感到内疚。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：攻读博士学位的第四年，我达到了崩溃边缘。A. hit达到；B. missed错过；C. passed通过；D. predicted预测。根据下文“I wanted to quit”可知，作者达到了崩溃的临界点，想要放弃。hit the breaking point是固定搭配，意为“达到临界点”。故选A。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我想放弃，但导师说服我去看医生。A. permitted允许；B. persuaded说服；C. promised承诺；D. appointed任命。根据下文“My doctor suggested I get out of my ____6____”可知，作者的导师说服作者去看医生。故选B。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：医生建议我跳出当前的思维模式。A. life生活；B. way方法；C. business生意；D. head头脑。根据上文“Graduate Student Guilt kept me from ____1____ the challenges I was facing”和“Any time an experiment failed, I felt ____3____.”可知，作者因愧疚感和压力陷入负面情绪，因此医生建议作者跳出当前的思维模式。故选D。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：那一刻，我突然意识到，唯一的出路就是改变行动方式。A. explained解释；B. proved证明；C. realized意识到；D. recalled回忆。根据下文“the only way was to change actions”可知，作者突然意识到改变行动是唯一的方法。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我告诉医生，我喜欢攀岩——这项运动包含了我这个焦虑的研究生所需要的一切：身体活动、问题解决能力的锻炼，以及一种循序渐进的成就感。A. recommended推荐；B. enjoyed喜欢；C. quit放弃；D. doubted怀疑。根据下文“When I did rock climbing, I felt calm”可知，作者喜欢攀岩，并且在攀岩时感到平静。故选B。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. anxious焦虑的；B. independent独立的；C. productive多产的；D. selfish自私的。根据上文“Graduate Student Guilt kept me from ____1____ the challenges I was facing”和“Any time an experiment failed, I felt ____3____.”可知，作者是一个焦虑的研究生。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：很明显，脑海中那不断出现的消极声音被平息了。A. analyzed分析；B. confirmed确认；C. chosen选择；D. silenced使沉默。根据上文“When I did rock climbing, I felt calm”可知，作者在攀岩时感到平静，说明那个消极的内心声音被平息了。故选D。 【31题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：用手指和脚趾紧紧抓着岩壁，调动每一寸肌肉确保安全，此刻的我只专注于当下正在做的事，而非那些累积多年的压力、失败或是抑郁情绪。A. worrying about担心；B. focusing on专注于；C. dreaming of梦想；D. setting aside留出。根据下文“rather than years of stress, failure, or depression”可知，作者将注意力集中在当下的攀岩动作上，而非过去的负面事物。故选B。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但我逐渐学会了通过一些方法让这种负面感受消失——比如锻炼、为了乐趣而阅读，或是与人社交。A. spread传播；B. follow跟随；C. disappear消失；D. last持续。根据下文“exercising, reading for enjoyment or socializing”可知，作者通过锻炼、享受阅读或社交来让这种感觉消失。故选C。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我应该允许自己做个普通人，而不是一台只会产出科研成果的机器。A. science科学；B. response回应；C. profit利润；D. conflict冲突。根据上文“I started graduate school, excited to become the scientist I had wanted to be”可知，作者原本想成为一名科学家，但现在意识到自己应该做一个普通人，而不是一个产出科研成果的机器。故选A。 【34题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：如今，我已成功通过博士学位答辩，我明白了科研之路难免遭遇失败。A. secretly秘密地；B. eagerly渴望地；C. successfully成功地；D. effortlessly轻松地。根据下文“defended my Ph. D.”可知，作者已经成功地完成了博士学位的答辩。故选C。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但失败并不能定义我。A. suit适合；B. define定义；C. recognize认出；D. power赋予力量。根据下文“It’s the courage to keep climbing-both on rocks and in life-that truly matters”可知，作者认为真正重要的是继续攀登的勇气，而不是失败。因此，失败并不能定义作者。故选B。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写在答题卡上。 Tangram (七巧板) is an ancient Chinese puzzle game that challenges players to create specific shapes ____36____ (use) a set of seven geometric pieces, called “tans”. The goal of the game is to form a specific outline, ensuring they fit together ____37____ (perfect)-without overlapping (重叠) or leaving any empty spaces. Originating in China during the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), it gained widespread ____38____ (popular) in the 18th and 19th centuries. Tangram puzzles ____39____ (introduce) to Europe and America in the early 1800s, where they quickly became popular, inspiring books, adaptations, and new variations. Today, Tangram remains a beloved puzzle game ____40____ (treasure) for entertainment as well as educational purposes. Playing Tangram is more than just a fun activity, it’s also an influential brain booster! The puzzle requires spatial awareness, logical reasoning, ____41____ problem-solving abilities. Playing it can activate and strengthen important areas of the brain. Studies suggest that engaging in visual-spatial tasks like Tangram can improve cognitive (认知的) flexibility, making ____42____ easier to process and remember information. Additionally, regularly playing Tangram can enhance memory and attention span, ____43____ are important in everyday problem-solving situations. Whether you’re looking for a fun challenge or a way ____44____ (improve) cognitive function, Tangram is an excellent game to play. Plus, with digital and physical versions available, it’s an easy and ____45____ (access) game to enjoy at any time. 【答案】36. using 37. perfectly 38. popularity 39. were introduced 40. treasured 41. and 42. it 43. which 44. to improve 45. accessible 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了七巧板的历史、玩法及其益智益处。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：七巧板是一种古老的中国益智游戏，要求玩家用一套被称为“板”的七块几何图形拼出特定的形状。that引导的同位语从句谓语为challenges，此处为非谓语动词，作状语，use“使用”与逻辑主语players为主谓关系，故用现在分词形式。故填using。 【37题详解】 考查副词。句意：游戏的目标是形成一个特定的轮廓，确保它们完美地拼合在一起——不重叠或留下任何空白。本空修饰动词fit，应用副词perfectly“完美地”，作状语。故填perfectly。 【38题详解】 考查名词。句意：它起源于中国宋朝（公元960-1279年），在18世纪和19世纪广受欢迎。本空作gained的宾语，应用名词popularity“流行，受欢迎”。故填popularity。 【39题详解】 考查时态语态。句意：七巧板在19世纪初被引入欧洲和美洲，在那里它们迅速流行起来，激发了书籍、改编和新变体的灵感。本空为句子谓语，根据时间状语in the early 1800s可知，句子描述过去发生的事情，时态应用一般过去时，introduce“介绍”与主语Tangram puzzles为动宾关系，应用一般过去时的被动语态，主语为复数名词，be动词用were。故填were introduced。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：今天，七巧板仍然是一款深受喜爱的益智游戏，因其娱乐和教育目的而备受珍视。本句谓语为remains，此处为非谓语动词，作定语，treasure“珍视”与Tangram为动宾关系，应用过去分词形式。故填treasured。 【41题详解】 考查连词。句意：这种拼图需要空间意识、逻辑推理和解决问题的能力。spatial awareness、logical reasoning与problem-solving abilities是并列关系，用并列连词and连接。故填and。 【42题详解】 考查代词。句意：研究表明，参与像七巧板这样的视觉空间任务可以提高认知灵活性，使处理和记忆信息变得更容易。本空为形式宾语，后面的不定式短语to process and remember information作make的真正的宾语，用形式宾语it。故填it。 【43题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：此外，经常玩七巧板可以提高记忆力和注意力持续时间，这在日常解决问题的情境中很重要。本空引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词memory and attention span，关系词代替先行词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词which引导。故填which。 【44题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：无论你是在寻找有趣的挑战，还是想提高认知功能，七巧板都是一款极佳的游戏。本句谓语为are looking for，此处为非谓语动词，作定语，修饰名词way，a way to do sth.是固定搭配，意为 “做某事的方法”，本空应用动词improve“提高”的不定式形式。故填to improve。 45题详解】 考查形容词。句意：此外，有了数字版和实体版，它是一款随时随地都能轻松玩到的游戏。本空与easy并列，修饰名词game，应用形容词accessible“易得到的，易使用的”，作定语。故填accessible。 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是校英文报的编辑李华，你们计划新增《教师风采》（Teacher Spotlight）专栏，请你给外教Jenny写封邮件，内容包括： 1. 专栏简介； 2. 征求建议。 注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Jenny, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】 Dear Jenny, I hope this email finds you well. I’m Li Hua, an editor at our school’s English newspaper. We’re thrilled to announce that we’re launching a new column called “Teacher Spotlight”, where we’ll share stories and achievements that showcase the talents and dedication of our teachers. Since you’re an integral part of our teaching staff with a wealth of experience, we’d love to hear your thoughts on what content would resonate most with our readers, which is a question we’re eager to explore. Your insights, especially those that stem from your unique perspective as a foreign teacher, will be invaluable. Looking forward to your suggestions! Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以校英文报编辑的身份，向外教Jenny介绍新增专栏并征求建议。 【详解】1.词汇积累 宣布：announce → declare 展示：showcase → display 奉献：dedication → commitment 独特的：unique → distinct 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：I’m Li Hua, an editor at our school’s English newspaper. 拓展句：I’m Li Hua, who is an editor at our school’s English newspaper. 【点睛】【高分句型1】We’re thrilled to announce that we’re launching a new column called “Teacher Spotlight”, where we’ll share stories and achievements that showcase the talents and dedication of our teachers.（运用了that引导的宾语从句、where引导的非限制性定语从句、that引导的限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】Since you’re an integral part of our teaching staff with a wealth of experience, we’d love to hear your thoughts on what content would resonate most with our readers, which is a question we’re eager to explore.（运用了Since引导的原因状语从句、what引导的宾语从句、which引导的非限制性定语从句） 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。 Grace was our town’s unspoken legend-a figure everyone recognized but few dared to approach. For years, she’d run the corner grocery with a sharp eye and an even sharper tongue, blaming teens for pocketing candies and once running after a dog down Main Street with a broom, though rumors (传闻) said she’d slipped the dog a meatball later. “Tough as old leather,” the locals liked to say, shaking their heads. Kids crossed the street to avoid her. Then came the week when the newcomers set up their soap stand at the holiday market. They were a quiet family-father, mother, a small boy with eyes like dark stones-selling bars of rose soap that smelled like distant gardens. The mother spoke broken English; the father’s hands shook when he explained the spices. At first, people hung around, sniffing (闻) cautiously, but few bought. By midweek, their piles of unsold soaps were still high, and the boy’s winter coat looked thin against the wind. At the same time, in the corner grocery, Grace kept an eye on this family. On that Saturday, the family set up their stand as usual. Though many people saw the family’s hardship, there were still plenty of onlookers and few genuine customers. At noon, a little girl appeared. She asked in a bright voice, “Auntie, was this made with magic? My mom says things that smell like roses have magic.” The woman froze for a second and then broke into a faint smile. She said in broken yet soft English, “Yes…it’s mama’s magic. My mama from my hometown taught me. She grows lots of roses there.” “My grandma is in the hospital. I want her to smell the magic. Can you give me a piece of soap?” The woman hesitated at first and then picked up one to give it to the girl. However, the girl’s mother came over, saying, “My daughter is sensitive to additives, so we don’t use things that aren’t the leading brand.” The woman’s face immediately turned red with embarrassment. 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。 Just then, Grace appeared. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Soon, the soap tower was sold out. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Just then, Grace appeared. She shuffled through the small crowd, her gaze fixed on the soap stand. Without a word to the embarrassed mother, she picked up several bars of rose soap, sniffed them deeply, and then barked in her usual sharp tone, “These smell real enough! None of that fake stuff you get in fancy shops. I’ll take ten bars. My shop could use a bit of this ‘magic’ to freshen it up!” She counted out the money firmly into the surprised woman’s trembling hand. Soon, the soap tower was sold out. Grace’s loud purchase and unexpected praise acted like a spell. People who had been hesitant before, witnessing the tough old lady’s endorsement and the genuine quality, suddenly found their doubts vanishing. They crowded around the stand, asking for the magical rose soap. “I’ll take three for my mother!” “Two for me, please!” The family, overwhelmed with gratitude, worked swiftly. The boy’s eyes shone brightly as the pile of soap bars dwindled rapidly, replaced by coins warming their pockets against the chill wind. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物形象转变和情节发展为线索展开，主要讲述了小镇传奇人物Grace从冷漠旁观到挺身支持困境中的外来家庭，用行动打破偏见，带动众人购买其手工玫瑰皂的温情故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“就在这时，Grace出现了。”可知，第一段可描写Grace出现后，用她一贯的严厉口吻称赞香皂，并购买了多块香皂，打破了尴尬的局面，也让周围的人开始相信香皂的品质。 ②由第二段首句内容“很快，香皂塔就卖光了。”可知，第二段可描写在Grace的带动下，香皂迅速售罄，这个家庭感受到了镇上人的善意和温暖。 2.续写线索：Grace出现——称赞并购买香皂——带动其他人购买——香皂售罄——家庭感受到善意和温暖——小男孩眼中闪烁光芒 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①拿起：pick up/take up/lift up ②数钱：count out the money/tally up the money ③围过来：crowd around/gather around 情绪类 ①尴尬的：embarrassed/awkward ②惊讶：surprised/astonished/amazed 【点睛】【高分句型1】She shuffled through the small crowd, her gaze fixed on the soap stand.（运用了独立主格结构） 【高分句型2】People who had been hesitant before, witnessing the tough old lady’s endorsement and the genuine quality, suddenly found their doubts vanishing.（运用了who引导的定语从句和现在分词短语作状语） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 绝密★启用前 高三年级十月调研考试 英语 考生注意： 1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 1. How will the weather be tomorrow evening? A. Cloudy. B. Rainy. C. Windy. 2. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a car. B. In the woman's home. C. In an office. 3. What does the man think of the newspaper? A. Reliable. B. Informative. C. Educational. 4. Why do the speakers worry about Barry? A. He has been arrested by the police. B. He has been absent for long. C. He has met a traffic accident. 5. What does the woman mean? A. She doesn't like the film at all. B. She doesn't show interest in films. C. She doesn't know the producer of the film. 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 is the woman going to do? A. Prepare dinner. B. Hold a party. C. Keep an appointment. 7. What does the woman still need? A. Some flowers. B. Some fruit. C. Some sweets. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. Why does the woman make an apology? A. She lost the man's computer. B. She deleted the man's files accidentally. C. She used the man's computer without permission. 9. How does the man react to the matter? A. He feels extremely angry. B. He responds with humor. C. He considers it unavoidable. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. Where did the man use to work? A. In a company. B. In a school. C. In a factory. 11. What is the man's main focus now? A. Traveling around the world. B. Taking a long break. C. Developing his career. 12. What's the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Fellow workers. C. Interviewer and interviewee. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. When did Thomas begin to learn English? A. In the first grade. B. In the third grade. C. In the twelfth grade. 14. What did the woman do last year? A. She went to the US. B. She visited the man's family. C. She taught English in Japan. 15. Why didn't Thomas's family speak English to the woman? A. They didn't like her. B. They were poor in English. C. They felt shy around foreigners. 16. Which country is Thomas probably from? A. America. B. Japan. C. Britain. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What's the speaker mainly talking about? A. Waste management. B. Pollution detection. C. Energy consumption. 18. What is the benefit of recycling waste according to the speaker? A. Saving money. B. Promoting economic development. C. Conserving natural resources. 19. Which is mentioned about the result of improper waste treatment? A. Energy loss. B. Damaged ecosystems. C. Limited food. 20. What message does the speaker want to deliver? A. Use public transportation. B. Reduce, reuse, and recycle. C. Avoid single-use products. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A If you are eager to learn more about the British Council’s regular programs, you won’t want to miss the Saturday Open House, where you can learn first-hand about the British Council’s teaching methods and curriculum. It is also a chance to meet the British Council’s approachable academic team. By attending the Open House, you can take advantage of the following exclusive offers: ●Free trial classes for Early Years to Secondary learners ●Special discounts and perks (补贴) for kids and teens, including: ○Up to $175 off course fees (terms and conditions apply) and a $60 reduction in registration fees for new semester registrations in English courses ○$100 off new sign-ups for a 10-hour package of one-to-one or small group private lessons ○A 50% discount on English courses (worth over $1000) with on-the-spot sign-ups Don’t wait to sign up for the 45-minute to one-hour trial lessons for Nursery 1 to Secondary 3 students. Spaces for these free trial lessons are limited and available on a first-come-first-served basis. Interested in attending the British Council’s Open House? Register to secure your preferred time for the trial class for your child. 1 What can attendees do at the Saturday Open House? A. Have a look at the achievement of an academic team. B. Participate in the drafting of the future expansion plan. C. Learn more about the British Council's teaching information. D. Attend a private lesson given by the British Council's academic team. 2. How can attendees probably get the biggest discount? A By bringing at least one friend. B. By applying for a 10-hour package. C. By contacting the British Council first. D. By signing up on the Open House day. 3. Which group is qualified for the free trial lessons? A. Preschoolers below Nursery 1. B. Nursery 1 to Secondary 3 students. C. University undergraduates. D. Adult learners aged 18 and above. B I put on my headphones and listen to a podcast (播客) or take out a book while I’m on the train. It’s impossible to concentrate on either of these tasks when I hear Irish floating above the seats. It calls out to me. It finds me. I try to catch a glimpse between the seats of who might be speaking — perhaps I know them, or perhaps I don’t. Either way, it catches my attention and makes me happy. I hear teenagers in school uniforms get off, saying goodbye to their friends. “Slán,” they say, in the most natural way imaginable. It reminded me of my colorful school life a decade ago, though saying goodbye to my school friends like that didn’t seem natural to me when I was in their position. This change, too, makes me happy. Once I get to Dublin city I’m pulled along in the stream of people heading to work, museums, shops, parks, or no specific destination at all. My destination looks different every time, but it is most often related to practicing the Irish language. Sometimes I go to a conversation circle, an event where people come together in cafés, parks, or universities to practice and speak Irish together. I’m often nervous when I’m going to a circle for the first time, though this fades quickly once I’m there. Each circle looks different in terms of size, location, and ages and backgrounds of the speakers. But I am always greeted with a warm welcome by all. Groups who may have been coming together weekly at the same time and place for years, if not decades, make me feel like a valued member. I am quickly chatting away about my life and asking them about theirs. I am touched by the interest, curiosity, and support that these people — strangers as of an hour ago — show toward me. I take in their views on what is happening in the world and share some of my own. We learn together. 4. What does the underlined part “It finds me” in paragraph 1 refer to? A. I am troubled by the noise. B. I feel comfortable in my seat. C. I am absorbed in the music. D. I pay attention to Irish automatically. 5. How does the author feel when hearing “Slán” on the train? A. Pleased. B. Strange. C. Nervous. D. Confused. 6. Why does the author change her destinations frequently in the city? A. To seek more job opportunities. B. To follow the teenage students. C. To have a good command of a language. D. To recall her childhood memories. 7 What can we learn from the last paragraph? A. The newcomers in the circles can be well received. B. The generation gap is bridged through close interactions. C. The citizens of Dublin have great enthusiasm for learning. D. The Irish conversation circles promote professional growth. C Jack Strange, a passionate writer, had dreamed of landing a publishing deal for years. When it finally happened, he was overjoyed. However, his excitement was short-lived when he discovered that some of his self-published books had been pirated (盗版) and appeared on LibGen, a shadow library that hosts millions of books and papers taken without permission. His works, along with those of many other authors, were being used to train AI systems like Meta’s Llama, which raised serious concerns about copyright and compensation (补偿). Llama is a large language model that, like other AI systems such as ChatGPT, uses vast amounts of data to predict and generate text. While tech companies argue that such data is essential for improving AI, many authors, including Jack, believe they should be paid for the use of their intellectual property. Meta claims that the “fair use” of copyrighted materials is crucial for innovation and that the positive impact of generative AI can be felt by all fields of society. But writers feel their works are being exploited (利用) without recognition or payment, especially as AI threatens to replace human creativity in various industries. The issue has sparked a growing movement among authors and creative professionals worldwide. Organizations like the Society of Authors are calling for stronger protection and fair compensation for creators whose work is used to train AI systems. Abie Longstaff, a representative of the Society of Authors, argues that AI is not only taking creative content but also imitating an author’s unique style without permission, further reducing the value of their work. “It’s about the recognition,” Abie says. “We want compensation and transparency (透明度).” Governments are now involved in the debate. The UK government, for example, is exploring policies that would give tech companies automatic access to creative works unless creators choose out. However, many, like Abie, argue that this approach puts the burden on creators rather than companies. For Jack and many others, the rise of AI poses a real threat to their livelihoods and the future of creative industries. 8. What led to Jack’s excitement fading quickly after getting a publishing deal? A. His works were illegally used. B. Negative reviews brought him disturbance. C. Other writers drew inspiration from his works. D. The Society of Authors rejected to protect his copyright. 9. What does Meta say to justify its use of copyrighted materials? A. It has strictly followed copyright laws. B. It will benefit the wider public. C. It has obtained permission from authors. D. It will offer free access to new books. 10. What do many writers probably think of the UK government’s policy? A. Unsystematic. B. Ineffective. C. Transparent. D. Progressive. 11. What does the text mainly talk about? A. The emergence of pirated books worldwide. B. The rising threat of AI to creative industries. C. The impact of LibGen on modem publishing. D. The fight of writers against AI’s unfair practice. D A decline in bird populations is responsible for the change in the natural sounds of spring, according to a new study published recently in the journal Nature Communications. Researchers from the University of East Anglia used annual bird monitoring surveys to access data on bird populations in 200,000 sites. They then used this data to identify the total number of birds per species in every selected site during a year and downloaded the calls and songs of each of the bird species from Xeno-Canto, the world’s largest database of bird calls. By layering (叠加) the appropriate number of sound files for all species at each location, the scientists were then able to recreate what spring would have sounded like in each of the studied sites over the last 25 years. The results show that springtime has become not only quieter but also more monotonous — the diversity and intensity of birdsong has declined over time. “We can think of birds as nature’s orchestra (管弦乐队),” said Simon Butler, lead author of the study. “And what we’re finding is that we’re losing key players and instruments from the orchestra, so the music that they’re generating is becoming poorer.” The reason for this shift, according to Butler, is the rapid decline in bird communities, both in number and variation. This trend is consistent with a climate report from the National Audubon Society, which warns that two-thirds of North American bird species are at the risk of extinction due to rising global temperatures. “We are on our way to the ‘silent spring’ just like Rachel Carson predicted in 1962. I hope we can stop the decline and do the birds and ourselves a big favor,” said Butler. “In our failure to conserve songbird species, we are changing our experience of the surrounding world,” said Aaron Weed, an ecologist at the National Park Service. “The preservation of natural sounds is an important part of protecting national parks. The unique value is in not just the land but the water that’s there or the mammals or other species that are there for us.” 12. Which of the following is one of the researchers’ approaches? A. Taking advantage of a database. B. Collecting some bird calls on site. C. Carrying out some online surveys. D. Identifying the living places of bird species. 13. What does the underlined word “monotonous” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Dynamic. B. Boring. C. Special. D. Popular. 14. What does Aaron Weed try to illustrate in the last paragraph? A. Joint efforts are needed to maintain biodiversity. B. National parks should focus on protecting the land. C. Protecting natural sounds is key to preserving ecosystems. D. Providing quality service is important for the national park. 15. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Could Birdsong Be a Sign of Spring? B. How Do Birds Adapt to a Changing Climate? C. National Parks’ Efforts to Protect Endangered Songbirds D. Loss of Songbirds Is Shifting People’s Experience of Nature 第二节（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人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Public speaking is an important skill that students need to develop. At some point, they will be asked to deliver a speech or a presentation in front of others. ____16____ As teachers, we can introduce several strategies to help students overcome this fear and become more confident speakers. Allowing students to choose topics they are passionate about can make a big difference. ____17____ Positive thinking is another powerful tool. Students can remind themselves that they are well-prepared. Hearing encouragement from classmates can further boost their confidence and help them focus on their strengths. ____18____ By thinking about the knowledge or insights they are sharing with the audience, they can take the pressure off their own performance and see the talk as an opportunity to help others. In addition, good physical preparation matters too. Getting enough rest before a presentation can help students feel more energetic and relaxed. On the day of the presentation, students should engage the audience by asking questions or inviting participation. ____19____ It is also helpful for students to find friendly faces in the audience to focus on when they feel nervous. Friendly faces provide reassurance and help reduce feelings of stress. After the presentation, it is valuable for students to reflect on their experience. They can think about what strategies worked well and where they can improve next time. Collecting feedback (反馈) from the audience is useful. ____20____ With practice, students can gradually build confidence and grasp the skills they need to succeed in public speaking. A. They can even ask their classmates to offer positive feedback. B. If familiar with the subject, they will feel much more comfortable. C. Honest comments can highlight strengths and suggest areas for growth. D. However, many may experience significant anxiety when facing audiences. E. Students should avoid talking to others before a presentation to stay focused. F. Teaching students to focus on the audience rather than on themselves also helps. G. This interaction can make the experience more like a conversation than a performance. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 I started graduate school, excited to become the scientist I had wanted to be. However, along the way, Graduate Student Guilt kept me from ____21____ the challenges I was facing. I viewed my research project as mine alone, ____22____ that its problems were my problems. Any time an experiment failed, I felt ____23____. Four years into my Ph. D., I ____24____ my breaking point. I wanted to quit, but my adviser ____25____ me to turn to a doctor. My doctor suggested I get out of my ____26____. At that moment, I suddenly ____27____ the only way was to change actions. I told my doctor I ____28____ rock climbing, which had everything I could want as a(n) ____29____ graduate student-physical activity, problem solving, and a sense of progression. When I did rock climbing, I felt calm. It was clear that the constant, negative inner voice was ____30____. Holding onto the climbing wall by my fingers and toes, using every muscle to stay safe, I was merely ____31____ what I was doing in that moment rather than years of stress, failure, or depression. I had periods when it felt that no amount of enjoyment would help. But I learned there are steps I could take to make that feeling ____32____ — exercising, reading for enjoyment or socializing. I should allow myself to be a person, rather than a robot that produces ____33____. Now, having ____34____ defended my Ph. D., I understand that research needs failure. But failure doesn’t ____35____ me. It’s the courage to keep climbing-both on rocks and in life-that truly matters. 21. A. addressing B. avoiding C. presenting D. questioning 22. A. denying B. pretending C. believing D. hoping 23. A. frightened B. unfair C. impatient D. guilty 24. A. hit B. missed C. passed D. predicted 25. A. permitted B. persuaded C. promised D. appointed 26. A. life B. way C. business D. head 27. A. explained B. proved C. realized D. recalled 28. A. recommended B. enjoyed C. quit D. doubted 29. A. anxious B. independent C. productive D. selfish 30. A. analyzed B. confirmed C. chosen D. silenced 31. A. worrying about B. focusing on C. dreaming of D. setting aside 32. A. spread B. follow C. disappear D. last 33. A. science B. response C. profit D. conflict 34. A. secretly B. eagerly C. successfully D. effortlessly 35. A. suit B. define C. recognize D. power 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写在答题卡上。 Tangram (七巧板) is an ancient Chinese puzzle game that challenges players to create specific shapes ____36____ (use) a set of seven geometric pieces, called “tans”. The goal of the game is to form a specific outline, ensuring they fit together ____37____ (perfect)-without overlapping (重叠) or leaving any empty spaces. Originating in China during the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), it gained widespread ____38____ (popular) in the 18th and 19th centuries. Tangram puzzles ____39____ (introduce) to Europe and America in the early 1800s, where they quickly became popular, inspiring books, adaptations, and new variations. Today, Tangram remains a beloved puzzle game ____40____ (treasure) for entertainment as well as educational purposes. Playing Tangram is more than just a fun activity, it’s also an influential brain booster! The puzzle requires spatial awareness, logical reasoning, ____41____ problem-solving abilities. Playing it can activate and strengthen important areas of the brain. Studies suggest that engaging in visual-spatial tasks like Tangram can improve cognitive (认知的) flexibility, making ____42____ easier to process and remember information. Additionally, regularly playing Tangram can enhance memory and attention span, ____43____ are important in everyday problem-solving situations. Whether you’re looking for a fun challenge or a way ____44____ (improve) cognitive function, Tangram is an excellent game to play. Plus, with digital and physical versions available, it’s an easy and ____45____ (access) game to enjoy at any time. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是校英文报的编辑李华，你们计划新增《教师风采》（Teacher Spotlight）专栏，请你给外教Jenny写封邮件，内容包括： 1. 专栏简介； 2. 征求建议。 注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Jenny, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 Grace was our town’s unspoken legend-a figure everyone recognized but few dared to approach. For years, she’d run the corner grocery with a sharp eye and an even sharper tongue, blaming teens for pocketing candies and once running after a dog down Main Street with a broom, though rumors (传闻) said she’d slipped the dog a meatball later. “Tough as old leather,” the locals liked to say, shaking their heads. Kids crossed the street to avoid her. Then came the week when the newcomers set up their soap stand at the holiday market. They were a quiet family-father, mother, a small boy with eyes like dark stones-selling bars of rose soap that smelled like distant gardens. The mother spoke broken English; the father’s hands shook when he explained the spices. At first, people hung around, sniffing (闻) cautiously, but few bought. By midweek, their piles of unsold soaps were still high, and the boy’s winter coat looked thin against the wind. At the same time, in the corner grocery, Grace kept an eye on this family. On that Saturday, the family set up their stand as usual. Though many people saw the family’s hardship, there were still plenty of onlookers and few genuine customers. At noon, a little girl appeared. She asked in a bright voice, “Auntie, was this made with magic? My mom says things that smell like roses have magic.” The woman froze for a second and then broke into a faint smile. She said in broken yet soft English, “Yes…it’s mama’s magic. My mama from my hometown taught me. She grows lots of roses there.” “My grandma is in the hospital. I want her to smell the magic. Can you give me a piece of soap?” The woman hesitated at first and then picked up one to give it to the girl. However, the girl’s mother came over, saying, “My daughter is sensitive to additives, so we don’t use things that aren’t the leading brand.” The woman’s face immediately turned red with embarrassment. 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。 Just then, Grace appeared. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Soon, the soap tower was sold out. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $