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绝密★启用前 沧衡名校联盟2025-2026学年高二年级期中质量检测 英语试卷 满分150分，考试用时120分钟。 注意事项： 1.本试卷由四个部分组成，其中，第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题，第三部分的第二节和第四部分为非选择题。 2.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 3.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 4.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，你将有两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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 1. What does the woman ask David to do? A. Put the phone in the bag. B. Charge the camera at home. C. Take photographs for Roger. 2. Who are the speakers mainly looking for now? A. Their aunt. B. Their parents. C. Their cousins. 3. How long has the class been going on? A. 10 minutes. B. 45 minutes. C. 50 minutes. 4. How does the woman sound? A Frightened. B. Excited. C. Dissatisfied. 5. What problem did Gina have? A. She forgot to bring an umbrella. B. She wore the wrong shoes for the weather. C. She couldn’t get in contact with her father. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A work schedule. B. An interview. C. A market survey. 7. What is the man probably good at? A. TV marketing. B. Product sales. C. Customer service. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. Where are the speakers now? A. On the street. B. On a bus. C. At a conference room. 9. What is available in the walk-to-work program? A. Less time for working. B. discounts offered by local companies. C. Free exercise classes provided by communities. 听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。 10. Why did the man go to New York? A. To visit his family. B. To take a school trip. C. To explore art museums. 11. Where did the man go first in New York? A. An island. B. A fashion center. C. An Italian community. 12. What does the woman say about New York? A. It has diverse cultures. B. It is easy to find a job there. C. It is the best place for a vacation. 13. What will the man do next? A. Sort out his photos. B. Share a video online. C. Make a travel plan. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Neighbors. B. Teacher and student. C. Fellow club members. 15. Which issue did the man notice over the holidays? A. People wasted electricity. B. Many items were thrown away. C. No used market events were held. 16. What did the man think about doing before? A. Teaching lessons to families. B. Building parks in his city. C. Cleaning public spaces. 17. What does the woman offer to do for the man? A. Donate some money. B. Allow him to use her place. C. Help promote his event. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What is special about the restaurant? A. It has the best service in Tokyo. B. Its servers have mental illness. C. It offers limited varieties of food. 19. What do customers think of the restaurant? A. It’s enjoyable. B. It’s terrible. C. It’s confusing. 20. What inspired Shiro Oguni to create the restaurant? A. A mistake at a burger shop. B. A TV show program. C. A trip to a care home. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Volunteer Gardeners Wanted About Us: Our community garden is more than just a plot of land—it’s a source of fresh food and community connection. We are dedicated (致力于) to growing nutritious produce for our neighbors facing food insecurity, and we need your help to make it possible. We’re Looking For: Intermediate to advanced gardeners who are passionate about using their skills for a meaningful cause. If you want to grow food and give back to the community, you’re the perfect fit for our team. Key Responsibilities: ●Assist with all processes of gardening, including planting, weeding, and watering. ●Participate in harvesting our fresh produce. ●Support community education and outreach initiatives. ●Aid in planning and organizing garden-related events. ●Cooperate effectively with a diverse team of volunteers. Ideal Volunteers Will Have: ●A strong interest in gardening, farming, or horticulture (园艺学). ●The physical capability to perform routine gardening tasks. ●The ability to work comfortably in various outdoor weather conditions. What You’ll Gain: ●Hands-on experience in gardening practices. ●The satisfaction of contributing directly to local food security. ●Opportunities to meet like-minded people and build community ties. ●Valuable volunteer experience to make your resume (简历) stand out. Location: On the property of St Vincent de Paul Joe Latina Food Pantry (directly behind the Wells Fargo Bank). Join Us! Become a part of something beautiful and impactful. Help us tend this garden and strengthen our community. 1. Who is the text mainly aimed at? A. Gardening beginners seeking lessons. B. Job hunters for professional pay. C. Experienced gardeners for charity. D. Local residents needing fresh food. 2. Which of the following is a key duty for the volunteers? A. Designing the garden’s overall layout. B. Buying seeds and gardening tools. C. Managing the project’s budget and funds. D. Taking part in harvesting the produce. 3. What benefit can a volunteer expect to gain? A. A secure future job in horticulture. B. The joy of supporting local food supply. C. Free ownership of the harvested produce. D. Academic credits for school students. B In my late 40s, I noticed a gradual change in my personality. The adventurous spirit that once defined me — the woman who traveled solo across South America—had slowly been replaced by a more cautious (谨慎的) version of myself. I began choosing safer options, booking package holidays instead of planning my own adventures, and feeling torn between different tasks. Life felt increasingly smaller, governed by worry and what-ifs. Around age 47, this change became more pronounced. I started experiencing low mood, brain fog, and anxiety. It felt like I was weighed down by the physical conditions. Though therapy (治疗) helped somewhat, I had quietly accepted that this version of myself was simply who I was now. Then, almost on impulse (冲动), I volunteered to work at the Glastonbury music festival—alone. The plan was to complete three eight-hour bar shifts in exchange for a ticket. I would camp by myself and hope to make friends with other volunteers. The moment I said yes, doubt set in. Was I too old? Could I still handle bar work after more than a decade? But something in me pushed forward. Arriving alone was nerve-stretching, but also exciting. As I set up my tent, people greeted me. Our volunteer team included all ages, from students to people in their sixties. camping together made bonding natural, and as I slipped back into the role of my real self, my confidence grew. I realized I wasn’t too old at all — I was capable, social, and still very much in charge of my own story. That week became a turning point. I ate meals alone, explored the festival freely, and danced with happy tears. The self-doubt that had shadowed me began to fade. I felt reconnected to my real self. And I realized there’s so much more life to live — if I choose to reach for it. 4. What was the author’s personality like in her late 40s? A. More hesitant and indecisive. B. More adventurous and determined. C. More sociable and confident. D. More energetic and focused. 5. What is the direct cause of the author’s personality change? A. Past adventurous lifestyle. B. Career switching pressures. C. Lack of social connection. D. Aging-related physical changes. 6. How did the Glastonbury experience benefit the author? A. It offered her a new career path. B. It restored her self-belief. C. It taught her new social skills. D. It improved her physical health. 7. What is the main lesson the author learned from her experience? A. Personal growth can continue at any age. B. Solo travel is the best form of self-discovery. C. Professional help is essential during critical moments. D. Music festivals are ideal for making new friends. C Arya, a six-year-old border collie (牧羊犬) in Italy, can learn a new toy’s name from just one or two mentions. Her owners say she even knows her favorite foods’ names; when pizza is on the menu, the word has to be whispered. In the study, owners of 10 gifted dogs — primarily border collies — taught them specific words for two toy types: those used for tugging (“pulls”) and those used for fetching (“throws”). After four weeks of training, brand-new toys that looked nothing like typical pulls or throws were introduced. This time, the dogs only experienced each toy’s function (either tugging or fetching) during play; they were not taught words for any of them. After a week of play, when asked to fetch a pull or a throw, the dogs chose the right toy two thirds of the time — well above the 12.5 percent expected by chance. “These gifted word-learner dogs are not only able to memorize the labels of many different objects, but can also extend a familiar word to new objects that share the same function, even if they look very different,” says study lead author Claudia Fugazza, an ethologist at Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary. Elika Bergelson, a Harvard University language scientist who was not part of the new study, says human babies “mostly rely on how things look. But by 14 months they can also use role or function — for instance, telling apart who is chasing (追逐) and who is being chased in a scene — to extend words” to new things, much like the dogs in the study did. “Because these dogs live in families and pick up words naturally,” Fugazza says, “their parallel to early child learning could offer scientists unique possibilities to explore how language-related abilities might have developed — and how they can emerge in a nonlinguistic (非语言的) species.” 8. What did the dogs do in the second stage? A. They learned names for brand-new toys. B. They were tested on their favorite foods. C. They compared pulls and throws by color. D. They played with toys without word training. 9. What do we know about the study result? A. Dogs learn faster with colorful toys. B. Dogs can learn words by playing games. C. Border collies are the smartest dog breed. D. Dogs extend words by function rather than looks. 10. What is Elika Bergelson’s attitude towards the study’s findings? A. Uninterested. B. Approving. C. Concerned. D. Doubtful. 11. What does the underlined word “parallel” in the last paragraph probably mean? A. A close similarity. B. An obvious threat. C. A basic requirement. D. A hidden danger. D The simple act of looking at a piece of visual art can improve your wellbeing according to a new study. This simple activity helps both in hospitals and art galleries. The research combined results from 38 earlier studies involving 6,805 people. It was done by psychologists from several universities and published in The Journal of Positive Psychology. The study found that viewing art supports a type of happiness linked to finding meaning in life and personal growth. This benefit works in many places — not just museums and galleries, but also clinics, hospitals, and even through virtual reality. Different kinds of art, including paintings (both realistic and abstract), photography, sculpture, and installations (装置艺术), were all helpful. The study found that viewing art can improve eudemonic wellbeing, which is wellbeing associated with meaning in life and personal growth. “People often see art as a luxury, but our research shows that viewing art — as a hobby or a health activity — can truly support wellbeing,” said MacKenzie Trupp, the lead researcher. She added that we should see art as an easy-to-access, low-cost tool for improving mental health. Another expert, Claire Howlin, noted that while making art has long been known to help mental health, just looking at art has been overlooked. Yet art is everywhere — in museums, hospitals, and homes. Understanding its effects can open new ways to improve wellbeing through daily contact with art. Since 2019, the World Health Organization has recommended using art along with regular health care. Art meets people’s need for meaning, builds self-esteem (自尊), and helps form a positive identity — key factors for dealing with life’s challenges. Health and arts groups in Europe are looking for strong evidence on which art forms work best for different health needs. This new review will help plan bigger studies in the future. The study also found that past research on the topic was inconsistent (不一致). Because of this, the team created new guidelines to help standardize future studies on art viewing and wellbeing. 12. How was the new study on art and well-being conducted? A. By testing effects in museums. B. By interviewing thousands of artists. C. By analyzing data from earlier studies. D. By comparing art viewing and art making. 13. How is the value of art-viewing often perceived according to the text? A. It is underestimated and overlooked. B. It is supported by consistent evidence. C. It varies greatly between generations. D. It is too complex to be properly studied. 14. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs? A. Future research will focus on a specific art form. B. The WHO’s recommendation is based on this study. C The new guidelines have been adopted across Europe. D. This review bridges the current need and future research. 15. What is the best title for the text? A. WHO recommends Art for Healthcare. B. A New Study on Art and Well-Being. C. Art Viewing: An Easy Path to Well-Being. D. Art Creation: A contributor to Mental Health. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Humor is a feeling that everyone in the world understands. ___16___ A perfect place to see this is Australia, where people have a very special and funny way of joking. In Australia, friends often make fun of each other to share a laugh and feel more relaxed. For instance, someone might say to a friend, “What happened to your hair? It looks like a bird’s nest!” ___17___ But in Australia, this kind of joke is actually a sign of a strong friendship. It shows that you are close enough to be completely honest with each other. ___18___ Another important part of Australian humor is self-depreciation (自嘲). This is when people make fun of themselves. An Australian might say something like, “When I sing, it sounds like two cats having a fight on the street.” They enjoy sharing their own silly mistakes or things they are not good at. ___19___ This makes other people feel more comfortable around them. Some think this style of humor comes from Australia’s early history, where people wanted to show that everyone is equal, and no one is better than anyone else. Sarcasm (讽刺) is also very common in Australia. This is when you say the opposite of what you mean, often with a very serious face. For example, a tour guide might tell a group, “On our last shark-watching trip, we started with 20 people, but only five came back. I really have no idea what happened to the other 15.” Visitors who don’t understand Australian sarcasm might get very worried and think the guide is telling the truth! ___20___ All these styles mix together to create the unique and friendly sense of humor that you find in Australia. A. Lighten the mood by having jokes with others. B. But it can sound different from one country to another. C. Usually, the friend will just laugh, appreciating the honest joke. D. Yet, it’s just a clever way to make the tour more fun and memorable. E. However, a lot of cultural misunderstandings may arise from the jokes. F. By laughing at themselves, they show that they don’t think they’re perfect. G. In many other different places, a comment like this might hurt someone’s feelings. 第三部分 语言知识运用（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。 The bar felt cold in Martine Barons’ hands as she stepped onto the platform in Limerick. Around her, younger lifters stood on their toes, chalk ___21___ their shoulders like frost. At sixty-five, Martine’s hair was ___22___, and she wore a soft smile. She had not come for medals. She had come for the quiet ___23___ she made to herself one December afternoon in 2023, when a colleague teased (捉弄) her into trying a ___24___ in the university gym. ___25___, the bar had risen easily, as if it recognised something in her. That first lift felt like opening a door. Then training became her new ___26___. Five nights a week she slipped into the garage (车库) after work. She ___27___ the iron like an old friend, counting reps (次数) the way she once counted data points, each lift a small experiment in courage. When her muscles ___28___, she whispered the same line she used on her grandchildren: “We can always ___29___ again.” The bar never answered, but it always ___30___. Competition day arrived. She walked through ___31___ that felt too loud for a grandmother from Warwick, grasped the bar, and lifted 155 kilograms. She ___32___. Later, reporters asked for her ___33___. She said. “The iron teaches you that ___34___ are only data. Try again, adjust, lift.” She added, “And never believe the door is ___35___ just because it’s dark outside.” 21. A. defending B. painting C. dusting D. striking 22. A. unnatural B. disturbing C. strange D. silver 23. A. requirement B. suggestion C. promise D. agreement 24. A. swimming B. lift C. cycling D. tennis 25. A. Surprisingly B. Similarly C. Fortunately D. Seriously 26. A. direction B. routine C. entertainment D. option 27. A. greeted B. informed C. permitted D. inquired 28. A. recovered B. adjusted C. ached D. bled 29. A. quit B. predict C. try D. fail 30. A. rushed B. listened C. wished D. cared 31. A. angers B. applause C. laughter D. tears 32. A. backed down B. passed out C. doubted it D. made it 33. A. secret B. misunderstanding C. decision D. arrangement 34. A. praises B. goals C. appreciations D. failures 35. A. painted B. removed C. broken D. closed 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。 River Town is a work by US author Peter Hessler. It tells his life in Fuling, Chongqing, from 1996 ____36____ 1998, while also painting a vivid picture of Chinese society and culture. Through this book, Hessler offers ____37____ unique viewpoint, observing the social environment, such as the agricultural markets in Fuling. He writes about the calls of the street sellers and the busy trade practices. These details express the lively atmosphere of Chinese markets. He also shows the lives of Fuling’s residents, ____38____ are filled with passion and hope. For example, Wei Xiaodong, a diligent student from a rural family, ____39____ (eventual) gains university admission through relentless effort. Zhong Zhiming, another student, shines academically and helps Hessler with ____40____ (day) tasks, becoming a close friend. Furthermore, this book illustrates the significant changes and developments in Chinese society. Many ____41____ (detail) reflect the societal transformations since the reform and opening-up. Hessler discusses and records those great transformations that ____42____ (occur) in Chongqing, for instance, the urban expansion project and breakthroughs in infrastructure (基础设施). Today, Fuling has undergone great changes ____43____ (compare) to the time described in the book. Through the author’s personal experiences, the book ____44____ (present) a real and hopeful China. The book, ____45____ (demonstrate) the great power of cross-cultural understanding and exchange, is of great historical and social value. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 你们班英语课最近在举行关于假期是要“读万卷书”还是“行万里路”的班级讨论。请你写一篇英语短文粘贴在班级英文板报上。内容包括： 1.你的选择； 2.你的理由。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Reading or Traveling: My Choice for the Holiday ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 “Woof!” I pressed my finger to my lips. “Quiet, Larry!” My husband Don slept soundly beside me, but our eight-month-old Labrador mix kept barking (吠叫) into the peaceful night. I walked to the window—nothing was there, just the quiet neighborhood under the moonlight. This wasn’t the first time Larry’s barking had woken us. Unlike other dogs, he didn’t bark at doorbells, strangers, or passing cars. His barks came unexpectedly, without any visible reason, and this worried me deeply. I was training him to become a guide dog for the blind, and unnecessary barking could end his career before it even began. Just weeks earlier, we had returned from an amazing six-week trip across America’s national parks. Larry had been perfect throughout our adventure-quiet, and well-behaved. He had hiked through Yellowstone without making a sound. I thought he had finally overcome his barking habit. But now, back home, the barking had returned. The worst moment came during Sunday community service. As we were doing voluntary work, Larry suddenly let out a loud “WOOF!”. Another guide dog barked back as if answering him. The residents all burst into laughter while my face burned with embarrassment. I tried everything to stop his barking. I worked with professional trainers, but Larry never barked during the training process. It was as if he knew when to be quiet. The difficult day finally came when I had to send Larry to advanced training. I hugged him tightly tears dampening (打湿) his golden fur. “I love you,” I whispered. “Now go show them what you can do.” Though worried, I remained hopeful. For weeks, I received positive reports about his progress. Then came the call that changed everything. “Larry won’t become a guide dog,” the trainer said. My heart sank, but he continued,” We’ve discovered something extraordinary—he can sense medical emergencies before they happen. He’s been transferred to America’s VetDogs to look after those who suffered from seizures (癫痫).” 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Later, I had a chance to visit Larry’s new owner Mark, a person with seizures. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Tears filled my eyes as I realized the truth. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 绝密★启用前 沧衡名校联盟2025-2026学年高二年级期中质量检测 英语试卷 满分150分，考试用时120分钟。 注意事项： 1.本试卷由四个部分组成，其中，第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题，第三部分的第二节和第四部分为非选择题。 2.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 3.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 4.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，你将有两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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 1. What does the woman ask David to do? A. Put the phone in the bag. B. Charge the camera at home. C. Take photographs for Roger. 2. Who are the speakers mainly looking for now? A. Their aunt. B. Their parents. C. Their cousins. 3. How long has the class been going on? A. 10 minutes. B. 45 minutes. C. 50 minutes. 4. How does the woman sound? A. Frightened. B. Excited. C. Dissatisfied. 5. What problem did Gina have? A. She forgot to bring an umbrella. B. She wore the wrong shoes for the weather. C. She couldn’t get in contact with her father. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A work schedule. B. An interview. C. A market survey. 7. What is the man probably good at? A. TV marketing. B. Product sales. C. Customer service. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. Where are the speakers now? A. On the street. B. On a bus. C. At a conference room. 9. What is available in the walk-to-work program? A. Less time for working. B. discounts offered by local companies. C. Free exercise classes provided by communities. 听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。 10. Why did the man go to New York? A. To visit his family. B. To take a school trip. C. To explore art museums. 11. Where did the man go first in New York? A. An island. B. A fashion center. C. An Italian community. 12. What does the woman say about New York? A. It has diverse cultures. B. It is easy to find a job there. C. It is the best place for a vacation. 13. What will the man do next? A. Sort out his photos. B. Share a video online. C. Make a travel plan. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Neighbors. B. Teacher and student. C. Fellow club members. 15. Which issue did the man notice over the holidays? A. People wasted electricity. B. Many items were thrown away. C. No used market events were held. 16 What did the man think about doing before? A. Teaching lessons to families. B. Building parks in his city. C. Cleaning public spaces. 17. What does the woman offer to do for the man? A. Donate some money. B. Allow him to use her place. C. Help promote his event. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What is special about the restaurant? A. It has the best service in Tokyo. B. Its servers have mental illness. C. It offers limited varieties of food. 19. What do customers think of the restaurant? A. It’s enjoyable. B. It’s terrible. C. It’s confusing. 20. What inspired Shiro Oguni to create the restaurant? A. A mistake at a burger shop. B. A TV show program. C. A trip to a care home. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Volunteer Gardeners Wanted About Us: Our community garden is more than just a plot of land—it’s a source of fresh food and community connection. We are dedicated (致力于) to growing nutritious produce for our neighbors facing food insecurity, and we need your help to make it possible. We’re Looking For: Intermediate to advanced gardeners who are passionate about using their skills for a meaningful cause. If you want to grow food and give back to the community, you’re the perfect fit for our team. Key Responsibilities: ●Assist with all processes of gardening, including planting, weeding, and watering. ●Participate in harvesting our fresh produce. ●Support community education and outreach initiatives. ●Aid in planning and organizing garden-related events. ●Cooperate effectively with a diverse team of volunteers. Ideal Volunteers Will Have: ●A strong interest in gardening, farming, or horticulture (园艺学). ●The physical capability to perform routine gardening tasks. ●The ability to work comfortably in various outdoor weather conditions. What You’ll Gain: ●Hands-on experience in gardening practices. ●The satisfaction of contributing directly to local food security. ●Opportunities to meet like-minded people and build community ties. ●Valuable volunteer experience to make your resume (简历) stand out. Location: On the property of St. Vincent de Paul Joe Latina Food Pantry (directly behind the Wells Fargo Bank). Join Us! Become a part of something beautiful and impactful. Help us tend this garden and strengthen our community. 1. Who is the text mainly aimed at? A. Gardening beginners seeking lessons. B. Job hunters for professional pay. C. Experienced gardeners for charity. D. Local residents needing fresh food. 2. Which of the following is a key duty for the volunteers? A. Designing the garden’s overall layout. B. Buying seeds and gardening tools. C. Managing the project’s budget and funds. D. Taking part in harvesting the produce. 3. What benefit can a volunteer expect to gain? A. A secure future job in horticulture. B. The joy of supporting local food supply. C. Free ownership of the harvested produce. D. Academic credits for school students. 【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，通知志愿者招募信息。文章介绍了社区花园致力于为有食物不安全问题的邻居提供新鲜食物，招募具有中级以上园艺技能的志愿者参与种植、收获等工作，并说明志愿者能获得实践经验、为社区做贡献等益处。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章“We’re Looking For”部分“Intermediate to advanced gardeners who are passionate about using their skills for a meaningful cause. If you want to grow food and give back to the community, you’re the perfect fit for our team.(我们正在寻找中级到高级的园艺师，他们热衷于将自己的技能用于有意义的事业。如果你想种植食物并回馈社区，你就是我们团队的理想人选。)”可知，这篇文章主要面向的是有经验的、想为慈善事业做贡献的园艺师。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章“Key Responsibilities”部分“Participate in harvesting our fresh produce.(参与收获我们的新鲜农产品。)”可知，参与收获农产品是志愿者的关键职责之一。故选D。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章“What You’ll Gain”部分“The satisfaction of contributing directly to local food security.(为当地食物保障做出直接贡献的满足感。)”可知，志愿者可以期望获得的益处是支持当地食物供应的快乐。故选B。 B In my late 40s, I noticed a gradual change in my personality. The adventurous spirit that once defined me — the woman who traveled solo across South America—had slowly been replaced by a more cautious (谨慎的) version of myself. I began choosing safer options, booking package holidays instead of planning my own adventures, and feeling torn between different tasks. Life felt increasingly smaller, governed by worry and what-ifs. Around age 47, this change became more pronounced. I started experiencing low mood, brain fog, and anxiety. It felt like I was weighed down by the physical conditions. Though therapy (治疗) helped somewhat, I had quietly accepted that this version of myself was simply who I was now. Then, almost on impulse (冲动), I volunteered to work at the Glastonbury music festival—alone. The plan was to complete three eight-hour bar shifts in exchange for a ticket. I would camp by myself and hope to make friends with other volunteers. The moment I said yes, doubt set in. Was I too old? Could I still handle bar work after more than a decade? But something in me pushed forward. Arriving alone was nerve-stretching, but also exciting. As I set up my tent, people greeted me. Our volunteer team included all ages, from students to people in their sixties. camping together made bonding natural, and as I slipped back into the role of my real self, my confidence grew. I realized I wasn’t too old at all — I was capable, social, and still very much in charge of my own story. That week became a turning point. I ate meals alone, explored the festival freely, and danced with happy tears. The self-doubt that had shadowed me began to fade. I felt reconnected to my real self. And I realized there’s so much more life to live — if I choose to reach for it. 4. What was the author’s personality like in her late 40s? A. More hesitant and indecisive. B. More adventurous and determined. C. More sociable and confident. D. More energetic and focused. 5. What is the direct cause of the author’s personality change? A. Past adventurous lifestyle. B. Career switching pressures. C. Lack of social connection. D. Aging-related physical changes. 6. How did the Glastonbury experience benefit the author? A. It offered her a new career path. B. It restored her self-belief. C. It taught her new social skills. D. It improved her physical health. 7. What is the main lesson the author learned from her experience? A. Personal growth can continue at any age. B. Solo travel is the best form of self-discovery. C. Professional help is essential during critical moments. D. Music festivals are ideal for making new friends. 【答案】4. A 5. D 6. B 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述作者40多岁后期性格变得谨慎犹豫，受身体状况影响陷入低谷，后通过独自参与音乐节志愿活动重拾自我的故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“In my late 40s, I noticed a gradual change in my personality. The adventurous spirit that once defined me— the woman who traveled solo across South America—had slowly been replaced by a more cautious (谨慎的) version of myself. I began choosing safer options, booking package holidays instead of planning my own adventures, and feeling torn between different tasks.(快到五十岁时，我注意到自己的性格在逐渐发生变化。曾经定义我的冒险精神 —— 那个独自穿越南美洲的我所秉持的特质 —— 已渐渐被一个更为谨慎的自我所取代。我开始选择更安全的方式：预订跟团游而非规划自己的冒险旅程，还总在不同事务间左右为难。)”可知，作者40多岁后期变得更加谨慎、犹豫不决。故选A项。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“It felt like I was weighed down by the physical conditions.(我感觉自己被身体状况压得喘不过气来。)”可知，与年龄相关的身体变化是作者性格改变的直接原因。故选D项。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“as I slipped back into the role of my real self, my confidence grew. I realized I wasn’t too old at all — I was capable, social, and still very much in charge of my own story.(当我重新找回真实的自我时，我的信心增强了。我意识到自己根本不算老——我有能力、善于社交，并且仍然能掌控自己的人生。)”及第五段中的“The self-doubt that had shadowed me began to fade.(一直困扰着我的自我怀疑开始消退。)”可知，格拉斯顿伯里音乐节的经历帮助作者恢复了自信心。故选B项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文以及最后一段“That week became a turning point. I ate meals alone, explored the festival freely, and danced with happy tears. The self-doubt that had shadowed me began to fade. I felt reconnected to my real self. And I realized there’s so much more life to live—if I choose to reach for it.(那一周成了我人生的转折点。我独自用餐，随心所欲地探索这场盛会，还曾热泪盈眶地翩翩起舞。一直笼罩着我的自我怀疑渐渐消散，我重新感受到了真实的自己。我也终于明白：只要愿意主动去追寻，人生还有太多美好等着我去体验)”可知，作者40多岁后期陷入自我怀疑和低谷，却通过一次志愿活动重新找回自信，意识到自己仍能掌控人生、享受生活，体现了“个人成长在任何年龄都能继续”的核心启示。故选A项。 C Arya, a six-year-old border collie (牧羊犬) in Italy, can learn a new toy’s name from just one or two mentions. Her owners say she even knows her favorite foods’ names; when pizza is on the menu, the word has to be whispered. In the study, owners of 10 gifted dogs — primarily border collies — taught them specific words for two toy types: those used for tugging (“pulls”) and those used for fetching (“throws”). After four weeks of training, brand-new toys that looked nothing like typical pulls or throws were introduced. This time, the dogs only experienced each toy’s function (either tugging or fetching) during play; they were not taught words for any of them. After a week of play, when asked to fetch a pull or a throw, the dogs chose the right toy two thirds of the time — well above the 12.5 percent expected by chance. “These gifted word-learner dogs are not only able to memorize the labels of many different objects, but can also extend a familiar word to new objects that share the same function, even if they look very different,” says study lead author Claudia Fugazza, an ethologist at Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary. Elika Bergelson, a Harvard University language scientist who was not part of the new study, says human babies “mostly rely on how things look. But by 14 months they can also use role or function — for instance, telling apart who is chasing (追逐) and who is being chased in a scene — to extend words” to new things, much like the dogs in the study did. “Because these dogs live in families and pick up words naturally,” Fugazza says, “their parallel to early child learning could offer scientists unique possibilities to explore how language-related abilities might have developed — and how they can emerge in a nonlinguistic (非语言的) species.” 8. What did the dogs do in the second stage? A. They learned names for brand-new toys. B. They were tested on their favorite foods. C. They compared pulls and throws by color. D. They played with toys without word training. 9. What do we know about the study result? A. Dogs learn faster with colorful toys. B. Dogs can learn words by playing games. C. Border collies are the smartest dog breed. D. Dogs extend words by function rather than looks. 10 What is Elika Bergelson’s attitude towards the study’s findings? A. Uninterested. B. Approving. C. Concerned. D. Doubtful. 11. What does the underlined word “parallel” in the last paragraph probably mean? A. A close similarity. B. An obvious threat. C. A basic requirement. D. A hidden danger. 【答案】8. D 9. D 10. B 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇科普说明文。文章介绍了一项关于“天才狗”如何通过学习玩具功能来扩展词汇量的研究，并将其与人类婴儿的语言学习能力进行对比，探讨了其在语言演化研究中的潜在价值。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“This time, the dogs only experienced each toy’s function (either tugging or fetching) during play; they were not taught words for any of them. (这一次，狗只在玩耍中体验每个玩具的功能（要么拖拽，要么捡回（物体））；它们没有学过它们中的任何一种)”可知，在第二阶段，狗狗们是在没有词语训练的情况下通过玩耍来熟悉玩具的。故选D。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段研究负责人的话“These gifted word-learner dogs are not only able to memorize the labels of many different objects, but can also extend a familiar word to new objects that share the same function, even if they look very different (这些有天赋的单词学习狗不仅能够记住许多不同物体的标签，而且还可以将熟悉的单词扩展到具有相同功能的新物体上，即使它们看起来非常不同)”以及第五段将狗狗与人类婴儿的对比可知，研究的关键发现是狗能通过功能而非外观来扩展词汇。故选D。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第五段“But by 14 months they can also use role or function — for instance, telling apart who is chasing (追逐) and who is being chased in a scene — to extend words” to new things, much like the dogs in the study did.(但到了14个月大的时候，它们也可以使用角色或功能——例如，在一个场景中区分谁在追谁在被追——来扩展单词“以适应新事物”，就像研究中的狗一样)”可知，Elika Bergelson引用了人类婴儿的研究发现，并将狗狗的行为与之进行类比，这表明她对该研究的发现是持认可和赞同的态度。故选B。 【11题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词所在句子“their parallel to early child learning could offer scientists unique possibilities to explore how language-related abilities might have developed — and how they can emerge in a nonlinguistic (非语言的) species.(它们与早期儿童学习的parallel可以为科学家提供独特的可能性，来探索语言相关能力是如何发展的，以及它们是如何在非语言物种中出现的)”并结合上下文语境，这些狗的生活和学习方式与人类幼儿早期学习存在“相似之处”，才能为科学家提供独特的研究可能，所以划线词parallel为“相似之处”之意。故选A。 D The simple act of looking at a piece of visual art can improve your wellbeing, according to a new study. This simple activity helps both in hospitals and art galleries. The research combined results from 38 earlier studies involving 6,805 people. It was done by psychologists from several universities and published in The Journal of Positive Psychology. The study found that viewing art supports a type of happiness linked to finding meaning in life and personal growth. This benefit works in many places — not just museums and galleries, but also clinics, hospitals, and even through virtual reality. Different kinds of art, including paintings (both realistic and abstract), photography, sculpture, and installations (装置艺术), were all helpful. The study found that viewing art can improve eudemonic wellbeing, which is wellbeing associated with meaning in life and personal growth. “People often see art as a luxury, but our research shows that viewing art — as a hobby or a health activity — can truly support wellbeing,” said MacKenzie Trupp, the lead researcher. She added that we should see art as an easy-to-access, low-cost tool for improving mental health. Another expert, Claire Howlin, noted that while making art has long been known to help mental health, just looking at art has been overlooked. Yet art is everywhere — in museums, hospitals, and homes. Understanding its effects can open new ways to improve wellbeing through daily contact with art. Since 2019, the World Health Organization has recommended using art along with regular health care. Art meets people’s need for meaning, builds self-esteem (自尊), and helps form a positive identity — key factors for dealing with life’s challenges. Health and arts groups in Europe are looking for strong evidence on which art forms work best for different health needs. This new review will help plan bigger studies in the future. The study also found that past research on the topic was inconsistent (不一致). Because of this, the team created new guidelines to help standardize future studies on art viewing and wellbeing. 12. How was the new study on art and well-being conducted? A. By testing effects in museums. B. By interviewing thousands of artists. C. By analyzing data from earlier studies. D. By comparing art viewing and art making. 13. How is the value of art-viewing often perceived according to the text? A. It is underestimated and overlooked. B. It is supported by consistent evidence. C. It varies greatly between generations. D. It is too complex to be properly studied. 14. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs? A. Future research will focus on a specific art form. B. The WHO’s recommendation is based on this study. C. The new guidelines have been adopted across Europe. D. This review bridges the current need and future research. 15. What is the best title for the text? A. WHO recommends Art for Healthcare. B. A New Study on Art and Well-Being. C. Art Viewing: An Easy Path to Well-Being. D. Art Creation: A contributor to Mental Health. 【答案】12. C 13. A 14. D 15. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项新研究发现，观赏艺术作品这一简单行为可以提升人们的幸福感，且这种益处不仅限于博物馆和画廊，还适用于医院、诊所甚至虚拟现实环境。文章还探讨了艺术对心理健康的积极作用，以及未来研究的方向。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“The research combined results from 38 earlier studies involving 6,805 people. (这项研究结合了之前38项涉及6805人的研究结果。)”可知，这项新研究是通过分析之前的研究数据来进行的。故选C项。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第六段“Another expert, Claire Howlin, noted that while making art has long been known to help mental health, just looking at art has been overlooked. (另一位专家Claire Howlin指出，虽然长期以来创作艺术被认为有助于心理健康，但仅仅观看艺术却一直被忽视。)”可知，观看艺术的价值常常被低估和忽视。故选A项。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Since 2019, the World Health Organization has recommended using art along with regular health care.  (自2019年以来，世界卫生组织建议在定期医疗保健的同时使用艺术。)”和最后一段“Health and arts groups in Europe are looking for strong evidence on which art forms work best for different health needs. This new review will help plan bigger studies in the future. The study also found that past research on the topic was inconsistent (不一致). Because of this, the team created new guidelines to help standardize future studies on art viewing and wellbeing. (欧洲的健康和艺术团体正在寻找强有力的证据，以确定哪种艺术形式最适合不同的健康需求。这项新的综述将有助于规划未来更大规模的研究。该研究还发现，过去关于这一主题的研究并不一致。正因为如此，该团队制定了新的指导方针，以帮助标准化未来对艺术欣赏和健康的研究。)”可知，世卫组织自 2019 年起推荐将艺术与常规医疗结合，欧洲相关团体正在寻找不同艺术形式对不同健康需求的作用证据，而这项新研究将有助于规划未来的大型研究，且研究团队制定了新指导方针以规范未来研究。所以这项研究连接了当前的需求和未来的研究。故选D项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“The simple act of looking at a piece of visual art can improve your wellbeing, according to a new study. (一项新的研究表明，简单地看一件视觉艺术作品就能改善你的幸福感。)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了观赏艺术作品可以提升幸福感，且这种益处广泛适用于各种环境和艺术形式，因此“Art Viewing: An Easy Path to Well-Being (观赏艺术：通往幸福的简单之路)”作为标题最合适。故选C项。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Humor is a feeling that everyone in the world understands. ___16___ A perfect place to see this is Australia, where people have a very special and funny way of joking. In Australia, friends often make fun of each other to share a laugh and feel more relaxed. For instance, someone might say to a friend, “What happened to your hair? It looks like a bird’s nest!” ___17___ But in Australia, this kind of joke is actually a sign of a strong friendship. It shows that you are close enough to be completely honest with each other. ___18___ Another important part of Australian humor is self-depreciation (自嘲). This is when people make fun of themselves. An Australian might say something like, “When I sing, it sounds like two cats having a fight on the street.” They enjoy sharing their own silly mistakes or things they are not good at. ___19___ This makes other people feel more comfortable around them. Some think this style of humor comes from Australia’s early history, where people wanted to show that everyone is equal, and no one is better than anyone else. Sarcasm (讽刺) is also very common in Australia. This is when you say the opposite of what you mean, often with a very serious face. For example, a tour guide might tell a group, “On our last shark-watching trip, we started with 20 people, but only five came back. I really have no idea what happened to the other 15.” Visitors who don’t understand Australian sarcasm might get very worried and think the guide is telling the truth! ___20___ All these styles mix together to create the unique and friendly sense of humor that you find in Australia. A. Lighten the mood by having jokes with others. B. But it can sound different from one country to another. C. Usually, the friend will just laugh, appreciating the honest joke. D. Yet, it’s just a clever way to make the tour more fun and memorable. E. However, a lot of cultural misunderstandings may arise from the jokes. F. By laughing at themselves, they show that they don’t think they’re perfect. G. In many other different places, a comment like this might hurt someone’s feelings. 【答案】16. B 17. G 18. C 19. F 20. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了幽默是全球共通的情感，但不同国家的幽默方式存在差异，重点以澳大利亚为例，阐述了其幽默的三种独特形式——朋友间的相互调侃、自嘲以及讽刺，展现了澳大利亚友好且独特的幽默文化。 【16题详解】 根据上文“Humor is a feeling that everyone in the world understands. (幽默是一种全世界每个人都能理解的情感。)”可知，前文强调幽默的共通性，而空后“A perfect place to see this is Australia, where people have a very special and funny way of joking. (澳大利亚就是一个绝佳的例子，那里的人们有一种非常特别且有趣的开玩笑方式。)”引出了澳大利亚独特的幽默方式，说明幽默存在地域差异。B选项“But it can sound different from one country to another. (但它在不同的国家可能听起来有所不同。)”以转折关系衔接上文，既肯定了幽默的共通性，又引出了下文的地域差异，符合语境。故选B项。 【17题详解】 根据上文“For instance, someone might say to a friend, “What happened to your hair? It looks like a bird’s nest!” (例如，有人可能会对朋友说：“你的头发怎么了？看起来像个鸟巢！”)”可知，此处列举了澳大利亚朋友间的调侃例子，空后“But in Australia, this kind of joke is actually a sign of a strong friendship. (但在澳大利亚，这种玩笑实际上是深厚友谊的象征。)”中的“But”表明前后存在对比，即其他地方可能不接受这种玩笑。G选项“In many other different places, a comment like this might hurt someone’s feelings. (在许多其他地方，这样的评论可能会伤害到别人的感情。)”恰好与后文形成对比，突出澳大利亚这种幽默方式的独特性，符合语境。故选G项。 【18题详解】 根据上文“But in Australia, this kind of joke is actually a sign of a strong friendship. It shows that you are close enough to be completely honest with each other. (但在澳大利亚，这种玩笑实际上是深厚友谊的象征。它表明你们关系足够亲密，可以完全坦诚相待。)”可知，前文解释了澳大利亚朋友间调侃的意义，此空应承接上文，说明被调侃者的反应。C选项“Usually, the friend will just laugh, appreciating the honest joke. (通常，朋友会笑着欣赏这个坦诚的玩笑。)”符合“深厚友谊”下的合理反应，衔接自然。故选C项。 【19题详解】 本段主题是“self-depreciation (自嘲)”，上文“An Australian might say something like, “When I sing, it sounds like two cats having a fight on the street.” They enjoy sharing their own silly mistakes or things they are not good at.. (一个澳大利亚人可能会说：“我唱歌的时候，听起来就像两只猫在街上打架。”他们喜欢分享自己愚蠢的错误或不擅长的事情。)”举例说明了澳大利亚人的自嘲行为，空后“This makes other people feel more comfortable around them. (这让其他人在他们身边感觉更自在。)”解释了自嘲的效果，此空应承接上文，说明自嘲的本质。F选项“By laughing at themselves, they show that they don’t think they’re perfect. (通过自嘲，他们表明自己并不认为自己是完美的。)”准确解释了自嘲的核心——承认自身不完美，且与下文“让他人自在”的效果形成逻辑关联，符合语境。故选F项。 【20题详解】 根据上文“Visitors who don’t understand Australian sarcasm might get very worried and think the guide is telling the truth! (不了解澳大利亚讽刺文化的游客可能会非常担心，以为导游说的是实话！)”可知，此处描述了游客对澳大利亚讽刺幽默的误解，此空应转折说明导游话语的真实意图。D选项“Yet, it’s just a clever way to make the tour more fun and memorable. (然而，这只是一种让旅行更有趣、更难忘的聪明方式。)”既解释了讽刺幽默的目的，又呼应了前文“sarcasm is very common in Australia”，符合语境。故选D项。 第三部分 语言知识运用（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。 The bar felt cold in Martine Barons’ hands as she stepped onto the platform in Limerick. Around her, younger lifters stood on their toes, chalk ___21___ their shoulders like frost. At sixty-five, Martine’s hair was ___22___, and she wore a soft smile. She had not come for medals. She had come for the quiet ___23___ she made to herself one December afternoon in 2023, when a colleague teased (捉弄) her into trying a ___24___ in the university gym. ___25___, the bar had risen easily, as if it recognised something in her. That first lift felt like opening a door. Then training became her new ___26___. Five nights a week she slipped into the garage (车库) after work. She ___27___ the iron like an old friend, counting reps (次数) the way she once counted data points, each lift a small experiment in courage. When her muscles ___28___, she whispered the same line she used on her grandchildren: “We can always ___29___ again.” The bar never answered, but it always ___30___. Competition day arrived. She walked through ___31___ that felt too loud for a grandmother from Warwick, grasped the bar, and lifted 155 kilograms. She ___32___. Later, reporters asked for her ___33___. She said. “The iron teaches you that ___34___ are only data. Try again, adjust, lift.” She added, “And never believe the door is ___35___ just because it’s dark outside.” 21. A. defending B. painting C. dusting D. striking 22. A. unnatural B. disturbing C. strange D. silver 23. A. requirement B. suggestion C. promise D. agreement 24. A. swimming B. lift C. cycling D. tennis 25. A. Surprisingly B. Similarly C. Fortunately D. Seriously 26. A. direction B. routine C. entertainment D. option 27. A. greeted B. informed C. permitted D. inquired 28. A. recovered B. adjusted C. ached D. bled 29. A. quit B. predict C. try D. fail 30. A. rushed B. listened C. wished D. cared 31. A. angers B. applause C. laughter D. tears 32. A. backed down B. passed out C. doubted it D. made it 33. A. secret B. misunderstanding C. decision D. arrangement 34. A. praises B. goals C. appreciations D. failures 35. A. painted B. removed C. broken D. closed 【答案】21. C 22. D 23. C 24. B 25. A 26. B 27. A 28. C 29. C 30. B 31. B 32. D 33. A 34. D 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了65岁的Martine Barons受同事怂恿尝试举重后，将训练变为日常，凭借坚持与勇气在比赛中成功举起155公斤重量的故事，传递出“不惧年龄、勇于尝试、永不言弃”的人生态度。 21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在她周围，年轻举重运动员踮着脚尖站立，镁粉像霜一样覆盖在他们的肩膀上。A. defending保卫；B. painting绘画；C. dusting覆盖，撒上粉末；D. striking击打。根据上文“Around her, younger lifters stood on their toes,”以及常识可知，举重运动员常用镁粉增加手部摩擦力，镁粉会掉落，覆盖在身上。故选C。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：65岁的Martine头发花白，面带温柔的微笑。A. unnatural不自然的；B. disturbing令人不安的；C. strange奇怪的；D. silver银色的，花白的。根据上文“At sixty-five,”以及常识可知，65岁的年龄特征通常是头发花白，silver在此处形容头发的颜色，符合语境。故选D。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她来这里不是为了奖牌，而是为了2023年12月一个下午对自己许下的那个无声的承诺，当时一位同事捉弄她，让她在大学体育馆里尝试一次举重。A. requirement要求；B. suggestion建议；C. promise承诺；D. agreement协议。根据上文“She had not come for medals.”以及下文“she made to herself”可知，此处表示Martine不是为了奖牌，对自己做出的承诺是她参赛的核心目的，make a promise to oneself为固定搭配，意为“对自己承诺”，符合语境。故选C。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. swimming游泳；B. lift举重；C. cycling骑自行车；D. tennis网球。根据下文“That first lift felt like opening a door.”可知，此处指的是尝试举重。故选B。 【25题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：令人惊讶的是，杠铃举起来轻而易举，仿佛它认出了她身上的某种特质。A. Surprisingly令人惊讶地；B. Similarly相似地；C. Fortunately幸运地；D. Seriously严肃地。根据上文“when a colleague teased (捉弄) her into trying a ___4___ in the university gym.”以及下文“the bar had risen easily, as if it recognised something in her. That first lift felt like opening a door.”可知，Martine是被同事捉弄才尝试举重，原本可能没有预期能成功，但结果却轻松举起，这是令人惊讶的。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：之后，训练成了她新的日常。A. direction方向；B. routine日常惯例；C. entertainment娱乐；D. option选择。根据下文“Five nights a week she slipped into the garage (车库) after work. She ___7___ the iron like an old friend, counting reps (次数) the way she once counted data points, each lift a small experiment in courage.”可知，她每个星期的五个晚上下班后都去训练，这是一种固定的日常安排。故选B。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她像问候老朋友一样对待杠铃，数着次数就像她曾经数数据点一样，每一次举重都是一次小小的勇气试验。A. greeted问候，对待；B. informed通知；C. permitted允许；D. inquired询问。根据下文“the iron like an old friend,”以及“When her muscles ___8___ , she whispered the same line she used on her grandchildren: “We can always ___9___ again.” The bar never answered, but it always ___10___ .”可知，Martine像对待老朋友一样对待杠铃，以亲切的方式对待杠铃。故选A。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当她的肌肉酸痛时，她低声说了她对孙子们说过的那句话：“我们总是可以再试一次。”A. recovered恢复；B. adjusted调整；C. ached疼痛；D. bled流血。根据下文“she whispered the same line she used on her grandchildren: “We can always ___9___ again.” The bar never answered, but it always ___10___ .”可知，此处在描述Martine举重训练时的场景，举重训练会导致肌肉酸痛，这是举重训练中的正常现象。故选C。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当她的肌肉酸痛时，她低声说了她对孙子们说过的那句话：“我们总是可以再试一次。”A. quit放弃；B. predict预测；C. try尝试；D. fail失败。根据下文“The iron teaches you that ___14___ are only data. Try again, adjust, lift.”可知，她的核心信念是再次尝试。故选C。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：杠铃从不回应，但它总是倾听。A. rushed冲；B. listened倾听；C. wished希望；D. cared关心。根据上文“She ___7___ the iron like an old friend,”和“When her muscles ___8___ , she whispered the same line she used on her grandchildren: “We can always ___9___ again.””可知，Martine举重训练时会和杠铃说话，所以此处表示的是杠铃总是在倾听。故选B。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她穿过对于这位来自沃里克郡的祖母来说过于嘈杂的掌声，握住杠铃，举起了155公斤。A. angers愤怒；B. applause掌声；C. laughter笑声；D. tears眼泪。根据上文“Competition day arrived.”以及下文“that felt too loud for a grandmother from Warwick,”可知，比赛现场的嘈杂声应是观众的掌声，applause意为“掌声”，符合竞赛场景。故选B。 【32题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：她成功了。A. backed down退缩；B. passed out晕倒；C. doubted it怀疑；D. made it成功做到。根据下文“grasped the bar, and lifted 155 kilograms.”原文中“grasped the bar, and lifted 155 kilograms. She ___12___”可知，她成功举起了155公斤的重量，made it为固定短语，意为“成功做到”，符合语境。故选D。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：后来，记者们询问她的秘诀。A. secret秘诀；B. misunderstanding误解；C. decision决定；D. arrangement安排。根据下文““The iron teaches you that ___14___ are only data. Try again, adjust, lift.” She added, “And never believe the door is ___15___ just because it’s dark outside.””可知，这是她成功的秘诀，记者询问的正是这一点。故选A。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她说：“杠铃教会你，失败只是数据。再试一次，调整，举起。”A. praises赞扬；B. goals目标；C. appreciations感激；D. failures失败。根据下文“Try again, adjust, lift.”可知，此处表示在失败后再试一次，failures与try again形成逻辑呼应，符合语境。故选D。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她补充道：“永远不要因为外面天黑就相信门是关着的。”A. painted绘画；B. removed移除；C. broken打破；D. closed关闭。根据上文“That first lift felt like opening a door.”可知，此处的door与前文形成呼应，opening a door象征开启新可能，closed则象征机会的终结，她想表达的是不要轻易认为没有机会，closed符合语境。故选D。 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。 River Town is a work by US author Peter Hessler. It tells his life in Fuling, Chongqing, from 1996 ____36____ 1998, while also painting a vivid picture of Chinese society and culture. Through this book, Hessler offers ____37____ unique viewpoint, observing the social environment, such as the agricultural markets in Fuling. He writes about the calls of the street sellers and the busy trade practices. These details express the lively atmosphere of Chinese markets. He also shows the lives of Fuling’s residents, ____38____ are filled with passion and hope. For example, Wei Xiaodong, a diligent student from a rural family, ____39____ (eventual) gains university admission through relentless effort. Zhong Zhiming, another student, shines academically and helps Hessler with ____40____ (day) tasks, becoming a close friend. Furthermore, this book illustrates the significant changes and developments in Chinese society. Many ____41____ (detail) reflect the societal transformations since the reform and opening-up. Hessler discusses and records those great transformations that ____42____ (occur) in Chongqing, for instance, the urban expansion project and breakthroughs in infrastructure (基础设施). Today, Fuling has undergone great changes ____43____ (compare) to the time described in the book. Through the author’s personal experiences, the book ____44____ (present) a real and hopeful China. The book, ____45____ (demonstrate) the great power of cross-cultural understanding and exchange, is of great historical and social value. 【答案】36. to 37. a 38. who 39. eventually 40. daily 41. details 42. occurred 43. compared 44. presents 45. demonstrating 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了美国作家彼得·海斯勒的作品《江城》，该书讲述了作者1996年至1998年在重庆涪陵的生活，生动描绘了中国社会文化、当地居民的生活状态，反映了改革开放以来中国社会的重大变革与发展，具有重要的历史和社会价值。 【36题详解】 考查介词。句意：它讲述了他1996年至1998年在重庆涪陵的生活，同时也生动地描绘了中国的社会和文化。此处为固定搭配from...to...，意为“从……到……”，表示时间范围，故填to。 【37题详解】 考查冠词。句意：通过这本书，海斯勒提供了一个独特的视角，观察涪陵的农贸市场等社会环境。viewpoint为可数名词单数，空前无限定词，此处表示“一个独特的视角”，为泛指，且unique是以辅音音素（/juː/）开头的单词，所以用不定冠词a。故填a。 【38题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：他还展现了涪陵居民的生活，他们的生活充满了激情和希望。此处为非限制性定语从句，先行词是Fuling’s residents（指人），关系词在从句中作主语，所以用关系代词who引导。故填who。 【39题详解】 考查副词。句意：例如，来自农村家庭的勤奋学生魏晓东，通过不懈努力最终考上了大学。此处修饰动词gains，需要用副词形式，eventual的副词是eventually，意为“最终”。故填eventually。 【40题详解】 考查形容词。句意：另一名学生钟志明学业优异，帮助海斯勒处理日常事务，成为了亲密的朋友。此处修饰名词tasks，需要用形容词形式，day的形容词是daily，意为“日常的”。故填daily。 【41题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：许多细节反映了改革开放以来的社会变革。many后接可数名词复数形式，detail的复数是details，意为“细节”。故填details。 42题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：海斯勒探讨并记录了重庆发生的那些重大变革，例如城市扩张项目和基础设施的突破。此处为定语从句的谓语动词，“重庆发生的重大变革”是过去发生的事情，所以用一般过去时，occur的过去式是occurred。故填occurred。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：如今，与书中描述的时代相比，涪陵发生了巨大的变化。此处为非谓语动词作状语，compare与逻辑主语Fuling之间是被动关系（“涪陵被与过去相比”），所以用过去分词compared，固定搭配compared to意为“与……相比”。故填compared。 【44题详解】 考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：通过作者的个人经历，这本书呈现了一个真实而充满希望的中国。此处为句子的谓语动词，结合时间状语Today可知，用一般现在时，主语the book是第三人称单数，所以谓语动词用presents。故填presents。 【45题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这本书展示了跨文化理解与交流的巨大力量，具有重要的历史和社会价值。此处为非谓语动词作伴随状语，demonstrate与逻辑主语The book之间是主动关系，所以用现在分词demonstrating。故填demonstrating。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 你们班英语课最近在举行关于假期是要“读万卷书”还是“行万里路”的班级讨论。请你写一篇英语短文粘贴在班级英文板报上。内容包括： 1.你的选择； 2.你的理由。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Reading or Traveling: My Choice for the Holiday ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Reading or Traveling: My Choice for the Holiday As for the choice between “reading ten thousand books” and “traveling ten thousand miles” during the holiday, I would firmly choose the latter. While reading undoubtedly enriches our knowledge and broadens our perspectives from the comfort of home, I believe traveling offers real-world experiences. First, it allows us to witness breathtaking landscapes, experience diverse cultures, and interact with people from different backgrounds — something books can only describe. Moreover, walking through ancient streets or climbing breathtaking mountains creates lasting memories and deepens our understanding of the world. In short, if knowledge is the map, then travel is the journey that brings it to life. Let’s step outside and explore the wonders waiting beyond the pages! 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生就假期选择“读万卷书”还是“行万里路”发表自己的看法，写一篇英文短文。 【详解】1.词汇积累 选择：choice→option 无疑地：undoubtedly→certainly 此外：moreover→furthermore 持续的：lasting→continuous 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：As for the choice between “reading ten thousand books” and “traveling ten thousand miles” during the holiday, I would firmly choose the latter. 拓展句：As for the choice which is between “reading ten thousand books” and “traveling ten thousand miles” during the holiday, I would firmly choose the latter. 【点睛】【高分句型1】While reading undoubtedly enriches our knowledge and broadens our perspectives from the comfort of home, I believe traveling offers real-world experiences.（运用了while引导让步状语从句） 【高分句型2】Moreover, walking through ancient streets or climbing breathtaking mountains creates lasting memories and deepens our understanding of the world.（运用了动名词短语作主语） 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 “Woof!” I pressed my finger to my lips. “Quiet, Larry!” My husband Don slept soundly beside me, but our eight-month-old Labrador mix kept barking (吠叫) into the peaceful night. I walked to the window—nothing was there, just the quiet neighborhood under the moonlight. This wasn’t the first time Larry’s barking had woken us. Unlike other dogs, he didn’t bark at doorbells, strangers, or passing cars. His barks came unexpectedly, without any visible reason, and this worried me deeply. I was training him to become a guide dog for the blind, and unnecessary barking could end his career before it even began. Just weeks earlier, we had returned from an amazing six-week trip across America’s national parks. Larry had been perfect throughout our adventure-quiet, and well-behaved. He had hiked through Yellowstone without making a sound. I thought he had finally overcome his barking habit. But now, back home, the barking had returned. The worst moment came during Sunday community service. As we were doing voluntary work, Larry suddenly let out a loud “WOOF!”. Another guide dog barked back as if answering him. The residents all burst into laughter while my face burned with embarrassment. I tried everything to stop his barking. I worked with professional trainers, but Larry never barked during the training process. It was as if he knew when to be quiet. The difficult day finally came when I had to send Larry to advanced training. I hugged him tightly, tears dampening (打湿) his golden fur. “I love you,” I whispered. “Now go show them what you can do.” Though worried, I remained hopeful. For weeks, I received positive reports about his progress. Then came the call that changed everything. “Larry won’t become a guide dog,” the trainer said. My heart sank, but he continued,” We’ve discovered something extraordinary—he can sense medical emergencies before they happen. He’s been transferred to America’s VetDogs to look after those who suffered from seizures (癫痫).” 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Later, I had a chance to visit Larry’s new owner Mark, a person with seizures. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Tears filled my eyes as I realized the truth. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Later, I had a chance to visit Larry’s new owner Mark, a person with seizures. When we arrived at Mark’s home, Larry bounded toward us. And Mark’s wife CeCe welcomed us and explained the miracle. “That deep bark you tried to stop? It saves Mark’s life every day. Larry barks to warn me when a seizure is coming. He’s never been wrong.” She shared stories of how Larry had pulled her to the bathroom where Mark was seizing in the shower, and how his barking had prevented Mark from falling onto a hot stove while cooking. Tears filled my eyes as I realized the truth. “I spent so much time trying to stop that bark,” I said. “I never imagined it would become someone’s lifeline.” Mark smiled warmly.” Because of Larry, I got my life back. I can go to restaurants and movies again. He gave me freedom.” As we drove away, I finally understood: sometimes what we see as weaknesses are actually special strengths waiting for the right purpose. Larry hadn’t failed— he had simply been destined for a different kind of greatness. 【解析】 【导语】本文以“犬吠”为悬念，讲述一只“训练失败”的拉布拉多因“莫名乱叫”被转岗，最终成为癫痫预警犬的暖心故事，传达“弱点即潜能”的主题。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ① 由首句“后来，我有机会拜访拉里的新主人马克——一位癫痫患者。”可知，第一段需呈现“探访—见证—举证”三步：现场观察Larry用吠叫预警seizure，列举救命实例，完成“吠声=生命信号”的反转。 ② 由第二段首句“我热泪盈眶，终于明白真相。”可知，第二段应完成“忏悔—升华—点题”：自责误判→Mark感激→悟出“弱点即另一种伟大”，首尾呼应。 2. 续写线索：夜半莫名吠叫引发“训练失败”焦虑→送训后被转岗癫痫预警犬→探访见证吠声救人→顿悟“弱点即另一种伟大”。 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①预警：warn/alert ②抽搐发作：seize/have a seizure ③防止：prevent/stop ④拯救：save/rescue 情绪类 ①懊悔：regret/guilt ②伟大：greatness/distinction ③流泪：tears filled one’s eyes/with watery eyes 【点睛】【高级句型1】She shared stories of how Larry had pulled her to the bathroom where Mark was seizing in the shower, and how his barking had prevented Mark from falling onto a hot stove while cooking. (介词引导的宾语从句，where引导的定语从句，while引导的省略句) 【高级句型2】sometimes what we see as weaknesses are actually special strengths waiting for the right purpose. (what引导的主语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $