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英语 请注意：考试时间120分钟，满分150分。 第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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。 1. What does the woman offer to share with the man? A. A book of poetry. B. An article. C. A poem. 2. How does the woman benefit from volunteering? A. She makes more friends. B. She becomes more social. C. She gains a stronger sense of community. 3. Which of the following is Helen interested in now? A. Painting. B. Gardening. C. Playing music. 4. What did Amy do over the weekend? A. She read books indoors. B. She played with her friends. C. She spent quality time with her family. 5. What does the man think of the history project? A. It was difficult. B. It was exciting. C. It was helpful. 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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a cleaner’s. B. In a coffee shop. C. In a clothes store. 7. What will the man do next? A. Attend a party. B. Meet some friends. C. Buy a birthday gift. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8. Why does the man come to the woman? A. To try a new product. B. To do a promotion. C. To ask for feedback. 9. How does the woman feel about the voices on the app? A. Most of them are unclear. B. Some of them are strange. C. All of them are correct in pronunciation. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Father and daughter. B. Teacher and student. C. University friends. 11. What is Kate’s problem? A. She feels sad about leaving school. B. She had an argument with her friends. C. She doesn’t know which university to attend. 12. What might Kate want to be in life? A. A university teacher. B. A software engineer. C. A fashion designer. 13. What does the man suggest Kate do? A. Make more friends. B. Choose a different major. C. Give Melissa more time. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 14. What is the main idea of the conversation? A. The secrets of the universe. B. Some facts about dark matter. C. Theories on dark matter. 15. What is the man doing? A. Presenting research results. B. Conducting an interview. C. Watching a TV show. 16. What do we know about the dark matter? A. It has no reaction to light. B. It’s widely known by people. C. It’s the most important part of the universe. 17. How much of the universe is made up of dark energy? A. About 5%. B. About 26%. C. About 69%. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18. Who might the speaker probably be? A. A weather reporter. B. A town official. C. A rescue worker. 19. What is the first tip the speaker offers? A. Keep informed. B. Look for supplies. C. Stay calm and quiet. 20. What does the speaker remind the listeners to do if their home is flooded? A. Stay with families and wait for help. B. Contact the local leaders right away. C. Avoid driving cars through flooded roads. 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 FREE FAMILY DAY PASS National Trust Looking for the perfect day out this March? Whether you love peaceful woodland walks, birdwatching, or discovering new places surrounded by nature, the National Trust has something for everyone. Thanks to this incredible offer, you can enjoy a FREE visit to a National Trust property of your choice. It will give you the perfect excuse to gather your loved ones and explore the great outdoors. Start your year by reconnecting with nature and making unforgettable memories with family and friends. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to experience the beauty of National Trust sites — completely free! HOW TO CLAIM Cut out the voucher (代金券) below and present at your chosen National Trust location. Some National Trust properties require advance booking, please check the property website for full details. Certain places are excluded (排除在外) from this promotion, details can be found at reachforms.co.uk/nationaltrustpass. FREE National Trust FAMILY PASS 1. This pass is single use and is effective once from the date of issue through to 31 December, 2025 inclusive. 2. This pass allows free admission at participating National Trust places for 2 adults and up to 3 children, or 1 adult and up to 4 children. Adults are aged 18 or over; children are aged under 17 inclusive. 3. This pass is for standard admission only and excludes parking, group entity, paid transport, and any paid events. 4. This pass is effective at participating National Trust places within advertised opening hours. Opening hours may be subject to change at any time and should be checked at nationaltrustpass.org.uk. 5. Present this pass to receive free admission at participating places. Pass holders who cannot present the pass, or visit an excluded place, will be charged the full admission price. 6. Only one pass per household will be permitted. 1. What can people enjoy with the National Trust’s offer? A. An outdoor activity close to nature. B. A birdwatching photography course. C. An exploration to national museums. D. A visit to a treasure-themed exhibition. 2 One can get free admission by ________. A. purchasing a digital pass on a website B. showing the voucher at the selected site C. submitting an application on the website D joining as a member of the National Trust 3. According to the passage, the pass ________. A. allows free entry for a six-person family B. includes free transport and parking C. is limited to one per household D. can be used more than once 【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了英国国民托管组织（National Trust）推出的免费家庭日通行证活动。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Whether you love peaceful woodland walks, birdwatching, or discovering new places surrounded by nature, the National Trust has something for everyone. (无论你是喜欢宁静的林地漫步，观鸟，还是发现被大自然包围的新地方，国民信托都有适合每个人的东西。)”以及第二段中“It will give you the perfect excuse to gather your loved ones and explore the great outdoors. (它会给你一个完美的借口和你爱的人在一起，去探索伟大的户外。)”可知，人们可以利用国民托管组织（National Trust）的这项优惠进行接近自然的户外活动。故选A项。 2题详解】 细节理解题。根据HOW TO CLAIM 中“Cut out the voucher (代金券) below and present at your chosen National Trust location. (剪下下面的代金券，并在您选择的国家信托地点出示。)”可知，人们可以通过在选定的国民托管组织的场所出示代金券来获得免费入场资格。故选B项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据FREE National Trust FAMILY PASS 中“Only one pass per household will be permitted. (每户只允许使用一张通行证。)”可知，每户家庭仅允许使用一张通行证，ABD选项均与原文实意不符。故选C项。 B My parents ran the Pagonis restaurant, a small eatery in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, and my first real job, when I was six years old, was shining diners’ shoes. My duties increased as I grew older. By the age of ten I was clearing tables and working as the janitor(清洁工). Dad beamed when he told me that I was the best “mop guy” he’d ever had. Working in the restaurant was a source of great pride because I was pitching in for the good of the whole family. But my father made it clear. I had to meet certain standards to be part of the team. I had to be responsible, hard-working and polite to the customers. Except for the shoeshine job, I was never paid for any work I did at the restaurant. One day I made the mistake of telling Dad I thought he ‘should give me $10 a week. He said, “Okay, then how about you paying me for the three meals a day you eat here? And for the times you bring in your buddies for free sodas?” He figured I owed him about $40 a week. This taught me that when you negotiate, you’d better know the other side’s arguments as well as your own. I remember coming home to Charleroi after being away in the Army about two years. I had just been promoted to captain and was full of pride as I walked into my parents’ restaurant. The first thing Dad said was, “It’s the janitor’s day off. How about you cleaning up tonight?”“I can’t believe this!” I thought. “I’m an officer in the United States Army!” But it didn’t matter. As far as Dad was concerned, I was just another member of the team. I reached for the mop. Working for Dad had taught me that loyalty to a team comes first. It doesn’t matter whether that team is involved in a family restaurant or in the Army. 4. How was the author’s work at the restaurant? A. It was unpaid. B. It was beyond his power. C. It was negotiable. D. It was thought highly of by his father. 5. What do the underlined words “pitching in” mean in Paragraph 2? A. Doing my bit. B. Swallowing my pride. C. Making a sacrifice. D. Earning a living. 6. What can we learn about the author from Paragraph 4? A. He got annoyed at his father’s words. B. He hadn’t expected to be treated as before. C. His father didn’t realize he was an honored captain. D. His father fully understood his son’s pride as an officer. 7. What qualities are required to be a good team member according to the text? A. Responsibility and generosity. B. Politeness and kindness. C. Diligence and faithfulness. D. Devotion and ambition. 【答案】4. D 5. A 6. B 7. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者幼时起就在父母经营的餐馆帮工，在这期间，父亲教导作者，整个家庭作为一个团队，每一个成员都要努力担负起自己的责任。后来作者当了军官，回到餐馆父亲还是让他拿起拖把，担负起在家庭里的责任。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“By the age of ten I was clearing tables and working as the janitor(清洁工). Dad beamed when he told me that I was the best “mop guy” he’d ever had.( 十岁的时候，我就开始清理桌子和当清洁工了。爸爸笑着告诉我，我是他请过的最好的“清洁工”)”可知，父亲对作者的清洁工作评价很高，很赞赏。故选D项。 【5题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词前“Working in the restaurant was a source of great pride(在餐厅工作是一件非常自豪的事情)”可知，作者在自家小餐馆工作是有自豪感的，因为他为了整个家庭的利益，做出了自己的一份努力。所以划线词应该表示，出了自己的一份力。故选A项。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“I remember coming home to Charleroi after being away in the Army about two years. I had just been promoted to captain and was full of pride as I walked into my parents’ restaurant. The first thing Dad said was, ‘It’s the janitor’s day off. How about you cleaning up tonight?’‘I can’t believe this!’ I thought. ‘I’m an officer in the United States Army!’ (我记得离家在部队大约两年后回到沙勒罗瓦的家。我刚被提升为上尉，当我走进父母开的餐馆时，我满怀自豪。爸爸说的第一句话是：“今天是清洁工的休息日。今晚你来打扫怎么样？“我真不敢相信！”我想。“我是美国陆军的一名军官!”)”可知，作者为自己的军官的身份很自豪，认为自己和以前不一样了。可是爸爸还是把他看成家庭团队中的普通一员，对待他和以前一样，让他打扫。作者很意外。故选B项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段末“I had to meet certain standards to be part of the team. I had to be responsible, hard-working and polite to the customers.(我必须达到一定的标准才能成为团队的一员。我必须负责，努力工作，对顾客有礼貌)”可知，根据文中父亲的标准，作为一个团队的成员，应该是勤奋的，责任心强。be hard-working与diligence意思一致，be responsible 和 faithfulness意义一致。故选C项。 C This might sound impossibly old-fashioned, but I still like the idea that education is about learning: facts, skills, culture, analysis, inspiration. It’s supposed to make us better citizens. But over the last decade, the goal of learning has given way to grades and degrees. The unfortunate result has been inflation (膨胀) of both. They rise ever higher; learning doesn’t. To avoid discouraging students, some school districts did away with D and F grades. Grade-point averages have consistently risen even though scores on nationwide standardized exams such as the SAT have not. It’s not that I think standardized tests are the final word in measuring excellence. But when the gaps between grades and test scores are this wide and consistent, parents and the public should not be fooled. That’s true not just of low-achieving students. In a 2023 survey, educators said that close to half of students argue for higher grades than they earn, and 8 out of 10 teachers give in. It’s hard to blame them: A third or more of students and parents disturb them when they don’t. Unearned grades are damaging in many ways. Some students, armed with good grades, march off to college to find themselves in remedial (补习的) classes because they haven’t learned enough to take college-level courses. Employers complain that high school and even college graduates lack basic skills needed in the workforce. There are also complaints from college professors that the students aren’t even good at reading books. Grade inflation has followed students into college. Some professors hesitate to grade accurately because of student evaluations, which are often more negative for tough graders. Remember that about 70% of college instructors are adjunct (兼职) professors who have few job protections. Many Ivy League students have learned to cherry-pick easy-grading professors. Yet a Brown University study found that students taking courses from professors with stricter grading standards learned more. We have to ask ourselves as a society: Do we want college to be a place of intellectual growth — or a performative exercise in grade fishing? 8. What are parents fooled into thinking? A. SAT is the best measure of their children's abilities. B. The purpose of education is to make better citizens. C. Grade-point averages are vital for college application. D. Children’s high grades reflect their exceptional abilities. 9. What is a consequence of grade inflation? A. Employers favor students with higher degrees. B. Graduates fall short of employers’ expectations. C. Remedial classes become required courses in college. D. Low-achieving students find it harder to enter college. 10. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. Tough graders desire job security. B. Strict grading promotes real learning. C. Student evaluations fuel intellectual growth. D. Easy-grading professors start grade inflation. 11. What is the best title of the text? A. The game of scores B. Today, Grade A is for average C. The force behind grade inflation D. Now, learning takes the front seat 【答案】8. D 9. B 10. B 11. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了成绩膨胀的现象，指出现在教育中成绩和学位的目标取代了学习本身，成绩膨胀导致学生实际学习不足，不能满足雇主的需求，作者认为应该重视真正的学习，而不是单纯追求高分。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Grade-point averages have consistently risen even though scores on nationwide standardized exams such as the SAT have not. It’s not that I think standardized tests are the final word in measuring excellence. But when the gaps between grades and test scores are this wide and consistent, parents and the public should not be fooled.(平均绩点一直在上升，尽管像学术能力评估测试（SAT）这样的全国标准化考试成绩并没有提高。并不是说我认为标准化考试是衡量优秀的最终标准。但是当成绩和考试分数之间的差距如此之大且持续存在时，家长和公众不应该被愚弄)”可知，学生的平均绩点持续上升，但全国标准化考试成绩却没有相应提高，当成绩和考试分数差距很大且持续存在时，父母和公众不应该被愚弄，即父母被误导认为孩子的高分反映了他们卓越的能力。故选D项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Employers complain that high school and even college graduates lack basic skills needed in the workforce.(雇主抱怨高中生甚至大学毕业生缺乏劳动力所需的基本技能)”可知，雇主抱怨高中甚至大学毕业生缺乏劳动力所需的基本技能，即成绩膨胀的后果是毕业生达不到雇主的期望。故选B项。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Yet a Brown University study found that students taking courses from professors with stricter grading standards learned more.(然而，布朗大学的一项研究发现，接受评分标准更严格的教授课程的学生学到的东西更多)”可知，布朗大学的一项研究发现，接受评分标准更严格的教授课程的学生学到的东西更多。由此推知，严格的评分能促进真正的学习。故选B项。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“This might sound impossibly old-fashioned, but I still like the idea that education is about learning: facts, skills, culture, analysis, inspiration. It’s supposed to make us better citizens. But over the last decade, the goal of learning has given way to grades and degrees. The unfortunate result has been inflation (膨胀) of both. They rise ever higher; learning doesn’t.(这听起来可能有些不切实际地守旧，但我仍然喜欢教育是关于学习的理念：学习事实、技能、文化、分析以及获取灵感。教育本应让我们成为更优秀的公民。但在过去的十年里，学习的目标逐渐让位于分数和学位。其不幸的结果是两者都出现了膨胀。它们不断攀升；而学习却并未跟上)”及下文内容可知，文章主要讨论了成绩膨胀的现象，指出现在学生的成绩虚高，实际能力不足，很多学生和家长被高成绩所误导，给分宽松的现象普遍存在，而严格的评分能促进真正的学习。由此可知，文章最好的标题是B项“Today, Grade A is for average(如今，A 等级只是平均分)”。故选B项。 D Just after hatching, many birds learn to identify and follow the first moving object they encounter — a process called imprinting (印记行为), which can offer protection in the wild as it helps them stay near a parent. It doesn’t take much visual information for a bird to learn to prefer one object and follow it. Researchers wanted to know whether AI models called transformers could do a similar task with limited inputs. Transformers are generic (通用的) learning systems that can be trained to perform a wide variety of tasks, making them useful in both AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and in computer vision applications, such as autonomous car navigation. “To directly compare learning algorithms (算法) to brains, we need to train them on the same experiences,” says Samantha Wood at Indiana University Bloomington. She first raised chicks in a box where the only visual stimulation came from a rotating 3D object presented on a screen. After the first week, she ran each chick through hundreds of test trials that showed that same object on one screen-presented from both familiar and unfamiliar perspectives and displayed a second unfamiliar object on another screen. The chicks spent more of their time near the first object, suggesting they had imprinted on it. The researcher then created a virtual simulation (虚拟模拟) of the set-up and used a virtual agent to move through it while looking around and recording a first-person view. That provided tens of thousands of simulated images for training and evaluating four transformer models. The AI models had just 300 milliseconds to learn from each simulated image approximating how long biological neurons fire after being presented with an image. The researcher found that the AIs could learn to recognise a 3D object as quickly and accurately as the chicks. The study is “a great piece of work” in comparing machine performance with biological brains, says Antone Martinho-Truswell at the University of Sydney. But he also notes, “We might be able to say that the chick ‘saw’ its imprinting object, but that will have a component of experience to it. Particularly as imprinting is to do with identifying its mother, it would be unsurprising if that visual experience were combined with a suite of other components of experience: fear yielding to comfort, for example, as the chick comes to regard the object as its imprinted ‘mother’.” 12. Why do newborn birds engage in imprinting? A. To enhance their navigation skills. B. To develop their social behaviour. C. To establish a protective bond with a guardian. D. To improve their communication with others. 13. How did Samantha Wood conduct the initial experiment with chicks? A. She raised them with a rotating visual element. B. She observed their behaviour in a natural habitat. C. She showed them various moving objects on screens. D. She exposed them to various visual simulations in the wild. 14. What did the test trials indicate about the chicks’ behavior? A. They were afraid of the imprinted object. B. They preferred being near the imprinted object. C. They confused the imprinted object with others. D. They showed no preference for the imprinted object. 15. What’s challenging about comparing AI to biological brains? A. The rapid learning pace of AI models. B. Recreating real-world environments for experiments. C. The complexity and diversity of biological experiences. D. Conducting additional experiments with various animals 【答案】12. C 13. A 14. B 15. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了AI模型与雏鸟印记行为学习能力的对比研究。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Just after hatching, many birds learn to identify and follow the first moving object they encounter — a process called imprinting (印记行为), which can offer protection in the wild as it helps them stay near a parent. (刚孵化出来，许多鸟类就学会识别并跟随它们遇到的第一个移动物体——这一过程被称为印记行为，这在野外可以为它们提供保护，因为这有助于它们留在父母身边)”可知，新生鸟类进行印记行为是为了与监护人建立保护性联系。故选C。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“She first raised chicks in a box where the only visual stimulation came from a rotating 3D object presented on a screen. (她首先在一个盒子里饲养雏鸟，盒子里的唯一视觉刺激来自屏幕上呈现的一个旋转的3D物体)”可知，Samantha Wood用一个旋转的视觉元素来饲养雏鸟。故选A。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“The chicks spent more of their time near the first object, suggesting they had imprinted on it. (雏鸟们大部分时间都待在第一个物体附近，这表明它们已经对它产生了印记)”可知，测试试验表明雏鸟更喜欢待在印记对象附近。故选B。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“But he also notes, “We might be able to say that the chick ‘saw’ its imprinting object, but that will have a component of experience to it. Particularly as imprinting is to do with identifying its mother, it would be unsurprising if that visual experience were combined with a suite of other components of experience: fear yielding to comfort, for example, as the chick comes to regard the object as its imprinted ‘mother’.” (但他也指出，“我们也许可以说雏鸟‘看到’了它的印记对象，但这将包含一定的经验成分。特别是考虑到印记行为与识别母亲有关，如果这种视觉体验与其他一系列经验成分相结合，比如恐惧让位于舒适，当雏鸟开始把这个物体视为它印记的‘母亲’时，这并不奇怪。”)”可知，生物的印记行为不仅涉及视觉，还融合了恐惧向舒适转化等多种复杂体验，而人工智能仅基于视觉输入学习，由此推断，将人工智能与生物大脑进行比较的挑战在于生物经历的复杂性和多样性。故选C。 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5) 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。 In today’s hyper-connected world, most of us are flooded by an ocean of messages and social media feeds, from the moment we wake up to the instant we close our eyes. It’s not just a matter of convenience or novelty anymore — fixation on screens has become our habit, a necessity, and even an addiction. ___16___ Constant engagement not only consumes our time, but also steal us something far more important: peace of mind. Silence is as critical to mental health as vitamins are to physical well-being. People are particular about what foods they put in their bodies: whether organic, vegetarian, or fat-free. ___17___ The mental junk we absorb daily can be arguably harmful than the occasional cheeseburger or donut. The never-ending flood of sensory input taxes the brain’s limited attention resources, leaving little room for deep thinking, reflecting, or creativity. ___18___ Quiet time helps the brain relax, sort through what it has taken in, and regain lost mental energy. As American artist Leonard Koren suggests in his book Wabi-Sabi, silence can be’ “an emptiness full of possibilities,” a space where creativity and clarity emerge. Adding moments of quiet to your daily routine doesn’t require dramatic changes. ___19___ Better yet, research shows that brief exposure to nature, like a walk in the woods, lowers stress levels, reduces blood pressure, and sharpens focus. These benefits occur because green spaces and natural soundscapes provide a much-needed break from today’s busy, stressful world. Digital life crowds out silence, making simply sitting in silence almost unthinkable — yet the very moments of stillness are what our minds really need. They let us listen to our thoughts, reflect on our experiences, and connect with ourselves in a way that is impossible in the noise of modern life. ___20___ A. But rarely do we ask ourselves: at what cost? B. So, shouldn’t we make laws requiring quiet time every day? C. It can be as simple as pausing 30 seconds to watch clouds. D. Next time you reach for your phone, resist the urge and sit in silence. E. We check our phone 58 times a day, 30%occurring during work hours. F. But they aren’t as picky about what they are exposed to through the senses. G. Just as our bodies need nutrition, our minds require silence to function well. 【答案】16. A 17. F 18. G 19. C 20. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了在当今数字化高度互联的世界中，人们被大量信息和社交媒体所淹没，对屏幕的沉迷已成为习惯甚至上瘾，而安静时间对心理健康至关重要，文章呼吁人们重视并增加日常生活中的安静时刻。 【16题详解】 根据上文“It’s not just a matter of convenience or novelty anymore — fixation on screens has become our habit, a necessity, and even an addiction.” (这不再仅仅是方便或新奇的问题 —— 对屏幕的沉迷已经成为我们的习惯、一种必需品，甚至是一种成瘾行为)”说明人们对屏幕的沉迷情况，空处承接上文，进一步说明这种沉迷的具体表现。A选项“但我们很少问自己：这要付出什么代价呢？”符合语境，引出下文对沉迷屏幕代价的阐述。故选A。 【17题详解】 上文“People are particular about what foods they put in their bodies: whether organic, vegetarian, or fat-free. (人们对自己摄入的食物很挑剔：无论是有机食品、素食还是无脂食品)”说明人们对食物的挑剔，空处承接上文，通过转折指出人们对感官所接触到的信息却没有那么挑剔。F选项“但他们对通过感官接触到的东西却没有那么挑剔。”符合语境，其中 they指代上文的People，aren’t as picky与上文are particular about形成对比。故选F。 【18题详解】 下文“Quiet time helps the brain relax, sort through what it has taken in, and regain lost mental energy. (安静的时间有助于大脑放松，梳理所吸收的信息，并恢复失去的精神能量)”说明安静时间对大脑的好处，空处总起该段，指出我们的大脑需要安静来正常运转。G选项“就像我们的身体需要营养一样，我们的大脑也需要安静才能正常运转。”符合语境，将大脑对安静的需求与身体对营养的需求作类比。故选G。 【19题详解】 上文“Adding moments of quiet to your daily routine doesn’t require dramatic changes. (在你的日常生活中增加安静的时刻并不需要巨大的改变。)”说明增加安静时刻不需要大的改变，空处承接上文，举例说明可以通过简单的方式增加安静时刻。C选项“它可以像暂停30秒看云一样简单。”符合语境，as simple as与上文doesn’t require dramatic changes相呼应。故选C。 【20题详解】 上文“They let us listen to our thoughts, reflect on our experiences, and connect with ourselves in a way that is impossible in the noise of modern life. (它们让我们倾听自己的想法，反思自己的经历，并以一种在现代生活的喧嚣中不可能的方式与自己建立联系。)”等内容说明安静时刻的好处，空处承接上文，呼吁人们下次伸手拿手机时，抵制这种冲动，安静地坐着，享受安静时刻。D选项“下次你伸手拿手机的时候，抵制这种冲动，静静地坐着。”符合语境。故选D。 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、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 One Sunday morning I started a unique adventure: attending my very first ballet class, though not as a participant. This was an extraordinary chance to ___21___ professional dancers during their daily 75-minute session at the art centre. As I stepped into the studio, I was ___22___ struck by the sheer grace of the dancers. Forty-five minutes into the class, their energy remained ___23___, and they showed no trace of exhaustion. ___24___ watching the dancers perform the basic warm-up was a calming experience, witnessing the floor exercises was anything but. Their movements ___25___ with such apparent ease, yet I was acutely aware of the ___26___ amount of practice and dedication required to achieve such mastery. At the end of the class, I couldn't help but applaud. I was left in complete awe, not only of my own inadequacy but also of the dancers' incredible ___27___. On my way home, I found myself ___28___ on my own life. Thanks to technology, so many aspects of life have become ___29___.We have access to free music, home delivery services, and instant communication with friends. But instead of always taking ____30____, perhaps I should seek out challenges. I believe that once I start undertaking difficult tasks, they will gradually become more manageable, until one day, I can complete my own “ballet warm-up” without even ____31____. With the vivid images of the dancers still ____32____ in my mind, I resolved to take on more difficult tasks: lifting heavier weights, choosing the stairs over the elevator, and ____33____ my language learning pace. They may mark the beginning of my new journey. Sometimes, a simple ____34____ can have a profound impact on our lives, ____35____ us to strive for self-improvement. 21. A. assist B. join C. interview D. observe 22. A. instantly B. eventually C. hesitantly D. constantly 23. A. untapped B. lacking C. clean D. high 24. A. Since B. While C. Because D. Once 25. A. cleared B. happened C. flowed D. stopped 26. A. minimum B. enormous C. moderate D. limited 27. A. advantage B. luck C. effort D. glory 28. A. reflecting B. depending C. insisting D. carrying 29. A. harder B. easier C. less likely D. more interesting 30. A. lessons B. photos C. shortcuts D. risks 31. A. breaking a sweat B. breaking a leg C. bending my knees D. bending my fingers 32. A. mysterious B. abstract C. fresh D. unclear 33. A. giving away B. picking up C. putting off D. turning down 34. A. experiment B. expectation C. exploration D. experience 35. A. inspiring B. forcing C. informing D. asking 【答案】21. D 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. C 26. B 27. C 28. A 29. B 30. C 31. A 32. C 33. B 34. D 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者在一个周日早晨去艺术中心观看专业舞者的芭蕾课，被舞者们的优雅和努力所震撼，从而反思自己的生活，决定开始迎接挑战，追求自我提升。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这是一个在艺术中心观察专业舞者日常 75 分钟训练的绝佳机会。A. assist帮助；B. join加入；C. interview采访；D. observe观察。根据第一段“One Sunday morning, I started a unique adventure: attending my very first ballet class, though not as a participant.” 可知，作者不是作为参与者去上芭蕾课，而是去观看，即观察舞者们训练，故选D。 【22题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：当我走进工作室时，我立刻被舞者们的优雅所打动。A. instantly立刻；B. eventually最终；C. hesitantly犹豫地；D. constantly不断地。根据语境，作者一进入工作室就被舞者的优雅吸引，是瞬间发生的事情，故选A。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：课上到 45 分钟时，他们的精力仍然很充沛，没有一丝疲惫的迹象。A. untapped未开发的；B. lacking缺乏的；C. clean干净的；D. high高的，旺盛的。根据下文 “they showed no trace of exhaustion” 可知，舞者们精力旺盛，故选D。 【24题详解】 考查连词词义辨析。句意：虽然观看舞者们做基本的热身运动是一种平静的体验，但观看地板练习却完全不是这样。A. Since自从；B. While虽然；C. Because因为；D. Once一旦。前后句是转折关系，while 有“虽然” 的意思，引导让步状语从句，故选B。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们的动作流畅自然，看似轻松，但我深知要达到这样的熟练程度需要大量的练习和投入。A. cleared清除；B. happened发生；C. flowed流动，流畅；D. stopped停止。根据下文“such apparent ease”可知，这里形容舞者的动作流畅，flow with ease 表示 “流畅地进行”，故选C。 【26题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他们的动作流畅自然，看似轻松，但我深知要达到这样的熟练程度需要大量的练习和投入。A. minimum最小的；B. enormous巨大的；C. moderate适度的；D. limited有限的。根据常识，要达到专业舞者的水平需要大量的练习，故选B。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我完全惊呆了，不仅为自己的不足，也为舞者们令人难以置信的努力。A. advantage优势；B. luck运气；C. effort努力；D. glory荣耀。结合上文提到的舞者们需要大量练习和投入，可知，作者惊叹于他们的努力，故选C。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在回家的路上，我开始反思自己的生活。A. reflecting反思；B. depending依靠；C. insisting坚持；D. carrying携带。根据下文“With the vivid images of the dancers still ... in my mind, I resolved to take on more difficult tasks: lifting heavier weights, choosing the stairs over the elevator, and... my language learning pace.”可知,作者是在反思生活，故选A。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：由于科技的发展，生活的许多方面都变得更容易了。A. harder更难的；B. easier更容易的；C. less likely不太可能的；D. more interesting更有趣的。根据下文 “We have access to free music, home delivery services, and instant communication with friends” 可知，科技让生活变得更便捷，更容易，故选B。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但也许我不应该总是走捷径，而应该去寻找挑战。A. lessons课程；B. photos照片；C. shortcuts捷径；D. risks风险。根据下文“perhaps I should seek out challenges.”可知，要寻找挑战，所以这里是说不应该总是走捷径，故选C。 【31题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我相信一旦我开始承担困难的任务，它们会逐渐变得更容易处理，直到有一天，我可以毫不费力地完成自己的 “芭蕾热身”。A. breaking a sweat出汗，费力；B. breaking a leg祝你好运；C. bending my knees屈膝；D. bending my fingers弯曲手指。根据上文“they will gradually become more manageable”可知，这里表示像舞者那样轻松完成任务，不费力，故选A。 【32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：舞者们生动的形象仍然清晰地留在我的脑海中，我决心承担更多困难的任务：举更重的重量，选择爬楼梯而不是坐电梯，加快我学习语言的速度。A. mysterious神秘的；B. abstract抽象的；C. fresh新鲜的，清晰的；D. unclear不清楚的。根据上文“vivid images” 可知，舞者的形象在作者脑海中很清晰，故选C。 【33题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：舞者们生动的形象仍然清晰地留在我的脑海中，我决心承担更多困难的任务：举更重的重量，选择爬楼梯而不是坐电梯，加快我学习语言的速度。A. giving away赠送；B. picking up捡起，加快；C. putting off推迟；D. turning down拒绝。根据 “take on more difficult tasks” 可知，是要加快学习语言的速度，故选B。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：有时候，一次简单的经历可以对我们的生活产生深远的影响，激励我们追求自我提升。A. experiment实验；B. expectation期望；C. exploration探索；D. experience经历。根据上文“As I stepped into the studio, I was ... struck by the sheer grace of the dancers”可知，这里指作者观看芭蕾课的这次经历，故选D。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：有时候，一次简单的经历可以对我们的生活产生深远的影响，激励我们追求自我提升。A. inspiring 激励；B. forcing强迫；C. informin通知；D. asking询问。根据下文“strive for self-improvement” 可知，此处是指激励我们追求自我提升，故选A。 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。 Egypt’s largest wind power project is to be designed and built by a Chinese company PowerChina, ____36____ is viewed by insiders as a milestone in the country’s renewable energy sector and ____37____ (demonstrate) the growing global influence of Chinese energy and infrastructure firms. This initiative is primary for Egypt’s goal ____38____ (source) 42 percent of its energy from renewables by 2030, with ____39____ expected annual output of over 4.3 billion kilowatt-hours, highlighting Egypt’s commitment to reducing fossil fuel dependence. The project, following PowerChina’s ____40____ (early) wind power facility in the region, sets a new record for the company’s largest overseas project to date. For PowerChina, the project strengthens its position ____41____ a global leader in renewable energy infrastructure, showing the competitiveness of Chinese companies in the global clean energy market. The project, ____42____ (involve) Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power and support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), is an example of international collaboration in large-scale renewable projects. It will be developed and operated under an independent power producer model, with fund ____43____ (support) by international institutions, including the EBRD. PowerChina will oversee the project’s design, procurement, construction, commissioning, handover and warranty (保修). The project ____44____ (expect) to generate over 4.3 billion kWh annually once operational, providing clean and stable energy for more than 1 million households in Egypt. The project’s impact on carbon emissions—a reduction of 2.2 million metric tons every year—and its ____45____ (provide) of clean energy to over 1 million households will have more long-term benefits. 【答案】36. which 37. demonstrates 38. to source 39. an 40. earlier 41. as 42. involving 43. supported 44. is expected 45. provision 【解析】 【导语】本文属于说明文。文章主要介绍中国企业在埃及参与建设的风电项目及其意义。 【36题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：埃及最大的风电项目将由中国企业中国电建承建，该项目被业内人士视为该国可再生能源领域的里程碑，彰显了中国能源与基建企业日益增长的全球影响力。空格处引导非限制性定语从句，对先行词Egypt’s largest wind power project进行限定说明，从句中缺少主语，所以应该用关系代词which代替先行词在从句中作主语。故填which。 【37题详解】 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：埃及最大的风电项目将由中国企业中国电建承建，该项目被业内人士视为该国可再生能源领域的里程碑，彰显了中国能源与基建企业日益增长的全球影响力。根据空格前的连词and可知，空格处是定语从句的谓语动词，与is viewed并列作谓语，应该用一般现在时，且用第三人称单数形式。故填demonstrates。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：该项目主要服务于埃及的目标——到2030年42%的能源来自可再生能源，预计年发电量超43亿千瓦时，凸显埃及减少化石燃料依赖的决心。名词goal后面用不定式形式作定语。故填to source。 【39题详解】 考查冠词。句意：该项目主要服务于埃及的目标——到2030年42%的能源来自可再生能源，预计年发电量超43亿千瓦时，凸显埃及减少化石燃料依赖的决心。根据空格后的单数名词output可知，空格处应该用不定冠词表示“一”，expected的发音是元音音素开头，所以用an。故填an。 【40题详解】 考查形容词比较级。句意：作为中国电建在该地区早先风电设施后续项目，此次工程创下该公司迄今最大海外项目的新纪录。根据句意和句中的following可知，空格处应该用形容词early的比较级作定语，修饰后面的名词。故填earlier。 【41题详解】 考查介词。句意：对中国电建而言，该项目巩固了其作为可再生能源基建全球领导者的地位，展现了中国企业在全球清洁能源市场的竞争力。根据句意和空格后的名词短语a global leader可知，空格处应该填入一个介词，且意义为“作为”，所以用as。故填as。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：有沙特ACWA电力公司参与并获欧洲复兴开发银行支持的这个项目，是大规模可再生能源国际合作典范。空格处应该用非谓语动词作定语，修饰后面的名词短语Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power and support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)，动词involve与下文的名词短语之间是主动关系，所以用现在分词involving作定语。故填involving。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：它将采用独立电力生产商模式开发和运营，资金得到EBRD等国际机构支持。空格处应该用非谓语动词在with复合结构中作补足语。名词fund与动词support之间是被动关系，所以用过去分词supported作补足语。故填supported。 【44题详解】 考查时态和语态。句意：项目投产后预计年发电量超43亿千瓦时，为埃及超100万户家庭提供清洁稳定能源。空格处是谓语动词，句子描述客观情况，用一般现在时，主语the project与动词expect是被动关系，所以用被动语态，主语是单数形式，be动词用is。故填is expected。 【45题详解】 考查名词。句意：该项目对碳排放的影响——每年减少220万吨碳排放量——以及它为超过100万户家庭提供清洁能源，将带来更多的长期益处。根据句意和空格前的and可知，空格处与上文的The project’s impact on carbon emissions并列作主语，应该用名词形式provision。故填provision。 第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 学校英语俱乐部将组织关于“生活中具有重大影响的科技产品”的讨论，请你作为代表发言，内容包括： 1. 介绍一项产品及其影响； 2. 对该产品的展望。 注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Good morning, everyone! ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 Good morning, everyone. Today, I am thrilled to share with you a technological item in our life: Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI involves the development of computer systems designed to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence. By automating routine tasks and providing innovative solutions to complex problems, AI has already made waves in various aspects. It is transforming healthcare with personalized treatments, enhancing security with facial recognition, and even teaching languages with unmatched efficiency. Looking ahead, AI is bound to become an indispensable part of our lives. While the future with AI holds immense promise, it’s also crucial to address ethical issues to make sure it benefits humanity. Thank you. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一篇关于“生活中具有重大影响的科技产品”的发言稿。 【详解】1.词汇积累 加强：enhance→strengthen 各种各样的：various→a variety of 确保：make sure→ensure 重要的：crucial→vital 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Looking ahead, AI is bound to become an indispensable part of our lives. 拓展句：When we look ahead, AI is bound to become an indispensable part of our lives. 【点睛】[高分句型1] By automating routine tasks and providing innovative solutions to complex problems, AI has already made waves in various aspects. (运用了动名词作宾语) [高分句型2] While the future with AI holds immense promise, it’s also crucial to address ethical issues to make sure it benefits humanity. (运用了while引导让步状语从句) 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Sienna Powell was a 16-year-old raised by a single mother. Her mum, Lisa, worked as a bank cashier, barely keeping things together. Knowing her mother’s financial struggles, Sienna rarely asked for anything extra and even took on part-time jobs to help with expenses. She set aside what little she could in a tin can hidden in her closet, saving for something she’d always dreamed of-an amazing prom (舞会) dress. Every day after school, Sienna would pass by a shop with a beautiful red dress in the window. It was her dream dress. After saving up enough, she walked into the shop and inquired about the cost. The dress was $2, 000-made from luxurious Italian satin. Determined, Sienna pinned pictures of the dress on her bedroom wall as motivation, reminding herself of her goal. She often shared her dream with her best friend, Aaron, who had been abandoned by his father as well. They bonded over their shared struggles and became inseparable. As prom approached, Sienna finally had enough money saved. She ordered the dress, had her measurements taken, and eagerly awaited the big night. On the day of the event, she picked up the dress and couldn’t hold back tears of joy when she saw herself in the mirror. “It’s everything I imagined, ” she thought. Back home, Sienna carefully prepared, excited for the night ahead. But just before she was set to leave, she received a call from Aaron. His voice was trembling (颤抖) as he said, “Sienna, I’m sorry, but I can’t go. My mum was rushed to the hospital and needs surgery. ” 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。 Sienna’s heart sank as she listened. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Aaron and his mother, Elsie, were moved by Sienna’s generosity. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Sienna’s heart sank as she listened. She glanced at her dress one last time before deciding what mattered most. “Don’t worry, Aaron. I’ll be there,” she said, setting her dress aside without a second thought. Instead of attending prom, Sienna listed the dress for sale online, starting the bid at $2, 000. By morning, the bids had skyrocketed, and she sold it for $ 4, 200, giving all the money to Aaron to help cover his mum’s surgery. Aaron and his mother, Elsie, were moved by Sienna’s generosity. Elsie’s surgery was successful, and she recovered fully. Unable to return to her job, Elsie decided to pursue her passion for baking. Her small bakery became so popular that it expanded into multiple locations. Though Aaron and Elsie moved away and lost touch with Sienna over the years, they never forgot her kindness and generosity. After great efforts, Aaron and Elsie reconnected with Sienna. Elsie gave Sienna a check for $ 50, 000 as a small gesture of thanks and treated her as a daughter. They kept in touch afterwards. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，本文主要讲述了16岁的Sienna为了买一件梦想中的舞会礼服而努力打工攒钱，最终在舞会前夕得知好友Aaron的母亲急需手术费用，于是她毅然放弃参加舞会，将礼服高价售出以资助Aaron的母亲手术，Aaron的母亲手术成功并康复，由于Aaron搬家，其与Sienna失去了联系，后来他们与Sienna重新取得联系，Aaron的母亲在经营自己的烘焙店中获得成功，由此送给Sienna一张5万美元的支票以示感谢，并把她当作女儿一样对待。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“Sienna听后心如刀割。”可知，第一段可描写Sienna决定放弃舞会，将礼服卖出以帮助Aaron的母亲支付手术费用的经过。 ②由第二段首句内容“Aaron和他的母亲Elsie被Sienna的慷慨所感动。”可知，第二段可描写Elsie手术成功，后来他们与Sienna重新取得联系并感谢她的故事。 2.续写线索： 心如刀割——放弃舞会——卖礼服——手术成功——重新联系——感谢 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①看着：glance at/gaze at ②追逐：pursue/chase ③重新联系：reconnect/get back in touch 情绪类 ①担心：worry/be concerned ②慷慨：generosity/kindness/magnanimity 【点睛】[高分句型1]. She glanced at her dress one last time before deciding what mattered most.（由引导词what引导宾语从句） [高分句型2]. Though Aaron and Elsie moved away and lost touch with Sienna over the years, they never forgot her kindness and generosity. （由though引导让步状语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 英语 请注意：考试时间120分钟，满分150分。 第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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。 1. What does the woman offer to share with the man? A. A book of poetry. B. An article. C. A poem. 2. How does the woman benefit from volunteering? A. She makes more friends. B. She becomes more social. C She gains a stronger sense of community. 3. Which of the following is Helen interested in now? A. Painting. B. Gardening. C. Playing music. 4. What did Amy do over the weekend? A. She read books indoors. B. She played with her friends. C. She spent quality time with her family. 5. What does the man think of the history project? A. It was difficult. B. It was exciting. C. It was helpful. 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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a cleaner’s. B. In a coffee shop. C. In a clothes store. 7. What will the man do next? A. Attend a party. B. Meet some friends. C. Buy a birthday gift. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8. Why does the man come to the woman? A. To try a new product. B. To do a promotion. C. To ask for feedback. 9. How does the woman feel about the voices on the app? A. Most of them are unclear. B. Some of them are strange. C. All of them are correct in pronunciation. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Father and daughter. B. Teacher and student. C. University friends. 11. What is Kate’s problem? A. She feels sad about leaving school. B. She had an argument with her friends. C. She doesn’t know which university to attend. 12. What might Kate want to be in life? A. A university teacher. B. A software engineer. C. A fashion designer. 13. What does the man suggest Kate do? A. Make more friends. B. Choose a different major. C. Give Melissa more time. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 14. What is the main idea of the conversation? A. The secrets of the universe. B. Some facts about dark matter. C. Theories on dark matter. 15. What is the man doing? A Presenting research results. B. Conducting an interview. C. Watching a TV show. 16. What do we know about the dark matter? A. It has no reaction to light. B. It’s widely known by people. C. It’s the most important part of the universe. 17. How much of the universe is made up of dark energy? A. About 5%. B. About 26%. C. About 69%. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18. Who might the speaker probably be? A. A weather reporter. B. A town official. C. A rescue worker. 19. What is the first tip the speaker offers? A. Keep informed. B. Look for supplies. C. Stay calm and quiet. 20. What does the speaker remind the listeners to do if their home is flooded? A. Stay with families and wait for help. B. Contact the local leaders right away. C. Avoid driving cars through flooded roads. 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 FREE FAMILY DAY PASS National Trust Looking for the perfect day out this March? Whether you love peaceful woodland walks, birdwatching, or discovering new places surrounded by nature, the National Trust has something for everyone. Thanks to this incredible offer, you can enjoy a FREE visit to a National Trust property of your choice. It will give you the perfect excuse to gather your loved ones and explore the great outdoors. Start your year by reconnecting with nature and making unforgettable memories with family and friends. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to experience the beauty of National Trust sites — completely free! HOW TO CLAIM Cut out the voucher (代金券) below and present at your chosen National Trust location. Some National Trust properties require advance booking, please check the property website for full details. Certain places are excluded (排除在外) from this promotion, details can be found at reachforms.co.uk/nationaltrustpass. FREE National Trust FAMILY PASS 1. This pass is single use and is effective once from the date of issue through to 31 December, 2025 inclusive. 2. This pass allows free admission at participating National Trust places for 2 adults and up to 3 children, or 1 adult and up to 4 children. Adults are aged 18 or over; children are aged under 17 inclusive. 3. This pass is for standard admission only and excludes parking, group entity, paid transport, and any paid events. 4. This pass is effective at participating National Trust places within advertised opening hours. Opening hours may be subject to change at any time and should be checked at nationaltrustpass.org.uk. 5. Present this pass to receive free admission at participating places. Pass holders who cannot present the pass, or visit an excluded place, will be charged the full admission price. 6. Only one pass per household will be permitted. 1. What can people enjoy with the National Trust’s offer? A. An outdoor activity close to nature. B. A birdwatching photography course. C. An exploration to national museums. D. A visit to a treasure-themed exhibition. 2. One can get free admission by ________. A. purchasing a digital pass on a website B. showing the voucher at the selected site C. submitting an application on the website D. joining as a member of the National Trust 3. According to the passage, the pass ________. A. allows free entry for a six-person family B. includes free transport and parking C. is limited to one per household D. can be used more than once B My parents ran the Pagonis restaurant, a small eatery in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, and my first real job, when I was six years old, was shining diners’ shoes. My duties increased as I grew older. By the age of ten I was clearing tables and working as the janitor(清洁工). Dad beamed when he told me that I was the best “mop guy” he’d ever had. Working in the restaurant was a source of great pride because I was pitching in for the good of the whole family. But my father made it clear. I had to meet certain standards to be part of the team. I had to be responsible, hard-working and polite to the customers. Except for the shoeshine job, I was never paid for any work I did at the restaurant. One day I made the mistake of telling Dad I thought he ‘should give me $10 a week. He said, “Okay, then how about you paying me for the three meals a day you eat here? And for the times you bring in your buddies for free sodas?” He figured I owed him about $40 a week. This taught me that when you negotiate, you’d better know the other side’s arguments as well as your own. I remember coming home to Charleroi after being away in the Army about two years. I had just been promoted to captain and was full of pride as I walked into my parents’ restaurant. The first thing Dad said was, “It’s the janitor’s day off. How about you cleaning up tonight?”“I can’t believe this!” I thought. “I’m an officer in the United States Army!” But it didn’t matter. As far as Dad was concerned, I was just another member of the team. I reached for the mop. Working for Dad had taught me that loyalty to a team comes first. It doesn’t matter whether that team is involved in a family restaurant or in the Army. 4. How was the author’s work at the restaurant? A. It was unpaid. B. It was beyond his power. C. It was negotiable. D. It was thought highly of by his father. 5. What do the underlined words “pitching in” mean in Paragraph 2? A. Doing my bit. B. Swallowing my pride. C. Making a sacrifice. D. Earning a living. 6. What can we learn about the author from Paragraph 4? A. He got annoyed at his father’s words. B. He hadn’t expected to be treated as before. C. His father didn’t realize he was an honored captain. D. His father fully understood his son’s pride as an officer. 7. What qualities are required to be a good team member according to the text? A. Responsibility and generosity. B. Politeness and kindness. C. Diligence and faithfulness. D. Devotion and ambition. C This might sound impossibly old-fashioned, but I still like the idea that education is about learning: facts, skills, culture, analysis, inspiration. It’s supposed to make us better citizens. But over the last decade, the goal of learning has given way to grades and degrees. The unfortunate result has been inflation (膨胀) of both. They rise ever higher; learning doesn’t. To avoid discouraging students, some school districts did away with D and F grades. Grade-point averages have consistently risen even though scores on nationwide standardized exams such as the SAT have not. It’s not that I think standardized tests are the final word in measuring excellence. But when the gaps between grades and test scores are this wide and consistent, parents and the public should not be fooled. That’s true not just of low-achieving students. In a 2023 survey, educators said that close to half of students argue for higher grades than they earn, and 8 out of 10 teachers give in. It’s hard to blame them: A third or more of students and parents disturb them when they don’t. Unearned grades are damaging in many ways. Some students, armed with good grades, march off to college to find themselves in remedial (补习的) classes because they haven’t learned enough to take college-level courses. Employers complain that high school and even college graduates lack basic skills needed in the workforce. There are also complaints from college professors that the students aren’t even good at reading books. Grade inflation has followed students into college. Some professors hesitate to grade accurately because of student evaluations, which are often more negative for tough graders. Remember that about 70% of college instructors are adjunct (兼职) professors who have few job protections. Many Ivy League students have learned to cherry-pick easy-grading professors. Yet a Brown University study found that students taking courses from professors with stricter grading standards learned more. We have to ask ourselves as a society: Do we want college to be a place of intellectual growth — or a performative exercise in grade fishing? 8. What are parents fooled into thinking? A. SAT is the best measure of their children's abilities. B. The purpose of education is to make better citizens. C. Grade-point averages are vital for college application. D. Children’s high grades reflect their exceptional abilities. 9. What is a consequence of grade inflation? A. Employers favor students with higher degrees. B. Graduates fall short of employers’ expectations. C. Remedial classes become required courses in college. D. Low-achieving students find it harder to enter college. 10. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. Tough graders desire job security. B. Strict grading promotes real learning. C Student evaluations fuel intellectual growth. D. Easy-grading professors start grade inflation. 11. What is the best title of the text? A. The game of scores B. Today, Grade A is for average C. The force behind grade inflation D. Now, learning takes the front seat D Just after hatching, many birds learn to identify and follow the first moving object they encounter — a process called imprinting (印记行为), which can offer protection in the wild as it helps them stay near a parent. It doesn’t take much visual information for a bird to learn to prefer one object and follow it. Researchers wanted to know whether AI models called transformers could do a similar task with limited inputs. Transformers are generic (通用的) learning systems that can be trained to perform a wide variety of tasks, making them useful in both AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and in computer vision applications, such as autonomous car navigation. “To directly compare learning algorithms (算法) to brains we need to train them on the same experiences,” says Samantha Wood at Indiana University Bloomington. She first raised chicks in a box where the only visual stimulation came from a rotating 3D object presented on a screen. After the first week, she ran each chick through hundreds of test trials that showed that same object on one screen-presented from both familiar and unfamiliar perspectives and displayed a second unfamiliar object on another screen. The chicks spent more of their time near the first object, suggesting they had imprinted on it. The researcher then created a virtual simulation (虚拟模拟) of the set-up and used a virtual agent to move through it while looking around and recording a first-person view. That provided tens of thousands of simulated images for training and evaluating four transformer models. The AI models had just 300 milliseconds to learn from each simulated image approximating how long biological neurons fire after being presented with an image. The researcher found that the AIs could learn to recognise a 3D object as quickly and accurately as the chicks. The study is “a great piece of work” in comparing machine performance with biological brains, says Antone Martinho-Truswell at the University of Sydney. But he also notes, “We might be able to say that the chick ‘saw’ its imprinting object, but that will have a component of experience to it. Particularly as imprinting is to do with identifying its mother, it would be unsurprising if that visual experience were combined with a suite of other components of experience: fear yielding to comfort, for example, as the chick comes to regard the object as its imprinted ‘mother’.” 12. Why do newborn birds engage in imprinting? A. To enhance their navigation skills. B. To develop their social behaviour. C. To establish a protective bond with a guardian. D. To improve their communication with others. 13. How did Samantha Wood conduct the initial experiment with chicks? A She raised them with a rotating visual element. B. She observed their behaviour in a natural habitat. C. She showed them various moving objects on screens. D. She exposed them to various visual simulations in the wild. 14. What did the test trials indicate about the chicks’ behavior? A. They were afraid of the imprinted object. B. They preferred being near the imprinted object. C. They confused the imprinted object with others. D. They showed no preference for the imprinted object. 15. What’s challenging about comparing AI to biological brains? A. The rapid learning pace of AI models. B. Recreating real-world environments for experiments. C. The complexity and diversity of biological experiences. D. Conducting additional experiments with various animals 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5) 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。 In today’s hyper-connected world, most of us are flooded by an ocean of messages and social media feeds, from the moment we wake up to the instant we close our eyes. It’s not just a matter of convenience or novelty anymore — fixation on screens has become our habit, a necessity, and even an addiction. ___16___ Constant engagement not only consumes our time, but also steal us something far more important: peace of mind. Silence is as critical to mental health as vitamins are to physical well-being. People are particular about what foods they put in their bodies: whether organic, vegetarian, or fat-free. ___17___ The mental junk we absorb daily can be arguably harmful than the occasional cheeseburger or donut. The never-ending flood of sensory input taxes the brain’s limited attention resources, leaving little room for deep thinking, reflecting, or creativity. ___18___ Quiet time helps the brain relax, sort through what it has taken in, and regain lost mental energy. As American artist Leonard Koren suggests in his book Wabi-Sabi, silence can be’ “an emptiness full of possibilities,” a space where creativity and clarity emerge. Adding moments of quiet to your daily routine doesn’t require dramatic changes. ___19___ Better yet, research shows that brief exposure to nature, like a walk in the woods, lowers stress levels, reduces blood pressure, and sharpens focus. These benefits occur because green spaces and natural soundscapes provide a much-needed break from today’s busy, stressful world. Digital life crowds out silence, making simply sitting in silence almost unthinkable — yet the very moments of stillness are what our minds really need. They let us listen to our thoughts, reflect on our experiences, and connect with ourselves in a way that is impossible in the noise of modern life. ___20___ A. But rarely do we ask ourselves: at what cost? B. So, shouldn’t we make laws requiring quiet time every day? C. It can be as simple as pausing 30 seconds to watch clouds. D. Next time you reach for your phone, resist the urge and sit in silence. E. We check our phone 58 times a day, 30%occurring during work hours. F. But they aren’t as picky about what they are exposed to through the senses. G. Just as our bodies need nutrition, our minds require silence to function well. 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、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 One Sunday morning, I started a unique adventure: attending my very first ballet class, though not as a participant. This was an extraordinary chance to ___21___ professional dancers during their daily 75-minute session at the art centre. As I stepped into the studio, I was ___22___ struck by the sheer grace of the dancers. Forty-five minutes into the class, their energy remained ___23___, and they showed no trace of exhaustion. ___24___ watching the dancers perform the basic warm-up was a calming experience, witnessing the floor exercises was anything but. Their movements ___25___ with such apparent ease, yet I was acutely aware of the ___26___ amount of practice and dedication required to achieve such mastery. At the end of the class, I couldn't help but applaud. I was left in complete awe, not only of my own inadequacy but also of the dancers' incredible ___27___. On my way home, I found myself ___28___ on my own life. Thanks to technology, so many aspects of life have become ___29___.We have access to free music, home delivery services, and instant communication with friends. But instead of always taking ____30____, perhaps I should seek out challenges. I believe that once I start undertaking difficult tasks, they will gradually become more manageable, until one day, I can complete my own “ballet warm-up” without even ____31____. With the vivid images of the dancers still ____32____ in my mind, I resolved to take on more difficult tasks: lifting heavier weights, choosing the stairs over the elevator, and ____33____ my language learning pace. They may mark the beginning of my new journey. Sometimes, a simple ____34____ can have a profound impact on our lives, ____35____ us to strive for self-improvement. 21. A. assist B. join C. interview D. observe 22. A. instantly B. eventually C. hesitantly D. constantly 23. A. untapped B. lacking C. clean D. high 24. A. Since B. While C. Because D. Once 25. A. cleared B. happened C. flowed D. stopped 26. A. minimum B. enormous C. moderate D. limited 27. A. advantage B. luck C. effort D. glory 28. A. reflecting B. depending C. insisting D. carrying 29. A. harder B. easier C. less likely D. more interesting 30. A. lessons B. photos C. shortcuts D. risks 31. A. breaking a sweat B. breaking a leg C. bending my knees D. bending my fingers 32. A. mysterious B. abstract C. fresh D. unclear 33. A. giving away B. picking up C. putting off D. turning down 34. A. experiment B. expectation C. exploration D. experience 35. A. inspiring B. forcing C. informing D. asking 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。 Egypt’s largest wind power project is to be designed and built by a Chinese company PowerChina, ____36____ is viewed by insiders as a milestone in the country’s renewable energy sector and ____37____ (demonstrate) the growing global influence of Chinese energy and infrastructure firms. This initiative is primary for Egypt’s goal ____38____ (source) 42 percent of its energy from renewables by 2030, with ____39____ expected annual output of over 4.3 billion kilowatt-hours, highlighting Egypt’s commitment to reducing fossil fuel dependence. The project, following PowerChina’s ____40____ (early) wind power facility in the region, sets a new record for the company’s largest overseas project to date. For PowerChina, the project strengthens its position ____41____ a global leader in renewable energy infrastructure, showing the competitiveness of Chinese companies in the global clean energy market. The project, ____42____ (involve) Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power and support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), is an example of international collaboration in large-scale renewable projects. It will be developed and operated under an independent power producer model, with fund ____43____ (support) by international institutions, including the EBRD. PowerChina will oversee the project’s design, procurement, construction, commissioning, handover and warranty (保修). The project ____44____ (expect) to generate over 4.3 billion kWh annually once operational, providing clean and stable energy for more than 1 million households in Egypt. The project’s impact on carbon emissions—a reduction of 2.2 million metric tons every year—and its ____45____ (provide) of clean energy to over 1 million households will have more long-term benefits. 第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 学校英语俱乐部将组织关于“生活中具有重大影响的科技产品”的讨论，请你作为代表发言，内容包括： 1. 介绍一项产品及其影响； 2. 对该产品的展望。 注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Good morning, everyone! ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 Sienna Powell was a 16-year-old raised by a single mother. Her mum, Lisa, worked as a bank cashier, barely keeping things together. Knowing her mother’s financial struggles, Sienna rarely asked for anything extra and even took on part-time jobs to help with expenses. She set aside what little she could in a tin can hidden in her closet, saving for something she’d always dreamed of-an amazing prom (舞会) dress. Every day after school, Sienna would pass by a shop with a beautiful red dress in the window. It was her dream dress. After saving up enough, she walked into the shop and inquired about the cost. The dress was $2, 000-made from luxurious Italian satin. Determined, Sienna pinned pictures of the dress on her bedroom wall as motivation, reminding herself of her goal. She often shared her dream with her best friend, Aaron, who had been abandoned by his father as well. They bonded over their shared struggles and became inseparable. As prom approached, Sienna finally had enough money saved. She ordered the dress, had her measurements taken, and eagerly awaited the big night. On the day of the event, she picked up the dress and couldn’t hold back tears of joy when she saw herself in the mirror. “It’s everything I imagined, ” she thought. Back home, Sienna carefully prepared, excited for the night ahead. But just before she was set to leave, she received a call from Aaron. His voice was trembling (颤抖) as he said, “Sienna, I’m sorry, but I can’t go. My mum was rushed to the hospital and needs surgery. ” 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。 Sienna’s heart sank as she listened. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Aaron and his mother, Elsie, were moved by Sienna’s generosity. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $