江西省宜春中学2025-2026学年高三上学期12月诊断考试英语试题

2025-2026学年2026届高三上学期12月诊断测试英语答案 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分） 1-5 CAACB 6-10 BACBA 11-15 CACBC 16-20 CBBBA 第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题：每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 21-23BCA 24-27BCAD 28-31ADDC 32-35DADC 第二节（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 36-40 CAEFG 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） 41-45 ACADB 46-50 DACBA 51-55 CBDBC 第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分） 56.innovative 57.has been fascinated 58.its 59.to integrate 60.featuring 61.0n 62.inspiration 63.which 64.the 65.masterfully 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分) 第一节（满分15分) Step Outside and Breathe Nature Have you imagined learning English surrounded by nature's beauty?That's what exactly Mr Johnson's "The Touch of Nature"outdoor lesson offered us last week.We enjoyed sunshine,felt and described the surfaces of fallen leaves,and even composed short poems inspired by the scenery. It was more than a lesson-it was a healing experience. This experience proves how nature sharpens our senses and stimulates creativity.I sincerely urge you to step outside,walking among trees,breathing deeply and feeling the earth beneath your feet.These moments will surely refresh your spirit and inspire new perspectives. 第二节（满分25分） Just then,my husband came in.He sat behind me gently,voice soft:"Jack spent the whole afternoon making that cake for our anniversary.It was his surprise for us."As I listened,I pictured an 8-year-old boy making a cake in the kitchen.I was moved to tears,and at the same time,I felt regretful for being so hard on him just now.I turned to my husband,and he seemed to have understood me.He gently pulled me up and walked down stairs with me. Looking at tearful Jack,I walked over and hugged him tight."I'm so sorry,baby,"I whispered, tapping his back.Jack buried his face in my shoulder,crying.I kissed his forehead and said,'It's the sweetest gift ever."Once he settled down,we entered the kitchen.The mess there didn't catch my attention.Instead,the off-balance chocolate cake did."Happy 10th anniversary!"Jack said joyfully.That night left me a deep impression not only due to the cake full of love but also due to the lesson I leamned:Behind a child's imperfection,there may lie a precious intention.Parents need to treasure their children's every little gesture. 第二部分阅读理解 A篇21-23BCA 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章向我们介绍了四本关于间谍的书籍。 2l.B【解析】细节理解题。根据The Secret Lives of Women Spies by Charlotte Philby部 分的内容In this fact book,she explores the secret stories of women secret agents from history可知，这本书探索的是历史上女性间谍的秘密故事。故选B。 22.C【解析】细节理解题。根据Rosie Raja:Mission to Cairo by Sufiya Almed部分的内 容Officially their job is to protect Egypt's ancient objects during war可知，他们表面上的工 作是在战争期间保护埃及的古代文物。故选C。 23.A【解析】细节理解题。根据Spies by David Long部分的内容Did you know that the author Roald Dahl was a spy?可知，作家Roald Dahl也是一名间谍。故选A。 B篇24-27BCAD 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。八旬闺蜜环游世界，用脚步与笑容告诉世人：追梦从不嫌 晚。 24.B【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段The women's friendship began over20yea1 s ago on a medical tip in Zambia,Africa..可知，两人的友谊始于20多年前在非洲赞比亚的一次医 疗旅行，也就是她们第一次见面的地方。故选B。 25.C【解析】细节理解题。根据第四段Hamby所说的The best highlights aren't about the places,.but about the people we met along the journey..”可知，她们认为旅行中最精彩的部分 不是那些地方，而是沿途遇到的人。故选C。 26.A【解析】词义猜测题。根据第四段后文just like in Jules Verne's novel-traveling day after day with no breaks的提示可知，她们最近这次80天环游世界的旅行是在80天里完 成的，中间没有间断。故选A。 27.D【解析】推理判断题。根据第一段Ellie Hamby,84,from Abilene,Texas,and Dr.Sandy Hazelip,84,from Eastland,Texas,have dreamed of traveling the world and it finally happened.和最后一段Get up out of your easy chair,.step out of your comfort zone,make a plan and live.可以推测出：年龄本身并不能阻止梦想的实现。故选D。 C篇28-31ADDC 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。研究表明音乐能塑造和丰富想象力，是很好的陪伴。 28.A【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段To explore further,we conducted experiments using a scene from the video game Journey,asking participants to imagine the journey's continuation.They rated their imagination's vividness,distance,and time traveled,with music generally enhancing these aspects compared to silence.可知答案。故选A。 29.D【解析】推理判断题。第三段指出同一文化背景的人会产生相似叙事(sharing similarities among those from the same cultural background),且以英雄音乐为例说明其激 发积极主题。由此可推断文化背景影响对音乐的解读。故选D。 30.D【解析推理判断题。第五段说明用AI将文字描述转化为图像以可视化想象旅程(visualize these imagined journeys),后续由人类分析验证结果。故选D。 31.C【解析】标题判断题。文章开篇提出音乐对想象力的影响是否可被科学证明，进而通过 实验说明音乐能增强想象的生动性和内容，还探讨了音乐引发想象中的社交互动，最后得出 音乐能塑造和丰富想象力，是良好陪伴的结论。故选C。 D篇32-35DADC 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。普林斯顿大学研究人员发现唐纳雀等鸣禽羽毛色彩鲜艳源于其 羽毛下隐藏的黑白层，该结构能增强羽毛表层颜色，且此增色策略在多种鸣禽中存在，鸟类 色彩产生机制仍有待探索。 32.D【解析】细节理解题。根据第三段Through the systematic acquisition of photographic data illustrating the feathers against different backgrounds,the team measured how their reflectance or absorption of light changed,finding that the underlayers make the top layers look more colorful. 知，研究团队通过在不同背景下拍摄羽毛照片来测量其反射率或吸光率的变化。故选D。 33.A【解析】细节理解题。根据第四段Because of this,.the light-absorbing black below makes the blue look brighter.可知，黑色底层能吸收光线，从而使蓝色羽毛更鲜艳。故选A。 34.D【解析】推理判断题。根据第五段Pice-Waldman and her co-workers found that,.in some cases,these layers of feathers generate sexual color differences in tanagers.可知：羽毛层导致了性 别间的颜色差异，由此可推断雄性和雌性唐纳雀可能有不同的羽毛颜色。故选D。 35.C【解析】观点态度题。根据最后一段While a lot of research has already been done to understand how birds produce such striking colors,there is clearly a lot left to discover,"says Chris Cooney at the University of Sheffield,UK.可知，Chris Cooney认为未来研究会揭示更多色彩形 成机制。故选C。 七选五36-40 CAEFG 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了守时这一习惯是否为衡量一个社会优越性的标 准，指出不同文化对守时的看法不同，重要的是如何利用时间。 【36题详解】上文“It's a concept so deeply rooted in some cultures that even being a minute late can cause a small-scale panic attack.(守时这一概念在某些文化中根深蒂固，以至于哪怕迟到一分 钟都可能引发一场小规模的恐慌)”强调了守时在部分文化中的重要性。空处需要承接前文， 引发下文对“守时是否是优越社会的标志或主观建构”的探讨，与前文为转折设问关系，起 到承上启下的作用。C项“但守时真的必不可少吗？”中的But体现转折，“is punctuality essential”直接呼应下文的核心探讨，符合语境。故选C。 【37题详解】上文“In Japan,.for example,you're always expected to arrive on time,.and preferably a few minutes early.(例如，在日本，人们总是被要求准时到达，最好还能提前几分钟)”说明了 日本对守时的严格要求。空后“Tough luck,but the next one will be there precisely on the dot.(运 气不好，但下一班列车会准点到达)”提到了“下一班列车”，可推断空处与“错过列车” 相关。A项“迟到一分钟错过列车？”以设问形式衔接前文的守时要求，引出后文关于 列车准点的内容，空处与前文为顺接假设关系，符合逻辑。故选A。 【38题详解】上文“The Swiss are celebrated for their precision and punctuality,often cited as a perfect example of efficiency.Their trains run on time,their watches are the gold standard.(瑞士人以其精准和守时而闻名，常被奉为效率的完美典范。他们的列车准点运 行，手表是业界标杆)”详细描述了瑞士人的守时和精准。空处需要进一步补充瑞士人守 时的表现，与前文为顺接补充关系。E项“你可以根据他们的日常作息来校准时钟。” 形象地体现了瑞士人作息的规律性和守时性，是对前文“精准和守时”的进一步说明， 符合语境。故选E。 【39题详解】上文“Consider the case of B1 razil,where "B1 razilian time'”is a well-known concept.(以巴西为例，“巴西时间”是一个众所周知的概念)”引出巴西的时间观念。空 "If you attend a party at the specified time,you'll likely find the host still in their bathrobe.(如果你按指定时间参加派对，很可能会发现主人还穿着浴袍)”说明巴西人对 迟到的包容。F项“在那里，迟到不仅被接受，甚至是意料之中的事。”中的“Thre” 指代巴西，“not only accepted but expected”准确概括了巴西对迟到的态度，空处与前 文为顺接解释关系，衔接后文的具体例子，符合逻辑。故选F。 【40题详解】上文“Whether you're a stickler for punctuality or more laid-back,what truly matters is how you spend your time.(无论你是严守守时的人还是更随性的人，真正重要的 是你如何度过时间)”强调“如何度过时间”比“是否守时”更重要。空处需要进一步探 讨“如何度过时间”的具体内涵，与前文为顺接设问关系，引发读者思考。G项“你是 在享受过程，还是一直在盯着时钟？”以设问形式呼应前文的“如何度过时间”，区分 了“享受生活”与“纠结时间”两种态度，为下文“寻找中间立场”做铺垫，符合语境。 故选G。 第三部分语言运用 41-45 ACADB 46-50 DACBA 51-55 CBDBC 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Jacob Reno画“糟糕肖像”的故事。 【41题详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他不卖农产品，而是提供肖像画一一糟糕的 那种。A.bad糟糕的；B.fake假的；C.old老的：D.usual通常的。根据后文“TERRIBLE PORTRAITTS”可知，此处指“糟糕的肖像”。故选A。 【42题详解】考查动词短语辨析。句意：每周都有人排队等着把一幅可能像他们、也可 能不像他们的手绘肖像画带回家。A.look out小心；B.call in召集；C.line up排队；D.stand in代替。根据后文“for their turn to take home a hand-drawn portrait”可知，人们排队等 着把一张手绘肖像带回家。故选C。 【43题详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：自5月以来，Reno已经画了500多人。A.dawn 画；B.invited邀请；C.gathered聚集；D.helped帮助。根据后文“more than 500 people”以及 上文提到他画肖像可知，此处指画了500多人。故选A。 【44题详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他的画很笨拙，但很迷人。A.elegant优雅的；B offensive冒犯的；C.delicate精致的；D.awkward笨拙的。根据上文“TERRIBLE PORTRAITTS” 以及后文“yet charming”可知，Reno的画很笨拙，但很迷人。故选D。 【45题详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：Reno第一次尝试绘画是在一次聚会上，他和一个朋 友认为互相画画会很有趣。A.sculpture雕塑；B.painting绘画；C.poster海报；D.calligraphy 书法。根据后文“draw each other”可知，此处指尝试绘画。故选B。 【46题详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A.touching感人的；B.inspiring鼓舞人心的； C.exhausting令人疲惫的；D.entertaining有趣的。根据后文“When Reno turned his drawing around for his friend,they both burst into laughter.”可知，他们认为互相画画会很有趣。故选D。 【47题详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：Reno意识到他可能发掘出了自己隐藏的天赋。A. unearthed发掘；B.polished磨光；C.evaluated评估；D.applied应用。根据后文“a hidden talent” 可知，此处指发掘出了隐藏的天赋。故选A。 【48题详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：直到今年春天，他才开始追求绘画。A.practice练习； B.study学习；C.pursue追求；D.appreciate欣赏。根据后文“He left his media job and bought a piece of poster board'”可知，Reno辞职开始追求绘画。故选C。 【49题详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：他辞去了媒体工作，买了一块海报板来宣传他的服 务。A.document记录；B.advertise宣传；C.expand扩大；D.improve改善。根据后文“his services” 以及上文提到他辞职追求绘画可知，此处指宣传他的服务。故选B。 【50题详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：令他高兴的是，一群陌生人停下来要他们的“糟糕 的肖像”。A.delight高兴；B.relief安慰；C.amusement娱乐；D.admiration钦佩。根据后文 “a stream of strangers stopped for their“tenible portrait'”可知，一群陌生人停下来要他们的 “糟糕的肖像”，这让他很高兴。故选A。 【5l题详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：事实上，Reno不仅仅是画画一一他还会表演。A.teaches 教；B.quits停止；C.performs表演；D.reflects反映。根据后文“He chats with his subjects and tries to get to know them.”可知，Reno的画画过程更像一场“表演”，而非单纯的绘画动作。 故选C。 【52题详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：他设定了一个五分钟的计时器，但他总是超时。A. experiment实验；B.imer计时器；C.scene场景；D.record记录。根据后文“for five minutes,. but he always goes over”可知，此处指设定了一个五分钟的计时器。set atimer为固定搭配， 意为“设定计时器”。故选B。 【53题详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：雷诺说，他喜欢这个项目的原因是它让他能够与社 区里的人互动，让他们开怀大笑。A.company公司；B.organization组织；C.family家庭；D community社区。根据上文“at his neighborhood market'”可知，此处指社区里的人。故选D。 【54题详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：在一个日益数字化的世界里，Reno相信他的 艺术作品提供了一个难得的机会，让人们放慢脚步，建立联系。A.escape逃跑；B.connect 联系；C.compete竞争；D.imagine想象。根据上文“Reno believes his artwork offers a rare chance to slow down and”以及后文提到与人们互动可知，此处指让人们放慢脚步，建立 联系。故选B。 【55题详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他说：“我试图提供的只是一种难以置信的 人文体验。”A.virtual虚拟的；B.charitable慈善的；C.human人文的；D.collective集 体的。根据上文“Reno believes his artwork offers a rare chance to slow down and”可知， Reo的艺术作品让人们放慢脚步，建立联系，因此是提供了一种人文体验。故选C。 第二节 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了一位中国视频博主如何通过创意美妆视频，将 古代文物转化为生动的现代形象，以创新的方式传承文化。 56.innovative【解析】考查词形转换。此处需要一个形容词来修饰名词idea。innovate 是动词，其形容词形式是innovative,表示“创新的，革新的”。 57.has been fascinated【解析】考查动词的时态语态。根据since childhood可知，句子要 用现在完成时，表示从过去某一时间开始一直持续到现在的动作或状态。fascinate表示 使着迷'，与主语Maodou是被动关系，所以要用现在完成时的被动语态has/have been+ 过去分词”，且主语是第三人称单数，故填has been fascinated。 58.its【解析】考查代词。空后own story是名词短语，需用形容词性物主代词its(它的) 修饰。 59.to integrate【解析】考查非谓语动词。the way to do sth.,表示做某事的方法”。文中 指的是她认为文物妆容”是将她的艺术技能和对文化的热爱结合起来的完美方式。 60.featuring【解析】考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，此处需要一个非谓语动词 来修饰videos,feature表示以..为特色，与videos是主动关系，所以用现在分词 featuring作后置定语。 61.On【解析】考查介词。on average是固定短语，表示c平均来说。 62.inspiration【解析】考查词形转换。此处需用名词作宾语，inspire的名词形式为 inspiration。draw inspiration from表示c从...中获得灵感'。 3.wch【解析】考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，此处引导非限制性定语从句，先 行词是前面整个句子She also visits museums to observe the relics fi1 sthand,关系词在从句 中作主语，所以用关系代词which引导。 64.the【解析】考查冠词。warmth后有介词短语of ancient hands作后置定语，表示特指， 故用定冠词the。 65.masterfully【解析】考查词形转换。此处修饰动词portray,需用副词形式，masterful 的副词形式是masterfully,表示熟练地；巧妙地”。 听力材料 Text 1 W:The bus is stuck again.We'll be late for the club meeting M:Let's take the shared bikes.It's only eight minutes to the lab W:Good idea.I still have two free ride tickets. Text 2 W:My parents set a 10 p.m.phone limit.I thought it was too strict. M:Did it help? M:Actually yes.I fell asleep faster and my scores went up. Text 3 W:I tried an AI powered store yesterday.You scan the phone at the gate,grab what you need and just walk out no queues. M:The convenience is great,and the receipt appears in the app within seconds. W:True,but I'm worried about my data.Every item is tied to my account. Text 4 W:Heads up,the East Wing is closed for maintenance. M:That's the Impressionists,right? W:Yeah,we'll do sculpture and the photography rooms instead Text 5 M:We collected 18 kilos of paper last week,not bad. W:Better,but the goal was 25.Let's place a collection box outside the lecture hall. M:Smart.I'll make a poster that says one sheet helps. Text 6 W:Hey Tom.You look a bit down.What's up? M:Oh,it's just my car.It's broken down again.It's like a headache W:Really?Maybe it's time to say goodbye to it.You know,when it rains it pours. M:Yeah,you're right.I guess I've had enough of its tricks.I'll have to look for a new one. W:Good luck with that.And remember a new broom sweeps clean. Text 7 M:Hi Lisa.I heard you went to a concert last night.How was it? W:Oh.The band was really on fire like someone replaced their Red Bull with rocket fuel.Their performance was out of this world. M:That's great.What kind of music did they play? W:Mostly rock and roll.The lead singer had an incredible voice,and the guitar solos were just mind blowing. M:I'm so jealous.I wish I could have gone too. W:Well,they're going to have another concert next month.You should definitely go.Though last time,the ticket cost me an entire month's salary. M:I think it is worth it.Do you know where they'll be playing? W:At the city concert hall,but the tickets might be sold out quickly,so you'd better hurry. Text8 W:Hey Tom.I heard you joined a crazy sports club.What on earth is it? M:Hahaha.It's a parkour club,you know running,jumping over barriers.It's like being a real-life action hero. W:Sounds cool,but what if you Superman dive straight into a brick wall and redecorate the sidewalk with your face? M:Well...sometimes it is dangerous,but with proper training,it's not that bad.We have a professional coach.He makes sure we do it safely,and the feeling of flying over those barriers is just amazing. W:I can't imagine.How often do you practice? M:Twice a week,every Tuesday and Friday after school.It really helps me relax after a long day of study. Text 9 W:Where's my burger?The app says delivered,but my stomach says liar.I've been staring at the door like a dog waiting for a treat. M:Chill.It's probably stuck in the lift again,the lift thinks it's a fridge.It is slower than a snail on a rainy day,especially around dinner time. W:That lift eats more food than I do.It should pay rent. M:Remember last week when the pizza rode up and down like a VIP with a free ticket. W:Yes,extra tour.Cold cheese,no tip! M:I'll call the rider.He is probably chatting with the guard about the weather. W:Tell him I'm hungry enough to eat my own shoe,socks included. M:He's on his way.He says he took a selfie with the doorbell and smiled wide W:Great.My dinner's now insta-famous,and I bet it is proud of itself. M:And let's be real.Next time we tip extra and beg for rocket delivery so they run up the stairs instead.No more lift chaos. Text 10 Good morning,everyone.Last week,I was dead set on buying a new phone for Black Friday.I'd been eyeing the latest model for months,dreaming of its bigger screen and faster camera.I woke up early to score a deal online,but right when I clicked buy,the website crashed.Frustrated,I headed to the mall.Figuring I'd get the phone in person.On the way,I passed a tiny pop-up repair shop it was run by two teens.Curious,I held up my old phone,its screen was cracked and it sometimes froze and asked if they could help.For just 10 dollars, they swapped the broken screen for a recycled one.When they handed it back,my broken phone felt brand new.That night,I used my fixed phone to film my little sister's dance recital. One small repair saved me hundreds of dollars and let me hold on to a precious memory.So maybe this Black Friday taught me something.The real upgrade isn't the newest model.It's choosing to see the value in what we already have and using it with fresh love.2025-2026学年2026届高三上学期12月诊断测试英语试卷 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳 选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A.f19.15 B.f9.18 C.f9.15. 答案是C 1.How will the speakers probably get to the lab? A.By bus. B.By subway. C.By bike 2.How does the woman find the rule now? A.Helpful. B.Strict C.Unfair. 3.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A.Smart shopping. B.Digital receipt. C.Data analysis 4.Where does the conversation probably take place? A.At an airport. B.In a library. C.In a gallery. 5.What are the speakers probably working on? A.A poster contest. B.A recycling drive C.A book fair 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。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6.What was the trouble with the man? A.He was tricked. B.His car broke down. C.He got caught in the rain. 7.What is the woman doing? A.Offering advice. B.Making complaints. C.Expressing regret. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8.What does the woman think of the concert? A.Moving B.Deafening. C.Amazing 9.What impressed the woman at the concert? A.The stage setting. B.The guitar performance. C.The audience engagement. 10.What do we know about the man? A.He missed the concert.B.He dislikes rock music. C.He couldn't afford the ticket. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 11.What is the club mainly about? A.Playing action-movie heroes. B.Climbing towering mountains. C.Running and jumping over barriers 12.What concern does the woman express? A.Possible injuries. B.Equipment shortage. C.High membership fees 1 13.How does the man ensure safety during training? A.By reducing training hours. B.By wearing safety equipment. C.By seeking professional guidance. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 14.What problem does the woman have? A.The food has gone bad.B.The order is delayed. C.The app doesn't work. 15.What causes the problem? A.The driver is lost.B.The fridge is dead C.The lift is busy. 16.How does the man try to solve the problem? A.Report the app.B.Get the food downstairs. C.Call the delivery rider. 17.What does the man mean at last? A.Change to another store. B.Tip extra for fast delivery. C.Place an order earlier next time 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18.What happened on Black Friday? A.The man overslept.B.The website was down.C.The phone was sold out. 19.What did the man do at last? A.He booked a phone online. B.He had his phone repaired. C.He exchanged his old phone for new. 20.What did the speaker learn from his experience? A.Cherish what you have. B.Be cautious of cheap traps. C.Keep up with the latest trends. 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，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Four Books You Won't Want to Put Down Follow these stories and see how those amazing people on risky missions go undercover. The Secret Lives of Women Spies by Charlotte Philby The author's grandfather was Kim Philby,one of the most famous spies in history.In this factbook,she explores the secret stories of women secret agents from history-including brave skiers,clever code breakers and the brave secret agents who went undercover behind enemy lines. Stormbreaker:The Graplic Novel by Anthony Horowitz and Antony Johnston This is the graphic-novel version of the first Alex Rider book.After he is selected by MI6, 14-year-old Alex has to get into an organization run by a billionaire.The mission ahead of him will be exciting and dangerous. Rosie Raja:Mission to Cairo by Sufiya Ahmed It's autumn 1941,and Rosie Raja and her spy father find themselves in the city of Cairo. Officially their job is to protect Egypt's ancient objects during war,but secretly they are on a mission to find a traitor.Part of the Rosie Raja series,this action-packed wartime novel is partly inspired by real history. Spies by David Long Did you know that the author Roald Dahl was a spy?Or that elegant dancer Josephine Baker was also a secret agent?Explore the interesting history of spies and spy-craft with this collection of the stories of 27 courageous spies from history,carefully told by award-winning writer David Long. 21.What kind of people's secret stories are explored in Charlotte Philby's book? A.Female athletes. B.Female spies. C.Famous billionaires. D.Brave soldiers. 22.What is the public task of Rosie Raja and her spy father? A.To find a traitor. B.To fight enemies C.To guard ancient objects. D.To collect information. 23.Which writer once worked as a spy? A.Roald Dahl. B.David Long C.Sufiya Ahmed. D.Anthony Horowitz B Ellie Hamby,84,from Abilene,Texas,and Dr.Sandy Hazelip,84,from Eastland,Texas, dreamed of traveling the world and it finally happened.They shared their intention to travel the world together in a video online-and,more importantly,how they made it happen.Hamby and Hazelip talked about their journey together and what they have learned from the world at over 80 years old. The women's fiiendship began over 20 years ago on a medical trip in Zambia,Africa,where Hamby and her late husband were directors and Hazelip was one of the physicians.Later in Texas, both women found themselves facing life alone after their husbands passed away-but their bond was solidified when Hazelip moved in with Hamby for a few nights a week when she received an opportunity to open a clinic at a facility near Hamby. Over the years,those moments together grew into a deep-seated friendship.The pair started their adventures together to remote places almost two decades ago,but it was their latest,most ambitious trip that brought them to the world's attention. "We've been to all seven continents,most of the world's wonders and to almost 50 countries," Hamby said."The best highlights aren't about the places,but about the people we met along the journey."And their journeys have not been without moments of excitement,including a trip on the Trans-Siberian Railway and a trip to the Middle East in 2011.Their most-recent senior travel adventure,the around-the-world-in-80-day trip,was done in 80 consecutive days,just like in Jules Verne's novel-traveling day after day with no breaks. Hamby and Hazelip said they had no idea their travels would turn them into social-media celebrities,but they now get recognized at airports after a video received over 6 million views "Never in our wildest dreams did we think something like this would ever happen to us,"the fiiends said. For those who may feel it is too late to live out their dreams,Hamby and Hazelip offered a powerful final message:"Get up out of your easy chair,step out of your comfort zone;make a plan and live.” 24.Where did Ellie Hamby and Dr.Sandy Hazelip first meet? A.In Abilene,Texas. B.On a medical mission in Zambia. C.At a clinic near Hamby's home. D.During their around-the-world trip 25.What do Ellie Hamby and Dr.Sandy Hazelip think is the best part of their travels? A.Visiting all seven continents. B.Seeing most of the world's wonders C.Meeting different people along the way. D.Taking the Trans-Siberian Railway. 2 26.What does the underlined word"consecutive"in paragraph 4 probably mean? A.Continuous. B.Separate C.Occasional. D.Memorable. 27.What do two women's experiences show? A.Interest is the best teacher. B.Traveling can make people famous. C.Social media is essential for traveling. D.Age is not a barrier to pursuing one's dreams. C Earlier this year,we learned from older adults that music serves as a powerful coping mechanism and source of escapism,with other studies also noting its role in providing companionship.This led us to question whether music's impact on imagination could be scientifically proven.Can music truly be good company? Listening to music often causes mental imagery-simulating scenarios not physically present.Research indicates that 77%of online music listeners,73%of lab participants,and 83%of concert-goers experience such imagery.To explore further,we conducted experiments using a scene from the video game Journey,asking participants to imagine the journey's continuation.They rated their imagination's vividness,distance,and time traveled,with music generally enhancing these aspects compared to silence. Music not only shapes the vividness of participants'imagination but also the content of their imaginations.Complex stories emerge,often sharing similarities among those from the same cultural background.Heroic music,for instance,inspires uplifting themes.New events in these imagined stories match the patterns of musical tension. Our latest study specifically explored whether music gives rise to imagined social interactions.We had 600 participants perform the imaginary journey task with or without Italian,Spanish,or Swedish folk music,with or without lyrics,and among native and non-native speakers.Natural language processing revealed social interaction as the dominant topic in imagined journeys,especially while listening to music,regardless of lyrics comprehension or presence. To visualize these imagined journeys,we employed a generative AI system,Stable Diffusion,changing text descriptions into images.The results,supported by human-conducted analyses,showed three times more social interactions in music-inspired journeys. Finally,when presenting these images to another group,they could distinguish between music-inspired and silent-imagined content,but only when exposed to the same music.This suggests a shared understanding,or "theory of mind,"of what others might imagine while listening to music.Our findings collectively confirm that music can indeed be good company, shaping and enriching our imaginations. 28.Why did the researchers use a scene from the video game Journey? A.To explore how music affects imagination. B.To prove music's role in a video game. C.To show the popularity of Journey. D.To test participants'creative skills 29.What conclusion can we draw from Paragraph 3? A.Music has little influence on story complexity B.Lyrics are essential for inspiring imaginative stories. C.Musical tension leads to negative events in imagination D.Cultural background affects how people interpret heroic music. 30.What was the main purpose of using Stable Diffusion in the experiment? A.To replace human participants with AI completely B.To test whether AI enjoys listening to different types of music C.To compare human creativity against machine-generated content D.To visually represent participants'imagined joumneys for analysis. 31.What is the best title for the text? A.Developing Intelligence:The Power of Music B.The Impact of Music on Culture C.Music:Good Company for the Imagination D.The Development of Different Music in Europe D Brightly colored songbirds called tanagers are so eye-catching because they have a hidden layer of black or white beneath their bright feather.Painters often prepare paper with a layer of white to enhance the colors they will eventually layer on.But it seems this is a mechanism that birds were using long before humans picked up paintbrushes. Rosalyn Price-Waldman at Princeton University and her co-workers have found that when songbirds have bright red or yellow feather,they usually have white layers hidden underneath.When they have blue feather,they have black layers beneath. To investigate why,they removed 72 feathers from tanager samples in a collection at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.Through the systematic acquisition of photographic data illustrating the feathers against different backgrounds,the team measured how their reflectance or absorption of light changed,finding that the underlayers make the top layers look more colorful. The red and yellow coloration is created by pigments,which selectively absorb light to make color.This means the extra light from the white below makes them brighter,says Price-Waldman But blue color comes from tiny structures inside the feathers that reflect light in specific directions. rather than absorbing light to create the color we see.Because of this,the light-absorbing black below makes the blue look brighter."If you have white underneath them,they look a white-grey color,"says Price-Waldman. Price-Waldman and her co-workers found that,in some cases,these layers of feathers generate sexual color differences in tanagers.They also found that this color-boosting strategy is seen in many other songbirds. "While a lot of research has already been done to understand how birds produce such striking colors,there is clearly a lot left to discover,"says Chris Cooney at the University of Sheffield,UK. 32.How did the researchers check how much light the feathers reflected or absorbed? A.By observing feathers in natural habitats. B.By comparing feathers of different species. C.By conducting chemical experiments on the feathers D.By taking pictures of the feathers on different backgrounds 33.Why do black underlayers contribute to making blue feathers look brighter? A.They help absorb extra light. B.They contain special pigments C.They reflect light in specific ways D.They increase feather thickness. 34.What can we infer about tanagers from the fifth paragraph? A.Tanagers use the color-boosting strategy best. B.Feather layers help tanagers attract mates easily. C.Tanagers have more colorful feathers than other songbirds. D.Male and female tanagers may have different feather colors 35.What is Chris Cooney's attitude toward current research on bird coloration? A.He believes the topic has been fully explored B.He doubts the value of continuing such research. C.He feels future studies will reveal more mechanisms. D.He is satisfied with the current level of understanding 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。 Ah,punctuality the art of being precisely on time.It's a concept so deeply rooted in some cultures that even being a minute late can cause a small-scale panic attack.36 Let's examine whether punctuality is the defining feature of a superior society or merely another subjective construct. Each part of the world has a unique relationship with time,enniching the fabric of global culture.In Japan,for example,you're always expected to arrive on time,and preferably a few minutes early.37 Tough luck,but the next one will be there precisely on the dot.In contrast,the Philippines has a more relaxed approach to time.If someone says 3 o'clock, arriving around 3:30 is common and expected.This isn't laziness,but a cultural preference for living in the moment. But does being punctual make a culture more advanced?The Swiss are celebrated for their precision and punctuality,often cited as a perfect example of efficiency.Their trains run on time,their watches are the gold standard.38 And Switzerland is often ranked as one of the most developed and happiest countries in the world,but let's wait a bit to conclude. Consider the case of Brazil,where "Brazilian time"is a well-known concept.39 If you attend a party at the specified time,you'll likely find the host still in their bathrobe. Many Brazilians have a laid-back approach to life.They don't sweat the small stuff like running five minutes late because they're busy enjoying life.Many live by the motto,"Tudo bem,"which means"It's all good."Honestly,they seem to be onto something. So,is punctuality essential?It depends on what cultures you are in.Whether you're a stickler for punctuality or more laid-back,what truly matters is how you spend your time.40 Let's try to find that middle ground where we can respect others'time while embracing the joy of living in the moment.Ultimately,time is just a construct,and life is too short to stress about being late A.Miss a train by a minute? B.Punctuality is timeless art. C.But is punctuality essential? D.In this context,punctuality is flexible. E.You could set your clock by their daily routines. F.There,being late is not only accepted but expected. G.Are you enjoying the journey or constantly watching the clock? 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，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 You can find Jacob Reno at his neighborhood market on Sundays.He doesn't sell produce Instead,he offers portraits- 41 ones.He sits behind a table with a sign that reads TERRIBLE PORTRAITTS,$5,STERRIBLE MINUTES."Every week,people 42 for their turn to take home a hand-drawn portrait that might look like them -or not.Since May,Reno has 43 more than 500 people.His pictures are 44 yet charming. Reno first tried his hand at 45 at a party where Reno and a friend thought it would be 46 to draw each other.When Reno turned his drawing around for his friend,they both burst into laughter.Reno realized he might have 47 a hidden talent. He did not 48 drawing until this past spring.He left his mediajob and bought a piece of poster board to 49 his services.He set up shop for the first time in May.To his 50,a stream of strangers stopped for their "terrible portrait".Indeed,Reno doesn't just draw -he 51.He chats with his subjects and tries to get to know them.He sets a(n)52 for five minutes,but he always goes over.Reno said what he loves about his project is that it allows him to interact with people in his 53 and make them laugh. In a world that is increasingly digital,Reno believes his artwork offers a rare chance to slow down and 54."What I try to provide is just an incredibly 55 experience,"he said. 41.A.bad B.fake C.old D.usual 42.A.look out B.call in C.line up D.stand in 43.A.drawn B.invited C.gathered D.helped 44.A.elegant B.offensive C.delicate D.awkward 45.A.sculpture B.painting C.poster D.calligraphy 46.A.touching B.inspiring C.exhausting D.entertaining 47.A.unearthed B.polished C.evaluated D.applied 48.A.practice B.study C.pursue D.appreciate 49.A.document B.advertise C.expand D.improve 50.A.delight B.relief C.amusement D.admiration 51.A.teaches B.quits C.performs D.reflects 52.A.experiment B.timer C.scene D.record 53.A.company B.organization C.family D.community 54.A.escape B.connect C.compete D.imagine 55.A.virtual B.charitable C.human D.collective 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。 What if centuries-old relics could come to life as modern Chinese beauties?This 56 (innovate)idea has become a reality thanks to Maodou,a young Chinese vlogger,who transforms ancient artifacts into living characters through creative makeup videos. Maodou 57 (fascinate)by traditional Chinese culture since childhood and treats cultural relics as living beings,believing that every artifact has 58 (it)own story to tell.She sees her "relic makeup"as the perfect way 59(integrate)her artistic skills with her passion for culture.Her unique approach has captured online attention and her videos 60 (feature) national treasures have attracted over 90 million views. 61 average,it takes Maodou about two weeks to complete a single makeup video.Drawing 62 (inspire)from the appearance of a selected artifact,she first forms a rough idea and then conducts further research to polish the details.She also visits museums to observe the relics firsthand, 63 shapes her concept for filming and deepens her connection with the artifacts."These objects,once touched by 64 warmth of ancient hands,are now admired by our eyes and might even hear our conversations,"she said. Her goal is to 65 (masterful)portray artifacts with both historical depth and cultural continuity,making tradition feel dynamic and relevant to contemporary audiences. 第四部分写作共两节，满分40分) 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，校英文报的编辑，上周外教Mr.Johnson组织的户外英语课“The Touch of Nature'”让你颇受启发。现请你据此为校英文报写一篇倡议书，呼吁同学们走 进自然。内容包括： 1.课堂经历；2.感受与呼吁。 注意： 1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Step Outside and Breathe Nature 第二节（满分25分） 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。 I still remember the incident on our 10th wedding anniversary.After a lovely dinner date with my husband,we drove home as midnight approached.On our way home,I had been expecting my naughty son,Jack,hadn't messed up our home.After all,tidying up the house in the middle of the night was a pretty annoying task. As we unlocked the door quietly,Jack turned on the lights dramatically and shouted: "Ta-daaa!"He gestured grandly toward the kitchen table,where a slightly off-balance chocolate cake awaited our inspection.But I never made it all the way to the table. I glanced past him,and felt down instantly.The kitchen was in complete chaos:cocoa powder spotted the refrigerator door,a spoon lay forgotten in the box,and milk spread on the floor.Mixing bowls were caked with sticky butter,and flour dusted the counter like snow. "How many times have I told you not to make a mess?"I shouted angrily,"The whole kitchen is a disaster.I can't bear to look at it!Jack's smile faded,and his shoulders slumped "Mom,I just wanted to..."he tried to explain,but I cut him off sharply."Save it.You'll clean every bit of this up first thing tomorrow,"I said coldly,storming up the stairs and shutting the bedroom door with all my strength,leaving my husband and son frozen there. I threw myself on the bed.The image of the messy kitchen kept replaying in my mind-knocked-over milk,flour everywhere.I muttered to myself,"That boy never listens Why can't he just keep things tidy for once?"I pulled the quilt over my head,trying to block out the fiustration,but my mind wandered to how many times I'd cleaned up after Jack's mischief(调皮捣蛋)，and I felt myself getting angrier and angrier..“Should I help him clean up again this time?"I thought. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右。2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Just then,my husband came in. Looking at tearful Jack,I walked over and hugged him tightly