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随州市行知高中2025-2026学年高三12月周考 英语试题 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题：每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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。每段对话读一遍。 1. When is the woman’s house available to rent? A. April. B. June. C. July. 2. How can Sarah be best described? A Expressive. B. Helpful. C. Intelligent. 3. Why is Emma nervous? A. She’s about to make a speech. B. She’s talking to the audience. C. She hasn’t practiced much. 4. What kind of holiday would the man probably prefer? A. A restful holiday. B. An adventurous holiday. C. An action-packed holiday. 5. What is the topic of the conversation? A. It takes practice to gain happiness. B. Happiness is different for everyone. C. Happiness can come from little things. 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，回答第6和第7两个小题。 6. Where are the speakers? A. At a restaurant. B. At home. C. At the school. 7. What was a problem for Brian? A. Catching the school bus. B. Creating a study schedule. C. Deciding on a school club. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. How does the man feel about sticky rice mortar? A. Confident. B. Surprised. C. Disapproving. 9. What is probably the most important for the woman’s job? A. High efficiency. B. Thorough arrangements. C. Modern building methods. 10. What could happen to the ancient bricks if the wrong materials were used? A. They might change colour. B. They might become smaller. C. They could be harmed over time. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Why do the speakers rule out Lisa as a helper? A. She is out of town. B. She is too busy with work. C. She is not responsible enough. 12. Who will take care of the pets? A. The woman’s sister. B. Sarah. C. Sam. 13. What will the man do tomorrow? A. Sort out some documents. B. Discuss the details of his trip. C. Introduce the pets to the caretaker. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What do we know about the restaurant? A. It has modern cooking equipment. B. It is very strict on staff attendance. C. It tries to prevent health issues. 15. What temperature can hot food be kept at? A. 20℃. B. 60℃. C. 70℃. 16. What should the woman do when cooking food? A. Measure the temperature of the food. B. deal with raw meat before vegetables. C. Wash cutting boards for at least 20 seconds. 17. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Manager and new employee. B. Interviewer and interviewee. C. Chef and waiter. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What is the speaker? A. A national leader. B. A news reporter. C. An emergency worker. 19. What is the current situation of the town? A. Rescue shelters are being built. B. Some people still need to be relocated. C. The electricity supply has returned to normal. 20. What will happen next week? A. Heavy rain will fall. B. Scientists will visit the area. C. A fund-raising party will be held. 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） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。 A Pick from our Canadian trip ideas below and our local travel experts will help you create an unforgettable experience. Complete Canadian Rockies by Train Length: 8 days /7 nights Destinations: 5 places visited Price from: 5,490 USD pp 2026 Price Freeze: Last chance to secure 2025 prices on 2026 trips! Call+1-604-332-3715 now to take advantage of this offer. Must be booked before October 31, 2025. Our bestseller and favourite Canadian Rockies rail trip! This 8-day train vacation features the highlights of the Rockies at a leisurely pace. Discover coastal Vancouver, then travel through the Canadian Rockies and soak up the splendour of the mountains. Classic Eastern Canada by Train Length: 8 days /7 nights Destinations: 3 places visited Price from: 4,380 USD pp Explore Montreal, Quebec City and Halifax! Spend just over a week traveling between Quebec and the Maritimes on an overnight train, exploring each destination with an insider guide. Vancouver to Toronto Train Journey Length: 11 days /10 nights Destinations: 5 places visited Price from: 7,580 USD pp Combine a cross-country sleeper-train journey with the luxury of Rocky Mountaineer’s daylight sightseeing train. Enjoy the convenience and comfort of train travel on this trip across Canada. Canadian History and Culture by Train Length: 10 days /9 nights Destinations: 5 places visited Price from: 5,570 USD pp Enjoy this meandering train journey through eastern Canada. Each day you’ll explore a fascinating new city-from Niagara-on-the-Lake, Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, and Quebec City. 1. What is the special offer for the “Complete Canadian Rockies by Train” trip? A. A free night’s accommodation. B. A discount on the 2025 price. C. The 2025 price for a 2026 trip. D. A free guided tour in Vancouver. 2. Which tour provides a cross-country experience? A. Classic Eastern Canada by Train. B. Vancouver to Toronto Train Journey. C. Complete Canadian Rockies by Train. D. Canadian History and Culture by Train. 3. What is the main purpose of this text? A. To compare different ways of traveling in Canada. B. To explain the advantages of train travel in Canada. C. To describe the history of Canadian railway systems. D. To introduce and promote several train tour packages. B Working in Southeast Asia for a European company comes with plenty of cross-border differences and challenges. Time zones and public holidays are obvious mismatches. But it’s email that causes the real headache. Living in Bangkok, I jump between Line, a popular instant communication application, and Gmail, an email service platform, and sometimes get tangled up in the middle, missing emails considered urgent in one timezone and sending emails considered unnecessary in the other. I arrived at a meeting in the Thai capital recently to find that the email I had sent from the taxi to excuse my traffic-related lateness had become a point of discussion around the water cooler. “He sent an email to explain that he was going to be five minutes late? How sweet.” Embarrassment aside, it was a useful reminder of Southeast Asian norms and expectations. Pretty much everyone is late for meetings in Bangkok, so only serious delays require a message-and email is reserved for emergency cancellations. When my colleagues from London came to visit, I had to explain communication preferences to them. “You need to download Line from Application Store.” Over here, email feels awkward and business-like and more formal: the modern equivalent of a dusty Post Office box that gets checked and cleared into the dustbin every now and again. But Line suits this part of the world, where communication is personal, relationship-based. There are drawbacks, of course. Line IDs are often nicknames or emojis so finding old contacts can demand either a sharp memory or a lot of scrolling. There is no real system for saving messages either, which means the HR and legal teams in London and Paris are often concerned. However, relying less on email does not mean we abandon a rules-based system. Changing status “On holiday” works just like a regular out-of-office email and formal things are done in person with a paper record. The world might feel smaller thanks to technology, but cultural differences in communication continue to exist, serving as a constant source of freshness and moments of insight for those who venture abroad. It’s part of what makes travelling and working abroad so rewarding. 4. What does the author find the most challenging? A Traveling between time zones. B. Arranging proper holidays. C. Sending work emails. D. Downloading Line. 5. Why did the author’s email become a point of discussion? A. It was sent to the wrong person. B. It was considered needless by people. C. It contained embarrassing information. D. It was canceled at the last minute. 6. Why does the author mention the “dusty Post Office box”? A. To illustrate email is too official and rarely-used. B. To describe the charm of traditional mail service. C. To emphasize the trouble of checking dusty mails. D. To explain the development of communication tools. 7. What’s the author’s attitude towards cultural differences in communication? A. Critical and worried. B. Indifferent and neutral. C. Positive and appreciative. D. Confused and frustrated. C When it comes to embracing artificial intelligence men seem to be all in, but women are more cautious in their usage. Women are adopting AI tools at a 25% lower rate than men on average. When it comes to AI usage on phones, the gender divide is even more striking; between May 2023 and November 2024, a mere 27.2% of total ChatGPT application downloads were estimated to have come from women. The researchers found that in many cases, women worried that their skills and knowledge would be questioned if they used AI. “A female software engineer may be worried that if she uses AI, her manager might view her as less competent,” said Rembrand Koning, one of the coauthors of the study. It’s possible that high-performing women may place self-restrictions on AI use, said Catalina Franco, another co-author of the study. “For example, top-performing female students may be more cautious about using tools that have not been clearly approved by their professors or may worry that reliance on AI could signal a lack of competence,” she said. On the contrary, men are less worried about potential penalties (不利的后果) for using AI and more willing to try it out. Beyond being less cautious, men are also more likely to have an interest and enroll in science-related fields, which translates to having a general interest in emerging technology like AI. “The disparities (差异) in the adoption of generative AI is a design problem — it is developed by a mostly white male workforce and trained on the questions and preferences of men — not a gender problem,” said Catalina Franco. “Women may not be jumping on the AI bandwagon for the simple reason that the tech isn’t built with them in mind.” If AI’s workforce impact is inevitable women must now strategically upskill and experiment. Otherwise, disparities in AI use could widen gender gaps in pay and job opportunities. What matters currently is not merely who are more willing to adopt AI, but how they use it, noted MIT researcher Dishita Turakhia. 8. Why do some women avoid using AI tools? A. It fails to improve their skills. B. It brings about unkind judgment. C. It is forbidden by their professors. D. It leads to job losses for them. 9. What contributes to men’s embracing AI? A. They are drawn by science-related fields B. They seek more opportunities in their careers. C. They desire to develop new technologies. D. They are unaware of the potential risks of AI. 10. What do the underlined words “jumping on the AI bandwagon” in Para. 6 mean? A. Criticizing AI technology seriously B. Showing little interest in AI products C. Joining the trend of using AI actively D. Working on AI research and development 11. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. The Risks of AI Tools Faced by Women. B. AI Widens Gaps Between Men and Women. C. Women Are More Careful than Men with AI D. Overcome Skepticism to Adopt New Technology. D A little over 20 percent of India’s households own an air conditioner or cooler, and fewer than a third have refrigerators — leaving hundreds of millions of people to face rising temperatures without artificial cooling. But an innovation that’s at least 3,000 years old terracotta (赤陶) is emerging as a low-cost, low-energy alternative. Once used by the Bronze Age Harappan civilization to store water this earthenware still stands on the shelves of rural Indian homes as pots that cool water without electricity and cost as little as a dollar each. “Terracotta’s porous (多孔的) surface allows water to slowly evaporate (蒸发), carrying heat away and cooling the space around it,” says Adithya Pradyumna, an environmental health researcher at Azim Premji University in Bengaluru. Drawing on this principle, architects in India are turning to terracotta for new, passive cooling solutions that range from clay refrigerators to tiles and outer walls with holes that allow natural air to flow and help heat and moisture transfer between indoor and outdoor environments. Passive cooling uses building design to regulate indoor temperatures with natural materials, strategic airflow and well-controlled shading. This approach works particularly well in dry places — like parts of the Pacific Northwest, where it can reduce air-conditioning loads by up to 70 percent. A pioneer in this field is Delhi-based design company Ant Studio, whose CoolAnt project uses terracotta as a second skin on concrete buildings. “We’ve taken advantage of its water absorbing quality and observed average temperature drops of six to eight degrees Celsius across more than 30 sites” in India, says studio founder Monish Siripurapu. Meanwhile Gujarat-based company MittiCool has created clay “refrigerators” that purportedly keep food fresh for three to five days without power — invaluable in homes without reliable electricity. Niyati Gupta, a senior program associate at research institute WRI India, says terracotta “can work with existing cooling systems and reduce our dependence on the fossil fuel power. That alone could be a game changer for both the energy and construction sectors.” 12. Why does the author list the figures in Paragraph 1? A. To compare different cooling methods. B. To stress the seriousness of the problem. C. To show the popularity of air conditioners. D. To explain the cost of artificial cooling. 13. What is the advantage of terracotta? A. It works perfectly in all areas. B. It uses less electricity to make. C. It’s inexpensive and energy-saving. D. It shows the beauty of ancient wisdom. 14. What is the primary function of the holes in the terracotta tiles and walls? A. To trap heat and moisture. B. To store water for cooling. C. To allow air to pass through. D. To make water cool faster. 15. What is the main idea of Paragraph 6? A. Terracotta’s modern applications. B. Temperature drops due to terracotta. C. Achievements of two Indian companies. D. The advantages of terracotta over electricity. 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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Basic Principles of Music Appreciation Music possesses an extraordinary ability to stir our souls in ways that few other things can. ____16____ To foster a deeper understanding and enjoyment of the music you encounter, here are fundamental principles of music appreciation to consider. Understand the elements of music. ____17____ Melody is the main tune you follow. Harmony is the combination of notes that supports the melody.Rhythm is the beat and pulse of the music. And timbre is the unique sound quality of each instrument or voice. Listen actively. Move beyond having music as just background noise. Actively listen by giving it your full attention. Try to pick out individual instruments and focus on the emotions the piece creates. ____18____ Understand the context. ____19____ Understanding its historical, social, and cultural background can greatly enhance your appreciation. Research the era in which it was written and the artist’s personal experiences. This knowledge provides insight into the music’s meaning and purpose. Explore different genres. The world of music is vast and diverse. Make an effort to explore genres outside your usual preferences, be it classical, jazz, hip- hop, or world music. ____20____ A. Music is often a product of its time. B. Musicians are deeply shaped by their historical context. C. Timeless music has the power to inspire people across generations. D. Notice how the different elements work together to produce these feelings. E. To truly appreciate music, one must first grasp its basic elements. F. Each offers a unique perspective and expands your understanding of music. G. It has the capacity to spark inspiration, uplift spirits, and bring tears of emotion. 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Thirteen can be a challenging age. Not only did I have to ____21____ my changing body; I also had to deal with my parents’ ____22____ divorce, a new family and the upsetting move from my country home to a crowded suburb. When we moved, my beloved small brown horse was sold, leaving me feeling helpless and ____23____ — I couldn’t eat, sleep, and cried constantly, ____24____ my family, home, and horse. Finally, my father bought an old red horse named cowboy for me. Cowboy was ____25____ the ugliest horse in the world, pigeon-toed and knock-kneed. But I loved him deeply, ____26____ his faults. I joined a riding club, receiving rude comments about cowboy’s looks while other members rode ____27____ registered horses. In appearance-judged events, we were quickly “shown the gate.” So, I chose barrel racing. Becky, who always won blue ribbons, didn’t feel ____28____ when I competed against her, and I came next to last. Her pride made me determined to ____29____ her. For a month, I woke up early daily, rode cowboy five miles to the arena, ____30____ for hours in the hot sun, and walked him home — those five miles feeling twice as long when ____31____. At the next show, I was nervous watching Becky ace the course. When my ____32____ came, cowboy stumbled at first, but we then ____33____ through the barrels with perfect precision. To everyone’s surprise, we beat Becky by two seconds! That day, I ____34____ more than a blue ribbon. At thirteen, I realized that no matter what the odds, I’d always be a ____35____ if I worked hard enough for what I wanted. I can be the master of my own destiny. 21. A. leave out B. take over C. adapt to D. look after 22. A. careless B. emotional C. selfish D. bitter 23. A. restless B. alone C. confused D. weak 24. A. missing B. recognizing C. hating D. recalling 25. A. barely B. slightly C. undoubtedly D. actually 26. A. ignoring B. forgetting C. improving D. changing 27. A. expensive B. modern C. fortunate D. beautiful 28. A. respected B. threatened C. valued D. favored 29. A. beat B. accept C. deny D. match 30. A. cooperated B. exercised C. practiced D. competed 31. A. depressed B. exhausted C. relieved D. motivated 32. A. fortune B. chance C. joy D. turn 33. A. dashed B. walked C. kicked D. bounced 34. A. confirmed B. defeated C. gained D. recorded 35. A. rider B. giver C. creator D. winner 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。 Recently, I embarked on a journey to Hongyang village, Guizhou province, a hidden gem waiting ____36____ (discover) by brave travelers. As our car wound ____37____ (it) way along the roads, I was greeted by the warm smiles of the locals, whose hospitality immediately made me feel welcome. Under the guidance of skilled artisans, I learned the process of fermenting (发酵)rice to produce the beloved beverage. As I ____38____ (stir) the fermenting mixture, I couldn’t help but feel a profound connection ____39____ the rich cultural heritage of the village. But my journey didn’t end with the production of rice wine. I participated in the village’ s vibrant activities, ____40____ age-old rituals and performances brought the community together in a celebration of shared heritage. The moment I bid farewell to the misty ____41____ (valley) and the friendly faces, I carried with me not only memories of a remarkable journey ____42____ a newfound appreciation for the spirit of the people of Guizhou. In retrospect, my trip to Hongyang village was more than just a travel experience. As I reflect on winding roads, I ____43____ (remind) of the words of the ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Zi: “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” And indeed, my journey to Guizhou province has left an indelible mark on my soul, ____44____ (inspire) me to continue exploring the world with an open heart and _____45_____ (curious). 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是校学生会主席李华。你们拟邀请外教Bill在学校“传播中外好声音”国际理解文化节期间做报告，请用英语给他写一封信。内容包括： （1） 选题说明； （2） 日期协商。 注意： （1） 写作词数应为80左右； （2） 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Bill, I am Li Hua, President of the Student Union. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Warm regards, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 It was in the year 2016 that I made friends with Bindu who would give direction to my life. To prepare for Diwali, one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals in my home country, I was busy enjoying the task of cleaning along with my younger sister in the shop of my family. Suddenly, the door bell rang. I opened the door only to find myself attracted by the beauty of a lady in a red cotton dress with a black border. She had extremely good features. Without a second thought I complimented her by saying, “You are a very beautiful lady.” I welcomed her and asked what her name was. She replied, “I am Bindu.” After a happy conversation between two girls, Bindu shared her contact details and address and left. The Diwali day had finally arrived. I told my mom that I was going to meet Bindu at her place that afternoon. My mother agreed but told me to go home early. I was given a warm welcome at Bindu’s place. The welcome smile especially made me feel at home. Bindu said it was for the first time that “normal people” other than government community people (they helped the poor) came to their society to visit a friend. Our endless talk continued. I noticed, throughout our conversation, Bindu hadn’t said a single negative word. She didn’t discuss her sorrow, struggle and problems. Through the visit, I felt a positive atmosphere. Then I realized words could make a powerful impact on a person’s life. After that moment I would avoid negative words while interacting with people. Days passed by and our companionship grew stronger. Whenever I felt stressed at work, I called Bindu. Her powerful words motivated me. Those days I was staying in Udaipur, searching for a new room. Finally, I selected two rooms, but because of my divorce (离婚) (In my home country, women, especially divorced women, are always looked down upon), landowners refused to provide the room. I was totally frustrated. 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。 I decided to call my friend Bindu and share my experience with her. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Holding back doubts I bravely continued my search. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 随州市行知高中2025-2026学年高三12月周考 英语试题 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题：每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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。每段对话读一遍。 1 When is the woman’s house available to rent? A. April. B. June. C. July. 2. How can Sarah be best described? A. Expressive. B. Helpful. C. Intelligent. 3. Why is Emma nervous? A. She’s about to make a speech. B. She’s talking to the audience. C. She hasn’t practiced much. 4. What kind of holiday would the man probably prefer? A. A restful holiday. B. An adventurous holiday. C. An action-packed holiday. 5. What is the topic of the conversation? A. It takes practice to gain happiness. B. Happiness is different for everyone. C. Happiness can come from little things. 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，回答第6和第7两个小题。 6. Where are the speakers? A. At a restaurant. B. At home. C. At the school. 7. What was a problem for Brian? A. Catching the school bus. B. Creating a study schedule. C. Deciding on a school club. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. How does the man feel about sticky rice mortar? A. Confident. B. Surprised. C. Disapproving. 9. What is probably the most important for the woman’s job? A. High efficiency. B. Thorough arrangements. C. Modern building methods. 10. What could happen to the ancient bricks if the wrong materials were used? A. They might change colour. B. They might become smaller. C. They could be harmed over time. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Why do the speakers rule out Lisa as a helper? A. She is out of town. B. She is too busy with work. C. She is not responsible enough. 12. Who will take care of the pets? A. The woman’s sister. B. Sarah. C. Sam. 13. What will the man do tomorrow? A. Sort out some documents. B. Discuss the details of his trip. C. Introduce the pets to the caretaker. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What do we know about the restaurant? A. It has modern cooking equipment. B. It is very strict on staff attendance. C. It tries to prevent health issues. 15. What temperature can hot food be kept at? A. 20℃. B. 60℃. C. 70℃. 16. What should the woman do when cooking food? A. Measure the temperature of the food. B. deal with raw meat before vegetables. C. Wash cutting boards for at least 20 seconds. 17. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Manager and new employee. B. Interviewer and interviewee. C. Chef and waiter. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What is the speaker? A. A national leader. B. A news reporter. C. An emergency worker. 19. What is the current situation of the town? A. Rescue shelters are being built. B. Some people still need to be relocated. C. The electricity supply has returned to normal. 20. What will happen next week? A. Heavy rain will fall. B. Scientists will visit the area. C. A fund-raising party will be held. 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） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。 A Pick from our Canadian trip ideas below and our local travel experts will help you create an unforgettable experience. Complete Canadian Rockies by Train Length: 8 days /7 nights Destinations: 5 places visited Price from: 5,490 USD pp 2026 Price Freeze: Last chance to secure 2025 prices on 2026 trips! Call+1-604-332-3715 now to take advantage of this offer. Must be booked before October 31, 2025. Our bestseller and favourite Canadian Rockies rail trip! This 8-day train vacation features the highlights of the Rockies at a leisurely pace. Discover coastal Vancouver, then travel through the Canadian Rockies and soak up the splendour of the mountains. Classic Eastern Canada by Train Length: 8 days /7 nights Destinations: 3 places visited Price from: 4,380 USD pp Explore Montreal, Quebec City and Halifax! Spend just over a week traveling between Quebec and the Maritimes on an overnight train, exploring each destination with an insider guide. Vancouver to Toronto Train Journey Length: 11 days /10 nights Destinations: 5 places visited Price from: 7,580 USD pp Combine a cross-country sleeper-train journey with the luxury of Rocky Mountaineer’s daylight sightseeing train. Enjoy the convenience and comfort of train travel on this trip across Canada. Canadian History and Culture by Train Length: 10 days /9 nights Destinations: 5 places visited Price from: 5,570 USD pp Enjoy this meandering train journey through eastern Canada. Each day you’ll explore a fascinating new city-from Niagara-on-the-Lake, Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, and Quebec City. 1. What is the special offer for the “Complete Canadian Rockies by Train” trip? A. A free night’s accommodation. B. A discount on the 2025 price. C. The 2025 price for a 2026 trip. D. A free guided tour in Vancouver. 2. Which tour provides a cross-country experience? A. Classic Eastern Canada by Train. B. Vancouver to Toronto Train Journey. C. Complete Canadian Rockies by Train. D. Canadian History and Culture by Train. 3. What is the main purpose of this text? A. To compare different ways of traveling in Canada. B. To explain the advantages of train travel in Canada. C. To describe the history of Canadian railway systems. D. To introduce and promote several train tour packages. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。介绍并推广加拿大的几款火车旅行套餐，包含行程信息、价格及优惠活动。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Complete Canadian Rockies by Train部分“Last chance to secure 2025 prices on 2026 trips! Call+1-604-332-3715 now to take advantage of this offer. Must be booked before October 31, 2025. (这是最后机会了！安排2026年的旅行，按2025年价格！请致电+1-604-332-3715享受此优惠。需在2025年10月31日前预订)”可知，该行程的特别优惠是2026年旅行可使用2025年的价格。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Vancouver to Toronto Train Journey部分“Combine a cross-country sleeper-train journey with the luxury of Rocky Mountaineer’s daylight sightseeing train. Enjoy the convenience and comfort of train travel on this trip across Canada. (结合跨国卧铺火车之旅与奢华的落基登山者的日光观光火车。在这次横跨加拿大的旅行中享受火车出行的便利与舒适)”可知，该旅行套餐提供跨国体验。故选B。 【3题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Pick from our Canadian trip ideas below and our local travel experts will help you create an unforgettable experience. (从以下加拿大旅行套餐中选择，我们本地的旅行专家将为你打造一次难忘的经历)”、四个黑体的小标题以及通读全文可知，本文介绍了火车旅行套餐的价格、时长和亮点等，其核心目的是向潜在客户介绍和推广几款火车旅行套餐。故选D。 B Working in Southeast Asia for a European company comes with plenty of cross-border differences and challenges. Time zones and public holidays are obvious mismatches. But it’s email that causes the real headache. Living in Bangkok, I jump between Line, a popular instant communication application, and Gmail, an email service platform, and sometimes get tangled up in the middle, missing emails considered urgent in one timezone and sending emails considered unnecessary in the other. I arrived at a meeting in the Thai capital recently to find that the email I had sent from the taxi to excuse my traffic-related lateness had become a point of discussion around the water cooler. “He sent an email to explain that he was going to be five minutes late? How sweet.” Embarrassment aside, it was a useful reminder of Southeast Asian norms and expectations. Pretty much everyone is late for meetings in Bangkok, so only serious delays require a message-and email is reserved for emergency cancellations. When my colleagues from London came to visit, I had to explain communication preferences to them. “You need to download Line from Application Store.” Over here, email feels awkward and business-like and more formal: the modern equivalent of a dusty Post Office box that gets checked and cleared into the dustbin every now and again. But Line suits this part of the world, where communication is personal, relationship-based. There are drawbacks, of course. Line IDs are often nicknames or emojis so finding old contacts can demand either a sharp memory or a lot of scrolling. There is no real system for saving messages either, which means the HR and legal teams in London and Paris are often concerned. However, relying less on email does not mean we abandon a rules-based system. Changing status “On holiday” works just like a regular out-of-office email and formal things are done in person with a paper record. The world might feel smaller thanks to technology, but cultural differences in communication continue to exist, serving as a constant source of freshness and moments of insight for those who venture abroad. It’s part of what makes travelling and working abroad so rewarding. 4. What does the author find the most challenging? A. Traveling between time zones. B. Arranging proper holidays. C. Sending work emails. D. Downloading Line. 5. Why did the author’s email become a point of discussion? A. It was sent to the wrong person. B. It was considered needless by people. C. It contained embarrassing information. D. It was canceled at the last minute. 6. Why does the author mention the “dusty Post Office box”? A. To illustrate email is too official and rarely-used. B. To describe the charm of traditional mail service. C. To emphasize the trouble of checking dusty mails. D. To explain the development of communication tools. 7. What’s the author’s attitude towards cultural differences in communication? A. Critical and worried. B. Indifferent and neutral. C. Positive and appreciative. D. Confused and frustrated. 【答案】4. C 5. B 6. A 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了作者在东南亚为欧洲公司工作时遇到的跨文化沟通挑战，特别是电子邮件与即时通讯工具Line的使用差异，以及作者对这种文化差异的积极态度。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“But it’s email that causes the real headache.(但真正让人头疼的是电子邮件)”可知，作者认为发送工作邮件是最具挑战性的。故选C项。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“I arrived at a meeting in the Thai capital recently to find that the email I had sent from the taxi to excuse my traffic-related lateness had become a point of discussion around the water cooler. “He sent an email to explain that he was going to be five minutes late? How sweet.” Embarrassment aside, it was a useful reminder of Southeast Asian norms and expectations. Pretty much everyone is late for meetings in Bangkok, so only serious delays require a message-and email is reserved for emergency cancellations.(我最近在泰国首都参加一场会议时，发现自己从出租车发出的那封因交通拥堵致歉迟到的邮件，竟成了茶水间的讨论话题。“他居然特意发邮件解释会迟到五分钟？太可爱了。”尴尬之余，这件事让我重新意识到东南亚的行为准则与社交期待——在曼谷，会议迟到本是常态，唯有严重延误才需告知，而邮件通常仅用于紧急取消场合)”和可知，作者的邮件成为讨论的焦点是因为人们认为这种小事发邮件没有必要。故选B项。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Over here, email feels awkward and business-like and more formal: the modern equivalent of a dusty Post Office box that gets checked and cleared into the dustbin every now and again.(在这里，电子邮件显得既尴尬又商务化，过于正式——就像现代版积灰的邮政信箱，偶尔被查看后便直接清空进垃圾桶)”可知，作者提到“积满灰尘的邮局信箱”是为了说明电子邮件在东南亚地区显得过于正式且很少被使用。故选A项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“The world might feel smaller thanks to technology, but cultural differences in communication continue to exist, serving as a constant source of freshness and moments of insight for those who venture abroad. It’s part of what makes travelling and working abroad so rewarding.(科技让世界变得更小，但沟通中的文化差异依然存在，对于那些出国冒险的人来说，这是一种不断带来新鲜感和洞察力的源泉。这也是出国旅行和工作的收获之一)”可知，作者认为沟通中的文化差异是不断带来新鲜感和洞察力的源泉，对其持积极和欣赏的态度。故选C项。 C When it comes to embracing artificial intelligence, men seem to be all in, but women are more cautious in their usage. Women are adopting AI tools at a 25% lower rate than men on average. When it comes to AI usage on phones, the gender divide is even more striking; between May 2023 and November 2024, a mere 27.2% of total ChatGPT application downloads were estimated to have come from women. The researchers found that in many cases, women worried that their skills and knowledge would be questioned if they used AI. “A female software engineer may be worried that if she uses AI, her manager might view her as less competent,” said Rembrand Koning, one of the coauthors of the study. It’s possible that high-performing women may place self-restrictions on AI use, said Catalina Franco, another co-author of the study. “For example, top-performing female students may be more cautious about using tools that have not been clearly approved by their professors or may worry that reliance on AI could signal a lack of competence,” she said. On the contrary, men are less worried about potential penalties (不利的后果) for using AI and more willing to try it out. Beyond being less cautious, men are also more likely to have an interest and enroll in science-related fields, which translates to having a general interest in emerging technology like AI. “The disparities (差异) in the adoption of generative AI is a design problem — it is developed by a mostly white male workforce and trained on the questions and preferences of men — not a gender problem,” said Catalina Franco. “Women may not be jumping on the AI bandwagon for the simple reason that the tech isn’t built with them in mind.” If AI’s workforce impact is inevitable, women must now strategically upskill and experiment. Otherwise, disparities in AI use could widen gender gaps in pay and job opportunities. What matters currently is not merely who are more willing to adopt AI, but how they use it, noted MIT researcher Dishita Turakhia. 8. Why do some women avoid using AI tools? A. It fails to improve their skills. B. It brings about unkind judgment. C. It is forbidden by their professors. D. It leads to job losses for them. 9. What contributes to men’s embracing AI? A. They are drawn by science-related fields B. They seek more opportunities in their careers. C. They desire to develop new technologies. D. They are unaware of the potential risks of AI. 10. What do the underlined words “jumping on the AI bandwagon” in Para. 6 mean? A. Criticizing AI technology seriously B. Showing little interest in AI products C. Joining the trend of using AI actively D. Working on AI research and development 11. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. The Risks of AI Tools Faced by Women. B. AI Widens Gaps Between Men and Women. C. Women Are More Careful than Men with AI D. Overcome Skepticism to Adopt New Technology. 【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 11. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。分析了男女在人工智能使用上的差异，探讨了女性对AI更谨慎的原因及这一差异的影响。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“The researchers found that in many cases, women worried that their skills and knowledge would be questioned if they used AI. (研究人员发现，在许多情况下，女性担心如果她们使用人工智能，她们的技能和知识会受到质疑)”以及“A female software engineer may be worried that if she uses AI, her manager might view her as less competent (一名女性软件工程师可能会担心，如果她使用人工智能，她的经理可能会认为她的能力较差)”可知，女性避免使用AI工具是因为担心会得到负面评价和不友善的判断。故选B。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“men are less worried about potential penalties for using AI and more willing to try it out (男性不太担心使用AI的不利后果，他们更愿意去尝试)”以及“Beyond being less cautious, men are also more likely to have an interest and enroll in science-related fields (除了更不谨慎，男性也更可能对科学相关领域感兴趣并参与其中)”可知，男性投身科学相关领域的兴趣促成了他们对AI的接纳。故选A。 【10题详解】 词句猜测题。根据倒数第二段“The disparities in the adoption of generative AI is a design problem — it is developed by a mostly white male workforce and trained on the questions and preferences of men (在采用生成式人工智能方面的差异是一个设计问题，它是由大部分白人男性劳动力开发的，并根据男性的问题和偏好进行培训)”以及“Women may not be jumping on the AI bandwagon for the simple reason that the tech isn’t built with them in mind. (女性可能不会_____，原因很简单，这项技术并没有考虑到她们)”的前后因果关系可知，jumping on the AI bandwagon指的是像大多数男性那样，积极地加入使用AI这一新兴技术的趋势。bandwagon原指游行中的乐队花车，引申为“潮流、热潮”。jump on the bandwagon是固定习语，意为“赶浪头、加入潮流”。故选C。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。第一段“When it comes to embracing artificial intelligence, men seem to be all in, but women are more cautious in their usage. (在接纳人工智能方面，男性似乎全身心投入，而女性使用时更为谨慎)”点明了全文的核心论点——男女在对待AI的谨慎程度上存在差异，后续段落分别用数据(第二段)、心理原因(第三、四段)、男性视角对比(第五段)、设计根源(第六段)和社会影响(第七段)来详细阐述和支撑这一核心观点。选项C“女性比男性对AI更谨慎”精准地抓住了全文论述的焦点和主线。故选C。 D A little over 20 percent of India’s households own an air conditioner or cooler, and fewer than a third have refrigerators — leaving hundreds of millions of people to face rising temperatures without artificial cooling. But an innovation that’s at least 3,000 years old terracotta (赤陶) is emerging as a low-cost, low-energy alternative. Once used by the Bronze Age Harappan civilization to store water this earthenware still stands on the shelves of rural Indian homes as pots that cool water without electricity and cost as little as a dollar each. “Terracotta’s porous (多孔的) surface allows water to slowly evaporate (蒸发), carrying heat away and cooling the space around it,” says Adithya Pradyumna, an environmental health researcher at Azim Premji University in Bengaluru. Drawing on this principle, architects in India are turning to terracotta for new, passive cooling solutions that range from clay refrigerators to tiles and outer walls with holes that allow natural air to flow and help heat and moisture transfer between indoor and outdoor environments. Passive cooling uses building design to regulate indoor temperatures with natural materials, strategic airflow and well-controlled shading. This approach works particularly well in dry places — like parts of the Pacific Northwest, where it can reduce air-conditioning loads by up to 70 percent. A pioneer in this field is Delhi-based design company Ant Studio, whose CoolAnt project uses terracotta as a second skin on concrete buildings. “We’ve taken advantage of its water absorbing quality and observed average temperature drops of six to eight degrees Celsius across more than 30 sites” in India, says studio founder Monish Siripurapu. Meanwhile Gujarat-based company MittiCool has created clay “refrigerators” that purportedly keep food fresh for three to five days without power — invaluable in homes without reliable electricity. Niyati Gupta, a senior program associate at research institute WRI India, says terracotta “can work with existing cooling systems and reduce our dependence on the fossil fuel power. That alone could be a game changer for both the energy and construction sectors.” 12. Why does the author list the figures in Paragraph 1? A. To compare different cooling methods. B. To stress the seriousness of the problem. C. To show the popularity of air conditioners. D. To explain the cost of artificial cooling. 13. What is the advantage of terracotta? A. It works perfectly in all areas. B. It uses less electricity to make. C. It’s inexpensive and energy-saving. D. It shows the beauty of ancient wisdom. 14. What is the primary function of the holes in the terracotta tiles and walls? A. To trap heat and moisture. B. To store water for cooling. C. To allow air to pass through. D. To make water cool faster. 15. What is the main idea of Paragraph 6? A. Terracotta’s modern applications. B. Temperature drops due to terracotta. C. Achievements of two Indian companies. D. The advantages of terracotta over electricity. 【答案】12. B 13. C 14. C 15. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一种应对印度高温问题的创新性低成本方案——古老的赤陶技术，这种被动式制冷技术不仅能有效降低温度，还能减少对化石燃料的依赖，具有重要的能源和环保意义。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“A little over 20 percent of India’s households own an air conditioner or cooler, and fewer than a third have refrigerators — leaving hundreds of millions of people to face rising temperatures without artificial cooling.(印度仅有略超20%的家庭拥有空调或冷风机，拥有冰箱的家庭不足三分之一——这意味着数亿人在气温不断攀升时，无法依靠人工制冷设备避暑。)”可知，这些具体的数字直观地揭示了有数亿印度人在气温上升时缺乏人工冷却手段的严峻现实，为下文引入赤陶解决方案做了充分的铺垫。故选B。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“But an innovation that’s at least 3,000 years old terracotta (赤陶) is emerging as a low-cost, low-energy alternative. Once used by the Bronze Age Harappan civilization to store water this earthenware still stands on the shelves of rural Indian homes as pots that cool water without electricity and cost as little as a dollar each.(但一项有着至少3000年历史的创新产物——赤陶，正逐渐成为一种低成本、低能耗的替代品。这种陶器曾被青铜时代的哈拉帕文明用于储水，如今在印度农村家庭的储物架上依然可见：它们无需用电就能冷却水源，每个售价仅约1美元。)”可知，赤陶技术成本极低，且具备节能的特点。故选C。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Drawing on this principle, architects in India are turning to terracotta for new, passive cooling solutions that range from clay refrigerators to tiles and outer walls with holes that allow natural air to flow and help heat and moisture transfer between indoor and outdoor environments.(基于这一原理，印度的建筑师们正将赤陶应用于新型被动式制冷方案中，涵盖陶土冰箱、带孔瓷砖及外墙等形态：这些设计能让自然空气流通，助力室内外热量与湿气的交换。)”可知，孔洞的核心功能是形成空气通道。故选C。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第六段中“A pioneer in this field is Delhi-based design company Ant Studio, whose CoolAnt project uses terracotta as a second skin on concrete buildings. “We’ve taken advantage of its water absorbing quality and observed average temperature drops of six to eight degrees Celsius across more than 30 sites” in India, says studio founder Monish Siripurapu.(德里的设计公司Ant Studio是该领域的先行者，其CoolAnt项目将赤陶作为混凝土建筑的第二层皮肤。工作室创始人Monish Siripurapu表示：“我们利用了赤陶的吸水特性，在印度30多个项目地点中，观测到温度平均下降了6至8摄氏度。”)”以及“Meanwhile Gujarat-based company MittiCool has created clay “refrigerators” that purportedly keep food fresh for three to five days without power-invaluable in homes without reliable electricity.(与此同时，总部位于古吉拉特邦的MittiCool公司打造出了陶土“冰箱”，据称无需电力就能让食物保鲜3至5天——这对于供电不稳定的家庭而言，无疑具有不可估量的价值。)”可知，这些例子共同说明了古老的材料正如何被创新地应用于解决当代问题。故选A。 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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Basic Principles of Music Appreciation Music possesses an extraordinary ability to stir our souls in ways that few other things can. ____16____ To foster a deeper understanding and enjoyment of the music you encounter, here are fundamental principles of music appreciation to consider. Understand the elements of music. ____17____ Melody is the main tune you follow. Harmony is the combination of notes that supports the melody.Rhythm is the beat and pulse of the music. And timbre is the unique sound quality of each instrument or voice. Listen actively. Move beyond having music as just background noise. Actively listen by giving it your full attention. Try to pick out individual instruments and focus on the emotions the piece creates. ____18____ Understand the context. ____19____ Understanding its historical, social, and cultural background can greatly enhance your appreciation. Research the era in which it was written and the artist’s personal experiences. This knowledge provides insight into the music’s meaning and purpose. Explore different genres. The world of music is vast and diverse. Make an effort to explore genres outside your usual preferences, be it classical, jazz, hip- hop, or world music. ____20____ A. Music is often a product of its time. B. Musicians are deeply shaped by their historical context. C. Timeless music has the power to inspire people across generations. D. Notice how the different elements work together to produce these feelings. E. To truly appreciate music, one must first grasp its basic elements. F Each offers a unique perspective and expands your understanding of music. G. It has the capacity to spark inspiration, uplift spirits, and bring tears of emotion. 【答案】16. G 17. E 18. D 19. A 20. F 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了音乐欣赏的基本原则，包括理解音乐元素、主动聆听、了解背景、探索不同音乐类型等。 【16题详解】 由上文“Music possesses an extraordinary ability to stir our souls in ways that few other things can. (音乐具有一种非凡的能力，能够以其他事物所无法企及的方式触动我们的灵魂。)”可知，本空应进一步阐述音乐对人的影响。G选项“It has the capacity to spark inspiration, uplift spirits, and bring tears of emotion. (它有能力激发灵感，振奋精神，让人流下情感的泪水。)”具体说明了音乐激发灵感、振奋精神等作用，能承接上文，符合题意。故选G。 【17题详解】 由上文“Understand the elements of music. (理解音乐的元素。)”及下文“Melody is the main tune you follow. Harmony is the combination of notes that supports the melody. Rhythm is the beat and pulse of the music. And timbre is the unique sound quality of each instrument or voice. (旋律是你跟随的主旋律。和声是支持旋律的音符组合。节奏是音乐的节拍和脉搏。而音色是每种乐器或声音独特的声音品质。)”可知，本空应强调理解音乐元素的重要性。E选项“To truly appreciate music, one must first grasp its basic elements. (要真正欣赏音乐，首先必须掌握其基本元素。)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选E。 【18题详解】 由上文“Listen actively.(积极倾听。)”、“Move beyond having music as just background noise. Actively listen by giving it your full attention. Try to pick out individual instruments and focus on the emotions the piece creates. (不要只把音乐当作背景噪音。积极倾听，全神贯注。试着挑出个别乐器，专注于乐曲所营造的情感。)”可知，本空应说明如何通过关注音乐元素来感受情感。D选项“Notice how the different elements work together to produce these feelings. (注意不同的元素是如何共同作用产生这些感觉的。)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选D。 【19题详解】 由上文“Understand the context. (理解背景。)”及下文“Understanding its historical, social, and cultural background can greatly enhance your appreciation. Research the era in which it was written and the artist’s personal experiences. This knowledge provides insight into the music’s meaning and purpose. (了解其历史、社会和文化背景可以极大地提高你的欣赏水平。研究它创作的时代和艺术家的个人经历。这些知识能让你深入了解音乐的意义和目的。)”可知，本空应强调音乐与时代背景的关系。A选项“Music is often a product of its time. (音乐往往是时代的产物。)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选A。 【20题详解】 由上文“Explore different genres. The world of music is vast and diverse. Make an effort to explore genres outside your usual preferences, be it classical, jazz, hip- hop, or world music. (探索不同的音乐类型。音乐的世界广阔而多样。努力探索你通常不喜欢的音乐类型，无论是古典、爵士、嘻哈还是世界音乐。)”可知，本空应说明探索不同音乐类型的好处。F选项“Each offers a unique perspective and expands your understanding of music. (每一种都提供了一个独特的视角，拓宽了你对音乐的理解。)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选F。 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Thirteen can be a challenging age. Not only did I have to ____21____ my changing body; I also had to deal with my parents’ ____22____ divorce, a new family and the upsetting move from my country home to a crowded suburb. When we moved, my beloved small brown horse was sold, leaving me feeling helpless and ____23____ — I couldn’t eat, sleep, and cried constantly, ____24____ my family, home, and horse. Finally, my father bought an old red horse named cowboy for me. Cowboy was ____25____ the ugliest horse in the world, pigeon-toed and knock-kneed. But I loved him deeply, ____26____ his faults. I joined a riding club, receiving rude comments about cowboy’s looks while other members rode ____27____ registered horses. In appearance-judged events, we were quickly “shown the gate.” So, I chose barrel racing. Becky who always won blue ribbons, didn’t feel ____28____ when I competed against her, and I came next to last. Her pride made me determined to ____29____ her. For a month, I woke up early daily, rode cowboy five miles to the arena, ____30____ for hours in the hot sun, and walked him home — those five miles feeling twice as long when ____31____. At the next show, I was nervous watching Becky ace the course. When my ____32____ came, cowboy stumbled at first, but we then ____33____ through the barrels with perfect precision. To everyone’s surprise, we beat Becky by two seconds! That day, I ____34____ more than a blue ribbon. At thirteen, I realized that no matter what the odds, I’d always be a ____35____ if I worked hard enough for what I wanted. I can be the master of my own destiny. 21. A. leave out B. take over C. adapt to D. look after 22. A. careless B. emotional C. selfish D. bitter 23. A. restless B. alone C. confused D. weak 24. A. missing B. recognizing C. hating D. recalling 25. A. barely B. slightly C. undoubtedly D. actually 26. A. ignoring B. forgetting C. improving D. changing 27. A. expensive B. modern C. fortunate D. beautiful 28. A. respected B. threatened C. valued D. favored 29. A. beat B. accept C. deny D. match 30. A. cooperated B. exercised C. practiced D. competed 31. A. depressed B. exhausted C. relieved D. motivated 32 A. fortune B. chance C. joy D. turn 33. A. dashed B. walked C. kicked D. bounced 34. A. confirmed B. defeated C. gained D. recorded 35. A. rider B. giver C. creator D. winner 【答案】21. C 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. C 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. A 30. C 31. B 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇记叙文，讲述了十三岁的作者在青春期面临身体变化、父母痛苦离婚、搬家等多重挑战时，心爱的小马被卖掉，内心陷入无助与痛苦。父亲为其买了一匹外表丑陋的红色小马Cowboy，作者不顾他人对小马外貌的嘲讽，选择桶赛项目，经过一个月的刻苦训练，最终在比赛中击败强敌Becky的故事。 【21题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我不仅要适应我正在变化的身体；我还得应对父母痛苦的离婚、新的家庭，以及从乡下搬到拥挤郊区的烦心事。A. leave out遗漏；B. take over接管；C. adapt to适应；D. look after照顾。根据后文“changing body”及十三岁青春期的背景可知，此时作者需要“适应”身体的变化，同时与后文“deal with”形成并列，体现青春期需处理的多重问题，故选C。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我不仅要适应我正在变化的身体；我还得应对父母痛苦的离婚、新的家庭，以及从乡下搬到拥挤郊区的烦心事。A. careless粗心的；B. emotional情绪的；C. selfish自私的；D. bitter痛苦的。根据后文“divorce”及后文作者“couldn't eat, sleep, and cried constantly”的反应可知，父母的离婚是“痛苦的”，给作者带来了极大的困扰，故选D。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：搬家时，我心爱的棕色小马被卖掉了，这让我感到无助又孤独——我吃不下、睡不着，不停哭泣，思念着我的家人、家还有小马。A. restless不安的；B. alone独自的，孤独的；C. confused困惑的；D. weak虚弱的。根据前文“divorce, a new family and the upsetting move from my country home to a crowded suburb”及后文“I couldn't eat, sleep, and cried constantly”和“my family, home, and horse”可知，作者的父母离异，搬到陌生的地方，又痛失小马，所以作者感到“孤独”，故选B。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：搬家时，我心爱的棕色小马被卖掉了，这让我感到无助又孤独——我吃不下、睡不着，不停哭泣，思念着我的家人、家还有小马。A. missing思念；B. recognizing认出；C. hating憎恨；D. recalling回忆。根据前文“beloved small brown horse was sold”及“my family, home”可知，作者是在“思念”这些失去或远离的事物，故选A。 【25题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：Cowboy无疑是世界上最丑的马，内八字且膝外翻。A. barely几乎不；B. slightly轻微地；C. undoubtedly毫无疑问地；D. actually实际上。根据后文“pigeon-toed and knock-knee”的具体描述可知，这匹马的丑陋是显而易见的，“毫无疑问地”能强调其外貌缺陷，故选C。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但我深深地爱着它，忽略了它的缺点。A. ignoring忽略；B. forgetting忘记；C. improving改善；D. changing改变。根据前文“But I loved him deeply”的转折关系可知，作者没有在意它的外貌缺点，而是“忽略”了这些，体现对小马的喜爱，故选A。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我加入了一个骑马俱乐部，当其他成员骑着漂亮的注册马匹时，我却收到了关于Cowboy外貌的粗鲁评论。A. expensive昂贵的；B. modern现代的；C. fortunate幸运的；D. beautiful漂亮的。根据前文“the ugliest horse”及“rude comments about cowboy's looks”可知，其他成员的马与Cowboy形成对比，应是“漂亮的”，故选D。 【28题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Becky总是赢得蓝丝带，当我和她竞争时，她并不觉得受到威胁，而我得了倒数第二。A. respected受尊重的；B. threatened受威胁的；C. valued受重视的；D. favored受宠爱的。根据前文“Becky, who always won blue ribbons”及后文“I came next to last”可知，Becky认为作者实力不足，没有感受到“威胁”，故选B。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她的骄傲让我下定决心要打败她。A. beat打败；B. accept接受；C. deny否认；D. match匹配。根据前文Becky不觉得受威胁及“I came next to last”的挫败经历可知，Becky的骄傲刺激了作者，使其产生“打败”她的决心，故选A。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一个月来，我每天早起，骑着Cowboy五英里到竞技场，在烈日下练习几个小时，然后再步行把它带回家——当疲惫不堪时，那五英里感觉加倍漫长。A. cooperated合作；B. exercised锻炼；C. practiced练习；D. competed竞争。根据前文“for a month”和“woke up early daily”的语境可知，作者是在为比赛“练习”，通过刻苦训练提升实力，故选C。 【31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：一个月来，我每天早起，骑着Cowboy五英里到竞技场，在烈日下练习几个小时，然后再步行把它带回家——当疲惫不堪时，那五英里感觉加倍漫长。A. depressed沮丧的；B. exhausted疲惫的；C. relieved欣慰的；D. motivated有动力的。根据前文“rode cowboy five miles”和“for hours in the hot sun”的高强度训练可知，作者会非常“疲惫”，故选B。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：轮到我时，Cowboy起初绊了一下，但之后我们以完美的精准度冲过了桶阵。A. fortune运气；B. chance机会；C. joy快乐；D. turn轮流，次序。根据前文“watching Becky ace the course”可知，比赛是按顺序进行的，此处指“轮到”作者上场，“one's turn”为固定表达，意为“轮到某人”，故选D。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：轮到我时，Cowboy起初绊了一下，但之后我们以完美的精准度冲过了桶阵。A. dashed冲，飞奔；B. walked走；C. kicked踢；D. bounced弹跳。根据前文“barrel racing”的运动特点及后文“perfect precision”、“beat Becky by two seconds”的结果可知，作者和Cowboy是“冲过”桶阵，体现速度与精准，故选A。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：那天，我赢得的不仅仅是一条蓝丝带。A. confirmed确认；B. defeated打败；C. gained获得；D. recorded记录。根据后文“I realized that no matter what the odds, I'd always be a ____ if I worked hard enough”可知，作者除了获得蓝丝带，还收获了人生感悟，“gained”能涵盖物质和精神上的双重收获，故选C。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：十三岁时，我意识到无论形势多么不利，只要为自己想要的东西付出足够的努力，我总会成为赢家。A. rider骑手；B. giver给予者；C. creator创造者；D. winner赢家。根据前文“beat Becky by two seconds”赢得比赛的经历，以及后文“I can be the master of my own destiny”可知，此处指“赢家”，既指比赛的胜利，也指人生的成功，故选D。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Recently, I embarked on a journey to Hongyang village, Guizhou province, a hidden gem waiting ____36____ (discover) by brave travelers. As our car wound ____37____ (it) way along the roads, I was greeted by the warm smiles of the locals, whose hospitality immediately made me feel welcome. Under the guidance of skilled artisans, I learned the process of fermenting (发酵)rice to produce the beloved beverage. As I ____38____ (stir) the fermenting mixture, I couldn’t help but feel a profound connection ____39____ the rich cultural heritage of the village. But my journey didn’t end with the production of rice wine. I participated in the village’ s vibrant activities, ____40____ age-old rituals and performances brought the community together in a celebration of shared heritage. The moment I bid farewell to the misty ____41____ (valley) and the friendly faces, I carried with me not only memories of a remarkable journey ____42____ a newfound appreciation for the spirit of the people of Guizhou. In retrospect, my trip to Hongyang village was more than just a travel experience. As I reflect on winding roads, I ____43____ (remind) of the words of the ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Zi: “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” And indeed, my journey to Guizhou province has left an indelible mark on my soul, ____44____ (inspire) me to continue exploring the world with an open heart and _____45_____ (curious). 【答案】36. to be discovered 37. its 38. was stirring##stirred 39. to 40. where 41. valleys 42. but 43. am reminded 44. inspiring 45. curiosity 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者前往贵州红阳村的旅行经历。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：最近，我踏上了前往贵州红阳村的旅程，这是一处等待勇敢旅行者去发现的隐秘宝地。分析句子结构可知，a hidden gem与discover之间是被动关系，且wait后常接不定式，故用不定式的被动形式to be discovered。故填to be discovered。 【37题详解】 考查形容词性物主代词。句意：当我们的车沿着道路蜿蜒前行时，当地人温暖的笑容映入眼帘，他们的热情好客立刻让我感觉宾至如归。此处修饰名词way，需用形容词性物主代词，it的形容词性物主代词是its，wound its way为固定表达，意为“蜿蜒前行”。故填its。 【38题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：当我搅拌发酵的混合物时，我不禁感到自己与村庄深厚的文化遗产产生了深刻的联结。此处描述过去正在进行的动作，用过去进行时，所以谓语动词为was stirring；也可描述过去发生的动作，用一般过去时，所以谓语动词可以为stirred。故填was stirring/stirred。 【39题详解】 考查介词。句意：当我搅拌发酵的混合物时，我不禁感到自己与村庄深厚的文化遗产产生了深刻的联结。a connection to...是固定搭配，意为“与……的联结”，符合语境。故填to。 【40题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：我的旅程并未止于米酒的酿造，我还参与了村里热闹的活动，在活动中这些古老的仪式和表演让村民们聚在一起，共同庆祝共享的文化遗产。此处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是village’s vibrant activities，在从句中作地点状语，表示“在活动中”用关系副词where引导。故填where。 【41题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：当我告别雾气缭绕的山谷和友善的面孔时，我带走的不仅是一段非凡旅程的回忆，还有对贵州人民精神的新敬意。valley是可数名词，结合语境可知，红阳村的山谷不止一处，用复数形式valleys。故填valleys。 【42题详解】 考查连词。句意：当我告别雾气缭绕的山谷和友善的面孔时，我带走的不仅是一段非凡旅程的回忆，还有对贵州人民精神的新敬意。not only...but (also)...是固定搭配，意为“不仅……而且……”，符合语境。故填but。 【43题详解】 考查动词时态和语态。句意：当我回想起那些蜿蜒的道路时，我想起了中国古代哲学家老子的话：“千里之行，始于足下。”句子描述客观感受，用一般现在时；主语I与remind之间是被动关系，用一般现在时的被动语态，主语为I，助动词用am。故填am reminded。 【44题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：的确，我的贵州之旅在我的灵魂上留下了不可磨灭的印记，激励我带着开放的心态和好奇心继续探索这个世界。分析句子结构可知，空处作非谓语动词，前面整个句子描述的情况与inspire之间是主动关系，用现在分词作结果状语。故填inspiring。 【45题详解】 考查名词。句意：的确，我的贵州之旅在我的灵魂上留下了不可磨灭的印记，激励我带着开放的心态和好奇心继续探索这个世界。此处与前面的an open heart并列，作介词with的宾语，需用名词形式，curious的名词是curiosity，为不可数名词。故填curiosity。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是校学生会主席李华。你们拟邀请外教Bill在学校“传播中外好声音”国际理解文化节期间做报告，请用英语给他写一封信。内容包括： （1） 选题说明； （2） 日期协商。 注意： （1） 写作词数应为80左右； （2） 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Bill, I am Li Hua, President of the Student Union. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Warm regards, Li Hua 【答案】Possible answer: Dear Bill, I am Li Hua, President of the Student Union. I am writing to heartily invite you to deliver a speech during our upcoming “Spreading Beautiful Voices Across Cultures” International Understanding Cultural Festival. It is widely recognized that cultural exchange plays a vital role in education, and you, who have a unique cross-cultural background, are perfectly suited to address this topic. You could speak on any topic related to cultural exchange and share your valuable insights with the audience. The festival will run from November 10th to 15th, offering flexibility in scheduling. Would you be available for a one-hour session on any afternoon that week? Looking forward to your reply! Warm regards, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】 本篇书面表达属于应用文中正式邀请信。要求考生以学生会主席身份邀请外教做报告，需要准确传达邀请意图、活动信息，并体现正式信函的礼貌与得体。 【详解】1.词汇积累 诚挚地：heartily → cordially / sincerely 发表：deliver→ give/make/address 宝贵的见解：valuable insights→ precious perspectives 与……相关：related to→ concerned with 2.句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：You could speak on any topic related to cultural exchange and share your valuable insights with the audience. 拓展句：You could speak on any topic related to cultural exchange, sharing your valuable insights with the audience. 【点睛】【高分句型1】It is widely recognized that cultural exchange plays a vital role in education, and you, who have a unique cross-cultural background, are perfectly suited to address this topic.(运用了“It is widely recognized that...”句型和who引导的非限制性定语从句) 【高分句型2】The festival will run from November 10th to 15th, offering flexibility in scheduling. (运用了现在分词短语作状语) 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 It was in the year 2016 that I made friends with Bindu who would give direction to my life. To prepare for Diwali, one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals in my home country, I was busy enjoying the task of cleaning along with my younger sister in the shop of my family. Suddenly, the door bell rang. I opened the door only to find myself attracted by the beauty of a lady in a red cotton dress with a black border. She had extremely good features. Without a second thought I complimented her by saying, “You are a very beautiful lady.” I welcomed her and asked what her name was. She replied, “I am Bindu.” After a happy conversation between two girls, Bindu shared her contact details and address and left. The Diwali day had finally arrived. I told my mom that I was going to meet Bindu at her place that afternoon. My mother agreed but told me to go home early. I was given a warm welcome at Bindu’s place. The welcome smile especially made me feel at home. Bindu said it was for the first time that “normal people” other than government community people (they helped the poor) came to their society to visit a friend. Our endless talk continued. I noticed, throughout our conversation, Bindu hadn’t said a single negative word. She didn’t discuss her sorrow, struggle and problems. Through the visit, I felt a positive atmosphere. Then I realized words could make a powerful impact on a person’s life. After that moment I would avoid negative words while interacting with people. Days passed by and our companionship grew stronger. Whenever I felt stressed at work, I called Bindu. Her powerful words motivated me. Those days I was staying in Udaipur, searching for a new room. Finally, I selected two rooms, but because of my divorce (离婚) (In my home country, women, especially divorced women, are always looked down upon), landowners refused to provide the room. I was totally frustrated. 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。 I decided to call my friend Bindu and share my experience with her. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Holding back doubts, I bravely continued my search. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 I decided to call my friend Bindu and share my experience with her. My voice cracked as I poured out the two rejections — each “no” replaying in my head. She sighed softly, then said firmly: “Frustrated over two? Rejection is now a part of my life. Don’t lose hope. Believe in yourself. Be patient. It will all work out.” Her warm, steady tone wrapped around me like a hug. Like always, her powerful words not only healed my pain, but also kindled the flame of hope in my heart. Holding back doubts, I bravely continued my search. After months of endless calls and disappointing viewings, I finally found a sunlit room with a small balcony. The landlady, a kind old lady, never cared about my marital status. I grabbed my phone right away to call Bindu with the good news — I had settled down at last. I sank into the chair on the balcony, bathed in the sunshine of relief and joy. Bindu’s words echoed in my ears — softly but steadily: “Believe in yourself. It will all work out.” 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述了作者在2016年与Bindu结识，从初见被其吸引，到迪瓦利节去她家做客，受其积极影响改变说话方式，二人友谊加深，之后作者在乌代布尔租房，却因离婚遭房东拒绝而倍感沮丧的故事。 【详解】 1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“我决定给朋友宾杜打电话，和她说说我的遭遇。”可知，第一段可描写作者向Bindu倾诉租房被拒的委屈，以及她给予的鼓励。 ②由第二段首句内容“压下心头的疑虑，我鼓起勇气继续寻找。”可知，第二段可描写作者坚持寻找后成功租到房间，并向Bindu报喜的过程。 2. 续写线索： 租房被拒—— 向Bindu倾诉—— 得到鼓励—— 继续寻找—— 成功租房—— 告知Bindu 3.词汇激活 行为类 ① 倾诉：pour out/ open up ② 鼓励：kindle hope/ cheer up ③ 拥抱： hug/ embrace 情绪类 ① 沮丧的：frustrated/ disappointed ② 喜悦：joy/ delight 【点睛】【高分句型1】My voice cracked as I poured out the two rejections — each “no” replaying in my head.(运用了as引导的时间状语从句) 【高分句型2】I sank into the chair on the balcony, bathed in the sunshine of relief and joy.(运用了过去分词短语作伴随状语) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $