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洛阳一高高二年级级1月月考英语试题 分值：150分 时长：120 分钟 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the speakers do for Mother’s Day? A. Organize a party. B. Have a picnic with family. C. Give their mother material gifts. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man think of surfing the Internet? A. It helps people kill time. B. It makes people relaxed. C. It keeps people well-informed. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When will the speakers discuss the plan further? A. On Wednesday evening. B. On Thursday morning. C. On Friday afternoon. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the man dissatisfied with about the hotel? A. The service. B. The parking garage. C. The view from his room. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers discussing? A. An appointment. B. The market share. C. A job interview. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What is the purpose of the group? A. To provide volunteer opportunities. B. To do garbage sorting in the parks. C. To help protect the environment. 7. Where will the speakers meet this afternoon? A. At Jennifer’s house. B. At the theater. C. At the park. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What was the largest expense? A. Two pairs of shoes. B. Skin care product. C. Repair of heating system. 9. How much did the woman spend on the skin care product? A. $149. B. $249. C. $400. 10. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Husband and wife. C. Shop assistant and customer. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. When should the woman start work? A. At 8:00 a.m. B. At 8:30 a.m. C. At 9:00 a.m. 12. Why does Steven turn down the woman’s request? A. There isn’t room left in the car. B. She doesn’t want to share parking fees. C. He doesn’t go in the same direction with her. 13. How is the woman advised to get to work on rainy days? A. By bus. B. By subway. C. By taxi. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. What is mainly displayed at the art exhibition? A. French portrait paintings. B. Works of the 1890s. C. European landscape paintings. 15. Whose paintings are the speakers especially interested in? A. Van Gogh’s. B. J.M.W.Turner’s. C. John Constable’s. 16. How long will the art exhibition last? A. Four months. B. Five months. C. Six months. 17. Who can go to the art exhibition for free? A. Active military members. B. Children aged 6 and under. C. Seniors over 60 years old. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 18. Why does Vine House Farm make the cards? A. To attract more people to the farm. B. To help build parent-child relationships. C. To inspire children’s passion for birds and wildlife. 19. What can be seen on the cards? A. Information about birds. B. Pictures drawn by artists. C. Photos of wild plants. 20. What is the speaker’s suggestion at the end of the talk? A. Buy bird cards for children. B. Watch birds with children outdoors. C. Visit Vine House Farm with children. 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37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Children’s Literature Tour About this tour A walking tour for book-loving children and their parents. Oxford is a city full of books and story-telling. From Alice who fell down a rabbit hole into Wonderland to children discovering Narnia at the back of a wardrobe; and from Vikings to modern youngsters finding adventure on rooftops or in jungles, Oxford has stories to suit all tastes Come and explore this city of stories and storytellers on this fun literary tour. See the real places that inspired your favourite authors and characters, and discover new books you’d like to read. “5 stars! This is an excellent tour for children who like books, introducing them to some of Oxford’s most well known historic buildings from a perspective that they can relate to.” -Trip Advisor review Tour information This walking tour is delivered in English. Recommended for children aged 7 and up. All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet your tour guide on the front steps of the Weston Library Your ticket includes entry to the Divinity School after the tour. Please note: the tour does not include access to the Bodleian Library. More information on Visiting the libraries. The tour involves walking around Oxford city centre. If someone in your party has accessibility requirements, please visit Accessibility for more. Dogs are not allowed on our walking tours. Visitors with assistance dogs should visit Accessibility for more. Check our Plan your visit page for upcoming closures that might affect tours. Scheduled dates Saturday 23 August, 13.00--15.00 Saturday 27 September, 13.00--15.00 Prices Child (5+) ￡7 Child (under 5) Free Adult ￡15 Family＊ ￡45 ＊Max 5 people: up to 3 children under 16 and up to 2 adults 21. Who is probably Alice in paragraph 1? A. A modern youngster loving books. B. A parent who commented last week. C. A fictional character from a novel. D. An author who lives in Oxford now. 22. Which link will a wheelchair user click for more information? A. TripAdvisor review B. Accessibility C. Visiting the libraries D. Plan your visit 23. How much will a family (2 adults, 2 kids, aged 4 and 10) on a budget pay for the tour? A. ￡30. B. ￡37. C. ￡44. D. ￡45. B Liu Yujia, a 24-year-old architecture student, has journeyed across more than 200 Chinese cities to photograph buildings dating from the 1980s to the 2010s. He was born in Jilin province and his happiest childhood memories are the rare occasions when his father would take him by bicycle into the city center to see its skyline. Only when he got good grades would he get that reward. Today, with 160, 000 followers on his social account he works to document these aging structures, capturing their distinctive elements before they disappear. For Liu, these buildings represent what he calls “outdated futurism”, which refers to the ambitious and futuristic architectural designs emerging during China’s rapid development period, describing a style that now appears old-fashioned yet still stirs up nostalgia (怀旧) and reflects the hopeful spirit of its era. His images offer comfort to China’s post-2000s generation because they visually reconnect young people with a hopeful, revolutionary past, allowing them to emotionally escape from today’s standardized urban environments and commercialized architecture. These “outdated futurism” structures serve not only as nostalgic backdrops to their childhoods but also as symbols of an era that once dared to dream, offering spiritual shelter in the face of contemporary pressures. Experts explain these unique buildings stand as powerful cultural symbols of a perceived golden age, effectively satisfying the younger generation’s double search for alternative aesthetics (美学) and an emotional connection to a simpler, more predictable past. Through his camera, Liu not only preserves valuable architectural heritage but also helps his entire generation reconnect with their shared memories and collectively rediscover the hopeful optimism that these structures once vividly represented for society. 24. Why does Liu Yujia focus on photographing buildings from the 1980s to 2010s? A. To study architectural history. B. To preserve unique design features. C. To promote tourism in Chinese cities. D. To compare building styles across decades. 25. What do the words “outdated futurism” refer to in paragraph 3? A. Old structures rebuilt to look futuristic. B. Novel buildings dating back to the past. C. Once-futuristic designs now appearing dated. D. Modern architectures copying historical styles. 26. Why do post-2000s youth find comfort in Liu’s images? A. It fulfills a desire for emotional shelter. B. It introduces futuristic designs to the public. C. It documents the rapid urbanization of China. D. It showcases the creativity of modern architects. 27. How do experts view Liu’s work according to the text? A. It is mainly an online artistic trend. B. It is valuable for aesthetics research. C. It holds cultural and social importance. D. It focuses on recording building details. C So, you’ve finished that dull book. You sat through the movie you paid for, super bored. Stood in a long queue for that milk tea. Paid much for the luxury handbag — expensive nonsense. What do these have in common? They’re all examples of what economists call “sunk costs (沉没成本)”: the price you’ve already paid — in time, money, effort, suffering, for an item or an experience — holds you to them. It’s a phenomenon we all recognize. It affects our behavior in ways that can be unreasonable. But we do it. To avoid the situation, economists tell us to make decisions based mainly on future value, not past investment. If the ongoing cost outweighs the expected benefit, one should cut their losses and walk away. It hurts, yes, but this cold, clear logic protects us from going broke. Yet, life is rarely so neatly calculated. This purely economic view raises difficult questions: Does the value of an experience lie only in its outcome, or also in the process? A joyful journey with an ordinary goal and a painful one aimed at a splendid achievement, which one is more worthwhile? When it comes to education, the sunk costs theory doesn’t seem applicable. Parents and teachers pour immeasurable amount of investment — love, time, hope, money — into the growth of a child. Will the child turn out the way they expect? No guarantee. If we view this through a strict cost-benefit angle, much of education can be written off as a “sunk cost.” Education is obviously different from the commercial world. A child’s growth cannot be planned like a business strategy; it unfolds like a unique and unpredictable story. We can’t dream his dreams or live his life; we can only build the stage, and light his path. In education we have to hold onto this faith: everything we do for a child is worthwhile. Every act of love is like offering light and water to a seed; while we can’t see its roots grow underground, we know it. That child will blossom (开花) some day. Not all that has cost is sunk. 28. Which of the following best describes the examples in paragraph 1? A. Boring but beneficial. B. Interesting but worthless. C. Joyful and worthwhile. D. Senseless and regrettable. 29. What do economists advise us to do to avoid sunk costs? A. Focus on the outcome. B. Ignore the future losses. C. Calculate the past cost. D. Pursue the hidden gains. 30. What is the writer’s attitude towards the investment in education? A. Indifferent. B. Favorable. C. Balanced. D. Critical. 31. Why does the author write the text? A. To promote a principle. B. To correct a misbehavior. C. To challenge a concept. D. To present a phenomenon. D Think of pollution and your mind’s eye might conjure up smoke-emitting factories, car exhausts (尾气) and those plastic garbage you see on beaches. What probably doesn’t spring to mind is the mesosphere, a slice of sky far above the height any plane flies. And yet a growing number of scientists are sounding the alarm that this could be the site of a worrying new form of pollution. There are currently more than 15,000 satellites circling around our planet, and almost all are bound to be de-orbited (使脱离轨道), a nice way of saying they will burn up in the atmosphere. In doing so, they will release clouds of metals and reactive chemicals that could have worrying effects, mainly damaging our protective ozone (臭氧) layer. Over the past decade or so, the cost of launching satellites has decreased, thanks to the rise of reusable rockets. Both factors have led to the launch of a huge number of satellites. Foremost among them is the Starlink, which currently consists of around 8000 satellites used to provide broadband internet. Why does this pose a problem? The lifetime of these satellites is often only about five years, partly because they are designed to carry limited fuel, which they require to stay in the air. To prevent the old satellites from crowding into near-Earth space, risking crashing into each other, the satellite companies direct them into the atmosphere to burn up. However, when burned in air, the reaction will cause damage to the ozone known for absorbing ultraviolet radiation from the sun that would otherwise be harmful to life. Stefan Löhle, a leading scientist at the University of Stuttgart in Germany, proposes that simply changing the path of a satellite as it de-orbits could change the air resistance it experiences, potentially reducing the amount and composition of material left behind. Satellite pollution may not have become a serious threat yet, but for Löhle it isn’t OK for companies to set aside this concern.“It’s all a bit like,‘ let’s think about this later’,” he says.“But later is now.” 32. What does the underlined phrase mean in Paragraph 1? A. Expose. B. Upgrade. C. Visualize. D. Ignore. 33. What has contributed to the new form of pollution? A. Harming the ozone layer. B. Advancement in rocket technology. C. Founding of the Starlink. D. Burning up of the atmosphere. 34. What do we know about the satellite companies? A. They are profit-driven. B. They are in a tough spot. C. They are risk-taking. D. They are technologically advanced. 35. Which of the following best describes Stefan Löhle’s attitude? A. Many hands make light work. B. No use crying over spilt milk. C. It’s never too late to mend. D. Prevention is better than cure. 第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Horace, the famous Roman poet who lived from 65 BC to 8 BC, once said, “The poet’s aim is to combine the delightful and the useful.” A poet will take insights into our world covered in fog and cut through that fog to reveal the truth beneath in their poetry. ____36____ Poetry is rich in wisdom and knowledge, yet it is often remarkably brief in form. We’re living in a world where everything becomes so fast-paced that it’s hard to focus on anything for long. ____37____ It allows us to start and finish something of value within life’s small windows of time - whether we’re waiting for the bus with our child, or seeking a meaningful thought to share at the dinner table. It can be spoken over our audience, or used to start a deeper discussion. Similar to the way in which poetry reveals hidden, yet familiar truths, it can also reveal hidden yet familiar beauty. When a poet uses beautiful language to describe elements of beauty within our world, we may feel shocked. ____38____ Only then will we realize that we have never fully appreciated the things around us. We begin to learn the art of treasuring what we have. ____39____ By thoughtfully engaging with poetry, we step into the perspectives of others. In the process, we will sharpen our awareness, deepen our empathy (同理心), and actively expand our emotional intelligence. To pass down the power of poetry to the next generation, it’s best to develop a love and appreciation for it in our children from an early age. ____40____ This practice offers an opportunity to create a bonding experience and lasting memories. A. A short poem is a gift for us. B. Poems can inspire us in a number of ways. C. In this way, poetry helps us understand the world better. D. Poetry fuels our curiosity and unlocks further exploration. E. It involves spending plenty of time reading poems together. F. Poetry gives voice to our shared human emotions and experiences. G. Suddenly we become aware of the beauty so close yet unseen before. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 My journey as a journalist began when I was 12 years old. I ___41___ the School News Club and it was through this platform that I was ____42____ to the world of journalism. ____43____ by a desire to polish my writing skills. I wrote my first article. I was really ____44____ to see my words printed — a flame was lit in my heart. At fourteen, the biggest challenge for me ____45____: leaving my hometown for Bedford, England, as an exchange student. I then became an “overseas ____46____”, writing weekly blogs about British school life. I ____47____ my journey of studying in the UK, capturing the culture shock, the initial loneliness, and my gradual ____48____. My stories, filled with deep ____49____ into two cultures, soon drew public attention. ____50____, my school featured my story on their annual poster, website, and social media, using it to highlight the diverse experiences within UK education. My efforts gained ____51____ from the school. I was even invited to give a speech at school to share my experiences. Despite my ____52____ to study computer science after graduating, writing will always be a cherished hobby in my life. Journalism taught me various skills such as researching, interviewing, and editing, which I still ____53____ with me today. These skills have proven ____54____ not just in my academic pursuits but also in my personal growth. I realized that journalism, ____55____ being a hobby, is a means of understanding the world and contributing to it in a meaningful way. 41. A. set off for B. dropped out of C. signed up for D. looked forward to 42. A. opposed B. introduced C. appointed D. tailored 43. A. Controlled B. Fueled C. Dragged D. Forced 44. A. amazed B. terrified C. discouraged D. confused 45. A. existed B. approached C. emerged D. faded 46. A. assistant B. resident C. traveler D. correspondent 47. A. postponed B. clarified C. documented D. prioritized 48. A. recovery B. adaptation C. resistance D. acceptance 49. A. insight B. investigation C. division D. integration 50. A. Apparently B. Definitely C. Unfortunately D. Unexpectedly 51. A. criticism B. recognition C. permission D. sympathy 52. A. ability B. refusal C. intention D. anxiety 53. A. carry B. share C. compare D. exchange 54. A. impossible B. insignificant C. innovative D. invaluable 55. A. beyond B. without C. upon D. through 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。 In recent years, a new cultural wave has swept across China and beyond. This cultural wave, Chinese Guochao, ____56____ (date) back to the early 21st century, blends traditional elements with modern fashion. It has now grown into a global trend that reflects both modern creativity and national pride. Guochao today ____57____ (practice) through constant innovation and collaboration between designers and technology companies. Classic themes such as dragons and peonies are ____58____ (incredible) blended with digital art and packaging design, turning them into viral hits on platforms like TikTok and Xiaohongshu. It values cultural integration and ____59____ (precise) in every artistic detail, showing how traditional beauty can fit a global stage. Each product plays ____60____ unique role — for instance, Li-Ning’s jackets or Xiaomi’s calligraphy-themed phone cases — perfectly balancing modern taste with deep cultural roots. Many young designers devote their lives to mastering Guochao design. They study traditional art tirelessly, experiment with modern styles, and refine their ideas day after day ____61____ (transform) local inspiration into global brands. Today, Guochao attracts people ____62____ all ages and backgrounds. Schools and ____63____ (studio) offer workshops to cultivate cultural pride and creativity, while global fashion shows highlight its growing influence. ____64____ makes Guochao truly special is its power to tell Chinese stories through modern design. _____65_____ it continues to expand worldwide, more young talents join in, spreading Chinese culture and confidence to every corner of the world. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66. 假定你是李华，得知校英语广播站负责人正在招募英语稿件编辑（English Script Editor）你很感兴趣。该岗位主要负责筛选英文新闻素材、撰写校园英文广播稿并协助策划英语主题栏目。请写封邮件申请这个岗位。要点如下： 1. 说明你的个人优势 2. 期待得到面试机会 注意： 1. 写作词数应为100个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答； Dear Sir/Madam, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Lihua 第二节（满分 25 分） 67. 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 a hot day in New York City. I had brunch with a friend and picked up my new glasses. All done and headed back on the train. I wanted to yell at a couple of people for their rude behavior, but wisely just sat quietly. An old black gentleman entered the far end of the train car. In worn but neat clothes, he tipped his faded cap and greeted everyone with a warm “Good afternoon, folks.” Most ignored him, with cold blank faces. Then, he started to sing. I didn’t turn my head, but I felt a smile in my soul. Many people ask for money on the train, but I always feel happy when someone offers music instead. It feels like a gift. I let the notes settle in for a second before my eyes wandered. A young boy across from me, maybe ten, watched him, swaying (摇摆) to the rhythm, his mother too distracted by her phone to notice. He started his second song and my heart did a happy dance. “Lean on me, when you’re not strong. I’ll be your friend...” I love that song! Without thinking, I softly sang a little harmony with him. Right away, I decided he could have the $5 bill in my purse. He looked tall and thin, but he had a strong voice and kind energy. Life had clearly been hard for him, but he still stood tall and carried himself with quiet dignity. I rolled the bill tightly and waited for him to make his way to me. He held the overhead bar to steady himself as he inched down the car, pausing briefly beside each seat like he was waiting for a sign — though no one glanced up. No one was making any moves to give him coins or reach for their wallet. 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。 Paragraph 1: Somehow, he noticed me singing along. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: It was still hot and sticky inside the car, but something had changed. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 洛阳一高高二年级级1月月考英语试题 分值：150分 时长：120 分钟 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the speakers do for Mother’s Day? A. Organize a party. B. Have a picnic with family. C. Give their mother material gifts. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: What about organizing a party for Mother’s Day? W: Let’s do something different. How about taking mom on a picnic with the whole family in the countryside? I’m sure she’ll love it. M: Good idea. It’s also better than giving her some material gifts. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man think of surfing the Internet? A. It helps people kill time. B. It makes people relaxed. C. It keeps people well-informed. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: My husband sits in front of the computer for hours every Saturday, surfing the Internet. M: Well, the Internet has that effect on a lot of people, but it supplies people with all kinds of information. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When will the speakers discuss the plan further? A. On Wednesday evening. B. On Thursday morning. C. On Friday afternoon. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: I’ll attend a lecture on Wednesday. Let’s discuss the plan further at the Friday meeting. W: But I’ll be leaving for Paris on Thursday afternoon. Maybe we can talk that morning over breakfast. M: Sounds great. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the man dissatisfied with about the hotel? A. The service. B. The parking garage. C. The view from his room. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: Is your hotel room okay? M: Well, it’s certainly big enough. There’s also plenty of space in the bathroom, and the staff are attentive. I wish I had a better view, though. There’s nothing to see except the cars in the parking garage. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers discussing? A. An appointment. B. The market share. C. A job interview. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: Mrs White, we have to change the schedule again. I really want to meet with you. I just need to sort out my schedule. W: Well, I know you’re pretty busy, but we have to work fast on this, otherwise we’ll lose the market. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What is the purpose of the group? A. To provide volunteer opportunities. B. To do garbage sorting in the parks. C. To help protect the environment. 7. Where will the speakers meet this afternoon? A. At Jennifer’s house. B. At the theater. C. At the park. 【答案】6. C 7. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Bruce, what about going to the theatre this afternoon? M: Sorry, Jennifer, I already have plans for this afternoon. I’ll go and clear garbage. W: Why do you do that? M: I want to do something to help the environment. Now I’m a member of a volunteer community group started by my neighbor. We clear litter in those parks every weekend in our town. You can join us if you want. W: It’s a good chance to do something meaningful. I guess I’ll see the movie some other time, though. I managed to get the tickets yesterday. M: Awesome. Shall I pick you up at your place at 1:30 this afternoon? W: That’s great. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What was the largest expense? A. Two pairs of shoes. B. Skin care product. C. Repair of heating system. 9. How much did the woman spend on the skin care product? A. $149. B. $249. C. $400. 10. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Husband and wife. C. Shop assistant and customer. 【答案】8. C 9. B 10. B 【解析】 【原文】M: I can’t believe we spent so much last month, Rita. W: Did we? How much more did we spend than the month before last? M: It was about 1,100 dollars. W: That’s a lot. What did we pay for? M: Well, the largest amount went to the repair of heating system of the house. It was 695 dollars W: What about the other 400 dollars? M: Here’s the bank statement. You just look at it yourself. W: Oh, I wrote a check of 249 dollars for the skin care product on the eighth of the month and 149 dollars for two pairs of shoes on the 19th. That’s right. M: Rita, my dear. We have to tighten our budget for things we don’t need. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. When should the woman start work? A. At 8:00 a.m. B. At 8:30 a.m. C. At 9:00 a.m. 12. Why does Steven turn down the woman’s request? A. There isn’t room left in the car. B. She doesn’t want to share parking fees. C. He doesn’t go in the same direction with her. 13. How is the woman advised to get to work on rainy days? A. By bus. B. By subway. C. By taxi. 【答案】11. A 12. A 13. B 【解析】 【原文】W: Stephen I had a miserable experience this morning. It was rainy so I took a taxi to work but the taxi driver was a green hand. Then I tried walking but I got bad directions and got lost. M: Oh, that’s terrible. Were you late? W: Yeah, I arrived at my company at eight thirty, thirty minutes late for my work. M: Oh, I am never late for my work. I used to catch the first bus and it was always crowded. Now I drive to work, and I usually set off early to avoid the rush hour. W: But the parking around here is so expensive. M: Actually, I drive to work with some of the other employees here so we can share the gas and parking fees. W: Do you think I could share a ride too? M: It’s a pity that we don’t have any more space in the car. Maybe you can get to work by subway, especially when it rains. It’s more reliable than taking the bus or driving the car, and it’s totally worth it. W: I see. It’s a good idea. Thank you so much. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. What is mainly displayed at the art exhibition? A. French portrait paintings. B. Works of the 1890s. C. European landscape paintings. 15. Whose paintings are the speakers especially interested in? A. Van Gogh’s. B. J.M.W.Turner’s. C. John Constable’s. 16. How long will the art exhibition last? A. Four months. B. Five months. C. Six months. 17. Who can go to the art exhibition for free? A. Active military members. B. Children aged 6 and under. C. Seniors over 60 years old. 【答案】14. C 15. A 16. C 17. B 【解析】 【原文】W: Mike, have you heard about the new art exhibition at Dayton art institute? M: No, is there anything special about it? W: The new exhibition is called Van Gogh and European landscapes. It centers around European landscape paintings. It includes works by Van Gogh, Charles, Fen watt, daubeny, J.M.W. Turner, John Constable and Moore. M: I especially look forward to looking at Van Gogh’s works. W: Me too. The two Van Gogh pieces are landscapes painted in France in July 1890 during the artist’s last month alive. M: When will the exhibition begin? W: It has already begun. It was open to the public on March fifth and it will run through September fourth. M: Have you already gone to it? W: No, I’ll go to it this Saturday. What about joining me? M: Good idea. Do we have to pay to look at the exhibition? W: Of course. General admission is 15 dollars for adults, 10 dollars for seniors over 60 years old, and active military members. However, it’s free for children aged six and younger. M: Then I’ll book tickets this afternoon. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 18. Why does Vine House Farm make the cards? A. To attract more people to the farm. B. To help build parent-child relationships. C. To inspire children’s passion for birds and wildlife. 19. What can be seen on the cards? A. Information about birds. B. Pictures drawn by artists. C. Photos of wild plants. 20. What is the speaker’s suggestion at the end of the talk? A. Buy bird cards for children. B. Watch birds with children outdoors. C. Visit Vine House Farm with children. 【答案】18. C 19. A 20. A 【解析】 【原文】Brighter days are upon us new life and nature are at the forefront of our minds. It’s great time to see new birds and other wildlife and teach your children about what feathered friends live among us. To with this vine house farm has created a series of educational bird cards to teach children about the birds around them. It’s meant to inspire children to take a look outside and see what wildlife they can see, with the aim that they can adopt the same passion for birds and other wildlife. The cards have bright colors and a clearly displayed image of each bird. The birds are not drawn by artists, they’re photographs of real birds. There’s information about birds on the cards. Vine house farm says it’s so important that the younger generation are aware of the importance birds have on our ecosystem and society in general. Minehouse farm has a wealth of wildlife knowledge. Parents can encourage your children to get engaged with birds and other wildlife. It’s worth it, taking the time to identify the birds, to explore and fully immerse themselves in the beauty. This is a great way to teach them about the environment and the importance of nature conservation. If you want your children to go out and watch birds, you can visit vine house farm site and buy the cards now. Those cards will keep your children entertained while also learning. 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37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Children’s Literature Tour About this tour A walking tour for book-loving children and their parents. Oxford is a city full of books and story-telling. From Alice who fell down a rabbit hole into Wonderland to children discovering Narnia at the back of a wardrobe; and from Vikings to modern youngsters finding adventure on rooftops or in jungles, Oxford has stories to suit all tastes Come and explore this city of stories and storytellers on this fun literary tour. See the real places that inspired your favourite authors and characters, and discover new books you’d like to read. “5 stars! This is an excellent tour for children who like books, introducing them to some of Oxford’s most well known historic buildings from a perspective that they can relate to.” -Trip Advisor review Tour information This walking tour is delivered in English. Recommended for children aged 7 and up. All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet your tour guide on the front steps of the Weston Library Your ticket includes entry to the Divinity School after the tour. Please note: the tour does not include access to the Bodleian Library. More information on Visiting the libraries. The tour involves walking around Oxford city centre. If someone in your party has accessibility requirements, please visit Accessibility for more. Dogs are not allowed on our walking tours. Visitors with assistance dogs should visit Accessibility for more. Check our Plan your visit page for upcoming closures that might affect tours. Scheduled dates Saturday 23 August, 13.00--15.00 Saturday 27 September, 13.00--15.00 Prices Child (5+) ￡7 Child (under 5) Free Adult ￡15 Family＊ ￡45 ＊Max 5 people: up to 3 children under 16 and up to 2 adults 21. Who is probably Alice in paragraph 1? A. A modern youngster loving books. B. A parent who commented last week. C. A fictional character from a novel. D. An author who lives in Oxford now. 22. Which link will a wheelchair user click for more information? A. TripAdvisor review B. Accessibility C. Visiting the libraries D. Plan your visit 23. How much will a family (2 adults, 2 kids, aged 4 and 10) on a budget pay for the tour? A. ￡30. B. ￡37. C. ￡44. D. ￡45. 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了牛津儿童文学徒步之旅的活动特色、适合人群、行程安排、时间、价格等关键信息，旨在吸引亲子群体参与。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章About this tour部分中的“Oxford is a city full of books and story-telling. From Alice who fell down a rabbit hole into Wonderland to children discovering Narnia at the back of a wardrobe; and from Vikings to modern youngsters finding adventure on rooftops or in jungles, Oxford has stories to suit all tastes(牛津是一座满溢书香与故事的城市。从坠入兔子洞、进入仙境的爱丽丝，到在衣橱深处发现纳尼亚王国的孩子们；从维京人的传说，到在屋顶或丛林中开启冒险的现代少年——牛津的故事总能满足不同人的喜好。)”可知，掉进兔子洞进入仙境的爱丽丝应该是故事书中的虚构人物。故选C。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章Tour information部分中的“The tour involves walking around Oxford city centre. If someone in your party has accessibility requirements, please visit Accessibility for more.(旅程需在牛津市中心区域步行。若同行人员有无障碍通行需求，请访问“无障碍服务”页面了解更多信息。)”可知，“accessibility requirements”包含轮椅使用者的无障碍通行需求，此类人群需点击“Accessibility”链接获取更多信息。故选B。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章Prices部分中的内容可知，成人票为￡15，五岁以下儿童免票，五岁以上儿童￡7，家庭票￡45，但是家庭套餐“Max 5 people: up to 3 children under 16 and up to 2 adults(最多5人：包含不超过3名16 岁以下儿童及不超过2名成人)”不可超过5人。如果单独购票，2名成年人票价为15*2=30英镑；四岁儿童免票；10岁儿童7英镑，总计为37英镑，比家庭票实惠。故选B。 B Liu Yujia, a 24-year-old architecture student, has journeyed across more than 200 Chinese cities to photograph buildings dating from the 1980s to the 2010s. He was born in Jilin province and his happiest childhood memories are the rare occasions when his father would take him by bicycle into the city center to see its skyline. Only when he got good grades would he get that reward. Today, with 160, 000 followers on his social account he works to document these aging structures, capturing their distinctive elements before they disappear. For Liu, these buildings represent what he calls “outdated futurism”, which refers to the ambitious and futuristic architectural designs emerging during China’s rapid development period, describing a style that now appears old-fashioned yet still stirs up nostalgia (怀旧) and reflects the hopeful spirit of its era. His images offer comfort to China’s post-2000s generation because they visually reconnect young people with a hopeful, revolutionary past, allowing them to emotionally escape from today’s standardized urban environments and commercialized architecture. These “outdated futurism” structures serve not only as nostalgic backdrops to their childhoods but also as symbols of an era that once dared to dream, offering spiritual shelter in the face of contemporary pressures. Experts explain these unique buildings stand as powerful cultural symbols of a perceived golden age, effectively satisfying the younger generation’s double search for alternative aesthetics (美学) and an emotional connection to a simpler, more predictable past. Through his camera, Liu not only preserves valuable architectural heritage but also helps his entire generation reconnect with their shared memories and collectively rediscover the hopeful optimism that these structures once vividly represented for society. 24. Why does Liu Yujia focus on photographing buildings from the 1980s to 2010s? A. To study architectural history. B. To preserve unique design features. C. To promote tourism in Chinese cities. D. To compare building styles across decades. 25. What do the words “outdated futurism” refer to in paragraph 3? A. Old structures rebuilt to look futuristic. B. Novel buildings dating back to the past. C. Once-futuristic designs now appearing dated. D. Modern architectures copying historical styles. 26. Why do post-2000s youth find comfort in Liu’s images? A. It fulfills a desire for emotional shelter. B. It introduces futuristic designs to the public. C. It documents the rapid urbanization of China. D. It showcases the creativity of modern architects. 27. How do experts view Liu’s work according to the text? A. It is mainly an online artistic trend. B. It is valuable for aesthetics research. C. It holds cultural and social importance. D. It focuses on recording building details. 【答案】24. B 25. C 26. A 27. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了建筑系学生刘玉佳走遍中国，拍摄上世纪80年代至2010年代的老建筑，称它们的风格是“过时的未来主义”。他的作品通过唤起怀旧记忆和提供情感庇护来安慰00后年轻人，而专家们则认为他的作品保存了文化遗产和共享的乐观主义。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Today, with 160, 000 followers on his social account he works to document these aging structures, capturing their distinctive elements before they disappear.(如今，他的社交账户上有16万粉丝，他致力于记录这些老化的结构，在它们消失之前捕捉它们的独特元素。)”可知，他的目的是为了保存这些独特的设计特征。故选B项。 【25题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段中“which refers to the ambitious and futuristic architectural designs emerging during China’s rapid development period, describing a style that now appears old-fashioned yet still stirs up nostalgia (怀旧) and reflects the hopeful spirit of its era.( 是指在中国快速发展时期出现的雄心勃勃的未来主义建筑设计，描述了一种现在看起来过时但仍然激起怀旧情绪的风格，反映了那个时代的希望精神。)”可知，“outdated futurism(过时未来主义)”指的是曾经具有未来感但现在看起来陈旧的设计。故选C项。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“His images offer comfort to China’s post-2000s generation because they visually reconnect young people with a hopeful, revolutionary past, allowing them to emotionally escape from today’s standardized urban environments and commercialized architecture. These “outdated futurism” structures serve not only as nostalgic backdrops to their childhoods but also as symbols of an era that once dared to dream, offering spiritual shelter in the face of contemporary pressures.(他的作品给中国千禧一代提供了安慰，因为它们在视觉上将年轻人与充满希望的革命过去联系起来，让他们在情感上逃离当今标准化的城市环境和商业化的建筑。这些“过时的未来主义”建筑不仅是他们童年的怀旧背景，也是一个曾经敢于梦想的时代的象征，在面对当代压力时提供了精神庇护。)”可知，年轻人感到安慰是因为这些照片满足了他们对情感庇护所的渴望。故选A项。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Experts explain these unique buildings stand as powerful cultural symbols of a perceived golden age, effectively satisfying the younger generation’s double search for alternative aesthetics (美学) and an emotional connection to a simpler, more predictable past. Through his camera, Liu not only preserves valuable architectural heritage but also helps his entire generation reconnect with their shared memories and collectively rediscover the hopeful optimism that these structures once vividly represented for society.(专家解释说，这些独特的建筑是一个被认为是黄金时代的强大文化象征，有效地满足了年轻一代对另类美学的双重追求，以及对更简单、更可预测的过去的情感联系。通过他的相机，刘不仅保存了宝贵的建筑遗产，而且帮助他的这一代人重新连接他们共同的记忆，集体重新发现这些建筑曾经生动地代表社会的希望乐观主义。)”可推知，专家认为他的作品具有文化和社会重要性。故选C项。 C So, you’ve finished that dull book. You sat through the movie you paid for, super bored. Stood in a long queue for that milk tea. Paid much for the luxury handbag — expensive nonsense. What do these have in common? They’re all examples of what economists call “sunk costs (沉没成本)”: the price you’ve already paid — in time, money, effort, suffering, for an item or an experience — holds you to them. It’s a phenomenon we all recognize. It affects our behavior in ways that can be unreasonable. But we do it. To avoid the situation, economists tell us to make decisions based mainly on future value, not past investment. If the ongoing cost outweighs the expected benefit, one should cut their losses and walk away. It hurts, yes, but this cold, clear logic protects us from going broke. Yet, life is rarely so neatly calculated. This purely economic view raises difficult questions: Does the value of an experience lie only in its outcome, or also in the process? A joyful journey with an ordinary goal and a painful one aimed at a splendid achievement, which one is more worthwhile? When it comes to education, the sunk costs theory doesn’t seem applicable. Parents and teachers pour immeasurable amount of investment — love, time, hope, money — into the growth of a child. Will the child turn out the way they expect? No guarantee. If we view this through a strict cost-benefit angle, much of education can be written off as a “sunk cost.” Education is obviously different from the commercial world. A child’s growth cannot be planned like a business strategy; it unfolds like a unique and unpredictable story. We can’t dream his dreams or live his life; we can only build the stage, and light his path. In education we have to hold onto this faith: everything we do for a child is worthwhile. Every act of love is like offering light and water to a seed; while we can’t see its roots grow underground, we know it. That child will blossom (开花) some day. Not all that has cost is sunk. 28. Which of the following best describes the examples in paragraph 1? A. Boring but beneficial. B. Interesting but worthless. C. Joyful and worthwhile. D. Senseless and regrettable. 29. What do economists advise us to do to avoid sunk costs? A. Focus on the outcome. B. Ignore the future losses. C. Calculate the past cost. D. Pursue the hidden gains. 30. What is the writer’s attitude towards the investment in education? A. Indifferent. B. Favorable. C. Balanced. D. Critical. 31. Why does the author write the text? A. To promote a principle. B. To correct a misbehavior. C. To challenge a concept. D. To present a phenomenon. 【答案】28. D 29. A 30. B 31. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。主要探讨沉没成本理论的适用场景，同时质疑其在教育领域的适用性，强调教育投入的价值。 【28题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“So, you’ve finished that dull book. You sat through the movie you paid for, super bored. Stood in a long queue for that milk tea. Paid much for the luxury handbag—expensive nonsense.(那么，你已经看完那本枯燥乏味的书了。你耐着性子看完了花钱买的电影，全程超级无聊。为了那杯奶茶排了好久的队。花大价钱买了个奢侈手袋 —— 昂贵的无用之物)”可知，这些例子都是无意义且可能让人后悔的经历。故选D项。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“To avoid the situation, economists tell us to make decisions based mainly on future value, not past investment.(为了避免这种情况，经济学家告诉我们，决策应主要基于未来价值，而不是过去的投资)”可知，经济学家建议我们关注结果（未来价值）以避免沉没成本的影响。故选A项。 【30题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段中的“Education is obviously different from the commercial world.(教育显然与商业世界不同)”以及第六段中的“In education we have to hold onto this faith: everything we do for a child is worthwhile.(在教育中，我们必须坚守这样的信念：我们为孩子所做的一切都是值得的)”可知，作者认为教育投入与商业领域的沉没成本不同，对教育投入持支持态度。故选B项。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段“When it comes to education, the sunk costs theory doesn’t seem applicable.(说到教育，沉没成本理论似乎并不适用)”可知，文章先介绍沉没成本理论及经济学家的建议，随后通过提问引发思考，并指出该理论在教育领域不适用，强调教育投入的独特价值，目的是对沉没成本这一概念的挑战。故选C项。 D Think of pollution and your mind’s eye might conjure up smoke-emitting factories, car exhausts (尾气) and those plastic garbage you see on beaches. What probably doesn’t spring to mind is the mesosphere, a slice of sky far above the height any plane flies. And yet a growing number of scientists are sounding the alarm that this could be the site of a worrying new form of pollution. There are currently more than 15,000 satellites circling around our planet, and almost all are bound to be de-orbited (使脱离轨道), a nice way of saying they will burn up in the atmosphere. In doing so, they will release clouds of metals and reactive chemicals that could have worrying effects, mainly damaging our protective ozone (臭氧) layer. Over the past decade or so, the cost of launching satellites has decreased, thanks to the rise of reusable rockets. Both factors have led to the launch of a huge number of satellites. Foremost among them is the Starlink, which currently consists of around 8000 satellites used to provide broadband internet. Why does this pose a problem? The lifetime of these satellites is often only about five years, partly because they are designed to carry limited fuel, which they require to stay in the air. To prevent the old satellites from crowding into near-Earth space, risking crashing into each other, the satellite companies direct them into the atmosphere to burn up. However, when burned in air, the reaction will cause damage to the ozone known for absorbing ultraviolet radiation from the sun that would otherwise be harmful to life. Stefan Löhle, a leading scientist at the University of Stuttgart in Germany, proposes that simply changing the path of a satellite as it de-orbits could change the air resistance it experiences, potentially reducing the amount and composition of material left behind. Satellite pollution may not have become a serious threat yet, but for Löhle it isn’t OK for companies to set aside this concern.“It’s all a bit like,‘ let’s think about this later’,” he says.“But later is now.” 32. What does the underlined phrase mean in Paragraph 1? A. Expose. B. Upgrade. C. Visualize. D. Ignore. 33. What has contributed to the new form of pollution? A. Harming the ozone layer. B. Advancement in rocket technology. C. Founding of the Starlink. D. Burning up of the atmosphere. 34. What do we know about the satellite companies? A. They are profit-driven. B. They are in a tough spot. C. They are risk-taking. D. They are technologically advanced. 35. Which of the following best describes Stefan Löhle’s attitude? A. Many hands make light work. B. No use crying over spilt milk. C. It’s never too late to mend. D. Prevention is better than cure. 【答案】32. C 33. B 34. B 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一种新型的污染——太空垃圾污染，并探讨了其成因、危害以及可能的解决措施。 【32题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段“Think of pollution and your mind’s eye might conjure up smoke-emitting factories, car exhausts and those plastic garbage you see on beaches. (想到污染，你的脑海中可能会conjure up发出浓烟的工厂、汽车尾气以及你在海滩上看到的塑料垃圾)”可知，conjure up后面接的是具体的污染场景实例，是人们“想到污染”时脑海中呈现的画面。所以conjure up此处意为“想象、使显现”，与“visualize(使形象化、想象)”含义一致。故选C项。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Over the past decade or so, the cost of launching satellites has decreased, thanks to the rise of reusable rockets. Both factors have led to the launch of a huge number of satellites. (在过去十年左右的时间里，由于可重复使用火箭的兴起，发射卫星的成本降低了。这两个因素导致了大量卫星的发射)”可知，火箭技术的进步使得卫星发射成本降低、数量激增，进而引发了高层大气的新型污染。故选B项。 【34题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“To prevent the old satellites from crowding into near-Earth space, risking crashing into each other, the satellite companies direct them into the atmosphere to burn up. However, when burned in air, the reaction will cause damage to the ozone. (为了防止旧卫星挤满近地空间，面临相互碰撞的风险，卫星公司将它们送入大气层燃烧。然而，当在空气中燃烧时，这种反应会对臭氧层造成破坏)”可知，卫星公司面临两难困境：若不处理旧卫星，会导致近地空间拥挤、碰撞风险；若让卫星在大气层燃烧，又会破坏臭氧层。因此，卫星公司处于左右为难的“困境”中。故选B项。 【35题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Satellite pollution may not have become a serious threat yet, but for Löhle it isn’t OK for companies to set aside this concern.“It’s all a bit like,‘ let’s think about this later’,” he says.“But later is now.”(卫星污染可能还没有成为严重的威胁，但对Löhle来说，公司忽视这一担忧是不可接受的。他说：“这有点像‘以后再考虑’，但现在就是那个‘以后’了。”)”可知，Löhle认为卫星污染问题虽尚未严重，但应提前重视、及时应对，避免后续恶化，体现了“预防胜于治疗”的态度。故选D项。 第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Horace, the famous Roman poet who lived from 65 BC to 8 BC, once said, “The poet’s aim is to combine the delightful and the useful.” A poet will take insights into our world covered in fog and cut through that fog to reveal the truth beneath in their poetry. ____36____ Poetry is rich in wisdom and knowledge, yet it is often remarkably brief in form. We’re living in a world where everything becomes so fast-paced that it’s hard to focus on anything for long. ____37____ It allows us to start and finish something of value within life’s small windows of time - whether we’re waiting for the bus with our child, or seeking a meaningful thought to share at the dinner table. It can be spoken over our audience, or used to start a deeper discussion. Similar to the way in which poetry reveals hidden, yet familiar truths, it can also reveal hidden yet familiar beauty. When a poet uses beautiful language to describe elements of beauty within our world, we may feel shocked. ____38____ Only then will we realize that we have never fully appreciated the things around us. We begin to learn the art of treasuring what we have. ____39____ By thoughtfully engaging with poetry, we step into the perspectives of others. In the process, we will sharpen our awareness, deepen our empathy (同理心), and actively expand our emotional intelligence. To pass down the power of poetry to the next generation, it’s best to develop a love and appreciation for it in our children from an early age. ____40____ This practice offers an opportunity to create a bonding experience and lasting memories. A. A short poem is a gift for us. B. Poems can inspire us in a number of ways. C. In this way, poetry helps us understand the world better. D. Poetry fuels our curiosity and unlocks further exploration. E. It involves spending plenty of time reading poems together. F. Poetry gives voice to our shared human emotions and experiences. G. Suddenly we become aware of the beauty so close yet unseen before. 【答案】36. C 37. A 38. G 39. F 40. E 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章以贺拉斯的观点为引，论述了诗歌的价值，探讨了诗歌如何以简驭繁、揭示美、促进共情，并建议通过亲子共读将诗歌传递给下一代。 【36题详解】 上文“A poet will take insights into our world covered in fog and cut through that fog to reveal the truth beneath in their poetry. (诗人会以自己对被迷雾笼罩的世界的洞察力，驱散迷雾，在他们的诗歌中揭示其下的真相。)”讲述了诗人通过诗歌揭示世界真相的作用。C选项“In this way, poetry helps us understand the world better. (这样，诗歌帮助我们更好地理解世界。)”顺承上文，总结诗歌通过揭示真相所带来的价值——“帮助我们更好地理解世界”。“In this way”指代了上文中诗人揭示真相的过程，使上下文逻辑紧密衔接。故选C项。 【37题详解】 上文“We’re living in a world where everything becomes so fast-paced that it’s hard to focus on anything for long. (我们生活在一个一切都变得如此快节奏的世界里，以至于很难长时间专注于任何事情。)”指出快节奏时代难以长时间专注的问题。A选项“A short poem is a gift for us. (一首短诗是给我们的礼物。)”承接上文，将“短诗”引入语境，暗示其能解决难以专注的问题。下文“It allows us to start and finish something of value within life’s small windows of time...(它让我们能在生活的小块时间里开始并完成一些有价值的事情……)”则具体阐释了短诗如何成为“礼物”，代词“It”指代A选项中的“A short poem”，上下衔接自然。故选A项。 【38题详解】 上文“When a poet uses beautiful language to describe elements of beauty within our world, we may feel shocked. (当诗人用优美的语言描述我们世界中的美时，我们可能会感到震惊。)”描述了诗歌对美的描绘带来的震撼感。G选项“Suddenly we become aware of the beauty so close yet unseen before. (突然间我们意识到了那些近在咫尺却从未被看见的美。)”承接这种“shocked”的感受，具体解释了震惊的原因在于“意识到被忽略的美”。“Suddenly”与上文的“shocked”情绪呼应，并通过“so close yet unseen”呼应了“hidden yet familiar beauty”这一概念，逻辑连贯。故选G项。 【39题详解】 下文“By thoughtfully engaging with poetry, we step into the perspectives of others. In the process, we will sharpen our awareness, deepen our empathy (同理心), and actively expand our emotional intelligence. (通过深入思考诗歌，我们走进了他人的视角。在这个过程中，我们将提高觉察力，加深同理心，并积极拓展情商。)”详细说明了诗歌如何帮助我们理解他人视角并提升情商。F选项“Poetry gives voice to our shared human emotions and experiences. (诗歌为我们共同的人类情感和经历发声。)”位于段首，作为总起句，点明诗歌的核心功能是“表达共同的情感和经历”。下文“走进他人的视角”、“加深同理心”正是对这一功能的具体展开和结果，上下形成“总-分”关系，语意连贯。故选F项。 【40题详解】 上文“To pass down the power of poetry to the next generation, it’s best to develop a love and appreciation for it in our children from an early age. (为了将诗歌的力量传递给下一代，最好从小培养孩子对诗歌的热爱和欣赏。)”提出了要从孩子小时候培养其对诗歌的爱。E选项“It involves spending plenty of time reading poems together. (这涉及到花大量时间一起读诗。)”具体说明了如何实现“培养热爱和欣赏”这一目标，即“花时间亲子共读”。代词“It”指代上文的“develop a love and appreciation for it in our children from an early age”这一做法，上下文衔接紧密。故选E项。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 My journey as a journalist began when I was 12 years old. I ___41___ the School News Club and it was through this platform that I was ____42____ to the world of journalism. ____43____ by a desire to polish my writing skills. I wrote my first article. I was really ____44____ to see my words printed — a flame was lit in my heart. At fourteen, the biggest challenge for me ____45____: leaving my hometown for Bedford, England, as an exchange student. I then became an “overseas ____46____”, writing weekly blogs about British school life. I ____47____ my journey of studying in the UK, capturing the culture shock, the initial loneliness, and my gradual ____48____. My stories, filled with deep ____49____ into two cultures, soon drew public attention. ____50____, my school featured my story on their annual poster, website, and social media, using it to highlight the diverse experiences within UK education. My efforts gained ____51____ from the school. I was even invited to give a speech at school to share my experiences. Despite my ____52____ to study computer science after graduating, writing will always be a cherished hobby in my life. Journalism taught me various skills such as researching, interviewing, and editing, which I still ____53____ with me today. These skills have proven ____54____ not just in my academic pursuits but also in my personal growth. I realized that journalism, ____55____ being a hobby, is a means of understanding the world and contributing to it in a meaningful way. 41. A. set off for B. dropped out of C. signed up for D. looked forward to 42. A. opposed B. introduced C. appointed D. tailored 43. A. Controlled B. Fueled C. Dragged D. Forced 44. A. amazed B. terrified C. discouraged D. confused 45. A. existed B. approached C. emerged D. faded 46. A. assistant B. resident C. traveler D. correspondent 47. A. postponed B. clarified C. documented D. prioritized 48. A. recovery B. adaptation C. resistance D. acceptance 49. A. insight B. investigation C. division D. integration 50. A. Apparently B. Definitely C. Unfortunately D. Unexpectedly 51. A. criticism B. recognition C. permission D. sympathy 52. A. ability B. refusal C. intention D. anxiety 53. A. carry B. share C. compare D. exchange 54. A. impossible B. insignificant C. innovative D. invaluable 55. A. beyond B. without C. upon D. through 【答案】41. C 42. B 43. B 44. A 45. C 46. D 47. C 48. B 49. A 50. D 51. B 52. C 53. A 54. D 55. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者12岁开启记者之旅，14岁作为交换生在英国记录生活、获得关注，最终有所感悟的经历。 【41题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我报名参加了学校新闻社，正是通过这个平台，我接触到了新闻界。A. set off for动身前往；B. dropped out of退学；C. signed up for报名参加；D. looked forward to期待。根据下文“the School News Club”以及“it was through this platform that I was __2__ to the world of journalism”可知，此处是指报名参加新闻社，signed up for符合语境。故选C。 【42题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我报名参加了学校新闻社，正是通过这个平台，我接触到了新闻界。A. opposed反对；B. introduced介绍、使接触；C. appointed任命；D. tailored定制。根据上文“the School News Club”以及“was __2__ to”可知，该平台让作者接触到新闻领域，introduced符合语境。故选B。 【43题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在打磨写作技能的渴望驱使下，我写了第一篇文章。A. Controlled控制；B. Fueled推动，驱使；C. Dragged拖拽；D. Forced强迫。根据下文“by a desire to polish”以及“I wrote my first article”可知，渴望是写作的动力，Fueled符合语境。故选B。 【44题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：看到自己的文字被印刷出来，我真的很惊喜，心中燃起了火焰。A. amazed惊讶的；B. terrified害怕的；C. discouraged气馁的；D. confused困惑的。根据下文“see my words printed”以及“a flame was lit in my heart”可知，作者看到自己的文章变成印刷体，心情是开心惊喜的，amazed符合语境。故选A。 【45题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：14岁时，我面临的最大挑战出现了：作为交换生离开家乡前往英国贝德福德。A. existed存在；B. approached接近；C. emerged出现；D. faded褪色。根据上文“At fourteen”以及下文“leaving my hometown for Bedford, England, as an exchange student”可知，挑战在此时出现了，emerged符合语境。故选C。 【46题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我成了一名“海外通讯员”，每周写博客记录英国的校园生活。A. assistant助手；B. resident居民；C. traveler旅行者；D. correspondent通讯员。根据上文“My journey as a journalist”及下文“writing weekly blogs about British school life”可知，作者成了记录生活的通讯员，correspondent符合语境。故选D。 【47题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我记录了在英国的学习之旅，捕捉文化冲击、最初的孤独以及我逐渐的适应。A. postponed推迟；B. clarified澄清；C. documented记录；D. prioritized优先处理。根据上文“writing weekly blogs about British school life”可知，此处是指记录经历，documented符合语境。故选C。 【48题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我记录了在英国的学习之旅，捕捉文化冲击、最初的孤独以及我逐渐的适应。A. recovery恢复；B. adaptation适应；C. resistance抵抗；D. acceptance接受。根据上文“the culture shock, the initial loneliness, and my gradual”的发展逻辑可知，开始是冲击，后续是逐渐适应，adaptation符合语境。故选B。 【49题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的故事充满了对两种文化的深刻洞察，很快引起了公众的关注。A. insight洞察；B. investigation调查；C. division划分；D. integration融合。根据下文“into two cultures, soon drew public attention”可知，此处是指对文化的深刻理解与洞察，insight符合语境。故选A。 【50题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：出乎意料的是，我的学校在年度海报、网站和社交媒体上展示了我的故事，用它来突出英国教育的多元体验。A. Apparently显然；B. Definitely肯定；C. Unfortunately不幸地；D. Unexpectedly出乎意料地。根据下文“my school featured my story on their annual poster, website, and social media”可知，学校公开展示作者的故事是意外可喜的收获，Unexpectedly符合语境。故选D。 【51题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的努力得到了学校的认可。A. criticism批评；B. recognition认可；C. permission许可；D. sympathy同情。根据上文“my school featured my story on their annual poster, website, and social media”以及下文“I was even invited to give a speech at school”可知，公开展示作品和邀请讲座体现了学校对作者的肯定与认可，recognition符合语境。故选B。 【52题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：尽管我毕业后打算学习计算机科学，但写作永远是我生命中珍贵的爱好。A. ability能力；B. refusal拒绝；C. intention打算；D. anxiety焦虑。根据下文“to study computer science after graduating”可知，此处是指未来的计划、打算，intention符合语境。故选C。 【53题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：新闻工作教会了我各种技能，比如研究、采访和编辑，这些技能我至今仍在使用。A. carry携带，具有（某品质或特点）；B. share分享；C. compare比较；D. exchange交换。根据上文“still”以及下文“with me today”可知，这些技能是作者一直拥有的，carry符合语境。故选A。 【54题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：对我的学术追求和个人成长而言，这些技能都被证明是极有价值的。A. impossible不可能的；B. insignificant无关紧要的；C. innovative创新的；D. invaluable极有价值的。根据上文“writing will always be a cherished hobby in my life”以及下文“not just in my academic pursuits but also in my personal growth”可知，这些技能是正面积极的、值得珍视的，invaluable符合语境。故选D。 【55题详解】 考查介词词义辨析。句意：我意识到，新闻工作不仅是一种爱好，更是理解世界的一种方式。A. beyond超出；B. without没有；C. upon在……之上；D. through通过。根据下文“being a hobby”与“a means of understanding the world and contributing to it in a meaningful way”的逻辑关系可知，此处是指不仅仅是、不止于，beyond符合语境。故选A。 第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 In recent years, a new cultural wave has swept across China and beyond. This cultural wave, Chinese Guochao, ____56____ (date) back to the early 21st century, blends traditional elements with modern fashion. It has now grown into a global trend that reflects both modern creativity and national pride. Guochao today ____57____ (practice) through constant innovation and collaboration between designers and technology companies. Classic themes such as dragons and peonies are ____58____ (incredible) blended with digital art and packaging design, turning them into viral hits on platforms like TikTok and Xiaohongshu. It values cultural integration and ____59____ (precise) in every artistic detail, showing how traditional beauty can fit a global stage. Each product plays ____60____ unique role — for instance, Li-Ning’s jackets or Xiaomi’s calligraphy-themed phone cases — perfectly balancing modern taste with deep cultural roots. Many young designers devote their lives to mastering Guochao design. They study traditional art tirelessly, experiment with modern styles, and refine their ideas day after day ____61____ (transform) local inspiration into global brands. Today, Guochao attracts people ____62____ all ages and backgrounds. Schools and ____63____ (studio) offer workshops to cultivate cultural pride and creativity, while global fashion shows highlight its growing influence. ____64____ makes Guochao truly special is its power to tell Chinese stories through modern design. _____65_____ it continues to expand worldwide, more young talents join in, spreading Chinese culture and confidence to every corner of the world. 【答案】56. dating 57. is practiced 58. incredibly 59. precision 60. a 61. to transform 62. of##from 63. studios 64. What 65. As##When 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍国潮文化的起源、发展现状及融合传统与现代元素走向全球的特点。 【56题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这股名为中国国潮的文化浪潮始于21世纪初，将传统元素与现代时尚相融合。此处为非谓语动词作定语，This cultural wave与date为主动关系，用现在分词dating。故填dating。 【57题详解】 考查动词时态和语态。句意：如今的国潮是通过设计师与科技公司的不断创新和合作来践行的。此处为谓语动词，描述客观事实用一般现在时，Guochao与practice为被动关系，主语为单数，所以谓语动词用is practiced。故填is practiced。 【58题详解】 考查副词。句意：龙、牡丹等经典主题与数字艺术、包装设计极其融合，在抖音、小红书等平台迅速走红。此处修饰动词blended，用incredible的副词形式incredibly，意为“极其”。故填incredibly。 【59题详解】 考查名词。句意：它注重文化融合，讲究每一处艺术细节的精准度，展现了传统之美如何登上国际舞台。此处与cultural integration并列作values的宾语，用precise的名词形式precision，意为“精准度”，为不可数名词。故填precision。 【60题详解】 考查冠词。句意：每件产品都扮演着独特的角色——比如李宁的夹克或小米的书法主题手机壳——完美平衡了现代审美与深厚的文化底蕴。此处为固定搭配play a role，意为“扮演角色”，unique是以辅音音素开头的单词，用不定冠词a。故填a。 【61题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：他们孜孜不倦地研习传统艺术，尝试现代风格，日复一日打磨创意，旨在将本土灵感转化为国际品牌。此处为非谓语动词作目的状语，用动词不定式to transform。故填to transform。 【62题详解】 考查介词。句意：如今，国潮吸引了各个年龄段、各种背景的人群。此处为固定搭配people of/from all ages and backgrounds，意为“各个年龄段、各种背景的人群”，用介词of/from。故填of/from。 【63题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：学校和工作室开设工作坊，培养文化自豪感和创新力，而国际时装秀也彰显着它日益增长的影响力。此处与Schools并列作主语，studio为可数名词，用复数形式studios。故填studios。 【64题详解】 考查主语从句。句意：国潮真正的特别之处在于，它能够通过现代设计讲述中国故事。此处引导主语从句，从句中缺少主语，表“……的事物”，用连接词what，位于句首，首字母大写。故填What。 【65题详解】 考查连词。句意：随着国潮在全球持续发展，越来越多的青年才俊加入其中，将中国文化与自信传播到世界的每个角落。此处为连词引导的状语从句，结合句意，此处表示“随着/当……时”，用连词as/when引导时间状语从句，位于句首，首字母需大写。故填As/When。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66. 假定你是李华，得知校英语广播站负责人正在招募英语稿件编辑（English Script Editor）你很感兴趣。该岗位主要负责筛选英文新闻素材、撰写校园英文广播稿并协助策划英语主题栏目。请写封邮件申请这个岗位。要点如下： 1. 说明你的个人优势 2. 期待得到面试机会 注意： 1. 写作词数应为100个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答； Dear Sir/Madam, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Lihua 【答案】Dear Sir/Madam, I’m Li Hua, a Grade Two student. Having learned that you’re recruiting an English Script Editor for our school’s English radio station, I’m writing to apply for the position. Firstly, I have a proficient command of English, especially in written expression. Secondly, As a keen follower of English news, I have a keen eye for selecting appealing campus news materials, which will undoubtedly cater to students’ diverse needs. Additionally, the experience of assisting in organizing the school’s English culture week equips me with the competence to collaborate on planning English-themed programs. I would greatly appreciate the opportunity for an interview to further demonstrate my capabilities. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写封邮件申请英语稿件编辑职位。 【详解】1.词汇积累 选择：choose→select 能力：competence→ability 合作：collaborate→cooperate 吸引人的：appealing→attractive 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Additionally, the experience of assisting in organizing the school’s English culture week equips me with the competence to collaborate on planning English-themed programs. 拓展句：Since I have experience assisting in organizing the school’s English Culture Week, I possess the competence to collaborate on planning similar English-themed programs. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Having learned that you’re recruiting an English Script Editor for our school’s English radio station, I’m writing to apply for the position.（运用了that引导宾语从句） 【高分句型2】Additionally, the experience of assisting in organizing the school’s English culture week equips me with the competence to collaborate on planning English-themed programs.（运用了动名词作宾语） 第二节（满分 25 分） 67. 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 a hot day in New York City. I had brunch with a friend and picked up my new glasses. All done and headed back on the train. I wanted to yell at a couple of people for their rude behavior, but wisely just sat quietly. An old black gentleman entered the far end of the train car. In worn but neat clothes, he tipped his faded cap and greeted everyone with a warm “Good afternoon, folks.” Most ignored him, with cold blank faces. Then, he started to sing. I didn’t turn my head, but I felt a smile in my soul. Many people ask for money on the train, but I always feel happy when someone offers music instead. It feels like a gift. I let the notes settle in for a second before my eyes wandered. A young boy across from me, maybe ten, watched him, swaying (摇摆) to the rhythm, his mother too distracted by her phone to notice. He started his second song and my heart did a happy dance. “Lean on me, when you’re not strong. I’ll be your friend...” I love that song! Without thinking, I softly sang a little harmony with him. Right away, I decided he could have the $5 bill in my purse. He looked tall and thin, but he had a strong voice and kind energy. Life had clearly been hard for him, but he still stood tall and carried himself with quiet dignity. I rolled the bill tightly and waited for him to make his way to me. He held the overhead bar to steady himself as he inched down the car, pausing briefly beside each seat like he was waiting for a sign — though no one glanced up. No one was making any moves to give him coins or reach for their wallet. 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。 Paragraph 1: Somehow, he noticed me singing along. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: It was still hot and sticky inside the car, but something had changed. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Somehow, he noticed me singing along. He looked up and slowly walked toward me, his eyes shining with surprise and warmth. I slipped the rolled bill into his rough hand, and he gave me a grateful nod. Then, leaning closer, he whispered, “Sing with me, sister.” Without hesitation, I joined him. Our voices blended, his strong and soulful, mine soft but steady. For a moment, the crowded train car felt like a tiny concert hall, filled not with heat and impatience, but with harmony. It was still hot and sticky inside the car, but something had changed. One by one, passengers lifted their heads, listening. The young boy’s swaying turned into clapping, his laughter breaking through the dull silence. A few others began humming along, and even his mother put down her phone. When the song ended, coins and bills appeared in the man’s cap from every direction. He stood taller, pride glowing in his smile, and I felt a quiet joy — proof that even in a weary city, music could open hearts and bring strangers together. 【解析】 【导语】故事以人物为线索展开，讲述纽约市炎热的一天，作者和朋友吃早午餐、取新眼镜后乘火车返程。车上一位衣衫陈旧但整洁的黑人老先生主动问候众人并唱歌，多数乘客无视他，作者却很喜欢这如同礼物的音乐，还跟着轻声和声，打算把钱包里的5美元给他。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①根据第一段首句“不知怎么的，他注意到我在跟着唱。”可知，接下来可描写他靠近作者，并邀请作者一起合唱，他们歌声改变了车厢的氛围。 ②根据第二段首句“车里仍然又热又粘，但有些事情发生了变化。”可知，接下来可描写乘客们的变化（注视着、跟着哼唱、给钱）以及作者的感悟。 2.续写线索：他注意到作者——靠近作者并邀请合唱——改变车厢的氛围——乘客们也加入（有的注视着、有的哼唱）——作者的感悟 3.词类激活 行为类 ①走向：walk toward/approach ②交织：blend/mix ③抬起：lift/raise 情绪类 ①温情：warmth/affection ②感激的：grateful/appreciative 【点睛】【高分句型1】He looked up and slowly walked toward me, his eyes shining with surprise and warmth.（运用了“名词+现在分词”的独立主格结构） 【高分句型2】 He stood taller, pride glowing in his smile, and I felt a quiet joy — proof that even in a weary city, music could open hearts and bring strangers together.（运用了that引导的同位语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。What about organizing a party for mother's day? Let's do something different. How about taking mom on a picnic with the whole family in the countryside? I'm sure you will . love IT good idea. It's also Better than giving her some material gifts. My husband sits in front of the computer for hours every saturday, surfing the internet. Well, the internet has that effect on a lot of people, but IT supplies people with all kinds of information. I'll attended lecture on wednesday. Let's discuss the plan further at the friday meeting. but i'll be leaving for paris on thursday afternoon. Maybe we can talk that morning . over breakfast. Sounds great. Is your hotel room okay? Well. it's certainly big enough. There's also plenty of space in the bathroom and the staff are attentive. I wish I had a Better view, though. There's nothing to see except the cars in the parking garage. This is White. We have to change the schedule again. I really want to meet with you. I just need to sort out my schedule. Well, I know you're pretty busy, but we have to work fast on this, otherwise we'll lose the market. 第二节，听下面五段对话或独白。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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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，回答第六和第7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Bruce, what about going to the theater this . afternoon? I already have plans for this afternoon. I'll go and clear garbage. Why do you do that? I want to do . something to help the environment. Now i'm a member of a volunteer community group started by my neighbor. Or we clear litter in those parks every weekend in our town. You can join us if you want. is a good chance to do something meaningful. I guess i'll see the movie some other time though. I managed to get the tickets yesterday. awesome. Shall I pick you up at your place at one thirty this afternoon? That's great. Bruce. What about going to the theater this afternoon? Sorry, jen fer, I already have plans for this afternoon. I'll go in clear garbage. Why do you do that? I want to do something . to help the environment. Now i'm a member of a volunteer community group started by my neighbor. We clear litter in those parks every weekend in our town. You can join us if you want. is a good chance to do something meaningful. I guess i'll see the movie some other time though. I managed to get the tickets yesterday. awesome. Shall I pick you up at your place at one thirty . this afternoon? That's great. 听下面一段对话，回答第八至第13个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。I can't believe we spent so much last month. Reader. did we? How much more did we spend than a month . before last IT was about one thousand. one hundred dollars. That's a lot. What did we pay for? Well. the largest amount went to the repair of heating system of the house. IT was six hundred and ninety five dollars. What about the other four hundred dollars? Here's the bank statement. You just look at IT yourself. Oh, I wrote a tack of two hundred fourteen dollars for the skin care product on the eighth of the month, and one hundred forty nine dollars for two pairs of shoes on the sixth. That's right. Red, my dear. We have to tighten our budget for . things we don't need. I can't believe we spent so much last month. Reader. did we? How much more did we spend than the month before last . IT was about one thousand, one hundred dollars. That's a lot. What did we pay for? Well, the largest amount went to the repair of heating system of the house. IT was six hundred and ninety five dollars. What about the other four hundred dollars? Here's the bank statement. You just look at IT yourself. Oh, I wrote a check of two hundred fourteen dollars for the skin care product on the eighth of the month and one hundred forty nine dollars for two pairs of shoes on the sixth. That's right. Red, my dear, we have to tight our budget for . things we don't need. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13 3个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Stephen, I had a miserable experience this morning. IT was rainy, so I took a taxi to work, but the taxi driver was a Green hand. Then I tried walking, but I got bad directions and got lost. Oh, that's terrible. Were you late? Yeah, I arrived at my company at eight, thirty, thirty minutes late for my work. Oh, I am never late for my work. I used to catch the first bus, and I was always crowded. Now I drive to work, and I usually set off early to avoid the rush hour. But the parking around here is so expensive. Actually, I drive to work with some of the other here so we can share the gas and parking fees. Do you think . I could share a right too? It's a pity that we don't have any more space in the car. Maybe you can get to work by subway, especially when IT rains. It's more reliable than taking the bus or driving the car, and it's totally worth IT. I see it's a good idea. Thank you so much, Stephen. I had a miserable experience this morning. IT was rainy, so I took a taxi to work, but the taxi driver was a Green hand. Then I tried walking, but I got bad directions and got lost. Oh, that's terrible. Were you late? Yeah, I arrived at my company at eight, thirty, thirty minutes late for my work. Oh, I am never late for my work. I used to catch the first bus, and I was always crowded. Now I drive to work, and I usually set off early, avoid the rush hour. but the parking around here is so expensive. Actually. I drive to work with some of the other employees here so we can share the gas and parking fees. Do you . think I could share a right too? It's a pity that we don't have any more space in the car. Maybe you can get to work by subway, especially when IT rains. It's more reliable than taking the bus or driving the car, and it's totally worth IT. I see it's a good idea. Thank you so much. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17 4个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Mike, have you heard about the new art exhibition at data art institute? no. Is there anything special about IT? The new exhibition is called then go and european landscapes. IT centers around european and landscape paintings. IT includes works by then go. Charles friend, what di J. M. W. Turner, john constable and more specially . forward to looking at them goes, works. me. The two mango pieces are landscapes painted in france in july eighty ninety during the artists last month of live. When will the exhibition begin and . has already begun? IT was open to the public on march fifth, and IT will run through september forth. Have you already gone to IT? No, i'll go to IT this saturday. What about joining me? Good idea. Do we have to pay to look at the exhibition? Of course, general admission is fifteen dollars for adults, ten dollars for seniors over sixty years old and active military members. However, it's free for children aged six and Younger. Then our book tickets this afternoon. Mike, have you heard about the new art exhibition at data art institute? no. Is there anything special about IT? The new exhibition is called then go and european landscapes. IT centres around european landscape paintings. IT includes works by vengo, Charles friend, what di, J. M. W. Turner, john constable and more. I especially . look forward to looking at van goes works. me too. The two then go pieces are landscapes painted in france in july eighteen ninety during the artists last month alive. When will the exhibition begin? IT has already begun. IT was open to the public on march fifth, and IT will run through september forth. Have you already gone to IT? No, i'll go to IT this saturday. What about joining me? Good idea. Do we have to pay to look at the exhibition? Of course, general admission is fifteen dollars for adults, ten dollars for seniors over sixty years old and active military members. However, it's free for children aged six and Younger. Then i'll book tickets this afternoon. 听下面一段独白，回答第18至第23个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Brighter days are upon us. New life in nature are at the forefront of our minds. It's great time to see new birds and other wildlife and teach your children about what fathered friends live among us. To help with this, vine house farm has created a series of educational bird cards to teach children about the birds around them. It's meant to inspire children to take a look outside and see what wild life they can see, with the aim that they can adopt the same passion for birds and other wildlife. The cards have bright colors and a clearly displayed image of each bird. The birds are not drawn by artists, their photographs of real birds. There's information about birds on the cards. Vine house farm says it's so important that the Younger generation are aware of the importance birds have on our ecosystem and society in general. Madhouse farm has a wealth of wildlife knowledge. Parents can encourage your children to get engaged with birds, sense other wildlife. It's worth IT taking the time to identify the birds, to explore and fully immerse themselves in the beauty. This is a great way to teach them about the vironment and the importance of nature conservation. If you want your children to go out and watch birds, you can visit wine house, farm site and buy the cards. Now those cards will keep your children entertained while also learning. Brighter days are upon us. New life in nature are at the forefront of our minds. It's great time to see new birds and other wildlife and teach your children about what feared friends live among us. To help with this, vine house farm has created a series of educational bird cards to teach children about the birds around them. It's meant to inspire children to take a look outside and see what world of life they can see, with the aim that they can adopt the same passion for birds and other wildlife. The cards have bright colors and a clearly displayed image of each bird. The birds are not drawn by artists, their photographs of real birds. There's information about birds on the cards. Vine house farm says it's so important that the Younger generation are aware of the importance birds have on our ecosystem and society in general. Mine house farm has a wealth of wildlife knowledge. Parents can encourage your children to get engaged with birds, sense other wildlife. It's worth at taking the time to identify the birds, to explore and fully immerse themselves in the beauty. This is a great way to teach them about the environment and the importance of nature conservation. If you want your children to go out and watch birds, you can visit vine house farm site and buy the cards. Now those cards will keep your children entertained while also learning.