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2025—2026学年度第一学期教育教学质量调研试卷 高三英语 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，有两分钟时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the woman? A. A clerk. B. A teacher. C. A student. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where is the woman probably from? A. Peru. B. Britain. C. Mexico. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What’s the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Co-workers. B. Teacher and student. C. Mother and son. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man struggle with? A. Writing good sentence structures. B. Using the right verb tenses. C. Choosing the right words. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why did the woman get fined? A. For speeding. B. For running a red light. C. For driving the wrong way. 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 probable relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Classmates. C. Colleagues. 7. What is the man trying to do? A. Send a text message. B. Get the phone number. C. Escape redoing homework. 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. When is the party? A On Saturday. B. On Friday. C. On Monday. 9. How did the man feel about his interview? A. Bad. B. Just so-so. C. Very good. 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】 10. When were the speakers supposed to meet? A. At 4:00 pm. B. At 4:30 pm. C. At 5:00 pm. 11. What did the man do to help the driver? A. He called the police. B. He stopped the driver’s car. C. He took the driver to the hospital. 12. Where does the conversation take place? A. At a bus stop. B. At the woman’s home. C. At a restaurant. 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】 13. Why does the man talk to the woman? A. To invite her to a library. B. To borrow a book from her. C. To share good news with her. 14. What does the man think of Whispers in the Shadows? A. It’s appealing. B. It’s uninteresting. C. It’s heartbreaking. 15. What kind of book is Echoes of Eternity? A. A thriller. B. A fiction book. C. A non-fiction book. 16. What will the speakers do this afternoon? A. Buy books. B. Attend class. C. Explore the library. 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】 17. What is the common belief about our brain’s processing speed? A. It reaches its peak at the age of 20. B. It doesn’t decrease before 40. C. It remains constant until 60. 18. What was the age range of the people included in the study? A. From 10 to 60. B. From 20 to 80. C. From 10 to 80. 19. Why do older people make decisions more slowly according to Dr. von Krause? A. They become more careful. B. They process information slower. C. They need more time to get information. 20. What benefit can people get from the study? A. It may help increase the mental processing speed. B. It may improve people’s ability to concentrate. C. It may contribute to the research on diseases. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Four Great Musicals for You Drama 101 Preparing a party for their beloved high school drama teacher on the eve of her retirement, a group of students describe how she changed their lives in this heartwarming and inspiring musical. This musical features a cast of young artists aged 13 — 19. It’s sure to touch the hearts of theatre kids of every age. TITA Jokes The show centers around the women in our lives like our aunts, moms, daughters and partners. Through this musical, many of you will see more clearly their struggles and heartaches, and also how they deal with comedy and songs. In the musical, the performers sing and dance. They’re humorous, enjoying making jokes. Be Kind, Rewind When fifteen-year-old Deirdre is sent to live with her cousins in 1995, she gets a job at the local video store where she falls in love with movies. The story is funny and heartwarming. This musical shines a light on growing up in the mid-90’s and honors the now-extinct video store. For those who are missing life in the 90’s, like songs and movies at that time, this show will touch them. Unravelled: A New Musical Three of the greatest love stories of all time (Romeo & Juliet, Orpheus & Eurydice, Della & Jim in The Gift of the Magi) are wonderfully retold and re-imagined to create an entirely new story of love. All three stories begin as they always have, but quickly intertwined (紧密相连). “The idea of writing one musical with all three separate stories never occurred to me until I wanted to write a completely different show”, said the director, Andrew Seok. 21. Which audience does Drama 101 intend to target? A. College theatre majors. B. High school drama lovers. C. Adults interested in theatre. D. Theatre experts of all ages. 22. What contributed to the creation of Unravelled: A New Musical? A. The dissatisfaction with traditional musical adaptations. B. The goal to make old stories interesting for today’s audience. C. The appeal of three legendary romantic tales. D. The director’s desire to develop an original show. 23. Which part of a website is the text most probably chosen from? A. Health B. Exercise C. Entertainment D. Economy B A small cabinet filled with teacups I’ve collected over the years just sits around the corner. There are none I would consider priceless, except for one. It’s a light gray cup made of bone china. On the outside was a design of an Asian-themed dragon. Inside, a woman’s lovely face peered up from the bottom. My grandfather, whom we called Papaw, gave me the teacup when I was 9. “I thought of you when I saw this,”he said, “so I bought it for you.” The teacup was beautiful and unique, the very opposite of how I saw myself: just plain and shy. Yet my grandfather saw something in this teacup that reminded him of me. My confidence grew as I entered my teens, and so did my fascination with teacups. Papaw passed away when I was 18, and I was so grateful to have the cup to remember him by. Papaw didn’t tell me where he got it. I guessed it was probably from one of his visits to flea markets. I’ve visited countless antique stores searching for a similar-style teacup, but in vain. One afternoon 10 years ago, I accidentally crashed the teacup while cleaning! My treasure was gone. If I had broken any other cup, I would have dumped the pieces in the trash without hesitation, but not this one, my only reminder of Papaw. Even though I didn’t know what to do with the broken pieces, I gathered them up and put them in a small box. A few years later, my husband made a wooden cabinet to showcase all the teacups I had collected. I arranged them on the shelves but found my collection incomplete without the teacup that meant the most to me. I found the box with the shattered remains of my treasure and painstakingly glued each piece until it was set. I displayed it in the center of the top shelf. Only up close can one see the imperfections, and for me, they only add to its beauty. They remind me that while life’s challenges have left their mark, we can emerge from them as we meant to be, someone resilient and confident, rare and precious. Someone with unique qualities and talents to offer. 24. What makes the teacup a treasure to the writer? A. It was a rare antique. B. It was bought at a flea market. C. It was from her grandfather. D. It was designed to be one of a kind. 25. What did the writer keep the broken pieces for? A. She plans to sell them later. B. She expects to turn them into art. C. She hopes to repair them someday. D. She wants to maintain the link to Papaw. 26 Why did the writer display the repaired teacup? A. To show her repair skills. B. To make her collection bigger. C To beautify its broken parts. D. To honor its profound influence. 27. What is the story mainly about? A. A fascination with teacups. B. A life-changing gift. C. An appreciation for family. D. A love-bonding interest. C You expect to see doctors at hospitals. But some volunteers bring dogs to visit patients. The idea is that interacting with pets can help people relax and even speed someone's recovery. But there hasn't been much research to prove it. That inspired researchers at the University of Saskatchewan. The researchers set a test and had therapy (治疗) dogs visit 97 patients in a hospital. After one 10-minute visit, 43 percent of the patients said they felt less pain. Almost half reported they were less worried. Another 101 patients with no dog visit reported no change in these aspects. Although the amount of pain relief was small, a drop can be important. Sandra Barker, who started one of the first therapy dog programs, likes the study - for it involved a lot of subjects. She notes many studies have included only a small number of patients. This can be a problem, as larger studies tend to be stronger and their findings more accurate. However, some people are allergic (过敏的) to pet hair or afraid of dogs. The animals might ever bring an illness to the hospital, or pick up an illness from a patient. Thus, according to researchers, dogs must be brushed at least 24 hours before a therapy visit and checked to make sure they show no signs of illness. At the same time, they must be well-trained and have the right personality for the work. Volunteers should get training if they want to use their pets as therapy animals. The teams must make sure hospitals know when they are coming. This way, people with pet allergies can avoid the visiting dogs. In every case, Barker points out that patients must be given the chance to say “no” or “yes”. But as the study shows, in the right environment and for the right people, dogs just might be the medicine. 28. Why did the researchers perform their test? A. To help patients ease the pain. B. To prove the effect of pet therapy. C. To promote patient-pet interactions. D. To find reasons for patients’ illnesses. 29. How did the researchers conduct their test? A. By making comparisons. B. By following time order. C. By analyzing different causes. D. By providing typical examples. 30. What does Sandra Barker think of the study? A. Serious. B. Influential. C. Creative. D. Reliable. 31. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. The disadvantages of pet therapy. B. Rules of choosing a therapy dog. C. Advice on conducting pet therapy. D. Strategies for training therapy dogs D A new island has appeared in the middle of a lake in southeastern Alaska after this land lost contact with a melting glacier, NASA satellite images reveal. The land, named Prow Knob, is a small mountain that was formerly surrounded by the Alsek Glacier in Glacier Bay National Park. However, Alsek Glacier has been retreating (退缩) for decades, slowly separating itself from Prow Knob and leaving a growing freshwater lake. A recent satellite image, taken in August, reveals that the glacier has now lost all connection to Prow Knob. Prow Knob provides a clear visual example of how glaciers are thinning and retreating in southeastern Alaska. “Along the coastal plain of southeastern Alaska, water is rapidly replacing ice,” Lindsey Doermann, a science writer, wrote in the statement. “Glaciers in this area are thinning and retreating, with meltwater forming proglacial lakes(冰堰湖) off their fronts. In one of these growing watery expanses, a new island has emerged.” The late glaciologist Austin Post, who took photographs of Alsek in 1960, named Prow Knob after its likeness to the prow (pointed front part of a ship). Post and fellow glaciologist Mauri Pelto, a professor of environmental science at Nichols College in Massachusetts, previously predicted that Alsek Glacier would release Prow Knob in 2020, based on the rate it was retreating between 1960 and 1990. The glacier has therefore clung (抓住) on to its mountain for slightly longer than initially predicted. Many of Earth’s glaciers are retreating as the planet gets warmer due to climate change. Last year was the hottest year for global average temperatures since records began, while 2025 has been marked by a string of record-breaking and near-record-breaking hot months. Glacier ice loss not only exacerbates sea level rise but also threatens freshwater availability, increases the risk of geological disasters and dramatically changes mountain landscapes, according to the study. 32. What caused the emergence of the new island? A. Volcanic activity. B. Heavy rainfall. C. Retreat of glaciers. D. Rising sea levels. 33. How was the actual retreat of Alsek Glacier compared to the experts’ prediction? A. It was faster than anticipated. B. It matched the prediction exactly. C. It changed direction unexpectedly. D. It was slightly slower than predicted. 34. What does the underlined word “exacerbates” in the last paragraph mean? A. Prevents. B. Worsens. C. Enhances. D. Restores. 35. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. The Birth of a New Island in Alaska B. Climate Change and Glacier Melting C. The Impact of the Glacier Retreat D. Alaska’s Changing Landscape 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Music is more than sound; it is a universal language that transcends (超越) borders and beliefs, connecting us at the core of our shared humanity. ____36____ Science has confirmed what humanity has always sensed: music touches the mind, body, and spirit. ____37____ For example in ancient Greece, music was considered an essential part of education, and it was believed that it could shape one’s character. Similarly, in many native cultures, music is used in spiritual ceremonies to connect with God and maintain social bonds. In modern times, music continues to be a powerful tool for self-expression and communication. The impact of music on our brains is both fascinating and complex. When we listen to music, our brains release dopamine (多巴胺), a neurotransmitter connected with pleasure and reward. This chemical reaction explains why music can make us feel happy, excited, or even miss the past. ____38____ Studies have shown that listening to calming music can lower blood pressure, slow down the heart rate, and promote relaxation. The therapeutic (治疗) benefits of music have been widely recognized. Music therapy is a growing field that uses music to address physical and emotional needs. It has been proven effective in treating various conditions, including depression, anxiety, and even physical pain. ____39____ The future of music is bright and full of possibilities. In the digital age, music has become more accessible than ever. With media platforms, people can discover and share music from all over the world. ____40____ The global connectivity has led to the integration of different musical styles, creating new and exciting forms of music. However, the ease of access also means that the music industry is more competitive and artists must constantly innovate to stand out. A. Music is deeply rooted in human history and culture. B. While music has countless benefits, it is not always positive. C. The role of music in education has been debated for centuries. D. Moreover, music has the ability to reduce stress and anxiety levels. E. This has allowed for a greater exchange of musical ideas and cultures. F. It is also a force that influences health and emotions at the deepest levels. G. This is why music is often used in surgery to help patients recover from illnesses. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 A post on Facebook is melting (融化) hearts everywhere after a grandpa shared the sweetest story about “babysitting” his granddaughter’s doll on a long trucking ____41____. This is what he wrote: Last night, while I was watching the weather report for the next day’s ____42____, my granddaughter came into the room, ____43____ her doll, Rosie, in her arms. “Grandpa,” she said, “Can you babysit Rosie tomorrow? She really wants to go trucking with you.” Her eyes were ____44____, the way kids get when they’re about to ask for something big. She wanted me to ____45____ her doll! I could have said no. But I knew that wasn’t what she ____46____. So I told her, “Alright. I’ll take good care of her. I ____47____.” This morning, she passed Rosie into my hands and gave me a(n) ____48____: “Don’t let her fall.” I nodded like I got a ____49____ to protect the crown jewels (皇家珠宝). And honestly, it turned out the doll made my trip feel less ____50____. Around noon, I stopped at a truck stop. I buckled (扣住) Rosie into the seat before I got out — wouldn’t want her to fall, as____51____. That’s when a guy walked by my window and asked “You, uh... hauling (托运) a passenger?” I laughed and explained the ____52____. Then he smiled — big, wide, warm. “My granddaughter makes me haul around her teddy bears,” he said and showed me the ____53____ of them on his phone. We both laughed, shaking our heads, two grown men ____54____ then by the power of small girls and soft toys. The doll didn’t weigh a thing. Yet somehow, she carried everything that ____55____. 41. A. trip B. game C. trace D. performance 42. A. finding B. accommodation C. challenge D. route 43. A. holding B. sticking C. attaching D. hiding 44. A. sleepy B. clear C. reliable D. serious 45 A. search for B. call on C. look after D. devote to 46. A. expected B. advocated C. forecasted D. opposed 47. A. complain B. promise C. remember D. admit 48. A. answer B. pose C. trial D. rule 49. A. secret B. mission C. promotion D. right 50. A. busy B. dangerous C. lonely D. intense 51. A. instructed B. allowed C. predicted D. estimated 52. A. plan B. deal C. accident D. instance 53. A. locations B. facts C. photos D. proofs 54. A. compared B. connected C. confused D. controlled 55. A. improves B. happened C. appeared D. matters 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。 The Year of the Horse The Chinese Lunar New Year is ____56____ time-honored tradition, with each year associated ____57____ one of the twelve zodiac animals. 2026 is the Year of the Horse, a sign deeply rooted in Chinese culture, representing energy, courage and loyalty. Horses ____58____(use) as a vital means of transportation since ancient times in China. They were not only tools for travel ____59____ also loyal companions in battles. A good horse was of great ____60____(important) to generals, for it could turn the tide of a war in a moment. Even today, many idioms related to horses are still popular, such as “An old horse knows the way”, ____61____ tells us that experienced people are more reliable. People born in the Year of the Horse ____62____(recognize) for their outgoing personalities and strong desire for freedom. They love challenges and are always ready ____63____(take) on new tasks. However, they need to avoid ____64____(act) impulsively when making important decisions. As the Year of the Horse draws near, families are busy preparing for the festival. It is a perfect time for family members to gather, share ____65____ look forward to a prosperous new year. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66. 近几年，由于短视频平台的兴起，短视频越来越受欢迎，可是短视频的弊端也逐渐显现，请给某英语报写一篇短文，内容包括： 1. 短视频的发展现状； 2. 说明短视频受欢迎的原因及弊端； 3. 你的看法。 注意：1. 词数80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Short Videos: A Double-Edged Sword ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 “What? Laura’s going to be home?” I said. My sister was the last person I wanted around the night of my birthday party. I was really looking forward to having the house all to myself while my friends were over. Trying to get my mother to understand, I said, “Mom, can’t you find some place for Laura to go, like cousin Ellie’s? Having her here will ruin everything!” I had finally talked my parents into letting me invite a few school friends. I had been waiting for this birthday party for weeks. And now I had to deal with my older sister being around. “Now Emily,” my mother said to me, “Laura will stay out of your way and in her own room. Besides, I don’t understand why you’re so upset about her being here.” After a pause, my mother continued, “She’s older than your friends and probably doesn’t want anything to do with them anyway.” I replied, “She will hang out and talk about something that we dislike.” My mother finally responded, “You need to change your attitude to Laura or there won’t be a party!” I had to give up. Finally the time for the party came. All kids arrived. My dad was still abroad and my mother went out, working in a shop nearby. The air was filled with excitement and freedom. I only hoped Laura would stay in her room. The scavenger hunt (寻物游戏) I had planned went well. The girls all returned to the living room with their treasures. We were ready for the next planned activity — sharing the birthday cake that was on the table of the living room. Suddenly, my friend Meeka noticed movement behind the curtains by the window. As we stepped over to see what it was, a squirrel ran out from behind the curtain, heading straight toward Jane! Panicked, it jumped onto Jane’s body and its sharp claws scratched her hand. The screams were everywhere and I had no idea what to do. 注意：续写词数应为150左右。 I stood still until Laura ran in to see what was happening. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I looked at Laura, wondering if she could help handle Jane’s wounds in her hand. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025—2026学年度第一学期教育教学质量调研试卷 高三英语 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，有两分钟时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the woman? A. A clerk. B. A teacher. C. A student. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: I don’t think I can meet the deadline. Do you think I should make up an excuse for failing to hand in my essay on time? M: Honestly, I wouldn’t. Just tell the teacher the truth. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where is the woman probably from? A. Peru. B. Britain. C. Mexico. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: Have you noticed that people here in Mexico stand very close together? M: Yes. It’s the same in Peru too. W: It’s the opposite in Britain. I was a little uncomfortable here at first. But after a few days, I’m getting used to it. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What’s the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Co-workers. B. Teacher and student. C. Mother and son. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: Tom, are you going to talk with Allen’s parents? M: Yes. Allen is doing well in his study. And he grows in good tune with his classmates. But he is always late. W: I caught him coming late for my class several times. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man struggle with? A. Writing good sentence structures. B. Using the right verb tenses. C. Choosing the right words. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: Ms. Brown, do you have a second to go over my last homework assignment with me? I think I struggled a bit with the grammar. W: Sure. Your sentence structures and word choices were all very good, but you did sometimes switch between past and present tense. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why did the woman get fined? A. For speeding. B. For running a red light. C. For driving the wrong way. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: I can’t believe you got a ticket. Did you run a red light? W: Not exactly. I was driving at 40 miles an hour in a school zone. The fine is huge! It’s a lot more than the fine for going the wrong way on a one-way street. 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 probable relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Classmates. C. Colleagues. 7. What is the man trying to do? A. Send a text message. B. Get the phone number. C. Escape redoing homework. 【答案】6. A 7. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Your homework was messy. I need you to redo it. M: I’m sorry the phone keeps cutting out. I can hardly hear you. Could you please repeat that? W: You mean we have a bad connection on this phone but I can hear you clearly. M: Oh, perhaps my phone is out of order. I need to get in touch with the phone company. I will hang up and call you later. W: I will text you exactly what I 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】 8. When is the party? A. On Saturday. B. On Friday. C. On Monday. 9. How did the man feel about his interview? A. Bad. B. Just so-so. C. Very good. 【答案】8. A 9. B 【解析】 【原文】W: Jack, congratulations! M: Thanks. W: When do you start the new job? M: Next Monday. I’m having a party on Saturday to celebrate. Do you want to come? W: Yes, that sounds great! How was the interview? M: I didn’t think it went so well, but they called me back in later and said the job was mine. W: I knew you’d get it. You’re the perfect person for the job. M: I felt nervous throughout the interview. My hands were shaking. W: But you got it. Well done. 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】 10. When were the speakers supposed to meet? A. At 4:00 pm. B. At 4:30 pm. C. At 5:00 pm. 11. What did the man do to help the driver? A. He called the police. B. He stopped the driver’s car. C. He took the driver to the hospital. 12. Where does the conversation take place? A. At a bus stop. B. At the woman’s home. C. At a restaurant. 【答案】10. A 11. B 12. C 【解析】 【原文】W: It’s already 4:30 pm. You’re half an hour late. What happened? M: Something unexpected happened on my way here. While I was waiting for my bus, I saw a car moving slowly in a strange way. When I looked into an open window, I saw a man bending over the wheel. W: That was terrible. M: Yes. I immediately realized something was wrong. So I jumped into the moving car through the open window and stepped on the brake of the car. W: So did you take the man to the hospital? M: No. It turned out that two police officers were following the vehicle, but they failed to notice that medical help was needed. It was they that took the man to hospital for treatment. W: No wonder you were late. Well, you’ve done something great. You’re really a hero. But now let’s order our food. M: So you haven’t ordered yet? W: No. I don’t know what you love eating. 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】 13. Why does the man talk to the woman? A. To invite her to a library. B. To borrow a book from her. C. To share good news with her. 14. What does the man think of Whispers in the Shadows? A. It’s appealing. B. It’s uninteresting. C. It’s heartbreaking. 15. What kind of book is Echoes of Eternity? A. A thriller. B. A fiction book. C. A non-fiction book. 16. What will the speakers do this afternoon? A. Buy books. B. Attend class. C. Explore the library. 【答案】13. C 14. A 15. B 16. B 【解析】 【原文】M: Sarah, the City Library has just got some brand-new books. They gave me that fresh book smell. W: That’s good news! What kinds of books are they? M: A bit of everything, actually. There’s a new mystery thriller that’s been getting fantastic reviews. It’s called Whispers in the Shadows. I’m sure it could keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. W: Sounds interesting. What else caught your eye? M: In the fiction section, there’s a beautiful display of newly published novels. I picked one called Echoes of Eternity. It should be a heartbreaking story that unfolds against the background of a war. It’s about science, love, and sacrifice. W: I might check that one out. Anything else? M: Yes! There’s a non-fiction book called The Science of Happiness. It explores the psychology behind what makes us happy. W: Sounds nice. Let’s go to the library right now. M: Have you forgotten we have four classes this afternoon? We won’t have enough time to read there. We can go there this Wednesday afternoon instead. W: Alright. I’m looking forward to exploring the library the day after tomorrow. 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】 17. What is the common belief about our brain’s processing speed? A. It reaches its peak at the age of 20. B. It doesn’t decrease before 40. C. It remains constant until 60. 18. What was the age range of the people included in the study? A. From 10 to 60. B. From 20 to 80. C. From 10 to 80. 19. Why do older people make decisions more slowly according to Dr. von Krause? A. They become more careful. B. They process information slower. C. They need more time to get information. 20. What benefit can people get from the study? A. It may help increase the mental processing speed. B. It may improve people’s ability to concentrate. C. It may contribute to the research on diseases. 【答案】17. A 18. C 19. A 20. C 【解析】 【原文】M: Scientists in Germany have cast doubt on a previously believed assumption that the processing speed of our brains starts to decline from the age of 20. Until now, it has been thought that our level of understanding peaks when we are 20 and declines thereafter. Lead researcher doctor Mischa von Krause of Heidelberg University offered hope to older people who worry about increasing forgetfulness or reduced brainpower. He said mental abilities were still powerful at the age of 60 and do not decrease before then. The study was based on data from over 1.1 million people aged between 10 and 80 years old. The results showed that our mental processing speed remains relatively constant until the age of 60, but does start to decline from our seventh decade. The researchers said people’s mental processing speed actually increases in their 20s and remains high until 60. Dr. von Krause said until older adulthood, the speed of information processing in the task they studied hardly changed. He added that older people do take longer to make decisions, but said this was because we become more cautious and responsible as we age. The study could cast light on diseases such as Alzheimer’s. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Four Great Musicals for You Drama 101 Preparing a party for their beloved high school drama teacher on the eve of her retirement, a group of students describe how she changed their lives in this heartwarming and inspiring musical. This musical features a cast of young artists aged 13 — 19. It’s sure to touch the hearts of theatre kids of every age. TITA Jokes The show centers around the women in our lives like our aunts, moms, daughters and partners. Through this musical, many of you will see more clearly their struggles and heartaches, and also how they deal with comedy and songs. In the musical, the performers sing and dance. They’re humorous, enjoying making jokes. Be Kind, Rewind When fifteen-year-old Deirdre is sent to live with her cousins in 1995, she gets a job at the local video store where she falls in love with movies. The story is funny and heartwarming. This musical shines a light on growing up in the mid-90’s and honors the now-extinct video store. For those who are missing life in the 90’s, like songs and movies at that time, this show will touch them. Unravelled: A New Musical Three of the greatest love stories of all time (Romeo & Juliet, Orpheus & Eurydice, Della & Jim in The Gift of the Magi) are wonderfully retold and re-imagined to create an entirely new story of love. All three stories begin as they always have, but quickly intertwined (紧密相连). “The idea of writing one musical with all three separate stories never occurred to me until I wanted to write a completely different show”, said the director, Andrew Seok. 21. Which audience does Drama 101 intend to target? A. College theatre majors. B. High school drama lovers. C. Adults interested in theatre. D. Theatre experts of all ages. 22. What contributed to the creation of Unravelled: A New Musical? A. The dissatisfaction with traditional musical adaptations. B. The goal to make old stories interesting for today’s audience. C. The appeal of three legendary romantic tales. D. The director’s desire to develop an original show. 23. Which part of a website is the text most probably chosen from? A. Health B. Exercise C. Entertainment D. Economy 【答案】21. B 22. D 23. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个伟大的音乐剧。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据Drama 101部分“Preparing a party for their beloved high school drama teacher on the eve of her retirement, a group of students describe how she changed their lives in this heartwarming and inspiring musical. This musical features a cast of young artists aged 13 — 19. It’s sure to touch the hearts of theatre kids of every age. (一群学生在敬爱的高中戏剧老师退休前夕为她筹备派对，而在这部暖心又励志的音乐剧中，他们讲述了这位老师如何改变了自己的人生。这部音乐剧由13至19岁的年轻艺术家们主演，必定能触动各年龄段热爱戏剧的孩子们的心灵。)”可知，Drama101的目标观众是高中戏剧爱好者。故选B项。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据Unravelled: A New Musical部分““The idea of writing one musical with all three separate stories never occurred to me until I wanted to write a completely different show”, said the director, Andrew Seok. (导演Andrew Seok表示：“直到我想创作一部完全不同的剧目时，我才想到将这三个独立的故事融合成一部音乐剧。”)”可知，创作这部音乐剧的原因是导演希望开发一部原创剧目。故选D项。 【23题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章标题“Four Great Musicals for You (为你推荐四部精彩音乐剧)”以及内容可知，文章分别介绍了四部音乐剧的剧情、特色及受众，属于文化娱乐范畴。故选C项。 B A small cabinet filled with teacups I’ve collected over the years just sits around the corner. There are none I would consider priceless, except for one. It’s a light gray cup made of bone china. On the outside was a design of an Asian-themed dragon. Inside, a woman’s lovely face peered up from the bottom. My grandfather, whom we called Papaw, gave me the teacup when I was 9. “I thought of you when I saw this,”he said, “so I bought it for you.” The teacup was beautiful and unique, the very opposite of how I saw myself: just plain and shy. Yet my grandfather saw something in this teacup that reminded him of me. My confidence grew as I entered my teens, and so did my fascination with teacups. Papaw passed away when I was 18, and I was so grateful to have the cup to remember him by. Papaw didn’t tell me where he got it. I guessed it was probably from one of his visits to flea markets. I’ve visited countless antique stores searching for a similar-style teacup, but in vain. One afternoon 10 years ago, I accidentally crashed the teacup while cleaning! My treasure was gone. If I had broken any other cup, I would have dumped the pieces in the trash without hesitation, but not this one, my only reminder of Papaw. Even though I didn’t know what to do with the broken pieces, I gathered them up and put them in a small box. A few years later, my husband made a wooden cabinet to showcase all the teacups I had collected. I arranged them on the shelves but found my collection incomplete without the teacup that meant the most to me. I found the box with the shattered remains of my treasure and painstakingly glued each piece until it was set. I displayed it in the center of the top shelf. Only up close can one see the imperfections, and for me, they only add to its beauty. They remind me that while life’s challenges have left their mark, we can emerge from them as we meant to be, someone resilient and confident, rare and precious. Someone with unique qualities and talents to offer. 24. What makes the teacup a treasure to the writer? A. It was a rare antique. B. It was bought at a flea market. C. It was from her grandfather. D. It was designed to be one of a kind. 25. What did the writer keep the broken pieces for? A She plans to sell them later. B. She expects to turn them into art. C. She hopes to repair them someday. D. She wants to maintain the link to Papaw. 26. Why did the writer display the repaired teacup? A. To show her repair skills. B. To make her collection bigger. C. To beautify its broken parts. D. To honor its profound influence. 27. What is the story mainly about? A. A fascination with teacups. B. A life-changing gift. C. An appreciation for family. D. A love-bonding interest. 【答案】24. C 25. D 26. D 27. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述作者珍藏祖父赠送的骨瓷茶杯，茶杯破碎后被精心修复，其承载的回忆与意义让作者领悟人生韧性的故事。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“My grandfather, whom we called Papaw, gave me the teacup when I was 9.(我9岁时，我们称之为“爷爷”的祖父送给了我这个茶杯)”以及第三段中的“Papaw passed away when I was 18, and I was so grateful to have the cup to remember him by.(我18岁时爷爷去世了，能有这个杯子用来纪念他，我心怀感激)”可知，这个茶杯之所以成为作者的珍宝，核心原因是它来自祖父，是纪念祖父的重要物件。故选C项。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“If I had broken any other cup, I would have dumped the pieces in the trash without hesitation, but not this one, my only reminder of Papaw.(如果打碎的是其他任何一个杯子，我都会毫不犹豫地把碎片扔进垃圾桶，但这个杯子不行——它是我能想起爷爷的唯一念想)”可知，作者保留破碎的茶杯碎片，是因为想维系与祖父之间的情感联结。故选D项。 【26题详解】 推理判断题。根据第六段中的“I displayed it in the center of the top shelf. Only up close can one see the imperfections, and for me, they only add to its beauty.(我把它放在顶层架子的正中央。只有凑近看才能发现那些瑕疵，而对我来说，这些瑕疵反而让它更具美感)”以及第七段“They remind me that while life’s challenges have left their mark, we can emerge from them as we meant to be, someone resilient and confident, rare and precious. Someone with unique qualities and talents to offer.(这些瑕疵提醒着我：尽管生活的挑战会留下痕迹，但我们依然能蜕变成本应成为的模样 —— 一个坚韧又自信、珍贵又独特的人，一个拥有独特品质与才能、能为世界带来价值的人。)”可知，作者展示修复后的茶杯，是为了致敬它承载的回忆与带来的人生启示，即其深远影响。故选D项。 【27题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，文章围绕祖父赠送的茶杯展开：从茶杯寄托对祖父的思念，到破碎后作者的珍视，再到修复后带来的人生感悟，这个茶杯作为一份特殊的礼物，不仅联结着亲情，更改变了作者对自我与人生的认知。所以短文主要关于一份改变人生的礼物。故选B项。 C You expect to see doctors at hospitals. But some volunteers bring dogs to visit patients. The idea is that interacting with pets can help people relax and even speed someone's recovery. But there hasn't been much research to prove it. That inspired researchers at the University of Saskatchewan. The researchers set a test and had therapy (治疗) dogs visit 97 patients in a hospital. After one 10-minute visit, 43 percent of the patients said they felt less pain. Almost half reported they were less worried. Another 101 patients with no dog visit reported no change in these aspects. Although the amount of pain relief was small, a drop can be important. Sandra Barker, who started one of the first therapy dog programs, likes the study - for it involved a lot of subjects. She notes many studies have included only a small number of patients. This can be a problem, as larger studies tend to be stronger and their findings more accurate. However, some people are allergic (过敏的) to pet hair or afraid of dogs. The animals might ever bring an illness to the hospital, or pick up an illness from a patient. Thus, according to researchers, dogs must be brushed at least 24 hours before a therapy visit and checked to make sure they show no signs of illness. At the same time, they must be well-trained and have the right personality for the work. Volunteers should get training if they want to use their pets as therapy animals. The teams must make sure hospitals know when they are coming. This way, people with pet allergies can avoid the visiting dogs. In every case, Barker points out that patients must be given the chance to say “no” or “yes”. But as the study shows, in the right environment and for the right people, dogs just might be the medicine. 28. Why did the researchers perform their test? A. To help patients ease the pain. B. To prove the effect of pet therapy. C. To promote patient-pet interactions. D. To find reasons for patients’ illnesses. 29. How did the researchers conduct their test? A By making comparisons. B. By following time order. C. By analyzing different causes. D. By providing typical examples. 30. What does Sandra Barker think of the study? A. Serious. B. Influential. C. Creative. D. Reliable. 31. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. The disadvantages of pet therapy. B. Rules of choosing a therapy dog. C. Advice on conducting pet therapy. D. Strategies for training therapy dogs 【答案】28. B 29. A 30. D 31. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了研究者通过让治疗犬探访医院患者来验证宠物疗法的效果，还提到了相关人士对此研究的看法以及开展宠物疗法时需要注意的一些事项等内容。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段中“The idea is that interacting with pets can help people relax and even speed someone's recovery. But there hasn't been much research to prove it. That inspired researchers at the University of Saskatchewan. (其理念是与宠物互动可以帮助人们放松，甚至加快人的康复速度。但还没有太多研究来证明这一点。这启发了萨斯喀彻温大学的研究人员。)”可知，研究人员进行测试是为了证明宠物疗法的效果，故选B项。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段中“The researchers set a test and had therapy (治疗) dogs visit 97 patients in a hospital. After one 10-minute visit, 43 percent of the patients said they felt less pain. Almost half reported they were less worried. Another 101 patients with no dog visit reported no change in these aspects. (研究人员进行了一项测试，让治疗犬探访了医院的97名患者。在一次10分钟的探访后，43%的患者表示他们感觉疼痛减轻了。近一半的人报告说他们不那么担心了。另外101名没有接受狗狗探访的患者在这些方面没有变化。)”可知，研究人员是通过对比有治疗犬探访的患者和没有治疗犬探访的患者的情况来进行测试的，即通过作比较的方式，故选A项。 【30题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第三段中“Sandra Barker, who started one of the first therapy dog programs, likes the study - for it involved a lot of subjects. She notes many studies have included only a small number of patients. This can be a problem, as larger studies tend to be stronger and their findings more accurate. (桑德拉・巴克（Sandra Barker）发起了首批治疗犬项目之一，她喜欢这项研究 —— 因为它涉及了很多研究对象。她指出，许多研究只包括了少数患者。这可能是个问题，因为规模更大的研究往往更有说服力，其研究结果也更准确。)”可以推断出，桑德拉・巴克认为这项研究因为涉及对象多，所以更可靠，故选D项。 【31题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第四段“Thus, according to researchers, dogs must be brushed at least 24 hours before a therapy visit and checked to make sure they show no signs of illness. At the same time, they must be well-trained and have the right personality for the work. Volunteers should get training if they want to use their pets as therapy animals. (因此，研究人员指出，狗在治疗访问前至少要梳理24小时，并检查以确保它们没有疾病的迹象。同时，它们必须受过良好的训练，并具有适合这项工作的正确性格。如果志愿者想用他们的宠物作为治疗动物，他们应该接受培训。)”可知本段提到了狗在治疗访问前至少要梳理24小时，并检查以确保它们没有疾病的迹象。同时，它们必须受过良好的训练，并具有适合这项工作的正确性格。如果志愿者想用他们的宠物作为治疗动物，他们应该接受培训，可推理出本段主要讲述了进行宠物治疗时的一些建议。故选C项。 D A new island has appeared in the middle of a lake in southeastern Alaska after this land lost contact with a melting glacier, NASA satellite images reveal. The land, named Prow Knob, is a small mountain that was formerly surrounded by the Alsek Glacier in Glacier Bay National Park. However, Alsek Glacier has been retreating (退缩) for decades, slowly separating itself from Prow Knob and leaving a growing freshwater lake. A recent satellite image, taken in August, reveals that the glacier has now lost all connection to Prow Knob. Prow Knob provides a clear visual example of how glaciers are thinning and retreating in southeastern Alaska. “Along the coastal plain of southeastern Alaska, water is rapidly replacing ice,” Lindsey Doermann, a science writer, wrote in the statement. “Glaciers in this area are thinning and retreating, with meltwater forming proglacial lakes(冰堰湖) off their fronts. In one of these growing watery expanses, a new island has emerged.” The late glaciologist Austin Post, who took photographs of Alsek in 1960, named Prow Knob after its likeness to the prow (pointed front part of a ship). Post and fellow glaciologist Mauri Pelto, a professor of environmental science at Nichols College in Massachusetts, previously predicted that Alsek Glacier would release Prow Knob in 2020, based on the rate it was retreating between 1960 and 1990. The glacier has therefore clung (抓住) on to its mountain for slightly longer than initially predicted. Many of Earth’s glaciers are retreating as the planet gets warmer due to climate change. Last year was the hottest year for global average temperatures since records began, while 2025 has been marked by a string of record-breaking and near-record-breaking hot months. Glacier ice loss not only exacerbates sea level rise but also threatens freshwater availability, increases the risk of geological disasters and dramatically changes mountain landscapes, according to the study. 32. What caused the emergence of the new island? A. Volcanic activity. B. Heavy rainfall. C. Retreat of glaciers. D. Rising sea levels. 33. How was the actual retreat of Alsek Glacier compared to the experts’ prediction? A. It was faster than anticipated. B. It matched the prediction exactly. C. It changed direction unexpectedly. D. It was slightly slower than predicted. 34. What does the underlined word “exacerbates” in the last paragraph mean? A. Prevents. B. Worsens. C. Enhances. D. Restores. 35. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. The Birth of a New Island in Alaska B. Climate Change and Glacier Melting C. The Impact of the Glacier Retreat D. Alaska’s Changing Landscape 【答案】32. C 33. D 34. B 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了阿拉斯加东南部的一个新岛屿的形成过程，该岛屿是由于冰川退缩而形成的，同时文章还讨论了冰川退缩对环境的影响。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“A new island has appeared in the middle of a lake in southeastern Alaska after this land lost contact with a melting glacier, NASA satellite images reveal. The land, named Prow Knob, is a small mountain that was formerly surrounded by the Alsek Glacier in Glacier Bay National Park.(美国宇航局的卫星图像显示，阿拉斯加东南部一处湖泊中央出现了一座新岛屿，其原因是这片陆地与正在消融的冰川断开了连接。这片名为Prow Knob的陆地是一座小山，原本被冰川湾国家公园的阿尔塞克冰川所包围)”以及第二段“A recent satellite image, taken in August, reveals that the glacier has now lost all connection to Prow Knob. Prow Knob provides a clear visual example of how glaciers are thinning and retreating in southeastern Alaska.(最近一张8月份拍摄的卫星图像显示，冰川已经与Prow Knob完全失去了联系。Prow Knob为阿拉斯加东南部冰川变薄和退缩提供了一个清晰的视觉例子)”可知，新岛屿的出现是由于冰川退缩、融水形成湖泊，导致原本与冰川相连的小山丘成为湖中岛。故选C项。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Post and fellow glaciologist Mauri Pelto, a professor of environmental science at Nichols College in Massachusetts, previously predicted that Alsek Glacier would release Prow Knob in 2020, based on the rate it was retreating between 1960 and 1990. The glacier has therefore clung (抓住) on to its mountain for slightly longer than initially predicted.(Post和同为冰川学家的马萨诸塞州尼科尔斯学院环境科学教授Mauri Pelto此前根据1960年至1990年间的退缩速度预测，Alsek冰川将在2020年释放Prow Knob。因此，冰川在山上停留的时间比最初预测的要稍长一些)”可知，Alsek冰川的实际退缩速度比专家预测的要稍慢一些。故选D项。 【34题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词所在句“Glacier ice loss not only exacerbates sea level rise but also threatens freshwater availability...(冰川冰的消失不仅会exacerbates海平面上升，还会威胁到淡水的可用性……)”并结合常识可知，冰川融化与海平面上升是同一因果关系链上的负面事件。冰川融化会“加剧、恶化”海平面上升问题。因此，exacerbates意为“使恶化、加剧”，与B项“Worsens”意义一致。故选B项。 【35题详解】 主旨大意题。文章开篇“A new island has appeared in the middle of a lake in southeastern Alaska after this land lost contact with a melting glacier, NASA satellite images reveal. The land, named Prow Knob, is a small mountain that was formerly surrounded by the Alsek Glacier in Glacier Bay National Park.(美国宇航局的卫星图像显示，阿拉斯加东南部一处湖泊中央出现了一座新岛屿，其原因是这片陆地与正在消融的冰川断开了连接。这片名为Prow Knob的陆地是一座小山，原本被冰川湾国家公园的阿尔塞克冰川所包围)”点明NASA卫星图像发现阿拉斯加因冰川消退而出现“新岛”的现象，随后解释了其形成过程、与预测的对比，并最终联系到气候变化背景下的冰川消退及其广泛影响。全文以“新岛”的形成为核心切入点，展开相关科学讨论。A项“The Birth of a New Island in Alaska(阿拉斯加一座新岛的诞生)”准确概括了这一核心事件，适合做文章标题。故选A项。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Music is more than sound; it is a universal language that transcends (超越) borders and beliefs, connecting us at the core of our shared humanity. ____36____ Science has confirmed what humanity has always sensed: music touches the mind, body, and spirit. ____37____ For example, in ancient Greece, music was considered an essential part of education, and it was believed that it could shape one’s character. Similarly, in many native cultures, music is used in spiritual ceremonies to connect with God and maintain social bonds. In modern times, music continues to be a powerful tool for self-expression and communication. The impact of music on our brains is both fascinating and complex. When we listen to music, our brains release dopamine (多巴胺), a neurotransmitter connected with pleasure and reward. This chemical reaction explains why music can make us feel happy, excited, or even miss the past. ____38____ Studies have shown that listening to calming music can lower blood pressure, slow down the heart rate, and promote relaxation. The therapeutic (治疗) benefits of music have been widely recognized. Music therapy is a growing field that uses music to address physical and emotional needs. It has been proven effective in treating various conditions, including depression, anxiety, and even physical pain. ____39____ The future of music is bright and full of possibilities. In the digital age, music has become more accessible than ever. With media platforms, people can discover and share music from all over the world. ____40____ The global connectivity has led to the integration of different musical styles, creating new and exciting forms of music. However, the ease of access also means that the music industry is more competitive and artists must constantly innovate to stand out. A. Music is deeply rooted in human history and culture. B. While music has countless benefits, it is not always positive. C. The role of music in education has been debated for centuries. D. Moreover, music has the ability to reduce stress and anxiety levels. E. This has allowed for a greater exchange of musical ideas and cultures. F. It is also a force that influences health and emotions at the deepest levels. G. This is why music is often used in surgery to help patients recover from illnesses. 【答案】36. F 37. A 38. D 39. G 40. E 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了音乐的价值，指出音乐不仅是一种跨越国界的通用语言，还能从身心层面影响人类，同时介绍了音乐在历史文化中的地位、对大脑和健康的作用、治疗功效以及在数字时代的发展前景。 【36题详解】 根据上文“Music is more than sound; it is a universal language that transcends (超越) borders and beliefs, connecting us at the core of our shared humanity. (音乐不仅仅是声音；它是一种跨越国界与信仰的通用语言，在人类共通的本质层面将我们联结在一起)”以及下文“Science has confirmed what humanity has always sensed: music touches the mind, body, and spirit. (科学证实了人类一直以来的感知：音乐能触动心智、身体与精神)”可知，上文介绍了音乐作为通用语言的价值，下文说科学证实了音乐对身心的价值，F选项“It is also a force that influences health and emotions at the deepest levels. (它也是一种能在最深层面影响健康与情绪的力量)”承上启下，“It is also a force”承接上文对音乐“通用语言”的定义，进一步拓展音乐的价值；“influences health and emotions”与下文“touches the mind, body, and spirit”相呼应，为后文的科学论证做铺垫，逻辑连贯。故选F项。 【37题详解】 根据下文“For example, in ancient Greece, music was considered an essential part of education, and it was believed that it could shape one’s character. Similarly, in many native cultures, music is used in spiritual ceremonies to connect with the God and maintain social bonds. In modern times, music continues to be a powerful tool for self-expression and communication. (例如，在古希腊，音乐被视为教育重要组成部分，人们认为音乐能够塑造人的性格。同样，在许多本土文化中，音乐被用于宗教仪式，以与神明沟通并维系社会联系。在现代，音乐仍然是自我表达和交流的有力工具)”可知，下文通过举例说明音乐在历史和文化中的地位，A选项“Music is deeply rooted in human history and culture. (音乐深深植根于人类的历史与文化之中)”是对本段内容的总起。“history and culture”对应下文“ancient Greece”“native cultures”“modern times”的时间线与文化场景，概括了音乐在不同历史阶段和文化背景中的作用，可作为段落主旨句。故选A项。 【38题详解】 根据上文“When we listen to music, our brains release dopamine (多巴胺), a neurotransmitter connected with pleasure and reward. This chemical reaction explains why music can make us feel happy, excited, or even miss the past. (当我们听音乐时，大脑会释放多巴胺 —— 一种与愉悦和奖励相关的神经递质。这种化学反应解释了为什么音乐能让我们感到快乐、兴奋，甚至怀念过去)”以及下文“Studies have shown that listening to calming music can lower blood pressure, slow down the heart rate, and promote relaxation. (研究表明，聆听舒缓的音乐可以降低血压、减缓心率、促进放松)”可知，上文说听音乐时，大脑会释放一种与愉悦和奖励相关的多巴胺神经递质，下文说音乐可以降低压力和焦虑水平，D选项“Moreover, music has the ability to reduce stress and anxiety levels. (此外，音乐还能减轻压力与焦虑的程度)”通过“Moreover”递进，承接上文“音乐带来愉悦感”的内容，引出音乐的另一项生理心理功效。“reduce stress and anxiety levels”与下文“lower blood pressure”“promote relaxation”相呼应，共同说明音乐对身心的积极影响。故选D项。 【39题详解】 根据上文“The therapeutic (治疗) benefits of music have been widely recognized. Music therapy is a growing field that uses music to address physical and emotional needs. It has been proven effective in treating various conditions, including depression, anxiety, and even physical pain. (音乐的治疗功效已被广泛认可。音乐疗法是一个不断发展的领域，利用音乐满足生理和心理需求。事实证明，它能有效治疗多种病症，包括抑郁症、焦虑症甚至身体疼痛)”可知，上文介绍了音乐的治疗功效，G选项“This is why music is often used in surgery to help patients recover from illnesses. (这就是为什么音乐常被用于外科手术中，帮助患者康复)”是对上文“音乐治疗功效”的具体举例。“This is why”承接上文的理论依据，“used in surgery to help patients recover”是音乐疗法在医疗场景中的实际应用，进一步佐证音乐的治疗价值，符合语境。故选G项。 【40题详解】 根据上文“In the digital age, music has become more accessible than ever. With media platforms, people can discover and share music from all over the world. (在数字时代，音乐比以往任何时候都更容易获取。借助媒体平台，人们可以发现并分享来自世界各地的音乐)”以及下文“The global connectivity has led to the integration of different musical styles, creating new and exciting forms of music. (全球互联促进了不同音乐风格的融合，催生了新颖有趣的音乐形式)”可知，上文说数字时代音乐更容易获取，下文说全球互联导致了不同音乐风格的融合，E选项“This has allowed for a greater exchange of musical ideas and cultures. (这使得音乐理念与文化的交流更加频繁)”承上启下，“This”指代上文“媒体平台让全球音乐共享成为可能”的现象，“greater exchange of musical ideas and cultures”承接上文的“discover and share music”，同时为下文“integration of different musical styles”做铺垫，逻辑通顺。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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 A post on Facebook is melting (融化) hearts everywhere after a grandpa shared the sweetest story about “babysitting” his granddaughter’s doll on a long trucking ____41____. This is what he wrote: Last night, while I was watching the weather report for the next day’s ____42____, my granddaughter came into the room, ____43____ her doll, Rosie, in her arms. “Grandpa,” she said, “Can you babysit Rosie tomorrow? She really wants to go trucking with you.” Her eyes were ____44____, the way kids get when they’re about to ask for something big. She wanted me to ____45____ her doll! I could have said no. But I knew that wasn’t what she ____46____. So I told her, “Alright. I’ll take good care of her. I ____47____.” This morning, she passed Rosie into my hands and gave me a(n) ____48____: “Don’t let her fall.” I nodded like I got a ____49____ to protect the crown jewels (皇家珠宝). And honestly, it turned out the doll made my trip feel less ____50____. Around noon, I stopped at a truck stop. I buckled (扣住) Rosie into the seat before I got out — wouldn’t want her to fall, as____51____. That’s when a guy walked by my window and asked “You, uh... hauling (托运) a passenger?” I laughed and explained the ____52____. Then he smiled — big, wide, warm. “My granddaughter makes me haul around her teddy bears,” he said and showed me the ____53____ of them on his phone. We both laughed, shaking our heads, two grown men ____54____ then by the power of small girls and soft toys. The doll didn’t weigh a thing. Yet somehow, she carried everything that ____55____. 41. A. trip B. game C. trace D. performance 42. A. finding B. accommodation C. challenge D. route 43. A. holding B. sticking C. attaching D. hiding 44. A. sleepy B. clear C. reliable D. serious 45. A. search for B. call on C. look after D. devote to 46. A. expected B. advocated C. forecasted D. opposed 47. A. complain B. promise C. remember D. admit 48. A. answer B. pose C. trial D. rule 49. A. secret B. mission C. promotion D. right 50. A. busy B. dangerous C. lonely D. intense 51. A. instructed B. allowed C. predicted D. estimated 52. A. plan B. deal C. accident D. instance 53. A. locations B. facts C. photos D. proofs 54. A. compared B. connected C. confused D. controlled 55. A. improves B. happened C. appeared D. matters 【答案】41. A 42. D 43. A 44. D 45. C 46. A 47. B 48. D 49. B 50. C 51. A 52. B 53. C 54. B 55. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一位卡车司机爷爷在社交媒体上分享关于孙女和玩偶以及陌生人的暖心故事。 【41题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：一位爷爷在脸书上分享了一个关于在长途卡车旅行中“照顾”孙女玩偶的温馨故事，这则帖子温暖了各地人们的心。A. trip旅行；B. game游戏；C. trace痕迹；D. performance表演。根据后文“And honestly, it turned out the doll made my trip feel less __10__.”可知，爷爷带着孙女的玩偶进行长途卡车旅行。故选A项。 【42题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：昨晚，当我在看第二天的天气预报，规划路线时，我的孙女走进房间，怀里抱着她的玩偶罗西。A. finding发现；B. accommodation住宿；C. challenge挑战；D. route路线。根据前文“watching the weather report”可知，看天气预报是为了规划第二天的路线。故选D项。 【43题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：昨晚，当我在看第二天的天气预报，规划路线时，我的孙女走进房间，怀里抱着她的玩偶罗西。A. holding抱着；B. sticking粘住；C. attaching附上；D. hiding隐藏。根据后文“her doll, Rosie, in her arms”可知，孙女是抱着玩偶罗西走进房间的。故选A项。 【44题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她的眼神郑重其事，带着孩子准备提出重大要求时的那种认真。A. sleepy困倦的；B. clear清晰的；C. reliable可靠的；D. serious严肃的。根据后文“the way kids get when they’re about to ask for something big”可知，孩子们要提出重大要求时眼神通常是严肃的。故选D项。 【45题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：她想让我照顾她的玩偶！A. search for寻找；B. call on拜访；C. look after照顾；D. devote to致力于。根据后文“So I told her, ‘Alright. I’ll take good care of her.’”可知，孙女是希望爷爷照顾她的玩偶。故选C项。 【46题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我本来可以拒绝的。但我知道那不是她所期望的。A. expected期望；B. advocated提倡；C. forecasted预测；D. opposed反对。根据前文“She wanted me to __5__ her doll!”可知，孙女希望爷爷照顾她的玩偶，这是她的期望。故选A项。 【47题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：所以我告诉她：“好吧。我会好好照顾她的。我保证。”A. complain抱怨；B. promise承诺；C. remember记得；D. admit承认。根据前文“Alright. I’ll take good care of her.”可知，爷爷答应了孙女会好好照顾玩偶，这是爷爷的承诺。故选B项。 【48题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：今天早上，她把罗西递到我手里，并给了我一条规则：“别让她掉下来。”A. answer答案；B. pose姿势；C. trial试验；D. rule规则。根据后文“Don’t let her fall.”可知，这是孙女给爷爷的一条照顾玩偶的规则。故选D项。 【49题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我点点头，好像接到了一项保护皇家珠宝的使命。A. secret秘密；B. mission使命；C. promotion提升；D. right权利。根据后文“to protect the crown jewels (皇家珠宝)”可知，爷爷把照顾玩偶比作是如保护皇家珠宝一样的一项使命。故选B项。 【50题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：说实话，事实证明这个玩偶让我的旅行感觉不那么孤独了。A. busy忙碌的；B. dangerous危险的；C. lonely孤独的；D. intense强烈的。根据前文“a grandpa shared the sweetest story about ‘babysitting’ his granddaughter’s doll on a long trucking __1__.”可知，爷爷是独自进行长途卡车旅行的，玩偶的陪伴让旅行不那么孤独。故选C项。 【51题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我下车前把罗西扣在座位上——就像她被指示的那样，不想让她掉下来。A. instructed指示；B. allowed允许；C. predicted预测；D. estimated估计。根据前文“Don’t let her fall.”可知，这是孙女给爷爷的指示，爷爷按照指示把玩偶扣在座位上。故选A项。 【52题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我笑着解释了这件事。A. plan计划；B. deal事情，情况；C. accident事故；D. instance例子。根据前文“That’s when a guy walked by my window and asked ‘You, uh ... hauling (托运) a passenger?’”可知，有人问爷爷是不是在托运乘客，爷爷笑着解释了带着玩偶这件事的来龙去脉。故选B项。 【53题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“我孙女让我带着她的泰迪熊到处走，”他说着，给我看了他手机上的照片。A. locations位置；B. facts事实；C. photos照片；D. proofs证据。根据后文“on his phone”可知，爷爷给另一个人看的是手机上的照片。故选C项。 【54题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们都笑着摇摇头，两个成年人被小女孩和毛绒玩具的力量联系在了一起。A. compared比较；B. connected联系；C. confused使困惑；D. controlled控制。根据前文“We both laughed, shaking our heads”以及后文“by the power of small girls and soft toys”可知，两个成年人因为小女孩和毛绒玩具的力量而产生了联系。故选B项。 【55题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，不知怎的，她承载着一切重要的事情。A. improves提高；B. happened发生；C. appeared出现；D. matters重要。根据前文“The doll didn’t weigh a thing. Yet somehow, she carried everything that”可知，玩偶虽然轻，但却承载着重要的情感。故选D项。 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。 The Year of the Horse The Chinese Lunar New Year is ____56____ time-honored tradition, with each year associated ____57____ one of the twelve zodiac animals. 2026 is the Year of the Horse, a sign deeply rooted in Chinese culture, representing energy, courage and loyalty. Horses ____58____(use) as a vital means of transportation since ancient times in China. They were not only tools for travel ____59____ also loyal companions in battles. A good horse was of great ____60____(important) to generals, for it could turn the tide of a war in a moment. Even today, many idioms related to horses are still popular, such as “An old horse knows the way”, ____61____ tells us that experienced people are more reliable. People born in the Year of the Horse ____62____(recognize) for their outgoing personalities and strong desire for freedom. They love challenges and are always ready ____63____(take) on new tasks. However, they need to avoid ____64____(act) impulsively when making important decisions. As the Year of the Horse draws near, families are busy preparing for the festival. It is a perfect time for family members to gather, share ____65____ look forward to a prosperous new year. 【答案】56. a 57. with 58. have been used 59. but 60. importance 61. which 62. are recognized 63. to take 64. acting 65. and 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。介绍了中国农历马年的文化内涵、马在历史中的重要作用，以及马年出生的人的性格特点。 【56题详解】 考查冠词。句意：中国农历新年是一项历史悠久的传统，每年都与十二生肖中的一种动物相关联。根据“time-honored tradition”可知，此处泛指“一项”传统，且time-honored以辅音音素开头，应用不定冠词a。故填a。 【57题详解】 考查介词。句意：中国农历新年是一项历史悠久的传统，每年都与十二生肖中的一种动物相关联。根据“associated”可知，此处是固定搭配associated with，意为“与……相关联”，应用介词with。故填with。 【58题详解】 考查动词时态语态。句意：在中国，马自古以来就被用作重要的交通工具。根据“since ancient times”可知，应用现在完成时，Horses与use是动宾关系，主语Horses为复数，此处应用现在完成时的被动语态have been used。故填have been used。 【59题详解】 考查连词。句意：它们不仅是旅行的工具，也是战争中忠诚的伙伴。根据“not only”及“also”可知，此处是固定句型not only... but also...，意为“不但……而且……”，应用连词but。故填but。 【60题详解】 考查名词。句意：对将军来说，一匹好马非常重要，因为它能在瞬间扭转战局。根据“was of great __5__ to”可知，此处应用名词importance，be of importance是固定搭配，意为“重要”。故填importance。 【61题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：即使在今天，许多与马相关的习语仍然很流行，比如“老马识途”，它告诉我们有经验的人更可靠。此处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词An old horse knows the way，指物，在从句中作主语，应用关系代词which。故填which。 【62题详解】 考查动词时态语态。句意：马年出生的人以其外向的性格和强烈的自由渴望而闻名。此处陈述客观事实，应用一般现在时，People与recognize是动宾关系，主语People为复数，应用一般现在时的被动语态are recognized。故填are recognized。 【63题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：他们喜欢挑战，总是准备好承担新的任务。根据“are always ready”可知，此处是固定搭配be ready to do sth.，意为“准备好做某事”，应用动词不定式to take。故填to take。 64题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：然而，在做重要决定时，他们需要避免冲动行事。根据“avoid”可知，此处是固定搭配 avoid doing sth.，意为“避免做某事”，应用动名词acting，作宾语。故填acting。 【65题详解】 考查连词。句意：这是家人团聚、分享并展望繁荣新年的完美时刻。此处“gather”、“share”和“look forward to”是并列关系，应用并列连词and。故填and。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66. 近几年，由于短视频平台的兴起，短视频越来越受欢迎，可是短视频的弊端也逐渐显现，请给某英语报写一篇短文，内容包括： 1. 短视频的发展现状； 2. 说明短视频受欢迎的原因及弊端； 3. 你的看法。 注意：1. 词数80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Short Videos: A Double-Edged Sword ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Short Videos: A Double-Edged Sword With the rise of short video platforms, short videos have gained great popularity, especially among young people. They are widely loved for their convenience — people can watch them anytime, anywhere — and rich content covering entertainment, study, etc. However, short videos have drawbacks. Some are of low quality or contain false information. Moreover, excessive viewing wastes time and affects work and study. In my opinion, short videos are a double-edged sword. We should make rational use of them, choosing valuable content and controlling viewing time to enjoy their benefits without being harmed. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于议论文。要求考生给英语报写一篇短文，分析短视频的发展现状、受欢迎的原因与弊端，并表达个人看法。 【详解】1.词汇积累 受欢迎，流行：popularity → prevalence 弊端：drawbacks → disadvantages/ downsides 过度的：excessive → undue/ inordinate 合理的：rational → reasonable/ sensible 2.句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：With the rise of short video platforms, short videos have gained great popularity, especially among young people. 拓展句：As short video platforms have mushroomed in recent years, short videos have become increasingly prevalent, particularly among the younger generation. 【点睛】【高分句型1】They are widely loved for their convenience — people can watch them anytime, anywhere — and rich content covering entertainment, study, etc. (运用了现在分词短语covering...作后置定语) 【高分句型2】We should make rational use of them, choosing valuable content and controlling viewing time to enjoy their benefits without being harmed. (运用了现在分词短语choosing... and controlling...作状语) 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。 “What? Laura’s going to be home?” I said. My sister was the last person I wanted around the night of my birthday party. I was really looking forward to having the house all to myself while my friends were over. Trying to get my mother to understand, I said, “Mom, can’t you find some place for Laura to go, like cousin Ellie’s? Having her here will ruin everything!” I had finally talked my parents into letting me invite a few school friends. I had been waiting for this birthday party for weeks. And now I had to deal with my older sister being around. “Now Emily,” my mother said to me, “Laura will stay out of your way and in her own room. Besides, I don’t understand why you’re so upset about her being here.” After a pause, my mother continued, “She’s older than your friends and probably doesn’t want anything to do with them anyway.” I replied, “She will hang out and talk about something that we dislike.” My mother finally responded, “You need to change your attitude to Laura or there won’t be a party!” I had to give up. Finally the time for the party came. All kids arrived. My dad was still abroad and my mother went out, working in a shop nearby. The air was filled with excitement and freedom. I only hoped Laura would stay in her room. The scavenger hunt (寻物游戏) I had planned went well. The girls all returned to the living room with their treasures. We were ready for the next planned activity — sharing the birthday cake that was on the table of the living room. Suddenly, my friend Meeka noticed movement behind the curtains by the window. As we stepped over to see what it was, a squirrel ran out from behind the curtain, heading straight toward Jane! Panicked, it jumped onto Jane’s body and its sharp claws scratched her hand. The screams were everywhere and I had no idea what to do. 注意：续写词数应为150左右。 I stood still until Laura ran in to see what was happening. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I looked at Laura, wondering if she could help handle Jane’s wounds in her hand. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 I stood still until Laura ran in to see what was happening. The squirrel jumped quickly onto the table. And unluckily, the cake got ruined. The squirrel continued to run and jump wildly in the living room, attempting to find a way to get out of the room. But it was in vain. Suddenly, it headed toward Laura. At the very last second, Laura opened the front door and allowed it to run out. Thank goodness! I sighed with relief. But Jane was crying and soon I remembered she had got hurt by the squirrel. I looked at Laura, wondering if she could help handle Jane’s wounds in her hand. Laura immediately led Jane into the bathroom. She let Jane put her hand under the running tap water. After cleaning the cuts, Laura dried them with a clean towel. During the period, I called my mother. After a while, she came home and sent Jane to hospital. Thanks to Laura’s first aid, Jane recovered soon. From then on, I changed my attitude towards Laura. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者不喜欢自己的姐姐劳拉，不希望她来参加自己的生日派对。结果派对上，一只松鼠跑进了屋子里，抓伤了作者的朋友简，是姐姐劳拉及时放出了松鼠，并且处理了简的伤口，作者也为此改变了对姐姐的态度。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“我一动不动地站着，直到劳拉跑进来看看发生了什么事”可知，第一段可描写松鼠破坏了派对，劳拉及时赶到放出了松鼠。 ②由第二段首句内容“我看着劳拉，想知道她是否能帮忙处理简的伤口”可知，第二段可描写劳拉处理朋友的伤口，作者改变了对姐姐的态度。 2. 续写线索：劳拉前来查看——松鼠破坏派对——姐姐放出松鼠——帮助处理伤口——改变态度 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①想起：remember/recall ②尝试：attempt/try ③康复：recover/make a fully recovery 情绪类 ①徒劳：in vain/fruitlessly ②如释重负：sign with relief/feel a sense of relief 【点睛】【高分句型1】The squirrel continued to run and jump wildly in the living room, attempting to find a way to get out of the room. (运用了现在分词作状语) 【高分句型2】After cleaning the cuts, Laura dried them with a clean towel. (运用了动名词作宾语) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $这是英语课听力部分，该部分分为第一第二两节。注意回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到答题卡上。试音到此结束，听力考试正式开始。请看听力部分第一节，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个选项中选出最加选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。I don't think I can meet the deadline. Do you think I should make up an excuse for fAiling to hand in my essay on time? Honestly, I wouldn't just tell the teacher the truth. Have you noticed that people here in mexico stand very . close together? Yes, it's the same in peru too. It's the opposite in britain. I was a little uncomfortable here at first, but after a few days, i'm getting used to IT. Tom, are you going to talk with Allen's parents? Yes. Allen is doing well in his study, and he grows in good tune with his classmates, but he is always late. I caught him coming late for my class several times. Miss Brown, do you have a second to go over my last homework assignment with me? I think I struggled a bit with the grammar. Sure, your sense structures and word choices were all very good, but you did sometimes switch between past and present tense. I can't believe you've got a ticket. Did you run a red light? Not exactly. I was driving at forty miles an hour in a school zone. The fine is huge. It's a lot more than the fine for going the wrong way on a one way street. 第一节到此结束，第二节听下面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ABC3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。Your homework was a messy. I need you to read. Do IT. I'm sorry the phone keeps cutting out. I can hardly hear you. Could you please . repeat that? You mean we have a bad connection on this phone, but I can hear you clearly. Oh, perhaps my phone is out of order. I need to get in touch with the phone company. I will hang up and see you later. I will text you exactly what I need. Your homework was a messy. I need you to redo IT. I'm sorry the phone keeps cutting out. I can hardly hear you. Could you please . repeat that? You mean we have a bad connection on this phone, but I can hear you clearly. Oh, perhaps my phone is out of order. I need to get in touch with the phone company. I will hang up and cool you later. I will text you exactly what I need. 听下面一段对话，回答第八和第9两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Jack, congratulations. thanks. When do you start the new job next monday? I'm having a party on saturday to celebrate. Do you want to come? Yes, that sounds great. How was the interview? I didn't . think IT went so well, but they called me back in later and said the job was mine. I knew you'd get IT. You're the perfect person for the job. I felt nervous throughout the interview. My hands were shaking. but you got IT. Well done, jack. congratulations. thanks. When do you start the new job next monday? I'm having a party on saturday to celebrate. Do you want to come? Yes, that sounds great. How was the interview? I didn't . think IT went so well, but they called me back in later and said the job was mine. I knew you'd get IT. You're the perfect person for the job. I felt nervous throughout the interview. My hands were shaking. but you got IT well done. 听下面一段对话，回答第十至第十二三个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。It's already for thirty P. M. Your half an hour late. What happened? Something . unexpected happened on my way here. While I was waiting for my bus, I saw a car moving slowly in a strange way. When I looked into an open window, I saw a man bending over the wheel. That was terrible. Yes, I . immediately realized something was wrong. So I jumped into the moving car through the open window and stepped on the break of the car. So did you take the man to the hospital? no. IT turned out that two police officers were following the vehicle, but they failed to notice that medical help was needed. IT was they that took the man to hospital . for treatment. No wonder you were late. Well, you've done something great. You're really a hero. But now let's order our food. So you have . an order yet? No, I don't know what you love eating. It's already for thirty P. M. Your hf, an hour late. What happened? Something . unexpected happened on my way here. While I was waiting for my bus. I saw a car moving slowly in a strange way when I looked into an open window, I saw a man bending over the wheel. That was terrible. Yes, I . immediately realized something was wrong. So I jumped into the moving car through the open window and stepped on the break of the car. So did you take the man to the hospital? no. IT turned out that two police officers were following the vehicle, but they failed to notice that medical help was needed. IT was they that took the man to hospital for treatment? No wonder you were late. Well, you've done something great. You're really a hero. But now let's order our . food so you have an . order to yet. No, I don't know what you love eating. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16 4个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Sarah, the city library has just got some brand new books. They gave me a fresh books. Smell that good news. What kinds of books are they? A bit of everything. Actually, there is a new mystery thriller that's been getting fantastic reviews. It's called whispers in the shadows. I'm sure I could keep you on your seat until the very last page. Sounds interesting. What else caught your I . in the fiction section there's a beautiful display of newly publish novels. I picked one called echoes of eternity. IT should be a heartbreaking story that unfolds against the background of a war. It's about science, love and sacrifice. I might check that one out. Anything else? Yes, there is a non fiction, but called the science of happiness. IT explores the psychology behind what makes us happy. Sounds nice. Let's go to the library right now. Have you forgotten we have four classes this afternoon. We won't have enough time to read there. We can go there this wednesday afternoon instead. All right? I'm looking forward to expLoring the library the day after tomorrow. Sarah, the city library has just got some brand new books. They gave me a fresh books. Smell that good news. What kinds of books are they? A bit of everything. Actually, there is a new mystery thriller that's been getting fantastic reviews. It's called whispers in the shadows. I'm sure I could keep you on your seat until the . very last page. Sounds interesting. What else caught your I . in the fiction section there's a beautiful display of newly publish novels. I picked one called echoes of eternity. IT should be a heartbreaking story that unfolds against the background of a war. It's about science, love and sacrifice. I might check that one out. Anything else? Yes, there is a non fiction, but called the science of happiness. IT explores the psychology behind what makes us happy. Sounds nice. Let's go to the library right now. Have you forgotten? We have four classes this afternoon. We won't have enough time to read there. We can go there this wednesday afternoon instead. All right, i'm looking forward to expLoring the library the day after tomorrow. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第24个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Scientists in germany have cast a doubt on a previously believed assumption that the processing speed of our brains starts to decline from the age of twenty until now. IT has been thought that our level of understanding peaks when we are twenty and declines thereafter. Lead researcher doctor microphone crowds of hyder burg university offered hope to older people who worry about increasing forgetfulness or reduced brain power. He said mental abilities were still powerful at the age of sixty and do not decrease before then. The study was based on data from over one point one million people aged between ten and eighty years old. The results showed that our mental processing speed remains relatively constant until the age of sixty, but does start to decline from our seventh decade, the researchers said. People's mental processing speed actually increases in their twentie and remains high until sixty, doctor phone crawler said. Until older adult hood, the speed of information processing in the task they studied hardly changed. He added that older people do take longer to make decisions, but said this was because we become more cautious and responsible as we age. The study could cost light on diseases such as alzheimer's. Scientists in germany have cast a doubt on a previously believed assumption that the processing speed of our brains starts to decline from the age of twenty until now. IT has been thought that our level of understanding peaks when we are twenty and declines thereafter. Lead researcher doctor measure phone crowds of hyderabad university offered hope to older people who worry about increasing forgetfulness or reduced brain power. He said mental abilities were still powerful at the age of sixty and do not decrease before then. The study was based on data from over one point one million people aged between ten and eighty years old. The results showed that our mental processing speed remained relatively constant until the age of sixty, but does start to decline from our seventh decade, the researchers said. People's mental processing speed actually increases in their twentie and remains high until sixty, doctor phone crawler said. Until older adult hood, the speed of information processing in the task they studied hardly changed. He added that older people do take longer to make decisions, but said this was because we become more cautious and responsible as we age. The study could cost light on diseases such as alzheimer's. 听力部分到此结束。