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高三年级第二次模拟考试英语 满分150分，考试用时120分钟 第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共95分） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A，B，C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分） 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When will the next train to Central Park arrive? A. At 9:45. B. At 9:50. C. At 9:55. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: Excuse me, which platform do I need for the subway to Central Park? M: Platform 3, Gate B. The next train will arrive in 5 minutes. It’s 9:50 now. W: Thank you very much! M: You’re welcome. Have a good day! 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the speakers do this weekend? A. Go shopping for baby clothes. B. Visit the cousin and the newborn. C. Share the news with other relatives. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: Did you hear the news? Our cousin went into labor and had her baby last week. M: Oh my goodness, that’s great! Tell me everything! W: The little angel weighed 8 pounds 6 ounces — isn’t that perfect? M: We have to visit them! I’m dying to cuddle that sweet newborn! W: Yes! Let’s plan a visit this weekend. I’ll bring the cutest baby outfit I can find! 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What did the man think of the English program? A. It was poorly produced. B. It was difficult to understand. C. It was interesting and educational. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: I love Science Frontiers! It was such an interesting program. Robin, I hope you enjoyed it and learned something. M: Actually, I dozed off halfway because many technical words were way over my head. W: Oh dear! Maybe we should find a documentary with simpler explanations next time. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What did Jamila do this morning? A. She did some gardening B. She painted some flowers. C. She picked some vegetables. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: You look tired, Jamila. Did you have a busy morning? W: Well, I watered the plants in the vegetable garden and weeded the flower beds. M: No wonder! Gardening can be exhausting. Did you finish all the work in your backyard? W: Almost. I still need to plant some sunflowers, but I’ll do that tomorrow. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why does the woman talk to the man? A. To ask a favor from him. B. To remind him of a project. C. To update him on her project. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: I’m so relieved the summer term is finally over, but Professor Thomas gave me extra time for the final project. M: You mean the one you’ve been struggling with? W: Exactly! And since you’ve already completed yours so well. M: I see where this is going. What’s giving you trouble? 第二节（共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A，B，C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What are the speakers discussing? A. A field trip. B. An exhibition. C. A science museum. 7. What do we know about the man? A. He will explore the museum alone. B. He forgets the deadline for the application. C. He will hand in the permission document tomorrow. 【答案】6. A 7. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Hey Jack, have you heard about the upcoming field trip to the science museum? M: Hi Jenny! Yeah, I heard about it. It sounds like it’ll be fun. W: Definitely! Have you submitted your permission slip yet? M: Not yet, but I plan to do it tomorrow. W: Don’t forget. The deadline is Friday. M: Thanks for the reminder, Jenny. I’ll get it done. W: No problem, Jack. It’ll be great to explore the museum together. M: Yeah, I’m looking forward to it. I’ve never been to that museum before. W: Me neither. I heard they have some really cool exhibits. 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 happened to the man? A. He lost his air ticket. B. He failed to catch his flight. C. He didn’t know how to rebook. 9. What will the man probably do next? A. Find a place to have a drink. B. Purchase a ticket for the next flight. C. Turn to the customer service for help. 10. Who might be the woman? A. A cafe attendant. B. An airport staff member. C. A customer service agent. 【答案】8. B 9. C 10. B 【解析】 【原文】M: Hi, I missed my connecting flight. What should I do? W: I’m sorry to hear that. You’ll need to go to the airline’s customer service desk. Which airline were you flying with? M: It was United Airlines. W: The United Airlines desk is just around the corner to your left. They can help you rebook your flight. M: Thank you. Do you know if I’ll have to pay for a new ticket? W: It depends on the airline’s policy. The customer service agents will be able to give you more information about that. M: Alright, I hope they can help. Is there a place to sit while I wait? W: Yes, there are seating areas near the customer service desks. You can also find a cafe nearby if you need to grab a drink or a snack. M: Thanks for all your help. W: You’re welcome. Good luck, and I hope you get your flight sorted out quickly. 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. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Close friends. B. Brother and sister. C. Teacher and student. 12. What will Maria probably do? A. Go to Billy’s house to help him. B. Wait until Billy finishes his chores. C. Play her new video game by herself. 13. What is Maria’s advice on doing chores for Billy? A Finish them as soon as possible. B. Leave them all to the last minute. C. Always do them on Friday afternoons. 【答案】11. A 12. C 13. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Hey Billy. Do you want to come over after school? M: Hey Maria. No. I have to finish my chores. I didn’t do them all week, so now I have to do them all today. W: What do you have to do? M: Rake the yard and clean my room. W: Is that going to take a long time? M: Have you seen my room? It looks like a tornado went through it. W: Why didn’t you clean it before? M: I hate cleaning. Do you have chores? W: Yeah, but I try to finish them as soon as possible. M: You’re smart! Now, I have to spend Friday afternoon doing chores. W: That’s too bad. I’ve got a new video game I want to show you. M: Do you want to help me with my chores? W: No way! I’m going to enjoy my Friday afternoon. M: Well, I better get to work or I’ll be doing it after dinner too. W: Finish your chores earlier next time. M: I know. I say that every week. 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 Bill going to do tonight? A. Stage a new play. B. Invite Joan to a play. C. Watch his daughter’s play. 15. What does Bill say about his daughter? A. She will take a test. B. She is a college student. C. She is proud of her acting. 16. Why is Bill’s daughter nervous? A. Her professor will be present. B She has no experience in acting. C. The audience will grade her work. 17. What can we learn about the play? A. It is part of a school project. B. The professor chose the cast. C. Bill’s daughter is the lead role. 【答案】14. C 15. B 16. A 17. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Hi Bill. Why are you dressed up? M: Oh hi Joan. Carol and I are going to a play tonight. My daughter is the lead actress. W: Oh really? How exciting! M: This will be her first performance. She is a drama student in college. W: I’d love to see her perform some day. Let me know when she will be on stage again. M: Ok. I will. I’m so excited and proud of her W: Is she nervous? M: Yes, she is very nervous. But she loves acting, so this will be a true test for her. W: Is this part of her school assignment? M: No. This is something she auditioned for on her own. W: She won the lead part? M: Yeah. She was shocked. Her drama professor is coming too. W: How does she feel about that? M: She’s more nervous about her drama professor than the rest of the audience. W: But she is not going to be graded on it. M: Yeah, but she wants to do well in front of him. W: I understand. Well, have a lovely time tonight! 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. What is the deadline for the essay? A. October 19th. B. October 18th. C. October 20th. 19. What will happen if the essay is late? A. The teacher won’t grade it at all. B. The student can resubmit next week. C. The teacher will send it back within a day. 20. What formatting rule is mentioned for the essay? A. Use Comic Sans font. B. List references in the order used. C. Use size 12 font for the main text. 【答案】18. B 19. A 20. C 【解析】 【原文】 I want to explain a few things about your essay. First of all, the deadline for this essay is October the 18th. Not the 19th, not two days later because your dog was ill or your computer broke — the 18th. If it’s late, I won’t mark it. I won’t even read it — you’ll fail the assignment! So, please hand it in on time. You can email me the essays. I’ll reply to say I’ve got it. If I don’t reply within a day, it might mean I didn’t get it, so please email me again to make sure. You can also bring a paper copy of the essay to my office, but let’s be kind to the trees, OK? Email is better for the trees and for me. Don’t forget that you must reference every idea or quote you use that isn’t your own idea. And the last page of your essay should be a list of all the books you used, in alphabetical order, not in the order you used them! And lastly, make it easy for me to read! That means using a clear font. Arial is best, but Times New Roman is fine too. Not Comic Sans, please! Size 12 font for the essay, and size 14 for the titles and subheadings. And use page numbers. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） A HISTORIC LANDSCAPE VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS San Francisco offers a variety of volunteer programs where participants can help restore and maintain historic landscapes and cultural resources across various sites. Volunteers play an essential role in protecting these treasures by conducting tasks like landscape restoration, resource protection, and trail (步道) maintenance in different locations throughout the city. Here are some opportunities you can join: Fort Mason Time: Every Tuesday, 9 a.m. — 12 p.m. Location: Marina Park Activities: Restore historic gardens and edge walking paths; volunteers may learn about the site’s military history from on-site guides. Golden Gate Time: Every Thursday, 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. Location: Crissy Field Activities: Maintain coastal trails and remove invasive (入侵的) plants along seaside cliffs to protect historic sites. Volunteers can also gain hands-on experience in coastal ecosystem protection and enjoy the magnificent ocean views during work breaks. Sutro Heights Time: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, 8 a.m. — 12 p.m. Location: Outer Richmond Activities: Assist in restoring and maintaining the park’s historic features. Volunteers will get to hear stories about the park’s 19th-century origins from local history enthusiasts. Presidio Tunnel Time: 2nd Thursdays, 1 — 5 p.m.; 4th Wednesdays, 9 a.m. — 3 p.m. Location: Lincoln Boulevard Activities: Help care for landscaped areas in this part of the Presidio. This rewarding volunteer program offers participants a chance to connect with nature while helping maintain one of San Francisco’s most beloved public spaces. These programs are great ways to contribute to the community while enjoying the natural and historical beauty of San Francisco. 21. Which program will you choose if you are free only on Tuesday? A. Fort Mason. B. Golden Gate. C. Sutro Heights. D. Presidio Tunnel. 22. Where can volunteers help maintain areas near the beach? A Marina Park. B. Crissy Field. C. West Bluff. D. Lincoln Boulevard. 23. From which website can we probably find this text? A. www.pollution-kills.com B. www.keep-history-alive.com C. www.embrace-future-world.com D. www.discover-natural-treasure.com 【答案】21. A 22. B 23. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。旧金山推出多项历史景观志愿项目，涵盖福特梅森等四处地点，各有固定活动时间，志愿者可参与园林修复、步道维护等工作，既能服务社区，又能感受当地自然与历史之美。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据Fort Mason部分“Time: Every Tuesday, 9 a.m. — 12 p.m.(时间：每周二上午9点至下午12点)”可知，如果你只有周二有空，可以选择福特梅森中心。故选A。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据Golden Gate部分“Location: Crissy Field (地点：克里斯蒂菲尔德)”以及“Activities: Maintain coastal trails and remove invasive (入侵的) plants along seaside cliffs to protect historic sites. Volunteers can also gain hands-on experience in coastal ecosystem protection and enjoy the magnificent ocean views during work breaks.(活动内容：维护沿海步道，并清除海边悬崖上的入侵植物，以保护历史遗迹。志愿者们还能在工作间隙获得沿海生态系统保护方面的实践经验，并欣赏到壮丽的海景)”可知，志愿者们可以在克里斯蒂菲尔德帮忙维护海滩附近的区域。故选B。 【23题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“San Francisco offers a variety of volunteer programs where participants can help restore and maintain historic landscapes and cultural resources across various sites. Volunteers play an essential role in protecting these treasures by conducting tasks like landscape restoration, resource protection, and trail (步道) maintenance in different locations throughout the city.(旧金山提供了多种志愿者项目，参与者可以在不同的地点帮助修复和维护历史景观及文化资源。志愿者在保护这些珍贵遗产方面发挥着至关重要的作用，他们会承担诸如景观修复、资源保护以及城市各处不同地点的步道维护等任务)”以及本文核心是旧金山多个历史景观志愿项目，目的是让人们参与到历史景观和文化资源的修复与维护中。由此可推知，可以从www.keep-history-alive.com上找到这篇文章。故选B。 B When Paul Cotter’s father, Richard, was 52, he was fired from a large printing company after working there for over 30 years. Before, Richard Cotter was known for his sharp mind. Now, he found it too difficult to deal with the slightest bit of pressure. The next few years, he lost job from job. Everyone assumed it was a crisis of confidence. No one suspected the underlying reason: cognitive decline due to early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Then, when Richard Cotter was 58, he was formally diagnosed (诊断) with Alzheimer’s. Paul Cotter recalls that his father was horrified by the diagnosis. “But I imagine he also felt some sense of relief,” Paul Cotter said. “Finally, there was an explanation for his decline. And in spite of it all, he still wanted to keep working.” That’s where Paul Cotter’s unsung hero stepped in. It was the Hidden Brain team. When Cotter’s father applied for a job there, he disclosed (透露) his diagnosis and the limitations that came with it. But still the firm offered him the position — handling small tasks like making copies. “They gave him a paycheck, which made him feel needed and valued,” Cotter said. “But more than just a job, they gave him respect, dignity and a sense of purpose at a time when his life was falling apart.” The disease continued to progress. Eventually, his father had difficulty keeping his balance, and one day, he fell off a small stepladder. It was clear that it was no longer safe for him to continue working. The company let Cotter’s parents know that with deep regret, it would have to let his father go. On his father’s final day on the job, his colleagues threw him a goodbye party to thank him for his service. “What a beautiful, remarkable gesture that was,” Cotter said. Cotter’s three brothers and sister still talk about the company’s care for their father. They wish they could tell their father’s colleagues how much that generosity has meant to their family, all these years later. 24. What do we know about Richard from paragraph 1? A. He used to be considered intelligent. B. He regained confidence in job-hunting. C. He needed outside assistance to survive. D. He was the oldest worker at the printing company. 25. Which words best describe Richard after his formal diagnosis? A. Puzzled but energetic. B. Confident and ambitious. C. Bored and annoyed. D. Scared but relieved. 26. How did the Hidden Brain help Richard? A. By assigning manageable tasks. B. By offering a well-paid position. C. By providing post-retirement instructions. D. By working out a new cure for Alzheimer’s. 27. What can we say about the impact of the Hidden Brain on Cotter’s family? A. Predictable. B. Short-lived. C. Far-reaching. D. Insignificant. 【答案】24. A 25. D 26. A 27. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了保罗·科特的父亲患早发性阿尔茨海默病后被原公司解雇，后来Hidden Brain团队雇他，后因病情离职时同事为他办告别派对。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Before, Richard Cotter was known for his sharp mind.(此前，理查德以思维敏捷著称)”可知，理查德过去被认为很聪明。故选A。 【25题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Paul Cotter recalls that his father was horrified by the diagnosis. “But I imagine he also felt some sense of relief,” Paul Cotter said. “Finally, there was an explanation for his decline. And in spite of it all, he still wanted to keep working.”(保罗·科特回忆说，他的父亲被诊断结果吓坏了。“但我想他也可能感到了某种解脱，”保罗说，“终于，他的衰退原因有了一个解释。尽管如此，他仍然想要继续工作。”)”可知，在正式确诊之后，对于理查德而言，感到害怕但又感到宽慰。故选D。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“But still the firm offered him the position — handling small tasks like making copies.(但公司仍然给他提供了职位——负责处理诸如复印之类的简单任务)”可知，Hidden Brain通过分配可完成的任务帮助理查德。故选A。 【27题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“They wish they could tell their father’s colleagues how much that generosity has meant to their family, all these years later.(他们希望能告诉父亲的同事们，这么多年过去了，这份慷慨对他们这个家庭来说意味着多么重要的意义)”可知，Hidden Brain对科特家庭所产生的影响是极其深远的。故选C。 C When were the “good old days”? Podcaster Jason Feifer devoted an episode to this question in his program, noting many idealize the 1950s. Yet historians confirm that decade was heavy with issues: uncontrolled individualism, racial and class tensions, and nuclear fears. Meanwhile, people in the 1950s thought the good old days were to be found in the 1920s, when experts warned that rising divorce rates then threatened the family. However, those in the 1920s romanticized the Victorian era, when families were strong and children respected their elders. This kind of nostalgia is sometimes useful — it gives us a sense of stability and predictability — and can also be a source of strength in difficult times. But, why are human beings always so nostalgic for past eras that seemed difficult and dangerous to those who lived through them? One explanation is that we survived the dangers of the past, so they seem smaller now. In contrast, we can never be certain that we will solve the problems facing us today. Another reason is that historical nostalgia is often coloured by personal nostalgia. When people identify the “good old days”, they frequently fall on the time of their youth, for research shows that we create more memories during adolescence and early adulthood than in any other life period.When we think about the past, this is the period we most often return to. While some things were genuinely better in the past, our instinctive nostalgia can lead to dangerous consequences. Longing for the past and fearing the future can be a barrier to what drives progress. As inventor William Petty observed, “When a new invention is first put forward, in the beginning every man objects... not one of a hundred (inventor) outlives this torture.” This was true for vaccinations (疫苗) and railroads, which all met strong resistance, just as anxieties now surround innovations like AI. Not all fears are unfounded; new technologies can cause accidents and disrupt societies. However, the only way to learn how to make the best use of new technologies and reduce their risks is through trial and error. The future will not be perfect, but neither were the good old days. 28. What can we learn from paragraph 1? A. People value family relationships. B. People are ignorant of historic facts. C. People feel bored with their current life. D. People tend to remember the past as perfect. 29. Why do “good old days” happen to be the time of people’s youth? A. It is colored by historical context. B. We face less problems during youth. C. It is the most memory-rich stage of life. D. People have a better memory when young. 30. Why does the author quote William Petty’s words? A. To prove that fears about innovations are unfounded. B. To show that opposition to inventions repeats. C. To stress that inventors often suffer criticism. D. To imply that nostalgia drives development. 31. What is the author’s attitude to nostalgia for “good old days”? A. Critical. B. Cautious. C. Dismissive. D. Appreciative. 【答案】28 D 29. C 30. B 31. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讲述了人们总是对过去的美好时光感到怀旧，但这种怀旧可能导致对进步的阻碍，应理性看待。 【28题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“Podcaster Jason Feifer devoted an episode to this question in his program, noting many idealize the 1950s. Yet historians confirm that decade was heavy with issues: uncontrolled individualism, racial and class tensions, and nuclear fears. Meanwhile, people in the 1950s thought the good old days were to be found in the1920s, when experts warned that rising divorce rates then threatened the family. However, those in the 1920s romanticized the Victorian era, when families were strong and children respected their elders.(播客主播Jason Feifer曾在自己的节目中专门探讨过这个问题，他提到许多人将20世纪50年代奉为理想时代。然而历史学家证实，那个年代实则问题重重：泛滥的个人主义、种族与阶级矛盾的尖锐对立，以及笼罩在人们心头的核恐惧阴云。与此同时，20世纪50年代的人们却认为，美好的旧时光存在于20世纪20年代 —— 尽管彼时的专家曾警告，持续攀升的离婚率正威胁着家庭的稳定。而20世纪20年代的人们，则对维多利亚时代充满浪漫幻想，在他们的想象里，那个年代的家庭关系牢固，子女对长辈心怀敬重。)”可知，人们倾向于把过去记得很完美。故选D。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“When people identify the “good old days”, they frequently fall on the time of their youth, for research shows that we create more memories during adolescence and early adulthood than in any other life period.When we think about the past, this is the period we most often return to.(当人们提及“往昔的美好岁月”时，脑海中浮现的往往是自己的青年时代，研究表明，人们在青春期和成年早期形成的记忆，远比人生其他任何阶段都要丰富。每当我们追忆往昔，这段时光总是最先浮现在脑海。)”可知，“往昔的美好岁月”恰好是人们的青春时光，因为这是人生中记忆最丰富的阶段。故选C。 【30题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中“While some things were genuinely better in the past, our instinctive   nostalgia can lead to dangerous consequences. Longing for the past and fearing the future can be a barrier to what drives progress. As inventor William Petty observed, “When a new invention is first   put forward, in the beginning every man objects... not one of a hundred (inventor) outlives this torture.” This was true for vaccinations (疫苗) and railroads, which all met strong resistance, just as anxieties now surround innovations like AI.(诚然，过去的某些事物确实优于当下，但这种本能的怀旧情结也可能引发危险的后果。对过往的眷恋与对未来的畏惧，会成为阻碍社会进步的绊脚石。正如发明家William Petty所言：“一项新发明刚问世时，起初总会招致所有人的反对……一百个发明者中，难有一人能熬过这番煎熬。”疫苗与铁路的遭遇正是如此，二者问世之初都曾遭遇强烈抵制，正如如今人工智能这类创新成果也被种种焦虑情绪所包围。)”可知，作者引用William Petty的话是为了表明人们对新发明的反对是一种反复出现的现象。故选B。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Not all fears are unfounded; new technologies can cause accidents and disrupt societies. However, the only way to learn how to make the best use of new technologies and reduce their risks is through trial and error. The future will not be perfect, but neither were the good old days.(并非所有的恐惧都是没有根据的；新技术可能导致事故和扰乱社会。然而，学习如何充分利用新技术并降低其风险的唯一途径是通过反复试验。未来不会是完美的，但美好的旧时光也不是。)”可知，作者对“往昔的美好岁月”的怀旧态度是谨慎的，既承认其有时有用，也指出其可能阻碍进步。故选B。 D Tearing up, sweating, nose running and other bodily functions are all signs when you’ re eating spicy foods. Yet, millions of people worldwide actively seek out this burning feeling. The explanation lies not in our sense of taste, but in our complex nervous system and psychology. The heat we perceive from chili peppers originates from capsaicin (辣椒素), a compound that acts as the plant’s chemical defense. It specifically targets TRPV1, a receptor (受体) present on nociceptors — the special nerve cells that detect potentially harmful factors, such as heat above 42℃. When activated, these cells trigger an instant alarm response, causing the body to react as if it’s been burned. This begs the question: why would we enjoy a feeling signaling potential danger? The enjoyment of spicy food is learned through adaptation of the nervous system. Initially,the brain misinterprets the capsaicin-caused heat as a potential threat, triggering an alarm-like response. Through repeated exposure, however, it receives consistent feedback indicating no actual tissue damage occurs. The feeling is gradually reassessed as safe and controllable,transforming the initial pain into a form of“benign masochism”. Much like the thrill of a roller coaster ride, the perceived danger — now under our command — becomes an internal part of the pleasure. Individual tolerance varies. Genetics can influence how sensitive one’s TRPV1 receptors are to capsaicin. More importantly, people can gradually build up a tolerance, essentially training their bodies and brains to handle higher levels of spiciness. The receptors themselves become less responsive over time, and the brain’s predictive system becomes more accurate. So, what can you do if the spice becomes overwhelming? Since capsaicin is fat- soluble,water is ineffective because it only spreads the compound. Dairy products like milk or yogurt are far better solutions — the fat and protein in them combine with the capsaicin and carry it away. 32. Why does eating chili peppers give people the burning feeling? A. Capsaicin briefly hurts taste buds. B. Chilli peppers bring potential danger. C. Capsaicin triggers the reaction of TRPV1. D. Chilli peppers raise the body’s temperature. 33. Which experience is most similar to enjoying spicy food? A. Listening to music. B. Smoking cigarettes. C. Exploring the Antarctic. D. Watching a horror film. 34. What does building a high spice tolerance involve? A. Conscious efforts. B. Genetic adaptation. C. Blocking spiciness signals. D. Keeping receptors from responding. 35. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Capsaicin’s Trick: A False Burning Alarm B. The Spice Lover’s Dilemma: Pleasure in Pain C. The Body’s Signal: Physical Reactions to Spice D. The Art of Endurance: Building Spice Tolerance 【答案】32. C 33. D 34. A 35. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文解释人们喜爱辣食的原因：辣椒素刺激神经产生灼烧感，经反复接触，大脑将其判定为可控刺激，转化为快感，还介绍了耐辣方法与解辣妙招。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“The heat we perceive from chili peppers originates from capsaicin (辣椒素), a compound that acts as the plant’s chemical defense. It specifically targets TRPV1, a receptor (受体) present on nociceptors — the special nerve cells that detect potentially harmful factors, such as heat above 42℃.(我们从辣椒中感受到的热感源自辣椒素，这是一种植物的化学防御物质。它专门作用于TRPV1受体，该受体存在于伤害感受器（能够感知潜在有害因素，如超过42℃的高温）上)”可知，吃辣椒会让人们产生灼烧感是因为辣椒素会触发TRPV1受体的反应。故选C。 【33题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“The feeling is gradually reassessed as safe and controllable, transforming the initial pain into a form of “benign masochism”. Much like the thrill of a roller coaster ride, the perceived danger — now under our command — becomes an internal part of the pleasure.(这种感觉逐渐被重新评估为安全且可控的，从而将最初的痛苦转化为一种“良性受虐狂”的体验。就像乘坐过山车时的刺激感一样，我们所感知到的危险——如今已处于我们的掌控之中——成为了愉悦的一部分)”可知，享受辣食的快感属于“良性受虐”——明知没有实际伤害，却因可控的“危险感”获得刺激，和看恐怖片的体验逻辑一致（恐惧但安全）。故选D。 【34题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Individual tolerance varies. Genetics can influence how sensitive one’s TRPV1 receptors are to capsaicin. More importantly, people can gradually build up a tolerance, essentially training their bodies and brains to handle higher levels of spiciness. The receptors themselves become less responsive over time, and the brain’s predictive system becomes more accurate.(每个人的耐受度都有所不同。遗传因素会影响人体TRPV1受体对辣椒素的敏感程度。更重要的是，人们能够逐渐形成耐受性，即通过训练让身体和大脑能够更好地应对更高的辣度。随着时间的推移，这些受体自身的反应会减弱，而大脑的预测系统也会变得更加准确)”可知，增强对辛辣食物的耐受能力需要积极主动的努力。故选A。 【35题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Tearing up, sweating, nose running and other bodily functions are all signs when you’ re eating spicy foods. Yet, millions of people worldwide actively seek out this burning feeling. The explanation lies not in our sense of taste, but in our complex nervous system and psychology.(吃辛辣食物时，会出现流泪、出汗、流鼻涕等生理反应。然而，全球数以百万计的人却热衷于这种令人不适的感觉。其原因并非在于味觉，而是源于我们复杂的神经系统和心理状态)”结合本文解释人们喜爱辣食的原因：辣椒素刺激神经产生灼烧感，经反复接触，大脑将其判定为可控刺激，转化为快感，还介绍了耐辣方法与解辣妙招。可知，B选项“辣味爱好者面临的困境：在痛苦中寻求愉悦”最符合文章标题。故选B。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分） How do we stay motivated once we have committed ourselves to action? ___36___ Here are some tips to help us stay motivated. Have self-belief When you are faced with a setback, don’t just let it defeat you. Remember that you have already overcome other obstacles. ___37___ Believing in your capacity for success is a brilliant motivator. You know you can solve the problem facing you because you have done it before. Setting goals ___38___ The first step to achieving a dream is to turn it into a series of goals. A long-term goal will be the ultimate dream —let’s say, setting up a new business. Short-term and medium-term goals will be the stages on the road to the final goal. Happiness is a choice Don’t let problems, difficulties, or setbacks get you down. They are temporary, and with a bit of effort and organization, they will be solved. Choose to stay happy, to be contented, and motivated. Remember that happiness should not be a final goal. ___39___ Keep your motives in mind Periodically, it is good to step back and take a critical look at what you are doing and why. This will help you to see whether your motives are the same as they were at the start of your venture. ___40___ Doing something for the wrong motives, especially those that fall outside the law, can be a source of much worry and certainly will lead to motivation being affected. A. You’ll be easier to work with. B. Self-motivation requires effort. C. It must be the way you lead your life. D. Believe in yourself and your abilities. E. Don’t let motives slip after your failure. F. Our dreams are usually a bit uncertain and unclear. G. Motives can change not always for the right reasons. 【答案】36. B 37. D 38. F 39. C 40. G 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了如何保持积极性。 【36题详解】 前句“How do we stay motivated once we have committed ourselves to action?(一旦我们承诺采取行动，我们如何保持动力？)”提到了如何才能保持持久的积极性的问题，后句“Here are some tips to help us stay motivated.(这里有一些帮助我们保持动力的建议)”说以下是保持积极性的一些建议，可知本句回答上文如恶化保持积极性的问题。故B选项“自我激励需要努力”符合语境，故选B。 【37题详解】 根据上文“Remember that you have already overcome other obstacles.(记住，你已经克服了其他障碍)”以及后文“Believing in your capacity for success is a brilliant motivator.(相信自己有能力取得成功是一个很好的激励因素)”可知，本句与相信自己有关，小标题中的self-belief和后句中的Believing in可对应到D选项相信自己和自己的能力。故D选项“相信自己和自己的能力”符合语境，故选D。 【38题详解】 根据后文“The first step to achieving a dream is to turn it into a series of goals. A long-term goal will be the ultimate dream —let’s say, setting up a new business. Short-term and medium-term goals will be the stages on the road to the final goal.(实现梦想的第一步是把它变成一系列的目标。一个长期的目标将是最终的梦想——比方说，建立一个新的企业。短期和中期目标将是通往最终目标的道路上的阶段)”提到实现梦想的第一步就是将终极梦想分解成若干小目标，可知本句与梦想有关，F选项中dreams对应后句的dream。故F选项“我们的梦通常有点不确定和不清楚”符合语境，故选F。 【39题详解】 根据上文“Choose to stay happy, to be contented, and motivated. Remember that happiness should not be a final goal.(选择保持快乐，满足，有动力。记住，快乐不应该是最终目标)”提到快乐不应该是你的终极目标，选项承接前句，说快乐应该是生活本该有的样子。选项中的It代指前句的happiness。故C选项“它一定是你的生活方式”符合语境，故选C。 【40题详解】 该段的小标题是“Keep your motives in mind(不忘初心)”结合上文“Periodically, it is good to step back and take a critical look at what you are doing and why. This will help you to see whether your motives are the same as they were at the start of your venture.(定期地退后一步，批判性地审视一下你在做什么以及为什么做，这是件好事。这将帮助你了解你的动机是否和最初一样)”提到行动过程中时不时地停歇下来看看自己初心是否发生了改变，后句“Doing something for the wrong motives, especially those that fall outside the law, can be a source of much worry and certainly will lead to motivation being affected.(出于错误的动机去做某事，尤其是那些不合法的动机，可能会引起很多担忧，肯定会导致动机受到影响)”说错误的动机可能是你行动中的焦虑之源，从而导致你的积极性大受影响，可知本句是在说明动机改变的正确与否。故G选项“动机的改变并不总是出于正确的原因”符合语境。故选G。 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） We headed down a yellow dirt track, but there was no sign of what Claire had recommended — the secret beach. For the last fifteen minutes, only a lone goat and a few dancing swallows (燕子) ____41____ us before we reached a dead end. I checked my phone,only to find that Google Maps showed nothing. We were in a completely ____42____ place. Sabrina recalled that Claire had ____43____ a right turn, so we ____44____ along the dusty yellow path, and spotted a narrow path covered with colorful wildflowers. The swallows wheeled above us, bees hummed around our ankles, and the ____45____ of reaching the dead end slowly faded. No longer upset about being lost, I closed my eyes for a moment, letting a brief moment of ____46____ settle over me. Then, Sabrina shouted with joy — she’d found the ____47____ beach. The view of the greenish-blue water was amazing. We sat quietly until a couple wandered in. They looked ____48____, and then smiled. “So you know this beach too?” We nodded, raising our hands as if to promise the secret was ____49____ with us. On the way back the sunlight shifted, and the path felt strange, as if the hillside had already ____50____ its treasure. The goat had disappeared, and the swallows were ____51____, leaving only the rustle of wildflowers. That silence didn’t feel empty, and the memories about the beach would ____52____ in our minds — not just because of its beauty, but the simple ____53____ of finding it. No maps or social media posts led us there. Everything had to be found on our own. When we finally ____54____ the main road that took us here, Sabrina smiled.“The best things in life cannot be ____55____ — it had to be experienced.” 41. A. scared B. accompanied C. protected D. recognized 42. A. secured B. developed C. deserted D. decorated 43. A. reported B. counted C. mentioned D. explained 44. A. returned B. laughed C. danced D. jogged 45. A. boredom B. frustration C. curiosity D. relief 46. A. panic B. pride C. tension D. peace 47. A. famous B. public C. hidden D. remote 48. A. surprised B. touched C. confused D. threatened 49. A. safe B. fine C. private D. mysterious 50. A. put aside B. sold off C. left behind D. taken back 51. A. lost B. gone C. trapped D. hunted 52. A. form B. remain C. flash D. fade 53. A. luck B. shock C. trick D. wisdom 54. A. widened B. abandoned C. hit D. blocked 55. A. downloaded B. remembered C. cherished D. recorded 【答案】41. B 42. C 43. C 44. A 45. B 46. D 47. C 48. A 49. A 50. D 51. B 52. B 53. A 54. C 55. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者和Sabrina按照Claire的推荐去寻找秘密海滩，途中迷路，但最终发现了美丽的海滩。在返回的路上，他们感悟到生活中的美好事物需要自己去体验，不能被记录或复制。 【41题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在到达死路尽头之前的十五分钟里，只有一只孤单的山羊和几只飞舞的燕子陪伴着我们。A. scared使害怕；B. accompanied陪伴；C. protected保护；D. recognized认出。根据前文“only a lone goat and a few dancing swallows(燕子)”可知，一路上没有其他人和事物，只有山羊和燕子陪伴着作者一行人。故选B项。 【42题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们处在一个完全荒无人烟的地方。A. secured安全的；B. developed发达的；C. deserted荒无人烟的；D. decorated装饰的。根据前文“I checked my phone, only to find that Google Maps showed nothing.”可知，谷歌地图上什么也没有显示，说明他们处在一个荒无人烟的地方。故选C项。 【43题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Sabrina回忆起Claire提过要右转一次，于是我们沿着这条布满尘土的黄色小路往回走，发现了一条开满五颜六色野花的狭窄小径。A. reported报道；B. counted数；C. mentioned提到；D. explained解释。根据前文“recalled that Claire had”可知，Sabrina是想起了Claire之前提及的路线信息。故选C项。 【44题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Sabrina回忆起Claire提过要右转一次，于是我们沿着这条布满尘土的黄色小路往回走，发现了一条开满五颜六色野花的狭窄小径。A. returned返回；B. laughed笑；C. danced跳舞；D. jogged慢跑。根据前文“we reached a dead end”的情节，可知两人走到了死路，需要折返寻找Claire说的右转路线，“returned”符合语义，故选A。 【45题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：燕子在我们头顶盘旋，蜜蜂在我们脚踝周围嗡嗡作响，到达死路的沮丧感慢慢消失了。A. boredom无聊；B. frustration沮丧；C. curiosity好奇心；D. relief宽慰。根据前文走到路的尽头、地图失灵的困境，以及后文“No longer upset about being lost”可知，作者一行人原本满是沮丧感。故选B项。 【46题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我不再为迷路而烦恼，闭上眼睛，让片刻的平静笼罩着我。A. panic恐慌；B. pride骄傲；C. tension紧张；D. peace平静。根据前文“No longer upset about being lost”可知，作者不再为迷路而烦恼，所以此处指片刻的平静笼罩着作者。故选D项。 【47题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然后，Sabrina高兴地喊道——她找到了那片隐秘的海滩。A. famous著名的；B. public公共的；C. hidden隐秘的；D. remote遥远的。根据前文“the secret beach”的描述可知，这片海滩是不为人知的，十分隐秘。故选C项。 【48题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他们看起来很惊讶，然后笑了。A. surprised惊讶的；B. touched感动的；C. confused困惑的；D. threatened受到威胁的。根据后文“and then smiled”以及“So you know this beach too?”可知，这对夫妇看到作者他们也在这里，所以感到惊讶，然后笑了。故选A项。 【49题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们点了点头，举起手，仿佛在承诺这个秘密会和我们一起安然守护。A. safe安全的；B. fine好的；C. private私人的；D. mysterious神秘的。根据前文“the secret beach”以及双方心照不宣的微笑可知，几人都默认要守护这个秘密，“safe with us”表示秘密在我们这里很安全，不会被泄露。故选A项。 【50题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：回去的路上，阳光偏移，小路变得陌生起来，仿佛山坡已经收起了它的宝藏。A. put aside搁置；B. sold off卖掉；C. left behind留下；D. taken back收回。根据后文“The goat had disappeared, and the swallows were ____”可知，山羊消失了，燕子也不见了，所以此处指山坡好像已经收回了它的宝藏。故选D项。 【51题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：山羊消失了，燕子也不见了，只剩下野花的沙沙声。A. lost丢失；B. gone不见了；C. trapped困住；D. hunted捕猎。根据前文“The goat had disappeared”以及后文“leaving only the rustle of wildflowers”可知，山羊消失了，燕子也不见了，只剩下野花的沙沙声。故选B项。 【52题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这份寂静并不空洞，关于这片海滩的回忆会一直留在我们的脑海里——不仅因为它的美丽，更因为寻找它的那份纯粹的幸运。A. form形成；B. remain留下；C. flash闪烁；D. fade褪色。根据后文“in our minds”可知，关于海滩的记忆将留在他们的脑海中。故选B项。 【53题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这份寂静并不空洞，关于这片海滩的回忆会一直留在我们的脑海里——不仅因为它的美丽，更因为寻找它的那份纯粹的幸运。A. luck幸运；B. shock震惊；C. trick诡计；D. wisdom智慧。根据前文两人误入死路却意外找到海滩的经历，可知这次邂逅是一种幸运，“luck”符合语义，故选A。 【54题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我们终于踏上带我们来到这里的大路时，Sabrina笑了。​A. widened拓宽；B. abandoned抛弃；C. hit到达、走上；D. blocked堵塞。根据前文“On the way back”可知，两人返程时终于走上了来时的大路，“hit the road”为固定搭配，意为“上路”。故选C项。 【55题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：生活中最好的东西不能被记录下来——它必须被体验。A. downloaded下载；B. remembered记住；C. cherished珍惜；D. recorded记录。根据后文“it had to be experienced”可知，此处指生活中最好的东西不能被记录下来，而是必须被体验。故选D项。 第Ⅱ卷（非选择题，共55分） 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 animated blockbuster Zootopia 2 has swiftly become a major cultural phenomenon in China. Within merely fourteen days of its release, the film achieved a ____56____ (remark) box office revenue of 3.1 billion yuan, ____57____ (secure) its place among the highest-grossing imported films in Chinese cinematic history. This sequel continues the story from the 2016 original, Zootopia, ____58____ won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. The first film ____59____ (praise) widely for its meaningful themes against discrimination and its promotion of inclusiveness, holding ____60____ outstanding rating of 9.3 on the popular review platform Douban. The movie’s impact extends far beyond theater screens. Over seventy consumer brands have partnered to create Zootopia-themed ____61____ (product), such as character blind box toys, frequently ____62____ (sell ) out immediately after launch. The production process highlighted the value of teamwork. Around 700 individuals contributed ____63____ the film. Creative “story jam” sessions were instrumental in designing the diverse and authentic animal characters. The character Gary De’Snake, who was ____64____ (intentional) created with Chinese viewers in mind, was a notable example. Since then, its immense popularity ____65____ (cause) a sharp rise in tourists visiting Shanghai Disneyland’s Zootopia-themed area, further boosting the local tourism economy. 【答案】56. remarkable 57. securing 58. which 59. was praised 60. an 61. products 62. sold 63. to 64. intentionally 65. has caused 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了动画大片《疯狂动物城2》在中国取得巨大成功及其带来的多方面影响。 【56题详解】 考查形容词。句意：上映仅14天，该片就取得了31亿元的惊人票房收入，成为中国电影史上票房最高的进口影片之一。根据空后名词box office revenue可知，空处需用形容词作定语修饰名词，remark的形容词为remarkable“惊人的，非凡的”。故填remarkable。 【57题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：上映仅14天，该片就取得了31亿元的惊人票房收入，成为中国电影史上票房最高的进口影片之一。本句已有谓语动词achieved，且空处没有连词，所以空处需用非谓语动词作状语，此处表示一种自然而然的结果，所以空处需用现在分词作结果状语。故填securing。 【58题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：这部续集延续了2016年获得奥斯卡最佳动画长片奖的《疯狂动物城》的故事。空处需用关系词引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是Zootopia，指物，关系词在定语从句中作主语，所以空处需用关系代词which引导定语从句。故填which。 【59题详解】 考查被动语态。句意：第一部电影因其反对歧视的有意义的主题和促进包容性而受到广泛赞誉，在热门评论平台豆瓣上获得了9.3分的出色评分。空处为句子的谓语动词，结合上文“from the 2016 original,  Zootopia”可知，句子陈述过去的事实，所以用一般过去时态，且该动词和主语The first film之间为被动关系，所以本句谓语动词需用一般过去时态的被动语态，主语是单数film，所以be动词需用was。故填was praised。 【60题详解】 考查冠词。句意：第一部电影因其反对歧视的有意义的主题和促进包容性而受到广泛赞誉，在热门评论平台豆瓣上获得了9.3分的出色评分。此处表示泛指“一个出色的评分”，所以空处需用不定冠词a/an，outstanding是以元音音素开头的单词，所以空处需用不定冠词an。故填an。 【61题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：超过70个消费品牌合作推出了以《疯狂动物城》为主题的产品，如角色盲盒玩具，上市后经常立即售罄。product“产品”，可数名词，由空前Zootopia-themed可知，空处名词需用复数表示泛指。故填products。 【62题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：超过70个消费品牌合作推出了以《疯狂动物城》为主题的产品，如角色盲盒玩具，上市后经常立即售罄。本句已有谓语动词have partnered，且空处没有连词，所以空处需用非谓语动词作状语，动词sell与其逻辑主语 character blind box toys之间是被动关系，所以空处需用过去分词作状语。故填sold。 【63题详解】 考查介词。句意：大约700人参与了这部电影的制作。contribute to“为……做贡献”，固定短语。故填to。 【64题详解】 考查副词。句意：角色加里·德·斯内克就是专门为中国观众而设计的，这是一个值得注意的例子。空处需用副词作状语修饰动词created，intentional的副词为intentionally“故意地，特意地”。故填intentionally。 【65题详解】 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：从那以后，它的巨大人气导致参观上海迪士尼乐园《疯狂动物城》主题区的游客急剧增加，进一步推动了当地旅游业经济的发展。根据时间状语Since then可知，空处谓语动词需用现在完成时态：have/has done，主语为popularity，所以此处助动词需用has。故填has caused。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66. 假定你是校英文网站记者李华，上周四你校书法社团举办了以“笔墨传情，汉字寻美”为主题的汉字书法体验活动。请你写一篇英文新闻报道发布在网站上，内容包括： 1.活动时间、地点及参与人员； 2.活动过程（如汉字文化讲解和汉字书写比赛等）； 3.活动意义与反响。 注意： 1.词数80左右； 2.开头已给出，不计入总词数； 3.可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。 Explore the Beauty of Chinese Characters ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Explore the Beauty of Chinese Characters Last Thursday, our school’s Calligraphy Club held an event, “Express Feelings with Brush and Ink, Explore Beauty in Chinese Characters”, in the art room. Students who love calligraphy from different grades joined in. During the event, a teacher first gave a detailed introduction to Chinese character culture, explaining how each character carried rich meanings. Then, a calligraphy-writing competition was held. Everyone tried their best to write beautifully. Those who wrote well received prizes. This event, which was a big hit, made students sense the charm of Chinese characters, and what they learned will inspire their love for Chinese culture. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以校英文网站记者李华的身份，就上周四校书法社团举办的汉字书法体验活动写一篇英文新闻报道，内容包括活动的时间、地点、参与人员、活动过程以及活动意义与反响。 【详解】1.词汇积累 详细的：detailed → comprehensive 解释：explain → interpret 比赛：competition → contest 激励：inspire → motivate 2.句式拓展 同义句 原句：During the event, a teacher first gave a detailed introduction to Chinese character culture, explaining how each character carried rich meanings.  拓展句：During the event, a teacher, who first gave a detailed introduction to Chinese character culture, explained how each character carried rich meanings.  【点睛】【高分句型1】Students who love calligraphy from different grades joined in.（运用了who引导的限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】This event, which was a big hit, made students sense the charm of Chinese characters, and what they learned will inspire their love for Chinese culture.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句、what引导的主语从句） 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。 I was always the kind of person who tried hard to please everyone around me. Whether it was my classmates, teachers, or family members, I went out of my way to make them happy. I would agree to do things I didn’t really want to do, like lending my favorite books that I was still reading to classmates who asked, or sacrificing my own study time to help others with their homework. One day, my classmate Lily asked me to help her with a difficult math project. The project was due in a week, and it was going to take up a lot of my time. I had my own study plans and a big English test was around the corner, but I couldn’t bring myself to say no. So, I started spending hours every day helping Lily. We worked on the math problems, did research, and prepared the presentation together. As the days passed, I was getting more and more stressed. I was constantly tired from staying up late to study for my English test after helping Lily. On the day of the English test, I was so sleepy and unfocused that I made a lot of silly mistakes. When the results came out, I got a much lower grade than I had expected. I was devastated (崩溃的). Lily, on the other hand, got a great grade on the math project and was very happy. She thanked me, but I didn’t feel the slightest bit of joy. Instead, I felt a sense of resentment (怨恨) building up inside me. I realized that I had put my own needs aside for so long to please others, and it had finally had a negative effect on me. That evening, I sat in my room, thinking about what had happened. I was tired of always being the one to give in and sacrifice for others. I decided that things had to change. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题纸相应位置作答。 The next day at school, another classmate, Tom, came to me with a request. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After firmly saying no to Tom, I felt a strange mix of nervousness and relief. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Paragraph 1: The next day at school, another classmate, Tom, came to me with a request. He wanted me to join his group for a history project, which would require a significant amount of my free time. Just a few days ago, I would have immediately said yes without hesitation. But this time, looking at Tom’s expectant face, I summoned up my courage and said, “Tom, I really appreciate you asking me, but I have my own study schedule and personal things to take care of. I’m afraid I can’t join your group.” Tom looked a bit surprised. He tried to persuade me, saying that my ideas would be really helpful for the project. However, I stood my ground and politely declined again. Paragraph 2: After firmly saying no to Tom, I felt a strange mix of nervousness and relief. I was nervous because I was worried that Tom might be angry with me or that other classmates would think I was selfish. But at the same time, there was a huge sense of relief. I realized that it was okay to prioritize my own needs. To my surprise, a few days later, Tom came to me again. He said that although he was a bit disappointed at first, he understood my decision. He even thanked me for being honest with him. From then on, I continued to be true to myself. I still helped others when I could, but I no longer over-committed. 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，本文讲述的是作者之前一直是一个喜欢让别人开心的人，尽管自己不愿意，也会答应别人的请求，这种取悦别人的行为给作者带来了很大的困扰。最终作者决定改变自己，重新做回自己。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“第二天在学校，另一个同学Tom向我提出了一个要求。”可知，第一段可描写Tom向作者寻求帮助，作者因前一天拒绝Lily的求助已想好要拒绝Tom的请求，写作者拒绝Tom的请求，并说服Tom的理由。 ②由第二段首句内容“在坚定地拒绝了汤姆之后，我感到一种奇怪的既紧张又宽慰的感觉。”可知，第二段可描写作者在拒绝别人之后的感觉以及作者的醒悟：应该把自己放在第一位。 2.续写线索：Tom寻求帮助——作者拒绝——Tom说服作者，遭受再次拒绝——作者感到紧张和宽慰——要优先考虑自己——Tom理解我——作者做真实的自己 3.词汇激活 行为类 ① 需要：require/need/call for ② 意识到：realize/be aware of/be conscious of ③ 理解：understood/comprehended 情绪类 ① 感激：appreciate/be thankful to/show gratitude to ② 吃惊：surprise/astonishment/amazement 【点睛】[高分句型1]. He wanted me to join his group for a history project, which would require a significant amount of my free time.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句） [高分句型2]. He tried to persuade me, saying that my ideas would be really helpful for the project.（运用了现在分词作伴随状语） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $英语听力部分，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客观题答题卡上。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，每段对话读两遍。Text one, excuse me, which platform do I need for the subway to central . park platform? Three gate b the next train will arrive in five minutes. It's nine fifty now. Thank you very much. You're welcome. Have a good day. Excuse me, which platform do I need for the subway to central . park platform three gate b the next train will arrive in five minutes. It's nine fifty now. Thank you very much. You're welcome. Have a good day. Text two, did you hear the news? Our cousin went into labor and had her baby last week. Oh my goodness, that's great. Tell me everything. The little Angel weight, eight pounds, six hands, isn't that perfect? We have to visit them. I'm dying to cuttle that sweet newborn. Yes, let's plan a visit this weekend. I'll bring the cutest baby outfit . I can find. Did you hear the news? Our cousin went into labor and had her baby last week. Oh my goodness, that's great. Tell me everything. The little angle, weight, eight pounds, six ounces, isn't that perfect. We have to visit them. I'm dying to cuddle that sweet newborn. Yes, let's plan a visit this weekend. I'll bring the cutest baby outfit I can find. Text three, I love science frontiers. IT was such an interesting program. Robin, I hope you enjoy that and learned something. Actually, I dozed off halfway because many technical words were way over my head. Oh dear, maybe we should find the documentation with similar explanations next time. I love science frontiers. IT was such an interesting program. Robin, I hope you enjoy that and learned something. Actually, I dozed off halfway because many technical words were way over my head. Oh dear, maybe we should find a documentary with similar explanations next time. Thanks for you. Look tired. jella. Did you have a busy morning? Well, I watered . the plants in the vegetable garden and whether the flower beds. no wonder gardening can be exhAusting. Did you finish all the work in your backyard? almost. I still need to plant some sunflowers, but i'll do that tomorrow. You look tired. jella. Did you have a busy morning? Well, I watered . the plants in the vegetable garden and whether the flower beds. no wonder gardening can be exhAusting. Did you finish all the work . in your backyard? almost. I still need to plant some sunflowers, but i'll do that tomorrow. Text five, i'm so relieved the summer term is finally over, but professor Thomas gave me extra time for the final project. You mean the one you've been struggling with? exactly. And since you've already completed, you're so well. I see where this is going. What's giving you trouble? I'm so relieved this summer term is finally over, but professor Thomas gave me extra time for the final project. You mean the one you've been struggling with? exactly. And since you've already completed, you're so well. I see where this is going. What's giving you trouble? 第一节到此结束。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。Text six, hey, jack, have you heard about the upcoming field trip to the science museum? Jenny, yeah, I heard about IT. IT sounds like it'll be fun. definitely. Have you submitted your permission slip? Not yet, but I plan to do IT tomorrow. Don't forget the deadline is friday. Thanks for the reminder, Jenny. I'll get IT done. No problem. jack. It'll be great to explore the museum together. Yeah, i'm looking forward to IT. I've never been to that museum . before me. neither. I heard they have some really cool exhibits. Hey, jack, have you heard about the upcoming field trip to the science museum? Jenny, I heard about IT. IT sounds like it'll be fun. definitely. Have you submitted your permission slip yet? Not yet. But I plan to do IT tomorrow. Don't forget, the deadline is friday. Thanks for the reminder, Jenny. I'll get IT done. No problem, jack. It'll be great to explore the museum together. Yeah, i'm looking forward to IT. I've never been to that museum before me. neither. I heard they have some really cool exhibits. 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。Six, seven. Hi, I miss my connecting flight. What should I do? I'm sorry to hear that you'll need to go to the airlines customer service desk. Which airline . were you flying with? The united airlines? The united airlines desk is just around the corner to your left. They can help you rebook your flight. Thank you. Do you know if i'll have to pay for a new ticket? IT depends on the airlines policy. The customer service agents will be able to give you more information about that. All right, I hope they can help. Is there a place to sit while I wait? Yes, there are seating areas near the customer service desks. You can also find a cafe nearby if you need to grab a . drink or a snack. Thanks for all your help. You're welcome. Good luck. And I hope you get your flight sort . IT out quickly. Hi, I miss my connecting flight. What should I do? I'm sorry to hear that you'll need to go to the airlines customer service desk. Which airline were you flying with? IT was united airlines. The united airlines desk is just around the corner to your left. They can help you rebook your flight. Thank you. Do you know if i'll have to pay for a new ticket? IT depends on the airlines policy. The customer service agents will be able to give you more information about that. All right, I hope they can help. Is there a place to sit while I wait? Yes, there are seating areas near the customer service desks. You can also find a cafe nearby if you need to grab a drink or a snack. Thanks for all your help. You are welcome. Good luck, and I hope you get your flight sorted out quickly. 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。Text eight, hey, bill, do you want to come over after school? Hea, no, I have to finish my chores. I didn't do them all week, so now I have to do them all today. What do you have to do? Right the art and clean my room. Isn't that going to take a long time? Have you seen my room? IT looks like a tornai went through IT . why didn't you clean IT before? I hate cleaning. Do you have chores? Yeah, but I try to finish them as soon as possible. You're smart. Now I have to spend friday afternoon doing, sure. That's too bad. I've got a new video game I want to show you. Do you want to help me with my choice? No way. I'm going to enjoy my friday afternoon. Well, I Better get to work or i'll be doing IT after dinner too. Finish your tours earlier . next time. I know I say that every week. Hey, bill, do you want to come over after school? Hey, maria, no, I have to finish my chores. I didn't do them all week, so now I have to do them all today. What do you have to do? Right the art and clean my room. Isn't that going to take a long time? Have you seen my room? IT looks like a torna went through IT . why didn't you clean IT before? I hate cleaning. Do you have chores? Yeah, but I try to finish them as soon as possible. You're smart. Now I have to spend friday afternoon doing chores. That's too bad. I've got a new video game I want to show you. Do you want to help me with my chores? No way. I'm going to enjoy my friday afternoon. Well, I Better get to work or i'll be doing IT after dinner too. Finish your tours earlier next time. I know I say that every week. 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。Text nine, hi, bill, why are you dressed up? Oh, hi, Jones. Carol and I are going to play tonight. My daughter is the lead actress. Oh, really, how exciting. This will be her first performance. SHE is a drama student in college. I'd love to see her perform someday. Let me know when he will be on stage again. Okay, I will. I'm so excited and proud of her. Is SHE nervous? Yes. he is very nervous, but he loves acting. So this will be a true test for her. Is this part of her school assignment? No. this is something SHE auditioned for on her own. SHE won the lead part. Yeah, he was shocked. Her drama professor is coming to. How does he feel about that? She's more nervous about her drama professor than the rest of the audience. but she's not going to be greater than IT. Yeah, but he wants to do well in front of him. I understand. Well, have a lovely time tonight. Hi, bill, why are you dressed up? Oh, hi. Jones. Carol and I are going to play tonight. My daughter is the lead actress. Oh, really, how exciting. This will be her first performance. SHE is a drama student in college. I'd love to see her perform someday. Let me know when he will be on stage again. Okay, I will. I'm so excited and proud of her. Is SHE nervous? Yes. he is very nervous, but he loves acting. So this will be a true test for her. Is this part of her school assignment? No, this is something SHE auditioned for on her own. SHE won the lead part. yeah. SHE was shocked. Her drama professor is coming to. How does he feel about that? She's more . nervous about her drama professor than the rest of the audience. But SHE is not going to be greater on him. Yeah, but he wants to do well in front of him. I understand. Well, have a lovely time tonight. 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。Text ten, I want to explain a few things about your essay. First of all, the deadline for this essay is october, the eighteen th, north nineteenth, not two days later because your dog was ill or your computer broke the eighteen th. If it's late, I won't market. I won't even read IT you'll feel the assignment. So please hand IT in on time. You can email me the essays. I'll reply to say i've got IT. If I don't reply within a day IT might mean I didn't get IT. So please email me again to make sure you can also bring a paper copy of the SA. To my office. But let's be kind to the trees. okay? Email is Better for the trees. And for me, don't forget that you must reference every idea or quote you use. That isn't your own idea. And the last page of your essay should be a list of all the books you used in alphabetical order, not in the order you used them. And lastly, make IT easy for me to read. That means using a clear fund. Ariel is best, but times new roman in is fine too, not comic sense. Please size twelve font for the essay and size fourteen for the titles and subheading ings and use page numbers. Any questions. I want to explain a few things about your essay. First of all, the deadline for this essay is october the eighteenth, north the nineteenth, not two days later because your dog was ill or your computer broke. The eight team. If it's late, I won't market. I won't even read IT you'll feel the assignment. So please hand IT in on time. You can email me the essays. I'll reply to say i've got IT. If I don't reply within a day IT might mean I didn't get IT. So please email me again to make sure you can also bring a paper copy of the SA. To my office. But let's be kind to the trees. okay? Email is Better for the trees. And for me, don't forget that you must reference every idea or quote you use. That isn't your own idea. And the last page of your essay should be a list of all the books you used in alphabetical order, not in the order you used them. And lastly, make IT easy for me to read. That means using a clear font, Ariel is best, but times the new romance is fine too, not comic sense. Please size twelve font for the essay and size fourteen for the titles and subheading ings and use page numbers. Any questions? 第二节到此结束，现在你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。听力部分到此结束。 高三年级第二次模拟考试英语 满分150分，考试用时120分钟 第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共95分） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A，B，C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分） 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When will the next train to Central Park arrive? A. At 9:45. B. At 9:50. C. At 9:55. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the speakers do this weekend? A. Go shopping for baby clothes. B. Visit the cousin and the newborn. C. Share the news with other relatives. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What did the man think of the English program? A. It was poorly produced. B. It was difficult to understand. C. It was interesting and educational. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What did Jamila do this morning? A. She did some gardening B. She painted some flowers. C. She picked some vegetables. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why does the woman talk to the man? A. To ask a favor from him. B. To remind him of a project. C. To update him on her project. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A，B，C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6 What are the speakers discussing? A. A field trip. B. An exhibition. C. A science museum. 7. What do we know about the man? A. He will explore the museum alone. B. He forgets the deadline for the application. C. He will hand in the permission document tomorrow. 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 happened to the man? A. He lost his air ticket. B. He failed to catch his flight. C. He didn’t know how to rebook. 9. What will the man probably do next? A. Find a place to have a drink. B. Purchase a ticket for the next flight. C. Turn to the customer service for help. 10. Who might be the woman? A. A cafe attendant. B. An airport staff member. C. A customer service agent. 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. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Close friends. B. Brother and sister. C. Teacher and student. 12. What will Maria probably do? A. Go to Billy’s house to help him. B. Wait until Billy finishes his chores. C. Play her new video game by herself. 13. What is Maria’s advice on doing chores for Billy? A. Finish them as soon as possible. B. Leave them all to the last minute. C. Always do them on Friday afternoons. 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 Bill going to do tonight? A. Stage a new play. B. Invite Joan to a play. C. Watch his daughter’s play. 15. What does Bill say about his daughter? A. She will take a test. B. She is a college student. C. She is proud of her acting. 16. Why is Bill’s daughter nervous? A. Her professor will be present. B. She has no experience in acting. C. The audience will grade her work. 17. What can we learn about the play? A. It is part of a school project. B. The professor chose the cast. C. Bill’s daughter is the lead role. 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. What is the deadline for the essay? A. October 19th. B. October 18th. C. October 20th. 19. What will happen if the essay is late? A. The teacher won’t grade it at all. B. The student can resubmit next week. C. The teacher will send it back within a day. 20. What formatting rule is mentioned for the essay? A. Use Comic Sans font. B. List references in the order used. C. Use size 12 font for the main text. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） A HISTORIC LANDSCAPE VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS San Francisco offers a variety of volunteer programs where participants can help restore and maintain historic landscapes and cultural resources across various sites. Volunteers play an essential role in protecting these treasures by conducting tasks like landscape restoration, resource protection, and trail (步道) maintenance in different locations throughout the city. Here are some opportunities you can join: Fort Mason Time: Every Tuesday, 9 a.m. — 12 p.m. Location: Marina Park Activities: Restore historic gardens and edge walking paths; volunteers may learn about the site’s military history from on-site guides. Golden Gate Time: Every Thursday, 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. Location: Crissy Field Activities: Maintain coastal trails and remove invasive (入侵的) plants along seaside cliffs to protect historic sites. Volunteers can also gain hands-on experience in coastal ecosystem protection and enjoy the magnificent ocean views during work breaks. Sutro Heights Time: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, 8 a.m. — 12 p.m. Location: Outer Richmond Activities: Assist in restoring and maintaining the park’s historic features. Volunteers will get to hear stories about the park’s 19th-century origins from local history enthusiasts. Presidio Tunnel Time: 2nd Thursdays, 1 — 5 p.m.; 4th Wednesdays, 9 a.m. — 3 p.m. Location: Lincoln Boulevard Activities: Help care for landscaped areas in this part of the Presidio This rewarding volunteer program offers participants a chance to connect with nature while helping maintain one of San Francisco’s most beloved public spaces. These programs are great ways to contribute to the community while enjoying the natural and historical beauty of San Francisco. 21. Which program will you choose if you are free only on Tuesday? A. Fort Mason. B. Golden Gate. C. Sutro Heights. D. Presidio Tunnel. 22. Where can volunteers help maintain areas near the beach? A. Marina Park. B. Crissy Field. C. West Bluff. D. Lincoln Boulevard. 23. From which website can we probably find this text? A. www.pollution-kills.com B. www.keep-history-alive.com C. www.embrace-future-world.com D. www.discover-natural-treasure.com B When Paul Cotter’s father, Richard, was 52, he was fired from a large printing company after working there for over 30 years. Before, Richard Cotter was known for his sharp mind. Now, he found it too difficult to deal with the slightest bit of pressure. The next few years, he lost job from job. Everyone assumed it was a crisis of confidence. No one suspected the underlying reason: cognitive decline due to early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Then, when Richard Cotter was 58, he was formally diagnosed (诊断) with Alzheimer’s. Paul Cotter recalls that his father was horrified by the diagnosis. “But I imagine he also felt some sense of relief,” Paul Cotter said. “Finally, there was an explanation for his decline. And in spite of it all, he still wanted to keep working.” That’s where Paul Cotter’s unsung hero stepped in. It was the Hidden Brain team. When Cotter’s father applied for a job there, he disclosed (透露) his diagnosis and the limitations that came with it. But still the firm offered him the position — handling small tasks like making copies. “They gave him a paycheck, which made him feel needed and valued,” Cotter said. “But more than just a job, they gave him respect, dignity and a sense of purpose at a time when his life was falling apart.” The disease continued to progress. Eventually, his father had difficulty keeping his balance, and one day, he fell off a small stepladder. It was clear that it was no longer safe for him to continue working. The company let Cotter’s parents know that with deep regret, it would have to let his father go. On his father’s final day on the job, his colleagues threw him a goodbye party to thank him for his service. “What a beautiful, remarkable gesture that was,” Cotter said. Cotter’s three brothers and sister still talk about the company’s care for their father. They wish they could tell their father’s colleagues how much that generosity has meant to their family, all these years later. 24. What do we know about Richard from paragraph 1? A. He used to be considered intelligent. B. He regained confidence in job-hunting. C. He needed outside assistance to survive. D. He was the oldest worker at the printing company. 25. Which words best describe Richard after his formal diagnosis? A. Puzzled but energetic. B. Confident and ambitious. C. Bored and annoyed. D. Scared but relieved. 26. How did the Hidden Brain help Richard? A. By assigning manageable tasks. B. By offering a well-paid position. C. By providing post-retirement instructions. D. By working out a new cure for Alzheimer’s. 27. What can we say about the impact of the Hidden Brain on Cotter’s family? A. Predictable. B. Short-lived. C. Far-reaching. D. Insignificant. C When were the “good old days”? Podcaster Jason Feifer devoted an episode to this question in his program, noting many idealize the 1950s. Yet historians confirm that decade was heavy with issues: uncontrolled individualism, racial and class tensions, and nuclear fears. Meanwhile, people in the 1950s thought the good old days were to be found in the 1920s, when experts warned that rising divorce rates then threatened the family. However, those in the 1920s romanticized the Victorian era, when families were strong and children respected their elders. This kind of nostalgia is sometimes useful — it gives us a sense of stability and predictability — and can also be a source of strength in difficult times. But, why are human beings always so nostalgic for past eras that seemed difficult and dangerous to those who lived through them? One explanation is that we survived the dangers of the past, so they seem smaller now. In contrast, we can never be certain that we will solve the problems facing us today. Another reason is that historical nostalgia is often coloured by personal nostalgia. When people identify the “good old days”, they frequently fall on the time of their youth, for research shows that we create more memories during adolescence and early adulthood than in any other life period.When we think about the past, this is the period we most often return to. While some things were genuinely better in the past, our instinctive nostalgia can lead to dangerous consequences. Longing for the past and fearing the future can be a barrier to what drives progress. As inventor William Petty observed, “When a new invention is first put forward, in the beginning every man objects... not one of a hundred (inventor) outlives this torture.” This was true for vaccinations (疫苗) and railroads, which all met strong resistance, just as anxieties now surround innovations like AI. Not all fears are unfounded; new technologies can cause accidents and disrupt societies. However, the only way to learn how to make the best use of new technologies and reduce their risks is through trial and error. The future will not be perfect, but neither were the good old days. 28. What can we learn from paragraph 1? A. People value family relationships. B. People are ignorant of historic facts. C. People feel bored with their current life. D. People tend to remember the past as perfect. 29. Why do “good old days” happen to be the time of people’s youth? A. It is colored by historical context. B. We face less problems during youth. C. It is the most memory-rich stage of life. D. People have a better memory when young. 30. Why does the author quote William Petty’s words? A. To prove that fears about innovations are unfounded. B. To show that opposition to inventions repeats. C. To stress that inventors often suffer criticism. D. To imply that nostalgia drives development. 31. What is the author’s attitude to nostalgia for “good old days”? A. Critical. B. Cautious. C. Dismissive. D. Appreciative. D Tearing up, sweating, nose running and other bodily functions are all signs when you’ re eating spicy foods. Yet, millions of people worldwide actively seek out this burning feeling. The explanation lies not in our sense of taste, but in our complex nervous system and psychology. The heat we perceive from chili peppers originates from capsaicin (辣椒素), a compound that acts as the plant’s chemical defense. It specifically targets TRPV1, a receptor (受体) present on nociceptors — the special nerve cells that detect potentially harmful factors, such as heat above 42℃. When activated, these cells trigger an instant alarm response, causing the body to react as if it’s been burned. This begs the question: why would we enjoy a feeling signaling potential danger? The enjoyment of spicy food is learned through adaptation of the nervous system. Initially,the brain misinterprets the capsaicin-caused heat as a potential threat, triggering an alarm-like response. Through repeated exposure, however, it receives consistent feedback indicating no actual tissue damage occurs. The feeling is gradually reassessed as safe and controllable,transforming the initial pain into a form of“benign masochism”. Much like the thrill of a roller coaster ride, the perceived danger — now under our command — becomes an internal part of the pleasure. Individual tolerance varies. Genetics can influence how sensitive one’s TRPV1 receptors are to capsaicin. More importantly, people can gradually build up a tolerance, essentially training their bodies and brains to handle higher levels of spiciness. The receptors themselves become less responsive over time, and the brain’s predictive system becomes more accurate. So what can you do if the spice becomes overwhelming? Since capsaicin is fat- soluble,water is ineffective because it only spreads the compound. Dairy products like milk or yogurt are far better solutions — the fat and protein in them combine with the capsaicin and carry it away. 32. Why does eating chili peppers give people the burning feeling? A. Capsaicin briefly hurts taste buds. B. Chilli peppers bring potential danger. C. Capsaicin triggers the reaction of TRPV1. D. Chilli peppers raise the body’s temperature. 33. Which experience is most similar to enjoying spicy food? A. Listening to music. B. Smoking cigarettes. C. Exploring the Antarctic. D. Watching a horror film. 34. What does building a high spice tolerance involve? A. Conscious efforts. B. Genetic adaptation. C. Blocking spiciness signals. D. Keeping receptors from responding. 35. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Capsaicin’s Trick: A False Burning Alarm B. The Spice Lover’s Dilemma: Pleasure in Pain C. The Body’s Signal: Physical Reactions to Spice D. The Art of Endurance: Building Spice Tolerance 第二节（共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分） How do we stay motivated once we have committed ourselves to action? ___36___ Here are some tips to help us stay motivated. Have self-belief When you are faced with a setback, don’t just let it defeat you. Remember that you have already overcome other obstacles. ___37___ Believing in your capacity for success is a brilliant motivator. You know you can solve the problem facing you because you have done it before. Setting goals ___38___ The first step to achieving a dream is to turn it into a series of goals. A long-term goal will be the ultimate dream —let’s say, setting up a new business. Short-term and medium-term goals will be the stages on the road to the final goal. Happiness is a choice Don’t let problems, difficulties, or setbacks get you down. They are temporary, and with a bit of effort and organization, they will be solved. Choose to stay happy, to be contented, and motivated. Remember that happiness should not be a final goal. ___39___ Keep your motives in mind Periodically, it is good to step back and take a critical look at what you are doing and why. This will help you to see whether your motives are the same as they were at the start of your venture. ___40___ Doing something for the wrong motives, especially those that fall outside the law, can be a source of much worry and certainly will lead to motivation being affected. A You’ll be easier to work with. B. Self-motivation requires effort. C. It must be the way you lead your life. D. Believe in yourself and your abilities. E. Don’t let motives slip after your failure. F. Our dreams are usually a bit uncertain and unclear. G. Motives can change not always for the right reasons. 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） We headed down a yellow dirt track, but there was no sign of what Claire had recommended — the secret beach. For the last fifteen minutes, only a lone goat and a few dancing swallows (燕子) ____41____ us before we reached a dead end. I checked my phone,only to find that Google Maps showed nothing. We were in a completely ____42____ place. Sabrina recalled that Claire had ____43____ a right turn, so we ____44____ along the dusty yellow path, and spotted a narrow path covered with colorful wildflowers. The swallows wheeled above us, bees hummed around our ankles, and the ____45____ of reaching the dead end slowly faded. No longer upset about being lost, I closed my eyes for a moment, letting a brief moment of ____46____ settle over me. Then, Sabrina shouted with joy — she’d found the ____47____ beach. The view of the greenish-blue water was amazing. We sat quietly until a couple wandered in. They looked ____48____, and then smiled. “So you know this beach too?” We nodded, raising our hands as if to promise the secret was ____49____ with us. On the way back, the sunlight shifted, and the path felt strange, as if the hillside had already ____50____ its treasure. The goat had disappeared, and the swallows were ____51____, leaving only the rustle of wildflowers. That silence didn’t feel empty, and the memories about the beach would ____52____ in our minds — not just because of its beauty, but the simple ____53____ of finding it. No maps or social media posts led us there. Everything had to be found on our own. When we finally ____54____ the main road that took us here, Sabrina smiled.“The best things in life cannot be ____55____ — it had to be experienced.” 41. A. scared B. accompanied C. protected D. recognized 42. A. secured B. developed C. deserted D. decorated 43. A. reported B. counted C. mentioned D. explained 44. A. returned B. laughed C. danced D. jogged 45. A. boredom B. frustration C. curiosity D. relief 46. A. panic B. pride C. tension D. peace 47. A. famous B. public C. hidden D. remote 48. A. surprised B. touched C. confused D. threatened 49. A. safe B. fine C. private D. mysterious 50. A. put aside B. sold off C. left behind D. taken back 51. A. lost B. gone C. trapped D. hunted 52. A. form B. remain C. flash D. fade 53. A. luck B. shock C. trick D. wisdom 54. A. widened B. abandoned C. hit D. blocked 55. A. downloaded B. remembered C. cherished D. recorded 第Ⅱ卷（非选择题，共55分） 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 animated blockbuster Zootopia 2 has swiftly become a major cultural phenomenon in China. Within merely fourteen days of its release, the film achieved a ____56____ (remark) box office revenue of 3.1 billion yuan, ____57____ (secure) its place among the highest-grossing imported films in Chinese cinematic history. This sequel continues the story from the 2016 original, Zootopia, ____58____ won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. The first film ____59____ (praise) widely for its meaningful themes against discrimination and its promotion of inclusiveness, holding ____60____ outstanding rating of 9.3 on the popular review platform Douban. The movie’s impact extends far beyond theater screens. Over seventy consumer brands have partnered to create Zootopia-themed ____61____ (product), such as character blind box toys, frequently ____62____ (sell ) out immediately after launch. The production process highlighted the value of teamwork. Around 700 individuals contributed ____63____ the film. Creative “story jam” sessions were instrumental in designing the diverse and authentic animal characters. The character Gary De’Snake, who was ____64____ (intentional) created with Chinese viewers in mind, was a notable example. Since then, its immense popularity ____65____ (cause) a sharp rise in tourists visiting Shanghai Disneyland’s Zootopia-themed area, further boosting the local tourism economy. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66. 假定你是校英文网站记者李华，上周四你校书法社团举办了以“笔墨传情，汉字寻美”为主题的汉字书法体验活动。请你写一篇英文新闻报道发布在网站上，内容包括： 1.活动时间、地点及参与人员； 2.活动过程（如汉字文化讲解和汉字书写比赛等）； 3.活动意义与反响。 注意： 1.词数80左右； 2.开头已给出，不计入总词数； 3.可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。 Explore the Beauty of Chinese Characters ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 I was always the kind of person who tried hard to please everyone around me. Whether it was my classmates, teachers, or family members, I went out of my way to make them happy. I would agree to do things I didn’t really want to do, like lending my favorite books that I was still reading to classmates who asked, or sacrificing my own study time to help others with their homework. One day, my classmate Lily asked me to help her with a difficult math project. The project was due in a week, and it was going to take up a lot of my time. I had my own study plans and a big English test was around the corner, but I couldn’t bring myself to say no. So, I started spending hours every day helping Lily. We worked on the math problems, did research, and prepared the presentation together. As the days passed, I was getting more and more stressed. I was constantly tired from staying up late to study for my English test after helping Lily. On the day of the English test, I was so sleepy and unfocused that I made a lot of silly mistakes. When the results came out, I got a much lower grade than I had expected. I was devastated (崩溃的). Lily, on the other hand, got a great grade on the math project and was very happy. She thanked me, but I didn’t feel the slightest bit of joy. Instead, I felt a sense of resentment (怨恨) building up inside me. I realized that I had put my own needs aside for so long to please others, and it had finally had a negative effect on me. That evening, I sat in my room, thinking about what had happened. I was tired of always being the one to give in and sacrifice for others. I decided that things had to change. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题纸相应位置作答。 The next day at school, another classmate, Tom, came to me with a request. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After firmly saying no to Tom, I felt a strange mix of nervousness and relief. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $