安徽阜阳市2025-2026学年上学期高三期末教学质量监测英语试卷

阜阳市2025一2026学年度高三教学质量监测试卷 英语 注意事项： 1答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂 黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在 答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 地 3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 弥 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。 1.Where are the speakers probably? A.On a farm. B.By the seaside. C.In the city center. 如 2.Why does the woman make the call? A.To book a room. B.To report a problem. C.To ask about a refrigerator. 封 3.What is the man doing? A.Encouraging the woman. B.Interviewing the woman. C.Complaining to the woman. 童 4.When is the woman's haircut appointment on Saturday? A.At 9:30 am. B.At 10:30 am. C.At 11:30 am. 5.What are the speakers talking about? A.When to visit Tracy. B.Where to meet Tracy. C.What to bring for Tracy. 线 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，选出最佳选项。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? 新 A.Teammates. B.Family members. C.Teacher and student 7.How does the woman sound? A.Confused. B.Humorous. C.Optimistic. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8.Which field does the man's history professor suggest he choose? A.Education. B.Politics. C.Literature. 【高三英语⊙第1页（共10页）】 9.Why is the man interested in becoming a computer engineer? A.He can work on his own. B.He likes to repair electronics. C.He wants to earn a high salary. 听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。 10.How did the woman find out about the man's act? A.From a paper. B.From a video. C.From a friend. 11.How many families in the man's building are single-parent families? A.5. B.7. C.10. 12.What does the man intend to do after the holiday? A.Hold a welcome party. B.Find a permanent job. C.Run a learning session. 13.What do we know about Karen Dunn? A.She teaches math. B.She has two sons. C.She owns a website. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14.What did the woman work at first after graduation? A.A TV presenter. B.A school teacher. C.A house painter. 15.What did the woman's college professor ask her to do? A.Analyze an artwork. B.Explore the seasons. C.Study different flowers. 16.What does the woman say about her task? A.It turned out well. B.It went as planned. C.It was easy to do. 17.What will the woman probably talk about next? A.A museum. B.An exhibition. C.A competition. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18.Who is the speaker probably talking to? A.Hospital staff. B.News reporters. C.College students. 19.What did the scientists motivate the mice to do? A.Avoid overeating. B.Run on the wheels. C.Escape from the cages. 20.How much on average did the mice's brains grow after the experiments? A.13%. B.22%. C.30%. 【高三英语◇第2页（共10页）】 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 Looking for fun activities for teens?Singapore offers a large number of options. HydroDash HydroDash,a roofless water-based obstacle (course,is now bigger and better with 12 new features with over 30 obstacles at Palawan Beach!The reimagined HydroDash now covers an impressive 60 by 61 metres of water space.This substantial enlargement accommodates more than 30 unique obstacles,including 12 newly designed challenges that promise to test participants'agility ()strength,and determination. Sentosa Skyline Luge and Skyride Sentosa Skyline Luge and Skyride has offered plenty of fun for those who wish to experience the thrills of rushing downhill from the top of Mount Imbiah to the sandy shores of Siloso Beach below.Going downhill is only half of the fun;taking the Skyride from the beach to the hilltop also provides a unique view of Sentosa. Forest Adventure Forest Adventure provides kids with breathtaking adventures on a rope course set amidst the trees at Bedok Reservoir Park.With upgraded rope courses that cater to different ages and levels of ability,Forest Adventure provides a taste of adventure for both the young and young at heart. Wild Apex Adventure Perfect for thrill-seekers above 1.35 m,the Wild Apex Adventure takes participants on an outdoor climb on the peaks of the karsts (and also the treetops,rain or shine. This is definitely not for the faint-hearted since great heights are expected.There are plenty of safety measures,however.Guides and instructors are constantly checking on safety belts, ensuring everyone stays safe. 21.What do we know about HydroDash? A.It offers training courses. B.It has upgraded its facilities. C.It is designed for adults only. D.It has moved to a new location. 22.Which activity provides a high-speed experience? A.HydroDash. B.Forest Adventure. C.Wild Apex Adventure. D.Sentosa Skyline Luge and Skyride. 23.What do the four activities have in common? A.They aim to entertain teens. B.They are weather-dependent. C.They are outdoor adventures. D.They require professional skills. 【高三英语◇第3页（共10页）】 B “You can try lying down,”said Wang Zhigang,,chief curator(策展人)of Houses of Heaven:Immersive(沉浸式虚拟现实的)Chinese Caisson igital Art Exhibition,to a girl visiting the show in Beijing.The girl lay on the floor as a six-sided LED ceiling lit up above her,projecting vivid images of Qing Dynasty caissons,or jingfancy wooden dome( structures commonly found in palaces and grand temples,famous for their complex design. "In real historic buildings,I always had to lift her onto my shoulders,and even then,she still couldn't see the caisson clearly,"the girl's mother said."Here,she feels as if the whole ceiling is within her reach." According to Wang,the towering height of caissons and the faint lighting in traditional halls often make the details difficult to see,leaving much of their artistry overlooked.To 弥 change that,he led a team of young cultural heritage specialists and turned to digital technology to bring these ancient designs closer to the public. According to Zhang Yuan,who supervised the entire process from research to digital reconstruction,the three-minute immersive display took one year and nine months to complete.She recalled the team's fieldwork in Shanxi Province."Some sites are restricted by copyright,”Zhang said.“We brought professional laser scanners(激光扫描仪)，but many banned large equipment for safety reasons."In those cases,Zhang and her teammates had to photograph the sites as ordinary visitors and later used photogrammetry to build 3D models. Collecting the data was just the first step.Zhang noted that raw scans often contained 封 local inaccuracies,requiring meticulous manual correction-a process she likened to "micro- sculpting”. For 28-year-old Iranian doctoral student Pouya Amani,who grew up and studied in China,the project drew on his interdisciplinary background in design and cultural heritage. "Shifting from traditional exhibitions to immersive ones is a major trend today,"he said."A short film with the right visuals can help international audiences grasp the essence of caissons. China is full of culture.The key is finding subjects that translate well into the digital form." 24.What is the feature of the exhibition? A.It offers interactive explorations of zaojing. B.It digitalizes the process of building zaojing. 线 C.It allows visitors to see zaojing's details up close. 1数 D.It brings zaojing to life through the latest technology. 25.Which of the following words best describes the fieldwork of the team? A.Dangerous. B.Challenging. C.Creative. D.Encouraging. 26.What does the underlined word "meticulous"in paragraph 5 mean? A.Thorough. B.Extensive. C.Basic. D.Swift. 27.What is key to presenting Chinese culture digitally according to Pouya Amani? A.Focusing on the major trend. B.Choosing appropriate subjects. C.Targeting international audiences. D.Turning to cross-subject methods. 【高三英语◇第4页（共10页）】 C After centuries of near-extinction,Europe's wolves have made a remarkable comeback. In Denmark,the comeback has been more modest.Wolves disappeared from Danish forests in 1813,when they were hunted to extinction-remembered only in stories and fairytales.In 2017,Denmark celebrated its first confirmed breeding pack in more than 200 years.Today, Denmark's wolf population is estimated to be just over 40.Yet even this small number has brought about fierce debates over livestock (and public safety in Denmark-one of Europe's most intensively(集约地)farmed countries. Conservationists call wolves a "keystone species".This means that because they naturally control numbers of deer and other prey,their presence can allow forests and grasslands to 弥 recover.Yellowstone Park in the US is a prime example:After wolves were reintroduced, aspen and willow trees flourished for the first time in decades. But Denmark is not Yellowstone.Its countryside is a combination of farms,towns and highways with small,heavily managed nature reserves.Whether wolves can restore "wild balance"here is uncertain.Indeed,for some farmers and rural residents,wolves are not symbols of rewilding-一they are real predators(捕食性动物)，threatening livestock and livelihoods. Fear also plays a role:Parents worry about their children walking in the forest,and dog owners worry about their pets.Statistically,wolf attacks on humans are extremely rare,yet perceived beliefs frequently overshadow facts. 封 Incidents in neighbouring countries can add to the unease.Earlier this year,a wolf attacked a six-year-old boy in the Netherlands,a country not very far from Denmark.And in Denmark this summer,two young boys who had learnt the news spent hours up a tree,as they thought a"violent wolf"was nearby.The story grabbed headlines,only for it to turn out that the animal was actually a large domestic cat. Wolves have come to represent much more than just wildlife.They are symbols of environmental ideals and societal perspectives. For policymakers,understanding these perceptions is essential to achieving the delicate balance between species recovery and public acceptance. 线 28.Why does the author mention Yellowstone Park? n A.To show wolves'slow growth in Denmark. 交 lc B.To illustrate wolves'important ecological role. C.To indicate a trend of environmental protection. p D.To stress the necessity of similar parks in Denmark. ca 29.What is the root of the conflict over wolves in Denmark? Le A.Denmark has long been wolf-free. 32 B.Wolves'populations keep growing. C.The public fail to see the immediate benefits. D.The countryside is dominated by human activities. 【高三英语◇第5页（共10页）】 30.What point does the "violent wolf"story make? A.Fear can outweigh facts. B.Wolves are a common threat. C.Big cats may be mistaken for wolves. D.Children need more safety education. 31.What is the author's suggestion to policymakers? A.To relocate wolves to avoid human-wolf conflicts. B.To prioritize public concerns over unpleasant facts. C.To enhance safety measures to reduce wolves'threats. D.To fully appreciate the complexity of public concerns. D As a perfect example of contradictory ideas,"barefoot shoes"is in a class of its own. Otherwise referred to as "minimalist footwear",these shoes are designed to reproduce the experience of not wearing shoes.By returning to something closer to the barefoot experience, the argument goes,runners can improve their health and reduce injuries. Evolution (is one line of argument.After all,humans have been running 1 barefoot for millions of years.Modern trainers,.with their cushioned soles(缓冲鞋底)， chunky(厚实的)heels and arch supports,date back only to the 1970s. Supporters of barefoot shoes argue that modern footwear makes runners'feet weak.For example,over 75%of athletes wearing conventional shoes use a rearfoot strike-where the heel hits the ground first.For barefoot runners,or those in minimalist shoes,the numbers are 40%and 67%respectively.The difference is largely because of the shoe design.Chunkier heels hit the ground earlier and a cushioned sole protects the heel from the otherwise painful f impact of a rearfoot strike.Barefoot runners rely on the foot's inbuilt suspension system to reduce that impact. s Such slight changes to the mechanics of running can have big effects on the body.One t small study in 2021 found that six months of wearing minimalist footwear can increase toe- muscle(脚趾肌肉)strength by57%.Another,from2O18,reported a4o%increase in just eight weeks.Those accustomed to walking and running barefoot-such as the Kalenjin tribe in Kenya-have thicker foot muscles and improved ankle mobility. Supporters say that running in barefoot shoes should therefore mean fewer injuries.But no study has yet confirmed that.The evidence,both for and against,is inconclusive,with most studies examining only small numbers of people.Some scientists worry about increased loads on the ankle.Others suggest barefoot running may actually increase rates of injury, particularly on hard surfaces,or if the switch occurs too quickly.One ten-week study found almost half of runners switching to barefoot shoes showed signs of a fluid build-up often caused by stress on the foot."The most important thing,"says Ali Ghoz,a surgeon at the London Clinic,“is a gradual introduction.” 32.Why do most runners in conventional shoes use a rearfoot strike? A.It helps to strengthen toe muscles. B.It is encouraged by the shoe design. C.It is the most comfortable running style. D.It is widely adopted by barefoot runners. 【高三英语◇第6页（共10页）】 33.What risk may come with barefoot shoes? A.More heel strikes. B.Weaker ankle joints. C.Too much ankle load. D.Fluid shortage in feet. 34.What is the author's attitude towards barefoot shoes? A.Strongly supportive. B.Slightly doubtful. C.Fairly balanced. D.Purely negative. 35.What is the best title for the text? A.Are barefoot shoes good for runners? B.Why do modern trainers cause weak feet? C.How to avoid injuries when running barefoot? D.Does the transition to barefoot shoes take longer? 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。 Janet Metzger,who has more than 50 years of library service to her credit,will retire at the end of this year.She has lived a life of turning children into lifelong readers. Metzger,who started working in libraries in high school when she was an assistant at the Louisville Public Library,always knew she wanted to work with children.36 After graduating from high school,she enrolled in college with that goal in mind.She continued to work at the library in Louisville during weekends and summers.When she graduated in 1978 with a degree in elementary education,she was interviewed for a few teaching positions,but they were all at the junior high or high school level."37 I wanted to be working with little ones,"said Metzger. Throughout Metzger's time in college,she had been encouraged to consider library science as a career by Mary Louise Lowe,the director of the Louisville Public Library.38 "It was a perfect fit,"said Metzger,who later became a children's librarian and attended Kent State while working a full-time job to get a master's in library science."I loved turning kids onto good books and making reading fun for them,"smiled Metzger. Metzger said over the years she recommended many different authors to children.39 She wanted them to have fun and become part of the story. 40 "In all my jobs,I have worked with the community in some way,"she said."I have always enjoyed making everyone aware of how important libraries are and turning people's perception of libraries from just a place to borrow books to a place where you can find anything-information,entertainment,or some kind of help." A.That really wasn't what I wanted. B.Librarians are fantastic people to work with. C.But the call to work with children came again. D.However,she imagined being an elementary school teacher. E.Metzger loves working with the community and promoting libraries. F.When a child sought a good book,she'd start with humorous,interactive ones. G.And Lowe hired her as a school-library connector when she hadn't found a job. 【高三英语◇第7页（共10页）】 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。 When I was nine,I lived in the countryside with my grandparents,while my parents worked in a far-away city. In an age without cell phones,long separation created a faint sense of 41,even between a mother and her child.I 42 them,but I didn't know how to bring us closer. One day when my mother was due back,I was woken by 43.Fearing the bus service would be 44,I rushed out in 45 only to find the dirt road outside became a sea of mud.I skipped breakfast and insisted on going to the station to check-despite my grandfather's 46. 弥 The village bus stop was 47.Someone back from the county said the road 48 so no bus would come.My hope faded as the crowd 49.Knowing our fellow villagers would gather at a county store to wait for the bus back,I decided to walk there to 50 my mother home. The road was wet,and the mud was so 51 that my boot got trapped every time I lifted my foot.When I finally saw my mother at the store,she asked 52,"What are you doing here?"I 53 the words,"I came to see you home."Then she looked at me with tears.A strange 54 fell between us,and in that moment,I saw the rain got much 封 lighter.For years after,whenever I think of "55",the first image is that light rain, falling gently in the silence. 41.A.belonging B.freedom C.distance D.urgency 42.A.missed B.encountered C.admired D.selected 43.A.smoke B.sunlight C.pain D.rain 44.A.charged B.upgraded C.ignored D.suspended 45.A.excitement B.alarm C.doubt D.confusion 46.A.protection B.disapproval C.exception D.security 47.A.unimportant B.deserted C.dangerous D.crowded 48.A.branched B.collapsed C.narrowed D.ended 49.A.cheered B.passed C.thinned D.calmed 50.A.accompany B.invite C.persuade D.allow 51.A.slippery B.hard C.dark D.sticky 52.A.secretly B.innocently C.surprisingly D.unwillingly 53.A.hung on B.put in C.forced out D.messed up 54.A.silence B.thought C.humor D.regret 55.A.honesty B.reunion C.success D.commitment 【高三英语◇第8页（共10页）】 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 A fresh wave of Chinese storytelling arrived in Rome early this month as Chinawood,a showcase of contemporary Chinese films,opened its doors to Italian audiences.The event aimed to deepen mutual understanding through cinema,a universal language 56 crosses borders. The event opened with Nobody,an animated fantasy directed by Yu Shui,which was inspired by the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West.Since its domestic release in August,Nobody 57 (become)a surprise box-office hit in China,58 (earn)praise for 的 its humor,emotional resonance(共鸣)，_59 inventive visual style, 弥 Its Rome debut(首次亮相)60(draw)a full house and strong emotional reactions.. "I know the story very well,but I was 61 (amaze)to see how the director used a modern perspective to create such a moving tale.I'm grateful 62 this opportunity-it makes me want to learn more about Chinese culture,"says an Italian cinemagoer. During a post-screening 63 (discuss),Yu Shui said it was the first time Nobody had been shown to an overseas audience and that he was 64(deep)moved by the attention and enthusiasm of Italian viewers. "Cinema has the power to bring cultures closer together,"says Marta Leonori of Italy's Treccani Institute,noting that the initiative is part of a broader effort 65 (promote) 封 cultural exchange between Italy and China. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是你们班英语口语学习小组的成员，你们小组下次讨论的话题是“若能穿越时空回 到中国古代，你最想和哪位中国历史人物对话？”请你用英语写一篇发言稿，内容包括： (1)你选择的历史人物和理由； (2)你想对他或她说什么。 注意： 线 (1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Hello,everyone! 郭 Thank you！ 【高三英语◇第9页（共10页）】 第二节（满分25分） 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 It was a cold December morning,the last day before winter break.My high school class was filled with excitement.To add a bit of cheer,I organized a small celebration,bringing in a handful of colorful balloons to decorate the classroom.For me,in fact,the holiday season carried a bit of sadness.I'd recently moved to this city,far from my family,and the thought of spending the holidays alone weighed heavily on my heart. As the final bell rang,signaling the end of the day,I noticed a few balloons had been left behind near the window.Unsure of what to do with them,I gathered and placed them in the backseat of my car.Driving home,I chose to go a different way and pass through a more peaceful area of town.There,the roads were lined with ancient-looking trees and nice homes. 弥 Soon enough,I ended up in front of a community center.The front of it had an old sign that said"Senior Citizens'Haven".My curiosity got the better of me,so I parked my car. Then I saw an old man sitting by himself on a bench (outside.His eyes were staring at the ground.All of a sudden,I felt like doing something,and I picked up one of the balloons and walked over to him. "Hello,sir,"I said,offering the balloon with a smile.His eyes lit up as he took it,a smile spreading across his face."Thank you,young lady.This has brightened up my day," he said,his voice carrying a warmth that reminded me of my grandfather.We struck up a conversation,and I learned his name was Sam.He spoke of his family and how he missed the 封 excitement of holiday gatherings. Unexpectedly,he added,"You know,visitors like you are a rare treat."His words struck a chord with me(触动了我).I sat beside him,the old bench creaking(嘎吱作响) under our weight. 注意： (1)续写词数应为150个左右； (2)请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Suddenly,I remembered the other balloons in my car and an idea occurred to me. From that day on,I visited the Senior Citizens'Haven regularly. 【高三英语◇第10页（共10页）】阜阳市2025至2026学年度高三年级第一学期期末统考英语试题。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。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。Allen, I don't believe IT meeting you in the busiest street . in london. Hey, susie, great to see you. Have you and brian still got your country cottage? No, we sold IT and bought an apartment by the sea. Allen, I don't believe IT meeting you in the busiest street . in london. Hey, susie, great to see you. Have you and brian still got your country cottage? No, we sold IT and bought an apartment by the sea. Hello, reception, how can I help you? Hello, this is Sally White in room four, four, seven. I'm afraid there's something wrong with . air conditioner. Oh, i'm sorry, miss White. I'll send someone up to check IT immediately. Hello, reception, how can I help you? Hello, this is Sally White and room for four, four, seven. I'm afraid there's something wrong with . air conditioner. Oh, i'm sorry, miss White. I'll send someone up to check IT immediately. Well, IT didn't go quite as expected. I thought i'd be learning quickly. Don't worry, it's simply because I was the first time you've been there and the teacher spoke highly of you. I'm sure you'll do Better next time. Well, IT didn't go quite as expected. I thought i'd be learning quickly. Don't worry, it's simply because IT was the first time you've been there and the teacher spoke highly of you. I'm sure you'll do Better next time. Hello, i'd like to make an appointment to have my hair cut please this friday or saturday in the morning. If you can manage IT HMM. we can do friday at ten or eleven thirty. Then on saturday there's nine, thirty or twelve. I'll take the earlier one on saturday, please. Hello, i'd like to make an appointment to have my hair cut please this friday or saturday in the morning. If you can manage IT HMM. we can do friday at ten or eleven thirty. Then on saturday there's nine, thirty or twelve. I'll take the earlier one on saturday, please. I'm going to see Tracy in hospital, but I can't think of what to take her. People always take flowers. Also have lots already. What about bringing her that newly published novel? It's nice to have something to read. Good idea. I am going to see Tracy in hospital, but I can't think of what to take her. People always take flowers. Also have lots already. What about bringing her that newly published novel? It's nice to have something to read. Good . idea. 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。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。Good competition despite the result. do you think so we could have done Better. Our first leg runner was very fast. though he's been doing an impressive job this season, as have we and the rest of the team. Pity we can say the same for the judges. I'm sure they were fAiling our opponents. I don't think so. They were just doing their job. We'll make IT up tomorrow. I wish I share your enthusiasm. We've got a long way to go if we want to win the championship. Good competition despite the result. do you think so we could have done Better. Our first leg runner was very fast. though he's been doing an impressive job this season, as have we and the rest of the team. Pity we can say the same for the judges. I'm sure they were favoring our opponents. I don't think so. They were just doing their job. We'll make IT up tomorrow. I wish I shared your enthusiasm. We've got a long way to go if we want to win the championship. 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。I can't decide what I want to do with my life. Have you thought about IT Andrew? Yes, my history professor says I should think about a career in politics, but I don't think i'd make a good politician. Politicians have to work with people often, but i'm not good at that. That's true. Have you ever thought of becoming a novel list? Well, honestly, I think i'd make a good computer engineer. I love working by myself, either solving problems or making . new things. Yeah, you would. I can't decide what I want to do with my life. Have you thought about IT Andrew? Yes, my history professor says I should think about a career in politics, but I don't think i'd make a good politician. Politicians have to work with people often, but I am not good at that. That's true. Have you ever thought of becoming a novel list? Well, honestly, I think i'd make a good computer engineer. I love working by myself, either solving problems or making . new things. Yeah, you would. 听下面一段对话，回答第十至第十三四个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Richard, I just saw this amazing video of you on way more. I mean, offering a month of free rent to your renters, that's so generous. Well, you know, I grew up in public housing, and I knew how difficult that was in my apartment building. There are ten families, and half of them are single parents with kids. I wanted to do something for these families, so I organized a free holiday meeting and surprised them with the gift. That's really admirable. Thanks, sanna. Right now, i'm planning a session after the holiday to help them learn math and find permanent jobs. I believe that's the key to breaking the cycle . of poverty. That's true. I'm sure that means a lot to them. Karen done a single mom with her two boys, seemed really touched by your gift. SHE said that would allow her family to celebrate more and worry less. That's exactly what I was hoping for. Richard, I just saw this amazing video of you on way ball. I mean, offering a month of free rent to your renters. That's so generous. Well. you know, I grew up in public housing, and I knew how difficult IT was in my apartment building. There are ten families, and half of them are single parents with kids. I wanted to do something for these families, so I organized a free holiday meeting and surprised them with the gift. That's really admirable. Thanks, anna. Right now, i'm planning a session after the holiday to help them learn math and find permanent jobs. I believe that's the key to breaking the cycle . of poverty. That's true. I'm sure that means a lot to them. Current done, a single mom with her two boys seemed really touched by your gift, SHE said. That would allow her family to celebrate more, hand worry less. That's exactly what I was hoping for. 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。Celina, you were particularly fond of drawing at school. weren't you? Yes, but I went into house painting after graduation. My passion for drawing never left me, but I needed a practical skill to support myself. You eventually decided to study oil painting in colony. What inspired that move? Well. I wanted to do something more creative to escape the repetitive life of painting houses. And IT was there that I was set a task by my college professor to analyze the seasons through color combinations. Such an unusual assignment. How did you approach that? I was . definitely a difficult task, and none of us really understood that. At first, I ended up borrowing some oil paints from my sister and just went for IT. I started with painting flowers, but quickly became absorbed. In the exercise, I completely let go, and the outcome was perfect. That must have been a transformative experience for you. IT surely was IT made me realize the strong connection between art and nature. I heard you are having an art exhibition, paint dance, currently at the artisan's museum. Yes, it's a great opportunity too. Celina you were particularly fond of drawing at school. weren't you? Yes, but I went into housepainter after graduation. My passion for drawing never left me, but I needed a practical skill to support myself. You eventually decided to study oil painting in colony. What inspired that move? Well, I wanted to do something more creative to escape the repetitive life of painting houses. And IT was there that I was set a task by my college professor to analyze the seasons through color combinations. Such an unusual assignment. How did you approach that? I was definitely a difficult task, and none of us really understood that. At first, I ended up borrowing some oil paints from my sister and just went for IT. I started with painting flowers, but quickly became absorbed in the exercise, I completely let go, and the outcome was perfect. That must have been a transformative experience for you. IT surely was IT made me realize the strong connection between art and nature. I heard you are having an art exhibition, paint dance currently at the artisan's museum. Yes, it's a great opportunity too. 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。Hello, everyone, my named doctor, then gray, i'm greatly honored to be invited to speak here at the science and arts college. The title of tonight's lecture is running makes my clever. Of course, IT has long been known that exercise, especially running, is good for the body. However, what is less well known is that running is also good for the brain. IT helps IT grow new cells. How can we prove this? Well, some scientists did experiments with mice. The mice had running wheel in their cages and were encouraged to run on them by getting extra food and run. They did. Some mice ran thirty kilometers a day, and the average was twenty two kilometers. What did my get from this exercise? Well, when they engaged in the running, the production of BDNF, A protein that promotes the growth and survival of nerve cells increased. As a result, their brains grew in size by an average of thirteen percent. That's a lot of new brain. Hello everyone. My named doctor, then gray, I am greatly honored to be invited to speak here at the science and arts college. The title of tonight's lecture is running makes my clever. Of course, IT has long been known that exercise, especially running, is good for the body. However, what is less well known is that running is also good for the brain. IT helps IT grow new cells. How can we prove this? Well, some scientists did experiments with mice. The mice had running wheel in their cages and were encouraged to run on them by getting extra food and run. They did. Some mice ran thirty kilometers a day, and the average was twenty two kilometers. What did I get from this exercise? Well, when they engaged in the running, the production of B, D, N, F, A protein that promotes the growth and survival of nerve cells, increased. As a result, their brains grew in size by an average of thirteen percent. That's a lot of new brain. 第二节到此结束。