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2025～2026学年第一学期 高三年级期末考试英语试卷 (考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分) 第一部分 听力(共两节, 满分30分) 听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Boss and employee. C. Publisher and author. 2. What has surprised the woman? A. A job offer. B. A three-book deal proposal. C. A recommendation of diverse books. 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】 3. What is Daisy’s next step in her research? A. To hand out questionnaires. B. To process and analyse the data. C. To write the report. 4. What makes the man worried? A. No progress in his report. B. His physical condition. C. Missing the deadline 5. What is the topic of the man’s project? A. Light pollution. B. Influence of TV. C. Means of transport. 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. Who wrote the note? A. Phillip. B. Susan. C. Claudia. 7. Where will the speakers have dinner? A. At Giovanni’s. B. At MacDougal’s. C. At Sullivan’s. 8. Why will they take the subway? A. The traffic there is terrible. B It’s near the woman’s office. C. West Houston Street is closed. 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】 9. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Relatives. B. Colleagues. C. Boss and secretary. 10. What will the man do this Saturday? A. Work extra hours. B. Pick up his cousin. C. Do outdoor activities. 11. Who bought the gift for the woman? A. Joe. B. Lily. C. Mr. Robinson. 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】 12. Why does the speaker probably give the speech? A. To introduce changes in the school. B. To welcome new students to school. C. To warn students about new school rules. 13. What has been built over the summer? A. A new school library. B. A new teaching building. C. A new technology center. 14. What has happened to the school meeting hall? A. It has been moved. B. It has been improved. C. It has been made bigger. 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】 15. What are the speakers mainly discussing? A. The woman’s job. B. The man’s law firm. C. Rachel’s recent condition. 16. What is the woman probably doing? A. Cooking food. B. Having dinner. C. Ordering food. 17. How does the man feel about unemployment benefits? A. He thinks they are helpful. B He is embarrassed by them. C. He thinks they are unnecessary. 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】 18. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Strangers. C. Teacher and student. 19. How can James be admitted into the University of Calgary? A. By achieving 3 A’s. B. By passing the 4 courses. C. By getting an A in literature. 20. What major is James planning to study? A. History. B. Literature. C. Economics. 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 Bringing science to life From tornadoes to Tesla coils (特斯拉线圈) and ancient boats to futuristic robots—the interactive and award-winning exhibits at the Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) bring science to life for guests of all ages. Take Flight It’s been more than 25 years since the 727 landed at MSI. In a newly reimagined exhibit, Take Flight, you can see a section of the 727 as it looked on its first flights in 1964. Talk to United Airlines pilots who volunteer at the exhibit, share stories about their career and answer questions about how planes fly. Ages 7 and up. Take Flight is included in museum entry. Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes celebrates Marvel history with more than 300 artifacts including original comic book pages, sculptures, interactive displays, and costumes and props from Marvel’s films. Appropriate for all ages. The exhibit is not included in museum entry and requires a timed-entry ticket. U-505 Submarine With multiple interactive units, archival (档案的) media, videos narrated by Bill Kurtis and nearly 200 artifacts, the U-505 Submarine exhibit is a treasure trove (宝库) of history as well as a National Historic Landmark. Appropriate for all ages. U-505 Submarine is included in museum entry. Colleen Moore’s Fairy Castle Colleen Moore’s Fairy Castle is virtually a museum within our museum, a collection of miniature (微型的) treasures of fantastic proportions in every room, from inch-square books signed by the world’s greatest authors to statues nearly two thousand years old. Appropriate for all ages. Colleen Moore’s Fairy Castle is included in museum entry. 21. What does the article tell us about Take Flight? A. People of all ages can visit it. B. It is held in memory of Bill Kurtis. C. It celebrates the 25th anniversary of the 727. D. Visitors can talk to the volunteer pilots. 22. What do Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes and U-505 Submarine have in common? A. Both feature historical sculptures. B. Both have an additional entry fee. C. Both provide visitors with narrated videos. D. Both have interactive devices. 23. What can visitors do when they visit Colleen Moore’s Fairy Castle? A. Take a tour inside the castle. B. Appreciate mini treasures. C. Read a book signed by Colleen Moore. D. Watch videos about popular statues. B Those in Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, are the first to grow up with smartphones everywhere and they’re also among those most likely to believe misinformation, according to a new study led by researchers from the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada and the University of Cambridge in the UK. The main purpose of the study is to assess the acceptance of misinformation among different groups of people in different countries. The idea wasn’t to call out particular groups for being more gullible than others, but to get a better understanding of the danger that misinformation poses: to public health, to the future of the planet, and to modern democracies. The researchers used an online test designed by psychologists to poll 66,242 people across 24 countries. The quiz, called the Misinformation Susceptibility Test (MIST), takes a couple of minutes to complete and asks participants to rank news headlines as real or fake. Some questions about age, education and country are also asked, and participants are invited to assess their own ability to spot fake news — another measure this latest study made use of. While the differences between groups weren’t huge, those most likely to label real news as fake or vice versa were those in Generation Z, those who were identified as non-male, and those who were less educated. There was a twist (意外之处): Generation Z had a better-than-average awareness of their own strengths and shortcomings in terms of spotting misinformation than other groups, while more educated groups overestimated their skill in distinguishing real news from fake news. “There’s still this widespread misconception that digital natives are better at navigation these environments” says UBC psychologist Friedrich Götz. “That has been proved wrong in the academic world for quite a few years, but I don’t think it has translated into public consciousness.” The researchers want to see more done by governments and educators to raise awareness of misinformation and the serious damage it can do. It’s also a reminder to be alert when weighing up news headlines — even if you think you’re pretty good at not being fooled. 24. Why is Generation Z specially mentioned in the study? A. They are active. B. They are phone lovers. C. They are educated. D. They are digital natives. 25. What does the underlined word “gullible” mean in paragraph 2? A. Easy to be taken in. B. Rare to be heard of. C. Vital to be shown off. D. Hard to be picked out. 26. How did the researchers conduct the study? A. By analyzing news reports. B. By giving an online quiz. C. By observing people’s behavior. D. By interviewing people face to face. 27. What is expected by the researchers? A. To ban teens’ smartphone use. B. To reduce online news access. C. To enhance people’s awareness. D. To create stricter fake news laws. C A newly formed group of women is creating a map of community fridges and neighborhood pantries (社区食品储藏室) across Baltimore, the Bmore Community Fridge Network. They intend to support neighbors who want to serve others, hoping residents living nearby can get connected to the free food being offered to them. “We provide resources, therapy, and outpatient services,” said Nikki Smith, the CEO of The Journey Mental Health & Wellness and one of the network organizers. “I don’t care who you are, where you are. If you ring the doorbell and you’re hungry, we will provide food for you,” she added. The Bmore Community Fridge Network secured a donated refrigerator, which will sit outside of Smith’s center, adding to the community fridge map. Smith added that other organizations were looking to contribute with donations to keep the fridge stocked. “I’m hoping that everyone will pay it forward and they will understand that ‘Hey wait, there’s somebody here that’s helping. Maybe I can help too,’” she said. The Food Project will also receive a donated refrigerator, which will sit outside of their center. As the network grows, they are reminding families of the many neighbors across the city who truly care. The organizers say there are no real rules about how much one can take. They said the Bmore Community Fridge Network is trying to get more fridges and searching for more locations to house them. They encourage everyone to donate to these community fridges by dropping off what you can to a fridge. Maryland Food Bank data shows more than 90,000 city residents are food insecure. The Food Bank said 1 in 3 Marylanders face food insecurity. The Baltimore Area Survey (BAS) found 28% of Baltimore area residents experienced food insecurity in 2024, down from 36% in 2023. However, the survey showed the region’s rate of food insecurity remained nearly twice as high as the national average. 28. What is the primary purpose of the Bmore Community Fridge Network? A. To collect used refrigerators. B. To reduce food waste in Baltimore. C. To operate free food resources. D. To educate people about nutrition. 29. What do community fridges symbolize? A. Universal social responsibility. B. Visible community care. C. Restricted access to food. D. Independent operations. 30. What does the network plan to do? A. Expand their service ranges. B. Replace pantries with fridges. C. Charge donors for maintenance. D. Focus on mental health services. 31. What do the figures indicate in the last paragraph? A. The Food Bank needs food. B. Food insecurity has been solved. C. The national rate is lower. D. Food insecurity is very serious. D Blues (布鲁斯音乐) has been rated as the most popular music in a study carried out by the University of York — a research project that aimed to address a common frustration in daily communication: the stress and impatience people often feel when waiting on the phone. Researchers watched 2,540 people in a fake phone line so they could see how different sounds make callers feel. Each listener was exposed to one of ten audio experiences, with blues coming out on top ahead of heavy metal, country and pop. Music psychologist Dr Mimi O’Neill said the findings showed that different audio experiences could even influence how long people felt they had been on the phone. “The blues is featured by gentle feelings so you sink into it and in the enjoyment of the experience,” she said. “Metal is fast and can make you more stressed.” The team checked heart rate, mood and alertness to see what calms or worries people. Dr O’Neill said the quality of the music was also key. “We’re really familiar with that broken, compressed (压缩的) music sound when we’re on hold, and if you have something that’s a bit better than that, it’s going to improve the experience.” She also said that instead of playing songs, they tried short quiz questions and general knowledge, and people liked that best. “But there is a small problem: If you do not wait long enough and you miss the answer, it can make you feel more upset,” she added. 32. Why did the University of York do the music research? A. To advertise blues in phone services. B. To compare music’s psychological effects. C. To solve people’s annoyance while on hold. D. To prove high-quality music is more popular. 33. What makes blues stand out as hold music? A. Fast pace keeping callers alert. B. Soft feature helping callers enjoy waiting. C. Popularity in real phone services worldwide. D. Ability to make callers forget why they call. 34. What might upset callers about the quiz? A. Missing the answer． B. Too much noise. C. Slow music． D. Long questions. 35. What is the text mainly about? A. How to write blues songs. B. The history of hold music. C. Why people hate phone queues. D. A study on the sound for waiting on the phone. 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。 Short, all-out efforts or bursts of movement lasting from 15 seconds to a minute — known as sprinting — offer powerful benefits. And you don’t have to do it every day to see results. ___36___. But for those without physical limitations or injuries, it can be an outstanding choice for variation in one’s workout routine. This style of training has been shown to improve VO2 (摄氧量) max, which is considered one of the best markers of cardiovascular (心血管的) fitness. ___37___. As we age, we tend to lose fast-twitch muscle fibers in both size and volume. Sprinting helps preserve them, which can translate to better quickness and balance later in life. It’s also one of the few workouts that support bone development and benefit your brain. ___38___? You don’t need to do much of it. We’ve seen health benefits with just two sessions a week. ___39___. But it’s more demanding than it looks. You can start with a solid fitness base. If you’re not there yet, walking or jogging may be a better entry point. Then, ideally with guidance from a trainer or coach, you can work sprint bursts into your routine. We recommend starting with two sessions a week and capping at three; otherwise, you may overdo it and wear your body out. Finally, don’t treat sprinting as a one-size-fits-all solution. ___40___. Make sure that you’re covering all training zones — weight training, high intensity, low intensity exercise, mobility. If we start removing pieces, we run the risk of becoming imbalanced and then opening up the door for injury. A. Your body likes variation to adapt B. But what’s the most surprising part C. So, what’s the recommended frequency D. But the benefits go beyond the heart and lungs E. Sprinting sounds simple in theory — just run fast F. The high-impact sprinting isn’t right for everyone G. Sprinting is a good way for us to boost mental clarity 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节 完形填空(每小题1分，共15分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项 Jack and Brodie were both high school seniors and long-time Scouts (童子军) with Scouting America. While making their way down the trail, they ___41___ a young woman whose condition immediately struck them as wrong. The pair quickly realized she needed help before darkness set in. At first, she ___42___ when they offered to assist. Maybe she didn’t want to be a ___43___. However, her legs were trembling violently, which ___44___ the severity of her situation. It was ___45___ that she couldn’t make it on her own. So the boys asked again, gently, and this time she ___46___. What followed was ___47___ translated into motion. For nearly two hours, as daylight ___48___ into mountain dusk, the boys carried the woman under her shoulders, ___49___ her safety during the entire descent. It was selfless. And it was exactly what Scouting is all about. Their Acting Scout Master, Pat Flynn, wasn’t ____50____. This is what these boys are ____51____ to do — to notice, to lead and to serve. Both young men brushed off any talk of ____52____. Jack said they simply “took the situation as a very Scout-like thing to do”. Multiple hikers had passed the struggling woman without stopping. But these two Scouts chose ____53____. They noticed. They acted. And in doing so, they offered a quiet yet powerful ____54____: Never underestimate your ____55____ to make a difference in someone’s life. 41. A. encountered B. approached C. recognized D. contacted 42. A. approved B. admitted C. hesitated D. nodded 43 A. distraction B. responsibility C. burden D. concern 44. A. contributed to B. gave away C. played down D. accounted for 45. A. possible B. reasonable C. normal D. apparent 46. A. insisted B. frowned C. accepted D. sighed 47. A. compassion B. creation C. determination D. confusion 48. A. broke B. crashed C. burst D. faded 49. A. guaranteeing B. risking C. observing D. checking 50. A. delighted B. surprised C. relieved D. proud 51. A. convinced B. assigned C. permitted D. trained 52. A. performance B. heroism C. challenge D. fear 53. A. wisely B. differently C. cautiously D. unexpectedly 54. A. warning B. theory C. memory D. reminder 55. A. purpose B. honesty C. capacity D. innovation 第二节 语法填空(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。 Such scenes of excitement as beating drums, synchronous strokes and an excited crowd are not rare across China on Duanwu, or Dragon Boat Festival, ____56____ falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. Although tales of its origin differ, the two-millennia-old festival is ____57____ (wide) celebrated in memory of Qu Yuan, a patriotic (爱国的) poet during the Warring States Period. When Qu realized his country’s decline was beyond ____58____ (recover), his sorrow grew so strong that he drowned himself, on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. Legend has it that locals rowed boats to save ____59____ poet and threw zongzi, or sticky rice dumplings, into the river ____60____ (keep) fish from eating his body. This tradition ____61____ (pass) down in China since then, even travelling across borders, carrying China’s respect for a patriot to all parts of the world. A host of other ____62____ (practice) are also associated with Duanwu. The fifth day of the fifth lunar month is considered unlucky and poisonous. To rid themselves of the ____63____ (fortune), many people, especially those in South China, take herbal baths, hang moxa and calamus plants over their doors and wear sachets (香包) ____64____ (fill) with Chinese herbs, all with strong scents, to do away with poisonous insects. Duanwu began as a day to remember a poet who had a deep love for his country. His patriotism is still celebrated today, ____65____ rich and fun customs that unite hearts across the globe, in methods that call for the harmony between nature and man. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节 书面表达 (满分15分) 66. 你校英文报正在征集以Person of the Year为题的征文，请你写一篇英语短文投稿。内容包括： 1.你心中的“年度人物”； 2.选择该人物的原因； 3.你得到的启发。 注意：1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Person of the Year In my heart, “Person of the Year” should be someone _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 读后续写 (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。 When I was in middle school, my family moved to Seattle, where my parents started their new business — a small grocery store downstairs in my house. As a girl of shy and reserved nature, I had to take a fresh start to fit into the sophisticated city life. One sunny day, my school announced an exciting event, a talent show for the local food bank. Students were encouraged to showcase their unique talents in front of the public in the city hall on National Day. A buzz of excitement filled the school as everyone began preparing for the big day. Deep down, I felt a spark of curiosity and a desire to participate. However, my self-doubt held me back, “I don’t have any special skills to share.” Days turned into weeks, and the talent show drew closer. I couldn’t shake the upsetting feeling until one day Emma, one of the most popular girls in my class, came to me while I was helping in the grocery store after class. “How about singing together in the talent show?” she grinned. “I heard you singing a tune, along the way back home. I can’t help following you here.” Dear, I couldn’t believe my ears. Emma, with personality and popularity, acknowledged my little talent. Since Emma had the world’s prettiest voice, I felt like being favoured by fortune. “You two? The talent show for the food bank?” My mum bent towards us and her face lit up. “Why not practise right now upstairs? I bet you’ll be a perfect match.” Winking at us, she seemed to know we were thinking alike. Emma and I embarked on rehearsing almost every single day after school. We brainstormed, exchanged ideas and rehearsed the scene. As the days rolled by, I was feeling pretty good about our act. But the day before the performance, Emma called saying that she had an acute stomachache and was not in any shape to perform. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 续写部分分为两段，每段开头语已为你写好。 Paragraph 1: I was completely knocked out by the news. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Finally came the big moment. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025～2026学年第一学期 高三年级期末考试英语试卷 (考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分) 第一部分 听力(共两节, 满分30分) 听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Boss and employee. C. Publisher and author. 2. What has surprised the woman? A. A job offer. B. A three-book deal proposal. C. A recommendation of diverse books. 【答案】1. C 2. B 【解析】 【原文】M: So why do you want to publish your book with us? W: Well, your focus is on fictional novels, and you know your audience. M: True, we are the biggest novel publisher in the country. W: Yes, my husband has read many of your books. M: The good news is that he might be buying your book soon. W: Does that mean you’re going to publish it? M: Yes, but we’d like you to sign a deal not only for this book but also for your next two. W: Oh, that sounds very generous! But do you mind if I discuss it with my agent first? M: Please take your time. 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】 3. What is Daisy’s next step in her research? A. To hand out questionnaires. B. To process and analyse the data. C. To write the report. 4. What makes the man worried? A. No progress in his report. B. His physical condition. C. Missing the deadline 5. What is the topic of the man’s project? A. Light pollution. B. Influence of TV. C. Means of transport. 【答案】3. B 4. A 5. C 【解析】 【原文】M: Daisy, how’s your light pollution research going? W: It goes smoothly. Actually, I’ve got the results of the survey back. I need to analyse and draw some conclusion from the collected results. How about you? M: I’m still working on my report. I’m getting nervous because the deadline is in two days. I don’t seem to make any progress at all. W: Are you still working on the influence of TV on teenagers? How can I help? M: No. I’ve changed my topic. I’m working on the means of transport in our city. Maybe we can have a walk outside to refresh my mind. 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. Who wrote the note? A. Phillip. B. Susan. C. Claudia. 7. Where will the speakers have dinner? A. At Giovanni’s. B. At MacDougal’s. C. At Sullivan’s. 8. Why will they take the subway? A. The traffic there is terrible. B. It’s near the woman’s office. C. West Houston Street is closed. 【答案】6. C 7. A 8. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Hi! We’re back! Anybody home? Phillip? Susan? M: Hey, what’s that? W: Oh, it’s a note from Claudia. It says “Hi! There’s a cool new restaurant near my office. Let’s have dinner there together — my treat! The name is Giovanni’s, and it’s on West Houston Street between MacDougal’s and Sullivan’s. You can’t miss it! The traffic is terrible down there. You’d better not drive. Take the subway!” M: Oh, it sounds like fun. Let’s go! 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】 9. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Relatives. B. Colleagues. C. Boss and secretary. 10. What will the man do this Saturday? A. Work extra hours. B. Pick up his cousin. C. Do outdoor activities. 11. Who bought the gift for the woman? A. Joe. B. Lily. C. Mr. Robinson. 【答案】9. B 10. C 11. B 【解析】 【原文】W: It will be my last day working in this office. I’m going to miss you all. M: Same here. We’ll miss your sense of humor around here. What’s your plan for the near future? W: I’ve decided to seek new challenges and explore different work environments. I’ll be spending most of my time on construction sites. It makes me feel good to put my new ideas into practice. M: That’s why you studied architecture at university, right? W: Exactly. My cousin Joe is coming to visit me tomorrow. We’re going hiking this Saturday. Why not join us? M: Sounds like a plan. My work has been finished so far this Friday. I don’t have to work overtime on Saturday. Ah, I almost forgot. Here is a present Lily prepared for you. W: She is the new secretary in our company. I never thought about that. M: Actually, it’s our boss, Mr. Robinson’s idea. W: That’s really touching. 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】 12. Why does the speaker probably give the speech? A. To introduce changes in the school. B. To welcome new students to school. C. To warn students about new school rules. 13. What has been built over the summer? A. A new school library. B. A new teaching building. C. A new technology center. 14. What has happened to the school meeting hall? A. It has been moved. B. It has been improved. C. It has been made bigger. 【答案】12. A 13. C 14. B 【解析】 【原文】Good morning, students. This is your headmaster speaking. Firstly, I’d like to welcome you all back. I hope this will be another excellent school year. Many changes have taken place at the school over the summer. As well as a new group of students, we’re also welcoming some new members of staff. They’re Mr Smith, who will be teaching physics, Miss Chang, the new Chinese teacher and our new boys’ PE coach, Mr Black. You will also notice several changes to the school buildings. Computer classes will now take place in the new technology center, which is behind the teaching building. The old computer rooms are now a part of the library, which is now much bigger and collects thousands of new books. The school meeting hall has been much improved, and we now have a proper place to perform concerts and plays. Though there are many changes in our school, the rules remain the same. Be on time, and always do your best. Thank you! 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】 15. What are the speakers mainly discussing? A. The woman’s job. B. The man’s law firm. C. Rachel’s recent condition. 16. What is the woman probably doing? A. Cooking food. B. Having dinner. C. Ordering food. 17. How does the man feel about unemployment benefits? A. He thinks they are helpful. B. He is embarrassed by them. C. He thinks they are unnecessary. 【答案】15. C 16. A 17. A 【解析】 【原文】M: This food smells delicious! W: Thanks. But it’s not for us to eat. I’m taking dinner to Rachel tonight. She’s been having a hard time, and I thought it would make her feel better. M: I’m sorry to hear she’s been having a difficult time. What happened? W: Well, she lost her job last week. M: What happened? Did she get fired? W: Not exactly, but she was asked to leave. She had been working at a law firm, but the firm hadn’t been getting many cases, so they had to let some of their staff go. M: Will she get unemployment benefits? W: I think so, but she will be embarrassed about living on those. Besides, she loves being a lawyer, and she’d rather work than sit at home. M: I understand. But at least she’ll have a little money to pay her rent while she looks for another job. W: Yeah. But actually, I am hoping you could help her find a job. Isn’t your friend Theodore a lawyer? Is his office hiring? M: They might be. I’ll give him a call tomorrow and let you know. 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】 18. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Strangers. C. Teacher and student. 19. How can James be admitted into the University of Calgary? A. By achieving 3 A’s. B. By passing the 4 courses. C. By getting an A in literature. 20. What major is James planning to study? A. History. B. Literature. C. Economics. 【答案】18. A 19. A 20. C 【解析】 【原文】W: James, what courses did you take? M: History, literature, law, and language. W: Do you think you can all pass? M: I bet I’ve passed, but I’m not sure what grades I will get. I want to study economics at the University of Calgary, but they won’t give me a chance. W: You’re not allowed? Why? M: Unless I get at least three A’s in all my courses. W: Can you make it? M: I’m not sure. I’m especially worried about my literature. It’s a bit tough and complicated. W: Cheer up! You still have chances without literature. M: Thanks! W: When will you get your results? M: Not until the day after tomorrow. I’m now on pins and needles. W: Take it easy. What will you do if you are allowed to? M: I suppose I’ll take up economics for another year. W: Good luck to you! Oh, I’m going to take an exam. Bye! 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 Bringing science to life From tornadoes to Tesla coils (特斯拉线圈) and ancient boats to futuristic robots—the interactive and award-winning exhibits at the Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) bring science to life for guests of all ages. Take Flight It’s been more than 25 years since the 727 landed at MSI. In a newly reimagined exhibit, Take Flight, you can see a section of the 727 as it looked on its first flights in 1964. Talk to United Airlines pilots who volunteer at the exhibit, share stories about their career and answer questions about how planes fly. Ages 7 and up. Take Flight is included in museum entry. Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes celebrates Marvel history with more than 300 artifacts including original comic book pages, sculptures, interactive displays, and costumes and props from Marvel’s films. Appropriate for all ages. The exhibit is not included in museum entry and requires a timed-entry ticket. U-505 Submarine With multiple interactive units, archival (档案的) media, videos narrated by Bill Kurtis and nearly 200 artifacts, the U-505 Submarine exhibit is a treasure trove (宝库) of history as well as a National Historic Landmark. Appropriate for all ages. U-505 Submarine is included in museum entry. Colleen Moore’s Fairy Castle Colleen Moore’s Fairy Castle is virtually a museum within our museum, a collection of miniature (微型的) treasures of fantastic proportions in every room, from inch-square books signed by the world’s greatest authors to statues nearly two thousand years old. Appropriate for all ages. Colleen Moore’s Fairy Castle is included in museum entry. 21. What does the article tell us about Take Flight? A People of all ages can visit it. B. It is held in memory of Bill Kurtis. C. It celebrates the 25th anniversary of the 727. D. Visitors can talk to the volunteer pilots. 22. What do Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes and U-505 Submarine have in common? A. Both feature historical sculptures. B. Both have an additional entry fee. C. Both provide visitors with narrated videos. D. Both have interactive devices. 23. What can visitors do when they visit Colleen Moore’s Fairy Castle? A. Take a tour inside the castle. B. Appreciate mini treasures. C. Read a book signed by Colleen Moore. D. Watch videos about popular statues. 【答案】21. D 22. D 23. B 【解析】 【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了科学与工业博物馆中每个不同的版块的展览内容。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Take Flight”部分关键句“Talk to United Airlines pilots who volunteer at the exhibit, share stories about their career and answer questions about how planes fly.”（与联合航空公司的飞行员交谈，他们在展览上做志愿者，会和你分享他们的职业经历，回答有关飞机如何飞行的问题。）可知，在“Take Flight”，你有机会和做志愿者的飞行员交谈，由此可知，这篇文章告诉我们在“Take Flight”，参观者可以与志愿者飞行员交谈。故选D项。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes”部分关键句“Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes celebrates Marvel history with more than 300 artifacts including original comic book pages, sculptures, interactive displays, and costumes and props from Marvel’s films.”（Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes用300多件手工艺品来庆祝Marvel的历史，包括原始漫画书页、雕塑、互动展示、Marvel电影中的服装和道具。）可知，在“Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes”中包含互动展示；根据“U-505 Submarine”部分关键句“With multiple interactive units, archival (档案的) media, videos narrated by Bill Kurtis and nearly 200 artifacts, the U-505 Submarine exhibit is a treasure trove (宝库) of history as well as a National Historic Landmark.”（U-505 Submarine展览拥有多个互动单元、档案媒体、比尔·库蒂斯讲述的视频和近200件文物，是历史宝库，也是国家历史地标。）可知，在“U-505 Submarine”中也包含多个互动单元，综上所述，既然有互动展示和互动单元，就应该配备互动设备，由此可知，“Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes”和“U-505 Submarine”的共同之处在于都有互动设备。故选D项。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Colleen Moore’s Fairy Castle”部分关键句“Colleen Moore’s Fairy Castle is virtually a museum within our museum, a collection of miniature (微型的) treasures of fantastic proportions in every room, from inch-square books signed by the world’s greatest authors to statues nearly two thousand years old.”（Colleen Moore’s Fairy Castle实际上是我们博物馆中的一座博物馆，每个房间都收藏着比例惊人的微型珍宝，从世界上最伟大的作家签署的一寸见方的书籍到近两千年前的雕像。）可知，在“Colleen Moore’s Fairy Castle”，收藏着很多微型珍宝，由此可知，当游客参观“Colleen Moore’s Fairy Castle”时，他们能欣赏微型珍宝。故选B项。 B Those in Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, are the first to grow up with smartphones everywhere and they’re also among those most likely to believe misinformation, according to a new study led by researchers from the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada and the University of Cambridge in the UK. The main purpose of the study is to assess the acceptance of misinformation among different groups of people in different countries. The idea wasn’t to call out particular groups for being more gullible than others, but to get a better understanding of the danger that misinformation poses: to public health, to the future of the planet, and to modern democracies. The researchers used an online test designed by psychologists to poll 66,242 people across 24 countries. The quiz, called the Misinformation Susceptibility Test (MIST), takes a couple of minutes to complete and asks participants to rank news headlines as real or fake. Some questions about age, education and country are also asked, and participants are invited to assess their own ability to spot fake news — another measure this latest study made use of. While the differences between groups weren’t huge, those most likely to label real news as fake or vice versa were those in Generation Z, those who were identified as non-male, and those who were less educated. There was a twist (意外之处): Generation Z had a better-than-average awareness of their own strengths and shortcomings in terms of spotting misinformation than other groups, while more educated groups overestimated their skill in distinguishing real news from fake news. “There’s still this widespread misconception that digital natives are better at navigation these environments,” says UBC psychologist Friedrich Götz. “That has been proved wrong in the academic world for quite a few years, but I don’t think it has translated into public consciousness.” The researchers want to see more done by governments and educators to raise awareness of misinformation and the serious damage it can do. It’s also a reminder to be alert when weighing up news headlines — even if you think you’re pretty good at not being fooled. 24. Why is Generation Z specially mentioned in the study? A. They are active. B. They are phone lovers. C. They are educated. D. They are digital natives. 25. What does the underlined word “gullible” mean in paragraph 2? A. Easy to be taken in. B. Rare to be heard of. C. Vital to be shown off. D. Hard to be picked out. 26. How did the researchers conduct the study? A. By analyzing news reports. B. By giving an online quiz. C By observing people’s behavior. D. By interviewing people face to face. 27. What is expected by the researchers? A. To ban teens’ smartphone use. B. To reduce online news access. C. To enhance people’s awareness. D. To create stricter fake news laws. 【答案】24. D 25. A 26. B 27. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了一项由英属哥伦比亚大学和剑桥大学联合开展的跨国研究显示，1997–2012年出生的“Z世代”虽然自幼伴随智能手机成长，却最容易把真假新闻搞混；他们反倒比高学历群体更清楚自己在辨别假新闻方面的不足。研究强调，误信息对公共健康、地球未来和民主制度构成威胁，呼吁政府和教育机构加强相关教育与防范。 【24题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Those in Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, are the first to grow up with smartphones everywhere and they’re also among those most likely to believe misinformation, according to a new study led by researchers from the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada and the University of Cambridge in the UK. The main purpose of the study is to assess the acceptance of misinformation among different groups of people in different countries.(一项由加拿大不列颠哥伦比亚大学（UBC）和英国剑桥大学研究人员牵头的新研究发现，出生于1997年至2012年间的Z世代是首批在智能手机无处不在的环境中成长起来的一代人，他们也是最容易轻信错误信息的人群之一。该研究的主要目的是评估不同国家不同群体对错误信息的接受程度)”可知，这项研究特别提到了Z世代是因为他们是数字时代的原住民。故选D。 【25题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词所在句“The idea wasn’t to call out particular groups for being more gullible than others, but to get a better understanding of the danger that misinformation poses: to public health, to the future of the planet, and to modern democracies.(其目的并非是要指责某些特定群体比其他群体更gullible，而是为了更深入地理解错误信息所带来的危害：对公众健康、对地球的未来，以及对现代民主制度的危害)”可知，作者强调研究目的并不是为了“指出某些群体比群体更gullible”，研究关注的是人们对misinformation(错误信息)的接受程度，因此gullible显然与“轻信、容易上当”有关。由此可知，gullible和Easy to be taken in“容易上当受骗”意思相近。故选A。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“The researchers used an online test designed by psychologists to poll 66,242 people across 24 countries.(研究人员使用心理学家设计的在线测试，对来自24个国家的66,242人进行了调查)”可知，研究人员是通过进行在线测试来开展这项研究的，故选B。 【27题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“The researchers want to see more done by governments and educators to raise awareness of misinformation and the serious damage it can do.(研究人员希望政府和教育工作者能采取更多行动，提高人们对错误信息的认识，以及了解其可能造成的严重危害)”可知，研究人员期望提高人们的意识。故选C。 C A newly formed group of women is creating a map of community fridges and neighborhood pantries (社区食品储藏室) across Baltimore, the Bmore Community Fridge Network. They intend to support neighbors who want to serve others, hoping residents living nearby can get connected to the free food being offered to them. “We provide resources, therapy, and outpatient services,” said Nikki Smith, the CEO of The Journey Mental Health & Wellness and one of the network organizers. “I don’t care who you are, where you are. If you ring the doorbell and you’re hungry, we will provide food for you,” she added. The Bmore Community Fridge Network secured a donated refrigerator, which will sit outside of Smith’s center, adding to the community fridge map. Smith added that other organizations were looking to contribute with donations to keep the fridge stocked. “I’m hoping that everyone will pay it forward and they will understand that ‘Hey wait, there’s somebody here that’s helping. Maybe I can help too,’” she said. The Food Project will also receive a donated refrigerator, which will sit outside of their center. As the network grows, they are reminding families of the many neighbors across the city who truly care. The organizers say there are no real rules about how much one can take. They said the Bmore Community Fridge Network is trying to get more fridges and searching for more locations to house them. They encourage everyone to donate to these community fridges by dropping off what you can to a fridge. Maryland Food Bank data shows more than 90,000 city residents are food insecure. The Food Bank said 1 in 3 Marylanders face food insecurity. The Baltimore Area Survey (BAS) found 28% of Baltimore area residents experienced food insecurity in 2024, down from 36% in 2023. However, the survey showed the region’s rate of food insecurity remained nearly twice as high as the national average. 28. What is the primary purpose of the Bmore Community Fridge Network? A. To collect used refrigerators. B. To reduce food waste in Baltimore. C. To operate free food resources. D. To educate people about nutrition. 29. What do community fridges symbolize? A. Universal social responsibility. B. Visible community care. C. Restricted access to food. D. Independent operations. 30. What does the network plan to do? A. Expand their service ranges. B. Replace pantries with fridges. C. Charge donors for maintenance. D. Focus on mental health services. 31. What do the figures indicate in the last paragraph? A. The Food Bank needs food. B. Food insecurity has been solved. C. The national rate is lower. D. Food insecurity is very serious. 【答案】28. C 29. B 30. A 31. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。介绍了巴尔的摩的Bmore社区冰箱网络，其旨在运营免费食物资源，计划扩大服务范围，当地食物不安全问题仍较严重。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“A newly formed group of women is creating a map of community fridges and neighborhood pantries (食品贮藏柜) across Baltimore, the Bmore Community Fridge Network. They intend to support neighbors who want to serve others, hoping residents living nearby can get connected to the free food being offered to them. (一个新成立的女性团体正在绘制巴尔的摩社区冰箱和社区食品储藏柜的地图，即Bmore社区冰箱网络。他们打算支持那些想要为他人服务的邻居，希望住在附近的居民能够与提供给他们的免费食物建立联系)”可知，Bmore社区冰箱网络的主要目的是运营免费食物资源，让附近居民能获取免费食物。故选C。 【29题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段““I’m hoping that everyone will pay it forward and they will understand that ‘Hey wait, there’s somebody here that’s helping. Maybe I can help too,’” she said.(“我希望每个人都能把这份善意传递下去，他们会明白，‘嘿，等等，这里有人在帮忙。也许我也可以帮忙，’”她说)”以及第五段“The Food Project will also receive a donated refrigerator, which will sit outside of their center. As the network grows, they are reminding families of the many neighbors across the city who truly care. (食品项目也将收到一台捐赠的冰箱，它将放置在他们的中心外面。随着网络的发展，他们提醒着城市里的家庭，有许多邻居真正关心着他们)”可知，社区冰箱象征着可见的社区关怀，大家互相帮助。故选B。 【30题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第六段“The organizers say there are no real rules about how much one can take. They said the Bmore Community Fridge Network is trying to get more fridges and searching for more locations to house them. (组织者表示，对于一个人可以拿多少并没有真正的规定。他们说，Bmore社区冰箱网络正试图获得更多的冰箱，并寻找更多的地点来放置它们)”可知，该网络计划扩大服务范围，获取更多冰箱并寻找更多放置地点。故选A。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Maryland Food Bank data shows more than 90,000 city residents are food insecure. The Food Bank said 1 in 3 Marylanders face food insecurity. The Baltimore Area Survey (BAS) found 28% of Baltimore area residents experienced food insecurity in 2024, down from 36% in 2023. However, the survey showed the region’s rate of food insecurity remained nearly twice as high as the national average. (马里兰食品银行的数据显示，超过9万名城市居民面临粮食不安全问题。食品银行表示，三分之一的马里兰州人面临粮食不安全问题。巴尔的摩地区调查(BAS)发现，2024年巴尔的摩地区28%的居民经历了粮食不安全，低于2023年的36%。然而，调查显示，该地区的粮食不安全率仍然几乎是全国平均水平的两倍)”可知，这些数据表明巴尔的摩地区食物不安全问题非常严重。故选D。 D Blues (布鲁斯音乐) has been rated as the most popular music, in a study carried out by the University of York — a research project that aimed to address a common frustration in daily communication: the stress and impatience people often feel when waiting on the phone. Researchers watched 2,540 people in a fake phone line so they could see how different sounds make callers feel. Each listener was exposed to one of ten audio experiences, with blues coming out on top ahead of heavy metal, country and pop. Music psychologist Dr Mimi O’Neill said the findings showed that different audio experiences could even influence how long people felt they had been on the phone. “The blues is featured by gentle feelings so you sink into it and in the enjoyment of the experience,” she said. “Metal is fast and can make you more stressed.” The team checked heart rate, mood and alertness to see what calms or worries people. Dr O’Neill said the quality of the music was also key. “We’re really familiar with that broken, compressed (压缩的) music sound when we’re on hold, and if you have something that’s a bit better than that, it’s going to improve the experience.” She also said that instead of playing songs, they tried short quiz questions and general knowledge, and people liked that best. “But there is a small problem: If you do not wait long enough and you miss the answer, it can make you feel more upset,” she added. 32. Why did the University of York do the music research? A. To advertise blues in phone services. B. To compare music’s psychological effects. C. To solve people’s annoyance while on hold. D. To prove high-quality music is more popular. 33. What makes blues stand out as hold music? A. Fast pace keeping callers alert. B. Soft feature helping callers enjoy waiting. C. Popularity in real phone services worldwide. D. Ability to make callers forget why they call. 34. What might upset callers about the quiz? A. Missing the answer． B. Too much noise. C. Slow music． D. Long questions. 35. What is the text mainly about? A. How to write blues songs. B. The history of hold music. C. Why people hate phone queues. D. A study on the sound for waiting on the phone. 【答案】32. C 33. B 34. A 35. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。约克大学开展电话等待声音研究，发现布鲁斯音乐最受欢迎，优质音乐能改善等待体验，小测验虽受喜爱但错过答案易让人烦躁。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Blues (布鲁斯音乐) has been rated as the most popular music, in a study carried out by the University of York — a research project that aimed to address a common frustration in daily communication: the stress and impatience people often feel when waiting on the phone.(约克大学开展的一项研究将布鲁斯音乐评为最受欢迎的音乐形式，该研究项目旨在解决日常交流中一个普遍的困扰：人们在电话等待时常会产生的焦虑与烦躁情绪。)”可知，约克大学开展这项音乐研究是为了解决人们电话等待时的烦躁情绪。故选C项。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“The blues is featured by gentle feelings so you sink into it and in the enjoyment of the experience,(布鲁斯音乐的特点是舒缓的情绪，让你沉浸其中，享受这段时光。)”可知，布鲁斯音乐作为等待音乐脱颖而出的原因是其舒缓的特质能让来电者享受等待过程。故选B项。 【34题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“But there is a small problem: If you do not wait long enough and you miss the answer, it can make you feel more upset,(但有一个小问题：如果你等待的时间不够长，错过了答案，这会让你感到更心烦。)”可知，错过测验的答案可能会让来电者感到心烦。故选A项。 【35题详解】 主旨大意题。根据全文内容特别是第一段“Blues (布鲁斯音乐) has been rated as the most popular music, in a study carried out by the University of York — a research project that aimed to address a common frustration in daily communication: the stress and impatience people often feel when waiting on the phone.(约克大学开展的一项研究将布鲁斯音乐评为最受欢迎的音乐形式，该研究项目旨在解决日常交流中一个普遍的困扰：人们在电话等待时常会产生的焦虑与烦躁情绪。)”可知，第一段介绍约克大学开展研究的目的，第二段说明研究过程和布鲁斯音乐的优势，第三段补充研究中关于测验和音乐质量的发现，核心均围绕电话等待时的声音体验研究展开。故选D项。 第二节(共5小题：每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Short, all-out efforts or bursts of movement lasting from 15 seconds to a minute — known as sprinting — offer powerful benefits. And you don’t have to do it every day to see results. ___36___. But for those without physical limitations or injuries, it can be an outstanding choice for variation in one’s workout routine. This style of training has been shown to improve VO2 (摄氧量) max, which is considered one of the best markers of cardiovascular (心血管的) fitness. ___37___. As we age, we tend to lose fast-twitch muscle fibers in both size and volume. Sprinting helps preserve them, which can translate to better quickness and balance later in life. It’s also one of the few workouts that support bone development and benefit your brain. ___38___? You don’t need to do much of it. We’ve seen health benefits with just two sessions a week. ___39___. But it’s more demanding than it looks. You can start with a solid fitness base. If you’re not there yet, walking or jogging may be a better entry point. Then, ideally with guidance from a trainer or coach, you can work sprint bursts into your routine. We recommend starting with two sessions a week and capping at three; otherwise, you may overdo it and wear your body out. Finally, don’t treat sprinting as a one-size-fits-all solution. ___40___. Make sure that you’re covering all training zones — weight training, high intensity, low intensity exercise, mobility. If we start removing pieces, we run the risk of becoming imbalanced and then opening up the door for injury. A. Your body likes variation to adapt B. But what’s the most surprising part C. So, what’s the recommended frequency D. But the benefits go beyond the heart and lungs E. Sprinting sounds simple in theory — just run fast F. The high-impact sprinting isn’t right for everyone G. Sprinting is a good way for us to boost mental clarity 【答案】36. F 37. D 38. C 39. E 40. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了冲刺跑这种运动方式的益处、推荐频率、注意事项以及训练建议。 【36题详解】 由上文“And you don’t have to do it every day to see results.(而且你不必每天都做就能看到效果)”以及下文“But for those without physical limitations or injuries, it can be an outstanding choice for variation in one’s workout routine.(但对于那些没有身体限制或伤病的人来说，它可以作为锻炼计划中多样化运动的绝佳选择)” 可知，本空要说冲刺跑并非适合所有人群。F选项“The high-impact sprinting isn’t right for everyone(这种高冲击性的冲刺跑并不适合所有人)”能承上启下，符合题意，该选项中的“isn’t right for everyone”与下文的“for those without physical limitations or injuries”相呼应，表示不同人群的适配差异。故选F。 【37题详解】 由上文“This style of training has been shown to improve VO2 max, which is considered one of the best markers of cardiovascular fitness.(这种训练方式已被证明能提高最大摄氧量，而最大摄氧量被认为是心血管健康的最佳指标之一)”以及下文“As we age, we tend to lose fast-twitch muscle fibers in both size and volume. Sprinting helps preserve them(随着年龄增长，我们的快肌纤维在大小和数量上都会减少。冲刺跑有助于保护这些纤维)” 可知，本空要说冲刺跑的益处不局限于心血管方面。D选项“But the benefits go beyond the heart and lungs(但它的益处不止于心肺)”能承上启下，符合题意，该选项中的“the heart and lungs”指代上文的“cardiovascular fitness”，且该选项中的“benefits”与下文的“helps preserve them”相呼应，表示益处的延伸。故选D。 【38题详解】 由上文“It’s also one of the few workouts that support bone development and benefit your brain.(它也是为数不多的既能促进骨骼发育又能有益大脑的运动之一)”以及下文“You don’t need to do much of it. We’ve seen health benefits with just two sessions a week.(你不需要做太多。每周只进行两次就能看到健康益处)”可知，本空要引出关于冲刺跑运动频率的问题。C选项“So, what’s the recommended frequency(那么，推荐的运动频率是多少呢)”能承上启下，符合题意，该选项中的“frequency”与下文的“two sessions a week”相呼应，表示对运动次数的提问与回答。故选C。 【39题详解】 由下文“But it’s more demanding than it looks. You can start with a solid fitness base(但它比看起来的要求更高。你可以先打好扎实的体能基础)”可知，本空要说冲刺跑表面上看起来很简单，但是要求更高。E选项“Sprinting sounds simple in theory — just run fast(理论上冲刺跑听起来很简单——就是快跑而已)”符合题意，该选项中的“sounds simple”与下文的“more demanding than it looks”相呼应，表示理论与实际的反差。故选E。 【40题详解】 由上文“Finally, don’t treat sprinting as a one-size-fits-all solution.(最后，不要把冲刺跑当作万能的运动方案)”以及下文“Make sure that you’re covering all training zones — weight training, high intensity, low intensity exercise, mobility.(确保你的训练涵盖所有类型——力量训练、高强度运动、低强度运动、灵活性训练)”可知，本空要说身体需要多样化的运动来适应。A选项“Your body likes variation to adapt(你的身体喜欢多样化运动来适应)”能承上启下，符合题意，该选项中的“variation”与下文的“all training zones”相呼应，表示运动多样化的重要性。故选A。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节 完形填空(每小题1分，共15分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项 Jack and Brodie were both high school seniors and long-time Scouts (童子军) with Scouting America. While making their way down the trail, they ___41___ a young woman whose condition immediately struck them as wrong. The pair quickly realized she needed help before darkness set in. At first, she ___42___ when they offered to assist. Maybe she didn’t want to be a ___43___. However, her legs were trembling violently, which ___44___ the severity of her situation. It was ___45___ that she couldn’t make it on her own. So the boys asked again, gently, and this time she ___46___. What followed was ___47___ translated into motion. For nearly two hours, as daylight ___48___ into mountain dusk, the boys carried the woman under her shoulders, ___49___ her safety during the entire descent. It was selfless. And it was exactly what Scouting is all about. Their Acting Scout Master, Pat Flynn, wasn’t ____50____. This is what these boys are ____51____ to do — to notice, to lead and to serve. Both young men brushed off any talk of ____52____. Jack said they simply “took the situation as a very Scout-like thing to do”. Multiple hikers had passed the struggling woman without stopping. But these two Scouts chose ____53____. They noticed. They acted. And in doing so, they offered a quiet yet powerful ____54____: Never underestimate your ____55____ to make a difference in someone’s life. 41. A. encountered B. approached C. recognized D. contacted 42. A. approved B. admitted C. hesitated D. nodded 43. A. distraction B. responsibility C. burden D. concern 44. A. contributed to B. gave away C. played down D. accounted for 45. A. possible B. reasonable C. normal D. apparent 46. A. insisted B. frowned C. accepted D. sighed 47. A. compassion B. creation C. determination D. confusion 48. A. broke B. crashed C. burst D. faded 49. A. guaranteeing B. risking C. observing D. checking 50. A. delighted B. surprised C. relieved D. proud 51. A. convinced B. assigned C. permitted D. trained 52. A. performance B. heroism C. challenge D. fear 53. A. wisely B. differently C. cautiously D. unexpectedly 54. A. warning B. theory C. memory D. reminder 55. A. purpose B. honesty C. capacity D. innovation 【答案】41. A 42. C 43. C 44. B 45. D 46. C 47. A 48. D 49. A 50. B 51. D 52. B 53. B 54. D 55. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述两名童子军徒步途中救助遇险女性的故事，彰显童子军的服务精神并传递助人的重要启示。 【41题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在小径下行途中，他们遇到了一名年轻女性，她的状态立刻让两人觉得不对劲。A. encountered遇到；B. approached接近；C. recognized认出；D. contacted联系。根据后文“a young woman whose condition immediately struck them as wrong”可知，两人在徒步途中遇到该女性，其状态让他们察觉异常。故选A项。 【42题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：起初，当他们提出帮忙时，她有些犹豫。A. approved同意；B. admitted承认；C. hesitated犹豫；D. nodded点头。根据前文的“At first”以及后文“However, her legs were trembling violently”可知，然而，她的腿剧烈颤抖，由此可推断，起初她对帮助提议表现出犹豫。故选C项。 【43题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：或许她不想成为一个负担。A. distraction分心的事；B. responsibility责任；C. burden负担；D. concern担忧。根据前文“At first, she ___2___ when they offered to assist.”可知，起初她对别人的帮忙表示犹豫，由此可推断，她担心自己会给他人带来负担。故选C项。 【44题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：然而，她的双腿在剧烈颤抖，这暴露了她处境的严重性。A. contributed to促成；B. gave away暴露；C. played down淡化；D. accounted for解释。根据前文“her legs were trembling violently”可知，腿部剧烈颤抖的状态，直接暴露了她当前处境的严重性。故选B项。 【45题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：很明显，她无法独自下山。A. possible可能的；B. reasonable合理的；C. normal正常的；D. apparent明显的。根据前文“However, her legs were trembling violently, which ___4___ the severity of her situation.”可知，她腿部剧烈颤抖，所以此处表示她无法独自下山是显而易见的。故选D项。 【46题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：于是两个男孩又温和地问了一次，这次她接受了帮助。A. insisted坚持；B. frowned皱眉；C. accepted接受；D. sighed叹气。根据后文“the boys carried the woman under her shoulders”可知，她接受帮助后，男孩们开始护送她下山。故选C项。 【47题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：接下来，同情心转化成了实际行动。A. compassion同情心；B. creation创造；C. determination决心；D. confusion困惑。根据前文“So the boys asked again, gently, and this time she ___6___ .”可知，男孩们主动救助遇险女性，结合后文“translated into motion”可知，他们的同情心转化成了实际行动。故选A项。 【48题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：近两个小时里，随着日光渐渐隐入山间暮色，男孩们架着女子的肩膀，全程护送她下山，确保她的安全。A. broke打破；B. crashed碰撞；C. burst爆发；D. faded逐渐消失。根据常识和后文“into mountain dusk”可知，日光逐渐消失，天色从白天过渡到山间暮色。故选D项。 【49题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：近两个小时里，随着日光渐渐隐入山间暮色，男孩们架着女子的肩膀，全程护送她下山，确保她的安全。A. guaranteeing确保；B. risking冒险；C. observing观察；D. checking检查。根据前文“the boys carried the woman under her shoulders”以及“during the entire descent”可知，男孩们全程护送她下山，目的是确保她的安全。故选A项。 50题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他们的代理童子军领队帕特·弗林并不感到惊讶。A. delighted高兴的；B. surprised惊讶的；C. relieved放心的；D. proud骄傲的。根据后文“This is what these boys are ___11___ to do — to notice, to lead and to serve.”可知，领队认为男孩们的行为是他们接受训练后的必然结果，因此并不惊讶。故选B项。 【51题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这正是这些男孩被训练要做的事——去发现、去引领、去服务。A. convinced说服；B. assigned分配；C. permitted允许；D. trained训练。根据前文“Jack and Brodie were both high school seniors and long-time Scouts (童子军) with Scouting America.”可知，发现、引领和服务他人是这些童子军接受训练要具备的能力。故选D项。 【52题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：两个年轻人都不愿谈论自己的英勇行为。A. performance表现；B. heroism英勇行为；C. challenge挑战；D. fear恐惧。根据后文“Jack said they simply “took the situation as a very Scout-like thing to do”.”可知，两人不认为自己的行为是英勇行为，只是做了符合童子军精神的事。故选B项。 【53题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：但这两名童子军选择了不同的做法。A. wisely明智地；B. differently不同地；C. cautiously谨慎地；D. unexpectedly意外地。根据前文“Multiple hikers had passed the struggling woman without stopping”可知，其他徒步者路过却未停下，而这两名童子军选择了不同的做法。故选B项。 【54题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在这个过程中，他们默默地传递了一个有力的启示：永远不要低估你改变他人生活的能力。A. warning警告；B. theory理论；C. memory记忆；D. reminder启示、提醒。根据后文“Never underestimate your ___15___ to make a difference in someone’s life.”可知，这是两人的行为传递出的启示。故选D项。 【55题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在这个过程中，他们默默地传递了一个有力的启示：永远不要低估你改变他人生活的能力。A. purpose目的；B. honesty诚实；C. capacity能力；D. innovation创新。根据语境和前文“They acted. And in doing so, they offered a quiet yet powerful ___14___ :”可知，两人救助遇险女性、改变其困境的行为，此处为这一行为带来的启示，由此可知，这体现了他们改变他人生活的能力。故选C项。 第二节 语法填空(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个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Such scenes of excitement as beating drums, synchronous strokes and an excited crowd are not rare across China on Duanwu, or Dragon Boat Festival, ____56____ falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. Although tales of its origin differ, the two-millennia-old festival is ____57____ (wide) celebrated in memory of Qu Yuan, a patriotic (爱国的) poet during the Warring States Period. When Qu realized his country’s decline was beyond ____58____ (recover), his sorrow grew so strong that he drowned himself, on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. Legend has it that locals rowed boats to save ____59____ poet and threw zongzi, or sticky rice dumplings, into the river ____60____ (keep) fish from eating his body. This tradition ____61____ (pass) down in China since then, even travelling across borders, carrying China’s respect for a patriot to all parts of the world. A host of other ____62____ (practice) are also associated with Duanwu. The fifth day of the fifth lunar month is considered unlucky and poisonous. To rid themselves of the ____63____ (fortune), many people, especially those in South China, take herbal baths, hang moxa and calamus plants over their doors and wear sachets (香包) ____64____ (fill) with Chinese herbs, all with strong scents, to do away with poisonous insects. Duanwu began as a day to remember a poet who had a deep love for his country. His patriotism is still celebrated today, ____65____ rich and fun customs that unite hearts across the globe, in methods that call for the harmony between nature and man. 【答案】56. which 57. widely 58. recovery 59. the 60. to keep 61. has been passed 62. practices 63. misfortune 64. filled 65. with 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中国传统节日端午节的相关内容。 【56题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：每年农历五月初五的端午节，击鼓呐喊、龙舟竞渡、万众欢腾的热闹景象在中国各地屡见不鲜。此处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是Duanwu, or Dragon Boat Festival，指物，在从句中作主语，用关系代词which。故填which。 【57题详解】 考查副词。句意：尽管关于节日起源的传说各不相同，但这个有着两千年历史的节日被广泛庆祝，以纪念战国时期的爱国诗人屈原。此处修饰动词celebrated，需用副词形式widely“广泛地”，作状语。故填widely。 【58题详解】 考查名词。句意：当屈原意识到国家的衰败已无法挽回时，他悲痛万分，在农历五月初五投江自尽。beyond是介词，后接名词作宾语，recover的名词形式是recovery“恢复”，beyond recovery为固定搭配，意为“无法挽回”。故填recovery。 【59题详解】 考查定冠词。句意：传说当地百姓划船去救这位诗人，并把粽子扔进河里，防止鱼儿啃食他的身体。此处特指前文提到的“屈原”这位诗人，用定冠词the表特指。故填the。 【60题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：传说当地百姓划船去救这位诗人，并把粽子扔进河里，防止鱼儿啃食他的身体。空处作非谓语动词，此处表示目的，即“为了防止鱼儿啃食他的身体”，用动词不定式作目的状语。故填to keep。 【61题详解】 考查动词时态和语态。句意：从那以后，这项传统就在中国流传下来，甚至跨越国界，将中国人对爱国者的崇敬传播到世界各地。根据时间状语since then可知，句子用现在完成时；主语This tradition与pass down之间是被动关系，用现在完成时的被动语态，主语为单数，助动词用has。故填has been passed。 【62题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：端午节还与许多其他习俗有关。a host of意为“许多”，后接可数名词复数，practice作“习俗”讲时为可数名词，其复数形式是practices。故填practices。 【63题详解】 考查名词。句意：为了摆脱厄运，许多人，尤其是中国南方人，会洗草药浴、在门上悬挂艾草和菖蒲、佩戴装满中草药的香囊，这些物品都有着浓郁的气味，可以驱除毒虫。此处作介词of的宾语，且位于定冠词the后，需用名词形式；结合前文“considered unlucky and poisonous”可知，此处指“厄运”，fortune的反义词misfortune“不幸；厄运”符合语境。故填misfortune。 【64题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：为了摆脱厄运，许多人，尤其是中国南方人，会洗草药浴、在门上悬挂艾草和菖蒲、佩戴装满中草药的香囊，这些物品都有着浓郁的气味，可以驱除毒虫。分析句子结构可知，空处作非谓语动词，sachets与fill之间是被动关系，用过去分词作后置定语。故填filled。 【65题详解】 考查介词。句意：他的爱国主义精神至今仍在被颂扬，伴随着丰富而有趣的习俗，以呼唤人与自然和谐相处的方式，将全球人民的心凝聚在一起。此处表示“伴随，带有”，用介词with，后接名词短语rich and fun customs作伴随状语。故填with。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节 书面表达 (满分15分) 66. 你校英文报正在征集以Person of the Year为题的征文，请你写一篇英语短文投稿。内容包括： 1.你心中的“年度人物”； 2.选择该人物原因； 3.你得到的启发。 注意：1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Person of the Year In my heart, “Person of the Year” should be someone _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Person of the Year In my heart, “Person of the Year” should be someone who attracted widespread attention in the current year. I recomend my classmate Li Ming to be the most beautiful person of the year. As our monitor, Li Ming is not only good at learning, but also willing to help students with poor grades. Under the influence of his example, our class got the first place in this semester. What’s more, he saved an old man who suddenly fainted last month. In the current situation of lack of trust between people, he did not consider personal gains and losses, and did first aid to the old man without hesitation, saving his life in time. So I recommend Li Ming the Person of the Year. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于开放作，你校英文报正在征集以Person of the Year为题的征文，请你写一篇英语短文投稿。内容包括：1.你心中的“年度人物”；2.选择该人物的原因；3.你得到的启发。 【详解】1.词汇积累 广泛的：widespread→extensive 擅长：be good at→be skilled in 值得：be worthy of→be worth 此外：What’s more→Besides 2.句式拓展 合并简单句 原句：I recomend my classmate Li Ming to be the most beautiful person of the year. As our monitor, Li Ming is not only good at learning, but also willing to help students with poor grades. 拓展句：I recomend my classmate Li Ming to be the most beautiful person of the year, because as our monitor, Li Ming is not only good at learning, but also willing to help students with poor grades. 【点睛】[高分句型1] In my heart, “Person of the Year” should be someone who attracted widespread attention in the current year.(运用了who引导的限制性定语从句) [高分句型2] In the current situation of lack of trust between people, he did not consider personal gains and losses, and did first aid to the old man without hesitation, saving his life in time.(运用了现在分词作状语) 第二节 读后续写 (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。 When I was in middle school, my family moved to Seattle, where my parents started their new business — a small grocery store downstairs in my house. As a girl of shy and reserved nature, I had to take a fresh start to fit into the sophisticated city life. One sunny day, my school announced an exciting event, a talent show for the local food bank. Students were encouraged to showcase their unique talents in front of the public in the city hall on National Day. A buzz of excitement filled the school as everyone began preparing for the big day. Deep down, I felt a spark of curiosity and a desire to participate. However, my self-doubt held me back, “I don’t have any special skills to share.” Days turned into weeks, and the talent show drew closer. I couldn’t shake the upsetting feeling until one day Emma, one of the most popular girls in my class, came to me while I was helping in the grocery store after class. “How about singing together in the talent show?” she grinned. “I heard you singing a tune, along the way back home. I can’t help following you here.” Dear, I couldn’t believe my ears. Emma, with personality and popularity, acknowledged my little talent. Since Emma had the world’s prettiest voice, I felt like being favoured by fortune. “You two? The talent show for the food bank?” My mum bent towards us and her face lit up. “Why not practise right now upstairs? I bet you’ll be a perfect match.” Winking at us, she seemed to know we were thinking alike. Emma and I embarked on rehearsing almost every single day after school. We brainstormed, exchanged ideas and rehearsed the scene. As the days rolled by, I was feeling pretty good about our act. But the day before the performance, Emma called saying that she had an acute stomachache and was not in any shape to perform. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 续写部分分为两段，每段开头语已为你写好。 Paragraph 1: I was completely knocked out by the news. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Finally came the big moment. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 I was completely knocked out by the news. My heart sank, and I didn’t know what to do. “How can I perform alone?” I asked myself, tears welling up. But my mom said gently, “You’ve practiced so hard; don’t let fear stop you.” That night, I stayed up thinking about whether I should go on stage by myself. Finally, I decided that I would try, because it was for the food bank. Finally came the big moment. As I walked onto the stage, my hands were shaking, and I could hardly breathe. I closed my eyes and remembered the days when Emma and I sang together, which gave me courage. When I opened my mouth, my voice came out clear and steady. The audience clapped warmly, and I felt proud of myself for the first time. What mattered most was not perfection, but that I dared to try. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者原本和艾玛准备一起参加才艺表演，为当地食物银行筹款，然而在表演前一天，艾玛突然生病无法参加，作者在妈妈的鼓励下决定独自上台表演，最终成功完成表演并赢得了观众掌声的故事。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“我被这个消息完全惊呆了。”可知，第一段可描写作者得知艾玛生病无法参加表演后的心情以及妈妈的鼓励。 ②由第二段首句内容“终于，那个重要的时刻到来了。”可知，第二段可描写作者独自上台表演的过程以及表演结束后的感受。 2. 续写线索：得知消息——心情低落——妈妈鼓励——决定独自表演——上台表演——表演成功——赢得掌声 3. 词汇激活： 行为类 ①登台表演：go on stage/step onto the stage ②决定：decide/make up one’s mind ③回忆：remember/recall/think back to ④鼓掌：clap/applaud/give applause 情绪类 ①眼泪涌出：tears welling up/tears filling one’s eyes ②自豪：feel proud of/ take pride in 【点睛】【高分句型1】That night, I stayed up thinking about whether I should go on stage by myself. (运用了现在分词thinking作状语和whether引导的宾语从句) 【高分句型2】Finally, I decided that I would try, because it was for the food bank. (运用了that引导宾语从句和because引导的原因状语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $听力考试正式开始。So why do you want to publish your book with us? Well, your focuses on fictional novels, and you know your audience. true. We are the biggest novel publisher in the country. Yes, my husband has read many of your books. The good news is that he might be buying your book soon. Does that mean . you're going to publish IT? Yes, but we'd like you to sign a deal not only for this book, but also for your next to. oh, that sounds very generous. But do you mind if I discuss IT with my age first. please take your time. So why do you want to publish your book with us? Well, your focuses on fictional novels, and you know your audience. true. We are the biggest novel publisher in the country. Yes, my husband has read many of your books. The good news is that he might be buying your book soon. Does that mean you're going to . publish IT? Yes, but we'd like you to sign a deal not only for this book, but also for your next to. oh, that sounds very generous. But do you mind if I discuss this with my agent first. please take . your time. Listen to the next question. Daisy, how's your light pollution research going? IT goes smoothly. Actually, i've got the results of the survey back. I need to analyze and draw some conclusion from the collected results. How about you? I'm still working on my report on getting nervous because the deadline is in two days. I don't seem to make any progress at all. Are you still working on the influence of TV on teenagers? How can I help? No, i've changed my topic. I'm working on the means of transport in our city. Maybe we can have a walk outside to refresh my mind. Daisy, how's your light pollution research going? IT goes smoothly. Actually, i've got the results of the survey back. I need to analyze and draw some conclusion from the collected results. How about you? I'm still working on my report on getting nervous because the deadline is in two days. I don't seem to make any progress at all. Are you still working on the influence of T. V on teenagers? How can I help? No, i've changed my topic. I'm working on the means of transport in our city. Maybe we can have a walk outside to refresh my mind. Listen to the next question. Hi, we're back. Anybody home, phillip. Susan. Hey, what's that? Oh, it's a note from katia. IT says, hi, there's a cool new restaurant near my office. Let's have dinner there together. My treat the name is juvenis and is on west houston street between mick googles and Sullivans. You can't miss IT. The traffic is terrible down there. You'd Better not drive. Take the subway. Oh, that sounds like fun. Let's go. Hi, we're back anybody home, phillip? Susan, hey, what's that? Oh, it's a note from katia. IT says, hi, there's a cool new restaurant near my office. Let's have dinner there together. My treat the name is giovine and is on west houston street between mick googles and Sullivans. You can't miss IT. The traffic is terrible down there. You'd Better not drive. Take the subway. Oh, IT sounds like fun. Let's go. Listen to the next question. IT will be my last day working in this office. I'm going to . miss . you all same here. We'll miss your sense of humor around here. What's your plan for the near future? I've decided to seek new chAllenges and explore different work environments. I'll be spending most of my time on construction sites. IT makes me feel good to put my new ideas into practice. That's why you studied architecture at university. right? exactly. My cousin joe is coming to visit me tomorrow. We are going hiking this saturday. Why not join . us like a plan? My work has been finished so far this friday. I don't have to work overtime on saturday. Oh, I almost forgot. Here is a present lilly prepared for you. He is the new secretary in our company. I never thought about that. actually. It's our boss, mr. Robinson's idea . that's really touching. IT will be my last day working in this office. I'm going to . miss you all same here. We'll miss your sense of humor around here. What's your plan for the near future? I've decided to seek new chAllenges and explore different work environments. I'll be spending most of my time on construction sites. IT makes me feel good to put my new ideas into practice. That's why you studied architecture at university. right? exactly. My cousin joe is coming to visit me tomorrow. We're going hiking this saturday. Why not join us? Sounds like a plan. My work has been finished so far this friday. I don't have to work overtime on saturday. Oh, I almost forgot. Here is a present. Lilly prepared for you. SHE is the new secretary in our company. I never thought about that. actually. It's our boss, mr. Robinson's idea that's really . touching. Listen to the next question. Good morning, students. This is your headmaster speaking. Firstly, i'd like to welcome you all back. I hope this will be another excEllent school year. Many changes have taken place at the school over the summer as well as a new group of students. We're also welcoming some new members of staff there, mr. Smith, who will be teaching physics, miss chung, the new chinese teacher and our new boy's P. E. Coach, mr. black. You will also notice several changes to the school buildings. Computer classes will now take place in a new technology center, which is behind the teaching building. The old computer rooms are now a part of the library, which is now much bigger and collect thousands of new books. The school meeting hall has been much improved, and we now have a proper place to perform concerts in place, though there are many changes in our school, the rules remain the same. Be on time and always do your best. Thank you. Good morning students. This is your headmaster speaking. Firstly, i'd like to welcome you all back. I hope this will be another excEllent school year. Many changes have taken place at the school over the summer, as well as a new group of students. We are also welcoming some new members of staff there, mr. Smith, who will be teaching physics, miss chang, the new chinese teacher and our new boy's P. E. Coach, mr. black. You will also notice several changes to the school buildings. Computer classes will now take place in a new technology and which is behind the teaching building. The old computer rooms are now a part of the library, which is now much bigger and collect thousands of new books. The school meeting hall has been much improved, and we now have a proper place to perform contacts in place. Though there were many changes in our school, the rules remain the same, be on time and always do . your best暂且。Listen to the next question. This food smells delicious. Thanks. but it's not for us to eat. I'm taking dinner to Rachel tonight. She's been having a hard time, and I thought that would make her feel Better. I'm sorry to hear she's having a difficult time. What happened? Well, he lost her job last week. What happened? Did he get fired? Not exactly. But he was let go. SHE had been working at a law firm, but the firm hadn't been getting many cases, so they had to let some of their staff go. Will SHE get unemployment benefits? I think so that he will be embarrassed about living on that. Besides, SHE loves being a lawyer and she'd rather work than home. I understand, but at least you'll have a little money to pay her rent while SHE looks for another job. Yeah, but actually I was hoping you could help her find a job. Isn't your friend theatre a lawyer? Is his office hiring? They might be. I'll give him a call tomorrow and let you know this food smells delicious. Thanks. but it's not for us to eat. I'm taking dinner to Rachel tonight. She's been having a hard time, and I thought I would make her feel Better. I'm sorry to hear she's having a difficult time. What happened? Well, he lost her job last week. What happened? Did he get fire? Not exactly, but he was let go. SHE had been working at a law firm, but the firm hadn't been getting many cases, so they had to let some of their staff go. Will SHE get unemployment benefits? I think so. He will be embarrassed about living on that. Besides, he loves being lawyer and sheds rather work than sit at home. I understand, but at least he'll have a little money to pay her rent while SHE looks for another job. Yeah, but actually I was hoping you could help her find a job. Isn't your friend theatre a lawyer? Is his office hiring? They might be. I'll give him a call tomorrow and let you know. Listen to the next question. James, what courses did . you take? History, literature, law and language? Do you think you . can all pass? I bet i've passed, but i'm not sure what grades I will get. I wants to study economics at the university of calgary, but they won't give me a chance. You are not allowed. why? Unless I get at least three days in all my courses. can you make IT? I'm not sure. I'm especially worried about my literature. It's a bit tough and complicated. Cheer up. You still have chances without literature. thanks. When will you get your results? Not until the day after tomorrow. I'm now on pins and needles. Take IT easy. What will you do if you are allowed to? I suppose i'll take up economics for another year. Good luck to you. Oh, i'm going to take an exam. Bye, James. What . courses did you take? History. literature, law and language? Do you think you can all pass? I bet i've passed. but i'm not sure what grades I will get. I want to study economics at the university of calgary, but they won't give me a chance. You are not allowed. Why. unless I get at least three days in all my courses. can you make IT? I'm not sure. I'm especially worried about my literature. It's a bit tough and complicated. Cheer up. You still have chances without literature. thanks. When will you get your results? Not until the day after tomorrow. I now on pins and needles. Take IT easy. Or what will you do if you are allowed to? I suppose i'll take up economics for another year. Good luck to you. Oh, i'm going to take an exam. bye. 听力部分到此结束。