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龙岗区2025-2026学年第一学期高三期末质量监测 英语 本试卷共9页，满分120分。考试用时120分钟。 第一部分 阅读理解（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） A Deforestation and the EU’s Response Forests play an important role on Earth. They cover about 31% of the world’s land area and are home to most land animals and plants. However, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, about 420 million hectares(公顷)of forest were lost worldwide between 1990 and 2020. As a major consumer of agricultural products, the European Union(EU)is closely connected to global deforestation. Causes Agriculture is the biggest driver in most parts of the world. Turning forests into farmland causes at least 50% of global deforestation. Urban development, including the building of houses and roads, accounts for a smaller part of forest loss. It represents slightly more than 6% of global deforestation, but in Europe it is the primary cause. Climate change is both a cause and a result of deforestation. Extreme events damage forests. At the same time, forest loss makes climate problems worse. The EU’s consumption also affects forests outside Europe and is responsible for about 10% of global deforestation. The chart below shows the main products imported by the EU from deforested land. Measures In July 2021, the EU introduced a forestry strategy to improve forest quality and strengthen forests’ role as carbon sinks. In April 2023, the EU approved new rules requiring companies to ensure that products sold on the EU market are not linked to deforestation. Although the rules were adopted in 2023, their application was delayed to allow businesses time to prepare. A phased timetable was later introduced: large companies are required to comply(遵守)from December 2026, while smaller companies are given additional time until June 2027. Companies that fail to meet the requirements may face fines of up to 4% of their annual income in the EU. 1. What is the main cause of deforestation in Europe? A. Urban development. B. Climate change. C. Agricultural expansion. D. Forest product consumption. 2. What is the percentage of the top two agricultural products imported from deforested land? A. 32. 8%. B. 34%. C. 66. 8%. D. 82. 9%. 3. Why did the EU put off the application of its new deforestation rules? A. To improve forest quality. B. To prevent economic losses. C. To give companies time to adjust. D. To promote deforestation-free products. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章围绕森林砍伐问题展开，从现状、成因、欧盟的应对措施三方面进行客观、条理的阐释说明。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章Causes部分中的“Urban development, including the building of houses and roads, accounts for a smaller part of forest loss. It represents slightly more than 6% of global deforestation, but in Europe it is the primary cause.(城市建设，包括住宅与道路的修建，造成的森林损失占比相对较小，该因素导致的森林砍伐约占全球总量的6%多一点，但在欧洲，这却是森林砍伐的首要原因。)”可知，城市建设在全球森林砍伐中占比有限，但却是欧洲地区森林砍伐的首要原因。故选A。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据表格内容可知，表格中前两大农产品是Palm oil, 34%(棕榈油，34%)和Soya, 32.8%(大豆，32.8%)。这两大农产品的进口占比总和为：34%+32.8%=66.8%。故选C。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章Measures部分中的“Although the rules were adopted in 2023, their application was delayed to allow businesses time to prepare.(尽管该新规于2023年正式通过，但为给企业留出准备时间，其实施时间被推迟。)”可知，欧盟推迟新规实施是为了给企业留出准备和调整的时间。故选C。 B In a big hall at Raffles Girls School(RGS), three girls jumped with joy as they saw the robot they built with chopsticks and connectors dancing at the press of a button. It’s the site for RGS’ Community and Makers Fair 2025, where students turn concepts into reality by building their own creative projects. Stick’ Em, a start-up making robotics kits (机器人套件) in Singapore, saw at the fair an opportunity to spread their product — affordable kits that use wooden chopsticks and eco-friendly connectors to help students try various ideas and build their own robots. The kits also have an online platform with instructions and challenges that help users learn and apply concepts such as programming, engineering, and maths. “The kits are colourful, attractive and stronger compared to cardboard and paper,” said Mrs. Leung Hui Leng, who teaches design and technology at the school. She noted that what’s important is iteration, and Stick ‘Em kits allow users to do that. “The kits allow you to try again after each failure and explore different variations. It helps us tell our students: Explore, try, fail, repeat and have fun,” she added. That’s exactly Stick ‘Em’s mission. The company values skills like problem-solving, adaptability and creativity and wants to make it accessible to all students. “Growing up in Singapore, we had access to great resources, but most schools, especially in underserved regions, lacked affordable, hands-on learning tools,” said Mr. Chong, 22, chief executive of the company. “We want to provide a simple, low-cost solution that empowers students to learn through play and creation.” Stick’ Em’s kits have been sold in Singapore to over 10,000 children across 150-plus primary and secondary schools. Beyond Singapore, their kits have reached teachers and children in 13 countries. “Everywhere we go, the story is the same,” said Mr. Chong. “Children’s potential is universal.” 4. What do the kits offer the students? A. Opportunities to help others. B. Tools to promote their creativity. C. Products to connect the world. D. Platforms to exhibit their works. 5. What does the underlined word “iteration” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Repetition. B. Connection. C. Instruction. D. Invention. 6. Why did the company specialize in making robotics kits according to paragraph 4? A. To train experts in the field of engineering. B. To expand its influence in the robotics market. C. To inspire students to take social responsibility. D. To help students learn with affordable resources. 7. What is paragraph 5 mainly about concerning the kits? A. Their great potential. B. Their target users. C. Their wide popularity. D. Their sales figures. 【答案】4. B 5. A 6. D 7. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要说明了新加坡公司Stick’ Em推出平价环保机器人套件，助力学生动手创作、培养能力，该套件在当地及多国学校深受欢迎。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Stick’ Em, a start-up making robotics kits (机器人套件) in Singapore, saw at the fair an opportunity to spread their product — affordable kits that use wooden chopsticks and eco-friendly connectors to help students try various ideas and build their own robots. The kits also have an online platform with instructions and challenges that help users learn and apply concepts such as programming, engineering, and maths. (新加坡初创企业Stick’ Em主营机器人套件，在此次博览会上，它看到了推广产品的契机。这款价格亲民的套件采用木筷和环保连接件，能帮助学生实践各类创意，搭建属于自己的机器人。套件还配套线上平台，提供操作指导和创意挑战，助力用户学习并运用编程、工程、数学等知识)”可知，这些工具包是有助于激发学生创造力的工具。故选B。 【5题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“The kits allow you to try again after each failure and explore different variations(这些套件能让你在每次失败后重新尝试，并探索不同的变体)”可知，套件支持失败后重新尝试、不断调整，也就是重复试错、反复改进的过程，故划线词意思是“重复”。故选A。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段““Growing up in Singapore, we had access to great resources, but most schools, especially in underserved regions, lacked affordable, hands-on learning tools,” said Mr. Chong, 22, chief executive of the company. “We want to provide a simple, low-cost solution that empowers students to learn through play and creation.”(22岁的Chong先生是该公司的首席执行官，他表示：“在新加坡成长的过程中，我们能够获得丰富的资源，但大多数学校，尤其是那些教育资源匮乏的地区，缺乏价格合理且实用的实践性学习工具。我们希望提供一种简单、低成本的解决方案，让孩子们通过游戏和创造来学习。”)”可知，这家公司专门从事机器人套件的生产是为了让学生能够以实惠的价格获得学习资源。故选D。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第五段“Stick’ Em’s kits have been sold in Singapore to over 10,000 children across 150-plus primary and secondary schools. Beyond Singapore, their kits have reached teachers and children in 13 countries. “Everywhere we go, the story is the same,” said Mr. Chong. “Children’s potential is universal.”(斯蒂克艾姆公司的产品已在新加坡售出给超过10000名学生，覆盖了150多所小学和中学。除此之外，他们的产品还送到了13个国家的教师和孩子们手中。“无论我们走到哪里，情况都是相同的，”Chong先生说，“孩子们的潜力是共通的。”)”可知，本段主要讲了套件的广泛受欢迎程度。故选C。 C In today’s fast-paced world, coffee and naps promise sharper focus and longer days. Typically, we are told to avoid coffee before going to bed, or we will have difficulty falling asleep. But both naps and caffeine (咖啡因)can reset the brain. So, if we combine both, could they have a stronger effect? Sleepiness isn’t just a feeling—it’s the result of chemical and biological processes both at work. In humans, one of the key players is adenosine, a substance that activates receptors which slow nerve transmission (传导), making us feel sleepy. It steadily builds up in the brain as our cells burn energy throughout the day. As we sleep, adenosine is broken down until the brain can function normally again. Caffeine will fill and block adenosine receptors. With those receptors occupied, adenosine can’t stay and slow brain activity. Instead, nerve cells keep firing and we feel awake. Caffeine takes about 20-30 minutes to kick in, roughly the length of an ideal nap. Conceptually, the so-called “caffeine nap” is theoretically solid, but evidence is thin. Now, scientists are starting to test the theory more strictly. In a pilot study published in 2020, researchers found that a caffeine nap in the workplace — which involved consuming 200 mg of caffeine immediately before a 30-minute rest — reduced tiredness and boosted cognitive (认知的)performance. While the initial findings are promising, researchers admitted the studies are relatively small and laboratory-based. Other researchers have noted similar shortcomings, calling for more studies that test caffeine naps in a wider range of real-life situations. There are also individual differences to consider. Some people are more or less likely to nap, while others have unusually high sensitivity to caffeine. While caffeine is effective for improving attention and focus, caffeine naps will never be a productivity silver bullet — or a replacement for a good night’s rest. Still, some at-home experimentation is worthwhile and it is recommended to start with smaller amounts. Have a cup of coffee before your next nap — there’s enough evidence to give it a go and see if it works. 8. What makes us sleepy according to paragraph 2? A The breakdown of adenosine. B. The increase in adenosine. C. The slowed-down brain activity. D. The reduced energy consumption. 9. Why does the author mention the 2020 study? A. To recommend proper daily coffee intake. B. To demonstrate the ideal length of a nap. C. To promote the concept of caffeine naps. D. To confirm the benefits of caffeine naps. 10. What might be a topic for follow-up studies according to paragraph 4? A. The best time to take a nap. B. The causes of sleeplessness. C. The difference in coffee tastes. D. The effect on school students. 11. What is the author’s attitude toward caffeine naps? A. Objective. B. Unclear. C. Doubtful. D. Disapproving. 【答案】8. B 9. D 10. D 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了咖啡因小睡的生理原理，介绍了相关试点研究的积极结果，同时指出该研究的局限性和个体差异，最后说明咖啡因小睡并非提升效率的万能方法、无法替代优质睡眠，但值得少量尝试。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“In humans, one of the key players is adenosine, a substance that activates receptors which slow nerve transmission(传导), making us feel sleepy. It steadily builds up in the brain as our cells burn energy throughout the day.(在人体中，腺苷是关键的影响物质之一：这种物质会激活相应受体，减缓神经传导速度，进而让我们产生睡意。白天，身体细胞不断消耗能量，它也会在大脑中持续累积。)”可知，腺苷是引发困倦的关键物质，它会在大脑中持续累积，进而激活受体减缓神经传导，让人体产生睡意。故选B。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Conceptually, the so-called “caffeine nap” is theoretically solid, but evidence is thin. Now, scientists are starting to test the theory more strictly. In a pilot study published in 2020, researchers found that a caffeine nap in the workplace—which involved consuming 200 mg of caffeine immediately before a 30-minute rest—reduced tiredness and boosted cognitive(认知的)performance.(从理论上来说，这种所谓的“咖啡因小睡”理念是站得住脚的，但相关实证依据却十分匮乏。如今，科学家们正开始对这一理论进行更严谨的验证。2020年发表的一项试点研究发现，在工作场所进行的咖啡因小睡——即睡前立即摄入200毫克咖啡因，随后休息30分钟——能有效缓解疲劳，还能提升人的认知表现。)”可知，咖啡因小睡虽理论上成立，但此前缺乏实证依据，2020年的这项试点研究得出了其能缓解疲劳、提升认知表现的积极结果，作者提及该研究正是为了证实咖啡因小睡的实际益处。故选D。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段“While the initial findings are promising, researchers admitted the studies are relatively small and laboratory-based. Other researchers have noted similar shortcomings, calling for more studies that test caffeine naps in a wider range of real-life situations.(尽管初步研究结果令人振奋，但研究人员也坦言，相关研究的样本量相对较小，且均是基于实验室开展的。其他研究人员也指出了类似的研究缺陷，呼吁在更广泛的现实场景中开展更多关于咖啡因小睡的研究。)”可知，现有研究存在样本量小、仅基于实验室的缺陷，研究人员呼吁在更广泛的现实场景中开展咖啡因小睡的相关研究，即后续研究需拓展研究场景和研究对象。选项D“The effect on school students. (对在校学生的影响)”中学生是全新的现实群体，针对该群体研究咖啡因小睡的效果，契合“在更广泛现实场景开展研究”的后续研究方向。故选D。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，作者先介绍2020年研究证实咖啡因小睡能缓解疲劳、提升认知表现的益处，又客观指出相关研究存在样本量小、仅基于实验室的局限性，还提及个体差异的影响，最后说明咖啡因小睡并非提升效率的 “灵丹妙药”、无法替代优质睡眠，但同时认为在家少量尝试该方法是值得的。作者既肯定了咖啡因小睡的正面效果，也不回避其不足和适用边界，还给出了理性的尝试建议，整体表述中立、不偏不倚。故选A。 D Anyone who has eaten near the beach has probably had a seagull (海鸥)dive down to claim their lunch at some point. Now, scientists at the University of Exeter have discovered exactly how to “keep those winged criminals at bay”, and the answer might surprise people who thought volume was the only thing that mattered. Researchers conducted a field experiment with 61 wild gulls across coastal Cornwall. Recordings of five British men, saying the same phrase — “Stay away! That’s my food!” — twice: once shouting with anger and once speaking normally, were uniformly edited to the same volume. This ensured that differences in the gulls’ responses reflected the qualities of the human voice, rather than loudness. Five robin (知更鸟)songs served as a control. Once a gull approached, researchers played one randomly selected audio track while filming the bird’s reaction from eight meters away. The gulls treated both shouting and speaking as threats compared to the harmless robin songs. But the real difference appeared in how the gulls chose to exit. When researchers analyzed the 47 gulls that left before the one-minute trial ended, a clear pattern emerged: gulls that heard shouting were five times more likely to fly away than those that heard the robin songs, while gulls that heard speaking were seven times more likely to simply walk away. Flying away from danger represents a more urgent escape response than walking. Birds typically reserve flight for serious threats, as flying requires more energy and puts them at risk during mid-flight. The fact that gulls flew from shouting but walked from speaking suggests they perceived shouting as a more immediate danger, even though both sounds came through the speaker at identical volumes. The research focused on gulls brave enough to approach the experimental setup, which may not represent the behavior of more guarded individuals. All recordings used male voices, so whether gulls respond differently to female voices remains unknown. Still, for anyone trying to protect their beach side lunch, the research offers a simple takeaway: It’s not how loud you are, but how you speak. 12. Which aspect of human voices does the experiment focus on? A. The volume level. B. The special accent. C. The emotional tone. D. The spoken phrase. 13. What do gulls’ different escape strategies suggest? A. They can distinguish threat levels. B. They prioritize energy conservation. C. They find robin songs more attractive. D. They recognize human language easily. 14. What is paragraph 5 mainly about? A. The applications of the results. B. The purpose of the research. C. The process of the experiment. D. The limitations of the study. 15. What is a suitable title for the text? A. Never Bring Food to the Beach B. Seagulls Can Tell If You’re Angry C A Loud Voice Scares Seagulls Away D. How Robin Songs Guard Your Picnic 【答案】12. C 13. A 14. D 15. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了埃克塞特大学的科学家通过野外实验研究海鸥对人类声音的反应，发现海鸥对愤怒大喊和正常说话的逃避方式不同，驱赶海鸥的关键并非音量大小而是说话方式，同时也指出了该研究存在的局限性。 12题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Recordings of five British men, saying the same phrase— “Stay away! That’s my food!”—twice: once shouting with anger and once speaking normally, were uniformly edited to the same volume.(他们录制了五位英国男性说同一句话——“走开！这是我的食物！”的两段音频，一段是愤怒大喊，一段是正常说话，且所有音频都被统一调整至相同音量。)”可知，实验中说话的语句相同，音频音量也被统一调整，唯一的变量是人类说话的情绪语调（愤怒大喊和正常说话），该实验正是聚焦这一声音维度展开研究。故选C。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段“The fact that gulls flew from shouting but walked from speaking suggests they perceived shouting as a more immediate danger, even though both sounds came through the speaker at identical volumes.(海鸥听到大喊会飞走、听到正常说话却只是走开的这一现象表明，即便两种声音从扬声器中传出的音量完全相同，它们仍将大喊视作更迫在眉睫的危险。)”可知，听到大喊会选择飞走，听到正常说话则选择走开，这说明它们能感知到不同的危险程度，即可以区分威胁等级。故选A。 【14题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第五段“The research focused on gulls brave enough to approach the experimental setup, which may not represent the behavior of more guarded individuals. All recordings used male voices, so whether gulls respond differently to female voices remains unknown.(需要说明的是，这项研究的对象仅为那些敢于靠近实验装置的海鸥，其行为或许无法代表生性更为警惕的海鸥。此外，实验中使用的均为男性的声音，因此海鸥对女性的声音是否会产生不同的反应，目前仍尚无定论。)”可知，该段指出本次研究的研究对象仅为敢于靠近实验装置的海鸥，其行为无法代表警惕性更高的海鸥，且实验仅使用了男性声音，海鸥对女性声音的反应尚无定论，这些均是对研究局限性的说明。故选D。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第二段“Recordings of five British men, saying the same phrase — “Stay away! That’s my food!”—twice: once shouting with anger and once speaking normally, were uniformly edited to the same volume.(他们录制了五位英国男性说同一句话——“走开！这是我的食物！”的两段音频，一段是愤怒大喊，一段是正常说话，且所有音频都被统一调整至相同音量。)”、第三段“When researchers analyzed the 47 gulls that left before the one-minute trial ended, a clear pattern emerged: gulls that heard shouting were five times more likely to fly away than those that heard the robin songs, while gulls that heard speaking were seven times more likely to simply walk away.(研究人员分析了47只在一分钟实验结束前便离开的海鸥，发现了一个明显的规律：听到大喊声的海鸥，飞走的概率是听到知更鸟鸣叫声的五倍；而听到正常说话声的海鸥，径直走开的概率则是听到知更鸟鸣叫声的七倍。)”以及第四段“The fact that gulls flew from shouting but walked from speaking suggests they perceived shouting as a more immediate danger, even though both sounds came through the speaker at identical volumes.(海鸥听到大喊会飞走、听到正常说话却只是走开的这一现象表明，即便两种声音从扬声器中传出的音量完全相同，它们仍将大喊视作更迫在眉睫的危险。)”可知，研究核心是海鸥能通过人类的情绪语调（愤怒/平和）感知不同威胁程度，即能分辨人类是否生气。选项B“Seagulls Can Tell If You’ re Angry(海鸥能察觉你是否生气)”精准契合了文章的研究核心内容。故选B。 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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 According to a study published in 2024, one of the strongest predictors of a child’s screen time is a parent’s screen time. So, want your children to spend less time on their phone? ____16____ Here’s how parents can model smart technology habits for kids. Ask yourself if the response can wait. It’s hard to tear away from your devices when you’re flooded with seemingly pressing requests from your boss or doctor. If you’re with your family and would prefer to be off your device, do a quick reality check. Ask yourself: “Is this necessary right now? Is this urgent?” ____17____ If you have to “phub” your child, explain why. Phubbing is a term for when you turn your attention away from others to focus on your devices. It doesn’t feel good to anyone. ____18____ If you have to use technology in front of your kids, explaining what you’re doing and why you’re doing it can help ease any confusion or hurt feelings. Pay attention to how screen time affects you. Is your screen time affecting your physical health or sleep? How does it make you feel? ____19____ Or you’ve been staying up later since reactivating your social account. Once you’ve made these observations, identify how you can make healthier adjustments to your screen time. ____20____ assign a specific function and location for your digital devices. For example, your computer stays at your desk and is used for work. Your tablet stays in the living room and is used for reading or movie watching. Make it a rule and stick to it. Otherwise, your whole house becomes a screen-accessible place. A. It’s a tough job with no set blueprint. B. Create device-free zones in your home. C. If not, save the to-do to tackle at another time. D. Start by downsizing your own digital consumption. E. And it could be particularly problematic for young children. F. Maybe you notice a link between your screen time and your headache. G. Focus less on assessing the quantity of your screen time but the quality. 【答案】16. D 17. C 18. E 19. F 20. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了父母的屏幕使用时间是孩子屏幕使用时间的重要影响因素，并具体介绍了父母为孩子树立合理使用电子设备的良好习惯的几种方法。 【16题详解】 上文“According to a study published in 2024, one of the strongest predictors of a child’s screen time is a parent’s screen time. So, want your children to spend less time on their phone? (2024年发表的一项研究显示，影响孩子屏幕使用时长的核心因素之一，就是父母的屏幕使用时长。那么，想让孩子少玩手机？)”提出父母的屏幕时间是孩子屏幕时间的重要预测因素，并抛出问题“想让孩子少玩手机？”。而下文“Here’s how parents can model smart technology habits for kids. (以下为父母们介绍，如何为孩子树立科学使用科技产品的良好榜样。)”衔接指出父母如何为孩子树立明智的科技使用习惯。选项D“Start by downsizing your own digital consumption.(那就先从减少你自己的电子设备使用量做起。)”是对前文问题的直接回应，也是后文“父母树立习惯”的核心前提，起到承上启下的关键作用，符合段落间的逻辑衔接。故选D。 【17题详解】 上文“Ask yourself if the response can wait. It’s hard to tear away from your devices when you’re flooded with seemingly pressing requests from your boss or doctor. If you’re with your family and would prefer to be off your device, do a quick reality check. Ask yourself: “Is this necessary right now? Is this urgent?”(先问问自己，这件事是否可以稍后再回应。当手机里满是来自老板、医生的看似紧急的消息时，人确实很难放下电子设备。但如果你正和家人相处，也想暂时脱离设备，那就快速做个理性判断。问问自己：“这件事现在非做不可吗？真的很急吗？”)”建议家长面对设备信息时，先问自己“这事现在必要吗？紧急吗？”，是对“是否立刻回应设备信息”的自我审视。选项C“If not, save the to-do to tackle at another time. (如果答案是否定的，就把这件事留到其他时间再处理。)”是对前文两个问题的直接回答，符合逻辑。故选C。 【18题详解】 上文“Phubbing is a term for when you turn your attention away from others to focus on your devices. It doesn’t feel good to anyone.(“低头族行为”是一个专门的说法，指将注意力从他人身上移开、转而专注于电子设备的行为。这种行为会让任何人感到不适。)”先定义低头族行为，并指出这种行为对任何人来说都让人不舒服；而下文“If you have to use technology in front of your kids, explaining what you’re doing and why you’re doing it can help ease any confusion or hurt feelings. (如果你必须在孩子面前使用电子设备，向他们说明你在做什么、为什么要做，有助于缓解孩子的困惑与失落。)”则给出应对政策。选项E“And it could be particularly problematic for young children. (对低龄儿童而言，负面影响则尤为明显。)”通过递进连词And，在前文“对所有人不好”的基础上，聚焦到本文的核心对象“孩子”，解释了后文“需要向孩子解释原因”的必要性，实现了语义的递进衔接。故选E。 【19题详解】 上文“Is your screen time affecting your physical health or sleep? How does it make you feel?(屏幕使用是否影响了你的身体健康或睡眠质量？这种状态又让你产生了怎样的感受？)”提出一系列问题，引导家长反思屏幕时间是否影响自身健康、睡眠，带来了怎样的感受。下文“Or you’ve been staying up later since reactivating your social account. (又或者，重新开通社交账号后，你熬夜的时间变得越来越晚。)”用“Or”举例“重新激活社交账号后熬夜更晚”，是屏幕时间带来的具体负面影响。选项F“Maybe you notice a link between your screen time and your headache.(或许你会发现，长时间看屏幕和自己的头痛有关联。)”以Maybe引导具体例子，与后文的Or形成并列，共同作为前文反思问题的具体答案，都是屏幕时间对身体的负面影响，符合句式和语义的并列衔接。故选F。 【20题详解】 空处为段首句，为本段主要内容。根据下文“assign a specific function and location for your digital devices. For example, your computer stays at your desk and is used for work. Your tablet stays in the living room and is used for reading or movie watching. Make it a rule and stick to it. Otherwise, your whole house becomes a screen-accessible place.(为各类电子设备划定专属的使用功能和摆放位置。比如，电脑放在书桌，仅用于工作；平板放在客厅，只用来阅读或看电影。将这些规定立为家规并严格遵守，否则，你的整个家都会变成随时能接触到屏幕的地方。)”可知，下文指出明确的做法——为电子设备分配特定的功能和使用位置，如电脑在书桌用于工作、平板在客厅用于娱乐，制定规则并遵守。选项B“Create device-free zones in your home.(在家中设立无电子设备区域)”是对下文内容的概括。故选B。 第二部分 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 his unusual “kimchi pizza” won a national award in 2023, Rich Baker knew his life was changing. At 60, he had just begun to see his small restaurant gain ____21____. But for Baker, the success was not only about food. The journey had not been ____22____. At school, Baker wore his hair long and had no friends. Feeling judged and ____23____, he left at 16. With no qualifications, he took a job in a restaurant. At school, he often felt a sense of ____24____, but in the kitchen, he discovered something he truly ____25____. Over time, working with food helped him grow more confident and allowed others to see a ____26____ in him. For years, Baker worked his way up in the service industry day and night. Yet the long working hours ____27____ wore him down. In his early 50s, he reached a point where he could no longer ____28____. He left his job and chose a very different life, living on a small boat. Life on the boat was ____29____. With fewer things around him, Baker felt ____30____ and closer to nature. During this time, he began to think differently about food. He started making pizzas using local produce and ____31____ ideas. In 2022, Baker opened his restaurant. Although the new business was physically ____32____ and full of unknowns, Baker found ____33____ in creating food and sharing it with others. Now, he believes that age should never ____34____ a person. With experience and courage, it is always ____35____ to begin again. 21. A. peace B. safety C. evaluation D. attention 22. A. similar B. legal C. easy D. quick 23. A. unwelcome B. unreal C. unclean D. unexpected 24. A. danger B. doubt C. belonging D. pride 25. A. enjoyed B. questioned C. realized D. regretted 26. A. habit B. weakness C. change D. problem 27. A. immediately B. briefly C. regularly D. slowly 28. A. escape B. manage C. avoid D. explore 29. A. false B. risky C. simple D. busy 30. A. refreshed B. recognized C. confused D. disturbed 31. A. innovative B. popular C. important D. successful 32. A. liberating B. comfortable C. flexible D. demanding 33. A. honesty B. pleasure C. kindness D. wealth 34. A. cheat B. enrich C. shape D. limit 35. A. necessary B. possible C. usual D. attractive 【答案】21. D 22. C 23. A 24. B 25. A 26. C 27. D 28. B 29. C 30. A 31. A 32. D 33. B 34. D 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Rich Baker年届六十因独创泡菜披萨获奖、小餐馆收获关注，其人生曾历经校园的自卑、餐饮行业打拼的疲惫，后归隐小船获得感悟并创新美食，最终创业的故事。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：年届六十的他，终于看着自己的小餐馆渐渐收获了关注。A. peace和平、平静；B. safety安全、平安；C. evaluation评价、评估；D. attention关注、注意力。根据上文“When his unusual “kimchi pizza” won a national award in 2023, Rich Baker knew his life was changing.”可知，他的泡菜披萨斩获全国奖项，人生迎来转变。结合语境，60岁的他终于看到自己的小餐厅开始获得关注。故选D。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他的人生旅途从未一帆风顺。A. similar相似的、类似的；B. legal合法的、法律的；C. easy容易的、轻松的；D. quick快速的、迅速的。根据下文“At school, Baker wore his hair long and had no friends. Feeling judged and ________ , he left at 16. With no qualifications, he took a job in a restaurant.”可知，他的人生旅程并不容易。故选C。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他感到自己备受评判且不受欢迎，于是16岁就离开了学校。A. unwelcome不受欢迎的、遭排斥的；B. unreal不真实的、虚幻的；C. unclean不干净的、不洁的；D. unexpected意外的、突如其来的。根据上文“Feeling judged”以及下文他16岁就离开学校可知，他在学校并不受欢迎。故选A。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：校园里的他总被自我怀疑裹挟，可在厨房的方寸天地里，他却找到了自己真正热爱的事。A. danger危险、险境；B. doubt怀疑、疑虑；C. belonging归属感、所有物；D. pride骄傲、自豪。根据上文“At school, Baker wore his hair long and had no friends. Feeling judged and ________ , he left at 16. With no qualifications, he took a job in a restaurant.”可知，他上学时没朋友、被评判、不受欢迎。由此可推测，他此时的心理状态是自卑、迷茫的，常感到自我怀疑。故选B。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：校园里的他总被自我怀疑裹挟，可在厨房的方寸天地里，他却找到了自己真正热爱的事。A. enjoyed喜爱、享受；B. questioned质疑、询问；C. realized意识到、实现；D. regretted后悔、懊悔。根据下文“Over time, working with food helped him grow more confident and allowed others to see a ________ in him.”可知，做食物帮他变得更自信，说明厨房是他的治愈之地，他在其中发现了自己真正喜欢的事。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：。随着时间的推移，与食物打交道帮助他变得更加自信，也让他人看到了他的变化。A. habit习惯、习性；B. weakness弱点、缺点；C. change改变、变化；D. problem问题、难题。根据上文内容可知，他上学时的自卑迷茫，厨房工作后的自信开朗，由此可知，这份工作让他发生了转变，其他人也看到了他身上的变化。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：可漫长的工作时长还是慢慢耗尽了他的心力。A. immediately立即、马上；B. briefly短暂地、简要地；C. regularly定期地、经常地；D. slowly慢慢地、缓慢地。根据上文“For years, Baker worked his way up in the service industry day and night.”可知，他多年日夜在服务行业打拼，长时间工作拖垮身体是一个循序渐进的过程，而非瞬间发生。故选D。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：50岁出头时，他终于撑不下去了，辞去了工作，选择了一种截然不同的生活——栖身于一艘小船上。A. escape逃离、逃避；B. manage应对、处理、经营；C. avoid避免、避开；D. explore探索、探究。根据上文“Yet the long working hours ________ wore him down.”可知，他身体被工作慢慢拖垮。由此可推测，他到了无法再支撑、应对工作的地步。故选B。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：船上的生活简单质朴。A. false虚假的、错误的；B. risky有风险的、危险的；C. simple简单的、简朴的；D. busy忙碌的、繁忙的。根据下文“With fewer things around him”可推测，他的生活状态是简单的。故选C。 【30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：身边的繁杂琐事少了，Baker只觉身心舒畅，也愈发贴近自然。A. refreshed精神焕发的、焕然一新的；B. recognized被认可的、认出的；C. confused困惑的、迷茫的；D. disturbed心烦的、受打扰的。根据下文“closer to nature”可推测，空处也应该是并列的积极状态。船上生活简单，自然会让他远离工作上的疲惫，感到精神焕发。故选A。 【31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他开始用当地食材制作披萨，还融入了自己的创新巧思。A. innovative创新的、革新的；B. popular流行的、受欢迎的；C. important重要的、重大的；D. successful成功的、圆满的。根据上文“During this time, he began to think differently about food.”以及第一段“When his unusual “kimchi pizza” won a national award in 2023, Rich Baker knew his life was changing.”可推测，他运用了创新的想法。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：虽然这份新事业不仅体力上劳心费力，还充满了未知，但Baker却在制作美食、与他人分享美味的过程中，找到了满心的欢喜。A. liberating令人解脱的、自由的；B. comfortable舒适的、舒服的；C. flexible灵活的、柔韧的；D. demanding费力的、要求高的。根据下文“full of unknowns”可推测，空处与下文同为并列的消极语境。由此可知，新开的餐厅在经营上有点费力。故选D。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：虽然这份新事业不仅体力上劳心费力，还充满了未知，但Baker却在制作美食、与他人分享美味的过程中，找到了满心的欢喜。A. honesty诚实、正直；B. pleasure乐趣、愉快；C. kindness善良、友善；D. wealth财富、富裕。根据句式可知，此句为转折逻辑。上文指出开店不易，由此可推测，本句指的是他在制作食物、与他人分享的过程中找到了乐趣。故选B。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：如今的他坚信，年龄永远不该成为一个人的桎梏。A. cheat欺骗、作弊；B. enrich丰富、充实；C. shape塑造、形成；D. limit限制、限定。根据全文内容可知，他60岁才凭借餐厅获得成功，打破了年纪大就无法创业的刻板印象，因此他认为年龄永远不应该限制一个人。故选D。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：凭借经验和勇气，重新开始总是有可能的。A. necessary必要的、必须的；B. possible可能的、可行的；C. usual通常的、平常的；D. attractive有吸引力的、迷人的。根据上文“Now, he believes that age should never ________ a person.”可知，年龄无法限制一个人。由此可知，只要有经验和勇气，重新开始永远是可能的。故选B。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 When Charles Dewees from France read the Chinese web novel Coiling Dragon a decade ago, it was like unearthing a hidden treasure. ____36____ (draw) by features like cultivation, martial arts, and traditional Eastern elements, Dewees gradually learned Chinese to break free from translations and ____37____ (begin)reading the original texts. From one Chinese web novel ____38____ another, his grasp of the Chinese language and culture deepened. Today, Chinese web novels have ____39____ overseas fan base of about 200 million active readers. Many works have been translated into English, Spanish, and other languages in the past few years. In Canada, young people would read a few chapters after work, discussing their ____40____ (favourite) online with fellow enthusiasts. Unlike most readers, Dewees took his passion one step ____41____ (far). He not only enjoyed this new experience for himself but also set out to build a bridge, ____42____ (introduce) Chinese web novels to the world through translations and recommendations. Together with friends, he founded an online reading community ____43____fans help translate and upload Chinese web novels into French, making them ____44____ (free) accessible to internet users worldwide. As a volunteer “bridge builder,” Dewees admitted that it was the charm of Chinese web novels that motivated him to run this community. In his view, Chinese web novels not only bring spiritual _____45_____ (enjoy) to overseas readers, but also open a window for them to discover and understand China. 【答案】36. Drawn 37. began 38. to 39. an 40. favourites##favorites 41. further 42. introducing 43. where 44. freely 45. enjoyment 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章以法国读者Charles Dewees与中国网络小说的结缘经历为切入点，介绍了中国网络小说的海外传播现状，讲述了其创办线上阅读社区推广中国网络小说的事迹，展现了中国网络小说的海外魅力及文化传播价值。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：被其中的修炼、武术以及传统东方元素所吸引，Dewees逐渐学习了中文，摆脱了翻译的束缚，开始阅读原著。空处为非谓语动词形式担当状语；主语“Dewees”和动词“draw”之间为被动关系，用过去分词形式；出现在句首，首字母大写。故填Drawn。 【37题详解】 考查谓语动词。句意：被其中的修炼、武术以及传统东方元素所吸引，Dewees逐渐学习了中文，摆脱了翻译的束缚，开始阅读原著。空处为并列谓语动词；根据“learned”可知，本句时态为一般过去时；主语“Dewees”和动词“begin”之间为主动关系。故填began。 【38题详解】 考查介词。句意：从一部中国网络小说到另一部，他对中文语言和文化的理解不断加深。空处为介词形式，构成短语：from…to…，意为“从……到……”，符合句意。故填to。 【39题详解】 考查冠词。句意：如今，中国网络小说在海外拥有约2亿活跃读者的庞大粉丝群体。修饰名词单数，表示泛指，用不定冠词；空后单词为原因因素开头，用an。故填an。 【40题详解】 考查名词的数。句意：在加拿大，年轻人下班后会读几章内容，并在网上与同好们讨论他们喜欢的作品。空处为名词形式担当宾语；根据句意可知，空处为名词的复数形式。故填favourites/favorites。 【41题详解】 考查比较级。句意：与大多数读者不同，Dewees将他的热情提升了一个层次。空处为副词比较级形式，意为“更深一层”，符合句意。故填further。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：他不仅自己享受这种全新的体验，还致力于搭建一座桥梁，通过翻译和推荐将中国网络小说介绍给全世界。空处为非谓语动词形式担当状语；主语“he”和动词“introduce”之间为主动关系，用现在分词形式。故填introducing。 【43题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：他与朋友们一起创办了一个在线阅读社区，在那里，粉丝们帮助翻译并把中国网络小说上传成法语，使其能被全球的互联网用户自由获取。空处为定语从句的关系词；先行词“an online reading community”在定语从句中担当地点状语，用关系副词where引导。故填where。 【44题详解】 考查副词。句意：他与朋友们一起创办了一个在线阅读社区，在那里，粉丝们帮助翻译并把中国网络小说上传成法语，使其能被全球的互联网用户自由获取。修饰形容词“accessible”用副词形式，意为“自由”。故填freely。 【45题详解】 考查名词。句意：在他看来，中国网络小说不仅为海外读者带来了精神上的享受，还为他们打开了一扇了解和认识中国的大门。空处为名词形式担当宾语，意为“享受”。故填enjoyment。 第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 某英文网站正在就“Things That Will Disappear from Our Lives by 2040”这一话题征求网友的见解，请发帖陈述你的观点，内容包括： 1 描述事物； 2. 陈述理由； 3. 你的感想。 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。 Things That Will Disappear from Our Lives by 2040 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Things That Will Disappear from Our Lives by 2040 I believe printed newspapers will vanish from our lives by 2040. In the digital age, people prefer getting news instantly through various online platforms. Printed newspapers are time-consuming to produce and distribute, and they consume a large amount of paper, causing environmental problems. It’s a bit sad to think about the disappearance of printed newspapers as they carry a long-standing tradition. However, the progress of technology is inevitable. We should adapt to new ways of accessing information and explore more efficient and environmentally-friendly media. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生就“Things That Will Disappear from Our Lives by 2040”这一话题写一篇文章，发表在某英文网站。 【详解】1.词汇积累 各种各样的：various→ a variety of 导致：cause→ contribute to 悲伤的：sad→ sorrowful 适应：adapt to→ get used to 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Printed newspapers are time-consuming to produce and distribute, and they consume a large amount of paper, causing environmental problems. 拓展句：Printed newspapers are time-consuming to produce and distribute, and they consume a large amount of paper, which causes environmental problems. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I believe printed newspapers will vanish from our lives by 2040.（运用了省略引导词that的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】It’s a bit sad to think about the disappearance of printed newspapers as they carry a long-standing tradition.（运用了as引导的状语从句） 第二节（满分25分） 47. 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 two days before Thanksgiving break. Andy’s mom asked him to bake their family’s traditional pumpkin(南瓜)cookies himself this year, hoping he would carry on the tradition, not just enjoy it. Andy agreed, but anxiety tightened in his chest. Baking had never come easily to him. The next day at school, Andy stayed behind after art class, packing slowly. Ms. Jacobs noticed his quiet mood. Andy mentioned the cookies and admitted he wasn’t sure he could manage the recipe(食谱)alone. His lowered eyes made it sound as if the holiday tradition might fail. Ms. Jacobs thought Andy’s family would have no holiday cookies this year. That afternoon, she handed him a bag of homemade pumpkin cookies in an attempt to help. Andy hesitated. Refusing felt impolite, and explaining the truth felt awkward. He accepted, and the gift sat heavy with guilt. The same kind of misunderstanding happened twice later that day. Mr. Walker noticed Andy’s distraction; Ms. Hanson overheard him worrying about the cookies. Each time, Andy shared just enough to sound anxious, but not enough to explain what he really meant. Each teacher concluded Andy might end up without"family cookies," and each offered a bag. Baking day finally came. Andy promised his mom he would handle it. He started, but the kitchen became a mess. Flour dusted his clothes, an egg slipped, and the dough(面团)refused to come together. Fear rose. His eyes found the three hidden bags from school. He hesitated, and then took the easy way out: he poured the cookies into the family container, and set it neatly on the counter. When his mom returned from grocery shopping, she was pleased to see the cookies ready. But soon, she noticed a plastic bag he had forgotten to throw away. On it was a little note in neat handwriting— “Happy Thanksgiving, Andy!—Ms. Jacobs.” Andy’s throat tightened. He had been caught. 注意： （1）续写词数应为150个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Under Mom’s disappointed yet patient eyes, Andy’s heart sank with guilt. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The next morning, Andy went to school with his homemade cookies. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】例文 Under Mom’s disappointed yet patient eyes, Andy’s heart sank with guilt. He had not only let his mom down and broken a family tradition built on real work, but also thrown away the teachers’ well-meaning kindness. “I’m sorry, Mom,” he said quietly, almost in a whisper, as he explained everything that happened. “It’s okay, Andy,” Mom said softly, placing a hand on his shoulder. “What matters is that you’re willing to learn. Let me teach you now. ” Together, they started over. Mom guided his hands as they measured and mixed until the dough finally came together — and the warm, true smell of pumpkin filled the kitchen, this time made by him, for real. The next morning, Andy went to school with his homemade cookies. He carried three small bags, not perfectly shaped, but made by himself. He found Ms. Jacobs first, admitted the misunderstanding, and apologized for letting it stand. Then he went to Mr. Walker and Ms. Hanson, giving each a bag from his own baking and the same simple truth. The teachers accepted the cookies, thanked him for his honesty, and told him it mattered more than perfect baking. As relief settled over Andy, he saw the holiday tradition in a new light. It was not about avoiding trouble or looking clever, but about earning trust through real effort and taking responsibility for a mistake. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Andy因不擅长烘焙心生焦虑、引发老师误会并收下饼干，最终偷换饼干被妈妈发现，而后坦白错误、在妈妈指导下亲手完成烘焙，又向老师致歉的成长故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“看着妈妈眼中那抹失望却依旧带着耐心的神情，Andy的心里一沉，愧疚感翻涌。”以及第二段首句内容“第二天一早，Andy带着自己烤的南瓜饼干去了学校。”可知，第一段可描写Andy向妈妈道了歉，并且在妈妈的指导下成功烤出了饼干。 ②由第二段首句内容“第二天一早，Andy带着自己烤的南瓜饼干去了学校。”可知，第二段可描写Andy将自己烘焙的饼干送给了三位老师，并解释了实情，老师们对他的诚实赞不绝口。 2.续写线索：看到妈妈眼中的失望，Andy心下一沉，感到愧疚——Andy向妈妈道了歉并坦白了一切——然后，Andy在妈妈的指导下成功做出了南瓜饼干——次日，Andy将自己烤的饼干带到了学校，送给了三位老师——Andy向老师解释了原委——老师都为他的诚实感到欣慰——而Andy也有了自己的感触，更加拥有了责任感 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①解释：explain/elaborate on ②放置：place/put/lay ③承认：admit/confess 情绪类 ①善意的：well-meaning/kind-hearted/benevolent ②释然：relief/ease 【点睛】【高分句型1】“I’m sorry, Mom,” he said quietly, almost in a whisper, as he explained everything that happened.（运用了as引导的状语从句和that引导的定语从句） 【高分句型2】What matters is that you’re willing to learn.（运用了what引导的主语从句和that引导的表语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 龙岗区2025-2026学年第一学期高三期末质量监测 英语 本试卷共9页，满分120分。考试用时120分钟。 第一部分 阅读理解（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） A Deforestation and the EU’s Response Forests play an important role on Earth. They cover about 31% of the world’s land area and are home to most land animals and plants. However, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, about 420 million hectares(公顷)of forest were lost worldwide between 1990 and 2020. As a major consumer of agricultural products, the European Union(EU)is closely connected to global deforestation. Causes Agriculture is the biggest driver in most parts of the world. Turning forests into farmland causes at least 50% of global deforestation. Urban development, including the building of houses and roads, accounts for a smaller part of forest loss. It represents slightly more than 6% of global deforestation, but in Europe it is the primary cause. Climate change is both a cause and a result of deforestation. Extreme events damage forests. At the same time, forest loss makes climate problems worse. The EU’s consumption also affects forests outside Europe and is responsible for about 10% of global deforestation. The chart below shows the main products imported by the EU from deforested land. Measures In July 2021, the EU introduced a forestry strategy to improve forest quality and strengthen forests’ role as carbon sinks. In April 2023, the EU approved new rules requiring companies to ensure that products sold on the EU market are not linked to deforestation. Although the rules were adopted in 2023, their application was delayed to allow businesses time to prepare. A phased timetable was later introduced: large companies are required to comply(遵守)from December 2026, while smaller companies are given additional time until June 2027. Companies that fail to meet the requirements may face fines of up to 4% of their annual income in the EU. 1. What is the main cause of deforestation in Europe? A. Urban development. B. Climate change. C. Agricultural expansion. D. Forest product consumption. 2. What is the percentage of the top two agricultural products imported from deforested land? A. 32. 8%. B. 34%. C. 66. 8%. D. 82. 9%. 3. Why did the EU put off the application of its new deforestation rules? A. To improve forest quality. B. To prevent economic losses. C. To give companies time to adjust. D. To promote deforestation-free products. B In a big hall at Raffles Girls School(RGS), three girls jumped with joy as they saw the robot they built with chopsticks and connectors dancing at the press of a button. It’s the site for RGS’ Community and Makers Fair 2025, where students turn concepts into reality by building their own creative projects. Stick’ Em, a start-up making robotics kits (机器人套件) in Singapore, saw at the fair an opportunity to spread their product — affordable kits that use wooden chopsticks and eco-friendly connectors to help students try various ideas and build their own robots. The kits also have an online platform with instructions and challenges that help users learn and apply concepts such as programming, engineering, and maths. “The kits are colourful attractive and stronger compared to cardboard and paper,” said Mrs. Leung Hui Leng, who teaches design and technology at the school. She noted that what’s important is iteration, and Stick ‘Em kits allow users to do that. “The kits allow you to try again after each failure and explore different variations. It helps us tell our students: Explore, try, fail, repeat and have fun,” she added. That’s exactly Stick ‘Em’s mission. The company values skills like problem-solving, adaptability and creativity and wants to make it accessible to all students. “Growing up in Singapore, we had access to great resources, but most schools, especially in underserved regions, lacked affordable, hands-on learning tools,” said Mr. Chong, 22, chief executive of the company. “We want to provide a simple, low-cost solution that empowers students to learn through play and creation.” Stick’ Em’s kits have been sold in Singapore to over 10,000 children across 150-plus primary and secondary schools. Beyond Singapore, their kits have reached teachers and children in 13 countries. “Everywhere we go, the story is the same,” said Mr. Chong. “Children’s potential is universal.” 4 What do the kits offer the students? A. Opportunities to help others. B. Tools to promote their creativity. C. Products to connect the world. D. Platforms to exhibit their works. 5. What does the underlined word “iteration” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Repetition. B. Connection. C. Instruction. D. Invention. 6. Why did the company specialize in making robotics kits according to paragraph 4? A. To train experts in the field of engineering. B. To expand its influence in the robotics market. C. To inspire students to take social responsibility. D. To help students learn with affordable resources. 7 What is paragraph 5 mainly about concerning the kits? A. Their great potential. B. Their target users. C. Their wide popularity. D. Their sales figures. C In today’s fast-paced world, coffee and naps promise sharper focus and longer days. Typically, we are told to avoid coffee before going to bed, or we will have difficulty falling asleep. But both naps and caffeine (咖啡因)can reset the brain. So, if we combine both, could they have a stronger effect? Sleepiness isn’t just a feeling—it’s the result of chemical and biological processes both at work. In humans, one of the key players is adenosine, a substance that activates receptors which slow nerve transmission (传导), making us feel sleepy. It steadily builds up in the brain as our cells burn energy throughout the day. As we sleep, adenosine is broken down until the brain can function normally again. Caffeine will fill and block adenosine receptors. With those receptors occupied, adenosine can’t stay and slow brain activity. Instead, nerve cells keep firing and we feel awake. Caffeine takes about 20-30 minutes to kick in, roughly the length of an ideal nap. Conceptually, the so-called “caffeine nap” is theoretically solid, but evidence is thin. Now, scientists are starting to test the theory more strictly. In a pilot study published in 2020, researchers found that a caffeine nap in the workplace — which involved consuming 200 mg of caffeine immediately before a 30-minute rest — reduced tiredness and boosted cognitive (认知的)performance. While the initial findings are promising, researchers admitted the studies are relatively small and laboratory-based. Other researchers have noted similar shortcomings, calling for more studies that test caffeine naps in a wider range of real-life situations. There are also individual differences to consider. Some people are more or less likely to nap, while others have unusually high sensitivity to caffeine. While caffeine is effective for improving attention and focus caffeine naps will never be a productivity silver bullet — or a replacement for a good night’s rest. Still, some at-home experimentation is worthwhile and it is recommended to start with smaller amounts. Have a cup of coffee before your next nap — there’s enough evidence to give it a go and see if it works. 8. What makes us sleepy according to paragraph 2? A. The breakdown of adenosine. B. The increase in adenosine. C. The slowed-down brain activity. D. The reduced energy consumption. 9. Why does the author mention the 2020 study? A. To recommend proper daily coffee intake. B. To demonstrate the ideal length of a nap. C. To promote the concept of caffeine naps. D. To confirm the benefits of caffeine naps. 10. What might be a topic for follow-up studies according to paragraph 4? A. The best time to take a nap. B. The causes of sleeplessness. C. The difference in coffee tastes. D. The effect on school students. 11. What is the author’s attitude toward caffeine naps? A. Objective. B. Unclear. C. Doubtful. D. Disapproving. D Anyone who has eaten near the beach has probably had a seagull (海鸥)dive down to claim their lunch at some point. Now, scientists at the University of Exeter have discovered exactly how to “keep those winged criminals at bay”, and the answer might surprise people who thought volume was the only thing that mattered. Researchers conducted a field experiment with 61 wild gulls across coastal Cornwall. Recordings of five British men, saying the same phrase — “Stay away! That’s my food!” — twice: once shouting with anger and once speaking normally, were uniformly edited to the same volume. This ensured that differences in the gulls’ responses reflected the qualities of the human voice, rather than loudness. Five robin (知更鸟)songs served as a control. Once a gull approached, researchers played one randomly selected audio track while filming the bird’s reaction from eight meters away. The gulls treated both shouting and speaking as threats compared to the harmless robin songs. But the real difference appeared in how the gulls chose to exit. When researchers analyzed the 47 gulls that left before the one-minute trial ended, a clear pattern emerged: gulls that heard shouting were five times more likely to fly away than those that heard the robin songs, while gulls that heard speaking were seven times more likely to simply walk away. Flying away from danger represents a more urgent escape response than walking. Birds typically reserve flight for serious threats, as flying requires more energy and puts them at risk during mid-flight. The fact that gulls flew from shouting but walked from speaking suggests they perceived shouting as a more immediate danger, even though both sounds came through the speaker at identical volumes. The research focused on gulls brave enough to approach the experimental setup, which may not represent the behavior of more guarded individuals. All recordings used male voices, so whether gulls respond differently to female voices remains unknown. Still, for anyone trying to protect their beach side lunch, the research offers a simple takeaway: It’s not how loud you are, but how you speak. 12. Which aspect of human voices does the experiment focus on? A. The volume level. B. The special accent. C. The emotional tone. D. The spoken phrase. 13. What do gulls’ different escape strategies suggest? A. They can distinguish threat levels. B. They prioritize energy conservation. C. They find robin songs more attractive. D. They recognize human language easily. 14. What is paragraph 5 mainly about? A. The applications of the results. B. The purpose of the research. C. The process of the experiment. D. The limitations of the study. 15. What is a suitable title for the text? A. Never Bring Food to the Beach B. Seagulls Can Tell If You’re Angry C. A Loud Voice Scares Seagulls Away D. How Robin Songs Guard Your Picnic 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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 According to a study published in 2024, one of the strongest predictors of a child’s screen time is a parent’s screen time. So, want your children to spend less time on their phone? ____16____ Here’s how parents can model smart technology habits for kids. Ask yourself if the response can wait. It’s hard to tear away from your devices when you’re flooded with seemingly pressing requests from your boss or doctor. If you’re with your family and would prefer to be off your device, do a quick reality check. Ask yourself: “Is this necessary right now? Is this urgent?” ____17____ If you have to “phub” your child, explain why. Phubbing is a term for when you turn your attention away from others to focus on your devices. It doesn’t feel good to anyone. ____18____ If you have to use technology in front of your kids, explaining what you’re doing and why you’re doing it can help ease any confusion or hurt feelings. Pay attention to how screen time affects you. Is your screen time affecting your physical health or sleep? How does it make you feel? ____19____ Or you’ve been staying up later since reactivating your social account. Once you’ve made these observations, identify how you can make healthier adjustments to your screen time. ____20____ assign a specific function and location for your digital devices. For example, your computer stays at your desk and is used for work. Your tablet stays in the living room and is used for reading or movie watching. Make it a rule and stick to it. Otherwise, your whole house becomes a screen-accessible place. A. It’s a tough job with no set blueprint. B. Create device-free zones in your home. C. If not, save the to-do to tackle at another time. D. Start by downsizing your own digital consumption. E. And it could be particularly problematic for young children. F. Maybe you notice a link between your screen time and your headache. G. Focus less on assessing the quantity of your screen time, but the quality. 第二部分 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 his unusual “kimchi pizza” won a national award in 2023, Rich Baker knew his life was changing. At 60, he had just begun to see his small restaurant gain ____21____. But for Baker, the success was not only about food. The journey had not been ____22____. At school, Baker wore his hair long and had no friends. Feeling judged and ____23____, he left at 16. With no qualifications, he took a job in a restaurant. At school, he often felt a sense of ____24____, but in the kitchen, he discovered something he truly ____25____. Over time, working with food helped him grow more confident and allowed others to see a ____26____ in him. For years, Baker worked his way up in the service industry day and night. Yet the long working hours ____27____ wore him down. In his early 50s, he reached a point where he could no longer ____28____. He left his job and chose a very different life, living on a small boat. Life on the boat was ____29____. With fewer things around him, Baker felt ____30____ and closer to nature. During this time, he began to think differently about food. He started making pizzas using local produce and ____31____ ideas. In 2022, Baker opened his restaurant. Although the new business was physically ____32____ and full of unknowns, Baker found ____33____ in creating food and sharing it with others. Now, he believes that age should never ____34____ a person. With experience and courage, it is always ____35____ to begin again. 21. A. peace B. safety C. evaluation D. attention 22. A. similar B. legal C. easy D. quick 23. A. unwelcome B. unreal C. unclean D. unexpected 24. A. danger B. doubt C. belonging D. pride 25. A. enjoyed B. questioned C. realized D. regretted 26 A. habit B. weakness C. change D. problem 27. A. immediately B. briefly C. regularly D. slowly 28. A. escape B. manage C. avoid D. explore 29. A. false B. risky C. simple D. busy 30. A. refreshed B. recognized C. confused D. disturbed 31. A. innovative B. popular C. important D. successful 32. A. liberating B. comfortable C. flexible D. demanding 33. A. honesty B. pleasure C. kindness D. wealth 34. A. cheat B. enrich C. shape D. limit 35. A. necessary B. possible C. usual D. attractive 第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 When Charles Dewees from France read the Chinese web novel Coiling Dragon a decade ago, it was like unearthing a hidden treasure. ____36____ (draw) by features like cultivation, martial arts, and traditional Eastern elements, Dewees gradually learned Chinese to break free from translations and ____37____ (begin)reading the original texts. From one Chinese web novel ____38____ another, his grasp of the Chinese language and culture deepened. Today, Chinese web novels have ____39____ overseas fan base of about 200 million active readers. Many works have been translated into English, Spanish, and other languages in the past few years. In Canada, young people would read a few chapters after work, discussing their ____40____ (favourite) online with fellow enthusiasts. Unlike most readers, Dewees took his passion one step ____41____ (far). He not only enjoyed this new experience for himself but also set out to build a bridge, ____42____ (introduce) Chinese web novels to the world through translations and recommendations. Together with friends, he founded an online reading community ____43____fans help translate and upload Chinese web novels into French, making them ____44____ (free) accessible to internet users worldwide. As a volunteer “bridge builder,” Dewees admitted that it was the charm of Chinese web novels that motivated him to run this community. In his view, Chinese web novels not only bring spiritual _____45_____ (enjoy) to overseas readers, but also open a window for them to discover and understand China. 第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 某英文网站正在就“Things That Will Disappear from Our Lives by 2040”这一话题征求网友的见解，请发帖陈述你的观点，内容包括： 1. 描述事物； 2. 陈述理由； 3. 你的感想。 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。 Things That Will Disappear from Our Lives by 2040 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 47. 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 two days before Thanksgiving break. Andy’s mom asked him to bake their family’s traditional pumpkin(南瓜)cookies himself this year, hoping he would carry on the tradition, not just enjoy it. Andy agreed, but anxiety tightened in his chest. Baking had never come easily to him. The next day at school, Andy stayed behind after art class, packing slowly. Ms. Jacobs noticed his quiet mood. Andy mentioned the cookies and admitted he wasn’t sure he could manage the recipe(食谱)alone. His lowered eyes made it sound as if the holiday tradition might fail. Ms. Jacobs thought Andy’s family would have no holiday cookies this year. That afternoon, she handed him a bag of homemade pumpkin cookies in an attempt to help. Andy hesitated. Refusing felt impolite, and explaining the truth felt awkward. He accepted, and the gift sat heavy with guilt. The same kind of misunderstanding happened twice later that day. Mr. Walker noticed Andy’s distraction; Ms. Hanson overheard him worrying about the cookies. Each time, Andy shared just enough to sound anxious, but not enough to explain what he really meant. Each teacher concluded Andy might end up without"family cookies," and each offered a bag. Baking day finally came. Andy promised his mom he would handle it. He started, but the kitchen became a mess. Flour dusted his clothes, an egg slipped, and the dough(面团)refused to come together. Fear rose. His eyes found the three hidden bags from school. He hesitated, and then took the easy way out: he poured the cookies into the family container, and set it neatly on the counter. When his mom returned from grocery shopping, she was pleased to see the cookies ready. But soon, she noticed a plastic bag he had forgotten to throw away. On it was a little note in neat handwriting— “Happy Thanksgiving, Andy!—Ms. Jacobs.” Andy’s throat tightened. He had been caught. 注意： （1）续写词数应为150个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Under Mom’s disappointed yet patient eyes, Andy’s heart sank with guilt. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The next morning, Andy went to school with his homemade cookies. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $