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常州市2025-2026学年第一学期高三期末质量调研 英语 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分 30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案 转涂到答题卡上。 第一节 (共5小题; 每小题15分，满分75分) 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman usually do when bored? A. She runs. B. She plays basketball. C. She does the housecleaning. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: I’ve been feeling bored all day. Maybe I should do something. W: I understand sometimes when I feel that way, I clean up the house. M: But I think being outdoors might help, like running a few laps around the basketball court. 2. 此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the man describing to the woman? A. A natural process. B. A historic event. C. A personal experience. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: Did you know that trees can turn to stone? W: How can that be possible? Trees are living things. M: Well, over millions of years, minerals replace the wood and the tree turns into a fossil, so it’s a tree and a rock at the same time. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What do we know about the piece of clothing? A. It looks beautiful on the man. B. There are some mistakes on it. C. It fits the woman well. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: This looks beautiful. I can't believe you finally did it. W: I know I've been meaning to learn how to sew. For years. I had to really concentrate and I made a few mistakes, but it's okay. M: This is exactly your size. You've done a great job. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the woman worried about? A. She doesn’t have enough school supplies. B. The exam will be too difficult. C. She hasn’t studied enough. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: Do you have everything you need? Pencils, pens and a calculator. W: Yes, I checked about five times, but I’m worried I missed some knowledge and won’t be able to answer the questions. M: You revise so much at home and school. Nothing will help you succeed like hard work. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What has the man probably been trying to do? A. Watch a new show. B. Review a new show. C. Recommend a new show. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: Oh, is this the new show everyone is talking about? What are your thoughts on it so far? M: I wish I could tell you my. Internet connection keeps cutting out. I’ve only seen the first part. W: That’s annoying. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What is the main topic of the conversation? A. The worries about getting old. B. The concerns about taking a driving test. C. The age limit for drivers. 7. Why didn’t the woman take her driving test in her 20s? A. She wasn’t patient. B. She wasn’t confident. C. She wasn’t interested. 【答案】6. B 7. B 【解析】 【原文】W: Do you think I’m too old to pass my driving test? M: Of course not. You’re only 40. My mom was five years older than you when she finally passed. W: Really? That makes me feel better. M: You’re never too old to learn. Learning new skills when we’re older gives us deeper understanding. W: Good point. I was nervous and anxious when I was around 20 years old. That’s partly why I didn’t take my test then. Do you think it’s silly to be worried about it now? M: Not at all. Studies show mature learners often perform better because they have more patience and focus. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What is the main challenge for the man? A. Finding bands. B. Choosing music. C. Confirming the event location. 9. What will the speakers do next? A. Talk to the nearby university. B. Study at a university. C. Run in the park. 10. Where are the speakers probably? A. In the hospital. B. At a restaurant. C. In the stadium. 【答案】8. C 9. A 10. B 【解析】 【原文】M: Organizing this outdoor music festival is way harder than I thought. These dishes look amazing, but I simply have no appetite right now. W: What’s causing the biggest headache? M: The park I wanted is taken. And I’m still waiting for the council to give permits for us to use a different location. W: What about using the stadium instead? M: It is too far away and some of the bands haven’t confirmed if they are available. W: Sounds like you’ve got a lot on your plate. M: Yeah, I want it all to run smoothly, but it’s a nightmare. W: Let’s try our luck at the nearby university later to see if we can use their sports field. M: Great plan. I’ll finish this bite and we’ll be on our way. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A Decorator and house owner. B. Father and daughter. C. Friends. 12. What color does the man suggest? A. A plain color. B. A light color. C. A dark color. 13. What might the woman do about decorating her new place? A. Hire a home designer. B. Change the decoration style. C. Get inspiration from magazines. 【答案】11. C 12. B 13. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Do you have a moment to talk about decorating my new place? M: Sure, how’s the move going so far? W: Well, I’ve looked at so many paint samples, but I can’t decide. The walls are still plain and I don’t want to choose something I’ll regret later. M: Have you thought about picking a light color to keep it simple? Or you could start with some furniture you like and match the colors to that. W: I’ve considered that, but I’m not sure if the colors will look right together. It’s hard to picture how everything will fit. M: I understand. I have some design magazines you can borrow. They’ll give you ideas and show how colors and furniture go together. W: That sounds perfect. I can’t wait. M: Everything will come together once you have a few ideas in place. W: Thank you so much for taking the time to talk with me about all this. M: Come on, don’t be so polite. You’ve helped me so many times before. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. What does the woman want the man to do? A. Upgrade his package. B. Cancel his TV subscription. C. Keep his current package. 15. How much will it cost to get the Premium Package and equipment now? A. Fifty dollars. B. Sixty dollars. C. Sixty-five dollars. 16. What does the Premium Package offer? A. Extra movies. B. Extra TV series. C. Replaying functions. 17. What will the woman do next? A. Watch a film. B. Send over details. C. Read the information. 【答案】14. A 15. C 16. A 17. B 【解析】 【原文】W: Hello, this is ads from view stream. Would you like to talk about your TV subscription now? M: Sure, go ahead. W: I noticed you changed your package recently. Was there a reason for that? M: I wasn’t really using it enough to justify the cost, so I switched to a cheaper one. I also thought about canceling before. W: Oh no, we’ve just started our best premium package for 10 dollars more than the original 50 dollars with improved image quality. There is an additional five dollars fee for equipment, which is quite reasonable. M: That sounds interesting. What exactly is this equipment? W: It’s a new set-top box that offers more features such as extra movies on demand, services and recording functions. M: That does sound good. I love watching movies. W: How about I send over the details and you can decide? M: Great. I’ll take a look at the information carefully. I hope this new package meets my needs. Thanks a lot. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 18. What is the man doing? A. Guiding a racing experience tour. B. Broadcasting a racing competition. C. Teaching people how to do car racing. 19. What will the audience be doing at noon? A. Checking out the control center. B. Sitting in the VIP stands. C. Warming up their cars. 20. How does the speaker feel? A. Excited. B. Nervous. C. Curious. 【答案】18. A 19. B 20. A 【解析】 【原文】 M: Welcome to the Grand Prix experience. I’m Charles, and today I’ll take you into the world of professional Grand Prix racing. You’re in for a nonstop day. We’ll start here in the garage area. This is where the engineers and mechanics prepare the race cars before they hit the track. Every second counts in Grand Prix racing, from adjusting the wheels to perfecting engine performance. In about 15 minutes, we’ll head to the pit Lane. Here, pit crews change tires and refuel the cars in record time. Sometimes, in just a few seconds, you’ll see how they do it right in front of your eyes. It’s amazing. At 11:30 a. m, we’ll check out the control center. This is a key part of the race where teams watch everything and make quick decisions. By noon, you’ll be seated in the VIP stands, ready to watch the racers warm up their cars and then take off for the first lap 10 minutes later. There is never a dull moment in the world of Grand Prix racing. 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 Definition and Characteristics Classical music refers to a long-standing tradition of music rooted in the traditions of Europe. It is characterized by its complexity, formal structure, and the use of notation to guide performance. Unlike popular or folk music, classical music often involves compositions that require a high level of technical skill from performers. Historical Context Classical music has its roots in the Middle Ages (approximately 450-1450 AD) and has evolved through several distinct periods, including the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern eras. Key Periods ● Renaissance Period (1450-1600) is distinguished by polyphonic (复调的) textures and humanistic musical expressions, with representative composers including Thomas Tallis, Josquin des Prez and Claudio Monteverdi. ● Baroque Era (1600-1750) is marked by splendid musical forms, with composers like Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel. ● Classical Period (1750-1820) is defined by clarity and balance, with famous figures such as Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Ludwig van Beethoven, often referred to as the “Viennese Classical School”. ● Romantic Period (1820-1900) focuses on emotional expression and individualism, featuring composers like Franz Schubert and Johannes Brahms. ● 20th Century and Beyond saw the emergence of various styles, including Modernism and Impressionism, with influential composers like Igor Stravinsky and Claude Debussy. Influence and Legacy Classical music has significantly influenced many modern music genres and continues to be a vital part of cultural and intellectual life. Its emphasis on formal composition and expressive depth has shaped not only the development of music but also broader artistic and cultural movements throughout history. In summary, classical music is a rich and diverse tradition that has evolved over centuries, characterized by its formal structure and expressive depth, making it a cornerstone of Western musical heritage. 21. What do we know about the Renaissance period? A. It originates in Europe. B. It is the shortest period. C. It crosses over the Middle Ages. D. It features emotion and individualism. 22. Whose music most probably displays clear and balanced structures? A. Bach and Handel. B. Haydn and Mozart. C. Beethoven and Debussy. D. Schubert and Brahms. 23. Which of the following about Classical music is true according to the author? A. It has lasted over 2000 years. B. It can be both formal and informal. C. It is more popular than modern music. D. It has a long-lasting cultural significance. 【答案】21. A 22. B 23. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍的是古典音乐的定义、历史发展、关键时期、影响与遗产。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据Definition and Characteristics部分“Classical music refers to a long-standing tradition of music rooted in the traditions of Europe. It is characterized by its complexity, formal structure, and the use of notation to guide performance.(古典音乐是指一种根植于欧洲传统的悠久音乐形式。其特点在于复杂性、严谨的形式结构，以及通过乐谱指导演奏。)”和Key Periods部分“Renaissance Period (1450-1600) is distinguished by polyphonic (复调的) textures and humanistic musical expressions, with representative composers including Thomas Tallis, Josquin des Prez and Claudio Monteverdi.(文艺复兴时期（1450-1600年）以复调（多声部）织体和人文主义音乐表达为特色，代表作曲家包括托马斯·塔利斯（Thomas Tallis）、若斯坎·德普雷（Josquin des Prez）和克劳迪奥·蒙特威尔第（Claudio Monteverdi）。)”可知，文艺复兴时期起源于欧洲，故选A。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据Key Periods部分“Classical Period (1750-1820) is defined by clarity and balance, with famous figures such as Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Ludwig van Beethoven, often referred to as the “Viennese Classical School”.(古典主义时期（1750-1820年）以清晰与平衡为标志，代表人物包括约瑟夫·海顿（Joseph Haydn）、沃尔夫冈·阿玛多伊斯·莫扎特（Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart）和路德维希·凡·贝多芬（Ludwig van Beethoven），他们常被称为“维也纳古典乐派”。)”可知，Haydn和Mozart的音乐最可能展现出清晰且平衡的结构。故选B。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据Influence and Legacy部分“Classical music has significantly influenced many modern music genres and continues to be a vital part of cultural and intellectual life.(古典音乐对许多现代音乐流派产生了深远影响，并持续成为文化和知识生活的重要组成部分。)”可知，古典音乐具有持久的文化意义。故选D。 B It all began at an unusual engineering class where non-engineers were challenged to combine art and science to help the world. Two students — Julia Silverman and Jessica Matthews — decided to give it a try. The pair discussed issues faced by many people around the world to see which they could help solve. Access to cheap electricity was one that came to mind right away. That’s when Julia, who used to play lots of sports in high school, had a sudden idea: what if they were able to capture (捕获) some of the energy that is generated when people play sports? Maybe they could turn it into electricity. Given its popularity among both young and old all over the world, soccer seemed to be the natural choice, and the ball the perfect thing to do it with! They tried their ideas out first by sticking a shake-to-charge flashlight they had bought inside a small, hollow ball. Then they kicked it around to see if the flashlight would pick up the charge (电荷). The version they produced after that was an improved one. A mechanism inside the ball captured the energy created as the ball moved, which could then be turned into electricity. They made a number of these balls which were tested by delighted kids at the World Cup Soccer Championships. Just under 150g heavier than a regulation soccer ball, the Soccket football had the capacity to store enough energy to power up a small lamp for three hours following just 30 minutes of play. They then worked on the first Soccket football to be produced in large numbers. The latest model is said to be six to seven times more energy efficient than the original. And the Soccket is not their only idea — having succeeded with the Soccket, they have many similar ideas combining fun and function. Of course, they plan to develop these. As Silverman says: “Just because we get older doesn’t mean we have to stop playing, and just because we need important things in life, like electricity, doesn’t mean we can’t have fun producing them.” 24. The unusual engineering class mentioned in the first paragraph ______. A. is related to soccer B. is designed for electrical engineers C. admits non-engineers so long as they love sports D. encourages learning to solve real-world problems 25. What is the primary purpose of this article? A. To explain how to charge soccer balls with electricity. B. To introduce an amazing invention with soccer balls. C. To discuss the global shortage of electricity. D. To show how soccer changes two students’ life. 26 What do we know about the Soccket football? A. It can flash when kicked around. B. It is being used in professional soccer matches. C. It is the combined product of love and imagination. D. It is created to turn electrical energy into other energy. 27. Why does the author quote Silverman at the end of the passage? A. To praise Julia and Jessica’s contribution to the world. B. To explain the function of Julia and Jessica’s product. C. To highlight Julia and Jessica’s personal character of helpfulness. D. To demonstrate the philosophy behind Julia and Jessica’s practice. 【答案】24. D 25. B 26. C 27. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。介绍了两名学生在一门特殊的工程课上，发明了能将踢球时产生的能量转化为电能的Soccket足球，以及这项发明背后的理念与后续发展。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“It all began at an unusual engineering class where non-engineers were challenged to combine art and science to help the world. (这一切都始于一门特殊的工程课，在这门课上，非工程师专业的学生们受到挑战，要结合艺术与科学来帮助世界)”可知，这门课的目的是鼓励学生运用知识解决现实世界中的问题。故选D。 【25题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“They tried their ideas out first by sticking a shake-to-charge flashlight they had bought inside a small, hollow ball.(他们首先把买来的手摇充电手电筒放进一个小空心球里来测试想法)”、“A mechanism inside the ball captured the energy created as the ball moved, which could then be turned into electricity. (球内的一个装置会捕捉球运动时产生的能量，这些能量随后可以被转化为电能)”、第四段“The latest model is said to be six to seven times more energy efficient than the original. (据说最新型号的能量效率是最初版本的六到七倍)”及通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了Julia Silverman和Jessica Matthews发明的Soccket足球，这是一项能将运动能量转化为电能的神奇发明。故选B。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“That’s when Julia, who used to play lots of sports in high school, had a sudden idea (就在那时，曾经在高中时经常参加各种体育运动的朱莉娅突然有了一个想法)”及第三段“A mechanism inside the ball captured the energy created as the ball moved, which could then be turned into electricity. (球内的一个装置会捕捉球运动时产生的能量，这些能量随后可以被转化为电能)”可知，Soccket足球是热爱与想象力结合的产物。故选C。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“And the Soccket is not their only idea — having succeeded with the Soccket, they have many similar ideas combining fun and function. Of course, they plan to develop these. As Silverman says: “Just because we get older doesn’t mean we have to stop playing, and just because we need important things in life, like electricity, doesn’t mean we can’t have fun producing them.” (Soccket并不是她们唯一的想法，在Soccket上取得成功后，她们还有许多类似的想法，都兼具趣味性和实用性。当然，她们计划将这些想法都付诸实践。正如Silverman所说：“我们长大并不意味着必须停止玩耍，我们生活中需要像电这样重要的东西，也不意味着我们不能在创造它们的过程中享受乐趣。”)”可知，这句话阐释了她们发明实践背后的理念：在解决严肃问题的同时也能享受乐趣。故选D。 C Until recently, scientists thought animals’ mind was limited to associative memories: recollections of the relationships between experiences or events, but not the episodic memories (情景化记忆) of the experience itself. But in recent years, research conducted by Miklósi and his colleague Claudia Fugazza has shaken the idea that dogs are restricted to such Pavlovian (巴甫洛夫式的) recall. In 2016 they confirmed, by way of an experiment in which they asked dogs to imitate actions modeled by a human minutes earlier, that the dogs did remember specific elements of what they’d experienced. In follow-up experiments, dogs repeated their own actions long after they first performed them, a finding that added a self-focused layer to their episodic memories. Their thoughts didn’t just contain a mess of separate details, but were integrated together by a sense of self. As for cats, tests of whether they returned to containers where they were previously fed lend scientific support to their version of episodic memory. “Cat memory is probably very much like dog memory,” says Miklósi. Still, he notes that this kind of reminiscence (回忆) might differ from our own. Humans can reflect on their memories in natural, self-directed ways:Humans can think about the first concert they ever attended, without needing to see the ticket to remind them of it. How cats and dogs guide their own recall — if they need reminders to activate it — is a mystery. It’s also less clear how our furry companions relive their distant memories. Ours play like a movie in our mind’s eye, which fits, as contemporary humans are a visually engaged species. But cats and dogs are far more reliant on other senses, especially smell. Could their recall come together as smells rather than images? Two studies — of dogs in a dark room finding familiar objects with their noses, and of kittens recognizing their mothers by smell after years of separation — suggest as much. 28. What is the main idea of the passage? A. The differences between human memory and animal memory. B. New research methods used to test episodic memory in animals. C. The important role of smell in the memory of furry companions. D. New research findings about the memory abilities of dogs and cats. 29. What can we know from Miklósi and Fugazza’s 2016 experiment? A. Dogs can carry out Pavlovian recall effectively. B. Dogs can remember specific details of past experiences. C. Dogs need human reminders to recall their own past actions. D. Dogs’ memories are completely different from human memories. 30. What mystery do scientists still need to solve about animal memory? A. Whether cats and dogs have associative memories. B. Whether cats and dogs rely on smell to memorize. C. How cats and dogs reflect on their memories. D. How cats and dogs use reminders to relive memories. 31. What does the author mainly want to say in the last paragraph? A. Dogs have similar episodic memory to cats. B. Humans tend to relive memories through images. C. Cats and dogs most probably memorize by smell. D. It is unclear how humans memorize better than animals. 【答案】28. D 29. B 30. C 31. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了科学家推翻动物无情景化记忆的传统观点，研究证实猫狗具备该记忆，且猫的记忆模式与狗相似；同时还发现猫狗记忆的激活方式成谜，且大概率依赖嗅觉。 【28题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，特别是第一段“Until recently, scientists thought animals’mind was limited to associative memories: recollections of the relationships between experiences or events, but not the episodic memories (情景化记忆) of the experience itself.( 直到不久前，科学家们还认为动物的大脑仅具备联想记忆能力：即对经历或事件之间关系的记忆，但不具备关于具体经历本身的片段式记忆。)”可知，文章开篇推翻“动物只有联想记忆，无情景化记忆” 的传统观点，核心介绍米克洛西团队的新研究 —— 证实狗具备情景化记忆且有自我感知，猫的记忆模式与狗相似；同时还探讨了猫狗记忆与人类的差异、其记忆的激活方式和感官依赖等新发现，全文围绕猫狗记忆能力的新研究成果展开。故选D项。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“In 2016 they confirmed, by way of an experiment in which they asked dogs to imitate actions modeled by a human minutes earlier, that the dogs did remember specific elements of what they’d experienced.( 2016年，他们通过一项实验证实，在实验中，他们让狗模仿几分钟前人类模仿的动作，狗确实记住了它们所经历的特定元素。)”可知，研究人员证实狗狗能记住过往经历中的具体细节，这是实验的核心结论。故选B项。 【30题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“How cats and dogs guide their own recall — if they need reminders to activate it — is a mystery.( 至于猫和狗是如何自行唤起记忆的——如果它们需要提醒才能激活记忆的话——这仍是个谜。)”可知，科学家已证实猫狗有情景化记忆，但猫狗如何自主引导自身的记忆提取（是否需要提醒才能激活记忆）仍是未解之谜。故选C项。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“It’s also less clear how our furry companions relive their distant memories. Ours play like a movie in our mind’s eye, which fits, as contemporary humans are a visually engaged species. But cats and dogs are far more reliant on other senses, especially smell. Could their recall come together as smells rather than images? Two studies — of dogs in a dark room finding familiar objects with their noses, and of kittens recognizing their mothers by smell after years of separation — suggest as much.( 同样不清楚的是，我们的宠物是如何重温它们遥远的记忆的。我们的记忆就像脑海中的一部电影，这与当代人类是视觉活跃的物种相吻合。但猫和狗更多地依赖其他感官，尤其是嗅觉。它们的记忆是否是以气味而非图像的形式重现的呢？两项研究——在黑暗环境中，狗用鼻子寻找熟悉的物品，以及小猫在多年分离后通过嗅觉认出自己的母亲——表明了这一点。)”可知，最后一段先指出人类通过视觉（画面）重温记忆，而猫狗更依赖嗅觉等其他感官；随后提出疑问“它们的记忆是否由气味而非画面构成”，并通过两个研究（狗狗凭嗅觉在黑暗中找物品、小猫多年后凭嗅觉认母亲）佐证这一猜想，核心说明猫狗的记忆大概率依赖嗅觉形成和提取。故选C项。 D Cognitive (认知的) offloading, the act of delegating mental work to external tools, should concern anyone who values their own intelligence. When given the choice between thinking through a problem or letting technology handle it, will we choose the tool, even when we’re perfectly capable of succeeding on our own? Sam Gilbert noticed in his experiments something he calls “reminder bias.” This is the tendency to use external memory aids even when your own memory would serve you better. Participants chose to set digital reminders for tasks they could easily remember unaided. Even when offered money to encourage people to rely on their own memory, they still couldn’t overcome it. The root reason seems to be that people underestimate their own cognitive abilities. They think they’ll forget, so they set a reminder. They think they can’t solve the problem, so they ask AI. Over time, by consistently choosing the external tool, they never exercise the internal capability. If the problem were limited to memory, it might not matter much. After all, what’s the problem with setting a reminder on your phone? But research suggests the cognitive costs extend far beyond remembering appointments. Nathaniel Barr claimed that individuals who score lower on the Cognitive Reflection Test show greater smartphone dependence when obtaining information. These are people who, when faced with a problem, instinctively (本能地) reach for the quickest solution. AI hasn’t created this tendency. Humans have often preferred mental shortcuts. But AI has removed nearly all difficulties. You don’t have to go to a library or even type a search question. You just ask, and the answer appears, exactly as you need it. My concern is that people may begin using AI in ways that prevent the development of analytical skills. For a college student who consistently uses AI to work through problems, I question whether they’re building the neural infrastructure (神经基础结构) to handle similar problems independently later in life. 32. What does the underlined word “delegating” most probably mean? A. Assigning. B. Comparing. C. Applying. D. Linking. 33. Why did participants in Gilbert’s experiment set unnecessary digital reminders? A. They lacked confidence in their own memory. B. They were not offered enough money. C. They were poor in cognitive abilities. D. They never exercised their internal capability. 34. The author mentions the Cognitive Reflection Test to show ______. A. people rely too much on smartphones B. AI works better than human memory C. reminder bias causes harm to more than just memory D. smartphones are the quickest solution to many problems 35. What is the best title of the article? A. Cognitive Offloading: The Cause of AI Reliance B. How External Aids Like AI Enhance Reminder Bias C. External Tools or Internal Tool,Which Causes More Harm D. Over-reliance on External AI Tools May Weaken Cognitive Abilities 【答案】32. A 33. A 34. C 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是过度依赖外部工具（尤其是人工智能）对人类认知能力的潜在负面影响。 【32题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段“to external tools(给外部工具)”和“When given the choice between thinking through a problem or letting technology handle it(当面临“独立思考解决问题”与“让技术代劳”的选择时)”可知，划线词所在句子表示“将脑力劳动委托给外部工具的行为”，delegating的意思是“委托”，和assigning意思相近。故选A。 【33题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“The root reason seems to be that people underestimate their own cognitive abilities. They think they’ll forget, so they set a reminder. They think they can’t solve the problem, so they ask AI.(根本原因似乎在于人们低估了自己的认知能力。他们担心遗忘，于是设置提醒；认为自己无法解决问题，于是求助人工智能。)”可知，吉尔伯特实验中的参与者会设置不必要的数字提醒是因为他们对自己的记忆力缺乏信心。故选A。 【34题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“But research suggests the cognitive costs extend far beyond remembering appointments.(但研究表明，认知成本远不止于记住约会。)”和第五段“Nathaniel Barr claimed that individuals who score lower on the Cognitive Reflection Test show greater smartphone dependence when obtaining information.(Nathaniel Barr指出，在认知反射测试中得分较低的人，在获取信息时对智能手机的依赖性更强。)”可知，作者提到认知反射测试是为了说明提醒偏差的危害不仅限于记忆。故选C。 【35题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是最后一段“My concern is that people may begin using AI in ways that prevent the development of analytical skills. For a college student who consistently uses AI to work through problems, I question whether they’re building the neural infrastructure (神经基础结构) to handle similar problems independently later in life.(我担忧的是，人们可能开始以阻碍分析能力发展的方式使用人工智能。例如，若一名大学生始终依赖人工智能解决问题，我不禁质疑：他们是否正在构建处理同类问题的神经基础结构，以在未来独立应对类似挑战？)”可知，本文主要讲的是过度依赖外部工具（尤其是人工智能）对人类认知能力的潜在负面影响，因此最好的标题是D选项“Over-reliance on External AI Tools May Weaken Cognitive Abilities(过度依赖外部AI工具可能削弱认知能力)”。故选D。 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分125,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。 A lot of parents think kids want to spend all their time on social media, and that’s why it’s so hard to take away. But here’s the truth: ____36____ The reason they can’t decide not to use these apps for themselves is because they’re afraid of missing out on social opportunities, since so many young people maintain their friendships on these platforms. If parents all made the same decision not to let our kids use social media, we’d solve the problem for them. Even if only some parents restrict their kids’ use, it will be enough to force teens to find other ways of communicating. When I talk to parents and teachers about this, I like to start by telling them about a 2023 study in which college students were asked how much money researchers would have to pay them not to use social media accounts for a month. ____37____ Actually, the average amount they wanted was $50, and the median (中位数), $30, was even lower. Then the researchers asked the students how much they’d have to pay them to deactivate their accounts if their friends did the same thing. The answer is: ____38____ No audience member of mine has ever correctly guessed the result. In situations like this, our job as parents is to step in and help our kids. If parents all told our kids they’re not allowed to use social media until they’re 16 years old, none of them would face the dilemma (窘境) of losing social opportunities in the first place. Even if only a few of their friends don’t have social media, they won’t be pariahs (被遗弃的人). ____39____ Instead of seeing pictures of the parties to which they weren’t invited on social apps, they could text with their friends on flip (老式翻盖) phones to make plans — or call and chat. ____40____ Instead of following the polished versions of one another’s lives, they could get together in person and talk about how they’re really doing. A. Kids will probably worry about it. B. Our responsibility here is no different. C. Many teenagers recognize that social media is unhealthy. D. The students were willing to pay the researchers to make this happen. E. So talk to the parents of your kids’ friends and get them to do the same thing. F. My audience typically guesses that the students demanded tens of thousands of dollars. G Chat groups with people kids know are a good alternative to conversations on social apps. 【答案】36. C 37. F 38. D 39. E 40. G 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文，围绕 “父母应联合限制孩子使用社交媒体” 这一核心观点展开论述，先打破父母的固有认知，再用研究数据佐证观点，最后提出具体解决办法和替代社交方式。 【36题详解】 根据上文“A lot of parents think kids want to spend all their time on social media (很多父母认为孩子想把所有时间都花在社交媒体上)”以及“But here’s the truth (但事实是)”的转折表述可知，空格处需揭示与父母固有认知相反的真相，打破“孩子主观沉迷社交媒体”的错误看法。C选项Many teenagers recognize that social media is unhealthy. (很多青少年其实也意识到社交媒体并不健康。)恰好契合“真相”的转折逻辑，同时能衔接后文孩子无法放弃社交媒体是因害怕错失社交机会的内容，符合语境。故选C项。 【37题详解】 根据上文“When I talk to parents and teachers about this, I like to start by telling them about a 2023 study in which college students were asked how much money researchers would have to pay them not to use social media accounts for a month. (我和家长们、老师们聊起这个话题时，总会先跟他们讲 2023 年的一项研究 —— 研究人员询问大学生，需要付给他们多少钱，他们才愿意在一个月内不使用社交媒体账号。)”以及下文“Actually, the average amount they wanted was $50, and the median, $30, was even lower. (事实上，他们想要的平均金额是50美元，中位数甚至更低，仅为30美元。)”的实际结果可知，空格处需体现人们对大学生所需金额的错误高预期，与后文的低金额形成鲜明对比。F选项My audience typically guesses that the students demanded tens of thousands of dollars. (我的听众通常会猜测，这些学生要求的赔偿金额高达数万美元。)精准体现大众的高预判，与后文实际结果形成反差，符合语境。故选F项。 【38题详解】 根据上文“Then the researchers asked the students how much they’d have to pay them to deactivate their accounts if their friends did the same thing. (随后研究人员又问，如果朋友们也一起停用账号，需要支付多少钱他们才愿意注销自己的社交媒体账号。)”以及下文“No audience member of mine has ever correctly guessed the result. (我的听众里没人猜对过这个结果。)”可知，空格处需揭示该问题的答案，且答案需与前文“获酬才停用”形成反转，超出大众预期。D选项The students were willing to pay the researchers to make this happen. (这些学生甚至愿意花钱请研究人员促成这件事。)，体现“不仅无需获酬，反而愿意付费”的反转结果，契合“无人猜对”的表述，符合语境。故选D项。 【39题详解】 根据上文“If parents all made the same decision not to let our kids use social media, we’d solve the problem for them. (如果所有父母都做出同样的决定，不让孩子使用社交媒体，我们就能为他们解决这个问题。)”以及“Even if only some parents restrict their kids’ use, it will be enough to force teens to find other ways of communicating. (即便只有部分父母限制孩子使用，也足以促使青少年找到其他沟通方式。)”的核心观点可知，空格处需承接该观点，给出具体的实操建议。E选项So talk to the parents of your kids’friends and get them to do the same thing. (所以去和孩子朋友的父母沟通，让他们也这么做。)，以“So”承接前文观点，提出“联合其他父母共同限制”的具体方法，符合语境。故选E项。 【40题详解】 根据上文“they could text with their friends on flip phones to make plans — or call and chat. (他们可以用老式翻盖手机给朋友发短信制定计划，或者打电话聊天。)”以及下文“Instead of following the polished versions of one another’s lives, they could get together in person and talk about how they’re really doing. (他们不用再关注彼此精修后的生活，而是可以面对面相聚，聊聊彼此的真实状况。)”可知，空格处需承接前文，补充脱离社交媒体后，孩子可选择的另一类健康社交沟通方式。G选项Chat groups with people kids know are a good alternative to conversations on social apps. (和孩子认识的人建聊天群，是替代社交媒体上聊天的好方式。)，与前文的发短信、打电话形成并列，均为脱离社交媒体的健康社交形式，衔接后文线下见面的内容，逻辑连贯。故选G项。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Eight years ago, then in my mid-40s, I overheard an older man ask a young girl: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” She cheerfully listed a(n) ____41____ range of dreams: vet, painter, computer coder. I listened with ____42____, but soon it changed into unease. She still had time to become any of those things. Yet at my age, no one was asking me that question anymore. More importantly, I had ____43____ asking myself that question. That conversation stayed in my mind, and I woke up the next morning still feeling ____44____. There are many reasons midlife often gets ____45____ as a period of “crisis,” sitting at the bottom of a U-shaped curve (曲线) of life happiness, but “as you begin to stop making decisions, it won’t be long before you have ____46____ actually making decisions,” one researcher said. I decided to ____47____. A(n) ____48____ Google search of “What are the hardest things you can do” led me to obstacle course racing (OCR, 障碍赛). Growing up as a skinny kid, I had always wanted to be ____49____. In reality, though, I was mostly picked last for teams and ____50____ the bench. OCR became my answer to the older man’s question. For the last six years, I’ve ____51____ almost every day to become something I always wanted to be as a little girl but never thought ____52____. As a competitive athlete, I’ve raced more than 50 times and ____53____ often in my age group. Nothing in my younger years ____54____ I could develop such abilities. However, by drawing on the perspective (思维方式), experience and wisdom I now possess as an adult, I made it happen. Your ____55____ may differ from mine, but you, too, can bring it to life. 41. A. familiar B. creative C. annoying D. impressive 42. A. admiration B. relief C. regret D. pride 43. A. delayed B. stopped C. risked D. finished 44. A. unsettled B. wronged C. committed D. inspired 45. A. mistaken B. labeled C. confirmed D. selected 46. A. advantage B. opportunity C. difficulty D. danger 47. A. quit B. seek C. act D. learn 48. A. routine B. frightening C. unexpected D. random 49. A. energetic B. athletic C. realistic D. romantic 50. A. warmed B. repaired C. cheered D. watched 51. A. operated B. trained C. competed D. worked 52. A. simple B. reliable C. possible D. sustainable 53. A. medaled B. struggled C. coached D. exercised 54. A. opposed B. insisted C. denied D. suggested 55. A. age B. problem C. ambition D. condition 【答案】41. D 42. A 43. B 44. A 45. B 46. C 47. C 48. D 49. B 50. A 51. B 52. C 53. A 54. D 55. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者在中年时因听到一个小女孩谈论梦想而反思自身，最终通过投入障碍赛训练，重拾活力并实现竞技成就的个人成长故事。 【41题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她高兴地列举了一系列令人印象深刻的梦想：兽医、画家、计算机程序员。A. familiar熟悉的；B. creative有创造力的；C. annoying烦人的；D. impressive令人印象深刻的。根据下文“vet, painter, computer coder”可知，这份梦想清单内容丰富、志向高远，令人印象深刻，impressive符合语境。故选D。 【42题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我很钦佩地倾听着，但很快这种感觉变成了不安。A. admiration钦佩；B. relief宽慰；C. regret后悔；D. pride骄傲。根据上文“She cheerfully listed a(n) ____ range of dreams”及下文“but soon it changed into unease”可知，作者最初听到时的情感是正向的，且能与不安形成转折，所以作者很钦佩地倾听着，admiration符合语境。故选A。 【43题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：更重要的是，我已经停止问自己那个问题了。A. delayed推迟；B. stopped停止；C. risked冒险；D. finished完成。根据下文“Yet at my age, no one was asking me that question anymore.”可知，已经没人再问作者这个问题，自己也不再自问，stopped符合语境。故选B。 【44题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：那次对话萦绕在我的脑海，第二天早上醒来我仍然感到不安。A. unsettled不安的；B. wronged被冤枉的；C. committed坚定的；D. inspired受鼓舞的。根据上文“it changed into unease”及“That conversation stayed in my mind”可知，这种不安感持续到了第二天早晨，unsettled符合语境。故选A。 【45题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：中年常常被标记为“危机”时期有很多原因，它位于人生幸福U型曲线的底部。A. mistaken被误解；B. labeled被标记；C. confirmed被证实；D. selected被选择。根据下文“as a period of “crisis,””可知，这是社会给中年时期贴上的一个标签，labeled符合语境。故选B。 【46题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：正如一位研究者所说：“当你开始停止做决定，用不了多久你就会在做决定时遇到困难。”A. advantage 优势；B. opportunity机会；C. difficulty困难；D. danger危险。根据上文“stop making decisions”及固定搭配have difficulty (in) doing sth.可知，此处指变得不擅长或难以做决定，difficulty符合语境。故选C。 【47题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我决定行动起来。A. quit放弃；B. seek寻求；C. act行动；D. learn学习。根据上文“it changed into unease”及下文“Google search”可知，作者决定采取行动去改变，act符合语境。故选C。 【48题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：一次随机的谷歌搜索“你能做的最难的事情是什么”将我引向了障碍赛。A. routine常规的；B. frightening可怕的；C. unexpected意外的；D. random随机的。根据下文“What are the hardest things you can do”可推知，这次搜索并非有明确目标的计划行为，带有尝试和随机性，random符合语境。故选D。 【49题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：作为一个瘦弱的孩子长大，我一直想成为运动健将。A. energetic精力充沛的；B. athletic擅长运动的；C. realistic现实的；D. romantic浪漫的。根据下文“As a competitive athlete, I’ve raced more than 50 times”可推知，作者从小渴望的是身体强健、擅长运动，athletic符合语境。故选B。 【50题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但在现实中，我大多是在组队时最后被选上，只能坐冷板凳。A. warmed使暖和；B. repaired修理；C. cheered欢呼；D. watched观看。根据上文“I was mostly picked last for teams”和下文“the bench”可知，作者大多是在组队时最后被选上，只能坐冷板凳，此处是固定搭配warm the bench，意为“坐冷板凳，当替补”，warmed符合语境。故选A。 【51题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在过去的六年里，我几乎每天都在训练，想成为那个我小时候一直想成为但从未认为可能的人。A. operated操作；B. trained训练；C. competed比赛；D. worked工作。根据下文“to become something I always wanted to be as a little girl”及她最终成为运动员的结果可知，这是一个长期训练的过程，trained符合语境。故选B。 【52题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在过去的六年里，我几乎每天都在训练，想成为那个我小时候一直想成为但从未认为可能的人。A. simple简单的；B. reliable可靠的；C. possible可能的；D. sustainable可持续的。根据上文“Growing up as a skinny kid”及“never thought”可知，她过去不相信这个目标能实现，possible符合语境。故选C。 【53题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：作为一名竞技运动员，我已经参加了50多次比赛，并且经常在我的年龄组中获得奖牌。A. medaled获得奖牌；B. struggled挣扎；C. coached执教；D. exercised锻炼。根据上文“As a competitive athlete, I’ve raced more than 50 times”可推知，此处是描述她的比赛成就，经常获得奖牌，medaled符合语境。故选A。 【54题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我年轻时的经历没有表明我能培养出这样的能力。A. opposed反对；B. insisted坚持；C. denied否认；D. suggested表明，暗示。根据上文“Growing up as a skinny kid”、“I was mostly picked last for teams and ____ the bench”及“As a competitive athlete, I’ve raced more than 50 times and ____ often in my age group.”可知，作者小时候瘦弱、坐冷板凳和现在成为获奖运动员形成反差，过去的经历并未预示这种潜能，suggested符合语境。故选D。 【55题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：你的抱负可能和我的不同，但你也能够实现它。A. age年龄；B. problem问题；C. ambition抱负，志向；D. condition条件。根据上文“What do you want to be when you grow up?”及下文“bring it to life”可知，此处指个人的人生目标或志向，ambition符合语境。故选C。 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。 Lithium-ion (锂离子) batteries are found in everything from smartphones to cars. While they are generally very safe if stored and charged correctly, there are thousands of documented cases of them ____56____ (catch) fire — sometimes with deadly consequences. Researchers all over the world ____57____ (work) to solve the problem by developing safer batteries, for example by replacing the liquid electrolyt (电解质) with a more fire-resistant solid or gel. However, such solutions require significant changes to current production lines, a barrier ____58____ widespread adoption. Now, a team of researchers from The Chinese University of Hong Kong has proposed a change in lithium-ion battery design ____59____ could rapidly integrate into current manufacturing methods, because it ____60____ (simple) involves swapping chemicals in the existing electrolyte solution. The method ____61____ (detail) earlier this year in a study led by Yue Sun, now a postdoctoral fellow at Virginia Tech: “I think the most difficult thing for people to realize about batteries is that ____62____ you try to maximize performance, sometimes you reduce safety,” she said, explaining that increasing performance ____63____ (require) a focus on chemical reactions that happen at room temperature, while increasing safety focuses on reactions that happen at high temperatures. “So we came up with an idea ____64____ (break) this trade-off by designing a temperature-sensitive material, which can provide a good performance at room temperature, but can also offer good ____65____ (stable) at high temperatures.” 【答案】56. catching 57. have been working##are working 58. to 59. that##which 60. simply 61. was detailed 62. when##if 63. requires 64. to break 65. stability 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了锂离子电池的安全隐患，以及全球研究者为解决这一问题所做的尝试，重点讲述了香港中文大学团队提出的一种可快速整合进现有生产流程的新设计方案。 【56题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：虽然如果存放和充电方式正确，它们通常非常安全，但有数千起记录在案的起火案例，有时还会造成致命后果。主语“thousands of documented cases of them”指“电池起火的案例”，与catch是主谓关系，应用现在分词catching。故填catching。 【57题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：世界各地的研究人员一直在研发更安全的电池来解决这个问题，例如用更耐高温的固体或凝胶替代液态电解质。这项研究是从过去持续到现在并仍在进行的动作，句子主语Researchers是复数，可用现在完成进行时have been working，也可用现在进行时are working，表示当前正在进行的动作。故填have been working或are working。 【58题详解】 考查介词。句意：然而，这类解决方案需要对现有生产线进行重大改造，这是其广泛应用的障碍。此处是固定搭配a barrier to sth.，表示“……的障碍”，此空应是介词to。故填to。 【59题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：如今，香港中文大学的一组研究人员提出了锂离子电池设计的改进方案，该方案能够迅速融入现有的制造流程中，因为其仅仅涉及对现有电解液溶液中的化学物质进行更换。此处引导限定性定语从句，先行词是a change，指物，在从句中作主语，用关系代词that或which。故填that或which。 【60题详解】 考查副词。句意：同上。此处修饰动词involves，应用副词simply作状语，表示“仅仅，只”。故填simply。 【61题详解】 考查动词语态。句意：该方法已于今年早些时候在由孙岳（现为弗吉尼亚理工大学的博士后研究员）领导的一项研究中进行了详细介绍：“我认为人们最难理解的一点是，当试图最大限度地提高电池性能时，有时会降低安全性，”她说道，并解释说，提高性能需要关注在室温下发生的化学反应，而提高安全性则需要关注在高温下发生的反应。The method与detail是动宾关系，“earlier this year”表明用一般过去时，主语method是单数，此空应是一般过去时的被动语态was detailed。故填was detailed。 【62题详解】 考查状语从句。句意：同上。此处可用when引导时间状语从句，意为“当追求性能最大化时”，贴合科学家解释客观规律的语境，也可用if引导条件状语从句，表示“如果追求性能最大化”，逻辑上也成立。故填when或if。 【63题详解】 考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：同上。句子陈述客观事实，用一般现在时，主语increasing performance是动名词短语，视为单数，此空应是requires，作谓语。故填requires。 【64题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：于是我们想出了一个办法来打破这种权衡关系，即设计一种具有温度敏感性的材料，这种材料在室温下能表现出良好的性能，同时在高温下也能保持良好的稳定性。根据“an idea”可知，此处用动词不定式to break作后置定语，表示“一个用来打破权衡的主意”。故填to break。 【65题详解】 考查名词。句意：同上。根据“offer”可知，此空应是名词stability作宾语，表示“稳定性”。故填stability。 第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 66. 假定你是李华，你校英语报最近开设了“A Letter to the Principal（校长）”栏目，助力缓解高中学生心理压力。请你向该栏目投稿，内容包括： 1. 心理压力形成的原因； 2. 学校可采取的措施。 注意： 1. 词数80左右； 2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Principal, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Principal, As high school students, we often face mounting psychological pressure from heavy workloads and intense competition. The fear of falling behind or disappointing others adds to our anxiety, affecting both mental health and academic performance. To ease this burden, our school could introduce regular stress-relief activities, such as mindfulness sessions or outdoor sports, to help students unwind. Additionally, setting up a peer counseling program where seniors share coping strategies would foster mutual support. These measures would create a more balanced and caring campus environment, helping us thrive both academically and emotionally. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生写一篇文章投稿，内容包括学生心理压力形成的原因和学校可采取的措施。 【详解】1.词汇积累 面对：face→be confronted with 压力：pressure→stress 影响：affect→impact 减轻：ease→relieve 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：As high school students, we often face mounting psychological pressure from heavy workloads and intense competition. 拓展句：As high school students, we often face mounting psychological pressure that is caused by heavy workloads and intense competition. 【点睛】[高分句型1] The fear of falling behind or disappointing others adds to our anxiety, affecting both mental health and academic performance. (运用了现在分词affecting作状语) [高分句型2] Additionally, setting up a peer counseling program where seniors share coping strategies would foster mutual support. (运用了动名词作主语和where引导的限制性定语从句) 第二节(满分25 分) 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 I still remember the Provincial Handicraft (手工艺) Works Competition like it was yesterday. That day, I woke up with my heart pounding, holding my backpack tightly to my back as I rode to the venue. Inside were the materials for a homemade hand-woven bamboo birdcage with a separable feeding wooden dish. I had practised for months: splitting bamboo strips (竹条) to uniform thickness, weaving (编织) them into delicate patterns, and polishing every surface to a smooth finish. I only needed to repeat the process in the competition. It was my only shot at proving myself — until my bike tripped over a stone halfway there. The case fell to the road,unfortunately run over by a passing car. When I opened it, my stomach dropped: bamboo strips broken, the rattan cord (藤条) in a mess, the carved wooden feeding disk split into two pieces. I sank onto the sidewalk, hot tears burning my eyes. All the hope was gone in an instant. By the time I dragged myself into the competition hall, I was a mess, seating myself in a corner, feeling helpless and frustrated. That’s when Liam found me. I’d always known him as the quiet guy in the back of the handicraft class, the one who never missed a deadline and excelled every woodcarving and weaving project. His family’s situation wasn’t a secret — his dad’s leg injury, his mom working two jobs — and I knew how badly he needed the scholarship from this competition. So when he knelt down beside me, his voice soft, I thought he was just here to offer a few comforting words. I was wrong. He pulled out from his case some bamboo strips, some rattan cord, and a small block of polished wood. “When Professor Hayes helped me out of trouble during the preparation a few days ago, he told me to pay kindness forward.” he said. 注意： 1. 续写词数应150个左右； 2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: I stared at him, disbelief washing over me. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Thankful and also curious, I went to see Liam the second day. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 I stared at him, disbelief washing over me. “But... this is your chance to win the scholarship,” I stammered, my voice trembling. Liam shrugged, a faint smile playing on his lips. “There’s always next year,” he said simply. “Right now, you need this more than I do.” Before I could protest, he began sorting through the materials, his fingers deftly weaving the broken bamboo strips back together. I watched, awestruck, as he worked with a calm focus that seemed to erase the chaos around us. Together, we rebuilt the birdcage, Liam guiding me through each step with patience and encouragement. When we finished, the cage stood sturdy and elegant, a testament to our shared effort and unexpected friendship. Thankful and also curious, I went to see Liam the second day. I found him in the workshop, surrounded by scraps of wood and bamboo, his hands busy carving a delicate figurine. “Why did you do it?” I blurted out, unable to hold back my curiosity any longer. Liam looked up, his eyes reflecting a quiet strength. “My dad once told me that kindness is like a boomerang,” he said softly. “What you give out always comes back to you, maybe not in the way you expect, but it does.” I nodded, understanding dawning on me. Liam’s selfless act had not only saved my competition but had also taught me a valuable lesson about compassion and resilience. As I left the workshop, I felt a renewed sense of purpose, determined to pay forward the kindness Liam had shown me. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者参加省级手工艺品比赛时遭遇意外，作品损坏后陷入绝望，而同班同学Liam尽管自身急需比赛奖学金，仍无私地提供材料帮助作者重建作品的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“我盯着他，心中满是难以置信的震惊。”可知，第一段可描写作者对Liam无私帮助行为的震惊与感动，以及两人共同修复作品的过程。 ②由第二段首句内容“第二天，我怀着感激和好奇的心情去看望利亚姆。”可知，第二段可描写作者对Liam无私行为的感激与好奇，并通过他的回答领悟到善良的传递与人生哲理。 2.续写线索：Liam的主动行动——作者参与——成果——Liam的日常状态——作者和Liam对话——作者感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①整理：sort through/comb through ②完成：finish/complete ③围绕：surround/encircle 情绪类 ①好奇：curiosity/inquisitiveness ②同情：compassion/sympathy 【点睛】[高分句型1] I watched, awestruck, as he worked with a calm focus that seemed to erase the chaos around us. (运用了as引导的时间状语从句和that引导的限制性定语从句) [高分句型2] What you give out always comes back to you, maybe not in the way you expect, but it does.(运用了what引导的主语从句和that/which引导的限制性定语从句，省略了that/which) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 常州市2025-2026学年第一学期高三期末质量调研 英语 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分 30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案 转涂到答题卡上。 第一节 (共5小题; 每小题15分，满分75分) 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman usually do when bored? A. She runs. B. She plays basketball. C. She does the housecleaning. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the man describing to the woman? A. A natural process. B. A historic event. C. A personal experience. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What do we know about the piece of clothing? A. It looks beautiful on the man. B. There are some mistakes on it. C. It fits the woman well. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the woman worried about? A. She doesn’t have enough school supplies. B. The exam will be too difficult. C. She hasn’t studied enough. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What has the man probably been trying to do? A. Watch a new show. B. Review a new show. C. Recommend a new show. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What is the main topic of the conversation? A. The worries about getting old. B. The concerns about taking a driving test. C. The age limit for drivers. 7. Why didn’t the woman take her driving test in her 20s? A. She wasn’t patient. B. She wasn’t confident. C. She wasn’t interested. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What is the main challenge for the man? A. Finding bands. B. Choosing music. C. Confirming the event location. 9. What will the speakers do next? A. Talk to the nearby university. B. Study at a university. C. Run in the park. 10. Where are the speakers probably? A. In the hospital. B. At a restaurant. C. In the stadium. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Decorator and house owner. B. Father and daughter. C. Friends. 12. What color does the man suggest? A. A plain color. B. A light color. C. A dark color. 13. What might the woman do about decorating her new place? A. Hire a home designer. B. Change the decoration style. C. Get inspiration from magazines. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. What does the woman want the man to do? A. Upgrade his package. B. Cancel his TV subscription. C. Keep his current package. 15. How much will it cost to get the Premium Package and equipment now? A Fifty dollars. B. Sixty dollars. C. Sixty-five dollars. 16. What does the Premium Package offer? A. Extra movies. B. Extra TV series. C. Replaying functions. 17. What will the woman do next? A. Watch a film. B. Send over details. C. Read the information. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 18 What is the man doing? A. Guiding a racing experience tour. B. Broadcasting a racing competition. C. Teaching people how to do car racing. 19. What will the audience be doing at noon? A. Checking out the control center. B. Sitting in the VIP stands. C. Warming up their cars. 20. How does the speaker feel? A. Excited. B. Nervous. C. Curious. 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 Definition and Characteristics Classical music refers to a long-standing tradition of music rooted in the traditions of Europe. It is characterized by its complexity, formal structure, and the use of notation to guide performance. Unlike popular or folk music, classical music often involves compositions that require a high level of technical skill from performers. Historical Context Classical music has its roots in the Middle Ages (approximately 450-1450 AD) and has evolved through several distinct periods, including the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern eras. Key Periods ● Renaissance Period (1450-1600) is distinguished by polyphonic (复调的) textures and humanistic musical expressions, with representative composers including Thomas Tallis, Josquin des Prez and Claudio Monteverdi. ● Baroque Era (1600-1750) is marked by splendid musical forms, with composers like Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel. ● Classical Period (1750-1820) is defined by clarity and balance, with famous figures such as Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Ludwig van Beethoven, often referred to as the “Viennese Classical School”. ● Romantic Period (1820-1900) focuses on emotional expression and individualism, featuring composers like Franz Schubert and Johannes Brahms. ● 20th Century and Beyond saw the emergence of various styles, including Modernism and Impressionism, with influential composers like Igor Stravinsky and Claude Debussy. Influence and Legacy Classical music has significantly influenced many modern music genres and continues to be a vital part of cultural and intellectual life. Its emphasis on formal composition and expressive depth has shaped not only the development of music but also broader artistic and cultural movements throughout history. In summary, classical music is a rich and diverse tradition that has evolved over centuries, characterized by its formal structure and expressive depth, making it a cornerstone of Western musical heritage. 21. What do we know about the Renaissance period? A. It originates in Europe. B. It is the shortest period. C. It crosses over the Middle Ages. D. It features emotion and individualism. 22. Whose music most probably displays clear and balanced structures? A. Bach and Handel. B. Haydn and Mozart. C. Beethoven and Debussy. D. Schubert and Brahms. 23. Which of the following about Classical music is true according to the author? A. It has lasted over 2000 years. B. It can be both formal and informal. C. It is more popular than modern music. D. It has a long-lasting cultural significance. B It all began at an unusual engineering class where non-engineers were challenged to combine art and science to help the world. Two students — Julia Silverman and Jessica Matthews — decided to give it a try. The pair discussed issues faced by many people around the world to see which they could help solve. Access to cheap electricity was one that came to mind right away. That’s when Julia, who used to play lots of sports in high school, had a sudden idea: what if they were able to capture (捕获) some of the energy that is generated when people play sports? Maybe they could turn it into electricity. Given its popularity among both young and old all over the world, soccer seemed to be the natural choice, and the ball the perfect thing to do it with! They tried their ideas out first by sticking a shake-to-charge flashlight they had bought inside a small, hollow ball. Then they kicked it around to see if the flashlight would pick up the charge (电荷). The version they produced after that was an improved one. A mechanism inside the ball captured the energy created as the ball moved, which could then be turned into electricity. They made a number of these balls which were tested by delighted kids at the World Cup Soccer Championships. Just under 150g heavier than a regulation soccer ball, the Soccket football had the capacity to store enough energy to power up a small lamp for three hours following just 30 minutes of play. They then worked on the first Soccket football to be produced in large numbers. The latest model is said to be six to seven times more energy efficient than the original. And the Soccket is not their only idea — having succeeded with the Soccket, they have many similar ideas combining fun and function. Of course, they plan to develop these. As Silverman says: “Just because we get older doesn’t mean we have to stop playing, and just because we need important things in life, like electricity, doesn’t mean we can’t have fun producing them.” 24. The unusual engineering class mentioned in the first paragraph ______. A. is related to soccer B. is designed for electrical engineers C. admits non-engineers so long as they love sports D. encourages learning to solve real-world problems 25. What is the primary purpose of this article? A. To explain how to charge soccer balls with electricity. B. To introduce an amazing invention with soccer balls. C. To discuss the global shortage of electricity. D. To show how soccer changes two students’ life. 26. What do we know about the Soccket football? A. It can flash when kicked around. B. It is being used in professional soccer matches. C. It is the combined product of love and imagination. D. It is created to turn electrical energy into other energy. 27. Why does the author quote Silverman at the end of the passage? A. To praise Julia and Jessica’s contribution to the world. B. To explain the function of Julia and Jessica’s product. C. To highlight Julia and Jessica’s personal character of helpfulness. D. To demonstrate the philosophy behind Julia and Jessica’s practice. C Until recently, scientists thought animals’ mind was limited to associative memories: recollections of the relationships between experiences or events, but not the episodic memories (情景化记忆) of the experience itself. But in recent years, research conducted by Miklósi and his colleague Claudia Fugazza has shaken the idea that dogs are restricted to such Pavlovian (巴甫洛夫式的) recall. In 2016 they confirmed, by way of an experiment in which they asked dogs to imitate actions modeled by a human minutes earlier, that the dogs did remember specific elements of what they’d experienced. In follow-up experiments, dogs repeated their own actions long after they first performed them, a finding that added a self-focused layer to their episodic memories. Their thoughts didn’t just contain a mess of separate details, but were integrated together by a sense of self. As for cats, tests of whether they returned to containers where they were previously fed lend scientific support to their version of episodic memory. “Cat memory is probably very much like dog memory,” says Miklósi. Still, he notes that this kind of reminiscence (回忆) might differ from our own. Humans can reflect on their memories in natural, self-directed ways:Humans can think about the first concert they ever attended, without needing to see the ticket to remind them of it. How cats and dogs guide their own recall — if they need reminders to activate it — is a mystery. It’s also less clear how our furry companions relive their distant memories. Ours play like a movie in our mind’s eye, which fits, as contemporary humans are a visually engaged species. But cats and dogs are far more reliant on other senses, especially smell. Could their recall come together as smells rather than images? Two studies — of dogs in a dark room finding familiar objects with their noses, and of kittens recognizing their mothers by smell after years of separation — suggest as much. 28. What is the main idea of the passage? A. The differences between human memory and animal memory. B. New research methods used to test episodic memory in animals. C. The important role of smell in the memory of furry companions. D. New research findings about the memory abilities of dogs and cats. 29. What can we know from Miklósi and Fugazza’s 2016 experiment? A. Dogs can carry out Pavlovian recall effectively. B. Dogs can remember specific details of past experiences. C. Dogs need human reminders to recall their own past actions. D. Dogs’ memories are completely different from human memories. 30. What mystery do scientists still need to solve about animal memory? A. Whether cats and dogs have associative memories. B. Whether cats and dogs rely on smell to memorize. C. How cats and dogs reflect on their memories. D. How cats and dogs use reminders to relive memories. 31. What does the author mainly want to say in the last paragraph? A. Dogs have similar episodic memory to cats. B. Humans tend to relive memories through images. C. Cats and dogs most probably memorize by smell. D. It is unclear how humans memorize better than animals. D Cognitive (认知的) offloading, the act of delegating mental work to external tools, should concern anyone who values their own intelligence. When given the choice between thinking through a problem or letting technology handle it, will we choose the tool, even when we’re perfectly capable of succeeding on our own? Sam Gilbert noticed in his experiments something he calls “reminder bias.” This is the tendency to use external memory aids even when your own memory would serve you better. Participants chose to set digital reminders for tasks they could easily remember unaided. Even when offered money to encourage people to rely on their own memory, they still couldn’t overcome it. The root reason seems to be that people underestimate their own cognitive abilities. They think they’ll forget, so they set a reminder. They think they can’t solve the problem, so they ask AI. Over time, by consistently choosing the external tool, they never exercise the internal capability. If the problem were limited to memory, it might not matter much. After all, what’s the problem with setting a reminder on your phone? But research suggests the cognitive costs extend far beyond remembering appointments. Nathaniel Barr claimed that individuals who score lower on the Cognitive Reflection Test show greater smartphone dependence when obtaining information. These are people who, when faced with a problem, instinctively (本能地) reach for the quickest solution. AI hasn’t created this tendency. Humans have often preferred mental shortcuts. But AI has removed nearly all difficulties. You don’t have to go to a library or even type a search question. You just ask and the answer appears, exactly as you need it. My concern is that people may begin using AI in ways that prevent the development of analytical skills. For a college student who consistently uses AI to work through problems, I question whether they’re building the neural infrastructure (神经基础结构) to handle similar problems independently later in life. 32. What does the underlined word “delegating” most probably mean? A. Assigning. B. Comparing. C. Applying. D. Linking. 33. Why did participants in Gilbert’s experiment set unnecessary digital reminders? A. They lacked confidence in their own memory. B. They were not offered enough money. C. They were poor in cognitive abilities. D. They never exercised their internal capability. 34. The author mentions the Cognitive Reflection Test to show ______. A. people rely too much on smartphones B. AI works better than human memory C. reminder bias causes harm to more than just memory D. smartphones are the quickest solution to many problems 35. What is the best title of the article? A. Cognitive Offloading: The Cause of AI Reliance B. How External Aids Like AI Enhance Reminder Bias C. External Tools or Internal Tool,Which Causes More Harm D. Over-reliance on External AI Tools May Weaken Cognitive Abilities 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分125,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。 A lot of parents think kids want to spend all their time on social media, and that’s why it’s so hard to take away. But here’s the truth: ____36____ The reason they can’t decide not to use these apps for themselves is because they’re afraid of missing out on social opportunities, since so many young people maintain their friendships on these platforms. If parents all made the same decision not to let our kids use social media, we’d solve the problem for them. Even if only some parents restrict their kids’ use, it will be enough to force teens to find other ways of communicating. When I talk to parents and teachers about this, I like to start by telling them about a 2023 study in which college students were asked how much money researchers would have to pay them not to use social media accounts for a month. ____37____ Actually, the average amount they wanted was $50, and the median (中位数), $30, was even lower. Then the researchers asked the students how much they’d have to pay them to deactivate their accounts if their friends did the same thing. The answer is: ____38____ No audience member of mine has ever correctly guessed the result. In situations like this, our job as parents is to step in and help our kids. If parents all told our kids they’re not allowed to use social media until they’re 16 years old, none of them would face the dilemma (窘境) of losing social opportunities in the first place. Even if only a few of their friends don’t have social media, they won’t be pariahs (被遗弃的人). ____39____ Instead of seeing pictures of the parties to which they weren’t invited on social apps, they could text with their friends on flip (老式翻盖) phones to make plans — or call and chat. ____40____ Instead of following the polished versions of one another’s lives, they could get together in person and talk about how they’re really doing. A. Kids will probably worry about it. B. Our responsibility here is no different. C. Many teenagers recognize that social media is unhealthy. D. The students were willing to pay the researchers to make this happen. E. So talk to the parents of your kids’ friends and get them to do the same thing. F My audience typically guesses that the students demanded tens of thousands of dollars. G. Chat groups with people kids know are a good alternative to conversations on social apps. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Eight years ago, then in my mid-40s, I overheard an older man ask a young girl: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” She cheerfully listed a(n) ____41____ range of dreams: vet, painter, computer coder. I listened with ____42____, but soon it changed into unease. She still had time to become any of those things. Yet at my age, no one was asking me that question anymore. More importantly, I had ____43____ asking myself that question. That conversation stayed in my mind, and I woke up the next morning still feeling ____44____. There are many reasons midlife often gets ____45____ as a period of “crisis,” sitting at the bottom of a U-shaped curve (曲线) of life happiness, but “as you begin to stop making decisions, it won’t be long before you have ____46____ actually making decisions,” one researcher said. I decided to ____47____. A(n) ____48____ Google search of “What are the hardest things you can do” led me to obstacle course racing (OCR, 障碍赛). Growing up as a skinny kid, I had always wanted to be ____49____. In reality, though, I was mostly picked last for teams and ____50____ the bench. OCR became my answer to the older man’s question. For the last six years, I’ve ____51____ almost every day to become something I always wanted to be as a little girl but never thought ____52____. As a competitive athlete, I’ve raced more than 50 times and ____53____ often in my age group. Nothing in my younger years ____54____ I could develop such abilities. However, by drawing on the perspective (思维方式), experience and wisdom I now possess as an adult, I made it happen. Your ____55____ may differ from mine, but you, too, can bring it to life. 41. A. familiar B. creative C. annoying D. impressive 42. A. admiration B. relief C. regret D. pride 43. A. delayed B. stopped C. risked D. finished 44. A. unsettled B. wronged C. committed D. inspired 45. A. mistaken B. labeled C. confirmed D. selected 46. A. advantage B. opportunity C. difficulty D. danger 47. A. quit B. seek C. act D. learn 48. A. routine B. frightening C. unexpected D. random 49. A. energetic B. athletic C. realistic D. romantic 50. A. warmed B. repaired C. cheered D. watched 51. A. operated B. trained C. competed D. worked 52. A. simple B. reliable C. possible D. sustainable 53. A. medaled B. struggled C. coached D. exercised 54. A. opposed B. insisted C. denied D. suggested 55. A. age B. problem C. ambition D. condition 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。 Lithium-ion (锂离子) batteries are found in everything from smartphones to cars. While they are generally very safe if stored and charged correctly, there are thousands of documented cases of them ____56____ (catch) fire — sometimes with deadly consequences. Researchers all over the world ____57____ (work) to solve the problem by developing safer batteries, for example by replacing the liquid electrolyt (电解质) with a more fire-resistant solid or gel. However, such solutions require significant changes to current production lines, a barrier ____58____ widespread adoption. Now, a team of researchers from The Chinese University of Hong Kong has proposed a change in lithium-ion battery design ____59____ could rapidly integrate into current manufacturing methods, because it ____60____ (simple) involves swapping chemicals in the existing electrolyte solution. The method ____61____ (detail) earlier this year in a study led by Yue Sun, now a postdoctoral fellow at Virginia Tech: “I think the most difficult thing for people to realize about batteries is that ____62____ you try to maximize performance, sometimes you reduce safety,” she said, explaining that increasing performance ____63____ (require) a focus on chemical reactions that happen at room temperature, while increasing safety focuses on reactions that happen at high temperatures. “So we came up with an idea ____64____ (break) this trade-off by designing a temperature-sensitive material, which can provide a good performance at room temperature, but can also offer good ____65____ (stable) at high temperatures.” 第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 66. 假定你是李华，你校英语报最近开设了“A Letter to the Principal（校长）”栏目，助力缓解高中学生心理压力。请你向该栏目投稿，内容包括： 1. 心理压力形成的原因； 2. 学校可采取的措施。 注意： 1. 词数80左右； 2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Principal, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 第二节(满分25 分) 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 I still remember the Provincial Handicraft (手工艺) Works Competition like it was yesterday. That day, I woke up with my heart pounding, holding my backpack tightly to my back as I rode to the venue. Inside were the materials for a homemade hand-woven bamboo birdcage with a separable feeding wooden dish. I had practised for months: splitting bamboo strips (竹条) to uniform thickness, weaving (编织) them into delicate patterns, and polishing every surface to a smooth finish. I only needed to repeat the process in the competition. It was my only shot at proving myself — until my bike tripped over a stone halfway there. The case fell to the road,unfortunately run over by a passing car. When I opened it, my stomach dropped: bamboo strips broken, the rattan cord (藤条) in a mess, the carved wooden feeding disk split into two pieces. I sank onto the sidewalk, hot tears burning my eyes. All the hope was gone in an instant. By the time I dragged myself into the competition hall, I was a mess, seating myself in a corner, feeling helpless and frustrated. That’s when Liam found me. I’d always known him as the quiet guy in the back of the handicraft class, the one who never missed a deadline and excelled every woodcarving and weaving project. His family’s situation wasn’t a secret — his dad’s leg injury, his mom working two jobs — and I knew how badly he needed the scholarship from this competition. So when he knelt down beside me, his voice soft, I thought he was just here to offer a few comforting words. I was wrong. He pulled out from his case some bamboo strips, some rattan cord, and a small block of polished wood. “When Professor Hayes helped me out of trouble during the preparation a few days ago, he told me to pay kindness forward.” he said. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: I stared at him, disbelief washing over me. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Thankful and also curious, I went to see Liam the second day. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $听力考试现在开始，第一节听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话读两遍。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。I've been feeling bored all day. 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What are your thoughts on IT so far? I wish I could tell you. My internet connection keeps cutting out. I've only seen the first part. doesn't noy. Oh, is this the new show everyone is talking about? What are your thoughts on IT so far? I wish I could tell you my internet connection keeps cutting out. I've only seen the first part. but annoying. 第一节到此结束，第二节听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟。听完后各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第六和第7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Do you think i'm too old to past my driving test? Of course not. You're only forty. My mom was five years old than you when he finally passed. Really, that makes me feel Better. You're never too old to learn. Learning new skills. When were older gives us deeper understanding. Good point. I was nervous and anxious when I was around twenty years old. That's partly why I didn't take my test then. Do you think it's silly to be worried . about IT now? Not at all. Studies show mature learners often perform Better because they have more patients and focus. Do you think i'm too old to past my driving test? Of course not. You're only forty. I mom was five years older than you when he finally passed. Really, that makes me feel Better. You're never too old to learn. Learning new skills when were older gives us deeper understanding. Good point. I was nervous and anxious when I was around twenty years old. That's partly why I didn't take my test then. Do you think it's silly to be worried . about IT now? Not at all. Studies show mature learners often perform Better because they have more patients and focus. 听下面一段对话，回答第八至第13个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Organizing this outdoor music festival is way harder than I thought. These dishes look amazing, but I simply have no appetite right now. What's causing the biggest headache? The park I want IT, is taken, and i'm still waiting for the council to give permits for us to use a different location. What about using the stadium instead? IT is too far away and some of the beams having confirmed if they are available. sounds like you've got a lot on your plate. yeah. I want in all to runs smoothly, but it's a nightmare. Let's try our luck at the nearby university later to see if we can use their sports field. Great plan. I'll finish this bite and will be on our way. Organizing this outdoor music festival is way harder than I thought. These dishes look amazing, but I simply have no appetite right now. What's causing the biggest headache? The park I want IT is taken, and i'm still waiting for the council to give permits for us to use a different location. What about using the stadium instead? IT is too far away, and some of the beans have been confirmed. If they are available. sounds like you've got a lot on your plate. Yeah, I want in all to runs smoothly, but it's a nightmare. Let's try our luck at the nearby university later to see if we can use their sports field. Great plan. I'll finish this bite and will be on our way. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13 3个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Do you have a moment to talk about decorating . my new place? sure. How's the move going so far? Well, i've lived at so many paint samples, but I can't decide. The walls are still plain, and I don't want to choose something i'll regret later. Have you thought about picking a light color to keep IT simple? Or you could start with some furniture you like and match the to that. I've considered that, but i'm not sure if the colors will look right together. It's hard to picture how everything will fit. I understand. I have some design magazine you can borrow. They'll give you ideas and show how colors and furniture go together. That sounds perfect. I can't wait. Everything will come together once you have a few ideas in place. Thank you so much for taking the time to talk with me about all this. Come on, don't be so polite. You've helped so many times before. Do you have a moment to talk about decorating . my new place? sure. How's the move going so far? Well, i've looked at so many paint samples, but I can't decide the walls are still plain, and I don't want to choose something i'll regret later. Have you thought about picking a light color to keep IT simple? Or you could start with some furniture you like and match the colors to that? I've considered that, but i'm not sure if the colors will look right together. It's hard to picture how everything will fit. I understand. I have some design magazine you can borrow. They'll give you ideas and show how colors and furniture go together. That sounds perfect. I can't wait. Everything will come together once you have a few ideas in place. Thank you so much for taking the time to talk with me about all this. Come on, don't be so polite. You've helped me so many times before. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17 4个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Hello, this is ada from view stream. Would you like to talk about your T. V subscription now? sure. Go ahead. I noticed you change to a package recently. Was there a reason for that? I wasn't really using IT enough to justify the cost, so I switched to a cheaper one. I also thought about canceling before. Oh, no, we've just started our best premium package for ten dollars more than the original fifty dollars with improved image quality. There is an additional five dollar fee for equipment, which is quite reasonable. That sounds interesting. What exactly is? This equipment . is a new set top box that offers more features such as extra movies on demand services and recording functions. That does sounds good. I love watching movies. How about I send over the details and you can decide? great. I'll take a look at the information carefully. I hope this new package meets my needs. Thanks a lot. Hello, this is ada from view dream. Would you like to talk about your T. V subscription now? sure. Go ahead. I noticed you change to a package recently. Was there a reason for that? I wasn't really using IT enough to justify the cost, so I switched to a cheaper one. I also what about cancelling before? Oh, no, we've just started our best premium package for ten dollars more than the original fifty dollars with improved image quality. There is an additional five dollar fee for equipment, which is quite reasonable. That sounds interesting. What exactly is this equipment . is a new set top box that offers more features such as extra movies on demand services and recording functions. That does sounds good. I love watching movies. How about I send over the details and you can decide? great. I'll take a look at the information carefully. I hope this new package meets my needs. Thanks a lot. 听下面一段独白，回答第18至第23个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Welcome to the grand free experience. I'm Charles, and today i'll take you into the world. A professional grand pre racing you're in for a nonstop day will start here in the area area. This is where the engineers and mechanics prepare the race cars before they hit the track. Every second counts in grand pre racing, from adJusting the wheels to perfecting engine performance. And about fifty minutes we'll head to the pit lane here. Pit crews change tires and refuel the cars in record time. Sometimes in just a few seconds, you'll see how they do IT right in front of your eyes. It's amazing. At eleven thirty AM, we will check out the control center. This is a key part of the race where teams watch everything and make quick decisions. By noon, you'll be seated in the V, I, P stands, ready to watch the races, warm up their cars, and then take off for the first lab ten minutes later. There is never a dull moment in the world of grand pre racing. Welcome to the grand pre experience. I'm Charles, and today i'll take you into the world a professional grand pre racing you're in for a non stop day. We'll start here in the garage area. This is where the engineers and mechanics prepare the race cars before they hit the track every second counts. And grand per racing from adJusting the wheels to perfecting engine performance in about fifteen minutes, we'll head to the pit lane here. Pit crews change tires and refuel the cars in record time. Sometimes in just a few seconds, you'll see how they do IT right in front of your eyes. It's amazing. At eleven thirty AM, we will check out the control center. This is a key part of the race where teams watch everything and make quick decisions. By noon, you'll be seated in the V, IP stands, ready to watch the races, warm up their cars and then take off for the first lab ten minutes later. There is never a dull moment in the world of grand pre racing. 第二节到此结束，现在你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。听力部分到此结束。