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宁波市2025学年第一学期期末九校联考高二英语试题 第Ⅰ卷 第一部分：听力 （共两节；满分30分） 第一节：（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where will the woman probably go? A. The café. B. The mall. C. The bookstore. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: I’ll wait for you in the bookstore across the mall. W: OK. I’m just going to be window-shopping and I may try some things on. M: If I get bored with the bookstore, I’ll go to the café for a drink. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers talking about? A. Where to perform. B. How to have a debate. C. Which club to join. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: I always liked acting and I think I’d enjoy doing it in a stage performance. M: Oh, I don’t think the Acting Club is for me. W: You like to argue with others, don’t you? I suggest you sign up for the Debate Club. M: That sounds greatly fun. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When does the man usually practice yoga? A. At 5:00. B. At 6:00. C. At 6:30. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: Harry, what time do you get up? M: I normally get up at 6o’clock but sometimes I have to be up by five. W: Do you practice yoga in the morning? M: Yes. I usually practice it half an hour later after I get up. 4. 此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the woman’s main concern about planting bamboo? A. It is expensive to maintain. B. It might grow out of control. C. It will attract too many birds. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: I think we should plant something tall and fast-growing here. Bamboo could be a good choice — it creates a natural screen and attracts some birds. W: Bamboo? But I heard it spreads too quickly and might spread throughout the whole garden. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman mean? A. She’s unable to help the man. B. She doesn’t understand the man. C. She gave the change to someone else. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: Pardon me, Miss. Do you have change for a dollar? W: I’m afraid not, you’ll have to ask someone else. 第二节：（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. Why is the woman talking to the man? A. Because of not getting the promised discount. B. Because of the impolite attitude of the salesgirl. C. Because of the poor quality of the goods she bought. 7. What will the man give to the woman? A. A new product. B. A letter of apology. C. Some money. 【答案】6. A 7. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Excuse me, I’m looking for the... are you the manager? M: Yes, I am. What can I do for you? W: I bought this yesterday, but I didn’t look at the receipt until today — and I’m shocked that I didn’t get the discount that you are advertising. I thought that this item would be 25% off! M: May I take a look? Hmm... it says it was checked out on register four — that’s Heather. She is new on staff, so she probably didn’t know about the sale. I’m very sorry about that. I’ll fix the problem right away and get you some cash. W: Thanks very much. I’ll just be waiting over there. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. When does the conversation probably take place? A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. In the evening. 9. What is the real purpose of Laura’s call? A. To invite Roger and Millie to a meal. B. To inform Roger and Millie of a wedding. C. To confirm the appointment with Roger and Millie. 10. Why can’t Roger accept the invitation? A. He is going on a business trip. B. He is going to attend a wedding. C. He is going to visit his former colleagues. 【答案】8. B 9. A 10. B 【解析】 【原文】W: Hello, Roger. It’s Laura. M: Laura, How are you? W: Fine. How are things with you and Millie? M: Great...fine...everything’s fine. We’ve got all Millie’s sisters round for lunch at the moment. W: Yes, I can hear you’re busy! Listen, I won’t keep you. I was just phoning to ask if you and Millie are doing anything next Saturday night. If not, would you like to come for a meal? Patrick and Colin are coming over, and we thought it would be nice if you were there too. M: We can’t, I’m afraid. An old mate of mine from college is getting married up in Scotland, and we’re going up there for the wedding. What a shame! It’d be nice to see you all again. W: Yeah, it is a shame. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. What does the woman think of a career in Economics? A. Promising. B. Challenging. C. Boring. 12. What skill will the woman mainly learn from the course in Economics? A. Time management. B. Note-taking. C. Financial planning. 13. What extra course will the woman probably take? A. Travel and Business. B. Statistics. C. Public Relations. 【答案】11. A 12. C 13. B 【解析】 【原文】W: Dr. Twain. I’m considering taking your course in Economics. Would you mind giving me some advice? M: Absolutely not. W: Well, I have been discussing it with my parents and they are concerned that it will not be easy for me to get a well-paid job with a degree in Economics. But I think it’s a great career in the future. M: I agree with you. A large part of this course is dedicated to teaching students how to manage finances. I would also recommend that you take a course in time management or note-taking, as these can be useful in planning your workload. W: I’ll remember that. M: Now, are you interested in any of the other subjects? W: Yes, I’m interested in Travel and Business. M: That is really worth learning; however, be aware that it is challenging. What about Public Relations? It’s tiring but useful. W: I’m not sure that I would enjoy that course. How about Statistics? M: Yes, I would recommend that course. It would be related to entering the economic industry. W: OK. I’ll take it. Thank you! 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. Who is the woman? A. An immigration officer. B. A police officer. C. A flight attendant. 15. What does the woman remind the man to do? A. Sign a housing contract. B. declare his personal laptop. C. extend his passport in time. 16. What do we know about the man? A. He is visiting his father in Nottingham. B. He is living in a shared apartment off campus. C. He is a new student at a university in the U.K. 17. How will the man’s study and living costs be covered? A. He will work while studying. B. He has received a full scholarship. C. His family has settled the expenses. 【答案】14. A 15. C 16. C 17. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Can I see your passport, please? M: Is this line for non-residents? W: Yes it is. Residents can queue up in the lines to my right. M: OK. Here’s my passport. W: What’s the expiration date on your passport? M: I think it’s coming up maybe in a few months. It was renewed in Beijing, so the new expiration date is on the last page. W: I see. Yes, you’ll need to renew your passport in a few months. Make sure you don’t let it expire while you are in the U.K. M: I won’t. W: Do you have anything to declare? M: No, I don’t have anything to declare. W: How long will you be staying in the U.K? M: I’ll be here about a year. W: What is the purpose of your stay? M: I’ll be studying. I’m doing an MBA at Nottingham University. W: Where will you be staying? M: I have a housing contract with the university. I’ll be in a dorm room on campus. W: How do you plan on paying for your living costs and tuition fees while you are here? M: My father has already paid for that in advance. Here are the receipts. W: OK. Have a good stay. Here’s your passport and your documents. M: Thank you very much. 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 X-rays used for in the process? A. For sorting the types of seeds. B. For checking the quality of seeds. C. For counting the amount of seeds. 19. Why are seeds stored in frozen environment? A. To preserve seeds for a long term. B. To safeguard the transportation of seeds. C. To solve the problems of climate change. 20. What is the speech mainly about? A. The global network of seed banks. B. The working system of seed banks. C. The major challenges of seed banks. 【答案】18. B 19. A 20. B 【解析】 【原文】M: Currently, there are over 1,000 seed banks located all over the world. How does the seed bank work? First, scientists from all over the world collect endangered and useful wild species, put them in a paper or cotton bag to prevent them from getting bad, and send them to the seed bank. Once the seeds arrive, they’re dried and preserved in a special room. After that, X-rays confirm that the seeds are undamaged and that no insects are hidden inside. The seeds are then frozen, stored in special containers and then placed in huge freezers at -20°C for long-term storage, which allows the seeds to be preserved for decades and reawakened when required. One of the most famous seed banks, Svalbard International Seed Bank, now holds more than one million seed samples. It is located deep in a frozen Arctic mountain in Norway. As Earth is facing huge challenges like climate change, these seed banks are surely significant to safeguard the future of the world’s food supply. 第二部分：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） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。 A Hey, fellow writers and story lovers! A wealth of engaging writing competitions is calling for your original creativity! We’re talking cash prizes, publications, and skill boosts that’ll make your writing pop. Whether you’re drawn to flash fiction or longer, richer stories — there’s a spot that fits you perfectly. Check out the information of three handpicked competitions below and kickstart your first entry! Anthology Short Story Competition 2025 The International Anthology (选集) Short Story Competition is inviting entries of original, uncirculated short stories no longer than 1,500 words. The winner will receive €1,000 and their story will be published in Anthology. There are second and third prizes of €250 and €150. The entry fee for one story is €15 up to 31 March and then €18. The closing date is 31 July. Website: https://anthology-magazine.com/awards/short-story-competition/ The Edinburgh Short Story Award 2025 The Edinburgh Short Story Award is an international competition that is run by Scottish Arts Trust. The Short Story Award is given for original, unpublished short fiction under 2,000 words. The prizes are £3,000, £500, and £250. There are also prizes given for the Isobel Lodge Award for the best story by an unpublished writer resident in Scotland (£750), the Write Flash Mango Award for stories that are fun, amusing or bizarre (£300) and the First Write Award for the best story by an unpublished writer (£300). The entry fee is £11 per story. The closing date is 28 February. Website: www.scottishartsaward.org/short-story/ New Writers Flash Fiction Competition 2025 New Writers is inviting entries for its Flash Fiction Competition, which is for short fiction on any theme up to 300 words. The first prize is £1,100, and there are second and third prizes of £300 and £200. The three winning entries will be published on the New Writers website and in a forthcoming anthology. The head judge this year is Shreya Sen-Handley, a former award-winning author. Any writer may enter. All entries must be original and unreleased. There is an entry fee of £10 for one flash fiction, £19 for two and £27 for three. £1 from each entry will be donated to First Story, a creative writing charity for young people. A limited number of free entries are available for low-income writers. The closing date is 31 January. Website: https://newwriters.org.uk/flash-fiction-competition/ 21. If a writer submits 2 short stories to the Anthology competition March 15, what will the total entry fee be? A. £30. B. £15. C. £36. D. £18. 22. How will a portion of the entry fee from the New Writers Flash Fiction Competition be used? A. To pay the head judge Shreya Sen-Handley. B. To provide cash prizes for future competitions. C. To fund a creative writing charity for the youth. D. To engage the press to publish the winning entries. 23. What do all three writing competitions have in common? A. All guarantee publication for the winning entries. B. All require entries to be original and unpublished. C. All offer free entry options for low-income writers. D. All require a maximum word count of 1,500 words. 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了三项精选写作比赛的参赛要求、奖金设置、报名费及截止日期等信息，面向不同风格的创作者。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Anthology Short Story Competition 2025”部分中的“The entry fee for one story is €15 up to 31 March and then €18.(截至3月31日，一篇故事的报名费为15欧元，之后为18欧元。)”可知，3月15日提交作品仍在优惠期内，一篇作品报名费15欧元，两篇则为15×2=30欧元。故选A项。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据“New Writers Flash Fiction Competition 2025”部分中的“£1 from each entry will be donated to First Story, a creative writing charity for young people.(每篇参赛作品将有1英镑捐赠给First Story，这是一个面向年轻人的创意写作慈善机构。)”可知，该比赛报名费的一部分将用于资助面向青少年的创意写作慈善事业。故选C项。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Anthology Short Story Competition 2025”中的“original, uncirculated short stories(原创、未传播的短篇故事)”、“The Edinburgh Short Story Award 2025”中的“original, unpublished short fiction(原创、未出版的短篇故事)”以及“New Writers Flash Fiction Competition 2025”中的“All entries must be original and unreleased.(所有参赛作品必须是原创且未发表的。)”可知，三项比赛的共同要求是参赛作品必须原创且未出版。故选B项。 B After Stewart and Debbie Wilder lost their 17-year-old son Cameron in a car accident in 2013, holiday decorations became the last thing on their minds. “We haven’t put anything up in three years. It’s all stayed boxed up,” Debbie told KTVI in 2016. “Cameron’s friends come over for Thanksgiving or Christmas but we don’t have him anymore.” Yet in December 2016, their home was glowing with strings of white Christmas lights — it wasn’t the Wilders, but a stranger, who made the house twinkle again.30-year-old Carson Zickgraf, who runs a professional light-hanging business, CZ Enterprises LLC, is on a mission: to brighten the lives of families affected by the loss of beloved ones, especially during the holiday seasons. “I started crying when I saw the lights,” Debbie recalled. “It was really special.” Since 2015, Zickgraf has donated his services to more than two dozen families, most of whom are strangers he learns about through a local support group. He usually knocks on the door to tell the family his plan before hanging the lights; if the family is out, he’ll put up some lights as a surprise. The project began by chance. Zickgraf was decorating a client’s house, when the client mentioned that his neighbors were having a hard time that holiday season because their son just passed away. He immediately sent his crew to decorate their home, and the family was overjoyed. Having lost two friends himself, Zickgraf saw this as a calling: “You can do small things like mowing lawns or buying meals, but you always wish you could do more. There is something special about Christmas lights. They warm the spirit.” Before each job, Zickgraf prepares with great care: if he speaks to the family beforehand, he asks for the deceased’s favorite light colors; for surprises, he reads online memorials to infer the colors that the deceased might have liked. When Zickgraf sends his paid staff to carry out a task, he doesn’t tell them the backstory out of respect for the family’s privacy, though the workers sometimes figure it out on their own. On several occasions, when the employees found out who the lights were for, they stopped the clock and refused to take pay. “We can’t take away their grief,” Zickgraf said, “but we can make the holidays a little cheerier by letting in some light.” 24. What can be inferred about the Wilders from the first two paragraphs? A. They hired Zickgraf to decorate their house in 2016. B. They donated Christmas lights to other families in need. C. They were too grief-stricken to decorate for holidays after 2013. D. They stopped hosting friends for holiday gatherings after Cameron’s death. 25. What initially inspired Zickgraf to launch the light-decoration project? A. A wish to alleviate his own sorrow. B. A request from the local support network. C. A desire to expand the influence of his business. D. A casual mention from a client about his neighbors’ loss. 26. What can be concluded from the reactions of Zickgraf’s employees? A. They are dissatisfied with their pay. B. They hope for recognition from the families. C. They are willing to contribute to the meaningful project. D. They are required to keep the families’backstories secret. 27. Which of the following can best describe Carson Zickgraf? A. Compassionate and thoughtful. B. Ambitious and outspoken. C. Modest and determined. D. Humorous and skillful. 【答案】24. C 25. D 26. C 27. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了Wilder夫妇丧子后无心装饰节日，陌生人Zickgraf免费为其挂灯。他受客户启发，为众多丧亲家庭免费布置灯饰，以细心善举抚慰伤痛，为节日带去温暖与希望。 【24题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“After Stewart and Debbie Wilder lost their 17-year-old son Cameron in a car accident in 2013, holiday decorations became the last thing on their minds. “We haven’t put anything up in three years. It’s all stayed boxed up,” Debbie told KTVI in 2016.( 2013年，斯图尔特和黛比·怀尔德失去了他们17岁的儿子卡梅隆，当时他遭遇了一场车祸。此后，他们就再也没想过要布置节日装饰。“我们已经三年没挂过任何装饰了。所有的装饰品都一直放在箱子里没拿出来过。”黛比在2016年接受KTVI 采访时说道)”可知，他们在2013年之后因悲痛过度而无法为节日进行装饰。故选C。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“The project began by chance. Zickgraf was decorating a client’s house, when the client mentioned that his neighbors were having a hard time that holiday season because their son just passed away. He immediately sent his crew to decorate their home, and the family was overjoyed.(这个项目是偶然产生的。齐克格拉夫当时正在为客户家进行装修，这时客户提到他家的邻居在这个节日季过得非常艰难，因为他们的儿子刚刚去世了。他立刻派了他的团队去为那户人家进行装修，这家人非常高兴)”可知，最初促使齐克格拉夫启动“光装饰”项目的原因是一位客户不经意间提及其邻居遭遇的损失一事。故选D。 【26题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“On several occasions, when the employees found out who the lights were for, they stopped the clock and refused to take pay.(有好几次，当员工们得知这些灯是为谁而亮着的时候，他们便停止计时并拒绝领取工资)”可知，齐克格拉夫公司的员工愿意为这个有意义的项目贡献自己的力量。故选C。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Yet in December 2016, their home was glowing with strings of white Christmas lights — it wasn’t the Wilders, but a stranger, who made the house twinkle again.30-year-old Carson Zickgraf, who runs a professional light-hanging business, CZ Enterprises LLC, is on a mission: to brighten the lives of families affected by the loss of beloved ones, especially during the holiday seasons.(然而在2016年12月，他们家中挂满了洁白的圣诞彩灯——并非威尔德一家，而是另一位陌生人让这栋房子再次闪耀起来。30岁的卡森·齐克格拉夫经营着一家专业的彩灯安装公司，名为CZ企业有限公司。他的目标是：为那些因失去亲人而生活受到影响的家庭带来光明，尤其是在节日期间)”以及第三段“He usually knocks on the door to tell the family his plan before hanging the lights; if the family is out, he’ll put up some lights as a surprise.(他通常会在挂灯之前先敲门告知家人自己的计划；如果家人不在家，他会提前挂上一些灯作为惊喜)”可知，卡森·齐克格拉夫善良且体贴。故选A。 C Have you ever struggled to follow a conversation in a crowded café, with clattering dishes and chattering voices drowning out your friend? You might think it’s a sign of hearing problems, but new research published in PLOS One tells a different story — this difficulty often lies in how your brain processes sound, not your ears themselves. Led by Bonnie Lau from the University of Washington School of Medicine, the study tested 49 participants divided into three groups: those with autism (自闭症), those with fetal alcohol syndrome (胎儿酒精综合症), and neurotypical (神经正常的) individuals. All had normal hearing, but their ability to understand speech in noisy settings varied greatly. The key finding was that cognitive ability strongly influenced their performance, and this link held true across all three groups, regardless of diagnosis. To confirm their assumption, researchers designed a computer-based task. Participants listened to a male speaker’s commands (e.g., “Ready, Eagle, go to Green Five now”) while two background voices grew gradually louder. They had to focus on the main speaker and select the matching colored and numbered box. Afterward, they took standardized intelligence tests covering verbal skills, nonverbal ability, and mental reasoning. The results showed a clear connection between intellectual ability and speech perception in noisy environments. Lau explained that listening in complex settings requires heavy cognitive work. The brain must separate different speech streams, focus on the target speaker, block background noise, decode language, and even use social skills like smiling or nodding — all of which increase cognitive load. This challenges the common misconception that listening difficulties always mean hearing loss. “You don’t have to have a hearing loss to struggle in noisy places,” Lau noted. While acknowledging that the study’s small sample size means its results require further application, Lau emphasized that the findings offer practical insights. For example, in classrooms, having students seated closer to the teacher or providing hearing-assistive tools can help, especially for neurodivergent (神经多样化的) individuals or those with lower cognitive ability. So, next time you find it hard to hear in a crowd, don’t blame your ears. Your cognitive ability plays a key role, and small changes to your surroundings can make a big difference. 28. Why does the author mention a crowded cafe at the beginning of the passage? A. To share a personal annoyance. B. To introduce a new research finding. C. To explore the underlying causes of noise. D. To warn about hearing damage from loud noise. 29. What BEST explains the link between cognitive ability and listening difficulties in complex settings? A. Hearing loss increases the difficulty of processing speech. B. The brain fails to recognize different types of background noise. C. The brain prioritizes employing social skills over decoding language. D. Multiple cognitive tasks performed at the same time burden the brain. 30. What is Bonnie Lau’s attitude towards the implication of the study’s findings? A. Doubtful. B. Cautious C. Supportive. D. Critical. 31. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Hearing loss is the main reason for difficulty following conversations in noisy places. B. Neurodivergent people have poorer speech perception than neurotypical ones in noise. C. Environmental adjustments can significantly improve communication in noisy settings. D. Cognitive processing is the primary source of difficulty in understanding speech in crowds. 【答案】28. B 29. D 30. B 31. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。围绕“嘈杂环境下听懂对话的核心原因”展开，介绍了一项新研究发现。 【28题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Have you ever struggled to follow a conversation in a crowded café, with clattering dishes and chattering voices drowning out your friend? You might think it’s a sign of hearing problems, but new research published in PLOS One tells a different story — this difficulty often lies in how your brain processes sound, not your ears themselves. (你是否曾在拥挤的咖啡馆里费力跟上对话，餐具碰撞声和嘈杂的人声盖过了朋友的声音？你可能会认为这是听力出问题的信号，但发表在《PLOS One》上的新研究却给出了不同的结论，这种困难往往源于你的大脑处理声音的方式，而非你的耳朵本身)”可知，作者以拥挤咖啡馆的场景开篇，是为了引出一项新的研究发现。故选B项。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Lau explained that listening in complex settings requires heavy cognitive work. The brain must separate different speech streams, focus on the target speaker, block background noise, decode language, and even use social skills like smiling or nodding — all of which increase cognitive load. (Lau解释说，在复杂环境中聆听需要大量的认知工作。大脑必须区分不同的语音流、聚焦目标说话人、屏蔽背景噪音、解码语言，甚至还要运用微笑或点头这类社交技能，所有这些都会增加认知负荷)”可知，在复杂环境中聆听需要同时执行多项认知任务，这会给大脑带来负担，从而导致聆听困难。故选D项。 【30题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“While acknowledging that the study’s small sample size means its results require further application, Lau emphasized that the findings offer practical insights. (虽然承认研究的样本量较小，意味着其结果需要进一步验证，但Lau也强调该发现具有实际应用价值)”可知，Lau既有保留(因为样本小、需更多验证)，又肯定了研究的实用价值，说明态度是谨慎的。故选B项。 【31题详解】 主旨大意题。第一段以拥挤咖啡馆的常见场景切入，引出研究核心结论——嘈杂环境下的聆听困难源于大脑认知处理，而非听力问题；第二段介绍了研究的实验设计，包括参与者分组和核心发现；第三段描述了具体实验过程；第四段解释了认知负荷的作用机制；第五段研究人员指出研究样本量较小的局限性，同时强调其实际应用价值；第六段总结全文，呼应开篇，再次强调认知能力的核心作用。由此可知，全文通过研究表明，在嘈杂环境中理解对话的困难主要源于认知处理能力。故选D项。 D Vogue’s recent landmark report has uncovered a cruel fact about the fashion industry: 97% of models at New York, London, Milan and Paris fashion shows wear UK size 4 to 8 (equal to XS to S in Chinese sizes), exposing that the industry’s talk of body positivity is nothing but empty slogans. Despite body positivity being a popular term in fashion circles, the commitment to size inclusivity remains superficial (肤浅的) and unfulfilled. Based on data collected from 198 shows and presentations by Vogue Business, the report reveals striking differences in the runway representation this season. Merely 2% of models fall into the “mid-size” category (UK 10-16), and less than 1% are defined as “plus-size” (UK 18+). This stands in sharp contrast to the UK’s average dress size of 16, meaning high fashion’s beauty standards still favor extreme thinness, far slimmer than the UK average dress size — even size 8 models struggle to establish successful careers in the industry. The narrow beauty standard promoted on the catwalk has a “ripple effect” (连锁反应), shaping trends on e-commerce platforms, in magazines, and even in mainstream advertising. For instance, brands like Marks & Spencer and Zara are showing a clear preference for the idealized images in advertisements, and were once sued by the Advertising Standards Authority for featuring “unhealthily thin” models. Even when plus-size representation is attempted, it is often no more than a symbolic gesture, with advertising designers hiring just one plus-size model per project as a mere formality. Worse still, since the pandemic, the rise of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and increased screen time have fueled the craze for thinness. Elektra Kotsoni, deputy director of Vogue Business, describes the situation as pretty “dire”, noting that more female editors than ever are complaining about models’ extreme thinness. A reader survey found 48% feel pressured to lose weight to be fashionable, and 13% have used weight-loss drugs. Leading fashion figures, including editors from The Times, British Vogue, and Elle UK, have voiced concerns about the normalization of skeletal models, echoing the dangerous “heroin chic” trend of the 1990s that shocked the public decades ago. 32. According to Vogue’s report, what is the reality of model sizes on major fashion runways? A. That most models are limited to a narrow size range. B. That the typical model size is in line with the national average. C. That mid-size models comprise the majority in the fashion shows. D. That plus-size models have gained equal representation on runways. 33. The examples of Marks & Spencer and Zara are used to illustrate that ________. A. some brands are leading the way in promoting body positivity B. the thin ideal from the runway has influenced wider media practices C. these brands have suffered substantial losses due to the controversy D. the Advertising Standards Authority has banned the use of thin models 34. The underlined word “dire” used to describe the situation by Elektra Kotsoni probably means ________. A. favourable B. awful C. complex D. common 35. Which of the following would be the most suitable title for this passage? A. A Statistical Overview: Varied Model Sizes in the Fashion World. B. A Positive Shift: Body Positivity is Reshaping the Fashion Industry. C. An Industry Debate: Internal Concerns Over the Public Health Standards. D. Beyond the Trend: The Unmet Commitment to Size Diversity in Fashion. 【答案】32. A 33. B 34. B 35. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。揭示了时尚行业在“身材积极”口号下，实际仍以极端纤瘦为审美标准，对尺码多样性的承诺并未真正兑现的现状。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Vogue’s recent landmark report has uncovered a cruel fact about the fashion industry: 97% of models at New York, London, Milan and Paris fashion shows wear UK size 4 to 8 (equal to XS to S in Chinese sizes), exposing that the industry’s talk of body positivity is nothing but empty slogans. (《Vogue》近期具有里程碑意义的报告揭露了时尚界一个残酷的事实：在纽约、伦敦、米兰和巴黎时装周上，97%的模特穿着英国尺码4到8号(相当于中国的 XS到S码)，这暴露了该行业所谓的“身材积极”不过是空口号)”可知，大多数模特的尺码被限制在一个很窄的范围内。故选A。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“The narrow beauty standard promoted on the catwalk has a “ripple effect” (连锁反应), shaping trends on e-commerce platforms, in magazines, and even in mainstream advertising. For instance, brands like Marks & Spencer and Zara are showing a clear preference for the idealized images in advertisements, and were once sued by the Advertising Standards Authority for featuring “unhealthily thin” models. (T台上宣扬的狭隘审美标准产生了“连锁反应”，影响了电商平台、杂志甚至主流广告的趋势。例如，玛莎百货和Zara等品牌在广告中明显偏好理想化的纤瘦形象，甚至曾因使用“不健康的纤瘦”模特而被广告标准管理局起诉)”可知，这些例子是为了说明T台的纤瘦审美影响了更广泛的媒体实践。故选B。 【34题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第四段“Worse still, since the pandemic, the rise of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and increased screen time have fueled the craze for thinness. Elektra Kotsoni, deputy director of Vogue Business, describes the situation as pretty “dire”, noting that more female editors than ever are complaining about models’ extreme thinness. (更糟糕的是，疫情以来，司美格鲁肽等减肥药的流行和屏幕使用时间的增加，进一步助长了对纤瘦的狂热。《Vogue Business》的副总监Elektra Kotsoni形容这种情况非常____，指出越来越多的女性编辑抱怨模特过于极端的纤瘦)”可知，疫情后对纤瘦的追求加剧了，更多编辑公开批评模特过度消瘦的现象，因此，Elektra Kotsoni用dire来形容这种现状，意在强调其严峻、糟糕甚至危险的程度，与“awful (糟糕的)”含义接近。故选B。 【35题详解】 主旨大意题。文章第一段揭示了时尚界尺码范围狭窄的现状，指出“身材积极”只是口号；第二段通过数据说明尺码多样性严重不足；第三段阐述了纤瘦审美的连锁负面影响；第四段指出疫情后情况进一步恶化。由此可知，全文核心是时尚行业对尺码多样性的承诺并未真正兑现，只是流于表面，因此“Beyond the Trend: The Unmet Commitment to Size Diversity in Fashion. (超越潮流：时尚界对尺码多样性未兑现的承诺)”最适合作为文章标题。故选D。 第二节：（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，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。 Have you noticed how deeply AI is integrating into kids’ lives? Last month, I watched my 8-year-old niece learn math from an AI tutor one minute and laugh at AI-generated cartoons the next. My nephew, too, is obsessed with his smart, chatty doll and can’t tear himself away from it. Honestly, AI has made kids’ learning and play more dynamic and fun. ____36____. It’s time to pause and think about how kids can safely navigate growth in this digital era. Direct risks aren’t theoretical — they come from the misuse or malfunction of AI. Kids sometimes use AI to copy homework, or create “deepfake” videos to bully classmates. ____37____. Some chatbots even encourage self-harming behaviour among children. Let’s be real, most little ones lack the ability to use AI responsibly or distinguish fact from falsehood, which put them at a higher risk. Beyond these obvious risks, more hidden ones arise even when AI works as designed. My niece told me that after she watched a recommended video, her tablet would show her similar content over and over again. ____38____. These are what people called “information bubbles” — trapping people in a narrow cycle of content. For kids who are still developing thinking skills, this kind of controlled information flow may limit their perspectives and affect cognitive growth ____39____. My nephew, for instance, prefers talking to his AI companion over his classmates. Unlike humans, the AI toy rarely argues or criticizes. What’s worrying is that if kids overly rely on this one-sided way of communication, they might lose the ability to handle disagreements or reach compromises when they grow up. To address these issues, we need both immediate actions and long-term strategies. Governments should set age limits on certain AI apps, while parents should evaluate AI tools for their kids carefully. ____40____. As a place where much of childhood plays out, they should take advantage of the educational setting to teach things that AI can’t: how to debate, how to cooperate, and perhaps even how to appreciate different viewpoints. A. Beyond these efforts, schools play a key role B. AI tutors occasionally supply inaccurate content C. AI has undoubtedly made learning more engaging for students D. One-sided relationships with AI chatbots present a similar danger E. Consequently, strict parental control over screen time is crucially important F. The technology can quickly learn users’ preferences and created “echo chambers” G. However, these benefits come with significant risks that demand our shared attention 【答案】36. G 37. B 38. F 39. D 40. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。分析了人工智能在儿童生活中日益普及带来的好处与风险，并提出了相应的应对措施。 【36题详解】 上文“Honestly, AI has made kids’ learning and play more dynamic and fun. (说实话，人工智能让孩子们的学习和玩耍变得更加生动有趣)”阐述了AI的好处，下文“It’s time to pause and think about how kids can safely navigate growth in this digital era. (现在是时候停下来思考一下，孩子们应该如何在这个数字时代安全地适应成长过程了)”及“Direct risks aren’t theoretical (直接风险并非理论上的)”提到风险。G选项“然而，这些好处伴随着重大风险，需要我们共同关注”起到承上启下的作用，衔接自然。故选G。 【37题详解】 上文“Direct risks aren’t theoretical — they come from the misuse or malfunction of AI. Kids sometimes use AI to copy homework, or create “deepfake” videos to bully classmates. (直接风险并非理论上的，它们来自AI的误用或故障。孩子们有时会用AI抄作业，或制作“深度伪造”视频欺负同学)”列举了AI的误用，下文“Some chatbots even encourage self-harming behaviour among children. (一些聊天机器人甚至会鼓励儿童自残行为)”继续说明风险。B选项“AI辅导老师偶尔会提供不准确的内容”补充了AI故障的具体表现，符合上下文逻辑。故选B。 【38题详解】 上文“My niece told me that after she watched a recommended video, her tablet would show her similar content over and over again. (我侄女告诉我，她看完一个推荐视频后，平板会反复给她推送类似内容)”描述了类似信息反复推送的现象，下文“These are what people called “information bubbles” — trapping people in a narrow cycle of content. (这就是人们所说的“信息茧房”效应—— 把人困在狭窄的内容循环里)”对此现象进行了定义与解释。F选项“这项技术能快速学习用户偏好并制造‘回声室效应’”承接上文的推送现象，引出下文的“信息茧房”概念，逻辑连贯。故选F。 【39题详解】 下文“My nephew, for instance, prefers talking to his AI companion over his classmates. Unlike humans, the AI toy rarely argues or criticizes. What’s worrying is that if kids overly rely on this one-sided way of communication, they might lose the ability to handle disagreements or reach compromises when they grow up. (比如，我侄子比起和同学聊天，更喜欢和他的AI伙伴聊天。与人类不同，这个AI玩具很少反驳或批评。令人担忧的是，如果孩子过度依赖这种单向的交流方式，他们长大后可能会失去处理分歧或妥协的能力)”讨论了与AI单向关系的风险。D选项“与AI聊天机器人的单向关系也存在类似的危险”总起该段，引出下文的具体例子。故选D。 【40题详解】 上文“To address these issues, we need both immediate actions and long-term strategies. Governments should set age limits on certain AI apps, while parents should evaluate AI tools for their kids carefully. (为了解决这些问题，我们需要立即行动和长期策略。政府应对某些AI应用设置年龄限制，家长也应仔细评估孩子使用的AI工具)”提到了政府和家长的作用，下文“As a place where much of childhood plays out, they should take advantage of the educational setting to teach things that AI can’t: how to debate, how to cooperate, and perhaps even how to appreciate different viewpoints. (作为儿童成长的主要场所，学校应该利用教育环境教授AI无法传授的内容：如何辩论、如何合作，甚至如何欣赏不同的观点)”则转向了学校的作用。A 选项“除了这些努力，学校也起着关键作用”承接上文的多方行动，引出下文学校的具体作用，衔接自然。故选A。 第三部分：语言运用 （共两节，满分35分） 第一节：完形填空 （共15小题；每小题1分；满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Recently, I read a magazine article stating that people tend to turn into their parents as they age. The ____41____ signs include complaining about the weather, choosing comfort over style in clothing, going to bed early, and repeating family recipes — like my mom’s Sunday roast beef, a British tradition I once laughed at. ____42____, this usually starts at 45, but I am certain it doesn’t ____43____ me, even though I’m 47. I’ve always lived differently. My parents had a big house with a ping-pong table and ____44____ weekly tournaments （锦标赛）; I rent a small flat near a recreation center for indoor tennis. Mom loved vegetable gardening, but I only grow flowers in small pots. I ____45____ camper-van trips (Dad’s favorite) and Sunday roasts, nor do I ____46____ and suddenly wake up while watching TV or moan about rain when it delays. My daughter disagreed when I showed her the article. “Mom, you’re just like them,” she said as I ____47____ more chocolate cake, citing calories. “Grandma always counted calories!” She also pointed out I use Mom’s vintage teacups — ones I used to call “old-fashioned”. Her words made me ____48____. Later, I noticed that a friend ____49____ her house with wallpaper like her mom’s, and my sister _____50_____ bought a ping-pong table for neighbors. I somehow caught myself humming Dad’s favorite Tony Bennett songs. It was then that I realized these similarities are actually rather _____51_____. I found home’s familiarity in Dad’s cuckoo clock and Mom’s split pea soup. So, instead of resisting, I learned to _____52_____ this change. Last week, I even made Mom’s roast beef — it tasted like _____53_____. I guess I’ve unknowingly become a mini _____54_____ of my parents, and I must admit: I don’t just like it; I’m _____55_____ for it. 41. A. rare B. typical C. random D. secret 42. A. Unluckily B. Ultimately C. Theoretically D. Slowly 43. A. apply to B. contribute to C. appeal to D. occur to 44. A. watched B. held C. missed D. canceled 45. A. expect B. prefer C. organise D. dislike 46. A. doze off B. turn off C. drop off D. cut off 47. A. baked B. refused C. consumed D. shared 48. A. hesitate B. defend C. reflect D. admit 49. A. tidied B. traded C. departed D. decorated 50. A. even B. merely C. roughly D. still 51. A. annoying B. entertaining C. comforting D. encouraging 52. A. embrace B. deny C. ignore D. manage 53. A. growth B. memory C. failure D. success 54. A. variety B. vision C. virtue D. version 55. A. sorry B. ready C. grateful D. regretful 【答案】41. B 42. C 43. A 44. B 45. D 46. A 47. B 48. C 49. D 50. A 51. C 52. A 53. B 54. D 55. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，作者看到杂志称人到年纪会越来越像父母，虽已47岁却坚信自己是例外，还细数和父母的种种不同。但在女儿的提醒下，作者逐渐发现自己身上早已出现父母的影子，最终领悟到这份相似的温暖，坦然接纳甚至感恩这份与父母的联结。 【41题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：典型的表现包括抱怨天气、穿衣重舒适而非款式、早睡，还有复刻家里的菜谱——比如我妈妈做的周日烤牛肉，这道英国传统菜我以前还嘲笑过。A. rare稀有的；B. typical典型的；C. random随意的；D. secret秘密的。前文提及人变老会越来越像父母，后文“include complaining about the weather, choosing comfort over style in clothing, going to bed early, and repeating family recipes — like my mom’s Sunday roast beef”列举的这些表现是这种现象的典型特征。故选B项。 【42题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：理论上，这种情况通常从45岁开始，但我确定这并不适用于我，尽管我已经47岁了。A. Unluckily不幸地；B. Ultimately最终；C. Theoretically理论上；D. Slowly缓慢地。根据前文“Recently, I read a magazine article stating that people tend to turn into their parents as they age.”可知，杂志文章的结论是一种普遍的理论说法，并非绝对的事实，作者以此为参照却坚信自己是例外。故选C项。 【43题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：理论上，这种情况通常从45岁开始，但我确定这并不适用于我，尽管我已经47岁了。A. apply to适用于；B. contribute to促成；C. appeal to吸引；D. occur to想到。根据后文“even though I’m 47.”可知，作者坚信自己不会出现文章中说的“越来越像父母”的情况，即认为这个结论不适用于自己。故选A项。 【44题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：父母曾有一栋带乒乓球桌的大房子，还会每周举办锦标赛；而我在休闲中心附近租了一间小公寓，打室内网球。A. watched观看；B. held举办；C. missed错过；D. canceled取消。根据后文“weekly tournaments(锦标赛)”可知，父母是在家举办乒乓球锦标赛。故选B项。 【45题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我不喜欢爸爸最爱的房车旅行和周日烤牛肉，也不会看着电视打瞌睡突然惊醒，或是因为下雨耽误事而抱怨。A. expect期待；B. prefer偏爱；C. organise组织；D. dislike不喜欢。根据前文“Mom loved vegetable gardening, but I only grow flowers in small pots.”可知，作者一直在细数自己和父母的不同，此处指作者不喜欢父母的喜好。故选D项。 【46题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我不喜欢爸爸最爱的房车旅行和周日烤牛肉，也不会看着电视打瞌睡突然惊醒，或是因为下雨耽误事而抱怨。A. doze off打瞌睡；B. turn off关掉；C. drop off放下；D. cut off切断。根据后文“suddenly wake up while watching TV”可知，此处指看电视时犯困打瞌睡。故选A项。 【47题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我拒绝再吃巧克力蛋糕，还细数着卡路里，女儿这时说：“妈妈，你和他们一模一样。奶奶也总数卡路里！”A. baked烘焙；B. refused拒绝；C. consumed消耗；D. shared分享。根据后文“citing calories”可知，作者因为在意卡路里而拒绝吃巧克力蛋糕。故选B项。 【48题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她的话让我开始反思。A. hesitate犹豫；B. defend辩护；C. reflect反思；D. admit承认。根据前文“Grandma always counted calories!”可知，女儿的话点醒了作者，让作者开始思考自己是否真的如自己所想，和父母毫无相似之处。故选C项。 【49题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：后来，我注意到一位朋友用和她妈妈同款的壁纸装饰房子，我姐姐甚至给邻居们买了一张乒乓球桌。A. tidied整理；B. traded交易；C. departed离开；D. decorated装饰。根据后文“her house with wallpaper”可知，此处指用壁纸装饰房子，decorate...with...是固定搭配，意为“用……装饰……”。故选D项。 【50题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：后来，我注意到一位朋友用和她妈妈同款的壁纸装饰房子，我姐姐甚至给邻居们买了一张乒乓球桌。A. even甚至；B. merely仅仅；C. roughly大约；D. still仍然。根据后文“bought a ping-pong table for neighbors”可知，作者发现身边人都开始出现像父母的迹象，姐姐买乒乓球桌的行为更是加深了这种感受。故选A项。 【51题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：就在那时，我意识到这些相似之处其实相当令人心安。A. annoying令人恼怒的；B. entertaining有趣的；C. comforting令人心安的、温暖的；D. encouraging鼓舞人心的。根据后文“I found home’s familiarity in Dad’s cuckoo clock and Mom’s split pea soup.”可知，作者提到从父亲的布谷鸟钟和母亲的豌豆汤中感受到家的熟悉感，说明这种相似带来的是温暖、安心的感觉。故选C项。 【52题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：所以，我不再抗拒，而是学会了接纳这种变化。A. embrace接纳、拥抱；B. deny否认；C. ignore忽视；D. manage管理。根据前文“So, instead of resisting,”作者一直抗拒自己像父母的事实，而此刻领悟到相似的美好后，选择坦然接受。故选A项。 【53题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：上周，我甚至做了妈妈的烤牛肉——那味道尝起来满是回忆。A. growth成长；B. memory回忆；C. failure失败；D. success成功。根据前文“even made Mom’s roast beef”可知，妈妈的烤牛肉是作者儿时的味道，做这道菜吃到的不仅是美味，更是对过往时光和家人的回忆。故选B项。 【54题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我想，自己不知不觉中变成了父母的迷你翻版。A. variety种类；B. vision视野；C. virtue美德；D. version版本、翻版。根据前文“I guess I’ve unknowingly become a mini”以及后文“of my parents”可知，作者身上出现了越来越多父母的影子，就像是父母的一个迷你版本。故选D项。 【55题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我必须承认：我不只是接受了这件事，更是对此心怀感恩。A. sorry遗憾的；B. ready准备好的；C. grateful感激的；D. regretful后悔的。根据前文“I don’t just like it”可知，作者从抗拒到接纳，再到感受到这份相似带来的温暖和家的归属感，因此对自己变成父母的样子心怀感恩。故选C项。 第Ⅱ卷 第三部分：语言运用 （共两节，满分45分） 第二节：（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容 (1个单词) 或括号内单词的正确形式。 The 2025 China Culture and Tourism Industries Expo, hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in Wuhan, took center stage with the theme “deepening ____56____ (integrate) of culture and tourism, enjoying a better life”. Attracting over 225,000 visits, half of ____57____ were from tourists outside Wuhan, the event featured striking tech-cultural innovations, ____58____ costumed humanoid robots performing dances to AI-powered robotics aiding mountain climbing. Virtual reality experiences enabled visitors to “row” on Tianjin’s Haihe River or “stroll” through Hubei’s Wudang Mountain, while intangible cultural heritage workshops, ____59____ (region) shows, snacks, and best-selling cultural and creative products — like Xinjiang nang-shaped toys — held great appeal for visitors. Trade boomed ____60____ (remarkable) billions in project investments and spot trades ____61____ (secure), and the local hotel bookings surged — all reflecting the expo’s far-reaching impact. ____62____ (partner) with the China Tourism Association on digital museums and AI-guided tours, the expo showcased the achievements of the new era. Experts of Guangdong Robotics Association emphasized that robots play ____63____ essential role in not only delivering personalized experiences ____64____ easing staff shortages as well. As nearly 1,000 performers prepare ____65____ (parade) with 20 themed floats during upcoming holidays, the expo continues to catalyze diverse cultural and tourism consumption. 【答案】56. integration 57. which 58. from 59. regional 60. remarkably 61. were secured 62. Partnering 63. an 64. but 65. to parade 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了2025中国文化旅游产业博览会在武汉举办，主题为“深化文旅融合，共享美好生活”，展示了科技与文化融合的创新成果，促进了文旅消费和产业合作。 【56题详解】 考查名词。句意：由文化和旅游部在武汉主办的2025中国文化旅游产业博览会以“深化文旅融合，共享美好生活”为主题成为焦点。提示词作宾语，用名词integration，意为“融合”，不可数名词。故填integration。 【57题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：该活动吸引了超过22.5万人次参观，其中一半来自武汉以外的游客，活动以引人注目的科技文化创新为特色，从穿着戏服的人形机器人表演舞蹈到人工智能机器人辅助登山。“half of _____ were from tourists outside Wuhan”是非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词over 225,000 visits，关系词将其代入定语从句中作介词of的宾语，应使用关系代词which引导该从句。故填which。 【58题详解】 考查介词。句意：该活动吸引了超过22.5万人次参观，其中一半来自武汉以外的游客，活动以引人注目的科技文化创新为特色，从穿着戏服的人形机器人表演舞蹈到人工智能机器人辅助登山。“from...to...”是固定搭配，意为“从……到……”。故填from。 【59题详解】 考查形容词。句意：虚拟现实体验让游客可以在天津的海河上“划船”，或在湖北的武当山上“漫步”，而非物质文化遗产工作坊、地方表演、小吃和畅销的文化创意产品——如新疆馕形玩具——对游客极具吸引力。提示词修饰名词shows，用形容词regional作定语，意为“地方的”。故填regional。 【60题详解】 考查副词。句意：贸易额大幅攀升，数十亿美元的项目投资与现货交易顺利落地，当地酒店预订量激增——这一切都彰显了博览会的深远影响力。提示词修饰动词boomed，用副词remarkably作状语，意为“显著地，引人注目地”。故填remarkably。 【61题详解】 考查时态语态和主谓一致。句意：贸易额大幅攀升，数十亿美元的项目投资与现货交易顺利落地，当地酒店预订量激增——这一切都彰显了博览会的深远影响力。secure(获得，得到)是分句谓语动词，与主语“spot trades(现货交易)”之间是被动关系，结合前文“Trade boomed”可知，讲述过去的事情，用一般过去时的被动语态，主语是复数名词，谓语动词用复数形式。故填were secured。 【62题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：通过与中国旅游协会合作打造数字化博物馆与人工智能导览服务，本届博览会充分展现了新时代的发展成就。“(partner) with the China Tourism Association on digital museums and AI-guided tours”作状语，partner(合作)用非谓语动词形式，与其逻辑主语“the expo”之间是主动关系，用现在分词表主动；句首单词首字母大写。故填Partnering。 【63题详解】 考查冠词。句意：广东省机器人协会的专家强调，机器人不仅在提供个性化体验方面发挥着重要作用，而且在缓解人员短缺方面也发挥着重要作用。“play a/an...role in...”是固定短语，意为“在……中起……作用”，且essential发音以元音音素开头，用不定冠词an修饰。故填an。 【64题详解】 考查连词。句意：广东省机器人协会的专家强调，机器人不仅在提供个性化体验方面发挥着重要作用，而且在缓解人员短缺方面也发挥着重要作用。“not only...but (also)...”是复合连词，意为“不但……而且……”，其中also可以省略。故填but。 【65题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：随着近1000名表演者准备在即将到来的假期期间与20辆主题花车一起游行，博览会继续推动多样化的文化和旅游消费。“prepare to do sth.”是固定短语，意为“准备做某事”，用不定式作宾语。故填to parade。 第四部分：写作 （共两节，满分40分） 第一节：应用文写作 （满分15分） 66. 假设你是国际学校的学生李华，学校在论坛的“Campus Life”板块上公布了“High School Students’ Household Chores Willingness Survey”的调查结果。请你据此发布一个帖子，内容要点包括： 1. 简述调查结果； 2. 分析原因并发表看法。 注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，使行文连贯； 3. 开头已给出。 Hi everyone! I just checked out the survey about high school students’ willingness to do household chores. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】例文 Hi everyone! I just checked out the survey about high school students’ willingness to do household chores. Interestingly, merely 7% of us are taking on chores voluntarily, while nearly 60% feel not very willing or even reluctant. This result clearly reflects a general lack of enthusiasm for doing housework. In my opinion this may stem from heavy academic pressure and parents’ overprotection, as they believe study is our top priority and tend to take over all housework. However, doing housework is by no means a waste of time. It cultivates responsibility and practical skills like time management, while helping us appreciate parents’ efforts and lighten their load. I thus advocate integrating small chores into our daily life — a simple step towards personal growth and closer family ties. What do you think? Feel free to leave your comments below. 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇图表作文。学校在论坛的“Campus Life”板块上公布了“High School Students’ Household Chores Willingness Survey”的调查结果。请考生据此发布一个帖子。 【详解】1.词汇积累： 自愿地：voluntarily→willingly 不情愿的：reluctant→unwilling 源于：stem from→originate from 倡导：advocate→promote 2.句式拓展： 简单句变复合句 原句：I thus advocate integrating small chores into our daily life — a simple step towards personal growth and closer family ties. 拓展句：I thus advocate integrating small chores into our daily life, which is a simple step towards personal growth and closer family ties. 【点睛】【高分句型 1】 Interestingly, merely 7% of us are taking on chores voluntarily, while nearly 60% feel not very willing or even reluctant.（运用 while 引导的并列句） 【高分句型 2】 In my opinion, this may stem from heavy academic pressure and parents’ overprotection, as they believe study is our top priority and tend to take over all housework.（运用 as 引导的原因状语从句） 第二节：读后续写 （满分25分） 67. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 The Scholarship Jacket Each year, my school awarded a green and gold scholarship jacket to the top graduate with the highest grades over eight years. As a straight-A student since my first year, I was determined to win it. Raised by my grandparents on a small farm, money was always tight — we simply could not afford fees or trips for any sports events. I knew the sports jacket was out of my reach, so the scholarship jacket was my only chance. However, one afternoon, I accidentally overheard my teachers arguing in the classroom. Mr. Smith was angrily defending my academic record, “Martha deserves the jacket!” Yet, Mr. Bonne responded calmly, “But Joan’s father is on the) Board. We could say it was a close tie and...” The rest of his words were drowned out by the pounding in my ears. I stood frozen, feeling my dream shatter in the face of cruel injustice. The next day, the principal called me in. Avoiding eye contact, he awkwardly explained a new “policy” to me: the Board would charge fifteen dollars for the jacket this year. “If you can’t pay,” he declared, “it will go to the next one in line.” Shocked as I was, I refused to give in without a word. Mustering all my dignity, I replied, “I’ll speak to my grandpa and let you know tomorrow.” Grandpa was working in the bean field when I found him. Voice shaky, I blurted out the news about the fifteen-dollar fee. “I have to take the money tomorrow, otherwise it’ll be given to someone else.” Grandpa paused, straightened his weary back, and rested his chin on the hoe (锄头) handle. He gazed at the green shoots before turning to me. “What does a scholarship jacket mean? ” he asked quietly. “It means you’ve earned it by having the highest grades for eight years,” I answered without hesitation. “Then if you pay for it, it’s not a scholarship jacket, is it?” Grandpa said, driving his hoe firmly into the soil. “Tell your principal I won’t pay.” I walked back to the house and locked myself in the bathroom for a long time. I was angry with the Board for changing the rule; and I was angry with grandfather even though I knew he was right. 注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右； 2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。 The next day, with a heavy heart, I almost dragged myself into the principal’s office. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ At the end of the day, Mr. Smith brought me the news about the scholarship jacket. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】例文 The next day, with a heavy heart, I almost dragged myself into the principal’s office. He looked up from his desk, with a hint of curiosity in his eyes, and cut straight to the point, “So — what did your grandpa say?” Sitting upright with hands clasped tight, I stated Grandpa’s decision, “He said he wouldn’t pay for something I’ve already earned.” A sharp silence cracked between us. The principal paused, brows knitted and jaw set, as if wrestling with a difficult decision. Minutes stretched on before he finally spoke up, “The Board will reconsider the policy.” But no hope stirred in me — “reconsider” sounded more like a polite way to end the conversation. I nodded faintly and headed for the door. At the end of the day, Mr. Smith brought me the news about the scholarship jacket. “Congratulations, kid. The Board has made an exception for you.” Mr. Smith winked and patted me on the back. “You spoke bravely for yourself — don’t lose that voice.” His words echoed like a victory bell in my chest. I sprinted to the bean field and told the good news to Grandpa between ragged breaths. Crumbling warm earth through my fingers, I saw it clearly: courage is a seed; once you plant your voice, the world shifts an inch toward justice, and that inch is enough to grow a life upon. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者是一名出身贫困家庭的优等生，一直努力争取学校的奖学金夹克。然而，学校突然要求支付15美元费用，实则想将夹克转交给董事会成员的女儿。她的爷爷拒绝付款，称奖学金不应被买卖。最终，学校撤销了决定，作者成功获得夹克，并领悟到勇气的力量。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“第二天，我心情沉重地几乎拖着身子走进了校长的办公室。”可知，第一段可描写作者告知爷爷拒绝付款以及理由。 ②由第二段首句内容“最终，史密斯先生把关于奖学金外套的消息带给了我。”可知，第二段可描写最终，学校撤销了决定，作者成功获得夹克，并领悟到勇气的力量。 2.续写线索：爷爷拒绝付款——作者走进校长办公室——告知原因——撤销决定——成功获得夹克——作者感悟7 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①走向：head for/move towards ②告知：tell/inform… of ③回响：echo/resound 情绪类 ①勇敢：bravely/with full courage ②艰难：difficult/tough 【点睛】[高分句型1] Sitting upright with hands clasped tight, I stated Grandpa’s decision.（运用了现分词作状语） [高分句型2] The principal paused, brows knitted and jaw set, as if wrestling with a difficult decision.（运用了as if引导方式状语从句的省略） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $宁波市2025学年期末九校联考高2英语. 听力部分第一节听下面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'll wait for you in the bookstore across the mall. Okay, i'm just going to be window shopping, and I may try some things n . if I get bored with the bookstore, i'll go to the cafe for a drink. I'll wait for you in the bookstore across the mall. Okay, i'm just going to be window shopping here. I may try some things on. If I get bored with the bookstore, i'll go to the cafe for a drink. I always liked acting, and I think i'd enjoy doing IT in a stage performance. I don't think the acting club is for me. You like to argue with others, don't you? I suggest you sign up for the debate club. That sounds greatly fun. I always liked acting, and I think i'd enjoy doing IT in a stage performance. I don't think the acting club is for me. You like to argue with others, don't you? I suggest you sign up for the . debate club. That sounds greatly fun. Harry, what time do you get up? I Normally get up at six o'clock, but sometimes I have to be up by five. Do you practice yoga in the morning? Yes, I usually practice IT half an hour later after I get up. Harry, what time do you get up? I Normally get up at six o'clock, but sometimes I have to be up by five. Do you practice yoga in the morning? Yes, I usually practice IT half an hour later after I get up. I think we should plant something tall and fast growing here. Bamboo could be a good choice. IT creates a natural screen and attract some birds bamboo. but I heard IT spreads too quickly and might spread throughout the whole garden. I think we should plant something tool and fast growing here. Bamboo could be a good choice. IT creates a natural screen and attracts some birds bamboo. but I heard IT spreads too quickly and might spread throughout the whole garden. But me, miss, do you have change for a dollar? I'm afraid not. You'll have to ask someone else. Pop me, miss, do you have change for a dollar? I'm afraid not. You'll have to ask someone else. 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。Excuse me, i'm looking for the are you the manager? Yes. I am. What can I do for you? I bought . this yesterday, but I didn't look at the receipt until today. And i'm shot that I didn't get the discount that you are advertising. I thought that this item would be twenty five percent off. May I take a look? Hm, IT says IT was checked out on register four. That's either she's new on stuff, so he probably didn't know about the sale. I'm very sorry about that. I'll fix the problem right away and get you some cash. Thanks very much. I'll just be waiting over there. Excuse me, i'm looking for the are you the manager? Yes. I am. What can I do for you? I bought . this yesterday, but I didn't look at the receipt until today. And i'm shot that I didn't get the discount that you are advertising. I thought that this item would be twenty five percent off. May I take a look? hm. IT says IT was checked out on register four. That header she's new on staff, so SHE probably didn't know about the sale. I'm very sorry about that. I'll fix the problem right away and get you some cash. Thanks very much. I'll just be waiting over there. 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。Hello, Roger. It's Laura. Laura, how are you? fine? How are things with you? And mili? great. fine. Everything's fine. We've got all million sisters round for lunch at the moment. Yes, I can hear. You're busy. Listen, I won't keep you. I was just phoning to ask if you and million are doing anything next set day night. If not, would you like to come for a meal? Patrick colonel, coming over, and we thought I would be nice if you were there too. We can't. I'm afraid. An old mate of mine from college is getting married up in scotland, and we're going up there for the wedding. What a shame. That would be nice to see you all again. Yeah, it's a shame. Hello, Roger. It's Laura. Laura, how are you fine? How are things with you in mili? great. fine. Everything's fine. We've got all million sisters round for lunch at the moment. Yes, I can hear you're busy. Listen, I won't keep you. I was just phoning to ask if you and Milly are doing anything next saturday night. If not, would you like to come for a meal? Patrick colonel coming over and we thought I would be nice if you were there too. We can't. I'm afraid an old mate of mine from college is getting married up in scotland, and we're going up there for the wedding. What a shame. IT would be nice to see you. Well, I can. Yeah, it's a shame. 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。Doctor twin, i'm considering taking your course in economics. Would you mind giving me some advice? Absolutely not. Well. I have been discussing IT with my parents, and they are concerned that IT will not be easy for me to get a world pay job with a degree in economics, but I think it's a great career in the future. I agree with you. A large part of this course is dedicated to teaching students how to manage finances. I would also recommend that you take a course in time management or note taking as these can be useful in planning your workload. I'll remember that. no. Are you interested in any of the other subjects? Yes, i'm interested in travel and business . that is really worth learning. However, be aware that IT is chAllenging. What about public relations? Is tired but useful. I'm not sure that I would enjoy that course. How about statistics? Yes, I would recommend that calls IT would be related to entering the economic industry. Okay, out. Take IT. Thank you, doctor train, i'm . considering taking your course in conomo. S, would you mind giving me some advice? Absolutely not. Well, I have been discussing IT with my parents, and they are concerned that IT will not be easy for me to get a well paid job with a degree in economics, but I think it's a great career in the future. I agree with you, a large parts of this course is dedicated to teaching students how to manage finances. I would also recommend that you take a course in time management or note taking, as these can be useful in planning your workload. I'll remember that. no. Are you interested in any of the other subjects? Yes, i'm interested in travel and business . that is really worth learning. However, be aware that IT is chAllenging. What about public relations? It's tiring but useful. I'm not sure that I would enjoy that cause. How about statistics? Yes, I would . recommend that course. I would be related to entering the economic industry OK. I'll take IT. Thank you. 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。Can I see your passport, please? Is this line for non residents? Yes, IT is. Residents can queue up in the lines to my right. Okay, here is my passport. What's the expiration date on your passport? I think it's coming up maybe in a few months. I was renewed in beijing. So the new expiration date is on . the last page. I see. Yes, you'll need to renewal possible in a few months. Make sure you don't let IT expire while you are in the U. K. I want. do you have anything to declare? No, I don't have anything . to declare. How long will you be . staying in the U. K. I'll be here . about a year. What is the . purpose of your staying? I'm doing an MBA at, not in a university. Where will you be? stay? I have a housing contract with the university. I'll be in a dorm room on campus. How do you plan on paying for your living costs and tuition fees while you are here? My father has already paid for that in advance here at the receipts. Okay, have a good day. Here's your passport and your documents. Thank you very much. Can I see your passport, please? Is this line for non residents? Yes, IT is. Residents can queue up in the lines to my right. Okay, here's my passport. What's the expiration date on your passport? I think it's coming up maybe in a few months. I was renewed in beijing. So the new expiration date is on the last page. I see. Yes, you'll need to renewal passport in a few months. Make sure you don't let IT expire while you are in the U. K. I won't. Do you have anything to declare? No, I don't have anything to declare. How long will you be staying? U. K. i'll be here about a year. What is the purpose of your stay? I'll be studying. I'm doing an M, B, A, not a universe. Where will you be staying? I have a housing contract with the universe. I'll be in a dorm room on campus. How do you plan on paying for your living costs and tuition fees while you are here? My father has already paid for that in advance here at the receipts. Okay, have a good day. Here's your passport and your documents. Thank you very much. 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。Currently, there are over one thousand seed banks located all over the world. How does the seed bank work? first? Scientists from all over the world collect endanger and useful wild species, put them in a paper or cotton bag to prevent them from getting bad, and send them to the seed bank. Once the seeds arrive, they're dried and preserved in a special room. After that, x rays confirmed that the seeds are you damaged, and that no insects are hidden in side. The seeds are then frozen, stored in special containers and then placed in huge freezers at minus twenty degrees sales. As for long term storage, which allows the seeds to be preserved for decades and reawakened when required. One of the most famous seed banks, swallow bar international seed bank, now holds more than one million seed samples. IT is located deep in a frozen arctic mountain in norway. As earth is facing huge chAllenges like climate change, these seed banks are surely significant to safeguard the future of the world's food supply. Currently, there are over one thousand seed banks located all over the world. How does the seed bank work? First, scientists from all over the world collect, endanger and useful while species put them in a paper or caught ton bag to prevent them from getting bad and send them to the seed bank. Once the seeds arrive, they're drive and preserved in a special room. After that, x rays confirmed that the seeds are you damaged, and that no insects are hidden inside. The seeds are then frozen, stored in special containers and then placed in huge freezes at minus twenty degrees celsius for long term storage, which allows the seeds to be preserved for decades and reawakened when required. One of the most famous seed banks, swallow bar international seed bank, now holds more than one million seed samples. IT is located deep in a frozen arctic mountain in norway. As earth is facing huge chAllenges like climate change, these seed banks are surely significant to safeguard the future of the world's food supply. 第二节到此结束，现在你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。听力部分到此结束。 宁波市2025学年第一学期期末九校联考高二英语试题 第Ⅰ卷 第一部分：听力 （共两节；满分30分） 第一节：（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where will the woman probably go? A. The café. B. The mall. C. The bookstore. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers talking about? A. Where to perform. B. How to have a debate. C. Which club to join. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When does the man usually practice yoga? A. At 5:00. B. At 6:00. C. At 6:30. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the woman’s main concern about planting bamboo? A. It is expensive to maintain. B. It might grow out of control. C. It will attract too many birds. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman mean? A. She’s unable to help the man. B. She doesn’t understand the man. C. She gave the change to someone else. 第二节：（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. Why is the woman talking to the man? A. Because of not getting the promised discount. B. Because of the impolite attitude of the salesgirl. C. Because of the poor quality of the goods she bought. 7. What will the man give to the woman? A. A new product. B. A letter of apology. C. Some money. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. When does the conversation probably take place? A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. In the evening. 9. What is the real purpose of Laura’s call? A. To invite Roger and Millie to a meal. B. To inform Roger and Millie of a wedding. C. To confirm the appointment with Roger and Millie. 10. Why can’t Roger accept the invitation? A. He is going on a business trip. B. He is going to attend a wedding. C. He is going to visit his former colleagues. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. What does the woman think of a career in Economics? A. Promising. B. Challenging. C. Boring. 12. What skill will the woman mainly learn from the course in Economics? A. Time management. B. Note-taking. C. Financial planning. 13. What extra course will the woman probably take? A. Travel and Business. B. Statistics. C. Public Relations. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. Who is the woman? A. An immigration officer. B. A police officer. C. A flight attendant. 15. What does the woman remind the man to do? A. Sign a housing contract. B. declare his personal laptop. C. extend his passport in time. 16. What do we know about the man? A He is visiting his father in Nottingham. B. He is living in a shared apartment off campus. C. He is a new student at a university in the U.K. 17. How will the man’s study and living costs be covered? A. He will work while studying. B. He has received a full scholarship. C. His family has settled the expenses. 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 X-rays used for in the process? A. For sorting the types of seeds. B For checking the quality of seeds. C. For counting the amount of seeds. 19. Why are seeds stored in frozen environment? A. To preserve seeds for a long term. B. To safeguard the transportation of seeds. C. To solve the problems of climate change. 20. What is the speech mainly about? A. The global network of seed banks. B. The working system of seed banks. C. The major challenges of seed banks. 第二部分：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） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。 A Hey, fellow writers and story lovers! A wealth of engaging writing competitions is calling for your original creativity! We’re talking cash prizes, publications, and skill boosts that’ll make your writing pop. Whether you’re drawn to flash fiction or longer, richer stories — there’s a spot that fits you perfectly. Check out the information of three handpicked competitions below and kickstart your first entry! Anthology Short Story Competition 2025 The International Anthology (选集) Short Story Competition is inviting entries of original, uncirculated short stories no longer than 1,500 words. The winner will receive €1,000 and their story will be published in Anthology. There are second and third prizes of €250 and €150. The entry fee for one story is €15 up to 31 March and then €18. The closing date is 31 July. Website: https://anthology-magazine.com/awards/short-story-competition/ The Edinburgh Short Story Award 2025 The Edinburgh Short Story Award is an international competition that is run by Scottish Arts Trust The Short Story Award is given for original, unpublished short fiction under 2,000 words. The prizes are £3,000, £500, and £250. There are also prizes given for the Isobel Lodge Award for the best story by an unpublished writer resident in Scotland (£750), the Write Flash Mango Award for stories that are fun, amusing or bizarre (£300) and the First Write Award for the best story by an unpublished writer (£300). The entry fee is £11 per story. The closing date is 28 February. Website: www.scottishartsaward.org/short-story/ New Writers Flash Fiction Competition 2025 New Writers is inviting entries for its Flash Fiction Competition, which is for short fiction on any theme up to 300 words. The first prize is £1,100, and there are second and third prizes of £300 and £200. The three winning entries will be published on the New Writers website and in a forthcoming anthology. The head judge this year is Shreya Sen-Handley, a former award-winning author. Any writer may enter. All entries must be original and unreleased. There is an entry fee of £10 for one flash fiction, £19 for two and £27 for three. £1 from each entry will be donated to First Story, a creative writing charity for young people. A limited number of free entries are available for low-income writers. The closing date is 31 January. Website: https://newwriters.org.uk/flash-fiction-competition/ 21. If a writer submits 2 short stories to the Anthology competition March 15, what will the total entry fee be? A. £30. B. £15. C. £36. D. £18. 22. How will a portion of the entry fee from the New Writers Flash Fiction Competition be used? A. To pay the head judge Shreya Sen-Handley. B. To provide cash prizes for future competitions. C. To fund a creative writing charity for the youth. D. To engage the press to publish the winning entries. 23. What do all three writing competitions have in common? A. All guarantee publication for the winning entries. B. All require entries to be original and unpublished. C. All offer free entry options for low-income writers. D. All require a maximum word count of 1,500 words. B After Stewart and Debbie Wilder lost their 17-year-old son Cameron in a car accident in 2013, holiday decorations became the last thing on their minds. “We haven’t put anything up in three years. It’s all stayed boxed up,” Debbie told KTVI in 2016. “Cameron’s friends come over for Thanksgiving or Christmas but we don’t have him anymore.” Yet in December 2016, their home was glowing with strings of white Christmas lights — it wasn’t the Wilders, but a stranger, who made the house twinkle again.30-year-old Carson Zickgraf, who runs a professional light-hanging business, CZ Enterprises LLC, is on a mission: to brighten the lives of families affected by the loss of beloved ones, especially during the holiday seasons. “I started crying when I saw the lights,” Debbie recalled. “It was really special.” Since 2015, Zickgraf has donated his services to more than two dozen families, most of whom are strangers he learns about through a local support group. He usually knocks on the door to tell the family his plan before hanging the lights; if the family is out, he’ll put up some lights as a surprise. The project began by chance. Zickgraf was decorating a client’s house, when the client mentioned that his neighbors were having a hard time that holiday season because their son just passed away. He immediately sent his crew to decorate their home, and the family was overjoyed. Having lost two friends himself, Zickgraf saw this as a calling: “You can do small things like mowing lawns or buying meals, but you always wish you could do more. There is something special about Christmas lights. They warm the spirit.” Before each job, Zickgraf prepares with great care: if he speaks to the family beforehand, he asks for the deceased’s favorite light colors; for surprises, he reads online memorials to infer the colors that the deceased might have liked. When Zickgraf sends his paid staff to carry out a task, he doesn’t tell them the backstory out of respect for the family’s privacy, though the workers sometimes figure it out on their own. On several occasions, when the employees found out who the lights were for, they stopped the clock and refused to take pay. “We can’t take away their grief,” Zickgraf said, “but we can make the holidays a little cheerier by letting in some light.” 24. What can be inferred about the Wilders from the first two paragraphs? A. They hired Zickgraf to decorate their house in 2016. B. They donated Christmas lights to other families in need. C. They were too grief-stricken to decorate for holidays after 2013. D. They stopped hosting friends for holiday gatherings after Cameron’s death. 25. What initially inspired Zickgraf to launch the light-decoration project? A. A wish to alleviate his own sorrow. B. A request from the local support network. C. A desire to expand the influence of his business. D. A casual mention from a client about his neighbors’ loss. 26. What can be concluded from the reactions of Zickgraf’s employees? A. They are dissatisfied with their pay. B. They hope for recognition from the families. C. They are willing to contribute to the meaningful project. D. They are required to keep the families’backstories secret. 27. Which of the following can best describe Carson Zickgraf? A. Compassionate and thoughtful. B. Ambitious and outspoken. C. Modest and determined. D. Humorous and skillful. C Have you ever struggled to follow a conversation in a crowded café, with clattering dishes and chattering voices drowning out your friend? You might think it’s a sign of hearing problems, but new research published in PLOS One tells a different story — this difficulty often lies in how your brain processes sound, not your ears themselves. Led by Bonnie Lau from the University of Washington School of Medicine, the study tested 49 participants divided into three groups: those with autism (自闭症), those with fetal alcohol syndrome (胎儿酒精综合症), and neurotypical (神经正常的) individuals. All had normal hearing, but their ability to understand speech in noisy settings varied greatly. The key finding was that cognitive ability strongly influenced their performance, and this link held true across all three groups, regardless of diagnosis. To confirm their assumption, researchers designed a computer-based task. Participants listened to a male speaker’s commands (e.g., “Ready, Eagle, go to Green Five now”) while two background voices grew gradually louder. They had to focus on the main speaker and select the matching colored and numbered box. Afterward, they took standardized intelligence tests covering verbal skills, nonverbal ability, and mental reasoning. The results showed a clear connection between intellectual ability and speech perception in noisy environments. Lau explained that listening in complex settings requires heavy cognitive work. The brain must separate different speech streams, focus on the target speaker, block background noise, decode language, and even use social skills like smiling or nodding — all of which increase cognitive load. This challenges the common misconception that listening difficulties always mean hearing loss. “You don’t have to have a hearing loss to struggle in noisy places,” Lau noted. While acknowledging that the study’s small sample size means its results require further application, Lau emphasized that the findings offer practical insights. For example, in classrooms, having students seated closer to the teacher or providing hearing-assistive tools can help, especially for neurodivergent (神经多样化的) individuals or those with lower cognitive ability. So, next time you find it hard to hear in a crowd, don’t blame your ears. Your cognitive ability plays a key role, and small changes to your surroundings can make a big difference. 28. Why does the author mention a crowded cafe at the beginning of the passage? A. To share a personal annoyance. B. To introduce a new research finding. C. To explore the underlying causes of noise. D. To warn about hearing damage from loud noise. 29. What BEST explains the link between cognitive ability and listening difficulties in complex settings? A. Hearing loss increases the difficulty of processing speech. B. The brain fails to recognize different types of background noise. C. The brain prioritizes employing social skills over decoding language. D. Multiple cognitive tasks performed at the same time burden the brain. 30. What is Bonnie Lau’s attitude towards the implication of the study’s findings? A. Doubtful. B. Cautious C. Supportive. D. Critical. 31. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Hearing loss is the main reason for difficulty following conversations in noisy places. B. Neurodivergent people have poorer speech perception than neurotypical ones in noise. C. Environmental adjustments can significantly improve communication in noisy settings. D. Cognitive processing is the primary source of difficulty in understanding speech in crowds. D Vogue’s recent landmark report has uncovered a cruel fact about the fashion industry: 97% of models at New York, London, Milan and Paris fashion shows wear UK size 4 to 8 (equal to XS to S in Chinese sizes), exposing that the industry’s talk of body positivity is nothing but empty slogans. Despite body positivity being a popular term in fashion circles, the commitment to size inclusivity remains superficial (肤浅的) and unfulfilled. Based on data collected from 198 shows and presentations by Vogue Business, the report reveals striking differences in the runway representation this season. Merely 2% of models fall into the “mid-size” category (UK 10-16), and less than 1% are defined as “plus-size” (UK 18+). This stands in sharp contrast to the UK’s average dress size of 16, meaning high fashion’s beauty standards still favor extreme thinness, far slimmer than the UK average dress size — even size 8 models struggle to establish successful careers in the industry. The narrow beauty standard promoted on the catwalk has a “ripple effect” (连锁反应), shaping trends on e-commerce platforms, in magazines, and even in mainstream advertising. For instance, brands like Marks & Spencer and Zara are showing a clear preference for the idealized images in advertisements, and were once sued by the Advertising Standards Authority for featuring “unhealthily thin” models. Even when plus-size representation is attempted, it is often no more than a symbolic gesture, with advertising designers hiring just one plus-size model per project as a mere formality. Worse still, since the pandemic, the rise of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and increased screen time have fueled the craze for thinness. Elektra Kotsoni, deputy director of Vogue Business, describes the situation as pretty “dire”, noting that more female editors than ever are complaining about models’ extreme thinness. A reader survey found 48% feel pressured to lose weight to be fashionable, and 13% have used weight-loss drugs. Leading fashion figures, including editors from The Times, British Vogue, and Elle UK, have voiced concerns about the normalization of skeletal models, echoing the dangerous “heroin chic” trend of the 1990s that shocked the public decades ago. 32. According to Vogue’s report, what is the reality of model sizes on major fashion runways? A. That most models are limited to a narrow size range. B. That the typical model size is in line with the national average. C. That mid-size models comprise the majority in the fashion shows. D. That plus-size models have gained equal representation on runways. 33. The examples of Marks & Spencer and Zara are used to illustrate that ________. A. some brands are leading the way in promoting body positivity B. the thin ideal from the runway has influenced wider media practices C. these brands have suffered substantial losses due to the controversy D. the Advertising Standards Authority has banned the use of thin models 34. The underlined word “dire” used to describe the situation by Elektra Kotsoni probably means ________. A. favourable B. awful C. complex D. common 35. Which of the following would be the most suitable title for this passage? A. A Statistical Overview: Varied Model Sizes in the Fashion World. B. A Positive Shift: Body Positivity is Reshaping the Fashion Industry. C. An Industry Debate: Internal Concerns Over the Public Health Standards. D. Beyond the Trend: The Unmet Commitment to Size Diversity in Fashion. 第二节：（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，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。 Have you noticed how deeply AI is integrating into kids’ lives? Last month, I watched my 8-year-old niece learn math from an AI tutor one minute and laugh at AI-generated cartoons the next. My nephew, too, is obsessed with his smart, chatty doll and can’t tear himself away from it. Honestly, AI has made kids’ learning and play more dynamic and fun. ____36____. It’s time to pause and think about how kids can safely navigate growth in this digital era. Direct risks aren’t theoretical — they come from the misuse or malfunction of AI. Kids sometimes use AI to copy homework or create “deepfake” videos to bully classmates. ____37____. Some chatbots even encourage self-harming behaviour among children. Let’s be real, most little ones lack the ability to use AI responsibly or distinguish fact from falsehood, which put them at a higher risk. Beyond these obvious risks, more hidden ones arise even when AI works as designed. My niece told me that after she watched a recommended video, her tablet would show her similar content over and over again. ____38____. These are what people called “information bubbles” — trapping people in a narrow cycle of content. For kids who are still developing thinking skills, this kind of controlled information flow may limit their perspectives and affect cognitive growth ____39____. My nephew, for instance, prefers talking to his AI companion over his classmates. Unlike humans, the AI toy rarely argues or criticizes. What’s worrying is that if kids overly rely on this one-sided way of communication, they might lose the ability to handle disagreements or reach compromises when they grow up. To address these issues, we need both immediate actions and long-term strategies. Governments should set age limits on certain AI apps, while parents should evaluate AI tools for their kids carefully. ____40____. As a place where much of childhood plays out, they should take advantage of the educational setting to teach things that AI can’t: how to debate, how to cooperate, and perhaps even how to appreciate different viewpoints. A. Beyond these efforts, schools play a key role B. AI tutors occasionally supply inaccurate content C. AI has undoubtedly made learning more engaging for students D. One-sided relationships with AI chatbots present a similar danger E. Consequently, strict parental control over screen time is crucially important F. The technology can quickly learn users’ preferences and created “echo chambers” G. However, these benefits come with significant risks that demand our shared attention 第三部分：语言运用 （共两节，满分35分） 第一节：完形填空 （共15小题；每小题1分；满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Recently, I read a magazine article stating that people tend to turn into their parents as they age. The ____41____ signs include complaining about the weather, choosing comfort over style in clothing, going to bed early, and repeating family recipes — like my mom’s Sunday roast beef, a British tradition I once laughed at. ____42____, this usually starts at 45, but I am certain it doesn’t ____43____ me, even though I’m 47. I’ve always lived differently. My parents had a big house with a ping-pong table and ____44____ weekly tournaments （锦标赛）; I rent a small flat near a recreation center for indoor tennis. Mom loved vegetable gardening, but I only grow flowers in small pots. I ____45____ camper-van trips (Dad’s favorite) and Sunday roasts, nor do I ____46____ and suddenly wake up while watching TV or moan about rain when it delays. My daughter disagreed when I showed her the article. “Mom, you’re just like them,” she said as I ____47____ more chocolate cake, citing calories. “Grandma always counted calories!” She also pointed out I use Mom’s vintage teacups — ones I used to call “old-fashioned”. Her words made me ____48____. Later, I noticed that a friend ____49____ her house with wallpaper like her mom’s, and my sister _____50_____ bought a ping-pong table for neighbors. I somehow caught myself humming Dad’s favorite Tony Bennett songs. It was then that I realized these similarities are actually rather _____51_____. I found home’s familiarity in Dad’s cuckoo clock and Mom’s split pea soup. So, instead of resisting, I learned to _____52_____ this change. Last week, I even made Mom’s roast beef — it tasted like _____53_____. I guess I’ve unknowingly become a mini _____54_____ of my parents, and I must admit: I don’t just like it; I’m _____55_____ for it. 41. A. rare B. typical C. random D. secret 42. A. Unluckily B. Ultimately C. Theoretically D. Slowly 43. A. apply to B. contribute to C. appeal to D. occur to 44. A. watched B. held C. missed D. canceled 45. A. expect B. prefer C. organise D. dislike 46. A. doze off B. turn off C. drop off D. cut off 47. A. baked B. refused C. consumed D. shared 48. A. hesitate B. defend C. reflect D. admit 49. A. tidied B. traded C. departed D. decorated 50. A. even B. merely C. roughly D. still 51. A. annoying B. entertaining C. comforting D. encouraging 52 A. embrace B. deny C. ignore D. manage 53. A. growth B. memory C. failure D. success 54. A. variety B. vision C. virtue D. version 55. A. sorry B. ready C. grateful D. regretful 第Ⅱ卷 第三部分：语言运用 （共两节，满分45分） 第二节：（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容 (1个单词) 或括号内单词的正确形式。 The 2025 China Culture and Tourism Industries Expo, hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in Wuhan, took center stage with the theme “deepening ____56____ (integrate) of culture and tourism, enjoying a better life”. Attracting over 225,000 visits, half of ____57____ were from tourists outside Wuhan, the event featured striking tech-cultural innovations, ____58____ costumed humanoid robots performing dances to AI-powered robotics aiding mountain climbing. Virtual reality experiences enabled visitors to “row” on Tianjin’s Haihe River or “stroll” through Hubei’s Wudang Mountain, while intangible cultural heritage workshops, ____59____ (region) shows, snacks, and best-selling cultural and creative products — like Xinjiang nang-shaped toys — held great appeal for visitors. Trade boomed ____60____ (remarkable) billions in project investments and spot trades ____61____ (secure), and the local hotel bookings surged — all reflecting the expo’s far-reaching impact. ____62____ (partner) with the China Tourism Association on digital museums and AI-guided tours, the expo showcased the achievements of the new era. Experts of Guangdong Robotics Association emphasized that robots play ____63____ essential role in not only delivering personalized experiences ____64____ easing staff shortages as well. As nearly 1,000 performers prepare ____65____ (parade) with 20 themed floats during upcoming holidays, the expo continues to catalyze diverse cultural and tourism consumption. 第四部分：写作 （共两节，满分40分） 第一节：应用文写作 （满分15分） 66. 假设你是国际学校的学生李华，学校在论坛的“Campus Life”板块上公布了“High School Students’ Household Chores Willingness Survey”的调查结果。请你据此发布一个帖子，内容要点包括： 1. 简述调查结果； 2. 分析原因并发表看法。 注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，使行文连贯； 3. 开头已给出。 Hi everyone! I just checked out the survey about high school students’ willingness to do household chores. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节：读后续写 （满分25分） 67. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 The Scholarship Jacket Each year, my school awarded a green and gold scholarship jacket to the top graduate with the highest grades over eight years. As a straight-A student since my first year, I was determined to win it. Raised by my grandparents on a small farm, money was always tight — we simply could not afford fees or trips for any sports events. I knew the sports jacket was out of my reach, so the scholarship jacket was my only chance. However, one afternoon, I accidentally overheard my teachers arguing in the classroom. Mr. Smith was angrily defending my academic record, “Martha deserves the jacket!” Yet, Mr. Bonne responded calmly, “But Joan’s father is on the) Board. We could say it was a close tie and...” The rest of his words were drowned out by the pounding in my ears. I stood frozen, feeling my dream shatter in the face of cruel injustice. The next day, the principal called me in. Avoiding eye contact, he awkwardly explained a new “policy” to me: the Board would charge fifteen dollars for the jacket this year. “If you can’t pay,” he declared, “it will go to the next one in line.” Shocked as I was, I refused to give in without a word. Mustering all my dignity, I replied, “I’ll speak to my grandpa and let you know tomorrow.” Grandpa was working in the bean field when I found him. Voice shaky, I blurted out the news about the fifteen-dollar fee. “I have to take the money tomorrow, otherwise it’ll be given to someone else.” Grandpa paused, straightened his weary back, and rested his chin on the hoe (锄头) handle. He gazed at the green shoots before turning to me. “What does a scholarship jacket mean? ” he asked quietly. “It means you’ve earned it by having the highest grades for eight years,” I answered without hesitation. “Then if you pay for it, it’s not a scholarship jacket, is it?” Grandpa said, driving his hoe firmly into the soil. “Tell your principal I won’t pay.” I walked back to the house and locked myself in the bathroom for a long time. I was angry with the Board for changing the rule; and I was angry with grandfather even though I knew he was right. 注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右； 2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。 The next day, with a heavy heart, I almost dragged myself into the principal’s office. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ At the end of the day, Mr. Smith brought me the news about the scholarship jacket. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $