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上海市晋元高级中学2025学年第一学期期末考试 高一年级 英语 学科试卷 日期：2026. 1 考试时间：90分钟 满分：100分 I. Listening Comprehension Section A Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1. A. In a supermarket. B. In a restaurant. C. In a bakery. D. In a library. 2. A. Around 7:30. B. Around 8:30. C. Around 9:30. D. Around 10:30. 3. A. It is ineffective. B. It is quite fair. C. It is too strict. D. It is necessary. 4. A. He will play some music to cheer people up. B. He thinks the party should be over. C. He wants to start a ball game. D. He plans to dance by himself. 5. A. They lost touch after graduation. B. They studied different majors. C. They were in the same year. D. They met at university. 6. A. Continue talking about his trip. B. Tell more stories about movies. C. Change the topic to her travel plans. D. Stop talking and listen to her story. 7. A. She is worried about the future. B. The shop is in a rough situation. C. Business has changed. D. Things are improving. 8. A. He joined the trip without much planning. B. He thought he had made a wise decision. C. He remembered seeing the woman yesterday. D. He offered to book the ticket for the woman. 9. A. He hadn’t seen his roommate for a while. B. He wanted to hear his roommate sing. C. He entered a room at the wrong time. D. He got involved in a funny moment. 10. A. Mark should stop bringing up past issues. B. Mark has solved the old argument already. C. Mark enjoys talking about trouble in meetings. D. Mark wants to start a new discussion. Section B Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you will have seven seconds to decide which choice would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11. A. To give advice on taking care of phones. B. To explain how to repair damaged phones. C. To compare different phone cleaning methods. D. To discuss the potential harm of mobile phones. 12. A. Check the charging ports. B. Unplug it and remove the case. C. Wipe the screen with a wet cloth. D. Spread water directly on the screen. 13. A. Every day. B. Once a week. C. Once a month. D. Whenever it looks dirty. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14. A. Economists believe education is more important than personal life decisions. B. Certain life choices have a long term impact and should be made carefully. C. People should focus on making quick decisions to avoid overthinking. D. Career changes are usually more important than education. 15. A. A good company offers more than just a title. B. An ideal workplace determines a person’s future titles. C. People tend to stay at their first workplace for life. D. Workplace choice is less important than locatio. 16. A. Returning to education to increase technical skills. B. Changing careers to something more challenging. C. Focusing on gaining more promotions and awards. D. Building satisfaction and maintaining social connections. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following conversation. 17. A. Different ways to stop teeth from hurting. B. A new toothpaste made from hair: C. Why people need to protect their teeth. D. How to keep hair healthy and strong. 18. A. The covering of her teeth is growing back. B. The outer layer of her teeth is damaged. C. She is drinking too much cold water. D. She needs a new dentist. 19. A. It creates a strong coating on teeth. B. It helps food taste better. C. It makes teeth whiter. D. It cleans away sugar from teeth. 20. A. It can make waste useful B. It can lift people’s spirits. C. It encourages people to brush more. D. It replaces the need for dental care. II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A Directions: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the given words. Write your answers on the answer sheet. 1. The researcher ________ led the experiment insisted that all data be checked twice before publication. (用适当的词填空) 2. The meeting was put off ________ several key members had unexpected scheduling conflicts. (用适当的词填空) 3. The small town has reached a stage ________ traditional customs can’t fit urban development. (用适当的词填空) 4. The suggestion was rejected because key details ________ (neglect) during the initial review. (所给词的适当形式填空) 5. The engineer walked around the factory, carefully ________(examine) each workstation for potential security risks. (所给词的适当形式填空) 6. ________ the data appeared messy at first, the scientists eventually found out a pattern. (用适当的词填空) 7. From 2020 to 2025, the university ________ three courses on psychology, data science, and design thinking. (launch) (所给词的适当形式填空) 8. ________ by the limitations of existing technologies, the researchers sought innovative solutions to improve energy efficiency. (Drive)(所给词的适当形式填空) Section B Directions: Complete the following sentences by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there are two words more than you need. A. account B. balance C. bottled D. charge E. devote F. recovering G. skin H. reserve I. struggling J. transported 9. The city is ________ slowly from the heavy floods that hit last week. 10. He ________ his disappointment, but his friends could tell that something was wrong. 11. ________ to balance work and personal life, she decided to adjust her schedule. 12. The artwork was ________ with care to prevent any damage during the exhibition tour. 13. The traveler gave a(n) ________ of the storm that was so vivid that the audience fell silent. 14. When he saw the extra ________ on his bill, he called customer service to check whether it was a mistake. 15. He hopes to ________ more time to volunteering once his workload becomes lighter. 16. It took him several tries to ________ the apple without cutting away too much fruit. Section C Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word. For the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. 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。 Original Masterpieces cure the Body and Soul In an era of exhaustion, the treatment is hanging on a gallery wall. Recently, new studies have shown that seeing original artworks instead of _____17_____(copy) ones can calm stress and improve health. That art can lift spirits is well known. But that it calms the body is a new idea. In a study by King’s College London, participants looked at masterworks—Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait (自画像) and Gauguin’s The Dream—and _____18_____(connect) to an electronic sensor at the same time. Half the group saw the originals in the gallery, the other half viewing copies in a lab. The results were clear: going to art galleries is good for you-relieving stress and bodily pain. There’s growing evidence to that opinion. Earlier this summer, a team of Cambridge psychologists conducted a similar project _____19_____(show) how appreciating artistic beauty helps us escape daily pressure. These experiments follow _____20_____ research published last year. It measured artworks’ benefits to physical and mental health from taking part in creative activities. Nature Magazine’s review of the current science suggests that art can play a role in public health. “_____21_____ you experience an artwork, you don’t just see it, but you feel it,” says the art historian Katy Hessel. “The best thing we can do is take time with it.” Time, of course, is _____22_____ we are lacking in today’s fast-paced world. But this seems to be key to art’s treating powers. Galleries are quiet, peaceful places,_____23_____ we stop aimless thinking and start really looking. Deeply engaging with a work of art causes “psychological distancing”— seeing the bigger picture. As Katy wrote,“Great art is freeing us,_____24_____(enable) us to see and take pleasure in what is not ourselves.” These studies provide an alternative _____25_____ visiting doctors when suffering mental and physical problems. However, the British government hasn’t done enough for that. In fact, more ______26______ be done to ensure that everyone has access to original artworks. Art is vital not only to the economy, but to people’s health. That is science. Section D Directions: Complete the passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. adjust B. biological C. coating D. detect E. flavour F. substantially G. mask H. pleasant-tasting I. secondary J. simply K. still Why does medicine taste bad? Whether it is the sharp bitterness of a cough syrup (糖浆) or the metal-like taste of some pills, our most effective treatments often taste bad. The reasons are deeply rooted in both nature and science. Understanding them reveals why improving a drug’s ____27____ is a significant challenge for pharmaceutical (制药的) companies. A large number of modern medicines were developed from chemicals found in ____28____ species like plants and corals. Since these species cannot move to escape enemies, their main defense is to produce something poisonous or smelly to animals. Over time, humans evolved sensitive taste receptors, especially for bitterness, to ____29____ and avoid these potentially harmful substances. Therefore, the bitter taste itself acts as a(n) ____30____ warning signal. Modern science allows us to make use of these powerful natural compounds for medicine. However, they are rarely used in their original form. Scientists typically ____31____ their chemical structures to achieve a drug’s safety, absorption, and accuracy. Taste is often a(n) ____32____ consideration. However, a drug’s taste does matter because distasteful medicines risk being refused by patients, endangering health and contributing to drug resistance. In the medicine a patient takes, ingredients called excipients, like sweeteners, are added to ____33____ bitterness. But creating a truly delicious medicine is complex because it involves not just initial taste, but also smell, aftertaste, and appearance. Therefore, pharmaceutical companies invest ____34____ in research to address the taste problem. Strategies include ____35____ medicine with sweet materials and transforming the drug’s physical form. Creating a medicine that is both effective and _____36_____ remains a delicate balance of science and practical art, which explains why the taste of medicine is so difficult a problem. III. Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. Bad news is no longer something that arrives once a day with the morning paper. It appears ____37____ on our screens, from economic warnings to workplace uncertainty. We have developed new words to describe how we emotionally handle this steady flow of ____38____ information. One such word is “cope.” It no longer refers to healthy self-adjustment to challenges. Instead, it describes a way of thinking that reshapes reality to reduce ____39____. A person who is “coping” may focus on one encouraging sign while ____40____ a broader negative trend. Someone facing job insecurity might highlight a single optimistic forecast. A struggling business owner may insist that losses are ____41____ despite clear evidence to the contrary. These explanations offer comfort, even when they weaken contact with reality. Online, “cope” has become a form of ____42____. To accuse someone of coping is to suggest that they are ____43____ their feelings rather than facing facts. We“cope harder” to end discussion. Related expression such as “copium”, used to describe someone unwilling to face reality, implies that hopeful beliefs act like emotional alcohol, which ____44____ anxiety without solving the underlying problem. Opposing “cope” is “doom.” Doomscrolling refers to the habit of consuming negative news. Doomposting involves declaring that social systems—education, work, technology— are broken beyond ____45____. Doom, once a neutral word for judgment, now suggests a belief that disaster is unavoidable. What both reactions share is ____46____ from personal experience. Traditionally, we coped with private difficulties. The comforting stories they told themselves were rarely challenged. Today, we cope with ____47____. “Doom” and “cope” are applied to ____48____ issues on the media. Algorithms (算法) shape what we see, creating worryingly ____49____ versions of reality. As a result, emotional reactions to news become deeply ____50____. We not only argue about facts but insist to one another that our reactions, and our realities, are the only truth. Faced with constant bad news, many escape into comforting hopes or ____51____ total despair. These responses reveal not only how the world feels, but how modern life has trained us to look at it. 37. A. occasionally B. secretly C. obviously D. endlessly 38. A. troubling B. amusing C. inspiring D. confusing 39. A. confidence B. discomfort C. expense D. danger 40. A. following B. ignoring C. indicating D. weakening 41. A. economic B. harmful C. temporary D. unexpected 42. A. criticism B. expression C. skill D. policy 43. A. communicating B. exploring C. protecting D. losing 44. A. cause B. ease C. cure D. hide 45. A. reach B. belief C. repair D. doubt 46. A. distance B. origin C. change D. recovery 47. A. difficulties B. demands C. games D. news 48. A. emotional B. social C. individual D. parental 49. A. diverse B. standard C. narrow D. upgraded 50. A. personal B. rooted C. changed D. complicated 51. A. give in to B. look forward to C. stand up to D. get down to Section B Directions: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) 52. What is the purpose of this passage? A. To explain how sound waves are created. B. To present facts about the harm of loud noise. C. To provide suggestions on how to reduce sound. D. To introduce the structures of different materials. 53. The sound can be more effectively reduced when ________. A. sound is absorbed by the wall B. less diffusion happens in a room C. sound waves easily go through a surface D. many sound-reflecting materials are used 54. Professor Johnson wants to design a quiet study room. Which suggestion is suitable for him? A. Put a metal desk in the middle of the study. B. Avoid putting carpet or blanket on the floor. C. Remove all the green plants to make more space. D. Place a bookcase filled with books against the wall. 55. In which section of a magazine can we most probably read this article? A. DIY B. Evening News C. Advanced Science D. Fashion and Celebrity (B) Each major shift in media technology has led to a familiar cycle: a sudden explosion of cheap, repetitive content, widespread anxiety about cultural decline, and — less visibly — the gradual emergence of new forms of classics. The growing use of the word “slop”, which describes unwanted or careless AI-generated material, reflects public frustration, but it also is associated with older debates about whether new technologies can create classic content. History suggests that while much of such output is culturally polluting, some of it can still lead to lasting creative change. Complaints about “too much content” are surprisingly old. In 15th-century Europe, fears emerged with the invention of the movable-typing printing press. Printing made it possible to produce texts quickly and cheaply, which led to an explosion of pamphlets (小册子), poems, and short books. Many critics saw these works as shallow and repetitive. Yet these printed materials expanded access to information and storytelling, shaping the cultural environment that influenced writers like Shakespeare. The same tension appeared in 18th-century Britain with the rise of Grub Street, an area known for fast, commercial writing. Poorly paid authors produced whatever sold: political essays, satire (讽刺文学), and popular fiction. The term “Grub Street” became a name suggesting low standards and weak writing. Still, this system created new opportunities for writers and helped build a mass reading public. Several respected authors began their careers in this environment, showing that creative value can grow out of unpropitious conditions. Film history follows a similar path. Early movie theaters and later low-budget studios produced large amounts of rubbish work, but they also trained actors, directors, and technicians who would later shape modern cinema. The point was not creating artistic masterpieces but rapid production. In this process, excellence emerged indirectly, as a byproduct of scale and experimentation — just as the Internet and social media birthed low-quality contents but also new kinds of creators. The current AI changes this cycle by making content creation extremely cheap while placing a heavier burden on audiences, who must struggle to decide what deserves attention. The real task, therefore, is not to reject all AI-made work, but to learn how to recognize what is meaningful. If we look beyond the noise, today’s overload may still contain the early signs of tomorrow’s brilliant ideas. 56. According to the first paragraph, the public is worried that ________. A. it’s hard to decide what content is valuable B. artificial intelligence is replacing human beings C. people are overloaded with great economic burden D. media technology has caused environmental problems 57. The underlined word “unpropitious” in paragraph 3 probably means ________. A. essential B. preferable C. imaginative D. unfavourable 58. The author uses historical examples to show that ________. A. people in the past were less frustrated than us B. today’s concerns over AI are not something new C. media technology development brings cultural decline D. today’s people are facing a completely different situation 59. Which of the following is the best title of the passage? A. Why AI is Destroying Culture B. A Brief History of Mass Media C. Media Revolution Breeds Rubbish and Art D. The Advantage of AI Section C Directions: Complete the following passage by using the sentences in the box Each someone can only be used once. Note that there are two sentences more than you need. Should We Bring the Dead Back to Life? In the Black Mirror’s “Be Right Back,” a woman in grief (悲伤) buys a robotic copy of her dead husband, offering her a bit of comfort. _____60_____ Over the past decade, “griefbots” and digital avatars (化身) have been available, allowing people to “chat” with digital versions of lost loved ones. Now, researchers are exploring virtual reality (VR) that recreates not just a person’s voice or image, but their physical presence. VR’s power lies in its ability to create a sense of presence. Even when users know an experience is artificial, they often react as if it is real. Silvia Pizzoli, a researcher at Italy’s Pegaso University, explains, “If I throw a virtual ball at you in VR, you’ll try to catch it, even though you know it isn’t real. ” _____61_____ This immersion (沉浸感) has proven effective in treating conditions like PTSD. Some experts believe it could also help those with prolonged grief disorder — a condition where grief disrupts daily life for over a year. However, there are risks. Francesco Fanti Rovetta, co-author of a study on VR in grief therapy, warns that a person in deep sorrow might become emotionally attached to a realistic avatar, making it hard to accept that their loved one is truly gone. _____62_____ Similarly, the feeling of “presence” of the dead might create emotional confusion, making it harder to face the reality of death. There is also an ethical question: how much should technology interfere with natural sorrow? Sadness is personal, and some argue that what we call “prolonged grief disorder” is simply a normal, though painful, human experience. _____63_____ A. Digital avatars may instead remind us of what we have truly lost. B. He compares it to a child’s imaginary friend: harmless if the child knows it’s fake, but problematic if they believe it’s real. C. Offering a virtual reunion might disturb this necessary process. D. Once science fiction, this is edging closer to reality. E. This quality makes VR a promising tool in mental health care. F. VR could make this exercise easier, especially for those who avoid memories of their loss. IV. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 64. 事情既然已经发生，后悔也是徒劳的。(There is no point) (汉译英) ______________________________ 65. 如果不计后果，你可能会输得一无所有。(risk v. ) (汉译英) ______________________________ 66. 纵使沙漠酷热难耐，那棵老树依然扎根在这严酷的环境里。(Despite, survive)(汉译英) ______________________________ 67. 决策会议上，每个人都要摆出自己的想法，这将有助于问题的有力解决。(contribute, impact n. )(汉译英) ______________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 上海市晋元高级中学2025学年第一学期期末考试 高一年级 英语 学科试卷 日期：2026. 1 考试时间：90分钟 满分：100分 I. Listening Comprehension Section A Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1. A. In a supermarket. B. In a restaurant. C. In a bakery. D. In a library. 2. A. Around 7:30. B. Around 8:30. C. Around 9:30. D. Around 10:30. 3. A. It is ineffective. B. It is quite fair. C. It is too strict. D. It is necessary. 4. A. He will play some music to cheer people up. B. He thinks the party should be over. C. He wants to start a ball game. D. He plans to dance by himself. 5. A. They lost touch after graduation. B. They studied different majors. C. They were in the same year. D. They met at university. 6. A. Continue talking about his trip. B. Tell more stories about movies. C. Change the topic to her travel plans. D. Stop talking and listen to her story. 7. A. She is worried about the future. B. The shop is in a rough situation. C. Business has changed. D. Things are improving. 8. A. He joined the trip without much planning. B. He thought he had made a wise decision. C. He remembered seeing the woman yesterday. D. He offered to book the ticket for the woman. 9. A. He hadn’t seen his roommate for a while. B. He wanted to hear his roommate sing. C. He entered a room at the wrong time. D. He got involved in a funny moment. 10. A. Mark should stop bringing up past issues. B. Mark has solved the old argument already. C. Mark enjoys talking about trouble in meetings. D. Mark wants to start a new discussion. Section B Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you will have seven seconds to decide which choice would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11. A. To give advice on taking care of phones. B. To explain how to repair damaged phones. C. To compare different phone cleaning methods. D. To discuss the potential harm of mobile phones. 12. A. Check the charging ports. B. Unplug it and remove the case. C. Wipe the screen with a wet cloth. D. Spread water directly on the screen. 13. A. Every day. B. Once a week. C. Once a month. D. Whenever it looks dirty. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14. A. Economists believe education is more important than personal life decisions. B. Certain life choices have a long term impact and should be made carefully. C. People should focus on making quick decisions to avoid overthinking. D. Career changes are usually more important than education. 15. A. A good company offers more than just a title. B. An ideal workplace determines a person’s future titles. C. People tend to stay at their first workplace for life. D. Workplace choice is less important than locatio. 16. A. Returning to education to increase technical skills. B. Changing careers to something more challenging. C. Focusing on gaining more promotions and awards. D. Building satisfaction and maintaining social connections. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following conversation. 17. A. Different ways to stop teeth from hurting. B. A new toothpaste made from hair: C. Why people need to protect their teeth. D. How to keep hair healthy and strong. 18. A. The covering of her teeth is growing back. B. The outer layer of her teeth is damaged. C. She is drinking too much cold water. D. She needs a new dentist. 19. A. It creates a strong coating on teeth. B. It helps food taste better. C. It makes teeth whiter. D. It cleans away sugar from teeth. 20. A. It can make waste useful B. It can lift people’s spirits. C. It encourages people to brush more. D. It replaces the need for dental care. II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A Directions: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the given words. Write your answers on the answer sheet. 1. The researcher ________ led the experiment insisted that all data be checked twice before publication. (用适当的词填空) 【答案】who##that 【解析】 【详解】考查定语从句关系词。句意：主导这项实验的研究人员坚持要求所有数据在发表前都要核对两遍。空格处引导定语从句，修饰先行词The researcher，指人，且在从句中作主语，应使用关系代词who或that。故填who/that。 2. The meeting was put off ________ several key members had unexpected scheduling conflicts. (用适当的词填空) 【答案】because 【解析】 【详解】考查原因状语从句。句意：会议被推迟了，因为几个关键成员遇到了意外的日程冲突。several key members had unexpected scheduling conflicts是会议推迟的原因，所以用because引导原因状语从句，说明事情发生的缘由。故填because。 3. The small town has reached a stage ________ traditional customs can’t fit urban development. (用适当的词填空) 【答案】where 【解析】 【详解】考查定语从句。句意：这个小镇已经到了传统习俗无法适应城市发展的阶段。空处引导限制性定语从句，先行词是stage，表示抽象地点，关系词在从句中作地点状语，所以用关系副词where引导。故填where。 4. The suggestion was rejected because key details ________ (neglect) during the initial review. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】were neglected 【解析】 【详解】考查动词时态与语态。句意：这项建议被驳回了，因为在初步审核期间，关键细节被忽视了。 主语key details和动词neglect之间是被动关系，主句中was rejected提示句子时态为一般过去时，because引导的原因状语从句的动作也发生在过去，因此使用一般过去时的被动语态； details是复数名词，be动词用were，neglect的过去分词是neglected。 故填were neglected。 5. The engineer walked around the factory, carefully ________(examine) each workstation for potential security risks. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】examining 【解析】 【详解】句意：这位工程师在工厂里四处走动，仔细检查每个工作站是否存在潜在的安全风险。分析句子结构，已有谓语动词walked，所以examine要用非谓语形式。The engineer与examine是主动关系，即工程师主动进行检查这个动作，所以用现在分词examining作伴随状语。故填examining。 6. ________ the data appeared messy at first, the scientists eventually found out a pattern. (用适当的词填空) 【答案】Although##Though##While 【解析】 【详解】考查连词。句意：尽管数据起初看起来杂乱无章，但科学家们最终发现了其中的规律。本句前后存在让步转折关系，需要用引导让步状语从句的连词置于句首，Although/Though/While均符合语法和语义要求，且位于句首首字母需大写。故填Although/Though/While。 7. From 2020 to 2025, the university ________ three courses on psychology, data science, and design thinking. (launch) (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】launched 【解析】 【详解】考查动词时态。句意：2020年至2025年间，这所大学开设了心理学、数据科学和设计思维三门课程。 时间状语From 2020 to 2025是已经结束的过去时间段，句子描述在此期间发生并完成的动作，应使用一般过去时； 动词launch的过去式为launched。 故填launched。 8. ________ by the limitations of existing technologies, the researchers sought innovative solutions to improve energy efficiency. (Drive)(所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】Driven 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：受现有技术局限的驱使，研究人员寻求创新方案来提升能源利用效率。此处drive与researchers构成被动关系，用过去分词作状语，首字母大写。故填Driven。 Section B Directions: Complete the following sentences by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there are two words more than you need. A. account B. balance C. bottled D. charge E. devote F. recovering G. skin H. reserve I. struggling J. transported 9. The city is ________ slowly from the heavy floods that hit last week. 10. He ________ his disappointment, but his friends could tell that something was wrong. 11. ________ to balance work and personal life, she decided to adjust her schedule. 12. The artwork was ________ with care to prevent any damage during the exhibition tour. 13. The traveler gave a(n) ________ of the storm that was so vivid that the audience fell silent. 14. When he saw the extra ________ on his bill, he called customer service to check whether it was a mistake. 15. He hopes to ________ more time to volunteering once his workload becomes lighter. 16. It took him several tries to ________ the apple without cutting away too much fruit. 【答案】9. F 10. C 11. I 12. J 13. A 14. D 15. E 16. G 【解析】 【9题详解】 考查固定短语。句意：这座城市正从上周遭遇的严重洪水中慢慢恢复。结合句意，recover from是固定搭配，意为“从……中恢复”，空前is与recovering构成谓语成分，此处为现在进行时，符合语境。故选F。 【10题详解】 考查动词。句意：他把失望的情绪藏在心里，但他的朋友们还是能看出哪里不对劲。结合句意，bottle one’s disappointment表示“压抑失望情绪”，bottled在句中作谓语，此处为一般过去时，与下文“could tell”呼应，符合语境。故选C。 【11题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：努力平衡工作与个人生活，她决定调整自己的日程。结合句意，struggling to do sth.表示“努力去做某事”，此处用现在分词struggling作原因状语，符合语境。故选I。 【12题详解】 考查被动语态。句意：这件艺术品在巡回展览中被小心运送，以防任何损坏。结合句意，transport意为“运送”，此处用被动语态was transported，在句中作谓语，符合语境。故选J。 【13题详解】 考查名词。句意：这位旅行者对那场风暴的描述如此生动，以至于听众都安静了下来。结合句意，give an account of是固定搭配，意为“描述、叙述”，符合语境。故选A。 【14题详解】 考查名词。句意：当他看到账单上的额外收费时，他打电话给客服确认这是否是个错误。结合句意，charge作名词时意为“收费，费用”，extra charge表示“额外收费”，符合语境。故选D。 【15题详解】 考查动词。句意：他希望一旦工作量减轻，能把更多时间投入到志愿活动中。结合句意，devote time to sth.是固定搭配，意为“把时间投入到……”，符合语境。故选E。 【16题详解】 考查动词。句意：他试了好几次才没有削掉太多果肉而削掉苹果皮。结合句意，skin the apple是固定表达，意为“给苹果削皮”，符合语境。故选G。 Section C Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word. For the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. 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。 Original Masterpieces cure the Body and Soul In an era of exhaustion, the treatment is hanging on a gallery wall. Recently, new studies have shown that seeing original artworks instead of _____17_____(copy) ones can calm stress and improve health. That art can lift spirits is well known. But that it calms the body is a new idea. In a study by King’s College London, participants looked at masterworks—Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait (自画像) and Gauguin’s The Dream—and _____18_____(connect) to an electronic sensor at the same time. Half the group saw the originals in the gallery, the other half viewing copies in a lab. The results were clear: going to art galleries is good for you-relieving stress and bodily pain. There’s growing evidence to that opinion. Earlier this summer, a team of Cambridge psychologists conducted a similar project _____19_____(show) how appreciating artistic beauty helps us escape daily pressure. These experiments follow _____20_____ research published last year. It measured artworks’ benefits to physical and mental health from taking part in creative activities. Nature Magazine’s review of the current science suggests that art can play a role in public health. “_____21_____ you experience an artwork, you don’t just see it, but you feel it,” says the art historian Katy Hessel. “The best thing we can do is take time with it.” Time, of course, is _____22_____ we are lacking in today’s fast-paced world. But this seems to be key to art’s treating powers. Galleries are quiet, peaceful places,_____23_____ we stop aimless thinking and start really looking. Deeply engaging with a work of art causes “psychological distancing”— seeing the bigger picture. As Katy wrote,“Great art is freeing us,_____24_____(enable) us to see and take pleasure in what is not ourselves.” These studies provide an alternative _____25_____ visiting doctors when suffering mental and physical problems. However, the British government hasn’t done enough for that. In fact, more ______26______ be done to ensure that everyone has access to original artworks. Art is vital not only to the economy, but to people’s health. That is science. 【答案】17. copied 18. were connected 19. to show 20. the 21. When##While##As 22. what 23. where 24. enabling 25. to 26. should##ought to 【解析】 【导语】本文是说明文，主要介绍一项新研究发现：欣赏艺术原作而非复制品能缓解压力、改善健康状况，多个实验均印证了艺术对身心健康的积极作用，艺术欣赏能带来心理距离感、帮助人们摆脱日常压力，同时文章也指出英国政府应采取更多措施，让每个人都能接触到艺术原作。 【17题详解】 考查形容词。句意：最近的新研究表明，欣赏艺术原作而非复制品能缓解压力、改善健康状况。此处修饰代词ones（指代artworks），需用形容词作定语；copy的形容词形式copied表示“复制的，仿制的”，符合语境。故填copied。 【18题详解】 考查动词时态和语态。句意：在伦敦国王学院的一项研究中，参与者观赏梵高的《自画像》、高更的《梦》等名作，同时身上连接着电子传感器。本句描述研究中的动作，与looked为并列谓语，时态用一般过去时；且participants与connect之间是被动关系（被连接传感器），需用一般过去时的被动语态，主语为复数。故填were connected。 【19题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：今年夏初，剑桥大学的一组心理学家开展了一个类似的研究项目，以展示欣赏艺术之美如何帮助我们摆脱日常压力。此处用动词不定式作目的状语，表开展研究项目的目的。故填to show。 【20题详解】 考查冠词。句意：这些实验是在去年发表的一项研究之后进行的。此处research后有后置定语published last year修饰，特指去年发表的该项研究，因此用定冠词the表特指。故填the。 【21题详解】 考查连词。句意：艺术史学家凯蒂·赫塞尔说：“当你欣赏一件艺术品时，你不只是用眼睛看，更是用心去感受。”此处引导时间状语从句，表“当……时”，且experience为延续性动词，可用when/while/as，句首首字母大写。故填When/While/As。 【22题详解】 考查表语从句。句意：当然，在如今这个快节奏的世界里，时间正是我们所缺少的东西。此处引导表语从句，从句中lack in后缺少宾语，且指物，需用连接代词what引导。故填what。 【23题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：美术馆是安静、祥和的地方，在那里我们不再胡思乱想，而是开始真正用心欣赏艺术。此处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是places，在从句中作地点状语，需用关系副词where引导。故填where。 【24题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：正如凯蒂所写的：“伟大的艺术让我们获得自由，让我们能看见自身之外的美好，并从中获得乐趣。”此处为非谓语动词作伴随状语，enable与Great art之间是主动关系，需用现在分词形式。故填enabling。 【25题详解】 考查介词。句意：这些研究为人们遭遇身心问题时提供了一种替代看医生的方式。固定搭配an alternative to...表示“……的替代物/替代方式”，为固定用法。故填to。 【26题详解】 考查情态动词。句意：事实上，政府应该采取更多措施，确保每个人都能接触到艺术原作。此处表“应该、需要”做某事，可用情态动词should或ought to表“应该”，均符合语境。故填should/ought to。 Section D Directions: Complete the passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. adjust B. biological C. coating D. detect E. flavour F. substantially G. mask H. pleasant-tasting I. secondary J. simply K. still Why does medicine taste bad? Whether it is the sharp bitterness of a cough syrup (糖浆) or the metal-like taste of some pills, our most effective treatments often taste bad. The reasons are deeply rooted in both nature and science. Understanding them reveals why improving a drug’s ____27____ is a significant challenge for pharmaceutical (制药的) companies. A large number of modern medicines were developed from chemicals found in ____28____ species like plants and corals. Since these species cannot move to escape enemies, their main defense is to produce something poisonous or smelly to animals. Over time, humans evolved sensitive taste receptors, especially for bitterness, to ____29____ and avoid these potentially harmful substances. Therefore, the bitter taste itself acts as a(n) ____30____ warning signal. Modern science allows us to make use of these powerful natural compounds for medicine. However, they are rarely used in their original form. Scientists typically ____31____ their chemical structures to achieve a drug’s safety, absorption, and accuracy. Taste is often a(n) ____32____ consideration. However, a drug’s taste does matter because distasteful medicines risk being refused by patients, endangering health and contributing to drug resistance. In the medicine a patient takes, ingredients called excipients, like sweeteners, are added to ____33____ bitterness. But creating a truly delicious medicine is complex because it involves not just initial taste, but also smell, aftertaste, and appearance. Therefore, pharmaceutical companies invest ____34____ in research to address the taste problem. Strategies include ____35____ medicine with sweet materials and transforming the drug’s physical form. Creating a medicine that is both effective and _____36_____ remains a delicate balance of science and practical art, which explains why the taste of medicine is so difficult a problem. 【答案】27. E 28. B 29. D 30. I 31. A 32. K 33. G 34. F 35. C 36. H 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，阐述了药物味道不佳的原因，包括其源于生物防御机制以及研发过程中对味道的忽视，还介绍了制药公司解决该问题的策略，强调实现药物有效性与良好口感平衡的难度。 【27题详解】 考查名词。句意：理解这些原因就能明白为什么改善药物的味道对制药公司来说是一个重大挑战。“flavour”意思是“味道”。根据前文“Whether it is the sharp bitterness of a cough syrup(糖浆)or the metal-like taste of some pills, our most effective treatments often taste bad.”可知，结文提及药物味道差，可知此处说的是改善药物味道面临挑战，“flavour”符合语境。作宾语。故填E。 【28题详解】 考查形容词。句意：大量现代药物是从植物和珊瑚等生物物种中发现的化学物质研发而来。根据后文“like plants and corals.”可知，植物和珊瑚是生物物种。“biological”意为“生物的”符合语境。作定语。故填B。 【29题详解】 考查动词。句意：随着时间的推移，人类进化出了敏感的味觉感受器，尤其是对苦味的感受器，以察觉并避免这些潜在有害物质。根据后文“void these potentially harmful substances.”可知，人类进化出了敏感的味觉感受器，尤其是对苦味的感受器，以察觉并避免这些潜在有害物质。“detect”意思是“察觉；发现”。分析句子，“to +动词原形”构成动词不定式表目的，表明进化出感受器是为了察觉有害物质，“detect”符合语境。故填D。 【30题详解】 考查形容词。句意：因此，苦味是人体对有害物质的一种次要预警信号。“biological”此处含义为“生物学上的”。这类物质的毒性是主要威胁，苦味是进化出的辅助预警机制。secondary（次要的、辅助的）符合语境。作定语。故填I。 【31题详解】 考查动词。句意：科学家通常会调整它们的化学结构以确保药物的安全性、吸收率和准确性。根据后文“achieve a drug’s safety, absorption, and accuracy”可知，科学家通常会“调整”天然化合物的化学结构，以实现药物的安全性、吸收性和精准性。“adjust”意为“调整；改变”。符合语境。陈述客观事实，为一般现在时。故填A。 【32题详解】 考查副词。句意：味觉仍然是需要考虑的因素。前文说药物研发优先考虑安全性等，味觉“仍然”是需要考虑的因素，still（仍然、还是）体现味觉的次要但不可忽视的地位。符合语境。作状语。故填K。 【33题详解】 考查动词。句意：在病人服用的药物中，会添加如甜味剂等称为辅料的成分来掩盖苦味。根据前文“In the medicine a patient takes, ingredients called excipients, like sweeteners”可知，添加如甜味剂等称为辅料的成分来掩盖苦味。“mask”意思是“掩盖；掩饰”。符合语境。动词不定式作目的状语。故填G。 【34题详解】 考查副词。句意：因此，制药公司大量投资于研究以解决味道问题。“substantially”表示“大量地；可观地”。根据后文“to address the taste problem.”可知，制药公司大量投资于研究以解决味道问题。“substantially”符合语境。作状语。故填F。 【35题详解】 考查动词。句意：策略包括用甜味物质包裹药物并改变药物的物理形态。根据后文“with sweet materials and transforming the drug’s physical form.”可知，用甜味物质包裹药物并改变药物的物理形态。“coating”意思是“覆盖；包裹”，符合语境。动名词作宾语。故填C。 【36题详解】 考查形容词。句意：创造一种既有效又口感好的药物仍然是科学与实用艺术之间微妙的平衡，这就解释了为什么药物味道是个如此棘手的问题。根据前文“effective”可知，造一种既有效又口感好的药物仍然是科学与实用艺术之间微妙的平衡。“pleasant-tasting”意思是“口感好的”。符合语境。作表语。故填H。 III. Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. Bad news is no longer something that arrives once a day with the morning paper. It appears ____37____ on our screens, from economic warnings to workplace uncertainty. We have developed new words to describe how we emotionally handle this steady flow of ____38____ information. One such word is “cope.” It no longer refers to healthy self-adjustment to challenges. Instead, it describes a way of thinking that reshapes reality to reduce ____39____. A person who is “coping” may focus on one encouraging sign while ____40____ a broader negative trend. Someone facing job insecurity might highlight a single optimistic forecast. A struggling business owner may insist that losses are ____41____ despite clear evidence to the contrary. These explanations offer comfort, even when they weaken contact with reality. Online, “cope” has become a form of ____42____. To accuse someone of coping is to suggest that they are ____43____ their feelings rather than facing facts. We“cope harder” to end discussion. Related expression such as “copium”, used to describe someone unwilling to face reality, implies that hopeful beliefs act like emotional alcohol, which ____44____ anxiety without solving the underlying problem. Opposing “cope” is “doom.” Doomscrolling refers to the habit of consuming negative news. Doomposting involves declaring that social systems—education, work, technology— are broken beyond ____45____. Doom, once a neutral word for judgment, now suggests a belief that disaster is unavoidable. What both reactions share is ____46____ from personal experience. Traditionally, we coped with private difficulties. The comforting stories they told themselves were rarely challenged. Today, we cope with ____47____. “Doom” and “cope” are applied to ____48____ issues on the media. Algorithms (算法) shape what we see, creating worryingly ____49____ versions of reality. As a result, emotional reactions to news become deeply ____50____. We not only argue about facts but insist to one another that our reactions, and our realities, are the only truth. Faced with constant bad news, many escape into comforting hopes or ____51____ total despair. These responses reveal not only how the world feels, but how modern life has trained us to look at it. 37. A. occasionally B. secretly C. obviously D. endlessly 38. A. troubling B. amusing C. inspiring D. confusing 39. A. confidence B. discomfort C. expense D. danger 40. A. following B. ignoring C. indicating D. weakening 41. A. economic B. harmful C. temporary D. unexpected 42. A. criticism B. expression C. skill D. policy 43. A. communicating B. exploring C. protecting D. losing 44. A. cause B. ease C. cure D. hide 45. A. reach B. belief C. repair D. doubt 46. A. distance B. origin C. change D. recovery 47. A. difficulties B. demands C. games D. news 48. A. emotional B. social C. individual D. parental 49. A. diverse B. standard C. narrow D. upgraded 50. A. personal B. rooted C. changed D. complicated 51. A. give in to B. look forward to C. stand up to D. get down to 【答案】37. D 38. A 39. B 40. B 41. C 42. A 43. C 44. B 45. C 46. A 47. D 48. B 49. C 50. A 51. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文，主要探讨了面对如今不断涌现的坏消息，人们产生的两种应对方式“cope”（回避现实以减轻不适）和“doom”（沉溺于负面消息），分析了它们的特点、表现以及反映出的现代生活对人们看待世界方式的影响。 【37题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：坏消息不再是每天随着早报而来的东西。它无休止地出现在我们的屏幕上，从经济预警到职场不确定性。A. occasionally偶尔；B. secretly秘密地；C. obviously明显地；D. endlessly无休止地。根据前文“Bad news is no longer something that arrives once a day with the morning paper.”可知，坏消息不再是一天一次，而是不断出现在屏幕上，endlessly符合语境，故选D。 【38题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们已经创造了一些新词来描述我们如何从情感上处理这种源源不断的令人烦恼的信息。A. troubling令人烦恼的；B. amusing有趣的；C. inspiring鼓舞人心的；D. confusing令人困惑的。根据前文“Bad news”坏消息是令人烦恼的，troubling符合语境，故选A。 【39题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：相反，它描述了一种思维方式，这种思维方式重塑现实以减少不适。A. confidence信心；B. discomfort不适；C. expense花费；D. danger危险。根据后文“A person who is “coping” may focus on one encouraging sign while ____ a broader negative trend.”可知，“cope”这种方式是通过只关注积极方面来减少面对负面现实带来的不适，discomfort符合语境，故选B。 【40题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一个“cope”的人可能会关注一个令人鼓舞的迹象，而忽略更广泛的负面趋势。A. following跟随；B. ignoring忽略；C. indicating表明；D. weakening削弱。根据前文“A person who is “coping” may focus on one encouraging sign”可知，“cope”的方式是只看积极的，忽略消极的方面，ignoring符合语境，故选B。 【41题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：一个苦苦挣扎的企业主可能会坚持认为损失是暂时的，尽管有明显的相反证据。A. economic经济的；B. harmful有害的；C. temporary暂时的；D. unexpected意外的。结合前文“cope”的思维方式，企业主会往好的方面想，认为损失是暂时的，temporary符合语境，故选C。 【42题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在网上，“cope”已经成为一种批评形式。A. criticism批评；B. expression表达；C. skill技能；D. policy政策。根据后文“To accuse someone of coping is to suggest that they are ____ their feelings rather than facing facts.”可知，指责别人“cope”是一种批评，criticism符合语境，故选A。 【43题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：指责某人在“cope”是暗示他们在保护自己的感受而不是面对事实。A. communicating交流；B. exploring探索；C. protecting保护；D. losing失去。根据后文“rather than facing facts”可知，“cope”这种方式是为了保护自己的感受而不面对事实，protecting符合语境，故选C。 【44题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：相关表达如“copium”，用来描述不愿面对现实的人，意味着充满希望的信念就像情感上的酒精，它能缓解焦虑但不能解决根本问题。A. cause引起；B. ease缓解；C. cure治愈；D. hide隐藏。根据上文“like emotional alcohol”可知，像酒精一样是缓解焦虑，ease符合语境，故选B。 【45题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“Doomposting”指的是宣称社会系统——教育、工作、技术——已经破损到无法修复的地步。A. reach范围；B. belief信念；C. repair修复；D. doubt怀疑。根据上文“are broken beyond”可知，这里指破损到无法修复，repair符合语境，故选C。 【46题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这两种反应的共同之处是与个人经历的距离。A. distance距离；B. origin起源；C. change改变；D. recovery恢复。根据后文“Traditionally, we coped with private difficulties. The comforting stories they told themselves were rarely challenged. Today, we cope with ____.”可知，现在人们的应对方式与个人实际经历有了距离，distance符合语境，故选A。 【47题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：传统上，我们应对个人困难。他们给自己讲的安慰故事很少受到挑战。如今，我们应对新闻。A. difficulties困难；B. demands要求；C. games游戏；D. news新闻。结合前文“Bad news”及后文“ emotional reactions to news”可知，文章一直在说面对坏消息的应对方式，这里说现在应对新闻，news符合语境，故选D。 【48题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“Doom”和“cope”被应用于媒体上的社会问题。A. emotional情感的；B. social社会的；C. individual个人的；D. parental父母的。根据前文“social systems—education, work, technology”可知，这些都是社会问题，social符合语境，故选B。 【49题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：算法塑造了我们所看到的内容，创造出令人担忧的狭隘的现实版本。A. diverse多样的；B. standard标准的；C. narrow狭隘的；D. upgraded升级的。根据前文“Algorithms shape what we see”可知，算法使得我们看到的内容有局限性，narrow符合语境，故选C。 【50题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：结果，人们对新闻的情绪反应变得极具个人化。A. personal个人的；B. rooted根深蒂固的；C. changed改变的；D. complicated复杂的。因算法推送的信息具有个性化，人们基于片面信息产生的情绪反应也会因人而异，变得极具个人化，故选A。 【51题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：面对不断的坏消息，许多人要么逃避到令人安慰的希望中，要么屈服于完全的绝望。A. give in to屈服于；B. look forward to期待；C. stand up to勇敢面对；D. get down to着手处理。根据前文“escape into comforting hopes”及后文“total despair”可知，这里是说另一种极端是屈服于绝望，give in to符合语境，故选A。 Section B Directions: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) 52. What is the purpose of this passage? A. To explain how sound waves are created. B. To present facts about the harm of loud noise. C. To provide suggestions on how to reduce sound. D. To introduce the structures of different materials. 53. The sound can be more effectively reduced when ________. A. sound is absorbed by the wall B. less diffusion happens in a room C. sound waves easily go through a surface D. many sound-reflecting materials are used 54. Professor Johnson wants to design a quiet study room. Which suggestion is suitable for him? A. Put a metal desk in the middle of the study. B. Avoid putting carpet or blanket on the floor. C. Remove all the green plants to make more space. D. Place a bookcase filled with books against the wall. 55. In which section of a magazine can we most probably read this article? A. DIY B. Evening News C. Advanced Science D. Fashion and Celebrity 【答案】52. C 53. A 54. D 55. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了如何通过不同形状和材料来减少噪音，介绍了声音与表面的相互作用方式及隔音建议。 【52题详解】 推理判断题。根据左侧首段“Noise can be a real trouble in the wrong place, but the volume can be turned down using the right shapes and materials.(在错误的地方，噪音可能是个真正的麻烦，但可以通过使用正确的形状和材料来降低音量)”以及后文对隔音方法和材料的介绍可知，这篇文章的目的是提供如何减少声音的建议。故选C。 【53题详解】 细节理解题。根据SOUND AND SURFACES部分“ABSORPTION Materials with a low density absorb the energy of sound waves.(吸收：低密度材料吸收声波的能量)”可知，当声音被墙壁吸收时，可以更有效地降低声音。故选A。 【54题详解】 细节理解题。根据5 FACTS部分“2 BUILD BOOKCASES Furniture such as bookcases can act as a sound barrier without the need of other soundproof boards.(2. 建造书架：像书架这样的家具可以充当隔音屏障，而不需要其他隔音板)”可知，约翰逊教授想要设计一间安静的书房，可以靠墙放一个摆满书的书架。故选D。 【55题详解】 推理判断题。根据5 FACTS部分“2 BUILD BOOKCASES Furniture such as bookcases can act as a sound barrier without the need of other soundproof boards.(2. 建造书架：像书架这样的家具可以充当隔音屏障，而不需要其他隔音板)”以及全文内容可知，文章介绍了如何通过不同形状和材料来减少噪音，属于家居装饰类，故可在杂志的DIY部分读到这篇文章。故选A。 (B) Each major shift in media technology has led to a familiar cycle: a sudden explosion of cheap, repetitive content, widespread anxiety about cultural decline, and — less visibly — the gradual emergence of new forms of classics. The growing use of the word “slop”, which describes unwanted or careless AI-generated material, reflects public frustration, but it also is associated with older debates about whether new technologies can create classic content. History suggests that while much of such output is culturally polluting, some of it can still lead to lasting creative change. Complaints about “too much content” are surprisingly old. In 15th-century Europe, fears emerged with the invention of the movable-typing printing press. Printing made it possible to produce texts quickly and cheaply, which led to an explosion of pamphlets (小册子), poems, and short books. Many critics saw these works as shallow and repetitive. Yet these printed materials expanded access to information and storytelling, shaping the cultural environment that influenced writers like Shakespeare. The same tension appeared in 18th-century Britain with the rise of Grub Street, an area known for fast, commercial writing. Poorly paid authors produced whatever sold: political essays, satire (讽刺文学), and popular fiction. The term “Grub Street” became a name suggesting low standards and weak writing. Still, this system created new opportunities for writers and helped build a mass reading public. Several respected authors began their careers in this environment, showing that creative value can grow out of unpropitious conditions. Film history follows a similar path. Early movie theaters and later low-budget studios produced large amounts of rubbish work, but they also trained actors, directors, and technicians who would later shape modern cinema. The point was not creating artistic masterpieces but rapid production. In this process, excellence emerged indirectly, as a byproduct of scale and experimentation — just as the Internet and social media birthed low-quality contents but also new kinds of creators. The current AI changes this cycle by making content creation extremely cheap while placing a heavier burden on audiences, who must struggle to decide what deserves attention. The real task, therefore, is not to reject all AI-made work, but to learn how to recognize what is meaningful. If we look beyond the noise, today’s overload may still contain the early signs of tomorrow’s brilliant ideas. 56. According to the first paragraph, the public is worried that ________. A. it’s hard to decide what content is valuable B. artificial intelligence is replacing human beings C. people are overloaded with great economic burden D. media technology has caused environmental problems 57. The underlined word “unpropitious” in paragraph 3 probably means ________. A. essential B. preferable C. imaginative D. unfavourable 58. The author uses historical examples to show that ________. A. people in the past were less frustrated than us B. today’s concerns over AI are not something new C. media technology development brings cultural decline D. today’s people are facing a completely different situation 59. Which of the following is the best title of the passage? A. Why AI is Destroying Culture B. A Brief History of Mass Media C. Media Revolution Breeds Rubbish and Art D. The Advantage of AI 【答案】56. A 57. D 58. B 59. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要论述了媒体技术的变革在带来大量低质内容的同时，也催生了新的经典形式。 【56题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第一段“The current AI changes this cycle by making content creation extremely cheap while placing a heavier burden on audiences, who must struggle to decide what deserves attention.(当前，人工智能打破了这一循环，它让内容创作变得极为廉价，却给观众带来了更重的负担，观众必须费尽心力去决定什么值得关注)”可知，公众担心的是很难决定什么内容是有价值的。故选A。 【57题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段“The term “Grub Street” became a name suggesting low standards and weak writing. Still, this system created new opportunities for writers and helped build a mass reading public. (“Grub Street”这个词成了低标准和糟糕写作的代名词。尽管如此，这个体系为作家创造了新的机会，并帮助建立了大众读者群体)”以及“Several respected authors began their careers in this environment(几位受人尊敬的作家就是在这种环境中开始他们的职业生涯的)”可知，虽然创作环境不好，但是也有优秀作家出现，所以可以推测“unpropitious”意思是“不利的”，与“unfavourable”意思相近。故选D。 【58题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“In 15th-century Europe, fears emerged with the invention of the movable-typing printing press.(15世纪的欧洲，活字印刷术发明后，担忧情绪便出现了)”、第三段中“The same tension appeared in 18th-century Britain with the rise of Grub Street(18世纪的英国，随着格拉布街的兴起，同样的矛盾出现了)”以及第四段中“Film history follows a similar path.(电影的发展也遵循同样的轨迹)”可知，作者列举印刷术、格拉布街、早期电影的历史事例，是为了说明如今人们对AI内容的担忧并非新鲜事，历史上每次媒介技术变革都有类似争议。故选B。 【59题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Each major shift in media technology has led to a familiar cycle: a sudden explosion of cheap, repetitive content, widespread anxiety about cultural decline, and — less visibly — the gradual emergence of new forms of classics.(媒体技术的每一次重大转变都导致了一个熟悉的循环：廉价、重复内容的突然爆发，对文化衰落的广泛焦虑，以及——不太明显的——新经典形式的逐渐出现)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要论述了媒体技术的变革在带来大量低质内容的同时，也催生了新的经典形式。所以“Media Revolution Breeds Rubbish and Art(媒体革命催生垃圾与艺术)”作为文章标题最佳。故选C。 Section C Directions: Complete the following passage by using the sentences in the box Each someone can only be used once. Note that there are two sentences more than you need. Should We Bring the Dead Back to Life? In the Black Mirror’s “Be Right Back,” a woman in grief (悲伤) buys a robotic copy of her dead husband, offering her a bit of comfort. _____60_____ Over the past decade, “griefbots” and digital avatars (化身) have been available, allowing people to “chat” with digital versions of lost loved ones. Now, researchers are exploring virtual reality (VR) that recreates not just a person’s voice or image, but their physical presence. VR’s power lies in its ability to create a sense of presence. Even when users know an experience is artificial, they often react as if it is real. Silvia Pizzoli, a researcher at Italy’s Pegaso University, explains, “If I throw a virtual ball at you in VR, you’ll try to catch it, even though you know it isn’t real. ” _____61_____ This immersion (沉浸感) has proven effective in treating conditions like PTSD. Some experts believe it could also help those with prolonged grief disorder — a condition where grief disrupts daily life for over a year. However, there are risks. Francesco Fanti Rovetta, co-author of a study on VR in grief therapy, warns that a person in deep sorrow might become emotionally attached to a realistic avatar, making it hard to accept that their loved one is truly gone. _____62_____ Similarly, the feeling of “presence” of the dead might create emotional confusion, making it harder to face the reality of death. There is also an ethical question: how much should technology interfere with natural sorrow? Sadness is personal, and some argue that what we call “prolonged grief disorder” is simply a normal, though painful, human experience. _____63_____ A. Digital avatars may instead remind us of what we have truly lost. B. He compares it to a child’s imaginary friend: harmless if the child knows it’s fake, but problematic if they believe it’s real. C. Offering a virtual reunion might disturb this necessary process. D. Once science fiction, this is edging closer to reality. E. This quality makes VR a promising tool in mental health care. F. VR could make this exercise easier, especially for those who avoid memories of their loss. 【答案】60. D 61. E 62. B 63. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章围绕“是否应该通过科技让逝者‘复活’”这一话题展开，介绍了“悲伤机器人”、数字化身和虚拟现实（VR）等技术在处理悲伤情绪中的应用，同时探讨了其潜在风险与伦理争议。 【60题详解】 由上文“In the Black Mirror’s “Be Right Back,” a woman in grief (悲伤) buys a robotic copy of her dead husband, offering her a bit of comfort. (在《黑镜》的《马上回来》一集中，一位悲伤的女性买了一个亡夫的机器人复制品，这给了她些许慰藉。)”以及下文“Over the past decade, “griefbots” and digital avatars have been available, allowing people to “chat” with digital versions of lost loved ones.(过去十年间，“悲伤机器人”和数字化身已经问世，人们可以与逝去亲人的数字版本“聊天”。)”可知，本空需要衔接“科幻想象”与“现实进展”。D选项“Once science fiction, this is edging closer to reality.(这曾是科幻情节，如今正逐渐成为现实。)”能承上启下，符合题意，该选项中“this”指代上文“a robotic copy of her dead husband”，且“edging closer to reality”与下文““griefbots”and digital avatars (化身) have been available”相呼应。故选D。 【61题详解】 由上文“VR’s power lies in its ability to create a sense of presence. Even when users know an experience is artificial, they often react as if it is real.(VR的优势在于能创造在场感，即使用户明知体验是虚拟的，也会做出如同真实般的反应。)”以及下文“This immersion has proven effective in treating conditions like PTSD.(这种沉浸感已被证实对治疗创伤后应激障碍（PTSD）有效。)”可知，本空需要总结VR的这一特性带来的应用价值。E选项“This quality makes VR a promising tool in mental health care.(这一特性让VR成为心理健康领域极具潜力的工具。)”能承上启下，符合题意，该选项中“This quality”指代下文的“This immersion”，“mental health care”与下文“treating conditions like PTSD”呼应。故选E。 【62题详解】 由上文“Francesco Fanti Rovetta, co-author of a study on VR in grief therapy, warns that a person in deep sorrow might become emotionally attached to a realistic avatar, making it hard to accept that their loved one is truly gone.(研究VR悲伤疗法的学者Francesco Fanti Rovetta警告说，深陷悲伤的人可能会对逼真的化身产生情感依赖，难以接受亲人已逝的事实。)”以及下文“Similarly, the feeling of “presence” of the dead might create emotional confusion, making it harder to face the reality of death.(同样，逝者的“在场感”可能引发情绪混乱，让人更难面对死亡现实。)”可知，本空需要对“情感依赖”的风险进行类比说明。B选项“He compares it to a child’s imaginary friend: harmless if the child knows it’s fake, but problematic if they believe it’s real.(他将其比作孩子的假想朋友：孩子知道是假的就无害，但如果信以为真就会有问题。)”能承接上文，符合题意，其中“He”指代上文“Francesco Fanti Rovetta”，“problematic if they believe it’s real”与下文“emotional confusion”相呼应。故选B。 【63题详解】 由上文“Sadness is personal, and some argue that what we call “prolonged grief disorder” is simply a normal, though painful, human experience.(悲伤是个人体验，有人认为所谓的“延长性悲伤障碍”只是尽管痛苦却正常的人类经历。)”可知，本空需要说明技术干预可能对这种“自然悲伤过程”造成的影响。C选项“Offering a virtual reunion might disturb this necessary process.(提供虚拟重逢可能会干扰这一必要的过程。)”能承接上文，符合题意，其中“this necessary process”指代上文“painful, human experience”。故选C。 IV. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 64. 事情既然已经发生，后悔也是徒劳的。(There is no point) (汉译英) ______________________________ 【答案】Now that it has happened, there is no point regretting it. 【解析】 【详解】考查固定句型与时态以及原因状语从句。表示“既然”用now that，引导原因状语从句，置于句首；表示“事情”用代词it指代前文提及的事，作从句主语；“已经发生” 强调动作完成并对现在造成影响，从句用现在完成时，用has happened，作从句谓语，从句翻译为Now that it has happened；主句陈述客观道理，主句用一般现在时，固定句型There is no point (in) doing sth.意为“做某事是徒劳的、没有意义的”，介词in可省略，后接动名词；表示“后悔”用regret，此处用动名词形式regretting，用it指代已发生的事情作宾语。故翻译为：Now that it has happened, there is no point regretting it. 65. 如果不计后果，你可能会输得一无所有。(risk v. ) (汉译英) ______________________________ 【答案】If you risk everything without thinking about the consequences, you may lose everything. 【解析】 【详解】考查条件状语从句及一般现在时和情态动词的用法。“如果”用if引导条件状语从句；“不计后果”表达为without thinking about the consequences，其中without是介词，后接动名词形式；risk everything表达“不计后果地冒险、拿一切去冒险”，这里描述一般情况，从句用一般现在时；“可能”用情态动词may，表示一种可能性；“输得一无所有”即lose everything 。整句是if引导的条件状语从句，遵循“主将从现”原则，主句用“may + 动词原形”表可能发生的情况。故译为If you risk everything without thinking about the consequences, you may lose everything. 66. 纵使沙漠酷热难耐，那棵老树依然扎根在这严酷的环境里。(Despite, survive)(汉译英) ______________________________ 【答案】Despite the extreme heat of the desert, the old tree still survives in this harsh environment. 【解析】 【详解】考查介词及一般现在时。“纵使”在这里用介词Despite表示，其后接名词短语，“沙漠的酷热难耐”表达为the extreme heat of the desert ，extreme表示“极度的” 。“那棵老树”表达为the old tree；“依然”表达为still ；“扎根在”也就是“在……生存”，用survive in，句子描述的是一种常态，用一般现在时，主语the old tree是第三人称单数，survive变为survives；“这严酷的环境”表达为 this harsh environment 。故译为Despite the extreme heat of the desert, the old tree still survives in this harsh environment. 67. 决策会议上，每个人都要摆出自己的想法，这将有助于问题的有力解决。(contribute, impact n. )(汉译英) ______________________________ 【答案】At the decision-making meeting, everyone is required to present their own ideas, which will contribute to the impactful resolution of the problem. 【解析】 【详解】考查动词短语和时态。表示“决策会议上”为at the decision-making meeting；主语“每个人”用不定代词everyone；表示“被要求做某事”为一般现在时的被动语态be required to do sth.；表示“摆出自己的想法”为present their own ideas；后跟非限制性定语从句，从句缺少主语，故用关系代词which引导；表示“有助于问题的有力解决”可用contribute to the impactful resolution of the problem，发生在将来用一般将来时。故翻译为At the decision-making meeting, everyone is required to present their own ideas, which will contribute to the impactful resolution of the problem. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $