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江阴市第二中学2025-2026第一学期高三期末考试英语 I. 选择题(共计85分) 一 单项选择题(每题1分,满分25分) 1. ________the injuries in the face and hands, he broke both legs while playing the final game. A. Except B. Beside C. Apart from D. In addition 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查介词和介词短语辨析。句意：除了脸部和手部受伤之外，他在决赛中还摔断了双腿。 A. Apart from除……之外（还有）；B. Except除……之外（没有）；B. Beside在……旁边；D. In addition除此之外（后接句子）。根据句意可知，除了脸部和手部受伤之外，他在决赛中还摔断了双腿。故选C项。 2. —Did you enjoy yourself yesterday? —Yes. As you saw, ________party went on in ________most pleasant atmosphere. A. the,a B. the,the C. a,the D. a,a 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查冠词。句意：——你昨天玩得开心吗？——是的。正如你看到的，派对在一个非常愉快的氛围中进行。第一空特指昨天的那场派对，双方都知道，应用定冠词the；第二空most表示“非常”，相当于very，并非最高级，因此用不定冠词a修饰most pleasant atmosphere，意为“一个非常愉快的氛围”。故选A。 3. — I believe we will have a good time with Miss Green in your birthday party. — Maybe. But it is still a question, you know, ________ she can spare time to come. A. whether B. / C. that D. which 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查同位语从句。句意：——我相信在你的生日聚会上，我们和格林小姐相处会非常愉快的。——也许吧。但这也还是个问题，你知道的，那就是她是否有时间前来。引导同位语从句，说明question的内容，从句表示“是否”用whether。故选A。 4. It won’t be a very long time ________he is in business for himself. A. until B. when C. before D. that 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查固定句型。句意：用不了多久他就会自己创业。“It won't be +一段时间+before...”是固定句型，意为“不久就……” 。before引导时间状语从句。故选C项。 5. As we know, Lost in Thailand is a very successful movie, the cost of________is only 30 million yuan. A. which B. that C. whose D. whom 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查定语从句。句意：众所周知，《泰囧》是一部非常成功的电影，它的成本只有3000万元。the cost of _____引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词movie，指物，定语从句中of后缺宾语，应用关系代词which。故选A。 6. ________ knowledge comes from practice is known to all. A. If B. What C. Where D. That 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查主语从句引导词。句意：知识来自实践，这是众所周知的。“________ knowledge comes from practice”是主语从句，该从句结构和意义完整，不缺任何成分，所以用that引导，that在从句中不充当成分，只起连接作用。首字母大写。故选D。 7. John may phone tonight.I don't want to go out _______ he phone. A. as long as B. in order that C. in case D. so that 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查连词词义辨析和状语从句。句意：约翰今晚可能会打电话来。我不想出去，以防他打电话来。A.as long as只要；B.in order that为了；C.in case以防；D.so that以便于.所提供的情境John may phone tonight.说明了不想出去的原因是怕John万一打来电话。故C正确。 8. It was not until near the end of the letter ________ she mentioned her own plan. A. that B. where C. why D. when 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查强调句型。 句意：快到信的末尾时她才提到自己的计划。分析句子可推断出此处考查not until的强调句，形式是“it is/was not until..that…”, 故选A。 9. Then ________we had been looking forward to. A. came the moment B. the moment came C. comes the moment D. the moment comes 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查倒装句。句意：接着，我们一直期待的时刻到来了。此句是将副词then置于句首，句子采用全部倒装，即把谓语动词came提到主语the moment之前。故选A项。 10. I’m glad you told me about yesterday’s show being cancelled. Otherwise I ________all the way for nothing. A. travelled B. had travelled C. would travel D. would have traveled 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查虚拟语气。句意：很高兴你告诉我昨天的演出取消了。否则我就白跑一趟了。这里otherwise引出含蓄虚拟条件，根据told可知是对过去情况的虚拟，主句要用would have done结构。故选D项。 11. Every boy and every girl, as well as teachers who ________to visit the museum, ________asked to be at the school gate before 8:30 in the morning. A. is, are B. are, is C. is, is D. are, are 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查主谓一致。句意：每个男孩、每个女孩，还有要去参观博物馆的老师们，都被要求早上 8 点半前在校门口集合。第一空who指代前面的 teachers（复数），谓语复数are；第二空Every boy and every girl作主语时，谓语用单数，所以用 is。故选B。 12. Several pages were found ________when the book ________me. A. missing, returned B. gone, was returned to C. lost, was returned D. disappeared, was returned to 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词辨析与被动语态。句意：当这本书被归还给我时，发现有几页不见了。根据“Several pages were found _______ ”可知，这里考查find sth. adj，表“发现某东西怎么样”，为固定用法，此处可用missing/gone/lost表示“丢失的、不见的”，disappeared一般不作形容词使用；第二空中，the book和return是被动关系，要用被动语态，且return sth. to sb. 变为被动后是sth. be returned to sb.，且这里时态为一般过去时，因此was returned to符合结构，故选B项。 13. Hearing the news about Neil Armstrong’s death, ________. A. my heart missed a beat B. my mind went empty C. the newspaper shook with my hands D. I was greatly shocked 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语动词的逻辑主语一致性。句意：听到尼尔·阿姆斯特朗去世的消息，我大为震惊。A. my heart missed a beat 我的心跳漏了一拍；B. my mind went empty 我的大脑一片空白；C. the newspaper shook with my hands 报纸在我手中颤抖；D. I was greatly shocked 我感到非常震惊。Hearing the news about Neil Armstrong’s death是现在分词作状语，其逻辑主语应与句子主语一致，该动作的执行者只能是人。故选D项。 14. A notice was________in order to remind the students of the changed lecture time. A. sent up B. given up C. set up D. put up 【答案】D 【解析】 【分析】 【详解】考查动词短语辨析。句意：一个通知被贴出来了为了提醒学生调整了报告的时间。send up射出； give up放弃； set up 建立；put up张贴。根据句意和各选项分析可知，故选D。 15. The _______ is just around the corner and you won't miss it. A. bicycle's shop B. bicycle shop C. bicycles shop D. bicycles' shop 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查名词作定语。句意：那个自行车商店就在附近，你不会错过的。分析句意可知，此处是指“自行车商店”，用名词做定语表示性质、功能等，且名词作定语时一般常用单数名词形式，所以用名词bicycle修饰名词shop表示“自行车商店”符合语境。故选B项。 16. —Is Jack still asleep in class?—I think he________ be criticized if he goes on with it. A. need B. shall C. can D. would 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查情态动词词义辨析。句意：——杰克还在课堂上睡觉吗？——我认为如果他继续这样，他一定会被批评的。A. need需要；B. shall将要；一定（用于第二、三人称时，可以表示说话者的强烈意志、警告或威胁）；C. can可能；D. would将要。用于第二、三人称时，可以表示说话者的强烈意志、警告、威胁或允诺。此处表示“他一定会被批评”的警告语气，符合语境。故选B。 17. —Excuse me, sir, ________ —I’d like a cup of coffee and two pieces of bread. A. what do you want? B. may I have your order? C. this table is reserved. D. I would like to serve you. 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查情景交际。句意：—你好，先生，你要点什么？—我要一杯咖啡和两片面包。A. what do you want?你想要什么？B. may I have your order?你要点餐吗？C. this table is reserved.这个桌子已经被预定了。D. I would like to serve you.我愿意为你服务。根据第二个人所说的“I’d like a cup of coffee and two pieces of bread.（我要一杯咖啡和两片面包）”可知，空格处的句子应该是问对方点什么餐。故选B项。 18. Bees can help plants grow. ________ bees, we wouldn’t have enough food. A. From B. Like C. Except D. Without 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查介词词义辨析。句意：蜜蜂能帮助植物生长。没有蜜蜂，我们就不会有足够的食物。A. From从；B. Like像；C. Except除了；D. Without没有。由语意可知，这里表示“没有”蜜蜂的后果，构成含蓄虚拟语气，应用介词Without。故选D项。 19. —Is this your ball, Nick? —Yes,________. A. this is B. it’s C. here is D. it is 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查疑问句回答。句意：——这是你的球吗，尼克？——是的。一般疑问句 Is this...? 的肯定回答固定用：Yes, it is.；不能缩写成it's，肯定回答结尾要分开写。故选D。 20. As we live in a rapidly developing world, we will be left behind ________we keep learning. A. unless B. if C. after D. though 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查状语从句。句意：由于我们生活在一个快速发展的世界里，如果我们不持续学习，就将会被甩在后面。A. unless除非；B. if如果；C. after在……之后；D. though虽然。引导条件状语从句，表示“除非”用unless。故选A。 21. ________Mary ________Tom is warm-hearted. They are very popular with our classmates. A. Both, and B. Not only, but also C. Neither, nor D. Either, or 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查连词短语辨析。句意：玛丽和汤姆都很热心。他们很受我们同学的欢迎。A. Both, and两者都；B. Not only, but also不但……而且……；C. Neither, nor既不……也不……；D. Either, or或者……或者……。根据后句They are very popular with our classmates可知，两人都很热心，且句中动词是is，而both...and...连接两个并列主语时，谓语动词用复数形式，所以此处应用not only... but also...连接两个并列主语，遵循就近原则，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。故选B。 22. Beijing is an ancient city, ________ is famous for the Great Wall. A. which B. that C. where D. who 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查定语从句。句意：北京是一座古老的城市，它以长城而闻名。逗号后为非限制性定语从句，先行词是an ancient city，指物，关系词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词which引导。故选A项。 23. Mother was washing dishes ________ I was playing computer games. A. when B. while C. as D. since 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查连词辨析。句意：我在玩电脑游戏的时候，妈妈正在洗碗。A. when当……的时候；B. while当……的时候；C. as一边……，一边； D. since自从。 while引导时间状语从句，强调两个动作同时进行，都用过去进行时。符合语境。故选B项。 24. Many wildlife ________ and parks are set to protect animals and plants. A. habitats B. reserves C. forests D. districts 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：许多野生动物保护区和公园都是为了保护动植物而设立的。A. habitats栖息地；B. reserves保护区；C. forests森林；D. districts地区。根据and parks are set to protect animals and plants可知，此处指野生动物保护区和公园，reserves符合语境。故选B。 25. _____________him a hand and he will be out of trouble as soon as possible. A. Giving B. To give C. Given D. Give 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查祈使句。句意：帮他一把，他就会尽快摆脱困境。分析句子可知，句中涉及“祈使句+ and+简单句”结构，“give sb. a hand”意为“帮助某人，助某人一臂之力”，句子为祈使句的肯定形式，空格处应用“give”的原形，句首单词首字母大写。故选D项。 二 、阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分) A In her book Unequal: The maths of when things do and don’t add up, Eugenia Cheng challenges the view that equality in mathematics is straightforward. She argues that in both math and life, some things are more equal than others. Cheng begins with equations(方程式), noting that interesting ones show sameness with difference. For example, while 180 = 180 tells us nothing, x + y + z = 180 (for angles of a triangle) is meaningful, but only true in certain contexts, like a two-dimensional plane, not on a sphere(球体). Cheng’s aim is to explore how we decide when things are “the same” in mathematics. Her approach is both playful and deeply serious, explaining abstract concepts through interesting examples like making Mobius strips (莫比乌斯环) and baking a cake. Having opened with equations, Cheng moves on to numbers, joking that the good thing about them is that they are boring. By this, she means that they reduce potentially confusing complexity to a single quantity. Numbers can be powerful tools because they let us focus on one aspect of a situation in detail. They can also be misleading if we forget they are a simplification of reality. It would be dangerous to assume, for example, that two people who get the same score on an IQ test are equally intelligent. Cheng really increases the level of abstraction in her discussion of sameness within category theory, but readers do join her on this intellectual journey. After all, some of the greatest works of art, literature and music are technically challenging, yet we still find them beautiful without understanding all its technicalities. “If you think maths is all about equations, and equations are fixed black-and-white facts, then you probably think maths is all fixed and black-and-white,” says Cheng. This book beautifully challenges that misconception. Exploring the meaning of “equals” in mathematics helps us understand not only how complex and interesting math is, but also how the idea of equality is used and misused in life. 26. Which of the following can best summarize the language style of the book Unequal? A. Dry and informal. B. Playful but confusing. C. Simple and straightforward. D. Entertaining but academic. 27. What can we infer about Eugenia Cheng’s view on category theory? A. It is too abstract to be useful. B. It is only relevant to mathematicians. C. It is a challenging but rewarding area of study. D It is less important than other areas of mathematics. 28. Why did Eugenia Cheng write her book Unequal? A. To explain the basics of mathematics. B. To teach readers how to solve complex equations. C. To explore the meaning of “equals” in mathematics and life. D. To provide convincing examples of mathematical concepts. 【答案】26. D 27. C 28. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。在《不平等：何时事物相等，何时不相等的数学》一书中，Eugenia Cheng挑战了数学中“平等”是简单明了的传统观念，通过有趣的例子和抽象的数学理论探讨了“相等”的复杂性及其在生活中的应用和误用。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Her approach is both playful and deeply serious, explaining abstract concepts through interesting examples like making Mobius strips and baking a cake.(她的方法既有趣又严肃，通过制作莫比乌斯环和烤蛋糕等有趣的例子来解释抽象概念。)”可知，这本书的语言风格既具有娱乐性(entertaining)，又tuilian具有学术性(academic)。故选D。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段“Cheng really increases the level of abstraction in her discussion of sameness within category theory, but readers do join her on this intellectual journey. After all, some of the greatest works of art, literature and music are technically challenging, yet we still find them beautiful without understanding all its technicalities.(在讨论范畴论中的同一性时，Cheng确实提高了抽象的层次，但读者确实加入了她的智力之旅。毕竟，一些最伟大的艺术、文学和音乐作品在技术上是具有挑战性的，但我们仍然觉得它们很美，即使不理解所有的技术细节。)”可推测，Cheng认为范畴论虽然高度抽象，但值得深入探索，就像欣赏艺术作品一样，即使不完全理解其技术细节，也能感受到其魅力。故选C。 【28题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Exploring the meaning of “equals” in mathematics helps us understand not only how complex and interesting math is, but also how the idea of equality is used and misused in life. (探索数学中“等于”的含义不仅可以帮助我们理解数学是多么复杂和有趣，还可以帮助我们了解平等的概念在生活中是如何被使用和误用的。)”可推断，Eugenia Cheng的书主要目的是探索数学和生活中“等于”的含义，以及人们是如何使用和误用这个概念。故选C。 B In the heart of Jiangsu Province, the 2025 Jiangsu Football City League, affectionately known as Suchao, has reached its peak with the 11th round of regular season matches scheduled for this weekend. The league has been an exciting event, winning the hearts of football enthusiasts across the nation. Initially, the teams from Suzhou, Wuxi, and Changzhou found themselves at the bottom of the standings. Playful netizens gave them the nickname “Three Fools by Taihu Lake,” which seemed to stick. However, these underdogs were far from foolish. Each city’s team had its moment of glory, proving that determination and resilience (韧性) could turn the tide. Wuxi and Suzhou showed remarkable perseverance, holding their ground against stronger opponents. Their defensive strategies were impressive, as they stopped numerous attacks with precision and teamwork. Changzhou, on the other hand, delivered a thrilling victory in a closely contested “stroke defense battle”. The final whistle blew, and the players erupted in celebration, their hard work and perseverance finally paying off. Off the field, the friendship among the players was obvious. They trained tirelessly, supporting each other through the highs and lows of the season. The coaches, too, played a crucial role, plotting strategies that maximized each team’s strengths. The fans, not discouraged by their teams’ initial struggles, remained loyal, their cheers echoing through the stadiums. The Suchao is more than just a football tournament; it’s a celebration of the human spirit. It’s about the journey from the depths of despair to the heights of triumph. It’s a reminder that no matter how low you start, with hard work, determination, and a bit of luck, you can achieve greatness. As the 11th round approaches, the “Three Fools” are ready to show the world that they are anything but foolish. They are the symbol of resilience and the true spirit of football. 29. What can we infer about the “Three Fools by Taihu Lake” initially? A. They were expected to win. B. They were seen as strong teams. C. They were underestimated. D. They were disliked by fans. 30. Why were Wuxi and Suzhou’s defenses impressive? A. They stopped many attacks. B. They used a new defense style. C. They had the best players. D. They lacked teamwork. 31. How did the coaches contribute to the teams’ success? A. By training hard. B. By making smart plans. C. By cheering fans up. D. By defeating opponents. 32. What message does the Suchao send through the journey of the teams? A. Hard work pays off. B. Starting low means ending low. C. Great things take time. D. Experience is the best teacher. 【答案】29. C 30. A 31. B 32. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述2025江苏足球城市联赛中“太湖三傻”球队逆袭，彰显足球精神与拼搏力量 。 【29题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Initially, the teams from Suzhou, Wuxi, and Changzhou found themselves at the bottom of the standings. Playful netizens gave them the nickname “Three Fools by Taihu Lake,” which seemed to stick. However, these underdogs were far from foolish. Each city’s team had its moment of glory, proving that determination and resilience could turn the tide. (起初，苏州、无锡、常州的球队处于积分榜末尾。爱开玩笑的网友给它们起了“太湖三傻”的绰号，这个绰号似乎流传了下来。然而，这些不被看好的球队绝非愚笨之辈。每个城市的球队都有属于自己的辉煌时刻，这证明了决心和韧性可以扭转局势。)”可知，“太湖三傻”最初排名靠后被起调侃绰号，但实际具备实力并成功逆袭，由此可推断它们最初被低估了。故选C项。 【30题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Wuxi and Suzhou showed remarkable perseverance, holding their ground against stronger opponents. Their defensive strategies were impressive, as they stopped numerous attacks with precision and teamwork. (无锡和苏州队展现出非凡的毅力，在实力更强的对手面前坚守阵地。它们的防守策略令人印象深刻，因为它们凭借精准的配合和团队协作阻止了无数次进攻。)”可知，无锡和苏州队的防守令人印象深刻，是因为它们阻止了很多次进攻。故选A项。 【31题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“The coaches, too, played a crucial role, plotting strategies that maximized each team’s strengths. (教练们也发挥了关键作用，制定策略以充分发挥每支球队的优势。)”可知，教练通过制定明智的计划为球队的成功做出贡献。故选B项。 【32题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“The Suchao is more than just a football tournament; it’s a celebration of the human spirit. It’s about the journey from the depths of despair to the heights of triumph. It’s a reminder that no matter how low you start, with hard work, determination, and a bit of luck, you can achieve greatness. (江苏足球城市联赛不仅仅是一场足球赛事，更是对人文精神的赞颂。它讲述的是从绝望深渊走向胜利巅峰的历程。它提醒我们，无论起点多么低，只要努力、坚定，再加上一点运气，就能成就伟大。)”以及前文提及球队凭借努力逆袭可知，联赛通过球队的历程传递出“努力终有回报”的信息。故选A项。 C Dutch startup Nuwa claims to have invented the “world’s most advanced pen” that digitizes (数字化) notes written by hand. The Groningen-based company announced a fresh cash injection of €1.5 million to promote the development of the product, which uses an inbuilt camera system, motion sensors, and artificial intelligence to capture text written on paper. “Just write, and Nuwa Pen digitizes,” Marc Tuinier, Nuwa’s CEO, told us. All the notes are then stored on the startup’s app. They can then be organized, shared, and integrated with other apps. A particularly fascinating feature is intelligent notes, which scans and identifies rich text items such as dates, to-dos, and phone numbers from the notes. Users can then link the data with, for instance, their calendar, to-do app, or phone book. The feature is integrated with over 50 apps. Nuwa compares it to a personal assistant that puts you on top of your schedule. Nuwa is targeting the product at people who still enjoy writing with a pen and notebook. While many smart pens only work on screens or digital writing systems, Nuwa promises adaptability with every type of paper. The product also uses regular ink refills. “Other smart pen brands rely on special dotted paper to recognize what the user is writing, so you’ll also be stuck buying their paper,” Tuinier said. “Nuwa Pen can be used on any paper.” The Nuwa system is built around tiny design. The device weighs just 28 grams — about as much as a single AA battery — but provides enough power for two hours of continuous writing. Three tiny cameras are used to digitize the text with 2 mm×2 mm sensors. All the data is then processed directly on the device. “Capturing handwriting from these sensors in the pen itself, while a pen is constantly moving, is an extremely difficult task to get right — and we’ve done it,” Tuinier said. By combining the trusty old ballpoint pen with the digital world, Nuwa hopes that it can solve one of those needs. The device is now available for pre-order. 33. What is the primary function of the Nuwa Pen? A. Integrating pens with other apps. B. Organizing handwritten notes digitally. C. Combining all apps into a single platform. D. Providing a solution for personal schedules. 34. Who is the Nuwa Pen’s main target buyer? A. People who prefer typing over handwriting. B. People who show interest in smart ink refills. C. People who have an extra budget for paper purchase. D. People who appreciate traditional pen and paper writing. 35. Why does the author list a series of numbers in the last paragraph? A. To show how portable the device is. B. To explain the structure of the cameras. C. To demonstrate the device’s operating time. D. To describe the materials used in the device. 36. What is the author’s attitude towards the Nuwa Pen? A. Doubtful. B. Supportive. C. Neutral. D. Enthusiastic. 【答案】33. B 34. D 35. A 36. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。荷兰初创公司Nuwa发明了一种笔，它可以将手写的笔记数字化。文章介绍了这种笔的工作原理和优点等。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Dutch startup Nuwa claims to have invented the ‘world’s most advanced pen’ that digitizes notes written by hand. (荷兰初创公司Nuwa声称已经发明了“世界上最先进的笔”，可以将手写的笔记数字化。)”可知，Nuwa 笔的主要功能是数字化整理手写笔记。故选B。 【34题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Nuwa is targeting the product at people who still enjoy writing with a pen and notebook. (Nuwa的目标客户是那些仍然喜欢用笔和笔记本写字的人。)”可知，Nuwa Pen的主要目标客户是喜欢用传统的纸和笔书写的人。故选D。 【35题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“The Nuwa system is built around tiny design. The device weighs just 28 grams — about as much as a single AA battery — but provides enough power for two hours of continuous writing. Three tiny cameras are used to digitize the text with 2 mm×2 mm sensors. (Nuwa系统是围绕微小设计而构建的。这款设备的重量只有28克，相当于一节AA电池的重量，但它提供的电量足以连续书写两小时。三个微型相机用2毫米×2毫米的传感器将文本数字化。)”可知，作者在最后一段列出一系列数字是为了展示这种笔的小巧，说明这个设备的便携性。故选A。 【36题详解】 推理判断题。本文介绍的是荷兰初创公司Nuwa发明的笔，它可以将手写的笔记数字化。作者介绍了这种笔的工作原理和优点等，未表达自己的观点，所以作者的态度是中立的。故选C。 D The status of the cover song has shape-shifted throughout pop-music history. In the 1950s, it barely even needed a name: It was just the routine way of doing business. During the rock era, covers became suspect as inauthentic, unless an artist “made the song their own”. With the rise of hip-hop, covers were displaced by sampling and remixes, but then samples themselves became more concealed and layered, for reasons of both art and copyright. Since the beginning of this century, the practice has migrated to YouTube, where concert clips or home videos might show off the skills of amateurs and pros alike. You might also look to the songs that were covered on the TV hits and singing competition shows. There’s enough cause to believe that the cover song as a category is regaining status in the music business. Cover songs offer advantages in various ways. As a draw to live shows, for instance, surprising covers can add excitement to a set list — and then can become viral video clips on YouTube. Covering an earlier song can also be a gamble for a new artist or a faded midcareer one to attract notice. If you search for a famous song on a major streaming service, you’re likely to find a lot of covers by seeming nonentities (无足轻重的人) attempting to game the algorithm for clicks — a digital revival of the early record business’s practice of “covering” the marketplace with cheap copies for quick profit. The notion of cover versions has always been appealing to me. It makes me imagine a parallel world where songs are chattering among themselves, dropping around each other’s places for a visit, exchanging sharp remarks and gentle secrets. Covers can sew distant sound worlds together across genres or serve as acts of criticism, revealing aspects of the originals that their makers might never have suspected. 37. What is the main idea of the first paragraph? A. The differences of cover songs in various stages. B. The changing status of cover songs in pop history. C. The definition of cover songs in different periods. D The reasons why cover songs have gained popularity 38. What can we infer about the future of cover songs from paragraph 1? A. They will disappear as hip-hop develops. B. They will take the place of original songs. C. They may grow more influential in music. D. They will only be popular on YouTube and TV. 39. What does the underlined phrase “game the algorithm” probably mean? A. To follow the rules of the algorithm strictly. B. To create new algorithms for streaming services. C. To make use of the algorithm to get more clicks D. To ignore the algorithm and focus on music quality. 40. What is the purpose of the passage? A. To explain how to make a good cover song. B. To present cover songs’ development and significance C. To compare cover songs with sampling and remixes. D. To argue that cover songs are better than original songs. 【答案】37. B 38. C 39. C 40. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍翻唱歌曲在流行音乐史上的地位变化、未来发展可能性、相关现象及意义，展现其多方面价值。 【37题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“The status of the cover song has shape-shifted throughout pop-music history. In the 1950s, it barely even needed a name: It was just the routine way of doing business. During the rock era, covers became suspect as inauthentic, unless an artist “made the song their own”. With the rise of hip-hop, covers were displaced by sampling and remixes, but then samples themselves became more concealed and layered, for reasons of both art and copyright. Since the beginning of this century, the practice has migrated to YouTube, where concert clips or home videos might show off the skills of amateurs and pros alike. You might also look to the songs that were covered on the TV hits and singing competition shows. There’s enough cause to believe that the cover song as a category is regaining status in the music business. (在流行音乐史上，翻唱歌曲的地位一直在变化。20世纪50年代，它几乎不需要一个名字：这只是常规的商业模式。在摇滚时代，翻唱被怀疑是不真实的，除非艺术家“让歌曲成为自己的”。随着嘻哈音乐的兴起，翻唱被采样和混音所取代，但出于艺术和版权的原因，采样本身变得更加隐蔽和层次化。自本世纪初以来，这种做法已经转移到YouTube上，在那里，演唱会片段或家庭视频可能会展示业余爱好者和专业人士的技能。你也可以看看热门电视节目和歌唱比赛节目中翻唱的歌曲。有足够的理由相信，翻唱歌曲作为一个类别正在音乐行业重新获得地位。)”可知，第一段围绕不同时期翻唱歌曲的地位变化展开，核心是其地位的变迁。故选B项。 【38题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“There’s enough cause to believe that the cover song as a category is regaining status in the music business. (有足够的理由相信，翻唱歌曲作为一个类别正在音乐行业重新获得地位。)”可知，从第一段可推断出，翻唱歌曲在音乐领域的影响力可能会进一步扩大。故选C项。 39题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段中的“If you search for a famous song on a major streaming service, you’re likely to find a lot of covers by seeming nonentities (无足轻重的人) attempting to game the algorithm for clicks — a digital revival of the early record business’s practice of “covering” the marketplace with cheap copies for quick profit. (如果你在主流流媒体服务上搜索一首著名的歌曲，你可能会发现很多看似无足轻重的人翻唱的版本，他们试图通过____来获取点击量——这是早期唱片行业用廉价复制品“覆盖”市场以快速获利做法的数字复兴。)”可知，“game the algorithm”的目的是获取点击量，结合语境可推测，game the algorithm意为“利用算法获取更多点击量”。故选C项。 【40题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，第一段介绍翻唱歌曲在流行音乐史上的地位变化，第二段说明其多方面优势，第三段阐述翻唱版本的吸引力及意义，由此可知，文章的目的是呈现翻唱歌曲的发展和意义。故选B项。 三、完形填空(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分) Since childhood, I had dreamt of escaping my hometown, New Jersey. For thirty years, life kept my husband and me deeply ___41___ there. When we finally made the move, however, just three days after our arrival, life ___42___. I was in the kitchen, preparing dinner, when the call came, saying my husband had ___43___ at the gym and was being rushed to the hospital. The phone slipped from my hand. I stood ___44___. Then, I hurried into a taxi and kept dialing through my ___45___ in New Jersey. Upon hearing the___46___voice, I couldn’t hold back and everything came out. Soon after, I reached the hospital, to my ___47___, my husband was still alive. Later, he emerged from the surgery, and I emerged into a wave of Jersey ___48___. Day after day, calls and texts checked in. Night after night, the Jersey friends ___49___ warm meals to the hospital. After my husband was ____50____ and move back home, so did they. They tended to him and eased his post-surgical ____51____, shouldering my burdens. Their ____52____ acts were a reminder that, with Jersey in the house, we weren’t going through it alone. That June, we headed north for the vacation. When I saw the “Welcome to New Jersey” sign, my heart ____53____. This was more than a place of ____54____ people. It was the very place I had spent a lifetime dreaming of escaping, only to discover it was what I needed most, a place to truly ____55____. 41. A. rooted B. occupied C. focused D. motivated 42. A. carried on B. picked up C. fell apart D. slowed down 43. A. jogged B. sweated C. collapsed D. disappeared 44. A. alone B. frozen C. upright D. still 45. A. neighbors B. relatives C. numbers D. contacts 46. A. stressful B. frightening C. calm D. familiar 47. A. relief B. surprise C. gratitude D. satisfaction 48. A. friends B. meals C. support D. enthusiasm 49. A. served B. ordered C. cooked D. delivered 50. A. treated B. recognized C. discharged D. transported 51. A. pain B. stress C. anxiety D. trouble 52. A. modest B. selfless C. inspiring D. intentional 53. A. raced B. rested C. ached D. struggled 54. A. local B. modest C. reliable D. flexible 55. A. start B. belong C. treasure D. memorize 【答案】41. A 42. C 43. C 44. B 45. D 46. D 47. A 48. C 49. B 50. C 51. A 52. B 53. A 54. C 55. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者从小渴望逃离家乡新泽西州，却在与丈夫搬离后不久遭遇丈夫突发疾病的危机，此时家乡亲友的无私支持让她深受触动，最终重新认识到家乡的意义——它不仅是曾经想逃离的地方，更是给予温暖与归属感的港湾。 【41题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：三十年来，生活让我和丈夫深深扎根在那里。A. rooted扎根的；B. occupied忙碌的；C. focused专注的；D. motivated有动力的。根据前文“For thirty years, life kept my husband and me”可知，“生活”让我和丈夫深深扎根在那里，故选A项。 【42题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：然而，当我们终于搬离后，仅抵达新住处三天，生活就崩塌了。A. carried on继续；B. picked up捡起；C. fell apart崩塌，瓦解；D. slowed down减速。根据下文“my husband had ____ at the gym and was being rushed to the hospital.”可知，后文提到丈夫突发疾病被送医，这是重大危机，“fell apart”（崩塌）生动描述“生活突然陷入混乱”的状态，符合“突发变故打破平静”的语境，故选C项。 【43题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我正在厨房准备晚餐，这时电话打来了，说我丈夫在健身房晕倒了，正被紧急送往医院。A. jogged慢跑；B. sweated出汗；C. collapsed晕倒，倒塌；D. disappeared消失。根据后文“was being rushed to the hospital.”可知，“被紧急送医”说明丈夫身体出现严重状况，“collapsed”（晕倒）符合“突发健康危机”的场景，故选C项。 【44题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：电话从我手中滑落，我僵在原地。A. alone独自的；B. frozen僵住的；C. upright直立的；D. still静止的。听到丈夫晕倒送医的噩耗，作者应是震惊到“身体僵硬、无法动弹”，“frozen”（僵住的）更侧重“因极度震惊或恐惧而无法行动”，故选B项。 【45题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我匆忙坐上出租车，一边赶路一边不停地拨打我在新泽西州的联系人电话。A. neighbors邻居；B. relatives亲戚；C. numbers数字；D. contacts联系人。根据前文“kept dialing”可知，作者翻找新泽西州可以联系的人，故选D项。 【46题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：听到熟悉的声音，我再也忍不住，情绪彻底崩溃（把所有事都说了出来）。A. stressful有压力的；B. frightening可怕的；C. calm平静的；D. familiar熟悉的。根据后文“I couldn’t hold back and everything came out.”可知，新泽西的亲友是作者认识多年的人，他们的声音是“熟悉的”，故选D项。 【47题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：不久后我赶到医院，令我宽慰的是，丈夫还活着。A. relief宽慰，缓解；B. surprise惊讶；C. gratitude感激；D. satisfaction满意。根据后文“my husband was still alive.”可知，丈夫突发重病，“还活着”是最让人安心的结果，“relief”（宽慰）准确表达“担忧后放下心来”的情绪，符合“危机中获得好消息的反应”，故选A项。 【48题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：后来，丈夫从手术室出来，而我则被新泽西亲友们的一波波支持包围。A. friends朋友；B. meals饭菜；C. support支持；D. enthusiasm热情。根据后文“Day after day, calls and texts checked in. Night after night, the Jersey friends ____ warm meals to the hospital.”可知，后文提到“亲友打电话问候、送热饭、照顾丈夫”，这些都是“支持”的具体体现，故选C项。 【49题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：夜复一夜，新泽西的朋友们会订购饭，送到医院。A. served服务；B. ordered订购；C. cooked烹饪；D. delivered递送。亲友在医院外，需“订购”饭菜，送到医院，故选B项。 50题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：丈夫出院回家后，他们（亲友）依然如此（提供帮助）。A. treated治疗；B. recognized认出；C. discharged出院；D. transported运输。根据后文“move back home”可知，是“从医院出院”，故选C项。 【51题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们照顾他，缓解他术后的疼痛，为我分担重担。A. pain疼痛；B. stress压力；C. anxiety焦虑；D. trouble麻烦。根据前文“eased his post-surgical”可知，“术后”最直接的不适是“身体疼痛”，故选A项。 【52题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他们无私的举动提醒着我：有新泽西的亲友在，我们并不是独自面对这一切。A. modest谦虚的；B. selfless无私的；C. inspiring鼓舞人心的；D. intentional故意的。亲友主动照顾病人、分担重担，不求回报，这是“无私的”行为，故选B项。 【53题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我看到“欢迎回到新泽西”的路标时，我的心怦怦直跳。A. raced（心脏）快速跳动；B. rested休息；C. ached疼痛；D. struggled挣扎。经历危机后重新回到家乡，作者对家乡的情感从“渴望逃离”转变为“珍视与归属感”，“heart raced”（心跳加速）体现“再次回到家乡时的激动与感慨”，符合“情感转变后的生理反应”，故选A项。 【54题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这里不仅是一个有可靠之人的地方。A. local当地的；B. modest谦虚的；C. reliable可靠的；D. flexible灵活的。前文提到亲友在危机中始终提供帮助，说明他们是“可靠的”，“reliable”（可靠的）符合“在困难时能依赖的人”的描述，故选C项。 【55题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：它曾是我花了一生时间想要逃离的地方，最终却发现，它正是我最需要的——一个能真正让我有归属感的地方。A. start开始；B. belong归属；C. treasure珍视；D. memorize记忆。根据前文“only to discover it was what I needed most”可知，经历危机后，作者感受到家乡亲友的支持，意识到家乡是“能找到归属感的港湾”，“belong”（归属）符合“找到心灵停靠之处”的核心情感，呼应全文“对家乡情感转变”的主题，故选B项。 II.非选择题(共计15分) 四、语法填空(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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Juliette Vauchez finished a distant sixth in the women’s changquan-jianshu-qiangshu routines at the Chengdu World Games on the night of Aug 9. But off the competition floor, her calm smile and steady ____56____ (present) reflected the dignity of a Chinese martial arts master from a wuxia novel. “Wushu has taught me to be peaceful and to understand that there is always someone stronger,” the French athlete said. “My goal is simply to keep ____57____ (improve) myself.” Wushu has ____58____ (true) shaped her life. Vauchez was born in Bordeaux, a city famous for its wine. Her passion ____59____ the sport started early, thanks to her father, ____60____ took her to a local wushu club when she was six. “It was hard, but from the beginning, I learned to stay focused and consistent,” she said. Her discipline extends beyond sport. Now 27 and working as an engineer, she balances her job with evening training ____61____ (session). Her skill and devotion quickly earned her ____62____ place on France’s national team. At age 15, she made her international debut (登台) at the 2013 World Wushu Championships in Kuala Lumpur. With each competition, Vauchez’s competitive spirit grew, but so did her awareness about when to pause to make further progress. “Wushu is an never-ending journey full of challenges. Sometimes, you have to rest, take a break, and then continue. That, to me, is the ____63____ (hide) part of Chinese culture — the mindset,” she said. “Wushu lets anyone express themselves,” she said. “I feel close to those who share my passion and enjoy seeing them at competitions.” Vauchez and her husband, fellow wushu athlete Benoit Denolle, ____64____ (work) to promote the sport in Bordeaux at present. They hope ____65____ (make) wushu the city’s second calling card, alongside its famous wine. 【答案】56. presence 57. improving 58. truly 59. for 60. who 61. sessions 62. a 63. hidden 64. are working 65. to make 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述法国运动员沃谢在成都世运会武术项目获第六，武术塑造其人生，她与丈夫现于波尔多推广武术，盼其成当地第二名片。 【56题详解】 考查名词。句意：但在赛场之外，她从容的笑容和沉稳的神态，尽显武侠小说中中华武术大师的风范。所填空与calm smile并列作主语，需用动词present的名词形式presence，表“风度，气质”，为不可数名词。故填presence。 【57题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：我的目标很简单，就是不断提升自己。这里考查keep doing sth.，为固定搭配，意为“持续做某事”。故填improving。 【58题详解】 考查副词。句意：武术确实塑造了她的人生。所填空修饰动词shaped，需用形容词true的副词形式truly，表“确实；真正地”，符合语境。故填truly。 【59题详解】 考查介词。句意：她对这项运动的热爱很早就开始了，这要归功于她的父亲 —— 在她六岁时，父亲带她去了当地的一家武术俱乐部。passion for sth.，为固定搭配，意为“对某物的热爱”。故填for。 【60题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：她对这项运动的热爱很早就开始了，这要归功于她的父亲 —— 在她六岁时，父亲带她去了当地的一家武术俱乐部。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是her father，指人，且在从句中作主语，应用关系代词who引导。故填who。 【61题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：如今27岁的她是一名工程师，在工作之余还会兼顾晚间的训练课程。session“一场，一节”为可数名词，此处指多次训练课程，应用复数形式sessions。故填sessions。 【62题详解】 考查冠词。句意：她的技艺和投入很快为她赢得了法国国家队的一席之地。这里泛指“一个席位”，且place以辅音音素开头，应用不定冠词a修饰。故填a。 【63题详解】 考查形容词。句意：对我来说，这就是中国文化中隐藏的部分 —— 一种心态。所填空修饰名词part，需用动词hide的形容词形式hidden“隐藏的”。故填hidden。 【64题详解】 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：目前，沃谢和她的丈夫 —— 同为武术运动员的伯努瓦・德诺勒，正在波尔多推广这项运动。Vauchez and her husband与work为主动关系，再根据时间状语at present可知，这里应用现在进行时；主语Vauchez and her husband为复数，be动词用are。故填are working。 65题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：他们希望让武术成为这座城市除著名葡萄酒之外的第二张名片。hope to do sth.为固定搭配，意为“希望做某事”，不定式作宾语。故填to make。 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 江阴市第二中学2025-2026第一学期高三期末考试英语 I. 选择题(共计85分) 一 单项选择题(每题1分,满分25分) 1. ________the injuries in the face and hands, he broke both legs while playing the final game. A. Except B. Beside C. Apart from D. In addition 2. —Did you enjoy yourself yesterday? —Yes. As you saw, ________party went on in ________most pleasant atmosphere. A. the,a B. the,the C. a,the D. a,a 3. — I believe we will have a good time with Miss Green in your birthday party. — Maybe. But it is still a question you know, ________ she can spare time to come. A. whether B. / C. that D. which 4. It won’t be a very long time ________he is in business for himself. A. until B. when C. before D. that 5. As we know, Lost in Thailand is a very successful movie, the cost of________is only 30 million yuan. A. which B. that C. whose D. whom 6. ________ knowledge comes from practice is known to all. A. If B. What C. Where D. That 7. John may phone tonight.I don't want to go out _______ he phone. A. as long as B. in order that C. in case D. so that 8. It was not until near the end of the letter ________ she mentioned her own plan. A. that B. where C. why D. when 9. Then ________we had been looking forward to. A. came the moment B. the moment came C. comes the moment D. the moment comes 10. I’m glad you told me about yesterday’s show being cancelled. Otherwise I ________all the way for nothing. A. travelled B. had travelled C. would travel D. would have traveled 11. Every boy and every girl, as well as teachers who ________to visit the museum, ________asked to be at the school gate before 8:30 in the morning. A. is, are B. are, is C. is, is D. are, are 12. Several pages were found ________when the book ________me. A. missing, returned B. gone, was returned to C. lost, was returned D. disappeared, was returned to 13. Hearing the news about Neil Armstrong’s death, ________. A. my heart missed a beat B. my mind went empty C. the newspaper shook with my hands D. I was greatly shocked 14. A notice was________in order to remind the students of the changed lecture time. A. sent up B. given up C. set up D. put up 15. The _______ is just around the corner and you won't miss it. A. bicycle's shop B. bicycle shop C. bicycles shop D. bicycles' shop 16. —Is Jack still asleep in class?—I think he________ be criticized if he goes on with it. A. need B. shall C. can D. would 17. —Excuse me, sir, ________ —I’d like a cup of coffee and two pieces of bread. A. what do you want? B. may I have your order? C. this table is reserved. D. I would like to serve you. 18. Bees can help plants grow. ________ bees, we wouldn’t have enough food. A. From B. Like C. Except D. Without 19. —Is this your ball, Nick? —Yes,________. A. this is B. it’s C. here is D. it is 20. As we live in a rapidly developing world, we will be left behind ________we keep learning. A unless B. if C. after D. though 21. ________Mary ________Tom is warm-hearted. They are very popular with our classmates. A. Both, and B. Not only, but also C. Neither, nor D. Either, or 22. Beijing is an ancient city, ________ is famous for the Great Wall. A. which B. that C. where D. who 23. Mother was washing dishes ________ I was playing computer games. A. when B. while C. as D. since 24. Many wildlife ________ and parks are set to protect animals and plants. A. habitats B. reserves C. forests D. districts 25. _____________him a hand and he will be out of trouble as soon as possible. A. Giving B. To give C. Given D. Give 二 、阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分) A In her book Unequal: The maths of when things do and don’t add up, Eugenia Cheng challenges the view that equality in mathematics is straightforward. She argues that in both math and life, some things are more equal than others. Cheng begins with equations(方程式), noting that interesting ones show sameness with difference. For example, while 180 = 180 tells us nothing, x + y + z = 180 (for angles of a triangle) is meaningful, but only true in certain contexts, like a two-dimensional plane, not on a sphere(球体). Cheng’s aim is to explore how we decide when things are “the same” in mathematics. Her approach is both playful and deeply serious, explaining abstract concepts through interesting examples like making Mobius strips (莫比乌斯环) and baking a cake. Having opened with equations, Cheng moves on to numbers, joking that the good thing about them is that they are boring. By this, she means that they reduce potentially confusing complexity to a single quantity. Numbers can be powerful tools because they let us focus on one aspect of a situation in detail. They can also be misleading if we forget they are a simplification of reality. It would be dangerous to assume, for example, that two people who get the same score on an IQ test are equally intelligent. Cheng really increases the level of abstraction in her discussion of sameness within category theory but readers do join her on this intellectual journey. After all, some of the greatest works of art, literature and music are technically challenging, yet we still find them beautiful without understanding all its technicalities. “If you think maths is all about equations, and equations are fixed black-and-white facts, then you probably think maths is all fixed and black-and-white,” says Cheng. This book beautifully challenges that misconception. Exploring the meaning of “equals” in mathematics helps us understand not only how complex and interesting math is, but also how the idea of equality is used and misused in life. 26. Which of the following can best summarize the language style of the book Unequal? A. Dry and informal. B. Playful but confusing. C. Simple and straightforward. D. Entertaining but academic. 27. What can we infer about Eugenia Cheng’s view on category theory? A. It is too abstract to be useful. B. It is only relevant to mathematicians. C. It is a challenging but rewarding area of study. D. It is less important than other areas of mathematics. 28. Why did Eugenia Cheng write her book Unequal? A. To explain the basics of mathematics. B. To teach readers how to solve complex equations. C. To explore the meaning of “equals” in mathematics and life. D. To provide convincing examples of mathematical concepts. B In the heart of Jiangsu Province, the 2025 Jiangsu Football City League, affectionately known as Suchao, has reached its peak with the 11th round of regular season matches scheduled for this weekend. The league has been an exciting event, winning the hearts of football enthusiasts across the nation. Initially, the teams from Suzhou, Wuxi, and Changzhou found themselves at the bottom of the standings. Playful netizens gave them the nickname “Three Fools by Taihu Lake,” which seemed to stick. However, these underdogs were far from foolish. Each city’s team had its moment of glory, proving that determination and resilience (韧性) could turn the tide. Wuxi and Suzhou showed remarkable perseverance, holding their ground against stronger opponents. Their defensive strategies were impressive, as they stopped numerous attacks with precision and teamwork. Changzhou, on the other hand, delivered a thrilling victory in a closely contested “stroke defense battle”. The final whistle blew, and the players erupted in celebration, their hard work and perseverance finally paying off. Off the field, the friendship among the players was obvious. They trained tirelessly, supporting each other through the highs and lows of the season. The coaches, too, played a crucial role, plotting strategies that maximized each team’s strengths. The fans, not discouraged by their teams’ initial struggles, remained loyal, their cheers echoing through the stadiums. The Suchao is more than just a football tournament; it’s a celebration of the human spirit. It’s about the journey from the depths of despair to the heights of triumph. It’s a reminder that no matter how low you start, with hard work, determination, and a bit of luck, you can achieve greatness. As the 11th round approaches, the “Three Fools” are ready to show the world that they are anything but foolish. They are the symbol of resilience and the true spirit of football. 29. What can we infer about the “Three Fools by Taihu Lake” initially? A. They were expected to win. B. They were seen as strong teams. C. They were underestimated. D. They were disliked by fans. 30. Why were Wuxi and Suzhou’s defenses impressive? A. They stopped many attacks. B. They used a new defense style. C. They had the best players. D. They lacked teamwork. 31. How did the coaches contribute to the teams’ success? A. By training hard. B. By making smart plans. C. By cheering fans up. D. By defeating opponents. 32. What message does the Suchao send through the journey of the teams? A. Hard work pays off. B. Starting low means ending low. C. Great things take time. D. Experience is the best teacher. C Dutch startup Nuwa claims to have invented the “world’s most advanced pen” that digitizes (数字化) notes written by hand. The Groningen-based company announced a fresh cash injection of €1.5 million to promote the development of the product, which uses an inbuilt camera system, motion sensors, and artificial intelligence to capture text written on paper. “Just write, and Nuwa Pen digitizes,” Marc Tuinier, Nuwa’s CEO, told us. All the notes are then stored on the startup’s app. They can then be organized, shared, and integrated with other apps. A particularly fascinating feature is intelligent notes, which scans and identifies rich text items such as dates, to-dos, and phone numbers from the notes. Users can then link the data with, for instance, their calendar, to-do app, or phone book. The feature is integrated with over 50 apps. Nuwa compares it to a personal assistant that puts you on top of your schedule. Nuwa is targeting the product at people who still enjoy writing with a pen and notebook. While many smart pens only work on screens or digital writing systems, Nuwa promises adaptability with every type of paper. The product also uses regular ink refills. “Other smart pen brands rely on special dotted paper to recognize what the user is writing, so you’ll also be stuck buying their paper,” Tuinier said. “Nuwa Pen can be used on any paper.” The Nuwa system is built around tiny design. The device weighs just 28 grams — about as much as a single AA battery — but provides enough power for two hours of continuous writing. Three tiny cameras are used to digitize the text with 2 mm×2 mm sensors. All the data is then processed directly on the device. “Capturing handwriting from these sensors in the pen itself, while a pen is constantly moving, is an extremely difficult task to get right — and we’ve done it,” Tuinier said. By combining the trusty old ballpoint pen with the digital world, Nuwa hopes that it can solve one of those needs. The device is now available for pre-order. 33. What is the primary function of the Nuwa Pen? A. Integrating pens with other apps. B. Organizing handwritten notes digitally. C. Combining all apps into a single platform. D. Providing a solution for personal schedules. 34. Who is the Nuwa Pen’s main target buyer? A. People who prefer typing over handwriting. B People who show interest in smart ink refills. C. People who have an extra budget for paper purchase. D. People who appreciate traditional pen and paper writing. 35. Why does the author list a series of numbers in the last paragraph? A. To show how portable the device is. B. To explain the structure of the cameras. C. To demonstrate the device’s operating time. D. To describe the materials used in the device. 36. What is the author’s attitude towards the Nuwa Pen? A. Doubtful. B. Supportive. C. Neutral. D. Enthusiastic. D The status of the cover song has shape-shifted throughout pop-music history. In the 1950s, it barely even needed a name: It was just the routine way of doing business. During the rock era, covers became suspect as inauthentic, unless an artist “made the song their own”. With the rise of hip-hop, covers were displaced by sampling and remixes, but then samples themselves became more concealed and layered, for reasons of both art and copyright. Since the beginning of this century, the practice has migrated to YouTube, where concert clips or home videos might show off the skills of amateurs and pros alike. You might also look to the songs that were covered on the TV hits and singing competition shows. There’s enough cause to believe that the cover song as a category is regaining status in the music business. Cover songs offer advantages in various ways. As a draw to live shows, for instance, surprising covers can add excitement to a set list — and then can become viral video clips on YouTube. Covering an earlier song can also be a gamble for a new artist or a faded midcareer one to attract notice. If you search for a famous song on a major streaming service, you’re likely to find a lot of covers by seeming nonentities (无足轻重的人) attempting to game the algorithm for clicks — a digital revival of the early record business’s practice of “covering” the marketplace with cheap copies for quick profit. The notion of cover versions has always been appealing to me. It makes me imagine a parallel world where songs are chattering among themselves, dropping around each other’s places for a visit, exchanging sharp remarks and gentle secrets. Covers can sew distant sound worlds together across genres or serve as acts of criticism, revealing aspects of the originals that their makers might never have suspected. 37. What is the main idea of the first paragraph? A. The differences of cover songs in various stages. B. The changing status of cover songs in pop history. C. The definition of cover songs in different periods. D. The reasons why cover songs have gained popularity 38. What can we infer about the future of cover songs from paragraph 1? A. They will disappear as hip-hop develops. B. They will take the place of original songs. C. They may grow more influential in music. D. They will only be popular on YouTube and TV. 39. What does the underlined phrase “game the algorithm” probably mean? A. To follow the rules of the algorithm strictly. B. To create new algorithms for streaming services. C. To make use of the algorithm to get more clicks D. To ignore the algorithm and focus on music quality. 40. What is the purpose of the passage? A. To explain how to make a good cover song. B. To present cover songs’ development and significance C. To compare cover songs with sampling and remixes. D. To argue that cover songs are better than original songs. 三、完形填空(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分) Since childhood, I had dreamt of escaping my hometown, New Jersey. For thirty years, life kept my husband and me deeply ___41___ there. When we finally made the move, however, just three days after our arrival, life ___42___. I was in the kitchen, preparing dinner, when the call came, saying my husband had ___43___ at the gym and was being rushed to the hospital. The phone slipped from my hand. I stood ___44___. Then, I hurried into a taxi and kept dialing through my ___45___ in New Jersey. Upon hearing the___46___voice, I couldn’t hold back and everything came out. Soon after, I reached the hospital, to my ___47___, my husband was still alive. Later, he emerged from the surgery, and I emerged into a wave of Jersey ___48___. Day after day, calls and texts checked in. Night after night, the Jersey friends ___49___ warm meals to the hospital. After my husband was ____50____ and move back home, so did they. They tended to him and eased his post-surgical ____51____, shouldering my burdens. Their ____52____ acts were a reminder that, with Jersey in the house, we weren’t going through it alone. That June, we headed north for the vacation. When I saw the “Welcome to New Jersey” sign, my heart ____53____. This was more than a place of ____54____ people. It was the very place I had spent a lifetime dreaming of escaping, only to discover it was what I needed most, a place to truly ____55____. 41. A. rooted B. occupied C. focused D. motivated 42. A. carried on B. picked up C. fell apart D. slowed down 43. A. jogged B. sweated C. collapsed D. disappeared 44. A. alone B. frozen C. upright D. still 45. A. neighbors B. relatives C. numbers D. contacts 46 A. stressful B. frightening C. calm D. familiar 47. A. relief B. surprise C. gratitude D. satisfaction 48. A. friends B. meals C. support D. enthusiasm 49. A. served B. ordered C. cooked D. delivered 50. A. treated B. recognized C. discharged D. transported 51. A. pain B. stress C. anxiety D. trouble 52. A. modest B. selfless C. inspiring D. intentional 53. A. raced B. rested C. ached D. struggled 54. A. local B. modest C. reliable D. flexible 55. A. start B. belong C. treasure D. memorize II.非选择题(共计15分) 四、语法填空(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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Juliette Vauchez finished a distant sixth in the women’s changquan-jianshu-qiangshu routines at the Chengdu World Games on the night of Aug 9. But off the competition floor, her calm smile and steady ____56____ (present) reflected the dignity of a Chinese martial arts master from a wuxia novel. “Wushu has taught me to be peaceful and to understand that there is always someone stronger,” the French athlete said. “My goal is simply to keep ____57____ (improve) myself.” Wushu has ____58____ (true) shaped her life. Vauchez was born in Bordeaux, a city famous for its wine. Her passion ____59____ the sport started early, thanks to her father, ____60____ took her to a local wushu club when she was six. “It was hard, but from the beginning, I learned to stay focused and consistent,” she said. Her discipline extends beyond sport. Now 27 and working as an engineer, she balances her job with evening training ____61____ (session). Her skill and devotion quickly earned her ____62____ place on France’s national team. At age 15, she made her international debut (登台) at the 2013 World Wushu Championships in Kuala Lumpur. With each competition, Vauchez’s competitive spirit grew, but so did her awareness about when to pause to make further progress. “Wushu is an never-ending journey full of challenges. Sometimes, you have to rest, take a break, and then continue. That, to me, is the ____63____ (hide) part of Chinese culture — the mindset,” she said. “Wushu lets anyone express themselves,” she said. “I feel close to those who share my passion and enjoy seeing them at competitions.” Vauchez and her husband, fellow wushu athlete Benoit Denolle, ____64____ (work) to promote the sport in Bordeaux at present. They hope ____65____ (make) wushu the city’s second calling card, alongside its famous wine. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $