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高二下英语开学摸底考试 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分 30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案 转涂到答题卡上。 第一节 (共5小题; 每小题15分，满分75分) 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音放两遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will Lisa do tomorrow afternoon? A. Help with the school open day. B. Take her cousin to the airport. C. Pick her cousin up at the airport. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the woman looking for? A. A quiet place to work. B. An inquiry desk for help. C. A leaflet for information. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman decide to do? A. See a doctor. B. Drink more water. C. Choose low-sugar juice. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Which class is Jake taking now? A. The cookery class. B. The photography class. C. The car mechanics class. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the most probable relationship between the speakers? A. Colleagues. B. Employer and employee. C. Interviewer and interviewee. 第二节(共15 小题;每小题1.5 分，满分 22.5 分) 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟: 听完后，每小题都有5秒 钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A failed contract. B. A troublesome client. C. A financial problem. 7. How does the woman feel now? A. Annoyed. B. Disappointed. C. Relieved. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. Why did the girl turn around in chemistry class? A. To ask her teacher for help. B. To respond to her classmate. C. To observe the experiment clearly. 9. What happened during the experiment? A. A fire suddenly broke out. B. The test tubes were knocked over. C. Some smoke came out due to a mistake. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. What will Thomas mainly discuss on the show? A. How to upcycle unwanted items. B. How to find recyclable materials. C. How to conduct everyday recycling. 11. What does Thomas say about upcycling? A. It needs specific materials. B. It has become a recent trend. C. It requires complex techniques. 12. What will be shown next? A. A sponsor’s talk. B. Some upcycling activities. C. A few advertisements. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. What problem does the family face? A. The family lacks enough space. B. They have a tight housing budget. C. They have no place to work from home. 14. Why does the woman hesitate about moving? A. She would lose her personal space. B. She worries about travel time to work. C. She dislikes unfamiliar neighborhoods. 15. What does the man say about nearby schools? A. They have big class sizes. B. They are close to public transport. C. They offer better learning conditions. 16. What do the couple decide to do next? A. Visit potential new homes. B. Talk to the children first. C. Contact a moving company. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. Why is a new entry system introduced? A. To save labor. B. To speed up entry. C. To collect personal data. 18. Which space is suitable for people who want a calm workout? A. The large hall near the entrance. B The rest areas with free internet. C. The stretching room on the second floor. 19. What are the guided fitness sessions mainly for? A. Helping build basic fitness skills. B. Training members for competitions. C. Coaching beginners on advanced moves. 20. What is the purpose of the speaker’s talk? A. To introduce some new services. B. To advertise paid fitness programs. C. To hire more experienced coaches. 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Amsterdam Light Festival Classic Saloon Boat Cruise (巡游) What is included 75-minute canal boat cruise; Live guide & Professional skipper; Unlimited drinks; Meeting points and instructions Starting point: 33A Prins Hendrikkade, 1012 TM, Amsterdam; Make sure to be there 10 minutes in advance; Search for our crew dressed in bright orange; Show your smartphone ticket before boarding the boat; Description Take a 75-minute cruise through Amsterdam’s historic canals during the Amsterdam Light Festival. You will see impressive light art facilities that light the city in the darker months on a luxury open boat. The festival was established 12 years ago and aligns (使……一致) with Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary, and for the 14th edition, the festival celebrates with the theme of legacy (遗赠) . Light art helps bring people together and energizes the city. Discover how the language of light transforms the cityscape with more than 20 artworks leaving a lasting impression. Additional information No accessible entrance for wheelchair users; Please do not arrive earlier than 10 minutes before boarding time. Early boarding is not possible and will lead to longer queues and unnecessary jam; Make sure to wear weather-appropriate clothing, since it can be cold on the water; Please note there might be delays caused by the official festival route or other unforeseen events. Reschedule and cancellation policy Cancel for free until 72 hours before you visit and get a full refund (退款) ; Rescheduling is possible until 72 hours before your visit. Ratings 21. What are visitors expected to do? A. Bring their own drinks. B. Wear orange clothes. C. Take photos with the guide. D. Arrive ten minutes early. 22. What can we know about the light festival? A. It has been a tradition for over a decade. B. It offers free cruises. C. It takes place before the city’s anniversary. D. It lasts for 75 minutes. 23. What does the text suggest about the cruise? A. It’ll be put off for an hour. B. Most visitors would recommend it. C. It doesn’t allow rescheduling. D. There are wheelchair-accessible paths. B Jane Goodall was only 26 years old when she first went to Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania in July 1960. While researchers understood that humans and chimpanzees (黑猩猩) were closely related, they had no knowledge about the behavior of primates (灵长目动物) in the wild. The first three months were difficult without making any meaningful scientific observations or being able to approach the chimpanzees. But Goodall finally managed to gain the trust of a male with silver hair that she named David Greybeard. In November 1960, she made an observation that would forever change the way the animals were understood. David Greybeard bent a stick and used it as a tool to clean termites (白蚁) in a nest. The ability to use tools was what scientists believed set humans apart from animals. Goodall’s career track changed after the “Understanding Chimpanzees” conference in Chicago in 1986. Although she helped organize it, the sessions she attended showed her the devastating effects of deforestation of habitats and the inhumane conditions chimpanzees faced in medical research. She told Living on Earth’s Steve Curwood in an interview in 2020 that she had no idea of the extent of the dangers the great chimpanzees faced. “I went as a scientist,” Goodall said. “I left as an activist.” Her conservation efforts started years earlier when she founded the Jane Goodall Institute which devotes a large part of its efforts to wildlife conservation and to continuing the field research in Gombe Stream National Park, according to the press release. But Goodall understood that, if we really wanted to change the world, we must get youth involved. That’s why she started the Roots & Shoots program in 1991, now active in 75 countries, to empower young people to protect the world. In January 2025, she was awarded the Medal of Freedom for her contributions to science and her advocacy for the planet. Goodall passed away on October 1, 2025. She remained active until just days before her death. Her legacy of research and advocacy will live on. 24. Why did Jane Goodall go to Gombe Stream National Park in 1960? A. To observe termites. B. To travel with scientists. C. To do a field study. D. To name a chimpanzee. 25. What does the underlined word “devastating” mean in paragraph 3? A. Disastrous. B. Beneficial. C. Significant. D. Apparent. 26. Why did Jane Goodall launch the Roots & Shoots program? A. To establish partnerships for habitat protection. B To encourage youth participation in conservation. C. To fund scientific research on chimpanzees’ behaviors. D. To train young people to become wildlife researchers. 27. What can be inferred about Jane Goodall? A. Her research methods were doubtful. B. Her efforts were limited to chimpanzees. C. Her focus was on theoretical contributions. D. Her advocacy work had a global impact. C There is a saying that knowledge is power. However, in reality, knowledge is prevention. It can often seem that natural disasters, such as wildfires, are unpredictable and cannot be prevented, but that may no longer be the case. A team of Israeli scientists from Bar-Ilan University in Ramat Gan has recently published a study in Scientific Reports that they have developed a new AI model that is capable of accurately forecasting wildfire outbreaks. The AI model can predict the location and timing of lightning-induced (雷电引发的) wildfires with 90 percent accuracy. This sort of model could truly be lifesaving, as climate change has heightened the occurrences and dangers of lightning-induced wildfires. The model outperformed traditional wildfire risk indexes (指数) . In order to create this highly accurate model, the researchers integrated environmental factors, data from weather systems and satellites. Dr. Oren Glickman, an assistant professor in Bar-Ilan University’s Computer Science Department, said, “Lightning-ignited wildfires are a global challenge, and our model shows it is likely to heighten with climate change. With an improved ability to predict lightning fires, meteorological services, fire departments, and emergency planners can respond earlier and more effectively, potentially saving lives and protecting ecosystems.” While the first study offered a solution globally, an additional study from Tel Aviv University, introduced an AI model aimed at more local solutions. The purpose of this model is to raise the accuracy of wildfire prediction for specific countries and locations. Basing themselves on the fairly accurate Canadian wildfire index, the researchers improved the index for specific countries through climate-informed adaptation of fire weather variables. But the researchers did not stop there. They then developed country-specific machine learning models which they simplified into decision trees. This method clocked in with an impressive 86 percent accuracy. Lightning-induced wildfires are global issues, but the weather, geography and local parameters (参数) of every given location also create very distinct and specific wildfire risks. These aspects must be taken into account when looking to make a wildfire prevention system. 28. What can be learned about the AI model developed by Bar-Ilan University? A. It predicts wildfires very precisely. B. It prevents wildfire occurrence by 90%. C. It reduces satellite data in fire prevention. D. It focuses entirely on local weather conditions. 29. What is Dr. Glickman’s opinion on AI wildfire prediction? A. It has effects on climate change. B. It should prioritize fire departments. C. It keeps ecosystems under control. D. It allows earlier emergency responses. 30. How did Tel Aviv University’s researchers improve the Canadian wildfire index? A. By introducing climate study methods. B. By avoiding the environmental factors. C. By simplifying its machine learning models. D. By adapting the weather-based risk factors locally. 31. What needs considering when creating a wildfire prevention system according to the last paragraph? A. AI models’ application. B. Global and regional factors. C. Historical disaster data. D. Local and public promotion. D Music plays an important role in human emotion, social relationship, and cultural expression. Why do people enjoy music? “The answer to this big question has the potential to open a window into more general aspects of the human mind, such as how experiences become pleasurable,” says Giacomo Bignardi, first author of an international team led by scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. “We wanted to understand whether genetic (遗传的) differences between individuals can result in differences in the pleasure that people get from music and what these differences can tell us about human musicality in general,” he adds. To determine whether genetic factors contribute to music enjoyment or music reward sensitivity (敏感度) , the researchers used the twin design, which compares similarities between identical twins and fraternal twins. Put simply, if identical twins are more similar than fraternal twins, genetics should play a role. In collaboration with the MPI for Empirical Aesthetics in Germany and the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, the team was able to use data from more than 9,000 twins, including self-reported music reward and general reward sensitivity, as well as their ability to understand musical features such as melody and rhythm (节奏). The team found that the ability to experience pleasure from music was partly heritable: using the twin design, the researchers were able to estimate that 54% of the variability in the Swedish sample is associated with DNA differences between individuals. They also found genetic influences on music reward sensitivity to be partly independent of general reward sensitivity and music understanding abilities, and discovered that distinct genetic pathways influenced different aspects of music enjoyment, such as emotion control, dancing along with a beat or playing music with others. “These findings suggest a complex picture in which partly distinct DNA differences contribute to different aspects of music enjoyment,” concludes Bignardi. “Future research looking at which part of the genome contributes the most to human ability to enjoy music has the potential to uncover the human gift that confused Darwin most.” 32. What is the main purpose of the research? A. To design a genetic type of music. B. To decide on the musical abilities. C. To find out music’s relation to genetics. D. To study the development of music. 33. What was a finding of the research? A. Music’s rhythm was hard to master. B. DNA affects the ways of enjoying music. C. General music reward systems determine genes. D. Music understanding abilities can be developed. 34. Why does the author mention Darwin? A. To prove animals’ musical abilities. B. To emphasize the social function of music. C. To criticize his outdated theories. D. To highlight the unsolved puzzle of music. 35. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Genes May Influence People’s Enjoyment of Music B. Music Preferences Depend on Cultural Differences C. Music Changes Genetic Reward Sensitivity D. Enjoying Music Makes People Happy 第二节 （共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How to Stop Laughing at Inappropriate Times Although laughing at inappropriate times can be embarrassing, it’s actually a natural reaction for some people when they’re facing a highly stressful situation. ___36___ However, when inappropriate laughter negatively affects your life, start by controlling your urge to laugh. If you can’t, try one of these options for shifting your thoughts away from what’s triggering (触发) your laughter. ●Distract yourself from your urge to laugh. It takes time to learn how to control your tendency to laugh, but distraction is an easy way to stop yourself. You can try to pinch yourself, for the slight pain will distract you from your urge to laugh. ___37___. More simply, just look for a certain color in the room or sing a song to yourself. ●___38___ . Do you laugh out of nervousness, or do you laugh to cope with painful feelings? Whatever your reasons for laughing, write down when your laughter is causing you issues. Once you know what they are, you can begin to address your habit of laughing. ●Move to a private location when you start to laugh, if you can. ___39___. This gives you time to calm yourself and take a few deep breaths before rejoining everyone. Learn to recognize the urge that comes before you laugh, and try to identify your laughter triggers so that you can excuse yourself in time. ●Apologize for your laughter, if it still happens. Tell the person you often cope with upsetting feelings by laughing, then say you’re sorry if the reaction hurts them. Opening up to them will likely make them understand where you’re coming from. ___40___. A. Identify what makes you laugh inappropriately B. Record the results of your inappropriate laughter C. The key is to pick a distraction that is easy to do instantly D. This kind of honesty can also help relieve your urge to laugh E. When laughter strikes before you can stop it, excuse yourself F It could also be a reaction to help you relieve stress and anxiety G. Mental exercises work too — make a list of groceries in your mind 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15 小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Sharon and Andy Longhurst started Burntisland Hedgehog (刺猬) Haven nearly three years ago after rescuing two sick hedgehogs. The ____41____ inspired them to learn how to care for the tiny creatures — and before long, their passion ____42____ a full-time mission to save hedgehogs. Since then, the Longhursts have ____43____ 567 hedgehogs, caring for sick and injured ones around the clock. Their garage (车库) ____44____ as a “hospital” with 40 cages. A team of 18 volunteers helps with cleaning, feeding, and ____45____ hedgehogs in the rescue’s “Hogbulances”. The Longhurts have ____46____ their hearts — and much of their free time — into keeping the rescue ____47____ . They even fundraise through local events and races to ____48____ monthly costs of about £800 for food and electricity. “If there’s a hedgehog out there that needs ____49____ and it’s in pain, I can’t say no,” Sharon told BBC News. “It’s a full-time job — we always say we have to draw a line, but then the phone rings and we say, ‘Bring it in.’ ” The couple’s ____50____ work hasn’t gone unnoticed. They were recently recognized at the BBC’s Make a Difference Awards in Scotland. Of the hundreds of hedgehogs they’ve saved, 65% have ____51____ and been released back into the wild — a meaningful ____52____ given that European hedgehogs are now listed as “near threatened” due to habitat loss and other environmental ____53____ . “We’ll do this until we’re ____54____ to,” Andy said. “They’re really ____55____ animals.” 41. A. story B. experience C. routine D. discipline 42. A. relied on B. applied to C. consisted of D. turned into 43. A. treated B. followed C. dominated D. respected 44. A. appears B. strikes C. serves D. behaves 45. A. selling B. transporting C. amusing D. warming 46. A. pushed B. forced C. persuaded D. poured 47. A. running B. popular C. practical D. appearing 48. A. cut B. cover C. raise D. feel 49. A. money B. advice C. help D. management 50. A. stable B. internal C. logical D. incredible 51. A. survived B. reacted C. arisen D. cheated 52. A. moment B. achievement C. relationship D. purpose 53. A. protection B. resources C. pressures D. information 54. A. willing B. eager C. certain D. unable 55. A. lovely B. noisy C. ambitious D. influential 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The results of the 2025 China’s “Most Beautiful Book” awards were released in Shanghai on Sunday with 25 titles from 22 publishing houses ___56___ (recognize) this year. Experts told the Global Times that the 2025 selection reflected a ___57___ (grow) trend: More book designers are drawing deeply from traditional Chinese culture, and this aesthetic (审美的) shift is being ___58___ (increasing) acknowledged by international peers (同行) . Gong Haiyan, editor-in-chief of the East China Normal University Press, one of the organizers, said, “The types of candidate books ___59___ (change) significantly in recent years. The ‘Most Beautiful Book’ selections have shifted ___60___ large-volume works to more easy-reading books,” Gong said. “This reflects a ___61___ (transform) in the publishing industry and book design concepts, highlighting the award’s positive role in guiding design toward reader-friendly practices,” she added. Gong noted that art books are a clear example of ___62___ shift. “Art books are usually beautifully bound with complex designs. In order to make the package beautiful, the use of expensive materials and complex techniques ___63___ (be) unavoidable years ago,” she said. “Now, traditional books have to win the market and readers’ hearts with designs ___64___ are smaller and enhanced. Many book reviewers say the awarded books are more affordable and accessible.” According to Gong, ____65____ (attract) young readers, designers are using their imagination and creativity to combine diverse design elements and advanced technology. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 66. 假定你是李华，你的新西兰笔友Sophia想了解你校最近举行的“悦读中国”（Reading China）英语读书活动，请用英语给她回复邮件，介绍相关情况。内容包括： （1）)活动的内容； （2）收获与感想。 注意： （1）写作词数应为80个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Sophia, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best wishes, Li Hua 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整短文。 After graduating from college, I worked as a salesman for a piano company. We advertised our pianos in small town newspapers and then, when we received many replies, we would load our little trucks, drive into the area and sell the pianos to those who had replied. Every time we advertised, we would receive a reply on a postcard which said, “Please bring me a new piano for my little granddaughter. It must be red mahogany(红木). I can pay $10 a month with my egg money.” Of course, we could not sell a new piano for $10 a month. No finance company would carry a contract with payments that small, so we ignored her postcards. One day, however, I happened to be in that area calling on other replies, and out of curiosity I decided to meet the old lady. I found pretty much what I expected: The old lady lived in a one-room cabin in the middle of a cotton field. The cabin had a dirt floor and there were chickens in the house. Obviously, she could not have qualified to purchase anything on credit—no car, no phone, no real job, nothing but a roof over her head. I could see daylight through the roof in several places. Her little granddaughter was about 8, barefoot and wearing a dress made out of cotton bags holding animal feed. I explained to the old lady that we could not sell a new piano for $10 a month and that she should stop writing to us every time she saw our advertisement. I drove away heartsick, but my advice had no effect—she still sent us the same postcard every time we advertised. Always wanting a new piano, red mahogany, she swore she would never miss a$10 payment. It was sad. Several years later, I owned my own piano company, and each time I advertised in that area, the old lady’s postcards would come to me. 注意： （1）续写词数应为 150个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 One day when I was in that area, I made a big decision. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Twenty years later, while sitting at a bar, I heard the most beautiful piano music behind me. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $这是南京市盐城市2025至2026学年度第一学期期末调研测试高3英语听力部分，该部分分为第一第二两节。注意回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到答题卡上。现在是听力试音时间。Hello, international friends club, can I help you? Oh, hello. I read about your club in the paper today, and I thought i'd phone to find out a bit more. Yes, certainly. Well, we're a sort of social club for people from different countries. It's quite a new club. We have about fifty members at the moment, but we're growing . all the time. That sounds interesting. 试音到此结束，听力考试正式开始。请看听力部分第一节，第一节听下面五段录音，每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。听下面的录音，回答第一小题。Hi, lisa, are you free to help with the school open day tomorrow afternoon? I'd like to, but I will be driving my cousin to the airport. Hi, lisa, are you free to help with the school open day tomorrow . afternoon? I'd like to, but I will be driving my cousin to the airport. 听下面的录音，回答第二小题。Excuse me, i'd like to find a spot where I can sit down and finish some work quietly. OK, madam, there's a quiet seating area near the information desk. Excuse me, i'd like to find a spot where I can sit down and finish some work quietly. OK, madam, there's a quiet seating area near the information desk. 听下面的录音，回答第三小题。My doctor says, I need to drink more water, but I prefer sugar y juice. Yeah, but water would be much Better for you. Okay, i'm going to give IT a shot. My doctor says, I need to drink more water, but I prefer sugary juice. Yeah, but water would be much Better for you. Okay, i'm going to give IT a shot. 听下面的录音，回答第四小题。How is your car mechanics class going. jake? I dropped IT. really. Then you must be taking the cooker class. No, I got a new camera for my last birthday, so I have decided to learn how to use IT properly. How is your car mechanics class going? jake? I dropped IT. really. Then you must be taking the cocky class. No, I got a new camera for my last birthday, so I have decided to learn how to use IT properly. 听下面的录音，回答第五小题。What made you decide to become a civil engineer? Well, i've always wanted to do something. And civil engineers just hit the spot. why do you want to work . with our company? Your company is well known, and hopefully i'll have opportunities to develop my skills. What made you decide to become a civil engineer? Well, i've always wanted to do something practical. And civil engineers just hit the spot. why do you want to work with . our company? Um your company is well known, and hopefully i'll have opportunities to develop my skills. 第一节到此结束，第二节听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟，听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间，每段录音播放两遍。听下面的录音，回答第六和第七小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读。这两个小题。Have you heard that the contract has been cancelled? Yes, you must be really annoyed after all the work you put into IT. Yes, I was the client was really positive about IT, but they were in some financial difficulty. IT was a huge contract, wasn't IT. What are you going to do now? Well, we've just had a big order from another client, so that's taken pressure off. Have you heard that the contract has been cancelled? Yes, you must be really annoyed after all the work you put into IT. Yes, I was. The client was really positive about IT, but they were in some financial difficulty. IT was a huge contract, wasn't IT. What are you going to do now? Well, we've just had a big order from another client, so that's taken pressure off. 听下面的录音，回答第八和第九小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。You will never believe what happened in chemistry class today. Let me guess. You mix the wrong liquids and caused a big fire. Not exactly. John said something to me. So I turned around . and you knock the test tubes over. Just let me finish. I didn't hear what the teacher said, and I added the powder to the wrong liquid. Within seconds, the mixture started smoking a little, but our teacher jumped in quickly and reminded us to follow the steps. You will never believe what happened in chemistry class today. Let me guess. You mix the wrong liquids and caused a big fire. Not exactly. John said something to me, so I turned around . and you knock the test tubes over. Just let me finish. I didn't hear what the teacher said, and I added the powder to the wrong liquid. Within seconds, the mixture started smoking a little, but our teacher jumped in quickly and reminded us to follow the. 听下面的录音，回答第十至第十二小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。So what have you got for today's T. V show? Thomas. recycling. I'm not talking about everyday recycling, but upcycling upcycling is recycling on a small individual level. Giving new life to old unwanted items has become popular in recent years. So today i'm going to experiment with some of the most common techniques. What kind of things can be upcycled? Almost anything, whatever your item. I guarantee you'll leave the show today with the skills needed to make amazing things for your home. OK. Thomas, let's take a quick break for some commercials from our sponsors and will be right back. So what have you got for today's T. V show? Thomas. recycling, i'm not talking about everyday we cycling, but upcycling upcycling is the cycling. On a small individual level, giving new life to old unwanted items has become popular in recent years. So today i'm going to experiment with some of the most common techniques. What kind of things can be upcycled? Almost anything, whatever your item. I guarantee you will leave the show today with the skills needed to make amazing things for your home. Okay, Thomas, let's take a quick break for some commercials from our sponsors and will be right back. 听下面的录音，回答第十三至第十六小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。I've been thinking a lot about our living situation lately, especially with the kids needing more personal space. I've noticed that too, and working from home has made IT even harder to find a quiet corner. I looked at some listings online last night, and there are a few bigger houses still within our budget. That sounds promising, but I worry about the longer travel time. If we move farther from the city center. most of the places I saw are close to public transport. What about our kid's new schools? I looked into that as well. The nearby schools actually have newer facilities and smaller class sizes. That's amazing. But moving means a lot of extra work and unexpected cost. It's true, but staying here may limit the kid's growth. Maybe we should visit a few places in person first. I agree. I've been thinking . a lot about our living situation lately, especially with the kids needing more personal space. I've noticed that too, and working from home has made IT even harder to find a quiet corner. I looked at some listings online last night, and there are a few bigger houses still within our budget. That sounds promising, but I worry about the longer travel time. If we move farther from the city center. most of the places I saw are close to public transport. What about our kid's new schools? I looked into that as well. The nearby schools actually have newer facilities and smaller class sizes. That's amazing. But moving means a lot of extra work and unexpected costs. True, but staying here may limit the kid's growth. Maybe we should visit a few places . in person first. I agree. 听下面的录音，回答第十七至第二十小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for coming to the riverside community sports centre. Before you start using the facilities, i'd like to go over a few important updates and services we now provide. To begin with, we have introduced a new entry system instead of showing a paper card, members can now scan a code on their phones at the gate. This change is meant to save time, especially during busy hours. In addition, the centre has added several indoor spaces for different needs. If you prefer calm exercise, there is a stretching room on the second floor for group activities. The large hall near the entrance is available throughout the day. Free internet access is provided in all rest areas. Finally, we now offer weekly guided fitness sessions LED by trained coaches. These sessions focus on basic strength, baLance and flexibility, and are suitable for beginners as well as old members. If you have any questions, feel free to ask our staff. We hope you enjoy your time here. Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for coming to the riverside community sports centre. Before you start using the facilities, i'd like to go over a few important updates and services we now provide. To begin with, we have introduced a new entry system. Instead of showing a paper card, members can now scan a code on their phones at the gate. This change is meant to save time, especially during busy hours. In addition, the center has added several indoor spaces for different needs. If you prefer calm exercise, there is a stretching room on the second floor for group activities. The large hall near the entrance is available throughout the day. Free internet access is provided in all rest areas. Finally, we now offer weekly guided fitness sessions LED by trained coaches. These sessions focus on basic strength, baLance and flexibility, and are suitable for beginners as well as old members. If you have any questions, feel free to ask our staff. We hope you enjoy your time here. 第二节到此结束，现在你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。听力部分到此结束。 高二下英语开学摸底考试 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分 30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案 转涂到答题卡上。 第一节 (共5小题; 每小题15分，满分75分) 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音放两遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will Lisa do tomorrow afternoon? A. Help with the school open day. B. Take her cousin to the airport. C. Pick her cousin up at the airport. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: Hi, Lisa. Are you free to help with the school open day tomorrow afternoon? W: I’d like to, but I’ll be driving my cousin to the airport. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the woman looking for? A. A quiet place to work. B. An inquiry desk for help. C. A leaflet for information. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: Excuse me, I’d like to find a spot where I can sit down and finish some work quietly. M: OK, madam. There’s a quiet seating area near the information desk. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman decide to do? A. See a doctor. B. Drink more water. C. Choose low-sugar juice. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: My doctor says I need to drink more water, but I prefer sugary juice. M: Yeah, but water would be much better for you. W: OK, I’m going to give it a shot! 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Which class is Jake taking now? A. The cookery class. B. The photography class. C. The car mechanics class. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: How’s your car mechanics class going, Jake? M: I dropped it. W: Really? Then you must be taking the cookery class? M: No, I got a new camera for my last birthday, so I’ve decided to learn how to use it properly. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the most probable relationship between the speakers? A. Colleagues. B. Employer and employee. C. Interviewer and interviewee. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: What made you decide to become a civil engineer? M: I always wanted to do something practical, and civil engineers just hit the spot! W: Why do you want to work with our company? M: Um, your company is well known and, hopefully, I have opportunities to develop my skills. 第二节(共15 小题;每小题1.5 分，满分 22.5 分) 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟: 听完后，每小题都有5秒 钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A failed contract. B. A troublesome client. C. A financial problem. 7. How does the woman feel now? A. Annoyed. B. Disappointed. C. Relieved. 【答案】6. A 7. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Have you heard that the contract has been canceled? M: Yes. You must be really annoyed after all the work you put into it! W: Yes, I was. The client was really positive about it, but they were in some financial difficulty. M: It was a huge contract, wasn’t it? What are you going to do now? W: Well, we’ve just had a big order from another client, so that’s taken the pressure off! 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. Why did the girl turn around in chemistry class? A. To ask her teacher for help. B. To respond to her classmate. C. To observe the experiment clearly. 9 What happened during the experiment? A. A fire suddenly broke out. B. The test tubes were knocked over. C. Some smoke came out due to a mistake. 【答案】8. B 9. C 【解析】 【原文】W: You’ll never believe what happened in chemistry class today. M: Let me guess: you mixed the wrong liquids and caused a big fire? W: No, exactly! John said something to me, so I turned around. M: And you knocked the test tubes over? W: Just let me finish. I didn’t hear what the teacher said, and I added the powder to the wrong liquid. Within seconds the mixture started smoking a little, but our teacher jumped in quickly and reminded us to follow the steps! 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. What will Thomas mainly discuss on the show? A. How to upcycle unwanted items. B. How to find recyclable materials. C. How to conduct everyday recycling. 11. What does Thomas say about upcycling? A. It needs specific materials. B. It has become a recent trend. C. It requires complex techniques. 12. What will be shown next? A. A sponsor’s talk. B. Some upcycling activities. C. A few advertisements. 【答案】10. A 11. B 12. C 【解析】 【原文】W: So, what do you got for today’s TV show, Thomas? M: Recycling! I’m not talking about everyday recycling, but up-cycling. Up-cycling is recycling on a small, individual level — giving new life to old, unwanted items. It has become popular in recent years. So today I’m going to experiment with some of the most common techniques. W: What kind of things can be up-cycled? M: Almost anything! Whatever your item, I guarantee you’ll leave the show today with the skills needed to make amazing things for your home. W: OK, Thomas, let’s take a quick break for some commercials from our sponsors and we’ll be right back. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. What problem does the family face? A. The family lacks enough space. B. They have a tight housing budget. C. They have no place to work from home. 14. Why does the woman hesitate about moving? A. She would lose her personal space. B. She worries about travel time to work. C She dislikes unfamiliar neighborhoods. 15. What does the man say about nearby schools? A. They have big class sizes. B. They are close to public transport. C. They offer better learning conditions. 16. What do the couple decide to do next? A. Visit potential new homes. B. Talk to the children first. C. Contact a moving company. 【答案】13. A 14. B 15. C 16. A 【解析】 【原文】M: I’ve been thinking a lot about our living situation lately, especially with the kids needing more personal space. W: I’ve noticed that, too. And working from home has made it even harder to find a quiet corner. M: I looked at some listings online last night. There are a few bigger houses still within our budget. W: That sounds promising — but I worry about the longer travel time if we move farther from the city center. M: Most of the places I saw are close to public transport. W: What about our kids’ new schools? M: I looked into that as well. The nearby schools actually have newer facilities and smaller class sizes. W: That’s amazing! But moving means a lot of extra work and unexpected costs. M: True, but staying here may limit the kids’ growth. W: Maybe we should visit a few places in person first. M: I agree. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. Why is a new entry system introduced? A. To save labor. B. To speed up entry. C. To collect personal data. 18. Which space is suitable for people who want a calm workout? A. The large hall near the entrance. B. The rest areas with free internet. C. The stretching room on the second floor. 19. What are the guided fitness sessions mainly for? A. Helping build basic fitness skills. B. Training members for competitions. C. Coaching beginners on advanced moves. 20. What is the purpose of the speaker’s talk? A. To introduce some new services. B. To advertise paid fitness programs. C. To hire more experienced coaches. 【答案】17. B 18. C 19. A 20. A 【解析】 原文】W: Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for coming to the Riverside Community Sports Centre. Before you start using the facilities, I’d like to go over a few important updates and services we now provide. To begin with, we have introduced a new entry system: instead of showing a paper card, members can now scan a code on their phones at the gate. This change is meant to save time, especially during busy hours. In addition, the center has added several indoor spaces for different needs. If you prefer calm exercise, there is a stretching room on the second floor. For group activities, the large hall near the entrance is available throughout the day. Free internet access is provided in all areas. Finally, we now offer weekly guided fitness sessions led by trained coaches. These sessions focus on basic rank, balance and flexibility, and are suitable for beginners as well as old members. If you have any questions, feel free to ask our staff. We hope you enjoy your time here. 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Amsterdam Light Festival Classic Saloon Boat Cruise (巡游) What is included 75-minute canal boat cruise; Live guide & Professional skipper; Unlimited drinks; Meeting points and instructions Starting point: 33A Prins Hendrikkade, 1012 TM, Amsterdam; Make sure to be there 10 minutes in advance; Search for our crew dressed in bright orange; Show your smartphone ticket before boarding the boat; Description Take a 75-minute cruise through Amsterdam’s historic canals during the Amsterdam Light Festival. You will see impressive light art facilities that light the city in the darker months on a luxury open boat. The festival was established 12 years ago and aligns (使……一致) with Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary, and for the 14th edition, the festival celebrates with the theme of legacy (遗赠) . Light art helps bring people together and energizes the city. Discover how the language of light transforms the cityscape with more than 20 artworks leaving a lasting impression. Additional information No accessible entrance for wheelchair users; Please do not arrive earlier than 10 minutes before boarding time. Early boarding is not possible and will lead to longer queues and unnecessary jam; Make sure to wear weather-appropriate clothing, since it can be cold on the water; Please note there might be delays caused by the official festival route or other unforeseen events. Reschedule and cancellation policy Cancel for free until 72 hours before you visit and get a full refund (退款) ; Rescheduling is possible until 72 hours before your visit. Ratings 21. What are visitors expected to do? A. Bring their own drinks. B. Wear orange clothes. C. Take photos with the guide. D. Arrive ten minutes early. 22. What can we know about the light festival? A. It has been a tradition for over a decade. B. It offers free cruises. C. It takes place before the city’s anniversary. D. It lasts for 75 minutes. 23. What does the text suggest about the cruise? A. It’ll be put off for an hour. B. Most visitors would recommend it. C. It doesn’t allow rescheduling. D. There are wheelchair-accessible paths. 【答案】21. D 22. A 23. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍阿姆斯特丹灯光节游船巡游的包含项目、须知、活动描述及退改政策等信息。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据Meeting points and instructions部分中“Make sure to be there 10 minutes in advance;(确保提前 10 分钟到达；)”可知，游客需提前十分钟抵达。故选D。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据Description部分中“The festival was established 12 years ago and aligns (使……一致) with Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary, and for the 14th edition, the festival celebrates with the theme of legacy (遗赠) .(该节日成立于12年前，与阿姆斯特丹750周年纪念相一致，第14届节日以遗产为主题庆祝)”可知，灯光节已有超过十年的历史，成为一种传统。故选A。 23题详解】 推理判断题。根据Ratings部分显示，279 条评价中 5 星（181 条）和 4 星（71 条）占比极高，可推断大多数游客会推荐此次巡游。故选B。 B Jane Goodall was only 26 years old when she first went to Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania in July 1960. While researchers understood that humans and chimpanzees (黑猩猩) were closely related, they had no knowledge about the behavior of primates (灵长目动物) in the wild. The first three months were difficult without making any meaningful scientific observations or being able to approach the chimpanzees. But Goodall finally managed to gain the trust of a male with silver hair that she named David Greybeard. In November 1960, she made an observation that would forever change the way the animals were understood. David Greybeard bent a stick and used it as a tool to clean termites (白蚁) in a nest. The ability to use tools was what scientists believed set humans apart from animals. Goodall’s career track changed after the “Understanding Chimpanzees” conference in Chicago in 1986. Although she helped organize it, the sessions she attended showed her the devastating effects of deforestation of habitats and the inhumane conditions chimpanzees faced in medical research. She told Living on Earth’s Steve Curwood in an interview in 2020 that she had no idea of the extent of the dangers the great chimpanzees faced. “I went as a scientist,” Goodall said. “I left as an activist.” Her conservation efforts started years earlier when she founded the Jane Goodall Institute which devotes a large part of its efforts to wildlife conservation and to continuing the field research in Gombe Stream National Park, according to the press release. But Goodall understood that, if we really wanted to change the world, we must get youth involved. That’s why she started the Roots & Shoots program in 1991, now active in 75 countries, to empower young people to protect the world. In January 2025, she was awarded the Medal of Freedom for her contributions to science and her advocacy for the planet. Goodall passed away on October 1, 2025. She remained active until just days before her death. Her legacy of research and advocacy will live on. 24. Why did Jane Goodall go to Gombe Stream National Park in 1960? A. To observe termites. B. To travel with scientists. C. To do a field study. D. To name a chimpanzee. 25. What does the underlined word “devastating” mean in paragraph 3? A. Disastrous. B. Beneficial. C. Significant. D. Apparent. 26. Why did Jane Goodall launch the Roots & Shoots program? A. To establish partnerships for habitat protection. B. To encourage youth participation in conservation. C. To fund scientific research on chimpanzees’ behaviors. D. To train young people to become wildlife researchers. 27. What can be inferred about Jane Goodall? A. Her research methods were doubtful. B. Her efforts were limited to chimpanzees. C. Her focus was on theoretical contributions. D. Her advocacy work had a global impact. 【答案】24. C 25. A 26. B 27. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了简·古道尔在1960年前往坦桑尼亚贡贝溪国家公园进行野外研究，后致力于黑猩猩保护，发起相关项目并获自由勋章，其遗产将永存。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Jane Goodall was only 26 years old when she first went to Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania in July 1960.(1960年7月，简·古道尔（Jane Goodall）第一次前往坦桑尼亚的贡贝溪国家公园，当时她只有26岁)”以及第二段“While researchers understood that humans and chimpanzees (黑猩猩) were closely related, they had no knowledge about the behavior of primates (灵长目动物) in the wild.(虽然研究人员知道人类和黑猩猩关系密切，但他们对野生灵长类动物的行为一无所知)”可知，简·古道尔1960年去贡贝溪国家公园是为了进行野外研究。故选C。 【25题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段“Although she helped organize it, the sessions she attended showed her the devastating effects of deforestation of habitats and the inhumane conditions chimpanzees faced in medical research.(虽然她帮助组织了这次会议，但她参加的会议让她看到了栖息地森林砍伐的devastating影响，以及黑猩猩在医学研究中面临的不人道条件)”和“She told Living on Earth’s Steve Curwood in an interview in 2020 that she had no idea of the extent of the dangers the great chimpanzees faced(她在2020年接受《生活在​​地球上》节目史蒂夫·柯伍德采访时表示，自己当时完全不了解大猩猩所面临的危险程度。)”可知，大猩猩面临严重的危险，包括栖息地的破坏以及不人道的对待，由此可推知，她参加的会议让她看到了栖息地森林砍伐的毁灭性影响，故推测“devastating”意为“毁灭性的，灾难性的”，与“Disastrous”意思相近。故选A。 【26题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“But Goodall understood that, if we really wanted to change the world, we must get youth involved. That’s why she started the Roots & Shoots program in 1991, now active in 75 countries, to empower young people to protect the world.(但古道尔明白，如果我们真的想改变世界，就必须让年轻人参与进来。这就是为什么她在1991年发起了“根与芽”项目，该项目目前在75个国家开展，旨在赋予年轻人力量去保护世界)”可知，简·古道尔发起“根与芽”项目是为了鼓励年轻人参与保护工作。故选B。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“That’s why she started the Roots & Shoots program in 1991, now active in 75 countries, to empower young people to protect the world.(这就是为什么她在1991年发起了“根与芽”项目，该项目目前在75个国家开展，旨在鼓励年轻人保护世界)”以及“In January 2025, she was awarded the Medal of Freedom for her contributions to science and her advocacy for the planet.(2025年1月，她因对科学的贡献和对地球的倡导而被授予自由勋章)”可知，简·古道尔的倡导工作具有全球影响力。故选D。 C There is a saying that knowledge is power. However, in reality, knowledge is prevention. It can often seem that natural disasters, such as wildfires, are unpredictable and cannot be prevented, but that may no longer be the case. A team of Israeli scientists from Bar-Ilan University in Ramat Gan has recently published a study in Scientific Reports that they have developed a new AI model that is capable of accurately forecasting wildfire outbreaks. The AI model can predict the location and timing of lightning-induced (雷电引发的) wildfires with 90 percent accuracy. This sort of model could truly be lifesaving, as climate change has heightened the occurrences and dangers of lightning-induced wildfires. The model outperformed traditional wildfire risk indexes (指数) . In order to create this highly accurate model, the researchers integrated environmental factors, data from weather systems and satellites. Dr. Oren Glickman, an assistant professor in Bar-Ilan University’s Computer Science Department, said, “Lightning-ignited wildfires are a global challenge, and our model shows it is likely to heighten with climate change. With an improved ability to predict lightning fires, meteorological services, fire departments, and emergency planners can respond earlier and more effectively, potentially saving lives and protecting ecosystems.” While the first study offered a solution globally, an additional study from Tel Aviv University, introduced an AI model aimed at more local solutions. The purpose of this model is to raise the accuracy of wildfire prediction for specific countries and locations. Basing themselves on the fairly accurate Canadian wildfire index, the researchers improved the index for specific countries through climate-informed adaptation of fire weather variables. But the researchers did not stop there. They then developed country-specific machine learning models which they simplified into decision trees. This method clocked in with an impressive 86 percent accuracy. Lightning-induced wildfires are global issues, but the weather, geography and local parameters (参数) of every given location also create very distinct and specific wildfire risks. These aspects must be taken into account when looking to make a wildfire prevention system. 28. What can be learned about the AI model developed by Bar-Ilan University? A. It predicts wildfires very precisely. B. It prevents wildfire occurrence by 90%. C. It reduces satellite data in fire prevention. D. It focuses entirely on local weather conditions. 29. What is Dr. Glickman’s opinion on AI wildfire prediction? A. It has effects on climate change. B. It should prioritize fire departments. C. It keeps ecosystems under control. D. It allows earlier emergency responses. 30. How did Tel Aviv University’s researchers improve the Canadian wildfire index? A. By introducing climate study methods. B. By avoiding the environmental factors. C. By simplifying its machine learning models. D. By adapting the weather-based risk factors locally. 31. What needs considering when creating a wildfire prevention system according to the last paragraph? A. AI models’ application. B. Global and regional factors. C. Historical disaster data. D. Local and public promotion. 【答案】28. A 29. D 30. D 31. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了以色列科学家通过AI技术创新提升野火预测能力的突破性研究。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“A team of Israeli scientists from Bar-Ilan University in Ramat Gan has recently published a study in Scientific Reports that they have developed a new AI model that is capable of accurately forecasting wildfire outbreaks. (来自拉马特甘巴伊兰大学的一组以色列科学家最近在《科学报告》上发表了一项研究，他们开发了一种新的人工智能模型，能够准确预测野火爆发)”可知，Bar-Ilan University研发的AI模型可以精准预测野火。故选A项。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“With an improved ability to predict lightning fires, meteorological services, fire departments, and emergency planners can respond earlier and more effectively, potentially saving lives and protecting ecosystems. (随着预测雷电火灾能力的提升，气象部门、消防部门和应急规划人员可以更早、更有效地做出反应)”可知，Glickman博士认为AI 野火预测能够让相应的部门更早地作出响应。故选D项。 【30题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Basing themselves on the fairly accurate Canadian wildfire index, the researchers improved the index for specific countries through climate-informed adaptation of fire weather variables. (研究人员以相当准确的加拿大野火指数为基础，通过结合气候信息调整火灾天气变量，为特定国家优化了该指数)”可知，Tel Aviv大学的研究员通过对气象致灾因子进行本地化适配，改进了加拿大风险评估指数。故选D项。 【31题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Lightning-induced wildfires are global issues, but the weather, geography and local parameters (参数) of every given location also create very distinct and specific wildfire risks. These aspects must be taken into account when looking to make a wildfire prevention system.(雷电引发的野火是全球性问题，但每个地区的天气、地理和当地参数也会造成非常独特和特定的野火风险。在构建野火防控系统时，必须考虑这些方面)”可知，构建野火防控系统需要兼顾全球和区域因素。故选B项。 D Music plays an important role in human emotion, social relationship, and cultural expression. Why do people enjoy music? “The answer to this big question has the potential to open a window into more general aspects of the human mind, such as how experiences become pleasurable,” says Giacomo Bignardi, first author of an international team led by scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. “We wanted to understand whether genetic (遗传的) differences between individuals can result in differences in the pleasure that people get from music and what these differences can tell us about human musicality in general,” he adds. To determine whether genetic factors contribute to music enjoyment or music reward sensitivity (敏感度) , the researchers used the twin design, which compares similarities between identical twins and fraternal twins. Put simply, if identical twins are more similar than fraternal twins, genetics should play a role. In collaboration with the MPI for Empirical Aesthetics in Germany and the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, the team was able to use data from more than 9,000 twins, including self-reported music reward and general reward sensitivity, as well as their ability to understand musical features such as melody and rhythm (节奏). The team found that the ability to experience pleasure from music was partly heritable: using the twin design, the researchers were able to estimate that 54% of the variability in the Swedish sample is associated with DNA differences between individuals. They also found genetic influences on music reward sensitivity to be partly independent of general reward sensitivity and music understanding abilities, and discovered that distinct genetic pathways influenced different aspects of music enjoyment, such as emotion control, dancing along with a beat or playing music with others. “These findings suggest a complex picture in which partly distinct DNA differences contribute to different aspects of music enjoyment,” concludes Bignardi. “Future research looking at which part of the genome contributes the most to human ability to enjoy music has the potential to uncover the human gift that confused Darwin most.” 32. What is the main purpose of the research? A. To design a genetic type of music. B. To decide on the musical abilities. C. To find out music’s relation to genetics. D. To study the development of music. 33. What was a finding of the research? A. Music’s rhythm was hard to master. B. DNA affects the ways of enjoying music. C. General music reward systems determine genes. D. Music understanding abilities can be developed. 34. Why does the author mention Darwin? A. To prove animals’ musical abilities. B. To emphasize the social function of music. C. To criticize his outdated theories. D. To highlight the unsolved puzzle of music. 35. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Genes May Influence People’s Enjoyment of Music B. Music Preferences Depend on Cultural Differences C. Music Changes Genetic Reward Sensitivity D. Enjoying Music Makes People Happy 【答案】32. C 33. B 34. D 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项双生子研究，揭示了人类从音乐中获得愉悦感受的能力存在部分遗传基础。 【32题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段““We wanted to understand whether genetic (遗传的) differences between individuals can result in differences in the pleasure that people get from music and what these differences can tell us about human musicality in general,” he adds.(“我们想要探究个体间的遗传差异是否会导致人们从音乐中获得的愉悦感有所不同，以及这些差异能向我们揭示哪些关于人类音乐性的普遍信息。”他补充道。)”可知，研究的主要目的是找到音乐和基因的关系。故选C。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“They also found genetic influences on music reward sensitivity to be partly independent of general reward sensitivity and music understanding abilities, and discovered that distinct genetic pathways influenced different aspects of music enjoyment, such as emotion control, dancing along with a beat or playing music with others.(他们还发现，音乐奖赏敏感度的遗传影响在一定程度上独立于一般奖赏敏感度和音乐理解能力，并发现不同的遗传途径影响着音乐享受的不同方面，如情绪控制、跟随节拍跳舞或与他人合奏音乐。)”可知，研究发现基因影响人们享受音乐的方式。故选B。 【34题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Future research looking at which part of the genome contributes the most to human ability to enjoy music has the potential to uncover the human gift that confused Darwin most.(未来，探究基因组中哪一部分对人类享受音乐的能力贡献最大的研究，有望揭示出最令达尔文困惑不已的人类天赋。)”可推断，作者提及达尔文目的是强调音乐愉悦机制仍是未解之谜。故选D。 【35题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第五段“The team found that the ability to experience pleasure from music was partly heritable: using the twin design, the researchers were able to estimate that 54% of the variability in the Swedish sample is associated with DNA differences between individuals. They also found genetic influences on music reward sensitivity to be partly independent of general reward sensitivity and music understanding abilities, and discovered that distinct genetic pathways influenced different aspects of music enjoyment, such as emotion control, dancing along with a beat or playing music with others.(研究团队发现，从音乐中体验愉悦感的能力在一定程度上是可遗传的：利用双胞胎研究设计，研究人员估计，瑞典样本中54%的变异性与个体间的DNA差异有关。他们还发现，音乐奖赏敏感度的遗传影响在一定程度上独立于一般奖赏敏感度和音乐理解能力，并发现不同的遗传途径影响着音乐享受的不同方面，如情绪控制、跟随节拍跳舞或与他人合奏音乐。)”可知，文章主要介绍的是一项双生子研究，揭示了人类从音乐中获得愉悦感受的能力存在部分遗传基础。由此可推断，A项“Genes May Influence People’s Enjoyment of Music(基因或可影响人们对音乐的喜爱程度)”适合作本文的标题。故选A。 第二节 （共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How to Stop Laughing at Inappropriate Times Although laughing at inappropriate times can be embarrassing, it’s actually a natural reaction for some people when they’re facing a highly stressful situation. ___36___ However, when inappropriate laughter negatively affects your life, start by controlling your urge to laugh. If you can’t, try one of these options for shifting your thoughts away from what’s triggering (触发) your laughter. ●Distract yourself from your urge to laugh. It takes time to learn how to control your tendency to laugh, but distraction is an easy way to stop yourself. You can try to pinch yourself, for the slight pain will distract you from your urge to laugh. ___37___. More simply, just look for a certain color in the room or sing a song to yourself. ●___38___ . Do you laugh out of nervousness, or do you laugh to cope with painful feelings? Whatever your reasons for laughing, write down when your laughter is causing you issues. Once you know what they are, you can begin to address your habit of laughing. ●Move to a private location when you start to laugh, if you can. ___39___. This gives you time to calm yourself and take a few deep breaths before rejoining everyone. Learn to recognize the urge that comes before you laugh, and try to identify your laughter triggers so that you can excuse yourself in time. ●Apologize for your laughter, if it still happens. Tell the person you often cope with upsetting feelings by laughing, then say you’re sorry if the reaction hurts them. Opening up to them will likely make them understand where you’re coming from. ___40___. A. Identify what makes you laugh inappropriately B. Record the results of your inappropriate laughter C. The key is to pick a distraction that is easy to do instantly D. This kind of honesty can also help relieve your urge to laugh E. When laughter strikes before you can stop it, excuse yourself F. It could also be a reaction to help you relieve stress and anxiety G. Mental exercises work too — make a list of groceries in your mind 【答案】36. F 37. G 38. A 39. E 40. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了如何控制自己在不恰当的时候发笑的几种方法。 【36题详解】 由上文“Although laughing at inappropriate times can be embarrassing, it’s actually a natural reaction for some people when they’re facing a highly stressful situation.(虽然在不恰当的时候笑可能会让人尴尬，但对一些人来说，当他们面对高度紧张的情况时，这实际上是一种自然的反应。)”可知，本空应进一步说明这种不合时宜发笑的本质。F选项“It could also be a reaction to help you relieve stress and anxiety.(这也可能是一种帮助你缓解压力和焦虑的反应。)”进一步解释了这种笑的积极作用，能承接上文，符合题意。故选F。 【37题详解】 由本段标题“Distract yourself from your urge to laugh.(分散注意力，抑制发笑的冲动。)”及上文“You can try to pinch yourself, for the slight pain will distract you from your urge to laugh.(你可以试着掐自己，轻微的疼痛会让你从发笑的冲动中分散注意力。)”可知，本空应列举另一种分散注意力的具体方法。G选项“Mental exercises work too — make a list of groceries in your mind (心理练习也有用 —— 在脑海中列一份杂货清单)”提出了脑力层面的分心方式，与前文“掐自己”的身体层面方法呼应，符合“分散注意力”的核心要求。故选G。 【38题详解】 由下文“Do you laugh out of nervousness, or do you laugh to cope with painful feelings? Whatever your reasons for laughing, write down when your laughter is causing you issues.(你是因为紧张而笑，还是为了应对痛苦的感觉而笑？无论你笑的原因是什么，写下你的笑声何时给你带来问题。)”可知，本段主要讨论的是识别导致不合时宜发笑的原因，本空应概括这一主题。A选项“Identify what makes you laugh inappropriately.(识别是什么让你在不恰当的时候笑。)”能概括本段主题，符合题意。故选A。 【39题详解】 由本段标题“Move to a private location when you start to laugh, if you can.(如果可以，当你开始笑的时候，转移到一个私密的地方。)”及下文“This gives you time to calm yourself and take a few deep breaths before rejoining everyone.(这会给你时间冷静下来，深呼吸几次，然后再回到大家身边。)” 可知，本空应说明转移到私密地方的具体行动前提。E选项“When laughter strikes before you can stop it, excuse yourself(当你来不及阻止笑声发作时，先致歉离开)”衔接了“发笑”和“转移地点”的逻辑，“致歉离开”是“转移到私密地方”的必要动作，符合语境。故选E。 【40题详解】 由上文“Tell the person you often cope with upsetting feelings by laughing, then say you’re sorry if the reaction hurts them. Opening up to them will likely make them understand where you’re coming from.(告诉对方你经常通过笑来应对不愉快的情绪，如果这种反应伤害到他们，就道歉。向他们坦诚可能会让他们理解你的处境。)”可知，本空应说明这种坦诚的额外作用。D选项 “This kind of honesty can also help relieve your urge to laugh(这种坦诚也有助于缓解你发笑的冲动)”承接上文“坦诚让对方理解”的内容，补充了坦诚对自身的积极影响，逻辑递进，符合题意。故选D。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15 小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Sharon and Andy Longhurst started Burntisland Hedgehog (刺猬) Haven nearly three years ago after rescuing two sick hedgehogs. The ____41____ inspired them to learn how to care for the tiny creatures — and before long, their passion ____42____ a full-time mission to save hedgehogs. Since then, the Longhursts have ____43____ 567 hedgehogs, caring for sick and injured ones around the clock. Their garage (车库) ____44____ as a “hospital” with 40 cages. A team of 18 volunteers helps with cleaning, feeding, and ____45____ hedgehogs in the rescue’s “Hogbulances”. The Longhurts have ____46____ their hearts — and much of their free time — into keeping the rescue ____47____ . They even fundraise through local events and races to ____48____ monthly costs of about £800 for food and electricity. “If there’s a hedgehog out there that needs ____49____ and it’s in pain, I can’t say no,” Sharon told BBC News. “It’s a full-time job — we always say we have to draw a line, but then the phone rings and we say, ‘Bring it in.’ ” The couple’s ____50____ work hasn’t gone unnoticed. They were recently recognized at the BBC’s Make a Difference Awards in Scotland. Of the hundreds of hedgehogs they’ve saved, 65% have ____51____ and been released back into the wild — a meaningful ____52____ given that European hedgehogs are now listed as “near threatened” due to habitat loss and other environmental ____53____ . “We’ll do this until we’re ____54____ to,” Andy said. “They’re really ____55____ animals.” 41. A. story B. experience C. routine D. discipline 42. A. relied on B. applied to C. consisted of D. turned into 43. A. treated B. followed C. dominated D. respected 44. A. appears B. strikes C. serves D. behaves 45. A. selling B. transporting C. amusing D. warming 46. A. pushed B. forced C. persuaded D. poured 47. A. running B. popular C. practical D. appearing 48. A. cut B. cover C. raise D. feel 49. A. money B. advice C. help D. management 50. A. stable B. internal C. logical D. incredible 51. A. survived B. reacted C. arisen D. cheated 52 A. moment B. achievement C. relationship D. purpose 53. A. protection B. resources C. pressures D. information 54. A. willing B. eager C. certain D. unable 55. A. lovely B. noisy C. ambitious D. influential 【答案】41. B 42. D 43. A 44. C 45. B 46. D 47. A 48. B 49. C 50. D 51. A 52. B 53. C 54. D 55. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。讲述了Sharon和Andy Longhurst救助刺猬后成立救助站，全身心投入救援工作并通过筹款维持其运转的故事。 【41题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这次经历激励他们学习如何照顾这些小动物。A. story故事；B. experience经历；C. routine日常；D. discipline纪律。根据上文“after rescuing two sick hedgehogs”可知，救助刺猬是一次具体的事件、经历。故选B。 【42题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：不久后，他们的热情变成了一项全职救助刺猬的使命。A. relied on依赖；B. applied to应用于；C. consisted of由……组成；D. turned into变成。根据上文“their passion”和下文“a full-time mission”可知，此处体现的是从兴趣到责任的转变。故选D。 【43题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：从那以后，Longhurst夫妇已经救助了567只刺猬。A. treated对待，治疗；B. followed跟随；C. dominated主导；D. respected尊重。根据下文“caring for sick and injured ones”可知，他们的行为是照料生病受伤的刺猬。故选A。 【44题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们的车库充当着有40个笼子的“医院”。A. appears出现；B. strikes击打；C. serves充当；D. behaves表现。根据下文“as a “hospital””可知，车库被用作了救助刺猬的场所，serve as是固定搭配，意为“充当”。故选C。 【45题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：18名志愿者组成的团队帮忙清洁、喂食，并用救援“刺猬救护车”运送刺猬。A. selling售卖；B. transporting运送；C. amusing逗乐；D. warming温暖。根据下文“in the rescue’s “Hogbulances””可知，这个工具的用途是运输刺猬。故选B。 【46题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Longhurst夫妇全身心投入，还投入了大量空闲时间去维持救助站运转。A. pushed推；B. forced强迫；C. persuaded说服；D. poured倾注。根据下文“their hearts — and much of their free time — into keeping”可知，夫妇二人投入了心血和时间，pour... into是固定搭配，意为“倾注于”。故选D。 【47题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Longhurst夫妇全身心投入，还投入了大量空闲时间去维持救助站运转。A. running 运转；B. popular受欢迎的；C. practical实用的；D. appearing出现。根据上文“keeping the rescue”及下文“fundraise through local events and races”可知，此处指维持救助站的正常运营，keep... running是固定搭配，意为“维持……运转”。故选A。 【48题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们甚至通过当地活动和比赛筹款，以支付每月约800英镑的食物和电费。A. cut削减；B. cover支付；C. raise筹集；D. feel感觉。根据下文“monthly costs of about £800”可知，筹款的目的是支付费用，cover costs为固定搭配，意为“支付费用”。故选B。 【49题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：如果外面有刺猬需要帮助且正处于痛苦中，我不能拒绝。A. money钱；B. advice建议；C. help帮助；D. management 管理。根据下文“it’s in pain, I can’t say no”可知，处于痛苦中的刺猬需要得到帮助。故选C。 【50题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这对夫妇不可思议的工作并非无人知晓。A. stable稳定的；B. internal内部的；C. logical合理的；D. incredible不可思议的。根据上文“567 hedgehogs, caring for sick and injured ones around the clock”及“their hearts — and much of their free time”可知，夫妇二人的付出是让人感到不可思议的。故选D。 【51题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在他们救助的数百只刺猬中，65%存活下来并被放归野外，考虑到欧洲刺猬因栖息地丧失和其他环境压力等问题被列为“近危”，这是一项有意义的成就。A. survived存活；B. reacted反应；C. arisen出现；D. cheated欺骗。根据下文“and been released back into the wild”可知，只有存活下来的刺猬才能被放归自然。故选A。 【52题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在他们救助的数百只刺猬中，65%存活下来并被放归野外，考虑到欧洲刺猬因栖息地丧失和其他环境压力等问题被列为“近危”，这是一项有意义的成就。A. moment时刻；B. achievement成就；C. relationship关系；D. purpose目的。根据上文“65% have __11__ and been released back into the wild — a meaningful”及下文“given that European hedgehogs are now listed as “near threatened””可知，让过半的刺猬存活放归是一项大成果。故选B。 【53题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在他们救助的数百只刺猬中，65%存活下来并被放归野外，考虑到欧洲刺猬因栖息地丧失和其他环境压力等问题被列为“近危”，这是一项有意义的成就。A. protection保护；B. resources资源；C. pressures压力；D. information信息。根据上文“European hedgehogs are now listed as “near threatened””及“habitat loss”可知，刺猬被列为近危物种是受到了环境方面的负面影响。故选C。 【54题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们会一直做这件事，直到没有能力继续做下去我们才会停止。A. willing愿意的；B. eager渴望的；C. certain确定的；D. unable不能的。根据上文“We’ll do this until”可知，此处指作者会持续做到没有能力继续的时刻。故选D。 【55题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：它们真的是可爱的动物。A. lovely可爱的；B. noisy吵闹的；C. ambitious有野心的；D. influential有影响力的。根据上文“567 hedgehogs, caring for sick and injured ones around the clock”、“their hearts — and much of their free time”及“We’ll do this until”可知，他们全身心投入救助刺猬的工作并且会做到底，应是对刺猬持喜爱态度的。故选A。 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The results of the 2025 China’s “Most Beautiful Book” awards were released in Shanghai on Sunday, with 25 titles from 22 publishing houses ___56___ (recognize) this year. Experts told the Global Times that the 2025 selection reflected a ___57___ (grow) trend: More book designers are drawing deeply from traditional Chinese culture, and this aesthetic (审美的) shift is being ___58___ (increasing) acknowledged by international peers (同行) . Gong Haiyan, editor-in-chief of the East China Normal University Press, one of the organizers, said, “The types of candidate books ___59___ (change) significantly in recent years. The ‘Most Beautiful Book’ selections have shifted ___60___ large-volume works to more easy-reading books,” Gong said. “This reflects a ___61___ (transform) in the publishing industry and book design concepts, highlighting the award’s positive role in guiding design toward reader-friendly practices,” she added. Gong noted that art books are a clear example of ___62___ shift. “Art books are usually beautifully bound with complex designs. In order to make the package beautiful, the use of expensive materials and complex techniques ___63___ (be) unavoidable years ago,” she said. “Now, traditional books have to win the market and readers’ hearts with designs ___64___ are smaller and enhanced. Many book reviewers say the awarded books are more affordable and accessible.” According to Gong, ____65____ (attract) young readers, designers are using their imagination and creativity to combine diverse design elements and advanced technology. 【答案】56. recognized##recognised 57. growing 58. increasingly 59. have changed##have been changing 60. from 61. transformation 62. the 63. was 64. that##which 65. to attract 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。2025年中国“最美书籍”评选结果于周日在上海揭晓，22家出版社的25种图书获奖。评选反映出中国书籍设计领域的新趋势：设计师更深入挖掘传统文化元素，同时兼顾国际化审美，推动设计向轻量化、易读性和读者友好方向转型。 【56题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：2025 年中国“最美图书”评选结果于周日在上海揭晓，今年共有来自 22 家出版社的 25 本图书获奖。此处为“with+宾语+宾语补足语”结构，所填词与其逻辑主语25 titles存在动宾关系，故该空用所给动词的过去分词recognised或recognized，在句中作25titles的宾语补足语。故填recognized/recognised。 【57题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：专家向《环球时报》表示，2025年的评选结果体现了一个日益明显的趋势：越来越多的书籍设计师在创作中大量借鉴中国传统元素，这种审美上的转变正逐渐得到国际同行的认可。所填词与其逻辑主语trend存在主谓关系，故用所给动词的现在分词growing, 在句中作定语。故填growing。 【58题详解】 考查副词。句意：专家向《环球时报》表示，2025年的评选结果体现了一个日益明显的趋势：越来越多的书籍设计师在创作中大量借鉴中国传统元素，这种审美上的转变正逐渐得到国际同行的认可。修饰动词acknowledged应用副词increasingly，在句中作状语。故填increasingly 。 【59题详解】 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。句意：本次活动的主办方之一、华东师范大学出版社总编辑龚海燕表示：“近年来，候选图书的品类已经发生了显著变化 / 正处于显著的变化之中。”根据该句中的时间状语 in recent years可知，该空用现在完成时或现在完成进行时，又因为该句的主语是the types，助动词用have。故填have changed/have been changing。 【60题详解】 考查介词。句意：龚表示：“‘最美图书’的评选范围已从厚重的大型著作转向了更易于阅读的书籍。”from…to…意为“从……到……”。故填from。 【61题详解】 考查名词。句意：她补充道：“这反映了出版业以及书籍设计理念的转变，凸显了该奖项在引导设计朝着更便于读者阅读的方向发展方面所发挥的积极作用。”根据该空前的不定冠词a可知，该空用所给动词的名词 transformation。故填transformation。 【62题详解】 考查冠词。句意：龚指出，艺术类书籍就是这种转变的一个典型例子。该处的 shift 指上文的“The ‘Most Beautiful Book’ selections have shifted _________ large-volume works to more easy-reading books”，为特指，故用定冠词the。故填the。 【63题详解】 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。句意：“为了使包装美观，过去确实不得不使用昂贵的材料并采用复杂的工艺，”她说道。根据years ago可知，该空叙述的是过去发生的事情，又因为该句的主语是the use，谓语用单数。故填was。 【64题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：“如今，传统书籍必须通过更小巧且更具特色的设计来赢得市场和读者的青睐。该空引导的是一个限制性定语从句，从句中缺少主语，先行词是 designs，指物，故用关系代词that或which。故填that/which。 【65题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：龚表示，为了吸引年轻读者，设计师们正发挥他们的想象力和创造力，将各种设计元素与先进技术相结合。此处attract作目的状语，用不定式。故填to attract。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 66. 假定你是李华，你的新西兰笔友Sophia想了解你校最近举行的“悦读中国”（Reading China）英语读书活动，请用英语给她回复邮件，介绍相关情况。内容包括： （1）)活动的内容； （2）收获与感想。 注意： （1）写作词数应为80个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Sophia, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best wishes, Li Hua 【答案】示例： Dear Sophia, I’m glad to tell you about our school’s “Reading China” English reading activity held recently. It lasted for a whole week and attracted many students to participate. The activity included reading English versions of Chinese classics and modern works, followed by group discussions. What impressed me most was how these books vividly present China’s culture and values. It was through this event that I gained a deeper understanding of my own culture while improving my English. I truly believe such events bridge cultural gaps. If you’re interested, I can send you some recommended titles! Best wishes, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以李华的身份，给新西兰笔友回复一封邮件Sophia，向她介绍学校最近举行的“悦读中国”英语读书活动的内容，并分享个人收获与感想。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 举行：hold → conduct/organize/host/stage 参加：participate in→ be involved in/engage in/take part in 提升：improve→ enhance/strengthen/boost 弥合差距：bridge gaps → narrow differences/foster connections 2. 句式拓展 合并句子 原句：I’m glad to tell you about our school’s “Reading China” English reading activity held recently. It lasted for a whole week and attracted many students to participate. 拓展句：I’m glad to tell you about our school’s “Reading China” English reading activity held recently, which lasted for a whole week and attracted many students to participate. 【点睛】【高分句型1】What impressed me most was how these books vividly present China’s culture and values.(运用了what引导的主语从句和how引导的表语从句) 【高分句型2】It was through this event that I gained a deeper understanding of my own culture while improving my English.(运用了“It was... that...”强调句型) 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 After graduating from college, I worked as a salesman for a piano company. We advertised our pianos in small town newspapers and then, when we received many replies, we would load our little trucks, drive into the area and sell the pianos to those who had replied. Every time we advertised, we would receive a reply on a postcard which said, “Please bring me a new piano for my little granddaughter. It must be red mahogany(红木). I can pay $10 a month with my egg money.” Of course, we could not sell a new piano for $10 a month. No finance company would carry a contract with payments that small, so we ignored her postcards. One day, however, I happened to be in that area calling on other replies, and out of curiosity I decided to meet the old lady. I found pretty much what I expected: The old lady lived in a one-room cabin in the middle of a cotton field. The cabin had a dirt floor and there were chickens in the house. Obviously, she could not have qualified to purchase anything on credit—no car, no phone, no real job, nothing but a roof over her head. I could see daylight through the roof in several places. Her little granddaughter was about 8, barefoot and wearing a dress made out of cotton bags holding animal feed. I explained to the old lady that we could not sell a new piano for $10 a month and that she should stop writing to us every time she saw our advertisement. I drove away heartsick, but my advice had no effect—she still sent us the same postcard every time we advertised. Always wanting a new piano, red mahogany, she swore she would never miss a$10 payment. It was sad. Several years later, I owned my own piano company, and each time I advertised in that area, the old lady’s postcards would come to me. 注意： （1）续写词数应为 150个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 One day when I was in that area, I made a big decision. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Twenty years later, while sitting at a bar, I heard the most beautiful piano music behind me. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One day when I was in the area, I made a big decision. Despite knowing that it was a terrible business decision, I loaded a red mahogany piano onto my little truck. I delivered the piano to the old lady. I placed the new piano in the house, advised her and the little girl to keep the chickens off it and left. I was sure that I had just thrown away a new piano. To my surprise, the payments came in on time with a thank-you note every month. Twenty years later while sitting at a bar. I heard the most beautiful piano music behind me. Looking around, I saw a lovely young woman playing a very nice grand piano. Stunned by her great performance, I moved to a table beside her. She stopped and smiled at me politely, “Aren’t you the man who sold my grandma a piano a long time ago?” It didn’t ring a bell, so she started to explain. And I suddenly remembered., My Lord, it was her, the little barefoot girl in the feed sack dress! I was so glad that my kindness did make a real difference. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者大学毕业后在一家钢琴公司当销售员，每当公司做广告的时候，公司总会收到一位老太太的明信片，上面写着“请给我的小孙女送一架新钢琴。一定是红木的。我可以用卖蛋的钱每个月付10美元”。出于好奇，作者找到了这位老太太，知道了老太太比较贫穷，作者向老太太解释道，不能以每月10美元的价格卖出一架新钢琴，所以她应该停止给公司写信。几年后，作者拥有自己的钢琴公司，每当作者在那个地方做广告时，作者就会收到老太太寄的那张明信片。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“有一天，我在那附近，做了一个重大决定。”可知，第一段可描写作者决定要送给老太太送一架钢琴，但是作者每月都能收到老太太支付的十美元。 ②由第二段首句内容“20年后，我坐在酒吧里，听到身后最美妙的钢琴声。”可知，第二段可描写作者听到了最美妙的钢琴声，这正是老太太的孙女所弹奏的。 2.续写线索：做决定——送钢琴——每月收到10美元——听到最美妙的钢琴——一位年轻的女士在弹奏——发现这位女士是老太太的孙女——作者很高兴自己当时做了那个决定 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①放下：placed /put ②建议：advised /suggested ③离开：left /went away 情绪类 ①使我惊讶：To my surprise /To my astonishment ②高兴的：glad / pleased / delighted / happy 【点睛】[高分句型1]Despite knowing that it was a terrible business decision, loaded a red mahogany piano onto my little truck.（运用了that引导的宾语从句） [高分句型2] Looking around, I saw a lovely young woman playing a very nice grand piano.（运用了非谓语动词作状语，表示伴随状语） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $