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2025-2026学年(下)汕头金中高三级开学联考 英语 第一部分 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 The Great Courses — Best for Lifelong Learners The Great Courses, one of the best online course providers, is an online platform that can meet the demands of individuals who love to learn simply for joy and choose from 1,345 courses in a range of topics. The Great Courses Overview Areas of study 13 subjects available Course level Beginner, advanced Cost $18.50 — $469.95 Languages available English only What to Know ·While most other online course providers concentrate on upskilling and improving career and salary prospects, this platform is more about sharing knowledge for the purpose of satisfying intellectual curiosity. Popular courses focus on subjects like cooking, painting, dog training, language, culture, literature, music, science, history, geography and more. ·Lessons are video-based, available by streaming through The Great Courses’ website or mobile app or on DVDs. Many lectures are also available as streaming audio makes it even easier for students to learn anytime and anywhere. ·The price of courses can range from around $20 to a few hundred dollars, but The Great Courses regularly offers discounts. The Great Courses also partners with Wondrium, a subscribed online learning platform, which gives students unlimited access to a library of courses for $12.50 per month. ·Students who’re seeking online learning to gain marketable, career-focused skills, may need help in finding what they’re looking for through The Great Courses. Notice ·This platform has no grades or certificates of completion. ·Lecture-based video lessons may not appeal to all learners, especially those who prefer mastering new skills through experiential learning or reading assignments. What Students Are Saying Users give the platform 3.8 stars on Trustpilot. “I’ve been enjoying courses from this company for the last ten years. Its courses have broadened my outlook on life, educated me and entertained me,” writes one student. 1. What is the primary aim of The Great Courses? A. To awaken curiosity. B. To spread knowledge. C. To improve career skills. D. To develop language competence. 2. What does The Great Courses offer? A. Tips for job-seekers. B. Access to a library. C. Video-based lessons. D. Free courses from partners. 3. Who may not benefit from The Great Courses? A. A one-year company employee who wants to improve career focused skills. B. A university graduate who needs a certificate for job-seeking. C. An overseas student who prefers online-learning. D. A housewife who is fond of music. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要讲述了The Great Courses这一在线课程平台的相关信息，包括其目标、课程特点、价格、优缺点及学生评价等。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“The Great Courses, one of the best online course providers, is an online platform that can meet the demands of individuals who love to learn simply for joy and choose from 1,345 courses in a range of topics.(The Great Courses是最好的在线课程提供商之一，是一个在线平台，可以满足那些单纯为了乐趣而学习的人的需求，并从1345门涵盖各种主题的课程中进行选择。)”以及What to Know部分中“While most other online course providers concentrate on upskilling and improving career and salary prospects, this platform is more about sharing knowledge for the purpose of satisfying intellectual curiosity.(虽然大多数其他在线课程提供商专注于提升技能、改善职业和薪资前景，但这个平台更多的是为了满足求知欲而分享知识。)”可知，The Great Courses的主要目的是传播知识。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据What to Know部分“Lessons are video-based, available by streaming through The Great Courses’ website or mobile app or on DVDs.(课程以视频为基础，可以通过The Great Courses的网站或移动应用程序进行流媒体播放，也可以在DVD上观看。)”可知，The Great Courses提供基于视频的课程。故选C。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据Notice部分“This platform has no grades or certificates of completion.(这个平台没有成绩或结业证书。)”可知，一个需要求职证书的大学毕业生可能无法从The Great Courses中受益。故选B。 B My head was so full of digital noise that it felt like my brain was about to blow a fuse (导火线). I had no greater power of concentration than the lifeless stare of a goldfish. As a writer, I was ashamed to admit that my love of books had been vitiated by a brain that simply could not sit still. So, this year I committed myself to restoring books to the place that they held in my life before the Internet broke my brain. My goal was 52 books: It seemed like an impossible task. A 400-page book will take the average person around eight hours to read. Finding the time to read was a challenge but here’s how I did it. I started with treating my mind like a misbehaving child, who needs some discipline laid down. Then I decided that I would read for an hour or two at a time without distraction each day. It was something I hadn’t done in years and it was scary how difficult it was. In his book, The Distracted Mind, Larry Rosen says that the more we practice spending time away from our electronic devices, the calmer and more focused we become. And this is what I found. Again and again, I would gently bring myself back to the page, resisting the urge to reach for that screen, an experience that echoes Nikki Gemmell, who describes in On Quiet, how investing in a safe to lock away her family’s devices for long periods had opened up a space for deep reflection. For me, finding that quiet time meant finding time in my day just to read. It was like a date between me and my book. And it meant actively choosing to read at times when I normally would reach for my phone. I read on the tram, at the park, in bed at night and on lunch breaks. By reawakening my love with books, I created a sacred space where I could press pause and found inspiration, knowledge, reflection and escape. In our modern world, reading is a powerful and beneficial way for us to slow down and be ourselves. 4. What does the underlined word “vitiated” mean in Paragraph 1? A. Activated. B. Removed. C. Restored. D. Weakened. 5. What was the first thing the author did to achieve the goal? A. Getting rid of the distractions. B. Treating his mind with patience. C. Establishing basic rules for himself. D. Putting books to their original places. 6. Why does the author mention two books in Paragraph 4? A. To explain benefits of reading. B. To advocate ways to find quiet. C. To echo his personal experience. D To list disadvantages of digital noise. 7. What does the author want to convey in the text? A. Books are what have made us. B. Rejecting the Internet is a top priority. C. To return to books is to reclaim our focus. D. The quietest people have the loudest minds. 【答案】4. D 5. C 6. B 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者重拾阅读以找回专注力的经历与感悟。 【4题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段中“My head was so full of digital noise that it felt like my brain was about to blow a fuse (导火线). I had no greater power of concentration than the lifeless stare of a goldfish. As a writer, I was ashamed to admit that my love of books had been vitiated by a brain that simply could not sit still.(我的脑子里满是电子噪音，感觉大脑都要“烧断保险丝”了。我的专注力堪比金鱼空洞的凝视，差到了极点。作为一名作家，我羞愧地承认，自己对书籍的热爱已经被一颗无法平静下来的大脑vitiated。)”可知，作者受电子干扰，注意力难以集中，作为作家却难以静心读书。由此可推知，“vitiated”应表示“削弱、损害”，即对书籍的热爱被削弱了。与D选项“Weakened.”意思一致。故选D。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“I started with treating my mind like a misbehaving child, who needs some discipline laid down. Then I decided that I would read for an hour or two at a time without distraction each day.(我首先把自己的大脑当成一个调皮捣蛋的孩子，这个孩子需要立下一些规矩来约束。接着我决定，每天要不受干扰地一次性阅读一到两个小时。)”可知，作者为了实现目标，首先做的事是给自己建立基本规则。故选C。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中“In his book, The Distracted Mind, Larry Rosen says that the more we practice spending time away from our electronic devices, the calmer and more focused we become. And this is what I found. Again and again, I would gently bring myself back to the page, resisting the urge to reach for that screen, an experience that echoes Nikki Gemmell, who describes in On Quiet, how investing in a safe to lock away her family’s devices for long periods had opened up a space for deep reflection.(拉里・罗森在其著作《分心的大脑》中提到，我们越是练习远离电子设备，就会变得越平静、越专注。我也确实发现了这一点。我一次次将注意力轻柔地拉回到书页上，克制住伸手去拿屏幕的冲动——这段经历与妮基・杰梅尔的感受相呼应。她在《安静》中描述，自己特意买了一个保险箱，将家人的电子设备长期锁在里面，而这为深度反思开辟了空间。)”可推知，作者在第四段中提到这两本书是为了借助书中观点，说明远离电子设备、创造安静环境的方法，与自身实践呼应，倡导寻找安静的方式。故选B。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是最后一段“By reawakening my love with books, I created a sacred space where I could press pause and found inspiration, knowledge, reflection and escape. In our modern world, reading is a powerful and beneficial way for us to slow down and be ourselves.(通过重新唤醒我对书籍的热爱，我创造了一个神圣的空间，在这里我可以按下暂停键，寻获灵感、知识、沉思与解脱。在当今世界，阅读是一种强大而有益的方式，让我们能够慢下来，做回自己。)”可知，文章开篇讲述作者受电子干扰，对书籍的热爱被削弱、注意力不集中；随后介绍自己通过设定规则、寻找安静时间，重新培养读书习惯；结尾提到读书让自己重获专注、灵感与反思。核心是“回归书籍以重拾专注力”。由此可推知，作者想在文中表达的是回归书籍就是重新找回我们的注意力。故选C。 C In the UK, there are more and more sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and similar types of large cars on the streets. Cars are getting bigger, and that is a problem. It makes sense that larger cars are more dangerous if they run you over. Their fronts are taller than other cars’ and this is bad news for cyclists and pedestrians if one of these cars hits you. Cars are also getting wider — a trend known as “carspreading”. There is only so much road space, and more of it being taken up by cars means there is less of it for people cycling or using other modes of transport. The extra size of these cars also makes for more air pollution. Even if SUVs are electric, fine particles (颗粒) from tyres and brakes are now major sources of pollution in urban air. As SUVs are heavier than other cars, they tend to produce more tyre and brake particles, so we don’t see the same clean air benefits from electric SUVs as we do from smaller electric cars. So what can we do to make fewer of these large, dangerous, high-emission SUVs? Here are a few suggestions. There are now clean-air zones in some big cities. These stimulate people to think about pollution from older cars, although they aren’t directed at vehicle size. This is changing in the UK, however, as Cardiff Council in October approved plans to charge the owners of SUVs and larger cars more for residential parking permits. As well as parking regulations, national governments could consider changes to vehicle taxes, for instance, to encourage smaller cars. Taxing large vehicles more would be in line with their cost to society through road danger and pollution. Some people have reasons to need a larger car. But now that around half of new car sales are SUVs, we need to be clear about the dangers they bring. 8. What is a concern about large vehicles? A. They cause more traffic jams. B. They distract other road users. C. They block smaller cars from view. D. They increase injury risk in an accident. 9. How does the author explain the pollution problem of SUVs in Paragraph 3? A. By quoting experts’ opinions. B. By giving drivers’ personal stories. C. By providing statistics on vehicle pollution. D. By linking vehicle weight to particle pollution. 10. What approach is central to the suggested solutions? A. Increasing ownership costs. B. Upgrading parking facilities. C. Providing government funds. D. Launching media campaigns. 11. What is a suitable title for the text? A. Going Electric B. Running Out of Road C. The Comeback of SUVs D. Why Cars Keep Getting Bigger 【答案】8. D 9. D 10. A 11. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了英国街头大型车辆增多带来的问题，包括增加事故伤害风险、加剧空气污染，并提出了应对建议。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“It makes sense that larger cars are more dangerous if they run you over. Their fronts are taller than other cars' and this is bad news for cyclists and pedestrians if one of these cars hits you.(如果大型汽车撞到你，它们会更危险，这是有道理的。它们的前部比其他汽车高，如果其中一辆车撞到你，这对骑自行车的人和行人来说是个坏消息)”可知，大型车辆在事故中会增加受伤的风险。故选D。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“As SUVs are heavier than other cars, they tend to produce more tyre and brake particles, so we don’t see the same clean air benefits from electric SUVs as we do from smaller electric cars.(由于SUV比其他汽车更重，它们往往会产生更多的轮胎和刹车颗粒，因此我们看不到电动SUV像小型电动汽车那样带来的清洁空气的好处)”可知，作者通过将车辆重量与颗粒污染联系起来解释SUV的污染问题。故选D。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“This is changing in the UK, however, as Cardiff Council in October approved plans to charge the owners of SUVs and larger cars more for residential parking permits.(然而，这种情况在英国正在发生变化，因为加的夫市议会10月批准了向SUV和大型汽车车主收取更多住宅停车许可证费用的计划)”和第五段“As well as parking regulations, national governments could consider changes to vehicle taxes, for instance, to encourage smaller cars.(除了停车规定外，各国政府还可以考虑改变车辆税，例如，鼓励购买小型汽车)”可知，建议的解决方案的核心是增加大型车辆的使用成本。故选A。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据全文围绕英国大型汽车增多带来安全、空间占用、污染等问题展开，还给出提高成本的应对建议，“Running Out of Road(道路资源告急)”能体现大型汽车挤占道路空间等核心问题，适合作为标题。故选B。 D All alone, the small brown coin lay on the windowsill. Occasionally, a spider or a fly came by; he wore spider webs, and a light layer of dust. The morning sun warmed him, then moved away. He had been placed there “in case”, and so he waited. No one needed him for much of anything, these days. Policymakers kept remarking, woundingly, that it cost more to make each penny (in 2024, 3.69 cents) than it was worth. That was why, they explained, they would be ending production in 2026. For some time now, people had soured on him. When he was handed over in change, shoppers waved him away with “Keep the penny”. Increasingly, they simply waved a card and ignored him. He had spent longer and longer simply lying around. In economic terms, however, he liked to think he was still important, encouraging careful budgeting. The price was calculated down to the smallest detail (namely, him). When a product was priced at $19.99, rather than $20, people were more willing to buy it, boosting the economy. Then there was the matter of charity. Where would all those boxes be, without the likes of him? In several cities cents were harvested for good causes; school children collected them in cloth bags. Thousands of dollars were raised that way, little by little. Such arguments, however, plainly did not persuade policymakers. What, then, was his future, and that of any other penny? As an accessory, perhaps. After all, pennies were lucky. A good-looking cent, as cents went, he could become a button. Glued to a leg, he could stop a chair from wobbling (摇晃). There were worse fates, such as being thrown in a fountain. None of this was what he had been made for. And so, with humility (谦卑), he accepted his new purpose in national life. Perhaps, some day, he would hear his owner say: “Glad I kept that penny.” In the far future he might become rare and valuable. This was his chief comfort that some people, at least, would still appreciate that face value and true worth are not at all the same thing. 12. Which paragraph presents an argument against policymakers’ decision? A. Paragraph 1. B. Paragraph 2. C. Paragraph 3. D. Paragraph 4. 13. Why is charity mentioned in Paragraph 5? A. To introduce new problems in charity work. B. To raise concerns about wasting small coins. C. To give further evidence of the penny’s value. D. To make a contrast between giving and spending. 14. What would the penny imagine as its best possible future? A. Becoming a collectible. B. Ending up in a fountain. C. Being used as a decoration. D. Being remade into a new coin. 15. What is the overall tone of the text? A. Very formal but a bit dry. B. Mildly humorous but a bit sad. C. Seemingly calm but a bit distant. D. Highly romantic but a bit unreal. 【答案】12. D 13. C 14. A 15. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一枚被放置在窗台上的便士硬币，面对即将被停止生产的命运，思考自身价值及未来可能用途的故事。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“In economic terms, however, he liked to think he was still important, encouraging careful budgeting. The price was calculated down to the smallest detail (namely, him). When a product was priced at $19.99, rather than $20, people were more willing to buy it, boosting the economy.(然而，从经济角度来看，他喜欢认为自己仍然很重要，鼓励人们精打细算。价格计算到了最小的细节（即他）。当一件产品定价为19.99美元，而不是20美元时，人们更愿意购买它，从而促进经济发展)”可知，第四段提出了反对政策制定者决定的论点，即便士在促进经济发展方面仍有重要作用。故选D。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段“Then there was the matter of charity. Where would all those boxes be, without the likes of him? In several cities cents were harvested for good causes; school children collected them in cloth bags. Thousands of dollars were raised that way, little by little.(然后是慈善事业。如果没有像他这样的硬币，那些盒子会放在哪里呢？在几个城市里，人们为了慈善事业而收集便士；小学生们用布袋收集它们。就这样，一点一点地筹集了数千美元)”可知，提到慈善是为了进一步证明便士的价值，即便士在慈善事业中也能发挥重要作用。故选C。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“In the far future he might become rare and valuable. This was his chief comfort that some people, at least, would still appreciate that face value and true worth are not at all the same thing.(在遥远的未来，他可能会变得稀有而珍贵。这是他主要的安慰，至少有些人仍然会明白面值和真正的价值完全不是一回事)”可知，便士想象自己最好的未来是成为收藏品，变得稀有而珍贵。故选A。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据全文内容，文章通过拟人化的手法，以一枚便士的视角讲述了其面临被停止生产的命运，思考自身价值及未来可能用途的故事，例如最后一段中“This was his chief comfort that some people, at least, would still appreciate that face value and true worth are not at all the same thing.(让他感到最大安慰的是，至少还有一些人会明白面值和真正的价值完全不是一回事)”整体语气略带幽默，但同时也流露出一种淡淡的忧伤，因为便士即将失去其原有的地位和作用。故选B。 第二节 七选五(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。 You’re trying to concentrate, but your mind is wandering or you’re easily distracted. What happened to the laser-sharp (激光般锐利的) focus you once enjoyed? ____16____ Over time, it accumulates wear and tear that directly impacts processing. The good news is, this attentional drift can be managed with the following approaches. Cultivate (培养) a disciplined mindfulness practice. ____17____ And practicing it has been shown to reshape the brain. Kim Willment, a neuropsychologist with Brigham and Women’s Hospital, recommends sitting still for a few minutes each day, closing your eyes, and focusing on your breathing as well as the sounds and sensations around you. ____18____ Such exercises are generally designed to improve your attention. However, evidence for their effectiveness has been mixed. “The goal of playing these is not to get better at them, but to get better in the cognitive activities of everyday life,” Willment says. “But there is evidence that a person’s ability to pay attention can be improved by progressively pushing the person to higher levels of performance. So if you reach a certain level of sustained attention, pushing it to the next level can help improve it, and this may translate to everyday life.” Focus on a healthy lifestyle. This approach centers on two aspects: physical activity and rest. There is a direct link between exercise and cognitive ability, especially attention. When you exercise, you increase the availability of brain chemicals that promote new brain connections and reduce stress. ____19____ At the same time, you clear out injury-causing proteins. You have the power to shape your mental sharpness. ____20____ Starting small ensures you won’t feel overwhelmed. This consistent practice builds cognitive resilience over time. Trust me. Your future focus will thank you for the investment today. A. Seek expert guidance and support. B. Engage in cognitive training games. C. Mindfulness is about focusing attention on the present moment. D. And when you sleep, you reduce harmful stress chemicals in the brain. E. You can think of the brain like a computer that slows down with use. F. However, mindfulness has regained enormous popularity in recent years. G. You’d better start by choosing one of these strategies to try this week. 【答案】16. E 17. C 18. B 19. D 20. G 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。介绍了注意力涣散的原因及改善注意力的方法，帮助人们重新找回专注状态。 【16题详解】 上文“What happened to the laser-sharp (激光般锐利的) focus you once enjoyed? (你曾经拥有的激光般锐利的专注力去哪了？)”提出专注力下降的疑问，下文“Over time, it accumulates wear and tear that directly impacts processing. (随着时间推移，它会积累损耗，直接影响处理能力)”解释了专注力下降的原因。E选项“你可以把大脑想象成一台用久了会变慢的电脑”将大脑类比为电脑，衔接上文的“专注力下降”，引出下文的“积累损耗”，下文的it指代选项中的computer，符合语境。故选E。 【17题详解】 上文“Cultivate (培养) a disciplined mindfulness practice. (培养规律的正念练习)”提出正念练习的方法，下文“And practicing it has been shown to reshape the brain. (且练习正念已被证明能重塑大脑)”说明正念练习的作用。C选项“正念是将注意力集中在当下”解释了正念的定义，衔接上文的“正念练习”，引出下文的练习效果，符合语境。故选C。 【18题详解】 下文“Such exercises are generally designed to improve your attention. (这类练习通常是为了提升注意力)”提及这类练习的设计目的。B选项“参与认知训练类游戏”提出了一种练习方式，“cognitive training games”对应下文的“Such exercises”，符合语境。故选B。 【19题详解】 上文“There is a direct link between exercise and cognitive ability, especially attention. When you exercise, you increase the availability of brain chemicals that promote new brain connections and reduce stress. (锻炼和认知能力，尤其是注意力之间有直接关联。锻炼会增加大脑中促进新神经连接、缓解压力的化学物质)”介绍了锻炼对大脑的好处，下文“At the same time, you clear out injury-causing proteins. (同时，你清除了有害的蛋白质)”继续补充好处，且提到at the same time，说明空处应介绍另一种好处。D选项“而当你睡觉时，会减少大脑中有害的压力化学物质”介绍了睡眠(休息)的作用，衔接上文的“锻炼”，呼应“健康生活方式”的段落主题，符合语境。故选D。 【20题详解】 上文“You have the power to shape your mental sharpness. (你有能力重塑自己的思维敏锐度)”鼓励读者行动，下文“Starting small ensures you won’t feel overwhelmed. (从小处着手能避免你感到压力过大)”给出具体行动建议。G选项“你最好从本周选择其中一个策略开始尝试”衔接上文的“行动”，引出下文的“从小处着手”，these strategies指代前文提到的改善方法，符合语境。故选G。 第二部分 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 As a busy working mother and lawyer, I ____21____ have time to revisit my love for literature. Yet every month, I ____22____ two precious hours to join an online book club ____23____ by my former Stanford professor. These sessions revive the ____24____ I once had as an English major, ____25____ me back to campus days spent debating symbolism in Fitzgerald and Woolf. Our club, humorously named “Stanford Still Reads,” ____26____ of eight members in ____27____ professions - from a neuroscientist to a retired judge. Professor John, who once patiently guided my honors thesis, continues to inspire us with his ____28____ enthusiasm. His thoughtful gestures make the virtual distance disappear. This month, we discussed a novel I had ____29____ disliked for its slow pace and unreliable narrator. However, as my fellow graduates shared their insights on what made the novel so great, my perspective gradually ____30____. Our lively debate unveiled new layers of the story, demonstrating how ____31____ wisdom can deepen individual understanding. When the Zoom window closes, I return to my daily responsibilities, but a part of me ____32____ that intellectual space. This monthly ____33____ reconnects me not only with literature but also with the curious, analytical self I once was. It reminds me that personal growth never ____34____ and that ____35____ learning can turn even the most ordinary books into remarkable experiences. 21. A. usually B. likely C. regularly D. rarely 22. A. carve out B. work out C. try out D. run out 23. A. invented B. organized C. replaced D. attended 24. A. interest B. passion C. curiosity D. emotion 25. A. pushing B. dragging C. transporting D. guiding 26. A. consists B. makes C. disposes D. approves 27. A. specialized B. honorable C. diverse D. similar 28. A. occasional B. exhausting C. shallow D. infectious 29. A. initially B. extremely C. randomly D. instantly 30. A. expanded B. strengthened C. evolved D. shifted 31. A. academic B. personal C. collective D. professional 32. A. sticks to B. engages with C. fades from D. lingers in 33. A. isolation B. assignment C. gathering D. conference 34. A. pauses B. ceases C. sleeps D. escapes 35. A. shared B. devoted C. connected D. personalized 【答案】21. D 22. A 23. B 24. B 25. C 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. A 30. D 31. C 32. D 33. C 34. B 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在忙碌生活中坚持参加线上读书会，重拾文学热情、转变阅读视角并感悟终身学习的故事。 【21题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：作为一名忙碌的职场妈妈兼律师，我很少有时间重拾对文学的热爱。A. usually通常；B. likely可能的；C. regularly定期地、有规律地；D. rarely很少、难得。根据上文“As a busy working mother and lawyer”可知，作者是一名忙碌的职场妈妈兼律师，所以作者很少有时间重拾对文学的热爱。故选D。 【22题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：但每个月，我都会挤出宝贵的两个小时，参加由我以前的斯坦福大学教授组织的线上读书俱乐部。A. carve out挤出、开创；B. work out锻炼、解决；C. try out试用、试验；D. run out用完、耗尽。根据上文“As a busy working mother and lawyer, I _____ have time to revisit my love for literature.”可知，作者是一名忙碌的职场妈妈兼律师很少有时间重拾对文学的热爱。由此可知，作者每个月是挤出两小时参加读书俱乐部。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但每个月，我都会挤出宝贵的两个小时，参加由我以前的斯坦福大学教授组织的线上读书俱乐部。A. invented发明、创造；B. organized组织、筹备；C. replaced代替、取代；D. attended出席、参加。根据空后“by my former Stanford professor”可推测，俱乐部是由教授组织的。故选B。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这些聚会重新点燃了我作为英语专业学生曾经拥有的热情，把我带回了大学时光——那时我们常常讨论菲茨杰拉德和伍尔夫作品中的象征意义。A. interest兴趣、利益；B. passion热情、酷爱；C. curiosity好奇、好奇心；D. emotion情绪、情感。根据空后“I once had as an English major”可推测，作者的专业是英语。由此可推测，此处指的是作者作为英语专业学生曾拥有的热情，更贴切文学热爱。故选B。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这些聚会重新点燃了我作为英语专业学生曾经拥有的热情，把我带回了大学时光——那时我们常常讨论菲茨杰拉德和伍尔夫作品中的象征意义。A. pushing推、推动；B. dragging拖、拽；C. transporting运送、使身临其境；D. guiding指导、引导。根据空后“back to campus days spent debating symbolism in Fitzgerald and Woolf.”可知，此处指读书会让作者回到大学时光。故选C。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们的俱乐部有个幽默的名字叫“斯坦福仍在阅读”，由八个从事不同职业的成员组成——从神经科学家到退休法官。A. consists由……组成、在于；B. makes制作、使得；C. disposes处理、安排；D. approves赞成、批准。根据空后“eight members”可知，该俱乐部由8名成员构成。故选A。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们的俱乐部有个幽默的名字叫“斯坦福仍在阅读”，由八个从事不同职业的成员组成——从神经科学家到退休法官。A. specialized专业的、专门的；B. honorable光荣的、可敬的；C. diverse多样的、不同的；D. similar相似的、类似的。根据下文“from a neuroscientist to a retired judge”可知，八名成员的职业各不相同。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：曾经耐心指导我荣誉论文的John教授，以他富有感染力的热情继续激励着我们。A. occasional偶尔的、临时的；B. exhausting令人疲惫的；C. shallow肤浅的、浅的；D. infectious有感染力的、传染的。根据下文“His thoughtful gestures make the virtual distance disappear.”可知，教授的热情具有感染力。故选D。 【29题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：这个月，我们讨论了一本我起初因为节奏缓慢、叙事者不可靠而不喜欢的小说。A. initially最初、起初；B. extremely极其、非常；C. randomly随机地、随意地；D. instantly立即、立刻。根据下文“However, as my fellow graduates shared their insights on what made the novel so great, my perspective gradually ______.”可知，后来作者的观点发生了变化。由此可知，作者一开始并不喜欢这本书。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，当同学们分享各自对这部小说优秀之处的见解时，我的看法逐渐转变了。A. expanded扩大、扩展；B. strengthened加强、增强；C. evolved进化、逐步发展；D. shifted转变、改变。根据上文“as my fellow graduates shared their insights on what made the novel so great”可推测，作者对这本书的看法逐渐改变了。故选D。 【31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：热烈的讨论揭示了故事更深层的内涵，也说明了集体智慧如何深化个人理解。A. academic学术的、理论的；B. personal个人的、私人的；C. collective集体的、共同的；D. professional专业的、职业的。根据上文“However, as my fellow graduates shared their insights on what made the novel so great, my perspective gradually _____.”可知，空处指的是众人的智慧。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：当视频会议窗口关闭，我回到日常的工作与责任中，但内心仍有一部分停留在那个精神世界里。A. sticks to坚持、遵守；B. engages with参与、接洽；C. fades from从……消逝；D. lingers in停留在、徘徊于。根据上文“When the Zoom window closes, I return to my daily responsibilities”以及空后“that intellectual space”可知，作者内心一部分心神仍留在精神空间里。故选D。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这场每月一次的相聚，不仅让我重新与文学相连，也找回了曾经那个充满好奇心、善于分析的自己。A. isolation隔离、孤立；B. assignment任务、作业；C. gathering聚会、聚集；D. conference会议、讨论会。根据上文“Yet every month, I ____ two precious hours to join an online book club ____ by my former Stanford professor.”可知，空处指的是每月一次的聚会、相聚，即线上读书会。故选C。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：它提醒我，个人成长永不停止，而共享学习，能把最平凡的书籍也变成非凡的体验。A. pauses暂停、停顿；B. ceases停止、终止；C. sleeps睡觉、休眠；D. escapes逃跑、逃避。根据上文“This monthly ____ reconnects me not only with literature but also with the curious, analytical self I once was.”以及全文内容可知，个人成长永不停止。故选B。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：它提醒我，个人成长永不停止，而共享学习，能把最平凡的书籍也变成非凡的体验。A. shared共享的、共同的；B. devoted献身的、全心全意的；C. connected有联系的、相连的；D. personalized个性化的、私人定制的。根据全文内容可知，作者是参加了线上读书会才有了不一样的体验。由此可知，共享的学习能让普通书籍变得非凡，指大家一起讨论交流。故选A。 第二节(共10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。 China’s Global Image Reflects Its Cultural Confidence China aims to boost its soft power by enhancing the appeal of Chinese culture during the 15thFive-Year Plan period (2026-2030). In recent years, with video games, films and toys serving as dynamic ___36___ (carry) of traditional Chinese culture, works like the game Black Myth: Wukong and the animations Ne Zha: Birth of the Demon Child and Ne Zha 2 ___37___ (gain) global success. They prove that Chinese cultural narratives are striking international audiences increasingly, ___38___ (back) by widespread recognition of Chinese culture’s contemporary value. To sustain this trend, China must draw inspiration ___39___ its cultural heritage and present it in modern, audience-friendly forms. Reinterpreting tradition through modern art, integrating classical ideas into current society, and ___40___ (turn) cultural wisdom into practical solutions are key to keeping these traditions alive and relevant. Traditional Chinese culture is a foundation of national cohesion (凝聚力) and a wellspring of wisdom, fueling unity, creativity and development. As China is modernizing, its culture ___41___ (evolve) too — rooted in tradition yet open to ___42___ (innovative) and global exchanges. With China’s growing economic strength and global influence, interest in its culture is on ___43___ rise. By sharing historical sites, classic literature and art, China offers the world ___44___ (diversity) ways to understand its civilization. Still, misunderstandings and external pressures persist. Thus, enhancing international communication ability is vital. By strengthening cultural confidence and storytelling skills, China can shape a global narrative ____45____ truly reflects its character, values and aspirations. 【答案】36. carriers 37. have gained 38. backed 39. from 40. turning 41. is evolving 42. innovation 43 the 44. diverse 45. that##which 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。主要说明了中国 “十五五” 欲借文化提软实力，国风游戏动画走红国际，需以现代形式活化传统，依托文化底气讲好中国故事，塑造贴合自身特质的国际形象。 【36题详解】 考查名词。句意：近年来，电子游戏、电影、玩具成为传播中华传统文化的鲜活载体，《黑神话：悟空》等游戏及《哪吒之魔童降世》和《哪吒 2》等动画作品，已在全球收获成功。作介词的宾语，表示“载体”用名词carrier，根据上文video games, films and toys可知为复数。故填carriers。 【37题详解】 考查时态。句意：近年来，电子游戏、电影、玩具成为传播中华传统文化的鲜活载体，《黑神话：悟空》等游戏及《哪吒之魔童降世》和《哪吒 2》等动画作品，已在全球收获成功。根据上文In recent years可知为现在完成时，主语为works，助动词用have。故填have gained。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：它们印证了中华优秀文化叙事正日益打动国际受众，而这一切的背后，是中华文化当代价值获得了广泛认同。此处back与上文构成被动关系，用过去分词作状语，修饰上文句子，故填backed。 【39题详解】 考查介词。句意：要保持这一趋势，中国必须从其文化传统中汲取灵感，并以现代且易于观众接受的形式来展现这些文化。短语draw inspiration from表示“从……汲取灵感”。故填from。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：通过现代艺术重新诠释传统，将古典理念融入当代社会，将文化智慧转化为实际解决方案，这些是让这些传统得以延续并保持其相关性的关键所在。此处作句子的主语，用动名词形式。故填turning。 【41题详解】 考查时态。句意：随着中国不断走向现代化，其文化也在不断发展——它根植于传统，同时又勇于创新并积极融入全球交流。根据上文As China is modernizing可知，表示正在发生用现在进行时，主语为culture，谓语用单数。故填is evolving。 【42题详解】 考查名词。句意：随着中国不断走向现代化，其文化也在不断发展——它根植于传统，同时又勇于创新并积极融入全球交流。根据后文and global exchanges可知并列结构，用名词innovation，故填innovation。 【43题详解】 考查冠词。句意：随着中国经济实力的不断增强以及在全球的影响力不断扩大，人们对中国的文化兴趣也与日俱增。短语on the rise表示“在增加”。故填the。 【44题详解】 考查形容词。句意：通过分享历史遗迹、经典文学和艺术作品，中国为世界提供了多种了解其文明的方式。修饰名词ways用形容词diverse，作定语。故填diverse。 【45题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：通过增强文化自信和叙事能力，中国能够塑造出一个真正反映其特质、价值观和愿望的全球叙事。定语从句修饰先行词narrative，在从句作主语，指物，故填that/which。 第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节 应用文写作(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，正在参加你校英文报组织的“环保好创意”主题征文活动，你已写好初稿，要发给外教Jenny请她帮你修改。请给Jenny写一封邮件，内容包括： (1) 文章介绍； (2) 修改方向。 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 Jenny, I’m writing to seek your help with my draft for the “Green Innovation” writing contest. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Jenny, I’m writing to seek your help with my draft for the “Green Innovation” writing contest. The contest is organized by our school’s English newspaper and my article mainly introduces a creative idea of mine whose content is transforming waste plastic bottles into eco-friendly flower pots. I believe this can not only reduce plastic pollution but also bring beauty to our environment. I would appreciate it if you could help me polish the language, making it more fluent and natural. Also, could you check if the content is well-organized and the arguments are convincing enough? Any suggestions on improving the overall quality of the article would be highly valued. Thank you very much in advance for your time and assistance. Yours, 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外教Jenny写一封邮件，请求她帮忙修改参加“环保好创意”主题征文活动的初稿，邮件内容需包括文章介绍和修改方向。 【详解】1.词汇积累 介绍：introduce → present 减少：reduce → cut down 润色：polish → refine 有说服力的：convincing → persuasive 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Any suggestions on improving the overall quality of the article would be highly valued. 拓展句：Any suggestions that can help improve the overall quality of the article would be highly valued. 【点睛】【高分句型1】The contest is organized by our school’s English newspaper and my article mainly introduces a creative idea of mine whose content is transforming waste plastic bottles into eco-friendly flower pots.（运用了whose引导的定语从句） 【高分句型2】I would appreciate it if you could help me polish the language, making it more fluent and natural.（运用了appreciate it if …句式，其中it作形式宾语，真正宾语是if引导的从句；以及现在分词短语making it more fluent and natural作状语） 第二节 (满分25分) 47. 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。 It was my twelfth birthday, and what I really wanted most was a new bicycle. But I knew that my family couldn’t afford one. A new bike was just a dream, so I asked my parents for a nightstand (床头柜). I figured that at least I would have a safe place to keep my private stuff away from the reach of my annoying younger brothers. We went to the secondhand furniture store and found an old dark brown nightstand. After we took it home, I decided to paint it and glue some stickers on it to make it look better. When I pulled the drawers out, I felt something stuck to the back of the lowest drawer, and guess what I found? A Ziploc (带拉链封口的) bag with some papers in it. When I opened the bag, I realized that the papers were some kind of official-looking documents. And, wrapped in the papers were a bunch of ten-dollar and twenty-dollar bills. “This must be a joke!” I exclaimed. The papers turned out to be a will. Some old lady was leaving her savings for her son and grandchildren. My mind was going crazy. Was I the luckiest twelve-year-old ever? With this money I could buy the coolest bicycle. Maybe I, could even buy a car for my parents. “Finders keepers, losers weepers,” I started singing as I began counting the money. It was more than a thousand dollars in total. Yet I didn’t feel good about it. How come? “Finders keepers...” the saying goes. But that money wasn’t really meant for me, was it? The lady had been saving it for her family. She must have died and nobody knew about the money hidden in the nightstand. Her family donated it to the secondhand store, and now it was in my hands. What a dilemma! I could keep it and get all kinds of stuff for me and my family. Or I could give it all back. Tell the truth. No new bicycle. No car. “Somebody helps me with this!” I prayed. 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。 But I didn’t need others to tell me; I already knew right from wrong. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Looking through the donation records, the store owner found the family’s telephone number. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 But I didn’t need others to tell me; I already knew right from wrong. The money, though tempting, wasn’t mine to keep. I thought about the old lady who had saved it for her loved ones, and how disappointed they would be if they never found it. I couldn’t be the one to take away their hope. So, I decided to return the money, even though it meant giving up my dream bicycle and the chance to surprise my parents with a car. It was the right thing to do, and I knew it deep down. Looking through the donation records, the store owner found the family’s telephone number. I called them, my heart pounding with nervousness, and explained what had happened. They were shocked and grateful, and invited me to come over to return the money in person. When I handed them the bag, they hugged me tightly, thanking me for my honesty. I felt a warmth spread through me, knowing that I had made the right choice. Though I didn’t get the bicycle I wanted, I gained something far more valuable — the knowledge that doing what’s right always brings its own rewards. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开。作者12岁生日时因家庭贫困无法得到心仪的自行车，便央求父母买了个二手床头柜。整理时作者意外发现柜中藏有超千元现金和遗嘱，这是位老妇人留给家人的积蓄，作者面临归还与私占的艰难抉择。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段句首内容“但我无需他人指点，我早已明辨是非。”可知，第一段可描写作者明确是非对错的内心认知，联想到失主（老太太及其家人）的处境，最终坚定归还钱财的决心，即便要放弃梦想物品。 ②由第二段句首内容“店主翻查了捐赠记录，找到了那家人的电话号码。”可知，第二段可描写作者通过店主找到失主家人的过程，打电话说明情况时的紧张心情，亲自归还钱财时的场景，以及失主家人的反应，最后升华主旨：坚守诚信虽未得到物质回报，却收获了更珍贵的精神财富。 2.续写线索：明确是非对错 —— 内心挣扎（钱财诱惑与失主处境的权衡）—— 下定决心归还钱财 —— 借助店主找到失主家人 —— 打电话说明情况并约定归还 —— 当面归还钱财获感谢 —— 领悟坚守诚信的精神价值 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①决定做某事：decide to do sth./make up one’s mind to do sth./resolve to do sth. ②归还钱：return the money/give the money back/hand the money back ③给某人打电话：call sb/give sb. a call/make a phone call to sb. 情绪类： ①紧张：nervousness/anxiety ②震惊的：shocked/astonished/amazed 【点睛】【高分句型1】I thought about the old lady who had saved it for her loved ones, and how disappointed they would be if they never found it.(运用了who引导的定语从句、how引导的宾语从句、if引导的条件状语从句) 【高分句型2】I called them, my heart pounding with nervousness, and explained what had happened.(运用了what引导宾语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026学年(下)汕头金中高三级开学联考 英语 第一部分 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 The Great Courses — Best for Lifelong Learners The Great Courses, one of the best online course providers, is an online platform that can meet the demands of individuals who love to learn simply for joy and choose from 1,345 courses in a range of topics. The Great Courses Overview Areas of study 13 subjects available Course level Beginner, advanced Cost $18.50 — $469.95 Languages available English only What to Know ·While most other online course providers concentrate on upskilling and improving career and salary prospects, this platform is more about sharing knowledge for the purpose of satisfying intellectual curiosity. Popular courses focus on subjects like cooking, painting, dog training, language, culture, literature, music, science, history, geography and more. ·Lessons are video-based available by streaming through The Great Courses’ website or mobile app or on DVDs. Many lectures are also available as streaming audio makes it even easier for students to learn anytime and anywhere. ·The price of courses can range from around $20 to a few hundred dollars, but The Great Courses regularly offers discounts. The Great Courses also partners with Wondrium, a subscribed online learning platform, which gives students unlimited access to a library of courses for $12.50 per month. ·Students who’re seeking online learning to gain marketable, career-focused skills, may need help in finding what they’re looking for through The Great Courses. Notice ·This platform has no grades or certificates of completion. ·Lecture-based video lessons may not appeal to all learners, especially those who prefer mastering new skills through experiential learning or reading assignments. What Students Are Saying Users give the platform 3.8 stars on Trustpilot. “I’ve been enjoying courses from this company for the last ten years. Its courses have broadened my outlook on life, educated me and entertained me,” writes one student. 1. What is the primary aim of The Great Courses? A To awaken curiosity. B. To spread knowledge. C. To improve career skills. D. To develop language competence. 2. What does The Great Courses offer? A. Tips for job-seekers. B. Access to a library. C. Video-based lessons. D. Free courses from partners. 3. Who may not benefit from The Great Courses? A. A one-year company employee who wants to improve career focused skills. B. A university graduate who needs a certificate for job-seeking. C. An overseas student who prefers online-learning. D. A housewife who is fond of music. B My head was so full of digital noise that it felt like my brain was about to blow a fuse (导火线). I had no greater power of concentration than the lifeless stare of a goldfish. As a writer, I was ashamed to admit that my love of books had been vitiated by a brain that simply could not sit still. So, this year I committed myself to restoring books to the place that they held in my life before the Internet broke my brain. My goal was 52 books: It seemed like an impossible task. A 400-page book will take the average person around eight hours to read. Finding the time to read was a challenge but here’s how I did it. I started with treating my mind like a misbehaving child, who needs some discipline laid down. Then I decided that I would read for an hour or two at a time without distraction each day. It was something I hadn’t done in years and it was scary how difficult it was. In his book, The Distracted Mind, Larry Rosen says that the more we practice spending time away from our electronic devices, the calmer and more focused we become. And this is what I found. Again and again, I would gently bring myself back to the page, resisting the urge to reach for that screen, an experience that echoes Nikki Gemmell, who describes in On Quiet, how investing in a safe to lock away her family’s devices for long periods had opened up a space for deep reflection. For me, finding that quiet time meant finding time in my day just to read. It was like a date between me and my book. And it meant actively choosing to read at times when I normally would reach for my phone. I read on the tram, at the park, in bed at night and on lunch breaks. By reawakening my love with books, I created a sacred space where I could press pause and found inspiration, knowledge, reflection and escape. In our modern world, reading is a powerful and beneficial way for us to slow down and be ourselves. 4. What does the underlined word “vitiated” mean in Paragraph 1? A. Activated. B. Removed. C. Restored. D. Weakened. 5. What was the first thing the author did to achieve the goal? A. Getting rid of the distractions. B. Treating his mind with patience. C. Establishing basic rules for himself. D. Putting books to their original places. 6. Why does the author mention two books in Paragraph 4? A. To explain benefits of reading. B. To advocate ways to find quiet. C. To echo his personal experience. D. To list disadvantages of digital noise. 7. What does the author want to convey in the text? A. Books are what have made us. B. Rejecting the Internet is a top priority. C. To return to books is to reclaim our focus. D. The quietest people have the loudest minds. C In the UK, there are more and more sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and similar types of large cars on the streets. Cars are getting bigger, and that is a problem. It makes sense that larger cars are more dangerous if they run you over. Their fronts are taller than other cars’ and this is bad news for cyclists and pedestrians if one of these cars hits you. Cars are also getting wider — a trend known as “carspreading”. There is only so much road space, and more of it being taken up by cars means there is less of it for people cycling or using other modes of transport. The extra size of these cars also makes for more air pollution. Even if SUVs are electric, fine particles (颗粒) from tyres and brakes are now major sources of pollution in urban air. As SUVs are heavier than other cars, they tend to produce more tyre and brake particles, so we don’t see the same clean air benefits from electric SUVs as we do from smaller electric cars. So what can we do to make fewer of these large, dangerous, high-emission SUVs? Here are a few suggestions. There are now clean-air zones in some big cities. These stimulate people to think about pollution from older cars, although they aren’t directed at vehicle size. This is changing in the UK, however, as Cardiff Council in October approved plans to charge the owners of SUVs and larger cars more for residential parking permits. As well as parking regulations, national governments could consider changes to vehicle taxes, for instance, to encourage smaller cars. Taxing large vehicles more would be in line with their cost to society through road danger and pollution. Some people have reasons to need a larger car. But now that around half of new car sales are SUVs, we need to be clear about the dangers they bring. 8. What is a concern about large vehicles? A. They cause more traffic jams. B. They distract other road users. C. They block smaller cars from view. D. They increase injury risk in an accident. 9. How does the author explain the pollution problem of SUVs in Paragraph 3? A. By quoting experts’ opinions. B. By giving drivers’ personal stories. C. By providing statistics on vehicle pollution. D. By linking vehicle weight to particle pollution. 10. What approach is central to the suggested solutions? A. Increasing ownership costs. B. Upgrading parking facilities. C. Providing government funds. D. Launching media campaigns. 11. What is a suitable title for the text? A. Going Electric B. Running Out of Road C. The Comeback of SUVs D. Why Cars Keep Getting Bigger D All alone, the small brown coin lay on the windowsill. Occasionally, a spider or a fly came by; he wore spider webs, and a light layer of dust. The morning sun warmed him, then moved away. He had been placed there “in case”, and so he waited. No one needed him for much of anything, these days. Policymakers kept remarking, woundingly, that it cost more to make each penny (in 2024, 3.69 cents) than it was worth. That was why, they explained, they would be ending production in 2026. For some time now, people had soured on him. When he was handed over in change, shoppers waved him away with “Keep the penny”. Increasingly, they simply waved a card and ignored him. He had spent longer and longer simply lying around. In economic terms, however, he liked to think he was still important, encouraging careful budgeting. The price was calculated down to the smallest detail (namely, him). When a product was priced at $19.99, rather than $20, people were more willing to buy it, boosting the economy. Then there was the matter of charity. Where would all those boxes be, without the likes of him? In several cities cents were harvested for good causes; school children collected them in cloth bags. Thousands of dollars were raised that way, little by little. Such arguments, however, plainly did not persuade policymakers. What, then, was his future, and that of any other penny? As an accessory, perhaps. After all, pennies were lucky. A good-looking cent, as cents went, he could become a button. Glued to a leg, he could stop a chair from wobbling (摇晃). There were worse fates, such as being thrown in a fountain. None of this was what he had been made for. And so, with humility (谦卑), he accepted his new purpose in national life. Perhaps, some day, he would hear his owner say: “Glad I kept that penny.” In the far future he might become rare and valuable. This was his chief comfort that some people, at least, would still appreciate that face value and true worth are not at all the same thing. 12. Which paragraph presents an argument against policymakers’ decision? A. Paragraph 1. B. Paragraph 2. C. Paragraph 3. D. Paragraph 4. 13. Why is charity mentioned in Paragraph 5? A. To introduce new problems in charity work. B. To raise concerns about wasting small coins. C. To give further evidence of the penny’s value. D. To make a contrast between giving and spending. 14. What would the penny imagine as its best possible future? A. Becoming a collectible. B. Ending up in a fountain. C. Being used as a decoration. D. Being remade into a new coin. 15. What is the overall tone of the text? A. Very formal but a bit dry. B. Mildly humorous but a bit sad. C. Seemingly calm but a bit distant. D. Highly romantic but a bit unreal. 第二节 七选五(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。 You’re trying to concentrate, but your mind is wandering or you’re easily distracted. What happened to the laser-sharp (激光般锐利的) focus you once enjoyed? ____16____ Over time, it accumulates wear and tear that directly impacts processing. The good news is, this attentional drift can be managed with the following approaches. Cultivate (培养) a disciplined mindfulness practice. ____17____ And practicing it has been shown to reshape the brain. Kim Willment, a neuropsychologist with Brigham and Women’s Hospital, recommends sitting still for a few minutes each day, closing your eyes, and focusing on your breathing as well as the sounds and sensations around you. ____18____ Such exercises are generally designed to improve your attention. However, evidence for their effectiveness has been mixed. “The goal of playing these is not to get better at them, but to get better in the cognitive activities of everyday life,” Willment says. “But there is evidence that a person’s ability to pay attention can be improved by progressively pushing the person to higher levels of performance. So if you reach a certain level of sustained attention, pushing it to the next level can help improve it, and this may translate to everyday life.” Focus on a healthy lifestyle. This approach centers on two aspects: physical activity and rest. There is a direct link between exercise and cognitive ability, especially attention. When you exercise, you increase the availability of brain chemicals that promote new brain connections and reduce stress. ____19____ At the same time, you clear out injury-causing proteins. You have the power to shape your mental sharpness. ____20____ Starting small ensures you won’t feel overwhelmed. This consistent practice builds cognitive resilience over time. Trust me. Your future focus will thank you for the investment today. A. Seek expert guidance and support. B. Engage in cognitive training games. C. Mindfulness is about focusing attention on the present moment. D. And when you sleep, you reduce harmful stress chemicals in the brain. E. You can think of the brain like a computer that slows down with use. F. However mindfulness has regained enormous popularity in recent years. G. You’d better start by choosing one of these strategies to try this week. 第二部分 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 As a busy working mother and lawyer, I ____21____ have time to revisit my love for literature. Yet every month, I ____22____ two precious hours to join an online book club ____23____ by my former Stanford professor. These sessions revive the ____24____ I once had as an English major, ____25____ me back to campus days spent debating symbolism in Fitzgerald and Woolf. Our club, humorously named “Stanford Still Reads,” ____26____ of eight members in ____27____ professions - from a neuroscientist to a retired judge. Professor John, who once patiently guided my honors thesis, continues to inspire us with his ____28____ enthusiasm. His thoughtful gestures make the virtual distance disappear. This month, we discussed a novel I had ____29____ disliked for its slow pace and unreliable narrator. However, as my fellow graduates shared their insights on what made the novel so great, my perspective gradually ____30____. Our lively debate unveiled new layers of the story, demonstrating how ____31____ wisdom can deepen individual understanding. When the Zoom window closes, I return to my daily responsibilities, but a part of me ____32____ that intellectual space. This monthly ____33____ reconnects me not only with literature but also with the curious, analytical self I once was. It reminds me that personal growth never ____34____ and that ____35____ learning can turn even the most ordinary books into remarkable experiences. 21. A. usually B. likely C. regularly D. rarely 22. A. carve out B. work out C. try out D. run out 23 A. invented B. organized C. replaced D. attended 24. A. interest B. passion C. curiosity D. emotion 25. A. pushing B. dragging C. transporting D. guiding 26. A. consists B. makes C. disposes D. approves 27. A. specialized B. honorable C. diverse D. similar 28. A. occasional B. exhausting C. shallow D. infectious 29. A. initially B. extremely C. randomly D. instantly 30. A. expanded B. strengthened C. evolved D. shifted 31. A. academic B. personal C. collective D. professional 32. A. sticks to B. engages with C. fades from D. lingers in 33. A. isolation B. assignment C. gathering D. conference 34. A. pauses B. ceases C. sleeps D. escapes 35. A. shared B. devoted C. connected D. personalized 第二节(共10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。 China’s Global Image Reflects Its Cultural Confidence China aims to boost its soft power by enhancing the appeal of Chinese culture during the 15thFive-Year Plan period (2026-2030). In recent years, with video games, films and toys serving as dynamic ___36___ (carry) of traditional Chinese culture, works like the game Black Myth: Wukong and the animations Ne Zha: Birth of the Demon Child and Ne Zha 2 ___37___ (gain) global success. They prove that Chinese cultural narratives are striking international audiences increasingly, ___38___ (back) by widespread recognition of Chinese culture’s contemporary value. To sustain this trend, China must draw inspiration ___39___ its cultural heritage and present it in modern, audience-friendly forms. Reinterpreting tradition through modern art, integrating classical ideas into current society, and ___40___ (turn) cultural wisdom into practical solutions are key to keeping these traditions alive and relevant. Traditional Chinese culture is a foundation of national cohesion (凝聚力) and a wellspring of wisdom, fueling unity, creativity and development. As China is modernizing, its culture ___41___ (evolve) too — rooted in tradition yet open to ___42___ (innovative) and global exchanges. With China’s growing economic strength and global influence, interest in its culture is on ___43___ rise. By sharing historical sites, classic literature and art, China offers the world ___44___ (diversity) ways to understand its civilization. Still, misunderstandings and external pressures persist. Thus, enhancing international communication ability is vital. By strengthening cultural confidence and storytelling skills, China can shape a global narrative ____45____ truly reflects its character, values and aspirations. 第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节 应用文写作(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，正在参加你校英文报组织的“环保好创意”主题征文活动，你已写好初稿，要发给外教Jenny请她帮你修改。请给Jenny写一封邮件，内容包括： (1) 文章介绍； (2) 修改方向。 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 Jenny I’m writing to seek your help with my draft for the “Green Innovation” writing contest. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节 (满分25分) 47. 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。 It was my twelfth birthday, and what I really wanted most was a new bicycle. But I knew that my family couldn’t afford one. A new bike was just a dream, so I asked my parents for a nightstand (床头柜). I figured that at least I would have a safe place to keep my private stuff away from the reach of my annoying younger brothers. We went to the secondhand furniture store and found an old dark brown nightstand. After we took it home, I decided to paint it and glue some stickers on it to make it look better. When I pulled the drawers out, I felt something stuck to the back of the lowest drawer, and guess what I found? A Ziploc (带拉链封口的) bag with some papers in it. When I opened the bag, I realized that the papers were some kind of official-looking documents. And, wrapped in the papers were a bunch of ten-dollar and twenty-dollar bills. “This must be a joke!” I exclaimed. The papers turned out to be a will. Some old lady was leaving her savings for her son and grandchildren. My mind was going crazy. Was I the luckiest twelve-year-old ever? With this money I could buy the coolest bicycle. Maybe I, could even buy a car for my parents. “Finders keepers, losers weepers,” I started singing as I began counting the money. It was more than a thousand dollars in total. Yet I didn’t feel good about it. How come? “Finders keepers...” the saying goes. But that money wasn’t really meant for me, was it? The lady had been saving it for her family. She must have died and nobody knew about the money hidden in the nightstand. Her family donated it to the secondhand store, and now it was in my hands. What a dilemma! I could keep it and get all kinds of stuff for me and my family. Or I could give it all back. Tell the truth. No new bicycle. No car. “Somebody helps me with this!” I prayed. 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。 But I didn’t need others to tell me; I already knew right from wrong. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Looking through the donation records, the store owner found the family’s telephone number. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $