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淮北一中2026届高三下学期英语周考四 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段录音。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。每段录音播放两遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers talking about? A. Fixing the drawer. B. Preparing the dinner. C. Organizing the kitchen. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: This drawer is overflowing again! I can’t even close it. M: We really should put things where they belong after cooking. W: Maybe we can sort out the bottles and plates. M: Sure. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why does the man call the woman? A. To apply for a post. B. To inquire about information. C. To book a trip to Russia. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: Hello, this is the Language Learning Center. What can I do for you? M: I’d like to learn basic Russian. Do you have some proper lessons for beginners? W: Yeah, we have one every Sunday at 2 p.m. M: Great! 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where are the speakers probably? A. In a gym. B. In a park. C. In a hospital. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: Excuse me, sir, these changing rooms are for people who attend tennis lessons. If you don’t have lessons now, please use the main changing room over there. M: Okay, but how can I apply for a tennis course? 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman mean? A. She forgives the man. B. She rejects the comment. C. She often makes mistakes. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: I’m really sorry. I shouldn’t have made that kind of comment about you. I feel terrible about it. W: It’s all right. We all make mistakes. Let’s just move past this. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers arguing about? A. Where to eat. B. Which way to go. C. What to buy. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: We should go straight ahead. The store assistant sold me this map and she said it’s the latest one. W: No, the waiter at that restaurant told me to take the small path on the left. It’s the shortest way to Sweetwater Town. 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. The management of daily tasks. B. The importance of scheduled rest. C. The adjustment of work schedules. 7. What does the man spend most time doing at work? A. Organizing tests. B. Attending meetings. C. Sending messages. 【答案】6. B 7. C 【解析】 【原文】W: I’ve decided that focused work requires focused rest, and I work too hard to have focused rest periods after work. M: Interesting. Do you think I should try this too? W: Let me test it first. For now, I spend at least an hour after work on quiet time. M: That sounds great. I rescheduled my late meetings and now organize the next day in the afternoon. W: Good idea, since you spend most days writing and replying to emails. Scheduled rest could help you, too. 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. What is people’s attitude toward the man’s team? A. Critical. B. Confident. C. Uncertain. 9. What does the man see as the main challenge? A. His team’s unstable performances. B. The opponents’ unpredictable strength. C. Pressure from increased fan expectations. 【答案】8. B 9. B 【解析】 【原文】W: How are you feeling about the volleyball next week? Your team’s done brilliantly to get into the final. M: Yeah, everyone’s pretty convinced we’ll be bringing home the winner’s cup, so there’ll be loads more fans at the game than we’re used to. W: So will there be any challenges? M: Well, the team we’re playing against is a bit of an unknown quantity. We don’t really know what they’re capable of. I mean, if they happen to be on top form as they were earlier in the tournament, we may struggle. 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. Why does the woman want to find a part-time job? A. She wants to buy a new phone. B. She respects her parents’ wishes. C. She needs to get work experience. 11. What kind of job is the woman considering? A. Café worker. B. Office clerk. C. Shop assistant. 12. What is the man’s attitude towards the woman’s plan? A. Doubtful. B. Opposed. C. Supportive. 【答案】10. C 11. A 12. B 【解析】 【原文】W: Guess what? I’ve decided to look for a part-time job! M: Why? I thought you were focusing on your studies this term. W: I really need some work experience, but my parents think it might affect my grades. M: So, you want to find a job anyway? W: Yeah, maybe in a café. It’s been on my mind for a while. M: That’s definitely a bad idea! A part-time job will totally pull you away from your studies. W: I’ll graduate next year and need to build my resume. M: Resume building can wait till summer — study’s your top priority now. 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 season is it now? A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Autumn. 14. On which floor can the speakers find the electronic versions of old magazines? A. The first. B. The second. C. The third. 15. Where are the speakers talking now? A. On a street. B. In a library hall. C. In a park. 16. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A library visit. B. A book club. C. A reading area. 【答案】13. B 14. C 15. A 16. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Wow, it is really impressive! I can’t believe we finally made it here. M: I know, right? We’ve been planning to come to the city library since spring, and now autumn is just around the corner. W: The reading area on the second floor is so comfortable. I could stay there all day. M: Definitely. I’m really glad our book club recommended this place. W: True. The digital reading section on the third floor is fantastic. It’s easy to look up old magazines and newspapers there. Remember last time we went to the Western Library? We waited on the first floor for half an hour before we got the old print magazine we were looking for. M: Me, too. And the glass walls of the building let in so much natural light. W: Well, it’s still early and the weather is lovely. Shall we walk to the riverside park from here? M: Sounds perfect. Let’s take the path. Oh, I left my bag at the reception desk in the library hall. I have to go back and get it. 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. Where was the water clock first used according to the text? A. In Egypt. B. In India. C. In China. 18. What do we know about the large bowl? A. It was marked by several dots. B. It was divided into equal parts. C. It had a tiny hole in the bottom. 19. When was a beautiful water clock made in Persia? A. Over 3,000 years ago. B. Over 2,000 years ago. C. Over 1,000 years ago. 20. What would happen when the water clock made in Persia struck twelve o’clock? A. The twelve doors would open one by one. B. Twelve metal balls would drop into a tiny brass plate. C. Twelve tiny horsemen would come out and shut all the doors. 【答案】17. A 18. B 19. C 20. C 【解析】 【原文】The water clock was an ancient clock. It could be used on cloudy days, at night and indoors. Such clocks were probably first used in Egypt in 2000 B.C. They were also used for many years in Arabia, India, China and all of Europe. The simplest water clock needed two parts: a small bowl and a large bowl. The small bowl had a tiny hole in the bottom. The large bowl was divided into equal parts and marked by lines. Water was poured into the small bowl and it fell slowly down into the large bowl in tiny drops. Usually it took an hour for the water to rise from one line to the next in the large bowl. A beautiful water clock was made in Persia over a thousand years ago. It was given as a present to the emperor of France. This water clock could be heard as well as seen. It contained twelve doors, each representing an hour. Every hour a door opened and the proper number of metal balls dropped into a tiny brass plate to strike the hour. At twelve o’clock, twelve tiny horsemen came out to shut all the doors. This was probably one of the first striking clocks. 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Want effortless mobility that goes wherever you do? Meet the Journey Air Elite — the ultra-light foldable power chair that’s as portable (便携的) as it is powerful. Features ●Ultra-Lightweight and Durable: Weighing only 26 pounds (without battery) with a carbon fiber frame, this power chair is very easy to lift, fold, and transport without sacrificing strength. ●Effortless Control & Convenience: Folds into itself with a simple, tool-free process, making it ideal for transport and travel. ●Automatic Electronic Braking (刹车): The Journey Air Elite’s advanced braking system engages automatically when the joystick is released, ensuring a safe and controlled stop. ●Ready to Use Right Out of the Box: Arrives fully ready-to-go, offering dependable performance across various indoor and outdoor surfaces. Shipping When you place an order, it is shipped within 2 business days. Standard ground delivery takes 4 — 9 business days after shipment. Presently, we are able to fulfill orders only in the US. Returns We offer free exchanges if you’d prefer a different item. If you choose to return your purchase, you’ll be responsible for the return shipping fee. Contact us at 800-958-8324 within 21 days to facilitate exchanges or returns. Warranty (保修) Journey Health & Lifestyle guarantees the frame, mechanical, and electrical components including the motor to be free from problems in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the original purchase date. The originally supplied battery, tires, fabric seat, seat back, and seat cushion are all warrantied to be free from faults in materials and workmanship for a period of 6 months from the original purchase date. 21. What is a characteristic of the Journey Air Elite? A. It requires tools for folding. B. It has an automatic braking system. C. It weighs 26 pounds in total. D. It needs to be set up before first use. 22. What can be learned about after-sales service of the chair? A. The company pays for all return shipping. B. Customers can get their money back at will. C. Free lifetime technical updates are provided. D. The battery has a shorter warranty than the frame. 23. Where is the text most probably taken from? A. A school poster. B. A science report. C. A course guide. D. A health magazine. 【答案】21. B 22. D 23. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了Journey Air Elite超轻折叠电动轮椅的特点、运输、退换货和保修信息。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据Features部分中“Automatic Electronic Braking(刹车): The Journey Air Elite’s advanced braking system engages automatically when the joystick is released, ensuring a safe and controlled stop.(自动电子刹车：当操纵杆松开时，Journey Air Elite的先进制动系统会自动启动，确保安全可控地停车)”可知，Journey Air Elite的特点是它有自动制动系统。故选B。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据Warranty (保修)部分中“Journey Health & Lifestyle guarantees the frame, mechanical, and electrical components including the motor to be free from problems in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the original purchase date.(Journey Health & Lifestyle保证框架、机械和电气部件（包括电机）在自原始购买日期起12个月内无材料和工艺问题)”和“The originally supplied battery, tires, fabric seat, seat back, and seat cushion are all warrantied to be free from faults in materials and workmanship for a period of 6 months from the original purchase date.(原装的电池、轮胎、织物座椅、座椅靠背和座椅坐垫均保证在自原始购买日期起6个月内无材料和工艺缺陷)”可知，电池的保修期比框架短。故选D。 【23题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是根据第一段“Want effortless mobility that goes wherever you do? Meet the Journey Air Elite — the ultra-light foldable power chair that’s as portable(便携的) as it is powerful.(想要无论走到哪里都能轻松移动吗？来看看Journey Air Elite——超轻折叠电动轮椅，它既便携又功能强大)”可知，文章主要介绍了Journey Air Elite超轻折叠电动轮椅的特点、运输、退换货和保修信息，文章可能选自健康杂志。故选D。 B On July 28, I retired from my position. After teaching for many years, I looked forward to kayaking (划独木舟) with my grandsons, seeing friends and traveling for leisure with my husband. But my body had other plans for me. A broken spine (脊椎) in my back took me down a path that upended my plans. I have long had back pain. However, I pushed through the pain to do my work, which worsened my condition. Doctors urged an operation when increased disability meant I could not sit, stand or walk for a long time. But I wanted to see whether physical therapy (治疗) could create an easier option. Indeed, hard work with a great physical therapist has let me improve my mobility, sitting and standing. But X-rays told a different story. My spine was unstable and bending. After careful consideration and a second opinion from another professional, I agreed to surgery yet in the near term. Needless to say, the past months have been tough and the way ahead will be even tougher. Kayaking with my grandsons in the peacefulness of the lake is all out of reach, for now. When I met my physical therapist for the first time, I was a mess. He listened to me outline my history with tears and then calmly said, “You have to make friends with your body.” I have repeated that line to myself daily and worked to embrace my body. I have focused on gratitude. I’m grateful that I do not have a fatal disease. I’m grateful that the body I have remains alert to the world, loved by family and friends. I’m grateful that I am still myself. I don’t know exactly how the future will play out. The surgeon assures me that I should be able to get in my kayak by summer. But I may have to make friends with a different body, one that is mine regardless of the shape. 24. Why did the author’s condition become worse? A. She disliked physical therapy. B. She hurt her back when kayaking. C. She still worked despite back pain. D. She was unwilling to have an operation. 25. What can we learn about the author from paragraph 3? A. She forgot to kayak with her grandsons. B. She decided to accept an operation right away. C. She completely recovered after physical therapy. D. She asked another doctor for advice on the operation. 26. What changed the author’s attitude towards her body? A. Her wish to enjoy retirement life. B. Her physical therapist’s advice. C. Her worsening physical condition. D. Her love for her family and friends. 27. Which of the following is the most suitable title for the text? A. Learning to accept my body B. Enjoying my retirement life C. Fighting against my back pain D. Being grateful for what I have 【答案】24. C 25. D 26. B 27. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者原计划在退休后享受休闲时光，但却因为背部脊椎的病情计划被打乱。作者长期背痛，却仍然工作，导致病情恶化，尽管物理治疗有所帮助，但作者还是进行了手术。手术后作者的日子很艰难，听了理疗师建议和自己的身体做朋友后，作者改变了对自己身体的态度，开始接受自己的身体，对生活充满感激。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“I have long had back pain. However, I pushed through the pain to do my work, which worsened my condition. (我背痛很久了。然而，我顶着疼痛去做我的工作，这使我的病情恶化了)”可知，尽管背部疼痛，作者仍然工作，因此病情恶化了。故选C项。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“After careful consideration and a second opinion from another professional, I agreed to surgery yet in the near term. (经过仔细的考虑和再征求另一位专业人士的意见后，我同意在短期内做手术)”可知，作者向另一位医生征求了手术建议。故选D项。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“When I met my physical therapist for the first time, I was a mess. He listened to me outline my history with tears and then calmly said, “You have to make friends with your body.” I have repeated that line to myself daily and worked to embrace my body. (当我第一次见到我的理疗师时，我一团糟。他听我流着泪讲述我的经历，然后平静地说：“你必须和你的身体做朋友。”我每天都对自己重复这句话，努力接受自己的身体)”可知，理疗师建议作者学会和身体做朋友，这改变了她对自己身体的态度。故选B项。 【27题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是全文最后一句“But I may have to make friends with a different body, one that is mine regardless of the shape. (但我可能不得不和一个不同的身体交朋友，一个不管形态如何都属于我的身体)”可知，文章围绕作者治疗背部脊椎疾病的经历展开，作者原计划在退休后享受休闲时光，但却因为背部脊椎的病情计划被打乱。作者长期背痛，却仍然工作，导致病情恶化，尽管物理治疗有所帮助，但作者还是进行了手术。手术后作者的日子很艰难，听了理疗师建议和自己的身体做朋友后，作者改变了对自己身体的态度，开始接受自己的身体，对生活充满感激。因此，A项“学着接受自己的身体”点明了这段经历最终的结局和主题，适合作为文章标题。故选A项。 C Economist Diane Coyle has spent her career carefully studying how we measure economic progress, often highlighting the shortcomings of traditional methods. In her latest book, The Measure of Progress, Counting What Really Matters, Coyle shared many insights. One of them is about the value of time. The average Australian lifespan is about 30,000 days, and few people wish to waste these precious moments. Coyle notes that the washing machine was overlooked as an invention because many of those who benefited from it were “housewives”, for whom the benefit was more about saving time than money. She also points out that comparisons of well-being across countries often focus solely on income, neglecting to consider leisure time. One study estimates that although Western Europeans have lower incomes than people in the US, the gap in living standards narrows considerably when leisure hours are included in the calculation. But new technologies can sometimes impose a personal “time tax”, such as when supermarkets replace staffed checkouts with self-scanning systems or when companies replace helplines with chatbots. According to Coyle, a time-use accounting framework would provide insights into both production and consumption. The newly established well-being framework of the Australian Bureau of Statistics(ABS, 统计局), named Measuring What Matters(MWM), aims to measure social growth and influence policy by reporting on 50 well-being indicators within five themes: healthy, secure, sustainable, united and prosperous(繁荣的). “This framework can help people seek more well-being,” Coyle said. “Occupational classifications have not kept pace with current changes in the labor market as AI and other digital tools become more widespread. Reliable national statistics are a vital yet often overlooked aspect of modern society. Few people pay attention to how they are designed, and even fewer want to read about how they might be improved,” Coyle argued. “And statistics are not just numbers on a page but a window through which we see progress itself-a crucial tool for building a well-being society.” 28. Why does the author mention the washing machine? A. To praise the revolutionary invention for women. B. To compare its impact with that of modern AI. C. To show how technology helps families save money. D. To illustrate a historically undervalued time-saving benefit. 29. What does the underlined word “impose” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Force. B. Remove. C. Calculate. D. Introduce. 30. What is the primary purpose of the “MWM” framework? A. To replace outdated economic indicators like GDP. B. To offer a comprehensive view of societal progress. C. To help companies collect more accurate data. D. To track the rapid development of the digital economy. 31. Which of the following would Coyle agree with? A. Statistics are always meaningless numbers. B. Statistics are key for a society’s well-being but often ignored. C. Labor market changes don’t affect occupational classifications. D. People pay great attention to statistical design and updates. 【答案】28. D 29. A 30. B 31. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。经济学家黛安·科伊尔探讨经济发展衡量方式，强调时间价值的重要性，指出新技术的时间成本，肯定澳统计局福祉框架，并认为可靠统计对福祉社会至关重要却常被忽视。 【28题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Coyle notes that the washing machine was overlooked as an invention because many of those who benefited from it were “housewives”, for whom the benefit was more about saving time than money. She also points out that comparisons of well-being across countries often focus solely on income, neglecting to consider leisure time.(科伊尔指出，洗衣机这一发明曾被忽视，因为它带来的好处主要惠及“家庭主妇”群体，对他们而言，其价值更多体现在节省时间而非金钱方面。她还指出，各国之间幸福感的比较往往只关注收入情况，而忽略了休闲时间这一因素)”可知，作者提及洗衣机是为了说明一个在历史上一直被低估的节省时间的好处。故选D。 【29题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“such as when supermarkets replace staffed checkouts with self-scanning systems or when companies replace helplines with chatbots(比如超市将有人值守的收银台换成自助扫描系统，或者企业将人工服务热线换成聊天机器人等)”可知，划线词后举例 “超市用自助结账替代人工、企业用聊天机器人替代热线”，这些新技术看似便捷，实则让消费者/使用者额外付出时间成本，相当于强行施加了个人 “时间税”，故划线词意思是“强制施加、迫使承受”。故选A。 【30题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“The newly established well-being framework of the Australian Bureau of Statistics(ABS, 统计局), named Measuring What Matters(MWM), aims to measure social growth and influence policy by reporting on 50 well-being indicators within five themes: healthy, secure, sustainable, united and prosperous(繁荣的).( 澳大利亚统计局（ABS）新设立的福祉框架名为‘衡量重要之事’（MWM），旨在通过报告五个主题（健康、安全、可持续、团结和繁荣）下的 50 项福祉指标来衡量社会发展并影响相关政策。)”可知，“MWM”框架的主要目的是全面展现社会的发展进程。故选B。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Reliable national statistics are a vital yet often overlooked aspect of modern society. Few people pay attention to how they are designed, and even fewer want to read about how they might be improved,” Coyle argued. “And statistics are not just numbers on a page but a window through which we see progress itself-a crucial tool for building a well-being society.”(可靠的国家统计数据是现代社会中一个至关重要但常常被忽视的方面。很少有人关注这些数据是如何编制的，更少有人愿意去了解如何对其进行改进。科伊尔指出：“统计数据并非仅仅是纸面上的数字，而是一扇让我们看到社会发展进程的窗口——它是构建一个幸福社会的关键工具。”)”可知，科伊尔会认同统计数据对于一个社会的繁荣至关重要，但往往被忽视了。故选B。 D When we think about what makes humans unique, a good sense of humor is often high on the list. Laughter and playful teasing seem like traits only we possess. However, recent research suggests that animals — particularly great apes — may also engage in behavior that resembles humor. A study led by primatologist (灵长类动物学家) Isabelle Laumer at the Max Planck Institute reveals fascinating insights. “We documented young apes deliberately sneaking up to hit adults, then waiting expectantly for a reaction,” Laumer explains. “This isn’t random play — it meets all the criteria of intentional teasing.” Over 75 hours of video recordings showed this behavior mirrors how human children joke: repetitive, surprising, and aimed at seeking responses. The researchers noted that the apes even paused to watch for the adult’s reaction, much like a child waiting to see if their joke landed. But humor in animals may not be limited to apes. Dog owners often notice their pets making breathy, snorting sounds during play, which some scientists interpret as laughter. In a 2025 study, researchers found that playing these sounds to shelter dogs reduced their stress levels. Similarly, dolphins emit joyful sounds during play-fighting, elephants trumpet excitedly when playing, and some parrots tease other animals — like confusing dogs with whistles — just for fun. Why might animals exhibit humor? In humans, laughter strengthens social connections and eases tension. Scientists argue that playful teasing in apes or “laughter” in dogs could serve a similar purpose — breaking the ice and reinforcing relationships. Some researchers believe these behaviors may have evolved (进化) to help animals manage complex social ranks or reduce conflict. However, Laumer cautions that more research is needed to confirm this theory, as observing humor in animals remains challenging. While we may never know if animals understand punchlines, their behaviors hint at humor’s deep evolutionary roots. As Laumer reflects: “The line between human and animal laughter isn’t as sharp as we thought.” 32. What did Laumer’s study find about young apes? A. They enjoy teasing others. B. They often fight in groups. C. They seek adult protection. D. They learn from human kids. 33. What does the underlined word “trumpet” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Wag. B. Smile. C. Nod. D. Shout. 34. Why might animals show humor? A. To improve social status. B. To strengthen social bonds. C. To win in complex conflicts. D. To get much more pleasure. 35. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Animal Social Behaviors B. Do Animals Copy Our Laughs? C. Animals Play Tricks Too D. Why Animals Understand Humor? 【答案】32. A 33. D 34. B 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了动物（尤其是类人猿）可能也有类似幽默的行为，以及动物展现幽默的可能原因。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“We documented young apes deliberately sneaking up to hit adults, then waiting expectantly for a reaction,” Laumer explains. “This isn’t random play — it meets all the criteria of intentional teasing.(“我们记录到幼猿故意偷偷靠近并击打成年猿，然后满怀期待地等待反应，”劳默解释道。“这不是随意的玩耍——它符合故意逗弄的所有标准。”)”可知，劳默的研究发现幼猿喜欢逗弄别人。故选A。 【33题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段中“Similarly, dolphins emit joyful sounds during play-fighting, elephants trumpet excitedly when playing, and some parrots tease other animals — like confusing dogs with whistles — just for fun.(同样，海豚在玩耍打斗时会发出欢快的声音，大象在玩耍时会兴奋地trumpet，一些鹦鹉为了好玩会逗弄其他动物——比如用口哨声迷惑狗)”可知，海豚玩耍打斗时发出欢快的声音，鹦鹉会吹口哨逗弄其他动物，由此可推测大象玩耍时发出的声音也是比较欢快、大声的，所以trumpet意为“大声叫喊”，与shout意思相近。故选D。 【34题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“In humans, laughter strengthens social connections and eases tension. Scientists argue that playful teasing in apes or “laughter” in dogs could serve a similar purpose — breaking the ice and reinforcing relationships.(在人类中，笑声能加强社会联系，缓解紧张情绪。科学家认为，类人猿的嬉戏逗弄或狗的“笑声”可能也有类似的作用——打破僵局，加强关系)”可知，动物展现幽默可能是为了加强社会联系。故选B。 【35题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段中“However, recent research suggests that animals — particularly great apes — may also engage in behavior that resembles humor.(然而，最近的研究表明，动物——尤其是类人猿——也可能表现出类似幽默的行为)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要讲述了动物（尤其是类人猿）可能也有类似幽默的行为，所以C选项“Animals Play Tricks Too(动物也会恶作剧)”适合作为文章标题。故选C。 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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How to Make Eye Contact Making eye contact can be tricky, especially if you are shy, or nervous. But good eye-contact is important for building trust and engaging an audience. ____36____ Turning your shoulders and head to face the other person’s eyes. Opening up your body to the other person helps to tell him you are listening, engaged, and ready to communicate. ____37____ Position yourself a few feet away from the other person’s face, which ensures a respectful distance while still maintaining a sense of closeness. Choosing a focal point near the eyes. Most commonly, this is one of the other person’s eyes. But if you do feel uncomfortable, you can also avoid their eyes in a wise way. ____38____ You can also choose to look under or above the eyes, or at a certain point around the ear. Bear in mind that maintaining eye contact with the help of an appropriate focal point is an effective way to show sincerity. ____39____ Think of how you would look at a painting or great view — you are not focusing intently on them, but instead looking at them gently. So, relax your gaze (注视) by breathing slowly as you make gentle eye-contact and nodding occasionally while you listen. Breaking eye contact briefly every 5-15 seconds. ____40____ While you don’t need to count the seconds, you should look away every once in a while to keep the conversation light and easy, but only for a few seconds. Some casual ways to do so include: laughing, nodding, and acknowledging the other person; looking at the sky; looking off to the side briefly, as if remembering something or running your hands through your hair. A. Making gentle eye-contact. B. Looking between their eyes is a good choice. C. It also makes eye contact more natural to maintain. D. Below are the reasons why you should make eye contact. E. Avoiding hesitant eye contact in a formal and important meeting. F. Too much eye-contact can be as uncomfortable as none at all. G. All it takes is a little practice to confidently hold someone’s gaze. 【答案】36. G 37. C 38. B 39. A 40. F 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了如何在交流中正确进行眼神接触，以建立信任和吸引听众，包括面向对方眼睛、选择一个靠近眼睛的对焦点、放松视线、以及每隔5-15秒短暂地移开视线等技巧。 【36题详解】 上文“Making eye contact can be tricky, especially if you are shy, or nervous. But good eye-contact is important for building trust and engaging an audience.(眼神交流可能有些棘手，尤其是当你害羞或紧张的时候。但良好的眼神交流对于建立信任和吸引观众很重要)”说明眼神交流虽然有些困难，但对于建立信任和吸引观众很重要；G选项“All it takes is a little practice to confidently hold someone’s gaze.(只需要一点练习，你就能自信地与人对视)”提出了一个解决方案，即只需要一点练习就能自信地进行眼神交流，与上文形成转折关系，并引出下文关于如何进行眼神交流的具体建议。故选G。 【37题详解】 上文“Opening up your body to the other person helps to tell him you are listening, engaged, and ready to communicate.(向对方敞开心扉有助于告诉他你在倾听、投入并准备交流)”说明向对方敞开心扉的重要性；C选项“It also makes eye contact more natural to maintain.(这也使得保持眼神交流更加自然)”进一步解释了向对方敞开心扉的好处之一，即使得眼神交流更加自然，与上文构成并列关系，并引出下文关于如何保持自然眼神交流的具体建议。故选C。 【38题详解】 上文“But if you do feel uncomfortable, you can also avoid their eyes in a wise way.(但如果你真的感到不舒服，你也可以以一种明智的方式避免与他们的眼神接触)”说明在感到不舒服时可以采取明智的方式避免眼神接触；B选项“Looking between their eyes is a good choice.(看着他们的眼睛之间是一个不错的选择)”给出了一个具体的建议，即看着对方的眼睛之间，这是一种避免直接眼神接触但又能保持一定交流的方式，符合题意。故选B。 【39题详解】 下文“Think of how you would look at a painting or great view — you are not focusing intently on them, but instead looking at them gently. So, relax your gaze (注视) by breathing slowly as you make gentle eye-contact and nodding occasionally while you listen.(想想你如何看待一幅画或一处美景——你不是全神贯注地看着它们，而是温柔地看着它们。所以，当你做出温柔的眼神交流并偶尔点头倾听时，通过慢慢呼吸来放松你的视线)”说明这一部分是关于如何温柔地进行眼神交流的；A选项“Making gentle eye-contact.(做出温柔的眼神交流)”作为小标题，概括了下文的内容，符合题意。故选A。 【40题详解】 上文“Breaking eye contact briefly every 5-15 seconds.(每隔5-15秒短暂地移开视线)”说明需要适时地移开视线；F选项“Too much eye-contact can be as uncomfortable as none at all.(过多的眼神交流和无眼神交流一样会让人不舒服)”解释了为什么需要适时地移开视线，即过多的眼神交流会让人感到不舒服，与上文形成因果关系，并引出下文关于如何适时移开视线的具体建议。故选F。 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和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 During my childhood, I had survived many incidents, most related to riding my bike. I ____41____ a bike on my 9th birthday from my parents, and I loved it. My older sister also had one, and we would ride almost daily. One day, our cousin paid us a visit. We took out our bikes, and since we only had two, we took turns riding them. Soon we got bored and decided to seek something more ____42____. My sister suggested playing red and green light, and we all agreed. She played as the light, while my cousin and I as ____43____. After a couple of rounds, my sister instructed us to ____44____ each other for the last round. She said “green light”, and we ____45____ full speed towards each other. Somehow, our bikes ran into each other, and we crashed. I ____46____ and landed face-first, with my knees and arms bleeding and my ___47___ sprained. The pain was ____48____, and I screamed and cried. My dad heard my cries and ran to me. He ____49____ me inside, and my mom came downstairs to see me in a state of suffering. She ____50____ my severe wounds with the aid kit, especially my ankle, and the mention of my favorite General Tso’s chicken ____51____ me and eased my pain. It was clear that my sister was to blame for the accident — her ____52____ in the game had led to the crash. She approached, casting me a(n) ____53____ look and asking for forgiveness, and I forgave her but let her know that tricks weren’t allowed anymore. From that day on, we agreed to let the ____54____ of that incident fade into the past, learning from the lessons it had taught us and the strength it had ____55____ the fabric of our relationship. 41. A. purchased B. earned C. received D. hired 42. A. engaging B. entertaining C. ambitious D. ideal 43. A. bikes B. cars C. planes D. policemen 44. A. persuade B. follow C. accompany D. face 45. A. cycled B. marched C. wandered D. proceeded 46. A. flew off B. fell off C. switched off D. got off 47. A. wrist B. ankle C. shoulder D. knee 48. A. uneasy B. untouchable C. unbearable D. unavoidable 49. A. dragged B. carried C. pushed D. walked 50. A. questioned B. worried C. examined D. treated 51. A. comforted B. amused C. inspired D. motivated 52. A. competence B. innovation C. function D. leadership 53. A. encouraging B. indifferent C. regretful D. pessimistic 54. A. shadows B. memories C. conflicts D. settings 55. A. run into B. broken into C. turned into D. integrated into 【答案】41. C 42. B 43. B 44. D 45. A 46. B 47. B 48. C 49. B 50. D 51. A 52. C 53. C 54. A 55. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者9岁生日收到自行车，和姐姐、表弟玩骑车游戏时相撞受伤，父母及时照料，姐姐愧疚道歉，作者选择原谅，这次经历让他们的感情更加牢固。 【41题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在我九岁生日那天，父母送给我一辆自行车，我非常喜欢它。A. purchased购买；B. earned赚取；C. received收到；D. hired雇佣。根据后文“a bike on my 9th birthday from my parents, and I loved it”可知，作者生日的时候收到自行车作为礼物。故选C。 【42题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：很快我们就感到厌倦了，于是决定寻找一些更有趣的事情来做。A. engaging有吸引力的；B. entertaining有趣的；C. ambitious有抱负的；D. ideal理想的。根据上文“Soon we got bored”可知，他们觉得无聊，想找更有趣、吸引人的事做。故选B。 【43题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她扮演的是光源的角色，而我和我表弟则分别扮演了汽车的角色。A. bikes自行车；B. cars汽车；C. planes飞机；D. policemen警察。根据上文“My sister suggested playing red and green light, and we all agreed.”可知，玩红绿灯游戏，姐姐当灯，作者和表弟扮演汽车。故选B。 【44题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：经过几轮之后，我姐姐让我们面对面进行最后一轮比赛。A. persuade说服；B. follow跟随；C. accompany陪伴；D. face面对。根据后文“our bikes ran into each other”可知，最后一轮让他们面对面骑。故选D。 【45题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她喊了声“开绿灯”，然后我们便全速朝着对方骑去。A. cycled骑自行车；B. marched行军；C. wandered闲逛；D. proceeded继续。根据后文“Somehow, our bikes ran into each other, and we crashed.”可知，他们便全速朝着对方骑去。故选A。 【46题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我猛地一跳，结果整个人扑倒在地，膝盖和胳膊都流血了，脚踝也扭伤了。A. flew off飞走；B. fell off掉落；C. switched off关闭；D. got off下车。根据上文“Somehow, our bikes ran into each other, and we crashed.”可知，两车相撞，作者从车上摔下来。故选B。 【47题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我猛地一跳，结果整个人扑倒在地，膝盖和胳膊都流血了，脚踝也扭伤了。A. wrist手腕；B. ankle脚踝；C. shoulder肩膀；D. knee膝盖。后文“especially my ankle”提到妈妈特别处理了脚踝，所以是脚踝扭伤。故选B。 【48题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：那种疼痛简直无法忍受，我痛哭流涕地大喊起来。A. uneasy不安的；B. untouchable不可触摸的；C. unbearable难以忍受的；D. unavoidable不可避免的。根据后文“I screamed and cried”可知，疼痛难以忍受，所以尖叫大哭。故选C。 【49题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他把我抱了进去，而我的妈妈则下楼来看着我那痛苦的样子。A. dragged拖拽；B. carried搬运，抱着；C. pushed推；D. walked走路。根据作者脚踝受伤以及后文“me inside, and my mom came downstairs to see me in a state of suffering”可知，作者受伤被爸爸抱进屋。故选B。 【50题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她用药箱处理了我严重的伤口，尤其是脚踝，一提到我最爱吃的左宗棠鸡，就安慰了我，缓解了疼痛。A. questioned询问；B. worried担心；C. examined检查；D. treated治疗。根据后文“my severe wounds with the aid kit, especially my ankle”可知，妈妈用急救包治疗伤口。故选D。 【51题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她用药箱处理了我严重的伤口，尤其是脚踝，一提到我最爱吃的左宗棠鸡，就安慰了我，缓解了疼痛。A. comforted安慰；B. amused逗乐；C. inspired激励；D. motivated激发。根据后文“me and eased my pain”可知，最爱的菜安慰了作者，缓解了疼痛。故选A。 【52题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：很明显，是我姐姐造成了这次事故——她在游戏中的作用导致了车辆的碰撞。A. competence能力；B. innovation创新；C. function操作，作用；D. leadership领导力。根据上文“She played as the light”和后文“in the game had led to the crash”可知，姐姐在游戏里的操作失误导致了撞车。故选C。 【53题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她走了过来，向我投来歉意的目光，并请求我的原谅，我原谅了她，但同时告诉她，以后不能再使用这种手段了。A. encouraging鼓励的；B. indifferent冷漠的；C. regretful后悔的；D. pessimistic悲观的。根据后文“asking for forgiveness”可知，姐姐造成事故，投来歉意的目光，并请求原谅。故选C。 【54题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：从那天起，我们决定让那起事件的阴影随时间一同消逝，从它所给予我们的教训中汲取经验，在我们之间的关系中融入它的力量。A. shadows影子，阴影；B. memories回忆；C. conflicts冲突；D. settings环境。根据后文“of that incident fade into the past”可知，事故导致作者受伤，所以是阴影。故选A。 【55题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：从那天起，我们决定让那起事件的阴影随时间一同消逝，从它所给予我们的教训中汲取经验，在我们之间的关系中融入它的力量。A. run into偶遇；B. broken into闯入；C. turned into变成；D. integrated into融入。根据后文“the fabric of our relationship”可知，这次经历带来的力量融入了他们的感情。故选D。 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。 Black Myth (神话): Wukong is an action and role-playing game set in Chinese mythology. Within 10 hours of its official release ___56___ (global), it had over two million players at home and abroad. The unexpected success of the game, developed ___57___ a private Chinese company, has allowed people to appreciate genuine Chinese ___58___ (tradition) culture. Wukong ___59___ Monkey King, is an iconic (标志性) figure from Journey to the West, a Chinese classic novel ___60___ (date) back about 500 years. Feng Ji, the game’s producer, said that the game would attract gamers to the Chinese god-evil story. Games combining iconic cultural elements may ___61___ (regard) as a form of cultural exchange. Indeed, enjoying the game could be a journey to experience the beauty of Chinese culture — ___62___ (it) music, landscapes, architecture, clothes, or even folk tales. “___63___ we can do is give people a closer look through the game,” said the game’s art ___64___ (direct), Yang Qi, “And China will always welcome the travelers worldwide who want ____65____(explore) and learn more about Chinese culture.” 【答案】56. globally 57. by 58. traditional 59. or 60. dating 61. be regarded 62. its 63. What 64. director 65. to explore 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了游戏《黑神话：悟空》的相关信息，包括其背景设定、玩家数量、文化意义等。 【56题详解】 考查副词。句意：在其全球正式发布后的10小时内，国内外玩家数量就超过了200万。修饰release，需用副词globally，作状语。故填globally。 【57题详解】 考查介词。句意：这款由中国民营企业开发的游戏取得了意想不到的成功，让人们得以领略到正宗的中国传统文化魅力。句子中提到“这款游戏是由一家中国民营企业开发的”，表示被动关系，用介词“by”引出动作的执行者。故填by。 【58题详解】 考查形容词。句意同上。修饰名词culture，需用形容词traditional，作定语。故填traditional。 【59题详解】 考查连词。句意：“悟空”或“美猴王”是《西游记》中的标志性人物，《西游记》是一部距今约500年的中国古典小说。句子中提到“悟空或美猴王”，表示两者之间的选择关系，用连词or连接。故填or。 【60题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意同上。空处需填非谓语动词作后置定语，novel和date为逻辑主谓关系，需用现在分词形式。故填dating。 【61题详解】 考查被动语态。句意：结合标志性文化元素的游戏可以被视为一种文化交流的形式。Games combining iconic cultural elements和regard为被动关系，需用被动语态，位于情态动词may后面，使用动词原形。故填be regarded。 【62题详解】 考查代词。句意：确实，玩这款游戏就像是一场体验中国文化之美的旅程——无论是其音乐、风景、建筑、服饰，还是民间故事。修饰名词music, landscapes, architecture, clothes，需用形容词性物主代词its。故填its。 【63题详解】 考查主语从句。句意：“我们能做的是通过游戏让人们更近距离地了解中国文化，”游戏艺术总监杨奇表示，“中国永远欢迎想来探索和学习更多中国文化的各国游客。”空处引导主语从句，从句缺少宾语，指物，需用连接代词what引导，位于句首，首字母需大写。故填What。 【64题详解】 考查名词。句意同上。空处需填名词director，作主语。故填director。 【65题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意同上。want to do sth为固定搭配，意为“想要做某事”，空处需填动词不定式作宾语。故填to explore。 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，上周你参与了所在社团的标志设计比赛。请你给美国友人Chris写信分享这次经历，内容包括： 1.你设计的作品； 2.你的感想。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Dear Chris, __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Chris, I am writing to share with you a competition I took part in last week. The school reading club I am in organized a logo design contest, and I submitted my own work. Here’s my logo. I used a stylized image of a book with a rising sun behind it to demonstrate the club’s spirit. The book stands for knowledge, and the sun represents the bright future. The book is open, revealing a world map, which shows our global perspective and passion for learning about different cultures. I chose a simple yet vibrant color to make it eye-catching and memorable. The whole experience was exciting! Not only did I contribute to our club but I showcased my creativity. I feel proud to have taken part and hope that my design will be awarded a prize. I will keep you updated with the result, and I’m so glad I could share this with you. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】这篇写作是一篇介绍信，要求考生给外国朋友分享一下学校举办的标志设计活动。考生应该合理介绍自己设计的作品，还要补充合理的细节。 【详解】1. 词汇积累： ①展示：demonstrate → show, display ②活力的：vibrant → lively, dynamic ③贡献：contribute → add, give ④自豪的：proud → proud of, pleased with 2. 句式拓展： 简单句变复合句 原句：I chose a simple yet vibrant color to make it eye-catching and memorable. 拓展句：I chose a simple yet vibrant color in order that I can make it eye-catching and memorable. 【点睛】【高级句型1】The book is open, revealing a world map, which shows our global perspective and passion for learning about different cultures. (现在分词作伴随状语，which引导的非限定性定语从句) 【高级句型2】Not only did I contribute to our club but I showcased my creativity. (not only位于句首的倒装句) 第二节(满分25分) 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。 I was cycling in rural Turkey — I couldn’t tell you where. My plan that day was to ride until I reached a village with somewhere I could stay. If that didn’t work out, I needed to get to the next town before sunset since that was the only spot I could really count on for a bed. Out there, finding anywhere to stay wasn’t exactly easy. I was cycling quickly downhill, probably too fast for a gravel (碎石) road. I was riding around a blind corner when a car came screaming around the bend. As soon as I saw it, it was in front of me. The next thing I remember is lying in the middle of the road with the cylinder of my bike handle stuck in my leg, blood everywhere. A week before that I had met Bryan, a bike tourist who’d ridden through more than 40 countries and settled in Turkey. I had his number because, like countless bike tourists before me, he’d let me stay the night in his small apartment in Antalya. After I was discharged from hospital — a rural Turkish hospital in a town I didn’t even know the name of — I sat outside in a wheelchair, not knowing the exact state of my injury. I thought about calling everyone besides Bryan — Dad, Mum, best friend — but none of them could help. The only local number in my phone was Bryan’s. I don’t remember much about the phone call. I know it wasn’t a simple request to stay a few more nights. I essentially asked Bryan to be my carer for an indefinite period. I didn’t know anyone else in Turkey and couldn’t walk. What I do remember is that the call was easy. There was no negotiation, just a welcoming: “Sure thing.” 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 When Bryan arrived, he greeted me like a friend, not a traveller with a sorry story. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Eventually my family organised a flight home from Antalya. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 When Bryan arrived, he greeted me like a friend, not a traveler with a sorry story. He gently lifted me from the wheelchair into his car, avoiding my injured leg, and put my broken bike in the trunk. Back at his apartment, he cooked simple warm meals, helped me change bandages daily, and pushed me around for fresh air. He never complained about the trouble, instead sharing his bike trip stories to distract me from pain. His patience and kindness turned my tough days in a foreign land into a warm memory. Eventually my family booked a flight home from Antalya. On departure day, Bryan drove me to the airport, carrying my luggage and supporting me all the way. Before checking in, I thanked him repeatedly for his selfless help. He smiled and said, “That’s what travelers do for each other.” As I boarded, I saw him waving warmly. Though we rarely meet now, his kindness lingers in my heart, reminding me true friendship can bloom between strangers unexpectedly. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在土耳其乡间骑行遇车祸受伤后，向之前结识的骑行爱好者布莱恩求助，布莱恩热心照料作者直至其家人安排航班接其回国，这段经历让作者感受到陌生人之间的善意与温情。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“当布莱恩到达时，他像朋友一样迎接我，而不是一个有着悲惨故事的旅行者。”可知，第一段可描写布莱恩到达后对“我”的贴心照料，用耐心与善意温暖了困境中的“我”。 ②由第二段首句内容“最终，我的家人组织了一次从安塔利亚回家的航班。”可知，第二段可描写布莱恩送“我”去机场、一路照料的离别场景，以及“我”对此段经历产生的感悟。 2.续写线索：贴心照料——日常陪伴——离别感恩——善意铭记——感悟升华 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①抱怨：complain/grumble ②转变：turn/transform ③热情挥手：wave warmly/wave enthusiastically 情绪类 ①友善：kindness/benevolence/goodwill ②感谢：thank/express my gratitude to 【点睛】【高分句型1】On departure day, Bryan drove me to the airport, carrying my luggage and supporting me all the way. (使用了现在分词carrying及supporting作伴随状语) 【高分句型2】Though we rarely meet now, his kindness lingers in my heart, reminding me true friendship can bloom between strangers unexpectedly. (使用了though引导的让步状语从句，现在分词reminding作伴随状语和省略了that的宾语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 淮北一中2026届高三下学期英语周考四 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段录音。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。每段录音播放两遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers talking about? A. Fixing the drawer. B. Preparing the dinner. C. Organizing the kitchen. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why does the man call the woman? A. To apply for a post. B. To inquire about information. C. To book a trip to Russia. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where are the speakers probably? A. In a gym. B. In a park. C. In a hospital. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman mean? A. She forgives the man. B. She rejects the comment. C. She often makes mistakes. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers arguing about? A. Where to eat. B. Which way to go. C. What to buy. 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. The management of daily tasks. B. The importance of scheduled rest. C. The adjustment of work schedules. 7. What does the man spend most time doing at work? A. Organizing tests. B. Attending meetings. C. Sending messages. 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. What is people’s attitude toward the man’s team? A. Critical. B. Confident. C. Uncertain. 9. What does the man see as the main challenge? A. His team’s unstable performances. B. The opponents’ unpredictable strength. C. Pressure from increased fan expectations. 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. Why does the woman want to find a part-time job? A. She wants to buy a new phone. B. She respects her parents’ wishes. C. She needs to get work experience. 11. What kind of job is the woman considering? A. Café worker. B. Office clerk. C. Shop assistant. 12. What is the man’s attitude towards the woman’s plan? A. Doubtful. B. Opposed. C. Supportive. 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 season is it now? A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Autumn. 14. On which floor can the speakers find the electronic versions of old magazines? A. The first. B. The second. C. The third. 15. Where are the speakers talking now? A. On a street. B. In a library hall. C. In a park. 16. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A library visit. B. A book club. C. A reading area. 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. Where was the water clock first used according to the text? A. In Egypt. B. In India. C. In China. 18. What do we know about the large bowl? A. It was marked by several dots. B. It was divided into equal parts. C. It had a tiny hole in the bottom. 19. When was a beautiful water clock made in Persia? A. Over 3,000 years ago. B. Over 2,000 years ago. C. Over 1,000 years ago. 20. What would happen when the water clock made in Persia struck twelve o’clock? A. The twelve doors would open one by one. B. Twelve metal balls would drop into a tiny brass plate. C. Twelve tiny horsemen would come out and shut all the doors. 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Want effortless mobility that goes wherever you do? Meet the Journey Air Elite — the ultra-light foldable power chair that’s as portable (便携的) as it is powerful. Features ●Ultra-Lightweight and Durable: Weighing only 26 pounds (without battery) with a carbon fiber frame, this power chair is very easy to lift, fold, and transport without sacrificing strength. ●Effortless Control & Convenience: Folds into itself with a simple, tool-free process, making it ideal for transport and travel. ●Automatic Electronic Braking (刹车): The Journey Air Elite’s advanced braking system engages automatically when the joystick is released, ensuring a safe and controlled stop. ●Ready to Use Right Out of the Box: Arrives fully ready-to-go, offering dependable performance across various indoor and outdoor surfaces. Shipping When you place an order, it is shipped within 2 business days. Standard ground delivery takes 4 — 9 business days after shipment. Presently, we are able to fulfill orders only in the US. Returns We offer free exchanges if you’d prefer a different item. If you choose to return your purchase, you’ll be responsible for the return shipping fee. Contact us at 800-958-8324 within 21 days to facilitate exchanges or returns. Warranty (保修) Journey Health & Lifestyle guarantees the frame, mechanical, and electrical components including the motor to be free from problems in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the original purchase date. The originally supplied battery, tires, fabric seat, seat back, and seat cushion are all warrantied to be free from faults in materials and workmanship for a period of 6 months from the original purchase date. 21. What is a characteristic of the Journey Air Elite? A. It requires tools for folding. B. It has an automatic braking system. C. It weighs 26 pounds in total. D. It needs to be set up before first use. 22. What can be learned about after-sales service of the chair? A. The company pays for all return shipping. B. Customers can get their money back at will. C. Free lifetime technical updates are provided. D. The battery has a shorter warranty than the frame. 23. Where is the text most probably taken from? A. A school poster. B. A science report. C. A course guide. D. A health magazine. B On July 28, I retired from my position. After teaching for many years, I looked forward to kayaking (划独木舟) with my grandsons, seeing friends and traveling for leisure with my husband. But my body had other plans for me. A broken spine (脊椎) in my back took me down a path that upended my plans. I have long had back pain. However, I pushed through the pain to do my work, which worsened my condition. Doctors urged an operation when increased disability meant I could not sit, stand or walk for a long time. But I wanted to see whether physical therapy (治疗) could create an easier option. Indeed, hard work with a great physical therapist has let me improve my mobility, sitting and standing. But X-rays told a different story. My spine was unstable and bending. After careful consideration and a second opinion from another professional, I agreed to surgery yet in the near term. Needless to say, the past months have been tough and the way ahead will be even tougher. Kayaking with my grandsons in the peacefulness of the lake is all out of reach, for now. When I met my physical therapist for the first time, I was a mess. He listened to me outline my history with tears and then calmly said, “You have to make friends with your body.” I have repeated that line to myself daily and worked to embrace my body. I have focused on gratitude. I’m grateful that I do not have a fatal disease. I’m grateful that the body I have remains alert to the world, loved by family and friends. I’m grateful that I am still myself. I don’t know exactly how the future will play out. The surgeon assures me that I should be able to get in my kayak by summer. But I may have to make friends with a different body, one that is mine regardless of the shape. 24. Why did the author’s condition become worse? A. She disliked physical therapy. B. She hurt her back when kayaking. C. She still worked despite back pain. D. She was unwilling to have an operation. 25. What can we learn about the author from paragraph 3? A. She forgot to kayak with her grandsons. B. She decided to accept an operation right away. C. She completely recovered after physical therapy. D. She asked another doctor for advice on the operation. 26. What changed the author’s attitude towards her body? A. Her wish to enjoy retirement life. B. Her physical therapist’s advice. C. Her worsening physical condition. D. Her love for her family and friends. 27. Which of the following is the most suitable title for the text? A. Learning to accept my body B. Enjoying my retirement life C. Fighting against my back pain D. Being grateful for what I have C Economist Diane Coyle has spent her career carefully studying how we measure economic progress, often highlighting the shortcomings of traditional methods. In her latest book, The Measure of Progress, Counting What Really Matters, Coyle shared many insights. One of them is about the value of time. The average Australian lifespan is about 30,000 days, and few people wish to waste these precious moments. Coyle notes that the washing machine was overlooked as an invention because many of those who benefited from it were “housewives”, for whom the benefit was more about saving time than money. She also points out that comparisons of well-being across countries often focus solely on income, neglecting to consider leisure time. One study estimates that although Western Europeans have lower incomes than people in the US, the gap in living standards narrows considerably when leisure hours are included in the calculation. But new technologies can sometimes impose a personal “time tax”, such as when supermarkets replace staffed checkouts with self-scanning systems or when companies replace helplines with chatbots. According to Coyle, a time-use accounting framework would provide insights into both production and consumption. The newly established well-being framework of the Australian Bureau of Statistics(ABS, 统计局), named Measuring What Matters(MWM), aims to measure social growth and influence policy by reporting on 50 well-being indicators within five themes: healthy, secure, sustainable, united and prosperous(繁荣的). “This framework can help people seek more well-being,” Coyle said. “Occupational classifications have not kept pace with current changes in the labor market as AI and other digital tools become more widespread. Reliable national statistics are a vital yet often overlooked aspect of modern society. Few people pay attention to how they are designed, and even fewer want to read about how they might be improved,” Coyle argued. “And statistics are not just numbers on a page but a window through which we see progress itself-a crucial tool for building a well-being society.” 28. Why does the author mention the washing machine? A. To praise the revolutionary invention for women. B. To compare its impact with that of modern AI. C. To show how technology helps families save money. D. To illustrate a historically undervalued time-saving benefit. 29. What does the underlined word “impose” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Force. B. Remove. C. Calculate. D. Introduce. 30. What is the primary purpose of the “MWM” framework? A. To replace outdated economic indicators like GDP. B. To offer a comprehensive view of societal progress. C. To help companies collect more accurate data. D. To track the rapid development of the digital economy. 31. Which of the following would Coyle agree with? A. Statistics are always meaningless numbers. B. Statistics are key for a society’s well-being but often ignored. C. Labor market changes don’t affect occupational classifications. D. People pay great attention to statistical design and updates. D When we think about what makes humans unique, a good sense of humor is often high on the list. Laughter and playful teasing seem like traits only we possess. However, recent research suggests that animals — particularly great apes — may also engage in behavior that resembles humor. A study led by primatologist (灵长类动物学家) Isabelle Laumer at the Max Planck Institute reveals fascinating insights. “We documented young apes deliberately sneaking up to hit adults, then waiting expectantly for a reaction,” Laumer explains. “This isn’t random play — it meets all the criteria of intentional teasing.” Over 75 hours of video recordings showed this behavior mirrors how human children joke: repetitive, surprising, and aimed at seeking responses. The researchers noted that the apes even paused to watch for the adult’s reaction, much like a child waiting to see if their joke landed. But humor in animals may not be limited to apes. Dog owners often notice their pets making breathy, snorting sounds during play, which some scientists interpret as laughter. In a 2025 study, researchers found that playing these sounds to shelter dogs reduced their stress levels. Similarly, dolphins emit joyful sounds during play-fighting, elephants trumpet excitedly when playing, and some parrots tease other animals — like confusing dogs with whistles — just for fun. Why might animals exhibit humor? In humans, laughter strengthens social connections and eases tension. Scientists argue that playful teasing in apes or “laughter” in dogs could serve a similar purpose — breaking the ice and reinforcing relationships. Some researchers believe these behaviors may have evolved (进化) to help animals manage complex social ranks or reduce conflict. However, Laumer cautions that more research is needed to confirm this theory, as observing humor in animals remains challenging. While we may never know if animals understand punchlines, their behaviors hint at humor’s deep evolutionary roots. As Laumer reflects: “The line between human and animal laughter isn’t as sharp as we thought.” 32. What did Laumer’s study find about young apes? A. They enjoy teasing others. B. They often fight in groups. C. They seek adult protection. D. They learn from human kids. 33. What does the underlined word “trumpet” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Wag. B. Smile. C. Nod. D. Shout. 34. Why might animals show humor? A. To improve social status. B. To strengthen social bonds. C. To win in complex conflicts. D. To get much more pleasure. 35. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Animal Social Behaviors B. Do Animals Copy Our Laughs? C. Animals Play Tricks Too D. Why Animals Understand Humor? 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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How to Make Eye Contact Making eye contact can be tricky, especially if you are shy, or nervous. But good eye-contact is important for building trust and engaging an audience. ____36____ Turning your shoulders and head to face the other person’s eyes. Opening up your body to the other person helps to tell him you are listening, engaged, and ready to communicate. ____37____ Position yourself a few feet away from the other person’s face, which ensures a respectful distance while still maintaining a sense of closeness. Choosing a focal point near the eyes. Most commonly, this is one of the other person’s eyes. But if you do feel uncomfortable, you can also avoid their eyes in a wise way. ____38____ You can also choose to look under or above the eyes, or at a certain point around the ear. Bear in mind that maintaining eye contact with the help of an appropriate focal point is an effective way to show sincerity. ____39____ Think of how you would look at a painting or great view — you are not focusing intently on them, but instead looking at them gently. So, relax your gaze (注视) by breathing slowly as you make gentle eye-contact and nodding occasionally while you listen. Breaking eye contact briefly every 5-15 seconds. ____40____ While you don’t need to count the seconds, you should look away every once in a while to keep the conversation light and easy, but only for a few seconds. Some casual ways to do so include: laughing, nodding, and acknowledging the other person; looking at the sky; looking off to the side briefly, as if remembering something or running your hands through your hair. A. Making gentle eye-contact. B. Looking between their eyes is a good choice. C. It also makes eye contact more natural to maintain. D. Below are the reasons why you should make eye contact. E. Avoiding hesitant eye contact in a formal and important meeting. F. Too much eye-contact can be as uncomfortable as none at all. G. All it takes is a little practice to confidently hold someone’s gaze. 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和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 During my childhood, I had survived many incidents, most related to riding my bike. I ____41____ a bike on my 9th birthday from my parents, and I loved it. My older sister also had one, and we would ride almost daily. One day, our cousin paid us a visit. We took out our bikes, and since we only had two, we took turns riding them. Soon we got bored and decided to seek something more ____42____. My sister suggested playing red and green light, and we all agreed. She played as the light, while my cousin and I as ____43____. After a couple of rounds, my sister instructed us to ____44____ each other for the last round. She said “green light”, and we ____45____ full speed towards each other. Somehow, our bikes ran into each other, and we crashed. I ____46____ and landed face-first, with my knees and arms bleeding and my ___47___ sprained. The pain was ____48____, and I screamed and cried. My dad heard my cries and ran to me. He ____49____ me inside, and my mom came downstairs to see me in a state of suffering. She ____50____ my severe wounds with the aid kit, especially my ankle, and the mention of my favorite General Tso’s chicken ____51____ me and eased my pain. It was clear that my sister was to blame for the accident — her ____52____ in the game had led to the crash. She approached, casting me a(n) ____53____ look and asking for forgiveness, and I forgave her but let her know that tricks weren’t allowed anymore. From that day on, we agreed to let the ____54____ of that incident fade into the past, learning from the lessons it had taught us and the strength it had ____55____ the fabric of our relationship. 41. A. purchased B. earned C. received D. hired 42. A. engaging B. entertaining C. ambitious D. ideal 43. A. bikes B. cars C. planes D. policemen 44. A. persuade B. follow C. accompany D. face 45. A. cycled B. marched C. wandered D. proceeded 46. A. flew off B. fell off C. switched off D. got off 47. A. wrist B. ankle C. shoulder D. knee 48. A. uneasy B. untouchable C. unbearable D. unavoidable 49. A. dragged B. carried C. pushed D. walked 50. A. questioned B. worried C. examined D. treated 51. A. comforted B. amused C. inspired D. motivated 52. A. competence B. innovation C. function D. leadership 53. A. encouraging B. indifferent C. regretful D. pessimistic 54. A. shadows B. memories C. conflicts D. settings 55. A. run into B. broken into C. turned into D. integrated into 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。 Black Myth (神话): Wukong is an action and role-playing game set in Chinese mythology. Within 10 hours of its official release ___56___ (global), it had over two million players at home and abroad. The unexpected success of the game, developed ___57___ a private Chinese company, has allowed people to appreciate genuine Chinese ___58___ (tradition) culture. Wukong ___59___ Monkey King, is an iconic (标志性) figure from Journey to the West, a Chinese classic novel ___60___ (date) back about 500 years. Feng Ji, the game’s producer, said that the game would attract gamers to the Chinese god-evil story. Games combining iconic cultural elements may ___61___ (regard) as a form of cultural exchange. Indeed, enjoying the game could be a journey to experience the beauty of Chinese culture — ___62___ (it) music, landscapes, architecture, clothes, or even folk tales. “___63___ we can do is give people a closer look through the game,” said the game’s art ___64___ (direct), Yang Qi, “And China will always welcome the travelers worldwide who want ____65____(explore) and learn more about Chinese culture.” 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，上周你参与了所在社团的标志设计比赛。请你给美国友人Chris写信分享这次经历，内容包括： 1.你设计的作品； 2.你的感想。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Dear Chris, __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节(满分25分) 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。 I was cycling in rural Turkey — I couldn’t tell you where. My plan that day was to ride until I reached a village with somewhere I could stay. If that didn’t work out, I needed to get to the next town before sunset since that was the only spot I could really count on for a bed. Out there, finding anywhere to stay wasn’t exactly easy. I was cycling quickly downhill, probably too fast for a gravel (碎石) road. I was riding around a blind corner when a car came screaming around the bend. As soon as I saw it, it was in front of me. The next thing I remember is lying in the middle of the road with the cylinder of my bike handle stuck in my leg, blood everywhere. A week before that I had met Bryan, a bike tourist who’d ridden through more than 40 countries and settled in Turkey. I had his number because, like countless bike tourists before me, he’d let me stay the night in his small apartment in Antalya. After I was discharged from hospital — a rural Turkish hospital in a town I didn’t even know the name of — I sat outside in a wheelchair, not knowing the exact state of my injury. I thought about calling everyone besides Bryan — Dad, Mum, best friend — but none of them could help. The only local number in my phone was Bryan’s. I don’t remember much about the phone call. I know it wasn’t a simple request to stay a few more nights. I essentially asked Bryan to be my carer for an indefinite period. I didn’t know anyone else in Turkey and couldn’t walk. What I do remember is that the call was easy. There was no negotiation, just a welcoming: “Sure thing.” 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 When Bryan arrived, he greeted me like a friend, not a traveller with a sorry story. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Eventually my family organised a flight home from Antalya. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $听力考试正式开始。This draw is overflowing again. I can't even close IT. We really should put things where the balloon after cooking. Maybe we can sort out the bottles . and plates. sure. This draw is overflowing again. I can't even close IT. We really should put things where the balloon after cooking. Maybe we can sort out the bottles and plates. sure. Listen to the next question. Hello, this is the language learning center. What can I do for you? I'd like to learn basic russian. Do you have some proper lessons for beginners? Yeah, we have won every sunday at two. P. M. great. Hello, this is the language learning center. What can I do for you? I'd like to learn basic russian. Do you have some proper lessons for beginners? Yeah, we have won every sunday at two P. M. great. Listen to the next. Excuse me, sir, these changing rooms are for people who attend tennis lessons. If you don't have lessons now, please use the main changing room over there. Okay, but how can I apply for a tennis schools? Excuse me, sir, these changing rooms are for people who attend tennis lessons. If you don't have lessons now, please use the main changing room over there. Okay, but how can I apply for tennis schools? Listen to the next question. I'm really sorry I shouldn't have made that kind of comment about you. I feel . terrible about IT. It's all right. We all make mistakes. Let's just move past this. Listen to the next question. We should go straight ahead. The store assistance sold me this map and he said, is the latest one? no? The waiter at that restaurant told me to take the small path on the left. It's the shortest way to sweet water town. We should go straight ahead. The store assistant sold me this map and he said it's the latest one. No, the waiter at that restaurant told me to take the small path on the left. It's the shortest st. Way to sweet water town. Listen to the next . question. I've decided that focused work requires focused rest, and I work too hard to have focused rest periods after work. interesting. Do you think I should try this too? Let me test IT first. For now, I spend at least an hour after work on quiet time. That sounds great. I really scheduled my late meets, so now organized the next day in the afternoon. Good idea. Since you spend most days writing and replying to emails, scheduled rest could help you too. I've decided that focused work requires focused rest, and I work too hard to have focused rest periods after work. interesting. Do you think I should try this too? Let me test IT first. For now, I spend at least an hour after work on quiet time. That sounds great. I really scheduled my late meeting, so now organize the next day in the afternoon. Good idea. Since you spend most days writing and replying to emails, scheduled rest could help you too. Listen to the next question. How are you feeling about the volleyball next week? Your teams done brilliantly to get into the final? Yeah, everyone's pretty convinced will be bringing home the winners cup. So we'll be loads more fans at the game then we're used to. So will there be any chAllenges? Well, the team were playing against is a bit of an unknown quantity. We don't really know what they're capable love. I mean, if they happen to be on top form as they were earlier in the tournament, we may struggle. How are you feeling about the volleyball next week? Your teams done brilliantly to get into the final? Yeah, everyone's pretty convinced will be bringing home the winners cup. So there will be loads more fans at the game than we're used to. So will there be any chAllenges? Well, the team were playing against is a bit of an unknown quantity. We don't really know what they're capable love. I mean, if they happen to be on top form as they were earlier in the tournament, we may struggle. Listen to the next question. Guess what? I've decided to look for a part time job. why? I thought you were focusing on your studies this term. I really need some work experience, but my parents think that might affect my grades. So you want to find a job anyway? Yeah, maybe in a cafe. It's been on my mind for a while. That's definitely a bad idea. A part time job will totally pull you away from your studies. I'll graduate next year and need to build my resume. Resume building can wait till summer studies your top priority now. Guess what? I've decided to look for a part time job. Why I thought you were focusing on your studies this term. I really need some work experience, but my parents think that might affect my grades. So you want to find a job anyway? Yeah, maybe in a cafe. It's been on my mind for a while. That's . definitely a bad idea. A part time job will totally pull you away from your studies. I'll graduate next year and need to build my resume. Resume building can wait till summer studies, your top priority now. Listen to the next question. Wow, IT is really impressive. I can't believe we finally made IT here. I know, right? We've been planning to come to the city library since spring, and now autumn is just around to the corner. The reading area on the second floor is so comfortable. I could stay there all . day indefinitely. I'm really glad a book club recommended . this place. true. The digital reading section on the third floor is fantastic. It's easy to look at old magazines and newspapers there. Remember last time we went to the western library, we waited on the first floor for half an hour before we got the old print magazine. We were looking for me too. And the glasses walls of the building let in so much natural light. Well, it's still early and the weather is lovely. Shall we walk to the riverside park from here? Sounds perfect. Let's take the path. Oh, I left my bag at the reception desk in the library hall. I have to go back . and get its wow. IT is really impressive. I can't believe we finally made IT here. I know right. We've been planning to come to the city library since spring, and now autumn is just rounds the corner. The reading area on the second floor is so comfortable. I could stay there all day. definitely. I'm really glad a book club recommended . this place. True, the digital reading section on the third floor is fantastic. It's easy to look up old magazines and newspapers there. Remember last time we went to the western library, we waited on the first floor for a half an hour before we got the old print magazine. We were looking for me too. And the glass walls of the building let in so much natural light. Well, it's still early and the weather is lovely. Shall we walk to the riverside park from here? Sounds perfect. Let's take the path. Oh, I left my bag at the reception desk in the library hall. I have to go back and get its. Listen to the next question. The water clock was an ancient clock. IT could be used on cloudy days at night and indoors. Such clock were probably first used in egypt in two thousand bc. They were also used for many years in arabia, india, china and olive europe. The simplest water clock needed two parts, a small bowl and a large bowl. The small bowl had a tiny hole in the bottom. The large bowl was divided into equal parts and marked by lines. Water was poured into the small ball, and IT fell slowly down into the large bowl, and tiny drops, usually IT, took an hour for the water to rise from one line to the next. In the large bowl. A beautiful water clock was made in persia over a thousand years ago. IT was given as a present to the emperor of france. This water clock could be heard as well as seen. IT contained twelve doors, each representing an hour. Every hour a door opened, and the super number of metal balls dropped into a tiny brass plate to strike the hour. At twelve o o'clock, twelve tiny horseman came out to shut all the doors. This was probably one of the first striking clocks. The water clock was an ancient clock. IT could be used on cloudy days at night and indoors. Such clocks were probably first used in egypt in two thousand bc. They were also used for many years in arabia, india, china and all of europe. The simplest st water clock needed two parts, a small bowl and a large bowl. The small bowl had a tiny hole in the bottom. The large ball was divided into equal parts and marked by lines. Water was poured into the small bowl, and IT fell slowly down into the large bowl in tiny drops. Usually, IT took an hour for the water to rise from one line to the next. In the large bowl, a beautiful water clock was made in over a thousand years ago. I was given as a present to the emperor of france this water clock could be heard as well as seen. IT contained twelve doors, each representing an hour. Every hour a door opened and the proper number of metal balls dropped into a tiny brass plate to strike the hour at twelve o o'clock, twelve tiny horseman came out to shut all the doors. This was probably one of the first striking clock. 听力部分到此结束。