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江苏省南京市七校联合体2025—2026学年第二学期期中调研测试 高二英语 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. What is the man doing? A. Holding a meeting. B. Making copies. C. Finishing a report. 2. Who is the man probably? A. Cindy's teacher. B. Cindy's father. C. Cindy's grandfather. 3. When will the woman see Dr. Johnson? A. At 8:30. B. At 9:00. C. At 9:30. 4. Why is Maria calling the man? A. To borrow a book. B. To extend an invitation. C. To cancel an appointment. 5. What is the man's daughter like? A. She is outgoing. B. She is quiet. C. She is shy. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a ticket office. B. At a bookstore. C. In an information center. 7. What is the man probably going to do? A. Visit an island. B. Tour the city. C. Buy a booklet. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. How does the woman feel? A. Surprised. B. Anxious. C. Curious. 9. What does the man promise to do? A. Send out invitations. B. Make a meal plan. C. Shop on Saturday. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Manager and secretary. B. Receptionist and visitor. C. Seller and buyer. 11. Why does the man probably come to this office? A. To invite the woman for lunch. B. To meet his investors. C. To negotiate prices. 12. What does the man mainly want Ms. Johnson to do? A. Call him later. B. Meet with him tomorrow. C. Invite him to her presentation. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. How many languages has Dr. Green's new book been translated into? A. 5. B. 13. C. 30. 14. What is the main idea Dr. Green tries to express in the talk? A. Quality matters more than speed. B. Friendship should be developed slowly. C. The British support the Slow Movement. 15. Where did the Slow Food Movement begin? A. In France. B. In Italy. C. In Germany. 16. What did the study in Britain find out? A. More children have online friends. B. Children prefer virtual friendships. C. More kids lack best friends. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. His path from a hobby to a profession. B. His advancement of gardening methods. C. His expectation of gardeners. 18. How did the speaker become a gardener in demand? A. By teaching in workshops. B. By starting a business. C. By word of mouth. 19. What challenge did the speaker face? A. The imbalance between rewards and labor. B. Low-price competition from other gardeners. C. Difficulty in maintaining plant health. 20. What is included in the speaker's future plans for his career? A. Expanding his business. B. Exploring new plant species. C. Visiting many famous gardeners. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Astronomy is a subject that integrates various fields, from physics and mathematics to chemistry and biology. By studying the universe, students gain a comprehensive view of science and see how different fields interconnect. This promotes a deeper understanding of the world around them. That’s where Space Science Learning Club (SSLC) steps in. SSLC is an after-school astronomy club for school students. At SSLC, we are passionate about inspiring the next generation of space explorers. Our goal is to help children unlock their potential with astronomy and space science, no matter their age or background. Led by Learning Coach Vinod Kumar, a NASA certified trainer, our sessions are tailored to each student’s individual needs, providing them with the knowledge and skills to awaken their minds. Come and join us on a journey to the stars. Program Schedule: Week 1 Naked Eye: Astronomy Night Sky Watch Week 2 Ancient Astronomy: Tools of Ancient Astronomers Week 3 Hands-on Astronomy: Create Observation Tools by Yourself! Week 4 Introduction to Stars: Make Your Own Star Chart Week 5 Digital Astronomy Introduction ·Each class will be for a period of 3 hours after school hours. 1 class every week. ·Classes are 60% application and 40% theory. ·Classes focus on both activity-based and play-driven learning. Program Highlights: ·On-site interaction with astronomers ·FREE access to web-based learning ·10+ hours of classroom training ·On-call coaching assistance for assignments ·Worksheets for every class ·One star observing session through telescope FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL US AT 9360841234 1. What is the aim of the Space Science Learning Club? A. To train future astronomers. B. To meet children’s needs for astronomy. C. To awaken student’s potential. D. To provide basic astronomy knowledge. 2. What can children do after joining the program? A. Observe the starry sky. B. Study rules of space exploration. C. Develop space equipment. D. Receive professional space training. 3. Which of the following is a highlight of SSLC? A. Timely professional guidance. B. Free offline study resources for children. C. A telescope for each member. D. In-person communication with astronauts. B Jules Verne is widely regarded as one of the fathers of science fiction. His ‌“Extraordinary Voyages” series transport readers on grand adventures to the far reaches of Earth and beyond. But Verne did more than just tell entertaining stories — he also predicted over 100 modern-day inventions and technologies in his writings. In the 1889 short story In the Year 2889, Verne painted a picture of a highly networked world with global multimedia communications. He described the ‌“phonotelephone” which sent sound and images over great distances. The main character, Fritz Napoleon Smith, is able to easily communicate via this technology with his wife on another continent. ‌“Mr. Smith was able distinctly to see his wife despite the distance that separated him from her... Mrs. Smith immediately appeared on the telephotic screen, with her features smiling and her eyes moist with tears.” Verne’s technically-grounded adventure tales represented a new approach to imagining the future through fiction. Unlike other writers of his day who penned more fanciful or supernatural stories, Verne aimed for realism in his futuristic visions, always basing them on cutting-edge science and his own extensive research. This laid the foundation for the ‌“hard science fiction” of the 20th century and beyond. Verne is often thought of as a technological optimist, a champion of scientific progress and innovation. But his writings also reveal another perspective. Many of his stories feature a brilliant but mad scientist whose inventions ultimately bring more harm than good. Captain Nemo in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea uses his submarine to violently attack ships. For Verne, human nature determined whether technology would be a force for good or a source of destruction. The spirit of adventure in Verne’s timeless stories will live on, continuing to inspire generations to push the boundaries of the possible and create the world of tomorrow. That is perhaps the greatest achievement of the extraordinary voyages of Jules Verne. 4. How did the author illustrate Verne’s writing style? A. By listing figures. B. By quoting a saying. C. By making comparisons. D. By giving an example. 5. What is special about Verne’s writing compared with other writers? A. He preferred supernatural and imaginary ideas. B. He paid more attention to character development. C. He rooted his future visions in science and research. D. He wrote more thrilling stories about mad scientists. 6. What is Verne’s opinion on technology? A. Technology itself decides whether it is good or bad. B. Human nature plays a key role in technology’s use. C. Technology will certainly bring harm to human beings. D. Scientific progress is always the top goal of humans. 7. Which of the following can best describe Jules Verne? A. Creative and realistic. B. Humorous and cautious. C. Stubborn and optimistic. D. Traditional and productive. C As restaurants increasingly embrace technology for placing food orders, a new University of South Florida (USF) study has revealed that digital ordering platforms significantly influence consumer behavior. “While digital ordering can enhance convenience and efficiency, many consumers will choose unhealthier food and spend more,” said Dipayan Biswas, a professor of marketing at the Muma College of Business. “Our research highlights the importance of understanding the influence of digital devices on our decision-making.” Through six studies at restaurants and two in a USF School of Marketing and Innovation lab, Biswas and his graduate students examined the effect of ordering off a digital menu vs. a physical menu. The team reviewed more than 23,000 orders from a variety of restaurants, including an independently owned Mexican cuisine restaurant and a major global dining chain with 1,000 locations across 23 countries. The study revealed 61% of digital orders, including those made for delivery, were unhealthy — more than 3% higher than non-digital orders. The team also found that digital menus have a greater impact on what consumers order for dinner, since they tend to be more exhausted and reliant on technology later in the day. Therefore, digital ordering technologies may have less influence on consumers during breakfast and lunch. “Digital ordering modes encourage a more automatic decision-making process with lower cognitive involvement,” Biswas said. “This is because digital tools encourage people to rely less on their cognitive resources and more on automated processes.” This phenomenon is known as the “Google Effect”. The reduced cognitive involvement in digital contexts can result in more automatic decision-making, leading to more unhealthy food choices. According to Biswas, restaurant managers could use this research to tailor their offerings. “Restaurant managers aiming to promote healthier options may benefit from offering non-digital ordering modes or some may be interested in promoting unhealthy items during dinner hours through digital ordering to drive sales,” Biswas said. 8. Digital ordering has more influence on dinner choices because . A. people are less occupied during daytime B. dinner menus offer more unhealthy options C. digital delivery services are more available at night D. people are more tired and reliant on technology at night 9. What is the "Google Effect" described in the passage? A. More spending via digital tools. B. Less thinking and more automatic choices. C. Greater popularity and fewer choices. D. Higher efficiency through digital ordering. 10. What does Biswas advise restaurant managers to do? A. Make adjustments in their services accordingly. B. Offer non-digital ordering modes to customers. C. Remove all unhealthy items from the digital menu. D. Use digital ordering only during breakfast and lunch. 11. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Digital menus are well-received by consumers. B. Digital ordering is more convenient and efficient. C. Digital ordering impacts consumers' food choices. D. Digital menus help increase sales of unhealthy foods. D The list of potential victims of artificial intelligence is long. It includes every business, all software engineers, privacy and humanity itself. But some of its expected effects are more popular than others. Most people can agree, for example, that AI will be doing workers a great favour if it gets rid of grunt work, the sort of repetitive tasks that take up too much of everyone’s days. Filling out expense claims, copying and pasting things into spreadsheets, trying to resize one of those stupid boxes in PowerPoint—if people were able to leave this grunt work to machines, they could devote more attention to higher-value tasks. Yet there is a case for keeping some of this grunt work. Repetitive tasks are not just mindless busywork. They can be a form of mental training, a way to build focus and discipline. They also provide a sense of small, regular wins that keep spirits high. Moreover, doing grunt work teaches you the nuts and bolts of a job, which make the whole system work smoothly. Skipping these steps can lead to ignorance of how things actually function, leaving you ill-equipped to solve real problems when they arise. Consider a young doctor who skips taking patient histories to focus on high-tech diagnostics. They may miss hidden clues that only emerge from routine questioning. A software engineer who never debugs code by hand will struggle to understand why a program fails. A manager who offloads all administrative work will lose the hands-on insight required for good decisions. Grunt work is not a waste of time; it is an investment in competence. Of course, not all grunt work is worth preserving. AI should eliminate the most soul-crushing, mind-numbing tasks that offer no learning value. But the line between useless busywork and valuable foundational practice is often unclear. The best approach is to use AI as a tool to reduce, not eliminate, grunt work. Let machines handle the worst of it, and keep the rest for humans to learn, grow, and stay grounded in the reality of their work. 12. Which is an example of grunt work? A. Designing a new software. B. Decoding a program failure. C. Reading patient histories. D. Making an innovative PowerPoint. 13. What does the underlined phrase ‌“nuts and bolts” mean in paragraph 2? A. Features. B. Fundamentals. C. Details. D. Routines. 14. Which of the following statements might the author agree with? A. AI should take over all grunt work in the workplace. B. Proper grunt work helps improve basic working abilities. C. Grunt work is meaningless and a waste of time and energy. D. AI can’t really help handle repetitive daily work efficiently. 15. What might be the title of the passage? A. Farewell, grunt work. B. Hello, grunt work. C. In place of grunt work. D. In praise of grunt work. 第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，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 many hours should employees work? The 40-hour workweek remains a standard norm, even if many jobs go beyond the nine-to-five schedule. Actual working hours are not the same as ideal hours, since jobs, incomes and cultural norms differ greatly, and there is no universal answer. ____16____ You might choose to emphasise work-life balance. A recent research paper by Duke University asked workers in three countries what pay cut (or rise) they would accept in order to adjust their workweek. In Germany and Britain, people would be happy to sacrifice some money in return for more leisure time.____17____ ____18____ Experts believe that reducing working hours can benefit everyone if shorter hours help employers too. Studies prove that after a certain hour limit, each extra hour leads to lower output, and too long hours contribute nothing to total production. You might consider things from the perspective of cost. Extending hours of current workers is reasonable as long as they create value. Employees carry fixed costs like benefits, so spreading these costs over longer hours is often more economical than hiring new employees with extra expenses. You might see long hours as a sign of a proper work ethic. ____19____ Many company founders keep high work intensity as their companies grow. Some business leaders even believe very long workweeks support national prosperity. There are other ways to approach this question. You might argue that the best workweek is defined by output, not hours. You might say that this is one for policymakers, or whisper something about AI. ____20____ You're also sending a signal about your own priorities. A. You might focus on productivity. B. You might cut down on the working hours. C. Founders initially take on most of the missions. D. Long hours and late nights are often necessary for startups. E. Americans, in contrast, would like to work longer and get more money. F. However, your opinion on the suitable workweek shows your management style. G. But however you answer, you're not just reflecting your industry and national culture. 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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Growing up in Mauritius, I loved nature. Behind my house stands a mountain named Le Pouce, on which I spent much time ____21____ the forest as a kid. However, my instinct (天性) for exploration ___22___ at the water’s edge. Despite living on an island ____23____ by the Indian Ocean, I was ____24____ by the mere thought of entering the ocean. When I was about 10, this started to change. I learned about the ____25____ climate change posed to island countries and developed an interest in environmental protection. Later, I took National Geographic’s courses, which set me on a path to helping start The Oceanic Project, an organization dedicated to ocean ____26____ and protection. ____27____, I realized humans depend on the ocean and that it was not as dangerous as I had imagined. Determined to ____28____ my fear, I stepped outside my comfort zone and became a(n) ____29____ diver last year. After getting my diving qualification, I helped run a summer camp and led a beach cleanup. I got encouraged by the ____30____ of the cleanup when a parent told me her son ____31____ replacing plastic items with bamboo alternatives after returning home. ____32____ the ship crash that spilled (溢出) over 1,000 metric tons of fuel into our coral reef, I joined thousands of volunteers to ____33____ the spill. Collective action made a difference and revealed the power of working together. Change takes time, but we must protect the ocean every day, not just during crises. Photos on social media are our best tools to shift ____34____. Protecting the ocean is very ____35____ and I’ll keep devoting myself to it. I sincerely hope more people will join me. Only with everyone’s effort can we make the world a wonderful place for human beings. 21. A. extending B. constructing C. protecting D. exploring 22. A. stopped B. stretched C. sustained D. unfolded 23. A. buried B. surrounded C. covered D. represented 24. A. astonished B. fascinated C. scared D. convinced 25. A. obstacle B. threat C. opportunity D. progress 26. A. confidence B. recognition C. appreciation D. awareness 27. A. Gradually B. Initially C. Consequently D. Subsequently 28. A. acknowledge B. ignore C. overcome D. calculate 29. A. experienced B. qualified C. committed D. advanced 30. A. finance B. frequency C. harmony D. influence 31. A. depended on B. reflected on C. insisted on D. concentrated on 32. A. In memory of B. In view of C. In charge of D. In favour of 33. A. release B. contain C. compare D. cause 34. A. manners B. behaviours C. positions D. attitudes 35. A. crucial B. influential C. beneficial D. universal 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。 Dunhuang used to be an important city on the ancient Silk Road, and now it is a famous historical and cultural city of China attracting many tourists from China and abroad. Historians widely acknowledge Dunhuang ____36____ one of the most influential cultural crossroads in human history, ____37____ Eastern and Western civilizations met and exchanged ideas. ____38____ makes Dunhuang remarkable is the Mogao Caves. ____39____ (carve) into a cliff face, this UNESCO site contains over 700 caves filled with splendid Buddhist murals and thousands of sculptures, covering nearly a millennium of artistic creation. Walking into these caves makes you feel transported through time and space, offering an incredible ____40____ (deep) of historical appreciation. The unique artistic style here acts as a bridge, ____41____ (expose) visitors to a rich combination of Chinese, Indian, and Central Asian influences. Beyond the caves, the surrounding desert landscape is breathtaking. The Crescent Lake, peacefully resting between towering sand dunes at Mingsha Mountain, never ____42____ (fail) to surprise travelers. ____43____ (incredible), this spring has survived for centuries without being buried. And visitors today can still witness the ____44____ (harmony) scene of golden dunes and clear water. Whether you are a history lover or an adventurer, this city promises ____45____ unforgettable journey through time and nature. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 （满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Tom计划来中国旅行，想了解一处体现文化多样性的目的地。请给他写一封邮件，内容包括： 1. 推荐地点； 2. 简要介绍特色。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Tom, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 In the dusty attic (阁楼) of my childhood home, hidden in a forgotten corner, sat an old wooden box. Its surface was worn smooth with age, and the metal lock showed signs of rust (铁锈). Drawn to it as a child, I would run my fingers over it, wondering what secrets it might hold. My grandmother always told me it was special, but she never opened it. For years, it remained a mystery, its contents — perhaps faded photographs, delicate jewelry — left to my imagination. Though curiosity burned, I never tried to open it, assuming that it was meant to be unlocked at the right time. As I grew older, life pulled me away. Schoolwork, friendships, and the uncertainty of the future consumed me. By my final year of high school, the box lay buried beneath old blankets and boxes, forgotten. That year was a storm of emotions. My parents often spoke about my future, their voices filled with both hope and expectation. My mother especially wanted me to stay close to home. She spoke of family, of security, of the importance of being near the people who loved me. But I dreamed of something different. I longed for new places, new experiences, a world beyond the familiar streets I had known all my life. The tension built slowly, each conversation turning into a debate, each disagreement growing sharper. She didn’t understand why I wanted to leave, and I couldn’t understand why she wouldn’t support me. The arguments grew more frequent, words spoken in frustration hanging in the air long after they were said. One evening, after another quarrel, I fled to the attic. My hands trembling, I wiped away tears, my gaze landing on the box. Without thinking, I opened it. Inside, letters were neatly piled up. Dozens of them lay before me, some yellowed with time, others more recent, all written in my grandmother’s familiar handwriting. My breath caught in my throat as I picked up the one on top. 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。 The letter described the day my mother left for university. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After reading the letter, I began to understand my mother. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 江苏省南京市七校联合体2025—2026学年第二学期期中调研测试 高二英语 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. What is the man doing? A. Holding a meeting. B. Making copies. C. Finishing a report. 2. Who is the man probably? A. Cindy's teacher. B. Cindy's father. C. Cindy's grandfather. 3. When will the woman see Dr. Johnson? A. At 8:30. B. At 9:00. C. At 9:30. 4. Why is Maria calling the man? A. To borrow a book. B. To extend an invitation. C. To cancel an appointment. 5. What is the man's daughter like? A. She is outgoing. B. She is quiet. C. She is shy. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a ticket office. B. At a bookstore. C. In an information center. 7. What is the man probably going to do? A. Visit an island. B. Tour the city. C. Buy a booklet. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. How does the woman feel? A. Surprised. B. Anxious. C. Curious. 9. What does the man promise to do? A. Send out invitations. B. Make a meal plan. C. Shop on Saturday. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Manager and secretary. B. Receptionist and visitor. C. Seller and buyer. 11. Why does the man probably come to this office? A. To invite the woman for lunch. B. To meet his investors. C. To negotiate prices. 12. What does the man mainly want Ms. Johnson to do? A. Call him later. B. Meet with him tomorrow. C. Invite him to her presentation. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. How many languages has Dr. Green's new book been translated into? A. 5. B. 13. C. 30. 14. What is the main idea Dr. Green tries to express in the talk? A. Quality matters more than speed. B. Friendship should be developed slowly. C. The British support the Slow Movement. 15. Where did the Slow Food Movement begin? A. In France. B. In Italy. C. In Germany. 16. What did the study in Britain find out? A. More children have online friends. B. Children prefer virtual friendships. C. More kids lack best friends. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. His path from a hobby to a profession. B. His advancement of gardening methods. C. His expectation of gardeners. 18. How did the speaker become a gardener in demand? A. By teaching in workshops. B. By starting a business. C. By word of mouth. 19. What challenge did the speaker face? A. The imbalance between rewards and labor. B. Low-price competition from other gardeners. C. Difficulty in maintaining plant health. 20. What is included in the speaker's future plans for his career? A. Expanding his business. B. Exploring new plant species. C. Visiting many famous gardeners. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Astronomy is a subject that integrates various fields, from physics and mathematics to chemistry and biology. By studying the universe, students gain a comprehensive view of science and see how different fields interconnect. This promotes a deeper understanding of the world around them. That’s where Space Science Learning Club (SSLC) steps in. SSLC is an after-school astronomy club for school students. At SSLC, we are passionate about inspiring the next generation of space explorers. Our goal is to help children unlock their potential with astronomy and space science, no matter their age or background. Led by Learning Coach Vinod Kumar, a NASA certified trainer, our sessions are tailored to each student’s individual needs, providing them with the knowledge and skills to awaken their minds. Come and join us on a journey to the stars. Program Schedule: Week 1 Naked Eye: Astronomy Night Sky Watch Week 2 Ancient Astronomy: Tools of Ancient Astronomers Week 3 Hands-on Astronomy: Create Observation Tools by Yourself! Week 4 Introduction to Stars: Make Your Own Star Chart Week 5 Digital Astronomy Introduction ·Each class will be for a period of 3 hours after school hours. 1 class every week. ·Classes are 60% application and 40% theory. ·Classes focus on both activity-based and play-driven learning. Program Highlights: ·On-site interaction with astronomers ·FREE access to web-based learning ·10+ hours of classroom training ·On-call coaching assistance for assignments ·Worksheets for every class ·One star observing session through telescope FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL US AT 9360841234 1. What is the aim of the Space Science Learning Club? A. To train future astronomers. B. To meet children’s needs for astronomy. C. To awaken student’s potential. D. To provide basic astronomy knowledge. 2. What can children do after joining the program? A. Observe the starry sky. B. Study rules of space exploration. C. Develop space equipment. D. Receive professional space training. 3. Which of the following is a highlight of SSLC? A. Timely professional guidance. B. Free offline study resources for children. C. A telescope for each member. D. In-person communication with astronauts. 【答案】1. C 2. A 3. A 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了太空科学学习俱乐部（SSLC）的相关信息。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。 根据第二段“Our goal is to help children unlock their potential with astronomy and space science, no matter their age or background.(我们的目标是帮助孩子们通过天文学和太空科学释放他们的潜力，无论他们的年龄或背景如何)”可知，太空科学学习俱乐部的目标是唤醒学生的潜力。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。 根据Program Schedule部分中“Week 1 Naked Eye: Astronomy Night Sky Watch(第一周 肉眼：天文夜空观测)”以及Program Highlights部分中“One star observing session through telescope(一次通过望远镜观测恒星的课程)”可知，孩子们加入这个项目后可以观测星空。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。 根据Program Highlights部分中“On-call coaching assistance for assignments(作业随叫随到的辅导帮助)”可知，SSLC的亮点之一是及时的专业指导。 B Jules Verne is widely regarded as one of the fathers of science fiction. His ‌“Extraordinary Voyages” series transport readers on grand adventures to the far reaches of Earth and beyond. But Verne did more than just tell entertaining stories — he also predicted over 100 modern-day inventions and technologies in his writings. In the 1889 short story In the Year 2889, Verne painted a picture of a highly networked world with global multimedia communications. He described the ‌“phonotelephone” which sent sound and images over great distances. The main character, Fritz Napoleon Smith, is able to easily communicate via this technology with his wife on another continent. ‌“Mr. Smith was able distinctly to see his wife despite the distance that separated him from her... Mrs. Smith immediately appeared on the telephotic screen, with her features smiling and her eyes moist with tears.” Verne’s technically-grounded adventure tales represented a new approach to imagining the future through fiction. Unlike other writers of his day who penned more fanciful or supernatural stories, Verne aimed for realism in his futuristic visions, always basing them on cutting-edge science and his own extensive research. This laid the foundation for the ‌“hard science fiction” of the 20th century and beyond. Verne is often thought of as a technological optimist, a champion of scientific progress and innovation. But his writings also reveal another perspective. Many of his stories feature a brilliant but mad scientist whose inventions ultimately bring more harm than good. Captain Nemo in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea uses his submarine to violently attack ships. For Verne, human nature determined whether technology would be a force for good or a source of destruction. The spirit of adventure in Verne’s timeless stories will live on, continuing to inspire generations to push the boundaries of the possible and create the world of tomorrow. That is perhaps the greatest achievement of the extraordinary voyages of Jules Verne. 4. How did the author illustrate Verne’s writing style? A. By listing figures. B. By quoting a saying. C. By making comparisons. D. By giving an example. 5. What is special about Verne’s writing compared with other writers? A. He preferred supernatural and imaginary ideas. B. He paid more attention to character development. C. He rooted his future visions in science and research. D. He wrote more thrilling stories about mad scientists. 6. What is Verne’s opinion on technology? A. Technology itself decides whether it is good or bad. B. Human nature plays a key role in technology’s use. C. Technology will certainly bring harm to human beings. D. Scientific progress is always the top goal of humans. 7. Which of the following can best describe Jules Verne? A. Creative and realistic. B. Humorous and cautious. C. Stubborn and optimistic. D. Traditional and productive. 【答案】4. D 5. C 6. B 7. A 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了科幻小说之父Jules Verne的写作风格、作品特点、对科技的看法以及他的个人特质。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“In the 1889 short story In the Year 2889, Verne painted a picture of a highly networked world with global multimedia communications. He described the “phonotelephone” which sent sound and images over great distances. The main character, Fritz Napoleon Smith, is able to easily communicate via this technology with his wife on another continent.(在1889年的短篇小说《2889年》中，凡尔纳描绘了一个高度联网、拥有全球多媒体通信的世界。他描述了“声电电话”，这种设备可以远距离传送声音和图像。主人公弗里茨·拿破仑·史密斯能够通过这项技术与他在另一个大陆的妻子轻松交流)”和第四段中“Verne’s technically-grounded adventure tales represented a new approach to imagining the future through fiction.(凡尔纳以技术为基础的冒险故事代表了一种通过小说想象未来的新方法)”可知，作者通过举例凡尔纳的短篇小说《2889年》来说明他的写作风格。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Unlike other writers of his day who penned more fanciful or supernatural stories, Verne aimed for realism in his futuristic visions, always basing them on cutting-edge science and his own extensive research.(与他那个时代其他写更富幻想或超自然故事的作家不同，凡尔纳的目标是在他的未来愿景中追求现实主义，总是把它们建立在尖端科学和他自己广泛的研究基础上)”可知，与其他作家相比，凡尔纳的写作的特别之处在于他将未来的愿景建立在科学和研究的基础上。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“For Verne, human nature determined whether technology would be a force for good or a source of destruction.(对凡尔纳来说，人性决定了技术是成为一种向善的力量还是成为破坏的根源)”可知，凡尔纳认为人性在技术的使用中起着关键作用。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“His “Extraordinary Voyages” series transport readers on grand adventures to the far reaches of Earth and beyond. But Verne did more than just tell entertaining stories — he also predicted over 100 modern-day inventions and technologies in his writings.(他的《非凡之旅》系列将读者带到地球的遥远角落乃至更远的地方进行宏大的冒险。但凡尔纳所做的不仅仅是讲述有趣的故事——他还在自己的作品中预测了100多种现代发明和技术)”以及第四段“Unlike other writers of his day who penned more fanciful or supernatural stories, Verne aimed for realism in his futuristic visions, always basing them on cutting-edge science and his own extensive research.(与他那个时代其他写更富幻想或超自然故事的作家不同，凡尔纳的目标是在他的未来愿景中追求现实主义，总是把它们建立在尖端科学和他自己广泛的研究基础上)”可知，凡尔纳既富有创造力又追求现实主义。 C As restaurants increasingly embrace technology for placing food orders, a new University of South Florida (USF) study has revealed that digital ordering platforms significantly influence consumer behavior. “While digital ordering can enhance convenience and efficiency, many consumers will choose unhealthier food and spend more,” said Dipayan Biswas, a professor of marketing at the Muma College of Business. “Our research highlights the importance of understanding the influence of digital devices on our decision-making.” Through six studies at restaurants and two in a USF School of Marketing and Innovation lab, Biswas and his graduate students examined the effect of ordering off a digital menu vs. a physical menu. The team reviewed more than 23,000 orders from a variety of restaurants, including an independently owned Mexican cuisine restaurant and a major global dining chain with 1,000 locations across 23 countries. The study revealed 61% of digital orders, including those made for delivery, were unhealthy — more than 3% higher than non-digital orders. The team also found that digital menus have a greater impact on what consumers order for dinner, since they tend to be more exhausted and reliant on technology later in the day. Therefore, digital ordering technologies may have less influence on consumers during breakfast and lunch. “Digital ordering modes encourage a more automatic decision-making process with lower cognitive involvement,” Biswas said. “This is because digital tools encourage people to rely less on their cognitive resources and more on automated processes.” This phenomenon is known as the “Google Effect”. The reduced cognitive involvement in digital contexts can result in more automatic decision-making, leading to more unhealthy food choices. According to Biswas, restaurant managers could use this research to tailor their offerings. “Restaurant managers aiming to promote healthier options may benefit from offering non-digital ordering modes or some may be interested in promoting unhealthy items during dinner hours through digital ordering to drive sales,” Biswas said. 8. Digital ordering has more influence on dinner choices because . A. people are less occupied during daytime B. dinner menus offer more unhealthy options C. digital delivery services are more available at night D. people are more tired and reliant on technology at night 9. What is the "Google Effect" described in the passage? A. More spending via digital tools. B. Less thinking and more automatic choices. C. Greater popularity and fewer choices. D. Higher efficiency through digital ordering. 10. What does Biswas advise restaurant managers to do? A. Make adjustments in their services accordingly. B. Offer non-digital ordering modes to customers. C. Remove all unhealthy items from the digital menu. D. Use digital ordering only during breakfast and lunch. 11. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Digital menus are well-received by consumers. B. Digital ordering is more convenient and efficient. C. Digital ordering impacts consumers' food choices. D. Digital menus help increase sales of unhealthy foods. 【答案】8. D 9. B 10. A 11. C 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了数字点餐平台对消费者食物选择的影响及相关研究。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。 根据第四段“The team also found that digital menus have a greater impact on what consumers order for dinner, since they tend to be more exhausted and reliant on technology later in the day.(研究小组还发现，数字菜单对消费者晚餐点餐的影响更大，因为他们在一天晚些时候往往更疲惫，更依赖技术)”可知，数字点餐对晚餐选择影响更大是因为人们在晚上更累，更依赖技术。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。 根据第五段““Digital ordering modes encourage a more automatic decision-making process with lower cognitive involvement,” Biswas said. “This is because digital tools encourage people to rely less on their cognitive resources and more on automated processes.” This phenomenon is known as the “Google Effect”.（Biswas说：“数字点餐模式鼓励更自动化的决策过程，认知参与度更低。这是因为数字工具鼓励人们减少对认知资源的依赖，更多地依赖自动化过程。”这种现象被称为“谷歌效应”)”可知，“谷歌效应”指的是减少思考，更多自动选择。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。 根据最后一段“According to Biswas, restaurant managers could use this research to tailor their offerings.(根据Biswas的说法，餐厅经理可以利用这项研究来调整他们的服务)”可知，Biswas建议餐厅经理相应地调整他们的服务。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。 根据第一段“As restaurants increasingly embrace technology for placing food orders, a new University of South Florida (USF) study has revealed that digital ordering platforms significantly influence consumer behavior.(随着餐馆越来越多地采用技术来点餐，南佛罗里达大学（USF）的一项新研究表明，数字点餐平台显著影响消费者行为)”以及下文对数字点餐对消费者食物选择影响的具体说明可知，本文主要介绍了数字点餐对消费者食物选择的影响。 D The list of potential victims of artificial intelligence is long. It includes every business, all software engineers, privacy and humanity itself. But some of its expected effects are more popular than others. Most people can agree, for example, that AI will be doing workers a great favour if it gets rid of grunt work, the sort of repetitive tasks that take up too much of everyone’s days. Filling out expense claims, copying and pasting things into spreadsheets, trying to resize one of those stupid boxes in PowerPoint—if people were able to leave this grunt work to machines, they could devote more attention to higher-value tasks. Yet there is a case for keeping some of this grunt work. Repetitive tasks are not just mindless busywork. They can be a form of mental training, a way to build focus and discipline. They also provide a sense of small, regular wins that keep spirits high. Moreover, doing grunt work teaches you the nuts and bolts of a job, which make the whole system work smoothly. Skipping these steps can lead to ignorance of how things actually function, leaving you ill-equipped to solve real problems when they arise. Consider a young doctor who skips taking patient histories to focus on high-tech diagnostics. They may miss hidden clues that only emerge from routine questioning. A software engineer who never debugs code by hand will struggle to understand why a program fails. A manager who offloads all administrative work will lose the hands-on insight required for good decisions. Grunt work is not a waste of time; it is an investment in competence. Of course, not all grunt work is worth preserving. AI should eliminate the most soul-crushing, mind-numbing tasks that offer no learning value. But the line between useless busywork and valuable foundational practice is often unclear. The best approach is to use AI as a tool to reduce, not eliminate, grunt work. Let machines handle the worst of it, and keep the rest for humans to learn, grow, and stay grounded in the reality of their work. 12. Which is an example of grunt work? A. Designing a new software. B. Decoding a program failure. C. Reading patient histories. D. Making an innovative PowerPoint. 13. What does the underlined phrase ‌“nuts and bolts” mean in paragraph 2? A. Features. B. Fundamentals. C. Details. D. Routines. 14. Which of the following statements might the author agree with? A. AI should take over all grunt work in the workplace. B. Proper grunt work helps improve basic working abilities. C. Grunt work is meaningless and a waste of time and energy. D. AI can’t really help handle repetitive daily work efficiently. 15. What might be the title of the passage? A. Farewell, grunt work. B. Hello, grunt work. C. In place of grunt work. D. In praise of grunt work. 【答案】12. C 13. B 14. B 15. D 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讨论了人工智能对重复性工作(grunt work)的影响，指出尽管AI可以承担部分这类工作，但适当的重复性工作对提升个人能力和理解工作本质有重要作用。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“Filling out expense claims, copying and pasting things into spreadsheets, trying to resize one of those stupid boxes in PowerPoint—if people were able to leave this grunt work to machines, they could devote more attention to higher-value tasks.(填写费用报销单、将内容复制粘贴到电子表格中、尝试调整PowerPoint中那些愚蠢的方框的大小——如果人们能把这些重复性工作交给机器处理，他们就可以把更多的注意力放在更有价值的任务上)”以及第三段中“Consider a young doctor who skips taking patient histories to focus on high-tech diagnostics.(想想一个年轻的医生，他跳过询问病人病史，专注于高科技诊断)”可知，询问病史属于重复性的基础工作，是重复性工作的一个例子。 【13题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段中“doing grunt work teaches you the nuts and bolts of a job, which make the whole system work smoothly (做重复性工作能教会你工作的nuts and bolts，这些能让整个系统顺畅运转)”以及后文“Skipping these steps can lead to ignorance of how things actually function (跳过这些步骤会导致对事物实际运作方式的无知)”可推知，nuts and bolts能让整个系统顺畅运转，如果不了解它，你将对事物实际运作方式一无所知。由此推知，nuts and bolts指的是工作的基本原理(Fundamentals)。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“Repetitive tasks are not just mindless busywork. They can be a form of mental training, a way to build focus and discipline. They also provide a sense of small, regular wins that keep spirits high. Moreover, doing grunt work teaches you the nuts and bolts of a job, which make the whole system work smoothly.(重复性的任务不仅仅是无意识的忙碌工作。它们可以是一种心理训练，一种培养注意力和纪律性的方法。它们还能带来一种小小的、定期的胜利感，让人精神振奋。此外，做重复性工作可以教会你一项工作的基本原理，使整个系统顺利运转)”可知，作者认为重复性工作是一种心理训练，一种培养注意力和纪律性的方法，可以教会你一项工作的基本原理，说明作者认为适当的重复性工作有助于提高基本工作能力。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第一段中“AI will be doing workers a great favour if it gets rid of grunt work (如果AI能消除重复性工作，它将为工人带来巨大的好处)”、第二段中“Yet there is a case for keeping some of this grunt work. (然而，保留一些重复性工作是有道理的)”、第三段中“Grunt work is not a waste of time; it is an investment in competence. (重复性工作不是浪费时间；它是对能力的投资)”和最后一段中“The best approach is to use AI as a tool to reduce, not eliminate, grunt work. Let machines handle the worst of it, and keep the rest for humans to learn, grow, and stay grounded in the reality of their work. (最好的方法是将人工智能作为一种工具来减少，而不是消除重复性的工作。让机器来处理最糟糕的工作，剩下的留给人类去学习、成长，并在工作的现实中保持脚踏实地)”可知，文章重点探讨了重复性工作的价值——它是一种基础训练，能帮助人们掌握工作的基本原理、培养专注力和纪律性，而非完全被AI取代。作者整体上是在为重复性工作辩护和赞扬。故“In praise of grunt work (赞扬重复性工作)”能概括文章内容，最适合做文章标题。 第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，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 many hours should employees work? The 40-hour workweek remains a standard norm, even if many jobs go beyond the nine-to-five schedule. Actual working hours are not the same as ideal hours, since jobs, incomes and cultural norms differ greatly, and there is no universal answer. ____16____ You might choose to emphasise work-life balance. A recent research paper by Duke University asked workers in three countries what pay cut (or rise) they would accept in order to adjust their workweek. In Germany and Britain, people would be happy to sacrifice some money in return for more leisure time.____17____ ____18____ Experts believe that reducing working hours can benefit everyone if shorter hours help employers too. Studies prove that after a certain hour limit, each extra hour leads to lower output, and too long hours contribute nothing to total production. You might consider things from the perspective of cost. Extending hours of current workers is reasonable as long as they create value. Employees carry fixed costs like benefits, so spreading these costs over longer hours is often more economical than hiring new employees with extra expenses. You might see long hours as a sign of a proper work ethic. ____19____ Many company founders keep high work intensity as their companies grow. Some business leaders even believe very long workweeks support national prosperity. There are other ways to approach this question. You might argue that the best workweek is defined by output, not hours. You might say that this is one for policymakers, or whisper something about AI. ____20____ You're also sending a signal about your own priorities. A. You might focus on productivity. B. You might cut down on the working hours. C. Founders initially take on most of the missions. D. Long hours and late nights are often necessary for startups. E. Americans, in contrast, would like to work longer and get more money. F. However, your opinion on the suitable workweek shows your management style. G. But however you answer, you're not just reflecting your industry and national culture. 【答案】16. F 17. E 18. A 19. D 20. G 【解析】 【导语】这篇文章围绕员工合理工作时长展开，从工作生活平衡、生产效率、成本、职业操守等多角度分析，指出不同看法反映个人与行业观念差异。 【16题详解】 第一段结尾“Actual working hours are not the same as ideal hours, since jobs, incomes and cultural norms differ greatly, and there is no universal answer. (实际工作时长与理想时长并不相同，因为工作、收入和文化规范差异巨大，所以不存在统一的答案。)”指出“员工工作时长没有统一答案”，下文随即展开四个不同角度的分析。F选项“However, your opinion on the suitable workweek shows your management style. (但你对合适的工作周（时长）的看法反映了你的管理风格。)”用However自然转折，从“没有统一答案”过渡到“不同答案反映不同特质”，为下文多角度论述做铺垫。 【17题详解】 前文“In Germany and Britain, people would be happy to sacrifice some money in return for more leisure time. (在德国和英国，人们会愿意牺牲一部分收入来换取更多的休闲时间。)”提到“德国和英国民众愿意牺牲部分收入换取更多休闲时间”。E选项“Americans, in contrast, would like to work longer and get more money. (相比之下，美国人更倾向于工作更长时间并争取更多报酬。)”中的in contrast形成鲜明对比，准确呈现了不同国家民众在工作与生活平衡上的观念差异，完美承接上文的跨国研究结果。 【18题详解】 下文“Studies prove that after a certain hour limit, each extra hour leads to lower output, and too long hours contribute nothing to total production. ( 研究证明，在一定工作时长限制之后，每多工作一小时都会导致产出降低，而过长的工作时间对总产量毫无贡献。)”本段核心内容是“超过一定时长后，额外工作时间会导致产出下降，对总产量无贡献”。A选项“You might focus on productivity. (你可能会注重工作效率。)”作为本段主题句，精准概括了 “生产力”这一核心议题，与后文的“output”（产出）和“total production”（总产量）形成直接呼应。 【19题详解】 前文“You might see long hours as a sign of a proper work ethic. (你可能会认为长时间工作是良好职业道德的表现。)”提出“有人将长时间工作视为职业道德的标志”，后文“Many company founders keep high work intensity as their companies grow. Some business leaders even believe very long workweeks support national prosperity. (许多公司的创始人在公司发展壮大时仍保持高强度的工作节奏。一些企业领导者甚至认为非常长的工作周有助于国家的繁荣。)”举例“公司创始人保持高强度工作”。D选项“Long hours and late nights are often necessary for startups. (对于初创企业来说，长时间工作和熬夜往往是必要的。)”解释了为什么长时间工作会被视为职业道德 —— 初创公司阶段往往需要高强度投入，自然引出后文创始人的例子，逻辑链条完整。 【20题详解】 前文“You might argue that the best workweek is defined by output, not hours. You might say that this is one for policymakers, or whisper something about AI. (你可能会主张最佳的工作周是以产出而非工作时间来定义的。你可能会说这属于政策制定者的职责范围，或者悄悄提及一下人工智能。)”列举了多种看待工作时长的角度，后文紧接着说“You’re also sending a signal about your own priorities. (你也在发出关于自身优先事项的信号。)”G选项“ But however you answer, you're not just reflecting your industry and national culture. (但无论你如何回答，这不仅仅反映了你的行业和国家文化。)”中的not just与后文的also构成英语中经典的“not just...(but)also...”递进结构，总结全文，指出对工作时长的看法不仅反映行业和文化背景，还体现个人价值观。 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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Growing up in Mauritius, I loved nature. Behind my house stands a mountain named Le Pouce, on which I spent much time ____21____ the forest as a kid. However, my instinct (天性) for exploration ___22___ at the water’s edge. Despite living on an island ____23____ by the Indian Ocean, I was ____24____ by the mere thought of entering the ocean. When I was about 10, this started to change. I learned about the ____25____ climate change posed to island countries and developed an interest in environmental protection. Later, I took National Geographic’s courses, which set me on a path to helping start The Oceanic Project, an organization dedicated to ocean ____26____ and protection. ____27____, I realized humans depend on the ocean and that it was not as dangerous as I had imagined. Determined to ____28____ my fear, I stepped outside my comfort zone and became a(n) ____29____ diver last year. After getting my diving qualification, I helped run a summer camp and led a beach cleanup. I got encouraged by the ____30____ of the cleanup when a parent told me her son ____31____ replacing plastic items with bamboo alternatives after returning home. ____32____ the ship crash that spilled (溢出) over 1,000 metric tons of fuel into our coral reef, I joined thousands of volunteers to ____33____ the spill. Collective action made a difference and revealed the power of working together. Change takes time, but we must protect the ocean every day, not just during crises. Photos on social media are our best tools to shift ____34____. Protecting the ocean is very ____35____ and I’ll keep devoting myself to it. I sincerely hope more people will join me. Only with everyone’s effort can we make the world a wonderful place for human beings. 21. A. extending B. constructing C. protecting D. exploring 22. A. stopped B. stretched C. sustained D. unfolded 23. A. buried B. surrounded C. covered D. represented 24. A. astonished B. fascinated C. scared D. convinced 25. A. obstacle B. threat C. opportunity D. progress 26. A. confidence B. recognition C. appreciation D. awareness 27. A. Gradually B. Initially C. Consequently D. Subsequently 28. A. acknowledge B. ignore C. overcome D. calculate 29. A. experienced B. qualified C. committed D. advanced 30. A. finance B. frequency C. harmony D. influence 31. A. depended on B. reflected on C. insisted on D. concentrated on 32. A. In memory of B. In view of C. In charge of D. In favour of 33. A. release B. contain C. compare D. cause 34. A. manners B. behaviours C. positions D. attitudes 35. A. crucial B. influential C. beneficial D. universal 【答案】21. D 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. B 30. D 31. C 32. B 33. B 34. D 35. A 【解析】 【导语】作者从小热爱山林却惧怕海洋，后来觉醒海洋保护意识，克服恐惧投身公益，坚守守护海洋的初心。 【21题详解】 考查动词。句意：在我家屋后有一座名为Le Pouce的山，小时候，我大部分时间都在这座山上探索森林。A. extending延伸；B. constructing建造；C. protecting保护；D. exploring探索。根据下文“my instinct (天性) for exploration”可知，作者天性爱探索，儿时常在山林里探索游玩。 【22题详解】 考查动词。句意：然而，我探索的天性在海边就止步不前了。A. stopped停止，止步；B. stretched伸展；C. sustained维持；D. unfolded展开。根据上文“I spent much time ____ the forest as a kid. ”和表示转折的however可知，作者探索的念头就此停下。 【23题详解】 考查动词。句意：尽管我生活在一个被印度洋环绕的岛屿上，但一想到要进入大海，我还是感到非常害怕。A. buried掩埋；B. surrounded环绕；C. covered覆盖；D. represented代表。结合常识和原文“living on an island”可知，岛屿四周被海洋环绕包围。 【24题详解】 考查形容词。句意：同上。A. astonished震惊的；B. fascinated着迷的；C. scared害怕的；D. convinced信服的。根据后文“it was not as dangerous as I had imagined”以及后文克服恐惧的内容可知，作者从前很害怕大海。 【25题详解】 考查名词。句意：我了解到气候变化对岛国构成的威胁，并由此对环境保护产生了浓厚的兴趣。A. obstacle障碍；B. threat威胁；C. opportunity机遇；D. progress进步。根据下文“climate change posed to island countries and developed an interest in environmental protection.”可知，气候变暖会危害海岛生存，是重大安全威胁。 【26题详解】 考查名词。句意：后来，我参加了《国家地理》的课程，这使我走上了创办The Oceanic Project组织的道路，这是一个致力于提升海洋认知与海洋保护的公益组织。A. confidence自信；B. recognition认可；C. appreciation欣赏；D. awareness意识，认知。根据后文“and protection.”可知，该组织主打提升大众海洋保护意识。 【27题详解】 考查副词。句意：渐渐地，我意识到人类离不开海洋，海洋也没有想象中危险。A. Gradually渐渐地；B. Initially起初；C. Consequently因此；D. Subsequently随后。根据上文“Later, I took National Geographic’s courses, which set me on a path to helping start The Oceanic Project, an organization dedicated to ocean ____ and protection.”可知，通过学习和加入公益组织，作者的观念逐步发生改变。 【28题详解】 考查动词。句意：决心要克服自己的恐惧之后，我走出舒适区，去年终于成为一名合格的潜水员了。A. acknowledge承认；B. ignore忽视；C. overcome克服；D. calculate计算。根据上文“it was not as dangerous as I had imagined”和下文“I stepped outside my comfort zone”可知，此处下定决心战胜、克服这份恐惧。 【29题详解】 考查形容词。句意：同上。A. experienced经验丰富的；B. qualified合格的，持证的；C. committed尽责的；D. advanced高阶的。根据后文“After getting my diving qualification”可知，作者考取证书，成为合格潜水员。 【30题详解】 考查名词。句意：当一位家长告诉我，她儿子回家后坚持要用竹制品来替代塑料制品时，这种清理行动所产生的影响让我深受鼓舞。A. finance资金；B. frequency频率；C. harmony和谐；D. influence影响。根据后文“when a parent told me her son ____ replacing plastic items with bamboo alternatives after returning home.”可知，公益活动产生了良好的带动作用、正向影响。 【31题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：同上。A. depended on依靠；B. reflected on反思；C. insisted on坚持；D. concentrated on专注于。根据上文“I got encouraged”并结合环保行动语境，孩子受到活动熏陶，主动坚持践行绿色环保做法。 【32题详解】 考查介词短语。句意：鉴于一艘轮船失事，上千吨燃油泄漏污染珊瑚礁，我和数千名志愿者一同参与行动，管控清理燃油泄漏污染。A. In memory of纪念；B. In view of鉴于，由于；C. In charge of负责；D. In favour of支持。突发的海洋污染事故是作者参与志愿救援的原因。 【33题详解】 考查动词。句意：同上。A. release释放；B. contain管控，遏制清理；C. compare对比；D. cause引发。根据上文“spilled (溢出) over 1,000 metric tons of fuel into our coral reef”可知，此处指志愿者合力处理、管控污染物，治理污染。 【34题详解】 考查名词。句意：社交媒体上的实拍照片，是我们转变大众环保态度的最佳工具。A. manners礼仪；B. behaviours行为；C. positions立场；D. attitudes态度。根据上文“Photos on social media are our best tools to shift”可知，此处指实景照片能够感化大众，扭转大家对海洋环保的漠视态度。 【35题详解】 考查形容词。句意：守护海洋至关重要，我会一直为之全力以赴。A. crucial至关重要的；B. influential有影响力的；C. beneficial有益的；D. universal普遍的。根据上文“I realized humans depend on the ocean”可知，保护海洋是至关重要的。 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。 Dunhuang used to be an important city on the ancient Silk Road, and now it is a famous historical and cultural city of China attracting many tourists from China and abroad. Historians widely acknowledge Dunhuang ____36____ one of the most influential cultural crossroads in human history, ____37____ Eastern and Western civilizations met and exchanged ideas. ____38____ makes Dunhuang remarkable is the Mogao Caves. ____39____ (carve) into a cliff face, this UNESCO site contains over 700 caves filled with splendid Buddhist murals and thousands of sculptures, covering nearly a millennium of artistic creation. Walking into these caves makes you feel transported through time and space, offering an incredible ____40____ (deep) of historical appreciation. The unique artistic style here acts as a bridge, ____41____ (expose) visitors to a rich combination of Chinese, Indian, and Central Asian influences. Beyond the caves, the surrounding desert landscape is breathtaking. The Crescent Lake, peacefully resting between towering sand dunes at Mingsha Mountain, never ____42____ (fail) to surprise travelers. ____43____ (incredible), this spring has survived for centuries without being buried. And visitors today can still witness the ____44____ (harmony) scene of golden dunes and clear water. Whether you are a history lover or an adventurer, this city promises ____45____ unforgettable journey through time and nature. 【答案】36. as 37. where 38. What 39. Carved 40. depth 41. exposing 42. fails 43. Incredibly 44. harmonious 45. an 【解析】 【导语】这篇主要介绍了敦煌从古丝绸之路重镇发展为知名历史文化名城，重点介绍了莫高窟的艺术价值、月牙泉的独特自然景观，展现出敦煌融合多元文明的魅力，是兼具历史底蕴与自然风光的旅行胜地。 【36题详解】 考查介词。句意：历史学家普遍公认敦煌是人类历史上最具影响力的文化十字路口之一，东西方文明在此相遇并交流思想。固定搭配 acknowledge...as... 表示“公认…… 为……”。 【37题详解】 考查定语从句。句意同上。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词为表地点的crossroads，从句缺地点状语，用关系副词where引导定语从句。 【38题详解】 考查主语从句。句意：让敦煌与众不同的是莫高窟。空格引导主语从句，从句中缺少主语，指代事物，用连接代词What引导。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这片联合国教科文组织世界遗产地开凿于崖壁之上，拥有七百多个洞窟，洞内绘有精美的佛教壁画、陈列着数千座雕塑，承载了近千年的艺术创作。句中已有谓语动词contains，故空处需填非谓语动词，主语this UNESCO site与carve为被动关系，用过去分词Carved作状语。 【40题详解】 考查名词。句意：走进这些洞窟，你会有种穿越时空的感觉，带给人浓厚的历史感悟深度。offering an incredible后接单数名词作宾语，deep的名词形式为depth。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这里独特的艺术风格如同桥梁，让游客领略到中国、印度与中亚多元文化交融的独特魅力。句中已有谓语动词acts，故空处需填非谓语动词，此处表示自然而然的结果，用现在分词exposing作结果状语。 【42题详解】 考查时态。句意：平静坐落于鸣沙山巍峨沙丘之间的月牙泉，总能给游客带来惊喜。句子描述客观事实，用一般现在时，主语The Crescent Lake为单数，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式fails。 【43题详解】 考查副词。句意：令人难以置信的是，这处泉水历经数个世纪却从未被风沙掩埋。副词置于句首作状语，修饰整个句子，incredible的副词形式为Incredibly。 【44题详解】 考查形容词。句意：如今游客依旧能够欣赏到金黄沙丘与清澈湖水相映成趣的和谐景致。空格修饰名词scene，需用形容词作定语，harmony的形容词形式为harmonious。 【45题详解】 考查冠词。句意：无论你是历史爱好者还是探险爱好者，这座城市都会为你开启一场难忘的时空与自然之旅。journey为可数名词单数，unforgettable以元音音素开头，用不定冠词an表示泛指。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 （满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Tom计划来中国旅行，想了解一处体现文化多样性的目的地。请给他写一封邮件，内容包括： 1. 推荐地点； 2. 简要介绍特色。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Tom, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】possible version 1: Dear Tom, Learning that you are seeking a culturally diverse destination, I highly recommend Nanjing, which beautifully combines literature, art, and folk traditions. What makes Nanjing special is its rich cultural resources. You can wander along the Qinhuai River, where many Tang and Song poets wrote timeless lines. The Confucius Temple area once held the China Imperial Examination, reflecting ancient scholarly culture. For art, don’t miss the Yunjin Brocade Museum, which enables you to admire UNESCO-listed craft. As for folk customs, the Qinhuai Lantern Festival during Spring Festival is a visual feast, with colorful paper lanterns lighting up the night. Spring or autumn being the ideal time, take Metro Line 3 to most sites and try some local delicacies. I promise Nanjing will inspire you. Yours, Li Hua Possible version 2: Dear Tom, Glad to know you’re visiting China, I strongly recommend Xi’an to you. What strikes visitors most is the harmony of different cultural elements. As an ancient capital, Xi’an mixes traditional culture and modern life perfectly. You can admire Terracotta Army, wander around the ancient City Wall and taste local snacks to experience folk customs. Besides, people from different ethnic groups live in harmony here, showing amazing cultural diversity. I eagerly suggest you try local food and join cultural activities to feel its unique charm fully. Hope you have an unforgettable trip! Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生以李华的身份给英国笔友Tom写邮件，Tom计划来中国旅行并想了解体现文化多样性的目的地，因此需推荐一处地点并简要介绍其特色。(范文2) 【详解】1. 词汇积累 混合：mix→blend 欣赏：admire→appreciate 展示：show→display 独特的：unique→distinctive 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Besides, people from different ethnic groups live in harmony here, showing amazing cultural diversity. 拓展句：Besides, people from different ethnic groups live in harmony here, which shows amazing cultural diversity. 【点睛】【高分句型1】What strikes visitors most is the harmony of different cultural elements.（运用了what引导的主语从句） 【高分句型2】Besides, people from different ethnic groups live in harmony here, showing amazing cultural diversity.（运用了现在分词作伴随状语） 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。 In the dusty attic (阁楼) of my childhood home, hidden in a forgotten corner, sat an old wooden box. Its surface was worn smooth with age, and the metal lock showed signs of rust (铁锈). Drawn to it as a child, I would run my fingers over it, wondering what secrets it might hold. My grandmother always told me it was special, but she never opened it. For years, it remained a mystery, its contents — perhaps faded photographs, delicate jewelry — left to my imagination. Though curiosity burned, I never tried to open it, assuming that it was meant to be unlocked at the right time. As I grew older, life pulled me away. Schoolwork, friendships, and the uncertainty of the future consumed me. By my final year of high school, the box lay buried beneath old blankets and boxes, forgotten. That year was a storm of emotions. My parents often spoke about my future, their voices filled with both hope and expectation. My mother especially wanted me to stay close to home. She spoke of family, of security, of the importance of being near the people who loved me. But I dreamed of something different. I longed for new places, new experiences, a world beyond the familiar streets I had known all my life. The tension built slowly, each conversation turning into a debate, each disagreement growing sharper. She didn’t understand why I wanted to leave, and I couldn’t understand why she wouldn’t support me. The arguments grew more frequent, words spoken in frustration hanging in the air long after they were said. One evening, after another quarrel, I fled to the attic. My hands trembling, I wiped away tears, my gaze landing on the box. Without thinking, I opened it. Inside, letters were neatly piled up. Dozens of them lay before me, some yellowed with time, others more recent, all written in my grandmother’s familiar handwriting. My breath caught in my throat as I picked up the one on top. 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。 The letter described the day my mother left for university. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After reading the letter, I began to understand my mother. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 The letter described the day my mother left for university. My grandmother wrote about how my mother packed her bags with excitement and a hint of fear, ready to explore the world beyond our small town. She talked about the tears in my mother’s eyes as she said goodbye, tears of both joy and sadness. My grandmother’s words painted a vivid picture of a young woman full of dreams, just like me. She also expressed her mixed feelings of pride and loss, just as my mother was now feeling about me. After reading the letter, I began to understand my mother. I realized that she wasn’t trying to hold me back; she was simply worried about me, just as her own mother had been worried about her. I saw the parallel between our situations and felt a wave of guilt for not understanding her earlier. I decided to have a heart-to-heart talk with her. When I showed her the letter and shared my thoughts, she cried and hugged me tightly. From then on, we began to communicate better, respecting each other’s dreams while also considering family bonds. The old box, which once held so many mysteries, became the key to mending our relationship. 【解析】 【导语】文章以作者童年家中阁楼上的一个旧木箱为线索展开叙述，讲述了童年时作者就对这个神秘的旧木箱充满好奇，祖母虽称其特殊却从不打开，作者也一直未动它。随着作者长大，到了高中最后一年，因未来规划与母亲产生了诸多矛盾，母亲希望作者留在家附近，而作者渴望去新地方、体验新事物，二人争吵不断。在一次争吵后，作者逃到阁楼，在情绪激动下打开了一直未动的旧木箱，发现里面整齐地堆着许多信件，都是祖母的笔迹。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段首句内容“这封信描述了我母亲去上大学的那一天。”可知，第一段可描写祖母信中的具体内容。 ②由第二段首句内容“读完这封信后，我开始理解我的母亲了。”可知，作者的感悟以及与母亲进行深入交流后，关系修复了。 2.续写线索：信的具体内容——感悟——与母亲深入交流——关系修复 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①充满：be full of/be filled with ②表达：express/convey ③意识到：realize/be aware of ④决定做某事：decide to do/determine to do 情绪类 ①悲伤：sadness/sorrow ②快乐：joy/happiness 【点睛】[高分句型1]My grandmother wrote about how my mother packed her bags with excitement and a hint of fear, ready to explore the world beyond our small town.（运用了how引导宾语从句） [高分句型2]The old box, which once held so many mysteries, became the key to mending our relationship.（运用了which引导非限制性定语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $