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2025—2026学年度下学期2024级 期中考试英语试卷 考试时间：2026年4月24日 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. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At a store. B. At a bank. C. At a hotel. 2. What will the speakers do next? A. Explore the city. B. Eat out. C. Go to the library. 3. What is probably the man? A. A house owner. B. A repairman. C. A house agent. 4. What does the man tell Ava to do? A. Fetch the clothes. B. Cook dinner. C. Pick up the groceries. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A song. B. A band. C. A concert. 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6、7题。 6. What is people’s attitude toward the man’s team? A. Critical. B. Confident. C. Uncertain. 7. 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. 听第7段材料，回答8、9题。 8. How long is the celebration put off? A. For one day. B. For two days. C. For three days. 9. Who will the woman probably turn to for help? A. Helen. B. Sara. C. Carmen. 听第8段材料，回答10至12题。 10. Why can’t Tom meet Ms. Greenwell today? A. Ms. Greenwell doesn’t prepare well. B. It is not a good day for visits. C. He makes an unannounced visit. 11. Why does Tom come here? A. To call on his investors. B. To have business discussions. C. To attend a conference. 12. What does Tom want Ms. Greenwell to do? A. Give him a call later. B. Meet with him tomorrow. C. Visit his company next week. 听第9段材料，回答13至16题。 13. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a travel agency. B. In a bar. C. In a hotel. 14. How long will it take the man to get to the airport? A. 50 minutes. B. 25 minutes. C. 15 minutes. 15. What will the man do in thirty minutes? A. Pay the bill. B. Take a bus. C. Receive the receipt. 16. What does the man agree to do before leaving? A. Have a drink. B. Write a thank-you note. C. Sign the guest book. 听下面一段独白，回答17至20题。 17. How old is the speaker now? A. 35 years old. B. 25 years old. C. 10 years old. 18. What made the speaker frightened? A. He might be left alone in hospital. B. He might get shots. C. He might be ignored by doctors. 19. How did the nurse comfort the speaker? A. By listening to his refusal. B. By singing a song to him. C. By sitting in his room and reading. 20. Why was the speaker thankful for the nurse? A. She made him feel sleepy. B. She made him feel safe. C. She made him feel different from others. 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 With midterms and finals nearing, finding time to work out between all the studying and classes can be a challenge. But who says you must choose between studying and working out? This study break exercise routine is all you need to stay on track for your fitness goals. Better yet, it’s just 5 minutes long. How It Works For every hour of studying, take a 5-minute break to get up and move your body. This routine is filled with light cardio, bodyweight exercises, and dynamic stretches to wake your body up and prepare it for your next period of studying. This routine may be short but do it enough times throughout the day and the calories will add up! Routine Details 5 Minute Study Break Exercise Add Mindfulness Although you will benefit regardless of how well you perform the exercises, adding mindfulness can make it even more effective:  Pay Attention: Notice the sensations in your body as you move and stretch.  Breathe: Match movements to your breath — breathe in as you prepare, breathe out as you stretch or apply force.  Be Gentle: Don’t force stretches. Move within a comfortable range. Focusing on your body for these few minutes helps calm the mind. 1. Which two activities share the same duration? A. Squats and Upper Back Stretch. B. Jumping Jacks and Neck Circles. C. Shoulder Rolls and Reach Overs. D. Knee March and Hamstring Hang. 2. What is highly recommended to learn the moves? A. Sending a feedback email. B. Watching a guided video. C. Seeking a workout partner. D. Calling a fitness center. 3. Which can improve the workout results? A. Taking deep breaths in between. B. Rushing through the entire routine. C. Pushing each move to the maximum. D. Pairing movement with mental focus. 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了适合期中期末备考期间的5分钟学习间隙锻炼计划，包括运作方式、细节及提升效果的正念建议。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据图表可知，Jumping Jacks的时常为30秒，Neck Circles的时长也为30秒。故选B项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据图表中的“Follow our demonstration on fitness YOUTUBE CHANNEL(关注我们的健身YouTube频道，查看示范内容)”可知，文章建议观看指导视频来学习这些动作。故选B项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“Although you will benefit regardless of how well you perform the exercises, adding mindfulness can make it even more effective (尽管无论你动作完成得如何都会有所收获，但加入正念能让锻炼效果更佳)”及下文正念建议可知，将动作与精神专注结合能提升锻炼效果。故选D项。 B When my mother passed away a few years ago, my father was left alone in the large house they had shared for 50 years. Without her to watch out for him, he was worried about who would find him and help if “something happened”. My sister and I live in other states, so we hit on the idea that Dad could email us every morning when he awoke. Then “the Morning Report” was born. He’s usually up by the crack of dawn, and his half a dozen or so sentences are waiting for me in my inbox when I wake up. If there’s no email, I call him, or my sister does, to make sure everything is fine. The reports have become more than an everyday check though; they’re a sort of diary, a catalyst (催化剂) for more extended conversations, and source of insight into his life. Through these emails, Dad tells us about his routines. He might be heading to the grocery store for bananas, going to his cardiac-rehab (心脏康复) exercise class, or having lunch with friends. Recently he told us, “I’ve climbed halfway up Mount Washington!” Given his age and distance from New Hampshire, such a hike had been unlikely. Each email closes with “All my love, Dad.” When my mother was alive, that feeling was normally reserved for her. Now that she is gone, he shares those feelings and his experiences with us. For me, what started as a simple security measure has spawned deeper closeness. I’m grateful my father is still able to manage his computer and the Internet. I know the day will come when he’ll no longer be able to write the reports, and we’ll have to find other ways to keep track of one another. But until then, they are our way of knowing that another normal day has begun. 4. What was the original purpose of “the Morning Report”? A. To ensure the father’s safety. B. To track the father’s daily routines. C. To keep the father from feeling lonely. D. To help the father manage his large house. 5. What can be inferred about the father’s current life? A. He leads a lonely life. B. He stays active and engaged. C. He misses his wife very much. D. He is learning to use a computer. 6. Which is closest in meaning to the underlined word “spawned” in paragraph 5? A. Hidden. B. Weakened. C. Shadowed. D. Created. 7. What does the author imply about the future of “the Morning Report”? A. It will continue unchanged as long as the father lives. B. It may eventually be replaced by other ways of staying in touch. C. It has become less meaningful as the father grows older. D. It will be taken over by the sister when the father can no longer write. 【答案】4. A 5. B 6. D 7. B 【解析】 【导语】这篇文章主要讲述了母亲去世后，独居的父亲担心安全，作者姐妹便让他每天发“早间报告” 报平安。这份原本的安全措施，最终成为父女间的情感纽带，加深了彼此的亲密关系。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Without her to watch out for him, he was worried about who would find him and help if “something happened”.( 没有母亲在身边照顾他，他很担心如果“出了什么事”，谁会找到他并提供帮助。)”以及第二段“My sister and I live in other states, so we hit on the idea that Dad could email us every morning when he awoke. Then “the Morning Report” was born.( 我和姐姐住在其他州，于是我们想到了一个主意：爸爸每天早上醒来后可以给我们发电子邮件。于是“早间报告”就这样诞生了。)”可知，“早间报告”的最初目的是确保父亲的安全，通过每日邮件确认他平安无事。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“Through these emails, Dad tells us about his routines. He might be heading to the grocery store for bananas, going to his cardiac-rehab (心脏康复) exercise class, or having lunch with friends. Recently he told us, “I’ve climbed halfway up Mount Washington!” Given his age and distance from New Hampshire, such a hike had been unlikely.(通过这些电子邮件，爸爸向我们讲述了他的日常活动安排。他可能会去杂货店买香蕉，去参加心脏康复训练课程，或者和朋友共进午餐。最近他告诉我们：“我爬到了华盛顿山的半山腰了！”考虑到他的年龄以及与新罕布什尔州的距离，这样的徒步旅行几乎是不可能的)”可知，他始终保持活跃且积极投入。 【6题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第五段中“When my mother was alive, that feeling was normally reserved for her. Now that she is gone, he shares those feelings and his experiences with us.( 而在我母亲在世时，这种情感通常只属于她。如今她已经离去，他便将那些感受和经历与我们分享。)”以及划线单词句中“For me, what started as a simple security measure has spawneddeeper closeness.( 对我来说，起初只是一种简单的安全措施，却 spawned更亲密的关系。)”可知，起初只是一种简单的安全措施却因分享父亲的经历和感受，让父女间产生了更深的亲密关系。因此“spawned”意为“产生、创造”，和D选项Created“创造”意思相近。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“I know the day will come when he’ll no longer be able to write the reports, and we’ll have to find other ways to keep track of one another. But until then, they are our way of knowing that another normal day has begun.( 我知道那一天终会到来，那时他将无法再撰写报告，而我们将得寻找其他方式来保持联系。但在此之前，这就是我们表达彼此间联系的方式，它象征着又一个平凡日子的开始。)”可推断，“早间报告”最终可能会被其他联系方式取代。 C You can almost see scientists criticize whenever a new Hollywood film, filled with scientific errors. But one astronomer voiced a suggestion — maybe it’s OK if a movie makes mistakes in the facts, as long as it gets the big picture right about science and scientists. Seth Shostak of the SETI Institute comes with his own experience on Hollywood sets. His biggest problem wasn’t with the alien (外星人) technology. Instead, he fought for the filmmakers to stop showing the scientists as data-calculating stereotypes (刻板印象). “Real scientists don’t describe an object entering the solar system as significant for the fact that it was not moving in an asteroidal ellipse (星状椭圆)…but moving at nearly three times ten-to the seventh meters per second,’” said Shostak. “More likely, they would say that there was ‘a rock headed our way’” “Besides trying to make his fictional versions more recognizably human, he emphasized the need for films to focus on conveying the scientific method rather than arguing about details. Another scientist disagreed, saying that inaccurate science could have consequences beyond fictional settings. Wayne Grody, a physician at UCLA, suggested that wrong depictions (描绘，刻画) of medicine could confuse viewers. “Perhaps some people do take away more science from their favorite films or television shows, but there is the court case (诉讼案件) where someone successfully charges Grey’s Anatomy with (实习医生格蕾) misleading them on a medical condition.” However, Shostak’s point seems work on the whole. Even medical educators have used shows to engage medical students to deal with medical issues. The power of big or small screen drama comes from persuasive characters that may represent brilliant doctors or scientific geniuses, but also have human quirks that allow viewers to empathize (共鸣). Such stories serve the purpose of helping explain science. After all, science fiction writer Isaac Asimov once remarked that science could become as mysterious and impossible to understand as magic. Storytellers may help shine a light into the foggy temple by creating relatable characters that practice science. 8. What is Seth Shostak’s main concern? A. The accuracy of alien technology depiction. B. The use of technical terms in scientific dialogue. C. The emphasis on conveying the scientific method. D. The close-minded description of scientists. 9. What does Wayne Grody imply by mentioning the potential case against Grey’s Anatomy? A. Fictional medical errors can result in serious real-world confusion. B. Television dramas are responsible for educating medical students. C. Viewers have become more critical of scientific details in shows. D. Courts should play a role in monitoring scientific content in media. 10. What does the underlined word “quirks” in the last paragraph probably mean? A. Talents. B. Ambitions. C. Characteristics. D. Weaknesses. 11. Which of the following proverbs best summarizes the main idea of the text? A. A picture is worth a thousand words. B. Don’t judge a book by its cover. C. Seeing the forest for the trees. D. Every coin has two sides. 【答案】8. D 9. A 10. C 11. C 【解析】 【导语】文章围绕影视科学误差展开，两位科学家观点对立，一方反对科学家刻板塑造、重科学核心，一方认为错误知识会误导大众，最终认可影视科普的积极作用。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Instead, he fought for the filmmakers to stop showing the scientists as data-calculating stereotypes (刻板印象). (相反，他努力促使电影制作人不再将科学家描绘成只会计算数据的刻板形象。)”可知，塞思·肖斯塔克的主要担忧是对科学家的刻板描述。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Wayne Grody, a physician at UCLA, suggested that wrong depictions (描绘，刻画) of medicine could confuse viewers. “Perhaps some people do take away more science from their favorite films or television shows, but there is the court case (诉讼案件) where someone successfully charges Grey’s Anatomy with (实习医生格蕾) misleading them on a medical condition.”(加州大学洛杉矶分校的医生韦恩·格罗迪指出，对医学的错误描绘可能会让观众产生误解。“或许有些人确实从他们喜爱的电影或电视节目中获取了更多的医学知识，但也有这样的诉讼案例，有人成功指控《实习医生格蕾》在某个医学问题上误导了观众。”)”可知，韦恩·格罗迪提及《实习医生格蕾》这部剧所存在的潜在问题时，意在暗示虚构的医疗失误可能会导致现实中严重的混乱。 【10题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“The power of big or small screen drama comes from persuasive characters that may represent brilliant doctors or scientific geniuses(无论是大型剧还是小型剧，其魅力都源于那些极具说服力的角色，这些角色或许能够代表杰出的医生或科学天才)”以及后文“that allow viewers to empathize (共鸣).(让观众产生共鸣)”可知，角色既有天才一面，也有让人共情的人类特点，故划线词意思是“个性、特点”，与characteristic同义。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文并根据第一段“But one astronomer voiced a suggestion — maybe it’s OK if a movie makes mistakes in the facts, as long as it gets the big picture right about science and scientists.(但一位天文学家提出了一个建议——也许电影在事实上出错是可以的，只要它把握住了关于科学和科学家的大方向)”可知，这篇文章的主要思想是从整体着眼，而非拘泥于细节。 D A colorful colony of photosynthetic (光合的) cyanobacteria, known as blue-green algae (藻), has successfully powered a computer microprocessor for more than six months, according to a study published in the journal Energy & Environmental Science. The algae-computer system was placed in the window of biochemist Paolo Bombell’s home. What he saw next really blew his mind: It sat there from February to August, and all the while it was working. And even after the microprocessor has been disconnected, the cyanobacteria device continues to produce current. “Given the right conditions of light, temperature and water, I cannot predict when it will stop,” said Bombelli. Cyanobacteria harvest energy from sunlight and make it into food for themselves. For this study, the researchers put the power-providing microorganisms into a plastic and steel enclosure, about the size of an AA battery, along with an aluminum anode (铝正极). Throughout the experiment, the connected microprocessor was programmed to do a bunch of calculations, and then check its own work. It did this in a 45-minute period, followed by 15 minutes of standby, continuously for months with the cyanobacteria unit as its only power source. Even though the algae rely on a light source to feed, the bio-system continued to produce enough power to run the microprocessor in the dark. The scientists basically put down this phenomenon to leftovers. When there was light, the cyanobacteria cooked up an over-abundance of food, and when it was dark the microorganisms kept chewing on the extras. According to Chris Howe, senior author of the study, the results suggest that the little bio-based battery alternative could serve as a way to power small electronics without rare earth elements, which are in short supply and under growing demand. Plus, the system could also help bridge the electricity divide, providing another power supply for people in rural areas or low-income countries. Though the experiment’s results are promising, it’s important to keep in mind that the computer processor tested uses very little energy — requiring only 0.3 microwatts to run. More research is needed to know exactly how much the tiny AA-battery-sized device could scale up. Howe said, Putting one on your roof isn’t going to provide the power supply for your house at this stage.” 12. Which of the following facts about the algae-computer system surprised Bombelli? A. It can function without water. B. It can convert light into power. C. It can work for a long time. D. It can stand high temperatures. 13. What can we learn about the bio-system from paragraph 4? A. It stores light for later use. B. It works normally in the dark. C. It consumes little food in the dark. D. It produces food for people. 14. What will the research focus on next? A. How the device will work on the roof B. Whether the device’s size can be reduced. C. Whether the device can play a bigger role. D. How the device will adapt to new environments. 15. What is the best title for the passage? A. The Future of Household Electricity Supply B. Blue-Green Algae: A New Source of Food C. An Algae-Powered Device Runs Computer for Months D. A Promising Bio-Battery Creates the Miracle 【答案】12. C 13. B 14. C 15. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了一种由蓝绿藻驱动的计算机微处理器系统，该系统能长时间运行，展示了生物能源的潜力。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“What he saw next really blew his mind: It sat there from February to August, and all the while it was working.(接下来他所看到的让他大吃一惊：它从二月待到八月，而且一直在工作)”可知，让Bombelli感到惊讶的是藻类计算机系统能长时间工作。故选C项。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“Even though the algae rely on a light source to feed, the bio-system continued to produce enough power to run the microprocessor in the dark.(尽管藻类依靠光源来获取食物，但生物系统在黑暗中仍能继续产生足够的电力来运行微处理器)”可知，生物系统在黑暗中能正常工作。故选B项。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Though the experiment’s results are promising, it’s important to keep in mind that the computer processor tested uses very little energy — requiring only 0.3 microwatts to run. More research is needed to know exactly how much the tiny AA-battery-sized device could scale up.(尽管实验结果很有希望，但重要的是要记住，测试的计算机处理器消耗的能量非常少——运行仅需要0.3微瓦。需要更多的研究来确切知道这个微小的AA电池大小的设备能扩大到什么程度)”可知，接下来的研究将关注这个设备是否能发挥更大的作用。故选C项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“A colorful colony of photosynthetic (光合的) cyanobacteria, known as blue-green algae (藻), has successfully powered a computer microprocessor for more than six months, according to a study published in the journal Energy & Environmental Science. (根据发表在《能源与环境科学》杂志上的一项研究，一种被称为蓝绿藻的光合蓝细菌的彩色菌落，已经成功地为计算机微处理器供电六个多月)”可知，本文主要介绍了一种由蓝绿藻驱动的计算机微处理器系统能长时间运行，因此最佳标题是“An Algae-Powered Device Runs Computer for Months (一个由藻类驱动的设备为计算机运行数月)”。故选C项。 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。 A visit to a botanical garden may seem like just another outdoor activity, but it offers unique experiences that go beyond a simple stroll among plants. ___16___ They are sanctuaries (庇护所) where people can escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and find peace amidst nature’s beauty. Visitors can unwind, explore the serene environment, and leave feeling refreshed. Beyond providing a place for relaxation, botanical gardens serve as educational hubs. They introduce visitors to a wide range of plant species from around the world, each labeled with information about its origin, ecological role, and significance. ___17___ By attending workshops, guided tours, and special exhibitions, visitors can deepen their understanding of plant biology, conservation, and sustainable practices. ___18___ For children, these gardens are like living classrooms where they can interact with nature through hands-on activities and interactive exhibits. Dedicated kids’ zones often feature storytelling sessions, games, and educational displays that make learning about plants fun and memorable. These experiences nurture a child’s curiosity and foster a lifelong appreciation for the environment. In addition, botanical gardens play a crucial role in conservation efforts. ___19___ They collaborate with research institutions to protect endangered species, maintain seed banks, and restore threatened habitats. Supporting botanical gardens not only helps preserve plant diversity but also strengthens global conservation initiatives. Finally, visiting a botanical garden can be a meaningful way to connect with loved ones. Whether enjoying a peaceful walk through the gardens or capturing photos of vibrant blooms, these shared moments help create lasting memories and deepen bonds, all while cultivating a renewed sense of wonder for the natural world. ___20___ A. The experience fosters both relaxation and togetherness. B. They are vital to protecting plant diversity and ecosystems. C. Botanical gardens are much more than collections of plants. D. Nature reserves provide valuable insights for curious visitors. E. Visitors can participate in seasonal events and themed exhibitions. F. Many gardens offer specially designed areas that cater to young visitors. G. Apart from being informative, they are committed to an educational mission. 【答案】16. C 17. G 18. F 19. B 20. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了植物园不仅是休闲之所，还是教育中心、儿童乐园及生态保护的重要场所，促进人与自然的连接。 【16题详解】 由上文“A visit to a botanical garden may seem like just another outdoor activity, but it offers unique experiences that go beyond a simple stroll among plants. (参观植物园可能看起来只是另一种户外活动，但它提供的独特体验远不止在植物间简单地散步。)”及下文“They are sanctuaries (庇护所) where people can escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and find peace amidst nature’s beauty. Visitors can unwind, explore the serene environment, and leave feeling refreshed. (它们是人们可以逃离日常生活的喧嚣，在大自然的美景中找到宁静的庇护所。游客可以放松身心，探索宁静的环境，然后离开时感到精神焕发。)”可知，上文介绍了参观植物园不仅仅是一次简单的户外活动，下文介绍了植物园是人们逃离日常生活喧嚣的庇护所。因此，本空应概括植物园的整体价值或特性。C选项“Botanical gardens are much more than collections of plants. (植物园不仅仅是植物的聚集地。)”可知，对植物园进行概述，能承上启下，符合题意。故选C。 【17题详解】 由上文“Beyond providing a place for relaxation, botanical gardens serve as educational hubs. They introduce visitors to a wide range of plant species from around the world, each labeled with information about its origin, ecological role, and significance. (除了提供一个放松的地方外，植物园还作为教育中心。它们向游客介绍来自世界各地的各种植物物种，每种植物都标有关于其起源、生态作用和意义的信息。)”可知，上文指出植物园还作为教育中心，提供信息，本空应强调植物园具有教育功能，G选项“Apart from being informative, they are committed to an educational mission. (除了提供信息外，他们还致力于教育使命。)”能承接上文，符合题意，G选项中的educational mission与上文educational hubs相呼应。故选G。 【18题详解】 由下文“For children, these gardens are like living classrooms where they can interact with nature through hands-on activities and interactive exhibits. Dedicated kids’ zones often feature storytelling sessions, games, and educational displays that make learning about plants fun and memorable. (对孩子们来说，这些花园就像活生生的教室，他们可以通过动手活动和互动展览与自然互动。专门的儿童区通常会有讲故事环节、游戏和教育展览，让学习植物变得有趣且难忘。)”可知，这里讲述了植物园为儿童提供特殊区域，本空应强调为年轻游客设计的花园，F选项“Many gardens offer specially designed areas that cater to young visitors. (许多花园都设有专门为年轻游客设计的区域。)”能引起下文，符合题意，F选项中的young visitors与下文children相呼应。故选F。 【19题详解】 由上文“In addition, botanical gardens play a crucial role in conservation efforts. (此外，植物园在保护工作中发挥着至关重要的作用。)”及下文“They collaborate with research institutions to protect endangered species, maintain seed banks, and restore threatened habitats. Supporting botanical gardens not only helps preserve plant diversity but also strengthens global conservation initiatives. (他们与研究机构合作，保护濒危物种，维护种子库，恢复受威胁的栖息地。支持植物园不仅有助于保护植物多样性，还加强了全球保护倡议。)”可知，上文陈述植物园在保护工作中发挥的重要的作用，下文具体阐述做法，本空应强调植物园对保护植物多样性和生态系统至关重要，B选项“They are vital to protecting plant diversity and ecosystems. (它们对保护植物多样性和生态系统至关重要。)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选B。 【20题详解】 由上文“Whether enjoying a peaceful walk through the gardens or capturing photos of vibrant blooms, these shared moments help create lasting memories and deepen bonds, all while cultivating a renewed sense of wonder for the natural world. (无论是在花园里悠闲地散步，还是捕捉鲜艳花朵的照片，这些共同的时刻都有助于创造持久的记忆和加深联系，同时培养对自然界的新奇感。)”可知，上文阐述了花园里散步的感觉，本空应强调参观植物园给人们的感觉，A选项“The experience fosters both relaxation and togetherness. (这种体验培养了放松感和亲密感。)”能承接上文，符合题意。A选项中的relaxation and togetherness分别对应上文enjoying a peaceful walk和create lasting memories and deepen bonds。故选A。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Consisting of a gigantic yard, a wooded ravine (沟壑), and a small pond, the property where I grew up was a perfect place for seven boys. Situated next to the ravine, our house dominated the ____21____. From the sink at the kitchen’s window, Mom could look over the entire backyard, where nothing ____22____ her watchful eyes. She’d say, “You’re tearing up the grass!” Dad would reply, “We’re ____23____ boys.” Dad was a hard-working man, but not ____24____ to the occasional clowning-around-for-a-laugh. And Mom knew that all too well. One summer, Dad decided to ____25____ a tree house in an oak just beyond the backyard fence. This led to a ____26____ Saturday afternoon, with Dad hammering away on the only finished part — the floor. At the time, my brothers and I were working beneath the oak, doing jobs that Dad ____27____. Suddenly, we saw one corner of the floor give way. My brother screamed “Dad! ” while I watched in ____28____. Dad grabbed for the nearest ____29____, but they were too far away. He ____30____ on his hands and knees down the sloping floor, and his body launched head first over the side. At that precise moment, Mom happened to step to the ____31____, where she witnessed Dad perform a perfect somersault (空翻) in midair and land ____32____ on his feet. Immediately, she ____33____ out and yelled “Jack! Quit ____34____ in front of the boys!” After Mom walked back into the house, Dad looked at his sons, and we all burst out laughing. If Mom only ____35____… 21. A. sky B. earth C. market D. landscape 22. A. impressed B. escaped C. covered D. widened 23. A. inviting B. protecting C. raising D. discovering 24. A. opposed B. devoted C. accustomed D. addicted 25. A. build B. visit C. decorate D. pick 26. A. cloudy B. boring C. beautiful D. leisurely 27. A. hated B. assigned C. obtained D. created 28. A. anticipation B. horror C. confusion D. surprise 29. A. roots B. houses C. tools D. branches 30. A. slid B. rested C. turned D. fell 31. A. yard B. pond C. house D. sink 32. A. gently B. awkwardly C. safely D. painfully 33. A. helped B. pointed C. set D. stormed 34. A. making up B. showing off C. breaking down D. standing out 35. A. knew B. remembered C. suspected D. emphasized 【答案】21. D 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. A 26. C 27. B 28. B 29. D 30. A 31. D 32. C 33. D 34. B 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者童年时，父亲在为孩子们建造树屋时意外坠落，而母亲目睹了整个过程并幽默地表达，一家人在紧张后爆发出笑声的有趣故事，展现了家庭生活的温馨与活力。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们的房子坐落在沟壑旁，俯瞰着整个风景。A. sky天空；B. earth地球；C. market市场；D. landscape风景，景色。根据后文“From the sink at the kitchen’s window, Mom could look over the entire backyard”可知，从厨房窗户的水槽那里，妈妈可以俯瞰整个后院，由此可推断，房子俯瞰着整个风景。故选D项。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：从厨房窗户的水槽那里，妈妈可以俯瞰整个后院，那里没有什么能逃过她警惕的眼睛。A. impressed使印象深刻；B. escaped逃避；C. covered覆盖；D. widened加宽。根据前文“Mom could look over the entire backyard”可知，妈妈可以俯瞰整个后院，那里没有什么能逃过她警惕的眼睛。故选B项。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她会说：“你们正在把草坪给毁了！”爸爸则会回答：“我们是在培养男孩子啊。”A. inviting邀请；B. protecting保护；C. raising养育；D. discovering发现。根据前文“You’ re tearing up the grass!”可知，孩子们在后院玩耍，撕扯草坪，爸爸认为这是养育男孩的正常现象，所以用“raising boys”表达。故选C项。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：爸爸是个勤劳的人，但并不反对偶尔为了逗乐而搞点小丑似的滑稽动作。A. opposed反对的；B. devoted献身的；C. accustomed习惯的；D. addicted上瘾的。根据后文“And Mom knew that all too well.”以及下文爸爸在孩子们面前做滑稽动作的描述可知，爸爸并不反对偶尔为了逗乐而搞点小丑似的滑稽动作。be opposed to doing sth.为固定短语，意为“反对做某事”。故选A项。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一个夏天，爸爸决定在后院篱笆外的一棵橡树上建一个树屋。A. build建造；B. visit参观；C. decorate装饰；D. pick挑选。根据后文“a tree house in an oak just beyond the backyard fence”以及“with Dad hammering away on the only finished part — the floor.”可知，爸爸决定在橡树上建造一个树屋。故选A项。 【26题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这导致了一个美好的周六下午，爸爸在唯一完工的部分——地板上敲打着。A. cloudy多云的；B. boring无聊的；C. beautiful美好的；D. leisurely慢悠悠的，不慌不忙的。根据后文“with Dad hammering away on the only finished part — the floor.”描述的爸爸和孩子们在橡树下一起工作的温馨场景可知，这是一个美好的周六下午。故选C项。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当时，我和我的兄弟们在橡树下工作，做着爸爸分配给我们的工作。A. hated讨厌；B. assigned分配；C. obtained获得；D. created创造。根据前文“doing jobs that Dad”可知，孩子们在做着爸爸分配给他们的工作。故选B项。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：突然，我们看到地板的一角塌了。我弟弟尖叫着“爸爸！”而我惊恐地看着。A. anticipation预期；B. horror恐惧；C. confusion困惑；D. surprise惊讶。根据前文“Suddenly, we saw one corner of the floor give way.”可知，地板的一角塌了，这是一个危险的情况，所以作者感到惊恐。故选B项。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：爸爸伸手去抓最近的树枝，但它们太远了。A. roots根；B. houses房子；C. tools工具；D. branches树枝。根据前文“Dad decided to ________ a tree house in an oak just beyond the backyard fence.”可知，作者的爸爸是在后院篱笆外的一棵橡树上建一个树屋，当要滑下来的时候，爸爸试图抓住最近的树枝来稳住自己，但树枝太远了。故选D项。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他手脚并用地沿着倾斜的地板滑了下去，身体头朝下从边缘翻了出去。A. slid滑；B. rested休息；C. turned转动；D. fell落下。根据后文“on his hands and knees down the sloping floor,”爸爸做空翻的场景可知，爸爸在倾斜的地板上滑下去。故选A项。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：就在那一刻，妈妈碰巧走到水槽边，她看到爸爸在空中做了一个完美的空翻，然后安全地双脚着地。A. yard院子；B. pond池塘；C. house房子；D. sink水槽。根据前文“From the sink at the kitchen’s window, Mom could look over the entire backyard”可知，妈妈是从厨房窗户的水槽那里俯瞰整个后院的，所以此处指妈妈走到水槽边。故选D项。 【32题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：就在那一刻，妈妈碰巧走到水槽边，她看到爸爸在空中做了一个完美的空翻，然后安全地双脚着地。A. gently温柔地；B. awkwardly笨拙地；C. safely安全地；D. painfully痛苦地。根据后文“on his feet”可知，爸爸在空中做了一个完美的空翻后，安全地双脚着地。故选C项。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她立刻冲出去大喊：“Jack！别在孩子们面前炫耀！”A. helped帮助；B. pointed指出；C. set设置；D. stormed冲。根据后文“yelled ‘Jack! Quit ________ in front of the boys!’”可知，妈妈看到爸爸的危险动作后，立刻冲出去。故选D项。 【34题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：她立刻冲出去大喊：“Jack！别在孩子们面前炫耀！”A. making up编造；B. showing off炫耀；C. breaking down分解；D. standing out突出。根据前文“Dad perform a perfect somersault (空翻) in midair and land ________ on his feet.”可知，爸爸做了个完美的空翻，妈妈认为爸爸是在孩子们面前炫耀。故选B项。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：如果妈妈只知道……A. knew知道；B. remembered记得；C. suspected怀疑；D. emphasized强调。根据前文“This led to a ________ Saturday afternoon, with Dad hammering away on the only finished part — the floor. At the time, my brothers and I were working beneath the oak, doing jobs that Dad ________.”可知，此处描述的爸爸和孩子们一起工作的温馨场景，表示如果妈妈知道当时的真实情况（爸爸并不是在炫耀，而是在和孩子们一起工作），她可能会有不同的反应。故选A项。 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。 On January 20th, 2025, Chinese tech firm DeepSeek launched AI-DeepSeek-R1, a smart program that can solve math problems, write code, and answer ____36____ (various) of questions. It rivals top models like OpenAI’s GPT-40 but ____37____ (develop) at a much lower cost. The team spent only $5.58 million and used 2,048 computer chips over two months, proving that ____38____ (innovate) ideas can outperform large budgets. Unlike other AIs ____39____ rely on pre-prepared examples, R1 learns through self-improvement, similar to students practicing math. In a global math test, it can achieve a 79.8% accuracy rate, ____40____ (slight) surpassing OpenAI’s model. A basic version of R1 can run on low-cost computers, ____41____ (make) it accessible for schools and small businesses. R1 is also open-source, allowing free use and modification. On its first day online, over 19,000 programmers globally started projects ____42____ (study) it. Experiments with R1 cost just $10, ____43____ (compare) to $300 for other AIs, as noted by a German scientist. A Meta scientist praised it ____44____ “a world-changing free AI”. US tech companies are concerned. Meta plans to invest an additional $65 billion in AI research. Experts believe China is catching up quickly. Nature magazine called R1 “____45____ big step forward”, showing that smart ideas can beat expensive tools. With R1, China demonstrates that innovation and hard work, not just money, lead to great achievements. 【答案】36. varieties 37. is developed 38. innovative 39. that##which 40. slightly 41. making 42. to study 43. compared 44. as 45. a 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了2025年1月20日中国科技公司DeepSeek推出的人工智能程序 AI-DeepSeek-R1。 【36题详解】 考查名词。句意：2025年1月20日，中国科技公司DeepSeek推出了人工智能程序AI-DeepSeek-R1，这是一款能够解决数学问题、编写代码以及回答各种问题的智能程序。varieties of表示“各种各样的”，为固定搭配。故填varieties。 【37题详解】 考查时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：它可以与OpenAI的GPT-40等顶尖模型相媲美，但开发成本却低得多。空处为句子的谓语动词，句子主语it（指 AI-DeepSeek-R1）和develop之间是被动关系，且根据语境可知此处描述的是客观事实，应用一般现在时的被动语态，其结构为“am/is/are +过去分词”，主语it是第三人称单数。故填is developed。 【38题详解】 考查形容词。句意：该团队仅花费了558万美元，在两个月内使用了2048个计算机芯片，这证明了创新的想法可以胜过巨额预算。空处修饰名词ideas，应用形容词形式作定语，innovate的形容词形式是innovative，意为“创新的”。故填innovative。 【39题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：与其他依赖预先准备好的示例的人工智能不同，R1通过自我提升来学习，这类似于学生练习数学。空处引导限制性定语从句，修饰先行词other AIs，指物，且在从句中作主语，应用关系代词that或which引导。故填that/which。 【40题详解】 考查副词。句意：在一次全球数学测试中，它可以达到79.8%的准确率，略微超过了OpenAI的模型。空处修饰动词surpassing，应用副词形式作状语，slight的副词形式是slightly，意为“略微，稍微”。故填slightly。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：R1的基础版本可以在低成本的计算机上运行，这使得学校和小企业都能够使用它。空处是非谓语动词，作结果状语，表示自然而然的结果，应用现在分词形式。故填making。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在其上线的第一天，全球有超过1.9万名程序员启动了项目来研究它。此处表示目的，应用动词不定式形式作目的状语。故填to study。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：正如一位德国科学家所指出的，使用R1进行实验仅需花费10美元，而其他人工智能则需要 300 美元。空处是非谓语动词，compare和逻辑主语Experiments with R1之间是动宾关系，应用过去分词形式作状语。故填compared。 【44题详解】 考查介词。句意：一位Meta的科学家称赞它为“一款改变世界的免费人工智能”。praise...as...表示“称赞…… 为……”，为固定搭配。故填as。 【45题详解】 考查冠词。句意：《自然》杂志称R1是“向前迈出的一大步”，这表明聪明的想法可以胜过昂贵的工具。step为可数名词，此处为泛指，应用不定冠词修饰，且big的发音以辅音音素开头，应用a，故填a。 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，本学期你选修了你校外教Chris开设的“西方建筑欣赏”课程，但你发现许多同学课堂参与度不高。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：1. 分析原因；2. 提出建议。 注意：1. 词数80词左右；2. 可适当增加细节，使行文连贯注意。 Dear Chris, I am a student in your Western Architecture Appreciation course this term. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Dear Chris, I am a student in your Western Architecture Appreciation course this term. I’ve noticed that many classmates’ participation in class isn’t high. One reason might be that some students find the professional terms too difficult to understand. Also, the teaching methods seem a bit one-sided, lacking interaction. I suggest using more visual materials like videos to make the knowledge more accessible. You could also organize group discussions, which would encourage students to express their ideas and increase their engagement. Hope these suggestions help. Best regards, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文写作中的建议信。要求给外教Chris写封信，就其开设的“西方建筑欣赏”课程学生课堂参与度不高一事，给出自己的建议。 【详解】1.词汇积累 困难的：difficult→ complicated/challenging 建议：suggest→ propose/ recommend 鼓励：encourage→ motivate/ inspire 提高：increase→ improve/enhance 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Also, the teaching methods seem a bit one-sided, lacking interaction. 拓展句：Also, the teaching methods seem a bit one-sided, which lack interaction. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I’ve noticed that many classmates’ participation in class isn’t high.（运用了that引导的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】One reason might be that some students find the professional terms too difficult to understand.（运用了that引导的表语从句） 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。 “What is your name? ” is a question most frequently asked when people meet for the first time. But for me, it was the first challenge I encountered as an international student in Ireland. The pronunciation system of the Chinese language is quite different from that of English. For native speakers of English, some Chinese words are rather difficult to pronounce. My given name Qiuyu (秋雨), for instance, happened to be a great challenge for many of them. Every time I gave a self-introduction, I had to explain how to pronounce my name at least five times, yet they still could not say it the way I did. Once in a lecture, the professor tried repeating my name after me over and over in front of thirty classmates. I really did not know whether I should continue correcting him or simply drop the matter. I feared that my classmates might grow tired of my efforts or even lose patience with me. After all, I did care about how others would think of me. I realized that if I didn’t stop, the entire lecture would be ruined. “It’s okay, professor,” I shrugged (耸肩). The awkward moment ended with the class erupting into laughter. I forced a smile, unsure how to respond further. After that incident, I stopped acting as a “Chinese teacher.” Instead of correcting others when they were struggling to pronounce my name, I just smiled and nodded approvingly. This approach spared me the discomfort of having to over-explain. However, I soon found that by doing so, I might be losing something more important: the opportunity to share a small part of my cultural identity. 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。 In a class discussion, I was invited to explain the meaning of my name. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Many of my classmates got interested and came up to me after class. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: In a class discussion, I was invited to explain the meaning of my name. Standing up, I felt a mix of nervousness and excitement. “My name, Qiuyu, combines the characters for autumn and rain in Chinese,” I began, my voice steady. “Autumn represents harvest and maturity, while rain symbolizes nourishment and growth. Together, they embody a time of abundance and renewal.” As I spoke, I noticed the rapt attention of my classmates, their eyes reflecting curiosity and respect. It was a moment of connection, a bridge built between cultures through the simple act of sharing my name. Many of my classmates got interested and came up to me after class. They surrounded me, their questions pouring out like a stream. “What other names have beautiful meanings in Chinese?” “Can you teach us how to write our names in Chinese characters?” I smiled, feeling a warmth spread through me. I took out a piece of paper and began to sketch out characters, explaining each stroke and its significance. Through this interaction, I realized that by embracing my cultural identity, I was not only preserving my heritage but also enriching the lives of those around me. It was a small yet meaningful step towards fostering cultural understanding and appreciation. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述了作者作为国际学生在爱尔兰因中文名字发音难而遭遇挑战，之后在一次课堂讨论中分享名字含义，意识到分享文化身份重要性，并借此与同学增进文化理解的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“在课堂讨论中，我被邀请解释我名字的含义。”可知，第一段可描写作者在课堂讨论中解释自己名字的含义，并感受到同学们的专注和尊重，意识到这是一个文化交流的契机。 ②由第二段首句内容“我的许多同学都很感兴趣，下课后都来找我。”可知，第二段可描写课后同学们对作者名字背后的文化产生浓厚兴趣，纷纷提问，作者通过教他们写中文名字，进一步加深了彼此的文化理解和欣赏。 2.续写线索：课堂受邀请解释名字的含义——作者阐释名字的寓意——同学们专注倾听——同学们对名字背后的文化感兴趣——作者教他们写中文名字——感悟文化桥接 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①代表：represent/stand for ②解释：explain/illustrate ③保护：preserve/protect 情绪类 ①紧张：nervousness/tension ②兴奋：excitement/thrill 【点睛】【高分句型1】As I spoke, I noticed the rapt attention of my classmates, their eyes reflecting curiosity and respect.(运用了as引导的状语从句以及独立主格结构) 【高分句型2】Through this interaction, I realized that by embracing my cultural identity, I was not only preserving my heritage but also enriching the lives of those around me.(运用了that引导的宾语从句和“not only...but also...”连接两个并列结构) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025—2026学年度下学期2024级 期中考试英语试卷 考试时间：2026年4月24日 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. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At a store. B. At a bank. C. At a hotel. 2. What will the speakers do next? A. Explore the city. B. Eat out. C. Go to the library. 3. What is probably the man? A. A house owner. B. A repairman. C. A house agent. 4. What does the man tell Ava to do? A. Fetch the clothes. B. Cook dinner. C. Pick up the groceries. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A song. B. A band. C. A concert. 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6、7题。 6. What is people’s attitude toward the man’s team? A. Critical. B. Confident. C. Uncertain. 7. 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. 听第7段材料，回答8、9题。 8. How long is the celebration put off? A. For one day. B. For two days. C. For three days. 9. Who will the woman probably turn to for help? A. Helen. B. Sara. C. Carmen. 听第8段材料，回答10至12题。 10. Why can’t Tom meet Ms. Greenwell today? A. Ms. Greenwell doesn’t prepare well. B. It is not a good day for visits. C. He makes an unannounced visit. 11. Why does Tom come here? A. To call on his investors. B. To have business discussions. C. To attend a conference. 12. What does Tom want Ms. Greenwell to do? A. Give him a call later. B. Meet with him tomorrow. C. Visit his company next week. 听第9段材料，回答13至16题。 13. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a travel agency. B. In a bar. C. In a hotel. 14. How long will it take the man to get to the airport? A. 50 minutes. B. 25 minutes. C. 15 minutes. 15. What will the man do in thirty minutes? A. Pay the bill. B. Take a bus. C. Receive the receipt. 16. What does the man agree to do before leaving? A. Have a drink. B. Write a thank-you note. C. Sign the guest book. 听下面一段独白，回答17至20题。 17. How old is the speaker now? A. 35 years old. B. 25 years old. C. 10 years old. 18. What made the speaker frightened? A. He might be left alone in hospital. B. He might get shots. C. He might be ignored by doctors. 19. How did the nurse comfort the speaker? A. By listening to his refusal. B. By singing a song to him. C. By sitting in his room and reading. 20. Why was the speaker thankful for the nurse? A. She made him feel sleepy. B. She made him feel safe. C. She made him feel different from others. 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 With midterms and finals nearing, finding time to work out between all the studying and classes can be a challenge. But who says you must choose between studying and working out? This study break exercise routine is all you need to stay on track for your fitness goals. Better yet, it’s just 5 minutes long. How It Works For every hour of studying, take a 5-minute break to get up and move your body. This routine is filled with light cardio, bodyweight exercises, and dynamic stretches to wake your body up and prepare it for your next period of studying. This routine may be short but do it enough times throughout the day and the calories will add up! Routine Details 5 Minute Study Break Exercise Add Mindfulness Although you will benefit regardless of how well you perform the exercises, adding mindfulness can make it even more effective:  Pay Attention: Notice the sensations in your body as you move and stretch.  Breathe: Match movements to your breath — breathe in as you prepare, breathe out as you stretch or apply force.  Be Gentle: Don’t force stretches. Move within a comfortable range. Focusing on your body for these few minutes helps calm the mind. 1. Which two activities share the same duration? A. Squats and Upper Back Stretch. B. Jumping Jacks and Neck Circles. C. Shoulder Rolls and Reach Overs. D. Knee March and Hamstring Hang. 2. What is highly recommended to learn the moves? A. Sending a feedback email. B. Watching a guided video. C. Seeking a workout partner. D. Calling a fitness center. 3. Which can improve the workout results? A. Taking deep breaths in between. B. Rushing through the entire routine. C. Pushing each move to the maximum. D. Pairing movement with mental focus. B When my mother passed away a few years ago, my father was left alone in the large house they had shared for 50 years. Without her to watch out for him, he was worried about who would find him and help if “something happened”. My sister and I live in other states, so we hit on the idea that Dad could email us every morning when he awoke. Then “the Morning Report” was born. He’s usually up by the crack of dawn, and his half a dozen or so sentences are waiting for me in my inbox when I wake up. If there’s no email, I call him, or my sister does, to make sure everything is fine. The reports have become more than an everyday check though; they’re a sort of diary, a catalyst (催化剂) for more extended conversations, and source of insight into his life. Through these emails, Dad tells us about his routines. He might be heading to the grocery store for bananas, going to his cardiac-rehab (心脏康复) exercise class, or having lunch with friends. Recently he told us, “I’ve climbed halfway up Mount Washington!” Given his age and distance from New Hampshire, such a hike had been unlikely. Each email closes with “All my love, Dad.” When my mother was alive, that feeling was normally reserved for her. Now that she is gone, he shares those feelings and his experiences with us. For me, what started as a simple security measure has spawned deeper closeness. I’m grateful my father is still able to manage his computer and the Internet. I know the day will come when he’ll no longer be able to write the reports, and we’ll have to find other ways to keep track of one another. But until then, they are our way of knowing that another normal day has begun. 4. What was the original purpose of “the Morning Report”? A. To ensure the father’s safety. B. To track the father’s daily routines. C. To keep the father from feeling lonely. D. To help the father manage his large house. 5. What can be inferred about the father’s current life? A. He leads a lonely life. B. He stays active and engaged. C. He misses his wife very much. D. He is learning to use a computer. 6. Which is closest in meaning to the underlined word “spawned” in paragraph 5? A. Hidden. B. Weakened. C. Shadowed. D. Created. 7. What does the author imply about the future of “the Morning Report”? A. It will continue unchanged as long as the father lives. B. It may eventually be replaced by other ways of staying in touch. C. It has become less meaningful as the father grows older. D. It will be taken over by the sister when the father can no longer write. C You can almost see scientists criticize whenever a new Hollywood film, filled with scientific errors. But one astronomer voiced a suggestion — maybe it’s OK if a movie makes mistakes in the facts, as long as it gets the big picture right about science and scientists. Seth Shostak of the SETI Institute comes with his own experience on Hollywood sets. His biggest problem wasn’t with the alien (外星人) technology. Instead, he fought for the filmmakers to stop showing the scientists as data-calculating stereotypes (刻板印象). “Real scientists don’t describe an object entering the solar system as significant for the fact that it was not moving in an asteroidal ellipse (星状椭圆)…but moving at nearly three times ten-to the seventh meters per second,’” said Shostak. “More likely, they would say that there was ‘a rock headed our way’” “Besides trying to make his fictional versions more recognizably human, he emphasized the need for films to focus on conveying the scientific method rather than arguing about details. Another scientist disagreed, saying that inaccurate science could have consequences beyond fictional settings. Wayne Grody, a physician at UCLA, suggested that wrong depictions (描绘，刻画) of medicine could confuse viewers. “Perhaps some people do take away more science from their favorite films or television shows, but there is the court case (诉讼案件) where someone successfully charges Grey’s Anatomy with (实习医生格蕾) misleading them on a medical condition.” However, Shostak’s point seems work on the whole. Even medical educators have used shows to engage medical students to deal with medical issues. The power of big or small screen drama comes from persuasive characters that may represent brilliant doctors or scientific geniuses, but also have human quirks that allow viewers to empathize (共鸣). Such stories serve the purpose of helping explain science. After all, science fiction writer Isaac Asimov once remarked that science could become as mysterious and impossible to understand as magic. Storytellers may help shine a light into the foggy temple by creating relatable characters that practice science. 8. What is Seth Shostak’s main concern? A. The accuracy of alien technology depiction. B. The use of technical terms in scientific dialogue. C. The emphasis on conveying the scientific method. D. The close-minded description of scientists. 9. What does Wayne Grody imply by mentioning the potential case against Grey’s Anatomy? A. Fictional medical errors can result in serious real-world confusion. B. Television dramas are responsible for educating medical students. C. Viewers have become more critical of scientific details in shows. D. Courts should play a role in monitoring scientific content in media. 10. What does the underlined word “quirks” in the last paragraph probably mean? A. Talents. B. Ambitions. C. Characteristics. D. Weaknesses. 11. Which of the following proverbs best summarizes the main idea of the text? A. A picture is worth a thousand words. B. Don’t judge a book by its cover. C. Seeing the forest for the trees. D. Every coin has two sides. D A colorful colony of photosynthetic (光合的) cyanobacteria, known as blue-green algae (藻), has successfully powered a computer microprocessor for more than six months, according to a study published in the journal Energy & Environmental Science. The algae-computer system was placed in the window of biochemist Paolo Bombell’s home. What he saw next really blew his mind: It sat there from February to August, and all the while it was working. And even after the microprocessor has been disconnected, the cyanobacteria device continues to produce current. “Given the right conditions of light, temperature and water, I cannot predict when it will stop,” said Bombelli. Cyanobacteria harvest energy from sunlight and make it into food for themselves. For this study, the researchers put the power-providing microorganisms into a plastic and steel enclosure, about the size of an AA battery, along with an aluminum anode (铝正极). Throughout the experiment, the connected microprocessor was programmed to do a bunch of calculations, and then check its own work. It did this in a 45-minute period, followed by 15 minutes of standby, continuously for months with the cyanobacteria unit as its only power source. Even though the algae rely on a light source to feed, the bio-system continued to produce enough power to run the microprocessor in the dark. The scientists basically put down this phenomenon to leftovers. When there was light, the cyanobacteria cooked up an over-abundance of food, and when it was dark the microorganisms kept chewing on the extras. According to Chris Howe, senior author of the study, the results suggest that the little bio-based battery alternative could serve as a way to power small electronics without rare earth elements, which are in short supply and under growing demand. Plus, the system could also help bridge the electricity divide, providing another power supply for people in rural areas or low-income countries. Though the experiment’s results are promising, it’s important to keep in mind that the computer processor tested uses very little energy — requiring only 0.3 microwatts to run. More research is needed to know exactly how much the tiny AA-battery-sized device could scale up. Howe said, Putting one on your roof isn’t going to provide the power supply for your house at this stage.” 12. Which of the following facts about the algae-computer system surprised Bombelli? A. It can function without water. B. It can convert light into power. C. It can work for a long time. D. It can stand high temperatures. 13. What can we learn about the bio-system from paragraph 4? A. It stores light for later use. B. It works normally in the dark. C. It consumes little food in the dark. D. It produces food for people. 14. What will the research focus on next? A. How the device will work on the roof B. Whether the device’s size can be reduced. C. Whether the device can play a bigger role. D. How the device will adapt to new environments. 15. What is the best title for the passage? A. The Future of Household Electricity Supply B. Blue-Green Algae: A New Source of Food C. An Algae-Powered Device Runs Computer for Months D. A Promising Bio-Battery Creates the Miracle 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。 A visit to a botanical garden may seem like just another outdoor activity, but it offers unique experiences that go beyond a simple stroll among plants. ___16___ They are sanctuaries (庇护所) where people can escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and find peace amidst nature’s beauty. Visitors can unwind, explore the serene environment, and leave feeling refreshed. Beyond providing a place for relaxation, botanical gardens serve as educational hubs. They introduce visitors to a wide range of plant species from around the world, each labeled with information about its origin, ecological role, and significance. ___17___ By attending workshops, guided tours, and special exhibitions, visitors can deepen their understanding of plant biology, conservation, and sustainable practices. ___18___ For children, these gardens are like living classrooms where they can interact with nature through hands-on activities and interactive exhibits. Dedicated kids’ zones often feature storytelling sessions, games, and educational displays that make learning about plants fun and memorable. These experiences nurture a child’s curiosity and foster a lifelong appreciation for the environment. In addition, botanical gardens play a crucial role in conservation efforts. ___19___ They collaborate with research institutions to protect endangered species, maintain seed banks, and restore threatened habitats. Supporting botanical gardens not only helps preserve plant diversity but also strengthens global conservation initiatives. Finally, visiting a botanical garden can be a meaningful way to connect with loved ones. Whether enjoying a peaceful walk through the gardens or capturing photos of vibrant blooms, these shared moments help create lasting memories and deepen bonds, all while cultivating a renewed sense of wonder for the natural world. ___20___ A. The experience fosters both relaxation and togetherness. B. They are vital to protecting plant diversity and ecosystems. C. Botanical gardens are much more than collections of plants. D. Nature reserves provide valuable insights for curious visitors. E. Visitors can participate in seasonal events and themed exhibitions. F. Many gardens offer specially designed areas that cater to young visitors. G. Apart from being informative, they are committed to an educational mission. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Consisting of a gigantic yard, a wooded ravine (沟壑), and a small pond, the property where I grew up was a perfect place for seven boys. Situated next to the ravine, our house dominated the ____21____. From the sink at the kitchen’s window, Mom could look over the entire backyard, where nothing ____22____ her watchful eyes. She’d say, “You’re tearing up the grass!” Dad would reply, “We’re ____23____ boys.” Dad was a hard-working man, but not ____24____ to the occasional clowning-around-for-a-laugh. And Mom knew that all too well. One summer, Dad decided to ____25____ a tree house in an oak just beyond the backyard fence. This led to a ____26____ Saturday afternoon, with Dad hammering away on the only finished part — the floor. At the time, my brothers and I were working beneath the oak, doing jobs that Dad ____27____. Suddenly, we saw one corner of the floor give way. My brother screamed “Dad! ” while I watched in ____28____. Dad grabbed for the nearest ____29____, but they were too far away. He ____30____ on his hands and knees down the sloping floor, and his body launched head first over the side. At that precise moment, Mom happened to step to the ____31____, where she witnessed Dad perform a perfect somersault (空翻) in midair and land ____32____ on his feet. Immediately, she ____33____ out and yelled “Jack! Quit ____34____ in front of the boys!” After Mom walked back into the house, Dad looked at his sons, and we all burst out laughing. If Mom only ____35____… 21. A. sky B. earth C. market D. landscape 22. A. impressed B. escaped C. covered D. widened 23. A. inviting B. protecting C. raising D. discovering 24. A. opposed B. devoted C. accustomed D. addicted 25. A. build B. visit C. decorate D. pick 26. A. cloudy B. boring C. beautiful D. leisurely 27. A. hated B. assigned C. obtained D. created 28. A. anticipation B. horror C. confusion D. surprise 29. A. roots B. houses C. tools D. branches 30. A. slid B. rested C. turned D. fell 31. A. yard B. pond C. house D. sink 32. A. gently B. awkwardly C. safely D. painfully 33. A. helped B. pointed C. set D. stormed 34. A. making up B. showing off C. breaking down D. standing out 35. A. knew B. remembered C. suspected D. emphasized 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。 On January 20th, 2025, Chinese tech firm DeepSeek launched AI-DeepSeek-R1, a smart program that can solve math problems, write code, and answer ____36____ (various) of questions. It rivals top models like OpenAI’s GPT-40 but ____37____ (develop) at a much lower cost. The team spent only $5.58 million and used 2,048 computer chips over two months, proving that ____38____ (innovate) ideas can outperform large budgets. Unlike other AIs ____39____ rely on pre-prepared examples, R1 learns through self-improvement, similar to students practicing math. In a global math test, it can achieve a 79.8% accuracy rate, ____40____ (slight) surpassing OpenAI’s model. A basic version of R1 can run on low-cost computers, ____41____ (make) it accessible for schools and small businesses. R1 is also open-source, allowing free use and modification. On its first day online, over 19,000 programmers globally started projects ____42____ (study) it. Experiments with R1 cost just $10, ____43____ (compare) to $300 for other AIs, as noted by a German scientist. A Meta scientist praised it ____44____ “a world-changing free AI”. US tech companies are concerned. Meta plans to invest an additional $65 billion in AI research. Experts believe China is catching up quickly. Nature magazine called R1 “____45____ big step forward”, showing that smart ideas can beat expensive tools. With R1, China demonstrates that innovation and hard work, not just money, lead to great achievements. 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，本学期你选修了你校外教Chris开设的“西方建筑欣赏”课程，但你发现许多同学课堂参与度不高。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：1. 分析原因；2. 提出建议。 注意：1. 词数80词左右；2. 可适当增加细节，使行文连贯注意。 Dear Chris, I am a student in your Western Architecture Appreciation course this term. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 “What is your name? ” is a question most frequently asked when people meet for the first time. But for me, it was the first challenge I encountered as an international student in Ireland. The pronunciation system of the Chinese language is quite different from that of English. For native speakers of English, some Chinese words are rather difficult to pronounce. My given name Qiuyu (秋雨), for instance, happened to be a great challenge for many of them. Every time I gave a self-introduction, I had to explain how to pronounce my name at least five times, yet they still could not say it the way I did. Once in a lecture, the professor tried repeating my name after me over and over in front of thirty classmates. I really did not know whether I should continue correcting him or simply drop the matter. I feared that my classmates might grow tired of my efforts or even lose patience with me. After all, I did care about how others would think of me. I realized that if I didn’t stop, the entire lecture would be ruined. “It’s okay, professor,” I shrugged (耸肩). The awkward moment ended with the class erupting into laughter. I forced a smile, unsure how to respond further. After that incident, I stopped acting as a “Chinese teacher.” Instead of correcting others when they were struggling to pronounce my name, I just smiled and nodded approvingly. This approach spared me the discomfort of having to over-explain. However, I soon found that by doing so, I might be losing something more important: the opportunity to share a small part of my cultural identity. 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。 In a class discussion, I was invited to explain the meaning of my name. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Many of my classmates got interested and came up to me after class. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $