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2027届高二第七次阶段性练习英语试题 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 tea will the man prepare for the woman? A. Lemon tea. B. Rose tea. C. White tea. 2. What does the woman mean? A. She hopes to live next to the man. B. The neighborhood is fully occupied. C. Someone is planning to move out. 3. How does Anna feel about chemistry exam? A. Anxious. B. Confident. C. Depressed. 4. Why does the woman thank the man? A. For offering a solution. B. For listening to her issues. C. For accepting her apology. 5. Which industry does the woman probably work in? A. Health care. B. Beauty products. C. Customer service. 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。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6. Where are the speakers? A. In a gym. B. At school. C. In an airport. 7. What will the woman do next? A. Fly to Greece. B. Meet her co-worker. C. Go shopping. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Mother and son. B. Manager and employee. C. Coach and athlete. 9. What does the woman decide to do? A. Rearrange the race. B. Reschedule her trip. C. Recheck her calendar. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 10. Who wrote to Jonas? A. The singer Judie. B. His college newspaper. C. Judie’s PR company. 11. What do we know about Judie’s mother? A. She used to be an engineer. B. She recovered from an illness. C. She worked as a school teacher. 12. What did Judie do in 2005? A. She quit school. B. She made a fortune. C. She left New York. 13. What will the man do next? A. Explain why Judie left college. B. Talk about Judie’s career start. C. Share more about Judie’s family. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 14. Where did the man get the information about the schools? A. From the government office. B. From a training center. C. From local schools. 15. How many high schools are there in total? A. Two. B. Three. C. Five. 16. What does the speakers’ daughter have a talent for? A. Fashion. B. Music. C. Sports. 17. Which school might the speakers choose for their daughter? A. The Community School. B. The Grammar School. C. The Art School. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18. What is the speech mainly about? A. AI tools. B. AI Art. C. AI services. 19. Why are some artists unhappy with AI companies? A. AI companies steal their works. B. AI companies make art valueless. C. AI companies may defeat artists. 20. What is the speaker’s attitude towards the topic? A. Optimistic. B. Critical. C. Objective. 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 Smart devices aren’t magic; they’re just connected machines with intelligent systems to help you work more efficiently and save time and money. They don’t directly lower the cost of heating your home or washing your clothes, but they do help you make better choices that bring great savings. Take, for example, a smart plug (插头) in the basement that controls a wall heater: it is a 1500W unit, and in the winter, it usually runs for a few hours per day as needed. With the smart plug, you can make sure it’s off at night and when you leave the house without having to remember to turn it off by hand. If it is used even one hour less per day, that adds up to $8 in savings per month — enough to quickly cover the cost of the smart plug itself. Devices and thermostats (恒温器) with built-in smart technology can be even more cost-efficient, since they can operate during off-peak hours or learn from your daily habits. Typical cost savings of common smart devices Device Smart vs. standard Average savings per year Savings percent Notes Smart washer $900 vs. $600 $20 - $35 10% to 15% Mostly from cold cycles and off-peak use Smart dryer $1,000 vs. $700 $25 - $50 15% to 20% Heat pump and scheduling combination Smart fridge $2,000 vs. $1,200 $10 - $20 5% to 10% Minor direct savings; more convenience Smart plug and power board $25 vs. $10 $10 - $15 — Cuts wasted power from devices Note that while the costs listed are typical regular prices, many affordable smart devices are likely available from your energy provider at a huge discount. 1. What can help cover the cost of the smart plug quickly? A. Running it at night. B. Turning it off by yourself. C. Using it during off-peak hours. D. Reducing its daily use by one hour. 2. Which device saves most yearly according to the table? A. Smart washer. B. Smart fridge. C. Smart dryer. D. Smart plug. 3. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To list data. B. To prove value. C. To teach skills. D. To compare prices. 【答案】1. D 2. C 3. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍智能设备的作用及常见智能设备的成本节省情况，体现其价值。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“If it is used even one hour less per day, that adds up to $8 in savings per month — enough to quickly cover the cost of the smart plug itself.(如果每天少用一小时，每月就能节省8美元——足以快速覆盖智能插头本身的成本)”可知，将智能插头的日常使用时间减少一小时，就能快速覆盖其成本。故选D项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据表格中的“Average savings per year(每年平均节省金额)”可知：智能洗衣机每年节省20-35美元，智能烘干机每年节省25-50美元，智能冰箱每年节省10-20美元，智能插头每年节省10-15美元。对比可知，智能烘干机每年节省的金额最多。故选C项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Smart devices aren’t magic; they’re just connected machines with intelligent systems to help you work more efficiently and save time and money.(智能设备并非魔法；它们只是带有智能系统的联网机器，帮助你更高效地工作，节省时间和金钱)”、第二段智能插头的节省案例，以及表格中各类智能设备的节省数据可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是证明智能设备的价值。故选B项。 B People usually wash their produce before eating to remove residue (残留) from pesticides. But are your fruits and vegetables really clean enough to eat? 14-year-old Sirish Subash from Georgia has won the 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge for inventing an AI-based handheld pesticide detector called PestiSCAND that is very accurate in detecting pesticide residue. Now in its 17th year, the Challenge supports middle school students to think creatively and apply STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) principles to discover real-world solutions. When the finalists are chosen, they are paired with a 3M scientist who guides them over the summer to help turn their ideas from just concepts to prototypes (雏形). Sirish spent four months competing against nine other finalists and secured his win at the final challenge events at 3M’s global headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota that were held on October 14 and 15, 2024. The finalists had to traverse a series of interactive challenges and were evaluated on their innovation, application of STEM, as well as their ability to inspire others. Sirish’s journey to winning the award came from watching his mother washing vegetables and fruits and reminding him to always do so. He wondered whether washing actually made a difference. Since 70 percent of the produce in the US has pesticide residue that is linked to illnesses like cancer, it’s very important to know if the fruits and vegetables are safe to eat. That’s what PestiSCAND is designed to do. The device works by shining light on the surface of the produce and measuring the wavelengths that bounce (反射) back. Sirish tested the device on more than 12,000 foods including strawberries, apples and tomatoes. PestiSCAND uses a sensor and AI-based processor to achieve an accuracy of over 85 percent. Sirish aims at making this technology widely accessible so that consumers will be able to make safe food choices. But he still believes you should wash your produce anyway. 4. What is the function of PestiSCAND? A. To treat cancer. B. To clean vegetables. C. To detect pesticide residue. D. To promote the growth of fruits. 5. What does the underlined word “traverse” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Note down. B. Give up. C. Miss out. D. Get through. 6. What can we learn from the text? A. Sirish put a lot of effort into his invention. B. PestiSCAND came on the market last year. C. Sirish’s mother was strict about his education. D. The 3M scientists mustn’t provide help for the finalists. 7. What does Sirish suggest people do? A. Order a piece of PestiSCAND. B. Wash produce before eating it. C. Buy fresh produce as often as possible. D. Enter as many competitions as they can. 【答案】4. C 5. D 6. A 7. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。14岁的Sirish Subash发明了一种基于人工智能的手持式农药检测仪，可以非常精确地检测农药残留。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“14-year-old Sirish Subash from Georgia has won the 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge for inventing an AI-based handheld pesticide detector called PestiSCAND that is very accurate in detecting pesticide residue.(来自佐治亚州的14岁少年西里什·苏巴什（Sirish Subash）凭借一款名为PestiSCAND基于人工智能的手持农药检测器赢得了2024年3M青年科学家挑战赛，该检测器在检测农药残留方面非常准确)”可知，PestiSCAND的功能是检测农药残留，故选C。 【5题详解】 词句猜测题。根据画线词前“Sirish spent four months competing against nine other finalists and secured his win at the final challenge events at 3M’s global headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota that were held on October 14 and 15, 2024. (西里什花了四个月的时间与其他九名决赛选手竞争，并在2024年10月14日和15日在尼苏达州圣保罗3M全球总部举行的最终挑战活动中赢得了胜利。)”及画线词后“a series of interactive challenges and were evaluated on their innovation, application of STEM, as well as their ability to inspire others.(一系列互动挑战，并在创新、STEM应用以及激励他人方面的能力进行评估。)”可推断，Sirish与其他九名决赛选手竞争，要想获得胜利，选手应该是必须通过一系列互动挑战，由此可推知，画线词的意思和Get through(通过)最接近。故选D。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Sirish tested the device on more than 12,000 foods including strawberries, apples and tomatoes.(西里什在包括草莓、苹果和西红柿在内的12000多种食物上测试了这种设备。)”可知，Sirish在12000多种食物上测试了这种设备，这是很费精力的，由此可推知，他在发明上花了很多精力。故选A。 【7题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Sirish aims at making this technology widely accessible so that consumers will be able to make safe food choices. But he still believes you should wash your produce anyway.(西里什的目标是让这项技术广泛普及，这样消费者就能做出安全的食物选择。但他仍然认为你应该清洗你的农产品)”可知，Sirish建议人们食用农产品之前要清洗一下。故选B。 C Are you an open book, your face broadcasting every passing emotion, or more of a “poker face”, not showing what you are feeling? Scientists at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) say that wearing your heart on your face could actually give you a significant social advantage. The study, led by Eithne Kavanagh, a research fellow at NTU’s School of Social Sciences, involving over 1,300 participants, noticed striking variations in how much people moved their faces during conversations. Importantly, this expressiveness emerged as a stable individual quality. People displayed similar levels of facial expressiveness across different contexts, with different social partners, and even over time periods up to four months. The researchers say that facial expressiveness is linked to personality, with more agreeable individuals displaying more lively faces. Facial expressiveness can also translate into concrete social benefits. In a negotiation (谈判) task, more expressive individuals are more likely to secure a larger slice of a reward. The researchers suggest that agreeable, dynamic facial expressions may serve as a tool for building good relationships and smoothing over conflicts. Across the board, the results point to facial expressiveness serving an “affiliative (有亲和力的) function”, or a social glue that develops liking and smoother interactions. Expressiveness is also linked to being seen as more “readable”, suggesting that a lively face makes one’s intentions and mental states easier for others to interpret. Beyond frequency of facial movements, people who employ facial expressions more strategically to suit social goals, such as looking friendly in a greeting, are also more well-liked. The findings challenge the “poker face” common belief that a still and unemotional appearance is always most advantageous. Instead, they suggest that for most people, allowing one’s face to mirror inner states and intentions can invite warmer reactions. As the researchers conclude, “Being facially expressive is socially advantageous.” So, next time you catch yourself making lines on your forehead, or flashing a smile, know that your face just might be working on your behalf. 8. How does the author introduce the topic in the first paragraph? A. By making a comparison. B. By giving an example. C. By providing a definition. D. By listing statistics. 9. What may facial expressiveness act as in negotiation settings? A. A method to hide personality. B. A way to frighten competitors. C. A strategy to settle disagreement. D. A tool to show personal qualities. 10. What is a common misunderstanding about “poker face” according to the passage? A. It helps people gain more trust during negotiations. B. It makes a person appear more friendly and approachable. C. It is often a very beneficial way to present oneself. D. It is a skill that can be easily learned through practice. 11. What may the author advise based on the findings of the study? A. Always wearing a still face. B. Learning to be an open book. C. Speaking out inner emotions. D. Forcing a smile through tears. 【答案】8. A 9. C 10. C 11. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项关于面部表情表达力的研究，研究发现面部表情丰富的人更容易获得社交优势，挑战了“扑克脸”更有益的传统观念。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“Are you an open book, your face broadcasting every passing emotion, or more of a “poker face”, not showing what you are feeling? Scientists at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) say that wearing your heart on your face could actually give you a significant social advantage.(你是一本打开的书，脸上流露着每一种情感，还是更像“扑克脸”，不表露自己的感受？诺丁汉特伦特大学的科学家表示，把你的情绪表露在脸上，实际上可能会给你带来显著的社交优势)”可知，作者通过对比“情绪外露”和“面无表情”这两种类型来引入话题。故选A项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“In a negotiation (谈判) task, more expressive individuals are more likely to secure a larger slice of a reward. The researchers suggest that agreeable, dynamic facial expressions may serve as a tool for building good relationships and smoothing over conflicts. (在谈判任务中，表情更丰富的人更有可能获得更大份额的奖励。研究人员认为，友善、生动的面部表情可能成为建立良好关系和化解冲突的工具)”可知，在谈判环境中，面部表情表达力是化解冲突的工具，可以作为化解分歧的策略。故选C项。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“The findings challenge the “poker face” common belief that a still and unemotional appearance is always most advantageous. (这些发现挑战了“扑克脸”这一普遍观念，即静止、不带情绪的外表总是最有利的)”可知，关于“扑克脸”的一个常见误解是它是一种非常有益的自我表现方式。故选C项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Instead, they suggest that for most people, allowing one’s face to mirror inner states and intentions can invite warmer reactions. (相反，研究表明，对大多数人来说，让面部表情反映内心状态和意图可以引发更温暖的回应)”以及“Being facially expressive is socially advantageous. (面部表情丰富在社交上是有利的)”可知，基于研究结果，作者可能会建议人们学会做一本“打开的书”，即情绪外露、表情丰富。故选B项。 D Do you ever find yourself randomly thinking back to the times we wandered, collecting wildflowers and smiling beneath the sky? That feeling is often referred to as nostalgia (怀旧). Psychologists have defined nostalgia as a self-conscious, social emotion, bittersweet but dominantly positive. It comes from our happy memories and our desire to go back to the past and reconnect with the people we cared about. Often, nostalgia involves sensory stimuli. On some occasions, the smell of autumn leaves might generate a fierce longing for your childhood home. Almost everyone can experience nostalgia, although its object tends to vary throughout life. One survey conducted by the psychologist Krystine Irene Batcho found that younger people felt more nostalgia for pets, toys, and holidays than did older people, who felt it more strongly for music. In contrast to its links to negative emotions, nostalgia doesn’t make us sadder. Rather, nostalgia is a defensive response to unhappiness, one that brings relief from a negative mood. Research from 2006 shows that nostalgia can actually strengthen social ties, improve self-esteem, and uplift our mood. Other studies suggest that it can also enhance our view of life’s meaning, reduce fear of death, boost spirituality, and increase optimism. Scholars remain uncertain about the precise mechanism behind the effectiveness of nostalgia; however, some suggest that reflecting on joyful memories strengthens our sense of self-worth and belonging, particularly during times of loneliness or self-doubt. Its power lets the happiness of the past overcome the current unpleasantness, offering a bit of escape from tough times. To form stronger connections, we can establish traditions around shared past experiences in families, friend groups, and workplaces. Observing special occasions like childhood sports or post-college meetups can give us something to look forward to. Perhaps because it is so powerful and complex, nostalgia has received magical treatment from poets and writers. “The past is hidden somewhere outside the realm (领域), beyond the reach of intellect,” Marcel Proust wrote. 12. Why does the author mention “autumn leaves” in the second paragraph? A. To illustrate the complexity of nostalgia. B. To emphasize the joyful nature of nostalgia. C. To clarify nostalgia’s connection to our senses. D. To stress individual variety of experiencing nostalgia. 13. What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A. The mismatch between two findings. B. The potential benefits of nostalgia. C. The impact of nostalgia on personal mood. D. The mechanisms behind nostalgia’s effects. 14. What does the author suggest us do in paragraph 4? A. Create shared traditions for bonding and joy. B. Record the social gatherings regularly. C. Recognize the unnecessary social gatherings. D. Say no to the concept of escapism. 15. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Nostalgia: Why We Should Avoid Reflecting on the Past B. Nostalgia: A Shelter Against the Unhappiness of Our Life C. A Nostalgia Warning: Our Mental Health Being Attacked D. Power of Nostalgia: Struggling for an Irreplaceable Present 【答案】12. C 13. B 14. A 15. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了怀旧的定义、产生原因、影响以及我们应如何利用怀旧来增强社交关系和自我价值感。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Often, nostalgia involves sensory stimuli. On some occasions, the smell of autumn leaves might generate a fierce longing for your childhood home.”（怀旧通常涉及感官刺激。有时候，秋天的树叶的气味可能会引发对你儿时家的强烈思念。）可知，作者提到“秋天的树叶”是为了说明怀旧与我们的感官的联系。故选C。 【13题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第三段的内容“In contrast to its links to negative emotions, nostalgia doesn’t make us sadder. Rather, nostalgia is a defensive response to unhappiness, one that brings relief from a negative mood. Research from 2006 shows that nostalgia can actually strengthen social ties, improve self-esteem, and uplift our mood. Other studies suggest that it can also enhance our view of life’s meaning, reduce fear of death, boost spirituality, and increase optimism.”（与它与负面情绪的联系相反，怀旧并不会让我们更悲伤。更确切地说，怀旧是对不快乐的一种防御反应，它能让你从消极情绪中解脱出来。2006年的研究表明，怀旧实际上可以加强社会联系，提高自尊，提升我们的情绪。其他研究表明，它还可以增强我们对生命意义的看法，减少对死亡的恐惧，提升精神，增加乐观情绪。），可以看出这一段主要讲述了怀旧的潜在好处，如增强社交关系、提高自尊、提升我们的心情等。故选B。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段“To form stronger connections, we can establish traditions around shared past experiences in families, friend groups, and workplaces. Observing special occasions like childhood sports or post-college meetups can give us something to look forward to.”（为了形成更强的联系，我们可以在家庭、朋友圈和工作场所建立围绕共享过去经历的传统。）可推知，作者建议我们创建共享的传统以增强联系和快乐。故选A。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据全文内容以及第四段“Scholars remain uncertain about the precise mechanism behind the effectiveness of nostalgia; however, some suggest that reflecting on joyful memories strengthens our sense of self-worth and belonging, particularly during times of loneliness or self-doubt. Its power lets the happiness of the past overcome the current unpleasantness, offering a bit of escape from tough times.”（学者们仍然不确定怀旧效应背后的确切机制；然而，一些人认为，回忆快乐的记忆可以增强我们的自我价值感和归属感，尤其是在孤独或自我怀疑的时候。它的力量可以让过去的快乐克服当前的不愉快，为艰难时期提供一点逃避。），文章主要讲述了怀旧的定义、产生原因、影响以及我们应如何利用怀旧来增强社交关系和自我价值感，因此B选项“怀旧：我们生活中的避难所”最能概括全文内容。故选B。 第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 In an ever-changing economic landscape, the importance of saving money cannot be overstated. However, developing strategies for growing savings may seem difficult for many. Here’s a piece of good news. ____16____ This article will explore some easy and effective ways to grow your savings without compromising your current lifestyle. ____17____ Saving your change may seem small and simple, but the savings can significantly increase over time. There are both traditional and digital ways to carry out this strategy. The classic method involves using a change jar, where you collect loose change daily and deposit it into the jar. Additionally, digital savings apps offer a new way to round up your savings. Pack your lunch. ____18____ By taking your lunch to work or school, you can prevent the costs of daily take-out meals and other food expenses, which can add up significantly over time. Packing your lunch saves money and empowers you to take charge of your nutrition and make wise choices that align with your financial and health goals. Sell items you don’t need. Selling items you don’t need is a simple way to boost your savings and clear up your space. There are plenty of second-hand sales platforms. ____19____ By recognizing items that no longer serve a purpose in your life, you can set them aside for sale and turn them into extra cash. Shop with a list. Shopping with a list is a powerful technique that can help you avoid overspending and make more intentional purchases. Creating a well-thought-out grocery list before heading to the store can help you minimize unnecessary impulse buying and stay focused on your planned purchases. Furthermore, when you plan meals and shop accordingly, you can buy the exact groceries you need. ____20____ A. Little by little, save your loose change. B. These energy-saving practices boost your finances. C. With them, turning unused belongings into cash is easy. D. Increase your income, and you can increase your savings. E. Individuals can effortlessly add to their savings with right approaches. F. This approach can help you reduce food waste and save money in the process. G. This is an effective way to save money daily and promote healthier eating habits. 【答案】16. E 17. A 18. G 19. C 20. F 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章介绍了几个简单且有效的增加储蓄的方法。 【16题详解】 前文“However, developing strategies for growing savings may seem difficult for many. Here’s a piece of good news.(然而，对于许多人来说，制定储蓄增长策略可能看起来颇具难度。这里有一则好消息)”指出很多人觉得攒钱增储很难，转折说有好消息，后文“This article will explore some easy and effective ways to grow your savings without compromising your current lifestyle.(本文将探讨一些简单且有效的增加储蓄的方法，同时又不会影响当前的生活方式)”说明本文介绍简单有效的攒钱方法，由此推知空处应承接前文，说明好消息是什么，与后文介绍增加储蓄的方法相呼应，E选项“用对方法，人们就能轻松增加储蓄”承上启下，符合语境。故选E。 【17题详解】 空处是段落主题句，根据后文“Saving your change may seem small and simple, but the savings can significantly increase over time.(攒零钱看似微不足道且简单易行，但随着时间的推移，这些储蓄金额会大幅增加)”可知，本段是介绍“存零钱”这个攒钱方法，A选项“一点一点地攒下你的零钱”符合语境，故选A。 【18题详解】 根据主题句“Pack your lunch.(自带午餐)”可知，本段主题是自带午餐，后文“By taking your lunch to work or school, you can prevent the costs of daily take-out meals and other food expenses, which can add up significantly over time. Packing your lunch saves money and empowers you to take charge of your nutrition and make wise choices that align with your financial and health goals.(通过自带午餐去上班或上学，你可以避免日常外卖餐食和其他食品费用的支出，而这些费用随着时间的推移会累积得相当可观。自带午餐能节省开支，并让你能够掌控自己的营养摄入，做出符合你的财务和健康目标的明智选择)”提到既可以省下外卖钱，还能控制营养、符合健康目标。G选项“这是日常存钱、培养更健康饮食习惯的有效方法”，同时对应了攒钱和健康两个点，衔接后文。故选G。 【19题详解】 前文“Sell items you don’t need. Selling items you don’t need is a simple way to boost your savings and clear up your space. There are plenty of second-hand sales platforms.(出售你不需要的物品是增加储蓄和清理空间的简单方法。有很多二手销售平台)”指出出售不需要的物品可增加储蓄且有很多二手销售平台，空处应说明这些平台的作用。C选项“有了它们，把闲置物品换成现金很容易”中them指代前文的“platforms”，符合语境，说明了二手销售平台能让闲置物品轻松变现金，衔接自然。故选C。 【20题详解】 前文“Creating a well-thought-out grocery list before heading to the store can help you minimize unnecessary impulse buying and stay focused on your planned purchases. Furthermore, when you plan meals and shop accordingly, you can buy the exact groceries you need.(在前往商店之前先精心制定一份购物清单，可以帮助您减少不必要的冲动购买行为，并保持专注于您计划中的购买事项。此外，当您规划好膳食并据此进行购物时，就能买到您真正需要的全部商品)”提到列购物清单能减少冲动消费，只买自己需要的准确分量的食材，空处应总结其好处。F选项“这个方法可以帮你减少食物浪费，同时实现攒钱”指出该方法能减少食物浪费并省钱，与前文逻辑一致。故选F。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（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。 Mrs. Reed noticed the empty lot in her community was overgrown with weeds, a dull spot in the lively neighborhood. The once-abandoned area was filled with dry grass and scattered (分散的) garbage, which not only ____21____ the neighborhood’s beauty but also wasted valuable space. Instead of complaining. Mrs. Reed ____22____ to take action. She knocked on every neighbor’s door, warmly ____23____ they work together to turn the messy lot into a dynamic community garden. At first, only a few people ____24____ — young parents hoping to teach their kids about nature, retired elders looking for a relaxing pastime, and even some teens ____25____ to find a meaningful activity to fill their weekends. They gathered every weekend, rolling up their sleeves to work hard: clearing weeds, turning hard soil with shovels (铲子), and carefully ____26____ plots so that everyone had their own small area to tend. Kids ____27____ beside their grandparents, gently planting seeds and watering them with small buckets; young adults brought their own gardening tools to share; busy office workers woke up early every morning to water the plants before going to work, ____28____ they grew well. Slowly but steadily, the empty lot ____29____. It wasn’t just a garden anymore; it ____30____ a warm gathering place where neighbors chatted happily, helped each other out, and built closer bonds. Passers-by often stopped to ____31____ the beautiful garden. Mrs. Reed always smiled and said, “A small idea, when acted on together, can change a place ____32____.” Kindness and cooperation don’t need grand ____33____ — they start with one person brave enough to take the first step, and grow when everyone is willing to join in and contribute their bit. The garden became a ____34____ of community spirit. Neighbors who once barely exchanged greetings now shared stories over watering cans and harvest baskets. The ____35____ from an ignored lot to a cherished shared space taught everyone the power of collective action. 21. A. ruined B. created C. saved D. challenged 22. A. decided B. agreed C. refused D. pretended 23. A. urging B. claiming C. suggesting D. confirming 24. A. watched B. hesitated C. protested D. participated 25. A. content B. eager C. reluctant D. qualified 26. A. drawing B. building C. dividing D. finding 27. A. bent down B. dropped off C. stood up D. settled in 28. A. guessing B. ensuring C. doubting D. ignoring 29. A. shrank B. faded C. spread D. transformed 30. A. broke into B. ran into C. turned into D. looked into 31. A. overlook B. paint C. avoid D. admire 32. A. slightly B. completely C. hardly D. cautiously 33. A. tools B. reasons C. gestures D. principles 34. A. living lesson B. real deal C. tough nut D. dead loss 35. A. issue B. journey C. trend D. distance 【答案】21. A 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. C 31. D 32. B 33. C 34. A 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述里德夫人号召邻居们一起把社区里的一块空地杂草丛生、垃圾散落的空地变成一个充满活力的社区花园，也让大家明白了集体行动的力量。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这片曾经被遗弃的区域布满了干草和散落的垃圾，这不仅破坏了社区的美观，还浪费了宝贵的空间。A. ruined破坏；B. created创造；C. saved拯救；D. challenged挑战。根据上文“The once-abandoned area was filled with dry grass and scattered (分散的) garbage”可知，杂草丛生、垃圾散落会破坏社区的美观。故选A项。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：里德夫人没有抱怨，而是决定采取行动。A. decided决定；B. agreed同意；C. refused拒绝；D. pretended假装。根据下文“She knocked on every neighbor’s door”可知，里德夫人决定采取行动。故选A项。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她敲开每个邻居的门，热情地建议他们一起努力，把这个杂乱的地方变成一个充满活力的社区花园。A. urging催促；B. claiming声称；C. suggesting建议；D. confirming确认。根据下文“they work together to turn the messy lot into a dynamic community garden”可知，是建议邻居们一起把空地变成花园。故选C项。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：起初，只有少数人参与——年轻的父母希望教孩子了解大自然，退休的老人寻找一种轻松的消遣方式，甚至还有一些青少年渴望找到一项有意义的活动来充实他们的周末。A. watched观看；B. hesitated犹豫；C. protested抗议；D. participated参与。根据下文“young parents hoping to teach their kids about nature, retired elders looking for a relaxing pastime, and even some teens”可知，这些人是参与这项活动的人。故选D项。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：起初，只有少数人参与——年轻的父母希望教孩子了解大自然，退休的老人寻找一种轻松的消遣方式，甚至还有一些青少年渴望找到一项有意义的活动来充实他们的周末。A. content满足的；B. eager渴望的；C. reluctant不情愿的；D. qualified有资格的。根据下文“to find a meaningful activity to fill their weekends”可知，青少年渴望找到有意义的活动充实周末。eager to do sth.意为“渴望做某事”，符合青少年想参与有意义活动的心情。故选B项。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们每个周末都聚在一起，卷起袖子努力工作：清除杂草，用铲子翻硬土，仔细划分地块，以便每个人都有自己的小块地来照料。A. drawing画；B. building建造；C. dividing划分；D. finding发现。根据下文“so that everyone had their own small area to tend”可知是划分种植区域。故选C项。 【27题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：孩子们在祖父母身边弯下腰，轻轻地播种，用小桶浇水；A. bent down弯腰；B. dropped off下车；C. stood up站起来；D. settled in定居。根据下文“beside their grandparents, gently planting seeds and watering them with small buckets”可知，孩子要播种浇水，需要弯腰。故选A项。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：忙碌的上班族每天早上上班前早早起床给植物浇水，确保它们长得好。A. guessing猜测；B. ensuring确保；C. doubting怀疑；D. ignoring忽视。根据上文“busy office workers woke up early every morning to water the plants before going to work”可知，上班族早起浇水是为了确保植物长得好。故选B项。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：慢慢地但稳步地，空地发生了变化。A. shrank缩小；B. faded褪色；C. spread传播；D. transformed改变。根据下文“It wasn’t just a garden anymore”可知，空地发生了变化，不再是原来的样子。故选D项。 【30题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：它不再只是一个花园；它变成了一个温暖的相聚场所，邻居们在这里愉快地聊天，互相帮助，建立了更紧密的联系。A. broke into闯入；B. ran into撞上；C. turned into变成；D. looked into调查。根据上文“It wasn’t just a garden anymore”以及下文“a warm gathering place”可知，花园变成了一个温暖的相聚场所，用turned into。故选C项。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：路人经常停下来欣赏美丽的花园。A. overlook忽视；B. paint绘画；C. avoid避免；D. admire欣赏。根据上文“Passers-by often stopped”以及下文“the beautiful garden”可知，路人停下来是为了欣赏美丽的花园。故选D项。 【32题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：里德夫人总是微笑着说：“一个小小的想法，当大家一起付诸行动时，可以完全改变一个地方。”A. slightly稍微；B. completely完全；C. hardly几乎不；D. cautiously谨慎地。根据上文“A small idea, when acted on together, can change a place”以及文章最后“from an ignored lot to a cherished shared space”可知，大家一起行动能完全改变一个地方。故选B项。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：善良和合作不需要盛大的姿态——它们始于一个勇敢迈出第一步的人，并在每个人都愿意加入并贡献自己的一份力量时成长。A. tools工具；B. reasons原因；C. gestures姿态；D. principles原则。根据下文“they start with one person brave enough to take the first step”可知，善良和合作不需要盛大的姿态。故选C项。 【34题详解】 考查名词短语辨析。句意：这座花园成了社区精神的生动写照。A. living lesson生动的教训，鲜活的体现；B. real deal名副其实的人（或事物）；C. tough nut难对付的人；D. dead loss完全无用的人或物。根据下文“Neighbors who once barely exchanged greetings now shared stories over watering cans and harvest baskets.”可知，花园让邻居们有了更多交流，象征并体现了社区凝聚力，成了社区精神的鲜活的体现。故选A项。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：从一块被忽视的空地到一处珍贵的共享空间的过程教会了每个人集体行动的力量。A. issue问题；B. journey旅程，过程；C. trend趋势；D. distance距离。根据下文“from an ignored lot to a cherished shared space”可知，从被忽视的空地到珍贵的共享空间是一个过程。故选B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。 Li Junyong, ____36____ popular street vendor from Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province widely known as “Chicken Chop Brother”, ____37____ (remain) a hot topic on Chinese social media recently. In a video ____38____ (update) on Friday, “Chicken Chop Brother”, ____39____ described himself as “just an ordinary worker doing an ordinary job”, added that he was not seeking online fame. His main goal was ____40____ (help) more people learn about his hometown, Jingdezhen, and its friendly, welcoming residents. Li said that he planned to work throughout the holiday to greet visitors from across the country. “The workload is heavy, ____41____ I do get tired sometimes,” he said. “But I’ll do my best to stay positive and ____42____(enthusiasm). I hope everyone can enjoy a six-yuan taste of childhood memories. Thank you.” A commentary from Beijing News noted that “Chicken Chop Brother” now seems ____43____ (visible) exhausted. It called for public empathy, ____44____ (suggest) that he should be allowed time to rest, reminding customers that only with proper ____45____ (break) can he stay energetic and continue sharing his genuine warmth with others. 【答案】36. a 37. has remained 38. updated 39. who 40. to help 41. and##so 42. enthusiastic 43. visibly 44. suggesting 45. breaks 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了“鸡排哥”李俊永走红后仍坚守岗位并获公众关注。 【36题详解】 考查冠词。句意：来自江西景德镇、被大家熟知为“鸡排哥”的网红摊主李俊永，近来一直是中国社交媒体上的热门话题。此处泛指“一个受欢迎的街头小贩”，popular以辅音音素开头，用不定冠词a。故填a。 【37题详解】 考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意同上。remain“仍然”，根据时间状语recently可知，时态用现在完成时，主语Li Junyong是第三人称单数，助动词用has。故填has remained。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在周五更新的一段视频中，自称“只是个做着普通工作的普通人”的“鸡排哥”表示，自己并非在博取网络关注度。本句已有谓语动词added，所以空处为非谓语动词，video和update“更新”之间是被动关系，用过去分词作后置定语。故填updated。 【39题详解】 考查定语从句。句意同上。空格引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是“Chicken Chop Brother”，指人，且从句中缺少主语，需用关系代词who。故填who。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：他的主要目的是帮助更多人了解他的家乡景德镇，以及家乡热情好客的居民。本句已有谓语was，所以空处为非谓语动词，解释说明主语goal的内容，用动词不定式作表语。故填to help。 【41题详解】 考查连词。句意：“工作量很大，有时我确实很累，”他说。空格前后是两个并列的陈述句，描述客观事实，可用并列连词and连接；也可理解为因果关系（工作量大所以累），填so也符合逻辑。故填 and/so。 【42题详解】 考查形容词。句意：但我会尽全力保持积极乐观、热情满满的状态。stay是系动词，后接形容词作表语；enthusiasm是名词，其形容词形式为enthusiastic，与positive并列。故填enthusiastic。 【43题详解】 考查副词。句意：《新京报》的一篇评论指出，如今的“鸡排哥”看起来明显疲惫不堪。空格处需用副词修饰形容词exhausted；visible是形容词，其副词形式为visibly，表示“明显地”。故填visibly。 【44题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：评论呼吁公众多些共情，建议应该给“鸡排哥”留出休息的时间，并提醒消费者，只有适当休息，他才能保持精力充沛，继续向大家传递那份真诚的温暖。句子的谓语是called for，suggest与其逻辑主语A commentary之间是主动关系，需用现在分词suggesting作伴随状语。故填suggesting。 【45题详解】 考查可数名词复数。句意同上。break 表示“休息”时是可数名词，前面没有限定词，需用复数形式breaks表示泛指的“多次休息”。故填breaks。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 你校将以六月八日世界海洋日为主题，举办英语征文比赛，请你写一篇短文投稿。 内容包括： 1. 海洋的重要性； 2. 保护海洋的倡议。 注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 短文的题目和首句已为你写好。 Our oceans, our responsibility June 8th was named by the UN in 2009 as World Oceans Day... ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Our oceans, our responsibility June 8th was named by the UN in 2009 as World Oceans Day. When it comes to ocean, its pollution is becoming more and more serious. World Ocean Day, falling on June 8th, is aimed at raising awareness of ocean conservation. Ocean plays a key role in our world. Not only does ocean offer us sufficient food, but also it maintains the balance of nature. Thus, it is imperative to protect ocean. First of all, what we can do is to place importance on our daily actions. For example, garbage can’t be thrown into ocean. What’s more, we can also hand out leaflets to call on more people to protect the ocean. The more people are involved, the better the ocean environment is. All in all, it is high time that we devoted ourselves to protecting ocean. To protect ocean is to protect ourselves. 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，就世界海洋日为主题向英文征文比赛投稿，阐述海洋的重要性并提出一些建议。 【详解】1.词汇积累 越来越：more and more→increasingly 重视：place importance on→attach importance to 重要的：key→significant 此外：what’s more→furthermore 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：World Ocean Day, falling on June 8th, is aimed at raising awareness of ocean conservation. 拓展句：World Ocean Day, which falls on June 8th, is aimed at raising awareness of ocean conservation. 【点睛】[高分句型1]Not only does ocean offer us sufficient food, but also it maintains the balance of nature.(运用了部分倒装结构) [高分句型2]When it comes to ocean, its pollution is becoming more and more serious.(使用了固定句型) [高分句型3]First of all, what we can do is to place importance on our daily actions.(使用了主语从句) 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。 When my daughters reached third and fourth grades, I sometimes allowed them to walk to and from school alone if the weather permitted. One warm spring day, a small friend followed them home after school. This friend had short legs and long floppy (松垂的) ears, with a furry coat and tiny spots across her nose. She was the cutest puppy I had ever seen and my girls begged me to keep her. She was not more than twelve weeks old. She had no identifying marks of any sort. I didn’t know what to do. I thought about running an ad in the Lost and Found but I really didn’t want to. It would break the kids’ hearts if someone should show up. Besides, her owners should have watched her more closely, I thought. By the end of the week she was part of our family. She was very clever and good with the girls. The following week something told me to check the Lost and Found section in the local paper. One particular ad caught my attention and my heart sank. Someone was searching for a lost puppy near our grade school. He sounded desperate. My hands shook. I could not ask myself to pick up the phone. Instead, I pretended I hadn’t seen the ad. I quickly put the paper aside and tried to ignore it. I never said anything about it to the kids or my husband. We named the puppy Molly. She followed the girls everywhere they went. When they went outside, she was one step behind them. When they did housework, she was there to help. There was only one problem with this perfect dog: My conscience (良心) was bothering me. I knew in my heart I had to call that number and see if our Molly was the puppy the person was desperately looking for. 注意： 1．续写词数应为150左右； 2．请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 With mixed feelings, I finally picked up the phone. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Opening the door, I saw a woman with a little girl sitting in a small wheelchair. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 With mixed feelings, I finally picked up the phone. Secretly I was praying no one would answer, but a woman did. As I described the dog to her in detail, her voice shook with excitement and she wanted to come over right away. Within minutes I heard a vehicle stop at the driveway and some footsteps stop at the door. Head cradled in my hands and heart hammering, I had a thousand thoughts crossing my mind: I could pretend I wasn’t home or tell her “I’m sorry you have the wrong address”. But it was too late. The bell rang and Molly was barking. Opening the door, I saw a woman with a little girl sitting in a small wheelchair. One look at Molly, the little girl’s face lit up. “Here, Lucy,” she yelled. “Come here!” Molly instantly obeyed, wagging her tail wildly. My heart sank. Seemingly sensing my feelings, the woman explained that Lucy (Molly) was more than just a puppy to her daughter, who was left crippled for life in an accident. “Lucy gave her a reason to live,” she choked. Suddenly I felt relieved. As they pulled out of the drive, I smiled, knowing I had done the right thing—that puppy was exactly where she belonged. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者的女儿们带回一只走失的小狗，家人十分喜爱并留下了它。后来作者看到寻狗启事，内心挣扎后还是联系了失主。原来小狗是残疾小女孩的精神寄托，作者最终归还了小狗，虽不舍却觉得做了正确的选择。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“怀着复杂的心情，我终于拨通了电话。”可知，第一段可描写作者内心挣扎后还是联系了失主以及失主的到来。 ②由第二段首句内容“我打开门，看到一位女士和一个小女孩坐在一辆小型轮椅上。”可知，第二段可描写原来小狗是残疾小女孩的精神寄托，作者最终归还了小狗。 2.续写线索：拨通了电话——详细描述这只狗的情况——失主的到来——小狗是残疾小女孩的精神寄托——归还了小狗——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①颤抖：shake / trembled ②沉了下去：sink / drop down ③知道，意识到：know /be aware of 情绪类 ①激动：excitement /thrill ②宽慰的：relieved /eased 【点睛】[高分句型1]. As I described the dog to her in detail, her voice shook with excitement and she wanted to come over right away.（运用了As引导的时间状语从句） [高分句型2]. Seemingly sensing my feelings, the woman explained that Lucy (Molly) was more than just a puppy to her daughter, who was left crippled for life in an accident.（运用了非谓语动词中的现在分词作状语以及who引导的非限制性定语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2027届高二第七次阶段性练习英语试题 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 tea will the man prepare for the woman? A. Lemon tea. B. Rose tea. C. White tea. 2. What does the woman mean? A. She hopes to live next to the man. B. The neighborhood is fully occupied. C. Someone is planning to move out. 3. How does Anna feel about chemistry exam? A. Anxious. B. Confident. C. Depressed. 4. Why does the woman thank the man? A. For offering a solution. B. For listening to her issues. C. For accepting her apology. 5. Which industry does the woman probably work in? A. Health care. B. Beauty products. C. Customer service. 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。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6. Where are the speakers? A. In a gym. B. At school. C. In an airport. 7. What will the woman do next? A. Fly to Greece. B. Meet her co-worker. C. Go shopping. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Mother and son. B. Manager and employee. C. Coach and athlete. 9. What does the woman decide to do? A. Rearrange the race. B. Reschedule her trip. C. Recheck her calendar. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 10. Who wrote to Jonas? A. The singer Judie. B. His college newspaper. C. Judie’s PR company. 11. What do we know about Judie’s mother? A. She used to be an engineer. B. She recovered from an illness. C. She worked as a school teacher. 12. What did Judie do in 2005? A. She quit school. B. She made a fortune. C. She left New York. 13. What will the man do next? A. Explain why Judie left college. B. Talk about Judie’s career start. C. Share more about Judie’s family. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 14. Where did the man get the information about the schools? A. From the government office. B. From a training center. C. From local schools. 15. How many high schools are there in total? A. Two. B. Three. C. Five. 16. What does the speakers’ daughter have a talent for? A. Fashion. B. Music. C. Sports. 17. Which school might the speakers choose for their daughter? A. The Community School. B. The Grammar School. C. The Art School. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18. What is the speech mainly about? A. AI tools. B. AI Art. C. AI services. 19. Why are some artists unhappy with AI companies? A. AI companies steal their works. B. AI companies make art valueless. C. AI companies may defeat artists. 20. What is the speaker’s attitude towards the topic? A. Optimistic. B. Critical. C. Objective. 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 Smart devices aren’t magic; they’re just connected machines with intelligent systems to help you work more efficiently and save time and money. They don’t directly lower the cost of heating your home or washing your clothes, but they do help you make better choices that bring great savings. Take, for example, a smart plug (插头) in the basement that controls a wall heater: it is a 1500W unit, and in the winter, it usually runs for a few hours per day as needed. With the smart plug, you can make sure it’s off at night and when you leave the house without having to remember to turn it off by hand. If it is used even one hour less per day, that adds up to $8 in savings per month — enough to quickly cover the cost of the smart plug itself. Devices and thermostats (恒温器) with built-in smart technology can be even more cost-efficient, since they can operate during off-peak hours or learn from your daily habits. Typical cost savings of common smart devices Device Smart vs. standard Average savings per year Savings percent Notes Smart washer $900 vs. $600 $20 - $35 10% to 15% Mostly from cold cycles and off-peak use Smart dryer $1,000 vs. $700 $25 - $50 15% to 20% Heat pump and scheduling combination Smart fridge $2,000 vs. $1,200 $10 - $20 5% to 10% Minor direct savings; more convenience Smart plug and power board $25 vs. $10 $10 - $15 — Cuts wasted power from devices Note that while the costs listed are typical regular prices, many affordable smart devices are likely available from your energy provider at a huge discount. 1. What can help cover the cost of the smart plug quickly? A. Running it at night. B. Turning it off by yourself. C. Using it during off-peak hours. D. Reducing its daily use by one hour. 2. Which device saves most yearly according to the table? A. Smart washer. B. Smart fridge. C. Smart dryer. D. Smart plug. 3. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To list data. B. To prove value. C. To teach skills. D. To compare prices. B People usually wash their produce before eating to remove residue (残留) from pesticides. But are your fruits and vegetables really clean enough to eat? 14-year-old Sirish Subash from Georgia has won the 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge for inventing an AI-based handheld pesticide detector called PestiSCAND that is very accurate in detecting pesticide residue. Now in its 17th year, the Challenge supports middle school students to think creatively and apply STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) principles to discover real-world solutions. When the finalists are chosen, they are paired with a 3M scientist who guides them over the summer to help turn their ideas from just concepts to prototypes (雏形). Sirish spent four months competing against nine other finalists and secured his win at the final challenge events at 3M’s global headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota that were held on October 14 and 15, 2024. The finalists had to traverse a series of interactive challenges and were evaluated on their innovation, application of STEM, as well as their ability to inspire others. Sirish’s journey to winning the award came from watching his mother washing vegetables and fruits and reminding him to always do so. He wondered whether washing actually made a difference. Since 70 percent of the produce in the US has pesticide residue that is linked to illnesses like cancer, it’s very important to know if the fruits and vegetables are safe to eat. That’s what PestiSCAND is designed to do. The device works by shining light on the surface of the produce and measuring the wavelengths that bounce (反射) back. Sirish tested the device on more than 12,000 foods including strawberries, apples and tomatoes. PestiSCAND uses a sensor and AI-based processor to achieve an accuracy of over 85 percent. Sirish aims at making this technology widely accessible so that consumers will be able to make safe food choices. But he still believes you should wash your produce anyway. 4. What is the function of PestiSCAND? A. To treat cancer. B. To clean vegetables. C. To detect pesticide residue. D. To promote the growth of fruits. 5. What does the underlined word “traverse” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Note down. B. Give up. C. Miss out. D. Get through. 6. What can we learn from the text? A. Sirish put a lot of effort into his invention. B. PestiSCAND came on the market last year. C. Sirish’s mother was strict about his education. D. The 3M scientists mustn’t provide help for the finalists. 7. What does Sirish suggest people do? A. Order a piece of PestiSCAND. B. Wash produce before eating it. C. Buy fresh produce as often as possible. D. Enter as many competitions as they can. C Are you an open book, your face broadcasting every passing emotion, or more of a “poker face”, not showing what you are feeling? Scientists at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) say that wearing your heart on your face could actually give you a significant social advantage. The study, led by Eithne Kavanagh, a research fellow at NTU’s School of Social Sciences, involving over 1,300 participants, noticed striking variations in how much people moved their faces during conversations. Importantly, this expressiveness emerged as a stable individual quality. People displayed similar levels of facial expressiveness across different contexts, with different social partners, and even over time periods up to four months. The researchers say that facial expressiveness is linked to personality, with more agreeable individuals displaying more lively faces. Facial expressiveness can also translate into concrete social benefits. In a negotiation (谈判) task, more expressive individuals are more likely to secure a larger slice of a reward. The researchers suggest that agreeable, dynamic facial expressions may serve as a tool for building good relationships and smoothing over conflicts. Across the board, the results point to facial expressiveness serving an “affiliative (有亲和力的) function”, or a social glue that develops liking and smoother interactions. Expressiveness is also linked to being seen as more “readable”, suggesting that a lively face makes one’s intentions and mental states easier for others to interpret. Beyond frequency of facial movements, people who employ facial expressions more strategically to suit social goals, such as looking friendly in a greeting, are also more well-liked. The findings challenge the “poker face” common belief that a still and unemotional appearance is always most advantageous. Instead, they suggest that for most people, allowing one’s face to mirror inner states and intentions can invite warmer reactions. As the researchers conclude, “Being facially expressive is socially advantageous.” So, next time you catch yourself making lines on your forehead, or flashing a smile, know that your face just might be working on your behalf. 8. How does the author introduce the topic in the first paragraph? A. By making a comparison. B. By giving an example. C. By providing a definition. D. By listing statistics. 9. What may facial expressiveness act as in negotiation settings? A. A method to hide personality. B. A way to frighten competitors. C. A strategy to settle disagreement. D. A tool to show personal qualities. 10. What is a common misunderstanding about “poker face” according to the passage? A. It helps people gain more trust during negotiations. B. It makes a person appear more friendly and approachable. C. It is often a very beneficial way to present oneself. D. It is a skill that can be easily learned through practice. 11. What may the author advise based on the findings of the study? A. Always wearing a still face. B. Learning to be an open book. C. Speaking out inner emotions. D. Forcing a smile through tears. D Do you ever find yourself randomly thinking back to the times we wandered, collecting wildflowers and smiling beneath the sky? That feeling is often referred to as nostalgia (怀旧). Psychologists have defined nostalgia as a self-conscious, social emotion, bittersweet but dominantly positive. It comes from our happy memories and our desire to go back to the past and reconnect with the people we cared about. Often, nostalgia involves sensory stimuli. On some occasions, the smell of autumn leaves might generate a fierce longing for your childhood home. Almost everyone can experience nostalgia, although its object tends to vary throughout life. One survey conducted by the psychologist Krystine Irene Batcho found that younger people felt more nostalgia for pets, toys, and holidays than did older people, who felt it more strongly for music. In contrast to its links to negative emotions, nostalgia doesn’t make us sadder. Rather, nostalgia is a defensive response to unhappiness, one that brings relief from a negative mood. Research from 2006 shows that nostalgia can actually strengthen social ties, improve self-esteem, and uplift our mood. Other studies suggest that it can also enhance our view of life’s meaning, reduce fear of death, boost spirituality, and increase optimism. Scholars remain uncertain about the precise mechanism behind the effectiveness of nostalgia; however, some suggest that reflecting on joyful memories strengthens our sense of self-worth and belonging, particularly during times of loneliness or self-doubt. Its power lets the happiness of the past overcome the current unpleasantness, offering a bit of escape from tough times. To form stronger connections, we can establish traditions around shared past experiences in families, friend groups, and workplaces. Observing special occasions like childhood sports or post-college meetups can give us something to look forward to. Perhaps because it is so powerful and complex, nostalgia has received magical treatment from poets and writers. “The past is hidden somewhere outside the realm (领域), beyond the reach of intellect,” Marcel Proust wrote. 12. Why does the author mention “autumn leaves” in the second paragraph? A. To illustrate the complexity of nostalgia. B. To emphasize the joyful nature of nostalgia. C. To clarify nostalgia’s connection to our senses. D. To stress individual variety of experiencing nostalgia. 13. What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A. The mismatch between two findings. B. The potential benefits of nostalgia. C. The impact of nostalgia on personal mood. D. The mechanisms behind nostalgia’s effects. 14. What does the author suggest us do in paragraph 4? A. Create shared traditions for bonding and joy. B. Record the social gatherings regularly. C. Recognize the unnecessary social gatherings. D. Say no to the concept of escapism. 15. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Nostalgia: Why We Should Avoid Reflecting on the Past B. Nostalgia: A Shelter Against the Unhappiness of Our Life C. A Nostalgia Warning: Our Mental Health Being Attacked D. Power of Nostalgia: Struggling for an Irreplaceable Present 第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 In an ever-changing economic landscape, the importance of saving money cannot be overstated. However, developing strategies for growing savings may seem difficult for many. Here’s a piece of good news. ____16____ This article will explore some easy and effective ways to grow your savings without compromising your current lifestyle. ____17____ Saving your change may seem small and simple, but the savings can significantly increase over time. There are both traditional and digital ways to carry out this strategy. The classic method involves using a change jar, where you collect loose change daily and deposit it into the jar. Additionally, digital savings apps offer a new way to round up your savings. Pack your lunch. ____18____ By taking your lunch to work or school, you can prevent the costs of daily take-out meals and other food expenses, which can add up significantly over time. Packing your lunch saves money and empowers you to take charge of your nutrition and make wise choices that align with your financial and health goals. Sell items you don’t need. Selling items you don’t need is a simple way to boost your savings and clear up your space. There are plenty of second-hand sales platforms. ____19____ By recognizing items that no longer serve a purpose in your life, you can set them aside for sale and turn them into extra cash. Shop with a list. Shopping with a list is a powerful technique that can help you avoid overspending and make more intentional purchases. Creating a well-thought-out grocery list before heading to the store can help you minimize unnecessary impulse buying and stay focused on your planned purchases. Furthermore, when you plan meals and shop accordingly, you can buy the exact groceries you need. ____20____ A. Little by little, save your loose change. B. These energy-saving practices boost your finances. C. With them, turning unused belongings into cash is easy. D. Increase your income, and you can increase your savings. E. Individuals can effortlessly add to their savings with right approaches. F. This approach can help you reduce food waste and save money in the process. G. This is an effective way to save money daily and promote healthier eating habits. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（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。 Mrs. Reed noticed the empty lot in her community was overgrown with weeds, a dull spot in the lively neighborhood. The once-abandoned area was filled with dry grass and scattered (分散的) garbage, which not only ____21____ the neighborhood’s beauty but also wasted valuable space. Instead of complaining. Mrs. Reed ____22____ to take action. She knocked on every neighbor’s door, warmly ____23____ they work together to turn the messy lot into a dynamic community garden. At first, only a few people ____24____ — young parents hoping to teach their kids about nature, retired elders looking for a relaxing pastime, and even some teens ____25____ to find a meaningful activity to fill their weekends. They gathered every weekend, rolling up their sleeves to work hard: clearing weeds, turning hard soil with shovels (铲子), and carefully ____26____ plots so that everyone had their own small area to tend. Kids ____27____ beside their grandparents, gently planting seeds and watering them with small buckets; young adults brought their own gardening tools to share; busy office workers woke up early every morning to water the plants before going to work, ____28____ they grew well. Slowly but steadily, the empty lot ____29____. It wasn’t just a garden anymore; it ____30____ a warm gathering place where neighbors chatted happily, helped each other out, and built closer bonds. Passers-by often stopped to ____31____ the beautiful garden. Mrs. Reed always smiled and said, “A small idea, when acted on together, can change a place ____32____.” Kindness and cooperation don’t need grand ____33____ — they start with one person brave enough to take the first step, and grow when everyone is willing to join in and contribute their bit. The garden became a ____34____ of community spirit. Neighbors who once barely exchanged greetings now shared stories over watering cans and harvest baskets. The ____35____ from an ignored lot to a cherished shared space taught everyone the power of collective action. 21. A. ruined B. created C. saved D. challenged 22. A. decided B. agreed C. refused D. pretended 23. A. urging B. claiming C. suggesting D. confirming 24. A. watched B. hesitated C. protested D. participated 25. A. content B. eager C. reluctant D. qualified 26. A. drawing B. building C. dividing D. finding 27. A. bent down B. dropped off C. stood up D. settled in 28. A. guessing B. ensuring C. doubting D. ignoring 29. A. shrank B. faded C. spread D. transformed 30. A. broke into B. ran into C. turned into D. looked into 31. A. overlook B. paint C. avoid D. admire 32. A. slightly B. completely C. hardly D. cautiously 33. A. tools B. reasons C. gestures D. principles 34. A. living lesson B. real deal C. tough nut D. dead loss 35. A. issue B. journey C. trend D. distance 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。 Li Junyong, ____36____ popular street vendor from Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province widely known as “Chicken Chop Brother”, ____37____ (remain) a hot topic on Chinese social media recently. In a video ____38____ (update) on Friday, “Chicken Chop Brother”, ____39____ described himself as “just an ordinary worker doing an ordinary job”, added that he was not seeking online fame. His main goal was ____40____ (help) more people learn about his hometown, Jingdezhen, and its friendly, welcoming residents. Li said that he planned to work throughout the holiday to greet visitors from across the country. “The workload is heavy, ____41____ I do get tired sometimes,” he said. “But I’ll do my best to stay positive and ____42____(enthusiasm). I hope everyone can enjoy a six-yuan taste of childhood memories. Thank you.” A commentary from Beijing News noted that “Chicken Chop Brother” now seems ____43____ (visible) exhausted. It called for public empathy, ____44____ (suggest) that he should be allowed time to rest, reminding customers that only with proper ____45____ (break) can he stay energetic and continue sharing his genuine warmth with others. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 你校将以六月八日世界海洋日为主题，举办英语征文比赛，请你写一篇短文投稿。 内容包括： 1. 海洋的重要性； 2. 保护海洋的倡议。 注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 短文的题目和首句已为你写好。 Our oceans, our responsibility June 8th was named by the UN in 2009 as World Oceans Day... ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 When my daughters reached third and fourth grades, I sometimes allowed them to walk to and from school alone if the weather permitted. One warm spring day, a small friend followed them home after school. This friend had short legs and long floppy (松垂的) ears, with a furry coat and tiny spots across her nose. She was the cutest puppy I had ever seen and my girls begged me to keep her. She was not more than twelve weeks old. She had no identifying marks of any sort. I didn’t know what to do. I thought about running an ad in the Lost and Found but I really didn’t want to. It would break the kids’ hearts if someone should show up. Besides, her owners should have watched her more closely, I thought. By the end of the week she was part of our family. She was very clever and good with the girls. The following week something told me to check the Lost and Found section in the local paper. One particular ad caught my attention and my heart sank. Someone was searching for a lost puppy near our grade school. He sounded desperate. My hands shook. I could not ask myself to pick up the phone. Instead, I pretended I hadn’t seen the ad. I quickly put the paper aside and tried to ignore it. I never said anything about it to the kids or my husband. We named the puppy Molly. She followed the girls everywhere they went. When they went outside, she was one step behind them. When they did housework, she was there to help. There was only one problem with this perfect dog: My conscience (良心) was bothering me. I knew in my heart I had to call that number and see if our Molly was the puppy the person was desperately looking for. 注意： 1．续写词数应为150左右； 2．请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 With mixed feelings, I finally picked up the phone. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Opening the door, I saw a woman with a little girl sitting in a small wheelchair. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $