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江苏省锡山高级中学2025—2026学年度第一学期期末考试 高二英语试卷 (本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟) 第一部分：听力 (共20小题，每小题1.5分，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. What does Sarah intend to do? A. See a movie. B. Book a ticket. C. Go home with Matthew. 2. What was the final loss? safe and sound A. A bag. B. Some papers. C. A passport. 3. What will the speakers do next? A. Enjoy coffee. B. Board the plane. C. Check the luggage. 4. What does the conversation focus on? A. Shopping. B. Sports. C. Housework. 5. What time did Andrew hand in the paper? A. At 4:30. B. At 4:45. C. At 5:00. 第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分 22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6和第7题。 6. Where are the speakers? A. In the bedroom. B. In the dining-room. C. In the guest-room. 7. What is Jim’s idea? A. Taking some medicine. B. Sweating with exercise. C. Going back to sleep. 听第7段材料，回答第8至第10题。 8. What happened to Ivan on the way home yesterday? A. He failed to catch the bus. B. Anxiety broke his concentration. C. Depressing questions disturbed him. 9. How will Kayla help? A. Vocationally. B. Financially. C. Academically. 10. Who behaves well? A. Ivan’s brother. B. Kayla’s sister. C. Kayla’s brother. 听第8段材料，回答第11 至第13题。 11. What happens to the speakers? A. Their car runs out of petrol. B. Their car breaks down halfway. C. The tank of their car goes wrong. 12. What is the woman’s desire in terms of the speech? A. It would be delayed. B. It would begin as scheduled. C. It would have “empty” seats left. 13. How does the woman feel about the final decision? A. Resigned. B. Puzzled. C. Disappointed. 听第9段材料，回答第14至第17题。 14. What does the woman probably do? A. A food buyer. B. A sales manager. C. A foodstuff collector. 15. What can we say about Kingston? A. It trades with the Chinese people. B. It has a wide range of sample rooms. C. The prices of its products are reasonable. 16. Why will the man order canned fruit so soon? A. It is high-profit. B. It is top-quality. C. It is the most in-demand. 17. Which decides the popularity of canned meat in the man’s country? A. The size. B. The taste. C. The shape. 听第10段材料，回答第18至第20题。 18. How is the Harvard Study of Adult Development done? A. By studying happy students at young ages. B. By researching people from young to old. C. By interviewing 724 adults one by one. 19. Which best describes those who are healthier and happier? A. Dynamic. B. Emotional. C. Sociable. 20. What message does the speech aim to convey? A. Health is the most important of all. B. People with good habits enjoy long life. C. A sense of community leads to a good life. 第二部分：阅读理解 (共两节，满分50分) 第一节 阅读理解 (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 Multi-day cycling journeys represent a unique combination of physical challenge, absorbed travel, and intense environmental engagement. This mode of travel, cycling, allows for a close exploration of diverse landscapes. It is defined by its independence and a pace that is ideal for deep cultural and geographical appreciation. The following typical routes illustrate the varied appeal of such undertakings, each presenting a distinct set of physical demands and cultural rewards. DANUBE CYCLE PATH Crossing the river from its German source to its mouth in Romania constitutes an awe-inspiring 1,800-mile journey. However, its picturesque Austrian section offers a highly scenic alternative. Starting just across the German border in Passau, cyclists can conclude their journey in Slovakia, with Bratislava readily accessible from Vienna by train. C2C(Sea-to-Sea) ROUTE Modeled on the trans-England principle of Hadrian’s Wall, this route negotiates the rough landform of the Lake District and North Pennines. Participants often observe the tradition of engaging their back wheel in the Irish Sea at the outset, and their front wheel in the North Sea upon reaching the edge of Newcastle. CANAL DU MIDI This global cultural treasure in France was designed with boats not bikes in mind, but its tree-lined canal paths make for a very civilized cycle. Exodus Travels’ tour also takes in the historic walled town of Carcassonne from the Middle Ages and a chance to wash off the dust of the road on a pretty beach. CROSS CAPE This leg-testing journey crosses the southern tip of the African continent. Departing from Plettenberg Bay, the route progresses through the unique fynbos ecosystem, passes historic towns, and eventually reaches Stellenbosch, the heart of the Cape Winelands. Distance Typical Duration Official Resource DANUBE CYCLE PATH 250 miles About 8 days danube-cycle-path.com C2C (Sea-to-Sea) ROUTE 150 miles About 6 days c2c-guide.co.uk CANAL DU MIDI 120 miles About 5 days exodus.co.uk CROSS CAPE 450 miles About 14 days capecycleroutes. co. za 1. What is the primary purpose of the text? A. To advertise cycling tours. B. To contrast cycling difficulties. C. To explore cycling path history. D. To feature distinct cycling routes. 2. Which best suits cyclists seeking the most physically demanding challenge? A. DANUBE CYCLE PATH. B. C2C (Sea-to-Sea) ROUTE. C. CANAL DU MIDI. D. CROSS CAPE. 3. What is a common characteristic of all these trips? A. Being global cultural treasure. B. Offering transport flexibility. C. Integrating nature and culture. D. Focusing on history and tradition. B There’s something timelessly immersive about audio storytelling — and Naomi Shah knows it. At 24, she established Meet Cute, an entertainment company specializing in short-form audio romantic comedies. It has produced some 250 titles and reached 8.6 million downloads across streaming services. From day one, Meet Cute’s mission was “to build stories at the speed of culture,” Shah says. “If something is trending on socials, we’re able to incorporate it into a story.” Moving quickly and meeting audiences “where they’re at,” Shah says, enables Meet Cute to be “part of the conversation.” Growing up in Portland, Ore., Shah loved creative writing but was identified as a “STEMkid.” She majored in mechanical engineering. Wanting something more creative and founder-facing, she joined the investment team at Union Square Ventures. Her employer wanted better odds, but the team couldn’t find an entrepreneur (创业者) with a convincing proposal. So Shah wrote one herself, drawing up the blueprints for such a company. Later, Union Square contributed the first of $9.3 million in backing. While Shah is a rom-com fan, she envisions Meet Cute’s appeal lying not in specific genre (体裁) conventions, but in general feel-good, nonprescriptive escapism.“Rom-coms stand for hope, human connection and love,” says Shah. But why this approach — brief, audible, and upbeat? According to Shah, Meet Cute “brings entertainment into day-to-day tasks and pockets of time” when you can’t dedicate hours to a screen. Plus, without concrete visuals, listeners’ imaginations run wild. “Every single person is in the director’s seat,” she says. Earlier this year, the company was acquired by Fox Entertainment, where Shah now serves as senior vice president of strategy and operations. Meet Cute can now tap the wealth of Fox-owned stories and convert them to audio, and it has multiple global platforms on which to distribute its stories. “It’s not over,” Shah says. “That is something that I’m very proud of: I’ve built something that’s going to keep going.” 4. What kind of content does Meet Cute seek to produce? A. Long and weighty. B. Classic and formal. C. Accurate and select. D. Timely and relatable. 5. Which of the following best describes Shah’s career path? A. A preset track. B. A tough climb. C. A cross-field leap. D. A comfort-zone choice. 6. What does Shah highlight as a desirable feature of Meet Cute? A. It fits into small time windows. B. It sticks to rom-com conventions. C. It supports independent directors. D. It provides step-by-step instructions. 7. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. The Rise of Audio Storytelling B. Mixing Business with Pleasure C. A STEM Kid’s Literary Journey D. Why We Love Romantic Comedies C The virtue of intellectual humility (谦逊) is getting much attention. While researchers define it differently, the core of the idea is “recognizing that one’s beliefs and opinions might be incorrect.” But achieving intellectual humility is hard. Overconfidence is a long-lasting problem, faced by many, and does not appear to be improved by education or expertise. Even scientific pioneers can sometimes lack this valuable quality. A. A. Michelson, the first American to win a Nobel Prize in science, expressed a striking view about the fundamental laws of physics, “It seems probable that most of the grand basic principles have now been firmly established.” Over the next few decades, fundamental physical theory witnessed its most dramatic changes. Scientists can be mistaken about the accuracy of their own positions. Even so, there is reason to believe such mistakes will go public. But sometimes it takes a long time. Is there a way to encourage the pursuit of new, possibly unpopular scientific ideas, while acknowledging the great value and power of the scientific enterprise as it now stands? Here is where intellectual humility can play a positive role in science. Intellectual humility is not skepticism. It does not imply doubt. An intellectually humble person may have strong commitments to various beliefs and may pursue those commitments with enthusiasm. Their intellectual humility lies in their openness to the possibility that nobody is in possession of the full truth, and that others, too, may have insights, ideas and evidence that should be taken into account when forming their own best judgments. This openness to inquiry does not, of course, imply that scientists are bound to accept theories they take to be wrong. What we ought to accept is that we too might be wrong, that something good might come of the pursuit of those other ideas and theories, and that tolerating rather than accusing those who pursue such things just might be the best way forward for science and for society. 8. What is the core idea of intellectual humility? A. Questioning everything. B. Avoiding firm beliefs. C. Agreeing with all others. D. Accepting one’s possible errors. 9. Which of the following words is closest to the underlined word “expertise” in paragraph 1? A. experience. B. speciality. C. authority. D. qualification. 10. What does the example of Michelson suggest about scientists? A. They keep trying different ideas. B. They misjudge their own knowledge. C. They often question the existing ideas. D. They dislike predicting what will happen. 11. What makes intellectual humility positive in science? A. It rejects unpopular research. B. It tends to avoid firm commitments. C. It leads to openness to others’ insights. D. It encourages doubts about all old ideas. D In a November 1984 story for Technology Review, Carolyn Sumners, head of astronomy at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, described how toys, games, and even amusement park rides could change how young minds view science and math. Sumners noted, a yo-yo can be used to observe the forces on a roller coaster. Even a simple ball offers insights into the laws of gravity. While Sumners concentrated on physics, she was onto something bigger. Over the last several decades, evidence has emerged that childhood play can shape our future selves: the skills we develop, the professions we choose, our sense of self-worth, and even our relationships. According to Jacqueline Harding, a child development expert and author of The Brain That Loves to Play, “If you invest time in play, which helps with organizational skills, decision-making, toughness — all those things — then it’s going to guide you into a much more safe, secure space in the future.” Sumners concentrated mostly on hard skills, the scientific knowledge that toys and games can help develop. But there are soft skills, too, like creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and empathy. “The kinds of playthings, or play activities, that really produce creative thought,” she says, “are natural materials, with no defined end to them — like clay, paint, water, and mud — so that there is no right or wrong way of playing with it.” Playing is by definition voluntary, and goal-free; it involves taking risks, testing boundaries, and experimenting. The best kind of play results in joyful discovery, and along the way, the building blocks of innovation and personal development take shape. But in the decades since Sumners wrote her story, the landscape of play has shifted considerably. Recent research suggests that digital games and virtual play don’t appear to facilitate the same developmental benefits as physical games and outdoor play. “The brain loves the rewards that are coming from digital media,” says Harding. But in screen-based play, “you’re not getting that independence.” The lack of physical interaction also concerns her: “It is the quality of human face-to-face interaction, eye-to-eye look, and mutual engagement in a play activity that really makes a difference.” 12. What can be inferred from the first two paragraphs? A. The educational value of a yo-yo is limited to physics. B. Play’s influence on career choice was known in the 1980s. C. Sumners accurately predicted the broad impact of play. D. Sumners’ primary interest was in children’s mental health. 13. What function does paragraph 3 serve? A. To back up a statement. B. To clarify a concept. C. To offer an explanation. D. To make a prediction 14. What is Sumners’ attitude towards digital games? A. Disapproving. B. Favorable. C. Cautious. D. Unclear. 15. What does Harding emphasize as a key to play? A. Joyful discovery. B. Physical interaction. C. Personal development. D. Screen-based independence. 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。 No More Chicken Wings, Please! Could I eat another bite? I scanned the passenger seat of my car, piled with takeaway chicken wings. Being overfull was a familiar feeling as a food critic, but maybe I’d simply reached the end of the road. Six years earlier, I’d been thrilled to land this job. Driving hundreds of miles weekly, I sometimes ate out 4-5 times a day as I pursued stories, unearthing under-the-radar places, dishes and people. ____16____. “Wait! You get paid to eat? What a hard life! You have my dream job,” they’d say. Outwardly, it was a dream, and complaining seemed ungracious. So, I rarely told anyone that the work was not all peaches and cream. I rushed from plate to plate, deadline to deadline, postponing medical appointments. ____17____. “I’d like to see that number a little lower,” said my doctor as she studied my soaring cholesterol. “I know, but I can’t control what I eat,” I told her. Some food writers had mastered the art of taking one bite of everything, but I’d finish dishes I loved. I watched my weight tick upward, and workouts had minimal effect. The occasional case of food poisoning was a job hazard, yet long-term over consumption took the real toll. One day, my doctor squinted at the screen. “Well,” she warned. “it looks like you’re pre-diabetic.” ____18____. I processed this news while tucking into fish tacos down the street. I couldn’t just not eat the tacos, could I? I hung on for another year but started daydreaming about home cooking. ____19____. “My time at the paper has come to an end,” I told my boss from my car. “Are you sure?” she leaned forward. Yes, I was. ____20____. It took months to retrain my colossal appetite, but I hoped those months would earn me extra years. Nine months on — though missing a regular paycheck - I’ve reversed weight gain, and my blood sugar is fine. The biggest surprise? Stress reduction reversed aging. “You look so different,” friends say. “You just look...relaxed.” A. OK, so my blood sugar level was now a cause of concern as well. B. I felt as if an enormous weight had instantly dropped off my mind. C. It was six orders of wings in a single afternoon that finally did me in. D. The constant deadlines left me with no time for hobbies or personal life. E. Whenever someone asked what I did for a living, their eyes lit up at the response. F. On the odd occasion I made it to the doctor, my blood levels told an alarming story. G. People often asked me if I could recommend a good restaurant for their special occasions. 第三部分：语言知识运用 (共四节，满分 45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，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 It is still dark now when I begin my early morning walk in the woods. ____21____ have become familiar after years of hiking except for some tree roots magically emerging from previously ____22____ ground. Certainly I meet with some unseen ____23____ — fallen branches from last night’s storm lie in wait and layers of autumn leaves create a false floor through which my trusting footsteps ____24____. My first night hike was on a warm August night. Our leader ____25____ bright flashlights so we wouldn’t scare away the night creatures we wanted. “See with your feet,” the leader told us repeatedly, which surprisingly ____26____. With ____27____ and courage, it didn’t take long ____28____ our feet became sensitive to the ground’s irregularities. Toes learned to explore for barriers before trusting full weight on feet, holes and dips ____29____ in advance. But mistakes still happened — I got ____30____ and I fell. Since the pace was slow, there was little ____31____ except pride. Once down, I paused to feel the ____32____ of earth beneath me. On my way home, as dawn ____33____ day, I thought about how similar night hikes were to life journeys. The same rules often ____34____ for both: slow down, concentrate, “see” with new senses and don’t be scared. Although the path is full of uncertainties — hidden barriers, ____35____ surface, wet floor — the earth is solid and firm beneath. It is the nature of night ground, also the nature of life. 21. A. Trees B. Branches C. Sights D. Paths 22. A. level B. soft C. firm D. wet 23. A. holes B. wonders C. barriers D. traps 24. A. fall B. sink C. stamp D. appear 25. A. prohibited B. encouraged C. shone D. suggested 26. A. took action B. did wonders C. did harm D. took consequences 27. A. concentration B. smartness C. cooperation D. patience 28. A. until B. since C. before D. after 29. A. narrowed B. dug C. detected D. measured 30. A. struck B. tied C. caught D. tripped 31. A. effect B. consequence C. damage D. discouragement 32. A. firmness B. roughness C. softness D. grandness 33. A. made way for B. made use of C. made sense of D. made friends with 34. A. call B. benefit C. apply D. work 35. A. solid B. evident C. false D. invisible 第二节 语法填空 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 语法填空 The Wonder of Brain-Computer Interface Technology In the realm (领域) of fascinating modern technology, Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) stands without ____36____ its seemingly sci-fi capability. Simply put, BCI is a direct communication pathway ____37____ the electrical activity of the brain is translated into commands for external devices. Through a headset ____38____ (equip) with sensors, it reads our brainwaves to decode our intentions, ____39____ different these intentions might be — whether it’s moving a cursor on a screen or controlling a prosthetic limb. The significance of this technology is great, especially ____40____ (domestic). For individuals with severe mobility impairments, BCI offers a new lease on life, and so they ____41____ (shelter) from complete dependence on caregivers. They can operate smart home systems, communicate, and engage with the digital world using pure thought. ____42____ uses this technology can potentially achieve what they imagine—turning on the lights, changing the TV channel, or typing a message — through concentrated mental focus. There is no ____43____ (deny) that BCI is still in a relatively early stage, facing challenges in precision and accessibility. ____44____ exciting phase of this technology is its gradual move from specialized laboratories to real-world trials. However, its potential extends beyond medical use into gaming, education, and daily _____45_____ (convenient). It promises a future in which our minds can interact with technology seamlessly, breaking down physical barriers and redefining human-machine collaboration. This exciting frontier reminds us that the most powerful tool we possess is, and always will be, our own brain. 第三节 单词拼写 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 46. In ________ (认可) of her outstanding leadership during the crisis, the company awarded her a special honor. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 47. The team’s ________ (优越性) in technical skills was obvious when they easily solved the complex problem. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 48. She has been one of the most ________ (有很大影响力的) voices in environmental protection over the past decade. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 49. Effective communication is ________ (至关重要的) to building trust between team members. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 50. The rebels secretly ________ (密谋) against the government, but their plan was discovered in time. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 51. She is c________ to improving educational opportunities for children in rural areas. (根据首字母单词拼写) 52. Long-term e________ to loud noise may lead to hearing loss. (根据首字母单词拼写) 53. His sudden d________ from the company surprised everyone, as he had worked there for 15 years. (根据首字母单词拼写) 54. Under difficult c________ he managed to stay calm and make reasonable decisions. (根据首字母单词拼写) 55. Exhausted but determined to complete the marathon, he d________ himself to the finish line. (根据首字母单词拼写) 第四节 微写作 (满分 10分) 56. 翻译下面的句子，并增加适当的过渡词语，把它们连成一篇小短文。 1. 有些人认为，尽管太空探索拓展了我们对宇宙的认知，但它是对公共资金的浪费。 2. 我们对未知的好奇心驱使了我们不断冒险前往新的地方。 3. 我们对天空的痴迷，在世界各地的古老传说中都显而易见。 4. 太空探索实际上能带来巨大的经济价值，也能为下一代带来教育意义与灵感。 5. 正是这种灵感，让我们对知识的渴望始终鲜活，也确保太空探索及其他诸多领域的进步将持续推进。 连句成文： __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第四部分 读后续写 (满分25分) 57. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 It had been a challenging but rewarding term, filled with hard work and a thirst for knowledge. As I handed in my final assignment and saw it was graded A, a sense of pride and satisfaction washed over me. Little did I know that my accomplishments had not gone unnoticed by my families, who had been closely observing my progress. At the first day of summer vacation, my mother told me excitedly that we would pay a visit to Marco the next day to cheer for my progress in academic study. When I got the good news, I felt on top of the world and could not hold back my high spirits. As I lay in bed that night, a mix of anticipation and delight welled up in my heart, and I slid into a dream-filled sleep, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the coming adventure. After we arrived in Marco, my parents said that we would first visit the Marco tower. Marco Tower, built in the late 19th century, is a historic landmark that showcases the rich architectural heritage of the city. It is also considered one of the top tourist attractions in the region. Upon hearing the inspiring news, I bounced up and down with joy. But then I felt a bit uneasy because of my fear of heights. Inside the lift, my palms grew sweaty as the anxiety consumed me. I paced back and forth in the tower lift, unsure of whether I would have the courage. After the lift reached the specific floor, I gasped (倒吸一口气) in horror. The floor here was made of glass, so one could appreciate the height of the tower and take a real adventure. Seeing my family both take out their phones to shoot the grand views, I felt under pressure. Then my mother smiled at me and said delightedly, “Just take it easy and you can do it.” 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 I didn’t know whether to stay or not. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I was totally struck by the height of the tower. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 江苏省锡山高级中学2025—2026学年度第一学期期末考试 高二英语试卷 (本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟) 第一部分：听力 (共20小题，每小题1.5分，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. What does Sarah intend to do? A. See a movie. B. Book a ticket. C. Go home with Matthew. 2. What was the final loss? safe and sound A. A bag. B. Some papers. C. A passport. 3. What will the speakers do next? A. Enjoy coffee. B. Board the plane. C. Check the luggage. 4. What does the conversation focus on? A. Shopping. B. Sports. C. Housework. 5. What time did Andrew hand in the paper? A. At 4:30. B. At 4:45. C. At 5:00. 第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分 22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6和第7题。 6. Where are the speakers? A. In the bedroom. B. In the dining-room. C. In the guest-room. 7. What is Jim’s idea? A. Taking some medicine. B. Sweating with exercise. C. Going back to sleep. 听第7段材料，回答第8至第10题。 8. What happened to Ivan on the way home yesterday? A. He failed to catch the bus. B. Anxiety broke his concentration. C. Depressing questions disturbed him. 9. How will Kayla help? A. Vocationally. B. Financially. C. Academically. 10. Who behaves well? A. Ivan’s brother. B. Kayla’s sister. C. Kayla’s brother. 听第8段材料，回答第11 至第13题。 11. What happens to the speakers? A. Their car runs out of petrol. B. Their car breaks down halfway. C. The tank of their car goes wrong. 12. What is the woman’s desire in terms of the speech? A. It would be delayed. B. It would begin as scheduled. C. It would have “empty” seats left. 13. How does the woman feel about the final decision? A. Resigned. B. Puzzled. C. Disappointed. 听第9段材料，回答第14至第17题。 14. What does the woman probably do? A. A food buyer. B. A sales manager. C. A foodstuff collector. 15. What can we say about Kingston? A. It trades with the Chinese people. B. It has a wide range of sample rooms. C. The prices of its products are reasonable. 16. Why will the man order canned fruit so soon? A. It is high-profit. B. It is top-quality. C. It is the most in-demand. 17. Which decides the popularity of canned meat in the man’s country? A. The size. B. The taste. C. The shape. 听第10段材料，回答第18至第20题。 18. How is the Harvard Study of Adult Development done? A. By studying happy students at young ages. B. By researching people from young to old. C. By interviewing 724 adults one by one. 19. Which best describes those who are healthier and happier? A. Dynamic. B. Emotional. C. Sociable. 20. What message does the speech aim to convey? A. Health is the most important of all. B. People with good habits enjoy long life. C. A sense of community leads to a good life. 第二部分：阅读理解 (共两节，满分50分) 第一节 阅读理解 (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 Multi-day cycling journeys represent a unique combination of physical challenge, absorbed travel, and intense environmental engagement. This mode of travel, cycling, allows for a close exploration of diverse landscapes. It is defined by its independence and a pace that is ideal for deep cultural and geographical appreciation. The following typical routes illustrate the varied appeal of such undertakings, each presenting a distinct set of physical demands and cultural rewards. DANUBE CYCLE PATH Crossing the river from its German source to its mouth in Romania constitutes an awe-inspiring 1,800-mile journey. However, its picturesque Austrian section offers a highly scenic alternative. Starting just across the German border in Passau, cyclists can conclude their journey in Slovakia, with Bratislava readily accessible from Vienna by train. C2C(Sea-to-Sea) ROUTE Modeled on the trans-England principle of Hadrian’s Wall, this route negotiates the rough landform of the Lake District and North Pennines. Participants often observe the tradition of engaging their back wheel in the Irish Sea at the outset, and their front wheel in the North Sea upon reaching the edge of Newcastle. CANAL DU MIDI This global cultural treasure in France was designed with boats not bikes in mind, but its tree-lined canal paths make for a very civilized cycle. Exodus Travels’ tour also takes in the historic walled town of Carcassonne from the Middle Ages and a chance to wash off the dust of the road on a pretty beach. CROSS CAPE This leg-testing journey crosses the southern tip of the African continent. Departing from Plettenberg Bay, the route progresses through the unique fynbos ecosystem, passes historic towns, and eventually reaches Stellenbosch, the heart of the Cape Winelands. Distance Typical Duration Official Resource DANUBE CYCLE PATH 250 miles About 8 days danube-cycle-path.com C2C (Sea-to-Sea) ROUTE 150 miles About 6 days c2c-guide.co.uk CANAL DU MIDI 120 miles About 5 days exodus.co.uk CROSS CAPE 450 miles About 14 days capecycleroutes. co. za 1. What is the primary purpose of the text? A. To advertise cycling tours. B. To contrast cycling difficulties. C. To explore cycling path history. D. To feature distinct cycling routes. 2. Which best suits cyclists seeking the most physically demanding challenge? A. DANUBE CYCLE PATH. B. C2C (Sea-to-Sea) ROUTE. C. CANAL DU MIDI. D. CROSS CAPE. 3. What is a common characteristic of all these trips? A. Being global cultural treasure. B. Offering transport flexibility. C. Integrating nature and culture. D. Focusing on history and tradition. 【答案】1. D 2. D 3. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。本文介绍多日骑行旅行的独特优势，重点列举多瑙河、C2C 等四条特色骑行路线，简述其景观、亮点并附距离、时长等实用信息。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Multi-day cycling journeys represent a unique combination of physical challenge, absorbed travel, and intense environmental engagement. This mode of travel, cycling, allows for a close exploration of diverse landscapes. It is defined by its independence and a pace that is ideal for deep cultural and geographical appreciation. The following typical routes illustrate the varied appeal of such undertakings, each presenting a distinct set of physical demands and cultural rewards.(多日的骑行之旅融合了体能挑战、沉浸式旅行以及对环境的深度参与，是一种独特的旅行方式。骑行这种出行方式能够让人深入探索各种不同的风景。它具有独立性，并且其节奏非常适合深入体验文化和地理。以下是一些典型的骑行路线，它们展现了此类活动的多样魅力，每条路线都具有不同的身体挑战和文化收获)”结合本文介绍多日骑行旅行的独特优势，重点列举多瑙河、C2C等四条特色骑行路线，简述其景观、亮点并附距离、时长等实用信息。可知，这篇文章的主要目的是介绍不同的自行车骑行路线。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据表格中“CROSS CAPE 450 miles About 14 days (CROSS CAPE；450英里；约14天)”可知，对于那些渴望接受最剧烈体能挑战的骑行者来说，CROSS CAPE最为合适。故选D。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“This mode of travel, cycling, allows for a close exploration of diverse landscapes. It is defined by its independence and a pace that is ideal for deep cultural and geographical appreciation. The following typical routes illustrate the varied appeal of such undertakings, each presenting a distinct set of physical demands and cultural rewards.(这种以骑行为主的出行方式，能够让人深入探索各种不同的自然景观。其特点是具有独立性，并且节奏适宜，非常适合对文化和地理进行深入的欣赏。以下这些典型的路线展示了此类活动的多样魅力，每条路线都具有不同的身体挑战和文化收获)”可知，所有这些旅行的一个共同特点是将自然与文化相结合。故选C。 B There’s something timelessly immersive about audio storytelling — and Naomi Shah knows it. At 24, she established Meet Cute, an entertainment company specializing in short-form audio romantic comedies. It has produced some 250 titles and reached 8.6 million downloads across streaming services. From day one, Meet Cute’s mission was “to build stories at the speed of culture,” Shah says. “If something is trending on socials, we’re able to incorporate it into a story.” Moving quickly and meeting audiences “where they’re at,” Shah says, enables Meet Cute to be “part of the conversation.” Growing up in Portland, Ore., Shah loved creative writing but was identified as a “STEMkid.” She majored in mechanical engineering. Wanting something more creative and founder-facing, she joined the investment team at Union Square Ventures. Her employer wanted better odds, but the team couldn’t find an entrepreneur (创业者) with a convincing proposal. So Shah wrote one herself, drawing up the blueprints for such a company. Later, Union Square contributed the first of $9.3 million in backing. While Shah is a rom-com fan, she envisions Meet Cute’s appeal lying not in specific genre (体裁) conventions, but in general feel-good, nonprescriptive escapism.“Rom-coms stand for hope, human connection and love,” says Shah. But why this approach — brief, audible, and upbeat? According to Shah, Meet Cute “brings entertainment into day-to-day tasks and pockets of time” when you can’t dedicate hours to a screen. Plus, without concrete visuals, listeners’ imaginations run wild. “Every single person is in the director’s seat,” she says. Earlier this year, the company was acquired by Fox Entertainment, where Shah now serves as senior vice president of strategy and operations. Meet Cute can now tap the wealth of Fox-owned stories and convert them to audio, and it has multiple global platforms on which to distribute its stories. “It’s not over,” Shah says. “That is something that I’m very proud of: I’ve built something that’s going to keep going.” 4. What kind of content does Meet Cute seek to produce? A. Long and weighty. B. Classic and formal. C. Accurate and select. D. Timely and relatable. 5. Which of the following best describes Shah’s career path? A. A preset track. B. A tough climb. C. A cross-field leap. D. A comfort-zone choice. 6. What does Shah highlight as a desirable feature of Meet Cute? A. It fits into small time windows. B. It sticks to rom-com conventions. C. It supports independent directors. D. It provides step-by-step instructions. 7. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. The Rise of Audio Storytelling B. Mixing Business with Pleasure C. A STEM Kid’s Literary Journey D. Why We Love Romantic Comedies 【答案】4. D 5. C 6. A 7. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍Naomi Shah创立Meet Cute公司制作短篇音频浪漫喜剧的历程、公司定位、内容特色及后续发展。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“From day one, Meet Cute’s mission was “to build stories at the speed of culture,” Shah says. “If something is trending on socials, we’re able to incorporate it into a story.” Moving quickly and meeting audiences ‘where they’re at,’ Shah says, enables Meet Cute to be ‘part of the conversation.’(沙阿说，从一开始，Meet Cute的使命就是“以文化的速度创作故事”。“如果某件事在社交媒体上流行，我们就能把它融入到故事中。”沙阿说，快速行动并“在观众所在的地方”接触他们，使Meet Cute能够“参与到对话中”)”可知，Meet Cute追求创作及时且贴近观众、能引发共鸣的内容。故选D项。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Growing up in Portland, Ore., Shah loved creative writing but was identified as a “STEM kid.” She majored in mechanical engineering. Wanting something more creative and founder-facing, she joined the investment team at Union Square Ventures. Her employer wanted better odds, but the team couldn’t find an entrepreneur (创业者) with a convincing proposal. So Shah wrote one herself, drawing up the blueprints for such a company.（沙阿在俄勒冈州波特兰市长大，热爱创意写作，但被认为是一个“STEM kid”。她主修机械工程。由于想要更具创造性、更面向创始人的工作，她加入了联合广场风投的投资团队。她的雇主希望有更好的机会，但团队找不到一个有令人信服的提案的创业者。于是沙阿自己写了一份，为这样一家公司制定了蓝图)”可推断，沙阿从机械工程专业，到投资行业，再到创立娱乐公司，其职业道路是跨领域的飞跃。故选C项。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“But why this approach — brief, audible, and upbeat? According to Shah, Meet Cute “brings entertainment into day-to-day tasks and pockets of time” when you can’t dedicate hours to a screen.(但为什么要采用这种简短、可听、积极向上的方式呢？沙阿表示，当你无法花几个小时看屏幕时，Meet Cute会“将娱乐融入日常任务和零散时间中”)”可知，沙阿强调Meet Cute一个受欢迎的特点是它适合碎片化的时间。故选A项。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段中“At 24, she established Meet Cute, an entertainment company specializing in short-form audio romantic comedies.(24岁时，她创立了 Meet Cute，一家专注于短篇音频浪漫喜剧的娱乐公司)”，第三段中“Shah loved creative writing(沙阿热爱创意写作)”，第三段中“Later, Union Square contributed the first of $9.3 million in backing.(之后，联合广场风投提供了930万美元首轮投资)” 以及倒数第二段中“the company was acquired by Fox Entertainment(公司被福克斯娱乐收购)” 等内容可知，文章核心讲述沙阿将自己热爱的创意写作、浪漫喜剧这一“乐趣”，与创立公司、商业运营这一“事业”深度融合，最终实现商业成功的故事。B选项“Mixing Business with Pleasure(将事业与乐趣相融)”精准概括了沙阿把个人兴趣转化为商业事业，实现兴趣与商业结合的文章主旨，适合作本文标题。故选 B项。 C The virtue of intellectual humility (谦逊) is getting much attention. While researchers define it differently, the core of the idea is “recognizing that one’s beliefs and opinions might be incorrect.” But achieving intellectual humility is hard. Overconfidence is a long-lasting problem, faced by many, and does not appear to be improved by education or expertise. Even scientific pioneers can sometimes lack this valuable quality. A. A. Michelson, the first American to win a Nobel Prize in science, expressed a striking view about the fundamental laws of physics, “It seems probable that most of the grand basic principles have now been firmly established.” Over the next few decades, fundamental physical theory witnessed its most dramatic changes. Scientists can be mistaken about the accuracy of their own positions. Even so, there is reason to believe such mistakes will go public. But sometimes it takes a long time. Is there a way to encourage the pursuit of new, possibly unpopular scientific ideas, while acknowledging the great value and power of the scientific enterprise as it now stands? Here is where intellectual humility can play a positive role in science. Intellectual humility is not skepticism. It does not imply doubt. An intellectually humble person may have strong commitments to various beliefs and may pursue those commitments with enthusiasm. Their intellectual humility lies in their openness to the possibility that nobody is in possession of the full truth, and that others, too, may have insights, ideas and evidence that should be taken into account when forming their own best judgments. This openness to inquiry does not, of course, imply that scientists are bound to accept theories they take to be wrong. What we ought to accept is that we too might be wrong, that something good might come of the pursuit of those other ideas and theories, and that tolerating rather than accusing those who pursue such things just might be the best way forward for science and for society. 8. What is the core idea of intellectual humility? A. Questioning everything. B. Avoiding firm beliefs. C. Agreeing with all others. D. Accepting one’s possible errors. 9. Which of the following words is closest to the underlined word “expertise” in paragraph 1? A. experience. B. speciality. C. authority. D. qualification. 10. What does the example of Michelson suggest about scientists? A. They keep trying different ideas. B. They misjudge their own knowledge. C. They often question the existing ideas. D. They dislike predicting what will happen. 11. What makes intellectual humility positive in science? A. It rejects unpopular research. B. It tends to avoid firm commitments. C. It leads to openness to others’ insights. D. It encourages doubts about all old ideas. 【答案】8. D 9. B 10. B 11. C 【解析】 【导语】文章围绕理智谦逊展开，阐释了它的核心内涵、人们普遍过度自信的现状，借科学家事例说明人易认知出错，并论述了理智谦逊在科学研究中的积极意义与价值。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“The virtue of intellectual humility (谦逊) is getting much attention. While researchers define it differently, the core of the idea is “recognizing that one’s beliefs and opinions might be incorrect.”(理智谦逊的美德正受到越来越多的关注。尽管研究人员对其定义不同，但这一想法的核心是‘认识到自己的信仰和观点可能是错误的’)”可知，理智谦逊的核心思想是认识到自己的信仰和观点可能是错误的，即接受自己可能存在的错误。 【9题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段中“Overconfidence is a long-lasting problem, faced by many, and does not appear to be improved by education or expertise.(过度自信是长期普遍存在的问题，许多人都会遇到，而且似乎不会因教育或expertise而改善)”可知，education(教育)和划线词expertise为并列同类名词，结合后文“Even scientific pioneers can sometimes lack this valuable quality.(即使是科学先驱有时也会缺乏这种宝贵的品质。)”可知，即使是具有专业知识的科学先驱也会过度自信，speciality指代后天习得的学识、专业本领。B选项speciality意为“专业；专长”，与语境高度贴合。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“A. A. Michelson, the first American to win a Nobel Prize in science, expressed a striking view about the fundamental laws of physics, “It seems probable that most of the grand basic principles have now been firmly established.” Over the next few decades, fundamental physical theory witnessed its most dramatic changes.(第一个获得诺贝尔科学奖的美国人A. A. 密歇尔森对物理学基本定律发表了惊人的观点，‘大多数重要的基本原理似乎都已经牢固确立了。’在接下来的几十年里，基础物理理论经历了最剧烈的变化)”可知，密歇尔森认为重要的基本原理已经牢固确立，但之后基础物理理论却发生了巨大的变化，这说明科学家可能会误判自己的知识。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“Their intellectual humility lies in their openness to the possibility that nobody is in possession of the full truth, and that others, too, may have insights, ideas and evidence that should be taken into account when forming their own best judgments.(他们的理智谦逊在于，他们愿意接受这样一种可能性：没有人掌握全部真理，其他人在形成自己最佳判断时，也可能有应该考虑到的见解、想法和证据)”可知，理智谦逊使科学家对别人的见解持开放态度，这是理智谦逊在科学领域的积极作用。 D In a November 1984 story for Technology Review, Carolyn Sumners, head of astronomy at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, described how toys, games, and even amusement park rides could change how young minds view science and math. Sumners noted, a yo-yo can be used to observe the forces on a roller coaster. Even a simple ball offers insights into the laws of gravity. While Sumners concentrated on physics, she was onto something bigger. Over the last several decades, evidence has emerged that childhood play can shape our future selves: the skills we develop, the professions we choose, our sense of self-worth, and even our relationships. According to Jacqueline Harding, a child development expert and author of The Brain That Loves to Play, “If you invest time in play, which helps with organizational skills, decision-making, toughness — all those things — then it’s going to guide you into a much more safe, secure space in the future.” Sumners concentrated mostly on hard skills, the scientific knowledge that toys and games can help develop. But there are soft skills, too, like creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and empathy. “The kinds of playthings, or play activities, that really produce creative thought,” she says, “are natural materials, with no defined end to them — like clay, paint, water, and mud — so that there is no right or wrong way of playing with it.” Playing is by definition voluntary, and goal-free; it involves taking risks, testing boundaries, and experimenting. The best kind of play results in joyful discovery, and along the way, the building blocks of innovation and personal development take shape. But in the decades since Sumners wrote her story, the landscape of play has shifted considerably. Recent research suggests that digital games and virtual play don’t appear to facilitate the same developmental benefits as physical games and outdoor play. “The brain loves the rewards that are coming from digital media,” says Harding. But in screen-based play, “you’re not getting that independence.” The lack of physical interaction also concerns her: “It is the quality of human face-to-face interaction, eye-to-eye look, and mutual engagement in a play activity that really makes a difference.” 12. What can be inferred from the first two paragraphs? A. The educational value of a yo-yo is limited to physics. B. Play’s influence on career choice was known in the 1980s. C. Sumners accurately predicted the broad impact of play. D. Sumners’ primary interest was in children’s mental health. 13. What function does paragraph 3 serve? A. To back up a statement. B. To clarify a concept. C. To offer an explanation. D. To make a prediction 14. What is Sumners’ attitude towards digital games? A. Disapproving. B. Favorable. C. Cautious. D. Unclear. 15. What does Harding emphasize as a key to play? A. Joyful discovery. B. Physical interaction. C. Personal development. D. Screen-based independence. 【答案】12. C 13. A 14. A 15. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章以 1984 年 Carolyn Sumners 关于玩具、游戏对青少年理科思维影响的观点为切入点，通过儿童发展专家 Jacqueline Harding 的研究，论证了童年玩耍对个人硬技能（科学知识）和软技能（创造力、同理心等）发展的重要性，并对比了传统玩耍与数字游戏在促进个人成长方面的差异。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段的“In a November 1984 story for Technology Review, Carolyn Sumners, head of astronomy at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, described how toys, games, and even amusement park rides could change how young minds view science and math.(在 1984 年 11 月为《技术评论》撰写的报道中，休斯敦自然科学博物馆的天文学部门负责人Carolyn Sumners描述了玩具、游戏以及甚至游乐园的游乐设施如何能够改变年轻人对科学和数学的看法。)”和第二段中的“While Sumners concentrated on physics, she was onto something bigger. Over the last several decades, evidence has emerged that childhood play can shape our future selves: the skills we develop, the professions we choose, our sense of self-worth, and even our relationships.(虽然Sumners专注于物理学领域，但她发现了更具深远意义的东西。在过去的几十年里，有证据表明，童年时期的玩耍能够塑造我们未来的自我：包括我们培养的技能、选择的职业、自我价值感，甚至是人际关系)可推断，第一段中 Sumners 提出玩具、游戏等能改变青少年对理科的认知，第二段说明尽管她当时主要关注物理学领域，但她的观点触及了更广泛的层面 —— 后续研究证实了玩耍对个人技能、职业、自我价值等多方面的影响。由此可推断，Sumners 的观点准确预测了玩耍的广泛影响。故选C项。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。第二段的“Over the last several decades, evidence has emerged that childhood play can shape our future selves: the skills we develop, the professions we choose, our sense of self-worth, and even our relationships.(在过去的几十年里，有证据表明，童年时期的玩耍能够塑造我们未来的自我：包括我们培养的技能、选择的职业、自我价值感，甚至是人际关系)”提出“童年游戏能塑造未来自我”的观点，第三段中“If you invest time in play, which helps with organizational skills, decision-making, toughness — all those things — then it’s going to guide you into a much more safe, secure space in the future.(如果你投入时间在游戏上，这有助于培养组织能力、决策能力、韧性——所有这些东西——然后它会将引导你在未来进入一个更安全、更有保障的空间)”可知，第三段是通过专家观点佐证第二段的核心观点。故选A项。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段“The kinds of playthings, or play activities, that really produce creative thought,” she says, “are natural materials, with no defined end to them — like clay, paint, water, and mud — so that there is no right or wrong way of playing with it.(真正能产生创造性思维的玩具或游戏活动，是那些没有明确结局的天然材料——比如黏土、颜料、水和泥巴——这样玩起来就没有对错之分)”可知，萨默斯强调天然材料类游戏的价值，由此推断她对数字游戏持不赞同态度。故选A项。 【15题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“The lack of physical interaction also concerns her: “It is the quality of human face-to-face interaction, eye-to-eye look, and mutual engagement in a play activity that really makes a difference.”（缺乏身体互动也让她担忧：“真正起作用的是人与人之间面对面交流、眼神交流以及在游戏活动中相互参与的质量。”）”可知，哈丁强调身体互动是游戏的关键。故选B项。 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。 No More Chicken Wings, Please! Could I eat another bite? I scanned the passenger seat of my car, piled with takeaway chicken wings. Being overfull was a familiar feeling as a food critic, but maybe I’d simply reached the end of the road. Six years earlier, I’d been thrilled to land this job. Driving hundreds of miles weekly, I sometimes ate out 4-5 times a day as I pursued stories, unearthing under-the-radar places, dishes and people. ____16____. “Wait! You get paid to eat? What a hard life! You have my dream job,” they’d say. Outwardly, it was a dream, and complaining seemed ungracious. So, I rarely told anyone that the work was not all peaches and cream. I rushed from plate to plate, deadline to deadline, postponing medical appointments. ____17____. “I’d like to see that number a little lower,” said my doctor as she studied my soaring cholesterol. “I know, but I can’t control what I eat,” I told her. Some food writers had mastered the art of taking one bite of everything, but I’d finish dishes I loved. I watched my weight tick upward, and workouts had minimal effect. The occasional case of food poisoning was a job hazard, yet long-term over consumption took the real toll. One day, my doctor squinted at the screen. “Well,” she warned. “it looks like you’re pre-diabetic.” ____18____. I processed this news while tucking into fish tacos down the street. I couldn’t just not eat the tacos, could I? I hung on for another year but started daydreaming about home cooking. ____19____. “My time at the paper has come to an end,” I told my boss from my car. “Are you sure?” she leaned forward. Yes, I was. ____20____. It took months to retrain my colossal appetite, but I hoped those months would earn me extra years. Nine months on — though missing a regular paycheck - I’ve reversed weight gain, and my blood sugar is fine. The biggest surprise? Stress reduction reversed aging. “You look so different,” friends say. “You just look...relaxed.” A. OK, so my blood sugar level was now a cause of concern as well. B. I felt as if an enormous weight had instantly dropped off my mind. C. It was six orders of wings in a single afternoon that finally did me in. D. The constant deadlines left me with no time for hobbies or personal life. E. Whenever someone asked what I did for a living, their eyes lit up at the response. F. On the odd occasion I made it to the doctor, my blood levels told an alarming story. G. People often asked me if I could recommend a good restaurant for their special occasions. 【答案】16. E 17. F 18. A 19. C 20. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章以作者作为美食评论家的经历展开，讲述了这份看似令人羡慕的工作背后，因频繁外出就餐、暴饮暴食导致的健康危机，最终作者选择辞职，回归健康生活方式并收获身体与精神双重改善的故事。 【16题详解】 上文“Six years earlier, I’d been thrilled to land this job. Driving hundreds of miles weekly, I sometimes ate out 4-5 times a day as I pursued stories, unearthing under-the-radar places, dishes and people. (六年前，我兴奋地得到了这份工作。为了挖掘美食故事，我每周驱车数百英里，有时一天要在外就餐四五次，探寻那些不为人知的餐馆、菜品和人物。)”描述了美食评论家工作的日常，下文““Wait! You get paid to eat? What a hard life! You have my dream job,” they’d say. (他们会说：“等等！你吃饭还能拿工资？这日子也太舒服了吧！这可是我梦寐以求的工作啊。”)”是他人对这份工作的评价。E项“每当有人问我是做什么工作的，听到我的回答后他们都会眼前一亮。”承上启下，“asked what I did for a living”衔接下文他人的评价，“eyes lit up”体现出他人对这份工作的羡慕，逻辑连贯。故选E。 【17题详解】 上文“So, I rarely told anyone that the work was not all peaches and cream. I rushed from plate to plate, deadline to deadline, postponing medical appointments. (所以，我很少告诉别人这份工作并非事事顺心。我从一场饭局赶往下一场饭局，从一个截止日期奔向另一个截止日期，还常常推迟体检预约。)”讲述了工作的辛劳和对健康的忽视，下文““I’d like to see that number a little lower,” said my doctor as she studied my soaring cholesterol. (“我希望这个数值能再降一点。”医生看着我飙升的胆固醇数值说道。)”是医生对作者健康状况的评价。F项“偶尔去看医生时，我的各项血液指标都呈现出令人担忧的结果。”承上启下，“made it to the doctor”对应上文的“postponing medical appointments”，“blood levels told an alarming story”衔接下文的“soaring cholesterol”，符合段落逻辑。故选F。 【18题详解】 上文“One day, my doctor squinted at the screen. “Well,” she warned. “it looks like you’re pre-diabetic.” (有一天，医生眯着眼看着检查屏幕，警告我说：“看起来你已经处于糖尿病前期了。”)”是医生给出的健康预警，下文“I processed this news while tucking into fish tacos down the street. I couldn’t just not eat the tacos, could I? (我一边在街边吃着鱼肉塔可，一边消化这个消息。我总不能连塔可都不吃了吧？)”体现出作者得知预警后的复杂心情。A项“好吧，这么说来我的血糖水平也成了需要担忧的问题。”承接上文，“blood sugar level was now a cause of concern”对应医生所说的“pre-diabetic”，同时体现出作者对健康问题的认知，贴合语境。故选A。 【19题详解】 上文“I hung on for another year but started daydreaming about home cooking. (我又坚持了一年，但内心已经开始向往家常菜的味道了。)”体现出作者想要放弃这份工作的想法，下文““My time at the paper has come to an end,” I told my boss from my car. (“我在报社的工作生涯该结束了。”我在车里对老板说道。)”是作者做出的辞职决定。C项“正是某天下午一口气吃的六份鸡翅，最终让我下定了决心。”承上启下，“six orders of wings in a single afternoon”呼应文章开头的炸鸡翼场景，“finally did me in”体现出这件事成为压垮骆驼的最后一根稻草，促使作者做出辞职决定，逻辑通顺。故选C。 【20题详解】 上文“Yes, I was. (是的，我心意已决。)”体现出作者辞职的坚定态度，下文“It took months to retrain my colossal appetite, but I hoped those months would earn me extra years. (我花了好几个月的时间才调整好自己暴饮暴食的胃口，但我希望这几个月的付出能为我换来更长久的寿命。)”描述了辞职后的生活改变。B项“我感觉心里好像一下子卸下了千斤重担。”承接上文，体现出作者辞职后的轻松释然，同时为下文回归健康生活的内容做铺垫，符合文章情感变化的节奏。故选B。 第三部分：语言知识运用 (共四节，满分 45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，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 It is still dark now when I begin my early morning walk in the woods. ____21____ have become familiar after years of hiking except for some tree roots magically emerging from previously ____22____ ground. Certainly I meet with some unseen ____23____ — fallen branches from last night’s storm lie in wait and layers of autumn leaves create a false floor through which my trusting footsteps ____24____. My first night hike was on a warm August night. Our leader ____25____ bright flashlights so we wouldn’t scare away the night creatures we wanted. “See with your feet,” the leader told us repeatedly, which surprisingly ____26____. With ____27____ and courage, it didn’t take long ____28____ our feet became sensitive to the ground’s irregularities. Toes learned to explore for barriers before trusting full weight on feet, holes and dips ____29____ in advance. But mistakes still happened — I got ____30____ and I fell. Since the pace was slow, there was little ____31____ except pride. Once down, I paused to feel the ____32____ of earth beneath me. On my way home, as dawn ____33____ day, I thought about how similar night hikes were to life journeys. The same rules often ____34____ for both: slow down, concentrate, “see” with new senses and don’t be scared. Although the path is full of uncertainties — hidden barriers, ____35____ surface, wet floor — the earth is solid and firm beneath. It is the nature of night ground, also the nature of life. 21. A. Trees B. Branches C. Sights D. Paths 22. A. level B. soft C. firm D. wet 23. A. holes B. wonders C. barriers D. traps 24. A. fall B. sink C. stamp D. appear 25. A. prohibited B. encouraged C. shone D. suggested 26. A. took action B. did wonders C. did harm D. took consequences 27. A. concentration B. smartness C. cooperation D. patience 28. A. until B. since C. before D. after 29. A. narrowed B. dug C. detected D. measured 30. A. struck B. tied C. caught D. tripped 31. A. effect B. consequence C. damage D. discouragement 32. A. firmness B. roughness C. softness D. grandness 33. A. made way for B. made use of C. made sense of D. made friends with 34. A. call B. benefit C. apply D. work 35. A. solid B. evident C. false D. invisible 【答案】21. D 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. A 26. B 27. A 28. C 29. C 30. D 31. C 32. A 33. A 34. D 35. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者通过夜间徒步经历，领悟到即便前路充满障碍与不确定性，只要放慢脚步、用心感知，就能发现脚下坚实的大地，这亦是人生的真谛。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：经过多年的徒步旅行，这些路径已经变得再熟悉不过了，只是有些树根会从原本平坦的地面上突然冒出来。A. Trees树木；B. Branches树枝；C. Sights风景；D. Paths路径。根据后文“some tree roots magically emerging from”描述了树根，推测是道路变得熟悉，故选D。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：经过多年的徒步旅行，这些路径已经变得再熟悉不过了，只是有些树根会从原本平坦的地面上突然冒出来。A. level平的；B. soft柔软的；C. firm结实的；D. wet潮湿的。根据上文“some tree roots magically emerging from”可知，这里描述树根像魔法一样从原本平坦的地面冒出来。树根通常长在地下，现在却在平地上突兀地出现，这是徒步时的常见障碍，短语level ground表示“平地”。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当然，我也会遇到一些看不见的障碍——昨晚暴风雨掉落的树枝横在路旁，层层的秋叶铺成了一层虚假地面，我那轻信的双脚踩上去就会陷进去。A. holes洞穴；B. wonders奇迹；C. barriers障碍；D. traps陷阱。根据后文“fallen branches from last night’s storm lie in wait and layers of autumn leaves create a false floor”可知，“昨晚暴风雨留下的断枝”和“秋天的落叶”，这些都是阻挡前行的东西，即障碍。故选C。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当然，我也会遇到一些看不见的障碍——昨晚暴风雨掉落的树枝横在路旁，层层的秋叶铺成了一层虚假地面，我那轻信的双脚踩上去就会陷进去。A. fall落下；B. sink下沉；C. stamp跺（脚）；D. appear出现。根据上文“layers of autumn leaves create a false floor through which my trusting footsteps”可知，落叶形成了虚假的地面。当作者踩上去时，脚步会陷进去（sink），因为落叶下面可能是坑洼或松软的泥土。故选B。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们的领导禁止使用强光手电筒，以免惊吓走掉我们想要捕捉的夜行生物。A. prohibited禁止；B. encouraged鼓励；C. shone闪耀；D. suggested建议。根据后文“so we wouldn’t scare away the night creatures we wanted”可知，为了不吓跑夜间生物，领队禁止使用明亮的手电筒。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：“用脚去看吧，”这位领队反复对我们说，令人惊讶的是，这种方法还真起了作用。A. took action采取行动；B. did wonders产生奇效；C. did harm危害；D. took consequences承担后果。根据上文““See with your feet,” the leader told us repeatedly, which surprisingly”可知，领队反复说“用脚看路”，这招令人惊讶地“创造了奇迹”，即非常有效。故选B。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：凭借着专注和勇气，没过多久我们的双脚就对地面的不平整之处变得敏感起来。A. concentration专心；B. smartness聪明；C. cooperation合作；D. patience耐心。根据上文“See with your feet”可知，夜间徒步看不清路，需要高度的专注和勇气，才能让脚感知地面的不平。故选A。 【28题详解】 考查连词词义辨析。句意：凭借着专注和勇气，没过多久我们的双脚就对地面的不平整之处变得敏感起来。A. until直到；B. since自从；C. before在……之前；D. after在……之后。根据上文“it didn’t take long”可知为固定句型It didn't take long before...意为 “没过多久就……”。指没过多久，我们的脚就变得对地面的不平很敏感了。故选C。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：趾头学会了在完全用脚承重之前先试探是否有障碍物，还能提前察觉到坑洞和凹陷。A. narrowed变窄；B. dug挖掘；C. detected发现；D. measured测量。根据上文“Toes learned to explore for barriers before trusting full weight on feet, holes and dips”可知，脚趾学会了在完全承重前探索障碍物，坑洼和凹陷被提前探测出来。故选C。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但还是出了差错——我被绊倒了，然后摔了一跤。A. struck打击；B. tied系；C. caught抓住；D. tripped绊倒。根据后文“and I fell”可知，作者被绊倒，摔了一跤。故选D。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：由于进展缓慢，除了自尊心受到打击外，几乎没有什么损失。A. effect影响；B. consequence结果；C. damage破坏；D. discouragement气馁。根据上文“Since the pace was slow, there was little”可知，因为步伐很慢，所以摔倒后除了自尊心受损外，身体上几乎没有损伤。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：下来之后，我停下来感受脚下坚实的土地。A. firmness坚实；B. roughness粗糙；C. softness柔软；D. grandness伟大。根据后文“the earth is solid and firm beneath”可知，作者停下来感受脚下坚实的土地。故选A。 【33题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：在回家的路上，当黎明退去、白昼来临之际，我开始思考夜间徒步与人生旅程之间的相似之处。A. made way for为……让路；B. made use of利用；C. made sense of理解；D. made friends with交朋友。根据上文“On my way home, as dawn”可知，在回家的路上，黎明为白昼让路，即黎明来临，黑夜过去。故选A。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：同样的规则往往对两者都适用：放慢速度，集中注意力，用新的方式去“感知”，并且不要害怕。A. call打电话；B. benefit受益；C. apply申请；D. work起作用，工作。根据后文“for both: slow down, concentrate, “see” with new senses and don’t be scared”可知，同样的规则通常适用于两者（徒步和人生）。故选D。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：尽管这条道路布满未知的艰险——隐藏的障碍、虚假的表面、湿滑的地面——但脚下大地却是坚实稳固的。A. solid结实的；B. evident清楚的；C. false错误的，虚假的；D. invisible看不见的。这里呼应了第一段“create a false floor”可知，虽然人生道路充满了不确定性——隐藏的障碍、“虚假的”（false）表面、湿滑的地面——但脚下的大地依然是坚实的。故选C。 第二节 语法填空 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 语法填空 The Wonder of Brain-Computer Interface Technology In the realm (领域) of fascinating modern technology, Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) stands without ____36____ its seemingly sci-fi capability. Simply put, BCI is a direct communication pathway ____37____ the electrical activity of the brain is translated into commands for external devices. Through a headset ____38____ (equip) with sensors, it reads our brainwaves to decode our intentions, ____39____ different these intentions might be — whether it’s moving a cursor on a screen or controlling a prosthetic limb. The significance of this technology is great, especially ____40____ (domestic). For individuals with severe mobility impairments, BCI offers a new lease on life, and so they ____41____ (shelter) from complete dependence on caregivers. They can operate smart home systems, communicate, and engage with the digital world using pure thought. ____42____ uses this technology can potentially achieve what they imagine—turning on the lights, changing the TV channel, or typing a message — through concentrated mental focus. There is no ____43____ (deny) that BCI is still in a relatively early stage, facing challenges in precision and accessibility. ____44____ exciting phase of this technology is its gradual move from specialized laboratories to real-world trials. However, its potential extends beyond medical use into gaming, education, and daily _____45_____ (convenient). It promises a future in which our minds can interact with technology seamlessly, breaking down physical barriers and redefining human-machine collaboration. This exciting frontier reminds us that the most powerful tool we possess is, and always will be, our own brain. 【答案】36. doubt 37. where 38. equipped 39. however 40. domestically 41. are sheltered 42. Whoever 43. denying 44. An 45. convenience 【解析】 【导语】主要说明了脑机接口技术可将脑电波转化为设备指令，助力残障人士生活。虽仍处发展初期，但潜力巨大，将融入多领域，重塑人机交互。 【36题详解】 考查名词。句意：在令人惊叹的现代科技领域中，脑机接口（BCI）无疑展现出了其看似来自科幻世界的神奇功能。without doubt表示“毫无疑问，无疑”，符合句意。 【37题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：简单来说，脑机接口是一种直接的通信途径，它将大脑的电活动转化为对外部设备的指令。定语从句修饰先行词pathway，在从句作地点状语，故用where引导。 【38题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：通过配备传感器的耳机，它能够读取我们的脑电波，从而解读我们的意图，无论这些意图有多么不同——无论是移动屏幕上的光标，还是控制假肢。此处headset与equip构成被动关系，故用过去分词作定语。 【39题详解】 考查状语从句。句意：通过配备传感器的耳机，它能够读取我们的脑电波，从而解读我们的意图，无论这些意图有多么不同——无论是移动屏幕上的光标，还是控制假肢。引导让步状语从句，表示“无论多么”用however。 【40题详解】 考查副词。句意：这项技术的重要性不言而喻，尤其是在家庭领域有着举足轻重的作用。修饰句子用副词domestically。 【41题详解】 考查时态语态。句意：对于那些行动能力严重受限的患者来说，脑机接口技术为他们带来了新的生机，使他们得以摆脱完全依赖护理人员的状态。主语they与谓语构成被动关系，且陈述事实用一般现在时的被动语态，谓语用复数。 【42题详解】 考查主语从句。句意：任何使用这种技术的人都有可能通过集中精神来实现他们所设想的事情——比如打开灯、切换电视频道或者输入信息。引导主语从句，表示“无论谁”用whoever，首字母大写。 【43题详解】 考查固定句型。句意：无可否认，BCI 目前仍处于相对早期的阶段，存在精度和可获取性方面的难题。There is no denying that表示“不可否认……”，是固定句型。 【44题详解】 考查冠词。句意：这项技术的一个令人兴奋的阶段在于，它正逐渐从专门的实验室走向实际应用的试验阶段。phase为泛指，且exciting是发音以元音音素开头的单词。 【45题详解】 考查名词。句意：然而，其应用潜力不仅限于医疗领域，还延伸到了游戏、教育以及日常生活便利性等方面。作介词的宾语，用名词convenience。 第三节 单词拼写 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 46. In ________ (认可) of her outstanding leadership during the crisis, the company awarded her a special honor. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】recognition 【解析】 【详解】句意：鉴于她在危机期间表现出的卓越领导才能，公司授予了她一项特殊荣誉。根据汉语提示可知用名词recognition，作宾语。 47. The team’s ________ (优越性) in technical skills was obvious when they easily solved the complex problem. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】superiority 【解析】 【详解】句意：当他们轻松解决这个复杂问题时，该团队在技术技能上的优越性是显而易见的。“优越性”作句子主语，用名词superiority，不可数名词。 48. She has been one of the most ________ (有很大影响力的) voices in environmental protection over the past decade. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】influential 【解析】 【详解】句意：在过去十年里，她一直是环保领域最具影响力的声音之一。根据汉语提示“有很大影响力的”可知，此处用形容词influential修饰名词voices。 49. Effective communication is ________ (至关重要的) to building trust between team members. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】vital 【解析】 【详解】句意：有效沟通对于建立团队成员之间的信任至关重要。根据汉语提示可知用形容词vital，作表语。 50. The rebels secretly ________ (密谋) against the government, but their plan was discovered in time. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】plotted 【解析】 【详解】句意：反叛者暗中密谋反抗政府，但他们的计划被及时发现了。根据汉语提示可知用动词plot，发生在过去用一般过去时。 51. She is c________ to improving educational opportunities for children in rural areas. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】committed##ommitted 【解析】 【详解】句意：她致力于为农村儿童改善受教育的机会。根据单词首字母以及句意，可知应填形容词committed，作表语，be committed to表示“致力于”。 52. Long-term e________ to loud noise may lead to hearing loss. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】exposure##xposure 【解析】 【详解】句意：长期暴露在嘈杂噪音中可能会导致听力受损。根据首字母e及“lead to hearing loss”可知，此处为名词exposure意为“暴露”作主语。 53. His sudden d________ from the company surprised everyone, as he had worked there for 15 years. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】departure##eparture 【解析】 【详解】句意：他突然从公司离职令所有人感到意外，因为他已经在那里工作了15年。根据首字母d及语境“surprised everyone, as he had worked there for 15 years”，此处为departure意为“离职”。 54. Under difficult c________ he managed to stay calm and make reasonable decisions. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】circumstances##ircumstances 【解析】 【详解】句意：在艰难的处境下，他依然保持冷静并做出合理的决定。根据单词首字母以及句意，可知用名词circumstance，此处表泛指数量大于一用复数形式。 55. Exhausted but determined to complete the marathon, he d________ himself to the finish line. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】dragged##ragged 【解析】 【详解】句意：他筋疲力尽，却决心跑完马拉松，奋力拖着自己抵达终点线。根据单词首字母以及句意，可知用动词drag，发生在过去用一般过去时。 第四节 微写作 (满分 10分) 56. 翻译下面的句子，并增加适当的过渡词语，把它们连成一篇小短文。 1. 有些人认为，尽管太空探索拓展了我们对宇宙的认知，但它是对公共资金的浪费。 2. 我们对未知的好奇心驱使了我们不断冒险前往新的地方。 3. 我们对天空的痴迷，在世界各地的古老传说中都显而易见。 4. 太空探索实际上能带来巨大的经济价值，也能为下一代带来教育意义与灵感。 5. 正是这种灵感，让我们对知识的渴望始终鲜活，也确保太空探索及其他诸多领域的进步将持续推进。 连句成文： __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 Some people argue that although space exploration broadens our understanding of the universe, it is a waste of public funds. However, human curiosity about the unknown drives us to keep venturing into new places. Besides, our fascination with the sky is evident in ancient legends around the world. More importantly, space exploration can actually bring huge economic value, as well as educational significance and inspiration for the next generation. And it is precisely this inspiration that keeps our thirst for knowledge alive and ensures continuous progress in space exploration and many other fields. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生根据所给句子写一篇关于太空探索的短文。 【详解】1.词汇积累 明显的：evident→obvious 确保：ensure→guarantee 持续的：continuous→constant 恰好：precisely→exactly 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：However, human curiosity about the unknown drives us to keep venturing into new places. 拓展句：Although human curiosity about the unknown is deep-seated, it drives us to keep venturing into new places. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Some people argue that although space exploration broadens our understanding of the universe, it is a waste of public funds.（运用了that引导宾语从句和although引导让步状语从句） 【高分句型2】And it is precisely this inspiration that keeps our thirst for knowledge alive and ensures continuous progress in space exploration and many other fields.（运用了强调句） 第四部分 读后续写 (满分25分) 57. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 It had been a challenging but rewarding term, filled with hard work and a thirst for knowledge. As I handed in my final assignment and saw it was graded A, a sense of pride and satisfaction washed over me. Little did I know that my accomplishments had not gone unnoticed by my families, who had been closely observing my progress. At the first day of summer vacation, my mother told me excitedly that we would pay a visit to Marco the next day to cheer for my progress in academic study. When I got the good news, I felt on top of the world and could not hold back my high spirits. As I lay in bed that night, a mix of anticipation and delight welled up in my heart, and I slid into a dream-filled sleep, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the coming adventure. After we arrived in Marco, my parents said that we would first visit the Marco tower. Marco Tower, built in the late 19th century, is a historic landmark that showcases the rich architectural heritage of the city. It is also considered one of the top tourist attractions in the region. Upon hearing the inspiring news, I bounced up and down with joy. But then I felt a bit uneasy because of my fear of heights. Inside the lift, my palms grew sweaty as the anxiety consumed me. I paced back and forth in the tower lift, unsure of whether I would have the courage. After the lift reached the specific floor, I gasped (倒吸一口气) in horror. The floor here was made of glass, so one could appreciate the height of the tower and take a real adventure. Seeing my family both take out their phones to shoot the grand views, I felt under pressure. Then my mother smiled at me and said delightedly, “Just take it easy and you can do it.” 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 I didn’t know whether to stay or not. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I was totally struck by the height of the tower. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 I didn’t know whether to stay or not. The thought of exploring new places, and creating lasting memories with my family was undeniably inviting However, it was obviously too challenging for me to step on to that glass. As I weighed the options in my mind, my mother’s words echoed in m y ears, reminding me of the courage and confidence I used to have. With a deep breath, I made up my mind that I would seize this opportunity and embrace the adventure that awaited me in Marco. I was totally struck by the height of the tower. My eyes were immediately drawn to the magnificent structure that stood tall in the city center-Marco Tower. Its charm was without equal, its soaring height dominating the skyline. I couldn’t help feeling a mixture of awe and admiration. I reminded myself of the encouragement from my loved ones. As we left the tower, I expressed my gratitude to my mother for her consistent support. She taught me an important lesson that day — with a little encouragement, we can achieve extraordinary things. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者考试成绩好，和家人一起外出旅行。结果在爬一座高塔时，作者犹豫了，有些恐高。但一想到和家人一起冒险，作者爬上了高塔，也看到了与众不同的景色。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“我不知道该不该留下来”可知，第一段可描写作者内心的纠结和矛盾，以及最终决定爬上去。 ②由第二段首句内容“我被塔的高度完全震撼了”可知，第二段可描写作者在塔上看到的景色以及感悟。 2.续写线索：内心犹豫——决心上塔——看到景色——敬畏钦佩——作者感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①抓住：seize /grasp ②决定：make up one’s mind/decide ③表达：express/extend 情绪类 ①感激：gratitude/thankfulness ②非凡：extraordinary /remarkable 【点睛】[高分句型1] With a deep breath, I made up my mind that I would seize this opportunity and embrace the adventure that awaited me in Marco. (运用了that引导宾语从句) [高分句型2] As we left the tower, I expressed my gratitude to my mother for her consistent support. (运用了as引导时间状语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $