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江苏省天一中学2025—2026 学年第一学期期末考试 高二英语 本试卷分四个部分。满分150分，考试用时120分钟。 注意事项： 1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共5 小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. What do we know about Mrs. Black? A. She’s from Germany. B. She has a British accent. C. She taught science before. 2. When will the woman’s flight take off tomorrow? A. At 8:00a. m. B. At 9:00 a. m. C. At 11:00 a. m. 3. What does the woman advise the man to do? A. Travel to France. B. Learn more French words. C. Research into French culture. 4. What is the weather like now? A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Snowy. A.5. What are the speakers talking about? A. How to cope with stress. B. How to keep healthy. C. How to prepare for exams. 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. What might the man be? A. A publisher. B. A writer. C. An editor. 7. What is the woman doing? A. Cheering the man up. B. Doing an interview. C. Recommending a book. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. Where are the speakers? A. In a supermarket. B. At a university. C. At home. 9. What is the woman’s attitude toward the man’s idea? A. Understanding. B. Ambiguous. C. Disapproving. 10. What does the woman suggest the man do about changing majors? A. Handle challenges flexibly B. Ask his professors for advice. C. Consider career prospects in the field. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 11. Why can’t Tom meet Ms. Greenwell today? A. Ms. Greenwell doesn’t prepare well. B. It is not a good day for visits. C. He makes an unannounced visit. 12. Why does Tom come here? A. To call on his investors. B. To have business discussions. C. To attend a conference. 13. What does Tom want Ms. Greenwell to do? A. Give him a call later. B. Meet with him tomorrow. C. Visit his company next week. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 14. What did the man do previously? A. He cooked food. B. He served customers. C. He gave staff training. 15. Why does the man hesitate to be a host at first? A. He wants a better salary. B. He finds it is too tiring. C. He thinks it is a one-person job. 16. What will the man do? A. Attend another interview. B. Draw up a training plan. C. Submit a formal application. 17. How does the man sound at the end of the conversation? A. Satisfied. B. Puzzled. C. Disappointed. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18. Who is probably the speaker? A. A doctor. B. A teacher. C. A student. 19. What causes long-term tiredness in teens according to the speaker? A. The conflict between body clocks and social demands. B. An addiction to screens and social media C. A preference for drinking energy drinks. 20. What does the speaker tell us in the end? A. How stress affects sleep quality. B. Why teens have trouble waking up early. C. How to arrange time properly before bedtime. 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 Love it or hate it, we live in the digital age and there’s no going back. Distracted by endless notifications and emails, we can hardly focus on our tasks. To stay focused, we probably need some apps to keep us on track. 1. Rescue Time Rescue Time helps you to find out how much time you’re really on-task. Label activities as productive and non-productive so you can block your biggest distractions. Get a categorized breakdown of how you spend your time. Price: Free(Web) 2. Pomodoro Time Tracker The Pomodoro Technique keeps your mind sharp and prevents you from becoming tired. It in volves working and taking breaks at set intervals (间隔).This popular time management method asks you to alternate focused work sessions with frequent short breaks to promote concentration. Price: Free(Web) 3. Freedom Freedom allows you to block the Internet, social media, and apps that eat up your time. *Categorize how you spend your time, decide how long you Freedom need to work without interruption, and block items that take you off track. Freedom is superior to many other blockers because you can block applications-not just websites. Price: One month free trial, $6.99 monthly (Mac, Windows, X and iOS) 4. Forest Forest turns productivity into a game. “Plant” a virtual tree at the beginning of your work time. If you maintain focus for the duration of the timer, you’ll grow a tree to add to your “forest”. Forest makes you think twice about traveling down Internet rabbit holes when you’re supposed to be working. Price: $1.99(iOS and Android), Free (Chrome extension) 1. What does Pomodoro Time Tracker help us to do? A. Manage our time. B. Arrange our tasks. C. Prevent all distractions. D. Combine work with rest. 2. How is Freedom different from other blockers? A. It blocks websites. B. It is completely free. C. It blocks applications. D. It brings us to the track. 3. Which of the following uses the policy of reward? A. Forest. B. Freedom. C. Rescue Time. D. Pomodoro Time Tracker B When Adriana Barbosa was a child and her family was struggling to pay rent, she would sell food that her grandmother cooked to raise money. They were some of the few Afro-Brazilians (非洲裔巴西人) in a middle-class neighborhood in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and she quickly learned that, although more than half of Brazilians have African ancestry, many of the Brazilians profiting off Black ideas do not. This is significant considering how wide Brazil’s racial wealth gap is, even as officials have down played the existence of racism (种族歧视) in their society. The average income for white workers was 74% higher than that of black and brown workers in 2019, according to a study by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. In her 20s, Barbosa, who was always excited by everything from Spike Lee’s films to the Black Panthers’ activism, created the Feira Preta Festival, both to help pay the bills and to celebrate Black culture. The first event showcased music, plays, and literature and drew more than5,000 visitors. It also provided a platform for Barbosa and other business people to sell their products. Which isn’t to say it hasn’t had challenges. Funding has been an issue. A white neighborhood blocked the festival from taking place on its streets, she says. Some ticket income was stolen. But Barbosa has been determined to keep it all going; the festival has drawn more than 200,000 visitors over the years and has turned into one of the largest Black culture events in Latin America. Later she grew the Feira Preta Festival into an initiative, the PretaHub platform. Over the last two decades, it has worked with more than 10,000 Black business people in many fields. “It began with a small action to pay rent,” says Barbosa. “Today it’s a big social organization that has created a market f or Black people.” 4. Which of the following statements is true? A. The racial wealth gap in Brazil is narrow. B. Only a few Brazilians have African ancestry. C. Adriana helped her family financially by selling food. D. The average salary for white workers was low in 2019. 5. When organizing the Feira Preta Festival, Barbosa faced many challenges except ______. A. The shortage of funding. B. The theft of ticket income. C. The opposition from white people. D. The absence of the government’s support. 6. Which of the following words can best describe Adriana Barbosa? A. Creative and strong-willed. B. Passionate and cautious. C. Conservative and sensitive. D. Humorous and warm-hearted. 7. What message does the text convey? A. It’s never too old to learn. B. Constant dripping wears away a stone. C. From humble beginnings come great things. D. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. C History is written, read, told — but rarely ever is it smelled. Historians and scientists across Europe have now gotten together with perfumers(调香师)and museums for a unique project: to reveal what Europe smelled like between the 16th and early 20th centuries. A European street today may smell like coffee, fresh-baked bread and cigarettes. But what did it smell like hundreds of years ago? As part of this three-year-long project called “Odeuropa”, the researchers want to find all the old scents(气味)of Europe — and even recreate some of this ancient smellscape: from the dry tobacco scents to the smelly canals. To do this, they will first build artificial intelligence (AI) that will be trained to go through historical texts, written in seven different languages, for any descriptions of scents. The AI will also be trained to detect images of objects in the texts that might be scented. The team will then use this information to create an online encyclopedia(百科全书)of smells from Europe’s past. The encyclopedia will include the meaning of certain scents and will trace the stories behind scents, places and related practices, according to project leader Angela Lee. “This database will become a library for the smell heritage of Europe, enabling future generations to access and learn about the scented past.” The encyclopedia will also include descriptions of people for whom smell was important. The researchers will then work with chemists and perfume makers to recreate past smells and figure out how to display the smells in museums and other historical sites. With current technology, almost every scent can be produced. “The more difficult part of the project will be to find descriptions of scents, because people haven’t always talked or written about them,” Lee said. Scent plays a central role in our everyday life, even acting as a powerful time machine into our own past with its ability to activate long-forgotten memories. But it’s also a key tool in telling the stories of others. “Scent gives us access to the past in a much more direct and emotional way than language and images,” Lee said. 8. Why did the researchers start the “Odeuropa” project? A. To rebuild a historical European street. B. To make perfumes of traditional scents. C. To find and recreate the smells of Europe. D. To reproduce the scented past of Europe. 9. What will the AI do in the project? A. Collect smell-related data. B. Write interesting stories behind smells. C. Detect objects by smell. D. Describe smells in different languages. 10. Which of the following is the biggest challenge the project faces? A. Scents of the past are hard to keep. B. Records of scents are rarely found. C. Technology to reproduce scents is poor. D. Display of smells in museums costs a lot. 11. What is the last paragraph mainly about? A. The application of past scents. B. The effect of scents on memory. C. The role of scent in story-telling. D. The value of understanding scent. D Tearing up, sweating, nose running and other bodily functions are all signs when you’re eating spicy foods. Yet, millions of people worldwide actively seek out this burning feeling. The explanation lies not in our sense of taste, but in our complex nervous system and psychology. The heat we perceive from chili peppers originates from capsaicin (辣椒素), a compound that acts as the plant’s chemical defense. It specifically targets TRPV1, a receptor (受体) present on nociceptors — the special nerve cells that detect potentially harmful factors, such as heat above 42℃. When activated, these cells trigger an instant alarm response, causing the body to react as if it’s been burned. This begs the question: why would we enjoy a feeling signaling potential danger? The enjoyment of spicy food is learned through adaptation of the neural system. Initially, the brain misinterprets the capsaicin-caused heat as a potential threat, triggering an alarm-like response. Through repeated exposure, however, it receives consistent feedback indicating no actual tissue damage occurs. The feeling is gradually reassessed as non-threatening and manageable, transforming the initial pain into a form of “benign masochism”. Much like the thrill of a roller coaster side, the perceived danger — now under our command — becomes an internal part of the pleasure. Individual tolerance varies. Genetics can influence how sensitive one’s TRPV1 receptors are to capsaicin. More importantly, people can gradually build up a tolerance, essentially training their bodies and brains to handle higher levels of spiciness. The receptors themselves become less responsive over time, and the brain’s predictive system becomes more accurate. 12. Why does eating chili peppers give people the burning feeling? A. Capsaicin briefly hurts taste buds. B. Chilli peppers bring potential danger. C. Capsaicin triggers the reaction of TRPV1. D. Chilli peppers raise the body’s temperature. 13. Which experience is most similar to enjoying spicy food? A. Listening to music. B. Smoking cigarettes. C. Exploring the wilderness. D. Watching a horror film. 14. What does building a high spice tolerance involve? A. Conscious efforts. B. Genetic adaptation. C. Blocking spiciness signals. D. Keeping receptors from responding. 15. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Capsaicin’s Trick: A False Burning Alarm B. The Spice Lover’s Dilemma: Pleasure in Pain C. The Body’s Signal: Physical Reactions to Spice D. The Art of Endurance: Building Spice Tolerance 第二节 (共5 小题；每小题2.5分，满分 12.5 分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 After 20 years of teaching, I thought I’d heard every excuse from students trying to get a better grade. But recently I heard a new complaint: “My grade doesn’t reflect the effort I put into this course.” ___16___ In the past, students understood it and they knew “A” required great work. Yet today, Generation Z expect to be rewarded for the quantity of their effort rather than the quality of their knowledge. In surveys, two-thirds of college students say that “trying hard” should be a factor in their grades. ___17___ It’s the result of a misunderstanding about one popular educational theories. Psychologists have long found that rewarding effort helps form a strong work ethic and reinforces learning. ___18___ We’ve gone from praising effort to treating it as an end in itself. We’ve failed to remind them that working hard doesn’t guarantee doing a good job. There’s a reason we award Olympic medals to the athletes who swim the fastest, not the ones who train the hardest. What counts is not mere effort but the progress and result. The ideal response to a disappointing grade is not to complain that your diligence wasn’t rewarded. ___19___ Trying harder isn’t always the answer. Sometimes it’s working smarter, and other times, it’s working on something else altogether. Devotion is just one of the many contributing factors to achievement. Ability, opportunity and luck count, too. Now in my classes, students are assessed on the quality of their written essays, class participation, group presentations and final papers or exams. I make it clear that “A” is not granted for effort itself; it is earned through mastery of knowledge. The true measure of learning is not the time and energy you put in. ___20___ A. Teachers are to blame. B. It is to ask how to improve. C. This isn’t Generation Z’s fault. D. “B” may not fully reflect your dedication. E. It’s the knowledge and skills you acquire. F. High marks are for excellence, not perseverance. G. But we’ve taken the practice of celebrating diligence too far. 第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 One day I recognized that I was no longer challenged or fulfilled by my job. Then I began exploring other ____21____. My inner voice told me that I truly ____22____ to become a paralegal (律师助理). However, to become a paralegal, I needed a (n) ____23____. After discussing the financial and time details with my family, I began ____24____ McHenry County College. The results produced very positive reviews of courses and staff. It’s ____25____ to start a new chapter in one’s life, particularly while progressing to retirement age. Did I ____26____ for the challenge? The answer was simple: Yes. Being a student at my age ____27____ relearning many things, and staying ____28____, like keeping to my schedule and reviewing materials before and after class. Fortunately, I am receiving a great deal of ____29____ from my professors on these topics. These were not taught in college four ____30____ ago. My communication skills have been greatly sharpened by ____31____ my learning approach. I now have a clear career path as well as the resources ____32____ for professional success. This experience has had a positive effect on my entire family. I feel that I am not only improving ____33____, but surprisingly, my family dynamics are changing as well. Every time our18-year-old son ____34____ me reading textbooks, I am positively influencing his school work ethic. I will never regret beginning this ____35____ with continued learning. 21. A. fields B. places C. problems D. details 22. A. pretended B. volunteered C. desired D. continued 23. A. sponsor B. degree C. award D. allowance 24. A. researching B. appreciating C. promoting D. searching 25. A. possible B. wrong C. difficult D. obvious 26. A. get ready B. make up C. make arrangements D. get suited 27. A. postpones B. involves C. resists D. regrets 28. A. connected B. motivated C. interested D. organized 29. A. generosity B. judgement C. guidance D. admiration 30. A. weeks B. months C. years D. decades 31. A. challenging B. evaluating C. improving D. recording 32. A. designed B. exchanged C. rewarded D. prepared 33. A. academically B. economically C. strategically D. scientifically 34. A. minds B. sees C. leaves D. stops 35. A. track B. incident C. access D. promise 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。 After exploring every corner of their native city, Hu Sisi and her travel partners wanted to experience something different. So, they ____36____ (direct) headed to a distillery (酿酒厂). During their tour of the Shazhou Youhuang Cultural Park in Zhangjiagang, the group learned about the techniques for making huangjiu, a type of Chinese rice wine traditionally ____37____ (serve) warm. “Traveling while gaining knowledge is a whole new experience for me,” said Hu, a 29-year-old from Suzhou. “All the huangjiu-related ____38____ (produce) here are very unique to the scenic area and unavailable online, which only ____39____ (heighten) my desire to buy them.” After first emerging as ____40____ concept in Europe around the mid-20th century, industrial tourism, ____41____ involves visiting factories and other sites of industrial heritage, began taking root in China in the late 1990s.Over the years, its ____42____ (expand) has grown into a profitable section, thanks to growing investment and government support. The country now has more than 1,000 industrial tourism sites nationwide, ranging from the century-old steel plants in the northeast ____43____ shiny, high-tech electric-vehicle plants in south. Many cities and provinces have included industrial tourism in their policies ____44____ (boost) the local tourism market. For example, Shanghai’s _____45_____ (influence) three-year tourism development plan, which was released last February, highlights the potential for transforming abandoned factories into cultural attractions, helping local businesses through ticket sales and spin-offs (周边产品) while preserving the city’s industrial heritage. 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分 15分) 46. 假如你是校英文报编辑李华，你校科技社团在上周举行了一个“用VR 游中国” (A Virtual Tour around China) 体验活动，让同学们能够通过VR眼镜游览祖国著名景点。请你在校英文报上撰写一则新闻稿，内容包括： 1.活动介绍； 2.活动反响。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 A Virtual Tour Around China ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 Final exams were approaching, and everyone in school was excited about vacations. We were dreaming of far-off destinations, our minds filled with images of thrilling adventures. After school on Friday, on my way home, I ran into my best friend. Enthusiastic about the vacations, I asked him about his plans. His eyes twinkled brightly as he replied, “I’m going to visit my grandparents with my parents for a week.” “Don’t you ever get tired of going to the same place year after year? I remember, every year, your family takes 7 to 10 days off to head back to your native village,” I asked, raising an eyebrow in curiosity. “Oh, not at all! That’s the absolute best time of the year for me! Being with my folks in the village is just amazing.” His face beamed with joy as he continued, "In the village, I get to meet so many wonderful people, and everyone there is so kind and welcoming. Our neighborhood crew is tight! We’re always hanging out together, you know? Just running wild, chilling by the lake, or bouncing between each other’s houses. Honestly, I know what really matters about these village trips. It’s not the cool places we see — it’s spending time with the people I love. That’s the real treasure of life.” His words made me recall my own grandparents. I realized I hadn’t seen them for years. But still, it’s a pleasure to be there. … we had big long gardens and a big multi-story house. The next day, over breakfast, I mustered up the courage and asked my parents, “Can we visit grandparents this summer after exams?” Dad replied hesitantly, “Oh, that’s unexpected.” Mom was surprised. “Well, you know it gets really hot there this time of year.” After a short pause, Dad gave a small sigh and met my hopeful gaze. “However,” he said, “if you perform well in exams, we’ll make the trip.” For the next six weeks, I threw myself completely into my studies. My mom was amazed by this sudden transformation in me. Soon came the long-awaited exam results. 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。 Paragraph 1: I rushed home and immediately handed my parents my score card and a note with “PLEASE.” ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: I saw my mom had tears in her eyes when leaving them. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 江苏省天一中学2025—2026 学年第一学期期末考试 高二英语 本试卷分四个部分。满分150分，考试用时120分钟。 注意事项： 1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共5 小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. What do we know about Mrs. Black? A. She’s from Germany. B. She has a British accent. C. She taught science before. 2. When will the woman’s flight take off tomorrow? A. At 8:00a. m. B. At 9:00 a. m. C. At 11:00 a. m. 3. What does the woman advise the man to do? A. Travel to France. B. Learn more French words. C. Research into French culture. 4. What is the weather like now? A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Snowy. A.5. What are the speakers talking about? A. How to cope with stress. B. How to keep healthy. C. How to prepare for exams. 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. What might the man be? A. A publisher. B. A writer. C. An editor. 7. What is the woman doing? A. Cheering the man up. B. Doing an interview. C. Recommending a book. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. Where are the speakers? A. In a supermarket. B. At a university. C. At home. 9. What is the woman’s attitude toward the man’s idea? A. Understanding. B. Ambiguous. C. Disapproving. 10. What does the woman suggest the man do about changing majors? A. Handle challenges flexibly B. Ask his professors for advice. C. Consider career prospects in the field. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 11. Why can’t Tom meet Ms. Greenwell today? A. Ms. Greenwell doesn’t prepare well. B. It is not a good day for visits. C. He makes an unannounced visit. 12. Why does Tom come here? A. To call on his investors. B. To have business discussions. C. To attend a conference. 13. What does Tom want Ms. Greenwell to do? A. Give him a call later. B. Meet with him tomorrow. C. Visit his company next week. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 14. What did the man do previously? A. He cooked food. B. He served customers. C. He gave staff training. 15. Why does the man hesitate to be a host at first? A. He wants a better salary. B. He finds it is too tiring. C. He thinks it is a one-person job. 16. What will the man do? A. Attend another interview. B. Draw up a training plan. C. Submit a formal application. 17. How does the man sound at the end of the conversation? A. Satisfied. B. Puzzled. C. Disappointed. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18. Who is probably the speaker? A. A doctor. B. A teacher. C. A student. 19. What causes long-term tiredness in teens according to the speaker? A. The conflict between body clocks and social demands. B. An addiction to screens and social media C. A preference for drinking energy drinks. 20. What does the speaker tell us in the end? A. How stress affects sleep quality. B. Why teens have trouble waking up early. C. How to arrange time properly before bedtime. 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 Love it or hate it, we live in the digital age and there’s no going back. Distracted by endless notifications and emails, we can hardly focus on our tasks. To stay focused, we probably need some apps to keep us on track. 1. Rescue Time Rescue Time helps you to find out how much time you’re really on-task. Label activities as productive and non-productive so you can block your biggest distractions. Get a categorized breakdown of how you spend your time. Price: Free(Web) 2. Pomodoro Time Tracker The Pomodoro Technique keeps your mind sharp and prevents you from becoming tired. It in volves working and taking breaks at set intervals (间隔).This popular time management method asks you to alternate focused work sessions with frequent short breaks to promote concentration. Price: Free(Web) 3. Freedom Freedom allows you to block the Internet, social media, and apps that eat up your time. *Categorize how you spend your time, decide how long you Freedom need to work without interruption, and block items that take you off track. Freedom is superior to many other blockers because you can block applications-not just websites. Price: One month free trial, $6.99 monthly (Mac, Windows, X and iOS) 4. Forest Forest turns productivity into a game. “Plant” a virtual tree at the beginning of your work time. If you maintain focus for the duration of the timer, you’ll grow a tree to add to your “forest”. Forest makes you think twice about traveling down Internet rabbit holes when you’re supposed to be working. Price: $1.99(iOS and Android), Free (Chrome extension) 1. What does Pomodoro Time Tracker help us to do? A. Manage our time. B. Arrange our tasks. C. Prevent all distractions. D. Combine work with rest. 2. How is Freedom different from other blockers? A. It blocks websites. B. It is completely free. C. It blocks applications. D. It brings us to the track. 3. Which of the following uses the policy of reward? A. Forest. B. Freedom. C. Rescue Time. D. Pomodoro Time Tracker 【答案】1. D 2. C 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了几款在数字时代生活中帮助我们保持专注的几款软件。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二个标题下的内容“It in volves working and taking breaks at set intervals.This popular time management method asks you to alternate focused work sessions with frequent short breaks to promote concentration.(它包括以固定的时间间隔工作和休息。这种流行的时间管理方法要求你交替进行集中的工作，并经常短暂休息，以提高注意力。)”可知，Pomodoro Time Tracker这款软件主要是帮我们做到劳逸结合，故选择 D项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三个标题下的内容“Freedom is superior to many other blockers because you can block applications-not just websites.(Freedom优于许多其他阻止程序，因为你可以阻止应用程序，而不仅仅是网站。)”可知，Freedom这款软件不同于其他应用之处在于可以组织应用程序而不仅仅是网站，故选择C项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四个标题下的内容“Forest turns productivity into a game. “Plant” a virtual tree at the beginning of your work time. If you maintain focus for the duration of the timer, you’ll grow a tree to add to your “forest”.(Forest将生产力转化为游戏。在工作时间开始时“种植”一棵虚拟树。如果你在计时器的持续时间内保持专注，你就会长出一棵树来添加到你的“森林”中)”可知，Forest使用了奖励政策，故选择A项。 B When Adriana Barbosa was a child and her family was struggling to pay rent, she would sell food that her grandmother cooked to raise money. They were some of the few Afro-Brazilians (非洲裔巴西人) in a middle-class neighborhood in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and she quickly learned that, although more than half of Brazilians have African ancestry, many of the Brazilians profiting off Black ideas do not. This is significant considering how wide Brazil’s racial wealth gap is, even as officials have down played the existence of racism (种族歧视) in their society. The average income for white workers was 74% higher than that of black and brown workers in 2019, according to a study by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. In her 20s, Barbosa, who was always excited by everything from Spike Lee’s films to the Black Panthers’ activism, created the Feira Preta Festival, both to help pay the bills and to celebrate Black culture. The first event showcased music, plays, and literature and drew more than5,000 visitors. It also provided a platform for Barbosa and other business people to sell their products. Which isn’t to say it hasn’t had challenges. Funding has been an issue. A white neighborhood blocked the festival from taking place on its streets, she says. Some ticket income was stolen. But Barbosa has been determined to keep it all going; the festival has drawn more than 200,000 visitors over the years and has turned into one of the largest Black culture events in Latin America. Later she grew the Feira Preta Festival into an initiative, the PretaHub platform. Over the last two decades, it has worked with more than 10,000 Black business people in many fields. “It began with a small action to pay rent,” says Barbosa. “Today it’s a big social organization that has created a market f or Black people.” 4. Which of the following statements is true? A. The racial wealth gap in Brazil is narrow. B. Only a few Brazilians have African ancestry. C. Adriana helped her family financially by selling food. D. The average salary for white workers was low in 2019. 5. When organizing the Feira Preta Festival, Barbosa faced many challenges except ______. A. The shortage of funding. B. The theft of ticket income. C. The opposition from white people. D. The absence of the government’s support. 6. Which of the following words can best describe Adriana Barbosa? A. Creative and strong-willed. B. Passionate and cautious. C. Conservative and sensitive. D. Humorous and warm-hearted. 7. What message does the text convey? A. It’s never too old to learn. B. Constant dripping wears away a stone. C. From humble beginnings come great things. D. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. 【答案】4. C 5. D 6. A 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是篇说明文。文章通过讲述了Adriana Barbosa的成长经历和她创办的Feira Preta Festival（黑人文化节）及其后续发展，展现了她在面对家庭经济困难和种族财富差距等挑战时，如何坚持并努力推动黑人文化的发展和庆祝。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“When Adriana Barbosa was a child and her family was struggling to pay rent, she would sell food that her grandmother cooked to raise money.(当Adriana Barbosa还是个孩子的时候，她的家庭正在努力支付房租，她会卖掉祖母做的食物来筹集资金。)”可知，Adriana Barbosa通过卖食物来帮助她的家人。故选C项。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Which isn’t to say it hasn’t had challenges. Funding has been an issue. A white neighborhood block ed the festival from taking place on its streets, she says. Some ticket income was stolen. But Barbosa has been determined to keep it all going; the festival has drawn more than 200,000 visitors over the years and has turned into one of the largest Black culture events in Latin America.(这并不是说它没有遇到过挑战。资金一直是个问题。她说，一个白人社区阻止这个节日在街道上举行。一些门票收入被盗。但Barbosa决心让这一切继续下去；该节日多年来吸引了20多万游客，已成为拉丁美洲最大的黑人文化活动之一)”可知，在组织Feira Preta节时，Barbosa面临着许多挑战，有资金短缺，盗窃票务收入和白人的反对，没有提到缺少政府的支持。故选D项。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“In her 20s, Barbosa, who was always excited by everything from Spike Lee’s films to the Black Panthers’ activism, created the Feira Preta Festival, both to help pay the bills and to celebrate Black culture.(斯派克·李的电影到黑豹党的激进主义，Barbosa总是对一切都感到兴奋。20多岁时，她创立了创立了Feira Preta Festival，既是为了帮助支付账单，也是为了庆祝黑人文化。)”可知，是Barbosa创立了Feira Preta Festival，说明她是有创造力的；以及倒数第二段“Which isn’t to say it hasn’t had challenges. Funding has been an issue. A white neighborhood block ed the festival from taking place on its streets, she says. Some ticket income was stolen. But Barbosa has been determined to keep it all going; the festival has drawn more than 200,000visitors over the years and has turned into one of the largest Black culture events in Latin America.(这并不是说它没有遇到过挑战。资金一直是个问题。她说，一个白人社区阻止这个节日在街道上举行。一些门票收入被盗。但巴博萨决心让这一切继续下去；该节日多年来吸引了20多万游客，已成为拉丁美洲最大的黑人文化活动之一。)”可知，在举办节日期间，遇到很多困难，但是她坚持了下去，所以是意志坚强的。故选A项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段““It began with a small action to pay rent,” says Barbosa. “Today it’s a big social organization that has created a market f or Black people.”(Barbosa说：“这始于支付房租的一个小动作。“今天，它是一个大型社会组织，为黑人创造了一个市场。”)”和全文内容可知，文章讲述了Barbosa从小行动开始，最终成就了一个大的社会组织的经历，表明了“伟大的事情源于卑微的开始”。故选C项。 C History is written, read, told — but rarely ever is it smelled. Historians and scientists across Europe have now gotten together with perfumers(调香师)and museums for a unique project: to reveal what Europe smelled like between the 16th and early 20th centuries. A European street today may smell like coffee, fresh-baked bread and cigarettes. But what did it smell like hundreds of years ago? As part of this three-year-long project called “Odeuropa”, the researchers want to find all the old scents(气味)of Europe — and even recreate some of this ancient smellscape: from the dry tobacco scents to the smelly canals. To do this, they will first build artificial intelligence (AI) that will be trained to go through historical texts, written in seven different languages, for any descriptions of scents. The AI will also be trained to detect images of objects in the texts that might be scented. The team will then use this information to create an online encyclopedia(百科全书)of smells from Europe’s past. The encyclopedia will include the meaning of certain scents and will trace the stories behind scents, places and related practices, according to project leader Angela Lee. “This database will become a library for the smell heritage of Europe, enabling future generations to access and learn about the scented past.” The encyclopedia will also include descriptions of people for whom smell was important. The researchers will then work with chemists and perfume makers to recreate past smells and figure out how to display the smells in museums and other historical sites. With current technology, almost every scent can be produced. “The more difficult part of the project will be to find descriptions of scents, because people haven’t always talked or written about them,” Lee said. Scent plays a central role in our everyday life, even acting as a powerful time machine into our own past with its ability to activate long-forgotten memories. But it’s also a key tool in telling the stories of others. “Scent gives us access to the past in a much more direct and emotional way than language and images,” Lee said. 8. Why did the researchers start the “Odeuropa” project? A. To rebuild a historical European street. B. To make perfumes of traditional scents. C. To find and recreate the smells of Europe. D. To reproduce the scented past of Europe. 9. What will the AI do in the project? A. Collect smell-related data. B. Write interesting stories behind smells. C. Detect objects by smell. D. Describe smells in different languages. 10. Which of the following is the biggest challenge the project faces? A. Scents of the past are hard to keep. B. Records of scents are rarely found. C. Technology to reproduce scents is poor. D. Display of smells in museums costs a lot. 11. What is the last paragraph mainly about? A. The application of past scents. B. The effect of scents on memory. C. The role of scent in story-telling. D. The value of understanding scent. 【答案】8. C 9. A 10. B 11. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了Odeuropa项目将历史学家、科学家和调香师联合起来，重塑欧洲的历史气味，保护嗅觉遗产。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“As part of this three-year-long project called ‘Odeuropa’, the researchers want to find all the old scents(气味)of Europe — and even recreate some of this ancient smellscape”（作为这个名为“Odeuropa”的三年期项目的一部分，研究人员希望找到欧洲所有古老的气味——甚至重现这种古老的气味景观）可知研究人员启动 “Odeuropa”项目是为了找到欧洲所有古老的气味，甚至重现这种古老的气味。故选C项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“To do this, they will first build artificial intelligence (AI) that will be trained to go through historical texts, written in seven different languages, for any descriptions of scents.”（为了做到这一点，他们将首先建立人工智能，并对其进行训练，以翻阅用七种不同语言编写的历史文本，寻找任何关于气味的描述。）可知人工智能在项目中会收集与气味有关的数据。故选A项。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“The more difficult part of the project will be to find descriptions of scents, because people haven’t always talked or written about them”（这个项目更困难的部分将是找到对气味的描述，因为人们并不总是谈论或书写它们。）可推知该项目面临的最大挑战是气味的记录很少被发现。故选B项。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段“Scent plays a central role in our everyday life, even acting as a powerful time machine into our own past with its ability to activate long-forgotten memories.”（气味是在我们的日常生活中起着核心作用，甚至作为一个强大的时间机器进入我们自己的过去，它有能力激活被遗忘的记忆。）可知最后一点主要讲的是气味对记忆的影响。故选B项。 D Tearing up, sweating, nose running and other bodily functions are all signs when you’re eating spicy foods. Yet, millions of people worldwide actively seek out this burning feeling. The explanation lies not in our sense of taste, but in our complex nervous system and psychology. The heat we perceive from chili peppers originates from capsaicin (辣椒素), a compound that acts as the plant’s chemical defense. It specifically targets TRPV1, a receptor (受体) present on nociceptors — the special nerve cells that detect potentially harmful factors, such as heat above 42℃. When activated, these cells trigger an instant alarm response, causing the body to react as if it’s been burned. This begs the question: why would we enjoy a feeling signaling potential danger? The enjoyment of spicy food is learned through adaptation of the neural system. Initially, the brain misinterprets the capsaicin-caused heat as a potential threat, triggering an alarm-like response. Through repeated exposure, however, it receives consistent feedback indicating no actual tissue damage occurs. The feeling is gradually reassessed as non-threatening and manageable, transforming the initial pain into a form of “benign masochism”. Much like the thrill of a roller coaster side, the perceived danger — now under our command — becomes an internal part of the pleasure. Individual tolerance varies. Genetics can influence how sensitive one’s TRPV1 receptors are to capsaicin. More importantly, people can gradually build up a tolerance, essentially training their bodies and brains to handle higher levels of spiciness. The receptors themselves become less responsive over time, and the brain’s predictive system becomes more accurate. 12. Why does eating chili peppers give people the burning feeling? A. Capsaicin briefly hurts taste buds. B. Chilli peppers bring potential danger. C. Capsaicin triggers the reaction of TRPV1. D. Chilli peppers raise the body’s temperature. 13. Which experience is most similar to enjoying spicy food? A. Listening to music. B. Smoking cigarettes. C. Exploring the wilderness. D. Watching a horror film. 14. What does building a high spice tolerance involve? A. Conscious efforts. B. Genetic adaptation. C. Blocking spiciness signals. D. Keeping receptors from responding. 15. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Capsaicin’s Trick: A False Burning Alarm B. The Spice Lover’s Dilemma: Pleasure in Pain C. The Body’s Signal: Physical Reactions to Spice D. The Art of Endurance: Building Spice Tolerance 【答案】12. C 13. D 14. A 15. B 【解析】 【导语】本文解释人们喜爱辣食的原因：辣椒素刺激神经产生灼烧感，经反复接触，大脑将其判定为可控刺激，转化为快感。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“The heat we perceive from chili peppers originates from capsaicin (辣椒素), a compound that acts as the plant’s chemical defense. It specifically targets TRPV1, a receptor (受体) present on nociceptors—the special nerve cells that detect potentially harmful factors, such as heat above 42℃.(我们从辣椒中感受到的热感源自辣椒素，这是一种植物的化学防御物质。它专门作用于TRPV1受体，该受体存在于伤害感受器（能够感知潜在有害因素，如超过42℃的高温）上)”可知，吃辣椒会让人们产生灼烧感是因为辣椒素会触发TRPV1受体的反应。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“The feeling is gradually reassessed as non-threatening and manageable, transforming the initial pain into a form of “benign masochism”. Much like the thrill of a roller coaster side, the perceived danger — now under our command — becomes an internal part of the pleasure.(这种感觉逐渐被重新评估为安全且可控的，从而将最初的痛苦转化为一种“良性受虐狂”的体验。就像乘坐过山车时的刺激感一样，我们所感知到的危险——如今已处于我们的掌控之中——成为了愉悦的一部分)”可知，享受辣食的快感属于“良性受虐”——明知没有实际伤害，却因可控的“危险感”获得刺激，和看恐怖片的体验逻辑一致（恐惧但安全）。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Individual tolerance varies. Genetics can influence how sensitive one’s TRPV1 receptors are to capsaicin. More importantly, people can gradually build up a tolerance, essentially training their bodies and brains to handle higher levels of spiciness. The receptors themselves become less responsive over time, and the brain’s predictive system becomes more accurate.(个体的耐受性各不相同。基因会影响一个人的 TRPV1 受体对辣椒素的敏感程度。更重要的是，人们可以逐渐形成耐受性，即通过训练让身体和大脑能够更好地应对更高的辣度。随着时间的推移，这些受体本身的反应会减弱，而大脑的预测系统也会变得更加准确)”可知，增强对辛辣食物的耐受能力需要积极主动的努力。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Tearing up, sweating, nose running and other bodily functions are all signs when you’re eating spicy foods. Yet, millions of people worldwide actively seek out this burning feeling. The explanation lies not in our sense of taste, but in our complex nervous system and psychology.(吃辛辣食物时，会出现流泪、出汗、流鼻涕等生理反应。然而，全球数以百万计的人却热衷于这种令人不适的感觉。其原因并非在于味觉，而是源于我们复杂的神经系统和心理状态)”结合本文解释人们喜爱辣食的原因：辣椒素刺激神经产生灼烧感，经反复接触，大脑将其判定为可控刺激，转化为快感，还介绍了耐辣方法与解辣妙招。可知，B选项“辣味爱好者面临的困境：在痛苦中寻求愉悦”最符合文章标题。 第二节 (共5 小题；每小题2.5分，满分 12.5 分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 After 20 years of teaching, I thought I’d heard every excuse from students trying to get a better grade. But recently I heard a new complaint: “My grade doesn’t reflect the effort I put into this course.” ___16___ In the past, students understood it and they knew “A” required great work. Yet today, Generation Z expect to be rewarded for the quantity of their effort rather than the quality of their knowledge. In surveys, two-thirds of college students say that “trying hard” should be a factor in their grades. ___17___ It’s the result of a misunderstanding about one popular educational theories. Psychologists have long found that rewarding effort helps form a strong work ethic and reinforces learning. ___18___ We’ve gone from praising effort to treating it as an end in itself. We’ve failed to remind them that working hard doesn’t guarantee doing a good job. There’s a reason we award Olympic medals to the athletes who swim the fastest, not the ones who train the hardest. What counts is not mere effort but the progress and result. The ideal response to a disappointing grade is not to complain that your diligence wasn’t rewarded. ___19___ Trying harder isn’t always the answer. Sometimes it’s working smarter, and other times, it’s working on something else altogether. Devotion is just one of the many contributing factors to achievement. Ability, opportunity and luck count, too. Now in my classes, students are assessed on the quality of their written essays, class participation, group presentations and final papers or exams. I make it clear that “A” is not granted for effort itself; it is earned through mastery of knowledge. The true measure of learning is not the time and energy you put in. ___20___ A. Teachers are to blame. B. It is to ask how to improve. C. This isn’t Generation Z’s fault. D. “B” may not fully reflect your dedication. E. It’s the knowledge and skills you acquire. F. High marks are for excellence, not perseverance. G. But we’ve taken the practice of celebrating diligence too far. 【答案】16. F 17. C 18. G 19. B 20. E 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要探讨了当下学生将努力与成绩挂钩的现象，阐明成绩应基于知识掌握而非单纯付出的观点。 【16题详解】 根据空前“But recently I heard a new complaint: “My grade doesn’t reflect the effort I put into this course.” (但最近我听到了一个新的抱怨：“我的成绩没有体现出我在这门课上付出的努力。”)”以及空后“In the past, students understood it and they knew “A” required great work. Yet today, Generation Z expect to be rewarded for the quantity of their effort rather than the quality of their knowledge. (过去，学生们都明白这一点，也知道A级成绩需要实打实的出色表现。然而如今，Z世代期望自己付出的努力多少能得到回报，而非依据掌握知识的质量来评判)”可知，此空应点明成绩的评定标准，即高分奖励的是优秀成果而非努力过程，F选项“High marks are for excellence, not perseverance. (高分是对优秀成果的奖励，而非对坚持不懈的努力的认可)”承接前文的学生抱怨，且引出后文的古今对比，符合语境。故选F项。 【17题详解】 根据空后“It’s the result of a misunderstanding about one popular educational theories. (这是对一种流行的教育理论产生误解所导致的结果)”可知，此空应表明Z世代的这种想法并非其自身的过错，C选项“This isn’t Generation Z’s fault. (这并不是Z世代的错)”引出后文对该现象成因的分析，符合语境。故选C项。 【18题详解】 根据空前“Psychologists have long found that rewarding effort helps form a strong work ethic and reinforces learning. (心理学家早就发现，奖励努力有助于培养强烈的职业道德，还能强化学习效果)”以及空后“We’ve gone from praising effort to treating it as an end in itself. We’ve failed to remind them that working hard doesn’t guarantee doing a good job. (我们已经从赞扬努力，变成了将努力本身当作最终目的。我们没能提醒他们，努力并不一定能保证把事情做好)”可知，此空应形成转折，指出如今人们对赞扬努力这件事做得过了头，G选项“But we’ve taken the practice of celebrating diligence too far. (但我们把赞扬勤奋这件事做得太过火了)”承接前文的正确理念，且引出后文的过度做法，符合语境。故选G项。 【19题详解】 根据空前“The ideal response to a disappointing grade is not to complain that your diligence wasn’t rewarded. (面对不理想的成绩，理想的反应不是抱怨自己的勤奋没有得到回报)”以及空后“Trying harder isn’t always the answer. Sometimes it’s working smarter, and other times, it’s working on something else altogether. (更努力地尝试并不总是解决问题的办法。有时候需要更聪明地学习，还有些时候则需要彻底转向其他方向)”可知，此空应说明面对不理想成绩的正确做法是寻求改进方法，B选项“It is to ask how to improve. (而是应该思考如何改进)”与前文的错误做法形成对比，且引出后文的具体建议，符合语境。故选B项。 【20题详解】 根据空前“The true measure of learning is not the time and energy you put in. (衡量学习的真正标准，不是你投入了多少时间和精力)”可知，此空应点明衡量学习的真正标准是学到的知识和技能，E选项“It’s the knowledge and skills you acquire. (而是你所掌握的知识和技能)”与前文形成“不是……而是……”的逻辑关系，符合语境。故选E项。 第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 One day I recognized that I was no longer challenged or fulfilled by my job. Then I began exploring other ____21____. My inner voice told me that I truly ____22____ to become a paralegal (律师助理). However, to become a paralegal, I needed a (n) ____23____. After discussing the financial and time details with my family, I began ____24____ McHenry County College. The results produced very positive reviews of courses and staff. It’s ____25____ to start a new chapter in one’s life, particularly while progressing to retirement age. Did I ____26____ for the challenge? The answer was simple: Yes. Being a student at my age ____27____ relearning many things, and staying ____28____, like keeping to my schedule and reviewing materials before and after class. Fortunately, I am receiving a great deal of ____29____ from my professors on these topics. These were not taught in college four ____30____ ago. My communication skills have been greatly sharpened by ____31____ my learning approach. I now have a clear career path as well as the resources ____32____ for professional success. This experience has had a positive effect on my entire family. I feel that I am not only improving ____33____, but surprisingly, my family dynamics are changing as well. Every time our18-year-old son ____34____ me reading textbooks, I am positively influencing his school work ethic. I will never regret beginning this ____35____ with continued learning. 21. A. fields B. places C. problems D. details 22. A. pretended B. volunteered C. desired D. continued 23. A. sponsor B. degree C. award D. allowance 24. A. researching B. appreciating C. promoting D. searching 25. A. possible B. wrong C. difficult D. obvious 26. A. get ready B. make up C. make arrangements D. get suited 27. A. postpones B. involves C. resists D. regrets 28. A. connected B. motivated C. interested D. organized 29. A. generosity B. judgement C. guidance D. admiration 30. A. weeks B. months C. years D. decades 31. A. challenging B. evaluating C. improving D. recording 32. A. designed B. exchanged C. rewarded D. prepared 33. A. academically B. economically C. strategically D. scientifically 34. A. minds B. sees C. leaves D. stops 35. A. track B. incident C. access D. promise 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B 24. A 25. C 26. A 27. B 28. D 29. C 30. D 31. C 32. D 33. A 34. B 35. A 【解析】 【导语】主要讲述作者中年后对原有工作失去动力，重返校园进修，开启新职业并带动家人共同成长的经历。 【21题详解】 考查名词。句意：有一天我意识到这份工作不再给我带来挑战和成就感，于是我开始探索其他领域。A. fields领域；B. places地方；C. problems问题；D. details细节。根据前文“I was no longer challenged or fulfilled by my job”以及后文想转行做律师助理可知，作者开始探索其他职业领域。 【22题详解】 考查动词。句意：内心的声音告诉我，我真心渴望成为一名律师助理。A. pretended假装；B. volunteered自愿，主动要求；C. desired渴望；D. continued继续。根据后文“However, to become a paralegal, I needed a (n) ________ .”以及作者为此重返校园学习可知，成为律师助理是她内心渴望做的事。 【23题详解】 考查名词。句意：然而，想要成为一名律师助理，我需要拿到学位。A. sponsor赞助者；B. degree学位；C. award奖项；D. allowance津贴。根据后文“I began _______ McHenry County College”可知，作者进入大学学习，说明从事该职业需要大学学位。 【24题详解】 考查动词。句意：在和家人商量经济与时间安排后，我开始调研麦克亨利县立学院。A. researching调查，研究；B. appreciating感激；C. promoting推广；D. searching寻找。根据后文“The results produced very positive reviews of courses and staff”可知，作者提前调研学校的课程和师资口碑。 【25题详解】 考查形容词。句意：人生开启新的篇章是很艰难的，尤其是临近退休的年纪。A. possible可能的；B. wrong错误的；C. difficult困难的；D. obvious明显的。根据上文“I began ____ McHenry County College”以及后文“to start a new chapter in one’s life, particularly while progressing to retirement age”可知，作者临近退休去上大学学一个新的专业，这通常会面对很多困难，因此此处指开启新的篇章是很困难的。 【26题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：我做好迎接这份挑战的准备了吗？A. get ready准备好；B. make up编造；C. make arrangements安排；D. get suited适合。根据后文“The answer was simple: Yes.”以及后文入学学习可知，作者反问自己是否准备好迎接挑战。 【27题详解】 考查动词。句意：在我这个年纪做学生，需要重新学习很多东西，还要保持做事有条理，比如遵守作息、课前课后复习知识点。A. postpones推迟；B. involves包含，需要；C. resists抵制；D. regrets后悔。根据后文“relearning many things”可知，大龄求学这件事本身就包含重新学习各类知识。 【28题详解】 考查形容词。句意：在我这个年纪做学生，需要重新学习很多东西，还要保持做事有条理，比如遵守作息、课前课后复习知识点。A. connected有联系的；B. motivated有动力的；C. interested感兴趣的；D. organized有条理的。根据后文“like keeping to my schedule and reviewing materials before and after class”可知，这些都是自律且做事有条理的表现。 【29题详解】 考查名词。句意：幸运的是，在这些方面我得到了教授们很多指导。A. generosity慷慨；B. judgement判断；C. guidance指导；D. admiration钦佩。根据后文“from my professors”可知，此处指作者在这些方面得到了教授们的大量指导。 【30题详解】 考查名词。句意：这些内容在四十年前的大学里是不会讲授的。A. weeks周；B. months月；C. years年；D. decades数十年。根据前文“particularly while progressing to retirement age”、“four”以及常识可知，作者临近退休年龄，距离上一次上大学应是数十年前，four decades意为“四十年”符合“退休前的时间跨度”语境。 【31题详解】 考查动词。句意：通过改进自己的学习方式，我的沟通能力也得到了极大提升。A. challenging挑战；B. evaluating评估；C. improving改进；D. recording记录。根据前文“My communication skills have been greatly sharpened”可知，学习方式得到优化改进后，自身能力也随之提升。 【32题详解】 考查动词。句意：如今我有了清晰的职业道路，也具备了职业成功所必备的储备条件。A. designed设计；B. exchanged交换；C. rewarded回报；D. prepared准备。根据前文“the resources”和后文“for professional success”可知，这些资源是为将来职业成功“准备”的，此处指作者现在有了为专业成功做好准备的资源。 【33题详解】 考查副词。句意：我觉得自己不仅在学业上取得了进步，令人意外的是，家庭氛围也随之发生了积极改变。A. academically学业上地；B. economically经济上地；C. strategically策略上地；D. scientifically科学上地。根据前文“My communication skills have been greatly sharpened by ____ my learning approach. I now have a clear career path as well as the resources”可知，作者改进学习方法、贮备了资源，此处指作者在学业上有所提高。 【34题详解】 考查动词。句意：每当我们18岁的儿子看到我捧着课本学习，我也在潜移默化地影响他的学习态度。A. minds介意；B. sees看见；C. leaves离开；D. stops停止。根据后文“I am positively influencing his school work ethic”可知，儿子亲眼目睹作者坚持学习的模样，从而受到正面影响。 【35题详解】 考查名词。句意：我永远不会后悔踏上这条持续学习的人生道路。A. track轨迹，路径；B. incident事件；C. access通道；D. promise承诺。根据后文“with continued learning”可知，继续学习是作者的人生道路中的一段，此处指作者永远不会后悔开始这条继续学习的道路。 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。 After exploring every corner of their native city, Hu Sisi and her travel partners wanted to experience something different. So, they ____36____ (direct) headed to a distillery (酿酒厂). During their tour of the Shazhou Youhuang Cultural Park in Zhangjiagang, the group learned about the techniques for making huangjiu, a type of Chinese rice wine traditionally ____37____ (serve) warm. “Traveling while gaining knowledge is a whole new experience for me,” said Hu, a 29-year-old from Suzhou. “All the huangjiu-related ____38____ (produce) here are very unique to the scenic area and unavailable online, which only ____39____ (heighten) my desire to buy them.” After first emerging as ____40____ concept in Europe around the mid-20th century, industrial tourism, ____41____ involves visiting factories and other sites of industrial heritage, began taking root in China in the late 1990s.Over the years, its ____42____ (expand) has grown into a profitable section, thanks to growing investment and government support. The country now has more than 1,000 industrial tourism sites nationwide, ranging from the century-old steel plants in the northeast ____43____ shiny, high-tech electric-vehicle plants in south. Many cities and provinces have included industrial tourism in their policies ____44____ (boost) the local tourism market. For example, Shanghai’s _____45_____ (influence) three-year tourism development plan, which was released last February, highlights the potential for transforming abandoned factories into cultural attractions, helping local businesses through ticket sales and spin-offs (周边产品) while preserving the city’s industrial heritage. 【答案】36. directly 37. served 38. products 39. heightens 40. a 41. which 42. expansion 43. to 44. to boost 45. influential 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了胡思思等人通过参观张家港沙洲优黄文化园了解黄酒酿造，展现工业旅游的体验，同时介绍工业旅游的起源、在中国的发展现状及多地将其纳入政策推动地方旅游市场的情况。 【36题详解】 考查副词。句意：于是，他们直接前往了一家酿酒厂。修饰动词head用副词directly，意为“直接地”。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在参观了张家港的沙洲优黄文化公园之后，这群人了解了酿造黄酒（一种传统的中国米酒，通常需趁热饮用）的工艺。空处为非谓语动词担当后置定语；被修饰词“a type of Chinese rice wine”和动词“serve”之间为被动关系，用过去分词形式。 【38题详解】 考查名词。句意：“这里所有的黄酒相关产品都是这个景区独有的，而且在网上是买不到的，这更让我想要购买它们了。”作主语，用名词product，结合are可知为复数。 【39题详解】 考查时态。句意：“这里所有的黄酒相关产品都是这个景区独有的，而且在网上是买不到的，这更让我想要购买它们了。”非限制性定语从句修饰上文句子，时态为一般现在时，谓语用三单形式。 【40题详解】 考查冠词。句意：工业旅游这种参观工厂和其他工业遗产地的旅游形式，大约在20世纪中叶在欧洲兴起，于20世纪90年代末在中国开始扎根。修饰名词单数，表示泛指，用不定冠词a。 【41题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：工业旅游这种参观工厂和其他工业遗产地的旅游形式，大约在20世纪中叶在欧洲兴起，于20世纪90年代末在中国开始扎根。空处为定语从句的关系词；先行词为“industrial tourism”，关系词在非限制性定语从句中担当主语，用which引导。 【42题详解】 考查名词。句意：多年来，随着投资的不断增加以及政府的大力支持，这一业务板块已发展成为盈利性较强的业务部门。作主语，用名词expansion。 【43题详解】 考查固定搭配。句意：目前，该国在全国范围内拥有超过1000个工业旅游景点，从东北部历史悠久的钢铁厂到南部现代化的高科技电动汽车工厂，种类繁多。固定搭配range from…to…意为“从……到……”。 【44题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：许多城市和省份已将工业旅游纳入其促进当地旅游业发展的政策之中。此处boost作目的状语用不定式。 【45题详解】 考查形容词。句意：例如，上海于去年 2 月发布的具有影响力的三年期旅游发展规划强调了将废弃工厂改造成文化景点的潜力，这一举措既能通过门票销售和衍生产品为当地企业带来收益，又能保护这座城市的历史工业遗产。修饰名词plan用形容词influential，作定语。 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分 15分) 46. 假如你是校英文报编辑李华，你校科技社团在上周举行了一个“用VR 游中国” (A Virtual Tour around China) 体验活动，让同学们能够通过VR眼镜游览祖国著名景点。请你在校英文报上撰写一则新闻稿，内容包括： 1.活动介绍； 2.活动反响。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 A Virtual Tour Around China ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】A Virtual Tour Around China Last week, the Tech Club of our school held an exciting event “A Virtual Tour around China”, which turned out to be a huge hit! With the help of VR headsets, students visited a series of iconic sites, starting with the Great Wall, which snaked majestically across the landscapes displayed in the headsets. They also explored the Forbidden City, appreciating its vast courtyards and grand halls that once housed ancient emperors. The experience ended up with a visit to the Terracotta Army in Xi’an and the details of each soldier in 3D truly stunned everyone. This virtual tour provided students with a unique experience to appreciate the charm of China. Participants all marveled at the realistic visual effects and the thrill of this virtual tour. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。考生学校科技社团在上周举行了一个“用VR 游中国” (A Virtual Tour around China) 体验活动，让同学们能够通过VR眼镜游览祖国著名景点。要求考生在校英文报上撰写一则新闻稿。 【详解】1.词汇积累 举办：hold→launch 壮观第：majestically→spectacularly 使惊讶：stun→amaze 激动：thrill→exhilaration 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：This virtual tour provided students with a unique experience to appreciate the charm of China.  拓展句：This virtual tour provided students with a unique experience to appreciate the charm of China, which left them a deep impression about the power of technology. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Last week, the Tech Club of our school held an exciting event “A Virtual Tour around China”, which turned out to be a huge hit!（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】With the help of VR headsets, students visited a series of iconic sites, starting with the Great Wall, which snaked majestically across the landscapes displayed in the headsets.（运用了介词短语作状语以及现在分词作状语以及which引导非限制性定语从句） 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。 Final exams were approaching, and everyone in school was excited about vacations. We were dreaming of far-off destinations, our minds filled with images of thrilling adventures. After school on Friday, on my way home, I ran into my best friend. Enthusiastic about the vacations, I asked him about his plans. His eyes twinkled brightly as he replied, “I’m going to visit my grandparents with my parents for a week.” “Don’t you ever get tired of going to the same place year after year? I remember, every year, your family takes 7 to 10 days off to head back to your native village,” I asked, raising an eyebrow in curiosity. “Oh, not at all! That’s the absolute best time of the year for me! Being with my folks in the village is just amazing.” His face beamed with joy as he continued, "In the village, I get to meet so many wonderful people, and everyone there is so kind and welcoming. Our neighborhood crew is tight! We’re always hanging out together, you know? Just running wild, chilling by the lake, or bouncing between each other’s houses. Honestly, I know what really matters about these village trips. It’s not the cool places we see — it’s spending time with the people I love. That’s the real treasure of life.” His words made me recall my own grandparents. I realized I hadn’t seen them for years. But still, it’s a pleasure to be there. … we had big long gardens and a big multi-story house. The next day, over breakfast, I mustered up the courage and asked my parents, “Can we visit grandparents this summer after exams?” Dad replied hesitantly, “Oh, that’s unexpected.” Mom was surprised. “Well, you know it gets really hot there this time of year.” After a short pause, Dad gave a small sigh and met my hopeful gaze. “However,” he said, “if you perform well in exams, we’ll make the trip.” For the next six weeks, I threw myself completely into my studies. My mom was amazed by this sudden transformation in me. Soon came the long-awaited exam results. 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。 Paragraph 1: I rushed home and immediately handed my parents my score card and a note with “PLEASE.” ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: I saw my mom had tears in her eyes when leaving them. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: I rushed home and immediately handed my parents my score card and a note with “PLEASE.” This time, they instantly agreed. The next day, we set out for our hometown. Every one, be it relatives or neighbors, greeted us with smiles, treating me like their own son. Every day brought new happiness –- digging with Grandpa in the garden, playing games with cousins until sunset, roaming around familiar streets with loved ones and even joining the local kids in their football matches. The days passed as we had a wonderful time together. Truth be told, everything was more fun in a big family. When departure day came, my heart ached. I saw my mom had tears in her eyes when leaving them. She wiped them away and smiled, saying, “I didn’t realize how much I missed the village until now. It’s not just a place; it’s where our roots are.” As we drove away, I felt a mix of excitement and nostalgia. I realized that the real adventure wasn’t about exploring far-off places but about reconnecting with family and our heritage. This trip wasn’t just for me; it was a reminder for all of us that family is the true treasure of life. From then on, visiting Grandma and Grandpa became our annual tradition, a time to cherish love, laughter, and the simple joys of being together. 【解析】 【导语】本文以作者在好友影响下渴望探望祖父母为线索，讲述了作者为争取暑期探亲机会努力备考，最终成行并在乡村感受到亲情温暖，领悟到家庭才是人生真正财富的故事。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ① 由第一段首句内容“我冲回家，立刻把成绩单和一张写着‘求你了’的纸条递给父母。” 可知，第一段可描写父母兑现承诺，“我们”踏上返乡之旅，在乡村与亲人、邻里共度欢乐时光，离别时难舍难分的场景。 ② 由第二段首句内容“离开时，我看到妈妈眼里含着泪水。”可知，第二段可描写妈妈感慨乡村是“根”之所在，作者从中领悟到亲情的意义，将探亲定为家庭传统的感悟。 2. 续写线索：展示成绩单——父母同意——返乡探亲——欢聚时光——离别伤感——领悟亲情——定为传统 3. 词汇激活 行为类： ①出发：set out/depart/embark on a journey ②漫游：roam/wander/stroll ③告别：depart/leave/say goodbye 情绪类： ①快乐：happiness/joy/delight ②兴奋，激动：excitement/exhilaration/thrill 【点睛】【高分句型1】Every one, be it relatives or neighbors, greeted us with smiles, treating me like their own son.（运用了现在分词短语作状语） 【高分句型2】I realized that the real adventure wasn’t about exploring far-off places but about reconnecting with family and our heritage.（运用了that引导的宾语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $