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A层高中第四次联合教研素质评价 高二英语 第一部分 听力(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段录音。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。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. Where is Tom now probably? A. In the playground. B. In the classroom. C. In Miss White’s office. 2. What does the woman think of the movie? A. Terrible. B. Average. C. Extraordinary. 3. What is the weather like now? A. Rainy. B. Cloudy. C. Sunny. 4. Why was the woman late? A. She missed the taxi. B. The taxi had an accident. C. She got injured. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. A lecture. B. Different countries. C. Traditional customs. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，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。每段录音播放两遍。 听下面的录音，回答第6、7题。 6. Why does the woman come here? A. To increase strength. B. To ease tension. C. To lose weight. 7. What does the man offer to do for the woman? A. Buy her a fitness program. B. Design a personalized program. C. Teach her to repair the equipment. 听下面的录音，回答第8、9题。 8. Why did Lucy refuse the invitation? A. She has made other plans. B. She quarreled with Janice. C. She feared spoiling others’ fun. 9. What did the man ask his sister to do? A. Visit Lucy another day. B. Prepare many vegetables. C. Introduce her friends to Lucy. 听下面的录音，回答第10-12题。 10. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Host and guest. B. Writer and reader. C. Boss and employee. 11. What is the work-life balance like in traditional workplaces? A. People spend little time with family. B. People work long legal working hours. C. People’s work and private lives are separate. 12. What will the man probably talk about next? A. The healthy working lives. B. The changed work-life balance. C. The difference in his new book. 听下面的录音，回答第13-16题。 13. What is a must for the position? A. A bachelor’s degree in computer engineering. B. Hands-on programming experience. C. Skills relating to developing applications. 14. What is one of David’s strengths? A. He develops apps well. B. He learns quickly. C. He works with friends. 15. How does Cathy feel about David? A. Satisfied. B. Doubtful. C. Uninterested. 16. When will David hear back from the company? A. Within three days. B. Within a week. C. Within a month. 听下面的录音，回答第17-20题。 17. What caused the natural disaster in Colombia first? A. Strong wind. B. Mudflow. C. Heavy rain. 18. What were people doing when the disaster hit the area? A. Working. B. Sleeping. C. Traveling. 19. How many soldiers and police officers came to people’s rescue? A. Over 100. B. Over 200. C. Over 1,000. 20. What might the road conditions lead to? A. The difficulty in reaching the trapped. B. The possibility of creating anxiety. C. The shortage of food and supplies. 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A You be the judge: should my phone-addicted friend go on a mobile detox (戒断)? The prosecution (控方): James My housemate and best friend spends every waking minute on TikTok. I know she works in social media, but she’s now seriously addicted to it, even after she’s clocked of. Besides, she needs to stop playing videos loudly around the house when I’m watching TV. The defence: Marley My job means I have to be on the ball with what’s trending online. I think James is jealous because he’s got a rather boring job in accounting. I don’t go around playing videos at full volume all the time; I think that’s only happened a handful of times. He’s exaggerating (夸张) there. The jury (陪审团) of Guardian readers While Marley’s use of TikTok may seem excessive to some, ultimately it is up to her how she chooses to use her time. If James can’t accept that, he should move out. Margo, 29 Marley needs to put her phone down, live in the moment and think less about her social media presence. She is guilty of not valuing an honest friend because she thinks a better life awaits her on TikTok. Stewart, 35 As a fellow phone addict, I do have sympathy for Marley. However, it’s more than a little rude to have the sound turned on while watching TV together. Peter, 40 The excessive use of social media is a crime and reflects poor control over social habits. Marley needs to be more considerate of others. Steve, 6 Now you be the-judge In our reader feedback section, tell us: should Marley get off TikTok and get a life? 1. What is Marley’s reason for spending time on TikTok? A. She finds an accounting job dull. B. She enjoys sharing popular videos. C. She needs to stay updated on online trends. D. She prefers avoiding interaction with James. 2. Who is fully on Marley’s side? A. Margo. B. Stewart. C. Peter. D. Steve. 3. Where does the text most probably come from? A. A legal paper. B. A court record. C. A lifestyle survey. D. An interactive column. 【答案】1. C 2. A 3. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章讨论了Marley对社交媒体的沉迷是否需要戒断，展现了两位朋友的观点及读者的看法。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“My job means I have to be on the ball with what’s trending online.(我的工作意味着我必须时刻关注网上的流行趋势)”可知，Marley花时间在抖音上的原因是她需要了解最新的网络趋势。故选C。 【2题详解】 推理判断题。根据Margo, 29部分“While Marley’s use of TikTok may seem excessive to some, ultimately it is up to her how she chooses to use her time. If James can’t accept that, he should move out.(虽然Marley对TikTok的使用对某些人来说似乎有些过度，但最终还是取决于她选择如何利用自己的时间。如果詹姆斯不能接受，他应该搬出去)”可知，只有Margo全力支持Marley。故选A。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“In our reader feedback section, tell us: should Marley get off TikTok and get a life?(在我们的读者反馈部分，告诉我们：Marley应该离开TikTok，开始自己的生活吗？)”可知，这篇文章最有可能来自互动专栏。故选D。 B The 2020 Paralympic Games, held from August 24 to September 5, 2021, saw a record 4,403 athletes compete across 22 sports. Among them was Ibrahim Hamadtou — a man whose courage and determination redefine what is possible. Table tennis might seem an unlikely choice for someone with no arms, but the 48-year-old Egyptian Paralympian sees no limits. He holds the racket in his mouth and uses his foot to serve, turning what could be a limitation into an extraordinary skill. Hamadtou, who lost his arms in a train accident at the age of ten, was drawn to table tennis after being in a club with his friends. “I was in the club where two of my friends were playing a match.” Hamadtou explains. “They disagreed on a point. When I counted the point in favor of one of them, the other player told me, ‘Do not get involved as you will never be able to play.’ It was that statement that fired me up to decide to play table tennis.” It took Hamadtou three years to master the sport. He says the biggest challenge was figuring out the best way to maneuver his body. “I was trying first to use the bat under the arm, and I also tried using other things that weren’t working so well. Finally, I tried using my mouth. It took me nearly a year of practice to get used to holding the racket with my mouth and making the serve; with practice and playing regularly, this skill was improved.” His talent gained recognition when he was named Best Arab Athlete in 2014. He went on to win a silver medal at the 2016 African Championships and competed in both the 2016 and 2020 Paralympic Games. As Hamadtou says, “Disability does not mean having no arms or legs—it means giving up on what you want to achieve.” 4. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 1? A. To describe Ibrahim Hamadtou’s life story. B. To introduce the main character of the story. C. To popularize the spirit of Paralympic games. D. To provide backgrounds of the participating athletes. 5. What motivated Hamadtou to play table tennis? A. A train accident. B. His personal interest. C. A friend’s challenge. D. His family’s encouragement. 6. What does the underlined word “maneuver” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Make use of. B. Take care of. C. Put up with. D. Take pity on. 7. What does Hamadtou define true disability as? A. A failure to gain formal recognition. B. A physical challenge to overcome. C. The refusal to pursue one’s dream. D. The lack of personal achievements. 【答案】4. B 5. C 6. A 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。介绍了残奥会参赛者Ibrahim Hamadtou用嘴打乒乓球的感人故事。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“The 2020 Paralympic Games, held from August 24 to September 5, 2021, saw a record 4,403 athletes compete across 22 sports. Among them was Ibrahim Hamadtou — a man whose courage and determination redefine what is possible.(2020年残奥会于2021年8月24日至9月5日举行，共有创纪录的4403名运动员参加了22个项目的比赛。Ibrahim hamadtou就是其中之一，他的勇气和决心重新定义了什么是可能的。)”可知，作者在第1段打算介绍故事的主要人物。故选B。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“They disagreed on a point. When I counted the point in favor of one of them, the other player told me, ‘Do not get involved as you will never be able to play.’ It was that statement that fired me up to decide to play table tennis.(他们在一点上意见不一致。当我数到其中一名球员得分时，另一名球员告诉我，“不要参与其中，因为你永远无法比赛。”正是这句话激发了我打乒乓球的决心。)”可知，他因为帮了一个朋友，另一个朋友说他不能打乒乓球，因而无礼要求他不要参与争论，这使得他下定决心要去打乒乓球。故选C。 【6题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词后的“I was trying first to use the bat under the arm, and I also tried using other things that weren’t working so well. Finally, I tried using my mouth.(我首先试着把球拍夹在胳膊下，我还试着用其他不太好用的东西。最后，我试着用嘴（来握拍/击球）。)”可知，划线词所在的句子表示“最大的挑战在于摸索出操控身体的最佳方式”，因此可以推出maneuver意为“操纵，利用”。故选A。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Disability does not mean having no arms or legs — it means giving up on what you want to achieve.(残疾并不意味着没有胳膊或腿——它意味着放弃你想要实现的目标。)”可知，Hamadtou认为，残疾并不是身体的无能，而是无法坚持任何自己想做的事情。故选C。 C Not long ago, you had to physically hand over cash to buy something. You witnessed it exit your wallet. You sensed it. But with payment services Klarna or Clearpay, you can now pay for a new phone in three installments (分期付款) and barely notice the difference. This isn’t just a shopping habit; it’s a reflection of how we relate to money today. We are becoming increasingly free of the emotional burden of spending. Additionally, our mental health is being profoundly affected by this quiet shift. The popularity of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) plans has soared. They promise freedom and flexibility, but the ease of use can trick our minds. When payment is divided into smaller payments, we are wired to feel less emotionally tired. Although the £15 payments seem insignificant, they quickly add up. Psychologists found that when the act of paying is separated from the act of purchasing, we experience less “pain of paying”, which makes us more likely to overspend. In societies where digital credit is easily accessible but financial education is limited, this behaviour can fall into lasting debt. Stress over money doesn’t stay in the bank. It follows us into our homes and even our sleep. Researches have shown that personal debt is strongly associated with depression and anxiety. That’s why we need to talk about money more often — not just how to make it, but how we feel about it — in families, schools, workplaces, and therapy rooms. Therapists should be able to ask about financial stress with confidence. Financial education ought to be treated as essential in schools. Additionally, we should normalize debt-related conversations to relieve people’s feelings of shame. Financial stress can make you feel helpless. But by addressing the emotional side of money and building healthier habits, we can move from crisis to confidence. We live in a world where money is invisible. But the emotional burden it takes is very real. If we start noticing that cost, we might finally treat money not only as a resource, but as something deeply psychological. 8. What phenomenon does the author point out in paragraph 1? A. Klarna and Clearpay help people save money. B. Digital payments are now relatively preferred. C. Invisible payments have improved mental health. D. Installments ease the emotional spending burden. 9. What may BNPL result in? A. Improved financial knowledge. B. Easy access to digital credit. C. Overspending and long-term debt. D. Decrease of small-amount expenses. 10. How can we build healthier financial habits? A. Value financial education. B. Hide feelings of shame. C. Mask people’s financial stress. D. Highlight debt-related problems. 11. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Cash Shopping: The Healthy Way of Consumption B. Money’s Emotional Cost: Beyond Invisible Payments C. BNPL: A New Approach to Boost Consumer Spending D. Financial Education: The Core to Cutting Expenses 【答案】8. D 9. C 10. A 11. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章指出分期付款减少消费痛苦，但可能引发超支和债务，强调金钱对心理健康的影响，并呼吁加强金融教育和债务相关讨论，以建立更健康的财务习惯。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“But with payment services Klarna or Clearpay, you can now pay for a new phone in three installments (分期付款) and barely notice the difference. This isn’t just a shopping habit; it’s a reflection of how we relate to money today. We are becoming increasingly free of the emotional burden of spending. (但有了Klarna或Clearpay支付服务，你现在可以分三期付款购买新手机，几乎察觉不到差别。这不仅仅是一种购物习惯；这反映了我们今天与金钱的关系。我们正逐渐摆脱消费带来的情感负担)”可知，作者指出，分期付款减少了人们消费时的心理负担。故选D项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Psychologists found that when the act of paying is separated from the act of purchasing, we experience less “pain of paying”, which makes us more likely to overspend. In societies where digital credit is easily accessible but financial education is limited, this behaviour can fall into lasting debt. (心理学家发现，当支付行为与购买行为分开时，我们经历的“支付之痛”就会减少，这使我们更有可能超支。在数字信贷容易获得但金融教育有限的社会，这种行为可能会陷入长期债务)”可知，“先买后付”可能导致超支和长期债务。故选C项。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Financial education ought to be treated as essential in schools. Additionally, we should normalize debt-related conversations to relieve people’s feelings of shame. (金融教育应该在学校中被视为必不可少的。此外，我们应该使债务相关的对话正常化，以减轻人们的羞耻感)”可知，作者建议加强金融教育，而非掩盖羞耻感、掩饰财务压力，或强调债务问题。故选A项。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中“We are becoming increasingly free of the emotional burden of spending. Additionally, our mental health is being profoundly affected by this quiet shift. (我们正逐渐摆脱消费带来的情感负担。此外，我们的心理健康正受到这种悄然转变的深刻影响)”和最后一段“We live in a world where money is invisible. But the emotional burden it takes is very real. If we start noticing that cost, we might finally treat money not only as a resource, but as something deeply psychological. (我们生活在一个看不见金钱的世界。但它带来的情感负担是非常真实的。如果我们开始注意到这种成本，我们可能最终不仅把钱当作一种资源，而且把它当作一种深刻的心理东西)”可知，文章围绕“金钱的情感成本”展开，指出分期付款减少消费痛苦，但可能引发超支和债务，强调金钱对心理健康的影响，并呼吁加强金融教育和债务相关讨论，以建立更健康的财务习惯。因此，B项“金钱的情感成本：超越无形支付”最契合文章主旨，适合作为文章标题。故选B项。 D In the early 400s, the philosopher St. Augustine said something famous: he knew what time was until someone asked him to explain it. Later, Albert Einstein made the idea more complex. He believed that time is not the same everywhere; it changes according to where you measure it. Today, our most advanced atomic (原子的) clocks have proved Einstein right. Even modern physics cannot give us a clear answer to “What is time?” because the answer depends on the question you ask. We should stop thinking of time as something fixed. What if time is not just something we measure with clocks? What if it is a way we understand and connect with the world? What if time is everywhere, but we only see it through our own lives and cultures? These questions lead to a new way of thinking about timekeeping. Recently, I came up with a new way to measure time, which is closely linked to our planet and the changes brought by global warming. We are now building a special clock at the Anchorage Museum. This clock follows the flow of several major rivers in Alaska — rivers that are easily affected by local and global environmental changes. We set it to match an atomic clock if the rivers keep flowing at their current speed. If the rivers flow faster on average in the future, the clock will be ahead of standard time; if slower, it will fall behind. This clock shows both short-term changes and long-term trends in the rivers. It is like an observatory that lets us see how the rivers change from their own natural time. We can check these changes on our smartwatches or phones. People who choose to follow this “Alaska Mean River Time” will live in harmony with the planet. Those who compare river time with atomic time will find a big imbalance, which may encourage them to use less fuel or support greener policies. Though this new timekeeping method is special, early agricultural societies also associated time with natural phenomena. For example, in ancient Greece, people adjusted their official calendars to match the change of seasons. Linking time to the environment was very important for their survival. Similarly, river time and other new timekeeping systems can help people pay more attention to environmental protection. When St. Augustine said he could not easily define time, he pointed out a key fact: time becomes meaningful only in a certain context. Any timekeeping system is valid, and each is valuable as long as it serves its purpose. 12. What is the main idea of Paragraph 1? A. Timekeeping is increasingly related to nature. B. Everyone can define time on their own terms. C. Time measurement is an age-old topic. D. Time is a major concern for scientists and philosophers. 13. What is the purpose of the three questions in Paragraph 2? A. To raise doubts about time measurement. B. To evaluate an argument about time. C. To stress the importance of time. D. To introduce an approach to timekeeping. 14. How does the special clock work? A. It is set to be always ahead of standard atomic time. B. It keeps pace with the flow speed of main rivers in Alaska. C. It is controlled by the Anchorage Museum’s atomic clock. D. It changes with the seasons like ancient Greek calendars. 15. What do we know about early agricultural societies? A. They paid little attention to the change of seasons. B. Their timekeeping systems were more scientific than modern ones. C. They connected time with nature for survival. D. They created the first timekeeping system in history. 【答案】12. B 13. D 14. B 15. C 【解析】 【导语】主要说明了从古至今时间难定义，作者提出依据阿拉斯加河流流速的新型计时法，关联环保，古人也曾依自然计时，计时方式只要适用便有价值。 【12题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“In the early 400s, the philosopher St. Augustine said something famous: he knew what time was until someone asked him to explain it. Later, Albert Einstein made the idea more complex. He believed that time is not the same everywhere; it changes according to where you measure it. Today, our most advanced atomic (原子的) clocks have proved Einstein right. Even modern physics cannot give us a clear answer to “What is time?” because the answer depends on the question you ask.(在公元400年代初，哲学家圣奥古斯丁曾说过一句著名的话：直到有人要求他解释时间的概念时他才知道时间到底是什么。后来，阿尔伯特·爱因斯坦将这一观点变得更加复杂。他认为时间并非在任何地方都相同；它会根据你测量的时间地点而变化。如今，我们最先进的原子钟已经证明了爱因斯坦的观点是正确的。即便现代物理学也无法为我们提供“时间到底是什么”这一问题的明确答案，因为答案取决于你所提出的问题)”可知，第一段的主要观点是每个人都可以按照自己的方式来定义时间。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“These questions lead to a new way of thinking about timekeeping.(这些问题促使人们以一种全新的方式来思考计时问题)”可知，第二段中的这三个问题的目的是介绍一种计时方法。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“This clock follows the flow of several major rivers in Alaska — rivers that are easily affected by local and global environmental changes.(这座时钟依照的是阿拉斯加几条主要河流的流速——这些河流很容易受到当地及全球环境变化的影响)”可知，这种特殊时钟与阿拉斯加主要河流的流速保持同步。 【15题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Though this new timekeeping method is special, early agricultural societies also associated time with natural phenomena. For example, in ancient Greece, people adjusted their official calendars to match the change of seasons. Linking time to the environment was very important for their survival.(尽管这种新的计时方法独具特色，但早期的农业社会也把时间与自然现象联系在一起。例如，在古希腊，人们会调整官方历法以适应季节的变化。将时间与环境相联系对他们的生存至关重要)”可知，早期的农业社会将时间与自然相结合，以保障生存。 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 In the hustle (喧嚣) of modern life, nature stands as a timeless cure for the weary soul. ____16____ Studies show that spending time in green spaces lowers cortisol levels, reduces anxiety, and enhances mental clarity. A walk through a forest, the sound of waves lapping the shore, or even a moment watching clouds drift by can reset our overstimulated minds. Nature’s therapeutic benefits extend beyond mental well-being. ____17____ Exposure to sunlight stimulates vitamin D, essential for bone health and mood regulation. Activities such as hiking or gardening reduce stress and bring a sense of accomplishment. ____18____ Even city residents benefit from urban parks: children near green spaces show better cognitive development and fewer behavioral problems, proving nature a universal healer for all ages. Moreover, nature serves as a powerful teacher of toughness. ____19____ Witnessing the cycle of seasons — the renewal of spring after winter’s dormancy, the resilience of plants thriving in rough conditions — instills a sense of hope. A storm-ravaged forest that gradually regenerates or a burned field shooting new life demonstrates nature’s ability to overcome adversity. ____20____ We must intentionally seek out nature, whether it’s a morning jog through a local park, a weekend camping trip, or simply opening a window to let in fresh air and listen to the birdsong. The earth is more than a background; it holds the key to our health and harmony. A. It teaches us to persist through difficult times. B. Physical health also gains much from nature’s gifts. C. Modern people often ignore the importance of mental health. D. Given the great benefits of nature, we should take action to approach it. E. It offers a quiet shelter from the chaos and stress of everyday life. F. Spending time in nature is beneficial to both body and mind. G. Nature’s healing power is not restricted to those living in rural areas. 【答案】16. E 17. B 18. G 19. A 20. D 【解析】 【导语】文章讲述了现代生活喧嚣，自然能治愈心灵、有益身心，城乡人群皆可受益。自然还教人坚韧，我们应主动亲近自然，收获健康与平和。 【16题详解】 根据上文“In the hustle (喧嚣) of modern life, nature stands as a timeless cure for the weary soul.(在现代生活的喧嚣之中，大自然犹如一种永恒的疗愈之物，能抚慰疲惫的心灵)”可知，前文讲现代生活喧嚣，自然是抚慰疲惫心灵的良药，E选项“它为人们提供远离日常生活混乱与压力的安静庇护所”承接上文。 【17题详解】 根据上文“Nature’s therapeutic benefits extend beyond mental well-being.(大自然的疗愈功效不仅限于对心理健康的改善)”可知，首句说自然疗愈益处不止心理健康，B选项“身体健康也得益于大自然的馈赠”引出下文身体健康方面的好处。 【18题详解】 根据后文“Even city residents benefit from urban parks: children near green spaces show better cognitive development and fewer behavioral problems, proving nature a universal healer for all ages.(就连城市居民也能从城市公园中受益：身处绿地附近的儿童在认知能力发展方面表现更佳，且行为问题也更少，这证明大自然对所有年龄段的人而言都是一个普遍的治愈力量)”可知，后文讲到城市居民也能从城市公园获益，G选项“自然的治愈力量不只局限于乡村居民”衔接城市人群受益的内容。 【19题详解】 根据上文“Moreover, nature serves as a powerful teacher of toughness.(此外，大自然本身就是一种极具力量的坚韧之师)”可知，前文说自然教会人坚韧，A选项“它教会我们在困境中坚持下去”呼应 toughness 并引出下文自然生生不息、战胜逆境的例子。 【20题详解】 根据后文“We must intentionally seek out nature, whether it’s a morning jog through a local park, a weekend camping trip, or simply opening a window to let in fresh air and listen to the birdsong.我们必须主动去亲近大自然，无论是清晨在附近公园慢跑，还是周末去进行一次露营旅行，又或是仅仅是打开窗户让新鲜空气进入房间，聆听鸟儿的鸣叫声)”可知，后文讲述我们应有意识亲近自然、走进自然，D选项“鉴于自然益处良多，我们应主动行动去亲近它”总起本段倡议内容。 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。 Careers in science are generally believed to be too complex for students who aren’t talented or clever enough, but Scott Kelly, commander of the International Space Station, would prove it’s ____21____. As a kid, he was abstracted and uninterested in science and all other ____22____ as well. He couldn’t ____23____ what the teachers were saying, spending most of his time in school daydreaming. Therefore, he earned terrible grades and barely graduated from high school, and he even thought he would never ____24____ his dreams. That all ____25____ when he picked up and read The Right Stuff, Tom Wolfe’s classic account of the pioneering Americans who first explored space. ____26____ at last, he was determined to be an astronaut, which meant doing well in science classes. So that day, he ____27____ his mind to do well in it. After so many years of daydreaming, it wouldn’t be ____28____. But he started thinking about it like a game. The more he ____29____ his study skills, the more he gained and the better he got. ____30____, it became a(n) ____31____ with himself to see how good he could get. No one was more surprised than him when a ____32____ daydreamer started getting straight A’s in science, which is essential to be an astronaut. So we need to stop furthering the statement that science is just too hard. If you’re students who have been told “you are not a science person” or “your brain doesn’t think that way”, just ____33____ the comments! Everyone who wants to can learn this ____34____ — they just have to be ____35____ to do the work. 21. A. unusual B. abnormal C. wrong D. illegal 22. A. subjects B. goals C. schedules D. students 23. A. work on B. set about C. think about D. focus on 24. A. expect B. acknowledge C. fulfill D. observe 25. A. finished B. realized C. happened D. changed 26. A. Inspired B. Disappointed C. Satisfied D. Shocked 27. A. gave up B. made up C. formed into D. got into 28. A. possible B. difficult C. easy D. wonderful 29. A. planned B. practiced C. arranged D. exchanged 30. A. Particularly B. Surprisingly C. Fortunately D. Eventually 31. A. principle B. deal C. competition D. compromise 32. A. real B. former C. formal D. last 33. A. apply B. ignore C. return D. handle 34. A. stuff B. ability C. concept D. habit 35. A. forced B. expected C. equal D. willing 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. C 29. B 30. D 31. C 32. B 33. B 34. A 35. D 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了Scott Kelly国际空间站的指挥官刚开始是一名空想家，后来受到启发，通过努力成为了一名宇航员的故事。 【21题详解】 考查形容词。句意：人们普遍认为，对于那些没有天赋或不够聪明的学生来说，科学事业太复杂了，但国际空间站的指挥官Scott Kelly将证明这是错误的。A. unusual不寻常的；B. abnormal反常的；C. wrong错误的；D. illegal非法的。根据后文Scott Kelly从差生成为了宇航员，可知他证明了“对于那些没有天赋或不够聪明的学生来说，科学事业太复杂了”这个说法是错误的。 【22题详解】 考查名词。句意：作为一个孩子，他很爱出神，对科学和所有其他学科都不感兴趣。A. subjects科目；B. goals目标；C. schedules日程表；D. students学生。根据后文“spending most of his time in school daydreaming”可知，他很爱出神，对科学和所有其他学科都不感兴趣。 【23题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：他在学校的大部分时间都在做白日梦，无法集中注意力听老师讲课。A. work on从事；B. set about开始；C. think about思考；D. focus on集中。根据后文“spending most of his time in school daydreaming”可知，Scott在学校的大部分时间都无法集中注意力听老师讲课。 【24题详解】 考查动词。句意：因此，他的成绩很差，几乎没有从高中毕业，他甚至认为他永远不会实现他的梦想。A. expect期待；B. acknowledge承认；C. fulfill完成；D. observe观察。根据上文“he earned terrible grades and barely graduated from high school, and he even thought he would never”以及后文“dream”可知，此处指无法实现梦想。 【25题详解】 考查动词。句意：当他读到汤姆·沃尔夫的经典著作《正确的东西》时，这一切都改变了，这本书讲述了首次探索太空的美国先驱。A. finished结束；B. realized意识到；C. happened发生；D. changed改变。根据后文“he was determined to be an astronaut”可知，这本书改变了他。 【26题详解】 考查形容词。句意：最后，他受到了启发，决心成为一名宇航员，这意味着在科学课上取得好成绩。A. Inspired受到鼓舞的；B. Disappointed失望的；C. Satisfied满足的；D. Shocked震惊的。根据上文“when he picked up and read The Right Stuff, Tom Wolfe’s classic account of the pioneering Americans who first explored space.”可知，此处指他受到了这本书的启发，决心成为一名宇航员。 【27题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：所以那天，他下定决心要把它做好。A. gave up放弃；B. made up编造；C. formed into形成；D. got into进入。根据上文“he was determined”可知，他下定决心要把它做好。make up one’s mind表示“下定决心”。 【28题详解】 考查形容词。句意：经过这么多年的白日梦，这不是一件容易的事。A. possible可能的；B. difficult困难的；C. easy容易的；D. wonderful极好的。根据上文“After so many years of daydreaming”可知，他做了很多年的白日梦，要成为宇航员并不容易。 【29题详解】 考查动词。句意：他越练习他的学习技巧，他获得的越多，他得到的越好。A. planned计划；B. practiced练习；C. arranged安排；D. exchanged交换。根据后文“his study skills, the more he gained and the better he got”可知，作者在练习学习技巧。 【30题详解】 考查副词。句意：最终，这变成了一场与他自己的竞争，看他能做得多好。A. Particularly特别；B. Surprisingly惊人地；C. Fortunately幸运地；D. Eventually最后。根据后文“to see how good he could get”可知，学习最后变成了他与自己的一场比赛。 【31题详解】 考查名词。句意：最终，这变成了一场与他自己的竞争，看他能做得多好。A. principle原则；B. deal交易；C. competition比赛；D. compromise妥协。根据后文“with himself to see how good he could get”可知，这变成了一场与他自己的竞争，看他能做得多好。 【32题详解】 考查形容词。句意：没有人比他更惊讶，当一个以前的空想家开始在科学上全A，这是成为一名宇航员所必需的。A. real真的；B. former以前的；C. formal正式的；D. last最后的。根据上文“After so many years of daydreaming”可知，Scott Kelly以前是空想家。 【33题详解】 考查动词。句意：如果你是那些曾被别人说成“不是搞科学的料”或者“你的大脑不适合这样思考”的学生，那就别理会那些评价吧！A. apply申请；B. ignore忽视；C. return返回；D. handle处理。根据上文可知，Scott Kelly的经历告诉我们，不聪明的学生也可以实现梦想，所以要忽略这些负面的评价。 【34题详解】 考查动词。句意：任何想要学习的人都能学会这个东西——他们只需要愿意下功夫去努力就行。A. stuff东西；B. ability能力；C. concept概念；D. habit习惯。根据上文“So we need to stop furthering the statement that science is just too hard.”可知，此处指学会科学这个东西。 【35题详解】 考查形容词。句意：任何想要学习的人都能学会这个东西——他们只需要愿意下功夫去努力就行。A. forced勉强的；B. expected预料中的；C. equal相等的；D. willing愿意的。根据上文“So that day, he made up his mind to do well in it.”可知，只要一个人愿意付出努力，他就可以学会自己想要学习的。 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或所给单词的正确形式。 China has made great progress in robotics. It ____36____ (maintain) the world’s largest industrial robot market for 12 years, with 302,000 sets ____37____ (sell) in 2024. While service robot output hit 10.519 million sets, its application scope is expanded year by year. Technological innovation drives this development. In 2024, China’s robot patent applications accounted for two-thirds of the world’s total. Innovation centers have been set up in regions ____38____ technology sharing and joint research are promoted, to boost industry development. These centers help form a good ecosystem, and key components have made significant ____39____ (breakthrough) in high-end fields. Chinese robots are ____40____ (wide) used. Industrial robots apply to 71 major industrial categories, with manufacturing robot density ranking third globally. In 2024, Chinese manufacturers ____41____ (dominate) the global market with 84.7% shipment share. Humanoid robots are expected ____42____ (play) an important role in many scenes, helping improve people’s life and work efficiency. They are not only ____43____ carrier of embodied intelligence but also a driving force in new productive forces. China’s robots are no longer just imitating others, but ____44____ (build) core competitiveness _____45_____ their own. 【答案】36. has maintained 37. sold 38. where 39. breakthroughs 40. widely 41. dominated 42. to play 43. a 44. building 45. of 【解析】 【导语】文章介绍了中国在机器人产业方面取得的重大进展，包括工业机器人市场规模、服务机器人产量、技术创新(专利申请)、应用领域以及人形机器人的发展前景。 【36题详解】 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：它已连续12年保持全球最大的工业机器人市场，2024年销量达30.2万套。maintain(保持)在句中作谓语，与主语It(指代China)之间是主动关系，结合时间状语“for 12 years”可知，动作从过去持续到现在，应用现在完成时，主语是专有名词，谓语用单数形式has maintained。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：它已连续12年保持全球最大的工业机器人市场，2024年销量达30.2万套。此为with的复合结构，sell(出售，售卖)作宾语补足语，与其逻辑主语302,000 sets之间是被动关系，用过去分词sold表被动。 【38题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：在促进技术共享和联合研究的地区设立了创新中心，以推动产业发展。此处引导限制性定语从句，修饰先行词regions，关系词在从句中作地点状语，应用关系副词where引导从句。 【39题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：这些中心有助于形成良好的生态系统，关键部件在高端领域取得了重大突破。可数名词breakthrough作宾语，意为“突破”，根据句意和语境，此处表示泛指多个领域的突破，应用复数形式breakthroughs。 【40题详解】 考查副词。句意：中国机器人得到了广泛应用。提示词修饰动词used，用副词形式widely作状语，意为“广泛地”。 【41题详解】 考查时态。句意：2024年，中国制造商以84.7%的发货量份额主导了全球市场。dominate(主导)在句中作谓语，与主语Chinese manufacturers之间是主动关系，根据时间状语“In 2024”可知，描述过去发生的事情，应用一般过去时态dominated。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：人形机器人预计将在许多场景中发挥重要作用，帮助提高人们的生活和工作效率。be expected to do sth.是固定结构，意为“有望……”，用不定式to play作主语补足语。 【43题详解】 考查冠词。句意：它们不仅是具身智能的载体，也是新生产力的驱动力。carrier(载体)为可数名词单数，此处泛指“一种载体”，且carrier发音以辅音音素开头，应用不定冠词a修饰。 【44题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：中国的机器人不再是仅仅模仿他人，而是在建立自身的核心竞争力。build(建立)与are imitating是并列谓语，也应用现在进行时态are building，为避免重复，助动词are应省略。 【45题详解】 考查介词。句意：中国的机器人不再是仅仅模仿他人，而是在建立自身的核心竞争力。of one’s own是固定短语，意为“某人自己的”。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 请你写一篇短文向校英文报“Youth & Health”栏目投稿，主题为“关注青少年假期手机使用与身体健康”。内容包括： 1．指出青少年节假日过度使用手机、缺乏运动的现象； 2．说明该现象带来的危害； 3．提出可行的改善建议。 注意：1．词数80左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 During holidays, an increasing number of teenagers are glued to their mobile phones, abandoning outdoor exercises completely, which has become a worrying trend among young people. This bad habit does great harm to their health, not only causing serious eye impairment but also weakening their bodies. To improve this situation, teenagers should set a limit on phone use and try to take part in outdoor activities like running or cycling with friends, relaxing themselves and keeping their bodies strong. Let’s put down our phones and keep a healthy lifestyle during holidays. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面要求考生写一篇短文向校英文报“Youth & Health”栏目投稿，主题为“关注青少年假期手机使用与身体健康”。 【详解】1.词汇积累 令人担忧的：worrying→alarming 趋势：trend→tendency 参加：take part in→participate in 造成：cause→lead to/contribute to 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：This bad habit does great harm to their health, not only causing serious eye impairment but also weakening their bodies. 拓展句This bad habit does great harm to their health, which not only causes serious eye impairment but also weakens their bodies. 【点睛】【高分句型1During holidays, an increasing number of teenagers are glued to their mobile phones, abandoning outdoor exercises completely, which has become a worrying trend among young people.（运用了现在分词abandoning作状语） 【高分句型2】To improve this situation, teenagers should set a limit on phone use and try to take part in outdoor activities like running or cycling with friends, relaxing themselves and keeping their bodies strong.（运用了不定式作目的状语） 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 I sat at the breakfast table with my four-year-old son, Harry, trying to ignore the ache in my stomach. “Mama, want to play?” “Not today, baby.” I shook my head. These days I could barely get out of bed. I was still recovering from an operation. I hoped for strength and happiness, but the future seemed so hopeless. Suddenly, Harry jumped up from his spot on the kitchen floor. “Bird!” he shouted, rushing to our courtyard. Sure enough, there was a white dove (鸽子) seated in a rubber tree. It sat there for a few moments, and then flew away. Strange, I’d never seen one in our neighborhood before. When I dragged myself to the kitchen the next morning, the dove was back. This time it was with a mate carrying sticks. “Look, Harry,” I said, pointing to the tree. “They’re going to make a nest.” The doves flew in and out of the courtyard all week, building on top of the rubber tree. Harry could hardly contain his excitement. Every morning, he’d run into the kitchen and take his spot by the sliding glass door, talking to the birds while they worked. His happiness was influential. As much as I was sad, I couldn’t help but look forward to the doves’ visits too. Then it all went wrong. The courtyard was safe enough for a nest, but the rubber tree’s thin leaves were far from stable. One night, a strong wind blew, throwing the doves’ nest to the ground. I heard the twigs (细枝) break apart. I surveyed the damage. Nothing good ever lasted. I wouldn’t blame the doves if they never came back. But they returned. And they paid no attention to the pile of sticks that had once been their nest. They started again from the beginning. Again, though, the wind destroyed all their hard work. The next day, and the next, they started again, as if nothing had happened. 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。 Moved by their perseverance, I decided to build a new nest for the doves. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “Look! The birds are back!” Harry announced with excitement. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】参考范文 （181） Moved by their perseverance, I decided to build a new nest for the doves. I searched through the garage, gathering materials like twigs, small pieces of cloth, and some soft hay. Harry joined me, his eyes shining with excitement. Together, we carefully crafted a sturdy nest, making sure it was secure and comfortable. As we worked, I couldn’t help but think about how these little birds had brought so much hope and joy into our lives. Once the nest was done, I used a long pole to place it high in the rubber tree, praying that the doves would accept our offering. “Look! The birds are back!” Harry announced with excitement. I rushed to the window and saw the doves sitting in the new nest. They cooed softly, as if expressing their gratitude. Harry jumped up and down, clapping his hands. “They like it, Mama! They like it!” he exclaimed. I smiled and hugged him, feeling a warm sense of satisfaction. I realized that even in the face of difficulties, a little act of kindness could make a big difference. These doves had not only found a safe home but also taught Harry and me the beauty of giving and the rewards of perseverance. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，文章讲述了作者在手术后身体不适、心情低落时，与四岁的儿子哈利一起观察到一对鸽子在院子里的橡胶树上筑巢。尽管鸟巢两次被大风摧毁，但鸽子们坚持不懈。作者被鸽子的毅力打动，与哈利一起为它们制作了一个坚固的新巢。鸽子接受了新巢，这让哈利非常兴奋，作者也从中感受到了善意的力量，认识到即使面对困难，小小的善举也能带来很大的改变，同时鸽子也教会了作者和哈利给予的美好以及坚持的意义。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“我被它们的毅力所感动，决定为它们建一个新巢。”可知，第一段可描写作者和儿子一起为鸽子重建新巢的过程。 ②由第二段首句内容““看！鸟儿回来了！”哈利兴奋地宣布。”可知，第二段可描写鸽子飞进新巢后儿子很兴奋以及作者的感受。 2.续写线索：决定建一个新巢——重建新巢的过程——期待鸽子回巢——鸽子飞进新巢——儿子很是兴奋——作者的感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①搜寻：searched /looked for ②.大叫道：exclaimed/ shouted ③.拥抱：hugged/ embraced 情绪类 ①.快乐：joy/ delight ②.感激之情：gratitude/ appreciation 【点睛】[高分句型1]. As we worked, I couldn’t help but think about how these little birds had brought so much hope and joy into our lives.（运用了As引导的时间状语从句。） [高分句型2]. I smiled and hugged him, feeling a warm sense of satisfaction.（运用了非谓语动词中的现在分词作状语。） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ A层高中第四次联合教研素质评价 高二英语 第一部分 听力(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段录音。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。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. Where is Tom now probably? A. In the playground. B. In the classroom. C. In Miss White’s office. 2. What does the woman think of the movie? A. Terrible. B. Average. C. Extraordinary. 3. What is the weather like now? A. Rainy. B. Cloudy. C. Sunny. 4. Why was the woman late? A. She missed the taxi. B. The taxi had an accident. C. She got injured. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. A lecture. B. Different countries. C. Traditional customs. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，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。每段录音播放两遍。 听下面的录音，回答第6、7题。 6. Why does the woman come here? A. To increase strength. B. To ease tension. C. To lose weight. 7. What does the man offer to do for the woman? A. Buy her a fitness program. B. Design a personalized program. C. Teach her to repair the equipment. 听下面的录音，回答第8、9题。 8. Why did Lucy refuse the invitation? A. She has made other plans. B. She quarreled with Janice. C. She feared spoiling others’ fun. 9. What did the man ask his sister to do? A. Visit Lucy another day. B. Prepare many vegetables. C. Introduce her friends to Lucy. 听下面的录音，回答第10-12题。 10. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Host and guest. B. Writer and reader. C. Boss and employee. 11. What is the work-life balance like in traditional workplaces? A. People spend little time with family. B. People work long legal working hours. C. People’s work and private lives are separate. 12. What will the man probably talk about next? A. The healthy working lives. B. The changed work-life balance. C. The difference in his new book. 听下面的录音，回答第13-16题。 13. What is a must for the position? A. A bachelor’s degree in computer engineering. B. Hands-on programming experience. C. Skills relating to developing applications. 14. What is one of David’s strengths? A. He develops apps well. B. He learns quickly. C. He works with friends. 15. How does Cathy feel about David? A. Satisfied. B. Doubtful. C. Uninterested. 16. When will David hear back from the company? A. Within three days. B. Within a week. C. Within a month. 听下面的录音，回答第17-20题。 17. What caused the natural disaster in Colombia first? A. Strong wind. B. Mudflow. C. Heavy rain. 18. What were people doing when the disaster hit the area? A. Working. B. Sleeping. C. Traveling. 19. How many soldiers and police officers came to people’s rescue? A. Over 100. B. Over 200. C. Over 1,000. 20. What might the road conditions lead to? A. The difficulty in reaching the trapped. B. The possibility of creating anxiety. C. The shortage of food and supplies. 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A You be the judge: should my phone-addicted friend go on a mobile detox (戒断)? The prosecution (控方): James My housemate and best friend spends every waking minute on TikTok. I know she works in social media, but she’s now seriously addicted to it, even after she’s clocked of. Besides, she needs to stop playing videos loudly around the house when I’m watching TV. The defence: Marley My job means I have to be on the ball with what’s trending online. I think James is jealous because he’s got a rather boring job in accounting. I don’t go around playing videos at full volume all the time; I think that’s only happened a handful of times. He’s exaggerating (夸张) there. The jury (陪审团) of Guardian readers While Marley’s use of TikTok may seem excessive to some, ultimately it is up to her how she chooses to use her time. If James can’t accept that, he should move out. Margo, 29 Marley needs to put her phone down, live in the moment and think less about her social media presence. She is guilty of not valuing an honest friend because she thinks a better life awaits her on TikTok. Stewart, 35 As a fellow phone addict, I do have sympathy for Marley. However, it’s more than a little rude to have the sound turned on while watching TV together. Peter, 40 The excessive use of social media is a crime and reflects poor control over social habits. Marley needs to be more considerate of others. Steve, 6 Now you be the-judge In our reader feedback section, tell us: should Marley get off TikTok and get a life? 1. What is Marley’s reason for spending time on TikTok? A. She finds an accounting job dull. B. She enjoys sharing popular videos. C. She needs to stay updated on online trends. D. She prefers avoiding interaction with James. 2. Who is fully on Marley’s side? A. Margo. B. Stewart. C. Peter. D. Steve. 3. Where does the text most probably come from? A. A legal paper. B. A court record. C. A lifestyle survey. D. An interactive column. B The 2020 Paralympic Games, held from August 24 to September 5, 2021, saw a record 4,403 athletes compete across 22 sports. Among them was Ibrahim Hamadtou — a man whose courage and determination redefine what is possible. Table tennis might seem an unlikely choice for someone with no arms, but the 48-year-old Egyptian Paralympian sees no limits. He holds the racket in his mouth and uses his foot to serve, turning what could be a limitation into an extraordinary skill. Hamadtou, who lost his arms in a train accident at the age of ten, was drawn to table tennis after being in a club with his friends. “I was in the club where two of my friends were playing a match.” Hamadtou explains. “They disagreed on a point. When I counted the point in favor of one of them, the other player told me, ‘Do not get involved as you will never be able to play.’ It was that statement that fired me up to decide to play table tennis.” It took Hamadtou three years to master the sport. He says the biggest challenge was figuring out the best way to maneuver his body. “I was trying first to use the bat under the arm, and I also tried using other things that weren’t working so well. Finally, I tried using my mouth. It took me nearly a year of practice to get used to holding the racket with my mouth and making the serve; with practice and playing regularly, this skill was improved.” His talent gained recognition when he was named Best Arab Athlete in 2014. He went on to win a silver medal at the 2016 African Championships and competed in both the 2016 and 2020 Paralympic Games. As Hamadtou says, “Disability does not mean having no arms or legs—it means giving up on what you want to achieve.” 4. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 1? A. To describe Ibrahim Hamadtou’s life story. B. To introduce the main character of the story. C. To popularize the spirit of Paralympic games. D. To provide backgrounds of the participating athletes. 5. What motivated Hamadtou to play table tennis? A. A train accident. B. His personal interest. C. A friend’s challenge. D. His family’s encouragement. 6. What does the underlined word “maneuver” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Make use of. B. Take care of. C. Put up with. D. Take pity on. 7. What does Hamadtou define true disability as? A. A failure to gain formal recognition. B. A physical challenge to overcome. C. The refusal to pursue one’s dream. D. The lack of personal achievements. C Not long ago, you had to physically hand over cash to buy something. You witnessed it exit your wallet. You sensed it. But with payment services Klarna or Clearpay, you can now pay for a new phone in three installments (分期付款) and barely notice the difference. This isn’t just a shopping habit; it’s a reflection of how we relate to money today. We are becoming increasingly free of the emotional burden of spending. Additionally, our mental health is being profoundly affected by this quiet shift. The popularity of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) plans has soared. They promise freedom and flexibility, but the ease of use can trick our minds. When payment is divided into smaller payments, we are wired to feel less emotionally tired. Although the £15 payments seem insignificant, they quickly add up. Psychologists found that when the act of paying is separated from the act of purchasing, we experience less “pain of paying”, which makes us more likely to overspend. In societies where digital credit is easily accessible but financial education is limited, this behaviour can fall into lasting debt. Stress over money doesn’t stay in the bank. It follows us into our homes and even our sleep. Researches have shown that personal debt is strongly associated with depression and anxiety. That’s why we need to talk about money more often — not just how to make it, but how we feel about it — in families, schools, workplaces, and therapy rooms. Therapists should be able to ask about financial stress with confidence. Financial education ought to be treated as essential in schools. Additionally, we should normalize debt-related conversations to relieve people’s feelings of shame. Financial stress can make you feel helpless. But by addressing the emotional side of money and building healthier habits, we can move from crisis to confidence. We live in a world where money is invisible. But the emotional burden it takes is very real. If we start noticing that cost, we might finally treat money not only as a resource, but as something deeply psychological. 8. What phenomenon does the author point out in paragraph 1? A. Klarna and Clearpay help people save money. B. Digital payments are now relatively preferred. C. Invisible payments have improved mental health. D. Installments ease the emotional spending burden. 9. What may BNPL result in? A. Improved financial knowledge. B. Easy access to digital credit. C. Overspending and long-term debt. D. Decrease of small-amount expenses. 10. How can we build healthier financial habits? A. Value financial education. B. Hide feelings of shame. C. Mask people’s financial stress. D. Highlight debt-related problems. 11. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Cash Shopping: The Healthy Way of Consumption B. Money’s Emotional Cost: Beyond Invisible Payments C. BNPL: A New Approach to Boost Consumer Spending D. Financial Education: The Core to Cutting Expenses D In the early 400s, the philosopher St. Augustine said something famous: he knew what time was until someone asked him to explain it. Later, Albert Einstein made the idea more complex. He believed that time is not the same everywhere; it changes according to where you measure it. Today, our most advanced atomic (原子的) clocks have proved Einstein right. Even modern physics cannot give us a clear answer to “What is time?” because the answer depends on the question you ask. We should stop thinking of time as something fixed. What if time is not just something we measure with clocks? What if it is a way we understand and connect with the world? What if time is everywhere, but we only see it through our own lives and cultures? These questions lead to a new way of thinking about timekeeping. Recently, I came up with a new way to measure time, which is closely linked to our planet and the changes brought by global warming. We are now building a special clock at the Anchorage Museum. This clock follows the flow of several major rivers in Alaska — rivers that are easily affected by local and global environmental changes. We set it to match an atomic clock if the rivers keep flowing at their current speed. If the rivers flow faster on average in the future, the clock will be ahead of standard time; if slower, it will fall behind. This clock shows both short-term changes and long-term trends in the rivers. It is like an observatory that lets us see how the rivers change from their own natural time. We can check these changes on our smartwatches or phones. People who choose to follow this “Alaska Mean River Time” will live in harmony with the planet. Those who compare river time with atomic time will find a big imbalance, which may encourage them to use less fuel or support greener policies. Though this new timekeeping method is special, early agricultural societies also associated time with natural phenomena. For example, in ancient Greece, people adjusted their official calendars to match the change of seasons. Linking time to the environment was very important for their survival. Similarly, river time and other new timekeeping systems can help people pay more attention to environmental protection. When St. Augustine said he could not easily define time, he pointed out a key fact: time becomes meaningful only in a certain context. Any timekeeping system is valid, and each is valuable as long as it serves its purpose. 12. What is the main idea of Paragraph 1? A. Timekeeping is increasingly related to nature. B. Everyone can define time on their own terms. C. Time measurement is an age-old topic. D. Time is a major concern for scientists and philosophers. 13. What is the purpose of the three questions in Paragraph 2? A. To raise doubts about time measurement. B. To evaluate an argument about time. C. To stress the importance of time. D. To introduce an approach to timekeeping. 14. How does the special clock work? A. It is set to be always ahead of standard atomic time. B. It keeps pace with the flow speed of main rivers in Alaska. C. It is controlled by the Anchorage Museum’s atomic clock. D. It changes with the seasons like ancient Greek calendars. 15. What do we know about early agricultural societies? A. They paid little attention to the change of seasons. B. Their timekeeping systems were more scientific than modern ones. C. They connected time with nature for survival. D. They created the first timekeeping system in history. 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 In the hustle (喧嚣) of modern life, nature stands as a timeless cure for the weary soul. ____16____ Studies show that spending time in green spaces lowers cortisol levels, reduces anxiety, and enhances mental clarity. A walk through a forest, the sound of waves lapping the shore, or even a moment watching clouds drift by can reset our overstimulated minds. Nature’s therapeutic benefits extend beyond mental well-being. ____17____ Exposure to sunlight stimulates vitamin D, essential for bone health and mood regulation. Activities such as hiking or gardening reduce stress and bring a sense of accomplishment. ____18____ Even city residents benefit from urban parks: children near green spaces show better cognitive development and fewer behavioral problems, proving nature a universal healer for all ages. Moreover, nature serves as a powerful teacher of toughness. ____19____ Witnessing the cycle of seasons — the renewal of spring after winter’s dormancy, the resilience of plants thriving in rough conditions — instills a sense of hope. A storm-ravaged forest that gradually regenerates or a burned field shooting new life demonstrates nature’s ability to overcome adversity. ____20____ We must intentionally seek out nature, whether it’s a morning jog through a local park, a weekend camping trip, or simply opening a window to let in fresh air and listen to the birdsong. The earth is more than a background; it holds the key to our health and harmony. A. It teaches us to persist through difficult times. B. Physical health also gains much from nature’s gifts. C. Modern people often ignore the importance of mental health. D. Given the great benefits of nature, we should take action to approach it. E. It offers a quiet shelter from the chaos and stress of everyday life. F. Spending time in nature is beneficial to both body and mind. G. Nature’s healing power is not restricted to those living in rural areas. 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。 Careers in science are generally believed to be too complex for students who aren’t talented or clever enough, but Scott Kelly, commander of the International Space Station, would prove it’s ____21____. As a kid, he was abstracted and uninterested in science and all other ____22____ as well. He couldn’t ____23____ what the teachers were saying, spending most of his time in school daydreaming. Therefore, he earned terrible grades and barely graduated from high school, and he even thought he would never ____24____ his dreams. That all ____25____ when he picked up and read The Right Stuff, Tom Wolfe’s classic account of the pioneering Americans who first explored space. ____26____ at last, he was determined to be an astronaut, which meant doing well in science classes. So that day, he ____27____ his mind to do well in it. After so many years of daydreaming, it wouldn’t be ____28____. But he started thinking about it like a game. The more he ____29____ his study skills, the more he gained and the better he got. ____30____, it became a(n) ____31____ with himself to see how good he could get. No one was more surprised than him when a ____32____ daydreamer started getting straight A’s in science, which is essential to be an astronaut. So we need to stop furthering the statement that science is just too hard. If you’re students who have been told “you are not a science person” or “your brain doesn’t think that way”, just ____33____ the comments! Everyone who wants to can learn this ____34____ — they just have to be ____35____ to do the work. 21. A. unusual B. abnormal C. wrong D. illegal 22. A. subjects B. goals C. schedules D. students 23. A. work on B. set about C. think about D. focus on 24. A. expect B. acknowledge C. fulfill D. observe 25. A. finished B. realized C. happened D. changed 26. A. Inspired B. Disappointed C. Satisfied D. Shocked 27. A. gave up B. made up C. formed into D. got into 28. A. possible B. difficult C. easy D. wonderful 29. A. planned B. practiced C. arranged D. exchanged 30. A. Particularly B. Surprisingly C. Fortunately D. Eventually 31. A. principle B. deal C. competition D. compromise 32. A. real B. former C. formal D. last 33. A. apply B. ignore C. return D. handle 34. A. stuff B. ability C. concept D. habit 35. A. forced B. expected C. equal D. willing 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或所给单词的正确形式。 China has made great progress in robotics. It ____36____ (maintain) the world’s largest industrial robot market for 12 years, with 302,000 sets ____37____ (sell) in 2024. While service robot output hit 10.519 million sets, its application scope is expanded year by year. Technological innovation drives this development. In 2024, China’s robot patent applications accounted for two-thirds of the world’s total. Innovation centers have been set up in regions ____38____ technology sharing and joint research are promoted, to boost industry development. These centers help form a good ecosystem, and key components have made significant ____39____ (breakthrough) in high-end fields. Chinese robots are ____40____ (wide) used. Industrial robots apply to 71 major industrial categories, with manufacturing robot density ranking third globally. In 2024, Chinese manufacturers ____41____ (dominate) the global market with 84.7% shipment share. Humanoid robots are expected ____42____ (play) an important role in many scenes, helping improve people’s life and work efficiency. They are not only ____43____ carrier of embodied intelligence but also a driving force in new productive forces. China’s robots are no longer just imitating others, but ____44____ (build) core competitiveness _____45_____ their own. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 请你写一篇短文向校英文报“Youth & Health”栏目投稿，主题为“关注青少年假期手机使用与身体健康”。内容包括： 1．指出青少年节假日过度使用手机、缺乏运动的现象； 2．说明该现象带来的危害； 3．提出可行的改善建议。 注意：1．词数80左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 I sat at the breakfast table with my four-year-old son, Harry, trying to ignore the ache in my stomach. “Mama, want to play?” “Not today, baby.” I shook my head. These days I could barely get out of bed. I was still recovering from an operation. I hoped for strength and happiness, but the future seemed so hopeless. Suddenly, Harry jumped up from his spot on the kitchen floor. “Bird!” he shouted, rushing to our courtyard. Sure enough, there was a white dove (鸽子) seated in a rubber tree. It sat there for a few moments, and then flew away. Strange, I’d never seen one in our neighborhood before. When I dragged myself to the kitchen the next morning, the dove was back. This time it was with a mate carrying sticks. “Look, Harry,” I said, pointing to the tree. “They’re going to make a nest.” The doves flew in and out of the courtyard all week, building on top of the rubber tree. Harry could hardly contain his excitement. Every morning, he’d run into the kitchen and take his spot by the sliding glass door, talking to the birds while they worked. His happiness was influential. As much as I was sad, I couldn’t help but look forward to the doves’ visits too. Then it all went wrong. The courtyard was safe enough for a nest, but the rubber tree’s thin leaves were far from stable. One night, a strong wind blew, throwing the doves’ nest to the ground. I heard the twigs (细枝) break apart. I surveyed the damage. Nothing good ever lasted. I wouldn’t blame the doves if they never came back. But they returned. And they paid no attention to the pile of sticks that had once been their nest. They started again from the beginning. Again, though, the wind destroyed all their hard work. The next day, and the next, they started again, as if nothing had happened. 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。 Moved by their perseverance, I decided to build a new nest for the doves. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “Look! The birds are back!” Harry announced with excitement. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $