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英语（三） 注意事项： 1. 本卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2. 选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 3. 非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 4. 考试结束后，请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。 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段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，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. What does the woman prefer to watch? A. Comedy series. B. Documentaries. C. Science fiction films. 2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Close friends. B. Brother and sister. C. Chef and manager. 3. When does the woman start her part-time work? A. At 9:00 am. B. At 11:00 am. C. At 1:00 pm. 4. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At home. B. In an office. C. In a supermarket. 5. What will the woman do next? A. Talk to the host. B. Contact Mr. Brown. C. Postpone her speech. 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，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What day is it today? A. Wednesday. B. Thursday. C. Friday. 7. Why does the woman feel sorry? A. She planned a bad trip. B. She mixed up the dates. C. She forgot to pick up Kate. 听第7段录音，回答第8、9题。 8. What is the speakers’ mother interested in recently? A. Clothes. B. Flowers. C. Music. 9. What are the speakers probably going to do? A. Attend Taylor’s concert. B. Turn to Sarah for help. C. Buy a record from Kevin. 听第8段录音，回答第10至12题。 10. Why does the man talk to the woman? A. To invite her to the cafe. B. To introduce her to his friends. C. To learn about her impression of him. 11. How does the woman probably socialize in her hometown? A. By going to a public pool. B. By drinking in a local pub. C. By chatting in a small cafe. 12. Where are the speakers at present? A. In France. B. In Iceland. C. In the UK. 听第9段录音，回答第13至16题。 13. What does Tara Westover mainly talk about in her book? A. Her learning strategies. B. Her pursuit of education. C. Her teaching experiences. 14. In which university did Tara Westover complete her undergraduate studies? A. Harvard University. B. Cambridge University. C. Brigham Young University. 15. What does Maria think of Tara Westover’s story? A. Funny. B. Painful. C. Moving. 16. What does Maria imply about the book in the end? A. She doesn’t really like it. B. She has benefited a lot from it. C. She has recommended it to Luna. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. How did Potter receive education in her childhood? A. She was homeschooled. B. She was totally self-taught. C. She was sent to boarding school. 18. What did Potter enjoy doing while staying with her pets? A. Attacking them. B. Observing them. C. Reading to them. 19. What did Potter usually do in the country? A. She wrote letters to a boy. B. She painted a lot of pictures. C. She played with her classmates. 20. When was The Tale of Peter Rabbit published? A. In 1893. B. In 1897. C. In 1902. 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 As global water scarcity becomes an increasingly urgent concern, a promising solution emerges: the OnSprinkler, an intelligent irrigation system from Riou. Localized Intelligence The primary problem Riou aims to solve is the “uncontrolled” nature of traditional sprinklers (洒水装置), which often water sidewalks, driveways, or neighbors’ yards. The OnSprinkler introduces a level of surgical precision to the process. ·Virtual Boundary Setting: Using a dedicated mobile app, users can define the exact limits of their garden. The OnSprinkler then restricts its spray (喷洒) to only the specified areas. ·Modular Coverage: The system is delivered with two parts, allowing it to cover two distinct areas with unique settings right out of the box. However, the technology is scalable; a single system can be expanded to manage up to 10 different zones. ·Weather-Responsive Logic: To prevent the unnecessary watering that often occurs during rainstorms, the OnSprinkler is connected to live weather forecasts. If rain is predicted for a scheduled watering day, the system naturally cancels the session to save resources. Sustainability Meets Practicality Riou’s engineering choices reflect a commitment to both environmental impact and user convenience. ·Solar-Powered Autonomy: In a significant departure from many smart-home devices, the OnSprinkler is powered by integrated solar panels. This eliminates the need for external electrical outlets or complex wiring; users simply need to connect their water source and let the sun handle the rest. ·Portability (便携性): One of the system’s key advantages is its mobility. Because it is wireless and solar-powered, it can be easily moved between different areas of the property (up to 10 different zones) as the season or landscaping needs change. Market Strategy While high-end smart irrigation systems can often cost thousands of dollars, Riou is pursuing a pricing strategy to ensure wide adoption. The company intends for the OnSprinkler to be a very attractive product with a target price of approximately $300. 1. Why is the OnSprinkler special compared with traditional sprinklers? A. It is designed by surgeons. B. It targets assigned zones precisely. C. It is controlled by a computer. D. It is delivered with over ten parts. 2. How does the OnSprinkler react when it rains? A. It stops working automatically. B. It reduces the amount of water. C. It continues the watering session. D. It collects rainwater for irrigation. 3. Who are most probably attracted by the OnSprinkler? A. Analyzers of rainfall data. B. Collectors of luxury items. C. Advocates of green energy. D. Designers of indoor facilities. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了OnSprinkler智能灌溉系统，拥有精准分区、天气响应、太阳能供电和便携等优势，节水环保且定价亲民，适配园林浇灌需求。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Localized Intelligence中“The OnSprinkler introduces a level of surgical precision to the process.(这款OnSprinkler为整个操作流程带来了外科手术般的精准度。)”和“Using a dedicated mobile app, users can define the exact limits of their garden. The OnSprinkler then restricts its spray to only the specified areas.(用户可通过专用手机应用精确划定花园的边界，OnSprinkler会将喷洒范围严格限制在指定区域内。)”可知，这款智能洒水装置能精准对准划定区域浇灌。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Localized Intelligence中“If rain is predicted for a scheduled watering day, the system naturally cancels the session to save resources.(若预定浇灌日有降雨预报，系统会自动取消浇灌流程以节约资源。)”可知，下雨时它会自动停止工作。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据Sustainability Meets Practicality中“In a significant departure from many smart-home devices, the OnSprinkler is powered by integrated solar panels.(与许多智能家居设备截然不同的是，OnSprinkler由集成太阳能板供电)”可知，该装置利用太阳能、节能环保，最能吸引绿色能源倡导者。 B Amy Hendricks is a doctor who has spent much of her career in Canada, practicing medicine in rural areas and caring for patients. When she and her husband, Paul Davie, moved to Antigonish, Nova Scotia, she desired to build a medical clinic on the first floor of their new home. But they struggled to find the perfect plot of land. Davie recalled, “We spent 18 months looking around Antigonish to find a place where we feel the click.” Once their estate agent eventually found their dream property at the foot of Sugarloaf Mountain, everything started coming together. They could put a medical clinic on the main floor and their living quarters right on top. Hendricks could still walk to the nearest hospital. But after buying 46 acres of land, they quickly realized it was far more than two people needed. They didn’t want to see the land left unused. Then they connected with Colleen Cameron, the chair of the board of directors for Antigonish Affordable Housing Society (AAHS), and offered the organization the land. “It’s a dream for us not-for-profits to receive free land,” Cameron said. “That’s a big part of our expenses.” Now, the forthcoming Sugarloaf development is being designed alongside the AAHS, The Naomi Society, an organization that helps domestic abuse survivors find transitional housing, and Inclusion Canada, which supports people with disabilities. Each organization was given a parcel of land for development, right next door to the couple. Once complete, it will include housing for disabled individuals, affordable units by AAHS, and transitional housing for people escaping domestic violence. “We have multiple nursing homes in Antigonish,” Hendricks said. “At the wages people earn from working in a nursing home, they can’t actually live in the community.” The couple said they also hope to one day add a daycare and corner store in the new community, and provide a walkable and communal area for everyone who lives nearby. 4. What does the text say about the couple’s dream property? A. It wasn’t easy to find it. B. It was risky to donate it. C. It freed Hendricks from work. D. It was dominated by a clinic. 5. Why did the couple consider donating land? A. To express gratitude to Cameron. B. To gain local recognition and support. C. To ensure the land was used productively. D. To preserve the natural ecology of the land. 6. How will the recipients deal with the free land? A. By establishing a high-end hospital. B. By selling it to make a big fortune. C. By turning it into flats fit for the couple. D. By building houses to help those in need. 7. What can we learn about the couple from the last paragraph? A. They are socially responsible. B. They can’t afford community life. C. They will rent out a nursing home. D. They live in harmony with workers. 【答案】4. A 5. C 6. D 7. A 【解析】 【导语】文章讲述了一对医生夫妇寻地自建诊所，因土地富余无偿捐赠，联合公益机构建房帮扶弱势人群，还计划完善社区配套，尽显社会担当。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“We spent 18 months looking around Antigonish to find a place where we feel the click.(我们在安蒂戈尼什四处找寻了18个月，才找到一处让我们称心如意的地方。)”可知，夫妻俩心仪的理想地块来之不易，并不容易找寻。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“But after buying 46 acres of land, they quickly realized it was far more than two people needed. They didn’t want to see the land left unused.(买下46英亩土地后，他们很快意识到这块地远超两人所需，也不愿看着土地闲置荒废。)”可知，夫妇捐赠土地是为了让土地得到有效利用。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第六段“Once complete, it will include housing for disabled individuals, affordable units by AAHS, and transitional housing for people escaping domestic violence.(项目完工后，将包含残疾人住房、经济适用房以及为家暴受害者提供的过渡安置住房。)”可知，受赠机构会在土地上建房，帮扶有困难的人群。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“The couple said they also hope to one day add a daycare and corner store in the new community, and provide a walkable and communal area for everyone who lives nearby.(这对夫妇还希望日后在新社区增设日托中心和街角商店，为周边居民打造宜居的公共活动区域。)”可知，这对夫妇心系社区、帮扶弱势群体，具有强烈的社会责任感。 C Critically endangered axolotls that were captive-bred (圈养) and then released into wetlands in Mexico City have lived surprisingly well, a new study has found, giving new hope to scientists trying to save the species from extinction. Axolotls, found only in Lake Xochimilco, are one of the world’s most adored and threatened salamanders (蝾螈). Between 2017 and 2018, a team of researchers released and tracked 18 captive-bred axolotls in the ancient lake south of Mexico City, and in a nearby artificial wetland, to see how they would live in the wild. “We didn’t expect that they would all survive,” said study lead author Alejandra Ramos. “And not only that, but the ones we recaptured had gained weight — they’re hunting now.” Axolotls preserve juvenile features into adulthood, which contributes to their reputation as “incredibly cute” with their wide eyes, feathery gills and smile-shaped mouth. They can also regrow limbs and organs, gaining interest in the medical world, particularly in antiaging animal experimentation and cancer research. “If an axolotl loses an arm or leg, it grows back within two months, and it functions as before. The same with its eyes or brain,” said biologist Vania Mendoza. Fascination with axolotls has led to a sharp rise in captivity, with most individuals of the species today being kept in homes and labs. Meanwhile, axolotl populations in the wild are estimated to have dropped by more than 80% in less than two decades. The species has been classed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List since 2006. Axolotl numbers fell by 99% between 1998 and 2014 in Lake Xochimilco due to environmental degradation and a severe decline in water quality largely driven by waste water and chemical pollution from agriculture. But the effort to recover the historic lake’s chinampas, a human-made canal ecosystem of raised beds first built by the Aztecs that have historically served as shelters for axolotls, has given the salamanders another chance. Researchers released 10 individuals, five male and five female, into a 500-square-meter restored chinampa shelter with equipment capable of improving water quality. In the artificial wetland, they released four pairs. Hopefully, more efforts will be made in the future. 8. Why did the researchers feel surprised about the released axolotls? A. Their population declined. B. They became overweight rapidly. C. They adapted well to the wild. D. Their hunting skills disappeared. 9. What makes axolotls appealing to the medical field? A. Their captivity experiences. B. Their high cancer survival rate. C. Their ability to regrow body parts. D. Their reputation for being adorable. 10. What do the figures in paragraph 5 indicate about axolotls? A. Protection efforts prove ineffective. B. Their habitat worsened after 2014. C. Fascination with them has dropped. D. Their wild populations are endangered. 11. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To warn about the decline in axolotls’ population. B. To inspire people to make efforts to save axolotls. C. To show the impact of human activities on axolotls. D. To explain why axolotls are popular with researchers. 【答案】8. C 9. C 10. D 11. B 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍一项新研究发现，圈养繁殖后放归墨西哥城湿地的极度濒危的美西钝口螈（axolotls）生存状况良好，给致力于拯救该物种免于灭绝的科学家带来新希望。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段““We didn’t expect that they would all survive,” said study lead author Alejandra Ramos. “And not only that, but the ones we recaptured had gained weight — they’re hunting now.”(研究主要作者亚历杭德拉·拉莫斯说：“我们没想到它们都能存活下来。不仅如此，我们重新捕获的那些还长胖了——它们已经开始捕猎。”)”可知，研究人员对放归的美西钝口螈感到惊讶是因为它们很好地适应了野外环境。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“They can also regrow limbs and organs, gaining interest in the medical world, particularly in anti-aging animal experimentation and cancer research.(它们还能再生四肢和器官，这引起了医学界的兴趣，特别是在抗衰老动物实验和癌症研究方面)”可知，美西钝口螈能再生身体部位的能力使其对医学领域有吸引力。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段“Axolotl numbers fell by 99% between 1998 and 2014 in Lake Xochimilco due to environmental degradation and a severe decline in water quality largely driven by waste water and chemical pollution from agriculture.(1998年至2014年间，由于环境退化以及主要由农业废水和化学污染导致的水质严重下降，霍奇米尔科湖中美西钝口螈的数量下降了99%)可知，这些数据表明美西钝口螈的野生种群处于濒危状态。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。文章开篇指出圈养放归的美西钝口螈生存良好带来希望，接着介绍其濒危现状及原因，最后提到恢复栖息地给它们带来机会，并在结尾“Hopefully, more efforts will be made in the future.(希望未来会做出更多努力)”表明作者写作目的是激励人们为拯救美西钝口螈做出努力。 D Creativity is beneficial but also hard to define. Creative workers have the ongoing challenge of having to quantify their value, while people in fields such as accounting or finance do not. One question that often comes up in creative circles is whether it’s better to be really great in one area or to be a jack-of-all-trades with skills in every discipline. The old saying that a jack-of-all-trades is a master of none is out of date. These days, it’s possible for Jacks to become masters of many trades. In fields like art direction, photography and web design, it’s sometimes necessary to master multiple trades in order to create the right design solution for a project. Meanwhile, specialized knowledge is appealing to certain clients. Sometimes people worry that having too broad a scope (眼界) only muddles the vision of a project rather than being able to see it at ground level as well as the big picture. The principles of lean design, which are revolutionizing project management in the design world, require that everyone in the company should know what’s going on in every department. This helps to facilitate success and stimulate innovation, which means that generalists sometimes have an advantage over those who are only able to communicate about one certain subject or discipline. Being able to see the big picture is becoming more and more important these days. However, some argue that having too many moving parts or having too many people contribute to the conversation only clouds the process. Sometimes having specialists who work independently and can contribute something that no one else at the company can is the most efficient way to get work done and not have to deal with conflicting opinions. It’s clear that there is a lot to be gained from both having more general knowledge about all design-related things and becoming an expert in a specific skill. Everyone has to make their own choices when it comes to their individual career. 12. What does the underlined word “muddles” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Broadens. B. Confuses. C. Affects. D. Identifies. 13. What is preferable based on the principles of lean design? A. Working independently. B. Having a broad skill set. C. Focusing on project details. D. Being an expert in a subject. 14. What may specialists bring to a company according to paragraph 4? A. Enhanced work efficiency. B. More innovative proposals. C. Greater mutual dependency. D. Lengthy work processes. 15. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Trade Masters: Outdated or Popular? B. How to Quantify the Value of Creativity C. How to Be Great at a Variety of Creative Skills D. Creative Workers: To Be Generalists or Specialists? 【答案】12. B 13. B 14. A 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文探讨创意领域中通才与专才的职业路径选择。 【12题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段“Sometimes people worry that having too broad a scope (眼界) only muddles the vision of a project rather than being able to see it at ground level as well as the big picture.(人们有时担心眼界过宽只会muddles项目的规划思路，无法兼顾实际细节和全局视野。)”可知，划线词下文说无法兼顾细节和全局，说明眼界太宽会打乱、混淆项目思路，故划线词muddle意为 “扰乱、使糊涂”，对应Confuses。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“The principles of lean design, which are revolutionizing project management in the design world, require that everyone in the company should know what’s going on in every department. This helps to facilitate success and stimulate innovation, which means that generalists sometimes have an advantage over those who are only able to communicate about one certain subject or discipline.(精益设计原则正彻底变革设计领域的项目管理模式，它要求公司里的每位员工都必须了解各个部门的工作进展。这一做法有助于推动事业成功、激发创新；这也意味着，通才有时比那些只会单一领域、单一学科沟通的专才更具优势。)”可知，精益设计原则要求员工了解各部门情况，这使得通才(拥有广泛技能的人)比单一领域专家更有优势。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“Sometimes having specialists who work independently and can contribute something that no one else at the company can is the most efficient way to get work done.(有时候，拥有能够独立工作、且能做出公司里其他人都无法企及贡献的专业人才，才是最高效的工作完成方式。)”可知，专业人才能提高工作效率。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“One question that often comes up in creative circles is whether it’s better to be really great in one area or to be a jack-of-all-trades with skills in every discipline.(在创意领域，人们经常会探讨一个问题：是把一个领域做到极致更好，还是做样样都会、涉猎广泛的多面手更好。)”可知，本文主要探讨创意领域中通才与专才的职业路径选择。D项“创意工作者：做通才还是做专家？”是合适的标题。 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。 We all have one big goal, but somehow, between emails, meetings, and doomscrolling, it keeps getting pushed to “tomorrow”. ____16____. The idea is to spend 90 minutes for 90 days on 1 goal. It’s a productivity strategy designed to cut through the chaos and help you finally make progress. Research shows that sticking with a new behavior — especially as part of your morning routine — can make it easier to turn into a lasting habit. Working on a project for 90 days straight helps you build the momentum (动力) you need to keep going. ____17____. Concentrating deeply for 90 minutes without distractions (干扰) allows your brain to become fully devoted to the task and enter a flow state of heightened focus and attention. Here is how the 90/90/1 rule works: 90 days: You commit to the routine for three months, which is long enough to see real results but not so long that it feels like a lifelong commitment. 90 minutes: ____18____, when your energy and focus are at their peak. No multitasking, just you and your most important task. One goal: ____19____. Whether it’s launching a passion or writing a book, you pick one goal that really matters to you. Just one. Then give it your full attention for 90 minutes each day. The 90/90/1 rule isn’t about working harder — it’s about working smarter. The truth is that real progress doesn’t come from big bursts of effort. It comes from steady, focused action. The 90/90/1 rule gives you a clear path to get there. ____20____. A. That’s where the 90/90/1 rule comes in B. This may require you to wake up earlier C. The idea is that this recreational time really matters D. You make good use of the first hour and a half of your workday E. Instead of organizing many priorities, you aim at the one that matters most F. With a little structure and consistency, even the biggest goals become manageable G. Otherwise, you might work on it for a day or two, and then ultimately lose track of it 【答案】16. A 17. G 18. D 19. E 20. F 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了90/90/1高效法则的内涵、科学依据、具体执行方式以及它带给人们的启发，告诉我们专注、规律的行动才能实现人生大目标。 【16题详解】 根据上文“We all have one big goal, but somehow, between emails, meetings, and doomscrolling, it keeps getting pushed to “tomorrow”. (我们都有一个宏大的目标，可不知怎么，每天深陷邮件、会议和漫无目的刷手机之中，这个目标总被一再推脱到“明天”)” 以及下文“The idea is to spend 90 minutes for 90 days on 1 goal.(这个方法就是90天、每天90分钟专注1个目标)”可知，空格处引出90/90/1法则。A选项“That’s where the 90/90/1 rule comes in.(这时90/90/1法则就派上用场了)”承接上下文，符合语境。 【17题详解】 根据上文“Working on a project for 90 days straight helps you build the momentum (动力) you need to keep going.(坚持90天做一件事能积累前进的动力)”可知，空格处从反面说明不坚持的后果。G选项“Otherwise, you might work on it for a day or two, and then ultimately lose track of it.(否则你可能坚持一两天，最后就半途而废了)”承接上文，符合语境。 【18题详解】 根据本段解释90 minutes，以及下文“when your energy and focus are at their peak.(在你精力和专注力最佳的时候)”可知，空格处说明用好工作日最初的90分钟。D选项“You make good use of the first hour and a half of your workday.(你要充分利用工作日最初的一个半小时)”承接下文，符合语境。 【19题详解】 根据本段解释 One goal，以及下文“you pick one goal that really matters to you.(选一个对你最重要的目标)”可知，空格处说明不要贪多，只聚焦最重要的一件事。E选项“Instead of organizing many priorities, you aim at the one that matters most.(不要设定许多待办重点，只瞄准最重要的那一个)”承接下文，符合语境。 【20题详解】 根据上文“The 90/90/1 rule gives you a clear path to get there.(90/90/1法则给了你一条清晰的实现路径)”可知，空格处总结升华。F选项“With a little structure and consistency, even the biggest goals become manageable.(只要有一点规划并持之以恒，再宏大的目标也变得易于掌控)”承接上文，总结全文，符合语境。 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。 Two years ago, our elementary school turned a piece of unused land into a small vegetable garden. However, I didn’t know it would become the ____21____ of our school’s social-emotional learning program. My 7-and 8-year-old students ____22____ tomatoes, carrots, and spinach from seeds. It was ____23____ work — soil stuck under fingernails, seeds accidentally spilled — but the excitement was ____24____. We created a garden journal where we ____25____ not only when we watered or weeded, but also how the plants made us ____26____. “It feels like ____27____. I’m looking forward to its future,” recorded 8-year-old Leo when the first tiny tomato sprout (芽) broke through the soil. Students who were sad could tend to the spinach — its soft leaves became a ____28____ to touch. Students who felt angry were ____29____ to pull weeds. “Pulling the bad stuff out of the dirt feels like pulling the bad feelings out of me,” one student said. We had a “healing circle” in the garden, where students talked about ____30____ — how it felt when something they worked hard on didn’t turn out right. Now, when I walk through the ____31____, I see kids sitting alone with the ____32____, talking to them softly, or working together to pull weeds. It’s a reminder that ____33____ doesn’t just teach us about science — it teaches us about being human. For young kids still learning to ____34____ their emotions, that’s a lesson no worksheet can ____35____. 21. A. outline B. heart C. outcome D. proof 22. A. borrowed B. purchased C. planted D. consumed 23. A. permanent B. thorough C. messy D. transitional 24. A. infectious B. contradictory C. temporary D. alternative 25. A. made up B. wrote down C. broke down D. cut up 26. A. applaud B. contribute C. feel D. evolve 27. A. competition B. silence C. heritage D. hope 28. A. comfort B. challenge C. memory D. description 29. A. demanded B. begged C. forced D. invited 30. A. indifference B. loneliness C. ignorance D. disappointment 31. A. classroom B. garden C. school D. farm 32. A. textbooks B. seeds C. instructors D. vegetables 33. A. nature B. collaboration C. space D. intervention 34. A. manage B. quote C. recall D. investigate 35. A. boost B. match C. eliminate D. capture 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. C 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. D 30. D 31. B 32. D 33. A 34. A 35. B 【解析】 【导语】学校闲置土地改造成菜园，不仅供学生种植学习，还成为情感教育载体，帮孩子感知、疏导情绪，收获成长。 【21题详解】 考查名词。句意：然而，我没想到它会成为学校社会情感学习项目的核心。A. outline大纲；B. heart核心；C. outcome结果；D. proof 证明。根据“of our school’s social-emotional learning program”以及后文全文围绕菜园开展情感育人活动可知，菜园是该学习项目的核心载体，heart符合语境。 【22题详解】 考查动词。句意：我七八岁的学生们从种子开始种植番茄、胡萝卜和菠菜。A. borrowed借；B. purchased购买；C. planted种植；D. consumed消耗。根据前文“turned a piece of unused land into a small vegetable garden”可知，开辟了菜园，孩子们在此播种种菜，planted符合语境。 【23题详解】 考查形容词。句意：这是一项乱糟糟的活儿 —— 指甲缝沾满泥土，种子还会不小心撒落——但孩子们的兴奋之情极具感染力。A. permanent永久的；B. thorough彻底的；C. messy杂乱的；D. transitional过渡的。根据后文“soil stuck under fingernails, seeds accidentally spilled” 可知，劳作场面凌乱不整洁，messy符合语境。 【24题详解】 考查形容词。句意：这是一项乱糟糟的活儿 —— 指甲缝沾满泥土，种子还会不小心撒落——但孩子们的兴奋之情极具感染力。A. infectious有感染力的；B. contradictory矛盾的；C. temporary暂时的；D. alternative可替代的。根据后文“We created a garden journal where we 　　 not only when we watered or weeded”描述孩子们认真写菜园日志可知，这里指高涨的兴致能互相感染，infectious符合语境。 【25题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：我们做了一本园艺日记，不仅记录浇水、除草的时间，还写下植物带给我们的感受。A. made up编造；B. wrote down记下；C. broke down崩溃；D. cut up切碎。根据前文“We created a garden journal”以及语境可知，日志本用来记录日常农事，wrote down符合语境。 【26题详解】 考查动词。句意：我们做了一本园艺日记，不仅记录浇水、除草的时间，还写下植物带给我们的感受。A. applaud鼓掌；B. contribute贡献；C. feel感受；D. evolve进化。根据后文“It feels like 　　 . I’m looking forward to its future”描述学生记录内心情绪、抒发感想可知，日志本记录自身感受，feel符合语境。 【27题详解】 考查名词。句意：八岁的利奥在第一颗番茄嫩芽破土而出时写道：这就像希望，我期待它未来的成长。A. competition竞争；B. silence沉默；C. heritage遗产；D. hope希望。根据后文“I’m looking forward to its future”以及常识可知，嫩芽新生象征着希望，hope符合语境。 【28题详解】 考查名词。句意：心情难过的学生会去照料菠菜，它柔软的叶片成了抚慰心灵的慰藉。A. comfort慰藉；B. challenge挑战；C. memory回忆；D. description描述。根据前文“Students who were sad”以及语境可知，触碰柔软叶片能安抚低落情绪，带来心灵慰藉，comfort符合语境。 【29题详解】 考查动词。句意：心生怒气的学生被邀请去除草。A. demanded要求；B. begged乞求；C. forced强迫；D. invited邀请。根据后文“to pull weeds”以及语境可知，此处指通过除草疏导负面情绪，是善意引导而非强制，invited符合语境。 【30题详解】 考查名词。句意：我们在菜园设立“治愈圈”，让孩子们倾诉失望——当他们努力工作的事情没有成功时的感觉。A. indifference冷漠；B. loneliness孤独；C. ignorance无知；D. disappointment失望。根据后文“how it felt when something they worked hard on didn’t turn out right”可知，付出努力却无果，对应的心情是失望，disappointment符合语境。 【31题详解】 考查名词。句意：如今，当我漫步花园时，总能看到孩子们独自坐在菜畦边，轻声和蔬菜说话，或是结伴一起除草。A. classroom教室；B. garden菜园；C. school学校；D. farm农场。根据上文“Two years ago, our elementary school turned a piece of unused land into a small vegetable garden.”以及语境可知，全文故事围绕学校小菜园展开，前文多次出现garden，是原词复现，garden符合语境。 【32题详解】 考查名词。句意：如今，当我漫步花园时，总能看到孩子们独自坐在菜畦边，轻声和蔬菜说话，或是结伴一起除草。A. textbooks课本；B. seeds种子；C. instructors指导者；D. vegetables蔬菜。根据前文“My 7- and 8-year-old students 　　 tomatoes, carrots, and spinach from seeds”描述学生在菜园种植各类蔬菜可知，孩子们对着菜园里的植物倾诉心事，vegetables符合语境。 【33题详解】 考查名词。句意：这提醒我们，大自然教给我们的不只是科学知识，更教会我们如何做人。A. nature自然；B. collaboration合作；C. space空间；D. intervention干预。根据前文“working together to pull weeds”可知，田间劳作都属于自然范畴，nature符合语境。 【34题详解】 考查动词。句意：对于还在学习管控情绪的小孩子来说，这是练习册无法替代的一课。A. manage管控；B. quote引用；C. recall回忆；D. investigate调查。根据前文“Students who felt angry were 　　 to pull weeds.”描述菜园帮孩子疏导悲伤、愤怒等情绪可知，这里指让孩子们学习管理情绪，manage符合语境。 【35题详解】 考查动词。句意：对于还在学习管控情绪的小孩子来说，这是练习册无法替代的一课。A. boost提升；B. match比得上；C. eliminate消除；D. capture捕捉。根据前文“Pulling the bad stuff out of the dirt feels like pulling the bad feelings out of me”可知，菜园带来的情感成长体验十分珍贵，没有纸质习题能与之相比，match符合语境。 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。 Xiangyun silk, a traditional Chinese silk fabric that originated in southern China several centuries ago, is known for being dyed (染色) with natural plant-based coloring elements. As its dyeing process ____36____ (affect) by weather conditions, the output is limited, and it is therefore regarded to be “as precious as gold”. Hidden in an alley or “hutong”, near Qianmen in Beijing’s Dongcheng District, is a fashion studio specializing in high-end custom clothes made ____37____ (primary) from Xiangyun silk. The owner of the studio is Kathrin von Rechenberg, ____38____ has lived in Beijing for 25 years. For the past 25 years, ____39____ German designer has been dedicated to exploring better ways ____40____ (demonstrate) the charm of this ancient and mysterious fabric. “Xiangyun silk is a precious gift from nature,” said Kathrin. “What truly matters to me is the fabric ____41____ (it), and how we show respect, not just for the material, ____42____ for the artisans who created it and the natural world that makes it possible.” In April 2024, Kathrin was invited to Paris ____43____ a cultural event marking the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and France. “I felt deeply ____44____ (honor) to represent Xiangyun silk clothes on the international stage,” she recalled. “Though having lived in China for 25 years, I still have an endless ____45____ (curious) about the fabric and other aspects of Chinese intangible heritage. I will continue learning and working here, introducing Chinese culture to the world.” 【答案】36. is affected 37. primarily 38. who 39. the 40. to demonstrate 41. itself 42. but 43. for 44. honored##honoured 45. curiosity 【解析】 【导语】文章介绍中国传统香云纱天然染色、产量稀少、贵如黄金，德国设计师在北京深耕二十五年，以高端定制服饰传承香云纱之美，并登上中法文化交流舞台向世界推介中国非遗文化。 【36题详解】 考查时态和语态。句意：由于其染色工序受天气状况影响，产量十分有限，因此被视作“贵如黄金”。此处为谓语动词，句子描述客观事实，用一般现在时；process与affect为被动关系，主语为单数，所以应用is affected。 【37题详解】 考查副词。句意：在北京东城区前门附近的一条胡同里，藏着一家时尚工作室，专门主营主要以香云纱制作的高端定制服饰。此处修饰介词短语，需用副词，primary的副词形式为primarily，表“主要地”，符合语境。 【38题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：工作室的主人是凯瑟琳・冯・雷申伯格，她已经在北京生活了25年。此处为非限制性定语从句，先行词指人，从句缺主语，用关系代词who引导。 【39题详解】 考查冠词。句意：在过去的25年里，这位德国设计师一直致力于探寻更好的方式来展现这种古老而神秘面料的魅力。此处特指上文提到的这位德国设计师，用定冠词the。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在过去的25年里，这位德国设计师一直致力于探寻更好的方式来展现这种古老而神秘面料的魅力。此处为固定搭配the way to do sth.，表“做某事的方法”，用不定式作后置定语，所以应用to demonstrate。 【41题详解】 考查反身代词。句意：对我而言真正重要的是面料本身，以及我们如何表达尊重 —— 不仅是尊重面料这种材质，更要尊重创造它的工匠，还有赋予其存在可能的自然世界。此处用反身代词作同位语，指代the fabric，应用itself。 【42题详解】 考查连词。句意：对我而言真正重要的是面料本身，以及我们如何表达尊重 —— 不仅是尊重面料这种材质，更要尊重创造它的工匠，还有赋予其存在可能的自然世界。此处为固定搭配not just…but (also)…，表“不仅……而且……”，符合语境。 【43题详解】 考查介词。句意：2024年4月，凯瑟琳受邀前往巴黎参加庆祝中法建交60周年的文化活动。此处表示“作为……活动的一部分/出席某活动”，应用介词for。 【44题详解】 考查形容词。句意：她回忆道：“能在国际舞台上展示香云纱服饰，我深感荣幸。”此处feel后接形容词作表语，hono(u)r的形容词形式为hono(u)red，表“荣幸的”，符合语境。 【45题详解】 考查名词。句意：虽然已在中国生活25年，但我对这种面料以及中国非遗的其他方面仍怀有无尽的好奇心。此处endless后接名词，curious的名词形式为curiosity，表“好奇”，为不可数名词，符合语境。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，校英文网站就本年度的校辩论大赛征集话题，提供了“Cooperation Is More Important Than Competition”与“Parents Are to Blame for the Generation Gap”两个选项，让全校师生投票决定最终结果。请你给网站负责人John写封邮件，内容包括： 1. 你的选择； 2. 说明理由。 注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear John, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【答案】Possible version one: Dear John, I’m writing to vote for “Cooperation Is More Important Than Competition”. I believe this topic holds significant relevance in today’s interconnected world. While competition can drive individual achievement, cooperation fosters collective progress and harmony. In academic, professional, and social settings, the ability to work together often leads to more sustainable and inclusive outcomes. By debating this theme, we can explore how collaborative mindsets contribute to problem-solving and community building as well as a valuable perspective of competition. I believe that this topic, which is essential for our personal future development, is the best choice for the contest. Yours sincerely, Li Hua Possible version two: Dear John, I’m writing to vote for “Parents Are to Blame for the Generation Gap”. Most of us have experienced misunderstandings with our parents, whether over study pressure or lifestyle choices. Such shared experiences make the debate more engaging and relatable. Discussing this topic will help us better understand the different perspectives between parents and children, which could ultimately improve communication at home. Furthermore, it allows us to examine responsibility and empathy within family relationships — issues that truly matter to us. I believe this topic, which touches on a personal and urgent issue for teenagers, will make the debate more impactful and memorable. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生给学校英文网站负责人John写封邮件，就“Cooperation Is More Important Than Competition”与“Parents Are to Blame for the Generation Gap”两个校辩论大赛话题选择一个，并说明理由。 【详解】1.词汇积累 培养： foster→cultivate 能力：ability→capability 导致：lead to→result in 极其重要的：essential→crucial 2.句式拓展 句型转化 原句： I believe this topic holds significant relevance in today’s interconnected world. 拓展句：I hold the belief that this topic holds significant relevance in today’s interconnected world. 【点睛】【高分句型1】 By debating this theme, we can explore how collaborative mindsets contribute to problem-solving and community building as well as a valuable perspective of competition.（运用了how引导的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】I believe that this topic, which is essential for our personal future development, is the best choice for the contest.（运用了that引导的宾语从句和which引导的非限制性定语从句） 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。 In a remote town of India, Raghunath Mehta’s brick kiln (砖窑), established by his father, had long been a symbol of trust in the region. For decades, its success was built not on risky deals, but on an unshakable reputation for honesty. Raghunath’s father had often said, “Our bricks are strong because our word is stronger. This principle, inscribed (题写) on the office wall, guided every deal. However, recent years had brought unforeseen challenges. A major construction project in a neighboring town collapsed, leaving several local businesses, including Raghunath’s, struggling to receive new orders. Gradually, the kiln’s production slowed and some workers had to be laid off. Raghunath spent sleepless nights thinking about how to cut down on expenses and help the kiln pull through. One quiet afternoon, as Raghunath was reviewing his accounts in the office, a young man named Shyamlal hesitantly entered. Dressed simply, he held a piece of old paper in his trembling hands. It was a receipt dated 1968, signed by Raghunath’s father. But it was not for bricks. It acknowledged a loan of ¥150 that Shyamlal’s father had made to Raghunath’s father when the kiln had been faced with a financial crisis. On that receipt, in faded (褪色) ink, was a handwritten note: “This faith shall be repaid in bricks whenever needed.” Decades had passed, and Shyamlal’s father had never been able to reclaim this promise until now. Honoring it would mean delivering ten thousand bricks, worth over ¥11,550 at current market price. Shyamlal’s voice was filled with worry, and the writing was nearly invisible. He knew of the kiln’s struggles but desperately needed those bricks to build a home in his village. Raghunath took the weathered receipt. He did not need to examine it carefully; he remembered his father telling the story of this very loan. Yet, fulfilling it now seemed difficult. If he did so, it would put additional financial pressure on the kiln. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Just then, Raghunath’s eyes fell on the words on the wall. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Moved by Raghunath’s integrity, Shyamlal shared the story far and wide. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: Just then, Raghunath’s eyes fell on the words on the wall. He was transported back to moments when his father had embodied that principle, speaking of how a single promise could be the pillar of a lifelong reputation. He looked into Shyamlal’s eyes and said firmly, “Your bricks will be delivered within ten days.” Before Shyamlal left, relieved, Raghunath requested his village address. Though his stock was low and funds were tighter than ever, Raghunath mobilized his remaining workers and resources. Within ten days, ten thousand bricks were transported to Shyamlal’s village. Moved by Raghunath’s integrity, Shyamlal shared the story far and wide. The contractor for a new local school project, impressed by such rare honesty, personally paid a visit to Raghunath with a large, advance-paid order, stating he wanted to work with a man of principle. Villagers like Shyamlal planning to build houses also chose to buy bricks from Raghunath. This single act of keeping the promise reignited the kiln’s operations, slowly reviving the business and proving that integrity is the most durable foundation for any enterprise. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开。Raghunath的砖窑曾以诚信著称，但近年受邻镇工程事故影响，经营陷入困境。此时，Shyamlal持其父1968年的借款收据来讨砖，Raghunath虽知兑现承诺将加重砖窑负担，陷入两难。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段句首可知，第一段可描写文字勾起他对父亲坚守原则、信守承诺教诲的回忆，下定决心答应对方十天内送砖，即便自身库存不足、资金紧张，仍调动人力物力兑现承诺。 ②由第二段句首可知，第二段可描写诚信事迹传开后，工程承包商慕名前来下大额订单、建房村民也纷纷选择与他合作，最终他的砖厂起死回生。 2.续写线索：看到墙上文字 —— 回忆父亲守信教诲 —— 毅然承诺按时送砖 —— 克服困难兑现约定 —— 事迹传开收获信任订单 —— 诚信重振事业升华主旨 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①运送：transport/deliver/carry ②注视：look into/gaze at/stare at ③请求：request/ask for/demand 情绪类 ①宽慰：relieved/eased/comforted ②诚实：honesty/integrity/truthfulness 【点睛】【高分句型1】Though his stock was low and funds were tighter than ever, Raghunath mobilized his remaining workers and resources. (运用了Though引导的让步状语从句) 【高分句型2】This single act of keeping the promise reignited the kiln’s operations, slowly reviving the business and proving that integrity is the most durable foundation for any enterprise. (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 $ 英语（三） 注意事项： 1. 本卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2. 选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 3. 非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 4. 考试结束后，请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。 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段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，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. What does the woman prefer to watch? A. Comedy series. B. Documentaries. C. Science fiction films. 2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Close friends. B. Brother and sister. C. Chef and manager. 3. When does the woman start her part-time work? A. At 9:00 am. B. At 11:00 am. C. At 1:00 pm. 4. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At home. B. In an office. C. In a supermarket. 5. What will the woman do next? A. Talk to the host. B. Contact Mr. Brown. C. Postpone her speech. 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，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What day is it today? A. Wednesday. B. Thursday. C. Friday. 7. Why does the woman feel sorry? A. She planned a bad trip. B. She mixed up the dates. C. She forgot to pick up Kate. 听第7段录音，回答第8、9题。 8. What is the speakers’ mother interested in recently? A. Clothes. B. Flowers. C. Music. 9. What are the speakers probably going to do? A. Attend Taylor’s concert. B. Turn to Sarah for help. C. Buy a record from Kevin. 听第8段录音，回答第10至12题。 10. Why does the man talk to the woman? A. To invite her to the cafe. B. To introduce her to his friends. C. To learn about her impression of him. 11. How does the woman probably socialize in her hometown? A. By going to a public pool. B. By drinking in a local pub. C. By chatting in a small cafe. 12. Where are the speakers at present? A. In France. B. In Iceland. C. In the UK. 听第9段录音，回答第13至16题。 13. What does Tara Westover mainly talk about in her book? A. Her learning strategies. B. Her pursuit of education. C. Her teaching experiences. 14. In which university did Tara Westover complete her undergraduate studies? A. Harvard University. B. Cambridge University. C. Brigham Young University. 15. What does Maria think of Tara Westover’s story? A. Funny. B. Painful. C. Moving. 16. What does Maria imply about the book in the end? A. She doesn’t really like it. B. She has benefited a lot from it. C. She has recommended it to Luna. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. How did Potter receive education in her childhood? A. She was homeschooled. B. She was totally self-taught. C. She was sent to boarding school. 18. What did Potter enjoy doing while staying with her pets? A. Attacking them. B. Observing them. C. Reading to them. 19. What did Potter usually do in the country? A. She wrote letters to a boy. B. She painted a lot of pictures. C. She played with her classmates. 20. When was The Tale of Peter Rabbit published? A. In 1893. B. In 1897. C. In 1902. 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 As global water scarcity becomes an increasingly urgent concern, a promising solution emerges: the OnSprinkler, an intelligent irrigation system from Riou. Localized Intelligence The primary problem Riou aims to solve is the “uncontrolled” nature of traditional sprinklers (洒水装置), which often water sidewalks, driveways, or neighbors’ yards. The OnSprinkler introduces a level of surgical precision to the process. ·Virtual Boundary Setting: Using a dedicated mobile app, users can define the exact limits of their garden. The OnSprinkler then restricts its spray (喷洒) to only the specified areas. ·Modular Coverage: The system is delivered with two parts, allowing it to cover two distinct areas with unique settings right out of the box. However, the technology is scalable; a single system can be expanded to manage up to 10 different zones. ·Weather-Responsive Logic: To prevent the unnecessary watering that often occurs during rainstorms, the OnSprinkler is connected to live weather forecasts. If rain is predicted for a scheduled watering day, the system naturally cancels the session to save resources. Sustainability Meets Practicality Riou’s engineering choices reflect a commitment to both environmental impact and user convenience. ·Solar-Powered Autonomy: In a significant departure from many smart-home devices, the OnSprinkler is powered by integrated solar panels. This eliminates the need for external electrical outlets or complex wiring; users simply need to connect their water source and let the sun handle the rest. ·Portability (便携性): One of the system’s key advantages is its mobility. Because it is wireless and solar-powered, it can be easily moved between different areas of the property (up to 10 different zones) as the season or landscaping needs change. Market Strategy While high-end smart irrigation systems can often cost thousands of dollars, Riou is pursuing a pricing strategy to ensure wide adoption. The company intends for the OnSprinkler to be a very attractive product with a target price of approximately $300. 1. Why is the OnSprinkler special compared with traditional sprinklers? A. It is designed by surgeons. B. It targets assigned zones precisely. C. It is controlled by a computer. D. It is delivered with over ten parts. 2. How does the OnSprinkler react when it rains? A. It stops working automatically. B. It reduces the amount of water. C. It continues the watering session. D. It collects rainwater for irrigation. 3. Who are most probably attracted by the OnSprinkler? A. Analyzers of rainfall data. B. Collectors of luxury items. C. Advocates of green energy. D. Designers of indoor facilities. B Amy Hendricks is a doctor who has spent much of her career in Canada, practicing medicine in rural areas and caring for patients. When she and her husband, Paul Davie, moved to Antigonish, Nova Scotia, she desired to build a medical clinic on the first floor of their new home. But they struggled to find the perfect plot of land. Davie recalled, “We spent 18 months looking around Antigonish to find a place where we feel the click.” Once their estate agent eventually found their dream property at the foot of Sugarloaf Mountain, everything started coming together. They could put a medical clinic on the main floor and their living quarters right on top. Hendricks could still walk to the nearest hospital. But after buying 46 acres of land, they quickly realized it was far more than two people needed. They didn’t want to see the land left unused. Then they connected with Colleen Cameron, the chair of the board of directors for Antigonish Affordable Housing Society (AAHS), and offered the organization the land. “It’s a dream for us not-for-profits to receive free land,” Cameron said. “That’s a big part of our expenses.” Now, the forthcoming Sugarloaf development is being designed alongside the AAHS, The Naomi Society, an organization that helps domestic abuse survivors find transitional housing, and Inclusion Canada, which supports people with disabilities. Each organization was given a parcel of land for development, right next door to the couple. Once complete, it will include housing for disabled individuals, affordable units by AAHS, and transitional housing for people escaping domestic violence. “We have multiple nursing homes in Antigonish,” Hendricks said. “At the wages people earn from working in a nursing home, they can’t actually live in the community.” The couple said they also hope to one day add a daycare and corner store in the new community, and provide a walkable and communal area for everyone who lives nearby. 4. What does the text say about the couple’s dream property? A. It wasn’t easy to find it. B. It was risky to donate it. C. It freed Hendricks from work. D. It was dominated by a clinic. 5. Why did the couple consider donating land? A. To express gratitude to Cameron. B. To gain local recognition and support. C. To ensure the land was used productively. D. To preserve the natural ecology of the land. 6. How will the recipients deal with the free land? A. By establishing a high-end hospital. B. By selling it to make a big fortune. C. By turning it into flats fit for the couple. D. By building houses to help those in need. 7. What can we learn about the couple from the last paragraph? A. They are socially responsible. B. They can’t afford community life. C. They will rent out a nursing home. D. They live in harmony with workers. C Critically endangered axolotls that were captive-bred (圈养) and then released into wetlands in Mexico City have lived surprisingly well, a new study has found, giving new hope to scientists trying to save the species from extinction. Axolotls, found only in Lake Xochimilco, are one of the world’s most adored and threatened salamanders (蝾螈). Between 2017 and 2018, a team of researchers released and tracked 18 captive-bred axolotls in the ancient lake south of Mexico City, and in a nearby artificial wetland, to see how they would live in the wild. “We didn’t expect that they would all survive,” said study lead author Alejandra Ramos. “And not only that, but the ones we recaptured had gained weight — they’re hunting now.” Axolotls preserve juvenile features into adulthood, which contributes to their reputation as “incredibly cute” with their wide eyes, feathery gills and smile-shaped mouth. They can also regrow limbs and organs, gaining interest in the medical world, particularly in antiaging animal experimentation and cancer research. “If an axolotl loses an arm or leg, it grows back within two months, and it functions as before. The same with its eyes or brain,” said biologist Vania Mendoza. Fascination with axolotls has led to a sharp rise in captivity, with most individuals of the species today being kept in homes and labs. Meanwhile, axolotl populations in the wild are estimated to have dropped by more than 80% in less than two decades. The species has been classed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List since 2006. Axolotl numbers fell by 99% between 1998 and 2014 in Lake Xochimilco due to environmental degradation and a severe decline in water quality largely driven by waste water and chemical pollution from agriculture. But the effort to recover the historic lake’s chinampas, a human-made canal ecosystem of raised beds first built by the Aztecs that have historically served as shelters for axolotls, has given the salamanders another chance. Researchers released 10 individuals, five male and five female, into a 500-square-meter restored chinampa shelter with equipment capable of improving water quality. In the artificial wetland, they released four pairs. Hopefully, more efforts will be made in the future. 8. Why did the researchers feel surprised about the released axolotls? A. Their population declined. B. They became overweight rapidly. C. They adapted well to the wild. D. Their hunting skills disappeared. 9. What makes axolotls appealing to the medical field? A. Their captivity experiences. B. Their high cancer survival rate. C. Their ability to regrow body parts. D. Their reputation for being adorable. 10. What do the figures in paragraph 5 indicate about axolotls? A. Protection efforts prove ineffective. B. Their habitat worsened after 2014. C. Fascination with them has dropped. D. Their wild populations are endangered. 11. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To warn about the decline in axolotls’ population. B. To inspire people to make efforts to save axolotls. C. To show the impact of human activities on axolotls. D. To explain why axolotls are popular with researchers. D Creativity is beneficial but also hard to define. Creative workers have the ongoing challenge of having to quantify their value, while people in fields such as accounting or finance do not. One question that often comes up in creative circles is whether it’s better to be really great in one area or to be a jack-of-all-trades with skills in every discipline. The old saying that a jack-of-all-trades is a master of none is out of date. These days, it’s possible for Jacks to become masters of many trades. In fields like art direction, photography and web design, it’s sometimes necessary to master multiple trades in order to create the right design solution for a project. Meanwhile, specialized knowledge is appealing to certain clients. Sometimes people worry that having too broad a scope (眼界) only muddles the vision of a project rather than being able to see it at ground level as well as the big picture. The principles of lean design, which are revolutionizing project management in the design world, require that everyone in the company should know what’s going on in every department. This helps to facilitate success and stimulate innovation, which means that generalists sometimes have an advantage over those who are only able to communicate about one certain subject or discipline. Being able to see the big picture is becoming more and more important these days. However, some argue that having too many moving parts or having too many people contribute to the conversation only clouds the process. Sometimes having specialists who work independently and can contribute something that no one else at the company can is the most efficient way to get work done and not have to deal with conflicting opinions. It’s clear that there is a lot to be gained from both having more general knowledge about all design-related things and becoming an expert in a specific skill. Everyone has to make their own choices when it comes to their individual career. 12. What does the underlined word “muddles” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Broadens. B. Confuses. C. Affects. D. Identifies. 13. What is preferable based on the principles of lean design? A. Working independently. B. Having a broad skill set. C. Focusing on project details. D. Being an expert in a subject. 14. What may specialists bring to a company according to paragraph 4? A. Enhanced work efficiency. B. More innovative proposals. C. Greater mutual dependency. D. Lengthy work processes. 15. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Trade Masters: Outdated or Popular? B. How to Quantify the Value of Creativity C. How to Be Great at a Variety of Creative Skills D. Creative Workers: To Be Generalists or Specialists? 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。 We all have one big goal, but somehow, between emails, meetings, and doomscrolling, it keeps getting pushed to “tomorrow”. ____16____. The idea is to spend 90 minutes for 90 days on 1 goal. It’s a productivity strategy designed to cut through the chaos and help you finally make progress. Research shows that sticking with a new behavior — especially as part of your morning routine — can make it easier to turn into a lasting habit. Working on a project for 90 days straight helps you build the momentum (动力) you need to keep going. ____17____. Concentrating deeply for 90 minutes without distractions (干扰) allows your brain to become fully devoted to the task and enter a flow state of heightened focus and attention. Here is how the 90/90/1 rule works: 90 days: You commit to the routine for three months, which is long enough to see real results but not so long that it feels like a lifelong commitment. 90 minutes: ____18____, when your energy and focus are at their peak. No multitasking, just you and your most important task. One goal: ____19____. Whether it’s launching a passion or writing a book, you pick one goal that really matters to you. Just one. Then give it your full attention for 90 minutes each day. The 90/90/1 rule isn’t about working harder — it’s about working smarter. The truth is that real progress doesn’t come from big bursts of effort. It comes from steady, focused action. The 90/90/1 rule gives you a clear path to get there. ____20____. A. That’s where the 90/90/1 rule comes in B. This may require you to wake up earlier C. The idea is that this recreational time really matters D. You make good use of the first hour and a half of your workday E. Instead of organizing many priorities, you aim at the one that matters most F. With a little structure and consistency, even the biggest goals become manageable G. Otherwise, you might work on it for a day or two, and then ultimately lose track of it 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。 Two years ago, our elementary school turned a piece of unused land into a small vegetable garden. However, I didn’t know it would become the ____21____ of our school’s social-emotional learning program. My 7-and 8-year-old students ____22____ tomatoes, carrots, and spinach from seeds. It was ____23____ work — soil stuck under fingernails, seeds accidentally spilled — but the excitement was ____24____. We created a garden journal where we ____25____ not only when we watered or weeded, but also how the plants made us ____26____. “It feels like ____27____. I’m looking forward to its future,” recorded 8-year-old Leo when the first tiny tomato sprout (芽) broke through the soil. Students who were sad could tend to the spinach — its soft leaves became a ____28____ to touch. Students who felt angry were ____29____ to pull weeds. “Pulling the bad stuff out of the dirt feels like pulling the bad feelings out of me,” one student said. We had a “healing circle” in the garden, where students talked about ____30____ — how it felt when something they worked hard on didn’t turn out right. Now, when I walk through the ____31____, I see kids sitting alone with the ____32____, talking to them softly, or working together to pull weeds. It’s a reminder that ____33____ doesn’t just teach us about science — it teaches us about being human. For young kids still learning to ____34____ their emotions, that’s a lesson no worksheet can ____35____. 21. A. outline B. heart C. outcome D. proof 22. A. borrowed B. purchased C. planted D. consumed 23. A. permanent B. thorough C. messy D. transitional 24. A. infectious B. contradictory C. temporary D. alternative 25. A. made up B. wrote down C. broke down D. cut up 26. A. applaud B. contribute C. feel D. evolve 27. A. competition B. silence C. heritage D. hope 28. A. comfort B. challenge C. memory D. description 29. A. demanded B. begged C. forced D. invited 30. A. indifference B. loneliness C. ignorance D. disappointment 31. A. classroom B. garden C. school D. farm 32. A. textbooks B. seeds C. instructors D. vegetables 33. A. nature B. collaboration C. space D. intervention 34. A. manage B. quote C. recall D. investigate 35. A. boost B. match C. eliminate D. capture 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。 Xiangyun silk, a traditional Chinese silk fabric that originated in southern China several centuries ago, is known for being dyed (染色) with natural plant-based coloring elements. As its dyeing process ____36____ (affect) by weather conditions, the output is limited, and it is therefore regarded to be “as precious as gold”. Hidden in an alley or “hutong”, near Qianmen in Beijing’s Dongcheng District, is a fashion studio specializing in high-end custom clothes made ____37____ (primary) from Xiangyun silk. The owner of the studio is Kathrin von Rechenberg, ____38____ has lived in Beijing for 25 years. For the past 25 years, ____39____ German designer has been dedicated to exploring better ways ____40____ (demonstrate) the charm of this ancient and mysterious fabric. “Xiangyun silk is a precious gift from nature,” said Kathrin. “What truly matters to me is the fabric ____41____ (it), and how we show respect, not just for the material, ____42____ for the artisans who created it and the natural world that makes it possible.” In April 2024, Kathrin was invited to Paris ____43____ a cultural event marking the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and France. “I felt deeply ____44____ (honor) to represent Xiangyun silk clothes on the international stage,” she recalled. “Though having lived in China for 25 years, I still have an endless ____45____ (curious) about the fabric and other aspects of Chinese intangible heritage. I will continue learning and working here, introducing Chinese culture to the world.” 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，校英文网站就本年度的校辩论大赛征集话题，提供了“Cooperation Is More Important Than Competition”与“Parents Are to Blame for the Generation Gap”两个选项，让全校师生投票决定最终结果。请你给网站负责人John写封邮件，内容包括： 1. 你的选择； 2. 说明理由。 注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear John, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 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。 In a remote town of India, Raghunath Mehta’s brick kiln (砖窑), established by his father, had long been a symbol of trust in the region. For decades, its success was built not on risky deals, but on an unshakable reputation for honesty. Raghunath’s father had often said, “Our bricks are strong because our word is stronger. This principle, inscribed (题写) on the office wall, guided every deal. However, recent years had brought unforeseen challenges. A major construction project in a neighboring town collapsed, leaving several local businesses, including Raghunath’s, struggling to receive new orders. Gradually, the kiln’s production slowed and some workers had to be laid off. Raghunath spent sleepless nights thinking about how to cut down on expenses and help the kiln pull through. One quiet afternoon, as Raghunath was reviewing his accounts in the office, a young man named Shyamlal hesitantly entered. Dressed simply, he held a piece of old paper in his trembling hands. It was a receipt dated 1968, signed by Raghunath’s father. But it was not for bricks. It acknowledged a loan of ¥150 that Shyamlal’s father had made to Raghunath’s father when the kiln had been faced with a financial crisis. On that receipt, in faded (褪色) ink, was a handwritten note: “This faith shall be repaid in bricks whenever needed.” Decades had passed, and Shyamlal’s father had never been able to reclaim this promise until now. Honoring it would mean delivering ten thousand bricks, worth over ¥11,550 at current market price. Shyamlal’s voice was filled with worry, and the writing was nearly invisible. He knew of the kiln’s struggles but desperately needed those bricks to build a home in his village. Raghunath took the weathered receipt. He did not need to examine it carefully; he remembered his father telling the story of this very loan. Yet, fulfilling it now seemed difficult. If he did so, it would put additional financial pressure on the kiln. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Just then, Raghunath’s eyes fell on the words on the wall. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Moved by Raghunath’s integrity, Shyamlal shared the story far and wide. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $