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南开中学2026届高三年级第五次质量检测 英 语 试 卷 本试卷分第 I 卷(选择题)和第 II 卷(非选择题)两部分，共130分，时长100分钟。 第 I 卷(共95分) 第一部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分) 第一节、单项填空(共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分) 1. — I’m not sure if I should spend two months preparing for the competition. It’s so hard. — Think about its real value. ________. A. Don’t mention it. B. It’ll be worth it. C. It’s not a big deal. D. That makes no sense. 2. There will be ______________ over their views on trade and finance, but I don't think a trade war is likely. A. recreations B. decorations C. regulations D. frictions 3. — Why are you standing the street in such hot weather? — I just can’t help it. I am appointed to interview people ______to learn about the customers’ feedback on our products. A. at random B. at hand C. at best D. at intervals 4. The museum established a conservation zone, ________ no construction or commercial activities are permitted. A. for which B. on which C. during which D. within which 5. The teacher began the review session, only ________ that many students in the class ________ the assigned homework. A. to discover; hadn’t finished B. to discover; wouldn’t finish C. discovering; didn’t finish D. discovering; haven’t finished 6. Some parents are more supportive than others, especially ________ believing in their children and willing to celebrate both their efforts and achievements. A. some B. those C. ones D. that 7. — Have you heard that our primary school will be torn down next year? — Really? I suppose it is such bad news ________ most of its former and present students will feel upset. A. that B. what C. as D. which 8. The victim in Wednesday’s attack has been ________ as Lee Giggs, an unemployed truck driver. A. witnessed B. identified C. realized D. discouraged 9. ________ for the high-stakes negotiation that would determine the future of his company, he walked into the conference room and presented his proposal confidently. A. Well preparing B. Being well prepared C. Well prepared D. Having well preparing 10. Jack always hopes that his song can ____, so that he will make a fortune overnight. A. hang on B. move on C. catch on D. hold on 11. If they throw stones at you，don’t throw back.Use them to build your own foundation ________. A. somehow B. anyway C. instead D. nevertheless 12. There are several grocery and drug stores within a few minutes’ walk, so the convenience of this hotel ________ be overstated. A. needn’t B. can’t C. ought not to D. might not 13. It’s important to try to make certain ________ they’re actually asking for advice, or simply wanting to talk over ________ is going round in their head. A. that; whatever B. whether; no matter what C. that; no matter what D. whether; whatever 14. As part of the cost-cutting measures, more than one employee is said to ________ in this company lately. A. be laid off B. have laid off C. be laying off D. have been laid off 15. — Andrew didn’t get the promotion, and he has been holding it in. — No wonder he has been quiet all day. He just needs to ________. A. get it off his chest B. break the ice C. bite the bullet D. burn the midnight oil 第二节、完形填空(共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分) 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16～35各题所给出的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A gray-bearded teacher and a young student were observing the blooming of a lotus (莲花), sitting on a shore of a silent pond, when the young student interrupted the ____16____. “Master, why is the meaning of life ____17____ from us? We are ____18____ in trying to understand the logic of things happening around us; we see separate parts and we are aware of their interrelations. But all of our efforts appear to be ____19____ when a new component appears, destroying all of the previous ____20____ constructions.” “The meaning of life.” the teacher ____21____ turned his sight from the flower, “can only be understood by someone whose mind isn’t clouded with earthly ____22____, wishes and passions. Only new-borns are close to that ____23____. The essence of a new-born reminds us of a lotus, ____24____ on the unshakable stillness of the pond. The surface of their soul isn’t touched by the wind of wishes, the rain of ____25____, the snow of complaints, and the ice of loss. At first, the pond’s shores are empty and ____26____. And later, the World appears, with all of its meaningless worldliness (世俗). On the shores of the pond all kinds of teachers ____27____ up, mentors, friends, enemies, lovers, children, relatives. Every word, every lesson, every act of kindness or harm, every influence we have disturbs the ____28____ soul of a child, making him grow up and go further and further from the understanding of the meaning of life.” “But we can’t get rid of all of this,” the student ____29____ heatedly. “You’ve understood everything right, my boy.” A light smile touched the lips of the old man. “If you want to search for the meaning of life, you will need to ____30____ every wish, attachment and feeling, cutting off the ties that join you with worldly troubles and passions, and then, ____31____, you will be able to go back to the beginning. But what all of this is for? Is the search worth it? Ask yourself this question and if the answer will be negative, remain the person between the people.” The teacher turned his ____32____ towards the lotus again and finished, “And about the ____33____ of life, you will always be able to talk with friends, while sitting in the shade of your cottage, ____34____ the cheerful laughter of children, and drinking tea, ____35____ your loving wife brings you.” 16. A. view B. silence C. balance D. talking 17. A. exposed B. related C. hidden D. escaped 18. A. buried B. surrounded C. concerned D. disappointed 19. A. in common B. in doubt C. in need D. in vain 20. A. original B. local C. logical D. functional 21. A. reluctantly B. obviously C. consequently D. angrily 22. A. fears B. troubles C. anxieties D. difficulties 23. A. civilization B. restriction C. level D. state 24. A. soaring B. shaking C. dancing D. spying 25. A. movements B. developments C. attachments D. statements 26. A. noisy B. dirty C. graceful D. peaceful 27. A. grow B. cheer C. speed D. bring 28. A. unbearable B. unacceptable C. untouched D. unstable 29. A. broke out B. shouted out C. figured out D. gave out 30. A. satisfy B. achieve C. reuse D. refuse 31. A. frankly B. possibly C. unknowingly D. undoubtedly 32. A. back B. eyes C. face D. head 33. A. goal B. destination C. wonder D. sense 34. A. watching for B. speaking of C. listening to D. ridding of 35. A. which B. that C. what D. as 第二部分：阅读理解(共 20 小题，每小题 2.5 分，满分 50 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 Across the vast expanse of the United States, an array of captivating weekend road trips awaits discovery, each offering a distinct escape from your daily routines. If you are seeking to maximize your limited leisure time without sacrificing memorable experiences, here is a well-planned weekend excursion along America’s diverse highways and byways. Weekend in Big Sur, California Just 90 miles it has plenty to explore for just a few days. The Los Padres National Forest is an excellent destination for hiking, where there are many trails allowing visitors to walk the coastline. Visitors may catch sight of migrating grey whales in February, during that time of year the grey whales are migrating from Mexico to Alaska. Overseas Highway, Florida Just a little over 100 miles, this amazing road offers an attractive weekend road trip through Florida’s tropical Keys. One well-known destination in Key Largo, the longest island in the Keys, is the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, which was the first underwater preserve in the US. Visitors can take glass-bottomed boat tours, or go diving and more to enjoy the various sea life. If you’re looking for something exciting, a yacht(游艇) trip to feel the sea breeze is a brilliant choice. Alternatively, you can get a family ticket for a luxurious bay cruise experience. Lakes to Locks Passage, New York As a New York State Byway, Lakes to Locks Passage connects Lake Champlain, Lake George, Champlain Canal and the Upper Hudson River. Visitors can explore 225 miles of historic and recreational sites, including 32 “Waypoint Communities” offering walking, biking, and driving tours. Each town offers unique historical and regional activities, including sunken ships, ancient lock systems, battlefields, and 1800s daily life examples. Golfing and boating are also popular along the route. Amish Country Byway, Ohio This Ohio byway is a wonderful way to learn about the Amish culture in Ohio. The 70 plus miles of this roadway cross some of Ohio’s beautiful hills and pasture. For a two-day trip, focus on the Western region, exploring marshes, rivers, and historic sites like Croco House, an Underground Railroad site. The Eastern section includes the Victorian House Museum, with more Amish heritage at Heini’s Cheese House, Country Mall, and Schrock’s Amish Farm and Home. 36. Which of the four weekend road trips is the shortest? A. Weekend in Big Sur, California. B. Overseas Highway, Florida. C. Lakes to Locks Passage, New York. D. Amish Country Byway, Ohio. 37. What can visitors do on the Weekend in Big Sur? A. Enjoy grey whales’ migration. B. Visit sunken ships. C. Take glass-bottomed boat tours. D. Explore historic sites. 38. What can we learn about the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park? A. It was established to protect the coral reefs in Key Largo. B. It is the most visited attraction in the Florida Keys. C. It allows visitors to observe sea life without getting wet. D. It was established earlier than any other state park in Florida. 39. What special activity can visitors enjoy in Ohio? A. Experiencing hands-on activities like cheese-making for relaxation. B. Joining in local events to experience the life of nearby villagers. C. Walking along the trails to explore the marshes and canals. D. Traveling across the hills to visit the ancient historical sites. 40. Which column of a website is this passage most likely taken from? A. Budget Travel B. Family Plan C. Scenic Drive D. Heritage Exploration B As I signed the pre-medical application form, my fingers shook uncontrollably. The watercolor brushes on my desk seemed to gaze back at me, like old friends who had been left behind. I’m Lora, an 18-year-old who secretly drew brain diagrams on napkins while classmates drew cartoons. “Art feeds the soul but starves the body,” Mom always said. Her words haunted me as my biology textbooks slowly buried my drawing pads. Then came the school career fair that changed everything. Dr. Eleanor Whitman from Harvard asked us to list our “hidden skills”. My hand shook as I wrote “observing details”, something I’d learned from painting flower petals. “That’s medical research’s most needed skill!” she exclaimed, sharing how a student turned microbiology notes into textbook illustrations. My lab partner whispered, “Remember our photosynthesis (光合作用) comic?” For the first time, my two worlds didn’t feel so separate. The real surprise came during hospital volunteering. Watching surgeries, I noticed something — the steady hands of doctors reminded me of my brushwork. When a boy struggled to describe his pain, I drew a fire-breathing dragon on his cast. “You made medicine speak,” the nurse said. Slowly, my drawing pads filled with cells that looked like colored-glass art and X-rays arranged like abstract paintings. Mr. Dawson, our career counselor, helped connect these dots. On his whiteboard, my medical knowledge and art skills overlapped in a bright yellow circle labeled “Medical Illustration”. He showed me job listings I never knew existed — graphic designers for science apps, 3D modelers for anatomy (解剖) classes. “Your impractical skill makes you stand out,” he said, pointing to my dragon drawing now used in pain management workshops. Today, my microscope and paintbrushes share the same desk. The same hands that once hesitated between them now create 3D models of viruses for vaccine education. Sometimes I teach young patients to draw their feelings instead of describing them. My story isn’t about heart and reality cancelling each other out — they just multiply possibilities. 41. What can be inferred about Lora from Paragraph 1? A. She had given up the hobby of drawing. B. She was excited about studying medicine. C. She felt torn between art and medical study. D. She regretted not practicing painting earlier. 42. Dr. Eleanor thought of Lora’s “hidden skill” as ________. A. a burden B. a plus C. a distraction D. a recreation 43. How did Lora’s hospital experience influence her? A. It helped develop her surgical skills. B. It directed her toward doctor training. C. It boosted her enthusiasm for abstract art. D. It convinced her of art’s role in health care. 44. The coexistence of the microscope and paintbrush on the desk implies ________. A. Lora’s distinct passions find harmony. B. Lora’s workspace reflects her identity. C. Lora’s medical training enhanced her art talent. D. Lora’s art skills outweigh her medical knowledge. 45. What message does the author want to convey? A. Every cloud has a silver lining. B. Two strings to your bow light the way. C. Follow the beaten track to success. D. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. C For decades, scientists hypothesized that cognitively demanding tasks, such as writing or solving math problems, require more energy than easier tasks like scrolling short videos on the phone or looking out of the window. However, recent research proves the view wrong. Our brains perform massively complex and metabolically costly computations all day long. “Whether you’re engaged in a cognitively demanding task at work or you’re staring off into space, your brain is using roughly the same amount of energy,” says neuroscientist Todd Braver of Washington University in St. Louis. In fact, what feels more challenging is when a task requires the brain to go against its usual habits. Cognitively demanding work often requires the coordination of many different brain regions in novel patterns, while silencing circuits that frequently fire together. Studies have found that pushing against our brain’s habits triggers an emotional response, making us feel uncomfortable. “It’s aversive, and it just feels bad,” says Michael Inzlicht, a psychologist from the University of Toronto. But he points out that emotional responses are subjective: they are interpretations of sensations in our bodies and brains. And we can influence how much we pay attention to these sensations and even how we interpret them. We often overestimate the struggle and pain required to complete cognitive tasks. This initial overestimation can lead us to procrastinate, or even avoid the task altogether. Studies suggest that if we can get past that initial hurdle of starting a task, then thinking becomes easier. One way to do that is to pay attention to the benefits instead of the efforts required. In a study published in the journal Science in 2020, Andrew Westbrook, a neuroscientist at Rutgers University, and his colleagues gave participants the choice of solving an easy memory puzzle for a small amount of money or a much harder puzzle for more money. The options were displayed on a screen, and participants’ eye movements were tracked as they decided which puzzle to attempt. When people spent more time looking at the reward for the challenging puzzle, they were more likely to choose it. If our mind’s eye, or our attentional focus, is on the benefits of an option, over time we’re more likely to choose to do hard things. Performing complex mental tasks will also be less painful if the exertion of mental effort is habituated. When we don’t have to make a decision to focus every day, we will save ourselves considering the costs or consequences. To make cognitively demanding tasks a habit, try to do them every day at the same time and in the same place. Add a ritual before the work starts, such as turning off the phone and launching an app to block distracting websites. After a few weeks, concentrating deeply won’t just feel easier, it will actually be easier. 46. Why do people tend to feel certain cognitive tasks demanding? A. Because they consume much more brain energy. B. Because they involve more complex computations. C. Because they are objectively much more difficult. D. Because they require new brain region teamwork. 47. What does the underlined word “hurdle” in paragraph 6 mean? A. benefit B. barrier C. routine D. reward 48. Why does the author quote the 2020 study? A. To support a solution. B. To present a case. C. To analyze the causes. D. To challenge an assumption. 49. What can be inferred from the passage? A. Overestimation promotes efficiency. B. Personal perception determines performance. C. Focusing on rewards enhances motivation. D. Brain reaction triggers positive emotions. 50. Which of the following can make mental work feel easier? A. Receiving continuous support when feeling down. B. Seeking professional help when meeting a deadline. C. Reading thick literary classics for twenty minutes daily. D. Breaking down a challenging project into smaller tasks. D William Wordsworth’s metaphor, “Your mind is the garden, your thoughts are the seeds. The harvest can either be flowers or weeds,” resonates with the idea that our mental landscape is similar to a garden, where the seeds of our thoughts determine the nature of our lives. This concept suggests that the way we nurture our thoughts can significantly impact our personal development and success. Our thoughts are the seeds that, when nurtured with care, can blossom into the flowers of success and happiness. Conversely, neglecting the cultivation of our thoughts can lead to a life overgrown with the weeds of failure and despair. To ensure our minds bear the fruits of our desires, it’s crucial to prepare the soil of our minds with the nutrients of education, health, and effective time management. These elements enrich our mental landscape, providing the ideal environment for our ambitions to take root and flourish. The principle of sowing and reaping (收获) is as true for our lives as it is for a garden. Just as a gardener who plants tomatoes expects tomatoes, we should anticipate that the intentional cultivation of our thoughts will yield a corresponding harvest in life. Each of us holds the power to choose which seeds to plant, and thus, the responsibility for the outcomes we reap. Moreover, the impact of our thoughts extends beyond personal success; they also influence our relationships and societal contributions. Kind thoughts and actions can foster harmony and cooperation, while negative thoughts can lead to conflict and isolation. The choice to plant seeds of empathy and understanding can result in a life enriched by strong social bonds and a sense of community. Additionally, our thoughts can shape our resilience in the face of adversity, as optimistic thinking can guide us through challenges, whereas pessimism may hinder our ability to overcome obstacles. Drawing everything together, the garden of our mind requires deliberate tending. By selecting and nurturing positive thoughts, and by preparing the conditions for their growth, we can harvest a life rich with the fulfillment of our goals and dreams. The choice is ours: to plant the seeds of potential or to let the garden lie fallow (休耕). It is through this conscious cultivation that we can transform our minds from a plot overgrown with weeds into a garden blooming with the flowers of success and the fruits of meaningful contributions to society. The power to shape our destiny lies within us, and it begins with the thoughts we choose to plant today. 51. How does the author illustrate the concept of mental preparation in paragraph 1? A. By comparing it to the process of cultivation. B. By relating it to the achievement of personal goals. C. By emphasizing the importance of seeds in the garden. D. By associating it with the management of natural conditions. 52. What can we infer from paragraph 3? A. Life outcomes are decided in advance. B. Life outcomes stem from wishes. C. Cultivating thoughts shapes life outcomes. D. Cultivating thoughts relies on life outcomes. 53. What is the main idea of paragraph 4? A. The importance of personal success in society. B. The power of thoughts in shaping us and society. C. The role of empathy in building a strong community. D. The effect of optimism on overcoming life’s challenges. 54. What conclusion can we draw from the text? A. We cannot change our destiny. B. Cultivating positive thoughts matters. C. Personal goals depend on social impact. D. Our thoughts can directly lead to success. 55. Which of the following would be the best title for the text? A. Positive Thinking: The Key to Overcoming Life’s Obstacles. B. From Weeds to Harvest: The Journey of Personal Success. C. The Metaphorical Garden: How Thoughts Shape Our Destiny. D. The Art of Inner Nurturing: Sowing Seeds for a Flourishing Life. 第II卷(共35分) 注意事项：用黑色墨水的钢笔或签字笔将答案写在答题纸上，不能使用修改液。 第三部分：写作 第一节、阅读表达(共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分) 阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 Washington is home to lots of trees — it is the Evergreen State, after all — and lots of fireplaces and wood-burning stoves (炉子) too. But what if you lived there and couldn’t chop wood or couldn’t afford to pay someone to do it? Luckily, Shane McDaniel and his twin sons, Harrison and Henry McDaniel, 21, are happy to lend an ax. The three men chop truckloads of wood — then give it away. “I want people who are burning cardboard because they’ve got nothing.” That’s how Shane explained to heraldnet.com. “Or someone who has a broken shoulder and can’t cut wood.” The idea started as a father-son bonding project, he told msn.com. “I had to cut wood along with my dad. He just loved doing it,” says Shane, 48, a divorced father of six. He wanted to pass along that feeling, so he and the twins spent the summer of 2018 like a clan of Paul Bunyans. The result was a great wall of wood piled up around their house in Lake Stevens, 35 miles outside of Seattle. Technically, it was 40 cords — a cord measures four feet high, four feet wide, and eight feet deep. To buy that much would cost about $10,000. It was too much for the McDaniels to use themselves, and when the weather turned cold that November, Shane started thinking of others. He posted on Facebook: “IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF FIREWOOD AND CANNOT AFFORD IT, PLEASE PM [personal message] ME!... If you know someone who BURNS WOOD, and they’re looking at a cold house this holiday season, please help me and my boys make sure NO ONE GOES COLD IN OUR HOOD”. The response was immediate. One man offered to donate a wood-burning furnace. Others raced over to Norm’s, the grocery store Shane owns, with more wood for the pile. One woman, noticing the photo of the strong McDaniel men in the Facebook post, started to show appreciation in other ways. She joked: “Please post more pictures of you in sleeveless shirts. I don’t need the wood. But truly I appreciate the eye candy!” 56. Who does Shane want to help according to Paragraph 1? (no more than 5 words) ______________________________________________________________________ 57. Why did Shane involve his sons in the wood-chopping project? (no more than 10 words) ______________________________________________________________________ 58. What does the last paragraph suggest about Shane’s Facebook post? (no more than 10 words) ______________________________________________________________________ 59. How do you understand the underlined part in Paragraph 4? (no more than 3 words) ______________________________________________________________________ 60. What do you think of Shane’s way of helping people? Please explain in your own words. (no more than 20 words) ______________________________________________________________________ 第二节、书面表达(共1小题，共25分) 61. 大自然赋予我们很多灵感。比如，鸟类飞行的秘密让我们造出了飞机;蚂蚁搬运食物的场景让我们懂得了团结就是力量。假如你是晨光中学学生李津。你校英语社团正在开展主题为“Inspiration From Nature”的短视频制作比赛。你已报名参赛，请根据以下要点，为你的视频写一篇文案。 (1)你从大自然中获得的一个灵感(个人成长、人生哲理或解题方法等); (2)简要叙述你获得这一灵感的过程; (3)简要阐述这一灵感对你的影响。 注意： (1)词数不少于100; (2)可适当增加细节，使内容充实、行文连贯; (3)标题已给出，不计入总词数。 Inspiration From Nature _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 南开中学2026届高三年级第五次质量检测 英 语 试 卷 本试卷分第 I 卷(选择题)和第 II 卷(非选择题)两部分，共130分，时长100分钟。 第 I 卷(共95分) 第一部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分) 第一节、单项填空(共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分) 1. — I’m not sure if I should spend two months preparing for the competition. It’s so hard. — Think about its real value. ________. A. Don’t mention it. B. It’ll be worth it. C. It’s not a big deal. D. That makes no sense. 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：——我不确定是否应该花两个月的时间来准备比赛，这太难了。——想想它的真正价值。它是值得的。A. Don’t mention it.不用谢；B. It’ll be worth it.值得的；C. It’s not a big deal.没什么大不了的；D. That makes no sense. 那没有意义。根据“Think about its real value.”可知，说话人认为花两个月的时间准备比赛是值得的，因为它有真正的价值。B选项“It’ll be worth it.”是最合适的回答。 2. There will be ______________ over their views on trade and finance, but I don't think a trade war is likely. A. recreations B. decorations C. regulations D. frictions 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查名词辨析。句意：他们在贸易和金融问题上的观点会有摩擦，但我不认为会发生贸易战。A.recreations娱乐；B.decorations装饰；C.regulations条例，规章；D.frictions摩擦。结合后文不会发生贸易战，可知前文指的是在贸易和金融问题上的观点会有摩擦。故答案为D。 3. — Why are you standing the street in such hot weather? — I just can’t help it. I am appointed to interview people ______to learn about the customers’ feedback on our products. A. at random B. at hand C. at best D. at intervals 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】句意：——为什么这么热的天你还站在街上？——我也是不得已。我被安排随机采访路人以了解客户对我们产品的反馈。A. at random随机地；B. at hand在手头，在手边；C. at best充其量；D. at intervals不时地，间隔。根据“standing the street”以及“learn about the customers’ feedback on our products”可知，此句指随机采访路人以了解顾客对产品的反馈。 4. The museum established a conservation zone, ________ no construction or commercial activities are permitted. A. for which B. on which C. during which D. within which 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】句意：这家博物馆设立了一个保护区，保护区内不允许任何建筑工程与商业活动。此处引导定语从句，先行词为a conservation zone，此处意为“在保护区内”，故应用介词within“在……内”，within+which引导非限制性定语从句，which指代先行词。 5. The teacher began the review session, only ________ that many students in the class ________ the assigned homework. A. to discover; hadn’t finished B. to discover; wouldn’t finish C. discovering; didn’t finish D. discovering; haven’t finished 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】句意：老师开始复习课，结果却发现班里很多学生都没有完成布置的作业。由于only+动词不定式是固定用法，表示意外结果；又由于学生未完成作业这一动作发生在老师发现之前，动作发生在过去的过去，要用过去完成时had+过去分词。 6. Some parents are more supportive than others, especially ________ believing in their children and willing to celebrate both their efforts and achievements. A. some B. those C. ones D. that 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：有些父母比其他父母更支持孩子，尤其是那些相信自己的孩子、愿意为孩子的付出和成就一同喝彩的父母。 A. some一些；B. those特指前文提到的同类复数人/物；C. ones泛指同类人/物；D. that指代单数或不可数名词。 此处特指前文出现的复数名词parents，后置定语believing in their children... 修饰空格处，需用特指复数的代词those。 7. — Have you heard that our primary school will be torn down next year? — Really? I suppose it is such bad news ________ most of its former and present students will feel upset. A. that B. what C. as D. which 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】句意：——你听说了吗？我们的小学明年要拆了。 ——真的吗？我想这真是个坏消息，以至于大多数曾经和现在的学生都会感到难过。“such...that...”结构表示“如此……以至于……”，引导结果状语从句，符合句意和句子结构，因此填that。 8. The victim in Wednesday’s attack has been ________ as Lee Giggs, an unemployed truck driver. A. witnessed B. identified C. realized D. discouraged 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：周三袭击案的受害者已被确认为Lee Giggs，一名失业的卡车司机。A. witnessed目睹，见证；B. identified识别，确认身份；C. realized意识到；D. discouraged使沮丧。根据空后as Lee Giggs的可知，此处意为“身份被确认为Lee Giggs”，故应用动词identified。 9. ________ for the high-stakes negotiation that would determine the future of his company, he walked into the conference room and presented his proposal confidently. A. Well preparing B. Being well prepared C. Well prepared D. Having well preparing 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：他为决定公司未来的高风险谈判做好了充分准备，自信地走进会议室并提出了自己的建议。根据句意，此作状语，描述主语“he”的状态，即他已经为谈判做好了充分准备，well prepared是最合适的答案，意为“准备充分的”，其中prepared(准备好的)是形容词作状语。 10. Jack always hopes that his song can ____, so that he will make a fortune overnight. A. hang on B. move on C. catch on D. hold on 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：杰克总是希望他的歌能变得流行，这样他就能一夜暴富。A. hang on坚持；B. move on继续前进；C. catch on变得流行；D. hold on握住。根据后文“make a fortune overnight”可知，杰克希望歌曲流行起来，catch on符合本句语境。 11. If they throw stones at you，don’t throw back.Use them to build your own foundation ________. A. somehow B. anyway C. instead D. nevertheless 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查副词。句意：如果他们向你扔石头，不要扔回去，反而要用它们来建造你的地基。somehow“以某种方法”；anyway“无论如何，不管怎样”；instead“代替，而不是，反而”，作副词用，通常位于句尾；nevertheless“然而”，故选C。 12. There are several grocery and drug stores within a few minutes’ walk, so the convenience of this hotel ________ be overstated. A. needn’t B. can’t C. ought not to D. might not 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：步行几分钟内就有几家杂货店和药店，因此这家酒店的便利性怎么说都不为过。A. needn’t不需要；B. can’t不能，无法；C. ought not to不应该；D. might not可能不。由There are several grocery and drug stores within a few minutes’ walk可知，句子强调这家酒店的便利性之高，怎么说都不为过，overstate意为“夸大”，空格处表示“不能，无法”，用can’t。 13. It’s important to try to make certain ________ they’re actually asking for advice, or simply wanting to talk over ________ is going round in their head. A. that; whatever B. whether; no matter what C. that; no matter what D. whether; whatever 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】句意：重要的是要弄清楚他们是真的在寻求建议，还是只是想倾诉他们脑子里正在想的事情。第一个空：句子里出现了or，表示两种情况的选择：是在寻求建议，还是只想倾诉。make certain后面引导的宾语从句，表达“是否”的含义，要用whether，第二个空：talk over后面是一个宾语从句，从句中缺少主语，且指代事物，whatever可以引导名词性从句，在从句中作主语，意为“无论什么”，no matter what只能引导让步状语从句，不能引导名词性从句。 14. As part of the cost-cutting measures, more than one employee is said to ________ in this company lately. A. be laid off B. have laid off C. be laying off D. have been laid off 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】句意：作为削减成本的措施之一，据说最近这家公司不止一名员工被解雇。此处为非谓语动词，且employees与lay off“解雇”为被动关系，且lay off这一动作发生在is said之前，应用不定式的完成被动式to have been laid off。 15. — Andrew didn’t get the promotion, and he has been holding it in. — No wonder he has been quiet all day. He just needs to ________. A. get it off his chest B. break the ice C. bite the bullet D. burn the midnight oil 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】句意：——Andrew没得到晋升，他一直把这件事憋在心里。——难怪他一整天都闷闷不乐。他只是需要把心里的事说出来。A. get it off his chest把心里话/烦恼说出来，一吐为快；B. break the ice打破僵局，消除尴尬；C. bite the bullet硬着头皮，咬牙坚持；D. burn the midnight oil熬夜，开夜车。根据“holding it in”的提示，可知，他需要把憋在心里的烦恼说出来。 第二节、完形填空(共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分) 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16～35各题所给出的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A gray-bearded teacher and a young student were observing the blooming of a lotus (莲花), sitting on a shore of a silent pond, when the young student interrupted the ____16____. “Master, why is the meaning of life ____17____ from us? We are ____18____ in trying to understand the logic of things happening around us; we see separate parts and we are aware of their interrelations. But all of our efforts appear to be ____19____ when a new component appears, destroying all of the previous ____20____ constructions.” “The meaning of life.” the teacher ____21____ turned his sight from the flower, “can only be understood by someone whose mind isn’t clouded with earthly ____22____, wishes and passions. Only new-borns are close to that ____23____. The essence of a new-born reminds us of a lotus, ____24____ on the unshakable stillness of the pond. The surface of their soul isn’t touched by the wind of wishes, the rain of ____25____, the snow of complaints, and the ice of loss. At first, the pond’s shores are empty and ____26____. And later, the World appears, with all of its meaningless worldliness (世俗). On the shores of the pond all kinds of teachers ____27____ up, mentors, friends, enemies, lovers, children, relatives. Every word, every lesson, every act of kindness or harm, every influence we have disturbs the ____28____ soul of a child, making him grow up and go further and further from the understanding of the meaning of life.” “But we can’t get rid of all of this,” the student ____29____ heatedly. “You’ve understood everything right, my boy.” A light smile touched the lips of the old man. “If you want to search for the meaning of life, you will need to ____30____ every wish, attachment and feeling, cutting off the ties that join you with worldly troubles and passions, and then, ____31____, you will be able to go back to the beginning. But what all of this is for? Is the search worth it? Ask yourself this question and if the answer will be negative, remain the person between the people.” The teacher turned his ____32____ towards the lotus again and finished, “And about the ____33____ of life, you will always be able to talk with friends, while sitting in the shade of your cottage, ____34____ the cheerful laughter of children, and drinking tea, ____35____ your loving wife brings you.” 16. A. view B. silence C. balance D. talking 17. A. exposed B. related C. hidden D. escaped 18. A. buried B. surrounded C. concerned D. disappointed 19. A. in common B. in doubt C. in need D. in vain 20. A. original B. local C. logical D. functional 21. A. reluctantly B. obviously C. consequently D. angrily 22. A. fears B. troubles C. anxieties D. difficulties 23. A. civilization B. restriction C. level D. state 24. A. soaring B. shaking C. dancing D. spying 25. A. movements B. developments C. attachments D. statements 26. A. noisy B. dirty C. graceful D. peaceful 27. A. grow B. cheer C. speed D. bring 28. A. unbearable B. unacceptable C. untouched D. unstable 29. A. broke out B. shouted out C. figured out D. gave out 30. A. satisfy B. achieve C. reuse D. refuse 31. A. frankly B. possibly C. unknowingly D. undoubtedly 32. A. back B. eyes C. face D. head 33. A. goal B. destination C. wonder D. sense 34. A. watching for B. speaking of C. listening to D. ridding of 35. A. which B. that C. what D. as 【答案】16. B 17. C 18. A 19. D 20. C 21. A 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. B 30. D 31. B 32. B 33. D 34. C 35. A 【解析】 【导语】文章借师生观莲对话，探讨人生真谛被世俗杂念遮蔽，唯有放下执念方能回归本心感悟生命本质。 【16题详解】 考查名词。句意：一位白发苍苍的老师和一名年轻学生坐在寂静的池塘边观赏莲花盛开，这时年轻学生打破了这份宁静。A. view景色；B. silence安静；C. balance平衡；D. talking谈话。根据前文“a silent pond”和下文学生提问可知，二人安静赏莲，学生突然开口打断了宁静。 【17题详解】 考查动词。句意：师父，为什么生命的意义对我们来说是隐藏的？A. exposed暴露；B. related关联；C. hidden隐藏；D. escaped逃离。结合后文“we see separate parts and we are aware of their interrelations. But all of our efforts appear to be ____ when a new component appears,”人们难以参悟人生真谛可知，人生意义被遮蔽、隐藏起来。 【18题详解】 考查形容词。句意：我们埋头尽力去理解身边事物的规律：我们看见独立的部分，也知晓它们之间的相互关联。A. buried埋头于；B. surrounded被包围；C. concerned担忧的；D. disappointed失望的。根据下文“all of our efforts”可知，人们埋头（即努力）探寻事理。 【19题详解】 考查固定短语。句意：但是当新的事物出现时，我们所有的努力似乎都白费了，摧毁所有先前合乎逻辑的构想。A. in common共同；B. in doubt怀疑；C. in need需要；D. in vain徒劳、白费。根据后文“when a new component appears, destroying all of the previous ____ constructions.””新事物出现打破既有认知可知，过往的努力白费了。 【20题详解】 考查形容词。句意同上。A. original原始的；B. local当地的；C. logical合乎逻辑的；D. functional实用的。根据上文“ understand the logic of things happening around us; we see separate parts and we are aware of their interrelations”人们梳理事物规律、搭建认知体系可知，这是对逻辑的认知构想。 【21题详解】 考查副词。句意：“生命的意义。”老师不情愿地把目光从花朵上移开，“只有头脑不被世俗烦恼、欲望和激情蒙蔽的人，才能够理解。”A. reluctantly不情愿地；B. obviously明显地；C. consequently因此；D. angrily生气地。根据上文“A gray-bearded teacher and a young student were observing the blooming of a lotus (莲花), sitting on a shore of a silent pond”可知，老师正静心赏莲，被学生打断，自然是不情愿移开视线。 【22题详解】 考查名词。句意同上。A. fears恐惧；B. troubles烦心事、杂念；C. anxieties焦虑；D. difficulties困难。根据下文“ wishes and passions”可知，空处与“欲望、激情”并列，泛指世俗各类扰乱本心的杂念烦恼，且下文“cutting off the ties that join you with worldly troubles”也是提示。 【23题详解】 考查名词。句意：只有新生儿接近那种心境状态。A. civilization文明；B. restriction限制；C. level水平；D. state状态。根据上文“whose mind isn’t clouded with earthly ____, wishes and passions.”可知，老师告诉学生只有新生儿才有那种不被世俗烦恼、欲望和激情蒙蔽的心理状态。 【24题详解】 考查动词。句意：新生儿的本质让我们联想到一朵莲花，在池塘安稳的静谧之上傲然舒展。A. soaring翱翔，耸立；B. shaking摇晃；C. dancing摇曳、灵动生长；D. spying窥探。根据下文“on the unshakable stillness of the pond”并结合常识可知，莲花是耸立在安静池塘上。 【25题详解】 考查名词。句意：他们的灵魂表面不曾被欲望的风、执念的雨、抱怨的雪和失落的冰所侵扰。A. movements行动；B. developments发展；C. attachments执念、牵挂；D. statements陈述。根据上文“wind of wishes”和下文“the snow of complaints, and the ice of loss”可知，与欲望、抱怨、失落并列，此处指扰乱本心的世俗执念。且下文“attachment and feeling”也是提示。 【26题详解】 考查形容词。句意：起初，池塘的岸边空旷又安宁。A. noisy吵闹的；B. dirty脏乱的；C. graceful优雅的；D. peaceful安宁的。根据后文“And later, the World appears, with all of its meaningless worldliness (世俗).”可知，池塘一开始是安宁的。 【27题详解】 考查动词。句意：后来，世间万物出现，各种各样的师长、良友、敌人、亲人纷纷出现在池塘岸边。A. grow生长、涌现；B. cheer欢呼；C. speed加速；D. bring带来。结合本文用池塘和莲花作比喻可知，此处指世俗人事陆续涌现在“池塘”。 【28题详解】 考查形容词。句意：我们的每一句话、每一份善意与伤害，都会扰乱孩子原本纯净无暇的心灵。A. unbearable难以忍受的；B. unacceptable不可接受的；C. untouched未被侵扰的、纯净的；D. unstable不稳定的。根据上文“The essence of a new-born reminds us of a lotus”并结合常识可知，孩童最初的心灵未经世俗沾染，纯净无瑕。 【29题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：“但我们无法摆脱这一切。”学生激动地大声说道。A. broke out爆发；B. shouted out大声说出；C. figured out弄明白；D. gave out分发。结合“heatedly”可知学生情绪激动，高声说出想法。 【30题详解】 考查动词。句意：如果你想要探寻生命的意义，你就需要摒弃所有的欲望、执念与情绪，斩断连接你与世俗烦恼和俗世欲望的牵绊，随后，或许你就能够回归本心之初。A. satisfy满足；B. achieve实现；C. reuse重复利用；D. refuse摒弃、舍弃。根据上文“If you want to search for the meaning of life”可知，要探寻生命的意义需要摒弃世俗各类杂念牵绊。 【31题详解】 考查副词。句意同上。A. frankly坦率地；B. possibly可能地；C. unknowingly不知不觉地；D. undoubtedly毫无疑问地。根据下文“Ask yourself this question and if the answer will be negative, remain the person between the people.”推测，老师认为，坚守本心、斩断杂念，可能回归本真，语气笃定贴合语境。 【32题详解】 考查名词。句意：老师再次将目光投向莲花，说完：“至于生命的意义，你永远可以和朋友们闲谈，坐在小屋的树荫下，聆听孩子们欢快的笑声，喝着你心爱的妻子为你端来的茶水。”A. back后背；B. eyes目光；C. face脸庞；D. head头颅。根据上文“turned his sight from the flower”可知，老师重新将目光落回莲花身上。故选B。 【33题详解】 考查名词。句意同上。A. goal目标；B. destination归宿；C. wonder奇迹；D. sense意义。文章多次提到“meaning of life.”，因此老师在给学生总结生命的意义。 【34题详解】 考查动词短语。句意同17小题。A. watching for留意；B. speaking of谈及；C. listening to聆听；D. ridding of摆脱。根据后文“the cheerful laughter of children”可知，老师建议聆听孩子们的欢笑。 【35题详解】 考查定语从句关系词。句意同17小题。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是tea，从句缺宾语，应用关系代词which。 第二部分：阅读理解(共 20 小题，每小题 2.5 分，满分 50 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 Across the vast expanse of the United States, an array of captivating weekend road trips awaits discovery, each offering a distinct escape from your daily routines. If you are seeking to maximize your limited leisure time without sacrificing memorable experiences, here is a well-planned weekend excursion along America’s diverse highways and byways. Weekend in Big Sur, California Just 90 miles it has plenty to explore for just a few days. The Los Padres National Forest is an excellent destination for hiking, where there are many trails allowing visitors to walk the coastline. Visitors may catch sight of migrating grey whales in February, during that time of year the grey whales are migrating from Mexico to Alaska. Overseas Highway, Florida Just a little over 100 miles, this amazing road offers an attractive weekend road trip through Florida’s tropical Keys. One well-known destination in Key Largo, the longest island in the Keys, is the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, which was the first underwater preserve in the US. Visitors can take glass-bottomed boat tours, or go diving and more to enjoy the various sea life. If you’re looking for something exciting, a yacht(游艇) trip to feel the sea breeze is a brilliant choice. Alternatively, you can get a family ticket for a luxurious bay cruise experience. Lakes to Locks Passage, New York As a New York State Byway, Lakes to Locks Passage connects Lake Champlain, Lake George, Champlain Canal and the Upper Hudson River. Visitors can explore 225 miles of historic and recreational sites, including 32 “Waypoint Communities” offering walking, biking, and driving tours. Each town offers unique historical and regional activities, including sunken ships, ancient lock systems, battlefields, and 1800s daily life examples. Golfing and boating are also popular along the route. Amish Country Byway, Ohio This Ohio byway is a wonderful way to learn about the Amish culture in Ohio. The 70 plus miles of this roadway cross some of Ohio’s beautiful hills and pasture. For a two-day trip, focus on the Western region, exploring marshes, rivers, and historic sites like Croco House, an Underground Railroad site. The Eastern section includes the Victorian House Museum, with more Amish heritage at Heini’s Cheese House, Country Mall, and Schrock’s Amish Farm and Home. 36. Which of the four weekend road trips is the shortest? A. Weekend in Big Sur, California. B. Overseas Highway, Florida. C. Lakes to Locks Passage, New York. D. Amish Country Byway, Ohio. 37. What can visitors do on the Weekend in Big Sur? A. Enjoy grey whales’ migration. B. Visit sunken ships. C. Take glass-bottomed boat tours. D. Explore historic sites. 38. What can we learn about the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park? A. It was established to protect the coral reefs in Key Largo. B. It is the most visited attraction in the Florida Keys. C. It allows visitors to observe sea life without getting wet. D. It was established earlier than any other state park in Florida. 39. What special activity can visitors enjoy in Ohio? A. Experiencing hands-on activities like cheese-making for relaxation. B. Joining in local events to experience the life of nearby villagers. C. Walking along the trails to explore the marshes and canals. D. Traveling across the hills to visit the ancient historical sites. 40. Which column of a website is this passage most likely taken from? A. Budget Travel B. Family Plan C. Scenic Drive D. Heritage Exploration 【答案】36. D 37. A 38. C 39. D 40. C 【解析】 【导语】这篇文章主要介绍了美国四条特色周末公路自驾路线，分别介绍各地里程、自然风光、游玩项目与人文古迹，为人们周末短途出游提供出行参考。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据Weekend in Big Sur, California中“Just 90 miles it has plenty to explore for just a few days.( 仅 90 英里，这里就有足够多的景点可供几天游玩。)”、Overseas Highway, Florida中“Just a little over 100 miles, this amazing road offers an attractive weekend road trip through Florida’s tropical Keys.( 仅 100 多英里，这条神奇的公路能带你穿越佛罗里达州的热带群岛，开启一段迷人的周末自驾游。)”、Lakes to Locks Passage, New York中“Visitors can explore 225 miles of historic and recreational sites, including 32 “Waypoint Communities” offering walking, biking, and driving tours.( 游客可以探索长达225英里的历史遗迹和休闲场所，其中包括32个“节点社区”，提供步行、骑行和驾车游览服务。)”以及Amish Country Byway, Ohio中“The 70 plus miles of this roadway cross some of Ohio’s beautiful hills and pasture.( 这条 70 多英里的道路穿过俄亥俄州一些美丽的山丘和牧场。)”可知，对比四条路线里程，俄亥俄州的阿米什乡村小道路程最短。 【37题详解】 细节理解题。根据Weekend in Big Sur, California中“Visitors may catch sight of migrating grey whales in February, during that time of year the grey whales are migrating from Mexico to Alaska.( 在每年的二月，游客们可以看到迁徙的灰鲸，那时它们正从墨西哥前往阿拉斯加。)”可知，在大瑟尔，游客可在二月观赏灰鲸迁徙。 【38题详解】 细节理解题。根据Overseas Highway, Florida中“One well-known destination in Key Largo, the longest island in the Keys, is the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, which was the first underwater preserve in the US. Visitors can take glass-bottomed boat tours, or go diving and more to enjoy the various sea life.( 在群岛中最长的岛屿基拉洛加，有一个著名的景点——约翰·佩内坎普珊瑚礁州立公园，它是美国第一个海底保护区。游客可以乘坐玻璃底船游览，或者潜水，以欣赏各种海洋生物。)”可知，在约翰·佩内坎普珊瑚礁州立公园，玻璃底船游览让游客无需下水即可观察海洋生物。 【39题详解】 细节理解题。根据Amish Country Byway, Ohio中“The 70 plus miles of this roadway cross some of Ohio’s beautiful hills and pasture. For a two-day trip, focus on the Western region, exploring marshes, rivers, and historic sites like Croco House, an Underground Railroad site.( 这条 70 多英里的道路穿过俄亥俄州一些美丽的山丘和牧场。对于两天的行程，可以重点游览西部地区，探索沼泽、河流和像克罗科之家这样的历史遗迹，那里是地下铁路遗址。)”可知，在俄亥俄州，游客可以跨越山丘去参观古老的历史遗迹。 【40题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章大意以及第一段中“Across the vast expanse of the United States, an array of captivating weekend road trips awaits discovery, each offering a distinct escape from your daily routines.( 在美国广袤的土地上，一系列令人惊叹的周末自驾游等待着人们去探索，每一场旅行都能让人暂时摆脱日常生活的束缚，获得别样的放松体验。)”可知，全文围绕美国四条周末公路自驾观景路线展开，介绍了各路线的里程、特色景点和活动，最符合 “Scenic Drive（风景自驾）”栏目定位。 B As I signed the pre-medical application form, my fingers shook uncontrollably. The watercolor brushes on my desk seemed to gaze back at me, like old friends who had been left behind. I’m Lora, an 18-year-old who secretly drew brain diagrams on napkins while classmates drew cartoons. “Art feeds the soul but starves the body,” Mom always said. Her words haunted me as my biology textbooks slowly buried my drawing pads. Then came the school career fair that changed everything. Dr. Eleanor Whitman from Harvard asked us to list our “hidden skills”. My hand shook as I wrote “observing details”, something I’d learned from painting flower petals. “That’s medical research’s most needed skill!” she exclaimed, sharing how a student turned microbiology notes into textbook illustrations. My lab partner whispered, “Remember our photosynthesis (光合作用) comic?” For the first time, my two worlds didn’t feel so separate. The real surprise came during hospital volunteering. Watching surgeries, I noticed something — the steady hands of doctors reminded me of my brushwork. When a boy struggled to describe his pain, I drew a fire-breathing dragon on his cast. “You made medicine speak,” the nurse said. Slowly, my drawing pads filled with cells that looked like colored-glass art and X-rays arranged like abstract paintings. Mr. Dawson, our career counselor, helped connect these dots. On his whiteboard, my medical knowledge and art skills overlapped in a bright yellow circle labeled “Medical Illustration”. He showed me job listings I never knew existed — graphic designers for science apps, 3D modelers for anatomy (解剖) classes. “Your impractical skill makes you stand out,” he said, pointing to my dragon drawing now used in pain management workshops. Today, my microscope and paintbrushes share the same desk. The same hands that once hesitated between them now create 3D models of viruses for vaccine education. Sometimes I teach young patients to draw their feelings instead of describing them. My story isn’t about heart and reality cancelling each other out — they just multiply possibilities. 41. What can be inferred about Lora from Paragraph 1? A. She had given up the hobby of drawing. B. She was excited about studying medicine. C. She felt torn between art and medical study. D. She regretted not practicing painting earlier. 42. Dr. Eleanor thought of Lora’s “hidden skill” as ________. A. a burden B. a plus C. a distraction D. a recreation 43. How did Lora’s hospital experience influence her? A. It helped develop her surgical skills. B. It directed her toward doctor training. C. It boosted her enthusiasm for abstract art. D. It convinced her of art’s role in health care. 44. The coexistence of the microscope and paintbrush on the desk implies ________. A. Lora’s distinct passions find harmony. B. Lora’s workspace reflects her identity. C. Lora’s medical training enhanced her art talent. D. Lora’s art skills outweigh her medical knowledge. 45. What message does the author want to convey? A. Every cloud has a silver lining. B. Two strings to your bow light the way. C. Follow the beaten track to success. D. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. 【答案】41. C 42. B 43. D 44. A 45. B 【解析】 【导语】文章讲述女孩劳拉纠结于学医与绘画，后来发现二者可以结合，最终找到医学插画专属发展方向的成长故事。 【41题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“As I signed the pre-medical application form, my fingers shook uncontrollably. The watercolor brushes on my desk seemed to gaze back at me, like old friends who had been left behind.(当我签署医学预科申请表时，我的手指不受控制地颤抖。桌上的水彩画笔仿佛在回望我，就像被抛下的老朋友一样)”可知，劳拉一边要选择学医，一边舍不得放弃绘画，内心在艺术和医学学习之间左右为难。 【42题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的““That’s medical research’s most needed skill!” she exclaimed, sharing how a student turned microbiology notes into textbook illustrations.(“那是医学研究最需要的技能！”她大声说道，并分享了一名学生把微生物学笔记做成教科书插图的事例)”可知，埃莉诺博士认为劳拉的隐藏技能观察力，对学医来说是优势、加分项。 【43题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“When a boy struggled to describe his pain, I drew a fire-breathing dragon on his cast. “You made medicine speak,” the nurse said. Slowly, my drawing pads filled with cells that looked like colored-glass art and X-rays arranged like abstract paintings.(当一个男孩难以描述自己的疼痛时，我在他的石膏上画了一条喷火的龙。护士说：“你让医学有了开口说了话。”慢慢地，我的画本里画满了彩色玻璃般的细胞和抽象画作般的X光片)”可知，医院经历让劳拉确信艺术在医疗护理中能够发挥重要作用。 【44题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Today, my microscope and paintbrushes share the same desk. The same hands that once hesitated between them now create 3D models of viruses for vaccine education.(如今，显微镜和画笔共处一桌。曾经在二者之间犹豫的同一双手，如今为疫苗科普制作病毒三维模型)”可知，显微镜代表医学，画笔代表艺术，二者共处一桌，寓意劳拉的两份热爱达成融合、和谐共存。 【45题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，并结合最后一段中“Today, my microscope and paintbrushes share the same desk. The same hands that once hesitated between them now create 3D models of viruses for vaccine education.(如今，显微镜和画笔共处一桌。曾经在二者之间犹豫的同一双手，如今为疫苗科普制作病毒三维模型)”可知，全文讲述劳拉同时拥有医学和艺术两项本领，没有二选一，反而结合起来成就了更好的自己，传达了“双弦在握，前路昭然”的道理。 C For decades, scientists hypothesized that cognitively demanding tasks, such as writing or solving math problems, require more energy than easier tasks like scrolling short videos on the phone or looking out of the window. However, recent research proves the view wrong. Our brains perform massively complex and metabolically costly computations all day long. “Whether you’re engaged in a cognitively demanding task at work or you’re staring off into space, your brain is using roughly the same amount of energy,” says neuroscientist Todd Braver of Washington University in St. Louis. In fact, what feels more challenging is when a task requires the brain to go against its usual habits. Cognitively demanding work often requires the coordination of many different brain regions in novel patterns, while silencing circuits that frequently fire together. Studies have found that pushing against our brain’s habits triggers an emotional response, making us feel uncomfortable. “It’s aversive, and it just feels bad,” says Michael Inzlicht, a psychologist from the University of Toronto. But he points out that emotional responses are subjective: they are interpretations of sensations in our bodies and brains. And we can influence how much we pay attention to these sensations and even how we interpret them. We often overestimate the struggle and pain required to complete cognitive tasks. This initial overestimation can lead us to procrastinate, or even avoid the task altogether. Studies suggest that if we can get past that initial hurdle of starting a task, then thinking becomes easier. One way to do that is to pay attention to the benefits instead of the efforts required. In a study published in the journal Science in 2020, Andrew Westbrook, a neuroscientist at Rutgers University, and his colleagues gave participants the choice of solving an easy memory puzzle for a small amount of money or a much harder puzzle for more money. The options were displayed on a screen, and participants’ eye movements were tracked as they decided which puzzle to attempt. When people spent more time looking at the reward for the challenging puzzle, they were more likely to choose it. If our mind’s eye, or our attentional focus, is on the benefits of an option, over time we’re more likely to choose to do hard things. Performing complex mental tasks will also be less painful if the exertion of mental effort is habituated. When we don’t have to make a decision to focus every day, we will save ourselves considering the costs or consequences. To make cognitively demanding tasks a habit, try to do them every day at the same time and in the same place. Add a ritual before the work starts, such as turning off the phone and launching an app to block distracting websites. After a few weeks, concentrating deeply won’t just feel easier, it will actually be easier. 46. Why do people tend to feel certain cognitive tasks demanding? A. Because they consume much more brain energy. B. Because they involve more complex computations. C. Because they are objectively much more difficult. D. Because they require new brain region teamwork. 47. What does the underlined word “hurdle” in paragraph 6 mean? A. benefit B. barrier C. routine D. reward 48. Why does the author quote the 2020 study? A. To support a solution. B. To present a case. C. To analyze the causes. D. To challenge an assumption. 49. What can be inferred from the passage? A. Overestimation promotes efficiency. B. Personal perception determines performance. C. Focusing on rewards enhances motivation. D. Brain reaction triggers positive emotions. 50. Which of the following can make mental work feel easier? A. Receiving continuous support when feeling down. B. Seeking professional help when meeting a deadline. C. Reading thick literary classics for twenty minutes daily. D. Breaking down a challenging project into smaller tasks. 【答案】46. D 47. B 48. A 49. C 50. C 【解析】 【导语】这篇文章主要介绍了一项研究，表明脑力难易任务消耗大脑能量相近。高难度任务让人不适只因违背大脑习惯，我们可通过关注收益、固定作息养成习惯，轻松完成脑力工作。 【46题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Cognitively demanding work often requires the coordination of many different brain regions in novel patterns, while silencing circuits that frequently fire together.( 需要较高认知能力的工作通常需要大脑以新颖的模式协调许多不同的区域，并抑制那些经常同时活跃的神经回路。)”可知，人们感觉某些认知任务困难，是因为这些任务需要大脑以全新模式协调多个不同脑区，并抑制常规活跃的神经回路。 【47题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第六段划线单词句中“Studies suggest that if we can get past that initial hurdle of starting a task, then thinking becomes easier.( 研究表明，如果我们能够克服开始一项任务的最初……，那么思考就会变得更容易。)”以及下文“One way to do that is to pay attention to the benefits instead of the efforts required.( 一种实现这一目标的方法是关注好处而非所需付出的努力。)”由此可知，如果我们能跨过开始任务的最初障碍，思考就会变得容易。“hurdle”在此处表示“障碍、难关”，与B选项barrier“障碍”同义。 【48题详解】 推理判断题。根据第六段中“One way to do that is to pay attention to the benefits instead of the efforts required. In a study published in the journal Science in 2020, Andrew Westbrook, a neuroscientist at Rutgers University, and his colleagues gave participants the choice of solving an easy memory puzzle for a small amount of money or a much harder puzzle for more money.(一种实现这一目标的方法是关注好处而非所需付出的努力。在 2020 年发表于《科学》杂志的一项研究中，罗格斯大学的神经科学家安德鲁·韦斯特布鲁克及其同事让参与者在获得少量金钱的情况下选择解决一个简单的记忆谜题，或者在获得更多金钱的情况下选择解决一个难度更高的谜题。)”可知，本段先提出解决方法，随后引用 2020 年的研究证明：当人们更多关注挑战性任务的奖励时，更有可能选择完成它。因此引用该研究是为了支持前文提出的解决方案。 【49题详解】 推理判断题。根据第六段中“When people spent more time looking at the reward for the challenging puzzle, they were more likely to choose it. If our mind’s eye, or our attentional focus, is on the benefits of an option, over time we’re more likely to choose to do hard things.( 当人们在挑战性谜题的奖励上花费更多时间注视时，他们更有可能选择它。如果我们的心灵之眼或注意力集中在某个选项的益处上，随着时间的推移，我们就更有可能选择去做困难的事情。)”可推断，关注奖励能够增强人们完成困难任务的动机。 【50题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“To make cognitively demanding tasks a habit, try to do them every day at the same time and in the same place. Add a ritual before the work starts, such as turning off the phone and launching an app to block distracting websites. After a few weeks, concentrating deeply won’t just feel easier, it will actually be easier.( 要使认知要求较高的任务成为习惯，可以尝试每天在相同的时间、相同的地点进行这些任务。在工作开始前加入一个仪式，比如关掉手机并启动一个应用程序来屏蔽分散注意力的网站。几周后，深度集中注意力不仅会感觉更容易，实际上也会变得更轻松。)”可推知，每天阅读二十分钟厚重的文学经典能够使脑力工作变得更轻松。 D William Wordsworth’s metaphor, “Your mind is the garden, your thoughts are the seeds. The harvest can either be flowers or weeds,” resonates with the idea that our mental landscape is similar to a garden, where the seeds of our thoughts determine the nature of our lives. This concept suggests that the way we nurture our thoughts can significantly impact our personal development and success. Our thoughts are the seeds that, when nurtured with care, can blossom into the flowers of success and happiness. Conversely, neglecting the cultivation of our thoughts can lead to a life overgrown with the weeds of failure and despair. To ensure our minds bear the fruits of our desires, it’s crucial to prepare the soil of our minds with the nutrients of education, health, and effective time management. These elements enrich our mental landscape, providing the ideal environment for our ambitions to take root and flourish. The principle of sowing and reaping (收获) is as true for our lives as it is for a garden. Just as a gardener who plants tomatoes expects tomatoes, we should anticipate that the intentional cultivation of our thoughts will yield a corresponding harvest in life. Each of us holds the power to choose which seeds to plant, and thus, the responsibility for the outcomes we reap. Moreover, the impact of our thoughts extends beyond personal success; they also influence our relationships and societal contributions. Kind thoughts and actions can foster harmony and cooperation, while negative thoughts can lead to conflict and isolation. The choice to plant seeds of empathy and understanding can result in a life enriched by strong social bonds and a sense of community. Additionally, our thoughts can shape our resilience in the face of adversity, as optimistic thinking can guide us through challenges, whereas pessimism may hinder our ability to overcome obstacles. Drawing everything together, the garden of our mind requires deliberate tending. By selecting and nurturing positive thoughts, and by preparing the conditions for their growth, we can harvest a life rich with the fulfillment of our goals and dreams. The choice is ours: to plant the seeds of potential or to let the garden lie fallow (休耕). It is through this conscious cultivation that we can transform our minds from a plot overgrown with weeds into a garden blooming with the flowers of success and the fruits of meaningful contributions to society. The power to shape our destiny lies within us, and it begins with the thoughts we choose to plant today. 51. How does the author illustrate the concept of mental preparation in paragraph 1? A. By comparing it to the process of cultivation. B. By relating it to the achievement of personal goals. C. By emphasizing the importance of seeds in the garden. D. By associating it with the management of natural conditions. 52. What can we infer from paragraph 3? A. Life outcomes are decided in advance. B. Life outcomes stem from wishes. C. Cultivating thoughts shapes life outcomes. D. Cultivating thoughts relies on life outcomes. 53. What is the main idea of paragraph 4? A. The importance of personal success in society. B. The power of thoughts in shaping us and society. C. The role of empathy in building a strong community. D. The effect of optimism on overcoming life’s challenges. 54. What conclusion can we draw from the text? A. We cannot change our destiny. B. Cultivating positive thoughts matters. C. Personal goals depend on social impact. D. Our thoughts can directly lead to success. 55. Which of the following would be the best title for the text? A. Positive Thinking: The Key to Overcoming Life’s Obstacles. B. From Weeds to Harvest: The Journey of Personal Success. C. The Metaphorical Garden: How Thoughts Shape Our Destiny. D. The Art of Inner Nurturing: Sowing Seeds for a Flourishing Life. 【答案】51. A 52. C 53. B 54. B 55. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲的是将人的思想比作花园中的种子这一隐喻概念，强调思想对个人生活、发展、成功以及人际关系和社会贡献的重要影响。 【51题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“William Wordsworth’s metaphor, “Your mind is the garden, your thoughts are the seeds. The harvest can either be flowers or weeds,” resonates with the idea that our mental landscape is similar to a garden, where the seeds of our thoughts determine the nature of our lives. This concept suggests that the way we nurture our thoughts can significantly impact our personal development and success.(威廉·华兹华斯的这一比喻“你的头脑就是花园，你的想法就是种子。收获的成果要么是鲜花，要么是杂草”，与这样的观点相契合：我们的心灵世界就如同一个花园，我们思想的种子决定了我们生活的本质。这一理念表明，我们如何培育自己的思想，会对我们的个人发展和成功产生重大影响。)”可知，作者将心理准备比喻成园艺和种子培育的过程来阐述这一概念。 【52题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“The principle of sowing and reaping (收获) is as true for our lives as it is for a garden. Just as a gardener who plants tomatoes expects tomatoes, we should anticipate that the intentional cultivation of our thoughts will yield a corresponding harvest in life. Each of us holds the power to choose which seeds to plant, and thus, the responsibility for the outcomes we reap.(播种与收获的法则，于人生而言，就如同于花园而言一样真实不虚。正如园丁种下番茄种子便期望收获番茄一样，我们也应当预见到，有意识地培育我们的思想，将会在生活中收获相应的成果。我们每个人都有能力选择播下何种种子，因此，也应对我们最终收获的结果承担责任。)”可知，从第三段我们可以推断出培养思想会塑造生活结果。 【53题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第四段“Moreover, the impact of our thoughts extends beyond personal success; they also influence our relationships and societal contributions. Kind thoughts and actions can foster harmony and cooperation, while negative thoughts can lead to conflict and isolation. The choice to plant seeds of empathy and understanding can result in a life enriched by strong social bonds and a sense of community. Additionally, our thoughts can shape our resilience in the face of adversity, as optimistic thinking can guide us through challenges, whereas pessimism may hinder our ability to overcome obstacles.(此外，我们思想的影响不仅局限于个人成功，还会影响我们的人际关系以及对社会的贡献。友善的想法和举动能够促进和谐与合作，而消极的想法则可能导致冲突与孤立。选择播下同理心与理解的种子，能够让我们的人生因牢固的社会纽带和强烈的社区归属感而更加充实。此外，我们的思想能够塑造我们在逆境中的韧性，乐观的思维可以引领我们克服挑战，而悲观主义则可能阻碍我们跨越障碍。)”可知，第四段的主旨是思想在塑造我们的生活和人际关系中的力量。 【54题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“By selecting and nurturing positive thoughts, and by preparing the conditions for their growth, we can harvest a life rich with the fulfillment of our goals and dreams.(通过选择并培育积极的想法，同时为它们的成长创造条件，我们便能收获一种富足的人生，实现我们的目标与梦想。)”可知，培养积极的思想很重要。 【55题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是最后一段“Drawing everything together, the garden of our mind requires deliberate tending. By selecting and nurturing positive thoughts, and by preparing the conditions for their growth, we can harvest a life rich with the fulfillment of our goals and dreams. The choice is ours: to plant the seeds of potential or to let the garden lie fallow (休耕). It is through this conscious cultivation that we can transform our minds from a plot overgrown with weeds into a garden blooming with the flowers of success and the fruits of meaningful contributions to society. The power to shape our destiny lies within us, and it begins with the thoughts we choose to plant today.(总而言之，我们的心灵花园需要悉心照料。通过选择并培育积极的想法，同时为它们的成长创造条件，我们便能收获一种富足的人生，实现我们的目标与梦想。选择权在我们手中：是播下潜力的种子，还是任由花园荒芜休耕。正是通过这种有意识的培育，我们才能将杂草丛生的心灵之地，变成开满成功之花、结满对社会有意义贡献之果的花园。塑造我们命运的力量就在我们自身，而这始于我们今天选择播下的思想。)”可知，本文主要讲的是将人的思想比作花园中的种子这一隐喻概念，强调思想对个人生活、发展、成功以及人际关系和社会贡献的重要影响，因此最好的题目是D选项“The Art of Inner Nurturing: Sowing Seeds for a Flourishing Life(内在滋养之道：播撒种子，收获繁盛人生)”。 第II卷(共35分) 注意事项：用黑色墨水的钢笔或签字笔将答案写在答题纸上，不能使用修改液。 第三部分：写作 第一节、阅读表达(共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分) 阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 Washington is home to lots of trees — it is the Evergreen State, after all — and lots of fireplaces and wood-burning stoves (炉子) too. But what if you lived there and couldn’t chop wood or couldn’t afford to pay someone to do it? Luckily, Shane McDaniel and his twin sons, Harrison and Henry McDaniel, 21, are happy to lend an ax. The three men chop truckloads of wood — then give it away. “I want people who are burning cardboard because they’ve got nothing.” That’s how Shane explained to heraldnet.com. “Or someone who has a broken shoulder and can’t cut wood.” The idea started as a father-son bonding project, he told msn.com. “I had to cut wood along with my dad. He just loved doing it,” says Shane, 48, a divorced father of six. He wanted to pass along that feeling, so he and the twins spent the summer of 2018 like a clan of Paul Bunyans. The result was a great wall of wood piled up around their house in Lake Stevens, 35 miles outside of Seattle. Technically, it was 40 cords — a cord measures four feet high, four feet wide, and eight feet deep. To buy that much would cost about $10,000. It was too much for the McDaniels to use themselves, and when the weather turned cold that November, Shane started thinking of others. He posted on Facebook: “IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF FIREWOOD AND CANNOT AFFORD IT, PLEASE PM [personal message] ME!... If you know someone who BURNS WOOD, and they’re looking at a cold house this holiday season, please help me and my boys make sure NO ONE GOES COLD IN OUR HOOD”. The response was immediate. One man offered to donate a wood-burning furnace. Others raced over to Norm’s, the grocery store Shane owns, with more wood for the pile. One woman, noticing the photo of the strong McDaniel men in the Facebook post, started to show appreciation in other ways. She joked: “Please post more pictures of you in sleeveless shirts. I don’t need the wood. But truly I appreciate the eye candy!” 56. Who does Shane want to help according to Paragraph 1? (no more than 5 words) ______________________________________________________________________ 57. Why did Shane involve his sons in the wood-chopping project? (no more than 10 words) ______________________________________________________________________ 58. What does the last paragraph suggest about Shane’s Facebook post? (no more than 10 words) ______________________________________________________________________ 59. How do you understand the underlined part in Paragraph 4? (no more than 3 words) ______________________________________________________________________ 60. What do you think of Shane’s way of helping people? Please explain in your own words. (no more than 20 words) ______________________________________________________________________ 【答案】56. Those/People in need of wood. OR: Those/People lacking wood. OR: Those/People without wood. OR: People who need wood/lack wood/are without wood. 57. To pass on the father-son bonding experience. OR: Because he wanted to pass on the father-son bonding experience. 58. The post gained immediate public support and appreciation. OR: It drew immediate help and public attention. OR: It inspired people’s generosity and playful appreciation. OR: It attracted donations and praise. 59. Admire your/the muscles. OR: Enjoy your strength. 60. (I think) It is selfless and thoughtful. Because it meets people’s urgent needs, brings warmth and eases their suffering. OR: It shows consideration and responsibility. Because it reflects the selfless help to address the suffering of others in the community. OR: It reflects a caring heart and a strong sense of community. Because the way shows true kindness towards other’s trouble in action. 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了Shane McDaniel和儿子们砍柴并免费送给需要的人，得到公众支持与赞赏的故事。 【56题详解】 考查细节理解。由文章第一段中““I want people who are burning cardboard because they’ve got nothing.” That’s how Shane explained to heraldnet.com. “Or someone who has a broken shoulder and can’t cut wood.”(“我想要帮助那些因为没有木材而只能烧纸板的人。”Shane向heraldnet.com解释道。“或者是那些肩膀受伤无法砍柴的人。”)”可知，Shane想要帮助那些需要木材、缺乏木材或没有木材的人。 【57题详解】 考查细节理解。由文章第二段中“The idea started as a father-son bonding project, he told msn.com.(他告诉msn.com，这个想法最初是一个父子亲密关系的项目。)”以及“He wanted to pass along that feeling, so he and the twins spent the summer of 2018 like a clan of Paul Bunyans.(他想把这种感觉传递下去，所以他和双胞胎度过了2018年的夏天，就像保罗·班扬家族一样。)”可知，Shane让他的儿子们参与这个砍柴项目是为了传递父子亲密关系的体验。 【58题详解】 考查推理判断。由文章最后一段中“The response was immediate. One man offered to donate a wood-burning furnace. Others raced over to Norm’s, the grocery store Shane owns, with more wood for the pile.(回应是立即的。一名男子提出捐赠一个燃木炉。其他人则带着更多的木材跑到Shane开的杂货店Norm’s。)”可知，Shane的Facebook帖子得到了公众的立即支持和赞赏，激发了人们的慷慨之情与风趣的赞赏。 【59题详解】 考查词句猜测。由文章最后一段中“One woman, noticing the photo of the strong McDaniel men in the Facebook post, started to show appreciation in other ways. She joked: “Please post more pictures of you in sleeveless shirts. I don’t need the wood. But truly I appreciate the eye candy!”(一位女士看到脸书帖子里麦克丹尼尔父子健壮的照片，用另一种方式表达了谢意。她开玩笑留言：“多发点你们穿无袖上衣的照片吧。我不需要柴火，但真心appreciate the eye candy!”)”可知，这位女士对Shane的肌肉表示赞赏。 【60题详解】 开放性题目，此题要求回答：你觉得谢恩帮助别人的方式怎么样？请用你自己的话解释一下。（不超过20字）答案不唯一，合理即可。例如：（我认为）这一举动无私又体贴。因为它满足了人们的迫切需求，送去温暖，缓解了他们的困境。或者：这体现了体贴与担当。因为它彰显了无私助人、为社区民众排忧解难的精神。或者：这彰显了善心与强烈的社区归属感。因为这种做法用实际行动向身处困境的人传递了真挚的善意。 第二节、书面表达(共1小题，共25分) 61. 大自然赋予我们很多灵感。比如，鸟类飞行的秘密让我们造出了飞机;蚂蚁搬运食物的场景让我们懂得了团结就是力量。假如你是晨光中学学生李津。你校英语社团正在开展主题为“Inspiration From Nature”的短视频制作比赛。你已报名参赛，请根据以下要点，为你的视频写一篇文案。 (1)你从大自然中获得的一个灵感(个人成长、人生哲理或解题方法等); (2)简要叙述你获得这一灵感的过程; (3)简要阐述这一灵感对你的影响。 注意： (1)词数不少于100; (2)可适当增加细节，使内容充实、行文连贯; (3)标题已给出，不计入总词数。 Inspiration From Nature _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 Inspiration From Nature Nature is the best teacher that always brings us inspiration. What impresses me most is the growth of bamboo. Once I failed an important exam and felt frustrated, wanting to give up. Then I noticed bamboo in the yard. It grows slowly in the first few years underground, yet keeps rooting firmly. After that, it shoots up rapidly in a short time. This scene struck me deeply. I realize success never comes easily. It requires constant effort and patience instead of rushing for quick results. From then on, I keep working hard steadily, bravely facing difficulties and never giving up halfway. Nature truly teaches me valuable life wisdom. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生为你的视频写一篇文案，说明你从大自然中获得的一个灵感(个人成长、人生哲理或解题方法等)；简要叙述你获得这一灵感的过程；简要阐述这一灵感对你的影响。 【详解】1.词汇积累 注意到：notice→take notice of 时间：time→period 意识到：realize→be aware of 宝贵的：valuable→precious 2.句式拓展 合并简单句 原句：This scene struck me deeply. I realize success never comes easily. 拓展句：This scene struck me deeply, which made me realize success never comes easily. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Nature is the best teacher that always brings us inspiration.（运用了that引导定语从句） 【高分句型2】I realize success never comes easily.（运用了省略that的宾语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $