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湖北鄂东南联盟学校2026年5月模拟考试高三英语试卷 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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When does Manuel prefer to make the meeting? A. This Friday. B. Next Monday. C. Next Wednesday. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where does the man suggest placing the lamp? A. Behind the sofa. B. To the left of the sofa. C. To the left of the door. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the woman looking for? A. A drugstore. B. A fruit market. C. A bookstore. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is wrong with the plant? A. It needs watering at present. B. It is not getting enough sunshine. C. It should be moved into a large pot. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman want to do next? A. Put the washing out. B. Wash some clothes. C. Go to the grocer’s. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What has happened to the company? A. It has closed most of the plants. B. It has moved from Manila to Dubai. C. It has been sold to another business. 7. How will the employees be treated? A. Some of them will be fired. B. Most of them will be reemployed. C. A few of them will be forced to retire. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What did the man forget to buy? A. Sugar. B. Cookies. C. Coffee. 9. What did the woman just do? A. She cleaned the kitchen. B. She painted the bathroom. C. She returned her library books. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. Why doesn’t the woman take the direct flight? A. It is too early. B. She wants to visit Chicago. C. It’s much more expensive. 11. When does the woman’s flight leave? A. On Saturday afternoon. B. On Sunday morning. C. On Sunday evening. 12. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At Walt Disney World. B. At the travel agency. C. On the plane. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. What are the speakers mainly discussing? A. What jobs they’re suitable for. B. Where they can find job information. C. What they can do to prepare for interviews. 14. What do we know about the woman? A. She enjoys socializing. B. She has got two job offers. C. She dislikes art. 15. How does the man feel about the results of his job test? A. Excited. B. Unexpected. C. Worried. 16. What does the woman advise the man to do? A. Improve his artistic skills. B. Start his own business in advertising. C. Look for a job in an advertising company. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. What will the visitors have to do first when walking into the museum? A. Put on boots. B. Register their names. C. Listen to a talk about climate. 18. What can the visitors see on all the walls of the museum? A. Informative posters. B. Photos of huge blocks of ice. C. Descriptions of the exhibition. 19. What can the visitors use the computers to do in the exhibition? A. Talk with famous scientists online. B. Search the most up-to-date information. C. Email their friends about global warming. 20. What is the main purpose of the exhibition? A. To explain the reasons for global warming. B. To raise public awareness of global warming. C. To show the latest information on global warming. 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 We are pleased to announce that entries for Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon (TTOM) are now open! Widely regarded as the world’s most beautiful marathon, the event will return to Cape Town soon. Our history and vision Originating as the Celtic 35 Mile Road Race in 1970, TTOM has grown into a premier national sporting institution that contributes significantly to the economy of the Western Cape. It is best known for its breathtaking 56 km ultra marathon route, which guides runners along Chapman’s Peak, one of the world’s most spectacular coastal drives. Beyond its economic impact, for over half a century, the race has tested endurance, united global runners, and woven itself into South Africa’s sporting soul. This year’s edition aims not only to honor this rich legacy but also to elevate the standards of excellence and inclusivity, placing every runner at the heart of the experience. Event information Ultra Marathon Half Marathon Event Date April 11th April 12th Start Venue Newlands Swimming Pool, Main Road, Newlands Newlands Swimming Pool, Main Road, Newlands Finish Venue UCT Rugby Fields, Upper Campus, Rondebosch UCT Rugby Fields, Upper Campus, Rondebosch Cut-off Time 7 hours 3 hours 30 minutes Entry Fees Licensed SA Athletes: R840.00 Unlicensed SA Athletes: Not eligible Rest of Africa Athletes: R1030.00 International Athletes: R3080.00 Licensed SA Athletes: R450.00 Unlicensed SA Athletes: R525.00* Rest of Africa Athletes: R830.00 International Athletes: R2160.00 *Temporary license fee included. Don’t miss out All Ultra Marathon and Half Marathon entrants will receive an exclusive event T-shirt as part of the entry fee. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this iconic event and secure your commemorative T-shirt! For detailed information and step-by-step registration instructions, please visit the official website. 21. What makes TTOM stand out according to the text? A. Its free T-shirts for all participants. B. Its status as the oldest marathon in the world. C. Its ultra marathon route along a coastal drive. D. Its role in promoting South Africa’s economy. 22. What is the cost of the temporary license for the Half Marathon? A. R75. B. R450. C. R525 D. R830. 23. What is the main purpose of the text? A. To compare two types of marathon events. B. To promote Cape Town as a tourist destination. C. To call for entries and provide key information. D. To analyze the economic impact of a sports event. B Who will take care of grandma and grandpa when no one is available? This question is becoming urgent as the population ages rapidly and fewer children are being born. For many families, the answer might soon be a robot. This might sound like science fiction, but the reasons are practical, mainly financial. Hiring a caregiver is often too expensive for most families, sometimes costing two or three times more than a humanoid robot, which is estimated at about S20, 000. I believe that robots will assume the care of many elderly people. A robot could potentially be a one-time expense, requiring minimal maintenance and receiving updates through cloud computing technology. And it could function around the clock. I’ve treated elderly patients who had been found wandering the streets or severely dehydrated because of gaps in care. A tireless robot — made possible by improved battery life and the ability to self-charge — could mitigate such problems. Reliable robotic companions could also accompany seniors outside the home for walks or to community events, enhancing rather than weakening their social connections. Furthermore, while actual human contact is preferable, it has real drawbacks. Human caregivers can lose their tempers, but robots are unlikely to have that problem. In a recent study, observers found AI-generated responses to be more empathetic and compassionate than those of humans — a surprising but telling result. A robot with AI-assisted voice technology could potentially understand emotion and intent, clarify instructions, and respond to commands in real time. But where does that leave us? If I know that grandma has her robot, will I opt not to drop by after work when I’m exhausted? Will the neighbors stop checking on her? As her faculties fail, will she feel more at ease with the robot than with her family? 24. What is a robot’s main practical advantage in eldercare? A. Its lower long-term cost. B. Its ability to show friendship. C. Its simple setup and operation. D. Its guarantee of total safety. 25. What does the underlined word “mitigate” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Reduce. B. Cause. C. Ignore. D. Discover. 26. What does the author imply by citing the AI study in paragraph 4? A. The urgent need to replace human care B. The potential of AI in showing empathy. C. The general weakness of human caregivers. D. The importance of human emotional interaction. 27. How does the author sound in the last paragraph? A. Angry and accusatory. B. Reflective and concerned. C. Indifferent and dismissive. D. Sympathetic and confused. C An ant that can turn carbon dioxide in the air into dolomite stone in its outer covering may hold clues to how humans can capture greenhouse gases to prevent climate disaster. Fungus-farming ants search for vegetation to feed fungi (真菌) grown inside their homes, which serve as their main food source. The large density of ants and fungi can result in high concentrations of CO2 inside the nests. In 2020, Cameron Currie at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his colleagues found that the ant species Acromyrmex echinatior puts a carbonate biomineral into its armour through a symbiotic (共生的) relationship with Pseudonocardia bacteria, which turn CO2 into rock using chemical processes that are not yet fully understood. Now the team has discovered that another fungus-farming ant Sericomyrmex amabilis from Central and South America can do the same without symbiotic bacteria, becoming the first known animal to have developed this ability. Remarkably, the mineral they make is dolomite, which is extremely difficult for chemists to produce in the lab. Dolomite rocks, such as those found in Italy’s Dolomite mountains, require millions of years and complex geological processes for calcium and magnesium atoms to line up perfectly. Yet the ants do this quickly and effortlessly, without high temperatures, says team member Hongjie Li of Zhejiang University in China. For fungus-farming ants, turning CO2 into stone solves two problems: strengthening the ants’ outer covering and preventing the build-up of toxic (有毒的) CO2 inside the colony. “We have discovered a natural system that has evolved, over millions of years, to reduce the toxic accumulation of atmospheric CO2 in an ant colony,” Currie says. In an effort to counteract global warming, scientists are exploring techniques for transforming atmospheric CO2 into carbonate minerals. “These ants are the first animal shown to be engaging in such a process, offering exciting potential as a model for human efforts,” says Currie. Cody Freas at the University of Toulouse, France, who wasn’t part of the study, describes the ants’ ability to turn CO2 into dolomite as a “remarkable adaptation.” “Individuals take on the role of living carbon scrubbers, turning atmospheric CO2 into a protective mineral armour,” he says. “This two-way solution both helps the ants control their nest atmosphere and create a bioengineered physical defence.” 28. What is the primary purpose of paragraph 2? A. To describe the diet of fungus-farming ants. B. To introduce a central problem that the ants face. C. To compare different species of fungus-farming ants. D. To prove that ant nests are harmful to the environment. 29. How is Sericomyrmex amabilis different from the other fungus-farming ant? A. It acts on its own. B. It eats special fungi. C. It lives underground. D. It works with bacteria. 30. Why does the author mention dolomite’s slow formation? A. To explain why dolomite is valuable. B. To show the ants have beaten nature. C. To highlight how efficient the ants are. D. To prove nature works better than labs. 31. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Tiny Ants: A Potential Solution to a Giant Problem B. Carbon Capture: Is Symbiotic Bacteria Our Only Hope? C. Dolomite: How Can Fungus-Farming Ants Make Rocks? D. Fungus-Farming Ants: A Surprisingly Complex Lifestyle D Sometimes the hardest part of doing an unpleasant task is simply getting started — typing the first sentence of a report, lifting the first dish in a piled-up sink, or just getting off the couch to exercise. The obstacle isn’t necessarily a lack of interest in completing the task, but the brain’s resistance to taking the first step. Now, scientists may have identified the neural (神经的) circuit behind this resistance, and a way to ease it. In a study published in Current Biology, researchers describe a pathway in the brain that seems to act as a “motivation brake”, reducing the drive to begin a task. When the team selectively suppressed (抑制) this circuit in macaque monkeys, goal-directed behavior rebounded. To conduct the study, Ken-ichi Amemori, a neuroscientist at Kyoto University in Japan, and his colleagues trained two thirsty macaques to perform two distinct decision-making tasks. Completing one of them earned a monkey a reward of water, but the other gave the animal water plus a punishment — an unpleasant blow of air to the face. When presented with the task that also involved punishment, the monkeys were more likely to hesitate than with the reward-only task, the researchers found. But that changed when the team homed in on two brain regions — the ventral striatum and the ventral pallidum — that are important for reward processing and motivation and found that nerve cell activity in the monkeys’ brains suggests the ventral striatum might detect a potentially unpleasant experience and subsequently suppress the ventral pallidum’s activity, making the animals hesitate. They used a targeted genetic technique to suppress signalling from the ventral striatum to the ventral pallidum. Although the suppression had little effect on the monkeys’ behaviour during the reward-only trials, it made them significantly more willing to start in the face of a potentially unpleasant outcome. The suppression did not, however, change how the animals weighed reward against punishment. Future research could build on the findings to develop treatments for mental disorders that are often accompanied by a lack of motivation, such as depression and schizophrenia. For instance, drugs or deep brain stimulation might be able to modify the pathway between the ventral striatum and the ventral pallidum. The discovery might also help psychotherapists tailor cognitive behavioral therapy to their clients. 32. Why does the author mention typing or washing dishes in paragraph 1? A. To explain a brain disease. B. To compare different duties. C. To show how to finish tasks. D. To introduce a common problem. 33. The “motivation brake” works through ______. A. the desire for reward. B. the fear of punishment. C. the memory of previous efforts. D. the interaction of two brain parts. 34. Why were the monkeys more willing to start after the treatment? A. Their desire for rewards increased. B. Their judgment of risk was changed. C. Their fear of punishment disappeared. D. Their “motivation brake” was disabled. 35. What could the research findings be applied to? A. Treating mental illnesses. B. Improving memory skills. C. Training laboratory animals. D. Removing unpleasant feelings. 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。 In an age of endless low-quality information, it’s time to fight our instinct to seek out and absorb all we can. If social media were a literal ecosystem, it would be about as healthy as a polluted river. In 2026, nothing comparable to environmental protection exists for our befouled media landscape. ____36____ Fortunately, there’s a way: critical ignoring. Critical ignoring was born of research on how the skills of professional fact-checkers could be taught to young people. Kids and adults alike need the ability to quickly evaluate the truth of a statement and the reliability of its source. ____37____ Here’s the quick-and-dirty on how to start practicing critical ignoring in the year ahead. First, realize that critical thinking has become a liability. For most of human history, information was in short supply. Our innate curiosity drives us to spend more time-consuming internet nonsense than we should. ____38____Attention merchants and malicious actors have been gifted what they wanted, our attention. Second, remember that your attention is a scarce resource. A 2021 study found that just 30 minutes of phone scrolling tires us out psychologically, reducing our ability to exercise. Problems managing our attention are so widespread they’ve spawned high-tech remedies. ____39____ One easy tactic: Decide how much time you want to spend on screens in advance, then set a timer. Third, recognize that ‘true enough’ is dangerous. The tendency of chatbots to lie to us might seem AI-specific, but it’s part of a much bigger phenomenon. ____40____ Social media has trained users to rely on fluency and coherence as proxies for credibility. We are being lulled into accepting “true enough” as proxies for actual truth-while losing the habit of verifying information for ourselves. Finally, use the internet against itself. Finding truth in our media landscape requires new tools. Consider lateral reading. When encountering a new claim, rather than engage deeply with it, take a step back and use a quick search to discover what others are saying about it. A. But the simplest fixes are often the best. B. It’s ignoring after you’ve checked out some initial signals. C. It means it’s up to us, as individuals, to stop ingesting the pink slime of AI slop. D. Since then, the term has taken on a life of its own, becoming an umbrella for a set of skills. E. Investing critical thinking in sources that should have been ignored means we’ve been trapped. F. The generative-AI large language models have been trained to produce convincing results. G. So in both AI and social media, plausibility becomes a sufficient stopping condition for judgment. 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。 I was on a walk outside Symphony Hall, and the distance between Boston and California felt bigger than usual, as it had been weeks since I last called home. Surrounded by strangers, I felt ____41____ — like a background character in someone else’s city. That’s when I saw her standing alone at the crosswalk. As I crossed the street, our eyes met, and I smiled and waved. “Hi, I don’t speak Mandarin, but how can I help?” I asked. She smiled as if we were family, then showed me a ____42____ on her phone: the outside of Trader Joe’s. After I tried to give directions but only ____43____ her, I said, OK, “I’ll take you there myself.” She smiled and followed. Walking down the street, she said “xie xie” every few moments, and I ____44____ used Google Translate on my phone to ____45____ that it meant “Thank you.” She smiled; I smiled back. When we arrived, I asked if she needed anything else, and she ____46____ another picture on her phone — this time of bread. I laughed and nodded, and she pulled me into the store. We went straight to the bread ____47____, and she loaded five loaves into her bag, while I held her tote in the checkout line. The ____48____ looked at us and asked if we were related. I nodded, finding it ____49____ that way. She handed me a (n) ____50____, and though I tried to refuse, she insisted until I accepted. Saying goodbye, she gave me a tight ____51____ and tried to give me more bread, but I laughed and refused. We took selfies together, and after one more hug, she waved and walked away. We never ____52____ names; all I had to remember her by was that loaf of bread — a small gift that felt like something much ____53____. As I carried it home, I realized something had ____54____. In helping her find her way, I found some grounding of my own — a reminder that kindness can ____55____ us when we feel most lost, even without a shared language to guide us. 41. A. exhausted B. lost C. anxious D. awkward 42. A. map B. message C. picture D. notice 43. A. helped B. confused C. excited D. troubled 44. A. eventually B. hesitantly C. quickly D. carefully 45. A. learn B. recognize C. ensure D. prove 46. A. looked up B. came across C. pulled up D. turned to 47. A. store B. stand C. cart D. factory 48. A. cashier B. clerk C. customer D. manager 49. A. funnier B. harder C. stranger D. easier 50. A. receipt B. loaf C. envelope D. bag 51. A. hug B. nod C. wave D. smile 52. A. called B. mentioned C. forgot D. exchanged 53. A. warmer B. shallower C. bigger D. sweeter 54. A. emerged B. ceased C. improved D. shifted 55. A. connect B. Shape C. refresh D. accompany 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。 China’s intangible cultural heritage workshops, ____56____ are proving to be powerful forces for rural revitalization, have preserved traditional crafts, created jobs and boosted local economies, with over 11,000 such workshops in operation according to official data. These workshops, ____57____ (distribute) across 2,005 county-level regions, have generated employment for more than 1.2 million people in related industries. Notably, over 4,300 workshops operate directly in villages, ____58____ (provide) flexible work arrangements particularly suited for elderly residents, women, and people with disabilities through home-based production ____59____ daily wage models. The government has actively promoted the role of intangible cultural heritage in cultural preservation and economic development. In December 2021, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and other central government departments issued a policy document ____60____ (specific) guiding the establishment and operation of these workshops, emphasizing talent cultivation, job creation, and industrial support. At the local level, 18 provinces have introduced policies ____61____ (support) and manage these workshops, offering funding, marketing assistance and resource coordination. For example, in Zhejiang province, the Xiaoshan district of Hangzhou city has paired workshops ____62____ villages. The provincial-level Xiaoshan pickled radish intangible cultural heritage workshop has connected over 40,000 farmers through contract-based production, generating ____63____ output value of 300 million yuan ($41.85 million) in 2024. Remarkably, the number of national-level intangible cultural heritage inheritors ____64____ (grow) to nearly 4,000 by March 2025, reflecting the ____65____ (effective) of these preservation efforts. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66. 假定你是李华，你在学校英文论坛上看到有同学发帖，认为教学楼周围的鸟鸣声影响了学习生活，建议拆除附近的鸟巢。请你写一则回帖，内容包括：1. 你的看法；2. 你的建议。 注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 67. 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。 Asher loved spending time in his grandfather’s garden. Every evening, he would carefully hold the watering can as his grandfather showed him how to pour just the right amount on each plant. “These plants need us, Asher,” Grandpa always said. “If we take care of them, they will take care of us.” Asher loved plants. He loved their bright green leaves, their gentle dancing in the wind, and how they smelled fresh after the rain. Plants made him feel calm and safe. However, when it came to people, Asher was not as confident. At school, he was one of the quietest kids. When other kids laughed and played loudly, he often sat quietly, unsure if he should join. One afternoon during break, Asher walked past the big oak tree (橡树) near the playground. A group of kids stood nearby, pulling leaves from its branches and throwing them into the air. “Look! Leaf rain!” one of them laughed. Asher’s chest tightened. He felt angry. He loved trees. He knew how important leaves were for them. He wanted to say something, but fear held him back. He worried that the others might laugh or ignore him. After a moment, he turned away and left without saying a word. That evening, Asher sat in the garden with his grandfather, watering the plants like always, but his mind was not at peace. His silence didn’t escape Grandpa. After some time, Asher shared what had happened at school and how he felt. He explained that he wanted to protect the tree but did not feel brave enough. His grandfather listened carefully. He told Asher that courage does not mean being fearless. It means doing what is right, even when fear is present. He reminded Asher that change often begins with one small voice and one brave choice. Those words replayed in Asher’s mind all night. 注意：(1)续写词数应为150个左右；(2)请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1 The next day during break, Asher saw the same kids pulling leaves just like before. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2 The kids soon agreed to Asher’s suggestion. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 湖北鄂东南联盟学校2026年5月模拟考试高三英语试卷 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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When does Manuel prefer to make the meeting? A. This Friday. B. Next Monday. C. Next Wednesday. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: Nick, has Manuel said if he can make the meeting next Monday? M: Not really. He said he prefers next Wednesday, but he wants to check with his secretary first. W: Wednesday is fine, but please tell him he’ll need to get back to us by this Friday. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where does the man suggest placing the lamp? A. Behind the sofa. B. To the left of the sofa. C. To the left of the door. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: We can put the new lamp to the left of the door. M: But there’s nowhere to plug it in. How about to the left of the sofa? W: We’d have to move the table. Maybe behind the sofa. M: But we won’t see it there. Let’s just move the table. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the woman looking for? A. A drugstore. B. A fruit market. C. A bookstore. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: Is that a drugstore over there, next to the fruit market? M: I don’t think so. It looks like a bookstore to me, but it’s too far away to tell. W: You’re right. Let’s keep looking on the next street. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is wrong with the plant? A. It needs watering at present. B. It is not getting enough sunshine. C. It should be moved into a large pot. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: It doesn’t look as though these plants have been watered for a long time. M: I came around with the watering pot just two days ago. Are you sure the leaves are getting enough light? W: Maybe that’s the answer. Can you help me move this plant closer to the window? 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman want to do next? A. Put the washing out. B. Wash some clothes. C. Go to the grocer’s. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: We need some groceries and there’s also the washing to hang out. M: I’ll get the groceries and you handle the washing. W: Why don’t you hang out the washing for a change? I feel like getting out for a bit of fresh air. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What has happened to the company? A. It has closed most of the plants. B. It has moved from Manila to Dubai. C. It has been sold to another business. 7. How will the employees be treated? A. Some of them will be fired. B. Most of them will be reemployed. C. A few of them will be forced to retire. 【答案】6. C 7. B 【解析】 【原文】W: How has the takeover affected the company? M: Well, the new owner is going to close down a plant in Manila and another in Dubai. About 300 people are going to lose their jobs. W: That’s terrible. M: Actually, it’s not quite as bad as it seems. Most of the staff will be offered jobs in other plants and the rest could take early retirement. W: So there are no forced lay-offs? M: No. W: That’s good news. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What did the man forget to buy? A. Sugar. B. Cookies. C. Coffee. 9. What did the woman just do? A. She cleaned the kitchen. B. She painted the bathroom. C. She returned her library books. 【答案】8. B 9. A 【解析】 【原文】M: I got the steaks you wanted, and the coffee and sugar, too. W: What about the cookies? M: Oh, it slipped my mind. Sorry. Anyhow, I’m going to the pet store now. W: Did you return my library books? M: Yeah, I went to the library before I got the groceries. What about you? Have you started painting the bathroom yet? W: Not yet. I just tried to make everything in the kitchen spotless. It looks very nice now. M: OK, I’ll call you from the pet store. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. Why doesn’t the woman take the direct flight? A. It is too early. B. She wants to visit Chicago. C. It’s much more expensive. 11. When does the woman’s flight leave? A. On Saturday afternoon. B. On Sunday morning. C. On Sunday evening. 12. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At Walt Disney World. B. At the travel agency. C. On the plane. 【答案】10. C 11. B 12. B 【解析】 【原文】M: How may I assist you today? W: I am interested in visiting Walt Disney World, but I have never been there before. Could you provide me with some information regarding flights to Florida? M: Certainly. Would you prefer first class, business class, or tourist class? W: Tourist class, of course. I would like the most affordable fare available. M: Very well. Is this for a one-way trip or a round trip? W: A round trip. I plan to depart on Sunday, the 12th and return on Saturday, the 18th. M: There is an exceptionally low fare available at $345; however, it requires a layover in Chicago. Alternatively, there is a direct, nonstop flight priced at $680. W: The former is acceptable. M: OK. That would be Flight 690, departing at 8:15 a.m. on Sunday, the 12th and arriving in Orlando at 12:15 p.m. W: That sounds perfect. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. What are the speakers mainly discussing? A. What jobs they’re suitable for. B. Where they can find job information. C. What they can do to prepare for interviews. 14. What do we know about the woman? A. She enjoys socializing. B. She has got two job offers. C. She dislikes art. 15. How does the man feel about the results of his job test? A. Excited. B. Unexpected. C. Worried. 16. What does the woman advise the man to do? A. Improve his artistic skills. B. Start his own business in advertising. C. Look for a job in an advertising company. 【答案】13. A 14. A 15. B 16. C 【解析】 【原文】W: I did that job test the other day and it gave me two different possibilities. I can either try to find a job in a restaurant as a waitress or go to a retirement home as a volunteer to read to older people. I don’t see the connection. M: The first thing I think about is that you have good interpersonal skills and like people. W: Yeah, I guess so. M: Both of those jobs take that kind of talent. Which one do you prefer? W: Well, working at a retirement home is something I’d like. M: Then you should try for that. W: How about you? M: I used to consider myself a typical guy with a background in engineering. But according to my results, I should make use of my artistic skills, but I’m not sure where to begin. W: Then I think a position in an advertising company would be a perfect fit for you. They’re always looking for people with all-around abilities. M: Really? I’m really nervous about going for an interview. W: We’re all nervous, but that adds to the excitement. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. What will the visitors have to do first when walking into the museum? A. Put on boots. B. Register their names. C. Listen to a talk about climate. 18. What can the visitors see on all the walls of the museum? A. Informative posters. B. Photos of huge blocks of ice. C. Descriptions of the exhibition. 19. What can the visitors use the computers to do in the exhibition? A. Talk with famous scientists online. B. Search the most up-to-date information. C. Email their friends about global warming. 20. What is the main purpose of the exhibition? A. To explain the reasons for global warming. B. To raise public awareness of global warming. C. To show the latest information on global warming. 【答案】17. A 18. A 19. C 20. B 【解析】 【原文】W: Now, I want to tell you about a fantastic new exhibition at the Science Museum. It’s called “A Changing World” and it is all about global warming. You don’t need to sign your name at the entrance because they have applied the facial recognition system. The first thing you’ll notice when you walk in is hundreds of pairs of Wellington boots. Everyone needs to put on a pair of these because the whole exhibition area is flooded with water. The idea is to show what will happen if sea levels continue to rise. It really makes you think! One of the best exhibitions is the one about the Arctic. In this room there is a huge block of ice, which is slowly becoming liquid. There are also a number of photographs, which show really clearly how the sea ice is disappearing year after year. As you walk around the exhibition, you’ll see that all over the walls there are posters which explain the causes and effects of global warming. The content was written especially for this exhibition by a number of well-known scientists, so you can be sure you are getting the most up-to-date information possible. At the end of the exhibition there are some computers. You can use these to send emails, either to politicians, telling them what you want them to do, or to a friend. You can let them know what you have learned or give them some advice on what they can do to stop global warming. 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 We are pleased to announce that entries for Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon (TTOM) are now open! Widely regarded as the world’s most beautiful marathon, the event will return to Cape Town soon. Our history and vision Originating as the Celtic 35 Mile Road Race in 1970, TTOM has grown into a premier national sporting institution that contributes significantly to the economy of the Western Cape. It is best known for its breathtaking 56 km ultra marathon route, which guides runners along Chapman’s Peak, one of the world’s most spectacular coastal drives. Beyond its economic impact, for over half a century, the race has tested endurance, united global runners, and woven itself into South Africa’s sporting soul. This year’s edition aims not only to honor this rich legacy but also to elevate the standards of excellence and inclusivity, placing every runner at the heart of the experience. Event information Ultra Marathon Half Marathon Event Date April 11th April 12th Start Venue Newlands Swimming Pool, Main Road, Newlands Newlands Swimming Pool, Main Road, Newlands Finish Venue UCT Rugby Fields, Upper Campus, Rondebosch UCT Rugby Fields, Upper Campus, Rondebosch Cut-off Time 7 hours 3 hours 30 minutes Entry Fees Licensed SA Athletes: R840.00 Unlicensed SA Athletes: Not eligible Rest of Africa Athletes: R1030.00 International Athletes: R3080.00 Licensed SA Athletes: R450.00 Unlicensed SA Athletes: R525.00* Rest of Africa Athletes: R830.00 International Athletes: R2160.00 *Temporary license fee included. Don’t miss out All Ultra Marathon and Half Marathon entrants will receive an exclusive event T-shirt as part of the entry fee. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this iconic event and secure your commemorative T-shirt! For detailed information and step-by-step registration instructions, please visit the official website. 21. What makes TTOM stand out according to the text? A. Its free T-shirts for all participants. B. Its status as the oldest marathon in the world. C. Its ultra marathon route along a coastal drive. D. Its role in promoting South Africa’s economy. 22. What is the cost of the temporary license for the Half Marathon? A. R75. B. R450. C. R525 D. R830. 23. What is the main purpose of the text? A. To compare two types of marathon events. B. To promote Cape Town as a tourist destination. C. To call for entries and provide key information. D. To analyze the economic impact of a sports event. 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. C 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍双洋马拉松开启报名通道，讲述赛事发展历史、举办意义，同时详细公布比赛时间、起止地点、关门时长、报名费用等赛事信息，并告知报名福利与查询详情的渠道。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据原文第二段“It is best known for its breathtaking 56 km ultra marathon route, which guides runners along Chapman’s Peak, one of the world’s most spectacular coastal drives.(它以令人惊叹的56公里超级马拉松赛道闻名，这条赛道带领跑者途经世界上最壮美的滨海公路之一的查普曼峰。)”可知，沿着滨海公路设置的超级马拉松赛道是该赛事脱颖而出的原因。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据原文Entry Fees板块“Unlicensed SA Athletes: R525.00*; *Temporary license fee included.(无南非运动执照运动员费用：525兰特，内含临时执照费用) 以及Licensed SA Athletes: R450.00 (持证南非运动员费用450兰特)”可知，计算得出临时执照费用为75兰特。 【23题详解】 推理判断题。根据原文第一段“We are pleased to announce that entries for Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon (TTOM) are now open!(我们很高兴地宣布，双洋马拉松赛事报名现已开启！)”以及后文罗列各类赛事关键信息可知，本文主要目的是号召大家报名参赛并提供各项核心赛事信息。 B Who will take care of grandma and grandpa when no one is available? This question is becoming urgent as the population ages rapidly and fewer children are being born. For many families, the answer might soon be a robot. This might sound like science fiction, but the reasons are practical, mainly financial. Hiring a caregiver is often too expensive for most families, sometimes costing two or three times more than a humanoid robot, which is estimated at about S20, 000. I believe that robots will assume the care of many elderly people. A robot could potentially be a one-time expense, requiring minimal maintenance and receiving updates through cloud computing technology. And it could function around the clock. I’ve treated elderly patients who had been found wandering the streets or severely dehydrated because of gaps in care. A tireless robot — made possible by improved battery life and the ability to self-charge — could mitigate such problems. Reliable robotic companions could also accompany seniors outside the home for walks or to community events, enhancing rather than weakening their social connections. Furthermore, while actual human contact is preferable, it has real drawbacks. Human caregivers can lose their tempers, but robots are unlikely to have that problem. In a recent study, observers found AI-generated responses to be more empathetic and compassionate than those of humans — a surprising but telling result. A robot with AI-assisted voice technology could potentially understand emotion and intent, clarify instructions, and respond to commands in real time. But where does that leave us? If I know that grandma has her robot, will I opt not to drop by after work when I’m exhausted? Will the neighbors stop checking on her? As her faculties fail, will she feel more at ease with the robot than with her family? 24. What is a robot’s main practical advantage in eldercare? A. Its lower long-term cost. B. Its ability to show friendship. C. Its simple setup and operation. D. Its guarantee of total safety. 25. What does the underlined word “mitigate” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Reduce. B. Cause. C. Ignore. D. Discover. 26. What does the author imply by citing the AI study in paragraph 4? A. The urgent need to replace human care B. The potential of AI in showing empathy. C. The general weakness of human caregivers. D. The importance of human emotional interaction. 27. How does the author sound in the last paragraph? A. Angry and accusatory. B. Reflective and concerned. C. Indifferent and dismissive. D. Sympathetic and confused. 【答案】24. A 25. A 26. B 27. B 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍在人口老龄化背景下，陪护机器人有望照顾老人，介绍了养老机器人经济实惠、全天陪护、情绪共情等诸多优势，同时也反思了机器人养老可能带来的亲情疏远等现实问题。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据原文第二段“This might sound like science fiction, but the reasons are practical, mainly financial. Hiring a caregiver is often too expensive for most families, sometimes costing two or three times more than a humanoid robot, which is estimated at about $20,000.(这听起来或许像科幻故事，但背后的原因很现实，主要是经济方面的原因。对大多数家庭来说，雇佣护工往往花销巨大，费用有时是人形机器人价格的两三倍，人形机器人售价约为两万美元。)”可知，养老机器人最实用的优势是长期使用成本更低。 【25题详解】 词句猜测题。根据原文第三段“I’ve treated elderly patients who had been found wandering the streets or severely dehydrated because of gaps in care. A tireless robot — made possible by improved battery life and the ability to self-charge — could mitigate such problems.(我曾救治过因照料缺位而流落街头或是严重脱水的老年病患。续航提升且可自主充电的不知疲倦的机器人能够mitigate这类问题。)”可知，续航提升且可自主充电的不知疲倦的机器人能够照料老人，从而减少因照料缺位而流落街头或是严重脱水的老年人，故mitigate此处含义为减少、缓解。 【26题详解】 推理判断题。根据原文第四段“In a recent study, observers found AI-generated responses to be more empathetic and compassionate than those of humans — a surprising but telling result.(在近期一项研究中，研究人员发现人工智能给出的回应比人类更富有同理心与同情心，这一结果出人意料却极具说服力。)”可知，作者引用这项研究意在表明人工智能在共情方面具备很大潜力。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据原文最后一段“But where does that leave us? If I know that grandma has her robot, will I opt not to drop by after work when I’m exhausted? Will the neighbors stop checking on her?(但这会让我们处于何种境地？倘若知道奶奶有机器人陪伴，身心疲惫的我下班后还会顺路前去探望吗？邻居们还会时常前去关心她吗？)” 可知，作者结尾语气充满思考，同时对此类现象心存担忧。 C An ant that can turn carbon dioxide in the air into dolomite stone in its outer covering may hold clues to how humans can capture greenhouse gases to prevent climate disaster. Fungus-farming ants search for vegetation to feed fungi (真菌) grown inside their homes, which serve as their main food source. The large density of ants and fungi can result in high concentrations of CO2 inside the nests. In 2020, Cameron Currie at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his colleagues found that the ant species Acromyrmex echinatior puts a carbonate biomineral into its armour through a symbiotic (共生的) relationship with Pseudonocardia bacteria, which turn CO2 into rock using chemical processes that are not yet fully understood. Now the team has discovered that another fungus-farming ant Sericomyrmex amabilis from Central and South America can do the same without symbiotic bacteria, becoming the first known animal to have developed this ability. Remarkably, the mineral they make is dolomite, which is extremely difficult for chemists to produce in the lab. Dolomite rocks, such as those found in Italy’s Dolomite mountains, require millions of years and complex geological processes for calcium and magnesium atoms to line up perfectly. Yet the ants do this quickly and effortlessly, without high temperatures, says team member Hongjie Li of Zhejiang University in China. For fungus-farming ants, turning CO2 into stone solves two problems: strengthening the ants’ outer covering and preventing the build-up of toxic (有毒的) CO2 inside the colony. “We have discovered a natural system that has evolved, over millions of years, to reduce the toxic accumulation of atmospheric CO2 in an ant colony,” Currie says. In an effort to counteract global warming, scientists are exploring techniques for transforming atmospheric CO2 into carbonate minerals. “These ants are the first animal shown to be engaging in such a process, offering exciting potential as a model for human efforts,” says Currie. Cody Freas at the University of Toulouse, France, who wasn’t part of the study, describes the ants’ ability to turn CO2 into dolomite as a “remarkable adaptation.” “Individuals take on the role of living carbon scrubbers, turning atmospheric CO2 into a protective mineral armour,” he says. “This two-way solution both helps the ants control their nest atmosphere and create a bioengineered physical defence.” 28. What is the primary purpose of paragraph 2? A. To describe the diet of fungus-farming ants. B. To introduce a central problem that the ants face. C. To compare different species of fungus-farming ants. D. To prove that ant nests are harmful to the environment. 29. How is Sericomyrmex amabilis different from the other fungus-farming ant? A. It acts on its own. B. It eats special fungi. C. It lives underground. D. It works with bacteria. 30. Why does the author mention dolomite’s slow formation? A. To explain why dolomite is valuable. B. To show the ants have beaten nature. C. To highlight how efficient the ants are. D. To prove nature works better than labs. 31. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Tiny Ants: A Potential Solution to a Giant Problem B. Carbon Capture: Is Symbiotic Bacteria Our Only Hope? C. Dolomite: How Can Fungus-Farming Ants Make Rocks? D. Fungus-Farming Ants: A Surprisingly Complex Lifestyle 【答案】28. B 29. A 30. C 31. A 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了两种切叶蚁能将巢穴中的二氧化碳转化为白云石，用于强化自身外壳并减少有毒气体积累。其中一种蚂蚁无需共生细菌即可完成这一过程，为人类捕捉温室气体、应对气候变化提供了潜在的生物模型。 【28题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“The large density of ants and fungi can result in high concentrations of CO2 inside the nests. (高密度的蚂蚁和真菌会导致巢穴内二氧化碳浓度升高。)”可知，蚂蚁和真菌的大量聚集会导致巢内二氧化碳浓度过高，这是一个需要解决的问题。因此，第二段的主要目的是介绍蚂蚁面临的核心问题。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“In 2020, Cameron Currie at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his colleagues found that the ant species Acromyrmex echinatior puts a carbonate biomineral into its armour through a symbiotic (共生的) relationship with Pseudonocardia bacteria, which turn CO2 into rock using chemical processes that are not yet fully understood. (2020年，威斯康星大学麦迪逊分校的卡梅隆·柯里及其同事发现，一种名为刺顶切叶蚁的蚂蚁通过与假诺卡氏菌的共生关系，将一种碳酸盐生物矿物融入其外壳中。这种细菌利用尚未完全被科学界理解的化学过程，将二氧化碳转化为岩石。)”以及第四段中“Now the team has discovered that another fungus-farming ant Sericomyrmex amabilis from Central and South America can do the same without symbiotic bacteria, becoming the first known animal to have developed this ability. (如今研究团队发现，中南美洲的另一种培菌蚁可爱丝切叶蚁无需依靠共生细菌就能完成同样转化，它也是目前已知首个进化出该项本领的动物。)”可知，可爱丝切叶蚁与其他真菌蚂蚁的不同之处在于它不需要细菌帮助，能独立完成这一过程。 【30题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中“Dolomite rocks, such as those found in Italy’s Dolomite mountains, require millions of years and complex geological processes for calcium and magnesium atoms to line up perfectly. Yet the ants do this quickly and effortlessly, without high temperatures, says team member Hongjie Li of Zhejiang University in China. (像意大利多洛米蒂山脉中的白云岩，需要历经数百万年、经过复杂地质作用，钙原子与镁原子才能规整排列。而浙江大学的李宏杰研究员表示，蚂蚁无需高温，就能轻松快速完成这一过程。)”可知，作者提到白云石形成缓慢是为了与蚂蚁快速高效的能力形成对比，突出蚂蚁的效率之高。 【31题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其根据倒数第二段中““These ants are the first animal shown to be engaging in such a process, offering exciting potential as a model for human efforts,” says Currie. (柯里表示：“这类蚂蚁是目前首个被发现能完成该转化过程的动物，也为人类相关研究提供了极具价值的借鉴思路。”)”可知，全文围绕蚂蚁能将二氧化碳转化为白云石这一能力展开，最后两段明确指出这为人类应对全球变暖提供了潜在模型，A选项“Tiny Ants: A Potential Solution to a Giant Problem (小蚂蚁：大问题的潜在解决方案)”最能概括文章主旨，适合作为文章的标题。 D Sometimes the hardest part of doing an unpleasant task is simply getting started — typing the first sentence of a report, lifting the first dish in a piled-up sink, or just getting off the couch to exercise. The obstacle isn’t necessarily a lack of interest in completing the task, but the brain’s resistance to taking the first step. Now, scientists may have identified the neural (神经的) circuit behind this resistance, and a way to ease it. In a study published in Current Biology, researchers describe a pathway in the brain that seems to act as a “motivation brake”, reducing the drive to begin a task. When the team selectively suppressed (抑制) this circuit in macaque monkeys, goal-directed behavior rebounded. To conduct the study, Ken-ichi Amemori, a neuroscientist at Kyoto University in Japan, and his colleagues trained two thirsty macaques to perform two distinct decision-making tasks. Completing one of them earned a monkey a reward of water, but the other gave the animal water plus a punishment — an unpleasant blow of air to the face. When presented with the task that also involved punishment, the monkeys were more likely to hesitate than with the reward-only task, the researchers found. But that changed when the team homed in on two brain regions — the ventral striatum and the ventral pallidum — that are important for reward processing and motivation and found that nerve cell activity in the monkeys’ brains suggests the ventral striatum might detect a potentially unpleasant experience and subsequently suppress the ventral pallidum’s activity, making the animals hesitate. They used a targeted genetic technique to suppress signalling from the ventral striatum to the ventral pallidum. Although the suppression had little effect on the monkeys’ behaviour during the reward-only trials, it made them significantly more willing to start in the face of a potentially unpleasant outcome. The suppression did not, however, change how the animals weighed reward against punishment. Future research could build on the findings to develop treatments for mental disorders that are often accompanied by a lack of motivation, such as depression and schizophrenia. For instance, drugs or deep brain stimulation might be able to modify the pathway between the ventral striatum and the ventral pallidum. The discovery might also help psychotherapists tailor cognitive behavioral therapy to their clients. 32. Why does the author mention typing or washing dishes in paragraph 1? A. To explain a brain disease. B. To compare different duties. C. To show how to finish tasks. D. To introduce a common problem. 33. The “motivation brake” works through ______. A. the desire for reward. B. the fear of punishment. C. the memory of previous efforts. D. the interaction of two brain parts. 34. Why were the monkeys more willing to start after the treatment? A. Their desire for rewards increased. B. Their judgment of risk was changed. C. Their fear of punishment disappeared. D. Their “motivation brake” was disabled. 35. What could the research findings be applied to? A. Treating mental illnesses. B. Improving memory skills. C. Training laboratory animals. D. Removing unpleasant feelings. 【答案】32. D 33. D 34. D 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了科学家发现大脑中存在一个“动机刹车”回路，它会使人在面对不愉快任务时难以开始行动。通过抑制这一神经通路，实验中的猴子能更积极地开始任务，该发现有望用于治疗抑郁症等精神疾病。 【32题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“Sometimes the hardest part of doing an unpleasant task is simply getting started — typing the first sentence of a report, lifting the first dish in a piled-up sink, or just getting off the couch to exercise. (有时，做一件不喜欢的任务时，最难的部分仅仅是“开始”——比如打出报告的第一句话、端起堆在水槽里的第一个盘子，或者仅仅是离开沙发去锻炼。)”可知，作者列举写报告、洗碗、起身运动这些事例是为了说明开始一项不喜欢的任务往往是最困难的部分，这是一个普遍存在的问题。因此，作者提到这些例子是为了介绍一个常见的问题。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“In a study published in Current Biology, researchers describe a pathway in the brain that seems to act as a “motivation brake”, reducing the drive to begin a task. (在一项发表于《当代生物学》的研究中，研究人员描述了一条大脑中的神经通路，它似乎充当着“动机刹车”的作用，会削弱人们开始执行任务的驱动力。)”以及第四段中“But that changed when the team homed in on two brain regions — the ventral striatum and the ventral pallidum — that are important for reward processing and motivation and found that nerve cell activity in the monkeys’ brains suggests the ventral striatum might detect a potentially unpleasant experience and subsequently suppress the ventral pallidum’s activity, making the animals hesitate. (但当研究团队将焦点集中在两个大脑区域——腹侧纹状体和腹侧苍白球（这两个区域对奖励处理和动机至关重要）时，情况发生了变化。他们发现，猴子大脑中的神经细胞活动表明，腹侧纹状体可能会察觉到潜在的不愉快体验，进而抑制腹侧苍白球的活动，从而导致猴子犹豫不决。)”可知，“动机刹车”是通过两个脑区的相互作用来工作的。 【34题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中“They used a targeted genetic technique to suppress signalling from the ventral striatum to the ventral pallidum. Although the suppression had little effect on the monkeys’ behaviour during the reward-only trials, it made them significantly more willing to start in the face of a potentially unpleasant outcome. (他们使用了一种靶向基因技术来抑制从腹侧纹状体到腹侧苍白球的信号传递。尽管这种抑制在仅有奖励的试验中对猴子的行为几乎没有影响，但它使它们在面对潜在不愉快结果时，明显更愿意开始行动。)”可知，通过抑制两个脑区之间的信号传递，这相当于“关闭”了动机刹车，使猴子在面对可能不愉快的结果时更愿意开始行动。 【35题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Future research could build on the findings to develop treatments for mental disorders that are often accompanied by a lack of motivation, such as depression and schizophrenia. (未来的研究可以基于这些发现，开发针对那些常伴随缺乏动机的精神障碍（如抑郁症和精神分裂症）的治疗方法。)”可知，这项研究结果可用于治疗伴随缺乏动机的精神疾病，如抑郁症和精神分裂症。 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。 In an age of endless low-quality information, it’s time to fight our instinct to seek out and absorb all we can. If social media were a literal ecosystem, it would be about as healthy as a polluted river. In 2026, nothing comparable to environmental protection exists for our befouled media landscape. ____36____ Fortunately, there’s a way: critical ignoring. Critical ignoring was born of research on how the skills of professional fact-checkers could be taught to young people. Kids and adults alike need the ability to quickly evaluate the truth of a statement and the reliability of its source. ____37____ Here’s the quick-and-dirty on how to start practicing critical ignoring in the year ahead. First, realize that critical thinking has become a liability. For most of human history, information was in short supply. Our innate curiosity drives us to spend more time-consuming internet nonsense than we should. ____38____Attention merchants and malicious actors have been gifted what they wanted, our attention. Second, remember that your attention is a scarce resource. A 2021 study found that just 30 minutes of phone scrolling tires us out psychologically, reducing our ability to exercise. Problems managing our attention are so widespread they’ve spawned high-tech remedies. ____39____ One easy tactic: Decide how much time you want to spend on screens in advance, then set a timer. Third, recognize that ‘true enough’ is dangerous. The tendency of chatbots to lie to us might seem AI-specific, but it’s part of a much bigger phenomenon. ____40____ Social media has trained users to rely on fluency and coherence as proxies for credibility. We are being lulled into accepting “true enough” as proxies for actual truth-while losing the habit of verifying information for ourselves. Finally, use the internet against itself. Finding truth in our media landscape requires new tools. Consider lateral reading. When encountering a new claim, rather than engage deeply with it, take a step back and use a quick search to discover what others are saying about it. A. But the simplest fixes are often the best. B. It’s ignoring after you’ve checked out some initial signals. C. It means it’s up to us, as individuals, to stop ingesting the pink slime of AI slop. D. Since then, the term has taken on a life of its own, becoming an umbrella for a set of skills. E. Investing critical thinking in sources that should have been ignored means we’ve been trapped. F. The generative-AI large language models have been trained to produce convincing results. G. So in both AI and social media, plausibility becomes a sufficient stopping condition for judgment. 【答案】36. C 37. D 38. E 39. A 40. G 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述如今劣质信息泛滥，媒体环境杂乱，引出批判性忽视这一应对方法，并从转变思维、珍惜注意力、辨清虚假信息、巧用网络工具四个方面，介绍践行该方法的具体做法。 【36题详解】 根据前文“In 2026, nothing comparable to environmental protection exists for our befouled media landscape.(在2026年，尚且没有类似环境保护的举措来整治污浊的媒体环境。)”以及后文“Fortunately, there’s a way: critical ignoring.(幸运的是，我们有一个办法：批判性忽视。)”可知，前文点明缺少外界治理手段，后文引出解决办法，空格处衔接上下文，强调需要我们个人主动行动。选项C“It means it’s up to us, as individuals, to stop ingesting the pink slime of AI slop.(这意味着作为个体，我们得主动停止接收人工智能产出的劣质信息。)”契合语境。 【37题详解】 根据前文“Critical ignoring was born of research on how the skills of professional fact-checkers could be taught to young people.(批判性忽视起源于一项研究，该研究探究如何向年轻人传授专业事实核查人员的相关技能。)”可知前文介绍该理念的起源，空格处承接上文，讲述这个词汇后续的发展变化。选项D“Since then, the term has taken on a life of its own, becoming an umbrella for a set of skills.(从那以后，这个说法独立发展开来，成为一系列相关技能的统称。)”衔接自然。 【38题详解】 根据前文“Our innate curiosity drives us to spend more time-consuming internet nonsense than we should.(我们与生俱来的好奇心，驱使我们耗费过多时间沉溺于网络无用信息。)”以及后文“Attention merchants and malicious actors have been gifted what they wanted, our attention.(博取注意力的商家和别有用心之人趁机获取了他们想要的东西 —— 我们的注意力。)”可知，此处讲述过度运用思辨思维在无用信息上带来的弊端——陷入被动局面。选项E“Investing critical thinking in sources that should have been ignored means we’ve been trapped.(把思辨思维耗费在本应无视的信息来源上，意味着我们已经陷入了圈套。)” 衔接上文耗费过多时间沉溺于网络无用信息，引出下文的结果。 【39题详解】 根据前文“Problems managing our attention are so widespread they’ve spawned high-tech remedies.(注意力管理难题十分普遍，也随之催生了各类高科技解决办法。)”以及后文“One easy tactic: Decide how much time you want to spend on screens in advance, then set a timer.(一个简单可行的办法：提前定下使用电子屏幕的时长，再设置计时器。)”可知，前文提及各类高端办法，后文介绍简单实用的方法，空格处起到过渡转折作用。选项A“But the simplest fixes are often the best.(但最简单的解决办法往往效果最好。)”承上启下。 【40题详解】 根据前文“The tendency of chatbots to lie to us might seem AI-specific, but it’s part of a much bigger phenomenon.(聊天机器人出现说谎的情况看似只是人工智能独有的问题，实则是一种更为普遍的现象。)”以及后文“Social media has trained users to rely on fluency and coherence as proxies for credibility.(社交媒体让用户习惯把语句通顺连贯当作判断信息可信的依据。)”可知，前文提到AI存在的问题，后文讲社交媒体。需要一个句子将AI和社交媒体联系起来，说明两者的共同问题。选项G“So in both AI and social media, plausibility becomes a sufficient stopping condition for judgment.(因此无论是人工智能领域还是社交媒体平台，内容看似合理通顺，就足以让人们停止深入判断。)”贴合上下文逻辑，说明在人工智能和社交媒体领域，看似合理通顺就容易让人停止判断、轻信内容。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I was on a walk outside Symphony Hall, and the distance between Boston and California felt bigger than usual, as it had been weeks since I last called home. Surrounded by strangers, I felt ____41____ — like a background character in someone else’s city. That’s when I saw her standing alone at the crosswalk. As I crossed the street, our eyes met, and I smiled and waved. “Hi, I don’t speak Mandarin, but how can I help?” I asked. She smiled as if we were family, then showed me a ____42____ on her phone: the outside of Trader Joe’s. After I tried to give directions but only ____43____ her, I said, OK, “I’ll take you there myself.” She smiled and followed. Walking down the street, she said “xie xie” every few moments, and I ____44____ used Google Translate on my phone to ____45____ that it meant “Thank you.” She smiled; I smiled back. When we arrived, I asked if she needed anything else, and she ____46____ another picture on her phone — this time of bread. I laughed and nodded, and she pulled me into the store. We went straight to the bread ____47____, and she loaded five loaves into her bag, while I held her tote in the checkout line. The ____48____ looked at us and asked if we were related. I nodded, finding it ____49____ that way. She handed me a (n) ____50____, and though I tried to refuse, she insisted until I accepted. Saying goodbye, she gave me a tight ____51____ and tried to give me more bread, but I laughed and refused. We took selfies together, and after one more hug, she waved and walked away. We never ____52____ names; all I had to remember her by was that loaf of bread — a small gift that felt like something much ____53____. As I carried it home, I realized something had ____54____. In helping her find her way, I found some grounding of my own — a reminder that kindness can ____55____ us when we feel most lost, even without a shared language to guide us. 41. A. exhausted B. lost C. anxious D. awkward 42. A. map B. message C. picture D. notice 43. A. helped B. confused C. excited D. troubled 44. A. eventually B. hesitantly C. quickly D. carefully 45. A. learn B. recognize C. ensure D. prove 46. A. looked up B. came across C. pulled up D. turned to 47. A. store B. stand C. cart D. factory 48. A. cashier B. clerk C. customer D. manager 49. A. funnier B. harder C. stranger D. easier 50. A. receipt B. loaf C. envelope D. bag 51. A. hug B. nod C. wave D. smile 52. A. called B. mentioned C. forgot D. exchanged 53. A. warmer B. shallower C. bigger D. sweeter 54. A. emerged B. ceased C. improved D. shifted 55. A. connect B. Shape C. refresh D. accompany 【答案】41. B 42. C 43. B 44. C 45. A 46. C 47. B 48. A 49. D 50. B 51. A 52. D 53. C 54. D 55. A 【解析】 【导语】文章介绍了作者在波士顿偶遇一位语言不通的中国女士，热心帮她找到商店并买面包，这次善意的互助经历让身处异乡的作者不再迷茫，领悟到善意能跨越语言、连接彼此。 【41题详解】 考查形容词。句意：置身陌生人之中，我感到迷茫 —— 就像别人城市里的一个背景角色。A. exhausted疲惫的；B. lost迷茫的；C. anxious焦虑的；D. awkward尴尬的。根据前文“the distance between Boston and California felt bigger than usual” 以及后文“like a background character in someone else’s city”可知，作者久未回家，在异乡感到迷茫。 【42题详解】 考查名词。句意：她笑得像家人一样，然后给我看手机上的一张照片：乔氏超市的外观。A. map地图；B. message信息；C. picture照片；D. notice通知。根据后文“another picture on her phone — this time of bread”可知，她是给作者看手机里的照片。 【43题详解】 考查动词。句意：我试着指路，但只会让她更困惑，于是我说，好吧，我亲自带你去。A. helped帮助；B. confused使困惑；C. excited使兴奋；D. troubled打扰。根据前文“I don’t speak Mandarin”可知，作者不会中文，指路只会让对方困惑。 【44题详解】 考查副词。句意：走在街上，她时不时说“谢谢”，我快速用手机谷歌翻译查看它的意思是“Thank you”。A. eventually最终；B. hesitantly犹豫地；C. quickly快速地；D. carefully仔细地。根据后文“used Google Translate on my phone”可知，作者想立刻明白对方的意思，所以快速用翻译软件。 【45题详解】 考查动词。句意同上。A. learn得知；B. recognize认出；C. ensure确保；D. prove证明。根据前文“she said “xie xie” every few moments”及后文“it meant “Thank you””可知，此处指作者通过翻译软件得知“xie xie”的含义。 【46题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：到达后，我问她还需要什么，她又在手机上调出一张照片 —— 这次是面包。A. looked up查阅；B. came across偶然遇到；C. pulled up调出（文件、图片等）；D. turned to求助于。根据后文“another picture on her phone” 可知，她在手机上调出照片。 【47题详解】 考查名词。句意：我们径直走到面包货架前，她往包里装了五个面包，而我在收银台帮她拿着大手提包。A. store商店；B. stand货架；C. cart购物车；D. factory工厂。根据前文“this time of bread”及“she pulled me into the store”可知，在超市里应该是走到面包货架前。 【48题详解】 考查名词。句意：收银员看着我们，问我们是不是亲戚。A. cashier收银员；B. clerk店员；C. customer顾客；D. manager经理。根据前文“in the checkout line”可知，在收银台的是收银员。 【49题详解】 考查形容词。句意：我点了点头，觉得这样更容易（让她安心）。A. funnier更有趣的；B. harder更难的；C. stranger更奇怪的；D. easier更容易的。根据前文“asked if we were related”可知，作者点头承认是亲戚，是为了让流程更顺畅，让对方安心。 【50题详解】 考查名词。句意：她递给我一个面包，尽管我试图拒绝，但她坚持直到我接受。A. receipt收据；B. loaf一条（面包）；C. envelope信封；D. bag包。根据后文“tried to give me more bread”可知，她给的是面包。 【51题详解】 考查名词。句意：道别时，她紧紧地拥抱了我，还想再给我些面包，但我笑着拒绝了。A. hug拥抱；B. nod点头；C. wave挥手；D. smile微笑。根据后文 “after one more hug”可知，她给了作者一个拥抱。 【52题详解】 考查动词。句意：我们从未交换过名字；我唯一记得她的就是那条面包 —— 一份小礼物，却感觉意义重大。A. called称呼；B. mentioned提及；C. forgot忘记；D. exchanged交换。根据后文“names; all I had to remember her by was that loaf of bread”可知，两人是陌生人，没有交换过名字，作者对她的记忆只有那条面包。 【53题详解】 考查形容词。句意同上。A. warmer更温暖的；B. shallower更肤浅的；C. bigger更大的；D. sweeter更甜的。根据前文“a small gift that felt like something much”可知，与small照应，这份小礼物承载的善意让它变得意义重大。 【54题详解】 考查动词。句意：当我拿着它回家时，我意识到有些东西已经改变了。A. emerged出现；B. ceased停止；C. improved改善；D. shifted改变。根据后文“In helping her find her way, I found some grounding of my own”可知，帮助别人后，作者的心境发生了改变。 【55题详解】 考查动词。句意：它提醒我们，当我们感到最迷茫时，善意能连接我们，即使没有共同的语言指引我们。A. connect连接；B. shape塑造；C. refresh使恢复活力；D. accompany陪伴。根据前文“I said, OK, “I’ll take you there myself””及“she loaded five loaves into her bag, while I held her tote in the checkout line”等内容可知，作者友善的帮助，不仅给予他人温暖，也给自己带来改变，说明善意跨越语言让陌生人彼此连接。 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。 China’s intangible cultural heritage workshops, ____56____ are proving to be powerful forces for rural revitalization, have preserved traditional crafts, created jobs and boosted local economies, with over 11,000 such workshops in operation according to official data. These workshops, ____57____ (distribute) across 2,005 county-level regions, have generated employment for more than 1.2 million people in related industries. Notably, over 4,300 workshops operate directly in villages, ____58____ (provide) flexible work arrangements particularly suited for elderly residents, women, and people with disabilities through home-based production ____59____ daily wage models. The government has actively promoted the role of intangible cultural heritage in cultural preservation and economic development. In December 2021, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and other central government departments issued a policy document ____60____ (specific) guiding the establishment and operation of these workshops, emphasizing talent cultivation, job creation, and industrial support. At the local level, 18 provinces have introduced policies ____61____ (support) and manage these workshops, offering funding, marketing assistance and resource coordination. For example, in Zhejiang province, the Xiaoshan district of Hangzhou city has paired workshops ____62____ villages. The provincial-level Xiaoshan pickled radish intangible cultural heritage workshop has connected over 40,000 farmers through contract-based production, generating ____63____ output value of 300 million yuan ($41.85 million) in 2024. Remarkably, the number of national-level intangible cultural heritage inheritors ____64____ (grow) to nearly 4,000 by March 2025, reflecting the ____65____ (effective) of these preservation efforts. 【答案】56. which 57. distributed 58. providing 59. and 60. specifically 61. to support 62. with 63. an 64. had grown 65. effectiveness 【解析】 【导语】这篇文章主要介绍中国非遗工坊助力乡村振兴的发展现状、就业带动作用、国家与地方出台的扶持政策，以及非遗传承取得的显著成效。 【56题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：事实证明，正有力助力乡村振兴的中国非遗工坊，传承了传统工艺、创造了就业岗位并带动了地方经济发展，官方数据显示目前已有超一万一千家此类工坊投入运营。此处是非限制性定语从句，先行词是workshops，指代事物，定语从句缺主语，关系代词用which。 【57题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这些分布在两千零五个县级区域内的工坊，已为相关行业一百二十多万人解决了就业问题。主语these workshops与distribute为被动关系，用过去分词distributed作后置定语。 【58题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：值得一提的是，四千三百多家工坊直接扎根乡村，通过居家生产和日薪务工两种模式，为老人、妇女及残障人士提供十分合适的灵活就业方式。provide和上文句子为逻辑主谓关系，用现在分词providing作伴随状语。 【59题详解】 考查并列连词。句意同上。home-based production与daily wage models是并列结构，用并列连词and连接。 【60题详解】 考查副词。句意：2021年12月，文化和旅游部等中央部门印发政策文件，专门指导这类工坊的创办与运营工作，着重强调人才培养、岗位创设与产业扶持。此处修饰动词guiding，要用副词形式specifically。 【61题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：地方层面已有十八个省份出台政策扶持并规范这类工坊发展，为其提供资金扶持、市场帮扶以及资源统筹调配。此处用动词不定式to support作目的状语，表出台政策的目的。 【62题详解】 考查介词。句意：例如浙江省杭州市萧山区推行工坊与乡村结对帮扶模式。固定搭配pair...with...意为“把……与……配对、结对”。 【63题详解】 考查冠词。句意：省级非遗萧山腌萝卜工坊依托订单生产模式联结四万余名农户，2024年创造出三亿元产值。output是以元音音素开头的名词，表泛指一笔产值，用不定冠词an。 【64题详解】 考查过去完成时。句意：截至2025年3月，国家级非遗传承人数量已增至近四千人，充分体现出各类保护工作取得的实效。by+过去时间是过去完成时标志，表示过去的过去，用过去完成时had grown。 【65题详解】 考查名词。句意同上。定冠词the后接名词作宾语，effective对应的名词形式为effectiveness。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66. 假定你是李华，你在学校英文论坛上看到有同学发帖，认为教学楼周围的鸟鸣声影响了学习生活，建议拆除附近的鸟巢。请你写一则回帖，内容包括：1. 你的看法；2. 你的建议。 注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Subject: My thoughts on the bird problem Hi everyone, I saw the post suggesting removing birds’ nests near our teaching building. I understand that birdsong can sometimes be distracting, but I don’t think we should destroy the nests. Birds are our little neighbors, and their songs bring life to our campus. Killing or driving them away would be cruel and harm nature. Instead, I have a few simple ideas. First, close the windows when you study — it greatly reduces the noise. Second, use soft earplugs if you are easily disturbed. Third, you could change your study time a little; birds usually sing most at dawn and dusk, not all day. Finally, maybe the school can plant trees a bit farther from the building to guide the birds away. Let’s try to live peacefully with nature. The birds are not our enemies — they are just singing their own songs. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生在学校英文论坛写回帖，针对同学提议拆除教学楼旁鸟巢、认为鸟鸣影响学习的观点发表个人看法，并提出合理解决建议。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 分心的：distracting → disturbing 破坏：destroy → ruin 减少：reduce → decrease 和平地：peacefully → harmoniously 2. 句式拓展 并列句变复合句 原句：Birds are our little neighbors, and their songs bring life to our campus. 拓展句：We all know that birds are our little neighbors, whose songs bring life to our campus. 【点睛】【高分句型 1】I understand that birdsong can sometimes be distracting, but I don’t think we should destroy the nests. (运用that引导宾语从句) 【高分句型 2】Second, use soft earplugs if you are easily disturbed. (运用了if引导的条件状语从句) 第二节（满分25分） 67. 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。 Asher loved spending time in his grandfather’s garden. Every evening, he would carefully hold the watering can as his grandfather showed him how to pour just the right amount on each plant. “These plants need us, Asher,” Grandpa always said. “If we take care of them, they will take care of us.” Asher loved plants. He loved their bright green leaves, their gentle dancing in the wind, and how they smelled fresh after the rain. Plants made him feel calm and safe. However, when it came to people, Asher was not as confident. At school, he was one of the quietest kids. When other kids laughed and played loudly, he often sat quietly, unsure if he should join. One afternoon during break, Asher walked past the big oak tree (橡树) near the playground. A group of kids stood nearby, pulling leaves from its branches and throwing them into the air. “Look! Leaf rain!” one of them laughed. Asher’s chest tightened. He felt angry. He loved trees. He knew how important leaves were for them. He wanted to say something, but fear held him back. He worried that the others might laugh or ignore him. After a moment, he turned away and left without saying a word. That evening, Asher sat in the garden with his grandfather, watering the plants like always, but his mind was not at peace. His silence didn’t escape Grandpa. After some time, Asher shared what had happened at school and how he felt. He explained that he wanted to protect the tree but did not feel brave enough. His grandfather listened carefully. He told Asher that courage does not mean being fearless. It means doing what is right, even when fear is present. He reminded Asher that change often begins with one small voice and one brave choice. Those words replayed in Asher’s mind all night. 注意：(1)续写词数应为150个左右；(2)请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1 The next day during break, Asher saw the same kids pulling leaves just like before. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2 The kids soon agreed to Asher’s suggestion. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】The next day during break, Asher saw the same kids pulling leaves just like before. This time, Asher remembered his grandfather’s words. He took a deep breath, swallowed his nervousness, and stepped forward. “Hey,” he said, his voice a little shaky. “Do you know that leaves help trees breathe? If you keep pulling them off, the tree won’t be able to stay healthy. ” The other children stopped and listened. They had never thought about trees in that way before. At last, Asher suggested that instead of hurting the tree, they could protect it together. The kids soon agreed to Asher’s suggestion. Together, they made a brightly colored poster for protecting trees, and taped it to the playground fence. Looking at the oak tree’s leaves dancing in the wind, Asher felt something new — a warm, strong feeling inside. In the weeks that followed, the oak tree seemed to grow even stronger. New leaves slowly unfolded from its branches, offering cool shade to the children at play. Watching them rest beneath it, Asher smiled softly. He finally understood his grandfather’s words — when we take care of plants, they take care of us, too. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索。Asher热爱植物却性格内向，在学校目睹同学拉扯橡树树叶时因恐惧而沉默。经祖父开导后，他领悟勇气并非无畏，而是带着恐惧做正确的事。次日，他鼓起勇气劝说同学，最终共同保护树木，收获成长。 【详解】1. 段落续写 ① 由第一段首句内容可知，本段可以写Asher回忆祖父教诲、克服紧张上前劝说、解释树叶对树木的重要性、提出共同保护的建议。 ② 由第二段首句内容可知，本段写同学们响应建议、制作海报宣传、橡树恢复生机，以及Asher对祖父话语的深刻领悟。 2. 续写线索：再次目睹→回忆教诲→鼓起勇气→前劝说→解释重要性→提出建议→同学响应→制作海报→树木恢复→感悟成长 3. 词汇激活 行为类： ① 深吸一口气：take a deep breath / draw a deep breath ② 照顾：take care of / tend to / look after / care for 情绪类： ① 紧张，不安：nervousness / anxiety / unease / apprehension ② 温柔地，轻轻地：softly / gently / tenderly 【点睛】【高分句型1】At last, Asher suggested that instead of hurting the tree, they could protect it together.（运用了that引导的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】In the weeks that followed, the oak tree seemed to grow even stronger.（运用了that引导的定语从句） 【高分句型3】He finally understood his grandfather’s words — when we take care of plants, they take care of us, too.（运用了when引导的时间状语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $高三年级模拟考试英语试题听力部分。现在是听力试音时间。Hello, international friends club, can I help you? Oh. hello. I read about your club in the paper today, and I thought i'd phone to find out a bit more. Yes, certainly. Well, we're a sort of social club for people from different countries. It's quite a new club. We have about fifty members at the moment, but we are growing all the time. That sounds interesting. I'm british actually, and I came to washington about three months ago. I'm looking for ways to meet people. Or what kinds of events do you organize? Well, we have social get togethers and sports events, and we also have language evenings. Could you tell me something about the language evenings? Yes, every day, except thursday, we have a language evening. People can come and practice their languages, you know, over a drink or something. We have different languages on different evenings. Monday spanish, tuesday italian, wednesday german and friday french. On thursday, we usually have a meal in a restaurant for anyone who . wants to come. Well, that sounds great. I really need to practice . my french. okay? Well, if you can just give me your name and address, i'll send you the form and information. If you join now, you can have the first . month free试音到此结束。听力考试正式开始。现在你有5秒钟的时间看试卷上的例题。你将听到以下内容。excuse me, can you tell me how much the shirt is? Yes, it's nine . fifteen. 你将有5秒钟的时间将正确答案标在试卷上。衬衫的价格为九磅15便士，所以你选择C项并将其标在试卷上。第一节听下面几段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话读两遍。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。Nick has manuel said, if he can make the meeting next monday. not really. He said he prefers next wednesday, but he wants to check with his secretary first. Wednesday is fine, but please tell him he'll need to get back to us by this friday. Nick has manuel said if he can make the meeting next monday, not really. He said he prefers next wednesday, but he wants to check with his secretary first. Wednesday is fine, but please tell him he'll need to get back to us by this friday. We can put the new lamp to the left of the door. but there is nowhere to plug IT in. How about to the left of the sofa? We'd have to move the table maybe behind the sofa. but we won't see you there. Let's just move the table. We can put the new lamp t to the left of the door. but there is nowhere to plug IT in. How about to the left of the sofa? We'd have to move the table maybe behind the sofa. but we won't see you there. Let's just move the table. SAT a drug store over there next to the fruit market? I don't think so. That looks like a bookstore to me, but it's too far. Way to tell. You're right. Let's keep looking on the next strait. Is that a drug store over there next to the fruit market? I don't think so. IT looks like a bookstore to me, but it's too far away to tell. You're right. Let's keep looking on the next state. IT doesn't look as though these plants have been voted for a long time. I came around with the watering part just two days ago. Are you sure the leaves are getting enough light? Maybe that the answer, can you help me move this plant closer to the window? IT doesn't look as though these plants have been voted for a long time. I came around with the watering part just two days ago. Are you sure the leaves are getting enough light? Maybe that's the answer. Can you help me move this plant closer to the window? We need some groceries, and there is also the washing to . hang out will get the groceries. You handle washing. Why don't you hang out the washing for a change? I feel like getting out for a bit of fresh air. We need some groceries, and there is also the washing to hang out. I'll get the groceries. You handle the washing. Why don't you hang out the washing for a change? I feel like getting out for a bit of fresh air. 听下面几段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟。听完后各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段材料，回答以下几个小题。How has the takeover affected . the company? Well, the new owner is going to close down a plant in about three hundred people are going to . lose their jobs. But terrible actually, it's not quite as bad as IT seems. Most of the staff will be offered jobs and other plants, and the rest could take . early retirement. So there are no forced layoffs. No. that's good news. How has the takeover affected the company? Well, the new . owner is going to close down a plant in manilla and another in dubai. About three hundred people are going to . lose their jobs as terrible. Actually. it's not quite as bad as IT seems. Most of the staff will be offered jobs and other plants, and the rest could take early retirement. so there are no false layoff. S no, that's good news. 听下面一段材料，回答以下几个小题。I got the stakes he wanted in the coffee and sugar. too. What about . the cookies? Oh, IT slipped my mind. sorry. Anyhow, i'm going to the pastore. now. Did you return my library books? Yeah, I went to the library before I got the groceries. What about you? Have you started painting . the bathroom yet? Not yet. I just tried to make everything in the kitchen spotless. IT looks very nice. Now, call, call you from the pet store. I got the stakes he wanted and the coffee and sugar too. What about the cookies . or IT slipped my mind. sorry. Anyhow, i'm going to the pastore now. Did you return my library books? Yeah, I went to the library before I got the groceries. What about you? Have you started painting the . bathroom yet? Not yet. I just tried to make everything in the kitchen spotless. IT looks very nice now. Okay, i'll call you from the pet store. 听下面一段材料，回答以下几个小题。How may I sist you today? I am interested . in visiting what disney world, but I have never been there before. Could you provide me with some information regarding flights to florida? certainly. Would you prefer first class, business class or tourist class? Tourist class, of course, I would like the most affordable . fair available very well. Is this for a one way trip . or a round trip around? I planned to depart on sunday the twelve, and return on saturday the eighteen th. There is an exceptionally low fare available at three hundred and forty five dollars. However, IT requires a layover in chicago. Alternatively, there is a direct nonstop flight Price at six hundred . and eighty dollars. The former . is acceptable. Okay, that would be flight six hundred and ninety, departing at eight fifteen AM. On sunday, the twelve, and arriving in orlando at twelve, fifteen. P. M. That sounds perfect. How may I assist you today? I am interested . in visiting what disney world, but I have never been there before. Could you provide me with some information regarding flights to florida? Certainly, would you prefer first class, business class or tourist class? Tourist class, of course, I would like the most affordable . fair available very well. Is this for a one way trip or . a round trip around trip? I planned to depart on sunday the twelve, and return on saturday the eighteenth. There is an exceptionally low fare available at three hundred and forty five dollars. However, IT requires a layover in chicago. Alternatively, there is a direct nonstop flight Prices at six hundred and eighty dollars. The former is acceptable. Okay. that would be flight six hundred and ninety, departing at eight fifteen AM. On sunday, the twelve, and arriving in orlando at twelve, fifteen PM. That sounds perfect. 听下面一段材料，回答以下几个小题。I did that job test the other day, and IT gave me two different possibilities. I can either try to find a job in a restaurant as a way ress, or go to a retirement home as a volunteer to read to older people. I don't see the connection. The first thing I think about is that you have good interpersonal skills and like people . yeah I guess so . both of those jobs take that kind of talent. Which one do you prefer? Well. working at a retirement home is something i'd like. Then you should try for that. How about you? I used to . consider myself a typical guy with a background in engineering. According to my results, I make use of my artistic s skills. I'm not sure where to begin. Then I think a position in an advertising company would be a perfect fit for you. They're always looking for people with all around abilities. really. I'm really nervous about going for an interview. We're all nervous, but that adds to the excitement. I did that job test the other day, and IT gave me two different possibilities. I can either try to find a job in a restaurant as a way ress, or go to a retirement home as a volunteer to read to older people. I don't see the connection. The first thing I think about is that you have good interpersonal skills. And like people. yeah, I guess so both of . those jobs take that kind of talent. Which one do you prefer? Well, working at a retirement home is something i'd like. Then you should try for that. How about you? I used to consider . myself a typical guy with a back, an engineering, but according to my results, I should make use of my artistic skills. But i'm not sure where to begin then. I think a position in an advertising company would be a perfect fit for you. They're always looking for people with all around abilities. really. I'm really nervous about going for an interview. We're all nervous, but that adds to the excitement. 听下面一段材料，回答以下几个小题。Now I want to tell you about a fantastic new exhibition at the science museum. It's called a changing world, and IT is all about global warming. You don't need to sign your name at the entrance because they have applied the facial recognition system. The first thing you'll notice when you walk in is hundreds of pairs of wellington boots. Everyone needs to put on a pair of these because the whole exhibition area is flooded with water. The idea is to show what will happen if sea levels continue to rise. IT really makes you think one of the best exhibitions is the one about the arctic. In this room, there is a huge block of ice which is slowly becoming liquid. There are also a number of photographs which show really clearly how the c ice is disappearing year after year as you walk around the exhibition, you'll see that all over the walls there are posters which explain the causes and effects of global warning. The content was written especially for this exhibition by a number of well known scientists. So you can be sure you are getting the most up to date information possible at the end of the exhibition. There are some computers. You can use these to send emails, either to politicians telling them what you want them to do, or to a friend. You can let them know what you have learned or give them some advice on what they can do to stop global warming. Now I want to tell you about a fantastic new exhibition at the science museum. It's called a changing world, and IT is all about global warming. You don't need to sign your name at the entrance because they have applied the facial recognition system. The first thing you'll notice when you walk in is hundreds of pairs of wellington boots. Everyone needs to put on a pair of these because the whole exhibition area is flooded with water. The idea is to show what will happen if sea levels continue to rise. IT really makes you think one of the best exhibitions is the one about the arctic. In this room, there is a huge block of ice, which is slowly becoming liquid. There are also a number of photographs which show really clearly how the c ice is disappearing year of the year. As you walk around the exhibition, you'll see that all over the walls there are posters which explain the courses and effects of global warming. The content was written especially for this exhibition by a number of well known scientist. So you can be sure you are getting the most up to date information possible at the end of the exhibition. There are some computers. You can use these to send emails, either to politicians telling them what you want them to do, or to a friend. You can let them know what you have learned or give them some advice on what they can do to stop global warming.