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2025-2026南京市育英二外九年级下英语4月考卷 一、阅读短文，按照句子结构的语法和上下文连贯的要求选出最佳选项 A Technology ____1____ people’s lives greatly in the past twenty years. Many things that once seemed impossible, such as robots and online education, have ____2____ to be true now. The Internet provides us with endless information, making communication far ____3____ than before. Some people regard modern technology as wonderful ____4____ others focus on its disadvantages. ____5____ technology develops rapidly, we teenagers should learn to use it wisely and make it serve our study and life better. 1. A. is changing B. has changed C. changed D. will change 2. A. turned out B. turned up C. turned over D. turned down 3. A. convenient B. more convenient C. conveniently D. more conveniently 4. A. since B. while C. if D. though 5. A. Like B. With C. As D. For 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. C 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了科技在过去二十年极大地改变了人们的生活，机器人、在线教育等曾经不可能的事已成为现实，互联网让交流更便捷，但人们对科技看法不一，青少年应学会明智地使用科技。 【1题详解】 句意：在过去的二十年里，科技极大地改变了人们的生活。 “in the past twenty years”是现在完成时的时间标志，has changed“已经改变”表示从过去持续至今的变化，符合语境。is changing为现在进行时、changed为一般过去时、will change为一般将来时，均不能与in the past twenty years搭配。 【2题详解】 句意：许多曾经看似不可能的事情，如机器人和在线教育，如今已经变成现实。 “to be true now”说明曾经不可能的事现在成真了，have turned out to be“结果是/原来是”表示最终证明为真实，符合语境。turned up“出现/调高音量”、turned over“翻转”、turned down“拒绝/调低”均不能与to be true构成“最终成真”的语义。 【3题详解】 句意：互联网为我们提供了无尽的信息，使交流比以前方便得多。 far后接比较级，far more convenient“方便得多”修饰making communication的程度，符合语境。convenient为原级、conveniently为副词、more conveniently为副词比较级均不能作宾语补足语描述communication的特性。 【4题详解】 句意：一些人认为现代科技很美妙，而另一些人则关注它的缺点。 前后为两个不同人群看法的对比，while“而/然而”连接前后并列对比关系，符合语境。since“自从/因为”、if“如果”、though“虽然”均不能表达“一部分人……另一部分人……”的对比并列结构。 【5题详解】 句意：随着科技的快速发展，我们青少年应该学会明智地使用它。 “technology develops rapidly”是背景条件，As“随着”引导时间或原因状语从句，表示伴随情况，符合语境。Like“像”为介词不能引导从句、With“随着”为介词后接名词不接句子、For“因为/为了”同样不能引导伴随状语从句。 B At present, with the rapid growth of industry and the increasing number of vehicles, the environment ____6____ dirtier and less comfortable for all living creatures on Earth. ____7____ we take immediate action, our Earth will become worse and worse. Good news is that with more and more citizens fighting ____8____ pollution and unnecessary waste, things are getting better. We should always have the ____9____ of protecting nature deeply in our mind and put it into practice in our daily life. It’s our shared responsibility to ____10____ the beauty of nature for ourselves and for the younger generation. 6. A. appears B. becomes C. sounds D. smells 7. A. If B. Though C. While D. Unless 8. A. for B. against C. to D. with 9. A. attention B. decision C. intention D. imagination 10. A. retain B. remind C. return D. repeat 【答案】6. B 7. D 8. B 9. C 10. A 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了工业发展和车辆增多对环境的影响，呼吁人们树立环保意识、承担保护自然的责任。 【6题详解】 句意：目前，随着工业的快速发展和车辆数量的增加，地球的环境对所有生物来说正变得更脏、更不舒适。 空后为形容词dirtier和less comfortable，句子需用系动词体现状态变化。应选用becomes作系动词表示“变得”，与“工业发展、车辆增多”带来的环境变化逻辑一致。appears侧重主观感受而非实际变化；sounds“听起来”和smells“闻起来”的语义均不符，故排除。 【7题详解】 句意：除非我们立即采取行动，否则地球会变得越来越糟。 主句“our Earth will become worse and worse”表达负面结果，从句“we take immediate action”说明人们主动采取行动这一做法，前后两句存在正反对应的条件逻辑，应选用Unless“除非”，引导条件状语从句，贴合不做出行动就会引发不良后果的逻辑。If填入后逻辑颠倒，Though、While均用来表达让步关系，无法衔接此处条件关联，因此都不合适。 【8题详解】 句意：好消息是，随着越来越多的市民对抗污染和不必要的浪费，情况正在好转。 结合后文“things are getting better”可知，市民的行为是在同污染、浪费这类不好的现象作斗争，fight against“对抗、抵制”，贴合语境。fight for表示为某种事物奋力争取，fight with指和某人并肩作战，fight to后多接动作目的，三者含义均和句意不符，因此排除。 【9题详解】 句意：我们应该始终把保护自然的意念深深记在心里，并在日常生活中付诸实践。 结合后文“put it into practice in our daily life”可知，句子强调长久根植于内心的理念与想法，intention“意念”指内心秉持的想法与宗旨，契合语境。decision侧重临时做出的选择与决断，偏向一时的抉择，无法长久留存心底时刻践行；attention表示注意力，imagination表示想象力，均不符合句意，故排除。 【10题详解】 句意：为我们自己和后代留住自然之美，是我们共同的责任。 全文倡导守护自然环境，文章希望完好保存自然风光留给下一代，retain有“保留、长久保持”的含义，契合这份守护留存美景的文意。remind“提醒”，return“返回、归还”，repeat“重复”，词义均和守护留存自然美景的主旨无关。 C Nowadays, more and more teenagers begin to realize ____11____ as they learn more about history and customs. People want younger generations to live a life that is richer and more meaningful. It is known that those ____12____ are increasingly interested in traditional arts and local customs. More young people choose to learn folk arts, ____13____ more attention to ancient culture and traditions. We should value the culture and treasures ____14____ make our nation unique and shape our spirit. The traditional culture as well as valuable customs that they care for ____15____ more attention from the whole society. 11. A. why is traditional culture important B. that traditional culture is of great value C. how is culture meaningful D. whether culture influences us 12. A. in their twenty B. in their twenties C. in their twentieth D. in their twenty’s 13. A. paying B. pay C. paid D. to pay 14. A. what B. who C. that D. where 15. A. attracting B. attract C. have attracted D. has attracted 【答案】11. B 12. B 13. A 14. C 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述了青少年意识到传统文化价值，年轻人关注传统艺术习俗，呼吁社会重视并传承这些独特的文化财富，塑造民族精神。 【11题详解】 句意：如今，随着了解更多历史和习俗，越来越多的青少年开始意识到传统文化具有巨大价值。 动词“realize”后接宾语从句，宾语从句必须用陈述语序； 结合上下文，后文提到“People want younger generations to live a life that is richer and more meaningful.”，可知本句要表达“越来越多青少年意识到传统文化价值极高”，B选项“that traditional culture is of great value”为陈述语序，且语义“传统文化具有重大价值”与上下文逻辑一致。 【12题详解】 句意：众所周知，那些二十多岁的年轻人对传统艺术和当地习俗越来越感兴趣。 英语中表达“在某人几十岁的年纪”的固定结构是：in one’s + 整十基数词的复数形式，因此“二十多岁”的正确表达就是in their twenties。 【13题详解】 句意：更多年轻人选择学习民间艺术，关注古代文化和传统。 本句主干已经有谓语动词“choose”，一个简单句不能没有连词同时存在两个谓语动词，因此空格处需要用非谓语动词；主语“More young people”和pay attention to是主动关系，因此用现在分词paying作伴随状语，说明年轻人学习民间艺术的同时，也在关注古代文化和传统。 【14题详解】 句意：我们应该珍视那些使我们的国家独特并塑造我们精神的文化和财富。 本句是定语从句，先行词“the culture and treasures”指物，从句部分缺主语，因此要用指代物的关系代词that。 【15题详解】 句意：他们关心的传统文化以及宝贵的习俗已经吸引了全社会的更多关注。 当“as well as”连接两个并列主语时，谓语动词的数要和“离它更远的主语 (前面的主语)”保持一致，本句主语中心词是前面的“The traditional culture”，为单数，因此谓语必须用单数形式，“has attracted”符合语法，语义也通顺。 二、完形填空 You think it’s “cool” to carry your backpacks and head out to school. But if you don’t know ____16____ how to choose, load, lift and wear them—these all-important accessories (配件) can be a pain in the back. Not to ____17____ the neck, head and shoulders. Backpacks can influence your health. Carrying a heavy load improperly can ____18____ poor body position and even hurt the spinal column (脊柱). This can cause headaches, back, neck and arm pain. For example, if it is carried on one shoulder, a heavy backpack forces the muscles and spine to ____19____ the unequal weight. This may increase the possible back problems later in life. Here’s some advice to help you carry backpacks comfortably and safely. Choose the right backpack. Forget leather! It looks great, but it’s far too ____20____. Go for canvas (帆布). Make sure the pack fits properly and that its ____21____ is suitable for the wearer’s body. Please only put in the pack what is ____22____ for that day. It’s a good idea to know how much each item weighs. The total weight of the filled pack should be no more than 10 to 15 per cent of the wearer’s own body weight. Pack heaviest objects ____23____ to the body, and place little ones outside, away from the back. Put the pack on a smooth surface, at waist height. Put on the pack, one shoulder ____24____, and then adjust (调整) the straps to fit comfortably. Both shoulder straps should be used and adjusted ____25____ the pack can fit the body without hanging to one side. Backpacks should never be worn over just one shoulder. Take the above advice, and you may not complain about back pain, numbness or weakness in your arms and legs anymore. 16. A. hardly B. deeply C. suddenly D. exactly 17. A. mention B. prevent C. complete D. announce 18. A. turn off B. lead to C. depend on D. take up 19. A. divide B. organize C. remind D. balance 20. A. light B. heavy C. cheap D. expensive 21. A. size B. price C. height D. colour 22. A. found B. allowed C. needed D. repaired 23. A. equal B. harmful C. similar D. close 24. A. at a time B. at times C. at that time D. in no time 25. A. because B. though C. so D. if 【答案】16. D 17. A 18. B 19. D 20. B 21. A 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. C 【解析】 【导语】本文指出不正确使用背包会影响健康，可能导致头痛、背痛等问题，并从选择、装载、提起和佩戴四个方面给出具体建议，帮助人们舒适安全地使用背包。 【16题详解】 句意：但如果你不知道究竟如何选择、装载、提起和佩戴背包的话，这些重要的配件可能会让你背痛难忍。 后文详细列出了选择、装载等精确步骤，exactly“确切地/究竟”强调这些知识需精准掌握，符合语境。hardly“几乎不”与后文详细建议矛盾、deeply“深深地”、suddenly“突然地”均不能修饰“如何选背包装背包”的准确程度。 【17题详解】 句意：更不用说颈部、头部和肩膀了。 not to mention“更不用说”是固定短语，表示递进补充说明身体其他部位也会受影响，符合语境。prevent“阻止”不能与not to构成固定搭配、complete“完成”和announce“宣布”同样不能用于此结构。 【18题详解】 句意：携带重物不当会导致不良身体姿态，甚至损伤脊柱。 “poor body position”是后果，lead to“导致”连接“不当背重物”与“不良姿态”的因果关系，符合语境。turn off“关掉”、depend on“依靠”、take up“占据”均不能表达因果导致关系。 【19题详解】 句意：单肩背重包会迫使肌肉和脊柱去平衡不平衡的重量。 “unequal weight”说明两边重量不均，需要balance“平衡”来应对，符合语境。divide“分割”只能分配但不能使两边平衡、organize“组织”不能匹配物理力的调整、remind“提醒”完全无关。 【20题详解】 句意：皮制背包看起来很棒，但它太重了。 but转折说明皮包的缺点，far too后接形容词表示程度，heavy“重的”正是皮包不宜作书包的原因，符合语境。light“轻的”是优点与but后的放弃矛盾、cheap“便宜的”和expensive“贵的”不能直接与“选帆布不选皮”的重量考量挂钩。 【21题详解】 句意：确保背包合身且尺寸适合使用者体型。 “suitable for the wearer’s body”说明size“尺寸”最直接与合身度相关，符合语境。price“价格”、height“高度”、colour“颜色”均不能决定背包是否贴合身体。 【22题详解】 句意：请只放当天需要的东西进背包。 “for that day”说明东西应有当天必要性，needed“需要的”准确表达“按需装载”的原则，符合语境。found“找到的”、allowed“允许的”、repaired“修理的”均不能限定物品的必需性质。 【23题详解】 句意：把最重的物体放在贴近身体的位置，轻的放在外面远离背部。 “heavy objects”贴身体放置，close to the body“紧贴身体”是符合人体力学的装载方法，符合语境。equal“相等的”不符合重量分配的轻重原则、harmful“有害的”与放置建议矛盾、similar“相似的”不能描述位置关系。 【24题详解】 句意：把背包放在平滑表面，齐腰高度。单肩背好背包，每次一边肩膀，然后调整背带至舒适。 “put on the pack”后需接时间状语描述穿的过程，at a time“每次”与单肩先穿再调整的步骤对应，符合语境。at times“有时”不能描述操作顺序、at that time“在那时”、in no time“立刻”均不符合逐肩穿戴的步骤说明。 【25题详解】 句意：应使用双肩背带并调整，以便背包贴合身体而不歪向一侧。 调整包带的目的在于使背包贴合，so“以便/所以”连接调整的行为与贴身效果的目的关系，符合语境。because“因为”是原因而非目的、though“虽然”表让步、if“如果”表条件，均不能表达“调整带子以达到贴合”的意图。 三、阅读理解 A Welcome to the SPORT POD 26. The web page is mainly about _______. A. cycling B. travelling C. players D. sports 27. What does the information after the asterisk (星号) at the bottom of the web page explain? A. How to pay for the site. B. That the site is free only for 90 days. C. How to get a free one-year membership. D. That users pay only for the information they need. 28. If you join the SPORT POD, you can ________. ①play some sports for free ②get help for improving your game ③know up-to-date scores ④know more about your favourite players A. ②③ B. ③④ C. ②③④ D. ①②③④ 【答案】26. D 27. B 28. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇网站广告，主要介绍了SPORT POD这一体育网站的功能和特点，包括实时比分、球员信息、专家分析、球迷互动等，并宣传其免费试用政策。 【26题详解】 通读全文可知，网站名称“SPORT POD”以及内容中多次出现“soccer, basketball, tennis, volleyball, baseball, football”等运动项目，说明该网站主要关于sports“体育”。 【27题详解】 文章最后提到“New users get free use for the first 90 days of the membership.”，说明新用户在前90天内可以免费使用，即免费期只有90天。 【28题详解】 文中提到用户可以获取“up-to-date scores”（选项3）、“more information about your favourite players”（选项4）以及“scoring tips that can help you improve your game”（选项2）。文中未提到“play some sports for free”（选项1），因此正确选项为2、3、4。 B Welcome to Italy’s stunning beaches Sorrento Coast The Sorrento Coast is where dramatic cliffs (悬崖) meet the clear blue waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Picturesque towns like Positano and Sorrento sit on the cliff sides, offering a breathtaking backdrop to your beach holiday. Days can be spent relaxing on pebble beaches like Marina Grande, enjoying fresh seafood at waterside restaurants or exploring hidden coves (小海湾) accessible only by boat. Brucoli, Sicily Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, has a diverse coastline with hidden coves and dramatic landscapes. Brucoli, a small village on the eastern coast, offers peace with its quiet beaches and crystal-clear waters. Spiaggia di Marina di Brucoli, a crescent-shaped beach with soft sand, is ideal for relaxation and soaking up the Sicilian sunshine. Olbia area, Sardinia The Olbia area on the northeastern coast offers a diverse selection of beaches, from the lively Spiaggia Lido di Pitulongu with its water sports facilities to the quiet Cala Brandinchi, with its fine white sand and crystal-clear waters. Lido di Jesolo For a family-friendly beach holiday, Lido di Jesolo ticks all the boxes. This lively resort town has a long stretch of golden sand with shallow waters, perfect for building sandcastles and playing in the waves. It offers plenty of activities, from amusement parks like Gardaland to water parks and mini golf courses, ensuring endless entertainment for the little ones. 29. What characteristic is shared by the Sorrento Coast and Sicily? A. Both provide fresh seafood. B. Both possess pebble beaches. C. Both feature hidden coves. D. Both offer boat tours to nearby coves. 30. Which beach is equipped with water sports facilities? A. The Sorrento Coast. B. Olbia area, Sardinia. C. Brucoli, Sicily. D. Lido di Jesolo. 31. How is Lido di Jesolo different from other beaches? A. It is known for its liveliness. B. It has a vast area of fine sand. C. It is well-suited for children. D. It offers various beach experiences. 【答案】29. C 30. B 31. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了意大利四处风景优美的特色海滩及其各自的环境、游玩特点。 【29题详解】 由“Sorrento Coast”部分中的“exploring hidden coves (小海湾) accessible only by boat”以及Brucoli, Sicily部分中的“has a diverse coastline with hidden coves”可知，索伦托海岸和西西里岛的共同特征是都有隐蔽的小海湾。 【30题详解】 由“Olbia area, Sardinia”部分中的“from the lively Spiaggia Lido di Pitulongu with its water sports facilities”可知，奥尔比亚地区的Spiaggia Lido di Pitulongu海滩配有水上运动设施。 【31题详解】 由“Lido di Jesolo”部分中的“For a family-friendly beach holiday...ensuring endless entertainment for the little ones”可知，利多迪耶索洛主打家庭友好型度假，特别适合儿童娱乐，这是与其他海滩描述相比最显著的不同之处。 C There is one mysterious (神秘的) painting in the world: The Lute Player (《鲁特琴演奏者》) by the Italian painter Caravaggio. It has three very similar versions, and most people cannot tell the differences between them. To art experts, there has been disagreement over whether the paintings held by Russia’s Hermitage Museum and France’s Wildenstein Collection were created by the artist, while the one at Britain’s Badminton House is a copy. Artificial intelligence (AI) begged to differ. In September 2025, Swiss AI company Art Recognition said there’s an almost 86 percent chance that Badminton House’s painting is real, while Wildenstein’s one is likely a copy. This case shows the new role that AI plays in authenticating (鉴定) art. In the past, it was up to human experts to decide if a painting was real. They tell real artworks apart from copies using their deep knowledge of artists and modern technologies such as infrared imaging (红外成像). Now, AI might serve as another cool tool in experts’ toolboxes. The technology can study small details in artworks. It then compares these details with real works by the same artist to find differences that experts and other scientific methods might miss. However, many experts don’t fully trust AI for identifying (识别) real art. They pointed out that AI can give results without explaining how it reached them. Also, proper training on AI can require thousands of images, but few artists have produced that many works. Artists may also change their style suddenly, so AI that only looks for fixed patterns can easily make mistakes. As art is subjective (主观的) by nature, neither AI nor humans can be completely certain about their judgments. AI should be used together with other methods, not to give final answers. “I strongly believe that the future of art authentication lies in the collaboration (合作) between AI and experts,” Art Recognition’s CEO Carina Popovici told ARTnews. 32. What do we know about the three paintings of The Lute Player? A. They are kept in the same museum. B. They look much like each other. C. They were created by different artists. D. They show different painting styles. 33. What does the first sentence in Paragraph 3 mean? A. AI is there to help. B. AI tells the truth. C. AI agrees with experts. D. AI disagrees with experts. 34. According to the passage, what advantage does AI have over human experts in art authentication? A. It can find small details that humans might miss. B. It can work on its own without human help. C. It can clearly explain the reasons for its results. D. It works well even when artists change their style. 35. What is Carina Popovici’s opinion of AI’s role in art authentication? A. AI may someday replace human experts. B. AI can be a great help to human experts. C. AI should be used to give final judgment on art. D. AI makes better judgments than human experts. 【答案】32. B 33. D 34. A 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了AI在艺术品鉴定领域的新作用，以卡拉瓦乔的《鲁特琴演奏者》为例，说明AI可以识别人类专家可能忽略的细节，但专家认为AI应与人类合作，而非完全替代。 【32题详解】 第一段指出：“It has three very similar versions, and most people cannot tell the differences between them.”，说明三幅画非常相似。 【33题详解】 第二段指出专家认为英国Badminton House的画是复制品：“the one at Britain’s Badminton House is a copy.”，而第三段指出AI认为它很可能是真迹：“AI...said there’s an almost 86 percent chance that Badminton House’s painting is real”，说明AI与专家的意见不同，因此第一句“AI begged to differ”意为“AI不同意专家的看法”。 【34题详解】 第五段指出：“AI can study small details in artworks...find differences that experts and other scientific methods might miss.”，说明AI能发现人类专家可能忽略的细节。 【35题详解】 最后一段Carina Popovici指出：“the future of art authentication lies in the collaboration between AI and experts”，说明她认为AI可以作为人类专家的好帮手。 D Scientists at University College London (UCL) have found special genes that help keep hearing healthy. They made this discovery by studying fruit flies. This finding might help doctors create treatments for hearing loss in older people. Around the world, one in three people over 65 years old have trouble hearing. Scientists know of more than 150 genes that might affect hearing, but they don’t agree on how to use this knowledge to help patients. In their study, published in Scientific Reports, UCL researchers tested fruit flies’ hearing throughout their lives (about 70 days) to see if their hearing gets worse as they get older. Fruit flies’ ears are very much like human ears at the molecular level. This makes them perfect for studying human hearing problems. The researchers found that fruit flies also suffer from age-related hearing loss.Their sensitive hearing began to drop after 50 days of age. This made the team look for genes that kept the flies’ ears healthy for the first 50 days. After careful study, they found a new group of control genes called homeostasis genes. These genes help the ear pick up sounds and stay sensitive. Using this knowledge, scientists changed these genes and stopped the flies from developing age-related hearing loss. Professor Joerg Albert, who led the study, said:“ Many studies have looked at fruit fly hearing, but ours is the first to examine the detailed process of how their hearing changes over time.” “ These genes are similar to human genes. This will help guide future medical research on humans and speed up the discovery of new drug or gene treatments.” 36. What did scientists at UCL discover? A. One-third of people aged over 65 have hearing problems. B. There are regulatory genes that are related to aging. C. Humans have over 150 genes that can affect hearing loss. D. Homeostasis genes maintain one’s ability to hear. 37. Why were fruit flies used in the research? A. Their hearing system is similar to that of humans. B. Their hearing ability also declines with age. C. They display ARHL during their lifespan. D. They share many genes with humans. 38. What is the main purpose of the last two paragraphs? A. The result of the study. B. The importance of the study. C. The discovery of new treatments. D. The future commercial prospects. 39. Which of the following would be the best title for the text? A. Age-Related Hearing Loss: Fruit Flies and Humans B. Hearing Loss: a Common Problem for Older Adults C. Gene Discovery could Lead to Hearing Loss Treatments D. The Body’s Ability can be Unlocked to Treat Lost Hearing 40. What does “genes are similar to humans’” imply about the findings? A. Fly genes are the same as human genes, ensuring perfect treatment results B. Similar genes suggest common ways, promising for human therapy. C. Human genes are more complex, making findings have nothing to do with treatment. D. Flies and humans share the same system, allowing direct drug use. 【答案】36. D 37. A 38. B 39. C 40. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了伦敦大学学院（UCL）的科学家通过研究果蝇，发现了一组名为“稳态基因”的特殊基因，这些基因有助于保持听力健康。这一发现有望指导未来的医学研究，加速开发出治疗人类听力损失的新药物或基因疗法。 【36题详解】 第六段“After careful study, they found a new group of control genes called homeostasis genes. These genes help the ear pick up sounds and stay sensitive.”，UCL科学家发现了稳态基因有助于维持听力能力。 【37题详解】 第四段“Fruit flies’ ears are very much like human ears at the molecular level. This makes them perfect for studying human hearing problems.”，使用果蝇是因为它们的听力系统与人类相似。 【38题详解】 最后两段引用了研究负责人教授的话，指出这是首次详细检查果蝇听力随时间变化的过程，并提到这些基因与人类基因相似，将有助于指导未来的人类医学研究并加速新疗法的发现。这两段主要强调了该项研究的重要性和意义。 【39题详解】 通读全文可知，文章核心内容是科学家通过果蝇发现了与听力健康相关的基因，且这一发现可能促成听力损失治疗方法的出现。第一段提到“This finding might help doctors create treatments for hearing loss in older people.”，最后一段提到“speed up the discovery of new drug or gene treatments.”。选项C“基因发现可能导致听力损失治疗”最能概括文章主旨。 【40题详解】 最后一段“These genes are similar to human genes. This will help guide future medical research on humans and speed up the discovery of new drug or gene treatments.”，基因相似意味着研究路径共通，对人类治疗前景充满希望，但并非直接用药或保证完美结果。 四、填空 A 根据短文内容及括号中所给的汉语写出单词，使语篇意思完整正确。 ____41____(发展) of China’s high-speed railway 2008 The high-speed rail line between Beijing and Tianjin started operating. 2011 The Beijing-Shanghai line opened. 2012 It ____42____(减少) the travel time between the two cities to less than 5 hours. The Harbin-Dalian line opened. It is the first high-speed railway in China to operate at very cold ____43____(温度). 2016 With the opening of the Shanghai-Kunming line, people can travel quickly from the east to the west. 2017 China ____44____ (引进) the Fuxing bullet trains. They can travel at about 400 kilometres an hour and have a longer service life than other trains. 2019 The Beijing-Zhangjiakou line opened ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games. Trains on this line use self-driving technologies. 2022 Zhengzhou-Chongqing line opened. The line includes several large bridges. It is an ____45____(神奇的) work of engineering, built after years of hard work. 【答案】41. Development 42. reduced 43. temperatures 44. introduced 45. amazing 【解析】 【导语】本文以时间为线索，介绍了2008-2022年中国高铁的关键发展节点，展现了其技术进步与对国家交通的推动作用。 【41题详解】 句意：中国高铁的发展。空格后接介词“of”，说明此处需要名词；“发展”的名词形式为development，此处是标题且位于句首，首字母需大写。 【42题详解】 句意：它将两座城市间的旅行时间缩短至5小时以内。 此处事件发生在2012年，使用一般过去时，“减少”的动词过去式为reduced。 【43题详解】 句意：这是中国首条能在极寒温度下运行的高铁线路。形容词“cold”后需接名词；“温度”对应temperature，此处表示 “各种低温环境”，用复数形式temperatures更贴合语境。 【44题详解】 句意：复兴号动车组被引进。此处事件发生在2017年，使用一般过去时,“引进”的动词过去式为introduced。 【45题详解】 句意：它是一项了不起的工程杰作，凝聚了多年的心血与努力。修饰名词“work of engineering”需用形容词；不定冠词“an”提示此处接元音音素开头的单词，“神奇的”对应amazing。 B 根据句子意思，用括号里所给单词的适当形式填空。 China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry is valuable not only for the economy but also for the environment. Over the past few years, the ____46____ (sell) of Chinese EVs have reached new heights, which has made us feel ____47____ (surprise). These eco-friendly cars ____48____ (accept) widely by people around the world now because of their high quality and reasonable prices. Moreover, the Free Self-Driving (FSD) service ____49____ (success) in changing the way people travel. The convenience has been translated into a safer and ____50____ (comfort) driving experience. 【答案】46. sales 47. surprised 48. are accepted 49. succeeded 50. more comfortable 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了中国电动汽车（EV）行业在经济和环保方面的价值，并阐述了其在销量、接受度和自动驾驶服务方面的积极发展。 【46题详解】 句意：在过去几年里，中国电动汽车的销量达到了新的高度，这让我们感到惊讶。空格前有定冠词“the”，且谓语动词为“have reached”，说明主语应为复数名词，故需用名词形式“sales”表示“销量”。 【47题详解】 句意：这让我们感到惊讶。空格位于“made us feel”之后，此处“feel”为感官动词，后面应接形容词作表语，主语“this situation/the fact”指代前文事件，指物，故需用“surprised”表示“感到惊讶的”。 【48题详解】 句意：这些环保汽车目前因其高品质和合理价格而被世界各地的人们广泛接受。时间状语“now”表明是当前的情况，主语“cars”与动词“accept”之间为被动关系（汽车被人们接受），故需用一般现在时的被动语态“are accepted”。 【49题详解】 句意：此外，完全自动驾驶（FSD）服务成功地改变了人们的出行方式。空格位于主语“service”和介词“in”之间，需要动词，结合上下文，此处为一般过去时，succeed in doing sth意为“成功做某事”，故名词success“成功”先变为动词succeed，然后填其过去式succeeded。 【50题详解】 句意：这种便利已转化为一种更安全、更舒适的驾驶体验。空格与前面的“safer”并列，共同修饰“driving experience”，表示“更舒适的”，故需用形容词的比较级“more comfortable”。 C 根据短文内容，从下面方框中选择单词或词组适当形式填空，使短文完整正确，其中一项为多余项。 especially; are used to; excitedly; until; thoughts; is considered China’s space exploration has been making remarkable progress, ____51____ in the past few years. Many advanced technologies ____52____ make sure of the safety and success of each mission, from the launch of new rockets to the construction of the space station. When the Shenzhou-19 astronauts were sent into space, people across the country ____53____ followed every moment online, waiting ____54____ the astronauts successfully entered the Tiangong space station. China’s space program ____55____ a great achievement by experts worldwide. New space technologies are being developed continuously, and many experiments are carried out in space to improve life on Earth. 【答案】51. especially 52. are used to 53. excitedly 54. until 55. is considered 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要介绍了中国航天进展显著，新技术保障任务安全，神舟十九号发射时全国激动关注，被国际视为伟大成就。 【51题详解】 句意：中国航天探索取得了显著进展，尤其是在过去几年里。此处强调“in the past few years”是突出例子，用副词especially来强调时间状语“in the past few years”。 【52题详解】 句意：从新型火箭发射到空间站建造，许多先进技术被用来保障每一次任务的安全与成功。“Many advanced technologies…make sure of the safety and success of each mission”表示“许多先进技术被用来保障每一次任务的安全与成功”，主语“Many advanced technologies”是复数，且与use之间是被动关系（be used to do sth.被用来做某事），此句时态为一般现在时，故填are used to。 【53题详解】 句意：当神舟十九号航天员被送入太空时，全国人民都激动地在线关注着每一刻……。修饰动词followed，用副词excitedly。 【54题详解】 句意：……一直等到宇航员成功进入天宫空间站。此处引导时间状语从句，表示动作“waiting”持续到某一时刻为止，故填until。 【55题详解】 句意：中国航天计划被全球专家视为一项伟大成就。主语“China’s space program”是单数，且与consider之间是被动关系（be considered...“被认为……”），此句为一般现在时，故填is considered。 六、阅读表达 阅读下面短文，根据所读内容在文章后的空格内填入最恰当的内容。注意：1–8小题每空只填1个单词 The world’s first human-like robot half-marathon (半程马拉松) was held in Beijing on 19 April. Amazingly, 20 robots joined about 12,000 human runners in the race. The robots were different, from the 180-centimeter-tall “Tiangong Ultra” to the 75-centimeter-tall “Little Giant”. They had human-like looks and ran on two legs. Each robot started at a slightly different time so that they would not bump into each other. To give each robot the best chance, each travelled with support workers. Just as human runners needed to get energy from water, the robots were allowed to get new batteries during the race. Companies were also allowed to replace (替换) their robots when they could no longer run. The first robot to cross the finishing line was Tiangong Ultra. It finished the race in 2 hours, 40 minutes and 42 seconds, while the winner of the men’s race finished in 1 hour and 2 minutes. To the robots, the most important thing was not to win, but to finish. At last, six of the robots crossed the finishing line. The race was a success, even for the robots who didn’t finish. Their efforts will help their developers improve future human-like robots. The race also marked the first time in human history—human-like robots have tried a half-marathon. However, the marathon also displayed some weaknesses of the robots. They needed people to change their batteries, prevent falls, and even control them. These challenges show hidden problems in the field: behaving like humans requires further work in materials science, storing power and AI learning abilities. In the future, as AI gets smarter, the gap (差距) between humans and machines will narrow. For China, developing these human-like robots isn’t just about making them run faster—it’s about which country can make full use of science and technology to take the lead in the world. And in that marathon, every fall and hard-won step is very important. Human-like Robots Run Half Marathon in China ____56____ Twenty robots competed with thousands of human runners in a half-marathon in Beijing on 19 April. About the robotic runners The robots were not the ____57____ size, but they all looked like humans. Each robot started at a different time to lower the ____58____ of bumping into each other. Batteries could be changed and robots could even be replaced if it was ____59____ Results Tiangong Ultra came first, ____60____ it was far behind the human winner. Six of the robots ____61____ to finish the race. Meanings Their efforts will help developers make further development of human-like robots ____62____. China made history because the event marked the first time for human-like robots to try a half-marathon. Future development The development of robots needs continuous efforts, and every small step ____63____ To develop human-like robots, what needs improving? (According to the article) ____________________________________64____________________________________ Do you think human-like robots will be better than humans in running in the future? Why or why not? ____________________________________65____________________________________ 【答案】56. Introduction 57. same 58. risk 59. necessary 60. but 61. managed 62. better 63. matters 64. Materials science, storing power and AI learning abilities. 65. Yes. Because as AI gets smarter, the gap between humans and machines will narrow. (言之有理即可) 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要介绍了世界首场人形机器人半程马拉松赛事的情况，包括参赛机器人的特点、比赛规则、赛事结果、意义以及人形机器人未来的发展方向与挑战。 【56题详解】 表格右侧对赛事的总体介绍，对应文章第一段，左侧应为类别标签。参照表格其他行标签，此处填“Introduction”表示“引言/介绍”最恰当。 【57题详解】 原文第二段“The robots were different, from the 180-centimeter-tall ‘Tiangong Ultra’ to the 75-centimeter-tall ‘Little Giant’.”说明机器人的体型不同，即不是相同尺寸。“not the same size”表示体型不相同，故填same。 【58题详解】 原文第二段“Each robot started at a slightly different time so that they would not bump into each other.”说明机器人错峰出发的目的是避免互相碰撞，即降低碰撞的风险，lower the risk of“降低…… 的风险”，故risk。 【59题详解】 原文第二段最后一句“Companies were also allowed to replace their robots when they could no longer run.”指出当机器人无法继续运行时可以被替换，即如果必要的话可以替换机器人，if it was necessary“如果有必要”。故填necessary。 【60题详解】 原文第三段“It finished the race in 2 hours, 40 minutes and 42 seconds, while the winner of the men’s race finished in 1 hour and 2 minutes.”说明虽然机器人得了第一，但落后于人类获胜者，前后句意转折，所以填连词“but”。 【61题详解】 原文第三段最后一句“At last, six of the robots crossed the finishing line.”说明六台机器人最终冲过终点线，即成功完成了比赛，manage to do sth.表示“成功做某事”，结合文章过去时态，故填managed。 【62题详解】 原文第四段“Their efforts will help their developers improve future human-like robots.”说明这些努力将帮助开发者改进未来的人形机器人，即让人形机器人发展得更好，故填better。 【63题详解】 原文最后一段最后一句“And in that marathon, every fall and hard-won step is very important.”表示每一次跌倒和来之不易的步伐都很重要，即每一小步都很重要；“matter”作动词意为“重要”，主语“every small step”为单数，句子为一般现在时，故填matters。 【64题详解】 原文第五段最后一句“These challenges show hidden problems in the field: behaving like humans requires further work in materials science, storing power and AI learning abilities.”明确指出，要让机器人表现得像人类，需要在材料科学、电力储存和人工智能学习能力方面进一步改进，故填Materials science, storing power and AI learning abilities. 【65题详解】 本题为开放性题目，答案不唯一，结合文章内容合理作答即可。故填Yes. Because as AI gets smarter, the gap between humans and machines will narrow. 七、首字母填空 Imagine a cute cat doll that talks and shows lively facial expressions, or a small robot with a thin arm ready to play Go. These c____66____ toys all use artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, and such “smart friends” are quickly becoming popular all over the world. A study shows China’s AI toy market is e____67____ to be worth 29 billion yuan this year. B____68____ emotional support, AI toys may also change the way kids grow up. Are there r____69____? The answer is yes. AI may cause children to h____70____ themselves. For example, “Kumma” bear is an AI toy from a Singapore-based company. A test showed that it could tell kids where to find knives and how to light a m____71____. AI may also make people see only content they agree with. People never have to q____72____ their ideas or think about different views. AI friends never share their own f____73____. It may leave kids unprepared to deal with real human beings. Because of this, there should be s____74____ rules for AI companies. At the same time, parents should think carefully b____75____ trusting their children to a machine. In a word, AI toys not only offer promise but bring new risks as well. 【答案】66. creative##reative 67. expected##xpected 68. Besides##esides 69. risks##isks 70. hurt##urt##harm##arm 71. match##atch 72. question##uestion 73. feelings##eelings 74. strict##trict 75. before##efore 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了人工智能玩具的流行趋势与潜在风险，并呼吁制定相关规则、家长理性对待。 【66题详解】 句意：这些富有创意的玩具都使用了人工智能技术，这类“智能伙伴”正在全球迅速流行起来。修饰名词“toys”，前文提到“会说话的玩偶、会下围棋的机器人”，结合首字母，creative“有创意的”符合语境，描述人工智能玩具的特点，形容词作定语。 【67题详解】 句意：一个研究显示，今年中国人工智能玩具市场预计价值将达290亿元。结合首字母，be expected to do sth.是固定搭配，意为“预计……”，符合市场预计价值达290亿元的语境。 【68题详解】 句意：除了提供情感支持外，人工智能玩具也可能改变孩子的成长方式。此处表示递进关系，意为“除了提供情感支持外，人工智能玩具还会……”，结合首字母，Besides符合逻辑。 【69题详解】 句意：存在风险吗？后文提到“人工智能可能伤害孩子、误导行为”，因此此处提出疑问“存在风险吗？”，结合首字母，用复数risks对应多种风险。 【70题详解】 句意：人工智能可能导致儿童伤害自己。结合首字母，此处有固定搭配cause sb. to do sth.，结合后文“找刀具、点火柴”的危险行为，hurt或harm表示“伤害自己”，符合语境。 【71题详解】 句意：一项测试显示，它会告诉孩子哪里能找到刀具，以及如何点燃火柴。结合首字母，light a match是固定搭配，意为“点燃火柴”，与前文“危险行为”的语境呼应。 【72题详解】 句意：人们永远不必质疑自己的想法，也无需思考不同观点。have to do sth“不得不做某事”，空处填动词原形。结合前文“只看到认同的内容”，此处表示“人们不必质疑自己的想法”，结合首字母，question作动词，意为“质疑”，符合语境。 【73题详解】 句意：人工智能伙伴从不分享自己的感受。空处填名词作宾语。此处指由于人工智能从不分享自己的感受，所以孩子无法应对真实人类，结合首字母，feelings“感受”最贴合语境。 【74题详解】 句意：因此，人工智能公司应当遵守严格的规则。空处填形容词，作定语，修饰名词“rules”，表示“针对人工智能公司的严格规则”，结合首字母，strict符合“应对风险需加强监管”的语境。 【75题详解】 句意：同时，家长在把孩子交给机器前也应三思。此处表示行动前应三思，结合首字母，before表示“在……之前”，符合逻辑。 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026南京市育英二外九年级下英语4月考卷 一、阅读短文，按照句子结构的语法和上下文连贯的要求选出最佳选项 A Technology ____1____ people’s lives greatly in the past twenty years. Many things that once seemed impossible, such as robots and online education, have ____2____ to be true now. The Internet provides us with endless information, making communication far ____3____ than before. Some people regard modern technology as wonderful ____4____ others focus on its disadvantages. ____5____ technology develops rapidly, we teenagers should learn to use it wisely and make it serve our study and life better. 1. A. is changing B. has changed C. changed D. will change 2. A. turned out B. turned up C. turned over D. turned down 3. A. convenient B. more convenient C. conveniently D. more conveniently 4. A. since B. while C. if D. though 5. A. Like B. With C. As D. For B At present, with the rapid growth of industry and the increasing number of vehicles, the environment ____6____ dirtier and less comfortable for all living creatures on Earth. ____7____ we take immediate action, our Earth will become worse and worse. Good news is that with more and more citizens fighting ____8____ pollution and unnecessary waste, things are getting better. We should always have the ____9____ of protecting nature deeply in our mind and put it into practice in our daily life. It’s our shared responsibility to ____10____ the beauty of nature for ourselves and for the younger generation. 6. A. appears B. becomes C. sounds D. smells 7. A. If B. Though C. While D. Unless 8. A. for B. against C. to D. with 9. A. attention B. decision C. intention D. imagination 10. A. retain B. remind C. return D. repeat C Nowadays, more and more teenagers begin to realize ____11____ as they learn more about history and customs. People want younger generations to live a life that is richer and more meaningful. It is known that those ____12____ are increasingly interested in traditional arts and local customs. More young people choose to learn folk arts, ____13____ more attention to ancient culture and traditions. We should value the culture and treasures ____14____ make our nation unique and shape our spirit. The traditional culture as well as valuable customs that they care for ____15____ more attention from the whole society. 11. A. why is traditional culture important B. that traditional culture is of great value C. how is culture meaningful D. whether culture influences us 12. A. in their twenty B. in their twenties C. in their twentieth D. in their twenty’s 13. A. paying B. pay C. paid D. to pay 14. A. what B. who C. that D. where 15. A. attracting B. attract C. have attracted D. has attracted 二、完形填空 You think it’s “cool” to carry your backpacks and head out to school. But if you don’t know ____16____ how to choose, load, lift and wear them—these all-important accessories (配件) can be a pain in the back. Not to ____17____ the neck, head and shoulders. Backpacks can influence your health. Carrying a heavy load improperly can ____18____ poor body position and even hurt the spinal column (脊柱). This can cause headaches, back, neck and arm pain. For example, if it is carried on one shoulder, a heavy backpack forces the muscles and spine to ____19____ the unequal weight. This may increase the possible back problems later in life. Here’s some advice to help you carry backpacks comfortably and safely. Choose the right backpack. Forget leather! It looks great, but it’s far too ____20____. Go for canvas (帆布). Make sure the pack fits properly and that its ____21____ is suitable for the wearer’s body. Please only put in the pack what is ____22____ for that day. It’s a good idea to know how much each item weighs. The total weight of the filled pack should be no more than 10 to 15 per cent of the wearer’s own body weight. Pack heaviest objects ____23____ to the body, and place little ones outside, away from the back. Put the pack on a smooth surface, at waist height. Put on the pack, one shoulder ____24____, and then adjust (调整) the straps to fit comfortably. Both shoulder straps should be used and adjusted ____25____ the pack can fit the body without hanging to one side. Backpacks should never be worn over just one shoulder. Take the above advice, and you may not complain about back pain, numbness or weakness in your arms and legs anymore. 16. A. hardly B. deeply C. suddenly D. exactly 17. A. mention B. prevent C. complete D. announce 18. A. turn off B. lead to C. depend on D. take up 19. A. divide B. organize C. remind D. balance 20. A. light B. heavy C. cheap D. expensive 21. A. size B. price C. height D. colour 22. A. found B. allowed C. needed D. repaired 23. A. equal B. harmful C. similar D. close 24. A. at a time B. at times C. at that time D. in no time 25. A. because B. though C. so D. if 三、阅读理解 A Welcome to the SPORT POD 26. The web page is mainly about _______. A. cycling B. travelling C. players D. sports 27. What does the information after the asterisk (星号) at the bottom of the web page explain? A. How to pay for the site. B. That the site is free only for 90 days. C. How to get a free one-year membership. D. That users pay only for the information they need. 28. If you join the SPORT POD, you can ________. ①play some sports for free ②get help for improving your game ③know up-to-date scores ④know more about your favourite players A. ②③ B. ③④ C. ②③④ D. ①②③④ B Welcome to Italy’s stunning beaches Sorrento Coast The Sorrento Coast is where dramatic cliffs (悬崖) meet the clear blue waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Picturesque towns like Positano and Sorrento sit on the cliff sides, offering a breathtaking backdrop to your beach holiday. Days can be spent relaxing on pebble beaches like Marina Grande, enjoying fresh seafood at waterside restaurants or exploring hidden coves (小海湾) accessible only by boat. Brucoli, Sicily Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, has a diverse coastline with hidden coves and dramatic landscapes. Brucoli, a small village on the eastern coast, offers peace with its quiet beaches and crystal-clear waters. Spiaggia di Marina di Brucoli, a crescent-shaped beach with soft sand, is ideal for relaxation and soaking up the Sicilian sunshine. Olbia area, Sardinia The Olbia area on the northeastern coast offers a diverse selection of beaches, from the lively Spiaggia Lido di Pitulongu with its water sports facilities to the quiet Cala Brandinchi, with its fine white sand and crystal-clear waters. Lido di Jesolo For a family-friendly beach holiday, Lido di Jesolo ticks all the boxes. This lively resort town has a long stretch of golden sand with shallow waters, perfect for building sandcastles and playing in the waves. It offers plenty of activities, from amusement parks like Gardaland to water parks and mini golf courses, ensuring endless entertainment for the little ones. 29. What characteristic is shared by the Sorrento Coast and Sicily? A. Both provide fresh seafood. B. Both possess pebble beaches. C. Both feature hidden coves. D. Both offer boat tours to nearby coves. 30. Which beach is equipped with water sports facilities? A. The Sorrento Coast. B. Olbia area, Sardinia. C. Brucoli, Sicily. D. Lido di Jesolo. 31. How is Lido di Jesolo different from other beaches? A. It is known for its liveliness. B. It has a vast area of fine sand. C. It is well-suited for children. D. It offers various beach experiences. C There is one mysterious (神秘的) painting in the world: The Lute Player (《鲁特琴演奏者》) by the Italian painter Caravaggio. It has three very similar versions, and most people cannot tell the differences between them. To art experts, there has been disagreement over whether the paintings held by Russia’s Hermitage Museum and France’s Wildenstein Collection were created by the artist, while the one at Britain’s Badminton House is a copy. Artificial intelligence (AI) begged to differ. In September 2025, Swiss AI company Art Recognition said there’s an almost 86 percent chance that Badminton House’s painting is real, while Wildenstein’s one is likely a copy. This case shows the new role that AI plays in authenticating (鉴定) art. In the past, it was up to human experts to decide if a painting was real. They tell real artworks apart from copies using their deep knowledge of artists and modern technologies such as infrared imaging (红外成像). Now, AI might serve as another cool tool in experts’ toolboxes. The technology can study small details in artworks. It then compares these details with real works by the same artist to find differences that experts and other scientific methods might miss. However, many experts don’t fully trust AI for identifying (识别) real art. They pointed out that AI can give results without explaining how it reached them. Also, proper training on AI can require thousands of images, but few artists have produced that many works. Artists may also change their style suddenly, so AI that only looks for fixed patterns can easily make mistakes. As art is subjective (主观的) by nature, neither AI nor humans can be completely certain about their judgments. AI should be used together with other methods, not to give final answers. “I strongly believe that the future of art authentication lies in the collaboration (合作) between AI and experts,” Art Recognition’s CEO Carina Popovici told ARTnews. 32. What do we know about the three paintings of The Lute Player? A. They are kept in the same museum. B. They look much like each other. C. They were created by different artists. D. They show different painting styles. 33. What does the first sentence in Paragraph 3 mean? A. AI is there to help. B. AI tells the truth. C. AI agrees with experts. D. AI disagrees with experts. 34. According to the passage, what advantage does AI have over human experts in art authentication? A. It can find small details that humans might miss. B. It can work on its own without human help. C. It can clearly explain the reasons for its results. D. It works well even when artists change their style. 35. What is Carina Popovici’s opinion of AI’s role in art authentication? A. AI may someday replace human experts. B. AI can be a great help to human experts. C. AI should be used to give final judgment on art. D. AI makes better judgments than human experts. D Scientists at University College London (UCL) have found special genes that help keep hearing healthy. They made this discovery by studying fruit flies. This finding might help doctors create treatments for hearing loss in older people. Around the world, one in three people over 65 years old have trouble hearing. Scientists know of more than 150 genes that might affect hearing, but they don’t agree on how to use this knowledge to help patients. In their study, published in Scientific Reports, UCL researchers tested fruit flies’ hearing throughout their lives (about 70 days) to see if their hearing gets worse as they get older. Fruit flies’ ears are very much like human ears at the molecular level. This makes them perfect for studying human hearing problems. The researchers found that fruit flies also suffer from age-related hearing loss.Their sensitive hearing began to drop after 50 days of age. This made the team look for genes that kept the flies’ ears healthy for the first 50 days. After careful study, they found a new group of control genes called homeostasis genes. These genes help the ear pick up sounds and stay sensitive. Using this knowledge, scientists changed these genes and stopped the flies from developing age-related hearing loss. Professor Joerg Albert, who led the study, said:“ Many studies have looked at fruit fly hearing, but ours is the first to examine the detailed process of how their hearing changes over time.” “ These genes are similar to human genes. This will help guide future medical research on humans and speed up the discovery of new drug or gene treatments.” 36. What did scientists at UCL discover? A. One-third of people aged over 65 have hearing problems. B. There are regulatory genes that are related to aging. C. Humans have over 150 genes that can affect hearing loss. D. Homeostasis genes maintain one’s ability to hear. 37. Why were fruit flies used in the research? A. Their hearing system is similar to that of humans. B. Their hearing ability also declines with age. C. They display ARHL during their lifespan. D. They share many genes with humans. 38. What is the main purpose of the last two paragraphs? A. The result of the study. B. The importance of the study. C. The discovery of new treatments. D. The future commercial prospects. 39. Which of the following would be the best title for the text? A. Age-Related Hearing Loss: Fruit Flies and Humans B. Hearing Loss: a Common Problem for Older Adults C. Gene Discovery could Lead to Hearing Loss Treatments D. The Body’s Ability can be Unlocked to Treat Lost Hearing 40. What does “genes are similar to humans’” imply about the findings? A. Fly genes are the same as human genes, ensuring perfect treatment results B. Similar genes suggest common ways, promising for human therapy. C. Human genes are more complex, making findings have nothing to do with treatment. D. Flies and humans share the same system, allowing direct drug use. 四、填空 A 根据短文内容及括号中所给的汉语写出单词，使语篇意思完整正确。 ____41____(发展) of China’s high-speed railway 2008 The high-speed rail line between Beijing and Tianjin started operating. 2011 The Beijing-Shanghai line opened. 2012 It ____42____(减少) the travel time between the two cities to less than 5 hours. The Harbin-Dalian line opened. It is the first high-speed railway in China to operate at very cold ____43____(温度). 2016 With the opening of the Shanghai-Kunming line, people can travel quickly from the east to the west. 2017 China ____44____ (引进) the Fuxing bullet trains. They can travel at about 400 kilometres an hour and have a longer service life than other trains. 2019 The Beijing-Zhangjiakou line opened ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games. Trains on this line use self-driving technologies. 2022 Zhengzhou-Chongqing line opened. The line includes several large bridges. It is an ____45____(神奇的) work of engineering, built after years of hard work. B 根据句子意思，用括号里所给单词的适当形式填空。 China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry is valuable not only for the economy but also for the environment. Over the past few years, the ____46____ (sell) of Chinese EVs have reached new heights, which has made us feel ____47____ (surprise). These eco-friendly cars ____48____ (accept) widely by people around the world now because of their high quality and reasonable prices. Moreover, the Free Self-Driving (FSD) service ____49____ (success) in changing the way people travel. The convenience has been translated into a safer and ____50____ (comfort) driving experience. C 根据短文内容，从下面方框中选择单词或词组适当形式填空，使短文完整正确，其中一项为多余项。 especially; are used to; excitedly; until; thoughts; is considered China’s space exploration has been making remarkable progress, ____51____ in the past few years. Many advanced technologies ____52____ make sure of the safety and success of each mission, from the launch of new rockets to the construction of the space station. When the Shenzhou-19 astronauts were sent into space, people across the country ____53____ followed every moment online, waiting ____54____ the astronauts successfully entered the Tiangong space station. China’s space program ____55____ a great achievement by experts worldwide. New space technologies are being developed continuously, and many experiments are carried out in space to improve life on Earth. 六、阅读表达 阅读下面短文，根据所读内容在文章后的空格内填入最恰当的内容。注意：1–8小题每空只填1个单词 The world’s first human-like robot half-marathon (半程马拉松) was held in Beijing on 19 April. Amazingly, 20 robots joined about 12,000 human runners in the race. The robots were different, from the 180-centimeter-tall “Tiangong Ultra” to the 75-centimeter-tall “Little Giant”. They had human-like looks and ran on two legs. Each robot started at a slightly different time so that they would not bump into each other. To give each robot the best chance, each travelled with support workers. Just as human runners needed to get energy from water, the robots were allowed to get new batteries during the race. Companies were also allowed to replace (替换) their robots when they could no longer run. The first robot to cross the finishing line was Tiangong Ultra. It finished the race in 2 hours, 40 minutes and 42 seconds, while the winner of the men’s race finished in 1 hour and 2 minutes. To the robots, the most important thing was not to win, but to finish. At last, six of the robots crossed the finishing line. The race was a success, even for the robots who didn’t finish. Their efforts will help their developers improve future human-like robots. The race also marked the first time in human history—human-like robots have tried a half-marathon. However, the marathon also displayed some weaknesses of the robots. They needed people to change their batteries, prevent falls, and even control them. These challenges show hidden problems in the field: behaving like humans requires further work in materials science, storing power and AI learning abilities. In the future, as AI gets smarter, the gap (差距) between humans and machines will narrow. For China, developing these human-like robots isn’t just about making them run faster—it’s about which country can make full use of science and technology to take the lead in the world. And in that marathon, every fall and hard-won step is very important. Human-like Robots Run Half Marathon in China ____56____ Twenty robots competed with thousands of human runners in a half-marathon in Beijing on 19 April. About the robotic runners The robots were not the ____57____ size, but they all looked like humans. Each robot started at a different time to lower the ____58____ of bumping into each other. Batteries could be changed and robots could even be replaced if it was ____59____ Results Tiangong Ultra came first, ____60____ it was far behind the human winner. Six of the robots ____61____ to finish the race. Meanings Their efforts will help developers make further development of human-like robots ____62____. China made history because the event marked the first time for human-like robots to try a half-marathon. Future development The development of robots needs continuous efforts, and every small step ____63____ To develop human-like robots, what needs improving? (According to the article) ____________________________________64____________________________________ Do you think human-like robots will be better than humans in running in the future? Why or why not? ____________________________________65____________________________________ 七、首字母填空 Imagine a cute cat doll that talks and shows lively facial expressions, or a small robot with a thin arm ready to play Go. These c____66____ toys all use artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, and such “smart friends” are quickly becoming popular all over the world. A study shows China’s AI toy market is e____67____ to be worth 29 billion yuan this year. B____68____ emotional support, AI toys may also change the way kids grow up. Are there r____69____? The answer is yes. AI may cause children to h____70____ themselves. For example, “Kumma” bear is an AI toy from a Singapore-based company. A test showed that it could tell kids where to find knives and how to light a m____71____. AI may also make people see only content they agree with. People never have to q____72____ their ideas or think about different views. AI friends never share their own f____73____. It may leave kids unprepared to deal with real human beings. Because of this, there should be s____74____ rules for AI companies. At the same time, parents should think carefully b____75____ trusting their children to a machine. 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