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宜川中学2025学年第二学期阶段练 高三英语 考生注意： 1．本练习设试卷和答题纸，答案写在答题纸上，写在试卷上无效。 2．答题前，考生务必在答题纸上清楚填涂班级、姓名和准考证号。 3．本试卷共9页，答题时间 120分钟，试卷满分 150 分。 I. Listening Comprehension Section A Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1.A. Buy a new car for herself. B. Take her car in for repair. C. Have the brakes checked. D. Continue driving as usual. 2.A. Amazed by the ending. B. Bored most of the time. C. Angry about the players. D. Disappointed by the result. 3.A. She prefers rural life. B. She lives in a big city. C. She enjoys loud music. D. She often travels abroad. 4.A. Begin to write now. B. Wait for a better idea. C. Read more novels first. D. Ask others for new ideas. 5.A. She made Anna angry. B. She didn’t attend the meeting. C. She ignored Anna on purpose. D. She didn’t want to worry Anna further. 6.A. He forgot his materials. B. He arrived late at class. C. He canceled his lecture. D. He changed his teaching style. 7.A. Choosing presentation topics. B. Discussing a group assignment. C. Practicing for an upcoming test. D. Working on a science experiment. 8.A. She had a good sleep last night. B. She’s too tired to go to the gym. C. She already went to the gym earlier. D. She wants to finish her science project first. 9.A. She doesn’t often see people from her past. B. She saw Kevin at the bookstore recently, too. C. She still keeps in touch with many old friends. D. She plans to meet up with her classmates soon. 10.A. They canceled a camping trip due to rain. B. They are worried their flight may be canceled. C. They still plan to go camping despite the weather. D. They avoided bad weather by traveling elsewhere. Section B Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11.A. The horse’s habit of playing with daily objects. B. The public interest in teaching animals to paint. C. The need to find an outlet for the horse’s energy. D. The success of similar training methods used before 12.A. He becomes calm when he is painting. B. He is no longer interested in food rewards. C. He still behaves in the same way as before. D. He refuses to follow the speaker’s instructions. 13.A. Why horses need more exercise and care. B. How rescue horses are trained for farm work. C. How a horse changed through learning to paint. D. How a horse’s difficult past affected its behaviour. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following speech. 14.A. Less screen use lowered stress levels. B. Natural light was preferred by workers. C. Sunlight improved workers’ eyesight levels. D. More sunlight improved sleep and reduced stress. 15.A. It may delay the body’s sleep process. B. It helps the body feel relaxed at night. C. It has little influence on sleep quality. D. It improves how eye cells respond to light. 16.A. Eye cells help control sleep patterns. B. Morning light improves health and mood. C. Blue light affects sleep depending on timing. D. Electronic devices often lead to sleep problems. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17.A. The health benefits of laughter. B. The different views on laughter. C. The inventor of World Laughter Day. D. The origin and meaning of World Laughter Day. 18. A. He tried to study laughter in a lab environment. B. He found that most laughter happens after jokes. C. He observed that people often laugh at casual remarks. D. He suggested that laughter isn’t linked to social behavior. 19. A. It is a natural response that’s hard to fake. B. It happens most often when people are alone. C. It is easy to produce when someone asks you to. D. It has little to do with how people relate to each other. 20. A. He finds out that laughter is part of most traditional cultures. B. He realizes laughter can improve physical and mental health. C. He learns that laughter is more than just a response to humor. D. He remembers how often he laughs when watching comedies. II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. Write It Out Writers often need a fresh idea before they can begin. That is why writing prompts (提示) are useful. A prompt does not tell the whole story. Instead, it offers a starting point and allows the writer to decide what ___1___ (happen) next. There are no fixed rules, so each person can take the same idea in a different direction. One prompt can come from ___2___ as ordinary as the weather. Open a weather app, choose a random city, and check the forecast for the week. Then imagine that the exact opposite weather arrives. A town ___3___ (expect) sunshine may suddenly face snow, while one preparing for rain might wake to clear skies. How would people react? Another common prompt focuses on people under pressure. Imagine that a character ___4___ (ask) without warning to give a public speech. They may welcome the chance to speak, or they may feel deeply nervous. The writer can explore both the speech itself and the emotions ___5___ it. Some prompts introduce an element of fantasy. Picture a gardening hut ___6___ gives certain visitors special powers. Perhaps it only responds to kind people, or perhaps it rewards those with courage. The question is not only ___7___ powers will be granted, but how those powers change people. Other prompts encourage careful description. ___8___ (surround) by the smells, tastes, and sounds of a favorite meal, a character preparing and eating it can be brought vividly to life. The meal may matter ___9___ it reminds the character of home or of someone they love. Prompts can also create conflict or mystery. Two people return home together but refuse to speak to each other. Someone walks past an old school and suddenly faints. A roommate arrives with a completely unexpected pet. Each situation immediately raises questions that need ___10___ (answer). Good prompts do not limit imagination. They simply open a door. Once the first sentence is written, the story can grow in surprising ways. Section B Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. bond B. boundaries C. channel D. constructed E. existed F. gradually G. relatable H. reserved I. personally J. stood K. visibility A Dangerous Relationship At nine, I formed an intense, entirely imaginary attachment to Mickey Dolenz of The Monkees, a 1960s TV-created pop band. He had long left the spotlight and, of course, didn’t know I ____11____. Still, I drifted into a dream whenever Pleasant Valley Sunday played. Looking back, I now understand that The Monkees were a carefully ____12____ media product. Yet their success lay in how convincingly they created a sense of personal connection. On television, they broke the usual ____13____, addressing viewers directly with playful glances. In interviews, they shared stories that felt personal and natural. By appearing open and slightly weak, they encouraged audiences to feel they truly knew them. This kind of one-sided emotional ____14____, described as a “parasocial relationship,” is far from new. While working on an episode of Digital Human for BBC Radio 4, I came across earlier examples. One was Lonesome Gal, a radio voice from the mid-20th century who spoke gently to listeners. Her opening lines suggested exclusive devotion, creating the impression that each listener was ____15____ addressed. For many, she became a kind of imagined companion. Inevitably, such emotional closeness also provided a(n) ____16____ for persuasion — and for selling products. In today’s digital world, these relationships are everywhere — and often built on purpose. To attract attention, creators present themselves as open and ____17____, encouraging followers to feel a personal connection. This works at first, especially when interaction still feels direct. However, as audiences grow, this model begins to fail. It is possible to reply to a few individuals, but not to thousands. As a result, what once felt like a genuine exchange ____18____ shifts into something less personal. Even so, the audience’s sense of connection remains. People continue to believe they know the person behind the screen, even when the interaction is limited. For creators, this creates a tension between ____19____ and privacy: they must stay engaging while protecting their own space. Unlike earlier forms of media, where agents or producers ____20____ in between, today’s online figures often face their audiences directly. And when relationships break down, there is rarely anyone to step in and manage the consequences. III. Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. At a recent gardening conference, a speaker gestured toward a slide of a rather worn-looking station wagon (旅行车) and asked how many plants it might contain. The answer, ____21____, was thousands. Inside were young, leafless trees and plant roots, all carefully packed in boxes and ready for replanting. This quiet scene points to a ____22____ that is steadily gaining attention: the use of “bare root” plants. Bare-root plants are lifted from the ground during their resting season, with their top growth cut back and their roots washed clean. Stored in cool conditions, with roots kept damp and protected, they can later be ____23____ and planted with relative ease. What makes this method increasingly appealing is not only its practicality but also how well it ____24____ a more thoughtful, low-waste approach to gardening. The ____25____ begins with cost. Gardening is widely perceived as a(n) ____26____ hobby, and the significantly lower price of bare-root plants offers an immediate advantage. Yet the benefits extend far beyond ____27____. These plants often establish more quickly once planted, adapting well to their new environment. At the same time, their environmental footprint is notably lighter. Without the need for large pots or compost (堆肥), transport becomes more efficient, and the energy required for heating and watering during growth is ____28____. Designers working on large projects have begun to explore this method, though not without ____29____. While bare-root planting can be highly efficient, it may introduce uncertainty in complex layouts where precise positioning is essential. ____30____, successful examples demonstrate its potential. In one large-scale planting, thousands of plants were introduced without plastic, resulting in a process that proved both quicker and more efficient, particularly for species with strong root systems. The growing interest in bare-root plants also reflects a broader shift in ____31____. For decades, many gardeners have relied on potted plants from garden centres, a system that often carries hidden ____32____ costs. In contrast, bare-root planting encourages closer attention to natural cycles. Because these plants must be handled and planted within specific seasonal windows, gardeners are encouraged to plan more carefully and work in harmony with the rhythms of ____33____. Rather than being simply an alternative technique, bare-root planting suggests a different way of ____34____ gardening. With its combination of economy, ____35____, and environmental awareness, it offers a quieter, less wasteful approach — one that may gradually reshape everyday gardening practices. 21. A. seriously B. personally C. gradually D. surprisingly 22. A. variation B. practice C. concept D. development 23. A. detected B. generated C. transported D. measured 24. A. limits B. replaces C. tests D. fits 25. A. appeal B. challenge C. discussion D. focus 26. A. rewarding B. memorable C. intense D. expensive 27. A. appearance B. flexibility C. affordability D. usefulness 28. A. reduced B. directed C. boosted D. maintained 29. A. preparation B. delay C. hesitation D. assistance 30. A. By contrast B. Even so C. In addition D. Till now 31. A. framework B. criteria C. perspective D. quantity 32. A. unnecessary B. environmental C. short-term D. economic 33. A. nature B. gardening C. change D. soil 34. A. making up B. depending on C. taking over D. thinking about 35. A. efficiency B. encouragement C. innovation D. transplant Section B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) For the past four years, I have run Poem Store, a public project where I trade poems typed on a manual typewriter for donations. Most of my work has taken place in Arcata, a small Northern California town that welcomed me so warmly people called me its unofficial town poet. I loved that place. There I wandered through ancient forests, walked the edge of the continent, and knelt beside clear, cold rivers. Yet I also learned another language there — the language of land and ownership. Trees were managed as crops, while protesters sometimes lived high in the branches, trying to save them. I wanted to understand both sides. That wish led me to Neal Ewald of Green Diamond Resource Company, a company often criticized for its logging practices. One day at the market, Neal asked me to write a poem about being underwater. I wrote: “With the weight of water around us, we look up and know all the force of the world lies deep in such an unknown place.” The poem touched him. Soon after, he mailed me a book of letters written by his wife during the final months of her life. He asked me to write another poem, one that he and his children could read when they missed her. He wanted no borrowed song, no famous lines — only words shaped for her life and her memory. I read the letters carefully and wrote Wendy’s poem. When I gave it to Neal, our connection deepened. Out of shared sorrow grew an unlikely friendship. We had dinners, started a book club, and walked together in the woods. We spoke of grief, love, protest, business, and the future of the forests. Neal often returned to one word: yes. He believed even opponents should search for the place where conversation could begin. Later, a young protester named Farmer, who had been living secretly in the trees, agreed to meet Neal. They disagreed on almost everything, yet they chose to listen. In time, the McKay Tract, home to old-growth redwoods, was spared, and much of it moved toward becoming a community forest. I still trace that change back to a pair of poems — one about deep water, one about love that outlived loss. Together, they became a small spark that proved how quietly one human connection can light the dark. 36. Why did the author want to connect with Neal at first? A. To ask Neal to support the Poem Store project. B. To invite Neal to join local environmental protests. C. To better understand opposing views on the forests. D. To learn how to manage a successful wood company. 37. What was Neal’s requirement for the second poem? A. It had to teach the public about forests. B. It had to be written especially for his wife. C. It had to be related to underwater experience. D. It had to be chosen first by his children together. 38. What happened to the McKay Tract after Neal and Farmer began to listen to each other? A. It was protected for local public use. B. It was sold to Farmer and his supporters. C. It was closed to become a redwood reserve. D. It was cut down under a new community plan. 39. What is the passage mainly about? A. How poetry helped bring people together. B. Why poetry could not ease personal grief. C. How poetry made a town famous for its forests. D. Why poetry could not improve a company’s image. (B) Things David Sedaris must do before bed, if he wants a good night’s sleep: pick up litter from the streets near his home in West Sussex, England (where the local government named a garbage truck after him in appreciation), clear the sink of dirty dishes and write in his diary. Since his first entry at age 20, in 1977, Sedaris has composed 165 volumes of private commentary, which he mined for his latest work, Theft by Finding: Diaries (1977 — 2002) Have you ever read a diary you weren’t supposed to? In Chicago I found this woman’s diary in a trash can. She was one of those people searching for meaning in her life, going from one religion to another. It was one of the best books I ever read. Why are you such a diary devotee? If you told me I couldn’t write in my diary anymore, my life would be torture and I’d have to get on some kind of medication. Stranded on a desert island, I’d just write my diary in the sand with a stick. The tide would wash it away, but I’d know that I’d written it down and that would at least be something. Re-reading your own writing, did you make any discoveries? I don’t like, especially in the early years, how pretentious I was. That was hard to take. Then again, you’re 20 years old, you’re an art student, you’re going to be disgusting. It comes with the territory. You once said you’d die if anyone got their hands on your diary? Well, I would — Theft by Finding is my edit. But if you were to just go and take my diary off the shelf, I would have to kill you. And upon your death? If they said, “OK, look, you have lung cancer and you’ve got three weeks,” well, when I was reading through my diaries, I made a note on my computer of which ones I might burn. 40. Why was a truck named after David Sedaris? A. He invests in such a garbage truck. B. He seldom throws litter on the street. C. He appreciates the government’s support. D. He clears some streets at night for a long time. 41. The word “torture” is closest in meaning to ______. A. something that will serve as medication B. something that will cause great suffering C. something that will always haunt a person D. something that will be forgotten in a short time 42. Which of the following statements is true of David Sedaris? A. He will always keep his diaries to himself. B. He often gets inspired by others’ diaries. C. He loves writing diaries in the sand. D. He is satisfied with all his diaries. (C) More organisations are planning missions to the Moon in the coming years. Scientists warn, however, that this renewed rush to explore could damage some of the Moon’s most valuable scientific areas before they are properly studied. Researchers Dr Alanna Krolikowski and Martin Elvis argue that these “sites of extraordinary scientific importance” should be protected now, before irreversible harm occurs. A few areas in particular stand out. The first is the far side of the Moon, which always points away from Earth. “It’s probably the best place for radio astronomy in the Solar System because it’s protected from Earth’s artificial radio noise,” says Prof Ian Crawford, from University of London, who has also argued for careful management of our activities on the Moon. A radio telescope positioned on the far side of the Moon could help astronomers explore the dark ages — the first few hundred million years after the Big Bang, before the first stars and galaxies (星系) had fully formed. The telescope would be able to pick up those long radio waves that are reflected by Earth’s atmosphere and therefore impossible to study from the ground. “This means spacecraft operating on the far side will need to minimise radio transmissions (发射) and have their electronics well shielded,” says Crawford. The other areas of concern are the lunar poles. They are home to particularly cold and shadowy regions that sunlight never reaches. These regions trap chemicals (known as volatiles) that would normally break down and escape into space: chemicals that arrived by asteroid and comet impacts (小行星和彗星撞击) billions of years ago. As such, they provide us with an unparalleled snapshot into the history of the Solar System. The trouble is that one of those volatiles is water ice, a highly valuable resource for future human missions in space. The ice can be melted for water to drink and clean with, but also split into hydrogen for rocket fuel and oxygen for breathing. About half of all upcoming Moon missions are heading to the lunar poles for this reason. “The key priority is to prevent rocket gases and large amounts of dust from polluting the substances trapped in these permanently dark regions,” says Crawford. “It’s important that such pollution doesn’t occur before we’ve had a chance to examine these regions in their original states.” Further exploration of the Moon is inevitable, but we only have one chance to preserve its unique habitats and hidden secrets. 43. According to the passage, why is the far side of the Moon suitable for radio astronomy? A. It contains substances formed during the dark ages. B. It is largely free from radio signals produced on Earth. C. Its atmosphere reflects long radio waves back into space. D. Its physical features allow big telescopes to be built there. 44. Why does the lunar poles present a challenge for future exploration? A. Spacecraft activity may impact radio research. B. Its water ice is difficult for humans to use safely. C. Exploration may damage areas scientists hope to study. D. Ancient chemicals in the region are disappearing quickly. 45. Which of the following would Crawford most likely agree with? A. Radio astronomy should take priority over water-ice research. B. Lunar resources should mainly support future human settlements. C. Lunar exploration should continue with careful scientific protection. D. Scientists should avoid exploring regions that haven’t been polluted. 46. What is the passage mainly intended to do? A. To explain how future Moon missions will affect space travel. B. To describe the scientific value of the Moon’s hidden regions. C. To suggest ways to reduce the potential harm done by lunar research. D. To warn that important lunar areas could be damaged by exploration. Section C Directions: Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. Skillcation Travel today is no longer just about sightseeing or relaxing. Many people now choose trips with special purposes — “sleepcations” for rest, “sports tourism” for big events, or “gig tripping” to follow favorite singers. ____47____ It gives travelers the chance to develop new skills while enjoying a change of scene. According to Ben Martin, an economics director at the architecture and hospitality firm HKS, skillcations reflect people’s growing wish to learn through experience. ____48____ Such activities not only make travel more meaningful — but also bring a sense of growth and creativity that lasts long after the trip ends. ____49____ In India, the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation offers “skillcation packages” where visitors can take part in painting, swimming, acting, or cooking lessons. Similar programs appear in many countries: cheese-making in Switzerland, flamenco dancing in Spain, glacier research in Iceland, or ice sculpting in China. These experiences often lead to cultural connection, self-confidence, and new friendships as travelers share the joy of learning together. Still, a skillcation is not for everyone. It sometimes requires effort, patience, and the courage to step outside one’s comfort zone. ____50____ Yet for curious minds, this kind of travel can be deeply rewarding. Returning home with a new ability or memory gives people a strong sense of achievement and may inspire them to explore further. Even a short trip can include elements of skill-building — a cooking class, a flower-arranging workshop, or an archery lesson. The key is to choose what truly interests you and fits your experience. With an open mind and a bit of adventure, a skillcation can turn ordinary travel into a journey of personal discovery. A. A newer idea, the skillcation, combines leisure with learning. B. Skillcation, as its name suggests, is a short holiday taken to disconnect from work, C. Instead of simply visiting landmarks, travelers join cooking, pottery, or dance classes, or learn local crafts. D. Some destinations are already promoting this trend. E. There are also ways to include elements of skill-building in your travels without taking a full-on skillcation. F. Those who prefer complete rest may find it tiring. IV. Summary Writing 51. Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize in no more than 60 words the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage. Use your own words as far as possible. Why Do I Get Anxious Thoughts Late at Night? Sleep problems are surprisingly common, with many adults struggling to fall asleep because of anxious thoughts. Research from the University of Oxford shows that people with sleeplessness tend to focus more on worries at bedtime, while good sleepers think of little in particular. Many people have experienced falling asleep easily in front of the TV, only to lie awake once in bed. This highlights a key reason for nighttime anxiety: the sudden lack of distraction. During the day and evening, the brain is constantly engaged — working, socialising, or watching something. But once the lights are off, external stimulation disappears, leaving the mind free to turn inward. At this point, it often dwells on past events or future concerns, the two main sources of worry. Psychologists suggest that trying to push these thoughts away doesn’t really work. Often, the more you resist them, the more they seem to stick around. A better approach is to notice them and simply let them pass. For worries about the past, one useful method is to write in a journal before bed. Studies have shown that people who record their thoughts and feelings fall asleep more quickly. Putting concerns onto paper seems to reduce their mental impact, making it easier to relax. For others, it is future tasks that cause anxiety, especially at the start of the week when responsibilities feel too much to handle. Research supports the idea that writing a to-do list before bedtime can help. In one study, participants who wrote down upcoming tasks fell asleep faster than those who simply reflected on what they had already done. Writing appears to organise thoughts and reduce mental overload. In general, worrying is normal. The key is to manage it, not remove it. If you deal with worries earlier in the day, you’re less likely to feel stressed at night and can sleep more easily. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ V. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 52. 演唱会门票一开售，你就记得提醒我抢票。(as soon as) (汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 53. 许多游客在陌生城市旅行时依靠翻译软件与当地人交流。(rely on)(汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 54. 越来越多的年轻人开始意识到海洋污染问题，并主动减少塑料垃圾的使用。(aware)(汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 55. 老师在直播课堂上放慢语速并清楚地讲解重点，以便每位学生都能跟上进度，并在遇到困难时及时提问。(so that)(汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________________________ VI. Guided Writing 56. Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 76．假设你是明启中学高三学生李华。学校社团招新季即将到来，你想创办一个全新的社团，需要向学生会提交一份申请说明，内容须包括： (1)简要介绍你想创办的社团; (2)你想创办该社团的理由。 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 宜川中学2025学年第二学期阶段练 高三英语 考生注意： 1．本练习设试卷和答题纸，答案写在答题纸上，写在试卷上无效。 2．答题前，考生务必在答题纸上清楚填涂班级、姓名和准考证号。 3．本试卷共9页，答题时间 120分钟，试卷满分 150 分。 I. Listening Comprehension Section A Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1.A. Buy a new car for herself. B. Take her car in for repair. C. Have the brakes checked. D. Continue driving as usual. 2.A. Amazed by the ending. B. Bored most of the time. C. Angry about the players. D. Disappointed by the result. 3.A. She prefers rural life. B. She lives in a big city. C. She enjoys loud music. D. She often travels abroad. 4.A. Begin to write now. B. Wait for a better idea. C. Read more novels first. D. Ask others for new ideas. 5.A. She made Anna angry. B. She didn’t attend the meeting. C. She ignored Anna on purpose. D. She didn’t want to worry Anna further. 6.A. He forgot his materials. B. He arrived late at class. C. He canceled his lecture. D. He changed his teaching style. 7.A. Choosing presentation topics. B. Discussing a group assignment. C. Practicing for an upcoming test. D. Working on a science experiment. 8.A. She had a good sleep last night. B. She’s too tired to go to the gym. C. She already went to the gym earlier. D. She wants to finish her science project first. 9.A. She doesn’t often see people from her past. B. She saw Kevin at the bookstore recently, too. C. She still keeps in touch with many old friends. D. She plans to meet up with her classmates soon. 10.A. They canceled a camping trip due to rain. B. They are worried their flight may be canceled. C. They still plan to go camping despite the weather. D. They avoided bad weather by traveling elsewhere. Section B Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11.A. The horse’s habit of playing with daily objects. B. The public interest in teaching animals to paint. C. The need to find an outlet for the horse’s energy. D. The success of similar training methods used before 12.A. He becomes calm when he is painting. B. He is no longer interested in food rewards. C. He still behaves in the same way as before. D. He refuses to follow the speaker’s instructions. 13.A. Why horses need more exercise and care. B. How rescue horses are trained for farm work. C. How a horse changed through learning to paint. D. How a horse’s difficult past affected its behaviour. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following speech. 14.A. Less screen use lowered stress levels. B. Natural light was preferred by workers. C. Sunlight improved workers’ eyesight levels. D. More sunlight improved sleep and reduced stress. 15.A. It may delay the body’s sleep process. B. It helps the body feel relaxed at night. C. It has little influence on sleep quality. D. It improves how eye cells respond to light. 16.A. Eye cells help control sleep patterns. B. Morning light improves health and mood. C. Blue light affects sleep depending on timing. D. Electronic devices often lead to sleep problems. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17.A. The health benefits of laughter. B. The different views on laughter. C. The inventor of World Laughter Day. D. The origin and meaning of World Laughter Day. 18. A. He tried to study laughter in a lab environment. B. He found that most laughter happens after jokes. C. He observed that people often laugh at casual remarks. D. He suggested that laughter isn’t linked to social behavior. 19. A. It is a natural response that’s hard to fake. B. It happens most often when people are alone. C. It is easy to produce when someone asks you to. D. It has little to do with how people relate to each other. 20. A. He finds out that laughter is part of most traditional cultures. B. He realizes laughter can improve physical and mental health. C. He learns that laughter is more than just a response to humor. D. He remembers how often he laughs when watching comedies. II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. Write It Out Writers often need a fresh idea before they can begin. That is why writing prompts (提示) are useful. A prompt does not tell the whole story. Instead, it offers a starting point and allows the writer to decide what ___1___ (happen) next. There are no fixed rules, so each person can take the same idea in a different direction. One prompt can come from ___2___ as ordinary as the weather. Open a weather app, choose a random city, and check the forecast for the week. Then imagine that the exact opposite weather arrives. A town ___3___ (expect) sunshine may suddenly face snow, while one preparing for rain might wake to clear skies. How would people react? Another common prompt focuses on people under pressure. Imagine that a character ___4___ (ask) without warning to give a public speech. They may welcome the chance to speak, or they may feel deeply nervous. The writer can explore both the speech itself and the emotions ___5___ it. Some prompts introduce an element of fantasy. Picture a gardening hut ___6___ gives certain visitors special powers. Perhaps it only responds to kind people, or perhaps it rewards those with courage. The question is not only ___7___ powers will be granted, but how those powers change people. Other prompts encourage careful description. ___8___ (surround) by the smells, tastes, and sounds of a favorite meal, a character preparing and eating it can be brought vividly to life. The meal may matter ___9___ it reminds the character of home or of someone they love. Prompts can also create conflict or mystery. Two people return home together but refuse to speak to each other. Someone walks past an old school and suddenly faints. A roommate arrives with a completely unexpected pet. Each situation immediately raises questions that need ___10___ (answer). Good prompts do not limit imagination. They simply open a door. Once the first sentence is written, the story can grow in surprising ways. 【答案】1. will happen 2. something 3. expecting 4. is asked 5. behind 6. that##which 7. what 8. Surrounded 9. because##as##since 10. answering##to be answered 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍写作提示的作用、不同类型的写作提示以及如何借助提示激发写作想象力。 【1题详解】 考查时态。句意：相反，它提供一个起点，让作者决定接下来会发生什么。根据语境“接下来”，表将来，用一般将来时“will happen”。 【2题详解】 考查不定代词。句意：一个提示可能来自像天气这样普通的事物。分析句子结构可知，as ordinary as the weather是形容词短语作后置定语，修饰空处的词。结合语境“来自……事物”，且表示泛指，应用不定代词something。 【3题详解】 考查非谓语。句意：一个期待阳光的城镇可能会突然下雪，而一个准备下雨的城镇可能会发现天空晴朗。本句的谓语动词是may suddenly face，空格处expect需用非谓语形式。town与expect是主动关系，用现在分词作后置定语。 【4题详解】 考查被动语态与时态。句意：想象一个人物毫无预兆地被要求做公开演讲。Imagine后接一个that引导的宾语从句。从句主语a character与动词ask之间是被动关系，且描述一种假设的情景，通常用一般现在时的被动语态。主语a character是第三人称单数，be动词用is。 【5题详解】 考查介词。句意：作者可以探讨演讲本身以及演讲背后的情绪。根据句意可知，此处指探讨隐藏在演讲背后的情绪。behind意为“在……背后/后面”，符合语境。 【6题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：想象一间能给予特定访客特殊能力的园艺小屋。空格处引导定语从句，先行词为hut，指物，从句缺主语，用关系代词that或which。 【7题详解】 考查表语从句。句意：问题不只是会赋予什么能力，而是这些能力如何改变人们。空处位于is not only后，引导表语从句，且根据句意可知，从句缺少定语，表示“什么”含义，用what。 【8题详解】 考查非谓语。句意：被喜爱食物的气味、味道和声音包围，一个准备并享用食物的人物可以被生动地刻画出来。逗号前是状语部分。逻辑主语a character与surround之间是被动关系，因此用过去分词作状语。句首单词首字母需大写。 【9题详解】 考查原因状语从句。句意：这顿饭之所以重要，可能是因为它让这个角色想起了家或他们爱的人。根据句意，后半句是在解释前半句“The meal may matter”的原因，用because、as或since引导原因状语从句均可。 【10题详解】 考查非谓语。句意：每种情况都会立刻提出需要解答的问题。need作为实义动词，后面接动词时有两种常见用法：need doing (某事需要被做，主动形式表被动含义)或need to be done(某事需要被做，被动不定式)。此处questions与answer之间是被动关系，即“问题需要被回答”，故answering或to be answered均可。 Section B Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. bond B. boundaries C. channel D. constructed E. existed F. gradually G. relatable H. reserved I. personally J. stood K. visibility A Dangerous Relationship At nine, I formed an intense, entirely imaginary attachment to Mickey Dolenz of The Monkees, a 1960s TV-created pop band. He had long left the spotlight and, of course, didn’t know I ____11____. Still, I drifted into a dream whenever Pleasant Valley Sunday played. Looking back, I now understand that The Monkees were a carefully ____12____ media product. Yet their success lay in how convincingly they created a sense of personal connection. On television, they broke the usual ____13____, addressing viewers directly with playful glances. In interviews, they shared stories that felt personal and natural. By appearing open and slightly weak, they encouraged audiences to feel they truly knew them. This kind of one-sided emotional ____14____, described as a “parasocial relationship,” is far from new. While working on an episode of Digital Human for BBC Radio 4, I came across earlier examples. One was Lonesome Gal, a radio voice from the mid-20th century who spoke gently to listeners. Her opening lines suggested exclusive devotion, creating the impression that each listener was ____15____ addressed. For many, she became a kind of imagined companion. Inevitably, such emotional closeness also provided a(n) ____16____ for persuasion — and for selling products. In today’s digital world, these relationships are everywhere — and often built on purpose. To attract attention, creators present themselves as open and ____17____, encouraging followers to feel a personal connection. This works at first, especially when interaction still feels direct. However, as audiences grow, this model begins to fail. It is possible to reply to a few individuals, but not to thousands. As a result, what once felt like a genuine exchange ____18____ shifts into something less personal. Even so, the audience’s sense of connection remains. People continue to believe they know the person behind the screen, even when the interaction is limited. For creators, this creates a tension between ____19____ and privacy: they must stay engaging while protecting their own space. Unlike earlier forms of media, where agents or producers ____20____ in between, today’s online figures often face their audiences directly. And when relationships break down, there is rarely anyone to step in and manage the consequences. 【答案】11. E 12. D 13. B 14. A 15. I 16. C 17. G 18. F 19. K 20. J 【解析】 【导语】文章主要探讨了拟社会关系，讲述人们与影视、网络人物之间单方面的情感联结，以及这类关系的特点、演变与存在的矛盾。 【11题详解】 考查动词。句意：他早已离开了聚光灯，当然，也不知道我的存在。宾语从句缺少谓语动词，exist表示“存在”，时态为一般过去时，因此填过去式existed。 【12题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：回想起来，我现在明白The Monkees是一个精心构建的媒体产品。空格处修饰名词media product，constructed“被构建的”，符合句意，为过去分词作定语。 【13题详解】 考查名词。句意：在电视上，他们打破了通常的界限，用俏皮的眼神直接与观众交流。空格处为broke的宾语，需填名词，boundaries“界限”为名词复数，符合句意。 【14题详解】 考查名词。句意：这种单方面的情感纽带，被称为“准社会关系”，远非新鲜事物。空格处为名词作主语，bond“纽带；联系”，符合句意。 【15题详解】 考查副词。句意：她的开场白暗示了专属的忠诚，营造出每位听众都被亲自对话的印象。空格处修饰动词addressed，需填副词，personally“亲自地”，符合句意。 【16题详解】 考查名词。句意：不可避免地，这种情感上的亲密也为说服——以及推销产品——提供了一个渠道。空格处为provided的宾语，需填名词，channel“渠道”，符合句意。 【17题详解】 考查形容词。句意：为了吸引注意力，创作者展现自己开放且容易产生共鸣的一面，鼓励粉丝感到一种个人联系。空格处与open并列，需填形容词，relatable“容易产生共鸣的”，符合句意。 【18题详解】 考查副词。句意：结果，曾经感觉像真正交流的东西逐渐转变为不那么私人化的东西。分空格处修饰动词shifts，需填副词，gradually“逐渐地”，符合句意。 【19题详解】 考查名词。句意：对创作者来说，这在可见性与隐私之间制造了一种张力：他们必须保持吸引力，同时保护自己的空间。空格处与privacy并列，需填名词，visibility“可见性；曝光度”，符合句意。 【20题详解】 考查动词。句意：与早期的媒体形式不同，那时经纪人或制片人站在中间，如今的网络人物常常直接面对他们的受众。空格处为定语从句中的谓语动词，stood in between意为“站在中间”，符合句意。 III. Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. At a recent gardening conference, a speaker gestured toward a slide of a rather worn-looking station wagon (旅行车) and asked how many plants it might contain. The answer, ____21____, was thousands. Inside were young, leafless trees and plant roots, all carefully packed in boxes and ready for replanting. This quiet scene points to a ____22____ that is steadily gaining attention: the use of “bare root” plants. Bare-root plants are lifted from the ground during their resting season, with their top growth cut back and their roots washed clean. Stored in cool conditions, with roots kept damp and protected, they can later be ____23____ and planted with relative ease. What makes this method increasingly appealing is not only its practicality but also how well it ____24____ a more thoughtful, low-waste approach to gardening. The ____25____ begins with cost. Gardening is widely perceived as a(n) ____26____ hobby, and the significantly lower price of bare-root plants offers an immediate advantage. Yet the benefits extend far beyond ____27____. These plants often establish more quickly once planted, adapting well to their new environment. At the same time, their environmental footprint is notably lighter. Without the need for large pots or compost (堆肥), transport becomes more efficient, and the energy required for heating and watering during growth is ____28____. Designers working on large projects have begun to explore this method, though not without ____29____. While bare-root planting can be highly efficient, it may introduce uncertainty in complex layouts where precise positioning is essential. ____30____, successful examples demonstrate its potential. In one large-scale planting, thousands of plants were introduced without plastic, resulting in a process that proved both quicker and more efficient, particularly for species with strong root systems. The growing interest in bare-root plants also reflects a broader shift in ____31____. For decades, many gardeners have relied on potted plants from garden centres, a system that often carries hidden ____32____ costs. In contrast, bare-root planting encourages closer attention to natural cycles. Because these plants must be handled and planted within specific seasonal windows, gardeners are encouraged to plan more carefully and work in harmony with the rhythms of ____33____. Rather than being simply an alternative technique, bare-root planting suggests a different way of ____34____ gardening. With its combination of economy, ____35____, and environmental awareness, it offers a quieter, less wasteful approach — one that may gradually reshape everyday gardening practices. 21. A. seriously B. personally C. gradually D. surprisingly 22. A. variation B. practice C. concept D. development 23. A. detected B. generated C. transported D. measured 24. A. limits B. replaces C. tests D. fits 25. A. appeal B. challenge C. discussion D. focus 26. A. rewarding B. memorable C. intense D. expensive 27. A. appearance B. flexibility C. affordability D. usefulness 28. A. reduced B. directed C. boosted D. maintained 29. A. preparation B. delay C. hesitation D. assistance 30. A. By contrast B. Even so C. In addition D. Till now 31. A. framework B. criteria C. perspective D. quantity 32. A. unnecessary B. environmental C. short-term D. economic 33. A. nature B. gardening C. change D. soil 34. A. making up B. depending on C. taking over D. thinking about 35. A. efficiency B. encouragement C. innovation D. transplant 【答案】21. D 22. B 23. C 24. D 25. A 26. D 27. C 28. A 29. C 30. B 31. C 32. B 33. A 34. D 35. A 【解析】 【原文】文章主要介绍了“裸根植物”的种植方法、优势（成本低、环保、适应性强）及其反映的园艺理念转变。 【21题详解】 考查副词。句意：答案令人惊讶地是数千株。A. seriously严肃地；B. personally亲自地；C. gradually逐渐地；D. surprisingly令人惊讶地。根据前文“a speaker gestured toward a slide of a rather worn-looking station wagon (旅行车) and asked how many plants it might contain.”可知，“一辆破旧的旅行车能装多少植物”的问题，以及后文“数千株”的数量反差可知，答案令人惊讶。 【22题详解】 考查名词。句意：这个安静的场景指向一个日益受到关注的“做法”：使用“裸根植物”。A. variation变化；B. practice做法、惯例；C. concept概念；D. development发展。根据后文“that is steadily gaining attention: the use of “bare root” plants”以及具体描述“裸根植物”的操作流程可知，是一种实际的“做法”，而非抽象概念。 【23题详解】 考查动词。句意：储存在凉爽环境中（根部保持湿润和保护）后，它们随后可以被运输并相对轻松地种植。A. detected检测；B. generated产生；C. transported运输；D. measured测量。根据前文“stored in cool conditions”和后文“planted”可知，储存后需先“运输”再种植。 【24题详解】 考查动词。句意：这种方法越来越有吸引力的原因，不仅在于其实用性，还在于它非常适合更周到、低浪费的园艺方式。A. limits限制；B. replaces取代；C. tests测试；D. fits适合。后文“low-waste approach”与裸根植物“无需花盆、减少运输能耗”的特点匹配。 【25题详解】 考查名词。句意：吸引力始于成本。A. appeal吸引力；B. challenge挑战；C. discussion讨论；D. focus焦点。后文“cost”，“lower price”以及“benefits”均围绕裸根植物的“吸引力”展开。 【26题详解】 考查形容词。句意：园艺被广泛认为是一项昂贵的爱好，而裸根植物显著更低的价格提供了直接优势。A. rewarding有回报的；B. memorable难忘的；C. intense强烈的；D. expensive昂贵的。根据后文“the significantly lower price of bare-root plants offers an immediate advantage”可知，对比而言传统园艺成本高。 【27题详解】 考查名词。句意：然而，好处远不止于经济性。A. appearance外观；B. flexibility灵活性；C. affordability经济性、可负担性；D. usefulness有用性。前文“the significantly lower price of bare-root plants offers an immediate advantage”讲“成本低”（affordability），后文“These plants often establish more quickly once planted, adapting well to their new environment.”讲“适应环境快、环保”，说明好处不止于“省钱”。 【28题详解】 考查动词。句意：运输更高效，生长期供暖和浇水的能源需求也减少了。A. reduced减少；B. directed指导；C. boosted促进；D. maintained维持。根据前文“At the same time, their environmental footprint is notably lighter”可知，能源消耗“减少”。 【29题详解】 考查名词。句意：从事大型项目的设计师已开始探索这种方法，尽管并非没有犹豫。A. preparation准备；B. delay延迟；C. hesitation犹豫；D. assistance帮助。后文“While bare-root planting can be highly efficient, it may introduce uncertainty in complex layouts where precise positioning is essential.”可知，设计师对这种方法有顾虑。 【30题详解】 考查副词短语。句意：即便如此，成功的例子证明了它的潜力。A. By contrast相比之下；B. Even so即便如此；C. In addition此外；D. Till now至今。前文“it may introduce uncertainty”讲“不确定性”，后文“successful examples demonstrate its potential”讲“成功案例”，为让步转折关系。 【31题详解】 考查名词。句意：对裸根植物日益增长的兴趣也反映了园艺视角的更广泛转变。A. framework框架；B. criteria标准；C. perspective视角、观念；D. quantity数量。根据后文“For decades, many gardeners have relied on potted plants from garden centres, a system that often carries hidden ____ costs. In contrast, bare-root planting encourages closer attention to natural cycles.”可知，后文对比“依赖盆栽”和“顺应自然周期”，是园艺“观念”的转变。 【32题详解】 考查形容词。句意：这一体系往往带来隐藏的环境成本。A. unnecessary不必要的；B. environmental环境的；C. short-term短期的；D. economic经济的。根据后文“In contrast, bare-root planting encourages closer attention to natural cycles. Because these plants must be handled and planted within specific seasonal windows, gardeners are encouraged to plan more carefully and work in harmony with the rhythms of ____.”对比中提到裸根植物环保优势，此处指盆栽系统有隐藏的环境成本。 【33题详解】 考查名词。句意：因为这些植物必须在特定的季节性窗口内处理和种植，园丁们被鼓励更仔细地规划，并与自然的节奏和谐共处。A. nature自然；B. gardening园艺；C. change变化；D. soil土壤。前文“seasonal windows(季节性窗口)”和“rhythms(节奏)”均指“自然规律”。 【34题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：裸根种植不仅仅是一种替代技术，它还暗示了一种思考园艺的不同方式。A. making up组成；B. depending on依赖；C. taking over接管；D. thinking about思考。后文“economy, ____, and environmental awareness”是对园艺的“思考方式”。 【35题详解】 考查名词。句意：凭借其经济性、效率和环保意识的结合，它提供了一种更安静、更少浪费的方式。A. efficiency效率；B. encouragement鼓励；C. innovation创新；D. transplant移植。前文提到“transport becomes more efficient”和“quicker and more efficient”，此处概括优势，应为 efficiency，与economy和environmental awareness并列。 Section B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) For the past four years, I have run Poem Store, a public project where I trade poems typed on a manual typewriter for donations. Most of my work has taken place in Arcata, a small Northern California town that welcomed me so warmly people called me its unofficial town poet. I loved that place. There I wandered through ancient forests, walked the edge of the continent, and knelt beside clear, cold rivers. Yet I also learned another language there — the language of land and ownership. Trees were managed as crops, while protesters sometimes lived high in the branches, trying to save them. I wanted to understand both sides. That wish led me to Neal Ewald of Green Diamond Resource Company, a company often criticized for its logging practices. One day at the market, Neal asked me to write a poem about being underwater. I wrote: “With the weight of water around us, we look up and know all the force of the world lies deep in such an unknown place.” The poem touched him. Soon after, he mailed me a book of letters written by his wife during the final months of her life. He asked me to write another poem, one that he and his children could read when they missed her. He wanted no borrowed song, no famous lines — only words shaped for her life and her memory. I read the letters carefully and wrote Wendy’s poem. When I gave it to Neal, our connection deepened. Out of shared sorrow grew an unlikely friendship. We had dinners, started a book club, and walked together in the woods. We spoke of grief, love, protest, business, and the future of the forests. Neal often returned to one word: yes. He believed even opponents should search for the place where conversation could begin. Later, a young protester named Farmer, who had been living secretly in the trees, agreed to meet Neal. They disagreed on almost everything, yet they chose to listen. In time, the McKay Tract, home to old-growth redwoods, was spared, and much of it moved toward becoming a community forest. I still trace that change back to a pair of poems — one about deep water, one about love that outlived loss. Together, they became a small spark that proved how quietly one human connection can light the dark. 36. Why did the author want to connect with Neal at first? A. To ask Neal to support the Poem Store project. B. To invite Neal to join local environmental protests. C. To better understand opposing views on the forests. D. To learn how to manage a successful wood company. 37. What was Neal’s requirement for the second poem? A. It had to teach the public about forests. B. It had to be written especially for his wife. C. It had to be related to underwater experience. D. It had to be chosen first by his children together. 38. What happened to the McKay Tract after Neal and Farmer began to listen to each other? A. It was protected for local public use. B. It was sold to Farmer and his supporters. C. It was closed to become a redwood reserve. D. It was cut down under a new community plan. 39. What is the passage mainly about? A. How poetry helped bring people together. B. Why poetry could not ease personal grief. C. How poetry made a town famous for its forests. D. Why poetry could not improve a company’s image. 【答案】36. C 37. B 38. A 39. A 【解析】 【导语】文章讲述了作者通过诗歌与伐木公司负责人Neal建立联系，进而促成了环保人士与公司之间的对话，最终使一片古老红杉林得以保护的故事。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Yet I also learned another language there — the language of land and ownership. Trees were managed as crops, while protesters sometimes lived high in the branches, trying to save them. I wanted to understand both sides.(然而，我也在那里学到了另一种语言——关于土地和所有权的语言。树木被当作农作物来管理，抗议者有时会住在树枝高处，试图拯救它们。我想了解双方的想法。)”及第三段中“That wish led me to Neal Ewald of Green Diamond Resource Company(这个愿望让我找到了绿钻资源公司的Neal Ewald)”可知，作者最初想联系Neal是为了更好地理解关于森林的对立观点。 【37题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Soon after, he mailed me a book of letters written by his wife during the final months of her life. He asked me to write another poem, one that he and his children could read when they missed her. He wanted no borrowed song, no famous lines — only words shaped for her life and her memory.(不久之后，他寄给我一本他妻子在生命的最后几个月里写的信。他让我再写一首诗，一首他和孩子们想念她时可以读的诗。他不想要借来的歌，不想要名句——只想要为她的生活和记忆量身定制的文字。)”可知，Neal对第二首诗的要求是必须专门为他的妻子而写。 【38题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“In time, the McKay Tract, home to old-growth redwoods, was spared, and much of it moved toward becoming a community forest.(最终，古老红杉林的家园McKay Tract得以保留，其中大部分逐渐成为一片社区森林。)”可知，在Neal和Farmer开始倾听彼此之后，McKay Tract得到了保护，供当地公众使用。 【39题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，作者通过写诗与伐木公司负责人Neal建立联系，进而促成了环保人士与公司之间的对话，最终使森林得到保护。文章最后一段“Together, they became a small spark that proved how quietly one human connection can light the dark.(它们共同成为一小簇火花，证明了人与人之间的联系能多么安静地照亮黑暗。)”点明了主旨：诗歌如何将人们凝聚在一起。 (B) Things David Sedaris must do before bed, if he wants a good night’s sleep: pick up litter from the streets near his home in West Sussex, England (where the local government named a garbage truck after him in appreciation), clear the sink of dirty dishes and write in his diary. Since his first entry at age 20, in 1977, Sedaris has composed 165 volumes of private commentary, which he mined for his latest work, Theft by Finding: Diaries (1977 — 2002) Have you ever read a diary you weren’t supposed to? In Chicago I found this woman’s diary in a trash can. She was one of those people searching for meaning in her life, going from one religion to another. It was one of the best books I ever read. Why are you such a diary devotee? If you told me I couldn’t write in my diary anymore, my life would be torture and I’d have to get on some kind of medication. Stranded on a desert island, I’d just write my diary in the sand with a stick. The tide would wash it away, but I’d know that I’d written it down and that would at least be something. Re-reading your own writing, did you make any discoveries? I don’t like, especially in the early years, how pretentious I was. That was hard to take. Then again, you’re 20 years old, you’re an art student, you’re going to be disgusting. It comes with the territory. You once said you’d die if anyone got their hands on your diary? Well, I would — Theft by Finding is my edit. But if you were to just go and take my diary off the shelf, I would have to kill you. And upon your death? If they said, “OK, look, you have lung cancer and you’ve got three weeks,” well, when I was reading through my diaries, I made a note on my computer of which ones I might burn. 40. Why was a truck named after David Sedaris? A. He invests in such a garbage truck. B. He seldom throws litter on the street. C. He appreciates the government’s support. D. He clears some streets at night for a long time. 41. The word “torture” is closest in meaning to ______. A. something that will serve as medication B. something that will cause great suffering C. something that will always haunt a person D. something that will be forgotten in a short time 42. Which of the following statements is true of David Sedaris? A. He will always keep his diaries to himself. B. He often gets inspired by others’ diaries. C. He loves writing diaries in the sand. D. He is satisfied with all his diaries. 【答案】40. D 41. B 42. A 【解析】 【导语】文章主要通过访谈介绍作家大卫·塞达里斯坚持写日记的习惯、对日记的痴迷态度及对隐私的保护。 【40题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“pick up litter from the streets near his home in West Sussex, England (where the local government named a garbage truck after him in appreciation), clear the sink of dirty dishes and write in his diary.(在英格兰西萨塞克斯郡的家附近捡拾街道上的垃圾（当地政府为表感谢，特以他的名字命名了一辆垃圾车），清空水槽里的脏碗碟，并写日记)”可知，当地政府因他长期清理街道垃圾而用他的名字命名垃圾车。 【41题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段“If you told me I couldn’t write in my diary anymore, my life would be torture and I’d have to get on some kind of medication.(如果你告诉我不能再写日记，我的生活会变成torture，我得靠某种药物维持)”可知，不能写日记会让他的生活痛苦到需要药物干预，说明“torture”意为“带来巨大痛苦的事”。 【42题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“if you were to just go and take my diary off the shelf, I would have to kill you(如果你敢从书架上拿走我的日记，我就得杀了你)”及最后一段“I made a note on my computer of which ones I might burn(我在电脑上记下哪些日记可能会被烧掉)”可知，他坚决保护日记隐私，不会让他人随意获取。 (C) More organisations are planning missions to the Moon in the coming years. Scientists warn, however, that this renewed rush to explore could damage some of the Moon’s most valuable scientific areas before they are properly studied. Researchers Dr Alanna Krolikowski and Martin Elvis argue that these “sites of extraordinary scientific importance” should be protected now, before irreversible harm occurs. A few areas in particular stand out. The first is the far side of the Moon, which always points away from Earth. “It’s probably the best place for radio astronomy in the Solar System because it’s protected from Earth’s artificial radio noise,” says Prof Ian Crawford, from University of London, who has also argued for careful management of our activities on the Moon. A radio telescope positioned on the far side of the Moon could help astronomers explore the dark ages — the first few hundred million years after the Big Bang, before the first stars and galaxies (星系) had fully formed. The telescope would be able to pick up those long radio waves that are reflected by Earth’s atmosphere and therefore impossible to study from the ground. “This means spacecraft operating on the far side will need to minimise radio transmissions (发射) and have their electronics well shielded,” says Crawford. The other areas of concern are the lunar poles. They are home to particularly cold and shadowy regions that sunlight never reaches. These regions trap chemicals (known as volatiles) that would normally break down and escape into space: chemicals that arrived by asteroid and comet impacts (小行星和彗星撞击) billions of years ago. As such, they provide us with an unparalleled snapshot into the history of the Solar System. The trouble is that one of those volatiles is water ice, a highly valuable resource for future human missions in space. The ice can be melted for water to drink and clean with, but also split into hydrogen for rocket fuel and oxygen for breathing. About half of all upcoming Moon missions are heading to the lunar poles for this reason. “The key priority is to prevent rocket gases and large amounts of dust from polluting the substances trapped in these permanently dark regions,” says Crawford. “It’s important that such pollution doesn’t occur before we’ve had a chance to examine these regions in their original states.” Further exploration of the Moon is inevitable, but we only have one chance to preserve its unique habitats and hidden secrets. 43. According to the passage, why is the far side of the Moon suitable for radio astronomy? A. It contains substances formed during the dark ages. B. It is largely free from radio signals produced on Earth. C. Its atmosphere reflects long radio waves back into space. D. Its physical features allow big telescopes to be built there. 44. Why does the lunar poles present a challenge for future exploration? A. Spacecraft activity may impact radio research. B. Its water ice is difficult for humans to use safely. C. Exploration may damage areas scientists hope to study. D. Ancient chemicals in the region are disappearing quickly. 45. Which of the following would Crawford most likely agree with? A. Radio astronomy should take priority over water-ice research. B. Lunar resources should mainly support future human settlements. C. Lunar exploration should continue with careful scientific protection. D. Scientists should avoid exploring regions that haven’t been polluted. 46. What is the passage mainly intended to do? A. To explain how future Moon missions will affect space travel. B. To describe the scientific value of the Moon’s hidden regions. C. To suggest ways to reduce the potential harm done by lunar research. D. To warn that important lunar areas could be damaged by exploration. 【答案】43. B 44. C 45. C 46. D 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述月球探测热潮可能破坏其珍贵科研区域，呼吁在探索前优先保护独特地质与历史资源。 【43题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段““It’s probably the best place for radio astronomy in the Solar System because it’s protected from Earth’s artificial radio noise,” says Prof Ian Crawford, from University of London, who has also argued for careful management of our activities on the Moon.(伦敦大学的伊恩·克劳福德教授（他也主张谨慎管理我们在月球上的活动）表示：“这可能是太阳系中进行射电天文学研究的最佳地点，因为它免受地球人造无线电噪声的干扰。”)”可知，月球背面远离地球，能屏蔽地球产生的无线电信号，适合射电观测。 【44题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“These regions trap chemicals (known as volatiles) that would normally break down and escape into space: chemicals that arrived by asteroid and comet impacts (小行星和彗星撞击) billions of years ago. As such, they provide us with an unparalleled snapshot into the history of the Solar System. The trouble is that one of those volatiles is water ice, a highly valuable resource for future human missions in space.(这些区域捕获了被称为挥发性物质的化学成分——这些物质若处于常态通常会分解并逃逸至太空，它们是数十亿年前经由小行星和彗星撞击抵达月球的。正因如此，它们为我们提供了一扇了解太阳系历史的绝佳窗口。问题在于，其中一种挥发性物质便是水冰，这对未来的载人太空任务而言是极具价值的资源)”及第五段“About half of all upcoming Moon missions are heading to the lunar poles for this reason.(约一半即将进行的月球任务因此前往月球两极)”可知，月球两极既有科研价值（古老化学物质），又有资源价值（水冰），探索活动可能破坏待研究的区域。 【45题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段““The key priority is to prevent rocket gases and large amounts of dust from polluting the substances trapped in these permanently dark regions,” says Crawford. “It’s important that such pollution doesn’t occur before we’ve had a chance to examine these regions in their original states.”(克劳福德表示：“首要任务是防止火箭气体和大量尘埃污染这些永久黑暗区域捕获的物质。在我们尚未有机会以原始状态研究这些区域前，此类污染绝不能发生”)”可知，克劳福德主张在月球探索中需谨慎保护科学区域。 【46题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Scientists warn, however, that this renewed rush to explore could damage some of the Moon’s most valuable scientific areas before they are properly studied.(然而，科学家警告称，这股新的探索热潮可能在月球最珍贵的科研区域被充分研究前就对其造成破坏)”及最后一段“Further exploration of the Moon is inevitable, but we only have one chance to preserve its unique habitats and hidden secrets.(月球的进一步探索是不可避免的，但我们只有一次机会来保护其独特的栖息地和隐藏的秘密)”可知，文章核心是警告月球重要区域可能因探索受损。 Section C Directions: Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. Skillcation Travel today is no longer just about sightseeing or relaxing. Many people now choose trips with special purposes — “sleepcations” for rest, “sports tourism” for big events, or “gig tripping” to follow favorite singers. ____47____ It gives travelers the chance to develop new skills while enjoying a change of scene. According to Ben Martin, an economics director at the architecture and hospitality firm HKS, skillcations reflect people’s growing wish to learn through experience. ____48____ Such activities not only make travel more meaningful — but also bring a sense of growth and creativity that lasts long after the trip ends. ____49____ In India, the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation offers “skillcation packages” where visitors can take part in painting, swimming, acting, or cooking lessons. Similar programs appear in many countries: cheese-making in Switzerland, flamenco dancing in Spain, glacier research in Iceland, or ice sculpting in China. These experiences often lead to cultural connection, self-confidence, and new friendships as travelers share the joy of learning together. Still, a skillcation is not for everyone. It sometimes requires effort, patience, and the courage to step outside one’s comfort zone. ____50____ Yet for curious minds, this kind of travel can be deeply rewarding. Returning home with a new ability or memory gives people a strong sense of achievement and may inspire them to explore further. Even a short trip can include elements of skill-building — a cooking class, a flower-arranging workshop, or an archery lesson. The key is to choose what truly interests you and fits your experience. With an open mind and a bit of adventure, a skillcation can turn ordinary travel into a journey of personal discovery. A. A newer idea, the skillcation, combines leisure with learning. B. Skillcation, as its name suggests, is a short holiday taken to disconnect from work, C. Instead of simply visiting landmarks, travelers join cooking, pottery, or dance classes, or learn local crafts. D. Some destinations are already promoting this trend. E. There are also ways to include elements of skill-building in your travels without taking a full-on skillcation. F. Those who prefer complete rest may find it tiring. 【答案】47. A 48. C 49. D 50. F 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了“技能度假”这一新型旅行方式，结合休闲与技能学习，列举全球实例并探讨其价值与挑战。 【47题详解】 上文“Travel today is no longer just about sightseeing or relaxing. Many people now choose trips with special purposes — “sleepcations” for rest, “sports tourism” for big events, or “gig tripping” to follow favorite singers.(如今的旅行不再仅仅是观光或放松。许多人现在选择有特殊目的的旅行——为了休息的“睡眠度假”、为了大型赛事的“体育旅游”，或是为了追随喜爱歌手的“追星旅行”)”列举了当今多样化的旅行目的，说明旅行已超越传统的观光休闲。空后“It gives travelers the chance to develop new skills while enjoying a change of scene.(它让旅行者在享受环境变化的同时，有机会发展新技能)”阐述了某种旅行方式能让游客在享受风景的同时掌握新技能。空处需承上启下，引出“技能度假”这一核心概念。选项A“A newer idea, the skillcation, combines leisure with learning(一个较新的概念“技能度假”，将休闲与学习结合起来)”中的“skillcation”呼应后文“develop new skills”，“combines leisure with learning”总结了前文多种旅行目的的特点，起到了承上启下的过渡作用，符合语境。 【48题详解】 上文“According to Ben Martin, an economics director at the architecture and hospitality firm HKS, skillcations reflect people’s growing wish to learn through experience.(据建筑和酒店公司HKS的经济学总监本·马丁称，“技能度假”反映了人们通过体验来学习的日益增长的愿望)”指出技能度假反映了人们渴望通过体验来学习的心理需求。空后“Such activities not only make travel more meaningful but also bring a sense of growth and creativity that lasts long after the trip ends.(此类活动不仅让旅行更有意义，还能带来成长感和创造力，这种感觉在旅行结束后仍能长久持续)”强调了此类活动带来的深层价值和持久影响。空处需具体说明“通过体验学习”的实际表现形式。选项C“Instead of simply visiting landmarks, travelers join cooking, pottery, or dance classes, or learn local crafts(旅行者不再只是参观地标，而是参加烹饪、陶艺或舞蹈课程，或学习当地手工艺)”中的“join... classes, learn... crafts”是对前文“learn through experience”的具体举例，与后文“Such activities”相呼应，符合语境。 【49题详解】 空后“In India, the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation offers “skillcation packages” where visitors can take part in painting, swimming, acting, or cooking lessons. Similar programs appear in many countries: cheese-making in Switzerland, flamenco dancing in Spain, glacier research in Iceland, or ice sculpting in China.(在印度，喀拉拉邦旅游发展公司推出了“技能体验套餐”，游客可以参加绘画、游泳、表演或烹饪课程。类似的项目在许多国家都有出现：瑞士有奶酪制作课程，西班牙有弗拉门戈舞蹈课程，冰岛有冰川研究课程，中国有冰雕制作课程)列举了印度、瑞士、西班牙等地官方推出的具体项目。空处需总领下文，说明各地对这一趋势的响应。选项D“Some destinations are already promoting this trend(一些目的地已经在推广这一趋势)”中的“this trend”指代“skillcation”，“destinations”与后文列举的国家地名相对应，起到了引出具体实例的作用，符合语境。 【50题详解】 上文“Still, a skillcation is not for everyone. It sometimes requires effort, patience, and the courage to step outside one’s comfort zone.(尽管如此，“技能度假”并不适合所有人。它有时需要努力、耐心，以及走出舒适区的勇气)”指出技能度假存在的门槛和挑战，需要付出努力。空后“Yet for curious minds, this kind of travel can be deeply rewarding.(然而，对于充满好奇心的人来说，这种旅行能带来极大的回报)”通过“Yet”进行转折，强调其对特定人群的丰厚回报。空处需承接前文的“挑战”，并与后文的“rewarding”形成对比。选项F“Those who prefer complete rest may find it tiring(那些喜欢彻底休息的人可能会觉得这很累人)”中的“prefer complete rest”与前文“effort, patience”构成对立，“find it tiring”与后文“deeply rewarding”形成鲜明对比，逻辑连贯，符合语境。 IV. Summary Writing 51. Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize in no more than 60 words the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage. Use your own words as far as possible. Why Do I Get Anxious Thoughts Late at Night? Sleep problems are surprisingly common, with many adults struggling to fall asleep because of anxious thoughts. Research from the University of Oxford shows that people with sleeplessness tend to focus more on worries at bedtime, while good sleepers think of little in particular. Many people have experienced falling asleep easily in front of the TV, only to lie awake once in bed. This highlights a key reason for nighttime anxiety: the sudden lack of distraction. During the day and evening, the brain is constantly engaged — working, socialising, or watching something. But once the lights are off, external stimulation disappears, leaving the mind free to turn inward. At this point, it often dwells on past events or future concerns, the two main sources of worry. Psychologists suggest that trying to push these thoughts away doesn’t really work. Often, the more you resist them, the more they seem to stick around. A better approach is to notice them and simply let them pass. For worries about the past, one useful method is to write in a journal before bed. Studies have shown that people who record their thoughts and feelings fall asleep more quickly. Putting concerns onto paper seems to reduce their mental impact, making it easier to relax. For others, it is future tasks that cause anxiety, especially at the start of the week when responsibilities feel too much to handle. Research supports the idea that writing a to-do list before bedtime can help. In one study, participants who wrote down upcoming tasks fell asleep faster than those who simply reflected on what they had already done. Writing appears to organise thoughts and reduce mental overload. In general, worrying is normal. The key is to manage it, not remove it. If you deal with worries earlier in the day, you’re less likely to feel stressed at night and can sleep more easily. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 People often feel anxious at night because the brain lacks daytime distractions and turns inward. Trying to resist worries makes them worse. A better approach is to manage worries by journaling about the past or making to-do lists for future tasks, which helps reduce mental overload and improve sleep. 【解析】 【导语】本文主要分析了人们深夜易产生焦虑思绪的原因，并介绍了应对深夜焦虑、改善睡眠的有效方法。 【详解】1.要点摘录 ① Research shows that people with sleeplessness focus more on worries at bedtime. ② The sudden lack of distraction after lights off leaves the mind free to turn inward, dwelling on past or future concerns. ③ Trying to push anxious thoughts away doesn’t work; resisting makes them stick more. ④ Writing in a journal before bed helps reduce the mental impact of past worries. ⑤ Writing a to-do list before bed helps organize thoughts and reduce mental overload from future tasks. 2. 缜密构思 将第1、2点整合为夜间焦虑产生的原因；将第3点作为错误应对方式；将第4、5点作为两种正确管理策略。 3.遣词造句 People often feel anxious at night because the brain lacks daytime distractions and turns inward. Trying to resist worries makes them worse. A better approach is to manage worries by journaling about the past or making to-do lists for future tasks, which helps reduce mental overload and improve sleep. 【点睛】【高分句型1】People often feel anxious at night because the brain lacks daytime distractions and turns inward.(运用了because引导的原因状语从句) 【高分句型2】A better approach is to manage worries by journaling about the past or making to-do lists for future tasks, which helps reduce mental overload and improve sleep.(运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句) V. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 52. 演唱会门票一开售，你就记得提醒我抢票。(as soon as) (汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Please remember to remind me to grab the concert tickets as soon as they go on sale. 【解析】 【详解】“记得做某事”表达为remember to do sth.；“提醒某人做某事”是remind sb. to do sth.；“抢票”用grab the tickets ，“演唱会门票”即concert tickets；“开售”常见表达为go on sale ；as soon as引导时间状语从句，遵循“主将从现”原则，这里主句Please remember to remind me to grab the concert tickets是祈使句，从句they go on sale用一般现在时表示将来。 53. 许多游客在陌生城市旅行时依靠翻译软件与当地人交流。(rely on)(汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Many tourists rely on translation software to communicate with local people when travelling in unfamiliar cities. 【解析】 【详解】句子陈述客观事实，用一般现在时；表示“许多游客”用many tourists，作主语；表示“依靠”用固定短语rely on，作谓语；表示“翻译软件”用translation software，作宾语；表示“与当地人交流”用不定式to communicate with local people作目的状语；表示“在陌生城市旅行时”用when引导的时间状语从句when travelling in unfamiliar cities（省略了主语they和be动词are），其中“陌生的”用unfamiliar。 54. 越来越多的年轻人开始意识到海洋污染问题，并主动减少塑料垃圾的使用。(aware)(汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 More and more young people come to be aware of the problem of ocean pollution, and voluntarily reduce the use of plastic products. 【解析】 【详解】句子陈述当前社会现象，用一般现在时；表示“越来越多的年轻人”用more and more young people，作主语；表示“开始意识到”用固定短语come to be aware of，主语是复数，come用动词原形；表示“海洋污染问题”用the problem of ocean pollution，作宾语；表示“并”用and连接并列谓语；表示“主动减少”用voluntarily reduce，作与come并列的谓语，reduce用原形；表示“塑料垃圾的使用”结合前文的“海洋污染问题”可以转述为“塑料产品的使用”，用the use of plastic products，作reduce的宾语。 55. 老师在直播课堂上放慢语速并清楚地讲解重点，以便每位学生都能跟上进度，并在遇到困难时及时提问。(so that)(汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 The teacher slows down the speaking speed and explains the key points clearly in the live streaming class so that every student can keep up with the progress and ask questions in time when they have trouble. 【解析】 【详解】句子陈述客观教学安排，用一般现在时；表示“老师”用the teacher，作主语；表示“放慢语速”用固定短语slow down the speaking speed，主语是单数，动词slow用第三人称单数形式slows；表示“清楚地讲解重点”用explain the key points clearly，与前面动词slows并列，用第三人称单数形式explains，由and连接；表示“在直播课堂上”用介词短语in the live streaming class，作地点状语；表示“以便”用so that，引导目的状语从句；从句中“每位学生”用every student，作从句主语；表示“能跟上进度”用can keep up with the progress；表示“并及时提问”用and连接并列结构ask questions in time，放在情态动词can后用动词原形keep和ask；表示“当遇到困难时”用when引导时间状语从句when they have trouble，其中they指代前文提到的every student，避免重复。 VI. Guided Writing 56. Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 76．假设你是明启中学高三学生李华。学校社团招新季即将到来，你想创办一个全新的社团，需要向学生会提交一份申请说明，内容须包括： (1)简要介绍你想创办的社团; (2)你想创办该社团的理由。 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Dear Student Union, I’m Li Hua, a Senior 3 student from Mingqi High School. Knowing that the club recruitment season is drawing near, I’m writing to apply for setting up a completely new poetry communication club. Focusing on sharing poems and exchanging feelings, this club is open to all poetry lovers who are willing to discover the beauty of words. We plan to hold regular reading activities and creative writing sessions. There, members can appreciate classic poems and create their own works freely. The reason why I want to launch this club is that poetry can connect different people and ease our study pressure. What matters most is that reading and writing poems can enrich our inner world. It is the warmth hidden in poems that makes it possible for us to make like‑minded friends and enjoy a more colorful school life. I sincerely hope that my application will be approved. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生以李华的身份，向学生会提交创办诗歌交流社团的申请，介绍社团基本情况并说明创办理由。 【详解】1.词汇积累 临近：draw near → approach 创办：set up → establish​ 全新的：completely new → brand‑new 缓解压力：ease pressure → relieve stress 2.句式拓展 合并简单句 原句：We plan to hold regular reading activities and creative writing sessions. There, members can appreciate classic poems and create their own works freely. 拓展句：We plan to hold regular reading activities and creative writing sessions, where members can appreciate classic poems and create their own works freely. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Focusing on sharing poems and exchanging feelings, this club is open to all poetry lovers who are willing to discover the beauty of words. (运用了现在分词作状语和who引导的定语从句) 【高分句型2】What matters most is that reading and writing poems can enrich our inner world. (运用了what引导的主语从句和that引导的表语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $