2026届云南省昭通市第一中学高三年级下学期期末考试英语试题

昭通市第一中学高三年级期末考试试卷 英 语 注意事项： 1．答题前，考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号在答题卡上填写清楚。 2．每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。在试题卷上作答无效。 3．考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。满分150分，考试用时120分钟。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. What is the man doing? A. Asking for leave. B. Arranging a trip. C. Changing his shifts. 2. How did Nancy feel about her performance? A. Disappointed. B. Embarrassed. C. Satisfied. 3. What will the speakers do on Thursday? A. Receive foreign guests. B. Visit a museum. C. Throw a party. 4. Who is probably Maria? A. The man’s supplier. B. The man’s assistant. C. The man’s patient. 5. What does the woman advise the man to do? A. Study in a coffee house. B. Share ideas with her. C. Take a break. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听下面的录音，回答第6和第7小题。 6. How much did the woman pay for the two blue shirts? A. £19.5. B. £39. C. £40. 7. What will the woman do with the shirts? A. Take them. B. Sell them. C. Return them. 听下面的录音，回答第8和第9小题。 8. Why has the meeting been delayed? A. Because of the faulty equipment. B. Because of Mr. Johnson’s lateness. C. Because of the unfinished presentation. 9. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In an office. B. In a coffee shop. C. At an airport. 听下面的录音，回答第10至第12小题。 10. Why does the woman want to leave early? A. She needs time to adapt. B. She is eager to see her aunt. C. She plans to visit Frankfurt first. 11. What does the woman care about regarding the flight? A. The travel time. B. The costs. C. The service. 12. What does the woman think of the hotel on Orchard Road? A. It’s quite old. B. It’s a bit expensive. C. It’s far from the city center. 听下面的录音，回答第13至第16小题。 13. Why does the woman come to the man? A. To collect his research results. B. To invite him to a dinner party. C. To ask about his paper. 14. What is the woman’s suggestion concerning the second paragraph? A. Changing the topic. B. Adding technical terms. C. Simplifying the language. 15. When is the dinner party? A. On Thursday. B. On Friday. C. On Saturday. 16. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Researcher and assistant. 听下面的录音，回答第17至第20小题。 17. What is the main topic of the talk? A. The migration of animals. B. The effects of artificial lighting. C. The disadvantages of living in cities. 18. What percentage of people in North America fail to see the Milky Way? A. About 50%. B. About 60%. C. About 80%. 19. What problem are the sea turtles probably facing when they migrate? A. They lose their way. B. They can’t find habitats on beaches. C. Their sleep patterns become abnormal. 20. What is the first solution the speaker mentioned? A. Making relevant laws soon. B. Using downward-facing streetlights. C. Turning off bright signs after midnight. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Physical Activity Survey In the summer term of the 2024/25 academic year, the Youth Sport Trust (YST) delivered a research project to explore young people’s attitudes to physical activity. In total, 1,517 young people completed an online survey. Here are some of its findings. ★Physical activity levels ★Barriers to being active What stops you from taking part in physical activity in school? Causes Girls Boys I am not good at it. 29% 27% I am not confident. 29% 22% I don’t enjoy it. 18% 14% I don’t like the activities on offer. 16% 15% I don’t have time. 12% 11% My schoolwork is more important to me. 11% 15% To drive and maintain young people’s long-term engagement in an active lifestyle, an overall focus on achieving good “physical literacy” will be helpful. The five areas of physical literacy are outlined below: Competence: I find exercise and sports easy. Understanding: I understand why exercise and sports are good for me. Enjoyment: I enjoy taking part in exercise and sports. Confidence: I feel confident when I exercise and play sports. Knowledge: I know how to get involved and improve my skills in lots of different types of exercise and sports. 21. What percentage of the surveyed people exercise at least 5 days a week? A. 17%. B. 32%. C. 49%. D. 67%. 22. What is the biggest reason that stops young people from being active? A. Lack of enjoyment. B. Being busy with schoolwork. C. Being unskilled in sports. D. Few activities to choose from. 23. What does physical literacy mainly ai m to build? A. Professional sports skills. B. Positive attitudes to exercise. C. Long-term health awareness. D. Strong competitive spirit. B Roger León grew up the son of immigrants, a welfare receiver, and, perhaps most importantly, a Newark kid with big dreams. Now, as the supervisor of the city’s schools, he leads a district filled with kids who grew up like him. In the district that is majority Latino, León is the first ever Latino supervisor. León’s story started out like that of many Newark residents. He came to the city from Cuba in the 1960s with his mother, who didn’t speak English and had no family in the country while caring for him and his three elder sisters. Government assistance supported León into his young adult life, but his greatest hope lay in education. “My mom taught us that education was the most important thing that we could receive and achieve,” he says. “It was always about having high expectations for ourselves.” After coming up through the Newark schools and receiving degrees at Rutgers and Montclair State, León returned home. He taught fifth grade at Hawkins Street School and coached the championship debate team at Science Park High School before teaching math at Rafael Hernández Elementary School. He then quickly rose as head of Dr. William H. Horton School and University High School of Humanities, before serving as a school supervisor. Under León’s leadership, the board of education launched an ambitious 10-year strategic plan. A greater focus on early childhood development and education, more teachers and reduced habitual absence are the immediate goals, but the ultimate objective is to have graduates return to Newark and contribute to the community. The supervisor says he enjoys frequent communication with students and parents, calling his quarterly meetings with them the most rewarding part of his job. “They enable me to have a quality-control check to assess to what degree we’re actually doing what I’m saying we’re doing,” León says. 24. What can we learn about León’s childhood? A. He came to Cuba with his family. B. He faced tough immigrant challenges. C. He received little formal education. D. He dreamed of becoming a supervisor. 25. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. León’s early career path. B. León’s later academic success. C. León’s style of leadership. D. León’s teaching methods. 26. What is the final goal of León’s 10-year plan? A. To reduce student absence. B. To increase the number of teachers. C. To encourage graduates to give back. D. To improve early childhood education. 27. Which of the following words best describe León? A. Demanding and conservative. B. Humorous and professional. C. Honest and independent. D. Communicative and reflective. C Could you survive a vacation without your mobile phone, resisting the strong desire to make a call, post on social media or rely on the power of the all-mighty internet to get around in a foreign country? FTLO Travel (For the Love of Travel), a company aimed at individual travelers, is launching new trips. It offers people the opportunity to leave their electronic devices behind and enjoy a more immersive experience by interacting with locals and adjusting to their new surroundings. “In today’s digital age, we have become increasingly dependent on our smartphones, and it is negatively impacting our mental well-being and our ability to be present. By removing this distraction, travelers can be more present and fully engage with the destination they’re visiting,” FTLO Travel founder and CEO Tara Cappel says. In a world where the screens in our pockets are daily becoming more of a distraction, digital escapes are becoming increasingly attractive. Earlier this year, Ulko-Tammio in Finland declared itself the world’s first tourist island without any phones, urging visitors to instead immerse themselves in the surrounding nature. Many other hotels or places to stay, like Ranch o La Puerta in Mexico, bill themselves as digital detox (脱瘾) destinations, where the focus is on relaxation away from phones and computers. According to Lamees Khorshid, a California-based psychologist, the boons of such travel are endless. “Not having notification sounds from a phone reduces elements of distraction and allows for more relaxed attention in the here and now,” she says. “Switching phone s off switches on the mind.” Cappel, who has done several trips of this kind herself, expects the tours will particularly appeal to people who grew up in a world without smartphones and are longing for those bygone simple days. She hopes that such trips will help people learn to have occasional disconnected days as a structural part of their lives, during which they’re more present in everyday things. 28. What do FTLO Travel’s new trips aim to do? A. Cut phone use in daily life. B. Create a tech-free environment. C. Teach travelers survival skills abroad. D. Offer affordable vacations to young people. 29. Why does the author mention Ulko-Tammio? A. To stress its leading role in tourism. B. To show the rise of unplugged travel. C. To promote Finland as a tourist destination. D. To compare with Rancho La Puerta. 30. What does the underlined word “boons” in paragraph 5 mean? A. Rules. B. Skills. C. Challenges. D. Benefits. 31. Who are most likely to join FTLO Travel’s new trips? A. People seeking a return to a simple past. B. Those less familiar with smartphones. C. Individuals interested in traveling alone. D. Tourists looking for extreme adventures. D On a sunny day, buildings absorb much of the sun’s radiation and quickly heat up. Now, researchers from the USA, China, Singapore and Sweden have succeeded in creating a variety of advanced thin metamaterials which not only block solar radiation but also emit heat, hence lowering the indoor temperature. One of the materials can be brushed as paint. “A roof painted with the specially designed material maintained an indoor temperature 5.6 degrees lower than another building painted with conventional white paint,” says Max Yan, Associate Professor at Umea University and co-author of the study published in Nature. Metamaterials are artificially engineered materials with properties that are superior to those found in natural materials. Developing cooling metamaterials has previously been a time-consuming process where researchers had to rely on trial and error. The new method is based on artificial intelligence (AI), which in just a few days can generate thousands of complex structures with the desired properties of reflecting solar radiation and emitting thermal radiation (热辐射). The best candidates are then identified in terms of mass producibility and cost. The new paint can provide significant energy savings by reducing the need for air conditioning. Calculations show that if the paint is applied to the roof of a typical four-storey apartment building with a roof area of 780 square metres in Bangkok, it could save about 12,000 kilowatt hours of electricity annually. In addition to being used on buildings, the new paint can be applied to other objects, such as cars, trains, or machines. In the longer term, the technology might be used for adjusting the climate on a global scale. “Will the massive application of this type of radiative cooling metamaterial help to slow down global warming? I have not spent much time on this question, but I would say it is worth investigating,” says Max Yan. In countries with cold winters, like Sweden, the AI approach can be adapted to design thin materials or paint that can help preserve heat in buildings. 32. What does Max Yan’s research focus on? A. Comparing the effects of different paints. B. Using AI to analyse building materials. C. Upgrading the traditional white paint. D. Designing materials to cool buildings. 33. What does the example of the apartment building in Bangkok illustrate? A. The effectiveness of the new paint. B. The demand for cooling in hot climates. C. The primary market for the new product. D. The urgent need to reduce electricity costs. 34. Why does the author mention Sweden in the last paragraph? A. To credit a research partner in the study. B. To propose a better solution to extreme weather. C. To reveal the AI method’s broader potential. D. To highlight a major limitation of the AI-created paint. 35. What is the best title for the text? A. AI Enhances the Research of Paint B. A New Cooling Paint Brings Changes C. A New Solution to Global Warming D. Metamaterials Beat Natural Materials 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 As much as I love to cook and bake, I also enjoy eating out and can get lazy in the evenings when it’s time to make dinner, and that means I often spend a lot on groceries and even more on going to restaurants every week. 36 Cooking all my meals at home helped me save a significant amount of money over the one-month period. Usually, I’d spend at least $200 a week on food (including groceries and eating out), but during this challenge, I was only spending around $100 a week. 37 During the experiment, my mom and younger sister visited for a weekend. 38 We made homemade pasta, and finished our meal with chocolate-covered and cheesecake-filled strawberries. I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly our dishes came together and how fun it was to make them with my family. 39 In a typical month, I eat nearly every breakfast and lunch at home, but dinners easily got off track. So this month, I had to learn to embrace leftovers when I was tired of cooking. To keep myself from getting bored, I looked for ways to smarten them up. I found certain leftover foods were easy to turn into something fresh by changing up my sides and sauces. About halfway through the experiment, I noticed I started feeling better. I felt a lot more energy toward the second half of the month, which I owed partially to the healthier meals. 40 After a month of eating only home-cooked meals, I saved a lot of money, felt more energized, and still enjoyed cooking. A. Cooking at home really is cheaper. B. Overall, I considered this month a success. C. I pushed myself to cook instead of ordering takeout. D. Instead of dining out, we took time to cook together. E. I knew it would be hard to stop dining out, but I was determined. F. So for one month, I decided to try cooking all of my meals at home. G. When I got tired of cooking, I learned to make the most of leftovers. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 In late 2020, Lara Friedman adopted a 9-week-old dog named The Dude as a companion. Since she didn’t have a backyard, she developed a 41 of walking The Dude four times a day. One evening, while they were out on one of these 42 , fireworks suddenly started 43 overhead. “They were right on top of us,” Friedman recalled. “The Dude was 44 and quickly went into total panic mode.” It had rained earlier that evening, and the sidewalks were 45 . Friedman weighs about 135 pounds, while The Dude weighs 120 pounds. It quickly became 46 that The Dude was likely going to 47 her down the street, putting both of them in a dangerous situation. Just then, a stranger drove by. When he noticed The Dude’s panic, he pulled off the road and 48 to comfort the dog. 49 as well, Friedman began to cry. The man, who Friedman believes 50 himself as Blake, asked her if she was okay and then offered to drive them home. To get out of 51 . Friedman accepted the offer, and Blake drove them home safely. What a 52 hero Blake was in Friedman’s eyes! Friedman said she would never forget the 53 Blake showed them that evening. “I don’t know how that night would have turned out without this man who came to my 54 and to The Dude’s,” said Friedman. “I’m so 55 .” 41. A. sign B. project C. routine D. system 42. A. baths B. meals C. climbs D. walks 43. A. going off B. taking off C. breaking up D. catching up 44. A. confused B. scared C. amused D. annoyed 45. A. slippery B. dusty C. empty D. smooth 46. A. desirable B. avoidable C. perfect D. clear 47. A. invite B. fool C. drag D. push 48. A. promised B. approached C. hesitated D. happened 49. A. Interested B. Disappointed C. Embarrassed D. Frightened 50. A. introduced B. regarded C. presented D. identified 51. A. troubles B. limits C. options D. explanations 52. A. romantic B. national C. lonely D. lovely 53. A. wisdom B. justice C. kindness D. appreciation 54. A. mind B. rescue C. notice D. curiosity 55. A. regretful B. grateful C. doubtful D. peaceful 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 China has adopted a comprehensive approach to wetland protection by building the world’s 56 (large) number of international wetland cities and forming global partnerships. As a result, the success of its conservation efforts has benefited both its biodiversity and the health of cross-border ecosystems. This work is visible in both the latest progress and long-term outcomes. China has 57 (recent) added 22 wetlands — including the Genheyuan Wetland in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and the Jiushan Islands in Zhejiang Province — 58 its list of site s of national importance, bringing 59 total to 80. This 60 (expand), alongside the introduction of China’s first 61 (specialize) law on wetland protection, marks a significant milestone in its ecological efforts and 62 (reflect) its sustained dedication to conservation. These measures 63 (produce) remarkable results to date. China is now home to 82 wetlands, recognized as of international importance and 22 international wetland cities. Meanwhile, the country has added or restored more than 1 million hectares of wetlands nationwide. Ultimately, through these actions, China is demonstrating to the world 64 to bring nature back into cities and design new urban areas 65 are better at absorbing rainwater, allowing the natural water cycle to function. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，市博物馆正在举办“非物质文化遗产周”（Intangible Cultural Heritage Week）活动。请你给英国交换生朋友Alex写一封邮件，邀请他一同前往参加，内容包括： 1．活动简介； 2．发出邀请。 注意： 1．写作词数应为80个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Alex, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Going Up I was afraid of heights. I became anxious when I climbed stairs with gap s between them. It felt as if I would fall through the spaces. Then, the fear spread to any set of staircases where I could see up or down more than one floor. My fear didn’t stop there. When hiking, I had to stay as far as possible from the edges of hills. In tall buildings, just going near the windows made my stomach drop. My fear of heights greatly limited my life. One night, I read something by Dale Carnegie that struck me hard: “Do the thing you fear to do and keep on doing it… that is the quickest and surest way ever yet discovered to conquer a fear.” I thought about it for days. Finally, I decided: I had to face it. I signed up for a beginner’s outdoor rock climbing course. The preparation wasn’t easy. I started jogging to build up my strength. I did strength training three times a week. The more I worked out, the more confident I became — at least physically. Mentally, I still wasn’t sure. During training, I learned how to use climbing gear (装备) and practiced hard. The instructors kept telling us, “Trust the gear. It’s stronger than you think.” Still, I wasn’t sure I could trust myself. Then came the day of the actual climb. Standing at the base of the cliff (峭壁), I looked up. The wall seemed endless. I wanted to quit. My heart pounded. My hands were sweating. But something inside whispered, “Just go one step at a time.” As I began climbing, I made a rule for myself: don’t look down. I focused on the rock, one handhold at a time, one foothold at a time. But the higher I went, the harder it became to breathe. I could hear my own heartbeat in my ears. Halfway up, panic hit. My legs shook. “I can’t go up,” I shouted. Below, my instructor called out, “You can. You’re safe. Look how far you’ve come.” 注意： 1．续写词数应为150个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 I took a deep breath and forced myself to go up. _________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Finally, I reached the top. ___________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 昭通市第一中学高三年级期末考试试卷 英语参考答案 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 1~5 AACBC 6~10 BCBAA 11~15 ABCCC 16~20 ABCAB 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 21~25 CCBBA 26~30 CDBBD 31~35 ADACB 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 36~40 FADGB 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 41~45 CDABA 46~50 DCBDA 51~55 ADCBB 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 56. largest 57. recently 58. to 59. the 60. expansion 61. specialized 62. reflects 63. have produced 64. how 65. that/which 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 【参考范文一】 Dear Alex, I hope this message finds you well. The City Museum is hosting an Intangible Cultural Heritage Week from June 10th to 16th. I’m writing to invite you to it. The event will showcase traditional crafts, folk music, dances, and local cuisine. Visitors can try hands-on activities such as paper-cutting, clay modelling, and calligraphy. It’s a great chance to experience the richness of Chinese culture. I’d like to invite you to join me for this event. I believe you’ll have fun exploring the exhibitions and taking part in the interactive activities. Let me know if you’re free. Looking forward to your reply! Yours, Li Hua 【参考范文二】 Dear Alex, I’m more than delighted to tell you the Intangible Cultural Heritage Week is currently being held at the City Museum. I’m writing to invite you to join me in this amazing event. The event is both fascinating and rewarding. What comes first is a short video demonstrating various types of techniques listed as Chinese intangible cultural heritage, ranging from paper-cutting and calligraphy to embroidery. Afterwards, the museum will present abundant works crafted meticulously, which is a feast for the eyes. It’s lovely to admire the splendour of Chinese treasures, so I sincerely extend an invitation to you. Looking forward to your reply! Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 【参考范文一】 I took a deep breath and forced myself to go up. My instructor’s words reached something deep inside me. I looked up instead, focusing on a small flat space just above my head. My fingers tightened on the rope, and I pulled myself up. Every inch was a struggle, but I kept moving. The wind brushed my face, the sky above grew wider, and little by little, fear gave way to determination. With each step, I felt a part of my fear slip away. Finally, I reached the top. I stood up slowly, breathing hard, and looked out. What I saw took my breath away: endless hills rolling into the distance and sunlight dancing on tree tops. As I stood there, I laughed out loud — half in disbelief, half in joy. When the team gathered for a photo, I smiled heartily. That moment wasn’t just about conquering the cliff. It was about conquering the fear that had controlled me for years. I learned that the only way out of fear is through it. 【参考范文二】 I took a deep breath and forced myself to go up. Gripping the rock firmly, I focused only on finding the next handhold. “Trust the gear,” I repeated the instructor’s words in my mind. Though my palms were sweaty and my arms trembled, I continued moving upward. Surprisingly, with each successful move, my confidence grew. In the meanwhile, my panic began to ease. I wasn’t thinking about the height anymore; I was thinking only about the next move, and then the next. Finally, I reached the top. As I pulled myself over the edge, an incredible sense of victory washed over me. I sat there, breathless and amazed, looking out at the world, which looked so beautiful, not frightening. For the first time, height didn’t mean fear — it meant freedom. At that moment, I understood that fear exists only in our minds. By facing challenges bravely, we can overcome our limitations and discover our true strength. 听力原文 Text 1（第1题为推断题） M: Mrs. Anderson, I’m thinking about taking some time off. W: Oh, the boss was just asking if you are available for next week’s shifts. Are you sure? M: Absolutely. I’ll finally take that trip I’ve been postponing. Text 2（第2题为推断题） W: Did you see the look on Nancy’s face when she heard the news? M: Yeah, she didn’t expect to take second place. It was not the result she had hoped to achieve. Text 3 M: Is it alright if I come around now to discuss the details of our farewell party on Thursday? (3) W: Oh, I’ll show the foreign guests around the history museum in an hour. How about we do it tomorrow? Text 4（第4题为推断题） M: Maria, did you track the shipment of urgent medical supplies? W: Yes. The parcel is expected to arrive this afternoon. M: I’ll let my patients know that. W: Well, you have a meeting at 3:00 p.m. Would you like me to arrange a car for you? Text 5 M: I can’t figure out the math problem. I’ve been working on it for almost an hour. W: Why not stop to grab a coffee or take a walk? (5) That may help you spark new ideas. Text 6 W: The sign there says “Buy One, Get One Free”, but you charged me the full price for these two blue shirts. (6) M: The promotion only applies to items that are priced at over £20 each. W: Oh, I see. Mine were £19.5 each. (6) I can’t believe 50 pennies made a difference! M: Yeah, there is fine print on every offer. Do you want to change them? W: Yes. So, will I have to return them first? (7) M: I’m afraid so. (7) W: Okay. (7) ◆ fine print小字印刷条款 Text 7（第9题为推断题） M: It’s already 9:30 a.m., and the meeting has been delayed for half an hour. (8) W: Mr. Johnson’s flight didn’t touch down until 8:30 a.m., so he is late. We can’t start the meeting without him. (8) M: I was wondering how long we still have to wait. I’m about to grab a coffee in the break room. W: How about suggesting he attend the meeting online instead? M: But what about the presentation? W: Actually, the main screen in the meeting room is acting up again. Even if Mr. Johnson arrives, we won’t be able to display the presentation. M: Then what are we waiting for? ◆ act up（机器）运转不正常；（身体）出毛病 Text 8 M: I was thinking of setting off on October 2nd. W: Well, I’d prefer to set out a bit earlier, maybe the 1st. That way, we can have a day to rest and switch to local time after we arrive. (10) M: That sounds good. We can book a direct flight, but it’s a bit expensive, around $1,200. Or there’s a connecting flight for $900. We’ll have a one-night stopover in Frankfurt. W: I think the direct flight would be better. It’ll save us quite a few hours. (11) M: Agreed. What about the accommodation in Singapore? W: Let’s choose a modern hotel with good service near my aunt’s house. I’ve found one on Orchard Road. Its rates range from $150 to $180 a night. It’s over our budget, but it’s very central. (12) M: Sounds perfect. Text 9（第13、16题为推断题） W: Hello, Alex. I wanted to remind you that the deadline for the paper is Friday, September 25th. (15) Have you added the finishing touches to the abstract? M: It’s nearly done, but I’m still not sure about the second paragraph. W: Well, Mr. McDaniel thinks the abstract should highlight the main findings. Maybe you can cut out some of the complex terms in the second paragraph. Keep it straightforward. (14) M: I used technical terms, but I see your point. What about the format of the paper? W: Our paper should be set in Times New Roman, size 12 and double-spaced. M: Got it. I’ll send it to Mr. McDaniel’s mailbox on Thursday. W: Excellent. By the way, don’t forget the dinner party on the 26th. (15) ◆ finishing touch最后的润色；画龙点睛 Text 10（第17题为主旨大意题） When was the last time you looked up and saw a clear sky full of stars? If you live in a big city, the answer is probably: a long time ago. Streetlights, billboards and even the lights in our houses block our view of the night sky. According to a study, 60% of Europeans and almost four-fifths of people in North America cannot see the Milky Way at night. (18) Bright lights also affect animals, confusing them when they migrate. For example, sea turtles, which navigate by the moon, often become disoriented due to artificial lights on beaches. (19) Birds that migrate at night are also thrown off course by city lights. And this type of pollution is also disrupting human sleep patterns. Luckily, there are solutions. First, cities can install streetlights that point downward instead of spreading light in all directions. (20) Then, shops can turn off bright signs after midnight. Last, we could follow the Czech Republic’s example and introduce a law against light pollution. ◆ disoriented 迷失方向的 ◆ course【熟词生义】航线；路线 18. What percentage of people in North America fail to see the Milky Way? A. About 50%. B. About 60%. C. About 80%. 【解析】C 材料中提到，根据一项研究，60%的欧洲人和北美近五分之四的人在夜间看不到银河。五分之四 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $