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宝坻一中2025-2026学年度第二学期高三年级 第三次模拟练习英语试卷 本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，满分130分，考试时间100分钟 第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 第一节：单项填空·（共15小题，每小题1分） 从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 1. — I’ve got to line up at the restaurant for a meal. — ________You can order food at Meituan. com on your phone. A. Why bother B. How come C. Why not D. About what 2. My teacher of English is really very kind. I’ll never forget the ________ he has done me. A. deed B. help C. favour D. value 3. It is no wonder that many, if not most, of China’s leading scholars and scientists ________ in Lianda, including the two Nobel Prize-winning physicists, Yang Zhenning and Li Zhengdao. A. liberated B. emerged C. recalled D. regulated 4. Catherine is the only one of the students who ________ a winner of a scholarship for two years. A. are B. has been C. have been D. is 5. ______ , I think this is a touching book that everyone should read, whatever their age. A. Literally B. Instantly C. Personally D. Intimately 6. The reason why J. K. Rowling’s writing career has ________ is that the Harry Potter series have won lots of awards and become very popular around the world. A. set off B. given off C. shown off D. taken off 7. ________ our choices, we should cherish and embrace those bittersweet moments in life. A. Whichever B. However C. Whatever D. Whether 8. After cutting myself off the outside world preparing the exam, I couldn’t wait to catch up on news to keep myself ________. A. updating B. updated C. to be updated D. being updated 9. As many of us already know, having plans ________ for the future is no guarantee that they will become reality. A. in place B. in advance C. in vain D. in shape 10. The sacrifice of the Challenger calls to us, reminding us that we ________ continue to reach for the stars, no matter how distant they might seem. A. must B. could C. should D. shall 11. The intervention is a long, much-delayed ending to a sad story, but we humans owe ________ to the island to give it a happy ending. A. that B. one C. it D. what 12. Despite some difficulties, there are special moments ______ make it worthwhile for moms to take care of children at home. A. when B. where C. which D. what 13. When I succeeded in becoming an employee of IBM China, many friends asked me __________ I survived the interview. A. how B. that C. when D. why 14. —What matters for the cooperation between companies? —________differences in a sincere way. A. Approached B. Having approached C. To be approached D. Approaching 15. — At last you have come! — ________. A. I’m glad to meet you B. I hope you don’t mind C. Sorry to have kept you waiting D. Let’s go together 第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） Manuela Ribeiro has a healthy addiction. It’s ____16____. A few months ago, the 30-year-old teacher decided it was time to put her ____17____ to good use. She ____18____ on the website Bookalokal, and now welcomes ____19____ into her warm Brussels flat twice a week for enjoyable dinner parties. Living far from her native Brazil, she loves making her home a welcoming place for lovers of good food, turning her apartment into a cozy spot where strangers bond over delicious meals. Ribeiro ____20____ € 35 per person for what is usually a wonderful three-course meal that can last up to three hours. For Ribeiro, it has become a perfect platform for ____21____ her hobby of buying fresh food from local markets, ____22____ with new recipes, and ____23____ relaxing dinner parties that ____24____ her Brazilian roots into European influences. She enjoys every minute of the preparation — from selecting the juiciest tomatoes to stirring a fragrant pot of feijoada — ____25____ the time spent with her guests, who often become friends by the end of the evening. “It’s a great opportunity to share my passion for food and to ____26____ new people from all over the world,” said Ribeiro, her eyes ____27____ as she talks about the diverse guests she has hosted, from Italian tourists to a young couple from Japan. Sometimes she prepares traditional Brazilian dishes ____28____ her native home; other times she ____29____ dinner courses with her favorite Belgian beers to create a special, fusion taste that surprises and delights everyone. The platform has enabled Ribeiro to realize her dream with a great deal of freedom, as ____30____ to a restaurant where the service is ____31____, the menu is known in advance, and the meal is expected to be no ____32____. “But it’s also a great ____33____, for it can sometimes take days to ____34____ a single event,” Ribeiro said, laughing as she recalled a recent dinner that required marinating meat for 48 hours and sourcing rare spices from a specialty shop across the city. “This platform is not only ____35____ for professional cooks, but also for those willing to discover new experiences and enjoy true home cooking.” 16. A. reading B. traveling C. cooking D. teaching 17. A. hobby B. energy C. education D. money 18. A. pick up B. signed up C. set up D. put up 19. A. coworkers B. students C. relatives D. strangers 20. A. pays B. charges C. owes D. raises 21. A. pursuing B. choosing C. discussing D. changing 22. A. passing on B. trying out C. going over D. taking down 23. A. appoint B. display C. throw D. add 24. A. develop B. integrate C. change D. mix 25. A. Rather than B. other than C. as well as D. more than 26. A. hire B. help C. encounter D. train 27. A. shining B. sharpening C. rolling D. dropping 28. A. in addition to B. in return for C. in honor of D. in line with 29. A. replaces B. tastes C. orders D. pairs 30. A. opposed B. related C. subject D. vital 31. A. invaluable B. impersonal C. unsuitable D. unprofessional 32. A. surprise B. end C. need D. problem 33. A. lesson B. pleasure C. success D. challenge 34. A. celebrate B. record C. attend D. organize 35. A. selected B. reserved C. evaluated D. requested 第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Four unique restaurants in the world Around the world, there are some incredible restaurants where one should dine at least once in a lifetime. When taste combines with breathtaking views and attractive designs, the result can only be astonishing. M6m Maadhoo Island, Maldives This restaurant is an ideal choice for those seeking an underwater dining experience. Its modern style, along with its windows, provides the opportunity to observe whales swimming in every direction. Bientang’s Cave Hermanus, South Africa This restaurant offers a unique dining experience inside a cave overlooking the ocean. The tables are positioned right on the cliff, with waves often lapping at their edges. From the restaurant, guests can easily spot whales emerging from the water just a stone’s throw away. Moss Blue Lagoon, Iceland Located right next to the Blue Lagoon, one of Iceland’s most famous attractions, this modern restaurant offers a seasonal tasting menu, including a vegan (素食的) option. The moss-covered rocks and the surrounding expanse of solidified lava add a good atmosphere to this place. Moreover, those who wish to watch the chef in action can request a table with a view of the kitchen. El Diablo Lanzarote, Spain This restaurant stands out for its distinctive cooking method. The chefs at El Diablo barbecue meat and fish using the heat from the volcano. They use a large barbecue directly placed on the lava, ensuring perfect cooking for every dish. 36. The four restaurants are unique because of their ________. A. menu B. chefs C. cooking method D. site selection 37. Where is the restaurant that offers a seasonal tasting menu? A. On Maadhoo Island. B. In Hermanus. C. In Blue Lagoon. D. In Lanzarote. 38. What do M6m and Bientang’s Cave have in common? A. Both offer views of whales. B. Both offer a vegan menu. C. Both are in a modern style. D. Both are under the water. 39. Which restaurant shows the cooking process to guests? A. M6m. B. Moss. C. El Diablo. D. Bientang’s Cave. 40. What is special about the restaurant in Spain? A. It is located on a cliff. B. It has top-class chefs. C. It is next to a famous attraction. D. It uses natural heat to cook food. B Eton, a ten-year-old boy, used to go for a walk with his father every day on a nearby hill. The hill was not very steep, but the path was covered with loose stones and dry soil. One sunny afternoon, as they were climbing, the boy suddenly turned to his father and said, “Dad, let’s have a race today. The one who touches the top of the hill first wins.” Father smiled and agreed. Both of them started running toward the hilltop. The wind blew gently, and birds sang in the trees. After running for a few minutes, Father suddenly stopped and bent down. Eton, already several steps ahead, looked back and asked, “What happened? Why did you stop? Have you accepted your defeat already?” “No, some pebbles got stuck in my shoes. I stopped to remove them,” Father replied calmly. “Some pebbles got stuck in my shoes too, but I don’t care. Once I reach the top, I’ll remove them.” Eton said proudly, and without another word, he dashed forward as fast as he could. Father shook his head, carefully took off his shoes, removed the small stones, and then continued running. Meanwhile, Eton had gone far ahead, but soon he began to feel a sharp pain in his feet. The pebbles were digging deeper into his skin with every step, and his speed started to decrease. Sweat dripped from his forehead, and his breathing became heavy. Gradually, Father caught up from behind. Seeing his son limping, Father shouted, “Why don’t you remove the pebbles first?” “But I don’t have time for this!” the boy shouted back, gritting his teeth. Within a short while, Father overtook him. Eton’s pain had increased so much that he could barely walk. He stopped and screamed, “Dad, I can’t run anymore!” Father quickly ran back, took off Eton’s shoes, and saw that his feet were bleeding slightly. Without a word, he carried the boy back home, cleaned the wounds carefully, and applied medicine. When the pain subsided a bit, Father sat beside him and said gently, “Son, I told you to remove your pebbles first and then go on with the race.” “But I wanted to win the race first,” Eton whispered. Father replied, “It is not like that, son. If any problem comes in our life, we should not delay solving it by saying we don’t have time right now. It would have taken you hardly one minute to remove that pebble, but now, to save that one minute, you will have to suffer from pain for a whole week.” Eton lowered his head and finally understood. 41. What was the reason for Eton’s insistence on not removing the pebbles? A. His overemphasis on the result of winning the race clouded his judgment. B. He firmly wanted to show his father that he could endure the pain. C. He didn’t know the most efficient way to remove the pebbles quickly. D. He was influenced by a competitive environment that valued speed above all. 42. Which of the following best describes the father’s attitude towards the race? A. He was extremely eager to win the race and took it very seriously. B. He thought the race was just a casual activity and didn’t care about the result at all. C. He regarded the race as a way to teach his son a life lesson rather than just a competition. D. He considered the race a precious chance to fully prove his remarkable physical strength. 43. What does “the pebbles stuck in the shoes” symbolize? A. Temporary setbacks that can be overcome with determination. B. Small problems that, if neglected, can grow into major obstacles. C. Hidden dangers that can interrupt one’s journey if not detected early. D. Minor annoyances that should be endured for the sake of a greater goal. 44. Based on the story, what can we infer about Eton’s character? A. He is self-centered and believes he can overcome any obstacle with his own wisdom. B. He is sociable but refuses to listen to anyone’s advice, even when it is clearly beneficial. C. He is lazy and tries to avoid any task that requires extra effort, like removing the pebbles. D. He is highly competitive but lacks the ability to think sensibly in the face of challenges. 45. Which of the following would be the best title for the story? A. A Race to the Hilltop B. The Price of Impatience C. Father and Son’s Daily Walk D. How to Win a Race C Seen from an airplane, cars moving slowly on the highway look like a line of ants. Unlike these human-driven vehicles, however, ants are able to avoid the troubling stop-and-go traffic that bothers daily commutes (通勤). Researchers have therefore turned their attention to studying the ants’ teamwork-based behaviors, hoping to apply these insights to designing self-driving cars that can prevent traffic jams. As the number of cars on highways keeps growing, the stability (稳定) of traffic flow gradually falls. Studies show that when the density (密度) reaches 15 vehicles per mile per lane (车道), a single driver’s sudden brake tap can lead to long-lasting and widespread traffic jams. Scientist Katsuhiro Nishinari, a mathematical physicist studying traffic transitions, compares this phenomenon to a phase transition, such as water turning into ice. Even small individual actions in such situations can quickly develop into major traffic issues. Katsuhiro Nishinari’s previous research has already shown that food-seeking ants can maintain smooth movement even when their population density is very high. A recent follow-up study has shown they usually travel in groups of 3 to 20 individuals, moving at steady speeds with proper gaps between each other and never attempting to overtake. Their behavior depends on mutual collaboration rather than individual preferences. This collective intelligence offers a lesson for human drivers today. One key takeaway is to avoid tailgating. Keeping a safe distance from the vehicle ahead helps absorb the shock waves caused by sudden braking in dense traffic. Of course, ants have the natural advantage of creating flexible paths, while cars are bound to fixed lanes. But the principle of maintaining proper spacing remains vital for safety and efficiency on our roads. Looking ahead, the real transformation may come from technology. As Katsuhiro Nishinari points out, “Unlike human drivers who often act on their own, future self-driving cars could be designed to share real-time data and function as a combined system.” Inspired by ants, these vehicles can upgrade traffic flow as a shared system, potentially requiring updates to existing rules to fully realize their benefits. 46. What can cause widespread highway traffic jams directly? A. A total of 15 cars per mile. B. Ant behaviors affecting driving. C. A sudden brake at a certain density. D. Reduced stability of traffic flow. 47. What is the purpose of mentioning the recent follow-up study in Paragraph 3? A. To compare ants with human drivers. B. To criticize current traffic regulations. C. To explain the math behind traffic jams. D. To detail how ants achieve smooth movement. 48. What does the underlined word “tailgating” probably mean in Paragraph 4? A. Keeping a proper distance. B. Driving too close to the front. C. Following strict traffic rules. D. Seeking perfect lane position. 49. What is Katsuhiro Nishinari’s suggestion for ant-inspired self-driving cars? A. Adopt a cooperative approach. B. Collect personal travel data. C. Redesign traffic rules constantly. D. Rely on active human behavior. 50. Which would be the best title for the text? A. Bio-inspired solutions for traffic jams B. Biological performances of moving ants C. Technical challenges for self-driving cars D. Traffic engineering models for traffic flow D I struggle with letting go of things. Embarrassing situations that occurred decades ago still regularly pop into my mind and stress me out. I don’t seem to be able to move past them and forget them. Even small irrelevant things get me worked up. Can you suggest some techniques to move on and lead a calmer life? — A painful reader Since you said a lot of these are insignificant upon reflection, I’ll assume we’re not talking about big traumas (创伤) but the kinds of sour memories we all have. It feels unpleasant to be pulled back into the past, forced to relive those painful memories. So why do we keep going back? One possibility is that we feel not enough has changed. Time might have passed, but in the respects that matter, we still feel as though we’re right there. Still scared in the same ways those situations made us feel, still vulnerable (易受伤害的) to those same stressors, even uninsured against the same mistakes. If you feel as though a lot has changed since an indignity, the memory feels more like a postcard from somewhere distant. But if you feel the same in the ways that matter, an upsetting thing from the past can still seem threatening to some extent that version of us persists today. Or maybe we go back to these memories because there’s some unanswered question we keep trying to solve. Why did I say that? Why did they do that? If I’d done that differently, would this have changed? Maybe, more rarely, we go back because we’re bored. Sometimes if present-day life doesn’t quite feel stimulating enough we can go back to conflicts or hard choices from the past, because even though they were unpleasant, they somehow feel more real. Therapy can help figure out which it is for you. When the distressing thought comes knocking why does it seem worth opening the door? That would really help you tailor your strategies. The calm you’ll need if you’re trying to solve a question may not be the calm you need if you still feel vulnerable in those same ways. Well-meaning people might say you need closure, a way to tell a coherent (有条理的) story. Closure is great if you can get it, but I’m not convinced it’s essential. What concerns me is that trying to find narratively pleasing ways to transform painful memories ultimately makes our capacity to move on, depending on whether we can make sense of those events. Coherence may be genuinely beyond our reach. Bad luck doesn’t make sense. People don’t always have a “why”. I think it’s less “I have to get closure” and more “I have to see this as past, over”. As you try to figure out what is captivating about these memories, it might help to try seeing them in past tense. Not solved, just over — not a source of new pain, not part of a pattern; an echo of hurts gone by. 51. What is the purpose of the first paragraph? A. To present a personal problem B. To introduce a practical solution C. To state the main argument D. To summarize the columnist’s advice 52. What does the underlined word “indignity” in Paragraph 4 most likely mean? A. A positive event that brings pride and honor B. A painful or embarrassing event that hurts one’s feeling C. A common daily activity that is easily forgotten D. An unexpected occurrence that brings good fortune 53. According to the columnist, why do we keep going back to painful memories? A. (a) Becoming stronger over time; (b) Gaining closure; (c) Seeking peace B. (a) Avoiding current problems; (b) Hoping to erase past; (c) Searching for luck C. (a) Developing new skills; (b) Rewriting the past; (c) Enjoying old conflicts D. (a) Still vulnerable as before; (b) Wondering “why”; (c) Feeling bored in present life 54. What concern does the author express about the idea of “closure”? A. Closure is unnecessary and irrelevant for individuals stuck in pain. B. Closure relies on making sense of events, which may be impossible. C. Closure can only be achieved through constructing a touching story. D. Closure is seen as more valuable than the ability to move forward. 55. Which of the following best summarizes the author’s advice? A. Painful memories must be carefully analyzed to gain wisdom. B. Forgetting the past is the only way to achieve peace eternally. C. Painful memories should be seen as finished events, not threats. D. One could resolve painful memories by rewriting his own past. 第二部分；本部分共两节，满分35分。 第一节；阅读下面短文，按照要求完成阅读任务。（满分10分） 阅读下面短文，按照要求完成阅读任务。 After retiring from professional soccer in 2023, Amir Lowery returned home and began coaching at a youth club. He knew that the city’s immigration communities included many soccer enthusiasts, but girls and boys from such communities were nowhere to be seen on the costly club circuit. Two years later, Lowery co-founded the Open Goal Project to help talented young players who could not afford club fees. The program supports about 500 children who play on eight free club teams, in a mini-league, and at summer camps. Beyond soccer skills, participants learn nutrition, financial knowledge, and receive academic and college guidance. Joining his first soccer program at age 4, Lowery played for youth clubs and his parents sacrificed time, money and energy to transport him to games and tournaments. He had a social network of people who were in favour of his passion and really wanted to see him succeed. That foundation helped him earn a full scholarship to Wake Forest University, where he captained the men’s team before joining Major LeagueSoccer. The Open Goal Project operates on an annual budget of roughly $ 700,000. Local officials — say the families it serves would otherwise have no access to high — level soccer. Lowery also hopes the program will broaden the soccer talent pool, and argues that rising costs — often near $ 1,000 a year per child — preclude many skilled players. Removing financial barriers, he believes, would reveal much untapped talent. On a sunny afternoon, Lowery leads a practice on a field, where dozens of kids train and parents sit in chairs, watching proudly. Precious Ogu, once an early Open Goal Project participant, understands how priceless such sense of belonging is. Feeling out of place in a wealthy suburban club shaped her belief in the Open Goal Project’s mission. As practice ends and the children walk off the field, it’s clear they leave with more than ball skills. Together, they are building not just better players, but a community where every child, regardless of background, has a chance to belong and dream. 56. Why did Amir Lowery co-found the Open Goal Project? (no more than 15 words) _____________________________________________________________ 57. What contributed to Lowery’s early success according to paragraph 2? (no more than 10 words) _____________________________________________________________ 58. What does the underlined word mean in Paragraph 3? (1 word) _____________________________________________________________ 59. Which aspect of the project matters most to Precious Ogu? (no more than 5 words) _____________________________________________________________ 60. Do you consider Amir Lowery as your role model? Please explain. (no more than 20 words) _____________________________________________________________ 第二部分；书面表达（满分25分） 61. 假设你是晨光中学的学生李津。为弘扬“勤俭节约”的传统美德，你学校上周五举办了“旧物改造创意比赛”，你参加了此活动。请你给英国笔友Chris写一封信，分享你的参赛经历，内容包括： 1.介绍你的参赛作品； 2.谈谈你对“勤俭节约”美德的感悟； 3.你的倡议。 注意：（1）词数不少于110； （2）可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯； （3）标题已给出，不计入总词数。 参考词汇：旧物改造创意比赛Upcycling Creativity Competition； 勤俭节约 diligence and thrift Dear Chris, How is everything going? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 宝坻一中2025-2026学年度第二学期高三年级 第三次模拟练习英语试卷 本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，满分130分，考试时间100分钟 第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 第一节：单项填空·（共15小题，每小题1分） 从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 1. — I’ve got to line up at the restaurant for a meal. — ________You can order food at Meituan. com on your phone. A. Why bother B. How come C. Why not D. About what 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】句意：——我得去餐厅排队吃饭。——何必呢？你可以在手机上的美团网订餐。A. Why bother何必（用于劝对方不要做费力不讨好的事）；B. How come怎么会（用于询问原因）；C. Why not为什么不（表建议）；D. About what关于什么。根据“You can order food at Meituan.com on your phone.”可知，后者认为没必要去排队，用Why bother符合语境。 2. My teacher of English is really very kind. I’ll never forget the ________ he has done me. A. deed B. help C. favour D. value 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：我的英语老师真的非常善良。我永远不会忘记他帮我的忙。A. deed行为；B. help帮助； C. favour恩惠；D. value价值。该句中，“he has done me”为省略关系代词的定语从句，先行词favour在从句中作done的直接宾语。根据My teacher of English is really very kind可知，此处为固定搭配do sb. a favour，意为“帮某人一个忙”。 3. It is no wonder that many, if not most, of China’s leading scholars and scientists ________ in Lianda, including the two Nobel Prize-winning physicists, Yang Zhenning and Li Zhengdao. A. liberated B. emerged C. recalled D. regulated 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：难怪中国许多（如果不是大多数的话）顶尖学者和科学家都在联大涌现，其中包括两位诺贝尔物理学奖得主杨振宁和李政道。A. liberate解放；B. emerge出现；C. recall回忆；D. regulate调节。此处指这些顶尖学者和科学家在联大“出现”或“涌现”，emerge符合题意。 4. Catherine is the only one of the students who ________ a winner of a scholarship for two years. A. are B. has been C. have been D. is 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：Catherine是这些学生中唯一一个连续两年获得奖学金的人。在“the only one of + 复数名词 + who”结构中，定语从句的先行词是“the only one”，因此从句的谓语动词需用单数形式，此外，句中含有时间状语“for two years”，表示状态从过去持续到现在，需使用现在完成时，结合单数形式与现在完成时，谓语动词应为has been。 5. ______ , I think this is a touching book that everyone should read, whatever their age. A. Literally B. Instantly C. Personally D. Intimately 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查副词词义辨析。句意：就个人而言，我认为这是一本每人都应该阅读的令人感动的书，无论他们年龄多大。A. Literally按字面意义地；B. Instantly立刻，马上；C. Personally就个人而言；D. Intimately私下地。根据后文“I think”可知，此处陈述个人的观点，故应用副词“Personally就个人而言”作状语，故选C。 6. The reason why J. K. Rowling’s writing career has ________ is that the Harry Potter series have won lots of awards and become very popular around the world. A. set off B. given off C. shown off D. taken off 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】句意：J.K.罗琳的写作生涯之所以能够腾飞，是因为《哈利·波特》系列获得了许多奖项并在全世界广受欢迎。A. set off出发；B. given off发出（气味、光等）；C. shown off炫耀；D. taken off腾飞，突然成功。结合“J. K. Rowling’s writing career”可知，空格处应表达“腾飞，取得巨大成功”，用taken off。 7. ________ our choices, we should cherish and embrace those bittersweet moments in life. A. Whichever B. However C. Whatever D. Whether 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：无论我们的选择是什么，我们都应该珍惜并拥抱生活中那些苦乐参半的时刻。此处引导让步状语从句，从句中省去了谓语动词，结合句意，此处应表示“无论选择是什么”应为whatever引导的让步状语从句，其完整形式为“Whatever our choices are”，在 whatever 引导的让步状语从句中，当从句的主语是名词，谓语是 be 动词时，be 动词常可省略。 8. After cutting myself off the outside world preparing the exam, I couldn’t wait to catch up on news to keep myself ________. A. updating B. updated C. to be updated D. being updated 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：在为了准备考试而与外界隔绝之后，我迫不及待地想了解新闻，以使自己掌握最新情况。此处为“keep+宾语+宾语补足语”结构，动词update意为“更新，使了解最新情况”与宾语myself之间构成逻辑上的被动关系，因此需要使用过去分词updated作宾语补足语，表示“使自己掌握最新情况”。 9. As many of us already know, having plans ________ for the future is no guarantee that they will become reality. A. in place B. in advance C. in vain D. in shape 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】句意：正如我们许多人已经知道的那样，为未来制定好计划并不能保证它们会成为现实。A. in place准备就绪；B. in advance提前；C. in vain徒劳；D. in shape处于良好状态。此处为固定搭配“have sth in place”，意为“使某事准备就绪/落实到位”，此处表示计划已经安排妥当。 10. The sacrifice of the Challenger calls to us, reminding us that we ________ continue to reach for the stars, no matter how distant they might seem. A. must B. could C. should D. shall 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】句意：挑战者号的牺牲在召唤我们，提醒我们无论繁星看起来多么遥不可及，我们都必须继续去探索。A. must必须；B. could能够；C. should应该；D. shall将要。结合“continue to reach for the stars, no matter how distant they might seem”可知，此处表达的是一种强烈的义务和号召，强调面对牺牲，我们有不可推卸的责任去追求目标，语气最为坚定，故用must。 11. The intervention is a long, much-delayed ending to a sad story, but we humans owe ________ to the island to give it a happy ending. A. that B. one C. it D. what 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：干预是一个悲伤故事的漫长而姗姗来迟的结局，但我们人类有责任给这个岛屿一个幸福的结局。此处为固定句型“owe it to sb. to do sth.”，意为“有责任/义务为某人做某事”，其中it作形式宾语，真正的宾语是后面的动词不定式短语“to give it a happy ending”，所以此处为代词it。 12. Despite some difficulties, there are special moments ______ make it worthwhile for moms to take care of children at home. A. when B. where C. which D. what 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查定语从句。句意：尽管有一些困难，但也有一些特殊的时刻，让妈妈们在家里照顾孩子是值得的。此处moments是先行词，指物，在后面的定语从句中作主语，所以定语从句由that/which引导。故选C。 13. When I succeeded in becoming an employee of IBM China, many friends asked me __________ I survived the interview. A. how B. that C. when D. why 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查宾语从句。句意：当我成功成为IBM中国的一名员工时，许多朋友问我是如何通过面试的。空格处引导的是宾语从句，从句中不缺主语或宾语，根据“I succeeded in becoming an employee of IBM China”可知。朋友问“我”是如何通过面试的，空格处意为“如何”，用how引导宾语从句，故选A。 14. —What matters for the cooperation between companies? —________differences in a sincere way. A. Approached B. Having approached C. To be approached D. Approaching 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查动名词。句意：——什么对企业之间的合作很重要？——以真诚的方式处理分歧。回答what应用动名词或动词不定式。根据句意可知，应该用动名词的一般式。故选D。 15. — At last you have come! — ________. A. I’m glad to meet you B. I hope you don’t mind C. Sorry to have kept you waiting D. Let’s go together 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查情景交际。句意：——你终于来了！——对不起，让你久等了。A. I’m glad to meet you. 很高兴见到你；B. I hope you don’t mind. 希望你不介意；C. Sorry to have kept you waiting. 对不起让你久等了；D. Let’s go together. 我们一起。根据“At last you have come!”可知，第二个说话的人来迟了，让对方等了很久，所以要为自己的行为道歉，用“对不起让你久等了”符合语境。故选C。 第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） Manuela Ribeiro has a healthy addiction. It’s ____16____. A few months ago, the 30-year-old teacher decided it was time to put her ____17____ to good use. She ____18____ on the website Bookalokal, and now welcomes ____19____ into her warm Brussels flat twice a week for enjoyable dinner parties. Living far from her native Brazil, she loves making her home a welcoming place for lovers of good food, turning her apartment into a cozy spot where strangers bond over delicious meals. Ribeiro ____20____ € 35 per person for what is usually a wonderful three-course meal that can last up to three hours. For Ribeiro, it has become a perfect platform for ____21____ her hobby of buying fresh food from local markets, ____22____ with new recipes, and ____23____ relaxing dinner parties that ____24____ her Brazilian roots into European influences. She enjoys every minute of the preparation — from selecting the juiciest tomatoes to stirring a fragrant pot of feijoada — ____25____ the time spent with her guests, who often become friends by the end of the evening. “It’s a great opportunity to share my passion for food and to ____26____ new people from all over the world,” said Ribeiro, her eyes ____27____ as she talks about the diverse guests she has hosted, from Italian tourists to a young couple from Japan. Sometimes she prepares traditional Brazilian dishes ____28____ her native home; other times she ____29____ dinner courses with her favorite Belgian beers to create a special, fusion taste that surprises and delights everyone. The platform has enabled Ribeiro to realize her dream with a great deal of freedom, as ____30____ to a restaurant where the service is ____31____, the menu is known in advance, and the meal is expected to be no ____32____. “But it’s also a great ____33____, for it can sometimes take days to ____34____ a single event,” Ribeiro said, laughing as she recalled a recent dinner that required marinating meat for 48 hours and sourcing rare spices from a specialty shop across the city. “This platform is not only ____35____ for professional cooks, but also for those willing to discover new experiences and enjoy true home cooking.” 16. A. reading B. traveling C. cooking D. teaching 17. A. hobby B. energy C. education D. money 18. A. pick up B. signed up C. set up D. put up 19. A. coworkers B. students C. relatives D. strangers 20. A. pays B. charges C. owes D. raises 21. A. pursuing B. choosing C. discussing D. changing 22. A. passing on B. trying out C. going over D. taking down 23. A. appoint B. display C. throw D. add 24. A. develop B. integrate C. change D. mix 25. A. Rather than B. other than C. as well as D. more than 26. A. hire B. help C. encounter D. train 27. A. shining B. sharpening C. rolling D. dropping 28. A. in addition to B. in return for C. in honor of D. in line with 29. A. replaces B. tastes C. orders D. pairs 30. A. opposed B. related C. subject D. vital 31. A. invaluable B. impersonal C. unsuitable D. unprofessional 32. A. surprise B. end C. need D. problem 33. A. lesson B. pleasure C. success D. challenge 34. A. celebrate B. record C. attend D. organize 35. A. selected B. reserved C. evaluated D. requested 【答案】16. C 17. A 18. B 19. D 20. B 21. A 22. B 23. C 24. B 25. C 26. C 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. A 31. B 32. A 33. D 34. D 35. B 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了巴西教师马努埃拉在布鲁塞尔通过美食平台举办家庭晚餐，分享烹饪热情并结识世界各地朋友的故事。 【16题详解】 考查名词。句意：马努埃拉·里贝罗有一种健康的瘾，那就是烹饪。A. reading阅读；B. traveling旅行；C. cooking烹饪；D. teaching教学。根据后文“her hobby of buying fresh food from local markets”和“she loves making her home a welcoming place for lovers of good food”可知，她的爱好是烹饪。 【17题详解】 考查名词。​句意：几个月前，这位30岁的老师决定将她的爱好好好利用起来。A. hobby爱好；B. energy精力；C. education教育；D. money金钱。根据后文“her hobby of buying fresh food”可知，此处指她的烹饪爱好。 【18题详解】 考查动词短语。​句意：她在Bookalokal网站上注册了账号，现在每周两次欢迎陌生人来她温暖的布鲁塞尔公寓参加愉快的晚宴。A. pick up捡起；B. signed up注册；C. set up建立；D. put up张贴。根据后文“on the website”可知，她是在网站上注册。 【19题详解】 考查名词。​句意同上。A. coworkers同事；B. students学生；C. relatives亲戚；D. strangers陌生人。根据后文“where strangers bond over delicious meals”可知，她接待的是陌生人。 【20题详解】 考查动词。​句意：里贝罗向每人收取35欧元，这通常是一顿丰盛的三道菜晚餐，持续长达三个小时。A. pays支付；B. charges收费；C. owes欠；D. raises筹集。根据后文“€ 35 per person”可知，她举办晚宴向客人收取费用。 【21题详解】 考查动词。​句意：对于里贝罗而言，这里已成为一个绝佳的平台，让她能够尽情享受从当地市场购买新鲜食材的乐趣，尝试新的烹饪方法，还能举办轻松愉快的晚宴，将她的巴西传统元素与欧洲风格完美融合在一起。A. pursuing追求；B. choosing选择；C. discussing讨论；D. changing改变。根据前文“it has become a perfect platform”和后文“her hobby”可知，她举办晚宴邀请陌生人来吃饭是在追求爱好。 【22题详解】 考查动词短语。​句意同上。A. passing on传递；B. trying out尝试；C. going over复习；D. taking down记下。根据后文“new recipes”可知，她尝试新的菜品配方。 【23题详解】 考查动词。​句意同上。A. appoint任命；B. display展示；C. throw举办；D. add添加。根据前文“turning her apartment into a cozy spot where strangers bond over delicious meals”和后文“relaxing dinner parties”可知，贝罗举办愉快的晚宴，throw a party为固定搭配，意为“举办派对”。 【24题详解】 考查动词。​句意同上。A. develop发展；B. integrate整合；C. change改变；D. mix混合。根据后文“her Brazilian roots into European influences”可知，integrate A into B 表示“将A融入B”，此处指将巴西风味与欧洲风味融合。 【25题详解】 考查连词。​句意：她享受准备的每一分钟——从挑选最多汁的西红柿到搅拌一锅香喷喷的黑豆饭——以及和客人们共度的时光。A. Rather than而不是；B. other than除了；C. as well as以及；D. more than超过。此处连接两个并列成分“every minute of the preparation”和“the time spent with her guests”，表示“和，以及”。 【26题详解】 考查动词。句意：“这是一个分享我对食物的热爱，以及结识来自世界各地新朋友的绝佳机会，”里贝罗说道，当她谈起自己接待过的形形色色的客人——从意大利游客到一对来自日本的年轻情侣时，她的眼睛闪闪发亮。A. hire雇佣；B. help帮助；C. encounter邂逅、结识；D. train训练。根据后文“new people from all over the world”可知，接待各地来客，能够结识新朋友。 【27题详解】 考查动词。​句意同上。A. shining发光；B. sharpening锐化；C. rolling滚动；D. dropping掉落。根据后文“as she talks about the diverse guests”可知，她谈到开心的事时眼睛发亮。 【28题详解】 考查介词短语。​句意：有时，她会烹制传统的巴西菜肴，以此致敬她的故乡；其他时候，她则会用最爱喝的比利时啤酒搭配晚餐菜肴，创造出一种惊艳并取悦所有人的独特融合风味。A. in addition to除……之外；B. in return for作为回报；C. in honor of为了纪念；D. in line with符合。根据前文“she prepares traditional Brazilian dishes”和后文“her native home”可知，制作家乡特色菜品是为了缅怀故乡。 【29题详解】 考查动词。​句意同上。A. replaces替代；B. tastes品尝；C. orders命令；D. pairs配对、搭配。根据后文“dinner courses with her favorite Belgian beers to create a special, fusion taste that surprises and delights everyone”可知，此处表示把菜肴与比利时啤酒搭配，pair...with...意为“把……和……搭配”。 【30题详解】 考查形容词。​句意：该平台让里贝罗得以在极大自由的环境下实现梦想，这不同于餐厅——那里的服务没有人情味，菜单是预先确定的，而且这顿饭料想也不会有什么惊喜。A. opposed反对的（be opposed to与……相反）；B. related相关的；C. subject服从的；D. vital至关重要的。根据后文“a restaurant where the service is____, the menu is known in advance, and the meal is expected to be no ____.”可知，家庭晚餐与餐厅服务不同。 【31题详解】 考查形容词。句意同上。A. invaluable无价的；B. impersonal没有人情味的；C. unsuitable不适合的；D. unprofessional不专业的。根据后文“the menu is known in advance”可知，餐厅服务是标准化的，缺乏人情味。 【32题详解】 考查名词。句意同上。A. surprise惊喜；B. end结束；C. need需要；D. problem问题。根据前文“the menu is known in advance”可知，餐厅的饭菜没有惊喜。 【33题详解】 考查名词。句意：但这也是一个巨大的挑战，因为有时候组织一场活动需要花费数天时间。A. lesson课程；B. pleasure乐趣；C. success成功；D. challenge挑战。根据后文“it can sometimes take days”结合后文筹备耗时久、工序繁杂可知，这是一件有难度的事。 【34题详解】 考查动词。​句意同上。A. celebrate庆祝；B. record记录；C. attend参加；D. organize组织。根据后文“a single event”和“laughing as she recalled a recent dinner”可知，此处指筹备、组织一场晚宴活动。 【35题详解】 考查动词。​句意：这个平台不仅面向专业厨师，也面向那些愿意体验新鲜事物、喜爱地道家常美食的人。A. selected挑选；B. reserved预订；C. evaluated评估；D. requested要求。根据“for professional cooks”可知，平台是为专业厨师准备的，be reserved for 表示“专为……设置/面向……”。 第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Four unique restaurants in the world Around the world, there are some incredible restaurants where one should dine at least once in a lifetime. When taste combines with breathtaking views and attractive designs, the result can only be astonishing. M6m Maadhoo Island, Maldives This restaurant is an ideal choice for those seeking an underwater dining experience. Its modern style, along with its windows, provides the opportunity to observe whales swimming in every direction. Bientang’s Cave Hermanus, South Africa This restaurant offers a unique dining experience inside a cave overlooking the ocean. The tables are positioned right on the cliff, with waves often lapping at their edges. From the restaurant, guests can easily spot whales emerging from the water just a stone’s throw away. Moss Blue Lagoon, Iceland Located right next to the Blue Lagoon, one of Iceland’s most famous attractions, this modern restaurant offers a seasonal tasting menu, including a vegan (素食的) option. The moss-covered rocks and the surrounding expanse of solidified lava add a good atmosphere to this place. Moreover, those who wish to watch the chef in action can request a table with a view of the kitchen. El Diablo Lanzarote, Spain This restaurant stands out for its distinctive cooking method. The chefs at El Diablo barbecue meat and fish using the heat from the volcano. They use a large barbecue directly placed on the lava, ensuring perfect cooking for every dish. 36. The four restaurants are unique because of their ________. A. menu B. chefs C. cooking method D. site selection 37. Where is the restaurant that offers a seasonal tasting menu? A. On Maadhoo Island. B. In Hermanus. C. In Blue Lagoon. D. In Lanzarote. 38. What do M6m and Bientang’s Cave have in common? A. Both offer views of whales. B. Both offer a vegan menu. C. Both are in a modern style. D. Both are under the water. 39. Which restaurant shows the cooking process to guests? A. M6m. B. Moss. C. El Diablo. D. Bientang’s Cave. 40. What is special about the restaurant in Spain? A. It is located on a cliff. B. It has top-class chefs. C. It is next to a famous attraction. D. It uses natural heat to cook food. 【答案】36. D 37. C 38. A 39. B 40. D 【解析】 【导语】文章介绍了全球四家位置独特、体验各异的特色餐厅。 【36题详解】 推理判断题。根据M6m部分中“This restaurant is an ideal choice for those seeking an underwater dining experience.(对于那些寻求水下用餐体验的人来说，这家餐厅是理想之选)”、Bientang’s Cave部分中“This restaurant offers a unique dining experience inside a cave overlooking the ocean.(这家餐厅提供独特的洞穴内用餐体验，俯瞰大海)”、Moss部分中“Located right next to the Blue Lagoon, one of Iceland’s most famous attractions(这家现代餐厅毗邻冰岛最著名的景点之一——蓝湖)”、El Diablo部分中“They use a large barbecue directly placed on the lava(他们将大型烤架直接放置在熔岩上进行烤制)”可知，这四家餐厅的独特之处在于其选址。 【37题详解】 细节理解题。根据Moss部分中“Located right next to the Blue Lagoon, one of Iceland’s most famous attractions, this modern restaurant offers a seasonal tasting menu, including a vegan (素食的) option. (这家现代餐厅毗邻冰岛最著名的景点之一——蓝湖，提供季节性品鉴菜单，其中包括素食选项)”可知，提供季节性品尝菜单的餐厅位于蓝湖。 【38题详解】 细节理解题。根据M6m部分中的“provides the opportunity to observe whales swimming(提供了观察鲸鱼游动的机会)”以及Bientang’s Cave部分中的“guests can easily spot whales emerging from the water(客人可以轻易发现从水中冒出的鲸鱼)”可知，这两家餐厅的共同点是都能看到鲸鱼。 【39题详解】 细节理解题。根据Moss部分中的“those who wish to watch the chef in action can request a table with a view of the kitchen(那些希望观看厨师操作的人可以要求预订一张能看到厨房的桌子)”可知，Moss餐厅可以向客人展示烹饪过程。 【40题详解】 细节理解题。根据El Diablo部分中的Lanzarote, Spain可知，El Diablo和位于西班牙，根据“The chefs at El Diablo barbecue meat and fish using the heat from the volcano.(El Diablo的厨师利用火山的热量烧烤肉类和鱼类。)”可知，西班牙这家餐厅的特别之处在于利用自然热量烹饪食物。 B Eton, a ten-year-old boy, used to go for a walk with his father every day on a nearby hill. The hill was not very steep, but the path was covered with loose stones and dry soil. One sunny afternoon, as they were climbing, the boy suddenly turned to his father and said, “Dad, let’s have a race today. The one who touches the top of the hill first wins.” Father smiled and agreed. Both of them started running toward the hilltop. The wind blew gently, and birds sang in the trees. After running for a few minutes, Father suddenly stopped and bent down. Eton, already several steps ahead, looked back and asked, “What happened? Why did you stop? Have you accepted your defeat already?” “No, some pebbles got stuck in my shoes. I stopped to remove them,” Father replied calmly. “Some pebbles got stuck in my shoes too, but I don’t care. Once I reach the top, I’ll remove them.” Eton said proudly, and without another word, he dashed forward as fast as he could. Father shook his head, carefully took off his shoes, removed the small stones, and then continued running. Meanwhile, Eton had gone far ahead, but soon he began to feel a sharp pain in his feet. The pebbles were digging deeper into his skin with every step, and his speed started to decrease. Sweat dripped from his forehead, and his breathing became heavy. Gradually, Father caught up from behind. Seeing his son limping, Father shouted, “Why don’t you remove the pebbles first?” “But I don’t have time for this!” the boy shouted back, gritting his teeth. Within a short while, Father overtook him. Eton’s pain had increased so much that he could barely walk. He stopped and screamed, “Dad, I can’t run anymore!” Father quickly ran back, took off Eton’s shoes, and saw that his feet were bleeding slightly. Without a word, he carried the boy back home, cleaned the wounds carefully, and applied medicine. When the pain subsided a bit, Father sat beside him and said gently, “Son, I told you to remove your pebbles first and then go on with the race.” “But I wanted to win the race first,” Eton whispered. Father replied, “It is not like that, son. If any problem comes in our life, we should not delay solving it by saying we don’t have time right now. It would have taken you hardly one minute to remove that pebble, but now, to save that one minute, you will have to suffer from pain for a whole week.” Eton lowered his head and finally understood. 41. What was the reason for Eton’s insistence on not removing the pebbles? A. His overemphasis on the result of winning the race clouded his judgment. B. He firmly wanted to show his father that he could endure the pain. C. He didn’t know the most efficient way to remove the pebbles quickly. D. He was influenced by a competitive environment that valued speed above all. 42. Which of the following best describes the father’s attitude towards the race? A. He was extremely eager to win the race and took it very seriously. B. He thought the race was just a casual activity and didn’t care about the result at all. C. He regarded the race as a way to teach his son a life lesson rather than just a competition. D. He considered the race a precious chance to fully prove his remarkable physical strength. 43. What does “the pebbles stuck in the shoes” symbolize? A. Temporary setbacks that can be overcome with determination. B. Small problems that, if neglected, can grow into major obstacles. C. Hidden dangers that can interrupt one’s journey if not detected early. D. Minor annoyances that should be endured for the sake of a greater goal. 44. Based on the story, what can we infer about Eton’s character? A. He is self-centered and believes he can overcome any obstacle with his own wisdom. B. He is sociable but refuses to listen to anyone’s advice, even when it is clearly beneficial. C. He is lazy and tries to avoid any task that requires extra effort, like removing the pebbles. D. He is highly competitive but lacks the ability to think sensibly in the face of challenges. 45. Which of the following would be the best title for the story? A. A Race to the Hilltop B. The Price of Impatience C. Father and Son’s Daily Walk D. How to Win a Race 【答案】41. A 42. C 43. B 44. D 45. B 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了Eton因急于赢赛跑不顾鞋中石子，导致脚伤，父亲借机教导他遇到问题应及时解决。 【41题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中父亲说的“It is not like that, son. If any problem comes in our life, we should not delay solving it by saying we don't have time right now.(儿子，不是那样的。如果生活中出现任何问题，我们不应该说现在没时间而拖延解决)”以及Eton自己说的“But I wanted to win the race first.(但我想先赢比赛)”可知，Eton坚持不清理石子的原因是他过分看重比赛胜负，因而判断力受到了影响。 【42题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中父亲说的“Son, I told you to remove your pebbles first and then go on with the race.(儿子，我告诉过你先把石子清理掉再继续比赛)”以及“If any problem comes in our life, we should not delay solving it by saying we don’t have time right now.(如果生活中出现任何问题，我们不应该说现在没时间而拖延解决)”可知，父亲并不在乎比赛输赢，而是把比赛当作教儿子人生道理的机会。 【43题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“The pebbles were digging deeper into his skin with every step, and his speed started to decrease.(石子每走一步都越陷越深扎进皮肤，他的速度开始下降)”以及最后一段父亲说的“It would have taken you hardly one minute to remove that pebble, but now, to save that one minute, you will have to suffer from pain for a whole week.(清理那颗石子只需要不到一分钟，但现在，为了省那一分钟，你将痛苦整整一周)”可知，鞋中的小石子象征着如果被忽视就会变成大障碍的小问题。 【44题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中Eton说的“Some pebbles got stuck in my shoes too, but I don’t care. Once I reach the top, I’ll remove them.(我鞋里也有石子，但我不管。到了山顶再清理)”以及第三段中“But I don't have time for this!(但我没时间弄这个！)”可知，Eton非常好胜，但面对挑战时缺乏理性思考——他只想着赢，却不懂得及时解决小问题。 【45题详解】 主旨大意题。 根据全文内容，尤其是最后一段父亲的总结“It would have taken you hardly one minute to remove that pebble, but now, to save that one minute, you will have to suffer from pain for a whole week.(清理那颗石子只需要不到一分钟，但现在，为了省那一分钟，你将痛苦整整一周)”可知，文章核心是“不耐烦解决问题的代价”，B选项适合作为标题。 C Seen from an airplane, cars moving slowly on the highway look like a line of ants. Unlike these human-driven vehicles, however, ants are able to avoid the troubling stop-and-go traffic that bothers daily commutes (通勤). Researchers have therefore turned their attention to studying the ants’ teamwork-based behaviors, hoping to apply these insights to designing self-driving cars that can prevent traffic jams. As the number of cars on highways keeps growing, the stability (稳定) of traffic flow gradually falls. Studies show that when the density (密度) reaches 15 vehicles per mile per lane (车道), a single driver’s sudden brake tap can lead to long-lasting and widespread traffic jams. Scientist Katsuhiro Nishinari, a mathematical physicist studying traffic transitions, compares this phenomenon to a phase transition, such as water turning into ice. Even small individual actions in such situations can quickly develop into major traffic issues. Katsuhiro Nishinari’s previous research has already shown that food-seeking ants can maintain smooth movement even when their population density is very high. A recent follow-up study has shown they usually travel in groups of 3 to 20 individuals, moving at steady speeds with proper gaps between each other and never attempting to overtake. Their behavior depends on mutual collaboration rather than individual preferences. This collective intelligence offers a lesson for human drivers today. One key takeaway is to avoid tailgating. Keeping a safe distance from the vehicle ahead helps absorb the shock waves caused by sudden braking in dense traffic. Of course, ants have the natural advantage of creating flexible paths, while cars are bound to fixed lanes. But the principle of maintaining proper spacing remains vital for safety and efficiency on our roads. Looking ahead, the real transformation may come from technology. As Katsuhiro Nishinari points out, “Unlike human drivers who often act on their own, future self-driving cars could be designed to share real-time data and function as a combined system.” Inspired by ants, these vehicles can upgrade traffic flow as a shared system, potentially requiring updates to existing rules to fully realize their benefits. 46. What can cause widespread highway traffic jams directly? A. A total of 15 cars per mile. B. Ant behaviors affecting driving. C. A sudden brake at a certain density. D. Reduced stability of traffic flow. 47. What is the purpose of mentioning the recent follow-up study in Paragraph 3? A. To compare ants with human drivers. B. To criticize current traffic regulations. C. To explain the math behind traffic jams. D. To detail how ants achieve smooth movement. 48. What does the underlined word “tailgating” probably mean in Paragraph 4? A. Keeping a proper distance. B. Driving too close to the front. C. Following strict traffic rules. D. Seeking perfect lane position. 49. What is Katsuhiro Nishinari’s suggestion for ant-inspired self-driving cars? A. Adopt a cooperative approach. B. Collect personal travel data. C. Redesign traffic rules constantly. D. Rely on active human behavior. 50. Which would be the best title for the text? A. Bio-inspired solutions for traffic jams B. Biological performances of moving ants C. Technical challenges for self-driving cars D. Traffic engineering models for traffic flow 【答案】46. C 47. D 48. B 49. A 50. A 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍科学家研究蚂蚁的协作通行特性，希望借鉴其行为原理优化自动驾驶汽车，解决交通拥堵问题。 【46题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Studies show that when the density reaches 15 vehicles per mile per lane, a single driver’s sudden brake tap can lead to long-lasting and widespread traffic jams.(研究表明，当车道车流密度达到每英里每车道15辆车时，单个驾驶员的一次突然刹车会引发持久且大范围的交通拥堵)”可知，特定车流密度下的突然刹车会直接引发大范围高速公路拥堵。 【47题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Katsuhiro Nishinari’s previous research has already shown that food-seeking ants can maintain smooth movement even when their population density is very high. A recent follow-up study has shown they usually travel in groups of 3 to 20 individuals, moving at steady speeds with proper gaps between each other and never attempting to overtake.(Katsuhiro Nishinari此前的研究已经表明，觅食的蚂蚁即使在种群密度很高的情况下也能保持平稳移动。最近的一项后续研究发现，它们通常以3到20只为一组旅行，以稳定的速度移动，彼此之间保持适当的间隙，从不试图超车)”可知，第三段提到最近的后续研究是为了详细说明蚂蚁如何实现平稳移动。 【48题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第四段中的“Keeping a safe distance from the vehicle ahead helps absorb the shock waves caused by sudden braking in dense traffic.(与前车保持安全距离有助于缓解车流密集时突然刹车带来的冲击效应)”可知，要与前车保持安全距离，因此研究得到的一个重要启示是避免跟车过近，划线词tailgating意为“跟车距离过近”。 【49题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“As Katsuhiro Nishinari points out, “Unlike human drivers who often act independently, future self-driving cars could be designed to share real-time data and function as an integrated system.” Inspired by ants, these vehicles can upgrade traffic flow as a cooperative system, potentially requiring updates to existing regulations to fully realize their benefits.(正如Katsuhiro Nishinari指出的那样，“与经常独立行动的人类驾驶员不同，未来的自动驾驶汽车可以被设计成共享实时数据并作为一个集成系统运行。”受蚂蚁的启发，这些车辆可以作为一个协作系统来升级交通流量，可能需要更新现有法规以充分实现其优势)”可知，Katsuhiro Nishinari建议受蚂蚁启发的自动驾驶汽车应采用协作方法。 【50题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，并结合第一段中“Researchers have therefore turned their attention to studying the ants’ teamwork-based behaviors, hoping to apply these insights to designing self-driving cars that can prevent traffic jams.(因此研究人员开始研究蚂蚁的协作行为，希望将研究心得运用到可规避交通拥堵的自动驾驶汽车研发中)”可知，文章围绕借鉴蚂蚁的生物特性，研发新型自动驾驶技术、解决交通拥堵的方案展开。故选A选项“借鉴生物原理解决交通拥堵”能概括文章主旨，适合作标题。 D I struggle with letting go of things. Embarrassing situations that occurred decades ago still regularly pop into my mind and stress me out. I don’t seem to be able to move past them and forget them. Even small irrelevant things get me worked up. Can you suggest some techniques to move on and lead a calmer life? — A painful reader Since you said a lot of these are insignificant upon reflection, I’ll assume we’re not talking about big traumas (创伤) but the kinds of sour memories we all have. It feels unpleasant to be pulled back into the past, forced to relive those painful memories. So why do we keep going back? One possibility is that we feel not enough has changed. Time might have passed, but in the respects that matter, we still feel as though we’re right there. Still scared in the same ways those situations made us feel, still vulnerable (易受伤害的) to those same stressors, even uninsured against the same mistakes. If you feel as though a lot has changed since an indignity, the memory feels more like a postcard from somewhere distant. But if you feel the same in the ways that matter, an upsetting thing from the past can still seem threatening to some extent that version of us persists today. Or maybe we go back to these memories because there’s some unanswered question we keep trying to solve. Why did I say that? Why did they do that? If I’d done that differently, would this have changed? Maybe, more rarely, we go back because we’re bored. Sometimes if present-day life doesn’t quite feel stimulating enough we can go back to conflicts or hard choices from the past, because even though they were unpleasant, they somehow feel more real. Therapy can help figure out which it is for you. When the distressing thought comes knocking why does it seem worth opening the door? That would really help you tailor your strategies. The calm you’ll need if you’re trying to solve a question may not be the calm you need if you still feel vulnerable in those same ways. Well-meaning people might say you need closure, a way to tell a coherent (有条理的) story. Closure is great if you can get it, but I’m not convinced it’s essential. What concerns me is that trying to find narratively pleasing ways to transform painful memories ultimately makes our capacity to move on, depending on whether we can make sense of those events. Coherence may be genuinely beyond our reach. Bad luck doesn’t make sense. People don’t always have a “why”. I think it’s less “I have to get closure” and more “I have to see this as past, over”. As you try to figure out what is captivating about these memories, it might help to try seeing them in past tense. Not solved, just over — not a source of new pain, not part of a pattern; an echo of hurts gone by. 51. What is the purpose of the first paragraph? A. To present a personal problem B. To introduce a practical solution C. To state the main argument D. To summarize the columnist’s advice 52. What does the underlined word “indignity” in Paragraph 4 most likely mean? A. A positive event that brings pride and honor B. A painful or embarrassing event that hurts one’s feeling C. A common daily activity that is easily forgotten D. An unexpected occurrence that brings good fortune 53. According to the columnist, why do we keep going back to painful memories? A. (a) Becoming stronger over time; (b) Gaining closure; (c) Seeking peace B. (a) Avoiding current problems; (b) Hoping to erase past; (c) Searching for luck C. (a) Developing new skills; (b) Rewriting the past; (c) Enjoying old conflicts D. (a) Still vulnerable as before; (b) Wondering “why”; (c) Feeling bored in present life 54. What concern does the author express about the idea of “closure”? A. Closure is unnecessary and irrelevant for individuals stuck in pain. B. Closure relies on making sense of events, which may be impossible. C. Closure can only be achieved through constructing a touching story. D. Closure is seen as more valuable than the ability to move forward. 55. Which of the following best summarizes the author’s advice? A. Painful memories must be carefully analyzed to gain wisdom. B. Forgetting the past is the only way to achieve peace eternally. C. Painful memories should be seen as finished events, not threats. D. One could resolve painful memories by rewriting his own past. 【答案】51. A 52. B 53. D 54. B 55. C 【解析】 【导语】文章围绕读者提出的“难以放下痛苦回忆”的困扰，分析了人们反复回想痛苦回忆的原因，并给出了相应的建议，帮助读者以更平和的心态面对过往。 【51题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“I struggle with letting go of things. Embarrassing situations that occurred decades ago still regularly pop into my mind and stress me out.(我很难放下过往旧事，多年前的尴尬经历总会浮现脑海，让我倍感压力)”可知，首段目的是呈现读者的个人困扰问题。 【52题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“But if you feel the same in the ways that matter, an upsetting thing from the past can still seem threatening to some extent that version of us persists today.(但倘若你在那些重要的方面也有同样的感受，那么过去的那些令人不安的事情仍会在某种程度上给人带来威胁感，因为那个“过去的自己”至今仍在影响着现在的你)”可知，“If you feel as though a lot has changed since an indignity, the memory feels more like a postcard from somewhere distant.(如果你感觉经历一次indignity后，一切都变了，那么这段记忆就会像一张来自遥远地方的明信片那样，显得有些遥远而模糊)”中indignity指代an unpleasant thing，即伤人内心的痛苦、尴尬之事。 【53题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Still scared in the same ways those situations made us feel, still vulnerable (易受伤害的) to those same stressors, even uninsured against the same mistakes.(仍然有着和那些情形所引发的恐惧相同的感觉，仍然容易受到那些相同的压力因素的影响，甚至也无法避免犯下同样的错误)”、第五段“Or maybe we go back to these memories because there’s some unanswered question we keep trying to solve. Why did I say that? Why did they do that? If I’d done that differently, would this have changed?(或许我们回想起这些往事，是因为我们心中存在着一些尚未解答的问题，而我们一直在努力去寻找答案。我为什么会那样说？他们为什么会那样做？如果我当初采取不同的做法，结果会不会有所不同呢？)”以及第六段“Maybe, more rarely, we go back because we’re bored. Sometimes if present-day life doesn’t quite feel stimulating enough we can go back to conflicts or hard choices from the past, because even though they were unpleasant, they somehow feel more real.(或许，较为少见的情况是，我们之所以会回到过去，是因为感到无聊。有时，如果当下的生活感觉不够刺激，我们就会回到过去的冲突或艰难抉择中去，因为尽管那些经历令人不快，但它们却在某种程度上让人觉得更加真实)”可知，人们反复回想痛苦回忆的原因包括：依然和以前一样脆弱、想弄明白“为什么”以及当下生活感到无聊。 【54题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“What concerns me is that trying to find narratively pleasing ways to transform painful memories ultimately makes our capacity to move on, depending on whether we can make sense of those events. Coherence may be genuinely beyond our reach.(令我担忧的是，试图以富有叙事魅力的方式将痛苦的记忆加以转化，这最终决定了我们能否继续前行——关键在于我们能否理解这些经历。而这种理解可能真的超出了我们的能力范围)”可知，作者对“释怀”这一概念的担忧是，释怀依赖于理解事件的来龙去脉，但这是不容易实现的。 【55题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“As you try to figure out what is captivating about these memories, it might help to try seeing them in past tense. Not solved, just over — not a source of new pain, not part of a pattern; an echo of hurts gone by.(当你试图弄清楚这些记忆为何如此吸引人时，试着以过去时态来回顾这些记忆或许会有所帮助。它们并非尚未解决的问题，而是已经结束的过去；它们不再带来新的痛苦，也不再是某种模式的一部分；它们只是过去伤痛的回响)”可推知，作者的建议是，应将痛苦的回忆视为已经结束的事情，而不是威胁。 第二部分；本部分共两节，满分35分。 第一节；阅读下面短文，按照要求完成阅读任务。（满分10分） 阅读下面短文，按照要求完成阅读任务。 After retiring from professional soccer in 2023, Amir Lowery returned home and began coaching at a youth club. He knew that the city’s immigration communities included many soccer enthusiasts, but girls and boys from such communities were nowhere to be seen on the costly club circuit. Two years later, Lowery co-founded the Open Goal Project to help talented young players who could not afford club fees. The program supports about 500 children who play on eight free club teams, in a mini-league, and at summer camps. Beyond soccer skills, participants learn nutrition, financial knowledge, and receive academic and college guidance. Joining his first soccer program at age 4, Lowery played for youth clubs and his parents sacrificed time, money and energy to transport him to games and tournaments. He had a social network of people who were in favour of his passion and really wanted to see him succeed. That foundation helped him earn a full scholarship to Wake Forest University, where he captained the men’s team before joining Major LeagueSoccer. The Open Goal Project operates on an annual budget of roughly $ 700,000. Local officials — say the families it serves would otherwise have no access to high — level soccer. Lowery also hopes the program will broaden the soccer talent pool, and argues that rising costs — often near $ 1,000 a year per child — preclude many skilled players. Removing financial barriers, he believes, would reveal much untapped talent. On a sunny afternoon, Lowery leads a practice on a field, where dozens of kids train and parents sit in chairs, watching proudly. Precious Ogu, once an early Open Goal Project participant, understands how priceless such sense of belonging is. Feeling out of place in a wealthy suburban club shaped her belief in the Open Goal Project’s mission. As practice ends and the children walk off the field, it’s clear they leave with more than ball skills. Together, they are building not just better players, but a community where every child, regardless of background, has a chance to belong and dream. 56. Why did Amir Lowery co-found the Open Goal Project? (no more than 15 words) _____________________________________________________________ 57. What contributed to Lowery’s early success according to paragraph 2? (no more than 10 words) _____________________________________________________________ 58. What does the underlined word mean in Paragraph 3? (1 word) _____________________________________________________________ 59. Which aspect of the project matters most to Precious Ogu? (no more than 5 words) _____________________________________________________________ 60. Do you consider Amir Lowery as your role model? Please explain. (no more than 20 words) _____________________________________________________________ 【答案】56. To help talented young players who couldn’t afford club fees. 57. His parents’ sacrifice and supportive social network. 58. Prevent. 59. The sense of belonging. 60. Yes. The reason is that he helps poor kids pursue dreams and builds an inclusive community. 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍前职业足球运动员阿米尔·洛厄里2023年退役后，为帮助无力承担高昂俱乐部费用的有天赋青少年，创立免费的“开放进球计划”。该计划提供足球训练及学业生活全方位支持，同时为不同背景的孩子构建了有归属感的包容社区，助力他们追逐梦想。 【56题详解】 考查细节理解。根据第一段中的“Two years later, Lowery co-founded the Open Goal Project to help talented young players who could not afford club fees.(两年后，洛厄里联合创立了‘开放进球计划’，帮助那些付不起俱乐部费用的有天赋的年轻球员)”可知，洛厄里创立该项目的直接目的是帮助付不起俱乐部费用的有天赋的年轻球员。 【57题详解】 考查细节理解。根据第二段中的“Joining his first soccer program at age 4, Lowery played for youth clubs and his parents sacrificed time, money and energy to transport him to games and tournaments. He had a social network of people who were in favour of his passion and really wanted to see him succeed.(洛厄尔4岁时加入了首个足球项目，此后效力于多家青年俱乐部，他的父母牺牲了时间、金钱与精力，接送他参加各类比赛和锦标赛。他身边有一群支持他这份热爱、真心期盼他取得成功的人)”可知，洛厄里早期成功的两个核心促成因素是父母的牺牲和支持他的社交网络。 【58题详解】 考查词句猜测。根据画线词“preclude”前面的“rising costs — often near $ 1,000 a year per child(不断上涨的费用——通常每名儿童每年接近1000美元)”和后面“Removing financial barriers, he believes, would reveal much untapped talent.(他相信，消除经济障碍会发掘出许多未被开发的天赋)”可知，高昂的费用会阻止很多有天赋的球员参与，“preclude”在此含有“阻止”之意。 【59题详解】 考查细节理解。根据第四段中的“Precious Ogu, once an early Open Goal Project participant, understands how priceless such sense of belonging is.(普雷舍斯·奥古曾是开放进球计划的早期参与者，她明白这种归属感是多么无价)”可知，对普雷舍斯·奥古来说，项目最重要的方面是归属感。 【60题详解】 开放性题目。本题要求回答：你认为阿米尔・洛厄里是你的榜样吗？请说明理由，不超过20词。根据第五段中的“Together, they are building not just better players, but a community where every child, regardless of background, has a chance to belong and dream.(他们共同努力，不仅培养出更优秀的球员，还构建了一个让每个孩子无论背景如何，都有机会获得归属感和追逐梦想的社区)”可知，洛厄里用自身成功经历回馈社会，帮助弱势儿童实现梦想，传递了平等与包容的价值观。因此，我认为阿米尔・洛厄里是我的榜样，理由是他帮助贫困儿童追逐梦想，打造一个包容互助的社区。 第二部分；书面表达（满分25分） 61. 假设你是晨光中学的学生李津。为弘扬“勤俭节约”的传统美德，你学校上周五举办了“旧物改造创意比赛”，你参加了此活动。请你给英国笔友Chris写一封信，分享你的参赛经历，内容包括： 1.介绍你的参赛作品； 2.谈谈你对“勤俭节约”美德的感悟； 3.你的倡议。 注意：（1）词数不少于110； （2）可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯； （3）标题已给出，不计入总词数。 参考词汇：旧物改造创意比赛Upcycling Creativity Competition； 勤俭节约 diligence and thrift Dear Chris, How is everything going? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Dear Chris, How is everything going? Last Friday, our school held the Upcycling Creativity Competition to carry forward the traditional virtue of diligence and thrift. I gladly took part in it. I reused an empty glass bottle and some leftover cloth to make a delicate flower vase. After careful cutting and decoration, the plain waste turned into a lovely artwork, which drew lots of attention. This experience made me deeply understand the meaning of diligence and thrift. Many so-called wastes can be reused with a little creativity. We should never take things for granted or waste resources. Here I’d like to suggest everyone develop a thrifty habit. Let’s try to repurpose old items in daily life. Small efforts will surely help build a greener and more economical world. Yours, Li Jin 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生给英国笔友Chris写一封信，分享参赛经历。 【详解】1.词汇积累 参加：take part in→participate in 高兴地：gladly→rejoicingly 肯定：surely→certainly 培养：develop→foster 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Last Friday, our school held the Upcycling Creativity Competition to carry forward the traditional virtue of diligence and thrift. 拓展句：Last Friday, our school held the Upcycling Creativity Competition, whose aim is to carry forward the traditional virtue of diligence and thrift. 【点睛】【高分句型1】After careful cutting and decoration, the plain waste turned into a lovely artwork, which drew lots of attention.（运用了which引导非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】Last Friday, our school held the Upcycling Creativity Competition to carry forward the traditional virtue of diligence and thrift.（运用了不定式作目的状语） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $