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全卷满分150分,考试时间120分钟。
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第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上,录音内容结束后,你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题,每段对话读两遍。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
When will the man get to Toronto?
A. At 8:15. B. At 10:40. C. At 10:50.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: I’d like to book a flight to Toronto next Thursday, please!
W: For morning or afternoon departure?
M: Morning if possible.
W: Let me check. There’s one that leaves at 8:15 and arrives at 10:40, or a 10:50 that gets in around noon.
M: The 8:15 works better.
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Where is the woman going?
A. The adviser’s. B. The residence office. C. The housing committee.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: You seem stressed. Everything okay?
W: Not really. I’ve been trying to sort out my housing, but the residence office keeps putting me on hold.
M: Maybe you could talk to the advisor or appeal to the housing committee. My roommate did that last year and it worked out well.
W: Thanks! I’ll talk to the adviser first.
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Where are the speakers?
A. In the bank. B. At the bus station. C. In the supermarket.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: I can’t believe how long the checkout line is. I just need to grab a few things.
M: Yeah, I’ve been standing here for like fifteen minutes already, and it is just not moving.
W: I always forget how packed this place gets on Sunday afternoons.
M: Same here. Next time, I’m definitely just doing my shopping online.
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What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Co-workers. B. Boss and secretary. C. Teacher and student.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: The printer in the office is out of ink. I need to print these reports before the meeting. What should I do?
W: Well, if there aren’t any, you could email the documents to the conference room screen. That way you won’t need printed copies at all.
M: Good idea. Thanks.
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What does the man probably advise the woman to do?
A. Prepare food ahead of time.
B. Order less takeout on weekdays.
C. Cook rice and vegetables every day.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: I’ve been trying to cook more at home, but I always end up ordering takeout because I feel too tired to cook after work.
M: That’s exactly why it’s worth preparing everything on Sunday. I usually cut all the vegetables and cook rice ahead of time.
W: I might try that.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B,C三个选项中选出最佳选项,听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间,每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
6. When will the speakers leave for the lake?
A. On Friday night. B. On Sunday morning. C. On Saturday morning.
7. What has the man prepared for the trip?
A. Well-chosen fruits. B. Pre-booked rooms. C. Home-made snacks.
【答案】6. C 7. B
【解析】
【原文】M: So, are you doing anything this May Day? I was thinking of driving up to the lake.
W: How far is it?
M: About two hours, I was thinking we could leave on Saturday morning and come back on Sunday.
W: I’d be up for that. Should I bring anything?
M: Just some snacks for the road, I have already booked rooms.
W: Perfect. I’ll grab some fruits from the store on Friday night then.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
8. Why does the woman call the man?
A. To ask for a new coffee machine.
B. To report the broken coffee machine.
C. To complain about the coffee machine.
9. How is the woman’s team affected?
A. They fail to concentrate.
B. They finish their work fast.
C. They spend more time getting coffee.
10. Where can they get coffee now to save time?
A. At the entrance hall.
B. On the third floor.
C. On the second floor.
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. C
【解析】
【原文】W: Good morning. I’m calling about the coffee machine on the third floor. It’s been out of order since Wednesday.
M: Thanks for letting us know. Has it been affecting your team’s work?
W: A bit. People have been going down to the entrance hall cafe, which takes about ten minutes each way.
M: Understood. I’ll flag it as a priority repair. In the meantime, there’s another coffee machine on the second floor near the copy room if that helps.
W: That’s good to know, I’ll pass that along to the team.
M: And if the repair runs into any issues, we’ll get a temporary replacement brought in.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
11. Why does Joanna want to hand in her work a week later?
A. She types slowly.
B. She has no course guide.
C. She needs to receive her parents.
12. How does Mr. Robb respond to Joanna’s request?
A. Refuse to listen. B. Stick to the rules. C. Change the deadline.
13. What does Mr. Robb say about the electronic student ID card?
A. It prevents being late.
B. It has been widely used.
C. It helps check the attendance.
【答案】11. C 12. B 13. C
【解析】
【原文】W: Mr. Robb, I haven’t received the information about the written work.
M: It’s in your course guide, Joanna. The deadline for assignments is clearly stated.
W: I’ll check it. My parents are coming to London. Could I hand in my work a week later?
M: I’m afraid not. Late submissions won’t be marked, and that will affect your grade. Also, typed work is preferred.
W: I see. But I don’t have a computer.
M: You can use a department computer. And don’t forget the references.
W: Got it. By the way, what are those electronic student ID cards in European universities?
M: They record when students enter and leave campus or classrooms. Parents like knowing their children’s attendance, and teachers no longer need to take roll-calls.
W: That’s really helpful. Thanks, Mr. Robb.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
14. What does the man want to do?
A. Return a jacket.
B. Buy a new jacket online.
C. Complain about the store service.
15. What material does the man like?
A. Silk. B. Cotton. C. Cotton mix.
16. What does the woman offer to the man?
A. Store credit only.
B. An exchange or a refund.
C. A free jacket and a discount.
17. What do we know about the refund?
A. It takes only 3 business day.
B. It will be given in cash immediately.
C. It may take an extra day for online pick-up orders.
【答案】14. A 15. A 16. B 17. C
【解析】
【原文】M: Excuse me. I bought this jacket online last week and picked it up in store yesterday, but I’d like to return it.
W: No problem. Do you have the receipt?
M: Yes, it’s on my phone — an email confirmation.
W: Ok. May I ask if there’s something wrong with the jacket, or is it just a change of mind?
M: The colour is different from what I saw on the website. Also, the material isn’t what I expected, I thought it was silk. but it feels like a cotton mix.
W: I see. For online pick-up orders, you can exchange it for another jacket in store of the same price. Or we can offer a full refund to your original payment method, or store credit if you prefer.
M: A refund would be great. How long will that take?
W: Usually three to five business days. But please note, refunds for online pick-up orders may take an extra day to process.
M: That’s fine. Thanks for your help.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
18. Who are the two PE courses mainly intended for?
A. Sports lovers. B. College freshmen. C. Exchange students.
19. What can students improve by learning Chinese Wushu in the speaker’s opinion?
A. Balance and flexibility. B. Speed and confidence. C. Teamwork and fight skills.
20. Which course is recommended for students who like competition?
A. Table tennis. B. Both of the two courses. C. Chinese Wushu.
【答案】18. C 19. A 20. A
【解析】
【原文】Now I’d like to introduce two optional PE courses for the exchange students. Chinese Wushu provides more than physical exercise. It serves as a window into Chinese culture. Through elegant movements, the course helps students improve their balance and flexibility, offering a special experience different from other courses.
Table tennis, our national sport, is fast and exciting. It trains students’ quick responses and basic sports skills. It is easy to learn and full of fun for any sports lovers, making it a great way to make friends with people from different cultures. Anyway, Wushu is more suitable for students interested in Chinese culture, while table tennis is a better choice for those who love competition and communication. Hope this helps with your decision.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The YouTube New Zealand Marketing Awards, hosted by NZ Marketing magazine and the NZ Marketing Association, have opened for entries.
Celebrating their 35th year in 2026, the Awards recognise New Zealand’s best marketing examples. They cover more than 30 categories across three main areas: Marketing Excellence Awards, Marketing Campaign Awards and Individual Awards.
This year, we’ve added a new category covering AI. Go to nzmarketingmag.co. nz/nz-marketing-awards to find out more and find links to enter.
After two brilliant years, YouTube is again on board as premier sponsor, having signed a new three-year commitment to the Awards, As NZ Marketing goes to press, we have signed up gold sponsors oOh! Media and Media Works, silver sponsor NZME, plus category sponsors TRA, Vistar Media, Dish Magazine, StopPress, SCG and newly launched platform Agency Directory.
The NZ Marketing team have also been working to preserve the history of the Awards. Lists of previous winners going back to 2014 are now available online.
Find out more about becoming an NZ Marketing gold sponsor in our latest media kit-download it at nzmarketingmag.co.nz/advertise. Or call Dan Prestige on 021478944.
Key dates
Entries close: Friday, 24 April, 5pm
Extension deadline: Monday, 4 May, 5pm (at an additional $150+GST)
Judging rounds 1&2: May to July
Finalists announced: Tuesday, 23 June
Awards night: Wednesday, 2 September, at Spark Arena
21. What is special about the 2026 Awards?
A. The awards night is in May. B. YouTube is no longer a sponsor.
C. It has a new category related to AI. D. It covers exactly 30 different categories.
22. If you submit your entry on May 4, you will ________.
A. pay an extra fee B. get a free entry
C. be a finalist for sure D. miss the judging rounds
23. When will the finalists be announced?
A. On Monday, 4 May. B. On Tuesday, 23 June.
C. On Wednesday, 2 September. D. On Friday, 24 April.
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B
【解析】
【导语】本文主要介绍了2026年YouTube新西兰营销奖的参赛信息、新增奖项类别、赞助商情况以及关键日期安排。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“This year, we’ve added a new category covering AI. (今年,我们新增了一个涵盖人工智能的类别。)”可知,2026年奖项的特别之处在于新增了与人工智能相关的类别。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Key dates部分“Extension deadline: Monday, 4 May, 5pm (at an additional $150+GST)(延期截止日期:5月4日星期一下午5点(需额外支付150美元加商品及服务税))”可知,如果在5月4日提交参赛作品,需要支付额外费用。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据Key dates部分“Finalists announced: Tuesday, 23 June (入围名单公布:6月23日星期二)”可知,入围名单将于6月23日公布。
B
When I was a fourth-year Ph. D. student in tumor immunology (肿瘤免疫学), I unexpectedly shared my personal story at an international conference, But near the end I paused and said something I had not practiced. “This research is personal; I’m not only a researcher, but also a survivor of childhood leukemia (白血病).” The words surprised me as soon as they left my mouth. I felt I had crossed an invisible professional line I had spent years trying not to approach.
I developed leukemia when I was a little girl. My earliest memories were of hospital rooms and seemingly constant exhaustion caused by the drugs. Fortunately, I went into remission (缓解期) after treatment. As I learned more about the biology of cancer, I was shocked that my immune system had failed me. Driven by my personal experience, I chose to study tumor immunology, regarding scientific research as an unfinished story worth pursuing.
Yet when I entered graduate school, I kept my secret to myself. I believed professionalism required separating my personal life from my academic career. But that separation required constant watchfulness, I worried disclosure might affect how I was seen. Would colleagues doubt my endurance? Would sponsors hesitate to invest in me? Would I always be “the survivor” instead of simply a scientist? Would people think I was making use of sympathy to earn a place in science? Slowly, I began to realize I was becoming that researcher myself. That thought didn’t make the path any easier, but gave it meaning.
After my speech, my worries proved unnecessary. My colleagues showed understanding and our connections deepened. I even inspired a student and a young patient. A student confided that she had her own medical history she rarely mentioned, Later, after I’d become more accustomed to sharing my story, a young patient told me that hearing my story made a scientific career feel imaginable. The shift was internal as well. Failed experiments no longer caused desperate self-doubt. I began to see setbacks as part of the research process instead of a measure of my worth.
Finally, I understood that hiding my past had been more stressful than the past itself. Being a survivor doesn’t make me a better scientist, but it shapes how I think about my science. It gives context to long hours and the slow pace of discovery. My personal story has become part of my identity as a scientist, not as a qualification, but as a reminder of why the questions matter, and why I chose to ask them.
24. What made the author decide to study tumor immunology?
A. Her wish to break limits. B. Her ambition to win fame.
C. Her desire to be a scientist. D. Her experience as a cancer survivor,
25. What was the author’s earliest memory of her illness?
A. She survived the cancer easily. B. She was sad at being away from home.
C. She felt very tired because of the medicine. D. She suffered great pain from the treatment.
26. Why did the author keep her medical history a secret in graduate school?
A. She was ashamed of her past illness.
B. She didn’t want to be treated differently.
C. She thought it was unrelated to her research.
D. She was afraid of being asked too many questions.
27. What can be learned from the author’s story?
A. Clinical experiences contribute to academic success.
B. Personal experiences can strengthen one’s professional purpose.
C. Role models’ sufferings inspire lifelong devotion to medical research.
D. Scientists ought to keep personal stories separate from their research.
【答案】24. D 25. C 26. B 27. B
【解析】
【导语】本文讲述了作者从一开始不愿公开自己是癌症幸存者的事实,到最后欣然接受的过程,并理解了这一过去也是成就自己的重要原因。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Driven by my personal experience, I chose to study tumor immunology, regarding scientific research as an unfinished story worth pursuing. (受个人经历的驱使,我选择研究肿瘤免疫学,认为科学研究是一个值得追求的未竟故事。)”可知,作者选择研究肿瘤免疫学的直接原因是她作为癌症幸存者的亲身经历。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“My earliest memories were of hospital rooms and seemingly constant exhaustion caused by the drugs.(我最早的记忆是关于病房和药物带来的、仿佛永无休止的疲惫。)”可知,她最早的记忆是因药物导致的持续疲惫。
【26题详解】
推理判断题,根据第三段“Yet when I entered graduate school, I kept my secret to myself. I believed professionalism required separating my personal life from my academic career. But that separation required constant watchfulness, I worried disclosure might affect how I was seen. Would colleagues doubt my endurance? Would sponsors hesitate to invest in me? Would I always be “the survivor” instead of simply a scientist? Would people think I was making use of sympathy to earn a place in science? Slowly, I began to realize I was becoming that researcher myself. That thought didn’t make the path any easier, but gave it meaning.(然而进入研究生院后,我一直把这个秘密藏在心底。我认为专业素养要求将个人生活与学术事业分开。但这种分离需要时刻警惕,我担心坦白后会影响别人对我的看法。同事会质疑我的抗压能力吗?资助方会犹豫是否投资我吗?我会不会永远只是 “幸存者”,而非单纯的科研人员?人们会不会觉得我在利用同情博取科研领域的一席之地?慢慢地,我开始意识到,我自己正逐渐成为那样的研究者。这个想法并未让前路变得轻松,却赋予了它意义。)”,作者担心公开病史后,会受到质疑、得不到投资、被贴上“幸存者”标签、被认为利用同情,这些都说明她害怕被区别对待。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文,尤其是最后一段“Finally, I understood that hiding my past had been more stressful than the past itself. Being a survivor doesn’t make me a better scientist, but it shapes how I think about my science. It gives context to long hours and the slow pace of discovery. My personal story has become part of my identity as a scientist, not as a qualification, but as a reminder of why the questions matter, and why I chose to ask them.(最后,我明白了隐藏我的过去比过去本身更有压力。作为一名幸存者并不能让我成为一名更好的科学家,但它塑造了我对科学的看法。它为长时间的工作和缓慢的发现提供了背景。我的个人故事已经成为我作为一名科学家身份的一部分,不是作为一种资格,而是作为一种提醒,提醒我为什么这些问题很重要,以及我为什么选择问这些问题。)”可知,文章讲述作者公开癌症幸存者经历后,意识到个人经历塑造了她的科研思维,坚定了她的职业初心,成为科研身份的一部分。由此可知,个人经历能够强化一个人的职业使命感。
C
Books these days regularly cheer innovation. You rarely go to a conference without hearing how important it is. Copying others has a bit of ashame. Yet despite all of that talk, successful imitation (模仿) rather than innovation may be a better way to make money. So says Oded Shenkar, a business professor at Ohio State University, in a new book called Copycats: How Smart Companies Use Imitation To Gain a Strategic Edge.
Shenkar makes it clear in his book that he isn’t ignoring the theft of intellectual property. Rather, what he has in mind is a product, process or business model that can be legally copied. The argument that imitation is smarter than innovation is borne out by numbers. Innovators as a group get only a small part of the value of an innovation. Typically, the better returns go to business people often laughed at as copycats. Backing that up, Shenkar provides examples of companies that innovated new products but lost out in the marketplace to others afterward. Among them, Diners Card created credit cards but lost the market to MasterCard and Visa; EMI created CAT scans but the market today is dominated by General Electric.
Imitation picked up some respectability from scholars. In 1926, Ellsworth Faris, a renowned scholar at that time, was questioning the view of imitation as “a primary instinct (本能).” Instead of a poor and mindless “cheap trick, ”Shenkar says, imitation came to be recognized as a form of intelligence. Now biologists agree that imitation is essential to evolution. Business scholars have been left behind, and businesses, especially in the U.S., have lost the ability to gain from imitation, Shenkar says.
Companies, rather than just imitate, should combine creativity and imitation, and come up with their own competitive advantage. This group of businesses is what Shenkar calls “imovators”. An example of their thinking is stated by one executive (主管) in Shenkar’s book: “Where there are elements of equality, if someone has figured out a better way to do something or deliver something, you’re gonna use it; you’re not gonna feel a need to go out and invent some other way to provide the particular aspect when there are no concrete or perceived consumer benefits.”
28. What is Oded Shenkar’s main view in his new book?
A. Innovation is of no value to companies.
B. Legal imitation can bring more benefits.
C. Intellectual property theft must be banned.
D. Companies have to copy others to be successful.
29. Why does the author mention Diners Card and EMI?
A. To compare which is more creative.
B. To explain how they copied other companies’ ideas.
C. To show their great contributions to market growth.
D. To prove innovators lose market returns to imitators.
30. What do we know about imitation from the text?
A. It plays an important role in evolution.
B. It is not promoted in gaining advantages.
C. It was first put forward by Ellsworth Faris.
D. It has been well applied by American companies for their benefits.
31. What does the underlined word “imovators” refer to?
A. Investors supporting imitation.
B. Businessmen engaging in innovation.
C. Scholars studying the value of imitation.
D. Companies combining imitation with creativity.
【答案】28. B 29. D 30. A 31. D
【解析】
【导语】本文讲了模仿已逐步在商业领域中占据重要地位,并强调了将模仿与创造力结合的企业才是真正的创新者。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“successful imitation rather than innovation may be a better way to make money(成功的模仿而非创新,或许是更稳妥的赚钱之道。)”以及第二段“legally copied(合法模仿)”可知,Oded Shenkar的核心观点是:合法的模仿比创新更能带来收益。
【29题详解】
推理判断题,根据第二段“Innovators as a group get only a small part of the value of an innovation. Typically, the better returns go to business people often laughed at as copycats.(创新者群体,仅能获得一项创新价值中的一小部分。通常,更高的收益会流向那些常被嘲讽为跟风模仿者的生意人。)”可知,列举Diners Card和EMI是为了证明:创新者的市场回报被模仿者夺走。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Now biologists agree that imitation is essential to evolution(如今生物学家一致认为,模仿对进化至关重要。)”可知,模仿在生物进化中扮演重要角色。
【31题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第四段“Companies, rather than just imitate, should combine creativity and imitation, and come up with their own competitive advantage. This group of businesses is what Shenkar calls “imovators”. (企业不应只一味模仿,而应将创新与模仿相结合,打造自身的竞争优势。这类企业,就是申卡尔所说的 “imovators”。)”可知,该词指将创新与模仿相结合的公司。A:支持模仿的投资者,无中生有。B:只做创新的商人,与定义相反。C:研究模仿价值的学者,不符合指代对象。
D
Gill Thomas collected 100 pieces of fast-food litter thrown from passing cars, during her morning run near her Cotswolds home. Most of the litter came from MeDonald’s and Costa Coffee outlets outside the protected national landscape. She took photos of each piece and uploaded them to an AI tool, which recorded the litter’s location, type and the fast-food outlet it came from.
Britain now has over 2,680 drive-throughs, with 300 added in the past two years. McDonald’s leads with 1,080 outlets, followed by coffee chains like Costa and Starbucks, and bakery chain Greggs, which has opened 50 drive-throughs recently. This growth is partly because consumers spend more at drive-throughs — an average of £6.09 per person, compared with £4.74 in stores — usually buying full meals on their way home in the evening.
Working with cyber (网络) security experts from the University of Gloucestershire and Stroud District Council, Thomas and her team have named this issue “fast litter” and are collecting the first data set to map its spread. As the council’s litter champion, Thomas explained that the data will help find litter hotspots, allowing them to target enforcement, anti-litter campaigns and even install cameras.
The team is focusing on litter from clear sources like McDonald’s and Costa Coffee, hoping to pressure these profitable companies to help cover the cost of tackling the problem. McDonald’s UK reported an operating profit of £176 million in 2024, a huge increase from £11 million in 2023. Thomas believes fast litter is a winnable battle: “We can use data to prove where it comes from and hold businesses accountable.” The team argues that the voluntary code of practice for takeaway businesses — such as anti-litter signs and daily litter picks — should be made compulsory, along with better education and enforcement.
A McDonald’s spokeswoman said the company takes litter responsibility seriously. “Our teams have done daily litter patrols (巡逻) around restaurants for over 40 years, ” she said. McDonald’s also works with community groups, supports anti-litter organizations and invests in research to encourage responsible disposal (处理) of packaging. The debate over who should pay for fast litter continues.
32. What is a main purpose of the AI tool in the text?
A. To promote fast-food brands. B. To map the sources of litter.
C. To try new litter collection methods. D. To protect the local natural landscape.
33. Why are drive-throughs expanding rapidly in Britain according to the text?
A. They are waste-friendly. B. They generate more profit.
C. They are more convenient. D. They operate in chain outlets.
34. What does Thomas and her team expect profitable companies to do?
A. Develop new products.
B. Help solve litter cleanup.
C. Expand takeaway business.
D. Show their control position in economy.
35. What can be inferred from the spokeswoman’s response?
A. McDonald’s has taken active steps to address the issue.
B. McDonald’s will invest more in the anti-litter research.
C. McDonald’s intends to replace its present packaging material.
D. McDonald’s admits its profits should be used for cleanup costs.
【答案】32. B 33. B 34. B 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文介绍了Gill Thomas及其团队针对快餐垃圾问题开展数据调研,旨在明确垃圾来源、推动盈利快餐企业承担垃圾治理责任,目前关于谁该为这类垃圾买单仍存在争议。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“She took photos of each piece and uploaded them to an AI tool, which recorded the litter’s location, type and the fast-food outlet it came from(她为每一个垃圾拍了照片,并把它们上传到一个人工智能工具,该工具会记录垃圾的位置、种类以及所属快餐店。)”以及第三段“collecting the first data set to map its spread(收集首份数据集,以绘制其分布范围。)”可知,AI工具的主要用途是记录并标注垃圾的来源、位置与分布。
【33题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“This growth is partly because consumers spend more at drive-throughs — an average of £6.09 per person, compared with £4.74 in stores — usually buying full meals on their way home in the evening.(这一增长部分源于消费者在免下车服务点的消费更高 —— 人均 6.09 英镑,而店内消费为 4.74 英镑 —— 他们通常会在傍晚回家路上购买正餐。)”可知,人均消费更高、盈利更多是其快速扩张的原因。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“The team is focusing on litter from clear sources like McDonald’s and Costa Coffee, hoping to pressure these profitable companies to help cover the cost of tackling the problem.(该团队重点关注麦当劳、咖世家咖啡等来源明确的垃圾,希望向这些盈利企业施压,让它们承担解决该问题的成本。)”可知,提及高利润企业是为了主张它们应承担垃圾清理责任。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段“A McDonald’s spokeswoman said the company takes litter responsibility seriously. “Our teams have done daily litter patrols (巡逻) around restaurants for over 40 years,” she said. McDonald’s also works with community groups, supports anti-litter organizations and invests in research to encourage responsible disposal (处理) of packaging. The debate over who should pay for fast litter continues.(麦当劳一名女发言人表示,公司高度重视垃圾治理责任。她说:“四十多年来,我们的团队每天都在门店周边开展垃圾巡查。”麦当劳还与社区组织合作、支持反垃圾机构,并投入研究,推动包装废弃物得到负责任的处置。关于谁该为快餐垃圾买单的争议,仍在持续。)”麦当劳发言人提到每日巡逻、社区合作、支持反垃圾组织、投入研发等举措,可推知麦当劳已采取积极措施应对垃圾问题。
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。
We all know the feeling. You have a big, difficult task to complete, but your phone is on the desk next to you, joking you with endless distraction (干扰) opportunities. What’s happening on social media? What’s going on in the news? ______36______
This constant bombing (爆炸) of information through our screens, coupled with a tendency to outsource even basic tasks to technology, might be making us unhappier and more resistant to difficult tasks. Is “friction-maxxing” (阻力最大化) the answer?
______37______ But actually, tasks that require more effort often feel more meaningful. Friction-maxxing is a new trend, which aims to rebuild our tolerance for inconvenience. In a basic sense, this involves adding more “friction” to tasks so that they require more time, effort or patience, which, in theory, leads to greater feelings of satisfaction and reward.
Our brains operate on a “use it or lose it” principle, says Gloria Mark, psychologist and author of book Attention Span.______38______ Too much technology can weaken our mental skills. Many of us use GPS apps to direct us around a city, but overusing these apps appears to be reducing our natural sense of direction. On the other hand, studies show that cognitively (认知地) stimulating activities which require more patience, like reading, doing puzzles and learning an instrument, can preserve our brain function as we age.
______39______ Larry Rosen, psychologist and author of The Distracted Mind, believes it’s too hard to resist the convenience technology provides. “The trend doesn’t hurt.” says Gloria Mark. “But if people are putting in effort, it makes them more intentional and thoughtful. ”______40______
A. Who’s messaging me?
B. Taking shortcuts may make us miss life’s joys.
C. Adding effort to tasks can decrease satisfaction.
D. We need challenging tasks to keep our brain alive.
E. Some are unconvinced by the “friction-maxxing” trend.
F. Humans like to choose the path of least resistance to conserve energy.
G. A 2012 study showed people felt competent and proud of self-made things.
【答案】36. A 37. F 38. D 39. E 40. B
【解析】
【导语】本文主要讲述手机等电子设备容易让人分心,介绍了“阻力最大化”这一新趋势,并结合专家观点分析该趋势的影响以及人们对此的不同看法。
【36题详解】
根据上文“You have a big, difficult task to complete, but your phone is on the desk next to you, joking you with endless distraction (干扰) opportunities. What’s happening on social media? What’s going on in the news? (你有一项艰巨的任务要完成,但你的手机就在旁边的桌子上,用无尽的干扰机会戏弄着你。社交媒体上有什么新鲜事?新闻里发生了什么?)”可知,这里描述了手机带来的多种具体干扰形式(社交媒体、新闻),并且以问句形式呈现。A选项“Who’s messaging me? (谁在给我发消息?)”能与前两个问句并列,继续列举其他可能的手机干扰形式,形成排比。符合题意。
【37题详解】
根据下文“But actually, tasks that require more effort often feel more meaningful. Friction-maxxing is a new trend, which aims to rebuild our tolerance for inconvenience. (但实际上,需要更多努力的任务往往感觉更有意义。‘阻力最大化’是一种新趋势,旨在重建我们对不便的耐受力。)” 可知,这里以“But actually”转折,指出“需要更多努力的任务更有意义”,并引出“friction-maxxing”的概念。因此,本空需要一个句子,F选项“Humans like to choose the path of least resistance to conserve energy. (人类喜欢选择阻力最小的路径以节省能量。)”描述了一种普遍观点或现象,与下文“但实际上更有意义”形成转折,衔接通顺。
【38题详解】
根据上文“Our brains operate on a ‘use it or lose it’ principle, says Gloria Mark, psychologist and author of book Attention Span. (心理学家、《注意力持续时间》一书的作者格洛丽亚·马克说,我们的大脑遵循‘用进废退’的原则。)” 和下文“Too much technology can weaken our mental skills. Many of us use GPS apps to direct us around a city, but overusing these apps appears to be reducing our natural sense of direction. (太多的技术会削弱我们的心智技能。我们很多人用GPS应用在城市里导航,但过度使用这些应用似乎正在削弱我们天生的方向感。)”可知,上文引出大脑运转的规律,后文阐述过度使用科技会削弱心智能力,D项“We need challenging tasks to keep our brain alive. (我们需要有挑战性的任务来保持大脑活力。)”承接上文观点,自然引出下文,符合语境。
【39题详解】
下文“Larry Rosen, psychologist and author of The Distracted Mind, believes it’s too hard to resist the convenience technology provides. “The trend doesn’t hurt.” says Gloria Mark. “But if people are putting in effort, it makes them more intentional and thoughtful. ” (心理学家、《分心的大脑》一书作者拉里・罗森认为,人们很难抗拒科技带来的便利。格洛丽亚・马克表示:“这种趋势本身并无害处。但如果人们付出了努力,会让他们更有目标、更深思熟虑。”)”描述了Larry Rosen以及Gloria Mark的相关表述,体现了部分人对“阻力最大化”趋势的质疑态度,E项“Some are unconvinced by the ‘friction-maxxing’ trend. (一些人并不认可‘阻力最大化’趋势。)”引出后文专家的不同看法,符合语境。
【40题详解】
上文提到Gloria Mark的话“But if people are putting in effort, it makes them more intentional and thoughtful. (但如果人们付出了努力,会让他们更有目标、更深思熟虑。)”说明了付出努力的积极作用,B项“Taking shortcuts may make us miss life’s joys. (总想走捷径可能会让我们错失生活中的乐趣。)”从反面论证了“投入努力”的意义——避免错过乐趣,这与Mark的正面论述形成互补,也可以作为对全文主旨的升华,符合语境。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Snowboarder Mike Schultz competed in his third and final games at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics, which recently ended. He ____41____ behind impacts defined not only by his ____42____ but by the prosthetics(假肢)he designed. At this year’s games, they were used by 29 competing ____43____, including the entire US Paralympic snowboard team.
Schultz grew up in Minnesota and was involved in sports from a young ____44____, starting with snowmobile racing. In 2008, he was ____45____ in a snowmobile crash and had his left leg amputated (截肢) above the knee. After his ____46____, he explored adaptive sports and was ____47____ to snowboarding.
As he ____48____ and competed, Schultz found that most prosthetics did not meet the ____49____ of high-impact sports. In 2010, he built his own prosthetic leg and ____50____ his company BioDapt. He went on to become a three-time Paralympic medalist, winning gold in snowboard cross and silver in banked slalom in 2018 and a silver medal in snowboard cross in 2022.
At the 2026 Games, Schultz earned bronze in the men’s banked slalom. He ____51____ the stage with teammate Noah Elliott, who won gold using one of Schultz’s BioDapt prosthetics. It was a“perfect run”to complete his 12-year Paralympic ____52____.
Now retired, Schultz plans to focus on ____53____ new technology with BioDapt and encourages young athletes to grow from both success and ____54____. “Sport is a great way to learn what you’re ____55____ of — both mentally and physically, ” Schultz said.
41. A. leaves B. falls C. holds D. gets
42. A. ambitions B. medals C. gifts D. contributions
43. A. campaigns B. crashes C. sports D. athletes
44. A. time B. age C. period D. stage
45. A. beaten B. attacked C. injured D. annoyed
46. A. recovery B. treatment C. operation D. promotion
47. A. pulled B. driven C. adapted D. drawn
48. A. trained B. experimented C. advertised D. volunteered
49. A. chances B. missions C. demands D. updates
50. A. discovered B. founded C. invented D. dismissed
51. A. showed B. shared C. delivered D. honored
52. A. experience B. voyage C. career D. business
53. A. limiting B. admiring C. developing D. learning
54. A. disadvantages B. excuses C. assumptions D. defeats
55. A. aware B. ignorant C. worthy D. capable
【答案】41. A 42. B 43. D 44. B 45. C 46. A 47. D 48. A 49. C 50. B 51. B 52. C 53. C 54. D 55. D
【解析】
【导语】这篇文章主要讲述了残奥单板滑雪选手舒尔茨因事故截肢后,自研运动假肢并创办公司。他多次斩获残奥奖牌,本届赛事后退役,未来将继续研发新技术并勉励年轻选手。
【41题详解】
考查动词。句意:他所留下的影响不仅源于他所获得的奖牌,还源于他设计的假肢。A. leaves留下;B. falls落下,跌倒;C. holds持有,握住;D. gets得到,获得。根据句意以及下文“but by the prosthetics he designed”可知,此处指舒尔茨退役后留下了双重影响 —— 不仅是他的运动成就,还有他设计的假肢。
【42题详解】
考查名词。句意:同上。A. ambitions野心,抱负;B. medals奖牌;C. gifts礼物,天赋;D. contributions贡献。根据下文“He went on to become a three-time Paralympic medalist”明确提到舒尔茨是“三届残奥会奖牌得主”,此处与“他设计的假肢”并列,指他作为运动员留下的核心成就 —— 奖牌。
【43题详解】
考查名词。句意:在今年的赛事中,这些假肢被 29 名参赛运动员使用,其中包括整个美国残奥会单板滑雪对。A. campaigns活动,运动;B. crashes碰撞;C. sports运动;D. athletes运动员。根据下文“including the entire US Paralympic snowboard team”提到“包括整个美国残奥单板滑雪队”,说明假肢的使用者是参赛运动员。
【44题详解】
考查名词。句意:舒尔茨在明尼苏达州长大,从小就参与体育活动,最初是参加雪地摩托比赛。A. time时间;B. age年龄;C. period时期;D. stage阶段。根据句意以及上文“Schultz grew up in Minnesota and was involved in sports”可知,此处为固定搭配 from a young age 意为“从小”,符合“舒尔茨从小就参与体育运动”的语境。
【45题详解】
考查动词。句意:2008 年,他在一次雪地摩托事故中受伤,左腿膝盖以上被截肢。A. beaten打败;B. attacked攻击;C. injured受伤;D. annoyed恼怒,打扰。根据下文“a snowmobile crash and had his left leg amputated above the knee”提到“雪地摩托事故”和“左腿截肢”,说明他在事故中受伤。
【46题详解】
考查名词。句意:康复后,他投身于适应性运动,并对滑雪产生了浓厚兴趣。A. recovery康复;B. treatment治疗;C. operation手术;D. promotion晋升,推广。根据上文“had his left leg amputated above the knee”提到左腿截肢,以及下文“he explored adaptive sports”可知,康复后,他投身于适应性运动。
【47题详解】
考查动词。句意:同上。A. pulled拉,拽;B. driven驱使,推动;C. adapted适应,改编;D. drawn吸引。根据下文“winning gold in snowboard cross and silver in banked slalom in 2018”可知,此处指他在探索适应性运动的过程中被单板滑雪吸引。固定搭配 be drawn to 意为“被……吸引”。
【48题详解】
考查动词。句意:在训练和比赛过程中,舒尔茨发现大多数假肢都无法满足高强度运动的需求。A. trained训练;B. experimented实验;C. advertised做广告;D. volunteered志愿。根据句意以及下文“and competed”可知,此处指他在训练和比赛过程中发现了现有假肢的缺陷。
【49题详解】
考查名词。句意:同上。A. chances机会;B. missions任务;C. demands需求,要求;D. updates更新。根据下文“In 2010, he built his own prosthetic leg”可知,大多数假肢无法满足高冲击运动的要求,所以他自行制作了假肢。
【50题详解】
考查动词。句意:2010 年,他自行制作了假肢,并创立了自己的公司BioDapt。A. discovered发现;B. founded创立,建立;C. invented发明;D. dismissed解雇,解散。根据下文“his company BioDapt”可知,此处指舒尔茨创立了自己的公司BioDapt。
【51题详解】
考查动词。句意:他和队友诺亚·埃利奥特(Noah Elliott)同台领奖,后者使用舒尔茨的BioDapt假肢获得金牌。A. showed展示;B. shared分享,共享;C. delivered交付,发表;D. honored尊敬,给以荣誉。根据句意以及下文“the stage with teammate Noah Elliott”可知,此处指舒尔茨和使用他设计的假肢获得金牌的队友共同站在领奖台上。
【52题详解】
考查名词。句意:这是他长达 12 年的残奥会生涯的“完美谢幕”。A. experience经历;B. voyage航行,旅程;C. career生涯,职业;D. business生意,商业。根据前文“Snowboarder Mike Schultz competed in his third and final games at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics”提到这是他“第三次也是最后一次残奥会”,可知,此处指这场完美的比赛为他 12 年的残奥会生涯画上了句号。
【53题详解】
考查动词。句意:如今已退役的舒尔茨计划与BioDapt 公司合作开发新技术,并鼓励年轻运动员从成功与失败中成长起来。A. limiting限制;B. admiring钦佩,赞美;C. developing开发,发展;D. learning学习。根据下文“new technology”提到“新技术”,结合他创立假肢公司的背景,可知,退役后他将专注于研发新技术。
【54题详解】
考查名词。句意:同上。A. disadvantages劣势;缺点;B. excuses借口;C. assumptions假设;D. defeats失败。根据句意以及上文“from both success”可知,此处与成功并列,指从成功和失败中成长。
【55题详解】
考查形容词。句意:舒尔茨说:“体育是了解自己在精神和身体方面所能达到的极限的绝佳方式。”A. aware意识到的;B. ignorant无知的;C. worthy值得的;D. capable有能力的。根据句意以及下文“both mentally and physically”可知,此处指运动是了解自己身心能力的好方法。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
At a museum in northern China, a restorer uses an X-ray machine to examine a gilt silver saddle (鎏金银马鞍). Within seconds, data about the metal appears on a screen, helping guide the repair work. This is ______56______ example of how modern technology is changing heritage conservation.
The museum has a “cultural relics hospital” ______57______ tradition meets technology. For example, when working on a bronze mirror, restorers must first tell ______58______ (harm) rust (锈) from harmless natural rust. Using the X-ray machine, they quickly find the mirror’s composition: copper and lead. “Natural rust that does not change is part of the relic’s history. We must change as little as possible, ” says an expert.
The “hospital” is also equipped with other advanced ______59______ (tool). One tool uses infrared light (红外光) to identify materials. Another special microscope helps scientists see how ancient metal objects ______60______ (make). In addition, the “hospital” has used imaging technology ______61______ (study) wall paintings.
In 2025 alone, the “hospital”______62______ (successful) restored nearly 300 antiques. By combining traditional skills with modern technology, the team has brought new life ______63______ old treasures. “We hope the ‘hospital’ idea helps the public understand ______64______ (we) work — that protecting ancient objects requires both hand skills and modern technology, ” says a director. “In the future, the ‘hospital’ will continue to use new technologies and open more to the public, ______65______(allow) more people to experience heritage protection.”
【答案】56. an 57. where
58. harmful
59. tools 60. were made
61. to study
62. successfully
63. to 64. our
65. allowing
【解析】
【导语】本文介绍了中国北方一家博物馆的“文物医院”如何利用现代科技(X光、红外光、显微镜等)进行文物修复,让传统工艺与现代技术相结合。
【56题详解】
考查冠词。句意:这是现代技术如何改变遗产保护的一个例子。此处泛指一个例子,应用不定冠词,example以元音音素开头,故填an。
【57题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:这家博物馆设有一座 “文物医院”,在这里传统与科技交汇融合。此处引导限制性定语从句,先行词为“cultural relics hospital”,关系词在定语从句中作地点状语,所以用where引导。
【58题详解】
考查形容词。句意:例如,修复师在修复铜镜时,必须先区分有害锈蚀与无害的天然锈蚀。修饰名词rust应用形容词。harm为名词,形容词为harmful。
【59题详解】
考查名词复数。句意:这家“医院”还配备了其他先进的高科技工具。other advanced tools,tool为可数名词,此处泛指多种工具,用复数。
【60题详解】
考查时态与语态。句意:另一台特制显微镜能帮助科学家看清古代金属器物是如何制成的。objects与make之间为被动关系,描述过去的一般情况,用一般过去时表被动。
【61题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:此外,这家“医院”还利用影像技术来研究壁画。use sth.to do sth.,不定式作目的状语。
【62题详解】
考查副词。句意:仅在 2025 年,这家“医院”就成功修复了近 300 件文物。修饰动词restored应用副词,successful的副词为successfully。
【63题详解】
考查介词。句意:通过将传统技艺与现代科技相结合,团队为这些古老珍宝赋予了新生。bring new life to sth.意为“给……带来新生”。
【64题详解】
考查代词。句意:一位负责人说:“我们希望‘医院’这个理念能让公众理解我们的工作——保护文物既需要手工技艺,也离不开现代科技。”修饰名词work应用形容词性物主代词。we的形容词性物主代词为our。
【65题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:未来,这家“医院”将继续运用新技术,并向公众进一步开放,让更多人体验文物保护工作。现在分词作结果状语,表示自然而然的结果。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是学生李华,你校英文报正在开展以“Guochao: A New Trend Among China’s Youths”为主题的征文活动。请你写一篇短文投稿,内容包括:
1.简要描述“国潮”现象与兴起的原因(如文化自信、情感需求等);
2.你的看法。
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。
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【答案】
Guochao:A New Trend Among China’s Youths
Guochao, or “national trend”, has taken off among China’s Youths. From toys to fashion and museum products, more young people prefer domestic brands inspired by traditional culture.
This trend is driven by growing cultural confidence and a desire for emotional connection. Young consumers want to express their pride in Chinese identity.
In my opinion, guochao is positive. It not only boosts local brands but also spreads our cultural heritage in a modern way. I’m glad to see our generation embracing tradition with creativity.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生为校英文报“Guochao: A New Trend Among China’s Youths”主题征文活动写一篇投稿短文,需简要描述现象与原因,并陈述个人看法。
【详解】1.词汇积累
兴起、走红:take off→ gain popularity
被……驱动:be driven by→ be fueled by
增长的:growing→ increasing
促进:boost→ promote
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:It not only boosts local brands but also spreads our cultural heritage in a modern way.
拓展句:Not only does it boost local brands, but it also spreads our cultural heritage in a modern way.
【点睛】【高分句型1】From toys to fashion and museum products, more young people prefer domestic brands inspired by traditional culture.(运用了过去分词作后置定语)
【高分句型2】It not only boosts local brands but also spreads our cultural heritage in a modern way. (运用not only...but also...连接并列结构)
第二节(满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Every spring, as Canadian engineering students receive their Iron Rings, an elderly dentist named David always recalls his own ceremony at McGill in 1982. Standing with his classmates, he held a heavy cold iron chain, reciting the Engineer’s Obligation. His father, an engineer, placed the rough ring on his working pinky(小指) — a promise against bad workmanship and shortcuts.
The tradition began after the 1907 Quebec Bridge collapse, which cost 75 lives. The ring was never a decoration, but a reminder of duty. At 21, David memorized the words but did not truly understand them.
Months after graduating, he lost his engineering job in a recession (经济衰退). The only thing that remained was the ring. Later, he became a dentist. He was very serious with his work and never accepted poor work.
Years later, a young intern named Nina joined his clinic. She noticed the ring and asked what it was for. “A reminder, ”David said, “that some promises don’t belong to one profession.”
One afternoon, a patient returned with a dental bridge that had failed within a year. After careful examination, David told her it needed a complete redo at his expense — slower and harder, but the only right way. The patient begged for a quick fix. Nina pulled David aside, whispering, “We can repair it temporarily. It’ll only take 15 minutes.”
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。
“That’s not the right way.” David said quietly, touching his iron ring.
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Watching David explain the plan to the patient sincerely, Nina fell silent.
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【答案】 “That’s not the right way.” David said quietly, touching his iron ring. He told Nina that the temporary fix would only fail again soon, then she would lose trust, and it went against the promise he had taken as an engineer. The ring always reminded him never to ignore poor workmanship or accept poor work. He explained that as medical workers, they should put honesty and responsibility first, even if it cost more time and money. David patiently explained to the patient and she finally agreed and thanked David.
Watching David explain the plan to the patient sincerely, Nina fell silent. She stared at the plain iron ring on his pinky and then looked down at her own empty finger. He could have taken the shortcut, she thought. No one would have blamed him. But he didn’t. Then the next morning, Nina tied a thin silver thread around it — small, invisible to most, but enough to remind her of the lesson she would never forget. From that day on, she decided to live by the same rule — always choose the right way, not the easy way.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了牙医 David 始终铭记工程师铁戒的职业承诺,拒绝敷衍患者,坚守责任与诚信,也让实习生 Nina 深受启发。
【详解】1.段落续写
①由第一段首句可知,第一段可描写 David 拒绝敷衍修复、重申职业责任、向患者解释重做牙桥并得到认可。
② 由第二段首句可知,第二段可描写 Nina 受到触动、理解戒指的意义、并决心坚守职业操守。
2.续写线索:拒绝敷衍 → 重申责任 → 给患者解释重做 → 深受触动 → 理解意义 → 坚守承诺
4.词汇激活
行为类
①解释:explain /clarify/illustrate
②提醒:remind /warn/alert
情绪类
①感谢:thank/appreciate
②真诚:sincerely /genuinely/honestly
【点睛】[高分句型 1]He told Nina that the temporary fix would only fail again soon, then she would lose trust, and it went against the promise he had taken as an engineer. (使用了that引导宾语从句、省略关系词的定语从句he had taken as an engineer)
[高分句型 2] He explained that as medical workers, they should put honesty and responsibility first, even if it cost more time and money. (运用了that引导的宾语从句、even if引导让步状语从句)
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$英语听力部分,该部分分为第一第二两节。注意回答听力部分时,请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。现在是听力试音时间。Hello, international friends club. Can I help you? Oh. hello. I read about your love in the paper today, and I thought i'd phone . to find out a bit more. Yes, certainly. Well, we're a sort of social club for people from different countries. It's quite a new club. We have about fifty members at the moment, but we're growing all the time. That sounds interesting. I'm british actually. And I came to washington about three months ago. I'm looking for ways to meet people. Uh, what kind of events do you organize? Well, we have social get togethers and sports events, and we also have language evenings. Could you tell me something about . the language evenings? Yes, every day, except thursday, we have a language evening. People can come and practice their languages, you know, over a drink or something. We have different languages on different evenings, monday spanish, tuesday italian, wednesday german and friday french. On thursday, we usually have a meal in a restaurant for anyone who wants to come. Well, that sounds great. I really need to practice my french. okay? Well, if you can just give me your name and address, i'll send you the form and some more information. If you join now, you can have the first month free. 试音到此结束,听力考试正式开始。请看听力部分第一节。第一节听下面5段对话,每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的AB、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。Text one, i'd like to book . a flight to toronto next thursday, please. for morning or afternoon departure. Morning, if possible. Let me check. There's one that leaves at eight fifteen and arrives at ten forty, or at ten fifty that gets in around noon. The eight fifteen works Better. I'd like to book a flight to toronto next thursday. please, for morning or afternoon departure. Morning, if possible. Let me check. There's one that leaves at eight fifteen and arrives at ten forty, or at ten forty that gets in around noon. The eight fifteen . works Better. Text two. you seem stressed. Everything okay? Not really. I've been trying to sort out my housing, but the residents office keeps putting me on hold. Maybe you could talk to the adviser or appeal to the housing committee. My roommate did that last year, and IT worked out well. thanks. I'll talk to the adviser first. You seem stressed everything, okay? Not really. I've been trying to sort out my housing, but the residents office keeps putting me on hold. Maybe you could talk to the adviser or appeal to the housing committee. My roommate did that last year, and IT worked out well. thanks. I'll talk to the adviser first. Text three, I can't believe how long the checking liners. I just need to grab a few things. Yeah, i've been standing here for like fifteen minutes already and IT is just not moving. I always forget how packed this place gets on . sunday afternoons. Same here next time i'm definitely just doing my shopping online. I can't believe how long the checkout liners, I just need to grab a few things. Yeah, i've been standing here for like fifteen minutes already and IT is just not moving. I always forget how packed this place gets on sunday afternoon. Same here next time i'm definitely just doing my shopping online. Text for the printer in . the office is out of ank. I need to print these reports before the meeting. What should I do? Well, if there aren't anny, you could email the documents to the conference room screen. That way, you won't need printed copies at all. Good idea. thanks. The printer in the office is out of ank. I need to print these reports before the meeting. What should I do? Well, if there aren't anny, you could email the documents to the conference room screen. That way, you won't need printed copies at all. Good idea. thanks. Text five, i've been trying to cook more at home, but I always end up ordering take out because I feel too tired to cook after work. That's exactly why it's worth preparing everything on sunday. I usually cut all the vegetables and cook rice ahead of time. I might try that. I've been trying to cook more at home, but I always end up ordering take out because I feel too tired to cook after work. That's exactly why it's worth preparing everything on sunday. I usually cut all the vegetables and cook rice ahead of time. I might try that. 第一节到此结束,第二节听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟。听完后各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍,听下面一段对话,回答第六和第7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。So are you doing anything? This may day, I was thinking of driving up to the lake. How far is IT? About two hours, I was thinking we could leave on saturday morning and come back on sunday. I'd be up for that. Should I bring . anything? Just some snacks for the road I have already booked rooms perfect. all grabs some fruits from the store on friday night then. So are you doing anything? This may day, I was thinking of driving up to the lake. How far is IT? About two hours, I was thinking we could leave on saturday morning and come back on sunday. I'd be up for that. Should I bring anything? Just some snacks for the road. I have already booked rooms perfect. all grabbed some fruits from the store on friday night. then. 听下面一段对话,回答第八至第13个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Good morning. I'm calling about the coffee machine on the third floor. It's been out of order since wednesday. Thanks for letting us know. Has IT been affecting your teams? Work a bit. People have been going down to the entrance hall cafe, which takes about ten minutes each way. understood. I'll flag IT as a priority repair. In the meantime, there's another coffee machine on the second floor near the copy room. If that helps. That's good to know. I'll pass that along to the team. And if the repair runs into any issues, we will get a temporary replacement brought in. Good morning. I'm calling about the coffee machine on the third floor. It's been out of order since wednesday. Thanks for letting us know. Has IT been affecting your teams? Work a bit. People have been going down to the entrance hall cafe, which takes about ten minutes each way. understood. I'll flag IT as a priority repair. In the meantime, there's another coffee machine on the second floor near the copy room. If that helps. That's good to know. I'll pass that along to the team. And if the repair runs into any issues, we'll get a temporary replacement brought in. 听下面一段对话,回答第11至第13 3个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Mister rob, I haven't received the information about the written work. It's in your core sky, Joanna. The deadline for assignments is clearly stated. I'll check IT. My parents are coming to london. Could I hand in my work a week later? I'm afraid not. Late submissions won't be marked and that will affect your grade. Also, typed work is preferred. I see, but I don't have a computer. You can use the department computer. And don't forget the references got IT. By the way, what are those electronics student ID cards in european and universities? They record when students enter and leave campus or classrooms. Parents like knowing their children's attendance, and teachers no longer need to take your calls. That's really helpful. Thanks, mr. rob. Mister rob, I haven't received the information about the written work. It's in your core sky. Joana, the deadline for assignments is clearly stated. I'll check IT. My parents are coming to london. Could I hand in my work a week later? I'm afraid not. Late submissions won't be marked and that will affect your grade. Also, typed work is preferred. I see, but I don't have a computer. You can use the department computer. And don't forget the references got IT. By the way, what are those electronics student ID cards in european and universities? They record when students enter and leave campus or classrooms. Parents like knowing their children's attendance, and teachers no longer need to take your calls. That's really helpful. Thanks, mister rob. 听下面一段对话,回答第14至第17 4个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Excuse me, I bought this jacket online last week and picked IT up in story yesterday, but i'd like to return IT. No problem. Do you have the receipt? Yes, it's on my phone and email confirmation. okay. May I ask if there is something wrong with the jacket, or is this just a change of mind? The color is different from what I saw on the website. Also, the material isn't what I expected. I thought I was silk, but IT feels like a cotton mix. I see. For online pickup orders, you can exchange IT for another jacket in store of the same Price, or we can offer a full refund to your original payment method or store credit. If you prefer. a refund would be great. How long will that take? Usually three to five business days. But please note, refunds for online pickup orders may take an extra data process. That's fine. Thanks for your help. Excuse me, I bought this jacket online last week and picked IT up in story yesterday, but i'd like to return IT. No problem. Do you have the receipt? Yes, it's on my phone and email confirmation. Okay, may I ask if there is something wrong with the jacket? Or is this just a change of mind? The color is different from what I saw the website. Also, the material isn't what I expected. I thought I was silk, but IT feels like a cotton mix I see. For online pickup orders, you can exchange IT for another jacket in store of the same Price, or we can offer a full refund to your original payment method or store credit. If you prefer. a refund would be great. How long will that take? Usually three to five business days. But please note, refunds for online pickup orders may take an extra data process. That's fine. Thanks for your help. 听下面一段独白,回答第18至第23个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Now i'd like to introduce two optional P, E courses for the exchange students. Chinese uche provides more than physical exercise. IT serves as a window into chinese culture through elegant movements. The course helps students improve their baLance and flexibility, offering a special experience different from other courses. Table tennis, our national sport, is fast and exciting. IT trained students, quick responses and basic port skills. IT is easy to learn and full of fun for any sports lovers, making IT a great way to make friends with people from different cultures. Anyway, uche is more suitable for students interested in chinese culture, while table tennis is a Better choice for those who love competition and communication. Hope this helps with your decision. Now i'd like to introduce two optional P, E courses for the exchange students. Chinese woche provides more than physical exercise. IT serves as a window into chinese culture through elegant movements. The course helps students improve their baLance and flexibility, offering a special experience different from other courses. Table tennis, our national sport, is fast and exciting. IT train students, quick responses and basic port skills. IT is easy to learn and full of fun for any sports lovers, making IT a great way to make friends with people from different cultures. Anyway, uche is more suitable for students interested in chinese culture, while table tennis is a Better choice for those who love competition and communication. Hope this helps with your decision. 第二节到此结束,现在你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。听力部分到此结束。
英语
全卷满分150分,考试时间120分钟。
注意事项:
1.答题前,先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上,并将条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2.请按题号顺序在答题卡上各题目的答题区域内作答,写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3.选择题用2B铅笔在答题卡上把所选答案的标号涂黑;非选择题用黑色签字笔在答题卡上作答:字体工整,笔迹清楚
4.考试结束后,请将试卷和答题卡一并上交。
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上,录音内容结束后,你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题,每段对话读两遍。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
When will the man get to Toronto?
A. At 8:15. B. At 10:40. C. At 10:50.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
Where is the woman going?
A. The adviser’s. B. The residence office. C. The housing committee.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
Where are the speakers?
A. In the bank. B. At the bus station. C. In the supermarket.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Co-workers. B. Boss and secretary. C. Teacher and student.
5. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What does the man probably advise the woman to do?
A. Prepare food ahead of time.
B. Order less takeout on weekdays.
C. Cook rice and vegetables every day.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B,C三个选项中选出最佳选项,听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间,每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
6. When will the speakers leave for the lake?
A. On Friday night. B. On Sunday morning. C. On Saturday morning.
7. What has the man prepared for the trip?
A. Well-chosen fruits. B. Pre-booked rooms. C. Home-made snacks.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
8. Why does the woman call the man?
A. To ask for a new coffee machine.
B. To report the broken coffee machine.
C. To complain about the coffee machine.
9. How is the woman’s team affected?
A. They fail to concentrate.
B. They finish their work fast.
C. They spend more time getting coffee.
10. Where can they get coffee now to save time?
A. At the entrance hall.
B. On the third floor.
C. On the second floor.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
11. Why does Joanna want to hand in her work a week later?
A. She types slowly.
B. She has no course guide.
C. She needs to receive her parents.
12. How does Mr. Robb respond to Joanna’s request?
A. Refuse to listen. B. Stick to the rules. C. Change the deadline.
13. What does Mr. Robb say about the electronic student ID card?
A. It prevents being late.
B. It has been widely used.
C. It helps check the attendance.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
14. What does the man want to do?
A. Return a jacket.
B. Buy a new jacket online.
C. Complain about the store service.
15. What material does the man like?
A. Silk. B. Cotton. C. Cotton mix.
16. What does the woman offer to the man?
A. Store credit only.
B. An exchange or a refund.
C. A free jacket and a discount.
17. What do we know about the refund?
A. It takes only 3 business day.
B. It will be given in cash immediately.
C. It may take an extra day for online pick-up orders.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
18. Who are the two PE courses mainly intended for?
A. Sports lovers. B. College freshmen. C. Exchange students.
19. What can students improve by learning Chinese Wushu in the speaker’s opinion?
A. Balance and flexibility. B. Speed and confidence. C. Teamwork and fight skills.
20. Which course is recommended for students who like competition?
A. Table tennis. B. Both of the two courses. C. Chinese Wushu.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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The YouTube New Zealand Marketing Awards, hosted by NZ Marketing magazine and the NZ Marketing Association, have opened for entries.
Celebrating their 35th year in 2026, the Awards recognise New Zealand’s best marketing examples. They cover more than 30 categories across three main areas: Marketing Excellence Awards, Marketing Campaign Awards and Individual Awards.
This year, we’ve added a new category covering AI. Go to nzmarketingmag.co. nz/nz-marketing-awards to find out more and find links to enter.
After two brilliant years, YouTube is again on board as premier sponsor, having signed a new three-year commitment to the Awards, As NZ Marketing goes to press, we have signed up gold sponsors oOh! Media and Media Works, silver sponsor NZME, plus category sponsors TRA, Vistar Media, Dish Magazine, StopPress, SCG and newly launched platform Agency Directory.
The NZ Marketing team have also been working to preserve the history of the Awards. Lists of previous winners going back to 2014 are now available online.
Find out more about becoming an NZ Marketing gold sponsor in our latest media kit-download it at nzmarketingmag.co.nz/advertise. Or call Dan Prestige on 021478944.
Key dates
Entries close: Friday, 24 April, 5pm
Extension deadline: Monday, 4 May, 5pm (at an additional $150+GST)
Judging rounds 1&2: May to July
Finalists announced: Tuesday, 23 June
Awards night: Wednesday, 2 September, at Spark Arena
21. What is special about the 2026 Awards?
A. The awards night is in May. B. YouTube is no longer a sponsor.
C. It has a new category related to AI. D. It covers exactly 30 different categories.
22. If you submit your entry on May 4, you will ________.
A. pay an extra fee B. get a free entry
C. be a finalist for sure D. miss the judging rounds
23. When will the finalists be announced?
A. On Monday, 4 May. B. On Tuesday, 23 June.
C. On Wednesday, 2 September. D. On Friday, 24 April.
B
When I was a fourth-year Ph. D. student in tumor immunology (肿瘤免疫学), I unexpectedly shared my personal story at an international conference, But near the end I paused and said something I had not practiced. “This research is personal; I’m not only a researcher, but also a survivor of childhood leukemia (白血病).” The words surprised me as soon as they left my mouth. I felt I had crossed an invisible professional line I had spent years trying not to approach.
I developed leukemia when I was a little girl. My earliest memories were of hospital rooms and seemingly constant exhaustion caused by the drugs. Fortunately, I went into remission (缓解期) after treatment. As I learned more about the biology of cancer, I was shocked that my immune system had failed me. Driven by my personal experience, I chose to study tumor immunology, regarding scientific research as an unfinished story worth pursuing.
Yet when I entered graduate school, I kept my secret to myself. I believed professionalism required separating my personal life from my academic career. But that separation required constant watchfulness, I worried disclosure might affect how I was seen. Would colleagues doubt my endurance? Would sponsors hesitate to invest in me? Would I always be “the survivor” instead of simply a scientist? Would people think I was making use of sympathy to earn a place in science? Slowly, I began to realize I was becoming that researcher myself. That thought didn’t make the path any easier, but gave it meaning.
After my speech, my worries proved unnecessary. My colleagues showed understanding and our connections deepened. I even inspired a student and a young patient. A student confided that she had her own medical history she rarely mentioned, Later, after I’d become more accustomed to sharing my story, a young patient told me that hearing my story made a scientific career feel imaginable. The shift was internal as well. Failed experiments no longer caused desperate self-doubt. I began to see setbacks as part of the research process instead of a measure of my worth.
Finally, I understood that hiding my past had been more stressful than the past itself. Being a survivor doesn’t make me a better scientist, but it shapes how I think about my science. It gives context to long hours and the slow pace of discovery. My personal story has become part of my identity as a scientist, not as a qualification, but as a reminder of why the questions matter, and why I chose to ask them.
24. What made the author decide to study tumor immunology?
A. Her wish to break limits. B. Her ambition to win fame.
C. Her desire to be a scientist. D. Her experience as a cancer survivor,
25. What was the author’s earliest memory of her illness?
A. She survived the cancer easily. B. She was sad at being away from home.
C. She felt very tired because of the medicine. D. She suffered great pain from the treatment.
26. Why did the author keep her medical history a secret in graduate school?
A. She was ashamed of her past illness.
B. She didn’t want to be treated differently.
C. She thought it was unrelated to her research.
D. She was afraid of being asked too many questions.
27. What can be learned from the author’s story?
A. Clinical experiences contribute to academic success.
B. Personal experiences can strengthen one’s professional purpose.
C. Role models’ sufferings inspire lifelong devotion to medical research.
D. Scientists ought to keep personal stories separate from their research.
C
Books these days regularly cheer innovation. You rarely go to a conference without hearing how important it is. Copying others has a bit of ashame. Yet despite all of that talk, successful imitation (模仿) rather than innovation may be a better way to make money. So says Oded Shenkar, a business professor at Ohio State University, in a new book called Copycats: How Smart Companies Use Imitation To Gain a Strategic Edge.
Shenkar makes it clear in his book that he isn’t ignoring the theft of intellectual property. Rather, what he has in mind is a product, process or business model that can be legally copied. The argument that imitation is smarter than innovation is borne out by numbers. Innovators as a group get only a small part of the value of an innovation. Typically, the better returns go to business people often laughed at as copycats. Backing that up, Shenkar provides examples of companies that innovated new products but lost out in the marketplace to others afterward. Among them, Diners Card created credit cards but lost the market to MasterCard and Visa; EMI created CAT scans but the market today is dominated by General Electric.
Imitation picked up some respectability from scholars. In 1926, Ellsworth Faris, a renowned scholar at that time, was questioning the view of imitation as “a primary instinct (本能).” Instead of a poor and mindless “cheap trick, ”Shenkar says, imitation came to be recognized as a form of intelligence. Now biologists agree that imitation is essential to evolution. Business scholars have been left behind, and businesses, especially in the U.S., have lost the ability to gain from imitation, Shenkar says.
Companies, rather than just imitate, should combine creativity and imitation, and come up with their own competitive advantage. This group of businesses is what Shenkar calls “imovators”. An example of their thinking is stated by one executive (主管) in Shenkar’s book: “Where there are elements of equality, if someone has figured out a better way to do something or deliver something, you’re gonna use it; you’re not gonna feel a need to go out and invent some other way to provide the particular aspect when there are no concrete or perceived consumer benefits.”
28. What is Oded Shenkar’s main view in his new book?
A. Innovation is of no value to companies.
B. Legal imitation can bring more benefits.
C. Intellectual property theft must be banned.
D. Companies have to copy others to be successful.
29. Why does the author mention Diners Card and EMI?
A. To compare which is more creative.
B. To explain how they copied other companies’ ideas.
C. To show their great contributions to market growth.
D. To prove innovators lose market returns to imitators.
30. What do we know about imitation from the text?
A. It plays an important role in evolution.
B. It is not promoted in gaining advantages.
C. It was first put forward by Ellsworth Faris.
D. It has been well applied by American companies for their benefits.
31. What does the underlined word “imovators” refer to?
A. Investors supporting imitation.
B. Businessmen engaging in innovation.
C. Scholars studying the value of imitation.
D. Companies combining imitation with creativity.
D
Gill Thomas collected 100 pieces of fast-food litter thrown from passing cars, during her morning run near her Cotswolds home. Most of the litter came from MeDonald’s and Costa Coffee outlets outside the protected national landscape. She took photos of each piece and uploaded them to an AI tool, which recorded the litter’s location, type and the fast-food outlet it came from.
Britain now has over 2,680 drive-throughs, with 300 added in the past two years. McDonald’s leads with 1,080 outlets, followed by coffee chains like Costa and Starbucks, and bakery chain Greggs, which has opened 50 drive-throughs recently. This growth is partly because consumers spend more at drive-throughs — an average of £6.09 per person, compared with £4.74 in stores — usually buying full meals on their way home in the evening.
Working with cyber (网络) security experts from the University of Gloucestershire and Stroud District Council, Thomas and her team have named this issue “fast litter” and are collecting the first data set to map its spread. As the council’s litter champion, Thomas explained that the data will help find litter hotspots, allowing them to target enforcement, anti-litter campaigns and even install cameras.
The team is focusing on litter from clear sources like McDonald’s and Costa Coffee, hoping to pressure these profitable companies to help cover the cost of tackling the problem. McDonald’s UK reported an operating profit of £176 million in 2024, a huge increase from £11 million in 2023. Thomas believes fast litter is a winnable battle: “We can use data to prove where it comes from and hold businesses accountable.” The team argues that the voluntary code of practice for takeaway businesses — such as anti-litter signs and daily litter picks — should be made compulsory, along with better education and enforcement.
A McDonald’s spokeswoman said the company takes litter responsibility seriously. “Our teams have done daily litter patrols (巡逻) around restaurants for over 40 years, ” she said. McDonald’s also works with community groups, supports anti-litter organizations and invests in research to encourage responsible disposal (处理) of packaging. The debate over who should pay for fast litter continues.
32. What is a main purpose of the AI tool in the text?
A. To promote fast-food brands. B. To map the sources of litter.
C. To try new litter collection methods. D. To protect the local natural landscape.
33. Why are drive-throughs expanding rapidly in Britain according to the text?
A. They are waste-friendly. B. They generate more profit.
C. They are more convenient. D. They operate in chain outlets.
34. What does Thomas and her team expect profitable companies to do?
A. Develop new products.
B. Help solve litter cleanup.
C. Expand takeaway business.
D. Show their control position in economy.
35. What can be inferred from the spokeswoman’s response?
A. McDonald’s has taken active steps to address the issue.
B. McDonald’s will invest more in the anti-litter research.
C. McDonald’s intends to replace its present packaging material.
D. McDonald’s admits its profits should be used for cleanup costs.
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。
We all know the feeling. You have a big, difficult task to complete, but your phone is on the desk next to you, joking you with endless distraction (干扰) opportunities. What’s happening on social media? What’s going on in the news? ______36______
This constant bombing (爆炸) of information through our screens, coupled with a tendency to outsource even basic tasks to technology, might be making us unhappier and more resistant to difficult tasks. Is “friction-maxxing” (阻力最大化) the answer?
______37______ But actually, tasks that require more effort often feel more meaningful. Friction-maxxing is a new trend, which aims to rebuild our tolerance for inconvenience. In a basic sense, this involves adding more “friction” to tasks so that they require more time, effort or patience, which, in theory, leads to greater feelings of satisfaction and reward.
Our brains operate on a “use it or lose it” principle, says Gloria Mark, psychologist and author of book Attention Span.______38______ Too much technology can weaken our mental skills. Many of us use GPS apps to direct us around a city, but overusing these apps appears to be reducing our natural sense of direction. On the other hand, studies show that cognitively (认知地) stimulating activities which require more patience, like reading, doing puzzles and learning an instrument, can preserve our brain function as we age.
______39______ Larry Rosen, psychologist and author of The Distracted Mind, believes it’s too hard to resist the convenience technology provides. “The trend doesn’t hurt.” says Gloria Mark. “But if people are putting in effort, it makes them more intentional and thoughtful. ”______40______
A. Who’s messaging me?
B. Taking shortcuts may make us miss life’s joys.
C. Adding effort to tasks can decrease satisfaction.
D. We need challenging tasks to keep our brain alive.
E. Some are unconvinced by the “friction-maxxing” trend.
F. Humans like to choose the path of least resistance to conserve energy.
G. A 2012 study showed people felt competent and proud of self-made things.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Snowboarder Mike Schultz competed in his third and final games at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics, which recently ended. He ____41____ behind impacts defined not only by his ____42____ but by the prosthetics(假肢)he designed. At this year’s games, they were used by 29 competing ____43____, including the entire US Paralympic snowboard team.
Schultz grew up in Minnesota and was involved in sports from a young ____44____, starting with snowmobile racing. In 2008, he was ____45____ in a snowmobile crash and had his left leg amputated (截肢) above the knee. After his ____46____, he explored adaptive sports and was ____47____ to snowboarding.
As he ____48____ and competed, Schultz found that most prosthetics did not meet the ____49____ of high-impact sports. In 2010, he built his own prosthetic leg and ____50____ his company BioDapt. He went on to become a three-time Paralympic medalist, winning gold in snowboard cross and silver in banked slalom in 2018 and a silver medal in snowboard cross in 2022.
At the 2026 Games, Schultz earned bronze in the men’s banked slalom. He ____51____ the stage with teammate Noah Elliott, who won gold using one of Schultz’s BioDapt prosthetics. It was a“perfect run”to complete his 12-year Paralympic ____52____.
Now retired, Schultz plans to focus on ____53____ new technology with BioDapt and encourages young athletes to grow from both success and ____54____. “Sport is a great way to learn what you’re ____55____ of — both mentally and physically, ” Schultz said.
41. A. leaves B. falls C. holds D. gets
42. A. ambitions B. medals C. gifts D. contributions
43. A. campaigns B. crashes C. sports D. athletes
44. A. time B. age C. period D. stage
45. A. beaten B. attacked C. injured D. annoyed
46. A. recovery B. treatment C. operation D. promotion
47. A. pulled B. driven C. adapted D. drawn
48. A. trained B. experimented C. advertised D. volunteered
49. A. chances B. missions C. demands D. updates
50. A. discovered B. founded C. invented D. dismissed
51. A. showed B. shared C. delivered D. honored
52. A. experience B. voyage C. career D. business
53. A. limiting B. admiring C. developing D. learning
54. A. disadvantages B. excuses C. assumptions D. defeats
55. A. aware B. ignorant C. worthy D. capable
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
At a museum in northern China, a restorer uses an X-ray machine to examine a gilt silver saddle (鎏金银马鞍). Within seconds, data about the metal appears on a screen, helping guide the repair work. This is ______56______ example of how modern technology is changing heritage conservation.
The museum has a “cultural relics hospital” ______57______ tradition meets technology. For example, when working on a bronze mirror, restorers must first tell ______58______ (harm) rust (锈) from harmless natural rust. Using the X-ray machine, they quickly find the mirror’s composition: copper and lead. “Natural rust that does not change is part of the relic’s history. We must change as little as possible, ” says an expert.
The “hospital” is also equipped with other advanced ______59______ (tool). One tool uses infrared light (红外光) to identify materials. Another special microscope helps scientists see how ancient metal objects ______60______ (make). In addition, the “hospital” has used imaging technology ______61______ (study) wall paintings.
In 2025 alone, the “hospital”______62______ (successful) restored nearly 300 antiques. By combining traditional skills with modern technology, the team has brought new life ______63______ old treasures. “We hope the ‘hospital’ idea helps the public understand ______64______ (we) work — that protecting ancient objects requires both hand skills and modern technology, ” says a director. “In the future, the ‘hospital’ will continue to use new technologies and open more to the public, ______65______(allow) more people to experience heritage protection.”
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是学生李华,你校英文报正在开展以“Guochao: A New Trend Among China’s Youths”为主题的征文活动。请你写一篇短文投稿,内容包括:
1.简要描述“国潮”现象与兴起的原因(如文化自信、情感需求等);
2.你的看法。
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。
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第二节(满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Every spring, as Canadian engineering students receive their Iron Rings, an elderly dentist named David always recalls his own ceremony at McGill in 1982. Standing with his classmates, he held a heavy cold iron chain, reciting the Engineer’s Obligation. His father, an engineer, placed the rough ring on his working pinky(小指) — a promise against bad workmanship and shortcuts.
The tradition began after the 1907 Quebec Bridge collapse, which cost 75 lives. The ring was never a decoration, but a reminder of duty. At 21, David memorized the words but did not truly understand them.
Months after graduating, he lost his engineering job in a recession (经济衰退). The only thing that remained was the ring. Later, he became a dentist. He was very serious with his work and never accepted poor work.
Years later, a young intern named Nina joined his clinic. She noticed the ring and asked what it was for. “A reminder, ”David said, “that some promises don’t belong to one profession.”
One afternoon, a patient returned with a dental bridge that had failed within a year. After careful examination, David told her it needed a complete redo at his expense — slower and harder, but the only right way. The patient begged for a quick fix. Nina pulled David aside, whispering, “We can repair it temporarily. It’ll only take 15 minutes.”
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。
“That’s not the right way.” David said quietly, touching his iron ring.
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Watching David explain the plan to the patient sincerely, Nina fell silent.
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