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崇仁一中2026年春季学期高一年级第三次阶段性英语作业 考试时间： 120分钟 满分：150分 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5 小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。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。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where does the conversation take place? A. At home. B. At a store. C. At a gym. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man advise the woman to do? A. Have lunch first. B. Buy another T-shirt. C. Wear warmer clothes. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the woman do next? A. Feed the pets. B. Get dressed. C. Call a taxi. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How does the woman probably feel? A. Annoyed. B. Excited. C. Puzzled. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers probably talking about? A. A book. B. A movie. C. A song. 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. What is the woman going to do? A. Have a class. B. Attend a meeting. C. Take an exam. 7. What is the woman interested in? A. Biochemistry. B. History. C. Medicine. 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. How does the woman like the soup? A. Sweet and sour. B. Hot and sour. C. Sweet and hot. 9. Who will clean up the kitchen? A. The woman. B. The man. C. The woman’s mom. 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】 10. Why did the man stop going to the gym? A. He was too busy with his work. B. He disliked the exercise machines. C. He started exercising at home. 11. What is the man trying to do? A. Write for a magazine. B. Take videos of his exercise. C. Improve his running speed. 12. How often does the man lift weights? A. Twice a week. B. Three times a week. C. Every day. 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】 13. When did Julie leave for Mexico? A. In June. B. In July. C. In August. 14. What did Julie like best about Mexico? A. The food. B. The people. C. The culture. 15. Which language can Tom speak besides English? A. Spanish. B. Chinese. C. French. 16. What will Tom probably do in August? A. Travel to California. B. Get a passport. C. Visit Mexico and China. 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】 17. How long will the lecture about ants last? A. 60 minutes. B. 45 minutes. C. 30 minutes. 18. Where will the film The Great Migration be shown? A. In Theater A. B. In Theater B. C. In Theater C. 19. What can visitors learn from Monica? A. How to protect their gardens from wildlife. B. How to attract wildlife to their gardens. C. How to take care of their gardens. 20. When will the visitors leave the Exhibition Room? A. At 2:00 pm. B. At 2:30 pm. C. At 3:00 pm. 第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题：每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A,B,C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A The Beginning of Spring (Li Chun) Li Chun, known as the Beginning of Spring, is a traditional Chinese solar term (节气) marking the start of spring in the lunar calendar. It holds great significance in Chinese culture and agriculture, showing nature comes back to life and the beginning of a new agricultural cycle. The Beginning of Summer (Li Xia) The Beginning of Summer will bring lots of rain and lead directly to the harvest. Thus an agricultural saying is that “no rain, no rice” and “no rain, we will hang up the hoe.” During this time, the hot weather would cause people to lose weight and become tired. It becomes the custom to weigh and drink tea as this is considered a guard against the hot weather. The Beginning of Autumn (Li Qiu) The start of Autumn shows that the fruitful season is coming. It is time to harvest crops. There is a saying: If it rains on the day of the Start of Autumn, a good harvest is expected. On the first day of the Start of Autumn, people will weigh themselves and compare their weight to what it was at the Start of Summer. If one has lost weight during the summer, then at the beginning of autumn, he or she needs to gain weight by eating a variety of tasty foods, especially meat. The Beginning of Winter (Li Dong) Li Dong means winter is coming. At the Start of Winter, there’s a tradition called “nourishing (滋养) the winter”. People in the past believed that as the weather gets cold, our bodies need more nourishment. A common way to do this is by eating lots of healthy foods like chicken, duck, and a special soup made with eight valuable Chinese herbs. 21. Which solar term marks the start of a new farming cycle? A. Li Chun. B. Li Xia. C. Li Qiu. D. Li Dong. 22. What do Li Xia and Li Qiu have in common? A. People feel tired. B. People need to lose weight. C. Rain is connected with a good harvest. D. They carry the spirit of new life. 23. What do people usually do at the Start of Winter according to the text? A. Drink tea. B. Get close to nature. C. Compare their weight. D. Have healthy foods. B In Antarctica, my team really wanted to capture the moment when emperor penguin (企鹅) chicks jump into the ocean for their first swim. We had been in Antarctica for two months before it was time for these chicks to fledge. Fledging is when birds grow feathers that help them fly or, in the case of penguins, swim. Mom and Dad have headed out to sea for good, and the five-month-old chicks are realizing their parents aren’t coming back: They must hunt for themselves. So these penguin “teenagers” form little groups and start waddling (摇摆) toward the sea together. The young penguins look messy as they shed the soft feathers that keep them warm and grow out their adult swimming feathers. Each has a unique boy-band-style haircut. The penguins must walk about 15 miles from the home atop an enormous ice shelf to reach the water’s edge. We follow the birds from afar on snowmobiles. They crowd together at the end of the path and stare down like, “what’s that?” They’ve never seen the ocean before! To my amazement, I see several hundred chicks gather at the edge of a 50-foot ice cliff! They stand together for four hours, staring at the rough water below. Finally one chick steps in front of the others, waddles to the edge of the cliff and dives off the side. I watch in fear, afraid the bird won’t resurface in the water after the long fall. But then it makes it, back up! It swims farther out to sea, never looking back. At first the other penguins are like “Oh my gosh, what did Steve just do?” But then they realize it’s safe to jump. They begin to pour off the cliff, several little soft balls at a time. Some jump off stylishly, and others slip and fall backward. Some even flap their wings as if they’ll fly. This dive is their entrance into adulthood. They’ll swim out to sea and won’t return to the home for several years. How lucky we are to see this huge moment in their lives. 24. What does fledging mean for penguins? A. They’ll fly like other birds. B. They’ll look for their parents. C. They’ll look cooler than ever. D. They’ll live an independent life. 25. How does the author feel about the young penguins at the cliff? A. Frightened. B. Concerned. C. Exited. D. Confused. 26. Who does “Steve” in the last paragraph refer to? A. The father penguin. B. The author. C. The first penguin to dive. D. The author’s teammate. 27. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. Dive into Adulthood B. Legends of Penguins C. Scenery in Antarctica D. Adventures in Antarctica C Most of us have some “gut feelings” that we can’t explain. For example, when we hunt for a new house, we might suddenly like it a lot or dislike it right away. Or when we meet new people, we make instant judgements on them without careful thought. Research done by Leeds University shows that these feelings, or intuitions, are real and we should take them seriously. According to the research, intuition is the result of the way our brains store, process and obtain information on a subconscious (潜意识的) level, and so is a real psychological phenomenon that needs further study to help us unlock its potential. There are many cases where intuition prevented major disasters, and cases of remarkable recoveries when doctors followed their gut feelings. Yet, science has historically questioned the concept of intuition, labelling it as “anti-scientific”. Through analysis of a wide range of research papers examining the phenomenon, researchers have concluded that intuition is the brain drawing on past experiences and external cues to decide — but one that happens so fast that the reaction is on a non-conscious level. All we’re aware of is a general feeling that something is right or wrong. Researchers believe that people usually experience true intuition when they are under severe time pressure or in a situation of information overload or acute danger, where conscious analysis of the situation may be difficult or impossible. They cite a Formula One driver, who once braked suddenly before a sharp U-turn without knowing why. This automatic reaction saved him from crashing into a pile of cars ahead, likely preventing a fatal accident. Though he couldn’t explain his urge to stop, it overrode his competitive drive to win. After psychologists showed the driver a video replay, he realized at that very moment the crowd wasn’t cheering as usual — they stood frozen, staring in the opposite direction as he approached the U-turn. That was the cue. He didn’t consciously process this, but he knew something was wrong and stopped in time. Researchers believe that all intuitive experiences are based on the automatic evaluation of such internal and external cues. They say that we clearly need both conscious and non - conscious thought processes, but neither is superior to the other. 28. What does the research from Leeds University indicate? A. Gut feelings are not reliable in daily life. B. People ought to trust their intuitive feelings. C. Intuition is just a random psychological response. D. Intuitive responses often lead to wrong decisions. 29. According to Paragraph 3, what can we infer about intuition? A. Intuition is a random guess with no logical basis. B. Intuition only works in life - threatening situations. C. Intuition relies on conscious analysis of visible dangers. D. Intuition involves subconscious processing of external cues. 30. Which of the following real-life situations best illustrates the application of intuition? A. A shopper picks a product simply because its package looks attractive. B. A firefighter suddenly reroutes a rescue mission after sensing some hidden risks. C. A student solves math problems by strictly following formulas and logical reasoning. D. A student quickly guesses random answers without consideration during a timed quiz. 31. What is the author’s main purpose in writing this article? A. To describe how brains process external cues. B. To criticize the overuse of intuition in daily life. C. To compare conscious and subconscious thinking. D. To explain the scientific basis and value of intuition. D On Super Bowl Sunday, two teams take the field but only one will emerge victorious. In a presidential election, only one candidate can win enough votes to take the nation’s highest office. A zero-sum belief is the idea that for me to win, you must lose. However, psychologists have found that people tend to perceive non-zero-sum situations — such as the economy or classroom learning — as win-lose when they aren’t. The new study found that as people age, this tendency decreases. The University of Chicago research team also discovered that younger people today are even more likely to engage in zero-sum thinking than previous generations. According to psychologists, there is danger in perceiving a situation as competitive when it’s not. Immigrants are often perceived as hurting the economy or taking away jobs. “It is documented that this is really false. If anything, it’s exactly the opposite,” says study coauthor UChicago Professor Boaz Keysar. “Immigrants enlarge the pie, as opposed to taking away from others.” The team ran four experiments surveying nearly 2,500 participants split between 18-to 30-year-olds and 65-to 80-year-olds. Each rated their agreement with general statements, such as: “If somebody gets rich, someone has to get poor.” In fact, people are not ranked against each other. Technically, everyone at the company could receive a high rating. But younger people are more likely to see situations as zero-sum. One reason is they perceive resources as more scarce, shaped by competitive education, job, and housing markets. Older people, by comparison, are more positive thinkers and have a more abundant mindset. Exposing this bias is important, the research team says, because it’s key to accurately understanding the world. We also might be missing out on the potential for a win-win. If you’re worried about your own zero-sum thinking, there’s hope. Time is on your side. “If anything, it might be a reason to call your grandparent, call an older person in your life. Get advice from them, because they might offer a different perspective,” Olivieri says. 32. How does the author introduce the topic of zero-sum thinking? A. By giving age-based comparisons. B. By describing possible social effects. C. By citing familiar real-life examples. D. By presenting recent research findings. 33. Why does Professor Keysar mention immigrants? A. To highlight possible economic concerns. B. To clarify the critical role immigrants play. C. To show a wrong belief about immigrants. D. To compare job competition among groups. 34. How are young people influenced by competitive environments? A. They consider resources as limited. B. They gain a more positive outlook. C. They feel more pressure from others. D. They are more likely to avoid risks. 35. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Zero-Sum Beliefs Across Generations. B. Zero-Sum Thinking — I Win, You Lose. C. Younger People Show Less Zero-Sum Thinking. D. Listen to Grandma — Life’s not a Zero-Sum Game. 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。 Finding the right balance between screen time and other enriching activities can be difficult, especially with the appeal of interactive stories. The key is to think of these stories as a way to stir up new interests. Here are some tips for balancing screen time with interactive story learning. Setting Clear Boundaries Just like with any other activity, setting clear boundaries around screen time is essential. A predictable routine can help your child understand expectations and avoid power struggles. Consider setting specific times for interactive story sessions, and stick to them. ___36___ ___37___ Not all screen time is created equal. Look for interactive stories that are age-appropriate, educational, and engaging. They can offer a library of personalized stories that are designed to improve literacy skills and spark imagination. Making It a Shared Experience Interactive stories can be a wonderful way to connect with your child. Instead of simply handing them a device, sit down together and read the story aloud. ___38___ Ask open-ended questions to encourage critical thinking. Extending the Learning Offline The real magic happens when you extend the learning offline. After reading an interactive story about animals, visit the zoo or a local farm. After reading a story about space, visit a planetarium (天文馆) or build a rocket ship together. ___39___ Modeling Healthy Habits ___40___ Be mindful of your own screen time habits and model the behavior you want to see in your child. When you prioritize time for reading and connecting with others, you send a powerful message that these activities are important. A. Embracing New Activities B. Choosing Quality Content C. You can connect the digital world to the real one. D. Talk about the characters, the plot, and the themes. E. Parenting isn’t about perfection, it’s about progress. F. Children learn by watching the adults in their lives. G. Visual timers can be a helpful tool for younger children. 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, 从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Caring 17-year-old, Lauren Schroeder, was inspired to help bring healthy food to needy families in her community. When she was just 14, she volunteered at a local ____41____ to help fill boxes for people in need with canned and packaged food. She felt something was missing: fresh vegetables. “I thought it would be great to ____42____ that,” Lauren told the Washington Post about her motivation to grow and ____43____ homegrown produce. This ____44____ teen then told her parents of her desire to start a garden on their family farm. Initially, while proud of her daughter’s ____45____, Lauren’s mother, Katie, admitted to some ____46____, wondering how much work this would mean. Coming from a farming family, Lauren had some ____47____ with agriculture, but she had never tried growing ____48____ at scale (规模). She ____49____ plants online, checking the instructions on how to take care of each crop. She then secured a ____50____ from the National FFA Organization, which supports ____51____ education, to cover seeds (种子) and gardening supplies. And importantly, Lauren didn’t ____52____ from hard work. During Iowa’s hot and dry summers, she had to ____53____ her crops for around three hours daily. She also ____54____ checked for harmful insects, and bent down to pick her green bean crop, the most challenging vegetable to harvest in her opinion. With assistance from her family, Lauren has donated more than 7,000 pounds of homegrown produce in the past two years. She has also won the ____55____ of her community. 41. A. factory B. school C. shelter D. apartment 42. A. examine B. tolerate C. discover D. change 43. A. donate B. promote C. select D. process 44. A. honey-mouthed B. kind-hearted C. good-mannered D. open-minded 45. A. reputation B. hobby C. vision D. identity 46. A. mistakes B. truths C. regrets D. concerns 47. A. familiarity B. difficulty C. doubt D. satisfaction 48. A. fruits B. vegetables C. flowers D. trees 49. A. mentioned B. shared C. ranked D. researched 50. A. title B. place C. fund D. plan 51. A. agricultural B. cultural C. environmental D. special 52. A. fall off B. drop out C. shy away D. go back 53. A. gather B. water C. observe D. plant 54. A. frequently B. impatiently C. occasionally D. eventually 55. A. interest B. admiration C. fortune D. competition 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当单词或括号内所给单词的正确形式。 Volunteer service plays ____56____ extremely significant role in the growth of young people. It not only helps them learn new knowledge but also enables them ____57____ (develop) important skills. When students participate in activities like teaching children or cleaning parks, they have the chance to apply what they have learned in school, ____58____ makes their learning more meaningful and practical. Through volunteering, young people can improve their ____59____ (able) to communicate with others and serve as part of a team. ____60____ (face) various challenges during activities, they also learn how to solve problems creatively and scientifically. These experiences help them become much ____61____ (confident) than before. Research finds that students who volunteer ____62____ (regular) often perform better in their studies and daily life. Currently, a range of activities are organized, ____63____ (intend) for young people and the number of participants ____64____ (increase) gradually in the past few years. Moreover, volunteer service teaches young people to take responsibility ____65____ their community, providing necessary support, especially in areas where education and environmental protection are limited. Altogether, volunteer service brings people together and creates a more harmonious society. 第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 66. 假定你是李华，你校即将举办 20 周年校庆(20th anniversary)。你班外教 Peter提议同学们以“机器人+中华传统武术(martial arts)”为主题给校庆设计一个节目。现请你阐述你的设计，内容包括： 1.让机器人表演中华武术； 2.你对科技与传统文化融合的认识。 注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Peter and classmates, __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you! 第二节 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。 As a young child, I used to have no confidence in myself. Even when I was in the sixth grade, I still couldn’t ride a bike smoothly, a skill that many of my friends had mastered at a younger age. It made me feel like a slow learner, and the more I compared myself to others, the more I felt hopeless. However, my elder brother Bob, who was always my source of inspiration and support, noticed my problem. He believed that I could get over this challenge, and he offered to help me learn how to ride a bike. At first, I was doubtful, thinking that I couldn’t master it. But Bob’s trust in me finally convinced (说服) me. One day, we decided to go to a small slope (斜坡) near my home. Bob believed that it could make it easier for me to learn to ride. As we walked towards the slope, he kept encouraging me, “It’s not as hard as you think. You just need to get on and give it a try.” Once we reached the slope, Bob first explained the basic rules of riding a bike and the importance of keeping balance. Then he helped me onto the bike and gave me a gentle push. All at once, I felt the wind rushing past me as I started rolling down the slope. My heart was a mixture of excitement and fear. I couldn’t focus on keeping my balance or keeping the bike in the right direction so my first try ended in hitting into the bushes (灌木丛) beside the slope unluckily. It was too much pain. As I stood up from the ground, the thought of giving up came flooding my heart. 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。 Just at that moment, Bob rushed over. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ With such encouragement, I pulled myself together and biked again. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 崇仁一中2026年春季学期高一年级第三次阶段性英语作业 考试时间： 120分钟 满分：150分 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5 小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。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。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where does the conversation take place? A. At home. B. At a store. C. At a gym. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: I’m looking for a plain blue sweater. W: How about this one? M: Yes, that’s nice. Could I try it on? W: Certainly. The fitting rooms are over there. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man advise the woman to do? A. Have lunch first. B. Buy another T-shirt. C. Wear warmer clothes. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: Can I follow you through the forest? M: Yes, but change out of that T-shirt. The temperature there can be very low, so you need something better than that. W: OK. I’ll finish my lunch and then I’ll be ready. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the woman do next? A. Feed the pets. B. Get dressed. C. Call a taxi. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: Are you ready to go? W: Yeah, I’m all dressed. You can call a taxi now. I just need to feed the cats before we go. We’ll be back late, and I don’t want to leave them hungry. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How does the woman probably feel? A. Annoyed. B. Excited. C. Puzzled. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: Stop checking your work emails! We are in the middle of a family vacation! M: Okay! One more minute and I’ll switch it off. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers probably talking about? A. A book. B. A movie. C. A song. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: That was so good! I’m so glad I read the book first. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have understood most of the story. W: I agree. The music was also really good, and the acting, too. 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. What is the woman going to do? A. Have a class. B. Attend a meeting. C. Take an exam. 7. What is the woman interested in? A. Biochemistry. B. History. C. Medicine. 【答案】6. B 7. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Excuse me. Would you be able to tell me where the Emily Parker Hall is? I’m looking for the building where they’re holding the course information conference. M: Sure! You can follow me. What do you want to study? W: Well, if I get high enough grades on my school exams, I’m hoping to be accepted into the medical school. But if I don’t make it into medicine, I’ll probably choose modern science. What about you? M: Oh, I’m interested in history and biochemistry. But I’m not sure yet. 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. How does the woman like the soup? A. Sweet and sour. B. Hot and sour. C. Sweet and hot. 9. Who will clean up the kitchen? A. The woman. B. The man. C. The woman’s mom. 【答案】8. A 9. B 【解析】 【原文】M: We can start cooking our soup now. I cut up the chicken and vegetables. W: Great. This type of soup is from Thailand, so we’ll use coconut milk as the base. M: I’ve heard the food in Southeast Asia is quite hot. Do you want to add pepper? W: I’d like to make it sweet and sour instead. M: Do you have any lemon juice we can add? W: No. I’ll get some from my mom’s house now. Do we need anything else? M: I have everything. I’ll start cleaning the kitchen. We’ll be ready to cook when you get back. 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】 10. Why did the man stop going to the gym? A. He was too busy with his work. B. He disliked the exercise machines. C. He started exercising at home. 11. What is the man trying to do? A. Write for a magazine. B. Take videos of his exercise. C. Improve his running speed. 12. How often does the man lift weights? A. Twice a week. B. Three times a week. C. Every day. 【答案】10. C 11. C 12. B 【解析】 【原文】W: I don’t see you at the gym anymore. Have you been busy lately? M: I’m always busy, but that’s not the reason. I just found that it was easier to exercise at home. W: I understand. So what did you do? M: I purchased an exercise machine that allows me to do everything I need. It also came with an instructional video and a magazine I can subscribe to. W: Do you still run? M: Of course. I have started to record how fast I run around the park. Every day, I attempt to improve by at least one second. It is a great way to push myself. W: Do you work out more or less than before? M: I used to go to the gym twice a week. Now I run every day, and lift weights three times a week. 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】 13. When did Julie leave for Mexico? A. In June. B. In July. C. In August. 14. What did Julie like best about Mexico? A. The food. B. The people. C. The culture. 15. Which language can Tom speak besides English? A. Spanish. B. Chinese. C. French. 16. What will Tom probably do in August? A. Travel to California. B. Get a passport. C. Visit Mexico and China. 【答案】13. A 14. B 15. C 16. A 【解析】 【原文】M: Hi, Julie! How was your trip to Mexico? When did you get back? W: Hi, Tom! I returned a few days ago, on July 1st. I’ve stayed there for two weeks. It was amazing! M: Why do you say that? I’ve never been to Mexico, although I’d like to. W: Well, the people there were very friendly. I think that was my favorite thing about the place. They helped me with directions and recommended places to visit. And they were patient with me, even though I spoke Spanish slowly. M: That’s nice, because I have a hard time getting around. I can’t speak it at all. I learned French in high school. So what was Mexican culture like? W: It was wonderful! The food was delicious and not expensive. There were always events taking place, like parties and parades. The culture was very colorful. It was fun to participate. M: That sounds great. I’ll travel there sometime. I have a planned trip to California in August. I can’t leave the US, because I don’t have a passport yet. If I had one, I would like to visit China besides Mexico. W: I recommend it. China is a great country. 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】 17. How long will the lecture about ants last? A. 60 minutes. B. 45 minutes. C. 30 minutes. 18. Where will the film The Great Migration be shown? A. In Theater A. B. In Theater B. C. In Theater C. 19. What can visitors learn from Monica? A. How to protect their gardens from wildlife. B. How to attract wildlife to their gardens. C. How to take care of their gardens. 20. When will the visitors leave the Exhibition Room? A. At 2:00 pm. B. At 2:30 pm. C. At 3:00 pm. 【答案】17. A 18. C 19. B 20. C 【解析】 【原文】Hi, there, everybody, I’m Jane Smith and welcome to Animal World. Before you start your visit, I’d like to tell you about a few special events taking place here today. The first event is called The World of Ants, and it’s taking place this morning quite soon in the Insect House. Dr David Crocker is giving a lecture all about ants. It’s from 11 o’clock to 12 o’clock. At midday, there’s a film which is called The Great Migration. This is all about birds and how they move across continents and oceans. And it’s on in Theater C, which you can see here just behind me, just a little farther down the hall past Theater A and Theater B. It will last 45 minutes. The next event is called Encouraging Garden Wildlife and will take place in the Exhibition Room with Monica Chaddha. Monica will be showing you ways of encouraging animals, birds, and other wildlife to visit and live in your garden, such as how to place boxes for nests, and what food to put out for them. That’s at 2:30, so just after lunch, and will last half an hour. 第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题：每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A,B,C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A The Beginning of Spring (Li Chun) Li Chun, known as the Beginning of Spring, is a traditional Chinese solar term (节气) marking the start of spring in the lunar calendar. It holds great significance in Chinese culture and agriculture, showing nature comes back to life and the beginning of a new agricultural cycle. The Beginning of Summer (Li Xia) The Beginning of Summer will bring lots of rain and lead directly to the harvest. Thus an agricultural saying is that “no rain, no rice” and “no rain, we will hang up the hoe.” During this time, the hot weather would cause people to lose weight and become tired. It becomes the custom to weigh and drink tea as this is considered a guard against the hot weather. The Beginning of Autumn (Li Qiu) The start of Autumn shows that the fruitful season is coming. It is time to harvest crops. There is a saying: If it rains on the day of the Start of Autumn, a good harvest is expected. On the first day of the Start of Autumn, people will weigh themselves and compare their weight to what it was at the Start of Summer. If one has lost weight during the summer, then at the beginning of autumn, he or she needs to gain weight by eating a variety of tasty foods, especially meat. The Beginning of Winter (Li Dong) Li Dong means winter is coming. At the Start of Winter, there’s a tradition called “nourishing (滋养) the winter”. People in the past believed that as the weather gets cold, our bodies need more nourishment. A common way to do this is by eating lots of healthy foods like chicken, duck, and a special soup made with eight valuable Chinese herbs. 21. Which solar term marks the start of a new farming cycle? A. Li Chun. B. Li Xia. C. Li Qiu. D. Li Dong. 22. What do Li Xia and Li Qiu have in common? A. People feel tired. B. People need to lose weight. C. Rain is connected with a good harvest. D. They carry the spirit of new life. 23. What do people usually do at the Start of Winter according to the text? A. Drink tea. B. Get close to nature. C. Compare their weight. D. Have healthy foods. 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。本文介绍了中国传统节气中立春、立夏、立秋和立冬的相关信息，包括每个节气的意义、气候特点以及对应的习俗。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据The Beginning of Spring (Li Chun)部分“Li Chun, known as the Beginning of Spring...showing nature comes back to life and the beginning of a new agricultural cycle.(立春，被称为“春季的开端”……象征着大自然恢复生机，同时也标志着新的农业周期的开始。)”可知，立春标志着新的农业周期的开始。故选A。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据The Beginning of Summer (Li Xia)部分“The Beginning of Summer will bring lots of rain and lead directly to the harvest. Thus an agricultural saying is that “no rain, no rice” and “no rain, we will hang up the hoe.”(立夏时节会带来大量降雨，并且直接关系到庄稼的收成。因此有一句农谚说“立夏无雨，碓头无米”。)”以及The Beginning of Autumn (Li Qiu)部分“There is a saying: If it rains on the day of the Start of Autumn, a good harvest is expected.(有句谚语说：如果在立秋这天下雨，就预示着会有好收成。)”可知，立夏和立秋的共同之处是雨水都与丰收有关。故选C。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“At the Start of Winter, there’s a tradition called “nourishing (滋养) the winter”. People in the past believed that as the weather gets cold, our bodies need more nourishment. A common way to do this is by eating lots of healthy foods like chicken, duck, and a special soup made with eight valuable Chinese herbs. (立冬时节，有一项名为“补冬”的传统。过去，人们认为随着天气变冷，我们的身体需要更多的营养。一个常见的补冬方式是食用大量健康的食物，比如鸡肉、鸭肉，以及用八种珍贵中药材熬制的特制汤品。)”可知，在立冬时，人们通常会吃健康的食物来滋养身体。故选D。 B In Antarctica, my team really wanted to capture the moment when emperor penguin (企鹅) chicks jump into the ocean for their first swim. We had been in Antarctica for two months before it was time for these chicks to fledge. Fledging is when birds grow feathers that help them fly or, in the case of penguins, swim. Mom and Dad have headed out to sea for good, and the five-month-old chicks are realizing their parents aren’t coming back: They must hunt for themselves. So these penguin “teenagers” form little groups and start waddling (摇摆) toward the sea together. The young penguins look messy as they shed the soft feathers that keep them warm and grow out their adult swimming feathers. Each has a unique boy-band-style haircut. The penguins must walk about 15 miles from the home atop an enormous ice shelf to reach the water’s edge. We follow the birds from afar on snowmobiles. They crowd together at the end of the path and stare down like, “what’s that?” They’ve never seen the ocean before! To my amazement, I see several hundred chicks gather at the edge of a 50-foot ice cliff! They stand together for four hours, staring at the rough water below. Finally one chick steps in front of the others, waddles to the edge of the cliff and dives off the side. I watch in fear, afraid the bird won’t resurface in the water after the long fall. But then it makes it, back up! It swims farther out to sea, never looking back. At first the other penguins are like “Oh my gosh, what did Steve just do?” But then they realize it’s safe to jump. They begin to pour off the cliff, several little soft balls at a time. Some jump off stylishly, and others slip and fall backward. Some even flap their wings as if they’ll fly. This dive is their entrance into adulthood. They’ll swim out to sea and won’t return to the home for several years. How lucky we are to see this huge moment in their lives. 24. What does fledging mean for penguins? A. They’ll fly like other birds. B. They’ll look for their parents. C. They’ll look cooler than ever. D. They’ll live an independent life. 25. How does the author feel about the young penguins at the cliff? A. Frightened. B. Concerned. C. Exited. D. Confused. 26. Who does “Steve” in the last paragraph refer to? A. The father penguin. B. The author. C. The first penguin to dive. D. The author’s teammate. 27. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. Dive into Adulthood B. Legends of Penguins C. Scenery in Antarctica D. Adventures in Antarctica 【答案】24. D 25. B 26. C 27. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者团队在南极记录帝企鹅幼崽首次跳海游泳，见证它们步入成年这一重要时刻。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Fledging is when birds grow feathers that help them fly or, in the case of penguins, swim. Mom and Dad have headed out to sea for good, and the five-month-old chicks are realizing their parents aren’t coming back: They must hunt for themselves.(长羽是鸟类长出有助于它们飞翔的羽毛，对于企鹅来说，就是有助于它们游泳的羽毛。爸爸妈妈已经永远地出海了，五个月大的企鹅宝宝意识到它们的父母不会回来了：它们必须自己捕猎)”可知，对于企鹅来说，长羽意味着它们将独立生活。故选D。 【25题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“I watch in fear, afraid the bird won’t resurface in the water after the long fall. But then it makes it, back up!(我惊恐地看着，担心这只鸟在长时间坠落后不会再次浮出水面。但后来它成功了，又浮了上来!)”可知，作者对于在悬崖边上的小企鹅是担心的。故选B。 【26题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段中“Finally one chick steps in front of the others, waddles to the edge of the cliff and dives off the side.(最后，一只雏鸟走到其他雏鸟前面，摇摇摆摆地走到悬崖边，从侧面跳入水中)”及第三段中“At first the other penguins are like “Oh my gosh, what did Steve just do?” But then they realize it’s safe to jump.(一开始，其他企鹅会说：“哦，我的天哪，Steve刚刚做了什么？”但随后它们意识到跳下去是安全的)”可知，“Steve”指的是第一只跳水的企鹅。故选C。 【27题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段中“This dive is their entrance into adulthood. They’ll swim out to sea and won’t return to the home for several years. How lucky we are to see this huge moment in their lives.(这次跳水是它们进入成年的标志。它们将游向大海，几年内不会回家。我们很幸运能看到它们生命中的这个重要时刻)”可知，文章主要讲述的是作者在南极洲观察帝企鹅幼鸟第一次跳入海洋游泳的情景，展现了企鹅成长过程中的一个重要时刻。所以A项“Dive into Adulthood(跃入成年)”作为标题最合适。故选A。 C Most of us have some “gut feelings” that we can’t explain. For example, when we hunt for a new house, we might suddenly like it a lot or dislike it right away. Or when we meet new people, we make instant judgements on them without careful thought. Research done by Leeds University shows that these feelings, or intuitions, are real and we should take them seriously. According to the research, intuition is the result of the way our brains store, process and obtain information on a subconscious (潜意识的) level, and so is a real psychological phenomenon that needs further study to help us unlock its potential. There are many cases where intuition prevented major disasters, and cases of remarkable recoveries when doctors followed their gut feelings. Yet, science has historically questioned the concept of intuition, labelling it as “anti-scientific”. Through analysis of a wide range of research papers examining the phenomenon, researchers have concluded that intuition is the brain drawing on past experiences and external cues to decide — but one that happens so fast that the reaction is on a non-conscious level. All we’re aware of is a general feeling that something is right or wrong. Researchers believe that people usually experience true intuition when they are under severe time pressure or in a situation of information overload or acute danger, where conscious analysis of the situation may be difficult or impossible. They cite a Formula One driver, who once braked suddenly before a sharp U-turn without knowing why. This automatic reaction saved him from crashing into a pile of cars ahead, likely preventing a fatal accident. Though he couldn’t explain his urge to stop, it overrode his competitive drive to win. After psychologists showed the driver a video replay, he realized at that very moment the crowd wasn’t cheering as usual — they stood frozen, staring in the opposite direction as he approached the U-turn. That was the cue. He didn’t consciously process this, but he knew something was wrong and stopped in time. Researchers believe that all intuitive experiences are based on the automatic evaluation of such internal and external cues. They say that we clearly need both conscious and non - conscious thought processes, but neither is superior to the other. 28. What does the research from Leeds University indicate? A. Gut feelings are not reliable in daily life. B. People ought to trust their intuitive feelings. C. Intuition is just a random psychological response. D. Intuitive responses often lead to wrong decisions. 29. According to Paragraph 3, what can we infer about intuition? A. Intuition is a random guess with no logical basis. B. Intuition only works in life - threatening situations. C. Intuition relies on conscious analysis of visible dangers. D. Intuition involves subconscious processing of external cues. 30. Which of the following real-life situations best illustrates the application of intuition? A. A shopper picks a product simply because its package looks attractive. B. A firefighter suddenly reroutes a rescue mission after sensing some hidden risks. C. A student solves math problems by strictly following formulas and logical reasoning. D. A student quickly guesses random answers without consideration during a timed quiz. 31. What is the author’s main purpose in writing this article? A. To describe how brains process external cues. B. To criticize the overuse of intuition in daily life. C. To compare conscious and subconscious thinking. D. To explain the scientific basis and value of intuition. 【答案】28. B 29. D 30. B 31. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了利兹大学研究表明直觉真实存在且应被重视，其源于大脑潜意识处理信息，在紧急情况起作用，与有意识思考同等重要。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Research done by Leeds University shows that these feelings, or intuitions, are real and we should take them seriously. (利兹大学的研究表明，这些感受或直觉是真实存在的，我们应当认真对待它们。)”可知，利兹大学的研究结果表明人们应当相信自己的直觉感受。故选B。 【29题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Through analysis of a wide range of research papers examining the phenomenon, researchers have concluded that intuition is the brain drawing on past experiences and external cues to decide — but one that happens so fast that the reaction is on a non-conscious level. (通过对大量研究论文的分析（这些论文探讨了这一现象），研究人员得出结论：直觉是大脑依据过往经验和外部线索来做出判断的——但这种判断过程极其迅速，以至于反应是在无意识的层面上发生的。)”可知，感性认识涉及对外部信息的潜意识处理。故选D。 【30题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Researchers believe that people usually experience true intuition when they are under severe time pressure or in a situation of information overload or acute danger, where conscious analysis of the situation may be difficult or impossible. They cite a Formula One driver, who once braked suddenly before a sharp U-turn without knowing why. This automatic reaction saved him from crashing into a pile of cars ahead, likely preventing a fatal accident. (研究人员认为，人们在面临巨大时间压力、信息过载或极度危险的状况时，往往会产生真正的直觉。在这种情况下，对具体情况的理性分析可能变得困难或根本无法进行。他们举了一个一级方程式赛车手的例子，该车手曾在一次急转弯前突然刹车，但当时他并不知道原因。这种本能反应使他避免了撞上前方一堆汽车的危险，很可能避免了一场致命事故。)”可知，直觉是潜意识基于过往经验和外部线索快速反应，常出现在时间紧迫或危险情境中。而一名消防员在察觉到一些潜在危险后，突然改变了救援计划最能体现直觉的应用。故选B。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Most of us have some “gut feelings” that we can’t explain. For example, when we hunt for a new house, we might suddenly like it a lot or dislike it right away. Or when we meet new people, we make instant judgements on them without careful thought. Research done by Leeds University shows that these feelings, or intuitions, are real and we should take them seriously. (我们大多数人都有一些难以解释的“直觉感受”。比如，在寻找新房子时，我们可能会突然非常喜欢它或者立刻就讨厌它。又或者在遇到新朋友时，我们会未经深思就对对方立刻做出评价。利兹大学的研究表明，这些感受或直觉是真实存在的，我们应当认真对待它们。)”结合文章主要说明了利兹大学研究表明直觉真实存在且应被重视，其源于大脑潜意识处理信息，在紧急情况起作用，与有意识思考同等重要。可知，作者撰写这篇文章的主要目的是阐释直觉的科学依据及其价值。故选D。 D On Super Bowl Sunday, two teams take the field but only one will emerge victorious. In a presidential election, only one candidate can win enough votes to take the nation’s highest office. A zero-sum belief is the idea that for me to win, you must lose. However, psychologists have found that people tend to perceive non-zero-sum situations — such as the economy or classroom learning — as win-lose when they aren’t. The new study found that as people age, this tendency decreases. The University of Chicago research team also discovered that younger people today are even more likely to engage in zero-sum thinking than previous generations. According to psychologists, there is danger in perceiving a situation as competitive when it’s not. Immigrants are often perceived as hurting the economy or taking away jobs. “It is documented that this is really false. If anything, it’s exactly the opposite,” says study coauthor UChicago Professor Boaz Keysar. “Immigrants enlarge the pie, as opposed to taking away from others.” The team ran four experiments surveying nearly 2,500 participants split between 18-to 30-year-olds and 65-to 80-year-olds. Each rated their agreement with general statements, such as: “If somebody gets rich, someone has to get poor.” In fact, people are not ranked against each other. Technically, everyone at the company could receive a high rating. But younger people are more likely to see situations as zero-sum. One reason is they perceive resources as more scarce, shaped by competitive education, job, and housing markets. Older people, by comparison, are more positive thinkers and have a more abundant mindset. Exposing this bias is important, the research team says, because it’s key to accurately understanding the world. We also might be missing out on the potential for a win-win. If you’re worried about your own zero-sum thinking, there’s hope. Time is on your side. “If anything, it might be a reason to call your grandparent, call an older person in your life. Get advice from them, because they might offer a different perspective,” Olivieri says. 32. How does the author introduce the topic of zero-sum thinking? A. By giving age-based comparisons. B. By describing possible social effects. C. By citing familiar real-life examples. D. By presenting recent research findings. 33. Why does Professor Keysar mention immigrants? A. To highlight possible economic concerns. B. To clarify the critical role immigrants play. C. To show a wrong belief about immigrants. D. To compare job competition among groups. 34. How are young people influenced by competitive environments? A. They consider resources as limited. B. They gain a more positive outlook. C. They feel more pressure from others. D. They are more likely to avoid risks. 35. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Zero-Sum Beliefs Across Generations. B. Zero-Sum Thinking — I Win, You Lose. C. Younger People Show Less Zero-Sum Thinking. D. Listen to Grandma — Life’s not a Zero-Sum Game. 【答案】32. C 33. C 34. A 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是零和思维的代际差异：年轻人因资源稀缺感和竞争环境更易陷入零和思维，而老年人更倾向合作与丰裕心态。研究强调，纠正这一偏差对理解世界和实现双赢至关重要，并鼓励年轻人借鉴长辈的智慧以拓宽视野。 【32题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“On Super Bowl Sunday, two teams take the field but only one will emerge victorious. In a presidential election, only one candidate can win enough votes to take the nation’s highest office. A zero-sum belief is the idea that for me to win, you must lose.(超级碗周日，两支球队登场竞技，但最终只有一支能赢得胜利。总统大选中，也只有一位候选人能获得足够选票，登上国家最高职位。零和思维指的就是：若要我赢，你就必须输。)”可知，作者是通过列举熟悉的现实生活案例引入“零和思维”这一主题。故选C。 【33题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Immigrants are often perceived as hurting the economy or taking away jobs. “It is documented that this is really false. If anything, it’s exactly the opposite,” says study coauthor UChicago Professor Boaz Keysar. “Immigrants enlarge the pie, as opposed to taking away from others.”(例如，移民常被认为会损害经济或抢夺就业机会。“但事实恰恰相反，”研究合著者、芝加哥大学教授博阿兹·凯萨（Boaz Keysar）表示，“移民实际上是在‘做大蛋糕’，而非从他人手中夺取资源。”)”可知，Professor Keysar提到移民是为了揭示关于移民的错误观念。故选C。 【34题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“But younger people are more likely to see situations as zero-sum. One reason is they perceive resources as more scarce, shaped by competitive education, job, and housing markets.(但年轻人更易将情境视为零和博弈，原因之一是他们认为资源更为稀缺，这源于教育、就业和住房市场的激烈竞争。)”可知，年轻人认为资源是有限的。故选A。 【35题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是倒数第三段“But younger people are more likely to see situations as zero-sum. One reason is they perceive resources as more scarce, shaped by competitive education, job, and housing markets. Older people, by comparison, are more positive thinkers and have a more abundant mindset.(但年轻人更易将情境视为零和博弈，原因之一是他们认为资源更为稀缺，这源于教育、就业和住房市场的激烈竞争。相比之下，老年人更倾向积极思考，持有“资源丰裕”的心态。)”和最后一段“If you’re worried about your own zero-sum thinking, there’s hope. Time is on your side. “If anything, it might be a reason to call your grandparent, call an older person in your life. Get advice from them, because they might offer a different perspective,” Olivieri says.(若你担心自己存在零和思维，仍有转机——时间会站在你这边。“不妨给祖父母或身边的长辈打个电话，”研究者奥利维耶里（Olivieri）建议，“向他们寻求建议，因为他们或许能提供截然不同的视角。”)”可知，本文主要讲的是零和思维的代际差异：年轻人因资源稀缺感和竞争环境更易陷入零和思维，而老年人更倾向合作与丰裕心态。研究强调，纠正这一偏差对理解世界和实现双赢至关重要，并鼓励年轻人借鉴长辈的智慧以拓宽视野，因此最好的题目是D选项“Listen to Grandma — Life’s not a Zero-Sum Game.(听听奶奶的话——生活并非零和博弈。)”。故选D。 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。 Finding the right balance between screen time and other enriching activities can be difficult, especially with the appeal of interactive stories. The key is to think of these stories as a way to stir up new interests. Here are some tips for balancing screen time with interactive story learning. Setting Clear Boundaries Just like with any other activity, setting clear boundaries around screen time is essential. A predictable routine can help your child understand expectations and avoid power struggles. Consider setting specific times for interactive story sessions, and stick to them. ___36___ ___37___ Not all screen time is created equal. Look for interactive stories that are age-appropriate, educational, and engaging. They can offer a library of personalized stories that are designed to improve literacy skills and spark imagination. Making It a Shared Experience Interactive stories can be a wonderful way to connect with your child. Instead of simply handing them a device, sit down together and read the story aloud. ___38___ Ask open-ended questions to encourage critical thinking. Extending the Learning Offline The real magic happens when you extend the learning offline. After reading an interactive story about animals, visit the zoo or a local farm. After reading a story about space, visit a planetarium (天文馆) or build a rocket ship together. ___39___ Modeling Healthy Habits ___40___ Be mindful of your own screen time habits and model the behavior you want to see in your child. When you prioritize time for reading and connecting with others, you send a powerful message that these activities are important. A. Embracing New Activities B. Choosing Quality Content C. You can connect the digital world to the real one. D. Talk about the characters, the plot, and the themes. E. Parenting isn’t about perfection, it’s about progress. F. Children learn by watching the adults in their lives. G. Visual timers can be a helpful tool for younger children. 【答案】36. G 37. B 38. D 39. C 40. F 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章向家长介绍平衡屏幕时间与互动故事学习的策略：设定边界、精选优质内容、亲子共读讨论、延伸至线下活动，并以身作则，让数字阅读成为激发兴趣的桥梁而非负担。 【36题详解】 根据小标题Setting Clear Boundaries及上文“Just like with any other activity, setting clear boundaries around screen time is essential. A predictable routine can help your child understand expectations and avoid power struggles. Consider setting specific times for interactive story sessions, and stick to them.(就像进行任何其他活动一样，设定明确的屏幕使用时间限制是至关重要的。可预知的日常安排能帮助孩子理解规则预期，避免权力争夺。建议设定专门的互动故事时段，并严格执行)”可知，本段主要讲要和孩子约定看屏幕的时间规则。由此可知，G. Visual timers can be a helpful tool for younger children.(对于年幼的孩子来说，可视化的计时器会是一个很有用的工具)符合语境。故选G项。 【37题详解】 该空为段落小标题，应概括本段主要大意。根据下文“Not all screen time is created equal. Look for interactive stories that are age-appropriate, educational, and engaging. They can offer a library of personalized stories that are designed to improve literacy skills and spark imagination.(并非所有的屏幕使用时间都具有同等价值。要寻找适合年龄、具有教育意义且引人入胜的互动故事。它们可以提供一系列个性化的故事，旨在提高阅读能力并激发想象力。)”可知，本段主要讲给孩子看的读物要挑选优质内容。由此可知，B. Choosing Quality Content(选择优质内容)符合语境。故选B项。 【38题详解】 根据上文“Interactive stories can be a wonderful way to connect with your child. Instead of simply handing them a device, sit down together and read the story aloud.(互动式故事是一种与孩子建立联系的绝佳方式。不要只是把设备递给他们，而是和他们坐在一起，一起大声朗读故事)”及下文“Ask open-ended questions to encourage critical thinking.(提出开放式问题以激发他们的思考能力)”可知，本段建议家长和孩子共读，和孩子交流。由此可知，D. Talk about the characters, the plot, and the themes.(讨论其中的人物、情节和主题)符合语境。故选D项。 【39题详解】 根据上文“The real magic happens when you extend the learning offline. After reading an interactive story about animals, visit the zoo or a local farm. After reading a story about space, visit a planetarium (天文馆) or build a rocket ship together.(真正的神奇之处在于当你将学习延伸到线下时便会显现出来。在阅读了有关动物的互动故事后，去动物园或当地的农场参观一下。在阅读了有关太空的故事后，去天文馆参观或者一起建造火箭飞船)”可知，本段建议把电子阅读的内容和实际生活联系在一起。由此可知，C. You can connect the digital world to the real one.(你可以将数字世界与现实世界连接起来)符合语境。故选C项。 【40题详解】 根据小标题Modeling Healthy Habits及下文“Be mindful of your own screen time habits and model the behavior you want to see in your child. When you prioritize time for reading and connecting with others, you send a powerful message that these activities are important.(请留意自己使用电子设备的时间习惯，并以自己希望孩子看到的行为为榜样。当你优先安排阅读和与他人交流的时间时，你就向孩子传递了一个强有力的信息，即这些活动是重要的)”可知，本段主要建议在看电子产品问题上要以身作则，给孩子树立榜样。由此可知，F. Children learn by watching the adults in their lives.(孩子们通过观察生活中的成年人来学习)符合语境。故选F项。 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, 从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Caring 17-year-old, Lauren Schroeder, was inspired to help bring healthy food to needy families in her community. When she was just 14, she volunteered at a local ____41____ to help fill boxes for people in need with canned and packaged food. She felt something was missing: fresh vegetables. “I thought it would be great to ____42____ that,” Lauren told the Washington Post about her motivation to grow and ____43____ homegrown produce. This ____44____ teen then told her parents of her desire to start a garden on their family farm. Initially, while proud of her daughter’s ____45____, Lauren’s mother, Katie, admitted to some ____46____, wondering how much work this would mean. Coming from a farming family, Lauren had some ____47____ with agriculture, but she had never tried growing ____48____ at scale (规模). She ____49____ plants online, checking the instructions on how to take care of each crop. She then secured a ____50____ from the National FFA Organization, which supports ____51____ education, to cover seeds (种子) and gardening supplies. And importantly, Lauren didn’t ____52____ from hard work. During Iowa’s hot and dry summers, she had to ____53____ her crops for around three hours daily. She also ____54____ checked for harmful insects, and bent down to pick her green bean crop, the most challenging vegetable to harvest in her opinion. With assistance from her family, Lauren has donated more than 7,000 pounds of homegrown produce in the past two years. She has also won the ____55____ of her community. 41. A. factory B. school C. shelter D. apartment 42. A. examine B. tolerate C. discover D. change 43. A. donate B. promote C. select D. process 44. A. honey-mouthed B. kind-hearted C. good-mannered D. open-minded 45. A. reputation B. hobby C. vision D. identity 46. A. mistakes B. truths C. regrets D. concerns 47. A. familiarity B. difficulty C. doubt D. satisfaction 48. A. fruits B. vegetables C. flowers D. trees 49. A. mentioned B. shared C. ranked D. researched 50. A. title B. place C. fund D. plan 51. A. agricultural B. cultural C. environmental D. special 52. A. fall off B. drop out C. shy away D. go back 53. A. gather B. water C. observe D. plant 54. A. frequently B. impatiently C. occasionally D. eventually 55. A. interest B. admiration C. fortune D. competition 【答案】41. C 42. D 43. A 44. B 45. C 46. D 47. A 48. B 49. D 50. C 51. A 52. C 53. B 54. A 55. B 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述17岁女孩劳伦·施罗德为社区贫困家庭提供新鲜蔬菜，在家庭农场开辟菜园、克服困难并捐赠大量自产蔬菜的善举。 【41题详解】 考查名词。句意：当她只有14岁时，她在当地的一个收容所做志愿者，帮助为有需要的人装满装有罐头和包装食品的盒子。A. factory工厂；B. school学校；C. shelter收容所；D. apartment公寓。根据下文“help fill boxes for people in need with canned and packaged food”可知，能为有需要的人提供食物的地方应是收容所。 【42题详解】 考查动词。句意：“我认为改变这种情况会很棒，”劳伦在接受《华盛顿邮报》采访时谈到了她种植和捐赠自产农产品的动机。A. examine检查；B. tolerate忍受；C. discover发现；D. change改变。根据前文“She felt something was missing: fresh vegetables.”可知，劳伦想改变缺少新鲜蔬菜的现状。 【43题详解】 考查动词。句意：“我认为改变这种情况会很棒，”劳伦在接受《华盛顿邮报》采访时谈到了她种植和捐赠自产农产品的动机。A. donate捐赠；B. promote促进；C. select选择；D. process加工。根据后文“Lauren has donated more than 7,000 pounds of homegrown produce”可知，劳伦提到了种植并捐赠自产农产品。 【44题详解】 考查形容词。句意：然后这个心地善良的少女告诉父母她想在自家农场开辟一个菜园的愿望。A. honey-mouthed甜言蜜语的；B. kind-hearted心地善良的；C. good-mannered举止得体的；D. open-minded思想开放的。根据前文“Caring 17-year-old, Lauren Schroeder, was inspired to help bring healthy food to needy families in her community.”可知，劳伦是心地善良的。 【45题详解】 考查名词。句意：起初，虽然为女儿的愿景感到骄傲，但劳伦的母亲凯蒂承认有些担忧，想知道这意味着要做多少工作。A. reputation名声；B. hobby爱好；C. vision愿景、想法；D. identity身份。根据前文“her desire to start a garden on their family farm”可知，开辟菜园是劳伦的愿景。 【46题详解】 考查名词。句意：起初，虽然为女儿的愿景感到骄傲，但劳伦的母亲凯蒂承认有些担忧，想知道这意味着要做多少工作。A. mistakes错误；B. truths真相；C. regrets遗憾；D. concerns担忧。根据后文“wondering how much work this would mean”可知，母亲对工作量感到担忧。 【47题详解】 考查名词。句意：劳伦来自一个农民家庭，对农业有些熟悉，但她从未尝试过大规模种植蔬菜。A. familiarity熟悉；B. difficulty困难；C. doubt怀疑；D. satisfaction满意。根据上文“Coming from a farming family”可知，劳伦对农业应该是熟悉的。 【48题详解】 考查名词。句意：劳伦来自一个农民家庭，对农业有些熟悉，但她从未尝试过大规模种植蔬菜。A. fruits水果；B. vegetables蔬菜；C. flowers花；D. trees树。根据前文“She felt something was missing: fresh vegetables.”可知，劳伦想种植的是蔬菜。 【49题详解】 考查动词。句意：她在网上研究植物，查看如何照顾每种作物的说明。A. mentioned提到；B. shared分享；C. ranked排名；D. researched研究。根据下文“checking the instructions on how to take care of each crop”可知，劳伦在网上研究植物。 【50题详解】 考查名词。句意：然后她从National FFA Organization获得了一笔资金，该组织支持农业教育，用于支付种子和园艺用品的费用。A. title头衔；B. place地方；C. fund资金；D. plan计划。根据后文“to cover seeds and gardening supplies”可知，劳伦获得了一笔资金。 【51题详解】 考查形容词。句意：然后她从National FFA Organization获得了一笔资金，该组织支持农业教育，用于支付种子和园艺用品的费用。A. agricultural农业的；B. cultural文化的；C. environmental环境的；D. special特殊的。根据前文劳伦种植蔬菜、来自农民家庭，以及“to cover seeds and gardening supplies”可知，该组织支持的是农业教育。 【52题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：重要的是，劳伦没有回避艰苦的工作。A. fall off脱落；B. drop out辍学；C. shy away回避、退缩；D. go back返回。根据后文“During Iowa’s hot and dry summers, she had to water her crops for around three hours daily.”可知，劳伦没有回避艰苦的工作。 【53题详解】 考查动词。句意：在爱荷华州炎热干燥的夏天，她每天不得不给庄稼浇水大约三个小时。A. gather收集；B. water浇水；C. observe观察；D. plant种植。根据上文“hot and dry summers”可知，天气炎热，庄稼需要浇水。 【54题详解】 考查副词。句意：她还经常检查有害昆虫，弯腰采摘她认为最具挑战性获得收获的蔬菜——四季豆。A. frequently经常；B. impatiently不耐烦地；C. occasionally偶尔；D. eventually最终。根据前文劳伦认真对待种植工作，以及下文“checked for harmful insects”可知，她会经常检查蔬菜的病虫害情况。 【55题详解】 考查名词。句意：她也赢得了社区的赞赏。A. interest兴趣；B. admiration赞赏；C. fortune财富；D. competition竞争。根据前文“Lauren has donated more than 7,000 pounds of homegrown produce in the past two years.”可知，劳伦的善举会赢得社区的赞赏。 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当单词或括号内所给单词的正确形式。 Volunteer service plays ____56____ extremely significant role in the growth of young people. It not only helps them learn new knowledge but also enables them ____57____ (develop) important skills. When students participate in activities like teaching children or cleaning parks, they have the chance to apply what they have learned in school, ____58____ makes their learning more meaningful and practical. Through volunteering, young people can improve their ____59____ (able) to communicate with others and serve as part of a team. ____60____ (face) various challenges during activities, they also learn how to solve problems creatively and scientifically. These experiences help them become much ____61____ (confident) than before. Research finds that students who volunteer ____62____ (regular) often perform better in their studies and daily life. Currently, a range of activities are organized, ____63____ (intend) for young people and the number of participants ____64____ (increase) gradually in the past few years. Moreover, volunteer service teaches young people to take responsibility ____65____ their community, providing necessary support, especially in areas where education and environmental protection are limited. Altogether, volunteer service brings people together and creates a more harmonious society. 【答案】56. an 57. to develop 58. which 59. ability 60. Facing 61. more confident 62. regularly 63. intended 64. has increased 65. for 【解析】 【导语】本文主要阐述了志愿服务对青少年成长的重要意义。 【56题详解】 考查冠词。句意：志愿服务在青少年的成长过程中扮演着极其重要的角色。固定搭配play a role in意为“在……中起作用”，significant发音以辅音音素开头，需用不定冠词a修饰。 【57题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：它不仅帮助他们学习新知识，还能让他们培养重要的能力。固定搭配enable sb. to do sth.意为“使某人能够做某事”，空处需填动词不定式作宾语补足语。 【58题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：当学生参与支教儿童、清扫公园等活动时，他们有机会将在校所学知识付诸实践，这也让他们的学习变得更有意义、更具实用性。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是前面的句子，在定语从句中作主语，需用关系代词which引导。 【59题详解】 考查名词。句意：通过志愿服务，青少年能够提升与人沟通的能力，学会融入团队协作。空处作宾语，需填名词ability。 【60题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在活动中面对各种挑战时，他们也学会了如何创造性、科学性地解决问题。逻辑主语 they与face是主动关系，用现在分词facing作伴随状语，位于句首，首字母需大写。 【61题详解】 考查形容词比较级。句意：这些经历让他们变得比以往更加自信。空处需填形容词作表语，much修饰形容词比较级，空处需填more confident。 【62题详解】 考查副词。句意：研究发现，经常参与志愿活动的学生往往在学业和日常生活中表现更出色。修饰动词volunteer，需用副词regularly，作状语。 【63题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：目前，社会开展了各类面向青少年的志愿活动，参与人数在过去几年里也在逐步增长。固定搭配be intended for意为“专为……设计/面向……”，此处作后置定语，省略be动词，空处需填过去分词intended。 【64题详解】 考查动词时态。句意同上。空处作谓语，根据时间状语“in the past few years”可知，使用现在完成时，主语the number of participants表单数，谓语用has increased。 【65题详解】 考查介词。句意：此外，志愿服务教会青少年为所在社区承担责任，为社区提供必要支持，尤其是在教育和环保资源匮乏的地区。固定搭配take responsibility for意为“为……承担责任”，空处需填介词for。 第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 66. 假定你是李华，你校即将举办 20 周年校庆(20th anniversary)。你班外教 Peter提议同学们以“机器人+中华传统武术(martial arts)”为主题给校庆设计一个节目。现请你阐述你的设计，内容包括： 1.让机器人表演中华武术； 2.你对科技与传统文化融合的认识。 注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Peter and classmates, __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you! 【答案】Dear Peter and classmates, Thank you for this creative idea! I’m excited to share my design for our school’s 20th anniversary show. I propose we program several robots to perform a simplified Tai Chi routine. Their precise, synchronized movements can beautifully demonstrate the flow and strength of Chinese martial arts in a futuristic way. This fusion of technology and tradition, I believe, is incredibly meaningful. It not only makes our cultural heritage more accessible and appealing to younger generations but also showcases the spirit of innovation, breathing new life into ancient practices. It will surely be a memorable highlight! Thank you! 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生说明自己的设计，包括让机器人表演中华武术以及你对科技与传统文化融合的认识。 【详解】1.词汇积累 激动：excited→thrilled 提议：propose→put forward 吸引人的：appealing→attractive 有意义的：meaningful→significant 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Their precise, synchronized movements can beautifully demonstrate the flow and strength of Chinese martial arts in a futuristic way. 拓展句：Their precise, synchronized movements, which are performed in a futuristic way, can beautifully demonstrate the flow and strength of Chinese martial arts. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I propose we program several robots to perform a simplified Tai Chi routine.（运用了省略that的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】It not only makes our cultural heritage more accessible and appealing to younger generations but also showcases the spirit of innovation, breathing new life into ancient practices.（运用了现在分词作状语） 第二节 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。 As a young child, I used to have no confidence in myself. Even when I was in the sixth grade, I still couldn’t ride a bike smoothly, a skill that many of my friends had mastered at a younger age. It made me feel like a slow learner, and the more I compared myself to others, the more I felt hopeless. However, my elder brother Bob, who was always my source of inspiration and support, noticed my problem. He believed that I could get over this challenge, and he offered to help me learn how to ride a bike. At first, I was doubtful, thinking that I couldn’t master it. But Bob’s trust in me finally convinced (说服) me. One day, we decided to go to a small slope (斜坡) near my home. Bob believed that it could make it easier for me to learn to ride. As we walked towards the slope, he kept encouraging me, “It’s not as hard as you think. You just need to get on and give it a try.” Once we reached the slope, Bob first explained the basic rules of riding a bike and the importance of keeping balance. Then he helped me onto the bike and gave me a gentle push. All at once, I felt the wind rushing past me as I started rolling down the slope. My heart was a mixture of excitement and fear. I couldn’t focus on keeping my balance or keeping the bike in the right direction so my first try ended in hitting into the bushes (灌木丛) beside the slope unluckily. It was too much pain. As I stood up from the ground, the thought of giving up came flooding my heart. 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。 Just at that moment, Bob rushed over. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ With such encouragement, I pulled myself together and biked again. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: Just at that moment, Bob rushed over. “Are you OK?” He asked worriedly, helping me clean my clothes. I nodded, trying not to cry out. “Everyone falls when they’re learning to ride a bike. Just try again and you’ll make it.” He kept encouraging me. Then he picked up the bike, helping me push the bike onto the top of the slope. He prepared me for the second try, and said, “Just be more careful and focused. I’m sure you can do it.” With such encouragement, I pulled myself together and biked again. As I kept trying, I found that only by letting go of my nervousness could I keep my body balanced. The more relaxed I was, the farther I rode and the more confident I became. Finally I completely mastered the skill of riding a bike. As I turned the bike around and rode back up to Bob, I could see the pride in his eyes. Thanks to my great brother, I was able to ride a bike! It was he who helped me gain confidence in myself. 【解析】 【导语】文章以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者小时候因为缺乏自信而不会骑自行车，但在哥哥Bob的鼓励和帮助下，勇敢地迈出了学习骑自行车的第一步。初次尝试并不成功，甚至摔下来导致了疼痛，这让作者产生了放弃的念头。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段首句内容“就在这时，Bob冲了过来。”可知，第一段可描写Bob替作者整理衣服并鼓励她再次尝试的过程。 ②由第二段首句内容“在这样的鼓励下，我振作起来，再次骑上了自行车。”可知，第二段可描写作者成功学会了骑自行车以及对Bob的感谢。 2.续写线索：整理衣服——鼓励再次尝试——学会骑自行车——感谢 3.词汇激活 行为类 询问：ask/inquire 获得成功：make it/achieve success 帮助：help/assist 掌握：master/grasp 情绪类 担心地：worriedly/anxiously 放松的：relaxed/laxative 【点睛】[高分句型1] As I kept trying, I found that only by letting go of my nervousness could I keep my body balanced.（运用了as引导时间状语从句，that引导宾语从句） [高分句型2] It was he who helped me gain confidence in myself.（运用了强调句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $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ABC3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，每段对话仅读一遍。Test . one, text . one. I'm looking for a plane . blue sweater. How about this one? Yes, that's nice. Can I try them on? Certainly the fitting rooms are over there. Text, too. Can I follow . you through the forest? Yes, but change out of that t shirt. The temperature there can be very low, so you need something Better than that. Okay, i'll finish my lunch and then i'll be ready. Text three. are you . ready to go? Yeah, i'm all dressed. You can call a taxi. now. I just need to feed the cats before we go. We'll be back late, and I don't want to leave them hungry. Text for stop . checking your . work emails. We are in the middle of a family vacation . OK one more minute and i'll switch IT off. Text five. that was so good. I'm so glad I read the book first, otherwise I wouldn't have understood most . of the story. I agree, the music was also really good, and the acting too. 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，听第六段材料，回答第六、七题。Text six. excuse me. would you be able to tell me where the Emily Parker hall is? I'm looking for the building where they're holding the course . information conference. sure. You can follow me. What do you want to study? Well. if I get high enough grades on my school exams, i'm hoping to be accepted into the medical school. But if I don't make IT into medicine, i'll probably choose modern science. What about you? Oh, I am interested in history and biochemistry, but i'm not sure yet. Excuse me, would you be able to tell me where the Emily Parker hall is? I'm looking for the building where they're holding the course information conference. sure. You can follow me. What do you want to study? Well. if I get high enough grades on my school exams, i'm hoping to be accepted into the medical school. But if I don't make IT into medicine, i'll probably choose modern science. What about you? Oh, i'm interested in history and biochemistry, but i'm not sure yet. 听第七段材料，回答第八、九题。Text seven. we can start cooking . our soup now. I cut up the chicken and vegetables. great. This type of soup is from thailand, so we'll use coconut milk as the base. I've heard the food in southeast asia is quite hot. Do you want to add pepper? I'd like to make IT sweet and sour instead. Do you have any eleven juice . we can add? No, i'll get some . from my mom's house now. Do we need anything else? I have everything. I'll start cleaning. The kitchen will will be ready to cook. When you get back, we can start cooking our soup. Now I cut up the chicken and vegetables. great. This type of soup is from thailand, so we'll use coconut milk as the base. I've heard the food in southeast asia is quite hot. Do you want to add pepper? I'd like to make IT sweet and sour instead. Do you have any element juice . we can add? No, i'll get . some from my mom's house now. Do we need anything else? I have everything. I'll start cleaning the kitchen. We'll be ready to cook when you get back. 听第八段材料，回答第10至12题。Text eight. I don't see you at . the gym anymore. Have you been busy lately? I'm always busy, but that's not the reason. I just found that IT was easier to exercise at home. I understand. So what did you do? I purchased an exercise machine that allows me to do everything I need. IT also came with an instruction video and a magazine I can subscribe to. Do you still run? Of course. I ve started to record how fast I run around the park every day. I attempt to improve by at least one second. IT is a great way to push myself. Do you work out more or less than before? I used . to go to the gym twice a week. Now I run every day and lift weight three times a week. I don't see you at the gym anymore. Have you been busy lately? I'm always busy, but that's not the reason. I just found that IT was easier to exercise at home. I understand. So what did you do? I purchased an exercise machine that allows me to do everything I need. IT also came with an instruction video and a magazine I can subscribe to. Do you still run? Of course. I ve started to record how fast I run around the park every day. I attempt to improve by at least one second. IT is a great way to push myself. Do you work out more or less than before? I used . to go to the gym twice a week. Now I run every day and lift weight three times a week. 听第九段材料，回答第13至16题。Text nine hi, Julie. How was . your trip to mexico? When did you get back? Hi, tom. I returned a few days ago on july first. I've stayed there for two weeks. IT was amazing. Why do you save that? I've never been to mexico, although i'd like to. Well, the people there were very friendly. I think that was my favorite t thing about the place. They helped me with directions and recommended places to visit, and they were patient with me, even though I spoke spanish slowly. That's nice. I'd have a hard time getting around because I can't speak IT at all. I learned french in high school. So what was mexican culture like? IT was wonderful. The food was delicious and not expensive. There were always events taking place, like parties and parades. The culture was very colorful. IT was fun to participate. That sounds great. I'll travel there sometime. I have a planned trip to california in August. I can't leave the U. S. Because they don't have a passport yet. If I had one, I would like to visit china. Besides mexico. I recommend that china is a great country. Hi Julie. How was your trip to mexico? When did you get back? Hi tom. I returned a few days ago on july first. I've stayed there for two weeks. IT was amazing. Why do you say that i've never been to mexico? Although i'd like to, well. the people there were very friendly. I think that was my favorite thing about the place. They helped me with directions and recommended places to visit. And they were patient with me, even though I spoke spanish slowly. That's nice. I'd have a hard time getting around because I can't speak IT at all. I learned french in high school. So what was mexican culture like? IT was wonderful. The food was delicious and not expensive. There were always events taking place, like parties and parades. The culture was very colorful. IT was fun to participate. That sounds great. I'll travel there sometime. I have a planned trip to california in August. I can't leave the U. S. Because they don't have a passport yet. If I had one, I would like to visit china. Besides mexico. I recommend that china is a great country. 听第十段材料，回答第17至20题。Text ten hi there. everybody. I'm jane smith, and welcome to animal world. Before you start your visit, i'd like to tell you about a few special events taking place here today. The first event is called the world of ants, and it's taking place this morning quite soon. In the insect house, doctor David croker is giving a lecture all about ants. It's from eleven o'clock to twelve o'clock at midday. There is a film which is called the great migration. This is all about birds and how they move across continents and oceans. And it's on in theater sea, which you can see here just behind me, just a little father down the hall. Past theater AM, theater b. IT will last forty five minutes. The next event is called encouraging garden wildlife and will take place in the exhibition room with monarchia. Monica will be showing new ways of encouraging animals, birds and other wildlife to visit and live in your garden, such as how to place boxes for nests and what food to put out for them. That's at two thirty. So just after lunch and the last half . an hour. hi there, everybody. I'm jane smith, and welcome to animal world. Before you start your visit, i'd like to tell you about a few special events taking place here today. The first event is called the world of ants, and it's taking place this morning quite soon in the insect house, doctor David croker is giving a lecture all about ants. It's from eleven o'clock to twelve o'clock at midday. There is a film which is called the great migration. This is all about birds and how they move across continents and oceans. And it's on in theater c, which you can see here just behind me, just a little father down the hall, past theater a and theater b. IT will last forty five minutes. The next event is called encouraging garden wildlife and will take place in the exhibition room with monarchia. Monica will be showing new ways of encouraging animals, birds and other wildlife to visit and live in your garden, such as how to place boxes for nests and what food to put out for them. That's at two thirty, so just after lunch and will last half an hour.