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高二英语第三次月考 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the man do next? A. Fix some equipment. B. Fill in a form. C. Place an order. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man think of Susan? A. Helpful. B. Practical. C. Confident. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What event did the woman just attend? A. An art exhibition. B. A sports meet. C. A robot show. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a hotel. B. At an airport. C. On a plane. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers talking about? A. Office rules. B. A traffic jam. C. Street parking. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听下面一段对话，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 probable relationship between the two speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Workmates. C. Interviewer and interviewee. 7. What does Rebecca consider her best quality? A. Being social. B. Being independent. C. Being enthusiastic. 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. What does the woman do? A. A hotel clerk. B. A travel agent. C. A tour guide. 9. What is the man’s main concern? A. The price. B. The view. C. The meals. 10. Which hotel might the man book? A. The Winchester Hotel. B. The Royal Hotel. C. The Star Hotel. 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. What is Kelly expected to do at the event? A. Offer guidance. B. Train students. C. Organize activities. 12. Why is the woman advised to talk to Hwan? A. He has rich experience. B. He is the leader of the event. C. He is a new international student. 13. How does Kelly feel in the end? A. Nervous. B. Excited. C. Relieved. 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 did Edward collect? A. Chocolate wrappers. B. Music albums. C. Art works. 15. Where was Edward’s collection first shown? A. At a museum. B. On a TV program. C. In a university. 16. Why did Edward study art and design? A. He has artistic talent. B. He enjoyed creative work. C. He wanted to start a company. 17. How does Edward’s art study influence him? A. It improves his interpersonal skills. B. It deepens his insights into business. C. It contributes to his chocolate style. 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. What do the St Helena gumwood’s leaves look like? A. Umbrellas. B. Hands. C. Humans. 19. What posed a threat to the St Helena gumwood? A. New settlers. B. Wild animals. C. Other plants. 20. How did the gumwood manage to survive? A. They were protected by a company. B. They grew in hard-to-reach places. C. They were moved off the island. 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 Golden Pass line allows travelers in Switzerland to experience the beauty of the Alpine landscape in one scenic train journey. This makes it ideal for travelers to see the best of Switzerland in a limited time. The route used to include the Luzern to Interlaken Express, but that is now a separate trip. Route and Duration From Interlaken to Zweisimmen: about 1 hour 10 minutes From Zweisimmen to Montreux: about 1 hour 50 minutes Total Trip Time: about 3 to 3.5 hours, depending on connection Types of Trains The Golden Pass Panoramic train has huge panoramic (全景) windows and a few first-class VIP seats in the front. Sitting here, you’ll have the same view as the driver. The Golden Pass Belle Époque train offers a luxurious and historical feel. Golden Pass also operates a couple of themed trains. For the breathtaking scenery, to learn culinary (烹饪) history, to see live demonstrations, and of course, to sample chocolate or cheese, book a trip on the chocolate Train or the Cheese Train. Tickets Bookings for the Golden Pass Line can be made in person at the rail stations or on the Swiss Federal Railways website. However, if you wish to book your tickets well ahead of time, go to the booking page of Golden Pass Express: https://www.gpx.swiss/en/. You need to choose the style of car and train you wish to take, and then you can find any available seats on the dates you require. 21. How long does the journey from Interlaken to Montreux approximately take? A. 1 hour 10 minutes. B. 1 hour 50 minutes. C. 2 hours 30 minutes. D. 3 hours 20 minutes. 22. Which train will you choose if you want to share the driver’s view? A. The Golden Pass Panoramic train. B. The Golden Pass Belle Époque train. C. The Chocolate Train. D. The Cheese Train. 23. Where can you book Golden Pass tickets far in advance? A. On the themed trains. B. At the railway stations. C. On the Swiss Federal Railways website. D. On the Golden Pass Express website. B The paddle (桨) cuts through the water as Paralympian athlete Curtis McGrath pushes his canoe (皮划艇) forward. With each strong move, a quick flash of green and yellow Aboriginal art can be seen on the paddle — the special design for Australia’s Paralympic team. For McGrath, this pattern, called “The Journey”, carries deep meaning. It matches his own story, as he found strength in sports after losing his legs. It seems symbolic of the idea that talking can support recovering. Many people find it difficult to talk about serious illness or injury. Serious injuries, like McGrath’s, come with a complex range of emotions including anger, denial, and depression. But sharing such emotions and talking about injuries can help people to manage them. “For me, to have a good support network around me helped me get through those tough times,” McGrath said during an interview in 2018. Understandably, many people with serious injuries find it easier to talk with others going through the same or a similar experience. This can bring a fuller level of understanding that helps people live with their injury on practical and emotional levels. “Six months after I got hurt, I got to see people who’d been injured doing things that I didn’t think were possible,” says McGrath. Inspired, he tried a few sports before finding his passion for paracanoe that he took to the Invictus Games in London, 2014. His achievements in sports have seen him win multiple gold medals at the Paralympic Games and World Championships. McGrath has become a champion for people with a disability, and a motivational speaker. And he’s not afraid to openly discuss his suffering. “It’s important to remember that the hard times never last forever,” advises McGrath. “There’s someone out there that’s going through something similar. It’s your responsibility to reach out to talk and to see what you could be.” 24. Why does the author mention “The Journey” on McGrath’s paddle? A. To present his personal recovery story. B. To highlight the importance of team spirit. C. To show his pride as a Paralympian athlete. D. To explain the rules of Paralympic canoe design. 25. How can sharing emotions about serious injuries benefit people? A. It reduces their dependence on others. B. It saves them the cost of medical care. C. It increases their tolerance of injuries. D. It helps them get professional guidance. 26. What does McGrath advise people to do? A. Contain emotions. B. Take responsibility. C. Seek connections. D. Develop hobbies. 27. Which of the following can best describe Curtis McGrath? A. Curious and passionate. B. Strict and influential. C. Strong and independent. D. Open-hearted and inspiring. C City living has long been described as fast-paced. A study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology reveals that citizens in three major north-eastern U.S. cities — Boston, New York, and Philadelphia — are walking 15 percent faster than they did in 1980. They also found that fewer people are spending extra time in public spaces, with the number dropping by 14 percent over the past three decades. Co-author Arianna Salazar-Miranda said that the findings suggest a shift in how people use public spaces. She said, “When they start to function more like passageways than gathering spots, we risk losing cities’ ability to generate informal encounters that drive creativity, engagement, and community.” Ruth Conroy Dalton, a professor of architecture at Northumbria University in the UK, who was not involved in the study, said, “A rise in walking speed shortens the average street journey by about 13 percent, which means fewer seconds in which passerby interactions, eye contact, or simply ‘being present’ can occur.” Dalton added, “When the street itself gives you less to stop and look around, you tend to hurry through it even faster.” In the study, the researchers used machine learning to analyze the videos taken by urbanist William Whyte between 1978 and 1980 in New York City. In 2010, a research team led by sociologist Keith Hampton reproduced Whyte’s filming conditions, shooting updated videos from the same public locations at the same time of day. Among the findings was a drop in the number of people who joined groups after entering public spaces. As for the reasons, the researchers point to the rise of smartphones, which allow people to make plans digitally before stepping outside. Coffee culture may also be playing a role, drawing people away from sidewalks and into climate-controlled, Wi-Fi-equipped venues. The researchers hope their work will inform how cities design and redesign public areas, especially at a time when digital polarization is reshaping how people connect in real life. “Public space is such an important element of city life,” said co-author Salazar-Miranda. “The more we can keep improving public space, the more we can make our cities better places for people to come together.” 28. Why does the author mention the numbers in paragraph 1? A. To assess urban planning challenges. B. To demonstrate improved traffic efficiency. C. To highlight reduced social contact. D. To provide evidence for faster lifestyles. 29. What is the impact of faster walking speeds according to Dalton? A. It promotes physical exercise. B. It leads to more traffic accidents. C. It limits street social interactions. D. It causes less awareness of surroundings. 30. What method was employed to conduct the study? A. Surveys across multiple cities. B. Computer analysis of videos. C. Tracking walking behaviors. D. Comparing urban architecture. 31. What is the study expected to help people do? A. Improve public space design. B. Change modern urban lifestyle. C. Control digital communication. D. Preserve historical buildings. D Humans aren’t the only animals with hot tempers (脾气). In 2016, ecologist Kristen Cecala and a workmate saw black-bellied salamanders from Appalachian streams quickly jump at each other in a special box in the lab. Cecala says these small animals strongly defend their home area by biting their opponents to make them escape. The experiment was set up to test how rising temperatures would affect salamanders’ behavior. As it turned out, they were nearly four times as likely to act aggressively (好斗) at 25° Celsius, much warmer than their stream habitats. And studies show that many animals like monkeys and fish tend to get more aggressive at higher temperatures. As the planet warms due to climate change, rising temperatures could affect some species’ social structures and ecosystems. But the findings may also tell us something deeper about how heat affects animals physiologically and potentially reveal clues to increased violence and crime among humans in hot weather. One possible explanation for this heat-aggression link in cold-blooded animals is that warmth dials up the animals’ metabolism (代谢), using up more of their energy. This requires more calories, making animals more territorial to secure food. By contrast, warm-blooded animals may be less sensitive to these effects because they can cool their bodies through sweating. But the heat-aggression association has been documented in some monkeys, rats and dogs. Even for warm-blooded animals, warmth speeds metabolic rates, and calorie loss may be worsened by the energy needed to cool their bodies. When the priority is getting more calories, less energy may go toward maintaining social behaviors and managing aggression. There is indeed some evidence that heat can affect brain chemistry and connectivity, potentially leading to aggressive behavior, says environmental neuroscientist Kim Meidenbauer. “Uncomfortable, stressful heat affects a number of psychological and physiological processes that can lead to heightened aggression,” she says. While scientists investigate the underlying mechanisms and important questions such as whether aggression disappears once animals get used to heat, they’re also thinking about possible consequences of the heat-aggression relationship as the world warms. 32. What was the aim of the experiment on salamanders? A. To conclude how they behave in a stream. B. To prove that they become aggressive in heat. C. To find how they respond to rising temperatures. D. To figure out how they drive their opponents away. 33. What does the underlined phrase “dials up” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Balances. B. Boosts. C. Stops. D. Disturbs. 34. What is the probable reason for the heightened aggression in warm-blooded animals? A. They become more social. B. They fail to cool down. C. They prefer fighting in heat. D. They need more energy. 35. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Cold-blooded Animals’ Social Behavior B. Heat Increases Animal Aggression C. Temperature’s Effect on Human Crime D. Climate Change Influences Animals 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。 I retired two years ago, at age 71, from a career that was primarily writing, but also included teaching and consulting. For the past 20 years, I worked as a technical writer. I enjoyed my work as there was a lot of variety. ____36____ There was more repetition, and I was less interested in keeping up with new technologies as I got older. I felt I had saved enough money, and it was a good time to stop working. I was a little nervous when the first Monday of retirement came. I didn’t miss the work itself, but I do miss the interaction with co-workers. However, I was quite surprised by how easy the transition (转变) was. ____37____ I’m also busy with housework and managing my finances. I’ve done well financially since becoming a self-directed investor in 2010. ____38____ I then worked and saved consistently for the next 13 years. I don’t worry about my investments in retirement at all. ____39____ Although I don’t need to cut back on my expenses, I do try to be economical on daily expenses, such as food and personal items like clothes. ____40____ I socialize with family and friends, take courses at the University of Toronto, read about 50 books a year and enjoy watching classic films with my wife. My advice to others is that if you enjoy your work, keep doing it as long as you can — and as long as you’re allowed to. If work is a core part of your identity and you have few other interests, retirement could be a challenge. A. Retirement frees up energy of all kinds. B. After gently firing my advisor, I took charge. C. I play classical piano to engage my mind and body. D. However, I found it less enjoyable once I hit my 70s. E. I haven’t figured out where to find outlets for my energy. F. Some people work part-time to maintain social connections. G. They’re well-diversified and can weather any market storms. 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 While travelling, I always wore headphones to avoid small talks from strangers. But a(n) ____41____ with a gentle man on the flight back home changed my mind. Flying to see my mom, I was seated next to a ____42____ man with a warm smile. He asked whether I was going home. I said yes and ____43____ that I would be with mom for Christmas, the first without dad. His smile didn’t ____44____ but became soft. He nodded not with ____45____ but with recognition, “I lost my dad a few years ago.” At that moment, my fellow seatmate and I were ____46____ by shared experiences. He was all ears as I told him how my dad had been humorous and willing to ____47____, reminding us not everyone sees the world the same way. With such personality, a love of travel came ____48____ to my father. So, when I think of him, I immediately go somewhere sunny and warm in my mind. The power of that talk reshaped how I ____49____ my sadness. It is a companion that follows us everywhere, but through the ______50______ we share, our memories of loved ones have deepened while the sorrow of ______51______ them has softened. After that flight, I ______52______ before putting on my headphones and try to ______53______ the people around me. Not every seatmate may want to talk, and most people might not even ______54______. But some will, and I will be ______55______ to listen. 41. A. appointment B. conflict C. encounter D. negotiation 42. A. friendly B. serious C. lonely D. generous 43. A. shared B. declared C. admitted D. joked 44. A. return B. last C. disappear D. grow 45. A. satisfaction B. pity C. guilt D. delight 46. A. motivated B. bothered C. shocked D. bonded 47. A. listen B. help C. donate D. intervene 48. A. randomly B. naturally C. temporarily D. instantly 49. A. escape B. spread C. hide D. address 50. A. news B. notice C. stories D. updates 51. A. attending B. comforting C. accusing D. losing 52. A. relax B. test C. pause D. search 53. A. question B. inform C. entertain D. acknowledge 54. A. look up B. show off C. turn up D. back off 55. A. afraid B. ready C. hesitant D. nervous 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Engineers in China have completed a remarkable project. They have moved and returned a 7,500-ton historic building complex in Shanghai ____56____ the help of tiny robots. The project began in 2023, when an underground shopping center and subway lines were to be constructed beneath the Huayanli complex. ____57____ (build) in the 1920s, the three brick-and-wood structures are classic Shikumen buildings. This style mixes traditional Chinese courtyards with Western townhouse designs. In an effort to protect them, the buildings had to be relocated. The buildings were fragile (脆弱的) and the space was narrow, ____58____ made normal moving methods impossible. The engineers needed a more creative ____59____ (solve). First, they made 3D scans ____60____ (create) exact plans. Then, drilling robots cleared soil under the foundation. After that, 432 mini “walking” robots ____61____ (place) below. Together, they moved the buildings slowly. In total, ____62____ complex was shifted 48 meters west and 46 meters north. The foundation work completed, it was time to move the buildings back. Over the twenty days, the robots gradually inched the structures into place, ____63____ (finish) the task on June 7, 2025. With the buildings ____64____ (safe) returned, work on the underground project continues. It highlights that innovation and tradition can work together to safeguard the past for future _____65_____ (generation). 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，为响应“健康校园”倡议，上周你校举办了“无零食周”活动。请你给英文报写篇报道，内容包括： 1. 活动介绍； 2. 你的收获。 注意： 1. 词数80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Healthy Campus, Zero Snacks ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 Lily’s fingertips brushed over the brand-new fountain pen. It was silver-white with star-patterned marks. She had saved her pocket money for three months, skipping after-school milk teas and weekend movie tickets, just to buy it as a birthday gift for her deskmate, Ethan. Ethan always used a worn, paint-chipped old pen. When he wrote, its cap hung loosely. That was why Lily decided to buy him a special pen as a birthday gift and she had bought some wrapping paper and carefully wrapped it, picturing the surprise when Ethan got it. Soon, Ethan walked in, and she hurriedly hid it in one of her side pockets of her schoolbag, not knowing there was a hole at the bottom. On Ethan’s birthday, Lily’s heart sank when she suddenly forgot where she had exactly put the gift and failed to find it. Her hands moved quickly, emptying her schoolbag onto the desk — textbooks, notebooks, and worksheets spilled out in a messy pile. She searched through them wildly, her hope fading with each passing second. She dropped to her knees to check the dark space between her desk and the wall, looked under the classroom seats, and even carefully checked the trash can, but found nothing. At the moment, Ethan was turning his old pen between his fingers. “What are you looking for?” Ethan asked softly. “A pen.” When those two words slipped out of Lily’s lips, she suddenly froze — Ethan’s concern sent a brief thought of suspicion across her mind. Could it be... he had taken the pen by mistake? She didn’t want to let him know ahead of time. She had planned to send it as a surprise to the kind boy who always lent her erasers and helped her solve math problems whenever she was in need. The class bell rang and they kept silent but Lily’s mind was totally off the lesson. When class was over, Lily sat heavily in her seat. The classroom was filled with happy talks and laughter of her classmates, but she felt completely like an outsider. Just as she was clouded in her own disappointment, Ethan gently tapped her on the shoulder, pulling her from her thoughts. “Don’t be sad. Let’s look for it together.” Ethan said with a smile. 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。 Following Ethan’s suggestion, they went to the lost-and-found office together. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Just then, Lily handed the pen to Ethan. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 高二英语第三次月考 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the man do next? A. Fix some equipment. B. Fill in a form. C. Place an order. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: Hi Jane, you mentioned that we might need some new equipment for the office. W: Absolutely. What we’ve got is too old and much of it is faulty. M: I’ll just get a request form and write down what we need. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man think of Susan? A. Helpful. B. Practical. C. Confident. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: Who’s your advisor? M: Susan Day. She’s been great. Aside from the fact that she’s a good professor, she’s been helping me out a lot with my research. She just thinks the research has practical value. That gives me confidence. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What event did the woman just attend? A. An art exhibition. B. A sports meet. C. A robot show. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: I’ve just come from the exhibition on the school playground. You could really tell how much the children enjoyed designing the robots. M: You bet. It’s a great event to develop kids’ creativity. W: The kids built all the robots themselves. It’s amazing how smoothly the robots performed specific tasks. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a hotel. B. At an airport. C. On a plane. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: Mr. Johnson, I’m afraid you need to check in your bag. It’s too big. M: Are you sure? It’s a standard carry-on size. W: On most planes it would be, but the plane to Memphis is only a 70-seater and has limited space. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers talking about? A. Office rules. B. A traffic jam. C. Street parking. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: Most of the areas around the office building are no parking zones, but I saw a bunch of cars on south street. W: They’re not supposed to be there. It’s technically illegal and they will get ticketed. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听下面一段对话，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 probable relationship between the two speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Workmates. C. Interviewer and interviewee. 7. What does Rebecca consider her best quality? A. Being social. B. Being independent. C. Being enthusiastic. 【答案】6. C 7. C 【解析】 【原文】M: Okay, Rebecca, now that I have a good idea of your work and academic background, what would you like to tell me about yourself as a person? W: Well, Mr. Parsons, I’m really focused and hardworking. I think my academic results prove this. M: Yes, that’s true. But how about your other personal qualities? W: Well, I believe I’m a good team player, but I can also work well independently. M: What would you say is your best quality? W: That’s a tough question, but I would say that I’m really passionate about journalism and my career. 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. What does the woman do? A. A hotel clerk. B. A travel agent. C. A tour guide. 9. What is the man’s main concern? A. The price. B. The view. C. The meals. 10. Which hotel might the man book? A. The Winchester Hotel. B. The Royal Hotel. C. The Star Hotel. 【答案】8. B 9. C 10. B 【解析】 【原文】W: Good afternoon, how may I assist you today? M: Hi, I’m planning a group visit and I was wondering if you could help me decide which hotel to book. I have narrowed it down to either the Winchester Hotel, the Royal hotel or the Star hotel. W: I would be happy to help. If you want to book online. The Star hotel offers online booking at no extra charge and has sea view rooms available. M: I will consider that. And we will be on a tight schedule so we won’t have much time to go out for meals. Which hotels serve food? W: The Star hotel and the Winchester hotel only offer a basic breakfast. For a full restaurant and room service, the Royal hotel is your best bet. M: Oh, wonderful. 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. What is Kelly expected to do at the event? A. Offer guidance. B. Train students. C. Organize activities. 12. Why is the woman advised to talk to Hwan? A. He has rich experience. B. He is the leader of the event. C. He is a new international student. 13. How does Kelly feel in the end? A. Nervous. B. Excited. C. Relieved. 【答案】11. A 12. A 13. C 【解析】 【原文】M: Kelly, there is a social event for all of the new international students this Friday night. Is there any chance you could help out? W: Sure, James, what do you want me to do? M: You really just need to be here to talk to the students and give helpful suggestions about the program. You know, things like the classes we offer, student housing and social activities. W: I don’t mean to be rude, but I feel uneasy about that. I really don’t know very much about the program yet, since I just started last week. M: Yes, I understand. But you could talk to Hwan before the event. He has been working here for several years and was once an international student in the program himself. He can tell you what questions students are likely to ask. Would that make you feel more comfortable? W: Definitely. Thank you. 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 did Edward collect? A. Chocolate wrappers. B. Music albums. C. Art works. 15. Where was Edward’s collection first shown? A. At a museum. B. On a TV program. C. In a university. 16. Why did Edward study art and design? A. He has artistic talent. B. He enjoyed creative work. C. He wanted to start a company. 17. How does Edward’s art study influence him? A. It improves his interpersonal skills. B. It deepens his insights into business. C. It contributes to his chocolate style. 【答案】14. A 15. A 16. B 17. C 【解析】 【原文】W: With us today is master chocolate maker Edward Yardley. How did you become so fascinated by chocolate, Edward? M: Well, like every child, I loved chocolate. I started keeping the different papers the chocolate was wrapped in and soon had several albums. W: Really? So how did that lead to something more serious? M: A local museum was planning to have an exhibition of unusual hobbies, and my mom told them about my collection. They wanted to display it. I was very proud and realized that chocolate must be something very special. Later, my wrappers even appeared on a local TV program. W: Well, that’s amazing. Did you study chocolate making at university? M: No, I actually studied art and design. I don’t think I was a talented artist, but I wanted to create things with my hands. W: And has that artistic background influenced your chocolate making in any way? M: I haven’t used the artistic skills directly. However, I can see the style I developed at university in many chocolates I create today. 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. What do the St Helena gumwood’s leaves look like? A. Umbrellas. B. Hands. C. Humans. 19. What posed a threat to the St Helena gumwood? A. New settlers. B. Wild animals. C. Other plants. 20. How did the gumwood manage to survive? A. They were protected by a company. B. They grew in hard-to-reach places. C. They were moved off the island. 【答案】18. B 19. A 20. B 【解析】 【原文】 M: Today, I’m going to talk about a tree called the St. Helena gumwood, which is one of the 10 rarest trees on the planet. It is found only in specific areas of St. Helena, an island in the South Atlantic Ocean. The St. Helena gumwood has a very interesting appearance. Its trunk bends and its branches form umbrella-like shapes. It has many leaves, which grow in bunches in the shape of hands. It takes each tree around 30 years to reach its full height of about eight meters. The tree hasn’t always been so rare. Problems began when a trading company first settled there. The island’s newcomers used the trees for fuel, but the goats they brought with them caused even greater damage. They fed on the young trees, stopping them from being able to develop fully. Fortunately, some trees survived. Although other plants were starting to take over the tree’s habitat. Some trees were growing out of the cracks of rock walls. These were the only trees that were not affected, and so the gumwood didn’t disappear from the island completely. 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 Golden Pass line allows travelers in Switzerland to experience the beauty of the Alpine landscape in one scenic train journey. This makes it ideal for travelers to see the best of Switzerland in a limited time. The route used to include the Luzern to Interlaken Express, but that is now a separate trip. Route and Duration From Interlaken to Zweisimmen: about 1 hour 10 minutes From Zweisimmen to Montreux: about 1 hour 50 minutes Total Trip Time: about 3 to 3.5 hours, depending on connection Types of Trains The Golden Pass Panoramic train has huge panoramic (全景) windows and a few first-class VIP seats in the front. Sitting here, you’ll have the same view as the driver. The Golden Pass Belle Époque train offers a luxurious and historical feel. Golden Pass also operates a couple of themed trains. For the breathtaking scenery, to learn culinary (烹饪) history, to see live demonstrations, and of course, to sample chocolate or cheese, book a trip on the chocolate Train or the Cheese Train. Tickets Bookings for the Golden Pass Line can be made in person at the rail stations or on the Swiss Federal Railways website. However, if you wish to book your tickets well ahead of time, go to the booking page of Golden Pass Express: https://www.gpx.swiss/en/. You need to choose the style of car and train you wish to take, and then you can find any available seats on the dates you require. 21. How long does the journey from Interlaken to Montreux approximately take? A. 1 hour 10 minutes. B. 1 hour 50 minutes. C. 2 hours 30 minutes. D. 3 hours 20 minutes. 22. Which train will you choose if you want to share the driver’s view? A. The Golden Pass Panoramic train. B. The Golden Pass Belle Époque train. C. The Chocolate Train. D. The Cheese Train. 23. Where can you book Golden Pass tickets far in advance? A. On the themed trains. B. At the railway stations. C. On the Swiss Federal Railways website. D. On the Golden Pass Express website. 【答案】21. D 22. A 23. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。瑞士黄金列车线能让游客在一趟旅程中领略阿尔卑斯风光，含因特拉肯到蒙特勒等路段（总时长3到3.5小时），有全景、复古及主题列车，可在车站、瑞铁官网或黄金列车快线官网订票。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据Route and Duration部分“Total Trip Time: about 3 to 3.5 hours, depending on connection(总行程时间：约3至3.5小时，具体时长取决于中途换乘情况)”可知，从因特拉肯到蒙特勒的行程大约需要3小时20分钟。故选D。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据Types of Trains部分“The Golden Pass Panoramic train has huge panoramic (全景) windows and a few first-class VIP seats in the front. Sitting here, you’ll have the same view as the driver.(“黄金通道全景列车”拥有巨大的全景车窗，车头位置还设有几排头等舱贵宾座位。坐在这里，您将与司机拥有相同的视野)”可知，如果您想欣赏司机的视角，您会选择黄金通道全景列车。故选A。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“However, if you wish to book your tickets well ahead of time, go to the booking page of Golden Pass Express: https://www.gpx.swiss/en/.(不过，如果您希望提前预订车票，可以前往“黄金通途快车”的预订页面：https://www.gpx.swiss/en/)”可知，在“黄金通途”官方网站上可以提前预订“黄金通途”车票。故选D。 B The paddle (桨) cuts through the water as Paralympian athlete Curtis McGrath pushes his canoe (皮划艇) forward. With each strong move, a quick flash of green and yellow Aboriginal art can be seen on the paddle — the special design for Australia’s Paralympic team. For McGrath, this pattern, called “The Journey”, carries deep meaning. It matches his own story, as he found strength in sports after losing his legs. It seems symbolic of the idea that talking can support recovering. Many people find it difficult to talk about serious illness or injury. Serious injuries, like McGrath’s, come with a complex range of emotions including anger, denial, and depression. But sharing such emotions and talking about injuries can help people to manage them. “For me, to have a good support network around me helped me get through those tough times,” McGrath said during an interview in 2018. Understandably, many people with serious injuries find it easier to talk with others going through the same or a similar experience. This can bring a fuller level of understanding that helps people live with their injury on practical and emotional levels. “Six months after I got hurt, I got to see people who’d been injured doing things that I didn’t think were possible,” says McGrath. Inspired, he tried a few sports before finding his passion for paracanoe that he took to the Invictus Games in London, 2014. His achievements in sports have seen him win multiple gold medals at the Paralympic Games and World Championships. McGrath has become a champion for people with a disability, and a motivational speaker. And he’s not afraid to openly discuss his suffering. “It’s important to remember that the hard times never last forever,” advises McGrath. “There’s someone out there that’s going through something similar. It’s your responsibility to reach out to talk and to see what you could be.” 24. Why does the author mention “The Journey” on McGrath’s paddle? A. To present his personal recovery story. B. To highlight the importance of team spirit. C. To show his pride as a Paralympian athlete. D. To explain the rules of Paralympic canoe design. 25. How can sharing emotions about serious injuries benefit people? A. It reduces their dependence on others. B. It saves them the cost of medical care. C. It increases their tolerance of injuries. D. It helps them get professional guidance. 26. What does McGrath advise people to do? A. Contain emotions. B. Take responsibility. C. Seek connections. D. Develop hobbies. 27. Which of the following can best describe Curtis McGrath? A. Curious and passionate. B. Strict and influential. C. Strong and independent. D. Open-hearted and inspiring. 【答案】24. A 25. C 26. C 27. D 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了残奥运动员Curtis McGrath在失去双腿后依靠体育运动走出伤痛、成为皮划艇冠军的经历，同时他以励志演讲者身份鼓励受伤人群主动沟通、寻找联结。 【24题详解】 推理判断题。根据原文第一段“For McGrath, this pattern, called “The Journey”, carries deep meaning. It matches his own story, as he found strength in sports after losing his legs. (对McGrath而言，这款名为《人生征途》的图案蕴含着深远的意义。它契合他自身的经历，他在失去双腿后从体育运动中汲取了力量。)”可知，作者提及船桨上“The Journey”图案是为了展现他个人的康复经历。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据原文第三段“This can bring a fuller level of understanding that helps people live with their injury on practical and emotional levels. (这能带来更深层次的理解，帮助人们从实际和情绪层面坦然面对伤病。)”可知，倾诉受伤后的情绪能够提升人们对伤病的承受力。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据原文第五段“It’s your responsibility to reach out to talk and to see what you could be. (主动伸出手去交流、探寻自身潜能是你的责任。)”可知，McGrath建议人们主动建立联系、与人沟通。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据原文第五段“And he’s not afraid to openly discuss his suffering. (他毫不避讳地坦然讲述自己的痛苦经历。)”以及“McGrath has become a champion for people with a disability, and a motivational speaker. (McGrath成为残障人士的榜样，还是一名励志演说家。)”可知，他心胸豁达且能够鼓舞他人。 C City living has long been described as fast-paced. A study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology reveals that citizens in three major north-eastern U.S. cities — Boston, New York, and Philadelphia — are walking 15 percent faster than they did in 1980. They also found that fewer people are spending extra time in public spaces, with the number dropping by 14 percent over the past three decades. Co-author Arianna Salazar-Miranda said that the findings suggest a shift in how people use public spaces. She said, “When they start to function more like passageways than gathering spots, we risk losing cities’ ability to generate informal encounters that drive creativity, engagement, and community.” Ruth Conroy Dalton, a professor of architecture at Northumbria University in the UK, who was not involved in the study, said, “A rise in walking speed shortens the average street journey by about 13 percent, which means fewer seconds in which passerby interactions, eye contact, or simply ‘being present’ can occur.” Dalton added, “When the street itself gives you less to stop and look around, you tend to hurry through it even faster.” In the study, the researchers used machine learning to analyze the videos taken by urbanist William Whyte between 1978 and 1980 in New York City. In 2010, a research team led by sociologist Keith Hampton reproduced Whyte’s filming conditions, shooting updated videos from the same public locations at the same time of day. Among the findings was a drop in the number of people who joined groups after entering public spaces. As for the reasons, the researchers point to the rise of smartphones, which allow people to make plans digitally before stepping outside. Coffee culture may also be playing a role, drawing people away from sidewalks and into climate-controlled, Wi-Fi-equipped venues. The researchers hope their work will inform how cities design and redesign public areas, especially at a time when digital polarization is reshaping how people connect in real life. “Public space is such an important element of city life,” said co-author Salazar-Miranda. “The more we can keep improving public space, the more we can make our cities better places for people to come together.” 28. Why does the author mention the numbers in paragraph 1? A. To assess urban planning challenges. B. To demonstrate improved traffic efficiency. C. To highlight reduced social contact. D. To provide evidence for faster lifestyles. 29. What is the impact of faster walking speeds according to Dalton? A. It promotes physical exercise. B. It leads to more traffic accidents. C. It limits street social interactions. D. It causes less awareness of surroundings. 30. What method was employed to conduct the study? A. Surveys across multiple cities. B. Computer analysis of videos. C. Tracking walking behaviors. D. Comparing urban architecture. 31. What is the study expected to help people do? A. Improve public space design. B. Change modern urban lifestyle. C. Control digital communication. D. Preserve historical buildings. 【答案】28. D 29. C 30. B 31. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了麻省理工学院的一项研究，该研究发现美国东北部三大城市居民步行速度加快，在公共场所停留时间减少，进而探讨了这一现象背后的原因及影响，并希望研究结果能为城市公共空间设计提供参考。 【28题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“City living has long been described as fast-paced. A study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology reveals that citizens in three major north-eastern U.S. cities — Boston, New York, and Philadelphia — are walking 15 percent faster than they did in 1980. They also found that fewer people are spending extra time in public spaces, with the number dropping by 14 percent over the past three decades.(城市生活一直被描述为快节奏的。麻省理工学院的一项研究显示，美国东北部三大城市——波士顿、纽约和费城的居民步行速度比1980年快了15%。他们还发现，在过去三十年里，在公共场所花费额外时间的人越来越少，人数下降了14%)”可知，作者提到这些数字是为了说明城市生活节奏加快，为更快的生活方式提供证据。故选D项。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Ruth Conroy Dalton, a professor of architecture at Northumbria University in the UK, who was not involved in the study, said, “A rise in walking speed shortens the average street journey by about 13 percent, which means fewer seconds in which passerby interactions, eye contact, or simply ‘being present’ can occur.”(英国诺森比亚大学建筑学教授Ruth Conroy Dalton(未参与该项研究)指出：“步行速度的提升使平均街道行程缩短约13%，这意味着可供路人互动、眼神交流或单纯‘在场感知’的时间秒数相应减少。”)”可知，Dalton认为步行速度的提高限制了街道上的社交互动。故选C项。 【30题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“In the study, the researchers used machine learning to analyze the videos taken by urbanist William Whyte between 1978 and 1980 in New York City. In 2010, a research team led by sociologist Keith Hampton reproduced Whyte’s filming conditions, shooting updated videos from the same public locations at the same time of day.(在这项研究中，研究人员使用机器学习分析了城市学家William Whyte在1978年至1980年间在纽约市拍摄的视频。2010年，由社会学家Keith Hampton领导的一个研究小组重现了Whyte的拍摄条件，在一天中的同一时间从同一公共地点拍摄了最新的视频)”可知，这项研究采用的方法是对视频进行计算机分析。故选B项。 【31题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“The researchers hope their work will inform how cities design and redesign public areas, especially at a time when digital polarization is reshaping how people connect in real life.(研究人员希望他们的工作能够为城市如何设计和重新设计公共区域提供参考，尤其是在数字两极分化正在重塑人们在现实生活中联系方式的时代)”可知，这项研究有望帮助人们改善公共空间设计。故选A项。 D Humans aren’t the only animals with hot tempers (脾气). In 2016, ecologist Kristen Cecala and a workmate saw black-bellied salamanders from Appalachian streams quickly jump at each other in a special box in the lab. Cecala says these small animals strongly defend their home area by biting their opponents to make them escape. The experiment was set up to test how rising temperatures would affect salamanders’ behavior. As it turned out, they were nearly four times as likely to act aggressively (好斗) at 25° Celsius, much warmer than their stream habitats. And studies show that many animals like monkeys and fish tend to get more aggressive at higher temperatures. As the planet warms due to climate change, rising temperatures could affect some species’ social structures and ecosystems. But the findings may also tell us something deeper about how heat affects animals physiologically and potentially reveal clues to increased violence and crime among humans in hot weather. One possible explanation for this heat-aggression link in cold-blooded animals is that warmth dials up the animals’ metabolism (代谢), using up more of their energy. This requires more calories, making animals more territorial to secure food. By contrast, warm-blooded animals may be less sensitive to these effects because they can cool their bodies through sweating. But the heat-aggression association has been documented in some monkeys, rats and dogs. Even for warm-blooded animals, warmth speeds metabolic rates, and calorie loss may be worsened by the energy needed to cool their bodies. When the priority is getting more calories, less energy may go toward maintaining social behaviors and managing aggression. There is indeed some evidence that heat can affect brain chemistry and connectivity, potentially leading to aggressive behavior, says environmental neuroscientist Kim Meidenbauer. “Uncomfortable, stressful heat affects a number of psychological and physiological processes that can lead to heightened aggression,” she says. While scientists investigate the underlying mechanisms and important questions such as whether aggression disappears once animals get used to heat, they’re also thinking about possible consequences of the heat-aggression relationship as the world warms. 32. What was the aim of the experiment on salamanders? A. To conclude how they behave in a stream. B. To prove that they become aggressive in heat. C. To find how they respond to rising temperatures. D. To figure out how they drive their opponents away. 33. What does the underlined phrase “dials up” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Balances. B. Boosts. C. Stops. D. Disturbs. 34. What is the probable reason for the heightened aggression in warm-blooded animals? A. They become more social. B. They fail to cool down. C. They prefer fighting in heat. D. They need more energy. 35. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Cold-blooded Animals’ Social Behavior B. Heat Increases Animal Aggression C. Temperature’s Effect on Human Crime D. Climate Change Influences Animals 【答案】32. C 33. B 34. D 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍气候变暖导致气温升高，使多种动物攻击性增强的现象、原因及潜在影响。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The experiment was set up to test how rising temperatures would affect salamanders’ behavior.(该实验旨在测试气温上升会如何影响蝾螈的行为。)”可知，实验的目的是探究蝾螈对气温上升的反应。故选C项。 【33题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第四段中的“warmth dials up the animals’ metabolism (代谢), using up more of their energy. This requires more calories(温暖会dials up动物的新陈代谢，消耗更多能量，这需要更多卡路里)”可知，“dials up”结合后文“消耗更多能量”的结果，可推断其意为“促进、加快”，与“boosts”语义相近。故选B项。 【34题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Even for warm-blooded animals, warmth speeds metabolic rates, and calorie loss may be worsened by the energy needed to cool their bodies. When the priority is getting more calories, less energy may go toward maintaining social behaviors and managing aggression.(即使是温血动物，高温也会加快新陈代谢速度，而冷却身体所需的能量可能会加剧热量流失。当获取更多能量成为首要任务时，用于维持社交行为和控制攻击性的能量就可能减少)”可知，获取更多能量成为首要任务时，用于维持社交行为和控制攻击性的能量就可能减少，从而出现更多的攻击性行为，因此，温血动物攻击性增强是因为它们需要更多能量。故选D项。 【35题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，根据第一段“As it turned out, they were nearly four times as likely to act aggressively (好斗) at 25° Celsius, much warmer than their stream habitats. And studies show that many animals like monkeys and fish tend to get more aggressive at higher temperatures.(结果显示，在 25 摄氏度（远高于它们的溪流栖息地温度）环境下，它们表现出好斗行为的概率几乎是（适宜温度下的）四倍。研究还表明，猴子、鱼类等许多动物在温度较高时，往往会变得更具攻击性)”可知，短文说明了高温会使多种动物攻击性增强，还分析了冷血动物和温血动物出现该现象的原因及相关影响，所以“高温增加动物攻击性”为最佳标题。故选B项。 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。 I retired two years ago, at age 71, from a career that was primarily writing, but also included teaching and consulting. For the past 20 years, I worked as a technical writer. I enjoyed my work as there was a lot of variety. ____36____ There was more repetition, and I was less interested in keeping up with new technologies as I got older. I felt I had saved enough money, and it was a good time to stop working. I was a little nervous when the first Monday of retirement came. I didn’t miss the work itself, but I do miss the interaction with co-workers. However, I was quite surprised by how easy the transition (转变) was. ____37____ I’m also busy with housework and managing my finances. I’ve done well financially since becoming a self-directed investor in 2010. ____38____ I then worked and saved consistently for the next 13 years. I don’t worry about my investments in retirement at all. ____39____ Although I don’t need to cut back on my expenses, I do try to be economical on daily expenses, such as food and personal items like clothes. ____40____ I socialize with family and friends, take courses at the University of Toronto, read about 50 books a year and enjoy watching classic films with my wife. My advice to others is that if you enjoy your work, keep doing it as long as you can — and as long as you’re allowed to. If work is a core part of your identity and you have few other interests, retirement could be a challenge. A. Retirement frees up energy of all kinds. B. After gently firing my advisor, I took charge. C. I play classical piano to engage my mind and body. D. However, I found it less enjoyable once I hit my 70s. E. I haven’t figured out where to find outlets for my energy. F. Some people work part-time to maintain social connections. G. They’re well-diversified and can weather any market storms. 【答案】36. D 37. C 38. B 39. G 40. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章通过回顾自身退休经历，阐述了只要规划得当并培养丰富兴趣，退休生活可以成为一段充实而顺利的人生新篇章这一中心思想。 【36题详解】 根据上文“I enjoyed my work as there was a lot of variety.(这份工作内容丰富多样，我很喜欢)”和下文“There was more repetition, and I was less interested in keeping up with new technologies as I got older.(重复性越来越高，而且随着年龄增长，我也渐渐没那么有兴趣追赶新技术)”可知，空处为过渡句，体现作者从喜欢到不喜欢的心态转变，D项“However, I found it less enjoyable once I hit my 70s.(然而，当我进入70多岁时，我发现乐趣减少了)”符合语境，体现了作者心态的变化。故选D。 【37题详解】 根据上文“ However, I was quite surprised by how easy the transition ( 转变) was. (然而，我却对这一转变过程的顺利程度感到十分惊讶。)”和下文“I’m also busy with housework and managing my finances.(我还得忙于做家务以及管理自己的财务事宜。)”可知，这是描述作者刚退休的情况。承接前文 “transition was easy”（转变很顺利）以及后文提到 “I’m also busy with...”（还忙于家务和理财），空格需补充退休后的具体忙碌事项，体现“busy” 的状态。C 选项 “我弹古典钢琴来让身心投入” 是退休后的具体活动，与后文 “also busy with...” 形成并列关系，说明退休生活充实，呼应 “transition was easy”。故选C。 【38题详解】 根据上文“I’ve done well financially since becoming a self-directed investor in 2010.(自2010年成为一名自主投资者以来，我在财务方面做得很好)”和下文“I then worked and saved consistently for the next 13 years.(在接下来的13年里，我一直坚持不懈地工作和储蓄)”可知，空处要体现作者如何成为自主投资者。B项“After gently firing my advisor, I took charge.(在委婉地辞退我的顾问后，我开始负责)”符合语境，体现了作者成为自主投资者的背景因素。故选B。 【39题详解】 根据上文“I don’t worry about my investments in retirement at all.(我一点也不担心我退休后的投资)”和下文“Although I don’t need to cut back on my expenses, I do try to be economical on daily expenses, such as food and personal items like clothes.(虽然我不需要削减开支，但我确实尽量在日常开销，比如食物和衣服等个人用品上节省一些)”可知，空处要体现作者不担心投资的原因。G项“They’re well-diversified and can weather any market storms.(它们投资分布广泛，能够抵御任何市场风暴)”符合语境，主语they指代前句中的my investments(我的投资)，解释了作者不担心投资的因素是它们分布广。故选G。 【40题详解】 根据下文“I socialize with family and friends, take courses at the University of Toronto, read about 50 books a year and enjoy watching classic films with my wife.(我与家人和朋友交往，在多伦多大学上课，每年阅读大约50本书，并喜欢和妻子一起观看经典电影)可知，空格后列举了退休后的多种活动 ——“社交、上课、读书、看电影”，空格需作为总起句，概括这些活动的前提。A 选项 “退休释放各种能量” 是总述，后文的具体活动是 “能量释放” 的具体体现，形成 “总 - 分” 结构，衔接紧密。故选A。 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 While travelling, I always wore headphones to avoid small talks from strangers. But a(n) ____41____ with a gentle man on the flight back home changed my mind. Flying to see my mom, I was seated next to a ____42____ man with a warm smile. He asked whether I was going home. I said yes and ____43____ that I would be with mom for Christmas, the first without dad. His smile didn’t ____44____ but became soft. He nodded not with ____45____ but with recognition, “I lost my dad a few years ago.” At that moment, my fellow seatmate and I were ____46____ by shared experiences. He was all ears as I told him how my dad had been humorous and willing to ____47____, reminding us not everyone sees the world the same way. With such personality, a love of travel came ____48____ to my father. So, when I think of him, I immediately go somewhere sunny and warm in my mind. The power of that talk reshaped how I ____49____ my sadness. It is a companion that follows us everywhere, but through the ______50______ we share, our memories of loved ones have deepened while the sorrow of ______51______ them has softened. After that flight, I ______52______ before putting on my headphones and try to ______53______ the people around me. Not every seatmate may want to talk, and most people might not even ______54______. But some will, and I will be ______55______ to listen. 41. A. appointment B. conflict C. encounter D. negotiation 42. A. friendly B. serious C. lonely D. generous 43. A. shared B. declared C. admitted D. joked 44. A. return B. last C. disappear D. grow 45. A. satisfaction B. pity C. guilt D. delight 46. A. motivated B. bothered C. shocked D. bonded 47. A. listen B. help C. donate D. intervene 48. A. randomly B. naturally C. temporarily D. instantly 49. A. escape B. spread C. hide D. address 50. A. news B. notice C. stories D. updates 51. A. attending B. comforting C. accusing D. losing 52. A. relax B. test C. pause D. search 53. A. question B. inform C. entertain D. acknowledge 54. A. look up B. show off C. turn up D. back off 55. A. afraid B. ready C. hesitant D. nervous 【答案】41. C 42. A 43. A 44. C 45. B 46. D 47. A 48. B 49. D 50. C 51. D 52. C 53. D 54. A 55. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者在旅途中一直戴着耳机以避免与陌生人交谈，但在一次回家的航班上与一位男士的交谈改变了作者的想法，让作者学会了重新看待悲伤，也学会了放下耳机，愿意主动关注身边人、倾听他人故事。 【41题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但在回家的航班上与一位绅士的偶遇改变了我的想法。A. appointment约会；B. conflict冲突；C. encounter遭遇、偶遇；D. negotiation谈判。根据下文“Flying to see my mom, I was seated next to a ____2____ man with a warm smile.”可知，这是作者在回家的航班上与一位男士的“偶遇”。故选C。 【42题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：飞去看妈妈的时候，我坐在一个面带温暖微笑的友善男士旁边。A. friendly友好的、友善的；B. serious严肃的；C. lonely孤独的；D. generous慷慨的。根据下文“with a warm smile”可知，这位男士面带温暖的微笑，是“友好的，友善的”。故选A。 【43题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我说是的，并分享说我会和妈妈一起过圣诞节 —— 这是没有爸爸的第一个圣诞节。A. shared分享；B. declared宣布；C. admitted承认；D. joked开玩笑。根据上文“He asked whether I was going home.”以及下文“He nodded not with ____5____ but with recognition, “I lost my dad a few years ago.””和“but through the _____10_____ we share”可知，作者和男士“分享”了自己的情况。故选A。 【44题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他的笑容没有消失，反而变得柔和了。A. return返回；B. last持续；C. disappear消失；D. grow成长。根据下文“but became soft”可知，此处指男士的微笑没有“消失”，而是变得柔和起来。故选C。 【45题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他点头不是出于同情，而是出于共情：“我几年前失去了父亲。A. satisfaction满意；B. pity同情；C. guilt内疚；D. delight高兴。根据下文“I lost my dad a few years ago.”可知，男士的爸爸几年前去世了，所以此处指他点头不是出于“同情”而是一种共情。故选B。 【46题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：那一刻，我和这位邻座因共同的经历而产生了联结。A. motivated激励；B. bothered打扰；C. shocked震惊；D. bonded联结、相连。根据下文“by shared experiences”可知，两人因共同的经历而产生了情感“联结”。故选D。 【47题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我告诉他爸爸幽默且愿意倾听，提醒我们并非每个人看待世界的方式都相同，他听得十分认真。A. listen听、倾听；B. help帮助；C. donate捐赠；D. intervene干涉。根据下文“reminding us not everyone sees the world the same way”可知，作者的父亲提醒作者人们看待世界的方式并不相同，因此作者的父亲应是一位愿意“倾听”的人。故选A。 【48题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：有着这样的性格，旅行的爱好自然地融入了爸爸的生活。A. randomly随机地；B. naturally自然地；C. temporarily暂时地；D. instantly立即。根据上文“I told him how my dad had been humorous and willing to ____7____ , reminding us not everyone sees the world the same way”和“With such personality”可知，作者爸爸性格幽默、乐于倾听且善解人意，所以此处指旅行爱好是“自然地”形成的。故选B。 【49题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：那次谈话的力量重塑了我应对悲伤的方式。A. escape逃跑；B. spread传播；C. hide隐藏；D. address处理、应对。根据下文“It is a companion that follows us everywhere, but through the ____10____ we share, our memories of loved ones have deepened while the sorrow of ____11____ them has softened.”可知，此处指那次谈话让作者改变了“应对”悲伤的方式。故选D。 【50题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：悲伤如影随形，但通过分享故事，我们对亲人的回忆变得更加深刻，而失去他们的悲痛也减轻了。A. news新闻；B. notice通知；C. stories故事；D. updates更新。根据上文“At that moment, my fellow seatmate and I were ____6____ by shared experiences.”可知，作者和邻座分享了经历，所以此处指通过分享“故事”，对亲人的回忆变得更加深刻。故选C。 【51题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. attending参加；B. comforting安慰；C. accusing指责；D. losing失去。根据上文“I lost my dad a few years ago.”和“the first without dad”可知，此处指“失去”亲人的悲痛。故选D。 【52题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：那次航班后，我会在戴上耳机前停顿一下，试着认识身边的人。A. relax放松；B. test测试；C. pause暂停、停顿；D. search搜索。根据下文“before putting on my headphones”和“try to ____13____ the people around me”可知，此处指作者会“停顿”一下，不再立刻戴耳机，试着去认识身边的人。故选C。 【53题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. question询问；B. inform通知；C. entertain娱乐；D. acknowledge认识、留意、承认。根据上文“While travelling, I always wore headphones to avoid small talks from strangers.”以及下文“the people around me”和“Not every seatmate may want to talk”可知，此处指作者改变了原来避免闲聊的习惯，试着去“认识、留意”身边的人。故选D。 【54题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：并非每个邻座都愿意聊天，大多数人甚至可能不会抬头理会。A. look up抬头、留意；B. show off炫耀；C. turn up出现；D. back off退缩。根据上文“Not every seatmate may want to talk”可知，不是每个邻座都想交谈，所以此处指大多数人甚至可能不会“抬头”理会。故选A。 【55题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但总会有人愿意，而我会准备好倾听。A. afraid害怕的；B. ready愿意的、准备好的；C. hesitant犹豫的；D. nervous紧张的。根据上文“But some will”以及交谈带来的改变可知，作者“愿意”主动倾听。故选B。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Engineers in China have completed a remarkable project. They have moved and returned a 7,500-ton historic building complex in Shanghai ____56____ the help of tiny robots. The project began in 2023, when an underground shopping center and subway lines were to be constructed beneath the Huayanli complex. ____57____ (build) in the 1920s, the three brick-and-wood structures are classic Shikumen buildings. This style mixes traditional Chinese courtyards with Western townhouse designs. In an effort to protect them, the buildings had to be relocated. The buildings were fragile (脆弱的) and the space was narrow, ____58____ made normal moving methods impossible. The engineers needed a more creative ____59____ (solve). First, they made 3D scans ____60____ (create) exact plans. Then, drilling robots cleared soil under the foundation. After that, 432 mini “walking” robots ____61____ (place) below. Together, they moved the buildings slowly. In total, ____62____ complex was shifted 48 meters west and 46 meters north. The foundation work completed, it was time to move the buildings back. Over the twenty days, the robots gradually inched the structures into place, ____63____ (finish) the task on June 7, 2025. With the buildings ____64____ (safe) returned, work on the underground project continues. It highlights that innovation and tradition can work together to safeguard the past for future _____65_____ (generation). 【答案】56. with 57. Built 58. which 59. solution 60. to create 61. were placed 62. the 63. finishing 64. safely 65. generations 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国工程师借助微型机器人，成功迁移并回迁上海华岩里7,500吨历史建筑群的非凡工程，详细阐述了项目背景、施工难题、技术方案及完成情况，凸显了创新与传统结合保护历史遗产的意义。 【56题详解】 考查介词。句意：在中国工程师的努力下，他们借助微型机器人，成功迁移并回迁了上海一座7,500吨重的历史建筑群。with the help of为固定短语，意为“在……的帮助下”，符合语境。故填with。 【57题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这三座砖木结构建筑建于20世纪20年代，是典型的石库门建筑。句中已有谓语动词“are”且空格前无其它连词，所以此处应用build的非谓语动词形式；因其与逻辑主语“the three brick-and-wood structures”之间为被动关系，即建筑被建造，应用过去分词，作状语，且位于句首，首字母需大写。故填Built。 【58题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：这些建筑较为脆弱，且作业空间狭窄，这使得常规的迁移方法无法实施。此处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰前面整句话，关系词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词which引导。故填which。 【59题详解】 考查名词。句意：工程师们需要一个更具创造性的解决方案。根据空格前的“a more creative”可知，此处应用solve的名词单数形式solution作宾语，意为“解决方案”。故填solution。 【60题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：首先，他们进行了3D扫描以制定精确的方案。根据语境可知，“进行3D扫描”的目的是“制定方案”，应用动词create的不定式形式，作目的状语。故填to create。 【61题详解】 考查动词语态和主谓一致。句意：之后，432个微型“行走”机器人被放置在下方。根据上下文语境可知，此处描述“项目实施过程中的步骤”这一过去发生的动作，应用一般过去时；主语“432 mini “walking” robots”与“place”之间为被动关系，即机器人被放置，应用被动语态，且主语为复数，be动词用were。故填were placed。 【62题详解】 考查冠词。句意：该建筑群总共向西移动了48米，向北移动了46米。此处特指前文提到的“Huayanli complex”，应用定冠词the来修饰。故填the。 【63题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在二十天的时间里，机器人逐步将建筑群缓慢移回原位，并于2025年6月7日完成了任务。句中已有谓语动词“inched”且空格前无其它连词，所以此处应用finish的非谓语动词形式，因其与逻辑主语“the robots”之间为主动关系，应用现在分词，作结果状语，表示自然而然的结果。故填finishing。 【64题详解】 考查副词。句意：随着建筑群安全回迁，地下工程的施工仍在继续。此处修饰过去分词“returned”，应用safe的副词形式safely作状语，意为“安全地”。故填safely。 【65题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：这凸显了创新与传统可以携手合作，为子孙后代保护历史遗产。“generation”为可数名词，根据语境可知，此处表示“未来的多代人”，应用其复数形式。故填generations。 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，为响应“健康校园”倡议，上周你校举办了“无零食周”活动。请你给英文报写篇报道，内容包括： 1. 活动介绍； 2. 你的收获。 注意： 1. 词数80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Healthy Campus, Zero Snacks ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Healthy Campus, Zero Snacks To respond to the “Healthy Campus” initiative, our school held a “Zero Snacks Week” last week. During the activity, snacks were banned on campus, and the cafeteria offered nutritious meals and fresh fruits to satisfy students’ needs. Teachers also gave short lectures on healthy eating, sharing practical balanced diet tips. For me, the activity brought great gains. I kicked the habit of eating junk food between classes, and my digestion has improved noticeably. More importantly, I realized healthy eating is the foundation of good health. This meaningful activity helped us form better eating habits and raised health awareness. We all look forward to more such activities. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生为响应“健康校园”倡议，给英文报写一篇报道，介绍上周学校举办的“无零食周”活动以及自己的收获。 【详解】1.词汇积累 回应：respond to → reply to 禁止：ban → prohibit 提供：offer → provide 满足：satisfy → meet 实用的：practical → useful 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Teachers also gave short lectures on healthy eating, sharing practical balanced diet tips. 拓展句：Teachers also gave short lectures on healthy eating, in which they shared practical balanced diet tips. 【点睛】【高分句型1】To respond to the “Healthy Campus” initiative, our school held a “Zero Snacks Week” last week.（运用了不定式作目的状语） 【高分句型2】More importantly, I realized healthy eating is the foundation of good health.（运用了省略引导词that的宾语从句） 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。 Lily’s fingertips brushed over the brand-new fountain pen. It was silver-white with star-patterned marks. She had saved her pocket money for three months, skipping after-school milk teas and weekend movie tickets, just to buy it as a birthday gift for her deskmate, Ethan. Ethan always used a worn, paint-chipped old pen. When he wrote, its cap hung loosely. That was why Lily decided to buy him a special pen as a birthday gift and she had bought some wrapping paper and carefully wrapped it, picturing the surprise when Ethan got it. Soon, Ethan walked in, and she hurriedly hid it in one of her side pockets of her schoolbag, not knowing there was a hole at the bottom. On Ethan’s birthday, Lily’s heart sank when she suddenly forgot where she had exactly put the gift and failed to find it. Her hands moved quickly, emptying her schoolbag onto the desk — textbooks, notebooks, and worksheets spilled out in a messy pile. She searched through them wildly, her hope fading with each passing second. She dropped to her knees to check the dark space between her desk and the wall, looked under the classroom seats, and even carefully checked the trash can, but found nothing. At the moment, Ethan was turning his old pen between his fingers. “What are you looking for?” Ethan asked softly. “A pen.” When those two words slipped out of Lily’s lips, she suddenly froze — Ethan’s concern sent a brief thought of suspicion across her mind. Could it be... he had taken the pen by mistake? She didn’t want to let him know ahead of time. She had planned to send it as a surprise to the kind boy who always lent her erasers and helped her solve math problems whenever she was in need. The class bell rang and they kept silent but Lily’s mind was totally off the lesson. When class was over, Lily sat heavily in her seat. The classroom was filled with happy talks and laughter of her classmates, but she felt completely like an outsider. Just as she was clouded in her own disappointment, Ethan gently tapped her on the shoulder, pulling her from her thoughts. “Don’t be sad. Let’s look for it together.” Ethan said with a smile. 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。 Following Ethan’s suggestion, they went to the lost-and-found office together. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Just then, Lily handed the pen to Ethan. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Following Ethan’s suggestion, they went to the lost-and-found office together. The teacher there showed them a silver-white fountain pen with star patterns. Lily’s eyes lit up — it was exactly the gift she’d hidden! She realized the pen had fallen through the hole in her pocket and been turned in. Embarrassed but relieved, she thanked the teacher, while Ethan watched with a curious smile. Lily’s heart raced, knowing the perfect moment to reveal the surprise had finally come. Just then, Lily handed the pen to Ethan. “Happy birthday! I saved up for months to buy this for you,” she said softly. Ethan’s mouth dropped open in surprise, and then broke into a warm grin. He ran his finger over the star patterns, eyes shining. “It’s amazing — thank you so much!” he exclaimed. Lily felt a rush of joy, glad the mix-up had worked out. From that day, the fountain pen became a symbol of their friendship, reminding them of the kindness and surprise that brought them closer. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了莉莉（Lily）省吃俭用三个月给同桌伊桑（Ethan）买了一支钢笔作为生日礼物，却因书包口袋有洞导致钢笔丢失，最终在失物招领处找回钢笔，并成功将礼物送给伊桑，两人友谊更加深厚的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句“按照伊桑的建议，他们一起去了失物招领处。”可知，第一段可描写他们在失物招领处找到了莉莉丢失的钢笔，莉莉意识到钢笔是从书包的洞里掉出去被交到这里的，她既尴尬又欣慰，觉得揭晓惊喜的完美时刻终于到了。 ②由第二段首句“就在这时，莉莉把钢笔递给了伊桑。”可知，第二段可描写莉莉向伊桑说明这是自己攒钱为他买的生日礼物，伊桑十分惊喜和感动，这支钢笔成为了他们友谊的象征。 2.续写线索：前往失物招领处——找到钢笔——莉莉释怀——送上礼物——伊桑惊喜感动——友谊升温 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①向某人展示某物：show sb. sth./present sth. to sb. ②掉落：fall/drop ③上交：turn in/hand in ④感叹：exclaim/remark 情绪类 ①尴尬的：embarrassed/awkward ②欣慰的：relieved/gratified ③温暖的：warm/genial ④喜悦：joy/delight 【点睛】[高分句型1] Embarrassed but relieved, she thanked the teacher, while Ethan watched with a curious smile.（运用了形容词“Embarrassed but relieved”作状语；以及while引导的状语从句） [高分句型2] From that day, the fountain pen became a symbol of their friendship, reminding them of the kindness and surprise that brought them closer.（运用了现在分词短语“reminding them of...”作状语；以及that引导的定语从句，先行词为the kindness and surprise） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $这是新高考优秀模拟试卷汇编45套英语课的听力部分，该部分分为第一第二两节，听力考试正式开始。请看听力部分第一节，第一节听下面五段录音，每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选一下。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。听下面的录音，回答第一小题。Hi jane, you mentioned that we might need some new equipment for the office. absolutely. What we've got is too old and much of IT is faulty. I'll just get a request form and write down what we need. Hi, jane. You mentioned that we might need some new equipment for . the office. absolutely. What we've got is too old and much of IT is faulty. I'll just get a request form and write down what we need. 听下面的录音，回答第二小题。Who's your advise, Susan day? He's been great. Aside from the fact that she's a good professor, she's been helping me out a lot with my research. He just thinks the research has practical value that gives me confidence. Who's your adviser? Susan day? She's been great. Aside from the fact that she's a good professor, she's been helping me out a lot with my research. SHE just thinks the research has practical value that gives me confidence. 听下面的录音，回答第三小题。I've just come from the exhibition on the school playground. You could really tell how much the children enjoyed designing the robots. You bet it's a great event to develop kids creativity. The kids built all the robots themselves is amazing how smoothly the robots performed specific tasks i've just come from the exhibition on the school playground. You could really tell how much the children enjoyed designing the robots. You bet it's a great event to develop kids creativity. The kids built all the robots themselves. It's amazing how smoothly the robots performed specific tasks. 听下面的录音，回答第四小题。mr. Johnson, i'm afraid you need to check in your bag. It's too big. Are you sure it's a standard Carry on size on most planes? That would be. But the plane to memphis is only a seventy ceder and has limited space. mr. Johnson, i'm afraid you need to check in your bag. It's too big. Are you sure it's a standard Carry on size on . most planes? IT would be. But the plane to mess is only a seventy ceder and has limited space. 听下面的录音，回答第五小题。Most of the areas around the office building are no parking zones, but I saw a bunch of cars on south street. They're not supposed to be there. It's technically illegal and they will get ticketed. Most of the areas around the office building are no parking zones, but I saw a bunch of cars on south street. They're not supposed to be there. It's technically illegal and they will get ticketed. 第一节到此结束，第二节听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟，听完后每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放。两遍。听下面的录音，回答第六和第七小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Okay, Rebecca, now that I have a good idea of your work and academic background, what would you like to tell me about yourself as a person? Well, mr. Parsons, i'm really focused and hard working. I think my academic results prove this. Yes, that's true. But how about your other personal qualities? Well, I believe i'm a good team player, but I can also work well in dependently. What would you say is your best quality? That's a tough question, but I would say that i'm really passionate about journalism and my career. Okay, Rebecca, now that I have a good idea of your work and academic background, what would you like to tell me about yourself as a person? Well, mr. Parsons, i'm really focused and hard working. I think my academic results prove this. Yes, that's true. But how about your other personal qualities? Well, I believe i'm a good team player, but I can also work well independently. What would you say is your best quality? That's a tough question, but I would say that i'm really passionate about journalism and my career. 听下面的录音，回答第八至第十小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Good afternoon. How may I assist you today? Hi. I am planning a group visit, and I was wondering if you could help me decide which hotel to book. I have narrowed IT down to either the wind chester hotel, the royal hotel or the star hotel. I would be happy to help if you want to book online. The star hotel offers online booking at no extra charge and has c view rooms available. I will consider that, and we will be on a tight schedule, so we won't have much time to go out for meals. Which hotels serve food? The star hotel and the wind chester hotel only offer a basic breakfast for a full restaurant and room service. The royal hotel is your . best bet. Oh, wonderful. Good afternoon. How may I assist you today? Hi. I am planning a group visit, and I was wondering if you could help me decide which hotel to book. I have narrowed IT down to either the wind chester hotel, the royal hotel or the star hotel. I would be happy to help if you want to book online. The star hotel offers online booking at no extra charge and has c view rooms available. I will consider that, and we will be on a tight schedule, so we won't have much time go out for meals. Which hotels serve food? The star hotel and the winchester hotel only offer a basic breakfast for a full restaurant and room service. The royal hotel is . your best bet. Oh, wonderful. 听下面的录音，回答第十一至第十三小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Kelly, there is a social event for all of the new international students this friday night. Is there any chance you could help out? Sure, James, what do you want me to do? You really . just need to be here to talk to the students and give helpful suggestions about the program. You know, things like the class is we offer student housing and social activities. I don't mean to be rude, but I feel uneasy about that. I really don't know very much about the program yet since I just started last week. Yes, I understand, but you could talk to one before the event. He has been working here for several years and was once in international student in the program himself. He can tell you what questions students are likely to ask. Would that make you . feel more comfortable? definitely. Thank you. Kelly. There is a social event for all of the new international students this friday night. Is there any chance you could help out? Sure, James. What do you want me to do? You really . just need to be here to talk to the students and give helpful suggestions about the program. You know, things like the class is we offer student housing and social activities. I don't mean to be rude, but I feel uneasy about that. I really don't know very much about the program yet since I just started last week. Yes, I understand, but you could talk to one before the event. He has been working here for several years and was once in international student in the program himself. He can tell you what questions students are likely to ask. Would that make you feel . more comfortable? definitely. Thank you. 听下面的录音，回答第十四至第十七小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。With us today is master chocolate maker. Edward. hardly. How did you become so fascinated by chocolate? Edward. well, like every child, I loved chocolate. I started keeping in the different papers the chocolate was wrapped in and soon . had several albums, really. So how did that lead to something more serious? A local museum was planning to have an exhibition of unusual hobby. And my mom told them about my collection. They wanted to display IT. I was very proud and realized that chocolate must be something very special. Later, my rappers even appeared on a local T, V program. Wow, that's amazing. Did you study chocolate making at university? No, I actually studied art and design. I don't think guy was a talented artist, but I wanted to create things with my hands. And has that artistic background influenced your chocolate making in any way? I haven't used the artistic skills directly. However, I can see the style I developed at university in many chocolates I . create today with us today is master chocolate maker Edward. hardly. How did you become so fascinated by chocolate? Edward? Well, like every child I loved chocolate, I started keeping the different papers the chocolate was wrapped in and soon had several albums. really. So how did that lead to something more serious? A local . museum was planning to have an exhibition of unusual hobby. And my mom told them about my collection. They wanted to display IT. I was very proud and realized that chocolate must be something very special. Later, my rappers even appeared on a local T. V program. Wow, that's amazing. Did you study chocolate making at university? No, I actually studied art and design. I don't think guy was a talented artist, but I wanted to create things with my hands . and has that artistic background fluency your chocolate making in any way? I haven't used the artistic skills directly. However, I can see the style I developed at university in many chocolates I create today. 听下面的录音，回答第十八至第二十小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Today i'm going . to talk about a tree called the saint Helena gum wood, which is one of the ten areas trees on the planet. IT is found only in specific areas of sane Helena in island, in the south atlantic ocean. The same Helena gm wood has a very interesting appearance. Its trunk bands and its branches form umbrella like shapes. IT has many leaves, which grow in bunches in the shape of hands. IT takes each tree around thirty years to reach its full height of about eight meters. The tree hasn't always been so rare. Problems began when a trading company first settled there. The island's newcomers used the trees for fuel, but the goats they brought with them caused even greater damage. They fed on the Young trees, stopping them from being able to develop fully. Fortunately, some trees survived, although other plans were starting to take over the trees habitat. Some trees were growing out of the cracks of rock walls. These were the only trees that were not affected. And so the gun wood didn't disappear from the island completely. Today i'm going to talk about a tree called the saint Helena gum wood, which is one of the ten ryus trees on the planet. IT is found only in specific areas of sane Helena in island in the south atlantic ocean. The same Helena gn wood has a very interesting appearance. Its trunk bands and its branches form umbrella like shapes. IT has many leaves, which grow in bunches in the shape of hands. IT takes each tree around thirty years to reach its full height of about eight meters. The tree hasn't always been so rare. Problems began when a trading company first settled there. The island's newcomers used the trees for fuel, but the goats they brought with them caused even greater damage. They fed on the Young trees, stopping them from being able to develop fully. Fortunately, some trees survived. Although other plans were starting to take over the trees habitat, some trees were growing out of the cracks of rock walls. These were the only trees that were not affected, and so the gun wood didn't disappear from the island completely. 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。