2025--2026学年高一英语下学期期末模拟练习卷 沪教版

**基本信息** 本卷以文化传承与现实议题为载体，通过听力真实情境、阅读跨文化叙事、写作生活实践等多模态语篇，全面考查高一学生语言理解与表达能力，兼顾思维品质与文化意识培养，适配期末综合测评需求。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |听力理解|20题/25’|日常交际、新闻报道、文化话题|融入冰岛语保护等文化议题，考查信息抓取与推理| |语法词汇|20题/20’|语法结构、词汇辨析|以古罗马马赛克考古、虚拟合唱团等素材设题，语境真实| |阅读理解|25题/45’|语篇理解、推理判断|含二胡文化体验、大白兔品牌创新等跨文化语篇，提升文化意识| |概要写作|1题/10’|信息整合|围绕濒危物种保护，培养批判性思维与概括能力| |翻译|5题/15’|汉译英技巧|涵盖韩干绘画、京剧等中国文化元素，增强家国情怀| |应用文写作|1题/25’|书信写作|以平衡学习与学生会工作为情境，贴近学生生活，发展学习能力|

2025--2026学年高一英语下学期期末模拟练习卷 沪教版 （考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：140分） 考生注意： 1．答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在试题卷和答题纸规定的位置上。 2. 答题时，请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求，在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答，在本试题卷上的作答一律无效。 3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 I. Listening Comprehension（25’） Section A（10’） 1．When is the appointment tomorrow? A．At 9:00 a.m. B．At 11:00 a.m. C．At 9:00 p.m. 2．What does the woman think of boxing? A．Relaxing. B．Violent. C．Challenging. 3．What is the man probably doing? A．Dancing. B．Studying. C．Sleeping. 4．What does the man suggest the woman do? A．Read a novel. B．See a movie. C．Watch a TV program. 5．What does Mike plan to do during his holiday? A．Visit a museum. B．Fish by a lake. C．Cycle along the countryside. 6．What do the speakers mainly talk about? A．Family traditions. B．Holiday activities. C．Festival preferences. 7．What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．A cold climate. B．A winter sport. C．A swimming coach. 8．What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．Getting old. B．Dressing suitably. C．Buying old clothes. 9．What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．A strict professor. B．Ancient civilization. C．A school assignment. 10．What will Justin do this Friday? A．Go to a concert. B．Deal with business. C．Throw a dinner party. Section B（15’） 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 11．Who is the speaker? A．A worker. B．A news reporter. C．A tourist. 12．What happened early on Saturday morning? A．A Russian rocket was sent up. B．A tour bus slid off a highway. C．Three aid workers were killed. 13．How many children were killed in the tour bus? A．Over 40. B．About 30. C．At least 4. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 14．A．It is widely used in digital communication. B．It is losing more words to English every year. C．It is difficult for younger children to speak in Iceland. D．Its speakers create new words rather than borrow them. 15．A．Students speak English in daily situations. B．Students cannot use digital devices properly. C．Students refuse to learn the Icelandic language. D．Students create too many new Icelandic words. 16．A．How digital technology impacts Icelandic. B．Why some world languages are declining. C．Why English is popular in the digital world. D．How young Icelanders use English in daily life 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17．Why is the speaker making the speech? A．He is retiring. B．He will get married. C．He just received an award. 18．Who organized the party? A．David. B．Craig. C．Anne. 19．What type of job might the speaker have? A．He was a fireman. B．He was a doctor. C．He was a professor. 20．Where does the speaker probably plan to go next? A．To Australia. B．To China. C．To Spain. II. Grammar and Vocabulary (20’) Section A（10’） The four countries that 21 to the United Kingdom work together in some areas. They use the same flag, 22 as the Union Jack, as well as share the same 23 and 24 defence. However, they also have some differences. For example, England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland all have different education systems and 25 systems. They also have their own traditions, like their own national days and national dishes. The virtual choir was the idea of award-winning 26 and conductor Eric Whitacre. Born in the USA on 2 January 1970, Whitacre 27 studying music at the University of Nevada in 1988. He 28 in love with Mozart’s classical music when he sang for the university choir. 29 by this music, he said, “It was like seeing color for the first time.” He graduated from university in 1995, and then received a master’s degree in musical 30 from the Juilliard School in New York in 1997. Section B（10’） Discovery of an Ancient Roman Mosaic A．particularly    B．accessible    C． ruins    D．excavations  E. senior    F. official      G. press    H. imported   I. features   J. finds  K. deliberately A beautiful, remarkably well-preserved mosaic that was “hidden for thousands of years” has been uncovered by archaeologists in northwestern England. The mosaic, which   31 fish and dolphins, was discovered in Wroxeter Roman City. As the fourth largest city in Roman Britain, almost as big as Pompeii during its heyday, its 32 now survive as an archaeological and educational site about 50 miles west of Birmingham. Still displaying its bright white, red, blue and yellow colors, the mosaic is the first to be discovered at Wroxeter since 1859, according to a(n) 33 release from Vianova Archaeology, which was involved in the dig. It was likely in the dining room of a wealthy person or city   34 used to “entertaining wealthy guests” who was “determined to impress people with this fine mosaic,” Win Scutt, 35 properties curator at English Heritage, which runs the site, told CNN. Scutt added that archaeologists can’t be completely sure of its function because they have only had a “glimpse” of it. A mosaic featuring six colors, requiring stones to be 36 from outside the local area, and one that depicts designs like this has never been found in Wroxeter before, said Roger White, an archaeologist at the University of Birmingham. Discovering such a mosaic, 37 one that dates back to the early 2nd century, was an unexpected boon for the archaeologists, who had initially expected only 4th-century   38 . The mosaic likely survived for all this time because the room was filled in with building debris to raise up its interior, likely sometime in the 3rd or 4th century. This protective fill layer made the mosaic   39 without disturbing deeper historical remains. “Our 40 were in hope of discovering the walls of this building, but we never suspected we would find a beautiful and intact mosaic, which had lain hidden for thousands of years,” Scutt added. III. Reading Comprehension (45’) Section A（15’） During my junior year of high school, I wanted to get involved and make a difference in my community. I chose to spend my summer 41 at a non-profit organization called “Cradles to Crayons”. This organization provides children living in low-income families with 42 things like clothing and school supplies to support their growth and daily life. From the very beginning, I hoped my time there would 43 . On my first day, I felt a bit 44 . I didn’t know if my small 45 would truly help anyone. However, as I began sorting through donated shoes, I noticed the 46 of the full-time workers. They weren’t forced to wear a smile, but they did anyway. Their 47 was powerful. It made me realize that helping others isn’t just a 48 ; it’s a source of happiness. One afternoon, I helped a young mother 49 a backpack for her son’s first day of school. When she saw the 50 supplies inside, her eyes filled with tears. She thanked me for the 51 , but I felt like I was the one who had 52 something. Volunteering taught me the importance of 53 . I understood that I have an amazing life, and sharing my time can 54 those around me. This experience has changed my view on life forever and encouraged me to 55 volunteering in the future. 41．A．relaxing B．playing C．volunteering D．traveling 42．A．used B．priceless C．comfortable D．necessary 43．A．settle B．matter C．improve D．change 44．A．proud B．excited C．uncertain D．confident 45．A．efforts B．ideas C．plans D．talents 46．A．strength B．warmth C．expectation D．equipment 47．A．voice B．creation C．anxiety D．attitude 48．A．duty B．decision C．chance D．lesson 49．A．borrow B．make C．design D．choose 50．A．strange B．simple C．colorful D．expensive 51．A．rescue B．money C．success D．assistance 52．A．gained B．wasted C．missed D．forgotten 53．A．peace B．gratitude C．energy D．independence 54．A．harm B．direct C．inspire D．manage 55．A．put off B．search for C．give away D．stick to Section B（22’） Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. A Best Places to Visit Now it is the ideal time to visit many of the world’s most popular vacation destinations. Based on traveler votes and editor analyses of weather, crowds and events, among other factors, some places are listed here for you. Costa Rica March and April offer near-constant sunshine and daytime temperatures in the high 70s to low 90s. You can take advantage of heart-pumping activities like whitewater rafting tours or hike s through the rainforest. Because most of spring falls within Costa Rica’s peak tourist season, hotels often fill up months in advance. Yellowstone National Park As the snowfall starts to slow down, baby animals emerge in Yellowstone, making this national park an excellent place to spot wildlife. Hikers can walk on the trails, keeping their eyes for bears coming out of winter sleep with their youngs. Puebla This city in central Mexico attracts visitors with its UNESCO-recognized historic structures, art museums and yummy food. Spring marks the final few months of Puebla’s dry season before a rainy summer, just right for wandering through the city’s main square, and admiring baroque (巴洛克式的) architecture at the Templo. Lake Tahoe This year-round destination on the California-Nevada border is at its most peaceful in spring. By mid-April, skiers have left Lake Tahoe’s mountains, and the summer boating crowd hasn’t arrived yet, making it the perfect place to find some peace and quiet as you hike along the Tahoe Rim Trail. But do remember that spring here is much cooler than other destinations. 56．Which season is suggested for a visit to the places? A．Spring. B．Summer. C．Autumn. D．Winter. 57．For an animal lover, which place is the best choice? A．Costa Rica. B．Yellowstone National Park. C．Puebla. D．Lake Tahoe. 58．What is the author’s advice especially for the visitors to Lake Tahoe? A．Carry food enough for several days. B．Get ready for cold weather. C．Keep their family informed of their position. D．Never make noises when hiking. B The first time I heard the erhu was in a small teahouse in Shanghai. A man sat in the corner, his eyes closed, drawing a melody so sorrowful it seemed to pour from the depths of history. I was 16, visiting China for the first time, and I had never heard anything like it. That moment changed my life. I later learned that the piece was Moon Reflected on Second Spring, composed (作曲) by the blind musician Abing in the early 20th century. Abing, who lived in poverty, created over 200 pieces, but only six survive. His music, rooted in folk traditions, expresses both personal pain and the spirit of a changing China. I decided to learn the erhu. Back in my hometown in Canada, I found a teacher — an elderly Chinese immigrant who had played in a traditional orchestra in Beijing. For two years, I practiced scales and vibrato, my fingers blistering. But mastering the instrument is not just about technique; it’s about understanding the stories behind the music. My teacher would say, “When you play, you are not yourself. You become the wind, the water, the longing.” Today, I play in a small ensemble (剧团) that mixes Eastern and Western instruments. Audiences often tell me they feel transported. For me, the erhu is a bridge — between cultures, between past and present. It reminds me that some connections don’t need translation. 59．How did the author first encounter the erhu? A．At a concert in Canada. B．In a teahouse in Shanghai. C．From a recording by Abing. D．Through his teacher’s introduction. 60．What can we learn about Abing from the text? A．He composed over 200 surviving pieces. B．He was financially well-off. C．His music reflects personal and cultural experiences. D．He was born in Shanghai. 61．What does the author’s teacher emphasize about playing the erhu? A．Perfecting finger techniques. B．Expressing emotions through music. C．Competing in orchestras. D．Learning multiple instruments. 62．What does the erhu represent to the author now? A．A way to make a living. B．A symbol of cultural connection. C．A reminder of his childhood. D．A challenge he has yet to overcome. C Nowadays, the thought that a child’s behavior can be bad — mean, greedy, selfish — is often considered unacceptable especially in the rich and democratic West. Children are treated as a unique category, almost a species apart from adults. This appears in the popular “every child is different” belief, which discourages judging or correcting children so as to honor their uniqueness. One explanation for this is the tendency to view children’s emotions as purely physiological releases of stress, beyond moral evaluation. Brain-body parenting, for instance, argues that young children lack the neural wiring for self-control and therefore should not be expected to regulate their behavior. Parents are urged not to correct wrongdoing but simply to narrate emotions — “You’re feeling very angry right now.” But human emotions are inseparable from understanding: Fear reflects a sense of threat, disappointment signals unmet expectations; jealousy implies perceiving another as a rival. Meaning shapes feeling, even in toddlers. Merely labeling a child’s anger without explaining when anger is appropriate or how it may harm others deprives them of an understanding of what they are feeling. The psychoanalyst Wilfred Bion explained in Learning from Experience (1962) that when parents interpret and respond to a baby’s behavior, they transform raw sense experiences into meaningful thoughts. Moral and emotional understanding — knowing justified anger, practicing restraint, respecting others — does not suddenly appear in adulthood. It develops gradually, long before children are able to grasp or express such ideas clearly, as parents offer forms of understanding to their children from the very beginning. As Bion put it, “just as we do not hold back from speaking to little babies because of the worry that they are unable to use words, so we should not hold back from initiating kids to our understanding of what counts as good and bad behavior.” The idea that a parent can remain neutral toward their child’s behaviour is at best naive and at worst dangerous. The deeper question parents need to ask is: Who do we want our toddlers to become? Unless we begin with a vision of the kind of person we hope to raise, we will always be chasing the latest parenting trend, or, perhaps, our child’s every mood. 63．How would parents usually respond to children’s misbehavior in the West? A．They try to categorize all their mistakes. B．They point out and punish it immediately. C．They judge it by moral standards of adults. D．They forgive it to ensure kids’ individuality. 64．What does the author think of the brain-body parenting? A．It overlooks the role of understanding in emotions. B．It is a practical solution to reduce children’s stress. C．It helps parents handle children’s negative moods. D．It highlights the biological basis of kids’ misbehavior. 65．What can we learn about moral education according to Wilfred Bion? A．Kids know nothing about moral rules. B．Language and morals develop hand in hand. C．Moral rules should be nurtured from early ages. D．Children’s abilities mature when they grow up. 66．What does the author advise parents to do in the last paragraph? A．Follow new parenting trends closely. B．Set clear aims for their child’s growth. C．Stay neutral about their child’s behavior. D．Let moods guide their parenting choices. Section C（8’） Directions: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. Bunny Power: White Rabbit’s Reinvention When it comes to images of rabbits, many Chinese people would think of White Rabbit, a well-known brand of sweets. As one of the few old brands still thriving, White Rabbit has a thing or two to teach other companies about how to stay popular among consumers. China’s first domestic toffees (太妃糖) were produced in 1943 with Mickey Mouse on the wrapper. 67 The stylized blue-and-white cartoon bunny became an icon. In 1972, Zhou Enlai, then China’s premier, presented White Rabbits to Richard Nixon on his first visit to China. The fortunes of the sweet soured in the 1970s. As foreign goods flooded in, White Rabbits lost their popularity. Guan Sheng Yuan, the state-owned company that makes them, used the treat’s nutritional property as its selling point. It said seven sweets equals a glass of milk in terms of protein content. The strategy, however, didn’t work well. 68 The brand was even affected by the food safety scandals of a brand of powdered milk in 2008. However, the bunnies fought back. In 2018, the first batches of White Rabbit lip balm (润唇膏) sold out within hours. The following year, the producer teamed up with Godiva, a chocolate company, to make White Rabbit ice cream, and people queued for hours to buy the newly launched White Rabbit milk tea at a shop in Shanghai. 69 In 2021, Guan Sheng Yuan opened a shop in Shanghai selling a wide range of branded products. The rabbit has reinvented itself many times. Most recently, it has taken advantage of the trend of guo chao, which has been applied to trendy consumer goods with traditional Chinese cultural elements. It also teamed up with the American fashion company Coach, helping it to produce giant bunnies on handbags as well as dresses, denim jackets and a gold White-Rabbit necklace. Tapping into a sense of nostalgia (怀旧), the collaboration gave Coach a boost in the Chinese market. 70 Looking to the future, SK-II, a Japanese skincare brand, launched a limited-edition White Rabbit face serum. Foreign markets provide an additional carrot. The candies have diversified into a whole range of flavors, including peanut, red bean, mustard and durian, and are exported to more than 50 countries. That’s a whole different rabbit hole. A．The sweets quickly gained popularity across the country. B．For a time, the sweets had trouble finding favor with customers. C．The sweet maker took the opportunity to open more shops in other cities. D．At the same time, it enabled White Rabbits to gain new followers across the Pacific. E．The company has since launched perfumes, a shower gel and hand cream. F．When this American image fell out of favor in the 1950s, da baitu, a big white rabbit, took its place. V. Summary writing (10’) 71．Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point (s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. Endangered Species An endangered species is a group of animals that could soon become extinct. Extinction happens when the last of the species has died out and there will be no more. Many species are nearly extinct and could disappear off the face of the earth very soon if we don’t do anything to save them. There are many reasons why-species become endangered but most of them are due to humans. Habitat destruction is the main reason why animals become endangered and this happens in two ways. When humans move into a new area, the animals’ habitat is destroyed and there is nothing to eat because humans chop down trees and build houses and farms. Animal habitats are also destroyed because of pollution. Chemicals in rivers and poisons on farms cause the destruction of habitats and animals can no longer live there. Endangered species are also the result of hunting and fishing. Animals are killed for their fur, bones or skin, or just for sport (消遣). Some seal species are now on the verge of extinction because they are killed for their fur to make coats. Tigers are shot to make medicine and tea from their bones, and crocodiles are caught to make bags and shoes. Overfishing means that large sea creatures like whales, tuna and sharks have all become endangered species, because too many are caught to make things like shark’s fin soup. So what can individuals and governments do to protect animal and plant species from becoming endangered? We should take care not to pollute natural areas, and farmers or companies who destroy animal habitats should face a financial penalty (处罚). Governments can help, too, by making it against the law to hunt, fish or trade in endangered species. If we all cooperate by taking these steps, we will protect our planet so that our children and their children can enjoy it too. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ VI. Translation (15’) 72．韩干以其捕捉这种动物身体特征的技艺而出名。（汉译英） ___________________________________________________________________________________ 73．难道我们不应该呼吁媒体，不要推崇狭隘的审美标准吗?(appeal) (汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________ 74．我们应该尊重不同文化和欣赏文化多元性，这有助于我们拓宽对世界的认知。(汉译英) _____________________________________________________________ 75．通过这种方法，京剧把小小的舞台转变成了浩瀚的宇宙。(汉译英) _____________________________________________________________ 76．新闻记者和内容创作者的共同之处在于他们都必须时刻紧跟时事。(in common) (汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________ VII. Guided writing (25’) 77．假定你是李华，你的朋友Lily进入高中后加入了校学生会(Students’ Union)，写信向你询问如何平衡学习和学生会工作。请你给她写一封回信，内容包括： （1）表示理解； （2）给出合理建议； （3）表达祝福。 注意： （1）词数100左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Lily, ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025--2026学年高一英语下学期期末模拟练习卷 沪教版 解析卷 （考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：140分） 考生注意： 1．答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在试题卷和答题纸规定的位置上。 2. 答题时，请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求，在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答，在本试题卷上的作答一律无效。 3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 I. Listening Comprehension（25’） Section A（10’） 1．When is the appointment tomorrow? A．At 9:00 a.m. B．At 11:00 a.m. C．At 9:00 p.m. 【答案】B 【原文】W: I’d like to book a haircut for tomorrow. M: Sure. How about 9:00 tomorrow morning? W: I’m afraid I can’t make it then. Could we postpone it by two hours? M: No problem. 2．What does the woman think of boxing? A．Relaxing. B．Violent. C．Challenging. 【答案】B 【原文】M: Do you like boxing? W: Not really, I think it’s too violent. I prefer something quiet and relaxing, like yoga. M: Well, I think it is a challenging sport. I’m actually on my way to the gym. I’m learning boxing now. 3．What is the man probably doing? A．Dancing. B．Studying. C．Sleeping. 【答案】B 【原文】W: They are shouting and dancing excitedly all day long. M: Isn’t it terrible? I can’t concentrate on my studies. W: Yes, they make too much noise. 4．What does the man suggest the woman do? A．Read a novel. B．See a movie. C．Watch a TV program. 【答案】A 【原文】M: I just finished a cool book about the outer space. I suggest you read science fiction! W: I watch a lot of science fiction movies and TV series, but I actually haven’t read any science fiction novels. I’ll have to check it out! 5．What does Mike plan to do during his holiday? A．Visit a museum. B．Fish by a lake. C．Cycle along the countryside. 【答案】C 【原文】W: Hi, Mike! How are you spending the coming holiday? M: My mother feels like visiting a museum, but my dad prefers fishing by the lake. As for me, I’m going to go cycling along the countryside. 6．What do the speakers mainly talk about? A．Family traditions. B．Holiday activities. C．Festival preferences. 【答案】C 【原文】M: Emma, which traditional festival do you find the most meaningful, the Mid-autumn festival, the spring festival or the lantern festival? W: The spring festival. During it, we make dumplings with my grandma. She says they bring good luck. 7．What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．A cold climate. B．A winter sport. C．A swimming coach. 【答案】B 【原文】M: Lucy, why did you take up winter swimming? W: Oh, it’s very refreshing. It clears my head and helps me concentrate. Plus, I wear a wetsuit, so I don’t feel the full impact of the cold water. 8．What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．Getting old. B．Dressing suitably. C．Buying old clothes. 【答案】B 【原文】W: Does this dress look good on me or is it too old? M: Old. It’s a dress that you just got from the store. It’s brand new, Meg. W: I mean, is the style for an older woman? I’m only 22. I don’t want to dress like I’m 52. 9．What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．A strict professor. B．Ancient civilization. C．A school assignment. 【答案】C 【原文】W: How is your history project on The Evolution of Ancient Civilizations going? M: I’m sure it offers a unique window into the past. W: Remember that the submission deadline is next Monday, and the professor is strict about late submission. M: I’ve been working hard on it all week, burning the midnight oil, and it’s nearly done now. 10．What will Justin do this Friday? A．Go to a concert. B．Deal with business. C．Throw a dinner party. 【答案】B 【原文】W: Justin, my favorite singer is holding a concert this Friday. Do you want to go with me? M: Indeed, but I have a very busy schedule that day. I have to attend a conference in the afternoon and meet an important client at dinner time. W: Thanks for letting me know. Section B（15’） 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 11．Who is the speaker? A．A worker. B．A news reporter. C．A tourist. 12．What happened early on Saturday morning? A．A Russian rocket was sent up. B．A tour bus slid off a highway. C．Three aid workers were killed. 13．How many children were killed in the tour bus? A．Over 40. B．About 30. C．At least 4. 【答案】11．B 12．A 13．C 【原文】Good evening. This is the 9 o’clock news. First the headlines. A gas explosion in Southern France is believed to have killed more than 40 people. The cause of the explosion is still unknown. Three aid workers were killed when their trucks were attacked early this morning. All three of the workers were from France. A Russian rocket lifted off at 3:37 a.m. Saturday carrying the first space tourist, California businessman Dennis Tito, and two astronauts on a journey to the international space station. A tour bus carrying sleeping middle school students from Boston slid off a highway, Friday morning, killing at least four children and injuring about thirty. And Prince Andrew has finally opened the new bridge over the River Thames at Greenwich. Now those stories in more detail. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 14．A．It is widely used in digital communication. B．It is losing more words to English every year. C．It is difficult for younger children to speak in Iceland. D．Its speakers create new words rather than borrow them. 15．A．Students speak English in daily situations. B．Students cannot use digital devices properly. C．Students refuse to learn the Icelandic language. D．Students create too many new Icelandic words. 16．A．How digital technology impacts Icelandic. B．Why some world languages are declining. C．Why English is popular in the digital world. D．How young Icelanders use English in daily life. 【答案】14．D 15．A 16．A 【原文】 Right, everyone, let’s make a start. Over the past few sessions, we’ve been considering the reasons why some world languages are in decline, and today I’m discussing how digital technology affects languages. I’m going to focus on the Icelandic language, which is spoken by around 321,000 people, most of whom live in Iceland. The problem for this language is not the number of speakers. Nor is it about losing words to other languages. In fact, the vocabulary of Icelandic is continually increasing because when speakers need a new word, they tend to create one, rather than borrowing from another language. Take, for example, the word for web browser ... this is “vafri” in Icelandic, which comes from the verb “to wander”. I can’t think of a more appropriate term because that’s exactly what you do mentally when you browse the Internet. However, young Icelanders spend a great deal of time in the digital world where English dominates. Today young people use smartphones all the time to read books, watch TV or films, play games, listen to music, and so on. Teachers have found that playground conversations in Icelandic secondary schools can be conducted entirely in English, while teachers of much younger children have reported situations where their classes find it easier to say what is in a picture using English, rather than Icelandic. The very real and worrying consequence of all this is that the young generation in Iceland is at risk of losing its mother tongue. Questions 14.What can be learned about the Icelandic language? 15. What concern do teachers report about students? 16.What is the speaker’s focus in this speech? 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17．Why is the speaker making the speech? A．He is retiring. B．He will get married. C．He just received an award. 18．Who organized the party? A．David. B．Craig. C．Anne. 19．What type of job might the speaker have? A．He was a fireman. B．He was a doctor. C．He was a professor. 20．Where does the speaker probably plan to go next? A．To Australia. B．To China. C．To Spain. 【答案】17．A 18．A 19．C 20．B 【原文】First, I’d like to thank everyone for coming tonight. It is so nice to have everyone here to celebrate this special day with me. I’d also like to thank my good friend David Arnold for organizing this wonderful party. My 20 years working at the university have been some of the happiest years of my life. I have been so lucky to have worked with so many good people. I am very happy that Anne Sharp will be taking over my position. She is a very experienced teacher and I am encouraged to see she has such passion for this important job. I’d also like to congratulate her for getting married and I wish you a long and happy life and I hope you enjoy your honeymoon in Australia. Finally, I’d like to thank Craig Anderson. It was he who had convinced me to work here, otherwise I would have become a fireman. So what will I do with myself now? As you know, I have a love for languages. I already speak Spanish, so my next wish is to learn Chinese. My wife and I will be going to China this summer, so we’ll see. Once again, thank you everyone. I will truly miss you all. II. Grammar and Vocabulary (20’) Section A（10’） The four countries that 21 to the United Kingdom work together in some areas. They use the same flag, 22 as the Union Jack, as well as share the same 23 and 24 defence. However, they also have some differences. For example, England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland all have different education systems and 25 systems. They also have their own traditions, like their own national days and national dishes. The virtual choir was the idea of award-winning 26 and conductor Eric Whitacre. Born in the USA on 2 January 1970, Whitacre 27 studying music at the University of Nevada in 1988. He 28 in love with Mozart’s classical music when he sang for the university choir. 29 by this music, he said, “It was like seeing color for the first time.” He graduated from university in 1995, and then received a master’s degree in musical 30 from the Juilliard School in New York in 1997. 【答案】 21．belong 22．known 23．currency 24．military 25．legal 26．composer 27．began 28．fell 29．Inspired 30．composition 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章由两篇小短文组成，第一篇主要介绍了英国的构成，以及这四个国家在旗帜、货币、国防等方面的共性，以及在教育体系、法律体系、传统习俗等方面的差异。而第二部分则介绍了虚拟合唱团。 21．考查谓语动词。句意：属于英国的四个国家在某些领域会协同合作。空处为从句谓语动词；根据下文可知，从句时态为一般现在时；主语为“that”，即“the four countries”，复数，和动词“belong”之间为主动关系。故填belong。 22．考查非谓语动词。句意：它们使用同一面旗帜，即联合旗，同时使用相同的货币和军事防御体系。空处为非谓语动词形式担当状语；“the same flag”和动词“know”之间为被动关系，用过去分词形式。故填known。 23．考查名词。句意：它们使用同一面旗帜，即联合旗，同时使用相同的货币和军事防御体系。空处为名词形式担当宾语，意为“货币”。故填currency。 24．考查形容词。句意：它们使用同一面旗帜，即联合旗，同时使用相同的货币和军事防御体系。修饰名词“defence”用形容词形式，意为“军事的”。故填military。 25．考查形容词。句意：例如，英格兰、威尔士、苏格兰和北爱尔兰都有不同的教育体系和法律体系。修饰名词“systems”用形容词形式，意为“法律的”。故填legal。 26．考查名词。句意：虚拟合唱团是屡获殊荣的作曲家兼指挥家埃里克·惠塔克的创意。空处为名词形式担当宾语，意为“作曲家”。故填composer。 27．考查谓语动词。句意：他于1970年1月2日出生在美国，1988年开始在内华达大学学习音乐。空处为本句谓语动词；根据时间状语“in 1988”用一般过去时；主语“Whitacre”和动词“begin”之间为主动关系。故填began。 28．考查谓语动词。句意：当他为大学合唱团演唱时，爱上了莫扎特的古典音乐。空处为本句谓语动词；根据上下文以及从句时态可知，本句时态为一般过去时；主语为“he”，和动词“fall”之间为主动关系。故填fell。 29．考查非谓语动词。句意：受此音乐启发，他说：“这就像第一次看到色彩一样。” 空处为非谓语动词形式担当状语；主语“he”和动词“inspire”之间为被动关系，用过去分词形式；出现在句首，首字母大写。故填Inspired。 30．考查名词。句意：1995 年他从大学毕业，随后于1997年在纽约的茱莉亚学院获得了音乐作曲硕士学位。空处为名词形式担当宾语，意为“创作”。故填composition。 Section B（10’） Discovery of an Ancient Roman Mosaic A．particularly    B．accessible    C． ruins    D．excavations  E. senior    F. official      G. press    H. imported   I. features   J. finds  K. deliberately A beautiful, remarkably well-preserved mosaic that was “hidden for thousands of years” has been uncovered by archaeologists in northwestern England. The mosaic, which   31 fish and dolphins, was discovered in Wroxeter Roman City. As the fourth largest city in Roman Britain, almost as big as Pompeii during its heyday, its 32 now survive as an archaeological and educational site about 50 miles west of Birmingham. Still displaying its bright white, red, blue and yellow colors, the mosaic is the first to be discovered at Wroxeter since 1859, according to a(n) 33 release from Vianova Archaeology, which was involved in the dig. It was likely in the dining room of a wealthy person or city   34 used to “entertaining wealthy guests” who was “determined to impress people with this fine mosaic,” Win Scutt, 35 properties curator at English Heritage, which runs the site, told CNN. Scutt added that archaeologists can’t be completely sure of its function because they have only had a “glimpse” of it. A mosaic featuring six colors, requiring stones to be 36 from outside the local area, and one that depicts designs like this has never been found in Wroxeter before, said Roger White, an archaeologist at the University of Birmingham. Discovering such a mosaic, 37 one that dates back to the early 2nd century, was an unexpected boon for the archaeologists, who had initially expected only 4th-century   38 . The mosaic likely survived for all this time because the room was filled in with building debris to raise up its interior, likely sometime in the 3rd or 4th century. This protective fill layer made the mosaic   39 without disturbing deeper historical remains. “Our 40 were in hope of discovering the walls of this building, but we never suspected we would find a beautiful and intact mosaic, which had lain hidden for thousands of years,” Scutt added. 【答案】 31．I 32．C 33．G 34．F 35．E 36．H 37．A 38．J 39．B 40．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了考古学家在英国英格兰西北部发现的一幅保存完好、历史悠久的古罗马马赛克，描述了其特征、历史背景及发现过程。 【详解】31．考查动词。句意：这幅描绘了鱼和海豚的马赛克是在罗马城市罗克斯特发现的。根据下文“fish and dolphins”可知，此处需要描述马赛克上绘制的内容，动词feature意为“以……为特色”，作定语从句中谓语动词，描述客观事实用一般现在时态，主语The mosaic为单数，用第三人称单数形式features。 32．考查名词。句意：作为罗马时期不列颠的第四大城市，其鼎盛时期规模几乎与庞贝古城相当，它的遗迹如今作为考古和教育遗址，位于伯明翰以西约50英里处。根据下文“now survive as an archaeological and educational site”可知，此处指该城市留存下来的古迹废墟，名词ruins意为“遗迹、废墟”，作主语。 33．考查名词。句意：据参与此次挖掘的Vianova Archaeology考古公司发布的新闻稿称，这幅依然展现出明亮白、红、蓝、黄色彩的马赛克镶嵌画，是自1859年以来在罗克斯特发现的首幅此类作品。根据“release from Vianova Archaeology”可知，此处指考古机构向媒体发布的官方新闻稿，名词“press release”为固定搭配，意为“新闻稿”。 34．考查名词。句意：负责管理该遗址的英格兰遗产委员会高级文物管理员温·斯卡特告诉美国有线电视新闻网，这幅马赛克画很可能位于一位富人或有身份的城市官员的餐厅中，此人常“宴请富有的宾客”，并“决心用这幅精美的马赛克画给人们留下深刻印象”。此处需要与“wealthy person”并列，表示城市中的高级官员，名词official意为“官员”。 35．考查形容词。句意：负责管理该遗址的英格兰遗产委员会高级文物管理员温·斯卡特告诉美国有线电视新闻网，这幅马赛克画很可能位于一位富人或有身份的城市官员的餐厅中，此人常“宴请富有的宾客”，并“决心用这幅精美的马赛克画给人们留下深刻印象”。根据下文“properties curator”可知，此处是描述其在机构中的职位等级，形容词senior意为“高级的”，作定语，常修饰职位头衔。 36．考查动词。句意：伯明翰大学考古学家罗杰·怀特表示，一幅使用六种颜色（需要从外地进口石材）并描绘此类图案的马赛克镶嵌画，此前从未在罗克斯特发现过。根据上文“requiring stones to be”和下文“from outside the local area”可知，石材需要从外地引进，用动词import的过去分词imported构成不定式短语to be imported，作宾语补足语。 37．考查副词。句意：对于考古学家来说，发现这样一幅马赛克画，尤其是可以追溯到公元2世纪初期的作品，是一个意想不到的收获。他们最初只期望发现4世纪的文物。根据上文“Discovering such a mosaic”和下文“one that dates back to the early 2nd century”可知，此处是对发现内容的进一步强调，用副词particularly作状语，意为“尤其是”。 38．考查名词。句意：对于考古学家来说，发现这样一幅马赛克画，尤其是可以追溯到公元2世纪初期的作品，是一个意想不到的收获。他们最初只期望发现4世纪的文物。根据上文“expected only 4th-century”可知，此处指考古学家原本预期发现的文物或遗存，名词finds意为“发现物”，作宾语。 39．考查形容词。句意：这种保护性的填充层使得马赛克在不扰动更深层历史遗迹的情况下能够被接触到。根据上文“made the mosaic”和下文“without disturbing deeper historical remains”可知，填充层的作用是让马赛克变得可被触及，形容词accessible意为“可接近的”，作牢记补足语。 40．考查名词。句意：“我们的挖掘原本希望找到这座建筑的墙壁，但从没想过会发掘出一幅精美且完好无损的马赛克画，它已经隐藏了数千年，”斯卡特补充道。根据下文“were in hope of discovering the walls of this building”可知，此处指考古团队进行的挖掘工作，名词excavation意为“发掘”，作主语，结合谓语动词were可知，主语是复数形式。 III. Reading Comprehension (45’) Section A（15’） During my junior year of high school, I wanted to get involved and make a difference in my community. I chose to spend my summer 41 at a non-profit organization called “Cradles to Crayons”. This organization provides children living in low-income families with 42 things like clothing and school supplies to support their growth and daily life. From the very beginning, I hoped my time there would 43 . On my first day, I felt a bit 44 . I didn’t know if my small 45 would truly help anyone. However, as I began sorting through donated shoes, I noticed the 46 of the full-time workers. They weren’t forced to wear a smile, but they did anyway. Their 47 was powerful. It made me realize that helping others isn’t just a 48 ; it’s a source of happiness. One afternoon, I helped a young mother 49 a backpack for her son’s first day of school. When she saw the 50 supplies inside, her eyes filled with tears. She thanked me for the 51 , but I felt like I was the one who had 52 something. Volunteering taught me the importance of 53 . I understood that I have an amazing life, and sharing my time can 54 those around me. This experience has changed my view on life forever and encouraged me to 55 volunteering in the future. 41．A．relaxing B．playing C．volunteering D．traveling 42．A．used B．priceless C．comfortable D．necessary 43．A．settle B．matter C．improve D．change 44．A．proud B．excited C．uncertain D．confident 45．A．efforts B．ideas C．plans D．talents 46．A．strength B．warmth C．expectation D．equipment 47．A．voice B．creation C．anxiety D．attitude 48．A．duty B．decision C．chance D．lesson 49．A．borrow B．make C．design D．choose 50．A．strange B．simple C．colorful D．expensive 51．A．rescue B．money C．success D．assistance 52．A．gained B．wasted C．missed D．forgotten 53．A．peace B．gratitude C．energy D．independence 54．A．harm B．direct C．inspire D．manage 55．A．put off B．search for C．give away D．stick to 【答案】 41．C 42．D 43．B 44．C 45．A 46．B 47．D 48．A 49．D 50．C 51．D 52．A 53．B 54．C 55．D 【导语】文章主要讲述了作者暑假在慈善机构做志愿者并收获成长的经历。 【详解】41．考查动词。句意：我选择在名为“摇篮到蜡笔”的非营利组织做暑期志愿工作。A. relaxing放松；B. playing玩耍；C. volunteering志愿工作；D. traveling旅行。根据上文“wanted to get involved and make a difference”及下文“at a non-profit organization”可知，作者是在该组织做志愿服务。 42．考查形容词。句意：该组织为低收入家庭儿童提供必要的物品，如衣物和学习用品，以支持他们的成长和日常生活。A. used二手的；B. priceless无价的；C. comfortable舒适的；D. necessary必要的。根据下文“clothing and school supplies to support their growth and daily life”可知，这些是孩子成长和生活必需的物品。 43．考查动词。句意：从一开始，我就希望我在那里的时间能有意义。A. settle解决；B. matter重要，有意义；C. improve改善；D. change改变。根据前文“make a difference”可知，作者希望自己的付出能产生价值、有意义。 44．考查形容词。句意：第一天，我感到有些不确定。A. proud骄傲的；B. excited兴奋的；C. uncertain不确定的；D. confident自信的。根据下文“I didn’t know if my small ______ would truly help anyone”可知，作者不知道自己小小的努力是否真的能帮助到别人，内心存疑，感到有些不确定。 45．考查名词。句意：我不知道自己小小的努力是否真的能帮助到别人。A. efforts努力；B. ideas想法；C. plans计划；D. talents天赋。根据前文“I didn’t know if my small”可知，此处指代作者在公益组织做志愿工作的付出与努力。 46．考查名词。句意：然而，当我开始整理捐赠的鞋子时，我注意到了全职工作人员身上的温暖。A. strength力量；B. warmth温暖；C. expectation期望；D. equipment设备。根据下文“They weren’t forced to wear a smile, but they did anyway”可知，他们并非被迫微笑，却始终面带笑意，工作人员的态度充满温情。 47．考查名词。句意：他们的态度很有感染力。A. voice声音；B. creation创造；C. anxiety焦虑；D. attitude态度。此处指代上文提到的“微笑服务”的工作状态。 48．考查名词。句意：这让我意识到，帮助他人不仅仅是责任，更是快乐的源泉。A. duty责任；B. decision决定；C. chance机会；D. lesson课程。根据上文“helping others isn’t just a”和下文“it’s a source of happiness”的对比关系可知，此处强调帮助他人超越义务层面。 49．考查动词。句意：一天下午，我帮一位年轻母亲为儿子开学第一天挑选书包。A. borrow借；B. make制作；C. design设计；D. choose选择。根据下文“a backpack for her son’s first day of school”可知，公益组织提供物资，作者是帮助家长为孩子挑选合适的书包。 50．考查形容词。句意：当她看到书包里五颜六色的学习用品时，热泪盈眶。A. strange奇怪的；B. simple简单的；C. colorful多彩的；D. expensive昂贵的。根据下文“supplies inside”结合生活常识可知，学生的文具、学习用品大多色彩丰富，贴合孩子的喜好，也能呼应母亲感动的情绪。 51．考查名词。句意：她感谢我的帮助，但我却觉得自己才是有所收获的人。A. rescue救援；B. money金钱；C. success成功；D. assistance帮助。根据上文“helped a young mother”可知，作者帮助这位母亲挑选书包，她感谢作者的帮助。 52．考查动词。句意：她感谢我的帮助，但我却觉得自己才是有所收获的人。A. gained获得；B. wasted浪费；C. missed错过；D. forgotten忘记。根据上文“She thanked me for the ______, but I felt like I was the one who had”转折逻辑可知，作者从助人过程中得到了情感满足。 53．考查名词。句意：志愿服务教会了我感恩的重要性。A. peace和平；B. gratitude感恩；C. energy能量；D. independence独立。根据下文“I understood that I have an amazing life”可知，作者看到贫困家庭孩子的处境，对比自己美好的生活，内心心生感恩。 54．考查动词。句意：我明白自己拥有美好的生活，分享时间可以激励身边的人。A. harm伤害；B. direct指导；C. inspire激励；D. manage管理。根据全文主旨上文“and sharing my time can”可知，作者的志愿善举不仅帮助了他人，也能传递善意、激励身边的人。 55．考查动词短语。句意：这段经历永远改变了我对生活的看法，并鼓励我未来坚持志愿服务。A. put off推迟；B. search for寻找；C. give away赠送；D. stick to坚持。根据下文“volunteering in the future”可知，这段美好的志愿经历让作者受益匪浅，因此作者会在未来持续坚持做志愿。 Section B（22’） Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. A Best Places to Visit Now it is the ideal time to visit many of the world’s most popular vacation destinations. Based on traveler votes and editor analyses of weather, crowds and events, among other factors, some places are listed here for you. Costa Rica March and April offer near-constant sunshine and daytime temperatures in the high 70s to low 90s. You can take advantage of heart-pumping activities like whitewater rafting tours or hike s through the rainforest. Because most of spring falls within Costa Rica’s peak tourist season, hotels often fill up months in advance. Yellowstone National Park As the snowfall starts to slow down, baby animals emerge in Yellowstone, making this national park an excellent place to spot wildlife. Hikers can walk on the trails, keeping their eyes for bears coming out of winter sleep with their youngs. Puebla This city in central Mexico attracts visitors with its UNESCO-recognized historic structures, art museums and yummy food. Spring marks the final few months of Puebla’s dry season before a rainy summer, just right for wandering through the city’s main square, and admiring baroque (巴洛克式的) architecture at the Templo. Lake Tahoe This year-round destination on the California-Nevada border is at its most peaceful in spring. By mid-April, skiers have left Lake Tahoe’s mountains, and the summer boating crowd hasn’t arrived yet, making it the perfect place to find some peace and quiet as you hike along the Tahoe Rim Trail. But do remember that spring here is much cooler than other destinations. 56．Which season is suggested for a visit to the places? A．Spring. B．Summer. C．Autumn. D．Winter. 57．For an animal lover, which place is the best choice? A．Costa Rica. B．Yellowstone National Park. C．Puebla. D．Lake Tahoe. 58．What is the author’s advice especially for the visitors to Lake Tahoe? A．Carry food enough for several days. B．Get ready for cold weather. C．Keep their family informed of their position. D．Never make noises when hiking. 【答案】56．A 57．B 58．B 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章推荐了几个适合春季游览的热门旅游目的地。 56．推理判断题。根据第一段中“Now it is the ideal time to visit many of the world’s most popular vacation destinations.(现在是游览世界上许多最受欢迎的度假胜地的理想时间)”、第二段中“March and April offer near-constant sunshine(3月和4月几乎永远阳光明媚)”、第三段中“As the snowfall starts to slow down, baby animals emerge in Yellowstone(随着降雪开始减缓，黄石公园里出现了小动物)”、第四段中“Spring marks the final few months of Puebla’s dry season before a rainy summer(春天标志着普埃布拉旱季的最后几个月，雨季即将来临)”和第五段中“This year-round destination on the California-Nevada border is at its most peaceful in spring.(这个位于加州和内华达州边境的全年旅游胜地在春天是最宁静的)”可推知，文章建议春季去这几个地方旅行。故选A。 57．细节理解题。根据“Yellowstone National Park”部分的描述“As the snowfall starts to slow down，baby animals emerge in Yellowstone，making this national park an excellent place to spot wildlife.(随着降雪开始减缓，黄石公园的小动物开始出现，这使得这个国家公园成为观赏野生动物的绝佳地点)”可知，对于喜欢动物的人来说，黄石国家公园是最好的选择。故选B。 58．细节理解题。根据“Lake Tahoe”部分的最后一句“But do remember that spring here is much cooler than other destinations.(但请记住，这里的春天比其他目的地要冷得多)”可知，作者特别建议游览Lake Tahoe的游客要为寒冷的天气做好准备。故选B。 B The first time I heard the erhu was in a small teahouse in Shanghai. A man sat in the corner, his eyes closed, drawing a melody so sorrowful it seemed to pour from the depths of history. I was 16, visiting China for the first time, and I had never heard anything like it. That moment changed my life. I later learned that the piece was Moon Reflected on Second Spring, composed (作曲) by the blind musician Abing in the early 20th century. Abing, who lived in poverty, created over 200 pieces, but only six survive. His music, rooted in folk traditions, expresses both personal pain and the spirit of a changing China. I decided to learn the erhu. Back in my hometown in Canada, I found a teacher — an elderly Chinese immigrant who had played in a traditional orchestra in Beijing. For two years, I practiced scales and vibrato, my fingers blistering. But mastering the instrument is not just about technique; it’s about understanding the stories behind the music. My teacher would say, “When you play, you are not yourself. You become the wind, the water, the longing.” Today, I play in a small ensemble (剧团) that mixes Eastern and Western instruments. Audiences often tell me they feel transported. For me, the erhu is a bridge — between cultures, between past and present. It reminds me that some connections don’t need translation. 59．How did the author first encounter the erhu? A．At a concert in Canada. B．In a teahouse in Shanghai. C．From a recording by Abing. D．Through his teacher’s introduction. 60．What can we learn about Abing from the text? A．He composed over 200 surviving pieces. B．He was financially well-off. C．His music reflects personal and cultural experiences. D．He was born in Shanghai. 61．What does the author’s teacher emphasize about playing the erhu? A．Perfecting finger techniques. B．Expressing emotions through music. C．Competing in orchestras. D．Learning multiple instruments. 62．What does the erhu represent to the author now? A．A way to make a living. B．A symbol of cultural connection. C．A reminder of his childhood. D．A challenge he has yet to overcome. 【答案】59．B 60．C 61．B 62．B 【导语】文章主要讲述了作者在上海邂逅二胡后，回加拿大学习演奏，并将其视为连接不同文化与时空的桥梁。 【详解】59． 细节理解题。根据第一段中“The first time I heard the erhu was in a small teahouse in Shanghai. (我第一次听到二胡是在上海的一家小茶馆里。)”可知，作者是在上海的一家茶馆里第一次接触到二胡的。 60．推理判断题。根据第二段中“Abing, who lived in poverty, created over 200 pieces, but only six survive. His music, rooted in folk traditions, expresses both personal pain and the spirit of a changing China. (阿炳生活贫困，创作了200多首曲子，但只有六首留存下来。他的音乐根植于民间传统，既表达了个人的痛苦，也体现了变革中的中国精神。)”可知，阿炳的音乐反映了个人和文化的经历。 61．推理判断题。根据第三段中“But mastering the instrument is not just about technique; it’s about understanding the stories behind the music. My teacher would say, “When you play, you are not yourself. You become the wind, the water, the longing.” (但掌握这门乐器不仅仅是技巧问题；更重要的是理解音乐背后的故事。我的老师会说：“当你演奏时，你不再是你自己。你变成了风，变成了水，变成了向往。”)”可知，老师的重点是强调通过音乐表达情感。 62．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“For me, the erhu is a bridge — between cultures, between past and present. (对我来说，二胡是一座桥梁——连接着不同文化，连接着过去与现在。)”可知，二胡对作者来说象征着文化的连接。 C Nowadays, the thought that a child’s behavior can be bad — mean, greedy, selfish — is often considered unacceptable especially in the rich and democratic West. Children are treated as a unique category, almost a species apart from adults. This appears in the popular “every child is different” belief, which discourages judging or correcting children so as to honor their uniqueness. One explanation for this is the tendency to view children’s emotions as purely physiological releases of stress, beyond moral evaluation. Brain-body parenting, for instance, argues that young children lack the neural wiring for self-control and therefore should not be expected to regulate their behavior. Parents are urged not to correct wrongdoing but simply to narrate emotions — “You’re feeling very angry right now.” But human emotions are inseparable from understanding: Fear reflects a sense of threat, disappointment signals unmet expectations; jealousy implies perceiving another as a rival. Meaning shapes feeling, even in toddlers. Merely labeling a child’s anger without explaining when anger is appropriate or how it may harm others deprives them of an understanding of what they are feeling. The psychoanalyst Wilfred Bion explained in Learning from Experience (1962) that when parents interpret and respond to a baby’s behavior, they transform raw sense experiences into meaningful thoughts. Moral and emotional understanding — knowing justified anger, practicing restraint, respecting others — does not suddenly appear in adulthood. It develops gradually, long before children are able to grasp or express such ideas clearly, as parents offer forms of understanding to their children from the very beginning. As Bion put it, “just as we do not hold back from speaking to little babies because of the worry that they are unable to use words, so we should not hold back from initiating kids to our understanding of what counts as good and bad behavior.” The idea that a parent can remain neutral toward their child’s behaviour is at best naive and at worst dangerous. The deeper question parents need to ask is: Who do we want our toddlers to become? Unless we begin with a vision of the kind of person we hope to raise, we will always be chasing the latest parenting trend, or, perhaps, our child’s every mood. 63．How would parents usually respond to children’s misbehavior in the West? A．They try to categorize all their mistakes. B．They point out and punish it immediately. C．They judge it by moral standards of adults. D．They forgive it to ensure kids’ individuality. 64．What does the author think of the brain-body parenting? A．It overlooks the role of understanding in emotions. B．It is a practical solution to reduce children’s stress. C．It helps parents handle children’s negative moods. D．It highlights the biological basis of kids’ misbehavior. 65．What can we learn about moral education according to Wilfred Bion? A．Kids know nothing about moral rules. B．Language and morals develop hand in hand. C．Moral rules should be nurtured from early ages. D．Children’s abilities mature when they grow up. 66．What does the author advise parents to do in the last paragraph? A．Follow new parenting trends closely. B．Set clear aims for their child’s growth. C．Stay neutral about their child’s behavior. D．Let moods guide their parenting choices. 【答案】63．D 64．A 65．C 66．B 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了如今在富裕民主的西方，人们对待孩子不良行为的态度，指出不应因尊重孩子独特性而忽视对其不良行为的纠正，强调了理解在孩子情绪中的重要性，以及道德教育应从小开始，并建议父母要为孩子的成长设定明确目标。 【详解】63．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“This appears in the popular ‘every child is different’ belief, which discourages judging or correcting children so as to honor their uniqueness.(这体现在流行的‘每个孩子都不一样’的观念中，这种观念不鼓励评判或纠正孩子，以尊重他们的独特性。)”可知，在西方，父母通常会原谅孩子的不良行为以确保孩子的个性。故选D项。 64．推理判断题。根据第三段“But human emotions are inseparable from understanding: Fear reflects a sense of threat, disappointment signals unmet expectations; jealousy implies perceiving another as a rival. Meaning shapes feeling, even in toddlers. Merely labeling a child’s anger without explaining when anger is appropriate or how it may harm others deprives them of an understanding of what they are feeling.(但人类的情绪与理解是分不开的：恐惧反映了一种威胁感，失望表明期望未得到满足；嫉妒意味着将他人视为竞争对手。意义塑造感觉，即使是在蹒跚学步的孩子身上也是如此。仅仅给孩子贴上愤怒的标签，而不解释什么时候愤怒是合适的，或者它可能会如何伤害他人，这剥夺了他们对自己感受的理解。)”可推知，作者认为大脑—身体育儿法忽视了理解在情绪中的作用。故选A项。 65．推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Moral and emotional understanding — knowing justified anger, practicing restraint, respecting others — does not suddenly appear in adulthood. It develops gradually, long before children are able to grasp or express such ideas clearly, as parents offer forms of understanding to their children from the very beginning.(道德和情感理解——知道什么是合理的愤怒，练习克制，尊重他人——并不是在成年后突然出现的。它是在孩子们能够清楚地理解或表达这些想法之前很久就逐渐发展起来的，因为父母从一开始就向孩子们提供理解的形式。)”可推知，根据Wilfred Bion的观点，道德规则应该从小培养。故选C项。 66．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“The deeper question parents need to ask is: Who do we want our toddlers to become? Unless we begin with a vision of the kind of person we hope to raise, we will always be chasing the latest parenting trend, or, perhaps, our child’s every mood.(父母需要问的一个更深层次的问题是：我们希望我们的孩子成为什么样的人？除非我们一开始就对我们希望培养的人有一个愿景，否则我们将永远在追逐最新的育儿趋势，或者，也许，我们孩子的每一种情绪。)”可推知，作者建议父母在最后一段为孩子的成长设定明确的目标。故选B项。 Section C（8’） Directions: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. Bunny Power: White Rabbit’s Reinvention When it comes to images of rabbits, many Chinese people would think of White Rabbit, a well-known brand of sweets. As one of the few old brands still thriving, White Rabbit has a thing or two to teach other companies about how to stay popular among consumers. China’s first domestic toffees (太妃糖) were produced in 1943 with Mickey Mouse on the wrapper. 67 The stylized blue-and-white cartoon bunny became an icon. In 1972, Zhou Enlai, then China’s premier, presented White Rabbits to Richard Nixon on his first visit to China. The fortunes of the sweet soured in the 1970s. As foreign goods flooded in, White Rabbits lost their popularity. Guan Sheng Yuan, the state-owned company that makes them, used the treat’s nutritional property as its selling point. It said seven sweets equals a glass of milk in terms of protein content. The strategy, however, didn’t work well. 68 The brand was even affected by the food safety scandals of a brand of powdered milk in 2008. However, the bunnies fought back. In 2018, the first batches of White Rabbit lip balm (润唇膏) sold out within hours. The following year, the producer teamed up with Godiva, a chocolate company, to make White Rabbit ice cream, and people queued for hours to buy the newly launched White Rabbit milk tea at a shop in Shanghai. 69 In 2021, Guan Sheng Yuan opened a shop in Shanghai selling a wide range of branded products. The rabbit has reinvented itself many times. Most recently, it has taken advantage of the trend of guo chao, which has been applied to trendy consumer goods with traditional Chinese cultural elements. It also teamed up with the American fashion company Coach, helping it to produce giant bunnies on handbags as well as dresses, denim jackets and a gold White-Rabbit necklace. Tapping into a sense of nostalgia (怀旧), the collaboration gave Coach a boost in the Chinese market. 70 Looking to the future, SK-II, a Japanese skincare brand, launched a limited-edition White Rabbit face serum. Foreign markets provide an additional carrot. The candies have diversified into a whole range of flavors, including peanut, red bean, mustard and durian, and are exported to more than 50 countries. That’s a whole different rabbit hole. A．The sweets quickly gained popularity across the country. B．For a time, the sweets had trouble finding favor with customers. C．The sweet maker took the opportunity to open more shops in other cities. D．At the same time, it enabled White Rabbits to gain new followers across the Pacific. E．The company has since launched perfumes, a shower gel and hand cream. F．When this American image fell out of favor in the 1950s, da baitu, a big white rabbit, took its place. 【答案】67．F 68．B 69．E 70．D 【导语】文章主要介绍了大白兔奶糖从诞生、兴衰到通过跨界合作与国潮趋势重塑品牌，走向国际市场的发展历程。 67．根据前文“China’s first domestic toffees were produced in 1943 with Mickey Mouse on the wrapper.(中国第一批国产太妃糖于1943年生产，包装上印有米老鼠。)” 及后文“The stylized blue-and-white cartoon bunny became an icon.(这个风格化的蓝白相间的卡通兔子成为了一个标志。)”可知，空处需衔接“米老鼠图案”到“大白兔图案”的转变；选项F“When this American image fell out of favor in the 1950s, da baitu, a big white rabbit, took its place.(20世纪50年代，当这个美国形象不再受欢迎时，大白兔取而代之。)” 符合上下文逻辑。 68．根据前文“The strategy, however, didn’t work well.(然而，这个策略效果并不好。)”及后文“The brand was even affected by the food safety scandals of a brand of powdered milk in 2008.(该品牌甚至在2008年受到某奶粉品牌食品安全丑闻的影响。)” 可知，空处需承接“策略失效”，说明品牌面临的困境；选项B“For a time, the sweets had trouble finding favor with customers.(一时间，这种糖果难以获得顾客的青睐。)”符合语境。 69．根据前文“In 2018, the first batches of White Rabbit lip balm sold out within hours. The following year, the producer teamed up with Godiva, a chocolate company, to make White Rabbit ice cream, and people queued for hours to buy the newly launched White Rabbit milk tea at a shop in Shanghai.(2018年，首批大白兔润唇膏在数小时内便销售一空。次年，品牌生产商与巧克力品牌歌帝梵合作，推出了大白兔冰淇淋；上海一家门店上新大白兔奶茶后，人们排队数小时争相购买。)” 及后文“In 2021, Guan Sheng Yuan opened a shop in Shanghai selling a wide range of branded products.(2021年，冠生园在上海开了一家店，销售各类品牌产品。)”可知，空处需衔接“跨界产品热销”，说明品牌拓展的具体表现；选项E“The company has since launched perfumes, a shower gel and hand cream.(此后，该公司推出了香水、沐浴露和护手霜。)”符合上下文逻辑。 70．根据前文“It also teamed up with the American fashion company Coach, helping it to produce giant bunnies on handbags as well as dresses, denim jackets and a gold White-Rabbit necklace. Tapping into a sense of nostalgia, the collaboration gave Coach a boost in the Chinese market.(它还与美国时尚公司蔻驰合作，在手提包、连衣裙、牛仔夹克和大白兔金项链上制作巨型兔子图案。利用怀旧情结，这次合作推动了蔻驰在中国市场的发展。)”可知，空处需承接“与美国品牌合作的影响”，说明对大白兔品牌的反向作用；选项D“At the same time, it enabled White Rabbits to gain new followers across the Pacific.(同时，它让大白兔在太平洋彼岸获得了新的追随者。)” 符合语境。 V. Summary writing (10’) 71．Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point (s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. Endangered Species An endangered species is a group of animals that could soon become extinct. Extinction happens when the last of the species has died out and there will be no more. Many species are nearly extinct and could disappear off the face of the earth very soon if we don’t do anything to save them. There are many reasons why-species become endangered but most of them are due to humans. Habitat destruction is the main reason why animals become endangered and this happens in two ways. When humans move into a new area, the animals’ habitat is destroyed and there is nothing to eat because humans chop down trees and build houses and farms. Animal habitats are also destroyed because of pollution. Chemicals in rivers and poisons on farms cause the destruction of habitats and animals can no longer live there. Endangered species are also the result of hunting and fishing. Animals are killed for their fur, bones or skin, or just for sport (消遣). Some seal species are now on the verge of extinction because they are killed for their fur to make coats. Tigers are shot to make medicine and tea from their bones, and crocodiles are caught to make bags and shoes. Overfishing means that large sea creatures like whales, tuna and sharks have all become endangered species, because too many are caught to make things like shark’s fin soup. So what can individuals and governments do to protect animal and plant species from becoming endangered? We should take care not to pollute natural areas, and farmers or companies who destroy animal habitats should face a financial penalty (处罚). Governments can help, too, by making it against the law to hunt, fish or trade in endangered species. If we all cooperate by taking these steps, we will protect our planet so that our children and their children can enjoy it too. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Animals soon to be extinct are called endangered species which are mainly caused by humans. The main reason is habitat destruction caused by humans moving into new areas and pollution. Another reason is hunting and fishing for animals’ fur, bones or skin, and sometimes sport. Individuals and governments should cooperate to protect habitat and ban hunting and fishing. (58 words) 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了濒危物种的概念，阐述了物种濒危主要是由人类活动导致，如栖息地破坏、捕猎和过度捕捞，最后提出个人和政府应合作保护濒危物种。 【详解】1. 要点摘录 ①An endangered species is a group of animals that could soon become extinct. ②There are many reasons why species become endangered but most of them are due to humans. ③Habitat destruction is the main reason why animals become endangered and this happens in two ways. ④Endangered species are also the result of hunting and fishing. ⑤So what can individuals and governments do to protect animal and plant species from becoming endangered? ⑥If we all cooperate by taking these steps, we will protect our planet so that our children and their children can enjoy it too. 2. 缜密构思 将第1个要点提炼出濒危物种的定义；将第2、3、4三个要点整合说明物种濒危的原因；将第5、6两个要点整合提出个人和政府应合作保护濒危物种。 3. 遣词造句 Animals soon to be extinct are called endangered species. The endangerment of species is mainly caused by humans, including habitat destruction and hunting and fishing. Individuals and governments should cooperate to protect endangered species. 【点睛】[高分句型1] Animals soon to be extinct are called endangered species which are mainly caused by humans. (运用了关系代词which引导限制性定语从句) [高分句型2] Another reason is hunting and fishing for animals’ fur, bones or skin, and sometimes sport. (运用了动名词短语作表语) VI. Translation (15’) 72．韩干以其捕捉这种动物身体特征的技艺而出名。（汉译英） ___________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Han Gan is famous/known for his skill in capturing the physical features of the animal. 【详解】表示“韩干”用专有名词Han Gan，作主语。表示“以……出名”用固定搭配be famous/known for，此处描述客观事实，用一般现在时，且主语为第三人称单数，故be动词用is。表示“他的技艺”用his skill，作介词for的宾语。用in，表示“在……方面”。表示“捕捉这种动物身体特征”用capture the physical features of the animal，用动名词capturing，作宾语。 73．难道我们不应该呼吁媒体，不要推崇狭隘的审美标准吗?(appeal) (汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Shouldn’t we appeal to the media not to advocate narrow aesthetic standards? 【详解】“呼吁某人（不）做某事”用短语appeal to sb. (not) to do sth.，“推崇”用advocate；“狭隘的审美标准”译为narrow aesthetic standards，“媒体”译为the media。原句是反问句，将shouldn’t置于句首来表达表示“难道不应该”。 74．我们应该尊重不同文化和欣赏文化多元性，这有助于我们拓宽对世界的认知。(汉译英) _____________________________________________________________ 【答案】 We should respect different cultures and appreciate cultural diversity, which helps us broaden our understanding of the world. 【详解】“尊重”表达为动词respect，“不同文化”表达为different cultures，“欣赏文化多元性”表达为appreciate cultural diversity。情态动词should表示“应该”，后接动词原形，因此“我们应该尊重不同文化和欣赏文化多元性”译为We should respect different cultures and appreciate cultural diversity。“这”指代前面整个主句的内容，用非限制性定语从句，关系代词which在从句中作主语。“有助于我们做某事”表达为helps us do sth.。“拓宽对世界的认知”表达为broaden our understanding of the world。因此“这有助于我们拓宽对世界的认知”译为which helps us broaden our understanding of the world。整句陈述一般性事实，主句和定语从句均用一般现在时。 75．通过这种方法，京剧把小小的舞台转变成了浩瀚的宇宙。(汉译英) _____________________________________________________________ 【答案】By this means, Peking Opera has turned the small stage into a vast universe. 【详解】“通过这种方法”译为by this means，作状语，“京剧”译为Peking Opera，“把……转变成”使用动词短语turn...into...，“小小的舞台”译为small stage，使用定冠词，表特指，“浩瀚的宇宙”译为vast universe，使用不定冠词，表泛指，句子强调转变的最终效果，可以用现在完成时。 76．新闻记者和内容创作者的共同之处在于他们都必须时刻紧跟时事。(in common) (汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Journalists and content creators have one thing in common: they must keep up with current affairs all the time. 【详解】“新闻记者”是Journalists，“内容创作者”为content creators，“有共同之处”表达为have...in common，这里具体指“有一件事共同之处”即have one thing in common；“必须”为must“紧跟”用“keep up with”，“时事”是current affairs，“时刻”为all the time。  句子陈述客观事实，用一般现在时。 VII. Guided writing (25’) 77．假定你是李华，你的朋友Lily进入高中后加入了校学生会(Students’ Union)，写信向你询问如何平衡学习和学生会工作。请你给她写一封回信，内容包括： （1）表示理解； （2）给出合理建议； （3）表达祝福。 注意： （1）词数100左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Lily, ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Lily, Congratulations on making the Students’ Union. It is such a wonderful testament to your organizational talent and passion. Yet I fully understand your worry about balancing studies and union duties, so I’m sharing practical tips. First, craft a well-structured schedule, assigning fixed time to each task to avoid last-minute chaos. Second, utilize fragmented time like class breaks to review lessons or draft activity plans — small moments add up. Third, seek help when overwhelmed: share tasks with union peers or ask teachers for time-management advice. Hope these tips work! May your high school life brim with joy, growth and achievements. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【导语】题目要求考生以李华的名义给朋友Lily回信，就如何平衡学习和学生会工作给出建议。 【详解】1.词汇积累 理解：understand→comprehend 避免：avoid→refrain from 帮助：help→assistance 快乐：joy→delight 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：First, craft a well-structured schedule, assigning fixed time to each task to avoid last-minute chaos. 拓展句：First, I suggest you craft a well-structured schedule and assign fixed time to each task to avoid last-minute chaos. 【点睛】[高分句型1]May your high school life brim with joy, growth and achievements.（运用了情态动词may表祝愿） [高分句型2]Third, seek help when overwhelmed: share tasks with union peers or ask teachers for time-management advice.（运用了省略句） 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $听力考试正式开始。I'd like to book a haircut for tomorrow. sure. How about nine tomorrow morning? I'm afraid I can't make IT. then. Could we respond IT by . two hours? No problem. I'd like to book a haircut for tomorrow. sure. How about nine tomorrow morning? I'm afraid I can't make IT then could we respond . IT by two hours? No problem. Listen to the next question. Do you like boxing? Not really. I think it's too violent. I prefer something quiet and relaxing, like yoga. Well, I think IT is a chAllenging sport. I'm actually on my way to the gym. I'm learning boxing. now. Do you like boxing? Not really. I think it's too violent. I prefer something quiet and relaxing, like yoga. Well, I think . he is a chAllenging sport. I'm actually on my way to the gym. I'm learning . boxing now. Listen to the next question. They are shouting and dancing excitedly all day long. Isn't IT terrible. I can't concentrate on my studies. Yes, they make too much noise. They are shouting . and dancing excitedly all day long. Isn't IT terrible. I can't concentrate on . my studies. Yes, they make too much noise. Listen to the next question. I just finished a cool book about the outer space. I suggest you read science fiction. I watch a lot of science fiction movies and T, V. Series, but I actually haven't read any scientific novels. I'll have . to check IT out. I just finished a cool book about the outer space. I suggest you read science fiction. SA lot of science fiction movies and T, V. Series, but I actually haven't read any science fiction. Les, i'll have to check IT out. Listen to the next question. Hi mike. How are you spending the coming holiday? My mother feels like visiting a museum, but my dad prefers fishing by the lake. As for me, i'm going to go cycling along the countryside. Hi mike, how are you spending the coming holiday? My mother feels like visiting a museum, but my dad prefers fishing by the lake. As for me, i'm going to go cycling along the countryside. Listen to the next question. Emma, which traditional festival do you find the most meaningful? The mid autumn festival, the spring festival or the lantern festival? The spring festival during IT, we make dumplings with my grandma. He says they bring good luck. Emma, which traditional festival do you find the most meaningful? The mid autumn festival, the spring festival or the lantern festival? The spring festival during IT, we make dumplings with my grandma. He says they bring good luck. Listen to the next question. L, C, what did you take up winter swimming? Oh, it's very refreshing. IT clears my head and helps me concentrate. Plus I wear a White suit, so I don't feel the full impact of a cold water. L, C, why did you take up winter swimming? Oh, it's very refreshing. IT clears my head, helps me concentrate, plus I wear a wet suit, so I don't feel the full impact of a cold water. Listen to the next question. Does this dress look good on me, or is IT too old old? It's a dress that you just got from a store. It's brand new mag. I mean, is the style for an older woman. I'm only twenty two. I don't want to dress like i'm fifty two. Listen to the next question. How is your history project on the evolution of ancient civilizations going? sure. IT offers a unique window into the past. Remember that the submission deadline is next monday, and the professor is strict about late submission. I've been working hard on at all week burning the midnight oil, and it's . nearly done now. How is your history project on the evolution of ancient civilizations going? I'm sure IT offers a unique window into the past. Remember that the submission deadline is next monday, and the professor is strict about late submission. I've been working hard on at all week burning the midnight oil, and it's . nearly done now. Listen to the next question. Justin, my favorite ite singer, is holding a concert this friday. Do you want to go with me? Indeed, but I have a very busy schedule that day. I have to attend a conference in the afternoon and meet an important client at dinner time. Thanks for letting me know. Justin, my favorite singer, is holding a concert this friday. Do you want to go with me? Indeed, but I have a very busy schedule that I have to attend a conference in the afternoon and meet an important client at dinner time. Thanks for letting me know. Listen to the next . question. Good evening. This is the nine o'clock news. First, the headlines. A gash explosion in southern france is believed to have killed more than forty people. The cause of the explosion is still unknown. Three aid workers were killed when their trucks were attacked early this morning. All three of the workers were from france. Our russian rocket lifted off at three thirty seven AM saturday, Carrying the first base tourist, california businessman denis tito, and two astronauts on a journey to the international space station, a tour bus Carrying sleeping middle school students from boston slide off a highway friday morning, killing at least four children and injuring about thirty. And prince Andrew has finally opened the new bridge over the river terms at trench. Now those stories in more detail. Good evening. This is the nine o'clock news. First, the headlines. A gas explosion in southern france is believed to have killed more than forty people. The cause of the explosion is still unknown. Three aid workers were killed when their trucks were attacked early this morning. All three of the workers were from france. Our russian rocket lifted off at three thirty seven AM saturday, Carrying the first base tourist, california businessman denis tito, and two astronauts on a journey to the international space station. A tour bus Carrying sleeping middle school students from boston slide off a highway friday morning, killing at least four children and injuring about thirty. And prince Andrew has finally opened the new bridge over the river terms at trench. Now those stories in more detail. Listen to the next question. right, everyone. Let's make a start. Over the past few sessions keeping considering the reasons why some world languages are in decline in today, i'm discussing how digital technology affects languages. I'm going to focus on the isolani language, which is spoken by around three hundred and twenty one thousand people, most of whom live in iceland. The problem for this language is not the number of speakers, nor is IT about losing words to other language. In fact, the vocabulary of icelandic is continually increasing because when speakers need a new word, they tend to create one rather than borrowing from another language. Take, for example, the word for one browser. This is vai in isolani, which comes from the verb to wonder. I can think of a more appropriate term because that's exactly what you do mentally when you browse the internet. However, Young iceland anders spent a great deal of time in the digital world where english dominates today. Young people use smart phones all the time to read books, watch T, V, or films, play games with the music and so on. Teachers have found that playground conversations in icelandic secondary schools can be conducted entirely in english, while teachers of much Younger children have reported situations where their classes find IT easier to say what is in a picture using english rather than icelandic. The very real and worrying consequence of all this is that the Young generation in iceland is that risk of losing its mothers tongue. Right, everyone, let's make a start. Over the past few sessions, we ve been considering the reasons why some world languages are in decline. And today i'm discussing how digital technology affects languages. I'm going to focus on the atlantic language, which is spoken by around three hundred and twenty one thousand people, most of whom live in iceland. The problem for this language is not the number of speakers, nor is IT about losing words to other language. In fact, the vocabulary of icelandic is continually increasing because when speakers need a new word, they tend to create one rather than borrowing from another language. Take, for example, the word for one browser. This is vai in isolani, which comes from the verb to wonder. I can't think of a more appropriate term because that's exactly what you do when you browse the internet. However, Young iced lander spent a great deal of time in the digital world where english dominates today. Young people use smart phones all the time to read books, watch T, V or films, play games, listening to music and so on. Teachers have found that playground conversations in icelandic secondary schools can be conducted entirely in english, while teachers of much Younger children have reported situations where their classes find the easier to say what is in a picture using english, rather than iceland tic. The very real and worrying consequence of all this is that the Young generation in iceland is that risk of losing its mother tongue. Questions . fourteen. what can be learned about the iceland tic language? Fifteen, what . concern . do teachers report about students? Sixteen. what is the . speakers focus in the speech? Listen to the next question. First, i'd like to thank everyone for coming tonight. IT is so nice to have everyone here to celebrate this special day with me. I'd also like to thank my good friend David Arnold for organizing this wonderful party. My twenty years working at the university have been some of the happiest years of my life. I have been so lucky to have worked with so many good people. I am very happy that and sharp will be taking over my position. SHE is a very experience ed teacher, and I am encouraged to see SHE has such passion for this important job. ID also like to congratulate ate her for getting married, and I wish you a long and happy life, and I hope you enjoy your honeymoon in australia. Finally, i'd like to thank crag Anderson. IT was he who had convinced me to work here, otherwise I would have become a fireman. So what will I do with myself? Now, as you know, I have a love or languages. I already speaks spanish. So my next wish is to learn chinese. My wife and I will be going to china this summer, so we'll see once again. Thank you, everyone. I will truly miss you all. First, i'd like to thank everyone for coming tonight. IT is so nice to have everyone here to celebrate this special day with me. I'd also like to thank my good friend David Arnold for organizing this wonderful party. My twenty years working at the university have been some of the happiest years of my life. I have been so lucky to have worked with so many good people. I am very happy that and sharp will be taking over my position. SHE is a very experience ed teacher, and I am encouraged to see SHE has such passion for this important job. ID also like to congratulate ate her for getting married, and I wish you a long and happy life, and I hope you enjoy your honeymoon in australia. Finally, i'd like to thank craig Anderson. IT was he who had convinced me to work here, otherwise I would have become a fireman. So what will I do with myself? Now, as you know, I have a love for languages. I already speak spanish, so my next wish is to learn chinese. My wife and I will be going to china this summer, so we'll see once again. Thank you, everyone. I will truly miss you all. 听力部分到此结束。