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2025—2026学年度高二年级第二学期教学质量调研（二） 英语 考生在答题前请认真阅读本注意事项及各题答题要求： 1．本试卷共10页，包含听力（共30分）、阅读（共50分）、语言运用（共30分）、写作（共40分）四部分。本次考试满分为150分，考试时间为120分钟。 2．答题前，请您务必将自己的姓名、考试号等用黑色0.5毫米签字笔填写在答题卡上。 3．作答非选择题必须用书写黑色字迹的0.5毫米签字笔写在答题卡上的指定位置，在其它位置作答一律无效。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每题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. What is the man going to do? A. Attend a family reunion. B. Visit his cousins abroad. C. Host a wedding anniversary. 2. What does the man want to do? A. Complain about an emergency. B. Extend the loan period for a book. C. Ask about the due date of his book. 3. What is the woman’s feeling now? A. Regret. B. Disappointment. C. Worry. 4. Where does the conversation take place? A. At a restaurant. B. At a supermarket. C. At an art gallery. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. Throwing away old items. B. Planning a shopping trip. C. Purchasing a new coat. 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。 6. Why does Janet make the call? A. To tell about a delay. B. To request payment. C. To place an order. 7. What does the man ask Janet to do in the end? A. Offer free shipping. B. Keep him updated. C. Repair his printer. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. What contributes the most to Echke’s leaving? A. Her heavy workload. B. Her low salary. C. Her tough manager. 9. What does the man promise to do? A. Report the comment. B. Interview other employees. C. Contact another department. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 10. When did Walt Disney win the first Oscar award? A. In the mid-1920s. B. In the early 1930s. C. In the late 1960s. 11. What is special about Walt Disney’s last Oscar award? A. He didn’t receive it himself. B. He won it just before his death. C. He got it for his first character. 12. What do we know about the speakers? A. They are fans of Mickey Mouse. B. They like to watch films with kids. C. They both favor a Walt Disney film. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 13. What is probably the woman? A. A journalist. B. An officer. C. A student. 14. What has been done to the trees planted last year? A. They’ve been moved to another spot. B. They’ve been measured for oxygen output. C. They’ve been compared with other species. 15. What is the current goal of the project? A. To expand the tree planting area. B. To introduce more tree species. C. To win more academic prizes. 16. What was the key to the research improvement? A. The government fund. B. The private investment. C. The project share price. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17. Where does the speaker work? A. At a TV station. B. At a radio station. C. At a weather station. 18. What made the speaker get into the field? A. A television program. B. His childhood experience. C. Research on weather conditions. 19. What is the basis for a weather-forecasting job? A. Being able to draw patterns. B. Explaining forecasts simply. C. Performing well in science. 20. What did the speaker major in before starting his work? A. Physics. B. Math. C. Business. 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 New Scientist is the world’s most popular weekly science and technology publication. Our website, app and print editions cover international news from a scientific standpoint. Highlights: News & Features Daily online updates and weekly magazine top picks bring you the latest scientific news. covering everything from artificial intelligence to breakthroughs in health and quantum (量子) physics. Written by researchers and expert journalists, feature articles separate fact from fiction and turn discoveries into easy-to-understand knowledge — no science background needed. Culture This section explores the intersection of science and culture, featuring reviews of books, events, and exhibitions. 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Subscriber-only Benefits: ·Exclusive (专享的) access to articles with great content ·Priority to paid tours to sites of scientific importance worldwide ·Four free virtual events each year, including lectures and masterclasses on science topics ·Newsletters with the latest news and insights, sent directly to your email or digital devices Best offer Digital access APP+ Website Subscription Unlimited access to newscientist. com Unrestricted access to the app Trial: $10 for 10 weeks ○Then $49.99 every 3 months ○Then $200 $99 annually Print and digital access APP+ Website Subscription Unlimited access to newscientist. com Unrestricted access to the app Print edition delivered directly to your door each week Trial: $20 for 10 weeks ○Then $64.99 every 3 months ○Then $240 $199 annually 1. Based on the text, we can infer that New Scientist’s target audience is most likely: A. Professional researchers. B. General public interested in science. C. Art and culture critics. D. Quantum physics specialists. 2. What is an advantage of being a subscriber? A. Staying informed of updates. B. Taking discounted science tours. C. Getting free reading devices. D. Attending lectures in universities. 3. How much should one pay for the print and digital access subscription during the 10-week trial period? A. 10. B. 199. C. 49.99. D. 20. B A 19-year-old runner with Down syndrome (唐氏综合症) has become the youngest person with a learning disability to complete a marathon. Lloyd Martin created history by finishing the 26.2-mile (42 km) course of the London Marathon guided by his mother Ceri Hooper, 54, on Sunday. After undergoing surgery on both of his knees in 2021, Martin began running 5 kilometers at a time. The Daily Mail reported that the teenager began training for the marathon in December, coached by his mother, an experienced marathoner. After Christmas, he began increasing his mileage and prepared for London. More than 50,000 excellent and charitable runners took to the streets of the British capital, with a record 578,000 people entering the ballot (抽签) for this event, making it the most popular marathon in the world. The Guinness World Records awarded Lloyd Martin a certificate at the end of the race. He is the youngest person to complete a marathon in the intellectual impairment (损伤) category, the book of records announced. The teenager and his mother broke down in tears after finishing the race. “In Lloyd’s words, it’s achieving his dream.” Ms. Hooper was quoted by the BBC as saying. “Really anything is possible if you put your mind to it. With a bit of work, you can achieve it.” Martin ran the first 14 miles of the marathon without stopping, which was the farthest he had ever run, his mother said. He then walked the rest of the miles till the finish line as the crowd cheered for him. “It was tough, but we had a ball,” Ms. Hooper said, adding that her son’s achievement was important for people with Down syndrome. “We did not say a lot when we crossed the finish line. We just both burst into tears,” she said. Prior to the marathon, Mr. Martin had run the farthest distance of 5 km in November last year. The London Marathon shared a touching video of Martin finishing the race and celebrating his accomplishment with his mom. 4. What do we know about Lloyd Martin? A. He had the determination for a race. B. He competed with a disabled runner. C. He maintained a speed in the Marathon. D. He participated in the match on his own. 5. What is the key to Martin’s accomplishment? A. His mom’s encouragement. B. His physical strength. C. The professional training. D. The crowd’s cheers. 6. Why did Martin and his mother both burst into tears after crossing the finish line? A. They were too exhausted after the race. B. They were overcome by the excitement. C. They were disappointed with the result. D. They were moved by the loud applause. 7. What can we learn from Martin’s story? A. Nothing is impossible for a willing heart. B. A great coach is the key to sports success. C. Everyone adds fuel and the flames rise high. D. All things are difficult before they are easy. C There will be days when you do not have much to do. As the clock ticks past 5pm, there may be no purpose in staying at your desk. But you can see your boss hard at work and, more important, they can see you. So you make an effort to look busy. Some of this may be a self-perpetuating (自生自存) cycle. If bosses do not like to go home before their workers, and workers fear leaving before their bosses, everyone is trapped. Staff may feel that they will not get a pay rise, or a promotion, if they are not seen to be putting in maximum effort. This is easily confused with long hours. Managers, who are often no good at judging employees’ performance, use time in the office as an alternative. But presenteeism (出勤) has more serious consequences. As well as reducing productivity, this can increase medical expenses for the employer. According to a study, these costs can be six times higher for employers than the costs of absenteeism among workers. To take one example, research published in the British Medical Journal found that Japanese employees with lower-back pain were three times more likely to turn up for work than in Britain. As a result, those workers were more likely to experience greater pain and to suffer from depression. What could be more dispiriting than being in pain while feeling trapped at work? None of this is to say that employers are not entitled to expect workers to be in the office for an acceptable proportion of time. Unavoidably there will be a need for some preferably short meetings. Dealing with colleagues face-to-face creates a feeling of trust and friendship, allows for a useful exchange of ideas and enables workers to have a better sense of their needs. But modern machinery like smartphones and laptops is portable. It can be used as easily at home as in the office. Turning an office into a prison, with prisoners allowed home for the evenings, does nothing for the creativity that is increasingly demanded of office workers as routine tasks are automated. To be productive, you need presence of mind, not being present in the flesh. 8. According to the passage, why do employees stay late at the office even when they have no work? A. They enjoy earning overtime pay. B. They need to complete extra tasks. C. They want to impress their bosses. D. They want recognition from colleagues. 9. What can be inferred about how managers typically evaluate employees? A. Based on actual work output. B. Based on health conditions. C. Based on creative contributions. D. Based on hours spent in the office. 10. One of the consequences of presenteeism that ________. A. employers will pay workers higher wages B. workers will suffer physically and mentally C. workers will perform their job more efficiently D. the effort put in by workers will finally pay off 11. What is the author’s attitude toward “presenteeism”? A. Clearly critical. B. Strongly supportive. C. Avoid screens in old age. D. Focus on positive content. D You may have heard the term “brain rot” online. “Brain rot refers to the negative effects of overexposure to shallow, repetitive or overly stimulating online content,” said Susan Lotkowski, neurologist (神经科医生) at Inspira Medical Group Neurology. “These effects point to concerns about how digital consumption shapes our brain health.” Brain rot could be linked to habits that overwork our brain’s reward systems. “Online platforms have algorithms (算法) designed to keep us active and engaged, causing the brain to create short bursts of dopamine (多巴胺) with each like, share or funny video,” said Dr. Lotkowski. “Over time, this form of constant stimulation can affect your cognitive (认知) health.” Long-term exposure to low-quality digital content may not only make you feel tired at the moment, but also have lasting effects on your mind. It can gradually shorten your attention span, making it difficult to focus on more challenging tasks. At the same time, taking in too much unorganized information may leave you mentally tired and less efficient. In addition, frequently switching attention between different online distractions can weaken your memory, so that you find it harder to remember important details. What’s more, constantly reading negative news online may increase stress and even lead to feelings of anxiety. While brain rot is often associated with younger people immersed in digital culture, older adults can also be affected by the effects of screens on cognitive health. “Too much screen time and poor digital habits may worsen age-related cognitive decline,” said Dr. Lotkowski. “Adopting strategies to maintain a healthy brain can boost memory, focus and overall mental agility as you age.” Maintaining cognitive health as you age involves creating a lifestyle that develops your brain. Engaging in mentally stimulating activities like puzzles, reading or learning a new skill can reduce the effects of digital consumption and promote long-term brain health. The concerns brain rot raises are very real. By being mindful of your online habits and making choices that support your health goals, you can enjoy the benefits of technology while keeping your brain sharp and strong. 12. What does the term “brain rot” mainly refer to? A. The influence of online platforms. B. The brain’s production of dopamine. C. The decline of brain function with age. D. The negative effects of digital overload. 13. Which of the following situations best shows the effect of “brain rot”? A. An office worker falls asleep in a lengthy meeting. B. A student refuses to watch a 2-hour film in the cinema. C. An old lady panics at alarming online food safety posts. D. A reader fails to remember every detail of a literary book. 14. What can be inferred about older adults from the passage? A. They are more unlikely to experience cognitive decline. B. They are less affected by digital content than young people. C. They may suffer from the negative effects of screen overuse. D. They benefit a lot from getting immersed in online activities. 15. What are the elderly advised to do to protect cognitive health? A. Limit digital use. B. Stay mentally active. C. Avoid screens in old age. D. Focus on positive content. 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。 How do you react when you call someone the wrong name, trip over a curb, or wave to a stranger you take for a friend? ____16____ If yes, you’re definitely not alone. But new research tells us that laughing at these minor mistakes is a wiser choice. New research shows that people often overestimate how harshly others judge their minor social mistakes. For these small, harmless mistakes, laughing at yourself is a far better choice. It can show your social confidence, ease tension and make it clear that the mistake was an accident. ____17____ To do the research, over 3,000 participants read stories of small mistakes, like walking into a glass door at a party. ____18____ They even saw photos of the person either laughing or looking embarrassed. The result was clear: Those who laughed off mistakes were seen as warmer, more capable and more genuine. ____19____ Observers thought embarrassment was often excessive — people felt worse than the situation required. Laughing, by contrast, signals that you know the mistake is unimportant. There is one note to take, though. ____20____ If a mistake causes real harm to yourself or others, laughing is not an appropriate response. Also, the study didn’t explore the long-term effects of laughing or feeling embarrassed about mistakes. Even so, it proves the famous saying: When you’re smiling, the whole world smiles with you. A. Not all mistakes should be met with a laugh. B. Do you fall into a deep sense of embarrassment? C. Then they were told how the person reacted to the blunder. D. This simple reaction can bring you many unexpected benefits. E. What’s more, embarrassment was often considered unnecessary. F. Laughing at yourself will only make others look down upon you. G. People are more likely to forgive others’ big mistakes than small ones. 第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分35分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 “My loss of vision was troublesome. I didn’t know what to do first. It was like learning how to ____21____ again.” my mother said. At first, using a white cane (手杖) was tough for her because it ____22____ her “secret” to the world, she said. She later made ____23____ so she could do simple tasks such as pouring a glass of water by using bright-colored drinking glasses instead of clear ones, and ____24____ ones such as reading instructions on a medicine bottle by using a screen reader service — tasks that are often overlooked by ____25____ people. Then, my mother realized, it was a super power. She found a sense of belonging wherever she went because people could ____26____ her disability and would offer to help. She made friends with her Braille (布莱叶盲文) teachers, grocery store employees and many others who have ____27____ her through this life change. “Before I lost my vision, there was so much I didn’t see. But now I see people as they ____28____ are,” my mother said. My mother also found it rewarding to be of ____29____ to others, as so many were to her. As a cancer survivor, she ____30____ at the hospital where she was treated, lending emotional support to patients. And she uses her experiences and skills as a lawyer in an organization that ____31____ the visually impaired and blind community. “I see it as the answer to my why. Helping cancer patients and advocating for those with ____32____ loss redefines my purpose in life.” my mother said. Her ____33____ has taught me to be more strong-willed. I believe there is no battle that is insurmountable (不可逾越的) because I watch my role model ____34____ difficulties daily. I’ve watched her fall and ____35____ stronger every time. 21. A. see B. talk C. walk D. stand 22. A. exposed B. recommended C. attached D. devoted 23. A. plans B. adjustments C. decisions D. promises 24. A. ordinary B. substantial C. amusing D. complicated 25. A. sighted B. elderly C. sightless D. shortsighted 26. A. identify B. overlook C. assume D. acknowledge 27. A. transformed B. challenged C. followed D. supported 28. A. definitely B. normally C. truly D. usually 29. A. benefit B. service C. importance D. interest 30. A. works B. stays C. rests D. volunteers 31. A. changes B. suspects C. assists D. gathers 32. A. memory B. vision C. hearing D. weight 33. A. loss B. purpose C. inspiration D. strength 34. A. avoiding B. creating C. overcoming D. escaping 35. A. hold on B. get back up C. come back D. figure out 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。 Europe’s new artificial intelligence-powered weather forecasting model became operational on Tuesday, _____36_____ (promise) to significantly improve meteorological and extreme weather predictions globally. The Artificial Intelligence Forecasting System (AIFS) is the first fully operational weather prediction open model ____37____ (use) machine learning technology, and will run side by side ____38____ its traditional physics-based counterpart (对应版本) — the Integrated Forecasting System (IFS), the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) said in a press release on Tuesday. AIFS’ forecast builds upon the same ____39____ (combine) of data that the IFS feeds on, with the data ____40____ (collect) from satellites, planes, boats, and other Earth-based measurement stations. What distinguishes the two models, however, ____41____ (be) that the new machine learning model assesses how these initial conditions will influence future weather based on its knowledge of how the weather ____42____ (evolve) in the past. IFS calculations, in contrast, rely on the laws of physics, which it integrates in its computer code. “We see the AIFS and IFS as complementary (互补的), ____43____ part of providing a range of products to our user community, who decide ____44____ best suits their needs,” said ECMWF’s Director of Forecasts and Services, Florian Pappenberger. Europe’s weather forecasts are ____45____ (current) reliable up to six to seven days ahead for precipitation (降水) and wind, and up to 14 or 15 days ahead for temperature, Pappenberger told the Financial Times. 第三节 词汇检测（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 根据首字母或中文提示，写出下列各句中的单词，并将单词的完整形式写在答题卡相应题号的横线上。 46. They sleep and drink milk in that ________ (临时的), protected environment until they are about seven or eight months old. （根据汉语提示单词拼写） 47. As scheduled, our school will host a speech ______ (竞争，比赛) in the lecture hall on December 20th. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 48. Faced with various challenges, she kept a ________ (坚定的) determination and never thought of giving up. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 49. To be a lawyer, you must satisfy certain ________ (标准). (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 50. Learning to relax by whichever method ________ (满足需要) you best is a positive way of contributing to your overall good health. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 51. They planned to keep the b________ low by living on boiled noodles, with the occasional hamburger shop treat. (根据首字母单词拼写) 52. Out of s________ for the homeless children, the man gave them shelter for the night. (根据首字母单词拼写) 53. While working there, out of a strong p________ for knowledge, he continued to study, earning a doctorate in physics in 1905. (根据首字母单词拼写) 54. The reason why I o________ going abroad for studies is that it would cost a considerable sum of money. (根据首字母单词拼写) 55. You can’t find a society that is completely free from p________. (根据首字母单词拼写) 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分） 第一节（满分15分） 56. 假定你是李华，近期你校英文报正在举办“My Career Plan”征文活动。请你结合全球“汉语热”（Chinese learning fever）现象，以“My Dream Career: A Chinese Teacher for Foreigners”为题，写一篇短文参赛，内容包括： 1. 职业选择的背景（汉语热的现状）； 2. 你的具体规划； 3. 该职业的意义。 注意： 1. 词数80左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分20分） 57. 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。 Kevin was pretty bored. His mother was at work, and his father had been away on business. Therefore, he was left in the care of Mrs. Hill, an old lady who lived next door. His parents had raised the 12-year-old to be a good boy. He never got into trouble, though sometimes he wanted to do risky things. Mrs. Hill was asleep. Kevin sighed (叹息) and hoped something exciting would happen. Suddenly, a movement outside caught his eye. Mrs. Hill’s front window faced Mr. and Mrs. Green’s house across the street. The couple had both gone to work, so it was strange that someone was over there. Kevin stared at the man at their front door. Suddenly, the man jumped through an open window into the house. With his heart in his mouth, Kevin grabbed Mrs. Hill’s home phone and called the police. Thinking that the man might get away with whatever he wanted before the police arrived, Kevin decided to do something. He rushed out of Mrs. Hill’s house and crossed the street quickly. Grabbing a branch from a cut-down tree, he jumped in through the window. “Stop right there! You must leave right now!” he called out, holding the branch with both hands. The man froze for a second, but when he saw the skinny boy he breathed a sigh of relief. “Hey, kid, put that down. It was my home. My parents used to live here and my father’s watch was here,” he explained, trying to lift a floorboard. At that moment, the sounds of a police car echoed (回响) in the air. The man stood up in a panic, then ran through the house toward the window and jumped out. Kevin followed out and told the arriving police officers what had happened. They pursued and arrested the man. Kevin went back to Mrs. Hill’s house. Somehow he wasn’t sure he had done the right thing. “What if he has told the truth?” he thought to himself. The man’s words sounded pretty convincing. 注意： (1) 续写词数应为150左右； (2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: When Mr. and Mrs. Green got home, Kevin went to talk to them. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Kevin and Mr. Green took the watch they had found to the police station. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025—2026学年度高二年级第二学期教学质量调研（二） 英语 考生在答题前请认真阅读本注意事项及各题答题要求： 1．本试卷共10页，包含听力（共30分）、阅读（共50分）、语言运用（共30分）、写作（共40分）四部分。本次考试满分为150分，考试时间为120分钟。 2．答题前，请您务必将自己的姓名、考试号等用黑色0.5毫米签字笔填写在答题卡上。 3．作答非选择题必须用书写黑色字迹的0.5毫米签字笔写在答题卡上的指定位置，在其它位置作答一律无效。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每题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. What is the man going to do? A. Attend a family reunion. B. Visit his cousins abroad. C. Host a wedding anniversary. 2. What does the man want to do? A. Complain about an emergency. B. Extend the loan period for a book. C. Ask about the due date of his book. 3. What is the woman’s feeling now? A. Regret. B. Disappointment. C. Worry. 4. Where does the conversation take place? A. At a restaurant. B. At a supermarket. C. At an art gallery. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. Throwing away old items. B. Planning a shopping trip. C. Purchasing a new coat. 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。 6. Why does Janet make the call? A. To tell about a delay. B. To request payment. C. To place an order. 7. What does the man ask Janet to do in the end? A. Offer free shipping. B. Keep him updated. C. Repair his printer. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. What contributes the most to Echke’s leaving? A. Her heavy workload. B. Her low salary. C. Her tough manager. 9. What does the man promise to do? A. Report the comment. B. Interview other employees. C. Contact another department. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 10. When did Walt Disney win the first Oscar award? A. In the mid-1920s. B. In the early 1930s. C. In the late 1960s. 11. What is special about Walt Disney’s last Oscar award? A. He didn’t receive it himself. B. He won it just before his death. C. He got it for his first character. 12. What do we know about the speakers? A. They are fans of Mickey Mouse. B. They like to watch films with kids. C. They both favor a Walt Disney film. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 13. What is probably the woman? A. A journalist. B. An officer. C. A student. 14. What has been done to the trees planted last year? A. They’ve been moved to another spot. B. They’ve been measured for oxygen output. C. They’ve been compared with other species. 15. What is the current goal of the project? A. To expand the tree planting area. B. To introduce more tree species. C. To win more academic prizes. 16. What was the key to the research improvement? A. The government fund. B. The private investment. C. The project share price. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17. Where does the speaker work? A. At a TV station. B. At a radio station. C. At a weather station. 18. What made the speaker get into the field? A. A television program. B. His childhood experience. C. Research on weather conditions. 19. What is the basis for a weather-forecasting job? A. Being able to draw patterns. B. Explaining forecasts simply. C. Performing well in science. 20. What did the speaker major in before starting his work? A. Physics. B. Math. C. Business. 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 New Scientist is the world’s most popular weekly science and technology publication. Our website, app and print editions cover international news from a scientific standpoint. Highlights: News & Features Daily online updates and weekly magazine top picks bring you the latest scientific news. covering everything from artificial intelligence to breakthroughs in health and quantum (量子) physics. Written by researchers and expert journalists, feature articles separate fact from fiction and turn discoveries into easy-to-understand knowledge — no science background needed. Culture This section explores the intersection of science and culture, featuring reviews of books, events, and exhibitions. It highlights the impact of science on society and the arts. Views We present readers’ letters, opinions, and articles by editors, offering in-depth analysis and diverse viewpoints on science, culture, and social issues. This section encourages critical thinking and discussion. Subscriber-only Benefits: ·Exclusive (专享的) access to articles with great content ·Priority to paid tours to sites of scientific importance worldwide ·Four free virtual events each year, including lectures and masterclasses on science topics ·Newsletters with the latest news and insights, sent directly to your email or digital devices Best offer Digital access APP+ Website Subscription Unlimited access to newscientist. com Unrestricted access to the app Trial: $10 for 10 weeks ○Then $49.99 every 3 months ○Then $200 $99 annually Print and digital access APP+ Website Subscription Unlimited access to newscientist. com Unrestricted access to the app Print edition delivered directly to your door each week Trial: $20 for 10 weeks ○Then $64.99 every 3 months ○Then $240 $199 annually 1. Based on the text, we can infer that New Scientist’s target audience is most likely: A. Professional researchers. B. General public interested in science. C. Art and culture critics. D. Quantum physics specialists. 2. What is an advantage of being a subscriber? A. Staying informed of updates. B. Taking discounted science tours. C. Getting free reading devices. D. Attending lectures in universities. 3. How much should one pay for the print and digital access subscription during the 10-week trial period? A. 10. B. 199. C. 49.99. D. 20. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了《新科学家》杂志及其订阅服务的相关信息。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据News & Features部分中“Written by researchers and expert journalists, feature articles separate fact from fiction and turn discoveries into easy-to-understand knowledge — no science background needed. (由研究人员和专家记者撰写，专题文章将事实与虚构分开，并将发现转化为易于理解的知识——不需要科学背景。)”可知，《新科学家》的目标受众很可能是对科学感兴趣的普通公众。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Subscriber-only Benefits部分中的“Newsletters with the latest news and insights, sent directly to your email or digital devices (直接发送到您的电子邮件或数字设备上的最新新闻和见解的通讯)”可知，订阅者的一个优势是可以及时了解最新动态。故选A。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Print and digital access部分中的“Trial: $20 for 10 weeks (试用：10周20美元)”可知，在10周的试用期内，一个人需要支付20美元来订阅印刷版和数字版。故选D。 B A 19-year-old runner with Down syndrome (唐氏综合症) has become the youngest person with a learning disability to complete a marathon. Lloyd Martin created history by finishing the 26.2-mile (42 km) course of the London Marathon guided by his mother Ceri Hooper, 54, on Sunday. After undergoing surgery on both of his knees in 2021, Martin began running 5 kilometers at a time. The Daily Mail reported that the teenager began training for the marathon in December, coached by his mother, an experienced marathoner. After Christmas, he began increasing his mileage and prepared for London. More than 50,000 excellent and charitable runners took to the streets of the British capital, with a record 578,000 people entering the ballot (抽签) for this event, making it the most popular marathon in the world. The Guinness World Records awarded Lloyd Martin a certificate at the end of the race. He is the youngest person to complete a marathon in the intellectual impairment (损伤) category, the book of records announced. The teenager and his mother broke down in tears after finishing the race. “In Lloyd’s words, it’s achieving his dream.” Ms. Hooper was quoted by the BBC as saying. “Really anything is possible if you put your mind to it. With a bit of work, you can achieve it.” Martin ran the first 14 miles of the marathon without stopping, which was the farthest he had ever run, his mother said. He then walked the rest of the miles till the finish line as the crowd cheered for him. “It was tough, but we had a ball,” Ms. Hooper said, adding that her son’s achievement was important for people with Down syndrome. “We did not say a lot when we crossed the finish line. We just both burst into tears,” she said. Prior to the marathon, Mr. Martin had run the farthest distance of 5 km in November last year. The London Marathon shared a touching video of Martin finishing the race and celebrating his accomplishment with his mom. 4. What do we know about Lloyd Martin? A. He had the determination for a race. B. He competed with a disabled runner. C. He maintained a speed in the Marathon. D. He participated in the match on his own. 5. What is the key to Martin’s accomplishment? A. His mom’s encouragement. B. His physical strength. C. The professional training. D. The crowd’s cheers. 6. Why did Martin and his mother both burst into tears after crossing the finish line? A. They were too exhausted after the race. B. They were overcome by the excitement. C. They were disappointed with the result. D. They were moved by the loud applause. 7. What can we learn from Martin’s story? A. Nothing is impossible for a willing heart. B. A great coach is the key to sports success. C. Everyone adds fuel and the flames rise high. D. All things are difficult before they are easy. 【答案】4. A 5. C 6. B 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。主要介绍患有唐氏综合症的19岁少年劳埃德·马丁完成伦敦马拉松，成为相关组别最年轻完赛者的励志故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“After undergoing surgery on both of his knees in 2021, Martin began running 5 kilometers at a time. The Daily Mail reported that the teenager began training for the marathon in December, coached by his mother, an experienced marathoner. After Christmas, he began increasing his mileage and prepared for London. (2021年双膝手术后，马丁开始一次跑5公里。这名少年12月开始在身为资深马拉松选手的母亲指导下训练备战马拉松。圣诞节后，他开始增加跑量为伦敦赛事做准备。)”可知，马丁虽身患残疾且有伤病，仍坚持训练备战马拉松，可见他拥有参赛的坚定决心。故选A项。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“the teenager began training for the marathon in December, coached by his mother, an experienced marathoner. After Christmas, he began increasing his mileage and prepared for London.(这名少年12月开始在身为资深马拉松选手的母亲指导下训练备战马拉松。圣诞节后，他开始增加跑量为伦敦赛事做准备。)”可知，马丁接受了专业系统的训练，这是他取得成就的关键。故选C项。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段中的““In Lloyd’s words, it’s achieving his dream.” Ms. Hooper was quoted by the BBC as saying. “Really anything is possible if you put your mind to it. With a bit of work, you can achieve it.”(英国广播公司援引胡珀女士的话说：“用劳埃德的话来说，他实现了自己的梦想。只要用心去做，一切皆有可能。只要付出一点努力，你就能实现目标。”)”可知，母子二人冲线后落泪是因为实现梦想而激动不已，难以抑制内心的兴奋。故选B项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第五段中的“Really anything is possible if you put your mind to it. With a bit of work, you can achieve it.(只要用心去做，一切皆有可能。只要付出努力，就能实现目标。)”可知，马丁身患唐氏综合症，且曾接受膝盖手术，却凭借坚持与训练完成马拉松，证明了心之所愿，无事不成，因此“Nothing is impossible for a willing heart(心之所向，无所不成。)”最能体现故事传递的道理。故选A项。 C There will be days when you do not have much to do. As the clock ticks past 5pm, there may be no purpose in staying at your desk. But you can see your boss hard at work and, more important, they can see you. So you make an effort to look busy. Some of this may be a self-perpetuating (自生自存) cycle. If bosses do not like to go home before their workers, and workers fear leaving before their bosses, everyone is trapped. Staff may feel that they will not get a pay rise, or a promotion, if they are not seen to be putting in maximum effort. This is easily confused with long hours. Managers, who are often no good at judging employees’ performance, use time in the office as an alternative. But presenteeism (出勤) has more serious consequences. As well as reducing productivity, this can increase medical expenses for the employer. According to a study, these costs can be six times higher for employers than the costs of absenteeism among workers. To take one example, research published in the British Medical Journal found that Japanese employees with lower-back pain were three times more likely to turn up for work than in Britain. As a result, those workers were more likely to experience greater pain and to suffer from depression. What could be more dispiriting than being in pain while feeling trapped at work? None of this is to say that employers are not entitled to expect workers to be in the office for an acceptable proportion of time. Unavoidably there will be a need for some preferably short meetings. Dealing with colleagues face-to-face creates a feeling of trust and friendship, allows for a useful exchange of ideas and enables workers to have a better sense of their needs. But modern machinery like smartphones and laptops is portable. It can be used as easily at home as in the office. Turning an office into a prison, with prisoners allowed home for the evenings, does nothing for the creativity that is increasingly demanded of office workers as routine tasks are automated. To be productive, you need presence of mind, not being present in the flesh. 8. According to the passage, why do employees stay late at the office even when they have no work? A. They enjoy earning overtime pay. B. They need to complete extra tasks. C. They want to impress their bosses. D. They want recognition from colleagues. 9. What can be inferred about how managers typically evaluate employees? A. Based on actual work output. B. Based on health conditions. C. Based on creative contributions. D. Based on hours spent in the office. 10. One of the consequences of presenteeism that ________. A. employers will pay workers higher wages B. workers will suffer physically and mentally C. workers will perform their job more efficiently D. the effort put in by workers will finally pay off 11. What is the author’s attitude toward “presenteeism”? A. Clearly critical. B. Strongly supportive. C. Avoid screens in old age. D. Focus on positive content. 【答案】8. C 9. D 10. B 11. A 【解析】 【导语】文章分析了职场出勤主义产生的原因，指出它会降低效率、损害员工身心健康，认为在岗时长不等于工作能力与效率。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“But you can see your boss hard at work and, more important, they can see you. So you make an effort to look busy.(但你看到老板还在努力工作，更重要的是，老板也能看到你。于是你就刻意装作忙碌的样子。)”以及第二段“Staff may feel that they will not get a pay rise, or a promotion, if they are not seen to be putting in maximum effort.(员工认为，若是没能让老板看到自己全力付出，就无法加薪或升职。)”可知，员工无事可做仍加班，是想给老板留下好印象。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Managers, who are often no good at judging employees’ performance, use time in the office as an alternative.(管理者往往不擅长评判员工的实际工作表现，便把在岗时长当作评判标准。)”可知，管理者通常依据员工的在岗时长来评价员工。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“As a result, those workers were more likely to experience greater pain and to suffer from depression.(结果就是，这些员工身体疼痛感加剧，还患上了抑郁症。)”可知，出勤主义会让员工身心都遭受损害。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“But presenteeism (出勤) has more serious consequences. As well as reducing productivity, this can increase medical expenses for the employer.(但出勤主义会带来更严重的后果，它不仅降低工作效率，还会增加雇主的医疗开支。)”以及最后一段“Turning an office into a prison, with prisoners allowed home for the evenings, does nothing for the creativity that is increasingly demanded of office workers as routine tasks are automated. To be productive, you need presence of mind, not being present in the flesh.(把办公室变成变相的牢笼（只允许员工晚间回家），根本无法提升创造力。如今常规工作逐渐被自动化取代，职场对员工的创造力要求也越来越高。想要高效工作，靠的是专注的心神，而非单纯的人身在岗。)”可知，作者对出勤主义持明显的批判态度。 D You may have heard the term “brain rot” online. “Brain rot refers to the negative effects of overexposure to shallow, repetitive or overly stimulating online content,” said Susan Lotkowski, neurologist (神经科医生) at Inspira Medical Group Neurology. “These effects point to concerns about how digital consumption shapes our brain health.” Brain rot could be linked to habits that overwork our brain’s reward systems. “Online platforms have algorithms (算法) designed to keep us active and engaged, causing the brain to create short bursts of dopamine (多巴胺) with each like, share or funny video,” said Dr. Lotkowski. “Over time, this form of constant stimulation can affect your cognitive (认知) health.” Long-term exposure to low-quality digital content may not only make you feel tired at the moment, but also have lasting effects on your mind. It can gradually shorten your attention span, making it difficult to focus on more challenging tasks. At the same time, taking in too much unorganized information may leave you mentally tired and less efficient. In addition, frequently switching attention between different online distractions can weaken your memory, so that you find it harder to remember important details. What’s more, constantly reading negative news online may increase stress and even lead to feelings of anxiety. While brain rot is often associated with younger people immersed in digital culture, older adults can also be affected by the effects of screens on cognitive health. “Too much screen time and poor digital habits may worsen age-related cognitive decline,” said Dr. Lotkowski. “Adopting strategies to maintain a healthy brain can boost memory, focus and overall mental agility as you age.” Maintaining cognitive health as you age involves creating a lifestyle that develops your brain. Engaging in mentally stimulating activities like puzzles, reading or learning a new skill can reduce the effects of digital consumption and promote long-term brain health. The concerns brain rot raises are very real. By being mindful of your online habits and making choices that support your health goals, you can enjoy the benefits of technology while keeping your brain sharp and strong. 12. What does the term “brain rot” mainly refer to? A. The influence of online platforms. B. The brain’s production of dopamine. C. The decline of brain function with age. D. The negative effects of digital overload. 13. Which of the following situations best shows the effect of “brain rot”? A. An office worker falls asleep in a lengthy meeting. B. A student refuses to watch a 2-hour film in the cinema. C. An old lady panics at alarming online food safety posts. D. A reader fails to remember every detail of a literary book. 14. What can be inferred about older adults from the passage? A. They are more unlikely to experience cognitive decline. B. They are less affected by digital content than young people. C. They may suffer from the negative effects of screen overuse. D. They benefit a lot from getting immersed in online activities. 15. What are the elderly advised to do to protect cognitive health? A. Limit digital use. B. Stay mentally active. C. Avoid screens in old age. D. Focus on positive content. 【答案】12. D 13. C 14. C 15. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了“大脑退化”指过度接触数字内容带来的负面影响，并给出了应对建议。 【12题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段““Brain rot refers to the negative effects of overexposure to shallow, repetitive or overly stimulating online content,” said Susan Lotkowski, neurologist (神经学) at Inspira Medical Group Neurology. “These effects point to concerns about how digital consumption shapes our brain health.”(“大脑退化，是指长期过度接触浅薄、重复或强刺激性网络内容所产生的负面影响。这些危害也让人们开始担忧，数字化信息消耗会如何影响我们的大脑健康。”Inspira医疗集团神经内科的神经学家苏珊·洛特科夫斯基说)”可知，“大脑退化”主要指数码过载的负面影响。故选D。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“What’s more, constantly reading negative news online may increase stress and even lead to feelings of anxiety.(更重要的是，经常在网上阅读负面新闻可能会增加压力，甚至导致焦虑感)”可知，C选项“一位老太太对网上令人震惊的食品安全帖子感到恐慌”最能体现“大脑退化”的影响。故选C。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“While brain rot is often associated with younger people immersed in digital culture, older adults can also be affected by the effects of screens on cognitive health.(虽然大脑退化通常与沉浸在数字文化中的年轻人有关，但老年人也会受到屏幕对认知健康的影响)”可知，老年人可能会遭受过度使用屏幕的负面影响。故选C。 【15题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Maintaining cognitive health as you age involves creating a lifestyle that develops your brain. Engaging in mentally stimulating activities like puzzles, reading or learning a new skill can reduce the effects of digital consumption and promote long-term brain health.(随着年龄的增长，保持认知健康需要创造一种发展大脑的生活方式。参与拼图、阅读或学习新技能等刺激智力的活动可以减少数字消费的影响，促进长期的大脑健康)”可知，建议老年人保持精神活跃来保护认知健康。故选B。 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。 How do you react when you call someone the wrong name, trip over a curb, or wave to a stranger you take for a friend? ____16____ If yes, you’re definitely not alone. But new research tells us that laughing at these minor mistakes is a wiser choice. New research shows that people often overestimate how harshly others judge their minor social mistakes. For these small, harmless mistakes, laughing at yourself is a far better choice. It can show your social confidence, ease tension and make it clear that the mistake was an accident. ____17____ To do the research, over 3,000 participants read stories of small mistakes, like walking into a glass door at a party. ____18____ They even saw photos of the person either laughing or looking embarrassed. The result was clear: Those who laughed off mistakes were seen as warmer, more capable and more genuine. ____19____ Observers thought embarrassment was often excessive — people felt worse than the situation required. Laughing, by contrast, signals that you know the mistake is unimportant. There is one note to take, though. ____20____ If a mistake causes real harm to yourself or others, laughing is not an appropriate response. Also, the study didn’t explore the long-term effects of laughing or feeling embarrassed about mistakes. Even so, it proves the famous saying: When you’re smiling, the whole world smiles with you. A. Not all mistakes should be met with a laugh. B. Do you fall into a deep sense of embarrassment? C. Then they were told how the person reacted to the blunder. D. This simple reaction can bring you many unexpected benefits. E. What’s more, embarrassment was often considered unnecessary. F. Laughing at yourself will only make others look down upon you. G. People are more likely to forgive others’ big mistakes than small ones. 【答案】16. B 17. D 18. C 19. E 20. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了研究表明，面对无伤大雅的小社交失误，自嘲比陷入尴尬更明智，能展现自信并获得他人好感，但造成实质伤害的错误不应一笑而过。 【16题详解】 上文“How do you react when you call someone the wrong name, trip over a curb, or wave to a stranger you take for a friend? (当你叫错别人的名字、绊到路边的障碍物，或者向一个你误以为是朋友的陌生人挥手时，你会作何反应呢？)”列举了几个常见的社交尴尬场景，下文“If yes, you’re definitely not alone.( 是的，你绝非个例。)”用“If yes”承接，说明空格处必须是一个一般疑问句，询问人们面对这些场景的反应。B选项“Do you fall into a deep sense of embarrassment?( 你会陷入深深的尴尬吗？)”完美匹配语境，是后文 yes 的回答对象。故选B项。 【17题详解】 上文“It can show your social confidence, ease tension and make it clear that the mistake was an accident.( 这能展现你的社交自信，缓解紧张情绪，并表明这个错误纯属意外。)”详细列举了自嘲的三个好处：展示社交自信、缓解紧张、表明是意外。D选项“This simple reaction can bring you many unexpected benefits.( 这个简单的反应能给你带来许多意想不到的好处。)”是对前文好处的总括，“this simple reaction”精准指代“laughing at yourself”，承上启下。故选D项。 【18题详解】 上文“To do the research, over 3,000 participants read stories of small mistakes, like walking into a glass door at a party.( 为了进行这项研究，超过 3000 名参与者阅读了一些小失误的故事，比如在聚会上撞到玻璃门上。)”说参与者阅读了小错误的故事，下文“They even saw photos of the person either laughing or looking embarrassed.( 他们甚至看到了那个人或者笑着的或者显得尴尬的照片。)”说明他们甚至看到了当事人或笑或尴尬的照片。C选项“Then they were told how the person reacted to the blunder.( 然后他们被告知当事人对这个失误的反应。)”形成了完整的研究流程：读故事→了解反应→看照片，逻辑链条严丝合缝。故选C项。 【19题详解】 下文“Observers thought embarrassment was often excessive — people felt worse than the situation required.( 观察者认为尴尬往往过度了——人们感觉比实际情况更糟糕。)”进一步解释“观察者认为尴尬往往是过度的 —— 人们的感受比实际情况更糟”。E选项“What’s more, embarrassment was often considered unnecessary.( 此外，尴尬往往被认为是不必要的。)”是对后文内容的总起，“What’s more”表示递进，承接上一段的研究结果，继续分析尴尬反应的问题。故选E项。 【20题详解】 上文“There is one note to take, though.( 不过有一点需要注意。)”用“though”转折，引出注意事项；下文“If a mistake causes real harm to yourself or others, laughing is not an appropriate response.( 如果一个错误给自身或他人造成了实际伤害，那么大笑就不是恰当的反应。)”具体说明“如果错误造成了真正的伤害，笑就不是合适的反应”。A 选项“Not all mistakes should be met with a laugh.( 并非所有错误都应该一笑而过。)”是对这一注意事项的核心概括，总领本段内容。故选A项。 第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分35分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 “My loss of vision was troublesome. I didn’t know what to do first. It was like learning how to ____21____ again.” my mother said. At first, using a white cane (手杖) was tough for her because it ____22____ her “secret” to the world, she said. She later made ____23____ so she could do simple tasks such as pouring a glass of water by using bright-colored drinking glasses instead of clear ones, and ____24____ ones such as reading instructions on a medicine bottle by using a screen reader service — tasks that are often overlooked by ____25____ people. Then, my mother realized, it was a super power. She found a sense of belonging wherever she went because people could ____26____ her disability and would offer to help. She made friends with her Braille (布莱叶盲文) teachers, grocery store employees and many others who have ____27____ her through this life change. “Before I lost my vision, there was so much I didn’t see. But now I see people as they ____28____ are,” my mother said. My mother also found it rewarding to be of ____29____ to others, as so many were to her. As a cancer survivor, she ____30____ at the hospital where she was treated, lending emotional support to patients. And she uses her experiences and skills as a lawyer in an organization that ____31____ the visually impaired and blind community. “I see it as the answer to my why. Helping cancer patients and advocating for those with ____32____ loss redefines my purpose in life.” my mother said. Her ____33____ has taught me to be more strong-willed. I believe there is no battle that is insurmountable (不可逾越的) because I watch my role model ____34____ difficulties daily. I’ve watched her fall and ____35____ stronger every time. 21. A. see B. talk C. walk D. stand 22. A. exposed B. recommended C. attached D. devoted 23. A. plans B. adjustments C. decisions D. promises 24. A. ordinary B. substantial C. amusing D. complicated 25. A. sighted B. elderly C. sightless D. shortsighted 26. A. identify B. overlook C. assume D. acknowledge 27. A. transformed B. challenged C. followed D. supported 28. A. definitely B. normally C. truly D. usually 29. A. benefit B. service C. importance D. interest 30. A. works B. stays C. rests D. volunteers 31. A. changes B. suspects C. assists D. gathers 32. A. memory B. vision C. hearing D. weight 33. A. loss B. purpose C. inspiration D. strength 34. A. avoiding B. creating C. overcoming D. escaping 35. A. hold on B. get back up C. come back D. figure out 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B 24. D 25. A 26. A 27. D 28. C 29. B 30. D 31. C 32. B 33. D 34. C 35. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文讲述作者失明的母亲如何勇敢面对生活，她通过调整适应、积极参与和不懈努力，不仅克服自身困难，还帮助他人，最终实现自我价值并感染身边的人。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我母亲说：“视力丧失很麻烦。我不知道先做什么。这就像重新学习如何走路一样。”A. see看见；B. talk说话；C. walk走路；D. stand站立。根据前文“My loss of vision was troublesome. I didn’t know what to do first”可知，母亲失明后面对的是生活自理的难题，所以一切都得从头开始适应，就像重新学走路一样。故选C项。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：起初，用盲杖对她来说很难，因为这向世界暴露了她的“秘密”。A. exposed暴露；B. recommended推荐；C. attached依附；D. devoted投入。根据后文“secret”以及语境可知，这里指用手杖会让她的残疾被人知晓，即向世界暴露了她的“秘密”。故选A项。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意： 她后来做出了一些调整，比如改用色彩鲜艳的水杯而非透明水杯来完成倒白开水这类简单任务，以及通过屏幕朗读服务来完成阅读药瓶说明这类复杂任务 —— 这些任务往往是视力正常的人会忽略的。A. plans计划；B. adjustments调整；C. decisions决定；D. promises承诺。根据后文“such as pouring a glass of water by using bright-colored drinking glasses instead of clear ones”等列举的改变生活方式的做法可知，这里指作者母亲生活上做出了相应调整。故选B项。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意： 她后来做出了一些调整，比如改用色彩鲜艳的水杯而非透明水杯来完成倒白开水这类简单任务，以及通过屏幕朗读服务来完成阅读药瓶说明这类复杂任务 —— 这些任务往往是视力正常的人会忽略的。A. ordinary普通的；B. substantial大量的；C. amusing有趣的；D. complicated复杂的。根据后文“reading instructions on a medicine bottle”和前文简单任务对比可知，这是复杂任务。故选D项。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意： 她后来做出了一些调整，比如改用色彩鲜艳的水杯而非透明水杯来完成倒白开水这类简单任务，以及通过屏幕朗读服务来完成阅读药瓶说明这类复杂任务 —— 这些任务往往是视力正常的人会忽略的。A. sighted视力正常的；B. elderly年老的；C. sightless失明的；D. shortsighted近视的。根据前文“reading instructions on a medicine”以及母亲失明遇到的困难可知，这些事对视力正常的人来说很简单，常因不在意而被忽视。故选A项。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她发现无论走到哪里都有归属感，因为人们能发现她的残疾并主动提供帮助。A. identify识别，发现；B. overlook忽视；C. assume假定；D. acknowledge承认，认可。根据“offer to help”以及语境可知，这里指人们发现她的残疾并提供帮助。故选A项。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她和布莱叶盲文老师、杂货店员工以及许多支持她度过这场人生转变的人交了朋友。A. transformed改变；B. challenged挑战；C. followed跟随；D. supported支持。根据前文“made friends”和“offer to help”可知，这里指人们都支持她。故选D项。 【28题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：母亲说：“失明前，我有太多东西没看见。但现在，我看到了人们真实的样子。”A. definitely肯定地；B. normally正常地；C. truly真正地；D. usually通常。根据前文“there was so much I didn’t see”以及失明后看到人们的善意可知，这里指看到人们真实的样子，truly符合语境。故选C项。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的母亲也发现，乐于助 ——为他人提供帮助是一件很有意义的事，就像曾经有那么多人帮助过她一样。A. benefit好处；B. service服务；C. importance重要性；D. interest兴趣。根据前文“would offer to help”以及语境可知，这里指作者母亲以前帮助过别人，现在别人也来帮助母亲。be of service to 是固定搭配，意为“对某人有用；有帮助”，符合语境。故选B项。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：作为癌症幸存者，她在接受治疗的医院做志愿者，为患者提供情感支持。A. works工作；B. stays停留；C. rests休息；D. volunteers自愿做。根据“lending emotional support to patients”以及语境可知，这里指作者母亲是自愿做志愿者。故选D项。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她在一个帮助视障和盲人群体的组织中，运用律师的经验和技能。A. changes改变；B. suspects怀疑；C. assists帮助；D. gathers聚集。根据“advocating for those with vision loss”以及语境可知，该组织帮助视障人士，assists符合语境。故选C项。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：帮助癌症患者、为视力受损者发声，这重新定义了我的人生目标。A. memory记忆；B. vision视力；C. hearing听力；D. weight重量。根据前文“My loss of vision”以及语境可知，这是为视力受损者发声，vision是原词复现，符合语境。故选B项。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她的毅力教会了我要更坚定。A. loss损失；B. purpose目标；C. inspiration鼓舞，灵感；D. strength力量，毅力。根据后文“taught me to be more strong-willed”以及上文作者母亲克服视力困难并帮助其他人可知，是母亲的毅力鼓舞了作者。故选D项。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我相信没有什么战斗是不可逾越的，因为我每天都看着我的榜样克服困难。A. avoiding避免；B. creating创造；C. overcoming克服；D. escaping逃跑。根据“no battle that is insurmountable”以及语境可知，这里指母亲克服困难的精神鼓舞作者。故选C项。 【35题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我看着她一次次跌倒，然后重新站起来变得更坚强。A. hold on坚持住；B. get back up重新站起来；C. come back返回；D. figure out弄清楚。根据“fall”和“stronger”可知，这里指跌倒后重新站起。故选B项。 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。 Europe’s new artificial intelligence-powered weather forecasting model became operational on Tuesday, _____36_____ (promise) to significantly improve meteorological and extreme weather predictions globally. The Artificial Intelligence Forecasting System (AIFS) is the first fully operational weather prediction open model ____37____ (use) machine learning technology, and will run side by side ____38____ its traditional physics-based counterpart (对应版本) — the Integrated Forecasting System (IFS), the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) said in a press release on Tuesday. AIFS’ forecast builds upon the same ____39____ (combine) of data that the IFS feeds on, with the data ____40____ (collect) from satellites, planes, boats, and other Earth-based measurement stations. What distinguishes the two models, however, ____41____ (be) that the new machine learning model assesses how these initial conditions will influence future weather based on its knowledge of how the weather ____42____ (evolve) in the past. IFS calculations, in contrast, rely on the laws of physics, which it integrates in its computer code. “We see the AIFS and IFS as complementary (互补的), ____43____ part of providing a range of products to our user community, who decide ____44____ best suits their needs,” said ECMWF’s Director of Forecasts and Services, Florian Pappenberger. Europe’s weather forecasts are ____45____ (current) reliable up to six to seven days ahead for precipitation (降水) and wind, and up to 14 or 15 days ahead for temperature, Pappenberger told the Financial Times. 【答案】36. promising 37. to use 38. with 39. combination 40. collected 41. is 42. has evolved 43. and 44. what 45. currently 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了欧洲新的人工智能驱动的天气预报模型于周二投入使用，有望显著改善全球气象和极端天气预测。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：欧洲新的人工智能驱动的天气预报模型于周二投入使用，有望显著改善全球气象和极端天气预测。句中已有谓语became，promise在句中作非谓语动词，动词promise与主语之间是主动关系，用现在分词作伴随状语。故填promising。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：人工智能预报系统（AIFS）是第一个使用机器学习技术的完全可操作的天气预报开放模型，它将与传统的基于物理的对应系统——综合预报系统（IFS）并行运行，欧洲中期天气预报中心（ECMWF）在周二的新闻稿中表示。句中已有is，动词use需要用非谓语形式，model前边由the first修饰，后边要使用动词不定式作定语，表示“第一个做某事的……”。故填to use。 【38题详解】 考查介词。句意：人工智能预报系统（AIFS）是第一个使用机器学习技术的完全可操作的天气预报开放模型，它将与传统的基于物理的对应系统——综合预报系统（IFS）并行运行，欧洲中期天气预报中心（ECMWF）在周二的新闻稿中表示。结合语意可知，此处表示“与……并行”，短语为side by side with。故填with。 【39题详解】 考查名词。句意：AIFS的预测建立在IFS所使用的相同数据组合的基础上，这些数据来自卫星、飞机、船只和其他地球上的测量站。空处作宾语，表示“组合”应用名词combination，此处特指相同数据组合应用单数。故填combination。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：AIFS的预测建立在IFS所使用的相同数据组合的基础上，这些数据来自卫星、飞机、船只和其他地球上的测量站。collect在句中作非谓语动词，与逻辑主语data构成被动关系，故用过去分词作定语。故填collected。 【41题详解】 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：然而，这两个模型的区别在于，新的机器学习模型根据其对过去天气如何演变的知识，评估这些初始条件将如何影响未来的天气。根据distinguishes可知，句子使用一般现在时，主语为What引导的主语从句，be动词使用is。故填is。 【42题详解】 考查时态。句意：然而，这两个模型的区别在于，新的机器学习模型根据其对过去天气如何演变的知识，评估这些初始条件将如何影响未来的天气。根据后文in the past以及语意可知，此处强调过去的动作对现在知识的影响，应使用现在完成时，主语是the weather，谓语动词使用第三人称单数形式。故填has evolved。 【43题详解】 考查连词。句意：“我们认为AIFS和IFS是互补的，并且是向用户社区提供一系列产品的一部分，他们决定什么最适合他们的需求，”ECMWF预测和服务主任Florian Pappenberger说。结合语意可知，complementary与空格后的part of之间是并列关系，应使用并列连词and连接，即as complementary and (as) part of ...。故填and。 【44题详解】 考查宾语从句。句意：“我们认为AIFS和IFS是互补的，是为我们用户社区提供一系列产品的一部分，他们决定什么最适合他们的需求，”ECMWF预测和服务主任Florian Pappenberger说。空处引导宾语从句，从句中缺少主语，指物，故用what引导。故填what。 【45题详解】 考查副词。句意：Pappenberger告诉《金融时报》，目前欧洲的天气预报在降水和大风方面提前6到7天是可靠的，在温度方面提前14到15天是可靠的。空处修饰形容词reliable，应用副词currently，作状语。故填currently。 第三节 词汇检测（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 根据首字母或中文提示，写出下列各句中的单词，并将单词的完整形式写在答题卡相应题号的横线上。 46. They sleep and drink milk in that ________ (临时的), protected environment until they are about seven or eight months old. （根据汉语提示单词拼写） 【答案】temporary 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词。句意：它们在那个临时的、受保护的环境中睡觉和喝奶，直到它们长到七八个月大。根据汉语提示“临时的”可知，此处应填入形容词temporary“临时的”，来修饰名词environment，表示该环境是暂时的、非永久的。故填temporary。 47. As scheduled, our school will host a speech ______ (竞争，比赛) in the lecture hall on December 20th. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】competition##contest 【解析】 【详解】考查名词。句意：按照计划，我们学校将于12月20日在演讲厅举办一场演讲比赛。空处用于不定冠词a之后，应用名词competition/contest作宾语，表示“比赛”。故填competition/contest。 48. Faced with various challenges, she kept a ________ (坚定的) determination and never thought of giving up. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】firm 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词。句意：面对各种挑战，她保持着坚定的决心，从未想过放弃。根据句意和中文提示可知，表示“坚定的”应用形容词firm，在句中作定语修饰名词 determination，符合语境。故填firm。 49. To be a lawyer, you must satisfy certain ________ (标准). (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】criteria 【解析】 【详解】句意：想要成为一名律师，你必须达到一定的标准。根据句意和中文提示，表示“标准”应用criterion，为可数名词，再由语境可知，这里指多个标准，应用复数形式，criterion的复数形式为criteria。 50. Learning to relax by whichever method ________ (满足需要) you best is a positive way of contributing to your overall good health. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】suits 【解析】 【详解】考查动词时态。句意：学会用最适合你的方法放松，对你的整体健康是一种积极的方式。by后为宾语从句，空处缺少宾语从句的谓语，表示“满足需要”用suit，句子描述事实，用一般现在时，主语method为单数，动词用第三人称单数形式suits。故填suits。 51. They planned to keep the b________ low by living on boiled noodles, with the occasional hamburger shop treat. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】budget##udget 【解析】 【详解】句意：他们计划通过吃煮面条来维持低预算，偶尔去汉堡店犒劳一下。根据首字母“b”及句意“预算”可知，此处为名词budget，作宾语。 52. Out of s________ for the homeless children, the man gave them shelter for the night. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】sympathy##ympathy 【解析】 【详解】考查名词。句意：出于对无家可归孩子的同情，这个人给他们提供了过夜的住所。根据首字母和句意可知，此空应填名词sympathy，表示“同情；怜悯”，out of sympathy for为固定搭配，意为“出于对……的同情”，符合语境。故填sympathy。 53. While working there, out of a strong p________ for knowledge, he continued to study, earning a doctorate in physics in 1905. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】passion##assion 【解析】 【详解】考查名词。句意：在那里工作期间，出于对知识的强烈热情，他继续学习，并于1905年获得物理学博士。根据句意和首字母可知，空处填passion作宾语，固定冠词提示用其单数形式。故填passion。 54. The reason why I o________ going abroad for studies is that it would cost a considerable sum of money. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】oppose##ppose 【解析】 【详解】考查动词时态。句意：我反对出国留学的原因是出国留学要花一大笔钱。空处作why引导的定语从句的谓语，结合is that it would cost a considerable sum of money可知，此处表示“反对”出国留学，用动词oppose，句子为一般现在时，主语为I，动词用原形。故填oppose。 55. You can’t find a society that is completely free from p________. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】prejudice##rejudice 【解析】 【详解】句意：你找不到一个完全没有偏见的社会。根据首字母“p”及句意可知，空处可填prejudice，构成常见搭配“free from prejudice”，意为“没有偏见”，符合语境，此处prejudice为抽象概念，用作不可数名词。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分） 第一节（满分15分） 56. 假定你是李华，近期你校英文报正在举办“My Career Plan”征文活动。请你结合全球“汉语热”（Chinese learning fever）现象，以“My Dream Career: A Chinese Teacher for Foreigners”为题，写一篇短文参赛，内容包括： 1. 职业选择的背景（汉语热的现状）； 2. 你的具体规划； 3. 该职业的意义。 注意： 1. 词数80左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: My Dream Career: A Chinese Teacher for Foreigners With the growing “Chinese learning fever” worldwide, I have decided to become a Chinese teacher for foreigners. I plan to major in Chinese Language and Culture in college and later teach overseas. Through language, I hope to promote cultural exchanges and help more people understand China. This career will not only allow me to share the beauty of Chinese but also contribute to global understanding. It’s an exciting path, and I’m ready to take it. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以“My Dream Career: A Chinese Teacher for Foreigners”为题，结合全球“汉语热”现象写一篇短文，参加校英文报正在举办的“My Career Plan”征文活动。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 决定：decide → determine 促进：promote → facilitate 使能够：allow → enable 令人激动的：exciting → thrilling 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：With the growing “Chinese learning fever” worldwide, I have decided to become a Chinese teacher for foreigners. 拓展句：As the “Chinese learning fever” is growing worldwide, I have decided to become a Chinese teacher for foreigners. 【点睛】【高分句型1】With the growing “Chinese learning fever” worldwide, where more and more people are eager to learn Chinese, I have decided to become a Chinese teacher for foreigners.（运用了where引导的非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】Not only will this career enable me to spread the beauty of Chinese culture to the world, but it will also build bridges of understanding between different nations.（运用了“not only...but also...”连接并列结构，且“not only”位于句首引出的部分倒装结构） 第二节（满分20分） 57. 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。 Kevin was pretty bored. His mother was at work, and his father had been away on business. Therefore, he was left in the care of Mrs. Hill, an old lady who lived next door. His parents had raised the 12-year-old to be a good boy. He never got into trouble, though sometimes he wanted to do risky things. Mrs. Hill was asleep. Kevin sighed (叹息) and hoped something exciting would happen. Suddenly, a movement outside caught his eye. Mrs. Hill’s front window faced Mr. and Mrs. Green’s house across the street. The couple had both gone to work, so it was strange that someone was over there. Kevin stared at the man at their front door. Suddenly, the man jumped through an open window into the house. With his heart in his mouth, Kevin grabbed Mrs. Hill’s home phone and called the police. Thinking that the man might get away with whatever he wanted before the police arrived, Kevin decided to do something. He rushed out of Mrs. Hill’s house and crossed the street quickly. Grabbing a branch from a cut-down tree, he jumped in through the window. “Stop right there! You must leave right now!” he called out, holding the branch with both hands. The man froze for a second, but when he saw the skinny boy he breathed a sigh of relief. “Hey, kid, put that down. It was my home. My parents used to live here and my father’s watch was here,” he explained, trying to lift a floorboard. At that moment, the sounds of a police car echoed (回响) in the air. The man stood up in a panic, then ran through the house toward the window and jumped out. Kevin followed out and told the arriving police officers what had happened. They pursued and arrested the man. Kevin went back to Mrs. Hill’s house. Somehow he wasn’t sure he had done the right thing. “What if he has told the truth?” he thought to himself. The man’s words sounded pretty convincing. 注意： (1) 续写词数应为150左右； (2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: When Mr. and Mrs. Green got home, Kevin went to talk to them. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Kevin and Mr. Green took the watch they had found to the police station. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: When Mr. and Mrs. Green got home, Kevin went to talk to them. He explained how he had witnessed the strange man entering their house and how he was arrested. Mr. and Mrs. Green listened attentively, with a mixture of surprise and gratitude on their faces. Mrs. Green hugged Kevin, thanking him for his bravery. Mr. Green, however, looked thoughtful. He asked Kevin to describe the man in detail and then revealed that the man was indeed his younger brother, who had come to retrieve a watch their father had left behind. Kevin's eyes widened in shock. Kevin and Mr. Green took the watch they had found to the police station. On the way, Mr. Green explained that the watch was a family heirloom, passed down from generation to generation. At the police station, they explained the situation to the officers, who were surprised but understanding. The man, who had been released after his identity was verified, was waiting outside. He smiled weakly at Kevin, who felt a mix of embarrassment and relief. Mr. Green handed over the watch to his brother with a pat on the back, and they all agreed to keep in touch. Kevin learned an important lesson that day: always verify the facts before taking action, but never hesitate to help those in need. 【解析】 【导语】本文人物为线索展开，讲述Kevin在父母不在家时，看到一男子闯入格林夫妇家，他报警并阻止男子，男子被捕后他怀疑自己是否做对。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“当格林夫妇回到家时，凯文去和他们交谈。”可知，第一段可描述Kevin向格林夫妇解释他所做的事情，以及格林夫妇的反应和真相的揭露。 ②由第二段首句内容“凯文和格林先生带着他们找到的手表去了警察局。”可知，第二段可描述第二段可描写Kevin和Mr. Green去警察局解释情况，以及事情解决后他们的感受和Kevin学到的教训。 2. 续写线索：Kevin向Green夫妇解释——Green夫妇的反应——真相揭露——Kevin和Green去警察局——事情解决——Kevin的感受和教训 3. 词汇激活： 行为类 ①进入：enter/come into ②拥抱：hug/embrace ③找回：retrieve/get back ④核实：verify/confirm 情绪类 ①吃惊：surprise/astonishment ②感激：gratitude/appreciation ③宽慰：relief/comfort 【点睛】[高分句型1]Mrs. Green hugged Kevin, thanking him for his bravery. (运用了现在分词作状语) [高分句型2] At the police station, they explained the situation to the officers, who were surprised but understanding. (运用了who引导的非限制性定语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $