上海建平中学2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测高一英语试卷

**基本信息** 建平中学高一英语期末卷立足真实语境，融合科技前沿（如AI主播、机器人培训）与社会热点（海洋生态、社交媒体焦虑），通过多元题型全面检测语言能力与思维品质。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |听力理解|20题/30分|日常对话、短文理解|短对话涉及购物、时间等生活场景，长对话聚焦健身房体验，检测信息抓取能力| |语法词汇|30题/30分|从句、非谓语、词汇辨析|语法填空探讨AI对认知的影响，词汇选择关注职场社交场景，强化语境应用| |阅读理解|25题/40分|科技、生态、社会现象|A篇分析AI主播利弊，B篇讨论海洋垃圾清理的生态影响，培养批判性思维| |概要写作|1题/15分|信息整合与表达|要求概括压力与甜食关系的三大成因，考查逻辑梳理与简洁表达能力| |翻译|4题/25分|复杂句式与文化表达|涉及演讲情感共鸣、文化魅力等主题，检测语言转换与文化意识|

建平中学2025学年第二学期期末教学质量检测 高一英语试卷 考生注意：考试时间120分钟，试卷满分140分。 I. Listening Comprehension Section A Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1. A. At a paint store. B. At an oil market. C. At a science museum. D. At a gallery. 2. A. A serviceman. B. A businessman. C. a stockbroker. D. A teacher. 3. A. 9:30. B. 9:45. C. 12:30. D. 12:45. 4. A. Her roommate comes back too late. B. Her roommate eats too much every meal. C. She has to pay the bill for her roommate every day. D She can’t afford to share the bill with her roommate. 5. A. A guidebook about eating. B. A hotel for a rest. C. A fast food restaurant. D. A guide for a trip. 6. A. Finish the paper before meeting his professor. B. Shorten his paper into a 4,000-word article. C. Determine a more specific topic for his paper. D. Ask his professor for help in choosing the topic. 7. A. Doubtful. B. Upset. C. Convinced. D. Amazed. 8. A. A purple blouse made from pure silk. B. A 100% silk blouse in navy blue. C. A fashionable blouse in a bright color. D. Something to match her purple blouse. 9. A. The application has been delayed for a week. B. The job has been offered to someone else. C. The woman is not suitable for the position. D. The woman lacks relevant experience. 10. A. The woman broke her arm while doing the project. B. The man expected the woman to go on with the project. C. It takes the doctor a month to cure the woman’s broken leg. D. The woman can now come back to do her unfinished project. Section B Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you heard a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11. A. Would-be freshmen. B. Would-be second-year students. C. Would-be graduates. D. Would-be third-year students. 12. A. Fourth-year students are likely to get lower numbers. B. Most of the listeners can get their first or second choice. C. Students have to share rooms with others in the same grade. D. Students are allowed to choose their roommates, but not their dorms. 13. A. They have to live in dorms of other universities. B. They have to share dorms with more roommates. C. They have to seek accommodation off campus. D. They have to exchange dorms with freshmen. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14. A. They were the first settlers in Europe. B. They were the conquerors of Norway. C. They discovered Iceland in the ninth century. D. They settled on a small island north of England. 15. A. It was some five hundred miles west of Norway. B. It was covered with green most time of the year. C. It was the Vikings’ most important discovery. D. It was a rocky mass of land covered with ice. 16. A. The Vikings’ ocean explorations. B. The making of European nations. C. The Vikings’ everyday life. D. The Europeans’ Arctic discoveries. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17. A. Buying some fitness equipment for the new gym. B. Opening a gym and becoming personal trainers. C. Signing up for a weight-loss course. D. Trying out a new gym in town. 18. A. Professional personal training. B. Free exercise for the first week. C. A discount for a half-year membership. D. Additional benefits for young couples. 19. A. The safety of weightlifting. B. The high membership fee. C. The renewal of his membership. D. The operation of fitness equipment. 20. A. She wants her invitation renewed. B. She used to do 200 sit-ups every day. C. She knows the basics of weight-lifting. D. She used to be a personal trainer at the gym. II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence. 21. The research team found that the ancient tomb, ______ walls were decorated with precious paintings, ______ untouched for over 800 years. A. whose; had remained B. which; remained C. of which; had remained D. that; was remained 22. ______ many experts have pointed out, regular physical exercise, ______ properly arranged, can greatly relieve mental pressure and improve work efficiency. A. While; if B. As; when C. Since; though D. Although; unless 23. The manager was annoyed at ______ waiting for two hours outside in the cold wind without any explanation. A. being kept B. keeping C. kept D. having kept 24. You’d better take notes ______ you might miss some key points during the lecture. A. so that B. now that C. in case D. as long as 25. By the time the rescue workers arrived at the flood-hit area, most of the local residents ______ by the volunteers. A. have been helped B. had been helped C. were helped D. would be helped 26. ______ from the top of the mountain, the whole valley looks extremely beautiful, ______ thousands of tourists every year. A. Seen; attracting B. Seeing; attracted C. Seen; attracted D. To see; attracting 27. Many people choose to work overtime ______ they can earn more money to support their families. A. even if B. in case C. so that D. as though 28. The moment ______ we reached the top of the mountain is the one ______ we will never forget in our whole life. A. when; that B. which; which C. that; what D. when; which 29. The student is reported ______ the first prize in the national English competition, which surprises his teachers a lot. A. winning B. to win C. to have won D. having won 30. It was not until he failed in the exam ______ he realized that he ______ his time on meaningless online games. A. when; had wasted B. that; had wasted C. where; was wasting D. as; was wasting Section B Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. Years ago, I forced myself to use AI frequently so that I could gain firsthand experience for writing about it. However, an expanding body of recent research suggests that over-reliance on tools like ChatGPT (31) __________ damage creativity, memory and critical thinking—GPS once weakened our sense of direction and search engines reduced our willingness to retain information. Scientists warn that AI undertakes most mental labor for us, inevitably (32) __________ (reduce) opportunities for cognitive exercise. Adam Green, a neuroscientist who directs the Laboratory for Relational Cognition at Georgetown University, explains if we cease engaging in certain types of thinking, our capacity to handle such tasks will gradually decline. It resembles attending a gym only to have a robot lift all the weights: you leave (33) __________ having gained any strength. We can adopt measures to minimize potential risks, (34) __________ __________ now AI is nearly unavoidable in search engines and smartphones, Jared Benge, a clinical neuropsychologist who teaches at the University of Texas, (35) __________ (emphasize) AI is not inherently beneficial or harmful; its impact depends entirely on usage patterns. He further clarifies that the key lies in maintaining metacognitive awareness, which means monitoring constantly (36) __________ AI is assisting or replacing your thought process. If it liberates mental resources for more complex tasks, it may enhance cognition. Conversely, if we uncritically accept its outputs, we risk “cognitive surrender”, a state (37) __________ we prioritize AI’s judgments over our own, even when the machine is making a mistake. (38) __________ (maintain) cognitive vitality, experts propose two core strategies. First, don’t outsource foundational thinking. Before consulting a chatbot, establish your own perspective so that AI serves to challenge your reasoning rather than construct it. Second, preserve cognitive effort. When learning, resist letting AI summarize difficult texts and (39) __________ (endure) the discomfort of struggling with complex problems, which is essential for deep comprehension. AI is not an enemy to be abandoned. (40) __________ __________ __________ we keep control over its application, we can use its efficiency without sacrificing our most irreplaceable power: the capacity for independent thought. Section C Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. demanding B. diversity C. exposed D. extreme E. instant F. perceived G. prioritize H. recall I. reflect J. specific K. survival Recognizing people is a basic courtesy(礼貌)—especially in the workplace. But many people have felt the stress of desperately trying to ___41___the workmate sitting opposite them, only for a complete failure. Not only is it a source of embarrassment, but it can be___42___as impolite: that someone hasn’t taken the time and effort to learn anything about the other person. However, being able to memorize someone’s appearance, particularly if they’re relatively unfamiliar, and recollect them in a(n) ___43___ —days, weeks, or maybe months later—needs a vast suite of cognitive resources: from parts of the brain ___44___to facial recognition, to visual processing and long-term memory. Learning and recognizing faces is one of the most cognitively ___45___ and neurologically complex tasks we engage in. But alongside science, there are cultural and societal factors at play that can leave us blanking on who is making conversation with us at work. Not only do we tend to remember people who look more like us, but we also ___46___ learning the faces of those we consider to be of greater importance to our lives: senior members of the staff, or those in positions of power. Throughout a lifetime, humans learn to recognize thousands of faces. Some research has shown that at the ___47___ end, the figure can be as high as 10,000. Generally, people are skilled at learning and recognizing so many faces, as ___48___ once depended on it. The evolutionary need to be able to quickly tell friend from enemy explains why people are hardwired to remember the faces of loved ones and those most familiar. In the modern world, people are frequently ___49___ to more faces in a single day than across their ancestor’s entire lifetimes. It means they’re more likely to be in a situation in which they draw a facial blank. However, recognizing people is a skill. If people want to bring forth change and greater ___50___ among offices, it’s beneficial to really try and remember the faces of people who fall into an individual’s ‘unlikely to recognize’ pool. III. Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. (A) On China’s livestream platforms, there is now a good chance that the host urging you to buy products is a digital figure. Live commerce is a ___51___ industry in China. Millions of people host livestreams, ___52___ everything from lipstick to real estate. In 2023, the livestream e-commerce market was worth 4.9 trillion yuan. However, e-commerce companies are increasingly ___53___ their human hosts with AI bots. During this year’s “618” shopping festival, digital figures hosted livestreams for over 5,000 brands on the e-commerce platform JD.com. These AI-hosted shows reportedly received over 100 million views and generated over five million interactions. Chinese vendors (商贩) are mostly ___54___ AI hosts as a way to cut costs. A digital figure costs only a few thousand yuan and can livestream for 24 hours a day. It also saves ___55___ on hiring a livestream studio and support staff. In 2023, digital figure brought in revenues worth over 333 billion yuan in China. This amount is believed to reach 640 billion yuan by 2027. However, not everyone agrees with the use of AI hosts in live commerce. These bots are known for woodenly ___56___ to the script and are likely to make mistakes. Both consumers and vendors have ___57___ that digital figures “say everything in the same way, and sometimes don’t ___58___.” They also struggle to answer specific questions from consumers. Some vendors remain ___59___ about using digital figures. Current AI bots, they suggest, could damage their brand reputation, which rely on building trust and emotional connections with ___60___. The rise of AI hosts is also creating ___61___ issues. As digital figures become ever more ___62___, it’s becoming harder for consumers to tell them apart from human beings. This opens the door for scammers (敲诈), who use these figures to trick shoppers into buying ___63___ goods. Yu Zhinong, a lawyer, stressed the legal risks for creators of digital figures. Using someone’s actual voice could lead to fraud (诈骗) charges, and generating fake audio for illegal activities may result in criminal liability (刑事责任). It’s also essential to obtain permission from anyone whose portrait is used in creating a digital figure, he added. In May 2023, Douyin introduced rules to ___64___ the use of virtual figures. It requires that any AI livestream must be monitored by a real person. ___65___, the owners of digital figures are asked to register using their real identities. Chinese authorities are also seeking to supervise the use of AI hosts in e-commerce. 51. A. fragile B. massive C. digital D. risky 52. A. processing B. delivering C. selling D. stocking 53. A. replacing B. bombarding C. interfering D. identifying 54. A. reflecting upon B. turning to C. taking over D. operating on 55. A. labour B. storage C. maintenance D. budget 56. A. sticking B. objecting C. appealing D. adding 57. A. maintained B. complained C. announced D. realized 58. A. make sense B. stand out C. give way D. take place 59. A. optimistic B. enthusiastic C. cautious D. curious 60. A. lawyers B. agents C. reporters D. consumers 61. A. technical B. practical C. legal D. ethical 62. A. realistic B. costly C. flexible D. stylish 63. A. outdated B. delicate C. discounted D. fake 64. A. understate B. ban C. overlook D. regulate 65. A. However B. Meanwhile C. Conversely D. Otherwise (B) Removing trash from the ocean may not be as harmless as it seems. That’s the conclusion of new research, which finds that marine dumps, known as “garbage patches (区域)”, are ___66___ to countless delicate creatures that could end up dying when people collect trash from the sea. Our planet’s oceans have five major garbage patches. They form far from land where strong currents move quickly together, ___67___ trash of all sizes. The largest of these marine fields is known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Spanning 1.6 million square kilometers midway between Hawaii and the coast of California, it was first ___68___ in 1997 by oceanographer Charles Moore. The patch escaped ___69___ for so long because most of its contents are not easily spotted from afar. To see whether the Great Pacific Garbage Patch was harboring a vast number of floating creatures ___70___ waste, a crew sailed through the patch for 80 days, collecting samples from Hawaii to the coast of San Francisco. “These mysterious regions are largely ___71___,” says Rebecca Helm, a biologist at Georgetown University. The samples revealed high concentrations of three species that live at the ocean’s surface. They included blue button jellies, by-the-wind sailors, and violet snails. Blue button jellies and by-the-wind sailors—two types of jellyfish—feed on plankton (浮游生物) and serve as food for violet snails. The scientists matched the locations of these creatures with high concentrations of plastic waste. It ___72___ that ocean currents affect all of these floating objects—both life and trash — in the same way, the team reported last month. Helm says that the ___73___ of these creatures implies a complex ecosystem in which they serve as food for predators like sea turtles and seabirds. “These animals don’t exist in___74___,” she says. “The food web they’re a part of affects the whole ocean.” This could ___75___ efforts to clean up these patches. Some environmental organizations aim to ___76___ the waste by skimming the surface with nets. But just as similar fishing methods lead to___77___, such cleanup efforts would likely catch surface-inhabitants along with the plastic waste, Helm says. ___78___, a modeling study published in April in Aquatic Biology found such efforts could potentially threaten the survival of species that have existed for millions of years. In March, nearly 200 countries agreed to a new high seas treaty (公海条约) that will eventually allow the creation of protected areas in international waters. If garbage patches were also ___79___, cleanup efforts would be paused long enough for scientists to better understand potential impacts. Still, Helm argues that the most ___80___ solution is to prevent plastic from getting into the ocean in the first place by reducing our reliance on it. 66. A. opposite B. harmful C. home D. familiar 67. A. carrying B. destroying C. sorting D. accessing 68. A. approved B. identified C. promoted D. released 69. A. searches B. crowds C. memory D. notice 70. A. in addition to B. in contrast to C. in place of D. on account of 71. A. unlimited B. unexplored C. unavoidable D. unthinkable 72. A. guarantees B. maintains C. strengthens D. hints 73. A. presence B. competition C. separation D. transformation 74. A. motion B. danger C. isolation D. harmony 75. A. complicate B. reverse C. neutralize D. strengthen 76. A. classify B. replace C. monitor D. remove 77. A. waste B. bycatch C. delay D. risk 78. A. Indeed B. Otherwise C. However D. Thus 79. A. extended B. involved C. prohibited D. defined 80. A. immediate B. costly C. flexible D. effective Section B 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) After working in plastic surgery and medical aesthetics for the past 10 years, I’ve realized how many people struggle with a distorted self-image or an inaccurate perception of themselves. Many examine their own appearance under a microscope, focusing on every perceived flaws while overlooking qualities that others admire without hesitation. Many thought that a different nose, smoother skin, or a more balanced face would finally change them from an unattractive outsider to a stunning head-turner. However, one patient, in particular, changed the way I thought about beauty. Several years ago, a woman in her forties came to my clinic. She was a successful architect who carried herself with remarkable confidence. Unlike many patients, she did not arrive with a long list of complaints. Instead, she smiled and said, “I’ve never disliked my appearance, but there is one thing I’ve always wanted to change.” She explained that a childhood accident had left her nose slightly crooked. The feature had never prevented her from building a successful career, maintaining close friendships, or feeling comfortable in public. Yet whenever she looked in the mirror, she felt that one small detail did not quite reflect the person she knew herself to be. What struck me was her attitude. She never spoke of becoming prettier or looking like a celebrity. She never compared herself with what was presented on the social media. Nor did she believe that surgery would transform her life. She simply wanted her outward appearance to match the confidence she already felt within. Several months after the procedure, she returned for a follow-up appointment. The change was subtle, but she seemed genuinely pleased. “I don’t feel like a different person,” she told me. “I feel more like myself.” Her words stayed with me long after she left. I’ve come to realize a difference between seeking treatment as a healthy form of self-improvement and pursuing it out of a persistent belief that one is never “good enough.” The former can be empowering; the latter is rarely satisfied, no matter how successful the procedure may be. Plastic surgery is a powerful, transformative, and deeply personal decision. I believe in it completely. I have watched it change lives, restore confidence, and give people the reflection they always felt they deserved. But the most beautiful results I have ever seen happen when a patient walks in already knowing their worth—and simply wants the outside to match how extraordinary they feel within. 81. What does the author mean by saying that many people “examine their own appearance under microscope”? A. They are unable to see their appearance clearly. B. They often seek professional medical examinations. C. They compare themselves with scientists conducting research. D. They pay excessive attention to their perceived imperfections. 82. Why was the author impressed by the architect’s attitude? A. She sought surgery to have a more successful career. B. She expected surgery to completely transform her life. C. She accepted herself while seeking a minor improvement. D. She was determined to change every small detail of her life. 83. What can be inferred from the passage? A. Physical appearance is the only source of sense of achievement. B. Most patients seek cosmetic procedures because of pressure from social media. C. The architect had encountered many career failures before she had the plastic surgery. D. A person’s attitude toward themselves may affect how satisfied they feel after treatment. 84. Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude toward plastic surgery? A. Uninterested in its influence on patients. B. Completely supportive without reservation. C. Cautiously positive while emphasizing self-worth. D. Strongly opposed due to its stress on outward beauty. (B) POLICY ON DRESS CODE 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 Valid for all employees The Company’s objective in establishing a formal dress code is to enable our employees to project the professional image that is in keeping with the needs of our clients and customers to trust us. Because our industry requires the appearance of trusted business professionals and we serve clients at our site on a daily basis, a formal dress code is necessary for our employees. You must project the image of a trustworthy, knowledgeable business professional for the clients who seek our guidance, input, and professional services. Formal Dress Code Guidelines In a formal business environment, the standard of dressing for men is a smart trouser with shirt that has the company logo or a suit if the occasion demands and for women, a dress that has the company logo paired with appropriate accessories. In our work environment, clothing should be pressed and never wrinkled. Formal Business Attire Recommendations This is an overview of appropriate formal business attire. The lists tell you what is generally acceptable as formal business attire and what is generally not acceptable as formal business attire. Shoes and Footwear Conservative walking shoes, dress shoes, Oxfords, loafers, boots, flats, dress heels, and backless shoes are acceptable for work. Not wearing stockings or socks is inappropriate. Athletic shoes, tennis shoes, thongs, flip-flops, Hawaiian slippers, and any casual shoe with an open toe are not acceptable in the office. Accessories and Jewellery Tasteful, professional ties, scarves, belts, and jewellery are encouraged. Jewellery should be worn in good taste, with limited visible body piercing. Makeup, Perfume, and Cologne A professional appearance is encouraged and excessive makeup is unprofessional. Remember that some employees are allergic to the chemicals in perfumes and makeup, so wear these substances with restraint. Hats and Head Covering Hats are not appropriate in the office. Head covers that are required for religious purposes or to honour cultural tradition are allowed. Conclusion If an employee fails to meet these standards,—Consequences as determined by the employee's supervisor and Human Resources staff, the employee will be asked not to wear the inappropriate item to work again. If the problem persists, the employee may be sent home to change clothes and will receive a verbal warning for the first offense. All other policies about personal time use will apply. Progressive disciplinary action will be applied if dress code violations continue. 85. According to the policy, why does the company establish a formal dress code? A. To make employees feel more confident about their own appearance. B. To ensure employees project a trustworthy professional image for clients. C. To follow the general practice of most companies in the industry. D. To distinguish its employees from those of competing companies. 86. Which of the following combinations is completely acceptable according to the dress code? A. Oxfords, backless shoes, and excessive visible body piercing. B. Loafers, a religious head cover, and moderate jewellery. C. Flip-flops, a company-logo dress, and no stockings. D. Athletic shoes, a suit, and heavy makeup. 87. Where would this passage most likely be found? A. In a job advertisement for a client-facing company. B. On a poster displayed in a shopping mall for general public. C. In the employee handbook distributed by Human Resources. D. In a fashion magazine offering advice on business attire. (C) Does a Robot Need a School? At a recent technology exhibition in Fuzhou, the largest crowds gathered not around the dancing humanoid robots, but around a worker wearing a VR headset and teaching a robot how to pick up a paper cup. For Chen Yishi, CEO of Joyful Embodied, this scene perfectly illustrated the real battleground in the AI race: it is not fancy hardware, but data. “We are building a school for robots,” Chen explained. His company plans to construct a 3,000-square-meter training ground where humanoid, four-legged and wheeled robots will perform everyday tasks such as stacking cups, cleaning tables, sorting objects, and even folding clothes. Human operators will use VR gear and motion-control devices to guide the robots through thousands of repetitive movements from a distance. As the robots work, cameras and sensors record every angle, joint movement, pressure point, and force feedback, generating what Chen calls “high-quality fuel” for future AI systems. “Without real-world data, even the most advanced large models are just empty brains,” Chen said. “Robots do not learn through assumptions. Every tiny movement—from grasping a cup to adjusting grip strength—has to be taught through data.” He added that each robot would operate around the clock, continuously producing fresh training examples. Unlike text or image data, physical interaction data is much harder to collect because it requires real hardware, real environments, and real-time human guidance. This effort marks a significant shift in China’s AI industry—moving beyond chatbots toward embodied intelligence (具身智能), which refers to AI systems housed in physical machines capable of acting in real environments. Earlier this year, embodied AI was officially included in China’s Government Work Report as a strategic future industry, alongside other priorities like quantum computing and biotechnology. While billions of dollars have been poured into robot hardware, experts now argue that high-quality training data has become the scarcest strategic resource. Unlike images or text, which can be easily copied from the internet, physical interaction data must be generated through real-world operations. Chen believes the industry’s economics will increasingly depend on data rather than hardware alone. “High-quality embodied AI training data are already priced by the hour,” he noted. According to Chen, each continuously operating robot in his company’s data center creates demand for roughly three technical jobs, including data annotation, algorithm optimization, and system maintenance. “The competition is no longer just about whose robot can walk or dance,” Chen concluded. “The real question is: whose robot can truly work.” 88. What did the scene at the Fuzhou exhibition suggest according to Chen Yishi? A. Humanoid robots are less appealing than expected. B. The key to AI development lies in data rather than hardware. C. VR technology has become more advanced than ever before. D. Most people prefer watching robots perform simple tasks. 89. In paragraph 3, the phrase empty brains most likely refers to large models that ____. A. lack sufficient real-world training data B. are too small to store complex information C. cannot be used in physical machines D. produce too many assumptions on their own 90. Based on the last two paragraphs, what can be inferred about the current state of the robotics industry? A. The value of robot hardware has significantly decreased due to data pricing. B. The shift toward data-driven competition creates more job opportunities. C. Most companies have realized that hardware is no longer a priority. D. The Chinese government’s policy has made data collection less expensive. 91. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To introduce a new company and its robot training center. B. To compare different kinds of robots in the AI industry. C. To argue that training data is becoming the core of AI robotics. D. To explain how embodied intelligence is applied in factories. Section C 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. A. Research has shown that simply reducing daily social media use by 30 minutes can significantly lower appearance anxiety levels. B. Appearance anxiety is commonly defined as the stress experienced in response to others’ evaluations of one’s looks. C. Meta-analyses have demonstrated that social media use is both associated with and contributes to greater body dissatisfaction. D. Parents and schools should take primary responsibility for monitoring adolescents' online behavior to prevent body image issues. E. Social media platforms, particularly highly visual ones like Instagram and TikTok, constantly expose users to such idealized standards, thereby intensifying the comparison process. F. Fortunately, effective measures are emerging to address this growing crisis. Appearance Anxiety in the Digital Age In an era where digital platforms dominate daily life, a growing number of young people report feeling distressed about their physical appearance. ________92________It has become a widespread psychological concern among adolescents and young adults. Individuals experiencing this form of anxiety feel dissatisfaction with their body image, with perceived imperfections causing constant worry about negative judgment from others. To understand this phenomenon, researchers often turn to social comparison theory. This theory suggests that individuals determine their own social and personal worth by comparing themselves to others. When people compare their own appearance to idealized images—often curated, filtered, or AI-enhanced—the inevitable gap leads to feelings of inadequacy and heightened anxiety. ________93________Adding to the problem is the widespread use of beauty filters by employing sophisticated algorithms to smooth skin, enhance facial features, and reshape bodies in real time. The psychological consequences of these digital pressures are severe and well-documented. Longitudinal research (纵向研究) has found bidirectional relationships between upward social comparisons on social media and worsening mental health symptoms, including depression and body dissatisfaction. ________94________In a global survey spanning six countries, over 50% of youth participants reported some level of body dissatisfaction, with 35% expressing dissatisfaction with being “larger than ideal.” ________95________Psychological approaches, particularly those based on cognitive-behavioral principles, have shown promising results. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps individuals restructure thought patterns and reduce appearance-related anxiety. School-based programs designed to teach critical media literacy skills have also proven helpful. By learning to recognize image manipulation and question unrealistic beauty standards, young users can develop more resilient self-perceptions. IV. Summary writing 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.  96. Stress and sugar Have you ever found yourself enjoying a slice of cake after a stressful day? Many people tend to reach for sweet food when under great pressure. Whether trapped in tight work deadlines or worn out by daily troubles, countless individuals choose sugary snacks to relieve tiredness. Experts find this comfort eating mainly arises from three different causes. The first cause lies in physical biological reactions, which has been proved by an experiment led by Dr Giles Yeo together with scientists from Leeds University. When under stress, human bodies enter ‘fight or flight’ mode. Because the body believes it’s under attack, it releases glucose into the blood to provide energy for muscles. However, if people don’t use that energy, the body then releases insulin to make the blood sugar levels drop. This drop causes a hunger response: you want to eat. And what people particularly crave is sugary food, which quickly restore lost energy quickly. Psychological reward mechanism serves as the second factor. Sweets can stimulate the brain to produce dopamine and serotonin, chemicals bringing instant pleasure and calming anxious feelings effectively. Faced with heavy pressure, people’s brain automatically seeks such quick emotional relief from sugary snacks instead of tough ways like regular exercise to ease stress. Most people avoid time-consuming relaxation methods and pick sweets for immediate comfort. In other words, sweet food works as a fast emotional fix for negative feelings caused by stress. Thirdly, personal memory and lifelong eating habits push people to choose sweets under stress. From childhood, most kids receive candies or cakes as rewards for good performance or comfort when upset by failure. Parents often use desserts to comfort crying children or celebrate small achievements. Gradually, the brain links sweetness with happiness and safety deep in subconscious. Whenever trapped in stress later in life, the fixed memory awakens the desire for sweet treats naturally without conscious thinking. V. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 97. 只有当演讲者投入感情，观众才能被感动和产生共鸣。(identify) 98. 游客在偏远海滩度假胜地停留得越久，就越能领略当地文化独有的魅力。(the more...the more) 99. 这座小岛为了开展生态保护和医疗项目，已经将有限的资金与人力用到极致。(stretch) 100. 这位工匠花了整整三年才将一块普通的木头雕刻成精美的艺术品，这件作品完美反映了他对传统文化的热爱。(before) KEYS 1-10 DACCB CDABB 11-20 BAC CDA DCAC 21-30 ABACB ACACB 31. may/might/can/could 32. reducing 33. without 34. even though/even if 35. emphasizes 36. whether 37. where 38. To maintain 39. endure 40. As long as 41. H 42. F 43. E 44. J 45. A 46. G 47. D 48. K 49. C 50. B 51-65 BCABD ABACD CADDB 66-80 CABDA,BDACA,DBABD 81-84 DCDC 85-87 BBC 88-91 BABC 92-95 BECF 96. reference: People often crave sweets when stressed due to three reasons. Physically, stress triggers glucose release, and the subsequent blood sugar drop creates a desire for fast energy from sweets. Psychologically, sweets generate pleasure chemicals like dopamine and serotonin, which can ease stress instantly and effectively. Additionally, childhood sweet rewards connect sweetness with security, building lifelong comfort-eating habits.(57) 97. Only when the speaker puts emotion into the speech can the audience be moved and identify with the message/ its message. 98. The longer travelers stay at remote beach resorts, the more they appreciate the unique charm of local culture. 99. The small island has stretched its financial resources and labour to launch projects related to environmental protection and medical care. 100. It was three whole years before the craftsman carved an ordinary piece of wood into a delicate work of art, which perfectly represents his love for traditional culture. Script Section A Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1. M: So how do you like this oil painting? W: If I had enough room in my apartment, I would buy it. Q: Where does the conversation probably take place? 2. W: Didn’t you want to be a stockbroker when you graduated from business school? M: My teacher wanted me to. But now I feel great to safeguard the vast territory on the border. Q: What’s the man now? 3. M: Excuse me, could you tell me when the next train for California leaves? W: Well, trains for California leave every 3 hours. You just missed the 9:30 train by a quarter, I am afraid. Q: What time does next train for California leave? 4. M: How are things going with you and your roommate? W: I can’t stand her. We are supposed to share the bill but I end up feeding her three meals a day. Q: Why doesn’t the woman get on well with her roommate? 5. W: Have you arranged accommodation using the guidebook? I’m exhausted after the trip. M: Don’t worry. Let me check the reservation. Q: What are the two speakers looking for? 6. W: What about narrowing down the topic with the aim to clearly state it within 4,000 words? M: You are right. I should think it over and reconsider my topic before talking to my professor. Q: What will the man probably do? 7. M: So, would you like to be my lab partner with the next experiment? W: Sure. I just can’t believe you still want to work with me after I messed up last time. Q: How does the woman feel about the man’s invitation? 8. M: Would you like to see the blouses in purple and navy blue? These two colors are new arrivals. W: Purple is my favorite color, but I prefer something made from silk, 100% silk I mean. Q: What is the woman looking for? 9. W: I wonder if you find my experience relevant to the job. M: Yes, certainly, but if only you had sent your application letter a week earlier. Q: What does the man imply? 10. W: What bad new! The doctor says my broken leg has to be secured with bandage for another month. M: I am sorry to hear that. How I wish you could recover soon and continue the project with us. Q: What can we learn from the conversion? Section B Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. When you entered as first-year students, the school assigned you to a dorm and a roommate, but next year as returning students you’ll choose both your roommate and your dorm. Whether or not you actually get to live in your first choice depends on what number you or your roommate draws in the lottery system. The system gives priority to the students who have been here longest. Fourth-year students get the first block of numbers, third-years get the second block, and second-years, like you’ll be, get the third. The lower the number you draw, the sooner you choose. You can use either your own or your intended roommate’s number to make your room choice. If your roommate for next year has been at the school longer than you have, they’ll have a better number than any second-year student. But most of you will probably be rooming with other second-year students and so neither of you may have a great number. You may not get into your first or even second choice. Those of you who draw the worst numbers won’t be able to get dorm housing at all. In that case, the housing office will help you find off-campus housing. Of course, if you’ve made plans to live off campus, you don’t need to enter the lottery at all. Questions: 11. Who are the target audience of the speaker? 12. Which statement is true about the lottery system for choosing roommates? 13. What will happen to those who draw the worst numbers? Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. Have you ever heard of the Vikings? They were sea travelers from Norway. More than 1,000 years ago, they made three important geographical discoveries. The Vikings’ first major discovery occurred in the 9th century. A man called Naddod was on his way from Norway to the Faroe Islands, north of England, when his ship was caught in a storm. The storm blew the ship west for several days. When the weather cleared, Naddod found himself on the coast of a new land. Later, Viking travelers named it Iceland. In 982, a Viking called Eric the Red sailed west in search of new land. Five hundred miles west of Iceland, he and his men reached an icy rocky massive land. They sailed around it until they reached the western side. Here, they found some green areas, so they named the island Greenland. Then, in 1001, the Vikings made their most important discovery. The son of Eric the Red, named Leif Erikson, had heard the rumors about the land west of Greenland. He sailed west and soon found it. He and his men landed in three places. They called the first one Helluland, which means land of flat stone. The Vikings then sailed south and made their second landing. They named this place Markland. Their third landing was at a place they called Vinland. Leif Erikson and his men were the first Europeans to walk on the shores of North America, almost five hundred years earlier than Columbus. Questions: 14. Which statement is true about the Vikings? 15. What does the passage say about Greenland? 16. What does the speaker mainly talk about? Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. W: Hi David, there is a new gym opening in town today. Would you like to go with me this afternoon? M: Yes, I’m more than glad to join you. I haven’t been to a gym for ages. I need some exercise to tone up. W: Then this is a good chance. They sent me an invitation with a note saying I can take a friend for free on the first day. Also, if we both sign up before Friday, we can get a discount on a six-month membership. M: Great, count me in. I really want to lose some of this belly fat and turn it into muscle, but I’m not sure which of the gym equipment will best help. W: Well, I’m no expert on that, but I think you can try lifting weights and do at least 200 sit-ups twice a day. M: I’ve never tried weightlifting before. Is it dangerous? W: No, not at all, if you know some of the basics. Don’t worry, I’ll show you the rules. I used to practice this at another gym before my membership ended. I’ll be your personal trainer. M: Thank you. What other equipment do they have? W: Well, like all gyms, they have all sorts of things to help build up muscles in different parts of the body, like up-ride bicycles, chest stretching machines, and running machines. You could use any of these to suit your purpose. Now the gym opens at noon, so can we meet up in town at 1:30 p.m.? M: Perfect! See you there, coach. Questions: 17. What are the speakers talking about? 18. What does the gym offer at its opening? 19. What is the man concerned about? 20. What do we learn about the woman from the conversation? 8 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $