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2025～2026学年第二学期期末考试 高二英语试卷 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. What can we know about Mike? A. He works hard. B. He gets a house. C. He has a low pay. 2. Where are the speakers probably? A. In a library. B. In a bookstore. C. In a booking office. 3. Why does the woman come to the man? A. To stop in Singapore. B. To check her luggage. C. To exchange her ticket. 4. What should the man do according to the woman? A. Do more sports. B. Stay in hospital. C. Get enough rest. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Course selection. B. Class registration. C. Textbook purchase. 第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6和第7两个小题。 6. What will the woman do on Wednesday evening? A. Attend a concert. B. Give a performance. C. Visit London University. 7. What will the speakers probably be doing at 6：20 Friday evening? A. Having a drink. B. Watching a movie. C. Waiting in a cinema. 听第7段材料，回答第8至第10三个小题。 8. Who liked the game designed by the woman? A. Mr Cranston. B. Mr Hubbard. C. Ms Cross. 9. What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Do less sports. B. Write an extra report. C. Apologize to Mr Cranston. 10. What will the man probably do? A. Call his dad. B. Design a game. C. Talk to Mr Cranston. 听第8段材料，回答第11至第13三个小题。 11. When did the woman get married? A. Three weeks ago. B. Two weeks before. C. Last week. 12. Why did the couple have the wedding at City Hall? A. To save money. B. To invite friends. C. To have a honeymoon. 13. Where does the conversation take place? A. At a bus stop. B. At the office. C. At a café. 听第9段材料，回答第14至第17四个小题。 14. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Classmates. C. Workmates. 15. How did the woman know of Systéme? A. She once worked in it. B. She saw it at a fair. C. She saw its ad. 16. What is the woman weak in? A. Creating a website. B. Writing for the media. C. Planning PR strategies. 17. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Read the ad by herself. B. E­mail the page to him. C. Talk about the job later. 听第10段材料，回答第18至第20三个小题。 18. What can we know about the company’s products? A. They top in the global fashion. B. They take the name Espassabi. C. They are intended for the young. 19. How much profit did the company make last year? A. 7.6 million euros. B. 19 million euros. C. 30 million euros. 20. What will make the company a top leader? A. Its marketings. B. Its high profits. C. Its new designs. 第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节, 满分50分) 第一节 (共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。 A Vintage Cash Cow Do you have a home full of things you’re ready to part with? Want a safe, straightforward way to sell your belongings? Vintage Cash Cow is here to help. Simply pack everything into one box, send it for free, and relax while experts do the rest. From vintage toys to gold, jewellery, watches, cameras, old tech, silver and more; broken, tired or tiptop, Vintage Cash Cow sorts it all so you don’t have to. You send it, Vintage Cash Cow does the rest. Worried about price? Yes, selling items individually can sometimes bring in more, but often comes with multiple listings, messages with strangers, fees and frustration. Vintage Cash Cow is an efficient alternative. • Fair, expert valuation, with one clear offer for the whole box • Free postage label and free returns if you decide not to go ahead • No fees, no haggling (讲价), no pressure How does it work? 1. Order a free postage pack; arrives 1st class with the details you need 2. Find a sturdy (结实的) box; pack up all sorts 3. Add our free post label, send it tracked and insured 4. Receive an offer; clear, fair, expertly valued 5. Decide if you want to sell; no rush, no obligation 6. Accept the offer and receive fast payment OR decline and everything is returned, insured, free of charge Visit vintagecashcow.co.uk for a full list of what you can send. 1. What advantage does Vintage Cash Cow mainly offer? A. Better prices. B. Simpler selling. C. Home pickup. D. Free repair. 2. What does Vintage Cash Cow do if the offer is declined? A. Return the items for free. B. List the items online. C. Keep the items in storage. D. Recheck the items carefully. 3. What do Denise and Angela both suggest about the service? A. It is profitable. B. It is selective. C. It is personal. D. It is efficient. B I have struggled with speaking English since learning it as a second language at 27. Early in my teaching career, students complained about my accent, and my department chair once summed up my performance: Dr. Sun was a good teacher, but he had an accent. Even my children urged me to try harder. “Anything can be done,” they insisted. The unspoken accusation was clear: If I still sounded foreign, I wasn’t trying hard enough. What neither of them knew was that biology had already cast the die. There is a term for the firm influence of one’s mother tongue: imprinting, an early, mostly unchangeable form of learning. The idea first entered science through the brilliance of Konrad Lorenz, who famously persuaded newly hatched goslings to follow him as if he were their mother. At the time, imprinting was mostly treated as an animal curiosity. Its deeper relevance to humans took longer to sink in. Decades of research since then have reinforced the point. Human brains pass through a critical period for language acquisition. During childhood, neural (神经的) circuits are finely tuned to absorb sounds and accents. Later, those circuits become less flexible, not because adults are lazy, but because gene expression changes with age. This is why children can pick up a new language without an accent, while adults, no matter how dedicated, cannot. I stopped fighting this biological limit and focused on areas imprinting does not control: word choice, sentence structure and rhythm. Something unexpected happened – my English writing improved greatly, and I even began writing books in English. Biology does not write our future, but it does draw boundaries. That is why we abandon many childhood dreams: basketball for being too short, soccer for starting too late. Ignoring them, we trip up. Understanding them, we can work around them. The best kind of confidence is not the belief that you can do anything. It is the wisdom to know what you cannot do, and the discipline to stop wasting precious time trying to prove otherwise. 4. What did the author’s children accuse him of? A. Showing off his pronunciation. B. Not trying hard to drop his accent. C. Speaking with an accent in class. D. Refusing to learn standard English. 5. What does the underlined phrase “cast the die” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Delayed the process. B. Unlocked the potential. C. Improved the situation. D. Determined the outcome. 6. What makes it hard for adults to learn a foreign language without an accent? A. Mental laziness. B. Learning habits. C. Biological changes. D. Genetic patterns. 7. What does the author intend to tell us? A. Play to your strengths. B. It’s never too late to learn. C. Practice makes perfect. D. Early bird catches the worm. C In recent years, to monitor biodiversity and perceive how changes in ecosystems affect migratory (迁徙的) routes, researchers and conservationists have focused on tracking migratory bird populations worldwide. These birds, which travel thousands of kilometers between breeding and wintering grounds, face numerous threats, including habitat loss, climate change, and human activities. Using state-of-the-art satellite technology, scientists have managed to collect large datasets on bird movements, providing crucial insights into their migratory patterns and potential risks. However, despite the abundance of tracking data, a recent study from the University of Cambridge underscores that significant gaps in our understanding of many species still exist. “While we have a vast amount of tracking data, we often overlook smaller migratory species or those that travel less popular routes,” explains Dr. Emma Lewis, the study’s lead author. “Our reliance on satellite tags has also led us to focus mainly on larger species that can carry the weight of the tracking devices, leaving smaller birds, which are often just as vulnerable, underrepresented in our data.” The study examined data from over a million tracking records of migratory birds and identified several areas with limited information. Birds from remote areas, for instance, were much less likely to be tracked due to accessibility issues. Additionally, there was a strong bias (偏见) toward species that are already of high interest to the public, such as eagles or storks, rather than smaller, less prominent birds. Dr. Lewis and her team believe this bias could lead to conservation resources being disproportionately allocated to certain species while neglecting others that may be equally at risk. To address these issues, Dr. Lewis suggests expanding tracking efforts to include more diverse bird populations. “By collaborating with local researchers and investing in lighter, more efficient tracking technology, we can gather data on a broader range of species,” she explains. “Encouraging birdwatchers to report sightings of less common migratory birds could fill current data gaps and offer a more comprehensive image of global migratory patterns.” This combined approach can ensure future conservation efforts are better informed and more inclusive, ultimately contributing to the protection of all migratory bird species. 8. What’s the main issue with current migratory bird tracking? A. Heavily relying on large datasets. B. Ignoring short-distance migrations. C. Primarily tracking larger bird species. D. Focusing on migration in breeding seasons. 9. What is the researchers’ concern about conservation resources? A. Uneven allocation to certain species. B. Desperate shortage in popular routes. C. Rare accessibility to larger bird species. D. Irresponsible overuse in remote habitats. 10. How does Dr. Lewis suggest improving bird migration data? A. Limit resources to high-profile species. B. Launch new programs for endangered species. C. Enhance tracking methods for prominent bird species. D. Engage the public in observing underrepresented birds. 11. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Tracking Bird Migration Worldwide. B. Hidden Gaps in Migratory Bird Research. C. New Technologies for Wildlife Protection. D. Saving Endangered Birds Through Satellite Tags. D Energy efficiency improvements, such as the widespread adoption of LED lighting, are widely promoted by policymakers as a primary strategy for reducing carbon emissions. However, a growing body of research indicates that a phenomenon known as the “rebound effect” could significantly weaken these efforts, potentially wiping out more than half of the expected energy savings and making global climate targets much harder to achieve. A research team led by Paul Brockway at the University of Leeds, UK, conducted a comprehensive review of existing literature on this topic. They analyzed 33 previous studies that modeled the impact of efficiency improvements. The team identified two main mechanisms: the direct rebound effect and the indirect rebound effect. The direct effect occurs when a consumer responds to increased efficiency by using more of the service — for example, driving further because a fuel-efficient car lowers the cost per mile. The indirect effect happens when money saved on energy is spent on other goods and services, which in turn require energy to produce and deliver. Despite the varied methodologies used in the original 33 studies, the results were remarkably consistent. The team concluded that, on average, the rebound effect negates approximately 63 percent of the anticipated energy savings. “We are not arguing that energy efficiency is ineffective,” clarifies Brockway. “Rather, the rebound effect needs to be taken more seriously in policy planning.” This concept echoes the Jevons paradox (悖论), named after economist William Stanley Jevons. In 1865, Jevons observed that technological improvements in coal efficiency led not to a reduction in coal consumption, but to an increase in overall demand as it became more economically affordable. If the rebound effect proves as substantial as this analysis suggests, future global energy demand will be higher than expected. This implies that the world will require far more renewable energy infrastructure and carbon-capture technology than currently planned. However, it doesn’t mean nothing can be done to limit the rebound effect. One potential solution is to intensify efforts: doubling down on energy efficiency to achieve the same net reduction in energy use. 12. Which best illustrates the indirect rebound effect? A. A driver buys a hybrid car and commutes longer distances. B. A company uses efficient machines to cut operational costs. C. A student saves on electricity and takes a cross-country flight. D. A family installs solar panels and sells extra power to the grid. 13. How did Paul Brockway’s team carry out their research? A. By interviewing economists. B. By analyzing former studies. C. By modeling the rebound effect. D. By debating about the Jevons paradox. 14. What would Paul Brockway probably agree with? A. Authorities should dismiss energy efficiency. B. Worldwide efforts to preserve energy are in vain. C. The rebound effect helps protect the environment. D. More attention should be paid to the rebound effect. 15. What’s the author’s attitude towards limiting the rebound effect? A. Positive. B. Pessimistic. C. Doubtful. D. Disapproving. 第二节（共5小题, 每小题2. 5分, 共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。 Tips on Connecting With Your Family in the Car In our fast-paced world, quality time with family members is often the first thing we sacrifice. Due to last-minute work calls or running-late classes, Friday movie nights are canceled and Saturday outings are frequently postponed. ____16____ Both short school drives and long road trips can be transformed into valuable bonding experiences by being intentional. ·Remove digital distractions. Often, phones and tablets make every member stay in their own world. This creates a disconnected environment. ____17____ Use this time in the car to chat, observe the scenery, or simply enjoy shared silence, fostering an atmosphere where everyone can get fully involved. ·Start gentle and interesting conversations. ____18____ As a result, communication breaks down. Choosing light and positive topics like favorite things, funny stories or simple wishes is the key to keeping conversations flowing. Use open-ended questions like “Where would you choose if you could go anywhere?”. This encourages everyone to share more about their inner worlds. ____19____ Car rides need not be just about getting from A to B. They’re also a chance to share practical knowledge. When passing a gas station, talk to teens about budgeting. Upon spotting a road sign, explain to younger kids its meaning. Small exchanges spark curiosity and build practical wisdom for everyone. ·Create musical experiences. Road trips can be a painfully long stretch in the car. That’s where the magic of music — a powerful emotional connector — comes in. Allow each member to add a few of their favorite songs and create a family playlist together. During the trip, sing along to familiar tunes, or have silly family karaoke sessions. ____20____ Follow these tips and turn our next car trip into a lasting warm memory. A. Make good use of road signs. B. Turn long transportation into mini education. C. But what if we fully share the moments inside the car? D. Why not encourage everyone to put away all screens? E. These shared melodies help track your family’s highlights. F. Even Sunday trips are turned into family bonding occasions. G. Exchanges often fade or turn tense with grades and criticism. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 On a chilly Seattle afternoon, 68-year-old Margaret Hayes eagerly hurries to the community library. She isn’t there to read, but to ____21____ TechBridge — monthly lectures where seniors learn digital skills from teenagers. Margaret, who spent months recovering from a severe stroke, ____22____ needs mental stimulation. However, without basic tech knowledge, she lacks the ____23____ to navigate the internet on her own. “I was terrified to click on things. What if I ____24____?” she recalls. Through the program, she has learned to use voice-to-text software — a “new tool” helping her feel less ____25____. The program ____26____ a growing digital divide. While 95% of Americans aged 18-50 use smartphones daily, 85% of those over 75 rarely go online. Many seniors ____27____ with simple tasks like video-calling family or booking medical appointments. As the center director points out, “For the elderly, going digital actually ____28____ them out of modern society.” The benefits extend both ways. Teen volunteers gain patience and ____29____ into a pre-digital world. “Talking to them is like opening a history book,” says 17-year-old volunteer Liam Chen. The ____30____ inspires him to design more ____31____ technology for older users. For participants like Margaret, the workshops ____32____ more than practical skills. They not only learn to navigate the digital world but also build meaningful ____33____ with younger generations. This simple yet powerful bridge across the technological gap ____34____ as a reminder that genuine connection depends on patience, understanding, and a mutual ____35____ to learn from one another — using the skills that truly matter to bring their worlds together. 21. A. cancel B. attend C. finance D. organize 22. A. originally B. frequently C. desperately D. temporarily 23. A. curiosity B. prejudice C. judgment D. confidence 24. A. messed up B. shut up C. gave up D. hurried up 25. A. disturbed B. disconnected C. embarrassed D. motivated 26. A. bridges B. accelerates C. creates D. ignores 27. A. communicate B. volunteer C. struggle D. attempt 28. A. shows B. picks C. crosses D. leaves 29. A. investigations B. insights C. admission D. entrance 30. A. experience B. ambition C. atmosphere D. experiment 31. A. enjoyable B. acceptable C. favorable D. accessible 32. A. receive B. own C. offer D. gain 33. A. schedules B. connections C. impressions D. reactions 34. A. doubles B. qualifies C. serves D. promises 35. A. consideration B. authority C. option D. willingness 第二节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 根据中文提示、首字母或者句意，用单词的正确形式填空。每空一词。 36. With a s________ (低落的) heart, he watched his friends drive away without him. (根据中英文提示单词拼写) 37. By ________ (比较) with previous models, this smartphone has a longer battery life. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 38. They had received no news of him since his d________ (离开) from the island. (根据中英文提示单词拼写) 39. When visiting temples or churches, ________ a strict dress code may be required, we should dress appropriately. (用适当的词填空) 40. C________ (确信) that the bridge was unsafe, the villagers refused to cross it. (根据中英文提示单词拼写) 41. Due to a s________ (短缺) of resources, the school had to cancel its after-school programs. (根据中英文提示单词拼写) 42. She ________ (惊慌失措) when she realized she had left her ID card at home right before the exam. （根据汉语提示单词拼写） 43. In a classroom at the Confucius Institute, the American students carefully practiced ________ their teacher demonstrated in martial arts. (用适当的词填空) 44. Barry abandoned a career in medicine in Paris to devote the rest of his life to his ________ (植物学的) studies. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 45. The new AI can learn as ________ (动态地) as a human brain, constantly updating its knowledge base. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 46. During the Gala, one striking moment was ________ the robots jumped with remarkable precision. (用适当的词填空) 47. E________ to diverse cultures can make you feel transported through time and space. (根据首字母单词拼写) 48. Her book has been highly ________ (有影响力的) in changing public opinion on environmental issues. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 49. Keeping food fresh beyond 18 months in space is hard, so growing vegetables is ________ vital importance for longer missions. (用适当的词填空) 50. ________ for (考虑到) possible traffic jams, we set off for the party an hour earlier than necessary. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 第四部分 书面表达（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 51. 假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Chris对中国历史很感兴趣，想读些中国历史类书籍，但是在通俗史书（popular history books）和学术史书（academic history books）之间纠结，不知道怎么选择。请你给他写封邮件，内容包括： 1. 你的推荐； 2. 推荐理由； 3. 阅读建议。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Chris, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 52. 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。 “Today’s the day! Dad.” Ethan burst out as he poured cereal (麦片) into a bowl, unable to contain his excitement. “I hope I don’t let Coach Schultz and the kids in the team down.” It was finally the inter-school match, and Ethan was going to be pitching (投球) for the first time in a real match. “Oh, you’ll do fine,” Dad comforted, “You’ve spent months running, pitching, and working on your mobility.” “Do you have time to feed the goats before you leave?” Dad asked. “Sure. I have fifteen minutes before Coach Schultz pick me up.” Ethan replied. “Sorry I have to leave before you.” Dad grabbed his car keys. Ethan wolfed down his cereal and headed out to the barn (畜棚). As he fed the goats, he tried to remember all the pitching tips Coach Schultz had given him. Then he spotted their young goat Zeke opening the gate! Ethan dashed over to stop him from escaping. It was too late. Knowing he couldn’t leave with Zeke on the loose, Ethan quickly figured out he’d need a bucket of cracked corn to attract the goat and a rope to catch him and lead him back. By that time, Zeke had disappeared into the trees in the far corner. A car rolled in and stopped. “Ready?” Coach Schultz asked. “I — I can’t go right now. I have to get our goat back into his barn,” Ethan yelled. “Can I help?” he asked. “You don’t have time. Warm-up starts soon.” Ethan replied. “Don’t worry — I’ll come back and help you after I get the kids settled!” Coach Schultz shouted over the engine. Ethan fought to swallow the tightness in his throat as he went to get the corn and the rope. Corn bucket in one hand and rope over his shoulder, Ethan ran toward the trees. But Zeke saw him and rushed off, getting farther and farther away. Exhausted from the run-around, Ethan collapsed down on the ground to catch his breath. He knew the team would be starting their warm-up by now. How he wished he could be there! 注意： 1．续写词数应为150个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Just then, a minibus stopped before Ethan. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “Thanks, but sorry this took so much of our warm-up time,” Ethan said guiltily. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025～2026学年第二学期期末考试 高二英语试卷 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. What can we know about Mike? A. He works hard. B. He gets a house. C. He has a low pay. 2. Where are the speakers probably? A. In a library. B. In a bookstore. C. In a booking office. 3. Why does the woman come to the man? A. To stop in Singapore. B. To check her luggage. C. To exchange her ticket. 4. What should the man do according to the woman? A. Do more sports. B. Stay in hospital. C. Get enough rest. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Course selection. B. Class registration. C. Textbook purchase. 第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6和第7两个小题。 6. What will the woman do on Wednesday evening? A. Attend a concert. B. Give a performance. C. Visit London University. 7. What will the speakers probably be doing at 6：20 Friday evening? A. Having a drink. B. Watching a movie. C. Waiting in a cinema. 听第7段材料，回答第8至第10三个小题。 8. Who liked the game designed by the woman? A. Mr Cranston. B. Mr Hubbard. C. Ms Cross. 9. What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Do less sports. B. Write an extra report. C. Apologize to Mr Cranston. 10. What will the man probably do? A. Call his dad. B. Design a game. C. Talk to Mr Cranston. 听第8段材料，回答第11至第13三个小题。 11. When did the woman get married? A. Three weeks ago. B. Two weeks before. C. Last week. 12. Why did the couple have the wedding at City Hall? A. To save money. B. To invite friends. C. To have a honeymoon. 13. Where does the conversation take place? A. At a bus stop. B. At the office. C. At a café. 听第9段材料，回答第14至第17四个小题。 14. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Classmates. C. Workmates. 15. How did the woman know of Systéme? A. She once worked in it. B. She saw it at a fair. C. She saw its ad. 16. What is the woman weak in? A. Creating a website. B. Writing for the media. C. Planning PR strategies. 17. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Read the ad by herself. B. E­mail the page to him. C. Talk about the job later. 听第10段材料，回答第18至第20三个小题。 18. What can we know about the company’s products? A. They top in the global fashion. B. They take the name Espassabi. C. They are intended for the young. 19. How much profit did the company make last year? A. 7.6 million euros. B. 19 million euros. C. 30 million euros. 20. What will make the company a top leader? A. Its marketings. B. Its high profits. C. Its new designs. 第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节, 满分50分) 第一节 (共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。 A Vintage Cash Cow Do you have a home full of things you’re ready to part with? Want a safe, straightforward way to sell your belongings? Vintage Cash Cow is here to help. Simply pack everything into one box, send it for free, and relax while experts do the rest. From vintage toys to gold, jewellery, watches, cameras, old tech, silver and more; broken, tired or tiptop, Vintage Cash Cow sorts it all so you don’t have to. You send it, Vintage Cash Cow does the rest. Worried about price? Yes, selling items individually can sometimes bring in more, but often comes with multiple listings, messages with strangers, fees and frustration. Vintage Cash Cow is an efficient alternative. • Fair, expert valuation, with one clear offer for the whole box • Free postage label and free returns if you decide not to go ahead • No fees, no haggling (讲价), no pressure How does it work? 1. Order a free postage pack; arrives 1st class with the details you need 2. Find a sturdy (结实的) box; pack up all sorts 3. Add our free post label, send it tracked and insured 4. Receive an offer; clear, fair, expertly valued 5. Decide if you want to sell; no rush, no obligation 6. Accept the offer and receive fast payment OR decline and everything is returned, insured, free of charge Visit vintagecashcow.co.uk for a full list of what you can send. 1. What advantage does Vintage Cash Cow mainly offer? A. Better prices. B. Simpler selling. C. Home pickup. D. Free repair. 2. What does Vintage Cash Cow do if the offer is declined? A. Return the items for free. B. List the items online. C. Keep the items in storage. D. Recheck the items carefully. 3. What do Denise and Angela both suggest about the service? A. It is profitable. B. It is selective. C. It is personal. D. It is efficient. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了Vintage Cash Cow这一服务平台，它提供了一种便捷的方式来出售闲置物品。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Want a safe, straightforward way to sell your belongings? Vintage Cash Cow is here to help. Simply pack everything into one box, send it for free, and relax while experts do the rest.(想稳妥又省心地变卖个人物品吗？Vintage Cash Cow 来为您提供服务。您只需把所有东西装进一个箱子，免费寄出，剩下的工作全部交给专业人员处理，坐等结果即可。)”可知，Vintage Cash Cow主要提供的优势是简单直接。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据How does it work?部分“Accept the offer and receive fast payment OR decline and everything is returned, insured, free of charge(如果你接受报价，钱款会迅速到账；若选择拒绝，所有物品将投保无损、免费原路寄回。)”可知，如果拒绝报价，所有物品会在投保后免费退回。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Denise说的话“I was surprised by how quickly everything was checked and valued.(我很惊讶所有物品的查验与估价速度如此之快。)”和Angela说的话“...received payment into my bank account the following Wednesday. Everything was handled without delay.(在接下来的周三就收到了银行转账。全程办理高效，毫不拖沓。)”可知，两位顾客都在强调处理速度快、没有拖延，这体现了服务高效。 B I have struggled with speaking English since learning it as a second language at 27. Early in my teaching career, students complained about my accent, and my department chair once summed up my performance: Dr. Sun was a good teacher, but he had an accent. Even my children urged me to try harder. “Anything can be done,” they insisted. The unspoken accusation was clear: If I still sounded foreign, I wasn’t trying hard enough. What neither of them knew was that biology had already cast the die. There is a term for the firm influence of one’s mother tongue: imprinting, an early, mostly unchangeable form of learning. The idea first entered science through the brilliance of Konrad Lorenz, who famously persuaded newly hatched goslings to follow him as if he were their mother. At the time, imprinting was mostly treated as an animal curiosity. Its deeper relevance to humans took longer to sink in. Decades of research since then have reinforced the point. Human brains pass through a critical period for language acquisition. During childhood, neural (神经的) circuits are finely tuned to absorb sounds and accents. Later, those circuits become less flexible, not because adults are lazy, but because gene expression changes with age. This is why children can pick up a new language without an accent, while adults, no matter how dedicated, cannot. I stopped fighting this biological limit and focused on areas imprinting does not control: word choice, sentence structure and rhythm. Something unexpected happened – my English writing improved greatly, and I even began writing books in English. Biology does not write our future, but it does draw boundaries. That is why we abandon many childhood dreams: basketball for being too short, soccer for starting too late. Ignoring them, we trip up. Understanding them, we can work around them. The best kind of confidence is not the belief that you can do anything. It is the wisdom to know what you cannot do, and the discipline to stop wasting precious time trying to prove otherwise. 4. What did the author’s children accuse him of? A. Showing off his pronunciation. B. Not trying hard to drop his accent. C. Speaking with an accent in class. D. Refusing to learn standard English. 5. What does the underlined phrase “cast the die” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Delayed the process. B. Unlocked the potential. C. Improved the situation. D. Determined the outcome. 6. What makes it hard for adults to learn a foreign language without an accent? A. Mental laziness. B. Learning habits. C. Biological changes. D. Genetic patterns. 7. What does the author intend to tell us? A. Play to your strengths. B. It’s never too late to learn. C. Practice makes perfect. D. Early bird catches the worm. 【答案】4. B 5. D 6. C 7. A 【解析】 【导语】作者讲述自己成年后学英语难改口音的经历，介绍母语印记的科学原理，告诉我们要认清自身局限、扬长避短。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The unspoken accusation was clear: If I still sounded foreign, I wasn’t trying hard enough.(这种无声的指责很明显：如果我说话仍然有外国口音，就是我不够努力)”可知，作者的孩子们指责他没有努力改掉口音。 【5题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段“There is a term for the firm influence of one’s mother tongue: imprinting, an early, mostly unchangeable form of learning. (母语带来的这种根深蒂固的影响有一个专业术语：印记效应，这是一种早期形成、基本无法改变的学习形式)”可知，母语对人的语言习惯有早期且几乎不可改变的固定影响，因此划线词所在句子表示“生理条件早已决定了结果”。cast the die表示“决定结果”。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Later, those circuits become less flexible, not because adults are lazy, but because gene expression changes with age.(后来，这些神经回路变得不那么灵活，不是因为成年人懒惰，而是因为基因表达会随着年龄发生变化)”可知，生理方面的变化导致成年人学外语很难没有口音。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Understanding them, we can work around them. The best kind of confidence is not the belief that you can do anything. It is the wisdom to know what you cannot do.(看清局限，我们就能扬长避短。最好的自信不是无所不能，而是认清自己做不到的事)”可知，作者想告诉我们要发挥自身优势，避开短板。 C In recent years, to monitor biodiversity and perceive how changes in ecosystems affect migratory (迁徙的) routes, researchers and conservationists have focused on tracking migratory bird populations worldwide. These birds, which travel thousands of kilometers between breeding and wintering grounds, face numerous threats, including habitat loss, climate change, and human activities. Using state-of-the-art satellite technology, scientists have managed to collect large datasets on bird movements, providing crucial insights into their migratory patterns and potential risks. However, despite the abundance of tracking data, a recent study from the University of Cambridge underscores that significant gaps in our understanding of many species still exist. “While we have a vast amount of tracking data, we often overlook smaller migratory species or those that travel less popular routes,” explains Dr. Emma Lewis, the study’s lead author. “Our reliance on satellite tags has also led us to focus mainly on larger species that can carry the weight of the tracking devices, leaving smaller birds, which are often just as vulnerable, underrepresented in our data.” The study examined data from over a million tracking records of migratory birds and identified several areas with limited information. Birds from remote areas, for instance, were much less likely to be tracked due to accessibility issues. Additionally, there was a strong bias (偏见) toward species that are already of high interest to the public, such as eagles or storks, rather than smaller, less prominent birds. Dr. Lewis and her team believe this bias could lead to conservation resources being disproportionately allocated to certain species while neglecting others that may be equally at risk. To address these issues, Dr. Lewis suggests expanding tracking efforts to include more diverse bird populations. “By collaborating with local researchers and investing in lighter, more efficient tracking technology, we can gather data on a broader range of species,” she explains. “Encouraging birdwatchers to report sightings of less common migratory birds could fill current data gaps and offer a more comprehensive image of global migratory patterns.” This combined approach can ensure future conservation efforts are better informed and more inclusive, ultimately contributing to the protection of all migratory bird species. 8. What’s the main issue with current migratory bird tracking? A. Heavily relying on large datasets. B. Ignoring short-distance migrations. C. Primarily tracking larger bird species. D. Focusing on migration in breeding seasons. 9. What is the researchers’ concern about conservation resources? A. Uneven allocation to certain species. B. Desperate shortage in popular routes. C. Rare accessibility to larger bird species. D. Irresponsible overuse in remote habitats. 10. How does Dr. Lewis suggest improving bird migration data? A. Limit resources to high-profile species. B. Launch new programs for endangered species. C. Enhance tracking methods for prominent bird species. D. Engage the public in observing underrepresented birds. 11. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Tracking Bird Migration Worldwide. B. Hidden Gaps in Migratory Bird Research. C. New Technologies for Wildlife Protection. D. Saving Endangered Birds Through Satellite Tags. 【答案】8. C 9. A 10. D 11. B 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了当前全球候鸟追踪研究的现状：尽管借助卫星技术已积累大量迁徙数据，但剑桥大学的研究指出该领域存在明显的数据缺口。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Our reliance on satellite tags has also led us to focus mainly on larger species that can carry the weight of the tracking devices, leaving smaller birds, which are often just as vulnerable, underrepresented in our data.(我们对卫星追踪标签的依赖，也使得研究重点大多集中在体型较大、能够承载追踪设备重量的物种身上；许多同样极易受生存威胁的小型鸟类，在现有研究数据中却鲜有记录。)”可知，当前追踪的核心问题是主要聚焦能承载追踪设备的大型鸟类，小型鸟类被忽视。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“this bias could lead to conservation resources being disproportionately allocated to certain species while neglecting others that may be equally at risk.(这种研究偏差可能导致保护资源被不成比例地分配给部分物种，而忽视其他同样面临生存威胁的物种。)”可知，研究团队担忧保护资源会不成比例地向部分物种倾斜，也就是分配不均。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Encouraging birdwatchers to report sightings of less common migratory birds could fill current data gaps(鼓励观鸟爱好者上报稀有候鸟的观测记录，能够填补目前的数据空白。)”可知，发动公众观测此前数据不足的鸟类是Lewis博士提出的核心改进建议之一。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第二段“However, despite the abundance of tracking data, a recent study from the University of Cambridge underscores that significant gaps in our understanding of many species still exist.(然而，尽管追踪数据十分丰富，但剑桥大学近期一项研究着重指出，人类对许多鸟类物种的认知仍存在巨大空白。)”可知，本文介绍了当前全球候鸟追踪研究的现状：尽管借助卫星技术已积累大量迁徙数据，但剑桥大学的研究指出该领域存在明显的数据缺口。因此“候鸟研究中隐藏的缺口”能概括文章主旨，适合作标题。 D Energy efficiency improvements, such as the widespread adoption of LED lighting, are widely promoted by policymakers as a primary strategy for reducing carbon emissions. However, a growing body of research indicates that a phenomenon known as the “rebound effect” could significantly weaken these efforts, potentially wiping out more than half of the expected energy savings and making global climate targets much harder to achieve. A research team led by Paul Brockway at the University of Leeds, UK, conducted a comprehensive review of existing literature on this topic. They analyzed 33 previous studies that modeled the impact of efficiency improvements. The team identified two main mechanisms: the direct rebound effect and the indirect rebound effect. The direct effect occurs when a consumer responds to increased efficiency by using more of the service — for example, driving further because a fuel-efficient car lowers the cost per mile. The indirect effect happens when money saved on energy is spent on other goods and services, which in turn require energy to produce and deliver. Despite the varied methodologies used in the original 33 studies, the results were remarkably consistent. The team concluded that, on average, the rebound effect negates approximately 63 percent of the anticipated energy savings. “We are not arguing that energy efficiency is ineffective,” clarifies Brockway. “Rather, the rebound effect needs to be taken more seriously in policy planning.” This concept echoes the Jevons paradox (悖论), named after economist William Stanley Jevons. In 1865, Jevons observed that technological improvements in coal efficiency led not to a reduction in coal consumption, but to an increase in overall demand as it became more economically affordable. If the rebound effect proves as substantial as this analysis suggests, future global energy demand will be higher than expected. This implies that the world will require far more renewable energy infrastructure and carbon-capture technology than currently planned. However, it doesn’t mean nothing can be done to limit the rebound effect. One potential solution is to intensify efforts: doubling down on energy efficiency to achieve the same net reduction in energy use. 12. Which best illustrates the indirect rebound effect? A. A driver buys a hybrid car and commutes longer distances. B. A company uses efficient machines to cut operational costs. C. A student saves on electricity and takes a cross-country flight. D. A family installs solar panels and sells extra power to the grid. 13. How did Paul Brockway’s team carry out their research? A. By interviewing economists. B. By analyzing former studies. C. By modeling the rebound effect. D. By debating about the Jevons paradox. 14. What would Paul Brockway probably agree with? A. Authorities should dismiss energy efficiency. B. Worldwide efforts to preserve energy are in vain. C. The rebound effect helps protect the environment. D. More attention should be paid to the rebound effect. 15. What’s the author’s attitude towards limiting the rebound effect? A. Positive. B. Pessimistic. C. Doubtful. D. Disapproving. 【答案】12. C 13. B 14. D 15. A 【解析】 【导语】文章讲述了回弹效应削弱节能政策的效果，呼吁政策重视该效应并找到解决办法。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“The indirect effect happens when money saved on energy is spent on other goods and services, which in turn require energy to produce and deliver.(间接效应是指节省下来的能源开支被用于购买其他商品与服务，而这些商品的生产和运输过程又会消耗能源。)”可知，学生省了电费省下的钱用来坐国内长途飞机，额外消费带来新的能源消耗最能体现间接回弹效应。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“A research team led by Paul Brockway at the University of Leeds, UK, conducted a comprehensive review of existing literature on this topic. They analyzed 33 previous studies that modeled the impact of efficiency improvements.(英国利兹大学保罗・布罗克韦尔带领的研究团队，对该课题已有的文献进行了全面梳理。他们分析了33项过往研究，这些研究都对能效提升带来的影响建立了模型。)”可知，保罗・布罗克韦尔的团队是通过分析以往的研究来开展这项研究的。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“Rather, the rebound effect needs to be taken more seriously in policy planning.(相反，在政策规划中，人们需要更加重视回弹效应。)”可知，保罗・布罗克韦尔可能会认同人们应当更加重视回弹效应这一观点。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“However, it doesn’t mean nothing can be done to limit the rebound effect. One potential solution is to intensify efforts: doubling down on energy efficiency to achieve the same net reduction in energy use.(然而，这并不意味着我们无法采取措施来抑制回弹效应。一个可行的办法是加大力度：进一步狠抓能效提升，从而实现同等规模的能源净削减。)”可知，对于管控回弹效应，作者持积极的态度。 第二节（共5小题, 每小题2. 5分, 共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。 Tips on Connecting With Your Family in the Car In our fast-paced world, quality time with family members is often the first thing we sacrifice. Due to last-minute work calls or running-late classes, Friday movie nights are canceled and Saturday outings are frequently postponed. ____16____ Both short school drives and long road trips can be transformed into valuable bonding experiences by being intentional. ·Remove digital distractions. Often, phones and tablets make every member stay in their own world. This creates a disconnected environment. ____17____ Use this time in the car to chat, observe the scenery, or simply enjoy shared silence, fostering an atmosphere where everyone can get fully involved. ·Start gentle and interesting conversations. ____18____ As a result, communication breaks down. Choosing light and positive topics like favorite things, funny stories or simple wishes is the key to keeping conversations flowing. Use open-ended questions like “Where would you choose if you could go anywhere?”. This encourages everyone to share more about their inner worlds. ____19____ Car rides need not be just about getting from A to B. They’re also a chance to share practical knowledge. When passing a gas station, talk to teens about budgeting. Upon spotting a road sign, explain to younger kids its meaning. Small exchanges spark curiosity and build practical wisdom for everyone. ·Create musical experiences. Road trips can be a painfully long stretch in the car. That’s where the magic of music — a powerful emotional connector — comes in. Allow each member to add a few of their favorite songs and create a family playlist together. During the trip, sing along to familiar tunes, or have silly family karaoke sessions. ____20____ Follow these tips and turn our next car trip into a lasting warm memory. A. Make good use of road signs. B. Turn long transportation into mini education. C. But what if we fully share the moments inside the car? D. Why not encourage everyone to put away all screens? E. These shared melodies help track your family’s highlights. F. Even Sunday trips are turned into family bonding occasions. G. Exchanges often fade or turn tense with grades and criticism. 【答案】16. C 17. D 18. G 19. B 20. E 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了在快节奏生活中，人们缺少高质量的家庭相处时间，并给出四条实用建议，指导人们利用乘车出行的碎片化时光增进家人之间的沟通与情感联结。 【16题详解】 根据前文“Due to last-minute work calls or running-late classes, Friday movie nights are canceled and Saturday outings are frequently postponed.(由于临时工作电话或延迟结束的课程，周五电影之夜被取消，周六外出活动也常常被推迟。)” 以及后文“Both short school drives and long road trips can be transformed into valuable bonding experiences by being intentional.(无论是短途上学路程还是长途自驾游，用心经营都能变成珍贵的家庭相处时光。)” 可知，空前讲述家庭聚会不断被搁置，空后提出车内时光可以增进亲情；空处需要转折设问，引出车内相处的新方式。选项C“But what if we fully share the moments inside the car?(但如果我们好好共享车内时光会怎样呢？)”衔接前后文意。 【17题详解】 根据前文“Often, phones and tablets make every member stay in their own world. This creates a disconnected environment.(手机和平板常常让每个家人沉浸在自己的世界里，造成彼此疏远。)”以及后文“Use this time in the car to chat, observe the scenery, or simply enjoy shared silence, fostering an atmosphere where everyone can get fully involved.(利用车内时间聊天、欣赏风景或是安静相伴，营造一种人人都能充分参与的氛围。)”可知，本段核心是远离电子设备，专注陪伴家人。选项D“Why not encourage everyone to put away all screens?(为什么不鼓励大家收起所有电子屏幕呢？)”贴合本段去除数字干扰的主题。 【18题详解】 根据后文“As a result, communication breaks down.(最终，沟通走向破裂。)”可知，空处应填入会破坏家庭谈话氛围的负面交流方式。选项G“Exchanges often fade or turn tense with grades and criticism.(谈论成绩、加以指责，往往会让交流变淡或变得紧张。)”可以引出后文沟通不畅的结果。 【19题详解】 根据后文“They’re also a chance to share practical knowledge.(乘车也是分享实用知识的好机会。)”以及本段举例讲解油价、路标含义等内容可知，本段主要讲述利用路途时光开展简易科普与知识教育。选项B“Turn long transportation into mini education.(把漫长的路途变成小型教育课堂。)”为本段中心句，总领下文。 【20题详解】 根据前文“Allow each member to add a few of their favorite songs and create a family playlist together. During the trip, sing along to familiar tunes, or have silly family karaoke sessions.(让每位成员添加几首自己喜欢的歌曲，共同创建一份家庭歌单。旅途途中，跟着熟悉的旋律一同歌唱，或是来一场轻松欢乐的家庭卡拉OK小派对。)”可知，本段围绕音乐营造家庭氛围展开。选项E“These shared melodies help track your family’s highlights.(这些共同聆听的旋律，能够留存家庭美好回忆。)”承接音乐带来的情感价值。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 On a chilly Seattle afternoon, 68-year-old Margaret Hayes eagerly hurries to the community library. She isn’t there to read, but to ____21____ TechBridge — monthly lectures where seniors learn digital skills from teenagers. Margaret, who spent months recovering from a severe stroke, ____22____ needs mental stimulation. However, without basic tech knowledge, she lacks the ____23____ to navigate the internet on her own. “I was terrified to click on things. What if I ____24____?” she recalls. Through the program, she has learned to use voice-to-text software — a “new tool” helping her feel less ____25____. The program ____26____ a growing digital divide. While 95% of Americans aged 18-50 use smartphones daily, 85% of those over 75 rarely go online. Many seniors ____27____ with simple tasks like video-calling family or booking medical appointments. As the center director points out, “For the elderly, going digital actually ____28____ them out of modern society.” The benefits extend both ways. Teen volunteers gain patience and ____29____ into a pre-digital world. “Talking to them is like opening a history book,” says 17-year-old volunteer Liam Chen. The ____30____ inspires him to design more ____31____ technology for older users. For participants like Margaret, the workshops ____32____ more than practical skills. They not only learn to navigate the digital world but also build meaningful ____33____ with younger generations. This simple yet powerful bridge across the technological gap ____34____ as a reminder that genuine connection depends on patience, understanding, and a mutual ____35____ to learn from one another — using the skills that truly matter to bring their worlds together. 21. A. cancel B. attend C. finance D. organize 22. A. originally B. frequently C. desperately D. temporarily 23. A. curiosity B. prejudice C. judgment D. confidence 24. A. messed up B. shut up C. gave up D. hurried up 25. A. disturbed B. disconnected C. embarrassed D. motivated 26. A. bridges B. accelerates C. creates D. ignores 27. A. communicate B. volunteer C. struggle D. attempt 28. A. shows B. picks C. crosses D. leaves 29. A. investigations B. insights C. admission D. entrance 30. A. experience B. ambition C. atmosphere D. experiment 31. A. enjoyable B. acceptable C. favorable D. accessible 32. A. receive B. own C. offer D. gain 33. A. schedules B. connections C. impressions D. reactions 34. A. doubles B. qualifies C. serves D. promises 35. A. consideration B. authority C. option D. willingness 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. A 31. D 32. C 33. B 34. C 35. D 【解析】 【导语】文章围绕西雅图社区图书馆的TechBridge代际数字技能学习项目展开，讲述了老年群体在青少年志愿者的帮助下跨越数字鸿沟的暖心实践，同时点明该项目实现了双向受益：老年人融入数字生活，青少年也获得了对前数字时代的理解，最终搭建起代际之间真诚联结的桥梁。 【21题详解】 考查动词。句意：她不是来读书的，而是来参加TechBridge项目——这是每月举办一次的讲座，老年人可以向青少年学习数字技能。A. cancel取消；B. attend参加；C. finance资助；D. organize组织。根据下文“Through the program, she has learned to use voice-to-text software”Margaret作为老年学员学习数字技能的情节，她是来参与这个学习项目的。 【22题详解】 考查副词。句意：Margaret曾因严重中风休养了数月，极度需要脑力活动来刺激恢复。A. originally最初；B. frequently频繁地；C. desperately极度地；D. temporarily暂时地。根据上文“who spent months recovering from a severe stroke”可知，中风康复阶段，她对能锻炼脑力的活动有着极度的需求。 【23题详解】 考查名词。句意：然而，由于缺乏基础的科技知识，她没有独自上网的信心。A. curiosity好奇心；B. prejudice偏见；C. judgment判断力；D. confidence信心。根据下文“I was terrified to click on things.”可知，她之前不敢随便点击屏幕，说明她对操作互联网这件事充满不安，没有信心。 【24题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：“我之前特别害怕点错东西，万一我搞砸了怎么办？”她回忆道。A. messed up搞砸、弄乱；B. shut up闭嘴；C. gave up放弃；D. hurried up快点。根据上文“However, without basic tech knowledge”可知，老年初学者刚接触电子设备时，最担心的就是误操作把设备弄出问题。 【25题详解】 考查形容词。句意：通过这个项目，她学会了使用语音转文字软件——这个新工具让她不再感觉和数字世界脱节。A. disturbed被打扰的；B. disconnected脱节的、失联的；C. embarrassed尴尬的；D. motivated有动力的。根据上文“she has learned to use voice-to-text software”可知，学会数字工具后，她不再被互联网时代排除在外，和外界的数字联结重新建立起来。 【26题详解】 考查动词。句意：这个项目搭建起桥梁，弥合了日益扩大的数字鸿沟。A. bridges弥合、架桥；B. accelerates加速；C. creates创造；D. ignores忽视。根据下文“a growing digital divide”可知，项目的核心作用就是弥合老年群体和数字时代之间的差距。 【27题详解】 考查动词。句意：很多老年人连视频通话联系家人、预约问诊这类简单任务都做得十分吃力。A. communicate沟通；B. volunteer志愿；C. struggle艰难挣扎；D. attempt尝试。根据上文“85% of those over 75 rarely go online”可知，85%的75岁以上老人很少上网，说明这类基础数字操作对他们来说难度很高。 【28题详解】 考查动词。句意：正如中心主任指出的那样：“对老年人来说，数字化反而把他们排除在现代社会之外。”A. shows展示；B. picks 挑选；C. crosses穿过；D. leaves使处于某种境地。根据上文“a “new tool” helping her feel less ________.”可知，此处指被现代社会排除在外。leave sb. out of是固定搭配，意为“把某人排除在外”。 【29题详解】 考查名词。句意：青少年志愿者变得更有耐心，也对前数字时代有了深入的了解。A. investigations调查；B. insights洞察、深入了解；C. admission承认；D. entrance入口。根据上文“The benefits extend both ways”可知，和老年人交流的过程，让年轻人得以窥见没有互联网的年代的生活样貌，获得了书本之外的深刻认知。 【30题详解】 考查名词。句意：这段经历激励他设计出更方便老年用户使用的、无障碍的科技产品。A. experience经历；B. ambition野心；C. atmosphere氛围；D. experiment实验。根据上文““Talking to them is like opening a history book,” says 17-year-old volunteer Liam Chen.”可知，这里指代Liam作为志愿者和老年人相处、教他们用数字设备的整个过程。 【31题详解】 考查形容词。句意：这段经历激励他设计出更方便老年用户使用的、无障碍的科技产品。A. enjoyable愉快的；B. acceptable可接受的；C. favorable有利的；D. accessible易使用的、无障碍的。针对老年人的产品核心要求就是操作门槛低、容易上手，accessible专门用来描述对特殊群体友好、便于使用的设计。 【32题详解】 考查动词。句意：对Margaret这样的参与者来说，这些工作坊带来的远不止实用技能。A. receive接收；B. own拥有；C. offer提供、带来；D. gain获得。根据下文“They not only learn to navigate the digital world but also build meaningful ________ with younger generations”可知，项目能给参与者提供超出技能之外的价值。 【33题详解】 考查名词。句意：他们不仅学会了畅游数字世界，还和年轻一代建立起了有意义的联结。A. schedules日程；B. connections联结；C. impressions印象；D. reactions反应。根据上文“This simple yet powerful bridge across the technological gap ”可知，项目打破了代际之间的陌生感，让老年人和青少年之间建立起真诚的人际联系。 【34题详解】 考查动词。句意：这座简单却强大的桥梁跨越了技术鸿沟，提醒我们真正的连接需要耐心、理解以及彼此愿意相互学习——用真正重要的技能将各自的世界紧密相连。A. doubles翻倍；B. qualifies具备资格；C. serves起到作用；D. promises承诺。serve as是固定短语，意为“充当、作为”，符合语境中这个项目起到的示范和提醒作用。 【35题详解】 考查名词。句意：同上。A. consideration考虑；B. authority权威；C. option选择；D. willingness意愿。根据下文“to learn from one another”可知，代际之间的双向学习，核心是双方都有主动了解彼此的主观意愿。 第二节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 根据中文提示、首字母或者句意，用单词的正确形式填空。每空一词。 36. With a s________ (低落的) heart, he watched his friends drive away without him. (根据中英文提示单词拼写) 【答案】sinking##inking 【解析】 【详解】句意：他心情沉重沮丧，眼睁睁看着朋友们驱车离去，唯独没有带上他。根据汉语提示“低落的”和首字母可知，此处为形容词sinking，作定语，修饰名词heart。 37. By ________ (比较) with previous models, this smartphone has a longer battery life. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】comparison 【解析】 【详解】句意：与旧款机型相比，这款智能手机的续航时间更长。根据汉语提示“比较”可知，此处为名词comparison，作宾语，by comparison with为固定搭配，意为“与……相比较”。 38. They had received no news of him since his d________ (离开) from the island. (根据中英文提示单词拼写) 【答案】departure##eparture 【解析】 【详解】句意：自从他离开这座岛屿之后，他们就再也没有收到过他的消息。根据汉语提示“离开”和首字母可知，此处为名词departure，作since的宾语。 39. When visiting temples or churches, ________ a strict dress code may be required, we should dress appropriately. (用适当的词填空) 【答案】where 【解析】 【详解】句意：在参观寺庙或教堂时，这些场所往往有着严格的着装要求，我们应当衣着得体。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词temples or churches，指物，在定语从句中作地点状语，需用关系副词where引导。 40. C________ (确信) that the bridge was unsafe, the villagers refused to cross it. (根据中英文提示单词拼写) 【答案】Convinced##onvinced 【解析】 【详解】句意：村民们确信这座桥不安全，所以不肯过桥。根据汉语提示“确信”和首字母可知，此处为形容词convinced，作状语，位于句首，首字母需大写。 41. Due to a s________ (短缺) of resources, the school had to cancel its after-school programs. (根据中英文提示单词拼写) 【答案】shortage##hortage 【解析】 【详解】句意：由于资源短缺，这所学校不得不取消课外活动项目。根据汉语提示“短缺”和首字母可知，此处为名词shortage，不定冠词a修饰单数可数名词。 42. She ________ (惊慌失措) when she realized she had left her ID card at home right before the exam. （根据汉语提示单词拼写） 【答案】panicked 【解析】 【详解】句意：考试前她意识到自己把身份证落在家里时，顿时惊慌失措。根据汉语提示“惊慌失措”可知，应用动词panic作谓语，结合从句中realized可知，句子描述过去发生的动作，应用一般过去时，空处应用动词panic的过去式形式‌panicked‌。 43. In a classroom at the Confucius Institute, the American students carefully practiced ________ their teacher demonstrated in martial arts. (用适当的词填空) 【答案】what 【解析】 【详解】句意：在孔子学院的一间教室里，这些美国学生认真练习老师所演示的武术动作。空处引导宾语从句，从句缺少宾语，指物，需用连接代词what引导。 44. Barry abandoned a career in medicine in Paris to devote the rest of his life to his ________ (植物学的) studies. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】botanical 【解析】 【详解】句意：巴里放弃了在巴黎的行医事业，将余生投入到植物学研究当中。根据汉语提示“植物学的”可知，此处为形容词botanical，作定语，修饰名词studies。 45. The new AI can learn as ________ (动态地) as a human brain, constantly updating its knowledge base. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】dynamically 【解析】 【详解】句意：这款新型人工智能可以像人类大脑一样动态地学习，不断更新知识库。根据汉语提示“动态地”可知，此处为副词dynamically，作状语，修饰动词learn。 46. During the Gala, one striking moment was ________ the robots jumped with remarkable precision. (用适当的词填空) 【答案】when 【解析】 【详解】句意：晚会期间，一个精彩瞬间就是机器人精准跳跃的那一刻。空处引导表语从句，从句缺少时间状语，需用连接副词when引导。 47. E________ to diverse cultures can make you feel transported through time and space. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】Exposure##xposure 【解析】 【详解】句意：接触多元文化会让你产生穿越时空的感觉。根据句意“接触”和首字母提示可知，此处为名词exposure，作主语，位于句首，首字母需大写。 48. Her book has been highly ________ (有影响力的) in changing public opinion on environmental issues. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】influential 【解析】 【详解】句意：她的这本书在改变公众对环境问题的看法方面极具影响力。根据汉语提示“有影响力的”可知，空处应填形容词‌influential‌，作句子的表语。 49. Keeping food fresh beyond 18 months in space is hard, so growing vegetables is ________ vital importance for longer missions. (用适当的词填空) 【答案】of 【解析】 【详解】句意：在太空中将食物保鲜超过18个月十分困难，所以种植蔬菜对于长期任务至关重要。be of vital importance为固定搭配，意为“至关重要的”。 50. ________ for (考虑到) possible traffic jams, we set off for the party an hour earlier than necessary. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】Allowing 【解析】 【详解】句意：考虑到可能会堵车，我们比原定时间提前一小时动身去参加聚会。根据汉语提示“考虑到”可知，此处为动词短语allow for，we和allow for为逻辑主谓关系，需用现在分词形式作状语，位于句首，首字母需大写。 第四部分 书面表达（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 51. 假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Chris对中国历史很感兴趣，想读些中国历史类书籍，但是在通俗史书（popular history books）和学术史书（academic history books）之间纠结，不知道怎么选择。请你给他写封邮件，内容包括： 1. 你的推荐； 2. 推荐理由； 3. 阅读建议。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Chris, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】例文 Dear Chris, Glad to hear that you’re interested in Chinese history. Personally, I would recommend starting with popular history books. My reasons are as follows. First, they explain historical events and figures in a clear and accessible manner, making them ideal for beginners. Second, enriched with vivid stories and fascinating details, they can bring history to life and make reading more enjoyable. As for reading advice, you can start with books about major dynasties and influential historical figures to gain a general understanding of China’s past. Once you have built a solid foundation, you may move on to academic history books for deeper insights. Hope you enjoy your reading! Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】题目要求考生给英国朋友Chris写一封邮件，推荐中国历史类书籍，说明推荐理由并提出阅读建议。 【详解】1.词汇积累 高兴的：glad→delighted 解释：explain→account for 吸引人的：fascinating→appealing 令人愉快的：enjoyable→cheerful 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Second, enriched with vivid stories and fascinating details, they can bring history to life and make reading more enjoyable. 拓展句：Second, since they are enriched with vivid stories and fascinating details, they can bring history to life and make reading more enjoyable. 【点睛】[高分句型1]First, they explain historical events and figures in a clear and accessible manner, making them ideal for beginners.（运用了现在分词短语作状语） [高分句型2]Once you have built a solid foundation, you may move on to academic history books for deeper insights.（运用了once引导时间状语从句） 第二节（满分25分） 52. 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。 “Today’s the day! Dad.” Ethan burst out as he poured cereal (麦片) into a bowl, unable to contain his excitement. “I hope I don’t let Coach Schultz and the kids in the team down.” It was finally the inter-school match, and Ethan was going to be pitching (投球) for the first time in a real match. “Oh, you’ll do fine,” Dad comforted, “You’ve spent months running, pitching, and working on your mobility.” “Do you have time to feed the goats before you leave?” Dad asked. “Sure. I have fifteen minutes before Coach Schultz pick me up.” Ethan replied. “Sorry I have to leave before you.” Dad grabbed his car keys. Ethan wolfed down his cereal and headed out to the barn (畜棚). As he fed the goats, he tried to remember all the pitching tips Coach Schultz had given him. Then he spotted their young goat Zeke opening the gate! Ethan dashed over to stop him from escaping. It was too late. Knowing he couldn’t leave with Zeke on the loose, Ethan quickly figured out he’d need a bucket of cracked corn to attract the goat and a rope to catch him and lead him back. By that time, Zeke had disappeared into the trees in the far corner. A car rolled in and stopped. “Ready?” Coach Schultz asked. “I — I can’t go right now. I have to get our goat back into his barn,” Ethan yelled. “Can I help?” he asked. “You don’t have time. Warm-up starts soon.” Ethan replied. “Don’t worry — I’ll come back and help you after I get the kids settled!” Coach Schultz shouted over the engine. Ethan fought to swallow the tightness in his throat as he went to get the corn and the rope. Corn bucket in one hand and rope over his shoulder, Ethan ran toward the trees. But Zeke saw him and rushed off, getting farther and farther away. Exhausted from the run-around, Ethan collapsed down on the ground to catch his breath. He knew the team would be starting their warm-up by now. How he wished he could be there! 注意： 1．续写词数应为150个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Just then, a minibus stopped before Ethan. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “Thanks, but sorry this took so much of our warm-up time,” Ethan said guiltily. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version Just then, a minibus stopped before Ethan. Out of the minibus jumped Coach Schultz and the kids from the team. Ethan stared in shock, and then his face lit up — he hadn’t expected them to come. Coach Schultz dashed towards Ethan, knelt down and declared, “The whole team’s heard about your situation. They can’t wait to lend a hand. A team helps each other, right?” The kids split up: some shook corn buckets to attract Zeke, others blocked the woods. Soon, Zeke bounced over, and ultimately Ethan tied the rope tightly, relieved. “Thanks, but sorry this took so much of our warm-up time,” Ethan said guiltily. Patting him on the shoulder, the coach burst into laughter and uttered, “Chasing the goat is definitely a perfect way to warm-up — it has really fired everyone up! Besides, it is responsibility and cooperation that make a remarkable team.” The team cheered, applauding for themselves and hurried to the minibus with Zeke safely led back. As the bus drove off, Ethan smiled proudly and confidently. An unshakable inner voice told him that with this team, he could handle anything, even his very first pitch. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Ethan因找回走失的山羊耽误热身，球队教练和队友前来帮忙，让他感受到团队协作与责任的意义，重拾投球信心的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“就在这时，一辆面包车停在了Ethan面前。”以及第二段首句内容““谢谢大家，可是抱歉占用了这么多热身时间。”Ethan愧疚地说。”可知，第一段可描写教练和队友帮助Ethan一起找回山羊。 ②由第二段首句内容““谢谢大家，可是抱歉占用了这么多热身时间。”Ethan愧疚地说。”可知，第二段可描写Ethan非常感激队友的帮助，同时他也明白了有这样的队伍，什么都能克服。 2.续写线索：一辆面包车停在了Ethan面前，教练和队友出现在他面前——Ethan非常惊讶，所有人都来帮他——孩子们分头行动，终于找回了山羊——Ethan也舒了一口气，同时也很愧疚耽误了大家热身的时间——教练笑着说，追山羊正是最好的热身方式——Ethan非常感激他们，同时也为拥有这样的队友而感到自豪，充满信心 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①冲：dash/ rush ②突然笑起来：burst into laughter/ burst out laughing ③解决：handle/ deal with 情绪类 ①震惊：shock/ astonishment ②自豪地：proudly/ with pride 【点睛】【高分句型1】As the bus drove off, Ethan smiled proudly and confidently.（运用了as引导的状语从句） 【高分句型2】An unshakable inner voice told him that with this team, he could handle anything, even his very first pitch.（运用了that引导的宾语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $