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襄阳四中2026级高一卓越班期末学情调研 英语试题 考试时间：2026年7月3日8:40—10:20 时间：100分钟 分值：150分 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 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,并标在试卷的相应位置。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. How much should the man pay? A. £10. B. £20. C. £30. 2. What do we know about the man? A. He took interesting photos. B. He won three competitions. C. He has competition experience. 3. What did Rob do last night? A. He had a course. B. He played on stage. C. He watched a performance. 4. Where does the conversation most probably take place? A. At home. B. At a restaurant. C. At a supermarket. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A class. B. A report. C. A project. 第二节 （共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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、7题。 6. What does the woman ask the man to do? A. Pass the pepper. B. Cook some meat. C. Lay the table. 7. What will the woman get from the shelves? A. Soup bowls. B. Serving dishes. C. Wine glasses. 听第7段材料，回答8、9题。 8. What does the woman think of tomorrow’s mountain biking? A. Easy. B. challenging. C. Interesting. 9. What class will the man take tomorrow? A. Swimming. B. Basketball. C. Tennis. 听第8段材料，回答10至12题。 10. How does Julie describe the pain in her left knee? A. It has lessened. B. It comes and goes. C. It has gotten worse. 11. When did Julie first feel the pain? A. Three days ago. B. Three weeks ago. C. A month ago. 12. How did Julie manage the pain at first? A. She took medicine. B. She applied heat. C. She used ice. 听第9段材料，回答13至16题。 13. What does the woman think is good for the man about the flat? A. Its size. B. Its location. C. Its equipment. 14. What is the normal monthly rent for flats in that area? A. £400. B. £450. C. £650. 15. Who might Mr. Brown be? A. The house owner. B. The house agent. C. The present renter. 16. What is the man dissatisfied with about the flat? A. The rent. B. The environment. C. The transport. 听第10段材料，回答17至20题。 17. What is unnecessary during the event? A. Sports shoes. B. Jackets. C. Waterproof trousers. 18. What should the listeners do before cleaning? A. Pack their clothes. B. Collect equipment. C. Pick up drinks. 19. What are the listeners advised to do? A. Bring some plastic bags. B. Buy protective gloves. C. Take something to eat. 20. What can the listeners do right after the event? A. Have a picnic. B. Attend a party. C. Weigh the rubbish. 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3分，满分45分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Make 2022 your most adventurous year by signing up for one of these trips of a lifetime. Sai to Aldabra Atoll for an attractive journey, walk along the frontiers (边境) of Georgia, and explore different habitats of human and animals. These journeys in the faraway areas are unlike any trip you’ve ever taken before. Exodus Travels This once-in-a-lifetime journey visits Aldabra Atoll, one of the most faraway UNESCO World Heritage sites on the planet. Hidden away from the impact of humans. Aldabra has managed to maintain a population of 152,000 large tortoises (龟). This is the trip for those who are interested in wildlife. The clear waters of the Seychelles are home to 850 species of brightly colored fish that you’ll visit on snorkel and dive excursions (浮潜和潜水游览). Wild Frontiers Adventure Travel Wild Frontiers Adventure Travel’s Georgia Walking Tour shows the country’s wild side, with plenty of walks in the Svaneti Mountains mixed with cultural experiences like a visit to the faraway village of Adishi, home to just 12 families. Natural Habitat Adventures A nine-day adventure centered around Natural Habitat’s unique luxury (豪华的) base camp near the edge of the Greenland ice sheet. You’ll be in one of the world’s most faraway places (with a maximum of only 11 other travelers in your group), but still have the chance to use hot showers and well-prepared meals. You’ll spend your days exploring the nearby waters, meeting the local Inuit villagers and so on. Mountain Travel Sobek Together with expert guides, you’ll track gorillas (大猩猩) through Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, getting a rare chance to see these large creatures up close. You’ll also focus your search on another rare creature-the golden monkey. 1. Who will be most likely to choose Aldabra Atoll as a perfect destination? A. A UNESCO officer. B. An experienced walker. C. An active environmentalist. D. A devoted animal lover. 2. What can we learn about the Natural Habitat Adventures? A. Travelers will take a cold bath. B. Travelers have to make dinners alone. C. Travelers will enjoy water sports. D. Travelers need to prepare a horse. 3. What do these trips have in common? A. They are in faraway places. B. They provide wildlife visits. C. They feature various cultural activities. D. They offer stays with local families. 【答案】1. D 2. C 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。本文介绍了四个探险旅游景点的相关内容，吸引人们报名参加探险旅游。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Aldabra has managed to maintain a population of 152,000 large tortoises. This is the trip for those who are interested in wildlife. ”（亚达伯拉已经成功维持了152000只大型陆龟的数量。这是为那些对野生动物感兴趣的人准备的旅行。）可知，喜欢野生动物的人们最有可能选择Aldabra Atoll作为完美的目的地。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据题干中的 Natural Habitat Adventures可将答案定位至倒数第二段。根据倒数第二段中“You’ll spend your days exploring the nearby waters, meeting the local Inuit villagers and so on.”（你将在附近的水域探索，会见当地因纽特人村民等等。）可知，参加自然栖息地探险的旅行者可以享受水上运动。故选C。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“These journeys in the faraway areas are unlike any trip you’ve ever taken before.”（这些遥远地区的旅行不同于你以前的任何旅行。）可推知，这四个旅行路线共同的特点都是在遥远的地区。故选A。 B “Meet me in the conference room with the contracts and a cup of coffee,” my boss barked at me. “Ten minutes.” I didn’t respond. I stood still as if my shoes had been glued to the floor. I had no intention of taking a cup of anything to anyone, supervisor or not. I had seen with my own eyes what such behavior did to a woman. It happened to Mrs. Wilson next door. Old Mr. Wilson couldn’t put in his own false teeth without his wife’s assistance, let alone make himself lunch. It was a miserable union. I vowed by age eight that I would never live like her. I adopted the motto: Don’t help those who won’t help themselves. I rushed to the file room and pulled my phone. I explained to my father what had happened and asked his advice on what to do, only to be asked back. He must have forgotten the unwritten rule between us about not answering a question with a question. Fortunately, I came up with an idea that would have the best of both worlds. I took up the files and headed for the coffee pot. I took two cups and made two cups of coffee. Then I walked into the boss’ office with a cup of coffee in each hand. I handed my boss a cup of coffee and drank at the same time as him. “Let’s take a break,” partway through the meeting, my boss stood, saying. “I need more coffee.” I picked up my empty cup. “I do, too,” I said, and handed it to him across the table. “Thanks,” I added, looking at him expectantly. The boss was staggered for a moment, and then took the cup from me. When I finally left my boss’ office, I hid in the bathroom and called my dad. My father’s laughter on the phone made me feel even prouder. 4. Why does the author mention the Wilsons? A. To show how the couple grew old together. B. To picture what she will be like when she ages. C. To tell the story of the old couple. D. To explain her unwillingness to serve the coffee 5. What did the author mean by bringing two cups of coffee to meet the boss? A. She meant to share instead of serving B. She planned to have the boss serve her later. C. She intended to play a trick on her mean boss D. She wanted to save the trouble of doing it again 6. What does the underlined word “staggered” mean in the sixth paragraph? A. Annoyed. B. Shocked. C. Confused. D. Excited. 7. What can we learn about the author from the text? A. She figured out how to show respect for her superior. B. She found it practical to seek solutions from her father. C. She took a sensible approach to standing up for herself. D. She considered it significant to fight against men bravely. 【答案】4. D 5. A 6. B 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在不违背自己座右铭的前提下，完美地解决了老板要作者倒咖啡的事情。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段““Meet me in the conference room with the contracts and a cup of coffee,” my boss barked at me. “Ten minutes.” (“带着合同和一杯咖啡到会议室来见我，”我的老板对我吼道。“十分钟。”)”和第二段“I didn’t respond. I stood still as if my shoes had been glued to the floor. I had no intention of taking a cup of anything to anyone, supervisor or not. (我没有回应。我一动不动地站着，仿佛我的鞋子被粘在了地板上。我从没想过要给任何人倒一杯，不管是不是主管。)”、第三段“I had seen with my own eyes what such behavior did to a woman. It happened to Mrs. Wilson next door. Old Mr. Wilson couldn’t put in his own false teeth without his wife’s assistance, let alone make himself lunch. It was a miserable union. I vowed by age eight that I would never live like her. I adopted the motto: Don’t help those who won’t help themselves. (我亲眼看到了这种行为对一个女人的影响。这件事发生在隔壁的威尔逊太太身上。没有妻子的帮助，老威尔逊连自己的假牙都装不上，更别说给自己做午饭了。这是一个悲惨的结合。我八岁时就发誓，我永远不会像她那样生活。我的座右铭是：不要帮助那些不会帮助自己的人。)”可知，作者提到威尔逊夫妇是解释她不愿意倒咖啡的原因，因为她不想违背自己座右铭。故选D。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“I adopted the motto: Don’t help those who won’t help themselves. (我的座右铭是：不要帮助那些不会帮助自己的人。)”和第五段中的“Then I walked into the boss’ office with a cup of coffee in each hand. I handed my boss a cup of coffee and drank at the same time as him. ( 然后我走进老板的办公室，两只手各拿了一杯咖啡。我递给老板一杯咖啡，和他同时喝了起来)”可知，作者带两杯咖啡去见老板是表明她想分享而不是服务。故选A。 【6题详解】 词句猜测题。根据前文““I do, too,” I said, and handed it to him across the table. “Thanks,” I added, looking at him expectantly.(“我也是。”我说着，隔着桌子递给了他。“谢谢。”我补充道，期待地看着他。)”可知，老板没想到作者会让自己去倒咖啡，这使他很震惊。所以staggered意为“震惊的”。A. Annoyed生气的；B. Shocked震惊的；C. Confused困惑的；D. Excited兴奋的。故选B。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是根据第四段中“Fortunately, I came up with an idea that would have the best of both worlds. (幸运的是，我想出了一个两全其美的主意)”可知，文章讲述了作者在不违背自己座右铭的前提下，完美地解决了老板要作者倒咖啡的事情。作者用明智的方法来维护了自己的原则。故选C。 C Despite their bad reputation, sharks are significant to the ocean ecosystem and can even help fight climate change. In the shallows of Shark Bay, Western Australia, seagrass is food for the sea cows, which can eat roughly 40kg of seagrass a day. Sea cows are a rich source of food for tiger sharks. By keeping the sea cow population in control, tiger sharks help seagrass grow well. A flourishing seagrass meadow (草甸) stores twice as much CO2 per square mile as forests do on land. But tiger shark numbers are decreasing. Off Australia’s northeast coast, tiger sharks are estimated to have fallen by 71 percent. A reduction in tiger sharks means more seagrass consumed and less carbon stored. This raised the question: What if they were absent from the Shark Bay — would the seagrass-dominated ecosystem survive? To find out, researchers led by Rob Nowicki, spent time in Eastern Australia, where shark numbers were lower and sea cows ate seagrass largely undisturbed. “When uncontrolled, sea cows can quickly destroy wide areas of seagrass,” said Nowicki. “When the seagrass recovers, the seagrass community looks different, with more tropical species dominating than before.” Those findings highlighted the role that tiger sharks were playing in Shark Bay. If their populations continue to decline, the resilience (恢复能力) of carbon-rich ocean ecosystems will likely decrease. When it comes to increasing shark numbers, there have been movements toward more sustainable (可持续的) fishing, but a majority of the industry have not changed their methods, which is a reason why the population of many ocean predators (捕食者) declines. Apart from supporting sustainable fishing, Nowicki said the only way to truly protect ocean life is to reduce our global greenhouse gas emissions. “If we are going to preserve our ecosystems in the centuries to come, we need to solve climate change while protecting the species at the same time.” 8. Why are tiger sharks key to the ocean ecosystem? A. They feed on various sea animals. B. They can store large amounts of CO2. C. They can prevent the loss of seagrass. D. They affect the variety of oceanic species. 9. What did Rob Nowicki’s team want to find out in Eastern Australia? A. How sea cows destroy the seagrass community. B. How shark population influences the ocean ecosystem. C. What leads to the decreasing number of tiger sharks. D. What to do to recover the seagrass-dominated ecosystem. 10. What is the main reason for the decrease in tiger shark numbers in Australia? A. Climate change. B. Seagrass Loss. C. Habitat destruction. D. Unsustainable fishing. 11. What is important in protecting ocean life and ecosystems suggested by Nowicki? A. Banning oceanic fishing activities. B. Solving ocean pollution problems. C. Protecting oceanic top predators. D. Decreasing greenhouse gas release. 【答案】8. C 9. B 10. D 11. D 【解析】 【导语】文章介绍了虎鲨对海洋生态系统以及应对气候变化的重要作用，说明了虎鲨数量减少的原因，最后提出了保护海洋生态的相关建议。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“By keeping the sea cow population in control, tiger sharks help seagrass grow well. A flourishing seagrass meadow (草地) stores twice as much CO2 per square mile as forests do on land.(通过控制海牛的数量，虎鲨帮助海草良好生长。一片繁茂的海草草甸每平方英里储存的二氧化碳量，是陆地森林的两倍)”及第三段“A reduction in tiger sharks means more seagrass consumed and less carbon stored.(虎鲨数量减少意味着更多海草被消耗，储存的碳量减少)”可知，虎鲨能够避免海草被过度消耗，防止海草减少，因此对海洋生态系统至关重要。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“This raised the question: What if they were absent from the Shark Bay — would the seagrass-dominated ecosystem survive? (这引出了一个问题：如果鲨鱼湾没有虎鲨，海草主导的生态系统还能存活吗)”及第四段“To find out, researchers led by Rob Nowicki, spent time in Eastern Australia, where shark numbers were lower and sea cows ate seagrass largely undisturbed.(为了找到答案，由罗伯·诺维斯基带领的研究团队在澳大利亚东部开展研究，这里鲨鱼数量更少，海牛可以不受干扰地大量进食海草)”可知，研究团队想要弄清鲨鱼数量如何影响海洋生态系统。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第六段“When it comes to increasing shark numbers, there have been movements toward more sustainable (可持续的) fishing, but a majority of the industry have not changed their methods, which is a reason why the population of many ocean predators (捕食者) declines.(在提升鲨鱼数量方面，已经有推广可持续捕鱼的行动，但大多数渔业仍未改变他们的捕鱼方式，这是许多海洋捕食者数量下降的原因)”可知，澳大利亚虎鲨数量下降的主要原因是不可持续的捕鱼活动。 【11题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Apart from supporting sustainable fishing, Nowicki said the only way to truly protect ocean life is to reduce our global greenhouse gas emissions. ‘If we are going to preserve our ecosystems in the centuries to come, we need to solve climate change while protecting the species at the same time.’(诺维斯基表示，除了支持可持续捕捞外，真正保护海洋生物的唯一途径是减少全球温室气体排放。‘如果我们希望在未来数百年内保护好我们的生态系统，就必须在保护物种的同时解决气候变化问题’)”可知，诺维斯基认为减少温室气体排放对保护海洋生物和生态系统十分重要。 D A study from 2010 said that raising prices by 1% without losing sales can increase profits by 8.7% on average. Getting the prices right can be difficult. Set them too high and you lose customers; set them too low and you leave money on the table. To make more money, shopkeepers have been turning to price-optimization (优化) systems that predict how customers will respond to price changes. These systems are becoming cleverer thanks to advances in artificial intelligence (AI). While older systems used historical sales data to estimate (估计) price sensitivity for individual goods, the latest AI-powered systems can find relationships between multiple goods. These AI-powered systems use big data to estimate price sensitivity — how much demand increases as the price falls or how much demand decreases as the price goes up-for thousands of products. Price-sensitive (价格敏感的) goods can then be discounted and price-insensitive ones marked up. All this makes pricing systems “much more three-dimensional”, observes Chad Yoes, the pricing official at Walmart, a supermarket. In February, Starbucks, a chain of coffee shops, expressed pride in its use of AI to price products “on an ongoing basis”. US Foods, a food company, says its pricing system can promote sales and profits. Price-optimization may make prices change more. “Shopkeepers are pricing faster today than they ever have before,” says Matt Pavich of Revionics, a pricing-software firm. That is especially true in the fast-moving world of e-commerce. But even Walmart changes the prices of many items in its stores 2-4 times a year, says Mr Yoes. up from once or twice a few years ago. Sysco, a food company, says the AI-powered system allows it to lower prices on “key value items” and raise prices on other products. It can thus increase profits by expanding sales while maintaining profits. That keeps investors content and shoppers sweet. 12. What can be learned from the first paragraph? A. It is sometimes difficult to set the right prices. B. Getting the prices right can make you lose customers. C. Raising prices by 1% always leads to an 8.7% increase in profits. D. The study from 2010 suggests that you leave money on the table. 13. What is the advantage of AI-powered pricing systems over older systems? A. They are more price-sensitive. B. They make prices change more. C. They can predict price sensitivity for individual goods. D. They are able to identify links between various products. 14. According to the text, which of the following products will shopkeepers reduce the price of? A. Starbucks coffee. B. Price-insensitive goods. C. Walmart’s online goods. D. Sysco’s “key value items”. 15. What is the best title for the text? A. Apply AI to Set Prices B. Raise Prices to Increase Profits C. Reduce Prices to Promote Sales D. Use AI to Predict Customer Response 【答案】12. A 13. D 14. D 15. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章以几家企业为例介绍了他们是如何利用人工智能去为商品定价的。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Getting the prices right can be difficult. Set them too high and you lose customers; set them too low and you leave money on the table.(把价钱调对会很困难。把价格定得过高就会失去客户；把价格定得过低又没有收益)”可知，有时很难确定合适的价格。故选A项。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“While older systems used historical sales data to estimate (估计) price sensitivity for individual goods, the latest AI-powered systems can find relationships between multiple goods.(较老的系统会使用历史销售数据去估计单个商品的价值敏感度，而最新的人工智能系统可以找到多个商品之间的关系)”可知，人工智能定价系统相对于旧系统的优势在于，它们能够识别各种产品之间的联系。故选D项。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Sysco, a food company, says the AI-powered system allows it to lower prices on ‘key value items’ and raise prices on other products.(一家名为Sysco的食品公司认为人工智能系统会降低“关键价值产品”的价格并且提升其他产品的价格)”可知，店主会根据人工智能系统降低Sysco公司的关键价值产品的价格。故选D项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“Getting the prices right can be difficult. Set them too high and you lose customers; set them too low and you leave money on the table.(把价钱调对会很困难。把价格定得过高就会失去客户；把价格定得过低又没有收益)”及第二段中的“To make more money, shopkeepers have been turning to price-optimization (优化) systems that predict how customers will respond to price changes. These systems are becoming cleverer thanks to advances in artificial intelligence (AI).(为了赚更多的钱，店主们开始使用价格优化系统来预测顾客对价格变化的反应。由于人工智能的进步，这些系统正变得越来越聪明)”可知，文章主要介绍了人们如何利用人工智能去为商品定价。由此可知，A. Apply AI to Set Prices()适合作本文最佳标题。故选A项。 第二节（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 When raindrops fall to the ground in summer, a familiar scent always follows. Many people call this the “smell of rain”. However, rain is made up of odorless (无味的) water. So, where does this smell come from? ___16___ But it actually comes from wet soil. This special odor even has its own name: petrichor (潮土油), which comes from a pair of chemical reactions. The pleasant smell has long been an interest of scientists since Australian scientists first documented the formation of petrichor in 1964. According to scientists, some plants produce oils during dry periods. ___17___ Yet, it’s the second reaction that creates the most petrichor. It occurs when chemicals produced by bacteria in soil are released. ___18___ These bacteria break down and change into simple chemical compounds, providing nutrition for plants. Meanwhile the process also produces geosmin (土臭素), a compound with a distinct earthy aroma (香味). Lots of animals are sensitive to geosmin but human beings are extremely sensitive to it. When it rains after a long period of dryness, drops of water hit the ground. Geosmin is then released from the surfaces. ___19___ And it finally gives raindrops their familiar scent. If it rains heavily enough, geosmin will be spread downwind, warning others of coming rain. ___20___ And the next time someone mentions how much they love the smell of rain, you can prove your intelligence by explaining where that smell comes from. A. And when it rains, these oils are released into the air. B. The smell of petrichor is quite pleasant to the human nose. C. There are a group of microorganisms widely found in soils. D. Rain can refresh the soil specially when it rains heavily. E. Scientists found the distinctive smell doesn’t come from rain. F. The pleasant smell always comes into being with the flow of air. G. It is further spread around its surroundings with the aid of wind and rain. 【答案】16. E 17. A 18. C 19. G 20. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。在夏天，当雨滴落在地上时，一种熟悉的气味总是随之而来。许多人称之为“雨的味道”。然而，雨是由无味的水组成的。那么，这种气味是从哪里来的呢？文章给出了详细的解答。 【16题详解】 根据上文“However, rain is made up of odorless water. So, where does this smell come from? (然而，雨是由无味的水组成的。那么，这种气味是从哪里来的呢？)”及下文“But it actually comes from wet soil.(但它实际上来自潮湿的土壤)”可知，空格处内容为这种独特的气味并不来自雨。由此可知，E项Scientists found the distinctive smell doesn’t come from rain.(科学家们发现这种独特的气味并不是来自雨)能够承上启下，符合语境。故选E。 【17题详解】 根据上文“According to scientists, some plants produce oils during dry periods.(据科学家称，一些植物在干旱时期会分泌油脂)”可知，植物在干旱时期会分泌油脂。由此可知，A项And when it rains, these oils are released into the air.(下雨时，这些油被释放到空气中)和上文意思紧密联系，句中的these oils指的就是上文提到的油脂，是上文的语意递进，符合语境。故选A项。 【18题详解】 根据上文“It occurs when chemicals produced by bacteria in soil are released.(当土壤中的细菌产生的化学物质被释放出来时，就会发生这种情况)”及下文“These bacteria break down and change into simple chemical compounds, providing nutrition for plants.(这些细菌分解成简单的化合物，为植物提供营养)”可知，此处讲述的是土壤中的细菌。由此可知，C项There are a group of microorganisms widely found in soils.(有一组微生物广泛存在于土壤中)能够承上启下，符合语境。故选C项。 【19题详解】 根据上文“Geosmin is then released from the surfaces.(然后土臭素从表面释放出来)”及下文“And it finally gives raindrops their familiar scent.(它最终赋予了雨滴熟悉的气味)”可知，空格处内容为土臭素的进一步的传播。由此可知，G项It is further spread around its surroundings with the aid of wind and rain.(在风和雨的帮助下，它在周围进一步传播)能够承上启下，符合语境。故选G项。 【20题详解】 根据下文“And the next time someone mentions how much they love the smell of rain, you can prove your intelligence by explaining where that smell comes from.(下次有人提到他们有多喜欢雨的味道时，你可以通过解释气味的来源来证明你的智商)”可知，此处提到有人很喜欢雨的味道。由此可知，B项The smell of petrichor is quite pleasant to the human nose.(雨后的芳香对于人的鼻子闻起来是很舒服的)和下文内容意思一致，都是讲的对于雨的味道的喜爱，符合语境。故选B项。 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分20分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Once a year, I give my two children money. The only ___21___ is, they have to give it away. I give them each $100. They know it is a lot of money, so they are ___22___ how they use it. It is their job to find out who in our ___23___ is doing things that they feel good about, and then___24___ who will get the money, and why. Giving away money, even if it is only ten or twenty dollars, is a wonderful way to learn about the ___25___ work people are doing right in your own neighborhood. It makes us get out of our___26___ zone, ask around, talk to people we wouldn’t ___27___ talk to, and ask questions about what the problems are and what people are doing to make them better. Everyone ___28___. My kids learn about the community and the power of giving. And people in the community, who are often volunteering their own time and money, feel that their efforts are seen and ___29___ in some way. Last year, they both chose to give their money to a shelter for runaway ____30____. They visited a few places that ____31____ suggestions or instructions to young people, and felt this place was especially welcoming. When they handed the ____32____ to the director, who had no idea these children were “philanthropists (慈善家)”, everyone was in ____33____ how good the day turned out to be. This exercise may be ____34____ as often as possible. It cannot possibly fail. You do not need to____35____ holidays, and you don’t need children. You can do it yourself, on any day you like. 21. A. request B. question C. pity D. action 22. A. nervous B. excited C. careful D. curious 23. A. school B. world C. community D. family 24. A. record B. decide C. ask D. remember 25. A. physical B. daily C. hard D. positive 26. A. development B. time C. safety D. comfort 27. A. simply B. normally C. suddenly D. accidentally 28. A. gains B. laughs C. nods D. talks 29. A. impressed B. honored C. spared D. made 30. A. adults B. teammates C. teens D. workers 31. A. offered B. collected C. taught D. created 32. A. gift B. box C. list D. money 33. A. return B. person C. action D. surprise 34. A. spread B. repeated C. hosted D. seen 35. A. believe in B. wish for C. wait for D. set aside 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. C 24. B 25. D 26. D 27. B 28. A 29. B 30. C 31. A 32. D 33. D 34. B 35. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了一位母亲要求孩子们通过自己的走访，找到社区里做善行的人们，并把钱捐给他们及作者从中获得的感悟。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：唯一的要求是，他们必须把它捐出去。A. request要求；B. question问题；C. pity遗憾；D. action行为。根据后文“they have to give it away”可知，我要求孩子们把钱捐出去。故选A项。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他们知道这是一大笔钱，所以他们很小心地使用它。A. nervous紧张的；B. excited激动的；C. careful小心的；D. curious好奇的。根据前文“They know it is a lot of money”可知，孩子们知道这是很大一笔钱，所以他们非常谨慎。故选C项。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们的工作是找出我们社区中谁在做让他们感觉良好的事情，然后决定谁将得到这笔钱，以及为什么。A. school学校；B. world世界；C. community社区；D. family家庭。根据后文“to learn about the ___5___work people are doing right in your own neighborhood”及“people in the community”可知，孩子们要找出在我们社区做好事的人，把钱分给他们表达感谢。故选C项。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们的工作是找出我们社区中谁在做让他们感觉良好的事情，然后决定谁将得到这笔钱，以及为什么。A. record记录；B. decide决定；C. ask询问；D. remember记得。根据后文“who will get the money, and why”可知，孩子们必须决定把钱捐给哪些人。故选B项。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：给别人钱，即使只有10美元或20美元，是一个很好的方式来了解在你自己的社区里人们正在做的积极的工作。A. physical身体上的；B. daily日常的；C. hard困难的；D. positive积极的。根据前文“Giving away money, even if it is only ten or twenty dollars, is a wonderful way”可知，把钱赠予社区里做善事的人可以更好地了解他们做的事情的价值。故选D项。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：它让我们走出自己的舒适区，四处询问，与我们通常不会交谈的人交谈，并询问存在的问题以及人们正在做些什么来改善问题。A. development发展；B. time时间；C. safety安全；D. comfort舒适。根据后文“ask around, talk to people we wouldn’t ___7___talk to”可知，这样的方式有助于我们走出舒适区，去了解社区里其他的人和事。故选D项。 【27题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：它让我们走出自己的舒适区，四处询问，与我们通常不会交谈的人交谈，并询问存在的问题以及人们正在做些什么来改善问题。A. simply仅仅；B. normally通常；C. suddenly突然；D. accidentally偶然。根据前文“It makes us get out of our___6___ zone”可知，这样的方式有助于我们走出舒适区，去和那些平时和我们没有交集的人交流。故选B项。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：每个人都有所收获。A. gains获得；B. laughs大笑；C. nods点头；D. talks谈话。根据后文“My kids learn about the community and the power of giving”及“And people in the community, who are often volunteering their own time and money, feel that their efforts are seen”可知，无论孩子们还是社区的人们都有所收获。故选A项。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：社区里的人，他们经常自愿付出自己的时间和金钱，会觉得他们的努力在某种程度上被看到和尊重。A. impressed使印象深刻；B. honored尊重；C. spared匀出；D. made制作。根据前文“people in the community, who are often volunteering their own time and money, feel that their efforts are seen”可知，通过与这些人交流，他们会感到自己的付出获得了认可。故选B项。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：去年，他们俩都选择把钱捐给离家出走的青少年收容所。A. adults成年人；B. teammates队友；C. teens青少年；D. workers工人。根据后文“young people”可知，孩子们把钱捐给了青少年收容所。故选C项。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们参观了几个为年轻人提供建议或指导的地方，觉得这个地方特别受欢迎。A. offered提供；B. collected收集；C. taught教授；D. created创造。根据后文“suggestions or instructions to young people”可知，这些地方是为年轻人提供建议或指导的。故选A项。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当他们把钱交给主任时，主任根本不知道这些孩子是“慈善家”，每个人都惊讶地发现这一天竟然如此美好。A. gift礼物；B. box箱子；C. list清单；D. money金钱。根据前文“I give my two children money. The only ___1___ is, they have to give it away.”可知，我给了孩子们钱，他们把它捐了出去。故选D项。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当他们把钱交给主任时，主任根本不知道这些孩子是“慈善家”，每个人都惊讶地发现这一天竟然如此美好。A. return返回；B. person个人；C. action行动；D. surprise惊讶。根据前文“who had no idea”及“how good the day turned out to be”可知，孩子们的善行在不知不觉中照亮了大家，每个人都惊讶地发现善意的举动使生活更美好。故选D项。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这个实践可以尽可能多地重复。A. spread传播；B. repeated重复；C. hosted主办；D. seen看见。根据后文“as often as possible”可知，这样的事情多多益善，可以重复地去做。故选B项。 【35题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：你不需要等到假期，你也不需要孩子。A. believe in相信；B. wish for希望；C. wait for等待；D. set aside搁置。根据后文“You can do it yourself, on any day you like.”可知，自己可以在任何时间去做这样的事，不必等到假期才实行。故选C项。 第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 China’s Grand Canal(大运河) For centuries, the power of Chinese emperors rose and fell with ____36____(they) control of the Grand Canal. Today, this important waterway is shorter than it once was, ____37____ it is still the longest man-made river in the world and continues to play an important cultural and ____38____(economy) role in modern China. The original canal system began around the year 605, ____39____Emperor-Yang realized that-in order to feed his army--he needed a way to move food quickly from China’s southern rice -growing region to the country’s north. ____40____(complete) in 611, the canal grew more and more important throughout China over the next 500 years. In 1279, Kublai Khan began to repair and build new parts of the canal. This rebuilding work created a more direct north-south route to and from Beijing. Future ____41____(rule) then continued to expand and improve the canal. In addition to ____42____(move) rice around China, the Grand Canal was also an important cultural waterway. Ideas, regional foods, and cultural practices were transported from one part of China ____43____another along the county’s watery highway. Today, boats still carry tons of coal, food, and other goods to points between Hangzhou and Jining. In 2014, the historic Grand Canal was made a UNESCO World Heritage site.It ____44____(hope) that Grand Canal, one of the world’s great engineering accomplishments, will continue to link north and south China for centuries _____45_____(come). 【答案】36. their 37. but 38. economic 39. when 40. Completed 41. rulers 42. moving 43. to 44. is hoped 45. to come 【解析】 【分析】这是一篇说明文。短文介绍了中国大运河的历史和作用。 【36题详解】 考查代词。句意：几个世纪以来，中国皇帝的权力随着他们对大运河的控制而起起落落。形容词性物主代词修饰名词control。故填their。 【37题详解】 考查连词。句意：今天，这条重要的水道比以前短了，但它仍然是世界上最长的人工河流，在现代中国继续发挥着重要的文化和经济作用。根据句意可知，前后为转折关系。故填but。 【38题详解】 考查形容词。句意：今天，这条重要的水道比以前短了，但它仍然是世界上最长的人工河流，在现代中国继续发挥着重要的文化和经济作用。形容词economic修饰名词role。故填economic。 【39题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：最初的运河系统始于605年左右，当时隋炀帝意识到，为了养活他的军队，他需要一种方法将粮食从中国南部的水稻种植区快速运到中国北部。the year 605为先行词，在定语从句中作时间状语。 故填when。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这条运河于611年完工，在接下来的500年里，运河在中国变得越来越重要。the canal与complete在逻辑上是被动关系，所以空处为过去分词作状语。 置于句首，首字母大写。故填Completed。 【41题详解】 考查名词。句意：后来的统治者继续扩建和改善运河。根据句意可知，表示统治者用“ ruler”，为可数名词，无不定冠词修饰，所以用复数形式。故填rulers。 【42题详解】 考查动名词。句意：除了在中国各地运输大米外，大运河也是一条重要的文化水道。to为介词后接动名词作宾语。故填moving。 【43题详解】 考查介词。句意：观念、地方食物和文化习俗沿着县里的水上公路从中国的一个地方传到另一个地方。from...to...“从……到……”为固定短语。故填to。 【44题详解】 考查时态语态。句意：人们希望，作为世界上最伟大的工程成就之一的大运河在未来几个世纪里继续连接中国的南北。it is hoped that“人们希望”为主语从句，it做形式主语。故填is hoped。 【45题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：人们希望，作为世界上最伟大的工程成就之一的大运河在未来几个世纪里继续连接中国的南北。根据句意，表示“未来几个世纪 ”，用动词不定式作后置定语，表示将要。故填to come。 第四部分 写作（满分15分） 46. 你校英文报“Sports Stories”栏目征文。请你以“Great Moments in the Sports Meet”为题，写一篇短文，记录上周你校举行的运动会，内容包括： 1.运动会概况； 2.难忘的瞬间； 3.你的感想。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3.文中不能出现真实姓名与学校。 Great Moments in the Sports Meet ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 Great Moments in the Sports Meet Last Friday and Saturday, our school held its annual sports meet on the playground. It was a huge success, with students participating in various sports, including running, high jump, and long jump. One unforgettable moment was the 4×100m relay race when our class broke the school record. The cheers from the crowd were overwhelming. Despite losing last year, the team’s hard work and dedication this year paid off, demonstrating the true spirit of teamwork. Overall, the sports meet was a reminder that sports are not just about winning or losing, but about teamwork, perseverance, and respect. It was inspiring to see everyone come together and celebrate the joy of sports. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以“Great Moments in the Sports Meet”为题，写一篇短文，记录上周你校举行的运动会的相关情况、难忘的瞬间和你的感想。 【详解】1.词汇积累 参加：participate in → take part in 各种各样的：various → varieties of 令人难忘的：unforgettable → memorable 总的说来：overall → on the whole 2.句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：It was a huge success, with students participating in various sports, including running, high jump, and long jump. 拓展句：It was a huge success, with students participating in various sports, which included running, high jump, and long jump. 【点睛】[高分句型1] Despite losing last year, the team’s hard work and dedication this year paid off, demonstrating the true spirit of teamwork. (运用了动名词作宾语和现在分词作状语) [高分句型2] Overall, the sports meet was a reminder that sports are not just about winning or losing, but about teamwork, perseverance, and respect. (运用了that引导的同位语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 襄阳四中2026级高一卓越班期末学情调研 英语试题 考试时间：2026年7月3日8:40—10:20 时间：100分钟 分值：150分 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 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,并标在试卷的相应位置。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. How much should the man pay? A. £10. B. £20. C. £30. 2. What do we know about the man? A. He took interesting photos. B. He won three competitions. C. He has competition experience. 3. What did Rob do last night? A. He had a course. B. He played on stage. C. He watched a performance. 4. Where does the conversation most probably take place? A. At home. B. At a restaurant. C. At a supermarket. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A class. B. A report. C. A project. 第二节 （共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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、7题。 6. What does the woman ask the man to do? A. Pass the pepper. B. Cook some meat. C. Lay the table. 7. What will the woman get from the shelves? A. Soup bowls. B. Serving dishes. C. Wine glasses. 听第7段材料，回答8、9题。 8. What does the woman think of tomorrow’s mountain biking? A. Easy. B. challenging. C. Interesting. 9. What class will the man take tomorrow? A. Swimming. B. Basketball. C. Tennis. 听第8段材料，回答10至12题。 10. How does Julie describe the pain in her left knee? A. It has lessened. B. It comes and goes. C. It has gotten worse. 11. When did Julie first feel the pain? A. Three days ago. B. Three weeks ago. C. A month ago. 12. How did Julie manage the pain at first? A. She took medicine. B. She applied heat. C. She used ice. 听第9段材料，回答13至16题。 13. What does the woman think is good for the man about the flat? A. Its size. B. Its location. C. Its equipment. 14. What is the normal monthly rent for flats in that area? A. £400. B. £450. C. £650. 15. Who might Mr. Brown be? A. The house owner. B. The house agent. C. The present renter. 16. What is the man dissatisfied with about the flat? A. The rent. B. The environment. C. The transport. 听第10段材料，回答17至20题。 17. What is unnecessary during the event? A. Sports shoes. B. Jackets. C. Waterproof trousers. 18. What should the listeners do before cleaning? A. Pack their clothes. B. Collect equipment. C. Pick up drinks. 19. What are the listeners advised to do? A. Bring some plastic bags. B. Buy protective gloves. C. Take something to eat. 20. What can the listeners do right after the event? A. Have a picnic. B. Attend a party. C. Weigh the rubbish. 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3分，满分45分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Make 2022 your most adventurous year by signing up for one of these trips of a lifetime. Sai to Aldabra Atoll for an attractive journey, walk along the frontiers (边境) of Georgia, and explore different habitats of human and animals. These journeys in the faraway areas are unlike any trip you’ve ever taken before. Exodus Travels This once-in-a-lifetime journey visits Aldabra Atoll, one of the most faraway UNESCO World Heritage sites on the planet. Hidden away from the impact of humans. Aldabra has managed to maintain a population of 152,000 large tortoises (龟). This is the trip for those who are interested in wildlife. The clear waters of the Seychelles are home to 850 species of brightly colored fish that you’ll visit on snorkel and dive excursions (浮潜和潜水游览). Wild Frontiers Adventure Travel Wild Frontiers Adventure Travel’s Georgia Walking Tour shows the country’s wild side, with plenty of walks in the Svaneti Mountains mixed with cultural experiences like a visit to the faraway village of Adishi, home to just 12 families. Natural Habitat Adventures A nine-day adventure centered around Natural Habitat’s unique luxury (豪华的) base camp near the edge of the Greenland ice sheet. You’ll be in one of the world’s most faraway places (with a maximum of only 11 other travelers in your group), but still have the chance to use hot showers and well-prepared meals. You’ll spend your days exploring the nearby waters, meeting the local Inuit villagers and so on. Mountain Travel Sobek Together with expert guides, you’ll track gorillas (大猩猩) through Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, getting a rare chance to see these large creatures up close. You’ll also focus your search on another rare creature-the golden monkey. 1. Who will be most likely to choose Aldabra Atoll as a perfect destination? A. A UNESCO officer. B. An experienced walker. C. An active environmentalist. D. A devoted animal lover. 2. What can we learn about the Natural Habitat Adventures? A. Travelers will take a cold bath. B. Travelers have to make dinners alone. C. Travelers will enjoy water sports. D. Travelers need to prepare a horse. 3. What do these trips have in common? A. They are in faraway places. B. They provide wildlife visits. C. They feature various cultural activities. D. They offer stays with local families. B “Meet me in the conference room with the contracts and a cup of coffee,” my boss barked at me. “Ten minutes.” I didn’t respond. I stood still as if my shoes had been glued to the floor. I had no intention of taking a cup of anything to anyone, supervisor or not. I had seen with my own eyes what such behavior did to a woman. It happened to Mrs. Wilson next door. Old Mr. Wilson couldn’t put in his own false teeth without his wife’s assistance, let alone make himself lunch. It was a miserable union. I vowed by age eight that I would never live like her. I adopted the motto: Don’t help those who won’t help themselves. I rushed to the file room and pulled my phone. I explained to my father what had happened and asked his advice on what to do, only to be asked back. He must have forgotten the unwritten rule between us about not answering a question with a question. Fortunately, I came up with an idea that would have the best of both worlds. I took up the files and headed for the coffee pot. I took two cups and made two cups of coffee. Then I walked into the boss’ office with a cup of coffee in each hand. I handed my boss a cup of coffee and drank at the same time as him. “Let’s take a break,” partway through the meeting, my boss stood, saying. “I need more coffee.” I picked up my empty cup. “I do, too,” I said, and handed it to him across the table. “Thanks,” I added, looking at him expectantly. The boss was staggered for a moment, and then took the cup from me. When I finally left my boss’ office, I hid in the bathroom and called my dad. My father’s laughter on the phone made me feel even prouder. 4. Why does the author mention the Wilsons? A. To show how the couple grew old together. B. To picture what she will be like when she ages. C. To tell the story of the old couple. D. To explain her unwillingness to serve the coffee 5. What did the author mean by bringing two cups of coffee to meet the boss? A. She meant to share instead of serving B. She planned to have the boss serve her later. C. She intended to play a trick on her mean boss D. She wanted to save the trouble of doing it again 6. What does the underlined word “staggered” mean in the sixth paragraph? A. Annoyed. B. Shocked. C. Confused. D. Excited. 7. What can we learn about the author from the text? A. She figured out how to show respect for her superior. B. She found it practical to seek solutions from her father. C. She took a sensible approach to standing up for herself. D. She considered it significant to fight against men bravely. C Despite their bad reputation, sharks are significant to the ocean ecosystem and can even help fight climate change. In the shallows of Shark Bay, Western Australia, seagrass is food for the sea cows, which can eat roughly 40kg of seagrass a day. Sea cows are a rich source of food for tiger sharks. By keeping the sea cow population in control, tiger sharks help seagrass grow well. A flourishing seagrass meadow (草甸) stores twice as much CO2 per square mile as forests do on land. But tiger shark numbers are decreasing. Off Australia’s northeast coast, tiger sharks are estimated to have fallen by 71 percent. A reduction in tiger sharks means more seagrass consumed and less carbon stored. This raised the question: What if they were absent from the Shark Bay — would the seagrass-dominated ecosystem survive? To find out, researchers led by Rob Nowicki, spent time in Eastern Australia, where shark numbers were lower and sea cows ate seagrass largely undisturbed. “When uncontrolled, sea cows can quickly destroy wide areas of seagrass,” said Nowicki. “When the seagrass recovers, the seagrass community looks different, with more tropical species dominating than before.” Those findings highlighted the role that tiger sharks were playing in Shark Bay. If their populations continue to decline, the resilience (恢复能力) of carbon-rich ocean ecosystems will likely decrease. When it comes to increasing shark numbers, there have been movements toward more sustainable (可持续的) fishing, but a majority of the industry have not changed their methods, which is a reason why the population of many ocean predators (捕食者) declines. Apart from supporting sustainable fishing, Nowicki said the only way to truly protect ocean life is to reduce our global greenhouse gas emissions. “If we are going to preserve our ecosystems in the centuries to come, we need to solve climate change while protecting the species at the same time.” 8. Why are tiger sharks key to the ocean ecosystem? A. They feed on various sea animals. B. They can store large amounts of CO2. C. They can prevent the loss of seagrass. D. They affect the variety of oceanic species. 9. What did Rob Nowicki’s team want to find out in Eastern Australia? A. How sea cows destroy the seagrass community. B. How shark population influences the ocean ecosystem. C. What leads to the decreasing number of tiger sharks. D. What to do to recover the seagrass-dominated ecosystem. 10. What is the main reason for the decrease in tiger shark numbers in Australia? A. Climate change. B. Seagrass Loss. C. Habitat destruction. D. Unsustainable fishing. 11. What is important in protecting ocean life and ecosystems suggested by Nowicki? A. Banning oceanic fishing activities. B. Solving ocean pollution problems. C. Protecting oceanic top predators. D. Decreasing greenhouse gas release. D A study from 2010 said that raising prices by 1% without losing sales can increase profits by 8.7% on average. Getting the prices right can be difficult. Set them too high and you lose customers; set them too low and you leave money on the table. To make more money, shopkeepers have been turning to price-optimization (优化) systems that predict how customers will respond to price changes. These systems are becoming cleverer thanks to advances in artificial intelligence (AI). While older systems used historical sales data to estimate (估计) price sensitivity for individual goods, the latest AI-powered systems can find relationships between multiple goods. These AI-powered systems use big data to estimate price sensitivity — how much demand increases as the price falls or how much demand decreases as the price goes up-for thousands of products. Price-sensitive (价格敏感的) goods can then be discounted and price-insensitive ones marked up. All this makes pricing systems “much more three-dimensional”, observes Chad Yoes, the pricing official at Walmart, a supermarket. In February, Starbucks, a chain of coffee shops, expressed pride in its use of AI to price products “on an ongoing basis”. US Foods, a food company, says its pricing system can promote sales and profits. Price-optimization may make prices change more. “Shopkeepers are pricing faster today than they ever have before,” says Matt Pavich of Revionics, a pricing-software firm. That is especially true in the fast-moving world of e-commerce. But even Walmart changes the prices of many items in its stores 2-4 times a year, says Mr Yoes. up from once or twice a few years ago. Sysco, a food company, says the AI-powered system allows it to lower prices on “key value items” and raise prices on other products. It can thus increase profits by expanding sales while maintaining profits. That keeps investors content and shoppers sweet. 12. What can be learned from the first paragraph? A. It is sometimes difficult to set the right prices. B. Getting the prices right can make you lose customers. C. Raising prices by 1% always leads to an 8.7% increase in profits. D. The study from 2010 suggests that you leave money on the table. 13. What is the advantage of AI-powered pricing systems over older systems? A. They are more price-sensitive. B. They make prices change more. C. They can predict price sensitivity for individual goods. D. They are able to identify links between various products. 14. According to the text, which of the following products will shopkeepers reduce the price of? A. Starbucks coffee. B. Price-insensitive goods. C. Walmart’s online goods. D. Sysco’s “key value items”. 15. What is the best title for the text? A. Apply AI to Set Prices B. Raise Prices to Increase Profits C. Reduce Prices to Promote Sales D. Use AI to Predict Customer Response 第二节（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 When raindrops fall to the ground in summer, a familiar scent always follows. Many people call this the “smell of rain”. However, rain is made up of odorless (无味的) water. So, where does this smell come from? ___16___ But it actually comes from wet soil. This special odor even has its own name: petrichor (潮土油), which comes from a pair of chemical reactions. The pleasant smell has long been an interest of scientists since Australian scientists first documented the formation of petrichor in 1964. According to scientists, some plants produce oils during dry periods. ___17___ Yet, it’s the second reaction that creates the most petrichor. It occurs when chemicals produced by bacteria in soil are released. ___18___ These bacteria break down and change into simple chemical compounds, providing nutrition for plants. Meanwhile the process also produces geosmin (土臭素), a compound with a distinct earthy aroma (香味). Lots of animals are sensitive to geosmin but human beings are extremely sensitive to it. When it rains after a long period of dryness, drops of water hit the ground. Geosmin is then released from the surfaces. ___19___ And it finally gives raindrops their familiar scent. If it rains heavily enough, geosmin will be spread downwind, warning others of coming rain. ___20___ And the next time someone mentions how much they love the smell of rain, you can prove your intelligence by explaining where that smell comes from. A. And when it rains, these oils are released into the air. B. The smell of petrichor is quite pleasant to the human nose. C. There are a group of microorganisms widely found in soils. D. Rain can refresh the soil specially when it rains heavily. E. Scientists found the distinctive smell doesn’t come from rain. F. The pleasant smell always comes into being with the flow of air. G. It is further spread around its surroundings with the aid of wind and rain. 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分20分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Once a year, I give my two children money. The only ___21___ is, they have to give it away. I give them each $100. They know it is a lot of money, so they are ___22___ how they use it. It is their job to find out who in our ___23___ is doing things that they feel good about, and then___24___ who will get the money, and why. Giving away money, even if it is only ten or twenty dollars, is a wonderful way to learn about the ___25___ work people are doing right in your own neighborhood. It makes us get out of our___26___ zone, ask around, talk to people we wouldn’t ___27___ talk to, and ask questions about what the problems are and what people are doing to make them better. Everyone ___28___. My kids learn about the community and the power of giving. And people in the community, who are often volunteering their own time and money, feel that their efforts are seen and ___29___ in some way. Last year, they both chose to give their money to a shelter for runaway ____30____. They visited a few places that ____31____ suggestions or instructions to young people, and felt this place was especially welcoming. When they handed the ____32____ to the director, who had no idea these children were “philanthropists (慈善家)”, everyone was in ____33____ how good the day turned out to be. This exercise may be ____34____ as often as possible. It cannot possibly fail. You do not need to____35____ holidays, and you don’t need children. You can do it yourself, on any day you like. 21. A. request B. question C. pity D. action 22. A. nervous B. excited C. careful D. curious 23. A. school B. world C. community D. family 24. A. record B. decide C. ask D. remember 25. A. physical B. daily C. hard D. positive 26. A. development B. time C. safety D. comfort 27. A. simply B. normally C. suddenly D. accidentally 28. A. gains B. laughs C. nods D. talks 29. A. impressed B. honored C. spared D. made 30. A. adults B. teammates C. teens D. workers 31. A. offered B. collected C. taught D. created 32. A. gift B. box C. list D. money 33. A. return B. person C. action D. surprise 34. A. spread B. repeated C. hosted D. seen 35. A. believe in B. wish for C. wait for D. set aside 第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 China’s Grand Canal(大运河) For centuries, the power of Chinese emperors rose and fell with ____36____(they) control of the Grand Canal. Today, this important waterway is shorter than it once was, ____37____ it is still the longest man-made river in the world and continues to play an important cultural and ____38____(economy) role in modern China. The original canal system began around the year 605, ____39____Emperor-Yang realized that-in order to feed his army--he needed a way to move food quickly from China’s southern rice -growing region to the country’s north. ____40____(complete) in 611, the canal grew more and more important throughout China over the next 500 years. In 1279, Kublai Khan began to repair and build new parts of the canal. This rebuilding work created a more direct north-south route to and from Beijing. Future ____41____(rule) then continued to expand and improve the canal. In addition to ____42____(move) rice around China, the Grand Canal was also an important cultural waterway. Ideas, regional foods, and cultural practices were transported from one part of China ____43____another along the county’s watery highway. Today, boats still carry tons of coal, food, and other goods to points between Hangzhou and Jining. In 2014, the historic Grand Canal was made a UNESCO World Heritage site.It ____44____(hope) that Grand Canal, one of the world’s great engineering accomplishments, will continue to link north and south China for centuries _____45_____(come). 第四部分 写作（满分15分） 46. 你校英文报“Sports Stories”栏目征文。请你以“Great Moments in the Sports Meet”为题，写一篇短文，记录上周你校举行的运动会，内容包括： 1.运动会概况； 2.难忘的瞬间； 3.你的感想。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3.文中不能出现真实姓名与学校。 Great Moments in the Sports Meet ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $