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江苏省扬州中学联培部高三上期末考试 英语（英才E） 2025.1 满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A,B,C,D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Walk around most large metropolitan cities and you’d be forgiven for thinking that we’re living in a brave new world of affordable and effortless mobility for all, with the smartphone in your pocket giving access to shared mobility services. But it seems more difficult for the disabled or elderly, and those living in a low-income area or those without a smartphone or credit card. A 2023 U.S. study showed that white Americans have access to almost three times as many carshare locations and two times as many bikeshare locations within a half-mile area as African Americans. When getting rides from their home, African Americans also wait up to 22 percent longer for the ride to arrive. But even when efforts are made to expand services to underserved areas of a city, other hurdles persist. A fifth of low-income Americans still don’t have a smartphone and almost a quarter don’t have a bank account. A 2022 survey in Philadelphia, Chicago and Brooklyn showed that low-income people of color are just as interested in bikesharing as other groups, but less likely to use such a system. Thankfully, to tackle these ongoing issues, various initiatives and projects are finding creative solutions to reach underserved communities. Here are some examples. ·U.S. Low-Income Subsidy Programs: Launched by a handful of U.S. cities to boost shared mobility use and cut personal vehicle reliance among low-income groups. ·U.S. Bike & E-Scooter Share Adjustments: 70% of nearly 250 programs (2024 survey) adopted measures for underserved groups, including cash payment and non-smartphone options. ·Austria’s Graz Tim Carsharing: City-run service with app, email, and phone booking; added wheelchair-friendly vehicles and free on request child seats for women and families. ·Women-Centric Tweaks: Proposed by Mosshammer, including e-scooter handle designs for smaller hands, family accounts, cheaper fares for travel breaks, free helmets, and SOS buttons on bikes or e-scooters to address safety concerns. 1. What does the 2023 U.S. study indicate? A. Low-income areas possess more carshare locations. B. Inequalities exist in accessing shared mobility services. C. White American riders experience longer waiting times. D. Shared mobility services are now equal for all Americans. 2. What can we know about low-income Americans in the passage? A. They show no interest in bikesharing. B. They all use cash for shared services. C. They face barriers in using shared mobility. D. They mostly lack smartphones and bank accounts. 3. Which program is beneficial for people with children? A. Austria’s Graz Tim Carsharing. B. U.S. Low-Income Subsidy Programs. C. Mosshammer’s Women-Centric Tweaks. D. U. S. Bike & E-Scooter Share Adjustments. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讨论了共享出行服务在不同群体中的不平等现象，指出残疾人、老年人、低收入人群以及没有智能手机或信用卡的人在获取这些服务时面临困难，最后列举了一些旨在解决这些问题的创新项目和倡议。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“A 2023 U.S. study showed that white Americans have access to almost three times as many carshare locations and two times as many bikeshare locations within a half-mile area as African Americans. When getting rides from their home, African Americans also wait up to 22 percent longer for the ride to arrive.(美国2023年的一项研究显示，在半英里范围内，白人可以使用的共享汽车地点几乎是非洲裔美国人的三倍，自行车地点是非洲裔美国人的两倍。当从家里坐车时，非裔美国人的等待时间最长可达22%)”可知，这项研究表明在获取共享出行服务方面存在不平等现象，故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“A 2022 survey in Philadelphia, Chicago and Brooklyn showed that low-income people of color are just as interested in bikesharing as other groups, but less likely to use such a system.(2022年在费城、芝加哥和布鲁克林进行的一项调查显示，低收入有色人种和其他群体一样对共享单车感兴趣，但使用这种系统的可能性更小)”可知，美国低收入人群在使用共享交通工具方面面临障碍，故选C。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Austria’s Graz Tim Carsharing: City-run service with app, email, and phone booking; added wheelchair-friendly vehicles and free on Request child seats for women and families.(奥地利的格拉茨Tim Carsharing：城市运营的应用程序、电子邮件和电话预订服务；增加了轮椅友好型车辆，并为妇女和家庭按需免费提供儿童座椅)”可知，该项目提供了“按需免费儿童座椅”，这对有孩子的家庭直接有益。故选A。 B You may have seen this: As an event begins, somebody takes the microphone and lists off the Native American tribes who once inhabited the place where the event is held. Such “land acknowledgments” have become common practice over the past decade, at university ceremonies, rock concerts, and even the Academy Awards. The idea is that recognizing these former inhabitants by name reminds us that they were here and helps to improve historical injustice. But are they a useful practice for society, or just empty signals? You can’t right a wrong until you admit it. Behind each land acknowledgement is a recognition that cities and towns across the United States occupy land that was once inhabited by other peoples. The troubled history of how this came to be so, and the often terrible implications for those who were here before, is implicit. Land acknowledgements encourage us to look back with empathy and reflection, sharing a societal narrative that is honest and bends toward justice. This simple practice, which costs nothing and requires no special training, can challenge us to think more critically about our own histories. It’s only fair that we practice seeing those events through the perspectives of all participants and understanding their experiences as well. And naming them makes that history more visible. However, land acknowledgements are as vain as they often feel. The lives we live today are built on the results of decisions made, actions taken, successes achieved and losses suffered by those who came before us. Even for those who don’t like the outcome, there is little we can do to change it. Furthermore, the practice offers no solutions. “A land acknowledgement is what you give when you have no intention of giving land,” Graeme Wood writes in The Atlantic. “It’s like a receipt provided by a highway robber, noting all the jewels and gold coins he has stolen.” In reality, land acknowledgements are a performative act more for the benefit of the speaker than for the peoples being spoken for. Specifically, land acknowledgements “become an excuse for folks to feel good and move on with their lives,” notes the Native Governance Center, without actually contributing anything to the community. 4. Why does the author describe the scene at the beginning of Paragraph 1? A. To illustrate the wide application of a practice. B. To show the high popularity of a social activity. C. To introduce the discussion about a social phenomenon. D. To stress the necessity of correcting historical mistakes. 5. What does the underlined word “implicit” in Paragraph 2 mean? A. Stated. B. Forgetten. C. Unspoken. D. Complicated. 6. What is Graeme Wood’s attitude towards land acknowledges? A. Ironic (讽刺的) and critical. B. Supportive and approving. C. Cautious and objective. D. Doubtful and dismissive. 7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. A New Perspective on Native American Tribes B. Land Acknowledgments: Meaningful or Meaningless? C. The Historical Injustice behind Land Acknowledgments D. The Rise of Land Acknowledgments: From Oscars to Campuses 【答案】4. C 5. C 6. A 7. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇议论文。主要讨论了“土地致谢”在各类活动中日益普遍，有人认为其能促使人们反思历史不公、彰显历史，也有人批评它空洞无实、无实际解决方案，仅为表演性行为。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“Such “land acknowledgments” have become common practice over the past decade, at university ceremonies, rock concerts, and even the Academy Awards. The idea is that recognizing these former inhabitants by name reminds us that they were here and helps to improve historical injustice. But are they a useful practice for society, or just empty signals?( 在过去的十年中，这样的“土地致谢”已经成为一种普遍的做法，在大学典礼、摇滚音乐会，甚至是奥斯卡颁奖典礼上。我们的想法是，通过名字来认识这些前居民，提醒我们他们曾经在这里，并有助于改善历史上的不公正。但它们对社会是有益的实践，还是只是空洞的信号？)”可知，开篇描述“活动开场时提及原住民部落”的场景，随后点明这是“土地致谢”实践，紧接着提出核心疑问 “这一做法对社会有用，还是仅为空洞信号”。由此可推知，作者描述第一段开头的场景是为了引入关于一种社会现象的讨论。故选C项。 【5题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段中“You can’t right a wrong until you admit it. Behind each land acknowledgement is a recognition that cities and towns across the United States occupy land that was once inhabited by other peoples.( 除非你承认错误，否则你无法纠正错误。在每一个“土地致谢”的背后，都是承认美国各地的城镇占据了曾经被其他民族居住的土地。)”以及划线单词句中“The troubled history of how this came to be so, and the often terrible implications for those who were here before, is….( 关于这种情况如何发生的混乱历史，以及对之前在这里的人的可怕影响，都是……。)”可知，虽然土地致谢背后表达了对“土地曾属于他人”的认可，但并未承认错误，这段历史的“问题本质及对原住民的可怕影响”并未直接说出，是“隐含的”。由此可知，划线单词implicit为“隐含的”的意思，和C选项Unspoken“不言而喻的”意思相近。故选C项。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中““A land acknowledgement is what you give when you have no intention of giving land,” Graeme Wood writes in The Atlantic. “It’s like a receipt provided by a highway robber, noting all the jewels and gold coins he has stolen.”(格雷姆·伍德（Graeme Wood）在《大西洋月刊》（The Atlantic）上写道：“当你无意出让土地时，你就会给予承认。”“这就像公路抢劫犯提供的收据，上面写着他偷了多少珠宝和金币。”)”可推知，格雷姆·伍德将土地致谢比作“强盗提供的收据”，暗指其“只承认侵占，却不归还土地”，用讽刺的比喻表达强烈批判态度。故选A项。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章大意以及第一段中“The idea is that recognizing these former inhabitants by name reminds us that they were here and helps to improve historical injustice. But are they a useful practice for society, or just empty signals?( 我们的想法是，通过名字来认识这些前居民，提醒我们他们曾经在这里，并有助于改善历史上的不公正。但它们对社会是有益的实践，还是只是空洞的信号？)”可知，文章开篇引入“土地致谢”现象，随后分别阐述支持方（有意义，促进反思、承认历史）和反对方（无意义，空洞、无实际行动）的观点，核心围绕“该做法是否有价值”展开。由此可知，文章的最佳标题是“土地致谢：有意义还是没有意义？”。故选B项。 C The tiny worm Caenorhabditis elegans has a brain just about the width of a human hair, yet it can coordinate and calculate complex movements as it hunts for food. Daniela Rus, a computer scientist at MIT, was so deeply impressed by the elegance and efficiency of this worm’s brain that she co-founded a company, Liquid AI, to build a new type of artificial intelligence. Many researchers including Rus think making traditional AI more brainlike could create flexible and perhaps smarter technology. “To improve AI truly, we need to absorb insights from neuroscience (神经科学),” says Kanaka Rajan, a computational neuroscientist at Harvard University. Mike Davies, who directs the Neuromorphic Computing Lab, notes such technology won’t fully replace ordinary computers or traditional AI models — instead, many systems will coexist in the future. Imitating brains is not a new idea. In the 1950s, Frank Rosenblatt created the perceptron, a highly simplified model of brain nerve cell communication with a single layer of connected artificial neurons. This basic design later helped inspire deep learning. Yet consuming vast amounts of data and energy, most today’s AI models are unable to adapt easily to new situations or learn from single experiences like a brain, and are criticized as “brute force and inefficient.” Currently, AI development has two paths — “scale-up” vs. “efficiency-focused” — with an uncertain future while brain-inspired neuromorphic computing progress hasn’t joined mainstream AI. Inspired by the worm, Rus worked with Ramin Hasani’s team to create liquid neural networks. Unlike traditional deep learning with fixed post-training settings, these networks are more flexible and can learn like living things. By copying worm neurons with mathematical formulas and solving computing problems, they can work in real time. Tests showed with just 34 artificial neurons a small liquid network worked better than a traditional AI with 250,000 settings in drone tasks. Liquid AI has worked with DARPA to test aircraft models and launched the 7-billion-setting LFM-7B, which performs better than similar traditional language models. Though needing much computing power and not necessarily more energy-saving, liquid neural networks are an important step toward realistic, brain-like AI. As Rus says, “I’m excited about Liquid AI because I believe it could change the future of AI and computing.” 8. What mainly inspired Daniela Rus to establish Liquid AI? A. The limitations of traditional AI models. B. The efficiency of the tiny worm’s brain. C. The worm’s cooperative food-hunting skills. D. The pursuit of more flexible and smarter technology. 9. What does Mike Davies suggest about future AI development? A. Brain-like technology has little practical value. B. Neuromorphic computing will dominate the AI field. C. Different AI systems may work together in the future. D. Traditional AI models will be completely abandoned. 10. What makes liquid neural networks special? A. They have fixed settings after training. B. They depend on few mathematical formulas. C. They work worse than traditional AI in tasks. D. They can learn flexibly like living creatures. 11. What is the main idea of the last paragraph? A. Liquid AI has both limits and value. B. Brain-like AI has been fully achieved. C. Traditional AI is more reliable than liquid AI. D. Liquid AI will definitely control the AI market. 【答案】8. B 9. C 10. D 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍受线虫大脑启发，研究人员研发出液态神经网络这一新型人工智能，阐述其优势、特点，同时提及传统人工智能的局限及未来AI发展趋势。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Daniela Rus, a computer scientist at MIT, was so deeply impressed by the elegance and efficiency of this worm’s brain that she co-founded a company, Liquid AI, to build a new type of artificial intelligence.(麻省理工学院的计算机科学家丹妮拉·鲁斯被这种线虫大脑的精巧和高效深深打动，于是与人共同创办了Liquid AI公司，旨在研发一种新型人工智能。)”可知，线虫大脑的高效是丹妮拉·鲁斯创办Liquid AI的主要灵感来源。故选B项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Mike Davies, who directs the Neuromorphic Computing Lab, notes such technology won’t fully replace ordinary computers or traditional AI models — instead, many systems will coexist in the future.(神经形态计算实验室主任迈克·戴维斯指出，这种技术不会完全取代普通计算机或传统人工智能模型——相反，未来多种系统将共存。)”可知，迈克·戴维斯认为未来不同的人工智能系统可能会协同工作。故选C项。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Inspired by the worm, Rus worked with Ramin Hasani’s team to create liquid neural networks. Unlike traditional deep learning with fixed post-training settings, these networks are more flexible and can learn like living things.(受到蠕虫的启发，鲁斯与拉明·哈萨尼的团队合作创建了液体神经网络。与训练后设置固定的传统深度学习不同，这些网络更灵活，能够像生物一样学习。)”可知，液态神经网络的特别之处在于它们能像生物一样灵活学习。故选D项。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段中的“Though needing much computing power and not necessarily more energy-saving, liquid neural networks are an important step toward realistic, brain-like AI.(尽管需要大量计算能力，且不一定更节能，但液态神经网络是迈向逼真、类脑人工智能的重要一步。)”可知，该段既提到了液态神经网络的局限性，也指出了其价值，即液态AI既有局限也有价值。故选A项。 D If someone asked whether you like the arts, you’d probably say you do at least in theory. According to a survey, more than two-thirds of U.S. adults say the arts “lift me up beyond everyday experiences”. However, only 30 percent attended a concert of any type in 2017; 23 percent went to an art museum. Fewer than half actively created art of any kind. The mismatch can boil down to the fact that we are weighed down by our day-to-day responsibilities, leaving our schedule packed. Maybe you like to play a little background music while you work or do the chores, but even before the pandemic, most of us rarely, if ever, saw a live performance, let alone visited a gallery or watched a play. Too often, we let the dull reality of life get in the way of the arts. But this is a mistake. The arts are the opposite of an escape from reality; they might just be the most realistic glimpse we ever get into the nature and meaning of life. If you make time for consuming and producing the arts the same way you make time for work and exercise and family commitments, I assure you that you’ll find your life getting fuller and happier. Think of a time when you heard a piece of music and wanted to cry. Or maybe your dizziness struck as you emerged from a narrow side street in an unfamiliar city. There you found yourself in a beautiful town square as if in a fantasy. They probably stimulated a sudden awakening, much like the shock from a lungful of pure oxygen after breathing in smoggy air. If you are among the people who feel that the arts are pure pleasures to experience and participate in, you might see them as a luxury item, while a preferable attitude is to treat the arts less like a distracting pleasure, and more like exercise or sleep, a necessity. Then draw up a schedule of your art exposure journey, and gradually weave the arts into your everyday life. 12. What prevents people from enjoying the arts according to the text? A. Lack of interest. B. Avoidance of duty. C. Shortage of time. D. Art space inaccessibility. 13. What can we learn about the role of the arts according to the text? A. They explore mysteries of life. B. They spark emotional responses. C. They enhance physical well-being. D. They offer a getaway from daily life. 14. What will probably be talked about in the following paragraph? A. Barriers to combine the arts and life. B. Benefits of engaging with the arts. C. Forms of distracting pleasures. D. Ways to integrate the arts into daily routine. 15. Which is the most suitable title for the text? A. The Arts Journey: Refreshing Soul B. The Arts Pursuit: Transforming Dull into Full C. Embracing the Arts: From Luxury to Necessity D. Connecting with the Arts: From Reality to Fantasy 【答案】12. C 13. B 14. D 15. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讲述了人们因日常责任而缺少时间享受艺术，但应将艺术视为必需品融入生活。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“The mismatch can boil down to the fact that we are weighed down by our day-to-day responsibilities, leaving our schedule packed.(这种不匹配可以归结为一个事实，即我们被日常责任压得喘不过气来，使得我们的日程安排得很满)”可知，是缺少时间阻止了人们享受艺术。故选C。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Think of a time when you heard a piece of music and wanted to cry. Or maybe your dizziness struck as you emerged from a narrow side street in an unfamiliar city. There you found yourself in a beautiful town square as if in a fantasy. They probably stimulated a sudden awakening, much like the shock from a lungful of pure oxygen after breathing in smoggy air.(想想你听到一首音乐想哭的时候。或者，当你从一个陌生城市的狭窄小巷中走出来时，你可能会感到头晕目眩。在那里，你发现自己置身于一个美丽的城市广场，仿佛置身于幻想之中。它们可能刺激了突然的觉醒，就像在吸入烟雾弥漫的空气后，吸入满满一口纯氧所带来的震撼一样)”可知，艺术能激起情感反应。故选B。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Then draw up a schedule of your art exposure journey, and gradually weave the arts into your everyday life.(然后制定一个你的艺术接触之旅的时间表，逐渐把艺术融入你的日常生活)”可推知，下文可能会讲述把艺术融入日常生活的方法。故选D。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段中“If you are among the people who feel that the arts are pure pleasures to experience and participate in, you might see them as a luxury item, while a preferable attitude is to treat the arts less like a distracting pleasure, and more like exercise or sleep, a necessity.(如果你觉得艺术是一种纯粹的乐趣，可以去体验和参与，那么你可能会把它们视为奢侈品，而更好的态度是把艺术不那么看作是一种分散注意力的乐趣，而更多地看作是锻炼或睡眠，是一种必需品)”，并结合文章主要讲述了人们因日常责任而缺少时间享受艺术，但应将艺术视为必需品融入生活。可知，C选项“拥抱艺术：从奢侈品到必需品”最符合文章标题。故选C。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下列短文，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。 Self-Improvement Life can be a whirlwind of responsibilities and stress, but the right focus goes a long way towards ensuring you become a better person. ____16____ Keep reading to learn how you can go about your self-improvement journey. ____17____ Everyone needs something to live for, so think about what you want in life. Not only can struggling for something make you a happier and better person, but it can also help you find your purpose. Use a pen and paper and write down the short and long-term goals you would like to achieve. Forgiving yourself and others can help you improve relationships. To be a better person, it’s important to have a go at forgiving any hatreds you’re holding. Allow yourself time to forgive your past mistakes and recognize what they’ve taught you. ____18____You may not be able to forget what they’ve done, that’s okay, but forgiveness can give you peace of mind. Everyone has flaws, but you can concentrate on improving yours. Notice how your behavior and attitude affect others. Are people generally happy or sad around you? ____19____ Answering these questions and analyzing your interactions with them can help you discover and perfect your weaknesses. Imagine what someone’s been through can give you a new perspective. Empathy is one of the first steps to being a better person because it builds your compassion. Not only does cultivating empathy help you be more sensitive toward other people, but it also helps you form lasting relationships and feel less isolated. ____20____ A. Do friends come to you for help or advice? B. Then, forgive those who have hurt you in the past. C. Are people around you talented in improving themselves? D. Learning from one’s mistakes is a step to forgiving oneself. E. Positive aspirations can give you something to thrive for. F. Being empathic helps you gain a friend while challenging your perspective. G. There’s something you can do every day to better yourself in different ways. 【答案】16. G 17. E 18. B 19. A 20. F 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了自我提升的一些好的建议。 【16题详解】 根据上文“Life can be a whirlwind of responsibilities and stress, but the right focus goes a long way towards ensuring you become a better person.(生活可能是一场责任和压力的旋风，但正确的关注对确保你成为一个更好的人有很大帮助)”以及后文“Keep reading to learn how you can go about your self-improvement journey.(继续读下去，学习如何开始自我提升之旅)”可知，上文提到了成为更好的人，后文介绍如何开始自我提升，G选项中better yourself对应上文a better person。故G选项“你每天都可以做一些事情，以不同的方式让自己变得更好”符合语境，故选G。 【17题详解】 根据后文“Everyone needs something to live for, so think about what you want in life. Not only can struggling for something make you a happier and better person, but it can also help you find your purpose. Use a pen and paper and write down the short and long-term goals you would like to achieve.(每个人都需要为之而活，所以想想你在生活中想要什么。为某件事奋斗不仅能让你变得更快乐、更好，还能帮助你找到自己的目标。用纸和笔写下你想要实现的短期和长期目标)”可知，本段讲的是设置目标，E选项中Positive aspiration something to thrive for与本段的something make you a happier and better person 相呼应，故E选项“积极的抱负能给你带来成长的动力”符合语境，故选E。 【18题详解】 根据上文“Allow yourself time to forgive your past mistakes and recognize what they’ve taught you.(给自己一点时间来原谅过去的错误，并认识到它们教会了你什么)”以及后文“You may not be able to forget what they’ve done, that’s okay, but forgiveness can give you peace of mind.(你可能无法忘记他们做过的事，这没关系，但宽恕可以让你内心平静)”可知，空前提到让自己有时间原谅你过去的错误，并认识到它们教给你的东西，后面提到也许你可能无法忘记他们做了什么，但宽恕可以让你内心平静，故可知，本句是在建议学会原谅，故B选项“然后，原谅那些在过去伤害过你的人”符合语境，故选B。 【19题详解】 根据上文“Everyone has flaws, but you can concentrate on improving yours. Notice how your behavior and attitude affect others. Are people generally happy or sad around you?(每个人都有缺点，但你可以集中精力改善自己的缺点。注意你的行为和态度如何影响他人。你周围的人通常是快乐还是悲伤？)”可知，空前提到你周围的人通常是快乐的还是悲伤的，空后提到回答这些问题并分析与他们之间的互动可以帮助您发现和完善您的弱点。故可推断，空白处应该与朋友之间的互动有关，故A选项“朋友会向你寻求帮助或建议吗？”符合语境，故选A。 【20题详解】 根据上文“Not only does cultivating empathy help you be more sensitive toward other people, but it also helps you form lasting relationships and feel less isolated.(培养同理心不仅能帮助你对他人更敏感，还能帮助你建立持久的关系，减少孤独感)”可知，空前所提到的培养同理心不仅能够帮助你对他人更加敏感，还能帮助你建立更加持久的关系，减少孤立感，可是此处是在讲培养同理心的好处，故F选项“同理心可以帮助你在挑战自己观点的同时获得朋友”符合语境，故选F。 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） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A,B,C,D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A 12-year-old girl’s playground dream has come true, thanks to the kindness of Clearfield City officials who supported her creativity and passion for inclusive play. Several months ago, young Rosili noticed that a new playground at Thornock Park of the city was being built, but the ___21___ seemed more suitable for older kids. ___22___ that she wouldn’t be able to enjoy it with her younger sisters, Rosili decided to ___23___. Armed with creativity and a passion for play, she mapped out a(n) ___24___ playground, complete with detailed descriptions and labels. With support from her mom, Rosili took her ___25___ to the city hall, where she met with Eric Howes, the city’s community services director. Impressed by her drawings, Howes took time to ___26___ each of them. “She put a lot of thought into that, and she ___27___ it from four different angles,” Howes explained. Although the Thornock Park playground was already ___28___, the city had plans to build a new playground at Bicentennial Park, and Rosili’s designs were included in the ___29___. Rosili ___30___ every step of the process, working alongside city officials and playground equipment sellers to realize her vision. “Every day I would have to go there for another ___31___, and I would tell my friends and be like, ‘Ah, I get to go again, woohoo!’” she ___32___ in social media. Finally, Rosili’s dream playground was officially opened. Rosili, alongside her family, ___33___ cut the ribbon (彩带) at the ceremony, creating a new play space for children of all ages to enjoy — a space that was ___34___ but brought to life by a young girl who believed she could ___35___. 21. A. park B. city C. community D. equipment 22. A. Concerned B. Warned C. Surprised D. Confused 23. A. back out B. step in C. take charge D. make a complaint 24. A. lively B. traditional C. local D. ideal 25. A. photos B. designs C. notes D. models 26. A. praise B. post C. review D. rate 27. A. recorded B. understood C. showed D. simplified 28. A. in progress B. out of service C. on display D. at capacity 29. A. contract B. report C. project D. research 30. A. took over B. participated in C. worked out D. left behind 31. A. meeting B. deal C. game D. challenge 32. A. predicted B. protested C. advertised D. shared 33. A. proudly B. calmly C. gratefully D. skillfully 34. A. reserved B. imagined C. occupied D. misused 35. A. have a dream B. make a choice C. make a difference D. take a risk 【答案】21. D 22. A 23. B 24. D 25. B 26. C 27. C 28. A 29. C 30. B 31. A 32. D 33. A 34. B 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了12岁女孩Rosili如何通过自己的创意和努力将她心目中理想的具有包容性的游乐场变为现实的故事。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：几个月前，小Rosili注意到城市的Thornock公园正在建造一个新的游乐场，但这些设备似乎更适合大一点的孩子。A. park公园；B. city城市；C. community社区；D. equipment设备。根据上文“a new playground at Thornock Park of the city”可知，游乐场上的设备适合更大一点的孩子。故选D。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：担心她不能和妹妹们一起享受，Rosili决定介入。A. Concerned担心的，焦急的；B. Warned被警告的；C. Surprised惊讶的；D. Confused困惑的。根据下文“she wouldn’t be able to enjoy it with her younger sisters”可知，她担心自己不能和妹妹一起享受那个游乐场的设施。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：担心她不能和妹妹们一起享受，Rosili决定介入。A. back out退出；B. step in介入；C. take charge掌管；D. make a complaint投诉。根据下一段“complete with detailed descriptions and labels”可知，Rosili介入到了游乐场的设计中。故选B。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：凭借创造力和对游戏的热情，她绘制了一个理想的游乐场，并附有详细的描述和标签。A. lively生动的；B. traditional传统的；C. local本地的；D. ideal理想的。根据上一段“seemed more suitable for older kids”可知，原本设计的游乐场适合大一点的孩子，所以Rosili自己设计了理想的操场。故选D。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在母亲的支持下，Rosili把她的设计带到了市政厅，在那里她会见了城市社区服务主任Eric Howes。A. photos照片；B. designs设计；C. notes笔记；D. models模式。根据第9空前的“Rosili’s designs”可知，Rosili把自己的设计带到了市政厅。故选B。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她的画给Howes留下了深刻的印象，Howes花时间仔细研究了每一幅画。A. praise表扬；B. post帖子；C. review仔细研究，审视；D. rate评价，评定。根据上文“Impressed by her drawings”可知，因为对Rosili的画印象深刻，所以Howes花时间仔细研究了每一幅画。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Howes解释说：“她花了很多心思，从四个不同的角度展示了这一点。”A. recorded记录；B. understood明白；C. showed展示；D. simplified简化。根据上文“She put a lot of thought into that”和下文“it from four different angles”可知，Rosili的画从四个不同的角度展示了自己花的心思。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查固定短语辨析。句意：虽然Thornock公园的游乐场已经在进行中，但该市计划在Bicentennial Park建造一个新的游乐场，Rosili的设计也包括在该项目中。A. in progress在进行中；B. out of service无法使用；C. on display展出；D. at capacity达到容量上限。根据第二段开头“a new playground at Thornock Park of the city was being built”可知，Thornock公园的游乐场已经在建设中，空格处意为“在进行中”。故选A。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：虽然Thornock公园的游乐场已经在进行中，但该市计划在Bicentennial Park建造一个新的游乐场，Rosili的设计也包括在该项目中。A. contract合同；B. report报道；C. project项目；D. research研究。根据上文“the city had plans to build a new playground at Bicentennial Park”可知，政府要建一个新的游乐场，这是一个项目，Rosili的设计也包括在该项目中。故选C。 【30题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：Rosili参与了这个过程的每一步，与市政官员和游乐场设备销售商一起实现了她的愿景。A. took over接管；B. participated in参加；C. worked out解决，算出；D. left behind遗留。根据下文“working alongside city officials and playground equipment sellers to realize her vision”可知，Rosili参加了这个过程的每一步。故选B。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“每天我都要去那里开会，我会告诉我的朋友们，‘啊，我又要去了，哇！’”她在社交媒体上分享道。A. meeting会议；B. deal交易；C. game游戏；D. challenge挑战。根据上文“working alongside city officials and playground equipment sellers to realize her vision”可知，Rosili与市政官员和游乐场设备销售商一起参加到新游乐场的建设中，因此每天要去和那些人开会。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“每天我都要去那里开会，我会告诉我的朋友们，‘啊，我又要去了，哇！’”她在社交媒体上分享道。A. predicted预测；B. protested抗议；C. advertised打广告；D. shared分享。根据上文“Ah, I get to go again, woohoo!”和下文“ in social media.”可知，Rosili在社交媒体上与人分享自己参与游乐场的建设这个事情。故选D。 【33题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：Rosili和家人一起，在开幕式上自豪地剪彩，为各个年龄段的孩子创造了一个新的游乐空间——这个空间最初只存在于一个相信自己能有所作为的小女孩的想象中，如今却变成了现实。A. proudly自豪地；B. calmly平静地；C. gratefully感激地；D. skillfully巧妙地。根据上文“Rosili’s dream playground was officially opened”和下文“cut the ribbon (彩带) at the ceremony”可知，Rosili的梦想游乐场开了，所以她和家人自豪地剪彩。故选A。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Rosili和家人一起，在开幕式上自豪地剪彩，为各个年龄段的孩子创造了一个新的游乐空间——这个空间最初只存在于一个相信自己能有所作为的小女孩的想象中，如今却变成了现实。A. reserved预留；B. imagined想象；C. occupied占据；D. misused错用。根据上文“creating a new play space for children of all ages to enjoy”可知，为各个年龄段的孩子创造了一个新的游乐空间是想象中的事情。故选B。 【35题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：Rosili和家人一起，在开幕式上自豪地剪彩，为各个年龄段的孩子创造了一个新的游乐空间——这个空间最初只存在于一个相信自己能有所作为的小女孩的想象中，如今却变成了现实。A. have a dream有一个梦想；B. make a choice做出选择；C. make a difference有影响，起作用；D. take a risk冒险。根据上文“Rosili’s dream playground was officially opened”可知，Rosili设计的游乐场最终真的建设好了，她造成了影响，起到了作用，故选C。 第二节（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。 Woodcarving, an ancient craft with ____36____ (globe) cultural significance, involves shaping wood into delicate designs and figures. Dating back thousands of years in China, this art ____37____ (consider) a valuable traditional art, reflecting rich craftsmanship and symbolism. Craftsmen employ different techniques like relief carving and sculpture in the round, each ____38____ (require) distinct skills and tools. Faced with such demanding work, these craftsmen often remind ____39____ (they) to stay patient, as even a small mistake could ruin hours of work. At the same time, many traditional tools like gouges (凿子) remain essential, which demonstrates the craft’s respect for time-honored methods, ____40____ modern tools are gradually being adopted for efficiency. For example, in Chaoshan, Guangdong, woodcarving decorates furniture and temples, ____41____ (deep) serving both artistic and symbolic purposes. Ethnic groups like the Zhuang integrate traditional patterns that often describe traditional stories or natural elements, conveying ____42____ (wish) for happiness and harmony. Dongyang woodcarving, represented by the contemporary artist Lu Guangzheng, gains worldwide ____43____ (recognize). Today, woodcarving, ____44____ aim is to encourage new generations of craftsmen, adapts to modern trends when preserving tradition, standing ____45____ a living example of human creativity and cultural continuity. 【答案】36. global 37. is considered 38. requiring 39. themselves 40. though##although##while 41. deeply 42. wishes 43. recognition 44. whose 45. as 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了木雕这一古老技艺。 【36题详解】 考查形容词。句意：木雕是一项具有全球文化意义的古老工艺，涉及将木材雕刻成精美的设计和造型。提示词修饰名词significance，用形容词global作定语，意为“全球的”。故填global。 【37题详解】 考查时态语态和主谓一致。句意：这项艺术在中国已有数千年的历史，被认为是一项宝贵的传统艺术，反映了丰富的工艺和象征意义。consider(认为)是谓语动词，与主语this art之间是被动关系，讲述客观事实，应用一般现在时的被动语态，主语是不可数名词，谓语动词用单数形式。故填is considered。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：工匠们采用浮雕和圆雕等不同的技术，每种技术都需要不同的技能和工具。“(require) distinct skills and tools”作后置定语，require(需要)用非谓语形式，与其逻辑主语each之间是主动关系，用现在分词表主动。故填requiring。 【39题详解】 考查反身代词。句意：面对如此苛刻的工作，这些工匠经常提醒自己要保持耐心，因为即使是一个小错误也可能毁掉数小时的工作。代词they作宾语，与主语 these craftsmen是互指关系，用反身代词themselves作宾语，意为“他们自己”。故填themselves。 【40题详解】 考查让步状语从句。句意：同时，许多传统工具，如凿子，仍然是必不可少的，这表明了这门工艺对历史悠久的方法的尊重，尽管现代工具正逐渐被采用以提高效率。根据句意可知，逗号前后表示让步关系，用从属连词though/although/while引导让步状语从句，意为“尽管”。故填though/although/while。 【41题详解】 考查副词。句意：例如，在广东潮汕，木雕装饰家具和寺庙，具有深厚的艺术和象征意义。提示词修饰动词serving，用副词deeply作状语，意为“深深地”，表示程度。故填deeply。 【42题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：壮族等民族融入了传统图案，这些图案常常描述传统故事或自然元素，传达了对幸福与和谐的祝愿。可数名词wish作宾语，意为“祝愿”，结合语境，“对幸福与和谐的祝愿”是复数概念，用复数形式。故填wishes。 【43题详解】 考查名词。句意：以当代艺术家卢光正为代表的东阳木雕获得了全世界的认可。提示词作宾语，用名词recognition，意为“认可”，是不可数名词。故填recognition。 【44题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：如今，木雕的目的是鼓励新一代工匠，在保留传统的同时适应现代潮流，成为人类创造力和文化延续性的一个活生生的例子。“_____ aim is to encourage new generations of craftsmen”为限制性定语从句，修饰先行词woodcarving，关系词在定语从句中作定语，修饰名词aim，用表示所属关系的关系代词whose引导该从句。故填whose。 【45题详解】 考查介词。句意：如今，木雕的目的是鼓励新一代工匠，在保留传统的同时适应现代潮流，成为人类创造力和文化延续性的一个活生生的例子。stand as是固定搭配，意为“作为……存在”。故填as。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，外教老师Jenny准备在班里举办一次辩论赛，她给出了“Mobile phones in class?”和“Group or individual study?”两个题目供大家选择。请给Jenny写一封邮件，内容包括： 1.你的选择； 2.说明理由。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Jenny, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Possible version l: Dear Jenny, I’d like to recommend “Mobile phones in class?” as our debate topic. It’s a practical and engaging issue that affects all of us directly. This topic sparks strong opinions. Some argue phones aid learning through online search and apps, while others believe they distract students. A debate would help us weigh these views fairly. Plus, it encourages critical thinking about technology’s role in education. I hope this suggestion is helpful. It’s a topic everyone can relate to, ensuring lively discussions. Looking forward to your feedback! Yours, Li Hua Possible version 2: Dear Jenny, I’d like to suggest “Group or individual study?” as our debate topic. This is a meaningful choice that every student encounters in their learning process. Group study encourages collaboration and diverse perspectives, while individual study allows for personalized focus. Some students thrive in team discussions, whereas others prefer quiet and independence. Exploring both approaches would help us understand their respective strengths in different learning situations. I believe this topic will lead to a practical and insightful discussion. It could even help classmates improve their study habits. Hope you find this suggestion useful! Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。外教老师Jenny准备在班里举办一次辩论赛，她给出了“Mobile phones in class?”和“Group or individual study?”两个题目供大家选择。请考生写一封信说明自己的选择和理由。 【详解】1.词汇积累： ①推荐：recommend→suggest ②引发：spark→trigger ③使分心：distract→divert ④帮助：help→assist 2.句式拓展： 同义句转换 原句：Some argue phones aid learning through online search and apps, while others believe they distract students. 拓展句：Some people hold the view that phones could aid learning through online search and apps, while others think that they distract students. 【点睛】【高分句型 1】It’s a practical and engaging issue that affects all of us directly.（运用关系代词that引导的限制性定语从句） 【高分句型 2】I hope this suggestion is helpful.（使用了省略连词that的宾语从句） 第二节 读后续写（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 When I was ten, my parents told me we were going to China for our summer holiday. I was over the moon — I had only ever seen the Great Wall and the Forbidden City in books, and now I would actually get to walk through history! For weeks, I imagined the towering palaces, the red-and-gold gates, and the stories hidden in every corner. Finally, the day arrived, and there I was, standing in the heart of Beijing, staring up at the most magnificent buildings I had ever seen. The Forbidden City was even more incredible in real life. The golden roofs shone under the sun, the delicate carvings told silent tales of emperors and warriors, and the vast courtyards made me feel like I had stepped into a fairy tale. Every turn revealed something new — a dragon statue, a marble staircase, a hidden garden — and I couldn’t stop taking pictures, desperate to capture every detail. My parents laughed as I dragged them from one spot to another, insisting on yet another photo. What struck me most were the colors. The imperial yellow of the rooftops against the deep red walls looked brighter than any picture could show. Even the stone pathways seemed to glow with centuries of footsteps. I remembered running my fingers along a carved marble railing, wondering how many hands had touched that same spot over six hundred years. The place was packed with tourists, all murmuring in different languages, their faces filled with the same amazement as mine. Some pointed at the architecture, others posed for pictures, and a few just stood quietly, taking it all in. The energy was infectious — everyone seemed to feel the magic of this ancient place. As the afternoon wore on, we followed the crowd toward the exit. The sea of people was overwhelming, and I, being small for my age, grasped my father's hand tightly, afraid to get lost in the rushing crowd. The noise, the heat, and the excitement made everything feel like a blur — until suddenly, I looked down at the large hand I was holding — the wrong watch, the wrong-colored ring. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 My blood turned to ice. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ There he was, just three people away. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: My blood turned to ice. My heart pounded violently when I realized I was holding a stranger’s hand. I looked up at the man — he had kind eyes and a gentle smile. “Are you lost?” he asked, crouching down to my height. I nodded, fighting back tears. Without hesitation, he asked a nearby guard for help, describing my parents and keeping me calm. Though he was a stranger, his patience and warmth made the terrifying moment feel a little safer. Then I heard Dad’s voice calling my name. There he was, just three people away. He came rushing toward me through the crowd, his face pale with worry. The second he saw me, his shoulders relaxed, and he pulled me into a tight hug. He thanked the kind stranger again and again, his voice shaking. As we walked away, I glanced back at the man, already lost in the crowd. That day, I learned something — Beijing’s beauty wasn’t just in its golden rooftops or ancient walls, but in people like him, who stopped to help a scared little child. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者十岁时，父母告知要去中国度暑假，作者满心期待。终于来到北京，在参观故宫时被其宏伟壮丽深深震撼，然而在下午随人群往出口走时，因人群拥挤作者错牵了陌生人的手而与父母走散的故事。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“我的血液都凝固了。”可知，第一段可描写作者意识到牵错手后内心的恐惧，以及陌生男子如何帮助作者寻找父母，比如男子询问作者情况，向附近警卫求助等。 ②由第二段首句内容 “他就在那儿，仅隔着三个人。”可知，第二段可描写作者看到父亲后的激动心情，父亲焦急的样子，以及父子团聚后对陌生男子的感谢，最后升华主题，表达这次经历让作者对故宫有了不一样的感悟。 2.续写线索：恐惧——求助——焦急寻找——团聚——感谢——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类： ①怦怦地跳：pound/throb/beat rapidly ②求助：ask for help/seek assistance ③冲：rush/hurry/dash 情绪类： ①恐惧：scared/frightened/terrified ②担心：worry/anxiety/concern 【点睛】[高分句型1] I nodded, fighting back tears.（运用了现在分词短语作伴随状语） [高分句型2] He came rushing toward me through the crowd, his face pale with worry.（运用了独立主格结构作伴随状语） [高分句型3] That day, I learned something — Beijing’s beauty wasn’t just in its golden rooftops or ancient walls, but in people like him, who stopped to help a scared little child.（运用了who引导的非限定性定语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 江苏省扬州中学联培部高三上期末考试 英语（英才E） 2025.1 满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A,B,C,D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Walk around most large metropolitan cities and you’d be forgiven for thinking that we’re living in a brave new world of affordable and effortless mobility for all, with the smartphone in your pocket giving access to shared mobility services. But it seems more difficult for the disabled or elderly, and those living in a low-income area or those without a smartphone or credit card. A 2023 U.S. study showed that white Americans have access to almost three times as many carshare locations and two times as many bikeshare locations within a half-mile area as African Americans. When getting rides from their home, African Americans also wait up to 22 percent longer for the ride to arrive. But even when efforts are made to expand services to underserved areas of a city, other hurdles persist. A fifth of low-income Americans still don’t have a smartphone and almost a quarter don’t have a bank account. A 2022 survey in Philadelphia, Chicago and Brooklyn showed that low-income people of color are just as interested in bikesharing as other groups, but less likely to use such a system. Thankfully, to tackle these ongoing issues, various initiatives and projects are finding creative solutions to reach underserved communities. Here are some examples. ·U.S. Low-Income Subsidy Programs: Launched by a handful of U.S. cities to boost shared mobility use and cut personal vehicle reliance among low-income groups. ·U.S. Bike & E-Scooter Share Adjustments: 70% of nearly 250 programs (2024 survey) adopted measures for underserved groups, including cash payment and non-smartphone options. ·Austria’s Graz Tim Carsharing: City-run service with app, email, and phone booking; added wheelchair-friendly vehicles and free on request child seats for women and families. ·Women-Centric Tweaks: Proposed by Mosshammer, including e-scooter handle designs for smaller hands, family accounts, cheaper fares for travel breaks, free helmets, and SOS buttons on bikes or e-scooters to address safety concerns. 1. What does the 2023 U.S. study indicate? A. Low-income areas possess more carshare locations. B. Inequalities exist in accessing shared mobility services. C. White American riders experience longer waiting times. D. Shared mobility services are now equal for all Americans. 2. What can we know about low-income Americans in the passage? A. They show no interest in bikesharing. B. They all use cash for shared services. C. They face barriers in using shared mobility. D. They mostly lack smartphones and bank accounts. 3. Which program is beneficial for people with children? A. Austria’s Graz Tim Carsharing. B. U.S. Low-Income Subsidy Programs. C. Mosshammer’s Women-Centric Tweaks. D. U. S. Bike & E-Scooter Share Adjustments. B You may have seen this: As an event begins, somebody takes the microphone and lists off the Native American tribes who once inhabited the place where the event is held. Such “land acknowledgments” have become common practice over the past decade, at university ceremonies, rock concerts, and even the Academy Awards. The idea is that recognizing these former inhabitants by name reminds us that they were here and helps to improve historical injustice. But are they a useful practice for society, or just empty signals? You can’t right a wrong until you admit it. Behind each land acknowledgement is a recognition that cities and towns across the United States occupy land that was once inhabited by other peoples. The troubled history of how this came to be so, and the often terrible implications for those who were here before, is implicit. Land acknowledgements encourage us to look back with empathy and reflection, sharing a societal narrative that is honest and bends toward justice. This simple practice, which costs nothing and requires no special training, can challenge us to think more critically about our own histories. It’s only fair that we practice seeing those events through the perspectives of all participants and understanding their experiences as well. And naming them makes that history more visible. However, land acknowledgements are as vain as they often feel. The lives we live today are built on the results of decisions made, actions taken, successes achieved and losses suffered by those who came before us. Even for those who don’t like the outcome, there is little we can do to change it. Furthermore, the practice offers no solutions. “A land acknowledgement is what you give when you have no intention of giving land,” Graeme Wood writes in The Atlantic. “It’s like a receipt provided by a highway robber, noting all the jewels and gold coins he has stolen.” In reality, land acknowledgements are a performative act more for the benefit of the speaker than for the peoples being spoken for. Specifically, land acknowledgements “become an excuse for folks to feel good and move on with their lives,” notes the Native Governance Center, without actually contributing anything to the community. 4. Why does the author describe the scene at the beginning of Paragraph 1? A. To illustrate the wide application of a practice. B. To show the high popularity of a social activity. C. To introduce the discussion about a social phenomenon. D. To stress the necessity of correcting historical mistakes. 5. What does the underlined word “implicit” in Paragraph 2 mean? A. Stated. B. Forgetten. C. Unspoken. D. Complicated. 6. What is Graeme Wood’s attitude towards land acknowledges? A. Ironic (讽刺的) and critical. B. Supportive and approving. C. Cautious and objective. D. Doubtful and dismissive. 7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. A New Perspective on Native American Tribes B. Land Acknowledgments: Meaningful or Meaningless? C. The Historical Injustice behind Land Acknowledgments D. The Rise of Land Acknowledgments: From Oscars to Campuses C The tiny worm Caenorhabditis elegans has a brain just about the width of a human hair, yet it can coordinate and calculate complex movements as it hunts for food. Daniela Rus, a computer scientist at MIT, was so deeply impressed by the elegance and efficiency of this worm’s brain that she co-founded a company, Liquid AI, to build a new type of artificial intelligence. Many researchers including Rus think making traditional AI more brainlike could create flexible and perhaps smarter technology. “To improve AI truly, we need to absorb insights from neuroscience (神经科学),” says Kanaka Rajan, a computational neuroscientist at Harvard University. Mike Davies, who directs the Neuromorphic Computing Lab, notes such technology won’t fully replace ordinary computers or traditional AI models — instead, many systems will coexist in the future. Imitating brains is not a new idea. In the 1950s, Frank Rosenblatt created the perceptron, a highly simplified model of brain nerve cell communication with a single layer of connected artificial neurons. This basic design later helped inspire deep learning. Yet consuming vast amounts of data and energy, most today’s AI models are unable to adapt easily to new situations or learn from single experiences like a brain, and are criticized as “brute force and inefficient.” Currently, AI development has two paths — “scale-up” vs. “efficiency-focused” — with an uncertain future while brain-inspired neuromorphic computing progress hasn’t joined mainstream AI. Inspired by the worm, Rus worked with Ramin Hasani’s team to create liquid neural networks. Unlike traditional deep learning with fixed post-training settings, these networks are more flexible and can learn like living things. By copying worm neurons with mathematical formulas and solving computing problems, they can work in real time. Tests showed with just 34 artificial neurons a small liquid network worked better than a traditional AI with 250,000 settings in drone tasks. Liquid AI has worked with DARPA to test aircraft models and launched the 7-billion-setting LFM-7B, which performs better than similar traditional language models. Though needing much computing power and not necessarily more energy-saving, liquid neural networks are an important step toward realistic, brain-like AI. As Rus says, “I’m excited about Liquid AI because I believe it could change the future of AI and computing.” 8. What mainly inspired Daniela Rus to establish Liquid AI? A. The limitations of traditional AI models. B. The efficiency of the tiny worm’s brain. C. The worm’s cooperative food-hunting skills. D. The pursuit of more flexible and smarter technology. 9. What does Mike Davies suggest about future AI development? A. Brain-like technology has little practical value. B. Neuromorphic computing will dominate the AI field. C. Different AI systems may work together in the future. D. Traditional AI models will be completely abandoned. 10. What makes liquid neural networks special? A. They have fixed settings after training. B. They depend on few mathematical formulas. C. They work worse than traditional AI in tasks. D. They can learn flexibly like living creatures. 11. What is the main idea of the last paragraph? A. Liquid AI has both limits and value. B. Brain-like AI has been fully achieved. C. Traditional AI is more reliable than liquid AI. D. Liquid AI will definitely control the AI market. D If someone asked whether you like the arts, you’d probably say you do at least in theory. According to a survey, more than two-thirds of U.S. adults say the arts “lift me up beyond everyday experiences”. However, only 30 percent attended a concert of any type in 2017; 23 percent went to an art museum. Fewer than half actively created art of any kind. The mismatch can boil down to the fact that we are weighed down by our day-to-day responsibilities, leaving our schedule packed. Maybe you like to play a little background music while you work or do the chores, but even before the pandemic, most of us rarely, if ever, saw a live performance, let alone visited a gallery or watched a play. Too often, we let the dull reality of life get in the way of the arts. But this is a mistake. The arts are the opposite of an escape from reality; they might just be the most realistic glimpse we ever get into the nature and meaning of life. If you make time for consuming and producing the arts the same way you make time for work and exercise and family commitments, I assure you that you’ll find your life getting fuller and happier. Think of a time when you heard a piece of music and wanted to cry. Or maybe your dizziness struck as you emerged from a narrow side street in an unfamiliar city. There you found yourself in a beautiful town square as if in a fantasy. They probably stimulated a sudden awakening, much like the shock from a lungful of pure oxygen after breathing in smoggy air. If you are among the people who feel that the arts are pure pleasures to experience and participate in, you might see them as a luxury item, while a preferable attitude is to treat the arts less like a distracting pleasure, and more like exercise or sleep, a necessity. Then draw up a schedule of your art exposure journey, and gradually weave the arts into your everyday life. 12. What prevents people from enjoying the arts according to the text? A. Lack of interest. B. Avoidance of duty. C. Shortage of time. D. Art space inaccessibility. 13. What can we learn about the role of the arts according to the text? A. They explore mysteries of life. B. They spark emotional responses. C. They enhance physical well-being. D. They offer a getaway from daily life. 14. What will probably be talked about in the following paragraph? A. Barriers to combine the arts and life. B. Benefits of engaging with the arts. C. Forms of distracting pleasures. D. Ways to integrate the arts into daily routine. 15. Which is the most suitable title for the text? A. The Arts Journey: Refreshing Soul B. The Arts Pursuit: Transforming Dull into Full C. Embracing the Arts: From Luxury to Necessity D. Connecting with the Arts: From Reality to Fantasy 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下列短文，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。 Self-Improvement Life can be a whirlwind of responsibilities and stress, but the right focus goes a long way towards ensuring you become a better person. ____16____ Keep reading to learn how you can go about your self-improvement journey. ____17____ Everyone needs something to live for, so think about what you want in life. Not only can struggling for something make you a happier and better person, but it can also help you find your purpose. Use a pen and paper and write down the short and long-term goals you would like to achieve. Forgiving yourself and others can help you improve relationships. To be a better person, it’s important to have a go at forgiving any hatreds you’re holding. Allow yourself time to forgive your past mistakes and recognize what they’ve taught you. ____18____You may not be able to forget what they’ve done, that’s okay, but forgiveness can give you peace of mind. Everyone has flaws, but you can concentrate on improving yours. Notice how your behavior and attitude affect others. Are people generally happy or sad around you? ____19____ Answering these questions and analyzing your interactions with them can help you discover and perfect your weaknesses. Imagine what someone’s been through can give you a new perspective. Empathy is one of the first steps to being a better person because it builds your compassion. Not only does cultivating empathy help you be more sensitive toward other people, but it also helps you form lasting relationships and feel less isolated. ____20____ A. Do friends come to you for help or advice? B. Then, forgive those who have hurt you in the past. C. Are people around you talented in improving themselves? D. Learning from one’s mistakes is a step to forgiving oneself. E. Positive aspirations can give you something to thrive for. F. Being empathic helps you gain a friend while challenging your perspective. G. There’s something you can do every day to better yourself in different ways. 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） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A,B,C,D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A 12-year-old girl’s playground dream has come true, thanks to the kindness of Clearfield City officials who supported her creativity and passion for inclusive play. Several months ago, young Rosili noticed that a new playground at Thornock Park of the city was being built, but the ___21___ seemed more suitable for older kids. ___22___ that she wouldn’t be able to enjoy it with her younger sisters, Rosili decided to ___23___. Armed with creativity and a passion for play, she mapped out a(n) ___24___ playground, complete with detailed descriptions and labels. With support from her mom, Rosili took her ___25___ to the city hall, where she met with Eric Howes, the city’s community services director. Impressed by her drawings, Howes took time to ___26___ each of them. “She put a lot of thought into that, and she ___27___ it from four different angles,” Howes explained. Although the Thornock Park playground was already ___28___, the city had plans to build a new playground at Bicentennial Park, and Rosili’s designs were included in the ___29___. Rosili ___30___ every step of the process, working alongside city officials and playground equipment sellers to realize her vision. “Every day I would have to go there for another ___31___, and I would tell my friends and be like, ‘Ah, I get to go again, woohoo!’” she ___32___ in social media. Finally, Rosili’s dream playground was officially opened. Rosili, alongside her family, ___33___ cut the ribbon (彩带) at the ceremony, creating a new play space for children of all ages to enjoy — a space that was ___34___ but brought to life by a young girl who believed she could ___35___. 21. A. park B. city C. community D. equipment 22. A. Concerned B. Warned C. Surprised D. Confused 23. A. back out B. step in C. take charge D. make a complaint 24. A. lively B. traditional C. local D. ideal 25. A. photos B. designs C. notes D. models 26. A. praise B. post C. review D. rate 27. A. recorded B. understood C. showed D. simplified 28. A. in progress B. out of service C. on display D. at capacity 29. A. contract B. report C. project D. research 30. A. took over B. participated in C. worked out D. left behind 31. A. meeting B. deal C. game D. challenge 32. A. predicted B. protested C. advertised D. shared 33. A. proudly B. calmly C. gratefully D. skillfully 34. A. reserved B. imagined C. occupied D. misused 35. A. have a dream B. make a choice C. make a difference D. take a risk 第二节（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。 Woodcarving, an ancient craft with ____36____ (globe) cultural significance, involves shaping wood into delicate designs and figures. Dating back thousands of years in China, this art ____37____ (consider) a valuable traditional art, reflecting rich craftsmanship and symbolism. Craftsmen employ different techniques like relief carving and sculpture in the round, each ____38____ (require) distinct skills and tools. Faced with such demanding work, these craftsmen often remind ____39____ (they) to stay patient, as even a small mistake could ruin hours of work. At the same time, many traditional tools like gouges (凿子) remain essential, which demonstrates the craft’s respect for time-honored methods, ____40____ modern tools are gradually being adopted for efficiency. For example, in Chaoshan, Guangdong, woodcarving decorates furniture and temples, ____41____ (deep) serving both artistic and symbolic purposes. Ethnic groups like the Zhuang integrate traditional patterns that often describe traditional stories or natural elements, conveying ____42____ (wish) for happiness and harmony. Dongyang woodcarving, represented by the contemporary artist Lu Guangzheng, gains worldwide ____43____ (recognize). Today, woodcarving, ____44____ aim is to encourage new generations of craftsmen, adapts to modern trends when preserving tradition, standing ____45____ a living example of human creativity and cultural continuity. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，外教老师Jenny准备在班里举办一次辩论赛，她给出了“Mobile phones in class?”和“Group or individual study?”两个题目供大家选择。请给Jenny写一封邮件，内容包括： 1.你的选择； 2.说明理由。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Jenny, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节 读后续写（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 When I was ten, my parents told me we were going to China for our summer holiday. I was over the moon — I had only ever seen the Great Wall and the Forbidden City in books, and now I would actually get to walk through history! For weeks, I imagined the towering palaces, the red-and-gold gates, and the stories hidden in every corner. Finally, the day arrived, and there I was, standing in the heart of Beijing, staring up at the most magnificent buildings I had ever seen. The Forbidden City was even more incredible in real life. The golden roofs shone under the sun, the delicate carvings told silent tales of emperors and warriors, and the vast courtyards made me feel like I had stepped into a fairy tale. Every turn revealed something new — a dragon statue, a marble staircase, a hidden garden — and I couldn’t stop taking pictures, desperate to capture every detail. My parents laughed as I dragged them from one spot to another, insisting on yet another photo. What struck me most were the colors. The imperial yellow of the rooftops against the deep red walls looked brighter than any picture could show. Even the stone pathways seemed to glow with centuries of footsteps. I remembered running my fingers along a carved marble railing, wondering how many hands had touched that same spot over six hundred years. The place was packed with tourists, all murmuring in different languages, their faces filled with the same amazement as mine. Some pointed at the architecture, others posed for pictures, and a few just stood quietly, taking it all in. The energy was infectious — everyone seemed to feel the magic of this ancient place. As the afternoon wore on, we followed the crowd toward the exit. The sea of people was overwhelming, and I, being small for my age, grasped my father's hand tightly, afraid to get lost in the rushing crowd. The noise, the heat, and the excitement made everything feel like a blur — until suddenly, I looked down at the large hand I was holding — the wrong watch, the wrong-colored ring. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 My blood turned to ice. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ There he was, just three people away. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $