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英语 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写在答题卡上。 2．作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。 3．考试结束后，将答题卡交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman advise the man to do? A. Have a rest. B. Take some pills. C. Drink more water. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: I’ve caught a cold and my head is killing me. W: You should have some medicine. M: I can’t stand medicine. I’ve been resting and drinking water all day. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Which subject are the speakers probably preparing for? A. Art. B. History. C. Geography. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: So I’ll talk about the famous figure’s early life and his rise in leadership. Then you’ll cover the part about his journeys. M: Okay, look, I’ve drawn some colorful maps to brighten up my slides. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why are the speakers feeling annoyed? A. They got on the wrong train. B. They failed to book seats. C. They may miss the connection. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: The train has been delayed. W: Oh no. If we don’t arrive in Lancaster by 3:35 PM, we won’t catch our connection. M: Yeah, we can get on the next train, but we’ll lose our booked seats. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the woman do next? A. Wash dishes. B. Cook a meal. C. Finish a report. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: That pork was delicious. Shall I put these dirty dishes in the kitchen? M: Okay, but they’ll have to wait until tomorrow. I must finish writing this report tonight. W: I can take care of them. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the weather probably like now? A. Sunny and hot. B. Stormy and cold. C. Cloudy and cool. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: I hate this weather. I start sweating the moment I step outside. M: There are no clouds in the sky. I’ve heard a rainstorm is coming this weekend. W: Oh, I hope so. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Neighbors. B. Husband and wife. C. Deliveryman and customer. 7. What happened to the woman’s package? A. It was picked up by her husband. B. It was left in the red storage box. C. It was stolen by a neighbor. 【答案】6. C 7. B 【解析】 【原文】W: Hello, I’m calling about a delivery to 98 Buckley road earlier today. The tracking information says my package was delivered but I can’t find it. M: I placed it in the box by the door. W: But there’s nothing inside. Oh, I hope it hasn’t been stolen. M: Was it a red box? W: Red box. Oh, I see what’s happened. We have both a black delivery box and a red storage box. It’s rubbish collection day and my husband must have left the red box outside before you came. Let me check the red one. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. Where did the woman go this morning? A. The man’s home. B. Kirby’s apartment. C. The doctor’s office. 9. What does the woman care about regarding the apartment? A. The outdoor space. B. The natural light. C. The privacy. 10. How does the woman sound at the end of the conversation? A. Surprised. B. Worried. C. Sorry. 【答案】8. C 9. B 10. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Sorry, I couldn’t come this morning. M: It’s OK. I know how busy Doctor Kirby is and your health really matters. W: Thanks for understanding. So how was the apartment? M: Great. I know you weren’t sure about basement apartments, but they have huge windows, so they’re not dark. W: That was my concern. M: Also, we have the chance to use the garden. W: Really? Is it private? M: Shared with the first floor. W: And inside? M: Two bedrooms, a living room and a bathroom. Besides, the kitchen is so well equipped, all for 700 dollars per month. W: Only 700 dollars? That can’t be right. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. What does the woman think of a one-page CV for the man? A. It’s suitable for his age group. B. It’s not ideal for his desired job. C. It’s too short for his experiences. 12. Which job attracts the man most? A. A restaurant job. B. A teaching job. C. A library job. 13. Why should the man write different CVs? A. To match different job requirements. B. To include all his volunteer work. C. To select the best one. 【答案】11. A 12. C 13. A 【解析】 【原文】M: What do you think of this? I’ve decided to get a summer job. W: Well, it’s clear and easy to read. But remember, a CV shouldn’t be longer than two pages. One page is ideal for someone your age. M: But how can I fit all my volunteer work on one page? There’s so much. W: You should only include things that are related to the specific job you’re applying for. So what kind of positions are you aiming for? M: But I’m really interested in this library position. W: Got it. For this one, you’d want to mention the time you spent teaching kids to read. But for a restaurant, your experience working in the soup kitchen is more appropriate. M: So that means I need to write different ones. W: Exactly. Interviewers want to see why you’re a perfect fit for their job, not just any job out there. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. What time is it now? A. At 3:30 p.m. B. At 4:00 p.m. C. At 6:00 p.m. 15. What will Ella do in the shoe room? A. Repair her old shoes. B. Design new shoe styles. C. Make new shoes fit better. 16. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a theater. B. In a restaurant. C. In a radio studio. 【答案】14. B 15. C 16. A 【解析】 【原文】M: Today I’m going to meet a professional dancer, Ella. Hello Ella, may I come in? W: Sure, I’m preparing for tonight’s performance. M: It doesn’t start until 7:30 PM, right? Why are you here 3 and a half hours early? W: There’s lots to do. I usually get my hair done before anything else and then I’ll have an early dinner. M: What do you eat? W: Tonight I’ll have whitefish with vegetables. M: So what else do you do before a show? W: At six PM, the whole company will warm up together in the practice room before makeup and costumes. But right now I need to head to our famous shoe room. M: Shoe room? W: Most professional dancers go through a pair every performance and then we’ll all spend about 20 minutes breaking them in, making them fit the way we like. M: Wow, no wonder you’re here early. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. Who might find it hard to stay still in a team? A. Those who love quiet roles. B. Those who prefer working alone. C. Those who enjoy taking the lead. 18. How can quiet teammates be encouraged to speak up? A. By asking them lots of questions. B. By giving them time and space. C. By praising their efforts. 19. What does “doing nothing” in teamwork demonstrate? A. Trust, respect, and patience. B. A desire for praise and recognition. C. A passive attitude and lack of interest. 20. What is the talk mainly about? A. The benefits of teamwork. B. The importance of team balance. C. The difficulties of leading a team. 【答案】17. C 18. B 19. A 20. B 【解析】 【原文】M: When thinking about teamwork, we usually tend to focus on the actions we take to ensure things run smoothly. However, there’s a thing every good teammate needs to master, knowing when to step back and do nothing. This can be difficult, especially for those who enjoy sharing ideas, taking charge or seeking praise and attention for their efforts. But sometimes the greatest contribution is simply to listen fully, allow others to take the lead in problem solving or remain silent to let quieter team members speak up. In these situations, doing nothing is thoughtful and shows trust, respect and patience. Good teamwork is about balance. It’s not just about what you do, but also when and why you do it. Respect means giving others space to learn, speak and grow at their own speed. By learning this balance we will not only work better together, but will also allow each unique person within the group to show what they can do and become their best selves. 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 Here are four newly released books from UNC Press, covering history, nature, music, and culture, with helpful reviews given by professional authors. INTREPID GIRLS The Complicated History of the Girl Scouts of the USA By Amy Erdman Farrell “This eye-opening account is the first history of the Girl Scouts from their birth in the 1910s to the early twenty-first century. The little attention paid to an organization that has offered extracurricular activities to more than fifty million American girls is hard to explain and even harder to accept. This book blends analysis and autobiographical reflection in an exemplary manner.” — Mischa Honeck, author of Our Frontier Is the World FREEDOM WAS IN SIGHT A Graphic History of Reconstruction in the Washington, D. C., Region By Kate Masur and Liz Clarke “An account… brings the history of Reconstruction to life with color, texture, and humanity. Never has Reconstruction been described in such a dynamic way. No longer is the history an abstraction. Here it leaps from the page. It breathes. It speaks. It haunts. It quakes. I can’t stop thinking about this book.” — Clint Smith, author of How the Word Is Passed THE LEGEND OF WYATT OUTLAW From Wyatt Outlaw’s Influence to Black Lives Matter By Sylvester Allen Jr. and Belle Boggs “A powerful recording of Wyatt Outlaw’s life and a much-needed solution to our long-accepted ignorance. You can’t depart from these pages without a deepened understanding of our imperfect ability to comprehend ourselves. North Carolina needs this book. I’m confident that, given the tenor (基调) of the times, the nation does as well.” — Gene R. Nichol, author of Lessons from North Carolina CUSTOM MADE WOMAN A Life in Traditional Music By Alice Gerrard “Gerrard has played a defining role in the evolution and transmission of American traditional music. Through stories of the many musicians who shaped her, personal reflections, and stunning photographs, Gerrard offers us a generous and first-hand view of her remarkable life at the forefront of the old-time music revival.” — Emily Hilliard, author of Making Our Future 21. Who wrote the book that covers the history of the Girl Scouts? A. Mischa Honeck. B. Clint Smith. C. Amy Erdman Farrell. D. Alice Gerrard. 22. What makes FREEDOM WAS IN SIGHT different according to Clint Smith? A. Vivid storytelling. B. Long historical span. C. Simple language. D. Focus on Washington, D. C. 23. THE LEGEND OF WYATT OUTLAW and CUSTOM MADE WOMAN both focus on _________. A. American music evolution B. Reconstruction history C. an influential figure D. a single-author perspective 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. C 【解析】 【导语】本文列举 UNC 出版社的四部新书，介绍书名、作者，并且引用专业作者的书评，点评每本书的内容和意义。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据INTREPID GIRLS部分“This eye-opening account is the first history of the Girl Scouts from their birth in the 1910s to the early twenty-first century. (这部令人大开眼界的著作，是首部记录女童子军从 20 世纪 10 年代诞生直至 21 世纪初发展历程的史书。)”和“By Amy Erdman Farrell(作者：艾米·厄德曼·法雷尔)”可知，讲述女童子军历史的书是Amy Erdman Farrell写的。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据FREEDOM WAS IN SIGHT部分“An account… brings the history of Reconstruction to life with color, texture, and humanity. Never has Reconstruction been described in such a dynamic way. (作品以丰富的史实、细腻的细节与人文视角，生动还原了美国重建时期的历史。从未有著作能以如此鲜活有力的方式来讲述重建时期这段历史。)”可知，在克林特・史密斯看来，《自由近在眼前》这本书的独特之处是生动的叙事手法。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据THE LEGEND OF WYATT OUTLAW部分“A powerful recording of Wyatt Outlaw’s life and a much-needed solution to our long-accepted ignorance. (这是一段关于怀亚特·奥特洛生平的精彩记录，也是一份亟需的解答，直面我们长久以来所接受的无知。)”和CUSTOM MADE WOMAN部分“Gerrard has played a defining role in the evolution and transmission of American traditional music. Through stories of the many musicians who shaped her, personal reflections, and stunning photographs, Gerrard offers us a generous and first-hand view of her remarkable life at the forefront of the old-time music revival. (杰勒德在美国传统音乐的发展与传承过程中起到了关键性作用。借助众多影响过她的音乐家的故事、个人感悟以及珍贵照片，杰勒德为我们呈现出第一手的丰富视角，带我们走进她身处老式音乐复兴浪潮前沿的不凡人生。)”可知，这两本书都聚焦于一位具有影响力的人物。 B With his singular blend of physical mastery and philosophical wisdom, legendary Chinese-American Kung Fu actor Bruce Lee is one of those rare cultural icons whose morals and appeal remain timeless, attracting generation after generation of devotees. In 1971, at the peak of his career, Lee delivered his most cited metaphor for the philosophy of Kung Fu: “Be water, my friend.” This idea, however, did not come easily — it was born from years of struggle and a moment of unexpected enlightenment. At thirteen, Lee began studying Wing Chun, a traditional Chinese martial art, under Master Yip Man. For four years, he trained intensely, yet he grew frustrated. No matter how hard he tried, he struggled to grasp what Yip Man called “the art of detachment” — the ability to flow naturally without forcing or resisting. The more Lee tried to control his movements, the more rigid they became. One day, after another unsuccessful practice, Yip Man sent him home with unusual instructions: “Don’t practice this week. Go home and think about it.” Lee spent days meditating but found no answers. Frustrated, he rented a boat and sailed alone on the sea. As his anger built up, he suddenly punched the water with all his strength. That moment changed everything. The water did not suffer hurt. He struck it again — still no damage. He tried to grasp a handful, but it slipped through his fingers. “This water, the softest substance in the world,” he later wrote, “only seemed weak. In reality, it could penetrate the hardest substance in the world.” Then a bird flew overhead, casting its reflection on the water. In that instant, Lee understood Yip Man’s teaching. Our thoughts and emotions, he realized, should pass like the bird’s reflection — present but not lingering, felt but not blocking our response. This revelation shaped Lee’s approach to martial arts and life. He quoted Lao Tzu’s ancient wisdom: “Nothing is weaker than water, but when it attacks something hard, nothing withstands it.” Water has no fixed shape — it adapts, flows, and overcomes. 24. How does Bruce Lee initially feel about “the art of detachment”? A. Resistant. B. Confused. C. Indifferent. D. Skeptical. 25. What does Lee’s interaction with water eventually reveal to him? A. The power of flexibility and resilience. B. The weakness of nature against human force. C. The importance of physical strength in fighting. D. The need to control one’s emotions completely. 26. What does the bird’s reflection on water symbolize in Lee’s understanding? A. The beauty of nature that inspires creativity. B. The importance of observing the world around us. C. The way emotions should pass through without sticking. D. The connection between humans and the natural world. 27. Which of the following scenes reflects Bruce Lee’s philosophy of “Be water”? A. A mountain stands firm through a violent storm. B. A martial artist forcefully overpowers an opponent. C. A student memorizes textbook answers before an exam. D. A dancer adjusts her movements flexibly to a new rhythm. 【答案】24. B 25. A 26. C 27. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲的是李小龙从习武的困境，到在海边顿悟，最终形成“像水一样”的武术与人生哲学的过程。 【24题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“At thirteen, Lee began studying Wing Chun, a traditional Chinese martial art, under Master Yip Man. For four years, he trained intensely, yet he grew frustrated. No matter how hard he tried, he struggled to grasp what Yip Man called “the art of detachment” — the ability to flow naturally without forcing or resisting.(十三岁时，李小龙拜叶问大师为师，开始学习中国传统武术咏春拳。他刻苦训练四年，内心却越发受挫。无论如何努力，他始终难以领会叶问所说的“超然之道”—— 顺势而为，不刻意强求、不刻意对抗的能力。)”可知，李小龙最初对“超然之道”感到困惑。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段““This water, the softest substance in the world,” he later wrote, “only seemed weak. In reality, it could penetrate the hardest substance in the world.”(“这水，世上最柔软的物质，”他后来写道，“看似软弱，实则能穿透世间最坚硬的东西。”)”可知，李小龙与水的接触最终让他领悟到柔韧与坚韧的力量。 【26题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Our thoughts and emotions, he realized, should pass like the bird’s reflection — present but not lingering, felt but not blocking our response.(他领悟到，人的思绪与情绪，应当如同飞鸟投在水面的倒影：存在过，但不停留；能够感知，却不会阻碍我们做出反应。)”可知，在李小龙的理解中，水面上飞鸟的倒影象征着情绪应当流淌而过，不滞留纠缠。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段““This water, the softest substance in the world,” he later wrote, “only seemed weak. In reality, it could penetrate the hardest substance in the world.”(“这水，世上最柔软的物质，”他后来写道，“看似软弱，实则能穿透世间最坚硬的东西。”)”和最后一段“He quoted Lao Tzu’s ancient wisdom: “Nothing is weaker than water, but when it attacks something hard, nothing withstands it.” Water has no fixed shape — it adapts, flows, and overcomes.(他引用老子的古老智慧：“天下莫柔弱于水，而攻坚强者莫之能胜。”水没有固定形态，它顺势适应、奔流不息、克敌制胜。)”可知，“Be water”哲学强调灵活适应、不抗拒。舞者随新节奏灵活调整动作，正是这种适应性的体现。 C The image of a sheepdog controlling a chaotic group of sheep with intense stares is a familiar one. However, a recent study reveals that the secret to their success, particularly with small, unpredictable groups, lies not in force, but in making full use of the sheep’s own indecisiveness. This biological strategy is now inspiring a revolutionary algorithm (算法) for managing “noisy” groups of robots. For sheepdogs, managing a large group is relatively straightforward; the safety of numbers creates predictable, collective movement. The true test of skill comes in the century-old tradition of sheepdog contests, where a dog must guide only four or five sheep. In these small groups, individual personalities dominate. Without the comfort of the crowd, each sheep constantly and randomly switches between “follow” and “run away” and quickly breaks their formation. This randomness makes small flocks significantly more difficult to control. Researchers, after analyzing countless YouTube videos and consulting with shepherds, found out the sheepdog’s strategy. The dog simply waits for all the sheep to face the right direction, then instantly chases them to get them moving. When the sheep break formation again, the dog pauses and waits for the next moment when they all face the same way. This elegant approach turns an apparent obstacle — the sheep’s indecisiveness — into a tool. Instead of fighting the noisy sheep group, the dog uses it. This principle is now built into a robot algorithm called the “Indecisive Swarm Algorithm.” Each robot keeps switching between listening to a human controller and copying the robots next to it. Old methods either make all robots follow one leader, or make them copy the average of everyone’s movements. If the leader messes up, the whole group messes up. If you average movements, different directions cancel each other out. Both weaken the controller’s commands. The new way avoids both problems. The research has big potential beyond farming. It could help handle self-driving cars, drone swarms, and AI agents. “A little ‘Indecisiveness’ stops the group from jamming up and makes it more adaptable,” says computer scientist Ted Pavlic. This challenges the old idea that randomness is a problem, showing instead that it can be a useful tool for better group control. 28. What does the finding of the recent study inspire scientists to develop? A. A control system for managing sheep groups. B. A method to manage a single robot effectively. C. A strategy to eliminate noisiness in robot groups. D. A new algorithm for robot group control. 29. What is the sheepdog’s key strategy for controlling a small group? A. Constantly chasing them to keep the movement. B. Taking advantage of the sheep’s random changes. C. Using force to fight the sheep’s indecisiveness. D. Keeping all the sheep in a fixed formation. 30. How does the “Indecisive Swarm Algorithm” improve robot control? A. By reducing randomness among a group of robots. B. By having robots follow a shared human controller. C. By enabling robots to shift their source of guidance. D. By preventing robots from copying others’ movements. 31. What is the best title for the text? A. Randomness: A Key to Better Group Control B. Sheepdogs: A New Blueprint for Robot Design C. Sheepdogs’ Strategy: A Lost Art for Modern Technology D. Indecisiveness: A Problem to Be Overcome in Robotics 【答案】28. D 29. B 30. C 31. A 【解析】 【导语】文章介绍了研究发现牧羊犬不靠武力，而是利用羊群自身的摇摆犹豫控制小群羊；受此启发科学家研发“犹豫群体算法”，证明随机性可以成为群体控制的有利工具，可应用于自动驾驶、无人机集群等领域。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“This biological strategy is now inspiring a revolutionary algorithm for managing ‘noisy’ groups of robots. (如今，这种生物策略启发科学家研发出一种革新性算法，用来管控‘行为混乱’的机器人群体。)”可知，这项最新研究的发现启发科学家研发出一种用于机器人群体控制的新算法。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“However, a recent study reveals that the secret to their success, particularly with small, unpredictable groups, lies not in force, but in making full use of the sheep’s own indecisiveness. (然而，近期一项研究表明，牧羊犬成功管控羊群（尤其是规模小、行为不可预测的羊群）的秘诀，不在于武力，而在于充分利用绵羊自身犹豫不决的特性。)”、第二段中“The dog simply waits for all the sheep to face the right direction, then instantly chases them to get them moving. When the sheep break formation again, the dog pauses and waits for the next moment when they all face the same way. (牧羊犬只是静静等待所有绵羊朝向同一个方向，然后立刻驱赶，让羊群行动起来。当羊群再次打乱队形，牧羊犬就停下，等待下一次所有羊朝向一致的时机。)”及第三段中“This elegant approach turns an apparent obstacle — the sheep’s indecisiveness — into a tool. Instead of fighting the noisy sheep group, the dog uses it. (这套巧妙的方法把看似的阻碍 —— 绵羊的犹豫不决，变成了工具。牧羊犬并非去对抗混乱的羊群，而是加以利用。)”可知，牧羊犬控制小群羊的核心策略是把羊的犹豫不决、随机切换状态这个看似障碍的特点转化为工具，利用羊的随机变化规律行动。 【30题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“This principle is now built into a robot algorithm called the ‘Indecisive Swarm Algorithm.’ Each robot keeps switching between listening to a human controller and copying the robots next to it. (这一原理被编入一种叫作‘犹豫群体算法’的机器人程序。每台机器人会不断切换模式：时而听从人类控制器指令，时而模仿身旁其他机器人。)”可知，“犹豫群体算法”通过让机器人可以切换指令来源来优化机器人控制。 【31题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“The research has big potential beyond farming. It could help handle self-driving cars, drone swarms, and AI agents. ‘A little ‘Indecisiveness’ stops the group from jamming up and makes it more adaptable,’ says computer scientist Ted Pavlic. This challenges the old idea that randomness is a problem, showing instead that it can be a useful tool for better group control. (这项研究的应用潜力远不止畜牧业。它可以用于自动驾驶汽车、无人机集群以及人工智能智能体。计算机科学家泰德・帕夫利奇表示：‘适度的‘犹豫’能够避免群体陷入拥堵，让群体适应性变得更强。’这颠覆了人们过去的固有观念：随机性并非麻烦，反而可以成为实现更优群体控制的有效工具。)”并结合全文可知，文章的核心是研究发现牧羊犬利用羊群的摇摆、随机特性，衍生出新机器人算法，以往被视作问题的随机性，反而可以成为实现更优群体控制的有效工具，A选项“Randomness: A Key to Better Group Control (随机性：实现更好群体控制的关键)”能概括文章核心，适合作为标题。 D When you are pregnant, everything changes. The common belief is that hormonal (激素的) chaos during pregnancy fades after childbirth, and your brain returns to its former state. New research proves this wrong: pregnancy remodels the brain permanently, and these shifts apply to fathers as well as birth mothers. What used to be laughed at as “mum brain” — forgetfulness paired with sharp sensitivity to babies — is now recognised as precise, long-term neural (神经的) adaptation that shapes empathy, memory and even dementia (痴呆) risk in later life. A series of long-term scans, including one tracking women from pre-conception (孕前) to two years after delivery, reveal dramatic grey matter loss across dozens of brain regions during pregnancy. This is not brain damage, but targeted optimization. The brain cuts unnecessary neural links to strengthen circuits linked to self-reflection, childcare awareness and threat detection. The bigger the structural change in this self-focused network, the stronger the emotional bond a mother builds with her baby. New parents may misplace keys yet instantly catch tiny shifts in a baby’s breathing or mood, as the brain prioritises all signals related to their child. Fathers undergo noticeable brain changes after having kids. Research proves men’s grey matter reduces after childbirth, with greater shifts in dads taking more care of babies. Those regularly feeding, comforting and playing with kids show brain activity nearly identical to new mothers. Such neural changes can endure for a lifetime. Related grey matter reduction remains detectable six years post-childbirth, and elderly parents in their 70s hold unique brain structures unlike childless people. Parenthood creates cognitive reserve to slow brain ageing: constant multitasking and skill learning train the brain like mastering a musical instrument or a foreign language, lowering dementia risks. Yet this protection follows a U-shaped trend; people with no or over three children face higher dementia chances, affected by education, income and other factors. Besides, fetal (胎儿的) cells settle in mothers’ brains to repair neural tissue, and fewer such cells link to Alzheimer’s. Though parenting cannot stop cognitive decline completely, it leaves permanent biological traces on both parents’ brains. 32. What do people traditionally assume about pregnancy’s influence on the brain? A. It affects parents’ sensitivity permanently. B. It leads to severe neural brain damage. C. It applies equally to parents of all ages. D. It dies down gradually as kids grow up. 33. What does the underlined word in Para. 2 mean? A. Treatment. B. Limitation. C. Adjustment. D. Identification. 34. Which statement can be inferred from Para. 3? A. Grey matter shrinkage occurs six years after childbirth. B. Caregiving dads share similar brain activity with mothers. C. Parenthood’s cognitive reserve contributes to dementia risks. D. Elderly parents resemble child-free seniors in brain structures. 35. Why does the author mention the U-shaped trend? A. To prove other lifestyle factors determine neural changes. B. To call on people to have children but no more than three. C. To show the brain-protective effect of parenting has limits. D. To explain the major cause of Alzheimer’s disease is children. 【答案】32. D 33. C 34. B 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍一项新研究发现怀孕生育会给父母双方的大脑带来永久性改变，不只是产妇，父亲同样会发生大脑层面的变化。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“The common belief is that hormonal (激素的) chaos during pregnancy fades after childbirth, and your brain returns to its former state.(普遍观点认为，孕期体内激素紊乱的状况会在分娩后消失，大脑也会恢复到从前的状态。)”可知，人们传统上认为怀孕对大脑的影响会随着孩子长大逐渐消失。 【33题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段“The brain cuts unnecessary neural links to strengthen circuits linked to self-reflection, childcare awareness and threat detection.(大脑会删减不必要的神经连接，以此强化与自我反思、育儿意识、危险感知相关的神经回路。)”可知，大脑会为育儿做出调节，故猜测划线词optimization的意思是“优化”，和adjustment(调节)意思相近。 【34题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Those regularly feeding, comforting and playing with kids show brain activity nearly identical to new mothers.(那些经常给孩子喂奶、安抚孩子、陪孩子玩耍的父亲，其大脑活动几乎和新手母亲别无二致。)”可知，参与照料孩子的父亲和母亲有着相似的大脑活动。 【35题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“people with no or over three children face higher dementia chances, affected by education, income and other factors. Besides, fetal (胎儿的) cells settle in mothers’ brains to repair neural tissue, and fewer such cells link to Alzheimer’s.(没有孩子，或是生育超过三个孩子的人群，痴呆患病概率更高，同时还会受教育水平、收入以及其他因素影响。此外，胎儿细胞会留存在母亲的大脑中，修复神经组织，而这类细胞与阿尔茨海默病的关联较少。)”可知，作者提及U型趋势的目的是表明为人父母对大脑的保护作用存在局限性。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 It’s the end of a long day, and you’ve just sat down on your couch to watch some TV and unwind. Do you dive into a new show, or do you rewatch episodes of Friends, even though you’ve seen every episode multiple times? If you find yourself choosing your favorite old shows over and over again — especially when you’re stressed — you’re not alone. ____36____. They’re predictable Our brains prefer familiarity and consistency because it helps us feel safe. “Rewatching favorite shows provides exactly that experience; we know the characters, the storyline, and what will happen,” says therapist Lauren Freymuth. ____37____. Entering a predictable world, like the one in Friends, is far more soothing than facing unexpected twists. They’re nostalgic (怀旧的) Rewatching a familiar show can be deeply comforting because of the nostalgia factor. It brings you back to the time in your life when you first watched it. If the show is from a particularly happy period, those warm memories become wrapped up with the show. ____38____. ____39____ Most of us are constantly thinking about a million different things at once. A new show requires us to pay close attention and use more brain power. Familiar shows, however, demand less mental effort, allowing us to truly unwind. “Escaping into a predictable narrative can be incredibly comforting when your mind is exhausted,” says psychologist Patricia Dixon. They help us feel less alone ____40____. As we get to know these characters over the years, they can feel familiar — like we’re spending time with an old friend. We may also see ourselves in these characters. “The characters and storylines often resonate with our own experiences, creating a sense of relatability,” Dixon says. A. They give our brain a break B. They help us have more brain power C. There’s real science behind the habit D. This reconnection helps when we feel lost or disconnected E. Rewatching shows can give us a lasting sense of belonging F. Many of us find comfort in rewatching our favorite TV shows G. We won’t be caught off guard by sudden plot or emotional surprises 【答案】36. C 37. G 38. D 39. A 40. E 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍人们压力大时反复回看经典老剧的习惯，并从剧情可预测、自带怀旧感、放松大脑、缓解孤独四个方面科学解释该习惯背后的原因。 【36题详解】 上文“If you find yourself choosing your favorite old shows over and over again — especially when you’re stressed — you’re not alone.(如果你发现自己总是反复回看最喜欢的老剧，尤其是在压力大的时候，你并不孤单)”提出很多人都有回看老剧的习惯，C选项“There’s real science behind the habit.(这一习惯背后有真正的科学依据)”承接上文现象，引出下文多方面的科学原理分析，起到承上启下的作用，上下文语意连贯。 【37题详解】 上文““Rewatching favorite shows provides exactly that experience; we know the characters, the storyline, and what will happen,” says therapist Lauren Freymuth.(治疗师劳伦·弗赖穆特说：“回看喜欢的剧集恰好能带来这种体验；我们了解剧中的人物、故事情节以及后续发展”)”指出老剧剧情已知、可预判，G选项“We won’t be caught off guard by sudden plot or emotional surprises.(我们不会被突如其来的剧情或情感意外弄得措手不及)”承接上文，具体解释剧情可预测带来的感受；下文“Entering a predictable world, like the one in Friends, is far more soothing than facing unexpected twists.(进入《老友记》这类可预判的世界，远比面对未知的剧情转折更让人安心)”与G选项呼应，逻辑衔接紧密。 【38题详解】 上文“If the show is from a particularly happy period, those warm memories become wrapped up with the show.(如果这部剧源自人生中一段格外快乐的时光，那些温暖的回忆就会与这部剧紧密相连)”阐述老剧承载美好回忆、自带怀旧属性，D选项“This reconnection helps when we feel lost or disconnected.(当我们感到迷茫、疏离时，这种情感联结能带来慰藉)”承接上文，说明怀旧回忆带来的积极作用，贴合本段怀旧慰藉的核心主旨，上下文语意连贯。 【39题详解】 设空处为段落小标题，需概括本段内容。下文“A new show requires us to pay close attention and use more brain power. Familiar shows, however, demand less mental effort, allowing us to truly unwind.(新剧集需要我们集中注意力、耗费更多脑力，而熟悉的剧集无需消耗过多心力，能让我们真正放松)”主要讲述回看老剧可以减少脑力消耗、放松大脑。A选项“They give our brain a break.(它们能让大脑得到休息)”概括本段核心内容，贴合段落主旨。 【40题详解】 本段小标题为“They help us feel less alone(它们帮助我们减少孤独感)”，下文“As we get to know these characters over the years, they can feel familiar — like we’re spending time with an old friend.(多年来我们熟悉这些角色，它们会让人倍感亲切，如同老友相伴)”解释老剧角色能缓解孤独，E选项“Rewatching shows can give us a lasting sense of belonging.(回看剧集能给我们持久的归属感)”总领本段内容，点明回看老剧缓解孤独的核心原因，与段落主旨高度契合，上下文衔接自然。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Reporters worldwide spoke highly of a thrilling World Cup match between defending champion Argentina and Cape Verde (佛得角). Few people had ____41____ that the tiny island nation would stage such an amazing surprise in the knockout (淘汰赛) stage. Before the match, data showed Argentina held an overwhelming ____42____, with an 89 percent winning probability. Most fans firmly believed Argentina would easily defeat the ____43____ team and advance smoothly. The game, however, went totally beyond expectations. Messi gave Argentina an early ____44____ in the 29th minute, seemingly securing an easy win. However, Cape Verde’s players never ____45____. With solid teamwork and strict strategy, they ____46____ so much energy on the field that Cape Verde equalized twice, pushing the strong champion into extra time. Their goalkeeper made numerous brilliant ____47____, blocking Messi’s threatening shots repeatedly and stopping the team from being ____48____ easily. Over 120 minutes, Argentina failed to gain absolute ____49____ of the game. Though they won 3-2 via an opponent’s own goal, the victory was far from ____50____. The media pointed out Argentina exposed obvious ____51____ in midfield coordination and defense. Despite the ____52____ loss, Cape Verde earned global fame and respect. Made up of players from ordinary leagues, the team, delivering brilliant performances, fully ____53____ the truth that football is not merely about star power or market value. True sports spirit lies in never ____54____ oneself to fate. This inspiring underdog story has touched millions, reminding the world that courage and unity can always ____55____ miracles on the global sports stage. 41. A. doubted B. expected C. promised D. regretted 42. A. trend B. burden C. challenge D. advantage 43. A. newly-founded B. well-established C. little-known D. well-known 44. A. lead B. lesson C. reward D. warning 45. A. sorrowed B. fled C. retired D. yielded 46. A. wasted B. reserved C. donated D. poured 47. A. decisions B. saves C. changes D. attempts 48. A. beaten B. cheated C. ignored D. observed 49. A. defense B. control C. awareness D. presence 50. A. modest B. formal C. convincing D. temporary 51. A. weaknesses B. secrets C. strengths D. features 52. A. heavy B. narrow C. permanent D. sudden 53. A. go through B. call for C. bring out D. cover up 54. A. adapting B. resigning C. turning D. reacting 55. A. assess B. possess C. witness D. create 【答案】41. B 42. D 43. C 44. A 45. D 46. D 47. B 48. A 49. B 50. C 51. A 52. B 53. C 54. B 55. D 【解析】 【导语】文章讲述了世界杯上名不见经传的佛得角队顽强对抗夺冠热门阿根廷队，虽惜败却赢得世界尊重，诠释了真正的体育精神在于勇气与拼搏。 【41题详解】 考查动词。句意：几乎没有人预料到，这个小岛国能够在淘汰赛阶段上演如此惊人的逆袭。A. doubted怀疑；B. expected预料；C. promised承诺；D. regretted后悔。根据空后的“the tiny island nation would stage such an amazing surprise”可知，这件事是出乎人们意料的，说明几乎没人预料到这个小岛国在淘汰赛打出惊人表现。 【42题详解】 考查名词。句意：比赛之前，数据显示阿根廷占据压倒性优势，胜率达到89%。A. trend趋势；B. burden负担；C. challenge挑战；D. advantage优势。根据空后的“with an 89 percent winning probability”可知，胜率高达89%，说明阿根廷占据压倒性优势。 【43题详解】 考查形容词。句意：大多数球迷坚信阿根廷会轻松击败这支名不见经传的队伍，顺利晋级。A. newly-founded新成立的；B. well-established地位稳固的；C. little-known鲜为人知的；D. well-known著名的。根据第一段中“the tiny island nation”可知，佛得角是个小岛国，因此这支队伍不被大众熟知。 【44题详解】 考查名词。句意：第29分钟，梅西帮助阿根廷早早取得领先，看似锁定了一场轻松的胜利。A. lead领先；B. lesson教训；C. reward回报；D. warning警告。根据后文“seemingly securing an easy win”可知，看似要轻松赢得比赛，因此此处表示梅西进球，帮助球队取得早早领先。 【45题详解】 考查动词。句意：然而，佛得角的球员们从未屈服。A. sorrowed悲伤；B. fled逃跑；C. retired退休；D. yielded屈服。根据前文“seemingly securing an easy win”可知，看似阿根廷要轻松赢得比赛，however表转折，故推测佛得角队员没有放弃、没有屈服。 【46题详解】 考查动词。句意：凭借扎实的团队配合与严谨的战术，他们在场上倾注了巨大的精力，佛得角两度扳平比分，将强大的冠军队伍拖入加时赛。A. wasted浪费；B. reserved预留；C. donated捐赠；D. poured倾注。根据空后的“so much energy on the field that Cape Verde equalized twice, pushing the strong champion into extra time.”可知，队员拼尽全力，两度扳平比分，说明他们在赛场上倾注了巨大的精力。 【47题详解】 考查名词。句意：他们的守门员完成多次精彩扑救，一次次挡出梅西极具威胁的射门，阻止本方球队轻易被击败。A. decisions决定；B. saves扑救；C. changes改变；D. attempts尝试。根据空后的“blocking Messi’s threatening shots repeatedly”可知，守门员阻挡梅西射门，说明守门员做出了多次精彩扑救。 【48题详解】 考查动词。句意：他们的守门员完成多次精彩扑救，一次次挡出梅西极具威胁的射门，阻止本方球队轻易被击败。A. beaten打败；B. cheated欺骗；C. ignored忽视；D. observed观察。根据空前的“Their goalkeeper made numerous brilliant ________, blocking Messi’s threatening shots repeatedly”可知，守门员阻挡梅西射门，目的就是阻止本方球队被击败。 【49题详解】 考查名词。句意：在120多分钟的比赛时间里，阿根廷始终没能完全掌控比赛局势。A. defense防御；B. control控制；C. awareness意识；D. presence存在。根据前文“Cape Verde equalized twice, pushing the strong champion into extra time.”可知，佛得角两度扳平比分，把比赛拖入加时赛，说明阿根廷始终无法完全掌控比赛。 【50题详解】 考查形容词。句意：尽管依靠对手的乌龙球以3比2取胜，但这场胜利完全没有说服力。A. modest谦虚的；B. formal正式的；C. convincing有说服力的；D. temporary临时的。根据前文“Though they won 3-2 via an opponent’s own goal”可知，Though表示让步，虽然赢球，但是依靠对手乌龙球才险胜，这场胜利没有说服力。 【51题详解】 考查名词。句意：媒体指出，阿根廷在中场配合以及防守方面暴露出明显的短板。A. weaknesses弱点；B. secrets秘密；C. strengths长处；D. features特征。根据第三段中“Cape Verde equalized twice, pushing the strong champion into extra time.”及前文“Though they won 3-2 via an opponent’s own goal”可知，比赛过程很激烈，阿根廷虽然赢球，但是依靠对手乌龙球才险胜，因此媒体指出阿根廷在中场配合和防守方面暴露了明显的弱点。 【52题详解】 考查形容词。句意：尽管惜败，佛得角收获了全世界的关注与尊重。A. heavy沉重的；B. narrow勉强的；C. permanent永久的；D. sudden突然的。根据前文“Though they won 3-2 via an opponent’s own goal”可知，佛得角只是小比分惜败，narrow loss是固定常用表达，表示“惜败、微弱差距落败”。 【53题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：这支队伍的球员都来自普通联赛，他们打出精彩表现，充分揭示了一个道理：足球不只是球星影响力或是市场价值。A. go through经历；B. call for需要；C. bring out使显现；D. cover up掩盖。根据空前的“Made up of players from ordinary leagues, the team, delivering brilliant performances”可知，这支队伍的球员都来自普通联赛，他们的出色表现充分使一个道理显现：足球不只是和球星影响力或市场价值有关。 【54题详解】 考查动词。句意：真正的体育精神在于永远不要向命运屈服。A. adapting适应；B. resigning顺从；C. turning转向；D. reacting反应。根据后文“This inspiring underdog story has touched millions”并结合全文可知，文章在讲弱者顽强拼搏的精神，真正体育精神就是绝不向命运低头，固定搭配resign oneself to fate是常用短语，意为“向命运屈服、听天由命”。 【55题详解】 考查动词。句意：这个鼓舞人心的弱者逆袭故事打动了无数人，向世界昭示：勇气与团结总能在世界体育舞台上创造奇迹。A. assess评估；B. possess拥有；C. witness见证；D. create创造。根据第一段中“the tiny island nation would stage such an amazing surprise in the knockout stage.”并结合全文可知，文章讲述了世界杯上名不见经传的佛得角队顽强对抗夺冠热门阿根廷队，虽惜败却赢得世界尊重，这个弱者逆袭的故事说明勇气和团结总能在体育舞台上创造奇迹，create miracles符合全文励志的主题。 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。 Weidu Bookshop opened in London in 2024, not to make a grand statement about cultural exchange, but to solve a simpler problem: the scarcity of Chinese books in Britain. Since moving to the UK in 2016, Lyu Shasha had often returned from trips to China, with Chinese books ____56____ (pack) into her suitcase. The longer she lived abroad, the more she felt their ____57____ (absent). Britain has no shortage of bookshops or public reading culture, but for readers seeking carefully selected Chinese-language books, the ____58____ (shelf) stocked with such titles are limited. Lyu spent months selecting every title by hand, deliberately ____59____ (leave) out market-driven bestsellers in favor of works that might better represent Chinese literary taste. “In an age of information overload, what is ____60____ (true) scarce is not information but taste,” she said. The selections ranged from classical poetry and history books adapted for young readers ____61____ the Chinese-language Harry Potter series. Running a bookstore from thousands of miles away is never easy. On rare occasions, a package goes missing in delivery and each loss is ____62____ blow — Lyu admits that losing one, or knowing it might just sit somewhere unread, especially ____63____ (hurt). What surprised Lyu most was that the shop’s reach extended far beyond the Chinese community. A British man browsed so quietly that she assumed he could not read Chinese, ____64____ he turned out to be reading advanced literature. Lyu never set out to build a cultural bridge, yet the small encounters have added up, quietly transforming a niche bookstore into ____65____, against all expectations, has become a genuine meeting point for cross-cultural dialogue. 【答案】56. packed 57. absence 58. shelves 59. leaving 60. truly 61. to 62. a 63. hurts 64. but 65. what 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了吕莎莎（音译）在伦敦开办唯度中文书店的背景、选书理念、经营遇到的困难，以及这家小众书店意外成为跨文化交流对话站点的故事。 【56题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：自2016年移居英国以来，吕莎莎每次从中国旅行回来，行李箱里都塞满了中文书籍。此处是“with+宾语+宾补”的复合结构，Chinese books和动词pack之间是逻辑上的被动关系，需用过去分词作宾补。 【57题详解】 考查名词。句意：她在国外生活得越久，就越能感受到这些中文书籍的缺失。空前是形容词性物主代词their，后面需接名词作felt的宾语，absent的名词形式是absence。 【58题详解】 考查名词的数。句意：英国并不缺少书店或公共阅读文化，但对于想要寻找精心挑选的中文书籍的读者来说，陈列这类书籍的书架十分有限。空后的系动词是are，说明主语是复数名词，shelf的复数形式是shelves。 【59题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：吕莎莎花了数月时间亲手挑选每一本书，刻意不选迎合市场的畅销书，转而选择更能代表中国文学品味的作品。此处作伴随状语，逻辑主语Lyu和动词leave out之间是主动关系，需用现在分词形式。 【60题详解】 考查副词。句意：她说：“在这个信息过载的时代，真正稀缺的不是信息，而是品味。”此处需要副词修饰形容词scarce，true的副词形式是truly。 【61题详解】 考查介词。句意：选书范围涵盖了适合青少年阅读的古典诗歌和历史改编读物，以及中文版《哈利·波特》系列丛书。此处是固定搭配range from...to...，表示“范围从……到……”。 【62题详解】 考查冠词。句意：极少数情况下，包裹会在配送途中丢失，每一次损失都是一次打击。此处blow是可数名词，意为“打击”，表示泛指“一次打击”，blow发音以辅音音素开头，需用不定冠词a。 【63题详解】 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：吕莎莎承认丢失一个包裹，或者想到它可能就躺在某个地方无人翻阅，尤其让人难受。句子主语是动名词短语losing one, or knowing it might just sit somewhere unread，描述的是客观情况，谓语动词用一般现在时的第三人称单数形式。 【64题详解】 考查连词。句意：有一位英国男士安静地浏览书籍，吕莎莎原本以为他看不懂中文，但结果发现他正在读高级文学作品。分析前后分句逻辑关系，此处是转折关系，需用转折连词but。 【65题详解】 考查名词性从句。句意：吕莎莎从未打算搭建一座文化桥梁，但这些小小的相遇不断累积，悄无声息地将这家小众书店转变成了一个完全超出预期的、真正的跨文化对话交汇点。介词into后面是宾语从句，从句中缺少主语，表示“……的事物”，需用连接代词what。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66. 请你以高三学生的身份写一篇短文向校英文报“A Letter to Freshmen”栏目投稿，结合自己近两年的高中生活实际经验，给高一新生提供学习方法、生活方式或人际关系方面的建议，内容包括： 1. 给出其中一个方面的建议；2. 说明原因。 注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Mr. or Ms. Freshman, Welcome to your new stage of life. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Your Friend from Grade 12 【答案】One possible version: Dear Mr. or Ms. Freshman, Welcome to your new stage of life. I still remember my first week of Grade 10 — excited but lost. If I could give you just one piece of advice, it would be this: develop a steady daily review habit. In my first semester, I crammed before exams like in junior high. By mid-term, the workload overwhelmed me, and my grades dropped. That forced me to change. I started spending 30 minutes each evening reviewing lessons. Within a month, things improved, not because I was studying more, but because I was studying steadily. Now, two years later, this habit has carried me through tough times without panic. Start small, but start now. Consistency beats intensity. Your Friend from Grade 12 【解析】 【导语】题目要求学生以高三学生的身份，向校英文报投稿，需结合自己近两年的高中生活实际经验，任选学习方法、生活方式或人际关系一个方面，给出具体建议，并说明原因。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 兴奋的：excited → thrilled, exhilarated 培养：develop → cultivate, foster 强迫某人做某事：force sb. to do → compel sb. to do 击败：beat→ defeat, vanquish 2. 句式拓展 并列句变复合句 原句：By mid-term, the workload overwhelmed me, and my grades dropped. 拓展句：The workload overwhelmed me so much by mid-term that my grades dropped. 【点睛】[高分句型1] If I could give you just one piece of advice, it would be this: develop a steady daily review habit. (运用了If引导条件状语从句) [高分句型2] Within a month, things improved, not because I was studying more, but because I was studying steadily. (运用了两个because引导的原因状语从句，使用“not...but...”连接) 第二节（满分25分） 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 As someone who always enjoyed gardening, I volunteered to help manage a small woodland during my summer break. I arrived early in the summer, before most wildflowers had bloomed. Seeing what I thought was an overgrown patch (小块土地) of weeds in an open land, I sprayed herbicide (除草剂), pulled out every plant I didn’t recognize, and cut back the surrounding trees to make the place look “tidy.” The following summer, I returned. The “weeds” I had destroyed had grown back around the edges where I hadn’t sprayed — and they were stunning. Bright orange flowers, tall purple spikes, delicate white blooms — plants I had never seen before. I knelt down, confused. Old Man Thompson, who had lived next door for seventy years, hobbled over. He looked at the flowers, then at me, his eyes soft but sad. “Those used to cover this whole patch,” he said quietly. “They held the soil together. My wife used to say, ‘Take care of the flowers, and they’ll take care of the land.’ She picked a handful every summer before she passed.” He paused, then patted my shoulder. “You didn’t know. But without them, this place isn’t the same.” That night, I lay on my bed, his words echoing in my ears. I pulled out my phone and searched for every plant I could remember. I learned their names: butterfly weed, blazing star, prairie clover. I learned they were native, precious, and increasingly rare. I ordered a shovel (铲子), a packet of mixed native seeds online, along with an old field guide that a forum had recommended. I also copied the planting instructions into my notebook. As I flipped through the guide when it arrived, one sentence caught my eye: “Native plants are the land itself. Lose them, and you lose the place.” I had thought I was just cleaning up. But I had been erasing something that had held this ground together for longer than I could imagine. I didn’t know if I could bring it back. But I had seeds. And I had all summer. 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。 I walked back to the patch the next morning — this time not with herbicide. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The next summer, I hurried to the patch and found an old man there, lost in the blossoms. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 I walked back to the patch the next morning — this time not with herbicide. Slung over my shoulder were the seeds, a hand shovel, and a notebook filled with plant information I had searched overnight. Guilt weighing heavily on my heart, I knelt down, loosened compacted earth with my small shovel and scattered native seeds evenly. Determined to make up for my stupid mistake, I returned every dawn — watering gently and watching tiny green shoots push upward. By the time my summer break ended, the patch was dotted with fragile seedlings. I packed my bags with a heavy heart, leaving behind only hope and a whispered promise to the land. The next summer, I hurried to the patch and found an old man there, lost in the blossoms. The patch had transformed — orange and purple waves swaying, bees diving into every bloom, the air thick with wild sweetness. He knelt among them, fingers tracing a petal as if reading a letter. He looked up excitedly, eyes wet, and whispered, “You brought them back.” I opened my mouth, but no words came. Seeing the sea of blossoms and the old man’s glistening eyes, I felt a weight lift off my shoulders. Suddenly the guide’s words came back to me: “Native plants are the land itself.” I had erased them once. Now I was learning that true care is not about blind tidiness — it is about listening to nature and mending what we broke. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述作者暑假志愿打理林地，误把本土野花当作杂草清除。次年他发现被除掉的野花在边角重新绽放，邻居汤普森老人告知这些野花的价值与往事。作者查阅资料，了解到这些珍稀本土植物的重要性，决心播种修复这片土地。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容可知，本段可以写作者心怀愧疚，来到林地播撒本土种子，每日悉心照料。假期结束时，地里长出幼苗，他满怀希望许下承诺。 ②由第二段首句内容可知，本段可以写来年夏天，作者看到野花重现，老人深受触动。作者感悟到真正的爱护不是盲目修整，而是修复自然。 2.续写线索：作者心怀愧疚——播撒本土种子——悉心照料——野花重现——老人深受触动——作者感悟 3.词类激活： 行为类： ①低声说：whisper/murmur ②看见：see/spot/catch sight of 情绪类： ①懊悔：guilt/remorse/regret ②高兴地：excitedly/happily/in delight 【点睛】【高分句型1】Guilt weighing heavily on my heart, I knelt down, loosened compacted earth with my small shovel and scattered native seeds evenly. (运用了独立主格结构) 【高分句型2】Now I was learning that true care is not about blind tidiness — it is about listening to nature and mending what we broke.(分别运用了that和what引导的宾语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $英语听力模拟试题第一节听下面五段录音，每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。听下面的录音，回答第一小题。i've caught a cold and my head is killing me. You should have some medicine. I can't . stand medicine. I've been resting in drinking water all day. I've thought a cold and my head is killing me. You should . have some medicine. I can't . stand medicine. I've been resting in drinking water all day. 听下面的录音，回答第二小题。So i'll talk about the famous figures, early life and his rise in leadership. Then you'll cover the part about his journeys. Okay, look, i've drawn some colorful maps to break up my slides. So i'll talk . about the famous figures, early life and his rise in leadership. Then you'll cover the part about his journeys. Okay, look, i've drawn some colorful maps to brighten up my slides. 听下面的录音，回答第三小题。The train has been delayed. Oh no. If we don't arrive in link caster by three thirty five PM, we won't catch our connection. yeah. We can get on the next train, but we will lose our booked seats. The train has been delayed. Oh no. If we don't arrive in link caster by three thirty five PM, we won't catch our . connection. yeah. We can get on the next train, but we'll lose our booked seats. 听下面的录音，回答第四小题。That pork was delicious. Shall I put these dirty dishes in the kitchen? Okay, but they'll have to wait until tomorrow. I must finish writing this . report tonight. I can take care of them. That pork was delicious. Shall I put these dirty dishes in the kitchen? Okay, but they'll have to wait until tomorrow. I must finish writing this . report tonight. I can take care of them. 听下面的录音，回答第五小题。i hate this weather. I start sweating the moment I step outside. There are no clouds in the sky. I've heard a rainstorm is coming this weekend. Oh, I hope so. I hate this weather. I start sweating the moment I step outside. There are no clouds in the sky. I've heard a rainstorm is coming this weekend. Oh, I hope so. 第一节到此结束，第二节听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟，听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间，每段录音播放两遍。听下面的录音，回答第六和第七小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Hello, i'm calling about a delivery to ninety eight bucky road earlier today. The tracking information says my package was delivered. but I can't find IT. I placed in the box by the door. but there's nothing inside. Oh, I hope IT hasn't been stolen. Was IT a red box? Red box? Oh, I see what happened. We have both a black delivery box and a red storage box. It's rubbish collection day, and my husband must have left the red box outside before you came. Let me check the red one. Hello, i'm calling about a delivery to ninety eight bucky road earlier today. The tracking information says my package was delivered. but I can't find IT. I placed in the box by the door. but there's nothing inside. Oh, I hope IT hasn't been stolen. Was IT a red box? Red box? Oh, I see what's happened. We have both a black delivery box and a red storage box is rubbish collection day, and my husband must have left the red box outside before you came. Let me check the red one. 听下面的录音，回答第八至第十小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Sorry, I couldn't come this morning. It's okay. I know how busy doctor curb is and your health matters. Thanks for understanding. So how was the apartment great? I know you weren't sure about basement departments, but they have huge windows, so they're not dark. That was my concern. Also. we have the chance to use the . garden really is IT private. shared with the first floor. and inside two bedrooms. a living room and a bathroom. Besides, the kitchen is so whether equipped all for seven hundred . dollars per month, only seven hundred dollars, that can be right. Sorry, I couldn't come this morning. It's okay. I know how busy doctor curb is, and your health really matters. Thanks for understanding. So how was the apartment great? I know you weren't sure about basement apartments, but they have huge windows, so they're not dark. That was my concern. Also. we have the chance to use the . garden really is IT private. shared with the first floor. and inside two bedrooms. a living room and a bathroom. Besides, the kitchen is so well equipped, all for seven hundred dollars per month. Only seven hundred dollars. That can't be right. 听下面的录音，回答第十一至第十三小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。What do you think of this? I've decided to get . a summer job. Well, it's clear and easy to read. But remember, as C, V shouldn't be longer than two pages, one page is ideal for someone your age. But how can I fill all my volunteer work on one page? There's so much. You should only include things that are related to the specific job you're applying for. So what kind of positions are you aiming for? I'm really interested in this library position. Got IT for this one. You'd want to mention the time you spent teaching kids to read, but for a restaurant, your experience working in the soup kitchen is more appropriate. So that means I need to write different ones. exactly. Interviewers want to see why you are a perfect fit for their job, not just any job out there. What do you think of this? I've decided to get . a summer job. Well, it's clear and easy to read. But remember, as CV shouldn't be longer than two pages. One page is ideal for someone your age. But how can I fit all my volunteer work on one page? They're so much. You should only include things that are related to the specific job you are applying for. So what kind of positions are you aiming for? I'm really interested in this library position. Got IT for this one. You'd want to mention the time you spent teaching kids to read, but for a restaurant, your experience working in the soup kitchen is more appropriate. So that means I need to write different ones. exactly. Interviewers want to see why you're a perfect fit for their job, not just any job out there. 听下面的录音，回答第十四至第十六小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Today i'm going to meet a professional dancer. ella. Hello, ella. May I come in? sure. I'm preparing for tonight's performance. IT doesn't start until seven thirty. P. M. right? Why are you here? Three and a half hours early. There's lots to do. I usually get my hair done before anything else, and then i'll have an early dinner. What do you eat tonight? I'll have White fish with vegetables. So what else do you do before a show? At six P. M, the whole company will warm up together in the practice room before makeup and costumes, but right now I need to head to our famous showroom show room. Most professional . dancers go through a pair every performance, and then we'll all spend about twenty minutes breaking them in. making them fit the way we like. Wow, no, wondered. You're here early today. I'm going to meet a professional dancer. ella. Hello, ella. May I come in? sure. I'm preparing for tonight's performance. IT doesn't start until seven thirty. P. M. right? Why are you here? Three and a half . hours early. There's lots to do. I usually get my hair done before anything else, and then i'll have an . early dinner. What do you eat tonight? I'll have White fish with vegetables. So what else do you do before a show at six P. M, the whole company will warm up together in the practice room before makeup and costumes. But right now, I need to head to our . famous showroom show. Most professional . dancers go through a pair every performance, and then we'll all spend about twenty minutes breaking them in. making them fit the way we like. Wow, no. Wondered you here early. 听下面的录音，回答第十七至第二十小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。When thinking about teamwork, we usually tend to focus on the actions we take to ensure things run smoothly. However, there is a thing every good teammate needs to master, knowing when to step back and do nothing. This can be difficult, especially for those who enjoy sharing ideas, taking charge, or seeking praise and attention for their efforts, but sometimes the greatest contribution is simply to listen, fully allow others to take the lead in problem solving, or remain silent to let quieter team members speak up. In these situations, doing nothing is thoughtful and shows trust, respect and patients. Good teamwork is about baLance. It's not just about what you do, but also when and why you do IT. Respect means giving other space to learn, speak and grow at their own speed by learning. This baLance will not only work Better together, but will also allow each unique person within the group to show what they can do and become their best selves. When thinking about teamwork, we usually tend to focus on the actions we take to ensure things run smoothly. However, there is a thing every good teammate needs to master, knowing, went to step back and do nothing. This can be difficult, especially for those who enjoy sharing ideas, taking charge, or seeking praise and attention for their efforts, but sometimes the greatest contribution is simply to listen, fully allow others to take the lead in problem solving, or remain silent, to let quiet team members speak up. In these situations, doing nothing is thoughtful and shows trust, respect and patients. Good teamwork is about baLance. It's not just about what you do, but also when and why you do IT. Respect means giving other space to learn, speak and grow at their own speed. By learning, this baLance will not only work Better together, but will also allow each unique person within the group to show what they can do and become their best selves. 第二节到此结束，现在你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。听力部分到此结束。 英语 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写在答题卡上。 2．作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。 3．考试结束后，将答题卡交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman advise the man to do? A. Have a rest. B. Take some pills. C. Drink more water. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Which subject are the speakers probably preparing for? A. Art. B. History. C. Geography. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why are the speakers feeling annoyed? A. They got on the wrong train. B. They failed to book seats. C. They may miss the connection. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the woman do next? A. Wash dishes. B. Cook a meal. C. Finish a report. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the weather probably like now? A. Sunny and hot. B. Stormy and cold. C. Cloudy and cool. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Neighbors. B. Husband and wife. C. Deliveryman and customer. 7. What happened to the woman’s package? A. It was picked up by her husband. B. It was left in the red storage box. C. It was stolen by a neighbor. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. Where did the woman go this morning? A. The man’s home. B. Kirby’s apartment. C. The doctor’s office. 9. What does the woman care about regarding the apartment? A. The outdoor space. B. The natural light. C. The privacy. 10. How does the woman sound at the end of the conversation? A. Surprised. B. Worried. C. Sorry. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. What does the woman think of a one-page CV for the man? A. It’s suitable for his age group. B. It’s not ideal for his desired job. C. It’s too short for his experiences. 12. Which job attracts the man most? A. A restaurant job. B. A teaching job. C. A library job. 13. Why should the man write different CVs? A. To match different job requirements. B. To include all his volunteer work. C. To select the best one. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. What time is it now? A. At 3:30 p.m. B. At 4:00 p.m. C. At 6:00 p.m. 15. What will Ella do in the shoe room? A. Repair her old shoes. B. Design new shoe styles. C. Make new shoes fit better. 16. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a theater. B. In a restaurant. C. In a radio studio. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. Who might find it hard to stay still in a team? A. Those who love quiet roles. B. Those who prefer working alone. C. Those who enjoy taking the lead. 18. How can quiet teammates be encouraged to speak up? A. By asking them lots of questions. B. By giving them time and space. C. By praising their efforts. 19. What does “doing nothing” in teamwork demonstrate? A. Trust, respect, and patience. B. A desire for praise and recognition. C. A passive attitude and lack of interest. 20. What is the talk mainly about? A. The benefits of teamwork. B. The importance of team balance. C. The difficulties of leading a team. 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 Here are four newly released books from UNC Press, covering history, nature, music, and culture, with helpful reviews given by professional authors. INTREPID GIRLS The Complicated History of the Girl Scouts of the USA By Amy Erdman Farrell “This eye-opening account is the first history of the Girl Scouts from their birth in the 1910s to the early twenty-first century. The little attention paid to an organization that has offered extracurricular activities to more than fifty million American girls is hard to explain and even harder to accept. This book blends analysis and autobiographical reflection in an exemplary manner.” — Mischa Honeck, author of Our Frontier Is the World FREEDOM WAS IN SIGHT A Graphic History of Reconstruction in the Washington, D. C., Region By Kate Masur and Liz Clarke “An account… brings the history of Reconstruction to life with color, texture, and humanity. Never has Reconstruction been described in such a dynamic way. No longer is the history an abstraction. Here it leaps from the page. It breathes. It speaks. It haunts. It quakes. I can’t stop thinking about this book.” — Clint Smith, author of How the Word Is Passed THE LEGEND OF WYATT OUTLAW From Wyatt Outlaw’s Influence to Black Lives Matter By Sylvester Allen Jr. and Belle Boggs “A powerful recording of Wyatt Outlaw’s life and a much-needed solution to our long-accepted ignorance. You can’t depart from these pages without a deepened understanding of our imperfect ability to comprehend ourselves. North Carolina needs this book. I’m confident that, given the tenor (基调) of the times, the nation does as well.” — Gene R. Nichol, author of Lessons from North Carolina CUSTOM MADE WOMAN A Life in Traditional Music By Alice Gerrard “Gerrard has played a defining role in the evolution and transmission of American traditional music. Through stories of the many musicians who shaped her, personal reflections, and stunning photographs, Gerrard offers us a generous and first-hand view of her remarkable life at the forefront of the old-time music revival.” — Emily Hilliard, author of Making Our Future 21. Who wrote the book that covers the history of the Girl Scouts? A. Mischa Honeck. B. Clint Smith. C. Amy Erdman Farrell. D. Alice Gerrard. 22. What makes FREEDOM WAS IN SIGHT different according to Clint Smith? A. Vivid storytelling. B. Long historical span. C. Simple language. D. Focus on Washington, D. C. 23. THE LEGEND OF WYATT OUTLAW and CUSTOM MADE WOMAN both focus on _________. A. American music evolution B. Reconstruction history C. an influential figure D. a single-author perspective B With his singular blend of physical mastery and philosophical wisdom, legendary Chinese-American Kung Fu actor Bruce Lee is one of those rare cultural icons whose morals and appeal remain timeless, attracting generation after generation of devotees. In 1971, at the peak of his career, Lee delivered his most cited metaphor for the philosophy of Kung Fu: “Be water, my friend.” This idea, however, did not come easily — it was born from years of struggle and a moment of unexpected enlightenment. At thirteen, Lee began studying Wing Chun, a traditional Chinese martial art, under Master Yip Man. For four years, he trained intensely, yet he grew frustrated. No matter how hard he tried, he struggled to grasp what Yip Man called “the art of detachment” — the ability to flow naturally without forcing or resisting. The more Lee tried to control his movements, the more rigid they became. One day, after another unsuccessful practice, Yip Man sent him home with unusual instructions: “Don’t practice this week. Go home and think about it.” Lee spent days meditating but found no answers. Frustrated, he rented a boat and sailed alone on the sea. As his anger built up, he suddenly punched the water with all his strength. That moment changed everything. The water did not suffer hurt. He struck it again — still no damage. He tried to grasp a handful, but it slipped through his fingers. “This water, the softest substance in the world,” he later wrote, “only seemed weak. In reality, it could penetrate the hardest substance in the world.” Then a bird flew overhead, casting its reflection on the water. In that instant, Lee understood Yip Man’s teaching. Our thoughts and emotions, he realized, should pass like the bird’s reflection — present but not lingering, felt but not blocking our response. This revelation shaped Lee’s approach to martial arts and life. He quoted Lao Tzu’s ancient wisdom: “Nothing is weaker than water, but when it attacks something hard, nothing withstands it.” Water has no fixed shape — it adapts, flows, and overcomes. 24. How does Bruce Lee initially feel about “the art of detachment”? A. Resistant. B. Confused. C. Indifferent. D. Skeptical. 25. What does Lee’s interaction with water eventually reveal to him? A. The power of flexibility and resilience. B. The weakness of nature against human force. C. The importance of physical strength in fighting. D. The need to control one’s emotions completely. 26. What does the bird’s reflection on water symbolize in Lee’s understanding? A. The beauty of nature that inspires creativity. B. The importance of observing the world around us. C. The way emotions should pass through without sticking. D. The connection between humans and the natural world. 27. Which of the following scenes reflects Bruce Lee’s philosophy of “Be water”? A. A mountain stands firm through a violent storm. B. A martial artist forcefully overpowers an opponent. C. A student memorizes textbook answers before an exam. D. A dancer adjusts her movements flexibly to a new rhythm. C The image of a sheepdog controlling a chaotic group of sheep with intense stares is a familiar one. However, a recent study reveals that the secret to their success, particularly with small, unpredictable groups, lies not in force, but in making full use of the sheep’s own indecisiveness. This biological strategy is now inspiring a revolutionary algorithm (算法) for managing “noisy” groups of robots. For sheepdogs, managing a large group is relatively straightforward; the safety of numbers creates predictable, collective movement. The true test of skill comes in the century-old tradition of sheepdog contests, where a dog must guide only four or five sheep. In these small groups, individual personalities dominate. Without the comfort of the crowd, each sheep constantly and randomly switches between “follow” and “run away” and quickly breaks their formation. This randomness makes small flocks significantly more difficult to control. Researchers, after analyzing countless YouTube videos and consulting with shepherds, found out the sheepdog’s strategy. The dog simply waits for all the sheep to face the right direction, then instantly chases them to get them moving. When the sheep break formation again, the dog pauses and waits for the next moment when they all face the same way. This elegant approach turns an apparent obstacle — the sheep’s indecisiveness — into a tool. Instead of fighting the noisy sheep group, the dog uses it. This principle is now built into a robot algorithm called the “Indecisive Swarm Algorithm.” Each robot keeps switching between listening to a human controller and copying the robots next to it. Old methods either make all robots follow one leader, or make them copy the average of everyone’s movements. If the leader messes up, the whole group messes up. If you average movements, different directions cancel each other out. Both weaken the controller’s commands. The new way avoids both problems. The research has big potential beyond farming. It could help handle self-driving cars, drone swarms, and AI agents. “A little ‘Indecisiveness’ stops the group from jamming up and makes it more adaptable,” says computer scientist Ted Pavlic. This challenges the old idea that randomness is a problem, showing instead that it can be a useful tool for better group control. 28. What does the finding of the recent study inspire scientists to develop? A. A control system for managing sheep groups. B. A method to manage a single robot effectively. C. A strategy to eliminate noisiness in robot groups. D. A new algorithm for robot group control. 29. What is the sheepdog’s key strategy for controlling a small group? A. Constantly chasing them to keep the movement. B. Taking advantage of the sheep’s random changes. C. Using force to fight the sheep’s indecisiveness. D. Keeping all the sheep in a fixed formation. 30. How does the “Indecisive Swarm Algorithm” improve robot control? A. By reducing randomness among a group of robots. B. By having robots follow a shared human controller. C. By enabling robots to shift their source of guidance. D. By preventing robots from copying others’ movements. 31. What is the best title for the text? A. Randomness: A Key to Better Group Control B. Sheepdogs: A New Blueprint for Robot Design C. Sheepdogs’ Strategy: A Lost Art for Modern Technology D. Indecisiveness: A Problem to Be Overcome in Robotics D When you are pregnant, everything changes. The common belief is that hormonal (激素的) chaos during pregnancy fades after childbirth, and your brain returns to its former state. New research proves this wrong: pregnancy remodels the brain permanently, and these shifts apply to fathers as well as birth mothers. What used to be laughed at as “mum brain” — forgetfulness paired with sharp sensitivity to babies — is now recognised as precise, long-term neural (神经的) adaptation that shapes empathy, memory and even dementia (痴呆) risk in later life. A series of long-term scans, including one tracking women from pre-conception (孕前) to two years after delivery, reveal dramatic grey matter loss across dozens of brain regions during pregnancy. This is not brain damage, but targeted optimization. The brain cuts unnecessary neural links to strengthen circuits linked to self-reflection, childcare awareness and threat detection. The bigger the structural change in this self-focused network, the stronger the emotional bond a mother builds with her baby. New parents may misplace keys yet instantly catch tiny shifts in a baby’s breathing or mood, as the brain prioritises all signals related to their child. Fathers undergo noticeable brain changes after having kids. Research proves men’s grey matter reduces after childbirth, with greater shifts in dads taking more care of babies. Those regularly feeding, comforting and playing with kids show brain activity nearly identical to new mothers. Such neural changes can endure for a lifetime. Related grey matter reduction remains detectable six years post-childbirth, and elderly parents in their 70s hold unique brain structures unlike childless people. Parenthood creates cognitive reserve to slow brain ageing: constant multitasking and skill learning train the brain like mastering a musical instrument or a foreign language, lowering dementia risks. Yet this protection follows a U-shaped trend; people with no or over three children face higher dementia chances, affected by education, income and other factors. Besides, fetal (胎儿的) cells settle in mothers’ brains to repair neural tissue, and fewer such cells link to Alzheimer’s. Though parenting cannot stop cognitive decline completely, it leaves permanent biological traces on both parents’ brains. 32. What do people traditionally assume about pregnancy’s influence on the brain? A. It affects parents’ sensitivity permanently. B. It leads to severe neural brain damage. C. It applies equally to parents of all ages. D. It dies down gradually as kids grow up. 33. What does the underlined word in Para. 2 mean? A. Treatment. B. Limitation. C. Adjustment. D. Identification. 34. Which statement can be inferred from Para. 3? A. Grey matter shrinkage occurs six years after childbirth. B. Caregiving dads share similar brain activity with mothers. C. Parenthood’s cognitive reserve contributes to dementia risks. D. Elderly parents resemble child-free seniors in brain structures. 35. Why does the author mention the U-shaped trend? A. To prove other lifestyle factors determine neural changes. B. To call on people to have children but no more than three. C. To show the brain-protective effect of parenting has limits. D. To explain the major cause of Alzheimer’s disease is children. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 It’s the end of a long day, and you’ve just sat down on your couch to watch some TV and unwind. Do you dive into a new show, or do you rewatch episodes of Friends, even though you’ve seen every episode multiple times? If you find yourself choosing your favorite old shows over and over again — especially when you’re stressed — you’re not alone. ____36____. They’re predictable Our brains prefer familiarity and consistency because it helps us feel safe. “Rewatching favorite shows provides exactly that experience; we know the characters, the storyline, and what will happen,” says therapist Lauren Freymuth. ____37____. Entering a predictable world, like the one in Friends, is far more soothing than facing unexpected twists. They’re nostalgic (怀旧的) Rewatching a familiar show can be deeply comforting because of the nostalgia factor. It brings you back to the time in your life when you first watched it. If the show is from a particularly happy period, those warm memories become wrapped up with the show. ____38____. ____39____ Most of us are constantly thinking about a million different things at once. A new show requires us to pay close attention and use more brain power. Familiar shows, however, demand less mental effort, allowing us to truly unwind. “Escaping into a predictable narrative can be incredibly comforting when your mind is exhausted,” says psychologist Patricia Dixon. They help us feel less alone ____40____. As we get to know these characters over the years, they can feel familiar — like we’re spending time with an old friend. We may also see ourselves in these characters. “The characters and storylines often resonate with our own experiences, creating a sense of relatability,” Dixon says. A. They give our brain a break B. They help us have more brain power C. There’s real science behind the habit D. This reconnection helps when we feel lost or disconnected E. Rewatching shows can give us a lasting sense of belonging F. Many of us find comfort in rewatching our favorite TV shows G. We won’t be caught off guard by sudden plot or emotional surprises 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Reporters worldwide spoke highly of a thrilling World Cup match between defending champion Argentina and Cape Verde (佛得角). Few people had ____41____ that the tiny island nation would stage such an amazing surprise in the knockout (淘汰赛) stage. Before the match, data showed Argentina held an overwhelming ____42____, with an 89 percent winning probability. Most fans firmly believed Argentina would easily defeat the ____43____ team and advance smoothly. The game, however, went totally beyond expectations. Messi gave Argentina an early ____44____ in the 29th minute, seemingly securing an easy win. However, Cape Verde’s players never ____45____. With solid teamwork and strict strategy, they ____46____ so much energy on the field that Cape Verde equalized twice, pushing the strong champion into extra time. Their goalkeeper made numerous brilliant ____47____, blocking Messi’s threatening shots repeatedly and stopping the team from being ____48____ easily. Over 120 minutes, Argentina failed to gain absolute ____49____ of the game. Though they won 3-2 via an opponent’s own goal, the victory was far from ____50____. The media pointed out Argentina exposed obvious ____51____ in midfield coordination and defense. Despite the ____52____ loss, Cape Verde earned global fame and respect. Made up of players from ordinary leagues, the team, delivering brilliant performances, fully ____53____ the truth that football is not merely about star power or market value. True sports spirit lies in never ____54____ oneself to fate. This inspiring underdog story has touched millions, reminding the world that courage and unity can always ____55____ miracles on the global sports stage. 41. A. doubted B. expected C. promised D. regretted 42. A. trend B. burden C. challenge D. advantage 43. A. newly-founded B. well-established C. little-known D. well-known 44. A. lead B. lesson C. reward D. warning 45. A. sorrowed B. fled C. retired D. yielded 46. A. wasted B. reserved C. donated D. poured 47. A. decisions B. saves C. changes D. attempts 48. A. beaten B. cheated C. ignored D. observed 49. A. defense B. control C. awareness D. presence 50. A. modest B. formal C. convincing D. temporary 51. A. weaknesses B. secrets C. strengths D. features 52. A. heavy B. narrow C. permanent D. sudden 53. A. go through B. call for C. bring out D. cover up 54. A. adapting B. resigning C. turning D. reacting 55. A. assess B. possess C. witness D. create 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。 Weidu Bookshop opened in London in 2024, not to make a grand statement about cultural exchange, but to solve a simpler problem: the scarcity of Chinese books in Britain. Since moving to the UK in 2016, Lyu Shasha had often returned from trips to China, with Chinese books ____56____ (pack) into her suitcase. The longer she lived abroad, the more she felt their ____57____ (absent). Britain has no shortage of bookshops or public reading culture, but for readers seeking carefully selected Chinese-language books, the ____58____ (shelf) stocked with such titles are limited. Lyu spent months selecting every title by hand, deliberately ____59____ (leave) out market-driven bestsellers in favor of works that might better represent Chinese literary taste. “In an age of information overload, what is ____60____ (true) scarce is not information but taste,” she said. The selections ranged from classical poetry and history books adapted for young readers ____61____ the Chinese-language Harry Potter series. Running a bookstore from thousands of miles away is never easy. On rare occasions, a package goes missing in delivery and each loss is ____62____ blow — Lyu admits that losing one, or knowing it might just sit somewhere unread, especially ____63____ (hurt). What surprised Lyu most was that the shop’s reach extended far beyond the Chinese community. A British man browsed so quietly that she assumed he could not read Chinese, ____64____ he turned out to be reading advanced literature. Lyu never set out to build a cultural bridge, yet the small encounters have added up, quietly transforming a niche bookstore into ____65____, against all expectations, has become a genuine meeting point for cross-cultural dialogue. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66. 请你以高三学生的身份写一篇短文向校英文报“A Letter to Freshmen”栏目投稿，结合自己近两年的高中生活实际经验，给高一新生提供学习方法、生活方式或人际关系方面的建议，内容包括： 1. 给出其中一个方面的建议；2. 说明原因。 注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Mr. or Ms. Freshman, Welcome to your new stage of life. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Your Friend from Grade 12 第二节（满分25分） 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 As someone who always enjoyed gardening, I volunteered to help manage a small woodland during my summer break. I arrived early in the summer, before most wildflowers had bloomed. Seeing what I thought was an overgrown patch (小块土地) of weeds in an open land, I sprayed herbicide (除草剂), pulled out every plant I didn’t recognize, and cut back the surrounding trees to make the place look “tidy.” The following summer, I returned. The “weeds” I had destroyed had grown back around the edges where I hadn’t sprayed — and they were stunning. Bright orange flowers, tall purple spikes, delicate white blooms — plants I had never seen before. I knelt down, confused. Old Man Thompson, who had lived next door for seventy years, hobbled over. He looked at the flowers, then at me, his eyes soft but sad. “Those used to cover this whole patch,” he said quietly. “They held the soil together. My wife used to say, ‘Take care of the flowers, and they’ll take care of the land.’ She picked a handful every summer before she passed.” He paused, then patted my shoulder. “You didn’t know. But without them, this place isn’t the same.” That night, I lay on my bed, his words echoing in my ears. I pulled out my phone and searched for every plant I could remember. I learned their names: butterfly weed, blazing star, prairie clover. I learned they were native, precious, and increasingly rare. I ordered a shovel (铲子), a packet of mixed native seeds online, along with an old field guide that a forum had recommended. I also copied the planting instructions into my notebook. As I flipped through the guide when it arrived, one sentence caught my eye: “Native plants are the land itself. Lose them, and you lose the place.” I had thought I was just cleaning up. But I had been erasing something that had held this ground together for longer than I could imagine. I didn’t know if I could bring it back. But I had seeds. And I had all summer. 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。 I walked back to the patch the next morning — this time not with herbicide. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The next summer, I hurried to the patch and found an old man there, lost in the blossoms. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $