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高三年级第一学期第一次月考试卷 英语科 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. What information has the man found in the newspaper? A. A new job. B. An old friend. C. A place to live. 2. What was the woman’s mistake? A. She was impatient. B. She didn’t read the recipe. C. She set the wrong temperature. 3. What will the woman probably do next? A. Change tables. B. Finish her meal. C. Make a booking. 4. What is the main use of the woman’s notebook? A. Writing stories. B. Recording her secrets. C. Organizing daily tasks. 5. What are the speakers probably doing? A. Viewing an artwork. B. Discussing the weather. C. Planning a holiday. 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。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What does the man ask the woman to do? A. Find his phone. B. Lower her voice. C. Turn on the TV. 7. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Father and daughter. B. Husband and wife. C. Co-workers. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. Where are the speakers probably? A. At a gym. B. At a restaurant. C. In a hotel room. 9. Why does the man refuse the woman’s offer of breakfast? A. He has no time. B. He’ll eat elsewhere. C. He wants to eat healthily. 10. When will the man leave tomorrow? A. At 7:30 a.m. B. At 7:00 a.m. C. At 6:30 a.m. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. Who is the man probably? A. A phone salesman. B. A network engineer. C. A customer service agent. 12. Why does the woman make the phone call? A. Her SIM card hasn’t arrived. B. Her data plan is too expensive. C. Her communication services aren’t working. 13. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Restart the phone. B. Check the power level. C. Use the old phone for now. 听第9段录音，回答第14至16题。 14. Why does the woman need the basket? A. To take it on a picnic. B. To lend it to someone. C. To use it at her school show. 15. What can we know about the woman? A. She cares about family. B. She likes to help others. C. She values friendship highly. 16. What is a real friend like according to the man? A. They like you for who you are. B. They will do anything for you. C. They always tell you the truth. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. What is Emma mainly talking about? A. Sichuan’s famous landmarks. B. The secrets of Sichuanese dishes. C. The lesser-known history of Sichuan. 18. Which place will the show focus on first? A. An art and culture center. B. A fashion store. C. A zoo. 19. Whose life story will the audience probably hear on the show? A. An emperor’s. B. An opera singer’s. C. A factory worker’s. 20. How does Emma feel about learning fire-breathing? A. Confident. B. Nervous. C. Bored. 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 Fascinating Non-Fiction Science Books For Curious minds Whether you’re a lifelong learner or someone dipping their toes into science for the first time, the following science books might just be your ideal companions, promising to amaze, inspire and make you a little more knowledgeable about the world around you. Astrophysics For People In A Hurry — Neil deGrasse Tyson For those captivated by the cosmos but short on time, Astrophysics for People in a Hurry is the perfect introduction to the wonders of the universe. In this snappy, engaging book, Neil deGrasse Tyson simplifies complex ideas — from the Big Bang to dark matter, from the origins of time and space to black holes — into bite-sized, accessible explanations. The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat And Other Clinical Tales — Oliver Sacks In The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, Oliver Sacks examines neurological disorders through poignant cases. By combining clinical details and empathetic storytelling, he creates absorbing human narratives. A truly essential read. Your Inner Fish: A Journey Into The 3.5-Billion-Year History Of The Human Body — Neil Shubin In Your Inner Fish, paleontologist Neil Shubin explores how human body developed over time, tracing traits like arms and organs back to ancient fish through fossils. His engaging storytelling bridges past and present, making complex science relatable and awe-inspiring — a must-read for those curious about life’s origins. The genius Of Birds — Jennifer Ackerman From pigeons that outperform humans in visual memory tests to crows capable of complex reasoning, Jennifer Ackerman challenges the phrase “bird-brained” with a fascinating exploration of birds’ intelligence. Based on the latest cutting-edge research and fascinating field studies, Ackerman reveals how birds demonstrate incredible problem-solving skills, memory, creativity and even the ability to use tools. This popular science book will open your eyes to the surprising cognitive abilities of birds. 1. What does Astrophysics for People in a Hurry focus on? A. Idea generation. B. Universe wonders. C. Space adventures. D. Strategy interpretation. 2. What does Neil Shubin mainly do in the book Your Inner Fish? A. He invents fascinating stories. B. He discovers unique fossils. C. He explores the origin of fish. D. He studies human body evolution. 3. What’s the common belief of “bird-brained” when it comes to birds? A. They have a logical brain. B. They have a visual memory. C. They’re lacking in intelligence. D. They’re in need of training. B I’ll be honest: I’m not a science guy. Physics, for me, was mostly a fog of equations I tried to survive in school. But while reading Life 3.0 by Max Tegmark, I stumbled upon Fermat’s Principle — and it felt less like physics and more like a life lesson in disguise. Tegmark explains it with a brilliant analogy. Imagine a lifeguard on a beach spotting a swimmer in trouble. She doesn’t take the straight line. Why? Because she runs faster on sand than she swims in water. So she runs farther down the beach first — covering more ground where she’s fast — then dives into the water at an angle. That bent, two-part path is the fastest. Light does the same: bending as it enters water, following the path of least time, not least distance. This is where it clicked. Tegmark writes that the universe often behaves as if it’s optimizing something — minimizing energy, maximizing efficiency. It felt purposeful. Even if nature has no “goal,” its behaviour is goal-oriented. It made me look at my own life. How often do I chase the path that looks shortest, only to find it’s the most draining? I used to promise myself that I would read an hour daily, which seemed to be the “straight-line” way, But I burned out by day three. The “Fermat” way is different: start small, reduce friction, bend your path to match the environment where your progress flows faster. You might run farther on sand before diving in, but you’ll reach your destination sooner. The same applies to change. Whenever we try to change something, we often force confrontation: quit cold turkey, overhaul overnight, fix everything at once. But real change, like light, works better when it bends — when it adapts to the medium it moves through. Bending differently at work, at home is not weakness but wisdom. Maybe the key to improving our lives bit by bit isn’t about more force or straight-line speed. Maybe it’s about paying attention to the medium we’re moving through — our time, mood, health, energy — and adjusting our angle. Because, as nature shows us, the optimal path is rarely the straight one. 4. What did the author think of physics initially? A. It required genuine curiosity. B. It posed academic challenges. C. It provided intellectual rewards. D. It contained philosophical insights. 5. What does the lifeguard story in paragraph 2 mainly explain? A. The necessity of training for lifeguards. B. The methods of calculating running speed. C. The mechanism of light refraction in water. D. The difference between jogging and swimming. 6. What sets the “Fermat” way apart from the author’s prior way? A. Allowing minute changes. B. Highlighting direct methods. C. Demanding strong willpower. D. Advocating dramatic progress. 7. Which of the following does the author most probably agree with? A. Go with the flow. B. No pains, no gains. C. A rolling stone gathers no moss. D. Still water runs deep. C If you’ve scrolled through your Facebook feed recently, you may have noticed something surprising: lots and lots of short videos. What makes this “Reels” feature strange is that it is hugely addictive, which I know quite well from my own personal experience. Last Friday, I took a break and hit on one short clip of someone making dinner and, well, the next time I looked up it was 20 minutes later and the blank document on my computer monitor was confirming to me that my work was still not done. However, as silly as it seems, Reels-is actually super important, and is at the centre of a major battle between the world’s largest tech firms. The format (格式) was first pioneered by TikTok-the Chinese-owned video app that has taken the world by storm since it launched in 2016. Today, TikTok has around 23 million UK users every month-including basically every person you know under the age of 25. And that fact has made Facebook and its parent company, Meta, very nervous indeed. As TikTok has continued to boom, Facebook has actually fallen in popularity among “Gen Z”. The reason Tik Tok has proven such a powerful challenger to Facebook’s social media dominance is almost entirely down to these sorts of short-form videos. The format is almost perfectly optimised to be as addictive as possible: Tik Tok’s app shows you a short-form video, and if you don’t like it, you can simply swipe it away and another one will start playing instantly. And because it is portrait, not landscape, videos look “right” when viewed on your phone. What’s also smart is that TikTok’s algorithm (算法) picks videos for you based on what you actually watch, and not what you say you want. Facebook isn’t the only app trying to do what TikTok does so well. Instagram, which is owned by Facebook’s parent company Meta, has integrated Reels even more aggressively into its app. And even Google is nervous, launching its own TikTok-style video section of YouTube(which it owns)a couple of years ago. As things stand, though TikTok currently maintains a healthy lead in the category, both YouTube and Facebook have deep pockets-so expect to see even more Reels and Shorts popping up in your feed as this intense battle continues to rage. You won’t be able to take your eyes off them. 8. Why did the author mention his own experience in paragraph 2? A. To illustrate the feature of short videos. B. To stress the importance of short videos. C. To prove his preference to short videos. D. To introduce the functions of short videos. 9. What do we know about TikTok according to the passage? A. It has shown the trend of the fall in popularity among “Gen Z”. B. It is perceived as a potential threat to Facebook’s social media dominance. C. Its number of registered UK users has reached 23 million since it launched in 2016. D. It underestimates the essential role of short videos in competition with large tech firms. 10. What makes the short videos on TikTok App so popular? A. The beautiful visual effects. B. The high video quality. C. The random recommendation. D. The quick switch between videos. 11. What is the message conveyed in the last paragraph? A. The short videos have a profound impact on our daily life. B. TikTok seems to be losing its advantage over short videos in the short run. C. YouTube and Facebook may encounter financial difficulties in developing Shorts. D. A growing number of tech firms have engaged in fierce competition for the short video market. D Plastic and cheap clothes are not a glorious legacy (遗产). But a scientist exploring which items from our technological civilization are most likely to survive for many millions of years as fossils (化石) has reached an ironic and instructive conclusion: Plastic and fast fashion will be our everlasting geological signature. “Plastic will definitely be a signature ‘technofossil’, because it is incredibly tough, we are making massive amounts of it, and it gets around the entire globe,” says Sarah Gabbott, a University of Leicester expert on fossils. “So wherever those future civilizations dig, they are going to find plastic.” Clothes will also make an abrupt entry into humanity’s fossil record. Today, the world’s growing population often wears mass-produced synthetic (合成的) clothing that are rapidly thrown away and they are not as easily decomposed as cotton and silk. “We are making them in ridiculous amounts,” says Gabbott. We throw them into landfills (填埋场), which are like giant mummification tombs. It is already clear that much of modern fashion will end up being truly timeless.” Fossils are not just objects left behind, but also the traces of life’s activity written into the rocks. Human activities, such as oil drilling and nuclear tests, will leave lasting scars. Humankind has also created many near-indestructible chemicals, such as dioxins and DDT. Given that similar molecules produced by bacteria have been found in rocks that are 1,600m years old in Western Australia, these chemicals appear to be here to stay. “And there is the graphite (石墨) used in pencils,” says Gabbott. “It is endearing to think that it may be the drawings of children that may survive best of all: a pencil portrait, perhaps, of a family outside a house, with the sun shining and a rainbow arcing across the sky,” she says jokingly. “The big message here is that the amount of stuff we are now making is eye-watering — it’s off the scale,” says Gabbott. All of the stuff made by humans by 1950 was a small part of all the matter on Earth. But today it outweighs all plants and animals. “This raises serious questions for us all,” she says, “Do you need that? Do you really need to buy more?” 12. What does the author think of plastic and cheap clothes as a legacy? A. Troubling. B. Short-lived. C. Technologically weak. D. Environmentally harmless. 13. What can be categorized as “technofossils”? A. Dinosaur bones. B. Cotton clothing. C. Nuclear waste. D. Silk clothes. 14. Why are “children’s drawings” mentioned in paragraph 5? A. To highlight human creativity. B. To celebrate modern technology. C. To stress that warmth of life is here to stay. D. To indicate that chemicals could be fossilized. 15. What is Gabbott’s primary concern? A. Biodiversity loss. B. Geological record accuracy. C. Technological progress. D. Overproduction of material goods. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，共12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Picture a table surrounded by curious minds, each desiring to uncover the mysteries of the universe, as they start a journey of intellectual exploration through the art of challenging questions. The scene summarizes the essence of intellectual questions. ____16____ They’re the kind of questions that make you frown, scratch your head, and maybe even lose a little sleep. ____17____ For instance, as AI systems become increasingly complex, we’re forced to deal with some pretty mind-bending questions, like “Will AI ever achieve true consciousness?” or “Could it one day surpass human intelligence?” Environmental sustainability presents another set of urgent scientific questions: “How can we balance economic growth with environmental protection? Could we engineer our way out of a climate disaster?” Similarly, space exploration has fascinated humans for centuries. ____18____ We may wonder: “Could we one day settle on other planets?” You might be wondering: “Why bother with all these heavy questions? Can’t we just enjoy a nice, light conversation about the weather?” Well, sure, we could. But where’s the fun in that? Asking intellectual questions isn’t just a way to sound smart at dinner parties. When we engage with intellectual questions, we’re developing critical thinking skills, enhancing our ability to analyze complex issues, and broadening our understanding of the world. ____19____ And the benefits go beyond personal development. Engaging in intellectual questions can promote understanding. When we struggle with difficult questions together, we learn to appreciate different viewpoints, to challenge our own assumptions, and to find common ground even in disagreement. ____20____ Didn’t many of the world’s greatest discoveries and inventions start with someone asking “What if?” or “Why not?” So next time you find yourself in a conversation, don’t be afraid to dig a little deeper, to ask the big questions, and to challenge assumptions. Your brain and the world will thank you for it. A. Intellectual questions arise accordingly. B. It’s like going to the gym, but for your brain. C. Intellectual questions are not just surface-level inquiries. D. Moreover, raising big questions drives innovation and progress. E. In a world full of challenges, they are more important than ever. F. As we explore further, the questions touch on the very fabric of our society. G. The questions that unlock deep insights and meaningful connections lie in every corner. 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。 On a Saturday morning, Tara and her new bridegroom, Sam, were drinking coffee when their doorbell rang. She exchanged a curious glance with her husband, ____21____ who could be visiting at this early hour. Upon opening the door, Tara found Tina, her closest ____22____ since childhood, standing there and smiling. In her arms, she held a ____23____ young creature with beautiful eyes. At the sight of the little cat, Tara was ____24____drawn to its innocence. “Surprise!” Tina cried, and ____25____ the kitten for her to see. “I thought this little one could ____26____ a loving home, and who’s better than you and Sam?” This ____27____ gift was unlike anything Tara had ever imagined, and she was deeply moved by her friend’s gesture. “Thank you, Tina,” Tara managed to say, her voice ____28____ with emotion and her heart full of appreciation, “This means the world to us.” Tara and Sam named the kitten Charles, who quickly became the centre of their universe, bringing ____29____ joy and laughter to their home. As days passed, Tara’s _____30_____ with Charles deepened. Charles was very _____31_____ to her moods, curling up beside her when she was lost in thought or sank into sadness. Its company became a constant source of _____32_____ to her. It was the unconditional love of the furry friend that could heal the deepest wounds and comfort her _____33_____ heart. Their home was now filled with the _____34_____ of playful meows and soft steps of the little cat, who had woven a beautiful thread into their life and _____35_____ it with warmth and love. 21. A. wondering B. knowing C. believing D. insisting 22. A. neighbor B. friend C. relative D. colleague 23. A. tiny B. large C. poor D. ugly 24. A. strangely B. occasionally C. specifically D. immediately 25. A. took off B. held out C. put away D. left behind 26. A. lose B. miss C. use D. build 27. A. unexpected B. unfamiliar C. unpleasant D. unknown 28. A. dropped B. rose C. faded D. choked 29. A. restrictive B. temporary C. boundless D. imaginary 30. A. bond B. division C. exchange D. trust 31. A. indifferent B. sensitive C. accessible D. resistant 32. A. grief B. tension C. pride D. comfort 33. A. relaxed B. troubled C. inspired D. delighted 34. A. touches B. tastes C. sounds D. sights 35. A. compared B. satisfied C. decorated D. engaged 第II卷 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。 Chinese embroidery (刺绣) has a history of over 4,000 years and remains a shining symbol of traditional craftsmanship. It ____36____(define) as the art of using needles and colored threads to create complex patterns on fabrics,____37____(combine) practical use with artistic beauty. The craft ____38____(date) back to the Shang Dynasty, with early examples discovered in Henan Province showing remarkable skill. Over centuries, it has developed into diverse styles,and the“Four Great Embroideries” — Su, Yue, Shu, and Xiang embroidery — have ____39____(gradual) become iconic. Su embroidery is celebrated for its delicate threads and elegant colors, while Yue embroidery impresses with bright colors and 3D textures (纹理), often adding gold foil (箔纸) or peacock feathers ____40____(enhance) brightness. Each style reflects the unique cultural characteristics of its region. Embroidery patterns are rich ____41____ symbolism, conveying people’s hopes for success.Common designs include peonies, dragons and phoenixes, and fish. In traditional society, it was not only a key skill for women but also a way to express ____42____(person) creativity. During the Song Dynasty, artisans combined calligraphy and painting with embroidery,____43____ improved the craft to high art. Today, Chinese embroidery adapts to modern life through innovation. It has gained international ____44____(recognize), with works exhibited worldwide for cultural exchange. As one of ____45____ most precious intangible cultural heritages, it carries the wisdom of generations, proving true craftsmanship never fades. 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节：（满分15分） 46. 假设你是高三学生李华。为了缓解AI时代下人际疏离的问题，你的好友Chris正在策划一次主题为“连接”的活动，他发来邮件询问你的建议。请你用英文给他回复，内容包括： 1．你的建议； 2．说明理由。 注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Chris, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节：（满分25分） 47. 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。 The football season was almost over. Sally had been playing football all summer. She really enjoyed running around with the other players in her bright orange uniform, chasing the black and white ball across the grassy field. As much as shewed, though, Sally still had not scored one single goal. Before each game, they had a practice session. The coach showed Sally and her team how to pass the ball to each other and take shots at the goal. Sally was pretty good at passing the ball, but even during practices, she couldn't kick the ball past the goalkeeper. She wondered if she should quit football and join a different club. “Don’t give up,” said the coach. But it was half-time, and Sally was feeling frustrated (沮丧). She was trying! Every time she got a chance to kick the ball, it would go in the wrong direction or a player from the other team would take control of it. She sipped at her cola and pouted (撅嘴). The break was over and the referee blew his whistle to start the game again. The two teams walked back onto the field, both determined to win. Sally bent, tied up her shoelace and heard her mother whisper in her ear. “Stay focused. Keep your eyes on the ball. Look for an opportunity to get the ball. You can do it.” Sally stood up and took a deep breath. Even if she didn't get one goal all summer, she knew that she had tried her best. That was something to be proud of. So she smiled at her mother and headed to her position. The whistle blew, and the game continued. The score was tied with one goal each. The green team was pretty good, but Sally's orange team was fast. The girls' ponytails bounced as they ran, with many feet kicking frantically (拼命地) at the ball when it came near them. It was a rather boring game and Sally's heart was no longer in it. 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。 Sally started daydreaming about joining other school clubs. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Recalling her mother's words. Sally was woken from her daydream. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 高三年级第一学期第一次月考试卷 英语科 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. What information has the man found in the newspaper? A. A new job. B. An old friend. C. A place to live. 2. What was the woman’s mistake? A. She was impatient. B. She didn’t read the recipe. C. She set the wrong temperature. 3. What will the woman probably do next? A. Change tables. B. Finish her meal. C. Make a booking. 4. What is the main use of the woman’s notebook? A. Writing stories. B. Recording her secrets. C. Organizing daily tasks. 5. What are the speakers probably doing? A. Viewing an artwork. B. Discussing the weather. C. Planning a holiday. 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。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What does the man ask the woman to do? A. Find his phone. B. Lower her voice. C. Turn on the TV. 7. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Father and daughter. B. Husband and wife. C. Co-workers. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. Where are the speakers probably? A. At a gym. B. At a restaurant. C. In a hotel room. 9. Why does the man refuse the woman’s offer of breakfast? A. He has no time. B. He’ll eat elsewhere. C. He wants to eat healthily. 10. When will the man leave tomorrow? A. At 7:30 a.m. B. At 7:00 a.m. C. At 6:30 a.m. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. Who is the man probably? A. A phone salesman. B. A network engineer. C. A customer service agent. 12. Why does the woman make the phone call? A. Her SIM card hasn’t arrived. B. Her data plan is too expensive. C. Her communication services aren’t working. 13. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Restart the phone. B. Check the power level. C. Use the old phone for now. 听第9段录音，回答第14至16题。 14. Why does the woman need the basket? A. To take it on a picnic. B. To lend it to someone. C. To use it at her school show. 15. What can we know about the woman? A. She cares about family. B. She likes to help others. C. She values friendship highly. 16. What is a real friend like according to the man? A. They like you for who you are. B. They will do anything for you. C. They always tell you the truth. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. What is Emma mainly talking about? A. Sichuan’s famous landmarks. B. The secrets of Sichuanese dishes. C. The lesser-known history of Sichuan. 18. Which place will the show focus on first? A. An art and culture center. B. A fashion store. C. A zoo. 19. Whose life story will the audience probably hear on the show? A. An emperor’s. B. An opera singer’s. C. A factory worker’s. 20. How does Emma feel about learning fire-breathing? A. Confident. B. Nervous. C. Bored. 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 Fascinating Non-Fiction Science Books For Curious minds Whether you’re a lifelong learner or someone dipping their toes into science for the first time, the following science books might just be your ideal companions, promising to amaze, inspire and make you a little more knowledgeable about the world around you. Astrophysics For People In A Hurry — Neil deGrasse Tyson For those captivated by the cosmos but short on time, Astrophysics for People in a Hurry is the perfect introduction to the wonders of the universe. In this snappy, engaging book, Neil deGrasse Tyson simplifies complex ideas — from the Big Bang to dark matter, from the origins of time and space to black holes — into bite-sized, accessible explanations. The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat And Other Clinical Tales — Oliver Sacks In The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, Oliver Sacks examines neurological disorders through poignant cases. By combining clinical details and empathetic storytelling, he creates absorbing human narratives. A truly essential read. Your Inner Fish: A Journey Into The 3.5-Billion-Year History Of The Human Body — Neil Shubin In Your Inner Fish, paleontologist Neil Shubin explores how human body developed over time, tracing traits like arms and organs back to ancient fish through fossils. His engaging storytelling bridges past and present, making complex science relatable and awe-inspiring — a must-read for those curious about life’s origins. The genius Of Birds — Jennifer Ackerman From pigeons that outperform humans in visual memory tests to crows capable of complex reasoning, Jennifer Ackerman challenges the phrase “bird-brained” with a fascinating exploration of birds’ intelligence. Based on the latest cutting-edge research and fascinating field studies, Ackerman reveals how birds demonstrate incredible problem-solving skills, memory, creativity and even the ability to use tools. This popular science book will open your eyes to the surprising cognitive abilities of birds. 1. What does Astrophysics for People in a Hurry focus on? A. Idea generation. B. Universe wonders. C. Space adventures. D. Strategy interpretation. 2. What does Neil Shubin mainly do in the book Your Inner Fish? A. He invents fascinating stories. B. He discovers unique fossils. C. He explores the origin of fish. D. He studies human body evolution. 3. What’s the common belief of “bird-brained” when it comes to birds? A. They have a logical brain. B. They have a visual memory. C. They’re lacking in intelligence. D. They’re in need of training. 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。本文推荐四本适合好奇者的非虚构科普书，涵盖天体物理学、神经疾病、人类身体进化及鸟类智力四大领域，以通俗表达解读复杂科学，兼具知识性与趣味性。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“For those captivated by the cosmos but short on time, Astrophysics for People in a Hurry is the perfect introduction to the wonders of the universe.(对于那些对宇宙充满好奇但时间有限的人来说，《忙碌者必备的天体物理学》是探索宇宙奥秘的绝佳入门读物)”可知，《忙碌人群的天体物理学》关注的是宇宙奥秘。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“In Your Inner Fish, paleontologist Neil Shubin explores how human body developed over time, tracing traits like arms and organs back to ancient fish through fossils.(在《你体内的鱼》一书中，古生物学家尼尔·舒宾探讨了人类身体是如何随着时间的推移而逐渐形成的，并通过化石追溯了诸如手臂和器官等特征与古老鱼类之间的关联)”可知，尼尔·舒宾在《你体内的鱼》这本书中主要研究人类身体的进化。故选D。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Jennifer Ackerman challenges the phrase “bird-brained” with a fascinating exploration of birds’ intelligence. Based on the latest cutting-edge research and fascinating field studies, Ackerman reveals how birds demonstrate incredible problem-solving skills, memory, creativity and even the ability to use tools.(詹妮弗·阿克曼通过对鸟类智力的精彩探索，对“鸟儿头脑简单”这一说法提出了质疑。她依据最新的前沿研究和引人入胜的实地考察，揭示了鸟类在解决问题、记忆、创造力以及使用工具等方面所展现出的非凡能力)”可知，当谈到鸟类时，“鸟脑笨拙”这一说法的普遍含义是它的意思是它们智力低下。故选C。 B I’ll be honest: I’m not a science guy. Physics, for me, was mostly a fog of equations I tried to survive in school. But while reading Life 3.0 by Max Tegmark, I stumbled upon Fermat’s Principle — and it felt less like physics and more like a life lesson in disguise. Tegmark explains it with a brilliant analogy. Imagine a lifeguard on a beach spotting a swimmer in trouble. She doesn’t take the straight line. Why? Because she runs faster on sand than she swims in water. So she runs farther down the beach first — covering more ground where she’s fast — then dives into the water at an angle. That bent, two-part path is the fastest. Light does the same: bending as it enters water, following the path of least time, not least distance. This is where it clicked. Tegmark writes that the universe often behaves as if it’s optimizing something — minimizing energy, maximizing efficiency. It felt purposeful. Even if nature has no “goal,” its behaviour is goal-oriented. It made me look at my own life. How often do I chase the path that looks shortest, only to find it’s the most draining? I used to promise myself that I would read an hour daily, which seemed to be the “straight-line” way, But I burned out by day three. The “Fermat” way is different: start small, reduce friction, bend your path to match the environment where your progress flows faster. You might run farther on sand before diving in, but you’ll reach your destination sooner. The same applies to change. Whenever we try to change something, we often force confrontation: quit cold turkey, overhaul overnight, fix everything at once. But real change, like light, works better when it bends — when it adapts to the medium it moves through. Bending differently at work, at home is not weakness but wisdom. Maybe the key to improving our lives bit by bit isn’t about more force or straight-line speed. Maybe it’s about paying attention to the medium we’re moving through — our time, mood, health, energy — and adjusting our angle. Because, as nature shows us, the optimal path is rarely the straight one. 4. What did the author think of physics initially? A. It required genuine curiosity. B. It posed academic challenges. C. It provided intellectual rewards. D. It contained philosophical insights. 5. What does the lifeguard story in paragraph 2 mainly explain? A. The necessity of training for lifeguards. B. The methods of calculating running speed. C. The mechanism of light refraction in water. D. The difference between jogging and swimming. 6. What sets the “Fermat” way apart from the author’s prior way? A. Allowing minute changes. B. Highlighting direct methods. C. Demanding strong willpower. D. Advocating dramatic progress. 7. Which of the following does the author most probably agree with? A. Go with the flow. B. No pains, no gains. C. A rolling stone gathers no moss. D. Still water runs deep. 【答案】4. B 5. C 6. A 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇哲理散文。文章主要讲述作者从费马原理中获得启示，指出人生与自我改变不必强求走直线，适时变通、适配环境才是最优路径。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“I’ll be honest: I’m not a science guy. Physics, for me, was mostly a fog of equations I tried to survive in school.(说实话，我并不是个理科达人。上学时，物理对我来说就是一堆晦涩难懂的公式，我只是勉强应付)”可知，作者最初认为物理充满难懂的公式，是学业上的难题。故选B。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Tegmark explains it with a brilliant analogy. Imagine a lifeguard on a beach spotting a swimmer in trouble. She doesn’t take the straight line. Why? Because she runs faster on sand than she swims in water. So she runs farther down the beach first — covering more ground where she’s fast — then dives into the water at an angle. That bent, two-part path is the fastest. Light does the same: bending as it enters water, following the path of least time, not least distance.(泰格马克用一个绝妙的类比解释了这个原理。想象海滩上的救生员发现有人溺水，她不会走直线。为什么？因为她在沙滩上奔跑的速度，远比在水中游泳快。所以她会先沿着沙滩多跑一段——在自己速度快的地方多赶路——再斜着冲入水中。这条弯折的、分两段的路线，才是最快的路径。光也是如此：射入水中时会发生折射，遵循的是耗时最短的路径，而非距离最短)”可知，作者用救生员的故事类比解释光在水中的折射原理。故选C。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“The “Fermat” way is different: start small, reduce friction, bend your path to match the environment where your progress flows faster.(而“费马式”的方法截然不同：从小处着手，减少阻碍，调整路线去适配那些能让你进步更快的环境)”可知，“费马式”方法与作者之前的方式不同之处在于从小处着手，允许微小的改变。故选A。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Maybe the key to improving our lives bit by bit isn’t about more force or straight-line speed. Maybe it’s about paying attention to the medium we’re moving through— our time, mood, health, energy— and adjusting our angle. Because, as nature shows us, the optimal path is rarely the straight one.(或许，一步步让生活变好的关键，不在于用更大力气，也不在于追求直线式的速度。而在于关注我们身处的“环境介质”—— 我们的时间、心情、健康与精力，并适时调整自己的角度。因为大自然早已告诉我们：最优的路径，从来都不是直线)”可知，作者认为人生与自我改变应像费马原理一样，适时变通、适配环境、顺势而为，而非强行走直线。故选A。 C If you’ve scrolled through your Facebook feed recently, you may have noticed something surprising: lots and lots of short videos. What makes this “Reels” feature strange is that it is hugely addictive, which I know quite well from my own personal experience. Last Friday, I took a break and hit on one short clip of someone making dinner and, well, the next time I looked up it was 20 minutes later and the blank document on my computer monitor was confirming to me that my work was still not done. However, as silly as it seems, Reels-is actually super important, and is at the centre of a major battle between the world’s largest tech firms. The format (格式) was first pioneered by TikTok-the Chinese-owned video app that has taken the world by storm since it launched in 2016. Today, TikTok has around 23 million UK users every month-including basically every person you know under the age of 25. And that fact has made Facebook and its parent company, Meta, very nervous indeed. As TikTok has continued to boom, Facebook has actually fallen in popularity among “Gen Z”. The reason Tik Tok has proven such a powerful challenger to Facebook’s social media dominance is almost entirely down to these sorts of short-form videos. The format is almost perfectly optimised to be as addictive as possible: Tik Tok’s app shows you a short-form video, and if you don’t like it, you can simply swipe it away and another one will start playing instantly. And because it is portrait, not landscape, videos look “right” when viewed on your phone. What’s also smart is that TikTok’s algorithm (算法) picks videos for you based on what you actually watch, and not what you say you want. Facebook isn’t the only app trying to do what TikTok does so well. Instagram, which is owned by Facebook’s parent company Meta, has integrated Reels even more aggressively into its app. And even Google is nervous, launching its own TikTok-style video section of YouTube(which it owns)a couple of years ago. As things stand, though TikTok currently maintains a healthy lead in the category, both YouTube and Facebook have deep pockets-so expect to see even more Reels and Shorts popping up in your feed as this intense battle continues to rage. You won’t be able to take your eyes off them. 8. Why did the author mention his own experience in paragraph 2? A. To illustrate the feature of short videos. B. To stress the importance of short videos. C. To prove his preference to short videos. D. To introduce the functions of short videos. 9. What do we know about TikTok according to the passage? A. It has shown the trend of the fall in popularity among “Gen Z”. B. It is perceived as a potential threat to Facebook’s social media dominance. C. Its number of registered UK users has reached 23 million since it launched in 2016. D. It underestimates the essential role of short videos in competition with large tech firms. 10. What makes the short videos on TikTok App so popular? A. The beautiful visual effects. B. The high video quality. C. The random recommendation. D. The quick switch between videos. 11. What is the message conveyed in the last paragraph? A. The short videos have a profound impact on our daily life. B. TikTok seems to be losing its advantage over short videos in the short run. C. YouTube and Facebook may encounter financial difficulties in developing Shorts. D. A growing number of tech firms have engaged in fierce competition for the short video market. 【答案】8. A 9. B 10. D 11. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。科技巨头争抢短视频市场，Facebook、Instagram的Reels与Google旗下YouTube的短片功能，紧跟TikTok模式，激烈竞争，力求抓住用户注意力。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。由文章第二段“What makes this “Reels” feature strange is that it is hugely addictive, which I know quite well from my own personal experience. Last Friday, I took a break and hit on one short clip of someone making dinner and, well, the next time I looked up it was 20 minutes later and the blank document on my computer monitor was confirming to me that my work was still not done. (这个“卷轴”功能的奇怪之处在于它非常容易上瘾，我从自己的个人经历中非常了解这一点。上周五，我休息了一下，突然看到一个人在做晚饭的短片，20分钟后，我再次抬头看时，电脑显示器上的空白文件向我证实，我的工作还没有完成。)”可知，作者在第二段中提到自己的经历，描述了他在Facebook的Reels功能上观看短视频时，不知不觉就过去了20分钟，这表明了短视频极易吸引人的特点。通过这个亲身经历，作者旨在阐述短视频能够极度吸引用户并长时间保持其注意力的特性，说明短视频的特点。故选A。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。由文章第三段中“Today, TikTok has around 23 million UK users every month-including basically every person you know under the age of 25. And that fact has made Facebook and its parent company, Meta, very nervous indeed. As TikTok has continued to boom, Facebook has actually fallen in popularity among “Gen Z”. The reason TikTok has proven such a powerful challenger to Facebook’s social media dominance is almost entirely down to these sorts of short-form videos. (如今，抖音每月约有2300万英国用户，基本上包括你认识的所有25岁以下的人。这一事实让Facebook及其母公司Meta非常紧张。随着TikTok的持续繁荣，Facebook在“Z世代”中的受欢迎程度实际上有所下降。Tik Tok之所以能成为Facebook社交媒体霸主地位的强大挑战者，几乎完全归功于这类短视频。)”可知，TikTok被视为对Facebook社交媒体主导地位的潜在威胁。故选B。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。由文章第四中段 “The format is almost perfectly optimised to be as addictive as possible: TikTok’s app shows you a short-form video, and if you don’t like it, you can simply swipe it away and another one will start playing instantly. (这种格式几乎是完美的优化，尽可能让人上瘾：Tik Tok的应用程序会显示一段短视频，如果你不喜欢，你可以简单地把它移开，另一个视频就会立即开始播放。)”可知，TikTok用户如果不喜欢当前视频，只需滑动即可立即开始播放下一个视频。这种快速切换机制让用户能持续不断地浏览新内容，增强了其吸引力。故选D。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。由文章最后一段中“Facebook isn’t the only app trying to do what TikTok does so well. Instagram, which is owned by Facebook’s parent company Meta, has integrated Reels even more aggressively into its app. And even Google is nervous, launching its own TikTok-style video section of YouTube (which it owns) a couple of years ago. As things stand, though TikTok currently maintains a healthy lead in the category, both YouTube and Facebook have deep pockets-so expect to see even more Reels and Shorts popping up in your feed as this intense battle continues to rage. You won’t be able to take your eyes off them. (Facebook并不是唯一一个试图做TikTok擅长的事情的应用程序。Facebook母公司Meta旗下的Instagram更积极地将Reels整合到自己的应用程序中。就连Google也感到紧张，几年前在YouTube （它拥有的YouTube）上推出了自己的tiktok风格的视频部分。就目前的情况来看，尽管TikTok目前在这一类别中保持着健康的领先地位，但YouTube和Facebook都有雄厚的财力——所以随着这场激烈的战斗继续进行，预计你会看到更多的Reels和Shorts出现在你的信息流中。你的视线将无法从它们身上移开。)”可知，越来越多的科技公司在短视频市场上展开了激烈的竞争。故选D。 D Plastic and cheap clothes are not a glorious legacy (遗产). But a scientist exploring which items from our technological civilization are most likely to survive for many millions of years as fossils (化石) has reached an ironic and instructive conclusion: Plastic and fast fashion will be our everlasting geological signature. “Plastic will definitely be a signature ‘technofossil’, because it is incredibly tough, we are making massive amounts of it, and it gets around the entire globe,” says Sarah Gabbott, a University of Leicester expert on fossils. “So wherever those future civilizations dig, they are going to find plastic.” Clothes will also make an abrupt entry into humanity’s fossil record. Today, the world’s growing population often wears mass-produced synthetic (合成的) clothing that are rapidly thrown away and they are not as easily decomposed as cotton and silk. “We are making them in ridiculous amounts,” says Gabbott. We throw them into landfills (填埋场), which are like giant mummification tombs. It is already clear that much of modern fashion will end up being truly timeless.” Fossils are not just objects left behind, but also the traces of life’s activity written into the rocks. Human activities, such as oil drilling and nuclear tests, will leave lasting scars. Humankind has also created many near-indestructible chemicals, such as dioxins and DDT. Given that similar molecules produced by bacteria have been found in rocks that are 1,600m years old in Western Australia, these chemicals appear to be here to stay. “And there is the graphite (石墨) used in pencils,” says Gabbott. “It is endearing to think that it may be the drawings of children that may survive best of all: a pencil portrait, perhaps, of a family outside a house, with the sun shining and a rainbow arcing across the sky,” she says jokingly. “The big message here is that the amount of stuff we are now making is eye-watering — it’s off the scale,” says Gabbott. All of the stuff made by humans by 1950 was a small part of all the matter on Earth. But today it outweighs all plants and animals. “This raises serious questions for us all,” she says, “Do you need that? Do you really need to buy more?” 12. What does the author think of plastic and cheap clothes as a legacy? A. Troubling. B. Short-lived. C. Technologically weak. D. Environmentally harmless. 13. What can be categorized as “technofossils”? A. Dinosaur bones. B. Cotton clothing. C. Nuclear waste. D. Silk clothes. 14. Why are “children’s drawings” mentioned in paragraph 5? A. To highlight human creativity. B. To celebrate modern technology. C. To stress that warmth of life is here to stay. D. To indicate that chemicals could be fossilized. 15. What is Gabbott’s primary concern? A. Biodiversity loss. B. Geological record accuracy. C. Technological progress. D. Overproduction of material goods. 【答案】12. A 13. C 14. D 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了科学家的研究发现：塑料、快时尚服饰等人类人造物质会成为永久留存的“技术化石”，成为人类文明独特的地质印记，并反思了当下人类过度生产物质产品的现状与隐患。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Plastic and cheap clothes are not a glorious legacy (遗产). But a scientist exploring which items from our technological civilization are most likely to survive for many millions of years as fossils (化石) has reached an ironic and instructive conclusion: Plastic and fast fashion will be our everlasting geological signature. (塑料与廉价服饰并非光荣的文明遗产。但一位科学家在探究人类科技文明中，哪些物质最有可能留存数百万年成为化石时，得出了极具讽刺意味且富有启发意义的结论：塑料和快时尚服饰，将成为人类永恒的地质印记)”可知，这类不光彩的人造产物会永久留存，该现象充满讽刺与警示意味，体现出作者对此持担忧的态度。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Plastic will definitely be a signature ‘technofossil’, because it is incredibly tough, we are making massive amounts of it, and it gets around the entire globe. (塑料无疑将成为一种标志性的‘技术化石’，因为它极其坚韧，我们正在大量生产它，并且它遍布全球。)”以及第五段“Human activities, such as oil drilling and nuclear tests, will leave lasting scars. (石油钻探、核试验等人类活动会留下永久性痕迹。)”可知，technofossils指代人类创造、难以降解、可留存数百万年的人造产物，核废料符合该定义，而棉质、丝绸衣物可自然降解，不属于技术化石。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段“Humankind has also created many near-indestructible chemicals, such as dioxins and DDT... these chemicals appear to be here to stay. “And there is the graphite (石墨) used in pencils,” says Gabbott. (人类还创造了许多几乎坚不可摧的化学物质，如二恶英和滴滴涕……这些化学物质似乎会一直存在。“还有铅笔中使用的石墨，”加博特说道。)”可知，儿童画作由石墨绘制，文章列举该例子，是为佐证人造化学物质可以形成化石、长久留存的观点。 【15题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“The big message here is that the amount of stuff we are now making is eye-watering — it’s off the scale...But today it outweighs all plants and animals. “This raises serious questions for us all,” she says, “Do you need that? Do you really need to buy more?” (这里要传达的重要信息是，我们现在制造的物品数量令人瞠目结舌——已经超出了常规范围……但如今，这些物品的数量超过了所有植物和动物。“你需要那个吗？你真的需要再买一些吗？”)”可知，Gabbott最核心的担忧是人类无节制、大规模的物质商品过度生产问题。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，共12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Picture a table surrounded by curious minds, each desiring to uncover the mysteries of the universe, as they start a journey of intellectual exploration through the art of challenging questions. The scene summarizes the essence of intellectual questions. ____16____ They’re the kind of questions that make you frown, scratch your head, and maybe even lose a little sleep. ____17____ For instance, as AI systems become increasingly complex, we’re forced to deal with some pretty mind-bending questions, like “Will AI ever achieve true consciousness?” or “Could it one day surpass human intelligence?” Environmental sustainability presents another set of urgent scientific questions: “How can we balance economic growth with environmental protection? Could we engineer our way out of a climate disaster?” Similarly, space exploration has fascinated humans for centuries. ____18____ We may wonder: “Could we one day settle on other planets?” You might be wondering: “Why bother with all these heavy questions? Can’t we just enjoy a nice, light conversation about the weather?” Well, sure, we could. But where’s the fun in that? Asking intellectual questions isn’t just a way to sound smart at dinner parties. When we engage with intellectual questions, we’re developing critical thinking skills, enhancing our ability to analyze complex issues, and broadening our understanding of the world. ____19____ And the benefits go beyond personal development. Engaging in intellectual questions can promote understanding. When we struggle with difficult questions together, we learn to appreciate different viewpoints, to challenge our own assumptions, and to find common ground even in disagreement. ____20____ Didn’t many of the world’s greatest discoveries and inventions start with someone asking “What if?” or “Why not?” So next time you find yourself in a conversation, don’t be afraid to dig a little deeper, to ask the big questions, and to challenge assumptions. Your brain and the world will thank you for it. A. Intellectual questions arise accordingly. B. It’s like going to the gym, but for your brain. C. Intellectual questions are not just surface-level inquiries. D. Moreover, raising big questions drives innovation and progress. E. In a world full of challenges, they are more important than ever. F. As we explore further, the questions touch on the very fabric of our society. G. The questions that unlock deep insights and meaningful connections lie in every corner. 【答案】16. C 17. G 18. A 19. B 20. D 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了思辨性问题的本质特征，列举人工智能、环境发展、太空探索等领域的相关深度问题，阐述探讨思辨性问题对个人思维培养、人际包容理解以及社会创新发展的重要意义，并呼吁人们勇于提出深层次、有价值的问题。 【16题详解】 根据前文“The scene summarizes the essence of intellectual questions.(这一场景概括了思辨性问题的本质。)”以及空后一句 “They’re the kind of questions that make you frown, scratch your head, and maybe even lose a little sleep.(这类问题会让你皱眉、苦思冥想，甚至夜不能寐。)” 可知空前总结思辨性问题的本质，空后描述这类问题引人深思、并不浅显；故推知：空处应点明思辨性问题并非表层浅显的问题，承接上下文语义；选项C“Intellectual questions are not just surface-level inquiries.(思辨性问题不只是流于表面的疑问。)” 符合原文内容。 【17题详解】 根据后文“For instance, as AI systems become increasingly complex, we’re forced to deal with some pretty mind-bending questions, like “Will AI ever achieve true consciousness?” or “Could it one day surpass human intelligence?” Environmental sustainability presents another set of urgent scientific questions: “How can we balance economic growth with environmental protection? Could we engineer our way out of a climate disaster?”(例如，随着人工智能系统变得愈发复杂，我们不得不面对一些十分烧脑的问题，比如“人工智能能否真正产生意识？”或是“未来它是否会超越人类智力？”环境可持续发展也引出了另一系列亟待解答的科学问题：“我们该如何平衡经济发展与环境保护？我们能否依靠科技手段化解气候灾难？”)”可知后文举例多个领域都存在深度思辨问题；故推知：空处作为段落总起句，应引出富有深度、有价值的思辨问题遍布各个领域，统领下文举例内容；选项G“The questions that unlock deep insights and meaningful connections lie in every corner.(能够启发深刻见解、建立深层关联的问题存在于各个角落。)”符合原文内容。 【18题详解】 根据前文“Similarly, space exploration has fascinated humans for centuries.(同样，几个世纪以来太空探索一直吸引着人类。)”以及空后一句 “We may wonder: “Could we one day settle on other planets?”(我们或许会疑惑：未来我们能否在其他星球定居？)” 可知前文承接 AI、环保话题转到太空探索，空后引出太空相关的思辨疑问；故推知：空处应表示伴随太空探索这一话题，相应的思辨问题也随之产生，起到承上启下作用；选项A“Intellectual questions arise accordingly.(相应地，思辨性问题随之产生。)” 符合原文内容。 【19题详解】 根据前文“When we engage with intellectual questions, we’re developing critical thinking skills, enhancing our ability to analyze complex issues, and broadening our understanding of the world.(当我们探究思辨性问题时，我们正在培养批判性思维能力，提升分析复杂问题的能力，并拓宽对世界的认知。)” 及空后一句“And the benefits go beyond personal development.(这些益处远不止个人成长层面。)”可知空前讲述思考思辨性问题对个人思维与认知的提升作用，后文提及其他方面的益处；故推知：空处会总结思考思辨性问题对个人思维与认知的益处，衔接前文；选项B“It’s like going to the gym, but for your brain.(这就像是给大脑健身。)” 符合原文内容。 【20题详解】 根据前文“When we struggle with difficult questions together, we learn to appreciate different viewpoints, to challenge our own assumptions, and to find common ground even in disagreement.(当我们一同钻研难题时，我们学会欣赏不同观点，质疑自身固有想法，即便存在分歧也能找到共识。)”以及空后一句“Didn’t many of the world’s greatest discoveries and inventions start with someone asking “What if?” or “Why not?”?(世界上许多伟大的发现和发明，不都是始于有人提出 “假如会怎样？”“为何不试试？” 这类问题吗？)”可知，空前讲述思辨问题促进人与人之间的理解包容，空后关联到人类发明创造；故推知：空处递进说明提出深刻问题能推动创新与社会进步，衔接前后逻辑；选项D“Moreover, raising big questions drives innovation and progress.(此外，提出重大问题能推动创新与进步。)”符合原文内容。 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。 On a Saturday morning, Tara and her new bridegroom, Sam, were drinking coffee when their doorbell rang. She exchanged a curious glance with her husband, ____21____ who could be visiting at this early hour. Upon opening the door, Tara found Tina, her closest ____22____ since childhood, standing there and smiling. In her arms, she held a ____23____ young creature with beautiful eyes. At the sight of the little cat, Tara was ____24____drawn to its innocence. “Surprise!” Tina cried, and ____25____ the kitten for her to see. “I thought this little one could ____26____ a loving home, and who’s better than you and Sam?” This ____27____ gift was unlike anything Tara had ever imagined, and she was deeply moved by her friend’s gesture. “Thank you, Tina,” Tara managed to say, her voice ____28____ with emotion and her heart full of appreciation, “This means the world to us.” Tara and Sam named the kitten Charles, who quickly became the centre of their universe, bringing ____29____ joy and laughter to their home. As days passed, Tara’s _____30_____ with Charles deepened. Charles was very _____31_____ to her moods, curling up beside her when she was lost in thought or sank into sadness. Its company became a constant source of _____32_____ to her. It was the unconditional love of the furry friend that could heal the deepest wounds and comfort her _____33_____ heart. Their home was now filled with the _____34_____ of playful meows and soft steps of the little cat, who had woven a beautiful thread into their life and _____35_____ it with warmth and love. 21. A. wondering B. knowing C. believing D. insisting 22. A. neighbor B. friend C. relative D. colleague 23. A. tiny B. large C. poor D. ugly 24. A. strangely B. occasionally C. specifically D. immediately 25. A. took off B. held out C. put away D. left behind 26. A. lose B. miss C. use D. build 27. A. unexpected B. unfamiliar C. unpleasant D. unknown 28. A. dropped B. rose C. faded D. choked 29. A. restrictive B. temporary C. boundless D. imaginary 30. A. bond B. division C. exchange D. trust 31. A. indifferent B. sensitive C. accessible D. resistant 32. A. grief B. tension C. pride D. comfort 33. A. relaxed B. troubled C. inspired D. delighted 34. A. touches B. tastes C. sounds D. sights 35. A. compared B. satisfied C. decorated D. engaged 【答案】21. A 22. B 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. D 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了Tara的朋友给她送了一只可爱的小猫，及其对Tara和Sam生活带来的快乐。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她与丈夫交换了一个好奇的眼神，纳闷是谁可能在这么早的时候来访。A. wondering纳闷、想知道；B. knowing知道；C. believing相信；D. insisting坚持。根据上文“a curious glance”可知，她纳闷是谁这么早来访，故选A项。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：打开门后，Tara发现她从小就最亲密的朋友蒂娜站在那里微笑。A. neighbor邻居；B. friend朋友；C. relative亲戚；D. colleague同事。根据下文“since childhood”可知，是她从小就最亲密的朋友，故选B项。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她的怀里抱着一个有着美丽眼睛的小生物。A. tiny小的；B. large大的；C. poor穷的；D. ugly丑的。根据下文“the kitten”“this little one”可知，是一只小猫，即小生物，故选A项。 【24题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：一看到这只小猫，塔拉立刻被它的纯真所吸引。A. strangely奇怪地；B. occasionally偶尔；C. specifically具体地；D. immediately立刻。根据下文“gift was unlike anything Tara had ever imagined, and she was deeply moved by her friend’s gesture”可知，她是喜欢这个礼物的，所以一看到这只小猫就立刻被它吸引，故选D项。 【25题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：“惊喜！”Tina叫道，并把小猫拿出来给她看。A. took off起飞；B. held out拿出；C. put away放下；D. left behind留下。根据上文“At the sight of the little cat, Tara was ____4____drawn to its innocence.”可知，Tara被小猫吸引，所以Tina是拿出小猫来给她看，故选B项。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我想这个小家伙需要一个充满爱的家，还有谁比你和Sam更合适呢？A. lose输；B. miss错过；C. use需要、用；D. build构建。根据下文“a loving home, and who’s better than you and Sam?”可知，此处是指，小猫需要一个充满爱的家，故选C项。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这份意想不到的礼物与塔拉所想象的完全不同，她被朋友的举动深深地打动了。A. unexpected意想不到的；B. unfamiliar不熟悉的；C. unpleasant不愉快的；D. unknown未知的。根据下文“was unlike anything Tara had ever imagined”可知，这份礼物是意想不到的，故选A项。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“谢谢你，Tina” Tara设法说，她的声音因激动而哽咽，她的心充满了感激，“这对我们来说意味着整个世界。”A. dropped掉落；B. rose上升；C. faded褪色；D. choked哽咽。根据“Tara managed to say, her voice ____8____ with emotion and his heart full of appreciation,”可知，Tara内心非常感激，声音因为感激而有些哽咽，故选D项。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Tara和Sam给这只小猫取名叫Charles，它很快成为他们宇宙的中心，为他们的家带来了无限的欢乐和笑声。A. restrictive限制的；B. temporary暂时的；C. boundless无限的；D. imaginary虚构的。根据“became the centre of their universe, bringing ____9____ joy and laughter to their home.”可是，小猫给他们的家带来了无限的欢乐和笑声，故选C项。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：随着时间的流逝，Tara与Charles的联系加深了。A. bond联系，纽带；B. division分配；C. exchange交换；D. trust信任。根据“Tara’s ____10____ with Charles deepened”可知，此处是指Tara和小猫之间的联系加深了，故选A项。 【31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Charles对她的情绪非常敏感，当她陷入沉思或陷入悲伤时，它会蜷缩在她身边。A. indifferent冷漠的；B. sensitive敏感的；C. accessible可接近的；D. resistant抗拒的。根据下文“curling up beside her when she was lost in thought or sank into sadness.”可知，小猫对Tara的情绪非常敏感，故选B项。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：它的陪伴成为她不断安慰的源泉。A. grief悲伤；B. tension紧张；C. pride骄傲；D. comfort安慰。根据下文“comfort her”可知，小猫的陪伴对Tara来说是安慰的源泉，故选D项。 【33题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：正是毛茸茸的朋友无条件的爱，才能治愈最深的伤口，安慰她烦恼的心。A. relaxed放松的；B. troubled烦恼的；C. inspired受鼓舞的；D. delighted高兴的。根据“comfort her ____13____ heart.”可知，此处是指小猫能够安慰她烦恼的心，故选B项。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们的家里现在充满了小猫俏皮的喵喵叫声和轻柔的脚步声，小猫在他们的生活中编织了一条美丽的线，并用温暖和爱装饰了它。A. touches触觉；B. tastes口味；C. sounds声音；D. sights景象。根据下文“playful meows”可知，是家里充满了猫叫声，故选C项。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们的家里现在充满了小猫俏皮的喵喵叫声和轻柔的脚步声，小猫在他们的生活中编织了一条美丽的线，并用温暖和爱装饰了它。A. compared比较；B. satisfied使满意；C. decorated装饰；D. engaged参加。根据“who had woven a beautiful thread into their life and ____15____ it with warmth and love.”可知，对于Tara和Sam来说，小猫在他们的生活中用温暖和爱装饰了他们的家，故选C项。 第II卷 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。 Chinese embroidery (刺绣) has a history of over 4,000 years and remains a shining symbol of traditional craftsmanship. It ____36____(define) as the art of using needles and colored threads to create complex patterns on fabrics,____37____(combine) practical use with artistic beauty. The craft ____38____(date) back to the Shang Dynasty, with early examples discovered in Henan Province showing remarkable skill. Over centuries, it has developed into diverse styles,and the“Four Great Embroideries” — Su, Yue, Shu, and Xiang embroidery — have ____39____(gradual) become iconic. Su embroidery is celebrated for its delicate threads and elegant colors, while Yue embroidery impresses with bright colors and 3D textures (纹理), often adding gold foil (箔纸) or peacock feathers ____40____(enhance) brightness. Each style reflects the unique cultural characteristics of its region. Embroidery patterns are rich ____41____ symbolism, conveying people’s hopes for success.Common designs include peonies, dragons and phoenixes, and fish. In traditional society, it was not only a key skill for women but also a way to express ____42____(person) creativity. During the Song Dynasty, artisans combined calligraphy and painting with embroidery,____43____ improved the craft to high art. Today, Chinese embroidery adapts to modern life through innovation. It has gained international ____44____(recognize), with works exhibited worldwide for cultural exchange. As one of ____45____ most precious intangible cultural heritages, it carries the wisdom of generations, proving true craftsmanship never fades. 【答案】36. is defined 37. combining 38. dates 39. gradually 40. to enhance 41. in 42. personal 43. which 44. recognition 45. the 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了拥有四千多年历史的中国刺绣的起源、四大绣派特点、图案寓意以及当代传承发展现状。 【36题详解】 考查一般现在时的被动语态。句意：它被定义为一种使用针线在织物上创造复杂纹样的技艺，兼具实用价值与艺术美感。主语It指代前文Chinese embroidery，和define之间为被动逻辑；全篇为客观介绍刺绣，使用一般现在时，主语为单数，被动结构为is defined。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：它被定义为一种使用针线在织物上创造复杂纹样的技艺，兼具实用价值与艺术美感。空格前为完整主句，无连词连接分句，此处为非谓语作伴随状语；主语it（指刺绣）和combine之间是主动关系，要用现在分词。 【38题详解】 考查时态。句意：这项工艺追溯至商朝，河南省出土的早期刺绣样本展现出高超技艺。date back to为固定短语，意为“追溯到”，无被动语态；全篇客观陈述客观事实，用一般现在时，主语the craft为单数名词，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。 【39题详解】 考查副词。句意：历经数百年，它发展出多样风格，苏、粤、蜀、湘四大名绣也逐渐成为标志性刺绣品类。空格修饰谓语动词have become，副词才可修饰动词，gradual对应的副词形式为gradually。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：粤绣凭借鲜亮色彩与立体纹理令人印象深刻，常添加金箔或孔雀羽毛来提亮色泽。空格处在句中作目的状语，添加金箔、羽毛的目的是提升亮度，不定式to do表目的。 【41题详解】 考查固定介词搭配。句意：刺绣纹样蕴含丰富的象征意义，传递人们对顺遂的期许。固定搭配be rich in，意为“富含；含有大量的”。 【42题详解】 考查形容词。句意：在传统社会中，刺绣不仅是女性必备技艺，也是一种表达个人创造力的途径。空格修饰名词creativity，需要形容词作定语，person的形容词形式为personal。 【43题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：宋朝时期，工匠将书画与刺绣相结合，这一举动将刺绣工艺提升到了高雅艺术的层面。空格前有逗号，指代前文整句话“工匠结合书画与刺绣”这件事，属于非限制性定语从句，指代整件事且在从句中作主语，只能用关系代词which。 【44题详解】 考查名词词性转换。句意：它获得了国际认可，大量作品在全球展出用于文化交流。空格前形容词international修饰空格单词，形容词后必须接名词；recognize为动词，名词形式为recognition，且为不可数名词，无需变形。故填recognition。 【45题详解】 考查定冠词。句意：作为最珍贵的非物质文化遗产之一，它承载着世代人的智慧，印证了真正的匠心永不消逝。空格后为形容词最高级most precious，英语语法规定形容词副词最高级前必须加定冠词the。故填the。 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节：（满分15分） 46. 假设你是高三学生李华。为了缓解AI时代下人际疏离的问题，你的好友Chris正在策划一次主题为“连接”的活动，他发来邮件询问你的建议。请你用英文给他回复，内容包括： 1．你的建议； 2．说明理由。 注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Chris, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Chris, Delighted to know that you are launching the activity themed “Connection” to bridge the interpersonal gap caused by the prevailing AI technology. I’d like to offer some practical suggestions. Primarily, holding offline interactive workshops is highly recommended. Unlike superficial online communication, face-to-face cooperation enables us to build genuine emotional bonds effectively. Furthermore, it would be ideal to organize small group sharing sessions, where participants can exchange their feelings about alienated social relationships in the AI era. Such activities can effectively break the virtual barrier, awaken people’s awareness of real-life connection, and ultimately warm up our increasingly distant interpersonal relationships. Hope my suggestions will be of great help to you. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达是一封建议信，要求考生给好友Chris回复邮件，针对他策划的“连接”主题活动提出建议并说明理由，旨在缓解AI时代下的人际疏离问题。 【详解】1.词汇积累 有用的，可用的：practical → available 建议：suggestions→ recommendations 组织：organize→ launch 帮助：help→ assistance 2.句式拓展 同义句改写 原句：I'd like to offer some practical suggestions. 拓展句：I take pleasure in putting forward some practical recommendations. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Delighted to know that you are launching the activity themed “Connection” to bridge the interpersonal gap caused by the prevailing AI technology. （使用了that连接的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】Furthermore, it would be ideal to organize small group sharing sessions, where participants can exchange their feelings about alienated social relationships in the AI era.（使用了关系副词where引导的定语从句，先行词为small group sharing sessions） 第二节：（满分25分） 47. 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。 The football season was almost over. Sally had been playing football all summer. She really enjoyed running around with the other players in her bright orange uniform, chasing the black and white ball across the grassy field. As much as shewed, though, Sally still had not scored one single goal. Before each game, they had a practice session. The coach showed Sally and her team how to pass the ball to each other and take shots at the goal. Sally was pretty good at passing the ball, but even during practices, she couldn't kick the ball past the goalkeeper. She wondered if she should quit football and join a different club. “Don’t give up,” said the coach. But it was half-time, and Sally was feeling frustrated (沮丧). She was trying! Every time she got a chance to kick the ball, it would go in the wrong direction or a player from the other team would take control of it. She sipped at her cola and pouted (撅嘴). The break was over and the referee blew his whistle to start the game again. The two teams walked back onto the field, both determined to win. Sally bent, tied up her shoelace and heard her mother whisper in her ear. “Stay focused. Keep your eyes on the ball. Look for an opportunity to get the ball. You can do it.” Sally stood up and took a deep breath. Even if she didn't get one goal all summer, she knew that she had tried her best. That was something to be proud of. So she smiled at her mother and headed to her position. The whistle blew, and the game continued. The score was tied with one goal each. The green team was pretty good, but Sally's orange team was fast. The girls' ponytails bounced as they ran, with many feet kicking frantically (拼命地) at the ball when it came near them. It was a rather boring game and Sally's heart was no longer in it. 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。 Sally started daydreaming about joining other school clubs. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Recalling her mother's words. Sally was woken from her daydream. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Sally started daydreaming about joining other school clubs. She could be a member of the hip hop club, which her best friend Tracy kept talking about. She imagined herself dancing on stage of a big auditorium with thousands of people cheering for her. She could also try a different sport, like jogging or cycling. Anyway, football would be her last choice. Just as her mind was wandering, she saw a familiar face in the crowd. It was her mother. “Stay focused. You can do it.” Recalling her mother’s words, Sally was woken from her daydream. At that very moment, her teammate passed the ball to her. She took control of it and dribbled it between her feet, moving forward toward the net of the green team. She passed a few players and was soon positioned right in front of the net. Focused on the ball, she kicked it as hard as she could. The referee blew her whistle. “Goal!”. Sally’s team won. Her mom was right. All she had to do was stay focused. 【解析】 【分析】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了萨莉是一名足球队队员，非常热爱足球，但是她一个球也没有进过，教练鼓励她，母亲告诉她“保持专注。眼睛盯着球。寻找机会得到球。你可以的。”但是在比赛的时候，萨莉走神了。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“萨莉开始做参加其他学校俱乐部的白日梦。”可知，第一段可描写萨莉脑子里想象的内容。 ②由第二段首句内容“萨莉想起母亲的话，从白日梦中醒来。”可知，第二段可描写萨莉从白日梦了清醒过来，专注踢球的过程。 2.续写线索：想象成自己成为俱乐部成员——尝试其他运动——熟悉的面孔——回过神来——专注踢球——感悟 3.词汇激活（一个词汇要写出相近的表达） 行为类 ①想象：imagine/ envision/ suppose ②尝试：try/ attempt ③回过神来：come back to earth/ be woken from 情绪类 专注：stay focused/ be absorbed in 【点睛】[高分句型1] She took control of it and dribbled it between her feet, moving forward toward the net of the green team.（现在分词做伴随状语） [高分句型2] She could be a member of the hip hop club, which her best friend Tracy kept talking about.（由关系代词which引导非限制性定语从句） [高分句型3] Just as her mind was wandering, she saw a familiar face in the crowd.（as引导的时间状语从句的省略） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $