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湘潭市第一中学2026届高考适应性测试（一模） 英语试题 请注意：满分150分， 考试时间120分钟 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Diversity Overnight programs offer a unique opportunity for potential students to experience campus life firsthand. These programs, typically sponsored by the institution, are designed for students from minority backgrounds who may not be able to afford a visit to campus on their own. Diversity Overnight programs provide an immersive campus experience, making universities and colleges accessible for students in advance. They remove financial barriers to visits and offer application and financial aid workshops. Additionally, participants build valuable connections with peers, students, and staff, gaining support throughout the admissions process and beyond. How to Apply for Diversity Overnight programs? Coalition (联盟) Members and their Diversity Overnight programs Expanding college access to communities that have been minorities in higher education is a shared goal among Coalition schools. Below, check out some of our member schools and their diversity overnight visit programs. Programme Visit Time Deadline Mount Marty University November 20-22 September 8 Columbia University September 4-6, 2025 June 25 University of Michigan October 8-10, 2025 July 31 Wellesley College December 18, 2025 October 20 1. What is the main purpose of Diversity Overnight programs? A. To provide free flights for students to visit colleges. B. To help students make friends before entering college. C. To offer all the applicants a free campus tour before they apply. D. To provide some students with a firsthand campus life experience. 2. What are applicants of Diversity Overnight programs advised to do? A. Anticipate additional costs. B. Draw up a list of programs. C. Prevent last-minute submission. D. Demonstrate your research. 3. Which would be a suitable time to submit an application for an early September campus visit? A. June 20-23. B. November 20-22. C. August 16-20. D. September 3-5. 【答案】1. D 2. C 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要讲述了Diversity Overnight项目的目的、优势及申请时间和部分联盟成员学校的相关信息。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Diversity Overnight programs offer a unique opportunity for potential students to experience campus life firsthand.(Diversity Overnight项目为潜在学生提供了一个亲身体验校园生活的独特机会。)”可知，Diversity Overnight项目的主要目的是为一些学生提供亲身体验校园生活的机会。故选D。 【2题详解】 推理判断题。细节理解题。根据流程图中最后一部分“Submit before the deadline! (Last-minute packing leads to forgotten items.) (在截止日期前提交！最后一刻的匆忙会导致遗漏物品。)”可知，建议Fly-in项目的申请者避免在最后一刻提交资料。故选C。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据表格中Columbia University的“Visit Time(访问时间)”对应的“September 4-6, 2025(2025年9月4日至6日)”和“Deadline(截止日期)”、“June 25(6月25日)”可知，适合申请9月初校园访问的时间是6月20-23日。故选A。 B When Darrell Langworthy was growing up, Thanksgiving meant 30 neighbors sharing a potluck meal in the family driveway. “My parents worked at a golf course. They’d invite all the workers to Thanksgiving dinner. They would never turn anybody away,” he says. “If there was a kid in the neighborhood who needed dinner, he got it.” It has become an essential part of their family life. Today, Langworthy carries on the tradition at his restaurant in Colchester, Vermont, where a combination of barbecue and community service has made Mark BBQ a hot spot. Colchester is a small town on the shores of Lake Champlain, just north of Burlington. Locals know Mark BBQ for its brisket burgers, pulled-pork sandwiches and Tex-Mex meatloaf. For many, Mark BBQ is also a stop on the road to recovery. Enter: Recovery Kitchen, a programme that brings former addicts into the kitchen to build service industry skills. The effort was inspired by manager Casey DeGuise, who arrived with a troubled history and even more determination. “He had been turned down for 35 jobs,” Langworthy says. “We said ‘Let’s take a chance,’ and he’s never let me down.” Langworthy knows that a little help can go a long way. “I had a time when I was definitely drinking too much,” he recalls. Now, he offers to others the support he once needed. He keeps a cooler by Mark BBQ’s front door with free food for anyone who wants it. But his favorite pastime is still watching full plates turn to dirty dishes. “If we can pay the bills and staff, we’re happy,” says Langworthy. “If we can help the community, we’re happier.” So far, Darrell Langworthy has handed out more than 170,000 free meals. 4. What’s the tradition of the Langworthy family? A. To invite people in his community to Thanksgiving dinner. B. To work at a golf course like his parents. C. To start a programme called Enter: Recovery Kitchen. D. To have a family reunion on Thanksgiving Day. 5. What is special about Darrell Langworthy’s restaurant? A. It serves tasty and countless food. B. It offers job chances for people. C. It combines BBQ and community service. D. It lies on the shores of Lake Champlain. 6. Which of the following words can best describe Darrell Langworthy? A. Adventurous and responsible B. Generous and empathetic C. Cooperative and productive D. Ambitious and demanding 7. What message is conveyed in the text? A. Action speaks louder than words. B. Many hands make light work. C. Loving is a thing that grows. D. Devotion makes the world a better place. 【答案】4. A 5. C 6. B 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要通过描述Darrell Langworthy的成长经历、他的餐厅以及他如何通过美食连接社区、传递爱心的故事，生动地展现了他的生活和事业。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“When Darrell Langworthy was growing up, Thanksgiving meant 30 neighbors sharing a potluck meal in the family driveway. (在Darrell Langworthy小时候，感恩节意味着30个邻居在自家车道上共享一顿家常便饭。)”以及第二段““My parents worked at a golf course. They’d invite all the workers to Thanksgiving dinner. They would never turn anybody away,” he says. “If there was a kid in the neighborhood who needed dinner, he got it.” It has become an essential part of their family life. (“我的父母在高尔夫球场工作。他们会邀请所有的工人来吃感恩节晚餐。他们绝不会拒绝任何人，”他说。“如果附近有孩子需要吃饭，他就会给他。”它已经成为他们家庭生活中必不可少的一部分。)”可知，Langworthy家族在感恩节邀请社区里的人来吃感恩节晚餐。故选A。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Today, Langworthy carries on the tradition at his restaurant in Colchester, Vermont, where a combination of barbecue and community service has made Mark BBQ a hot spot. (如今，Langworthy在他位于佛蒙特州科尔切斯特的餐厅里继续着这一传统，在那里，烧烤和社区服务的结合使马克烧烤成为了一个热点。)”可知，Langworthy的餐厅将烧烤和社区服务结合在一起。故选C。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段“Now, he offers to others the support he once needed. He keeps a cooler by Mark BBQ’s front door with free food for anyone who wants it. (现在，他向别人提供他曾经需要的支持。他在马克烧烤店的前门放了一个冷藏箱，里面有免费的食物给任何想吃的人。)”可知，他非常慷慨；再根据最后一段““If we can pay the bills and staff, we’re happy,” says Langworthy. “If we can help the community, we’re happier.” So far, Darrell Langworthy has handed out more than 170,000 free meals. (“如果我们能支付账单和员工，我们就很高兴了，”Langworthy说。“如果我们能帮助社区，我们会更快乐。”到目前为止，Darrell Langworthy已经分发了超过17万份免费餐点。)”可知，Langworthy非常善解人意。故选B。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，文章讲述了Darrell Langworthy如何通过他的餐厅和“康复厨房”项目，将美食与社区服务相结合，为社区提供帮助和关爱。他不仅继承了父母在感恩节邀请邻居共享聚餐的传统，还在自己的餐厅继续这一传统，并通过提供免费食物给需要的人，以及为曾经的瘾君子提供工作机会，来传递爱心和关怀。Darrell Langworthy的行为体现了奉献的精神，他的努力让社区更加温暖，也让世界变得更美好。所以，选项D“Devotion makes the world a better place. (奉献让世界更美好)”符合全文主题。故选D。 C Scientists looking to uncover the mysteries of the underwater world have more valuable information thanks to an international team that has produced a list of species confirmed or expected to produce sounds underwater. Led by Audrey Looby from the University of Florida, the Global Library of Underwater Biological Sounds working group collaborated with the World Register of Marine Species to document 729 mammals (哺乳动物), fishes, and invertebrates (无脊椎动物) that produce active or passive sounds. In addition, the list includes another 21,911 species that are considered to likely produce sounds. “With more than 70% of the Earth’s surface covered by water, most of the planet’s habitats are aquatic, and there is a misconception that most aquatic organisms are silent. The newly published comprehensive digital database on what animals are known to make sounds is the first of its kind and can revolutionize marine and aquatic science,” the researchers said. “Listening to underwater sounds can reveal a lot of information about the species that produce them and is useful for a variety of applications, ranging from fisheries management, invasive species detection to assessing human environmental impacts,” said Looby, who also co-created FishSounds, which offers a collection of fish sound production research records. The team’s research was published in Scientific Data and involved 19 authors from six countries. “Understanding how marine species interact with their environments is of global importance, and this data being freely available is a major step toward that goal,” said Kieran Cox, a member of the research team. “Most people are familiar with whale or dolphin sounds but are often surprised to learn that many fishes and invertebrates use sounds to communicate, too,” Looby said. “Our database helps demonstrate how widespread underwater sound production really is across a variety of animals, but we still have a lot to learn.” 8. Why is the data listed in paragraph 2? A. To show the types of biological sounds. B. To show the sum of documents on animals. C. To show the species of underwater animals. D. To show the number of the sound-producing species. 9. What is people’s misunderstanding according to the text? A. Many mammals can live in water. B. Most fishes cannot make sounds. C. Different species can communicate. D. Ocean animals can’t get onto the land. 10. What is the goal mentioned by Kieran Cox? A. To document ocean animals’ sounds. B. To set up a free database for scientists. C. To learn how ocean animals communicate. D. To publish the team’s research in Scientific Data. 11. What is the main purpose of the text? A. To call on people to protect ocean animals. B. To introduce the finding of a research team. C. To list the animals that can produce sounds. D. To describe the mysterious underwater world. 【答案】8. D 9. B 10. C 11. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是说明文，主要讲的是科学家创建了水下生物声音数据库，以推动海洋科学研究。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Led by Audrey Looby from the University of Florida, the Global Library of Underwater Biological Sounds working group collaborated with the World Register of Marine Species to document 729 mammals (哺乳动物), fishes, and invertebrates (无脊椎动物) that produce active or passive sounds. In addition, the list includes another 21,911 species that are considered to likely produce sounds.(在佛罗里达大学Audrey Looby的带领下，全球水下生物声音图书馆工作组与世界海洋物种名录合作，记录了729种产生主动或被动声音的哺乳动物、鱼类和无脊椎动物。此外，该名单还包括另外21,911种被认为可能发出声音的物种。)”可知，第二段的数据是为了说明水下发声物种的数量。故选D。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“With more than 70% of the Earth’s surface covered by water, most of the planet’s habitats are aquatic, and there is a misconception that most aquatic organisms are silent.(地球表面70%以上被水覆盖，地球上大部分的栖息地都是水生的，人们有一种误解，认为大多数水生生物都是沉默的。)”可知，人们误解大多数水生生物是不会发出声音的。故选B。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段“Understanding how marine species interact with their environments is of global importance, and this data being freely available is a major step toward that goal(了解海洋物种如何与环境相互作用具有全球重要性，而这些数据的免费提供是朝着这一目标迈出的重要一步)”可知，KieranCox提到的他们的目标是了解海洋物种如何与环境交流。故选C。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“Scientists looking to uncover the mysteries of the underwater world have more valuable information thanks to an international team that has produced a list of species confirmed or expected to produce sounds underwater.(一个国际团队列出了一份名单，列出了已经确认或预计会在水下发出声音的物种，这让那些希望揭开水下世界之谜的科学家们获得了更多有价值的信息。)”和第三段“The newly published comprehensive digital database on what animals are known to make sounds is the first of its kind and can revolutionize marine and aquatic science(新发布的关于已知会发出声音的动物的综合数字数据库是同类数据库中的第一个，可以彻底改变海洋和水生科学)”可知，本文主要讲的是科学家创建了水下生物声音数据库，以推动海洋科学研究，因此本文的主要目的是为了介绍研究小组的新发现，故选B。 D We live in a society that’s crazy about winning. Gold medals, bestseller lists,championships, and Nobel Prizes are the markers of honour. The spotlight shines brightest on the people who crossed the finishing line first, while those who came close slip into the shadows. But the “almosts” shouldn’t be overlooked. The runner who loses by a second, the inventor with a mistimed idea, and the poet whose words gain significance later all contribute significantly. Their efforts often shape the world in ways we only notice later. They’re not failures; instead, they test boundaries and sometimes drive society forward more than celebrated victors. Nikola Tesla, a genius overshadowed by Thomas Edison in his lifetime, had brave visions like wireless power. He died poor, yet his innovations are everywhere in our daily lives. Emily Dickinson’s poems were ignored during her life but later revolutionized.American poetry. Katherine Johnson, a NASA mathematician, made spaceflight possible,but her work was unrecognized for decades. These ”almosts“ show that falling short doesn’t mean lacking impact. Pioneers who break new ground often don’t get the honour. Rosalind Franklin’s X-ray images of DNA were crucial for a major scientific discovery, but Watson and Crick received the Nobel Prize. Vincent van Gogh sold only one painting in his life and struggled with poverty. His fame and the value of his work rose dramatically only after his death.Athletes who change training standards, activists who plant seeds of change, and musicians who influence future generations are all “almosts” who clear the path for others. When we recognize the “almosts”, we redefine winning. It’s about the courage to try, slip up, and keep going. The runner who takes silver comes back stronger. Small-business founders may fail first but rise with a game-changing idea. Artists who weren’t celebrated in their time often touch souls later. The “almosts” remind us that success is about daring to start. Effort is valuable even without applause, and struggle has meaning. Most of us are ”almosts” in some areas of life. Though few reach first place, we all matter. The “almosts” exist between being unknown and becoming famous, quietly pushing the world forward. 12. What social phenomenon does Paragraph 1 present? A. Last-place finishers gain no public attention at all. B. Society punishes those who fail to win competitions. C. Traditional honour symbols have lost their original value. D. Near-winners are overlooked in a victory-consumed society. 13. Why are “almosts” important to society? A. They set examples of how to avoid failure in life. B. Their efforts push society forward in various fields. C. They always win awards in the end with their efforts. D. They are more creative than those who win first places. 14. What does the author propose as a more meaningful definition of “winning”? A. Achieving fame and public recognition. B. Becoming the one to achieve a great discovery. C. Leaving an everlasting mark that shines brightly. D. Being brave to attempt, make mistakes and keep going. 15. What is the author’s attitude towards the “almosts”? A. Dismissive. B. Disappointed. C. Appreciative. D. Doubtful. 【答案】12. D 13. B 14. D 15. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇议论文。谈论了当今社会只追捧成功者，却忽视那些“差一点成功”的人。文章通过多个名人例子，指出他们的努力同样推动社会进步，认为真正的成功是勇于尝试、坚持前行，每个人都有价值。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“We live in a society that’s crazy about winning. Gold medals, bestseller lists, championships, and Nobel Prizes are the markers of honour. The spotlight shines brightest on the people who crossed the finishing line first, while those who came close slip into the shadows.(我们生活在一个极度崇尚胜利的社会里。金牌、畅销书排行榜、冠军头衔以及诺贝尔奖都是荣耀的象征。聚光灯总是聚焦在那些率先冲过终点线的人身上，而那些接近终点却未能成功的人则会被遗忘在阴影之中)”可知，第一段描述了在一个充斥着胜利的社会中，接近获胜者的人往往会被忽视。故选D。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Their efforts often shape the world in ways we only notice later. They’re not failures; instead, they test boundaries and sometimes drive society forward more than celebrated victors.(他们的努力往往会在我们日后才意识到的情况下改变世界。这些努力并非失败之举；相反，他们突破了种种界限，有时甚至比那些备受赞誉的胜利者更能推动社会向前发展)”可知，这些“差一点成功的人”在各领域付出努力，推动社会前进。故选B。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“When we recognize the “almosts”, we redefine winning. It’s about the courage to try, slip up, and keep going.(当我们认可“差一点成功”的人时，我们就重新定义了“成功”的含义。这关乎的是去尝试、犯错以及继续前行的勇气)”可知，作者重新定义 “胜利”：勇于尝试、犯错、坚持下去。故选D。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Their efforts often shape the world in ways we only notice later. They’re not failures; instead, they test boundaries and sometimes drive society forward more than celebrated victors.(他们的努力往往会在我们日后才意识到的情况下改变世界。这些努力并非失败之举；相反，他们突破了种种界限，有时甚至比那些备受赞誉的胜利者更能推动社会向前发展)”以及最后一段“The “almosts” exist between being unknown and becoming famous, quietly pushing the world forward.(那些“差一点成功”的人，存在于从默默无闻到声名鹊起的这一过程中，它们默默地推动着世界向前发展)”可知，作者对“差一点成功”的人是积极赞赏的态度。故选C。 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。 How to Boost Focus for Effective Studying In an era filled with distractions — from phone notifications or social media to noisy classrooms or — staying focused while studying has become a major challenge for many students. ____16____ Here are some tips to help you stay concentrated and make your study time more productive. Initially, create a dedicated study space. Having a specific area for studying, like a desk in your room or a quiet corner in the library, helps train your brain to associate that space with “work mode”. Ensure this area is well- lit, free of a mess, and has all your necessary materials at hand. ____17____ Next, use proven techniques to manage your time effectively. A popular time- management method, called Pomodoro Technique, involves working in short, focused bursts followed by short breaks. To put it into practice, start by setting a timer for 25 minutes, called a “Pomodoro”. ____18____ After that, take a5- minute break to relax and once you have completed four such Pomodoros, take a longer 15-30 minute break to rest your brain. ____19____ Many students think they can “save time” by doing multiple things at once, but the fact is far from this. Multitasking actually makes you less efficient and leads to lower- quality work. Our brains aren’t designed to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Instead, focus on one task at a time, and finish it before moving on to the next. Finally, never underestimate the connection between physical health and mental focus. ____20____ Getting enough sleep, eating a balanced diet and getting regular exercise are not just good for your body — they are fundamental to maintaining sharp mental clarity. If you’re tired or hungry, it will be much harder to stay concentrated. A. Then, work on the task till the time is up. B. Furthermore, avoid doing several things at a time. C. Focus is closely linked to your overall physical well- being. D. Afterwards, set clear and achievable goals for each study session. E. The good news is that it is a skill you can develop with practice. F. Therefore, it is crucial to keep your study area tidy and well- organized. G. The instant you sit down there, your brain will automatically start to shift into a focused state. 【答案】16. E 17. G 18. A 19. B 20. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了如何提高专注力以实现高效学习。 【16题详解】 由上文“In an era filled with distractions — from phone notifications or social media to noisy classrooms or — staying focused while studying has become a major challenge for many students.(在这个充满干扰的时代——从手机通知或社交媒体到嘈杂的教室——学习时保持专注对许多学生来说已成为一大挑战。)”和下文“Initially, create a dedicated study space.(首先，创建一个专门的学习空间。)”可知，本空应介绍有关于提高专注力的方法。E选项“The good news is that it is a skill you can develop with practice.(好消息是，这是一种你可以通过练习培养的技能。)”指出专注力可以通过练习培养，能承上启下，符合题意。故选E。 【17题详解】 由上文“Initially, create a dedicated study space. Having a specific area for studying, like a desk in your room or a quiet corner in the library, helps train your brain to associate that space with “work mode”. Ensure this area is well-lit, free of a mess, and has all your necessary materials at hand.(首先，创建一个专门的学习空间。有一个专门的学习区域，比如你房间里的书桌或图书馆里的安静角落，有助于训练你的大脑将这个空间与“工作模式”联系起来。确保这个区域光线充足，没有杂乱，并且手边有所有你需要的材料。)”可知，本空应说明创造专门学习空间的好处。G选项“The instant you sit down there, your brain will automatically start to shift into a focused state.(你一坐下，你的大脑就会自动开始进入专注状态。)”能承接上文，说明专门的学习空间能让大脑快速进入专注状态，符合题意。故选G。 【18题详解】 由上文“Next, use proven techniques to manage your time effectively. A popular time-management method, called Pomodoro Technique, involves working in short, focused bursts followed by short breaks. To put it into practice, start by setting a timer for 25 minutes, called a “Pomodoro”.(接下来，使用经过验证的技巧来有效地管理你的时间。一种流行的时间管理方法，称为番茄工作法，包括短时间、专注的工作，然后是短暂的休息。要付诸实践，首先设置一个25分钟的计时器，称为“番茄钟”。）”可知，上文提到设置一个25分钟的计时器，称为“番茄钟”，本空应说明在这25分钟内要做什么。A选项“Then, work on the task till the time is up.(然后，继续完成任务，直到时间结束。)”指出要继续完成任务，直到时间结束，能承接上文，符合题意。故选A。 【19题详解】 由下文“Many students think they can “save time” by doing multiple things at once, but the fact is far from this. Multitasking actually makes you less efficient and leads to lower-quality work. Our brains aren’t designed to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Instead, focus on one task at a time, and finish it before moving on to the next.(许多学生认为他们可以同时做多件事来“节省时间”，但事实远非如此。多任务处理实际上会降低你的效率，导致工作质量下降。我们的大脑不是用来同时处理多项任务的。相反，一次只专注于一项任务，并在完成后再继续下一项。)”可知，下文提到多任务处理实际上会降低效率，本空应强调避免同时做多件事。B选项“Furthermore, avoid doing several things at a time.(此外，避免同时做几件事。)”指出要避免同时做几件事，能引起下文，符合题意。故选B。 【20题详解】 由上文“Finally, never underestimate the connection between physical health and mental focus.(最后，永远不要低估身体健康与精神专注之间的联系。)”可知，上文提到身体健康与精神专注之间的联系，本空应进一步说明这种联系。C选项“Focus is closely linked to your overall physical well-being.(专注力与你的整体身体健康密切相关。)”指出专注力与整体身体健康密切相关，能承接上文，符合题意。故选C。 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。 Three months into my job at QuickBites, I’d learned to fear apartment deliveries — especially in this aging complex with its broken elevator and twinkling hallway lights. Mrs. Chen’s order ____21____ immediately. Hers was congee (粥), a 30-minute drive away. The delivery notes ____22____: “Ring bell 3x — I move slow. Will tip cash.” When I finally reached her door, I followed the ____23____. The woman who appeared was ____24____ five feet tall — one hand ____25____ a walking stick; the other trembled reaching for the food. “Come in, come in,” she ____26____. As I stepped inside, a wall of framed photos caught my eye — a younger Mrs. Chen in a nurse’s uniform, standing beside a man at a ceremony. She noticed my ____27____. “My husband,” she said. “He passed last winter.” Then, she ____28____ the congee into two portions. One she placed on the dining table; the other she pushed toward me. “Eat, you are too ____29____ for carrying heavy bags.” she said. When I protested about my next delivery, she waved a ____30____ hand. “Five minutes won’t kill anybody.” Her congee order became our ____31____ every Thursday. Through her, I met others the orders never showed me: the night-shift gatekeeper who ____32____ in subway tokens (代币), the single dad who’d order one burger to split between three kids. Now in ____33____ school, when classmates complain about “difficult patients”, I tell them about the woman who taught me that ____34____ isn’t just in the diagnosis (诊断) — it’s in the five extra minutes you take to hear the story ____35____ the symptoms (症状). 21. A. broke in B. brought up C. stood out D. called off 22. A. wrote B. said C. asked D. read 23. A. bill B. instruction C. information D. delivery 24. A. absolutely B. barely C. rarely D. precisely 25. A. gripped B. twisted C. lifted D. touched 26. A. declined B. shouted C. insisted D. ordered 27. A. gaze B. puzzle C. expression D. feeling 28. A. cooked B. divided C. consumed D. gathered 29. A. slim B. short C. strong D. skinny 30. A. smooth B. pale C. wrinkled D. thin 31. A. routine B. agreement C. habit D. appointment 32. A. ordered B. paid C. bought D. tipped 33. A. technical B. medical C. academical D. classical 34. A. delivering B. driving C. healing D. working 35. A. behind B. ahead C. before D. beside 【答案】21. C 22. D 23. B 24. B 25. A 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. C 31. A 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者送外卖时与陈太太的相遇及这段经历对其从医的影响。 【21题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：陈太太的订单立刻就很显眼。A. broke in闯入；B. brought up提出；C. stood out显眼；D. called off取消。根据上文“especially in this aging complex with its broken elevator and twinkling hallway lights”及下文“Hers was congee (粥), a 30-minute drive away”可知，陈太太的订单因距离远而显得突出。故选C项。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：送货备注上写着：“按门铃3次——我行动缓慢。会给现金小费。”A. wrote写；B. said说；C. asked问；D. read写着。根据下文的“Ring bell 3x — I move slow. Will tip cash.”可知，此处为描述文字内容，表示“写着”常用read，此处指备注上的内容。故选D项。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我终于到达她的门口时，我按照指示做了。A. bill账单；B. instruction指示；C. information信息；D. delivery送货。根据上文送货备注的内容“Ring bell 3x — I move slow.”可知，这是给作者的指示。故选B项。 【24题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：出现的那个女人身高勉强到五英尺——一只手紧握着拐杖，另一只手颤抖着去拿食物。A. absolutely绝对地；B. barely几乎不；C. rarely很少；D. precisely精确地。根据下文的“five feet tall”及老人的形象，此处指身高勉强到五英尺。故选B项。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：出现的那个女人身高勉强到五英尺——一只手紧握着拐杖，另一只手颤抖着去拿食物。A. gripped紧握；B. twisted扭曲；C. lifted举起；D. touched触摸。根据下文的“the other trembled reaching for the food.”可知，此处与老人的一只手颤抖呼应，由此可推断，老人行动缓慢，需要拐杖支撑，所以是紧握拐杖。故选A项。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“进来，进来，”她坚持说。A. declined拒绝；B. shouted大喊；C. insisted坚持；D. ordered命令。根据上文的““Come in, come in”可知，老人热情邀请作者进屋，是坚持让作者进来。故选C项。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她注意到了我的注视。A. gaze注视；B. puzzle困惑；C. expression表情；D. feeling感觉。根据上文“a wall of framed photos caught my eye”可知，照片引起作者的注意，由此可知，作者在注视照片。故选A项。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：然后，她把粥分成了两份。A. cooked烹饪；B. divided分开；C. consumed消耗；D. gathered聚集。根据下文的“One she placed on the dining table; the other she pushed toward me.”可知，老人把一份放在桌子上，一份推给作者，由此可知，此处是把粥分成两份。故选B项。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“吃吧，你拎这么重的袋子，太瘦了。”她说。A. slim苗条的；B. short矮的；C. strong强壮的；D. skinny瘦的。根据下文的“for carrying heavy bags.”可知，老人觉得作者拎重物辛苦，暗示作者很瘦，需要补充营养，这里体现老人对作者的关心。故选D项。 【30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我提到我下一个送货任务时，她挥了挥布满皱纹的手。A. smooth光滑的；B. pale苍白的；C. wrinkled有皱纹的；D. thin瘦的。根据常识，老人年纪大，手应是布满皱纹的。故选C项。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她点的粥成了我们每周四的惯例。A. routine惯例；B. agreement协议；C. habit习惯；D. appointment约会。根据下文的“every Thursday.”可知，每周四都有这样的互动，形成了惯例。故选A项。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：通过她，我认识了其他那些订单上从未显示给我看的人：那个用地铁代币付小费的夜班门卫，那个点一个汉堡分给三个孩子的单身父亲。A. ordered命令；B. paid支付；C. bought买；D. tipped给小费。根据上文的“The delivery notes ___2___ : “Ring bell 3x — I move slow. Will tip cash.””可知，门卫是给作者小费。故选D项。 【33题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：现在在医学院，当同学们抱怨“难搞的病人”时，我就会告诉他们那个女人的故事，她让我明白，治愈不仅仅在于诊断，还在于你多花五分钟去倾听症状背后的故事。A. technical技术的；B. medical医学的；C. academical学术的；D. classical经典的。根据下文的“when classmates complain about “difficult patients”, I tell them about the woman who taught me that ___14___ isn’t just in the diagnosis (诊断)”可知，此处提到了“难搞的病人”以及“诊断”等信息，由此可知，此处指的是在医学院。故选B项。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：现在在医学院，当同学们抱怨“难搞的病人”时，我就会告诉他们那个女人的故事，她让我明白，治愈不仅仅在于诊断，还在于你多花五分钟去倾听症状背后的故事。A. delivering递送；B. driving驾驶；C. healing治愈；D. working工作。根据下文的“isn’t just in the diagnosis (诊断)”可知，此处指医学上的治愈。故选C项。 【35题详解】 考查介词词义辨析。句意：现在在医学院，当同学们抱怨“难搞的病人”时，我就会告诉他们那个女人的故事，她让我明白，治愈不仅仅在于诊断，还在于你多花五分钟去倾听症状背后的故事。A. behind在……背后；B. ahead在……前面；C. before在……之前；D. beside在……旁边。根据上文的“it’s in the five extra minutes you take to hear the story”可知，作者认为治愈不仅仅在于诊断，还在于多花五分钟去倾听，由此可推断，此处指的是症状背后有故事。故选A项。 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。 The Emei Kung Fu Girls, a female Kung Fu group consisting of nine Gen-Z members who are passionate about traditional Chinese martial arts, has gone viral on China’s social media. Ling Yun, the core member of the group, ___36___ is also an inheritor of Emei martial arts, and other members are skilled in Emei Kung Fu techniques. Short ___37___ (video) of them performing Emei martial arts have effectively promoted the intangible cultural heritage. In their first promotional video, they wear green uniforms and perform various Emei Kung Fu techniques against the backdrop of Mount Emei in southwest China’s Sichuan Province, ___38___ (demonstrate) the unique charm of Emei martial arts, which ___39___ (date) back to the Spring and Autumn Period. Ling, who began to learn martial arts at the age of 4, realized that preserving and spreading Emei martial arts culture couldn’t rely ___40___ (mere) on practitioners’ training, and Emei Kung Fu should be promoted in a way that appeals to modern aesthetics ___41___ (reach) both domestic and international audiences. Therefore, forming a group of versatile talents who could make Emei martial arts culture thrive in modern society became ___42___ priority. As a result, the Emei Kung Fu Girls group was officially launched at the ___43___ (four) Emei Martial Arts Inheritance Conference on April 29,2024. The group has cracked the code of social media success by carving out its distinctive style. Their costumes strike a perfect balance between practicality and grace and combine traditional elements ___44___ modern aesthetics, featuring ink-green and red color schemes, cloud patterns, and _____45_____ (innovate) cutting techniques. 【答案】36. who 37. videos 38. demonstrating 39. dates 40. merely 41. to reach 42. a 43. fourth 44. with##and 45. innovative 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。主要说明了由9名热衷于中国传统武术的Z世代成员组成的女性功夫组合“峨眉功夫女孩”在中国社交媒体上走红。 【36题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：作为峨眉武术传承人的核心成员凌云和其他成员都精通峨眉功夫。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词Ling Yun，在从句作主语，指人。故填who。 【37题详解】 考查名词的数。句意：他们表演峨眉武术的短视频有效地宣传了这一非物质文化遗产。后文助动词为have，可知主语为复数。故填videos。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在他们的第一个宣传视频中，他们身穿绿色制服，以中国西南部四川省的峨眉山为背景，表演各种峨眉山功夫，展示了可以追溯到春秋时期的峨眉山武术的独特魅力。此处demonstrate与上文句子构成主谓关系，故用现在分词作状语，故填demonstrating。 【39题详解】 考查时态。句意：在他们的第一个宣传视频中，他们身穿绿色制服，以中国西南部四川省的峨眉山为背景，表演各种峨眉山功夫，展示了可以追溯到春秋时期的峨眉山武术的独特魅力。此处非限制性定语从句修饰先行词Emei martial arts，在从句作主语，指物，且陈述事实用一般现在时，谓语用第三人称单数形式。故填dates。 【40题详解】 考查副词。句意：凌从4岁开始学习武术，她意识到保存和传播峨眉武术文化不能仅仅依靠练习者的训练，而是应该以一种符合现代审美的方式来推广峨眉功夫，以吸引国内外观众。修饰动词rely用副词merely。故填merely。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：凌从4岁开始学习武术，她意识到保存和传播峨眉武术文化不能仅仅依靠练习者的训练，而是应该以一种符合现代审美的方式来推广峨眉功夫，以吸引国内外观众。此处reach作目的状语，用不定式。故填to reach。 【42题详解】 考查冠词。句意：因此，培养一批能使峨眉武术文化在现代社会蓬勃发展的复合型人才成为当务之急。priority为可数名词，此处表示泛指，且priority发音以辅音音素开头，需用不定冠词a修饰。故填a。 【43题详解】 考查数词。句意：因此，在2024年4月29日的第四届峨眉武术传承大会上，峨眉功夫少女团正式成立。根据上文定冠词以及句意“第四”可知用序数词fourth。故填fourth。 【44题详解】 考查固定短语。句意：他们的服装在实用与优雅之间取得了完美的平衡，并将传统元素与现代美学相结合，以墨绿色和红色的配色方案，云图案和创新的切割技术为特色。短语combine…with/and…表示“把……结合”。故填with/and。 【45题详解】 考查形容词。句意：他们的服装在实用与优雅之间取得了完美的平衡，并将传统元素与现代美学相结合，以墨绿色和红色的配色方案，云图案和创新的切割技术为特色。修饰名词techniques用形容词innovative。故填innovative。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，你校计划在下个月的“校园科技节”中开设一个“未来教室体验区”（Future Classroom Experience Zone），现面向全校征集创意设计。请你给负责征集方案的外教Mr. Smith写一封邮件，内容包括： （1）介绍你所设计的未来教室场景（上课方式、师生互动等）； （2）说明这个设计的好处。 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. Smith, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Mr. Smith, I’m writing to share my creative design for the Future Classroom Experience Zone to be held next month. Equipped with holographic screens, the classroom allows teachers to display 3D models, making abstract knowledge vivid. Instead of fixed seats, movable desks are arranged freely, where students can discuss group projects instantly with digital tablets linked to the teacher’s platform. Voice-controlled devices also enable quick interaction without raising hands. This design, combining high technology with flexible communication, eases students’ learning pressure and improves class efficiency. It also encourages active participation rather than passive listening. I sincerely hope my idea can be adopted. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生以李华的身份，围绕校园科技节未来教室设计写一封邮件，包含教室场景设计、设计优势两大要点。 【详解】1.词汇积累 举办：hold → host 展示：display → demonstrate 减轻：ease → alleviate 效率：efficiency → productivity 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：I’m writing to share my creative design for the Future Classroom Experience Zone to be held next month. 拓展句：Since our school will hold the Future Classroom Experience Zone next month, I’m writing to share my creative design for it. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Equipped with holographic screens, the classroom allows teachers to display 3D models, making abstract knowledge vivid.(运用了过去分词短语作状语和现在分词短语作结果状语) 【高分句型2】Instead of fixed seats, movable desks are arranged freely, where students can discuss group projects instantly with digital tablets linked to the teacher’s platform.(运用了where引导的非限制性定语从句和过去分词短语作后置定语) 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。 Mrs. Evans, a retired librarian, had always found comfort in the quiet order of printed books. The digital world, with its endless notifications and flashing screens, felt like a foreign language she had no desire to learn. Her life changed when her only daughter, Emma, moved to Australia for work. Video calls became their only bridge, yet Mrs. Evans’s ancient tablet, a gift from years ago, was a source of constant discouragements — frozen screens, sudden silences, and that unwelcome low battery indicator. Across the street lived Leo, a high school student known for his tech skills and quiet behavior. He often saw Mrs. Evans struggling on her door, her face fixed with confusion as she tapped uselessly on the silent device. One rainy afternoon, her call with Emma cut off suddenly. In a moment of uncharacteristic boldness, Mrs. Evans walked across the street and knocked on Leo’s door. “I’m sorry to bother you,” she said, holding out the tablet like a wounded bird. “It’s my daughter... I can’t see her.” Leo, who was more accustomed to fixing code than managing relationships with neighbors, invited her in. Within minutes, he had checked the problem — an outdated operating system and an overflowing with digital mess. As he worked, Mrs. Evans noticed the textbooks on his desk, all advanced mathematics and physics, but also a single, well-worn copy of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer with a bookmark stuck halfway. “You’re reading that for school?” she asked, her librarian instincts (直觉) kicking in. Leo shrugged (耸肩), and his face turned a little red. “It’s not for school. I just... like it. But the essays we have to write about it...” He stopped talking, and you could easily see he was upset. “I can make an app, but I can’t write what the teacher wants. It feels like a different kind of problem I just can’t solve.” Leo finished the update and handed back the tablet, but Mrs. Evans did not reach for it immediately. 注意： 1．续写词数应为150个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Instead, she gestured toward the worn copy of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ A month later, Leo stood nervously outside Mrs. Evans’s door, holding his A essay. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Instead, she gestured toward the worn copy of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. She pulled a chair closer and asked him to tell her what struck him about the story. Hesitant at first, Leo spoke about how he couldn’t focus on the content and make the connections. Mrs. Evans listened without interrupting. When he finished, she smiled. “The connection,” she said, “is the heart of your essay. You just didn’t know you had it.” That afternoon, they agreed to meet twice a week — she would help him with writing; he would keep her tablet from dying. A month later, Leo stood nervously outside Mrs. Evans’s door, holding his A essay. When Mrs. Evans opened the door, he held out the paper. “I couldn’t have done it without you.” She took the essay, her eyes shining as she read the first paragraph. “You found your own voice,” she said softly. Just then, Emma was calling. Leo saw her eagerness. He smiled and pointed toward the screen. “Go on. I’ll fix any bugs later.” As mother and daughter laughed across continents, Leo realized that some connections, like the one he now shared with Mrs. Evans, needed no update to stay strong. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述退休图书管理员Evans太太因平板故障无法与远在澳洲的女儿视频，向邻居高中生Leo求助。Leo修好平板，却因写不好《汤姆·索亚历险记》读后感而苦恼。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句‌可知，第一段可描写Evans太太主动提出帮助Leo写作文，倾听他对小说的想法，并鼓励他找到自己的声音，两人达成互助约定。 ②由第二段首句可知，第二段可描写Leo拿着A等级作文来感谢Evans太太，此时Emma正好打来视频电话，Leo让Evans太太先接电话，两人的友谊在跨代互助中愈发深厚。 2. 续写线索：手指旧书——倾听想法——给予鼓励——达成约定——一月后携作文来访——感谢“老师”——视频来电——友谊升华 3. 词汇激活： 行为类： ①专注于：focus on/concentrate on ②插嘴：interrupt/cut in 情绪类： ①犹豫的：hesitant/tentative ②温柔地：softly/tenderly 【点睛】[高分句型1] Hesitant at first, Leo spoke about how he couldn’t focus on the content and make the connections. (运用了形容词短语作状语和how引导的宾语从句) [高分句型2] As mother and daughter laughed across continents, Leo realized that some connections, like the one he now shared with Mrs. Evans, needed no update to stay strong. (运用了as引导的时间状语从句、that引导的宾语从句和省略关系代词的定语从句‌) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 湘潭市第一中学2026届高考适应性测试（一模） 英语试题 请注意：满分150分， 考试时间120分钟 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Diversity Overnight programs offer a unique opportunity for potential students to experience campus life firsthand. These programs, typically sponsored by the institution, are designed for students from minority backgrounds who may not be able to afford a visit to campus on their own. Diversity Overnight programs provide an immersive campus experience, making universities and colleges accessible for students in advance. They remove financial barriers to visits and offer application and financial aid workshops. Additionally, participants build valuable connections with peers, students, and staff, gaining support throughout the admissions process and beyond. How to Apply for Diversity Overnight programs? Coalition (联盟) Members and their Diversity Overnight programs Expanding college access to communities that have been minorities in higher education is a shared goal among Coalition schools. Below, check out some of our member schools and their diversity overnight visit programs. Programme Visit Time Deadline Mount Marty University November 20-22 September 8 Columbia University September 4-6, 2025 June 25 University of Michigan October 8-10, 2025 July 31 Wellesley College December 18, 2025 October 20 1. What is the main purpose of Diversity Overnight programs? A. To provide free flights for students to visit colleges. B. To help students make friends before entering college. C. To offer all the applicants a free campus tour before they apply. D. To provide some students with a firsthand campus life experience. 2. What are applicants of Diversity Overnight programs advised to do? A. Anticipate additional costs. B. Draw up a list of programs. C. Prevent last-minute submission. D. Demonstrate your research. 3. Which would be a suitable time to submit an application for an early September campus visit? A. June 20-23. B. November 20-22. C. August 16-20. D. September 3-5. B When Darrell Langworthy was growing up, Thanksgiving meant 30 neighbors sharing a potluck meal in the family driveway. “My parents worked at a golf course. They’d invite all the workers to Thanksgiving dinner. They would never turn anybody away,” he says. “If there was a kid in the neighborhood who needed dinner, he got it.” It has become an essential part of their family life. Today, Langworthy carries on the tradition at his restaurant in Colchester, Vermont, where a combination of barbecue and community service has made Mark BBQ a hot spot. Colchester is a small town on the shores of Lake Champlain, just north of Burlington. Locals know Mark BBQ for its brisket burgers, pulled-pork sandwiches and Tex-Mex meatloaf. For many, Mark BBQ is also a stop on the road to recovery. Enter: Recovery Kitchen, a programme that brings former addicts into the kitchen to build service industry skills. The effort was inspired by manager Casey DeGuise, who arrived with a troubled history and even more determination. “He had been turned down for 35 jobs,” Langworthy says. “We said ‘Let’s take a chance,’ and he’s never let me down.” Langworthy knows that a little help can go a long way. “I had a time when I was definitely drinking too much,” he recalls. Now, he offers to others the support he once needed. He keeps a cooler by Mark BBQ’s front door with free food for anyone who wants it. But his favorite pastime is still watching full plates turn to dirty dishes. “If we can pay the bills and staff, we’re happy,” says Langworthy. “If we can help the community, we’re happier.” So far, Darrell Langworthy has handed out more than 170,000 free meals. 4. What’s the tradition of the Langworthy family? A. To invite people in his community to Thanksgiving dinner. B. To work at a golf course like his parents. C. To start a programme called Enter: Recovery Kitchen. D. To have a family reunion on Thanksgiving Day. 5. What is special about Darrell Langworthy’s restaurant? A. It serves tasty and countless food. B. It offers job chances for people. C. It combines BBQ and community service. D. It lies on the shores of Lake Champlain. 6. Which of the following words can best describe Darrell Langworthy? A. Adventurous and responsible B. Generous and empathetic C. Cooperative and productive D. Ambitious and demanding 7. What message is conveyed in the text? A. Action speaks louder than words. B. Many hands make light work. C. Loving is a thing that grows. D. Devotion makes the world a better place. C Scientists looking to uncover the mysteries of the underwater world have more valuable information thanks to an international team that has produced a list of species confirmed or expected to produce sounds underwater. Led by Audrey Looby from the University of Florida, the Global Library of Underwater Biological Sounds working group collaborated with the World Register of Marine Species to document 729 mammals (哺乳动物), fishes, and invertebrates (无脊椎动物) that produce active or passive sounds. In addition, the list includes another 21,911 species that are considered to likely produce sounds. “With more than 70% of the Earth’s surface covered by water, most of the planet’s habitats are aquatic, and there is a misconception that most aquatic organisms are silent. The newly published comprehensive digital database on what animals are known to make sounds is the first of its kind and can revolutionize marine and aquatic science,” the researchers said. “Listening to underwater sounds can reveal a lot of information about the species that produce them and is useful for a variety of applications, ranging from fisheries management, invasive species detection to assessing human environmental impacts,” said Looby, who also co-created FishSounds, which offers a collection of fish sound production research records. The team’s research was published in Scientific Data and involved 19 authors from six countries. “Understanding how marine species interact with their environments is of global importance, and this data being freely available is a major step toward that goal,” said Kieran Cox, a member of the research team. “Most people are familiar with whale or dolphin sounds but are often surprised to learn that many fishes and invertebrates use sounds to communicate, too,” Looby said. “Our database helps demonstrate how widespread underwater sound production really is across a variety of animals, but we still have a lot to learn.” 8. Why is the data listed in paragraph 2? A. To show the types of biological sounds. B. To show the sum of documents on animals. C. To show the species of underwater animals. D. To show the number of the sound-producing species. 9. What is people’s misunderstanding according to the text? A. Many mammals can live in water. B. Most fishes cannot make sounds. C. Different species can communicate. D. Ocean animals can’t get onto the land. 10. What is the goal mentioned by Kieran Cox? A. To document ocean animals’ sounds. B. To set up a free database for scientists. C. To learn how ocean animals communicate. D. To publish the team’s research in Scientific Data. 11. What is the main purpose of the text? A. To call on people to protect ocean animals. B. To introduce the finding of a research team. C. To list the animals that can produce sounds. D. To describe the mysterious underwater world. D We live in a society that’s crazy about winning. Gold medals, bestseller lists,championships, and Nobel Prizes are the markers of honour. The spotlight shines brightest on the people who crossed the finishing line first, while those who came close slip into the shadows. But the “almosts” shouldn’t be overlooked. The runner who loses by a second, the inventor with a mistimed idea, and the poet whose words gain significance later all contribute significantly. Their efforts often shape the world in ways we only notice later. They’re not failures; instead, they test boundaries and sometimes drive society forward more than celebrated victors. Nikola Tesla, a genius overshadowed by Thomas Edison in his lifetime, had brave visions like wireless power. He died poor, yet his innovations are everywhere in our daily lives. Emily Dickinson’s poems were ignored during her life but later revolutionized.American poetry. Katherine Johnson, a NASA mathematician, made spaceflight possible,but her work was unrecognized for decades. These ”almosts“ show that falling short doesn’t mean lacking impact. Pioneers who break new ground often don’t get the honour. Rosalind Franklin’s X-ray images of DNA were crucial for a major scientific discovery, but Watson and Crick received the Nobel Prize. Vincent van Gogh sold only one painting in his life and struggled with poverty. His fame and the value of his work rose dramatically only after his death.Athletes who change training standards, activists who plant seeds of change, and musicians who influence future generations are all “almosts” who clear the path for others. When we recognize the “almosts”, we redefine winning. It’s about the courage to try, slip up, and keep going. The runner who takes silver comes back stronger. Small-business founders may fail first but rise with a game-changing idea. Artists who weren’t celebrated in their time often touch souls later. The “almosts” remind us that success is about daring to start. Effort is valuable even without applause, and struggle has meaning. Most of us are ”almosts” in some areas of life. Though few reach first place, we all matter. The “almosts” exist between being unknown and becoming famous, quietly pushing the world forward. 12. What social phenomenon does Paragraph 1 present? A. Last-place finishers gain no public attention at all. B. Society punishes those who fail to win competitions. C. Traditional honour symbols have lost their original value. D. Near-winners are overlooked in a victory-consumed society. 13. Why are “almosts” important to society? A. They set examples of how to avoid failure in life. B. Their efforts push society forward in various fields. C. They always win awards in the end with their efforts. D. They are more creative than those who win first places. 14. What does the author propose as a more meaningful definition of “winning”? A. Achieving fame and public recognition. B. Becoming the one to achieve a great discovery. C. Leaving an everlasting mark that shines brightly. D. Being brave to attempt, make mistakes and keep going. 15. What is the author’s attitude towards the “almosts”? A. Dismissive. B. Disappointed. C. Appreciative. D. Doubtful. 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。 How to Boost Focus for Effective Studying In an era filled with distractions — from phone notifications or social media to noisy classrooms or — staying focused while studying has become a major challenge for many students. ____16____ Here are some tips to help you stay concentrated and make your study time more productive. Initially, create a dedicated study space. Having a specific area for studying, like a desk in your room or a quiet corner in the library, helps train your brain to associate that space with “work mode”. Ensure this area is well- lit, free of a mess, and has all your necessary materials at hand. ____17____ Next, use proven techniques to manage your time effectively. A popular time- management method, called Pomodoro Technique, involves working in short, focused bursts followed by short breaks. To put it into practice, start by setting a timer for 25 minutes, called a “Pomodoro”. ____18____ After that, take a5- minute break to relax and once you have completed four such Pomodoros, take a longer 15-30 minute break to rest your brain. ____19____ Many students think they can “save time” by doing multiple things at once, but the fact is far from this. Multitasking actually makes you less efficient and leads to lower- quality work. Our brains aren’t designed to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Instead, focus on one task at a time, and finish it before moving on to the next. Finally, never underestimate the connection between physical health and mental focus. ____20____ Getting enough sleep, eating a balanced diet and getting regular exercise are not just good for your body — they are fundamental to maintaining sharp mental clarity. If you’re tired or hungry, it will be much harder to stay concentrated. A. Then, work on the task till the time is up. B. Furthermore, avoid doing several things at a time. C. Focus is closely linked to your overall physical well- being. D. Afterwards, set clear and achievable goals for each study session. E. The good news is that it is a skill you can develop with practice. F. Therefore, it is crucial to keep your study area tidy and well- organized. G. The instant you sit down there, your brain will automatically start to shift into a focused state. 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。 Three months into my job at QuickBites, I’d learned to fear apartment deliveries — especially in this aging complex with its broken elevator and twinkling hallway lights. Mrs. Chen’s order ____21____ immediately. Hers was congee (粥), a 30-minute drive away. The delivery notes ____22____: “Ring bell 3x — I move slow. Will tip cash.” When I finally reached her door, I followed the ____23____. The woman who appeared was ____24____ five feet tall — one hand ____25____ a walking stick; the other trembled reaching for the food. “Come in, come in,” she ____26____. As I stepped inside, a wall of framed photos caught my eye — a younger Mrs. Chen in a nurse’s uniform, standing beside a man at a ceremony. She noticed my ____27____. “My husband,” she said. “He passed last winter.” Then, she ____28____ the congee into two portions. One she placed on the dining table; the other she pushed toward me. “Eat, you are too ____29____ for carrying heavy bags.” she said. When I protested about my next delivery, she waved a ____30____ hand. “Five minutes won’t kill anybody.” Her congee order became our ____31____ every Thursday. Through her, I met others the orders never showed me: the night-shift gatekeeper who ____32____ in subway tokens (代币), the single dad who’d order one burger to split between three kids. Now in ____33____ school, when classmates complain about “difficult patients”, I tell them about the woman who taught me that ____34____ isn’t just in the diagnosis (诊断) — it’s in the five extra minutes you take to hear the story ____35____ the symptoms (症状). 21. A. broke in B. brought up C. stood out D. called off 22. A. wrote B. said C. asked D. read 23. A. bill B. instruction C. information D. delivery 24. A. absolutely B. barely C. rarely D. precisely 25. A. gripped B. twisted C. lifted D. touched 26. A. declined B. shouted C. insisted D. ordered 27. A. gaze B. puzzle C. expression D. feeling 28. A. cooked B. divided C. consumed D. gathered 29. A. slim B. short C. strong D. skinny 30. A. smooth B. pale C. wrinkled D. thin 31. A. routine B. agreement C. habit D. appointment 32. A. ordered B. paid C. bought D. tipped 33. A. technical B. medical C. academical D. classical 34. A. delivering B. driving C. healing D. working 35. A. behind B. ahead C. before D. beside 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。 The Emei Kung Fu Girls, a female Kung Fu group consisting of nine Gen-Z members who are passionate about traditional Chinese martial arts, has gone viral on China’s social media. Ling Yun, the core member of the group, ___36___ is also an inheritor of Emei martial arts, and other members are skilled in Emei Kung Fu techniques. Short ___37___ (video) of them performing Emei martial arts have effectively promoted the intangible cultural heritage. In their first promotional video, they wear green uniforms and perform various Emei Kung Fu techniques against the backdrop of Mount Emei in southwest China’s Sichuan Province, ___38___ (demonstrate) the unique charm of Emei martial arts, which ___39___ (date) back to the Spring and Autumn Period. Ling, who began to learn martial arts at the age of 4, realized that preserving and spreading Emei martial arts culture couldn’t rely ___40___ (mere) on practitioners’ training, and Emei Kung Fu should be promoted in a way that appeals to modern aesthetics ___41___ (reach) both domestic and international audiences. Therefore, forming a group of versatile talents who could make Emei martial arts culture thrive in modern society became ___42___ priority. As a result, the Emei Kung Fu Girls group was officially launched at the ___43___ (four) Emei Martial Arts Inheritance Conference on April 29,2024. The group has cracked the code of social media success by carving out its distinctive style. Their costumes strike a perfect balance between practicality and grace and combine traditional elements ___44___ modern aesthetics, featuring ink-green and red color schemes, cloud patterns, and _____45_____ (innovate) cutting techniques. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，你校计划在下个月的“校园科技节”中开设一个“未来教室体验区”（Future Classroom Experience Zone），现面向全校征集创意设计。请你给负责征集方案的外教Mr. Smith写一封邮件，内容包括： （1）介绍你所设计的未来教室场景（上课方式、师生互动等）； （2）说明这个设计的好处。 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. Smith, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, 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。 Mrs. Evans, a retired librarian, had always found comfort in the quiet order of printed books. The digital world, with its endless notifications and flashing screens, felt like a foreign language she had no desire to learn. Her life changed when her only daughter, Emma, moved to Australia for work. Video calls became their only bridge, yet Mrs. Evans’s ancient tablet, a gift from years ago, was a source of constant discouragements — frozen screens, sudden silences, and that unwelcome low battery indicator. Across the street lived Leo, a high school student known for his tech skills and quiet behavior. He often saw Mrs. Evans struggling on her door, her face fixed with confusion as she tapped uselessly on the silent device. One rainy afternoon, her call with Emma cut off suddenly. In a moment of uncharacteristic boldness, Mrs. Evans walked across the street and knocked on Leo’s door. “I’m sorry to bother you,” she said, holding out the tablet like a wounded bird. “It’s my daughter... I can’t see her.” Leo, who was more accustomed to fixing code than managing relationships with neighbors, invited her in. Within minutes, he had checked the problem — an outdated operating system and an overflowing with digital mess. As he worked, Mrs. Evans noticed the textbooks on his desk, all advanced mathematics and physics, but also a single, well-worn copy of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer with a bookmark stuck halfway. “You’re reading that for school?” she asked, her librarian instincts (直觉) kicking in. Leo shrugged (耸肩), and his face turned a little red. “It’s not for school. I just... like it. But the essays we have to write about it...” He stopped talking, and you could easily see he was upset. “I can make an app, but I can’t write what the teacher wants. It feels like a different kind of problem I just can’t solve.” Leo finished the update and handed back the tablet, but Mrs. Evans did not reach for it immediately. 注意： 1．续写词数应为150个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Instead, she gestured toward the worn copy of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ A month later, Leo stood nervously outside Mrs. Evans’s door, holding his A essay. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $