高中英语单元测试——Unit 1 Laugh out Loud!（较易版02）

高中英语单元测试——Unit 1 Laugh out Loud!（较易版02）（解析版） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（本题1.5分）What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．Ways to reduce loneliness. B．The increase in loneliness. C．The negative effects of loneliness. 2．（本题1.5分）How do the speakers sound? A．Surprised. B．Exhausted. C．Humorous. 3．（本题1.5分）How does the man stay positive? A．By getting a low-stress job. B．By enjoying delicious food. C．By exercising a lot. 4．（本题1.5分）What makes the speakers laugh? A．Watching a film. B．Getting some gold. C．Choosing a gift. 5．（本题1.5分）Where does the conversation take place? A．In a restaurant. B．In a store. C．In a hotel. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)What is the woman’s favorite movie? A．A detective thriller. B．A light comedy. C．A fantasy film. 7．(1.5分)Why do the speakers choose the earlier movie? A．To enjoy better scenes. B．To avoid going home late. C．To get a student discount. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8．(1.5分)What does the boy decide to do after school? A．Come to the girl’s house. B．Attend a birthday party. C．Listen to some songs. 9．(1.5分)What is the video about? A．A musical. B．An adventure. C．A comedy. （本题4.5分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 10．(1.5分)How does Susan feel? A．Excited. B．Upset. C．Confused. 11．(1.5分)What is Susan worried about? A．Others might see her embarrassing photo. B．Clare speaks ill of her behind her back. C．Clare puts her photo on social media. 12．(1.5分)What will Susan do? A．Ask Justin to delete her photo. B．Get back her photo from Clare. C．Talk about her feelings with Clare. （本题6分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 13．(1.5分)What is the problem with Jason’s speech? A．The content. B．The length. C．The delivery. 14．(1.5分)What does the woman say about memorizing the speech? A．Reading the speech repeatedly. B．Connecting with his experiences. C．Using an outline and memo notes. 15．(1.5分)What is the woman’s final suggestion? A．Employ humorous stories. B．Use food-related topics. C．Mind body language. 16．(1.5分)What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Teacher and student. B．Classmates. C．Mother and son. （本题6分）听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17．(1.5分)When did the speaker start riding horses? A．At 7 years old. B．At 8 years old. C．At 12 years old. 18．(1.5分)What did the speaker do after she fell off her horse at her first lesson? A．She cried. B．She laughed. C．She shouted at the horse. 19．(1.5分)What did the speaker like most about the competitions? A．Going fast. B．Jumping high. C．Doing fancy moves. 20．(1.5分)Why did the speaker stop taking her lessons? A．She found another hobby. B．She didn’t agree with her coach. C．She didn’t like competing anymore. 二、阅读理解 （本题7.5分）Are you looking to have a classic science fiction book collection? Here are four of the top sci-fi authors to ever write in the genre (体裁). Aldous Huxley Aldous Huxley’s influence is huge and lasts until this day. His writing almost predicts many of the ways in which science would change the world and shapes scientific and technological advancements. Brave New World ($11.31) is still widely considered one of the most important novels of all time. Huxley is considered a philosopher outside of his work as an author. Robert A．Heinlein Having helped to establish some of the biggest and best subgenres within sci-fi, Robert A．Heinlein was also one of the first writers to explore themes related to society through science fiction. For newcomers to Heinlein, Stranger in a Strange Land ($11.94) and Starship Troopers ($15.39) are excellent starting points. Larry Niven Larry Niven is one of the most imaginative authors to ever publish in the science fiction genre. Perhaps best known for his Ringworld series ($36.42), Niven has released a mixture of hard sci-fi, humorous works, and even stories with a sort of private eye feel to them. Niven is so widely known that there is such a thing as Niven’s Laws, a series of rules explaining the universe through Niven’s viewpoint. Douglas Adams The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy ($11.29) is the first book in his highly popular series of comedy science fiction novels, and Adams’ works continue to be adapted and enjoyed to this very day. Although Adams wasn’t a sci-fi novelist in the traditional sense, having originally released The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy as a radio play, the impact of his work earned him a spot on this list. 21．(2.5分)What is special about Aldous Huxley’s writing? A．It connects with philosophy. B．It is widely adapted for movies. C．It is difficult for sci-fi beginners. D．It predicts scientific development. 22．(2.5分)Which sci-fi novel explores social topics? A．Brave New World. B．The Ringworld series. C．Stranger in a Strange Land. D．The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. 23．(2.5分)What do the Ringworld series and The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy have in common? A．They both focus on the universe. B．They are both entertaining to read. C．They are both basically radio plays. D．They both describe science’s influence. （本题10分）Dindim is a penguin who travels 5,000 miles every year to visit its rescuer. On a typical day, off the coast of a small Brazilian island, Joao Pereira de Souza was headed out fishing. He found surprisingly that an oil spill had polluted the waters badly. Staring out at the waves, he decided it was not a good day to fish. But walking the beach, he found a struggling penguin, covered by oil and starving. Pereira took the penguin home, gently cleaned it and spent the next week nursing it back to health. He named it Dindim. Dindim is a Magellanic penguin, a species known for living in the seas of South America. In order to breed (繁殖), they must return to Patagonia, an island 8,000 miles away from Pereira’s home. Pereira patiently took Dindim back to the ocean and taught him how to swim again. Soon enough, it was time for Dindim to return to life in the wild. Pereira watched Dindim swim away, believing it would be the last time he saw him. But the next June, Dindim returned. The two shared a tender beak-to-nose greeting, and Dindim stayed for a month, walking heavily and clumsily (笨拙地) around Pereira’s house. It was time for Dindim to leave, and Pereira thought this surely would be the last time he would see Dindim. But 11 months later, the penguin with a long memory returned again. It is a common belief among scientists that animals have short memories. So a couple of them put a tracking device on Dindim to see if it was indeed the same penguin that returned year after year. To their surprise, Dindim returned, year after year, for more than a decade. Love creates so deep a bond (纽带) that we can’t always explain it. It’s just something we feel, something we long to provide. And when we do, it lasts much longer than we ever expected. 24．(2.5分)What caused Dindim to get hurt? A．A hurricane. B．A fight with Pereira. C．An oil spill. D．An unknown disease. 25．(2.5分)What can we infer from paragraph 4? A．Dindim is a forgettable penguin. B．Dindim returned to Pereira for food. C．Pereira wished Dindim not to return. D．Pereira and Dindim loved each other. 26．(2.5分)What did the scientists think of Dindim’s story? A．Unbelievable. B．Inspiring. C．Original. D．Typical. 27．(2.5分)What does the text tell us? A．Time and tide wait for no man. B．Success belongs to the persevering. C．Love creates a bond and relationship. D．All things are difficult before they are easy. （本题10分）When we think about what makes humans unique, a good sense of humor is often high on the list. Laughter and playful teasing seem like traits only we possess. However, recent research suggests that animals — particularly great apes — may also engage in behavior that resembles humor. A study led by primatologist (灵长类动物学家) Isabelle Laumer at the Max Planck Institute reveals fascinating insights. “We documented young apes deliberately sneaking up to hit adults, then waiting expectantly for a reaction,” Laumer explains. “This isn’t random play — it meets all the criteria of intentional teasing.” Over 75 hours of video recordings showed this behavior mirrors how human children joke: repetitive, surprising, and aimed at seeking responses. The researchers noted that the apes even paused to watch for the adult’s reaction, much like a child waiting to see if their joke landed. But humor in animals may not be limited to apes. Dog owners often notice their pets making breathy, snorting sounds during play, which some scientists interpret as laughter. In a 2025 study, researchers found that playing these sounds to shelter dogs reduced their stress levels. Similarly, dolphins emit joyful sounds during play-fighting, elephants trumpet excitedly when playing, and some parrots tease other animals — like confusing dogs with whistles — just for fun. Why might animals exhibit humor? In humans, laughter strengthens social connections and eases tension. Scientists argue that playful teasing in apes or “laughter” in dogs could serve a similar purpose — breaking the ice and reinforcing relationships. Some researchers believe these behaviors may have evolved (进化) to help animals manage complex social ranks or reduce conflict. However, Laumer cautions that more research is needed to confirm this theory, as observing humor in animals remains challenging. While we may never know if animals understand punchlines, their behaviors hint at humor’s deep evolutionary roots. As Laumer reflects: “The line between human and animal laughter isn’t as sharp as we thought.” 28．(2.5分)What did Laumer’s study find about young apes? A．They enjoy intentional teasing towards adults. B．They often fight in groups to seek protection. C．They use random play to attract adults’ attention. D．They learn teasing skills from human children. 29．(2.5分)What can we infer from Paragraph 3 about animal “humor”? A．It only exists in primates like apes and dolphins. B．Playful sounds help some animals relieve emotional stress. C．Elephants use confusing whistles to joke with other animals. D．Animal humor has NO connection with their social lives. 30．(2.5分)What is Laumer’s attitude towards the theory of animal humor evolution? A．Fully supportive B．Doubtfully negative C．Cautiously optimistic D．Completely unconcerned 31．(2.5分)What is the main idea of the passage? A．Humans and animals share the same sense of humor. B．Research shows animals may possess humorous behaviors. C．Apes are the only animals that can show intentional teasing. D．The evolution of animal humor has been fully confirmed by studies. （本题10分）Language is not just a tool for communication; it’s also a playground for the mind. English, especially, is famous for its rich vocabulary and influence from many different languages, which provides a great basis for creativity and humor. One example of this is the use of puns (双关语) —the clever or humorous use of a word that has more than one meaning, or of words that have different meanings but sound the same. Puns can be divided into different types. Homophonic (同音的) puns depend on word pairs that sound alike but have different meanings, like “A bicycle can’t stand on its own because it’s two-tired.” Homographic (语义) puns use words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and sometimes different pronunciations, for example, “I can’t bear the weight of that bear.” Another type of pun often joins homophonic and homographic, creating even more difficult wordplay, for example, “I was struggling to work out how lightning works, but then it struck me.” The history of puns in English literature and culture is rich and interesting. Their development shows how language, culture, and humor have changed over time. Puns have been a part of English literature from the early days, appearing in texts from the Middle Ages and Shakespeare’s plays, often used for humor or to express double meanings. During the Victorian Era, strict social standard promoted the use of puns, as they allowed people to comment on issues while avoiding directness. Today, puns are widely used in advertising, television, and social media, showing how English wordplay adapts to different contexts and media. People’s opinions of puns have changed throughout history. Once seen as a sign of cleverness, puns were sometimes regarded as low-level humor. However, in recent years, they’ve regained popularity, largely due to the Internet and social media, which allow for quick sharing and creativity in pun-based humor. 32．(2.5分)What can we learn about puns from paragraph 1? A．They lay the basis for language. B．They are only used in English. C．They are creative and humorous. D．They all sound the same. 33．(2.5分)Which of the following is a homographic pun? A．You can call a bee from America a USB． B．Six is afraid of seven because seven ate nine. C．I only know 25 letters of the alphabet; I don’t know Y. D．I don’t shoulder all the responsibility because I don’t have any shoulders. 34．(2.5分)What was the main purpose of using puns in the Victorian Era? A．To break rules completely. B．To express ideas indirectly. C．To spread opinions clearly. D．To pass messages quickly. 35．(2.5分)What is the last paragraph mainly about? A．The rise and fall of puns’ popularity. B．The changes of language in history. C．The influence of society on modern humour. D．The relationship between language and society. （本题12.5分）If the average person could improve just one quality, many would choose humor. People value charm, wisdom...but humor is a magic key. 36(2.5分) . Fortunately, humor is not talent — practical techniques can help anyone become funnier. ●Master the “rule of three” technique Comedians often use the “rule of three”, which means they say two normal things and then something funny. The unexpected is funnier. For example, someone asks how your birthday went? 37(2.5分) ●Keep your jokes sharp and brief And when you joke, be sharp and quick. The longer it takes you to make a remark, the less funny it will be. The definition of a bore is someone in love with the sound of his own voice. Unfunny people are the same. 38(2.5分) . They assume people are fascinated by everything that comes out of their mouths. ● 39(2.5分) As with so many things in life, some are born gifted, others have to learn. The key is practise. And that means socializing with funny people. Just as your conversation skills will improve if you spend time around great talkers, so your humor will be shaped by hanging out with funny friends. ●Tell self-deprecating (自嘲) stories Stories are much better. 40(2.5分) . The British comedian Ricky Gervais often remarks that wealth and fame make it harder to be funny. After all, how can you joke about public transport when you are a multi-millionaire who takes a private plane? The audience can’t take you seriously. Instead, he has to focus on losing his hair or getting fat. A．Improve conversation skills B．They take forever to tell a joke C．Practise with funny companions D．But they should usually be jokes you make about yourself E．It oils the wheels of social interaction and makes almost anyone appealing F．You reply “I got a cake, lovely cards, moving another year closer to death.” G．You respond “A delicious cake, lovely cards, and a wonderful birthday party.” 三、完形填空 （本题15分）My first encounter with AI was both funny and embarrassing. It happened on a trip to China. My wife and I checked into a 41 in Hezhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. After getting my room 42 , I was told that all electrical appliances in the room were AI-operated. “Just 43 Xiao Du and it will respond,” the front desk girl said cheerfully. 44 to try it out, we carried our luggage to our room. I intended to ask for AI’s help to first 45 the air conditioner and then open the curtains. After putting the room card into its slot (狭槽), I walked over to the air conditioner controller on the wall and commanded in my best Malaysian Mandarin (普通话): “Xiao Tu, turn on the air conditioner.” No 46 . I repeated the 47 several times without getting any result. I tried again: “Xiao Tu, open the curtains.” Still, nothing happened. In desperation (绝望), I walked to every 48 of the room calling out to Xiao Tu with the same commands. Only once, by pure   49 , she responded. She told me to repeat my 50 as she couldn’t understand my Mandarin. It was hugely 51 . By then, my wife was already rolling on the bed, 52 at the comedy unfolding before her. I finally admitted defeat and called the front desk for 53 . When the handyman came, I realized that I’d been calling out the wrong 54 . The AI’s name was Xiao Du, not Xiao Tu. Later, I learnt that in Mandarin, Xiao Tu means “little rabbit”. 55 , a rabbit was the last thing I needed. 41．(1分)A．house B．hotel C．shop D．restaurant 42．(1分)A．tip B．service C．rate D．card 43．(1分)A．use B．find C．call D．see 44．(1分)A．Excited B．Nervous C．Surprised D．Amused 45．(1分)A．check out B．switch on C．turn up D．tear down 46．(1分)A．idea B．wonder C．response D．problem 47．(1分)A．questions B．gestures C．jokes D．instructions 48．(1分)A．corner B．door C．chair D．window 49．(1分)A．force B．effort C．interest D．luck 50．(1分)A．story B．position C．sentence D．text 51．(1分)A．inconvenient B．embarrassing C．wrong D．unfair 52．(1分)A．laughing B．looking C．pointing D．working 53．(1分)A．duty B．direction C．help D．complaint 54．(1分)A．number B．room C．girl D．name 55．(1分)A．Eventually B．Obviously C．Generally D．Fortunately 四、语法填空 （本题15分）语法填空 “Look on the bright side” is one of those suggestions that people always consider 56(1.5分) (inspire) but less helpful. However, new research shows that finding something of interest in a terrible situation quickly 57(1.5分) (cheer) people up. Besides, looking at a challenge with humor is a good method, 58(1.5分) may even be helpful in keeping depressed people 59(1.5分) feeling sad. In a study 60(1.5分) (publish) earlier this year, researchers gave the participants some photos that show negative situations. Then they would describe these photos at 61(1.5分) request of researchers. Those using humorous words to describe the photos 62(1.5分) (find) to have fewer negative emotions and more possibilities of getting through hard times in their life than those who described the photos 63(1.5分) (direct). So there appear to be no disadvantages of looking at difficult things in your life with humor and lightness. The conclusion from the study is that for those at higher risk of depression, humor can develop an ability 64(1.5分) (control) negative emotions. What’s more, humor has an extra benefit of 65(1.5分) (make) others around you smile. Therefore, when you feel stressed and couldn’t focus your mind on what you are doing, finding something that can entertain you can lift your mood. 五、书信写作 66．（本题15分）假设你是李华，你校将要举办校园艺术节。请写封邮件邀请外籍教师Chris做一个关于单口喜剧(stand-up comedy)的讲座。内容包括: (1)讲座的时间和地点； (2)讲座的主要内容。 注意: (1)词数80左右； (2)可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； (3)开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Chris, How is everything going？ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________. Thank you for your time. Yours, Li Hua 六、书面表达 67．（本题25分）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。续写的词数应为150左右。 It was just another boring day for Jamie, a third-grader. He sat in his English class, mindlessly doodling on his notebook. “Jamie Turner, please report to the principal’s office immediately.” Jamie’s heart sank. With his mind racing, Jamie grabbed his backpack and made the long walk down the hallway to the principal’s office, avoiding eye contact with fellow students. As he walked, he searched his brain for any possible explanations for why he was being called. Jamie finally reached the principal’s office. He took a deep breath and pushed it open, bracing himself for the worst. To his surprise, he found the principal, Mr. Harrison who was wearing a giant yellow chicken hat on his head, standing on his desk and waving his arms as if he were trying to fly! Jamie’s mouth fell open at the sight, too stunned to speak. “Jamie, sit down,” Mr. Harrison exclaimed, gesturing him to take a seat. “I’ve called you here because we’ve been having some complaints about your behavior. You’ve been… too funny.” Jamie’s jaw dropped further. Was that really the reason he was called to the principal’s office? The principal continued, his tone serious, “Now, we take our education very seriously here, and while we appreciate a good sense of humor, we have to draw the line somewhere. We cannot have students disturbing the learning environment with their… their humor.” Jamie couldn’t help it—he burst out laughing, doubling over in his seat as he gasped for breath. Finally, Jamie managed to compose himself enough to speak. “I’m sorry, sir, it’s just… I can’t stop laughing at the thought of getting in trouble for laughing… and your hat! It’s ridiculous!” The principal frowned, “Well, I’m glad you find it funny. But your teachers don’t.” Jamie nodded seriously, trying to contain his laughter. “I understand, sir. I’ll be less funny in class.” “Um, Mr. Harrison, why are you wearing a chicken hat?” Jamie asked, unable to contain his curiosity. “Oh, today is Animal Day for the first-graders.” Mr. Harrison grinned. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “Really, Mr. Harrison? You think I’m that good for the upcoming school Comedy Festival?” Jamie asked. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 高中英语单元测试——Unit 1 Laugh out Loud!（较易版02）（解析版） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（本题1.5分）What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．Ways to reduce loneliness. B．The increase in loneliness. C．The negative effects of loneliness. 【答案】B 【原文】W: Shall we go over the notes about our research into loneliness now? Dave. M: Okay, Tamara, it’s been a real eye opener. I had no idea that loneliness has been increasing steadily for the last 20 years. W: And it’s the same all over the world, the downside of the modern lifestyle, I guess. 2．（本题1.5分）How do the speakers sound? A．Surprised. B．Exhausted. C．Humorous. 【答案】C 【原文】W: Can I get a coffee with extra boost today? I’m running on empty. M: Sure. How about we add some rocket fuel to it? W: Perfect. I’ll need to launch into a meeting soon. M: One rocket fuel coming up. Just don’t take off before paying. 3．（本题1.5分）How does the man stay positive? A．By getting a low-stress job. B．By enjoying delicious food. C．By exercising a lot. 【答案】C 【原文】W: You always seem positive, despite the obvious pressures of work. Don’t you ever feel stressed? M: Sure I do, but I make sure my work-life balance is healthy. My diet isn’t healthy enough, but I often go for walks in nature, and I go running regularly. 4．（本题1.5分）What makes the speakers laugh? A．Watching a film. B．Getting some gold. C．Choosing a gift. 【答案】A 【原文】M: I can’t stop laughing. I haven’t laughed that hard for a while. W: Me too! Some of the scenes are pure comedy gold. I’m glad we’ve chosen this one. M: It is exactly what I need. Just a fun, light-hearted movie to relax with. 5．（本题1.5分）Where does the conversation take place? A．In a restaurant. B．In a store. C．In a hotel. 【答案】C 【原文】W: Excuse me. Erm, could I have an alarm call at half past six tomorrow morning? M: Certainly, madam. Could I have your room number, please? （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)What is the woman’s favorite movie? A．A detective thriller. B．A light comedy. C．A fantasy film. 7．(1.5分)Why do the speakers choose the earlier movie? A．To enjoy better scenes. B．To avoid going home late. C．To get a student discount. 【答案】6．B 7．B 【原文】M: I heard Star Cinema gives student discount tickets every Thursday. W: Three movies are being shown tonight: a fantasy film, a detective thriller and a light comedy. Which one do you feel like watching? M: The fantasy movie has impressive visuals, and the detective thriller is also highly spoken of. W: That’s for sure, but I hope to pick a funny and relaxing film to unwind. M: Alright. Let’s check the screening time. The comedy is on at 6:30, the fantasy film at 7:15 and the detective thriller at 7:45. W: The 6:30 screening is the best option. We have to head home early. M: Got it. We’ll go for that one. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8．(1.5分)What does the boy decide to do after school? A．Come to the girl’s house. B．Attend a birthday party. C．Listen to some songs. 9．(1.5分)What is the video about? A．A musical. B．An adventure. C．A comedy. 【答案】8．A 9．B 【原文】W: Do you fancy coming to my house and watching a video after school today? I hear it’s interesting. M: I’d love to, though I have a lot of homework to do. But what is it? You know I’m not interested in musicals. W: Well, I’ve got something quite different from that this time — no singing at all, though it’s got some great music! It’s an adventure in space. I’m sure you’ll enjoy that more than the comedy we saw last time. M: Great! Let’s watch that then. （本题4.5分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 10．(1.5分)How does Susan feel? A．Excited. B．Upset. C．Confused. 11．(1.5分)What is Susan worried about? A．Others might see her embarrassing photo. B．Clare speaks ill of her behind her back. C．Clare puts her photo on social media. 12．(1.5分)What will Susan do? A．Ask Justin to delete her photo. B．Get back her photo from Clare. C．Talk about her feelings with Clare. 【答案】10．B 11．A 12．C 【原文】M: Hi, Susan. You look terrible! What’s the matter? W: Mmm, I haven’t slept. Well, you know that photo I sent to Clare on Friday night? M: Yeah? W: Well, she sent it to Justin. M: Oh no! How could she do that? It obviously was only for her. W: I know! I thought she’d find it funny, but I didn’t expect her to send it to anyone, especially not Justin! It’s so embarrassing! And what if he puts it on social media or something? What if my mum sees it? M: No, don’t worry... he won’t. But maybe you can ask Clare to speak to Justin and get him to delete the photo? W: Yeah... maybe. I’m so annoyed with Clare! M: Maybe you can speak to Clare and tell her how you feel. She shouldn’t be sharing people’s private photos. W: OK, yeah. Thanks for the advice, Kevin. I’ll talk to her. （本题6分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 13．(1.5分)What is the problem with Jason’s speech? A．The content. B．The length. C．The delivery. 14．(1.5分)What does the woman say about memorizing the speech? A．Reading the speech repeatedly. B．Connecting with his experiences. C．Using an outline and memo notes. 15．(1.5分)What is the woman’s final suggestion? A．Employ humorous stories. B．Use food-related topics. C．Mind body language. 16．(1.5分)What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Teacher and student. B．Classmates. C．Mother and son. 【答案】13．C 14．C 15．A 16．B 【原文】M: Well, what did you think of my speech, Cristel? Too long or too boring? W: No, Jason, it was interesting. The delivery could be a little inappropriate at times, though. M: Should I try to memorize the speech instead of reading it then? W: To be honest, neither option will help you connect with our classmates. M: But I can’t just give a speech off the top of my head. W: No, but you can work with an outline and use reminding cards to jog your memory. M: Oh, that makes more sense. Anything else? W: It comes across as a little colorless. I’d try to be more active and use hand gestures. M: I suppose I could be more aware of my body language. W: Right. And it wouldn’t kill you to add in a funny story or two. Audiences eat that stuff up. M: I owe you a coffee after my presentation tomorrow. （本题6分）听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17．(1.5分)When did the speaker start riding horses? A．At 7 years old. B．At 8 years old. C．At 12 years old. 18．(1.5分)What did the speaker do after she fell off her horse at her first lesson? A．She cried. B．She laughed. C．She shouted at the horse. 19．(1.5分)What did the speaker like most about the competitions? A．Going fast. B．Jumping high. C．Doing fancy moves. 20．(1.5分)Why did the speaker stop taking her lessons? A．She found another hobby. B．She didn’t agree with her coach. C．She didn’t like competing anymore. 【答案】17．A 18．B 19．C 20．B 【原文】 I’m Hannah. I love horses. I had my first lesson when I was 7 years old. I remember I fell off the horse, and my teacher thought I would cry. But I didn’t. I got right back up with a laugh! By the time I was twelve, I was winning speed races and jumping competitions. I liked the dressage events best. Dressage is French for “training”. That was when my horse and I got to show off fancy moves and that was my favorite. We usually got high scores, and I hoped to join the national team. But then when I was 15, my family moved. I found a new coach who had trained many top riders. But this coach decided I needed to start from almost the beginning. She said I actually didn’t sit well on the horse. After 8 years of training, I was going back to the beginning! I was so bored riding around in circles on my horse. I missed the thrill of real competitions. After three months, I decided to quit. After that, I moved on with a new interest: art. 二、阅读理解 （本题7.5分）Are you looking to have a classic science fiction book collection? Here are four of the top sci-fi authors to ever write in the genre (体裁). Aldous Huxley Aldous Huxley’s influence is huge and lasts until this day. His writing almost predicts many of the ways in which science would change the world and shapes scientific and technological advancements. Brave New World ($11.31) is still widely considered one of the most important novels of all time. Huxley is considered a philosopher outside of his work as an author. Robert A．Heinlein Having helped to establish some of the biggest and best subgenres within sci-fi, Robert A．Heinlein was also one of the first writers to explore themes related to society through science fiction. For newcomers to Heinlein, Stranger in a Strange Land ($11.94) and Starship Troopers ($15.39) are excellent starting points. Larry Niven Larry Niven is one of the most imaginative authors to ever publish in the science fiction genre. Perhaps best known for his Ringworld series ($36.42), Niven has released a mixture of hard sci-fi, humorous works, and even stories with a sort of private eye feel to them. Niven is so widely known that there is such a thing as Niven’s Laws, a series of rules explaining the universe through Niven’s viewpoint. Douglas Adams The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy ($11.29) is the first book in his highly popular series of comedy science fiction novels, and Adams’ works continue to be adapted and enjoyed to this very day. Although Adams wasn’t a sci-fi novelist in the traditional sense, having originally released The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy as a radio play, the impact of his work earned him a spot on this list. 21．(2.5分)What is special about Aldous Huxley’s writing? A．It connects with philosophy. B．It is widely adapted for movies. C．It is difficult for sci-fi beginners. D．It predicts scientific development. 22．(2.5分)Which sci-fi novel explores social topics? A．Brave New World. B．The Ringworld series. C．Stranger in a Strange Land. D．The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. 23．(2.5分)What do the Ringworld series and The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy have in common? A．They both focus on the universe. B．They are both entertaining to read. C．They are both basically radio plays. D．They both describe science’s influence. 【答案】21．D 22．C 23．B 【导语】本文介绍四位顶尖科幻作家，分别简述创作特色与代表书目及售价，作品风格各异，对科幻领域影响深远。 【详解】21．细节理解题。根据第二段“His writing almost predicts many of the ways in which science would change the world and shapes scientific and technological advancements.(他的写作几乎预测了科学改变世界并塑造了科技进步的许多方式)”可知，Aldous Huxley写作的特别之处在于他预测了科学的发展。 22．细节理解题。根据第三段“Robert A. Heinlein was also one of the first writers to explore themes related to society through science fiction(罗伯特·A·海因莱因也是最早通过科幻小说探索与社会相关主题的作家之一)”以及紧接着推荐的代表作“For newcomers to Heinlein, Stranger in a Strange Land... are excellent starting points.(想要入门海因莱因作品的读者来说，《异乡异客》……是绝佳的入门读物)”可知，《异乡异客》是一部探索社会话题的科幻小说。 23．细节理解题。根据第四段“Perhaps best known for his Ringworld series ($36.42), Niven has released a mixture of hard sci-fi, humorous works, and even stories with a sort of private eye feel to them.(尼文凭借《环形世界》系列（36.42 美元）闻名于世，他的作品涵盖硬核科幻、幽默文学，还有带私家侦探风格的故事)”以及第五段“The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy ($11.29) is the first book in his highly popular series of comedy science fiction novels, and Adams’ works continue to be adapted and enjoyed to this very day.(《银河系漫游指南》（11.29 美元）是他大热喜剧科幻系列的首部作品，时至今日亚当斯的作品仍不断被改编、广受喜爱)”可知，这两部作品都带有幽默、喜剧色彩，因此共同点是读起来都很有趣。 （本题10分）Dindim is a penguin who travels 5,000 miles every year to visit its rescuer. On a typical day, off the coast of a small Brazilian island, Joao Pereira de Souza was headed out fishing. He found surprisingly that an oil spill had polluted the waters badly. Staring out at the waves, he decided it was not a good day to fish. But walking the beach, he found a struggling penguin, covered by oil and starving. Pereira took the penguin home, gently cleaned it and spent the next week nursing it back to health. He named it Dindim. Dindim is a Magellanic penguin, a species known for living in the seas of South America. In order to breed (繁殖), they must return to Patagonia, an island 8,000 miles away from Pereira’s home. Pereira patiently took Dindim back to the ocean and taught him how to swim again. Soon enough, it was time for Dindim to return to life in the wild. Pereira watched Dindim swim away, believing it would be the last time he saw him. But the next June, Dindim returned. The two shared a tender beak-to-nose greeting, and Dindim stayed for a month, walking heavily and clumsily (笨拙地) around Pereira’s house. It was time for Dindim to leave, and Pereira thought this surely would be the last time he would see Dindim. But 11 months later, the penguin with a long memory returned again. It is a common belief among scientists that animals have short memories. So a couple of them put a tracking device on Dindim to see if it was indeed the same penguin that returned year after year. To their surprise, Dindim returned, year after year, for more than a decade. Love creates so deep a bond (纽带) that we can’t always explain it. It’s just something we feel, something we long to provide. And when we do, it lasts much longer than we ever expected. 24．(2.5分)What caused Dindim to get hurt? A．A hurricane. B．A fight with Pereira. C．An oil spill. D．An unknown disease. 25．(2.5分)What can we infer from paragraph 4? A．Dindim is a forgettable penguin. B．Dindim returned to Pereira for food. C．Pereira wished Dindim not to return. D．Pereira and Dindim loved each other. 26．(2.5分)What did the scientists think of Dindim’s story? A．Unbelievable. B．Inspiring. C．Original. D．Typical. 27．(2.5分)What does the text tell us? A．Time and tide wait for no man. B．Success belongs to the persevering. C．Love creates a bond and relationship. D．All things are difficult before they are easy. 【答案】24．C 25．D 26．A 27．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述巴西人若昂・佩雷拉・德索萨救助了一只名为丁迪姆的企鹅，此后丁迪姆每年都会跨越 5000 英里回来探望他，体现爱能建立深厚联系。 【详解】24．细节理解题。根据第二段中的 “He found surprisingly that an oil spill had polluted the waters badly. Staring out at the waves, he decided it was not a good day to fish. But walking the beach, he found a struggling penguin, covered by oil and starving.(他惊讶地发现，一场石油泄漏严重污染了水域。望着海浪，他判定今天不是捕鱼的好时机。然而，在海滩上行走时，他发现了一只挣扎着的企鹅，身上沾满油污，饥肠辘辘)” 可知，是石油泄漏导致丁迪姆受伤。故选C项。 25．推理判断题。根据第四段中的“But the next June, Dindim returned. The two shared a tender beak-to-nose greeting, and Dindim stayed for a month, walking heavily and clumsily (笨拙地) around Pereira’s house. It was time for Dindim to leave, and Pereira thought this surely would be the last time he would see Dindim. But 11 months later, the penguin with a long memory returned again.(第二年6月，丁迪姆又回来了。他们俩温柔地用喙碰鼻打招呼，丁迪姆待了一个月，在佩雷拉的房子周围艰难而笨拙地走来走去。丁迪姆该走了，佩雷拉想这一定是他最后一次见到丁迪姆了。但11个月后，这只记忆力很好的企鹅又回来了)”可知，丁迪姆和佩雷拉每年见面时都很亲密，且丁迪姆年复一年回来探望佩雷拉，说明他们彼此喜欢。故选D项。 26．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的 “It is a common belief among scientists that animals have short memories. So a couple of them put a tracking device on Dindim to see if it was indeed the same penguin that returned year after year. To their surprise, Dindim returned, year after year, for more than a decade.(科学家们普遍认为动物的记忆力很差。所以他们中的一些人在丁迪姆身上安装了追踪装置，看看年复一年回来的是否真的是同一只企鹅。令他们惊讶的是，丁迪姆年复一年地回来，持续了十多年)” 可知，科学家原本认为动物记忆力差，丁迪姆年复一年回来的事让他们很惊讶，说明他们觉得丁迪姆的故事难以置信。故选A项。 27．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的 “Love creates so deep a bond (纽带) that we can’t always explain it.(爱创造了一种如此深厚的联系，以至于我们并不总能解释清楚)” 以及文章讲述的佩雷拉和丁迪姆之间的故事可知，文章主要告诉我们爱能建立联系和关系。故选C项。 （本题10分）When we think about what makes humans unique, a good sense of humor is often high on the list. Laughter and playful teasing seem like traits only we possess. However, recent research suggests that animals — particularly great apes — may also engage in behavior that resembles humor. A study led by primatologist (灵长类动物学家) Isabelle Laumer at the Max Planck Institute reveals fascinating insights. “We documented young apes deliberately sneaking up to hit adults, then waiting expectantly for a reaction,” Laumer explains. “This isn’t random play — it meets all the criteria of intentional teasing.” Over 75 hours of video recordings showed this behavior mirrors how human children joke: repetitive, surprising, and aimed at seeking responses. The researchers noted that the apes even paused to watch for the adult’s reaction, much like a child waiting to see if their joke landed. But humor in animals may not be limited to apes. Dog owners often notice their pets making breathy, snorting sounds during play, which some scientists interpret as laughter. In a 2025 study, researchers found that playing these sounds to shelter dogs reduced their stress levels. Similarly, dolphins emit joyful sounds during play-fighting, elephants trumpet excitedly when playing, and some parrots tease other animals — like confusing dogs with whistles — just for fun. Why might animals exhibit humor? In humans, laughter strengthens social connections and eases tension. Scientists argue that playful teasing in apes or “laughter” in dogs could serve a similar purpose — breaking the ice and reinforcing relationships. Some researchers believe these behaviors may have evolved (进化) to help animals manage complex social ranks or reduce conflict. However, Laumer cautions that more research is needed to confirm this theory, as observing humor in animals remains challenging. While we may never know if animals understand punchlines, their behaviors hint at humor’s deep evolutionary roots. As Laumer reflects: “The line between human and animal laughter isn’t as sharp as we thought.” 28．(2.5分)What did Laumer’s study find about young apes? A．They enjoy intentional teasing towards adults. B．They often fight in groups to seek protection. C．They use random play to attract adults’ attention. D．They learn teasing skills from human children. 29．(2.5分)What can we infer from Paragraph 3 about animal “humor”? A．It only exists in primates like apes and dolphins. B．Playful sounds help some animals relieve emotional stress. C．Elephants use confusing whistles to joke with other animals. D．Animal humor has NO connection with their social lives. 30．(2.5分)What is Laumer’s attitude towards the theory of animal humor evolution? A．Fully supportive B．Doubtfully negative C．Cautiously optimistic D．Completely unconcerned 31．(2.5分)What is the main idea of the passage? A．Humans and animals share the same sense of humor. B．Research shows animals may possess humorous behaviors. C．Apes are the only animals that can show intentional teasing. D．The evolution of animal humor has been fully confirmed by studies. 【答案】28．A 29．B 30．C 31．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了研究发现动物（特别是类人猿、狗、海豚等）可能也会表现出类似幽默的行为，以及这种行为背后的潜在原因和科学家对此的态度。 【详解】28．细节理解题。根据第二段中的““We documented young apes deliberately sneaking up to hit adults, then waiting expectantly for a reaction,” Laumer explains. “This isn’t random play — it meets all the criteria of intentional teasing.” (Laumer 解释说：“我们记录了年轻的猿类故意偷偷接近并击打成年猿，然后期待地等待反应。”“这不是随机的玩耍 —— 它符合有意戏弄的所有标准。” )可知，Laumer 的研究发现年轻的猿类喜欢对成年猿进行有意的戏弄。故选A项。 29．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“In a 2025 study, researchers found that playing these sounds to shelter dogs reduced their stress levels. (在 2025 年的一项研究中，研究人员发现，向收容所的狗播放这些声音降低了它们的压力水平。)”可推知，玩耍时的声音有助于一些动物缓解情绪压力。故选B项。 30．推理判断题。根据第四段中的“However, Laumer cautions that more research is needed to confirm this theory, as observing humor in animals remains challenging. (然而，Laumer 警告说，需要更多的研究来证实这一理论，因为观察动物的幽默仍然具有挑战性。)”可知，Laumer对于动物幽默进化理论持谨慎态度，认为需要更多研究来证实，这属于谨慎乐观（Cautiously optimistic）的态度，既没有完全否定也没有盲目支持。故选C项。 31．主旨大意题。通读全文，特别是第一段中的“However, recent research suggests that animals — particularly great apes — may also engage in behavior that resembles humor. (然而，最近的研究表明，动物 —— 特别是类人猿 —— 可能也会做出类似幽默的行为。)”以及下文对相关研究的介绍可知，本文主要讲述了研究表明动物可能拥有类似幽默的行为。故选B项。 （本题10分）Language is not just a tool for communication; it’s also a playground for the mind. English, especially, is famous for its rich vocabulary and influence from many different languages, which provides a great basis for creativity and humor. One example of this is the use of puns (双关语) —the clever or humorous use of a word that has more than one meaning, or of words that have different meanings but sound the same. Puns can be divided into different types. Homophonic (同音的) puns depend on word pairs that sound alike but have different meanings, like “A bicycle can’t stand on its own because it’s two-tired.” Homographic (语义) puns use words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and sometimes different pronunciations, for example, “I can’t bear the weight of that bear.” Another type of pun often joins homophonic and homographic, creating even more difficult wordplay, for example, “I was struggling to work out how lightning works, but then it struck me.” The history of puns in English literature and culture is rich and interesting. Their development shows how language, culture, and humor have changed over time. Puns have been a part of English literature from the early days, appearing in texts from the Middle Ages and Shakespeare’s plays, often used for humor or to express double meanings. During the Victorian Era, strict social standard promoted the use of puns, as they allowed people to comment on issues while avoiding directness. Today, puns are widely used in advertising, television, and social media, showing how English wordplay adapts to different contexts and media. People’s opinions of puns have changed throughout history. Once seen as a sign of cleverness, puns were sometimes regarded as low-level humor. However, in recent years, they’ve regained popularity, largely due to the Internet and social media, which allow for quick sharing and creativity in pun-based humor. 32．(2.5分)What can we learn about puns from paragraph 1? A．They lay the basis for language. B．They are only used in English. C．They are creative and humorous. D．They all sound the same. 33．(2.5分)Which of the following is a homographic pun? A．You can call a bee from America a USB． B．Six is afraid of seven because seven ate nine. C．I only know 25 letters of the alphabet; I don’t know Y. D．I don’t shoulder all the responsibility because I don’t have any shoulders. 34．(2.5分)What was the main purpose of using puns in the Victorian Era? A．To break rules completely. B．To express ideas indirectly. C．To spread opinions clearly. D．To pass messages quickly. 35．(2.5分)What is the last paragraph mainly about? A．The rise and fall of puns’ popularity. B．The changes of language in history. C．The influence of society on modern humour. D．The relationship between language and society. 【答案】32．C 33．D 34．B 35．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了英语双关语，包括其特点、类型，在英国文学和文化中的历史，以及人们对双关语看法的演变，展示了英语双关语作为语言智慧和幽默表达的独特魅力。 【详解】32．细节理解题。根据第一段“One example of this is the use of puns (双关语)— the clever or humorous use of a word that has more than one meaning, or of words that have different meanings but sound the same.(其中一个例子就是双关语的使用——巧妙或幽默地使用一个有多种含义的单词，或者使用发音相同但含义不同的单词)”可知，双关语具有创造性和幽默感。故选C项。 33．推理判断题。根据第二段“Homographic (语义) puns use words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and sometimes different pronunciations (语义双关使用拼写相同但含义不同，有时发音也不同的单词)”可知，D选项“I don’t shoulder all the responsibility because I don’t have any shoulders.”中，前一个“shoulder”是“承担”的意思，后一个“shoulders”是“肩膀”的意思，拼写相同但含义不同，属于语义双关。故选D项。 34．细节理解题。根据第三段“During the Victorian Era, strict social standard promoted the use of puns, as they allowed people to comment on issues while avoiding directness.(在维多利亚时代，严格的社会标准促进了双关语的使用，因为双关语允许人们在评论问题时避免直接表达)”可知，在维多利亚时代使用双关语的主要目的是间接表达想法。故选B项。 35．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“People’s opinions of puns have changed throughout history. Once seen as a sign of cleverness, puns were sometimes regarded as low-level humor. However, in recent years, they’ve regained popularity, largely due to the Internet and social media, which allow for quick sharing and creativity in pun-based humor.(纵观历史，人们对双关语的看法一直在变化。双关语曾被视作聪明才智的标志，但有时也被认为是低级幽默。然而近年来，它们再度流行起来，这在很大程度上要归功于互联网和社交媒体，它们使得基于双关语的幽默能够快速传播，并激发了相关的创意)”可知，最后一段主要讲述了人们对双关语的看法在历史上发生了变化，曾经被视为聪明的标志，后来有时被认为是低级幽默，近年来由于互联网和社交媒体又重新流行起来。由此可知，最后一段主要讲的是双关语受欢迎程度的起伏变化。故选A项。 （本题12.5分）If the average person could improve just one quality, many would choose humor. People value charm, wisdom...but humor is a magic key. 36(2.5分) . Fortunately, humor is not talent — practical techniques can help anyone become funnier. ●Master the “rule of three” technique Comedians often use the “rule of three”, which means they say two normal things and then something funny. The unexpected is funnier. For example, someone asks how your birthday went? 37(2.5分) ●Keep your jokes sharp and brief And when you joke, be sharp and quick. The longer it takes you to make a remark, the less funny it will be. The definition of a bore is someone in love with the sound of his own voice. Unfunny people are the same. 38(2.5分) . They assume people are fascinated by everything that comes out of their mouths. ● 39(2.5分) As with so many things in life, some are born gifted, others have to learn. The key is practise. And that means socializing with funny people. Just as your conversation skills will improve if you spend time around great talkers, so your humor will be shaped by hanging out with funny friends. ●Tell self-deprecating (自嘲) stories Stories are much better. 40(2.5分) . The British comedian Ricky Gervais often remarks that wealth and fame make it harder to be funny. After all, how can you joke about public transport when you are a multi-millionaire who takes a private plane? The audience can’t take you seriously. Instead, he has to focus on losing his hair or getting fat. A．Improve conversation skills B．They take forever to tell a joke C．Practise with funny companions D．But they should usually be jokes you make about yourself E．It oils the wheels of social interaction and makes almost anyone appealing F．You reply “I got a cake, lovely cards, moving another year closer to death.” G．You respond “A delicious cake, lovely cards, and a wonderful birthday party.” 【答案】36．E 37．F 38．B 39．C 40．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍让普通人变得更幽默的四个实用技巧，包括掌握三法则、让笑话简洁、和有趣的人练习、讲自嘲的故事。 【详解】36．根据前文“If the average person could improve just one quality, many would choose humor. People value charm, wisdom...but humor is a magic key. (如果普通人只能提升一种特质，很多人会选择幽默。人们重视魅力、智慧……但幽默是一把神奇的钥匙。)”以及后文“Fortunately, humor is not talent — practical techniques can help anyone become funnier. (幸运的是，幽默并非天赋——实用的技巧能帮助任何人变得更幽默。)”可知，前文将幽默比作神奇的钥匙，此空应说明这把“钥匙”的作用，即幽默对社交的积极影响，E选项“It oils the wheels of social interaction and makes almost anyone appealing (它为社交往来更加顺畅，还能让几乎所有人都变得有吸引力)”中的It指代前文的humor，阐释了幽默的重要作用，衔接前后文，符合语境。故选E项。 37．根据本段小标题“Master the “rule of three” technique (掌握“三法则”技巧)”以及前文“Comedians often use the “rule of three”, which means they say two normal things and then something funny. The unexpected is funnier. For example, someone asks how your birthday went? (喜剧演员经常使用“三法则”，即先说两件平常的事，再讲一件有趣的事。意料之外的内容会更搞笑。比如有人问你生日过得怎么样？)”可知，本段核心是“三法则”的运用，即两常一趣，此空应是符合该法则的回答，F选项“You reply “I got a cake, lovely cards, moving another year closer to death.”(你回答：“我收到了蛋糕、精美的贺卡，又向死亡靠近了一年。”)”中前两件是生日里的平常事，最后一件是搞笑的意外表达，完美契合“三法则”，符合语境。故选F项。 38．根据本段小标题“Keep your jokes sharp and brief (让你的笑话简洁犀利)”以及前文“And when you joke, be sharp and quick. The longer it takes you to make a remark, the less funny it will be. The definition of a bore is someone in love with the sound of his own voice. Unfunny people are the same. (讲笑话时要简洁明快。你的话讲得越久，就越没趣。令人厌烦的人就是那些迷恋自己声音的人，无趣的人也是如此。)”以及后文“They assume people are fascinated by everything that comes out of their mouths. (他们认为自己说的每一句话都能让别人着迷。)”可知，本段核心是讲笑话要简洁，前文指出无趣的人如同令人厌烦的人一般迷恋自己声音，此空应说明这类人的具体表现，即讲笑话拖拖拉拉，B选项“They take forever to tell a joke (他们讲个笑话要磨磨蹭蹭说很久)”中的They指代前文的Unfunny people，描述了其讲笑话拖沓的特点，衔接前后文，符合语境。故选B项。 39．分析语篇可知，此处应为本段的小标题，概括本段核心内容，根据后文“As with so many things in life, some are born gifted, others have to learn. The key is practise. And that means socializing with funny people. Just as your conversation skills will improve if you spend time around great talkers, so your humor will be shaped by hanging out with funny friends. (和生活中很多事情一样，有些人天生有天赋，有些人则需要后天学习，关键在于练习。这意味着要和有趣的人交往。就像和健谈的人相处能提升你的交谈技巧一样，和有趣的朋友在一起也能培养你的幽默感。)”可知，本段核心是要通过和有趣的人相处、交往来练习提升幽默感，C选项“Practise with funny companions (和有趣的同伴一起练习)”能精准概括本段主题，符合语境。故选C项。 40．根据本段小标题“Tell self-deprecating (自嘲) stories (讲自嘲的故事)”以及前文“Stories are much better. (故事的效果要好得多。)”和后文“The British comedian Ricky Gervais often remarks that wealth and fame make it harder to be funny. After all, how can you joke about public transport when you are a multi-millionaire who takes a private plane? The audience can’t take you seriously. Instead, he has to focus on losing his hair or getting fat. (英国喜剧演员瑞奇·热维斯常说，财富和名气会让人更难变得幽默。毕竟，如果你是坐私人飞机的百万富翁，又怎么能拿公共交通开玩笑呢？观众不会当真的。相反，他只能拿自己脱发、长胖的事开涮。)”可知，本段核心是讲自嘲的故事，前文说故事效果更好，此空应转折说明这类故事应该是关于自己的自嘲故事，后文则举例佐证这一观点，D选项“But they should usually be jokes you make about yourself (但这些故事通常应该是关于你自己的笑话)”中的they指代前文的Stories，通过转折点明本段自嘲的核心，衔接前后文，符合语境。故选D项。 三、完形填空 （本题15分）My first encounter with AI was both funny and embarrassing. It happened on a trip to China. My wife and I checked into a 41 in Hezhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. After getting my room 42 , I was told that all electrical appliances in the room were AI-operated. “Just 43 Xiao Du and it will respond,” the front desk girl said cheerfully. 44 to try it out, we carried our luggage to our room. I intended to ask for AI’s help to first 45 the air conditioner and then open the curtains. After putting the room card into its slot (狭槽), I walked over to the air conditioner controller on the wall and commanded in my best Malaysian Mandarin (普通话): “Xiao Tu, turn on the air conditioner.” No 46 . I repeated the 47 several times without getting any result. I tried again: “Xiao Tu, open the curtains.” Still, nothing happened. In desperation (绝望), I walked to every 48 of the room calling out to Xiao Tu with the same commands. Only once, by pure   49 , she responded. She told me to repeat my 50 as she couldn’t understand my Mandarin. It was hugely 51 . By then, my wife was already rolling on the bed, 52 at the comedy unfolding before her. I finally admitted defeat and called the front desk for 53 . When the handyman came, I realized that I’d been calling out the wrong 54 . The AI’s name was Xiao Du, not Xiao Tu. Later, I learnt that in Mandarin, Xiao Tu means “little rabbit”. 55 , a rabbit was the last thing I needed. 41．(1分)A．house B．hotel C．shop D．restaurant 42．(1分)A．tip B．service C．rate D．card 43．(1分)A．use B．find C．call D．see 44．(1分)A．Excited B．Nervous C．Surprised D．Amused 45．(1分)A．check out B．switch on C．turn up D．tear down 46．(1分)A．idea B．wonder C．response D．problem 47．(1分)A．questions B．gestures C．jokes D．instructions 48．(1分)A．corner B．door C．chair D．window 49．(1分)A．force B．effort C．interest D．luck 50．(1分)A．story B．position C．sentence D．text 51．(1分)A．inconvenient B．embarrassing C．wrong D．unfair 52．(1分)A．laughing B．looking C．pointing D．working 53．(1分)A．duty B．direction C．help D．complaint 54．(1分)A．number B．room C．girl D．name 55．(1分)A．Eventually B．Obviously C．Generally D．Fortunately 【答案】 41．B 42．D 43．C 44．A 45．B 46．C 47．D 48．A 49．D 50．C 51．B 52．A 53．C 54．D 55．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在中国一家酒店第一次使用人工智能的有趣且尴尬的经历。 【详解】41．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我和妻子在广西壮族自治区贺州市的一家酒店办理了入住手续。A. house房子；B. hotel酒店；C. shop商店；D. restaurant餐厅。根据下文“After getting my room”以及“we carried our luggage to our room”可知，作者和妻子是入住了一家酒店。故选B。 42．考查名词词义辨析。句意：拿到房卡后，我被告知房间里的所有电器都是人工智能操作的。A. tip小费；B. service服务；C. rate比率；D. card卡。根据下文“After putting the room card into its slot”可知，作者拿到了房卡，下文才会描述使用房卡。故选D。 43．考查动词词义辨析。句意：“只要呼叫小度，它就会回应，”前台女孩高兴地说。A. use使用；B. find找到；C. call呼叫；D. see看见。根据下文“Xiao Tu, turn on the air conditioner”以及“Xiao Tu, open the curtains”可知，使用这个AI设备的方式是呼喊它的名字。故选C。 44．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们兴奋地试着操作，把行李搬到房间。A. Excited兴奋的；B. Nervous紧张的；C. Surprised惊讶的；D. Amused逗乐的。根据上文“to try it out”可知，得知房间里有AI操控的电器，作者和妻子应该是怀着兴奋的心情想去尝试。故选A。 45．考查动词短语辨析。句意：我打算先让人工智能帮忙打开空调，然后打开窗帘。A. check out结账离开；B. switch on打开；C. turn up出现；D. tear down拆除。根据下文“Xiao Tu, turn on the air conditioner”可知，作者的需求是打开空调。故选B。 46．考查名词词义辨析。句意：没有回应。A. idea想法；B. wonder奇迹；C. response回应；D. problem问题。根据下文“Still, nothing happened”可知，作者喊了名字后，AI设备没有给出回应。故选C。 47．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我重复了几次指令，但没有得到任何结果。A. questions问题；B. gestures手势；C. jokes玩笑；D. instructions指令。根据上文“Xiao Tu, turn on the air conditioner”以及下文“several times without getting any result”可知，没有得到回应，所以作者重复指令。故选D。 48．考查名词词义辨析。句意：绝望中，我走到房间的每个角落，用同样的指令呼叫小度。A. corner角落；B. door门；C. chair椅子；D. window窗户。根据上文“I walked to every”以及下文“of the room”可知，作者以为是位置的问题，所以会走到房间的各个角落去尝试呼喊AI。故选A。 49．考查名词词义辨析。句意：只有一次，纯粹是运气好，她回应了。A. force武力；B. effort努力；C. interest兴趣；D. luck运气。根据上文“Only once”以及下文“she responded”可知，只有一次得到了回应，所以是运气好。故选D。 50．考查名词词义辨析。句意：她让我重复我的句子，因为她听不懂我的普通话。A. story故事；B. position位置；C. sentence句子；D. text文本。根据上文“Xiao Tu, turn on the air conditioner”以及下文“as she couldn’t understand my Mandarin”可知，这里指的是作者对AI发出的指令句子，AI因为听不懂而要求作者重复。故选C。 51．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这非常尴尬。A. inconvenient不方便的；B. embarrassing尴尬的；C. wrong错误的；D. unfair不公平的。根据上文“My first encounter with AI was both funny and embarrassing”、“She told me to repeat my as she couldn’t understand my Mandarin”、“at the comedy unfolding before her”可知，这段经历让作者感到尴尬。故选B。 52．考查动词词义辨析。句意：到那时，我妻子已经在床上打滚，嘲笑眼前上演的喜剧。A. laughing嘲笑；B. looking看；C. pointing指着；D. working工作。根据上文“my wife was already rolling on the bed”以及下文“at the comedy unfolding before her”可知，作者的妻子是被这一幕逗得大笑，即妻子在嘲笑。故选A。 53．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我终于认输，打电话给前台求助。A. duty职责；B. direction方向；C. help帮助；D. complaint投诉。根据上文“I finally admitted defeat and called the front desk for”以及下文“When the handyman came”可知，作者尝试多次都失败，所以选择打电话给前台寻求帮助。故选C。 54．考查名词词义辨析。句意：当修理工来的时候，我意识到我叫错了名字。A. number数字；B. room房间；C. girl女孩；D. name名字。根据下文“The AI’s name was Xiao Du, not Xiao Tu”可知，作者的错误是喊错了AI的名字。故选D。 55．考查副词词义辨析。句意：显然，兔子是我最不需要的东西。A. Eventually最终；B. Obviously显然；C. Generally通常；D. Fortunately幸运地。根据上文“Later, I learnt that in Mandarin, Xiao Tu means “little rabbit””以及下文“a rabbit was the last thing I needed”可知，作者需要的是操控电器的AI，此处是指显然兔子是作者最不需要的东西。故选B。 四、语法填空 （本题15分）语法填空 “Look on the bright side” is one of those suggestions that people always consider 56(1.5分) (inspire) but less helpful. However, new research shows that finding something of interest in a terrible situation quickly 57(1.5分) (cheer) people up. Besides, looking at a challenge with humor is a good method, 58(1.5分) may even be helpful in keeping depressed people 59(1.5分) feeling sad. In a study 60(1.5分) (publish) earlier this year, researchers gave the participants some photos that show negative situations. Then they would describe these photos at 61(1.5分) request of researchers. Those using humorous words to describe the photos 62(1.5分) (find) to have fewer negative emotions and more possibilities of getting through hard times in their life than those who described the photos 63(1.5分) (direct). So there appear to be no disadvantages of looking at difficult things in your life with humor and lightness. The conclusion from the study is that for those at higher risk of depression, humor can develop an ability 64(1.5分) (control) negative emotions. What’s more, humor has an extra benefit of 65(1.5分) (make) others around you smile. Therefore, when you feel stressed and couldn’t focus your mind on what you are doing, finding something that can entertain you can lift your mood. 【答案】 56．inspiring 57．cheers 58．which 59．from 60．published 61．the 62．were found 63．directly 64．to control 65．making 【导语】文章主要介绍了新研究发现，在糟糕的情况下寻找有趣的事物或用幽默的方式看待挑战，能够快速让人振作起来，甚至有助于防止抑郁人群感到悲伤。 【详解】56．考查形容词。句意：“往好的方面看”是人们总是认为鼓舞人心但不太有帮助的建议之一。consider sth. + adj. 为固定结构，表示“鼓舞人心的”，应用形容词inspiring作补足语。 57．考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：然而，新研究表明，在糟糕的情况下迅速找到有趣的事物能让人很快振作起来。finding something of interest in a terrible situation为动名词短语作主语，谓语动词需用第三人称单数形式；且此处描述客观事实，用一般现在时，应填cheers。 58．考查定语从句。句意：此外，用幽默的方式看待挑战是一种好方法，这甚至可能有助于防止抑郁的人感到悲伤。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词为method，关系词在从句中作主语，需用which引导。 59．考查介词。句意：此外，用幽默的方式看待挑战是一种好方法，这甚至可能有助于防止抑郁的人感到悲伤。keep sb. from doing sth. 为固定短语，意为“阻止某人做某事”，符合句意。 60．考查非谓语动词。句意：在今年早些时候发表的一项研究中，研究人员给参与者看了一些展示负面情况的照片。gave为谓语动词，空处需填非谓语动词作后置定语，study与publish之间为被动关系，需用过去分词published。 61．考查冠词。句意：然后他们会应研究人员的要求描述这些照片。at the request of...为固定短语，意为“应……的要求”。故填the。 62．考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：那些用幽默词语描述照片的人被发现比直接描述照片的人有更少的负面情绪，并且更有可能度过生活中的困难时期。Those与find之间为被动关系，且描述过去的研究结果，需用一般过去时的被动语态；主语Those为复数，be动词用were。 63．考查副词。句意：那些用幽默词语描述照片的人被发现比直接描述照片的人有更少的负面情绪，并且更有可能度过生活中的困难时期。空处修饰动词described，需用副词directly。 64．考查非谓语动词。句意：研究的结论是，对于那些抑郁风险较高的人来说，幽默可以培养一种控制负面情绪的能力。ability后常接动词不定式作后置定语，意为“做……的能力”。 65．考查非谓语动词。句意：此外，幽默还有一个额外的好处，那就是让你周围的人微笑。介词of后需接动名词作宾语。故填making。 五、书信写作 66．（本题15分）假设你是李华，你校将要举办校园艺术节。请写封邮件邀请外籍教师Chris做一个关于单口喜剧(stand-up comedy)的讲座。内容包括: (1)讲座的时间和地点； (2)讲座的主要内容。 注意: (1)词数80左右； (2)可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； (3)开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Chris, How is everything going？ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________. Thank you for your time. Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Chris, How is everything going？ Our school is going to hold an Art Festival and we're pleased to invite you to deliver a lecture on stand-up comedy. The lecture will be given in the school lecture hall at 3 p.m. next Friday. Since stand-up is a new thing in China, many students aren't very familiar with it. We hope you can share with us some basic information about stand-up. For example, what is stand-up and what are the main performing styles of it？ I'm sure this lecture will be successful and enrich our knowledge about western comedy. Thank you for your time. Yours, Li Hua 【分析】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生给外教Chris写封邮件，邀请他做一个关于单口喜剧的讲座。 【详解】第一步：审题 体裁：应用文 时态：根据提示，时态主要为一般现在时和一般将来时。 要求： (1)讲座的时间和地点； (2)讲座的主要内容。 第二步:列提纲 deliver a lecture; lecture hall; be familiar with; share with; basic information; performing styles; successful; enrich our knowledge。 第三步：连词成句 1. Our school is going to hold an Art Festival and we're pleased to invite you to deliver a lecture on stand-up comedy. 2. The lecture will be given in the school lecture hall at 3 p.m. next Friday. 3. Since stand-up is a new thing in China, many students aren't very familiar with it. 4. We hope you can share with us some basic information about stand-up. 5. For example, what is stand-up and what are the main performing styles of it？ 6. I'm sure this lecture will be successful and enrich our knowledge about western comedy. 根据提示及关键词（组）进行遣词造句，注意主谓一致和时态问题。 第四步：连句成篇 1.表文章结构顺序：First of all, Firstly/First, Secondly/Second…, Finally, In the end, At last （供参考） 2.表并列补充关系：What is more, Besides, Moreover,In addition As well as, not only…but (also) （供参考） 3.表转折对比关系：However, On the contrary, but, In spite of+n/doing （供参考） 4.表因果关系：Since 连句成文，注意使用恰当的连词进行句子之间的衔接与过渡，书写一定要规范清晰。 【点睛】[高分句型1]Since stand-up is a new thing in China, many students aren't very familiar with it. 句中since引导原因状语从句 [高分句型2]The lecture will be given in the school lecture hall at 3 p.m. next Friday.句中will be given一般将来时态的被动语态。 [高分句型3]I'm sure this lecture will be successful and enrich our knowledge about western comedy.句中高级词汇enrich our knowledge意为“丰富我们的知识”和省略了that的宾语从句。 六、书面表达 67．（本题25分）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。续写的词数应为150左右。 It was just another boring day for Jamie, a third-grader. He sat in his English class, mindlessly doodling on his notebook. “Jamie Turner, please report to the principal’s office immediately.” Jamie’s heart sank. With his mind racing, Jamie grabbed his backpack and made the long walk down the hallway to the principal’s office, avoiding eye contact with fellow students. As he walked, he searched his brain for any possible explanations for why he was being called. Jamie finally reached the principal’s office. He took a deep breath and pushed it open, bracing himself for the worst. To his surprise, he found the principal, Mr. Harrison who was wearing a giant yellow chicken hat on his head, standing on his desk and waving his arms as if he were trying to fly! Jamie’s mouth fell open at the sight, too stunned to speak. “Jamie, sit down,” Mr. Harrison exclaimed, gesturing him to take a seat. “I’ve called you here because we’ve been having some complaints about your behavior. You’ve been… too funny.” Jamie’s jaw dropped further. Was that really the reason he was called to the principal’s office? The principal continued, his tone serious, “Now, we take our education very seriously here, and while we appreciate a good sense of humor, we have to draw the line somewhere. We cannot have students disturbing the learning environment with their… their humor.” Jamie couldn’t help it—he burst out laughing, doubling over in his seat as he gasped for breath. Finally, Jamie managed to compose himself enough to speak. “I’m sorry, sir, it’s just… I can’t stop laughing at the thought of getting in trouble for laughing… and your hat! It’s ridiculous!” The principal frowned, “Well, I’m glad you find it funny. But your teachers don’t.” Jamie nodded seriously, trying to contain his laughter. “I understand, sir. I’ll be less funny in class.” “Um, Mr. Harrison, why are you wearing a chicken hat?” Jamie asked, unable to contain his curiosity. “Oh, today is Animal Day for the first-graders.” Mr. Harrison grinned. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “Really, Mr. Harrison? You think I’m that good for the upcoming school Comedy Festival?” Jamie asked. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】      “Oh, today is Animal Day for the first-graders.” Mr. Harrison grinned. “It’s just part of the school theme week for the primary students. Today is animal day, and I wanted to show my support for our bird friends. Are you familiar with fowl play, Jamie?” “Uh, not really,” Jamie said, feeling more confused by the second “Well, it’s a kind of joke that involves wordplay and humor. Like, why did the chicken cross the playground? To get to the other slide!” Mr. Harrison said, grinning widely, “Well, Jamie. You have a natural talent for comedy that is rare in someone your age. You have turned a lecture into a comedy show, and a science experiment into a stand-up routine. You are a born entertainer!” “Really, Mr. Harrison? You think I’m that good for the upcoming school Comedy Festival?” Jamie asked. “I do. Jamie. I do,” Mr. Harrison said, leaning closer to him. “That’s why I’ve decided to enter you in our school’s first ever Comedy Festival! It will be a showcase of the funniest students in the district, and you will represent our school with pride!” Jamie felt like he had won the lottery. He could not believe his luck! “Thank you, Mr. Harrison! Thank you!” Jamie said, jumping up from his chair. “I won’t let you down! I promise I’ll be the best comedian you’ve ever seen!” And so, Jamie found himself stepping onto the stage the following week, shaking with nerves. But as soon as he started telling his jokes, it was like a switch flipped within him. And when the crowd erupted in laughter, he knew that he had found his calling. 【导语】本文以人物线索展开。Jamie是一个三年级学生，他被叫到校长办公室，因为老师抱怨Jamie太搞笑了，影响班级学习环境。校长发现Jamie有喜剧天赋，推荐他参加喜剧节。Jamie非常兴奋地接受了这个机会，并在戏剧节上大放异彩，他也找到了自己的使命。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由续写第一段首句“‘哦，今天是一年级学生的动物日。’Harrison先生笑着说。”可知，第一段可以描写Harrison先生从动物日话题联想到可以让Jamie利用自己的喜剧天赋去参加喜剧节。 ②由续写第二段首句“‘真的吗，Harrison先生？你认为我能胜任即将到来的学校喜剧节吗？’Jamie问道。”可知，第二段可以描写Harrison先生鼓励Jamie参加喜剧节，Jamie最终在喜剧节舞台上表现很成功，他也找到了自己的使命。 2. 续写线索：Harrison先生通过动物日联想到家禽游戏——Harrison先生推荐Jamie参加喜剧节——Jamie对此感到不可置信——Harrison先生鼓励Jamie——Jamie在舞台上表现很成功 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①将……变为……：turn…into…/change…into… ②爆发：erupt/burst 情绪类 ①困惑的：confused/puzzled ②自豪地：with pride/proudly 【点睛】【高分句型1】And so, Jamie found himself stepping onto the stage the following week, shaking with nerves.(使用了现在分词作宾补和状语) 【高分句型2】And when the crowd erupted in laughter, he knew that he had found his calling. 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