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平凉一中高三上学期第二次月考英语试卷 （试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 1. What volunteer work will the man do? A. Taking care of the elderly. B. Helping with a book sale. C. Cleaning the community park. 2. What sport are they likely to choose? A. Cycling. B. Skateboarding. C. Running. 3. Why does the woman prefer Lisa as the babysitter? A. She charges less. B. She is more experienced. C. She has better training. 4. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a library. B. In a bookstore. C. In a classroom. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. Weather. B. House decoration. C. Living conditions. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What is the man’s destination? A. New York. B. Chicago. C. Boston. 7. When will the man depart? A. On September 22. B. On September 23. C. On September 29. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. What has the girl already finished? A. Consulting her advisor. B. Paying her college fees. C. Signing up for courses. 9. What major did the father think the girl had chosen? A. Wildlife science. B. Business management. C. Environmental science. 10. Why did the girl change her major? A. To adopt Mom’s advice. B. To gain a scholarship. C. To follow her passion. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. What attracts the woman most about the new job? A. Good welfare. B. Chances for promotion. C. Medical care. 12. What does the man advise the woman to do? A. Study further at school. B. Take the offer. C. Change her occupation. 13. What can we infer about the woman? A. She will leave the position later. B. She needs financial support for learning. C. She has confidence in the industry’s future. 听第9段录音，回答第14至16题。 14. What is the man’s job? A. A travel agent. B. A hotel receptionist. C. A party planner. 15. What is the final budget for the group? A. About 500 dollars. B. About 2,500 dollars. C. About 3,100 dollars. 16. What will the woman do next? A. Arrange transport for everyone. B. Tailor the travel plan. C. Send messages to friends. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. Why are daily supplies so expensive in Abby’s community? A. The transport is inconvenient. B. The population is small. C. There are few local shops. 18. What bothered Abby most in winter? A. The shortage of sunlight. B. The poor water supply system. C. The limited choices of goods. 19. What can be seen during local Christmas celebrations? A. Traditional singing competitions. B. Special ice and sports activities. C. Foreign food fairs. 20. What do we know about Abby from her life in Nunavut? A. She missed her hometown very much. B. She enjoyed teaching English there. C. She found it rewarding to live there. 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 Cave of the Winds A field trip to Cave of the Winds is more than just a day out of the classroom — it’s an unforgettable experience filled with hands-on activities, science-backed learning, and pure excitement. Whether you’re bringing a small group or planning for a full busload, our education programs make learning come alive underground. Highlights Students will explore undeveloped sections of the Manitou Grand Caverns, while climbing and crawling (爬行) through passageways lit only by headlamps. Knowledgeable guides provide groups with 2 hours of good clean, yet muddy fun underground! This tour teaches teens about the wonders beneath their feet, building upon what they have learned in their earlier education in a fun and accessible way. Prices Season Students Teachers March-May & September-October $28.00 $30.00 November-February $21.00 $30.00 Note: Groups must pay for at least 15 people. One teacher free with every 15 paid students. Guidelines ·There is a minimum deposit (押金) of $10 that will be charged when you make your reservation. Your deposit will be applied toward your grand total. The remaining balance will be due the day of your tour. ·All participants must bring a headlamp, a pair of gloves, a change of clothes, and an extra pair of shoes. Please wear clothing you won’t mind getting dirty and possibly ruined by the mud. An area will be available to change and clean up after your tour. ·We can accommodate up to 200 people, but we would divide you into groups of about 25. Smaller groups make it easier for guides to ensure everyone enjoys a safe and educational underground exploration. 1. What is the aim of this field trip? A. To discover new undeveloped caves. B. To offer students free outdoor activities. C. To make learning engaging and practical. D. To help students prepare for science exams. 2. How much should a group of 16 students and 1 teacher pay for the tour in December? A. $336. B. $366. C. $448. D. $478. 3. What are participants required to do for the tour? A. Make full payment in advance. B. Travel in a single group of 200 visitors. C. Use headlamps provided by guides. D. Bring clothes suitable for muddy conditions. 【答案】1. C 2. A 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述了风之洞穴实地研学旅行的活动亮点、收费标准以及相关出行须知。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“A field trip to Cave of the Winds is more than just a day out of the classroom — it’s an unforgettable experience filled with hands‑on activities, science‑backed learning, and pure excitement.(风之洞穴的实地研学不只是离开教室的一日出游——这是一场包含实操活动、科学理论支撑的学习以及十足乐趣的难忘体验。)”可知，这次研学旨在让学习变得有趣且注重实践。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Prices板块表格中的“November-February(11月到2月)”，对应的学生票价是“$21.00(21美元)”，以及表格下方的注释“One teacher free with every 15 paid students.(每15名付费学生就可免一名教师的费用)”可知，16名学生付费，教师免费。总费用为16×21=336美元。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Guidelines部分中的“All participants must bring a headlamp, a pair of gloves, a change of clothes, and an extra pair of shoes. Please wear clothing you won’t mind getting dirty and possibly ruined by the mud.(所有参与者必须带头灯、一副手套、换洗衣物以及额外一双鞋子。请穿上你不介意被泥土弄脏甚至弄坏的衣物。)”可知，参与者要准备适合泥泞环境的衣物。 B Every morning at 5 a.m. when most people are asleep, a single figure would be busy in the kitchen, cooking meals for the needy folks of Singapore until the rest of the volunteers and the four full-time cooks arrive. Day in and day out, Mr Tony Tay and his team prepare, cook, pack and deliver the food to various parts of the island. This team of caring volunteers from all walks of life work tirelessly to bring a smile to the less privileged, bringing warmth and kindness into their lives. During one of his visits to collect vegetables and distribute them to a less-privileged neighbourhood, his wife noticed that the elderly folk did not take the vegetables. When Mrs Tay asked for the reason, one replied that she could not cook and thus only ate the rice delivered to her. Mrs Tay then offered to cook for her, and that single meal initiated Willing Hearts, which has since served nearly 650,000 meals and counting. Since the organization’s early days, volunteers have learned how to cook, interact with people from all walks of life, pick up different languages, gain greater knowledge about social issues, and most importantly, build strong bonds with one another. Through Willing Hearts, Mr Tay hopes to expose the younger generation to the country’s backyard, to allow them to see and experience firsthand what goes on behind closed doors. This is to encourage them to become more compassionate individuals who understand the importance of taking care of the elderly, and be inspired to foster unity within their own families. His best gift during the course of this journey is seeing how younger volunteers help and feed the less privileged. One volunteer, he proudly tells us, has been inspired to start his own programme to help the needy. As a non-profit organization, Willing Hearts relies heavily on donations and food collections. Although the volunteers at Willing Hearts may be a small and irregular group, they are always on the lookout for the poor to extend their assistance to them. 4. What inspired Tony Tay and his wife to start Willing Hearts? A. The need to raise money for the poor. B. The lack of volunteers in Singapore. C. An old woman’s difficulty in cooking. D. Their dream of becoming full-time cooks. 5. What does the underlined word “backyard” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A. The garden behind a house. B. The hidden social problems. C. The kitchen where food is prepared. D. The volunteer team of Willing Hearts. 6. Which of the following words can best describe Tony Tay? A. Devoted and inspiring. B. Humorous and creative. C. Organized and easy-going. D. Knowledgeable and modest. 7. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Tony Tay: A Cook for the Elderly Folks B. Volunteers: Serving Local Communities C. Younger Generation: Caring for the Elderly D. Willing Hearts: Bringing Kindness to the Needy 【答案】4. C 5. B 6. A 7. D 【解析】 【导语】主要说明了Tony Tay夫妇因一位老人不会做饭创办公益组织Willing Hearts。志愿者们持续送餐助人，该组织也影响了年轻人，依靠捐助默默帮扶弱势群体。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“When Mrs Tay asked for the reason, one replied that she could not cook and thus only ate the rice delivered to her. Mrs Tay then offered to cook for her, and that single meal initiated Willing Hearts, which has since served nearly 650,000 meals and counting. (当泰太太询问原因时，有人回答说她不会做饭，所以只能吃送来的米饭。随后泰女士主动提出为她做饭，而就是这一餐，催生了 “爱心志愿团”。该组织至今已送出近 65 万份餐食，数量仍在持续增加。)”可知，一位老妇人在烹饪方面遇到的困难促使托尼·泰和他的妻子创办了Willing Hearts组织。 【5题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“Since the organization’s early days, volunteers have learned how to cook, interact with people from all walks of life, pick up different languages, gain greater knowledge about social issues, and most importantly, build strong bonds with one another.(自该组织成立之初起，志愿者们就学会了烹饪、与各行各业的人交流、掌握多种语言、深入了解社会问题，而最重要的是，他们彼此之间也建立了深厚的友谊)”以及后文“to allow them to see and experience firsthand what goes on behind closed doors(让他们能够亲眼目睹并亲身感受那些紧闭的门后所发生的一切)”可知，指代隐性社会问题。故划线词意思是“隐藏在背后的社会问题”。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Day in and day out, Mr Tony Tay and his team prepare, cook, pack and deliver the food to various parts of the island. This team of caring volunteers from all walks of life work tirelessly to bring a smile to the less privileged, bringing warmth and kindness into their lives.(日复一日，托尼·泰先生和他的团队精心准备、烹饪、打包并将食物送到岛上的各个地方。来自各行各业的这些充满爱心的志愿者们不辞辛劳地工作，为那些生活贫困的人们带来微笑，为他们的生活带来温暖和善意)”以及第三段“This is to encourage them to become more compassionate individuals who understand the importance of taking care of the elderly, and be inspired to foster unity within their own families.(此举旨在鼓励他们成长为更有同情心的人，懂得关爱老年人的重要性，并激励他们促进家庭内部的团结)”可知，托尼·泰乐于奉献且鼓舞人心。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第二段“Mrs Tay then offered to cook for her, and that single meal initiated Willing Hearts, which has since served nearly 650,000 meals and counting.(泰夫人随后主动提出为她做饭，这一简单的举动促成了“爱心厨房”的诞生。此后，该组织已累计提供近65万份餐食，而且数量还在不断增加)”文章主要说明了Tony Tay夫妇因一位老人不会做饭创办公益组织 Willing Hearts。志愿者们持续送餐助人，该组织也影响了年轻人，依靠捐助默默帮扶弱势群体。可知，D选项“Willing Hearts：将善意带给无助之人”最符合文章标题。 C Have you ever felt that mosquitoes love you more than others? While your friends remain untouched, you find yourself constantly hunted by these annoying insects. Well, it’s not your imagination. Science confirms that around 20% of people are naturally high attractors, or mosquito magnets, who are more often targeted year after year — and biology is to blame. The primary signal that draws mosquitoes from a distance is the carbon dioxide (CO₂) we breathe out. Capable of spotting a stream of CO₂ from up to 30 meters away, mosquitoes use this gas as a “dinner bell” signaling that a warm-blooded host is nearby. Once they pick up this clue, they start moving toward the source. However, as mosquitoes get closer, your unique body smell becomes the deciding factor. Our skin is home to millions of microbes (微生物) that break down natural oils and sweat, producing a complex cocktail of chemical compounds. According to a significant study published in the journal Cell, individuals who are mosquito magnets tend to produce much higher levels of specific types of acids on their skin. These acids act like an irresistible smell to mosquitoes. In contrast, those less attractive produce more ketones, which seem to mask their smells, making them invisible to mosquitoes. To test this, researchers designed an experiment in a large enclosed arena — about the size of a land-skating rink. They released mosquitoes and observed how they chose between different people. The results showed that mosquitoes consistently flew toward those with certain skin smells. Other factors like body heat, sweat, and genetic makeup also play a role. Since our skin microbiome is largely genetically determined, being a mosquito magnet is often a matter of bad luck. Importantly, this research isn’t just about avoiding itchy bites. Every year, millions of people die from mosquito-borne diseases. Understanding how mosquitoes find us can inspire scientists to find better solutions. So next time mosquitoes buzz around you, remember: it’s not a curse—it’s science. And soon, we might have smarter ways to outsmart these bothersome biters. 8. What function does carbon dioxide serve for mosquitoes? A. It acts as an appetizer. B. It provides a nutrient source. C. It helps locate human’s presence. D. It distinguishes human skin types. 9. What is the key factor that makes some people more attractive to mosquitoes? A. The microbes living on their skin. B. The natural oils produced by their skin. C. A great deal of CO₂ breathed out by them. D. Large amounts of certain acids on their skin. 10. What can be inferred from the text? A. Body temperature is the most critical factor. B. Being a mosquito magnet is largely unchangeable. C. Diet and lifestyle habits influence mosquitoes’ choices. D. People can improve their genetic makeup to avoid mosquitoes. 11. According to the text, what might be the significance of the research? A. Revealing how mosquitoes find targets. B. Explaining why some people attract mosquitoes. C. Contributing to how we battle against mosquitoes. D. Proving that smell affects mosquitoes’ biting preferences. 【答案】8. C 9. D 10. B 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要探讨了为何有些人更容易吸引蚊子，解释了蚊子如何通过二氧化碳、体味等因素寻找目标，并阐述了相关研究的意义。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“The primary signal that draws mosquitoes from a distance is the carbon dioxide (CO₂) we breathe out. Capable of spotting a stream of CO₂ from up to 30 meters away, mosquitoes use this gas as a “dinner bell” signaling that a warm-blooded host is nearby.(将蚊子从远处吸引过来的主要信号是我们呼出的二氧化碳。蚊子能够从30米外发现一股二氧化碳，它们将这种气体作为“开饭铃声”，表明附近有温血宿主)”可知，蚊子利用二氧化碳来定位温血宿主的存在，即帮助它们定位人类的存在。故选C项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“According to a significant study published in the journal Cell, individuals who are mosquito magnets tend to produce much higher levels of specific types of acids on their skin. These acids act like an irresistible smell to mosquitoes.(根据发表在《细胞》杂志上的一项重要研究，那些特别吸引蚊子的人往往会在皮肤上产生更高水平的特定类型的酸。这些酸对蚊子来说就像一种无法抗拒的气味)”可知，某些人皮肤上产生的大量特定类型的酸是吸引蚊子的关键因素。故选D项。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Other factors like body heat, sweat, and genetic makeup also play a role. Since our skin microbiome is largely genetically determined, being a mosquito magnet is often a matter of bad luck.(其他因素如体温、汗液和基因构成也会产生影响。由于我们的皮肤微生物群主要由基因决定，招蚊子体质往往只能归咎于运气不佳)”可知，成为特别吸引蚊子的人很大程度上是由基因决定的，难以改变。故选B项。 【11题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Understanding how mosquitoes find us can inspire scientists to find better solutions.(了解蚊子如何找到我们，可以启发科学家找到更好的解决方案)”可知，研究蚊子如何找到目标有助于科学家找到更好的对抗蚊子的方法，即这项研究的意义在于有助于我们对抗蚊子。故选C项。 D There is no question that Generative Al will automate a large number of jobs, removing people from the workplace. But it will almost certainly take away human warmth from social life. Over the past 15 years, face-to-face socialization has already declined dramatically. Over time, many people may develop deep relationships with chatbots (聊天机器人). This seems likely to change our society at least as much as the social-media era has, and may start a new digital age that is even more anti-social. Chatbots claim to know everything, yet they are also humble, treating the user as supreme. Anyone who has spent much time with chatbots will recognize that they tend to be pleasing. They seldom disagree or criticize. Chatbots built for commercial purposes are not typically intended to challenge your thoughts; they are intended to receive them, offer agreeable responses, and keep you coming back. But in human relationship, conflict is unavoidable. It can be uncomfortable. Yet conflict can be meaningful — as a check on selfish behavior or over self-regard; as a chance to look more closely at other people; as a way to better understand the weaknesses and fears we all share. But chatbots will never tell you it’s bored or tell you to stop being so stupid and self-righteous. They never feel bored, complain or ask for help. They offer false friendship while helping people avoid real communication. Therefore, the more time children spend with chatbots, the fewer opportunities they’ll have to develop alongside other people — and, as opposed to all the digital distractions (数字干扰设备) that have existed for decades, they may be fooled by the technology into thinking that they are, in fact, having a social experience. When kids project onto a bot and “talk” with it, they are fed information and affirmed (认可) by chatbots, thus missing out on something crucial in the process. They may never learn how to fail, or how to be creative. The whole learning process goes out of the window. 12. Why does the author say the new digital age is anti-social? A. Because chatbots refuse to communicate. B. Because people lack normal interpersonal interactions. C. Because chatbots reject showing human warmth. D. Because people will hate making friends on social media. 13. What do we know about commercial chatbots? A. They prioritize satisfying users. B. They push independent thinking. C. They value users’ true feelings. D. They encourage original ideas. 14. What is the main harm for children using chatbots according to the author? A. They are hardly satisfied. B. They are deeply addicted. C. They are overly informed. D. They are socially misled. 15. Which of the following may the author agree with? A. We should embrace chatbots. B. Say no to digital distractions. C. A real-world friend matters. D. Don’t ask a chatbot to help. 【答案】12. B 13. A 14. D 15. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了生成式 AI 聊天机器人对人类社交的负面影响：聊天机器人只会提供顺从式的虚假互动，让人们逃避真实人际冲突；尤其会误导儿童，使其误以为和机器人交流就是真正的社交，严重阻碍其社交能力与心智发展。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“But it will almost certainly take away human warmth from social life. Over the past 15 years, face-to-face socialization has already declined dramatically. Over time, many people may develop deep relationships with chatbots (聊天机器人). This seems likely to change our society at least as much as the social-media era has, and may start a new digital age that is even more anti-social.( 但它几乎肯定会剥夺社交生活中的人情味。在过去 15 年里，面对面的社交活动已经大幅减少。随着时间的推移，许多人可能会与聊天机器人建立起深厚的关系。这似乎可能会像社交媒体时代一样，极大地改变我们的社会，并可能开启一个更加反社会的数字时代。)”可知，第一段明确指出，新数字时代反社交的核心原因是：面对面社交大幅减少，很多人会和聊天机器人建立深度关系，取代了正常的人与人之间的互动。故选B项。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Anyone who has spent much time with chatbots will recognize that they tend to be pleasing. They seldom disagree or criticize. Chatbots built for commercial purposes are not typically intended to challenge your thoughts; they are intended to receive them, offer agreeable responses, and keep you coming back.( 任何与聊天机器人相处过一段时间的人都会发现，它们往往令人愉悦。它们很少提出异议或批评。为商业目的而构建的聊天机器人通常无意挑战你的想法；它们的目的是接收你的想法，给出令人满意的回应，并让你不断回来使用它们。)”可知，商业聊天机器人的设计目标是“不挑战你的想法，只接收你的观点、提供令人愉悦的回应、让你不断回来使用”，其核心逻辑是优先满足用户的情绪需求。故选A项。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Therefore, the more time children spend with chatbots, the fewer opportunities they’ll have to develop alongside other people — and, as opposed to all the digital distractions (数字干扰设备) that have existed for decades, they may be fooled by the technology into thinking that they are, in fact, having a social experience. When kids project onto a bot and “talk” with it, they are fed information and affirmed (认可) by chatbots, thus missing out on something crucial in the process.( 因此，孩子们与聊天机器人的相处时间越长，他们就有越少的机会与他人一起成长——而且，与几十年来一直存在的各种数字干扰相比，他们可能会被这种技术所迷惑，误以为自己正在经历一种社交体验。当孩子们将自己投射到机器人身上并与其“交谈”时，他们会从聊天机器人那里获得信息并得到肯定，从而错过了这个过程中至关重要的东西。)”可推知，根据作者的观点，儿童使用聊天机器人的主要危害是他们在社交层面被误导了。故选D项。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章大意以及最后一段中“When kids project onto a bot and “talk” with it, they are fed information and affirmed by chatbots, thus missing out on something crucial in the process. They may never learn how to fail, or how to be creative. The whole learning process goes out of the window.( 当孩子们将自己投射到机器人身上并与其“交谈”时，他们会从聊天机器人那里获得信息并得到肯定，从而错过了这个过程中至关重要的东西。他们可能永远学不会如何面对失败，或者如何发挥创造力。整个学习过程也会因此被抛诸脑后。)”可知，全文通过对比聊天机器人的虚假友谊与真实人际关系的价值（冲突的意义、互相理解的重要性），明确表达了对真实人际互动的肯定，因此作者会认同“现实中的朋友很重要”这一观点。故选C项。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 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。 Why is it that when you have the most to do you feel the least able to act? This sense of helplessness always seems to set in when you have a dozen things on your list, all equally pressing. ____16____ These expert tips can help you deal with it and put you back in control of all things. Minimize the elephant task. You need to turn down your stress levels. Try taking a few deep breaths. If it’s a discouraging task that’s causing you to feel depressed, the advice is to break it into tiny steps. It’s like that old saying: How do you eat an elephant? ____17____ These steps should be quite small. The measuring stick is that your task should be so small that you feel no resistance. The steps also need to be concrete, restricting you to a time, location and duration when you’ll get a certain thing done. Take some of the pressure off, too, by telling yourself it’s OK if you do a bad job. ____18____ Encourage yourself. For an overwhelming (巨大的) list of lots of little to-dos, the key is to start strategically. ____19____ However, another option is to begin with the most enjoyable task. “We’re so focused on what should be done that we forget sometimes there are some wants in our heart, and following that can be very refreshing,” Dr Hendriksen said. “If all this has to get done, then I might as well approach the one where I feel the least resistance.” Encouraging yourself can also help complete that task you really don’t want to do. If there’s an email you need to send that you keep putting off, promise yourself ten guilt-free minutes of Internet celebrity gossip (闲言碎语) afterward. ____20____ “You use something you like to do to reward something you don’t like to do,” Dr Hendriksen said. “That has been around for 50 years and it’s a very successful technique.” A. One bite at a time. B. Thus, you have no choice but to give up. C. What do you feed an elephant in the zoo? D. You could do the most important thing first. E. Therefore, you’re stuck in how to even begin. F. Or pair a pleasant task with an unpleasant one. G. You can always come back and improve on it later. 【答案】16. E 17. A 18. G 19. D 20. F 【解析】 【导语】本文围绕人们任务繁多时无从下手、行动力缺失的心理困境展开，介绍了拆分繁重任务、自我鼓励、巧用奖励机制等科学可行的方法，帮助人们缓解压力、高效完成待办事项。 【16题详解】 上文“Why is it that when you have the most to do you feel the least able to act? This sense of helplessness always seems to set in when you have a dozen things on your list, all equally pressing.(为何事务繁重时，你反而感到最无力行动？当待办清单堆满多项紧急事务时，这种无力感总会如期而至。)”提出人们面对繁杂紧迫任务时的普遍困境。选项E“Therefore, you’re stuck in how to even begin.(因此，你会陷入不知如何着手的困境。)”承接上文，点明这种无力感带来的具体结果，自然引出下文专家给出的解决办法。 【17题详解】 上文“If it’s a discouraging task that’s causing you to feel depressed, the advice is to break it into tiny steps. It’s like that old saying: How do you eat an elephant?(如果一项艰巨的任务让你倍感沮丧，建议将其拆解为细小的步骤。正如一句老话所说：如何吃掉一头大象？)”提出拆分大任务的解题思路，并引用俗语设问。选项A“One bite at a time.(一口一口地吃。)”是该俗语的经典回答，对应“拆分步骤、逐步完成”的核心观点，与后文细化任务的内容高度契合。 【18题详解】 上文“Take some of the pressure off, too, by telling yourself it’s OK if you do a bad job.(告诉自己就算做得不好也没关系，也可以缓解自身压力。)”建议人们放下完美主义、减轻心理负担。选项G“You can always come back and improve on it later.(你随时可以回头完善、优化成果。)”承接上文，进一步宽慰读者，说明任务无需一次做到最好，进一步缓解焦虑，贴合本段减压做事的主旨。 【19题详解】 后文“However, another option is to begin with the most enjoyable task.(然而，还有一种方法是从最轻松愉悦的任务开始。)”通过转折词However引出第二种做事方式。选项D“You could do the most important thing first.(你可以优先完成最重要的事情。)”介绍第一种高效启动任务的方式，与后文的另一种方法形成并列对比，逻辑衔接紧密。 【20题详解】 上文“If there’s an email you need to send that you keep putting off, promise yourself ten guilt-free minutes of Internet celebrity gossip (闲言碎语) afterward.(如果你一直拖延发送邮件，可以承诺自己完成后，毫无负担地刷十分钟网红八卦。)”举例说明用喜欢的事激励自己完成不愿做的事。选项F“Or pair a pleasant task with an unpleasant one.(或者将愉悦的事情和枯燥的任务搭配进行。)”总结上文案例，提炼出任务搭配的核心方法，呼应后文的奖励式做事技巧。 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 I ordered a lovely little hamster (仓鼠) online, expecting a tiny pet to ____21____ my dull school weekends. Weeks ahead of its arrival, I had ____22____ a spacious cage, tasty treats and soft bedding, painting a mental picture of watching it race on its wheel after long school days, feeling ____23____ with my new companion. When the package finally turned up, I was instantly astonished. The container was surprisingly heavy and bulky (笨重的), totally beyond what I had inferred from the product ____24____. Puzzled, I cautiously broke it open. Instead of a palm-sized hamster, a plump (胖乎乎的) grey rabbit ____25____ out onto the floor. I froze in complete astonishment, totally at a loss what to do. Obviously, the online merchant had mixed up my ____26____. My initial impulse (冲动) was to send the creature back without delay. Yet the rabbit appeared so gentle, twitching (抽动) its long ears and staring at me with watery round eyes. I could hardly bear the thought of sending it off to a tiring ____27____ journey. Lost in a dilemma, I contacted the shop owner, who confirmed a return could be arranged, yet warned that long-distance transport would ____28____ the little animal. Eventually I ____29____ to keep the rabbit and named it Cloud. To ____30____ the mistake, the store sent me the original hamster as a free ____31____ of apology. As time went by, the rabbit gradually ____32____ our household. It would feed on leftover food on the table, hop (蹦跳) around the living room and curl up on my sofa cushions. Gradually, I grew accustomed to its company far more than I had foreseen. Though it was not the pet I had originally intended to get, it ____33____ our home with amusing moments. This ridiculous incident brought a vital lesson: happiness ____34____ lie in exactly what we pursue. Unexpected twists (波折) of fate deliver great joy. Life rarely ____35____ us everything we desire, yet it often offers what we truly need. 21. A. polish B. relax C. brighten D. recover 22. A. scheduled B. adopted C. investigated D. reserved 23. A. familiar B. patient C. content D. careful 24. A. technique B. description C. policy D. framework 25. A. leaped B. walked C. wandered D. climbed 26. A. plan B. order C. choice D. decision 27. A. delivery B. exploration C. business D. service 28. A. bother B. stress C. annoy D. defeat 29. A. volunteered B. struggled C. resolved D. hesitated 30. A. stand up for B. put up with C. come up with D. make up for 31. A. gesture B. signal C. mark D. symbol 32. A. took over B. got over C. fell into D. fitted into 33. A. integrated B. equipped C. decorated D. filled 34. A. sometimes B. seldom C. simply D. literally 35. A. provides B. awards C. grants D. yields 【答案】21. C 22. D 23. C 24. B 25. A 26. B 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. D 31. A 32. D 33. D 34. B 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了作者网购仓鼠却意外收到一只肥兔子，纠结一番后，作者最终选择留下它，商家也补上了原本订购的仓鼠作为道歉。这段错位的经历让作者领悟到：幸福并非只存在于我们原本追求的事物中，命运的意外波折往往会带来意想不到的美好。 【21题详解】 考查动词。句意：我在网上订购了一只可爱的小仓鼠，希望能有一只小宠物点亮我枯燥的上学周末。A. polish擦亮，润色；B. relax放松；C. brighten使明亮，使开心；D. recover恢复。根据下文“my dull school weekends”可知，作者希望小宠物能让枯燥的周末变得更愉快。 【22题详解】 考查动词。句意：在它到来前几周，我就已经预留好了宽敞的笼子、美味的食物和柔软的垫草，脑海中已经勾勒出结束学校里漫长的一天后看它在跑轮上奔跑的画面，感受着和新伙伴在一起的心满意足。A. scheduled安排，计划；B. adopted收养，采用；C. investigated调查；D. reserved预留，预订。根据上文“Weeks ahead of its arrival”可知，作者预订了所有物品。 【23题详解】 考查形容词。句意同上。A. familiar熟悉的；B. patient耐心的；C. content满足的；D. careful小心的。根据上文“painting a mental picture of watching it race on its wheel after long school days”可知，作者对即将到来的新伙伴充满期待，想象和它在一起会很满足。 【24题详解】 考查名词。句意：容器出乎意料地又重又大，完全超出了我从商品描述中得出来的推断。A. technique技术；B. description描述；C. policy政策；D. framework框架。根据上文“totally beyond what I had inferred from the product”可知，作者是根据商品页面的描述对包裹大小形成预期。 【25题详解】 考查动词。句意：不是手掌大的仓鼠，一只胖乎乎的灰兔子一下子跳到了地板上。A. leaped跳，跳跃；B. walked走，步行；C. wandered闲逛，漫步；D. climbed爬。根据上文“a plump (胖乎乎的) grey rabbit”和下文“out onto the floor”可知，兔子从打开的包装箱里跳了出来。 【26题详解】 考查名词。句意：显然，网店商家把我的订单弄混了。A. plan计划；B. order订单；C. choice选择；D. decision决定。根据第一段首句“I ordered a lovely little hamster (仓鼠) online”可知，作者是在网上下单订购宠物，发错货是因为商家弄混了订单。 【27题详解】 考查名词。句意：我几乎无法忍受把它送去经历一段疲惫的配送旅程。A. delivery配送，递送；B. exploration探索；C. business商业，生意；D. service服务。根据上文“send the creature back”和下文“long-distance transport”可知，退回商品需要长途运输配送。 【28题详解】 考查动词。句意：陷入进退两难的境地，我联系了店主，店主确认可以安排退货，但警告说长途运输会给这个小动物造成压力。A. bother打扰；B. stress使紧张，给……压力；C. annoy使恼怒；D. defeat打败。根据上文“long-distance transport”可知，长途运输会让小动物承受压力。 【29题详解】 考查动词。句意：最终我决定留下这只兔子，给它取名叫Cloud。A. volunteered自愿做；B. struggled挣扎；C. resolved决定，解决；D. hesitated犹豫。根据第三段中“Lost in a dilemma”可知，作者之前陷入两难，最终做出了留下兔子的决定。 【30题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：为了弥补错误，商店把我原本订的仓鼠作为免费道歉的表示寄给了我。A. stand up for支持，维护；B. put up with忍受；C. come up with想出，提出；D. make up for弥补。根据下文“the mistake, the store sent me the original hamster”可知，商家发错货后要弥补这个错误，给作者补发了仓鼠。 【31题详解】 考查名词。句意同上。A. gesture姿态，表示；B. signal信号；C. mark标记；D. symbol象征。根据下文“of apology”可知，免费送仓鼠是商家表达歉意的一种姿态。 【32题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：随着时间推移，兔子逐渐融入了我们的家庭。A. took over接管；B. got over克服；C. fell into陷入；D. fitted into适应，融入。根据下文“It would feed on leftover food on the table, hop (蹦跳) around the living room and curl up on my sofa cushions.”可知，兔子已经适应了在作者家的生活，融入了家庭。 【33题详解】 考查动词。句意：虽然它不是我原本想要的宠物，但它让我们家充满了欢乐的时刻。A. integrated整合；B. equipped装备；C. decorated装饰；D. filled填满，充满。根据下文“our home with amusing moments”可知，兔子让作者家里充满了欢乐，固定搭配fill...with...表示“使……充满……”。 【34题详解】 考查副词。句意：这起荒谬的事件给我们带来了重要的一课：幸福很少正好存在于我们所追求的事物之中。A. sometimes有时；B. seldom很少；C. simply仅仅，只是；D. literally字面上地。根据下文“Unexpected twists (波折) of fate deliver great joy.”可知，作者感悟到幸福很少存在于我们所追逐的事物本身，意外也能带来幸福。 【35题详解】 考查动词。句意：生活很少能给予我们所有渴望的东西，却常常会馈赠我们真正需要的事物。A. provides提供；B. awards授予；C. grants同意，给予；D. yields出产，屈服。根据下文“yet it often offers what we truly need.”和语境可知，生活很少能给予我们所有渴望的东西，却会馈赠真正需要的事物。 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。 During China’s May Day holiday box office season, Dear You emerged as an unexpected dark horse. Deeply ____36____ (root) in distinctive Chaoshan culture, the film adopts 95 percent dialect dialogue along with local traditions such as Kungfu tea and Yingge Dance, ____37____ makes the entire story full of cultural charm. It is not merely the regional setting but the hidden emotions behind it ____38____ strike a chord with audiences nationwide. Lying at the core of this film ____39____ (be) the concept of “Qiaopi”, a vital cultural symbol of overseas Chinese, ____40____ (refer) to handwritten letters and documents sent by overseas Chinese to their hometown ____41____ (relative). In the migration years, Qiaopi ____42____ (serve) as an irreplaceable spiritual bond then for families separated by vast oceans. Although their words are limited, these letters contain endless affection. The film highlights the aesthetic of subtlety, which is definitely a mark of traditional Chinese ____43____ (art) expression. Illiterate overseas Chinese would turn to professional writers when they hoped to translate oral feelings ____44____ more concise written words. Such tender expressions enable qiaopi culture to go beyond time — ____45____ quiet yet powerful force that continues to touch audiences of all ages across different lands. 【答案】36. rooted 37. which 38. that 39. is 40. referring 41. relatives 42. served 43. artistic 44. into 45. a 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了电影《给阿嬷的情书》以潮汕文化和侨批为核心，通过方言与传统展现含蓄情感，彰显跨越时空的文化魅力。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这部电影深深植根于独特的潮汕文化，采用了95%的方言对话以及功夫茶、英歌舞等当地传统，使整个故事充满了文化魅力。句中已有谓语adopts，空处为非谓语动词，be rooted in为固定搭配，意为“植根于”，去掉be动词，使用过去分词形式作状语。 【37题详解】 考查定语从句。句意同上。空处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰前面整个主句的内容，关系词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词which。 【38题详解】 考查强调句型。句意：引起全国观众共鸣的不仅仅是地域背景，更是其背后隐藏的情感。本句使用强调句“It is + 被强调部分 + that + 其他”的结构，被强调部分为“not merely the regional setting but the hidden emotions behind it”，空处应用that。 【39题详解】 考查主谓一致。句意：这部电影的核心概念是“侨批”，这是海外华人一个重要的文化象征，指的是海外华人寄给家乡亲戚的手写信件和文件。本句使用倒装结构，此处描述客观事实，应用一般现在时，主语为“the concept of “Qiaopi””，be动词用is。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意同上。空处为非谓语动词，动词refer与逻辑主语Qiaopi之间为主动关系，应用现在分词形式referring作后置定语。 【41题详解】 考查名词复数。句意同上。relative为可数名词，此处表示“亲戚们”，应用复数形式表泛指。 【42题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：在移民年代，侨批曾是分隔重洋的家庭之间不可替代的精神纽带。根据时间状语“In the migration years”和“then”可知，此处描述过去的情况，应用一般过去时，动词使用过去式形式。 【43题详解】 考查形容词。句意：电影突出了含蓄的美学，这无疑是中国传统艺术表达的一种标志。空处修饰名词expression，应用名词art的形容词形式artistic，意为“艺术的”，作定语。 【44题详解】 考查介词。句意：不识字的海外华人在希望将口头情感转化为更简洁的书面文字时，会求助于专业作家。translate...into...为固定搭配，意为“把……转化为……”。 【45题详解】 考查冠词。句意：这种温柔的表达方式使侨批文化超越了时间——一种安静而强大的力量，继续触动着不同土地上各个年龄段的观众。空处修饰可数名词force，表示“一种力量”，且quiet以辅音音素开头，应用不定冠词a。 第四部分：书面表达（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，为了绿化校园并丰富学生生活，你校于上周举办了开辟小菜园活动（A School Gardening Activity）。请给校英文报公众号写一篇推文，内容包括： 1．活动介绍； 2．活动反响。 注意： 1．字数80词左右； 2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 A School Gardening Activity ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 A School Gardening Activity Last week, our school held a gardening activity to green the campus and enrich students’ school life. Groups of students took part in the work. We turned an empty corner into small vegetable plots. Some dug the soil, sowed seeds and watered young plants carefully. We also put up name cards to mark different vegetables. The activity was warmly received. Not only did we get close to nature, but we learned the value of hard work. Many students look forward to watching our vegetables grow in the coming months. 【解析】 【导语】要求考生用英语给校英文报公众号写一篇推文，介绍学校上周举办的开辟小菜园活动，及其反响。 【详解】1.词汇积累 参与：take part in → get involved in 空的：empty → vacant 举办：hold → launch 期待：look forward to → anticipate 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Last week, our school held a gardening activity to green the campus and enrich students’ school life. 拓展句：Last week, our school held a gardening activity, the purpose of which was to green the campus and enrich students’ school life. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Last week, our school held a gardening activity to green the campus and enrich students’ school life.（运用了不定式作目的状语） 【高分句型2】Not only did we get close to nature, but we learned the value of hard work. （运用了否定副词置于句首引起的部分倒装） 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。 Maria and Peter lived in a coastal city. The greatest pleasure in summer for them was to swim at their local beach after school. But one day they started to lose their enthusiasm for swimming in the waters. More often than not, they would find plastic bags thrown on the beach. Worse sill, as they swam in the water, some plastic bags would float around them and even stick to their legs when they walked to the shore. They were upset and decided something needed to be done to stop the beautiful sea becoming consumed by waste.One weekend,Maria and Peter brought a big bag to the beach and determined to clean it up. Sweat streamed down from their forehead while they bent down and picked up the plastic bags. To their disappointment, after a day’s hard work, there were still many plastic bags lying on the beach or floating in the water. Going home with aching legs and arms, Maria and Peter were almost defeated by a strong sense of failure. That night over dinner with their parents, the pair ate silently. Noticing their low spirits, Mother asked gently, “You two looked so down. What happened?”Exchanging glances with Peter, Maria replied in a low voice,“It’s those annoying plastic bags. We tried to clean up but it was just impossible.”Understanding the pair’s disappointment, their father patted them on the back and comforted,”Well, it’s really hard for just two of you to fix such a big problem.”“Just two of us.”complained Maria and Peter, looking at each other.Suddenly, an idea lashed through their minds, their eyes shining with excitement.“Yes,that’s the point! We should make more people aware of the problem and encourage them to take action!” the pair said in chorus. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Quickly finishing their dinner, the pair went upstairs and started planning. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Excited and nervous, they posted the video and article on WeChat. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Quickly finishing their dinner, the pair went upstairs and started planning. Maria and Peter decided to take advantage of the Internet. “Maybe we can write an article to arouse people's awareness.” Maria proposed. “Good idea! We can also make a video!" Peter added. The next few hours witnessed their heated discussion and growing confidence in a clean and beautiful coast. The next day, they went to the beach and filmed a short video showing plastic bags lying on the beach and floating in the sea. Peter, who was good at writing, wrote an article talking about the present situation of the beach and asking people to take part in the clean-up. Excited and nervous, they posted the video and article on WeChat. To their amazement, their post went viral online immediately. Countless comments flooded in saying how heartbroken they were when looking at the polluted beach and ocean. What amazed Maria and Peter more was that numerous people in their community, encouraged by their efforts, offered to join in their clean-up. More and more people came to the beach to collect plastic bags and they also appealed to others to avoid throwing or using plastic bags. A year later, with their joint and continuous effort, the coast regained its beauty and Maria and Peter regained their long-awaited pleasure. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了住在沿海城市的玛丽亚和彼得发现塑料袋被扔在海滩上，对此很苦恼，决定要做点什么来阻止美丽的大海被浪费掉。于是他们决定通过在网上制作视频、写文章来呼吁大家一起爱护环境。视频和文章得到了人们积极响应。在大家的共同和持续努力下，海岸恢复了美丽。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“两人很快吃完晚饭，上楼开始计划。”可知，第一段可描写Maria and Peter商量对策，决定在网上制作视频、写文章来呼吁大家一起爱护环境。 ②由第二段首句内容“他们既兴奋又紧张，在微信上发布了这段视频和文章。”可知，第二段可描写视频和文章在网上发布后得到的反应以及大家的行动和结果。 2.续写线索：商量——做视频——呼吁——反应——行动——沙滩变美 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①利用：take advantage of /make use of ②建议：propose/suggest /advise ③鼓舞：encourage/inspire 情绪类 ①惊讶：amazement /surprise ②伤心：heartbroken /broken-hearted/sad 【点睛】 [高分句型1]. Peter, who was good at writing, wrote an article talking about the present situation of the beach and asking people to take part in the clean-up.（运用了关系代词who引导的非限定性定语从句） [高分句型2]. Countless comments flooded in saying how heartbroken they were when looking at the polluted beach and ocean.（由连接词how引导的宾语从句作saying的宾语） [高分句型3]. What amazed Maria and Peter more was that numerous people in their community, encouraged by their efforts, offered to join in their clean-up.（由连接代词what引导的主语从句和that引导的表语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 平凉一中高三上学期第二次月考英语试卷 （试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 1. What volunteer work will the man do? A. Taking care of the elderly. B. Helping with a book sale. C. Cleaning the community park. 2. What sport are they likely to choose? A. Cycling. B. Skateboarding. C. Running. 3. Why does the woman prefer Lisa as the babysitter? A. She charges less. B. She is more experienced. C. She has better training. 4. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a library. B. In a bookstore. C. In a classroom. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. Weather. B. House decoration. C. Living conditions. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What is the man’s destination? A. New York. B. Chicago. C. Boston. 7. When will the man depart? A. On September 22. B. On September 23. C. On September 29. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. What has the girl already finished? A. Consulting her advisor. B. Paying her college fees. C. Signing up for courses. 9. What major did the father think the girl had chosen? A. Wildlife science. B. Business management. C. Environmental science. 10. Why did the girl change her major? A. To adopt Mom’s advice. B. To gain a scholarship. C. To follow her passion. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. What attracts the woman most about the new job? A. Good welfare. B. Chances for promotion. C. Medical care. 12. What does the man advise the woman to do? A. Study further at school. B. Take the offer. C. Change her occupation. 13. What can we infer about the woman? A. She will leave the position later. B. She needs financial support for learning. C. She has confidence in the industry’s future. 听第9段录音，回答第14至16题。 14. What is the man’s job? A. A travel agent. B. A hotel receptionist. C. A party planner. 15. What is the final budget for the group? A. About 500 dollars. B. About 2,500 dollars. C. About 3,100 dollars. 16. What will the woman do next? A. Arrange transport for everyone. B. Tailor the travel plan. C. Send messages to friends. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. Why are daily supplies so expensive in Abby’s community? A. The transport is inconvenient. B. The population is small. C. There are few local shops. 18. What bothered Abby most in winter? A. The shortage of sunlight. B. The poor water supply system. C. The limited choices of goods. 19. What can be seen during local Christmas celebrations? A. Traditional singing competitions. B. Special ice and sports activities. C. Foreign food fairs. 20. What do we know about Abby from her life in Nunavut? A. She missed her hometown very much. B. She enjoyed teaching English there. C. She found it rewarding to live there. 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 Cave of the Winds A field trip to Cave of the Winds is more than just a day out of the classroom — it’s an unforgettable experience filled with hands-on activities, science-backed learning, and pure excitement. Whether you’re bringing a small group or planning for a full busload, our education programs make learning come alive underground. Highlights Students will explore undeveloped sections of the Manitou Grand Caverns, while climbing and crawling (爬行) through passageways lit only by headlamps. Knowledgeable guides provide groups with 2 hours of good clean, yet muddy fun underground! This tour teaches teens about the wonders beneath their feet, building upon what they have learned in their earlier education in a fun and accessible way. Prices Season Students Teachers March-May & September-October $28.00 $30.00 November-February $21.00 $30.00 Note: Groups must pay for at least 15 people. One teacher free with every 15 paid students. Guidelines ·There is a minimum deposit (押金) of $10 that will be charged when you make your reservation. Your deposit will be applied toward your grand total. The remaining balance will be due the day of your tour. ·All participants must bring a headlamp, a pair of gloves, a change of clothes, and an extra pair of shoes. Please wear clothing you won’t mind getting dirty and possibly ruined by the mud. An area will be available to change and clean up after your tour. ·We can accommodate up to 200 people, but we would divide you into groups of about 25. Smaller groups make it easier for guides to ensure everyone enjoys a safe and educational underground exploration. 1. What is the aim of this field trip? A. To discover new undeveloped caves. B. To offer students free outdoor activities. C. To make learning engaging and practical. D. To help students prepare for science exams. 2. How much should a group of 16 students and 1 teacher pay for the tour in December? A. $336. B. $366. C. $448. D. $478. 3. What are participants required to do for the tour? A. Make full payment in advance. B. Travel in a single group of 200 visitors. C. Use headlamps provided by guides. D. Bring clothes suitable for muddy conditions. B Every morning at 5 a.m. when most people are asleep, a single figure would be busy in the kitchen, cooking meals for the needy folks of Singapore until the rest of the volunteers and the four full-time cooks arrive. Day in and day out, Mr Tony Tay and his team prepare, cook, pack and deliver the food to various parts of the island. This team of caring volunteers from all walks of life work tirelessly to bring a smile to the less privileged, bringing warmth and kindness into their lives. During one of his visits to collect vegetables and distribute them to a less-privileged neighbourhood, his wife noticed that the elderly folk did not take the vegetables. When Mrs Tay asked for the reason, one replied that she could not cook and thus only ate the rice delivered to her. Mrs Tay then offered to cook for her, and that single meal initiated Willing Hearts, which has since served nearly 650,000 meals and counting. Since the organization’s early days, volunteers have learned how to cook, interact with people from all walks of life, pick up different languages, gain greater knowledge about social issues, and most importantly, build strong bonds with one another. Through Willing Hearts, Mr Tay hopes to expose the younger generation to the country’s backyard, to allow them to see and experience firsthand what goes on behind closed doors. This is to encourage them to become more compassionate individuals who understand the importance of taking care of the elderly, and be inspired to foster unity within their own families. His best gift during the course of this journey is seeing how younger volunteers help and feed the less privileged. One volunteer, he proudly tells us, has been inspired to start his own programme to help the needy. As a non-profit organization, Willing Hearts relies heavily on donations and food collections. Although the volunteers at Willing Hearts may be a small and irregular group, they are always on the lookout for the poor to extend their assistance to them. 4. What inspired Tony Tay and his wife to start Willing Hearts? A. The need to raise money for the poor. B. The lack of volunteers in Singapore. C. An old woman’s difficulty in cooking. D. Their dream of becoming full-time cooks. 5. What does the underlined word “backyard” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A. The garden behind a house. B. The hidden social problems. C. The kitchen where food is prepared. D. The volunteer team of Willing Hearts. 6. Which of the following words can best describe Tony Tay? A. Devoted and inspiring. B. Humorous and creative. C. Organized and easy-going. D. Knowledgeable and modest. 7. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Tony Tay: A Cook for the Elderly Folks B. Volunteers: Serving Local Communities C. Younger Generation: Caring for the Elderly D. Willing Hearts: Bringing Kindness to the Needy C Have you ever felt that mosquitoes love you more than others? While your friends remain untouched, you find yourself constantly hunted by these annoying insects. Well, it’s not your imagination. Science confirms that around 20% of people are naturally high attractors, or mosquito magnets, who are more often targeted year after year — and biology is to blame. The primary signal that draws mosquitoes from a distance is the carbon dioxide (CO₂) we breathe out. Capable of spotting a stream of CO₂ from up to 30 meters away, mosquitoes use this gas as a “dinner bell” signaling that a warm-blooded host is nearby. Once they pick up this clue, they start moving toward the source. However, as mosquitoes get closer, your unique body smell becomes the deciding factor. Our skin is home to millions of microbes (微生物) that break down natural oils and sweat, producing a complex cocktail of chemical compounds. According to a significant study published in the journal Cell, individuals who are mosquito magnets tend to produce much higher levels of specific types of acids on their skin. These acids act like an irresistible smell to mosquitoes. In contrast, those less attractive produce more ketones, which seem to mask their smells, making them invisible to mosquitoes. To test this, researchers designed an experiment in a large enclosed arena — about the size of a land-skating rink. They released mosquitoes and observed how they chose between different people. The results showed that mosquitoes consistently flew toward those with certain skin smells. Other factors like body heat, sweat, and genetic makeup also play a role. Since our skin microbiome is largely genetically determined, being a mosquito magnet is often a matter of bad luck. Importantly, this research isn’t just about avoiding itchy bites. Every year, millions of people die from mosquito-borne diseases. Understanding how mosquitoes find us can inspire scientists to find better solutions. So next time mosquitoes buzz around you, remember: it’s not a curse—it’s science. And soon, we might have smarter ways to outsmart these bothersome biters. 8. What function does carbon dioxide serve for mosquitoes? A. It acts as an appetizer. B. It provides a nutrient source. C. It helps locate human’s presence. D. It distinguishes human skin types. 9. What is the key factor that makes some people more attractive to mosquitoes? A. The microbes living on their skin. B. The natural oils produced by their skin. C. A great deal of CO₂ breathed out by them. D. Large amounts of certain acids on their skin. 10. What can be inferred from the text? A. Body temperature is the most critical factor. B. Being a mosquito magnet is largely unchangeable. C. Diet and lifestyle habits influence mosquitoes’ choices. D. People can improve their genetic makeup to avoid mosquitoes. 11. According to the text, what might be the significance of the research? A. Revealing how mosquitoes find targets. B. Explaining why some people attract mosquitoes. C. Contributing to how we battle against mosquitoes. D. Proving that smell affects mosquitoes’ biting preferences. D There is no question that Generative Al will automate a large number of jobs, removing people from the workplace. But it will almost certainly take away human warmth from social life. Over the past 15 years, face-to-face socialization has already declined dramatically. Over time, many people may develop deep relationships with chatbots (聊天机器人). This seems likely to change our society at least as much as the social-media era has, and may start a new digital age that is even more anti-social. Chatbots claim to know everything, yet they are also humble, treating the user as supreme. Anyone who has spent much time with chatbots will recognize that they tend to be pleasing. They seldom disagree or criticize. Chatbots built for commercial purposes are not typically intended to challenge your thoughts; they are intended to receive them, offer agreeable responses, and keep you coming back. But in human relationship, conflict is unavoidable. It can be uncomfortable. Yet conflict can be meaningful — as a check on selfish behavior or over self-regard; as a chance to look more closely at other people; as a way to better understand the weaknesses and fears we all share. But chatbots will never tell you it’s bored or tell you to stop being so stupid and self-righteous. They never feel bored, complain or ask for help. They offer false friendship while helping people avoid real communication. Therefore, the more time children spend with chatbots, the fewer opportunities they’ll have to develop alongside other people — and, as opposed to all the digital distractions (数字干扰设备) that have existed for decades, they may be fooled by the technology into thinking that they are, in fact, having a social experience. When kids project onto a bot and “talk” with it, they are fed information and affirmed (认可) by chatbots, thus missing out on something crucial in the process. They may never learn how to fail, or how to be creative. The whole learning process goes out of the window. 12. Why does the author say the new digital age is anti-social? A. Because chatbots refuse to communicate. B. Because people lack normal interpersonal interactions. C. Because chatbots reject showing human warmth. D. Because people will hate making friends on social media. 13. What do we know about commercial chatbots? A. They prioritize satisfying users. B. They push independent thinking. C. They value users’ true feelings. D. They encourage original ideas. 14. What is the main harm for children using chatbots according to the author? A. They are hardly satisfied. B. They are deeply addicted. C. They are overly informed. D. They are socially misled. 15. Which of the following may the author agree with? A. We should embrace chatbots. B. Say no to digital distractions. C. A real-world friend matters. D. Don’t ask a chatbot to help. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 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。 Why is it that when you have the most to do you feel the least able to act? This sense of helplessness always seems to set in when you have a dozen things on your list, all equally pressing. ____16____ These expert tips can help you deal with it and put you back in control of all things. Minimize the elephant task. You need to turn down your stress levels. Try taking a few deep breaths. If it’s a discouraging task that’s causing you to feel depressed, the advice is to break it into tiny steps. It’s like that old saying: How do you eat an elephant? ____17____ These steps should be quite small. The measuring stick is that your task should be so small that you feel no resistance. The steps also need to be concrete, restricting you to a time, location and duration when you’ll get a certain thing done. Take some of the pressure off, too, by telling yourself it’s OK if you do a bad job. ____18____ Encourage yourself. For an overwhelming (巨大的) list of lots of little to-dos, the key is to start strategically. ____19____ However, another option is to begin with the most enjoyable task. “We’re so focused on what should be done that we forget sometimes there are some wants in our heart, and following that can be very refreshing,” Dr Hendriksen said. “If all this has to get done, then I might as well approach the one where I feel the least resistance.” Encouraging yourself can also help complete that task you really don’t want to do. If there’s an email you need to send that you keep putting off, promise yourself ten guilt-free minutes of Internet celebrity gossip (闲言碎语) afterward. ____20____ “You use something you like to do to reward something you don’t like to do,” Dr Hendriksen said. “That has been around for 50 years and it’s a very successful technique.” A. One bite at a time. B. Thus, you have no choice but to give up. C. What do you feed an elephant in the zoo? D. You could do the most important thing first. E. Therefore, you’re stuck in how to even begin. F. Or pair a pleasant task with an unpleasant one. G. You can always come back and improve on it later. 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 I ordered a lovely little hamster (仓鼠) online, expecting a tiny pet to ____21____ my dull school weekends. Weeks ahead of its arrival, I had ____22____ a spacious cage, tasty treats and soft bedding, painting a mental picture of watching it race on its wheel after long school days, feeling ____23____ with my new companion. When the package finally turned up, I was instantly astonished. The container was surprisingly heavy and bulky (笨重的), totally beyond what I had inferred from the product ____24____. Puzzled, I cautiously broke it open. Instead of a palm-sized hamster, a plump (胖乎乎的) grey rabbit ____25____ out onto the floor. I froze in complete astonishment, totally at a loss what to do. Obviously, the online merchant had mixed up my ____26____. My initial impulse (冲动) was to send the creature back without delay. Yet the rabbit appeared so gentle, twitching (抽动) its long ears and staring at me with watery round eyes. I could hardly bear the thought of sending it off to a tiring ____27____ journey. Lost in a dilemma, I contacted the shop owner, who confirmed a return could be arranged, yet warned that long-distance transport would ____28____ the little animal. Eventually I ____29____ to keep the rabbit and named it Cloud. To ____30____ the mistake, the store sent me the original hamster as a free ____31____ of apology. As time went by, the rabbit gradually ____32____ our household. It would feed on leftover food on the table, hop (蹦跳) around the living room and curl up on my sofa cushions. Gradually, I grew accustomed to its company far more than I had foreseen. Though it was not the pet I had originally intended to get, it ____33____ our home with amusing moments. This ridiculous incident brought a vital lesson: happiness ____34____ lie in exactly what we pursue. Unexpected twists (波折) of fate deliver great joy. Life rarely ____35____ us everything we desire, yet it often offers what we truly need. 21. A. polish B. relax C. brighten D. recover 22. A. scheduled B. adopted C. investigated D. reserved 23. A. familiar B. patient C. content D. careful 24. A. technique B. description C. policy D. framework 25. A. leaped B. walked C. wandered D. climbed 26. A. plan B. order C. choice D. decision 27. A. delivery B. exploration C. business D. service 28. A. bother B. stress C. annoy D. defeat 29. A. volunteered B. struggled C. resolved D. hesitated 30. A. stand up for B. put up with C. come up with D. make up for 31. A. gesture B. signal C. mark D. symbol 32. A. took over B. got over C. fell into D. fitted into 33. A. integrated B. equipped C. decorated D. filled 34. A. sometimes B. seldom C. simply D. literally 35. A. provides B. awards C. grants D. yields 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。 During China’s May Day holiday box office season, Dear You emerged as an unexpected dark horse. Deeply ____36____ (root) in distinctive Chaoshan culture, the film adopts 95 percent dialect dialogue along with local traditions such as Kungfu tea and Yingge Dance, ____37____ makes the entire story full of cultural charm. It is not merely the regional setting but the hidden emotions behind it ____38____ strike a chord with audiences nationwide. Lying at the core of this film ____39____ (be) the concept of “Qiaopi”, a vital cultural symbol of overseas Chinese, ____40____ (refer) to handwritten letters and documents sent by overseas Chinese to their hometown ____41____ (relative). In the migration years, Qiaopi ____42____ (serve) as an irreplaceable spiritual bond then for families separated by vast oceans. Although their words are limited, these letters contain endless affection. The film highlights the aesthetic of subtlety, which is definitely a mark of traditional Chinese ____43____ (art) expression. Illiterate overseas Chinese would turn to professional writers when they hoped to translate oral feelings ____44____ more concise written words. Such tender expressions enable qiaopi culture to go beyond time — ____45____ quiet yet powerful force that continues to touch audiences of all ages across different lands. 第四部分：书面表达（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，为了绿化校园并丰富学生生活，你校于上周举办了开辟小菜园活动（A School Gardening Activity）。请给校英文报公众号写一篇推文，内容包括： 1．活动介绍； 2．活动反响。 注意： 1．字数80词左右； 2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 A School Gardening Activity ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 Maria and Peter lived in a coastal city. The greatest pleasure in summer for them was to swim at their local beach after school. But one day they started to lose their enthusiasm for swimming in the waters. More often than not, they would find plastic bags thrown on the beach. Worse sill, as they swam in the water, some plastic bags would float around them and even stick to their legs when they walked to the shore. They were upset and decided something needed to be done to stop the beautiful sea becoming consumed by waste.One weekend,Maria and Peter brought a big bag to the beach and determined to clean it up. Sweat streamed down from their forehead while they bent down and picked up the plastic bags. To their disappointment, after a day’s hard work, there were still many plastic bags lying on the beach or floating in the water. Going home with aching legs and arms, Maria and Peter were almost defeated by a strong sense of failure. That night over dinner with their parents, the pair ate silently. Noticing their low spirits, Mother asked gently, “You two looked so down. What happened?”Exchanging glances with Peter, Maria replied in a low voice,“It’s those annoying plastic bags. We tried to clean up but it was just impossible.”Understanding the pair’s disappointment, their father patted them on the back and comforted,”Well, it’s really hard for just two of you to fix such a big problem.”“Just two of us.”complained Maria and Peter, looking at each other.Suddenly, an idea lashed through their minds, their eyes shining with excitement.“Yes,that’s the point! We should make more people aware of the problem and encourage them to take action!” the pair said in chorus. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Quickly finishing their dinner, the pair went upstairs and started planning. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Excited and nervous, they posted the video and article on WeChat. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $