甘肃武威市某校2026-2027学年高三上学期第二次阶段性考试英语试卷

2026年秋学期高三年级第二次阶段性考试 英语试卷 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分 30 分) 第一节 (共 5 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分) 听下面 5 段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A 、B 、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1．What does the man do? A．A taxi driver. B．A shop assistant. C．A driving coach. 2．Who is Tony probably? A．The speakers’ kid. B．The speakers’ father. C．The speakers’ friend. 3．What is the woman asking for? A．Import permits. B．The tracking number. C．The tax identification number. 4．What are the speakers going to do tonight? A．Dine out. B．Prepare drinks. C．Hold a party. 5．What does the woman think of the lecture? A．Useful. B．Amusing. C．Boring. 第二节 (共 15 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分) 听下面 5 段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A 、B 、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，每小题都有 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答第6、7小题。 6．What’s the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Father and daughter. B．Brother and sister. C．Teacher and student. 7．What’s the girl writing about? A．A boy’s family members. B．A boy’s funny adventure. C．A boy’s wonderful school. 听下面一段对话，回答第8、9小题。 8．Why does the man dress formally today? A．He will chair a meeting. B．He has an interview. C．He has got a date. 9．How does the man feel? A．Surprised. B．Touched. C．Anxious. 听下面一段对话，回答第10至12小题。 10．What are the speakers talking about? A．A job. B．A player. C．A match. 11．What helped Guangdong narrow the gap according to the man? A．The power forward’s excellent performance. B．The head coach’s strategy adjustments. C．The defence in the final minutes. 12．What’s the strength of Guangdong’s next opponent? A．Strong defence. B．High energy levels. C．Excellent cooperation. 听下面一段对话，回答第13-16小题。 13．Where did the woman get the information about overtourism? A．From her friends. B．From the Internet. C．From a talk show. 14．What problem does Barcelona face? A．Quite frequent floods. B．A decreasing population. C．Higher local living costs. 15．Which place is using visitor limits to deal with overtourism? A．Venice. B．Amsterdam. C．Bali. 16．How can travelers help ease overtourism according to the man? A．By avoiding peak seasons. B．By traveling a short distance. C．By choosing less popular spots. 听下面一段独白，回答第17-20小题。 17．Where did the sale take place? A．In Italy. B．In Hungary. C．In the US. 18．What is Antonio Stradivari? A．A violin maker. B．A builder. C．A violinist. 19．What will the earnings from the sale be used for? A．Transforming violin technology. B．Supporting education. C．Conserving nature. 20．When was the record-setting violin made? A．In 1714. B．In 1721. C．In 1759. 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 UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity includes a rich variety of traditions. In December 2025, four more elements joined the list. Hezhen Yimakan storytelling Hezhen Yimakan storytelling is an oral tradition of the Hezhen ethnic group in northeast China. Narrated in the Hezhen language with a mix of prose and verse, it tells of history, heroism, and fishing-hunting life. What makes it remarkable is that its safeguarding programme was also selected for UNESCO’s Register of Good Safeguarding Practices — the first time an element has achieved both a transfer and an inscription on that register at the same time. Deepavali Deepavali, or Diwali, is India’s festival of lights, celebrated on the new moon in October or November. Families clean their houses and decorate doorways with colourful patterns to welcome good fortune. People light oil lamps, set off fireworks, exchange sweet treats with relatives, and pray for prosperity. The festival strengthens family and community ties across generations, promoting kindness, hope and mutual respect among neighbours. Swiss yodelling Swiss yodelling, originally used by Alpine shepherds to communicate across wide mountain valleys, features rapid pitch changes between chest and head voices. In old days, shepherds used its unique tones to call their cattle and pass simple messages over long distances. Today, it is widely performed in choirs, local gatherings and folk festivals, symbolizing Swiss Alpine identity and keeping the mountain-living people’s ancient lifestyle alive Italian cuisine Italian cuisine is not just about dishes; it covers the entire food culture — from preparation to sharing. Local seasonal ingredients are highly valued in daily cooking. Passed down orally through generations within families, it reflects core values of hospitality, festivity, and respect for local agriculture. Family members often gather to cook and enjoy meals together, viewing food as a bond connecting relatives and friends. 21．What is special about Hezhen Yimakan storytelling? A．It is performed mainly for local fishermen. B．It describes ancient European history. C．It uses only written Hezhen language. D．It gains two UNESCO recognitions together. 22．Which activity will people NOT do during Deepavali? A．Exchanging oil lamps. B．Doing some decoration work. C．Letting off fireworks. D．Sharing delicious food. 23．What do Swiss yodelling and Italian cuisine have in common? A．They have roots in ancient religious events. B．They value local traditional lifestyles. C．They are mainly carried out in large choirs. D．They centre on seasonal food materials. 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. 24．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. 25．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. 26．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. 27．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 Record-breaking heat and humidity (湿度) are already upon us at the start of an extremely hot summer. Our cities, with blacktop surfaces, polluting vehicles, and heat-trapping buildings, feel these temperatures the most. These high temperatures radiate sharply in contrast to surrounding suburbs on a thermal satellite map, earning the phenomenon its name: the Heat Island Effect. The Heat Island Effect can be a helpful reference point, scientists say. It raises awareness about urban heat, but experts say the phenomenon can put too much emphasis on ground temperature, rather than the ways those temperatures affect people. High temperatures have been linked to severe health issues. Scientists and architects have begun to search for protections. What’s emerged is a combination of green spaces, architectural innovations, and technological advancement that might help cities find relief. These efforts require precision or they can backfire. No two cities are the same, and their reasons for absorbing heat are also not the same. Heat poses different problems for different cities: for some it’s a long-term condition, while in others it’s a severe disaster. Adopting the wrong strategies can be wasteful and even harmful. Sydney and Dubai overheat because they are close to the desert. In these contexts, reflective surfaces can block solar radiation, lowering temperatures. By contrast, Athens’s heat comes from its dense (密集的) planning and the blockage of airflow. In Athens the priority is ventilation (通风): cooling rooftops with greenery and reflective materials. That pulls heavier, denser air down into the streets, drawing sea winds through the city and sweeping the heat out. Another way to cool down a city is to introduce plants. Medellin, Colombia, invested millions of dollars in “green passages” to fight the heat island effect. As of 2023, Medellin has lowered its average urban temperature by 2°C． Considering the species of tree before planting is vital, testing if it can withstand the climate and where its shade would be most effective. For example, a tree planted in a parking lot is much less valuable than one planted in a playground. 28．What is a hidden weakness of the Heat Island Effect concept? A．It lacks clear satellite evidence. B．It ignores heat’s harm to humans. C．It fails to explain suburban cooling. D．It overlooks urban building structures. 29．Why do cooling solutions differ greatly among cities according to the text? A．They face different natural disasters. B．Their technical budgets are unequal. C．Their local heat sources vary widely. D．Their green coverage differs sharply. 30．What can be inferred about tree planting from the last paragraph? A．Larger trees provide better cooling. B．Parking lots require more native trees. C．Green spaces may replace other methods. D．Location and species determine its success. 31．What is the main message the author wants to convey? A．Urban heat island effect is worsening globally. B．Green spaces are the ultimate way to cool cities. C．Addressing city heat demands customized solutions. D．Ground temperatures reflect real risks to human health. D Most people rely on digital reminders daily. Smartphones, smartwatches and calendar alerts help us remember appointments and deadlines, cutting the mental work of tracking future plans. Psychologists call this strategy cognitive (认知的) offloading — shifting part of the brain’s workload to outside aids. Previous research has shown that reminders boost short-term performance, but much less is known about whether they influence our ability to remember independently. In order to investigate whether reminders simply provide temporary assistance or whether they also change the learning processes that normally strengthen prospective memory — the ability to remember to carry out intended actions later, the research team, led by Craig Fellers from the University of California, Santa Cruz, conducted two online experiments. In the first experiment, participants completed an ongoing word task while remembering two prospective memory tasks. In one condition, participants remembered both tasks using their own memory. In the offloading condition, one of the memory tasks was supported by a highly noticeable reminder displayed in bold（粗体） text, while the other had to be remembered internally. After the first stage, all participants redid the task with no reminders. A second experiment was carried out to confirm the results. As expected, reminders greatly improved performance while available. Participants almost never forgot the task supported by the reminder. However, the researchers found no evidence that removing one memory burden allowed participants to perform better on the other memory task they still had to remember by themselves. In fact, in the second experiment, when the reminders were made even more explicit, performance on the non-offloaded memory task actually worsened. While reminders can be a powerful tool for ensuring immediate task completion, they are not cognitively neutral. They can gradually weaken the essential practice that helps us form lasting memory skills we rely on ourselves to use. The researchers caution that the study was conducted online using university students, so the results may not fully reflect how people use reminder apps in everyday life. They also examined relatively short-term memory performance, leaving open the question of whether long-term reliance on digital reminders produces similar effects. 32．What remains a puzzle about reminders according to paragraph 1? A．Their burden on smart devices. B．Their role in cutting mental stress. C．Their application in daily appointments. D．Their influence on independent memory. 33．What does the underlined word “explicit” in paragraph 4 mean? A．Reasonable. B．Reliable C．Obvious. D．Restricted. 34．What message do the experiments mainly convey? A．External aids guarantee reliable memory. B．Memory burdens can almost be removed. C．Reminders may harm inner-memory skills. D．More reminders ensure better task outputs. 35．Why are the study’s limitations mentioned in the last paragraph? A．To prove short-term tests’ unreliability. B．To show its incomplete research evidence. C．To criticize online student-based research. D．To stress its narrow real-world application. 第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项 Finding a career as a teenager can be a frightening task, but it’s an important step in preparing you for the future. 36 It’s a long-term professional path that allows you to use your skills and hobbies to earn a living and make a huge contribution to your country. So, how do you start? Identify your interests and values. You need to find what you’re most passionate about. Figuring out what matters most to you can help guide you towards a career. If you want to try different careers, there are countless career paths to choose from. 37 You should step out of your comfort zone and research different industries and job titles to get opportunities. Develop your knowledge and skills. This can involve taking relevant classes, participating in training sessions and volunteering in your community. 38 You should build relationships with people who have firsthand experience in the fields. Consider joining professional workshops, attending career fairs and connecting with consultants who can offer advice. 39 Finding a career that fits your interests and values may not happen overnight. It may take time, patience and effort to obtain the perfect job. If you stay focused and keep an open mind, you will increase your chances of finding a rewarding career. Remember that finding a career as a teenager is an exciting process that requires self-reflection, exploration and persistence. By taking the time to understand your interests, developing your competence, and seeking direction from others, you can set yourself up for success. 40 A．Be persistent and stay positive. B．A career is more than just a good job. C．Remain committed to your chosen career. D．Besides, getting guidance will also be rewarding. E．In time, you’ll find a career that truly makes you satisfied. F．Sometimes, you feel blank about where your future career lies. G．It’s important to keep an open mind as you explore your options. 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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A 、B 、C 和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 I was new to south New Jersey. When I drove to my children’s school for the first time, I must have made a wrong turn because nothing looked 41 to me. Fortunately, walking down the street was a tall man in red-white-blue clothes, carrying a mailbag. He gave me easy 42 and continued on his way as he whistled a cheerful tune. When I got to the school office, I 43 for being late. “I got lost, but I was lucky enough to get directions from a mail carrier.” The secretary looked up at me, and replied, “Ahhh, you met David, the whistling mailman!” She told me he dressed up each month for different 44 . Come December, he would be Santa Claus! A few months later, I started to work as a 45 and wrote articles for the township newspaper, always carrying my camera with me. When I 46 Dave, he told me he knew every child’s name and birthday on his mail route. For their birthdays, he 47 the children with an origami (折纸) ring. Residents knew he was 48 by his delightful whistling tunes. After the story ran, Dave was such a(n) 49 to others that he was elected Citizen of the Year. When accepting his award, Dave remained 50 and said, “I just like to make others smile.” One morning, I got a call from Dave. “I’ll be 51 next month. How would you like to take some photos of my last 52 on my route?” Twenty of those years, he dressed up, 53 birthday gifts and whistled. Now that 54 would be ending, and I thought it would be sad for Dave. 55 , there he was in his Santa outfit, smiling and happy. 41．A．similar B．familiar C．strange D．particular 42．A．directions B．orders C．promises D．choices 43．A．begged B．blamed C．apologized D．regretted 44．A．jobs B．tasks C．stories D．holidays 45．A．designer B．painter C．photographer D．director 46．A．interviewed B．warned C．reminded D．examined 47．A．loaded B．gifted C．equipped D．trained 48．A．practising B．returning C．approaching D．parking 49．A．champion B．mystery C．authority D．inspiration 50．A．generous B．excited C．humble D．grateful 51．A．recovering B．quitting C．escaping D．retiring 52．A．walk B．adventure C．visit D．speech 53．A．handed over B．put aside C．gave out D．got back 54．A．version B．chapter C．legacy D．favor 55．A．Otherwise B．Therefore C．Meanwhile D．Instead 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。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。 In September 2024, 27-year-old Benjamin Rene and 26-year-old Loic Michel quit their jobs in Paris and set off from Annecy on 56 extraordinary journey — to reach Shanghai on foot. After more than a year, crossing 16 countries and wearing out six pairs of shoes, they 57 (eventual) entered China via Khorgos, Xinjiang. They started their adventure with a simple desire: to face the unknown, live close to nature, and discover 58 (they). China, a land of contrasts 59 ancient civilization meets rapid modernization, became their ultimate destination, even though their understanding 60 (limit) to fragmented (零散的) news. The travelers were amazed by China’s landscapes, from the Tengger Desert to the Danxia landforms near Lanzhou, and by the modern cities. But the most unforgettable experience was the kindness of the Chinese people. In Manas, a woman 61 (praise) their courage and effort along the Silk Road. In Urumqi, hotel staff and local police welcomed them with gifts for the Mid-Autumn Festival. In Lanzhou, fans greeted them at a local beef noodle restaurant, 62 (show) support for their journey. 63 (inspire), Rene and Michel learned some Chinese to express gratitude, realizing that speaking the language strengthened their connection with locals. They found that despite cultural differences, shared humanity brought them closer to the people and the country. Now, they’re still on their way to Shanghai. They sum up their experience with two words: connection and 64 (free) — connecting with the world, exploring independently and carving out their own paths in life. Their adventure has motivated many and shown the warmth 65 openness of China. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分） 第一节（满分 15 分） 你校英文报正在举办“学长学姐说”专题征文活动。请你从学校最值得推荐的三个社团：志愿者协会(Volunteer Association)、艺术社(Art Club)和辩论社(Debate Club)当中，按你的推荐顺序进行排序，推荐给高一新生，同时阐述你的理由。 注意： 1．写作词数应为80个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 My Pick of the Clubs Dear freshmen, welcome to high school! __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分 25 分） 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Tom had just graduated from university when he took over his family’s long-established restaurant. His father, now in his seventies, had run the place for decades but never offered delivery — there wasn’t enough help, and he was too tired. Wanting to bring something new while keeping the old spirit, Tom started a free delivery service for the elderly and busy neighbours. As he looked for delivery riders, one person came to mind: Mike, his deaf neighbour who stayed home making small crafts. Jobs were hard to find for Mike, and Tom knew he needed steady work. He went to Mike’s house and showed him a note: “Come work with me. Be my delivery rider. Good pay.” Mike read it, eyes wide, then nodded firmly. The first day he worked, Mike checked each order twice before leaving. He’d already spent days studying the neighbourhood map and cycling around to learn the quickest routes. But problems came quickly. On his last delivery that evening, he knocked loudly on a customer’s door — trying to get attention without speaking. The resident complained about the noise and rudeness. Later that week, while biking through the market, a hurried pedestrian stepped into his path. Mike fell, and the food spilled. Unable to explain, he rushed back for a new meal. By the time he arrived — nearly 40 minutes late — the customer was very angry. He refused the food and shouted at Mike, who could only stand there, silent and helpless. That evening, Mike sat alone, head down, feeling he’d let Tom down. When Tom knew what happened, his heart sank — not with anger, but with guilt. He’d wanted to help, yet never truly thought about Mike’s challenges: the silence, the misunderstandings, the moments when being unable to speak left him defenseless. Tom knew he had to do more than offer a job — he needed to help Mike do well. 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。 He soon came up with a plan to help Mike. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mike took a deep breath and smiled as the angry customer opened his door. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第 2 页 第 1 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 武威一中高三第二次阶段性测试英语答案 题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 答案 A A B C C A B B C C 题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 答案 A B B C A C C A B B 题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 答案 D A B C B A D B C D 题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 答案 C D C C B B G D A E 题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 答案 B A C D C A B C D C 题号 51 52 53 54 55 答案 D A C B D 语法填空答案 56．an 57．eventually 58．themselves 59．where 60．was limited 61．praised 62．showing 63．Inspired 64．freedom 65．and 应用文写作范文 My Pick of the Clubs Dear freshmen, welcome to high school! If you want to enrich your high‑school life, I strongly recommend three clubs for Grade 10 students, whose order is Volunteer Association, Art Club and Debate Club. I put Volunteer Association first because it lets us offer help to people who are in need. It teaches us that small actions can bring warmth to the whole society. Next comes Art Club. Here you can relax yourself after busy study. The last is Debate Club, which improves your logical thinking and public speaking skills. Choose the one that fits you best and enjoy your club time. 读后续写范文 He soon came up with a plan to help Mike. Tom prepared a set of small cards explaining Mike’s condition in simple, friendly language: “Hello! I’m Mike. I’m deaf and can’t speak, but I’m happy to be your delivery rider. Thank you for your patience.” He also set up a simple text system on Mike’s phone, allowing him to quickly send pre-written messages to customers with just a tap. That evening, he showed Mike how to use both, walking him through each step with patience. Mike practised handing over the card with a smile until it felt natural. The next day, Mike went back directly to the same door, determined to clear up the misunderstanding. Mike took a deep breath and smiled as the angry customer opened his door. Before the man could react, Mike handed him the card with both hands. The customer frowned, glanced down, and read it slowly. Then his expression changed — first softening, then clouding with shame. He looked at Mike, who quickly showed the pre-written message on his phone, explaining the earlier accident. The man stood silent for a moment, then nodded, took the food, and gave Mike a sincere thumbs-up, mouthing a silent “Sorry — and thank you.” As Mike walked back to his bike, he looked down at the card and smiled to himself. This small piece of paper had given him something he thought he never had: a voice. 答案解析 21．D 22．A 23．B 【导语】文章主要介绍2025年12月新增入选联合国教科文组织人类非物质文化遗产代表作名录的四项非遗项目。 【详解】21．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“What makes it remarkable is that its safeguarding programme was also selected for UNESCO’s Register of Good Safeguarding Practices — the first time an element has achieved both a transfer and an inscription on that register at the same time.(它的特别之处在于其保护方案同时入选联合国教科文组织优秀保护实践名册，这是首个同时列入非遗名录和该保护实践名册的项目。)”可知，赫哲族伊玛堪说唱的特别之处是它同时获得两项联合国教科文组织的认定。 22．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Families clean their houses and decorate doorways with colourful patterns to welcome good fortune. People light oil lamps, set off fireworks, exchange sweet treats with relatives, and pray for prosperity.(家家户户打扫房屋，用彩色图案装饰门口迎接好运。人们点亮油灯、燃放烟花、和亲友交换甜食，祈求兴旺。)”可知，文中没有提到交换油灯。 23．推理判断题。根据第四段“Today, it is widely performed in choirs, local gatherings and folk festivals, symbolizing Swiss Alpine identity and keeping the mountain-living people’s ancient lifestyle alive.(如今，它在合唱团、地方集会和民俗节日中广泛表演，象征瑞士阿尔卑斯地域身份，延续山区居民古老的生活方式)”以及第五段“Passed down orally through generations within families, it reflects core values of hospitality, festivity, and respect for local agriculture.(在家族中口口相传，体现热情好客、欢庆以及尊重本土农耕的核心价值)”可知，二者共同点是都重视本土传统生活方式。 24．C 25．B 26．A 27．D 【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。 【详解】24．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。 25．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”。 26．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。 27．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。 28．B 29．C 30．D 31．C 【导语】文章主要讲述城市热岛效应，指出缓解城市高温需因地制宜采取对策。 【详解】28．细节理解题。根据第二段中“The Heat Island Effect can be a helpful reference point, scientists say. It raises awareness about urban heat, but experts say the phenomenon can put too much emphasis on ground temperature, rather than the ways those temperatures affect people. (科学家们说，热岛效应可以作为一个有用的参考点。它提高了人们对城市高温的认识，但专家称，这一现象过于看重地表温度，却忽视了高温对人产生影响的种种方式)”可知，热岛效应概念的隐性缺陷是它忽视了高温对人类的危害。 29．细节理解题。根据第三段中“No two cities are the same, and their reasons for absorbing heat are also not the same. (没有两座城市是完全相同的，它们吸收热量的原因也各不相同)”可知，不同城市的降温方案差异巨大，是因为各地的本地热源不同。 30．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Considering the species of tree before planting is vital, testing if it can withstand the climate and where its shade would be most effective. For example, a tree planted in a parking lot is much less valuable than one planted in a playground. (植树前考量树种至关重要，要检验该树种能否耐受当地气候，以及树荫在何处能发挥最大效用。例如，栽种在停车场的树木，其作用远不如种在运动场上的树木)”可知，树种选择和种植位置决定了植树降温的效果。 31．主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第三段中“Heat poses different problems for different cities: for some it’s a long-term condition, while in others it’s a severe disaster. Adopting the wrong strategies can be wasteful and even harmful. (高温给不同城市带来的问题各不相同：对部分城市而言高温是长期状况，而对另一些城市则属于严重灾害。采取错误的应对策略不仅会造成浪费，甚至还会带来危害)”以及下文不同城市的不同降温案例可知，作者想要传递的核心观点是：应对城市高温需要定制化的解决方案。 32．D 33．C 34．C 35．B 【导语】本文介绍了数字提醒的认知卸载效应，通过两组实验探究数字提醒对人类自身记忆能力带来的影响，并指出该研究存在的局限性。 【详解】32．细节理解题。根据第一段“Previous research has shown that reminders boost short-term performance, but much less is known about whether they influence our ability to remember independently. (先前研究表明提醒功能可以提升短期表现，但关于它们是否会影响我们独立记忆的能力，人们所知甚少)”可知，关于提醒功能仍然存疑的是它对独立记忆的影响。 33．词句猜测题。根据第三段“In the offloading condition, one of the memory tasks was supported by a highly noticeable reminder displayed in bold text, while the other had to be remembered internally. (在认知卸载实验组，其中一项记忆任务依靠加粗文本展示的十分显眼的提示来辅助记忆，另一项任务必须靠大脑内部记忆)”及第四段“In fact, in the second experiment, when the reminders were made even more explicit, performance on the non-offloaded memory task actually worsened. (事实上，在第二个实验中，当提醒被设置得更加____时，没有借助提醒的记忆任务表现变差了)”可知，前文提到第一个实验里的reminder是a highly noticeable reminder (十分显眼的提示)，本句even more体现递进，说明提示变得更加明显，因此explicit与Obvious (明显的)意义相近。 34．细节理解题。根据第五段“While reminders can be a powerful tool for ensuring immediate task completion, they are not cognitively neutral. They can gradually weaken the essential practice that helps us form lasting memory skills we rely on ourselves to use. (虽然提醒功能是确保立刻完成任务的有力工具，但它在认知层面并非毫无影响。它们会慢慢削弱帮助我们形成依靠自身使用的持久记忆能力的必要训练)”可知，实验主要传递的信息是提醒功能可能会损害内在记忆能力。 35．推理判断题。根据最后一段“The researchers caution that the study was conducted online using university students, so the results may not fully reflect how people use reminder apps in everyday life. They also examined relatively short-term memory performance, leaving open the question of whether long-term reliance on digital reminders produces similar effects. (研究人员提醒，这项研究以大学生为对象在线开展，所以结果可能无法完全反映人们日常生活中使用提醒软件的情况。研究只检测了相对短期的记忆表现，长期依赖数字提醒是否会产生同类影响尚无定论)”可知，作者提到研究有两处局限，意在说明现有研究证据并不完整，仍存在尚未解决的问题。 36．B 37．G 38．D 39．A 40．E 【导语】本文主要讲的是青少年要如何进行职业探索。 【详解】36．空前“Finding a career as a teenager can be a frightening task, but it’s an important step in preparing you for the future.(青少年时期找到一份职业可能令人感到畏惧，但这却是为未来做好准备的重要一步。)”说青少年找工作是令人畏惧但重要的，空后“It’s a long-term professional path that allows you to use your skills and hobbies to earn a living and make a huge contribution to your country.(这是一条长期的职业发展道路，让你能够运用自己的技能和爱好来谋生，并为国家作出巨大贡献。)”把职业说成比普通工作更深的东西。B项“A career is more than just a good job.(事业不仅仅是一份好工作。)”正好承上，先纠正“职业=好工作”的浅层理解，再引出后文对职业的重新定义，因此符合语境。 37．空前“If you want to try different careers, there are countless career paths to choose from.(如果你想尝试不同的职业，有无数种职业路径可供选择。)”说职业路径多，空后“You should step out of your comfort zone and research different industries and job titles to get opportunities.(你应该走出舒适区，研究不同行业和职位，以获取机会。)”说要走出舒适区。G项“It’s important to keep an open mind as you explore your options.(在探索各种选择时，保持开放的心态非常重要。)”中的open mind与后文step out of comfort zone同义推进，且options回指前文countless career paths，因此符合语境。 38．空前“This can involve taking relevant classes, participating in training sessions and volunteering in your community.(这包括参加相关课程、参与培训活动以及在社区中做志愿者。)”说可以去上课、参加培训、做志愿活动，空后“You should build relationships with people who have firsthand experience in the fields. Consider joining professional workshops, attending career fairs and connecting with consultants who can offer advice.(你还应与那些在相关领域拥有亲身经验的人建立联系。可以考虑参加专业工作坊、出席招聘会，或与提供职业建议的顾问取得联系。)”又说要建立联系、找有经验的人、参加工作坊。D项“Besides, getting guidance will also be rewarding.(此外，获得指导也会带来收获。)”用Besides把“技能积累”和“他人指导”并列，guidance精准对应后文consultants/people who have firsthand experience。 39．空格处是本段主旨句，由空后“Finding a career that fits your interests and values may not happen overnight. It may take time, patience and effort to obtain the perfect job. If you stay focused and keep an open mind, you will increase your chances of finding a rewarding career.(找到符合你兴趣和价值观的职业可能不会一蹴而就。获得理想的工作需要时间、耐心和努力。如果你保持专注并保持开放的心态，就更有可能找到一份令人满意的职业。)”可知，本段主要讲的是找工作需要耐心，要有开放的心态，也就需要坚持不懈和积极的心态，A选项“Be persistent and stay positive.(坚持不懈，保持积极乐观。)”概括了本段内容，可作为主旨句。 40．空前“By taking the time to understand your interests, developing your competence, and seeking direction from others, you can set yourself up for success.(通过花时间了解自己的兴趣、提升能力，并向他人寻求方向，你就能为自己铺平通往成功的道路。)”说明了解兴趣，提升能力并向他人寻求方向就可以为自己铺平通往成功的道路，E选项“In time, you’ll find a career that truly makes you satisfied.(假以时日，你终将找到一份真正令自己满意的职业。)”说明按前文的方法做的话你就会获得一份满意的职业，总结全文，交代一个结果，因此符合语境。 41．B 42．A 43．C 44．D 45．C 46．A 47．B 48．C 49．D 50．C 51．D 52．A 53．C 54．B 55．D 【导语】文章讲述了作者初来乍到迷路时，偶遇了一位爱吹口哨、热心助人的邮递员戴夫。后作者采访他并报道其善举，戴夫因此获评年度市民。退休之际，他仍乐观开朗，用善意温暖了社区。 【详解】41．考查形容词。句意：当我第一次开车去孩子的学校时，我肯定转错了弯，因为周围的一切对我来说都不熟悉。A. similar相似的；B. familiar熟悉的；C. strange奇怪的；D. particular特别的。根据上文“I was new to south New Jersey”以及“made a wrong turn”可知，作者初来乍到且迷路了，所以周围景物显得不“熟悉”。 42．考查名词。句意：他给了我简单的指路，然后吹着欢快的曲子继续赶路。A. directions方向，指路；B. orders命令；C. promises承诺；D. choices选择。根据上文“I must have made a wrong turn”以及后文“to get directions from a mail carrier.”可知，作者迷路了，邮递员为作者“指路”。give directions 意为“指路”，符合语境。 43．考查动词。句意：当我到达学校办公室时，我为迟到道歉。A. begged乞求；B. blamed责备；C. apologized道歉；D. regretted后悔。根据下文“I got lost”以及“for being late”可知，作者因为迷路导致迟到，所以向秘书“道歉”。apologize for doing sth. 意为“为做某事道歉”，符合语境。 44．考查名词。句意：她告诉我，他每个月都会为不同的节日穿上不同的服装。A. jobs工作；B. tasks任务；C. stories故事；D. holidays节日。根据下文“Come December, he would be Santa Claus!”可知，邮递员每个月都会为不同的节日穿上不同的服装；此处圣诞老人对应的是“节日”。 45．考查名词。句意：几个月后，我开始作为一名摄影师工作，为乡镇报纸写文章，总是随身带着相机。A. designer设计师；B. painter画家；C. photographer摄影师；D. director导演。根据下文“always carrying my camera with me”可知，作者的工作与相机有关，即“摄影师”。 46．考查动词。句意：当我采访戴夫时，他告诉我，他认识邮递路线上每个孩子的名字和生日。A. interviewed采访；B. warned警告；C. reminded提醒；D. examined检查。根据上文“wrote articles for the township newspaper”可知，作者作为记者，是在“采访”戴夫。 47．考查动词。句意：在孩子们生日那天，他会送他们一个折纸戒指作为礼物。A. loaded装载；B. gifted赠送；C. equipped装备；D. trained训练。根据下文“with an origami (折纸) ring”可知，戴夫在孩子们生日时“赠送”礼物。gift sb. with sth. 意为“赠予某人某物”，符合语境。 48．考查动词。句意：居民们通过他欢快的口哨声就知道他来了。A. practising练习；B. returning返回；C. approaching靠近，接近；D. parking停车。根据后文“by his delightful whistling tunes”可知，居民们听到口哨声就知道戴夫“正在靠近”。 49．考查名词。句意：故事发表后，戴夫对他人来说是一种巨大的鼓舞，因此他被选为年度市民。A. champion冠军；B. mystery谜；C. authority权威；D. inspiration鼓舞人心的人/事。根据前文“he ________ the children with an origami (折纸) ring. Residents knew he was ________ by his delightful whistling tunes.”以及下文“elected Citizen of the Year”可知，戴夫做出了送礼物、吹口哨让人开心等行为，同时被选为年度市民，因此他给社区带来了正能量，是大家的“精神鼓舞/榜样”。 50．考查形容词。句意：在领奖时，戴夫保持谦逊，说道：“我只是喜欢让别人微笑。”A. generous慷慨的；B. excited兴奋的；C. humble谦逊的；D. grateful感激的。根据下文“I just like to make others smile”可知，戴夫认为自己做这些只是出于简单的善意，不觉得有什么了不起，体现了他的“谦逊”。 51．考查动词。句意：“我下个月就要退休了。”A. recovering 恢复；B. quitting 辞职；C. escaping 逃跑；D. retiring 退休。根据下文“my last ____ on my route”以及“Now that ____ would be ending”可知，戴夫年纪大了，要结束职业生涯，即“退休”。 52．考查名词。句意：“你想不想拍几张我在邮递路线上最后一次行走的照片？”A. walk行走，步行；B. adventure冒险；C. visit拜访；D. speech演讲。根据后文“on my route”可知，邮递员的工作是在路线上“行走送信”。last walk 指“最后一次巡邮/行走”，符合邮递员的工作性质。 53．考查动词短语。句意：在那二十年里，他穿着戏服，分发着生日礼物，吹着口哨。A. handed over移交；B. put aside搁置；C. gave out分发；D. got back取回。根据上文“he ____ the children with an origami ring”可知，戴夫是把礼物“分发”给孩子们。give out 意为“分发”，符合语境。 54．考查名词。句意：现在这一阶段将要结束了，我觉得这对戴夫来说会很伤感。A. version版本；B. chapter章节；C. legacy遗产；D. favor恩惠。根据前文“I’ll be ________ next month. How would you like to take some photos of my last ________ on my route?”可知，戴夫退休意味着他职业生涯中这段穿戏服、送礼物、吹口哨的特殊经历即将结束，这被比喻为人生或职业生涯的一个“章节”的结束。chapter 意为“人生阶段”，符合语境。 55．考查副词。句意：相反，他穿着圣诞老人的服装出现在那里，微笑着，很开心。A. Otherwise 否则；B. Therefore 因此；C. Meanwhile 与此同时；D. Instead 相反。根据上文“I thought it would be sad for Dave”与下文“smiling and happy”可知，实际情况与作者的预期“相反”。Instead 表示转折，意为“相反”，符合语境。 56．an 57．eventually 58．themselves 59．where 60．was limited 61．praised 62．showing 63．Inspired 64．freedom 65．and 【导语】本文主要讲述了两名法国青年徒步穿越16国抵达中国，感受中国人民善意与文化魅力的故事。 【详解】56．考查冠词。句意：2024年9月，27岁的本杰明·雷内和26岁的洛伊克·米歇尔辞去了巴黎的工作，从安纳西出发，踏上了一段非凡的旅程——徒步走到上海。表示泛指“一段非凡的旅程”，extraordinary以元音音素开头，用不定冠词an。 57．考查副词。句意：一年多后，穿越了16个国家，穿坏了六双鞋，他们最终经新疆霍尔果斯进入中国。本空修饰动词entered，作状语，需用副词形式eventually“最终”。 58．考查代词。句意：他们开始这次冒险的愿望很简单：面对未知，亲近自然，发现自我。discover oneself是固定搭配，意为“发现自我”，主语为they，本空用反身代词themselves。 59．考查定语从句。句意：中国，一片古老文明与快速现代化交汇的对比之地，成了他们的最终目的地，尽管他们对中国的了解仅限于零散的新闻。本空引导定语从句，修饰先行词a land of contrasts，从句中不缺主宾，关系词作地点状语，用关系副词where。 60．考查时态和语态。句意：中国，一片古老文明与快速现代化交汇的对比之地，成了他们的最终目的地，尽管他们对中国的了解仅限于零散的新闻。主语their understanding与limit之间是被动关系，且本句描述过去发生的事情，用一般过去时的被动语态was limited。 61．考查时态。句意：在玛纳斯，一位女士称赞了他们沿丝绸之路的勇气和努力。本空作谓语，描述过去发生的事情，用一般过去时，谓语用praised。 62．考查非谓语动词。句意：在兰州，粉丝们在当地一家牛肉面馆迎接他们，表达对他们旅程的支持。本句已有谓语greeted，show与fans之间是主动关系，用现在分词showing作伴随状语。 63．考查非谓语动词。句意：受到鼓舞，雷内和米歇尔学了一些中文来表达感谢，意识到说这种语言加强了他们与当地人的联系。主语Rene and Michel与inspire为被动关系，用过去分词inspired，句首单词首字母大写。 64．考查名词。句意：他们用两个词总结这段经历：连接与自由——与世界连接，独立探索，走出自己的人生道路。本空与connection并列作with的宾语，需用名词形式freedom。 65．考查连词。句意：他们的冒险激励了许多人，也展示了中国的温暖与开放。warmth与openness是并列关系，用连词and连接。 66． My Pick of the Clubs Dear freshmen, welcome to high school! If you want to enrich your high‑school life, I strongly recommend three clubs for Grade 10 students, whose order is Volunteer Association, Art Club and Debate Club. I put Volunteer Association first because it lets us offer help to people who are in need. It teaches us that small actions can bring warmth to the whole society. Next comes Art Club. Here you can relax yourself after busy study. The last is Debate Club, which improves your logical thinking and public speaking skills. Choose the one that fits you best and enjoy your club time. 【导语】题目要求考生为英文报撰文，向高一新生排序推荐三个社团并说明推荐理由。 【详解】1.词汇积累 帮助：help → assistance 需要：in need → in demand 改善，改进：improve → upgrade 选择：choose → select 2.句式拓展 合并简单句 原句：Next comes Art Club. Here you can relax yourself after busy study. 拓展句：Next comes Art Club, where you can relax yourself after busy study. 【点睛】【高分句型1】If you want to enrich your high‑school life, I strongly recommend three clubs for Grade 10 students, whose order is Volunteer Association, Art Club and Debate Club. (运用了If引导的条件状语从句、whose引导的非限制性定语从句) 【高分句型2】Next comes Art Club, where you can relax yourself after busy study.(运用了where引导的非限制性定语从句) 67．      He soon came up with a plan to help Mike. Tom prepared a set of small cards explaining Mike’s condition in simple, friendly language: “Hello! I’m Mike. I’m deaf and can’t speak, but I’m happy to be your delivery rider. Thank you for your patience.” He also set up a simple text system on Mike’s phone, allowing him to quickly send pre-written messages to customers with just a tap. That evening, he showed Mike how to use both, walking him through each step with patience. Mike practised handing over the card with a smile until it felt natural. The next day, Mike went back directly to the same door, determined to clear up the misunderstanding. Mike took a deep breath and smiled as the angry customer opened his door. Before the man could react, Mike handed him the card with both hands. The customer frowned, glanced down, and read it slowly. Then his expression changed — first softening, then clouding with shame. He looked at Mike, who quickly showed the pre-written message on his phone, explaining the earlier accident. The man stood silent for a moment, then nodded, took the food, and gave Mike a sincere thumbs-up, mouthing a silent “Sorry — and thank you.” As Mike walked back to his bike, he looked down at the card and smiled to himself. This small piece of paper had given him something he thought he never had: a voice. 【导语】本文以人物为线索，讲述汤姆为迈克提供送餐工作，迈克因身体缺陷接连遭遇顾客误解与投诉，汤姆心生愧疚并制定帮扶方案，最终化解误会、助力迈克重拾自信的温暖故事。 【详解】1. 段落续写 ① 由第一段首句可知，本段可承接前文汤姆愧疚的心理，描写汤姆为解决迈克的沟通难题精心筹备，制作解释身份的卡片、设置快捷文字沟通系统，并耐心指导迈克练习使用，最后安排迈克主动向之前生气的顾客澄清误会。 ② 由第二段首句可知，本段可描写迈克礼貌递出卡片、展示文字说明，顾客了解真相后心生愧疚、主动致歉，最终误会化解，迈克收获认可、重拾工作自信。 2. 续写线索 汤姆制定帮扶方案——制作沟通卡片、设置文字系统——耐心指导迈克练习——迈克登门致歉澄清——顾客知晓真相心生愧疚——误会化解，迈克重拾自信 3.词类激活 行为类 ①解释，说明：explain/illustrate ②使能够：allow/enable ③递：hand/deliver 情绪类 ①开心的：happy/delighted/thrilled ②真诚的：sincere/genuine/earnest 【点睛】【高分句型1】He also set up a simple text system on Mike’s phone, allowing him to quickly send pre-written messages to customers with just a tap. （运用了现在分词作状语） 【高分句型2】 He looked at Mike, who quickly showed the pre-written message on his phone, explaining the earlier accident.（运用了who引导非限制性定语从句和现在分词作状语 1．A 【原文】W: Excuse me, can we change the route? I need to stop by the grocery store first. M: I’m sorry, but the fee was fixed based on the original route, and any change may cost a bit more. 2．A 【原文】M: I want to do something fun this weekend! Why don’t we ask your parents to look after Tony? W: That’s a great idea. How about checking out that new Greek restaurant? M: Sounds good. 3．B 【原文】W: Hello, Mr Smith. This is Jennifer from ABC company. I’m calling to ask for the tracking number for our shipment. M: Sure. We’ll send you the tracking number once the goods are loaded. By the way, be sure to prepare import permits and your tax identification number. W: OK. 4．C 【原文】M: I have just ordered the cake for the party tonight. Have you prepared the drinks? W: Of course. Wine, beer, soft drinks… you name it, I’ve got it. 5．C 【原文】M: What Dr Carter talked about is very useful. I learnt a lot about AI’s application in healthcare. The examples he gave are very interesting. W: Do you really think so? I almost fell asleep. 6．A 7．B 【原文】W: Guess what? M: What? W: I am writing a short story. M: That’s wonderful, my sweet! What is it about? W: Well, it’s about a boy who discovers a hidden world in his backyard with his little brother and then he starts an interesting adventure. M: Sounds wonderful. Maybe I could read it with your mother after you finish it. W: Great. 8．B 9．C 【原文】W: Hey, you’re wearing a suit. It’s quite unusual. What’s it for? M: I have an important job interview later this afternoon. I thought it would be best to make a good first impression. W: Ah, that makes sense! Is it for a position you’re really excited about? M: Yeah, it’s for a marketing role at a company I’ve been interested in for a while. I’m a bit nervous. W: Well, I’m sure you’ll do great. You always prepare well for these things. And that suit looks perfect on you! M: Thanks! I’ll let you know how it goes later. W: Good luck, and I’m looking forward to hearing all about it. 10．C 11．A 12．B 【原文】W: Hey! Michael. Did you catch the CBA match between Guangdong and Xinjiang last night? M: Absolutely! It was an incredibly close game. W: I know. Xinjiang had a solid lead in the first half. What do you think changed the condition for Guangdong? M: Well, the power forward’s three-pointers were outstanding, narrowing the gap. W: You’re right. The head coach’s adjustments were appropriate. And I was most impressed by the way Guangdong defended in the final minutes. They were so united. Everyone contributed in some way. Do you think Guangdong will maintain the pace in the playoffs? M: It won’t be easy. The next opponent is young and is known for their high energy levels. They need to keep their energy and intensity high, just like they did last night. W: I couldn’t agree more. 13．B 14．C 15．A 16．C 【原文】M: Hey, Taylor! I was just talking about overtourism with my friends. Have you ever thought about how tourism impacts the places we visit? W: Hi, Sam! Actually, I have. I read something about overtourism on the Internet. What’s your take on it? M: Oh, overtourism is a big topic. When a destination gets so many tourists, overcrowding and pollution can be real problems. W: That sounds pretty serious. Can you give me an example of a place that’s struggling with this? M: Definitely. Barcelona is a great example. The flood of tourists has caused issues like rising living costs for locals. W: Are there any efforts to address the problems? M: Yes, there are. For example, Venice is trying to control tourist numbers by setting visitor limits. Some other places such as Amsterdam and Bali are encouraging tourists to other nearby spots. W: They’re good approaches. How can travelers make a positive difference? M: Travelers can play a big role! By avoiding popular destinations, we can help ease the pressure on those spots. W: That makes sense. And another simple but powerful way is to travel during off-peak seasons. 17．C 18．A 19．B 20．B 【原文】 M: Here is the latest news. A violin sold for $11.25 million in Boston on Friday, yet it fell short of a record. The price started at $8 million. Offers quickly rose to $10 million. The violin was built by Antonio Stradivari in 1714 in Cremona, Italy. It was most notable for having been played for decades by Joseph Joachim, one of the most famous Hungarian violinists of the 19th century. It was acquired by violinist Si-Hon Ma in 1967, whose estate manager donated it to the New England Conservatory after his death. The Conservatory, which has had the violin for the last decade, said the sale profits will go toward a scholarship program. “The sale is meant for future students, and we will use the income to establish the largest named scholarship at the New England Conservatory,” the Conservatory’s president said. The record for the biggest sum paid for a musical instrument at auction remains with the “Lady Blunt” Stradivarius, made in 1721, which got about $15.9 million in 2011. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $