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三明一中2026-2027学年上学期10月月考 高二英语科试卷（A卷） 本试卷共10页，满分150分，考试用时120分钟 注意事项： 1．答题前，考生务必用0.5毫米黑色字迹签字笔将自己的姓名、准考证号、座位号填写在答题卡上，将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。 2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，必须用0.5毫米黑色字迹签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。写在试卷、草稿纸、答题卡上超出答题区域的答案均无效。 3．考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，不准使用铅笔和涂改液。考试结束后，将答题卡交回。 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段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. What has led Amy to success? A. Her intelligence. B. Her effort. C. Her luck. 2. What does the woman think of Julia’s teacher? A. Gentle. B. Strict. C. Patient. 3. Where does the conversation take place? A. At a gas station. B. In a post office. C. At a grocery store. 4. Why is the man happy? A. He got a good evaluation. B. He received an award for his work. C. He learned some interpersonal skills. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. A sporting event. B. A prize. C. An athlete. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Parent and child. C. Boss and employee. 7. What does the woman promise to do? A. Take care of her home affairs. B. Hand in her 7th paper as quickly as possible. C. Turn in her next paper on schedule. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What will the woman probably do on the weekend? A. Buy clothes. B. Watch movies. C. Do homework. 9. How will the man get to the cinema? A. By car. B. By bus. C. By bike. 10. What kind of movie will the speakers probably see? A. An action movie. B. A fantasy movie. C. A historical movie. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What will Tony do after lunch? A. Meet a friend. B. Do some shopping. C. Watch a football game. 12. What is banned in the city center now? A. Driving cars. B. Parking outside. C. Eating on the street. 13. What does Tony think of the rules? A. They make life difficult. B. They happened too soon. C. They are an improvement. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. Why did the woman try a flying experience day? A. Her friend persuaded her. B. She decided to become a pilot. C. She expected to see her house from the sky. 15. What did the woman’s instructor do during the flight? A. She said little. B. She told jokes. C. She kept laughing. 16. What did the woman say about the flight? A. It made her very tired. B. It seemed to last long. C. It was worse than expected. 17. Which experience day would the woman like to try most? A. Sports car driving. B. Deep-sea fishing. C. Horse riding. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. Who is Edward? A. A captain. B. A man built by a scientist. C. A children’s story character. 19. According to the speaker, which was one of Depp’s most popular roles? A. Jack Sparrow. B. The Mad Hatter. C. Edward Scissorhands. 20. Why does the speaker think Depp is successful? A. He’s built his own island. B. He’s won an Academy Award. C. He’s earned a fortune as an actor. 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 New Scientist Live 2025 Get closer to the latest science, be inspired and make unforgettable memories. From curiosity-driven workshops (工作坊) to talks by the best-loved scientists and top professional minds, this inspirational and educational festival promises to show the latest advancements, innovations, and discoveries in science and technology. New Scientist Live is for anyone and everyone who is curious about our brains, our bodies, our planet and our universe. SPEAKER HIGHLIGHTS We’ve collected a wide selection of expert voices, ranging from new researchers to some of the UK’s most beloved scientists. Hear from wildlife experts Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin and Bake Off finalist John Smalley. Learn from top scientists at the cutting edge of discovery, covering everything from the workings of our memory to the mysteries of black holes. If you’re curious about life, the universe, and our place in it, there’s a talk for you at New Scientist Live. ABOUT TICKETS Ticket Options Ticket Descriptions Prices One Day Entry on either Saturday or Sunday Adult: £44 Child: £18 Family (2 adults and 2 children): £111 Weekend Entry on Saturday and Sunday Adult: £78 Child: £32 Family (2 adults and 2 children): £194 Live Stream Access to the live stream throughout the weekend and on-demand access for 12 months One user: £38 Schools’ Day Entry on Schools’ Day only. One free teacher ticket is available for every 10 student tickets bought Student/ home learner: £16 Teacher: £16 *Tickets are available for either day or the whole weekend, and if you can’t make it to Excel London, you can join the live stream to ensure you don’t miss out. *A limited number of super early bird tickets remain for the One Day ticket option. 1. Who is New Scientist Live intended for? A. Young people interested in workshop activities. B. Students who are preparing for science exams. C. Only professional scientists and technology experts. D. Anyone with curiosity about human beings and the universe. 2. What do we know about the event? A. It is exclusive to online visitors. B. It covers a wide range of topics. C. It primarily targets professionals. D. It’s organized by experienced researchers. 3. How much should 20 students and 3 teachers visiting on Schools’ Day pay in total? A. £320. B. £336. C. £352. D. £368. B Shan Xinghua, a leading engineer widely known as the “Mother of 12306”, has completely transformed China’s railway travel experience with her groundbreaking innovations. As the chief researcher at the China Academy of Railway Sciences, she took the lead in developing the 12306 railway ticketing system — a true technological wonder that has redefined how Chinese people book train tickets. Every year, this system handles an astonishing number of billions of ticket inquiries and trades. Its value becomes even more evident during the Spring Festival travel rush, the world’s largest annual human migration, when hundreds of millions of people travel across the country to reunite with their families. Beyond the ticketing platform, Shan also pioneered electronic ticket technology, leading the “paperless travel” era for China’s railways. This revolutionary change shortened the average ticket-checking time by two-thirds, greatly improving travel efficiency and bringing unprecedented (前所未有的) convenience to passengers. In 2024, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to building a strong transportation nation, she was honored with the highly respected “Model of the Times” title by the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee. Her extraordinary work not only solved the long-standing problem of difficult ticket purchase (购买) that had troubled Chinese travelers for years but also set a global standard for large-scale public service information systems. Shan’s determined commitment to using technology to serve the people makes her an inspiring role model, especially for young people who dream of becoming engineers and making a positive impact on society. 4. What do we know about Shan Xinghua in the first two paragraphs? A. She donated money to build 12306. B. She first proposed the idea of 12306. C. She offered passengers cheaper tickets from 12306. D. She led the development and improvement of 12306. 5. What benefit does the electronic ticket technology bring? A. It helps analyze customers’ travelling habits. B. It cuts the average ticket-checking time by half. C. It improves travel efficiency and brings convenience. D. It makes the Spring Festival travel much more interesting. 6. What is the main idea of the last paragraph? A. The trouble Chinese travelers faced in purchasing tickets. B. The global standard for large-scale public service systems. C. The personal life and family background of Shan Xinghua. D. The significance of Shan’s work and her role as an inspiration. 7. Which words can best describe Shan Xinghua? A. Brave and generous. B. Creative and determined. C. Ambitious and honest. D. Optimistic and cautious. C On paper, hydrogen (氢气) looks like a dream fuel. In practice, things are trickier. Storing meaningful quantities of hydrogen gas requires compressing (压缩) it several hundred times. Transforming it into a liquid state is another option, but one that requires cooling the stuff to −253°C. Either process requires rugged tanks. Over time, hydrogen gas can pass slowly into metals, weakening them and potentially causing damage. Tanks must be built from special materials designed to avoid this breakdown. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute led by Marcus Vogt think that supplying hydrogen in paste form (糊状) offers a way around some of its limitations. They have been experimenting with a chemical compound (化合物) that can be pumped into a container and then persuaded to give off its hydrogen on demand. Their invention, which they nickname “powerpaste”, looks like toothpaste. Its main ingredient is magnesium hydride, a compound that when introduced to water, reacts with it to form hydrogen and magnesium hydroxide. The escaped hydrogen can then be redirected into a fuel container, where it reacts with oxygen from the air to generate electric power. The magnesium hydroxide waste is emptied from the reactor by itself. Dr Vogt’s invention offers several advantages over batteries, petrol and more traditional ways of handling hydrogen. One is that it can store more energy per litre and per kilogram than batteries or petrol. A second is ease of refilling, which is simply a matter of replacing an empty container of paste with a full one, and topping up the water, which is stored in a separate tank. A third advantage is that unlike a battery, the paste does not gradually lose its stored energy if it is left on the shelf. Moreover, the paste itself is harmless, and so are the reaction’s by-products. But there are still more to work through. Magnesium hydride reacts only slowly with water. To address this, Dr Vogt and his team have found a chemical additive that greatly speeds up the reaction. They have also found a way to ensure that the reaction can be controlled to supply only as much hydrogen as is needed at any given moment. 8. What does the underlined word “rugged” in paragraph 1 mean? A. Small. B. Delicate. C. Tough. D. Huge. 9. What can we know about the invention according to paragraph 3? A. Water and electricity are necessary in the process. B. Several chemical reactions occur in the same tank. C. The remaining waste needs removing with extra help. D. Magnesium hydride reacts with water to release hydrogen. 10. How is paragraph 4 mainly developed? A. By quoting sayings. B. By drawing comparisons. C. By providing examples. D. By explaining a theory. 11. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. “Toothpaste” in Your Tank B. Hydrogen: Fuel of Fantasy C. The Green Fuel of Tomorrow D. Paste That Powers the World D In 1915, Albert Einstein stood before the Prussian Academy of Sciences and presented the equations (方程) of general theory of relativity. Today, Einstein and relativity are seen as symbols of genius. However, when he first showed his ideas, other scientists did not care much about them. Part of the reason was that the theory was too radical (全新的) for them to fully understand. A century later, technology companies use genius to describe artificial intelligence. Some predict “superintelligent” systems that will outperform experts in most fields and work like “a country of geniuses in a datacenter”. Yet such claims often come with little evidence. Intelligence is difficult to define, and genius is even harder to recognize before its effects become clear. However, there is one field where this prediction seems to be coming true: math. Recent AI systems have made rapid progress on difficult problems. One AI-assisted study even showed that a mathematical conjecture (猜想) made 80 years earlier was false. Such achievements have filled mathematicians with both wonder and concern. If machines can move so quickly in a field built on proof, it is easy to imagine them racing ahead alone. In fact, AI’s mathematical successes show how vital human experts remain. A result becomes believable only when mathematicians examine it and decide that it holds. Researchers are also using ideas produced by AI to make progress on other problems. Machines may generate possibilities, but people still test them, connect them with existing knowledge and decide which ones are worth pursuing. The real value of AI may not lie in replacing human genius, but in working alongside it. This may sound less dramatic than the future promised by technology companies, yet it is close to how genius has always worked. Einstein’s equations had their full impact only after other scientists applied them to the universe, helping predict black holes and an expanding universe. Great ideas may appear in a moment; turning them into knowledge is a shared scientific process. 12. Why does the author mention Einstein in paragraph 1? A. To support a claim. B. To present a theory. C. To introduce a topic. D. To illustrate a concept. 13. What does the author think of the companies’ claims about AI? A. They sound persuasive. B. They lack solid evidence. C. They cause experts’ panic. D. They rest on clear measures. 14. What can be inferred about AI’s role in math? A. It has made human experts less essential in research. B. It has proven the arrival of superintelligence in math. C. It serves mainly to test existing mathematical theories. D. It acts as a partner to experts rather than a replacement. 15. What is the author’s attitude toward AI in mathematics? A. Uninterested. B. Objective. C. Negative. D. Uncaring. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 The rapid progress of technology means that ideas that once appeared in films are gradually becoming realities. ____16____ Seeing them smoothly deliver food has been a reality in the service industry. Robot waiters are automated (自动化的) machines that are designed to copy the role of waiters as much as possible. At present, the function of robot waiters is generally limited to delivering food and removing dirty dishes. ____17____ They hope one day robot waiters can effectively remove the need for human front-of-house staff members. ____18____ Robot waiters can work full days without the need to take a break. One popular machine, Bellabot, can be rented for as little as $1,215 a month, making it a much cheaper replacement for a human worker even at the lowest pay rate. As to their basic functions, robot waiters are often capable of greeting customers, with some having a screen like a face. They use self-driving technology to find the way. Now most robot waiters operate on wheels. ____19____ Some producers of robot waiters argue that their products are not designed to replace human workers at all. Instead, they take care of less significant tasks, allowing workers to focus on human-to-human communication with customers. ____20____ One Florida restaurant chain even claimed that the staff received even bigger tips once they began using a robot waiter as they had more time to speak to and connect with customers. A. One familiar example is the wide use of smart robots. B. Steps have been taken to make some robot waiters less cold. C. So stairs and outdoor areas can still represent major challenges. D. However, companies are working to develop the abilities of robots. E. They are able to work endlessly for as long as their battery life allows. F. Naturally, robot waiters are an attractive option for some business owners. G. This change can benefit human workers by improving their service quality. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Tanmay Bakshi, born in 2003 to Indian immigrant parents in Canada, developed programming (编程) skills from an early age. At just five years old, while watching his programmer father work, young Tanmay ____21____ about the working principles of computers. His father ____22____ his curiosity and taught him how to program. Tanmay then ____23____ himself further on coding (编码) by reading programming books within his reach and exploring online resources. Tanmay’s efforts ____24____ when he became a self-taught mobile application ____25____ at the age of eight. One year later, he created his first app, which helps users do multiplication (做乘法). However, as Tanmay grew older, his passion for programming gradually ____26____. He found the technology was somewhat limited, so he moved on to AI. Tanmay’s turning point in his career came at age eleven when IBM, a tech giant (大公司), ____27____ him, inviting him to speak at their conferences. Although not ____28____ hired by IBM, Tanmay has partnered with them on various projects, through which this AI genius has already made a ____29____ for himself in the technology industry. While most children his age were still ____30____ their interests, Tanmay had already obtained ____31____ from top organizations like IBM. His remarkable intelligence made him a ____32____ voice in the tech world. More importantly, his ____33____ journey carries a great influence. It can ____34____ young people everywhere who dream of changing the world through ____35____ and technology. 21. A. advocated B. explained C. opposed D. wondered 22. A. ignored B. evaluated C. sensed D. doubted 23. A. encouraged B. challenged C. educated D. defeated 24. A. sum up B. paid off C. took place D. broke down 25. A. developer B. tester C. analyst D. coach 26. A. faded B. shone C. increased D. burnt 27. A. acknowledged B. warned C. noticed D. reminded 28. A. formally B. actively C. regularly D. properly 29. A. fortune B. contribution C. call D. name 30. A. sharing B. exploring C. managing D. integrating 31. A. patent B. preference C. recognition D. resistance 32. A. leading B. gentle C. accurate D. instant 33. A. well-prepared B. self-driven C. interesting D. distinct 34. A. detect B. inspire C. represent D. observe 35. A. potential B. kindness C. courage D. creativity 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） A 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。 This year’s Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Tu Youyou (co-winner), whose research led to the discovery of artemisinin. In 1967, she was among the first researchers chosen for the objective of discovering a new treatment ___36___ malaria. When she headed the project in 1969, she decided to find traditional ___37___ (botany) treatments for the disease, so her team examined over 2,000 old medical texts and evaluated 280,000 plants, from ___38___ they tested 380 distinct ancient Chinese medical treatments. Though Tu’s team tested dried wormwood leaves and tried the liquid obtained by ___39___ (boil) fresh wormwood, all their efforts were in vain. However, Tu didn’t acknowledge defeat and analysed the medical texts again, finding a new way ___40___ (treat) the wormwood. After failing over 190 times, the team finally succeeded in 1971. B 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。 This moment in this not-too distant future, we ___41___ (live) in smart homes, which will transform our present daily routine. Initially, the electrical appliances will be controlled ___42___ (automatic) and all controls will respond to voice ___43___ (command). Furthermore, ___44___ instant some health problems are detected, an immediate warning ___45___ (send) to our cellphones, potentially saving our lives. Last but not least, smart homes will prevent serious damage from accidents, which will likely be caused by leaking water pipes or a short in the electrical wiring. In this sense, smart homes will enable us to live smart lives. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假如你是李华，上周你班就“是否应该禁止网络用语？”进行了一场辩论赛。你的朋友David对此很感兴趣，发来邮件想了解辩论赛的情况。 请你给他回一封邮件，内容包括：1．大家的观点及理由；2．你的看法。 参考词汇：Internet slang 网络用语；prohibit 禁止 注意：（1）词数80词左右，开头与结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数内； （2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear David, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Li Yue was a hardworking but quite shy student. She loved English and had always been at the top of her class in written exams, but speaking in front of others was her greatest fear. This year, to her own surprise, she had made it to the final of the school’s English speech competition. The topic was “The Power of Friendship”, which made her think immediately of Wang Lei. Li Yue had spent weeks preparing, writing, and rewriting her speech with the help of her best friend, Wang Lei. Wang Lei had always been her biggest supporter, encouraging her to step out of her comfort zone. He had practiced with her for countless hours, patiently listening and giving suggestions. Whenever Li Yue felt nervous or looked unsure, he would smile and say, “Believe in yourself — you’re fully prepared”, a sentence that rang loud in her heart like a steady drumbeat. Standing backstage, Li Yue’s heart was beating quickly and loudly. She could feel her hands getting sweaty. She looked through the curtain secretly and saw the audience, a sea of faces that seemed to go on forever. Then she saw her main competitor, Sun Qian, walking off the stage with a confident smile, and receiving loud applause (掌声). The sound felt like a wave of pressure crashing over her. Suddenly, Li Yue’s confidence disappeared. Her hands started to shake uncontrollably, and the words of her carefully prepared speech seemed to disappear from her mind, leaving behind a terrifying blank. “What if I forget everything? What if they laugh at me? What if I disappoint Wang Lei after all his help?” she thought, fear rising inside her. She took a deep breath, but it did little to calm her nerves. Just then, the host’s voice rang through the speakers, “And now, let’s welcome our next contestant, Li Yue!” 注意： （1）续写词数应为150个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Li Yue slowly walked onto the stage. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Taking a deep breath, Li Yue calmed down quickly. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 三明一中2026-2027学年上学期10月月考 高二英语科试卷（A卷） 本试卷共10页，满分150分，考试用时120分钟 注意事项： 1．答题前，考生务必用0.5毫米黑色字迹签字笔将自己的姓名、准考证号、座位号填写在答题卡上，将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。 2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，必须用0.5毫米黑色字迹签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。写在试卷、草稿纸、答题卡上超出答题区域的答案均无效。 3．考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，不准使用铅笔和涂改液。考试结束后，将答题卡交回。 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段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. What has led Amy to success? A. Her intelligence. B. Her effort. C. Her luck. 2. What does the woman think of Julia’s teacher? A. Gentle. B. Strict. C. Patient. 3. Where does the conversation take place? A. At a gas station. B. In a post office. C. At a grocery store. 4. Why is the man happy? A. He got a good evaluation. B. He received an award for his work. C. He learned some interpersonal skills. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. A sporting event. B. A prize. C. An athlete. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Parent and child. C. Boss and employee. 7. What does the woman promise to do? A. Take care of her home affairs. B. Hand in her 7th paper as quickly as possible. C. Turn in her next paper on schedule. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What will the woman probably do on the weekend? A. Buy clothes. B. Watch movies. C. Do homework. 9. How will the man get to the cinema? A. By car. B. By bus. C. By bike. 10. What kind of movie will the speakers probably see? A. An action movie. B. A fantasy movie. C. A historical movie. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What will Tony do after lunch? A. Meet a friend. B. Do some shopping. C. Watch a football game. 12. What is banned in the city center now? A. Driving cars. B. Parking outside. C. Eating on the street. 13. What does Tony think of the rules? A. They make life difficult. B. They happened too soon. C. They are an improvement. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. Why did the woman try a flying experience day? A. Her friend persuaded her. B. She decided to become a pilot. C. She expected to see her house from the sky. 15. What did the woman’s instructor do during the flight? A. She said little. B. She told jokes. C. She kept laughing. 16. What did the woman say about the flight? A. It made her very tired. B. It seemed to last long. C. It was worse than expected. 17. Which experience day would the woman like to try most? A. Sports car driving. B. Deep-sea fishing. C. Horse riding. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. Who is Edward? A. A captain. B. A man built by a scientist. C. A children’s story character. 19. According to the speaker, which was one of Depp’s most popular roles? A. Jack Sparrow. B. The Mad Hatter. C. Edward Scissorhands. 20. Why does the speaker think Depp is successful? A. He’s built his own island. B. He’s won an Academy Award. C. He’s earned a fortune as an actor. 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 New Scientist Live 2025 Get closer to the latest science, be inspired and make unforgettable memories. From curiosity-driven workshops (工作坊) to talks by the best-loved scientists and top professional minds, this inspirational and educational festival promises to show the latest advancements, innovations, and discoveries in science and technology. New Scientist Live is for anyone and everyone who is curious about our brains, our bodies, our planet and our universe. SPEAKER HIGHLIGHTS We’ve collected a wide selection of expert voices, ranging from new researchers to some of the UK’s most beloved scientists. Hear from wildlife experts Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin and Bake Off finalist John Smalley. Learn from top scientists at the cutting edge of discovery, covering everything from the workings of our memory to the mysteries of black holes. If you’re curious about life, the universe, and our place in it, there’s a talk for you at New Scientist Live. ABOUT TICKETS Ticket Options Ticket Descriptions Prices One Day Entry on either Saturday or Sunday Adult: £44 Child: £18 Family (2 adults and 2 children): £111 Weekend Entry on Saturday and Sunday Adult: £78 Child: £32 Family (2 adults and 2 children): £194 Live Stream Access to the live stream throughout the weekend and on-demand access for 12 months One user: £38 Schools’ Day Entry on Schools’ Day only. One free teacher ticket is available for every 10 student tickets bought Student/ home learner: £16 Teacher: £16 *Tickets are available for either day or the whole weekend, and if you can’t make it to Excel London, you can join the live stream to ensure you don’t miss out. *A limited number of super early bird tickets remain for the One Day ticket option. 1. Who is New Scientist Live intended for? A. Young people interested in workshop activities. B. Students who are preparing for science exams. C. Only professional scientists and technology experts. D. Anyone with curiosity about human beings and the universe. 2. What do we know about the event? A. It is exclusive to online visitors. B. It covers a wide range of topics. C. It primarily targets professionals. D. It’s organized by experienced researchers. 3. How much should 20 students and 3 teachers visiting on Schools’ Day pay in total? A. £320. B. £336. C. £352. D. £368. 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了2025年新科学家现场活动的相关信息，包括活动内容、演讲亮点、门票选项等。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“New Scientist Live is for anyone and everyone who is curious about our brains, our bodies, our planet and our universe.(新科学家现场活动面向所有对我们的大脑、身体、地球和宇宙感到好奇的人)”可知，新科学家现场活动面向所有对我们的大脑、身体、地球和宇宙感到好奇的人。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据SPEAKER HIGHLIGHTS部分中“We’ve collected a wide selection of expert voices, ranging from new researchers to some of the UK’s most beloved scientists.(我们收集了各种各样的专家声音，从新研究人员到英国一些最受欢迎的科学家)”和“Learn from top scientists at the cutting edge of discovery, covering everything from the workings of our memory to the mysteries of black holes.(向处于发现前沿的顶尖科学家学习，涵盖从我们记忆的工作原理到黑洞的奥秘等一切内容)”可知，该活动涵盖了广泛的主题。故选B。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据表格最后一行Schools’ Day对应的部分“One free teacher ticket is available for every 10 student tickets bought(学校日仅在学校日当天入场。每购买10张学生票可免费获得一张教师票)”、“( Student/ home learner: £16 Teacher: £16学生/家庭学习者：16英镑 教师：16英镑)”可知，20名学生和3名教师在学校日参观，20名学生中有2名教师可以免费入场，因此只需为1名教师付费，所以总共需要支付的费用为20×16+1×16=336（英镑）。故选B。 B Shan Xinghua, a leading engineer widely known as the “Mother of 12306”, has completely transformed China’s railway travel experience with her groundbreaking innovations. As the chief researcher at the China Academy of Railway Sciences, she took the lead in developing the 12306 railway ticketing system — a true technological wonder that has redefined how Chinese people book train tickets. Every year, this system handles an astonishing number of billions of ticket inquiries and trades. Its value becomes even more evident during the Spring Festival travel rush, the world’s largest annual human migration, when hundreds of millions of people travel across the country to reunite with their families. Beyond the ticketing platform, Shan also pioneered electronic ticket technology, leading the “paperless travel” era for China’s railways. This revolutionary change shortened the average ticket-checking time by two-thirds, greatly improving travel efficiency and bringing unprecedented (前所未有的) convenience to passengers. In 2024, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to building a strong transportation nation, she was honored with the highly respected “Model of the Times” title by the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee. Her extraordinary work not only solved the long-standing problem of difficult ticket purchase (购买) that had troubled Chinese travelers for years but also set a global standard for large-scale public service information systems. Shan’s determined commitment to using technology to serve the people makes her an inspiring role model, especially for young people who dream of becoming engineers and making a positive impact on society. 4. What do we know about Shan Xinghua in the first two paragraphs? A. She donated money to build 12306. B. She first proposed the idea of 12306. C. She offered passengers cheaper tickets from 12306. D. She led the development and improvement of 12306. 5. What benefit does the electronic ticket technology bring? A. It helps analyze customers’ travelling habits. B. It cuts the average ticket-checking time by half. C. It improves travel efficiency and brings convenience. D. It makes the Spring Festival travel much more interesting. 6. What is the main idea of the last paragraph? A. The trouble Chinese travelers faced in purchasing tickets. B. The global standard for large-scale public service systems. C. The personal life and family background of Shan Xinghua. D. The significance of Shan’s work and her role as an inspiration. 7. Which words can best describe Shan Xinghua? A. Brave and generous. B. Creative and determined. C. Ambitious and honest. D. Optimistic and cautious. 【答案】4. D 5. C 6. D 7. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了“12306之母”单杏花凭借突破性创新彻底改变中国铁路出行体验的事迹，包括她主导研发的12306售票系统、电子客票技术，以及这些成就带来的社会价值与荣誉。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Shan Xinghua, a leading engineer widely known as the ‘Mother of 12306’, has completely transformed China’s railway travel experience with her groundbreaking innovations. As the chief researcher at the China Academy of Railway Sciences, she took the lead in developing the 12306 railway ticketing system — a true technological wonder that has redefined how Chinese people book train tickets.(被广泛称为‘12306之母’的顶尖工程师单杏花，凭借其突破性的创新彻底改变了中国的铁路出行体验。作为中国铁道科学研究院的首席研究员，她主导研发了12306铁路售票系统——这一真正的技术奇迹重新定义了中国人购买火车票的方式。)”和第二段“Beyond the ticketing platform, Shan also pioneered electronic ticket technology, leading the ‘paperless travel’ era for China’s railways.(除了售票平台，单杏花还开创了电子客票技术，引领中国铁路进入‘无纸化出行’时代。)”可知，她主导了12306的开发与升级优化。故选D。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“This revolutionary change shortened the average ticket-checking time by two-thirds, greatly improving travel efficiency and bringing unprecedented (前所未有的) convenience to passengers.(这一革命性变化将平均检票时间缩短了三分之二，极大提升了出行效率，为乘客带来了前所未有的便利。)”可知，电子客票技术提升了出行效率并带来了便利。故选C。 【6题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段“Her extraordinary work not only solved the long-standing problem of difficult ticket purchase (购买) that had troubled Chinese travelers for years but also set a global standard for large-scale public service information systems. Shan’s determined commitment to using technology to serve the people makes her an inspiring role model, especially for young people who dream of becoming engineers and making a positive impact on society.(她的杰出工作不仅解决了困扰中国旅客多年的购票难这一长期问题，还为大型公共服务信息系统树立了全球标杆。单杏花坚定地致力于用科技服务人民，这使她成为一个鼓舞人心的榜样，尤其对那些梦想成为工程师并为社会带来积极影响的年轻人而言。)”可知，本段主要讲述单杏花工作的重要意义以及她作为榜样的激励作用。故选D。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Shan Xinghua, a leading engineer widely known as the ‘Mother of 12306’, has completely transformed China’s railway travel experience with her groundbreaking innovations.(被广泛称为‘12306之母’的顶尖工程师单杏花，凭借其突破性的创新彻底改变了中国的铁路出行体验。)”和第三段“Shan’s determined commitment to using technology to serve the people makes her an inspiring role model, especially for young people who dream of becoming engineers and making a positive impact on society.(单杏花坚定地致力于用科技服务人民，这使她成为一个鼓舞人心的榜样，尤其对那些梦想成为工程师并为社会带来积极影响的年轻人而言。)”可知，单杏花既有创新精神又意志坚定。故选B。 C On paper, hydrogen (氢气) looks like a dream fuel. In practice, things are trickier. Storing meaningful quantities of hydrogen gas requires compressing (压缩) it several hundred times. Transforming it into a liquid state is another option, but one that requires cooling the stuff to −253°C. Either process requires rugged tanks. Over time, hydrogen gas can pass slowly into metals, weakening them and potentially causing damage. Tanks must be built from special materials designed to avoid this breakdown. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute led by Marcus Vogt think that supplying hydrogen in paste form (糊状) offers a way around some of its limitations. They have been experimenting with a chemical compound (化合物) that can be pumped into a container and then persuaded to give off its hydrogen on demand. Their invention, which they nickname “powerpaste”, looks like toothpaste. Its main ingredient is magnesium hydride, a compound that when introduced to water, reacts with it to form hydrogen and magnesium hydroxide. The escaped hydrogen can then be redirected into a fuel container, where it reacts with oxygen from the air to generate electric power. The magnesium hydroxide waste is emptied from the reactor by itself. Dr Vogt’s invention offers several advantages over batteries, petrol and more traditional ways of handling hydrogen. One is that it can store more energy per litre and per kilogram than batteries or petrol. A second is ease of refilling, which is simply a matter of replacing an empty container of paste with a full one, and topping up the water, which is stored in a separate tank. A third advantage is that unlike a battery, the paste does not gradually lose its stored energy if it is left on the shelf. Moreover, the paste itself is harmless, and so are the reaction’s by-products. But there are still more to work through. Magnesium hydride reacts only slowly with water. To address this, Dr Vogt and his team have found a chemical additive that greatly speeds up the reaction. They have also found a way to ensure that the reaction can be controlled to supply only as much hydrogen as is needed at any given moment. 8. What does the underlined word “rugged” in paragraph 1 mean? A. Small. B. Delicate. C. Tough. D. Huge. 9. What can we know about the invention according to paragraph 3? A. Water and electricity are necessary in the process. B. Several chemical reactions occur in the same tank. C. The remaining waste needs removing with extra help. D. Magnesium hydride reacts with water to release hydrogen. 10. How is paragraph 4 mainly developed? A. By quoting sayings. B. By drawing comparisons. C. By providing examples. D. By explaining a theory. 11. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. “Toothpaste” in Your Tank B. Hydrogen: Fuel of Fantasy C. The Green Fuel of Tomorrow D. Paste That Powers the World 【答案】8. C 9. D 10. B 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍的是德国弗劳恩霍夫研究所研究人员开发的一种名为“powerpaste”的氢能储存新技术，该技术以糊状形式储存氢气，具有能量密度高、加注方便、安全性好等优势。 【8题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段“Storing meaningful quantities of hydrogen gas requires compressing (压缩) it several hundred times. Transforming it into a liquid state is another option, but one that requires cooling the stuff to −253°C. Either process requires rugged tanks. Over time, hydrogen gas can pass slowly into metals, weakening them and potentially causing damage. Tanks must be built from special materials designed to avoid this breakdown.(储存足量的氢气需要将其压缩数百倍。将其转化为液态是另一种选择，但需要将氢气冷却到零下253℃。这两种过程都需要rugged储罐。随着时间的推移，氢气会慢慢渗入金属，削弱金属并可能造成损坏。储罐必须由特殊材料制成，以避免这种损坏)”可知，由于氢气储存条件极端（高压或极低温），且氢气会削弱金属，因此储罐需要“坚固的、耐用的”，rugged意为“坚固的”，与tough意思最接近。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Its main ingredient is magnesium hydride, a compound that when introduced to water, reacts with it to form hydrogen and magnesium hydroxide.(其主要成分是氢化镁，这种化合物与水接触时会反应生成氢气和氢氧化镁)”可知，氢化镁与水反应释放氢气。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“Dr Vogt’s invention offers several advantages over batteries, petrol and more traditional ways of handling hydrogen. One is that it can store more energy per litre and per kilogram than batteries or petrol. A second is ease of refilling, which is simply a matter of replacing an empty container of paste with a full one, and topping up the water, which is stored in a separate tank. A third advantage is that unlike a battery, the paste does not gradually lose its stored energy if it is left on the shelf. Moreover, the paste itself is harmless, and so are the reaction’s by-products.(沃格特博士的发明在储存氢气方面相较于电池、汽油以及传统方法具有多项优势。首先，它每升和每公斤的能量储存量都高于电池或汽油；其次，加注过程十分简便，只需将空的膏体容器替换为装满的容器，并补充储存在独立水箱中的水即可；第三，与电池不同，这种膏体即使长时间存放也不会逐渐损失储存的能量。此外，该膏体本身无害，其反应副产物也同样安全)”可知，第四段主要通过将“powerpaste”与电池、汽油和传统储氢方式进行比较来展开论述。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据全文内容，尤其是第二段“Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute led by Marcus Vogt think that supplying hydrogen in paste form (糊状) offers a way around some of its limitations.(马库斯·沃格特领导的弗劳恩霍夫研究所的研究人员认为，以糊状形式供应氢气可以绕过其一些局限性)”以及第三段“Their invention, which they nickname “powerpaste”, looks like toothpaste.(他们的发明被昵称为“动力膏”，看起来像牙膏)”可知，本文主要介绍的是一种形似牙膏的氢能糊状储存技术，因此最佳标题是“你油箱里的‘牙膏’”。 D In 1915, Albert Einstein stood before the Prussian Academy of Sciences and presented the equations (方程) of general theory of relativity. Today, Einstein and relativity are seen as symbols of genius. However, when he first showed his ideas, other scientists did not care much about them. Part of the reason was that the theory was too radical (全新的) for them to fully understand. A century later, technology companies use genius to describe artificial intelligence. Some predict “superintelligent” systems that will outperform experts in most fields and work like “a country of geniuses in a datacenter”. Yet such claims often come with little evidence. Intelligence is difficult to define, and genius is even harder to recognize before its effects become clear. However, there is one field where this prediction seems to be coming true: math. Recent AI systems have made rapid progress on difficult problems. One AI-assisted study even showed that a mathematical conjecture (猜想) made 80 years earlier was false. Such achievements have filled mathematicians with both wonder and concern. If machines can move so quickly in a field built on proof, it is easy to imagine them racing ahead alone. In fact, AI’s mathematical successes show how vital human experts remain. A result becomes believable only when mathematicians examine it and decide that it holds. Researchers are also using ideas produced by AI to make progress on other problems. Machines may generate possibilities, but people still test them, connect them with existing knowledge and decide which ones are worth pursuing. The real value of AI may not lie in replacing human genius, but in working alongside it. This may sound less dramatic than the future promised by technology companies, yet it is close to how genius has always worked. Einstein’s equations had their full impact only after other scientists applied them to the universe, helping predict black holes and an expanding universe. Great ideas may appear in a moment; turning them into knowledge is a shared scientific process. 12. Why does the author mention Einstein in paragraph 1? A. To support a claim. B. To present a theory. C. To introduce a topic. D. To illustrate a concept. 13. What does the author think of the companies’ claims about AI? A. They sound persuasive. B. They lack solid evidence. C. They cause experts’ panic. D. They rest on clear measures. 14. What can be inferred about AI’s role in math? A. It has made human experts less essential in research. B. It has proven the arrival of superintelligence in math. C. It serves mainly to test existing mathematical theories. D. It acts as a partner to experts rather than a replacement. 15. What is the author’s attitude toward AI in mathematics? A. Uninterested. B. Objective. C. Negative. D. Uncaring. 【答案】12. C 13. B 14. D 15. B 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍人工智能在数学领域取得突破，但人工智能无法取代人类，人类专家依旧发挥不可替代的重要作用。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“In 1915, Albert Einstein stood before the Prussian Academy of Sciences and presented the equations (方程) of general theory of relativity. Today, Einstein and relativity are seen as symbols of genius. However, when he first showed his ideas, other scientists did not care much about them.(1915年，阿尔伯特·爱因斯坦站在普鲁士科学院面前，提出了广义相对论方程。如今，爱因斯坦和相对论被视作天才的象征。然而，当他首次提出自己的观点时，其他科学家并不太在意)”可知，作者以爱因斯坦的经历开篇，引出下文关于“天才”与人工智能的话题。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Yet such claims often come with little evidence.(然而，这类说法往往几乎没有证据支撑)”可知，作者认为科技公司关于人工智能的说法缺少确凿有力的证据。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“In fact, AI’s mathematical successes show how essential human experts remain. A result becomes credible only when mathematicians examine it and decide that it holds.(事实上，人工智能在数学方面的成功表明人类专家依旧至关重要。只有经过数学家检验并认定成立，一个结果才具备可信度)”以及第五段中的“The real value of AI may not lie in replacing human genius, but in working alongside it.(人工智能真正的价值或许不在于取代人类天才，而是与人类天才协同合作)”可知，在数学领域人工智能是专家的合作伙伴，而非替代品。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“However, there is one field where this prediction seems to be coming true: math. Recent AI systems have made rapid progress on difficult problems. One AI-assisted study even showed that a mathematical conjecture (猜想) made 80 years earlier was false. (然而，有一个领域似乎正在实现这一预测：数学。最近的人工智能系统在解决难题方面取得了快速进展。一项借助人工智能的研究甚至证明了一个80年前提出的数学猜想是错误的)”以及最后一段“The real value of AI may not lie in replacing human genius, but in working alongside it. This may sound less dramatic than the future promised by technology companies, yet it is close to how genius has always worked. Einstein’s equations had their full impact only after other scientists applied them to the universe, helping predict black holes and an expanding universe. Great ideas may appear in a moment; turning them into knowledge is a shared scientific process.(人工智能真正的价值或许不在于取代人类的天才，而在于与之并肩合作。这听起来可能不如科技公司所承诺的未来那么宏大，但这也正是天才一直以来运作的方式。爱因斯坦的方程式只有在其他科学家将其应用于宇宙后，才真正产生了深远影响，帮助预测了黑洞和宇宙膨胀。伟大的想法可能突然出现，而将它们转化为知识，则是一个共同的科学过程)”以及作者既介绍AI在数学上取得的巨大进步，也点明人类专家不可替代，客观陈述利弊，态度客观。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 The rapid progress of technology means that ideas that once appeared in films are gradually becoming realities. ____16____ Seeing them smoothly deliver food has been a reality in the service industry. Robot waiters are automated (自动化的) machines that are designed to copy the role of waiters as much as possible. At present, the function of robot waiters is generally limited to delivering food and removing dirty dishes. ____17____ They hope one day robot waiters can effectively remove the need for human front-of-house staff members. ____18____ Robot waiters can work full days without the need to take a break. One popular machine, Bellabot, can be rented for as little as $1,215 a month, making it a much cheaper replacement for a human worker even at the lowest pay rate. As to their basic functions, robot waiters are often capable of greeting customers, with some having a screen like a face. They use self-driving technology to find the way. Now most robot waiters operate on wheels. ____19____ Some producers of robot waiters argue that their products are not designed to replace human workers at all. Instead, they take care of less significant tasks, allowing workers to focus on human-to-human communication with customers. ____20____ One Florida restaurant chain even claimed that the staff received even bigger tips once they began using a robot waiter as they had more time to speak to and connect with customers. A. One familiar example is the wide use of smart robots. B. Steps have been taken to make some robot waiters less cold. C. So stairs and outdoor areas can still represent major challenges. D. However, companies are working to develop the abilities of robots. E. They are able to work endlessly for as long as their battery life allows. F. Naturally, robot waiters are an attractive option for some business owners. G. This change can benefit human workers by improving their service quality. 【答案】16. A 17. D 18. F 19. C 20. G 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了机器人服务员的发展现状、功能特点、使用优势、技术局限性以及与人类员工的互补关系。 【16题详解】 由上文“The rapid progress of technology means that ideas that once appeared in films are gradually becoming realities.(科技的快速发展意味着曾经出现在电影中的想法正逐渐变成现实。)”以及下文“Seeing them smoothly deliver food has been a reality in the service industry.(看到它们顺利送餐已经成为服务业的现实。)”可知，上文阐述了科技发展让电影中的想法变成现实，下文说明了智能机器人送餐已经成为现实，本空承接上文总述，引出下文机器人送餐实例，选项A表示“一个熟悉的例子是智能机器人的广泛使用”，能承上启下，符合题意。 【17题详解】 由上文“At present, the function of robot waiters is generally limited to delivering food and removing dirty dishes.(目前，机器人服务员的功能通常仅限于送餐和收脏盘子。)”以及下文“They hope one day robot waiters can effectively remove the need for human front-of-house staff members.(他们希望有一天机器人服务员能有效取代人类前台员工。)”可知，上文阐述了目前机器人服务员功能有限，下文说明了公司希望未来机器人能取代人类员工，本空衔接现状与未来目标，选项D表示“然而，公司正在努力开发机器人的能力。”，能承上启下，符合题意。 【18题详解】 本题在第三段段首，是段落主题句。根据下文“Robot waiters can work full days without the need to take a break. One popular machine, Bellabot, can be rented for as little as $1,215 a month, making it a much cheaper replacement for a human worker even at the lowest pay rate.(机器人服务员能够全天工作，无需休息。一款流行的机器Bellabot，每月租金低至1215美元，即使按最低工资标准计算，也使它成为比人类工人便宜得多的替代品。)”可知，本段介绍了机器人服务员的两大优势 —— 全天工作不休息、租金便宜比人工划算，本空要总起说明机器人服务员对企业主有吸引力，选项F表示“自然，机器人服务员对一些企业主来说是一个有吸引力的选择。”，能涵盖本段大意，适合作本段段首句。 【19题详解】 由上文“They use self-driving technology to find the way. Now most robot waiters operate on wheels.(它们使用自动驾驶技术找路。现在大多数机器人服务员靠轮子移动。)”可知，上文说明了机器人服务员依靠自动驾驶技术和轮子移动的技术特点与局限性，本空承接上文技术特点，指出现存短板，选项C表示“因此，楼梯和户外区域仍然是主要挑战。”，能承接上文，符合题意。 【20题详解】 由上文“Instead, they take care of less significant tasks, allowing workers to focus on human-to-human communication with customers.(相反，它们处理不重要的任务，让员工专注于与顾客的人际交流。)”以及下文“One Florida restaurant chain even claimed that the staff received even bigger tips once they began using a robot waiter as they had more time to speak to and connect with customers.(佛罗里达一家连锁餐厅甚至声称，员工开始使用机器人服务员后小费更多了，因为他们有更多时间与顾客交流和建立联系。)”可知，上文阐述了机器人让员工专注于人际交流，下文举例说明了员工使用机器人后小费更多，本空要说明这种改变的益处，选项G表示“这一变革能够提升服务质量，从而使人类从业者从中获益。”，能承上启下，符合题意。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Tanmay Bakshi, born in 2003 to Indian immigrant parents in Canada, developed programming (编程) skills from an early age. At just five years old, while watching his programmer father work, young Tanmay ____21____ about the working principles of computers. His father ____22____ his curiosity and taught him how to program. Tanmay then ____23____ himself further on coding (编码) by reading programming books within his reach and exploring online resources. Tanmay’s efforts ____24____ when he became a self-taught mobile application ____25____ at the age of eight. One year later, he created his first app, which helps users do multiplication (做乘法). However, as Tanmay grew older, his passion for programming gradually ____26____. He found the technology was somewhat limited, so he moved on to AI. Tanmay’s turning point in his career came at age eleven when IBM, a tech giant (大公司), ____27____ him, inviting him to speak at their conferences. Although not ____28____ hired by IBM, Tanmay has partnered with them on various projects, through which this AI genius has already made a ____29____ for himself in the technology industry. While most children his age were still ____30____ their interests, Tanmay had already obtained ____31____ from top organizations like IBM. His remarkable intelligence made him a ____32____ voice in the tech world. More importantly, his ____33____ journey carries a great influence. It can ____34____ young people everywhere who dream of changing the world through ____35____ and technology. 21. A. advocated B. explained C. opposed D. wondered 22. A. ignored B. evaluated C. sensed D. doubted 23. A. encouraged B. challenged C. educated D. defeated 24. A. sum up B. paid off C. took place D. broke down 25. A. developer B. tester C. analyst D. coach 26. A. faded B. shone C. increased D. burnt 27. A. acknowledged B. warned C. noticed D. reminded 28. A. formally B. actively C. regularly D. properly 29. A. fortune B. contribution C. call D. name 30. A. sharing B. exploring C. managing D. integrating 31. A. patent B. preference C. recognition D. resistance 32. A. leading B. gentle C. accurate D. instant 33. A. well-prepared B. self-driven C. interesting D. distinct 34. A. detect B. inspire C. represent D. observe 35. A. potential B. kindness C. courage D. creativity 【答案】21. D 22. C 23. C 24. B 25. A 26. A 27. C 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. B 34. B 35. D 【解析】 【导语】文章讲述了天才少年Tanmay Bakshi的故事，他从小展现出对编程的浓厚兴趣和自学能力，十一岁时与IBM公司合作，在科技界获得了认可和影响力，他的经历激励着有志于通过科技改变世界的年轻人。 【21题详解】 考查动词。句意：年仅五岁时，当看着身为程序员的父亲工作时，年幼的Tanmay想知道计算机的工作原理。A. advocated倡导；B. explained解释；C. opposed反对；D. wondered想知道。根据下文“his curiosity”可知，Tanmay展现出好奇心，表明他想知道计算机的工作原理。 【22题详解】 考查动词。句意：他的父亲察觉到了他的好奇心并教他如何编程。A. ignored忽视；B. evaluated评估；C. sensed察觉到；D. doubted怀疑。根据下文“taught him how to program”可知，父亲教Tanmay如何编程，表明父亲察觉到了他的好奇心。 【23题详解】 考查动词。句意：Tanmay随后通过阅读他能接触到的编程书籍和探索在线资源来进一步自学编程。A. encouraged鼓励；B. challenged挑战；C. educated教育；D. defeated击败。根据下文“by reading programming books within his reach and exploring online resources”可知，Tanmay通过看书和在线资源自学编程，短语educate oneself on意为“自学……”。 【24题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：当Tanmay八岁成为自学成才的移动应用程序开发者时，他的努力得到了回报。A. sum up总结；B. paid off获得回报；C. took place发生；D. broke down崩溃。根据下文“One year later, he created his first app, which helps users do multiplication (做乘法).”可知，Tanmay成功创建了自己的第一个应用程序，表明他的努力最终得到了回报。 【25题详解】 考查名词。句意：当Tanmay八岁成为自学成才的移动应用程序开发者时，他的努力得到了回报。A. developer开发者；B. tester测试者；C. analyst分析师；D. coach教练。根据下文“One year later, he created his first app, which helps users do multiplication (做乘法).”可知，Tanmay在九岁创建了自己的第一个应用程序，表明他八岁时成为移动应用程序开发者。 【26题详解】 考查动词。句意：然而，随着Tanmay年龄的增长，他对编程的热情逐渐减弱。A. faded逐渐消失；B. shone照耀；C. increased增加；D. burnt燃烧。根据下文“He found the technology was somewhat limited, so he moved on to AI.”可知，Tanmay觉得技术有些局限，转向了AI，表明他对编程的热情减退了。 【27题详解】 考查动词。句意：Tanmay职业生涯的转折点发生在11岁时，当时科技巨头IBM注意到了他，邀请他在他们的会议上发言。A. acknowledged承认；B. warned警告；C. noticed注意到；D. reminded提醒。根据上文“IBM, a tech giant (大公司)”和下文“inviting him to speak at their conferences”可知，IBM是科技巨头，邀请一个11岁的孩子演讲，表明他们注意到了他的才能。 【28题详解】 考查副词。句意：尽管Tanmay没有被IBM正式聘用，但他已经在多个项目上与他们合作，通过这些项目，这位人工智能天才已经在科技行业声名鹊起。A. formally正式地；B. actively积极地；C. regularly定期地；D. properly适当地。根据下文“hired by IBM, Tanmay has partnered with them on various projects”可知，Tanmay没有和IBM建立正式的雇佣关系，而是进行项目合作。 【29题详解】 考查名词。句意：尽管Tanmay没有被IBM正式聘用，但他已经在多个项目上与他们合作，通过这些项目，这位人工智能天才已经在科技行业声名鹊起。A. fortune财富；B. contribution贡献；C. call呼叫；D. name名字。根据上文“Tanmay has partnered with them on various projects”可知，Tanmay与知名的IBM公司合作项目，通过这些项目，他在科技行业声名鹊起，短语make a name for oneself意为“成名，声名鹊起”。 【30题详解】 考查动词。句意：当大多数同龄的孩子仍在探索他们的兴趣时，Tanmay已经从像IBM这样的顶级组织获得了认可。A. sharing分享；B. exploring探索；C. managing管理；D. integrating合并。根据上文“most children his age”可知，与Tanmay已经取得成就形成对比，同龄的孩子还在探索他们的兴趣。 【31题详解】 考查名词。句意：当大多数同龄的孩子仍在探索他们的兴趣时，Tanmay已经从像IBM这样的顶级组织获得了认可。A. patent专利；B. preference偏好；C. recognition认可；D. resistance抵抗。根据下文“His remarkable intelligence made him a ___ voice in the tech world.”可知，Tanmay才智非凡，在科技界拥有话语权，表明他获得了来自这些组织的认可。 【32题详解】 考查形容词。句意：他非凡的才智使他成为科技界的一个主要声音。A. leading主要的；B. gentle温和的；C. accurate准确的；D. instant即时的。根据上文“His remarkable intelligence”可知，Tanmay的非凡才智让他成为科技界的一个主要声音。 【33题详解】 考查形容词。句意：更重要的是，他自我驱动的旅程产生了巨大的影响。A. well-prepared准备充分的；B. self-driven自我驱动的；C. interesting有趣的；D. distinct明显的。根据上文“Tanmay Bakshi, born in 2003 to Indian immigrant parents in Canada, developed programming (编程) skills from an early age.”可知，叙述的Tanmay从五岁开始就主动学习、探索和发展的过程可知，他的旅程体现了自我驱动的特点。 【34题详解】 考查动词。句意：它可以激励世界各地那些梦想通过创造力和科技来改变世界的年轻人。A. detect探测；B. inspire激励；C. represent代表；D. observe观察。根据上文“One year later, he created his first app”可知，Tanmay自幼展现出对编程的好奇，通过自学成功开发出应用程序，并与IBM公司合作，他的旅程具有激励年轻人的作用。 【35题详解】 考查名词。句意：它可以激励世界各地那些梦想通过创造力和科技来改变世界的年轻人。A. potential潜力；B. kindness善良；C. courage勇气；D. creativity创造力。根据上文“One year later, he created his first app”可知，Tanmay学习编程、开发应用程序、开展项目合作，他展现出了创造力，受他影响的是梦想通过创造力和科技来改变世界的年轻人。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） A 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。 This year’s Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Tu Youyou (co-winner), whose research led to the discovery of artemisinin. In 1967, she was among the first researchers chosen for the objective of discovering a new treatment ___36___ malaria. When she headed the project in 1969, she decided to find traditional ___37___ (botany) treatments for the disease, so her team examined over 2,000 old medical texts and evaluated 280,000 plants, from ___38___ they tested 380 distinct ancient Chinese medical treatments. Though Tu’s team tested dried wormwood leaves and tried the liquid obtained by ___39___ (boil) fresh wormwood, all their efforts were in vain. However, Tu didn’t acknowledge defeat and analysed the medical texts again, finding a new way ___40___ (treat) the wormwood. After failing over 190 times, the team finally succeeded in 1971. 【答案】36. for 37. botanical 38. which 39. boiling 40. to treat 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了屠呦呦带领团队为研发疟疾新疗法，从传统中医药中探索，历经多次失败后最终成功提取青蒿素的相关背景故事。 【36题详解】 考查介词。句意：1967年，她是为寻找疟疾新疗法这一目标而入选的首批研究人员之一。此处“treatment for+疾病”是固定搭配，表示“针对某种疾病的治疗方法”，设空处需要填入合适的介词搭配treatment的用法。 【37题详解】 考查形容词。句意：1969年她负责该项目时，决定寻找针对这种疾病的传统植物学疗法，因此她的团队查阅了2000多本古老的医学文献，评估了28万株植物，他们从中测试了380种不同的古代中医疗法。设空处修饰后面的名词treatments，用形容词botanical，作定语。 【38题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：1969年她负责该项目时，决定寻找针对这种疾病的传统植物学疗法，因此她的团队查阅了2000多本古老的医学文献，评估了28万株植物，他们从中测试了380种不同的古代中医疗法。此处为非限制性定语从句，先行词是280,000 plants，指物，且介词from提前，需要用关系代词which指代先行词引导从句。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：尽管屠呦呦的团队测试了干燥的艾草叶，也尝试了通过煮沸新鲜艾草获得的液体，但他们所有的努力都白费了。介词by后面需要接动名词形式作宾语，因此将括号内的动词boil变为动名词boiling。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：然而屠呦呦没有认输，她再次分析医学文献，找到了一种处理艾草的新方法。a way to do sth.表示“做某事的方法”，需要用不定式作后置定语修饰名词way。 B 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。 This moment in this not-too distant future, we ___41___ (live) in smart homes, which will transform our present daily routine. Initially, the electrical appliances will be controlled ___42___ (automatic) and all controls will respond to voice ___43___ (command). Furthermore, ___44___ instant some health problems are detected, an immediate warning ___45___ (send) to our cellphones, potentially saving our lives. Last but not least, smart homes will prevent serious damage from accidents, which will likely be caused by leaking water pipes or a short in the electrical wiring. In this sense, smart homes will enable us to live smart lives. 【答案】41. will be living 42. automatically 43. commands 44. the 45. will be sent 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了在不远的未来，智能家居将如何改变人们的日常生活，分别从电器智能控制、健康风险预警、安全事故防范三个方面说明了智能家居的功能与优势。 【41题详解】 考查动词的时态。句意：在这个并不遥远的未来，我们将生活在智能家居中，这会改变我们如今的日常生活。所填词作谓语，根据时间状语This moment in this not-too distant future可知，本句强调将来这段时期内人们持续处于的生活状态，应用将来进行时will be living。 【42题详解】 考查副词。句意：起初，家用电器将被自动控制，所有控制装置都将响应语音指令。所填词作状语修饰动词controlled，要将形容词automatic变成副词automatically。 【43题详解】 考查名词。句意：起初，家用电器将被自动控制，所有控制装置都将响应语音指令。此处表示泛指各类语音指令，command是可数名词，在没有不定冠词限定的情况下需要使用复数形式commands，作宾语。 【44题详解】 考查冠词。句意：此外，一旦检测到一些突发健康问题，就会向我们的手机发送即时预警，这有可能挽救我们的生命。the instant是固定搭配，可作连词引导时间状语从句，意为“一…… 就……”，要填the。 【45题详解】 考查动词的时态和语态。句意：此外，一旦检测到一些突发健康问题，就会向我们的手机发送即时预警，这有可能挽救我们的生命。the instant引导时间状语从句时满足主将从现的原则，所填词在主句中作谓语，要用一般将来时；主句主语an immediate warning与提示词send之间是被动关系，要用一般将来时的被动语态will be sent。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假如你是李华，上周你班就“是否应该禁止网络用语？”进行了一场辩论赛。你的朋友David对此很感兴趣，发来邮件想了解辩论赛的情况。 请你给他回一封邮件，内容包括：1．大家的观点及理由；2．你的看法。 参考词汇：Internet slang 网络用语；prohibit 禁止 注意：（1）词数80词左右，开头与结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数内； （2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear David, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear David, I’m glad to tell you about the debate held in our class last week on whether Internet slang should be prohibited. Some students support the ban. They argue that Internet slang is informal and may ruin our standard written Chinese. However, opponents hold that it enriches our language and helps us express ideas vividly. From my perspective, we should treat it wisely. We can use it in daily chats but avoid it in formal writing. We are supposed to protect the purity of our mother tongue. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生向朋友David介绍班级关于是否禁止网络用语的辩论赛，介绍双方观点理由并陈述个人看法。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 禁止：prohibit→ban 非正式的：informal→unofficial 保护：protect→preserve 避免：avoid→refrain from 2. 句式拓展 同义句替换 原句：I’m glad to tell you about the debate held in our class last week on whether Internet slang should be prohibited. 拓展句：I’m writing to share with you the debate which our class held last week about whether Internet slang should be prohibited. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I’m glad to tell you about the debate held in our class last week on whether Internet slang should be prohibited. (运用了过去分词作后置定语以及whether引导宾语从句) 【高分句型2】They argue that Internet slang is informal and may ruin our standard written Chinese. (运用了that引导宾语从句) 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。 Li Yue was a hardworking but quite shy student. She loved English and had always been at the top of her class in written exams, but speaking in front of others was her greatest fear. This year, to her own surprise, she had made it to the final of the school’s English speech competition. The topic was “The Power of Friendship”, which made her think immediately of Wang Lei. Li Yue had spent weeks preparing, writing, and rewriting her speech with the help of her best friend, Wang Lei. Wang Lei had always been her biggest supporter, encouraging her to step out of her comfort zone. He had practiced with her for countless hours, patiently listening and giving suggestions. Whenever Li Yue felt nervous or looked unsure, he would smile and say, “Believe in yourself — you’re fully prepared”, a sentence that rang loud in her heart like a steady drumbeat. Standing backstage, Li Yue’s heart was beating quickly and loudly. She could feel her hands getting sweaty. She looked through the curtain secretly and saw the audience, a sea of faces that seemed to go on forever. Then she saw her main competitor, Sun Qian, walking off the stage with a confident smile, and receiving loud applause (掌声). The sound felt like a wave of pressure crashing over her. Suddenly, Li Yue’s confidence disappeared. Her hands started to shake uncontrollably, and the words of her carefully prepared speech seemed to disappear from her mind, leaving behind a terrifying blank. “What if I forget everything? What if they laugh at me? What if I disappoint Wang Lei after all his help?” she thought, fear rising inside her. She took a deep breath, but it did little to calm her nerves. Just then, the host’s voice rang through the speakers, “And now, let’s welcome our next contestant, Li Yue!” 注意： （1）续写词数应为150个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Li Yue slowly walked onto the stage. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Taking a deep breath, Li Yue calmed down quickly. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Li Yue slowly walked onto the stage. She felt the bright spotlight shining directly into her eyes. The audience became completely quiet, all eyes focused on her. Just as her mind went blank, she suddenly noticed a familiar figure in the front row — it was Wang Lei, who gave her a warm, encouraging smile and a firm thumbs-up. At that moment, Wang Lei’s words echoed in her ears, “Believe in yourself — you are fully prepared.” Taking a deep breath, Li Yue calmed down quickly. She no longer focused on memorizing the speech word for word. Instead, she began speaking from her heart, sharing the story of her and Wang Lei. She talked about those late nights spent practicing together, the times Wang Lei patiently corrected her pronunciation, and the warmth she felt during moments of hesitation. Her voice grew steadier and more confident, and the words flowed naturally. When she finished, the hall exploded with applause. At that moment, Li Yue knew she not only overcame her fear but also proved that true friendship is the greatest power of all. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开。李悦害羞但勤奋，擅长英语笔试却害怕当众演讲。好友王磊一直支持鼓励她，陪她练习。比赛前李悦紧张不安，看到对手自信下台后，她信心全无，此时主持人宣布她上台。 【详解】1. 段落续写 ①由第一段句首内容“李悦慢慢地走上舞台。”可知，第一段可以描写李悦登台时的紧张状态，再通过描写前排王磊熟悉的身影、温暖的笑容和鼓励的手势，以及回响在耳边的鼓励话语，为她后续平复情绪埋下伏笔。 ②由第二段句首内容“深吸一口气，李悦很快平静下来。”可知，第二段可以描写李悦在朋友鼓励下调整心态的过程，再描写她说话时的状态变化和观众的热烈掌声，最终升华“友谊是最强大力量”的主旨。 2. 续写线索：慢慢地走上舞台——紧张—— 大脑空白—— 朋友鼓励—— 平复心态—— 赢得掌声—— 感悟 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①聚焦，专注于：focus on/concentrate on ②练习：practice/rehearse/train ③克服恐惧：overcome/conquer 情绪类 ①鼓励：encourage/inspire/motivate ②自信的：confident/self-assured/self-confident 【点睛】【高分句型1】Just as her mind went blank, she suddenly noticed a familiar figure in the front row — it was Wang Lei, who gave her a warm, encouraging smile and a firm thumbs-up. (运用了as引导的时间状语从句、who引导的定语从句) 【高分句型2】When she finished, the hall exploded with applause. (运用了When引导的时间状语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $