江苏连云港高级中学2026-2027学年第一学期10月学情检测高三英语试题

连云港高级中学高三年级月考二英语试题 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂 到答题卡上。 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。每段录音读两遍。 1.What does the woman advise the man to do? A.Join both clubs.B.Choose what he likes.C.Join the robotics club. 2.Where will the speakers probably go for vacation? A.A beach resort.B.A mountain cottage.C.A lake house. 3.What does the woman think of learning instruments? A.It requires natural talent. B.It takes great patience. C.It is great fun. 4.How will the speakers most likely go to the airport? A.Drive a car.B.Take the subway.C.Take a bus. 5.What mistake did the man make? A.He burned the onions. B.He didn't peel the onions. C.He didn't freeze the onions. 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，回答以下小题。 6.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A.Hotel guest and receptionist. B.Customer and restaurant server C.Passenger and flight attendant. 7.How much money could the woman receive back? A.$450.B.$270.C.$180. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8.Who is the man probably? A.An art critic.B.A journalist.C.An AI engineer. 9.Why is Emma's work so impressive? A.It was entirely created by a computer. B.It was painted in a classical watercolor style. C.It combined digital and hand-painted methods 10.What does Emma say about creativity? A.It comes from repeated trials. B.It requires advanced technology. C.It depends on the artist's intention. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 11.Why does the man feel dissatisfied about his present job? A.He can't see much career growth. B.He doesn't like the pressure. C.He may easily get fired. 12.What does the woman suggest the man do? A.Apply for more jobs. B.Negotiate for a promotion C.Explore internal opportunities. 13.What can be inferred about the man? A.He is unwilling to take risks. B.He has a narrow view of his options. C.He lacks professional qualifications. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 14.What is the speakers'primary challenge? A.Time management issues. B.Insufficient performer interest. C.Budget and resource distribution. 15.What solution do the speakers agree on? A.Raising additional funds. B.Reducing the lighting costs. C.Sacrificing some food options. 16.What will the woman do next? A.Meet the performers B.Revise the schedule. C.Adjust the program list 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17.What does the speaker mainly talk about? A.Changes in solar research. B.Advances in solar energy. C.The prospect of solar energy. 18.What has happened to solar cell efficiency? A.It's ready for commercial use. B.It has reached new records. C.It has nearly doubled. 19.What can the new liquid do? A.Clean solar panels.B.Store solar energy.C.Produce electricity 20.What is the experts'attitude towards the future of solar energy? A.Concerned.B.Critical.C.Optimistic. 2 第二部分阅读理解（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案. A Growing Faster and Better As farming technology grows increasingly smarter,robots are emerging to advance smart agriculture worldwide.Apart from GEAIR,a domestically-made model,many other innovative robots are under development globally.They operate continuously at a low cost,ensuring full and consistent area coverage. GEAIR GEAIR is the world's first robot capable of completing the entire crop breeding (process.It significantly accelerates and boosts the efficiency of hybrid breeding.Successful hybrid breeding relies on performing repeated cross-pollination (within a short window before flowers bloom.The team addressed key challenges like navigating foliage and detecting stigmas by training a model with 12,800 images.GEAIR achieves 85.1%accuracy in identifying target structures and completes pollination in just 15 seconds per flower. Vulcan This weeding robot adopts bright lights and a fast camera to capture clear images,making sure it spots and removes weeds accurately.It targets weeds without harming crops,using powerful,high-speed actuators for reliable results.Farmers can operate it easily from inside the cab()and make quick changes. TerraSentia TerraSentia is a fully automated robot that keeps track of crops during growth.It helps improve farmers'understanding of plant health and productivity throughout the season and enables farmers to breed crops with better drought resistance and stable production. Virgo Virgo is a tomato-harvesting robot.With sensors and cameras as its eyes,and an AI"brain",it can operate in large commercial greenhouses at any hour,detecting which tomatoes are ripe for picking.Its gentle arm picks tomatoes without injuring plants and poses no safety risk to nearby workers.The robot's fingers"are made from food-safe,easy-to-clean plastic 3 21.Why are speed and accuracy especially important for GEAIR? A.To lower overall costs. B.To ensure high-quality blooming. C.To achieve full coverage. D.To meet the pollination requirement. 22.Which robot is specifically described as self-operating? A.GEAIR B.Vulcan. C.TerraSentia. D.Virgo. 23.What shared feature do Virgo and Vulcan have? A.Gentle handling B.Reliable navigation. C.Smart appearance. D.Consistent performance. B Maggie Doyne is caring for and educating helpless children and orphans in rural Nepal.What started with a plot of land that she purchased with her babysitting money has become a global model for poverty relief and development through her nonprofit,BlinkNow Foundation. After high school,Doyne began her work after meeting a young girl in Surkhet,Nepal,whose life was ruined during the country's decades-long civil conflict.Today,Doyne cares for 93 children, addressing their immediate needs and supporting them for long-term growth and self-sufficiency. The organization also has a separate home for at-risk girls who have been victims of harm,human trafficking (and violence,a food and farming program that trains women and farmers,and a full-service medical clinic.Doyne and a team of 175 caregivers,teachers,and professionals work together to offer comprehensive services that address the roots of poverty. Her Kopila Valley School,once a small "bamboo shack )"has now served 1,000 students with state-of-the-art facilities,modern technology,and diverse course offerings.Students participate in gardening,farming,and conservation classes and are provided healthy meals to address poor nutrition. There is a daycare,as well as a readiness program called "Futures"to launch students toward college and job training programs. At a speaking engagement in Los Angeles,Doyne connected with a filmmaker who shared a passion for humanitarian causes and storytelling.He started documenting Doyne's work and life story. And the two began a journey together,professionally and personally.Now married,they raise their children in Nepal among their93 siblings(兄弟姊妹). Hope and action are ideas that Doyne made a reality two decades ago.And today,her message remains:"Keep doing what you can,no matter where you are.Keep showing up,keep loving,and keep going with your acts of kindness.It all matters." 4 24.Where did Doyne's early fund for charity land come from? A.Donations from a filmmaker. B.Income from school students. C.Earnings from her former job. D.Support from medical workers. 25.What inspired Doyne to start charity work in Nepal? A.A speech about global poverty relief. B.An encounter with a girl in Surkhet. C.A bamboo school built by local farmers D.A medical clinic for homeless children. 26.What is the"Futures"program designed for? A.Training local women in farming skills B.Offering medical treatment for poor girls. C.Building modern classrooms for rural children. D.Preparing teenagers for further study and career. 27.Which of the following can best descnibe Doyne's approach to poverty relief? A.Systematic and sustainable. B.All-sided and imaginary. C.Personalized and traditional. D.Accidental and immoral. C A popular musician posts a music video or an athlete shares a workout,and suddenly they seem like part of our lives.People like and share these posts,and over time,admiration can start to feel like friendship-people like to think they know celebrities.Psychology Today defines this phenomenon as a parasocial relationship(准社会关系)一aone-sided connection that exists only in the fan's mind. First identified in 1956 to describe television viewers feeling closely connected to on-screen figures,this behavior has existed for ages. Today,social platforms deepen this illusion by offering constant,seemingly real updates on the lives of public figures.However,what audiences actually see is a carefully selected version of reality,edited for perfection rather than truth.Despite this created closeness,young people frequently view celebrities as standards for success.This influence often unconsciously shapes everything from their self-image to their long-term career goals These relationships are not always harmful.For some,especially those who feel left out in society, seeing public figures with similar backgrounds can offer a sense of belonging.These connections can inspire confidence and make people feel less alone.In that sense,they can serve a real and meaningful purpose,offering comfort. The danger arises when the line between admiration and imagination disappears.The relationship becomes unhealthy when fans act as if they truly know a celebrity.They might take planned posts as personal messages and develop unrealistic expectations.Furthermore,these feelings now extend to artificial intelligence (AD).Chatbots acting like real friends can produce deep emotional responses, making it harder to tell real human connection from AI. Admiration itself is fine.Music,sports and entertainment have long connected communities,but that influence needs clear boundaries.Without them,simply watching a video is easily mistaken for close friendship,and carefully chosen content is mistaken for true connection.Parasocial relationships should remain what they are:distant and one-sided.In a digital age where everything is designed to feel personal,we must remember that it is not. 28.Why did the author mention the musician and the athlete in the first paragraph? A.To reveal the market value of stars'posts. B.To criticize celebrities'too-much-sharing C.To show an imagined familiarity with stars. D.To illustrate progressive fan-star connection. 29.How do digital bonds built on celebrity posts affect the youth? A.They shape youths'personal values.B.They make the youth perfectionists. C.They ease beauty standards for youths.D.They develop the youth's social skills. 30.Which of the following is an example of the "danger"in paragraph 4? A.Flooding friends'chats with celebrity updates. B.Using AI chatbots to solve academic challenges. C.Taking idols'livestream as private video calls D.Tracking a star's posts to monitor their traces. 31.What may be the best title for the text? A.Music and Sports:The Uniting Strength B.Posts and Responses:The Healing Circle C.Blessing or Disaster:The Booming Internet D.Stardom or Friendship:The Mistaken Closeness D You finish a meal,feel completely full,and then someone opens a box of dessert.A moment ago, your body seemed finished with food.Now,suddenly,dessert sounds possible.We usually think of hunger as the only thing that drives eating.In one sense,that's true.But modern life surrounds us with something that biology did not quite prepare us for:a constant stream of food cues-packaging, bakery windows,delivery photos... A recent study in Appetite studied why we may not be able to avoid overeating when faced with these food cues.For the study,90 university students rated their current hunger and the desirability of eleven foods and on this basis two foods of equal rating were selected.Halfway through the experiment, they were fed one of the two foods until they no longer wanted more of it.After the meal,participants rated once again and as a result,they rated the food they ate as less desirable and the food showed "devaluation".So far,this sounds like common sense:If you eat enough potato chips,the chips should become less tempting.If you eat enough brownies,brownies should lose some of their magic.The study confirmed that people themselves reported experiencing this. However,when researchers recorded students'reward positivity signal in their brain,the results told a different story.The early brain signal did not shrink when participants saw images of the food they had just stuffed themselves with.The mind can "know"that a food is no longer worth pursuing,but a fast and automatic part of the brain still reacts to its cue as though it carries reward. This study helps explain one of the most fiustrating aspects of eating.Overeating is not always a simple failure of willpower.It may begin earlier than that,in the split second when a food cue grabs the brain before deliberate control has had time to catch up.This suggests that self-control may not begin by erasing temptation ()but by overriding it.The first wave of evaluation may still arrive,but later processes can still step in and say no.Seen this way,self-control is not the absence of desire.It is the ability to outlast a signal that the brain continues to generate. 32.What is the modern challenge of eating? A.Wide availability of food.B.Intense biological hunger. C.Mounting emotional pressure.D.Frequent exposure to food signals. 33.What does the underlined word "devaluation"in paragraph 2 refer to? A.A drop in its market price.B.A growing attraction to people C.A decline in its original appeal.D.A reduction in its daily supply. 34.What is the purpose of paragraph 3? A.To question the study's findings B.To introduce a new food experiment. C.To explain the reason behind hunger.D.To reveal the mind-brain contradiction. 35.What can we leam about self-control from the last paragraph? A.It results from the first food evaluation.B.It develops through repeated practice. C.It involves acting against lasting urges.D.It requires getting rid of desire for food. 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。 An educated person understands that education is a lifelong journey,not a destination.Being truly educated means more than just having academic qualifications.36 Such individuals are literate, culturally aware,well-informed,and composed in their demeanor. First,staying informed about the world is crucial.An educated person follows daily news from a variety of reliable sources at regional,national,and international levels.Reading multiple publications, such as The Guardian or Le Monde,helps provide a balanced view.37 However,you must always stay critical and not take everything at face value,noticing the biases in different reports. Beyond current affairs,a truly educated person actively appreciates culture.38 Immersing yourself in classic and contemporary literature fosters empathy by portraying diverse human experiences. Reading foundational philosophy provides tools to ponder morality and free will.Exploring diverse films,reading criticism,and listening to various musical genres (all contribute to a rich,cultured perspective.Taking notes while engaging with these works helps you absorb key ideas 39 An educated person listens carefully,contributes selectively,and does not dominate conversations.Humility is key -avoiding bragging (shows genuine respect for others.When you don't understand something,asking questions demonstrates a willingness to learn.A calm and level-headed demeanor is also a hallmark,instead of reacting with anger,an educated person responds calmly and seeks to resolve issues constructively. Ultimately,becoming educated is not about showing off what you know,but about demonstrating a continuous willingness to learn.These habits require consistent effort and genuine curiosity. 40 8 A.Listening to news radio is also valuable. B.Besides that,seeking is an important character C.The truly educated person knows learning never ends D.It involves actively and consistently broadening your mind E.Equally important is the ability to engage with others thoughtfully. F.This does not mean that you need to agree with everything you hear. G.Visiting museums and studying art pieces help develop visual literacy. 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。 For nearly ten years,Lara worked in the circus as a costume maker.She had been living in 41 spaces,usually a van )Then animal welfare rules 42 the entertainment industry gradually.Instead of losing heart,she chose to build something new on her van. She had no building experience.As she 43 it in an interview,she began with "a drill from a supermarket".Still,she was 44.With research,help from handy friends,and the 45 to learn,she started building her own hand-built tiny home."It was challenging,but really fun,"she says about the 46.Today,that decision has transformed Lara's life.She not only lives in the home she built herself,but also 47 a new path as an interior designer 48,the entire hand-built tiny home cost just around $16,143 from start to finish,thanks to her own free 49 and the extensive use of recycled materials. Her home 50 mainly on solar panels but can connect to mains electricity when needed. Built-in seating 51 as storage,a smart choice in such a small space.With such design, everything Lara needs 52 the space.Surrounded by colorful fabrics,the design reflects her costume-making 53 Warm,simple,and full of 54,her hand-built tiny home stands as proof that courage and creativity can reshape a life- even when it begins with nothing more than a basic drill and a(n) 55 idea. 41.A.green B.tight C.open D.private 42.A.suspended B.promoted C.combined D.declared 43.A.saw B.made C.put D.set 9 44.A.frightened B.determined C.astonished D.relieved 45.A.reason B.permission C.strategy D.willingness 46.A.process B.concept C.advantage D.style 47.A.refused B.uncovered C.imagined D.listed 48.A.Officially B.Typically C.Remarkably D.Subsequently 49.A.research B.test C.time D.labor 50.A.1ns B.moves C.cracks D.recovers 51.A.benefits B.doubles C.weakens D.arises 52.A.conflicts with B.fades from C.takes up D.fits into 53.A.background B.conclusion C.ambition D.success 54.A.voice B.sorrow C.heart D.dust 55.A.amusing B.touching C.emerging D.daring 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。 Little remains of the original edition of Yongle Dadian,an encyclopedia completed in 1408 after 56 (authorize)by Emperor Yongle during the Ming Dynasty.From 57 is left of the handwritten tome(),it is not difficult to imagine just how impressive it was.It not only charts the emperor's ambitions,but acts as a 58 (refer)work for culture and knowledge in China.Though generally referred to as 59 "encyclopedia"in the English-speaking world,Yongle Dadian is distinct from modern encyclopedias that provide summarized introductions.It is known as leishu ("category book"),60 lengthy citations or entire works,rather than excerpts,are categorized based on themes and the pronunciation of key words.More than 600 leishu works 61 (write) in ancient China,the oldest of them dating to the 3rd century. In imperial times,Yongle Dadian was meant 62(read)only by emperors.In 1403, 63 (win)a civil war and seized the throne from his nephew,Zhu Di appointed Xie Jin,chief of the cabinet,to compile the encyclopedia 64 an attempt to calm intellectuals and academics. Xie handed in a draft,but the emperor was not satisfied because he thought it mainly focused on ancient classics and was not 65 (include)enough.Yao Guangxiao,a monk and a political adviser to Zhu Di,took over the job as editor-in-chief.For the Chinese,it embodies the brilliance and cultural resilience of Chinese civilization. 10 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你校英语报计划在高三年级的走廊布置一面“高三加油墙”(Go for! Wall)，供同学们张贴励志便签、分享学习心得以及互相留言鼓励。请你给英语报负责人Kacey 写一封邮件，内容包括 (1)提出你对“加油墙”的管理建议（至少两条）； (2)说明理由。 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。 Dear Kacey, Yours, Li Hua 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两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 I was an arrogant (high school boy full of blind self-confidence,firmly believing that I was more capable than all my classmates at managing group tasks.When our teacher formally announced that our school would hold a lively campus charity fair to raise money for poor children in remote villages,I volunteered without hesitation to take charge of the second-hand book stall.I also actively persuaded nearly ten warm-hearted classmates to donate their unused books to support my booth. My thoughtful classmate Lina had kindly reminded me in advance to classify different kinds of books,mark clear and reasonable prices,and design simple promotional posters to attract visitors. However,I rudely turned down her sincere advice and even laughed openly at her for being overly cautious.I gathered large piles of various books,including interesting storybooks,popular magazines and practical exam reference books.Without any careful arrangement,I stuffed these mixed books randomly into several rough cardboard boxes. 11 On the official day of the charity fair,while other groups devoted plenty of time and energy to decorating their stalls with colorful ribbons and beautiful handwritten signs,I did almost no preparation at all.I just laid all my books in a total mess on the table and wandered around the campus casually, fimmly convinced that high-quality books alone would naturally draw a large number of buyers. As noon slowly rolled around,all the neighboring stalls were packed with busy and energetic students.In sharp contrast,almost no one stopped or spared a glance at my book booth.Worse still, several reference books accidentally slipped off the table and got badly stained by the fruit juice spilled by passing students. Standing alone beside my cold booth,I watched Lina's handmade toy stall become extremely popular and listened to their cheerful and merry laughter.Strong regret and great embarrassment wrapped me tightly.I fully realized that my stupid arrogance and laziness had wasted my classmates' kind donations.Just as I sank into deep self-blame and despair,Lina finished her temporary work and walked straight towards me. 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。 Seeing my depression,Lina didn't mention my previous rudeness but proposed a plan When the charity fair drew to an end,our book stall unexpectedly topped the donation list. 12 2026-2027学年第一学期10月学情检测 高三英语试题答案 1-5CBBAC 6-10ACBCC 11-15ACBCC 16-20ABBBC 21. D C A 24-27 CBDA 28-31 CA CD 32-35 DCDC 36-40 D A G E C 41. B A C B D 46. A B C D A 51. B D A C D 56. being authorized 57. what 58. reference 59. an 60. where 61. were written 62. to be read 63. having won 64. in 65. inclusive Dear Kacey, I’m glad to hear that our grade is going to set up a “Go for It!” Wall. Here are my suggestions. First, I suggest updating the wall every two weeks with a new theme. This can keep the wall fresh and attract more students to participate regularly. Second, we could set up a small suggestion box, where students can secretly recommend what they want to see next. This encourages shy students to share their ideas without feeling pressured. I believe these ideas will make the wall more engaging. I’d be happy to help with the setup if needed. Yours, Li Hua Seeing my depression, Lina didn’t mention my previous rudeness but proposed a plan. Eager to make amends, I nodded gratefully and we set it in motion. Our forces joined, we split the messy pile into three categories: fairy tales, novels, and review materials. Lina set about creating eye-catching price tags with colorful pens, whereas I humbly borrowed long, elegant ribbons to decorate our table. Knowing students hunted for cheap books, we wiped the juice-stained copies clean and shouted warm promotions. Gradually, as a steady stream of curious buyers gathered, my face flushed with profound guilt for mocking her careful suggestions before. When the charity fair drew to an end, our book stall unexpectedly topped the donation list. To our immense thrill, the collected cash far exceeded our expectations. The heavy donation box in my hands, I turned to Lina with red-rimmed eyes. Not only did I formally apologize for my unbearable arrogance, but I also thanked her for saving the day. She accepted it softly, a forgiving smile washing away my lingering guilt. Ultimately, this unforgettable experience engraved a priceless truth in my mind: true success is rooted in collaboration rather than blind pride. From then on, I swallowed my ego, always ready to embrace others’ valuable advice. 【答案】21. D 22. C 23. A 【导语】本文介绍四款用于智慧农业的农业机器人GEAIR、Vulcan、TerraSentia、Virgo，分别讲解各自功能：育种授粉、除草、监测作物生长、番茄采摘，展现农业科技的发展。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据GEAIR部分“Successful hybrid breeding relies on performing repeated cross-pollination (授粉) within a short window before flowers bloom.(成功的杂交育种依赖于在花朵绽放前短暂的时间窗口内完成反复异花授粉。)”可知，GEAIR需要速度与准确度是为了满足授粉的时间窗口要求。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据TerraSentia部分“TerraSentia is a fully automated robot that keeps track of crops during growth.(TerraSentia是一款全自动机器人，可以追踪作物生长全过程。)”可知，其fully automated对应self‑operating (自主运行)。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据Vulcan部分“It targets weeds without harming crops, using powerful, high-speed actuators for reliable results.(它专门针对杂草，而不会伤害作物，利用强大的高速执行器确保效果可靠。)”以及Virgo部分“Its gentle arm picks tomatoes without injuring plants and poses no safety risk to nearby workers.(它那轻柔的机械臂在采摘番茄时不会伤害植株，也不会对附近的工作人员构成安全威胁。)”可知，二者共同点是作业时轻柔，不伤害作物。 B 24-27 CBDA 【导语】本文是一篇人物记叙文，讲述了 Maggie Doyne 在尼泊尔农村创办公益组织 BlinkNow Foundation，从一块土地起步，逐步建成涵盖儿童照料、教育、医疗、农业培训的综合扶贫体系，探索可持续发展模式的人道主义事迹。 【24 题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段 “What started with a plot of land that she purchased with her babysitting money” 可知，Doyne 最初购置慈善用地的资金来自她做保姆的收入，即她之前工作的劳动报酬。故选 C。 【25 题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段 “After high school, Doyne began her work after meeting a young girl in Surkhet, Nepal, whose life was ruined during the country’s decades-long civil conflict.” 可知，在尼泊尔苏里凯遇到一位因内战人生被毁的女孩，是 Doyne 在当地开启慈善事业的直接契机。故选 B。 【26 题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段 “a readiness program called ‘Futures’ to launch students toward college and job training programs” 可知，“未来” 项目旨在帮助学生为大学升学和职业培训做好准备，即为青少年的深造与就业发展铺路。故选 D。 【27 题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，Doyne 的公益项目覆盖儿童救助、基础教育、医疗服务、女性农业培训等多个维度，从根源上破解贫困问题，同时注重培养长期自给自足能力，可见其扶贫模式是系统性且可持续的。故选 A。 【答案】28. C 29. A 30. C 31. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了社交媒体时代准社会关系的现象，即粉丝对名人的单向情感依恋常被误认为真实友谊，这种错觉可能带来风险，需保持界限。 【28题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“A popular musician posts a music video or an athlete shares a workout, and suddenly they seem like part of our lives. People like and share these posts, and over time, admiration can start to feel like friendship — people like to think they know celebrities. (一位受欢迎的音乐家发布音乐视频或运动员分享健身日常，突然间他们似乎成了我们生活的一部分。人们喜欢并分享这些帖子，随着时间的推移，崇拜开始感觉像友谊——人们喜欢认为他们了解名人。)”可知，作者提到音乐家和运动员是为了展示人们与名人之间一种想象出来的熟悉感。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Despite this created closeness, young people frequently view celebrities as standards for success. This influence often unconsciously shapes everything from their self-image to their long-term career goals. (尽管这种被刻意营造出来的亲近感，年轻人经常将名人视为成功的标准。这种影响常常在不知不觉中塑造了一切，从他们的自我形象到他们的长期职业目标。)”可知，建立在名人帖子上的数字纽带塑造了年轻人的个人价值观。 【30题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“The danger arises when the line between admiration and imagination disappears. The relationship becomes unhealthy when fans act as if they truly know a celebrity. They might take planned posts as personal messages and develop unrealistic expectations. (当崇拜和想象之间的界限消失时，危险就出现了。当粉丝表现得好像他们真的了解名人时，这种关系就变得不健康了。他们可能会把计划好的帖子当作私人信息，并产生不切实际的期望。)”可知，“将偶像的直播当作私人视频通话”正是将计划好的内容误认为私人信息、产生不切实际期望的危险例子。 【31题详解】 主旨大意题。根据全文内容，尤其是第一段“People like and share these posts, and over time, admiration can start to feel like friendship — people like to think they know celebrities. (人们喜欢并分享这些帖子，随着时间的推移，崇拜开始感觉像是友谊——人们喜欢认为自己了解名人。)”以及最后一段“Parasocial relationships should remain what they are: distant and one-sided. In a digital age where everything is designed to feel personal, we must remember that it is not. (准社会关系应该保持原样：有距离的和单向的。在一个一切都被设计得让人感觉很私人的数字时代，我们必须记住，事实并非如此。)”可知，文章主要探讨了人们容易将名人的单向展示误认为真实亲密关系的现象，因此最佳标题是“Stardom or Friendship: The Mistaken Closeness (明星光环还是真实友谊：被误解的亲近感)”。 【答案】32. D 33. C 34. D 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了现代环境中频繁的食物线索会触发大脑自动奖赏信号，导致人们难以抗拒诱惑而过度进食，说明自控是抑制而非消除欲望。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“But modern life surrounds us with something that biology did not quite prepare us for: a constant stream of food cues — packaging, bakery windows, delivery photos… (但现代生活中充斥着人类生理机制尚未完全适应的事物：源源不断的食物线索——包装、面包店橱窗、外卖照片……)”可知，现代饮食的挑战是频繁接触食物信号。 【33题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段“After the meal, participants rated once again and as a result, they rated the food they ate as less desirable and the food showed “devaluation”. So far, this sounds like common sense: If you eat enough potato chips, the chips should become less tempting. If you eat enough brownies, brownies should lose some of their magic. (饭后，参与者再次评分，结果，他们认为他们吃的食物没那么有吸引力，食物显示出devaluation。到目前为止，这听起来像是常识：如果你吃了足够的薯片，薯片应该会变得不那么诱人。如果你吃了足够的布朗尼，布朗尼应该会失去一些魔力。)”可知，devaluation指的是食物变得不那么诱人，食物原有吸引力的下降。 【34题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“However, when researchers recorded students’ reward positivity signal in their brain, the results told a different story. The early brain signal did not shrink when participants saw images of the food they had just stuffed themselves with. The mind can “know” that a food is no longer worth pursuing, but a fast and automatic part of the brain still reacts to its cue as though it carries reward. (然而，当研究人员记录学生大脑中的奖励积极信号时，结果却有所不同。当参与者看到他们刚刚塞满自己的食物的图像时，早期的大脑信号并没有缩小。大脑可以“知道”一种食物不再值得追求，但大脑的一个快速而自动的部分仍然会对它的提示做出反应，就像它带来了奖励一样。)”可知，第三段旨在揭示大脑自动反应与主观认知之间的矛盾。 【35题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“This suggests that self-control may not begin by erasing temptation (诱惑), but by overriding it. The first wave of evaluation may still arrive, but later processes can still step in and say no. Seen this way, self-control is not the absence of desire. It is the ability to outlast a signal that the brain continues to generate. (这表明，自控可能不是从消除诱惑开始，而是通过克服诱惑来实现。第一波评价可能仍会到来，但稍后的过程仍能介入并说“不”。这样看来，自控不是没有欲望。它是超越大脑持续产生的信号的能力。)”可知，自控涉及在持久的冲动面前采取行动予以抵制。 【答案】36. D 37. A 38. G 39. E 40. C 【解析】 【导语】本文围绕“真正的教育是终身旅程而非终点”这一核心展开，从关注时事资讯、主动感知多元文化、妥善处理人际互动等维度，清晰阐释了受过良好教育的群体所需具备的核心特质。 【36题详解】 根据上文“Being truly educated means more than just having academic qualifications.(真正的受过教育远不止拥有学历)”可知，此处需要衔接说明真正的教育究竟指向何种实际行动，再结合后文“Such individuals are literate, culturally aware, well-informed, and composed in their demeanor.(这类人有学识、有文化认知、见闻广博且举止沉稳)”的群体特质描述，D选项“It involves actively and consistently broadening your mind.(它涉及主动且持续地拓宽你的视野)”既承接了前文对“教育不止于学历”的延伸解释，也精准引出了后文对这类特质群体的具象刻画。 【37题详解】 根据上文“An educated person follows daily news from a variety of reliable sources at regional, national, and international levels. Reading multiple publications, such as The Guardian or Le Monde, helps provide a balanced view.(受过教育的人从区域、国家、国际层面的各类可靠来源跟进日常新闻。阅读《卫报》《世界报》等多类刊物有助于形成平衡的视角)”可知，此处是围绕“通过多元渠道获取资讯”这一主题展开补充，A选项“Listening to news radio is also valuable.(收听新闻广播同样很有价值)”顺承前文的多元资讯获取渠道，进一步丰富了获取信息的合理路径。 【38题详解】 根据上文“Beyond current affairs, a truly educated person actively appreciates culture.(除了时事之外，真正受过教育的人会主动去感知文化)”和下文“Immersing yourself in classic and contemporary literature fosters empathy by portraying diverse human experiences.(沉浸在经典与当代文学中，能通过刻画多样的人类体验培养共情能力)”可知，此处需要填入属于文化体验范畴的合理行为，G选项“Visiting museums and studying art pieces help develop visual literacy.(参观博物馆、研习艺术作品有助于培养视觉素养)”属于文化感知的典型方式，完美承接前后文的文化主题内容。 【39题详解】 根据后文“An educated person listens carefully, contributes selectively, and does not dominate conversations. Humility is key — avoiding bragging (吹嘘) shows genuine respect for others.(受过教育的人会认真倾听、有选择地表达内容，不会主导对话。谦逊是核心——避免吹嘘才能展现对他人的真正尊重)”可知，本段核心围绕人际互动中的行为特质展开，E选项“Equally important is the ability to engage with others thoughtfully.(同等重要的是周全地与他人互动的能力)”作为段首主旨句，精准统领了整段关于人际相处准则的相关论述。 【40题详解】 根据前文“Ultimately, becoming educated is not about showing off what you know, but about demonstrating a continuous willingness to learn. These habits require consistent effort and genuine curiosity.(归根结底，变得有教养不是为了炫耀你所知道的东西，而是展现出持续学习的意愿。这些习惯需要始终如一的努力和真正的好奇心)”可知，此处作为全文收尾句，需要呼应开篇“An educated person understands that education is a lifelong journey, not a destination.(受过教育的人明白，教育是一个终身的旅程，而不是目的地)”提出的“教育是终身旅程”的核心主旨，C选项“The truly educated person knows learning never ends.(真正受过教育的人明白学习永远不会结束)”完美收束全文，与开篇的核心立意形成首尾呼应。 【答案】41. B 42. A 43. C 44. B 45. D 46. A 47. B 48. C 49. D 50. A 51. B 52. D 53. A 54. C 55. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述了曾在马戏团做服装制作师的 Lara，受行业规则变化影响，凭借勇气与学习的决心，从零动手改造面包车打造出低成本微型小屋，还由此开启室内设计师新职业的故事。 【41题详解】 考查形容词。句意：她一直生活在狭窄的空间里，通常是一辆面包车。A. green绿色的；B. tight狭窄的；C. open开放的；D. private私人的。根据后文“usually a van”可知，面包车空间狭小，可推测她一直生活在狭窄的空间里。 【42题详解】 考查动词。句意：随后，动物福利相关规定逐步让娱乐行业陷入停滞。A. suspended暂停；B. promoted促进；C. combined结合；D. declared宣布。根据后文“Instead of losing heart, she chose to build something new on her van.”可知，Lara原本的生活状态发生改变，需要做出新的选择，所以是动物福利规则暂停了娱乐行业的相关运营。 【43题详解】 考查动词。句意：正如她在一次采访中所说，她是从“一把从超市买来的电钻”开始的。A. saw看见；B. made制作；C. put说、表达；D. set设置。根据后文“it in an interview”可知，此处指她在采访中表述自己的经历，put it表示“表达、说”。 【44题详解】 考查形容词。句意：尽管如此，她还是下定决心。A. frightened害怕的；B. determined坚定的；C. astonished惊讶的；D. relieved放心的。根据前文“She had no building experience.”和后文“With research, help from handy friends, and the ____ to learn, she started building her own hand-built tiny home.”可知，她毫无经验却仍决定开始建造，说明是下定决心要做这件事。 【45题详解】 考查名词。句意：通过研究、手巧朋友的帮助和学习的意愿，她开始建造自己亲手搭建的袖珍房屋。A. reason原因；B. permission许可；C. strategy策略；D. willingness意愿。根据前文“Still, she was ____. With research”可知，她没有经验但却下定决心要建造自己的房屋，说明她愿意去学习。 【46题详解】 考查名词。句意：“这很有挑战性，但也真的很有趣，”她谈到这个建造过程时说。A. process过程；B. concept概念；C. advantage优势；D. style风格。根据前文“It was challenging, but really fun”可知，提到了她亲手搭建的袖珍房屋，可推理出此处说的是她对整个建造经历的评价。 【47题详解】 考查动词。句意：她不仅住在自己建造的房子里，还找到了一条作为室内设计师的新道路。A. refused拒绝；B. uncovered发现；找到；C. imagined想象；D. listed列出。根据后文“a new path as an interior designer.”可知，是她找到了室内设计师这条新道路。 【48题详解】 考查副词。句意：令人惊叹的是，这座纯手工建造的袖珍房屋从头到尾只花了大约16,143美元，这多亏了她自己的免费劳动和对回收材料的大量使用。A. Officially官方地；B. Typically典型地；C. Remarkably惊人地；D. Subsequently随后。根据后文“the entire hand-built tiny home cost just around $16,143 from start to finish”可知，这座房子成本非常低，所以是令人惊叹的。 【49题详解】 考查名词。句意：同上。A. research研究；B. test测试；C. time时间；D. labor劳动。根据前文“She not only lives in the home she built herself,”可知房屋是她自己建造的，所以房屋成本低是因为她自己的免费劳动。 【50题详解】 考查动词。句意：她的家主要依靠太阳能电池板供电，但需要时也可以连接市政电网。A. runs运行；B. moves移动；C. cracks破裂；D. recovers恢复。根据后文“mainly on solar panels but can connect to mains electricity when needed”可知，她的家主要依靠太阳能电池板供电。 【51题详解】 考查动词。句意：内置座椅兼作储物空间，这在如此狭小的空间里是一个聪明的选择。A. benefits受益；B. doubles兼任、使加倍；C. weakens削弱；D. arises出现。根据后文“as storage, a smart choice in such a small space”可知内置座椅同时还作为储物空间使用，doubles as表示“兼任、兼作”。 【52题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：有了这样的设计，Lara所需的一切都能容纳在这个空间里。A. conflicts with冲突；B. fades from从……中消失；C. takes up占据；D. fits into容纳、适应。根据前文“Built-in seating ____ as storage, a smart choice in such a small space. With such design”可知这样的设计很明智，说明Lara所需的一切都能容纳在这个空间里。 【53题详解】 考查名词。句意：周围环绕着五彩缤纷的织物，这个设计反映了她的服装制作背景。A. background背景；B. conclusion结论；C. ambition抱负；D. success成功。根据文章第一句“For nearly ten years, Lara worked in the circus as a costume maker.”和前文“Surrounded by colorful fabrics”可知，这一设计体现了她的服装制作背景。 【54题详解】 考查名词。句意：这座亲手搭建的迷你小屋温暖质朴、饱含心意。它印证了勇气与创造力能够重塑人生 —— 即便一切的开端，不过是一把普通电钻和一个大胆的想法。A. voice声音；B. sorrow悲伤；C. heart心意、真心；D. dust灰尘。根据后文“her hand-built tiny home stands as proof that courage and creativity can reshape a life”可知，提到了亲手搭建的迷你小屋，还提到了勇气与创造力能够重塑人生，说明Lara用心建造了这个家，房子饱含她的心意。 【55题详解】 考查形容词。句意：同上。A. amusing有趣的；B. touching感人的；C. emerging新兴的；D. daring大胆的。根据第二段第一句“She had no building experience.”和前文“her hand-built tiny home stands as proof that courage and creativity can reshape a life”可知，她没有建造房屋的经验，却用勇气与创造力重塑人生，说明这是一个大胆的想法。 【答案】56. being authorized 57. what 58. reference 59. an 60. where 61. were written 62. to be read 63. having won 64. in 65. inclusive 【解析】 【导语】文章介绍了明代《永乐大典》的编纂背景、体例特点及其作为中华文化瑰宝的重要价值。 【56题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：原版《永乐大典》留存下来的已经寥寥无几，这部百科全书是明代永乐皇帝授权后，于1408年编纂完成的。此处作介词宾语，authorize(授权)用动名词形式，且与其逻辑主语Yongle Dadian之间是被动关系，应用动名词的被动形式being authorized。 【57题详解】 考查宾语从句。句意：从残存的手写典籍之中，不难想象这部书当年何等恢弘壮丽。此处引导宾语从句，从句缺少主语，表示“残存的事物”，应用连接代词what引导该从句。 【58题详解】 考查名词。句意：它不仅映照帝王的抱负，也是中国文化知识的参考典籍。提示词refer(参考)在句中修饰名词work，应用名词形式reference作定语，构成名词词组reference work，意为“参考典籍”；名词作定语表类别。 【59题详解】 考查冠词。句意：尽管在英语世界中，它一般被称作一部“百科全书”，但《永乐大典》和提供摘要式介绍的现代百科全书并不一样。encyclopedia为可数名词单数，此处表示“一部百科全书”，泛指，且encyclopedia发音以元音音素开头，应用不定冠词an。 【60题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：它被称为类书，在类书当中，完整引文甚至整部典籍会根据主题和关键词的读音进行分类，而不是摘录片段。此处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词为leishu，关系词将其代入在从句中作地点状语，是抽象地点，应用关系副词where引导该从句。 【61题详解】 考查时态语态和主谓一致。句意：中国古代有六百多部类书，最早的可以追溯到公元3世纪。提示词write(编写)是谓语动词，与主语works之间是被动关系；讲述古代的事情，应用一般过去时的被动语态；主语为复数，谓语用复数形式were written。 【62题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在封建王朝，《永乐大典》仅供皇帝阅读。be meant to do为固定搭配，意为“目的是，理应”；且read(阅读)与其逻辑主语Yongle Dadian之间是被动关系，应用不定式的被动形式to be read，作主语补足语。 【63题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：1403年，朱棣打赢内战，从侄子手中夺取皇位之后，任命内阁首辅解缙编纂这部典籍，以此安抚文人学士。此处作时间状语，win(赢得)用非谓语形式，与其逻辑主语Zhu Di之间是主动关系，且动作发生在seized之前，应用现在分词的完成式having won表主动和完成。 【64题详解】 考查介词。句意：1403年，朱棣打赢内战，从侄子手中夺取皇位之后，任命内阁首辅解缙编纂这部典籍，以此安抚文人学士。in an attempt to do为固定搭配，意为“试图，力求”。 【65题详解】 考查形容词。句意：解缙上交了初稿，但是皇帝并不满意，认为它主要聚焦古代经典，内容不够包罗万象。系动词was后用形容词作表语，提示词include(包括)的形容词形式是inclusive，意为“包罗广泛的，内容全面的”。 【答案】参考范文： Dear Kacey, I’m glad to hear that our grade is going to set up a “Go for It!” Wall. Here are my suggestions. First, I suggest updating the wall every two weeks with a new theme. This can keep the wall fresh and attract more students to participate regularly. Second, we could set up a small suggestion box, where students can secretly recommend what they want to see next. This encourages shy students to share their ideas without feeling pressured. I believe these ideas will make the wall more engaging. I’d be happy to help with the setup if needed. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生给英语报负责人Kacey写一封邮件，提出自己对“加油墙”的管理建议，并说明理由。 【详解】1.词汇积累 更新：update → renovate 定期：regularly → on a regular basis 设立：set up → establish 有吸引力的：engaging → appealing 2.句式拓展 合并句子 原句：First, I suggest updating the wall every two weeks with a new theme. This can keep the wall fresh and attract more students to participate regularly. 拓展句：First, I suggest updating the wall every two weeks with a new theme, which can keep the wall fresh and attract more students to participate regularly. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Second, we could set up a small suggestion box, where students can secretly recommend what they want to see next. (运用了where引导的非限制性定语从句，what引导的宾语从句) 【高分句型2】I’d be happy to help with the setup if needed. (运用了if引导条件状语从句的省略) 读后续写 【答案】One Possible Version Seeing my depression, Lina didn’t mention my previous rudeness but proposed a plan. Eager to make amends, I nodded gratefully and we set it in motion. Our forces joined, we split the messy pile into three categories: fairy tales, novels, and review materials. Lina set about creating eye-catching price tags with colorful pens, whereas I humbly borrowed long, elegant ribbons to decorate our table. Knowing students hunted for cheap books, we wiped the juice-stained copies clean and shouted warm promotions. Gradually, as a steady stream of curious buyers gathered, my face flushed with profound guilt for mocking her careful suggestions before. When the charity fair drew to an end, our book stall unexpectedly topped the donation list. To our immense thrill, the collected cash far exceeded our expectations. The heavy donation box in my hands, I turned to Lina with red-rimmed eyes. Not only did I formally apologize for my unbearable arrogance, but I also thanked her for saving the day. She accepted it softly, a forgiving smile washing away my lingering guilt. Ultimately, this unforgettable experience engraved a priceless truth in my mind: true success is rooted in collaboration rather than blind pride. From then on, I swallowed my ego, always ready to embrace others’ valuable advice. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述了一个傲慢的高中男生在负责校园慈善义卖二手书摊时，因盲目自信、拒绝同学建议而导致书摊无人问津，后在同学Lina的帮助下重新整理并大获成功，从而领悟到合作与谦逊重要性的故事。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容可知，本段可描写Lina主动提出帮助计划，作者感激地接受，两人合作整理书籍、制作标签、装饰摊位并热情推销，书摊逐渐吸引顾客，作者内心充满愧疚。 ②由第二段首句内容可知，本段可描写义卖结束时书摊捐款额意外位居榜首，作者向Lina真诚道歉并感谢她的宽容，这次经历让作者深刻认识到真正的成功源于合作而非盲目的骄傲，从此学会接纳他人建议。 2. 续写线索：陷入沮丧——Lina主动帮助——合作整理与推销——书摊大获成功——真诚道歉与感谢——领悟合作真谛 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①寻找：hunt for/seek for ②道歉：apologize/make an apology 情绪类 ①愧疚：guilt/remorse ②宽容的：forgiving/tolerant 【点睛】【高分句型1】Gradually, as a steady stream of curious buyers gathered, my face flushed with profound guilt for mocking her careful suggestions before. (运用了as引导的状语从句) 【高分句型2】Not only did I formally apologize for my unbearable arrogance, but I also thanked her for saving the day. (运用了Not only置于句首，句子使用部分倒装结构) 听力答案 1-5CBBAC 6-10ACBCC 11-15ACBCC 16-20ABBBC 1. What does the woman advise the man to do? A. Join both clubs. B. Choose what he likes. C. Join the robotics club. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: I can’t decide between the robotics club and the debate team. W: Well, you’re more of a hands-on builder than a speaker, aren’t you? I’d say go with what suits your natural strengths. 2. Where will the speakers probably go for vacation? A. A beach resort. B. A mountain cottage. C. A lake house. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: I’ve been looking forward to our beach getaway all month, but the weather forecast says thunderstorms from Friday through Sunday. M: What about the mountain cabin we stayed in last spring? I could make a call and see if it’s available. W: That’s brilliant. The kids love the hiking trails there. 3. What does the woman think of learning instruments? A. It requires natural talent. B. It takes great patience. C. It is great fun. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: I’ve been practicing the guitar for three months now, but my fingers still feel clumsy on the strings. W: Three months is nothing. I’d played the piano for six years before I felt truly comfortable. M: Six years? That’s discouraging. 4. How will the speakers most likely go to the airport? A. Drive a car. B. Take the subway. C. Take a bus. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: If we leave by seven, we can beat the rush hour traffic and get to the airport in forty minutes. W: Or we could take the subway and avoid the stress of driving all together. It takes about the same time. M: True, but with three suitcases, I’d rather not drag them through crowded stations. 5. What mistake did the man make? A. He burned the onions. B. He didn’t peel the onions. C. He didn’t freeze the onions. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: Honey, are you sure you know how to chop onions? M: Of course. See... Wait. Why are my eyes burning? W: You forgot to freeze it in the refrigerator first? M: No. That explains it. 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，回答以下小题。 6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Hotel guest and receptionist. B. Customer and restaurant server. C. Passenger and flight attendant. 7. How much money could the woman receive back? A. $450. B. $270. C. $180. 【答案】6. A 7. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Excuse me, I’d like a full refund. The room was right next to the elevator, so I heard constant dinging noises all night. Also, the WiFi was down most of the time. It’s really disappointing. M: I apologize for the inconvenience, but we can’t refund the full amounts. You book for three nights at one hundred and fifty dollars per night. Then we can give you a forty percent discounts on your total bill. W: Only forty percent? I expected at least half. M: I’m afraid that’s our maximum for non-technical issues. However, I can throw in a free dinner voucher. W: All right, I’ll take that. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. Who is the man probably? A. An art critic. B. A journalist. C. An AI engineer. 9. Why is Emma’s work so impressive? A. It was entirely created by a computer. B. It was painted in a classical watercolor style. C. It combined digital and hand-painted methods. 10. What does Emma say about creativity? A. It comes from repeated trials. B. It requires advanced technology. C. It depends on the artist’s intention. 【答案】8. B 9. C 10. C 【解析】 【原文】M: Congratulations on winning the Young Digital Artist Award, Emma. Your AI-generated series Urban Dreams truly impressed the judges. W: Thank you. I’m still processing it. To be honest, I’ve never expected to win against so many talented participants. M: What inspired you to combine artificial intelligence with traditional painting techniques? W: I’ve always loved watercolors, but I’m also fascinated by technology, so I trained an AI model on thousands of classical landscape paintings, then used its outputs as a base layer and painted over them manually. M: That sounds incredibly time consuming. How long did the whole project take? W: About four months of coding and painting. Plus countless failed attempts. What the process taught me is that creativity isn’t about the tool. It’s about how you use it. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 11. Why does the man feel dissatisfied about his present job? A. He can’t see much career growth. B. He doesn’t like the pressure. C. He may easily get fired. 12. What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Apply for more jobs. B. Negotiate for a promotion. C. Explore internal opportunities. 13. What can be inferred about the man? A. He is unwilling to take risks. B. He has a narrow view of his options. C. He lacks professional qualifications. 【答案】11. A 12. C 13. B 【解析】 【原文】M: I’ve been in this accounting firm for five years and I feel like I’m getting nowhere. W: Have you considered going back to school for an MBA? That could open up management positions. M: I’ve thought about it, but the tuition is too high and I’d have to quit my job. I can’t afford to lose my income. W: What about switching to a different company? Sometimes a change of environment makes all the difference. M: I’ve sent out a few applications, but the market is tough right now. Everyone wants five years of experience for an entry level position. W: Then maybe it’s not about changing jobs. Maybe it’s about changing your mindset. Have you talked to your boss about taking on more challenging projects? M: That’s actually something I haven’t tried. I’ve been so focused on leaving that I didn’t think about improving where I am. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 14. What is the speakers’ primary challenge? A. Time management issues. B. Insufficient performer interest. C. Budget and resource distribution. 15. What solution do the speakers agree on? A. Raising additional funds. B. Reducing the lighting costs. C. Sacrificing some food options. 16. What will the woman do next? A. Meet the performers. B. Revise the schedule. C. Adjust the program list. 【答案】14. C 15. C 16. A 【解析】 【原文】W: The community music festival is in three weeks and we’re nowhere near ready. The main stage still needs sound equipment and half the performers haven’t confirmed. M: The rental company says they can deliver the sound system by next Friday, but we’ll have to pay a rush fee. W: How much extra are we talking? M: About five hundred dollars. Given our budget that would mean cutting back on the lighting design. W: We can’t compromise on lighting. It’s essential for the evening performances. What if we reduce the number of food stands from ten to six? People are coming for the music, not the food. M: That’s a reasonable trade off. I’ll adjust the list of food sales accordingly and what about the performers? W: I’ll personally visit the local bands this weekend to get firm commitments. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17. What does the speaker mainly talk about? A. Changes in solar research. B. Advances in solar energy. C. The prospect of solar energy. 18. What has happened to solar cell efficiency? A. It’s ready for commercial use. B. It has reached new records. C. It has nearly doubled. 19. What can the new liquid do? A. Clean solar panels. B. Store solar energy. C. Produce electricity. 20. What is the experts’ attitude towards the future of solar energy? A. Concerned. B. Critical. C. Optimistic. 【答案】17. B 18. B 19. B 20. C 【解析】 【原文】Welcome to our Science Talk. Today we’re looking at solar energy. And guess what? This year has been a game changer for solar research. Scientists have achieved new records in solar cell efficiency. One team reported a conversion efficiency of over 35 percent for a new type of solar cell, beating the previous record. This high efficiency is only reached in small laboratory samples, not in commercial solar panels. Another group developed a special coating that helps panels work better in hot weather. Meanwhile, the cost of solar power continues to drop. Since 2010, installation costs have fallen by nearly 90 percent. In some countries solar energy with battery storage is now cheaper than electricity from fossil fuels. Storage technology is also improving. Researchers have created a liquid that can hold solar energy for years and release as heat when needed. While it cannot produce electricity directly, this technology could help solve one of solar power’s biggest problems: what to do when the sun doesn’t shine. Experts believe these advances will make solar energy more accessible to homes and businesses around the world. With better efficiency, lower costs and smarter storage, solar power is becoming a reliable energy source for the future. ( 1 ) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $