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2027届普通高中毕业班摸底测试 英语试卷 （考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分） 注意事项： 1．答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用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，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，用黑色水性笔将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3．考试结束后，将答题卡交回。 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段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. What is the man looking for? A. His gloves. B. His bus tickets. C. His pens. 2. What does Mary dislike about her new bike? A. Its heavy weight. B. Its slow speed. C. Its high price. 3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Doctor and patient. C. Shop assistant and customer. 4. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a bank. B. In a supermarket. C. In a restaurant. 5. How will the woman go to the museum most probably? A. On foot. B. By taxi. C. By bus. 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。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. Who did the tickets originally belong to? A. Jaden. B. Sue. C. Julia. 7. What is Jaden going to do first? A. Fix the car. B. Watch a new play. C. Call his dad. 听第7段录音，回答第8、9题。 8. How did Jake feel before the competition? A. Satisfied. B. Nervous. C. Confused. 9. What is Jake’s attitude towards strict daily training? A. Favorable. B. Doubtful. C. Uninterested. 听第8段录音，回答第10至12题。 10. What does Mike mean by saying “Maybe it’s a sign”? A. He failed the exam on purpose. B. He should take the exam again. C. The failure directs him to a new path. 11. What is the woman’s concern? A. Mike’s lack of experience. B. Mike’s money and market risks. C. Mike’s age and family responsibilities. 12. What is Mike’s final decision? A. To take on small projects. B. To give up photography. C. To prepare an interview. 听第9段录音，回答第13至16题。 13. Why does the woman talk to the man? A. To report recent sales. B. To praise a department. C. To ask for a promotion. 14. When did the woman start to work for the company? A. One year ago. B. Three years ago. C. Twenty years ago. 15. What does the man think of the woman? A. She is excellent in sales. B. She is not very cooperative. C. She shows strong leadership. 16. What will the woman do with the man next Friday? A. Have another talk. B. Adjust the budget. C. Train the new staff. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. Who can sign up for the Discovery Camp? A. Five-year-olds. B. Seven-year-olds. C. Nine-year-olds. 18. Which activity does the five-day program organize? A. Camping outdoors. B. Feeding local birds. C. Creating unique maps. 19. What are all campers required to bring? A. Mountain bikes. B. Lunch and dinner. C. A doctor-signed medical form. 20. What does the speaker mainly talk about? A. Changes of camp schedules. B. Information about programs. C. Safety rules of summer camps. 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 Portfolio Plus Program The Portfolio Plus Program invites senior high school students to take college-level art and design courses. With guidance from Sam Fox School’s teachers, you’ll work throughout our three-week program to develop a strong collection of works that is helpful for college admission. Curriculum Each weekday morning, you’ll attend Drawing Fundamentals, where you’ll use various media to learn the fundamentals of line, composition, form, space and modeling. Demonstrations and illustrated lectures enrich studio sessions. During the afternoon session, you’ll pursue your choice of one of the three following courses: ● Communication Design: Positioned at illustration and interaction design, this course will teach you visual problem-solving using elements of two-dimensional design, like composition, color and image making. ● Fashion Design: The course focuses on the relationship between clothing and contemporary culture. You’ll begin by learning to illustrate your designs two-dimensionally. Drawings translate into wearable artworks, with a focus on construction, proportion (比例) and form. ● Studio Art: The course explores techniques and strategies for working across disciplines in visual art. With an emphasis on experimentation, the course will explore how the interrelation of form, content, materials, and process gives work its meaning. Also, we’ll bring you, participants, to some top museums, galleries, and historic sites in the city. Application ● Students apply for the program online through Slate, the program’s online application system. ● Requirements include an essay, a letter of recommendation, optional samples of your work, and an application fee of $35. Tuition (学费) The tuition of the program is $6,557. Upon acceptance to the program, a $250 nonrefundable deposit (part of the tuition) will be required by December 31st. If you have questions, please contact courtney.cushard@wustl.edu. 1. How can students benefit from the program? A. Learn tips on gaining college credits. B. Improve their chances of college admission. C. Receive guidance from famous artists. D. Find opportunities to work part-time. 2. Which course teaches translating drawings into wearable artworks? A. Drawing Fundamentals. B. Communication Design. C. Fashion Design. D. Studio Art. 3. How much should a student pay to attend the program? A. $6,842. B. $6,557. C. $6,592. D. $6,807. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. C 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍Portfolio Plus项目，面向高中生开设大学水平的艺术设计课程，包含课程设置、申请材料、费用以及咨询邮箱等信息。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“With guidance from Sam Fox school’s teachers, you’ll work throughout our three-week program to develop a strong collection of works that is helpful for college admission.(在萨姆·福克斯学院老师的指导下，你将在为期三周的项目中创作一系列优秀作品集，这有助于大学录取)”可知，学生可以提高大学录取的机会。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Fashion Design部分“Drawings translate into wearable artworks, with a focus on construction, proportion (比例) and form.(设计草图转化为可穿戴的艺术作品，重点学习结构、比例与造型)”可知，时装设计课教授把草图做成可穿戴作品。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Tuition (学费)部分“The tuition of the program is $6,557. Upon acceptance to the program, a $250 nonrefundable deposit (part of the tuition) will be required by December 31st.(该项目学费为6557美元。录取后需要交250美元不可退还的定金，定金属于学费的一部分)”以及Application部分“an application fee of $35(申请费35美元)”，总费用：6557+35=6592美元。 B Thousands rushed the West in the settlement era, chasing land and prosperity. Few of those hopeful homes remain today. But just outside Sheridan, Wyoming, stands a rare exception: The Stone House, a sandstone home built in 1898 that appears frozen in time. So far, the home has had eight owners. In history, it witnessed the hardships of drought, the agricultural collapse and the Great Depression. Hard times hit many of the owners, but the house itself has survived. The home’s newest owner is Brian Nix, who says he was drawn to this corner of Wyoming after a near-fatal illness in 2015. Nix’s illness left him feeling that he was being called to another place on earth. Year after year, he restlessly sought such a place but in vain. Until one beautiful day in June, he stood in front of The Stone House. Looking at a house from a time so long past but so well-preserved, he felt it was like standing in front of a miracle. His heart told him it was “The One”. Nix has a background in construction, so he knew exactly all that this old house needed was for humans not to intervene too much. Nix is looking at opportunities to restore the home with minimum changes. He even brings back the items that once belonged to the house. He doesn’t know what else will be uncovered at The Stone House. But he does know whatever else he does find will just add to the mystery of this home. Today, the Sheridan Community Land Trust is grateful to Nix for his foresight and commitment to preserving the Stone House. His efforts ensure that this home’s stories of hardship, resilience (恢复力) and everyday Wyoming life will continue to live on. If Nix has his way, it’s a view — and a story — that Wyomingites will get to enjoy for another 1,000 years to come. 4. What makes The Stone House special? A. It has remained largely unchanged over time. B. It symbolized prosperity in local culture. C. It has had eight owners since the 19th century. D. It was built during the Great Depression. 5. How did Nix feel when seeing the house? A. Amused. B. Honored. C. Struck. D. Stressed. 6. What can we learn about Nix’s restoration of the house? A. He repairs it with some construction workers. B. He rebuilds it without turning to experts. C. He restores it with the original design plan. D. He preserves it without over-disturbing it. 7. What can be inferred about the house’s future from the last paragraph? A. It will be managed by the government. B. Its history will be passed down for ages. C. It will inspire local people’s commitment. D. Its future is guaranteed by the Land Trust. 【答案】4. A 5. C 6. D 7. B 【解析】 【导语】文章介绍怀俄明州一栋保存完好的百年石屋，新主人Nix决定以最小改动修缮保护它，让房屋背后的故事长久流传。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“But just outside Sheridan, Wyoming, stands a rare exception: The Stone House, a sandstone home built in 1898 that appears frozen in time.(但就在怀俄明州谢里登郊外，有一处罕见的特例：石屋，一栋建于1898年的砂岩房屋，仿佛定格在了时光里。)”可知，这栋石屋随着时间流逝基本没有发生大的改变，这是它特别之处。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Looking at a house from a time so long past but so well-preserved, he felt it was like standing in front of a miracle.(看着这栋年代久远却保存完好的房子，他感觉就像站在一个奇迹面前。)”可知，Nix看到这栋房子时内心十分震撼。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Nix has a background in construction, so he knew exactly all that this old house needed was for humans not to intervene too much.(Nix有建筑方面的背景，所以他清楚地知道这栋老房子所需要的就是人类不要过多干预。)”可知，Nix在保护修缮房屋的时候不会过度打扰它原本的样子。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“If Nix has his way, it’s a view — and a story — that Wyomingites will get to enjoy for another 1,000 years to come.(如果Nix如愿，怀俄明州的人们在接下来的一千年里都能够欣赏这份风景、聆听这个故事。)”可以推断，这栋房子承载的历史将会长久传承下去。 C Why do we keep pets? For many families today, pets are often regarded as “one of the family”. However, two centuries ago, keeping pets was the privilege of the rich. While increasing wealth has enabled more people to keep animals, this alone cannot explain the rise in pet ownership. Surveys show emotional attachment. This passion comes from our nature, as even early tribes (部落) kept animals as companions. As a biologist, I grew up without pets. However, my wife introduced me to dogs and cats, and showed me the joy they could bring. As I spent more time observing them in a new way, I discovered that their behaviors are a mix of wild instincts (本能) and habits learned from humans. It made me realize that biology alone cannot fully explain this. We must also consider the owners’ minds. Most owners talk to their pets as little people. Our brains naturally project human intentions and emotions onto pets. Sometimes these projections are accurate, but often they are imaginative. When expectations are not met, we feel disappointed. These unconscious projections often shape how we interpret our pets’ behavior, sometimes leading us to misunderstand what they are actually communicating. This realization led to “anthrozoology”. In the 1980s, a few of us coined the term to study the “human-animal bond”. We established the International Society for Anthrozoology. Today, students can earn qualifications in this field from universities worldwide. It brings together biologists, psychologists and scientists to study our relationships with animals. I have been writing this book for over twenty years. The more I studied pet owners, the more fascinated I became. Interestingly, though pets lost their practical uses, their numbers actually exploded. Our fascination with them runs deeper than fashion. Using various sources and my own research, I examined the scientific reasons for keeping pets. This book is the result. 8. According to paragraph 1, why do people keep pets? A. To satisfy a natural need. B. To display the owners’ wealth. C. To continue a past tradition. D. To cooperate with animals. 9. What can we learn about owners’ talking to their pets? A. It enriches human imagination. B. It shapes human emotions. C. It promotes human well-being. D. It reflects human thoughts. 10. What can be inferred about the field of anthrozoology? A. It developed quickly in the 1980s. B. It involves different fields of study. C. It mainly deals with family pets. D. It offers biology qualifications. 11. What is the main idea of paragraph 5? A. How this book came into being. B. When people started keeping pets. C. What caused pet numbers to rise. D. Why pets lost their practical uses. 【答案】8. A 9. D 10. B 11. A 【解析】 【导语】文章探讨人类饲养宠物的原因，指出这源于人的天性；人们常会把自身情感投射在宠物身上，由此催生了动物人类学；作者历经二十多年研究，写成这本书来解读人与宠物的关系。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Surveys show emotional attachment. This passion comes from our nature, as even early tribes (部落) kept animals as companions.(调查显示是情感依恋。这种喜爱源自我们的天性，就连早期部落也饲养动物作伴)”可知，人们养宠物是为了满足一种天生的需求。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Most owners talk to their pets as little people. Our brains naturally project human intentions and emotions onto pets.(大多数主人把宠物当小人一样和它们说话。我们的大脑会自然而然把人类的想法和情感投射到宠物身上)”可知，主人和宠物说话反映了人类自身的想法。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“It brings together biologists, psychologists and scientists to study our relationships with animals.(它汇集生物学家、心理学家以及各类科学家来研究人与动物之间的关系)”可知，动物人类学涉及多个不同研究领域。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第五段“I have been writing this book for over twenty years. The more I studied pet owners, the more fascinated I became. Interestingly, though pets lost their practical uses, their numbers actually exploded. Our fascination with them runs deeper than fashion. Using various sources and my own research, I examined the scientific reasons for keeping pets. This book is the result.(我写这本书已经二十多年了。对宠物主人研究得越多，我就越发着迷。有意思的是，尽管宠物不再具备实用功能，它们的数量却急剧增长。我们对它们的喜爱并非一时潮流。我结合多方资料以及自己的研究，探究饲养宠物背后的科学缘由，这本书便是研究成果)”可知，本段介绍这本书是如何诞生的。 D Bosses fed up with candidate ghosting (人间蒸发) and looking through thousands of applications may have a new assistant for the tough selection process: using artificial intelligence (AI) to interview the applicants. And the tools are benefiting job seekers as well, according to new research led by the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Many hiring managers are at the mercy of catfishing, where final candidates accept a job offer only to never show up. However, it isn’t just applicants who are engaging in ghosting; it’s become a workplace practice on both sides. A separate Glassdoor study found that around 27% of applicants never even heard back after completing a final round interview. When given the choice, 78% of job applicants picked the AI interviewer over a human recruiter (招聘人员). Applicants interviewed by an AI voice agent were 12% more likely to accept a job offer than those screened by human interviewers, according to the analysis. Plus, candidates screened by the technology were more likely to actually start their jobs and stick around for more than 30 days. Why is AI winning at hiring? The researchers found that these tools were able to cover more ground in interviews because they’re able to get to the point. As a result, applicants can produce richer answers. Applicants who spoke to AI recruiters received job offers in 9.73% of the cases, compared to 8.7% under human recruiters. For younger job seekers, using a robot in an interview process may not be such a scary feeling. Having studied, communicated and worked largely online, many are already comfortable with digital interactions, making AI interviewers seem like a natural extension of that experience. But while AI interviewers have proved to help job seekers succeed in landing a role, not everyone is so accepting of the new technology. Candidates rated the interaction as less “natural” compared to talking with a human. In 7% of the cases, the applicants encountered technical issues. And about 5% of applicants even ended their interviews once they realized they were speaking with AI. 12. Which of the following best explains “catfishing” underlined in paragraph 2? A. Escaping work stress. B. Breaking one’s promise. C. Hiding one’s identity. D. Accepting an invitation. 13. What advantage do AI interviewers have? A. They offer more detailed responses. B. They are more friendly and natural. C. They create a livelier atmosphere. D. They make interviews more effective. 14. What do younger job seekers think of AI interviewers? A. Acceptable. B. Annoying. C. Complicated. D. Creative. 15. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Job Seekers’ Passion for AI Interviewing B. The Trend of Future Interviewing C. The Rise of AI in Interviewing D. Challenges in AI Interviewing 【答案】12. B 13. D 14. A 15. C 【解析】 【导语】文章介绍越来越多企业开始用AI面试官筛选求职者，分析AI面试更高效、更受年轻求职者接受等优势，同时指出其存在的争议与技术问题。 【12题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段中的“Many hiring managers are at the mercy of catfishing, where final candidates accept a job offer only to never show up.(许多招聘经理深受catfishing之苦，在这种行为中，进入终轮的候选人接受了一份工作录用，结果却再也不露面)”可知，where引导的定语从句是对catfishing的解释：候选人答应录用却不报到，这是一种违约行为。故猜测划线词意为“食言，违约”。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“The researchers found that these tools were able to cover more ground in interviews because they're able to get to the point. As a result, applicants can produce richer answers. Applicants who spoke to AI recruiters received job offers in 9.73% of the cases, compared to 8.7% under human recruiters.(研究人员发现，这些工具能够在面试中覆盖更多内容，因为它们能够开门见山。结果，求职者能够给出更丰富的回答。与AI招聘人员交谈的求职者在9.73%的案例中获得了工作录用，而在人类招聘人员下面试获得录用的比例为8.7%)”可知，AI面试官说话直奔主题、覆盖面更广、求职者回答更丰富、录用率更高，即面试效率更高、更有效。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段中的“For younger job seekers, using a robot in an interview process may not be such a scary feeling. Having studied, communicated and worked largely online, many are already comfortable with digital interactions, making AI interviewers seem like a natural extension of that experience.(对于年轻求职者来说，在面试过程中使用机器人可能并不是一种那么可怕的感觉。由于大部分学习、交流和工作都在线上进行，许多人已经对数字互动感到自在，这使得AI面试官似乎是那种体验的自然延伸)”可知，年轻求职者习惯线上互动，对AI面试官并不害怕，反而觉得自然、容易接受。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。首段引出主题：企业用AI面试求职者，研究表明AI面试官对求职者也有益处；第二段讲招聘中双方“放鸽子”的痛点；第三段用数据说明AI面试更受求职者接受、录用率与留存率更高；第四段分析AI面试更高效的原因；第五段讲年轻求职者为何接受AI；第六段转折指出AI面试仍有不自然、技术故障、部分人中途退出等问题。全文围绕AI在面试中的兴起这一现象展开，既讲优势也讲不足。C项“AI在面试中的兴起”概括文章内容，是最佳标题。 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。 It’s easy to assume that achieving a consistently clean home requires marathon cleaning sessions, but actually maintaining a clean and tidy space often comes down to small, consistent actions. ____16____ It’s an excellent example of setting simple micro-habits, which allows you to create a year-round tidy home without stress. Fifteen minutes feels manageable because it removes the mental barrier of “I don’t have time to clean” and replaces it with a realistic commitment you can keep each day — small but consistent actions. ____17____ As a result, messes won’t pile up and turn into major cleaning projects. Think of it as maintenance (维护), not deep cleaning. You’re simply resetting your space each day, ensuring it never gets out of control. So, how does it work? The following ideas can help. ____18____ One day might be the kitchen, another day the living room, and the next day can be the bathroom. You can also carry out tasks like wiping surfaces, or cleaning up one junk drawer at a time. Consequently, every part of your home receives proper care throughout the week. Pair your 15-minute clean-up with something you already do each day. For example, wipe the table and load the dishes after dinner, or do one load of laundry right when you get home from work. But remember to set a timer and stop when it goes off. ____19____ Get the whole household involved. A tidy home is easier to maintain when everyone participates. Assign age-appropriate tasks to children or quick responsibilities to other adults in the household. ____20____ When cleaning becomes a shared daily routine, it feels lighter and more sustainable. A. Focus on one area or task at a time. B. Done daily, those small efforts add up. C. This is where the 15-minute daily clean-up comes in. D. Don’t skip the daily cleaning just because you’re busy. E. Over time, you may find some areas need extra attention. F. Knowing there’s a clear endpoint keeps the task from feeling endless. G. Even five minutes of effort from each person can make a big difference. 【答案】16. C 17. B 18. A 19. F 20. G 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍每日15分钟打扫法，讲解多种实用方法，依靠微小持续行动轻松维持居家整洁。 【16题详解】 由上文“It’s easy to assume that achieving a consistently clean home requires marathon cleaning sessions, but actually maintaining a clean and tidy space often comes down to small, consistent actions.(人们很容易以为要持续保持家里整洁需要长时间大扫除，但实际上维持整洁的空间往往靠微小、持续的行动。)”可知，前文引出靠微小行动保持居家整洁，空格处引出15分钟日常打扫这个方法，而C项“This is where the 15-minute daily clean-up comes in.(这时每日15分钟打扫法就派上用场了。)”符合此处语境，有承上作用。 【17题详解】 由上文“Fifteen minutes feels manageable because it removes the mental barrier of “I don’t have time to clean” and replaces it with a realistic commitment you can keep each day — small but consistent actions.(15分钟让人容易坚持，消除了“没时间打扫”的心理障碍，换成每天可以做到的实在承诺——微小但持续的行动。)”可知，此处强调每天坚持微小打扫行动，空格处说明日积月累的效果，而B项“Done daily, those small efforts add up.(每天坚持，这些微小努力就会累积起来。)”符合此处语境，其中those small efforts指代上文small but consistent actions，有承上作用。 【18题详解】 由下文“One day might be the kitchen, another day the living room, and the next day can be the bathroom.(一天打扫厨房，另一天客厅，再下一天浴室。)” 可知，后文讲述一次只打扫一个区域，空格处为本段小标题，而A项“Focus on one area or task at a time.(一次专注一个区域或一项任务。)”符合此处语境，有启下作用。 【19题详解】 上文“But remember to set a timer and stop when it goes off.(但记得设置计时器，铃响就停下。)”可知，前文提到计时、按时停止打扫，空格处解释计时的好处，而F项“Knowing there’s a clear endpoint keeps the task from feeling endless.(知道有明确终点，这项任务就不会让人觉得没完没了。)”符合此处语境，其中a clear endpoint对应上文timer，有承上作用。 【20题详解】 由上文“Assign age-appropriate tasks to children or quick responsibilities to other adults in the household.(给孩子分配适合年龄的任务，给家里其他成年人安排简单活儿。)”可知，前文讲全家分工参与打扫，空格处应说明每个人出力的效果，而G项“Even five minutes of effort from each person can make a big difference.(每个人哪怕只花五分钟，也会带来很大改变。)”符合此处语境，有承上作用。 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。 Volunteering has given me opportunities to connect with people in meaningful ways. One experience in particular, during the Senior Citizens Day celebration, ____21____ as one of the most influential moments I’ve had while volunteering. During the ____22____, moving from table to table offering drinks and snacks, I took moments to ____23____ with each person, asking about their day and listening to their stories. At one of the tables, I met a woman who quietly sat alone. I ____24____ myself and began a conversation with her. At first, our discussion was ____25____. We talked about the foods and weather, but as we continued talking, she told me that she rarely ____26____ visitors and often felt lonely as she had no family or relatives nearby. Her ____27____ and vulnerability (脆弱) deeply touched me, informing me that sometimes what people need most is someone willing to ____28____ them and acknowledge their presence. Since that day, I’ve made it a personal ____29____ to visit her at least once a week. Sometimes we talk about her life and the memories she has from years past. Other times we talk about everyday things. ____30____, we just sit, enjoying a quiet moment together. All this serves as a reminder to her that she isn’t ____31____ and that someone cares about her. Over time, I realize how much these visits ____32____ to both of us. For her, the time together helps relieve her ____33____, while for me, the experience is a powerful lesson in ____34____. It teaches me that sometimes the smallest actions, like giving someone your time and ____35____, can have the greatest impact. 21. A. starts out B. passes by C. stands out D. builds up 22. A. event B. plan C. game D. conference 23. A. debate B. cooperate C. consult D. communicate 24. A. blamed B. introduced C. controlled D. convinced 25. A. abstract B. difficult C. casual D. friendly 26. A. received B. expected C. joined D. welcomed 27. A. patience B. insistence C. respect D. honesty 28. A. protect B. entertain C. accompany D. comfort 29. A. promise B. challenge C. hobby D. principle 30. A. Constantly B. Occasionally C. Eventually D. Generally 31. A. replaced B. misunderstood C. forgotten D. judged 32. A. mean B. relate C. appeal D. belong 33. A. confusion B. depression C. tiredness D. loneliness 34. A. education B. empathy C. gratitude D. devotion 35. A. expression B. explanation C. appreciation D. attention 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. C 26. A 27. D 28. C 29. A 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. D 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述作者在老年节庆祝活动做志愿者时，结识了一位孤独独居的老奶奶，此后坚持定期探访陪伴对方，双方都从中收获温暖的故事。 【21题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：有一次经历，尤其是在老年节庆祝活动期间的那次，作为我做志愿者以来最有影响力的时刻之一脱颖而出。A. starts out启程，开始；B. passes by经过，逝去；C. stands out突出，显眼；D. builds up积累，增强。根据后文“one of the most influential moments I’ve had while volunteering”可知，此处指那次经历从众多志愿经历中脱颖而出。 【22题详解】 考查名词。句意：在活动期间，我穿梭于各个桌位之间，提供饮品和小吃，不时与每个人交流，询问他们的一天，并倾听他们的故事。A. event活动，事件；B. plan计划；C. game游戏，比赛；D. conference会议。根据第一段“during the Senior Citizens Day celebration”可知，此处指这场庆祝活动。 【23题详解】 考查动词。句意：同上。A. debate辩论；B. cooperate合作；C. consult咨询，请教；D. communicate交流，沟通。根据后文“asking about their day and listening to their stories”可知，此处指与老人们交流。 【24题详解】 考查动词。句意：我自我介绍了一番，然后开始和她交谈。A. blamed责备；B. introduced介绍；C. controlled控制；D. convinced说服，使信服。根据上文“At one of the tables, I met a woman who quietly sat alone.”以及空后“myself and began a conversation with her”可知，与陌生人搭话前应先自我介绍。 【25题详解】 考查形容词。句意：起初，我们的谈话是随意的。A. abstract抽象的；B. difficult困难的；C. casual随意的，非正式的；D. friendly友好的。根据下文“We talked about the foods and weather”可知，起初的谈话内容是轻松、随意的寒暄。 【26题详解】 考查动词。句意：但随着我们继续交谈，她告诉我，她很少有客人来访，而且因为身边没有家人或亲戚，常常感到孤独。A. received接待，收到；B. expected期待，预料；C. joined加入；D. welcomed欢迎。根据后文“often felt lonely as she had no family or relatives nearby”可知，她很少接待访客。 【27题详解】 考查名词。句意：她的坦诚和脆弱深深打动了我，让我明白有时候人们最需要的，是一个愿意陪伴他们、认可他们存在的人。A. patience耐心；B. insistence坚持；C. respect尊重；D. honesty诚实，坦诚。根据上文“often felt lonely as she had no family or relatives nearby”可知，她向作者吐露自己孤独的处境，这是一种坦诚。 【28题详解】 考查动词。句意：同上。A. protect保护；B. entertain娱乐，招待；C. accompany陪伴；D. comfort安慰。根据上文老人“often felt lonely”以及第三段“visit her at least once a week”可知，老人最需要的是有人陪伴。 【29题详解】 考查名词。句意：从那天起，我把每周至少去看望她一次当作自己个人许下的承诺。A. promise承诺；B. challenge挑战；C. hobby爱好；D. principle原则。根据空后“to visit her at least once a week”以及后文作者确实坚持探访可知，这是作者对自己许下的承诺。 【30题详解】 考查副词。句意：偶尔，我们就只是坐在一起，享受一段安静共处的时光。A. Constantly不断地；B. Occasionally偶尔；C. Eventually最终；D. Generally通常，大体上。根据上文“Sometimes we talk about...”、“Other times we talk about everyday things”可知，有时候我们聊她的生活和她多年前的记忆；其他时候我们聊日常琐事；此处是第三种情况——偶尔只是安静坐着，与Sometimes、Other times并列，Occasionally符合语境。 【31题详解】 考查动词。句意：这一切都在提醒她，她并没有被遗忘，而且有人在关心她。A. replaced取代；B. misunderstood误解；C. forgotten遗忘；D. judged判断。根据第二段“often felt lonely as she had no family or relatives nearby”以及作者定期探访可知，作者的出现是为了让她感到自己没有被遗忘。 【32题详解】 考查动词。句意：随着时间推移，我意识到这些探访对我们双方来说意义有多大。A. mean意味着，有意义；B. relate联系，有关；C. appeal吸引，呼吁；D. belong属于。根据后文“For her, the time together helps relieve her ____ while for me, the experience is a powerful lesson in ____ .”可知，这些探访对双方都意义重大。 【33题详解】 考查名词。句意：对她来说，共处的时光帮助缓解了她的孤独；而对我来说，这段经历是一堂关于共情的深刻课程。A. confusion困惑；B. depression沮丧，抑郁；C. tiredness疲劳；D. loneliness孤独。根据第二段“she rarely ____ visitors and often felt lonely as she had no family or relatives nearby”可知，探访帮助缓解的是她的孤独。 【34题详解】 考查名词。句意：同上。A. education教育；B. empathy共情，同理心；C. gratitude感激；D. devotion奉献，投入。根据第二段“informing me that sometimes what people need most is someone willing to ____ them and acknowledge their presence.”作者体会到有时候人们最需要的，是一个愿意陪伴他们、认可他们存在的人可知，作者学会了设身处地为孤独的老人着想，这是关于共情的。 【35题详解】 考查名词。句意：它教会我，有时候最微小的举动，比如给予某人你的时间和关注，却能产生最巨大的影响。A. expression表达，表情；B. explanation解释；C. appreciation欣赏，感激；D. attention关注。根据第二段“asking about their day and listening to their stories”以及定期陪伴老人可知，作者给予老人的是时间和关注。 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。 Traveling in China has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. I will share my journey, ____36____ (highlight) two unique aspects of Chinese culture. One of the most memorable aspects of living there was the safety ensured. I felt comfortable walking around at any hour of the day or night. I especially found ____37____ (I) enjoying wandering through night markets, where the atmosphere ____38____ (be) lively and enjoyable. The openness of the streets and the friendliness of the people encouraged me to strike up conversations ____39____ build connections. The sense of community I experienced was heart-warming, as ____40____ (local) often looked out for one another. The food landscape in China was another delightful aspect of my journey. From street food stalls to upscale restaurants, the ____41____ (diverse) of dishes available was incredible. I discovered authentic (地道的) Chinese cuisine, ____42____ is vastly different from what is often served in Western countries. Each meal was ____43____ unique journey, filled with flavors and ingredients that were both familiar and entirely new. As a vegetarian (素食者), I initially thought it was difficult ____44____ (explore) menus full of meat-centric dishes. However, I became ____45____ (adventure), trying dishes I had never considered before, leading to new tastes and experiences that broadened my appreciation for Chinese cuisine. 【答案】36. highlighting 37. myself 38. was 39. and 40. locals 41. diversity 42. which 43. a 44. to explore 45. adventurous 【解析】 【导语】这篇文章主要讲述了作者分享在中国旅行的经历，称赞当地治安好、民众友善，夜市氛围热闹，还领略到丰富多样、别具特色的中国美食，收获良多。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：我将分享我的旅程，并重点突出中国文化中的两个独特之处。此处为非谓语动词作状语，highlight和逻辑主语I为主动关系，所以为现在分词形式。 【37题详解】 考查代词。句意：我发现自己特别喜欢逛夜市，那里的气氛热闹而愉快。此处为固定搭配 find oneself doing sth. 表示“发觉自己在做某事”，主语是I，对应反身代词myself。 【38题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：我发现自己特别喜欢逛夜市，那里的气氛热闹而愉快。全文讲述过去的旅行经历，用一般过去时；主语the atmosphere是单数，be动词用was。 【39题详解】 考查连词。句意：街道的开放和人们的友好鼓励我与人交谈，建立联系。strike up conversations（开启对话）与 build connections（建立联系）是并列的动作，用 and连接。 【40题详解】 考查名词复数形式。句意：那种社区感让我倍感温暖，因为当地人常常彼此关心、互相照应。local作名词表示“当地人”，此处表泛指且对应后面的one another，需用复数形式 locals。 【41题详解】 考查名词。句意：从街头小吃摊到高档餐厅，菜肴的多样性令人难以置信。定冠词the后接名词，diverse是形容词，其名词形式为diversity（多样性）。 【42题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：我品尝到了地道的中式料理，与西方国家常见的菜肴大不相同。设空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是authentic Chinese cuisine（物），从句缺主语，用which引导。 【43题详解】 考查冠词。句意：每顿饭都是一次独特的味觉之旅，既有熟悉的味道，又充满全新的食材和风味。journey是可数名词单数，此处表泛指“一段独特的旅程”；unique以辅音音素 /j/ 开头，用不定冠词a。 【44题详解】 考查动词不定式。句意：作为一名素食者，起初我觉得要探索以肉类为主的菜单相当困难。此处为固定句型 it is + adj. + to do sth.，it作形式主语，真正的主语是后面的不定式，所以为动词不定式to explore的填入。 【45题详解】 考查形容词。句意：然而，我变得越来越勇于尝试，开始品尝以前从未考虑过的菜肴，由此带来了新的味觉体验和感受，进一步拓宽了我对中餐的欣赏。became是系动词，后接形容词作表语；adventure是名词，其形容词形式为adventurous（勇于冒险的）。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，外教Kate计划下个月在学校举办一场英语戏剧节，届时学生将表演经典英语短剧。请给Kate写封邮件，内容包括： （1）建议设计宣传海报； （2）自荐负责海报制作。 注意： （1）写作词数应为80左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Kate, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Kate, I’m writing to offer some suggestions about the upcoming English Drama Festival, where students will put on classic short English plays. I think it would be a good idea to design attractive posters to spread information about the festival. Posters can introduce the plays and draw more students’ attention. I’d like to volunteer to make the posters. I’m good at drawing and familiar with English design words. I will make them lively and suitable for our school. If you agree, I can start the work soon. Looking forward to your reply. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生以李华的名义给外教Kate写一封邮件，建议为英语戏剧节设计宣传海报，并自荐负责此事。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 建议：suggestion → proposal 有吸引力的：attractive → appealing 介绍：introduce → recommend 回应：reply → response 2. 句式拓展 合并句子 原句：I think it would be a good idea to design attractive posters to spread information about the festival. Posters can introduce the plays and draw more students’ attention. 拓展句：In my opinion, to spread information about the festival, we had better design attractive posters, which can introduce the plays and draw more students’ attention. 【点睛】【高分句型】I’m writing to offer some suggestions about the upcoming English Drama Festival, where students will put on classic short English plays.（运用了where引导非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】I think it would be a good idea to design attractive posters to spread information about the festival. （运用了省略连接词that的宾语从句，it作形式主语，不定式to design作真正的主语，以及不定式to spread作目的状语） 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。 When I came to college, I discovered video games as a way to relax. The virtual world gave me a feeling of control and success that seemed hard to find in real life. My roommates often invited me to study together, but I’d say “one more round” — which usually turned into three or four. Gradually, gaming started to take time away from my study. I stayed up late playing, woke up tired, and struggled to concentrate in class. I made up excuses to ask for leave from the morning lectures, telling myself I’d catch up later. But I didn’t. Assignments piled up, and I ended up doing them in a rush at the last minute. My grades, once above average, began to drop — not failing, but clearly lower. I knew I was spending too much time gaming, yet I told myself I could stop whenever I wanted. But every time I tried to cut back, the attraction of the next round pulled me back in. I felt stuck between the screen and my study. Then one morning, I got an email from my academic advisor. It was an academic warning — my grade point average (GPA) had been below 2.5 for two semesters in a row. GPA is on a 4.0 scale. Usually, 2.0 is the minimum to pass, and 3.0 or above is considered good. I had to meet my advisor and make a study plan within a month. The words shocked me. That night, I sat at my desk without turning on the game. I looked at my calendar — missed deadlines, unread chapters, and blank notebooks. I saw my reflection in the dark screen: tired and guilty. A question I’d been avoiding came to me: Is this really who I want to be? I had no answer, but for the first time, I was ready to find one. 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。 The next morning, I walked into my advisor’s office. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ A month later, I began to see changes in both my life and study. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: The next morning, I walked into my advisor’s office. Nervous and ashamed, I told her honestly how video games had robbed me of my study time and ruined my self-discipline. Instead of scolding me, she listened patiently and helped me work out a practical plan. We set fixed hours for study and rest, and I promised to limit gaming to only one hour on weekends as a reward. She also suggested I join my roommates’ study group again to stay accountable. I left the office with a clear goal and a strong determination to get back on track. A month later, I began to see changes in both my life and study. I no longer stayed up late gaming. With steady effort, I could focus better in class and finish tasks ahead of deadlines. My anxiety faded away and my confidence returned. I still enjoyed games occasionally, but they were no longer my escape from reality. I realized true satisfaction came from small progress in my studies rather than virtual victories. Most importantly, I regained control of my own life. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述作者一度依靠电子游戏获取虚拟成就感，荒废学业，收到学业警告后内心震动，开始反思自我，准备做出改变的故事。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ① 由第一段首句可知，接下来可描写作者向导师坦诚游戏带来的负面影响，导师耐心倾听，和作者一起制定可行的学习规划，并且给出加入室友学习小组的建议，以及作者下定决心重回正轨。 ② 由第二段首句可知，接下来可描写一个月后作者生活和学习上的转变：不再熬夜打游戏，课堂专注力提升、作业按时完成，心态变好；适度玩游戏，但不再逃避现实，领悟到学习上的进步才是真正的满足，重新掌控自己的生活。 2. 续写线索： 向导师坦诚沉迷游戏的问题 —— 导师协助制定计划、给出建议 —— 下定决心努力调整作息学习 —— 戒掉熬夜打游戏的习惯，学习状态好转 —— 理性看待游戏 —— 感悟真正的成就感来源于现实中的进步，掌控自己的人生 3. 词类激活： 行为类 ①责备：scold/blame ②限制：limit/restrict 情绪类 ①愧疚的：ashamed/guilty ②焦虑：anxiety/nervousness 【点睛】【高分句型1】Nervous and ashamed, I told her honestly how video games had robbed me of my study time and ruined my self-discipline.（运用了形容词作状语以及how引导的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】She also suggested I join my roommates’ study group again to stay accountable.（运用了省略连接词that的宾语从句，且从句为虚拟语气） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2027届普通高中毕业班摸底测试 英语试卷 （考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分） 注意事项： 1．答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用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，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，用黑色水性笔将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3．考试结束后，将答题卡交回。 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段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. What is the man looking for? A. His gloves. B. His bus tickets. C. His pens. 2. What does Mary dislike about her new bike? A. Its heavy weight. B. Its slow speed. C. Its high price. 3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Doctor and patient. C. Shop assistant and customer. 4. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a bank. B. In a supermarket. C. In a restaurant. 5. How will the woman go to the museum most probably? A. On foot. B. By taxi. C. By bus. 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。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. Who did the tickets originally belong to? A. Jaden. B. Sue. C. Julia. 7. What is Jaden going to do first? A. Fix the car. B. Watch a new play. C. Call his dad. 听第7段录音，回答第8、9题。 8. How did Jake feel before the competition? A. Satisfied. B. Nervous. C. Confused. 9. What is Jake’s attitude towards strict daily training? A. Favorable. B. Doubtful. C. Uninterested. 听第8段录音，回答第10至12题。 10. What does Mike mean by saying “Maybe it’s a sign”? A. He failed the exam on purpose. B. He should take the exam again. C. The failure directs him to a new path. 11. What is the woman’s concern? A. Mike’s lack of experience. B. Mike’s money and market risks. C. Mike’s age and family responsibilities. 12. What is Mike’s final decision? A. To take on small projects. B. To give up photography. C. To prepare an interview. 听第9段录音，回答第13至16题。 13. Why does the woman talk to the man? A. To report recent sales. B. To praise a department. C. To ask for a promotion. 14. When did the woman start to work for the company? A. One year ago. B. Three years ago. C. Twenty years ago. 15. What does the man think of the woman? A. She is excellent in sales. B. She is not very cooperative. C. She shows strong leadership. 16. What will the woman do with the man next Friday? A. Have another talk. B. Adjust the budget. C. Train the new staff. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. Who can sign up for the Discovery Camp? A. Five-year-olds. B. Seven-year-olds. C. Nine-year-olds. 18. Which activity does the five-day program organize? A. Camping outdoors. B. Feeding local birds. C. Creating unique maps. 19. What are all campers required to bring? A. Mountain bikes. B. Lunch and dinner. C. A doctor-signed medical form. 20. What does the speaker mainly talk about? A. Changes of camp schedules. B. Information about programs. C. Safety rules of summer camps. 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 Portfolio Plus Program The Portfolio Plus Program invites senior high school students to take college-level art and design courses. With guidance from Sam Fox School’s teachers, you’ll work throughout our three-week program to develop a strong collection of works that is helpful for college admission. Curriculum Each weekday morning, you’ll attend Drawing Fundamentals, where you’ll use various media to learn the fundamentals of line, composition, form, space and modeling. Demonstrations and illustrated lectures enrich studio sessions. During the afternoon session, you’ll pursue your choice of one of the three following courses: ● Communication Design: Positioned at illustration and interaction design, this course will teach you visual problem-solving using elements of two-dimensional design, like composition, color and image making. ● Fashion Design: The course focuses on the relationship between clothing and contemporary culture. You’ll begin by learning to illustrate your designs two-dimensionally. Drawings translate into wearable artworks, with a focus on construction, proportion (比例) and form. ● Studio Art: The course explores techniques and strategies for working across disciplines in visual art. With an emphasis on experimentation, the course will explore how the interrelation of form, content, materials, and process gives work its meaning. Also, we’ll bring you, participants, to some top museums, galleries, and historic sites in the city. Application ● Students apply for the program online through Slate, the program’s online application system. ● Requirements include an essay, a letter of recommendation, optional samples of your work, and an application fee of $35. Tuition (学费) The tuition of the program is $6,557. Upon acceptance to the program, a $250 nonrefundable deposit (part of the tuition) will be required by December 31st. If you have questions, please contact courtney.cushard@wustl.edu. 1. How can students benefit from the program? A. Learn tips on gaining college credits. B. Improve their chances of college admission. C. Receive guidance from famous artists. D. Find opportunities to work part-time. 2. Which course teaches translating drawings into wearable artworks? A. Drawing Fundamentals. B. Communication Design. C. Fashion Design. D. Studio Art. 3. How much should a student pay to attend the program? A. $6,842. B. $6,557. C. $6,592. D. $6,807. B Thousands rushed the West in the settlement era, chasing land and prosperity. Few of those hopeful homes remain today. But just outside Sheridan, Wyoming, stands a rare exception: The Stone House, a sandstone home built in 1898 that appears frozen in time. So far, the home has had eight owners. In history, it witnessed the hardships of drought, the agricultural collapse and the Great Depression. Hard times hit many of the owners, but the house itself has survived. The home’s newest owner is Brian Nix, who says he was drawn to this corner of Wyoming after a near-fatal illness in 2015. Nix’s illness left him feeling that he was being called to another place on earth. Year after year, he restlessly sought such a place but in vain. Until one beautiful day in June, he stood in front of The Stone House. Looking at a house from a time so long past but so well-preserved, he felt it was like standing in front of a miracle. His heart told him it was “The One”. Nix has a background in construction, so he knew exactly all that this old house needed was for humans not to intervene too much. Nix is looking at opportunities to restore the home with minimum changes. He even brings back the items that once belonged to the house. He doesn’t know what else will be uncovered at The Stone House. But he does know whatever else he does find will just add to the mystery of this home. Today, the Sheridan Community Land Trust is grateful to Nix for his foresight and commitment to preserving the Stone House. His efforts ensure that this home’s stories of hardship, resilience (恢复力) and everyday Wyoming life will continue to live on. If Nix has his way, it’s a view — and a story — that Wyomingites will get to enjoy for another 1,000 years to come. 4. What makes The Stone House special? A. It has remained largely unchanged over time. B. It symbolized prosperity in local culture. C. It has had eight owners since the 19th century. D. It was built during the Great Depression. 5. How did Nix feel when seeing the house? A. Amused. B. Honored. C. Struck. D. Stressed. 6. What can we learn about Nix’s restoration of the house? A. He repairs it with some construction workers. B. He rebuilds it without turning to experts. C. He restores it with the original design plan. D. He preserves it without over-disturbing it. 7. What can be inferred about the house’s future from the last paragraph? A. It will be managed by the government. B. Its history will be passed down for ages. C. It will inspire local people’s commitment. D. Its future is guaranteed by the Land Trust. C Why do we keep pets? For many families today, pets are often regarded as “one of the family”. However, two centuries ago, keeping pets was the privilege of the rich. While increasing wealth has enabled more people to keep animals, this alone cannot explain the rise in pet ownership. Surveys show emotional attachment. This passion comes from our nature, as even early tribes (部落) kept animals as companions. As a biologist, I grew up without pets. However, my wife introduced me to dogs and cats, and showed me the joy they could bring. As I spent more time observing them in a new way, I discovered that their behaviors are a mix of wild instincts (本能) and habits learned from humans. It made me realize that biology alone cannot fully explain this. We must also consider the owners’ minds. Most owners talk to their pets as little people. Our brains naturally project human intentions and emotions onto pets. Sometimes these projections are accurate, but often they are imaginative. When expectations are not met, we feel disappointed. These unconscious projections often shape how we interpret our pets’ behavior, sometimes leading us to misunderstand what they are actually communicating. This realization led to “anthrozoology”. In the 1980s, a few of us coined the term to study the “human-animal bond”. We established the International Society for Anthrozoology. Today, students can earn qualifications in this field from universities worldwide. It brings together biologists, psychologists and scientists to study our relationships with animals. I have been writing this book for over twenty years. The more I studied pet owners, the more fascinated I became. Interestingly, though pets lost their practical uses, their numbers actually exploded. Our fascination with them runs deeper than fashion. Using various sources and my own research, I examined the scientific reasons for keeping pets. This book is the result. 8. According to paragraph 1, why do people keep pets? A. To satisfy a natural need. B. To display the owners’ wealth. C. To continue a past tradition. D. To cooperate with animals. 9. What can we learn about owners’ talking to their pets? A. It enriches human imagination. B. It shapes human emotions. C. It promotes human well-being. D. It reflects human thoughts. 10. What can be inferred about the field of anthrozoology? A. It developed quickly in the 1980s. B. It involves different fields of study. C. It mainly deals with family pets. D. It offers biology qualifications. 11. What is the main idea of paragraph 5? A. How this book came into being. B. When people started keeping pets. C. What caused pet numbers to rise. D. Why pets lost their practical uses. D Bosses fed up with candidate ghosting (人间蒸发) and looking through thousands of applications may have a new assistant for the tough selection process: using artificial intelligence (AI) to interview the applicants. And the tools are benefiting job seekers as well, according to new research led by the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Many hiring managers are at the mercy of catfishing, where final candidates accept a job offer only to never show up. However, it isn’t just applicants who are engaging in ghosting; it’s become a workplace practice on both sides. A separate Glassdoor study found that around 27% of applicants never even heard back after completing a final round interview. When given the choice, 78% of job applicants picked the AI interviewer over a human recruiter (招聘人员). Applicants interviewed by an AI voice agent were 12% more likely to accept a job offer than those screened by human interviewers, according to the analysis. Plus, candidates screened by the technology were more likely to actually start their jobs and stick around for more than 30 days. Why is AI winning at hiring? The researchers found that these tools were able to cover more ground in interviews because they’re able to get to the point. As a result, applicants can produce richer answers. Applicants who spoke to AI recruiters received job offers in 9.73% of the cases, compared to 8.7% under human recruiters. For younger job seekers, using a robot in an interview process may not be such a scary feeling. Having studied, communicated and worked largely online, many are already comfortable with digital interactions, making AI interviewers seem like a natural extension of that experience. But while AI interviewers have proved to help job seekers succeed in landing a role, not everyone is so accepting of the new technology. Candidates rated the interaction as less “natural” compared to talking with a human. In 7% of the cases, the applicants encountered technical issues. And about 5% of applicants even ended their interviews once they realized they were speaking with AI. 12. Which of the following best explains “catfishing” underlined in paragraph 2? A. Escaping work stress. B. Breaking one’s promise. C. Hiding one’s identity. D. Accepting an invitation. 13. What advantage do AI interviewers have? A. They offer more detailed responses. B. They are more friendly and natural. C. They create a livelier atmosphere. D. They make interviews more effective. 14. What do younger job seekers think of AI interviewers? A. Acceptable. B. Annoying. C. Complicated. D. Creative. 15. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Job Seekers’ Passion for AI Interviewing B. The Trend of Future Interviewing C. The Rise of AI in Interviewing D. Challenges in AI Interviewing 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。 It’s easy to assume that achieving a consistently clean home requires marathon cleaning sessions, but actually maintaining a clean and tidy space often comes down to small, consistent actions. ____16____ It’s an excellent example of setting simple micro-habits, which allows you to create a year-round tidy home without stress. Fifteen minutes feels manageable because it removes the mental barrier of “I don’t have time to clean” and replaces it with a realistic commitment you can keep each day — small but consistent actions. ____17____ As a result, messes won’t pile up and turn into major cleaning projects. Think of it as maintenance (维护), not deep cleaning. You’re simply resetting your space each day, ensuring it never gets out of control. So, how does it work? The following ideas can help. ____18____ One day might be the kitchen, another day the living room, and the next day can be the bathroom. You can also carry out tasks like wiping surfaces, or cleaning up one junk drawer at a time. Consequently, every part of your home receives proper care throughout the week. Pair your 15-minute clean-up with something you already do each day. For example, wipe the table and load the dishes after dinner, or do one load of laundry right when you get home from work. But remember to set a timer and stop when it goes off. ____19____ Get the whole household involved. A tidy home is easier to maintain when everyone participates. Assign age-appropriate tasks to children or quick responsibilities to other adults in the household. ____20____ When cleaning becomes a shared daily routine, it feels lighter and more sustainable. A. Focus on one area or task at a time. B. Done daily, those small efforts add up. C. This is where the 15-minute daily clean-up comes in. D. Don’t skip the daily cleaning just because you’re busy. E. Over time, you may find some areas need extra attention. F. Knowing there’s a clear endpoint keeps the task from feeling endless. G. Even five minutes of effort from each person can make a big difference. 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。 Volunteering has given me opportunities to connect with people in meaningful ways. One experience in particular, during the Senior Citizens Day celebration, ____21____ as one of the most influential moments I’ve had while volunteering. During the ____22____, moving from table to table offering drinks and snacks, I took moments to ____23____ with each person, asking about their day and listening to their stories. At one of the tables, I met a woman who quietly sat alone. I ____24____ myself and began a conversation with her. At first, our discussion was ____25____. We talked about the foods and weather, but as we continued talking, she told me that she rarely ____26____ visitors and often felt lonely as she had no family or relatives nearby. Her ____27____ and vulnerability (脆弱) deeply touched me, informing me that sometimes what people need most is someone willing to ____28____ them and acknowledge their presence. Since that day, I’ve made it a personal ____29____ to visit her at least once a week. Sometimes we talk about her life and the memories she has from years past. Other times we talk about everyday things. ____30____, we just sit, enjoying a quiet moment together. All this serves as a reminder to her that she isn’t ____31____ and that someone cares about her. Over time, I realize how much these visits ____32____ to both of us. For her, the time together helps relieve her ____33____, while for me, the experience is a powerful lesson in ____34____. It teaches me that sometimes the smallest actions, like giving someone your time and ____35____, can have the greatest impact. 21. A. starts out B. passes by C. stands out D. builds up 22. A. event B. plan C. game D. conference 23. A. debate B. cooperate C. consult D. communicate 24. A. blamed B. introduced C. controlled D. convinced 25. A. abstract B. difficult C. casual D. friendly 26. A. received B. expected C. joined D. welcomed 27. A. patience B. insistence C. respect D. honesty 28. A. protect B. entertain C. accompany D. comfort 29. A. promise B. challenge C. hobby D. principle 30. A. Constantly B. Occasionally C. Eventually D. Generally 31. A. replaced B. misunderstood C. forgotten D. judged 32. A. mean B. relate C. appeal D. belong 33. A. confusion B. depression C. tiredness D. loneliness 34. A. education B. empathy C. gratitude D. devotion 35. A. expression B. explanation C. appreciation D. attention 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。 Traveling in China has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. I will share my journey, ____36____ (highlight) two unique aspects of Chinese culture. One of the most memorable aspects of living there was the safety ensured. I felt comfortable walking around at any hour of the day or night. I especially found ____37____ (I) enjoying wandering through night markets, where the atmosphere ____38____ (be) lively and enjoyable. The openness of the streets and the friendliness of the people encouraged me to strike up conversations ____39____ build connections. The sense of community I experienced was heart-warming, as ____40____ (local) often looked out for one another. The food landscape in China was another delightful aspect of my journey. From street food stalls to upscale restaurants, the ____41____ (diverse) of dishes available was incredible. I discovered authentic (地道的) Chinese cuisine, ____42____ is vastly different from what is often served in Western countries. Each meal was ____43____ unique journey, filled with flavors and ingredients that were both familiar and entirely new. As a vegetarian (素食者), I initially thought it was difficult ____44____ (explore) menus full of meat-centric dishes. However, I became ____45____ (adventure), trying dishes I had never considered before, leading to new tastes and experiences that broadened my appreciation for Chinese cuisine. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，外教Kate计划下个月在学校举办一场英语戏剧节，届时学生将表演经典英语短剧。请给Kate写封邮件，内容包括： （1）建议设计宣传海报； （2）自荐负责海报制作。 注意： （1）写作词数应为80左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Kate, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 When I came to college, I discovered video games as a way to relax. The virtual world gave me a feeling of control and success that seemed hard to find in real life. My roommates often invited me to study together, but I’d say “one more round” — which usually turned into three or four. Gradually, gaming started to take time away from my study. I stayed up late playing, woke up tired, and struggled to concentrate in class. I made up excuses to ask for leave from the morning lectures, telling myself I’d catch up later. But I didn’t. Assignments piled up, and I ended up doing them in a rush at the last minute. My grades, once above average, began to drop — not failing, but clearly lower. I knew I was spending too much time gaming, yet I told myself I could stop whenever I wanted. But every time I tried to cut back, the attraction of the next round pulled me back in. I felt stuck between the screen and my study. Then one morning, I got an email from my academic advisor. It was an academic warning — my grade point average (GPA) had been below 2.5 for two semesters in a row. GPA is on a 4.0 scale. Usually, 2.0 is the minimum to pass, and 3.0 or above is considered good. I had to meet my advisor and make a study plan within a month. The words shocked me. That night, I sat at my desk without turning on the game. I looked at my calendar — missed deadlines, unread chapters, and blank notebooks. I saw my reflection in the dark screen: tired and guilty. A question I’d been avoiding came to me: Is this really who I want to be? I had no answer, but for the first time, I was ready to find one. 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。 The next morning, I walked into my advisor’s office. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ A month later, I began to see changes in both my life and study. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $