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四平市第一高级中学2026—2027学年度上学期第一次阶段性测试 高二英语试题 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，共67题，共150分，共6页。考试时间为120分钟。考试结束后，只交答题卡。 第Ⅰ卷 选择题 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers talking about? A. A pop star. B. An old song. C. A radio program. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man want to do? A. Have breakfast. B. Take a walk. C. Call his office. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where does the conversation take place? A. In a restaurant. B. In a police station. C. In a car. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When will Michael be back? A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What has recently caught the man’s interest? A. Areas with little rainfall. B. Places full of animals. C. Regions full of plants. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What will the weather be like today? A. Stormy. B. Sunny. C. Foggy. 7. What is the man going to do? A. Plant a tree. B. Move his car. C. Check the map. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What did the woman do? A. She went over the speed limit. B. She parked in a school zone. C. She drove through a red light. 9. What time does school finish on Wednesdays? A. At 2:00 pm. B. At 2:30 pm. C. At 3:30 pm. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. What position is the man interested in? A. Window cleaner. B. Shop assistant. C. Fitness coach. 11. What will be provided for the job? A. A company car. B. A smartphone. C. A video recorder. 12. What is needed to do the job? A. Computer skills. B. Physical strength. C. Work experience. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. Why did Marie post her kitchen gardening online at first? A. To keep records of her progress. B. To sell home-grown vegetables. C. To motivate her fellow gardeners. 14. Why does Marie recommend beginners to grow strawberries? A. They need no special care. B. They can be used in cooking. C. They bear a lot of fruit soon. 15. What is difficult for Marie to grow? A. Herbs. B. Carrots. C. Pears. 16. What is Marie’s advice to those interested in kitchen gardening? A. Aim high. B. Keep focused. C. Stay optimistic. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. Why does the speaker give the talk? A. To present a guest. B. To sell a book. C. To share a story. 18. What did Melville do in San Francisco? A. He joined a jazz band. B. He started a magazine. C. He taught at a college. 19. When did Melville return to London? A. In 1987. B. In 1992. C. In 1997. 20. What is Melville’s book aimed at? A. Recommending a contemporary musician. B. Promoting the study of black dance music. C. Drawing public attention to music education. 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 Active Challenge Weight loss camp for girls aged 13-18 in Canada. Location: Beautiful Bear Creek Outdoor Centre near Ottawa, Ontario Season: July 2-August 28th Capacity: 40 Activities include hiking, rafting, canoeing, yoga (瑜伽), cooking, camp skills, mountain biking, nutrition classes, swimming, fitness classes, etc. Choose what you like. Active Challenge is a weight loss program specially for young women. The burden of being overweight is heavier than just the extra pounds. We use outdoor adventures to challenge the girls, to give them something to draw strength from. Because you’ll be losing weight alongside young women just like you, you’ll find no one laughing at you and you’ll help each other. At Active Challenge you’ll make lifelong friends with young women of your own age and learn to love new adventurous activities. Pre-Camp: Upon registration (注册) in Active Challenge, a registration package will be sent out to you with forms to be completed before camping as well as program preparation materials, so you will know how to get prepared for the program. Post-Camp: Our post program is designed to keep you focused and remind you of the goals that you set during the camp. After the camp ends we will send you home with your personal meal and exercise plan and keep in touch with you for a full three months through letters, emails and phone calls, tracking your progress and giving you strategies and support. 21. How will girls feel about the atmosphere at Active Challenge? A. Lonely but safe. B. Cold but exciting. C. Friendly and supportive. D. Competitive and challenging. 22. After registration, girls ________. A. should go to buy the program preparation materials B. will be informed how to get prepared for the program C. should learn some skills and strategies to lose weight D. will have to finish some challenging assignments at home 23. The post-camp help will last ________. A. until the end of November B. until the beginning of the next year C. until girls achieve success in their lives D. until girls can keep their weight off forever B Seeking comfort in a disorderly world, Jennie Brennan and Jacob Peter have found an unlikely source of wellbeing: quietly rescuing and helping London’s pigeons (鸽子). Pigeons in urban areas often suffer from a preventable condition known as “stringfoot”, in which litter (垃圾) such as thread, fishing line or human hair gets wrapped around their toes. Untreated, the birds can lose a toe, or even a whole foot. “There are so many problems in my life and in the lives of people I care about that I can’t really do anything about,” said Brennan, of the London Pigeon Rescue. “But what I can do is save a pigeon’s life, or their toes, or restore their abilities. That might seem like a small difference, but to that pigeon, it’s massive.” On rescues, the pair of volunteers use seeds to attract pigeons, then gently cover them with a kitchen towel before removing any tight trash with scissors. “It’s a man-made problem,” Brennan said. “I think someone needs to be responsible for helping them with the problem that we’ve created.” Brennan first began feeding pigeons in 2021 after reading they were going hungry. Over time, she began noticing injuries and sought help on Facebook from Peter, who was already rescuing birds. Since then, the two have worked together and attempted to tend to the birds three to four times a week, often responding to tips from concerned members of the public. “Liking pigeons as much as I do means that I have little friends everywhere I go. I was busy, stressed, and felt a bit sorry for myself. Then I saw a couple of pigeons pass by, and it instantly brightened my day,” Brennan said. 24. What is a main problem that urban pigeons in London often suffer from? A. A shortage of food. B. Attacks from other animals. C. Exposure to extreme weather. D. Getting caught in human-made litter. 25. How does Brennan feel about rescuing pigeons? A. It is a lifelong commitment. B. It is surprisingly easy to get into. C. It brings her a sense of purpose and joy. D. It is stressful and takes up too much time. 26. How did Brennan and Peter start working together? A. Through contact on Facebook. B. By meeting at a wildlife shelter. C. Through their friends’ introduction. D. With the help of the London Pigeon Rescue. 27. What is the main idea of the text? A. Ways to prevent stringfoot in pigeons. B. A mission to rescue London’s pigeons. C. The harm of litter to urban pigeons. D. Two volunteers’ daily life in London. C Enjoying a juicy watermelon is one of summer’s greatest pleasures, particularly when you don’t have to avoid any seeds. Indeed, humans have adapted many fruits to be seedless in search of a more pleasant eating experience. The navel orange (a sweet orange that is usually seedless), for example, came about after a random genetic mutation (随机的基因突变) produced a single branch with seedless fruit long ago. Cuttings of the branch were joined to other trees, and today, all of the world’s navel oranges are copies of this original. A similar discovery led to seedless grapes, which are thought to first appear in ancient Rome before making their way to the Americas in the 1870s. Scientists have a few guesses about why plants might have developed these abilities and they tried out the combinations in experiments. For one, plants can hybridize more easily than some kinds of animals, and hybridization unlocks the new potential. Even if some combinations don’t pan out, researchers have recorded examples of “hybrid advantage”, in which a hybrid is fitter than either of its parents. Lastly, because the purpose of fruit is to draw animals near to help spread their seeds, the production of fruits without fertilization (受精) may ultimately allow trees to produce more fruit at a lower energetic cost if they don’t need to make seeds, too. Regardless of why seedless fruits exist, they represent an interesting thought experiment, according to Stacey Smith, a plant evolutionary biologist at the University of Colorado Boulder. Many are unable to continue surviving without human involvement, but they’re boosted to grow in the wild for that same reason. There are very few, if any, wild navel oranges, and yet it’s estimated that California will produce 76 million cartons of them this year alone. “My personal take is that all plants under human care have won in some sense, because they don’t have to make more of themselves. We do it for them,” Smith told Live Science. “And we will never stop eating watermelons, and being able to make seedless ones just means we eat more watermelons.” 28. What is the similarity between the orange and grape mentioned in the text? A. Being native to ancient Rome. B. Being seedless due to genetic change. C. Being grown from seeds rather than cuttings. D. Being joined to other plants for a sweeter taste. 29. What does the underlined phrase “pan out” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Die out. B. Fall through. C. Come apart. D. Work out. 30. Why is the existence of seedless fruits considered a thought experiment? A. It contributes to the balance of nature. B. People still have doubts regarding seedless fruits. C. It inspires thinking on natural selection and human activity. D. Seedless fruits have a high demand but limited production. 31. What is the best title of the text? A. Hybridization: The Key to Seedless Fruits’ Success B. Seedless Fruits: A Human-Aided Evolutionary Wonder C. The Journey of Seedless Fruits: From Mutation to Market D. Genetic Mutations: The Only Way to Create Seedless Fruits D For decades, scientists thought of the brain as the most valuable and consequently most closely guarded part of the body. Locked safely behind the blood-brain barrier, it was broadly free of the harm of viruses and the battles started by the immune system (免疫系统). Then, about 20 years ago, some researchers began to wonder: is the brain really so separated from the body? The answer, according to a growing body of evidence, is no. The list of brain conditions that have been associated with changes elsewhere in the body is long and growing. Changes in the makeup of the microorganisms in the digestive system have been linked to disorders such as Parkinson’s disease. There is also a theory that infection during pregnancy could lead to brain diseases in babies. The effect is two-way. There is a lengthening list of symptoms not typically viewed as disorders of the nervous system, but the brain plays a large part in them. For example, the development of a fever is influenced by a population of nerve cells that control body temperature and appetite. Evidence is mounting that cancers use nerves to grow and spread. The interconnection between the brain and body has promising implications for our ability to both understand and treat illnesses. If some brain disorders start outside the brain, then perhaps treatments for them could also reach in from outside. Treatments that take effect through the digestive system, the heart or other organs, would be much easier and less risky than those that must cross the blood-brain barrier. It also works in the opposite direction. Study shows mice have healthier hearts after receiving stimulation to a brain area involved in positive emotion and motivation. Activation of the brain reward centre — called the ventral tegmental area (VTA) — seems to cause immune changes that contribute to it. Working out how this happens could help to destroy cancers, enhance responses to vaccines and even re-evaluate physical diseases that, for centuries, have not been considered as being psychologically driven. 32. What do the researchers focus on about the brain? A. Its protecting system. B. Its exposure to diseases. C. Its controlling function. D. Its connection to the body. 33. How does the author support his idea in paragraph 2? A. By explaining a theory. B. By providing examples. C. By making comparisons. D. By presenting cause and effect. 34. Which best describes treatments that do not cross the blood-brain barrier? A. Cheaper. B. More specific. C. Safer. D. More direct. 35. What does the study suggest in the last paragraph? A. Brain health depends on immune changes. B. Brain stimulation leads to negative emotions. C. The brain can help enhance psychological health. D. The brain may be key to treating physical diseases. 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。 How to Stop Laughing at Inappropriate Times Although laughing at inappropriate times can be embarrassing, it’s actually a natural reaction for some people when they’re facing a highly stressful situation. ___36___ However, when inappropriate laughter negatively affects your life, start by controlling your urge to laugh. If you can’t, try one of these options for shifting your thoughts away from what’s triggering (触发) your laughter. ●Distract yourself from your urge to laugh. It takes time to learn how to control your tendency to laugh, but distraction is an easy way to stop yourself. You can try to pinch yourself, for the slight pain will distract you from your urge to laugh. ___37___. More simply, just look for a certain color in the room or sing a song to yourself. ●___38___ . Do you laugh out of nervousness, or do you laugh to cope with painful feelings? Whatever your reasons for laughing, write down when your laughter is causing you issues. Once you know what they are, you can begin to address your habit of laughing. ●Move to a private location when you start to laugh, if you can. ___39___. This gives you time to calm yourself and take a few deep breaths before rejoining everyone. Learn to recognize the urge that comes before you laugh, and try to identify your laughter triggers so that you can excuse yourself in time. ●Apologize for your laughter, if it still happens. Tell the person you often cope with upsetting feelings by laughing, then say you’re sorry if the reaction hurts them. Opening up to them will likely make them understand where you’re coming from. ___40___. A. Identify what makes you laugh inappropriately B. Record the results of your inappropriate laughter C. The key is to pick a distraction that is easy to do instantly D. This kind of honesty can also help relieve your urge to laugh E. When laughter strikes before you can stop it, excuse yourself F. It could also be a reaction to help you relieve stress and anxiety G. Mental exercises work too — make a list of groceries in your mind 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。 Middle school is like a battlefield. Everyone seems to be going through ____41____ physical changes, emotional mood swings and low self-esteem. For me, ____42____ was my trouble as I stood a head above the other girls. My grandfather would watch me grow ____43____ uncomfortable. “Stand straight and tall,” he’d say, as I tried to shrink myself to avoid ____44____. And each time, I would sheepishly (难为情地) do as he said. I understand that his advice was about more than just feet and inches. My grandfather grew up in ____45____ Europe. When German soldiers ____46____ his hometown, a beautiful city in Poland, he hated them and eventually resolved to join the army to fight for his country’s freedom. “Stand straight, stand tall” meant something else back then. After the war, he ____47____ a boat for America. All alone in a new country, he was ____48____ about his future. Still, he ____49____ head-on into the hustle and bustle (忙碌喧嚣) of the streets of New York. Soon, he met other European immigrants, each of them trying to find his or her own way. If they could do it, why couldn’t he? “Stand straight, stand tall,” he would always ____50____ himself. Thanks to the help of a loyal and ____51____ friend, my grandfather acquired a jewelry booth on the street. He was nervous at the beginning. He was trying to learn this ____52____ new business and a new language as well. Amazingly, with his efforts, within months, my grandfather was commanding his spot behind the counter, selling ____53____ and all kinds of pearls in no more than one year as if he had been doing it his whole life. Listening to my grandfather’s remarkable experiences has changed the way I ____54____ my own life. His advice to me has become much more than a challenge to improve my posture. It tells me to be ____55____ of who I am. 41. A. difficult B. awkward C. exciting D. harmful 42. A. height B. finance C. relationship D. performance 43. A. academically B. largely C. doubtfully D. increasingly 44. A. reaching out B. picking out C. sticking out D. coming out 45. A. weather-beaten B. war-torn C. disaster-stricken D. tongue-tied 46. A. advocated B. approached C. charged D. occupied 47. A. witnessed B. boarded C. guided D. slid 48. A. satisfied B. excited C. frightened D. tired 49. A. studied B. observed C. exploded D. marched 50. A. calculate B. accept C. remind D. consult 51. A. tricky B. trusty C. cheerful D. selfish 52. A. tough B. dizzy C. adequate D. quiet 53. A. desserts B. parcels C. sugars D. diamonds 54. A. fancy B. view C. expect D. deliver 55. A. ashamed B. typical C. free D. proud 第Ⅱ卷 非选择题 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。 Chinese peonies (牡丹) are not just beautiful flowers; they also hold deep symbolic meaning in Chinese culture. Often ____56____ (refer) to as the King of Flowers, the peony is one of the most ____57____ (culture) significant flowers in China, with a history dating back over 2,000 years. It is believed ____58____ (represent) wealth, prosperity (繁荣), and honor. One of the reasons for the peony’s cultural significance is its historical association with the imperial family. During the Tang Dynasty, the peony ____59____ (consider) the official flower of the imperial court and only the imperial family and high-ranking ____60____ (official) could plant and enjoy these delicate flowers. In addition, the peony was deeply rooted in Chinese mythology. According to Chinese legend, the peony is associated with a beautiful goddess named Xi Wangmu, ____61____ planted peonies in her garden to symbolize her immortality (永生). Thus, the peony is often associated with longevity and the ____62____ (pursue) of immortality. Also, the peony holds ____63____ special place in Chinese weddings. It is greatly admired ____64____ a symbol of love and happiness and is often used in wedding ceremonies and decorations. In conclusion, the cultural significance of Chinese peonies cannot be underestimated. Over centuries, their rich history, deep symbolism, and aesthetic beauty ____65____ (make) them one of the most treasured flowers in China. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66. 假定你是李华，你校英语俱乐部将举办“文化周”活动，现向成员征集活动方案。请从以下两个主题中选择一个作为文化周的主题：“Traditional Festivals (传统节日)”或“Local Delicacies (地方美食)”。请你给俱乐部负责人Mr. Smith写一封信，内容包括： 1.你的选择； 2.你推荐的理由。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右；(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Mr. Smith, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 67. 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。 Every summer, my parents and I go to stay in a small wooden house by a lake, which is not far from our home. I love building sandcastles, finding small rocks to skip across the water and seeing how many times they can bounce. On July 15 this year, I was playing on the beach when Dad called me to return home, but I wanted to cool off a little first — so I walked into the water. It felt soft on my skin and cool, which was nice because the sun was so hot. Dad kept telling me to hurry up — he wanted to watch the World Cup final. But I liked to take my time, so I didn’t listen to him. I got down on my hands and knees and crawled along the lake bottom. I was looking for rocks to skip when my hand and knee touched something long and hard under the sand. I pulled it out. It wasn’t like the sticks or rocks I usually find. One end was sharp, and the other had a handle. I held it up to the sky, put my other hand on my hip, and shouted, “Dad, I found a sword!” I felt like a brave warrior, but Dad laughed and said I looked like a little pirate with a toy sword. The sword was rough, and my hands got covered in sticky brown rust. Then the sword started to bend. Dad ran over through the water and asked to hold it. I didn’t want to give it up — it was my sword! But I let him take it in the end. I ran to Mom, Grandma and some other family members. They were all sitting outside drinking coffee and eating cookies. I yelled, “I found a sword! I found a sword!” Later, Dad took the sword to show our neighbors. Their family have lived in the village for over 100 years. They said it looked like an old sword from a long time ago, the kind ancient warriors used. And because of all this, Dad never got to watch the World Cup final. 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。 When we showed the sword to an expert later, she was clearly surprised. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ We finally decided to give the sword to the local museum. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 四平市第一高级中学2026—2027学年度上学期第一次阶段性测试 高二英语试题 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，共67题，共150分，共6页。考试时间为120分钟。考试结束后，只交答题卡。 第Ⅰ卷 选择题 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers talking about? A. A pop star. B. An old song. C. A radio program. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: Paul, listen to the radio. It’s You’ve Stolen My Heart, one of the songs played at our wedding. M: Yeah, how beautiful! It’s been popular for almost two decades. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man want to do? A. Have breakfast. B. Take a walk. C. Call his office. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: Jenny, you can just drop me here. W: But we’re two streets away from the office. M: It’s fine. I had a big breakfast and feel like a bit of walk. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where does the conversation take place? A. In a restaurant. B. In a police station. C. In a car. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: Slow down a bit, John, keep it under 65 we don’t want to be pulled over by the police. M: Okay. I just wanted to get to the service station sooner. I’m kind of hungry. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When will Michael be back? A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: Jenny, I’ve heard Michael will return home from abroad this Friday. Do you know that? W: Yes, he was supposed to, but an extra important meeting is arranged for Saturday. So he will return a day later than scheduled. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What has recently caught the man’s interest? A. Areas with little rainfall. B. Places full of animals. C. Regions full of plants. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: Reading about different types of habitats has been a real learning experience. M: Right, it’s so interesting. For a long time, I have been curious about natural environments known for their colorful and rich plant and animal life. But now, I’m more curious about dry places. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What will the weather be like today? A. Stormy. B. Sunny. C. Foggy. 7. What is the man going to do? A. Plant a tree. B. Move his car. C. Check the map. 【答案】6. A 7. B 【解析】 【原文】W: Honey, have you checked today's weather forecast? M: Yes, it's cold and wet. There is a warning for strong winds up to 100 kilometers per hour. W: What are we going to do then? M: Nothing much. Just stay indoors. There is a risk of falling trees and power lines. W: Right. M: And the low temperatures could bring snow to the forest area. W: I hope it's over quickly. M: Well, it won't get better until late Wednesday. Anyway, I have to move the car away from the trees. W: Yeah, you cannot be too careful. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What did the woman do? A. She went over the speed limit. B. She parked in a school zone. C. She drove through a red light. 9. What time does school finish on Wednesdays? A. At 2:00 pm. B. At 2:30 pm. C. At 3:30 pm. 【答案】8. A 9. A 【解析】 【原文】M: Miss, I’ll need to see your driver’s license. W: Was I doing something wrong? M: You’re driving in a school zone around the time school lets out. The speed limit is 15 miles an hour, and you were going 35. W: But it’s only 2:10 pm. The students aren’t dismissed until 3:30. M: Today is Wednesday. Students are dismissed an hour and a half earlier on Wednesdays. W: Oh, no, you’re right. I just forgot that. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. What position is the man interested in? A. Window cleaner. B. Shop assistant. C. Fitness coach. 11. What will be provided for the job? A. A company car. B. A smartphone. C. A video recorder. 12. What is needed to do the job? A. Computer skills. B. Physical strength. C. Work experience. 【答案】10. A 11. A 12. B 【解析】 【原文】W: Hello missus car’s commercial cleaning. May I help you? M: Yes, I’m calling to ask about the cleaner position. Is it still available? W: Yes, it is. We mainly work with small stores in the area and the job is to clean the store front Windows. M: I know you said that in the ad. Do I need work experience? W: No, we offer on the job. Paid training as a company car is provided. You must have a driver’s license and a good driving record. You also need to have a smart phone for communication. M: Sure thing. Can I ask about the pay? W: Certainly, it’s ten to twelve dollars per hour plus tips. M: OK do you have other requirements? W: Our employees must be dependable and be able to lift heavy things and stand long hours at a time. M: No problem. W: Good. Can you come tomorrow afternoon at two for an interview? M: OK. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. Why did Marie post her kitchen gardening online at first? A. To keep records of her progress. B. To sell home-grown vegetables. C. To motivate her fellow gardeners. 14. Why does Marie recommend beginners to grow strawberries? A. They need no special care. B. They can be used in cooking. C. They bear a lot of fruit soon. 15. What is difficult for Marie to grow? A. Herbs. B. Carrots. C. Pears. 16. What is Marie’s advice to those interested in kitchen gardening? A. Aim high. B. Keep focused. C. Stay optimistic. 【答案】13. A 14. C 15. B 16. C 【解析】 【原文】M: So Marie, your kitchen garden looks excellent. What made you turn to social media to record your vegetable growing? W: Initially, I used the online platform as a diary, something to look back on, giving me a sense of achievements and keeping me motivated and moving forward. As time went by, other gardeners and like-minded people began to follow my progress, too. M: I know you grow lots of fruit on your land. Which would you recommend to beginners as the best to grow? W: Strawberries would be a good choice. They produce a lot of fruit in their first season. M: That’s cool. Well, do you have plans to try new or any particular crops next year? W: Next season I will be adding some pear trees to the fruit area. I will be adding more herbs which I can use in the kitchen. After a couple of years of failure, I will try growing carrots again. M: What advice would you offer someone thinking of doing kitchen gardening? W: Have a plan of what you want your kitchen garden to look like. Don’t be too discouraged if things don’t go according to plan. Learn from your mistakes and move on. There’s always next season. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. Why does the speaker give the talk? A. To present a guest. B. To sell a book. C. To share a story. 18. What did Melville do in San Francisco? A. He joined a jazz band. B. He started a magazine. C. He taught at a college. 19. When did Melville return to London? A. In 1987. B. In 1992. C. In 1997. 20. What is Melville’s book aimed at? A. Recommending a contemporary musician. B. Promoting the study of black dance music. C. Drawing public attention to music education. 【答案】17. A 18. B 19. C 20. B 【解析】 【原文】W: Hello, everybody. Thanks for your consistent support for our weekly meeting — New Books Sharing. Today, we’ve invited Dr. Caspar Melville, lecturer from the University of London. Dr. Melville started out as a music journalist for a black music magazine called Blues and Soul. In 1992, he moved to San Francisco and founded a jazz magazine named On the One with some friends. They did a really good job, though there was not a lot of money in it. In 1997, he moved back to London and started teaching, and made the decision to find another way to write about music. He grew up in London. He feels that the music in London clubs has formed him. But unfortunately, it has been seriously undervalued by the academic world. In black music studies, jazz has received great attention. But dance music has been largely ignored. His book, It’s a London Thing, is meant to change that situation. So let’s welcome Dr. Melville to share with us his ideas in the book. 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 Active Challenge Weight loss camp for girls aged 13-18 in Canada. Location: Beautiful Bear Creek Outdoor Centre near Ottawa, Ontario Season: July 2-August 28th Capacity: 40 Activities include hiking, rafting, canoeing, yoga (瑜伽), cooking, camp skills, mountain biking, nutrition classes, swimming, fitness classes, etc. Choose what you like. Active Challenge is a weight loss program specially for young women. The burden of being overweight is heavier than just the extra pounds. We use outdoor adventures to challenge the girls, to give them something to draw strength from. Because you’ll be losing weight alongside young women just like you, you’ll find no one laughing at you and you’ll help each other. At Active Challenge you’ll make lifelong friends with young women of your own age and learn to love new adventurous activities. Pre-Camp: Upon registration (注册) in Active Challenge, a registration package will be sent out to you with forms to be completed before camping as well as program preparation materials, so you will know how to get prepared for the program. Post-Camp: Our post program is designed to keep you focused and remind you of the goals that you set during the camp. After the camp ends we will send you home with your personal meal and exercise plan and keep in touch with you for a full three months through letters, emails and phone calls, tracking your progress and giving you strategies and support. 21. How will girls feel about the atmosphere at Active Challenge? A. Lonely but safe. B. Cold but exciting. C. Friendly and supportive. D. Competitive and challenging. 22. After registration, girls ________. A. should go to buy the program preparation materials B. will be informed how to get prepared for the program C. should learn some skills and strategies to lose weight D. will have to finish some challenging assignments at home 23. The post-camp help will last ________. A. until the end of November B. until the beginning of the next year C. until girls achieve success in their lives D. until girls can keep their weight off forever 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍加拿大专为13至18岁女孩开设的减重夏令营Active Challenge的相关信息。 【21题详解】 推理判断题。根据文中的“Because you’ll be losing weight alongside young women just like you, you’ll find no one laughing at you and you’ll help each other.(你会和与你一样的年轻女孩一起减重，没有人会嘲笑你，你们会互相帮助。)”可知，夏令营的氛围友好且互帮互助。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据Pre-Camp部分中的“Upon registration (注册) in Active Challenge, a registration package will be sent out to you with forms to be completed before camping as well as program preparation materials, so you will know how to get prepared for the program.(在Active Challenge注册之后，你会收到注册资料包，里面包含开营前要填写的表格和项目准备材料，这样你就知道该如何为项目做准备。)”可知，注册之后女孩们会被告知如何为该项目做准备。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据Season部分中的“July 2-August 28th(7月2日至8月28日)”以及Post-Camp部分中的“keep in touch with you for a full three months through letters, emails and phone calls(通过信件、邮件和电话和你保持整整三个月的联系)”可知，营地8月28日结束，后续帮扶持续三个月，帮扶持续到11月底。 B Seeking comfort in a disorderly world, Jennie Brennan and Jacob Peter have found an unlikely source of wellbeing: quietly rescuing and helping London’s pigeons (鸽子). Pigeons in urban areas often suffer from a preventable condition known as “stringfoot”, in which litter (垃圾) such as thread, fishing line or human hair gets wrapped around their toes. Untreated, the birds can lose a toe, or even a whole foot. “There are so many problems in my life and in the lives of people I care about that I can’t really do anything about,” said Brennan, of the London Pigeon Rescue. “But what I can do is save a pigeon’s life, or their toes, or restore their abilities. That might seem like a small difference, but to that pigeon, it’s massive.” On rescues, the pair of volunteers use seeds to attract pigeons, then gently cover them with a kitchen towel before removing any tight trash with scissors. “It’s a man-made problem,” Brennan said. “I think someone needs to be responsible for helping them with the problem that we’ve created.” Brennan first began feeding pigeons in 2021 after reading they were going hungry. Over time, she began noticing injuries and sought help on Facebook from Peter, who was already rescuing birds. Since then, the two have worked together and attempted to tend to the birds three to four times a week, often responding to tips from concerned members of the public. “Liking pigeons as much as I do means that I have little friends everywhere I go. I was busy, stressed, and felt a bit sorry for myself. Then I saw a couple of pigeons pass by, and it instantly brightened my day,” Brennan said. 24. What is a main problem that urban pigeons in London often suffer from? A. A shortage of food. B. Attacks from other animals. C. Exposure to extreme weather. D. Getting caught in human-made litter. 25. How does Brennan feel about rescuing pigeons? A. It is a lifelong commitment. B. It is surprisingly easy to get into. C. It brings her a sense of purpose and joy. D. It is stressful and takes up too much time. 26. How did Brennan and Peter start working together? A. Through contact on Facebook. B. By meeting at a wildlife shelter. C. Through their friends’ introduction. D. With the help of the London Pigeon Rescue. 27. What is the main idea of the text? A. Ways to prevent stringfoot in pigeons. B. A mission to rescue London’s pigeons. C. The harm of litter to urban pigeons. D. Two volunteers’ daily life in London. 【答案】24. D 25. C 26. A 27. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了Jennie Brennan与Jacob Peter在纷乱世界中，以救助伦敦患“线足病”的鸽子为幸福源泉，二人合作救助，既帮了鸽子也慰藉了自己。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Pigeons in urban areas often suffer from a preventable condition known as “stringfoot”, in which litter such as thread, fishing line or human hair gets wrapped around their toes. (城市里的鸽子常常受到一种可预防疾病的困扰，这种病被称为“线足病”。线程、鱼线或人类头发等垃圾会缠绕在它们的脚趾上，若不及时处理，这些鸽子可能会失去一根脚趾，甚至整只脚。)”可知，城市里的鸽子经常遭受人类制造的垃圾（如线、钓鱼线或头发）缠绕脚趾的问题，即被人类制造的垃圾困住。故选D。 【25题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“That might seem like a small difference, but to that pigeon, it’s massive. (这可能看起来是微小的改变，但对那只鸽子来说，意义重大。)”且最后一段提到“Then I saw a couple of pigeons pass by, and it instantly brightened my day. ( 然后我看到几只鸽子飞过，这让我的一天顿时充满了欢乐。)”可推知，Brennan救助鸽子让她有使命感和快乐。故选C。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段中“Over time, she began noticing injuries and sought help on Facebook from Peter, who was already rescuing birds. (随着时间的推移，她开始注意到伤口，并在Facebook上向Peter寻求帮助，Peter已经在救鸟了。)”可知，Brennan和Peter的合作始于Facebook上的联系。故选A。 【27题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章围绕Jennie Brennan and Jacob Peter这两位志愿者救助伦敦鸽子的善举展开，详细描述了他们救助鸽子的原因、救助方式以及他们从事这项工作的意义和感受。由此可知，全文核心是“这一救助伦敦鸽子的使命”。故选B。 C Enjoying a juicy watermelon is one of summer’s greatest pleasures, particularly when you don’t have to avoid any seeds. Indeed, humans have adapted many fruits to be seedless in search of a more pleasant eating experience. The navel orange (a sweet orange that is usually seedless), for example, came about after a random genetic mutation (随机的基因突变) produced a single branch with seedless fruit long ago. Cuttings of the branch were joined to other trees, and today, all of the world’s navel oranges are copies of this original. A similar discovery led to seedless grapes, which are thought to first appear in ancient Rome before making their way to the Americas in the 1870s. Scientists have a few guesses about why plants might have developed these abilities and they tried out the combinations in experiments. For one, plants can hybridize more easily than some kinds of animals, and hybridization unlocks the new potential. Even if some combinations don’t pan out, researchers have recorded examples of “hybrid advantage”, in which a hybrid is fitter than either of its parents. Lastly, because the purpose of fruit is to draw animals near to help spread their seeds, the production of fruits without fertilization (受精) may ultimately allow trees to produce more fruit at a lower energetic cost if they don’t need to make seeds, too. Regardless of why seedless fruits exist, they represent an interesting thought experiment, according to Stacey Smith, a plant evolutionary biologist at the University of Colorado Boulder. Many are unable to continue surviving without human involvement, but they’re boosted to grow in the wild for that same reason. There are very few, if any, wild navel oranges, and yet it’s estimated that California will produce 76 million cartons of them this year alone. “My personal take is that all plants under human care have won in some sense, because they don’t have to make more of themselves. We do it for them,” Smith told Live Science. “And we will never stop eating watermelons, and being able to make seedless ones just means we eat more watermelons.” 28. What is the similarity between the orange and grape mentioned in the text? A. Being native to ancient Rome. B. Being seedless due to genetic change. C. Being grown from seeds rather than cuttings. D. Being joined to other plants for a sweeter taste. 29. What does the underlined phrase “pan out” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Die out. B. Fall through. C. Come apart. D. Work out. 30. Why is the existence of seedless fruits considered a thought experiment? A. It contributes to the balance of nature. B. People still have doubts regarding seedless fruits. C. It inspires thinking on natural selection and human activity. D. Seedless fruits have a high demand but limited production. 31. What is the best title of the text? A. Hybridization: The Key to Seedless Fruits’ Success B. Seedless Fruits: A Human-Aided Evolutionary Wonder C. The Journey of Seedless Fruits: From Mutation to Market D. Genetic Mutations: The Only Way to Create Seedless Fruits 【答案】28. B 29. D 30. C 31. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了无籽水果的起源、发展以及它们与人类活动的关系。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“The navel orange (a sweet orange that is usually seedless), for example, came about after a random genetic mutation produced a single branch with seedless fruit long ago. (例如，脐橙，一种通常无籽的甜橙，是在很久以前随机的基因突变产生了一个无籽果实的单枝后产生的)”和“A similar discovery led to seedless grapes, which are thought to first appear in ancient Rome before making their way to the Americas in the 1870s. (类似的发现导致了无籽葡萄的出现，无籽葡萄被认为最早出现在古罗马，然后在19世纪70年代传到了美洲)”可知，脐橙和无籽葡萄的相似之处在于都是由于基因变化而变得无籽。故选B项。 【29题详解】 词句猜测题。画线部分的上文“Scientists have a few guesses about why plants might have developed these abilities and they tried out the combinations in experiments. For one, plants can hybridize more easily than some kinds of animals, and hybridization unlocks the new potential. (科学家们对植物为什么会发展出这些能力有一些猜测，他们在实验中尝试了这些组合。首先，植物比某些动物更容易杂交，而杂交释放了新的潜力)”提到科学家们尝试不同的组合，用杂交的手段释放新的潜力，Even if“即使”表示让步关系，再结合画线部分的下文“researchers have recorded examples of “hybrid advantage”, in which a hybrid is fitter than either of its parents (研究人员也记录了“杂交优势”的例子，在这种情况下，杂交后代比其父母中的任何一个都更适合)”可推知，虽然有些组合可能不成功，但也存在杂交优势的例子，画线部分意思应该是“成功，奏效”，与Work out意思最为接近。故选D项。 【30题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中“Regardless of why seedless fruits exist, they represent an interesting thought experiment, according to Stacey Smith, a plant evolutionary biologist at the University of Colorado Boulder. Many are unable to continue surviving without human involvement, but they’re boosted to grow in the wild for that same reason. (科罗拉多大学博尔德分校的植物进化生物学家Stacey Smith表示，不管无籽水果存在的原因是什么，它们都代表了一个有趣的思想实验。如果没有人类的参与，许多水果无法继续生存，但出于同样的原因，它们被鼓励在野外生长)”可知，无籽水果的存在依赖于人类的干预，而不是自然选择。由此推知，无籽水果的存在是一个有趣的思想实验，是因为这引发了关于自然选择和人类活动之间关系的思考。故选C项。 【31题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是最后一段中Smith所说的话“My personal take is that all plants under human care have won in some sense, because they don’t have to make more of themselves. We do it for them (我个人的看法是，所有在人类照料下的植物都在某种意义上取得了胜利，因为它们不需要自己繁殖。我们为它们完成了这个活动)”可知，文章主要介绍了无籽水果的起源、发展以及它们与人类活动的关系。文章提到，无籽水果的出现是由于基因突变和人类的选择性繁殖，并且它们的生存依赖于人类的干预。因此，B项“无籽水果：人类辅助的进化奇迹”最能概括文章的核心内容，适合作为文章标题。故选B项。 D For decades, scientists thought of the brain as the most valuable and consequently most closely guarded part of the body. Locked safely behind the blood-brain barrier, it was broadly free of the harm of viruses and the battles started by the immune system (免疫系统). Then, about 20 years ago, some researchers began to wonder: is the brain really so separated from the body? The answer, according to a growing body of evidence, is no. The list of brain conditions that have been associated with changes elsewhere in the body is long and growing. Changes in the makeup of the microorganisms in the digestive system have been linked to disorders such as Parkinson’s disease. There is also a theory that infection during pregnancy could lead to brain diseases in babies. The effect is two-way. There is a lengthening list of symptoms not typically viewed as disorders of the nervous system, but the brain plays a large part in them. For example, the development of a fever is influenced by a population of nerve cells that control body temperature and appetite. Evidence is mounting that cancers use nerves to grow and spread. The interconnection between the brain and body has promising implications for our ability to both understand and treat illnesses. If some brain disorders start outside the brain, then perhaps treatments for them could also reach in from outside. Treatments that take effect through the digestive system, the heart or other organs, would be much easier and less risky than those that must cross the blood-brain barrier. It also works in the opposite direction. Study shows mice have healthier hearts after receiving stimulation to a brain area involved in positive emotion and motivation. Activation of the brain reward centre — called the ventral tegmental area (VTA) — seems to cause immune changes that contribute to it. Working out how this happens could help to destroy cancers, enhance responses to vaccines and even re-evaluate physical diseases that, for centuries, have not been considered as being psychologically driven. 32. What do the researchers focus on about the brain? A. Its protecting system. B. Its exposure to diseases. C. Its controlling function. D. Its connection to the body. 33. How does the author support his idea in paragraph 2? A. By explaining a theory. B. By providing examples. C. By making comparisons. D. By presenting cause and effect. 34. Which best describes treatments that do not cross the blood-brain barrier? A. Cheaper. B. More specific. C. Safer. D. More direct. 35. What does the study suggest in the last paragraph? A. Brain health depends on immune changes. B. Brain stimulation leads to negative emotions. C. The brain can help enhance psychological health. D. The brain may be key to treating physical diseases. 【答案】32. D 33. B 34. C 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍一些研究人员发现大脑并不是身体中保护最严密的部分，它和身体的其它部分产生的疾病是有联系的。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Then, about 20 years ago, some researchers began to wonder: is the brain really so separated from the body? The answer, according to a growing body of evidence, is no. (然后，大约20年前，一些研究人员开始怀疑：大脑真的与身体如此分离吗？根据越来越多的证据，答案是否定的。)”可知，研究人员主要研究大脑与身体的联系。故选D。 【33题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“The list of brain conditions that have been associated with changes elsewhere in the body is long and growing. Changes in the makeup of the microorganisms in the digestive system have been linked to disorders such as Parkinson’s disease. There is also a theory that infection during pregnancy could lead to brain diseases in babies. (与身体其他部位变化相关的大脑状况清单很长，而且还在不断增加。消化系统中微生物组成的变化与帕金森病等疾病有关。还有一种理论认为，怀孕期间的感染可能会导致婴儿脑部疾病。)”可知，这一段作者主要通过消化系统和怀孕期间的感染2个例子来论证自己的观点，说明大脑并不是身体中保护最严密的部分。故选B。 【34题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Treatments that take effect through the digestive system, the heart or other organs, would be much easier and less risky than those that must cross the blood-brain barrier. (通过消化系统、心脏或其他器官进行的治疗比必须穿过血脑屏障的治疗更容易，风险更小。)”可知，不通过血脑屏障的治疗风险更小。故选C。 【35题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Study shows mice have healthier hearts after receiving stimulation to a brain area involved in positive emotion and motivation. Activation of the brain reward centre — called the ventral tegmental area (VTA) — seems to cause immune changes that contribute to it. Working out how this happens could help to destroy cancers, enhance responses to vaccines and even re-evaluate physical diseases that, for centuries, have not been considered as being psychologically driven. (研究表明，在大脑中涉及积极情绪和动机的区域受到刺激后，小鼠的心脏更健康。大脑奖赏中心——被称为腹侧被盖区（VTA）——的激活似乎会导致免疫变化。弄清楚这种情况是如何发生的，可以帮助摧毁癌症，增强对疫苗的反应，甚至重新评估几个世纪以来一直不被认为是心理驱动的物理疾病。)”可知，大脑可能是治疗身体疾病的关键。故选D。 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。 How to Stop Laughing at Inappropriate Times Although laughing at inappropriate times can be embarrassing, it’s actually a natural reaction for some people when they’re facing a highly stressful situation. ___36___ However, when inappropriate laughter negatively affects your life, start by controlling your urge to laugh. If you can’t, try one of these options for shifting your thoughts away from what’s triggering (触发) your laughter. ●Distract yourself from your urge to laugh. It takes time to learn how to control your tendency to laugh, but distraction is an easy way to stop yourself. You can try to pinch yourself, for the slight pain will distract you from your urge to laugh. ___37___. More simply, just look for a certain color in the room or sing a song to yourself. ●___38___ . Do you laugh out of nervousness, or do you laugh to cope with painful feelings? Whatever your reasons for laughing, write down when your laughter is causing you issues. Once you know what they are, you can begin to address your habit of laughing. ●Move to a private location when you start to laugh, if you can. ___39___. This gives you time to calm yourself and take a few deep breaths before rejoining everyone. Learn to recognize the urge that comes before you laugh, and try to identify your laughter triggers so that you can excuse yourself in time. ●Apologize for your laughter, if it still happens. Tell the person you often cope with upsetting feelings by laughing, then say you’re sorry if the reaction hurts them. Opening up to them will likely make them understand where you’re coming from. ___40___. A. Identify what makes you laugh inappropriately B. Record the results of your inappropriate laughter C. The key is to pick a distraction that is easy to do instantly D. This kind of honesty can also help relieve your urge to laugh E. When laughter strikes before you can stop it, excuse yourself F. It could also be a reaction to help you relieve stress and anxiety G. Mental exercises work too — make a list of groceries in your mind 【答案】36. F 37. G 38. A 39. E 40. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了如何控制自己在不恰当的时候发笑的几种方法。 【36题详解】 由上文“Although laughing at inappropriate times can be embarrassing, it’s actually a natural reaction for some people when they’re facing a highly stressful situation.(虽然在不恰当的时候笑可能会让人尴尬，但对一些人来说，当他们面对高度紧张的情况时，这实际上是一种自然的反应。)”可知，本空应进一步说明这种不合时宜发笑的本质。F选项“It could also be a reaction to help you relieve stress and anxiety.(这也可能是一种帮助你缓解压力和焦虑的反应。)”进一步解释了这种笑的积极作用，能承接上文，符合题意。故选F。 【37题详解】 由本段标题“Distract yourself from your urge to laugh.(分散注意力，抑制发笑的冲动。)”及上文“You can try to pinch yourself, for the slight pain will distract you from your urge to laugh.(你可以试着掐自己，轻微的疼痛会让你从发笑的冲动中分散注意力。)”可知，本空应列举另一种分散注意力的具体方法。G选项“Mental exercises work too — make a list of groceries in your mind (心理练习也有用 —— 在脑海中列一份杂货清单)”提出了脑力层面的分心方式，与前文“掐自己”的身体层面方法呼应，符合“分散注意力”的核心要求。故选G。 【38题详解】 由下文“Do you laugh out of nervousness, or do you laugh to cope with painful feelings? Whatever your reasons for laughing, write down when your laughter is causing you issues.(你是因为紧张而笑，还是为了应对痛苦的感觉而笑？无论你笑的原因是什么，写下你的笑声何时给你带来问题。)”可知，本段主要讨论的是识别导致不合时宜发笑的原因，本空应概括这一主题。A选项“Identify what makes you laugh inappropriately.(识别是什么让你在不恰当的时候笑。)”能概括本段主题，符合题意。故选A。 【39题详解】 由本段标题“Move to a private location when you start to laugh, if you can.(如果可以，当你开始笑的时候，转移到一个私密的地方。)”及下文“This gives you time to calm yourself and take a few deep breaths before rejoining everyone.(这会给你时间冷静下来，深呼吸几次，然后再回到大家身边。)” 可知，本空应说明转移到私密地方的具体行动前提。E选项“When laughter strikes before you can stop it, excuse yourself(当你来不及阻止笑声发作时，先致歉离开)”衔接了“发笑”和“转移地点”的逻辑，“致歉离开”是“转移到私密地方”的必要动作，符合语境。故选E。 【40题详解】 由上文“Tell the person you often cope with upsetting feelings by laughing, then say you’re sorry if the reaction hurts them. Opening up to them will likely make them understand where you’re coming from.(告诉对方你经常通过笑来应对不愉快的情绪，如果这种反应伤害到他们，就道歉。向他们坦诚可能会让他们理解你的处境。)”可知，本空应说明这种坦诚的额外作用。D选项 “This kind of honesty can also help relieve your urge to laugh(这种坦诚也有助于缓解你发笑的冲动)”承接上文“坦诚让对方理解”的内容，补充了坦诚对自身的积极影响，逻辑递进，符合题意。故选D。 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。 Middle school is like a battlefield. Everyone seems to be going through ____41____ physical changes, emotional mood swings and low self-esteem. For me, ____42____ was my trouble as I stood a head above the other girls. My grandfather would watch me grow ____43____ uncomfortable. “Stand straight and tall,” he’d say, as I tried to shrink myself to avoid ____44____. And each time, I would sheepishly (难为情地) do as he said. I understand that his advice was about more than just feet and inches. My grandfather grew up in ____45____ Europe. When German soldiers ____46____ his hometown, a beautiful city in Poland, he hated them and eventually resolved to join the army to fight for his country’s freedom. “Stand straight, stand tall” meant something else back then. After the war, he ____47____ a boat for America. All alone in a new country, he was ____48____ about his future. Still, he ____49____ head-on into the hustle and bustle (忙碌喧嚣) of the streets of New York. Soon, he met other European immigrants, each of them trying to find his or her own way. If they could do it, why couldn’t he? “Stand straight, stand tall,” he would always ____50____ himself. Thanks to the help of a loyal and ____51____ friend, my grandfather acquired a jewelry booth on the street. He was nervous at the beginning. He was trying to learn this ____52____ new business and a new language as well. Amazingly, with his efforts, within months, my grandfather was commanding his spot behind the counter, selling ____53____ and all kinds of pearls in no more than one year as if he had been doing it his whole life. Listening to my grandfather’s remarkable experiences has changed the way I ____54____ my own life. His advice to me has become much more than a challenge to improve my posture. It tells me to be ____55____ of who I am. 41. A. difficult B. awkward C. exciting D. harmful 42. A. height B. finance C. relationship D. performance 43. A. academically B. largely C. doubtfully D. increasingly 44. A. reaching out B. picking out C. sticking out D. coming out 45. A. weather-beaten B. war-torn C. disaster-stricken D. tongue-tied 46. A. advocated B. approached C. charged D. occupied 47. A. witnessed B. boarded C. guided D. slid 48. A. satisfied B. excited C. frightened D. tired 49. A. studied B. observed C. exploded D. marched 50. A. calculate B. accept C. remind D. consult 51. A. tricky B. trusty C. cheerful D. selfish 52. A. tough B. dizzy C. adequate D. quiet 53. A. desserts B. parcels C. sugars D. diamonds 54. A. fancy B. view C. expect D. deliver 55. A. ashamed B. typical C. free D. proud 【答案】41. B 42. A 43. D 44. C 45. B 46. D 47. B 48. C 49. D 50. C 51. B 52. A 53. D 54. B 55. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，作者借自身因身高自卑的经历，引出祖父“昂首挺胸”的教诲。祖父历经二战、背井离乡、孤身闯荡美国，靠勇气和坚持立足。他的故事让作者明白：挺直腰板不仅是仪态，更是自信面对人生、自豪做自己的力量。 【41题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：每个人似乎都在经历尴尬的身体变化、情绪波动和低自尊。A. difficult困难的；B. awkward尴尬的；C. exciting令人兴奋的；D. harmful有害的。根据下文“physical changes”和常识可知，中学时期大家经历的身体变化常常会让人觉得不自在、尴尬，故选B。 【42题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：对我来说，身高是我的困扰，因为我比其他女孩高出一头。A. height高度，身高；B. finance金融；C. relationship关系；D. performance表现。由下文“I stood a head above the other girls”可知，作者比其他女孩高一头，所以身高是作者的困扰，故选A。 【43题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：我的祖父会看着我变得越来越不舒服。A. academically学术上；B. largely主要地；C. doubtfully怀疑地；D. increasingly越来越。根据下文“uncomfortable”可知，随着作者的成长，作者会觉得越来越不舒服，故选D。 【44题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：当我试图缩小自己以避免突出时，他会说：“昂首挺胸”。A. reaching out伸出；B. picking out挑选出；C. sticking out突出；D. coming out出来。根据上文“I stood a head above the other girls”可知，作者比其他女孩高很多，所以试图缩小自己以避免“突出”，故选C。 【45题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我的爷爷在饱受战争摧残的欧洲长大。A. weather-beaten受风雨侵蚀的；B. war-torn饱受战争摧残的；C. disaster-stricken受灾的；D. tongue-tied口齿不清的。根据下文“After the war”可知，祖父成长于饱受战争摧残的欧洲，“war-torn”表示“饱受战争摧残的”。故选B。 【46题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当德国士兵占领他的家乡——波兰一座美丽的城市时，他恨他们，最终决定参军为国家的自由而战。A. advocated提倡；B. approached靠近；C. charged收费，充电；D. occupied占领。根据下文“he hated them and eventually resolved to join the army to fight for his country’s freedom”可知，德国士兵“占领”了爷爷的家乡，故选D。 【47题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：战后，他登上了一艘开往美国的船。A. witnessed目睹；B. boarded登上；C. guided引导；D. slid滑动。根据下文“a boat for America”可知，爷爷是“登上”船去美国，故选B。 【48题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：独自一人在一个新国家，他对自己的未来感到害怕。A. satisfied满意的；B. excited兴奋的；C. frightened害怕的；D. tired疲惫的。根据上文“All alone in a new country”可知，爷爷独自在一个新国家，对未来感到“害怕”，故选C。 【49题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：尽管如此，他还是大步迈进纽约街道的喧嚣之中。A. studied学习；B. observed观察；C. exploded爆炸；D. marched行进，大步走。根据上文“Still”和下文“head-on into the hustle and bustle (忙碌喧嚣) of the streets of New York”可知，尽管害怕，但他还是“大步迈进”纽约的喧嚣街道，故选D。 【50题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“昂首挺胸，”他总是提醒自己。A. calculate计算；B. accept接受；C. remind提醒；D. consult咨询。根据上文“Stand straight, stand tall”可知，爷爷总是“提醒”自己要昂首挺胸，故选C。 【51题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：多亏了一位忠诚可靠的朋友的帮助，我的爷爷在街上获得了一个珠宝摊位。A. tricky狡猾的；B. trusty可靠的；C. cheerful快乐的；D. selfish自私的。根据上文“Thanks to the help of a loyal”可知，在忠诚“可靠”的朋友的帮助下，爷爷获得了一个摊位，故选B。 【52题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：一开始他很紧张。他既要学习这个艰难的新生意，又要学习一门新语言。A. tough艰难的；B. dizzy头晕的；C. adequate足够的；D. quiet安静的。根据上文“a jewelry booth”和下文“new business and a new language as well”可知，学习新生意和新语言是“艰难的”，故选A。 【53题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：令人惊讶的是，通过他的努力，在几个月内，我的祖父就在柜台后面掌控了自己的位置，在不到一年的时间里，他就像做了一辈子一样，出售钻石和各种各样的珍珠。A. desserts甜点；B. parcels包裹；C. sugars糖；D. diamonds钻石。根据上文“jewelry booth”可知，珠宝摊位卖“钻石”和各种珍珠，故选D。 【54题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：倾听祖父非凡的经历改变了我看待自己生活的方式。A. fancy想象；B. view看待；C. expect期待；D. deliver递送。根据上文“the way”和下文“my own life”可知，祖父的经历改变了作者“看待”自己生活的方式，故选B。 【55题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：它告诉我要为自己感到骄傲。A. ashamed羞愧的；B. typical典型的；C. free自由的；D. proud骄傲的。根据下文“who I am”和前面提到的“Stand straight, stand tall”可知，祖父的话告诉作者要为自己感到“骄傲”，故选D。 第Ⅱ卷 非选择题 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。 Chinese peonies (牡丹) are not just beautiful flowers; they also hold deep symbolic meaning in Chinese culture. Often ____56____ (refer) to as the King of Flowers, the peony is one of the most ____57____ (culture) significant flowers in China, with a history dating back over 2,000 years. It is believed ____58____ (represent) wealth, prosperity (繁荣), and honor. One of the reasons for the peony’s cultural significance is its historical association with the imperial family. During the Tang Dynasty, the peony ____59____ (consider) the official flower of the imperial court and only the imperial family and high-ranking ____60____ (official) could plant and enjoy these delicate flowers. In addition, the peony was deeply rooted in Chinese mythology. According to Chinese legend, the peony is associated with a beautiful goddess named Xi Wangmu, ____61____ planted peonies in her garden to symbolize her immortality (永生). Thus, the peony is often associated with longevity and the ____62____ (pursue) of immortality. Also, the peony holds ____63____ special place in Chinese weddings. It is greatly admired ____64____ a symbol of love and happiness and is often used in wedding ceremonies and decorations. In conclusion, the cultural significance of Chinese peonies cannot be underestimated. Over centuries, their rich history, deep symbolism, and aesthetic beauty ____65____ (make) them one of the most treasured flowers in China. 【答案】56. referred 57. culturally 58. to represent 59. was considered 60. officials 61. who 62. pursuit 63. a 64. as 65. have made 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国牡丹在中华文化中的深厚象征意义，从其历史地位、神话渊源与婚礼寓意等方面，说明了牡丹为何成为中国最受珍视的花卉之一。 【56题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：牡丹常被称为“花中之王”，是中国最具文化意义的花卉之一，拥有两千多年的历史。句中有谓语动词is，此处为非谓语动词作状语；主语the peony与提示词refer之间是逻辑上的动宾关系，要填过去分词referred，表示被动含义。 【57题详解】 考查副词。句意：牡丹常被称为“花中之王”，是中国最具文化意义的花卉之一，拥有两千多年的历史。所填词作状语修饰形容词significant，要将名词culture变成副词culturally。 【58题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：人们认为它象征着财富、繁荣与荣誉。It is believed to do sth.是固定句型，要将动词represent变成to represent。 【59题详解】 考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：在唐朝，牡丹被视为宫廷的官方花卉，只有皇室和高级官员才能种植和欣赏这些娇美的花。During the Tang Dynasty是表示过去的时间状语，所填词作谓语，要用一般过去时；主语the peony是单数名词，与提示词consider之间是语义上的被动关系，应用一般过去时的被动语态was considered。 【60题详解】 考查名词。句意：在唐朝，牡丹被视为宫廷的官方花卉，只有皇室和高级官员才能种植和欣赏这些娇美的花。high-ranking作定语修饰所填词，要填名词；提示词official作可数名词时表示“官员”，其前无冠词、this、that等修饰语，要将其变成复数形式officials，泛指多名官员。 【61题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：据中国传说，牡丹与一位名叫西王母的美丽女神有关，她在自己的花园里种植牡丹以象征她的永生。此处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词a beautiful goddess；先行词指人，关系词在该从句中作主语，要填关系代词who。 【62题详解】 考查名词。句意：因此，牡丹常与长寿以及对永生的追求联系在一起。空前有定冠词the，空后有介词of，要将动词pursue变成名词pursuit。该词表示抽象概念，要用单数形式。 【63题详解】 考查冠词。句意：此外，牡丹在中国婚礼中占据着特殊的地位。hold a special place in是固定短语，表示“在……中占据特殊地位”，要填不定冠词a。 【64题详解】 考查介词。句意：它被高度推崇为爱情与幸福的象征，常被用于婚礼仪式和装饰中。be admired as是固定短语，表示“被推崇为……”，介词as符合题干要求。 【65题详解】 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。句意：几个世纪以来，它们丰富的历史、深厚的象征意义和审美之美，使它们成为中国最受珍视的花卉之一。时间状语Over centuries常与现在完成时连用，所填词作谓语，要用该时态；主语their rich history, deep symbolism, and aesthetic beauty含有三个名词，表示复数概念，与提示词make之间是语义上的主动关系，要填have made。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66. 假定你是李华，你校英语俱乐部将举办“文化周”活动，现向成员征集活动方案。请从以下两个主题中选择一个作为文化周的主题：“Traditional Festivals (传统节日)”或“Local Delicacies (地方美食)”。请你给俱乐部负责人Mr. Smith写一封信，内容包括： 1.你的选择； 2.你推荐的理由。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右；(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Mr. Smith, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】参考答案： Dear Mr. Smith, I really like the idea of organizing our Culture Week. After careful consideration, I’d like to recommend “Traditional Festivals” as the theme. Traditional festivals are the precious treasures of Chinese culture, each with its own unique origin, customs, and symbolic meanings. They’re like living textbooks, enabling us to experience the charm and wisdom of our ancestors. By focusing on this theme, we can not only strengthen our cultural identity but also create a wonderful platform to share these fascinating traditions with international friends, fostering cross-cultural understanding and friendship. I’m certain this theme will make the Culture Week truly unforgettable. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生以李华的身份给英语俱乐部负责人Mr. Smith写一封信，为文化周推荐活动主题并说明理由。 【详解】1.词汇积累 仔细考虑：after careful consideration → upon thorough consideration 珍贵宝藏：precious treasures → priceless gems 独特的：unique → distinctive 培养，促进：foster → cultivate 2.句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：After careful consideration, I’d like to recommend “Traditional Festivals” as the theme. 拓展句：Having weighed the two options, I would recommend “Traditional Festivals” as our ideal theme. 【点睛】【高分句型1】They’re like living textbooks, enabling us to experience the charm and wisdom of our ancestors. (运用了现在分词短语enabling...作状语) 【高分句型2】By focusing on this theme, we can not only strengthen our cultural identity but also create a wonderful platform to share these fascinating traditions with international friends, fostering cross-cultural understanding and friendship. (运用了动名词短语focusing...作介词By的宾语，not only...but also...的固定句型和现在分词短语fostering...作状语) 第二节（满分25分） 67. 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。 Every summer, my parents and I go to stay in a small wooden house by a lake, which is not far from our home. I love building sandcastles, finding small rocks to skip across the water and seeing how many times they can bounce. On July 15 this year, I was playing on the beach when Dad called me to return home, but I wanted to cool off a little first — so I walked into the water. It felt soft on my skin and cool, which was nice because the sun was so hot. Dad kept telling me to hurry up — he wanted to watch the World Cup final. But I liked to take my time, so I didn’t listen to him. I got down on my hands and knees and crawled along the lake bottom. I was looking for rocks to skip when my hand and knee touched something long and hard under the sand. I pulled it out. It wasn’t like the sticks or rocks I usually find. One end was sharp, and the other had a handle. I held it up to the sky, put my other hand on my hip, and shouted, “Dad, I found a sword!” I felt like a brave warrior, but Dad laughed and said I looked like a little pirate with a toy sword. The sword was rough, and my hands got covered in sticky brown rust. Then the sword started to bend. Dad ran over through the water and asked to hold it. I didn’t want to give it up — it was my sword! But I let him take it in the end. I ran to Mom, Grandma and some other family members. They were all sitting outside drinking coffee and eating cookies. I yelled, “I found a sword! I found a sword!” Later, Dad took the sword to show our neighbors. Their family have lived in the village for over 100 years. They said it looked like an old sword from a long time ago, the kind ancient warriors used. And because of all this, Dad never got to watch the World Cup final. 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。 When we showed the sword to an expert later, she was clearly surprised. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ We finally decided to give the sword to the local museum. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】参考范文： When we showed the sword to an expert later, she was clearly surprised. She put on gloves, took the sword cautiously, and said it was from hundreds of years ago — rare and worth preserving. She suggested donating it to the local museum so it could be cared for and shown to others. I instantly frowned, stepping back a little. My hands tightened into fists — I’d dug it out of the lake myself, and it felt like my special treasure. Dad noticed my frown, knelt down, and patted my shoulder, “It’s not about letting it go. It’s about letting its story be told—everyone should have the chance to see something special, not just us.” We finally decided to give the sword to the local museum. When we arrived, a staff member took the sword gently and lavished thanks on us, “Thank you for sharing this treasure! Your discovery will help more people learn about its history.” Several days later, we dropped in at the museum again. In a glass case quietly lay my sword—still rough and rusty, but was now surrounded by a large crowd of people stopping to admire it. Not until that moment did I realize that it wasn’t just an ancient treasure; it was something everyone could marvel at. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了每年夏天，作者都会和父母去湖边木屋度假。今年7月15日，作者在湖中戏水时，意外发现一把疑似古代战士使用的长剑，视作珍宝。经专家鉴定，这把有数百年历史的古剑稀有且值得珍藏，建议捐赠给当地博物馆。作者起初不舍，但在父亲劝说下明白分享的意义，最终捐赠了古剑。当看到古剑在博物馆被众人欣赏时，作者为参与其历史故事的传播而深感自豪。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“后来我们把那把剑拿给一位专家看时，她显然感到十分惊讶”可知，第一段可描写经专家鉴定，这把有数百年历史的古剑稀有且值得珍藏，建议捐赠给当地博物馆。作者起初不舍，但在父亲劝说下明白分享的意义，最终捐赠了古剑。 ②由第二段首句内容“我们最终决定把那把剑捐赠给当地的博物馆”可知，第二段可描写当看到古剑在博物馆被众人欣赏时，作者为参与其历史故事的传播而深感自豪。 2.续写线索：专家鉴定——建议捐赠——作者不舍——父亲劝说——捐赠古剑——作者感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①意识到：realize/be aware of ②建议：suggest/recommend ③到达：arrive/reach 情绪类 感谢：lavish thanks/show gratitude 惊奇：marvel at/be amazed at 【点睛】[高分句型1] She put on gloves, took the sword cautiously, and said it was from hundreds of years ago — rare and worth preserving.(运用了省略that的宾语从句) [高分句型2] When we arrived, a staff member took the sword gently and lavished thanks on us, “Thank you for sharing this treasure! Your discovery will help more people learn about its history.”(运用了when引导时间状语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $听力考试正式开始，请看听力部分第一节。第一节听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话读两遍。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。Paul, listen to the radio. It's, you've stolen my heart. One of the songs played our wedding. Yeah, how be beautiful. IT has been popular for almost two decades. Paul, listen to the radio. It's, you've stolen my heart. One of the songs played at our wedding. yeah, how be beautiful. IT has been popular for almost two decades. Jenny, you can just drop me here. but we're two streets away from the office. It's fine. I had a big breakfast and feel like a bit of walk. Jenny, you can just drop me here. but we're two streets away from the office. It's fine. I had a big breakfast and feel like a bit of walk. Slow down a bit, john. Keep IT under sixty five. We don't want to be pulled over by the police. O, K, I just wanted to get to the service station sooner. I'm kind of hungry. Slow down a bit, john. Keep IT under sixty five. We don't want to be pulled over by the police. Okay, I just wanted to get to the service station sooner. I'm kind of hungry. Jenny, i've heard Michael will return home from abroad this friday. Do you know that? Yes, he was supposed two, but an extra important meeting is arranged for saturday, so he will return a day later than scheduled. Jenny, i've heard Michael will return home from abroad this friday. Do you know that? Yes, he was supposed to. But an extra important meeting is arranged for saturday, so he will return a day later than scheduled. Reading about different types of habitats has been a real learning experience. right? It's so interesting. For a long time, I ve been curious about natural environments known for their colorful and rich plant and animal life, but now i'm more curious about dry places. Reading about . different types of habitats has been a real learning experience. right? It's so interesting. For a long time, I ve been curious about natural environments known for their colorful and rich plant and animal life, but now i'm more curious about dry places. 第一节到此结束，第二节听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟。听完后各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第六和第7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Honey, have you checked today's . weather forecast? Yes, it's cold and wet. There is a warning for strong winds up to one hundred kilometers per hour. What are we going to do then? Nothing much, just stay indoors. There is a risk falling trees and . power lines, right? And the low temperatures could bring snow . to the forest area. I hope it's over quickly. Well, IT won't keep Better until late wednesday. Anyway, I have to move the car . away from the trees. Yeah, you cannot be too careful. Honey, have you checked today's . weather forecast? Yes, it's cold and wet. There is a warning for strong winds up to one hundred kilometers per hour. What are we going to do then? Nothing much. Just stay indoors. There is a risk, falling trees and . power lines, right? And the low temperatures could bring snow . to the forest area. I hope it's over quickly. Well, IT won't keep Better until late wednesday. Anyway, I have to move the car away . from the trees. Yeah, you cannot be too careful. 听下面一段对话，回答第八和第9两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Miss, i'll need to see your driver's license. Was I doing something wrong? You're driving in a school zone around the time school lets out. The speed limit is fifteen miles an hour, and you were going thirty five. but it's only two ten P. M, the students aren't dismissed until . three thirty. Today is wednesday. Students are dismissed an hour and a half early on wednesdays. Oh, no, you're right. I just forgot that. Miss, i'll need to see your driver's license. Was I doing something wrong? You're driving in a school zone around the time school lets out. The speed limit is fifteen miles an hour and you were going thirty five. but it's only two ten P. M. The students aren't dismissed until three thirty. Today is wednesday. Students are dismissed an hour and a half early . on wednesday. Oh, no, you're right. I just forgot that. 听下面一段对话，回答第十至第十二三个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Hello, this is carles commercial cleaning. May I help you? Yes, i'm calling to ask about the cleaner position. Is IT still available? Yes, IT is. We mainly work with small stores in the area, and the job is to clean the store front windows. I know you said that in the ad. Do I need work experience? No, we offer on the job paid training. As the company car is provided, you must have a driver's license and a good driving record. You also need to have a smartphone for communication. Sure thing. Can I ask about the pay? Certainly it's ten to twelve dollars per hour plus tips. okay. Do you have other requirements? Our employees must be dependable and be able to lift heavy things and stand long hours at a time. No problem. good. Can you come tomorrow afternoon at two for . an interview? Okay. hello. This is carles commercial cleaning. May I help you? Yes, i'm calling to ask about the cleaner position. Is IT still available? Yes, IT is. We mainly work with small stores in the area, and the job is to clean the store front windows. I know you said that in the ad. Do I need work experience? No, we offer on the job paid training. As the company car is provided, you must have a driver's license and a good driving record. You also need to have a smart phone for . communication. Sure thing. Can I ask . about the pay? Certainly it's ten to twelve dollars per hour plus tips. okay. Do you have other requirements? Our . employees must be dependable and be able to lift heavy things and stand long hours at a time. No problem. good. Can you come tomorrow afternoon at two for an . interview? okay. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16 4个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。So mary, your kitchen garden looks excEllent. What made you turn to social media to record your vegetable growing? Initially, I used the online platform as a diary, something to look back on, giving me a sense of achievements and keeping me motivated and moving forward. As time went by, other gardeners and like minded people began to follow my progress, too. I know you grow lots of fruit on your land, which would you recommend to beginners as the best to grow? Strawberries would be a good choice. They produce a lot of fruit in their first season. That's cool. Well, do you have plans to try new or any particular crops next year? Next season, I will be adding some pair trees to the fruit area. I will be adding more verbs, which I can use in the kitchen. And after a couple of years of failure, I will try growing carrots again. What advice would you offer someone thinking of doing kitchen gardening? Have a plan of what you want your kitchen garden to look like. Don't be too discouraged if things don't go according to plan. Learn from your mistakes and move on. There's always next season. So mary, your kitchen garden looks excEllent. What made you turn to social media to record your vegetable growing? Initially, I used the online platform as a diary, something to look back on, giving me a sense of achievements and keeping me motivated and moving forward. As time went by, other gardeners and like minded people began to follow my progress, too. I know you grow lots of fruit on your land, which would you recommend to beginners as the best to grow? Strawberries would be a good choice. They produce a lot of fruit in their first season. That's cool. Well, do you have plans to try new or any particular crops next year? Next season, I will be adding some pair trees to the fruit area. I will be adding more urbs, which I can use in the kitchen. And after a couple of years of failure, I will try growing carrots again. What advice would you offer someone thinking of doing kitchen gardening? Have a plan of what you want your kitchen garden to look like. Don't be too discouraged if things don't go according to plan. Learn from your mistakes and move on. There's always next season. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第24个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Hello everybody, thanks for your consistent support for our weekly meeting. New books sharing today we have invited doctor kasper mvo lectures from the university of london. Doctor melville started out as a music journalist for a black music magazine called blues and soul in one thousand hundred and ninety two, he moved to san Francisco and founded a jaws magazine named on the one with some friends. They did a really good job, though they were not a lot of money in IT. In ninety ninety seven, he moved back to london and started teaching and made the decision to find another way to write about music. He grew up in london. He feels that the music in london clubs has formed him. But unfortunately, IT has been seriously undervalued by the academic world. In black music studies, jazz has received great attention, but dance music has been largely ignored. This book is a london thing is meant to change that situation. So let's welcome dr. R. R. Melville to share with us his ideas in the book. Hello everybody. Thanks for your consistent support for our weekly meeting, new books sharing. Today, we've invited doctor kasper melvill lectures from the university of london. Doctor melville started out as a music journalist for a black music magazine called blues and soul. In one thousand ninety two, he moved to san Francisco and founded a jaws magazine named on the one with some friends. They did a really good job, though there was not a lot of money in IT. In one thousand nine ninety seven, he moved back to london and started teaching and made the decision to find another way to write about music. He grew up in london. He feels that the music in london clubs has formed him, but unfortunately, IT has been seriously undervalued by the academic world. In black music studies, jazz has received great attention, but dance music has been largely ignored. This book is a london thing is meant to change that situation. So let's welcome doctor melville to share with us his ideas in the book. 听力部分到此结束。