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上海市建平中学2026-2027学年高二上学期10月质量检测 英语试卷 说明：（1）本场考试时间为120分钟，总分140分； （2）请认真答卷，并用规范文字书写。 I. Listening Comprehension Section A Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1. A. Curious. B. Satisfied. C. Disappointed. D. Puzzled. 2. A. It has gone wrong. B. It is out of fashion. C. There isn't enough time to fix it. D. A new one will replace it. 3. A. 50 cents. B. 20 cents. C. 40 cents. D. 60 cents. 4. A. They are delighted at its Italian food. B. They are excited to meet its new manager. C. They are unhappy with its recent changes. D. They are dissatisfied with the prices of its food. 5. A. It has gained 15 minutes. B. It has gained 30 minutes. C. It has lost 15 minutes. D. It has lost 30 minutes. 6. A. It was a week before he recovered from his knee injury. B. He decided to quit playing in the basketball game a week ago. C. It takes some time for him to find out what is wrong with his knee. D. He still played in the basketball game even though he hurt his knee. 7. A. They may pay less for the trip. B. They haven't saved enough money. C. Singapore is better worth a visit then. D. The agency has no such route in January. 8. A. He was an interesting guy. B. He deserved the title. C. He was very lucky to win the prize. D. He led a different life from others. 9. A. Invite Tom to the party. B. Call the Browns to get their address. C. Ask Tom about the address. D. Tell Tom to pick up the Browns. 10. A. She dresses in a proper way. B. She is currently on a diet. C. She is taking exercise regularly. D. She has lost some weight. Section B Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following talk. 11. A. Ways to predict children's future. B. Invented friends in early childhood. C. Children with emotional difficulties. D. Potential problems with imaginary friends. 12. A. Most children have imaginary friends just for fun. B. Children who make up friends consider them to be real people. C. Most children who have imaginary friends are not mentally healthy. D. Children make up friends to deal with their communication problems. 13. A. They may be more childish. B. They may be more creative. C. They may be more emotional. D. They may be more easy-going. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14. A. The orbit of Uranus. B. The planets of the sun. C. The discovery of Neptune. D. The achievements of astronomers. 15. A. He made some calculations. B. He examined some part of the sky. C. He studied some astronomers' notebooks. D. He found some strange effects in a new orbit. 16. A. Johann Galle. B. Urbain Le Verrier. C. John Couch Adams. D. Galileo. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17. A. How the phrase “carbon footprint” came into being. B. Why it is important to protect the planet we live on. C. How individuals can reduce their impact on the environment. D. Why we should understand the concept of “carbon footprint” properly. 18. A. The reason why carbon dioxide has aroused our attention. B. The potential effect of human activities on the environment. C. The amount of greenhouse gases released in human activities. D. The awareness that we should be careful with our everyday actions. 19. A. Using more clean energy. B. Taking more public transport. C. Driving alone. D. Avoiding using electronics. 20. A. Landfills generate a harmful gas called methane. B. Eating too much meat is bad for our physical health. C. More meat has been provided than human beings really need. D. Animal agriculture releases a great amount of greenhouse gases. II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A (10%) Directions: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences. 1. The modern high-tech films provide impressive scenes far beyond ________ offered by the ordinary films. A. that B. what C. which D. those 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】句意：现代高科技电影提供了远远超越普通电影所提供的令人印象深刻的场景。句中空处需要一个代词作介词beyond的宾语，并由后面的过去分词短语offered by the ordinary films作后置定语修饰。该代词用于指代前文出现的复数名词scenes，以避免重复。在英语中，常使用those来替代前面提到过的复数名词。 2. It is generally accepted, especially among researchers examining how memory is formed, ________ information linked to existing knowledge is more easily retained, but exactly ________ the brain determines which connections are worth preserving remains unclear. A. what; that B. that; how C. whether; what D. that; why 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：人们普遍认为，尤其是在研究记忆如何形成的研究人员当中，与现有知识相关联的信息更容易被记住，但大脑究竟是如何判定哪些连接值得保留的，目前仍不清楚。第一空，固定句式it is generally accepted that...中it是形式主语，真正的主语是后面的主语从句，“______ information linked to existing knowledge is more easily retained”为主语从句，从句中不缺少成分或含义，用that引导。第二空，“______ the brain determines which connections are worth preserving remains unclear”为主语从句，表达“如何”，用连接副词how在从句中作方式状语，引导主语从句。 3. ________ wants to take part in the field study must first read the safety instructions carefully, while ________ happens during the investigation should be recorded in as much detail as possible. A. Whoever; whatever B. No matter who; whatever C. Whoever; no matter what D. Anyone who; no matter what 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】句意：无论谁想参加实地考察，都必须首先仔细阅读安全说明，而在调查期间发生的任何事情都应尽可能详细地记录下来。第一空所在句子为整个句子的主语，属于主语从句，且从句中缺少主语，指人，表示“无论谁”，应用whoever（相当于anyone who）来引导。no matter who只能引导让步状语从句，不能引导名词性从句，排除B；第二空位于连词while之后，同样引导主语从句，且在从句中作主语，指物，表示“无论发生什么”，应用whatever（相当于anything that）来引导。no matter what同样只能引导让步状语从句，不能引导名词性从句，排除CD。 4. The question raised repeatedly at the meeting, despite several attempts by the chairman to avoid discussing it directly, was not ________ the plan should be abandoned altogether, but ________ could be done to reduce the financial risks involved. A. that; that B. whether; what C. if; what D. whether; that 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：尽管主席数次试图回避直接讨论，但会议上反复被提出的问题，并非是否应该彻底放弃该计划，而是可以采取哪些措施来降低涉及的财务风险。第一空：“______ the plan should be abandoned altogether”为表语从句，表达“是否”的疑问含义，且if不能引导表语从句，因此用whether。第二空：“______ could be done to reduce the financial risks involved”为表语从句，在从句中作主语，指代“……的事”，用what引导。 5. ________ you are given a form to fill out does not necessarily mean that you have to answer all the questions in it. A. That B. Why C. What D. Whether 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】句意：给你一张表格填写并不一定意味着你必须回答里面的所有问题。空处引导主语从句，从句you are given a form to fill out结构完整，不缺任何成分，且句意完整，陈述一个事实，因此需要使用只起连接作用、无实际意义的连词that。 6. ________ has been mentioned above，continued chairman after he took a sip of coffee，________ the project must be carried out before spring flood comes. A. As；that B. That；which C. This；which D. It；that 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查定语从句和宾语从句。句意：如上所述，主席在喝了一口咖啡后继续说道，该项目必须在春汛到来之前进行。“_______ has been mentioned above”是定语从句。该定语句应用as引导，含有“正如，像”之意，用来指代整个主句。而“________ the project must be carried out before spring flood comes.”是动词continued的宾语从句，宾语从句中句意和结构都完整，故选that。故选A。 7. Despite their demanding schedules, the senior researchers were remarkably ________ with their time, regularly giving up entire weekends to guide inexperienced students without expecting payment or recognition in return. A. strict B. flexible C. careful D. generous 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】句意：尽管日程紧张，这些资深研究员在时间方面非常慷慨，经常放弃整个周末去指导没有经验的学生，不期望得到报酬或赞誉作为回报。A. strict严格的；B. flexible灵活的；C. careful小心的；D. generous慷慨的。根据“regularly giving up entire weekends to guide inexperienced students without expecting payment or recognition in return”可知，研究员愿意付出自己的时间，是慷慨的，generous符合题意。 8. Although the city’s research institutes are spread across several districts, there is a particularly high ________ of them around the university, with more than half located within a single square kilometre. A. distribution B. concentration C. consumption D. expansion 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：虽然这座城市的研究所分布在好几个区，但在这所大学附近它们的集中度特别高，超过一半都位于一平方公里之内。A. distribution分布；B. concentration集中，聚集；C. consumption消耗；D. expansion扩张。结合“more than half located within a single square kilometre(超过一半位于一平方公里内)”可知，此处表示集中程度高，用concentration。 9. The judges praised the speaker’s accurate pronunciation and warm, confident tone, but criticized her ________: she rushed through the key arguments without pauses, giving the audience little time to absorb them. A. tone B. delivery C. pronunciation D. accent 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：评委们称赞了演讲者精准的发音和温暖自信的语调，但批评了她的演讲表达技巧：她快速带过关键论点，全程没有停顿，几乎没给观众留出理解吸收的时间。A. tone语调；B. delivery演说风格；C. pronunciation发音；D. accent口音。结合前文评委已经肯定了发音和语调，空格处批评的是演讲时语速过快、没有停顿的整体表达表现，delivery完全契合语境。 10. Rather than sending money that local clinics might struggle to spend during the transport shutdown, the charity arranged to ________ them with essential medicines drawn directly from its own emergency stocks. A. supply B. sponsor C. assign D. offer 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】句意：慈善机构没有汇出现金（当地诊所因运输中断很难把钱花出去），而是安排直接从自身应急储备中向他们供应必备药品。A. supply供应；B. sponsor赞助；C. assign分配，指派；D. offer主动提供。根据them with essential medicines可知，用动词supply，supply sb. with sth.为固定搭配，表示“向某人供应某物”。没有offer sb. with sth.结构。 Section B (5%+10%) (A) Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. Social Media and Teenage Wellbeing: A Growing Concern A recent World Happiness Report has raised concerns about the relationship between social media and teenage mental health. The report, ____11____ was published in March 2026, draws on a three-year average of happiness assessments in more than 140 countries. It suggests heavy use of platforms such as Instagram and TikTok is contributing to a decline in well-being among young people and ____12____ in some countries, teenagers now report lower life satisfaction than any other age group. What makes the situation more worrying is that the negative effects appear ____13____ (feel) more strongly by girls than by boys. According to the report, girls who spend more than five hours a day on social media are more likely to report feelings of sadness and anxiety than those who use it less. By the time the report ____14____ (release), several countries had already introduced restrictions on young people's access to social media. Australia, for example, had passed a law ____15____ ban children under 16 from using such platforms. The report also notes that the problem is not social media itself but ____16____ it is used. Young people who use social media to keep in touch with friends may feel more connected, ____17____ those who spend hours comparing themselves with others often feel worse. Researchers say what is needed is not a complete rejection of technology but a healthier balance. They suggest that parents and schools ____18____ (help) teenagers develop digital skills so that they can use social media wisely. Some experts argue that the responsibility should not fall only ____19____ young people. They believe that social media companies must be made accountable for the content they promote. The report concludes that urgent action is needed. ____20____ these measures will work remains to be seen, but the conversation about young people's well-being is clearly far from over. 【答案】11. which 12. that 13. to be felt 14. was released 15. to 16. how 17. while 18. help##should help 19. on 20. Whether 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了《世界幸福报告》中关于社交媒体使用与青少年心理健康的相关研究，阐述了社交媒体对青少年幸福感的负面影响、性别差异、各国应对举措以及合理使用社交媒体的建议。 【11题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：这份于2026年3月发布的报告参考了140多个国家的三年期幸福评估平均数据。_______ was published in March 2026是关系词引导的非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词The report；先行词是事物名词，所填关系词在该从句中作主语，要填关系代词which。 【12题详解】 考查宾语从句。句意：报告表明，过度使用Instagram和TikTok等平台正在导致年轻人幸福感下降，并且在一些国家，青少年的生活满意度现已低于其他任何年龄群体。suggests接了两个并列的宾语从句：heavy use of platforms such as Instagram and TikTok is contributing to a decline in well-being among young people和________ in some countries, teenagers now report lower life satisfaction than any other age group，第一个宾语从句省略了引导词that，所填词引导第二个宾语从句，该从句语义和句法均完整，要填连接词that。 【13题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：更令人担忧的是，女孩感受到的负面影响似乎比男孩更为强烈。动词appear要接动词不定式结构作表语，主语the negative effects和提示词feel是逻辑上的动宾关系，要填动词不定式的被动语态结构to be felt。 【14题详解】 考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：到这份报告发布时，已有多个国家出台了限制青少年使用社交媒体的规定。By the time the report _______ (release)是by the time引导的时间状语从句，所填词作谓语；由于主句用了过去完成时，该从句要用一般过去时；从句主语the report是单数名词，与提示词release之间是语义上的被动关系，要填一般过去时的被动语态was released。 【15题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：例如，澳大利亚通过了一项法律，禁止16岁以下儿童使用此类平台。_______ ban children under 16 from using such platforms作后置定语修饰law，起解释说明的作用，要用动词不定式作后置定语，结合动词原形ban，可知要填动词不定式符号to。 【16题详解】 考查表语从句。句意：报告还指出，问题不在于社交媒体本身，而在于如何使用它。由于not...but...连接并列结构作is的表语，可判断______ it is used是表语从句，所填引导词在该从句中作方式状语，要填连接副词how，表示“如何”。 【17题详解】 考查连词。句意：利用社交媒体和朋友保持联系的年轻人可能会更有归属感，而那些花数小时和他人攀比的人往往感觉更糟。前句中的feel more connected和后句中的feel worse呈现对比关系，要填表示对比的连词while。 【18题详解】 考查虚拟语气。句意：他们建议家长和学校帮助青少年培养数字技能，以便他们能够明智地使用社交媒体。suggest在此表示“建议”，其后的宾语从句that parents and schools ______ (help) teenagers develop digital skills要用虚拟语气，谓语要用should+动词原形，should可以省略；主语parents and schools和所填谓语之间是语义上的主动关系，可以填help或should help。 【19题详解】 考查介词。句意：一些专家认为，责任不应只落在年轻人身上。fall on sb.是固定短语，表示“（责任、重担）落在某人身上” ，介词on符合题干要求。 【20题详解】 考查主语从句。句意：这些措施是否会奏效仍有待观察，但关于青少年幸福感的讨论显然远未结束。_______ these measures will work是主语从句，该主语从句成分完整，结合remains to be seen可知，从属连词whether表示“是否”，可引导主语从句，符合本句语境；它置于句首要写作Whether。 (B) Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. How Pigeon Fanciers (饲养迷) Are Helping Scientists Understand Lung Disease The breeding and keeping of pigeons for racing or showing is practised worldwide, with particularly valuable European birds ____21____ attract buyers from as far away as China. Every January, thousands of fanciers travel to Blackpool ____22____ the biggest pigeon shows are staged. They come to admire birds with colorful feathers and meet other people who share their interest. Among them, however, is a group of researchers with a rather different purpose: they are there to study the health of the fanciers themselves. People who spend a lot of time around pigeons can develop a lung condition known as “pigeon lung”. It occurs when the immune system reacts to proteins found in bird droppings, feathers and the fine powder covering pigeons’ feathers. These substances can become part of the dust in a pigeon loft and, when ____23____(breathe) in repeatedly, may cause inflammation in the lungs. Most fanciers never develop the disease. Scientists, however, want to understand why some people become ill while ____24____ remain healthy, despite spending a similar amount of time around pigeons. Since 2019, researchers ____25____(work) closely with the pigeon-fancying community, asking participants about their health and exposure to pigeons and carrying out breathing tests. However, diagnosing pigeon lung remains challenging, ____26____ there is no single test that can confirm the condition. Doctors usually have to consider a person’s symptoms, exposure history, breathing tests, blood tests and lung scans together. This can sometimes lead to frustration among fanciers. Some have complained about ____27____(advise) to give up their birds before receiving a thorough investigation. Experiences like these can damage trust and may affect ____28____ people are willing to tell healthcare professionals that they keep pigeons or seek medical advice when symptoms appear. The findings may improve scientists’ understanding of other lung diseases caused by substances people breathe in at work, at home or during their hobbies. This could benefit people ____29____ the pigeon-fancying community, because similar immune reactions may occur in other conditions. What makes the project unusual is that fanciers are not simply research subjects. They have helped fund the study, ____30____ (encourage) others to participate and shared their experiences. By working alongside them, scientists can study a serious disease while respecting an activity that brings people friendship, purpose and enjoyment. 【答案】21. that##which 22. where 23. breathed 24. others 25. have worked##have been working 26. because##as##since 27. being advised 28. whether##if 29. beyond 30. encouraged 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述科学家联合养鸽群体研究“鸽肺”疾病，助力相关肺部病症的认知与诊疗。 【21题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：为比赛或展示而繁育和饲养鸽子的做法在全世界都很普遍，特别珍贵的欧洲鸽子能吸引远至中国的买家。本空引导定语从句，先行词是birds，指物，关系词在定语从句中作主语，用关系代词that或which引导。 【22题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：每年一月，成千上万的养鸽爱好者会前往布莱克浦，在这里举办规模最大的鸽子展会。本空引导定语从句，先行词是地点名词Blackpool，关系词在定语从句中作地点状语，用关系副词where引导。 【23题详解】 考查状语从句的省略。句意：这些物质会成为鸽舍灰尘的一部分，当被反复吸入时，可能会引发肺部炎症。此处when引导的状语从句省略了主语和be动词，逻辑主语these substances和breathe是被动关系，用过去分词形式breathed。 【24题详解】 考查代词。句意：然而，科学家想要弄明白为什么有些人会生病，而另一些人尽管和鸽子相处的时长相近，却依然保持健康。固定结构some...others...表示“一些人……另一些人……”，本空用others。 【25题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：自2019年以来，研究人员一直与养鸽群体密切合作，询问参与者的健康状况和与鸽子的接触情况，并开展呼吸测试。根据时间状语since 2019可知，动作从过去持续到现在，且仍在进行，用现在完成时have worked或现在完成进行时have been working。 【26题详解】 考查连词。句意：然而，诊断鸽肺这种疾病依然颇具挑战性，因为没有单一的检测方式可以确诊该病症。后半句是对前半句“诊断困难”的原因解释，用原因连词because/as/since引导。 【27题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：一些人抱怨称，在接受全面检查之前，就被建议放弃饲养自己的鸽子。介词about后接动名词作宾语，逻辑主语some和advise是被动关系，用动名词的被动形式being advised。 【28题详解】 考查宾语从句引导词。句意：这类经历会破坏医患之间的信任，还可能影响人们是否愿意告知医护人员自己饲养鸽子，或是在出现症状时主动寻求医疗建议。此处引导宾语从句，表示“是否”的含义，作动词affect的宾语，用whether/if。 【29题详解】 考查介词。句意：这项研究的发现可能会增进科学家对其他吸入性肺部疾病的理解，这能让养鸽群体之外的人群也受益，因为类似的免疫反应也可能出现在其他场景中。此处表达“在……之外”的含义，和前文的养鸽群体形成范围对比，用beyond。 【30题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：他们为这项研究提供了资金支持，鼓励更多人参与进来，还分享了自己的相关经历。句中并列的三个谓语动词helped、空处动词、shared时态保持一致，都用现在完成时的省略形式，和前面的have共用助动词。 Section C (5%+10%) (A) Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. Why Exercise Does Not Always Make Us Happier A. complicates B. counts C. drive D. enjoyment E. essential F. imposed G. initial H. instrumental I. sustain J. translate K. outweighed People often assume that exercise is automatically good for mental health. Move more, the familiar advice goes, and you will feel better. Yet recent research has begun to qualify this apparently simple formula. The psychological ____31____ behind exercise may matter almost as much as the exercise itself. Researchers distinguish between motives that are ____32____ and motives in which the activity itself is rewarding. People who exercise for a result beyond the activity may run to lose weight, improve a medical condition or satisfy an expectation ____33____ by family, peers or society. In each case, the value of exercise lies mainly in the result it is supposed to produce. Although a goal-directed motive can get people moving, it rarely ____34____ as a positive experience in the long run. This difference becomes important when the ____35____ enthusiasm fades. A person who exercises only to meet an external standard may find it difficult to ____36____ the habit once progress slows. The activity begins to feel like a test that must be passed rather than a practice that can be valued in its own right. By comparison, internal motivation is more closely connected with ____37____, a sense of competence and the feeling that one is acting by choice. The short-term discomfort of training can be ____38____ by these pleasant psychological experiences. They may also ____39____ into measurable improvements in mood and life satisfaction. Such benefits can extend to other areas of well-being, including better sleep, greater confidence and more satisfying social interactions. The point is not that every exercise session must be pleasant. Training can be tiring, repetitive and even uncomfortable. What matters is whether people retain a sense of agency while doing it. This finding also ____40____ the popular idea that exercise should be treated mainly as a tool for weight loss. When movement is valued only for its visible results, that narrow purpose may undermine a person’s relationship with physical activity. A more effective strategy is to adapt the routine to the individual’s interests, abilities and circumstances. Someone who dislikes crowded gyms may respond better to cycling, dancing or a regular walk with friends. 【答案】31. C 32. H 33. F 34. B 35. G 36. I 37. D 38. K 39. J 40. A 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述锻炼并不总能让人更快乐，锻炼背后的动机十分关键，外在动机容易难以坚持，内在动机更容易带来长久益处。 【31题详解】 考查名词。句意：锻炼背后的心理驱动力可能几乎和锻炼本身一样重要。根据第二段“Researchers distinguish between motives that are ____ and motives in which the activity itself is rewarding. ”区分不同锻炼动机可知，此处指心理上的驱动因素，名词drive“驱动力”符合题意，作主语。 【32题详解】 考查形容词。句意：研究人员区分工具性动机和活动本身就能带来回报的动机。根据后文“exercise for a result beyond the activity”可知，为了活动之外的结果锻炼，属于工具性动机，形容词instrumental“工具性的”符合题意，作表语。 【33题详解】 考查过去分词。句意：为达成活动之外目标而锻炼的人，可能跑步是为了减重、改善健康状况或是满足家人、同伴、社会强加给他们的期待。根据下文“by family, peers or society”可知，此处指被外界强加的期待，过去分词imposed“强加”符合题意，修饰expectation，并与其构成被动关系。 【34题详解】 考查动词。句意：虽然目标导向型动机能够促使人们开始运动，但从长远来看，它很少算作一种积极的体验。根据下文“as a positive experience in the long run”可知，此处指人们对目标导向型动机的看法，count as“算作”符合题意，陈述客观事实，且主语it是第三人称单数，谓语用单数形式counts。 【35题详解】 考查形容词。句意：当最初的热情消退时，这种差异就变得很重要。结合下文“enthusiasm fades”可知，此处指最初的热情，形容词initial“最初的”符合题意，修饰名词enthusiasm。 【36题详解】 考查动词。句意：一个仅仅为达到外在标准而锻炼的人，一旦进展变慢，可能很难维持这个习惯。不定式to后接动词原形，结合下文“ once progress slows”可知，此处指进展缓慢就很难维持这个习惯，动词sustain“维持”符合题意。 【37题详解】 考查名词。句意：相比之下，内在动机和愉悦感、胜任感以及自主选择的感受联系更加紧密。结合上文“internal motivation”和下文“a sense of competence and the feeling that one is acting by choice”可知，此处指内在动机和愉悦等感受联系更加紧密，名词enjoyment“愉悦，享受”符合题意，作介词with的宾语。 【38题详解】 考查过去分词。句意：训练短暂的不适感可以被这些愉悦的心理体验所盖过。结合下文“these pleasant psychological experiences”可知，此处指不适感被愉悦的心理体验所盖过，动词outweigh“超过”符合题意，与主语The short-term discomfort of training是被动关系，用过去分词outweighed和can be构成被动语态。 【39题详解】 考查动词。句意：它们也可能转化为情绪和生活满意度上可衡量的提升。情态动词may后接动词原形，结合上文“ pleasant psychological experiences.”推测，这些愉悦的心理体验可以转化成满意度的提升，动词translate“转化”符合题意。 【40题详解】 考查动词。句意：这项发现也让“锻炼应当主要被当作减重工具”这种流行观点变得复杂。空处作谓语，根据下文“When movement is valued only for its visible results, that narrow purpose may undermine a person’s relationship with physical activity.”阐述单一目标的弊端可知，指这一发现让之前的普遍观点变得更复杂，动词complicate“使复杂”符合题意，句子为一般现在时，且主语是第三人称单数，谓语用单数形式complicates。 (B) Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. How Can You Tell if a Photo Is AI-Generated? A. access B. contradict C. evaluate D. evolved E. exposed F. fake G. inspection H. lifelike I. process J. reproduce K. volume Every day, fake pictures are getting more realistic. Today, anyone can ___41___ a Web-based program and create artificial images without much effort. The good news is that humans have a natural instinct for sniffing them out, says Siwei Lyu, a professor of computer science and engineering. To catch a(n) ___42___, the first step is to slow down. We are surrounded by media all day, and use as little as 13 milliseconds to ___43___ any given image. That may be enough for one to become aware of what the subject of a photograph is, but not enough time to think about whether the photograph itself is real. An image surprises you when it appears to ___44___ what you know to be true, so don't ignore that instinct. AI programs are trained to create realistic images by looking at a huge ___45___ of real ones. What Lyu calls their “Achilles' heel” is that these programs only know what they've been given—and they don't know what details to pay attention to. This results in “artifacts”, or problems with the image that reveal themselves upon closer ___46___. If there is a person in an image, Lyu recommends looking at their hands and eyes. Current AI programs aren't good at producing ___47___ hands—they may have six fingers, or fingers that are all the same length or in strange poses. And why the eyes? Humans are really sensitive to minute (细微的) characteristics of the face. This ability is not learned, we ___48___ to be like that. This is how we tell friend from foe, and ___49___ the emotional state of those we meet. We need to make these assessments quickly to decide how to respond to them, or, if necessary, run away from danger. Light and shadows in general are tricky for AI to ___50___ especially if there's a window or reflective surface in the image as there may be light or shadow where there isn't supposed to be. Many artificial images also have an unnatural smoothness where there is supposed to be texture (纹理), and things that would normally be straight may be slightly curved. 【答案】41. A 42. F 43. I 44. B 45. K 46. G 47. H 48. D 49. C 50. J 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍辨别AI生成图片的方法，可依靠人的直觉，留意手部、眼部及光影等细节破绽识别伪造图像。 【41题详解】 考查动词。句意：如今，任何人都可以访问一个网页程序，毫不费力地生成人工智能图像。此空应填动词，根据“a Web‑based program and create artificial images”可知，此处指使用、访问网页程序。access，表“访问，使用”，情态动词can后接动词原形，符合“访问网页程序生成AI图片”的语境。 【42题详解】 考查名词。句意：要识别假货，第一步就是慢下来。此空应填名词作宾语，根据上文“fake pictures are getting more realistic”可知，此处指虚假的图片。fake，表“假货，赝品”，不定冠词a(n)后接名词，符合“识别AI伪造图片”的语境。 【43题详解】 考查动词。句意：我们整天被各种媒体包围，只需13毫秒就可以处理任意一张图片。此空应填动词，根据“any given image”可知，此处指大脑对图片信息进行加工处理。process，表“处理”，to后接动词原形，符合“大脑快速处理图片信息”的语境。 【44题详解】 考查动词。句意：当一张图片似乎与你认知中的事实相矛盾时，它就会让你感到诧异，所以不要忽视这种直觉。此空应填动词，根据“what you know to be true”可知，图片内容和已知事实相悖。contradict，表“与……矛盾，相抵触”，appear to后接动词原形，符合“图片内容违背常识”的语境。 【45题详解】 考查名词。句意：人工智能程序通过浏览海量真实图片接受训练，以此生成逼真图像。此空应填名词，根据“of real ones”可知，此处描述图片的数量。volume，表“量，大量”，固定搭配a huge volume of，表示“大量的”，符合“AI 学习海量真实图片”的语境。 【46题详解】 考查名词。句意：这就会产生“人工痕迹”，也就是图片上的问题，经过进一步仔细检查就会显露出来。此空应填名词，根据“upon closer”可知。此处指需要仔细查看图片。inspection，表“检查，审视”，介词upon后接名词，符合“仔细查验图片找破绽”的语境。 【47题详解】 考查形容词。句意：目前的人工智能程序并不擅长生成逼真的手部——它们可能出现六根手指，或是手指长度全部一致、姿势怪异。此空应填形容词修饰名词hands，根据“they may have six fingers, or fingers that are all the same length or in strange poses”可知，AI生成的手部难以做到真实。lifelike，表“逼真的，栩栩如生的”，符合“AI 很难生成真实的手部”的语境。 【48题详解】 考查动词。句意：这种能力并非后天习得，我们进化成这样。此空应填动词作谓语，根据“This ability is not learned”可知，该能力是进化而来。evolved，表“进化，逐步发展”，句子使用一般过去时表过去情况，符合“识别人脸的能力是进化而来”的语境。 【49题详解】 考查动词。句意：这就是我们分辨敌友，并评估所遇之人情绪状态的方式。此空应填动词，根据“the emotional state of those we meet”可知，此处指判断他人情绪。evaluate，表“评估，评判”，和tell并列，用动词原形，符合“评估他人情绪状态”的语境。 【50题详解】 考查动词。句意：总的来说，光线和阴影对人工智能来说很难复刻，尤其是图片里存在窗户或者反光表面的时候，本不该有光或阴影的地方可能会出现光影。此空应填动词，根据“Light and shadows in general are tricky for AI to”可知， AI难以复刻光影效果。reproduce，表“复刻，再现”，固定结构be tricky for sb. to do sth.，to后接动词原形，符合“AI 难以还原真实光影”的语境。 III. Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. (A) Just as Halloween gives us a holiday from the guilt we may feel eating candy, Valentine's Day gives us a holiday from the guilt we may feel eating chocolate. In the old days, chocolates were chosen based on whether the ___51___ liked milk or dark, plain or wrapped around nuts and fruits. When you took a bite, you purely enjoyed the ___52___ for what it was: a melding of texture and flavor on the tongue. But now, alas, we can't just enjoy chocolate. We have to pretend that it is healthy. We ___53___ labels for high cocoa content since we're told higher-cocoa chocolate is healthier — also more bitter. We ___54___ regard bitter dark chocolate as a health food. And we no longer have to ___55___ the calories we've just consumed, especially on Valentine's day. Chocolate may not be as nutritious as fresh vegetables, but we know the chocolate bar is almost as good a ___56___. Those who in the past might have hidden their chocolate bars under a box of cereal, can eat chocolate ___57___ and without shame. Who cares how many calories the chocolate bar has? It is a health food! And if one has even a hint of doubt as to chocolate's supposed benefits, a quick review of self-appointed experts will ___58___ your fears. Every ingredient in chocolate has been analyzed for its potential to improve memory or lift depression. Indeed, the claims are so strong that one might ___59___ those who don't care for this food. After scanning these so-called claims for chocolate, I had become ____60____ their lack of scientific justification for reaching for my stock of M&M's (my go-to chocolate for stress). And I had every reason to feel that way. An article reviews the ____61____ concerning the health benefits of chocolate. And the author shares that despite containing flavanols, substances which may ____62____ the health of our cardiovascular system, chocolate is not a health food. To make it ____63____ to the taste, sugar and fat are added to the cocoa. ____64____, it is not always clear that the health benefits of chocolate are due to the chocolate: the nuts, rather than the chocolate, were responsible for the beneficial effects. Shouldn't Valentine's chocolate symbolize affection rather than a vague medicinal care? Shouldn't we simply appreciate chocolate without ____65____ its contents? Fortunately, the unique quality of chocolate will probably override our concern over whether it is good for us. It is simply good. 51. A. donor B. sponsor C. recipient D. manufacturer 52. A. imagination B. emotion C. sensation D. impression 53. A. attach B. check C. design D. track 54. A. automatically B. temporarily C. reluctantly D. vaguely 55. A. announce B. burn C. ignore D. monitor 56. A. substitute B. treat C. reward D. solution 57. A. reluctantly B. slowly C. carefully D. openly 58. A. mask B. confirm C. remove D. soften 59. A. stand firm against B. feel pity for C. look hard on D. come clean with 60. A. surprised at B. curious about C. doubtful about D. stressed at 61. A. misuse B. overpraise C. outcome D. underestimate 62. A. impact on B. contribute to C. benefit from D. interfere with 63. A. agreeable B. distinct C. mild D. familiar 64. A. Otherwise B. However C. Moreover D. Therefore 65. A. informing B. upgrading C. preserving D. analyzing 【答案】51. C 52. C 53. B 54. A 55. D 56. B 57. D 58. C 59. B 60. C 61. B 62. B 63. A 64. C 65. D 【解析】 【导语】本文讨论情人节巧克力，批判当下过度吹捧巧克力有保健作用的现象，主张单纯享受巧克力本身的美味。 【51题详解】 考查名词。句意：在过去，人们挑选巧克力是看接收者喜欢牛奶巧克力还是黑巧克力，纯巧克力还是裹着坚果、水果的巧克力。A. donor捐赠人；B. sponsor赞助商；C. recipient接收者；D. manufacturer生产商。根据下文“liked milk or dark, plain or wrapped around nuts and fruits.”可知，情人节送巧克力，要考虑收到礼物的人的喜好。 【52题详解】 考查名词。句意：当你咬上一口，你纯粹地享受这种感官体验：舌尖上质地与风味的交融。A. imagination想象；B. emotion情绪；C. sensation感官感受；D. impression印象。根据下文“a melding of texture and flavor on the tongue”可知，质地和味道是口腔的感官体验。 【53题详解】 考查动词。句意：我们查看标签上的高可可含量，因为我们被告知高可可巧克力更健康——当然也更苦。A. attach附上；B. check查看，核对；C. design设计；D. track追踪。根据下文“labels for high cocoa content”可知，人们会翻看巧克力包装标签看可可含量。 【54题详解】 考查副词。句意：我们自然而然地把苦味黑巧克力当成一种健康食品。A. automatically自然而然地，不假思索地；B. temporarily暂时；C. reluctantly不情愿地；D. vaguely模糊地。根据上文“We have to pretend that it is healthy.”可知，大家信奉高可可更健康，于是下意识就认为黑巧克力是健康食物。 【55题详解】 考查动词。句意：而且我们不再需要关注自己刚刚摄入的卡路里，尤其是在情人节。A. announce宣布；B. burn燃烧；C. ignore忽视；D. monitor留意，关注。根据下文“Who cares how many calories the chocolate bar has? It is a health food!”可知，人们觉得它是健康食品，就不用在意卡路里了。 【56题详解】 考查名词。句意：巧克力也许不如新鲜蔬菜有营养，但我们知道这块巧克力几乎算得上是一样不错的美食。A. substitute替代品；B. treat（可口的）美食；C. reward奖励；D. solution解决方案。根据上文“Chocolate may not be as nutritious as fresh vegetables, but”以及后文“It is a health food!”可知，巧克力算得上是一样不错的美食。 【57题详解】 考查副词。句意：过去有些人会把巧克力藏在麦片盒子底下，而现在可以坦然、毫无愧疚地吃巧克力。A. reluctantly不情愿地；B. slowly缓慢地；C. carefully小心地；D. openly公开地，坦然地。根据下文“without shame”，和过去偷偷藏起来形成对比，现在可以大方吃。 【58题详解】 考查动词。句意：如果你对巧克力所谓的益处有一丝怀疑，快速浏览一些自封专家的说法就能打消你的顾虑。A. mask掩盖；B. confirm证实；C. remove消除，去除；D. soften使温和。根据上文“a quick review of self-appointed experts”可知，这些说法会消除人们的担心疑虑。 【59题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：事实上，这些说法说得如此笃定，以至于人们甚至会同情那些不爱吃这种食物的人。A. stand firm against坚决反对；B. feel pity for同情；C. look hard on严厉对待；D. come clean with坦白告知。根据上文“Indeed, the claims are so strong”可知，大家深信巧克力有益，会觉得不吃巧克力的人很可惜、心生同情。 【60题详解】 考查形容词短语。句意：在浏览完这些关于巧克力的所谓说法之后，我开始怀疑它们缺少科学依据，于是拿出了我常备用来解压的M&M巧克力豆。A. surprised at对……惊讶；B. curious about对……好奇；C. doubtful about对……怀疑；D. stressed at因……感到有压力。根据后文“their lack of scientific justification”，作者对这些宣传持怀疑态度。 【61题详解】 考查名词。句意：有一篇文章评述了对于巧克力健康益处的过度吹捧。A. misuse滥用；B. overpraise过度吹捧；C. outcome结果；D. underestimate低估。全文主线就是人们夸大巧克力的保健作用，对应overpraise。 【62题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：作者提到，尽管巧克力含有黄烷醇，这类物质可能有助于我们心血管系统的健康，但巧克力并不是保健食品。A. impact on对……产生影响；B. contribute to有助于；C. benefit from从……获益；D. interfere with干扰。根据上文“containing flavanols”以及常识可知，黄烷醇对心血管健康有好处，contribute to符合文意。 【63题详解】 考查形容词析。句意：为了让它口感宜人，人们会在可可里加入糖和脂肪。A. agreeable宜人的，可口的；B. distinct明显的；C. mild温和的；D. familiar熟悉的。根据后文“to the taste, sugar and fat are added to the cocoa”可知，加糖脂是为了让味道适口。 【64题详解】 考查副词。句意：此外，我们并不总能确定巧克力的健康益处来自巧克力本身：有时是坚果，而不是巧克力，带来了有益效果。A. Otherwise否则；B. However然而；C. Moreover此外；D. Therefore因此。这里是补充另外一个理由，递进关系。 【65题详解】 考查动词。句意：难道我们不该单纯欣赏巧克力，而不去剖析它的成分吗？A. informing告知；B. upgrading升级；C. preserving保护；D. analyzing分析，剖析。根据前文人们不断研究、分析巧克力成分寻找健康功效以及后文“its contents”可知，这里指剖析巧克力的成分。 (B) As a movement, environmentalism has been pretty misanthropic (厌恶人类的). ___66___, we humans have done some destructive things to the ecosystems around us. In the 21st century, though, mainstream conservation is learning that humans can be a force for good. Foresters are turning to Indigenous burning practices to prevent wildfires. And the once endangered peregrine falcon now ___67___ in part thanks to nesting sites on skyscrapers and abundant urban prey: rats. For two decades, I've been writing about how humans aren't metaphysically different from any other species on Earth. Conservation can’t only be about fencing people out of protected areas. A lot of the time the real trick is not to ___68___ from “nature” but to get better at being part of it. Earlier projects, though well-intended, sometimes ___69___: many local residents, excluded from decision-making, felt little motivation to guard wildlife outside park borders. Modern conservation, ___70___, recognizes that local people who live closely with nature can become its most reliable guardians. Still, I recognize that living in harmony with nature sounds like a(n) ___71___ idea. I therefore participated in a meeting in Oxford, UK, that sought to build more precise tools to assess ___72___ relationships. Scientists have invented lots of measurements of environmental destruction, from parts per million of carbon dioxide to extinction rates to “planetary boundaries”. These have their uses, but they engage people mostly through ___73___. Why not invent metrics, we thought, that would engage people’s hopes and dreams? Eventually the 20 or so scientists who met in Oxford settled on three basic questions. First, is nature thriving and ___74___ to people? We wanted to know if humans could engage with the world around them. Second, is nature being used with ___75___? We wanted to know if human use of natural resources stays within ecological limits. And third, is nature ___76___? We wanted to know whether natural systems are kept from permanent damage. Again, not easy to assess. But if we could roughly measure each of these three things, the numbers could combine into an overall score for the quality of a human-nature connection. Pedro Conceição, lead author of the Human Development Report, tells me that he wants the new index to ___77___ how countries see their environmental programs. This Nature Relationship Index (NRI), he says, will be critical for “challenging this idea that humans are born ___78___ of nature and that nature is innocent.” Narratives around constraints, limits, and boundaries are ___79___ instead of energizing, he says. So the NRI isn’t about how badly we are failing. Instead, it set a vision and speaks to ___80___ for a green, abundant world. As we do better, the number goes up — and there is no limit. 66. A. Predictably B. Admittedly C. Naturally D. Curiously 67. A. thrives B. evolves C. migrates D. hunts 68. A. retire B. stem C. escape D. withdraw 69. A. worked B. backfired C. spread D. survived 70. A. by contrast B. in addition C. for example D. even so 71. A. dominant B. ridiculous C. empty D. basic 72. A. cause-effect B. interpersonal C. human-nature D. interspecies 73. A. tradition B. anxiety C. behaviour D. principle 74. A. interesting B. damaging C. valuable D. accessible 75. A. care B. empathy C. gratitude D. patience 76. A. strengthened B. restored C. safeguarded D. accompanied 77. A. predict B. emphasize C. reveal D. shift 78. A. consumers B. destroyers C. owners D. interpreters 79. A. stabilizing B. transforming C. polarizing D. simplifying 80. A. samples B. observations C. standards D. expectations 【答案】66. B 67. A 68. D 69. B 70. A 71. C 72. C 73. B 74. D 75. A 76. C 77. D 78. B 79. C 80. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述了环保理念从传统的将人类与自然对立、排斥人类参与的保护模式，逐步转向倡导人与自然和谐共生、重视本土居民作用的现代保护思路，并介绍了旨在科学评估人与自然关系的“自然关系指数”的构建背景、三个核心评估维度与积极的现实意义。 【66题详解】 考查副词。句意：诚然，我们人类确实对周围的生态系统造成了一些破坏性的影响。A. Predictably可预见地；B. Admittedly诚然；C. Naturally自然地；D. Curiously好奇地。根据上文“As a movement, environmentalism has been pretty misanthropic.”可知，上文指出环保主义长期带有愤世嫉俗的反人类倾向，本句先让步承认人类行为的破坏性，为后文转折引出环保理念的正向转变做铺垫。 【67题详解】 考查动词。句意：而曾经濒临灭绝的游隼如今得以繁衍兴旺，部分要归功于摩天大楼上的筑巢点，以及城市里充足的猎物：老鼠。A. thrives繁衍；B. evolves进化；C. migrates迁徙；D. hunts捕猎。根据上文“In the 21st century, though, mainstream conservation is learning that humans can be a force for good.”可知，21世纪的主流环保理念认为人类可以成为助力自然的积极力量，游隼生存状况好转正是这一观点的具体例证，体现了人类城市环境对物种恢复的正向作用。 【68题详解】 考查动词。句意：很多时候，真正的诀窍不是从“自然”中抽身脱离，而是更好地成为自然的一部分。A. retire退休；B. stem阻止；C. escape逃离；D. withdraw脱离。根据空前的not和空后的“but to get better at being part of it”可知，所填词与“成为自然的一部分”构成反义对应，withdraw符合本句语境。 【69题详解】 考查动词。句意：早期的项目虽然初衷良好，但有时却事与愿违：许多当地居民被排除在决策之外，几乎没有动力去保护公园边界外的野生动物。A. worked奏效；B. backfired事与愿违；C. spread传播；D. survived存活。根据空后的“many local residents, excluded from decision-making, felt little motivation to guard wildlife outside park borders”可知，该内容交代了早期项目带来的不良结果；由此可推知，项目并未实现预期目标。 【70题详解】 考查固定短语。句意：相比之下，现代环保理念认识到，与自然朝夕相处的当地居民可以成为自然最可靠的守护者。A. by contrast相比之下；B. in addition此外；C. for example例如；D. even so即便如此。根据上文“many local residents, excluded from decision‑making, felt little motivation to guard wildlife outside park borders”可知，上文介绍早期保护模式的弊端，本句介绍现代保护理念，两者形成对比关系。 【71题详解】 考查形容词。句意：不过我也承认，与自然和谐共处听起来像是一个空泛的概念。A. dominant主导的；B. ridiculous荒谬的；C. empty空泛的；D. basic基础的。根据下文“Scientists have invented lots of measurements of environmental destruction”可知，现有针对环境破坏已经有大量可量化指标；由此可推知，“人与自然和谐共处”缺少明确衡量标准，empty符合本句语境。 【72题详解】 考查形容词。句意：因此我参加了在英国牛津举行的一场会议，旨在开发更精确的工具来评估人与自然的关系。A. cause‑effect因果的；B. interpersonal人际的；C. human‑nature人与自然的；D. interspecies物种间的。根据上文“Still, I recognize that living in harmony with nature sounds like an ______ idea.”可知，living in harmony with nature描述的是人类和自然二者之间的状态，选项中的human‑nature与之相对应。 【73题详解】 考查名词。句意：这些衡量指标有其用处，但它们主要是通过焦虑感来引发人们的关注。A. tradition传统；B. anxiety焦虑；C. behaviour行为；D. principle原则。根据上文“Scientists have invented lots of measurements of environmental destruction”可推知，环境破坏具有负面影响，这会带给人们焦虑情绪。 【74题详解】 考查形容词。句意：首先，自然能否欣欣向荣，并且对人类而言是可接近的？A. interesting有趣的；B. damaging破坏性的；C. valuable有价值的；D. accessible可接近的。根据下文“We wanted to know if humans could engage with the world around them.”可知，人类和自然互动，意味着自然是人类可以接近的。 【75题详解】 考查名词。句意：其次，对自然资源的利用是否谨慎？A. care谨慎；B. empathy共情；C. gratitude感激；D. patience耐心。根据下文“We wanted to know if human use of natural resources stays within ecological limits.”可知，资源使用要守住生态边界，体现了谨慎的态度。 【76题详解】 考查动词。句意：第三，自然是否得到了保护？A. strengthened加强；B. restored恢复；C. safeguarded保护；D. accompanied陪伴。根据下文“We wanted to know whether natural systems are kept from permanent damage.”可知，不让生态系统遭受永久损害，本质就是对它加以保护。 【77题详解】 考查动词。句意：《人类发展报告》的主要作者佩德罗·孔塞桑告诉我，他希望这个新指数能转变各国看待自身环境项目的方式。A. predict预测；B. emphasize强调；C. reveal揭示；D. shift转变。根据上文“But if we could roughly measure each of these three things, the numbers could combine into an overall score for the quality of a human‑nature connection.”可知，这套评分体系旨在改变原有看待人与自然关系的思路。 【78题详解】 考查名词。句意：他表示，这一自然关系指数（NRI）对于“挑战人类天生是自然的破坏者、而自然是无辜的这种固有观念”至关重要。A. consumers消费者；B. destroyers破坏者；C. owners所有者；D. interpreters解释者。根据上文第一段“we humans have done some destructive things to the ecosystems around us”可知，人类曾对生态系统造成破坏，destroyers与上文呈现照应关系。 【79题详解】 考查形容词。句意：他表示，围绕约束、限制和边界展开的叙事只会造成两极分化，而非激发人们的动力。A. stabilizing稳定的；B. transforming变革性的；C. polarizing两极分化的；D. simplifying简化的。根据下文“So the NRI isn’t about how badly we are failing.”可推知，这类围绕约束展开的叙事总聚焦人类的失败，将人与自然放在对立面，无法起到鼓舞人心的作用，反而会带来立场对立分化的结果。 【80题详解】 考查名词。句意：相反，它设定了愿景，寄托了人们对一个绿色、富足的世界的期待。A. samples样本；B. observations观察；C. standards标准；D. expectations期待。根据空前的“it set a vision”和空后的“for a green, abundant world”可知，此处表达该指数提出面向未来的蓝图，回应人们对美好世界的期待。 Section B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) As a sixth-grade teacher, I often find that my spring parent-teacher conferences begin with the same answer to my first question: “So: how does Kevin think things are going this term?” I will ask. “We don’t know,” Kevin’s parents will say. “He never talks to us anymore!” Anyone who interacts with middle school students on a regular basis knows the familiar answer to the question “How was your day?” is usually some combination of “Fine!” and “Whatever!” As these young men and women experiment with their desire for independence, they often create distance between themselves and their families — sometimes a crack, sometimes a chasm (鸿沟). The weekend after my conferences ended, I puzzled over the ways in which I, an English teacher, could try to bridge this communication gap through a writing assignment. I realized that one of the benefits of conversations with our family members is that they allow us access to stories about our past. I later came to realize that the only way to pass on meaningful pieces of family history was through conversations—the same conversations that my students’ parents said were lacking in their lives. A few weeks after our conferences, I introduced a new poetry assignment: the “family history” poem. The following week, the final versions of the poems began to roll in. I had no idea what to expect although I had heard from several parents that the assignment had led to lively discussions and the sharing of stories that ranged from humorous to tragic. I was not prepared for the sheer power of the poetry I was about to read. All of the family history poems were astonishing. Not only was each student able to explore a meaningful part of his or her family’s past, but each poem also reflected his or her distinctive voice. Furthermore, each of their poems demonstrated a deep level of meaning and understanding that went beyond the story itself. I plan to make a few adjustments before using the assignment again this spring. This time around I am going to allow students more time to listen to and digest their family stories before sitting down to write. I am also going to introduce several more literary devices so that the students will have more tools in their writers’ toolkits when they sit down to write their poems. It is my hope that this assignment gives my students a deeper, more meaningful appreciation of the art of poetry while it illuminates the ways in which their families — and their families’ stories — can help them become the confident, capable, and connected young men and women they are striving to be. 81. Why did the teacher assign the “family history” poem? A. To encourage students to explore and write about their family history. B. To narrow the communication gap between students and their families. C. To replace the usual poetry unit with a more creative and meaningful task. D. To provide students with an opportunity to practice using literary devices. 82. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about the students’ poems? A. Each poem combined both humorous and tragic elements. B. The poems showed a wide range of styles but lacked emotional depth. C. Each poem revealed the student’s unique voice and deep understanding. D. The teacher was impressed mostly because of the lively family discussions before the poems. 83. What changes does the teacher intend to make before using the assignment again? A. Reduce the number of literary devices to simplify the task. B. Shorten the listening time and focus more on poetic forms. C. Ask parents to record their stories first and then let students write. D. Allow more time for digesting stories and teach more literary devices. 84. What is the most appropriate title for the passage? A. The Art of Writing Poetry. B. Understanding Family Values C. Appreciating Ties Through Poems D. Self-Worth and Identity in Literature 【答案】81. B 82. C 83. D 84. C 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述初中教师用家族史诗歌作业，帮助学生和家人打破沟通隔阂增进联结。 【81题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Anyone who interacts with middle school students on a regular basis knows the familiar answer to the question “How was your day?” is usually some combination of “Fine!” and “Whatever!” As these young men and women experiment with their desire for independence, they often create distance between themselves and their families — sometimes a crack, sometimes a chasm (鸿沟).(但凡经常和初中生打交道的人都熟悉这个场景：当被问到“今天过得怎么样？”，得到的回答往往就是一句“还行！”和“随便啦！”。这些少年渴望独立，不断试探边界，常常会和家人拉开距离——有时只是一道缝隙，有时却是一道难以跨越的鸿沟。)”和第三段中“I puzzled over the ways in which I, an English teacher, could try to bridge this communication gap through a writing assignment.(我苦思冥想，身为一名英语老师，该如何通过一项写作作业来尝试弥合这道沟通鸿沟。)”可知，老师布置这项作业的核心初衷是缩小学生和家人之间的沟通差距。 【82题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段中“Not only was each student able to explore a meaningful part of his or her family’s past, but each poem also reflected his or her distinctive voice. Furthermore, each of their poems demonstrated a deep level of meaning and understanding that went beyond the story itself.(每位学生不仅都能挖掘出家族过往中一段有意义的片段，每一首诗也都体现出了独属于自己的表达风格。除此之外，他们的每一首诗都展现出了远超故事本身的深层内涵与理解。)”可知，每一首诗歌都展现了学生独特的表达风格和深刻的理解。 【83题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“This time around I am going to allow students more time to listen to and digest their family stories before sitting down to write. I am also going to introduce several more literary devices so that the students will have more tools in their writers’ toolkits when they sit down to write their poems.(这一次我会给学生留出更多时间，在动笔写作之前先倾听并消化家族故事。我还会再介绍几种文学手法，让学生坐下来写诗时，自己的写作工具箱里能有更多可用的技巧。)”可知，老师打算给学生留出更多消化故事的时间，同时教授更多文学手法。 【84题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，整篇文章围绕“家族史诗歌”作业展开，核心是借助诗歌创作，让学生重新看见家族故事的价值，拉近和家人的情感联结。“Appreciating Ties Through Poems(以诗为媒，珍视亲情联结)”完美覆盖全文核心主题，其余选项均只涉及文中的局部细节，无法统领全文内容。 (B) Lucy Cavendish College, one of the established colleges of the University of Cambridge, was founded in 1965 as the University’s first college for women. In September 2021, the college became the University’s first college fully mixed, admitting students of all genders for the first time in its 56-year history. The college has long been recognized for its commitment to supporting non-traditional students — including mature students, those with caring responsibilities, and first-generation university attendees — who may face unique challenges in balancing academic life with personal commitments. The attached two posters reflect the college’s philosophy that help should be accessible, clearly communicated, and tailored to the diverse needs of its student body. One provides a comprehensive overview of the college’s support network, mapping out which department handles which type of issue. The other zooms in on one specific area — well-being and mental health — offering detailed contact information and booking procedures for students who may need this particular form of support. 85. What is the primary purpose of these two posters? A. To advertise university courses to prospective high school students. B. To introduce the history of Lucy Cavendish College to the general public. C. To guide current students on how to access academic and welfare support services. D. To inform school staff about their teaching responsibilities and office locations. 86. Jason is struggling with a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD), which is affecting his coursework. How can he get academic and medical support? A. Visit the “Praelector” for graduation letters and the “Librarians” for study skills. B. Contact the “Student Office” for exam arrangements and the “Nurse” for the diagnosis. C. Submit a ticket to “College Defts” for IT issues and email the “Senior Tutor” for counseling. D. Approach the “Director of Studies” for academic queries and the “Welfare Team” for health support. 87. Which of the following statements is TRUE about Lucy Cavendish College? A. It became mixed after roughly a century of being a women’s college. B. It satisfies students’ varying needs through multiple support channels. C. It can easily recognize non-traditional students with caring responsibilities. D. It was originally founded to support first-generation university attendees solely. 【答案】85. C 86. D 87. B 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍剑桥大学露西·卡文迪什学院以及两张供学生使用的帮扶服务海报。 【85题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“The attached two posters reflect the college’s philosophy that help should be accessible, clearly communicated, and tailored to the diverse needs of its student body. One provides a comprehensive overview of the college’s support network, mapping out which department handles which type of issue. The other zooms in on one specific area — well-being and mental health — offering detailed contact information and booking procedures for students who may need this particular form of support.(附带的两张海报体现学院的理念：援助应当易于获取、表达清晰，并适配学生群体的多样化需求。一张完整介绍学院帮扶网络，标明各部门负责的事务。另一张聚焦身心健康，为有需要的学生提供详细联系方式与预约流程。)” 可知，海报是用来引导在校生获取学业与福利帮扶服务。 【86题详解】 细节理解题。根据海报中的“Nurse SpLD and Mental Health Practitioners For Physical Health, SpLD, Disability, Mental Health, Neurodiversity, Sexual Health”以及“DIRECTOR OF STUDIES Supervisor Librarians Study Skills For all academic queries”；还有Welfare Team负责健康福利相关。可知，Jason有特定学习障碍（SpLD），Director of Studies处理学业相关问题，Welfare Team（包含Nurse、SpLD专员）提供健康方面支持。 【87题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The attached two posters reflect the college’s philosophy that help should be accessible, clearly communicated, and tailored to the diverse needs of its student body.(附带的两张海报体现学院的理念：援助应当易于获取、表达清晰，并适配学生群体的多样化需求。)”以及结合海报中丰富多样的支持部门可知，学院通过多种帮扶渠道满足学生不同的需求。 (C) In 2009 Daphna Joel, a neuroscientist at Tel Aviv University, decided to teach a course on the psychology of gender. She had long been interested in questions of gender, but as a scientist, her research had been mostly on the causes of certain abnormal behaviors. To prepare for the class, Joel spent a year reviewing much of the extensive and polarized literature on gender differences in the brain. The hundreds of papers covered everything from variations in the size of specific structures in rats to the possible roots of male aggression and female empathy in humans. At the beginning, Joel shared a popularly held assumption: sex differences would produce two different forms of brains — one female, the other male. As she continued reading, Joel came across a paper against that idea. The study, published in 2001 by Tracey Shors and her colleagues at Rutgers University, concerned a detail of the rat brain: tiny protrusions (突出物) on brain cells, called dendritic spines, that regulate transmissions of electrical signals. The researchers showed that when estrogen (雌激素) levels were elevated, female rats had more dendritic spines than males did. Shors also found that when male and female rats were subjected to the stressful event of having their tails shocked, their brains responded in opposite ways: males grew more spines; females ended up with fewer. From this unexpected finding, Joel developed a hypothesis about sex differences in the brain that has stirred up debates in a field already steeped in it. Instead of thinking brain areas differ between females and males, she suggested that we should consider our brain as a “mosaic”, arranged from a collection of variable, sometimes changeable, male and female features. That variability itself and the behavioral overlap between the sexes — aggressive females and empathetic males and even men and women who display both characteristics — suggest that brains cannot be divided into one of two distinct categories. That human brain is neither male nor female, Joel says. With her colleagues at Tel Aviv, the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig, Germany, and the University of Zurich, Joel tested her idea by analyzing MRI brain scans of more than 1,400 brains and demonstrated that most of them did indeed contain both male and female characteristics. “We all belong to a single, very similar population,” she says. When Joel’s work was published in 2015 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA, like-minded scientists considered it as a breakthrough. “The result is a major challenge to the long-held misconceptions,” wrote Gina Rippon, a professor at Aston University in England. “My hope is it will be a game-changer for the 21st century.” 88. Which of the following did Daphna Joel most probably agree with at the beginning? A. Female brains were different from male brains. B. The human brain shared something with the rats. C. Rats shouldn’t be used for the purpose of research. D. There wasn’t enough literature on gender differences. 89. What can be inferred from Tracey Shors’ research findings? A. Rats’ brains responded to stress in an expected way. B. Dendritic spines in the brain helped regulate estrogen levels. C. Electrical signals contribute to the growth of dendritic spines. D. Male rats didn’t always grow more dendritic spines than female ones. 90. What does Joel believe concerning the human brain? A. There are more than two distinct categories of brains B. People have either female characteristics or male ones. C. One’s brain doesn’t always stay the same all through his life. D. It is necessary to explore the difference between male and female brains. 91. Which of the following is the best title of the passage? A. Is there a “female” brain? B. Is the brain worth studying? C. Is the human brain complicated? D. Is that a challenge to the human brain? 【答案】88. A 89. D 90. C 91. A 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍神经科学家 Daphna Joel 从最初的观点转变，提出人脑不存在男女之分，而是由两性特征镶嵌而成，并引发学界讨论。 【88题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“At the beginning, Joel shared a popularly held assumption: sex differences would produce two different forms of brains—one female, the other male.(一开始，乔尔认同一个普遍持有的设想：性别差异会产生两种不同类型的大脑 —— 一种是女性大脑，另一种是男性大脑)”可知，乔尔一开始认同女性大脑和男性大脑是不一样的。 【89题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“The researchers showed that when estrogen (雌激素) levels were elevated, female rats had more dendritic spines than males did. Shors also found that when male and female rats were subjected to the stressful event of having their tails shocked, their brains responded in opposite ways: males grew more spines; females ended up with fewer.(研究人员表明，当雌激素水平升高时，雌性大鼠比雄性大鼠拥有更多树突棘。肖尔斯还发现，当雄性和雌性大鼠遭受尾部电击这一应激事件时，它们的大脑反应相反：雄性长出更多树突棘；雌性最终树突棘变少)”可知，在雌激素升高的条件下，雌性大鼠树突棘数量更多，说明雄性大鼠并不总是比雌性大鼠长出更多树突棘。 【90题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Instead of thinking brain areas differ between females and males, she suggested that we should consider our brain as a “mosaic”, arranged from a collection of variable, sometimes changeable, male and female features.(她不认为雌性和雄性的大脑区域存在差异，而是提出我们应当把大脑看作一块“镶嵌画”，由一系列可变、有时会变化的雄性和雌性特征组合而成)”可知，乔尔认为人脑的特征是可变的，一个人的大脑并非一成不变。 【91题详解】 主旨大意题。根据倒数第二段的“That variability itself and the behavioral overlap between the sexes — aggressive females and empathetic males and even men and women who display both characteristics — suggest that brains cannot be divided into one of two distinct categories. That human brain is neither male nor female, Joel says.(这种差异性本身以及两性之间的行为重叠——好斗的女性和富有同情心的男性，甚至是同时表现出这两种特征的男性和女性——表明大脑不能被分成两种截然不同的类别。人类的大脑既不是男性也不是女性，Joel说)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要讲述Daphna Joel通过查阅其他大脑研究文献以及实验，提出人类大脑没有性别之分。因此A项“有‘女性’大脑吗？”为最佳标题。 Section C Directions: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. Tourists add tech trips to itineraries (行程单) Drones, humanoid robots and brain-computer interfaces are now increasingly featured in foreign visitors’ travel plans in China. Instead of merely visiting ancient scenic spots, more overseas tourists are eager to experience China’s modern technological achievements. US travel influencers Kara and Nate filmed a detailed video showcasing drone deliveries, robot-themed dining and self-driving vehicles during their cross-country trip from Shanghai to Beijing. ____92____. It serves as a typical example of a booming social-media trend: advanced daily-life technology has gradually become a new tourist attraction in China. Foreign travelers nowadays prefer diverse travel experiences, pairing visits to traditional cultural landmarks with brand-new experiences of robotaxis, smart shops and various automated services. ____93____. Technology-themed tours used to be professional activities that only appealed to industry experts and business groups. However, they have gained huge popularity among ordinary independent tourists, families and young students in recent years. Different from traditional tech visits that only focus on single tech museums, this emerging tourism model highlights digital technologies deeply integrated into people’s daily routines. A typical vivid example can be found in Hangzhou, a pioneer in China’s digital development. Local overseas travel itineraries perfectly combine the time-honored Liangzhu archaeological site, where advanced digital technology vividly interprets ancient civilization, with modern AI towns and intelligent robotics parks. ____94____. To attract more international visitors, China has widened visa-free entry for citizens of dozens of countries. Official tourism data shows foreign arrivals have hit a record high, with visa-free visits rising sharply year-on-year. ____95____. As an industry expert points out, many countries are committed to developing tech tourism, but China’s unique strength lies in the fact that high-tech innovations have stepped out of professional labs and smoothly entered ordinary people’s everyday life. A. The online video won huge popularity and brought China’s futuristic tech experiences to global audiences. B. This favorable entry policy creates precious opportunities for the booming tech-tour business. C. Put another way, cutting-edge technology has joined traditional sights to shape China’s new tourism image. D. Tourists there get hands-on chances to try AI creation, brain-computer equipment and smart urban systems. E. Better visa policies alone guarantee steady growth in the number of foreign tech-tour lovers. F. The improved accessibility facilitates a growing overseas curiosity about innovative practices embedded (嵌入) within local daily life. 【答案】92. A 93. C 94. D 95. B 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了海外游客来华不再只游览传统景点，融入日常的中国高新科技体验正成为旅游新热点。 【92题详解】 由上文“US travel influencers Kara and Nate filmed a detailed video showcasing drone deliveries, robot-themed dining and self-driving vehicles during their cross-country trip from Shanghai to Beijing. (美国旅游博主Kara和Nate在从上海到北京的横穿中国的旅行中拍摄了一条详细视频，展示了无人机配送、机器人主题餐饮和自动驾驶汽车)”及下文“It serves as a typical example of a booming social-media trend: advanced daily-life technology has gradually become a new tourist attraction in China. (它是社交媒体上一股蓬勃兴起的潮流的典型代表：先进的日常生活科技正逐渐成为中国的新旅游吸引点)”可知，上文提到美国旅行博主Kara和Nate拍摄了展示无人机配送、机器人主题餐饮和自动驾驶的视频；下文说“它是社交媒体热潮的典型例子”。本空需要承接博主拍摄视频的行为，引出这条视频后续带来的传播影响。A选项“The online video won huge popularity and brought China’s futuristic tech experiences to global audiences. (这条线上视频收获了极高人气，将中国极具未来感的科技体验带给了全球观众)”能承上启下，符合语境。 【93题详解】 由上文“Foreign travelers nowadays prefer diverse travel experiences, pairing visits to traditional cultural landmarks with brand-new experiences of robotaxis, smart shops and various automated services. (如今外国游客更偏爱多元的旅行体验，在游览传统文化地标之外，搭配体验自动驾驶出租车、智能商店和各类自动化服务)”可知，上文说外国游客现在喜欢将传统文化地标与机器人出租车、智能商店等全新体验相结合。本空需要对这种新旧结合的旅游新形态做出总结性说明。C选项“Put another way, cutting-edge technology has joined traditional sights to shape China’s new tourism image. (换句话说，前沿科技已经和传统景点结合，塑造出中国的全新旅游形象)”能承接上文内容，完成语义闭环，符合题意。 【94题详解】 由上文“Local overseas travel itineraries perfectly combine the time-honored Liangzhu archaeological site, where advanced digital technology vividly interprets ancient civilization, with modern AI towns and intelligent robotics parks. (当地面向海外游客的行程完美地将历史悠久的良渚考古遗址——这里用先进数字技术生动解读古老文明——与现代AI小镇和智能机器人园区结合起来)”可知，上文举例杭州，把良渚遗址与AI小镇、智能机器人园区结合。本空需要继续说明游客在杭州这类科技旅游目的地可以获得的具体体验。D选项“Tourists there get hands-on chances to try AI creation, brain-computer equipment and smart urban systems. (在那里游客可以获得亲手体验AI创作、脑机设备和智能城市系统的机会)”能承接上文的杭州行程介绍，符合语境。 【95题详解】 由上文“Official tourism data shows foreign arrivals have hit a record high, with visa-free visits rising sharply year-on-year. (官方旅游数据显示入境外国游客人数创下历史新高，免签入境人次同比大幅攀升)”及下文“As an industry expert points out, many countries are committed to developing tech tourism, but China’s unique strength lies in the fact that high-tech innovations have stepped out of professional labs and smoothly entered ordinary people’s everyday life. (正如一位行业专家指出，许多国家都在致力于发展科技旅游，但中国的独特优势在于，高科技创新已经走出专业实验室，顺畅地融入了普通人的日常生活)”可知，上文提到免签政策利好入境，下文介绍中国科技旅游的优势，本空应衔接免签政策和科技旅游行业。B 选项“This favorable entry policy creates precious opportunities for the booming tech-tour business. (这项利好的入境政策为蓬勃发展的科技旅游行业创造宝贵机遇。)”承上启下，符合语境。 IV. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 96. 睡眠不足的人容易感到疲惫、情绪低落。(whoever) (汉译英) ________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Whoever doesn’t get enough sleep tends to feel tired and depressed. 【解析】 【详解】表示“睡眠不足的人”用whoever“无论谁”引导主语从句，在从句中作主语；描述一般事实，时态用一般现在时，“睡眠不足”翻译为doesn’t get enough sleep。“容易”用tend to do；“感到疲惫、情绪低落”用feel tired and depressed，句子描述客观事实，使用一般现在时，主语从句作主语，主句谓语用tends。 97. 这首曲子之所以感人至深，是因为它让人们心怀希望。(overflow) (汉译英) ________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 The reason why this piece of music is so touching is that it makes people overflow with hope. 【解析】 【详解】表示“这首曲子”用this piece of music，作主语；描述一般事实，时态用一般现在时，表示“感人至深”用is so touching。用固定句式The reason why...is that...来对应“之所以……是因为……”的中文逻辑，why引导定语从句why this piece of music is so touching，that引导表语从句。指定核心词overflow构成固定搭配overflow with hope，表达“心怀满溢的希望”的含义，表语从句用it makes people overflow with hope。 98. 面对全球环境挑战，各国达成一致：我们不应该袖手旁观，而应该积极做出改变。(initiative) (汉译英) ________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Faced with global environmental challenges, all countries have reached an agreement: we should not stand by, but take the initiative to make positive changes. 【解析】 【详解】“面对”用faced with，过去分词短语作状语；“全球环境挑战”译为global environmental challenges。“各国”用all countries作主语；“达成一致”用reach an agreement，描述已经达成的结果，用现在完成时。冒号后句子主语用we，表示“不应该袖手旁观”用should not stand by；用but表示转折；表示“积极做出改变”用固定搭配take the initiative to make positive changes。 99. 昔日蚊虫滋生、疾病肆虐的荒岛被改造成水清沙白的度假胜地，这让我惊讶不已。(transform) (汉译英) ________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 The deserted island, which used to be filled with mosquitoes and widespread diseases, has been transformed into a holiday resort with clear water and white sand, which makes me greatly astonished. 【解析】 【详解】表示“荒岛”用the deserted island，作主语；表示“改造”用transform，与主语为被动关系，且描述过去的动作对现在的影响，用现在完成时的被动语态，表示“被改造成水清沙白的度假胜地”用has been transformed into a holiday resort with clear water and white sand。表示“昔日蚊虫滋生、疾病肆虐的”用非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词the deserted island，关系词在从句中作主语，用which引导，表示“昔日蚊虫滋生、疾病肆虐”用used to be filled with mosquitoes and widespread diseases。表示“这让我惊讶不已”用非限制性定语从句which makes me greatly astonished，which指代前面整件事，在从句中作主语。 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 上海市建平中学2026-2027学年高二上学期10月质量检测 英语试卷 说明：（1）本场考试时间为120分钟，总分140分； （2）请认真答卷，并用规范文字书写。 I. Listening Comprehension Section A Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1. A. Curious. B. Satisfied. C. Disappointed. D. Puzzled. 2. A. It has gone wrong. B. It is out of fashion. C. There isn't enough time to fix it. D. A new one will replace it. 3. A. 50 cents. B. 20 cents. C. 40 cents. D. 60 cents. 4. A. They are delighted at its Italian food. B. They are excited to meet its new manager. C. They are unhappy with its recent changes. D. They are dissatisfied with the prices of its food. 5. A. It has gained 15 minutes. B. It has gained 30 minutes. C. It has lost 15 minutes. D. It has lost 30 minutes. 6. A. It was a week before he recovered from his knee injury. B. He decided to quit playing in the basketball game a week ago. C. It takes some time for him to find out what is wrong with his knee. D. He still played in the basketball game even though he hurt his knee. 7. A. They may pay less for the trip. B. They haven't saved enough money. C. Singapore is better worth a visit then. D. The agency has no such route in January. 8. A. He was an interesting guy. B. He deserved the title. C. He was very lucky to win the prize. D. He led a different life from others. 9. A. Invite Tom to the party. B. Call the Browns to get their address. C. Ask Tom about the address. D. Tell Tom to pick up the Browns. 10. A. She dresses in a proper way. B. She is currently on a diet. C. She is taking exercise regularly. D. She has lost some weight. Section B Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following talk. 11. A. Ways to predict children's future. B. Invented friends in early childhood. C. Children with emotional difficulties. D. Potential problems with imaginary friends. 12. A. Most children have imaginary friends just for fun. B. Children who make up friends consider them to be real people. C. Most children who have imaginary friends are not mentally healthy. D. Children make up friends to deal with their communication problems. 13. A. They may be more childish. B. They may be more creative. C. They may be more emotional. D. They may be more easy-going. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14. A. The orbit of Uranus. B. The planets of the sun. C. The discovery of Neptune. D. The achievements of astronomers. 15. A. He made some calculations. B. He examined some part of the sky. C. He studied some astronomers' notebooks. D. He found some strange effects in a new orbit. 16. A. Johann Galle. B. Urbain Le Verrier. C. John Couch Adams. D. Galileo. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17. A. How the phrase “carbon footprint” came into being. B. Why it is important to protect the planet we live on. C. How individuals can reduce their impact on the environment. D. Why we should understand the concept of “carbon footprint” properly. 18. A. The reason why carbon dioxide has aroused our attention. B. The potential effect of human activities on the environment. C. The amount of greenhouse gases released in human activities. D. The awareness that we should be careful with our everyday actions. 19. A. Using more clean energy. B. Taking more public transport. C. Driving alone. D. Avoiding using electronics. 20. A. Landfills generate a harmful gas called methane. B. Eating too much meat is bad for our physical health. C. More meat has been provided than human beings really need. D. Animal agriculture releases a great amount of greenhouse gases. II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A (10%) Directions: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences. 1. The modern high-tech films provide impressive scenes far beyond ________ offered by the ordinary films. A. that B. what C. which D. those 2. It is generally accepted, especially among researchers examining how memory is formed, ________ information linked to existing knowledge is more easily retained, but exactly ________ the brain determines which connections are worth preserving remains unclear. A. what; that B. that; how C. whether; what D. that; why 3. ________ wants to take part in the field study must first read the safety instructions carefully, while ________ happens during the investigation should be recorded in as much detail as possible. A. Whoever; whatever B. No matter who; whatever C. Whoever; no matter what D. Anyone who; no matter what 4. The question raised repeatedly at the meeting, despite several attempts by the chairman to avoid discussing it directly, was not ________ the plan should be abandoned altogether, but ________ could be done to reduce the financial risks involved. A. that; that B. whether; what C. if; what D. whether; that 5. ________ you are given a form to fill out does not necessarily mean that you have to answer all the questions in it. A. That B. Why C. What D. Whether 6. ________ has been mentioned above，continued chairman after he took a sip of coffee，________ the project must be carried out before spring flood comes. A. As；that B. That；which C. This；which D. It；that 7. Despite their demanding schedules, the senior researchers were remarkably ________ with their time, regularly giving up entire weekends to guide inexperienced students without expecting payment or recognition in return. A. strict B. flexible C. careful D. generous 8. Although the city’s research institutes are spread across several districts, there is a particularly high ________ of them around the university, with more than half located within a single square kilometre. A. distribution B. concentration C. consumption D. expansion 9. The judges praised the speaker’s accurate pronunciation and warm, confident tone, but criticized her ________: she rushed through the key arguments without pauses, giving the audience little time to absorb them. A. tone B. delivery C. pronunciation D. accent 10. Rather than sending money that local clinics might struggle to spend during the transport shutdown, the charity arranged to ________ them with essential medicines drawn directly from its own emergency stocks. A. supply B. sponsor C. assign D. offer Section B (5%+10%) (A) Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. Social Media and Teenage Wellbeing: A Growing Concern A recent World Happiness Report has raised concerns about the relationship between social media and teenage mental health. The report, ____11____ was published in March 2026, draws on a three-year average of happiness assessments in more than 140 countries. It suggests heavy use of platforms such as Instagram and TikTok is contributing to a decline in well-being among young people and ____12____ in some countries, teenagers now report lower life satisfaction than any other age group. What makes the situation more worrying is that the negative effects appear ____13____ (feel) more strongly by girls than by boys. According to the report, girls who spend more than five hours a day on social media are more likely to report feelings of sadness and anxiety than those who use it less. By the time the report ____14____ (release), several countries had already introduced restrictions on young people's access to social media. Australia, for example, had passed a law ____15____ ban children under 16 from using such platforms. The report also notes that the problem is not social media itself but ____16____ it is used. Young people who use social media to keep in touch with friends may feel more connected, ____17____ those who spend hours comparing themselves with others often feel worse. Researchers say what is needed is not a complete rejection of technology but a healthier balance. They suggest that parents and schools ____18____ (help) teenagers develop digital skills so that they can use social media wisely. Some experts argue that the responsibility should not fall only ____19____ young people. They believe that social media companies must be made accountable for the content they promote. The report concludes that urgent action is needed. ____20____ these measures will work remains to be seen, but the conversation about young people's well-being is clearly far from over. (B) Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. How Pigeon Fanciers (饲养迷) Are Helping Scientists Understand Lung Disease The breeding and keeping of pigeons for racing or showing is practised worldwide, with particularly valuable European birds ____21____ attract buyers from as far away as China. Every January, thousands of fanciers travel to Blackpool ____22____ the biggest pigeon shows are staged. They come to admire birds with colorful feathers and meet other people who share their interest. Among them, however, is a group of researchers with a rather different purpose: they are there to study the health of the fanciers themselves. People who spend a lot of time around pigeons can develop a lung condition known as “pigeon lung”. It occurs when the immune system reacts to proteins found in bird droppings, feathers and the fine powder covering pigeons’ feathers. These substances can become part of the dust in a pigeon loft and, when ____23____(breathe) in repeatedly, may cause inflammation in the lungs. Most fanciers never develop the disease. Scientists, however, want to understand why some people become ill while ____24____ remain healthy, despite spending a similar amount of time around pigeons. Since 2019, researchers ____25____(work) closely with the pigeon-fancying community, asking participants about their health and exposure to pigeons and carrying out breathing tests. However, diagnosing pigeon lung remains challenging, ____26____ there is no single test that can confirm the condition. Doctors usually have to consider a person’s symptoms, exposure history, breathing tests, blood tests and lung scans together. This can sometimes lead to frustration among fanciers. Some have complained about ____27____(advise) to give up their birds before receiving a thorough investigation. Experiences like these can damage trust and may affect ____28____ people are willing to tell healthcare professionals that they keep pigeons or seek medical advice when symptoms appear. The findings may improve scientists’ understanding of other lung diseases caused by substances people breathe in at work, at home or during their hobbies. This could benefit people ____29____ the pigeon-fancying community, because similar immune reactions may occur in other conditions. What makes the project unusual is that fanciers are not simply research subjects. They have helped fund the study, ____30____ (encourage) others to participate and shared their experiences. By working alongside them, scientists can study a serious disease while respecting an activity that brings people friendship, purpose and enjoyment. Section C (5%+10%) (A) Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. Why Exercise Does Not Always Make Us Happier A. complicates B. counts C. drive D. enjoyment E. essential F. imposed G. initial H. instrumental I. sustain J. translate K. outweighed People often assume that exercise is automatically good for mental health. Move more, the familiar advice goes, and you will feel better. Yet recent research has begun to qualify this apparently simple formula. The psychological ____31____ behind exercise may matter almost as much as the exercise itself. Researchers distinguish between motives that are ____32____ and motives in which the activity itself is rewarding. People who exercise for a result beyond the activity may run to lose weight, improve a medical condition or satisfy an expectation ____33____ by family, peers or society. In each case, the value of exercise lies mainly in the result it is supposed to produce. Although a goal-directed motive can get people moving, it rarely ____34____ as a positive experience in the long run. This difference becomes important when the ____35____ enthusiasm fades. A person who exercises only to meet an external standard may find it difficult to ____36____ the habit once progress slows. The activity begins to feel like a test that must be passed rather than a practice that can be valued in its own right. By comparison, internal motivation is more closely connected with ____37____, a sense of competence and the feeling that one is acting by choice. The short-term discomfort of training can be ____38____ by these pleasant psychological experiences. They may also ____39____ into measurable improvements in mood and life satisfaction. Such benefits can extend to other areas of well-being, including better sleep, greater confidence and more satisfying social interactions. The point is not that every exercise session must be pleasant. Training can be tiring, repetitive and even uncomfortable. What matters is whether people retain a sense of agency while doing it. This finding also ____40____ the popular idea that exercise should be treated mainly as a tool for weight loss. When movement is valued only for its visible results, that narrow purpose may undermine a person’s relationship with physical activity. A more effective strategy is to adapt the routine to the individual’s interests, abilities and circumstances. Someone who dislikes crowded gyms may respond better to cycling, dancing or a regular walk with friends. (B) Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. How Can You Tell if a Photo Is AI-Generated? A. access B. contradict C. evaluate D. evolved E. exposed F. fake G. inspection H. lifelike I. process J. reproduce K. volume Every day, fake pictures are getting more realistic. Today, anyone can ___41___ a Web-based program and create artificial images without much effort. The good news is that humans have a natural instinct for sniffing them out, says Siwei Lyu, a professor of computer science and engineering. To catch a(n) ___42___, the first step is to slow down. We are surrounded by media all day, and use as little as 13 milliseconds to ___43___ any given image. That may be enough for one to become aware of what the subject of a photograph is, but not enough time to think about whether the photograph itself is real. An image surprises you when it appears to ___44___ what you know to be true, so don't ignore that instinct. AI programs are trained to create realistic images by looking at a huge ___45___ of real ones. What Lyu calls their “Achilles' heel” is that these programs only know what they've been given—and they don't know what details to pay attention to. This results in “artifacts”, or problems with the image that reveal themselves upon closer ___46___. If there is a person in an image, Lyu recommends looking at their hands and eyes. Current AI programs aren't good at producing ___47___ hands—they may have six fingers, or fingers that are all the same length or in strange poses. And why the eyes? Humans are really sensitive to minute (细微的) characteristics of the face. This ability is not learned, we ___48___ to be like that. This is how we tell friend from foe, and ___49___ the emotional state of those we meet. We need to make these assessments quickly to decide how to respond to them, or, if necessary, run away from danger. Light and shadows in general are tricky for AI to ___50___ especially if there's a window or reflective surface in the image as there may be light or shadow where there isn't supposed to be. Many artificial images also have an unnatural smoothness where there is supposed to be texture (纹理), and things that would normally be straight may be slightly curved. III. Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. (A) Just as Halloween gives us a holiday from the guilt we may feel eating candy, Valentine's Day gives us a holiday from the guilt we may feel eating chocolate. In the old days, chocolates were chosen based on whether the ___51___ liked milk or dark, plain or wrapped around nuts and fruits. When you took a bite, you purely enjoyed the ___52___ for what it was: a melding of texture and flavor on the tongue. But now, alas, we can't just enjoy chocolate. We have to pretend that it is healthy. We ___53___ labels for high cocoa content since we're told higher-cocoa chocolate is healthier — also more bitter. We ___54___ regard bitter dark chocolate as a health food. And we no longer have to ___55___ the calories we've just consumed, especially on Valentine's day. Chocolate may not be as nutritious as fresh vegetables, but we know the chocolate bar is almost as good a ___56___. Those who in the past might have hidden their chocolate bars under a box of cereal, can eat chocolate ___57___ and without shame. Who cares how many calories the chocolate bar has? It is a health food! And if one has even a hint of doubt as to chocolate's supposed benefits, a quick review of self-appointed experts will ___58___ your fears. Every ingredient in chocolate has been analyzed for its potential to improve memory or lift depression. Indeed, the claims are so strong that one might ___59___ those who don't care for this food. After scanning these so-called claims for chocolate, I had become ____60____ their lack of scientific justification for reaching for my stock of M&M's (my go-to chocolate for stress). And I had every reason to feel that way. An article reviews the ____61____ concerning the health benefits of chocolate. And the author shares that despite containing flavanols, substances which may ____62____ the health of our cardiovascular system, chocolate is not a health food. To make it ____63____ to the taste, sugar and fat are added to the cocoa. ____64____, it is not always clear that the health benefits of chocolate are due to the chocolate: the nuts, rather than the chocolate, were responsible for the beneficial effects. Shouldn't Valentine's chocolate symbolize affection rather than a vague medicinal care? Shouldn't we simply appreciate chocolate without ____65____ its contents? Fortunately, the unique quality of chocolate will probably override our concern over whether it is good for us. It is simply good. 51. A. donor B. sponsor C. recipient D. manufacturer 52. A. imagination B. emotion C. sensation D. impression 53. A. attach B. check C. design D. track 54. A. automatically B. temporarily C. reluctantly D. vaguely 55. A. announce B. burn C. ignore D. monitor 56. A. substitute B. treat C. reward D. solution 57. A. reluctantly B. slowly C. carefully D. openly 58. A. mask B. confirm C. remove D. soften 59. A. stand firm against B. feel pity for C. look hard on D. come clean with 60. A. surprised at B. curious about C. doubtful about D. stressed at 61. A. misuse B. overpraise C. outcome D. underestimate 62. A. impact on B. contribute to C. benefit from D. interfere with 63. A. agreeable B. distinct C. mild D. familiar 64. A. Otherwise B. However C. Moreover D. Therefore 65. A. informing B. upgrading C. preserving D. analyzing (B) As a movement, environmentalism has been pretty misanthropic (厌恶人类的). ___66___, we humans have done some destructive things to the ecosystems around us. In the 21st century, though, mainstream conservation is learning that humans can be a force for good. Foresters are turning to Indigenous burning practices to prevent wildfires. And the once endangered peregrine falcon now ___67___ in part thanks to nesting sites on skyscrapers and abundant urban prey: rats. For two decades, I've been writing about how humans aren't metaphysically different from any other species on Earth. Conservation can’t only be about fencing people out of protected areas. A lot of the time the real trick is not to ___68___ from “nature” but to get better at being part of it. Earlier projects, though well-intended, sometimes ___69___: many local residents, excluded from decision-making, felt little motivation to guard wildlife outside park borders. Modern conservation, ___70___, recognizes that local people who live closely with nature can become its most reliable guardians. Still, I recognize that living in harmony with nature sounds like a(n) ___71___ idea. I therefore participated in a meeting in Oxford, UK, that sought to build more precise tools to assess ___72___ relationships. Scientists have invented lots of measurements of environmental destruction, from parts per million of carbon dioxide to extinction rates to “planetary boundaries”. These have their uses, but they engage people mostly through ___73___. Why not invent metrics, we thought, that would engage people’s hopes and dreams? Eventually the 20 or so scientists who met in Oxford settled on three basic questions. First, is nature thriving and ___74___ to people? We wanted to know if humans could engage with the world around them. Second, is nature being used with ___75___? We wanted to know if human use of natural resources stays within ecological limits. And third, is nature ___76___? We wanted to know whether natural systems are kept from permanent damage. Again, not easy to assess. But if we could roughly measure each of these three things, the numbers could combine into an overall score for the quality of a human-nature connection. Pedro Conceição, lead author of the Human Development Report, tells me that he wants the new index to ___77___ how countries see their environmental programs. This Nature Relationship Index (NRI), he says, will be critical for “challenging this idea that humans are born ___78___ of nature and that nature is innocent.” Narratives around constraints, limits, and boundaries are ___79___ instead of energizing, he says. So the NRI isn’t about how badly we are failing. Instead, it set a vision and speaks to ___80___ for a green, abundant world. As we do better, the number goes up — and there is no limit. 66. A. Predictably B. Admittedly C. Naturally D. Curiously 67. A. thrives B. evolves C. migrates D. hunts 68. A. retire B. stem C. escape D. withdraw 69. A. worked B. backfired C. spread D. survived 70. A. by contrast B. in addition C. for example D. even so 71. A. dominant B. ridiculous C. empty D. basic 72. A. cause-effect B. interpersonal C. human-nature D. interspecies 73. A. tradition B. anxiety C. behaviour D. principle 74. A. interesting B. damaging C. valuable D. accessible 75. A. care B. empathy C. gratitude D. patience 76. A. strengthened B. restored C. safeguarded D. accompanied 77. A. predict B. emphasize C. reveal D. shift 78. A. consumers B. destroyers C. owners D. interpreters 79. A. stabilizing B. transforming C. polarizing D. simplifying 80. A. samples B. observations C. standards D. expectations Section B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) As a sixth-grade teacher, I often find that my spring parent-teacher conferences begin with the same answer to my first question: “So: how does Kevin think things are going this term?” I will ask. “We don’t know,” Kevin’s parents will say. “He never talks to us anymore!” Anyone who interacts with middle school students on a regular basis knows the familiar answer to the question “How was your day?” is usually some combination of “Fine!” and “Whatever!” As these young men and women experiment with their desire for independence, they often create distance between themselves and their families — sometimes a crack, sometimes a chasm (鸿沟). The weekend after my conferences ended, I puzzled over the ways in which I, an English teacher, could try to bridge this communication gap through a writing assignment. I realized that one of the benefits of conversations with our family members is that they allow us access to stories about our past. I later came to realize that the only way to pass on meaningful pieces of family history was through conversations—the same conversations that my students’ parents said were lacking in their lives. A few weeks after our conferences, I introduced a new poetry assignment: the “family history” poem. The following week, the final versions of the poems began to roll in. I had no idea what to expect although I had heard from several parents that the assignment had led to lively discussions and the sharing of stories that ranged from humorous to tragic. I was not prepared for the sheer power of the poetry I was about to read. All of the family history poems were astonishing. Not only was each student able to explore a meaningful part of his or her family’s past, but each poem also reflected his or her distinctive voice. Furthermore, each of their poems demonstrated a deep level of meaning and understanding that went beyond the story itself. I plan to make a few adjustments before using the assignment again this spring. This time around I am going to allow students more time to listen to and digest their family stories before sitting down to write. I am also going to introduce several more literary devices so that the students will have more tools in their writers’ toolkits when they sit down to write their poems. It is my hope that this assignment gives my students a deeper, more meaningful appreciation of the art of poetry while it illuminates the ways in which their families — and their families’ stories — can help them become the confident, capable, and connected young men and women they are striving to be. 81. Why did the teacher assign the “family history” poem? A. To encourage students to explore and write about their family history. B. To narrow the communication gap between students and their families. C. To replace the usual poetry unit with a more creative and meaningful task. D. To provide students with an opportunity to practice using literary devices. 82. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about the students’ poems? A. Each poem combined both humorous and tragic elements. B. The poems showed a wide range of styles but lacked emotional depth. C. Each poem revealed the student’s unique voice and deep understanding. D. The teacher was impressed mostly because of the lively family discussions before the poems. 83. What changes does the teacher intend to make before using the assignment again? A. Reduce the number of literary devices to simplify the task. B. Shorten the listening time and focus more on poetic forms. C. Ask parents to record their stories first and then let students write. D. Allow more time for digesting stories and teach more literary devices. 84. What is the most appropriate title for the passage? A. The Art of Writing Poetry. B. Understanding Family Values C. Appreciating Ties Through Poems D. Self-Worth and Identity in Literature (B) Lucy Cavendish College, one of the established colleges of the University of Cambridge, was founded in 1965 as the University’s first college for women. In September 2021, the college became the University’s first college fully mixed, admitting students of all genders for the first time in its 56-year history. The college has long been recognized for its commitment to supporting non-traditional students — including mature students, those with caring responsibilities, and first-generation university attendees — who may face unique challenges in balancing academic life with personal commitments. The attached two posters reflect the college’s philosophy that help should be accessible, clearly communicated, and tailored to the diverse needs of its student body. One provides a comprehensive overview of the college’s support network, mapping out which department handles which type of issue. The other zooms in on one specific area — well-being and mental health — offering detailed contact information and booking procedures for students who may need this particular form of support. 85. What is the primary purpose of these two posters? A. To advertise university courses to prospective high school students. B. To introduce the history of Lucy Cavendish College to the general public. C. To guide current students on how to access academic and welfare support services. D. To inform school staff about their teaching responsibilities and office locations. 86. Jason is struggling with a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD), which is affecting his coursework. How can he get academic and medical support? A. Visit the “Praelector” for graduation letters and the “Librarians” for study skills. B. Contact the “Student Office” for exam arrangements and the “Nurse” for the diagnosis. C. Submit a ticket to “College Defts” for IT issues and email the “Senior Tutor” for counseling. D. Approach the “Director of Studies” for academic queries and the “Welfare Team” for health support. 87. Which of the following statements is TRUE about Lucy Cavendish College? A. It became mixed after roughly a century of being a women’s college. B. It satisfies students’ varying needs through multiple support channels. C. It can easily recognize non-traditional students with caring responsibilities. D. It was originally founded to support first-generation university attendees solely. (C) In 2009 Daphna Joel, a neuroscientist at Tel Aviv University, decided to teach a course on the psychology of gender. She had long been interested in questions of gender, but as a scientist, her research had been mostly on the causes of certain abnormal behaviors. To prepare for the class, Joel spent a year reviewing much of the extensive and polarized literature on gender differences in the brain. The hundreds of papers covered everything from variations in the size of specific structures in rats to the possible roots of male aggression and female empathy in humans. At the beginning, Joel shared a popularly held assumption: sex differences would produce two different forms of brains — one female, the other male. As she continued reading, Joel came across a paper against that idea. The study, published in 2001 by Tracey Shors and her colleagues at Rutgers University, concerned a detail of the rat brain: tiny protrusions (突出物) on brain cells, called dendritic spines, that regulate transmissions of electrical signals. The researchers showed that when estrogen (雌激素) levels were elevated, female rats had more dendritic spines than males did. Shors also found that when male and female rats were subjected to the stressful event of having their tails shocked, their brains responded in opposite ways: males grew more spines; females ended up with fewer. From this unexpected finding, Joel developed a hypothesis about sex differences in the brain that has stirred up debates in a field already steeped in it. Instead of thinking brain areas differ between females and males, she suggested that we should consider our brain as a “mosaic”, arranged from a collection of variable, sometimes changeable, male and female features. That variability itself and the behavioral overlap between the sexes — aggressive females and empathetic males and even men and women who display both characteristics — suggest that brains cannot be divided into one of two distinct categories. That human brain is neither male nor female, Joel says. With her colleagues at Tel Aviv, the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig, Germany, and the University of Zurich, Joel tested her idea by analyzing MRI brain scans of more than 1,400 brains and demonstrated that most of them did indeed contain both male and female characteristics. “We all belong to a single, very similar population,” she says. When Joel’s work was published in 2015 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA, like-minded scientists considered it as a breakthrough. “The result is a major challenge to the long-held misconceptions,” wrote Gina Rippon, a professor at Aston University in England. “My hope is it will be a game-changer for the 21st century.” 88. Which of the following did Daphna Joel most probably agree with at the beginning? A. Female brains were different from male brains. B. The human brain shared something with the rats. C. Rats shouldn’t be used for the purpose of research. D. There wasn’t enough literature on gender differences. 89. What can be inferred from Tracey Shors’ research findings? A. Rats’ brains responded to stress in an expected way. B. Dendritic spines in the brain helped regulate estrogen levels. C. Electrical signals contribute to the growth of dendritic spines. D. Male rats didn’t always grow more dendritic spines than female ones. 90. What does Joel believe concerning the human brain? A. There are more than two distinct categories of brains B. People have either female characteristics or male ones. C. One’s brain doesn’t always stay the same all through his life. D. It is necessary to explore the difference between male and female brains. 91. Which of the following is the best title of the passage? A. Is there a “female” brain? B. Is the brain worth studying? C. Is the human brain complicated? D. Is that a challenge to the human brain? Section C Directions: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. Tourists add tech trips to itineraries (行程单) Drones, humanoid robots and brain-computer interfaces are now increasingly featured in foreign visitors’ travel plans in China. Instead of merely visiting ancient scenic spots, more overseas tourists are eager to experience China’s modern technological achievements. US travel influencers Kara and Nate filmed a detailed video showcasing drone deliveries, robot-themed dining and self-driving vehicles during their cross-country trip from Shanghai to Beijing. ____92____. It serves as a typical example of a booming social-media trend: advanced daily-life technology has gradually become a new tourist attraction in China. Foreign travelers nowadays prefer diverse travel experiences, pairing visits to traditional cultural landmarks with brand-new experiences of robotaxis, smart shops and various automated services. ____93____. Technology-themed tours used to be professional activities that only appealed to industry experts and business groups. However, they have gained huge popularity among ordinary independent tourists, families and young students in recent years. Different from traditional tech visits that only focus on single tech museums, this emerging tourism model highlights digital technologies deeply integrated into people’s daily routines. A typical vivid example can be found in Hangzhou, a pioneer in China’s digital development. Local overseas travel itineraries perfectly combine the time-honored Liangzhu archaeological site, where advanced digital technology vividly interprets ancient civilization, with modern AI towns and intelligent robotics parks. ____94____. To attract more international visitors, China has widened visa-free entry for citizens of dozens of countries. Official tourism data shows foreign arrivals have hit a record high, with visa-free visits rising sharply year-on-year. ____95____. As an industry expert points out, many countries are committed to developing tech tourism, but China’s unique strength lies in the fact that high-tech innovations have stepped out of professional labs and smoothly entered ordinary people’s everyday life. A. The online video won huge popularity and brought China’s futuristic tech experiences to global audiences. B. This favorable entry policy creates precious opportunities for the booming tech-tour business. C. Put another way, cutting-edge technology has joined traditional sights to shape China’s new tourism image. D. Tourists there get hands-on chances to try AI creation, brain-computer equipment and smart urban systems. E. Better visa policies alone guarantee steady growth in the number of foreign tech-tour lovers. F. The improved accessibility facilitates a growing overseas curiosity about innovative practices embedded (嵌入) within local daily life. IV. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 96. 睡眠不足的人容易感到疲惫、情绪低落。(whoever) (汉译英) ________________________________________________________________ 97. 这首曲子之所以感人至深，是因为它让人们心怀希望。(overflow) (汉译英) ________________________________________________________________ 98. 面对全球环境挑战，各国达成一致：我们不应该袖手旁观，而应该积极做出改变。(initiative) (汉译英) ________________________________________________________________ 99. 昔日蚊虫滋生、疾病肆虐的荒岛被改造成水清沙白的度假胜地，这让我惊讶不已。(transform) (汉译英) ________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $