南京市、盐城市 2025-2026学年度第一学期期末
参考答案
第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分30分）
1-5 BABBC 6-10 ACBCA 11-15 BCABC 16-20 ABCAA
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分 50 分)
第一节 (共 15 小题;每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分)
21-23 ABA 24-27 BDDB 28-31 DACA 32-35 CDBC
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分125,分)
36-40 ADFBG
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
41-45 DBAAB 46-50 CDACC 51-55ABDCB
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15 分)
56.sweeping 57.had fallen 58.a 59.caused 60.where
61.but 62.preservation 63.in 64.dynasties 65.breathes
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分)
第一节（满分15分)
Dear Alex,
I'm writing to share with you the “Art Comes to Campus” activity at our school last week. It was organized by the city art museum to bring art closer to the students.
I was really impressed by the remarkable paintings and intricate sculptures, which provided a chance for me to appreciate the artistic techniques behind these works. What excited me most was that I even tried my hand at some simple sketching!
The activity not only refined my taste in art, but inspired me to look at the world through an artist’s eyes. I’d love to hear if you have participated in similar events at your school. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分 25 分)
Ella noticed tears were rolling down the young man’s cheeks. Suddenly, it clicked —this must be Theo, Tom’s youngest grandson. Handing him some tissues, Ella asked gently, “You’re Theo aren’t you ” The man nodded, his voice trembling as he choked out, “Grandpa always talked about you, Ella. He reminded me that I must be here today, or he would fail a trusted friend.” Memories of Tom’s ancient mechanical watch and their casual chats flashed back until cheers for a home goal interrupted Ella’s mind.
Ella broke off a square of chocolate as usual and handed it to Theo. “For that home goal.” Ella smiled with her teary eyes, “It’s what we have been doing for those years.” They both took a bite, the sweet chocolate melting in their mouths. Theo, looked around at the cheering crowd, and for the first time, he understood the joy and sense of community that football had brought his grandpa. As the match went on, they chatted like old friends, keeping Tom’s memory alive in the fan zone.
这份试题整体难度中等偏上，既考查了扎实的语言基础，也注重在真实语境中理解和运用语言的能力。下面为详细解析各部分的重难点和解题思路。
第二部分：阅读 四篇阅读体裁各异，考查重点不同。
A篇：应用文（志愿者招聘）
解题重点：快速定位信息。题目答案直接对应文章中的小标题和具体条款，例如，Wayfinding 服务两小时但按四小时记录时长，Patient Transport 能接触到医院所有区域等。
B篇：说明文（中药抗癌研究）
核心思路：跟踪研究历程（从想法到临床试验）并抓住人物观点。Yung-Chi Cheng 团队的坚持、YIV-906的研发过程和初步效果是主要信息点。解题时需区分事实细节与人物态度。
C篇：议论文（媒介素养教育）
关键难点：理解作者论点。作者批评当前对技术和社交媒体的恐慌（“鸵鸟政策”），论证媒介素养作为核心技能的必要性，而非简单限制使用。理解这一批判性观点是解题基础。
D篇：说明文（决策疲劳）
考查重点：概念理解与例证关系。需理解“决策疲劳”的定义、成因（心智资源有限），并能将法官判案、名人简化日常决策等例子与概念核心联系起来。
详解
第二部分：阅读 第一节
A篇 (志愿者招聘)
21题答案：A. To teach AI basics.
解析：文章开篇明义，指出初学者AI课程的目的是帮助你理解AI是什么以及如何开始使用它。选项B（指导学术研究）和C（培训IT专家）都拔高了课程目标；选项D（解决技术问题）则过于具体和深入。错误选项的坑在于偏离了文章对课程“入门”性质的定位。
22题答案：B. Practical AI usage in reality.
解析：文章“理想课程的准则”中明确提到“提供展示AI如何被使用的实例和用例”。选项A（专家直播）、C（免费远程学习）和D（技术术语的清晰定义）在文中均未提及。错误选项的坑属于无中生有或过度推断。
23题答案：A. Elements of AI.
解析：题目要求找到适合喜欢基础知识且时间灵活的学习者。根据表格，“Elements of AI”特点是“Best For... the basics without math”（适合想了解基础、无需数学），且Duration为“15-30 hours (self-paced)”（自定进度），完全符合。其他课程时长较短或结构更紧凑。错误选项的坑在于未能将表格中的多个特征（Best For, Duration）进行精准匹配。
B篇 (LitBox 自动售书机)
24题答案：B. It promotes local literary works.
解析：文章第二段明确指出，对于Woods来说，LitBox是一个“passion project”，旨在“make local literature more available”。选项A（具有商业潜力）并非其初衷；C（帮助本地文学获奖）和D（取代传统书店）文中未提及。错误选项的坑在于忽略了文章直接引用的主人公的动机描述。
25题答案：D. Small presses have big impacts.
解析：第三段提到，LitBox挑战了以大型出版商为中心的行业，Woods认为质量并不总是与大众市场标准匹配，并且销售数据支持了她的观点——小型出版社的书籍销量几乎与大型出版社相当。这说明了小出版社的影响力。选项A（读者避开大出版商）过于绝对；B（市场标准定义读者群）与文章观点相悖；C（艺术资金青睐本地文学）未提及。错误选项的坑在于未能理解文中具体信息所支持的抽象观点。
26题答案：D. It receives public recognition.
解析：第四段提到市场经理Danielle Fisher注意到路人被售书机吸引，并认为LitBox融入了社区氛围，展示了本地作者是很特别的一点。这反映了公众（社区）的认可。选项A（反映社区服务）和B（吸引商业投资）过度推断；C（特色是全国作者）与“all by D.C.-area writers”矛盾。错误选项的坑在于根据细节进行合理推断时偏离了文章支持的范围。
27题答案：B. Extend its distribution.
解析：最后一段明确说Woods“is now working to expand it across D.C., especially in neighborhoods without access to small-press books”。选项A（与更多出版商合作）、C（为更多作者筹集资金）、D（多样化图书选择）均未在未来的计划中提及。错误选项的坑在于同义转换，将“expand”理解为“extend its distribution”。
C篇 (澳大利亚热带雨林碳汇转碳源)
28题答案：D. The change in carbon balance.
解析：研究的核心发现是这片雨林从吸收碳（碳汇）转变为释放碳（碳源）。选项A（木质生物量的构成）是研究手段；B（对气候变化的影响）是潜在后果，非研究焦点；C（碳浓度水平）不准确，研究的是碳通量的变化。错误选项的坑在于未能抓住全文围绕的核心科学发现。
29题答案：A. Rising tree death rates.
解析：第三段明确指出，这种转变表明树木死亡的速度比几十年前更快。选项B（稳定的天气模式）和C（适度的热带降雨）与文章提到的干燥空气、缺水等导致树木死亡的原因相反；D（瞬间的生态系统崩溃）程度过重，文章说的是“可能反映了生态系统衰退”。错误选项的坑在于混淆了原因和结果，或忽略了导致变化的具体机制。
30题答案：C. Similar example.
解析：“analog”在此处的意思是“类似物”或“相似的情况”。Carle教授说澳大利亚的湿热带雨林气候更温暖干燥，因此可能作为世界其他地区热带森林未来将经历情况的“参照”。选项A（不同的模式）、B（可持续的系统）、D（历史背景）均不符合语境。错误选项的坑在于考查根据上下文猜测词义的能力。
31题答案：A. They provide insights into the truth.
解析：Raphael Trouve 评价这类长期数据集可以帮助追踪气候和环境变化，“It allows us to put the theory up against reality and better understand...”，即让理论对照现实，增进理解。选项B（提供解决方案）、C（与流行信念一致）、D（独立于历史数据）均不是他的观点。错误选项的坑在于准确理解引言的核心含义。
D篇 (不融化的果冻冰)
32题答案：C. Repeated use.
解析：文章第二段明确提到果冻冰可以“be reused by simply washing and refreezing”，并指出这是普通冰无法提供的优势。选项A（固定形状）是果冻冰的特性，但传统冰也能固定形状（冰块）；B（节约用水）文中未提；D（制冷效率）文中说果冻冰是普通冰的80%，并非优势。错误选项的坑在于将“特性”误认为“优势”，或未能识别文章明确指出的核心优势。
33题答案：D. It lowers environmental impacts.
解析：第三段提到研发初衷是解决融水传播细菌的安全问题；第四段指出果冻冰可生物降解，不贡献微塑料污染，甚至能促进植物生长。这些都指向其环保优势。选项A（延长番茄生长周期）歪曲了“促进生长”的意思；B（采用无菌材料）过于绝对，文章只说材料是“food-safe”；C（缩短冷冻时间）未提及。错误选项的坑在于需要综合不同段落的信息来概括隐含的主旨。
34题答案：B. Jelly ice needs further development.
解析：最后一段首句虽然提到技术已获许可，但紧接着用“not yet available for public purchase”转折，并指出仍需市场分析、产品设计和大规模生产测试。选项A（官方审批正在进行）不准确，许可是已经完成的；C（传统冰将很快消失）和D（其他天然聚合物将上市）都是过度推断。错误选项的坑在于忽略转折词（but）后的关键信息。
35题答案：C. A Cooling Material That Doesn’t Melt.
解析：这个标题准确概括了文章的核心对象（果冻冰）及其最引人注目的特性（不融化）。选项A（一种控制细菌的游戏规则改变者）只涉及部分应用场景；B（一种我们可以订购的冷却替代品）与文章结尾说尚未上市矛盾；D（一种减少生物污染的快速修复方法）不能全面概括文章。错误选项的坑在于标题未能准确、全面地概括文章核心内容。
第二节
本文是一篇关于过度解释（overexplaining） 现象的心理学短文，主要分析了过度解释的表现、成因、影响以及克服方法。
36 A 【承上启下，定义判断】 空前是一个问句，描述了一种具体行为（需要长篇大论解释想法）。空后是对这种行为特征的概括（解释得比必要和有用的程度更详细）。选项A "In this case you are overexplaining." 完美地承接了上文的提问，并对所述行为给出了定义性的判断（“在这种情况下，你就是在过度解释”），从而自然地引出了下文对“overexplaining”的进一步讨论。
37 D 【段落主题句，总领下文】 此空位于段落开头，需要是一个能概括本段核心的主题句。本段后文分别从提问者（感到困惑）和回答者（担心信息不够）两个角度阐述了过度解释的影响。选项D "Overexplaining upsets both ends of the conversation."（过度解释会让对话的双方都感到不快）准确地概括了这一双向影响，与下文构成“总-分”关系。
38 F 【逻辑顺承，解释原因】 空前解释了过度解释可能源于童年时期感觉不被倾听。选项F "Maybe they even got punished without a chance to explain."（也许他们甚至在没有机会解释的情况下就受到了惩罚）是对前文“不被倾听”这一抽象感受的具体化举例和深化，解释了这种恐惧（害怕被惩罚）的来源，使论述更具说服力。上下文是解释说明的逻辑关系。
39 B 【语义转折，递进解决】 空前提到“克制多说一点的冲动需要时间”。选项B "But it gets easier with more practice."（但通过更多练习，它会变得更容易）通过转折词 "But" 引出了积极、有希望的一面，从承认困难转向提供解决方案和信心鼓励，构成了语义上的转折和递进关系。
40 G 【解释动机，因果关系】 空处在讨论为什么在拒绝别人时难以不详细解释。选项G "By overexplaining, you intend to save the other person's feelings."（通过过度解释，你是想照顾对方的感受）揭示了行为背后的心理动机。这与后文“过度解释更多是为了减轻你的内疚感”在逻辑上并列，共同解释了原因，形成了因果关系。
干扰项分析
C. You feel sorry for what you have explained.（你为你所解释的内容感到抱歉）：虽然提到了“抱歉”（sorry），但文章讨论的核心是过度解释的成因、影响和克服方法，而非事后的悔恨。此选项与文章主题关联度不强。
E. They were worried about the environment they grew up in.（他们担心他们成长的环境）：这个选项表述过于宽泛和模糊，未能像F选项那样具体、直接地与前文“不被倾听”和后续“害怕被惩罚”建立紧密的逻辑联系。
第三部分 语言运用
第一节 完形填空
本文讲述了一个关于后院老树的故事，通过父亲从决定砍树到最终改变主意的情感变化，探讨了实用主义与情感记忆、人与自然和谐共处的主题。下面是各题的详细解析，我特别为你标注了每道题的考查重点和解题思路。
41.D. blocking树枝伸展得很宽，自然会遮挡 (blocking) 大部分阳光。A (吸收)、B (反射)、C (泄漏) 都不符合“树枝”与“阳光”之间的逻辑关系。考查重点:动词辨析与语境逻辑
42.B. messy秋天落叶满地，让院子变得凌乱 (messy)。这是决定砍树的直接原因。A (繁忙)、C (热闹)、D (荒芜) 均不符合“落叶满地”带来的直观感受。形容词辨析与因果逻辑
43.A. healthy工人的反问 “Are you sure ” 暗示他认为砍树可惜，从而推断这棵树是健康 (healthy) 的。如果是B (枯死) 或C (丑陋) 的树，工人不会有此疑问。考查重点:文推理
44.A. began根据故事发展，这是在工作开始之前 (before the work began)，女儿才来得及提问。考查重点: 动词辨析与叙事时序
45.B. quiet女儿得知要砍树后变得安静 (quiet)，表现出她的失落和难过，为下文她的话做铺垫。A (兴奋)、C (感兴趣)、D (疲惫) 都与悲伤的情绪相悖。形容词辨析与情感线索
46.C. choice 父亲认为自己做了个实用 (practical) 的选择 (choice)。A (规则)、B (交易)、D (假设) 均不符合“做出决定”的语境。考查重点: 名词辨析与固定搭配
47.D. marks树干上的小痕迹 (marks)，即后面的“lines showing how much it had grown”（显示其生长岁月的线条）。A (虫子)、B (鸟巢)、C (树枝) 都不指代“生长纹路”。考查重点: 名词辨析与指代关系
48.A. remembered站在树下，父亲回忆起 (remembered) 女儿小时候的场景。B (想象)、C (庆祝)、D (承认) 都不符合“回忆过去”的语境。考查重点: 动词辨析与叙事逻辑
49.C. shade在炎热的夏日午后，自然是坐在树的树荫 (shade) 下。A (帐篷)、B (树干)、D (森林) 都不够准确。考查重点: 名词辨析与生活常识
50.C. hesitated在工人到来、即将动手的最后一刻，父亲犹豫 (hesitated) 了，故请求“等一等”。A (晕倒)、B (确认)、D (抱怨) 都无法引出下文的转折。考查重点: 动词辨析与情节转折
51.A. cut down最终，他们没有 (never did) 砍倒 (cut down) 那棵树。B (卖掉)、C (带回)、D (爬上) 均与文章主线“砍树”无关。考查重点: 动词短语辨析与文章主旨
52.B. light 只修剪部分树枝后，花园得到的光照 (light) 自然比预想的要少一点 (a little less)。这与前文“想要更多光照”呼应。考查重点: 名词辨析与内容呼应
53.D. balance修剪而非砍伐，既满足了部分光照需求，又保留了鸟儿的家园和父亲的回忆，一种新的平衡 (balance) 感随之而来。A (神秘)、B (距离)、C (人性) 均不贴合。考查重点: 名词辨析与主题升华
54.C. gather 现在，父亲和女儿一起清扫/收集 (gather) 落叶，这成了一种有意义的互动，而非麻烦。A (躲藏)、B (观察)、D (储存) 不符合“处理落叶”的场景。考查重点: 动词辨析与情感变化
55.B. meaningful 文章最后点题：有时，保留 (keeping something) 比清除 (clearing it away) 更具意义 (meaningful)。A (优雅)、C (有创意)、D (方便) 都未能触及“情感价值”这一核心。考查重点: 形容词辨析与文章主旨
第二节 语法填空
本文生动地介绍了西安城墙如何利用现代科技进行保护并融入现代生活。我将为你详细解析每道题的考点和解题思路。
56 .sweeping 这里需要形容词修饰名词短语“restoration campaign”（修复工程）。“sweep”的形容词形式是“sweeping”，意为“范围广泛的”、“彻底的”，准确描述了这次修复工程的规模和力度。
57 .had fallen 考查过去完成时。句中有明确的时间状语“By the early 1980s”（到20世纪80年代初为止），表示这个动作（fall into disrepair，失修）发生在“过去的过去”。主句动作“undertook”（着手进行）是过去时，因此“fall”这个更早发生的动作需用过去完成时（had + 过去分词）。
58 .a 考查不定冠词。名词“foundation”（基础）是可数名词单数，且在这里是首次提及，发音以辅音因素开头，因此需要用不定冠词“a”。
59 .caused 考查过去分词作后置定语。动词“cause”与所修饰的名词“damage”（损坏）构成被动关系，意思是“由……引起的损坏”。因此需要用过去分词“caused”引导短语作后置定语，相当于定语从句 which is caused by... 的简化。60 .where考查定语从句关系词。先行词是“a center”（中心），在定语从句中作地点状语，意为“在中心里，AI进行分析……”，因此需要用关系副词“where”来引导定语从句。
61 .but考查固定搭配。“not just... but... as well” 是“not only... but also...”的变体，意为“不仅……而且……”，表示递进关系。此处强调这些发现兼具两方面的作用。
62 .preservation 考查词性转换（动词→名词）。介词“in”后面需要接名词或动名词作宾语。物主代词“its”后也通常接名词。因此需要将动词“preserve”变为其名词形式“preservation”（保护）。
63 .in 考查固定介词搭配。表示“穿着”某种服装，固定用介词“in”，短语为“be dressed in”。
64 .dynasties 考查名词单复数。根据定语从句“that once ruled”可知，曾在此统治的王朝不止一个，西安是十三朝古都。因此需要用可数名词“dynasty”的复数形式“dynasties”。
65 .breathes 考查一般现在时和主谓一致。文章最后一段是在描述一个永恒的、当下的状态（传统与科技结合，过去在现代生活中呼吸）。主语“the past”是单数第三人称。
听力录音文稿
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现在是听力试音时间。 试音对话
M: Hello International Friends Club, can I help you
W: Hello, I read about your club in the paper today, and I thought I’d phone to find out a bit more.
M: Yes, certainly. Well, we’re a sort of social club for people from different countries. It’s quite a new club. We have about 50 members at the moment, but we’re growing all the time.
W: That sounds interesting.
试音到此结束，听力考试正式开始。请看听力部分第一节。
第一节
听下面5段录音，每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。
Text 1
M: Hi, Lisa. Are you free to help with the school open day tomorrow afternoon
W: I’d like to, but I’ll be driving my cousin to the airport.
Text 2
W: Excuse me, I’d like to find a spot where I can sit down and finish some work quietly.
M: OK, madam. There’s a quiet seating area near the information desk.
Text 3
W: My doctor says I need to drink more water, but I prefer sugary juice.
M: Yeah, but water would be much better for you.
W: OK, I’m going to give it a shot!
Text 4
W: How’s your car mechanics class going, Jake
M: I dropped it.
W: Really Then you must be taking the cookery class
M: No, I got a new camera for my last birthday, so I’ve decided to learn how to use it properly.
Text 5
W: What made you decide to become a civil engineer
M: I always wanted to do something practical, and civil engineers just hit the spot!
W: Why do you want to work with our company
M: Um, your company is well known and, hopefully, I have opportunities to develop my skills.
第一节到此结束。
第二节
听下面5段录音，每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟。听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。
Text 6
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
W: Have you heard that the contract has been canceled
M: Yes. You must be really annoyed after all the work you put into it!
W: Yes, I was. The client was really positive about it, but they were in some financial difficulty.
M: It was a huge contract, wasn’t it What are you going to do now
W: Well, we’ve just had a big order from another client, so that’s taken the pressure off!
Text 7
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
W: You’ll never believe what happened in chemistry class today.
M: Let me guess: you mixed the wrong liquids and caused a big fire
W: No, exactly! John said something to me, so I turned around and—you knocked the test tubes over
M: Just let me finish. I didn’t hear what the teacher said, and I added the powder to the wrong liquid. Within seconds the mixture started smoking a little, but our teacher jumped in quickly and reminded us to follow the steps!
Text 8
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
W: So, what do you got for today’s TV show, Thomas
M: Recycling! I’m not talking about everyday recycling, but up-cycling. Up-cycling is recycling on a small, individual level—giving new life to old, unwanted items. It has become popular in recent years. So today I’m going to experiment with some of the most common techniques.
W: What kind of things can be up-cycled
M: Almost anything! Whatever your item, I guarantee you’ll leave the show today with the skills needed to make amazing things for your home.
W: OK, Thomas, let’s take a quick break for some commercials from our sponsors and we’ll be right back.
Text 9
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
M: I’ve been thinking a lot about our living situation lately, especially with the kids needing more personal space.
W: I’ve noticed that, too. And working from home has made it even harder to find a quiet corner.
M: I looked at some listings online last night. There are a few bigger houses still within our budget.
W: That sounds promising—but I worry about the longer travel time if we move farther from the city center.
M: Most of the places I saw are close to public transport.
W: What about our kids’ new schools
M: I looked into that as well. The nearby schools actually have newer facilities and smaller class sizes.
W: That’s amazing! But moving means a lot of extra work and unexpected costs.
M: True, but staying here may limit the kids’ growth.
W: Maybe we should visit a few places in person first.
M: I agree.
Text 10
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
W: Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for coming to the Riverside Community Sports Centre. Before you start using the facilities, I’d like to go over a few important updates and services we now provide.
To begin with, we have introduced a new entry system: instead of showing a paper card, members can now scan a code on their phones at the gate. This change is meant to save time, especially during busy hours.
In addition, the center has added several indoor spaces for different needs. If you prefer calm exercise, there is a stretching room on the second floor. For group activities, the large hall near the entrance is available throughout the day. Free internet access is provided in all areas.
Finally, we now offer weekly guided fitness sessions led by trained coaches. These sessions focus on basic rank, balance and flexibility, and are suitable for beginners as well as old members.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask our staff. We hope you enjoy your time here.
第二节到此结束。现在你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。听力部分到此结束。南京市、盐城市 2025-2026学年度第一学期期末调研测试
高 三 英 语
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分 30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案 转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题; 每小题15分，满分75分)
听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音放两遍。
1.What will Lisa do tomorrow afternoon
A. Help with the school open day.
B. Take her cousin to the airport.
C. Pick her cousin up at the airport.
2. What is the woman looking for
A. A quiet place to work. B. An inquiry desk for help. C. A leaflet for information
3. What does the woman decide to do
A. See a doctor. B. Drink more water. C. Choose low-sugar juice.
4. Which class is Jake taking now
A. The cookery class. B. The photography class. C. The car mechanics class.
5. What is the most probable relationship between the speakers
A. Colleagues. B. Employer and employee. C. Interviewer and interviewee.
第二节(共15 小题;每小题1.5 分，满分 22.5 分)
听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟: 听完后，每小题都有5秒 钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。
听第 6 段录音，回答第 6、7题。
6. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A failed contract. B. A troublesome client. C.A financial problem.
7. How does the woman feel now
A. Annoyed. B. Disappointed. C. Relieved.
听第 7 段录音，回答第 8、9 题。
8. Why did the girl turn around in chemistry class
A. To ask her teacher for help.
B. To respond to her classmate.
C. To observe the experiment clearly.
9. What happened during the experiment
A. A fire suddenly broke out.
B. The test tubes were knocked over.
C. Some smoke came out due to a mistake.
听第 8段录音，回答第 10至 12 题。
10. What will Thomas mainly discuss on the show
A. How to upcycle unwanted items.
B. How to find recyclable materials.
C. How to conduct everyday recycling.
11. What does Thomas say about upcycling
A. It needs specific materials.
B. It has become a recent trend.
C. It requires complex techniques.
12. What will be shown next
A. A sponsor’s talk. B. Some upcycling activities. C. A few advertisements.
听第9段录音，回答第13至16题。
13. What problem does the family face
A. The family lacks enough space.
B. They have a tight housing budget.
C. They have no place to work from home.
14. Why does the woman hesitate about moving
A. She would lose her personal space.
B. She worries about travel time to work
C. She dislikes unfamiliar neighborhoods.
15. What does the man say about nearby schools
A. They have big class sizes.
B. They are close to public transport.
C. They offer better learning conditions.
16. What do the couple decide to do next
A. Visit potential new homes. B. Talk to the children first. C. Contact a moving company.
听第 10 段录音，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. Why is a new entry system introduced
A. To save labor. B. To speed up entry. C. To collect personal data.
18. Which space is suitable for people who want a calm workout
A. The large hall near the entrance.
B. The rest areas with free internet.
C. The stretching room on the second floor.
19. What are the guided fitness sessions mainly for
A. Helping build basic fitness skills.
B. Training members for competitions.
C. Coaching beginners on advanced moves.
20. What is the purpose of the speaker’s talk
A. To introduce some new services.
B. To advertise paid fitness programs.
C. To hire more experienced coaches.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分 50 分)
第一节 (共 15 小题;每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
AI has officially moved out of sci-fi movies and into our daily work, changing how we solve problems. If you’re just starting out, a beginner’s AI course will help you get a handle on what AI is and how you can start using it.
What exactly is a beginner’s AI course
A beginner’s AI course is not designed to turn you into an expert. You won’t be digging through complex academic papers. The point is to pull back the curtain on the fundamental ideas behind the technology in a way that just makes sense.
Criteria for an ideal beginner’s AI course
Beginner focus: Cut technical terms and explain concepts clearly.
Practical learning: Provide examples and use cases that show how AI is being used.
Reliable instruction: Invite well-known institutions and experts in the field.
High engagement: Mix things up with videos, exercises, and projects.
Good value: Offer both free and paid options that really deliver.
A comparison of the best beginner’s Al courses
Course Name Best For Price Duration
Elements of AI Anyone wanting to understand Free io the basics without math. Free 15-30 hours (self-paced)
Generative AI for Everyone Interactive, practical learning for Gen AI. Paid subscription 3 hours
Google AI Essentials Gaining practical skills for daily tasks. Free trial 5 hours
Microsoft’s AI for Beginners Eager learners who want an advanced, structured course. Free 12 weeks (self-paced)
Whatever you want, there’s an option that fits — and your AI learning journey starts now!
21. What is the aim of a beginner’s AI course
A. To teach AI basics. B. To guide academic research.
C. To train IT experts. D. To solve technical problems.
22. What is a feature of an ideal beginner’s AI course
A. Live streaming from experts. B. Practical AI usage in reality.
C. Free access to remote learning. D. Clear definition of technical terms.
23. Which course best suits learners who prefer the basics and a flexible schedule
A. Elements of AI. B. Generative AI for Everyone.
C. Google AI Essentials. D. Microsoft’s AI for Beginners.
B
Hidden beside the crowded Western Market food hall, a brightly lit vending machine （自动售卖机) is turning heads. Instead of snacks or drinks, this one sells something more enriching: books.
Inspired by a European book vending machine and troubled by the struggles of her fellow prize-winning authors, Lauren Woods, an award-winning fiction author herself, launched LitBox. The vending machine serves works by Washington, D.C.-area authors, including those from small presses or ignored by traditional bookstores. For Woods. LitBox is more than a novel idea; it’s a passion project designed to make local literature more available and the publishing world’ more inclusive.
By offering literature from outside the usual commercial pattern, LitBox stands as a living challenge to an industry centering on major publishers. Woods holds that quality doesn’t always match mass-market standards, and the sales back her up — readers now choose small press titles at rates nearly equal to those from major ones. This reader support is especially significant for a city facing cuts to arts funding, as LitBox has proven itself an essential grassroots literary lifeline. “Everyone is telling you that your words and your voice don’t matter,” Woods said. “LitBox is my way of saying: Actually, they do.”
LitBox features a variety of selections from poetry and fiction to children’s books, all by D.C.-area writers. Noticing passers-by captured by the vending machine throughout the day, Western Market’s manager Danielle Fisher says that LitBox fits right into the community-first atmosphere of the space. “The idea that LitBox; showcases local authors was really a special touch.”
Woods collected nearly $7,000 to launch the project and is now-working to expand it across D.C., especially in neighborhoods without access to small-press books. “I’m so proud to live in this city,” Woods said. “LitBox is my way of sharing my pride in the people I live with and talk to every day.”
With one simple but powerful idea, Woods is helping rewrite the rules of access and visibility in publishing.
24. Why is LitBox a passion project to Woods
A. It possesses commercial potential. B. It promotes local literary works.
C. It will help local literature win prizes. D. It will replace traditional bookstores.
25. What might Woods agree with'
A. Readers avoid major publishers. B. Market standards define readership.
C. Arts funding favors local literature. D. Small presses have big impacts.
26. What can be inferred about LitBox in paragraph 4
A. It reflects community services. B. It attracts business investment.
C. It features authors nationwide. D. It receives public recognition.
27. How will Woods develop LitBox in the future
A. Cooperate with more publishers. B. Extend its distribution.
C. Raise funds for more authors. D. Diversify its book selection.
C
When it comes to cooling the planet, tropical forests serve as “carbon sinks”— their trees absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air. Now, a new study finds one Australian rainforest is doing the opposite.
The research, published in Nature, analyzed data from wet tropical rainforests in Australia, which scientists had tracked for nearly 50 years. By examining woody biomass from the rainforest, which typically holds a large amount of carbon, researchers found the forest is releasing more carbon than it absorbs, and this switch happened about 25 years ago.
Since trees release stored carbon back into the atmosphere when they die and break down, this shift indicates that trees in this Australian rainforest are dying faster than they were decades ago, said lead author Hannah Carle, a forest ecosystem researcher at Western Sydney University. Drier air, higher temperatures and water shortages might all play a role. This is the first rainforest recorded as switching from a carbon sink to a carbon source, and Carle added the phenomenon could reflect a declining ecosystem in Australian wet rainforests overall.
“The wet tropics in Australia occupy a bit of a warmer, drier climate space than tropical forests on other continents, thus potentially serving as an analog for what tropical forests will experience in other parts of the world,” said Carle. Previous research. suggested that tropical rainforests increase their capacity for carbon storage in response to consistently increasing CO2 in the atmosphere. This half-century of data challenges that.
Raphael Trouve, who researches forest dynamics at the University of Melbourne in Australia and was not involved in the study, told The Guardian that data sets like this one can help track changes in the climate and environment. “It allows us to put the theory up against reality and better understand how these systems work.”
28. Which aspect of the Australian rainforest does the research focus on
A. The makeup of woody biomass. B. The effects on climate change.
C. The level of carbon concentration. D. The change in carbon balance.
29. What does the shift in paragraph 3 show
A. Rising tree death rates. B. Stable weather patterns.
C. Modest tropical rainfall. D. Instant ecosystem collapse
30. What does the underlined word “analog” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Different model. B. Sustainable system.
C. Similar example. D. Historical background.
31. How does Raphael Trouve view these long-term data sets
A. They provide insights into the truth. B. They offer solutions to climate change.
C. They are consistent with popular beliefs. D. They are independent of historical data.
D
Keeping food cold often comes with a hidden problem: Traditional ice melts （融化), leaving pools of water that can make drinks watery, damage products, or even spread dangerous bacteria. Now, researchers at the University of California, Davis, have created jelly ice, a reusable and biodegradable (可生物降解的) alternative that cools like ice but never melts into liquid.
The new material is made of 90% water and can be shaped into various forms. It stays solid below freezing, softens at room temperature, and can be reused by simply washing and refreezing. “Compared to regular ice of the same shape and size, jelly ice has up to 80% of the cooling efficiency,” said Jiahan Zou, a study researcher, “We can reuse the material and maintain the heat absorbance across multiple cooling and warning cycles, an advantage that regular ice cannot offer.”
The project began when UC Davis food scientists noticed how much ice was used in fish-processing plants and how meltwater could spread bacteria. Seeking a safer option for grocery seafood displays, the team turned to gelatin a food-safe material whose protein structure can trap water even as it freezes and thaws (解冻).
After years of testing, the researchers perfected a simple, one-step process for making jelly ice. The material is made from natural components and can be biodegraded after use. It doesn’t contribute to microplastic pollution, even offering a side benefit of improving tomato plant growth when added to soil.
Beyond grocery stores, jelly ice could have wide applications. It could help preserve medical supplies during shipping, reduce waste in biotechnology, and provide reliable cooling options. It promises fresher food shipments without the mess of melting ice packs while also offering a sustainable alternative that reduces pollution risks and supports agriculture
Although licenses for the technology have already been secured, jelly ice is not yet available for public purchase. It still requires market analysis, product design, and large-scale production testing. Inspired by its success, the team is now studying other natural polymers, such as plant-based proteins, to see if similar innovations can be developed.
32. What is one advantage of jelly ice over traditional ice
A. Fixed shape. B. Saving water.
C. Repeated use. D. Cooling efficiency.
33. What does the author imply about jelly ice in paragraphs 3 and 4
A. It stretches tomato growing cycles B. It adopts a bacteria-free material.
C. It shortens the freezing time. D. It lowers environmental impacts.
34. What can we learn from the last paragraph
A. The official approval is underway. B. Jelly ice needs further development.
C. Traditional ice will soon disappear. D. Other natural polymers will be available.
35. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. A Game-changer That Controls Bacteria. B. A Cooling Alternative That We Can Order.
C. A Cooling Material That Doesn’t Mell. D. A Quick Fix That Cuts Biological Pollution.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分125,分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
When asked for a reasoning or answer to a question, do you find yourself-needing to explain your thoughts at length, going into too much detail to ensure that your points are made 36
You tend to explain something in more detail-than required and beyond what is useful.
37 For someone asking a question, an overexplained answer can Be quite confusing when a direct and simple response just works. However, for the person answering, they feel worried that the “direct and simple response’’ doesn’t get across enough information.
Overexplaining may start from a young age, especially for those who grew up in a house where they felt like they weren’t listened to or heard. 38 This fear can follow into adulthood and lead to a need to explain everything so that they’re not punished again. Overexplaining might have developed as a handling strategy and defence mechanism, making it hard to stop, especially when coupled with a fear of rejection or being abandoned.
It’s hard to stop overexplaining when it’s hardwired into your brain. The key is being aware and noticing when you're explaining more than you should. Once you recognize it, you can try to hold back a little, It takes time to learn how to wrestle with the urge to say more. 39
One of the hardest things is learning to “just say no”, When you’re asked to do something you don’t really want to do, it can be difficult not to explain in detail. 40 In truth, the overexplanation is more to ease your sense of guilt. However, you don’t owe anyone an explanation in a decline. It’s perfectly okay to simply say, “No, but thank you for the offer.”
A. In this case you are overexplaining.
B. But it gets easier with more practice.
C. You feel sorry for what you have explained.
D. Overexplaining upsets both ends of the conversation.
E. They were worried about the environment they grew up in.
F. Maybe they even got punished without a chance to explain.
G. By overexplaining, you intend to save the other person's feelings.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The old tree in our backyard had always been there. Its branches stretched wide, 41 much of the sunlight. When autumn came, its leaves covered the ground and filled our garbage bags.
One weekend, I decided it was time for the tree to go. It made the yard 42 and I wanted more light for the garden. I called a local worker, who came to take a look. “It’s 43 ,” he said, “Are you sure ”
I nodded. “I think so.”
The next morning, before the work 44 my daughter asked what was happening. When I told her, she grew 45 . “That’s where the birds sleep,” she said.
I hadn’t thought about that. Still, I believed I had made a practical 46 .
While waiting, I stood under the tree and looked up. I noticed small 47 on the trunk—lines showing how much it had grown over the years, I 48 tying a swing to one of its branches when my daughter was little, and sitting in the 49 on hot summer afternoons.
When the worker arrived, I 50 . “Could we wait a bit ” I asked.
We never did 51 the tree. Instead, we trimmed (修剪) a few branches. The yard stayed a little messy, and the garden got a little less 52 . But the birds returned, and so did, something else—a sense of 53 .
Now, when leaves fall in autumn, I 54 them with my daughter. It takes more time, but I no longer see it as a problem. Sometimes, keeping something is more 55 55than clearing it away.
41. A. absorbing B. reflecting C. leaking D. blocking
42. A. busy B. messy C. lively D. deserted
43. A. healthy B. dead C. ugly D. neat
44. A. began B. ended C. continued D. stopped
45. A. excited B. quiet C interested D. exhausted
46. A. rule B. deal C. choice D. assumption
47. A. bugs B. nests C. branches D. marks
48. A. remembered B. imagined C. celebrated D. admitted
49.A. tent B. trunk C. shade D. forest
50.A. fainted B. confirmed C. hesitated D. complained
51. A. cut down B. sell off C. bring back D. climb up
52. A. air B. light C. color D. attention
53. A. mystery B. distance C. humanity D. balance
54. A. hide B. observe C. gather D. store
55. A. graceful B. meaningful C. creative D. convenient
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15 分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Initially built during the Sui Dynasty, the Xi’an City Wall now circles the historic city. Yet its long life has not escaped damage. By the early 1980s, before Xi an undertook a 56 (sweep) restoration campaign, much of the structure 57 (fall) into a state of disrepair.
Today, data has become the wall's newest guardian. High-precision 3D modeling has mapped its entire structure, creating 58 complete digital foundation. Plus, over 3,000 monitoring points and 1,300 smart devices track minor signs of structural damage 59 (cause) by anything from settlement to displacement, and feed data into a center 60 AI analyzes and anticipates potential risks. These findings have not just informed targeted repairs that preserve the City Wall 61 addressed hidden weaknesses as well.
While technology plays a key role in its 62 (preserve), the wall has long been part of citizens’ daily life in Xi'an. Visitors bike along its l2-meter-wide top, watch cultural performances, or take photos while dressed 63 traditional Hanfu against the backdrop of its ancient gates. Around the-wall, some cafes and guesthouses offer “wall-view” rooms. The contrast —the modern on the old — connects locals to the 64 (dynasty) that once ruled from here.
Watching the city evolve through centuries, the wall is more than bricks and earth. Here, tradition meets technology, and the past 65 (breathe) through modern life—brick by brick, byte (字节)by byte.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分)
第一节（满分15分)
假定你是李华，上周你参加了市美术馆在你校组织的“艺术进校园”活动。请给你的英 国朋友Alex写一封邮件分享此次经历，内容包括：
（1）活动内容；
（2）你的感想。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80左右；
（2）请在答颗卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Alex, I’m writing to share with you the “Art Comes to Campus” activity at our school last week. Yours, Li Hua
第二节（满分25 分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
As Ella managed to get through the fan zone area, she thought about Tom Masterton. He had the seat next to hers and each week, before and after the match, there was always time for a casual chat. Now, after long, drawn-out weeks without their beloved football, she was eager to share her new college life and catch up on Tom’s recent news
His family didn't share his love of the beautiful game, so he seemed happy to chat with Ella He was proud of his children and grandkids, though, and lived in hope that, one day, Theo, his youngest grandson, might understand and come along.
At the entrance Ella opened her backpack for a security check. Two bars of chocolate sat on top ready for their big moment when, or if, it arrived. It had become sort of a rule that the two would eat a square each after every home goal.
Ella made her way to her seat, put down her backpack. and looked at the empty space beside her. Usually her old friend would be ready and waiting, holding up his ancient mechanical watch as a joke when she arrived, It wasn’t like him to be late, which made her uneasy.
Just. then, a-young man edged past her and sat straight down in Tom’s seat. She side-eyed him, failing to find any sign to identify, him as a home supporter. And he seemed quite uninterested that their team had just scored. He even stole a quick glance at Ella as if they had known each other.
Suddenly, a voice came from the ground announcer asking all supporters to stand and pay tribute （致敬）to a home supporter who had recently passed away. Ella froze in her seat — the tribute took place in the 76w minute and Tom was aged seventy-six. The club rose as one, clapping solidly for 60 seconds to show their appreciation for a long-time fellow supporter.
注意:
（1）续写词数应为150左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Ella noticed tears were rolling down the young man’s cheeks. Ella broke off a square of chocolate as usual and handed it to Theo.
