江苏省清浦中学2024届高三考前适应性考试英语试题（含解析，含听力原文，无音频）
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江苏省清浦中学高三考前适应性考试
英语试卷
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What do the speakers mainly eat now
A. Rice. B. Bread. C. Noodles.
2. Which direction do the speakers need to travel to
A. The north. B. The east. C. The west.
3. What is the main topic of the conversation
A. Protecting rainforests. B. Planning adventures. C. Studying geography.
4. How will the woman help the man
A. By lending him some money. B. By showing him how to send letters.
C. By driving him to his grandparents’ house.
5. What time is the conversation taking place
A. At 9:00 p.m. B. At 9:45 p.m. C. At 10:00 p.m.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How did the man feel at the beginning of the conversation
A. Proud. B. Shocked. C. Upset.
7. What will the woman probably buy in the end
A. Cool clothes. B. Decorative pictures. C. New sports equipment.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Schoolmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Manager and secretary.
9. Which theme have the former presidents mainly concentrated on
A. Sports. B. Healthcare. C. Environment.
10. What is the probable aim of this first project
A. To create a nice atmosphere. B. To increase the number of services.
C. To attract more students and teachers.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a bus stop. B. At a parking lot. C. At a school gate.
12. Why did the woman offer help to the man
A. She wants to repay him. B. She often does good things.
C. She was encouraged by someone.
13. What did the man promise to do
A. Study hard for his exam. B. Offer some help to others.
C. Stop being late for school.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Where will the man probably work after leaving school
A. At a summer camp. B. At a language center. C. At an ice cream shop.
15. What do the speakers have in common
A. They will study the same major. B. They work at the same company.
C. They didn’t have work experience before.
16. What did the man learn from his work last summer
A. How to handle interpersonal relationships.
B. How to manage business affairs.
C. How to speak a new language.
17. What will the woman probably do next week
A. Visit Tom’s workplace. B. Start university courses. C. Attend graduation events.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Who is the speaker mainly sharing her story to
A. The people in her hometown.
B. The viewers of a national TV show.
C. The audience at a dance competition.
19. What was probably the speaker’s biggest challenge
A. Lack of training. B. Physical damage. C. Emotional problems.
20. What is the key to improving the speaker’s situation
A. Working hard. B. Getting someone’s help. C. Collecting enough information.
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）
A
Here are some things that you can buy as gifts for your friends who are birdwatchers.
A window-mounted bird feeder
One way to guarantee a close-up look at the birds in your garden is to bring them all the way to the house. This bird feeder is solidly built with strong suction (吸) cups that you can tie to your windows, giving you a good view of your winged visitors.
A pair of binoculars
Binoculars are a birdwatcher’s best friend! They work like two small telescopes joined together, allowing you to use both eyes to see distant birds as if they were right in front of you. They’re perfect for spotting feathered friends in the wild, whether the birds are high up in the trees or soaring across the sky. When you peer through them, you get a view that makes every little detail of the birds — their colors, beaks, and even the texture of their feathers.
The Robin: A Biography by Stephen Moss
This beautifully illustrated book draws readers into the mysterious world of Britain’s favourite bird, the red robin — a familiar sight in all winter gardens, but as naturalist Stephen Moss demonstrates, one we hardly bining convincing storytelling with biological fact, Moss guides us through a year in the life of the robin, from the moment it hatches from its egg to its all too timely mortality (死亡) — the robin tends to live a me re 13 months , adding to its precious quality.
A reusable thermal bottle
Every good birding expedition needs a bottle of steaming hot tea. A reusable bottle decorated with lifelike drawings of classic British birds combines a natural aesthetic (美感) with practicality. It can keep not only hot drinks but also cold drinks.
21. What do we know about binoculars
A. They can attract birds to your house. B. They show images in black and white.
C. They can provide detailed views of birdwatching. D. They’re too heavy to carry for birdwatchers.
22. What does The Robin: A Biography tell us about
A. The lifetime of a bird. B. The death of a bird. C. The quantity of a bird. D. The birth of a bird.
23. What do the last two gifts have in common
A. They involve rare birds B. They attract users with pictures.
C. They are for practical use D. They spread bird knowledge
B
Travelling seemed like falsehood to me. I grew tired of backpackers expressing too much praise about how petting a baby elephant in Thailand “transformed” them. Globe-traveling to me held no more promise than finding a few bills in the pocket of an old coat. I needed something deeper than an Eat, Play, Love moment.
One day, Vasilis, my Greek best friend, reminded me of our decade-old promise: after our final exams, I would visit his hometown in Athens. Maybe, it was time to make good on that promise.
I finally boarded the plane. Vasilis picked me up at the airport. I smiled, thinking how improbable this moment seemed all those years ago.
The decade-long wait proved to be well worth it. Every step through the ancient streets revealed new wonders. However, none of them truly mattered. What would forever alter my perception of travel was a chance encounter with a local.
Vasilis and I were wandering Athens when a special sound caught our attention — a rhythmic clinking disturbing the quietness of the residential street. Curiously we followed the sound to a humble workshop. Inside, a welder (焊工) gave no mind to our presence behind him. He wore no flashy protective suit — this was just another day for him, another dance with fire and metal that had become second nature. Under the sunshade, his orange cat rested in the comforting warmth...
As the man continued welding, I felt a bit of envy. I envied his peace and contentment. I admired the simplicity he embodied. I imagined the welder happy, finding fulfillment in his craft (手艺) and returning to his loving family...The moment moved me to tears. Leaving the workshop, rain blending with tears, I realized how easily life’s poetry could pass unnoticed.
Home again in Montreal, I stop simply pursuing better things, better experiences and better people that are never grasped. I realize the real journey is inward — to appreciate life’s ordinary magic. That sure beats petting any baby elephant. I may not have returned home “transformed,” but I’ll always think of the welder and his cat.
24. Which aspect of travelling makes the author feel uneasy
A. Shortage of adequate funds. B. Discomfort in dietary habits.
C. Overstatement of travel’s effects. D. Danger of petting baby animals.
25. What drove the author to go to Athens
A. Meeting a commitment. B. Exploring a unique landscape.
C. Receiving further education. D. Escaping from the current life.
26. What does the underlined word “poetry” in paragraph 6 probably refer to
A. Poems written by masters. B. Peace and simplicity.
C. Spirit of craftsmanship. D. Special sound in the street.
27. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text
A. Friendship Lasts Forever B. Travelling Shapes a Better Self
C. Pursuit of Happiness Never Stops D. The Ordinary Makes Extraordinary
C
A traditional Chinese medicine has been shown to be effective at reducing complications following a heart attack after a large-scale, clinical trial. The medicine, known as tongxinluo, is made of extracts derived from seven herbs and various animals. The compound, whose name means “to open the network of the heart,” has long been used as a traditional Chinese treatment for patients who have had heart attacks and／or strokes（中风）.Based on promising results in cellular（细胞的）and animal models， the State Food and Drug Administration of China approved its use for the treatment of stroke and angina pectoris—a heart condition characterized by reoccurring chest pain-in 1996.
The latest study, which has been published in JAMA, represents one of the first times that a traditional Chinese medicine has been tested in a large-scale, Western-style clinical trial.
The authors of the study, who include researchers from several Chinese universities and hospitals, in collaboration with experts from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center-found that tongxinluo reduced the risk of heart attacks (known as myocardial infarctions), deaths and other major cardiovascular complications for at least a year after a first heart attack.
Matthew Saybolt, a cardiologist with the Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center who was not involved in the latest study, told Newsweek that he found the latest research “compelling” after reviewing the paper. “I am not aware of any other large, well-run trials like this studying traditional Chinese medicine. This is a rarely run type of study, and I congratulate the authors for their work and publication in such a prestigious medical journal,” Saybolt said. The study involved 3,777 patients at 124 clinical centers in China who had suffered the most severe form of heart attack-known as ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, or STEMI.
Saybolt said he also observed some weaknesses in the way the study was conducted, one of which was that the participants were entirely Chinese citizens and predominantly male. “Thus the findings may not be generalizable throughout the world or to women,” he said. “Furthermore, the patients were less frequently-compared to the United States, for example-treated with traditional proven medicine after their myocardial infarctions. Therefore, the effect of the Chinese medicine may have been enlarged, by the lack of patient exposure to proven therapies.
Further research will be needed to address these matters, and the benefits shown in this study would need to be copied in other populations before the treatment could get approved by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration.
28.Why did the Chinese authority approve the use of tongxinluo
A. Because it is made of the essence from seven herbs and animals.
B. Because it has already been used in traditional Chinese medicine.
C. Because it has been published in Western-style journals and magazines.
D. Because it has had effective results in treating patients with heart attacks and strokes.
29.What was the limitation of the study
A. The authors have only worked with one university.
B. The research subjects are mainly Chinese male.
C. The American patients used the unproved medicine.
D. The expert Matthew Saybolt did not participate in the study.
30.What is Saybolt's attitude towards the study
A. Objective. B. Optimistic. C. Concerned. D. Doubtful.
31.What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. Improvements of the study. B. Weaknesses of the study.
C. Results of the study. D. Benefits of the study.
D
We live in the age of the short attention span. And yet: Finding a recipe in a post requires first scrolling past a “novel” detailing the chef’s personal experience with the dish. Even platforms once known for short-form media are stretching the limits: YouTube videos once were within 10 minutes; now they can and do reach 12 hours. Even TikTok is going long, reportedly testing a new limit of up to 15 minutes for some creators.
Surely some of this is born of genuine audience interest. Length, after all, is sometimes associated with quality. Sometimes, storytelling deserves a surprising length. Other times, it does not. Online media are frequently lengthened not because the subject demands it but because creators are attempting to game algorithms (算法) to make more money. Algorithms, on the most basic level, are supposed to recommend whatever else people post online. Yet in the process, they end up encouraging people to generate a lot of junk.
Some of these apps seem to realize what they’ve done. TikTok and YouTube give users the ability to speed things up. But the solution only underscores the problem. Because it gives rise to all those ads that run before videos or between paragraphs. Any extra real estate for these ads, be it space on a page or time on a podcast, is a chance for platforms to make more money.
Some algorithms may in fact prioritize length as an indicator of quality. But it’s hard to say for sure, because tech companies tend not to give many details about their inner workings. In some ways, whether an algorithm prefers longer videos matters less than whether creators think an algorithm does. If people start believing that longer videos do “better”, they’ll make more of them.
People are afraid that generative AI will pollute the Internet. But social-media and search algorithms have been doing that for years. It’s even cheaper and easier for generative AI to produce long content. All of this is just a taste of what’s to come.
32. How does the author introduce the topic
A. By telling stories. B. By referring to studies.
C. By giving examples. D. By offering personal experience.
33. Why do the online media creators often lengthen their content
A. To enhance their storytelling abilities. B. To take advantage of algorithms for profit.
C. To gather data concerning popular subjects. D. To provide the audience with interesting ideas.
34. What does the underlined word “underscores” mean in paragraph 3
A. Highlights. B. Upgrades. C. Overlooks. D. Forecasts.
35. What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs
A. Algorithms are sure to pick out longer videos.
B. The development of AI will facilitate longer content.
C. The best content is lengthened by video producers.
D. Search algorithms are easily polluted and destroyed.
第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
When I was a kid, I took traveling with my parents for granted. Sure, they paid for everything. But they were basically no different from teachers taking us to a field trip. 36 .For example, they took us to Denali National Park instead of Disney World. And we sometimes stayed at hotels without pools. And they never let us buy anything from the SkyMall catalog（目录）.
Of course, some 20 years later, I consider traveling with my parents, now both in their 60s,to be the utmost privilege. 37 . Neither am I, and every day that passes brings us closer to our last. Fortunately, since graduating college, I've been able to cover some serious ground with each of them.
Together my dad and I have looked for the Loch Ness monster in Scotland, photographed wildlife in Grand Teton National Park, and most recently, survived the famously dangerous Drake Passage. Meanwhile, my mom and I have stayed at a $9/night treehouse hostel in Mexico, eaten at a Michelin-starred vegetarian restaurant in Vienna, and most recently, road-tripped through three states.
38 . After all, even if you're the apple that fell right under the tree, traveling with the people who raised you isn't always easy.“ 39 ,”says Alexis Sherry, a New Jersey-based travel agent. Still, Sherry is seeing an increasing number of clients requesting vacations for more than one generation. They can be difficult to plan, but so far she says she's had no “disasters,” and often, her clients come back closer than ever.
“Our parents are our earliest attachment bonds,” says Katie d' Autremont, a licensed professional adviser based in Bozeman, Montana. “It can be healing and fun to rekindle that bond in our adult years and as our adult selves.” She sees traveling together as the perfect opportunity for getting to know each other for who we are now, with “now” being the key word. 40 .
A. Those memories are golden
B. I know they're no longer unbeatable
C. After all, as humans, we're always evolving
D. That's not to say that all of our trips have been without flaws
E. To my brothers and me, they seemed to be bent on limiting our fun
F. Planning a vacation can be considerably tricky when it involves demanding parents
G. There are always challenges as we are dealing with different physical abilities and interests
第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
I was cleaning the roof of a customer's house when the stroke (4 XI) happened. Laid up in the hospital bed, I was depressed, mind 41 with concern. I was the 42 of the family. I made the money. I was worried about our future.
I came home in a wheelchair. It was like waking up in a house after a storm, everything familiar yet 43 in some way. I was left unable to 44 , with problems with my hands and vision issues. Thankfully, my family was my 45 ready to restore with me. Gradually, I worked on 46 to walk and using my hands again.
My son would move my walker a step forward, 47 me to walk further. And my wife was always my balance.
While focusing on my 48 I wanted to provide for my family to make sure they had a home even if I wasn't here. Not to worry about rent. One night, I 49 a thought with my wife, "What about making our own house, a safety net for you and the kids." She 50 worry in her eyes, but she believed in the dream and nodded in agreement.
After buying an old house with most of our savings, I started a blog online called Making a Home to 51 our journey of redecoration. People, once strangers, started 52 us. They comforted us when we were 53 and celebrated our victories with us.
Now, we have moved into our home. We may continue to face many challenges. Still, together we've 54 this far. Life throws storms our way, but we have the power to 55 , and to rise again.
41. A. racing B. wandering C. flying D. resting
42. A. helper B. defender C. goalkeeper D. breadwinner
43. A. plain B. broken C. repaired D. organized
44. A, walk B. jump C. sleep D. balance
45. A. floor B. rock C. stream D. window
46. A. having B. planning C. relearning D. remembering
47. A. challenging B. permitting C. reminding D. discouraging
48. A. trouble B. change C. recovery D. adjustment
49. A. shared B. designed C. made D. kept
50. A. nodded B. smiled C. refused D. hesitated
51. A. start B. record C. report D. announce
52. A. meeting B. watching C. observing D. following
53. A. happy B. down C. nervous D. excited
54. A. faked it B. made it C. meant it D. believed it
55. A. relieve B. respond C. restore D. reflect
第二节 语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5 分,满分15分)
Yang Jiang was a well-known Chinese playwright, translator, and author. She belonged to ____56____ unique and beautiful existence in Chinese literature. She was the first Chinese academic ____57____(translate) Miguel de Cervantes’ Spanish novel Don Quixote to Chinese and at that time, her translation ____58____ (honor) as the recreation of the original work ____59____ the basis of loyalty.
Yang was born into a rich family in 1911, ____60____(original)named Yang Jikang. After eventually ____61____ (graduate) from Soochow University, she enrolled at the graduate school of Tsinghua University. She met her husband there, Qian Zhongshu, another acclaimed writer in China.
Other than translations, Yang ____62____ (author) many plays, novels, and essays during her writing career. Her short novel Mr. Wang, ____63____(write) in 1984, was selected as an article in the textbook. In 1986, she got the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise, a famous Spanish civil order, for her ____64____ (achieve) in Don Quixote. Her bestseller was We Three in 2003, _____65_____ sales exceeded 180,000 copies in two months. Yang passed away in 2016, at the age of 105.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你的英国交换生同学Alex给你发来了一张海报，询问该项目是否值得一去。请你写一封回信给出你的意见，内容包括：
1．给出建议：2．说明理由。
注意：1．写作词数应为80个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Alex,
Best regards,
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。
Have you ever been so depressed that you can’t sleep You also can’t eat. You can’t read. You have no friends to call up and nothing is good on TV. So, you sigh, press your face down harder into your pillow, and shed a few tears.
This was my life two years ago. I had just turned 14 but already found life a struggle. As I lay in my bed one Saturday, Mom peeked (瞄) into my room to make her regular “Is Emily still alive” check. I knew that if I spent more time like this, she would begin dusting me. After suggesting a few things for me to do that I immediately rejected, Mom made her move, “Emily! Get dressed! I’m taking the dog out for a walk, and you’re coming with me!” “Why ” I protested. “Because it’ll make you feel better.”
The thought of moving was unbearable. I felt as if all of my body parts were weighed down by tons of bricks. I couldn’t remember the last time I had gone outside. Somehow, I found the strength to slip on a pair of jeans and a black sweatshirt. Mom was waiting at the door, leash (狗绳) in hand and dog at her side.
Then, we stepped outside. It was a warm March Day and it had been a long time since the warmth of the sun had touched my cheeks. Mom led the dog and me down some dirt paths, through a big field and reached Halsey Pond. But the signs of spring had yet to appear and the scene was rather colorless throughout the entire journey.
“I’m tired! It’s boring, Mom! When can we go home ” “Not yet,” she’d say. Mom stopped to say hi to every jogger, dog walker, runner, and bicyclist who passed us. Sometimes she would get into a conversation. They would talk about weather, dogs, and all small talk topics. She seemed happy, and was literally glowing (容光焕发). After walking for what seemed an age, Mom finally said it was time to go back.
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。
When I got home, a new feeling seemed to be awakened.
A new Saturday found me asking Mom if I could take the dog out.
Text 1
W: Have you ever missed rice and noodles since moving to Germany
M: Of course. Although Chinese cuisines are so popular in Germany, their diet primarily consists of bread and cheese.
W: That’s true. Now, we mostly eat German food. (1)
Text 2
M: To avoid getting lost, we must track our direction.
W: Yeah. Now, the sun is rising in the east. So, we must walk in the opposite direction. Then, we will continue following the light from the sunset. (2)
Text 3
W: I didn’t know the equator went through Brazil. I should learn more geographic knowledge.
M: The equator runs through the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador. I love searching for this information. You can ask me any similar questions. (3)
Text 4
M: Sorry, I’ve never been to a post office. Now I want to send letters to my grandparents, but I haven’t figured out how to write the address.
W: Take it easy. I’ll teach you how to write an address on the envelope. (4) Please pay $2 for these stamps first.
Text 5
W: We shouldn’t watch another episode(集) of this historical documentary series — each episode is 45 minutes long.
M: So, if we start a new episode now, it’ll end at 9:45 p.m. (5) Then we can go to bed around 10:00 p.m.!
Text 6
M: Mom, this is so generous! Are you sure you want to buy me these things (6) (7)
W: You deserve it, dear. You’re always kind to others and you work hard at school, so it’s natural to be rewarded! Plus, your birthday is coming up next week.
M: Thanks, Mom. I feel a bit guilty accepting something so expensive.
W: It’s OK. Let’s find something you have desired for a long time! What about cool pictures for your room, fashionable jackets, or the latest baseball set (7)
M: Let me see. Let’s go with the baseball set! (7)
Text 7 (第8题为推断题)
M: Thanks for meeting me. I’m so glad to hold the post of president of the student union. I hope we can work together to support our school’s voluntary services.
W: Definitely. I’m eager to help.
M: The previous presidents have increased the number of our voluntary services, but they mainly focused on healthcare. (9) Now, I want to expand the range of services.
W: Good idea. We haven’t done sports-based or environment-based volunteer projects before. Do you think these will engage more students, teachers and other staff
M: Yes, I do think.
W: Now, I’m thinking about starting a cooperative program in which senior students can guide junior ones. (10)
M: I love it! Can we make this our first project (10)
W: Of course. With this project, we’ll have a friendly atmosphere to effectively operate the following projects. (10)
Text 8
M: Wait! Wait! Oh, I’m so unlucky! (11)
W: Hey boy! What’s wrong with you Did you miss the bus (11)
M: Yes. I got up late for a few minutes. I ran here as fast as I could, but I still couldn’t catch it. (11) I’m afraid I’m going to be late for my exam.
W: Don’t worry. I can give you a free lift. (12)
M: Seriously
W: Of course, come in! Just consider this as a random act of kindness.
M: But why (12) Can I repay you, or should I offer a favor in return
W: No. I do this because someone did something nice for me, and he inspired me to pay it forward. (12)
M: Pay it forward
W: Yeah! Instead of repaying me, do something nice for someone else.
M: Wow, thanks.
W: Spreading small acts of kindness can have a significant impact.
M: I agree with you and now I feel much better. I promise to do something nice for someone else, just like what you have done for me. (13)
W: That would be great!
Text 9
M: Our graduation is around the corner. Can you believe it
W: I know. You mentioned getting a part-time job this summer. Is that still happening
M: Yes. I’ve got an interview at an ice cream shop. Next, I will leave school and go there. (14)
W: I’m also considering summer jobs, but I haven’t made up my mind.
M: It’s a great experience. My summer jobs in the past helped me earn extra money and manage my schedule.
W: But we have admitted into college and will major in business administration. (15) This work isn’t related to our major.
M: It’s not about studies. It’s about life skills! Last summer, dealing with customers and co-workers helps improve my communication skills, and then I knew the proper way of managing social relationships. (16)
W: That’s true. Although I’ve gained much math, language and other academic knowledge in school, I still have trouble talking to strangers and communicating confidently.
M: Exactly. My first work day will be in two weeks. You could come for a look on that day!
W: I’ll consider it more before participating in the graduation ceremony next week. (17) Thanks, Tom!
Text 10
Hello, Jackson. It’s an honor to have my story published in this local newspaper. Thank your journal’s editor for allowing me to share my life experiences with the town where I grew up. (18) Although I’ve toured worldwide, participated in many dance competitions, and accepted various national TV interviews, nothing is as rewarding as presenting my story here, where my dreams began.
When I was a little girl, I accidentally discovered my love for dancing. However, fate(命运) had other plans. A blood disease left me with frequent illnesses and emotional ups and downs. And what’s worse, that made it difficult for me to move, let alone dance. It seemed my dream of dancing was broken. (19)
However, I refused to let this illness defeat me. I searched for lots of information and made plans to fight it. But it wasn’t until I met my coach that everything got better. I met him when I was only 14 years old, and I became a professional dancer two years later. With his guidance, I successfully realized my dream as an excellent dancer. (20) Therefore, I believe we can all change our lives by making efforts.
参考答案：
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6-10 BCABA
11-15 ACBCA
16-20 ACABB
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
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
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是应用文。文章介绍了一些适合送给观鸟爱好者的礼物。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据A pair of binoculars部分中最后一句“When you peer through them, you get a view that makes every little detail of the birds—their colors, beaks, and even the texture of their feathers. (当你透过它们往外看的时候，你会看到这些鸟尾巴上的每一个细节——它们的颜色、喙，甚至它们羽毛的质地。)”可知，望远镜能让观鸟爱好者观察到鸟的每一个小细节，它们可以提供观鸟的详细视图。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Robin: A Biography by Stephen Moss部分中“Combining convincing storytelling with biological fact, Moss guides us through a year in the life of the robin, from the moment it hatches from its egg to its all too timely mortality (死亡) —the robin tends to live a me re 13 months , adding to its precious quality. (结合令人信服的故事和生物学事实，莫斯带领我们走过了知更鸟一年的生活，从它从蛋里孵出来的那一刻到它及时的死亡——知更鸟通常活13个月，这增加了它宝贵的品质。)”可知，该书介绍了欧洲知更鸟的一生。故选A。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据The Robin: A Biography by Stephen Moss部分中“This beautifully illustrated book draws readers into the mysterious world of Britain’s favourite bird, the red robin —a familiar sight in all winter gardens, but as naturalist Stephen Moss demonstrates, one we hardly know. (这本插图精美的书将读者带入英国最受欢迎的鸟类——红知更鸟的神秘世界——这是所有冬季花园中常见的景象，但正如博物学家斯蒂芬·莫斯所展示的那样，这是一种我们几乎不知道的鸟类。)”和A reusable thermal bottle部分中“Every good birding expedition needs a bottle of steaming hot tea. A reusable bottle decorated with lifelike drawings of classic British birds combines a natural aesthetic (美感) with practicality. It can keep not only hot drinks but also cold drinks. (每一次好的观鸟探险都需要一瓶热气腾腾的热茶。这个可重复使用的瓶子装饰着栩栩如生的英国经典鸟类图案，将自然美学与实用性结合在一起。它不仅可以保存热饮，也可以保存冷饮。)”可知，最后两个礼物都用图片吸引用户。故选B。
B
【答案】4. C 5. A 6. B 7. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了作者对旅行的深刻反思，从最初对旅行改变人生的夸张说法感到厌倦，到在希腊雅典一次偶遇当地焊工的经历中，感悟到生活中平凡之美的诗意与满足，从而意识到真正的旅程是向内寻找，珍惜生活中的平凡奇迹。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第一段中“Travelling seemed like falsehood to me. I grew tired of backpackers expressing too much praise about how petting a baby elephant in Thailand “transformed” them.(对我来说，旅行似乎是骗人的。我已经厌倦了背包客们对在泰国抚摸小象如何“改变”了他们的赞不绝口。)”可知，旅行影响的过度陈述让作者感到不安，觉得是骗人的。故选C。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第二段中“One day, Vasilis, my Greek best friend, reminded me of our decade-old promise: after our final exams, I would visit his hometown in Athens. Maybe, it was time to make good on that promise.(有一天，我最好的希腊朋友瓦西里斯让我想起了我们十年前的约定：期末考试结束后，我要去他的家乡雅典。也许，是时候兑现这个承诺了。)”可知，为了兑现履行承诺，作者去了雅典。故选A。
【6题详解】
词句猜测题。由文章倒数第二段“As the man continued welding, I felt a bit of envy. I envied his peace and contentment. I admired the simplicity he embodied. I imagined the welder happy, finding fulfillment in his craft (手艺) and returning to his loving family...The moment moved me to tears. Leaving the workshop, rain blending with tears, I realized how easily life’s poetry could pass unnoticed.(当那个人继续焊接时，我感到有点嫉妒。我羡慕他的平静和满足。我钦佩他所体现的纯朴。我想象着焊工快乐，在他的手艺中找到满足，回到他爱的家庭……那一刻我感动得流下了眼泪。离开车间，雨中夹杂着泪水，我意识到生活的诗意是多么容易被忽视。)”可知，这里的“诗意”并非指具体的诗歌，而是指前文描述的焊工那种平和、满足的生活状态，以及他对工艺的热爱和简单生活的美好。故选B。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是由文章最后一段“Home again in Montreal, I stop simply pursuing better things, better experiences and better people that are never grasped. I realize the real journey is inward — to appreciate life’s ordinary magic. That sure beats petting any baby elephant. I may not have returned home “transformed,” but I’ll always think of the welder and his cat.(回到蒙特利尔的家，我不再简单地追求更好的事物、更好的经历和更好的人，而这些都是永远无法抓住的。我意识到真正的旅程是内在的——去欣赏生活平凡的魔力。这可比抚摸小象强多了。我回家时也许没有“变了”，但我总会想起那个焊工和他的猫。)”可知，文章通过作者的旅行经历，特别是雅典之行中与当地焊工的邂逅，让作者领悟到了平凡生活中的不平凡之美，改变了对旅行意义的看法，因此最合适的标题是选项D. “The Ordinary Makes Extraordinary平凡造就非凡”，它贴切地反映了作者的心路历程和文章的核心思想。故选D。
C
DBAA
D
【答案】32. C 33. B 34. A 35. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要说明了当前互联网上呈现的内容越来越长，作者从算法和利益的角度分析了背后的原因。
【32题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“We live in the age of the short attention span. And yet: Finding a recipe in a post requires first scrolling past a “novel” detailing the chef’s personal experience with the dish. Even platforms once known for short-form media are stretching the limits: YouTube videos once were within 10 minutes; now they can and do reach 12 hours. Even TikTok is going long, reportedly testing a new limit of up to 15 minutes for some creators.(我们生活在一个注意力持续时间短的时代。然而，要在帖子中找到食谱，首先需要浏览一本“小说”，书中详细描述了厨师对这道菜的个人体验。即使是曾经以短形式媒体闻名的平台也在扩展极限：YouTube视频曾经在10分钟内;现在他们可以并且确实达到了12小时。就连抖音也在进行长时间的测试，据报道，一些创作者测试了长达15分钟的新限制)”可知，作者通过举例厨师分享食谱的例子，以及举例了两家媒体视频的时长前后变化来引出话题。故选C。
【33题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Online media are frequently lengthened not because the subject demands it but because creators are attempting to game algorithms (算法) to make more money.(网络媒体经常被加长，不是因为主题需要，而是因为创作者试图通过玩弄算法来赚更多的钱)”可推知，网络媒体创作者经常加长他们的内容是为了利用算法牟利。故选B。
【34题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第三段“But the solution only underscores the problem. Because it gives rise to all those ads that run before videos or between paragraphs. Any extra real estate for these ads, be it space on a page or time on a podcast, is a chance for platforms to make more money.”可知，但这一解决方案只进一步凸显了这个问题——视频太长了。因为这个解决措施导致了视频播放前或文段中间的广告。无论是页面上的位置间隔，还是播客中的时间间隙，这些广告的任何额外占位都是平台赚取更多利润的机会。故划线词意思是“凸显”。故选A。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段“It’s even cheaper and easier for generative AI to produce long content. All of this is just a taste of what’s to come.(生成AI制作长内容的成本更低，也更容易。所有这一切都只是对未来的一次尝试)”可推知，AI的发展会促使内容更长，是火上浇油。故选B。
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
36-40 EBDGC
第二部分语言运用（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 ADBAB 46-50 CACAD 51-55 BDBBC
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。
【答案】36. a 37. to translate 38. was honored 39. on 40. originally
41. graduating 42. authored 43. written 44. achievements 45. whose
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了中国著名的剧作家、翻译家和作家杨绛的生平。
【36题详解】
考查冠词。句意：她属于中国文学中一个独特而美丽的存在。existence意为“存在”，是可数名词，此处表示泛指，需用不定冠词，unique是以辅音音素开头的单词，因此要用a。故填a。
【37题详解】
考查动词不定式。句意：她是第一位将塞万提斯的西班牙语小说《唐吉诃德》翻译成中文的中国学者，在当时，她的翻译被誉为是在忠实的基础上对原作的再创造。分析句子可知，此处为the first…to do sth，意为“第一个做某事的……”，所以此处为动词不定式作后置定语。故填to translate。
【38题详解】
考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：她是第一位将塞万提斯的西班牙语小说《唐吉诃德》翻译成中文的中国学者，在当时，她的翻译被誉为是在忠实的基础上对原作的再创造。分析句子可知，此处为谓语动词的填入，根据时间状语at that time可知，本句应为一般过去时；又因主语translation和honor之间为被动关系，所以空处应为一般过去时的被动语态结构，translation在本句中看作单数，谓语动词为单数形式。故填was honored。
【39题详解】
考查介词。句意：她是第一位将塞万提斯的西班牙语小说《唐吉诃德》翻译成中文的中国学者，在当时，她的翻译被誉为是在忠实的基础上对原作的再创造。分析句子可知，此处为固定短语on the basis of“在……的基础之上”。故填on。
【40题详解】
考查副词。句意：杨绛，1911年出生在一个富裕的家庭，原名杨季康。由副词修饰动词可知，此处为副词originally作状语修饰动词name。故填originally。
【41题详解】
考查动名词。句意：最终从苏州大学毕业后，她进入了清华大学研究生院。由空前After为介词以及提示词为动词可知，此处为动名词形式。故填graduating。
【42题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：除了翻译作品，她还创作了许多戏剧、小说和散文。分析句子可知，此处为谓语动词的填入，根据语境可知，此处为陈述过去发生的事情，为一般过去时。author编写，创造，此处为动词。故填authored。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：1984年出版的短篇小说《老王》被选入教材。分析句子可知，此处为非谓语动词作后置定语修饰novel，novel和write为被动关系，所以为过去分词形式。故填written。
【44题详解】
考查名词。句意：1986年，由于她在《堂吉诃德》中的成就，她获得了西班牙著名的文艺勋章——智慧国王阿方索十世勋章。根据空前的for可知，此处为名词形式，又此处表示不止一个成就，因此用复数形式。故填achievements。
【45题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：2003年，她的畅销书《我们仨》在两个月内销量超过18万册。分析句子可知，此处为关系词引导的非限制性定语从句，先行词We Three在从句中作sales的定语成分，用关系代词whose引导。故填whose。
Dear Alex,
I’ve seen the poster you shared with me about the Yangtze River Journey. As a local, I would highly recommend you go on the trip.
The journey will offer breathtaking views of stunning landscape and diverse wildlife. You will also be blessed with the chance to explore vibrant local culture and savor the unique cuisine. Additionally, cruising along the river provides a relaxing and memorable experience you will cherish for a lifetime.
Be sure to check whether the travel agency is trustworthy before signing up. Wish you a fantastic trip!
Best regards,
Li Hua
67．参考范文
When I got home, a new feeling seemed to be awakened. It was a long-lost surge of warm current, maybe fueled by the sun's radiant beams and the soothing breeze, or more exactly, fueled by my mom's vibrant conversations and her glowing presence. The following few weekends witnessed my presence with my mom walking our dog. Still colorless though the journey was, I never uttered a word of complaint. Instead, I started to enjoy the warmth of sunlight and the crispness of the air. Patience became my virtue as I waited for my mom until she finished her routine of having small talks with others. Each outing became a chance for me to absorb positive energy.
A new Saturday found me asking Mom if I could take the dog out. She responded with a knowing smile. Leash in hand, I embarked on my healing journey, But this time, as if by magic, everything was decorated with vibrant colors along the way, where the green buds and the pink blossoms danced before my eyes, enveloping me in their warmth like a comforting embrace. “Hi. Emily, nice to see you! Say hello to your mom!” greeted one jogger, “Hi, Emily, how are you "echoed another dog walker. Amid the vibrant spring scenery, I sensed my once-struggling depression faded away, and in its place came an impulse to embrace the newly sprouted hope and joy in my life.
英语试卷
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What do the speakers mainly eat now
A. Rice. B. Bread. C. Noodles.
2. Which direction do the speakers need to travel to
A. The north. B. The east. C. The west.
3. What is the main topic of the conversation
A. Protecting rainforests. B. Planning adventures. C. Studying geography.
4. How will the woman help the man
A. By lending him some money. B. By showing him how to send letters.
C. By driving him to his grandparents’ house.
5. What time is the conversation taking place
A. At 9:00 p.m. B. At 9:45 p.m. C. At 10:00 p.m.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How did the man feel at the beginning of the conversation
A. Proud. B. Shocked. C. Upset.
7. What will the woman probably buy in the end
A. Cool clothes. B. Decorative pictures. C. New sports equipment.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Schoolmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Manager and secretary.
9. Which theme have the former presidents mainly concentrated on
A. Sports. B. Healthcare. C. Environment.
10. What is the probable aim of this first project
A. To create a nice atmosphere. B. To increase the number of services.
C. To attract more students and teachers.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a bus stop. B. At a parking lot. C. At a school gate.
12. Why did the woman offer help to the man
A. She wants to repay him. B. She often does good things.
C. She was encouraged by someone.
13. What did the man promise to do
A. Study hard for his exam. B. Offer some help to others.
C. Stop being late for school.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Where will the man probably work after leaving school
A. At a summer camp. B. At a language center. C. At an ice cream shop.
15. What do the speakers have in common
A. They will study the same major. B. They work at the same company.
C. They didn’t have work experience before.
16. What did the man learn from his work last summer
A. How to handle interpersonal relationships.
B. How to manage business affairs.
C. How to speak a new language.
17. What will the woman probably do next week
A. Visit Tom’s workplace. B. Start university courses. C. Attend graduation events.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Who is the speaker mainly sharing her story to
A. The people in her hometown.
B. The viewers of a national TV show.
C. The audience at a dance competition.
19. What was probably the speaker’s biggest challenge
A. Lack of training. B. Physical damage. C. Emotional problems.
20. What is the key to improving the speaker’s situation
A. Working hard. B. Getting someone’s help. C. Collecting enough information.
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）
A
Here are some things that you can buy as gifts for your friends who are birdwatchers.
A window-mounted bird feeder
One way to guarantee a close-up look at the birds in your garden is to bring them all the way to the house. This bird feeder is solidly built with strong suction (吸) cups that you can tie to your windows, giving you a good view of your winged visitors.
A pair of binoculars
Binoculars are a birdwatcher’s best friend! They work like two small telescopes joined together, allowing you to use both eyes to see distant birds as if they were right in front of you. They’re perfect for spotting feathered friends in the wild, whether the birds are high up in the trees or soaring across the sky. When you peer through them, you get a view that makes every little detail of the birds — their colors, beaks, and even the texture of their feathers.
The Robin: A Biography by Stephen Moss
This beautifully illustrated book draws readers into the mysterious world of Britain’s favourite bird, the red robin — a familiar sight in all winter gardens, but as naturalist Stephen Moss demonstrates, one we hardly bining convincing storytelling with biological fact, Moss guides us through a year in the life of the robin, from the moment it hatches from its egg to its all too timely mortality (死亡) — the robin tends to live a me re 13 months , adding to its precious quality.
A reusable thermal bottle
Every good birding expedition needs a bottle of steaming hot tea. A reusable bottle decorated with lifelike drawings of classic British birds combines a natural aesthetic (美感) with practicality. It can keep not only hot drinks but also cold drinks.
21. What do we know about binoculars
A. They can attract birds to your house. B. They show images in black and white.
C. They can provide detailed views of birdwatching. D. They’re too heavy to carry for birdwatchers.
22. What does The Robin: A Biography tell us about
A. The lifetime of a bird. B. The death of a bird. C. The quantity of a bird. D. The birth of a bird.
23. What do the last two gifts have in common
A. They involve rare birds B. They attract users with pictures.
C. They are for practical use D. They spread bird knowledge
B
Travelling seemed like falsehood to me. I grew tired of backpackers expressing too much praise about how petting a baby elephant in Thailand “transformed” them. Globe-traveling to me held no more promise than finding a few bills in the pocket of an old coat. I needed something deeper than an Eat, Play, Love moment.
One day, Vasilis, my Greek best friend, reminded me of our decade-old promise: after our final exams, I would visit his hometown in Athens. Maybe, it was time to make good on that promise.
I finally boarded the plane. Vasilis picked me up at the airport. I smiled, thinking how improbable this moment seemed all those years ago.
The decade-long wait proved to be well worth it. Every step through the ancient streets revealed new wonders. However, none of them truly mattered. What would forever alter my perception of travel was a chance encounter with a local.
Vasilis and I were wandering Athens when a special sound caught our attention — a rhythmic clinking disturbing the quietness of the residential street. Curiously we followed the sound to a humble workshop. Inside, a welder (焊工) gave no mind to our presence behind him. He wore no flashy protective suit — this was just another day for him, another dance with fire and metal that had become second nature. Under the sunshade, his orange cat rested in the comforting warmth...
As the man continued welding, I felt a bit of envy. I envied his peace and contentment. I admired the simplicity he embodied. I imagined the welder happy, finding fulfillment in his craft (手艺) and returning to his loving family...The moment moved me to tears. Leaving the workshop, rain blending with tears, I realized how easily life’s poetry could pass unnoticed.
Home again in Montreal, I stop simply pursuing better things, better experiences and better people that are never grasped. I realize the real journey is inward — to appreciate life’s ordinary magic. That sure beats petting any baby elephant. I may not have returned home “transformed,” but I’ll always think of the welder and his cat.
24. Which aspect of travelling makes the author feel uneasy
A. Shortage of adequate funds. B. Discomfort in dietary habits.
C. Overstatement of travel’s effects. D. Danger of petting baby animals.
25. What drove the author to go to Athens
A. Meeting a commitment. B. Exploring a unique landscape.
C. Receiving further education. D. Escaping from the current life.
26. What does the underlined word “poetry” in paragraph 6 probably refer to
A. Poems written by masters. B. Peace and simplicity.
C. Spirit of craftsmanship. D. Special sound in the street.
27. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text
A. Friendship Lasts Forever B. Travelling Shapes a Better Self
C. Pursuit of Happiness Never Stops D. The Ordinary Makes Extraordinary
C
A traditional Chinese medicine has been shown to be effective at reducing complications following a heart attack after a large-scale, clinical trial. The medicine, known as tongxinluo, is made of extracts derived from seven herbs and various animals. The compound, whose name means “to open the network of the heart,” has long been used as a traditional Chinese treatment for patients who have had heart attacks and／or strokes（中风）.Based on promising results in cellular（细胞的）and animal models， the State Food and Drug Administration of China approved its use for the treatment of stroke and angina pectoris—a heart condition characterized by reoccurring chest pain-in 1996.
The latest study, which has been published in JAMA, represents one of the first times that a traditional Chinese medicine has been tested in a large-scale, Western-style clinical trial.
The authors of the study, who include researchers from several Chinese universities and hospitals, in collaboration with experts from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center-found that tongxinluo reduced the risk of heart attacks (known as myocardial infarctions), deaths and other major cardiovascular complications for at least a year after a first heart attack.
Matthew Saybolt, a cardiologist with the Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center who was not involved in the latest study, told Newsweek that he found the latest research “compelling” after reviewing the paper. “I am not aware of any other large, well-run trials like this studying traditional Chinese medicine. This is a rarely run type of study, and I congratulate the authors for their work and publication in such a prestigious medical journal,” Saybolt said. The study involved 3,777 patients at 124 clinical centers in China who had suffered the most severe form of heart attack-known as ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, or STEMI.
Saybolt said he also observed some weaknesses in the way the study was conducted, one of which was that the participants were entirely Chinese citizens and predominantly male. “Thus the findings may not be generalizable throughout the world or to women,” he said. “Furthermore, the patients were less frequently-compared to the United States, for example-treated with traditional proven medicine after their myocardial infarctions. Therefore, the effect of the Chinese medicine may have been enlarged, by the lack of patient exposure to proven therapies.
Further research will be needed to address these matters, and the benefits shown in this study would need to be copied in other populations before the treatment could get approved by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration.
28.Why did the Chinese authority approve the use of tongxinluo
A. Because it is made of the essence from seven herbs and animals.
B. Because it has already been used in traditional Chinese medicine.
C. Because it has been published in Western-style journals and magazines.
D. Because it has had effective results in treating patients with heart attacks and strokes.
29.What was the limitation of the study
A. The authors have only worked with one university.
B. The research subjects are mainly Chinese male.
C. The American patients used the unproved medicine.
D. The expert Matthew Saybolt did not participate in the study.
30.What is Saybolt's attitude towards the study
A. Objective. B. Optimistic. C. Concerned. D. Doubtful.
31.What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. Improvements of the study. B. Weaknesses of the study.
C. Results of the study. D. Benefits of the study.
D
We live in the age of the short attention span. And yet: Finding a recipe in a post requires first scrolling past a “novel” detailing the chef’s personal experience with the dish. Even platforms once known for short-form media are stretching the limits: YouTube videos once were within 10 minutes; now they can and do reach 12 hours. Even TikTok is going long, reportedly testing a new limit of up to 15 minutes for some creators.
Surely some of this is born of genuine audience interest. Length, after all, is sometimes associated with quality. Sometimes, storytelling deserves a surprising length. Other times, it does not. Online media are frequently lengthened not because the subject demands it but because creators are attempting to game algorithms (算法) to make more money. Algorithms, on the most basic level, are supposed to recommend whatever else people post online. Yet in the process, they end up encouraging people to generate a lot of junk.
Some of these apps seem to realize what they’ve done. TikTok and YouTube give users the ability to speed things up. But the solution only underscores the problem. Because it gives rise to all those ads that run before videos or between paragraphs. Any extra real estate for these ads, be it space on a page or time on a podcast, is a chance for platforms to make more money.
Some algorithms may in fact prioritize length as an indicator of quality. But it’s hard to say for sure, because tech companies tend not to give many details about their inner workings. In some ways, whether an algorithm prefers longer videos matters less than whether creators think an algorithm does. If people start believing that longer videos do “better”, they’ll make more of them.
People are afraid that generative AI will pollute the Internet. But social-media and search algorithms have been doing that for years. It’s even cheaper and easier for generative AI to produce long content. All of this is just a taste of what’s to come.
32. How does the author introduce the topic
A. By telling stories. B. By referring to studies.
C. By giving examples. D. By offering personal experience.
33. Why do the online media creators often lengthen their content
A. To enhance their storytelling abilities. B. To take advantage of algorithms for profit.
C. To gather data concerning popular subjects. D. To provide the audience with interesting ideas.
34. What does the underlined word “underscores” mean in paragraph 3
A. Highlights. B. Upgrades. C. Overlooks. D. Forecasts.
35. What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs
A. Algorithms are sure to pick out longer videos.
B. The development of AI will facilitate longer content.
C. The best content is lengthened by video producers.
D. Search algorithms are easily polluted and destroyed.
第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
When I was a kid, I took traveling with my parents for granted. Sure, they paid for everything. But they were basically no different from teachers taking us to a field trip. 36 .For example, they took us to Denali National Park instead of Disney World. And we sometimes stayed at hotels without pools. And they never let us buy anything from the SkyMall catalog（目录）.
Of course, some 20 years later, I consider traveling with my parents, now both in their 60s,to be the utmost privilege. 37 . Neither am I, and every day that passes brings us closer to our last. Fortunately, since graduating college, I've been able to cover some serious ground with each of them.
Together my dad and I have looked for the Loch Ness monster in Scotland, photographed wildlife in Grand Teton National Park, and most recently, survived the famously dangerous Drake Passage. Meanwhile, my mom and I have stayed at a $9/night treehouse hostel in Mexico, eaten at a Michelin-starred vegetarian restaurant in Vienna, and most recently, road-tripped through three states.
38 . After all, even if you're the apple that fell right under the tree, traveling with the people who raised you isn't always easy.“ 39 ,”says Alexis Sherry, a New Jersey-based travel agent. Still, Sherry is seeing an increasing number of clients requesting vacations for more than one generation. They can be difficult to plan, but so far she says she's had no “disasters,” and often, her clients come back closer than ever.
“Our parents are our earliest attachment bonds,” says Katie d' Autremont, a licensed professional adviser based in Bozeman, Montana. “It can be healing and fun to rekindle that bond in our adult years and as our adult selves.” She sees traveling together as the perfect opportunity for getting to know each other for who we are now, with “now” being the key word. 40 .
A. Those memories are golden
B. I know they're no longer unbeatable
C. After all, as humans, we're always evolving
D. That's not to say that all of our trips have been without flaws
E. To my brothers and me, they seemed to be bent on limiting our fun
F. Planning a vacation can be considerably tricky when it involves demanding parents
G. There are always challenges as we are dealing with different physical abilities and interests
第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
I was cleaning the roof of a customer's house when the stroke (4 XI) happened. Laid up in the hospital bed, I was depressed, mind 41 with concern. I was the 42 of the family. I made the money. I was worried about our future.
I came home in a wheelchair. It was like waking up in a house after a storm, everything familiar yet 43 in some way. I was left unable to 44 , with problems with my hands and vision issues. Thankfully, my family was my 45 ready to restore with me. Gradually, I worked on 46 to walk and using my hands again.
My son would move my walker a step forward, 47 me to walk further. And my wife was always my balance.
While focusing on my 48 I wanted to provide for my family to make sure they had a home even if I wasn't here. Not to worry about rent. One night, I 49 a thought with my wife, "What about making our own house, a safety net for you and the kids." She 50 worry in her eyes, but she believed in the dream and nodded in agreement.
After buying an old house with most of our savings, I started a blog online called Making a Home to 51 our journey of redecoration. People, once strangers, started 52 us. They comforted us when we were 53 and celebrated our victories with us.
Now, we have moved into our home. We may continue to face many challenges. Still, together we've 54 this far. Life throws storms our way, but we have the power to 55 , and to rise again.
41. A. racing B. wandering C. flying D. resting
42. A. helper B. defender C. goalkeeper D. breadwinner
43. A. plain B. broken C. repaired D. organized
44. A, walk B. jump C. sleep D. balance
45. A. floor B. rock C. stream D. window
46. A. having B. planning C. relearning D. remembering
47. A. challenging B. permitting C. reminding D. discouraging
48. A. trouble B. change C. recovery D. adjustment
49. A. shared B. designed C. made D. kept
50. A. nodded B. smiled C. refused D. hesitated
51. A. start B. record C. report D. announce
52. A. meeting B. watching C. observing D. following
53. A. happy B. down C. nervous D. excited
54. A. faked it B. made it C. meant it D. believed it
55. A. relieve B. respond C. restore D. reflect
第二节 语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5 分,满分15分)
Yang Jiang was a well-known Chinese playwright, translator, and author. She belonged to ____56____ unique and beautiful existence in Chinese literature. She was the first Chinese academic ____57____(translate) Miguel de Cervantes’ Spanish novel Don Quixote to Chinese and at that time, her translation ____58____ (honor) as the recreation of the original work ____59____ the basis of loyalty.
Yang was born into a rich family in 1911, ____60____(original)named Yang Jikang. After eventually ____61____ (graduate) from Soochow University, she enrolled at the graduate school of Tsinghua University. She met her husband there, Qian Zhongshu, another acclaimed writer in China.
Other than translations, Yang ____62____ (author) many plays, novels, and essays during her writing career. Her short novel Mr. Wang, ____63____(write) in 1984, was selected as an article in the textbook. In 1986, she got the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise, a famous Spanish civil order, for her ____64____ (achieve) in Don Quixote. Her bestseller was We Three in 2003, _____65_____ sales exceeded 180,000 copies in two months. Yang passed away in 2016, at the age of 105.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你的英国交换生同学Alex给你发来了一张海报，询问该项目是否值得一去。请你写一封回信给出你的意见，内容包括：
1．给出建议：2．说明理由。
注意：1．写作词数应为80个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Alex,
Best regards,
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。
Have you ever been so depressed that you can’t sleep You also can’t eat. You can’t read. You have no friends to call up and nothing is good on TV. So, you sigh, press your face down harder into your pillow, and shed a few tears.
This was my life two years ago. I had just turned 14 but already found life a struggle. As I lay in my bed one Saturday, Mom peeked (瞄) into my room to make her regular “Is Emily still alive” check. I knew that if I spent more time like this, she would begin dusting me. After suggesting a few things for me to do that I immediately rejected, Mom made her move, “Emily! Get dressed! I’m taking the dog out for a walk, and you’re coming with me!” “Why ” I protested. “Because it’ll make you feel better.”
The thought of moving was unbearable. I felt as if all of my body parts were weighed down by tons of bricks. I couldn’t remember the last time I had gone outside. Somehow, I found the strength to slip on a pair of jeans and a black sweatshirt. Mom was waiting at the door, leash (狗绳) in hand and dog at her side.
Then, we stepped outside. It was a warm March Day and it had been a long time since the warmth of the sun had touched my cheeks. Mom led the dog and me down some dirt paths, through a big field and reached Halsey Pond. But the signs of spring had yet to appear and the scene was rather colorless throughout the entire journey.
“I’m tired! It’s boring, Mom! When can we go home ” “Not yet,” she’d say. Mom stopped to say hi to every jogger, dog walker, runner, and bicyclist who passed us. Sometimes she would get into a conversation. They would talk about weather, dogs, and all small talk topics. She seemed happy, and was literally glowing (容光焕发). After walking for what seemed an age, Mom finally said it was time to go back.
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。
When I got home, a new feeling seemed to be awakened.
A new Saturday found me asking Mom if I could take the dog out.
Text 1
W: Have you ever missed rice and noodles since moving to Germany
M: Of course. Although Chinese cuisines are so popular in Germany, their diet primarily consists of bread and cheese.
W: That’s true. Now, we mostly eat German food. (1)
Text 2
M: To avoid getting lost, we must track our direction.
W: Yeah. Now, the sun is rising in the east. So, we must walk in the opposite direction. Then, we will continue following the light from the sunset. (2)
Text 3
W: I didn’t know the equator went through Brazil. I should learn more geographic knowledge.
M: The equator runs through the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador. I love searching for this information. You can ask me any similar questions. (3)
Text 4
M: Sorry, I’ve never been to a post office. Now I want to send letters to my grandparents, but I haven’t figured out how to write the address.
W: Take it easy. I’ll teach you how to write an address on the envelope. (4) Please pay $2 for these stamps first.
Text 5
W: We shouldn’t watch another episode(集) of this historical documentary series — each episode is 45 minutes long.
M: So, if we start a new episode now, it’ll end at 9:45 p.m. (5) Then we can go to bed around 10:00 p.m.!
Text 6
M: Mom, this is so generous! Are you sure you want to buy me these things (6) (7)
W: You deserve it, dear. You’re always kind to others and you work hard at school, so it’s natural to be rewarded! Plus, your birthday is coming up next week.
M: Thanks, Mom. I feel a bit guilty accepting something so expensive.
W: It’s OK. Let’s find something you have desired for a long time! What about cool pictures for your room, fashionable jackets, or the latest baseball set (7)
M: Let me see. Let’s go with the baseball set! (7)
Text 7 (第8题为推断题)
M: Thanks for meeting me. I’m so glad to hold the post of president of the student union. I hope we can work together to support our school’s voluntary services.
W: Definitely. I’m eager to help.
M: The previous presidents have increased the number of our voluntary services, but they mainly focused on healthcare. (9) Now, I want to expand the range of services.
W: Good idea. We haven’t done sports-based or environment-based volunteer projects before. Do you think these will engage more students, teachers and other staff
M: Yes, I do think.
W: Now, I’m thinking about starting a cooperative program in which senior students can guide junior ones. (10)
M: I love it! Can we make this our first project (10)
W: Of course. With this project, we’ll have a friendly atmosphere to effectively operate the following projects. (10)
Text 8
M: Wait! Wait! Oh, I’m so unlucky! (11)
W: Hey boy! What’s wrong with you Did you miss the bus (11)
M: Yes. I got up late for a few minutes. I ran here as fast as I could, but I still couldn’t catch it. (11) I’m afraid I’m going to be late for my exam.
W: Don’t worry. I can give you a free lift. (12)
M: Seriously
W: Of course, come in! Just consider this as a random act of kindness.
M: But why (12) Can I repay you, or should I offer a favor in return
W: No. I do this because someone did something nice for me, and he inspired me to pay it forward. (12)
M: Pay it forward
W: Yeah! Instead of repaying me, do something nice for someone else.
M: Wow, thanks.
W: Spreading small acts of kindness can have a significant impact.
M: I agree with you and now I feel much better. I promise to do something nice for someone else, just like what you have done for me. (13)
W: That would be great!
Text 9
M: Our graduation is around the corner. Can you believe it
W: I know. You mentioned getting a part-time job this summer. Is that still happening
M: Yes. I’ve got an interview at an ice cream shop. Next, I will leave school and go there. (14)
W: I’m also considering summer jobs, but I haven’t made up my mind.
M: It’s a great experience. My summer jobs in the past helped me earn extra money and manage my schedule.
W: But we have admitted into college and will major in business administration. (15) This work isn’t related to our major.
M: It’s not about studies. It’s about life skills! Last summer, dealing with customers and co-workers helps improve my communication skills, and then I knew the proper way of managing social relationships. (16)
W: That’s true. Although I’ve gained much math, language and other academic knowledge in school, I still have trouble talking to strangers and communicating confidently.
M: Exactly. My first work day will be in two weeks. You could come for a look on that day!
W: I’ll consider it more before participating in the graduation ceremony next week. (17) Thanks, Tom!
Text 10
Hello, Jackson. It’s an honor to have my story published in this local newspaper. Thank your journal’s editor for allowing me to share my life experiences with the town where I grew up. (18) Although I’ve toured worldwide, participated in many dance competitions, and accepted various national TV interviews, nothing is as rewarding as presenting my story here, where my dreams began.
When I was a little girl, I accidentally discovered my love for dancing. However, fate(命运) had other plans. A blood disease left me with frequent illnesses and emotional ups and downs. And what’s worse, that made it difficult for me to move, let alone dance. It seemed my dream of dancing was broken. (19)
However, I refused to let this illness defeat me. I searched for lots of information and made plans to fight it. But it wasn’t until I met my coach that everything got better. I met him when I was only 14 years old, and I became a professional dancer two years later. With his guidance, I successfully realized my dream as an excellent dancer. (20) Therefore, I believe we can all change our lives by making efforts.
参考答案：
1-5 BCCBA
6-10 BCABA
11-15 ACBCA
16-20 ACABB
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
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
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是应用文。文章介绍了一些适合送给观鸟爱好者的礼物。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据A pair of binoculars部分中最后一句“When you peer through them, you get a view that makes every little detail of the birds—their colors, beaks, and even the texture of their feathers. (当你透过它们往外看的时候，你会看到这些鸟尾巴上的每一个细节——它们的颜色、喙，甚至它们羽毛的质地。)”可知，望远镜能让观鸟爱好者观察到鸟的每一个小细节，它们可以提供观鸟的详细视图。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Robin: A Biography by Stephen Moss部分中“Combining convincing storytelling with biological fact, Moss guides us through a year in the life of the robin, from the moment it hatches from its egg to its all too timely mortality (死亡) —the robin tends to live a me re 13 months , adding to its precious quality. (结合令人信服的故事和生物学事实，莫斯带领我们走过了知更鸟一年的生活，从它从蛋里孵出来的那一刻到它及时的死亡——知更鸟通常活13个月，这增加了它宝贵的品质。)”可知，该书介绍了欧洲知更鸟的一生。故选A。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据The Robin: A Biography by Stephen Moss部分中“This beautifully illustrated book draws readers into the mysterious world of Britain’s favourite bird, the red robin —a familiar sight in all winter gardens, but as naturalist Stephen Moss demonstrates, one we hardly know. (这本插图精美的书将读者带入英国最受欢迎的鸟类——红知更鸟的神秘世界——这是所有冬季花园中常见的景象，但正如博物学家斯蒂芬·莫斯所展示的那样，这是一种我们几乎不知道的鸟类。)”和A reusable thermal bottle部分中“Every good birding expedition needs a bottle of steaming hot tea. A reusable bottle decorated with lifelike drawings of classic British birds combines a natural aesthetic (美感) with practicality. It can keep not only hot drinks but also cold drinks. (每一次好的观鸟探险都需要一瓶热气腾腾的热茶。这个可重复使用的瓶子装饰着栩栩如生的英国经典鸟类图案，将自然美学与实用性结合在一起。它不仅可以保存热饮，也可以保存冷饮。)”可知，最后两个礼物都用图片吸引用户。故选B。
B
【答案】4. C 5. A 6. B 7. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了作者对旅行的深刻反思，从最初对旅行改变人生的夸张说法感到厌倦，到在希腊雅典一次偶遇当地焊工的经历中，感悟到生活中平凡之美的诗意与满足，从而意识到真正的旅程是向内寻找，珍惜生活中的平凡奇迹。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第一段中“Travelling seemed like falsehood to me. I grew tired of backpackers expressing too much praise about how petting a baby elephant in Thailand “transformed” them.(对我来说，旅行似乎是骗人的。我已经厌倦了背包客们对在泰国抚摸小象如何“改变”了他们的赞不绝口。)”可知，旅行影响的过度陈述让作者感到不安，觉得是骗人的。故选C。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第二段中“One day, Vasilis, my Greek best friend, reminded me of our decade-old promise: after our final exams, I would visit his hometown in Athens. Maybe, it was time to make good on that promise.(有一天，我最好的希腊朋友瓦西里斯让我想起了我们十年前的约定：期末考试结束后，我要去他的家乡雅典。也许，是时候兑现这个承诺了。)”可知，为了兑现履行承诺，作者去了雅典。故选A。
【6题详解】
词句猜测题。由文章倒数第二段“As the man continued welding, I felt a bit of envy. I envied his peace and contentment. I admired the simplicity he embodied. I imagined the welder happy, finding fulfillment in his craft (手艺) and returning to his loving family...The moment moved me to tears. Leaving the workshop, rain blending with tears, I realized how easily life’s poetry could pass unnoticed.(当那个人继续焊接时，我感到有点嫉妒。我羡慕他的平静和满足。我钦佩他所体现的纯朴。我想象着焊工快乐，在他的手艺中找到满足，回到他爱的家庭……那一刻我感动得流下了眼泪。离开车间，雨中夹杂着泪水，我意识到生活的诗意是多么容易被忽视。)”可知，这里的“诗意”并非指具体的诗歌，而是指前文描述的焊工那种平和、满足的生活状态，以及他对工艺的热爱和简单生活的美好。故选B。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是由文章最后一段“Home again in Montreal, I stop simply pursuing better things, better experiences and better people that are never grasped. I realize the real journey is inward — to appreciate life’s ordinary magic. That sure beats petting any baby elephant. I may not have returned home “transformed,” but I’ll always think of the welder and his cat.(回到蒙特利尔的家，我不再简单地追求更好的事物、更好的经历和更好的人，而这些都是永远无法抓住的。我意识到真正的旅程是内在的——去欣赏生活平凡的魔力。这可比抚摸小象强多了。我回家时也许没有“变了”，但我总会想起那个焊工和他的猫。)”可知，文章通过作者的旅行经历，特别是雅典之行中与当地焊工的邂逅，让作者领悟到了平凡生活中的不平凡之美，改变了对旅行意义的看法，因此最合适的标题是选项D. “The Ordinary Makes Extraordinary平凡造就非凡”，它贴切地反映了作者的心路历程和文章的核心思想。故选D。
C
DBAA
D
【答案】32. C 33. B 34. A 35. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要说明了当前互联网上呈现的内容越来越长，作者从算法和利益的角度分析了背后的原因。
【32题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“We live in the age of the short attention span. And yet: Finding a recipe in a post requires first scrolling past a “novel” detailing the chef’s personal experience with the dish. Even platforms once known for short-form media are stretching the limits: YouTube videos once were within 10 minutes; now they can and do reach 12 hours. Even TikTok is going long, reportedly testing a new limit of up to 15 minutes for some creators.(我们生活在一个注意力持续时间短的时代。然而，要在帖子中找到食谱，首先需要浏览一本“小说”，书中详细描述了厨师对这道菜的个人体验。即使是曾经以短形式媒体闻名的平台也在扩展极限：YouTube视频曾经在10分钟内;现在他们可以并且确实达到了12小时。就连抖音也在进行长时间的测试，据报道，一些创作者测试了长达15分钟的新限制)”可知，作者通过举例厨师分享食谱的例子，以及举例了两家媒体视频的时长前后变化来引出话题。故选C。
【33题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Online media are frequently lengthened not because the subject demands it but because creators are attempting to game algorithms (算法) to make more money.(网络媒体经常被加长，不是因为主题需要，而是因为创作者试图通过玩弄算法来赚更多的钱)”可推知，网络媒体创作者经常加长他们的内容是为了利用算法牟利。故选B。
【34题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第三段“But the solution only underscores the problem. Because it gives rise to all those ads that run before videos or between paragraphs. Any extra real estate for these ads, be it space on a page or time on a podcast, is a chance for platforms to make more money.”可知，但这一解决方案只进一步凸显了这个问题——视频太长了。因为这个解决措施导致了视频播放前或文段中间的广告。无论是页面上的位置间隔，还是播客中的时间间隙，这些广告的任何额外占位都是平台赚取更多利润的机会。故划线词意思是“凸显”。故选A。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段“It’s even cheaper and easier for generative AI to produce long content. All of this is just a taste of what’s to come.(生成AI制作长内容的成本更低，也更容易。所有这一切都只是对未来的一次尝试)”可推知，AI的发展会促使内容更长，是火上浇油。故选B。
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
36-40 EBDGC
第二部分语言运用（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 ADBAB 46-50 CACAD 51-55 BDBBC
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。
【答案】36. a 37. to translate 38. was honored 39. on 40. originally
41. graduating 42. authored 43. written 44. achievements 45. whose
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了中国著名的剧作家、翻译家和作家杨绛的生平。
【36题详解】
考查冠词。句意：她属于中国文学中一个独特而美丽的存在。existence意为“存在”，是可数名词，此处表示泛指，需用不定冠词，unique是以辅音音素开头的单词，因此要用a。故填a。
【37题详解】
考查动词不定式。句意：她是第一位将塞万提斯的西班牙语小说《唐吉诃德》翻译成中文的中国学者，在当时，她的翻译被誉为是在忠实的基础上对原作的再创造。分析句子可知，此处为the first…to do sth，意为“第一个做某事的……”，所以此处为动词不定式作后置定语。故填to translate。
【38题详解】
考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：她是第一位将塞万提斯的西班牙语小说《唐吉诃德》翻译成中文的中国学者，在当时，她的翻译被誉为是在忠实的基础上对原作的再创造。分析句子可知，此处为谓语动词的填入，根据时间状语at that time可知，本句应为一般过去时；又因主语translation和honor之间为被动关系，所以空处应为一般过去时的被动语态结构，translation在本句中看作单数，谓语动词为单数形式。故填was honored。
【39题详解】
考查介词。句意：她是第一位将塞万提斯的西班牙语小说《唐吉诃德》翻译成中文的中国学者，在当时，她的翻译被誉为是在忠实的基础上对原作的再创造。分析句子可知，此处为固定短语on the basis of“在……的基础之上”。故填on。
【40题详解】
考查副词。句意：杨绛，1911年出生在一个富裕的家庭，原名杨季康。由副词修饰动词可知，此处为副词originally作状语修饰动词name。故填originally。
【41题详解】
考查动名词。句意：最终从苏州大学毕业后，她进入了清华大学研究生院。由空前After为介词以及提示词为动词可知，此处为动名词形式。故填graduating。
【42题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：除了翻译作品，她还创作了许多戏剧、小说和散文。分析句子可知，此处为谓语动词的填入，根据语境可知，此处为陈述过去发生的事情，为一般过去时。author编写，创造，此处为动词。故填authored。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：1984年出版的短篇小说《老王》被选入教材。分析句子可知，此处为非谓语动词作后置定语修饰novel，novel和write为被动关系，所以为过去分词形式。故填written。
【44题详解】
考查名词。句意：1986年，由于她在《堂吉诃德》中的成就，她获得了西班牙著名的文艺勋章——智慧国王阿方索十世勋章。根据空前的for可知，此处为名词形式，又此处表示不止一个成就，因此用复数形式。故填achievements。
【45题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：2003年，她的畅销书《我们仨》在两个月内销量超过18万册。分析句子可知，此处为关系词引导的非限制性定语从句，先行词We Three在从句中作sales的定语成分，用关系代词whose引导。故填whose。
Dear Alex,
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Li Hua
67．参考范文
When I got home, a new feeling seemed to be awakened. It was a long-lost surge of warm current, maybe fueled by the sun's radiant beams and the soothing breeze, or more exactly, fueled by my mom's vibrant conversations and her glowing presence. The following few weekends witnessed my presence with my mom walking our dog. Still colorless though the journey was, I never uttered a word of complaint. Instead, I started to enjoy the warmth of sunlight and the crispness of the air. Patience became my virtue as I waited for my mom until she finished her routine of having small talks with others. Each outing became a chance for me to absorb positive energy.
A new Saturday found me asking Mom if I could take the dog out. She responded with a knowing smile. Leash in hand, I embarked on my healing journey, But this time, as if by magic, everything was decorated with vibrant colors along the way, where the green buds and the pink blossoms danced before my eyes, enveloping me in their warmth like a comforting embrace. “Hi. Emily, nice to see you! Say hello to your mom!” greeted one jogger, “Hi, Emily, how are you "echoed another dog walker. Amid the vibrant spring scenery, I sensed my once-struggling depression faded away, and in its place came an impulse to embrace the newly sprouted hope and joy in my life.
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