2024-2025学年高三上学期8月试题
英语
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名和座位号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡的相应位置上。写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 20 分）
1．Why has the bank taken action on the man’s account
A．His cards have been stolen.
B．He has bought another computer.
C．His cards have been abnormally used.
2．What does the woman think of the dress
A．It’s too thick. B．It’s too thin. C．It’s too costly.
3．What are the speakers talking about
A．Power failure.
B．City night.
C．Hot weather.
4．What is the probable relationship between the man and Peggy
A．Father and daughter. B．Manager and secretary. C．Neighbors.
5．How will the woman go to the town center
A．By bus.
B．By taxi.
C．By subway.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What does Mr. Brown think of the gift
A．Fancy. B．Special. C．Practical.
7．What is Mr. Brown probably going to do this Christmas holiday
A．Stay at home. B．Go on a trip. C．Visit some friends.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．Where did Betty live when she was a child
A．In Singapore. B．In Britain. C．In China.
9．What made Betty feel especially nice while she was in Singapore
A．People from India and China.
B．Customs from different countries.
C．Foreign tourists.
10．What annoyed Betty when she was in Singapore
A．Eating strange food. B．Meeting different people. C．Being looked at often.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11．What day is it today
A．Thursday. B．Friday. C．Saturday.
12．Where does Anne study
A．In a university. B．In a middle school. C．In a primary school.
13．What does the man suggest doing
A．Registering for classes for Anne.
B．Learning some methods.
C．Talking to Anne.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14．Which of the following appeals to the woman most
A．Shaolin kung fu. B．Wing Chun. C．Tai chi.
15．What does the man appreciate about drunken boxing
A．Its health benefits. B．Its interesting effects. C．Its graceful movements.
16．What do the speakers talk about in the end
A．The significance of Chinese martial arts.
B．The new concept of Chinese philosophy.
C．Different forms of self-defense.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．How many levels of courses does the program offer
A．Seven. B．Eight. C．Twelve.
18．What is the strength of the program
A．It can meet personal needs.
B．It provides courses on US culture.
C．It is available throughout the year.
19．What can students get if they perform well in an end-of-session test
A．A course for free.
B．A promotion to a higher level.
C．A chance to work part-time.
20．What does the Language Center Bonus Project provide
A．Field trips. B．Social activities. C．Extra practice hours.
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
Online activity can be riddled with cyberbullying (网络霸凌). To find out which app is the best to keep your kids safe online, we tested four apps over five weeks.● Mobicip Premium
$8 per month (billed annually at $96) for 20 managed devices at Mobicip
Mobicip Premium’s social media and screen time monitoring were all strong. We found its app blocking, website content monitoring, and location tracking capabilities to be powerful as well.● Net Nanny
$90 per year (billed annually) for 20 managed devices at Net Nanny
The user interface (界面) of this app is family-friendly and visually engaging, featuring cartoons of parents and casual language. The web filtering, screen time allocation (分配), and app management functions are all capable.● OurPact Premium+
$100 per year (billed annually) for 20 managed devices at OurPact
This app requires that we pair our child’s device to our computer with a cable and download the OurPact Jr. app. The Screen Time capability is personalized to fit our child’s schedule.● Qustodio Premium Small
$55 per year (billed annually) for 20 managed devices at Qustodio
The thoughtfully designed web interface makes Qustodio Premium Basic easy to operate. Its web filtering and game blocking features were powerful. This app is available for Android, Chromebook, iOS, Kindle, macOS and Windows, though not all features are supported across all platforms.
21．Who are the target readers of this passage
A．Teachers. B．Parents. C．Students. D．Employers.
22．Which app is the cheapest for 20 managed devices annually
A．Mobicip Premium. B．Net Nanny.
C．OurPact Premium+. D．Qustodio Premium Small.
23．What is special about Net Nanny
A．Location tracking. B．Game blocking.
C．Content storage. D．Cartoon interface.
B
High employment, falling inflation (通货膨胀), and economic growth. On the surface, the US economy currently seems to be doing great. But as it turns out, things are not so rosy for the average American.
According to a March 6 survey conducted by the Savings website, 47 percent of US parents provide financial support to their adult children to help deal with the cost of living struggles.
Gen Zers (aged 18 — 27) were found to be the most likely generation to get financial help from their parents, receiving on average 1,515 dollars per month. Still, many older parents were found to support their Millennial (aged 28 — 43) or Generation X (aged 44 — 59) adult children, accounting for 21 percent of parents providing support. The most common expenses mentioned were groceries and health insurance.
But why are so many US adults, both young and old, struggling to “leave the nest” One major reason is food prices. According to a survey, food prices are expected to increase by nearly 2.5 percent in 2024. Meanwhile, stable housing remains an elusive dream for many. The average rate for a 30-year mortgage (抵押贷款) was almost 8 percent in 2023, which means many Americans are priced out of affording their own home.
The final piece of the puzzle is falling salaries. Previous generations were able to count on graduating from college as the key to landing a job that paid well. But now, young graduates have found they earn less than their parents. College graduate salaries have decreased more than 10 percent in four decades after adjusting for inflation. In other words, steadily declining salaries make it even harder for young Americans to cope with rising costs.
As Gen Zers in the US struggle under financial pressures, so do the older generations supporting them, as their sharing puts their retirement at risk. The Savings website discovered that working parents were found to contribute “2.4 times more to support adult children than they contribute to their retirement accounts each month”.
Essentially, while the US economy remains afloat, we will witness multiple generations of Americans sinking in their own lifeboats in the years ahead.
24．What did the March 6 survey find out about adult children in the US
A．Nearly half of them are financially dependent.
B．Over half of Gen Zers are financially struggling.
C．21 percent of Generation X receive parental help.
D．A majority of them rely on their parents for education.
25．What does the underlined word “elusive” in paragraph 4 most probably mean
A．Readily accessible. B．Difficult to achieve.
C．Often misunderstood. D．Commonly sought after.
26．What can be inferred from the article about people in the US
A．Graduates’ financial struggles are temporary.
B．Government policies favor older generations.
C．Salaries for graduates tend to keep up with inflation.
D．Financial pressures affect both the young and the old.
27．What is the author’s attitude toward the future of Americans
A．Negative. B．Optimistic. C．Ambiguous. D．Indifferent.
C
Do you know what a pickleball is In the last few years, pickleball has taken Europe and North America by storm.
There’re more than 200 official community clubs registered with Pickleball Canada and an estimated one million Canadians playing each month.
“Pickleball takes inspiration from tennis, badminton and table tennis,” says Hope Tolley, managing director of recreational programs for USA Pickleball. It’s played on a badminton-sized court and with a net that’s almost as high as for tennis. Players use square paddles (球拍) and a small plastic ball with some holes that’s similar in size to a tennis ball, but much lighter. Since the lighter ball doesn’t bounce as much, it’s easier to get a rally (continuous back-and-forth play) going.
Unlike tennis, you can score only when it’s your turn to serve. If your receiver fails to return the ball over the net, either from the serve or in a rally, you get the point. Be sure to hit with enough force or you’ll end up with a “falafel” — a shot that falls short of the net. Matches can be played in doubles or singles, and games are played to 11 points and must be won by a margin (差额) of two points. Lose with a score of 11 -0 and you’ve been “pickled”!
Playing the game can improve your hand-eye coordination and increase your reaction time, because you can vary the intensity — going to all lengths from the beginning or taking a slower pace. “It can be played in non-traditional spaces like gyms and parking lots,” says Tolley. “Any smooth surface will work, as long as you have a net, a ball and a paddle.”
Pickleball is easy to learn and is accessible to anyone. People who are really into the sport can join tournaments at various levels. It is the most inclusive (包容性的) game in the world. By 2030, pickleball is expected to have as many as 40 million players worldwide.
28．Why does the author begin the text with a question
A．To let people learn about pickleball.
B．To introduce the topic of the text.
C．To show the pickleball is popular.
D．To express his interest in pickleball.
29．What do pickleball and tennis have in common
A．Having plastic balls with similar size.
B．Having paddles with the same weight.
C．Using round paddles and heavy balls.
D．Originating in table tennis and badminton.
30．Which of the following is the advantage of pickleball
A．It’s easy to make your opponents be defeated.
B．Players win the match by getting nine points.
C．It’s good to improving players’ eyesight.
D．Players can play it at most open places.
31．What can we infer about pickleball from the last paragraph
A．It’s been enjoyed mostly by young people.
B．It’s easy to get a prize in a tournament.
C．It’s fit for many different people.
D．It’s urgent to hold matches of various levels.
D
Between 1945 and 2000, educators employed a fairly uniform approach. The teacher was the sun in the classroom, and all lessons and activities centered around him or her. Educators stressed the importance of discipline and obedience (服从) within the classroom, and students were expected to follow very rigid standards for behavior and academic performance. The stated goal of this model was to ensure fairness by applying the same expectations; however, the result was that only a few students succeeded while many others were left behind.
When computers and Internet technology entered the classroom a few decades ago, another pattern appeared and progressive educators immediately saw the opportunity to change the way school worked. Instead of needing to focus on the teachers for the vast majority of the day, students could use computers, websites, and even games to learn new materials and improve their skills and knowledge. Not all educators welcomed this shift, however, as some believed it took power and
responsibility away from the teachers and cheapened the educational experience for learners.
Over the last decade, two distinct camps of educators have emerged. Tech advocates stress that computers and Internet technology allow students to learn at their own pace in an environment that makes them feel comfortable, while the traditional classroom sets a pace that many learners can’t keep up with and often makes students feel uncomfortable. Traditionalists, on the other hand, believe that over-reliance on tech limits students’ ability to develop their own knowledge and skills and does little to prepare them for the realities of being adults in the real world.
Regrettably, the inability of these two parties to find an agreement has prevented the growth of our education system. We must learn from what worked in the past while adopting the best of our new technologies to create an education system that reflects our modern world. If we can’t get all our teachers on the same page, then we will be at risk of failing future generations.
32．Who can probably learn better under the 1945 — 2000 model of education
A．Lisa who tends to read by herself. B．Michael who disciplines himself.
C．Kate who can focus on listening for long. D．Tom who prefers hands-on learning.
33．Why do some educators prefer the second education pattern
A．It allows for different learning styles. B．It has the same hope for students.
C．It fires students’ enthusiasm for learning. D．It reduces teachers’ level of stress.
34．What message is conveyed in paragraph 3
A．Two of a trade never agree. B．Everyone thinks in his way.
C．Every potter praises his pot. D．One’s words reflect one’s thinking.
35．What is the author’s understanding of a good education system
A．It’s full of well-trained subject teachers. B．It’s an accurate mirror of the real world.
C．It’s inclusive and accessible to all students. D．It’s an integration of tradition and modernity.
第二节(共5小题;每小题 2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Photography for me has always been a key. It opens up doors, gives me an excuse to travel with more purpose, and lets me see behind the scenes. 36 —“Better get back to taking photos. Nice to chat!”
What is my advice to beginners I didn’t study photography; I’m not formally trained; 37 But that’s not what photography is about for me. If you want to be a photographer, be constantly asking yourself the question: “What is the story here ” It doesn’t matter if you are shooting a dish at your favorite restaurant or the food waste processing plant that deals with wat’s left over— 38 What does that mean If I’m photographing a dinner party for Social Supply, it’s important to capture not just the plate of food, but to step back and capture the scene around it. If I’m taking photos of a mushroom harvest in Yunnan, I make sure to find an angle that shows just how much they’ve harvested, but also a few close-ups of the weathered hands that are carefully sorting.
39 I’ve taken hundreds of thousands of photos this year alone. The more you shoot the better you will be. So, start shooting—anything and everything, but specially your fiends’ businesses and projects.
Do I have a good camera Yes, but some people still think that the photos I post from my phone were taken on that camera, so don’t confuse a good device with being a good photographer. 40 so start there, and start today.
A．Let the story guide you.
B．I have virtually no art experience.
C．Like anything, photography requires practice.
D．Photography becomes an incredible drive to explore.
E．Some of my favorite photographers just use their phone.
F．It also helps to slip out of awkward small talk at parties.
G．I feel deeply connected with whatever is captured through my camera lens.
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。
I was struggling 11 months after I left China to pursue a PhD in England. In the daytime, I kept myself 41 in my research. But at night I had to fight increasing 42 . I turned to social media and even tried “talking” to Chat GPT, which 43 me for a few days. But when the novelty 44 I was back where I started.
When colleagues invited me for a coffee chat or lunch, I 45 to feel the urgency to get back to my long list of research 46 , not taking time to build relationships. Eventually, my loneliness hit a breaking 47 . When I talked to my tutor about my feeling, she helped me see that 48 with the people around me would improve my state of mind. I began to chat with friends more and realized we were all dealing with 49 , professionally and personally. Life isn’t about convincing colleagues that I can do everything 50 , but about teaming up with friends on common goals and challenges.
These days, I’m working not only on my research, but also try to book 51 with my friends for research discussion, and share 52 into social issues through coffee chats. I feel much more 53 when I come home with concrete memories and measurable milestones. And cooperating with my colleagues has helped me overcome some 54 research challenges.
The nights are still as 55 as before, but I have seen the bright light in the day. I feel content to lie down and rest so I'm prepared for tomorrow's new adventure.
41．A．charged B．filled C．buried D．defined
42．A．calmness B．excitement C．anger D．loneliness
43．A．detected B．delighted C．facilitated D．integrated
44．A．faded away B．came off C．got over D．turned over
45．A．hesitated B．demanded C．declined D．tended
46．A．capacities B．tasks C．strategies D．consequences
47．A．occasion B．reputation C．point D．reference
48．A．negotiating B．standing C．responding D．engaging
49．A．challenges B．principles C．conflict D．freedom
50．A．stubbornly B．responsibly C．independently D．innocently
51．A．benefits B．appointments C．tickets D．settlements
52．A．relief B．criticism C．investigations D．insights
53．A．reputation B．perfection C．inspiration D．assessment
54．A．tough B．subjective C．decent D．flexible
55．A．boring B．long C．remarkable D．agreeable
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。
When discussing global education systems, Finland stands out for 56 (it) high-ranking performance in international assessments and holistic (全面的) approach to education. The Finnish curriculum prioritizes essential life skills such as 57 (creative), cooperation, critical thinking, and communication. Additionally, Finnish schools 58 (emphasis) social and emotional skills like empathy and self-confidence, ensuring students are well-rounded and prepared for real-world challenges.
Finland’s education system values cooperation 59 competition, fostering a cooperative learning environment 60 students learn from and support each other. Meanwhile, Finnish teachers enjoy freedom to design their course, which allows them 61 (tailor) their teaching methods to meet their students’ unique needs. This trust in teachers, combined with the cooperative learning environment, 62 (promote) innovation, continuous improvement, and collective responsibility for student success.
63 , to imitate Finland’s success requires careful consideration of contextual factors and systemic differences. Finland’s model shows that comprehensive education, 64 (profession) trust, and cooperation are key to 65 (secure) long-term student success.
第四部分写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66．假定你是李华，是某国际学校的学生会主席。你校将承办国际中学生交流大会，欲招聘一批志愿者。请你用英语写一则招聘启事登在校报上，内容包括：
1. 招聘目的；2. 应聘条件及选拔方式。
注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Volunteers Wanted
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Student Union
第二节(满分25分)
67．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文，续写词数应为150左右。
Tionae Thomas couldn’t be prouder of her 14-year-old daughter. Plenty of people overlooked a boy sitting alone under a tree in a shopping center parking lot. But not Tionae’s daughter. The 14-year-old girl stepped in to help the stranded(滞留) boy. And the Internet is applauding this girl for her kindness!
Tionae and her daughter were on the way home. But as they passed a shopping center, Tionae’s daughter begged her to pull over. She’d noticed a boy who looked like he was most likely in elementary school. He sat all alone under a tree in a small island within the parking lot.
“It’s too hot, mama,” the girl told her mom.
So, Tionae pulled over and her daughter got out, asking the stranded boy where his parents were. But the boy didn’t know.
The kind girl let the stranded boy use her cell phone to give his dad a call. Then she suggested he move from his spot under the tree to the front of a nearby Rite Aid. She told him it would be safer. At the same time, the girl left him her phone number and told him that he could call her if necessary.
Getting back into the car with her mom, the girl asked to wait to make sure the stranded boy got picked up. She hated the idea of leaving him alone. And because of the warmer temperatures, she wanted to get him some water.
Plenty of others must have noticed the boy. Maybe they left him alone because they didn’t want to disturb or scare him. Maybe they just thought someone else would do something. But Tionae’s daughter was the only one to step in and help.
Para 1: Two days later, the girl received the boy’s call.
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Para 2: And Tionae couldn’t help but brag(自夸) on her sweet girl, posting the whole story on Facebook.
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1．C【原文】M: My online banking has been restricted. The bank said my cards had been used at several game stores, which I would never do. They can’t have been stolen, either.
W: Did you put the card details on the computer Maybe your kid has bought something without realizing it
2．A【原文】M: Welcome to our shop. It seems you are interested in this dress. It is very suitable for office ladies like you.
W: Yes, but I am afraid it is too thick to wear in summer. It’s getting hotter in the following days.
3．A【原文】W: The light has gone out!
M: It happens when too many people are using air-conditioning.
W: Do you often have power failure in this city
M: Since this June.
4．C【原文】M: Could you babysit for me tonight I have to pick up my manager from the airport.
W: No problem. This is what the neighbors should do and I like Peggy very much.
5．C【原文】W: Should I take a taxi or a bus to the town center
M: Either will do. But the subway goes directly there and it’s cheaper.
W: Thanks. I’ll take it instead.
6．C 7．B
【原文】W: Merry Christmas, Mr. Brown. I would like to give you the book I specially chose as a gift. I think you would be fond of it.
M: Thanks, Mrs. White. It’ll be of great help in my work.
W: By the way, do you have any plans for this holiday
M: I used to stay at home or visit some friends, but this year I want to go somewhere alone.
8．B 9．B 10．C
【原文】M: At just 23, Betty, the pop star, has a handful of records to her name. Now she will talk to me about herself. Where do you come from
W: I grew up in West London. And I was actually born there as well. My mum is from Scotland and my father is from Singapore. He came over when he was 17 or something to England and met my mum and they got married.
M: So have you ever been to Singapore
W: Actually it’s funny you should say that, because I went to Singapore for my holiday this year. I did the whole tourists’ things and I really enjoyed it. It was quite nice seeing people that looked like my dad. I really loved it and the people were lovely. There are Chinese, Indians, and English. So there are three different kinds of customs there. You can walk to one part of the town, and it’s like India; and in another part, it’s like Europe; and in another part, it’s like China. So you see, in one country, you can experience different customs from three different societies. That is something special about Singapore. And I also think Singapore has got the best food.
M: Did you get looked at a lot over there
W: Yeah, I did, because people thought I was half something, and they liked my skin, so I got quite a lot people looking at me, which was quite annoying.
11．A 12．C 13．B
【原文】M: Is it Friday, honey
W: No, that’s tomorrow. What’s up
M: Why is Anne still watching TV She’s supposed to be studying right now.
W: She is going to start at eight p.m. I reminded her.
M: Okay, she will go to middle school next year. Her studies will be harder day by day, especially math. I wonder if I can help her with her studies.
W: Come on, Mark. You are a university professor. What are you saying
M: I’m a professor of social science only. Teaching kids is different from teaching university students. We should have an
approach that works for kids.
W: What should we do
M: Why don’t we take some classes to learn effective ways
W: Will they work
M: I’m not sure, but we can try.
W: I will look up some related classes on the Internet right now.
14．C 15．B 16．A
【原文】W: Aaron, do you know anything about Chinese martial arts
M: Absolutely! There’s so much diversity in Chinese martial arts.
W: Yeah. I love tai chi best for its graceful movements and health benefits. How about you
M: It’s hard to pick just one. I love Shaolin kung fu. And I’m into Wing Chun. The focus on close-range combat and efficiency is impressive. Besides, drunken boxing is also attractive. The appeal lies in its uniquely entertaining combination of smooth, unpredictable movements and comedic elements.
W: I see you really like Chinese martial arts. So how do you view the importance of Chinese martial arts
M: Well, apart from self-defense, they are deeply rooted in Chinese culture, promoting discipline and respect.
W: Yeah, and they also reflect Chinese philosophy. The yin-yang concept is evident in the balance between offense and defense.
17．B 18．A 19．B 20．C
【原文】
W: Good morning! Welcome to the language center of our university. We aim at helping people improve their language ability in several languages. Now, I’ll focus on one of our programs, the English Training Program, which I think you might be interested in. The program offers year-round English courses in eight levels. It offers courses for students, scholars, and professionals. Participants can prepare for study at an American university and improve their language skills and knowledge of American culture. The strength to the program is its ability to offer courses to meet any students’ specific needs and goals. Most students in this program study full time, which consists of twenty hours a week. On the first day of the program, you take a test to determine your level. At the end of each seven-week session, your language skills are evaluated. And if you’ve made enough progress, you are promoted to the next level. In addition, you can enter the Language Center Bonus Project, which will allow you to have extra English hours with a native speaker. For more practice chances, there are also several social activities and field trips organized by the student center.
21．B 22．D 23．D
【导语】这是一篇应用文。本文主要介绍了四款用于保护孩子在线安全的应用程序，并对比了它们的功能和价格。
21．推理判断题。根据第一段第二句“To find out which app is the best to keep your kids safe online, we tested four apps over five weeks.(为了找出最能保证你的孩子上网安全的应用，我们在五周内测试了四个应用。)”可知，这篇文章的目标读者是父母。故选B。
22．细节理解题。根据“Mobicip Premium”部分中的“$8 per month (billed annually at $96) for 20 managed devices at Mobicip(Mobicip的20台托管设备每月8美元（按年计费96美元）)”，“Net Nanny”部分中的“$90 per year (billed annually) for 20 managed devices at Net Nanny(Net Nanny的20台托管设备每年90美元（按年计费）)”，“OurPact Premium+”部分中的“$100 per year (billed annually) for 20 managed devices at OurPact(在OurPact上管理20台设备，每年支付100美元（按年计费）)”和“Qustodio Premium Small”部分中的“$55 per year (billed annually) for 20 managed devices at Qustodio(Qustodio管理的20台设备每年55美元（按年计费）)”可知，Qustodio Premium Small对于每年20台托管设备来说是最便宜的。故选D。
23．细节理解题。根据“Net Nanny”部分中的“The user interface (界面) of this app is family-friendly and visually engaging, featuring cartoons of parents and casual language.(这个应用程序的用户界面是家庭友好的，视觉上很吸引人，以父母的卡通和随意的语言为特色。)”可知，Net Nanny的特色是卡通界面。故选D。
24．A 25．B 26．D 27．A
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了美国经济表面上看似乎繁荣，但实际上普通美国人面临着诸多经济挑
战和压力的问题。
24．细节理解题。根据第二段的“According to a March 6 survey conducted by the Savings website, 47 percent of US parents provide financial support to their adult children to help deal with the cost of living struggles.(美国储蓄网站3月6日调查显示，47%的美国父母为成年子女提供经济支持，以帮助他们解决生活成本问题。)”可知，3月6日的调查发现了美国成年子女其中近一半的人在经济上依赖他人。故选A。
25．词义猜测题。根据第四段的“According to a survey, food prices are expected to increase by nearly 2.5 percent in 2024. Meanwhile, stable housing remains an elusive dream for many. The average rate for a 30-year mortgage was almost 8 percent in 2023, which means many Americans are priced out of affording their own home.(。根据一项调查，2024年食品价格预计将上涨近2.5%。与此同时，稳定的住房仍然是许多人……的梦想。2023年，30年期抵押贷款的平均利率接近8%，这意味着许多美国人负担不起自己的房子。) ”可知，许多美国人负担不起自己的房子，由此可推知，稳定的住房仍是许多人难以实现的梦想，由此则划线词意为：很难实现的。故选B。
26．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的“As Gen Zers in the US struggle under financial pressures, so do the older generations supporting them, as their sharing puts their retirement at risk. The Savings website discovered that working parents were found to contribute“2.4 times more to support adult children than they contribute to their retirement accounts each month”.(当美国的Z世代在财务压力下挣扎时，支持他们的老一辈人也一样，因为他们的分担会让他们面临退休的风险。储蓄网站发现，有工作的父母每月为成年子女提供的资金是他们为退休账户提供的资金的2.4倍。)”可知，经济压力对年轻人和老年人都有影响。故选D。
27．推理判断题。根据最后一段的“Essentially, while the US economy remains afloat, we will witness multiple generations of Americans sinking in their own lifeboats in the years ahead.(从本质上讲，虽然美国经济还在继续，但在未来的几年里，我们将看到几代美国人在自己的救生艇上沉没。)”可知，作者对美国人的未来持消极的态度。故选A。
28．B 29．A 30．D 31．C
【导语】这篇文章属于说明文。文章简要介绍了匹克球这项运动，包括其起源、比赛规则、所需设备、运动好处以及其在全球的普及程度和未来发展预期。
28．推理判断题。作者在第一段首先提出了一个问题“Do you know what a pickleball is (你知道匹克球是什么吗 )”，接着介绍了匹克球在欧洲和北美的流行情况，以及加拿大有大量的官方社区俱乐部和估计每月有一百万加拿大人玩匹克球。由此可推知，作者提出这个问题是为了引出文章的主题——匹克球，让读者了解这项运动。故选B项。
29．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Players use square paddles (球拍) and a small plastic ball with some holes that’s similar in size to a tennis ball, but much lighter. (选手们使用方形的球拍和一个小塑料球，球上面有一些小洞，大小与网球相似，但要轻得多)”可知，匹克球和网球的共同点是它们使用大小相似的塑料球。故选A项。
30．细节理解题。根据第四段中“‘It can be played in non-traditional spaces like gyms and parking lots,’ says Tolley. ‘Any smooth surface will work, as long as you have a net, a ball and a paddle.’ (托利说：“它可以在健身房和停车场等非传统场所进行。只要你有网、球和球拍，任何光滑的表面都可以。”)”可知，匹克球可以在非传统场地如体育馆和停车场等地进行，只要有网、球和球拍，任何平滑的表面都可以玩。所以，可以在大多数开放的地方玩是匹克球的一个优势。故选D项。
31．推理判断题。最后一段中“Pickleball is easy to learn and is accessible to anyone. People who are really into the sport can join tournaments at various levels. It is the most inclusive game in the world.(匹克球很容易学，任何人都可以接触到。真正喜欢这项运动的人可以参加不同级别的比赛。它是世界上最具包容性的运动)”可推知，匹克球适合任何人，是最具包容性的运动，适合不同的人玩。故选C项。
32．C 33．A 34．B 35．D
【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了两种不同的教育模式的特点以及人们对它们的不同看法。
32．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Between 1945 and 2000, educators employed a fairly uniform approach. The teacher was the sun in the classroom, and all lessons and activities centered around him or her.( 1945年至2000年间，教育工作者采用了相当统一的方法。老师是教室里的太阳，所有的课程和活动都以他或她为中心。)”可知，1945至2000年间，老师是教室里的太阳，所有的课程和活动都围绕着老师进行，由此可推知在课堂上能长时间专注听课的学生可能会学得更好一些。因此能长时间集中注意力倾听的凯特很可能学得好。故选C。
33．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Instead of needing to focus on the teachers for the vast majority of the day, students
could use computers, websites, and even games to learn new materials and improve their skills and knowledge.(学生们可以利用电脑、网站甚至游戏来学习新材料，提高他们的技能和知识，而不是每天大部分时间都盯着老师。)”可知，在第二种教育模式下，学生们不必在一天的大部分时间里都关注老师，他们可以使用电脑、网站、甚至游戏来学习新材料、提高技能和增长知识。由此可推知，因为这种教育模式使不同的学习方式成为可能，所以一些教育工作者比较喜欢。故选A。
34．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Tech advocates stress that computers and Internet technology allow students to learn at their own pace in an environment that makes them feel comfortable, while the traditional classroom sets a pace that many learners can’t keep up with and often makes students feel uncomfortable. Traditionalists, on the other hand, believe that over-reliance on tech limits students’ ability to develop their own knowledge and skills and does little to prepare them for the realities of being adults in the real world. (科技倡导者强调，计算机和互联网技术允许学生在一个让他们感到舒适的环境中按照自己的节奏学习，而传统课堂设定的节奏让许多学习者跟不上，经常让学生感到不舒服。另一方面，传统主义者认为，过度依赖科技限制了学生发展自己的知识和技能的能力，几乎没有帮助他们做好面对即将在现实生活中成为成年人的现实的准备。。)”可知，科技支持者认为，计算机和互联网技术使学生能够在一个让他们感到舒适的环境中按自己的节奏学习，而传统的教室设定了一个许多学习者无法跟上的节奏，经常会让学生感到不舒服。传统主义者认为，对科技的过度依赖限制了学生增长知识和提高技能的能力，几乎没有帮助他们做好面对即将在现实生活中成为成年人的现实的准备。由此可知，就技术而言，科技支持者和传统主义者有不同的看法，也就是说仁者见仁，智者见智。A项“同行是冤家”；B项“仁者见仁，智者见智”；C项“王婆卖瓜，自卖自夸”；D项“言为心声”。故选B。
35．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“We must learn from what worked in the past while adopting the best of our new technologies to create an education system that reflects our modern world.(我们必须从过去的成功经验中学习，同时采用我们最好的新技术来创建一个反映我们现代世界的教育体系。)”可知，我们必须从过去的经验中学习，同时采用最新技术，创造一个反映我们现代世界的教育体制。由此可推知，在作者看来，一个好的教育体制需要融合传统与现代。故选D。
36．F 37．B 38．A 39．C 40．E
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者结合自身经历给出了一些摄影的建议。
36．上文“Photography for me has always been a key. It opens up doors, gives me an excuse to travel with more purpose, and lets me see behind the scenes.(摄影对我来说一直是个关键。它为我打开了一扇门，给了我一个更有目的旅行的借口，让我看到了幕后。)”提到了摄影对作者的重要性；下文““Better get back to taking photos. Nice to chat!”(“还是聊回拍照吧。这很好聊!”)”转而提到“回到拍照的话题”，为过渡句，下文第二段开始提出学习摄影的建议。由此可知，设空处应是承接上文的话题，与摄影的好处相关。F项“It also helps to slip out of awkward small talk at parties.(这也有助于在聚会上避免尴尬的闲聊。)”中的it指代上文的Photography，also helps也与上文对应。故选F项。
37．上文“I didn’t study photography; I’m not formally trained;(我没有学过摄影；我没有受过正规训练；)”提到了作者既没学过摄影，也没有受过正规训练；下文“But that’s not what photography is about for me.(但这不是摄影对我的意义。)”转而提到上文提到的那些都不是摄影对作者的意义。结合设空处前面的分号可知，设空处与上文两个句子构成排比句式。B项“I have virtually no art experience.(我几乎没有美术经验。)”与上文对应。故选B项。
38．上文“If you want to be a photographer, be constantly asking yourself the question: “What is the story here ” It doesn’t matter if you are shooting a dish at your favorite restaurant or the food waste processing plant that deals with wat’s left over(如果你想成为一名摄影师，就要不断地问自己这个问题：“这里的故事是什么？”无论你是在你最喜欢的餐馆拍摄一道菜，还是在处理剩饭剩菜的食物垃圾处理厂)”提到了如果相当一名摄影师，就要不断问自己“这里的故事是什么？”；下文“What does that mean If I’m photographing a dinner party for Social Supply, it’s important to capture not just the plate of food, but to step back and capture the scene around it.(这是什么意思？如果我正在为Social Supply拍摄晚宴，重要的是不仅要捕捉一盘食物，还要退后一步，捕捉周围的场景。)”通过举例子进一步解释了问“这里的故事是什么？”的含义。A项“Let the story guide you.(让故事引导你。)”与上文的“What is the story here ”对应。故选A项。
39．设空处位于段首，为段落主旨句；下文“I’ve taken hundreds of thousands of photos this year alone. The more you shoot the better you will be. So, start shooting—anything and everything, but specially your fiends’ businesses and projects.(仅今年一年，我就拍了数十万张照片。你拍得越多，你就会越好。所以，开始拍摄吧，什么都可以，尤其是你朋友的生
意和项目。)”提到了拍得越多，就会越好，说明摄影是需要练习的。C项“Like anything, photography requires practice.(像任何事情一样，摄影需要练习。)”最能概括本段内容。故选C项。
40．上文“Do I have a good camera Yes, but some people still think that the photos I post from my phone were taken on that camera, so don’t confuse a good device with being a good photographer.(我有好的相机吗？是的，但有些人仍然认为我从手机上发布的照片是用那台相机拍摄的，所以不要把一个好设备和一个好摄影师混为一谈。)”提到了不要把好设备和好摄影师混为一谈，由此可知，设空处应与摄影设备和摄影师有关。E项“Some of my favorite photographers just use their phone.(我最喜欢的一些摄影师只用他们的手机拍。)”与上下文对应。故选E项。
41．C 42．D 43．B 44．A 45．D 46．B 47．C 48．D 49．A 50．C 51．B 52．D 53．C 54．A 55．B
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在英国攻读博士学位期间经历的孤独和挣扎，以及通过社交活动和与导师的交流，逐渐认识到团队合作和与他人的关系建立对于心理健康和学业成就的重要性。
41．考查动词词义辨析。句意：白天，我埋头做研究。A. charged控告；B. filled填满；C. buried使陷入，忙于，专心于；D. defined定义。根据上文“I was struggling 11 months after I left China to pursue a Ph.D.”和“in my research”可知，作者为了攻读博士学位，埋头做研究；(be) buried in“埋头于……”。故选C项。
42．考查名词词义辨析。句意：但到了晚上，我不得不与日益增加的孤独感作斗争。A. calmness冷静；B. excitement兴奋；C. anger愤怒；D. loneliness孤独。根据下文“I turned to social media and even tried “talking” to Chat GPT”可推知，作者感到孤独，所以试图用社交媒体和Chat GPT来排解孤独。故选D项。
43．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我转向社交媒体，甚至尝试用Chat GPT“交谈”，这让我开心了几天。A. detected发现；B. delighted使高兴；C. facilitated促进；D. integrated整合。根据下文“novelty”可推知，社交媒体和Chat GPT确实给作者带来新鲜感，让作者感到快乐。故选B项。
44．考查动词短语辨析。句意：但当新鲜感消退后，我又回到了起点。A. faded away逐渐消失；B. came off脱落；C. got over克服；D. turned over翻转。根据下文“I was back where I started”可知，新鲜感消退了，回到原来状态。故选A项。
45．考查动词词义辨析。句意：当同事们邀请我喝咖啡聊天或共进午餐时，我往往会感到迫切需要回到我那一长串的研究任务中，而不是花时间去建立关系。A. hesitated犹豫；B. demanded要求；C. declined下降；D. tended倾向于，往往会。根据下文“feel the urgency to get back to my long list of research”可知，即便受到邀约，作者还是倾向于选择回到自己的研究上；tend to do...“倾向于做某事”。故选D项。
46．考查名词词义辨析。句意：当同事们邀请我喝咖啡聊天或共进午餐时，我往往会感到迫切需要回到我那一长串的研究任务中，而不是花时间去建立关系。A. capacities职位；B. tasks任务；C. strategies策略；D. consequences后果。根据第一段中“I was struggling 11 months after I left China to pursue a Ph.D. in England.”可知，作者在英国攻读博士学位，所以他有很多研究任务要完成。故选B项。
47．考查名词词义辨析。句意：最终，我的孤独达到了极限。A. occasion场合；B. reputation声誉；C. point点，阶段；D. reference参考。根据下文“When I talked to my tutor about my feeling”可知，作者开始向导师寻求心理帮助，说明他的孤独感达到了一个极限；breaking point“顶点，极限”。故选C项。
48．考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我和我的导师谈论我的感受时，她帮助我认识到与周围的人交往会改善我的心态。A. negotiating谈判；B. standing站立；C. responding回应；D. engaging参与，与……建立密切关系。根据下文“with the people around me”和“I began to chat with friends more”可知，导师建议作者多与周围的人交往；engage with“与……接触，与……交往”。故选D项。
49．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我开始更多地和朋友聊天，意识到我们都在应对挑战，无论是职业上的还是个人的。A. challenges挑战；B. principles原则；C. conflict冲突；D. freedom自由。根据上文“realized we were all”可推知，作者发现其他人和自己一样，都面临挑战。故选A项。
50．考查副词词义辨析。句意：生活不是让同事相信我可以独立完成所有事情，而是为了共同的目标和挑战与朋友合作。A. stubbornly固执地；B. responsibly负责地；C. independently独立地；D. innocently天真地。根据下文“but about teaming up with friends on common goals and challenges.”可知，我们应该与朋友合作完成共同的目标，而不是独立完成所有事情。故选C项。
51．考查名词词义辨析。句意：这些天，我不仅在做我的研究，还试着和我的朋友约时间讨论研究，并通过咖啡聊
天分享对社会问题的见解。A. benefits好处；B. appointments预约；C. tickets票据；D. settlements定居点。根据下文“with my friends for research discussion”可知，作者会预约和朋友进行研究讨论。故选B项。
52．考查名词词义辨析。句意：这些天，我不仅在做我的研究，还试着和我的朋友约时间讨论研究，并通过咖啡聊天分享对社会问题的见解。A. relief轻松；B. criticism批评；C. investigations调查；D. insights见解。根据下文“into social issues through coffee chats”可知，作者会和朋友在咖啡时间分享对社会问题的见解。故选D项。
53．考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我带着具体的记忆和可衡量的里程碑回家时，我会感到更多的灵感。A. reputation名誉；B. perfection完美；C. inspiration灵感；D. assessment评估。根据下文“come home with concrete memories and measurable milestones”可推知，和朋友的交流会让作者得到灵感。故选C项。
54．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：与同事的合作帮助我克服了一些艰巨的研究挑战。A. tough艰难的；B. subjective主观的；C. decent得体的；D. flexible灵活的。根据上文“overcome”和下文“challenges”可知，合作帮助作者克服艰难的研究挑战。故选A项。
55．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：夜晚还是和以前一样长，但我已经看到了白天明亮的光。A. boring无聊的；B. long长的；C. remarkable值得注意的；D. agreeable令人愉快的。根据下文“as before”可知，夜晚未变，仍然很长。故选B项。
56．its 57．creativity 58．emphasize 59．over 60．where 61．to tailor 62．promotes 63．However 64．professional 65．securing
【导语】本文体裁属于说明文。文章主要介绍了芬兰教育系统的特色、优势以及其成功背后的理念与实践。
56．考查代词。句意：在讨论全球教育体系时，芬兰以其在国际评估中的高排名表现和全面的教育方法脱颖而出。本空用it的形容词性物主代词its“它的”，修饰名词短语high-ranking performance，作前置定语。故填its。
57．考查名词。句意：芬兰的课程优先考虑基本的生活技能，如创造力、合作、批判性思维和沟通。本空用creative的名词形式creativity“创造力”，作such as的宾语。故填creativity。
58．考查动词时态。句意：此外，芬兰学校强调社交和情感技能，如同理心和自信，确保学生全面发展并准备好应对现实世界的挑战。本句表经常性、习惯性动作，故时态用一般现在时，本空作句子谓语，用emphasis的动词形式emphasize“强调”，主语schools为复数，因此谓语用动词用原形。故填emphasize。
59．考查介词。句意：芬兰教育体系重视合作而不是竞争，培养了一种合作学习环境，让学生相互学习、相互支持。此处表示“重视合作而不是竞争”，所以要用介词over表示“而不是”。故填over。
60．考查定语从句。句意同上。本空引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是environment，关系词代替先行词在从句中作地点状语，应用关系副词where引导。故填where。
61．考查非谓语动词。句意：与此同时，芬兰教师享有设计课程的自由，这使他们能够根据学生的独特需求调整教学方法。allow sb. to do sth.意为“允许某人做某事”，本空用tailor“专门制作，订做”的不定式，作宾补。故填to tailor。
62．考查动词时态。句意：对教师的信任加上合作学习环境，促进了创新、持续改进及对学生成功的集体责任。本句描述的是一般情况，故时态用一般现在时，主语This trust为第三人称单数，本空用promote“促进”的第三人称单数形式promotes，作谓语。故填promotes。
63．考查副词。句意：然而，要模仿芬兰的成功，需要仔细考虑情境因素和系统差异。前后两句之间存在转折关系，所以要用副词however“然而”，位于句首，首字母大写。故填However。
64．考查形容词。句意：芬兰模式表明，全面教育、职业信任和合作是确保学生长期成功的关键。本空用profession的形容词形式professional“职业的”，修饰名词trust，作前置定语。故填professional。
65．考查非谓语动词。句意同上。key to doing sth.意为“做某事的关键”，本空用secure“保护，获得，实现”的动名词securing，作介词to的宾语。故填securing。
66．Volunteers Wanted
An international high school students' communication conference will be held in our school. In order to ensure the smooth running of the conference, we are now recruiting volunteers.
The requirements for volunteers are as follows: 1. Fluent English, especially in oral expression. 2. Good communication and interpersonal skills. 3. Enthusiasm and patience. 4. Availability during the conference period.
The selection process will include an interview and a practical test. We will select the best candidates based on their
performance in these two aspects.
If you are interested, please submit your application to the Student Union before the deadline. We look forward to your participation and contribution!
Student Union
【导语】本篇书面表达是一则通知，要求考生以学生会主席的身份为即将举办的国际中学生交流大会撰写一则招聘志愿者的启事。
【详解】词汇积累
确保：ensure → guarantee最佳候选人：the best candidates → the most suitable applicants
参与和贡献：participation and contribution → involvement and devotion
面试：interview→ face-to-face meeting实践测试：practical test→ hands-on assessment
句式拓展
同义句改写 原句：We are now recruiting volunteers.
拓展句：We are currently in the process of recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers.
【点睛】【高分句型1】In order to ensure the smooth running of the conference, we are now recruiting volunteers.（使用了动词不定式做目的状语）
【高分句型2】We will select the best candidates based on their performance in these two aspects, which demonstrates our commitment to excellence.（使用了关系代词which引导的非限制性定语从句）
67．范文
Two days later, the girl received the boy’s call. He thanked her sincerely for her kindness and explained he had been waiting there for a long time that day and that his parents had been delayed due to a car breakdown, for which his parents felt so sorry. Touched by her kindness, the boy’s parents also called to express their gratitude and admiration for her and her mother. They were grateful that she had taken the time to ensure their son’s safety and comfort.
And Tionae couldn’t help but brag(自夸) on her sweet girl, posting the whole story on Facebook. Soon, someone shared the post and it soon went viral. People, including friends, family and even strangers, praised her for her empathy, bravery, and willingness to help a stranger in need. Her selfless acts served as a reminder that small acts of kindness can really make a significant difference to someone’s life. Inspired by her daughter’s actions, Tionae decided to organize events in the community to encourage people to help the needy at any time.
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Tionae Thomas的女儿帮助了一个被滞留的男孩，有很多人注意到了这个男孩。也许他们让他一个人呆着是因为他们不想打扰或吓唬他。也许他们只是觉得别人会做点什么。但Tionae的女儿是唯一一个站出来帮忙的人。男孩的父母时候打来电话表示感谢，而Tionae把事情发布到了网上，女儿得到了大家的称赞。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“两天后，女孩接到了男孩的电话”可知，第一段可描写男孩的父母打电话感谢。
②由第二段首句内容“而Tionae忍不住要夸耀她可爱的女儿，并把整个故事发到了Facebook上”可知，第二段可描写女儿得到了大家的称赞以及故事带来的感悟。
2.续写线索：接到电话——解释缘由——表示感谢——分享故事——得到称赞——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类①决定：decide to do sth/determine to do sth②表达：express /extend③解释：explain/illustrate
情绪类①打动：touched/moved②感谢：grateful /thankful
【点睛】[高分句型1] He thanked her sincerely for her kindness and explained he had been waiting there for a long time that day and that his parents had been delayed due to a car breakdown, for which his parents felt so sorry. (运用了介词+关系代词结构非限制性定语从句和that引导宾语从句)
[高分句型2] Inspired by her daughter’s actions, Tionae decided to organize events in the community to encourage people to help the needy at any time. (运用了过去分词作状语)
