2024-2025学年学年江苏省苏州市高二上学期11月期中英语试题(含答案，无听力音频及听力原文)
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2024-2025学年学年江苏省苏州市高二上学期11月期中英语试题
注意事项：
1. 本试卷满分150分。考试时间120分钟。
2. 答题前，务必将自己的学校、姓名、考试号等相关信息写在答题卡上规定的地方。
3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上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，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题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 does the woman want to watch
A. A reality show. B. A news program. C. A cooking program.
2. When could Mr. Lauren meet the man
A. At 1:00 p. m. B. At 2:00 p. m. C. At 3:00 p. m.
3. How did the man know Mike
A By performing in the same play.
B. By taking the same class.
C. By joining the same club.
4. Who saved the people in the train accident
A. The driver. B. A doctor. C. A reporter.
5. Where are the speakers now
A. By a lake. B. At the office. C. In a gym.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟； 听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the main topic of the conversation
A. Dressing for work. B. Working from home. C. Development of technology.
7. What does the man find difficult
A. Looking after his daughter.
B. Dealing with computer problems.
C. Staying focused during working hours.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Store owner and customer. B. Editor and writer. C. Teacher and student.
9. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Celebrate Mr. Brown’s retirement.
B. Write some notes about the novel.
C. Contact his teacher to do an interview.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Who might the woman be
A. A hotel worker. B. A travel agent. C. A tourist.
11. What’s the best way to get around in England according to the woman
A. By bus. B. By train. C. By car.
12. What does the man think of the police in England
A. Strict. B. Careless. C. Friendly.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What problem did the man have
A. His items were the wrong size.
B. His credit card didn’t work.
C. His shipping took too long.
14. Who was the gift for
A. The man himself. B. The man’s daughter. C. The man’s grandson.
15. How will the woman help the man
A. She will arrange overnight shipping.
B. She will send him different items.
C. She will return his money.
16. What will the man probably do next
A. Check his bank account. B. Go to a post office. C. Visit a local shop.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Where will the “golden umbrella” be made
A. In an Airbus factory.
B. In L3Harris Technologies.
C. In European Space Agency.
18. What is the function of the “golden umbrella”
A. Working out where trees need to be planted.
B. Measuring the amount of wood material.
C. Recording how trees grow and fall.
19. How often will the maps be updated
A. Every month. B. Every five months. C. Every six months.
20. What is the main purpose of the project
A. To know the role of forests better.
B. To help trees grow in a healthier way.
C. To prove that trees are good for the environment.
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
When you volunteer through United Way, you’ re joining 1.5 million people who are giving back so others can get ahead. Use your time and talent to create social change where you work or live — join our community of game changers.
If you are accepted to become a United Way volunteer, you will be required to complete the series of immunization (免疫) requirements listed below. It is requested that you complete all of your immunization requirements through your own healthcare provider. However, if this presents a financial hardship for you, Employee Health or Occupational Health may be able to assist with these requirements.
Requirement Option 1 Option 2
MMR Vaccine (疫苗) 2 dose (剂量) series Titer showing immunity to all 3 parts (Measles, Mumps and Rubella)
TDaP Vaccine TDaP given within the last 10 years TDaP given once after the age of 17 + TD given in the last 10 years
TB Screening 1 negative TB test in prior 3 months + I negative TB test in prior 12 months Positive TB test + Negative chest Xray + Negative TB symptom review
Hepatitis B Vaccine Required only for San Francisco Emergency Department 2 or 3 dose series Titer showing immunity
Volunteer duties vary, but may include visiting and socializing with patients, helping with light tasks such as sorting or filing, and assisting patients/visitors with wayfinding.
Volunteers cannot perform any “hand-on” or clinical duties, perform the same job as staff members, or shadow or observe medical staff.
We do not offer any research or internship opportunities.
1. What is the purpose of the United Way
A. To inform volunteers to take the vaccines. B. To attract volunteers to make a difference.
C. To create social change in the community. D. To provide an opportunity of internship.
2. What can be learned about immunization requirements
A. Two doses of MMR are necessary for Measles. B. TDaP should be shot at the age of 17 immediately.
C. 2 negative TB tests are given in prior 12 months. D. Hepatitis B Vaccine is only for regional volunteers.
3. What are the volunteers expected to do
A. Assist dying patients file their wills. B. Direct the way for patients and visitors.
C. Take medical workers’ place in case. D. Observe doctors in a clinical setting.
B
In 2015, Brian Peterson, a car designer for Kia Motors, moved to Santa Ana, California, with his wife, Vanessa. There, they often met a homeless man named Matt Faris, who would frequently shout on the street corner, sometimes disturbing their sleep. Initially, Peterson had no interaction with Faris, but everything changed after reading the book Love Does, which stressed the power of love in action. Inspired by the book, Peterson decided to introduce himself to Faris.
In their first conversation, Peterson learned that Faris had moved to Southern California from Kentucky in pursuit of a music career but had fallen on hard times, living on the streets for over a decade. Despite Faris’s rough appearance, Peterson saw beauty in him and felt forced to paint his portrait, even though he hadn’t picked up a paintbrush in eight years. Faris agreed, marking the start of a transformative project.
So Peterson went to establish Faces of Santa Ana, a nonprofit organization dedicated to painting portraits of unhoused individuals in the community. He captures each subject’s personality through colors and then sells the portraits, splitting the earnings with the subject. Half of the funds are placed in a “love account”, which helps them to address their personal needs. However, Peterson learned the importance of asking people directly how they wanted to use the money rather than assuming what they need most. For example, Faris used the funds from his portrait to record an album, while another subject, Kimberly Sondoval, used the money to help pay her daughter’s rent.
Over the years, Peterson’s project expanded, leading him to found Faces of Mankind, where artists nationwide paint portraits of the homeless. To date, Peterson has personally painted 41 portraits. His work not only provides financial assistance but also fosters understanding and connection between the buyers and the subjects, with many buyers developing friendships with the individuals they initially overlooked. Peterson hopes his work will continue to change how people perceive the homeless.
4. What inspired Brian Peterson to approach Matt Faris
A. He saw Faris had artistic talent. B. He read a book about love in action.
C. He wanted to complain about Faris’s shouting. D. He intended to found a nonprofit organization.
5 How does Brian Peterson deal with the money he earns from selling the portraits
A. He donates it to charities.
B. He uses it to expand his project.
C. He sponsors the homeless to buy art supplies.
D. He keeps half and gives the other half to his subjects.
6. What is true about Peterson in Paragraph 3
A. He believes in giving without accepting. B. He prefers to decide how the money should be spent.
C. He helps people based on their personal needs. D. He funds them to develop art-related projects.
7. What would be the best title for this passage
A. Painting for Homeless B. Art Can Cure Homelessness
C. The Story of Matt Faris D. Selling Portraits for Charity
C
Scientists from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HIPS) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences have designed a wristwatch that can measure essential chemicals in body sweat Their findings were published in the journal ACS Nano.
Sweat contains electrolytes (电解质), primarily potassium, sodium and calcium. The balance of these essential minerals is crucial for supporting muscle function, nerve health and regular heartbeat. The wristwatch collects sweat from the skin and analyzes it in real time using a sensor chip with sensitive membrane. When sweat enters the device, it will come into contact with the membrane that contains three tubes capable of measuring sodium, potassium and calcium levels respectively.
Although they are not the first to invent sweat sensors, the Chinese researchers emphasized the wrist watch’s solid interface for long-term reliability. “It surpasses the stability of many other sensors by consistently monitoring human sweat for over six months,” said the lead researcher Huang Xingjiu.
Since athletes use electrolyte drinks to counteract (抵制) the loss of energy and refill it, researchers in the study measured the sweat composition of these chemicals in athletes running long distances. The accuracy reached about 95 percent when compared to the standard detection method.
“When there are electrolyte abnormalities, the device will remind users to supplement (补充) them quickly. The aim of developing this device is to provide warnings for electrolyte loss and reduce exercise-related injury risks.”
For ordinary people, the traditional electrolyte test requires samples of body fluids taken in hospitals. The new wristwatch has the potential to serve as an alternative to needles for measuring electrolytes.
The next goal of the research team is to design various sensitive membrane materials for monitoring more information. The researchers noted that compared to popular fitness watches on the market, the device they designed is larger and heavier, making it less comfortable to wear. However, they expect to develop wearable sweat sensors suitable for market applications in the next five years. The team of researchers also aims to adapt the device for environmental monitoring.
8. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The working principle of the device. B. The composition of sweat.
C. The function of a particular sensor. D. The balance of the minerals.
9. Which of the following is the advantage of the wristwatch
A. accurate and popular. B. large and wearable.
C. convenient and comfortable. D. reliable and stable.
10. What does the author imply in the last paragraph
A. The wristwatch has no equal now. B. The product hasn’t hit the market yet.
C. The researchers are content with the product. D. The device will be definitely put into extensive use.
11. What is the purpose of the passage
A. To provide warnings for readers to reduce risks.
B. To introduce a new product on monitoring health.
C. To inform the readers of the importance of eletrolytes.
D. To analyze the relationship between sweat and health.
D
Victories are temporary in China’s fast-changing economy. Earlier this month Colin Huang, the founder of Pinduoduo, became China’s richest man. The company, founded in 2015, today is China’s third-largest e-commerce firm by sales, behind only and Alibaba.
Mr Huang’s time atop China’s rich list was, however, brief. On August 26th Pinduoduo’s share price decreased by nearly 30% after it reported sales for the quarter from April to June fell short of the market’s high expectations and gave warning that a long-run decline in profitability was “unavoidable”.
Pinduoduo’s misfortunes are set against a backdrop of weakening consumer spending in China. In June sales from the “618” shopping festival fell for the first time, despite a number of platforms extending their sales periods this year. A fierce price war is adding to the trouble. Visit any Chinese e-commerce site and you will be impressed by signs advertising huge discounts and promising the cheapest deals petition has grown more intense because of attacks into e-commerce by short-video apps such as Douyin and Xiaohongshu. Some merchants are piling yet more pressure on the industry. Some Chinese e-commerce companies juice their sales by fining merchants for late deliveries or product mismatches. Last month hundreds of suppliers surrounded the offices of Temu, Pinduoduo’s foreign branch, in the southern city of Guangzhou to protest against such punishment.
Pinduoduo may be hoping that international expansion will rescue it from deteriorating conditions at home. That will not be straightforward. Although the number of people using Temu, which launched in America in 2022, has rocketed, owing in no small part to the vast amounts it has spent on advertising, turning that into profit has proved trickier.
What is more, America’s e-commerce Amazon is fighting back against the Chinese upstart. During its Prime Day sale in July it offered discounts of up to 70% on some products. It is also reportedly planning to launch a discount section on its site which will feature cheap items.
12. Why did Pinduoduo’s share price decrease sharply
A. China is experiencing a major economic boom.
B. Colin Huang failed to run the company well.
C. Sales for the second quarter didn’t meet the expectations.
D. Consumers were unwilling to spend money on the platform.
13. What difficulty is Pinduoduo faced with
A. The rapid rise of and Alibaba.
B. The pressure from consumers and suppliers.
C. The invasion of many overseas e-commerce giants.
D. The intense price competition and weak purchasing power.
14. What does the underlined word “deteriorating” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Declining. B. Alarming. C. Increasing. D. Changing.
15. How does the author find Pinduoduo’s expansion of international market
A. Hopeful. B. Cautious. C. Unclear. D. Favourable.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
People are constantly bombarded (轰炸) with unrealistic and potentially harmful images of “ideal” body types. ____16____ It’s also important to learn what your body can physically do and become comfortable. In order to accept your body, it’s important to get in touch with both of these aspects of your body on their own terms.
____17____ This means not trying to change who you are or focus on qualities you don’t like. Learn to enjoy your body —— how you move, feel, and get around. Let go of how you used to look, especially if your body has undergone changes from injuries, or medical conditions. Be kind to your body as it is right now.
Replace negative thoughts with positive ones. As soon as you notice yourself starting to have a negative thought, replace it with something positive about yourself. Give yourself time to get into the habit of thinking positively. Try starting each day by thinking a few positive thoughts. ____18____
Compare yourself only to yourself. ____19____ There’s no point in comparing yourself to others, regardless of whether the person is a celebrity or classmate sitting next to you. Instead, compare yourself in terms of how you’ ve progressed over time, now that you’ve created your own realistic goals. For example, you might think to yourself that you’ve improved your appearance compared to a few years ago.
Know when to seek help. Understand that nearly everyone struggles to maintain positive body image all the time and it’s normal to have ups and downs. ____20____ There are various signs that your body issues are severe and require professional help.
A. Accept your body as it is.
B. Identify what you like about your body and appearance.
C. Negative thoughts do nothing to improve your self-image.
D. The world would be a pretty boring place if we all looked the same.
E. But you should also honestly consider if you need to speak with a counselor, or specialist.
F. This can make it difficult to accept, love, and feel confident in your own body, which is critical.
G. Remind yourself of these thoughts throughout the day when you start feeling critical of yourself.
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。
Ever since I was little, the doctors told my parents that someday I would need hearing aids. Of all my ____21____ my ears are the ones I hate the most. Although my hearing was getting ____22____ I hadn’t told anyone. The ocean sound that was always in my head had been getting louder, ____23____ people’s voices, I even couldn’t hear teachers in class. But I knew if I told Mom about it, I’d ____24____ hearing aids.
Then in my annual checkup, I ____25____ the audiology test and the doctor said, “Dude, it’s time.” And he ____26____ me to a special ear doctor. When the ear doctor first pulled the hearing aids out for me, I groaned.
Normal aids usually have a part that wraps around the outer ear to hold the inner bud ____27____ . But since I didn’t have outer ears, they had to put the earbuds on this heavy-duty headband to wrap around the back of my ____28____ . I could imagine how strange I’d look — my classmates would laugh at me, and even my teachers, my friends would be ____29____ at me!
“Can’t wear that, Mom; I’ll look like Lobot!” I complained.
“Lobot ” The ear doctor smiled as he looked at the headphones and made some ____30____ . “The Empire Strikes Back The bald guy ”
“You know Star Wars stuff ” I asked. “Hey Lobot’s cool,” said he, ____31____ the earphones on my head carefully. “There you go. So how’s that ”
“It’s so quiet in my ears and I don’t hear that noise anymore! Thanks so much, Dr. James!” I answered ____32____.
The first day I showed up at school with the hearing aids, I thought kids would make a big ____33____ about it. But no one did. Now that I look back, I don’t know why I was so ____34____ about it all this time. Funny how sometimes you worry a lot about something and it turns out to be ____35____ .
21. A. favorites B. features C. figures D. frights
22. A. worse B. less C. sharper D. lower
23. A. giving out B. making out C. bringing out D. drowning out
24. A. end up with B. keep up with C. put up with D. break up with
25. A. had B. failed C. escaped D. passed
26. A. invited B. brought C. sent D. showed
27. A. in place B. in order C. in use D. in store
28. A. ears B. head C. back D. chest
29. A. surprised B. amazed C. scared D. annoyed
30. A. differences B. efforts C. comments D. adjustments
31. A. hanging B. sliding C. striking D. arranging
32. A. automatically B. loudly C. greedily D. excitedly
33. A. fortune B. choice C. deal D. decision
34. A. stressed B. curious C. mad D. disappointed
35. A. something B. everything C. anything D. nothing
第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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
Breakdancing (霹雳舞) made its debut as an Olympic sport after ____36____ ( include) in this year’s games in Paris. It was the only new event ____37____ broke into the Olympics at this year’s games.
____38____ (begin) in the Bronx in the 1970s and popularized globally through media, breaking has faced skepticism about its classification ____39____ a sport. The term “breakdancing” was coined by journalists ____40____ is not used by supporters. Indeed breakers never seriously ____41____ ( seek) a place at the games. They were generally ____42____ ( interest) in gold chains than gold medals. Thanks to the World Dance Sport Federation, breaking’s inclusion aimed to attract younger viewers and refresh Olympic viewership, highlighting both challenges and opportunities for its ____43____ ( participate).
The flips (翻转) and ____44____ ( freeze) may be short-lived, however. Breaking will not return in Los Angeles in 2028. The IOC’s charter (章程) caps the number of athletes at 10,500 and host cities have _____45_____ final say over their games. Organizers in LA chose to include larger and better-funded sports such as baseball and cricket.
第三节 单词填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
请认真阅读下列各小题，并根据上下文语境和所给首字母或中文的提示，写出下列各句空格中的单词，注意保持语义和形式的一致。
46. Her sharp ________ (辨别力) in artworks allowed her to distinguish genuine pieces and clever reproductions. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
47. A fortunate ________ (相遇) on the street brought the two friends together after a long separation. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
48. We can provide you with a ________ (全面的) guide to local hotels and restaurants. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
49. The ________ (零花钱) her parents gave her each month taught the young student the value of saving and budgeting responsibly. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
50. Smartphones should be used as our tools rather than ________ (主宰) our lives. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
51. R________ could I find a book that I was deeply absorbed in. (根据首字母单词拼写)
52. The government is c________ to reducing poverty and has made remarkable progress. （根据首字母单词拼写）
53. The bomb exploded during the night, t________ lots of people in the building. (根据首字母单词拼写)
54. The sudden news of his death s________ her suddenly, leaving her stunned and unable to react. (根据首字母单词拼写)
55. The report presented a f________ account of the events that took place, without any exaggeration. （根据首字母单词拼写）
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节（满分15分）
56. 假如你是李华，你校将给美国的友好学校赠送一批具有中国特色的学生书画作品，请你代表学校给该校校长Mr. Thomson写一封信，内容要点如下：
1. 赠书画作品的目的；
2. 简要介绍其中一幅书画；
3. 表示需要与其沟通捐赠细节。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mr. Thomson,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分20分）
57. 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。
Staring at myself in the mirror, I raised my eyebrows at my mom with confusion.
“Is this fish-like costume what they wanted ” I asked.
Mom insisted that she had followed the pattern exactly. I sighed and looked back at the mirror. Somehow Mom had convinced me to do a play in this summer. So here I was about to play the Fish Footman in the local community theater production of Alice in Wonderland. It didn’t exactly fill me with confidence. “Well, there’s no turning back now,” Mom said, “Tomorrow is your opening night.”
“What if…” I hesitated. “What if I forget my lines And I don’t think this costume is right.”
Mom gave me a knowing smile and pulled me in for a fierce hug, “You are the best actor on that stage, whether you’re wearing a fish tail or not. I know you’ve been rehearsing(排练) for two months; you were the first off-book in your scene, and I couldn’t be prouder of you.”
Despite her words, I still felt a knot in my stomach as the hour of opening night drew near.
The next day, Mom led me to the back of the auditorium, where children in various costumes were chatting merrily. I shrank inside myself, but Mom pulled me toward the makeup table. In a moment, it was done. My jaw dropped as I saw my green cheeks and brilliant blue lips.
“Mom, I can’t go out on stage like this!” I cried, “I’d be a laughingstock(笑柄)!”
She comforted me that I was not the only one in an odd costume and dismissed the idea of escape from my mind.
With no other options, I sat alone as the play began. I looked in horror at the vague figures onstage. The audience’s laughter seemed to come from miles underwater— ironic(讽刺的), given I was supposed to be a fish. My only thought was soon it would be me in the spotlight.
The stage manager said something to me. I nodded blankly in response and turned to face the music as the light dimmed and tune came on to accompany the scene change.
注意：
1. 续写词数应150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
I knew it was my time to enter.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Determined to leave a lasting impression, I poured my emotions into the performance.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案
注意事项：
1. 本试卷满分150分。考试时间120分钟。
2. 答题前，务必将自己的学校、姓名、考试号等相关信息写在答题卡上规定的地方。
3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上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，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题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 does the woman want to watch
A. A reality show. B. A news program. C. A cooking program.
2. When could Mr. Lauren meet the man
A. At 1:00 p. m. B. At 2:00 p. m. C. At 3:00 p. m.
3. How did the man know Mike
A. By performing in the same play.
B. By taking the same class.
C. By joining the same club.
4. Who saved the people in the train accident
A. The driver. B. A doctor. C. A reporter.
5. Where are the speakers now
A. By a lake. B. At the office. C. In a gym.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟； 听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the main topic of the conversation
A. Dressing for work. B. Working from home. C. Development of technology.
7. What does the man find difficult
A Looking after his daughter.
B. Dealing with computer problems.
C. Staying focused during working hours.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Store owner and customer. B. Editor and writer. C. Teacher and student.
9. What does the woman suggest the man do
A Celebrate Mr. Brown’s retirement.
B. Write some notes about the novel.
C. Contact his teacher to do an interview.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Who might the woman be
A. A hotel worker. B. A travel agent. C. A tourist.
11. What’s the best way to get around in England according to the woman
A. By bus. B. By train. C. By car.
12. What does the man think of the police in England
A. Strict. B. Careless. C. Friendly.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What problem did the man have
A. His items were the wrong size.
B. His credit card didn’t work.
C. His shipping took too long.
14. Who was the gift for
A. The man himself. B. The man’s daughter. C. The man’s grandson.
15. How will the woman help the man
A. She will arrange overnight shipping.
B. She will send him different items.
C. She will return his money.
16. What will the man probably do next
A. Check his bank account. B. Go to a post office. C. Visit a local shop.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Where will the “golden umbrella” be made
A. In an Airbus factory.
B. In L3Harris Technologies.
C. In European Space Agency.
18. What is the function of the “golden umbrella”
A. Working out where trees need to be planted.
B. Measuring the amount of wood material.
C. Recording how trees grow and fall.
19. How often will the maps be updated
A. Every month. B. Every five months. C. Every six months.
20. What is the main purpose of the project
A. To know the role of forests better.
B. To help trees grow in a healthier way.
C. To prove that trees are good for the environment.
听力答案 略
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
When you volunteer through United Way, you’ re joining 1.5 million people who are giving back so others can get ahead. Use your time and talent to create social change where you work or live — join our community of game changers.
If you are accepted to become a United Way volunteer, you will be required to complete the series of immunization (免疫) requirements listed below. It is requested that you complete all of your immunization requirements through your own healthcare provider. However, if this presents a financial hardship for you, Employee Health or Occupational Health may be able to assist with these requirements.
Requirement Option 1 Option 2
MMR Vaccine (疫苗) 2 dose (剂量) series Titer showing immunity to all 3 parts (Measles, Mumps and Rubella)
TDaP Vaccine TDaP given within the last 10 years TDaP given once after the age of 17 + TD given in the last 10 years
TB Screening 1 negative TB test in prior 3 months + I negative TB test in prior 12 months Positive TB test + Negative chest Xray + Negative TB symptom review
Hepatitis B Vaccine Required only for San Francisco Emergency Department 2 or 3 dose series Titer showing immunity
Volunteer duties vary, but may include visiting and socializing with patients, helping with light tasks such as sorting or filing, and assisting patients/visitors with wayfinding.
Volunteers cannot perform any “hand-on” or clinical duties, perform the same job as staff members, or shadow or observe medical staff.
We do not offer any research or internship opportunities.
1. What is the purpose of the United Way
A. To inform volunteers to take the vaccines. B. To attract volunteers to make a difference.
C. To create social change in the community. D. To provide an opportunity of internship.
2. What can be learned about immunization requirements
A. Two doses of MMR are necessary for Measles. B. TDaP should be shot at the age of 17 immediately.
C. 2 negative TB tests are given in prior 12 months. D. Hepatitis B Vaccine is only for regional volunteers.
3. What are the volunteers expected to do
A. Assist dying patients file their wills. B. Direct the way for patients and visitors.
C. Take medical workers’ place in case. D. Observe doctors in a clinical setting.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B
B
In 2015, Brian Peterson, a car designer for Kia Motors, moved to Santa Ana, California, with his wife, Vanessa. There, they often met a homeless man named Matt Faris, who would frequently shout on the street corner, sometimes disturbing their sleep. Initially, Peterson had no interaction with Faris, but everything changed after reading the book Love Does, which stressed the power of love in action. Inspired by the book, Peterson decided to introduce himself to Faris.
In their first conversation, Peterson learned that Faris had moved to Southern California from Kentucky in pursuit of a music career but had fallen on hard times, living on the streets for over a decade. Despite Faris’s rough appearance, Peterson saw beauty in him and felt forced to paint his portrait, even though he hadn’t picked up a paintbrush in eight years. Faris agreed, marking the start of a transformative project.
So Peterson went to establish Faces of Santa Ana, a nonprofit organization dedicated to painting portraits of unhoused individuals in the community. He captures each subject’s personality through colors and then sells the portraits, splitting the earnings with the subject. Half of the funds are placed in a “love account”, which helps them to address their personal needs. However, Peterson learned the importance of asking people directly how they wanted to use the money rather than assuming what they need most. For example, Faris used the funds from his portrait to record an album, while another subject, Kimberly Sondoval, used the money to help pay her daughter’s rent.
Over the years, Peterson’s project expanded, leading him to found Faces of Mankind, where artists nationwide paint portraits of the homeless. To date, Peterson has personally painted 41 portraits. His work not only provides financial assistance but also fosters understanding and connection between the buyers and the subjects, with many buyers developing friendships with the individuals they initially overlooked. Peterson hopes his work will continue to change how people perceive the homeless.
4. What inspired Brian Peterson to approach Matt Faris
A. He saw Faris had artistic talent. B. He read a book about love in action.
C. He wanted to complain about Faris’s shouting. D. He intended to found a nonprofit organization.
5. How does Brian Peterson deal with the money he earns from selling the portraits
A. He donates it to charities.
B. He uses it to expand his project.
C. He sponsors the homeless to buy art supplies.
D. He keeps half and gives the other half to his subjects.
6. What is true about Peterson in Paragraph 3
A. He believes in giving without accepting. B. He prefers to decide how the money should be spent.
C. He helps people based on their personal needs. D. He funds them to develop art-related projects.
7. What would be the best title for this passage
A. Painting for Homeless B. Art Can Cure Homelessness
C. The Story of Matt Faris D. Selling Portraits for Charity
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. C 7. A
C
Scientists from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HIPS) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences have designed a wristwatch that can measure essential chemicals in body sweat. Their findings were published in the journal ACS Nano.
Sweat contains electrolytes (电解质), primarily potassium, sodium and calcium. The balance of these essential minerals is crucial for supporting muscle function, nerve health and regular heartbeat. The wristwatch collects sweat from the skin and analyzes it in real time using a sensor chip with sensitive membrane. When sweat enters the device, it will come into contact with the membrane that contains three tubes capable of measuring sodium, potassium and calcium levels respectively.
Although they are not the first to invent sweat sensors, the Chinese researchers emphasized the wrist watch’s solid interface for long-term reliability. “It surpasses the stability of many other sensors by consistently monitoring human sweat for over six months,” said the lead researcher Huang Xingjiu.
Since athletes use electrolyte drinks to counteract (抵制) the loss of energy and refill it researchers in the study measured the sweat composition of these chemicals in athletes running long distances. The accuracy reached about 95 percent when compared to the standard detection method.
“When there are electrolyte abnormalities, the device will remind users to supplement (补充) them quickly. The aim of developing this device is to provide warnings for electrolyte loss and reduce exercise-related injury risks.”
For ordinary people, the traditional electrolyte test requires samples of body fluids taken in hospitals. The new wristwatch has the potential to serve as an alternative to needles for measuring electrolytes.
The next goal of the research team is to design various sensitive membrane materials for monitoring more information. The researchers noted that compared to popular fitness watches on the market, the device they designed is larger and heavier, making it less comfortable to wear. However, they expect to develop wearable sweat sensors suitable for market applications in the next five years. The team of researchers also aims to adapt the device for environmental monitoring.
8. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The working principle of the device. B. The composition of sweat.
C. The function of a particular sensor. D. The balance of the minerals.
9. Which of the following is the advantage of the wristwatch
A. accurate and popular. B. large and wearable.
C. convenient and comfortable. D. reliable and stable.
10. What does the author imply in the last paragraph
A. The wristwatch has no equal now. B. The product hasn’t hit the market yet.
C. The researchers are content with the product. D. The device will be definitely put into extensive use.
11. What is the purpose of the passage
A. To provide warnings for readers to reduce risks.
B. To introduce a new product on monitoring health.
C. To inform the readers of the importance of eletrolytes.
D. To analyze the relationship between sweat and health.
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. B 11. B
Victories are temporary in China’s fast-changing economy. Earlier this month Colin Huang, the founder of Pinduoduo, became China’s richest man. The company, founded in 2015, today is China’s third-largest e-commerce firm by sales, behind only and Alibaba.
Mr Huang’s time atop China’s rich list was, however, brief. On August 26th Pinduoduo’s share price decreased by nearly 30% after it reported sales for the quarter from April to June fell short of the market’s high expectations and gave warning that a long-run decline in profitability was “unavoidable”.
Pinduoduo’s misfortunes are set against a backdrop of weakening consumer spending in China. In June sales from the “618” shopping festival fell for the first time, despite a number of platforms extending their sales periods this year. A fierce price war is adding to the trouble. Visit any Chinese e-commerce site and you will be impressed by signs advertising huge discounts and promising the cheapest deals petition has grown more intense because of attacks into e-commerce by short-video apps such as Douyin and Xiaohongshu. Some merchants are piling yet more pressure on the industry. Some Chinese e-commerce companies juice their sales by fining merchants for late deliveries or product mismatches. Last month hundreds of suppliers surrounded the offices of Temu, Pinduoduo’s foreign branch, in the southern city of Guangzhou to protest against such punishment.
Pinduoduo may be hoping that international expansion will rescue it from deteriorating conditions at home. That will not be straightforward. Although the number of people using Temu, which launched in America in 2022, has rocketed, owing in no small part to the vast amounts it has spent on advertising, turning that into profit has proved trickier.
What is more, America’s e-commerce Amazon is fighting back against the Chinese upstart. During its Prime Day sale in July it offered discounts of up to 70% on some products. It is also reportedly planning to launch a discount section on its site which will feature cheap items.
12. Why did Pinduoduo’s share price decrease sharply
A. China is experiencing a major economic boom.
B. Colin Huang failed to run the company well.
C. Sales for the second quarter didn’t meet the expectations.
D. Consumers were unwilling to spend money on the platform.
13. What difficulty is Pinduoduo faced with
A. The rapid rise of and Alibaba.
B. The pressure from consumers and suppliers.
C. The invasion of many overseas e-commerce giants.
D. The intense price competition and weak purchasing power.
14. What does the underlined word “deteriorating” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Declining. B. Alarming. C. Increasing. D. Changing.
15. How does the author find Pinduoduo’s expansion of international market
A. Hopeful. B. Cautious. C. Unclear. D. Favourable.
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. A 15. B
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
People are constantly bombarded (轰炸) with unrealistic and potentially harmful images of “ideal” body types. ____16____ It’s also important to learn what your body can physically do and become comfortable. In order to accept your body, it’s important to get in touch with both of these aspects of your body on their own terms.
____17____ This means not trying to change who you are or focus on qualities you don’t like. Learn to enjoy your body —— how you move, feel, and get around. Let go of how you used to look, especially if your body has undergone changes from injuries, or medical conditions. Be kind to your body as it is right now.
Replace negative thoughts with positive ones. As soon as you notice yourself starting to have a negative thought, replace it with something positive about yourself. Give yourself time to get into the habit of thinking positively. Try starting each day by thinking a few positive thoughts. ____18____
Compare yourself only to yourself. ____19____ There’s no point in comparing yourself to others, regardless of whether the person is a celebrity or classmate sitting next to you. Instead, compare yourself in terms of how you’ ve progressed over time, now that you’ve created your own realistic goals. For example, you might think to yourself that you’ve improved your appearance compared to a few years ago.
Know when to seek help. Understand that nearly everyone struggles to maintain positive body image all the time and it’s normal to have ups and downs. ____20____ There are various signs that your body issues are severe and require professional help.
A. Accept your body as it is.
B. Identify what you like about your body and appearance.
C. Negative thoughts do nothing to improve your self-image.
D. The world would be a pretty boring place if we all looked the same.
E. But you should also honestly consider if you need to speak with a counselor, or specialist.
F. This can make it difficult to accept, love, and feel confident in your own body, which is critical.
G. Remind yourself of these thoughts throughout the day when you start feeling critical of yourself.
【答案】16. F 17. A 18. G 19. D 20. E
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。
Ever since I was little, the doctors told my parents that someday I would need hearing aids. Of all my ____21____ my ears are the ones I hate the most. Although my hearing was getting ____22____ I hadn’t told anyone. The ocean sound that was always in my head had been getting louder, ____23____ people’s voices, I even couldn’t hear teachers in class. But I knew if I told Mom about it, I’d ____24____ hearing aids.
Then in my annual checkup, I ____25____ the audiology test and the doctor said, “Dude, it’s time.” And he ____26____ me to a special ear doctor. When the ear doctor first pulled the hearing aids out for me, I groaned.
Normal aids usually have a part that wraps around the outer ear to hold the inner bud ____27____ . But since I didn’t have outer ears, they had to put the earbuds on this heavy-duty headband to wrap around the back of my ____28____ . I could imagine how strange I’d look — my classmates would laugh at me, and even my teachers, my friends would be ____29____ at me!
“Can’t wear that, Mom; I’ll look like Lobot!” I complained.
“Lobot ” The ear doctor smiled as he looked at the headphones and made some ____30____ . “The Empire Strikes Back The bald guy ”
“You know Star Wars stuff ” I asked. “Hey, Lobot’s cool,” said he, ____31____ the earphones on my head carefully. “There you go. So how’s that ”
“It’s so quiet in my ears and I don’t hear that noise anymore! Thanks so much, Dr. James!” I answered ____32____.
The first day I showed up at school with the hearing aids, I thought kids would make a big ____33____ about it. But no one did. Now that I look back, I don’t know why I was so ____34____ about it all this time. Funny how sometimes you worry a lot about something and it turns out to be ____35____ .
21. A. favorites B. features C. figures D. frights
22. A. worse B. less C. sharper D. lower
23. A. giving out B. making out C. bringing out D. drowning out
24. A. end up with B. keep up with C. put up with D. break up with
25. A. had B. failed C. escaped D. passed
26. A. invited B. brought C. sent D. showed
27. A. in place B. in order C. in use D. in store
28. A. ears B. head C. back D. chest
29. A. surprised B. amazed C. scared D. annoyed
30. A. differences B. efforts C. comments D. adjustments
31. A. hanging B. sliding C. striking D. arranging
32. A. automatically B. loudly C. greedily D. excitedly
33. A. fortune B. choice C. deal D. decision
34. A. stressed B. curious C. mad D. disappointed
35. A. something B. everything C. anything D. nothing
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. D 31. B 32. D 33. C 34. A 35. D
第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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
Breakdancing (霹雳舞) made its debut as an Olympic sport after ____36____ ( include) in this year’s games in Paris. It was the only new event ____37____ broke into the Olympics at this year’s games.
____38____ (begin) in the Bronx in the 1970s and popularized globally through media, breaking has faced skepticism about its classification ____39____ a sport. The term “breakdancing” was coined by journalists ____40____ is not used by supporters. Indeed breakers never seriously ____41____ ( seek) a place at the games. They were generally ____42____ ( interest) in gold chains than gold medals. Thanks to the World Dance Sport Federation, breaking’s inclusion aimed to attract younger viewers and refresh Olympic viewership, highlighting both challenges and opportunities for its ____43____ ( participate).
The flips (翻转) and ____44____ ( freeze) may be short-lived, however. Breaking will not return in Los Angeles in 2028. The IOC’s charter (章程) caps the number of athletes at 10,500 and host cities have _____45_____ final say over their games. Organizers in LA chose to include larger and better-funded sports such as baseball and cricket.
【答案】36. being included
37. that 38. Beginning
39. as 40. but
41. sought 42. more interested
43. participants
44. freezes
45. the
第三节 单词填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
请认真阅读下列各小题，并根据上下文语境和所给首字母或中文的提示，写出下列各句空格中的单词，注意保持语义和形式的一致。
46. Her sharp ________ (辨别力) in artworks allowed her to distinguish genuine pieces and clever reproductions. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】discrimination
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：她对艺术品的敏锐鉴赏力使她能够区分真品和巧妙的复制品。空前是形容词，所以空处应填名词作主语，根据所给中文提示词，应是discrimination意为“辨别力”，为不可数名词。故填discrimination。
47. A fortunate ________ (相遇) on the street brought the two friends together after a long separation. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】encounter
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：在街上的一次幸运相遇使这两个朋友久别重逢。根据汉语提示和空前的A fortunate可知 ，这里应用名词单数作主语，encounter意为“相遇”，符合题意。故填encounter。
48. We can provide you with a ________ (全面的) guide to local hotels and restaurants. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】comprehensive
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：我们可以为您提供当地酒店和餐馆的全面指南。“全面的”应用形容词comprehensive，作修饰guide的定语。故填comprehensive。
49 The ________ (零花钱) her parents gave her each month taught the young student the value of saving and budgeting responsibly. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】allowance
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：她父母每月给她的零花钱教会了这位年轻学生节约和负责任地预算的价值。分析句子结构可知，空格处应填入名词作主语，根据汉语提示可知，此处应用allowance意为“零花钱”，是不可数名词。故填allowance。
50. Smartphones should be used as our tools rather than ________ (主宰) our lives. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】dominating
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：智能手机应该被用作我们的工具，而不是主宰我们的生活。“主宰”用动词dominate，作介词短语rather than的宾语，用动名词形式dominating。故填dominating。
51. R________ could I find a book that I was deeply absorbed in. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】Rarely##arely
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意：我很少能找到一本让我深深着迷的书。根据句意和首字母提示，用副词rarely作状语，意为“很少地，罕见地”，否定副词位于句首，句中使用了部分倒装；句首单词首字母大写。故填Rarely。
52. The government is c________ to reducing poverty and has made remarkable progress. （根据首字母单词拼写）
【答案】committed##ommitted
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：政府致力于减少贫困，并已取得显著进展。根据单词首字母以及句意可知应填形容词committed，作表语。故填committed。
53. The bomb exploded during the night, t________ lots of people in the building. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】trapping##rapping
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：炸弹在夜间爆炸，困住了大楼里的许多人。根据句意和“exploded during the night”可推知，很多人来不及逃跑，困在大楼里，结合首字母提示，用动词trap作结果状语，trap(困住)是非谓语动词，与其逻辑主语“The bomb exploded during the night”之间是主动关系，现在分词表主动，表示情理之中的结果。故填trapping。
54. The sudden news of his death s________ her suddenly, leaving her stunned and unable to react. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】struck##truck
【解析】
【详解】考查动词和时态。句意：他突然去世的消息突然打击了她，使她震惊，无法作出反应。句子缺少谓语动词，结合语境和首字母提示可知，应用动词strike表示“打击”，描述过去发生的事情，应用一般过去时态struck。故填struck。
55. The report presented a f________ account of the events that took place, without any exaggeration. （根据首字母单词拼写）
【答案】factual##actual
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：这份报告真实地叙述了所发生的事件，没有任何夸张。空后是名词，所以空处应填形容词作定语，根据句意和所给首字母，应是factual意为“真实的”符合语境。故填factual。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节（满分15分）
56. 假如你是李华，你校将给美国的友好学校赠送一批具有中国特色的学生书画作品，请你代表学校给该校校长Mr. Thomson写一封信，内容要点如下：
1. 赠书画作品的目的；
2. 简要介绍其中一幅书画；
3. 表示需要与其沟通捐赠细节。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mr. Thomson,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】One possible version:
Dear Mr. Thomson,
To make your students have a better understanding of Chinese culture and promote the friendship of the two schools, we are going to donate some painting and calligraphy works to your school.
We have been carefully choosing students’ works which show the unique charm of Chinese culture and history. What impresses me most is the copy of the first section of Qingming Scroll, a masterwork of Chinese art, which pictures a peaceful scene of rural life near the ancient capital city. I hope the donation will appeal to your students.
There is still much detailed information we need to discuss, such as the time and the way to deliver the donations. Looking forward to your reply at your earliest convenience.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分20分）
57. 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。
Staring at myself in the mirror, I raised my eyebrows at my mom with confusion.
“Is this fish-like costume what they wanted ” I asked.
Mom insisted that she had followed the pattern exactly. I sighed and looked back at the mirror. Somehow Mom had convinced me to do a play in this summer. So here I was about to play the Fish Footman in the local community theater production of Alice in Wonderland. It didn’t exactly fill me with confidence. “Well, there’s no turning back now,” Mom said, “Tomorrow is your opening night.”
“What if…” I hesitated. “What if I forget my lines And I don’t think this costume is right.”
Mom gave me a knowing smile and pulled me in for a fierce hug, “You are the best actor on that stage, whether you’re wearing a fish tail or not. I know you’ve been rehearsing(排练) for two months; you were the first off-book in your scene, and I couldn’t be prouder of you.”
Despite her words, I still felt a knot in my stomach as the hour of opening night drew near.
The next day, Mom led me to the back of the auditorium, where children in various costumes were chatting merrily. I shrank inside myself, but Mom pulled me toward the makeup table. In a moment, it was done. My jaw dropped as I saw my green cheeks and brilliant blue lips.
“Mom, I can’t go out on stage like this!” I cried, “I’d be a laughingstock(笑柄)!”
She comforted me that I was not the only one in an odd costume and dismissed the idea of escape from my mind.
With no other options, I sat alone as the play began. I looked in horror at the vague figures onstage. The audience’s laughter seemed to come from miles underwater— ironic(讽刺的), given I was supposed to be a fish. My only thought was soon it would be me in the spotlight.
The stage manager said something to me. I nodded blankly in response and turned to face the music as the light dimmed and tune came on to accompany the scene change.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
I knew it was my time to enter.
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Determined to leave a lasting impression, I poured my emotions into the performance.
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【答案】参考范文：
I knew it was my time to enter. My heart pounded like a drum while my feet remained firmly planted on the floor. Knowing that Mom was expecting my appearance, I took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage, ready to face the unknown. I could hear the murmur of the audience, but at that time, I saw Mom among them. Inspired, I managed to perform as I had done in rehearsals.
Determined to leave a lasting impression, I poured my emotions into the performance. Forgetting the fear, I allowed myself to become the Fish Footman. My movements became flexible and natural, which echoed the grace of an underwater dancer. Each line I spoke was filled with sincerity, and the audience’s initial laughter transformed into complete silence. By the time my part ended, the applause thundered like a welcome home. At that moment, I knew I had overcome my fear and I was ready to face the challenge in the future.
注意事项：
1. 本试卷满分150分。考试时间120分钟。
2. 答题前，务必将自己的学校、姓名、考试号等相关信息写在答题卡上规定的地方。
3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上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，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题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 does the woman want to watch
A. A reality show. B. A news program. C. A cooking program.
2. When could Mr. Lauren meet the man
A. At 1:00 p. m. B. At 2:00 p. m. C. At 3:00 p. m.
3. How did the man know Mike
A By performing in the same play.
B. By taking the same class.
C. By joining the same club.
4. Who saved the people in the train accident
A. The driver. B. A doctor. C. A reporter.
5. Where are the speakers now
A. By a lake. B. At the office. C. In a gym.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟； 听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the main topic of the conversation
A. Dressing for work. B. Working from home. C. Development of technology.
7. What does the man find difficult
A. Looking after his daughter.
B. Dealing with computer problems.
C. Staying focused during working hours.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Store owner and customer. B. Editor and writer. C. Teacher and student.
9. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Celebrate Mr. Brown’s retirement.
B. Write some notes about the novel.
C. Contact his teacher to do an interview.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Who might the woman be
A. A hotel worker. B. A travel agent. C. A tourist.
11. What’s the best way to get around in England according to the woman
A. By bus. B. By train. C. By car.
12. What does the man think of the police in England
A. Strict. B. Careless. C. Friendly.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What problem did the man have
A. His items were the wrong size.
B. His credit card didn’t work.
C. His shipping took too long.
14. Who was the gift for
A. The man himself. B. The man’s daughter. C. The man’s grandson.
15. How will the woman help the man
A. She will arrange overnight shipping.
B. She will send him different items.
C. She will return his money.
16. What will the man probably do next
A. Check his bank account. B. Go to a post office. C. Visit a local shop.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Where will the “golden umbrella” be made
A. In an Airbus factory.
B. In L3Harris Technologies.
C. In European Space Agency.
18. What is the function of the “golden umbrella”
A. Working out where trees need to be planted.
B. Measuring the amount of wood material.
C. Recording how trees grow and fall.
19. How often will the maps be updated
A. Every month. B. Every five months. C. Every six months.
20. What is the main purpose of the project
A. To know the role of forests better.
B. To help trees grow in a healthier way.
C. To prove that trees are good for the environment.
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
When you volunteer through United Way, you’ re joining 1.5 million people who are giving back so others can get ahead. Use your time and talent to create social change where you work or live — join our community of game changers.
If you are accepted to become a United Way volunteer, you will be required to complete the series of immunization (免疫) requirements listed below. It is requested that you complete all of your immunization requirements through your own healthcare provider. However, if this presents a financial hardship for you, Employee Health or Occupational Health may be able to assist with these requirements.
Requirement Option 1 Option 2
MMR Vaccine (疫苗) 2 dose (剂量) series Titer showing immunity to all 3 parts (Measles, Mumps and Rubella)
TDaP Vaccine TDaP given within the last 10 years TDaP given once after the age of 17 + TD given in the last 10 years
TB Screening 1 negative TB test in prior 3 months + I negative TB test in prior 12 months Positive TB test + Negative chest Xray + Negative TB symptom review
Hepatitis B Vaccine Required only for San Francisco Emergency Department 2 or 3 dose series Titer showing immunity
Volunteer duties vary, but may include visiting and socializing with patients, helping with light tasks such as sorting or filing, and assisting patients/visitors with wayfinding.
Volunteers cannot perform any “hand-on” or clinical duties, perform the same job as staff members, or shadow or observe medical staff.
We do not offer any research or internship opportunities.
1. What is the purpose of the United Way
A. To inform volunteers to take the vaccines. B. To attract volunteers to make a difference.
C. To create social change in the community. D. To provide an opportunity of internship.
2. What can be learned about immunization requirements
A. Two doses of MMR are necessary for Measles. B. TDaP should be shot at the age of 17 immediately.
C. 2 negative TB tests are given in prior 12 months. D. Hepatitis B Vaccine is only for regional volunteers.
3. What are the volunteers expected to do
A. Assist dying patients file their wills. B. Direct the way for patients and visitors.
C. Take medical workers’ place in case. D. Observe doctors in a clinical setting.
B
In 2015, Brian Peterson, a car designer for Kia Motors, moved to Santa Ana, California, with his wife, Vanessa. There, they often met a homeless man named Matt Faris, who would frequently shout on the street corner, sometimes disturbing their sleep. Initially, Peterson had no interaction with Faris, but everything changed after reading the book Love Does, which stressed the power of love in action. Inspired by the book, Peterson decided to introduce himself to Faris.
In their first conversation, Peterson learned that Faris had moved to Southern California from Kentucky in pursuit of a music career but had fallen on hard times, living on the streets for over a decade. Despite Faris’s rough appearance, Peterson saw beauty in him and felt forced to paint his portrait, even though he hadn’t picked up a paintbrush in eight years. Faris agreed, marking the start of a transformative project.
So Peterson went to establish Faces of Santa Ana, a nonprofit organization dedicated to painting portraits of unhoused individuals in the community. He captures each subject’s personality through colors and then sells the portraits, splitting the earnings with the subject. Half of the funds are placed in a “love account”, which helps them to address their personal needs. However, Peterson learned the importance of asking people directly how they wanted to use the money rather than assuming what they need most. For example, Faris used the funds from his portrait to record an album, while another subject, Kimberly Sondoval, used the money to help pay her daughter’s rent.
Over the years, Peterson’s project expanded, leading him to found Faces of Mankind, where artists nationwide paint portraits of the homeless. To date, Peterson has personally painted 41 portraits. His work not only provides financial assistance but also fosters understanding and connection between the buyers and the subjects, with many buyers developing friendships with the individuals they initially overlooked. Peterson hopes his work will continue to change how people perceive the homeless.
4. What inspired Brian Peterson to approach Matt Faris
A. He saw Faris had artistic talent. B. He read a book about love in action.
C. He wanted to complain about Faris’s shouting. D. He intended to found a nonprofit organization.
5 How does Brian Peterson deal with the money he earns from selling the portraits
A. He donates it to charities.
B. He uses it to expand his project.
C. He sponsors the homeless to buy art supplies.
D. He keeps half and gives the other half to his subjects.
6. What is true about Peterson in Paragraph 3
A. He believes in giving without accepting. B. He prefers to decide how the money should be spent.
C. He helps people based on their personal needs. D. He funds them to develop art-related projects.
7. What would be the best title for this passage
A. Painting for Homeless B. Art Can Cure Homelessness
C. The Story of Matt Faris D. Selling Portraits for Charity
C
Scientists from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HIPS) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences have designed a wristwatch that can measure essential chemicals in body sweat Their findings were published in the journal ACS Nano.
Sweat contains electrolytes (电解质), primarily potassium, sodium and calcium. The balance of these essential minerals is crucial for supporting muscle function, nerve health and regular heartbeat. The wristwatch collects sweat from the skin and analyzes it in real time using a sensor chip with sensitive membrane. When sweat enters the device, it will come into contact with the membrane that contains three tubes capable of measuring sodium, potassium and calcium levels respectively.
Although they are not the first to invent sweat sensors, the Chinese researchers emphasized the wrist watch’s solid interface for long-term reliability. “It surpasses the stability of many other sensors by consistently monitoring human sweat for over six months,” said the lead researcher Huang Xingjiu.
Since athletes use electrolyte drinks to counteract (抵制) the loss of energy and refill it, researchers in the study measured the sweat composition of these chemicals in athletes running long distances. The accuracy reached about 95 percent when compared to the standard detection method.
“When there are electrolyte abnormalities, the device will remind users to supplement (补充) them quickly. The aim of developing this device is to provide warnings for electrolyte loss and reduce exercise-related injury risks.”
For ordinary people, the traditional electrolyte test requires samples of body fluids taken in hospitals. The new wristwatch has the potential to serve as an alternative to needles for measuring electrolytes.
The next goal of the research team is to design various sensitive membrane materials for monitoring more information. The researchers noted that compared to popular fitness watches on the market, the device they designed is larger and heavier, making it less comfortable to wear. However, they expect to develop wearable sweat sensors suitable for market applications in the next five years. The team of researchers also aims to adapt the device for environmental monitoring.
8. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The working principle of the device. B. The composition of sweat.
C. The function of a particular sensor. D. The balance of the minerals.
9. Which of the following is the advantage of the wristwatch
A. accurate and popular. B. large and wearable.
C. convenient and comfortable. D. reliable and stable.
10. What does the author imply in the last paragraph
A. The wristwatch has no equal now. B. The product hasn’t hit the market yet.
C. The researchers are content with the product. D. The device will be definitely put into extensive use.
11. What is the purpose of the passage
A. To provide warnings for readers to reduce risks.
B. To introduce a new product on monitoring health.
C. To inform the readers of the importance of eletrolytes.
D. To analyze the relationship between sweat and health.
D
Victories are temporary in China’s fast-changing economy. Earlier this month Colin Huang, the founder of Pinduoduo, became China’s richest man. The company, founded in 2015, today is China’s third-largest e-commerce firm by sales, behind only and Alibaba.
Mr Huang’s time atop China’s rich list was, however, brief. On August 26th Pinduoduo’s share price decreased by nearly 30% after it reported sales for the quarter from April to June fell short of the market’s high expectations and gave warning that a long-run decline in profitability was “unavoidable”.
Pinduoduo’s misfortunes are set against a backdrop of weakening consumer spending in China. In June sales from the “618” shopping festival fell for the first time, despite a number of platforms extending their sales periods this year. A fierce price war is adding to the trouble. Visit any Chinese e-commerce site and you will be impressed by signs advertising huge discounts and promising the cheapest deals petition has grown more intense because of attacks into e-commerce by short-video apps such as Douyin and Xiaohongshu. Some merchants are piling yet more pressure on the industry. Some Chinese e-commerce companies juice their sales by fining merchants for late deliveries or product mismatches. Last month hundreds of suppliers surrounded the offices of Temu, Pinduoduo’s foreign branch, in the southern city of Guangzhou to protest against such punishment.
Pinduoduo may be hoping that international expansion will rescue it from deteriorating conditions at home. That will not be straightforward. Although the number of people using Temu, which launched in America in 2022, has rocketed, owing in no small part to the vast amounts it has spent on advertising, turning that into profit has proved trickier.
What is more, America’s e-commerce Amazon is fighting back against the Chinese upstart. During its Prime Day sale in July it offered discounts of up to 70% on some products. It is also reportedly planning to launch a discount section on its site which will feature cheap items.
12. Why did Pinduoduo’s share price decrease sharply
A. China is experiencing a major economic boom.
B. Colin Huang failed to run the company well.
C. Sales for the second quarter didn’t meet the expectations.
D. Consumers were unwilling to spend money on the platform.
13. What difficulty is Pinduoduo faced with
A. The rapid rise of and Alibaba.
B. The pressure from consumers and suppliers.
C. The invasion of many overseas e-commerce giants.
D. The intense price competition and weak purchasing power.
14. What does the underlined word “deteriorating” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Declining. B. Alarming. C. Increasing. D. Changing.
15. How does the author find Pinduoduo’s expansion of international market
A. Hopeful. B. Cautious. C. Unclear. D. Favourable.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
People are constantly bombarded (轰炸) with unrealistic and potentially harmful images of “ideal” body types. ____16____ It’s also important to learn what your body can physically do and become comfortable. In order to accept your body, it’s important to get in touch with both of these aspects of your body on their own terms.
____17____ This means not trying to change who you are or focus on qualities you don’t like. Learn to enjoy your body —— how you move, feel, and get around. Let go of how you used to look, especially if your body has undergone changes from injuries, or medical conditions. Be kind to your body as it is right now.
Replace negative thoughts with positive ones. As soon as you notice yourself starting to have a negative thought, replace it with something positive about yourself. Give yourself time to get into the habit of thinking positively. Try starting each day by thinking a few positive thoughts. ____18____
Compare yourself only to yourself. ____19____ There’s no point in comparing yourself to others, regardless of whether the person is a celebrity or classmate sitting next to you. Instead, compare yourself in terms of how you’ ve progressed over time, now that you’ve created your own realistic goals. For example, you might think to yourself that you’ve improved your appearance compared to a few years ago.
Know when to seek help. Understand that nearly everyone struggles to maintain positive body image all the time and it’s normal to have ups and downs. ____20____ There are various signs that your body issues are severe and require professional help.
A. Accept your body as it is.
B. Identify what you like about your body and appearance.
C. Negative thoughts do nothing to improve your self-image.
D. The world would be a pretty boring place if we all looked the same.
E. But you should also honestly consider if you need to speak with a counselor, or specialist.
F. This can make it difficult to accept, love, and feel confident in your own body, which is critical.
G. Remind yourself of these thoughts throughout the day when you start feeling critical of yourself.
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。
Ever since I was little, the doctors told my parents that someday I would need hearing aids. Of all my ____21____ my ears are the ones I hate the most. Although my hearing was getting ____22____ I hadn’t told anyone. The ocean sound that was always in my head had been getting louder, ____23____ people’s voices, I even couldn’t hear teachers in class. But I knew if I told Mom about it, I’d ____24____ hearing aids.
Then in my annual checkup, I ____25____ the audiology test and the doctor said, “Dude, it’s time.” And he ____26____ me to a special ear doctor. When the ear doctor first pulled the hearing aids out for me, I groaned.
Normal aids usually have a part that wraps around the outer ear to hold the inner bud ____27____ . But since I didn’t have outer ears, they had to put the earbuds on this heavy-duty headband to wrap around the back of my ____28____ . I could imagine how strange I’d look — my classmates would laugh at me, and even my teachers, my friends would be ____29____ at me!
“Can’t wear that, Mom; I’ll look like Lobot!” I complained.
“Lobot ” The ear doctor smiled as he looked at the headphones and made some ____30____ . “The Empire Strikes Back The bald guy ”
“You know Star Wars stuff ” I asked. “Hey Lobot’s cool,” said he, ____31____ the earphones on my head carefully. “There you go. So how’s that ”
“It’s so quiet in my ears and I don’t hear that noise anymore! Thanks so much, Dr. James!” I answered ____32____.
The first day I showed up at school with the hearing aids, I thought kids would make a big ____33____ about it. But no one did. Now that I look back, I don’t know why I was so ____34____ about it all this time. Funny how sometimes you worry a lot about something and it turns out to be ____35____ .
21. A. favorites B. features C. figures D. frights
22. A. worse B. less C. sharper D. lower
23. A. giving out B. making out C. bringing out D. drowning out
24. A. end up with B. keep up with C. put up with D. break up with
25. A. had B. failed C. escaped D. passed
26. A. invited B. brought C. sent D. showed
27. A. in place B. in order C. in use D. in store
28. A. ears B. head C. back D. chest
29. A. surprised B. amazed C. scared D. annoyed
30. A. differences B. efforts C. comments D. adjustments
31. A. hanging B. sliding C. striking D. arranging
32. A. automatically B. loudly C. greedily D. excitedly
33. A. fortune B. choice C. deal D. decision
34. A. stressed B. curious C. mad D. disappointed
35. A. something B. everything C. anything D. nothing
第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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
Breakdancing (霹雳舞) made its debut as an Olympic sport after ____36____ ( include) in this year’s games in Paris. It was the only new event ____37____ broke into the Olympics at this year’s games.
____38____ (begin) in the Bronx in the 1970s and popularized globally through media, breaking has faced skepticism about its classification ____39____ a sport. The term “breakdancing” was coined by journalists ____40____ is not used by supporters. Indeed breakers never seriously ____41____ ( seek) a place at the games. They were generally ____42____ ( interest) in gold chains than gold medals. Thanks to the World Dance Sport Federation, breaking’s inclusion aimed to attract younger viewers and refresh Olympic viewership, highlighting both challenges and opportunities for its ____43____ ( participate).
The flips (翻转) and ____44____ ( freeze) may be short-lived, however. Breaking will not return in Los Angeles in 2028. The IOC’s charter (章程) caps the number of athletes at 10,500 and host cities have _____45_____ final say over their games. Organizers in LA chose to include larger and better-funded sports such as baseball and cricket.
第三节 单词填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
请认真阅读下列各小题，并根据上下文语境和所给首字母或中文的提示，写出下列各句空格中的单词，注意保持语义和形式的一致。
46. Her sharp ________ (辨别力) in artworks allowed her to distinguish genuine pieces and clever reproductions. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
47. A fortunate ________ (相遇) on the street brought the two friends together after a long separation. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
48. We can provide you with a ________ (全面的) guide to local hotels and restaurants. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
49. The ________ (零花钱) her parents gave her each month taught the young student the value of saving and budgeting responsibly. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
50. Smartphones should be used as our tools rather than ________ (主宰) our lives. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
51. R________ could I find a book that I was deeply absorbed in. (根据首字母单词拼写)
52. The government is c________ to reducing poverty and has made remarkable progress. （根据首字母单词拼写）
53. The bomb exploded during the night, t________ lots of people in the building. (根据首字母单词拼写)
54. The sudden news of his death s________ her suddenly, leaving her stunned and unable to react. (根据首字母单词拼写)
55. The report presented a f________ account of the events that took place, without any exaggeration. （根据首字母单词拼写）
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节（满分15分）
56. 假如你是李华，你校将给美国的友好学校赠送一批具有中国特色的学生书画作品，请你代表学校给该校校长Mr. Thomson写一封信，内容要点如下：
1. 赠书画作品的目的；
2. 简要介绍其中一幅书画；
3. 表示需要与其沟通捐赠细节。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mr. Thomson,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分20分）
57. 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。
Staring at myself in the mirror, I raised my eyebrows at my mom with confusion.
“Is this fish-like costume what they wanted ” I asked.
Mom insisted that she had followed the pattern exactly. I sighed and looked back at the mirror. Somehow Mom had convinced me to do a play in this summer. So here I was about to play the Fish Footman in the local community theater production of Alice in Wonderland. It didn’t exactly fill me with confidence. “Well, there’s no turning back now,” Mom said, “Tomorrow is your opening night.”
“What if…” I hesitated. “What if I forget my lines And I don’t think this costume is right.”
Mom gave me a knowing smile and pulled me in for a fierce hug, “You are the best actor on that stage, whether you’re wearing a fish tail or not. I know you’ve been rehearsing(排练) for two months; you were the first off-book in your scene, and I couldn’t be prouder of you.”
Despite her words, I still felt a knot in my stomach as the hour of opening night drew near.
The next day, Mom led me to the back of the auditorium, where children in various costumes were chatting merrily. I shrank inside myself, but Mom pulled me toward the makeup table. In a moment, it was done. My jaw dropped as I saw my green cheeks and brilliant blue lips.
“Mom, I can’t go out on stage like this!” I cried, “I’d be a laughingstock(笑柄)!”
She comforted me that I was not the only one in an odd costume and dismissed the idea of escape from my mind.
With no other options, I sat alone as the play began. I looked in horror at the vague figures onstage. The audience’s laughter seemed to come from miles underwater— ironic(讽刺的), given I was supposed to be a fish. My only thought was soon it would be me in the spotlight.
The stage manager said something to me. I nodded blankly in response and turned to face the music as the light dimmed and tune came on to accompany the scene change.
注意：
1. 续写词数应150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
I knew it was my time to enter.
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Determined to leave a lasting impression, I poured my emotions into the performance.
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答案
注意事项：
1. 本试卷满分150分。考试时间120分钟。
2. 答题前，务必将自己的学校、姓名、考试号等相关信息写在答题卡上规定的地方。
3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上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，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题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 does the woman want to watch
A. A reality show. B. A news program. C. A cooking program.
2. When could Mr. Lauren meet the man
A. At 1:00 p. m. B. At 2:00 p. m. C. At 3:00 p. m.
3. How did the man know Mike
A. By performing in the same play.
B. By taking the same class.
C. By joining the same club.
4. Who saved the people in the train accident
A. The driver. B. A doctor. C. A reporter.
5. Where are the speakers now
A. By a lake. B. At the office. C. In a gym.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟； 听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the main topic of the conversation
A. Dressing for work. B. Working from home. C. Development of technology.
7. What does the man find difficult
A Looking after his daughter.
B. Dealing with computer problems.
C. Staying focused during working hours.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Store owner and customer. B. Editor and writer. C. Teacher and student.
9. What does the woman suggest the man do
A Celebrate Mr. Brown’s retirement.
B. Write some notes about the novel.
C. Contact his teacher to do an interview.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Who might the woman be
A. A hotel worker. B. A travel agent. C. A tourist.
11. What’s the best way to get around in England according to the woman
A. By bus. B. By train. C. By car.
12. What does the man think of the police in England
A. Strict. B. Careless. C. Friendly.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What problem did the man have
A. His items were the wrong size.
B. His credit card didn’t work.
C. His shipping took too long.
14. Who was the gift for
A. The man himself. B. The man’s daughter. C. The man’s grandson.
15. How will the woman help the man
A. She will arrange overnight shipping.
B. She will send him different items.
C. She will return his money.
16. What will the man probably do next
A. Check his bank account. B. Go to a post office. C. Visit a local shop.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Where will the “golden umbrella” be made
A. In an Airbus factory.
B. In L3Harris Technologies.
C. In European Space Agency.
18. What is the function of the “golden umbrella”
A. Working out where trees need to be planted.
B. Measuring the amount of wood material.
C. Recording how trees grow and fall.
19. How often will the maps be updated
A. Every month. B. Every five months. C. Every six months.
20. What is the main purpose of the project
A. To know the role of forests better.
B. To help trees grow in a healthier way.
C. To prove that trees are good for the environment.
听力答案 略
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
When you volunteer through United Way, you’ re joining 1.5 million people who are giving back so others can get ahead. Use your time and talent to create social change where you work or live — join our community of game changers.
If you are accepted to become a United Way volunteer, you will be required to complete the series of immunization (免疫) requirements listed below. It is requested that you complete all of your immunization requirements through your own healthcare provider. However, if this presents a financial hardship for you, Employee Health or Occupational Health may be able to assist with these requirements.
Requirement Option 1 Option 2
MMR Vaccine (疫苗) 2 dose (剂量) series Titer showing immunity to all 3 parts (Measles, Mumps and Rubella)
TDaP Vaccine TDaP given within the last 10 years TDaP given once after the age of 17 + TD given in the last 10 years
TB Screening 1 negative TB test in prior 3 months + I negative TB test in prior 12 months Positive TB test + Negative chest Xray + Negative TB symptom review
Hepatitis B Vaccine Required only for San Francisco Emergency Department 2 or 3 dose series Titer showing immunity
Volunteer duties vary, but may include visiting and socializing with patients, helping with light tasks such as sorting or filing, and assisting patients/visitors with wayfinding.
Volunteers cannot perform any “hand-on” or clinical duties, perform the same job as staff members, or shadow or observe medical staff.
We do not offer any research or internship opportunities.
1. What is the purpose of the United Way
A. To inform volunteers to take the vaccines. B. To attract volunteers to make a difference.
C. To create social change in the community. D. To provide an opportunity of internship.
2. What can be learned about immunization requirements
A. Two doses of MMR are necessary for Measles. B. TDaP should be shot at the age of 17 immediately.
C. 2 negative TB tests are given in prior 12 months. D. Hepatitis B Vaccine is only for regional volunteers.
3. What are the volunteers expected to do
A. Assist dying patients file their wills. B. Direct the way for patients and visitors.
C. Take medical workers’ place in case. D. Observe doctors in a clinical setting.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B
B
In 2015, Brian Peterson, a car designer for Kia Motors, moved to Santa Ana, California, with his wife, Vanessa. There, they often met a homeless man named Matt Faris, who would frequently shout on the street corner, sometimes disturbing their sleep. Initially, Peterson had no interaction with Faris, but everything changed after reading the book Love Does, which stressed the power of love in action. Inspired by the book, Peterson decided to introduce himself to Faris.
In their first conversation, Peterson learned that Faris had moved to Southern California from Kentucky in pursuit of a music career but had fallen on hard times, living on the streets for over a decade. Despite Faris’s rough appearance, Peterson saw beauty in him and felt forced to paint his portrait, even though he hadn’t picked up a paintbrush in eight years. Faris agreed, marking the start of a transformative project.
So Peterson went to establish Faces of Santa Ana, a nonprofit organization dedicated to painting portraits of unhoused individuals in the community. He captures each subject’s personality through colors and then sells the portraits, splitting the earnings with the subject. Half of the funds are placed in a “love account”, which helps them to address their personal needs. However, Peterson learned the importance of asking people directly how they wanted to use the money rather than assuming what they need most. For example, Faris used the funds from his portrait to record an album, while another subject, Kimberly Sondoval, used the money to help pay her daughter’s rent.
Over the years, Peterson’s project expanded, leading him to found Faces of Mankind, where artists nationwide paint portraits of the homeless. To date, Peterson has personally painted 41 portraits. His work not only provides financial assistance but also fosters understanding and connection between the buyers and the subjects, with many buyers developing friendships with the individuals they initially overlooked. Peterson hopes his work will continue to change how people perceive the homeless.
4. What inspired Brian Peterson to approach Matt Faris
A. He saw Faris had artistic talent. B. He read a book about love in action.
C. He wanted to complain about Faris’s shouting. D. He intended to found a nonprofit organization.
5. How does Brian Peterson deal with the money he earns from selling the portraits
A. He donates it to charities.
B. He uses it to expand his project.
C. He sponsors the homeless to buy art supplies.
D. He keeps half and gives the other half to his subjects.
6. What is true about Peterson in Paragraph 3
A. He believes in giving without accepting. B. He prefers to decide how the money should be spent.
C. He helps people based on their personal needs. D. He funds them to develop art-related projects.
7. What would be the best title for this passage
A. Painting for Homeless B. Art Can Cure Homelessness
C. The Story of Matt Faris D. Selling Portraits for Charity
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. C 7. A
C
Scientists from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HIPS) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences have designed a wristwatch that can measure essential chemicals in body sweat. Their findings were published in the journal ACS Nano.
Sweat contains electrolytes (电解质), primarily potassium, sodium and calcium. The balance of these essential minerals is crucial for supporting muscle function, nerve health and regular heartbeat. The wristwatch collects sweat from the skin and analyzes it in real time using a sensor chip with sensitive membrane. When sweat enters the device, it will come into contact with the membrane that contains three tubes capable of measuring sodium, potassium and calcium levels respectively.
Although they are not the first to invent sweat sensors, the Chinese researchers emphasized the wrist watch’s solid interface for long-term reliability. “It surpasses the stability of many other sensors by consistently monitoring human sweat for over six months,” said the lead researcher Huang Xingjiu.
Since athletes use electrolyte drinks to counteract (抵制) the loss of energy and refill it researchers in the study measured the sweat composition of these chemicals in athletes running long distances. The accuracy reached about 95 percent when compared to the standard detection method.
“When there are electrolyte abnormalities, the device will remind users to supplement (补充) them quickly. The aim of developing this device is to provide warnings for electrolyte loss and reduce exercise-related injury risks.”
For ordinary people, the traditional electrolyte test requires samples of body fluids taken in hospitals. The new wristwatch has the potential to serve as an alternative to needles for measuring electrolytes.
The next goal of the research team is to design various sensitive membrane materials for monitoring more information. The researchers noted that compared to popular fitness watches on the market, the device they designed is larger and heavier, making it less comfortable to wear. However, they expect to develop wearable sweat sensors suitable for market applications in the next five years. The team of researchers also aims to adapt the device for environmental monitoring.
8. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The working principle of the device. B. The composition of sweat.
C. The function of a particular sensor. D. The balance of the minerals.
9. Which of the following is the advantage of the wristwatch
A. accurate and popular. B. large and wearable.
C. convenient and comfortable. D. reliable and stable.
10. What does the author imply in the last paragraph
A. The wristwatch has no equal now. B. The product hasn’t hit the market yet.
C. The researchers are content with the product. D. The device will be definitely put into extensive use.
11. What is the purpose of the passage
A. To provide warnings for readers to reduce risks.
B. To introduce a new product on monitoring health.
C. To inform the readers of the importance of eletrolytes.
D. To analyze the relationship between sweat and health.
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. B 11. B
Victories are temporary in China’s fast-changing economy. Earlier this month Colin Huang, the founder of Pinduoduo, became China’s richest man. The company, founded in 2015, today is China’s third-largest e-commerce firm by sales, behind only and Alibaba.
Mr Huang’s time atop China’s rich list was, however, brief. On August 26th Pinduoduo’s share price decreased by nearly 30% after it reported sales for the quarter from April to June fell short of the market’s high expectations and gave warning that a long-run decline in profitability was “unavoidable”.
Pinduoduo’s misfortunes are set against a backdrop of weakening consumer spending in China. In June sales from the “618” shopping festival fell for the first time, despite a number of platforms extending their sales periods this year. A fierce price war is adding to the trouble. Visit any Chinese e-commerce site and you will be impressed by signs advertising huge discounts and promising the cheapest deals petition has grown more intense because of attacks into e-commerce by short-video apps such as Douyin and Xiaohongshu. Some merchants are piling yet more pressure on the industry. Some Chinese e-commerce companies juice their sales by fining merchants for late deliveries or product mismatches. Last month hundreds of suppliers surrounded the offices of Temu, Pinduoduo’s foreign branch, in the southern city of Guangzhou to protest against such punishment.
Pinduoduo may be hoping that international expansion will rescue it from deteriorating conditions at home. That will not be straightforward. Although the number of people using Temu, which launched in America in 2022, has rocketed, owing in no small part to the vast amounts it has spent on advertising, turning that into profit has proved trickier.
What is more, America’s e-commerce Amazon is fighting back against the Chinese upstart. During its Prime Day sale in July it offered discounts of up to 70% on some products. It is also reportedly planning to launch a discount section on its site which will feature cheap items.
12. Why did Pinduoduo’s share price decrease sharply
A. China is experiencing a major economic boom.
B. Colin Huang failed to run the company well.
C. Sales for the second quarter didn’t meet the expectations.
D. Consumers were unwilling to spend money on the platform.
13. What difficulty is Pinduoduo faced with
A. The rapid rise of and Alibaba.
B. The pressure from consumers and suppliers.
C. The invasion of many overseas e-commerce giants.
D. The intense price competition and weak purchasing power.
14. What does the underlined word “deteriorating” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Declining. B. Alarming. C. Increasing. D. Changing.
15. How does the author find Pinduoduo’s expansion of international market
A. Hopeful. B. Cautious. C. Unclear. D. Favourable.
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. A 15. B
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
People are constantly bombarded (轰炸) with unrealistic and potentially harmful images of “ideal” body types. ____16____ It’s also important to learn what your body can physically do and become comfortable. In order to accept your body, it’s important to get in touch with both of these aspects of your body on their own terms.
____17____ This means not trying to change who you are or focus on qualities you don’t like. Learn to enjoy your body —— how you move, feel, and get around. Let go of how you used to look, especially if your body has undergone changes from injuries, or medical conditions. Be kind to your body as it is right now.
Replace negative thoughts with positive ones. As soon as you notice yourself starting to have a negative thought, replace it with something positive about yourself. Give yourself time to get into the habit of thinking positively. Try starting each day by thinking a few positive thoughts. ____18____
Compare yourself only to yourself. ____19____ There’s no point in comparing yourself to others, regardless of whether the person is a celebrity or classmate sitting next to you. Instead, compare yourself in terms of how you’ ve progressed over time, now that you’ve created your own realistic goals. For example, you might think to yourself that you’ve improved your appearance compared to a few years ago.
Know when to seek help. Understand that nearly everyone struggles to maintain positive body image all the time and it’s normal to have ups and downs. ____20____ There are various signs that your body issues are severe and require professional help.
A. Accept your body as it is.
B. Identify what you like about your body and appearance.
C. Negative thoughts do nothing to improve your self-image.
D. The world would be a pretty boring place if we all looked the same.
E. But you should also honestly consider if you need to speak with a counselor, or specialist.
F. This can make it difficult to accept, love, and feel confident in your own body, which is critical.
G. Remind yourself of these thoughts throughout the day when you start feeling critical of yourself.
【答案】16. F 17. A 18. G 19. D 20. E
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。
Ever since I was little, the doctors told my parents that someday I would need hearing aids. Of all my ____21____ my ears are the ones I hate the most. Although my hearing was getting ____22____ I hadn’t told anyone. The ocean sound that was always in my head had been getting louder, ____23____ people’s voices, I even couldn’t hear teachers in class. But I knew if I told Mom about it, I’d ____24____ hearing aids.
Then in my annual checkup, I ____25____ the audiology test and the doctor said, “Dude, it’s time.” And he ____26____ me to a special ear doctor. When the ear doctor first pulled the hearing aids out for me, I groaned.
Normal aids usually have a part that wraps around the outer ear to hold the inner bud ____27____ . But since I didn’t have outer ears, they had to put the earbuds on this heavy-duty headband to wrap around the back of my ____28____ . I could imagine how strange I’d look — my classmates would laugh at me, and even my teachers, my friends would be ____29____ at me!
“Can’t wear that, Mom; I’ll look like Lobot!” I complained.
“Lobot ” The ear doctor smiled as he looked at the headphones and made some ____30____ . “The Empire Strikes Back The bald guy ”
“You know Star Wars stuff ” I asked. “Hey, Lobot’s cool,” said he, ____31____ the earphones on my head carefully. “There you go. So how’s that ”
“It’s so quiet in my ears and I don’t hear that noise anymore! Thanks so much, Dr. James!” I answered ____32____.
The first day I showed up at school with the hearing aids, I thought kids would make a big ____33____ about it. But no one did. Now that I look back, I don’t know why I was so ____34____ about it all this time. Funny how sometimes you worry a lot about something and it turns out to be ____35____ .
21. A. favorites B. features C. figures D. frights
22. A. worse B. less C. sharper D. lower
23. A. giving out B. making out C. bringing out D. drowning out
24. A. end up with B. keep up with C. put up with D. break up with
25. A. had B. failed C. escaped D. passed
26. A. invited B. brought C. sent D. showed
27. A. in place B. in order C. in use D. in store
28. A. ears B. head C. back D. chest
29. A. surprised B. amazed C. scared D. annoyed
30. A. differences B. efforts C. comments D. adjustments
31. A. hanging B. sliding C. striking D. arranging
32. A. automatically B. loudly C. greedily D. excitedly
33. A. fortune B. choice C. deal D. decision
34. A. stressed B. curious C. mad D. disappointed
35. A. something B. everything C. anything D. nothing
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. D 31. B 32. D 33. C 34. A 35. D
第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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
Breakdancing (霹雳舞) made its debut as an Olympic sport after ____36____ ( include) in this year’s games in Paris. It was the only new event ____37____ broke into the Olympics at this year’s games.
____38____ (begin) in the Bronx in the 1970s and popularized globally through media, breaking has faced skepticism about its classification ____39____ a sport. The term “breakdancing” was coined by journalists ____40____ is not used by supporters. Indeed breakers never seriously ____41____ ( seek) a place at the games. They were generally ____42____ ( interest) in gold chains than gold medals. Thanks to the World Dance Sport Federation, breaking’s inclusion aimed to attract younger viewers and refresh Olympic viewership, highlighting both challenges and opportunities for its ____43____ ( participate).
The flips (翻转) and ____44____ ( freeze) may be short-lived, however. Breaking will not return in Los Angeles in 2028. The IOC’s charter (章程) caps the number of athletes at 10,500 and host cities have _____45_____ final say over their games. Organizers in LA chose to include larger and better-funded sports such as baseball and cricket.
【答案】36. being included
37. that 38. Beginning
39. as 40. but
41. sought 42. more interested
43. participants
44. freezes
45. the
第三节 单词填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
请认真阅读下列各小题，并根据上下文语境和所给首字母或中文的提示，写出下列各句空格中的单词，注意保持语义和形式的一致。
46. Her sharp ________ (辨别力) in artworks allowed her to distinguish genuine pieces and clever reproductions. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】discrimination
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：她对艺术品的敏锐鉴赏力使她能够区分真品和巧妙的复制品。空前是形容词，所以空处应填名词作主语，根据所给中文提示词，应是discrimination意为“辨别力”，为不可数名词。故填discrimination。
47. A fortunate ________ (相遇) on the street brought the two friends together after a long separation. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】encounter
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：在街上的一次幸运相遇使这两个朋友久别重逢。根据汉语提示和空前的A fortunate可知 ，这里应用名词单数作主语，encounter意为“相遇”，符合题意。故填encounter。
48. We can provide you with a ________ (全面的) guide to local hotels and restaurants. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】comprehensive
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：我们可以为您提供当地酒店和餐馆的全面指南。“全面的”应用形容词comprehensive，作修饰guide的定语。故填comprehensive。
49 The ________ (零花钱) her parents gave her each month taught the young student the value of saving and budgeting responsibly. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】allowance
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：她父母每月给她的零花钱教会了这位年轻学生节约和负责任地预算的价值。分析句子结构可知，空格处应填入名词作主语，根据汉语提示可知，此处应用allowance意为“零花钱”，是不可数名词。故填allowance。
50. Smartphones should be used as our tools rather than ________ (主宰) our lives. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】dominating
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：智能手机应该被用作我们的工具，而不是主宰我们的生活。“主宰”用动词dominate，作介词短语rather than的宾语，用动名词形式dominating。故填dominating。
51. R________ could I find a book that I was deeply absorbed in. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】Rarely##arely
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意：我很少能找到一本让我深深着迷的书。根据句意和首字母提示，用副词rarely作状语，意为“很少地，罕见地”，否定副词位于句首，句中使用了部分倒装；句首单词首字母大写。故填Rarely。
52. The government is c________ to reducing poverty and has made remarkable progress. （根据首字母单词拼写）
【答案】committed##ommitted
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：政府致力于减少贫困，并已取得显著进展。根据单词首字母以及句意可知应填形容词committed，作表语。故填committed。
53. The bomb exploded during the night, t________ lots of people in the building. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】trapping##rapping
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：炸弹在夜间爆炸，困住了大楼里的许多人。根据句意和“exploded during the night”可推知，很多人来不及逃跑，困在大楼里，结合首字母提示，用动词trap作结果状语，trap(困住)是非谓语动词，与其逻辑主语“The bomb exploded during the night”之间是主动关系，现在分词表主动，表示情理之中的结果。故填trapping。
54. The sudden news of his death s________ her suddenly, leaving her stunned and unable to react. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】struck##truck
【解析】
【详解】考查动词和时态。句意：他突然去世的消息突然打击了她，使她震惊，无法作出反应。句子缺少谓语动词，结合语境和首字母提示可知，应用动词strike表示“打击”，描述过去发生的事情，应用一般过去时态struck。故填struck。
55. The report presented a f________ account of the events that took place, without any exaggeration. （根据首字母单词拼写）
【答案】factual##actual
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：这份报告真实地叙述了所发生的事件，没有任何夸张。空后是名词，所以空处应填形容词作定语，根据句意和所给首字母，应是factual意为“真实的”符合语境。故填factual。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节（满分15分）
56. 假如你是李华，你校将给美国的友好学校赠送一批具有中国特色的学生书画作品，请你代表学校给该校校长Mr. Thomson写一封信，内容要点如下：
1. 赠书画作品的目的；
2. 简要介绍其中一幅书画；
3. 表示需要与其沟通捐赠细节。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mr. Thomson,
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】One possible version:
Dear Mr. Thomson,
To make your students have a better understanding of Chinese culture and promote the friendship of the two schools, we are going to donate some painting and calligraphy works to your school.
We have been carefully choosing students’ works which show the unique charm of Chinese culture and history. What impresses me most is the copy of the first section of Qingming Scroll, a masterwork of Chinese art, which pictures a peaceful scene of rural life near the ancient capital city. I hope the donation will appeal to your students.
There is still much detailed information we need to discuss, such as the time and the way to deliver the donations. Looking forward to your reply at your earliest convenience.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分20分）
57. 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。
Staring at myself in the mirror, I raised my eyebrows at my mom with confusion.
“Is this fish-like costume what they wanted ” I asked.
Mom insisted that she had followed the pattern exactly. I sighed and looked back at the mirror. Somehow Mom had convinced me to do a play in this summer. So here I was about to play the Fish Footman in the local community theater production of Alice in Wonderland. It didn’t exactly fill me with confidence. “Well, there’s no turning back now,” Mom said, “Tomorrow is your opening night.”
“What if…” I hesitated. “What if I forget my lines And I don’t think this costume is right.”
Mom gave me a knowing smile and pulled me in for a fierce hug, “You are the best actor on that stage, whether you’re wearing a fish tail or not. I know you’ve been rehearsing(排练) for two months; you were the first off-book in your scene, and I couldn’t be prouder of you.”
Despite her words, I still felt a knot in my stomach as the hour of opening night drew near.
The next day, Mom led me to the back of the auditorium, where children in various costumes were chatting merrily. I shrank inside myself, but Mom pulled me toward the makeup table. In a moment, it was done. My jaw dropped as I saw my green cheeks and brilliant blue lips.
“Mom, I can’t go out on stage like this!” I cried, “I’d be a laughingstock(笑柄)!”
She comforted me that I was not the only one in an odd costume and dismissed the idea of escape from my mind.
With no other options, I sat alone as the play began. I looked in horror at the vague figures onstage. The audience’s laughter seemed to come from miles underwater— ironic(讽刺的), given I was supposed to be a fish. My only thought was soon it would be me in the spotlight.
The stage manager said something to me. I nodded blankly in response and turned to face the music as the light dimmed and tune came on to accompany the scene change.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
I knew it was my time to enter.
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Determined to leave a lasting impression, I poured my emotions into the performance.
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【答案】参考范文：
I knew it was my time to enter. My heart pounded like a drum while my feet remained firmly planted on the floor. Knowing that Mom was expecting my appearance, I took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage, ready to face the unknown. I could hear the murmur of the audience, but at that time, I saw Mom among them. Inspired, I managed to perform as I had done in rehearsals.
Determined to leave a lasting impression, I poured my emotions into the performance. Forgetting the fear, I allowed myself to become the Fish Footman. My movements became flexible and natural, which echoed the grace of an underwater dancer. Each line I spoke was filled with sincerity, and the audience’s initial laughter transformed into complete silence. By the time my part ended, the applause thundered like a welcome home. At that moment, I knew I had overcome my fear and I was ready to face the challenge in the future.
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