2025学年湖北省“新八校”协作体联考高三英语试卷（含解析，无听力音频有听力原文）
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湖北省“新八校”协作体2025年高三2月联考高三英语试卷
考试时间：2025年2月7日上午 试卷满分：150分
注意事项：
1. 答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2. 选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3. 非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19. 15. B. 9. 18. C. 9. 15. 答案是C。
1.How soon will the woman’s bus come
A. In about 10 minutes. B. In about 15 minutes. C. In about 20 minutes.
2.What will Tony take his friend to do
A. Go to the gym. B. Make a city tour. C. Play baseball.
3.Who is the man
A. A driver. B. A passenger. C. A policeman.
4.What might the woman do next
A. Ask Andrew for help. B. Buy a new computer. C. Meet a client.
5.Where are the speakers
A. In an office. B. In a supermarket. C. In a restaurant.
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 are the speakers talking about
A. An interview. B. A candidate. C. A project.
7.Who is suitable for the job
A. One who can lead a team.
B. One who is good at English.
C. One who has completed training.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.What did the man mainly discuss with his teacher
A. His test results. B. His illness. C. His mood.
9.Why did the teacher apologize to the man
A. She gave him little support.
B. She didn’t remind him of the test.
C. She forgot about his absence from class.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.What does the man think of the climbing trip
A. Dangerous. B. Manageable. C. Cheap.
11.What does the woman remind the man to do
A. Spend less on hobbies. B. Build up his confidence. C. Ensure his safety at all times.
12.What does the man learn from climbing
A. Planning in advance. B. Knowing your weaknesses. C. Staying focused.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.What was left at the man’s office
A. A toolkit. B. A treatment table. C. A computer.
14.What day is it today
A. Monday. B. Tuesday. C. Sunday.
15.What will the man do next
A. Talk to Rob’s manager. B. Wait for a call. C. Meet Rob.
16.How does Rob feel now
A. Surprised. B. Relieved. C. Depressed.
听第 10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.How did people in ancient Iraq predict the weather
A. By observing clouds. B. By studying animal behaviors. C. By feeling the dampness of the air.
18,When did the first thermometer appear
A. In the mid 1400s. B. In the late 1500s. C. In the early 1900s.
19.What did the Norwegian scientist do
A. He increased the calculating speed.
B. He thought about creating a computer.
C. He used mathematical calculations.
20.Why were balloons used to predict the weather
A. They cost much less. B. They could fly high enough. C. They were easier to operate.
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
National Parks You Should Never Miss
Since the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) started keeping records in 1904, its mountain landscapes, seaside wildernesses, and high desert acres have registered more than 16 billion visits. Some of the best-known parks experienced record crowds in 2024. The following national parks are decent travelling and visiting destinations, but they offer just a glimpse of the variety to be found in the 429 park units of the NPS.
Joshua Tree National Park
Drawn by outsized rock formations and distinctive yucca brevifolia plants, 3,270,404 travelers entered Joshua Tree National Park in 2024. It offers hiking, rock-climbing, and star-gazing in the Sonora and Mojave deserts east of Los Angeles, California.
Grand Teton National Park
The peaks of the Teton Range, solemn and imposing, tower nearly 7,000 feet over the Wyoming valley floor, making them some of the boldest geological statements in the Rockies. Grand Teton National Park’s jewel-like lakes, blue and white glaciers, and naked granite (花岗岩) summits received 3,417,106 visitors in 2024.
Yosemite National Park
Nearly 4 million visitors came to this national geopark of granite cliffs and towering waterfalls in 2024. Most spent time in Yosemite Valley, a mile-wide, seven-mile-long canyon that was cut by a river and then widened and deepened by glacial action.
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park—the world’s first national park—was visited by more than 4.5 million people in 2024. The vast reserve—covering 2.2 million acres in Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana—has craggy (陡峭的) peaks, explosive geysers, alpine lakes, deep forests, and a wealth of wild animals. The stars are bison, bears, sheep, moose, and wolves.
Hike with us: National Geographic’s Trails Illustrated maps highlight the best places for hiking, camping, boating, paddling, and wildlife viewing. Click here for route maps of National Parks.
21.Which of the following attracts the most travelers in 2024
A. Yosemite National Park. B. Yellowstone National Park.
C. Grand Teton National Park. D. Joshua Tree National Park.
22.What do Grand Teton National Park and Yosemite National Park have in common
A. Both have steep granite cliffs. B. Both feature jewel-like alpine lakes.
C. Both offer scenery of mountains and waters. D. Both are visited by more than 4 million travelers.
23.Which website can you probably find this passage？
A. www.nationalgeographic.com/travel B. www.nationalgeographic.com/history
C. www.nationalgeographic.com/story D. www.nationalgeographic.com/sports
B
On a summer trip to Maharashtra, India, Aryaman Khandelwal saw a little boy, no more than ten years old, carrying a bag of corn twice his size. “They had to work so hard to make do,” Khandelwal said, “Something needed to change.”
Then a senior at Parkland High School, Khandelwal went on to design Get2Greater over the next couple of years, an AI-driven app to improve access to healthcare services. His efforts earned him the GloriaBarron Prize, which is given to young people with significant social initiatives.
The young man was passionate about improving healthcare in Maharashtra, a place that lacked qualified doctors and healthcare workers. Moreover, there were many quacks, who might quit studying after a year of medicine school and return home as “healthcare providers”.
Then Khandelwal was introduced to the a MAHAN Trust, a healthcare organization serving rural parts of Maharashtra. At the time, the MAHAN Trust was training village health workers to carry out basic medical tasks, such as taking measurements and transporting data to hospitals for review. Through them, Khandelwal learned that only 10 to 15 trained workers served a population of 200,000. While the method showed results, it was time-consuming and required significant improvement to handle the large volume of cases more efficiently.
That’s where Get2Greater came in—it separates the unhealthy from the healthy, so doctors can focus on more pressing cases. The app can record basic health-related data points, compile (汇编) them in order of priority and send them to doctors nearby. Khandelwal sent a tablet computer equipped with a basic software prototype (软件原型) to the MAHAN Trust and established a line of communication with healthcare workers there. “I asked them to provide feedback on the app,” he said.
Khandelwal’s proposal won him funding and after numerous trials, he created a Wi-Fi component so the devices could connect to the local hospitals. He has also been in talks with the UN to help take the device to other parts of the world.
24.What does the underlined word “quacks” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. Students who quit school. B. Doctors who are unqualified.
C. Nurses who work in hospitals. D. Professionals who help in healthcare work.
25.What was the challenge faced by the MAHAN Trust
A. The difficulty in transporting data accurately.
B. Village health workers’ unwillingness to be trained.
C. Insufficient healthcare providers for vast communities.
D. Lack of medical equipment for performing medical tasks.
26.How does the app Get2Greater function
A. By cutting healthcare costs for patients.
B. By processing data for doctors’ attention.
C. By automatically recording treatment process.
D. By identifying the symptoms quickly and correctly.
27.Which of the following can best describe Khandelwal
A. Innovative and committed. B. Confident and modest.
C. Humble and determined. D. Generous and ambitious.
C
Are athletes nearing the limits of what’s possible Are they struggling to break records The hammer throw (链球), for example, hasn’t seen a new world record since 1986. Yet, athletes frequently outdo themselves in other sports, such as the 400-metre sprint.
Although professional athletes often boast impressive muscles, simply increasing muscle mass does not guarantee improved athletic performance. This is partly because muscles lose efficiency as they grow. More muscle mass produces extra force, but the benefits decrease as muscle mass continues to grow and muscles will eventually approach a hard limit on what they can achieve.
An athlete’s dominant muscle fibre type also significantly impacts performance. Sprinters(短跑运动员) have a high concentration of fast-twitch fibres (快肌纤维) in contrast to marathon runners, who have a high concentration of slow-twitch fibres. Fast-twitch fibres are richer in energy stores, produce more powerful movements and tire us out more quickly than the slow-twitch variety. This difference sets a speed limit on high-endurance sports like long-distance running.
Muscles set a ceiling on how hard athletes can work, but performance also depends on what athletes do with their muscles. In the 1968 Olympics, Dick Fosbury used an innovative strategy for the high jump that raised the bar. Instead of soaring forward over the pole, he turned his body mid-flight. The backward jump enabled him to leap over the pole with less effort. Five years later, Dwight Stones perfected the “Fosbury Flop” and broke the high-jump world record using this method.
Technological advancements in sportswear also significantly boost performance. Shoes equipped with carbon-plated insoles (碳板鞋垫) can give runners an advantage. This type of footwear limits energy loss, meaning the runner has to put in less work to run faster. World Athletics allows athletes to compete with these shoes as long as the soft base is no higher than about 4 centimeters, so it’s possible this sportswear could lead to new running records.
Ultimately, while muscle limitations exist, innovative techniques and advancements in sportswear continue to redefine athletic potential, suggesting that records, even seemingly unbeatable ones, may yet be defeated.
28.How does the writer introduce the topic
A. By raising questions on athletes’ concerns. B. By listing different sports events directly.
C. By emphasizing the efficiency of muscle mass.D. By analyzing the limits of athletic performance.
29.What can be learned about the muscle fibre types according to paragraph 3
A. Fast-twitch fibres are ideal for Marathon runners.
B. Sprinters possess more fast-twitch fibres than marathon runners.
C. Slow-twitch fibres are more powerful and tire us more quickly.
D. The muscle fibre type only has a small impact on performance.
30.Why does the author mention the “Fosbury Flop”
A. To praise Stones’ breaking the world record.
B. To reveal limitations in high-jump techniques.
C. To illustrate the significance of physical peak in athletes.
D. To prove the role of creative techniques in athletic performance.
31.What is the text mainly about
A. Only specific sports can see new records.
B. Muscle mass guarantees athletic performance.
C. Muscle limitations make new records impossible.
D. Records may be broken with innovation and technology.
D
A technology with roots going back to the Bronze Age may offer a fast and inexpensive approach to helping achieve the United Nations climate goal of net zero emissions by 2050, according to recent Stanford-led research.
The technology involves fitting heat-absorbing bricks in an insulated (隔热的) container, where they can store heat generated by solar or wind power for later use in industrial processes. The heat can then be released when needed by passing air through channels in the piles of “firebricks”, thus allowing cement, steel, glass, and paper factories to run on renewable energy even when wind and sunshine are unavailable. These systems are a form of thermal energy (热能) storage. The bricks are made from the same materials as the bricks that lined primitive kilns (窑) thousands of years ago.
Batteries can store electricity and provide it to generate heat on demand. “The differences between firebrick storage and battery storage are that the firebricks store heat rather than electricity and that their cost is one-tenth the cost of batteries,” said lead study author Mark Z. Jacobson, a professor at Stanford University. “The materials are basically just the components of dirt.”
The researchers adopted computer models to compare costs, land needs, health impacts, and emissions involved in two scenarios for an imagined future where 149 countries in 2050 are using renewable sources for all energy purposes. In one scenario, firebricks provide 90% of industrial process heat. In the other, there’s zero adoption of firebricks or other forms of thermal energy storage. The researchers found the scenario with firebricks could cut costs by $1.27 trillion across the 149 countries, while reducing the demand for electrical energy and energy storage capacity from batteries.
Jacobson’s focus on firebricks is relatively new, inspired by a desire to identify effective solutions that could be adopted quickly. “Here I can see a substantial benefits at low cost from multiple angles, from helping reduce air pollution deaths to making it easier to turn the world to clean energy,” he said.
32.What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. How firebrick storage technology works. B. How firebricks are produced sustainably.
C. What thermal energy means scientifically. D. What thermal energy storage is used to do.
33.What advantages do firebrick have over battery
A. Firebrick can store heat and cost less. B. Firebrick can generate more electricity.
C. Firebrick can provide heat more quickly. D. Firebrick is made of more advanced materials.
34.Why are the computer models adopted
A. To test the durability of firebricks. B. To cut the costs of firebricks.
C. To explore the effectiveness of firebricks. D. To test energy storage capacity of firebricks.
35.What might be a suitable title for the text
A.The usage of firebricks can replace batteries.
B. Embracing renewable electricity becomes possible.
C. Innovative systems turn heat into electricity cheaply.
D. An old technology can aid the switch to clean energy.
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。
Socrates, the renowned ancient Greek philosopher, famously stated, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” 36 He believed true wisdom and personal growth couldn’t be achieved in an unexamined life.
The Socratic Method, named after Socrates himself, is a form of cooperative dialogue where one asks a series of open-ended questions to guide another toward insight and understanding. For example, imagine a teacher discussing moralities with students. The teacher may not explain what is “right” or “wrong”. 37 And follow up with questions like, “Why do we consider some actions fair and others unfair ” Through this questioning, students are led to think more critically and examine their own values and assumptions rather than just accepting the predetermined answers.
38 When you ask yourself, for instance, “Why do you believe this ” or “What evidence supports your thinking ”, you are encouraged to consider whether your beliefs are truly your own or influenced by external factors. This process of questioning leads to self-reflection, helping individuals better understand the underlying motivations behind their thoughts and actions.
Self-reflection is like hitting the pause button on life. 39 And it also looks closely at your own thoughts, feelings, and experiences. An unexamined life, however, is one where people go through the motions without ever questioning. Living an unexamined life is similar to coasting on automatic pilot, where one simply accepts social standards without critically evaluating them. In this kind of life, you’re swept along by society’s expectations. 40 It seems as if you’re living someone else’s script without ever writing your own.
A. It gives you a moment to step back.
B. You are barely aware of your own desires.
C. So they can follow a “right” or “fair” action.
D. You are always stuck in your own ceaseless work.
E. The Socratic Method is a powerful tool for self-examination.
F. Instead, he or she might ask “What does it mean to act morally ”
G. This powerful declaration serves as a call to dig deeper into one’s own thoughts.
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。
As a little kid, I was fascinated by the inner workings of every device in my family’s home. I would spend hours assembling (装配) radios, 41 and other household appliances, trying to figure out how they worked. Assembly is more like solving a 42 than a step-by-step process. Some 43 adults were amazed at this, but to me, a blind kid 44 the world, it felt perfectly natural. Blindness is a hands-on process.
Decades later, when I studied at the University of California, I 45 familiar barriers because the campus lacked accessible lab equipment for the disabled—they didn’t 46 blind kids to be studying physics. 47 , I found blind tutors who taught me to 48 some of my own accessible equipment. This attempt ultimately paved the way for me to become an 49 inventor and scientist. My personal story sparked my 50 to create more tools to help people like me to navigate the scientific world.
With this newfound mission, I started reaching out to others who shared my 51 . Ultimately, we founded a nonprofit organization dedicated to making science accessible to the blind. Today, our nonprofit organization 52 the gap for blind students, and the successful stories of our members 53 a testament to the power of perseverance and adaptability.
Just as our society is learning to recognize and 54 racism, sexism, and other biases, we need to become more broadly capable of spotting and eliminating disability discrimination. Only then can we move toward a/an 55 world.
41.A. tables B. toys C. irons D. furniture
42.A. task B. challenge C. question D. puzzle
43.A. disabled B. curious C. sighted D. surprised
44.A. exploring B. connecting C. changing D. creating
45.A. overcame B. encountered C. avoided D. cleared
46.A. bother B. expect C. doubt D. expose
47.A. Naturally B. Gradually C. Fortunately D. Occasionally
48.A. build B. operate C. maintain D. assess
49.A. diligent B. modest C. exceptional D. realistic
50.A. ability B. drive C. target D. taste
51.A. sight B. imagination C. opinion D. vision
52.A. crosses B. bridges C. links D. fills
53.A. work out B. take up C. serve as D. prepare for
54.A. put off B. call out C. fight for D. turn out
55.A. shared B. extensive C. inclusive D. connected
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
As is universally acknowledged, the Chinese language boasts 56 long-established and far-reaching history. What makes Chinese language particularly 57 (fascinate) is its written form. Chinese characters are the only pictorial written form in modern times, many of 58 have stories behind them. Not only are Chinese characters rich 59 symbolism but also they are amazingly beautiful when 60 (pen) with a brush in the traditional way. Known as HanZi, Chinese characters are the oldest continuously used writing system. 61 (date) back to as far as the Shang Dynasty, when they were inscribed (刻) on oracle bones, Chinese characters strongly witness their time-honored history.
Chinese characters have been used through a unified system throughout China’s history. One advantage of using the system is that people who speak different dialects can understand each other’s writing and thus the mutual 62 (communicate) can go on smoothly. Different as pronunciation marks are, Chinese characters 63 (use) previously and presently are still being used in other languages such as Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese, indicating they have been working 64 (influence).
With China playing an increasingly important role in the world, Chinese characters are being globally learned due to the fact that the international community have realized 65 great importance it is to speak Chinese language fluently and write Chinese characters beautifully.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你校将举办第12届科技作品展览节，开幕日期为2月7日。请你向英国交换生Mike写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 介绍活动；2. 邀请参加。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Mike,
How have you been doing recently
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
In the hub of a city, sandwiched between skyscrapers and high-rises was a tiny but vibrant animal shelter by the name of “Paws Home”. Serving as a nice haven for numerous homeless animals, it offered food, shelter and care.
One day, young Jack and Grace walked by the shelter and noticed a sign for a voluntary service.
Jack was absorbed immediately, “Grace, just take into consideration those sad animals in urgent need of help. Let’s join to be volunteers.”
Grace, however, showed somewhat uncertainty, “I am not sure, Jack, voluntary service takes hard work, and we have school to go to and something else to do.”
Jack insisted, “just think about what a meaningful difference we would make to the homeless animals. Don’t hesitate! Do it now!” Eventually, Grace nodded.
Both Jack and Grace ran to the animal shelter and sprang into action. Sweeping the shelter, feeding the animals and having games with them were great fun for them. With days passing, they became attached to the lovely creatures and felt a sense of pride.
On one Sunday afternoon full of sunshine, when making nice meals for the lovely, Jack happened to hear a conversation, leaving him worried. The shelter’s director, Mr. Frank, was telling a worker a financial crisis Paws Home was faced with. As donations were declining and running costs were rising, the shelter was on the verge（边缘）of being closed. “The shelter will stop in the near future”, sighed Mr. Frank.
Jack told Grace the news promptly. Surely, both of them felt how urgent it was to find a way out. “We can’t wait doing nothing,” Grace said, resolve shining in her eyes, “we have to take action again.”
They immediately put forward a good plan: stage a community fundraising called “An Evening for Paws”— animals talent show, bake sale and auction(拍卖) on the square.
The weeks that followed saw how busy they were. Jack persuaded some local shops to donate pet supplies, baked goods, and art works for the auction. At the same time, Grace promoted the event online, attracting attention fast. She designed posters which would appear in the neighborhood .
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Then came the day when the community fundraising started.
Overexcited, Mr.Frank, couldn’t be more grateful to everyone.
湖北省“新八校”协作体2025年高三2月联考高三英语试卷参考答案
听力：
1-5 ABCAC 6-10 BBACB 11-15 CAACC 16-20 BABCB
阅读：
21-23 BCA 24-27 BCBA 28-31 ABDD 32-35 AACD
七选五：
36-40 GFEAB
完形：
41-45 CDCAB 46-50 BCACB 51-55 DBCBC
语法填空：
56. a 57. fascinating 58. which 59. in 60. penned
61. Dating 62.communication 63. were used 64. influentially 65. what
第一节：应用文写作（满分15分）
Dear Mike,
How have you been doing recently With the twelfth “Science and Technology Works Exhibition” approaching, I am overjoyed to introduce to you something concerned and invite you to it as well.
Firstly, it is on February seventh that the event will be launched in our school. As desired, the exhibition will undoubtedly appeal to numerous student enthusiasts. Secondly, what we are expecting enthusiastically is that varieties of works like solar-powered fan and AI-assisted robot cleaner will be put on exhibition. Additionally, not only will captivating lectures be delivered but also a technology-oriented quiz will be held as scheduled.
Hopefully, you are intensely keen on what I have introduced. Your participation is greatly anticipated. Looking forward to your accepting my sincere invitation as promptly as possible.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节：读后续写（满分25分）
Then came the day when the community fundraising started. The Paws Home took on an electric look. In the breeze danced the dazzling streamers. On the tables lay the donated pet supplies, baked goods and art works eager to be auctioned. On the stage stayed the excited pet animals eager to show talents. In the neighborhood shuttled Jack and Grace among the crowd in the warm sunshine. Suddenly, cheers exploding thunderously, the highlight came into view. Dogs were doing tricks, cats were showing catwalks and parrots were reciting rhymes. So amazing was the show that the crowd were overwhelmingly entertained, donating generously. Meanwhile, the crowd rushing to offer, the auction lived up to their expectations instantly. Mr. Frank seeing it, his excited tears were streaming down.
Overexcited, Mr.Frank, couldn’t be more grateful to everyone. First, he looked at Jack and Grace affectionately and said proudly “well done!” On hearing it, both Jack and Grace were smiling knowingly.Then, Mr.Frank voiced the sincere thanks to the enthusiastic crowd. Immediately, they cheered in response. The cheers were resonating in the breeze and in the sunshine. Next, Mr.Frank with confidence hanging on his face promised that the Paws Home would be kept open to the homeless animals continuously. Everyone was convinced that a small community could make a big difference. For Jack and Grace, the experience was a reminder that many hands make light work.
A篇 本文的语篇类型是应用文，介绍了美国国家公园管理局记录资料当中一些值得观光和旅行的国家地质公园。
21. B 细节理解题。根据Yellowstone National Park中的“Yellowstone National Park-the world’s first national park—was visited by more than 4.5 million people in 2024”，可知此地质公园接纳游客量最多，超450万人次。故选B项。
22. C 细节理解题。根据Grand Teton National Park中的“Grand Teton National Park’s jewel-like lakes, blue and white glaciers, and naked granite (花岗岩) summits”和Yosemite National Park中的“this national geopark of granite cliffs and towering waterfalls”，可知两地质公园都有山水风景。故选C项。
23. A 推理判断题。根据Hike with us中的“Click here for route maps of National Parks.”可知此篇文章选自“旅行”话题栏目。故选A项。
B篇 本文的语篇类型是记叙文，主题语境为人与社会之优秀人物。本文讲述了 Aryaman Khandelwal创建Get2Greater应用程序以改善医疗服务的故事。
24.B 词义猜测题。根据第二段“There were many quacks, who might quit studying after a year of medicine school and return home as ‘healthcare providers’”可知，“quacks”指的是那些可能在医学院学习了一年就辍学，然后却以“医疗服务提供者”身份自居的人，也就是没有完成正规医学教育却假装是医疗从业者的人。故选B项。
25. C 细节理解题。根据第四段“only 10 to 15 trained workers served a population of 200,000”可知，MAHAN Trust面临的主要挑战是医疗工作者不足的问题。故选C项。
26. B 推理判断题。根据第五段内容可知，该应用程序可以记录健康数据，按优先级进行汇编，并将它们发送给附近的医生，这样医生就能关注更紧急的病例。故选B项。
27. A 推理判断题。文中提到 Aryaman Khandelwal 在看到印度小男孩辛苦劳作后，受到触动，决心改变当地医疗现状；接着他设计出 Get2Greater 这款利用人工智能驱动的创新应用程序来改善医疗服务，可见他勇于创新（innovative）；后续为了让应用更好地发挥作用，他努力争取资金，经过多次试验，添加 Wi-Fi 组件，还积极与联合国洽谈推广事宜，充分展现了他尽心尽力（committed）的品质。故选A项。
C篇 本文的语篇类型是议论文，观点正面，论证详尽。第一段引出话题：运动员打破纪录是否存在极限？第二段至第三段探讨人体的极限，包括肌肉增长的边际效应和肌肉类型的额外限制；第四段至第五段讲述竞技技术与科技进步如何帮助运动员打破纪录；最后一段展现作者对于这一话题的乐观态度认为未来一切皆有可能。
28.A 推理判断题。根据第一段可知，作者通过提出两个问题来引入话题。故选A项。
29.B 细节理解题。根据第三段可知，短跑运动员拥有较高比例的快肌纤维，而马拉松运动员则拥有较高比例的慢肌纤维，由此可知，短跑运动员比马拉松运动员拥有更多的快肌纤维。故选B项。
30. D 推理判断题。根据第四段可知，Dick Fosbury创新了跳高运动的姿势。五年后Dwight Stones利用“Fosbury Flop”打破了世界纪录。由此可推知，创新性的技巧在帮助运动员的表现上起作用。故选D项。
31. D 主旨大意。文章的整体观点是，尽管存在肌肉的生理限制，但通过技巧创新和运动装备的科技进步，仍旧有可能打破现有的运动纪录。由此可推知，创新和科技的应用将有助于打破纪录。故选D项。
D篇 本文的语篇类型是说明文，主题语境为人与社会之科学技术。一项研究表明，一种耐火砖储能技术相比电池储能有诸多优势，该技术有助于实现联合国气候目标。
32.A 段落大意题。根据第二段详细说明了耐火砖储能技术是将吸热砖组装在隔热容器中，用来储存太阳能或风能产生的热量以便之后使用等内容，即这项技术的工作原理。故选A项。
33.A 推理判断题 。根据第三段中的“The differences between firebrick storage and battery storage are that the firebricks store heat rather than electricity and that their cost is one - tenth the cost of batteries”，这表明火砖储能与电池储能的差异在于火砖储存热量而非电力，且成本是电池的十分之一。故选A项。
34. C 推理判断题。根据第四段研究者用模型对比两种未来可再生能源场景，涉及火砖在其中的作用及优势，是在评估火砖在未来可再生能源中的有效性。故选C项。
35. D 推理判断文章标题题。文章主要介绍了一种可追溯到青铜时代的耐火砖储能技术，该技术有助于实现联合国净零排放目标，即能够助力向清洁能源的转变。故选D项。
七选五 本文的语篇类型是说明文，苏格拉底说过：“未经审视的人生是不值得过的。”苏格拉底法的核心观点是通过对话和追问，引导对方自主思考，发现真理。
36.G 根据第一段，苏格拉底认为“未经审视的人生是不值得过的。”一言中，可得知此空选择G与前文形成指代关系。故选G项。
37.F 根据第二段“The teacher may not explain what is ‘right’ or ‘wrong’”得知此空F选项与其构成转折关系。故选F项。
38.E 根据第三段中的几个问句的信息，选项E中“a powerful tool for self-examination”与其相呼应。故选E项。
39.A 根据第四段“Self-reflection is like hitting the pause button on life”及后文“And it also look closely at your own thoughts”可知答案选A。
40.B 根据第四段，“在这样的生活里，你会被社会的期望所席卷。”以及“好像你生活在别人的剧本里，没有写自己的剧本。”得知B选项，“你几乎没有意识到自己的需求。”最符合语境。故选B项。
完形填空 本文的语篇类型是记叙文。作者通过克服障碍和自学，最终成为盲人科学家和发明家，并创立了非营利组织帮助盲人接触科学，呼吁社会消除残疾歧视的故事。
41. C 根据题干中的“radios”和“household appliances”可知，此处列举的是家用电器。故选C。
42. D 作为盲人，只能通过摸索感知，所以组装更像是解决一个谜题而不是一步步的过程。故选D。
43. C 根据下文“but to me, a blind kid” 得知，此处是在对比有视力的成年人和盲童。故选C。
44. A 根据下文“Blindness is a hands-on process” 可知此处表示“正在探索世界的盲童”。故选A。
45. B 根据下文“because the campus lacked accessible lab equipment for the disabled” 可知，我遇到了熟悉的障碍。故选B。
46. B 由前文得知，学校缺乏残疾人可用的实验设备，可知学校没有料想到会有盲童选择学习物理。故选B。
47. C 幸运地，我找到了盲人导师教我创建出我自己能够使用的设备。故选C。
48. A 根据前文没有可用的设备，以及下文“to create more tools to help people like me”得知，导师是帮助我创建实验设备。故选A。
49. C 这一尝试最终使我成为了一个非凡的科学家和发明家。故选C。
50. B 我个人的故事激发了我的动力来创造更多工具。故选B。
51. D 我开始接触那些和我有同样愿景的人。故选D。
52. B “bridge the gap”消除差距。故选B。
53. C 我们的成员的成功故事可作为毅力和适应能力的一种证明。故选C。
54. B “call out” 表示大声说出，公开指责。在社交媒体或公共平台常用于表示揭露或批评他人的不当行为和言论。故选B。
55. C 只有这样，我们才能走向一个更包容的世界。故选C。
语法填空
56.a 考查不定冠词。
57.fascinating 考查非谓语动词，作宾语补足语。
58.which 考查定语从句，关系代词which作介词宾语。
59.in 考查介词搭配。
60.penned 考查非谓语动词，作状语。
61.Dating 考查非谓语动词，作状语。
62.communication 考查名词。
63.were used 考查动词时态及语态。
64.influentially 考查副词。
65.what 考查感叹句。
读后续写
故事情节：在摩天顶楼与高楼大厦之间夹着一个微小但有活力的动物收容所（Paws Home）。它为许多无家可归的动物提供食物，住所及呵护。有一天Jack 和Grace 路过此地，发现此地需要志愿服务。在Jack 的坚持下，他们积极加入志愿服务。岁月流逝，对动物的关爱越来越深。一个周日的下午，Jack 碰巧听到收容所主任Frank 告诉一位工人：由于捐款下降及运营成本上升，收容所面临资经短缺。收容所位于关闭的边缘。Jack 把此消息告诉Grace之后，他们提出行动方案——动物之夜演出（动物才艺秀，烤饼义卖，艺术作品拍卖）。与此同时，Jack 劝说社区店主捐赠拍卖品，Grace在网上宣传此演出。
续写内容，逻辑合理即可，以下仅供参考：
1.在社区举行的募捐的日子到了。首先描写募捐广场的环境及募捐准备。接着欢呼雀跃，高光时刻到来。各种动物的精彩表演，义卖及艺展顺利进行，拍卖达到预期。见证了现场的Mr Frank热泪盈眶。
2.Mr Frank 激动不已，对每位参入者感激不尽。深情地看着Jack and Grace，夸赞他们干得好！Jack and Grace 心邻神会的笑了。接着Mr Frank 对热心的捐赠者表达感谢。然后他信心满满地承诺Paws Home 将一如既往地为动物提供关爱。最后社区的每位深信众人拾柴火焰高。
听力材料
第一节：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。
例如，现在, 你有5秒钟的时间看试卷上的例题，
你将听到以下内容：
M: Excuse me, can you tell me how much the shirt is
W: Yes, it’s nine fifteen.
你将有5秒钟的时间将正确答案标在试卷上。衬衫的价格为9镑15便士。所以，你选择C项，并将其划在试卷上。
现在, 你有5秒钟的时间阅读第1小题的有关内容。
(Text 1)
W: Which bus goes downtown
M: Bus number 12 goes directly there.
W: Great, how often do they come
M: About every 15 minutes during the day. And the last one passed 5 minutes ago.
(Text 2)
W: Hi Tony! Off to the gym again
M: No. Change of plan. An old college friend is in town so I’m showing him around the city today.
W: So long as you don’t miss the main attractions for a tour of the baseball stadium.
(Text 3)
M: Where is your seat belt
W: Sir, I am sorry. I’ll just wear it.
M: Since you were driving without a seat belt, I’m afraid you are going to pay a fine.
(Text 4)
W: David, can you help me My computer keeps getting disconnected from the Wi-Fi.
M: Sorry, I’m on my way to a meeting with a client. Andrew helped me with my computer yesterday and now it is running like new. He might be available now.
W: Oh, thanks for your advice.
(Text 5)
W: That was really nice.
M: I thought you’d like it. Working in this part of the city, I often come here and it’s always good.
W: You can tell that the ingredients are fresh.
M: Yes. Everything is full of flavor. Nothing frozen.
第一节到此结束。
第二节：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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。现在，你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。
(Text 6)
M: We need a project engineer, and I think Amelia Henks is suitable for this position. She is currently a trainee. What do you think of her
W: Yes, Matt. I have seen her working with her colleagues. She seems like a good team player.
M: Yes, and I heard her speaking English in the office yesterday. She sounded quite confident. Fluency in English is essential for this job. Well, let’s go and interview Amelia.
W: Of course, with pleasure.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。现在，你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。
(Text 7)
W: Did you speak to your teacher
M: Yes, I had a word with her yesterday. And she said that she was disappointed in me. She told me I should have done better.
W: Oh, dear! You must have been upset.
M: Yes! It was completely unexpected. I reminded her that I had been ill and had missed some lessons. Actually, she admitted that she had forgotten about my illness. She apologized for forgetting. And she promised me that she would support me in any way necessary.
W: And what did you say to that
M: I said that I would try my best to do better in the next test.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。现在，你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。
(Text 8)
M: Look, these photos were taken on the trip I took with my climbing club.
W: Wow! I didn’t realize you were tackling such advanced climbs already.
M: I know, it’s awesome! I mean, I wouldn’t have attempted it if I didn’t think I could do it. And the trip wasn’t cheap, so I wanted to make sure I was ready for it.
W: Yes, you always manage to pick expensive hobbies! But seriously, I know you love exciting things, but not at the expense of safety, I hope.
M: Well, you need confidence and courage to do any extreme sport, but I still know my limits.
W: Is that because you’re constantly aware of dangers
M: Well, that’s true of all extreme sports. But with climbing, you’re always thinking several moves ahead to figure out the best route and anticipate possible problems. It’s a skill that I’m using in other aspects of my life.
W: Well, that sounds great. Maybe I should give it a try!
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。现在，你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。
(Text 9)
W: Good afternoon, you’ve reached Dr. Patterson’s Physio Office.
M: This is Neil Ecob. Our office had your company work on one of our treatment tables yesterday, but it looks like someone on your team left their toolkit here.
W: Wow! Thanks for letting us know. Our technician, Rob, has been in a panic all day and will be very happy to hear this, as will his manager. When should I send him over to get his tools back
M: We are only closed tomorrow, but other than that, we are open Tuesday to Sunday from 9 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon. He can swing by anytime. The equipment will be at the front desk with me.
W: Great. He is actually right here beside me and said he is going to leave right now to get them. He should be there in the next thirty minutes. Thank you again for giving us a call!
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。现在，你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。
(Text 10)
W: Hi everyone, my name’s Marion Fordham and I’m a climate scientist. I’m here today to talk to you about the history of weather forecasting. Records from as far back as 600 BCE from Babylon, in ancient Iraq, suggest that cloud shapes were used to make forecasts. Different animal behaviors were used to predict short-term weather patterns in Japan and many other nations.
Methods of weather forecasting remained unchanged for the next 2,000 years or so, until technological breakthroughs led to greater accuracy. The first of these, in the mid-15th century, measured how damp air was. The first thermometer, which was used to measure temperature, was created in the late 16th century and improved weather predictions. By the start of the 20th century, a Norwegian scientist employed mathematical calculations for forecasts, starting in 1904. It was time-consuming, as computers hadn’t been invented yet. In the 1920s, electrical equipment for recording weather-related data had become more reliable. Airplanes of the time were still unable to fly high enough to gather relevant information, so balloons performed this role instead, as they were able to travel up to 30 kilometers above the earth’s surface before bursting. Since the first satellite to be sent into space specifically to help with forecasts was launched in 1960, this technology has been a continuous presence above earth.
考试时间：2025年2月7日上午 试卷满分：150分
注意事项：
1. 答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2. 选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3. 非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19. 15. B. 9. 18. C. 9. 15. 答案是C。
1.How soon will the woman’s bus come
A. In about 10 minutes. B. In about 15 minutes. C. In about 20 minutes.
2.What will Tony take his friend to do
A. Go to the gym. B. Make a city tour. C. Play baseball.
3.Who is the man
A. A driver. B. A passenger. C. A policeman.
4.What might the woman do next
A. Ask Andrew for help. B. Buy a new computer. C. Meet a client.
5.Where are the speakers
A. In an office. B. In a supermarket. C. In a restaurant.
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 are the speakers talking about
A. An interview. B. A candidate. C. A project.
7.Who is suitable for the job
A. One who can lead a team.
B. One who is good at English.
C. One who has completed training.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.What did the man mainly discuss with his teacher
A. His test results. B. His illness. C. His mood.
9.Why did the teacher apologize to the man
A. She gave him little support.
B. She didn’t remind him of the test.
C. She forgot about his absence from class.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.What does the man think of the climbing trip
A. Dangerous. B. Manageable. C. Cheap.
11.What does the woman remind the man to do
A. Spend less on hobbies. B. Build up his confidence. C. Ensure his safety at all times.
12.What does the man learn from climbing
A. Planning in advance. B. Knowing your weaknesses. C. Staying focused.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.What was left at the man’s office
A. A toolkit. B. A treatment table. C. A computer.
14.What day is it today
A. Monday. B. Tuesday. C. Sunday.
15.What will the man do next
A. Talk to Rob’s manager. B. Wait for a call. C. Meet Rob.
16.How does Rob feel now
A. Surprised. B. Relieved. C. Depressed.
听第 10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.How did people in ancient Iraq predict the weather
A. By observing clouds. B. By studying animal behaviors. C. By feeling the dampness of the air.
18,When did the first thermometer appear
A. In the mid 1400s. B. In the late 1500s. C. In the early 1900s.
19.What did the Norwegian scientist do
A. He increased the calculating speed.
B. He thought about creating a computer.
C. He used mathematical calculations.
20.Why were balloons used to predict the weather
A. They cost much less. B. They could fly high enough. C. They were easier to operate.
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
National Parks You Should Never Miss
Since the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) started keeping records in 1904, its mountain landscapes, seaside wildernesses, and high desert acres have registered more than 16 billion visits. Some of the best-known parks experienced record crowds in 2024. The following national parks are decent travelling and visiting destinations, but they offer just a glimpse of the variety to be found in the 429 park units of the NPS.
Joshua Tree National Park
Drawn by outsized rock formations and distinctive yucca brevifolia plants, 3,270,404 travelers entered Joshua Tree National Park in 2024. It offers hiking, rock-climbing, and star-gazing in the Sonora and Mojave deserts east of Los Angeles, California.
Grand Teton National Park
The peaks of the Teton Range, solemn and imposing, tower nearly 7,000 feet over the Wyoming valley floor, making them some of the boldest geological statements in the Rockies. Grand Teton National Park’s jewel-like lakes, blue and white glaciers, and naked granite (花岗岩) summits received 3,417,106 visitors in 2024.
Yosemite National Park
Nearly 4 million visitors came to this national geopark of granite cliffs and towering waterfalls in 2024. Most spent time in Yosemite Valley, a mile-wide, seven-mile-long canyon that was cut by a river and then widened and deepened by glacial action.
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park—the world’s first national park—was visited by more than 4.5 million people in 2024. The vast reserve—covering 2.2 million acres in Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana—has craggy (陡峭的) peaks, explosive geysers, alpine lakes, deep forests, and a wealth of wild animals. The stars are bison, bears, sheep, moose, and wolves.
Hike with us: National Geographic’s Trails Illustrated maps highlight the best places for hiking, camping, boating, paddling, and wildlife viewing. Click here for route maps of National Parks.
21.Which of the following attracts the most travelers in 2024
A. Yosemite National Park. B. Yellowstone National Park.
C. Grand Teton National Park. D. Joshua Tree National Park.
22.What do Grand Teton National Park and Yosemite National Park have in common
A. Both have steep granite cliffs. B. Both feature jewel-like alpine lakes.
C. Both offer scenery of mountains and waters. D. Both are visited by more than 4 million travelers.
23.Which website can you probably find this passage？
A. www.nationalgeographic.com/travel B. www.nationalgeographic.com/history
C. www.nationalgeographic.com/story D. www.nationalgeographic.com/sports
B
On a summer trip to Maharashtra, India, Aryaman Khandelwal saw a little boy, no more than ten years old, carrying a bag of corn twice his size. “They had to work so hard to make do,” Khandelwal said, “Something needed to change.”
Then a senior at Parkland High School, Khandelwal went on to design Get2Greater over the next couple of years, an AI-driven app to improve access to healthcare services. His efforts earned him the GloriaBarron Prize, which is given to young people with significant social initiatives.
The young man was passionate about improving healthcare in Maharashtra, a place that lacked qualified doctors and healthcare workers. Moreover, there were many quacks, who might quit studying after a year of medicine school and return home as “healthcare providers”.
Then Khandelwal was introduced to the a MAHAN Trust, a healthcare organization serving rural parts of Maharashtra. At the time, the MAHAN Trust was training village health workers to carry out basic medical tasks, such as taking measurements and transporting data to hospitals for review. Through them, Khandelwal learned that only 10 to 15 trained workers served a population of 200,000. While the method showed results, it was time-consuming and required significant improvement to handle the large volume of cases more efficiently.
That’s where Get2Greater came in—it separates the unhealthy from the healthy, so doctors can focus on more pressing cases. The app can record basic health-related data points, compile (汇编) them in order of priority and send them to doctors nearby. Khandelwal sent a tablet computer equipped with a basic software prototype (软件原型) to the MAHAN Trust and established a line of communication with healthcare workers there. “I asked them to provide feedback on the app,” he said.
Khandelwal’s proposal won him funding and after numerous trials, he created a Wi-Fi component so the devices could connect to the local hospitals. He has also been in talks with the UN to help take the device to other parts of the world.
24.What does the underlined word “quacks” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. Students who quit school. B. Doctors who are unqualified.
C. Nurses who work in hospitals. D. Professionals who help in healthcare work.
25.What was the challenge faced by the MAHAN Trust
A. The difficulty in transporting data accurately.
B. Village health workers’ unwillingness to be trained.
C. Insufficient healthcare providers for vast communities.
D. Lack of medical equipment for performing medical tasks.
26.How does the app Get2Greater function
A. By cutting healthcare costs for patients.
B. By processing data for doctors’ attention.
C. By automatically recording treatment process.
D. By identifying the symptoms quickly and correctly.
27.Which of the following can best describe Khandelwal
A. Innovative and committed. B. Confident and modest.
C. Humble and determined. D. Generous and ambitious.
C
Are athletes nearing the limits of what’s possible Are they struggling to break records The hammer throw (链球), for example, hasn’t seen a new world record since 1986. Yet, athletes frequently outdo themselves in other sports, such as the 400-metre sprint.
Although professional athletes often boast impressive muscles, simply increasing muscle mass does not guarantee improved athletic performance. This is partly because muscles lose efficiency as they grow. More muscle mass produces extra force, but the benefits decrease as muscle mass continues to grow and muscles will eventually approach a hard limit on what they can achieve.
An athlete’s dominant muscle fibre type also significantly impacts performance. Sprinters(短跑运动员) have a high concentration of fast-twitch fibres (快肌纤维) in contrast to marathon runners, who have a high concentration of slow-twitch fibres. Fast-twitch fibres are richer in energy stores, produce more powerful movements and tire us out more quickly than the slow-twitch variety. This difference sets a speed limit on high-endurance sports like long-distance running.
Muscles set a ceiling on how hard athletes can work, but performance also depends on what athletes do with their muscles. In the 1968 Olympics, Dick Fosbury used an innovative strategy for the high jump that raised the bar. Instead of soaring forward over the pole, he turned his body mid-flight. The backward jump enabled him to leap over the pole with less effort. Five years later, Dwight Stones perfected the “Fosbury Flop” and broke the high-jump world record using this method.
Technological advancements in sportswear also significantly boost performance. Shoes equipped with carbon-plated insoles (碳板鞋垫) can give runners an advantage. This type of footwear limits energy loss, meaning the runner has to put in less work to run faster. World Athletics allows athletes to compete with these shoes as long as the soft base is no higher than about 4 centimeters, so it’s possible this sportswear could lead to new running records.
Ultimately, while muscle limitations exist, innovative techniques and advancements in sportswear continue to redefine athletic potential, suggesting that records, even seemingly unbeatable ones, may yet be defeated.
28.How does the writer introduce the topic
A. By raising questions on athletes’ concerns. B. By listing different sports events directly.
C. By emphasizing the efficiency of muscle mass.D. By analyzing the limits of athletic performance.
29.What can be learned about the muscle fibre types according to paragraph 3
A. Fast-twitch fibres are ideal for Marathon runners.
B. Sprinters possess more fast-twitch fibres than marathon runners.
C. Slow-twitch fibres are more powerful and tire us more quickly.
D. The muscle fibre type only has a small impact on performance.
30.Why does the author mention the “Fosbury Flop”
A. To praise Stones’ breaking the world record.
B. To reveal limitations in high-jump techniques.
C. To illustrate the significance of physical peak in athletes.
D. To prove the role of creative techniques in athletic performance.
31.What is the text mainly about
A. Only specific sports can see new records.
B. Muscle mass guarantees athletic performance.
C. Muscle limitations make new records impossible.
D. Records may be broken with innovation and technology.
D
A technology with roots going back to the Bronze Age may offer a fast and inexpensive approach to helping achieve the United Nations climate goal of net zero emissions by 2050, according to recent Stanford-led research.
The technology involves fitting heat-absorbing bricks in an insulated (隔热的) container, where they can store heat generated by solar or wind power for later use in industrial processes. The heat can then be released when needed by passing air through channels in the piles of “firebricks”, thus allowing cement, steel, glass, and paper factories to run on renewable energy even when wind and sunshine are unavailable. These systems are a form of thermal energy (热能) storage. The bricks are made from the same materials as the bricks that lined primitive kilns (窑) thousands of years ago.
Batteries can store electricity and provide it to generate heat on demand. “The differences between firebrick storage and battery storage are that the firebricks store heat rather than electricity and that their cost is one-tenth the cost of batteries,” said lead study author Mark Z. Jacobson, a professor at Stanford University. “The materials are basically just the components of dirt.”
The researchers adopted computer models to compare costs, land needs, health impacts, and emissions involved in two scenarios for an imagined future where 149 countries in 2050 are using renewable sources for all energy purposes. In one scenario, firebricks provide 90% of industrial process heat. In the other, there’s zero adoption of firebricks or other forms of thermal energy storage. The researchers found the scenario with firebricks could cut costs by $1.27 trillion across the 149 countries, while reducing the demand for electrical energy and energy storage capacity from batteries.
Jacobson’s focus on firebricks is relatively new, inspired by a desire to identify effective solutions that could be adopted quickly. “Here I can see a substantial benefits at low cost from multiple angles, from helping reduce air pollution deaths to making it easier to turn the world to clean energy,” he said.
32.What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. How firebrick storage technology works. B. How firebricks are produced sustainably.
C. What thermal energy means scientifically. D. What thermal energy storage is used to do.
33.What advantages do firebrick have over battery
A. Firebrick can store heat and cost less. B. Firebrick can generate more electricity.
C. Firebrick can provide heat more quickly. D. Firebrick is made of more advanced materials.
34.Why are the computer models adopted
A. To test the durability of firebricks. B. To cut the costs of firebricks.
C. To explore the effectiveness of firebricks. D. To test energy storage capacity of firebricks.
35.What might be a suitable title for the text
A.The usage of firebricks can replace batteries.
B. Embracing renewable electricity becomes possible.
C. Innovative systems turn heat into electricity cheaply.
D. An old technology can aid the switch to clean energy.
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。
Socrates, the renowned ancient Greek philosopher, famously stated, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” 36 He believed true wisdom and personal growth couldn’t be achieved in an unexamined life.
The Socratic Method, named after Socrates himself, is a form of cooperative dialogue where one asks a series of open-ended questions to guide another toward insight and understanding. For example, imagine a teacher discussing moralities with students. The teacher may not explain what is “right” or “wrong”. 37 And follow up with questions like, “Why do we consider some actions fair and others unfair ” Through this questioning, students are led to think more critically and examine their own values and assumptions rather than just accepting the predetermined answers.
38 When you ask yourself, for instance, “Why do you believe this ” or “What evidence supports your thinking ”, you are encouraged to consider whether your beliefs are truly your own or influenced by external factors. This process of questioning leads to self-reflection, helping individuals better understand the underlying motivations behind their thoughts and actions.
Self-reflection is like hitting the pause button on life. 39 And it also looks closely at your own thoughts, feelings, and experiences. An unexamined life, however, is one where people go through the motions without ever questioning. Living an unexamined life is similar to coasting on automatic pilot, where one simply accepts social standards without critically evaluating them. In this kind of life, you’re swept along by society’s expectations. 40 It seems as if you’re living someone else’s script without ever writing your own.
A. It gives you a moment to step back.
B. You are barely aware of your own desires.
C. So they can follow a “right” or “fair” action.
D. You are always stuck in your own ceaseless work.
E. The Socratic Method is a powerful tool for self-examination.
F. Instead, he or she might ask “What does it mean to act morally ”
G. This powerful declaration serves as a call to dig deeper into one’s own thoughts.
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。
As a little kid, I was fascinated by the inner workings of every device in my family’s home. I would spend hours assembling (装配) radios, 41 and other household appliances, trying to figure out how they worked. Assembly is more like solving a 42 than a step-by-step process. Some 43 adults were amazed at this, but to me, a blind kid 44 the world, it felt perfectly natural. Blindness is a hands-on process.
Decades later, when I studied at the University of California, I 45 familiar barriers because the campus lacked accessible lab equipment for the disabled—they didn’t 46 blind kids to be studying physics. 47 , I found blind tutors who taught me to 48 some of my own accessible equipment. This attempt ultimately paved the way for me to become an 49 inventor and scientist. My personal story sparked my 50 to create more tools to help people like me to navigate the scientific world.
With this newfound mission, I started reaching out to others who shared my 51 . Ultimately, we founded a nonprofit organization dedicated to making science accessible to the blind. Today, our nonprofit organization 52 the gap for blind students, and the successful stories of our members 53 a testament to the power of perseverance and adaptability.
Just as our society is learning to recognize and 54 racism, sexism, and other biases, we need to become more broadly capable of spotting and eliminating disability discrimination. Only then can we move toward a/an 55 world.
41.A. tables B. toys C. irons D. furniture
42.A. task B. challenge C. question D. puzzle
43.A. disabled B. curious C. sighted D. surprised
44.A. exploring B. connecting C. changing D. creating
45.A. overcame B. encountered C. avoided D. cleared
46.A. bother B. expect C. doubt D. expose
47.A. Naturally B. Gradually C. Fortunately D. Occasionally
48.A. build B. operate C. maintain D. assess
49.A. diligent B. modest C. exceptional D. realistic
50.A. ability B. drive C. target D. taste
51.A. sight B. imagination C. opinion D. vision
52.A. crosses B. bridges C. links D. fills
53.A. work out B. take up C. serve as D. prepare for
54.A. put off B. call out C. fight for D. turn out
55.A. shared B. extensive C. inclusive D. connected
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
As is universally acknowledged, the Chinese language boasts 56 long-established and far-reaching history. What makes Chinese language particularly 57 (fascinate) is its written form. Chinese characters are the only pictorial written form in modern times, many of 58 have stories behind them. Not only are Chinese characters rich 59 symbolism but also they are amazingly beautiful when 60 (pen) with a brush in the traditional way. Known as HanZi, Chinese characters are the oldest continuously used writing system. 61 (date) back to as far as the Shang Dynasty, when they were inscribed (刻) on oracle bones, Chinese characters strongly witness their time-honored history.
Chinese characters have been used through a unified system throughout China’s history. One advantage of using the system is that people who speak different dialects can understand each other’s writing and thus the mutual 62 (communicate) can go on smoothly. Different as pronunciation marks are, Chinese characters 63 (use) previously and presently are still being used in other languages such as Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese, indicating they have been working 64 (influence).
With China playing an increasingly important role in the world, Chinese characters are being globally learned due to the fact that the international community have realized 65 great importance it is to speak Chinese language fluently and write Chinese characters beautifully.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你校将举办第12届科技作品展览节，开幕日期为2月7日。请你向英国交换生Mike写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 介绍活动；2. 邀请参加。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Mike,
How have you been doing recently
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
In the hub of a city, sandwiched between skyscrapers and high-rises was a tiny but vibrant animal shelter by the name of “Paws Home”. Serving as a nice haven for numerous homeless animals, it offered food, shelter and care.
One day, young Jack and Grace walked by the shelter and noticed a sign for a voluntary service.
Jack was absorbed immediately, “Grace, just take into consideration those sad animals in urgent need of help. Let’s join to be volunteers.”
Grace, however, showed somewhat uncertainty, “I am not sure, Jack, voluntary service takes hard work, and we have school to go to and something else to do.”
Jack insisted, “just think about what a meaningful difference we would make to the homeless animals. Don’t hesitate! Do it now!” Eventually, Grace nodded.
Both Jack and Grace ran to the animal shelter and sprang into action. Sweeping the shelter, feeding the animals and having games with them were great fun for them. With days passing, they became attached to the lovely creatures and felt a sense of pride.
On one Sunday afternoon full of sunshine, when making nice meals for the lovely, Jack happened to hear a conversation, leaving him worried. The shelter’s director, Mr. Frank, was telling a worker a financial crisis Paws Home was faced with. As donations were declining and running costs were rising, the shelter was on the verge（边缘）of being closed. “The shelter will stop in the near future”, sighed Mr. Frank.
Jack told Grace the news promptly. Surely, both of them felt how urgent it was to find a way out. “We can’t wait doing nothing,” Grace said, resolve shining in her eyes, “we have to take action again.”
They immediately put forward a good plan: stage a community fundraising called “An Evening for Paws”— animals talent show, bake sale and auction(拍卖) on the square.
The weeks that followed saw how busy they were. Jack persuaded some local shops to donate pet supplies, baked goods, and art works for the auction. At the same time, Grace promoted the event online, attracting attention fast. She designed posters which would appear in the neighborhood .
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Then came the day when the community fundraising started.
Overexcited, Mr.Frank, couldn’t be more grateful to everyone.
湖北省“新八校”协作体2025年高三2月联考高三英语试卷参考答案
听力：
1-5 ABCAC 6-10 BBACB 11-15 CAACC 16-20 BABCB
阅读：
21-23 BCA 24-27 BCBA 28-31 ABDD 32-35 AACD
七选五：
36-40 GFEAB
完形：
41-45 CDCAB 46-50 BCACB 51-55 DBCBC
语法填空：
56. a 57. fascinating 58. which 59. in 60. penned
61. Dating 62.communication 63. were used 64. influentially 65. what
第一节：应用文写作（满分15分）
Dear Mike,
How have you been doing recently With the twelfth “Science and Technology Works Exhibition” approaching, I am overjoyed to introduce to you something concerned and invite you to it as well.
Firstly, it is on February seventh that the event will be launched in our school. As desired, the exhibition will undoubtedly appeal to numerous student enthusiasts. Secondly, what we are expecting enthusiastically is that varieties of works like solar-powered fan and AI-assisted robot cleaner will be put on exhibition. Additionally, not only will captivating lectures be delivered but also a technology-oriented quiz will be held as scheduled.
Hopefully, you are intensely keen on what I have introduced. Your participation is greatly anticipated. Looking forward to your accepting my sincere invitation as promptly as possible.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节：读后续写（满分25分）
Then came the day when the community fundraising started. The Paws Home took on an electric look. In the breeze danced the dazzling streamers. On the tables lay the donated pet supplies, baked goods and art works eager to be auctioned. On the stage stayed the excited pet animals eager to show talents. In the neighborhood shuttled Jack and Grace among the crowd in the warm sunshine. Suddenly, cheers exploding thunderously, the highlight came into view. Dogs were doing tricks, cats were showing catwalks and parrots were reciting rhymes. So amazing was the show that the crowd were overwhelmingly entertained, donating generously. Meanwhile, the crowd rushing to offer, the auction lived up to their expectations instantly. Mr. Frank seeing it, his excited tears were streaming down.
Overexcited, Mr.Frank, couldn’t be more grateful to everyone. First, he looked at Jack and Grace affectionately and said proudly “well done!” On hearing it, both Jack and Grace were smiling knowingly.Then, Mr.Frank voiced the sincere thanks to the enthusiastic crowd. Immediately, they cheered in response. The cheers were resonating in the breeze and in the sunshine. Next, Mr.Frank with confidence hanging on his face promised that the Paws Home would be kept open to the homeless animals continuously. Everyone was convinced that a small community could make a big difference. For Jack and Grace, the experience was a reminder that many hands make light work.
A篇 本文的语篇类型是应用文，介绍了美国国家公园管理局记录资料当中一些值得观光和旅行的国家地质公园。
21. B 细节理解题。根据Yellowstone National Park中的“Yellowstone National Park-the world’s first national park—was visited by more than 4.5 million people in 2024”，可知此地质公园接纳游客量最多，超450万人次。故选B项。
22. C 细节理解题。根据Grand Teton National Park中的“Grand Teton National Park’s jewel-like lakes, blue and white glaciers, and naked granite (花岗岩) summits”和Yosemite National Park中的“this national geopark of granite cliffs and towering waterfalls”，可知两地质公园都有山水风景。故选C项。
23. A 推理判断题。根据Hike with us中的“Click here for route maps of National Parks.”可知此篇文章选自“旅行”话题栏目。故选A项。
B篇 本文的语篇类型是记叙文，主题语境为人与社会之优秀人物。本文讲述了 Aryaman Khandelwal创建Get2Greater应用程序以改善医疗服务的故事。
24.B 词义猜测题。根据第二段“There were many quacks, who might quit studying after a year of medicine school and return home as ‘healthcare providers’”可知，“quacks”指的是那些可能在医学院学习了一年就辍学，然后却以“医疗服务提供者”身份自居的人，也就是没有完成正规医学教育却假装是医疗从业者的人。故选B项。
25. C 细节理解题。根据第四段“only 10 to 15 trained workers served a population of 200,000”可知，MAHAN Trust面临的主要挑战是医疗工作者不足的问题。故选C项。
26. B 推理判断题。根据第五段内容可知，该应用程序可以记录健康数据，按优先级进行汇编，并将它们发送给附近的医生，这样医生就能关注更紧急的病例。故选B项。
27. A 推理判断题。文中提到 Aryaman Khandelwal 在看到印度小男孩辛苦劳作后，受到触动，决心改变当地医疗现状；接着他设计出 Get2Greater 这款利用人工智能驱动的创新应用程序来改善医疗服务，可见他勇于创新（innovative）；后续为了让应用更好地发挥作用，他努力争取资金，经过多次试验，添加 Wi-Fi 组件，还积极与联合国洽谈推广事宜，充分展现了他尽心尽力（committed）的品质。故选A项。
C篇 本文的语篇类型是议论文，观点正面，论证详尽。第一段引出话题：运动员打破纪录是否存在极限？第二段至第三段探讨人体的极限，包括肌肉增长的边际效应和肌肉类型的额外限制；第四段至第五段讲述竞技技术与科技进步如何帮助运动员打破纪录；最后一段展现作者对于这一话题的乐观态度认为未来一切皆有可能。
28.A 推理判断题。根据第一段可知，作者通过提出两个问题来引入话题。故选A项。
29.B 细节理解题。根据第三段可知，短跑运动员拥有较高比例的快肌纤维，而马拉松运动员则拥有较高比例的慢肌纤维，由此可知，短跑运动员比马拉松运动员拥有更多的快肌纤维。故选B项。
30. D 推理判断题。根据第四段可知，Dick Fosbury创新了跳高运动的姿势。五年后Dwight Stones利用“Fosbury Flop”打破了世界纪录。由此可推知，创新性的技巧在帮助运动员的表现上起作用。故选D项。
31. D 主旨大意。文章的整体观点是，尽管存在肌肉的生理限制，但通过技巧创新和运动装备的科技进步，仍旧有可能打破现有的运动纪录。由此可推知，创新和科技的应用将有助于打破纪录。故选D项。
D篇 本文的语篇类型是说明文，主题语境为人与社会之科学技术。一项研究表明，一种耐火砖储能技术相比电池储能有诸多优势，该技术有助于实现联合国气候目标。
32.A 段落大意题。根据第二段详细说明了耐火砖储能技术是将吸热砖组装在隔热容器中，用来储存太阳能或风能产生的热量以便之后使用等内容，即这项技术的工作原理。故选A项。
33.A 推理判断题 。根据第三段中的“The differences between firebrick storage and battery storage are that the firebricks store heat rather than electricity and that their cost is one - tenth the cost of batteries”，这表明火砖储能与电池储能的差异在于火砖储存热量而非电力，且成本是电池的十分之一。故选A项。
34. C 推理判断题。根据第四段研究者用模型对比两种未来可再生能源场景，涉及火砖在其中的作用及优势，是在评估火砖在未来可再生能源中的有效性。故选C项。
35. D 推理判断文章标题题。文章主要介绍了一种可追溯到青铜时代的耐火砖储能技术，该技术有助于实现联合国净零排放目标，即能够助力向清洁能源的转变。故选D项。
七选五 本文的语篇类型是说明文，苏格拉底说过：“未经审视的人生是不值得过的。”苏格拉底法的核心观点是通过对话和追问，引导对方自主思考，发现真理。
36.G 根据第一段，苏格拉底认为“未经审视的人生是不值得过的。”一言中，可得知此空选择G与前文形成指代关系。故选G项。
37.F 根据第二段“The teacher may not explain what is ‘right’ or ‘wrong’”得知此空F选项与其构成转折关系。故选F项。
38.E 根据第三段中的几个问句的信息，选项E中“a powerful tool for self-examination”与其相呼应。故选E项。
39.A 根据第四段“Self-reflection is like hitting the pause button on life”及后文“And it also look closely at your own thoughts”可知答案选A。
40.B 根据第四段，“在这样的生活里，你会被社会的期望所席卷。”以及“好像你生活在别人的剧本里，没有写自己的剧本。”得知B选项，“你几乎没有意识到自己的需求。”最符合语境。故选B项。
完形填空 本文的语篇类型是记叙文。作者通过克服障碍和自学，最终成为盲人科学家和发明家，并创立了非营利组织帮助盲人接触科学，呼吁社会消除残疾歧视的故事。
41. C 根据题干中的“radios”和“household appliances”可知，此处列举的是家用电器。故选C。
42. D 作为盲人，只能通过摸索感知，所以组装更像是解决一个谜题而不是一步步的过程。故选D。
43. C 根据下文“but to me, a blind kid” 得知，此处是在对比有视力的成年人和盲童。故选C。
44. A 根据下文“Blindness is a hands-on process” 可知此处表示“正在探索世界的盲童”。故选A。
45. B 根据下文“because the campus lacked accessible lab equipment for the disabled” 可知，我遇到了熟悉的障碍。故选B。
46. B 由前文得知，学校缺乏残疾人可用的实验设备，可知学校没有料想到会有盲童选择学习物理。故选B。
47. C 幸运地，我找到了盲人导师教我创建出我自己能够使用的设备。故选C。
48. A 根据前文没有可用的设备，以及下文“to create more tools to help people like me”得知，导师是帮助我创建实验设备。故选A。
49. C 这一尝试最终使我成为了一个非凡的科学家和发明家。故选C。
50. B 我个人的故事激发了我的动力来创造更多工具。故选B。
51. D 我开始接触那些和我有同样愿景的人。故选D。
52. B “bridge the gap”消除差距。故选B。
53. C 我们的成员的成功故事可作为毅力和适应能力的一种证明。故选C。
54. B “call out” 表示大声说出，公开指责。在社交媒体或公共平台常用于表示揭露或批评他人的不当行为和言论。故选B。
55. C 只有这样，我们才能走向一个更包容的世界。故选C。
语法填空
56.a 考查不定冠词。
57.fascinating 考查非谓语动词，作宾语补足语。
58.which 考查定语从句，关系代词which作介词宾语。
59.in 考查介词搭配。
60.penned 考查非谓语动词，作状语。
61.Dating 考查非谓语动词，作状语。
62.communication 考查名词。
63.were used 考查动词时态及语态。
64.influentially 考查副词。
65.what 考查感叹句。
读后续写
故事情节：在摩天顶楼与高楼大厦之间夹着一个微小但有活力的动物收容所（Paws Home）。它为许多无家可归的动物提供食物，住所及呵护。有一天Jack 和Grace 路过此地，发现此地需要志愿服务。在Jack 的坚持下，他们积极加入志愿服务。岁月流逝，对动物的关爱越来越深。一个周日的下午，Jack 碰巧听到收容所主任Frank 告诉一位工人：由于捐款下降及运营成本上升，收容所面临资经短缺。收容所位于关闭的边缘。Jack 把此消息告诉Grace之后，他们提出行动方案——动物之夜演出（动物才艺秀，烤饼义卖，艺术作品拍卖）。与此同时，Jack 劝说社区店主捐赠拍卖品，Grace在网上宣传此演出。
续写内容，逻辑合理即可，以下仅供参考：
1.在社区举行的募捐的日子到了。首先描写募捐广场的环境及募捐准备。接着欢呼雀跃，高光时刻到来。各种动物的精彩表演，义卖及艺展顺利进行，拍卖达到预期。见证了现场的Mr Frank热泪盈眶。
2.Mr Frank 激动不已，对每位参入者感激不尽。深情地看着Jack and Grace，夸赞他们干得好！Jack and Grace 心邻神会的笑了。接着Mr Frank 对热心的捐赠者表达感谢。然后他信心满满地承诺Paws Home 将一如既往地为动物提供关爱。最后社区的每位深信众人拾柴火焰高。
听力材料
第一节：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。
例如，现在, 你有5秒钟的时间看试卷上的例题，
你将听到以下内容：
M: Excuse me, can you tell me how much the shirt is
W: Yes, it’s nine fifteen.
你将有5秒钟的时间将正确答案标在试卷上。衬衫的价格为9镑15便士。所以，你选择C项，并将其划在试卷上。
现在, 你有5秒钟的时间阅读第1小题的有关内容。
(Text 1)
W: Which bus goes downtown
M: Bus number 12 goes directly there.
W: Great, how often do they come
M: About every 15 minutes during the day. And the last one passed 5 minutes ago.
(Text 2)
W: Hi Tony! Off to the gym again
M: No. Change of plan. An old college friend is in town so I’m showing him around the city today.
W: So long as you don’t miss the main attractions for a tour of the baseball stadium.
(Text 3)
M: Where is your seat belt
W: Sir, I am sorry. I’ll just wear it.
M: Since you were driving without a seat belt, I’m afraid you are going to pay a fine.
(Text 4)
W: David, can you help me My computer keeps getting disconnected from the Wi-Fi.
M: Sorry, I’m on my way to a meeting with a client. Andrew helped me with my computer yesterday and now it is running like new. He might be available now.
W: Oh, thanks for your advice.
(Text 5)
W: That was really nice.
M: I thought you’d like it. Working in this part of the city, I often come here and it’s always good.
W: You can tell that the ingredients are fresh.
M: Yes. Everything is full of flavor. Nothing frozen.
第一节到此结束。
第二节：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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。现在，你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。
(Text 6)
M: We need a project engineer, and I think Amelia Henks is suitable for this position. She is currently a trainee. What do you think of her
W: Yes, Matt. I have seen her working with her colleagues. She seems like a good team player.
M: Yes, and I heard her speaking English in the office yesterday. She sounded quite confident. Fluency in English is essential for this job. Well, let’s go and interview Amelia.
W: Of course, with pleasure.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。现在，你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。
(Text 7)
W: Did you speak to your teacher
M: Yes, I had a word with her yesterday. And she said that she was disappointed in me. She told me I should have done better.
W: Oh, dear! You must have been upset.
M: Yes! It was completely unexpected. I reminded her that I had been ill and had missed some lessons. Actually, she admitted that she had forgotten about my illness. She apologized for forgetting. And she promised me that she would support me in any way necessary.
W: And what did you say to that
M: I said that I would try my best to do better in the next test.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。现在，你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。
(Text 8)
M: Look, these photos were taken on the trip I took with my climbing club.
W: Wow! I didn’t realize you were tackling such advanced climbs already.
M: I know, it’s awesome! I mean, I wouldn’t have attempted it if I didn’t think I could do it. And the trip wasn’t cheap, so I wanted to make sure I was ready for it.
W: Yes, you always manage to pick expensive hobbies! But seriously, I know you love exciting things, but not at the expense of safety, I hope.
M: Well, you need confidence and courage to do any extreme sport, but I still know my limits.
W: Is that because you’re constantly aware of dangers
M: Well, that’s true of all extreme sports. But with climbing, you’re always thinking several moves ahead to figure out the best route and anticipate possible problems. It’s a skill that I’m using in other aspects of my life.
W: Well, that sounds great. Maybe I should give it a try!
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。现在，你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。
(Text 9)
W: Good afternoon, you’ve reached Dr. Patterson’s Physio Office.
M: This is Neil Ecob. Our office had your company work on one of our treatment tables yesterday, but it looks like someone on your team left their toolkit here.
W: Wow! Thanks for letting us know. Our technician, Rob, has been in a panic all day and will be very happy to hear this, as will his manager. When should I send him over to get his tools back
M: We are only closed tomorrow, but other than that, we are open Tuesday to Sunday from 9 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon. He can swing by anytime. The equipment will be at the front desk with me.
W: Great. He is actually right here beside me and said he is going to leave right now to get them. He should be there in the next thirty minutes. Thank you again for giving us a call!
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。现在，你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。
(Text 10)
W: Hi everyone, my name’s Marion Fordham and I’m a climate scientist. I’m here today to talk to you about the history of weather forecasting. Records from as far back as 600 BCE from Babylon, in ancient Iraq, suggest that cloud shapes were used to make forecasts. Different animal behaviors were used to predict short-term weather patterns in Japan and many other nations.
Methods of weather forecasting remained unchanged for the next 2,000 years or so, until technological breakthroughs led to greater accuracy. The first of these, in the mid-15th century, measured how damp air was. The first thermometer, which was used to measure temperature, was created in the late 16th century and improved weather predictions. By the start of the 20th century, a Norwegian scientist employed mathematical calculations for forecasts, starting in 1904. It was time-consuming, as computers hadn’t been invented yet. In the 1920s, electrical equipment for recording weather-related data had become more reliable. Airplanes of the time were still unable to fly high enough to gather relevant information, so balloons performed this role instead, as they were able to travel up to 30 kilometers above the earth’s surface before bursting. Since the first satellite to be sent into space specifically to help with forecasts was launched in 1960, this technology has been a continuous presence above earth.
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