湖北省武汉2024-2025年学年度高二年级下学期4月月考
英 语
考试时间：120分钟；命题人：高二备课组
注意事项：
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第I卷（选择题）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What color is Amy’s hair
A. Blonde. B. Brown. C. Black.
【答案】B
【原文】
M: Susan, does everyone in your family have blonde hair
W: No. My father has brown hair and my sister Amy has the same hair color as his. But she is considering dying her hair black.
2. What is the man’s ethnic group
A. Han. B. Miao. C. Tujia.
【答案】A
【原文】
M: I heard residents in your town still preserve their own traditions and live in old wooden houses.
W: You’re right. Residents in my town mainly belong to the Miao and Tujia ethnic minorities. We have our own traditions. So are you also a member of an ethnic minority
M: No. I’m a member of China’s most numerous ethnic group.
3. Why is Jennifer going to the town
A. She wants to visit someone.
B. She is curious about its festival.
C. She has something to show there.
【答案】B
【原文】
M: Jennifer, I heard you’re traveling to a town in Czech Republic this weekend. Are you going to visit anyone there
W: No. The small town holds thousands of strange records and is hosting a festival to show them. I really want to go and have a look.
4. How does Henry find the book
A. Interesting. B. Useful. C. Challenging.
【答案】C
【原文】
W: Henry, do you love reading the book
M: Not really.
W: Why It’s a book about a trip in space. I thought you were interested in such books.
M: Well, it’s in French. My French vocabulary is quite limited.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. An Olympic champion. B. An Olympic sports event. C. The origin of Olympic Games.
【答案】A
【原文】
W: Mark, do you know who was the first champion of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
M: Yes. I know it’s a Chinese girl. Her name is on the tip of my tongue.
W: It’s Qian Yang. She won the 10-meter rifle shooting competition on Saturday, July 24, 2021.
M: You’re right.
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 might help the woman most in speaking English
A. Social clubs. B. Foreign bars. C. Language exchange centers.
7. What is probably the man
A. A tour guide. B. A businessman. C. A teacher.
【答案】6. C 7. A
【原文】
M: Wang Mei, you can speak English very well. Have you ever studied in an English-speaking country
W: No. Though I haven’t been to an English-speaking country, I have my own ways of speaking to native English speakers.
M: So how do you meet native English speakers
W: Sometimes I go to foreign bars and restaurants. I also go to sports clubs and social clubs. But I usually go to language exchange centers to practice my English. I heard you’re learning French and Spanish. Why do you learn the languages
M: My work means I have to meet tourists from all over the world. I need to explain tourist attractions to them.
听第7段材料，回答8、9题。
8. Why is Jason unable to volunteer for the organization now
A. For his inexperience. B. For his busy schoolwork. C. For his young age.
9. What area is the woman working on
A. Transportation. B. Marketing. C. Social media.
【答案】8. C 9. B
【原文】
W: Jason, didn’t you say you want to find some volunteer work this summer
M: Yes. I love volunteer work that involves dog rescuing.
W: Then why not volunteer for DFW Pug Rescue It’s looking for volunteers aged 20 and over to rescue and care for dogs.
M: But I’m not 20 years old yet.
W: You’ll turn 20 this July, won’t you Then you can volunteer for it.
M: You’re right. So what do volunteers need to do
W: They need volunteers in various areas, such as sports events, transportation, social media, newsletters and marketing. So which area are you most interested in
M: Well, I really want to help find owners for the dogs on the Internet. So are you a volunteer for the organization
W: Yes. I help it with marketing.
听第8段材料，回答10至12题。
10. When were the speakers supposed to meet
A. At 4:00 pm. B. At 4:30 pm. C. At 5:00 pm.
11. What did the man do to help the driver
A. He called the police. B. He stopped the driver’s car. C. He took the driver to the hospital.
12. Where does the conversation take place
A. At a bus stop. B. At the woman’s home. C. At a restaurant.
【答案】10. A 11. B 12. C
【原文】
W: It’s already 4:30 pm. You’re half an hour late. What happened
M: Something unexpected happened on my way here. While I was waiting for my bus, I saw a car moving slowly in a strange way. When I looked into an open window, I saw a man bending over the wheel.
W: That was terrible.
M: Yes. I immediately realized something was wrong. So I jumped into the moving car through the open window and stepped on the brake of the car.
W: So did you take the man to the hospital
M: No. It turned out that two police officers were following the vehicle, but they failed to notice that medical help was needed. It was they that took the man to hospital for treatment.
W: No wonder you were late. Well, you’ve done something great. You’re really a hero. But now let’s order our food.
M: So you haven’t ordered yet
W: No. I don’t know what you love eating.
听第9段材料，回答13至16题。
13. How old was Natalic when she took the picture
A. In her early 10s. B. In her early 30s. C. In her early 40s.
14. Where does Natalie live now
A. In Jerusalem. B. In Washington D. C. C. In New York City.
15. What caused Natalie to quit her career in modeling
A. Preference for the acting profession.
B. Suggestions from her first agent.
C. Pressure from her parents.
16. Which movie came out in 1995
A. Léon. B. Heat. C. Mars Attacks.
【答案】13. B 14. C 15. A 16. B
【原文】
M: Who is this beautiful woman on your computer
W: It’s Natalie Portman. She’s a famous actress in the US.
M: She looks pretty young. So when was she born
W: She was actually born in 1981. She’s in her early 40s now. This picture was taken 10 years ago, you know.
M: So what did her parents do
W: Her father is a doctor and her mother is an American-born artist.
M: So was she born in the US
W: No. She was born in Jerusalem, Israel. But her family left Israel for Washington D. C. when she was still very young. After a few more moves, her family finally settled in New York City, where she still lives to this day.
M: Did she receive a good education
W: Yes. Her academic achievements allowed her to attend Harvard University.
M: So how did her acting career begin
W: She was discovered by an agent in a pizza house at the age of 11. She was pushed towards a career in modeling, but she finally quit it because she loved acting better.
M: So what are her famous movies
W: Her first movie Léon in 1994, Heat in the following year, Beautiful Girls and Mars Attacks in 1996, to name just a few.
听下面一段独白，回答17到20题。
17. Where did the race end
A. In France. B. In the US. C. In Italy.
18. What achievement did Offshore Team Germany make
A. Winning the VO65 class.
B. Winning the IMOCA class race.
C. Winning second place of the VO65 class.
19. What was life like on the boat
A. No fresh food was served.
B. Phone calls were not allowed.
C. People couldn’t get enough sleep.
20. Why was data collected
A. To provide information for the next race.
B. To help the teams perform better.
C. To help scientists do research.
【答案】17. C 18. B 19. A 20. C
【原文】M: In the spring of 2021, 12 sailing teams from around the world competed in the first-ever Ocean Race Europe. The race set off from Lorient, France, on May 29, 2021. Teams of 6 to 10 people spent 22 days sailing the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea to the finish line, in Genoa, Italy. That’s where the race ended, on June 19, 2021. Two classes of speedy sailboats raced in the event: the IMOCA and the VO65. Offshore Team Germany won the IMOCA class race. And Portugal’s Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team won the VO65 class. The Ocean Race Europe presented plenty of challenges. Teams were on their boats for three straight weeks. When you were on board, all you do was race, eat, and sleep. There was no Internet connection and there were no movies. There wasn’t even a fridge or a freezer inside the boat. The Ocean Race Europe has a larger purpose. During the race, the boats collected scientific data from the salty waters. The data is shared with scientists. It provides insight about how the ocean is affected by climate change. Scientists use the data to further understand and advocate the world’s changing environment and seas.
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
· Do an anonymous (匿名的) act of kindness for someone. · Leave a smile card behind to encourage them to pay-it-forward. · Share your story here to spread the inspiration. · hanged the world, one kind act at a time. ORDER SMILE CARDS To request Smile Cards, please fill out the form below. A volunteer will mail you an order of ten cards within two weeks. Smile Cards are offered to anyone who requests them on a pay-it-forward basis. That means there is no charge for a set of cards. Someone before you has paid for your cards, and you are invited to keep the chain going and pay-forward whatever you wish for the next person! For special events or circumstanced, you can also place a large quantity of request. Note: When using a Smile Card, remember not to just hand it out by itself. The idea is to do something kind for someone and then leave the Smile Card behind, so that they know someone reached out to them, and that they are invited to pay-forward the kindness and keep the rippled going! Country: *-select - Name: * ________ There is a daily maximum order for each country. Please select a country first to make sure we have not exceeded the quota (定额) for the day. Address: *________ City: * ________ State: *- select- Email address: * ________ Inspiration: * ________ Please tell us what inspired you to order Smile Cards, and give us an example of a kind act you’d like to do using them. PLACE smile CARD ORDER NOW ABOUT US Kind Spring is a place to practice small acts of kindness. For over a decade the Kind Spring user community has focused on inner transformation, while collectively changing the world with generosity, gratitude, and trust. The site is 100 % volunteer-run and totally non-commercial. It is a shared labor of love.
21. When can you use a smile card
A. Your friend’s birthday is approaching. B. Your classmate has won the first prize.
C. You’ve ordered lunch for a poor friend. D. You find your classmate in low spirits.
22. To order smile cards, you have to ________.
A. pay for them in advance B. place a big quantity of request
C. mail some necessary information D. tell what favor you will do for others
23. The purpose of using smile cards is to encourage people to ________.
A. spread kindness B. become volunteers
C. advertise for Kind Spring D. pay others’ kindness back
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了微笑卡卡片，并讲述如何申请微笑卡，微笑卡的使用注意事项和背后负责的团队。
21. 推理判断题。根据Note中的“When using a Smile Card, remember not to just hand it out by itself. The idea is to do something kind for someone and then leave the Smile Card behind (当使用微笑卡片时，记住不要把它单独分发出去。这个想法是为别人做一些善良的事情，然后把微笑卡片留在身后)”可知，做一件善良的事情时，可以使用微笑卡，“你为一个穷朋友点了午餐”属于做的善事。故选C。
22. 细节理解题。根据文章中的“Please tell us what inspired you to order Smile Cards, and give us an example of a kind act you'd like to do using them.(请告诉我们是什么激发了你订购微笑卡片，并给我们一个你想用它们做的善良行为的例子)”可知，要申请微笑卡片，需要告诉你想为别人做什么。故选D。
23. 细节理解题。根据Note中的“so that they know someone reached out to them, and that they are invited to pay-forward the kindness and keep the rippled going!(这样他们就知道有人向他们伸出了援手，他们也被邀请来传递这种善良，让这种行为继续下去!)”可知，使用微笑卡是鼓励人们传递善良。故选A。
B
I often wake up to my alarm after a short night and step out of bed to a day I’ve fought through countless times. I rush my morning routine and run to my car. My radio switches to my favorite song, but I have to listen to an audible (可听的) book for an assignment due tomorrow.
When I get to school, I start with Spanish, my hardest class. Despite being around all year, I have no clue what’s going on. I then walk to my English class, in which I was stuck in the language rules. The assignments take much energy that my perfectionist nature is unable to take on in school, so I save them for later, most probably late at night.
This is my reality as a student with dyslexia, a learning disorder in reading and spelling: assignments that take three times as long as they’re meant to, late nights and early mornings to even slightly keep up with my classes.
I was told that Advanced Placement U. S. History would be my hardest class. But here, I am in my element. Despite being three assignments behind, I’m actively engaged. Yes, my passion for history heightens my focus, but my teacher’s willingness to work with me is what allows me to fly high.
Teachers need to offer alternative structures that make learning more accessible. I’ve had teachers who teach lecture-based classes where students are expected to take notes and listen. As a student with dyslexia, this doesn’t work. A fix for that is as simple as providing alternative resources: a slide show students can go back to after class, or perhaps even an activity that further plays with the concepts.
Now, many schools are shifting to approaches that meet the needs of all kids. However, advocacy work can still be done to support students with dyslexia. If school systems are willing to provide support and education by creating an accessible class structure from the start, students won’t be stuck into academic tracks that don’t push them to their full potential.
24. Why does the author have to do his homework late at night
A. He is assigned extra homework. B. He fails to manage his spare time.
C. He needs time to do it well enough. D. He dislikes tasks related to languages.
25. What does the underlined part “in my element” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Burning the midnight oil. B. Biting off more than I can chew.
C. Feeling like a fish in water. D. Having butterflies in my stomach.
26. What does the author think of lecture-based classes
A. Satisfying. B. Inspiring. C. Rewarding. D. Demanding.
27. What does the author advise schools to do for students
A. Offer classes with alternatives. B. Ask educational experts to give lectures.
C. Advocate out-of-class activities. D. Get teachers trained in special education.
【答案】24. C 25. C 26. D 27. A
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者作为一名有阅读障碍的学生的日常生活和学习经历，来展现自己所面临的挑战和困难，并表达了对教育方式和教师支持的需求和看法。
24. 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“The assignments take much energy that my perfectionist nature is unable to take on in school, so I save them for later, most probably late at night.(作业耗费了我太多精力，而我追求完美的性格又让我无法在学校完成它们，所以我总是把它们留到以后，很可能就是深夜。)”可知，作者不得不深夜做家庭作业是因为作者追求完美，所以需要更多的时间来完成作业。故选C。
25. 词句猜测题。根据划线词句上文“I was told that Advanced Placement U. S. History would be my hardest class. (我曾被告知，美国历史高级课程将是我最难的一门课。)”可知，美国历史高级课程是一门最难的课。而划线单词下文“Despite being three assignments behind, I’m actively engaged.(尽管我已经落后了三项作业，但我仍然积极参与其中。)”则表明作者喜欢这门课程。由此可知，作者对这门课程感到自在和舒适，愿意参与其中。选项C“Feeling like a fish in water”的意思是“如鱼得水，感到自在和舒适”，这个短语强调的是在某个环境或领域中感到自在和舒适，能够充分发挥自己的能力。符合句意。故选C。
26. 推理判断题。根据文章第五段“I’ve had teachers who teach lecture-based classes where students are expected to take notes and listen. As a student with dyslexia, this doesn’t work.(我曾遇到过一些以讲座为基础的老师，他们期望学生记笔记并听讲。但作为一名阅读障碍学生，这种方式行不通。)”可知，作者作为阅读障碍的学生，觉得基于讲座的课程对他来说并不适用，因为它可能要求很高的听力和笔记能力，这是作者难以应对的。因此，可以推断出作者认为基于讲座的课程是要求高的。故选D。
27. 推理判断题。根据文章第五段“Teachers need to offer alternative structures that make learning more accessible. (教师需要提供替代性的学习结构，使学习更加容易。)”以及最后一段“Now, many schools are shifting to approaches that meet the needs of all kids. However, advocacy work can still be done to support students with dyslexia. If school systems are willing to provide support and education by creating an accessible class structure from the start, students won’t be stuck into academic tracks that don’t push them to their full potential.(现在，许多学校正在转向满足所有孩子需求的教学方法。然而，仍然可以开展宣传工作来支持阅读障碍学生。如果学校系统愿意从一开始就创造一个容易接受的学习环境并提供教育支持，那么学生就不会被困在那些无法充分发挥他们潜力的学术轨道上。)”可知，作者认为学校应该提供满足所有孩子需求的方法，可以提供替代性课程，从而满足学生的需求。故选A。
C
In the cutthroat world of artificial intelligence, long dominated by Silicon Valley, DeepSeek has emerged as an impressive new player. Since its debut in late 2023, this Chinese AI has stirred global attention, representing more than just another technological innovation. It’s a complex phenomenon that reflects the shifting landscape of innovation, power and cultural influence in the AI-driven era.
Developed by QuantumThink Labs in Shenzhen, DeepSeek was created by a team of ex-Google Brain engineers and Peking University experts. DeepSeek is not your average chatbot. Trained on an astonishing 20 trillion tokens, this multimodal model showcases linguistic proficiency, code generation capabilities and reasoning skills that rival or surpass its Western counterparts. What truly sets DeepSeek apart is its remarkable efficiency, delivering GPT-4-level performance with 30 percent less computational power.
In a strategic move, QuantumThink made a “lite” version of DeepSeek open source, a decision that has sparked widespread adoption across the globe. Developers from cities like Lagos to Jakarta have quickly embraced it to create poetry generators and AI-powered farm management tools for rural India.
However, DeepSeek’s growing influence is not without challenges. There are concerns that US government may block American firms from using DeepSeek, mentioning data security concerns. Tariff (关税) war could also be on the cards. Yet, such moves might backfire, potentially harming US startups that benefit from DeepSeek’s cost advantages.
The future of AI, with DeepSeek at the center, remains a mystery. Will it trigger a tech battle between the US and China, or will its open-source roots foster global collaboration DeepSeek’s story is not just about technology; it’s about the power of innovation and agency.
For too long, the AI narrative has been dominated by Western powers. Now, a Chinese lab has shown that innovation is not exclusive to the West. Whether we enter an AI arms race or begin a new era of global cooperation depends on how we choose to use and share this technology. As a Brazilian coder said, the future of AI must speak the language of both the developed and developing world to truly succeed.
28. What does the second paragraph mainly talk about
A. The creation of DeepSeek. B. The definition of DeepSeek.
C. The strengths of DeepSeek. D. The efficiency of DeepSeek.
29. What might be a challenge DeepSeek faces
A. Involvement in tariff war. B. The possibility of data leaking.
C. A decline in its competitiveness. D. A ban on its use from US government.
30. Which of the following best describes the future of AI
A. Uncertain. B. Secure. C. Promising. D. Depressing.
31. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. AI should prioritize Western languages.
B. We will enter a new era of global AI cooperation.
C. Considering global needs is required to ensure AI’s success.
D. Developing countries will eventually dominate AI innovation.
【答案】28. C 29. D 30. A 31. C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中国AI公司DeepSeek的崛起、技术优势、面临的挑战及其对全球人工智能领域的影响，并探讨了AI未来发展的不确定性。
28. 主旨大意题。根据文章第二段“Trained on an astonishing 20 trillion tokens, this multimodal model showcases linguistic proficiency, code generation capabilities and reasoning skills that rival or surpass its Western counterparts. What truly sets DeepSeek apart is its remarkable efficiency, delivering GPT-4-level performance with 30 percent less computational power.(这款多模态模型在惊人的20万亿个标记上进行了训练，展现出了媲美甚至超越西方同类产品的语言熟练度、代码生成能力和推理技能。DeepSeek的真正独特之处在于其卓越的效率，仅用30%的计算能力就能达到GPT-4级别的性能)”可知，本段主要介绍了DeepSeek的技术优势，包括语言能力、代码生成能力和推理技能，以及其高效的性能。故选C项。
29. 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“There are concerns that US government may block American firms from using DeepSeek, mentioning data security concerns.(有人担心美国政府可能会以数据安全为由，阻止美国企业使用DeepSeek)”可知，DeepSeek可能面临的一个挑战是美国政府可能会禁止美国公司使用DeepSeek。故选D项。
30. 推理判断题。根据文章第五段“The future of AI, with DeepSeek at the center, remains a mystery. Will it trigger a tech battle between the US and China, or will its open-source roots foster global collaboration (以DeepSeek为核心的人工智能未来仍充满神秘。它是否会引发中美之间的技术战，还是其开源特性会促进全球合作？)”可知，DeepSeek的未来充满了不确定性，可能会引发美中之间的技术战争，也可能促进全球合作。可推理出AI的未来是不确定的。故选A项。
31. 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Whether we enter an AI arms race or begin a new era of global cooperation depends on how we choose to use and share this technology. As a Brazilian coder said, the future of AI must speak the language of both the developed and developing world to truly succeed.(我们究竟是会陷入一场人工智能军备竞赛，还是开启全球合作的新时代，这取决于我们如何选择使用和分享这项技术。正如一位巴西程序员所说，人工智能的未来必须既能满足发达国家的需求，也能契合发展中国家的期望，才能真正取得成功)”可知，要确保AI的成功，必须考虑全球的需求，包括发达国家和发展中国家。故选C项。
D
There is a famous story about British poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge. He was writing a poem when he was interrupted by a knock at the door.
This was an age before the telephone. Someone was delivering a message. When Coleridge got back to his poem, he had lost his inspiration. His poetic mood had been broken by the knock on his door. His unfinished poem, which could otherwise have been a masterpiece, would now never be more than a fragment (片段).
This story tells how unexpected communication can destroy an important thought. That brings us to the invention of the cellphone.
The most common complaint about cellphones is that people talk on them to the annoyance of people around them. But more damaging may be the cellphone’s disruption (中断) of our thoughts.
We have already entered a golden age of little white lies about our cellphones, and this is by and large a healthy, protective development. “I didn’t hear it ring” or “I didn’t realize my phone had shut off” are among the lies we tell to give ourselves space where we’re beyond reach.
The notion of being unreachable is not a new concept — we have “Do Not Disturb” signs on the doors of hotel rooms. So why must we feel guilty when it comes to cellphones Why must we apologize if we decide to shut off the cellphone for a while
The problem is that we come from a long-established tradition of difficulty with distance communication. Until the recent mass use of cellphones, it was easy to communicate with someone next to us or a few feet away, but difficult with someone across town, the country or the globe. We came to take it for granted.
But cellphones make long-distance communication common, and endanger our time by ourselves. Now time alone, or a conversation with someone next to us which cannot be interrupted by a phone, is something to be cherished (珍惜). Even cellphone devotees, myself usually included, can’t help at times wanting to throw their phones away, or curse the day they were invented.
But we don’t and won’t, and there really is no need. All that’s required to take back our private time is a general social recognition that we have the right to it.
In other words, we have to develop a healthy contempt (轻视) for the rings of our own phones. Given the ease of making and receiving cellphone calls, if we don’t talk to the caller right now, we surely will shortly later.
A cellphone call deserves no greater priority than a random word from the person next to us. Though the call on my cellphone may be the one-in-a-million from Steven Spielberg — who has finally read my novel and wants to make it his next movie. But most likely it is not, and I’m better off thinking about the idea I just had for a new story, or the slice of pizza I’ll eat for lunch.
32. What is the point of the story about the poet Coleridge
A. To direct readers’ attention to the main topic.
B. To attract readers’ attention to read his poems.
C. To show how important inspiration is to a poet.
D. To emphasize the disadvantage of not having a cellphone.
33. Why does the writer mention the “Do Not Disturb” sign
A. To encourage us to use the cellphone as much as we can.
B. To persuade us not to worry about the ring of the cellphone.
C. To inform us that the cellphone is not to be disturbed in our life.
D. To ask us to make an apology when we don’t answer the cellphone call.
34. What does the underlined word “it” (Paragraph 7) most probably refer to
A. Answering a call from afar.
B. Talking to friend next to us.
C. Using the cellphone to chat with friends.
D. Communicating to keep the long-established friendship.
35. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Cellphones require more attention than any other invention.
B. We sometimes throw the phone away when it is too disturbing.
C. The writer would rather continue his own work than be interrupted by the ring.
D. We should give priority to the cellphone as it has brought us so much convenience.
【答案】32. A 33. B 34. A 35. C
【分析】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了现代社会中我们的生活经常会受到电话的影响，告诉我们要养成很好的习惯，不要让电话影响我们的生活。
32. 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“This story tells how unexpected communication can destroy an important thought. That brings us to the invention of the cellphone.(这个故事告诉我们意想不到的交流是如何摧毁一个重要的想法的。这就引出了手机的发明。)”可推断，讲述关于诗人Coleridge的故事的目的把读者的注意力引到主题上。故选A。
33. 推理判断题。根据文章第五段“We have already entered a golden age of little white lies about our cellphones, and this is by and large a healthy, protective development. (我们已经进入了一个关于手机的善意谎言的黄金时代，总的来说，这是一种健康的、有保护作用的发展。)”和第六段“The notion of being unreachable is not a new concept(“无法到达”的概念并不是一个新概念)”和“So why must we feel guilty when it comes to cellphones Why must we apologize if we decide to shut off the cellphone for a while (那么，我们为什么必须在使用手机时感到内疚呢 如果我们决定关闭手机一段时间，为什么我们必须道歉 )”可推断，作者提到了“请勿打扰”的标志是为了说服我们不要担心手机铃声。故选B。
34. 词义猜测题。根据文章第七段“The problem is that we come from a long-established tradition of difficulty with distance communication. Until the recent mass use of cellphones, it was easy to communicate with someone next to us or a few feet away, but difficult with someone across town, the country or the globe（问题是，我们来自一个长期以来难以进行远程通信的传统。在最近大量使用手机之前，与我们身边或几英尺外的人交流是很容易的，但与城镇、国家或全球各地的人交流却很困难)”和“We came to take it for granted.(我们开始认为这是理所当然的)”可知，随着手机迅速发展，长距离对话才变得更容易，特别是与周围朋友保持通话，就持别方便，但如果与同城，国内乃至国际的交流仍然不是那么随意，因而相对自己周围的朋友，更愿意和远方的朋友交流，并认为是理所当然。it代指“接听远方的电话”。故选A。
35. 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“A cellphone call deserves no greater priority than a random word from the person next to us. (一个手机电话不应该比我们旁边的人随便说一个字更重要。)”可推断，作者宁愿继续他自己的工作，也不愿被铃声打断。故选C。
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。
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly popular in children’s lives, from voice-activated assistants like Alexa to AI-powered homework help tools. 36 To help children balance the benefits of AI without nurturing dependency, here are some practical strategies:
Frame AI as a supportive partner, not a solution. 37 If they’re working on an assignment, ask them to first attempt it independently. Once they’ve done their best, they can use AI to check their work or get additional insights. This way, they see AI as an aid in refining their ideas rather than as a replacement for their effort.
38 Mindful technology use involves curiosity about where information comes from. Encourage your child to ask questions like, “How did this answer come to me ” or “Is this information proven ” This not only builds critical thinking but also teaches them to assess AI-generated content with a healthy level of skepticism.
Encourage creativity over convenience. When kids are working on creative projects, such as writing or artwork, suggest they use AI as a brainstorming tool. 39 However, they need to shape those ideas in their unique style. This approach helps them see AI as a springboard for their creativity, not a substitute for their own ideas.
Set boundaries on AI use. Just as you set limits on screen time, establish boundaries for AI use. For example, decide that AI can be used for initial research. 40 These guidelines highlight that while AI is a valuable tool, it should not replace the learning process or independent thinking.
By encouraging your children to view AI as a helpful resource rather than a crutch (依靠), you’ll promote their independence, creativity and critical thinking.
A. Model responsible AI use.
B. Teach them to question the source.
C. However, do not use it to complete assignments.
D. Encourage kids to view AI as a helper, not a shortcut.
E. AI can be a great educational tool if used responsibly.
F. For example, if they’re writing a story, they can ask AI for topic ideas.
G. While these technologies can be incredibly useful, over-reliance can lead to problems.
【答案】36. G 37. D 38. B 39. F 40. C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述人工智能在孩子生活中普及，为帮孩子合理用AI ，提出将其当伙伴、质疑来源等实用策略。
36. 由上文“Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly popular in children’s lives, from voice-activated assistants like Alexa to AI-powered homework help tools.(人工智能（AI）在孩子们的生活中越来越受欢迎，从像 Alexa 这样的语音激活助手到人工智能驱动的作业帮助工具。)”可知，提到了人工智能在孩子生活中很受欢迎，空格处要引出下文关于避免过度依赖人工智能的内容，而G项While these technologies can be incredibly useful, over-reliance can lead to problems.(虽然这些技术可能非常有用，但过度依赖会导致问题。) 符合此处语境，先肯定了人工智能的有用性，又指出过度依赖的问题，从而引出下文的策略，有承上启下作用。故选G项。
37. 由上文“Frame AI as a supportive partner, not a solution.(将人工智能视为一个支持性的伙伴，而不是一个解决方案。)”可知，强调要把人工智能当作伙伴而非解决方案，空格处要进一步说明对孩子的要求，而D项Encourage kids to view AI as a helper, not a shortcut.(鼓励孩子们将人工智能视为一个助手，而不是一条捷径。)符合此处语境，helper对应上文的supportive partner, not a shortcut对应not a solution，进一步阐述了对孩子看待人工智能的态度要求，有承接上文作用。故选D项。
38. 由下文“Mindful technology use involves curiosity about where information comes from. Encourage your child to ask questions like, ‘How did this answer come to me ’ or ‘Is this information proven ’(谨慎使用技术包括对信息来源的好奇心。鼓励你的孩子问这样的问题：‘这个答案是怎么来的？’ 或者 ‘这个信息是经过证实的吗？’)”可知，主要讲的是要让孩子对信息来源提出疑问，而B项Teach them to question the source.(教他们质疑信息来源。)符合此处语境，question the source对应下文的curiosity about where information comes from以及所举的问题，是对下文内容的概括。故选B项。
39. 由上文“When kids are working on creative projects, such as writing or artwork, suggest they use AI as a brainstorming tool.(当孩子们在进行创意项目时，比如写作或艺术作品，建议他们使用人工智能作为头脑风暴的工具。)”可知，提到了孩子在创意项目中使用人工智能作为头脑风暴工具，空格处要举例说明，而F项For example, if they’re writing a story, they can ask AI for topic ideas.(例如，如果他们正在写一个故事，他们可以向人工智能询问主题想法。)符合此处语境，writing a story对应上文creative projects, such as writing or artwork, ask AI for topic ideas对应use AI as a brainstorming tool，是对上文的举例说明。故选F项。
40. 由上文“Set boundaries on AI use. Just as you set limits on screen time, establish boundaries for AI use. For example, decide that AI can be used for initial research.(对人工智能的使用设定界限。就像你设定屏幕使用时间的限制一样，为人工智能的使用设定界限。例如，决定人工智能可以用于初步研究。)”可知，讲的是对人工智能使用设定界限，空格处要进一步说明界限，而C项However, do not use it to complete assignments.(然而，不要用它来完成作业。)符合此处语境，do not use it to complete assignments是对使用人工智能的一种限制，与上文set boundaries on AI use相呼应，进一步说明了界限。故选C项。
第II卷（非选择题）
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四个选项中选出最佳选项。
I used to be proud of my carefree, adventurous attitude. But when I was about 27, something changed. I started to feel 41 about everyday things. A mental health advisor told me that people who have panic attacks can make it worse by 42 the things they worry about. Since then, I have promised to face the things that 43 me.
This is why I 44 track cycling. It may not sound like an obvious strategy for 45 the mind and reducing anxiety, but in the almost three years I have been doing it and I have noticed a 46 in my mood after each session.
Cycling at speed, so 47 to one another, I have to stay in the moment and 48 . It helps 49 my head and lets me focus on something else. Nestled away from busy main roads, the velodrome (赛车场) is an 50 peaceful haven (港湾). It is outdoors, so over the year you see the 51 change as you ride. There are wonderful sunsets on summer evenings and I love the cool air in the autumn as the leaves start to 52 .
My anxiety hasn’t completely gone away but remembering what I am 53 of on the bike, and the way it feels to race around the track, gives me the 54 boost that I need. It is truly like a form of therapy (疗法) and I feel the old, 55 me again.
41. A. angry B. curious C. anxious D. passionate
42. A. avoiding B. pursuing C. handling D. following
43. A. scare B. attract C. please D. disappoint
44. A. referred to B. took up C. missed out D. asked about
45. A. reading B. disturbing C. challenging D. calming
46. A. mess B. disorder C. difference D. swing
47. A. open B. kind C. close D. loyal
48. A. hesitate B. concentrate C. reflect D. pray
49. A. clear B. use C. stuff D. energize
50. A. unwillingly B. unbearably C. unexpectedly D. uncomfortably
51. A. landscapes B. tracks C. cyclists D. seasons
52. A. unfold B. green C. grow D. fall
53. A. frightened B. capable C. ashamed D. considerate
54. A. confidence B. knowledge C. reputation D. creativity
55. A. sensitive B. aggressive C. humorous D. adventurous
【答案】41. C 42. A 43. A 44. B 45. D 46. C 47. C 48. B 49. A 50. C 51. D 52. D 53. B 54. A 55. D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者从曾经无忧无虑、爱冒险的态度转变为对日常事物感到焦虑，并通过参与场地自行车赛这一经历来对抗焦虑，最终找回自信和自我认同的故事。
41. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我开始对日常琐事感到焦虑。A. angry生气的；B. curious好奇的；C. anxious焦虑的；D. passionate热情的。根据下文“A mental health advisor told me that people who have panic attacks can make it worse by __42__ the things they worry about.”可知，作者开始对日常琐事感到焦虑担忧。故选C。
42. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一位心理健康顾问告诉我，患有恐慌症的人如果回避自己担忧的事情，情况会变得更糟。A. avoiding避免；B. pursuing追求；C. handling处理；D. following跟随、听从。根据下文“Since then, I have promised to face the things that __43__ me.”中的“face the things”可推测，空处指的是心理健康顾问说有恐慌症发作的人如果回避他们担心的事情，情况会更糟，所以作者决定直面自己担忧的事情。故选A。
43. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：从那以后，我发誓要直面那些让我害怕的事情。A. scare吓唬；B. attract吸引；C. please取悦；D. disappoint使失望。根据上文“A mental health advisor told me that people who have panic attacks can make it worse by __42__ the things they worry about.”可知，听了健康顾问的建议后，作者决定要直面那些让自己担忧害怕的事情。故选A。
44. 考查动词短语辨析。句意：这就是我开始从事场地自行车运动的原因。A. referred to提及；B. took up占据、开始从事；C. missed out错过；D. asked about询问。根据上文“Since then, I have promised to face the things that __43__ me.”可知，作者决定要直面那些让自己害怕的事情。由此可知，作者开始进行场地自行车运动，其目的是为了解决自己的心理问题。故选B。
45. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这听起来可能不像是一种能平复心境、减轻焦虑的明显策略，但在我坚持这项运动的近三年时间里，我注意到每次骑行结束后，我的情绪都有所改善。A. reading阅读；B. disturbing打扰；C. challenging挑战；D. calming使平静。根据空后的“reducing anxiety”可知，这对平静心灵和减少焦虑有作用。故选D。
46. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这听起来可能不像是一种能平复心境、减轻焦虑的明显策略，但在我坚持这项运动的近三年时间里，我注意到每次骑行结束后，我的情绪都有所改善。A. mess混乱；B. disorder失调；C. difference差异；D. swing摇摆。根据文章最后一段“It is truly like a form of therapy (疗法) and I feel the old, __55__ me again.”以及下文内容可知，作者的情绪有了变化。故选C。
47. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在高速骑行时，彼此之间距离很近，我必须专注当下、全神贯注。A. open打开的、开放的；B. kind仁慈、善良的；C. close亲密的、靠近的；D. loyal忠诚的。根据上文“Cycling at speed”以及下文“I have to stay in the moment and __48__.”以及常理可知，高速骑行时，彼此靠得很近。故选C。
48. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在高速骑行时，彼此之间距离很近，我必须专注当下、全神贯注。A. hesitate犹豫；B. concentrate集中；C. reflect反思；D. pray祈祷。根据上文“Cycling at speed, so __47__ to one another, ”可知，高速骑行时，彼此靠得很近；再根据下文“focus on something else”可知，高速骑行的时候，由于彼此之间距离很近，出于安全，作者需要聚精会神。故选B。
49. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这有助于我理清思绪，让我把注意力集中在其他事情上。A. clear清除、使清醒；B. use使用；C. stuff填充；D. energize给予能量。根据上文“I have to stay in the moment and __48__. ”可知，高速骑行的时候，由于彼此之间距离很近，出于安全，作者需要聚精会神。由此可知，聚精会神可以让作者理清思绪。短语clear one’s head意为“理清思绪，使头脑清醒”，符合句意。故选A。
50. 考查副词词义辨析。句意：赛车场远离繁忙的主干道，是一个出乎意料宁静的避风港。A. unwillingly不情愿地；B. unbearably难以忍受地；C. unexpectedly出乎意料地；D. uncomfortably不舒服地。根据上文“Nestled away from busy main roads”可知，赛车场远离繁忙的主干道；再根据下文介绍作者观测到季节的变化可知，赛车场是一个出乎意料宁静的避风港。故选C。
51. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：它在户外，所以一年之中，你在骑行时能看到季节的变化。A. landscapes风景；B. tracks轨迹；C. cyclists骑自行车的人；D. seasons季节。根据下文“There are wonderful sunsets on summer evenings and I love the cool air in the autumn as the leaves start to __52__.”可知，作者可以在骑行的时候能看到季节的变化。故选D。
52. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：夏日的傍晚有美妙的日落，我喜欢秋天凉爽的空气，还有树叶开始飘落的景象。A. unfold展开；B. green变绿；C. grow生长；D. fall落下。根据上文“There are wonderful sunsets on summer evenings”可知，上文描述了夏日的落日；再根据空前“I love the cool air in the autumn”以及常理可知，秋日树叶开始飘落。故选D。
53. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我的焦虑并没有完全消失，但想起自己在自行车上所能做到的事，以及在赛道上飞驰的感觉，就给了我所需的信心提振。A. frightened害怕的；B. capable有能力的；C. ashamed羞愧的；D. considerate体贴的。根据下文“the way it feels to race around the track”可推测，作者是想起自己在自行车上所能做到的事。短语be capable of意为“能够……”，符合句意。故选B。
54. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的焦虑并没有完全消失，但想起自己在自行车上所能做到的事，以及在赛道上飞驰的感觉，就给了我所需的信心提振。A. confidence信心；B. knowledge知识；C. reputation名声；D. creativity创造力。根据上文“Since then, I have promised to face the things that __43__ me.”可知，作者当时想要直面自己害怕的事物。再根据下文“It is truly like a form of therapy (疗法) and I feel the old, __55__ me again.”可推测，场地自行车运动让作者有了所需要的信心。故选A。
55. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这真的就像一种治疗方式，我感觉自己又变回了从前那个爱冒险的自己。A. sensitive敏感的；B. aggressive侵略性的；C. humorous幽默的；D. adventurous爱冒险的。根据文章第一段“I used to be proud of my carefree, adventurous attitude.”可知，作者原本拥有无忧无虑、爱冒险的态度。再根据所在句的“again”可推测，作者又变回了从前那个爱冒险的自己。故选D。
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。
“Nice” to Meet You, Hangzhou
Nice, France and Hangzhou, China have been developing a unique bond since their official declaration 56 sister cities in 1998, connecting the two vibrant cultures separated by 9,300 kilometers through numerous 57 (initiative). To Rudy Salles, deputy chairman of the Nice Tourist Office, the sister-city relationship between the two is a perfect match.
Having visited Hangzhou several times, Salles describes it as “a very well-organized and 58 (welcome) city”. He recalls a Nice food festival at the Dragon Hotel Hangzhou, where traditional food, such as salade nicoise — 59 (make) from tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs and olives and dressed with olive oil, and pan bagnat, 60 sandwich made from whole wheat bread enclosing the classic salade nicoise, was served.
The cultural exchange between the two cities reached a new 61 (high) in 2017 when Hangzhou Opera and Dance Drama Theater 62 (stage) the show To Meet the Grand Canal in Nice, at the invitation of the Nice government. In addition to the formal show, Chinese performers organized flash events on the streets of Nice 63 (engage) more people.
In 2014 the Grand Canal was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At the news, the Nice government approached Hangzhou, keen to learn from its experience, as Nice was seeking a similar status. In 2021, UNESCO added the city of Nice to its World Heritage List. “Our candidacy for UNESCO 64 (support) by China, for 65 we are so grateful,” says Salles.
【答案】56. as 57. initiatives 58. welcoming 59. made 60. a 61. height 62. staged 63. to engage 64. was supported 65. which
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲法国尼斯和中国杭州作为姐妹城市一直在发展一种独特的联系，通过许多举措将相距9300公里的两种充满活力的文化联系起来。
56. 考查介词。句意：自1998年正式宣布为姐妹城市以来，法国尼斯和中国杭州一直在发展一种独特的联系，通过许多倡议将相距9300公里的两种充满活力的文化联系起来。分析句子可知，这里表示“作为”姐妹城市，所以此空应填介词as，表“作为”。故填as。
57. 考查名词复数。句意：自1998年正式宣布为姐妹城市以来，法国尼斯和中国杭州一直在发展一种独特的联系，通过许多倡议将相距9300公里的两种充满活力的文化联系起来。initiative，表“倡议”，为可数名词，且由空前numerous可知，这里应用名词复数形式作介词后宾语。故填initiatives。
58. 考查形容词。句意：在多次访问杭州后，Salles将其描述为“一个组织良好、热情好客的城市”。此空应填形容词作定语修饰后面名词，welcoming，表“热情的，友好的”，为形容词，符合句意。故填welcoming。
59. 考查非谓语动词。句意：他回忆起在杭州龙酒店举办的尼斯美食节，那里提供了传统食品，如尼斯沙拉——用西红柿、煮熟的鸡蛋、橄榄制成，并涂上橄榄油，以及pan bagnat，一种用全麦面包包裹经典尼斯沙拉制成的三明治。这里考查非谓语，salade nicoise与make为被动关系，再由句意可知，此空应用过去分词作定语。故填made。
60. 考查冠词。句意：他回忆起在杭州龙酒店举办的尼斯美食节，那里提供了传统食品，如尼斯沙拉——用西红柿、煮熟的鸡蛋、橄榄制成，并涂上橄榄油，以及pan bagnat，一种用全麦面包包裹经典尼斯沙拉制成的三明治。分析句子可知，这里sandwich作同位语，应用不定冠词表泛指，表示“一种三明治”，且sandwich为辅音音素开始的单词。故填a。
61. 考查名词。句意：2017年，应尼斯市政府邀请，杭州歌剧舞剧院在尼斯上演了《遇见大运河》，两地文化交流达到了新的高度。冠词a后面应填可数名词单数，height，表“高度”，为可数名词，在本句中作宾语，符合句意。故填height。
62. 考查时态。句意：2017年，应尼斯市政府邀请，杭州歌剧舞剧院在尼斯上演了《遇见大运河》，两地文化交流达到了新的高度。此空应填谓语动词，Hangzhou Opera and Dance Drama Theater与动词stage为主动关系，再由in 2017可知，这里时态应用一般过去时。故填staged。
63. 考查非谓语动词。句意：除了正式的表演，中国表演者还在尼斯街头组织了快闪活动，以吸引更多人。这里应用不定式作目的状语。故填to engage。
64. 考查时态语态。句意：我们竞选联合国教科文组织成员得到了中国的支持，对此我们深表感谢。这里考查谓语动词，主语Our candidacy for UNESCO与动词support为被动关系，再由In 2021可知，这里时态应用一般过去时。故填was supported。
65. 考查定语从句。句意：我们竞选联合国教科文组织成员得到了中国的支持，对此我们深表感谢。这里考查“介词+关系代词”构成的非限制性定语从句，先行词为前面句子，所以这里应用关系代词which。故填which。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
假如你是高三学生李华，学校最近要接待一批外国学生，正在招募陪同解说员，给外国学生介绍学校的体育馆、艺术中心和食堂，每个场所需要一个陪同解说员。请选择其中一个场所应聘解说，写一份解说稿，你的文章必须包括：
(1)你所选场所的名称及其特点；
(2)你的同学最喜欢这个场所的哪些方面及其原因。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hello friends! I’m Li Hua, your guide. _________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】
Hello friends! I’m Li Hua, your guide. Let me introduce our school gymnasium.
As one of the largest high school gyms in the city, it features modern basketball courts, a swimming pool, and a climbing wall. What makes it special is the retractable seating system that can host 500 spectators for competitions.
My classmates love three things here most. First, the professional-grade equipment allows us to exercise safely. Second, we enjoy cheering for school teams during matches — the energy is infectious! Finally, the gym connects students through group activities. Last month, international students and our basketball team had a friendly match here, which built wonderful friendships.
Let’s head inside to experience its vibrant atmosphere!
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生从学校场所体育馆，艺术中心和食堂中选择一个场所，写一份解说稿，介绍其名称和特点，并讲述同学们最喜欢这个场所的方面和原因。
【详解】1.词汇积累
观众：spectator→audience 比赛：competition→contest
联系/联接：connect→bond/link 建立：build→establish
2.句式拓展：简单句变复合句
原句：First, the professional-grade equipment allows us to exercise safely.
拓展句：First, there is professional-grade equipment, which allows us to exercise safely.
【点睛】
【高分句型1】What makes it special is the retractable seating system that can host 500 spectators for competitions.（运用了what引导主语从句和that引导限制性定语从句）
【高分句型2】Last month, international students and our basketball team had a friendly match here, which built wonderful friendships.（运用了which引导非限制性定语从句）
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
I stared at myself in the mirror: blue tights, yellow vest, a fish tail trailing behind me, and large eyes sitting at op my head. I raised my eyebrows and sighed.
“Mom, I don’t think this costume is right,” I said. “Maybe the makeup will add something,” Mom replied hopefully.
Somehow Mom had convinced me to play the Fish Footman in Alice in Wonderland. I can’t say it’s been the time of my life.
“What if I forget my lines ” I hesitated.
“Oh Riley, is that what you’re afraid of I know you’ve been rehearsing for two months, you were the first off-book in your scene, and I couldn’t be prouder of you.” Mom said, kneeling down and hugging me.
The next day we pulled into the parking lot, and I stepped out of the car, wearing the questionable costume. I shrank inside myself, but Mom pulled me toward the makeup room. When the makeup was done, I looked at myself in the mirror. My jaw dropped.
“Mom! I can’t go onstage like this!” I cried.
“Why not ”
“I’d be a laughing stock (笑柄)! ”
“Riley, look around you! You’re not the only one in an odd costume.”
“What if we just sneak out No one will miss me.” I whispered.
Mom’s lips disappeared into a thin line, and I knew I had gone too far. “Riley, I’m going to watch you go out on that stage tonight. And that’s the end of it.” Then mom disappeared into the audience. I sat there, alone and bored, as the play began and the curtain rose on.
The two boys dressed as Two of Clubs (梅花2) near me chatted casually about this and that. Suddenly, they asked, “You’re awfully quiet. Is this your first show ” I tried to respond, but my voice caught in my throat and refused to escape. I coughed and nearly yelled, “YES!”
The Ace of Diamonds (方块A) sitting nearby laughed. “The audience will certainly hear you if you talk that loud. But you might have to clear your throat first, she chuckled. I gave them a weak smile.
“Don’t worry about us,” the Ace said. “We’re only teasing.”
“Yeah,” the Two said. “When you’ve done as many shows as we have, projecting will be second nature to you.”
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。
Paragraph 1:
When my name was called, I stepped onto the stage uneasily. _______________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
Suddenly I was determined to make a lasting impression. __________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】
Paragraph 1: When my name was called, I stepped onto the stage uneasily. The bright lights blinded me for a moment, and I felt the weight of the audience’s expectant gazes. Despite that, my muscle memory took over. We had rehearsed so many times that I was like a robot, reciting my lines in the most monotone (单调的) voice imaginable. A small part of my brain whispered that I had said these lines much better in rehearsal, but I pushed that voice away. I just wanted to get off stage as fast as possible. Soon, the end of my scene was approaching, and I grew uncomfortably aware that the audience had indeed been very quiet during it. Had I done something wrong Did they not like me
Paragraph 2: Suddenly I was determined to make a lasting impression. I remembered the Two of Clubs and the Ace of Diamonds, their easy confidence. They, too, had started somewhere, likely just as nervous and uncertain as I was now. Then I straightened my spine, cleared my throat, and yelled with all the force I could muster. Obviously, the audience heard me. As the dialogue began, I found my voice, clear and strong, resonating through the theatre. I moved with purpose, embracing the absurdity of my costume and transforming it into a character that was both comical and endearing. With each passing minute, my confidence grew, fueled by the audience response of laughter and applause, their enjoyment tangible proof that I had overcome my fears. As the final curtain fell, Mom found her way backstage, her eyes shining with pride. “You were amazing, Riley,” she whispered. In that moment, I realized that stepping out of my comfort zone, despite the initial hesitation and fear, had led me to discover a strength within myself that I never knew existed.
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开。讲述了作者的妈妈说服作者去演《爱丽丝梦游仙境》里的鱼仆。当第二天去演出的时候，作者开始退缩了；化完妆之后作者更不想去上台演出。妈妈消失在观众中，作者独自一人等待参加演出，在等待的过程中作者遇到了梅花2和方块A。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“当叫到我的名字时，我忐忑不安地走上舞台。”可知，第一段描写的是作者在舞台上紧张不安的心理活动和反应。
②由第二段首句内容“突然间，我下定决心要给人留下深刻的印象。”可知，第二段描写的是作者想起梅花2和方块A的轻松自信，受到感染，作者成功地完成了演出，演出结束后作者得到了妈妈的夸赞，作者自己意识到要走出自己的舒适区。
2.续写线索：走上舞台——感受到观众的期待——想要离开舞台——下定决心给观众留下好的印象——挺直腰板——清清嗓子——收获笑声与掌声——得到妈妈的夸赞
3.词汇激活
行为类：①接近：approach/come near/draw near ②大喊：yell/shout ③克服：overcome/get over
情绪类：①紧张的：nervous/strained ②恐惧：fear/dread
【点睛】
[高分句型1] We had rehearsed so many times that I was like a robot, reciting my lines in the most monotone (单调的) voice imaginable. (运用了so…that…引导的结果状语从句)
[高分句型2] In that moment, I realized that stepping out of my comfort zone, despite the initial hesitation and fear, had led me to discover a strength within myself that I never knew existed. (第一个that引导宾语从句和第二个that引导限制性定语从句)湖北省武汉2024-2025年学年度高二年级下学期4月月考
英 语
考试时间：120分钟；命题人：高二备课组
注意事项：
1. 答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息
2. 请将答案正确填写在答题卡上
第I卷（选择题）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What color is Amy’s hair
A. Blonde. B. Brown. C. Black.
2. What is the man’s ethnic group
A. Han. B. Miao. C. Tujia.
3. Why is Jennifer going to the town
A. She wants to visit someone.
B. She is curious about its festival.
C. She has something to show there.
4. How does Henry find the book
A. Interesting. B. Useful. C. Challenging.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. An Olympic champion. B. An Olympic sports event. C. The origin of Olympic Games.
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 might help the woman most in speaking English
A. Social clubs. B. Foreign bars. C. Language exchange centers.
7. What is probably the man
A. A tour guide. B. A businessman. C. A teacher.
听第7段材料，回答8、9题。
8. Why is Jason unable to volunteer for the organization now
A. For his inexperience. B. For his busy schoolwork. C. For his young age.
9. What area is the woman working on
A. Transportation. B. Marketing. C. Social media.
听第8段材料，回答10至12题。
10. When were the speakers supposed to meet
A. At 4:00 pm. B. At 4:30 pm. C. At 5:00 pm.
11. What did the man do to help the driver
A. He called the police. B. He stopped the driver’s car. C. He took the driver to the hospital.
12. Where does the conversation take place
A. At a bus stop. B. At the woman’s home. C. At a restaurant.
听第9段材料，回答13至16题。
13. How old was Natalic when she took the picture
A. In her early 10s. B. In her early 30s. C. In her early 40s.
14. Where does Natalie live now
A. In Jerusalem. B. In Washington D. C. C. In New York City.
15. What caused Natalie to quit her career in modeling
A. Preference for the acting profession.
B. Suggestions from her first agent.
C. Pressure from her parents.
16. Which movie came out in 1995
A. Léon. B. Heat. C. Mars Attacks.
听下面一段独白，回答17到20题。
17. Where did the race end
A. In France. B. In the US. C. In Italy.
18. What achievement did Offshore Team Germany make
A. Winning the VO65 class.
B. Winning the IMOCA class race.
C. Winning second place of the VO65 class.
19. What was life like on the boat
A. No fresh food was served.
B. Phone calls were not allowed.
C. People couldn’t get enough sleep.
20. Why was data collected
A. To provide information for the next race.
B. To help the teams perform better.
C. To help scientists do research.
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
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21. When can you use a smile card
A. Your friend’s birthday is approaching. B. Your classmate has won the first prize.
C. You’ve ordered lunch for a poor friend. D. You find your classmate in low spirits.
22. To order smile cards, you have to ________.
A. pay for them in advance B. place a big quantity of request
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A. spread kindness B. become volunteers
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B
I often wake up to my alarm after a short night and step out of bed to a day I’ve fought through countless times. I rush my morning routine and run to my car. My radio switches to my favorite song, but I have to listen to an audible (可听的) book for an assignment due tomorrow.
When I get to school, I start with Spanish, my hardest class. Despite being around all year, I have no clue what’s going on. I then walk to my English class, in which I was stuck in the language rules. The assignments take much energy that my perfectionist nature is unable to take on in school, so I save them for later, most probably late at night.
This is my reality as a student with dyslexia, a learning disorder in reading and spelling: assignments that take three times as long as they’re meant to, late nights and early mornings to even slightly keep up with my classes.
I was told that Advanced Placement U. S. History would be my hardest class. But here, I am in my element. Despite being three assignments behind, I’m actively engaged. Yes, my passion for history heightens my focus, but my teacher’s willingness to work with me is what allows me to fly high.
Teachers need to offer alternative structures that make learning more accessible. I’ve had teachers who teach lecture-based classes where students are expected to take notes and listen. As a student with dyslexia, this doesn’t work. A fix for that is as simple as providing alternative resources: a slide show students can go back to after class, or perhaps even an activity that further plays with the concepts.
Now, many schools are shifting to approaches that meet the needs of all kids. However, advocacy work can still be done to support students with dyslexia. If school systems are willing to provide support and education by creating an accessible class structure from the start, students won’t be stuck into academic tracks that don’t push them to their full potential.
24. Why does the author have to do his homework late at night
A. He is assigned extra homework. B. He fails to manage his spare time.
C. He needs time to do it well enough. D. He dislikes tasks related to languages.
25. What does the underlined part “in my element” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Burning the midnight oil. B. Biting off more than I can chew.
C. Feeling like a fish in water. D. Having butterflies in my stomach.
26. What does the author think of lecture-based classes
A. Satisfying. B. Inspiring. C. Rewarding. D. Demanding.
27. What does the author advise schools to do for students
A. Offer classes with alternatives. B. Ask educational experts to give lectures.
C. Advocate out-of-class activities. D. Get teachers trained in special education.
C
In the cutthroat world of artificial intelligence, long dominated by Silicon Valley, DeepSeek has emerged as an impressive new player. Since its debut in late 2023, this Chinese AI has stirred global attention, representing more than just another technological innovation. It’s a complex phenomenon that reflects the shifting landscape of innovation, power and cultural influence in the AI-driven era.
Developed by QuantumThink Labs in Shenzhen, DeepSeek was created by a team of ex-Google Brain engineers and Peking University experts. DeepSeek is not your average chatbot. Trained on an astonishing 20 trillion tokens, this multimodal model showcases linguistic proficiency, code generation capabilities and reasoning skills that rival or surpass its Western counterparts. What truly sets DeepSeek apart is its remarkable efficiency, delivering GPT-4-level performance with 30 percent less computational power.
In a strategic move, QuantumThink made a “lite” version of DeepSeek open source, a decision that has sparked widespread adoption across the globe. Developers from cities like Lagos to Jakarta have quickly embraced it to create poetry generators and AI-powered farm management tools for rural India.
However, DeepSeek’s growing influence is not without challenges. There are concerns that US government may block American firms from using DeepSeek, mentioning data security concerns. Tariff (关税) war could also be on the cards. Yet, such moves might backfire, potentially harming US startups that benefit from DeepSeek’s cost advantages.
The future of AI, with DeepSeek at the center, remains a mystery. Will it trigger a tech battle between the US and China, or will its open-source roots foster global collaboration DeepSeek’s story is not just about technology; it’s about the power of innovation and agency.
For too long, the AI narrative has been dominated by Western powers. Now, a Chinese lab has shown that innovation is not exclusive to the West. Whether we enter an AI arms race or begin a new era of global cooperation depends on how we choose to use and share this technology. As a Brazilian coder said, the future of AI must speak the language of both the developed and developing world to truly succeed.
28. What does the second paragraph mainly talk about
A. The creation of DeepSeek. B. The definition of DeepSeek.
C. The strengths of DeepSeek. D. The efficiency of DeepSeek.
29. What might be a challenge DeepSeek faces
A. Involvement in tariff war. B. The possibility of data leaking.
C. A decline in its competitiveness. D. A ban on its use from US government.
30. Which of the following best describes the future of AI
A. Uncertain. B. Secure. C. Promising. D. Depressing.
31. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. AI should prioritize Western languages.
B. We will enter a new era of global AI cooperation.
C. Considering global needs is required to ensure AI’s success.
D. Developing countries will eventually dominate AI innovation.
D
There is a famous story about British poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge. He was writing a poem when he was interrupted by a knock at the door.
This was an age before the telephone. Someone was delivering a message. When Coleridge got back to his poem, he had lost his inspiration. His poetic mood had been broken by the knock on his door. His unfinished poem, which could otherwise have been a masterpiece, would now never be more than a fragment (片段).
This story tells how unexpected communication can destroy an important thought. That brings us to the invention of the cellphone.
The most common complaint about cellphones is that people talk on them to the annoyance of people around them. But more damaging may be the cellphone’s disruption (中断) of our thoughts.
We have already entered a golden age of little white lies about our cellphones, and this is by and large a healthy, protective development. “I didn’t hear it ring” or “I didn’t realize my phone had shut off” are among the lies we tell to give ourselves space where we’re beyond reach.
The notion of being unreachable is not a new concept — we have “Do Not Disturb” signs on the doors of hotel rooms. So why must we feel guilty when it comes to cellphones Why must we apologize if we decide to shut off the cellphone for a while
The problem is that we come from a long-established tradition of difficulty with distance communication. Until the recent mass use of cellphones, it was easy to communicate with someone next to us or a few feet away, but difficult with someone across town, the country or the globe. We came to take it for granted.
But cellphones make long-distance communication common, and endanger our time by ourselves. Now time alone, or a conversation with someone next to us which cannot be interrupted by a phone, is something to be cherished (珍惜). Even cellphone devotees, myself usually included, can’t help at times wanting to throw their phones away, or curse the day they were invented.
But we don’t and won’t, and there really is no need. All that’s required to take back our private time is a general social recognition that we have the right to it.
In other words, we have to develop a healthy contempt (轻视) for the rings of our own phones. Given the ease of making and receiving cellphone calls, if we don’t talk to the caller right now, we surely will shortly later.
A cellphone call deserves no greater priority than a random word from the person next to us. Though the call on my cellphone may be the one-in-a-million from Steven Spielberg — who has finally read my novel and wants to make it his next movie. But most likely it is not, and I’m better off thinking about the idea I just had for a new story, or the slice of pizza I’ll eat for lunch.
32. What is the point of the story about the poet Coleridge
A. To direct readers’ attention to the main topic.
B. To attract readers’ attention to read his poems.
C. To show how important inspiration is to a poet.
D. To emphasize the disadvantage of not having a cellphone.
33. Why does the writer mention the “Do Not Disturb” sign
A. To encourage us to use the cellphone as much as we can.
B. To persuade us not to worry about the ring of the cellphone.
C. To inform us that the cellphone is not to be disturbed in our life.
D. To ask us to make an apology when we don’t answer the cellphone call.
34. What does the underlined word “it” (Paragraph 7) most probably refer to
A. Answering a call from afar.
B. Talking to friend next to us.
C. Using the cellphone to chat with friends.
D. Communicating to keep the long-established friendship.
35. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Cellphones require more attention than any other invention.
B. We sometimes throw the phone away when it is too disturbing.
C. The writer would rather continue his own work than be interrupted by the ring.
D. We should give priority to the cellphone as it has brought us so much convenience.
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。
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly popular in children’s lives, from voice-activated assistants like Alexa to AI-powered homework help tools. 36 To help children balance the benefits of AI without nurturing dependency, here are some practical strategies:
Frame AI as a supportive partner, not a solution. 37 If they’re working on an assignment, ask them to first attempt it independently. Once they’ve done their best, they can use AI to check their work or get additional insights. This way, they see AI as an aid in refining their ideas rather than as a replacement for their effort.
38 Mindful technology use involves curiosity about where information comes from. Encourage your child to ask questions like, “How did this answer come to me ” or “Is this information proven ” This not only builds critical thinking but also teaches them to assess AI-generated content with a healthy level of skepticism.
Encourage creativity over convenience. When kids are working on creative projects, such as writing or artwork, suggest they use AI as a brainstorming tool. 39 However, they need to shape those ideas in their unique style. This approach helps them see AI as a springboard for their creativity, not a substitute for their own ideas.
Set boundaries on AI use. Just as you set limits on screen time, establish boundaries for AI use. For example, decide that AI can be used for initial research. 40 These guidelines highlight that while AI is a valuable tool, it should not replace the learning process or independent thinking.
By encouraging your children to view AI as a helpful resource rather than a crutch (依靠), you’ll promote their independence, creativity and critical thinking.
A. Model responsible AI use.
B. Teach them to question the source.
C. However, do not use it to complete assignments.
D. Encourage kids to view AI as a helper, not a shortcut.
E. AI can be a great educational tool if used responsibly.
F. For example, if they’re writing a story, they can ask AI for topic ideas.
G. While these technologies can be incredibly useful, over-reliance can lead to problems.
第II卷（非选择题）
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四个选项中选出最佳选项。
I used to be proud of my carefree, adventurous attitude. But when I was about 27, something changed. I started to feel 41 about everyday things. A mental health advisor told me that people who have panic attacks can make it worse by 42 the things they worry about. Since then, I have promised to face the things that 43 me.
This is why I 44 track cycling. It may not sound like an obvious strategy for 45 the mind and reducing anxiety, but in the almost three years I have been doing it and I have noticed a 46 in my mood after each session.
Cycling at speed, so 47 to one another, I have to stay in the moment and 48 . It helps 49 my head and lets me focus on something else. Nestled away from busy main roads, the velodrome (赛车场) is an 50 peaceful haven (港湾). It is outdoors, so over the year you see the 51 change as you ride. There are wonderful sunsets on summer evenings and I love the cool air in the autumn as the leaves start to 52 .
My anxiety hasn’t completely gone away but remembering what I am 53 of on the bike, and the way it feels to race around the track, gives me the 54 boost that I need. It is truly like a form of therapy (疗法) and I feel the old, 55 me again.
41. A. angry B. curious C. anxious D. passionate
42. A. avoiding B. pursuing C. handling D. following
43. A. scare B. attract C. please D. disappoint
44. A. referred to B. took up C. missed out D. asked about
45. A. reading B. disturbing C. challenging D. calming
46. A. mess B. disorder C. difference D. swing
47. A. open B. kind C. close D. loyal
48. A. hesitate B. concentrate C. reflect D. pray
49. A. clear B. use C. stuff D. energize
50. A. unwillingly B. unbearably C. unexpectedly D. uncomfortably
51. A. landscapes B. tracks C. cyclists D. seasons
52. A. unfold B. green C. grow D. fall
53. A. frightened B. capable C. ashamed D. considerate
54. A. confidence B. knowledge C. reputation D. creativity
55. A. sensitive B. aggressive C. humorous D. adventurous
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。
“Nice” to Meet You, Hangzhou
Nice, France and Hangzhou, China have been developing a unique bond since their official declaration 56 sister cities in 1998, connecting the two vibrant cultures separated by 9,300 kilometers through numerous 57 (initiative). To Rudy Salles, deputy chairman of the Nice Tourist Office, the sister-city relationship between the two is a perfect match.
Having visited Hangzhou several times, Salles describes it as “a very well-organized and 58 (welcome) city”. He recalls a Nice food festival at the Dragon Hotel Hangzhou, where traditional food, such as salade nicoise — 59 (make) from tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs and olives and dressed with olive oil, and pan bagnat, 60 sandwich made from whole wheat bread enclosing the classic salade nicoise, was served.
The cultural exchange between the two cities reached a new 61 (high) in 2017 when Hangzhou Opera and Dance Drama Theater 62 (stage) the show To Meet the Grand Canal in Nice, at the invitation of the Nice government. In addition to the formal show, Chinese performers organized flash events on the streets of Nice 63 (engage) more people.
In 2014 the Grand Canal was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At the news, the Nice government approached Hangzhou, keen to learn from its experience, as Nice was seeking a similar status. In 2021, UNESCO added the city of Nice to its World Heritage List. “Our candidacy for UNESCO 64 (support) by China, for 65 we are so grateful,” says Salles.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
假如你是高三学生李华，学校最近要接待一批外国学生，正在招募陪同解说员，给外国学生介绍学校的体育馆、艺术中心和食堂，每个场所需要一个陪同解说员。请选择其中一个场所应聘解说，写一份解说稿，你的文章必须包括：
(1)你所选场所的名称及其特点；
(2)你的同学最喜欢这个场所的哪些方面及其原因。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hello friends! I’m Li Hua, your guide. _________________________________________________________
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第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
I stared at myself in the mirror: blue tights, yellow vest, a fish tail trailing behind me, and large eyes sitting at op my head. I raised my eyebrows and sighed.
“Mom, I don’t think this costume is right,” I said. “Maybe the makeup will add something,” Mom replied hopefully.
Somehow Mom had convinced me to play the Fish Footman in Alice in Wonderland. I can’t say it’s been the time of my life.
“What if I forget my lines ” I hesitated.
“Oh Riley, is that what you’re afraid of I know you’ve been rehearsing for two months, you were the first off-book in your scene, and I couldn’t be prouder of you.” Mom said, kneeling down and hugging me.
The next day we pulled into the parking lot, and I stepped out of the car, wearing the questionable costume. I shrank inside myself, but Mom pulled me toward the makeup room. When the makeup was done, I looked at myself in the mirror. My jaw dropped.
“Mom! I can’t go onstage like this!” I cried.
“Why not ”
“I’d be a laughing stock (笑柄)! ”
“Riley, look around you! You’re not the only one in an odd costume.”
“What if we just sneak out No one will miss me.” I whispered.
Mom’s lips disappeared into a thin line, and I knew I had gone too far. “Riley, I’m going to watch you go out on that stage tonight. And that’s the end of it.” Then mom disappeared into the audience. I sat there, alone and bored, as the play began and the curtain rose on.
The two boys dressed as Two of Clubs (梅花2) near me chatted casually about this and that. Suddenly, they asked, “You’re awfully quiet. Is this your first show ” I tried to respond, but my voice caught in my throat and refused to escape. I coughed and nearly yelled, “YES!”
The Ace of Diamonds (方块A) sitting nearby laughed. “The audience will certainly hear you if you talk that loud. But you might have to clear your throat first, she chuckled. I gave them a weak smile.
“Don’t worry about us,” the Ace said. “We’re only teasing.”
“Yeah,” the Two said. “When you’ve done as many shows as we have, projecting will be second nature to you.”
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。
Paragraph 1:
When my name was called, I stepped onto the stage uneasily. _______________________________________
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Paragraph 2:
Suddenly I was determined to make a lasting impression. __________________________________________
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