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2025年天津高考英语特供秘卷（一）附答案
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 英语知识运用(共两节, 满分45分)
单项填空(共15小题; 每小题1分，满分15分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1．—How come you missed the train You arrived at the station two minutes ahead of the timetable!
—________. The train had left early.
A．You have got me there B．Just my luck
C．Are you kidding me D．I have no idea
2．China has got a good ________ for fighting against the flu with its careful and smooth organization.
A．reputation B．influence
C．impression D．knowledge
3．—It’s really tiring for me to stand in the queue for three hours to get the G-train ticket.
—You _______. You could have got one online.
A．mustn’t have B．shouldn’t have C．can’t have D．needn’t have
4．Though having lived abroad for years, many Chinese still the traditional customs.
A．perform B．possess
C．observe D．support
5．Helen has been taken to the headmaster’s and she ________ about what happened in their dormitory last night.
A．questioned B．was being questioned
C．had questioned D．is being questioned
6．She tried hard to keep calm in face of the students, but the sweat on her forehead ________her ________.
A．gave; away B．turned; down C．showed; out D．shut; off
7． his homework, the boy was not allowed TV.
A．Not finished; watching B．Having not finished; to watch
C．Not having finished; to watch D．Having finished; watching
8．It is illegal for a public official to ask people for gifts or money favors to them.
A．in preference to B．in place of
C．in agreement with D．in exchange for
9．________ that the government can lead them out of the financial crisis, people are optimistic about the future of the country.
A．Convincing B．Convinced
C．To convince D．Having convinced
10．After graduating from college，I took some time off to go travelling，______ turned out to be a wise decision.
A．that B．which
C．when D．where
11．Einstein liked Bose’s paper so much that he ________ his own work and translated it into German.
A．gave off B．turned down C．took over D．set aside
12．Don’t promise anything ______ you are one hundred percent sure.
A．whether B．after C．how D．unless
13．—Tom, you didn’t come to the party last night
—I ______, but I suddenly remembered I had homework to do.
A．had to B．didn’t C．was going to D．wouldn’t
14．Sometimes parents’ control of young kids will be thought to be such an invisible rope with which to tie them tightly that they ____ tried to cut it.
A．extremely B．thoroughly C．desperately D．obviously
15． —Putting on a happy face not only helps us make friends but also makes us feel better.
—_______.
A．I’d love to B．I'm with you on that C．It’s up to you D．It’s my pleasure
第二节 完形填空(共20小题，每小题1.5分，共30分)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
When I entered Berkeley, I hoped to earn a scholarship. Having been a Straight-A student, I believed I could 16 tough subjects and really learn something. One such course was World Literature given by Professor Jayne. I was extremely interested in the ideas he 17 in class.
When I took the first exam, I was 18 to find a 77, C-plus, on my test paper, 19 English was my best subject. I went to Professor Jayne, who listened to my arguments but remained 20 .
I decided to try harder, although I didn’t know what that 21 because school had always been easy for me. I read the books more carefully, but got another 77. Again, I 22 with Professor Jayne. Again, he listened patiently but wouldn’t change his 23 .
One more test before the final exam. One more 24 to improve my grade. So I redoubled my efforts and, for the first time， 25 the meaning of the word “thorough”. But my 26 did no good and everything 27 as before.
The last hurdle(障碍) was the final. No matter what 28 I got, it wouldn’t cancel three C-pluses. I might as well kiss the 29 goodbye.
I stopped working hard. I felt I knew the course material as well as I ever would. The night before the final, I even 30 myself to a movie. The next day I decided for once I’d have 31 with a test.
A week later, I was surprised to find I got an A．I hurried into professor Jayne’s office. He 32 to be expecting me. “If I gave you the As you 33 , you wouldn’t continue to work as hard.”
I stared at him 34 that his analysis and strategy were correct. I had worked my head 35 , as I had never done before.
I was speechless when my course grade arrived: A-plus. It was the only A-plus given. The next year I received my scholarship. I’ve always remembered Professor Jayne’s lesson: you alone must set your own standard of excellence.
16．A．take B．discuss C．cover D．get
17．A．sought B．presented C．exchanged D．obtained
18．A．shocked B．worried C．scared D．anxious
19．A．but B．so C．for D．or
20．A．unchanged B．unpleasant C．unfriendly D．unmoved
21．A．reflected B．meant C．improved D．affected
22．A．quarreled B．reasoned C．bargained D．chatted
23．A．attitude B．mind C．plan D．view
24．A．choice B．step C．chance D．measure
25．A．memorized B．considered C．accepted D．learned
26．A．ambition B．confidence C．effort D．method
27．A．stayed B．went C．worked D．changed
28．A．grade B．answer C．lesson D．comment
29．A．scholarship B．course C．degree D．subject
30．A．helped B．favored C．treated D．relaxed
31．A．fun B．luck C．problems D．tricks.
32．A．happened B．proved C．pretended D．seemed
33．A．valued B．imagined C．expected D．welcomed
34．A．remembering B．guessing C．supposing D．realizing
35．A．out B．over C．on D．off
第二部分：阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2.5分，满分50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
Short Story CompetitionThe V. S. Pritchett Short Story Prize
The V. S. Pritchett Short Story Prize held by the Royal Society of Literature (RSL) annually is currently open for entries. Entries from those over 18 years old who are resident in the UK are welcome.
Closes: 20 August
Word limit: 2,000 — 4,000 words
Entry fee: Free
Prize: 1,000 and publication in Prospect online
The Tasmanian Writers’ Prize
Since 2009, Forty South Publishing has awarded writers the Tasmanian Writers’ Prize for the most outstanding short story submitted into this competition. Entries from Australian and New Zealand residents are welcome.
Closes: 15 February
Word limit: 3,000 — 4,000 words
Entry fee: $20
Prize: $500 and publication in Forty South
The Nature Writing Prize
Created by the Nature Conservancy Australia, the Nature Writing Prize is open for submissions. Writers,18 years and older, are invited to write an essay to explore their relationship and interaction with the Australian landscape.
Closes: 19 February
Word limit: 3,000 — 5,000 words
Entry fee: $25
Prize: $7,500 and publication in Griffith Review online
The Stringybark Open Short Story Award
Stringybark Publishing is asking writers to enter a short story into the Stringybark Open Short Story Award. The judges are looking for a story written for an audience of 16 years and older.
Closes: 31 January
Word limit: 1,500 — 1,800 words
Entry fee:$14 for 1 story, $26 for 2 stories, $36 for 3 stories (max)
Prize: Over $1,000 in cash and books
36．What do we know about the competition held by the RSL
A．It is free for participants.
B．Its deadline is 19 February.
C．It is open for writers across the world.
D．Its entries are for readers of 18 years or older.
37．Which is TRUE about the Tasmanian Writers’ Prize
A．It has an entry fee of $25.
B．It has a history of 20 years.
C．Its winner can get his story published.
D．It welcomes entries from residents in the UK.
38．What is the word limit for stories exploring the human-nature relationship
A．1,500 — 1,800 words. B．2,000 — 4,000 words.
C．3,000 — 4,000 words D．3,000 — 5,000 words.
39．Which competition awards its winners cash and books
A．The Nature Writing Prize.
B．The Tasmanian Writers’ Prize.
C．The V. S. Pritchett Short Story Prize.
D．The Stringybark Open Short Story Award.
40．How many competitions have age requirement for participants
A．1 B．2. C．3. D．4.
B
The afternoon air was thick and warm, and by the time my dad and I reached the bay, which we called a swimming palace, my clothes were damp and itchy on my skin. Dad dived into a splash, heading out toward the edge of our narrow bay. Overwhelmed, suddenly, with envy, I did what I hadn’t done in years: I held my breath and pulled my own head underwater.
There, suspended beneath the glimmering (闪着微光) surface, I remembered it all — my love of diving, swimming, rivers and lakes. I knew what it was like again: to be free and fully present in my own skin.
Though I’ve always loved the water, I had spent seven years prior to that day staying away from moments like this one. I was afraid. Struggling for a long time with unhelpful treatments, and the pressures of teenage girls’ appearance, I had become entirely reliant on my makeup. I needed total control over how I looked, and going swimming meant washing this control away. My bare face and natural appearance were not something I identified with. I hated it, deeply, though I wished more than anything that I didn’t.
But those 10 minutes of contentment I floated within were fuel for the next chapter of my life. Suddenly, it didn’t matter how I did it. Whether through medication or mental attitude, I would find a way to have the kind of life that allowed me to dive into the water.
That day was the beginning of a slow but determined journey back to my own body — a slow unlearning of my deep self-consciousness. Life didn’t change in a heartbeat: I returned to the shore with all the same fears, but I clothed myself in a new determination to change things. I felt the tide turn.
Reflecting on this moment again today, it seems strange to think that going bare-faced on an empty beach was such a challenge. But this is exactly the perspective I had once dreamed of reaching. I do my best never to take for granted this freedom I have found. I will sink under the surface of the water, embracing that swell of fear and joy and liberation.
41．What can we learn from the first paragraph
A．My father and I went camping.
B．The weather was cool and sunny.
C．What my father did inspired me.
D．It was dangerous to swim in the bay.
42．The author avoided swimming for seven years because .
A．she had no access to the bay.
B．she had to receive treatments.
C．she hated to reapply her makeup.
D．she felt insecure without makeup.
43．What does the underlined word “it” mean in paragraph 3
A．My appearance. B．Going swimming in the sea.
C．Unhelpful treatment. D．Pressure of teenage girls.
44．How did the author feel after she returned from the diving
A．Hesitant. B．Determined. C．Proud. D．Joyful.
45．What message does the author want to convey in the passage
A．You can’t judge a book by its cover.
B．Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
C．Self-acceptance is the greatest gift.
D．Nothing is difficult to a willing heart.
C
Larry was a truck driver, but his lifelong dream was to fly. When he graduated from high school, he joined the Air Force in hopes of becoming a pilot. Unfortunately, poor eyesight disqualified him. So, when he finally left the service, he had to satisfy himself with watching others fly the fighter jets that criss-crossed (纵横交错) the skies over his backyard. As he sat there in his lawn chair, he dreamed about the magic of flying.
Then one day, Larry Walters got an idea. He went down to the local store and bought a tank of helium (氦气) and forty-five weather balloons. Back in his yard, Larry used straps to attach the balloons to his lawn chair, the kind you might have in your own back yard. He anchored the chair to the bumper of his jeep and inflated (充气) the balloons with helium. Then he packed some sandwiches and drinks and loaded a BB gun, figuring he could pop a few of those balloons when it was time to return to earth. His preparations complete, Larry Walters sat in his chair and cut the anchoring cord. His plan was to lazily float up a ways, and then lazily back down to ground.
But, things didn’t quite work out that way. When Larry cut the cord, he didn’t float lazily up-he shot up as if fired from a cannon! Nor did he go up a couple hundred feet. He climbed and climbed, until he finally leveled off at eleven THOUSAND feet! At that height, he could hardly risk deflating any of the balloons, lest he unbalance the load and really experience flying! So, he stayed up there, sailing around for fourteen hours, totally at a loss as to how to get down. Eventually, Larry drifted into the approach corridor for Los Angeles International Airport. A Pan Am (泛美航空公司) pilot radioed the tower about passing a guy in a lawn chair at eleven thousand feet... with a gun in his lap!
At that point, the Navy sent a helicopter to rescue him. But, the rescue team had a hard time getting to him, because the draft from their propeller (螺旋桨) kept pushing his home-made machine farther and farther away. Eventually they were able to hover over him and drop a rescue line with which they gradually pulled him back to earth.
As soon as Larry hit the ground, he was arrested. But as he was being led away in handcuffs (手铐), a television reporter called out to ask, “Mr. Walters, why did you do it ” Larry stopped, eyed the man for a moment and replied casually, “A man can’t just sit around.”
46．What caused Larry to be kept away from his dream
A．Strict Air Force rules.
B．His identity as a truck driver.
C．His lawn chair.
D．His poor eyesight.
47．What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A．Larry’s successful attempt to fly a fighter jet using helium balloons.
B．Larry’s successful flying with helium balloons and a lawn chair.
C．Larry’s invention of a new type of weather balloon for scientific research.
D．Larry’s preparations and plan to float using helium balloons.
48．How did the Pan Am pilot feel when he saw Larry
A．Regretful. B．Surprised. C．Grateful. D．Thrilled.
49．Why didn’t he deflate any of the balloons
A．Because he wanted to stay in the air longer to enjoy the view.
B．Because he was worried about unbalancing the load and causing an accident.
C．Because he forgot to fire his BB gun.
D．Because he was afraid the balloons would explode at high altitude.
50．By saying “A man can’t just sit around” in the last paragraph, the author means ______.
A．Larry wanted to avoid physical activity and preferred sitting in his lawn chair
B．Larry believed in taking action and pursuing his dreams rather than doing nothing
C．Larry was tired of flying and decided to give up on his dream
D．Larry was criticizing others for not sitting around like him
D
It is widely recognized that self-discipline gives us freedom. Those who can control themselves have the ability to make the best use of their time, thus lost in the joy of freedom while other people suffer from “painful self-discipline”, stuck in a difficult situation where they feel guilty for not being able to complete the missions on their never-ending to-do lists.
But do these pains come from self-discipline Not exactly. The people who are anxious about being so-called self-disciplined masters are actually missing the point of this virtue. It’s not a “the more the better” kind of thing. Rather, it’s the capability to find a complicated balance between work and entertainment, which enables you to work more efficiently and to take control of your life. Thus, there’s no need to push yourself too hard.
As a self-disciplined student, I think I understand the key to easing the sometime painful learning process with all kinds of after-school activities. Self-discipline urges me to set aside adequate time for all of my required schoolwork and to efficiently finish it. What’s more, having a high learning efficiency means that if I am interested in a certain topic in my textbook or the knowledge of a specific field, I can spend more time exploring it in depth, while devoting myself to my own interests. However, each time the bell for the end of class rings, I’m always the first to grab the basketball and dash to the court to enjoy the thrill of a ball game with my friends until the sun sinks below the horizon.
As I said, the real freedom to enjoy a wonderful life is based on self-discipline. And the final aim of self-discipline is to enjoy a wonderful life. Being self-disciplined is about doing the proper thing at the proper time. You have to push yourself under the guidance of self-discipline to achieve high efficiency in your daily routine. But don’t be too tough on yourself because unreasonable time management may drain you of the energy and passion you need to struggle on. Fit in adequate diversions from work within your carefully designed schedule, and I’m sure you can remove the obstacles that stand in your path to the ultimate freedom.
51．How does the author develop Paragraph 1
A．By giving an example. B．By making a comparison.
C．By analyzing a reason. D．By presenting a result.
52．What can we know about self-disciplined students in Paragraph 3
A．They have great trouble casing the painful learning process.
B．They can hardly spare time to finish their assignments.
C．They can pursue their hobbies with high learning efficiency.
D．They spend most time enjoying ball games with their friends.
53．What is the ultimate goal of self-discipline in the author ‘s view
A．To suffer mental pain. B．To enjoy a happy life.
C．To manage time scientifically. D．To achieve high efficiency.
54．What does the underlined word “drain” in the last paragraph probably mean
A．Exhaust. B．Increase. C．Provide. D．Preserve.
55．What is the main idea of the passage
A．Self-discipline is the key to achieving high efficiency.
B．People should be strict with themselves to be self-disciplined.
C．The pursuit of self-discipline is a painful process.
D．Self-discipline is about finding a balance and leading to real freedom.
第Ⅱ卷 非选择题(共35分)
第三部分：写作(共两节，满分35分)
第一节 阅读表达(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)
Almost every driver in the world will spend part of their life waiting at traffic lights. In a lifetime, one might wait at red lights for countless hours, but few drivers ever wonder who invented these crucial devices.
The first traffic light was installed in 1868 in London, outside the British Houses of Parliament. It was manually operated and designed by J.P Knight, a railway engineer, to help manage the growing number of horse-drawn carriages. Unfortunately, this first model used gas lights, which eventually led to an explosion, injuring the officer operating it. After that incident, traffic lights were largely forgotten until cars began to crowd the streets of major cities.
The modem, electric traffic light was invented in 1923 by Garrett Morgan, an African American inventor. Morgan was an innovator who saw the need for safer roads. He noticed that vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians often collided because there was no organized system to manage street intersections. To solve this problem, Morgan developed a device with three positions: stop, go, and a third that allowed time for drivers to stop before the light turned red. This simple innovation reduced the number of accidents and made intersections safer for everyone.
When Morgan introduced his invention, the initial reception was mixed. Drivers were used to chaotic intersections and many didn’t understand why they should obey a light instead of just going when they felt it was safe. However, Morgan was persistent. He demonstrated how his traffic signal could save lives, and soon, cities across the United States began to adopt his system.
Since then, the traffic light has become an essential part of road safety worldwide. Today’s lights use advanced sensors and technology to help manage traffic flow more efficiently. They also include pedestrian signals and countdown timers to improve safety for those on foot.
The evolution of the traffic light shows how simple ideas can transform into vital tools for daily life. Garrett Morgan’s invention has not only made roads safer but has also shaped how we navigate our cities today.
56．What caused the first traffic light to fail (No more than 10 words)
57．According to the context, what does the underlined word “collided” mean (No more than 1 word)
58．What was the main innovation in Morgan’s traffic light (No more than 15 words)
59．What features do today’s traffic lights include to improve safety and efficiency (No more than 20 words)
60．What is your opinion of Garrett Morgan Please give your reasons. (No more than 20 words)
第二节：书面表达(满分25分)
61．假定你是李津，你的英国笔友Tom对人工智能AI辅助英语学习很感兴趣，他想了解你在英语学习中使用AI的情况。请你给他回一封邮件，内容包括：
(1)你使用的AI软件（如DeepSeek、豆包等）对你英语学习的帮助（整理错题、润色作文等）；
(2)你对AI辅助英语学习的看法，重点阐述如何合理使用AI，避免过度依赖。
注意：
(1)邮件的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数；
(2)可适当加入细节，使内容充实，行文连贯；
(3)词数：不少于100词。
Dear Tom,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best regards,
Li Jin
参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 B A D C D A C D B B
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 D D C C B A B A C D
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 B B B C D C B A A C
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 A D C D D A C D D B
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 C D A B C D D B B B
题号 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
答案 B C B A D A C A W H
1．B
【知识点】情景交际
2．A
【知识点】名词词义辨析
3．D
【知识点】needn’t have done的用法、shouldn’t(ought not to) have done的用法、can’t/couldn’t have done的用法、can't/couldn't stop doing sth.、shouldn't、mustn't
4．C
【知识点】动词词义辨析
5．D
【知识点】现在进行时的被动语态、question
6．A
【知识点】动词短语辨析、turn down、shut off、give away
7．C
【知识点】finish、不定式作主语补足语、现在分词的完成式：having done
8．D
【知识点】介词与其它词类的搭配、in place of、in exchange for、in agreement with
9．B
【知识点】过去分词表示被动意义、过去分词作状语
10．B
【知识点】which引导非限制性定语从句
11．D
【知识点】take over、set aside、动词词义辨析、turn down、give off
12．D
【知识点】条件状语从句
13．C
【知识点】过去将来时
14．C
【知识点】desperately、thoroughly、副词词义辨析、obviously、extremely
15．B
【知识点】情景交际
16．A 17．B 18．A 19．C 20．D 21．B 22．B 23．B 24．C 25．D 26．C 27．B 28．A 29．A 30．C 31．A 32．D 33．C 34．D 35．D
【知识点】故事
36．A 37．C 38．D 39．D 40．B
【知识点】应用文、广告/布告
41．C 42．D 43．A 44．B 45．C
【知识点】哲理感悟、记叙文、个人经历
46．D 47．D 48．B 49．B 50．B
【知识点】记叙文、励志故事
51．B 52．C 53．B 54．A 55．D
【知识点】议论文、哲理感悟
56．An explosion of the gas-operated light injured the operator. 57．Crashed./Hit. 58．Adding a third position to allow time for drivers to stop. 59．We use advanced sensors and technology, including pedestrian signals and countdown timers to improve safety and efficiency. 60．He was persistent and demonstrated how the traffic light could save lives and made it work.
【知识点】发明与创造 、交通与运输
61．Dear Tom,
Delighted to know that you have interest in using AI to assist English learning. I’m excited to share my experience with AI-assisted English learning, which has significantly improved my study efficiency recently.
Among various tools I’ve tried, DeepSeek has become my favorite assistant for organizing mistakes and polishing compositions. When I have trouble understanding complex grammar points, I can simply ask it for explanations, which are always clear and easy to follow. Besides, it is extremely useful in polishing my English compositions. What’s more, DeepSeek can organize my wrong English exercises.
AI is a powerful tool for English learning. It can provide instant answers and abundant learning resources. However, we must use it wisely to avoid over-reliance.
I hope my experience can be helpful to you. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
Li Jin
【知识点】人工智能、学习
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2025年天津高考英语特供秘卷（一）
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 英语知识运用(共两节, 满分45分)
单项填空(共15小题; 每小题1分，满分15分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1．—How come you missed the train You arrived at the station two minutes ahead of the timetable!
—________. The train had left early.
A．You have got me there B．Just my luck
C．Are you kidding me D．I have no idea
2．China has got a good ________ for fighting against the flu with its careful and smooth organization.
A．reputation B．influence
C．impression D．knowledge
3．—It’s really tiring for me to stand in the queue for three hours to get the G-train ticket.
—You _______. You could have got one online.
A．mustn’t have B．shouldn’t have C．can’t have D．needn’t have
4．Though having lived abroad for years, many Chinese still the traditional customs.
A．perform B．possess
C．observe D．support
5．Helen has been taken to the headmaster’s and she ________ about what happened in their dormitory last night.
A．questioned B．was being questioned
C．had questioned D．is being questioned
6．She tried hard to keep calm in face of the students, but the sweat on her forehead ________her ________.
A．gave; away B．turned; down C．showed; out D．shut; off
7． his homework, the boy was not allowed TV.
A．Not finished; watching B．Having not finished; to watch
C．Not having finished; to watch D．Having finished; watching
8．It is illegal for a public official to ask people for gifts or money favors to them.
A．in preference to B．in place of
C．in agreement with D．in exchange for
9．________ that the government can lead them out of the financial crisis, people are optimistic about the future of the country.
A．Convincing B．Convinced
C．To convince D．Having convinced
10．After graduating from college，I took some time off to go travelling，______ turned out to be a wise decision.
A．that B．which
C．when D．where
11．Einstein liked Bose’s paper so much that he ________ his own work and translated it into German.
A．gave off B．turned down C．took over D．set aside
12．Don’t promise anything ______ you are one hundred percent sure.
A．whether B．after C．how D．unless
13．—Tom, you didn’t come to the party last night
—I ______, but I suddenly remembered I had homework to do.
A．had to B．didn’t C．was going to D．wouldn’t
14．Sometimes parents’ control of young kids will be thought to be such an invisible rope with which to tie them tightly that they ____ tried to cut it.
A．extremely B．thoroughly C．desperately D．obviously
15． —Putting on a happy face not only helps us make friends but also makes us feel better.
—_______.
A．I’d love to B．I'm with you on that C．It’s up to you D．It’s my pleasure
第二节 完形填空(共20小题，每小题1.5分，共30分)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
When I entered Berkeley, I hoped to earn a scholarship. Having been a Straight-A student, I believed I could 16 tough subjects and really learn something. One such course was World Literature given by Professor Jayne. I was extremely interested in the ideas he 17 in class.
When I took the first exam, I was 18 to find a 77, C-plus, on my test paper, 19 English was my best subject. I went to Professor Jayne, who listened to my arguments but remained 20 .
I decided to try harder, although I didn’t know what that 21 because school had always been easy for me. I read the books more carefully, but got another 77. Again, I 22 with Professor Jayne. Again, he listened patiently but wouldn’t change his 23 .
One more test before the final exam. One more 24 to improve my grade. So I redoubled my efforts and, for the first time， 25 the meaning of the word “thorough”. But my 26 did no good and everything 27 as before.
The last hurdle(障碍) was the final. No matter what 28 I got, it wouldn’t cancel three C-pluses. I might as well kiss the 29 goodbye.
I stopped working hard. I felt I knew the course material as well as I ever would. The night before the final, I even 30 myself to a movie. The next day I decided for once I’d have 31 with a test.
A week later, I was surprised to find I got an A．I hurried into professor Jayne’s office. He 32 to be expecting me. “If I gave you the As you 33 , you wouldn’t continue to work as hard.”
I stared at him 34 that his analysis and strategy were correct. I had worked my head 35 , as I had never done before.
I was speechless when my course grade arrived: A-plus. It was the only A-plus given. The next year I received my scholarship. I’ve always remembered Professor Jayne’s lesson: you alone must set your own standard of excellence.
16．A．take B．discuss C．cover D．get
17．A．sought B．presented C．exchanged D．obtained
18．A．shocked B．worried C．scared D．anxious
19．A．but B．so C．for D．or
20．A．unchanged B．unpleasant C．unfriendly D．unmoved
21．A．reflected B．meant C．improved D．affected
22．A．quarreled B．reasoned C．bargained D．chatted
23．A．attitude B．mind C．plan D．view
24．A．choice B．step C．chance D．measure
25．A．memorized B．considered C．accepted D．learned
26．A．ambition B．confidence C．effort D．method
27．A．stayed B．went C．worked D．changed
28．A．grade B．answer C．lesson D．comment
29．A．scholarship B．course C．degree D．subject
30．A．helped B．favored C．treated D．relaxed
31．A．fun B．luck C．problems D．tricks.
32．A．happened B．proved C．pretended D．seemed
33．A．valued B．imagined C．expected D．welcomed
34．A．remembering B．guessing C．supposing D．realizing
35．A．out B．over C．on D．off
第二部分：阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2.5分，满分50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
Short Story CompetitionThe V. S. Pritchett Short Story Prize
The V. S. Pritchett Short Story Prize held by the Royal Society of Literature (RSL) annually is currently open for entries. Entries from those over 18 years old who are resident in the UK are welcome.
Closes: 20 August
Word limit: 2,000 — 4,000 words
Entry fee: Free
Prize: 1,000 and publication in Prospect online
The Tasmanian Writers’ Prize
Since 2009, Forty South Publishing has awarded writers the Tasmanian Writers’ Prize for the most outstanding short story submitted into this competition. Entries from Australian and New Zealand residents are welcome.
Closes: 15 February
Word limit: 3,000 — 4,000 words
Entry fee: $20
Prize: $500 and publication in Forty South
The Nature Writing Prize
Created by the Nature Conservancy Australia, the Nature Writing Prize is open for submissions. Writers,18 years and older, are invited to write an essay to explore their relationship and interaction with the Australian landscape.
Closes: 19 February
Word limit: 3,000 — 5,000 words
Entry fee: $25
Prize: $7,500 and publication in Griffith Review online
The Stringybark Open Short Story Award
Stringybark Publishing is asking writers to enter a short story into the Stringybark Open Short Story Award. The judges are looking for a story written for an audience of 16 years and older.
Closes: 31 January
Word limit: 1,500 — 1,800 words
Entry fee:$14 for 1 story, $26 for 2 stories, $36 for 3 stories (max)
Prize: Over $1,000 in cash and books
36．What do we know about the competition held by the RSL
A．It is free for participants.
B．Its deadline is 19 February.
C．It is open for writers across the world.
D．Its entries are for readers of 18 years or older.
37．Which is TRUE about the Tasmanian Writers’ Prize
A．It has an entry fee of $25.
B．It has a history of 20 years.
C．Its winner can get his story published.
D．It welcomes entries from residents in the UK.
38．What is the word limit for stories exploring the human-nature relationship
A．1,500 — 1,800 words. B．2,000 — 4,000 words.
C．3,000 — 4,000 words D．3,000 — 5,000 words.
39．Which competition awards its winners cash and books
A．The Nature Writing Prize.
B．The Tasmanian Writers’ Prize.
C．The V. S. Pritchett Short Story Prize.
D．The Stringybark Open Short Story Award.
40．How many competitions have age requirement for participants
A．1 B．2. C．3. D．4.
B
The afternoon air was thick and warm, and by the time my dad and I reached the bay, which we called a swimming palace, my clothes were damp and itchy on my skin. Dad dived into a splash, heading out toward the edge of our narrow bay. Overwhelmed, suddenly, with envy, I did what I hadn’t done in years: I held my breath and pulled my own head underwater.
There, suspended beneath the glimmering (闪着微光) surface, I remembered it all — my love of diving, swimming, rivers and lakes. I knew what it was like again: to be free and fully present in my own skin.
Though I’ve always loved the water, I had spent seven years prior to that day staying away from moments like this one. I was afraid. Struggling for a long time with unhelpful treatments, and the pressures of teenage girls’ appearance, I had become entirely reliant on my makeup. I needed total control over how I looked, and going swimming meant washing this control away. My bare face and natural appearance were not something I identified with. I hated it, deeply, though I wished more than anything that I didn’t.
But those 10 minutes of contentment I floated within were fuel for the next chapter of my life. Suddenly, it didn’t matter how I did it. Whether through medication or mental attitude, I would find a way to have the kind of life that allowed me to dive into the water.
That day was the beginning of a slow but determined journey back to my own body — a slow unlearning of my deep self-consciousness. Life didn’t change in a heartbeat: I returned to the shore with all the same fears, but I clothed myself in a new determination to change things. I felt the tide turn.
Reflecting on this moment again today, it seems strange to think that going bare-faced on an empty beach was such a challenge. But this is exactly the perspective I had once dreamed of reaching. I do my best never to take for granted this freedom I have found. I will sink under the surface of the water, embracing that swell of fear and joy and liberation.
41．What can we learn from the first paragraph
A．My father and I went camping.
B．The weather was cool and sunny.
C．What my father did inspired me.
D．It was dangerous to swim in the bay.
42．The author avoided swimming for seven years because .
A．she had no access to the bay.
B．she had to receive treatments.
C．she hated to reapply her makeup.
D．she felt insecure without makeup.
43．What does the underlined word “it” mean in paragraph 3
A．My appearance. B．Going swimming in the sea.
C．Unhelpful treatment. D．Pressure of teenage girls.
44．How did the author feel after she returned from the diving
A．Hesitant. B．Determined. C．Proud. D．Joyful.
45．What message does the author want to convey in the passage
A．You can’t judge a book by its cover.
B．Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
C．Self-acceptance is the greatest gift.
D．Nothing is difficult to a willing heart.
C
Larry was a truck driver, but his lifelong dream was to fly. When he graduated from high school, he joined the Air Force in hopes of becoming a pilot. Unfortunately, poor eyesight disqualified him. So, when he finally left the service, he had to satisfy himself with watching others fly the fighter jets that criss-crossed (纵横交错) the skies over his backyard. As he sat there in his lawn chair, he dreamed about the magic of flying.
Then one day, Larry Walters got an idea. He went down to the local store and bought a tank of helium (氦气) and forty-five weather balloons. Back in his yard, Larry used straps to attach the balloons to his lawn chair, the kind you might have in your own back yard. He anchored the chair to the bumper of his jeep and inflated (充气) the balloons with helium. Then he packed some sandwiches and drinks and loaded a BB gun, figuring he could pop a few of those balloons when it was time to return to earth. His preparations complete, Larry Walters sat in his chair and cut the anchoring cord. His plan was to lazily float up a ways, and then lazily back down to ground.
But, things didn’t quite work out that way. When Larry cut the cord, he didn’t float lazily up-he shot up as if fired from a cannon! Nor did he go up a couple hundred feet. He climbed and climbed, until he finally leveled off at eleven THOUSAND feet! At that height, he could hardly risk deflating any of the balloons, lest he unbalance the load and really experience flying! So, he stayed up there, sailing around for fourteen hours, totally at a loss as to how to get down. Eventually, Larry drifted into the approach corridor for Los Angeles International Airport. A Pan Am (泛美航空公司) pilot radioed the tower about passing a guy in a lawn chair at eleven thousand feet... with a gun in his lap!
At that point, the Navy sent a helicopter to rescue him. But, the rescue team had a hard time getting to him, because the draft from their propeller (螺旋桨) kept pushing his home-made machine farther and farther away. Eventually they were able to hover over him and drop a rescue line with which they gradually pulled him back to earth.
As soon as Larry hit the ground, he was arrested. But as he was being led away in handcuffs (手铐), a television reporter called out to ask, “Mr. Walters, why did you do it ” Larry stopped, eyed the man for a moment and replied casually, “A man can’t just sit around.”
46．What caused Larry to be kept away from his dream
A．Strict Air Force rules.
B．His identity as a truck driver.
C．His lawn chair.
D．His poor eyesight.
47．What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A．Larry’s successful attempt to fly a fighter jet using helium balloons.
B．Larry’s successful flying with helium balloons and a lawn chair.
C．Larry’s invention of a new type of weather balloon for scientific research.
D．Larry’s preparations and plan to float using helium balloons.
48．How did the Pan Am pilot feel when he saw Larry
A．Regretful. B．Surprised. C．Grateful. D．Thrilled.
49．Why didn’t he deflate any of the balloons
A．Because he wanted to stay in the air longer to enjoy the view.
B．Because he was worried about unbalancing the load and causing an accident.
C．Because he forgot to fire his BB gun.
D．Because he was afraid the balloons would explode at high altitude.
50．By saying “A man can’t just sit around” in the last paragraph, the author means ______.
A．Larry wanted to avoid physical activity and preferred sitting in his lawn chair
B．Larry believed in taking action and pursuing his dreams rather than doing nothing
C．Larry was tired of flying and decided to give up on his dream
D．Larry was criticizing others for not sitting around like him
D
It is widely recognized that self-discipline gives us freedom. Those who can control themselves have the ability to make the best use of their time, thus lost in the joy of freedom while other people suffer from “painful self-discipline”, stuck in a difficult situation where they feel guilty for not being able to complete the missions on their never-ending to-do lists.
But do these pains come from self-discipline Not exactly. The people who are anxious about being so-called self-disciplined masters are actually missing the point of this virtue. It’s not a “the more the better” kind of thing. Rather, it’s the capability to find a complicated balance between work and entertainment, which enables you to work more efficiently and to take control of your life. Thus, there’s no need to push yourself too hard.
As a self-disciplined student, I think I understand the key to easing the sometime painful learning process with all kinds of after-school activities. Self-discipline urges me to set aside adequate time for all of my required schoolwork and to efficiently finish it. What’s more, having a high learning efficiency means that if I am interested in a certain topic in my textbook or the knowledge of a specific field, I can spend more time exploring it in depth, while devoting myself to my own interests. However, each time the bell for the end of class rings, I’m always the first to grab the basketball and dash to the court to enjoy the thrill of a ball game with my friends until the sun sinks below the horizon.
As I said, the real freedom to enjoy a wonderful life is based on self-discipline. And the final aim of self-discipline is to enjoy a wonderful life. Being self-disciplined is about doing the proper thing at the proper time. You have to push yourself under the guidance of self-discipline to achieve high efficiency in your daily routine. But don’t be too tough on yourself because unreasonable time management may drain you of the energy and passion you need to struggle on. Fit in adequate diversions from work within your carefully designed schedule, and I’m sure you can remove the obstacles that stand in your path to the ultimate freedom.
51．How does the author develop Paragraph 1
A．By giving an example. B．By making a comparison.
C．By analyzing a reason. D．By presenting a result.
52．What can we know about self-disciplined students in Paragraph 3
A．They have great trouble casing the painful learning process.
B．They can hardly spare time to finish their assignments.
C．They can pursue their hobbies with high learning efficiency.
D．They spend most time enjoying ball games with their friends.
53．What is the ultimate goal of self-discipline in the author ‘s view
A．To suffer mental pain. B．To enjoy a happy life.
C．To manage time scientifically. D．To achieve high efficiency.
54．What does the underlined word “drain” in the last paragraph probably mean
A．Exhaust. B．Increase. C．Provide. D．Preserve.
55．What is the main idea of the passage
A．Self-discipline is the key to achieving high efficiency.
B．People should be strict with themselves to be self-disciplined.
C．The pursuit of self-discipline is a painful process.
D．Self-discipline is about finding a balance and leading to real freedom.
第Ⅱ卷 非选择题(共35分)
第三部分：写作(共两节，满分35分)
第一节 阅读表达(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)
Almost every driver in the world will spend part of their life waiting at traffic lights. In a lifetime, one might wait at red lights for countless hours, but few drivers ever wonder who invented these crucial devices.
The first traffic light was installed in 1868 in London, outside the British Houses of Parliament. It was manually operated and designed by J.P Knight, a railway engineer, to help manage the growing number of horse-drawn carriages. Unfortunately, this first model used gas lights, which eventually led to an explosion, injuring the officer operating it. After that incident, traffic lights were largely forgotten until cars began to crowd the streets of major cities.
The modem, electric traffic light was invented in 1923 by Garrett Morgan, an African American inventor. Morgan was an innovator who saw the need for safer roads. He noticed that vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians often collided because there was no organized system to manage street intersections. To solve this problem, Morgan developed a device with three positions: stop, go, and a third that allowed time for drivers to stop before the light turned red. This simple innovation reduced the number of accidents and made intersections safer for everyone.
When Morgan introduced his invention, the initial reception was mixed. Drivers were used to chaotic intersections and many didn’t understand why they should obey a light instead of just going when they felt it was safe. However, Morgan was persistent. He demonstrated how his traffic signal could save lives, and soon, cities across the United States began to adopt his system.
Since then, the traffic light has become an essential part of road safety worldwide. Today’s lights use advanced sensors and technology to help manage traffic flow more efficiently. They also include pedestrian signals and countdown timers to improve safety for those on foot.
The evolution of the traffic light shows how simple ideas can transform into vital tools for daily life. Garrett Morgan’s invention has not only made roads safer but has also shaped how we navigate our cities today.
56．What caused the first traffic light to fail (No more than 10 words)
57．According to the context, what does the underlined word “collided” mean (No more than 1 word)
58．What was the main innovation in Morgan’s traffic light (No more than 15 words)
59．What features do today’s traffic lights include to improve safety and efficiency (No more than 20 words)
60．What is your opinion of Garrett Morgan Please give your reasons. (No more than 20 words)
第二节：书面表达(满分25分)
61．假定你是李津，你的英国笔友Tom对人工智能AI辅助英语学习很感兴趣，他想了解你在英语学习中使用AI的情况。请你给他回一封邮件，内容包括：
(1)你使用的AI软件（如DeepSeek、豆包等）对你英语学习的帮助（整理错题、润色作文等）；
(2)你对AI辅助英语学习的看法，重点阐述如何合理使用AI，避免过度依赖。
注意：
(1)邮件的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数；
(2)可适当加入细节，使内容充实，行文连贯；
(3)词数：不少于100词。
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