山东省济南2024-2025学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题2（含解析，含听力原文无音频）
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高一年级期中学情检测
英语试题
说明：本试题分为第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分，第Ⅰ卷为第1页至第10页，共55题，第Ⅱ卷为第10页至第12页，共21题。请将答案按要求填写在答题纸相应位置，答在其它位置无效，考试结束后将答题卡上交。试题满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
第Ⅰ卷（共95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 does the man ask the woman to do
A. Apply for a job. B. Buy a computer. C. Start a business.
2. Where did the man last use his phone
A. In the kitchen. B. In the hospital. C. In the bedroom.
3. What color is the house now
A. White. B. Pink. C. Yellow.
4. Who does Jason think is the best player in his team
A. Matthew. B. Thomas. C. Andrew.
5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Family members. B. Footballer and fan. C. Shop assistant and customer.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the main topic of the conversation
A. Keeping a pet. B. Training a dog. C. Teaching a child.
7. What is Danny
A. The man’s dog. B. The woman’s cat. C. The woman’s son.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the woman think of music festivals
A. Exciting. B. Tiring. C. Boring.
9. What problem does the man mention about music festivals
A. Bad weather. B. Small screens. C. Crowded toilets.
10. How many music festivals has the man attended in all
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Where are the speakers
A. At home. B. At a university. C. At a company.
12. What is difficult for Emma
A. Managing time. B. Making friends. C. Understanding lectures.
13. What does the man suggest Emma do in the end
A. Never say “no”. B. Finish large tasks first. C. Avoid scheduling too many things.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the evidence of climate change according to the man
A. Hot weather. B. Rising seas. C. Less food.
15. What was discussed in the TV program last night
A. Air pollution. B. Sound pollution. C. Plastic pollution.
16. Why does the man use a different water bottle now
A. To save water. B. To use less plastic. C. To follow the trend.
17. What does the woman plan to do in the end
A. Raise more animals. B. Use cloth bags. C. Eat less meat.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is an important cause of stress among young people
A. Lack of hobbies. B. School pressure. C. Career choices.
19. How can young people manage stress through open communication
A. By expressing their true feelings.
B. By thinking about things in a different way.
C. By forming closer relationships with friends.
20. Which activity can help people feel calm according to the speaker
A. Reading. B. Outdoor sports. C. Deep-breathing exercises.
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
Emerald Coast Science Center Field Trips
Bring your group or class to explore our hands-on Science Center now, which provides wonderful learning opportunities for students all along the Emerald Coast!
Hands-on fun
Every field trip includes a Makerspace activity and a 30-minute close encounter with our animals under the guidance of an educator.
Lessons for all ages
·Lessons can be changed to suit the needs of most grade levels and include knowledge of different areas. But remember: such lessons charge an additional fee and must be planned in advance.
·For a list of the types of field trip lessons we currently offer, please click here to download our Education Program Guide.
Pricing information
·$12 per student; 1 free guardian every 10 students, additional guardians $ 6 each; teachers are always free.
·Minimum fee of $120 per field trip.
·Same-day field trips are limited to up to 105 students.
·The group for field trips that does not arrive within 30 minutes past their scheduled arrival time will be charged a $100 service fee to accommodate scheduling issues.
·Okaloosa County only: Up to 6 free economically disadvantaged students per booking.
To book a field trip, please call Lisa at 850-664-126. Please choose your preferred date and two alternate (备用的) dates you would like to book before calling. We will email you a confirmation of your booking.
21. What do the Science Center field trips offer
A. Animal training. B. Personalized lessons.
C. Trips to the Emerald Coast. D. A half-hour Makerspace activity.
22. How much should a group of 9 students with 1 guardian and 1 teacher pay
A. $108. B. $114. C. $120. D. $126.
23. What type of writing is the text
A. An online ad. B. A museum guide.
C. A commercial report. D. An activity review.
B
With two Olympic medals and two world skateboarding titles, 16-year-old Rayssa Leal has achieved what most people dream of. Her skills, paired with the joys she shows in skateparks, have brought her fans as well as public attention. But instead of talent and hard work, she shared that her support system made a big difference in landing her a medal at Paris 2024.
At the close of the run section of the eight-woman final, Leal had failed to put down a single, clean line, lowering her hope of a top three finish. She knew the game wasn’t over, but the already heavy stress on Leal’s shoulders doubled in weight.
“After I screwed up the two runs, I thought I was not going to be able to do it anymore. ” Leal related her experience. It was then that she went and got support. Her family was there, and her whole team was there. Having received a hug from everyone and having heard very positive and encouraging words, she came back 100 percent, even more focused. That was what changed the game right there.
Re-energized, the teenager finished the last section with her very best. And though the gold and silver were out of her reach, she never backed down in the fight for bronze. When the last skater who could overtake her failed the last run, Leal said she fell into a ton of feelings. “As soon as I realised that I was in third place, I broke down. My coach was there. We hugged each other, and we cried together. And all I could think was the most positive thoughts in the world.”
24. What played a major role in Leal’s success at Paris Olympics
A. Effort. B. Skills. C. Support. D. Strategies.
25. What does the underlined phrase “screwed up” in paragraph 3mean
A. Focused on. B. Did badly in. C. Took control of. D. Gave up.
26. How did Leal feel when she hugged her coach
A. Grateful. B. Stressed. C. Peaceful. D. Anxious.
27. What lesson can be learned from Leal’s story
A. Actions speak louder than words.
B. A little encouragement goes a long way.
C. You cannot lose the game if you don’t play the game.
D. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
C
Artificial intelligence (AI) is showing promise in earthquake prediction（预测）, challenging the long-held belief that it is impossible. Researchers at the University of Texas, Austin, have developed an AI algorithm（算法）that correctly predicted 70% of earthquakes a week in advance during a trial in China and provided accurate strength calculations（强度计算）for the predicted earthquakes.
The research team believes their method succeeded because they stuck with a relatively simple machine learning approach. The AI was provided with a set of statistical（统计的）features based on the team’s knowledge of earthquake physics, and then ordered to train itself using a five-year database of earthquake recordings. Once trained, the AI provided its prediction by listening for signs of incoming earthquakes within the background sound in the Earth.
This work is clearly a milestone in research for AI-driven earthquake prediction. “You don’t see earthquakes coming,” explains Alexandros Savvaidis, a senior research scientist who leads the Texas Seismological Network Program (TexNet). “It’s a matter of milliseconds, and the only thing you can control is how prepared you are. Even with the 70% accuracy, that’s a huge result and could help reduce economic and human losses and has the capability to notably improve earthquake preparation worldwide.”
While it is unknown whether the same approach will work at other locations, the researchers are confident that their AI algorithm could produce more accurate predictions if used in areas with trustworthy earthquake tracking networks. The next step is to test artificial intelligence in Texas, since UT’s Bureau TexNet has 300 earthquake stations and over six years worth of continuous records, making it an ideal location for these purposes.
Eventually, the authors hope to combine the system with physics-based models. This strategy could prove especially important where data is poor or lacking. “That may be a long way off, but many advances such as this one, taken together, are what moves science forward,” concludes Scott Tinker, the bureau’s director.
28. How does the AI predict earthquakes
A. By identifying data from the outer space.
B. By analyzing background sounds in the Earth.
C. By modeling data based on earthquake recordings.
D. By measuring changes in the database of earthquake recordings.
29. What does Alexandros Savvaidis intend to show in paragraph3
A. The ways to reduce losses in earthquakes.
B. The importance of preparing for earthquakes.
C. The significance of developing the AI prediction.
D. The limitation of AI algorithms in earthquake prediction.
30. What does the follow-up research focus on
A. Conducting tests in different locations.
B. Applying the AI approach to other fields.
C. Building more earthquake stations in Texas.
D. Enlarging the database to train AI algorithms.
31. Which words can best describe the earthquake-predicting technology
A. Dependable but outdated. B. Effective but costly.
C. Capable and affordable. D. Advanced and promising.
D
The ability to remember and recognize a musical theme does not seem to be affected by age, unlike many other forms of memory. People with serious Alzheimer’s might not recognize faces, but can still sing the songs of their childhood, says Sarah Sauvé, a music scientist at the University of Lincoln.
The effect of age on the ability to recall music has been investigated, but Sauvé was interested in exploring this effect in a real-world setting such as a concert.
In her study, she tested how well a group of 90 healthy adults aged 18 to 86, were able to recognize familiar and unfamiliar musical themes at a live concert and another 31 people watched a recording of the concert in a laboratory. They listened to three pieces: a well-known Mozart piece and two new ones. One new piece had clear melodies（旋律）, while the other was more unusual. Participants had to recognize a short melody repeated later in each piece.
The melodic piece from Mozart was equally well recognized across all ages and musical backgrounds, with no loss of recognition as age increased. All participants were less confident in recognizing the theme in the new melodic piece, and even less confident with the unfamiliar and unusual piece, but this didn’t change with age either. The study also found no differences between concert-goers and lab participants.
Steffen Herff, a cognitive（认知的）neuroscientist at the University of Sydney, Australia, says the reason music memory stay strong might have to do with the emotions that music stirs in people, which helps it stick in our memory. “We know from general memory research that, effectively, the amygdala — or emotional processing — operates a little bit like an importance stamp,” he says.
The study collected limited data on some participants’ cognitive health, and so did not provide detailed evidence of how neurodegenerative（神经退行性的）diseases affect memory recall. But Herff says there is great interest in using music as a form of ‘cognitive scaffolding’ — that is, as a memory aid for other information — in individuals with neurodegenerative conditions.
32. What does Sauvé’s study focus on
A. The role music plays in recognition tasks.
B. The difference between live and recorded concerts.
C. The ability to recognize unfamiliar musical themes.
D. The impacts of aging on music recognition in real-life situations.
33. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The design of the study. B. The reflection of the study.
C. The results of Sauvé’s study. D. The background of the study.
34. What role does the amygdala play in memory, according to Steffen Herff
A. It helps with reasoning. B. It processes musical notes.
C. It identifies emotions in people. D. It acts as a marker of importance.
35. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Music is of no use as a memory aid. B. More data is needed for further study.
C. Music is useful for treating most diseases. D. The data on cognitive health is not original.
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。
How to Quiet a Complainer
Have you ever suffered your mother’s complaints about her aches and pains Lengthy complaints will ruin the quality of your time together. 36 Actually there are some ways to get a complainer to stop without starting an argument.
Change the subject. Some complainers will move on to other topics if you guide the conversation in a direction that interests them. If your neighbor is complaining about the phone company, tell her about an unexpected call you received from an old friend. If your coworker is complaining about your boss, ask whether he met the new employee. 37
Summarize the complaint. If your complainer keeps repeating himself, he may stop if you show that you’re listening. 38 Using “I” statements rather than “you” statements show that you’re interested rather than trying to shut the person down. Avoid saying the word complaining. Saying you hear their dissatisfaction gets the points across.
Try to be honest. When you have things to do, tell the complainer that you must cut the conversation short. 39 You can simply be honest, even saying you need to move on so the conversation doesn’t bring you down – especially if it’s someone who’s complained to you many times before.
40 When it’s someone very close to you–your partner, sibling, or best friend–who stresses you out with a lot of negativity, it’s important to talk about the problem with an open heart. Otherwise, if you bottle up your feelings and continue listening to repeated complaints, you may grow angry or start avoiding the person.
A. Have a heart-to-heart talk.
B. Challenge the person to act.
C. But you may not be brave enough to stop her.
D. Just get them off the focus that they’re currently on.
E. The problems start when complaining becomes a habit.
F. You don’t need excuses such as a work deadline or a dentist appointment.
G. Ask something like, “Can I tell you what I’ve heard and I understand how you feel ”
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Scientific studies show that laughter produces chemicals to make people feel better, which means clown (小丑) doctors can be helpful.
I chose this 41 because of my experience of going to hospital when I was a kid. Although the doctors and nurses did a great job, hospitals weren’t really designed for children. I stayed there feeling 42 and a little bored.
After years’ 43 training, I work as part of a program known as “hospital clowning”. Being a clown doctor means I can help people by 44 them.
One day, 45 my curly rainbow wig (假发) and big red nose, I walked into the waiting area, where there was a familiar atmosphere of 46 and tension. At that time I noticed a small girl crying in pain, with her ankle (脚踝) was twice its 47 size. Her 48 parents were sitting uncomfortably on plastic chairs, trying their best to comfort the nervous and crying girl.
While the doctor focused on 49 her ankle, I got her 50 by doing a magic trick. Although she was clearly still in some pain, her scared and anxious look had been 51 first by a small smile and then by loud laughter as I 52 produced her sock from out of my pocket. Seeing their daughter so much happier has 53 made her parents more relaxed. My magic medicine did indeed seem to do the trick.
Even today, I am still 54 a broad smile as I remember all the fun and laughter of the day. While there might be more hospital visits ahead for Lara and others, I hope that clown doctors help make it a friendlier place to visit. After all, it really is true that 55 is the best medicine.
41. A. responsibility B. difficulty C. career D. dream
42. A. absorbed B. frightened C. tired D. confused
43. A. simple B. special C. general D. familiar
44. A. shocking B. educating C. comforting D. amusing
45. A. working on B. putting on C. taking on D. relying on
46. A. boredom B. embarrassment C. commitment D. freedom
47. A. exact B. formal C. normal D. appropriate
48. A. ambitious B. disappointed C. careful D. anxious
49. A. examining B. experiencing C. controlling D. operating
50. A. attraction B. attention C. admission D. appreciation
51. A. reflected B. relieved C. removed D. replaced
52. A. magically B. originally C. officially D. reasonably
53. A. in turn B. in peace C. in surprise D. in question
54. A. sticking B. entering C. wearing D. strengthening
55. A. attitude B. magic C. laughter D. behavior
第Ⅱ卷（共55分）
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，用适当单词或所给单词的适当形式填空。
A
Many people feel it 56 (confuse) to tell the difference between the four names: the United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain and England. But 57 (get) to know a little bit of British history will help solve the puzzle. The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history waiting for you to explore. You will find the UK is a 58 (fascinate) mix of both history and modern culture.
B
Festivals 59 (celebrate) all around the world are an important part of society. They reflect people’s wishes, 60 (belief), faiths and attitudes towards life. If you study festivals carefully, you will find that different cultures have a lot 61 common.
C
When 62 comes to women of great achievements, the name Lin Qiaozhi may come into your mind. 63 (refer) to as Mother of Ten Thousand Babies, she stayed single all her life, having delivered over 50,000 babies in her lifetime. She 64 (leave) her savings to a kindergarten and a fund, since she had no children. She is worthy of being 65 (respect) by all of us.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共10个小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
根据首字母或所给单词的正确形式填空，完成句子。
66. The new shopping mall is very c__________ for us because it is just around the corner.
67. The main __________ (功能) of this machine is to print documents quickly and accurately.
68. This painting ________ (属于) to the famous artist Picasso, who was known for his unique style.
69. The manager is in c__________ of the whole project, and he has to make sure everything goes smoothly.
70. I hope you will take this o__________ to improve your English skills.
71. She was given a special a__________ for her outstanding performance in the competition.
72. We should send him our best __________ (祝贺) on his winning the championship.
73. The symbol “@” is often used to __________ (代表) the word “at” in email addresses.
74. The schedule is quite f__________ , so you can adjust it according to your own needs.
75. With the development of technology, robots may one day __________ (取代) humans in doing some simple jobs.
第二节写作（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
A 12-year-old boy saw something in a shop window that set his heart racing. It was a necklace with shining pearls. But the price, five dollars would buy almost a week’s groceries for his family.
Reuben couldn’t ask his father for the money. Everything his father made through fishing went to his mother, Dora, who struggled to feed and clothe her five children.
Nevertheless, he opened the shop’s door and went inside. Standing proud and straight in his flour-sack shirt and washed-out trousers, he told the shopkeeper what he wanted, adding, “Once we went to New York, my mum saw a similar one. I know she liked it very much, because she fixed her eyes on it. I will buy it for her. But I don’t have the money right now. Can you please hold it for me for some time ”
“I’ll try,” the shop owner smiled. “People around here don’t usually have that kind of money to spend on such good-looking but costly things. It should keep for a while.”
Reuben respectfully touched his worn cap and walked out. He had made up his mind to raise the five dollars and not tell anybody.
Hearing the sound of hammering from a side street, Reuben had an ideA. He discovered that he could collect the hessian sacks (麻袋) thrown away in the street and sell them back for five cents a piece.
Every day after school, Reuben walked down the town, collecting the hessian sacks. On the day when summer holiday began, no student was more delighted than Reuben. Now he would have more time for his “work”.
All summer long, Reuben kept on his secret task. Soon the leaves fell and the winds blew cold. Reuben wandered in the streets, diligently searching for his hessian treasures. Often, he was cold, tired and hungry, but the thought of the object in the shop window supported him.
Eventually, the time had come! It was Mothers’ Day. He poured the coins out and began to count. Then he counted again. He made it! Exactly five dollars, not a cent more, not a cent less.
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。
Para1. Holding the money in hands tightly, Reuben headed for the shop.
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Para2. Mother opened the box carefully, and a shining necklace appeared.
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参考答案
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
1—5ABBCA 6—10ABAAC 11—15 BACBC 16—20 BCBAC
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）
21—23 BCA 24—27CBAB 28—31 BCAD 32—35 DADB
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
36—40 CDGFA
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）
41—45CBBDB 46—50ACDAB 51—55DAACC
第二节（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56. confusing 57. getting 58. fascinating 59. celebrated 60. beliefs
61. in 62. it 63. Referred 64. left 65. respected
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共10个小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
66. convenient 67. function 68. belongs 69. charge 70. opportunity
71. award 72. congratulations 73. represent 74. flexible 75. replace
第二节 写作（满分25分）
【答案】参考范文：
Holding the money in his hands tightly, he headed for the shop. “I’ve got the money!” Reuben declared to the shop owner. The man put the necklace into a delicate box, wrapped it in brown paper, and then placed the box in Reuben’s hands. Holding the box, Reuben’s eyes glittered with joy. After exchanging goodbyes with the shop owner, Reuben rushed home to surprise his mother. “Mom! It’s for you!” Reuben exclaimed as he ran to her side. He placed the box in her hand.
Mother opened the box carefully, and a shining necklace appeared. She couldn’t believe her eyes. She took the pearl necklace out and cautiously put it on, tears of happiness beginning to blur her vision. Dora had never received such a precious gift. It was the best Mothers’ Day gift she had ever received. Yes, she was indeed not rich, but she was indeed happy. With tears rolling down her weather-beaten face, she smiled and scooped her son into her arms.
听力原文
Text 1
W: Look at this. Sun Computer is looking for a programmer. That’s the ideal job for me.
M: Then go for it. You meet all the demands. (1)
W: I will.
Text 2
M: I can’t find my phone anywhere. I haven’t seen it since I called you at the hospital. (2)
W: Have you checked your bedroom and the kitchen
M: Yes, but unfortunately, it’s not there.
Text 3
M: The house looks old. Do you think it needs to be redecorated
W: Yes. Let’s remove all the pink paint and have it white. (3) It will be livelier that way.
M: Maybe we can use yellow
Text 4
W: Jason, who do you believe is the greatest soccer player in your team
M: Andrew. No one can match that level of skill.
W: But what about Matthew He was so athletic. Or Thomas
M: I still stand by Andrew. (4)
Text 5
W: Are you looking forward to our day out in the town
M: Yes. But can we go to the football museum I know you don’t like the game, but Dad and I are both fans.
W: Sure, as long as we can also go to my favorite store. (5)
Text 6（第6题为总结题）
M: I love having pets because they bring me so much joy and love.
W: Yes, pets are cute, but not everything about keeping a pet is positive.
M: What do you mean
W: Well, for instance, training can be a challenge. My cat Danny keeps climbing the furniture, and no matter what I do, he refuses to change his habits. (7)
M: Oh yes, there are things like that. However, the love and joy the pet brings me make all the things worth it.
Text 7
W: I just love music festivals. The energy and the crowds—it’s an experience like no other. (8)
M: I agree. But festivals nowadays are so crowded that you can only watch the performers on a screen.
W: Even so, it’s great to hear the music live.
M: But there are disadvantages, like getting lost in a crowd of people.
W: Yeah. Waiting for food and toilets can also be a problem.
M: Not to mention the sea of mud on rainy days. (9)
W: Despite all that, the amazing shows leave you with priceless memories.
M: Yes, the first festival I attended left the most lasting impact on me, although the two festivals I attended after that were great too. (10)
Text 8
M: Emma, (12) (13) it’s been a long time since I last saw you. How’s your college life here (11)
W: I’m loving it. I’ve met new friends, and I like learning to do things by myself.
M: That’s great to hear. Do you have any problems you need help with
W: Well, I’m struggling with time management. (12)
M: In what way
W: Balancing lectures and personal life is challenging.
M: I agree. One useful way is to make a plan. Breaking down large tasks into smaller ones might help you stay focused.
W: That makes sense.
M: It’s also important to say “no” when necessary. If you schedule too many things to do, it will only create more problems for you. (13)
W: Thank you for the advice.
Text 9
W: I read an article recently. It mentioned there are still people who don’t believe climate change is real. (14)
M: Oh, it’s true. We can see it with our own eyes—changing weather, and rising seas. (14)
W: All of us must take action to turn around the damage we’ve caused. Even simple measures, such as saving energy, can make a difference.
M: Yes.
W: Did you watch the TV program about environmental issues last night (15)
M: Yes, I did. (15) Quite an eye-opener, wasn’t it The state of our oceans is concerning especially with plastic pollution. (15)
W: Absolutely. We need to be more aware of our plastic consumption. Every effort counts. (16)
M: I’ve started using a reusable water bottle and bringing my own shopping bags. (16) Small changes, but every bit helps.
W: I’ve been thinking about eating less meat too. Raising animals has a big environmental impact. (17)
M: That idea sounds new to me.
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Stress among young people is an increasing concern. School pressure, parents’ expectations, and the long-lasting influence of social media can all lead to stress. (18) The need to meet parents’ standards and the fear of not living up to what is expected can create a great weight on the mind of a young person. To deal with stress, developing healthy habits is very important. Regular exercise, enough sleep, and a balanced diet are quite significant. Also, open communication and seeking help are important. Encouraging young people to express their true feelings, whether to friends or family, helps in releasing bottled-up emotions. (19) Relaxation techniques also play a key role in stress management. Activities like deep-breathing exercises help to give a sense of calmness and improve stress resistance. (20) It is extremely important to recognize the causes of stress among young people and use healthy ways to deal with them. A balanced lifestyle, open communication, and relaxation can help them deal with the challenges of youth.
答案解析：
A篇 (Emerald Coast Science Center Field Trips)
21. B. Personalized lessons.
解析：文章提到“Lessons can be changed to suit the needs of most grade levels”（课程可以根据不同年级的需求调整），说明提供个性化课程 (Personalized lessons).
其他选项：
A. Animal training（动物训练）未提及。
C. Trips to the Emerald Coast（翡翠海岸旅行）错误，文章是关于科学中心的活动。
D. A half-hour Makerspace activity（半小时创客活动）不完整，这只是活动的一部分。
22. C. $120.
解析：
9名学生×12=12=108
1名监护人免费（每10名学生1名免费，9名学生不足10人，但1名监护人仍免费）
1名教师免费
最低收费
120
120（108<$120，按最低收费计算）
其他选项：
108（未达最低收费）、
108（未达最低收费）、114（错误计算）、$126（无关）。
23. A. An online ad.
解析：文章是科学中心宣传其研学活动的广告，包含价格、预订方式等信息，符合在线广告 (onlinead) 的特点。
其他选项：
B. Museum guide（博物馆指南）不准确，科学中心≠博物馆。
C. Commercial report（商业报告）无财务或市场分析。
D. Activity review（活动评价）无用户反馈。
B篇 (Rayssa Leal的故事)
24. C. Support.
解析：文章首段提到“her support system made a big difference”（她的支持系统起了关键作用），后文描述家人和团队的鼓励帮助她逆转比赛。
25. B. Did badly in.
解析：Leal在比赛中失误 (failed to put down a clean line)，因此“screwed up”意为“搞砸了”(did badly in).
26. A. Grateful.
解析：Leal与教练相拥而泣，并想到“最积极的想法”，体现她的感激 (grateful)，而非压力 (B)、平静 (C) 或焦虑 (D).
27. B. A little encouragement goes a long way.
解析：Leal因团队的支持重拾信心，说明鼓励的力量 (B)。其他选项：
A（行动胜于言语）未强调鼓励的作用。
C（不参与就不会输）与故事无关。
D（千里之行始于足下）未体现。
C篇（AI预测地震）
28. B. By analyzing background sounds in the Earth.
解析：第二段提到AI通过“listening for signs within the background sound in the Earth”（分析地球背景声音）预测地震。
29. C. The significance of developing the AI prediction.
解析：Savvaidis强调AI预测的意义（70%准确率可减少损失），而非局限 (D) 或准备方式(A、B).
30. A. Conducting tests in different locations.
解析：第四段提到下一步在得克萨斯州测试，并探讨该方法是否适用于其他地区。
31. D. Advanced and promising.
解析：文章称AI预测是“milestone”（里程碑），并可能“improve earthquake preparation”（提升防灾能力），体现其先进且有前景 (advanced and promising).
D篇（音乐记忆与年龄）
32. D. The impacts of aging on music recognition in real-life situations.
解析：Sauvé的研究关注年龄是否影响真实场景下的音乐识别能力（第二段）。
33. A. The design of the study.
解析：第三段描述实验设计（参与者、曲目、任务），属于研究方法 (design).
34. D. It acts as a marker of importance.
解析：Herff指出，杏仁核 (amygdala) 像“重要性印章”(importance stamp)，标记值得记忆的内容。
35. B. More data is needed for further study.
解析：末段提到研究数据有限，需进一步探索音乐对神经退行性疾病的影响，暗示需要更多数据。
七选五 (How to Quiet a Complainer)
36. C. But you may not be brave enough to stop her.
解析：前文说抱怨影响相处质量，此处转折表示“你可能不敢阻止”，引出后文的解决方法。
37. D. Just get them off the focus that they’ re currently on.
解析：前文举例“转移话题”，对应“让他们脱离当前焦点”。
38. G. Ask something like, “Can I tell you what I’ve heard...”
解析：总结抱怨时，用“I”语句（如复述对方的话）表明你在倾听。
39. F. You don’t need excuses such as a work deadline...
解析：诚实拒绝时，无需找借口（如“工作截止日期”），直接说明即可。
40. A. Have a heart-to-heart talk.
解析：后文提到与亲近的人“敞开心扉交谈”(open heart)，对应A项。完形填空
【语篇解读】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者做小丑医生以通过逗乐人们的形式来帮助一个小女孩的故事，并且明白了个道理，即笑是最好的良药，这是真的。
【详情解析】
41. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我选择这个职业是因为我小时候去过医院。responsibility责任;difficulty困难；dream梦想：career职业，由上文“which means clown doctors can be helpful”小丑医生，可知，这里指的是作者选择这个职业。故选C项。
42. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我呆在那里，感到害怕和有点无聊。 frightened害怕的；absorbed全神贯注的；tired疲劳的；confused困感的。由上文的转折以及下文第五段中“her scared and anxious look had been11first by a small smile”可知，我呆在那里，感到害怕和有点无聊。故选B项。
43. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：经过多年的特殊训练，我加入了一个名为“医院小丑”的项目。simple简单的；general普通的；special特殊的；familiar熟悉的。由句意以及结合选项可知，此处为“special”特殊的，修饰training，符合句意和逻辑。故选B项。
44. 考查动名词词义辨析。句意：当小丑医生意味着我可以过逗乐人们来帮助他们。shocking感到震惊；amusing逗乐；comforting安慰；educating教育。根据“a clown doctor”中clown“小丑”的形象和角色可推知，当小丑医生意味着我可以通过逗乐人们来帮助他们。故选D项。
45. 考查动词短语辨析。句意：有一天，我戴上我的彩虹卷假发和大红鼻子，走进了等候区，putting on戴上；working on执行；taking on呈现；relying on依靠。由“my curly rainbow wig and big red nose”可知，此指戴上彩虹卷假发和大红鼻子。故选B项。
46. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：走进等候区，那里有一种熟悉的无聊和紧张的气氛。commitment承诺；embarrassment尴尬；boredom无聊；freedom自由根据前文中的“feeling 42 and a little bored”可知，此处为无聊和紧张的气氛，与之相呼应。故选A项。
47. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：那时我注意到一个小女孩在痛苦地哭泣，她的脚踝是正常的两倍大。normal正常的；formal正式的；exact准确的；appropriate恰当的。由“I noticed a small girl crying in pain”可推知，小女孩的脚踝肿胀是正常的两倍大。故选C项。
48. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：焦急的父母不安地坐在塑料椅子上，尽力安慰这个紧张哭泣的女孩。ambitious有抱负的；anxious焦虑的；careful仔细的；disappointed失望的。根据前文“At that time I noticed a small girl crying in pain, with her ankle（脚踝）was twice its 47 size.”可知，此时父母应该是焦急不安的。故选D项。
49. 考查动词词辨析。句意：当医生集中精力检查她的脚踝时，我用一个魔术引起了她的注意。operating做手术；experiencing经历；controlling控制；examining检查，由句意和小女孩受伤的情况可知，此时医生应该集中精力检查她的脚踝。故选A项。
50. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当医生集中精力检查她的脚踝时，我用一个魔术引起了她的注意。attraction吸引；admission准许；attention注意；appreciation感激。由“doing a magic trick”可知，此处我用一个魔术引起了她的注意，分散小女孩的注意力。故选B项。
51. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：虽然她显然还在疼痛，但当我神奇地从口袋里淘出她的袜子时，她的恐惧和焦虑的表情已经被一个小小的微笑所取代，然后是大声的笑声replaced取代；relieved缓解；removed移除；reflected反映。由下文“and then by loud laughter”可知，此时“her scared and anxious look”已经被一个“a small smile”所取代了。故选D项。
52. 考查副词词义辨析。句意：虽然她显然还在疼痛，但当我神奇地从口袋里掏出她的袜子时，她的恐惧和焦虑的表情已经被一个小小的微笑所取代，然后是大声的笑声。magically神奇地；originally原先地；officially官方地；reasonably合理地。由可知，这一举动是很神奇的。故选A项。
53. 考查介词短语辨析。句意：看到他们的女儿如此快乐，反过来也让她的父母更加放松。inpeace安静，平和；in tum反过来；in surprise吃惊地；in question成问题的。 由句意以及结合选项可知，此处“in turn”符合句意和逻辑，意为看到他们的女儿如此快乐，反过来也让她的父母更加放松。故选A项。
54. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：直到今天，当我想起这一天所有的乐趣和笑声时，我仍然面带笑容。sticking坚持；wearing面带（某种表情）；entering进入；strengthening加强，由“a smile”可知，此处是面带笑容。故选C项。
55. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：毕竟，笑是最好的良药，这是真的。attitude态度；magic魔术；laughter笑；behavior行为。文章一直在说明“clown doctors”可以让人取笑，并且举了小女孩的例子。由此可知此指笑是最好的良药。故选C.
课文语篇填空
56. confusing
解析：这里需要一个形容词来修饰“it”，表示“令人困惑的”。根据句子结构，应该使用“confuse”的形容词形式“confusing”，表示“令人困惑的”（指事物本身的性质）。
57. getting
解析：这里需要一个动名词形式来作主语。“getto know”是一个固定短语，表示“了解”，因此需要用动名词形式“getting”.
58. fascinating
解析：这里需要一个形容词来修饰名词“mix”，表示“迷人的、吸引人的”。根据句子结构，应该使用“fascinate”的形容词形式“fascinating”.
59. that/ which
解析：这里是一个定语从句，修饰先行词“festivals”。从句缺少主语，因此需要用关系代词“that”或“which”.
60. beliefs
解析：这里需要一个名词来与“wishes, faiths”并列，表示“信仰”。根据句子结构，应该使用“belief”的复数形式“beliefs”.
61. in
解析：这里需要一个介词来构成短语“have…in common”，表示“有……共同之处”。这是一个固定搭配。
62. it
解析：这里是一个固定句式“when it comes to... ”,表示“当谈到……时”。
63. Referred
解析：这里需要一个过去分词来作后置定语，修饰“Lin Qiaozhi”。根据句子结构，应该使用“refer”的过去分词形式“referred”,表示“被称为”。
64. left
解析：这里需要一个动词的过去式来表示过去的行为。根据句子结构，应该使用“leave”的过去式“left”，表示“留下”。
65. respected
解析：这里需要一个过去分词来作宾语补足语，表示“被尊敬”。根据句子结构，应该使用“respect”的过去分词形式“respected”.
单词拼写
66. The new shopping mall is very c________ for us because it is just around the corner.
答案：convenient
解析：根据句子的意思，新购物中心“对我们来说很方便，因为它就在拐角处”。
“convenient”（方便的、便利的）是形容词，用来修饰“shopping mall”，表示其位置对我们来说很方便。
67. The main ________（功能）of this machine is to print documents quickly and accurately.
答案：function
解析：根据括号中的提示“功能”，需要一个名词来填空。
“function”（功能、作用）是名词，符合语法规则和语义。
机器的主要功能是快速且准确地打印文件，这是对“function”一词的典型用法。
68. This painting ________（属于）to the famous artist Picasso, who was known for his unique style.
答案：belongs
解析：
根据括号中的提示“属于”，需要一个动词来填空。
“belong to”（属于）是固定搭配，表示某物归某人所有。
由于句子主语是“this painting”，是第三人称单数，因此动词需要用第三人称单数形式“belongs”.
69. The manager is in c________ of the whole project, and he has to make sure everything goes smoothly.
答案：charge
解析：
根据句子的意思，经理“负责整个项目”，并确保一切顺利进行。
“in charge of”（负责、主管）是固定搭配，表示某人负责某事。
这里“charge”是名词，与“in”和“of”搭配，符合语法规则和语义。
70. I hope you will take this o________ to improve your English skills.
答案：opportunity
解析：
根据句子的意思，希望你“抓住这个机会来提高你的英语技能”。
“opportunity”（机会）是名词，符合语法规则和语义。
其他可能的词(如“option”或“offer”)虽然也有“选择”或“提议”的意思，但“opportunity”更符合“抓住……来提高技能”的语境。
71. She was given a special a________ for her outstanding performance in the competition.
答案：award
解析：
根据句子的意思，她因为比赛中的出色表现被“授予了一个特别的奖励”。
“award”（奖励、奖品）是名词，符合语法规则和语义。
这里“a special award”表示一个特别的奖励，符合逻辑。
72. We should send him our best________（祝贺）on his winning the championship.
答案：congratulations
解析：
根据括号中的提示“祝贺”，需要一个名词来填空。
“congratulation”（祝贺）是名词，但通常用复数形式“congratulations”来表示“祝贺”。
这里表示“我们向他送上最诚挚的祝贺”，符合语法规则和语义。
73. The symbol “@” is often used to________（代表）the word “at” in email addresses.
答案：represent
解析：
根据括号中的提示“代表”，需要一个动词来填空。
“represent”（代表、表示）是动词，符合语法规则和语义。
这里表示“@符号通常用来代表电子邮件地址中的’at’”，符合逻辑。
74. The schedule is quite f_______, so you can adjust it according to your own needs.
答案：flexible
解析：
根据句子的意思，日程表“很灵活”，因此你可以根据自己的需要进行调整。
“flexible”（灵活的、可调整的）是形容词，用来修饰“schedule”，符合语法规则和语义。
其他可能的词 (如“free”或“fast”) 虽然也是形容词，但不符合“可以调整”的语境。
75. With the development of technology, robots may one day ________（取代）humans in doing some simple jobs.
答案：replace
解析：
根据括号中的提示“取代”，需要一个动词来填空。
“replace”（取代、替换）是动词，符合语法规则和语义。
这里表示“随着技术的发展，机器人有一天可能会取代人类做一些简单的工作”，符合逻辑。
读后续写
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了小男孩鲁本看到商店橱窗里的一条珍珠项链，想买下来作为礼物送给妈妈。由于家里条件艰苦，小男孩决定自己筹钱来买礼物。他利用课余时间和暑假去街上捡拾废弃的麻袋，终于在母亲节那天凑齐了买项链的钱。
【详解】1. 段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“他把钱紧紧地握在手里，向商店走去。”可知，第一段可描写鲁本买到项链，赶回家给妈妈惊喜，把盒子放在妈妈手里。
②由第二段首句内容“母亲小心翼翼地打开盒子，一条闪闪发光的项链出现了。”可知，第二段可描写妈妈戴上项链，感觉非常幸福。
2. 续写线索：赶到商店——购买项链——赶回家给妈妈惊喜——妈妈拿到项链——妈妈感觉幸福——妈妈拥抱鲁本
3. 词汇激活
行为类
①说：declare/ say ②放置：place/ put ③赶回家：rush home/ hurry home
情绪类
①喜悦：joy/ happiness ②高兴的：happy/ pleased
【点睛】【高分句型1】“Mom! It’s for you!” Reuben exclaimed as he ran to her side.（由连词as引导时间状语从句）
【高分句型2】It was the best Mothers’ Day gift she had ever received. （由省略的关系代词that引导限制性定语从句）
英语试题
说明：本试题分为第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分，第Ⅰ卷为第1页至第10页，共55题，第Ⅱ卷为第10页至第12页，共21题。请将答案按要求填写在答题纸相应位置，答在其它位置无效，考试结束后将答题卡上交。试题满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
第Ⅰ卷（共95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 does the man ask the woman to do
A. Apply for a job. B. Buy a computer. C. Start a business.
2. Where did the man last use his phone
A. In the kitchen. B. In the hospital. C. In the bedroom.
3. What color is the house now
A. White. B. Pink. C. Yellow.
4. Who does Jason think is the best player in his team
A. Matthew. B. Thomas. C. Andrew.
5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Family members. B. Footballer and fan. C. Shop assistant and customer.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the main topic of the conversation
A. Keeping a pet. B. Training a dog. C. Teaching a child.
7. What is Danny
A. The man’s dog. B. The woman’s cat. C. The woman’s son.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the woman think of music festivals
A. Exciting. B. Tiring. C. Boring.
9. What problem does the man mention about music festivals
A. Bad weather. B. Small screens. C. Crowded toilets.
10. How many music festivals has the man attended in all
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Where are the speakers
A. At home. B. At a university. C. At a company.
12. What is difficult for Emma
A. Managing time. B. Making friends. C. Understanding lectures.
13. What does the man suggest Emma do in the end
A. Never say “no”. B. Finish large tasks first. C. Avoid scheduling too many things.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the evidence of climate change according to the man
A. Hot weather. B. Rising seas. C. Less food.
15. What was discussed in the TV program last night
A. Air pollution. B. Sound pollution. C. Plastic pollution.
16. Why does the man use a different water bottle now
A. To save water. B. To use less plastic. C. To follow the trend.
17. What does the woman plan to do in the end
A. Raise more animals. B. Use cloth bags. C. Eat less meat.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is an important cause of stress among young people
A. Lack of hobbies. B. School pressure. C. Career choices.
19. How can young people manage stress through open communication
A. By expressing their true feelings.
B. By thinking about things in a different way.
C. By forming closer relationships with friends.
20. Which activity can help people feel calm according to the speaker
A. Reading. B. Outdoor sports. C. Deep-breathing exercises.
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
Emerald Coast Science Center Field Trips
Bring your group or class to explore our hands-on Science Center now, which provides wonderful learning opportunities for students all along the Emerald Coast!
Hands-on fun
Every field trip includes a Makerspace activity and a 30-minute close encounter with our animals under the guidance of an educator.
Lessons for all ages
·Lessons can be changed to suit the needs of most grade levels and include knowledge of different areas. But remember: such lessons charge an additional fee and must be planned in advance.
·For a list of the types of field trip lessons we currently offer, please click here to download our Education Program Guide.
Pricing information
·$12 per student; 1 free guardian every 10 students, additional guardians $ 6 each; teachers are always free.
·Minimum fee of $120 per field trip.
·Same-day field trips are limited to up to 105 students.
·The group for field trips that does not arrive within 30 minutes past their scheduled arrival time will be charged a $100 service fee to accommodate scheduling issues.
·Okaloosa County only: Up to 6 free economically disadvantaged students per booking.
To book a field trip, please call Lisa at 850-664-126. Please choose your preferred date and two alternate (备用的) dates you would like to book before calling. We will email you a confirmation of your booking.
21. What do the Science Center field trips offer
A. Animal training. B. Personalized lessons.
C. Trips to the Emerald Coast. D. A half-hour Makerspace activity.
22. How much should a group of 9 students with 1 guardian and 1 teacher pay
A. $108. B. $114. C. $120. D. $126.
23. What type of writing is the text
A. An online ad. B. A museum guide.
C. A commercial report. D. An activity review.
B
With two Olympic medals and two world skateboarding titles, 16-year-old Rayssa Leal has achieved what most people dream of. Her skills, paired with the joys she shows in skateparks, have brought her fans as well as public attention. But instead of talent and hard work, she shared that her support system made a big difference in landing her a medal at Paris 2024.
At the close of the run section of the eight-woman final, Leal had failed to put down a single, clean line, lowering her hope of a top three finish. She knew the game wasn’t over, but the already heavy stress on Leal’s shoulders doubled in weight.
“After I screwed up the two runs, I thought I was not going to be able to do it anymore. ” Leal related her experience. It was then that she went and got support. Her family was there, and her whole team was there. Having received a hug from everyone and having heard very positive and encouraging words, she came back 100 percent, even more focused. That was what changed the game right there.
Re-energized, the teenager finished the last section with her very best. And though the gold and silver were out of her reach, she never backed down in the fight for bronze. When the last skater who could overtake her failed the last run, Leal said she fell into a ton of feelings. “As soon as I realised that I was in third place, I broke down. My coach was there. We hugged each other, and we cried together. And all I could think was the most positive thoughts in the world.”
24. What played a major role in Leal’s success at Paris Olympics
A. Effort. B. Skills. C. Support. D. Strategies.
25. What does the underlined phrase “screwed up” in paragraph 3mean
A. Focused on. B. Did badly in. C. Took control of. D. Gave up.
26. How did Leal feel when she hugged her coach
A. Grateful. B. Stressed. C. Peaceful. D. Anxious.
27. What lesson can be learned from Leal’s story
A. Actions speak louder than words.
B. A little encouragement goes a long way.
C. You cannot lose the game if you don’t play the game.
D. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
C
Artificial intelligence (AI) is showing promise in earthquake prediction（预测）, challenging the long-held belief that it is impossible. Researchers at the University of Texas, Austin, have developed an AI algorithm（算法）that correctly predicted 70% of earthquakes a week in advance during a trial in China and provided accurate strength calculations（强度计算）for the predicted earthquakes.
The research team believes their method succeeded because they stuck with a relatively simple machine learning approach. The AI was provided with a set of statistical（统计的）features based on the team’s knowledge of earthquake physics, and then ordered to train itself using a five-year database of earthquake recordings. Once trained, the AI provided its prediction by listening for signs of incoming earthquakes within the background sound in the Earth.
This work is clearly a milestone in research for AI-driven earthquake prediction. “You don’t see earthquakes coming,” explains Alexandros Savvaidis, a senior research scientist who leads the Texas Seismological Network Program (TexNet). “It’s a matter of milliseconds, and the only thing you can control is how prepared you are. Even with the 70% accuracy, that’s a huge result and could help reduce economic and human losses and has the capability to notably improve earthquake preparation worldwide.”
While it is unknown whether the same approach will work at other locations, the researchers are confident that their AI algorithm could produce more accurate predictions if used in areas with trustworthy earthquake tracking networks. The next step is to test artificial intelligence in Texas, since UT’s Bureau TexNet has 300 earthquake stations and over six years worth of continuous records, making it an ideal location for these purposes.
Eventually, the authors hope to combine the system with physics-based models. This strategy could prove especially important where data is poor or lacking. “That may be a long way off, but many advances such as this one, taken together, are what moves science forward,” concludes Scott Tinker, the bureau’s director.
28. How does the AI predict earthquakes
A. By identifying data from the outer space.
B. By analyzing background sounds in the Earth.
C. By modeling data based on earthquake recordings.
D. By measuring changes in the database of earthquake recordings.
29. What does Alexandros Savvaidis intend to show in paragraph3
A. The ways to reduce losses in earthquakes.
B. The importance of preparing for earthquakes.
C. The significance of developing the AI prediction.
D. The limitation of AI algorithms in earthquake prediction.
30. What does the follow-up research focus on
A. Conducting tests in different locations.
B. Applying the AI approach to other fields.
C. Building more earthquake stations in Texas.
D. Enlarging the database to train AI algorithms.
31. Which words can best describe the earthquake-predicting technology
A. Dependable but outdated. B. Effective but costly.
C. Capable and affordable. D. Advanced and promising.
D
The ability to remember and recognize a musical theme does not seem to be affected by age, unlike many other forms of memory. People with serious Alzheimer’s might not recognize faces, but can still sing the songs of their childhood, says Sarah Sauvé, a music scientist at the University of Lincoln.
The effect of age on the ability to recall music has been investigated, but Sauvé was interested in exploring this effect in a real-world setting such as a concert.
In her study, she tested how well a group of 90 healthy adults aged 18 to 86, were able to recognize familiar and unfamiliar musical themes at a live concert and another 31 people watched a recording of the concert in a laboratory. They listened to three pieces: a well-known Mozart piece and two new ones. One new piece had clear melodies（旋律）, while the other was more unusual. Participants had to recognize a short melody repeated later in each piece.
The melodic piece from Mozart was equally well recognized across all ages and musical backgrounds, with no loss of recognition as age increased. All participants were less confident in recognizing the theme in the new melodic piece, and even less confident with the unfamiliar and unusual piece, but this didn’t change with age either. The study also found no differences between concert-goers and lab participants.
Steffen Herff, a cognitive（认知的）neuroscientist at the University of Sydney, Australia, says the reason music memory stay strong might have to do with the emotions that music stirs in people, which helps it stick in our memory. “We know from general memory research that, effectively, the amygdala — or emotional processing — operates a little bit like an importance stamp,” he says.
The study collected limited data on some participants’ cognitive health, and so did not provide detailed evidence of how neurodegenerative（神经退行性的）diseases affect memory recall. But Herff says there is great interest in using music as a form of ‘cognitive scaffolding’ — that is, as a memory aid for other information — in individuals with neurodegenerative conditions.
32. What does Sauvé’s study focus on
A. The role music plays in recognition tasks.
B. The difference between live and recorded concerts.
C. The ability to recognize unfamiliar musical themes.
D. The impacts of aging on music recognition in real-life situations.
33. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The design of the study. B. The reflection of the study.
C. The results of Sauvé’s study. D. The background of the study.
34. What role does the amygdala play in memory, according to Steffen Herff
A. It helps with reasoning. B. It processes musical notes.
C. It identifies emotions in people. D. It acts as a marker of importance.
35. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Music is of no use as a memory aid. B. More data is needed for further study.
C. Music is useful for treating most diseases. D. The data on cognitive health is not original.
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。
How to Quiet a Complainer
Have you ever suffered your mother’s complaints about her aches and pains Lengthy complaints will ruin the quality of your time together. 36 Actually there are some ways to get a complainer to stop without starting an argument.
Change the subject. Some complainers will move on to other topics if you guide the conversation in a direction that interests them. If your neighbor is complaining about the phone company, tell her about an unexpected call you received from an old friend. If your coworker is complaining about your boss, ask whether he met the new employee. 37
Summarize the complaint. If your complainer keeps repeating himself, he may stop if you show that you’re listening. 38 Using “I” statements rather than “you” statements show that you’re interested rather than trying to shut the person down. Avoid saying the word complaining. Saying you hear their dissatisfaction gets the points across.
Try to be honest. When you have things to do, tell the complainer that you must cut the conversation short. 39 You can simply be honest, even saying you need to move on so the conversation doesn’t bring you down – especially if it’s someone who’s complained to you many times before.
40 When it’s someone very close to you–your partner, sibling, or best friend–who stresses you out with a lot of negativity, it’s important to talk about the problem with an open heart. Otherwise, if you bottle up your feelings and continue listening to repeated complaints, you may grow angry or start avoiding the person.
A. Have a heart-to-heart talk.
B. Challenge the person to act.
C. But you may not be brave enough to stop her.
D. Just get them off the focus that they’re currently on.
E. The problems start when complaining becomes a habit.
F. You don’t need excuses such as a work deadline or a dentist appointment.
G. Ask something like, “Can I tell you what I’ve heard and I understand how you feel ”
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Scientific studies show that laughter produces chemicals to make people feel better, which means clown (小丑) doctors can be helpful.
I chose this 41 because of my experience of going to hospital when I was a kid. Although the doctors and nurses did a great job, hospitals weren’t really designed for children. I stayed there feeling 42 and a little bored.
After years’ 43 training, I work as part of a program known as “hospital clowning”. Being a clown doctor means I can help people by 44 them.
One day, 45 my curly rainbow wig (假发) and big red nose, I walked into the waiting area, where there was a familiar atmosphere of 46 and tension. At that time I noticed a small girl crying in pain, with her ankle (脚踝) was twice its 47 size. Her 48 parents were sitting uncomfortably on plastic chairs, trying their best to comfort the nervous and crying girl.
While the doctor focused on 49 her ankle, I got her 50 by doing a magic trick. Although she was clearly still in some pain, her scared and anxious look had been 51 first by a small smile and then by loud laughter as I 52 produced her sock from out of my pocket. Seeing their daughter so much happier has 53 made her parents more relaxed. My magic medicine did indeed seem to do the trick.
Even today, I am still 54 a broad smile as I remember all the fun and laughter of the day. While there might be more hospital visits ahead for Lara and others, I hope that clown doctors help make it a friendlier place to visit. After all, it really is true that 55 is the best medicine.
41. A. responsibility B. difficulty C. career D. dream
42. A. absorbed B. frightened C. tired D. confused
43. A. simple B. special C. general D. familiar
44. A. shocking B. educating C. comforting D. amusing
45. A. working on B. putting on C. taking on D. relying on
46. A. boredom B. embarrassment C. commitment D. freedom
47. A. exact B. formal C. normal D. appropriate
48. A. ambitious B. disappointed C. careful D. anxious
49. A. examining B. experiencing C. controlling D. operating
50. A. attraction B. attention C. admission D. appreciation
51. A. reflected B. relieved C. removed D. replaced
52. A. magically B. originally C. officially D. reasonably
53. A. in turn B. in peace C. in surprise D. in question
54. A. sticking B. entering C. wearing D. strengthening
55. A. attitude B. magic C. laughter D. behavior
第Ⅱ卷（共55分）
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，用适当单词或所给单词的适当形式填空。
A
Many people feel it 56 (confuse) to tell the difference between the four names: the United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain and England. But 57 (get) to know a little bit of British history will help solve the puzzle. The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history waiting for you to explore. You will find the UK is a 58 (fascinate) mix of both history and modern culture.
B
Festivals 59 (celebrate) all around the world are an important part of society. They reflect people’s wishes, 60 (belief), faiths and attitudes towards life. If you study festivals carefully, you will find that different cultures have a lot 61 common.
C
When 62 comes to women of great achievements, the name Lin Qiaozhi may come into your mind. 63 (refer) to as Mother of Ten Thousand Babies, she stayed single all her life, having delivered over 50,000 babies in her lifetime. She 64 (leave) her savings to a kindergarten and a fund, since she had no children. She is worthy of being 65 (respect) by all of us.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共10个小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
根据首字母或所给单词的正确形式填空，完成句子。
66. The new shopping mall is very c__________ for us because it is just around the corner.
67. The main __________ (功能) of this machine is to print documents quickly and accurately.
68. This painting ________ (属于) to the famous artist Picasso, who was known for his unique style.
69. The manager is in c__________ of the whole project, and he has to make sure everything goes smoothly.
70. I hope you will take this o__________ to improve your English skills.
71. She was given a special a__________ for her outstanding performance in the competition.
72. We should send him our best __________ (祝贺) on his winning the championship.
73. The symbol “@” is often used to __________ (代表) the word “at” in email addresses.
74. The schedule is quite f__________ , so you can adjust it according to your own needs.
75. With the development of technology, robots may one day __________ (取代) humans in doing some simple jobs.
第二节写作（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
A 12-year-old boy saw something in a shop window that set his heart racing. It was a necklace with shining pearls. But the price, five dollars would buy almost a week’s groceries for his family.
Reuben couldn’t ask his father for the money. Everything his father made through fishing went to his mother, Dora, who struggled to feed and clothe her five children.
Nevertheless, he opened the shop’s door and went inside. Standing proud and straight in his flour-sack shirt and washed-out trousers, he told the shopkeeper what he wanted, adding, “Once we went to New York, my mum saw a similar one. I know she liked it very much, because she fixed her eyes on it. I will buy it for her. But I don’t have the money right now. Can you please hold it for me for some time ”
“I’ll try,” the shop owner smiled. “People around here don’t usually have that kind of money to spend on such good-looking but costly things. It should keep for a while.”
Reuben respectfully touched his worn cap and walked out. He had made up his mind to raise the five dollars and not tell anybody.
Hearing the sound of hammering from a side street, Reuben had an ideA. He discovered that he could collect the hessian sacks (麻袋) thrown away in the street and sell them back for five cents a piece.
Every day after school, Reuben walked down the town, collecting the hessian sacks. On the day when summer holiday began, no student was more delighted than Reuben. Now he would have more time for his “work”.
All summer long, Reuben kept on his secret task. Soon the leaves fell and the winds blew cold. Reuben wandered in the streets, diligently searching for his hessian treasures. Often, he was cold, tired and hungry, but the thought of the object in the shop window supported him.
Eventually, the time had come! It was Mothers’ Day. He poured the coins out and began to count. Then he counted again. He made it! Exactly five dollars, not a cent more, not a cent less.
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。
Para1. Holding the money in hands tightly, Reuben headed for the shop.
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Para2. Mother opened the box carefully, and a shining necklace appeared.
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参考答案
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
1—5ABBCA 6—10ABAAC 11—15 BACBC 16—20 BCBAC
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）
21—23 BCA 24—27CBAB 28—31 BCAD 32—35 DADB
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
36—40 CDGFA
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）
41—45CBBDB 46—50ACDAB 51—55DAACC
第二节（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56. confusing 57. getting 58. fascinating 59. celebrated 60. beliefs
61. in 62. it 63. Referred 64. left 65. respected
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共10个小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
66. convenient 67. function 68. belongs 69. charge 70. opportunity
71. award 72. congratulations 73. represent 74. flexible 75. replace
第二节 写作（满分25分）
【答案】参考范文：
Holding the money in his hands tightly, he headed for the shop. “I’ve got the money!” Reuben declared to the shop owner. The man put the necklace into a delicate box, wrapped it in brown paper, and then placed the box in Reuben’s hands. Holding the box, Reuben’s eyes glittered with joy. After exchanging goodbyes with the shop owner, Reuben rushed home to surprise his mother. “Mom! It’s for you!” Reuben exclaimed as he ran to her side. He placed the box in her hand.
Mother opened the box carefully, and a shining necklace appeared. She couldn’t believe her eyes. She took the pearl necklace out and cautiously put it on, tears of happiness beginning to blur her vision. Dora had never received such a precious gift. It was the best Mothers’ Day gift she had ever received. Yes, she was indeed not rich, but she was indeed happy. With tears rolling down her weather-beaten face, she smiled and scooped her son into her arms.
听力原文
Text 1
W: Look at this. Sun Computer is looking for a programmer. That’s the ideal job for me.
M: Then go for it. You meet all the demands. (1)
W: I will.
Text 2
M: I can’t find my phone anywhere. I haven’t seen it since I called you at the hospital. (2)
W: Have you checked your bedroom and the kitchen
M: Yes, but unfortunately, it’s not there.
Text 3
M: The house looks old. Do you think it needs to be redecorated
W: Yes. Let’s remove all the pink paint and have it white. (3) It will be livelier that way.
M: Maybe we can use yellow
Text 4
W: Jason, who do you believe is the greatest soccer player in your team
M: Andrew. No one can match that level of skill.
W: But what about Matthew He was so athletic. Or Thomas
M: I still stand by Andrew. (4)
Text 5
W: Are you looking forward to our day out in the town
M: Yes. But can we go to the football museum I know you don’t like the game, but Dad and I are both fans.
W: Sure, as long as we can also go to my favorite store. (5)
Text 6（第6题为总结题）
M: I love having pets because they bring me so much joy and love.
W: Yes, pets are cute, but not everything about keeping a pet is positive.
M: What do you mean
W: Well, for instance, training can be a challenge. My cat Danny keeps climbing the furniture, and no matter what I do, he refuses to change his habits. (7)
M: Oh yes, there are things like that. However, the love and joy the pet brings me make all the things worth it.
Text 7
W: I just love music festivals. The energy and the crowds—it’s an experience like no other. (8)
M: I agree. But festivals nowadays are so crowded that you can only watch the performers on a screen.
W: Even so, it’s great to hear the music live.
M: But there are disadvantages, like getting lost in a crowd of people.
W: Yeah. Waiting for food and toilets can also be a problem.
M: Not to mention the sea of mud on rainy days. (9)
W: Despite all that, the amazing shows leave you with priceless memories.
M: Yes, the first festival I attended left the most lasting impact on me, although the two festivals I attended after that were great too. (10)
Text 8
M: Emma, (12) (13) it’s been a long time since I last saw you. How’s your college life here (11)
W: I’m loving it. I’ve met new friends, and I like learning to do things by myself.
M: That’s great to hear. Do you have any problems you need help with
W: Well, I’m struggling with time management. (12)
M: In what way
W: Balancing lectures and personal life is challenging.
M: I agree. One useful way is to make a plan. Breaking down large tasks into smaller ones might help you stay focused.
W: That makes sense.
M: It’s also important to say “no” when necessary. If you schedule too many things to do, it will only create more problems for you. (13)
W: Thank you for the advice.
Text 9
W: I read an article recently. It mentioned there are still people who don’t believe climate change is real. (14)
M: Oh, it’s true. We can see it with our own eyes—changing weather, and rising seas. (14)
W: All of us must take action to turn around the damage we’ve caused. Even simple measures, such as saving energy, can make a difference.
M: Yes.
W: Did you watch the TV program about environmental issues last night (15)
M: Yes, I did. (15) Quite an eye-opener, wasn’t it The state of our oceans is concerning especially with plastic pollution. (15)
W: Absolutely. We need to be more aware of our plastic consumption. Every effort counts. (16)
M: I’ve started using a reusable water bottle and bringing my own shopping bags. (16) Small changes, but every bit helps.
W: I’ve been thinking about eating less meat too. Raising animals has a big environmental impact. (17)
M: That idea sounds new to me.
Text 10
Stress among young people is an increasing concern. School pressure, parents’ expectations, and the long-lasting influence of social media can all lead to stress. (18) The need to meet parents’ standards and the fear of not living up to what is expected can create a great weight on the mind of a young person. To deal with stress, developing healthy habits is very important. Regular exercise, enough sleep, and a balanced diet are quite significant. Also, open communication and seeking help are important. Encouraging young people to express their true feelings, whether to friends or family, helps in releasing bottled-up emotions. (19) Relaxation techniques also play a key role in stress management. Activities like deep-breathing exercises help to give a sense of calmness and improve stress resistance. (20) It is extremely important to recognize the causes of stress among young people and use healthy ways to deal with them. A balanced lifestyle, open communication, and relaxation can help them deal with the challenges of youth.
答案解析：
A篇 (Emerald Coast Science Center Field Trips)
21. B. Personalized lessons.
解析：文章提到“Lessons can be changed to suit the needs of most grade levels”（课程可以根据不同年级的需求调整），说明提供个性化课程 (Personalized lessons).
其他选项：
A. Animal training（动物训练）未提及。
C. Trips to the Emerald Coast（翡翠海岸旅行）错误，文章是关于科学中心的活动。
D. A half-hour Makerspace activity（半小时创客活动）不完整，这只是活动的一部分。
22. C. $120.
解析：
9名学生×12=12=108
1名监护人免费（每10名学生1名免费，9名学生不足10人，但1名监护人仍免费）
1名教师免费
最低收费
120
120（108<$120，按最低收费计算）
其他选项：
108（未达最低收费）、
108（未达最低收费）、114（错误计算）、$126（无关）。
23. A. An online ad.
解析：文章是科学中心宣传其研学活动的广告，包含价格、预订方式等信息，符合在线广告 (onlinead) 的特点。
其他选项：
B. Museum guide（博物馆指南）不准确，科学中心≠博物馆。
C. Commercial report（商业报告）无财务或市场分析。
D. Activity review（活动评价）无用户反馈。
B篇 (Rayssa Leal的故事)
24. C. Support.
解析：文章首段提到“her support system made a big difference”（她的支持系统起了关键作用），后文描述家人和团队的鼓励帮助她逆转比赛。
25. B. Did badly in.
解析：Leal在比赛中失误 (failed to put down a clean line)，因此“screwed up”意为“搞砸了”(did badly in).
26. A. Grateful.
解析：Leal与教练相拥而泣，并想到“最积极的想法”，体现她的感激 (grateful)，而非压力 (B)、平静 (C) 或焦虑 (D).
27. B. A little encouragement goes a long way.
解析：Leal因团队的支持重拾信心，说明鼓励的力量 (B)。其他选项：
A（行动胜于言语）未强调鼓励的作用。
C（不参与就不会输）与故事无关。
D（千里之行始于足下）未体现。
C篇（AI预测地震）
28. B. By analyzing background sounds in the Earth.
解析：第二段提到AI通过“listening for signs within the background sound in the Earth”（分析地球背景声音）预测地震。
29. C. The significance of developing the AI prediction.
解析：Savvaidis强调AI预测的意义（70%准确率可减少损失），而非局限 (D) 或准备方式(A、B).
30. A. Conducting tests in different locations.
解析：第四段提到下一步在得克萨斯州测试，并探讨该方法是否适用于其他地区。
31. D. Advanced and promising.
解析：文章称AI预测是“milestone”（里程碑），并可能“improve earthquake preparation”（提升防灾能力），体现其先进且有前景 (advanced and promising).
D篇（音乐记忆与年龄）
32. D. The impacts of aging on music recognition in real-life situations.
解析：Sauvé的研究关注年龄是否影响真实场景下的音乐识别能力（第二段）。
33. A. The design of the study.
解析：第三段描述实验设计（参与者、曲目、任务），属于研究方法 (design).
34. D. It acts as a marker of importance.
解析：Herff指出，杏仁核 (amygdala) 像“重要性印章”(importance stamp)，标记值得记忆的内容。
35. B. More data is needed for further study.
解析：末段提到研究数据有限，需进一步探索音乐对神经退行性疾病的影响，暗示需要更多数据。
七选五 (How to Quiet a Complainer)
36. C. But you may not be brave enough to stop her.
解析：前文说抱怨影响相处质量，此处转折表示“你可能不敢阻止”，引出后文的解决方法。
37. D. Just get them off the focus that they’ re currently on.
解析：前文举例“转移话题”，对应“让他们脱离当前焦点”。
38. G. Ask something like, “Can I tell you what I’ve heard...”
解析：总结抱怨时，用“I”语句（如复述对方的话）表明你在倾听。
39. F. You don’t need excuses such as a work deadline...
解析：诚实拒绝时，无需找借口（如“工作截止日期”），直接说明即可。
40. A. Have a heart-to-heart talk.
解析：后文提到与亲近的人“敞开心扉交谈”(open heart)，对应A项。完形填空
【语篇解读】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者做小丑医生以通过逗乐人们的形式来帮助一个小女孩的故事，并且明白了个道理，即笑是最好的良药，这是真的。
【详情解析】
41. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我选择这个职业是因为我小时候去过医院。responsibility责任;difficulty困难；dream梦想：career职业，由上文“which means clown doctors can be helpful”小丑医生，可知，这里指的是作者选择这个职业。故选C项。
42. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我呆在那里，感到害怕和有点无聊。 frightened害怕的；absorbed全神贯注的；tired疲劳的；confused困感的。由上文的转折以及下文第五段中“her scared and anxious look had been11first by a small smile”可知，我呆在那里，感到害怕和有点无聊。故选B项。
43. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：经过多年的特殊训练，我加入了一个名为“医院小丑”的项目。simple简单的；general普通的；special特殊的；familiar熟悉的。由句意以及结合选项可知，此处为“special”特殊的，修饰training，符合句意和逻辑。故选B项。
44. 考查动名词词义辨析。句意：当小丑医生意味着我可以过逗乐人们来帮助他们。shocking感到震惊；amusing逗乐；comforting安慰；educating教育。根据“a clown doctor”中clown“小丑”的形象和角色可推知，当小丑医生意味着我可以通过逗乐人们来帮助他们。故选D项。
45. 考查动词短语辨析。句意：有一天，我戴上我的彩虹卷假发和大红鼻子，走进了等候区，putting on戴上；working on执行；taking on呈现；relying on依靠。由“my curly rainbow wig and big red nose”可知，此指戴上彩虹卷假发和大红鼻子。故选B项。
46. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：走进等候区，那里有一种熟悉的无聊和紧张的气氛。commitment承诺；embarrassment尴尬；boredom无聊；freedom自由根据前文中的“feeling 42 and a little bored”可知，此处为无聊和紧张的气氛，与之相呼应。故选A项。
47. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：那时我注意到一个小女孩在痛苦地哭泣，她的脚踝是正常的两倍大。normal正常的；formal正式的；exact准确的；appropriate恰当的。由“I noticed a small girl crying in pain”可推知，小女孩的脚踝肿胀是正常的两倍大。故选C项。
48. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：焦急的父母不安地坐在塑料椅子上，尽力安慰这个紧张哭泣的女孩。ambitious有抱负的；anxious焦虑的；careful仔细的；disappointed失望的。根据前文“At that time I noticed a small girl crying in pain, with her ankle（脚踝）was twice its 47 size.”可知，此时父母应该是焦急不安的。故选D项。
49. 考查动词词辨析。句意：当医生集中精力检查她的脚踝时，我用一个魔术引起了她的注意。operating做手术；experiencing经历；controlling控制；examining检查，由句意和小女孩受伤的情况可知，此时医生应该集中精力检查她的脚踝。故选A项。
50. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当医生集中精力检查她的脚踝时，我用一个魔术引起了她的注意。attraction吸引；admission准许；attention注意；appreciation感激。由“doing a magic trick”可知，此处我用一个魔术引起了她的注意，分散小女孩的注意力。故选B项。
51. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：虽然她显然还在疼痛，但当我神奇地从口袋里淘出她的袜子时，她的恐惧和焦虑的表情已经被一个小小的微笑所取代，然后是大声的笑声replaced取代；relieved缓解；removed移除；reflected反映。由下文“and then by loud laughter”可知，此时“her scared and anxious look”已经被一个“a small smile”所取代了。故选D项。
52. 考查副词词义辨析。句意：虽然她显然还在疼痛，但当我神奇地从口袋里掏出她的袜子时，她的恐惧和焦虑的表情已经被一个小小的微笑所取代，然后是大声的笑声。magically神奇地；originally原先地；officially官方地；reasonably合理地。由可知，这一举动是很神奇的。故选A项。
53. 考查介词短语辨析。句意：看到他们的女儿如此快乐，反过来也让她的父母更加放松。inpeace安静，平和；in tum反过来；in surprise吃惊地；in question成问题的。 由句意以及结合选项可知，此处“in turn”符合句意和逻辑，意为看到他们的女儿如此快乐，反过来也让她的父母更加放松。故选A项。
54. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：直到今天，当我想起这一天所有的乐趣和笑声时，我仍然面带笑容。sticking坚持；wearing面带（某种表情）；entering进入；strengthening加强，由“a smile”可知，此处是面带笑容。故选C项。
55. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：毕竟，笑是最好的良药，这是真的。attitude态度；magic魔术；laughter笑；behavior行为。文章一直在说明“clown doctors”可以让人取笑，并且举了小女孩的例子。由此可知此指笑是最好的良药。故选C.
课文语篇填空
56. confusing
解析：这里需要一个形容词来修饰“it”，表示“令人困惑的”。根据句子结构，应该使用“confuse”的形容词形式“confusing”，表示“令人困惑的”（指事物本身的性质）。
57. getting
解析：这里需要一个动名词形式来作主语。“getto know”是一个固定短语，表示“了解”，因此需要用动名词形式“getting”.
58. fascinating
解析：这里需要一个形容词来修饰名词“mix”，表示“迷人的、吸引人的”。根据句子结构，应该使用“fascinate”的形容词形式“fascinating”.
59. that/ which
解析：这里是一个定语从句，修饰先行词“festivals”。从句缺少主语，因此需要用关系代词“that”或“which”.
60. beliefs
解析：这里需要一个名词来与“wishes, faiths”并列，表示“信仰”。根据句子结构，应该使用“belief”的复数形式“beliefs”.
61. in
解析：这里需要一个介词来构成短语“have…in common”，表示“有……共同之处”。这是一个固定搭配。
62. it
解析：这里是一个固定句式“when it comes to... ”,表示“当谈到……时”。
63. Referred
解析：这里需要一个过去分词来作后置定语，修饰“Lin Qiaozhi”。根据句子结构，应该使用“refer”的过去分词形式“referred”,表示“被称为”。
64. left
解析：这里需要一个动词的过去式来表示过去的行为。根据句子结构，应该使用“leave”的过去式“left”，表示“留下”。
65. respected
解析：这里需要一个过去分词来作宾语补足语，表示“被尊敬”。根据句子结构，应该使用“respect”的过去分词形式“respected”.
单词拼写
66. The new shopping mall is very c________ for us because it is just around the corner.
答案：convenient
解析：根据句子的意思，新购物中心“对我们来说很方便，因为它就在拐角处”。
“convenient”（方便的、便利的）是形容词，用来修饰“shopping mall”，表示其位置对我们来说很方便。
67. The main ________（功能）of this machine is to print documents quickly and accurately.
答案：function
解析：根据括号中的提示“功能”，需要一个名词来填空。
“function”（功能、作用）是名词，符合语法规则和语义。
机器的主要功能是快速且准确地打印文件，这是对“function”一词的典型用法。
68. This painting ________（属于）to the famous artist Picasso, who was known for his unique style.
答案：belongs
解析：
根据括号中的提示“属于”，需要一个动词来填空。
“belong to”（属于）是固定搭配，表示某物归某人所有。
由于句子主语是“this painting”，是第三人称单数，因此动词需要用第三人称单数形式“belongs”.
69. The manager is in c________ of the whole project, and he has to make sure everything goes smoothly.
答案：charge
解析：
根据句子的意思，经理“负责整个项目”，并确保一切顺利进行。
“in charge of”（负责、主管）是固定搭配，表示某人负责某事。
这里“charge”是名词，与“in”和“of”搭配，符合语法规则和语义。
70. I hope you will take this o________ to improve your English skills.
答案：opportunity
解析：
根据句子的意思，希望你“抓住这个机会来提高你的英语技能”。
“opportunity”（机会）是名词，符合语法规则和语义。
其他可能的词(如“option”或“offer”)虽然也有“选择”或“提议”的意思，但“opportunity”更符合“抓住……来提高技能”的语境。
71. She was given a special a________ for her outstanding performance in the competition.
答案：award
解析：
根据句子的意思，她因为比赛中的出色表现被“授予了一个特别的奖励”。
“award”（奖励、奖品）是名词，符合语法规则和语义。
这里“a special award”表示一个特别的奖励，符合逻辑。
72. We should send him our best________（祝贺）on his winning the championship.
答案：congratulations
解析：
根据括号中的提示“祝贺”，需要一个名词来填空。
“congratulation”（祝贺）是名词，但通常用复数形式“congratulations”来表示“祝贺”。
这里表示“我们向他送上最诚挚的祝贺”，符合语法规则和语义。
73. The symbol “@” is often used to________（代表）the word “at” in email addresses.
答案：represent
解析：
根据括号中的提示“代表”，需要一个动词来填空。
“represent”（代表、表示）是动词，符合语法规则和语义。
这里表示“@符号通常用来代表电子邮件地址中的’at’”，符合逻辑。
74. The schedule is quite f_______, so you can adjust it according to your own needs.
答案：flexible
解析：
根据句子的意思，日程表“很灵活”，因此你可以根据自己的需要进行调整。
“flexible”（灵活的、可调整的）是形容词，用来修饰“schedule”，符合语法规则和语义。
其他可能的词 (如“free”或“fast”) 虽然也是形容词，但不符合“可以调整”的语境。
75. With the development of technology, robots may one day ________（取代）humans in doing some simple jobs.
答案：replace
解析：
根据括号中的提示“取代”，需要一个动词来填空。
“replace”（取代、替换）是动词，符合语法规则和语义。
这里表示“随着技术的发展，机器人有一天可能会取代人类做一些简单的工作”，符合逻辑。
读后续写
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了小男孩鲁本看到商店橱窗里的一条珍珠项链，想买下来作为礼物送给妈妈。由于家里条件艰苦，小男孩决定自己筹钱来买礼物。他利用课余时间和暑假去街上捡拾废弃的麻袋，终于在母亲节那天凑齐了买项链的钱。
【详解】1. 段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“他把钱紧紧地握在手里，向商店走去。”可知，第一段可描写鲁本买到项链，赶回家给妈妈惊喜，把盒子放在妈妈手里。
②由第二段首句内容“母亲小心翼翼地打开盒子，一条闪闪发光的项链出现了。”可知，第二段可描写妈妈戴上项链，感觉非常幸福。
2. 续写线索：赶到商店——购买项链——赶回家给妈妈惊喜——妈妈拿到项链——妈妈感觉幸福——妈妈拥抱鲁本
3. 词汇激活
行为类
①说：declare/ say ②放置：place/ put ③赶回家：rush home/ hurry home
情绪类
①喜悦：joy/ happiness ②高兴的：happy/ pleased
【点睛】【高分句型1】“Mom! It’s for you!” Reuben exclaimed as he ran to her side.（由连词as引导时间状语从句）
【高分句型2】It was the best Mothers’ Day gift she had ever received. （由省略的关系代词that引导限制性定语从句）