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UNIT 12 INNOVATION
美 文 导 入
素养解读：近几年英语高考的突出特点是坚持能力立意，突出对核心素养的考查。下面这篇文章就是围绕“思维品质”这一学科素养展开的。文章介绍了与本单元“科技创新”话题紧密相关的内容，有助于提升同学们对新兴科技的兴趣，从而树立积极的钻研科学、投身于科学的探索精神。
主题：人与社会
学科素养：思维品质
难度系数：★★★★★
【语篇导读】本文介绍了亚龙·古罗维奇研究出一种新的分析面部照片的神经网，可以通过分析面部图片帮助医生缩小诊断范围，从而可以利用人工智能来看脸识别疾病。
People with genetic syndromes(综合征) sometimes have revealing facial features, but using them to make a quick and cheap diagnosis can be tricky given there are hundreds of possible conditions they may have.A new neural(神经系统的) network that analyses photographs of faces can help doctors narrow down the possibilities.
Yaron Gurovich at biotechnology firm FDNA in Boston and his team built a neural network to look at the overall impression of faces and return a list of the 10 genetic syndromes a person is most likely to have.
They based the neural network, called DeepGestalt, on 17,000 images correctly labelled to match more than 200 genetic syndromes.The team then asked AI to identify potential genetic disorders from a further 502 photos of people with such conditions.It included the correct answer among its list of 10 responses 91 percent of the time.
Gurovich and his team also tested the neural network’s ability to distinguish between the different genetic mutations (基因突变) that can lead to the same syndrome.They used photographs of people with Noonan syndrome(努南综合征), which can result from mutations in any one of five genes.DeepGestalt correctly identified the genetic source of the physical appearance 64 percent of the time.It’s clearly not perfect, but it’s still much better than humans who are trying to do this.
1．As the system makes its assessments, the facial regions that are most helpful in the determination are highlighted and made available for doctors to view.This helps them to understand the relationships between genetic make-up and physical appearance.
The fact that the diagnosis is based on a simple photograph raises questions about privacy.2.If faces can reveal details about genetics, then employers and insurance providers could, in principle, secretly use such techniques to discriminate against people who have a high probability of having certain disorders. However, Gurovich says the tool will only be available for use by clinicians.
This technique could bring significant benefits for those who have genetic syndromes.The real value here is that for some of these ultra-rare diseases, the process of diagnosis can be many, many years.This kind of technology can help narrow down the search space and then be confirmed through checking genetic markers.For some diseases, it will cut down the time to diagnose dramatically.For others, it could perhaps add means of finding other people with the disease and, in turn, help find new treatments or cures.
注：努南综合征(Noonan syndrome)是一种在临床上具有相同的表型，但是在遗传上却存在异质性的疾病。
○拓展词汇
tricky /'tr k / adj.狡猾的；机警的；棘手的
identify /a 'dent fa / vt.确定；鉴定；识别；辨认出；使参与；把……看成一样 vi.确定；认同；一致
disorder /d s' d r/ n．骚乱；混乱；失调；疾病
probability / pr b 'b l ti/ n．可能性；概率
narrow down 缩小；限制；减少
result from 由于；起因于；由……造成
in principle 大体上；原则上
discriminate against 歧视；区别对待
be available for 有效；对……有用；可供……利用
cut down 削减；砍倒
○句型精析
1．As the system makes its assessments, the facial regions that are most helpful in the determination are highlighted and made available for doctors to view.
分析：这是一个复合句。主句的主语为“the facial regions”， 谓语为 “are highlighted”和made；“that are most helpful in the determination”是定语从句，“As the system makes its assessments”为时间状语从句。
译文：在这个系统作出评估的时候，在测定中最有帮助作用的面部区域会被突出显示，使医生得以仔细检查。
2．If faces can reveal details about genetics, then employers and insurance providers could, in principle，secretly use such techniques to discriminate against people who have a high probability of having certain disorders.
分析：这是一个复合句。 “If faces can reveal details about genetics”是条件状语从句，“in principle, secretly”是状语，“to discriminate against people”是动词不定式作目的状语，“who have a high probability of having certain disorders”是定语从句，修饰先行词people。
译文：如果面部能透露基因的详细情况，那么雇主和保险公司大体上就能秘密地运用这些技术区别对待那些很可能患有一定疾病的人员。
单元核心素养目标
【语言技能】
掌握形容词和短语介词的用法；
熟练运用I’m afraid, would you please tell us, does that mean, could you explain来表达有礼貌的请求；
写一篇介绍著名人物及其成就的文章；
通过网络、书刊了解一些最新、最有意义的发明创造。
【素养提升】
充分认识到科技是人类进步的重要力量；
逐步积累科学、技术方面的知识，培养自己的科学素养；
关心科学、技术的发展，树立投身于科技创新的理想，造福人类。UNIT 12 INNOVATION
(满分：120分 建议用时：120分钟)
第一部分 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)
A
Museum VR Creates New Ways for Visitors to Explore
The National Museum of Natural History, Paris
Since 2018, visitors to the National Museum of Natural History have been able to enjoy a fascinating VR experience.De Réalité Virtuelle was the first permanent museum room in the country dedicated to VR technology.Once they enter the room, guests enjoy a specially designed programme：Journey into the Heart of Evolution.Here they will discover the links between species and can zoom in on different creatures to learn more.
The Renwick Gallery, Washington, DC
Using a free app, visitors to this museum can use their own device to view the whole views of the gallery, alongside video interviews with the curator(馆长) and some of the artists.Thanks to VR technology, the works by nine leading artists are available to experience in a new way even though the physical exhibition at the museum has ended.
Peterson Automotive Museum, Los Angeles
Peterson Automotive Museum worked with Microsoft HoloLens to create a new VR exhibition.Visitors were able to interact with a classic American sports car, the Ford GT40.The HoloLens allows visitors to see the car up close.Visitors were further drawn into the experience by the addition of surround sound.While learning about the history of the cars, they could also hear the roar of the engines.
The Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Fans of the Lewis Carroll classic will be able to “travel down the rabbit hole” into a virtual space.People can join a “trip” into Wonderland without having to leave the sofa.The opening of the Alice exhibition has been postponed until March.But the museum said an at home, virtual reality event, ahead of the opening, will transport “visitors into the world of Wonderland”．
1．For visitors who are interested in biology, which museum can they choose
A．The Renwick Gallery.
B．The National Museum of Natural History.
C．Peterson Automotive Museum.
D．The Victoria and Albert Museum.
2．What can we know from the passage
A．Visitors to the Renwick Gallery can have face to face interviews with the artists.
B．Fans of the Lewis Carroll classic can travel down the rabbit hole into a real space.
C．Both the Renwick Gallery and Peterson Automotive Museum are in America.
D．Peterson Automotive Museum enables visitors to drive the car for themselves.
3．Where is this text most probably taken from
A．A lecture. B．A news report.
C．A film review. D．A science magazine.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个使用VR技术的博物馆。
1．B 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Here they will discover the links between species and can zoom in on different creatures to learn more.”可知，在The National Museum of Natural History，可以了解物种之间的关系。由此可知，喜欢生物的人可以前往国家自然历史博物馆。故选B项。
2．C 细节理解题。根据The Renwick Gallery, Washington，DC和Peterson Automotive Museum, Los Angeles可知，这两个博物馆分别在华盛顿哥伦比亚特区和洛杉矶，故都在美国。故选C项。
3．D 推理判断题。通读全文内容，尤其文章大标题Museum VR Creates New Ways for Visitors to Explore可知，本文介绍了四个使用VR技术的博物馆，因此可能出自科学杂志。故选D项。
B
Do you ever get to the train station and realise you forgot to bring something to read Yes, we all have our phones, but many of us still like to go old school and read something printed.
Well, there’s a kiosk(小亭) for that. In the San Francisco Bay Area, at least.
“You enter the fare gates(检票口) and you’ll see a kiosk that is lit up and it tells you can get a one minute, a three minute, or a five minute story，” says Alicia Trost, the chief communications officer for the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit — known as BART. “You choose which length you want and it gives you a receipt like short story.”
It’s that simple. Riders have printed nearly 20,000 short stories and poems since the programme was launched last March. Some are classic short stories, and some are new original works.
Trost also wants to introduce local writers to local riders. “We wanted to do something where we do a call to artists in the Bay Area to submit stories for a contest，” Trost says. “And as of right now, we’ve received about 120 submissions. The winning stories would go into our kiosk and then you would be a published artist.”
Ridership on transit(交通) systems across the country has been down the past half century, so could short stories save transit
Trost thinks so.
“At the end of the day all transit agencies right now are doing everything they can to improve the rider experience. So I absolutely think we will get more riders just because of short stories，” she says.
And you’ll never be without something to read.
4．Why did BART start the kiosk programme
A．To promote the local culture. B．To discourage phone use.
C．To meet passengers’ needs. D．To reduce its running costs.
5．How are the stories categorised in the kiosk
A．By popularity. B．By length.
C．By theme. D．By language.
6．What has Trost been doing recently
A．Organising a story contest.
B．Doing a survey of customers.
C．Choosing a print publisher.
D．Conducting interviews with artists.
7．What is Trost’s opinion about BART’s future
A．It will close down. B．Its profits will decline.
C．It will expand nationwide. D．Its ridership will increase.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了旧金山湾区快速交通系统(BART)推出的一项新颖服务：自助服务亭。乘客可以选择打印不同长度的短篇故事或者诗歌来阅读，旨在提升乘客体验并吸引更多乘客使用公共交通。
4．C 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“…but many of us still like to go old school and read something printed.”及第二段中的“Well, there’s a kiosk(小亭) for that.”可推知，BART推出小亭项目是为了给乘客提供阅读材料，以满足乘客的需要。故选C项。
5．B 细节理解题。根据第三段中Alicia Trost所说的“… you can get a one minute, a three minute, or a five minute story… ”和“You choose which length you want and it gives you a receipt like short story.”可知，故事的分类是基于故事的长度。故选B项。
6．A 细节理解题。根据第五段中Trost所说的“… we do a call to artists in the Bay Area to submit stories for a contest … And as of right now, we’ve received about 120 submissions.”可知，Trost最近在组织一个故事竞赛。故选A项。
7．D 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“So I absolutely think we will get more riders just because of short stories… ”可推知，Trost认为BART推出的小亭项目会让其乘客量增长。故选D项。
C
Researchers in Singapore have developed an electronic material that helps robots sense and touch nearby objects.
The material is a kind of foam: a solid substance that is filled with air and is soft. And the foam has another useful quality. It repairs itself when damaged, much like human skin. The material is called AiFoam, which is short for artificially innervated foam. To innervate means to supply with nerves. In robots, AiFoam would gather information from nearby and send it to a computer controlling the robot. AiFoam is a stretchy polymer(聚合物) combined with a mixture that lowers surface tension. This means that if you cut the material, it can return easily into one piece.
To copy the human sense of touch, the researchers mixed microscopic pieces of metal into the material. Then they added very small electrical connections beneath the surface of the foam.
Benjamin Tee, a lead researcher on the new material at the National University of Singapore, said that when there is pressure on the material, the metal particles(颗粒) get closer. The movement changes their electrical properties. The electrical connections sense these changes and send information about them to a computer, which then tells the robot what to do.
“When I move my finger near the sensor, you can see the sensor is measuring the changes of my electrical field and responds accordingly to my touch，” he said. The robotic hand senses not only the amount but also the direction of the force placed on it. That could make robots more intelligent and responsive.
Tee said AiFoam is the first material of its kind to combine self repairing properties with nearness and pressure sensing. After spending over two years developing it, Tee and his team hope the material can be put to use within five years.
8．What is one feature of AiFoam
A．It is made out of air. B．It is a low cost material.
C．It has self repairing ability. D．It can replace human skin.
9．How does the author develop Paragraph 2
A．By giving instructions. B．By listing examples.
C．By making comparisons. D．By offering explanations.
10．Which of the following gives orders to the robot
A．Benjamin Tee. B．The researcher.
C．The sensor. D．The computer.
11．What can we learn about AiFoam from the last two paragraphs
A．It can measure the shape of your finger.
B．It can change the direction of the force.
C．It will come onto the market in the near future.
D．It makes robots more sensitive than human beings.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。新加坡的研究人员开发了一种可以帮助机器人感知和触摸附近物体的电子材料。本文对此进行了介绍。
8．C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“It repairs itself when damaged, much like human skin. The material is called AiFoam, which is short for artificially innervated foam(它在受损时可以自我修复，就像人类的皮肤一样。这种材料被称为AiFoam，是人工神经泡沫的缩写).”可知，AiFoam的一个特点是它有自我修复的能力。故选C项。
9．D 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“The material is called AiFoam, which is short for artificially innervated foam. To innervate means to supply with nerves. In robots, AiFoam … This means that if you cut the material, it can return easily into one piece(这种材料被称为AiFoam，是人工神经泡沫的缩写。神经支配的意思是供给神经。在机器人中，AiFoam会从附近收集信息并将其发送给控制机器人的计算机。AiFoam是一种具有弹性的聚合物，结合了一种降低表面张力的混合物。这意味着，如果你切割材料，它可以很容易地恢复成一块).”可知，作者在第二段通过解释的方式介绍了AiFoam是什么。故选D项。
10．D 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“The electrical connections sense these changes and send information about them to a computer, which then tells the robot what to do(电子连接感应到这些变化，并将相关信息发送给计算机，然后计算机告诉机器人该怎么做).”可知，计算机向机器人下达命令。故选D项。
11．C 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“After spending over two years developing it, Tee and his team hope the material can be put to use within five years(经过两年多的研发，Tee和他的团队希望这种材料能在五年内投入使用).”可推知，AiFoam将在不久的将来上市。故选C项。
D
Given the astonishing potential of AI to transform our lives, we all need to take action to deal with our AI powered future, and this is where AI by Design: A Plan for Living with Artificial Intelligence comes in. This absorbing new book by Catriona Campbell is a practical roadmap addressing the challenges posed by the forthcoming AI revolution(变革).
In_the_wrong_hands,_such a book could prove as complicated to process as the computer code(代码) that powers AI but, thankfully, Campbell has more than two decades’ professional experience translating the heady into the understandable. She writes from the practical angle of a business person rather than as an academic, making for a guide which is highly accessible and informative and which, by the close, will make you feel almost as smart as AI.
As we soon come to learn from AI by Design, AI is already super smart and will become more capable, moving from the current generation of “narrow AI” to Artificial General Intelligence. From there, Campbell says, will come Artificial Dominant Intelligence. This is why Campbell has set out to raise awareness of AI and its future now — several decades before these developments are expected to take place. She says it is essential that we keep control of artificial intelligence, or risk being sidelined and perhaps even worse.
Campbell’s point is to wake up those responsible for AI — the technology companies and world leaders — so they are on the same page as all the experts currently developing it. She explains we are at a “tipping point” in history and must act now to prevent an extinction level event for humanity. We need to consider how we want our future with AI to pan out. Such structured thinking, followed by global regulation, will enable us to achieve greatness rather than our downfall.
AI will affect us all, and if you only read one book on the subject, this is it.
12．What does the phrase “In the wrong hands” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A．If read by someone poorly educated.
B．If reviewed by someone ill intentioned.
C．If written by someone less competent.
D．If translated by someone unacademic.
13．What is a feature of AI by Design according to the text
A．It is packed with complex codes.
B．It adopts a down to earth writing style.
C．It provides step by step instructions.
D．It is intended for AI professionals.
14．What does Campbell urge people to do regarding AI development
A．Observe existing regulations on it.
B．Reconsider expert opinions about it.
C．Make joint efforts to keep it under control.
D．Learn from prior experience to slow it down.
15．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A．To recommend a book on AI.
B．To give a brief account of AI history.
C．To clarify the definition of AI.
D．To honour an outstanding AI expert.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了Catriona Campbell的新书《人工智能设计：与人工智能共生的计划》。该书作为应对人工智能革命挑战的实用指南，以商业视角阐述人工智能发展现状与前景，强调控制人工智能的重要性，呼吁各界协同确保人工智能安全发展，以防潜在危机。
12．C 词义猜测题。根据画线词下文中的“… but, thankfully, Campbell … translating the heady into the understandable.”可知，Campbell有20多年的专业经验，可以把令人兴奋的内容转化为让人理解的内容。由此推知，“In the wrong hands, such a book could prove as complicated to process as the computer code(代码) that powers AI …”与下文内容构成转折关系，表示“这本书如果由别人来写，可能会像驱动人工智能的计算机代码一样复杂”。画线短语In the wrong hands应与“If written by someone less competent”一致，意为“如果由能力较差的人来写”。故选C项。
13．B 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“She writes from the practical angle of a business person rather than as an academic, making for a guide which is highly accessible and informative …”可知，Campbell从商业人士的实际角度而不是从学者的角度出发，撰写了一本非常通俗易懂且内容丰富的指南。由此可推知，AI by Design这本书的特点是它采用了接地气的写作风格。故选B项。
14．C 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“She says it is essential that we keep control of artificial intelligence …”和第四段中的“We need to consider how … will enable us to achieve greatness rather than our downfall.”可知，Campbell敦促人们共同努力将人工智能控制住。故选C项。
15．A 写作意图题。通读全文内容，尤其最后一段“AI will affect us all, and if you only read one book on the subject, this is it.”可推知，作者写这篇文章的主要目的是推荐Catriona Campbell写的关于人工智能的书。故选A项。
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分， 满分12.5分)
Artificial Intelligencegeolocation(地理定位) solutions are changing the way researchers track and monitor wildlife, enabling more powerful conservation efforts.These systems use advanced sensors, satellite imagery, and machine learning algorithms(算法) to gather real-time data on animal movements, habitat preferences, and migration patterns.__16__
Traditional tracking methods often rely on non-automatic tracking or inconvenient necklace-like systems, which may cause stress and discomfort to the animals.__17__ The devices can work as tags and the camera traps can be set up remotely, which decreases human impact on wildlife.
In addition, AI-powered devices collect and analyse data precisely.Through their assistance, scientists can gain insights into habitat choices and evaluate the effect of global warming on wild animal locations.__18__ For example, by analysing the collected data, conservationists can promote targeted habitat restoration efforts according to the patterns and connections they discovered with the help of AI geolocation devices.
__19__ By monitoring animals’ behavioural changes in real-time, researchers can quickly detect signs of environmental issues.Sudden changes in an animal’s movements could indicate threats or problems.Researchers can then respond immediately, potentially saving the animal’s life.
Sharing geolocation data through online platforms can also help raise awareness about protecting endangered species.__20__ This helps them feel more connected to the issues wildlife faces in habitats.The bond promotes a sense of responsibility among individuals and encourages them to contribute to wildlife conservation efforts through various means, such as donations, volunteer work, and so on.
A．This knowledge enables them to make accurate and efficient decisions.
B．However, AI tracking does not require disturbing contact with the animals.
C．AI monitoring needs fewer battery replacements than the traditional methods.
D．The solutions have offered the following key benefits to wildlife conservation.
E．Directly engaging with conservation efforts gives people a first-hand experience.
F．The AI geolocation technology significantly reduces the need for massive fieldwork.
G．With real-time data, the AI solutions also function as an early warning for wildlife risks.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了人工智能地理定位解决方案如何改变研究人员追踪和监控野生动物的方式，使保护工作更加有力。这些系统利用先进的传感器、卫星图像和机器学习算法收集有关动物运动、栖息地偏好和迁徙模式的实时数据。
16．D 根据上文中的“Artificial Intelligence geolocation(地理定位) solutions are changing the way researchers track and monitor wildlife, enabling more powerful conservation efforts.”可知，人工智能地理定位解决方案对野生动物保护有很大的帮助。D项“这些解决方案为野生动物保护提供了以下关键好处。”是对上文的总结，符合语境。故选D项。
17．B 根据上文中的“Traditional tracking methods often rely on non-automatic tracking or inconvenient necklace-like systems, which may cause stress and discomfort to the animals.”可知，传统追踪方法会给动物带来压力和不适。B项“然而，人工智能追踪不需要与动物进行干扰性接触。”与上文内容构成转折关系，符合语境。故选B项。
18．A 根据上文中的“Through their assistance, scientists can gain insights into habitat choices and evaluate the effect of global warming on wild animal locations.”可知，科学家在人工智能驱动的设备的帮助下可以深入了解栖息地的选择，并评估全球变暖对野生动物位置的影响。A项“这些知识使他们能够做出准确和有效的决定。”是对上文的总结，符合语境。故选A项。
19．G 根据下文中的“By monitoring animals’ behavioural changes in real-time，researchers can quickly detect signs of environmental issues.Sudden changes in an animal’s movements could indicate threats or problems.Researchers can then respond immediately, potentially saving the animal’s life.”可知，人工智能地理定位解决方案可以实时监测动物的行为变化，对野生动物面临的风险起到预警作用。G项“通过实时数据，人工智能解决方案还可以作为野生动物风险的预警系统。”符合语境。故选G项。
20．E 根据上文中的“Sharing geolocation data through online platforms can also help raise awareness about protecting endangered species.”可知，共享地理定位数据有助于提高人们对保护濒危物种的认识。E项“直接参与保护工作能让人们获得第一手经验。”是对上文的进一步解释，符合语境。故选E项。
第二部分 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)
Sargassum is the smelly seaweed piling up on beaches across the Caribbean.It isn’t something most people __21__ kindly.But for Omar de Vazquez, a gardener, it was something like a __22__．
Years ago, as part of his gardening business, Omar launched a beach cleanup service to __23__ the leafy seaweed.But, as its __24__ intensified, he started considering how to turn it into something useful, and in 2018 he __25__ a way to use it in building blocks.He started his company — SargaBlock to market the bricks which are being __26__ by the United Nations Development Program(UNDP) as a sustainable solution to a current environmental problem.
“When I look at SargaBlock, it’s like looking in a __27__，” he says, comparing his company to overcoming his personal __28__， including getting rid of bad habits.“That was a time when I felt unwanted and __29__， like the sargassum people complained about.”
Luckily, Omar grew up in nature and poverty, which __30__ his character and turned him into someone who takes action.He wanted to make something good out of something everyone saw as bad.Omar then put his idea into __31__， mixing 40% sargassum with other organic materials, like clay, which he then puts into a block-forming machine.The process was __32__．
The UNDP selected Omar’s work for their Accelerator Lab, which __33__ and recognises innovative solutions to environmental challenges globally.The idea is that some of the most timely and creative __34__ come from locals suffering from environmental dilemmas __35__．
21．A.look upon B．bring in
C．give up D．come across
22．A.game B．gift
C．race D．trouble
23．A.access B．harvest
C．remove D．process
24．A.heat B．image
C．presence D．movement
25．A.worked out B．called for
C．showed off D．turned down
26．A.highlighted B．undervalued
C．overemphasised D．withdrawn
27．A.window B．mirror
C．dictionary D．puzzle
28．A.struggles B．fears
C．desires D．opinions
29．A.appreciated B．infected
C．interrupted D．rejected
30．A.fitted B．shaped
C．revealed D．described
31．A.operation B．words
C．bills D．profit
32．A.straightforward B．transforming
C．natural D．consuming
33．A.combines B．provides
C．identifies D．drafts
34．A.responses B．reminders
C．appeals D．issues
35．A.alongside B．offshore
C．underneath D．firsthand
【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。海藻在加勒比海岛堆积如山，园艺师Omar de Vazquez决心将海藻变为资源。他最终在2018年发明海藻砖并创办了SargaBlock公司。
21．A 根据上文中的“Sargassum is the smelly seaweed piling up on beaches across the Caribbean.”可知，马尾藻是一种堆积在加勒比海海滩上的臭海藻。由此可知，它不是大多数人友好看待的东西。故选A项。
22．B 根据第二段中的“… he started considering how to turn it into something useful, and in 2018 he __25__ a way to use it in building blocks.”可知，Omar de Vazquez把海草用在建筑积木中。由此可知，马尾藻对他来说像是一份礼物。故选B项。
23．C 根据上文中的“Omar launched a beach cleanup service to”可知，Omar发起了一项海滩清理服务，所以是清除海藻。故选C项。
24．C 据下文中的“… intensified, he started considering how to turn it into something useful, and in 2018 he __25__ a way to use it in building blocks.”可知，海藻的存在越来越严重，他必须考虑其他方法应对。故选C项。
25．A 根据下文中的“… a way to use it in building blocks.”可知，他找到把海草用于建筑积木的方法。故选A项。
26．A 根据下文中的“… by the United Nations Development Program(UNDP) as a sustainable solution to a current environmental problem.”可知，这种砖是解决当前环境问题的可持续解决方案，联合国开发计划署对此进行强调。故选A项。
27．B 根据上文的“When I look at SargaBlock, it’s like looking in a …”和下文中的“comparing his company to overcoming his personal __28__”可知，他说当他看着SargaBlock时，就像看一面镜子。故选B项。
28．A 根据下文中的“… including getting rid of bad habits.”和语境可知，他把(创立)自己的公司比作克服个人困境。故选A项。
29．D 根据上文中的“That was a time when I felt unwanted …”和下文中的“… like the sargassum people complained about.”可知，他克服个人困境的那段时间觉得自己就爱像人们抱怨的马尾藻一样，不受欢迎且被拒绝。故选D项。
30．B 根据上文中的“Luckily, Omar grew up in nature and poverty …”和下文中“… his character and turned him into someone who takes action.”可知，Omar出生在自然和贫困的环境，这塑造了他的性格并把他变成了采取行动的人。故选B项。
31．A 根据下文中的“… mixing 40% sargassum with other organic materials, like clay, which he then puts into a block forming machine.”可知，Omar将他的想法付诸实践。故选A项。
32．B 根据下文中的“The UNDP selected Omar’s work for their Accelerator Lab …”可知，他的新方法得到了联合国开发计划署的认可。由此推知，这个过程正在转变海藻的处理方式。故选B项。
33．C 根据下文中的“… and recognises innovative solutions to environmental challenges globally.”可知，该实验室负责识别和认可应对全球环境挑战的创新解决方案。故选C项。
34．A 根据上文中的“The idea is that some of the most timely and creative …”和下文中的“come from locals”可知，联合国开发计划署认为最及时和最有创意的回应来自那些直接遭受环境困境的当地人。故选A项。
35．D 根据上文中的“The idea is that some of the most timely and creative …”和下文中的“come from locals suffering from environmental dilemmas”可知，联合国开发计划署认为最及时和最有创意的回应来自那些直接遭受环境困境的当地人。alongside在旁边；offshore近海地；underneath在下面；firsthand直接地。故选D项。
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分， 满分15分)
Heatherwick Studio recently built a greenhouse at the edge of the National Trust’s Woolbeding Gardens. This beautiful structure, named Glasshouse, is at the centre of a new garden that shows 36.________ the Silk Road influences English gardens even in modern times.
The latest engineering techniques 37.________(apply) to create this protective functional structure that is also beautiful. The design features ten steel “sepals(萼片)” made of glass and aluminum(铝). These sepals open on warm days 38.________(give) the inside plants sunshine and fresh air. In cold weather, the structure stays 39.________(close) to protect the plants.
Further, the Silk Route Garden around the greenhouse walks visitors through a journey 40.________(influence) by the ancient Silk Road, by which silk as well as many plant species came to Britain for 41.________ first time. These plants included modern Western 42.________(favourite) such as rosemary, lavender and fennel. The garden also contains a winding path 43.________ guides visitors through the twelve regions of the Silk Road. The path offers over 300 plant species for visitors to see, too.
The Glasshouse stands 44.________ a great achievement in contemporary design, to house the plants of the southwestern part of China at the end of a path retracing(追溯) the steps along the Silk Route which brought the plants from their native habitat in Asia to come to define much of the 45.________(rich) of gardening in England.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。赫斯维克工作室在西萨塞克斯郡的伍尔贝丁花园设计了一座动态温室，展示了丝绸之路对英格兰花园的影响。
36．how 考查宾语从句。分析句子结构可知，空格处引导宾语从句且在从句中作状语。再结合语境可知，此处指这个新花园展示了丝绸之路在现代如何影响英国花园，应用连接副词how。故填how。
37．are applied 考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。分析句子结构可知，空格处在句中作谓语，动词apply与主语“The latest engineering techniques”构成动宾关系，应用被动语态。此处描述客观事实，应用一般现在时。主语为复数名词，be动词用are。故填are applied。
38．to give 考查动词不定式。分析句子结构可知，空格处所在句子已有谓语open，故用非谓语动词形式。再结合语境可知，此处指这些萼片在温暖的日子打开是为了给里面的植物提供阳光和新鲜的空气，应用动词不定式作目的状语。故填to give。
39．closed 考查形容词。根据空格前的系动词stay和语境可知，此处应用形容词作表语，表示“在寒冷的天气，这个结构保持闭合的状态”。故填closed。
40．influenced 考查动词的-ed形式。分析句子结构可知，空格处所在句子已有谓语walks，故用非谓语动词形式。动词influence与其逻辑主语“a journey”为动宾关系，应用动词的-ed形式。故填influenced。
41．the 考查冠词。短语for the first time为固定搭配，意为“第一次”。故填the。
42．favourites 根据空格前的“included modern Western”和空格后的“such as rosemary, lavender and fennel”可知，此处应用名词的复数形式作宾语。故填favourites。
43. that/which 考查定语从句。分析句子可知，空格处引导定语从句，其先行词“a winding path”指物且在从句中作主语，应用关系代词that/which。故填that/which。
44．as 考查介词。此处指作为当代设计的伟大成就，应用介词as。故填as。
45．richness 考查名词。根据空格前的“much of the”和空格后的介词of可知，此处应用名词形式。故填richness。
第三部分 写作(共两节， 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假设你是新光中学高三3班的李津。你校准备组织一次以“Science Lights Up the Future”为主题的科技创新活动(the Science and Technology Innovation Event)。请你为校报写一篇开幕词。内容包括：
1．表示欢迎；
2．活动目的；
3．活动内容。
注意：
1．词数80词左右；
2．开头部分已给出，不计入总词数；
3．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear teachers and fellow students，
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
【答案】One possible version：
Dear teachers and fellow students，
Welcome to the Science and Technology Innovation Event in my school, whose theme is “Science Lights Up the Future”．As president of the Students’ Union, I’m honoured to have the opportunity to open this wonderful occasion.
The purpose of this event is to enrich students’ knowledge of modern science and technology as well as inspire them with scientific innovation in this “smarter” world.There will be a variety of exhibitions and lectures, which are both informative and inspiring.Also, a display zone will be set up，where students are encouraged to show their own hand-on scientific designs and inventions, such as rockets and 3D printing.
Thank you for your attendance, and I wish you all a meaningful and enjoyable experience.
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The school festival was buzzing with excitement, all because of a new contest called “Innovate Your Way”. This contest was all about making a costume that was as unique and creative as possible, showcasing what one loves the most.
Lily Adams was surrounded by classmates with cool ideas.One classmate said excitedly, “I’m going to be the whole solar system, with planets circling around me！” One boasted(吹嘘), “I’ll redefine innovation.I will become a walking smartphone from the future, showing the digital age with interactive apps and games.”
Meanwhile, another one came up with the idea to dress up as a live weather forecast.He planned to attach LED screens to his outfit, displaying different weather patterns.This costume would not just show the weather but also change with real-time updates, combining technology and creativity in a way the festival had never seen.
Feeling overwhelmed, Lily wasn’t sure what to do.Her friends had such amazing ideas, and she hadn’t even picked a costume yet.She shared her worries with her friend Noah, saying, “I can’t make up my mind.Every idea seems too hard to do or just not exciting enough.”
Noah, always wise, had a great suggestion.“Why don’t you make a costume about gardening You love it, and it’s something unique to you，” he said.Lily was unsure because the contest was just a few days away.“I don’t know if there’s enough time to make something like that from the beginning，” she worried.But Noah encouraged her, “You have a special talent for making something wonderful out of simple things.Use what’s around you.”
Inspired by Noah’s words, Lily thought over her collection of plants and flowers.Arriving home, she noticed the pile of old gardening magazines and a forgotten green tarp(防水布) in the garage.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在相应的位置作答。
As Lily looked through the magazines, an idea began to take root.__________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
The day of the contest finally arrived._________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
【答案】One possible version：
As Lily looked through the magazines, an idea began to take root. She would create a costume that showcased her love for gardening! She quickly gathered all the materials she needed — leaves, flowers, and even some small plants.With Noah’s advice in mind, she started to work on her costume, carefully arranging the plants and flowers to create a beautiful garden scene.It was hard work, but Lily loved every minute of it.She spent hours perfecting her creation, adding little details here and there until it was just right.
The day of the contest finally arrived. Lily was nervous as she walked onto the stage, but as soon as she saw the look of amazement on the judges’ faces, she knew she had made the right choice.Her costume was unlike what anyone had ever seen before.It was a living, breathing garden, complete with real plants and flowers.The judges were blown away by her creativity and originality, and Lily won the first place in the contest！From that day on, Lily felt more confident in herself and her abilities.She realised that it’s important to pursue her passion and do what she loves.
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