长沙市一中2025届模拟试卷(二)
英 语
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是 C。
1. What should the city do according to the woman
A. Create more jobs. B. Improve the air quality. C. Close some businesses.
2. Why does Brian go to the hospital
A. To comfort Mary. B. To see a doctor. C. To bring a book to Mary.
3. How much is Jack's new jacket
A. $100. B. $130. C. $180.
4. Who is likely to be the president of the company
A. Kevin. B. Sam. C. Mark.
5. How does the man prefer to go to the airport
A. By taxi. B. By subway. C. By bus.
第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does Jenny say about the beginning of running her hotel
A. It was easy. B. It was interesting. C. It was tough.
7. How long does Jenny work during the busy season
A. About 30 hours a week.
B. About 45 hours a week.
C. About 80 hours a week.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the woman worried about
A. The popularity of the topic.
B. The limited time for the presentation.
C. The lack of information in preparation.
9. What is the first main point of the presentation
A. Ways of helping bees.
B. The importance of bees.
C. Problems affecting bees today.
10. What's advised to be added to the presentation by the man
A. Photos. B. Statistics. C. Diagrams.
听第8段材料，回答第11至 13题。
11. Why does the man need an account
A. To prepare for a tour.
B. To save more money.
C. To exchange some cash.
12. What is the spending limit of the man's last credit card
A. $2,000. B.$2,500. C.$5,000.
13. What will the man do within one week
A. Go on a trip. B. Start a business. C. Receive a credit card.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Who is Mr. Timms
A. The head of the company.
B. The volunteer organizer.
C. A True Blue Neighbors representative.
15. According to Sally, which group has the biggest need
A. The shelter. B. The soup kitchen. C. The elementary school.
16. What will happen if the employees join the tutoring program
A. They will need to sign up.
B. They will receive training.
C. They will be paid each week.
17. What will the employees probably do after the conversation
A. Ask more questions.
B. Get some dinner together.
C. Read some more information.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What does James' current company sell
A. Houses. B. Clothes. C. Household products.
19. What did James study at university
A. Law. B. Design. C. Business.
20. What is the talk mainly about
A. James' study skills.
B. James’ design talent.
C. James’ business experience.
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
Whistler Travel Guide
Snow-capped peaks and powdered steeps; sparkling lakes and rushing waterfalls;challenging hiking routes and inviting restaurants— Whistler’ s offerings suit every season.
Things to do
The entire town displays the ski-chic atmosphere, hosting dozens of ski and snow board competitions and festivals annually. In the warmer months, more outdoor enthusiasts come out to play. Visitors can try hiking or cycling up the mountains. While Whistler is an ideal vacation spot for the active types, other travelers can enjoy the local museums and art galleries filled with formative exhibits. Plus, there are family-friendly activities and attractions like summer concerts, along with plenty of shopping options.
When to visit
The best times to visit Whistler are from June through August and between December andMarch.
How to get around
The best ways to get around Whistler are on foot or by bike. Or, you can take the shuttle buses from Whistler Village, which transport visitors to Lost Lake Park and the Marketplace.Meanwhile, having a car will allow you the freedom to explore top attractions like WhistlerTrain Wreck and Alexander Falls without having to spend a lot of cash on a cab.
What you need to know
●Whistler receives feet of snow each year. If you' re driving in winter, slow down and make sure to rent or come with a reliable SUV.
●Snowslides are likely to occur on Backcountry routes, so only advanced skiers should take to this off-the-map area.
●Whistler’ s wilderness is home to many black and grizzly bears. Keep your distance and do not feed them.
21. What are active travelers recommended to do in Whistler
A. Host ski competitions. B. Bike up the mountains.
C. Go shopping at the malls. D. Visit museum exhibitions.
22. Which of the following is the most popular among travelers
A. Whistler Village. B. Lost Lake Park.
C. The Marketplace. D. Whistler Train Wreck.
23. What are travelers prohibited from doing in Whistler
A. Driving a rented SUV. B. Feeding grizzly bears.
C. Exploring the wilderness. D. Skiing on Backcount ry routes.
B
As I signed the pre-medical application form, my fingers shook uncontrollably. The watercolor brushes on my desk seemed to gaze back at me, like old friends who had been left behind. I'm Lora, an 18-year-old who secretly drew brain diagrams on napkins while classmates drew cartoons. “Art feeds the soul but starve the body,” Mom always said. Her words haunted(萦绕) me as my biology textbooks slowly buried my drawing pads(便笺本).
Then came the school career fair that changed everything. Dr. Eleanor Whitman fromHarvard asked us to list our“hidden skills”. My hand shook as I wrote“observing details”,something I’ d learned from painting flower petals. “That’ s medical research’ s most needed skill!” she exclaimed, sharing how a student turned microbiology notes into textbook illustrations. My lab partner whispered, “Remember our photosynthesis(光合作用) comic ”For the first time, my two worlds didn't feel so separate.
The real surprise came during hospital volunteering. Watching surgeries, I noticed something— the steady hands of doctors reminded me of my brushwork. When a boy struggled to describe his pain, I drew a fire-breathing dragon on his cast. “You made medicine speak,”the nurse said. Slowly, my drawing pads filled with cells that looked like colored-glass art andX-rays arranged like abstract paintings.
Mr. Dawson, our career counselor, helped connect these dots. On his whiteboard, my medical knowledge and art skills overlapped in a bright yellow circle labeled “MedicalIllustration”. He showed me job listings I never knew existed— graphic designers for science apps, 3D modelers for anatomy(解剖) classes. “Your impractical skill makes you stand out,”he said, pointing to my dragon drawing now used in pain management workshops.
Today, my microscope and paintbrushes share the same desk. The same hands that once hesitated between them now create 3D models of viruses for vaccine education. Sometimes Iteach young patients to draw their feelings instead of describing them. My story isn't about heart and reality cancelling each other out— they just multiply possibilities.
24. What did Lora's mother believe about art from paragraph 1
A. Art is a good way to express feelings.
B. Art is not practical for making a living.
C. Art can help with medical studies.
D. Art is more important than science.
25. Dr. Eleanor thought of Lora’ s“hidden skill” as .
A. a plus B. a recreation C. a distraction D. a burden
26. How did Lora's hospital experience influence her
A. It helped develop her surgical skills.
B. It directed her toward doctor training.
C. It boosted her enthusiasm for abstract art.
D. It convinced her of art's role in health care.
27. What message does the author want to convey
A. Follow the beaten track to success. B. Every cloud has a silver lining.
C. Don't put all your eggs in one basket. D. Two strings to your bow light the way.
C
The human voice is a delicate thing. Each person's distinctive voice is produced when air from the lungs causes the vocal cords(声带) to vibrate(震动). These vocal cords can easily get damaged. According to a 2005 study, 30% of the population will experience a voice disorder at some point in their life.
In a study published in the journal Nature Communications this week, a group of bioengineering researchers from the University of California have put forward an attractive solution. They have designed and tested a soft patch(小片) that can be stuck onto a person's neck, where it will pick up muscle movements and, with the help of machine-learning
algorithms(算法) that process the signals, translate them into speech.
When a person loses their voice today, the easiest fix is to turn to typing, texting, or writing notes to communicate. Typing can be convenient but slow, says Jun Chen, the paper's lead author, and writing notes is only possible in good lighting. The new solution would therefore be able to clear all these hurdles.
Dr. Chen's device works based on something called the magnetoelastic(磁电的) effect.Essentially, when tiny magnetic(磁性的) bits are placed into soft materials, their magnetic properties can change as the material is stretched.
When the throat muscles move under the soft patch, the resulting magnetoelastic effect can be changed into electrical signals. In a test with eight participants, the variations can be changed by electrical signals.
Researchers recorded the signals as the subjects spoke and mouthed five different sentences. They then trained a machine-learning model which was then able to predict which of the five sentences the participants spoke— whether aloud or in silence— with more than 90%accuracy.
There is a way to go yet, for now the device can only recognize the five phrases it was trained on. Plus, to make it practical at scale, the researchers will need to collect a lot more data.
28. In paragraph 1, the author mainly wants to tell us that .
A. lungs are easily damaged
B. the human voice is unique
C. vocal cords vibrate to produce sound
D. voice disorders are a problem worthy of attention
29. Why does the author mention the magnetoelastic effect
A. To explain the working principle.
B. To introduce a key technical component.
C. To highlight the device's market potential.
D. To emphasize the challenges of voice disorder treatment.
30. What is the function of the soft patch
A. Predicting five different sentences.
B. Destroying the background magnetic field.
C. Slowing the movements of throat muscles.
D. Helping turn muscle movements into electrical signals.
31. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. Predicting the Importance of Voice Restoration
B. Using Algorithms in Bioengineering Research
C. Overcoming Voice Loss with an Innovative Patch
D. Finding the Principle of Communication Devices
D
The famous marshmallow(棉花糖) test, where children are asked to choose one marshmallow now or two later, may reveal more than willpower. Recent research suggests the ability to delay gratification(满足) could help protect against cognitive(认知的) decline. This skill strengthens the brain's prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for planning and reasoning. Just as regular physical exercise helps maintain muscle strength, regularly practising delayed gratification may help maintain cognitive functions throughout life. Over time, it will definitely build up mental resilience.
Resisting immediate rewards stimulates“cool” controlling strategies in the prefrontal cortex, while giving in to temptation involves emotional decision-making areas. Regular practice of these“cool” controlling strategies contributes to cognitive reserve, which highlights the importance of mental stimulation. This regular practice will potentially delay cognitive decline. It's not just about willpower, but the ability to plan for the future, which is essential to make healthier lifestyle choices that benefit brain health.
These skills can be developed at any age. While early childhood lays the foundation for delayed gratification, adults can strengthen self-control through consistent practice. Strategies like setting specific goals enhance these abilities. Studies show those who regularly practice self-control tend to maintain better cognitive functions as they age, demonstrating stronger problem-solving skills.
Physical activity matters in this relationship. Research shows that higher physical activity is linked to better cognitive function, especially in older adults. Delaying gratification helps maintain regular exercise habits, creating a positive feedback circle that supports brain health.The more we practice delayed gratification, the more we strengthen our brain's ability of self-control and protect against future cognitive decline.
To develop these skills, start with small delays and gradually increase the waiting period.Set achievable goals and practice mindfulness to manage emotional urges. It's never too late to start building cognitive resilience, and the small choices we make today can have a lasting impact on our mental health in the long term.
32. How does the author illustrate the benefit of delayed gratification in paragraph 1
A. By defining concepts. B. By giving data.
C. By making comparisons. D. By conducting surveys.
33. What's the function of practicing“cool” controlling strategies regularly
A. Enhancing cognitive reserve.
B. Arousing emotional awareness.
C. Developing temptation resistance.
D. Weakening willpower performance.
34. How can adults improve their problem-solving skills
A. By building physical fitness gradually.
B. By exercising self-control consistently.
C. By making feedback circles immediately.
D. By establishing major objectives successfully.
35. What is the author's purpose in writing the text
A. To explain the importance of physical exercise for brain health.
B. To introduce the famous marshmallow test and its significance.
C. To emphasize the benefits of delayed gratification for cognitive health.
D. To discuss the relationship between willpower and cognitive decline.
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 start writing a novel
Have you been considering a good story idea for years but failing to actually get it started Or perhaps you' re putting words down but feeling unsure of what you' re doing and where you' re headed with it 36 Here are some of my best tips on how to get your novel going on a sure footing and to feel good about your exciting new writing project.
Set aside proper, regular time to write. If you' re serious about doing this, show yourself and your writing some respect, figure out some regular time to do it, and then stick to that.Writing a book is both amazing and also, at times, a difficult task. 37
Don't expect your words to come out perfectly straight away. Lots of people start off enthusiastically writing a first draft, but then when they read over their material, they find it's not as good as they want it to be, and they just delete it all. 38 It’ s better to just keep going and not look back too much for a good while. Remember, great novels are made in the rewrite.
39 Write down everything you know about what you want your novel to be. Take down little half-formed thoughts and ideas and see where they take you. If there is a burning question you want to explore, note that down. If you' re fascinated by a setting or a time period or a subject, scribble(草草记下) notes about it. It's through these meandering jottings(简短的笔记) that ideas will take shape.
Work out your structure. Once you' re making some headway with your story and you' re getting words down on the page, take some time to think about the structural features of your novel. Will your story span a week, a year, or a lifetime 40 Making key decisions about the structure and the means of telling your story can help you get on a sure footing.
A. Explore your ideas.
B. Try to go easy on yourself.
C. Will you tell it in first or third person
D. Just read a good book to inspire yourself.
E. It' ll completely fall away if you don't keep it up.
F. Think of some targets that are achievable for you.
G. Writing a novel can feel like an impossibly tough task.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分 30分)
第一节 (共15 小题;每小题 1 分,满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I once worked in the remote but beautiful countryside. All farm work can, in my experience, 41 a person to develop a Spartan(斯巴达式的) spirit.
From the age of eight, I had to contribute my share of 42 along with my parents and two elder brothers. On the hottest summer days when the air 43 flowed, I knelt in a paddy field(稻田) with my knees deep in mud. The bugs and worms in the water 44 into my skin, and the sun burned upon my 45 back. Sweat streamed down; if a drop ran into the eyes, it would 46 tears. So I always kept my face as low as possible.
I told myself, “Be 47 !” If my parents and brothers could go on taking it, so could I. 48 I pulled myself together and dragged myself forward. I learned not to be afraid of difficulties and the meaning of“you reap(收获) what you 49 ”.
“Judge a man not by his face, but by his 50 ,” my mother used to say. The land is 51 , as long as you are willing to work on it. When the wind blew and the rice plants moved like 52 in the sea, breathtakingly beautiful, a deep sense of satisfaction 53 in me.
Although later I went into academic research, I shall always remember what working in the paddy fields taught me: 54 your feet firmly on the ground, never give up and you will be 55 .
41. A. remind B. warn C. require D. train
42. A. wealth B. luck C. labour D. wisdom
43. A. gently B. hardly C. heavily D. usually
44. A. climbed B. bit C. cut D. fell
45. A. arched B. broad C. strong D. straightened
46. A. hold B. produce C. drop D. replace
47. A. quick B. proud C. quiet D. patient
48. A. Slowly B. Slightly C. Safely D. Sadly
49. A. pick B. find C. sow D. wish
50. A. fields B. books C. neighbours D. clothes
51. A. affordable B. acceptable C. dependable D. livable
52. A. boats B. weeds C. fishes D. waves
53. A. welled up B. broke up C. cooled off D. held off
54. A. drag B. kick C. plant D. lift
55. A. promoted B. educated C.comforted D. rewarded
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In July, 2024, Beijing Central Axis(中轴线) 56 (add) to the UNESCO WorldHeritage List, becoming China's 59th World Heritage Site. Rooted in the paradigm(范式) of ideal capital planning in traditional Chinese culture, the Central Axis in Beijing, 57 governs the overall layout of the old city area of the Chinese capital, shows an ensemble(整体)of palaces, public buildings and gardens.
58 (stretch) 7.8 kilometers north-south through the heart of Beijing, the Axis consists of 15 components, with the Bell and Drum Towers at 59 (it) northern end andYongdingmen Gate at the southern end. Construction of the Axis began in the 13th century and took shape in the 16th century. It 60 (undergo) constant refinement over the past seven centuries and continues to influence Beijing's urban development to this day.
Traditional Chinese philosophical 61 (concept) of“zhong”(centrality) and“he”(harmony) are represented in the design of the Beijing Central Axis. For example, to emphasize the significance of imperial authority, the royal palace was placed in the central position while other key structures were 62 (skillful) arranged.
Beijing was not the first city 63 (use) a central axis. During the Three Kingdoms period(220—280), the city Yecheng had a street running from the east to the west. It separated the royal palaces from common people's living and business areas. In Chang' an, the capital 64 the Tang Dynasty(618—907), there was a wide street from the north to the south, making the city symmetrical(对称的).
The Central Axis is more than a material relic. It is also 65 continuation of the traditional Chinese city layout concept.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
假定你是校学生会主席，英国友好学校的学生即将结束在你校为期一周的文化交流活动。请你写一篇英语欢送词，内容包括：
1.回顾活动；
2.表达愿望。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.开头与结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
3.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear friends,
Thank you.
第二节 (满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
In the neighborhood, my dad, Mr. Duane, is always referred to as“Collector Duane”.He is an enthusiastic collector, who is always on the hunt for old items to repurpose, believing that with a bit of creativity, these forgotten objects can be transformed into something useful and new. Recently, he came across an old bicycle wheel, an old-fashioned metal milk box, an antique lamp, a dirty vase and some old clothes at a flea market, imagining all the possibilities they held.
My parents have a neighbor: Helen Fox. She is a 91-year-old lady who lives alone. My parents, along with several other neighbors, look after Helen, ensuring she feels loved and supported.
Helen had long suffered from a problem: her mailbox. For some reason, the mailbox was placed insecurely down a somewhat steep driveway off a busy highway, making it a daily danger for her to fetch her mail. Besides, it was old and rusty, as if it had suffered multiple violent impacts. Its once-bright red paint had faded to a dull pink. The door hung loosely,creaking(嘎吱作响) with every gust of wind. The letters on it had faded over the years. The‘F’ was no longer clear, the ‘O’ had lost its shape, and the ‘X’ was almost gone. Helen wanted to replace it with a new one and move it to a new location, but she had no idea where to start.
The minute my dad heard about it, he made it his mission to settle the problem. He began by contacting the local rural mail service, arranging to relocate Helen's mailbox. He also talked with Yancey, their shared rural postman, explaining the upcoming change. A relatively safe place was easy to find. But the real challenge was finding a perfect mailbox.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Then my dad remembered the old objects he had recently collected.
The next day, my dad showed up at Helen's house with a shiny new mailbox..
长沙市一中2025届模拟试卷(二)
英语参考答案
题 序 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
答 案 A A B C B C B B B A A B C A C
题 序 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答 案 B C C A C B D B B A D D D A D
题 序 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45
答 案 C C A B C G E B A C D C B B A
题 序 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55
答 案 B D A C A C D A C D
【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。文章是一篇惠斯勒旅游指南，介绍了旅游特色和注意事项等。
21. B。细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Visitors can try hiking or cycling up the mountains.”可知,在惠斯勒,推荐活跃的旅行者骑车上山。故选 B。
22. D。细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Meanwhile, having a car will allow you the freedom to explore top attractions like Whistler Train Wreck and Alexander Falls without having to spend a lot of cash on a cab.”可知, WhistlerTrain Wreck 最受游客欢迎。故选 D。
23. B。 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Whistler’ s wilderness is home to many black and grizzly bears. Keep your distanceand do not feed them.”可知,旅客在惠斯勒禁止投喂灰熊。故选 B。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了萝拉在艺术和医学研究之间徘徊，最终找到艺术和医学的结合点——医学插画的故事。
24. B。细节理解题。根据第一段中的“‘Art feeds the soul but starve the body,’ Mom always said. ‘艺术滋养灵魂,却让身体挨饿。’妈妈总是说。)”可知，萝拉的妈妈认为艺术没办法养活自己。故选B。
25. A。推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Dr. Eleanor Whitman from Harvard asked us to list our‘hidden skills’. Myhand shook as I wrote‘observing details’, something I’ d learned from painting flower petals. ‘That’ s medicalresearch's most needed skill!’ she exclaimed, sharing how a student turned microbiology notes into textbookillustrations.(来自哈佛大学的埃莉诺·惠特曼博士让我们列出自己的‘隐藏技能’。我的手在写下‘观察细节’时颤抖着，这是我从描绘花瓣中学到的技能。‘那可是医学研究中最需要的技能！’她大声说道，并分享了一名学生是如何把微生物学笔记转化为教科书插图的经历。)”可推知，埃莉诺博士认为萝拉的“隐藏技能”是一个加分项。故选A。
26. D。推理判断题。根据第三段“The real surprise came during hospital volunteering. Watching surgeries, I noticedsomething—— the steady hands of doctors reminded me of my brushwork. When a boy struggled to describe his pain,I drew a fire-breathing dragon on his cast. ‘You made medicine speak,’ the nurse said. Slowly, my drawing padsfilled with cells that looked like colored-glass art and X-rays arranged like abstract paintings.(真正的惊喜是在医院做志愿者时出现的。看着手术，我注意到一些事情———医生们稳定的双手让我想起了我的画法。当一个男孩努力描述自己的痛苦时，我在他的石膏上画了一条喷火的龙。‘你让医学说话了，’护士说。慢慢地，我的绘图板上画满了看起来像彩色玻璃艺术的细胞和像抽象画的X光片。)”可知，萝拉的医院经历使她确信艺术在医疗保健中的作用。故选D。
27. D。推理判断题。根据最后一段“Today, my microscope and paintbrushes share the same desk. The same handsthat once hesitated between them now create 3D models of viruses for vaccine education. Sometimes I teach youngpatients to draw their feelings instead of describing them. My story isn't about heart and reality cancelling eachother out— they just multiply possibilities. (今天,我的显微镜和画笔共用一张桌子。曾经在这两者之间犹豫不决的双手，现在为疫苗教育创造了病毒的3D模型。有时我教年轻病人画出他们的感受，而不是描述它们。我的故事并不是内心和现实相互抵消——它们只是增加了可能性。)”可推知，作者想表达：多一种技能多一条出路。故选D。
【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项最新的科学研究成果，即一种可以贴在人脖子上的软贴片，能够通过捕捉肌肉运动并将其转化为语言。
28. D。推理判断题。根据第一段“The human voice is a delicate thing. Each person’ s distinctive voice is produced when air from the lungs causes the vocal cords(声带) to vibrate(震动). These vocal cords can easily get damaged.According to a 2005 study, 30% of the population will experience a voice disorder at some point in their life.”可知，本段主要想告诉我们声音障碍是一个值得关注的问题。故选 D。
29. A。推理判断题。根据第二段中的“They have designed and tested a soft patch(小片) that can be stuck onto a person's neck, where it will pick up muscle movements and, with the help of machine-learning algorithms(算法)that process the signals, translate them into speech.”以及第三段全段、第四段中的“Dr. Chen’ s device works based on something called the magnetoelastic effect”可知,作者提到 magnetoelastic effect 是为了解释贴片的工作原理。故选A。
30. D。推理判断题。根据第四段内容可知，软贴片的功能是帮助将肌肉运动转化为电信号。故选D。
31. C。主旨大意题。本文主要讲述了一种可以贴在人脖子上的软贴片，能够通过捕捉肌肉运动并将其转化为语言。故选C。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了延迟满足的能力对大脑健康有益。同时文章给出了培养延迟满足技能的建议。
32. C。推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Recent research suggests the ability to delay gratification(满足) could helpprotect against cognitive(认知的) decline.(最近的研究表明,延迟满足的能力可能有助于防止认知衰退。)”以及后文“Just as regular physical exercise helps maintain muscle strength, regularly practising delayed gratification mayhelp maintain cognitive functions throughout life.(就像定期的体育锻炼有助于保持肌肉力量一样,定期练习延迟满足可能有助于维持一生的认知功能。)”可知，作者通过将定期练习延迟满足与定期体育锻炼进行类比，说明了延迟满足的作用，因此第一段是通过作比较的方式来说明延迟满足的益处。故选C。
33. A。 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Regular practice of these‘cool’ controlling strategies contributes to cognitivereserve, which highlights the importance of mental stimulation.(定期练习这些‘冷静’控制策略有助于认知储备,这凸显了精神刺激的重要性。)”可知，定期练习“冷静”控制策略的功能是增强认知储备。故选A。
34. B。细节理解题。根据第三段中的“While early childhood lays the foundation for delayed gratification, adults canstrengthen self-control through consistent practice.(虽然儿童早期为延迟满足奠定了基础,但成年人可以通过持续练习来加强自控力。)”以及“Studies show those who regularly practice self-control tend to maintain better cognitivefunctions as they age, demonstrating stronger problem-solving skills.(研究表明,那些经常练习自控力的人在年老时往往能保持更好的认知功能，表现出更强的解决问题的能力。)”可知，成年人可以通过持续练习自控力来提高他们解决问题的能力。故选 B。
35. C。写作意图题。通读全文,结合第一段中的“Recent research suggests the ability to delay gratification(满足)could help protect against cognitive(认知的) decline.”及后文内容可知,文章主要说明了延迟满足的能力对大脑健康有益，不仅有助于维持认知功能，还能增强大脑的自控能力，保护大脑免受未来认知衰退的影响。C选项“Toemphasize the benefits of delayed gratification for cognitive health.(为了强调延迟满足有益于认知健康。)”概括了作者的写作目的。故选 C。
【语篇导读】这是一篇说明文。文章主要就如何开始写小说提出了一些建议。
36. G。根据上文“Have you been considering a good story idea for years but failing to actually get it started Orperhaps you' re putting words down but feeling unsure of what you' re doing and where you' re headed with it (你是否一直在构思一个好故事的点子，但却未能真正开始动笔 或者也许你正在写下文字，但对于你在写什么，以及故事走向感到不确定 )”以及下文“Here are some of my best tips on how to get your novel going on a sure footing andto feel good about your exciting new writing project.(下面是我的一些最好的建议,教你如何让你的小说有一个坚实的基础，并对你令人兴奋的新写作项目感觉良好。)”可知，空处为过渡句，总结写小说存在的困难，并引出下文的建议。故G选项“写小说感觉像是一项不可能完成的艰巨任务。”符合语境。故选G。
37. E。根据上文“Set aside proper, regular time to write. If you' re serious about doing this, show yourself and yourwriting some respect, figure out some regular time to do it, and then stick to that. Writing a book is both amazingand also, at times, a difficult task.(留出适当的、有规律的时间来写作。如果你是认真的,对你自己和你的写作表现出一些尊重，找出一些固定的时间来写，然后坚持下去。写书既令人惊奇，有时也是一项艰巨的任务。)”可知，空处承接上文，说明为何写书是艰巨的任务。故E选项“如果你不坚持下去，它就会前功尽弃。”符合语境。故选E。
38. B。根据上文“Don't expect your words to come out perfectly straight away. Lots of people start off enthusiasticallywriting a first draft, but then when they read over their material, they find it's not as good as they want it to be,and they just delete it all.(不要指望你一写作就能完美表达。很多人一开始都很热情地写初稿，但当他们仔细阅读自己的材料时，他们发现它并没有他们预期的好，于是就把它全部删除了。)”可知，上文提到了全部删除的情况，下文“It's better to just keep going and not look back too much for a good while. Remember, great novels are made inthe rewrite.(最好是一直写下去，不要回头看太多。记住，伟大的小说是在改写中形成的。)”指出写作都需要改写，说明应当对自己宽容。故B选项“尽量对自己宽容一点。”符合语境。故选 B。
39. A。根据下文“Write down everything you know about what you want your novel to be. Take down little half-formed thoughts and ideas and see where they take you. If there is a burning question you want to explore, notethat down. If you' re fascinated by a setting or a time period or a subject, scribble(草草记下) notes about it. It'sthrough these meandering jottings(简短的笔记) that ideas will take shape.(写下你所知道的关于你想要的小说的一切。记下一些未成形的想法和构思，看看它们会把你带到哪里。如果你有一个迫切想要探究的问题，把它记下来。如果你对某个场景、时代或主题着迷，那就草草记下来。正是通过这些看似散漫的随笔，构思才得以形成。)”可知，本段主要说明了写下需要探究的问题，然后形成构思，以此来写作。故A选项“探索你的构思。”符合语境。故选A。
40. C。根据上文“Will your story span a week, a year, or a lifetime (你的故事会持续一周,一年,还是一生 )”以及下文“Making key decisions about the structure and the means of telling your story can help you get on a surefooting.(在讲述故事的结构和方式上做出关键的决定可以帮助你在一个稳定的基础上起步。)”可知，空处与上文并列，都是针对写作的具体细节进行设问，故C选项“你要用第一人称还是第三人称 ”符合语境。故选C。
【语篇导读】这是一篇记叙文，作者回顾了自己童年时在稻田里劳作的经历，细致地描写了在炎热的日子里田间农活的辛苦，指出童年的田间劳动经历对自己成长具有重要的作用。
41. D。田间劳作是一种锻炼，“磨炼”了“斯巴达式”精神。
42. C。小时候起，“我”就要分担家里的“劳作”了。labour是本文关键词之一。
43. B。这句着重描写“热”。无风的热,才是“hottest”、最难耐的热。
44. B。虫子“咬”“我”的皮肤。bite的过去式为 bit。
45. A。弯着腰在田间劳作，因此上半身形成一个“拱形”(下一句有进一步描写)。“我”当时还是个孩子，故不适合用broad和 strong来形容。
46. B。汗珠流入眼中会“引起”(produce)流泪。因此下一句说“把脸尽量放低一些”。
47. D。根据上下文可知，劳作辛苦，最考验人的不是速度或其他，而是“忍耐力”。Be patient！
48. A。劳作是一件很吃力的事情，不求快，但求稳。根据情境可知，Slowly正确。
49. C。“播下”什么,收获什么。
50. A。根据上下文可知,此处应为田间劳作的场景,与 books, neighbours 和 clothes无关。
51. C。土地是最“靠得住”的，一切取决于你的劳作。
52. D。想象一下绿色的或者金色的稻田，风吹过，稻“浪”起。
53. A。经过了辛苦的劳作，如今看见稻田的如此景色，心中自然会“涌起”相应的情绪。
54. C。本段总结全文，点出童年劳作给后来从事学术的自己带来的启示：踏实做事，坚持不放弃，就一定有回报。plant一词在此处用作动词。
55. D。labour, patient/ never give up 和 reward是本文的几个关键词。
56. wasadded。考查时态和语态。句意：2024 年7月，北京中轴线被列入联合国教科文组织世界遗产名录，成为中国第59处世界遗产。“In July，2024”是过去的时间，北京中轴线是“被列入”，所以用一般过去时的被动语态。句子主语“Beijing Central Axis”是单数,故填 was added。
57. which。考查定语从句。句意：北京中轴线源于中国传统文化中理想都城的范式规划，它统领着中国首都老城区的整体布局,展现了宫殿、公共建筑和园林的整体风貌。“ 57 governs the overall layout of the old city area of theChinese capital”是定语从句,先行词是“the Central Axis in Beijing”,在从句中作主语,指物,关系代词用 which。故填 which。
58. Stretching。考查非谓语动词。句意：中轴线贯穿北京中心，南北绵延 7.8公里，由15 个部分组成，北端是钟鼓楼，南端是永定门。 “ 58 (stretch) 7.8 kilometers north-south through the heart of Beijing”在句中作状语,“stretch”与“the Axis”之间是主动关系,所以用现在分词作状语,首字母大写。故填 Stretching。
59. its。考查代词。句意同上。“at 59 (it) northern end”表示“在它的北端”,修饰“northern end”用形容词性物主代词。故填 its。
60. hasundergone。考查时态和主谓一致。句意：在过去的七个世纪里，它不断完善，至今仍影响着北京的城市发展。“over the past seven centuries”是现在完成时的标志,主语“It”指代“the Axis”,是单数,所以用 has done形式。故填has undergone。
61. concepts。考查名词复数。句意：中国传统哲学中的“中”(中心)与“和”(和谐)的概念体现在北京中轴线的设计中。根据“of‘zhong’(centrality) and‘he’(harmony)”可知,此处表示两个概念,所以用名词复数。故填 concepts。
62. skillfully/skilfully。考查副词。句意：例如，为了强调皇权的重要性，皇宫被置于中心位置，而其他关键建筑则被巧妙地布置。修饰“arranged”用副词“skillfully/ skilfully”。故填 skillfully/ skilfully。
63. touse。考查非谓语动词。句意：北京不是第一个使用中轴线的城市。当名词前有序数词修饰时，用不定式作后置定语。故填 to use。
64. of。考查介词。句意:在唐朝(618—907)的首都长安,有一条南北向的宽阔街道,使城市对称。“the capital 64 the Tang Dynasty”表示“唐朝的首都”,用“of”表示所属关系。故填 of。
65. a。考查冠词。句意：它也是传统中国城市布局理念的一种延续。“continuation”作“延续”之意时是可数名词，此处表示“一个”，且其是发音以辅音音素开头的单词，用不定冠词a修饰。故填a。
第四部分
第一节
【参考范文】
Dear friends,
I'm the president of the Student Union, and it's my great honor to speak on behalf of our school. As our one-week cultural exchange activity draws to a close, let's look back on the wonderful moments. We shared traditionalChinese culture with you and learned about British culture through your lively presentations. The campus tours and joint games also brought us closer. Now, as you return, we sincerely hope our friendship will remain strong. May you have a pleasant journey home, and we eagerly expect your next visit!
Thank you.
第二节
【参考范文】
Then my dad remembered the old objects he had recently collected. Among them was an old-fashioned metal milk box, which showed scratches but was still sturdy(结实的). He thought it could be repurposed into a perfect new mailbox. With a burst of inspiration, he got to work immediately. He cleaned the milk box thoroughly, removing years of dirt and rust. He also added a new coat of bright red paint, making it look brand-new and cheerful, as if getting a second life. To personalize it, he painted the letters“FOX” clearly on the side in white. For the finishing touch, he attached a small, decorative metal handle he had salvaged(回收) from an old drawer.
The next day, my dad showed up at Helen's house with a shiny new mailbox. Helen was amazed when she saw it.“Mr. Duane, this is wonderful! You are so creative and kind,” she exclaimed, her eyes lighting up with joy. My dad installed the mailbox in a new, safer location. Yancey, the postman, was also impressed when he delivered the first batch of mail to the new mailbox. From then on, Helen no longer had to worry about fetching her mail. The new mailbox not only served its purpose but also became a symbol of the warm and caring community they lived in. Every time Helen saw it, she was reminded of the kindness of her neighbors, especially Collector Duane.
听力材料
Text 1
M: This town is a healthy place to live in. There are many trees, and the air quality is good. I guess that's because there isn't a lot of industry.
W: Yeah. But no industry means no jobs. It is difficult to find work around here. The city should bring more businesses here.
Text 2
M: Hi! Mary. The doctor says you are well on the way to recovery. Do you have everything you need in the hospital
W: Thanks, Brian. It would be nice to have a good book to read.
M: Consider it done.
Text 3
W: I love your new jacket, Jack. How much did you pay for it $180
M: Well, a bit more than $100. $130. It was a real bargain!
Text 4
W: Kevin, who will be the next president of the company
M: Well, Sam is great, but he's not interested in that position.
W: Then I guess Mark will be the lucky one.
Text 5
W: What about going to the airport by bus I want to have a good look at the city before leaving.
M: I don't think that's a good idea. We don't have much time.
W: Then what about taking a taxi
M: No. Remember, we still have a cheap and fast choice. We can take the subway.
Text 6
M: How long have you been running your hotel, Jenny
W: I started almost 10 years ago.
M: Was it easy to start with
W: Not at all. I love it now, but it was really hard at first. I almost wish I had kept a normal job.
M: Why
W: Well, in the beginning, I was working almost 80 hours a week.
M: Eighty hours!
W: You heard me right. Now, I work about 45 hours a week during the busy season, and 30 hours during the off-season.
Text 7
W: OK, so our topic for the presentation is bees. How many main points do we have
M: Three.
W: There's a lot of information, but we only have eight minutes.
M: I think we can organize the whole presentation around our three main points.
W: Should we start by showing that bees are an important natural resource They help plants reproduce. Without bees, a lot of crops would be more expensive to grow.
M: Let's make that clear so people understand why we all need bees.
W: Now, I found a report that says a lot of bees are dying right now. The report has a lot of statistics about population numbers. Should we use that
M: Well, I'm worried those statistics might be confusing. Mr. Lee said we have to show that we' ve done some research, and that's important for our grades.
W: OK. Maybe we could just put some of the statistics in a diagram.
M: Let's do that. And we could show some photos of bees.
W: Good idea.
M: So for the last part, I made a list of what people can do to help bees.
Text 8
W: Good morning. Welcome to Standard Chartered Bank. How can I help you, sir
M: I want to open a bank account.
W: Sure thing. What kind of account would you like to open, a checking account or a savings account
M: What's the difference
W: A checking account is designed for daily transactions. The money in the savings account is meant to stay in the account.
M: Actually, I plan to apply for a credit card. I'm going to travel abroad with my wife next month. That's why I need an account.
W: Well, you need to fill out the application form first. How much of a credit limit are you looking for
M: I would like a $5,000 spending limit.
W: OK. We will get you one of our gold cards with a $5,000 spending limit.
M: Thank you. That is twice the amount of my last card. Is there anything else
W: You just need to deposit a minimum of $ 250 into your new checking account.
M: OK. I will do it now.
W: Now your account is opened and your credit card will be mailed to your address within 5 business days.
M: Thank you for your help.
Text 9
M: Hello, everyone. I'd like to introduce Sally Reacher, who is here today representing our True Blue Neighbors program. I want our company to give back to the community, so I'm giving each employee four hours off a week to help one organization. Sally will be introducing the opportunities.
W: Thanks, Mr. Timms. Our biggest need is for tutoring volunteers at the local elementary school. We will provide training, of course, and all you have to do is give your time.
M: I understand there are other opportunities besides the tutoring program at the elementary school. Can you tell us about some of them
W: We have groups that go to the local soup kitchen to help serve meals every week. And we also have teams that gather household items and take them to shelters.
M: So, do my employees have to sign up
W: Of course not. It's volunteer work, with“voluntary” being an important aspect of it.
M: And how do we get involved
W: There's a table at the back of the room with information sheets. You can look at all our organizations and choose where you' ll put your energy.
Text 10
Hello, everyone! I am delighted to welcome our former student James Brown coming here today. James graduated 15 years ago. After that, he set up a very successful business. It focuses on selling household products, such as fridges and washing machines. James' company is now worth over one million pounds. He started the company by borrowing just 10,000 pounds from the bank. He refused financial support from his parents, because he wanted to do this by himself. There have been ups and downs for James and his team. This is James’ second business attempt. His first company was for housing and clothing design. It could not attract enough customers, so James decided to focus on necessary home products. Especially at this moment, the house building becomes very popular in this part ofNewcastle. Please prepare some questions for James at the end of his talk. He will be happy to answer them. James actually graduated from our law school, not from our business department. I shall now pass you over to James and we can all hear more about his successful journey.
