周测试卷(三)
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What will the man do this Tuesday
A．Meet his doctor.
B．Deliver a speech.
C．Attend an interview.
2．What is the occupation of the woman
A．A receptionist.
B．A saleswoman.
C．A waitress.
3．How many dresses has the woman bought
A．One. B．Two. C．Four.
4．What does the woman think of the chicken
A．Fresh. B．Salty. C．Tender.
5．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．At home.
B．In a restaurant.
C．In a supermarket.
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 are the speakers quarrelling over
A．Whether to raise a pet rabbit.
B．How to spend money on travelling.
C．Which souvenir to choose.
7．What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Colleagues.
B．Friends.
C．Husband and wife.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．What does the man want to do
A．Quit his job.
B．Give Tina a raise.
C．Buy a car.
9．What is Rex
A．A dog. B．A hotel. C．A car.
10．What does the man promise the woman to do
A．Go to Whistler.
B．Lend her money.
C．Call her sometime.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．What are the speakers talking about
A．Deciding which books to read.
B．Managing the reading workload.
C．Choosing the right pen for marking.
12．What does the man use to mark new vocabulary
A．Orange color.
B．Blue color.
C．Yellow color.
13．What is the man’s system for marking
A．He prefers to mark as little as possible.
B．He marks after reading the entire paragraph.
C．He uses smiley faces to identify amusing areas.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．How does Emily find her first surfing lesson
A．Exciting.
B．Discouraging.
C．Unforgettable.
15．How old is Emily’s brother
A．15. B．22. C．25.
16．What does Michael offer to do
A．Teach Emily to surf.
B．Give Emily a surfboard.
C．Talk with Emily’s brother.
17．When will the speakers meet
A．On Friday.
B．On Saturday.
C．On Wednesday.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．What does the speaker’s father do
A．He’s a teacher.
B．He’s a journalist.
C．He’s a doctor.
19．What did the speaker dislike about being a chocolate tester
A．Getting low pay.
B．Doing with marketing.
C．Taking business trips.
20．What does the speaker think he is gifted at
A．Discovering facts.
B．Taking pictures.
C．Writing stories.
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
(2024·福建宁德三模)
Dubai is home to some of the best hotels in the world.
Armani Hotel Dubai
Located inside the world’s tallest building，the distinguished Burj Khalifa，Armani Hotel features a contemporary look crafted by house design superstar Giorgio Armani.It offers 160 stylish rooms right in the center of the city.It features seven restaurants and bars including traditional Indian food at the Armani Amal and fresh seafood at Armani Hashi.
The Oberoi Dubai
With one of the best locations in the Business Bay District，The Oberoi Dubai offers great appeal for business travelers and those enjoying the host of leisure activities in the central area.The modern hotel comes equipped with 252 upscale rooms featuring contemporary designs.Restaurant choices include the Nine7One featuring Western，Arabic，and Asian cuisines，as well as La Mezcaleria Kitchen & Lounge which serves up authentic Latin dishes.
Taj Dubai
Situated in the Business Bay District right on Burj Khalifa street is the five-star hotel Taj Dubai.It offers Indian heritage designs with both classical and contemporary styles.It has close to 300 rooms from luxury rooms with city and Burj Khalifa views to grand luxury and presidential suites.Dining options include Asian street food at Miss Tess to contemporary British dishes and international delights at The Eloquent Elephant.
Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai
Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai，positioned behind Ain Dubai—the world’s largest observation wheel，is decorated with attractive art collections by designer Jonathan Adler.It has 194 luxurious suites and rooms，and features the best of the city’s nightlife attractions and fine dining including world-famous chef Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen.
21．Which can you enjoy in the Armani Hotel Dubai
A．Fresh seafood.
B．Latin dishes.
C．Asian street food.
D．British food.
22．What do The Oberoi Dubai and Taj Dubai have in common
A．They are five-star hotels.
B．They are in the same district.
C．They have presidential suites.
D．They have the same number of rooms.
23．What can we know about Caesars Palace Bluewaters
A．It hosts leisure activities.
B．It has rooms with city views.
C．It is designed by Jonathan Adler.
D．It is near the world’s largest observation wheel.
B
(2025·山东潍坊模拟预测)
Michael and his wife，new residents in a San Francisco apartment，learned about their neighbor Jeff Dunan’s volunteer work for Bangladesh Relief，an organization that provides food，clothing and essential supplies for disadvantaged people in northern Bangladesh.Inspired，Michael donated $150 to Dunan’s GoFundMe campaign.However，a credit card notification alerted him to an unintended $15,041 charge.
When he saw the five-figure number，he was confused.Soon，it all made sense.Michael’s credit card number started with four and one.Clearly，he accidentally began typing his credit card information while his cursor(光标) was still in the donation box.
Michael planned to call Dunan to explain，but before he had the chance to do that，he started receiving messages from Shohag Chandra，the charity’s Bangladesh-based program manager，thanking him for his generous donation.After he looked through the photos of people holding thank-you signs that read his name，Michael’s heart sank.He felt terrible that he had to withdraw his handsome donation.Once his original contribution was refunded，he decided to donate $1,500.
Although Michael had told his family and friends about the tale，he decided to share it publicly on social media，after Dunan told him the organization was desperately in need of funds.“The least I could do was take the time to post this story online and see if I could inspire other people to donate to the cause，” Michael said.
Little did he know，though，that the story would be seen far and wide，ending up raising more than $120,000 for Bangladesh Relief in the span of only a few weeks—about eight times Michael’s mistaken donation.According to Dunan，more than 3,700 people have contributed because of Michael’s post.Michael has been stunned(震惊) by the ongoing outpouring of support.“Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine this reaction，” he said.“People can be amazing when they come together for something like this.”
24．How did Michael make the large donation
A．He input an incorrect amount.
B．He encountered a system error.
C．He was greatly inspired by Dunan.
D．He entered wrong credit card details.
25．Why did Michael’s heart sink according to paragraph 3
A．He saw people in despair.
B．He failed to offer enough money.
C．He didn’t receive the full refund.
D．He realized the scale of his mistake.
26．What motivated Michael to share the story on social media
A．Dunan’s request for publicity.
B．A desire for personal recognition.
C．The organization’s urgent need for funds.
D．Pressure from his family and friends.
27．What message does the story convey
A．Actions speak louder than words.
B．Many hands make light work.
C．Always prepare for a rainy day.
D．A good beginning is half of victory.
C
(2024·江苏南京、盐城一模)
Recently，I accidentally found a set of Hanfu I only wore once from the bottom of the cupboard.I remember buying them simply to match the ancient-style hair accessories(配饰) a friend gave me.It occurred to me that I had been trapped in the “birdcage effect”．
“Birdcage effect” means that when you get an item one day，you will prepare more things to match it.Weeks ago，I was in the company of friends engaged in shopping.One said that she wanted to buy a good writing pen to match the delicate notebook that her sister gave her，so that she would fall in love with taking notes on reading，and thus love reading，not just reading.I joked that she must have fallen for the “birdcage effect”．But the friend said with a smile：“Why not use the ‘birdcage effect’ instead？”
For the first time，I heard that the “birdcage effect” can be used in reverse(逆向)．However，this can’t help but remind me of middle school，and I seem to have used the “birdcage effect”．Passing by a bookstore one day，I purchased a magazine and saw the call for contributions published in the magazine，so I started writing with eager hands，and then I fell in love with writing.
After shopping with my friends that time，I began to proceed to use the “birdcage effect”．I bought a small fresh tablecloth to decorate my desk，and a beautiful notebook to record my inspiration.When everything was ready，I started writing again.
How can we get rid of the “birdcage effect” in many things，and even use the “birdcage effect” in the opposite way Various “birdcages” unavoidably appear in life，but we can distinguish them.If it is not in line with the actual situation，it is a “negative birdcage”，then we must learn to stop losses in time and maintain a heart of abandonment and separation.If it is a “positive birdcage” that motivates us to develop upward，we can clarify our goals，shop or decorate appropriately，and motivate ourselves to move towards our goals.At this time，you will find that the “birdcage effect” is actually not so terrible!
28．What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A．The application of the “birdcage effect” in life.
B．The necessity of using the “birdcage effect” in life.
C．The turning point of the author’s idea on the “birdcage effect”．
D．The author’s conflict with her friend over the “birdcage effect”．
29．What is the author’s purpose in mentioning her middle school experience
A．To recall her delightful days at school.
B．To confirm the positive of the “birdcage effect”．
C．To explain the reason for her love with writing.
D．To prove her knowledge of the “birdcage effect”．
30．How can we make use of the “birdcage effect” positively
A．By guiding our acts to go with reasonable goals.
B．By recognizing this effect is not so terrible.
C．By promoting our personal consumption.
D．By realizing this effect has two sides.
31．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．Getting Rid of the Birdcage Effect Confidently
B．Motivating Ourselves to Move Towards Our Goals
C．The Birdcage Effect：Influence on Consumer Behavior
D．The Birdcage Effect：How to Use It to Your Advantage
D
The California sea otter(海獭)，once hunted to the edge of extinction，has staged a thrilling comeback in the last century.Now，scientists have discovered that the otters’ success story has led to something just as remarkable：the restoration of their declining coastal marsh(沼泽) habitat.
Elkhorn Slough，a coastal marsh within Monterey Bay，had been experiencing severe damage.The root cause was a growing population of shore crabs，which fed heavily on the marsh plants，weakening the structural integrity of the habitat.Coastal marshes like these are not only natural defenses against storm waves but also serve as important carbon storage areas and water-cleaning systems.
The conservation-driven comeback of the sea otter has been crucial.California’s coastlines were once alive with sea otters.Sadly，they were nearly wiped out at the hands of fur traders.In the 1980s，conservation efforts aided these otters in re-occupying large areas of their former range.Now，Elkhorn Slough has the highest concentration of sea otters in California，with a population of about 100.By naturally feasting on crabs，the otters have helped a significant regrowth of plant life.Brent Hughes，a scientist working alongside Angelini，led a three-year study.Their findings were clear：in areas with sea otters，crab numbers fell markedly.This led to a resurgence in plant growth，which in turn stabilized the soil and lowered the rate of soil washing away.
As the sea otter population continues to restore，their positive impact on coastal ecosystems is likely to increase.It not only showcases the sea otter as a central species—a species that has a significant effect on its natural environment—but also highlights the essential nature of top predators(捕食者) in preserving ecological harmony.“My honest reaction was—this could become a classic in the literature，” says scientist Lekelia Jenkins.She reveals marsh restoration also helps people by reducing flooding.“Suddenly，sea otters go from just cute things we like to something that can protect our livelihoods and our properties.”
32．What change did the disappearance of sea otters bring about
A．Fewer predatory crabs.
B．More coastal plant life.
C．Better water-cleaning effect.
D．Worse coastal ecological balance.
33．What does the underlined word “resurgence” in paragraph 3 mean
A．Revival. B．Advancement.
C．Expansion. D．Barrier.
34．What is the author’s purpose in quoting Lekelia Jenkins
A．To highlight the importance of coastal marshes.
B．To introduce a new research study on sea otters.
C．To demonstrate the practical benefits of sea otters.
D．To emphasize the need for increased conservation efforts.
35．What message is conveyed from sea otters’ impact
A．The necessity for controlled hunting.
B．The drawbacks of wildlife reintroduction.
C．The interconnectedness of the ecosystem.
D．The need for human intervention in nature.
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。
(2024·安徽“江南十校”一模)
With everything going on in the world，it’s no wonder so many of us are struggling to sleep. 36 And it’s hard to fall back asleep again.However，simple steps before bed can help.
Test your pillow.If you bought your pillow in 2022，it’s already old.The National Sleep Foundation suggests replacing your pillow every one to two years. 37 “When your brain is sending pain signals，it can’t send sleep signals，” says Dr Michael J Breus，a clinical psychologist and sleep specialist.
Get an hour of sunlight each day.Morning sunlight is important for good sleep.“It stops producing melatonin in your brain，which，helps relieve the sleepy morning feeling，” Breus says.It also sets a mental time to produce melatonin，the so-called sleep hormone，that evening.Aim for 15 to 30 minutes of direct light first and two 15-minute outdoor breaks during the day. 38
Skip salty snacks before bed.In a Japanese study，researchers followed 321 patients with high-salt diets and sleep issues for 12 weeks. 39 And those who consumed more salt woke up more often to go to the bathroom.
40 If you need to air complaints to your family，don’t wait until night.Tough discussions are less likely to disturb your sound sleep if you initiate them earlier.Arguments can activate your sympathetic nervous system，which disturbs sleep.Some research even suggests that going to bed angry may make you bad-tempered the next morning.
A．Avoid arguments with your family.
B．Handle your troubles before dinner.
C．It signals your brain that it is time to be awake.
D．It contributes to good health when exposed to light.
E．It’s normal to wake up at night，especially as you age.
F．A used one in the past can cause neck pain and restless sleep.
G．When people cut them down，their average toilet trips decreased.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15 小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
(2025·河南联考)
Can you imagine the power of a father On Sept.17,2022，a man and his son 41 to begin the first of three legs of the Ironman competition in Cambridge.Jeff Agar,59，and his son，Johnny Agar，weren’t the 42 participants.Johnny has suffered from a brain disease and finds difficulty in 43 .Consequently，throughout the race，Jeff would 44 as Johnny’s arms and legs.
The race began with a 2.4-mile swim in a river.With one end of a rope 45 around his back and the other to a kayak(皮艇) with Johnny in，Jeff 46 into the water.Swimming while dragging another person is 47 enough.The pair completed the swim in 90 minutes，and here came the next 48 ：a 112-mile bicycle ride.Their special bike has an additional seat in the back for Johnny that 49 backward，which made it easier to observe and cheer on other 50 behind.
After roughly nine hours，they set their sights on the final leg—a 26.2-mile marathon with Jeff 51 Johnny in the racing chair. 52 ，Jeff and Johnny managed to pick up the pace.With only 200 feet to the finish line，Jeff 53 to help Johnny out of his racing chair.After years of tough 54 ，Johnny was determined to finish the last part of the race on his own.
Eventually，the 55 pair crossed the finish line together.As the crowd.cheered loudly，the tired Jeff just kept a low profile.“He didn’t want his finish line moment，” says Johnny.“He wanted it to be mine.”
41．A.broke out B．set out
C．picked up D．stood up
42．A.official B．particular
C．occasional D．typical
43．A.sleeping B．speaking
C．walking D．understanding
44．A.expect B．appear
C．treat D．act
45．A.tied B．stuck
C．decorated D．adapted
46．A.fell B．sailed
C．jumped D．drowned
47．A.challenging B．interesting
C．fascinating D．inspiring
48．A.measure B．routine
C．means D．leg
49．A.leans B．reflects
C．faces D．moves
50．A.representatives B．competitors
C．applicants D．travelers
51．A.pushing B．approaching
C．monitoring D．informing
52．A.Unfortunately B．Generally
C．Unbelievably D．Obviously
53．A.stopped B．forced
C．pretended D．happened
54．A.researching B．training
C．communication D．separation
55．A.heartbroken B．good-natured
C．well-known D．strong-willed
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。
(2024·湖南长沙三模)
Putian wood carving，one of the four well-known 56. (category) of the art of Chinese wood carving，originated in the Tang and Song Dynasties.57.________ (serve) as a national intangible cultural heritage item in China，it is a traditional folk carving technique of southeast China’s Fujian Province.
Zheng Chunhui，Lin Jianjun and Chen Yushu are three 58. (exception) representatives of wood carving masters.Zheng is a provincial-level inheritor(传承人) of the wood carving art,59. not only excels in traditional wood carving technique,60._______ expresses his love for his family and nation through his works.To promote the art，Zheng opened a unique wood carving gallery，which is the 61. (one) in Putian run by an individual and free to the public.The delicately-made wood carving works by Lin 62. (shine) at a BRICS summit(峰会) several years ago，and meanwhile，the Chinese-style antique furniture pieces that are made by Chen 63.______________ (show) at many international exhibitions over the past few years.
Putian City is home 64. over 2,600 wood carving companies，and the wood carving works 65. (create) there were sold to more than 20 countries and regions around the world last year.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
(2025·河南南阳期末)
假定你是李华，上周你校举办了新年音乐会活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1．参加人员；2.活动过程；3.活动反响。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
第二节 (满分25分)
(2025·山西吕梁孝义期末)
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。
When I was a little girl，I was crazy about snow and winter was my favorite season.I still remember playing with my friends and family with the snow falling all around.I loved to watch the snowflakes flying in all directions.
There was a strong desire inside me that I was eager to have my own snow as a special gift on my birthday.To my great disappointment，the snow disappeared before my birthday and started after it.I was completely mad.I just hungered for my birthday snow.I asked my beloved grandmother why it didn’t snow on my birthday over and over again.She laughed，telling me I had asked the same question for too many times.At the same time she promised that she would make it snow when I was enjoying life to the fullest and we agreed to keep it our secret.When I begged her for my next birthday snow with eagerness，she just patted me on the shoulder gently，not giving a definite reply.
That cold winter，before my birthday，my grandmother died.I was deeply sad，but a bit angry because she had promised me to make it snow.The day of my tenth birthday，I woke up and ran to my window，hoping to see just one snowflake.No luck.I cried and cried，thinking about my grandmother and the dream promise.There were still friends，gifts and a big dinner; there was still no snow.What’s worse，there was no my beloved grandmother.
I would pray for my birthday snow in the following years，but it never came.Never!
By my sixteenth birthday，I had lost all hope of getting my snow，even though I still wished for it.During my party，I had the best time ever! I enjoyed the company of my friends and family，and I was truly happy.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
I was outside with a friend when she asked me if I was having a good time._______________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
When I got home，my mother told me there was a surprise for me._____________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
周测试卷(三)
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What will the man do this Tuesday
A．Meet his doctor.
B．Deliver a speech.
C．Attend an interview.
2．What is the occupation of the woman
A．A receptionist.
B．A saleswoman.
C．A waitress.
3．How many dresses has the woman bought
A．One. B．Two. C．Four.
4．What does the woman think of the chicken
A．Fresh. B．Salty. C．Tender.
5．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．At home.
B．In a restaurant.
C．In a supermarket.
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 are the speakers quarrelling over
A．Whether to raise a pet rabbit.
B．How to spend money on travelling.
C．Which souvenir to choose.
7．What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Colleagues.
B．Friends.
C．Husband and wife.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．What does the man want to do
A．Quit his job.
B．Give Tina a raise.
C．Buy a car.
9．What is Rex
A．A dog. B．A hotel. C．A car.
10．What does the man promise the woman to do
A．Go to Whistler.
B．Lend her money.
C．Call her sometime.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．What are the speakers talking about
A．Deciding which books to read.
B．Managing the reading workload.
C．Choosing the right pen for marking.
12．What does the man use to mark new vocabulary
A．Orange color.
B．Blue color.
C．Yellow color.
13．What is the man’s system for marking
A．He prefers to mark as little as possible.
B．He marks after reading the entire paragraph.
C．He uses smiley faces to identify amusing areas.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．How does Emily find her first surfing lesson
A．Exciting.
B．Discouraging.
C．Unforgettable.
15．How old is Emily’s brother
A．15. B．22. C．25.
16．What does Michael offer to do
A．Teach Emily to surf.
B．Give Emily a surfboard.
C．Talk with Emily’s brother.
17．When will the speakers meet
A．On Friday.
B．On Saturday.
C．On Wednesday.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．What does the speaker’s father do
A．He’s a teacher.
B．He’s a journalist.
C．He’s a doctor.
19．What did the speaker dislike about being a chocolate tester
A．Getting low pay.
B．Doing with marketing.
C．Taking business trips.
20．What does the speaker think he is gifted at
A．Discovering facts.
B．Taking pictures.
C．Writing stories.
答案 1.B 2.A 3.C 4.C 5.A 6.B 7.C 8.C 9.A 10.C 11.B 12.A 13.B 14.B 15.C 16.A 17.B 18.C 19.B 20.A
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Text 1
W：Here is this week’s schedule，Mr Thorndyke.On Monday there is the TV interview.Your speech to the Asia Society is on Tuesday afternoon.Then on Wednesday you have an appointment with your doctor and...
M：Wait，you mean the video conference on Tuesday is cancelled
W：Yes，and it’s scheduled for next Tuesday.
Text 2
W：Good evening，sir.Is there anything I can help you
M：Yes，I’d like to make a reservation for June 24.Is there a standard room available
W：Please hold on.I’ll check it for you.
Text 3
M：We are actually having promotion for these dresses.You can get a free hat with every two dresses you purchase.
W：That is so nice.Then，I can get two hats.Can I have one in a similar color to the dress
Text 4
M：The beef looks fresh.
W：But I would recommend the chicken which is tender.The beef is too salty and not juicy.
Text 5
M：Would you like a cup of coffee
W：Yes，thanks.And put some sugar in it，please.
M：Where did you put the sugar
W：Isn’t it in the cupboard
Text 6
M：How much did you spend on this souvenir
W：Not much.Only 200 dollars.
M：What？I told you we were on a low budget！We need to spend money on real meaningful things like food and traffic！And what is this stuff you bought？A glass-made rabbit which costs 200 dollars！Really
W：What is the point of travelling if you can’t let me enjoy myself？Why didn’t you just lock me at home so you could enjoy this honeymoon all alone
Text 7
W：Mark，how is your new job，by the way
M：Job’s good.Thanks，Tina.I get along well with everyone there—my co-workers，and the management.Besides，the pay is pretty good too.I’m saving up for a new car now.
W：Nice.Oh，do you have any idea how much a dog hotel might cost per day
M：A dog hotel？Not sure.Around 40 dollars？Why
W：Well，we’re looking where to leave Rex while we are in Whistler.So，I need to find out if there’s any good，reasonably priced place...We don’t want to take him with us this time.
M：Oh.We could look after him，I guess.I’ll have to check with my wife，though—see if she is okay with it.I’ll ring you up later to discuss it.
W：Oh，really？I mean，we’d be so grateful if you could.
Text 8
W：I’m struggling to keep up with all the readings I usually end up rereading，but that feels like it takes forever and I’m constantly pressed for time.Any tips on how to manage it
M：Definitely one essential skill is knowing how to mark a book.
W：Well，how do you do it
M：First，read a whole paragraph before marking anything.Don’t mark too much.Around ten per cent is usually enough.And I use different colors for different things.Main ideas are marked in yellow，important details in blue and new words in orange.
W：Smart.Are there other ways besides using colors for marking
M：Absolutely.Normally，question marks are used for the confusing part，dashes for extra notes.But before an exam，I prefer to change the question mark into a smiley face to create an optimistic atmosphere.
W：Sounds great.I’ll give it a try，thanks.
M：Sure，let me know if you need more tips.
Text 9
M：Hi，Emily！How was your first surfing lesson on Wednesday
W：You should have been there，Michael.It was unbelievable.I couldn’t even stand up on the surfboard.
M：Well，who taught you
W：My brother offered to teach me.
M：That’s good.He must be a good coach.
W：Not really.He started surfing at 15 and got a professional certificate at 22.Now he has been doing that for ten years.I’d thought he would be good at teaching others to surf，but I was totally wrong！My brother may be an excellent surfer，but he is impatient and doesn’t master suitable teaching methods.So he is not cut out to be a surfing instructor.
M：Well，why don’t you call me to go with you next time？I’d be willing to give it a shot.I know a thing or two about surfing.
W：Thanks，but as far as I’m concerned，I don’t think I will pick up the surfboard again.Surfing is just too hard for me.
M：Come on，Emily.Try again.I’m free these two days.
W：OK，but I just had a terrible experience the day before yesterday.Let’s do that tomorrow.
Text 10
M：I’m often asked the question “How did you become a journalist？” You see，everybody expected me to follow in my father’s footsteps and become a doctor.In my last year of school，I visited a career adviser and I drove her crazy with my choices.My first choice was a chocolate tester.Although my career adviser wasn’t very impressed，she got me the information.I found out that chocolate testers don’t just sit around eating chocolate—they also must be good at marketing.That was not my strength，so I gave up that idea.Next，I had the idea of becoming a dog stylist.That was after I realized how much money my dog stylist，Shirley，was being paid every time I visited her with my Philip.However，once，while she was styling Philip，I noticed that he tried to bite her.“It happens all the time，” she told me.As you can imagine，that really put me off.To cut a long story short，all the research made me realize I had a gift for investigation，so by the end of the school year I decided to become a journalist.That is when I started my career in journalism.
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
(2024·福建宁德三模)
Dubai is home to some of the best hotels in the world.
Armani Hotel Dubai
Located inside the world’s tallest building，the distinguished Burj Khalifa，Armani Hotel features a contemporary look crafted by house design superstar Giorgio Armani.It offers 160 stylish rooms right in the center of the city.It features seven restaurants and bars including traditional Indian food at the Armani Amal and fresh seafood at Armani Hashi.
The Oberoi Dubai
With one of the best locations in the Business Bay District，The Oberoi Dubai offers great appeal for business travelers and those enjoying the host of leisure activities in the central area.The modern hotel comes equipped with 252 upscale rooms featuring contemporary designs.Restaurant choices include the Nine7One featuring Western，Arabic，and Asian cuisines，as well as La Mezcaleria Kitchen & Lounge which serves up authentic Latin dishes.
Taj Dubai
Situated in the Business Bay District right on Burj Khalifa street is the five-star hotel Taj Dubai.It offers Indian heritage designs with both classical and contemporary styles.It has close to 300 rooms from luxury rooms with city and Burj Khalifa views to grand luxury and presidential suites.Dining options include Asian street food at Miss Tess to contemporary British dishes and international delights at The Eloquent Elephant.
Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai
Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai，positioned behind Ain Dubai—the world’s largest observation wheel，is decorated with attractive art collections by designer Jonathan Adler.It has 194 luxurious suites and rooms，and features the best of the city’s nightlife attractions and fine dining including world-famous chef Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen.
21．Which can you enjoy in the Armani Hotel Dubai
A．Fresh seafood.
B．Latin dishes.
C．Asian street food.
D．British food.
答案 A
解析 细节理解题。由Armani Hotel Dubai部分的“It features seven restaurants and bars including traditional Indian food at the Armani Amal and fresh seafood at Armani Hashi.”可知，在迪拜阿玛尼酒店，你可以享用新鲜的海鲜。故选A。
22．What do The Oberoi Dubai and Taj Dubai have in common
A．They are five-star hotels.
B．They are in the same district.
C．They have presidential suites.
D．They have the same number of rooms.
答案 B
解析 细节理解题。由The Oberoi Dubai部分的“With one of the best locations in the Business Bay District”以及Taj Dubai部分的“Situated in the Business Bay District right on Burj Khalifa street is the five-star hotel Taj Dubai.”可知，迪拜欧贝罗伊酒店和迪拜皇冠酒店的共同点是都在同一个地区。故选B。
23．What can we know about Caesars Palace Bluewaters
A．It hosts leisure activities.
B．It has rooms with city views.
C．It is designed by Jonathan Adler.
D．It is near the world’s largest observation wheel.
答案 D
解析 细节理解题。由Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai部分的“Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai，positioned behind Ain Dubai—the world’s largest observation wheel”可知，迪拜蓝水岛凯撒皇宫酒店靠近世界上最大的摩天轮。故选D。
B
(2025·山东潍坊模拟预测)
Michael and his wife，new residents in a San Francisco apartment，learned about their neighbor Jeff Dunan’s volunteer work for Bangladesh Relief，an organization that provides food，clothing and essential supplies for disadvantaged people in northern Bangladesh.Inspired，Michael donated $150 to Dunan’s GoFundMe campaign.However，a credit card notification alerted him to an unintended $15,041 charge.
When he saw the five-figure number，he was confused.Soon，it all made sense.Michael’s credit card number started with four and one.Clearly，he accidentally began typing his credit card information while his cursor(光标) was still in the donation box.
Michael planned to call Dunan to explain，but before he had the chance to do that，he started receiving messages from Shohag Chandra，the charity’s Bangladesh-based program manager，thanking him for his generous donation.After he looked through the photos of people holding thank-you signs that read his name，Michael’s heart sank.He felt terrible that he had to withdraw his handsome donation.Once his original contribution was refunded，he decided to donate $1,500.
Although Michael had told his family and friends about the tale，he decided to share it publicly on social media，after Dunan told him the organization was desperately in need of funds.“The least I could do was take the time to post this story online and see if I could inspire other people to donate to the cause，” Michael said.
Little did he know，though，that the story would be seen far and wide，ending up raising more than $120,000 for Bangladesh Relief in the span of only a few weeks—about eight times Michael’s mistaken donation.According to Dunan，more than 3,700 people have contributed because of Michael’s post.Michael has been stunned(震惊) by the ongoing outpouring of support.“Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine this reaction，” he said.“People can be amazing when they come together for something like this.”
语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要叙述了主人公迈克尔输错捐款金额后将故事分享到网上，结果吸引了更多人关注孟加拉国的情况，募集到了更多的资金。
24．How did Michael make the large donation
A．He input an incorrect amount.
B．He encountered a system error.
C．He was greatly inspired by Dunan.
D．He entered wrong credit card details.
答案 A
解析 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Michael’s credit card number started with four and one.Clearly，he accidentally began typing his credit card information while his cursor(光标) was still in the donation box.”可知，迈克尔捐了一大笔钱，因为他输入的金额不正确。故选A。
25．Why did Michael’s heart sink according to paragraph 3
A．He saw people in despair.
B．He failed to offer enough money.
C．He didn’t receive the full refund.
D．He realized the scale of his mistake.
答案 D
解析 推理判断题。根据第三段内容可知，此时他认识到自己的大笔捐款产生了很大的影响，所以开始后悔自己申请退款的举动。故选D。
26．What motivated Michael to share the story on social media
A．Dunan’s request for publicity.
B．A desire for personal recognition.
C．The organization’s urgent need for funds.
D．Pressure from his family and friends.
答案 C
解析 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Although Michael had told his family...after Dunan told him the organization was desperately in need of funds.”可知，迈克尔是在杜南告诉他这个组织急需资金之后决定在网上分享这件事的。故选C。
27．What message does the story convey
A．Actions speak louder than words.
B．Many hands make light work.
C．Always prepare for a rainy day.
D．A good beginning is half of victory.
答案 B
解析 推理判断题。通读全文，并结合最后一段可知，文章主要叙述了迈克尔为什么一开始决定捐款、捐款金额有误的原因以及后续如何吸引了更多人捐款的故事。迈克尔在文章最后发出感慨：“People can be amazing when they come together...”，与B项“众人拾柴火焰高”意思相近。故选B。
C
(2024·江苏南京、盐城一模)
Recently，I accidentally found a set of Hanfu I only wore once from the bottom of the cupboard.I remember buying them simply to match the ancient-style hair accessories(配饰) a friend gave me.It occurred to me that I had been trapped in the “birdcage effect”．
“Birdcage effect” means that when you get an item one day，you will prepare more things to match it.Weeks ago，I was in the company of friends engaged in shopping.One said that she wanted to buy a good writing pen to match the delicate notebook that her sister gave her，so that she would fall in love with taking notes on reading，and thus love reading，not just reading.I joked that she must have fallen for the “birdcage effect”．But the friend said with a smile：“Why not use the ‘birdcage effect’ instead？”
For the first time，I heard that the “birdcage effect” can be used in reverse(逆向)．However，this can’t help but remind me of middle school，and I seem to have used the “birdcage effect”．Passing by a bookstore one day，I purchased a magazine and saw the call for contributions published in the magazine，so I started writing with eager hands，and then I fell in love with writing.
After shopping with my friends that time，I began to proceed to use the “birdcage effect”．I bought a small fresh tablecloth to decorate my desk，and a beautiful notebook to record my inspiration.When everything was ready，I started writing again.
How can we get rid of the “birdcage effect” in many things，and even use the “birdcage effect” in the opposite way Various “birdcages” unavoidably appear in life，but we can distinguish them.If it is not in line with the actual situation，it is a “negative birdcage”，then we must learn to stop losses in time and maintain a heart of abandonment and separation.If it is a “positive birdcage” that motivates us to develop upward，we can clarify our goals，shop or decorate appropriately，and motivate ourselves to move towards our goals.At this time，you will find that the “birdcage effect” is actually not so terrible!
语篇解读 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了“鸟笼效应”以及我们该如何在生活中恰当地利用它。
28．What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A．The application of the “birdcage effect” in life.
B．The necessity of using the “birdcage effect” in life.
C．The turning point of the author’s idea on the “birdcage effect”．
D．The author’s conflict with her friend over the “birdcage effect”．
答案 C
解析 段落大意题。根据第二段可知，朋友告诉作者可以反向使用“鸟笼效应”，作者对“鸟笼效应”的看法有了改变；第三段第一句“我第一次听说‘鸟笼效应’可以反向使用”也是提示，说明第二段主要是关于作者对“鸟笼效应”的看法的改变节点，故选C。
29．What is the author’s purpose in mentioning her middle school experience
A．To recall her delightful days at school.
B．To confirm the positive of the “birdcage effect”．
C．To explain the reason for her love with writing.
D．To prove her knowledge of the “birdcage effect”．
答案 B
解析 推理判断题。根据第三段第二、三句可知，作者在中学时就曾运用“鸟笼效应”让自己爱上了写作，这是“鸟笼效应”的积极影响，由此可推知，作者提到她中学的经历是为了证实“鸟笼效应”的积极作用。故选B。
30．How can we make use of the “birdcage effect” positively
A．By guiding our acts to go with reasonable goals.
B．By recognizing this effect is not so terrible.
C．By promoting our personal consumption.
D．By realizing this effect has two sides.
答案 A
解析 细节理解题。根据最后一段最后两句可知，我们可以通过用合理的目标指引我们的行为来积极利用“鸟笼效应”，故选A。
31．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．Getting Rid of the Birdcage Effect Confidently
B．Motivating Ourselves to Move Towards Our Goals
C．The Birdcage Effect：Influence on Consumer Behavior
D．The Birdcage Effect：How to Use It to Your Advantage
答案 D
解析 标题归纳题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了“鸟笼效应”以及我们该如何在生活中恰当地利用它，所以D项“鸟笼效应：如何利用它来对你有利”适合作文章标题，故选D。
D
The California sea otter(海獭)，once hunted to the edge of extinction，has staged a thrilling comeback in the last century.Now，scientists have discovered that the otters’ success story has led to something just as remarkable：the restoration of their declining coastal marsh(沼泽) habitat.
Elkhorn Slough，a coastal marsh within Monterey Bay，had been experiencing severe damage.The root cause was a growing population of shore crabs，which fed heavily on the marsh plants，weakening the structural integrity of the habitat.Coastal marshes like these are not only natural defenses against storm waves but also serve as important carbon storage areas and water-cleaning systems.
The conservation-driven comeback of the sea otter has been crucial.California’s coastlines were once alive with sea otters.Sadly，they were nearly wiped out at the hands of fur traders.In the 1980s，conservation efforts aided these otters in re-occupying large areas of their former range.Now，Elkhorn Slough has the highest concentration of sea otters in California，with a population of about 100.By naturally feasting on crabs，the otters have helped a significant regrowth of plant life.Brent Hughes，a scientist working alongside Angelini，led a three-year study.Their findings were clear：in areas with sea otters，crab numbers fell markedly.This led to a resurgence in plant growth，which in turn stabilized the soil and lowered the rate of soil washing away.
As the sea otter population continues to restore，their positive impact on coastal ecosystems is likely to increase.It not only showcases the sea otter as a central species—a species that has a significant effect on its natural environment—but also highlights the essential nature of top predators(捕食者) in preserving ecological harmony.“My honest reaction was—this could become a classic in the literature，” says scientist Lekelia Jenkins.She reveals marsh restoration also helps people by reducing flooding.“Suddenly，sea otters go from just cute things we like to something that can protect our livelihoods and our properties.”
语篇解读 这是一篇说明文。文章通过介绍海獭的恢复历程及其对沿海沼泽生态系统的积极影响，强调了顶级捕食者在维持生态平衡中的重要作用。
32．What change did the disappearance of sea otters bring about
A．Fewer predatory crabs.
B．More coastal plant life.
C．Better water-cleaning effect.
D．Worse coastal ecological balance.
答案 D
解析 细节理解题。根据第二段中“The root cause was a growing population of shore crabs...weakening the structural integrity of the habitat.”可知，滨蟹数量增长会破坏栖息地的结构完整性；根据第三段中“By naturally feasting on crabs”可知海獭以滨蟹为食，综合可知，海獭的消失导致了沿海生态平衡的恶化。故选D。
33．What does the underlined word “resurgence” in paragraph 3 mean
A．Revival. B．Advancement.
C．Expansion. D．Barrier.
答案 A
解析 词义猜测题。前文“By naturally feasting on crabs，the otters have helped a significant regrowth of plant life.”说明海獭捕食滨蟹进而帮助植物的再生，结合画线词所在句前的“in areas with sea otters，crab numbers fell markedly”推知画线词应为“复苏”的意思，与Revival同义。故选A。
34．What is the author’s purpose in quoting Lekelia Jenkins
A．To highlight the importance of coastal marshes.
B．To introduce a new research study on sea otters.
C．To demonstrate the practical benefits of sea otters.
D．To emphasize the need for increased conservation efforts.
答案 C
解析 推理判断题。根据最后一段中Lekelia Jenkins说的话尤其是“She reveals...Suddenly，sea otters go from just cute things we like to something that can protect our livelihoods and our properties.”可知，作者引用Lekelia Jenkins的话是为了展示海獭对人类生存与繁荣的实际益处，如减少洪水灾害等。故选C。
35．What message is conveyed from sea otters’ impact
A．The necessity for controlled hunting.
B．The drawbacks of wildlife reintroduction.
C．The interconnectedness of the ecosystem.
D．The need for human intervention in nature.
答案 C
解析 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“As the sea otter population continues to restore，their positive impact on coastal ecosystems is likely to increase.It not only showcases...in preserving ecological harmony.”可知，海獭对沿海生态系统的积极影响显示了其作为中心物种的地位，也强调了捕食者维护生态系统和谐的基本性质，即传达了生态系统之间相互联系的信息。故选C。
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
(2024·安徽“江南十校”一模)
With everything going on in the world，it’s no wonder so many of us are struggling to sleep. 36 And it’s hard to fall back asleep again.However，simple steps before bed can help.
Test your pillow.If you bought your pillow in 2022，it’s already old.The National Sleep Foundation suggests replacing your pillow every one to two years. 37 “When your brain is sending pain signals，it can’t send sleep signals，” says Dr Michael J Breus，a clinical psychologist and sleep specialist.
Get an hour of sunlight each day.Morning sunlight is important for good sleep.“It stops producing melatonin in your brain，which，helps relieve the sleepy morning feeling，” Breus says.It also sets a mental time to produce melatonin，the so-called sleep hormone，that evening.Aim for 15 to 30 minutes of direct light first and two 15-minute outdoor breaks during the day. 38
Skip salty snacks before bed.In a Japanese study，researchers followed 321 patients with high-salt diets and sleep issues for 12 weeks. 39 And those who consumed more salt woke up more often to go to the bathroom.
40 If you need to air complaints to your family，don’t wait until night.Tough discussions are less likely to disturb your sound sleep if you initiate them earlier.Arguments can activate your sympathetic nervous system，which disturbs sleep.Some research even suggests that going to bed angry may make you bad-tempered the next morning.
A．Avoid arguments with your family.
B．Handle your troubles before dinner.
C．It signals your brain that it is time to be awake.
D．It contributes to good health when exposed to light.
E．It’s normal to wake up at night，especially as you age.
F．A used one in the past can cause neck pain and restless sleep.
G．When people cut them down，their average toilet trips decreased.
语篇解读 本文为说明文，主要说明了当代社会很多人都出现了睡眠质量问题，本文提出了几条建议，以帮助读者提高睡眠质量。
36．答案 E
解析 下文“And it’s hard to fall back asleep again.”描述很难再次入睡，由此可知本句主要说明夜晚入睡的问题，E选项“半夜醒来很正常，尤其是随着年龄的增长”在此处能起到承上启下的作用。故选E。
37．答案 F
解析 上文“The National Sleep Foundation...to two years.”提到需要每一到两年更换一次枕头，下文“When your brain...sleep specialist.”谈论疼痛带来的影响。由此可知，设空处应与“枕头”和“疼痛”有关，F 选项符合语境，且其中的代词“one”指代上文的 pillow，进一步解释更换枕头的原因：用过很久的枕头可能导致颈部疼痛和辗转难眠。故选F。
38．答案 C
解析 根据上文“Get an hour of sunlight each day...Breus says.”可知，本段建议每天享受一小时的阳光，这有助于缓解早晨的困倦感。C选项中的“It”指代上文提到的接受阳光直射和户外休息的行为。这种行为是为了提醒大脑白天要保持清醒。C选项“它告诉你的大脑是时候清醒了”符合语境。故选C。
39．答案 G
解析 由下文“And those who consumed more salt woke up more often to go to the bathroom.(而那些摄入更多盐的人更频繁地醒来去洗手间。)”可知，减少高盐饮食后，起夜次数会减少。G选项“当人们减少摄入时，他们平均上厕所的次数减少了”符合语境，故选G。
40．答案 B
解析 根据下文可知，如果你需要向家人抱怨，不要拖到晚上。睡前的争论对睡眠有影响，甚至影响第二天的心情。故本段建议在晚饭前处理好麻烦。空处位于段首，是本段主旨句。故选B。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15 小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
(2025·河南联考)
Can you imagine the power of a father On Sept.17,2022，a man and his son 41 to begin the first of three legs of the Ironman competition in Cambridge.Jeff Agar,59，and his son，Johnny Agar，weren’t the 42 participants.Johnny has suffered from a brain disease and finds difficulty in 43 .Consequently，throughout the race，Jeff would 44 as Johnny’s arms and legs.
The race began with a 2.4-mile swim in a river.With one end of a rope 45 around his back and the other to a kayak(皮艇) with Johnny in，Jeff 46 into the water.Swimming while dragging another person is 47 enough.The pair completed the swim in 90 minutes，and here came the next 48 ：a 112-mile bicycle ride.Their special bike has an additional seat in the back for Johnny that 49 backward，which made it easier to observe and cheer on other 50 behind.
After roughly nine hours，they set their sights on the final leg—a 26.2-mile marathon with Jeff 51 Johnny in the racing chair. 52 ，Jeff and Johnny managed to pick up the pace.With only 200 feet to the finish line，Jeff 53 to help Johnny out of his racing chair.After years of tough 54 ，Johnny was determined to finish the last part of the race on his own.
Eventually，the 55 pair crossed the finish line together.As the crowd.cheered loudly，the tired Jeff just kept a low profile.“He didn’t want his finish line moment，” says Johnny.“He wanted it to be mine.”
语篇解读 这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了59岁的杰夫·艾格和他患有脑瘫的儿子约翰尼·艾格一起参加铁人三项比赛，最终约翰尼在父亲的陪伴下坚持完成比赛的故事。
41．A.broke out B．set out
C．picked up D．stood up
答案 B
解析 break out爆发；set out出发；pick up捡起；stand up站起来。根据后文“to begin the first of three legs of the Ironman competition in Cambridge”可知，此处指父子俩出发去开始比赛。故选B。
42．A.official B．particular
C．occasional D．typical
答案 D
解析 official正式的；particular特定的；occasional偶尔的；typical平常的，一贯的。根据后文“ Johnny has suffered from a brain disease and finds difficulty in .”可知，儿子患有残疾，所以俩人不是平常的参与者。故选D。
43．A.sleeping B．speaking
C．walking D．understanding
答案 C
解析 sleep睡觉；speak说话；walk散步，走路；understand理解。根据后文“Jeff would as Johnny’s arms and legs”可知，父亲担任儿子的胳膊和腿，故儿子行走有困难。故选C。
44．A.expect B．appear
C．treat D．act
答案 D
解析 expect预期；appear出现；treat对待；act行动。根据后文“as Johnny’s arms and legs”可知，此处指父亲担任儿子的胳膊和腿，短语act as表示“担任”。故选D。
45．A.tied B．stuck
C．decorated D．adapted
答案 A
解析 tie系；stick粘；decorate装饰；adapt改编。根据上文“a rope”以及后文“around his back and the other to a kayak(皮艇) with Johnny in”可知，此处指杰夫把绳子的一端系在背上，另一端系在约翰尼坐着的皮艇上。故选A。
46．A.fell B．sailed
C．jumped D．drowned
答案 C
解析 fall落下；sail航行；jump跳跃；drown淹死。根据上文“The race began with a 2.4-mile swim in a river.”可知，父亲跳入了水里，拉着乘坐皮艇的儿子，故选C。
47．A.challenging B．interesting
C．fascinating D．inspiring
答案 A
解析 challenging有挑战性的；interesting有趣的；fascinating迷人的；inspiring鼓舞人心的。根据上文“Swimming while dragging another person is”以及常识可知，拖着另一个人游泳是有挑战性的。故选A。
48．A.measure B．routine
C．means D．leg
答案 D
解析 measure措施；routine常规；means方式；leg(旅程或赛程的)一段。根据后文“a 112-mile bicycle ride”可知，此处指他们要进行接下来的一段比赛了。故选D。
49．A.leans B．reflects
C．faces D．moves
答案 C
解析 lean倚靠；reflect反思；face面对；move移动。根据后文“which made it easier to observe and cheer on other behind”可知，能够为后面的选手加油说明座位面向后面。故选C。
50．A.representatives B．competitors
C．applicants D．travelers
答案 B
解析 representative代表；competitor对手；applicant申请者；traveler旅行者。根据上文“cheer on other”以及他们在比赛，所以是为其他竞争对手加油。故选B。
51．A.pushing B．approaching
C．monitoring D．informing
答案 A
解析 push推；approach靠近；monitor监督；inform通知。根据后文“Johnny in the racing chair”可知，儿子坐在椅子上，父亲推着他。故选A。
52．A.Unfortunately B．Generally
C．Unbelievably D．Obviously
答案 C
解析 unfortunately不幸地；generally通常地；unbelievably难以置信地；obviously显然地。根据后文“Jeff and Johnny managed to pick up the pace”可知，在父亲推着儿子的情况下，他们的速度还比之前快，这是令人难以置信的。故选C。
53．A.stopped B．forced
C．pretended D．happened
答案 A
解析 stop停下来；force迫使；pretend假装；happen发生。根据后文“to help Johnny out of his racing chair”和“Johnny was determined to finish the last part of the race on his own”可知，父亲在离终点线只有200英尺的时候，停下来帮助约翰尼从他的比赛椅上下来，让约翰尼自己完成比赛。故选A。
54．A.researching B．training
C．communication D．separation
答案 B
解析 researching研究；training训练；communication交流；separation分开。根据上文“After years of tough”可知，他们能参加比赛是经过了多年的艰苦训练。故选B。
55．A.heartbroken B．good-natured
C．well-known D．strong-willed
答案 D
解析 heartbroken心碎的；good-natured和蔼可亲的；well-known著名的；strong-willed意志坚强的。根据后文“pair crossed the finish line together”可知，他们经历了重重困难，一起冲过了终点线。由此可知，他们是意志坚强的。故选D。
第二节 (共10 小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
(2024·湖南长沙三模)
Putian wood carving，one of the four well-known 56. (category) of the art of Chinese wood carving，originated in the Tang and Song Dynasties.57.________ (serve) as a national intangible cultural heritage item in China，it is a traditional folk carving technique of southeast China’s Fujian Province.
Zheng Chunhui，Lin Jianjun and Chen Yushu are three 58. (exception) representatives of wood carving masters.Zheng is a provincial-level inheritor(传承人) of the wood carving art,59. not only excels in traditional wood carving technique,60._______ expresses his love for his family and nation through his works.To promote the art，Zheng opened a unique wood carving gallery，which is the 61. (one) in Putian run by an individual and free to the public.The delicately-made wood carving works by Lin 62. (shine) at a BRICS summit(峰会) several years ago，and meanwhile，the Chinese-style antique furniture pieces that are made by Chen 63.______________ (show) at many international exhibitions over the past few years.
Putian City is home 64. over 2,600 wood carving companies，and the wood carving works 65. (create) there were sold to more than 20 countries and regions around the world last year.
56．答案 categories
解析 考查名词复数。category为可数名词，four修饰可数名词复数形式。故填categories。
57．答案 Serving
解析 考查非谓语动词。空处需填非谓语动词作状语，it和serve之间为主谓关系，需用现在分词形式，位于句首，首字母需大写。故填Serving。
58．答案 exceptional
解析 考查形容词。修饰名词representatives需用形容词exceptional，意为“卓越的”，作定语。故填exceptional。
59．答案 who
解析 考查定语从句。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词inheritor，指人，在定语从句中作主语，需用关系代词who引导。故填who。
60．答案 but
解析 考查连词。not only...but (also)．..为固定搭配，意为“不仅……，而且……”。故填but。
61．答案 first
解析 考查序数词。由句意和定冠词the可知，空处需填序数词first。故填first。
62．答案 shone
解析 考查动词时态。根据时间状语“several years ago”可知，此处使用一般过去时，此处shine表示“出类拔萃”。故填shone。
63．答案 have been shown
解析 考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。根据时间状语“over the past few years”可知，使用现在完成时，主语the Chinese-style antique furniture pieces和show之间为被动关系，需用被动语态，主语为复数名词，助动词用have。故填have been shown。
64．答案 to
解析 考查介词。be home to为固定搭配，意为“是……的所在地”。故填to。
65．答案 created
解析 考查非谓语动词。空处需填非谓语动词作后置定语，修饰the wood carving works，create和the wood carving works之间为动宾关系，需用过去分词形式。故填created。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
(2025·河南南阳期末)
假定你是李华，上周你校举办了新年音乐会活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1．参加人员；2.活动过程；3.活动反响。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
参考范文
Last Wednesday witnessed our New Year concert，which was spoken highly of by both teachers and students.
The concert，aimed at lightening youth with songs and arousing our passion to embrace the new year，attracted the best singers from each grade.They presented spectacular performances，ranging from folk songs to English songs.Immersed in the festive atmosphere，everyone present enjoyed a visual and auditory feast.The highlight was the teachers’ chorus，The Brightest Star，setting off the climax of the concert.
Not only did this activity get us mentally relaxed，but it inspired us to strive hard in the new year.More activities like this are expected.
第二节 (满分25分)
(2025·山西吕梁孝义期末)
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。
When I was a little girl，I was crazy about snow and winter was my favorite season.I still remember playing with my friends and family with the snow falling all around.I loved to watch the snowflakes flying in all directions.
There was a strong desire inside me that I was eager to have my own snow as a special gift on my birthday.To my great disappointment，the snow disappeared before my birthday and started after it.I was completely mad.I just hungered for my birthday snow.I asked my beloved grandmother why it didn’t snow on my birthday over and over again.She laughed，telling me I had asked the same question for too many times.At the same time she promised that she would make it snow when I was enjoying life to the fullest and we agreed to keep it our secret.When I begged her for my next birthday snow with eagerness，she just patted me on the shoulder gently，not giving a definite reply.
That cold winter，before my birthday，my grandmother died.I was deeply sad，but a bit angry because she had promised me to make it snow.The day of my tenth birthday，I woke up and ran to my window，hoping to see just one snowflake.No luck.I cried and cried，thinking about my grandmother and the dream promise.There were still friends，gifts and a big dinner; there was still no snow.What’s worse，there was no my beloved grandmother.
I would pray for my birthday snow in the following years，but it never came.Never!
By my sixteenth birthday，I had lost all hope of getting my snow，even though I still wished for it.During my party，I had the best time ever! I enjoyed the company of my friends and family，and I was truly happy.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
I was outside with a friend when she asked me if I was having a good time._______________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
When I got home，my mother told me there was a surprise for me._____________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________参考范文
I was outside with a friend when she asked me if I was having a good time.I told her I was having the best time ever! I was enjoying life to the fullest.Then I saw the white snow falling all around.I behaved like a little child on Christmas morning as I ran around screaming and laughing.She asked me if I had ever seen snow before.I laughed，saying I had.However，it was a special snow，my snow.She laughed at my childish action，but I didn’t care.
When I got home，my mother told me there was a surprise for me.I wondered what it was.She gave me a small white box that had snowflake wrapping on it.I asked her what it was and she told me to stop asking so many questions and just open it.I did.Surprisingly，it was a handwritten letter from my beloved grandmother.Mum told me that it was my grandmother’s final wish to give me this on my “sweet sixteenth”．I cried and hugged my mum，although she didn’t understand.I said a silent prayer to my smiling grandmother，who I was certain was，and always had been，watching over me.
