周测试卷(四)
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．Where might the man be
A．In a pool.
B．In a boat.
C．In a bath.
2．Who is the man probably talking to
A．A shop assistant.
B．His wife.
C．His co-worker.
3．What are the speakers talking about
A．How to dance.
B．How to take photos.
C．How to choose a camera.
4．When is the project supposed to be finished
A．At 12：00.
B．At 11：00.
C．Before 10：00.
5．What did the man lose
A．Leathers.
B．A pet.
C．A suitcase.
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 did the woman ask the man to do
A．Return home on time.
B．Invite his friends over.
C．Clean up the house.
7．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Mom and son.
B．Husband and wife.
C．Brother and sister.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．How many hours is Shake It Off Fitness open each day
A．19. B．21. C．24.
9．What does the woman suggest the man do
A．Spend money wisely.
B．Evaluate his needs.
C．Have a tailored plan.
10．What will the man do next
A．Book a personal trainer.
B．Experience the gym himself.
C．Negotiate for a better price.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．Where was Matt when he received Jane’s call
A．In the living room.
B．In the bedroom.
C．In the kitchen.
12．What does Matt find on the table
A．A newspaper.
B．Jane’s purse.
C．Some plates.
13．How does Jane sound in the end
A．Angry.
B．Relaxed.
C．Surprised.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．What is the aim of the first app
A．To make your body flexible.
B．To strengthen your muscle.
C．To burn your body fat.
15．What is the disadvantage of the second app
A．You have to read the instructions.
B．You do the same exercise every day.
C．You must be fit enough to use it.
16．What does Jake Milburn think about the third app
A．Hard.
B．Boring.
C．Inconvenient.
17．Which app might the woman try
A．Daily Fit Club.
B．Superfit in Ten.
C．Burn the Fat.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．Who is the speaker probably talking to
A．Company owners.
B．Language professors.
C．College students.
19．What is the speaker mainly talking about
A．Media impacts.
B．Email customs.
C．Business guidelines.
20．What is the speaker’s last suggestion
A．Avoiding using capitals in emails.
B．Responding to customers in time.
C．Having formal training in writing.
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·山东枣庄一模)
Walk and dance on the ceilings，sit in a bathroom with an upside-down toilet，grab a chair in the home office，and traverse the entry way，sitting-room，bedroom，kitchen，and e on down，upside-down，to House Down Under，Australia’s first inverted house photo experience!
This hugely successful，unique and exciting attraction is back just in time for the school holidays at Rouse Hill Town Centre in Western Sydney.It is a must-see，family-friendly，fun experience with a range of installations and activities inside a completely inverted house.
Visitors can spend as much time as they like inside the house，so they can take their time perfecting poses and taking as many photos as they like.House Down Under staff are always on hand in the house，offering advice，tips on best photo ops and to snap pictures of the whole group.
House Down Under is open from April 1st and opening hours can be found at the end of this article or on the official website.The building is located between the Metro and the Town Centre at Market Square，Rouse Hill Town Centre and you won’t be able to miss it.
Rouse Hill Town Centre is also a great place for families with a variety of entertainment and food options，so make it a day out and enjoy everything on offer.
Entry tickets to House Down Under：
$27 for an adult; $19 for a child；$23 for a discount，with family passes ranging from $52 to $74 for a family of four.
For further information on House Down Under，visit the website：www..au.
21．What is special about House Down Under
A．It is conveniently located.
B．All staff are properly trained.
C．All things are upside-down in it.
D．It supplies flexible food options.
22．What can visitors do in House Down Under
A．Take pictures at will.
B．Enjoy a shopping trip.
C．Have a family party.
D．Visit its occupants.
23．How much does a family of four pay at least for the entry
A．$23. B．$27.
C．$52. D．$74.
B
If you are a mushroom scientist，you are vastly outnumbered by estimates suggesting that there are between 2.2 million and 3.8 million species of fungi(真菌)，the majority of which are yet to be identified.However，professionals in the field are not alone in their efforts to uncover new species.An enthusiastic community of amateurs has emerged，bridging the gap between professionals and non-professionals.These amateurs have even made significant discoveries.One such amateur is Taylor Lockwood，a 74-year-old mushroom enthusiast and professional photographer.
In 1984，while living on the Mendocino coast of California，Taylor Lockwood developed a fascination with mushrooms.“Outside my cottage were these amazing mushrooms，” he says.“And it was as if these mushrooms looked at me and said，‘Taylor，go out and tell the world how pretty we are.’” Lockwood answered their call and purchased camera equipment to capture their true essence.His passion for photographing mushrooms was so intense that he would even dig holes next to the mushrooms to get the perfect angle for his shots.
In the Monongahela National Forest，Taylor Lockwood discovered an unusual mushroom that looked like tiny fingers wearing off-white gloves.Upon deeper investigation，fungi researcher Amy Rossman confirmed that it was a “hazel glove” mushroom，which is a rare find.“Mushrooms are not like plants，” Rossman says.“They don’t come up at the same time every year，and so sometimes it can be decades between when a fungus fruits.” Rossman says that’s why it’s so valuable to have people like Taylor Lockwood searching through the forest with a trained eye.
A few years ago，Taylor Lockwood realized that still photos weren’t sufficient，so he chose to create time-lapse(延时拍摄的) videos of mushrooms.“When I do time-lapse，I see so much life happening around the mushrooms—insects，worms and other small creatures interacting with them，” he says.Lockwood’s love for art is evident in his approach to filming mushrooms over time.Although he appreciates the scientific aspect of his work，he identifies himself as an artist at heart.
24．What can we learn about mushroom amateurs from paragraph 1
A．They keep close track of the growth of fungi.
B．They classify the majority of mushroom species.
C．They replace professional scientists in the field.
D．They help identify new species of mushroom.
25．What inspired Lockwood to photograph mushrooms
A．His desire for knowledge.
B．His curiosity about nature.
C．The beauty of nearby mushrooms.
D．The appeal of outdoor photography.
26．Which of the following best describes Lockwood according to paragraph 3
A．Skilled and observant.
B．Focused and flexible.
C．Talented and optimistic.
D．Organized and responsible.
27．Why did Lockwood decide to make time-lapse videos of mushrooms
A．To improve his photography techniques.
B．To capture dynamic life in an artistic way.
C．To collect biological data for deeper research.
D．To use a new approach to scientific studies.
C
(2025·安徽蚌埠质检)
Researchers have found a group of lost cities in the Amazon rainforest.The cities were home to at least 10,000 farmers around 2,000 years ago.
Stéphen Rostain，one of the researchers，first noticed the earthen mounds(土墩) and buried roads in Ecuador more than twenty years ago.But at the time，he wasn’t sure how it all fitted together.Recent mapping using laser(激光) technology revealed those locations to be part of a group of settlements in the forested areas near the Andes mountains and connecting roads.
This LIDAR image provided by researchers in January 2024 shows complexes of rectangular(矩形) platforms arranged around low squares along wide dug streets at the Kunguints site，Upano Valley in Ecuador.“It was a lost valley of cities，and it’s incredible，” said Rostain.
The Upano people lived in the settlements between around 500 BCE and 300 to 600 CE.That was around the same time period as the Roman Empire in Europe.Ancient people built on over 6,000 earthen mounds in an area surrounded by agricultural fields with drainage(排水) canals.The largest roads were 10 meters wide and went for 10 to 20 kilometers.While it is difficult to estimate populations，the area was home to at least 10,000 people，and possibly about 15,000 or 30,000 at its highest point.That is comparable to the estimated population of Roman-era London，then Britain’s largest city.The Amazon is often thought of as a wild area with only small groups of people.But recent discoveries have shown us how much more complex the past really is.
Scientists have recently also found evidence of complex rainforest societies that came before European contact elsewhere in the Amazon，including in Bolivia and Brazil.“There’s always been an incredible diversity of people and settlements in the Amazon，not only one way to live，” said Rostain.“We’re just learning more about them.”
28．What does Rostain think about the finding
A．Unreasonable.
B．Understandable.
C．Unforgettable.
D．Unbelievable.
29．What’s paragraph 4 mainly about
A．The lost cities’ long history and complex civilization.
B．The lost cities’ relationship with the Roman Empire.
C．The Upano people’s similarities in lifestyle with Londoners.
D．The Upano people’s advanced agriculture and transport.
30．What can be inferred from Rostain’s words in the last paragraph
A．People have learned enough about the complex societies.
B．Much remains to be discovered about the lost societies.
C．The rainforest societies are as complex as ever thought.
D．European contact with the lost cities dates from long ago.
31．Which of the following is the most suitable title for the text
A．The Loss of Complex Rainforest Societies
B．The History of Complex Old Settlements
C．Researchers Discover Lost Cities in Amazon
D．Scientists Find Incredible Diversity of People
D
(2024·广东韶关二模)
Is life a story or a game Answers may vary from one to another.Over the course of life，we find things to love and commit to—a job，a partner or a community.At times，we struggle to learn from our misfortunes to grow in wisdom，kindness and grace.
Will Storr，a writer whose work I admire，says this story version of life is a misunderstanding.In his book The Status Game，he argues that human beings are deeply driven by status.Rather than about being liked or accepted，he writes，it’s about being better than others.“When people are obedient to us，offer respect，admiration or praise，that’s status.It feels good.”
Life is a series of games，he adds.There’s the high school game of competing to be the popular kid.The lawyer game to make partner.The finance game to make the most money.The academic game for fame.The sports game to show that our team is the best.Even when we are trying to do good，Storr claims，we’re playing the “virtue game” to show we are morally superior to others.
I think Storr is in danger of becoming one of those guys who ignore the noble desires of the human heart and the caring element in every friendship and family.The status-mad world that Storr describes is so loveless.In fact，gaming as a way of life is immature.Maturity means rising above the shallow desire—for status—that doesn’t really nourish us.It’s about cultivating the higher desires: the love of truth and learning; the inner pleasure the craftsman gets in his work，which is not about popularity，and the desire for a good and meaningful life that inspires people to practise daily acts of generosity.
How do people gradually learn to cultivate these higher motivations To answer that，I’d have to tell you a story.
32．What lies in the core of Will Storr’s opinion about life
A．The pride in one’s virtue.
B．The pursuit of superiority.
C．The desire for acceptance.
D．The motivation by wealth.
33．What can be viewed as higher motivations in the text
A．Love and superiority.
B．Maturity and desire.
C．Friendship and popularity.
D．Commitment and kindness.
34．What’s the main purpose of the passage
A．To correct an attitude.
B．To tell a story.
C．To explain two arguments.
D．To criticize a viewpoint.
35．What story do you think the author will tell next
A．A king’s-comeback story.
B．A rags-to-riches story.
C．A Yuan Longping-style story.
D．An overnight-success story.
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。
(2025·山西运城期末)
How to Stop Being a People Pleaser
As a recovering people pleaser，I spent much of my life keeping others happy.Breaking this habit meant stepping on a few toes.However，I’ve become a happier person as a result.Here are some tips I used to stop being a people pleaser.
Identify your priorities.Take a moment to think about why you are trying to learn how to stop being a people pleaser. 36 Why do you feel the need to keep them happy Answering these questions will help you set a goal that you can hold yourself accountable to.
Just say “no”．One reason why people pleasers say “yes” to everything is that they fear disappointing others. 37 If you are a people pleaser，you are likely to spend lots of energy trying to control how people feel about you.The best thing you can do is let them feel their feelings.It will feel liberating to free yourself from being responsible for someone else’s reaction.
38 Saying “no” is a good way to set better boundaries in your important relationships.All healthy relationships have their own boundaries.If you haven’t set boundaries in your relationships，the odds are that at some point you will end up feeling pressured to do something you don’t want to do.
Accept yourself.Many people pleasers are insecure about who they are. 39 Check out our summary of Brené Brown’s The Gifts of Imperfection to learn how to accept your imperfections and love yourself.
Remember that you cannot please everyone.No matter what you do，there will always be someone who is unhappy with your choices. 40
A．Learn to set healthy boundaries.
B．Don’t mix up your boundaries with others’．
C．Who are the people that you feel the need to please
D．Spend some time learning to love yourself for who you are.
E．So why bother trying to please everyone if it isn’t possible
F．But saying “no” is the best way to take care of your own needs.
G．That is why the more you seek security，the less of it you have.
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。
Summer Clayton may not have children in real life，but he’s “a proud dad” to 2.8 million people on the Internet.
Every week，he sits down to dinner and has a 41 chat with his “kids”．He looks into the camera and asks about their day.He 42 them how to shave，and reminds them it’s OK to be 43 when life hurts.To some，his one-way conversations may seem 44 .But his efforts have struck a chord(引起共鸣) among people who 45 a father figure—or just someone who listens to their 46 in the daily life.
Clayton is a civilian fitness trainer in real life.He started 47 on the Internet in late 2020 with inspirational and how-to videos，and 48 jokingly called him “dad”．His first video to go viral was a shaving how-to—a 49 to someone who sent him a message asking，“Hey Dad，can you teach me how to shave？” The video 50 ，earning him tens of thousands of new fans within hours.
Clayton’s extended family comes in all 51 .Many of his “kids” are old enough to be his parents.Clayton’s 52 doesn’t seem to bother his fans.At 58，Sarah D’Imperio may not seem like Clayton’s target audience，but she believes that it’s a(n) 53 idea，especially for youngsters who may not have a paternal(父亲的) role model that listens or has 54 to listen.“It’s just heart-warming to see someone trying to 55 a small part of that role for anyone，” she says.
41．A.quick B．formal
C．secret D．virtual
42．A.trains B．convinces
C．teaches D．supports
43．A.painful B．peaceful
C．shameful D．hopeful
44．A.dull B．tough
C．silly D．brief
45．A.find B．need
C．admit D．start
46．A.decisions B．hobbies
C．excuses D．troubles
47．A.posting B．profiting
C．searching D．donating
48．A.critics B．followers
C．experts D．reporters
49．A.suggestion B．promise
C．reward D．response
50．A.caught up B．came out
C．took off D．held out
51．A.places B．ages
C．types D．classes
52．A.faith B．experience
C．youth D．appearance
53．A.brilliant B．ambitious
C．complicated D．abstract
54．A.luck B．time
C．energy D．honor
55．A.value B．create
C．define D．fill
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·河南鹤壁二模)
Are you impressed by the mountains in Avatar The real ones are in Zhangjiajie.For those who love nature，Zhangjiajie is a must.Zhangjiajie National Park is now 56._______________ UNESCO World Heritage site，one that has seen tourism boom，stimulating economic 57.________________(grow)，and providing a lot of job 58. (opportunity) for the locals.Over the years，the rock caves and karst formations 59. (lead) people to call it a “fairyland”．
The park has thick forests，deep canyons，unusual peaks，caves，and pillar-like rock formations blanketed throughout the park.These pillar-like rock formations are what the park is famous for around the world.One of the fastest and most 60. (effort) ways to experience the area is by 61. (ride) up the world’s tallest outdoor elevator.The 326-meter-tall glass Bailong Elevator 62. (build) onto the side of a cliff at the start of this century and offers amazing views of the park.
Many endangered species of animals and plants can be found there,63.______________ inspired the Chinese government to begin conservation efforts 64. (protect) the landscape of Zhangjiajie.Zhangjiajie is also home 65. the world’s tallest bungee jump as well as the famous Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge—which is the highest and the longest glass bridge of its kind.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
假如你是某中学学生会的主席李华，你们学校将接待来自美国一所中学的访问代表团，你将代表学生会在欢迎会上发言。请你写一篇发言稿，内容要点如下：
1．表示欢迎；
2．表达对两校交流的期待；
3．祝愿访问成功。
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。
Dear friends，
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节 (满分25分)
(2024·河北保定二模)
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。
I was always afraid of water.This fear could not be explained，but I knew that the moment I stepped near any body of water，my legs would turn to jelly(紧张得发软)．I would imagine myself drowning in the water and thrashing around(乱扑腾) helplessly.That was why I had never gone into a swimming pool until swimming became a school requirement.My school wanted all pupils to pass a swimming test，and if they could not，then they would have to attend weekly swimming lessons in school，which made me tremble.
Thus，my parents signed me up for swimming lessons at the pool near my house.With great unwillingness，I attended those weekly lessons，and each one was great suffering for me.I was naturally clumsy，and my fear of water did not help at all.Every lesson，I would be spending my time thrashing about in the water，while my classmates would be swimming countless laps effortlessly and even turning over like dolphins in the water.How was I going to pass the test at this rate
In my swimming class，there was an exceptionally athletic girl.She was tall and muscular，and her name was Kathy.She was the best swimmer in our class and always looked at me with disdain(鄙视)，especially when I thrashed about hopelessly in the water.
Once，after a particularly long and hard swimming lesson，I spotted Kathy swimming gracefully in the pool.Gathering my courage，I asked gently，“Kathy，can you teach me to swim？” She stared at me coldly.It was as if I stood at the edge of an endless ocean of inadequacy，my fears appearing like dark storm clouds threatening to drown me.Yet，in that moment，a glimmer of hope flashed within me，a desperate longing for guidance and acceptance.Would Kathy’s icy exterior(外表) melt under the warmth of empathy，or would I remain forever thrashing in the sea of my own fears
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。
To my surprise，she nodded after a few moments of silence.___________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
“Congratulations！” Kathy said when she learnt I had passed the swimming test.________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
周测试卷(四)
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．Where might the man be
A．In a pool.
B．In a boat.
C．In a bath.
2．Who is the man probably talking to
A．A shop assistant.
B．His wife.
C．His co-worker.
3．What are the speakers talking about
A．How to dance.
B．How to take photos.
C．How to choose a camera.
4．When is the project supposed to be finished
A．At 12：00.
B．At 11：00.
C．Before 10：00.
5．What did the man lose
A．Leathers.
B．A pet.
C．A suitcase.
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 did the woman ask the man to do
A．Return home on time.
B．Invite his friends over.
C．Clean up the house.
7．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Mom and son.
B．Husband and wife.
C．Brother and sister.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．How many hours is Shake It Off Fitness open each day
A．19. B．21. C．24.
9．What does the woman suggest the man do
A．Spend money wisely.
B．Evaluate his needs.
C．Have a tailored plan.
10．What will the man do next
A．Book a personal trainer.
B．Experience the gym himself.
C．Negotiate for a better price.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．Where was Matt when he received Jane’s call
A．In the living room.
B．In the bedroom.
C．In the kitchen.
12．What does Matt find on the table
A．A newspaper.
B．Jane’s purse.
C．Some plates.
13．How does Jane sound in the end
A．Angry.
B．Relaxed.
C．Surprised.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．What is the aim of the first app
A．To make your body flexible.
B．To strengthen your muscle.
C．To burn your body fat.
15．What is the disadvantage of the second app
A．You have to read the instructions.
B．You do the same exercise every day.
C．You must be fit enough to use it.
16．What does Jake Milburn think about the third app
A．Hard.
B．Boring.
C．Inconvenient.
17．Which app might the woman try
A．Daily Fit Club.
B．Superfit in Ten.
C．Burn the Fat.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．Who is the speaker probably talking to
A．Company owners.
B．Language professors.
C．College students.
19．What is the speaker mainly talking about
A．Media impacts.
B．Email customs.
C．Business guidelines.
20．What is the speaker’s last suggestion
A．Avoiding using capitals in emails.
B．Responding to customers in time.
C．Having formal training in writing.
答案 1.A 2.C 3.B 4.A 5.C 6.C 7.A
8．A 9.C 10.B 11.A 12.C 13.B 14.A 15.C 16.B 17.B 18.C 19.B 20.A
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Text 1
M：I don’t like this.I feel like I’m sinking.Are you sure I’ll be OK
W：You’re doing just fine.Just keep kicking your legs，and pushing out with your arms.
Text 2
M：Your gold necklace is so nice.I want to buy one for my wife.
W：Thanks.I think it can hold its value well.I bought it...
M：Shush！Mr Longman is coming towards us with the meeting papers.
Text 3
M：It mentioned how to keep your camera still when you take photos of animals，especially when you’ve got a bigger camera，which is harder to hold still.
W：Like what—using a tree trunk for support，that kind of thing
Text 4
W：It’s 10 o’clock.Now，let’s go out for something to eat.
M：But the project is due in 2 hours.
W：I can’t believe we’ve worked for 11 hours straight.
Text 5
W：Can you describe what you lost in detail，sir
M：Well，it is a large leather suitcase with some English letters and animal patterns on it.
Text 6
W：Hi Barney.I’m home.
M：Great.I was going to phone you to tell you I’m meeting my friends in town later.I’ve done everything you asked me to.
W：Okay，I hope you’ve put all the plates and cups away in the proper cupboards this time.
M：Sure.And my brother helped me clean the floor and the bookcase.
W：Wow，you’re both good boys.Off you go.
Text 7
W：Hello，welcome to Shake It Off Fitness.How can I help you
M：I saw on the sign outside that you have the best budget membership in the city.Is that right
W：Yes，you’ve got that right.
M：Great.Then what times do you have
W：We open at 5 a．m.and close at midnight.
M：Not 24 hours then，I see.
W：No.Almost，though！We tried doing the 24-hour thing，but there really weren’t a lot of people who wanted to do exercise at 2 in the morning.
M：Makes sense.Then，will you do a personalized evaluation of me
W：Sure we will.Have you worked with a personal trainer before
M：No，I haven’t.
W：For your first visits we recommend a session with one of our expert personal trainers.
M：All of this is included in the price
W：Yes，it is.Here’s a free day pass.You can see for yourself and talk to other members and our staff.
M：OK，thanks very much!
Text 8
W：Matt，this is Jane.
M：Hi，what’s up
W：Listen，Matt，I need your help.I couldn’t find my purse when I was trying to pay at the supermarket，and it has my cash card and everything in it.
M：Is it in the bedroom？Let me go there...
W：No，I think it’s in the kitchen.Could you look for it there
M：OK.Hold on...Now I’m in the kitchen.
W：Can you see it
M：No，sorry.
W：Is there anything on the table
M：There are some plates...There’s Helen’s cup but no purse.
W：How about on the work surfaces
M：I can’t see it.There’s only the newspaper.
W：Could you look under it
M：OK.Oh，got it.
W：Oh，thanks，Matt.I was really worried.Please put it in the drawer of the desk in our bedroom.
M：OK.Bye.I’ll go to work soon.
Text 9
W：Today we’re talking about fitness.With me is Jake Milburn，a personal trainer.He’s tried four apps for us.What did you find，Jake
M：Well，the first one I chose is Ten-minute Yoga.Each day it gives you a new workout.The idea is to make your body move more easily.One problem is that there’s no sound，so you have to read the instructions during the exercises.
W：OK.What’s next
M：Daily Fit Club has 12-minute workouts to make your heart and muscles stronger.The exercises are quite difficult.You have to be quite fit before you start，so it isn’t really suitable for beginners.
W：No good for me，then.
M：The next one is Burn the Fat，which aims to burn body fat and make you thinner and fitter.The exercises are good，but they’re not very interesting!
W：Definitely no good for me，then what about the last one
M：This was Superfit in Ten.It uses videos to show you what to do，so it’s clear and easy to follow.The workouts are fun，and they’ll get your muscles stronger.
W：It sounds like a good one for me.
Text 10
W：Though social media and messaging apps have taken over some of the roles from email as a form of communication，email is likely to keep an important role for business communication in the future.Surprisingly，though，a lot of companies and organizations lack formal guidelines for emailing.As most of you will soon be entering the workforce，I would like to share with you my own rules for emailing.If someone sends you an email，reply to the sender to acknowledge the email.It’s not necessary to reply to a mass email sent to numerous people.But it’s common politeness to respond to a personal message，preferably within 24 hours of receiving it.It’s also important to use proper English.Think of an email as a letter.Spelling，grammar and even the format should not be overlooked.And finally，never use capitals to emphasize a word or words in an email.It’s the same as shouting loudly.All right.That’s as deep as the explanation goes.Now I’m going to open up for questions.
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·山东枣庄一模)
Walk and dance on the ceilings，sit in a bathroom with an upside-down toilet，grab a chair in the home office，and traverse the entry way，sitting-room，bedroom，kitchen，and e on down，upside-down，to House Down Under，Australia’s first inverted house photo experience!
This hugely successful，unique and exciting attraction is back just in time for the school holidays at Rouse Hill Town Centre in Western Sydney.It is a must-see，family-friendly，fun experience with a range of installations and activities inside a completely inverted house.
Visitors can spend as much time as they like inside the house，so they can take their time perfecting poses and taking as many photos as they like.House Down Under staff are always on hand in the house，offering advice，tips on best photo ops and to snap pictures of the whole group.
House Down Under is open from April 1st and opening hours can be found at the end of this article or on the official website.The building is located between the Metro and the Town Centre at Market Square，Rouse Hill Town Centre and you won’t be able to miss it.
Rouse Hill Town Centre is also a great place for families with a variety of entertainment and food options，so make it a day out and enjoy everything on offer.
Entry tickets to House Down Under：
$27 for an adult; $19 for a child；$23 for a discount，with family passes ranging from $52 to $74 for a family of four.
For further information on House Down Under，visit the website：www..au.
OPEN DAILY：Weekdays 9 am to 6 pm; Weekends 10 am to 6 pm.
语篇解读 这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了澳大利亚一家倒置的房屋照片体验馆House Down Under的独特之处以及参观费用等信息。
21．What is special about House Down Under
A．It is conveniently located.
B．All staff are properly trained.
C．All things are upside-down in it.
D．It supplies flexible food options.
答案 C
解析 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Come on down，upside-down，to House Down Under，Australia’s first inverted house photo experience！”以及第二段中“It is a must-see，family-friendly，fun experience with a range of installations and activities inside a completely inverted house.”可知，House Down Under的特殊之处就在于它里面的一切东西都是倒置的。故选C。
22．What can visitors do in House Down Under
A．Take pictures at will.
B．Enjoy a shopping trip.
C．Have a family party.
D．Visit its occupants.
答案 A
解析 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Come on down，upside-down，to House Down Under，Australia’s first inverted house photo experience！”以及第三段中“Visitors can spend as much time as they like inside the house，so they can take their time perfecting poses and taking as many photos as they like.”可知，游客们可以在House Down Under里面尽情拍照。故选A。
23．How much does a family of four pay at least for the entry
A．$23. B．$27.
C．$52. D．$74.
答案 C
解析 细节理解题。根据最后部分中“$23 for a discount，with family passes ranging from $52 to $74 for a family of four”可知，四口之家去参观House Down Under的话至少要花52美元。故选C。
B
If you are a mushroom scientist，you are vastly outnumbered by estimates suggesting that there are between 2.2 million and 3.8 million species of fungi(真菌)，the majority of which are yet to be identified.However，professionals in the field are not alone in their efforts to uncover new species.An enthusiastic community of amateurs has emerged，bridging the gap between professionals and non-professionals.These amateurs have even made significant discoveries.One such amateur is Taylor Lockwood，a 74-year-old mushroom enthusiast and professional photographer.
In 1984，while living on the Mendocino coast of California，Taylor Lockwood developed a fascination with mushrooms.“Outside my cottage were these amazing mushrooms，” he says.“And it was as if these mushrooms looked at me and said，‘Taylor，go out and tell the world how pretty we are.’” Lockwood answered their call and purchased camera equipment to capture their true essence.His passion for photographing mushrooms was so intense that he would even dig holes next to the mushrooms to get the perfect angle for his shots.
In the Monongahela National Forest，Taylor Lockwood discovered an unusual mushroom that looked like tiny fingers wearing off-white gloves.Upon deeper investigation，fungi researcher Amy Rossman confirmed that it was a “hazel glove” mushroom，which is a rare find.“Mushrooms are not like plants，” Rossman says.“They don’t come up at the same time every year，and so sometimes it can be decades between when a fungus fruits.” Rossman says that’s why it’s so valuable to have people like Taylor Lockwood searching through the forest with a trained eye.
A few years ago，Taylor Lockwood realized that still photos weren’t sufficient，so he chose to create time-lapse(延时拍摄的) videos of mushrooms.“When I do time-lapse，I see so much life happening around the mushrooms—insects，worms and other small creatures interacting with them，” he says.Lockwood’s love for art is evident in his approach to filming mushrooms over time.Although he appreciates the scientific aspect of his work，he identifies himself as an artist at heart.
语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了Taylor Lockwood，一名蘑菇爱好者和摄影师，在真菌学领域做出了重大贡献。
24．What can we learn about mushroom amateurs from paragraph 1
A．They keep close track of the growth of fungi.
B．They classify the majority of mushroom species.
C．They replace professional scientists in the field.
D．They help identify new species of mushroom.
答案 D
解析 细节理解题。根据第一段中“However，professionals in the field are not alone in their efforts to uncover new species.An enthusiastic community of amateurs has emerged，bridging the gap between professionals and non-professionals.These amateurs have even made significant discoveries.”可知，蘑菇爱好者们在探索新真菌品种方面有重大发现，即他们帮助识别蘑菇的新品种，故选D。
25．What inspired Lockwood to photograph mushrooms
A．His desire for knowledge.
B．His curiosity about nature.
C．The beauty of nearby mushrooms.
D．The appeal of outdoor photography.
答案 C
解析 细节理解题。根据第二段中“In 1984，while living on the Mendocino coast of California，Taylor Lockwood developed a fascination with mushrooms.‘Outside my cottage were these amazing mushrooms，’ he says.‘And it was as if these mushrooms looked at me and said，‘Taylor，go out and tell the world how pretty we are.’ ”可知，小屋附近的蘑菇仿佛在呼唤Taylor记录下它们的美丽，Taylor也回应了这些呼唤，即小屋附近蘑菇的美激发Taylor决定用相机去拍摄它们，故选C。
26．Which of the following best describes Lockwood according to paragraph 3
A．Skilled and observant.
B．Focused and flexible.
C．Talented and optimistic.
D．Organized and responsible.
答案 A
解析 推理判断题。根据第三段中“In the Monongahela National Forest，Taylor Lockwood discovered an unusual mushroom that looked like tiny fingers wearing off-white gloves.”可知，Taylor在森林里发现了稀有的蘑菇品种，再结合第三段中“They don’t come up at the same time every year，...searching through the forest with a trained eye.”可知，Taylor的敏锐眼光在搜寻蘑菇品种方面难能可贵。因此可推知，Taylor是一个有经验且善于观察的人，故选A。
27．Why did Lockwood decide to make time-lapse videos of mushrooms
A．To improve his photography techniques.
B．To capture dynamic life in an artistic way.
C．To collect biological data for deeper research.
D．To use a new approach to scientific studies.
答案 B
解析 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“...still photos weren’t sufficient，so he chose to create time-lapse(延时拍摄的) videos...‘When I do time-lapse，I see so much life happening around the mushrooms...’．..he identifies himself as an artist at heart.”可知，Taylor认为静态照片不足以展示蘑菇及其周围的生命力，他认为自己内心是艺术家，于是选择以延时视频捕捉。因此可推知，Taylor决定拍摄蘑菇的延时视频是为了以艺术的方式捕捉动态生活，故选B。
C
(2025·安徽蚌埠质检)
Researchers have found a group of lost cities in the Amazon rainforest.The cities were home to at least 10,000 farmers around 2,000 years ago.
Stéphen Rostain，one of the researchers，first noticed the earthen mounds(土墩) and buried roads in Ecuador more than twenty years ago.But at the time，he wasn’t sure how it all fitted together.Recent mapping using laser(激光) technology revealed those locations to be part of a group of settlements in the forested areas near the Andes mountains and connecting roads.
This LIDAR image provided by researchers in January 2024 shows complexes of rectangular(矩形) platforms arranged around low squares along wide dug streets at the Kunguints site，Upano Valley in Ecuador.“It was a lost valley of cities，and it’s incredible，” said Rostain.
The Upano people lived in the settlements between around 500 BCE and 300 to 600 CE.That was around the same time period as the Roman Empire in Europe.Ancient people built on over 6,000 earthen mounds in an area surrounded by agricultural fields with drainage(排水) canals.The largest roads were 10 meters wide and went for 10 to 20 kilometers.While it is difficult to estimate populations，the area was home to at least 10,000 people，and possibly about 15,000 or 30,000 at its highest point.That is comparable to the estimated population of Roman-era London，then Britain’s largest city.The Amazon is often thought of as a wild area with only small groups of people.But recent discoveries have shown us how much more complex the past really is.
Scientists have recently also found evidence of complex rainforest societies that came before European contact elsewhere in the Amazon，including in Bolivia and Brazil.“There’s always been an incredible diversity of people and settlements in the Amazon，not only one way to live，” said Rostain.“We’re just learning more about them.”
语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。这篇文章介绍了研究人员在亚马孙雨林中发现的一组古代城市群落。研究人员还发现，亚马孙雨林地区在欧洲罗马帝国时期存在着复杂的社会结构，这与人们对亚马孙地区的传统认知不同。
28．What does Rostain think about the finding
A．Unreasonable.
B．Understandable.
C．Unforgettable.
D．Unbelievable.
答案 D
解析 推理判断题。根据第三段中“It was a lost valley of cities，and it’s incredible”可知，Rostain对这一发现感到非常惊讶和不可思议。故选D。
29．What’s paragraph 4 mainly about
A．The lost cities’ long history and complex civilization.
B．The lost cities’ relationship with the Roman Empire.
C．The Upano people’s similarities in lifestyle with Londoners.
D．The Upano people’s advanced agriculture and transport.
答案 A
解析 段落大意题。根据第四段中“The Upano people lived in the settlements between around 500 BCE and 300 to 600 CE...The largest roads were 10 meters wide and went for 10 to 20 kilometers.”以及本段最后一句“But recent discoveries have shown us how much more complex the past really is.”可知，本段主要介绍了这些古代城市的悠久历史和复杂的文明。故选A。
30．What can be inferred from Rostain’s words in the last paragraph
A．People have learned enough about the complex societies.
B．Much remains to be discovered about the lost societies.
C．The rainforest societies are as complex as ever thought.
D．European contact with the lost cities dates from long ago.
答案 B
解析 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“‘There’s always been an incredible diversity of people and settlements in the Amazon，not only one way to live，’said Rostain.‘We’re just learning more about them.’”可知，我们对这些城市的了解仍然不够完整，还有很多待发现的内容。故选B。
31．Which of the following is the most suitable title for the text
A．The Loss of Complex Rainforest Societies
B．The History of Complex Old Settlements
C．Researchers Discover Lost Cities in Amazon
D．Scientists Find Incredible Diversity of People
答案 C
解析 标题归纳题。根据第一段以及通读全文可知，文章介绍的是研究人员在亚马孙雨林中发现的一组古代城市群落。研究人员还发现，亚马孙雨林地区在欧洲罗马帝国时期存在着复杂的社会结构，这与人们对亚马孙地区的传统认知不同。故选C。
D
(2024·广东韶关二模)
Is life a story or a game Answers may vary from one to another.Over the course of life，we find things to love and commit to—a job，a partner or a community.At times，we struggle to learn from our misfortunes to grow in wisdom，kindness and grace.
Will Storr，a writer whose work I admire，says this story version of life is a misunderstanding.In his book The Status Game，he argues that human beings are deeply driven by status.Rather than about being liked or accepted，he writes，it’s about being better than others.“When people are obedient to us，offer respect，admiration or praise，that’s status.It feels good.”
Life is a series of games，he adds.There’s the high school game of competing to be the popular kid.The lawyer game to make partner.The finance game to make the most money.The academic game for fame.The sports game to show that our team is the best.Even when we are trying to do good，Storr claims，we’re playing the “virtue game” to show we are morally superior to others.
I think Storr is in danger of becoming one of those guys who ignore the noble desires of the human heart and the caring element in every friendship and family.The status-mad world that Storr describes is so loveless.In fact，gaming as a way of life is immature.Maturity means rising above the shallow desire—for status—that doesn’t really nourish us.It’s about cultivating the higher desires: the love of truth and learning; the inner pleasure the craftsman gets in his work，which is not about popularity，and the desire for a good and meaningful life that inspires people to practise daily acts of generosity.
How do people gradually learn to cultivate these higher motivations To answer that，I’d have to tell you a story.
语篇解读 这是一篇议论文。生活是一个故事还是一场游戏？作家Will Storr认为生活就是一系列的游戏，人类深受地位的驱使，作者指出这种生活态度是不成熟的，成熟意味着追求更高的愿望。
32．What lies in the core of Will Storr’s opinion about life
A．The pride in one’s virtue.
B．The pursuit of superiority.
C．The desire for acceptance.
D．The motivation by wealth.
答案 B
解析 细节理解题。根据第二段中关键句“In his book...it’s about being better than others.”以及第三段中“There’s the high school game of competing...to show we are morally superior to others.”可知，Will Storr对于生活的观点的核心在于要比别人更好，B项“追求优越感”符合题意，故选B。
33．What can be viewed as higher motivations in the text
A．Love and superiority.
B．Maturity and desire.
C．Friendship and popularity.
D．Commitment and kindness.
答案 D
解析 推理判断题。根据第四段中“It’s about...of generosity.(它是关于培养更高的愿望：对真理和学习的热爱；工匠从他的作品中获得内心的愉悦，这与受欢迎与否无关，以及对美好而有意义的生活的渴望，激励着人们践行慷慨的日常行为)”可知，D项“全心投入和善良”可以被视为更高的动机，故选D。
34．What’s the main purpose of the passage
A．To correct an attitude.
B．To tell a story.
C．To explain two arguments.
D．To criticize a viewpoint.
答案 A
解析 写作意图题。本文首先提出问题：生活是一个故事还是一场游戏？接着提到了作家Will Storr对此问题的回答——他认为生活就是一系列的游戏，人类深受地位的驱使，然后作者指出这种生活态度是不成熟的，并提出了自己的观点，故本文目的是纠正一种态度，故选A。
35．What story do you think the author will tell next
A．A king’s-comeback story.
B．A rags-to-riches story.
C．A Yuan Longping-style story.
D．An overnight-success story.
答案 C
解析 推理判断题。根据第四段最后一句“It’s about cultivating...generosity.”和最后一段“How do people...I’d have to tell you a story.”可知，更高的愿望是对真理和学习的热爱和对美好而有意义的生活的渴望，作者接下来要讲述关于如何培养这些更高动机的故事，C项“一个袁隆平式的故事”符合更高动机的内涵，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。
(2025·山西运城期末)
How to Stop Being a People Pleaser
As a recovering people pleaser，I spent much of my life keeping others happy.Breaking this habit meant stepping on a few toes.However，I’ve become a happier person as a result.Here are some tips I used to stop being a people pleaser.
Identify your priorities.Take a moment to think about why you are trying to learn how to stop being a people pleaser. 36 Why do you feel the need to keep them happy Answering these questions will help you set a goal that you can hold yourself accountable to.
Just say “no”．One reason why people pleasers say “yes” to everything is that they fear disappointing others. 37 If you are a people pleaser，you are likely to spend lots of energy trying to control how people feel about you.The best thing you can do is let them feel their feelings.It will feel liberating to free yourself from being responsible for someone else’s reaction.
38 Saying “no” is a good way to set better boundaries in your important relationships.All healthy relationships have their own boundaries.If you haven’t set boundaries in your relationships，the odds are that at some point you will end up feeling pressured to do something you don’t want to do.
Accept yourself.Many people pleasers are insecure about who they are. 39 Check out our summary of Brené Brown’s The Gifts of Imperfection to learn how to accept your imperfections and love yourself.
Remember that you cannot please everyone.No matter what you do，there will always be someone who is unhappy with your choices. 40
A．Learn to set healthy boundaries.
B．Don’t mix up your boundaries with others’．
C．Who are the people that you feel the need to please
D．Spend some time learning to love yourself for who you are.
E．So why bother trying to please everyone if it isn’t possible
F．But saying “no” is the best way to take care of your own needs.
G．That is why the more you seek security，the less of it you have.
语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了如何停止取悦他人从而成为一个更快乐的人的建议。
36．答案 C
解析 根据下文“Why do you feel the need to keep them happy？”可知，C项能够衔接下文，符合语境，下文中的them指代选项中的“the people that you feel the need to please”。故选C。
37．答案 F
解析 根据上文可知，此处建议我们学会说“不”。由此可知，F项能够衔接上文，且与上文形成转折关系，符合语境。故选F。
38．答案 A
解析 此处为本段主题句。根据下文“Saying ‘no’ is a good way to set better boundaries in your important relationships.All healthy relationships have their own boundaries.”可知，本段建议设定正常合理的界限。由此可知，A项适合作本段主题句。故选A。
39．答案 D
解析 根据上下文可知，本段建议接受真实的自己。上文提到取悦他人的人对自己缺乏信心，而这就需要花费一些时间来学会爱自己。由此可知，D项能够衔接上文，符合语境。故选D。
40．答案 E
解析 根据上文可知，我们不能让所有人都满意，E项能够衔接上文，构成因果关系，符合语境。故选E。
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。
Summer Clayton may not have children in real life，but he’s “a proud dad” to 2.8 million people on the Internet.
Every week，he sits down to dinner and has a 41 chat with his “kids”．He looks into the camera and asks about their day.He 42 them how to shave，and reminds them it’s OK to be 43 when life hurts.To some，his one-way conversations may seem 44 .But his efforts have struck a chord(引起共鸣) among people who 45 a father figure—or just someone who listens to their 46 in the daily life.
Clayton is a civilian fitness trainer in real life.He started 47 on the Internet in late 2020 with inspirational and how-to videos，and 48 jokingly called him “dad”．His first video to go viral was a shaving how-to—a 49 to someone who sent him a message asking，“Hey Dad，can you teach me how to shave？” The video 50 ，earning him tens of thousands of new fans within hours.
Clayton’s extended family comes in all 51 .Many of his “kids” are old enough to be his parents.Clayton’s 52 doesn’t seem to bother his fans.At 58，Sarah D’Imperio may not seem like Clayton’s target audience，but she believes that it’s a(n) 53 idea，especially for youngsters who may not have a paternal(父亲的) role model that listens or has 54 to listen.“It’s just heart-warming to see someone trying to 55 a small part of that role for anyone，” she says.
语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了Summer Clayton虽然在现实世界中没有孩子，但他通过在网上扮演父亲的形象和孩子说话，发布了许多具有启发性、指导性的视频，成为网上280万人的“骄傲爸爸”。
41．A.quick B．formal
C．secret D．virtual
答案 D
解析 根据上文“he’s ‘a proud dad’ to 2.8 million people on the Internet”和下文“He looks into the camera and asks about their day.”可知，他在网上和“孩子们”进行虚拟聊天。故选D。
42．A.trains B．convinces
C．teaches D．supports
答案 C
解析 根据下文“His first video to go viral was a shaving how-to”可知，他教“孩子们”如何刮胡子。故选C。
43．A.painful B．peaceful
C．shameful D．hopeful
答案 A
解析 根据空后“when life hurts”可知，在生活中受伤时，感到痛苦是没什么的。故选A。
44．A.dull B．tough
C．silly D．brief
答案 C
解析 根据空后But可知，前后句之间是转折关系。根据下文“But his efforts have struck a chord (引起共鸣) among people who a father figure—or just someone who listens to their in the daily life.”可知，他的努力在一些人当中能够引起共鸣，再结合常识可知，他单方面的对话可能在一些人看来很愚蠢。故选C。
45．A.find B．need
C．admit D．start
答案 B
解析 根据空后“a father figure—or just someone who listens to their in the daily life”和下文“especially for youngsters who may not have a paternal(父亲的) role model”可知，这些人需要一个父亲的形象。故选B。
46．A.decisions B．hobbies
C．excuses D．troubles
答案 D
解析 根据上文“He looks into the camera and asks about their day.”和空前“listens to their”可知，这里指倾听他们日常生活中的烦恼。故选D。
47．A.posting B．profiting
C．searching D．donating
答案 A
解析 根据下文“with inspirational and how-to videos”可知，这里指的是在网上发布视频。故选A。
48．A.critics B．followers
C．experts D．reporters
答案 B
解析 根据上文“he’s ‘a proud dad’ to 2.8 million people on the Internet”可知，他在网上是280万人的“爸爸”，由此可知，他的粉丝们(追随者)开玩笑地称呼他“爸爸”。故选B。
49．A.suggestion B．promise
C．reward D．response
答案 D
解析 根据空后“to someone who sent him a message asking，‘Hey Dad，can you teach me how to shave’”可知，网上有人问他能否教刮胡子，作为回应，他发布了一段如何刮胡子的视频。故选D。
50．A.caught up B．came out
C．took off D．held out
答案 C
解析 根据空后“earning him tens of thousands of new fans within hours”可知，这个视频在几小时内就让他获得了成千上万的新粉丝，所以非常受欢迎。故选C。
51．A.places B．ages
C．types D．classes
答案 B
解析 根据下文“Many of his ‘kids’ are old enough to be his parents.”可知，他的“孩子们”来自不同的年龄段。故选B。
52．A.faith B．experience
C．youth D．appearance
答案 C
解析 根据上文“Many of his ‘kids’ are old enough to be his parents.”可知，有些粉丝的年纪比Clayton大很多，但Clayton的年轻并没有困扰粉丝。故选C。
53．A.brilliant B．ambitious
C．complicated D．abstract
答案 A
解析 根据下文“It’s just heart-warming to see someone trying to a small part of that role for anyone”可知，她认为Clayton的做法很暖心，即是一个极好的主意。故选A。
54．A.luck B．time
C．energy D．honor
答案 B
解析 结合上文“may not have a paternal(父亲的) role model”可知，有些青少年的生活中没有能够倾听他们或者匀出时间倾听他们的父亲角色。故选B。
55．A.value B．create
C．define D．fill
答案 D
解析 根据上文“youngsters who may not have a paternal(父亲的) role model”可知，有些青少年的生活中没有父亲的参与，而Clayton为这些人填补了这一部分。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·河南鹤壁二模)
Are you impressed by the mountains in Avatar The real ones are in Zhangjiajie.For those who love nature，Zhangjiajie is a must.Zhangjiajie National Park is now 56._______________ UNESCO World Heritage site，one that has seen tourism boom，stimulating economic 57.________________(grow)，and providing a lot of job 58. (opportunity) for the locals.Over the years，the rock caves and karst formations 59. (lead) people to call it a “fairyland”．
The park has thick forests，deep canyons，unusual peaks，caves，and pillar-like rock formations blanketed throughout the park.These pillar-like rock formations are what the park is famous for around the world.One of the fastest and most 60. (effort) ways to experience the area is by 61. (ride) up the world’s tallest outdoor elevator.The 326-meter-tall glass Bailong Elevator 62. (build) onto the side of a cliff at the start of this century and offers amazing views of the park.
Many endangered species of animals and plants can be found there,63.______________ inspired the Chinese government to begin conservation efforts 64. (protect) the landscape of Zhangjiajie.Zhangjiajie is also home 65. the world’s tallest bungee jump as well as the famous Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge—which is the highest and the longest glass bridge of its kind.
语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了世界遗产张家界的自然景观、丰富物种和游乐设施。
56．答案 a
解析 考查冠词。根据句意和句中的单数可数名词site可知，空格处应该填入一个不定冠词a或an表示数量；因为空格后的UNESCO的发音是辅音音素开头，所以应该用冠词a。故填a。
57．答案 growth
解析 考查名词。根据句意和所给动词grow以及空格前的economic可知，空格处应该填入grow的名词形式growth作stimulating的宾语。故填growth。
58．答案 opportunities
解析 考查名词复数。根据句意和空格前的a lot of以及所给可数名词opportunity可知，空格处应该填入opportunity的复数形式opportunities。故填opportunities。
59．答案 have led
解析 考查时态和主谓一致。分析句子结构可知，空格处为该句子的谓语部分。因句中有常与现在完成时态连用的时间状语Over the years，所以应该使用现在完成时态，又因主语the rock caves and karst formations是and连接的可数名词复数，助动词应该用have。故填have led。
60．答案 effortless
解析 考查形容词。根据句意和所给名词effort以及空格前的the fastest and most可知，空格处应该填入和fastest并列的形容词作定语，修饰后面的名词ways，且意义为“不需费力的”。故填effortless。
61．答案 riding
解析 考查动名词。根据句意和空格前的介词by以及所给动词ride可知，空格处应该填入ride的动名词形式riding作介词by的宾语。故填riding。
62．答案 was built
解析 考查时态、语态和主谓一致。分析句子结构可知，空格处为句子的谓语部分。因主语The 326-meter-tall glass Bailong Elevator与动词build之间是被动关系，故使用被动语态，再结合时间状语at the start of this century可知“修建”发生在过去，所以应使用一般过去时的被动语态。主语为单数，be动词应用was。故填was built。
63．答案 which
解析 考查定语从句。分析句子可知，此处是一个非限制性定语从句，对前面主句的内容进行限定说明，该定语从句缺少主语，所以空格处应该填入一个关系代词，代替前面主句的内容在从句中作主语。故填which。
64．答案 to protect
解析 考查不定式。根据句意和空格前的名词efforts以及所给动词protect可知，空格处应该填入不定式形式to protect作定语，修饰前面的名词efforts。故填to protect。
65．答案 to
解析 考查介词。根据句意和空格前的home可知，此处是考查固定搭配be home to(为……的所在地)。故填to。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
假如你是某中学学生会的主席李华，你们学校将接待来自美国一所中学的访问代表团，你将代表学生会在欢迎会上发言。请你写一篇发言稿，内容要点如下：
1．表示欢迎；
2．表达对两校交流的期待；
3．祝愿访问成功。
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。
Dear friends，
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Dear friends，
On behalf of our student council，I would like to extend a warm welcome to the visiting delegation from the United States! We are more than delighted to have you here and are excited about the opportunity for cultural exchange between our two schools，which is greatly meaningful to all of us.
This visit presents a wonderful chance for us to learn from each other，as we share our unique perspectives and experiences.We do hope that through this interaction，not only can we broaden our horizons but also deepen our understanding of different cultures and educational systems.
We genuinely believe that this visit will be a great success and that it will create lasting friendships between our students.Let us seize this opportunity to build bridges of understanding and cooperation，as we work towards a brighter and more connected global community.
第二节 (满分25分)
(2024·河北保定二模)
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。
I was always afraid of water.This fear could not be explained，but I knew that the moment I stepped near any body of water，my legs would turn to jelly(紧张得发软)．I would imagine myself drowning in the water and thrashing around(乱扑腾) helplessly.That was why I had never gone into a swimming pool until swimming became a school requirement.My school wanted all pupils to pass a swimming test，and if they could not，then they would have to attend weekly swimming lessons in school，which made me tremble.
Thus，my parents signed me up for swimming lessons at the pool near my house.With great unwillingness，I attended those weekly lessons，and each one was great suffering for me.I was naturally clumsy，and my fear of water did not help at all.Every lesson，I would be spending my time thrashing about in the water，while my classmates would be swimming countless laps effortlessly and even turning over like dolphins in the water.How was I going to pass the test at this rate
In my swimming class，there was an exceptionally athletic girl.She was tall and muscular，and her name was Kathy.She was the best swimmer in our class and always looked at me with disdain(鄙视)，especially when I thrashed about hopelessly in the water.
Once，after a particularly long and hard swimming lesson，I spotted Kathy swimming gracefully in the pool.Gathering my courage，I asked gently，“Kathy，can you teach me to swim？” She stared at me coldly.It was as if I stood at the edge of an endless ocean of inadequacy，my fears appearing like dark storm clouds threatening to drown me.Yet，in that moment，a glimmer of hope flashed within me，a desperate longing for guidance and acceptance.Would Kathy’s icy exterior(外表) melt under the warmth of empathy，or would I remain forever thrashing in the sea of my own fears
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。
To my surprise，she nodded after a few moments of silence.___________________________
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“Congratulations！” Kathy said when she learnt I had passed the swimming test.________
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To my surprise，she nodded after a few moments of silence.From then on，Kathy stayed back for about an hour after every swimming lesson to coach me.She taught me how to propel myself forward in the water and I gradually gained confidence in the pool.Slowly but surely，I improved under her guidance and encouragement.Four months later，it was time for me to take my swimming test.I jumped into the pool and followed all of Kathy’s advice.I swam gracefully，just like a fish，and passed the test with flying colours.
“Congratulations！” Kathy said when she learnt I had passed the swimming test.I threw my arms around her and hugged her tightly.“Thank you! You’re a wonderful friend! If it had not been for you，I would not have done so well！” I exclaimed.Since then，our friendship has blossomed.We meet frequently to have fun with each other，sharing both joys and sorrows.Surprisingly，I gradually love the water.A friend like Kathy is hard to come by.She has a heart of gold and I will definitely treasure our precious friendship.
