湖北省武汉2024-2025学年度高二下学期期末考试
英 语 试 题
考试时间：120分钟；命题人：高二备课组
注意事项：
1. 答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息
2. 请将答案正确填写在答题卡上
第I卷（选择题）
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 does the man need help with
A. Changing the service time. B. Repairing his poor Internet. C. Canceling his Wi-Fi service.
2. What does the woman recommend
A. A new bookstore. B. Some delicious coffee. C. A coffee shop with pets.
3. What surprised the man about the second Joker movie
A. It had new characters. B. It was full of music. C. It was too long.
4. What did the woman do last night
A. She made rice balls. B. She sang on the street. C. She joined a celebration.
5. Why doesn’t the man’s alarm clock wake him up
A. The battery is dead. B. It’s not loud enough. C. He set it to the wrong time.
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. Which part of the body did the man hurt
A. His ankle. B. His knee. C. His arm.
7. Why didn’t the man go to see the doctor immediately
A. He had to finish painting the house.
B. He was too painful to walk.
C. He didn’t feel much pain then.
听第7段材料，回答8至10题。
8. What do we know about the man
A. He has been to New York. B. He has lost his job. C. He is on business.
9. What’s the relationship between the man and Nicole
A. Boss and employee. B. Friends. C. Husband and wife.
10. What will the man do next
A. Hunt for a job on the Internet. B. Find what he’s interested in. C. Go back home and explain.
听第8段材料，回答11至13题。
11. How much can the woman spend on the car
A. $2,000. B. $3,400. C. $43,000.
12. Why does the old woman give up driving
A. She has poor eyesight. B. She is ill. C. She needs to save some money.
13. What do we know about the old woman
A. Her car costs too much.
B. Her car is still in good condition.
C. She lost her driving license.
听第9段材料，回答14至16题。
14. Where does the woman usually buy things
A. In physical stores. B. In live broadcasting rooms. C. In online shops.
15. What does the woman consider most while shopping
A. Variety. B. Time. C. Money.
16. What does the man think of shopping online in China
A. The goods are really cheap.
B. The delivery speed is quite fast.
C. The sellers are very friendly.
听下面一段独白，回答18到20题。
17. What is the speaker talking about
A. Tips for traveling by airplane. B. Ways to buy air tickets. C. The procedure of security check.
18. What will influence the choice of airlines
A. The company’s size. B. The types of tickets. C. The length of the flight.
19. What should travelers do first after they get to the airport
A. Find the boarding gate. B. Check in at the ticket counter. C. Pass through the X-ray machine.
20. Where is the safety instructions card
A. In the travelers’ pockets.
B. In the drawer over the traveler’s seat.
C. In the pocket of the seat in front of the traveler.
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
Power of Public Speaking has partnered with ASI Innovation Labs to integrate artificial intelligence into the Pops Classroom platform for improving public speaking skills. The first project is the Pops Advisor which provides an automatic evaluation of students’ video presentations with visual feedback.
The Advisor offers on-demand comments to students practicing public speaking from anywhere. This flexibility benefits instructors, who can be as hands-on or hands-off during practice. While students can operate autonomously with the tool, instructors can also choose to keep track of students’ progress.
Criteria
Using machine learning models, the Pops Advisor analyzes the following criteria:
Delivery Introduction Body Conclusion
Vocal Style Vocal Quality Vocal Filler Eye Contact Body Language Credibility Attention Central Idea Preview Connective Support Language Connective Credibility Organization Signaling Ending Summary Memorable Ending Credibility
Feedback
The presenter receives feedback on the above four categories. And this feedback is given in the following formats:
Recommendations
To provide presenters with valuable feedback for the next practice, recommendations focus on specific aspects needing improvement. For instance, the recommendation can be “Your message is clear, but be sure you are grabbing your audience’s attention in your introduction to ensure they are listening.”
Speech Metrics (指标)
Useful speech metrics serve as quantitative descriptors on several aspects of the presentation including number of words, total presentation time, speaking rate and vocal fillers percentage.
Pops Advisor can be used in any classroom setting where students are presenting, particularly in the Basic Public Speaking Course. When you are considering what can be achieved by your students toward skill development in a single school semester, Advisor increases the overall development.
21. What is the Pops Advisor
A. A voice assistant. B. A video player. C. A time tracker. D. An evaluation tool.
22. Which of the following categories provides feedback on facial expressions
A. Delivery. B. Introduction. C. Body. D. Conclusion.
23. Who is the text intended for
A. Lab technicians. B. Public speech instructors.
C. Foreign language learners. D. Artificial Intelligence engineers.
B
My hands were shaking uncontrollably. I tried incredibly hard to focus on the words that I spent hours putting down on paper. I tried to defeat my fear of speaking in public on numerous occasions throughout my life. During college and at my first few jobs, I would get ridiculously nervous when I had to give a presentation or lead a meeting. Public speaking had been my nemesis for as long as I could remember.
Then in my mid-thirties, I decided to join the public speaking group Toastmasters. At every meeting, we were rated and forced to compete with other speakers for an award. You would think that I would walk away from these experiences as a polished speaker, but nothing seemed to work.
It wasn’t until recently, when science and scientific institutions were being attacked for unfair reasons during the pandemic, that I decided I must speak out. Science has made this country a place where dreams come true—this is why we all need to protect science. In addition, as a science writer, I try to get readers to understand how science is related to their daily lives.
So I ended up on that frightening stage on that sunny Saturday in April—Earth Day. Despite the body shakes and fear, I persevered. That day, I looked out into the crowd of like-minded science supporters and I felt comfort.
Reaching that milestone goal of getting through a speech truly changed me. At almost forty, I learned that passion can set off a flame in my heart to do things I never dreamed possible. The darkness that led to my speech is sure to lead to new opportunities and adventures.
24. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “nemesis” in Paragraph 1
A. Advantage. B. Annoyance. C. Preference. D. Confusion.
25. How did the author behave towards public speaking after leaving Toastmasters
A. He began to feel less worried. B. He became a polished speaker.
C. He remained a shy speaker. D. Things became worse for him.
26. What made the author want to speak out on Earth Day
A. It was a good chance to learn science. B. It was a test organised by Toastmasters.
C. He must rise up to defend his job. D. He couldn’t have people attacking science.
27. What lesson did the author draw from his successful speech
A. Frustration can be stepping stones to success.
B. Science can lead us to make wonderful changes.
C. Any difficulty can be overcome with great efforts.
D. Passion can motive us to achieve the unachievable.
C
Cats aren’t known for their sensitivity. But a new study published in the journal Applied Animal Behaviour Science suggests that our feline friends may care more about us and other pets in the house than we give them credit for. What it found was that cats responded to the loss in a way that looked strikingly similar to mourning.
To dig deeper into this phenomenon, a team led by psychologist Jennifer Vonk and her co-author Brittany Greene embarked on a comprehensive investigation. They surveyed 412 cat owners or caregivers, asking them how their cat reacted after the death of another pet in the house. Participants used a five-point scale to indicate changes in the cats’ behaviours in the days and weeks after the death. The recorded behaviours were numerous: altered sleep, eating and playing habits, increased vocalisation, spending more time alone, seeking human attention by sitting or lying near them, showing fear or curiosity, interacting with remaining pets, grooming changes, and even searching for the lost pet by sniffing its usual spots.
Respondents were also asked to describe the relationships between the cat and the deceased pet, as well as their own bonds and grief. This indicated that cats form connections and respond emotionally to loss.
It seems cats get sad when a companion dies, though it’s hard to prove this. Some cats changed their eating and playing habits. Others sought more human interaction. And some even searched the house for their missing family members, lingering around the places where they used to play or sleep. Still, Jennifer cautions that there could be other reasons for the changes in the behaviour besides cats’ grief. They might be eating more because they now have more access to the food bowl, or they might be playing less because they no longer have a playmate.
But, she says, even if they do experience grief, it’s probably different from the kind that humans feel. It’s more likely they’re noticing that something has changed in their social environment, and they are responding to the change with feelings of fear or anxiety.
28. What is the main finding of the study on cats
A. Cats are very emotionally stable animals.
B. Cats react only by changing their eating habits.
C. Cats avoid interaction with humans after a pet dies.
D. Cats might display mourning behaviours like humans.
29. What was the method used by researchers to gather data
A. Conducting interviews with professionals.
B. Asking cat owners about their cats’ changes.
C. Studying the cats’ interactions with their owners.
D. Observing the cats in a controlled environment.
30. According to the study, which of the following behaviours may be unrelated to grief
A. Sitting or lying near humans. B. Seeking more interaction with humans.
C. Eating more when there is food around. D. Searching the house for the missing pet.
31. Why does Jennifer think cats react emotionally to another pet’s loss
A. They are experiencing the same grief as humans.
B. They feel abandoned and fearful when left alone.
C. They respond to changes in their social environment.
D. They have developed strong friendships with other pets.
D
The United States contribution to coastal plastic pollution world-wide is significantly larger than previously thought, possibly by as much as five times, according to a study published Friday.
According to the research, published in Science Advances, two factors contributed to the sharp increase: Americans are using more plastic than ever and the current study included pollution produced by United States exports of plastic waste, while the earlier one did not.
The United States, which does not have sufficient infrastructure (基础建设) to handle its recycling demands at home, exports about half of its recyclable waste. Of the total exported, about 88 percent ends up in countries considered to have inadequate waste management.
“When you consider how much of our plastic waste isn’t actually recyclable because it is low-value, polluted or difficult to process, it’s not surprising that a lot of it ends up polluting the environment,” said the study’s lead author, Kara Lavender Law, research professor of oceanography at Sea Education Association, in a statement.
The study estimates that in 2016, the United States contributed between 1.1 and 2.5 million tons of plastic waste to the oceans through a combination of littering, dumping and mismanaged exports.
At a minimum, that’s almost double the total estimated waste in the team’s previous study. At the high end, it would be a fivefold increase over the earlier estimate.
The ranges are wide partly because “there’s no real standard for being able to provide good quality data on collection and disposal of waste in general,” said Ted Siegler, a resource economist at DSM Environmental Solutions, a consulting firm, and an author of the study.
Mr. Siegler said the researchers had evaluated waste-disposal practices in countries around the world and used their “best professional judgment” to determine the lowest and highest amounts of plastic waste likely to escape into the environment. They settled on a range of 25 percent to 75 percent.
Tony Walker, an associate professor at the Dalhousie University School for Resource and Environmental Studies in Halifax, Nova Scotia, said that analyzing waste data can amount to a “data minefield (危机四伏的局面)” because there are no data standards across municipalities. Moreover, once plastic waste is shipped overseas, he said, data is often not recorded at all.
Nonetheless, Dr. Walker, who was not involved in the study, said it could offer a more accurate accounting of plastic pollution than the previous study, which likely underestimated the United States’ contribution. “They’ve put their best estimate, as accurate as they can be with this data,” he said, and used ranges, which underscores that the figures are estimates.
32. According to the research, what has made the US contribution to coastal plastic pollution higher than thought
A. More unrecyclable plastic waste has been produced.
B. Some once excluded data is now included in the study.
C. Americans have begun to export plastic waste recently.
D. People have no device at home to dispose of plastic waste.
33. The total estimated plastic waste was ___________ according to the team’s previous study.
A. about 0.26 million tons B. about 0.55 million tons
C. about 1.1 million tons D. about 2.2 million tons
34. Why is there a wide range in the team’s estimate
A. Countries around the world vary a lot in the amount of plastic waste.
B. More plastic waste has escaped into the environment than before.
C. No such data-related standard is widely acknowledged.
D. The team hopes to give a possible prospect.
35. It can be inferred from the passage that Tony Walker ___________.
A. doesn’t think the team’s estimates are that accurate
B. underestimates the US contribution to plastic waste
C. doesn’t think that the team should provide such estimates
D. feels regretful that he hasn’t been involved in the study
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。
Changing values, digital technologies, and environmental consciousness are shaping the future of residential (住宅的) architecture. The future of housing requires us to redefine how we live, how we occupy space and move in response to global challenges. 36 .
Sustainability at the Core
37 . Residential designs of the future must incorporate energy efficient solutions and reduce carbon footprint. This will be driven by passive house principles, renewable energy, and local sustainability. Making the most of natural light, airflow, and insulation (隔热) results in energy consumption and greater comfort.
38
Future homes will feature seamlessly (无缝地) integrated technology to provide everything from automated lighting and climate control to security and energy management. 39 . Equipped with voice-controlled devices and AI-driven systems, houses will become smarter.
Community-Oriented Living
As urbanization increases, 40 . Future residential architecture encourages a sense of community while providing privacy. Shared green spaces, communal kitchens and co-working areas will become more common, especially in urban developments.
A. Smart Home Integration
B. Flexible, Multi-Functional Spaces
C. Being sustainable has become more a norm than a trend
D. there’s a growing trend toward shared and co-living spaces
E. residents need spaces to concentrate and work productively
F. All of them anticipate the habits and preferences of residents
G. Some trends will define the future of residential architecture
第II卷（非选择题）
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。
My husband AJ started running to lose weight, focusing on the twenty-five pounds he’d put on since we married. I fully 41 him doing what he needed to do to feel good. Therefore, we signed up for the New York 5K race together.
As we waited for the crack of the gun to release us, we 42 up and down at the start line in the bitter January cold.
“You sure you don’t mind if I 43 you ” he asked. He had started 44 a couple of weeks prior and was running a few times a week. “Nope,” I replied.
When the gun 45 , he sprinted ahead. After a few minutes of running, I saw my husband ahead, so I 46 up to him. After a mile, I caught him, and we ran together for a bit. Always competitive, I pushed the 47 , thinking he would keep up. He fell behind a few feet, then a few yards, and then he was 48 . I finished the race in a 49 time of just over twenty-five minutes. I felt beyond thrilled, considering I hadn’t trained.
AJ was ashamed. He couldn’t believe that I, untrained and not particularly in shape, had 50 him.
I encouraged him to move every day and set 51 . Then, he announced that he was going to run a marathon in each state. Once he set his mind on it, he was all in. I saw him run on the hilly, wooded 52 as the cold November air chilled him, and I saw him face hail (冰雹), lightning, and even the 53 of loose dogs.
54 he got his medal and my kiss. When he crossed the line, he certainly wasn’t comfortable — the 55 knees from falling saw to that, but he was satisfied. He had pushed himself beyond what he thought was possible and finished.
41. A. restricted B. supported C. opposed D. doubted
42. A. bounced B. nodded C. floated D. rolled
43. A. help B. leave C. follow D. train
44. A. skipping B. cycling C. swimming D. jogging
45. A. whistled B. screamed C. erupted D. crashed
46. A. edged B. held C. walked D. wandered
47. A. distance B. line C. barrier D. pace
48. A. out of sight B. at a loss C. in a hurry D. out of hand
49. A. sufficient B. long C. terrible D. respectable
50. A. caught B. beaten C. quit D. struck
51. A. tests B. limits C. goals D. records
52. A. highways B. paths C. streets D. sidewalks
53. A. protection B. company C. cheer D. threat
54. A. Immediately B. Gradually C. Eventually D. Suddenly
55. A. treated B. infected C. skinned D. broken
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。
Psychologist Zong Min, while pursuing her PhD at Beijing Normal University, led a three-year program to help students who didn’t want to go to school, an issue increasingly troubling parents. The phenomenon 56 (intensify) during the pandemic due to online learning, and Zong realized the situation was worse than initially 57 (estimate).
Referencing a survey conducted in Guangzhou, she noted that 24.6% of junior high school students and 37.6% of senior high school students exhibited 58 (refuse) to attend school. One 59 (memory) case involved a 13-year-old boy who excelled 60 (academic) in primary school but began avoiding classes in junior high.
Drawing on research and personal experience, Zong developed the idea of a program called Xin Niu Dai to bridge schools, parents, and students, assist them to collectively find solutions to alleviate academic pressure, 61 help children regain their passion for life. Pointing to the rise in reluctance to go to school, Zong emphasized that the underlying 62 (cause) have grown more complex today, and parents must face the reality 63 not wanting to go to school is a global challenge, 64 hospitals increasingly establishing specialized clinics for those exhibiting this behavior.
Zong envisions her program 65 (consist) of three sections: helping students discover their resilience, inspiring teachers to recognize a student’s potential rather than criticizing them, and empowering parents to better protect their child’s mental health. Plans include educational leaflets and an AI app for emotional support.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
假设你是李华，班级要制作“毕业季电子纪念册”，班委给出“Growth Footprints (成长足迹，记录三年关键事件)”和“Dream Voices (梦想之声，收录同学未来期许)”两个设计主题，让大家参与决策。请你给班长Eric写一封邮件，内容包含：1.你的主题选择； 2.阐述选择理由。
注意：(1) 写作词数应为80左右；(2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Eric,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
We sometimes take our loved ones’ concern for granted and show our worst mood to the family. During my growth, an experience in senior high school stood out in my memory.
As a taxi driver, my dad drove through chaotic streets with heavy traffic. Sometimes he had to deal with rude passengers and struggle with thin income. Despite these, he never complained. Dad was devoted to our family and cared much about us. The sunflower keychain I had given him as a Father’s Day gift in fifth grade had long lost its shine. Yet he had it attached to his leather belt everywhere he went. Every day, he simply headed out early in his worn-out uniform with two patches (补丁) and returned late with a tired but warm smile. When we joked about his “fashionable patches”, he’d laugh and say, “These are my medals of honor!”
As I entered senior high school, my world became overwhelming. Math problems danced in my head. My grades didn’t improve but even declined. School pressures skyrocketed. Even small things would set me off. Dad’s daily “How’s school today ” felt like another weight on my back. I was mean to his inquiries, even though I knew he meant well.
One day after a frustrating exam, I returned home, my backpack strap (肩带) cutting into my shoulder. Dad was calculating the taxi bills then. “Hey,” he said, with a smile on his face, “How is …”
“STOP IT!” The words exploded out of me. “You’re always in my business! Can’t you just ... leave me ALONE ”
He froze. The pen he was holding rolled off the table. His face fell, as if I’d thrown cold water on him. Then he stood up slowly and walked to his room. The door shut softly—not a slam (砰地关上), just a quiet click—that somehow hurt me worse.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I was shocked myself and my eyes fell on the keychain, my mind racing. ______________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I knocked at the door and it opened. ___________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________湖北省武汉2024-2025学年度高二下学期期末考试
英 语 试 题
考试时间：120分钟；命题人：高二备课组
注意事项：
1. 答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息
2. 请将答案正确填写在答题卡上
第I卷（选择题）
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 does the man need help with
A. Changing the service time. B. Repairing his poor Internet. C. Canceling his Wi-Fi service.
【答案】A
【原文】
M: I arranged for Wi-Fi to be installed at my home on Thursday.
W: Yes, that’s correct. Everything is booked in, so don’t worry.
M: Sorry, but a problem came up and I won’t be home. I definitely need it set up soon though. How can you help me
2. What does the woman recommend
A. A new bookstore. B. Some delicious coffee. C. A coffee shop with pets.
【答案】C
【原文】
M: I’d love a relaxing weekend. Any ideas
W: I found a cat café downtown where you can have a cup of coffee and read books while playing with cats.
M: Oh wow, that sounds perfect. I’ll definitely check it out.
3. What surprised the man about the second Joker movie
A. It had new characters. B. It was full of music. C. It was too long.
【答案】B
【原文】
M: I saw the second Joker movie last night. I had no idea it was a musical. The first one wasn’t.
W: Yes! I liked the characters and story, but it was a bit long and I didn’t think it needed music.
M: I agree.
4. What did the woman do last night
A. She made rice balls. B. She sang on the street. C. She joined a celebration.
【答案】C
【原文】
M: I heard music coming from your street last night.
W: It was the festival! We lit lanterns, ate sweet rice balls, and watched the dragon dance.
M: No wonder you were tired this morning.
5. Why doesn’t the man’s alarm clock wake him up
A. The battery is dead. B. It’s not loud enough. C. He set it to the wrong time.
【答案】C
【原文】
M: My alarm clock never wakes me up. Looks like I need to change its battery.
W: Is it set correctly
M: Oops, I set it to PM instead of AM!
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. Which part of the body did the man hurt
A. His ankle. B. His knee. C. His arm.
7. Why didn’t the man go to see the doctor immediately
A. He had to finish painting the house.
B. He was too painful to walk.
C. He didn’t feel much pain then.
【答案】6. A 7. C
【原文】
M: Hello, Miss, this is my first visit here. May I make an appointment with Dr. Clare
W: Could I have your name please
M: Randolph Philips.
W: Got it. How about at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, the day after tomorrow or at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday
M: The latter one is better. I have to send my children to the kindergarten every morning, so I could reduce some pressure on my wife.
W: Do you mind telling me your phone number
M: Not at all. It’s 6350973. Could I leave a message to you
W: All right. And what’s wrong with you
M: Well, to tell the truth, I fell from a ladder yesterday while painting my house and sprained my ankle. I just felt a little bit painful at that time, so I didn’t pay too much attention to it. However, I found it was swollen a lot this morning.
听第7段材料，回答8至10题。
8. What do we know about the man
A. He has been to New York. B. He has lost his job. C. He is on business.
9. What’s the relationship between the man and Nicole
A. Boss and employee. B. Friends. C. Husband and wife.
10. What will the man do next
A. Hunt for a job on the Internet. B. Find what he’s interested in. C. Go back home and explain.
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. C
【原文】
W: Hi, Harry, what’s new
M: Where have you been I’ve been trying to get in touch with you for days.
W: I went to New York on business. What’s up
M: I’m out of work.
W: How come You told me it was a good job and you would do it well a month ago. Why did this happen suddenly
M: It’s a long story. In a word, I didn’t do a good job.
W: What are you going to do now
M: I’m trying to find a job as soon as possible. Nicole doesn’t know yet. I didn’t tell her. I spent the past three days at the coffee shop next to your office. She thought I went to work as usual.
W: That’s not the way to solve the problem. Have you ever searched for a job on the Internet
M: Of course, I have. But I wasn’t able to get any of the jobs that I am interested in.
W: Listen. Maybe you could go home and tell Nicole about this. I’m sure she’ll understand.
M: I just don’t know how to bring it up … Well, she has the right to know anyway.
听第8段材料，回答11至13题。
11. How much can the woman spend on the car
A. $2,000. B. $3,400. C. $43,000.
12. Why does the old woman give up driving
A. She has poor eyesight. B. She is ill. C. She needs to save some money.
13. What do we know about the old woman
A. Her car costs too much.
B. Her car is still in good condition.
C. She lost her driving license.
【答案】11. A 12. A 13. B
【原文】
W: Hi, William, I have been looking for you. Can you help me buy a car
M: Sure, what kind of car do you want
W: A Nissan.
M: Can you afford it
W: Yes. I have enough money.
M: How much could you spend on it at most
W: The most I could spend is $2,000.
M: You’ll never get a new car for that. A second-hand car is your only hope.
W: A used car is OK, if everything goes well.
M: I just heard about something you may want to know. My neighbor who lives next door is an old woman. She and my mother just mentioned that she had to give up her driver’s license due to her bad eyesight. She can’t drive anymore.
W: Is her car in good condition How much do you think she wants
M: It’s really good, only 43,000 miles on it and most of those came from her driving down to New York each winter, but I don’t know the price yet.
听第9段材料，回答14至16题。
14. Where does the woman usually buy things
A. In physical stores. B. In live broadcasting rooms. C. In online shops.
15. What does the woman consider most while shopping
A. Variety. B. Time. C. Money.
16. What does the man think of shopping online in China
A. The goods are really cheap.
B. The delivery speed is quite fast.
C. The sellers are very friendly.
【答案】14. C 15. B 16. B
【原文】
M: Alice, how about looking for some fashionable clothes on Nanjing Road this Saturday The weather is getting warmer and warmer.
W: Good idea. I haven’t been to a physical store for a long period.
M: Then where do you usually buy clothes
W: On the Internet. Shopping online is my first choice. Sometimes, I watch live stream broadcasting. There are so many clothes to choose from. Whenever I search on the Internet, I can find whatever I need. Moreover, the goods on the Internet are much cheaper than those in the physical stores. Most importantly, it keeps me from wasting too much time on window-shopping.
M: Could you tell me how to shop online in China
W: Sure. First, you need to download some apps, and then you can seek what you need on them. You can buy everything.
M: But how can I receive the goods
W: The deliverymen will bring them to your house in a few days.
M: Really That’s unbelievable. People in Britain usually get what they buy online after a long time. Sometimes they even forget it. But if you’re not satisfied with the goods, what will you do
W: We can return them to the sellers and get the money back.
M: That’s good. We should learn more from China.
听下面一段独白，回答18到20题。
17. What is the speaker talking about
A. Tips for traveling by airplane. B. Ways to buy air tickets. C. The procedure of security check.
18. What will influence the choice of airlines
A. The company’s size. B. The types of tickets. C. The length of the flight.
19. What should travelers do first after they get to the airport
A. Find the boarding gate. B. Check in at the ticket counter. C. Pass through the X-ray machine.
20. Where is the safety instructions card
A. In the travelers’ pockets.
B. In the drawer over the traveler’s seat.
C. In the pocket of the seat in front of the traveler.
【答案】17. A 18. C 19. B 20. C
【原文】
The most common form of traveling overseas nowadays is by airplane. To ensure a pleasurable trip, travelers have to be familiar with the entire procedure from booking tickets to coping with in-flight emergencies. To start with, there are a number of factors that have an effect on travelers’ choices about airlines, including the service, the airfare, and the length of time to destination. Once you’ve booked the ticket, you need to arrive at the airport at least one hour in advance. After that, check your luggage at the main ticket counter and get your boarding pass. When these two things are done, travelers have to pass through the security checkpoint where an X-ray machine is ready to scan if there are any prohibited items. This is for all passengers’ safety. Then go towards the gate to wait for boarding. After travelers go on board, there are still a few things that need to be kept in mind. The plane is equipped with emergency exits, life jackets under the seats, and oxygen masks overhead. Remember to read the safety instructions card that is put in the pocket of the seat in front of you.
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
Power of Public Speaking has partnered with ASI Innovation Labs to integrate artificial intelligence into the Pops Classroom platform for improving public speaking skills. The first project is the Pops Advisor which provides an automatic evaluation of students’ video presentations with visual feedback.
The Advisor offers on-demand comments to students practicing public speaking from anywhere. This flexibility benefits instructors, who can be as hands-on or hands-off during practice. While students can operate autonomously with the tool, instructors can also choose to keep track of students’ progress.
Criteria
Using machine learning models, the Pops Advisor analyzes the following criteria:
Delivery Introduction Body Conclusion
Vocal Style Vocal Quality Vocal Filler Eye Contact Body Language Credibility Attention Central Idea Preview Connective Support Language Connective Credibility Organization Signaling Ending Summary Memorable Ending Credibility
Feedback
The presenter receives feedback on the above four categories. And this feedback is given in the following formats:
Recommendations
To provide presenters with valuable feedback for the next practice, recommendations focus on specific aspects needing improvement. For instance, the recommendation can be “Your message is clear, but be sure you are grabbing your audience’s attention in your introduction to ensure they are listening.”
Speech Metrics (指标)
Useful speech metrics serve as quantitative descriptors on several aspects of the presentation including number of words, total presentation time, speaking rate and vocal fillers percentage.
Pops Advisor can be used in any classroom setting where students are presenting, particularly in the Basic Public Speaking Course. When you are considering what can be achieved by your students toward skill development in a single school semester, Advisor increases the overall development.
21. What is the Pops Advisor
A. A voice assistant. B. A video player. C. A time tracker. D. An evaluation tool.
22. Which of the following categories provides feedback on facial expressions
A. Delivery. B. Introduction. C. Body. D. Conclusion.
23. Who is the text intended for
A. Lab technicians. B. Public speech instructors.
C. Foreign language learners. D. Artificial Intelligence engineers.
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. B
【导语】这是一篇应用文，文章主要介绍了一款可以自动评估学生的视频演示，并提供视觉反馈的工具Pops Advisor。
21. 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“The first project is the Pops Advisor which provides an automatic evaluation of students’ video presentations with visual feedback.(第一个项目是Pops Advisor，它可以自动评估学生的视频演示，并提供视觉反馈。)”以及第二段“While students can operate autonomously with the tool, instructors can also choose to keep track of students’ progress.(学生可以使用该工具自主操作，教师也可以选择跟踪学生的进度。)”可知，Pops Advisor是一款评估工具，故选D项。
22. 细节理解题。根据文章Criteria部分Delivery中的“Body Language(肢体语言)”可知Delivery这一项提供面部表情反馈，故选A项。
23. 推理判断题。根据文章第二段“The Advisor offers on-demand comments to students practicing public speaking from anywhere. This flexibility benefits instructors, who can be as hands-on or hands-off during practice. While students can operate autonomously with the tool, instructors can also choose to keep track of students’ progress. (The Advisor为在任何地方练习公共演讲的学生提供按需评论。这种灵活性有利于教师，他们可以在练习中亲力亲为或放手不管。学生可以使用该工具自主操作，教师也可以选择跟踪学生的进度。)”以及最后一段“Pops Advisor can be used in any classroom setting where students are presenting, particularly in the Basic Public Speaking Course.(Pops Advisor可以在任何学生演讲的课堂环境中使用，特别是在基础公共演讲课程中。)”可推知本文是针对公共演讲讲师的，故选B项。
B
My hands were shaking uncontrollably. I tried incredibly hard to focus on the words that I spent hours putting down on paper. I tried to defeat my fear of speaking in public on numerous occasions throughout my life. During college and at my first few jobs, I would get ridiculously nervous when I had to give a presentation or lead a meeting. Public speaking had been my nemesis for as long as I could remember.
Then in my mid-thirties, I decided to join the public speaking group Toastmasters. At every meeting, we were rated and forced to compete with other speakers for an award. You would think that I would walk away from these experiences as a polished speaker, but nothing seemed to work.
It wasn’t until recently, when science and scientific institutions were being attacked for unfair reasons during the pandemic, that I decided I must speak out. Science has made this country a place where dreams come true—this is why we all need to protect science. In addition, as a science writer, I try to get readers to understand how science is related to their daily lives.
So I ended up on that frightening stage on that sunny Saturday in April—Earth Day. Despite the body shakes and fear, I persevered. That day, I looked out into the crowd of like-minded science supporters and I felt comfort.
Reaching that milestone goal of getting through a speech truly changed me. At almost forty, I learned that passion can set off a flame in my heart to do things I never dreamed possible. The darkness that led to my speech is sure to lead to new opportunities and adventures.
24. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “nemesis” in Paragraph 1
A. Advantage. B. Annoyance. C. Preference. D. Confusion.
25. How did the author behave towards public speaking after leaving Toastmasters
A. He began to feel less worried. B. He became a polished speaker.
C. He remained a shy speaker. D. Things became worse for him.
26. What made the author want to speak out on Earth Day
A. It was a good chance to learn science. B. It was a test organised by Toastmasters.
C. He must rise up to defend his job. D. He couldn’t have people attacking science.
27. What lesson did the author draw from his successful speech
A. Frustration can be stepping stones to success.
B. Science can lead us to make wonderful changes.
C. Any difficulty can be overcome with great efforts.
D. Passion can motive us to achieve the unachievable.
【答案】24. B 25. C 26. D 27. D
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者讲述了自己多年恐惧在公共场合讲话，无法克服障碍，终于在最近科学和科研机构由于疫情原因受到不公平攻击时，克服恐惧，为科学及科学工作者勇敢发声，做到了以前不可能做到的事情。
24. 词句猜测题。根据第一段中“During college and at my first few jobs, I would get ridiculously nervous when I had to give a presentation or lead a meeting.(在大学期间和我最初的几份工作中，当我必须做报告或主持会议时，我会感到异常紧张。)”可知作者在大学期间和参加工作之初，都是不敢当众说话的态度，但是所以一到开会或者需要做公开演讲的时候就会紧张。由此可以推断当众公开讲话是使作者“烦恼甚至恼火的事”。故选B项。
25. 推理判断题。根据第二段中“At every meeting, we were rated and forced to compete with other speakers for an award. You would think that I would walk away from these experiences as a polished speaker, but nothing seemed to work. (在每次会议上，我们都被迫与其他演讲者竞争奖项。你可能会认为我在经历这些之后会成为一名出色的演说家，但这些经历似乎都不起作用)”可知，作者在Toastmasters练习并参加很多比赛，但是仍然没有成为一个娴熟的演讲者，仍然无法克服障碍，还是腼腆无法表达。故选C项。
26. 细节理解题。根据第三段中“It wasn’t until recently, when science and scientific institutions were being attacked for unfair reasons during the pandemic, that I decided I must speakout. (直到最近，当科学和科学机构在疫情大流行期间受到不公平的理由的攻击帮助时，我才决定我必须发声)”可知，因为自己所在国家的科学和科研机构受到言论攻击，这使作者要挺身而出捍卫科学，不能任由人们攻击科学。故选D项。
27. 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“At almost forty, I learned that passion can set off a flame in my heart to do things I never dreamed possible. The darkness that led to my speech is sure to lead to new opportunities and adventures. (在将近四十岁的时候，我明白了激情可以点燃我心中的火焰，去做我从未梦想过的事情。导致我演讲的黑暗一定会带来新的机会和冒险)”可知，作者意识到激情能够燃烧内心的火焰，然自己做到曾经不可能完成的事情。故选D项。
C
Cats aren’t known for their sensitivity. But a new study published in the journal Applied Animal Behaviour Science suggests that our feline friends may care more about us and other pets in the house than we give them credit for. What it found was that cats responded to the loss in a way that looked strikingly similar to mourning.
To dig deeper into this phenomenon, a team led by psychologist Jennifer Vonk and her co-author Brittany Greene embarked on a comprehensive investigation. They surveyed 412 cat owners or caregivers, asking them how their cat reacted after the death of another pet in the house. Participants used a five-point scale to indicate changes in the cats’ behaviours in the days and weeks after the death. The recorded behaviours were numerous: altered sleep, eating and playing habits, increased vocalisation, spending more time alone, seeking human attention by sitting or lying near them, showing fear or curiosity, interacting with remaining pets, grooming changes, and even searching for the lost pet by sniffing its usual spots.
Respondents were also asked to describe the relationships between the cat and the deceased pet, as well as their own bonds and grief. This indicated that cats form connections and respond emotionally to loss.
It seems cats get sad when a companion dies, though it’s hard to prove this. Some cats changed their eating and playing habits. Others sought more human interaction. And some even searched the house for their missing family members, lingering around the places where they used to play or sleep. Still, Jennifer cautions that there could be other reasons for the changes in the behaviour besides cats’ grief. They might be eating more because they now have more access to the food bowl, or they might be playing less because they no longer have a playmate.
But, she says, even if they do experience grief, it’s probably different from the kind that humans feel. It’s more likely they’re noticing that something has changed in their social environment, and they are responding to the change with feelings of fear or anxiety.
28. What is the main finding of the study on cats
A. Cats are very emotionally stable animals.
B. Cats react only by changing their eating habits.
C. Cats avoid interaction with humans after a pet dies.
D. Cats might display mourning behaviours like humans.
29. What was the method used by researchers to gather data
A. Conducting interviews with professionals.
B. Asking cat owners about their cats’ changes.
C. Studying the cats’ interactions with their owners.
D. Observing the cats in a controlled environment.
30. According to the study, which of the following behaviours may be unrelated to grief
A. Sitting or lying near humans. B. Seeking more interaction with humans.
C. Eating more when there is food around. D. Searching the house for the missing pet.
31. Why does Jennifer think cats react emotionally to another pet’s loss
A. They are experiencing the same grief as humans.
B. They feel abandoned and fearful when left alone.
C. They respond to changes in their social environment.
D. They have developed strong friendships with other pets.
【答案】28. D 29. B 30. C 31. C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项研究表明猫与家中的人类和其他宠物之间可能有更深的情感联系，它们会在同伴或家中其他宠物死亡后表现出类似于人类的哀悼行为，但猫表现出的这种悲伤与人类的悲伤不同，而是以恐惧或焦虑等情绪对社会环境变化作出的反应。
28. 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“What it found was that cats responded to the loss in a way that looked strikingly similar to mourning.(研究发现，猫对损失的反应与哀悼惊人地相似。)”可知，研究发现猫对家中成员的离世作出的反应看起来与哀悼极为相似。故选D。
29. 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“They surveyed 412 cat owners or caregivers, asking them how their cat reacted after the death of another pet in the house. Participants used a five-point scale to indicate changes in the cats’ behaviours in the days and weeks after the death. (他们调查了412名猫主人或看护者，询问他们的猫在家里另一只宠物死亡后的反应。参与者使用五分制来指示猫在死后几天和几周内的行为变化。)”可知，研究人员对412名养猫人士展开调查，询问他们在家中另一只宠物死后，他们的猫有何反应、行为有何变化，然后据此进行数据收集。故选B。
30. 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“Still, Jennifer cautions that there could be other reasons for the changes in the behaviour besides cats’ grief. They might be eating more because they now have more access to the food bowl, or they might be playing less because they no longer have a playmate. (不过，珍妮弗提醒说，除了猫的悲伤之外，可能还有其他原因导致猫的行为变化。他们可能会吃得更多，因为他们现在有更多的机会接触到食物碗，或者他们可能会玩得更少，因为他们不再有玩伴。)”可知，猫的行为变化可能还有其他原因，比如因为更容易获取食物而吃得更多，但这一行为和悲伤无关。故选C。
31. 细节理解题。根据最后一段“But, she says, even if they do experience grief, it’s probably different from the kind that humans feel. It’s more likely they’re noticing that something has changed in their social environment, and they are responding to the change with feelings of fear or anxiety. (但是，她说，即使它们确实经历了悲伤，也可能与人类的感受不同。更有可能的是，他们注意到他们的社会环境发生了变化，他们对这种变化的反应是恐惧或焦虑。)”可知，珍妮弗认为猫的确有悲伤情绪，但这种情绪与人类的可能不同，猫之所以会有悲伤情绪可能是因为在其他宠物死亡后，它们注意到自己所处的社会环境发生了变化，并正在以悲伤和焦虑等情绪对这种变化作出反应。故选C。
D
The United States contribution to coastal plastic pollution world-wide is significantly larger than previously thought, possibly by as much as five times, according to a study published Friday.
According to the research, published in Science Advances, two factors contributed to the sharp increase: Americans are using more plastic than ever and the current study included pollution produced by United States exports of plastic waste, while the earlier one did not.
The United States, which does not have sufficient infrastructure (基础建设) to handle its recycling demands at home, exports about half of its recyclable waste. Of the total exported, about 88 percent ends up in countries considered to have inadequate waste management.
“When you consider how much of our plastic waste isn’t actually recyclable because it is low-value, polluted or difficult to process, it’s not surprising that a lot of it ends up polluting the environment,” said the study’s lead author, Kara Lavender Law, research professor of oceanography at Sea Education Association, in a statement.
The study estimates that in 2016, the United States contributed between 1.1 and 2.5 million tons of plastic waste to the oceans through a combination of littering, dumping and mismanaged exports.
At a minimum, that’s almost double the total estimated waste in the team’s previous study. At the high end, it would be a fivefold increase over the earlier estimate.
The ranges are wide partly because “there’s no real standard for being able to provide good quality data on collection and disposal of waste in general,” said Ted Siegler, a resource economist at DSM Environmental Solutions, a consulting firm, and an author of the study.
Mr. Siegler said the researchers had evaluated waste-disposal practices in countries around the world and used their “best professional judgment” to determine the lowest and highest amounts of plastic waste likely to escape into the environment. They settled on a range of 25 percent to 75 percent.
Tony Walker, an associate professor at the Dalhousie University School for Resource and Environmental Studies in Halifax, Nova Scotia, said that analyzing waste data can amount to a “data minefield (危机四伏的局面)” because there are no data standards across municipalities. Moreover, once plastic waste is shipped overseas, he said, data is often not recorded at all.
Nonetheless, Dr. Walker, who was not involved in the study, said it could offer a more accurate accounting of plastic pollution than the previous study, which likely underestimated the United States’ contribution. “They’ve put their best estimate, as accurate as they can be with this data,” he said, and used ranges, which underscores that the figures are estimates.
32. According to the research, what has made the US contribution to coastal plastic pollution higher than thought
A. More unrecyclable plastic waste has been produced.
B. Some once excluded data is now included in the study.
C. Americans have begun to export plastic waste recently.
D. People have no device at home to dispose of plastic waste.
33. The total estimated plastic waste was ___________ according to the team’s previous study.
A. about 0.26 million tons B. about 0.55 million tons
C. about 1.1 million tons D. about 2.2 million tons
34. Why is there a wide range in the team’s estimate
A. Countries around the world vary a lot in the amount of plastic waste.
B. More plastic waste has escaped into the environment than before.
C. No such data-related standard is widely acknowledged.
D. The team hopes to give a possible prospect.
35. It can be inferred from the passage that Tony Walker ___________.
A. doesn’t think the team’s estimates are that accurate
B. underestimates the US contribution to plastic waste
C. doesn’t think that the team should provide such estimates
D. feels regretful that he hasn’t been involved in the study
【答案】32. B 33. B 34. C 35. A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。一项研究表明，美国对全球沿海塑料污染的“贡献”比此前认为的高得多，原因包括用塑增加和纳入出口废塑料污染，数据标准缺失致估算范围大。
32. 细节理解题。根据第二段“According to the research, published in Science Advances, two factors contributed to the sharp increase：Americans are using more plastic than ever and the current study included pollution produced by United States exports of plastic waste, while the earlier one did not.(根据发表在《科学进展》上的研究，有两个因素导致了塑料的急剧增加：美国人使用的塑料比以往任何时候都多，目前的研究包括了美国出口塑料废物产生的污染，而之前的研究没有)”可知，因为现在的研究包含了之前未考虑的数据，所以美国对沿海塑料污染的“贡献”比之前认为的要高。故选B项。
33. 细节理解题。根据第五段“The study estimates that in 2016, the United States contributed between 1.1 and 2.5 million tons of plastic waste to the oceans through a combination of littering, dumping and mismanaged exports.(该研究估计，2016年，美国通过乱扔垃圾、倾倒和管理不善的出口向海洋排放了110万至250万吨塑料废物)”以及第六段“At a minimum, that’s almost double the total estimated waste in the team’s previous study.(至少，这几乎是该团队之前研究中估计的垃圾总量的两倍)”可计算出之前研究中估计的塑料垃圾总量约为1.1÷2=0.55百万吨。故选B项。
34. 细节理解题。根据第七段“The ranges are wide partly because ‘there’s no real standard for being able to provide good quality data on collection and disposal of waste in general,’ said Ted Siegler, a resource economist at DSM Environmental Solutions, a consulting firm, and an author of the study. (DSM Environmental Solutions的资源经济学家、该研究的作者泰德·西格勒(Ted Siegler)表示，范围很广，部分原因是‘总体上没有能够提供高质量废物收集和处置数据的真正标准’)”可知，数据范围广是因为没有被广泛认可的数据相关标准。故选C项。
35. 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Nonetheless, Dr. Walker, who was not involved in the study, said it could offer a more accurate accounting of plastic pollution than the previous study, which likely underestimated the United States’ contribution. ‘They’ve put their best estimate, as accurate as they can be with this data,’ he said, and used ranges, which underscores that the figures are estimates.(然而，没有参与这项研究的沃克博士说，与之前可能低估了美国贡献的研究相比，这项研究能更准确地计算塑料污染。他说：‘他们给出了最好的估计，在这些数据的基础上尽可能准确’，并使用了范围，这强调了这些数字是估计值)”可知，沃克博士认为研究团队的估计是基于现有数据尽可能准确的，但也只是估计，言外之意是他认为这些估计并非绝对准确。故选A项。
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。
Changing values, digital technologies, and environmental consciousness are shaping the future of residential (住宅的) architecture. The future of housing requires us to redefine how we live, how we occupy space and move in response to global challenges. 36 .
Sustainability at the Core
37 . Residential designs of the future must incorporate energy efficient solutions and reduce carbon footprint. This will be driven by passive house principles, renewable energy, and local sustainability. Making the most of natural light, airflow, and insulation (隔热) results in energy consumption and greater comfort.
38
Future homes will feature seamlessly (无缝地) integrated technology to provide everything from automated lighting and climate control to security and energy management. 39 . Equipped with voice-controlled devices and AI-driven systems, houses will become smarter.
Community-Oriented Living
As urbanization increases, 40 . Future residential architecture encourages a sense of community while providing privacy. Shared green spaces, communal kitchens and co-working areas will become more common, especially in urban developments.
A. Smart Home Integration
B. Flexible, Multi-Functional Spaces
C. Being sustainable has become more a norm than a trend
D. there’s a growing trend toward shared and co-living spaces
E. residents need spaces to concentrate and work productively
F. All of them anticipate the habits and preferences of residents
G. Some trends will define the future of residential architecture
【答案】36. G 37. C 38. A 39. F 40. D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了未来住宅建筑的三大核心趋势：可持续、智能化和社区共享。
36. 前文“Changing values, digital technologies, and environmental consciousness are shaping the future of residential (住宅的) architecture. The future of housing requires us to redefine how we live, how we occupy space and move in response to global challenges. (价值观的转变、数字技术和环保意识正在重塑未来住宅建筑的形态。面对全球性挑战，未来的居住空间要求我们重新定义生活方式、空间利用模式和移动方式)”引出住宅建筑面临的变革，后文段落详述未来住宅的具体趋势，此处需提到未来住宅的发展方向，因此G项“Some trends will define the future of residential architecture (某些趋势将定义未来住宅建筑的形态)”符合语境，适合作为总领句，与后文三大趋势形成总分结构。故选G。
37. 本段小标题为“Sustainability at the Core (以可持续为核心)”，后文“Residential designs of the future must incorporate energy efficient solutions and reduce carbon footprint. This will be driven by passive house principles, renewable energy, and local sustainability. (未来住宅设计必须融入节能方案并减少碳足迹。这需要通过被动式建筑原则、可再生能源和本地可持续发展理念来实现)”具体介绍住宅的节能设计，此处需强调可持续的核心地位，因此C项“Being sustainable has become more a norm than a trend (可持续性已成为常态而非趋势)”符合语境，呼应小标题，引出后文。故选C。
38. 后文“Future homes will feature seamlessly (无缝地) integrated technology to provide everything from automated lighting and climate control to security and energy management. (未来的住宅将采用无缝集成技术，提供从自动照明、气候控制到安防和能源管理等全方位智能化服务)”描述未来家居的智能化技术，此处是段落小标题，需与智能化相关，且需和其他段落小标题一样使用名词短语的形式，因此A项“Smart Home Integration (智能家居集成)”符合语境，概括本段主题。故选A。
39. 前文“Future homes will feature seamlessly (无缝地) integrated technology to provide everything from automated lighting and climate control to security and energy management. (未来的住宅将采用无缝集成技术，提供从自动照明、气候控制到安防和能源管理等全方位智能化服务)”描述未来家居的智能化技术，后文“Equipped with voice-controlled devices and AI-driven systems, houses will become smarter. (配备语音控制设备和人工智能驱动系统的住宅将变得更加智能化)”总结智能化技术的效果，此处需解释这些技术能达到该效果的原因，因此F项“All of them anticipate the habits and preferences of residents (它们都能预判居民的习惯与偏好)”符合语境，其中的them指代前文提到的技术，承前启后。故选F。
40. 本段的小标题是“Community-Oriented Living (以社区为导向的居住)”，前文“As urbanization increases (随着城市化进程加快)”提到城市化进程，此处需点明城市化意味着住宅变得以社区为导向，因此D项“there’s a growing trend toward shared and co-living spaces (共享与共生空间正成为趋势)”符合语境，直接点明这一趋势，呼应标题。故选D。
第II卷（非选择题）
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。
My husband AJ started running to lose weight, focusing on the twenty-five pounds he’d put on since we married. I fully 41 him doing what he needed to do to feel good. Therefore, we signed up for the New York 5K race together.
As we waited for the crack of the gun to release us, we 42 up and down at the start line in the bitter January cold.
“You sure you don’t mind if I 43 you ” he asked. He had started 44 a couple of weeks prior and was running a few times a week. “Nope,” I replied.
When the gun 45 , he sprinted ahead. After a few minutes of running, I saw my husband ahead, so I 46 up to him. After a mile, I caught him, and we ran together for a bit. Always competitive, I pushed the 47 , thinking he would keep up. He fell behind a few feet, then a few yards, and then he was 48 . I finished the race in a 49 time of just over twenty-five minutes. I felt beyond thrilled, considering I hadn’t trained.
AJ was ashamed. He couldn’t believe that I, untrained and not particularly in shape, had 50 him.
I encouraged him to move every day and set 51 . Then, he announced that he was going to run a marathon in each state. Once he set his mind on it, he was all in. I saw him run on the hilly, wooded 52 as the cold November air chilled him, and I saw him face hail (冰雹), lightning, and even the 53 of loose dogs.
54 he got his medal and my kiss. When he crossed the line, he certainly wasn’t comfortable — the 55 knees from falling saw to that, but he was satisfied. He had pushed himself beyond what he thought was possible and finished.
41. A. restricted B. supported C. opposed D. doubted
42. A. bounced B. nodded C. floated D. rolled
43. A. help B. leave C. follow D. train
44. A. skipping B. cycling C. swimming D. jogging
45. A. whistled B. screamed C. erupted D. crashed
46. A. edged B. held C. walked D. wandered
47. A. distance B. line C. barrier D. pace
48. A. out of sight B. at a loss C. in a hurry D. out of hand
49. A. sufficient B. long C. terrible D. respectable
50. A. caught B. beaten C. quit D. struck
51. A. tests B. limits C. goals D. records
52. A. highways B. paths C. streets D. sidewalks
53. A. protection B. company C. cheer D. threat
54. A. Immediately B. Gradually C. Eventually D. Suddenly
55. A. treated B. infected C. skinned D. broken
【答案】41. B 42. A 43. B 44. D 45. C 46. A 47. D 48. A 49. D 50. B 51. C 52. B 53. D 54. C 55. C
【导语】这是一篇记叙文，文章讲述了作者丈夫AJ为减肥开始跑步并与作者一起参加纽约5公里赛跑的故事。作者虽未训练却跑赢了丈夫，而丈夫在妻子的鼓励下制定了在每个州跑马拉松的目标，克服困难最终完成挑战，实现了自我突破，体现了坚持目标的意义。
41. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我完全支持他做他需要做的事情来让自己感觉良好。A. restricted限制，约束；B. supported支持，支撑；C. opposed反对；D. doubted怀疑。根据空前“My husband AJ started running to lose weight, focusing on the twenty-five pounds he’d put on since we married.”以及空后“him doing what he needed to do to feel good. Therefore, we signed up for the New York 5K race together.”可知对于丈夫通过跑步来减肥的事情作者是完全支持的，故选B项。
42. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我们等待让大家起跑的发令枪响时，我们在一月份刺骨的寒冷中在起跑线上蹦蹦跳跳。A. bounced弹起，反弹；B. nodded点头，打瞌睡；C. floated漂浮，发行，散布；D. rolled摇摆，使……转动。根据空后“up and down at the start line in the bitter January cold.”以及常识可知，这里指在等待让大家起跑的发令枪响时，运动员们在寒冷中站在起跑线上，因兴奋、紧张又急切盼望比赛开始，而不停地上下蹦跳，既贴合当时寒冷的环境(通过蹦跳取暖、释放紧张情绪)，又展现出即将起跑的动感画面，符合语境，故选A项。
43. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“你真的不介意我落下你吗？”他问。A. help帮助，对……有益；B. leave离开，剩下，落下；C. follow跟着，理解；D. train训练，培养。根据后文“He had started bounced a couple of weeks prior and was running a few times a week.”以及他跑出去的行为可知他问作者是否介意他跑到前面，把作者落下，故选B项。
44. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他在几周前开始慢跑，每周跑几次。A. skipping跳过，快速转移；B. cycling骑行；C. swimming游泳；D. jogging慢跑。根据空后“a couple of weeks prior and was running a few times a week.”可知，这里说的事情与跑步相关，且刚开始跑应该是慢跑，D项jogging(慢跑)符合语境，故选D项。
45. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：枪响时，他冲在前面。A. whistled吹口哨；B. screamed尖叫；C. erupted爆发；D. crashed发出巨响，碰撞。根据空后“he sprinted ahead.”以及空前“As we waited for the crack of the gun to release us”可知此处指的是发令枪响，C项erupt意为“爆发”这里形容发令枪响，像爆发一样，比较形象，故选C项。
46. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：跑了几分钟后，我看到我丈夫在前面，于是我慢慢地向他靠近。A. edged缓慢移动；B. held抓住，按住；C. walked走路，散步；D. wandered漫游，流浪。根据后文“up to him. After a mile, I caught him, and we ran together for a bit.”可知作者在慢慢向丈夫靠近，短语edge up to意为“慢慢靠近”，符合语境，故选A项。
47. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我总是争强好胜，我加快了步伐，以为他会跟上。A. distance远处，差别；B. line线条，队列；C. barrier障碍，界限；D. pace速度，节奏。根据空前“Always competitive, I pushed the”以及后文“thinking he would keep up”可知，作者因为好胜，加快了速度，想让丈夫跟上，故选D项。
48. 考查介词短语辨析。句意：他落后了几英尺，又落后了几码，然后就看不见了。A. out of sight看不见，在视野之外；B. at a loss困惑，不知所措；C. in a hurry匆忙地，急忙；D. out of hand失去控制，立即。根据空前“He fell behind a few feet, then a few yards, and then he was”可知此处指的是丈夫落后太多，逐渐看不见了，out of sight意为“看不见”，故选A项。
49. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我在25分钟多一点的时间内完成了比赛。A. sufficient足够的，充分的；B. long长的，长期的；C. terrible糟糕的，极度的；D. respectable值得尊敬的，体面的。根据后文“I felt beyond thrilled, considering I hadn’t trained.”可知，考虑到自己并没有训练过，作者感到欣喜若狂，说明她的成绩还不错，respectable有“体面的,值得尊敬的”之意，这里指成绩说得过去，故选D项。
50. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他不敢相信，我没有受过训练，身体状况也不怎么好，竟然打败了他。A. caught捕捉，抓住；B. beaten打败，跳动；C. quit停止，离开；D. struck打，碰撞。根据前文“I finished the race in a 49 time of just over twenty-five minutes.”以及“AJ was ashamed.”可知作者比AJ先完成比赛，即打败了他，故选B项。
51. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我鼓励他每天行动起来，设定目标。A. tests测验；B. limits范围；极限；C. goals目标；D. records记录，唱片。根据后文“Then, he announced that he was going to run a marathon in each state.”可知，作者鼓励丈夫设定目标，之后他才有了跑遍各州马拉松的想法，故选C项。
52. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我看见他在11月的寒风中，在长满树木的山路上奔跑，我看见他面对冰雹、闪电，甚至还有流浪狗的威胁。A. highways公路，高速公路；B. paths路径；C. streets街道；D. sidewalks人行道。根据空前“I saw him run on the hilly, wooded”以及后文“as the cold November air chilled him”可知，丈夫是在户外有山有林的地方跑步，B项paths意为“小路”，常指山间、林间小路，符合语境，故选B项。
53. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我看见他在11月的寒风中，在长满树木的山路上奔跑，我看见他面对冰雹、闪电，甚至还有流浪狗的威胁。A. protection保护；B. company公司，陪伴；C. cheer欢呼声；欢快；D. threat威胁；恐吓；凶兆。根据空前“face hail (冰雹), lightning, and even the”可知此处指的是丈夫在跑步时面临的一些不好的情况，D项threat意为“威胁”，这里指面临流浪狗的威胁，故选D项。
54. 考查副词词义辨析。句意：最后他得到了奖章和我的吻。A. Immediately立即，马上；B. Gradually逐渐地；C. Eventually最终，最后；D. Suddenly突然。根据空后“he got his medal and my kiss.”及文章其他内容可知，丈夫一路拼搏，最后拿到奖牌和作者的亲吻，C项eventually意为“最终，终于”，符合逻辑顺序，故选C项。
55. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当他越过终点线时，他当然不舒服——摔下来擦破皮的膝盖让他很难受，但他很满意。A. treated对待，治疗；B. infected传染；C. skinned擦破，剥皮；D. broken打碎，违反。根据空前“When he crossed the line, he certainly wasn’t comfortable”以及空后“knees from falling saw to that”可知，当他冲过终点线时，他肯定不好受(摔倒擦伤的膝盖足以说明这一点)，C项skin意为“擦伤(身体某部位的)皮肤”，skinned knees 意为“擦伤的膝盖”，故选C项。
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。
Psychologist Zong Min, while pursuing her PhD at Beijing Normal University, led a three-year program to help students who didn’t want to go to school, an issue increasingly troubling parents. The phenomenon 56 (intensify) during the pandemic due to online learning, and Zong realized the situation was worse than initially 57 (estimate).
Referencing a survey conducted in Guangzhou, she noted that 24.6% of junior high school students and 37.6% of senior high school students exhibited 58 (refuse) to attend school. One 59 (memory) case involved a 13-year-old boy who excelled 60 (academic) in primary school but began avoiding classes in junior high.
Drawing on research and personal experience, Zong developed the idea of a program called Xin Niu Dai to bridge schools, parents, and students, assist them to collectively find solutions to alleviate academic pressure, 61 help children regain their passion for life. Pointing to the rise in reluctance to go to school, Zong emphasized that the underlying 62 (cause) have grown more complex today, and parents must face the reality 63 not wanting to go to school is a global challenge, 64 hospitals increasingly establishing specialized clinics for those exhibiting this behavior.
Zong envisions her program 65 (consist) of three sections: helping students discover their resilience, inspiring teachers to recognize a student’s potential rather than criticizing them, and empowering parents to better protect their child’s mental health. Plans include educational leaflets and an AI app for emotional support.
【答案】56. intensified 57. estimated 58. refusal 59. memorable 60. academically 61. and 62. causes 63. that 64. with 65. consisting
【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了北京师范大学心理学家宗敏领导的一个项目，该项目旨在帮助那些难以上学的学生。
56. 考查一般过去时。句意：疫情期间，由于在线学习，这种现象加剧，宗意识到情况比最初估计的要糟糕。根据时间状语“during the pandemic”可知此处描述过去发生的事情，使用一般过去时，故填intensified。
57. 考查固定短语。句意：同上。…than estimated“比预估的要更……”，固定短语，故填estimated。
58. 考查名词。句意：她引用了在广州进行的一项调查，指出24.6%的初中生和37.6%的高中生表现出拒绝上学的行为。空处应填名词作宾语，refusal“拒绝”，不可数名词，故填refusal。
59. 考查形容词。句意：一个令人难忘的案例涉及一个13岁的男孩，他在小学学习成绩优异，但在初中开始逃课。空处修饰名词case，应填形容词作定语，故填memorable。
60. 考查副词。句意：同上。空处修饰动词excelled，应填副词作状语，故填academically。
61. 考查连词。句意：根据研究和个人经历，Zong提出了一个名为“Xin Niu Dai”的项目的想法，旨在弥合学校、家长和学生之间的桥梁，帮助他们共同寻找缓解学业压力的解决方案，帮助孩子们重拾对生活的热情。bridge、assist和help是并列的关系，使用and连接，故填and。
62. 考查名词复数。句意：针对不愿上学现象的增加，宗强调，潜在的原因在今天变得更加复杂，家长必须面对这样一个现实，即不愿上学是一个全球性的挑战，越来越多的医院为有这种行为的人建立了专门的诊所。空处是宾语从句的主语，结合空后的have可知应用名词复数作主语，故填causes。
63. 考查同位语从句。句意：同上。空处引导同位语从句，解释说明reality的内容，从句结构、意义完整，应用that引导，故填that。
64. 考查介词。句意：同上。此处是with的复合结构“with+宾语+宾补”作状语，故填with。
65. 考查非谓语动词。句意：宗设想她的项目由三个部分组成：帮助学生发现他们的韧性，激励老师认识学生的潜力而不是批评他们，以及让父母更好地保护孩子的心理健康。envision sb/sth doing sth“设想某人/某物做某事”，故填consisting。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
假设你是李华，班级要制作“毕业季电子纪念册”，班委给出“Growth Footprints (成长足迹，记录三年关键事件)”和“Dream Voices (梦想之声，收录同学未来期许)”两个设计主题，让大家参与决策。请你给班长Eric写一封邮件，内容包含：
1.你的主题选择； 2.阐述选择理由。
注意：(1) 写作词数应为80左右：
(2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Eric,
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】
Dear Eric,
I’m writing to share my thoughts on the graduation e-album theme. “Growth Footprints” is my top pick. It’s a portal to our three-year odyssey, capturing the first day’s excitement, sports meets’ adrenaline, and group projects’ collaborative triumphs. These snapshots trace our evolution from greenhorns to confident youths.
The theme doesn’t just chronicle personal growth; it celebrates our class unity. It’ll remind us of shared joys, struggles, and mutual support. Such an album will be a cherished keepsake, allowing us to relive precious memories.
Looking forward to its creation!
Yours,
Li Hua
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以李华的身份给班长Eric写一封邮件，就班级要制作的“毕业季电子纪念册”的设计主题提出自己的选择和理由。
【详解】1.词汇积累
分享：share → express 选择：pick → choice 记录：capture → record
庆祝：celebrate → commemorate
2.句式拓展：简单句变复合句
原句：“Growth Footprints” is my top pick.
拓展句：“Growth Footprints” is the theme that I prefer most.
【点睛】
【高分句型1】It’s a portal to our three-year odyssey, capturing the first day’s excitement, sports meets’ adrenaline, and group projects’ collaborative triumphs.（运用了现在分词作状语）
【高分句型2】I’m writing to share my thoughts on the graduation e-album theme.（运用了不定式作目的状语）
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
We sometimes take our loved ones’ concern for granted and show our worst mood to the family. During my growth, an experience in senior high school stood out in my memory.
As a taxi driver, my dad drove through chaotic streets with heavy traffic. Sometimes he had to deal with rude passengers and struggle with thin income. Despite these, he never complained. Dad was devoted to our family and cared much about us. The sunflower keychain I had given him as a Father’s Day gift in fifth grade had long lost its shine. Yet he had it attached to his leather belt everywhere he went. Every day, he simply headed out early in his worn-out uniform with two patches (补丁) and returned late with a tired but warm smile. When we joked about his “fashionable patches”, he’d laugh and say, “These are my medals of honor!”
As I entered senior high school, my world became overwhelming. Math problems danced in my head. My grades didn’t improve but even declined. School pressures skyrocketed. Even small things would set me off. Dad’s daily “How’s school today ” felt like another weight on my back. I was mean to his inquiries, even though I knew he meant well.
One day after a frustrating exam, I returned home, my backpack strap (肩带) cutting into my shoulder. Dad was calculating the taxi bills then. “Hey,” he said, with a smile on his face, “How is …”
“STOP IT!” The words exploded out of me. “You’re always in my business! Can’t you just ... leave me ALONE ”
He froze. The pen he was holding rolled off the table. His face fell, as if I’d thrown cold water on him. Then he stood up slowly and walked to his room. The door shut softly—not a slam (砰地关上), just a quiet click—that somehow hurt me worse.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I was shocked myself and my eyes fell on the keychain, my mind racing. ______________________________
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I knocked at the door and it opened. ___________________________________________________________
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【答案】
Paragraph 1
I was shocked myself and my eyes fell on the keychain, my mind racing. The faded sunflower, once golden and bright, now mirrored Dad’s silent sacrifices. Memories flooded in: him skipping meals to pay for my textbooks, his cracked hands gripping the steering wheel, and the way he proudly called his patches “medals.” My outburst replayed in my head, sharp and ugly. Guilt gnawed at me as I realized his questions weren’t prying—they were his lifeline to my world. The quiet click of the door echoed louder than any argument.
Paragraph 2
I knocked at the door and it opened. Dad sat on the edge of his bed, the sunflower keychain trembling in his hands. “I… I’m sorry,” I choked out. He looked up, eyes weary but soft. “I just wanted to know you’re okay,” he murmured. Tears blurred my vision as I hugged him, his patched uniform rough against my cheek. “Your medals are real,” I whispered. He laughed, a warm sound that melted the tension. From then on, his “How’s school ” became a bridge, not a burden.
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述了作者在高中时期因学业压力大，对关心自己的出租车司机父亲恶语相向，事后感到后悔，最终向父亲道歉并和解的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“我自己也惊呆了，我的目光落在钥匙链上，我的脑子飞快地转着。”可知，第一段可描写作者看到钥匙链后，回忆起父亲对自己的爱与付出，内心充满愧疚，开始反思自己的行为。
②由第二段首句内容“我敲了敲门，门开了”可知，第二段可描写作者鼓起勇气向父亲道歉，两人进行沟通交流，最终化解矛盾，修复关系。
2.续写线索：看到钥匙链回忆父亲付出（产生愧疚）——鼓起勇气敲门找父亲——向父亲道歉——父亲理解包容 ——矛盾化解，关系修复
3.词汇激活
行为类：① 意识到：realize/be aware ② 颤抖：tremble/quiver ③ 拥抱：hug/embrace
情绪类：① 自豪地：proudly/with pride ② 温暖的：warm/cozy
【点睛】
【高分句型 1】“I just wanted to know you’re okay,” he murmured.（运用了省略that的宾语从句）
【高分句型 2】Guilt gnawed at me as I realized his questions weren’t prying—they were his lifeline to my world.（运用了as引导的时间状语从句）
