江苏省常州高级中学2024～2025学年第二学期高一年级期末测试
英语试卷
2025.6
说明：1. 以下题目的答案请全部填写在答题卡上；
2. 本卷总分150分，考试时间120分钟。
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 are the speakers talking about
A. A shopping list. B. A cooking book. C. A refrigerator.
2. What does the man want to do
A. Learn how to dance. B. Dance with the woman. C. Invite the woman to a party.
3. When will the film start
A. At 9:15. B. At 9:30. C. At 9:45.
4. What do we learn about the man
A. He cares about health. B. He is sensitive to taste. C. He likes eating onions.
5. What are the speakers doing now
A. Attending a ceremony. B. Shopping for clothes. C. Getting dressed.
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. Where are the speakers
A. In a bank. B. On a lake. C. At a hotel.
7. Why does David’s father want to spend Christmas in the countryside
A. To have some peace. B. To enjoy the lake view. C. To be freed from housework.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How does the man feel about talking to pets
A. Bored. B. Comfortable. C. Excited.
9. What is the disadvantage of keeping pets
A Limiting freedom. B. Making the house dirty. C. Wasting money.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why did the woman decide to go to Bangkok
A. She liked the food there.
B. She liked the palaces there.
C. Her cousin made her go there.
11. What was the weather like in Bangkok during the woman’s visit
A. It was cool. B. It was hot. C. It was rainy.
12. What do we know about the woman
A. She enjoyed her stay in Pattaya.
B. She was eager to go to Bangkok again.
C. She preferred to go to Bangkok in April.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the man probably
A. A hotel waiter. B. A restaurant owner. C. A college student.
14 What is the woman doing
A. Making a friend. B. Dining in a restaurant. C. Taking part in an interview.
15. When is the restaurant busy
A. On Tuesday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
16. Why does the woman quit her previous job
A. To make more money. B. To focus more on study. C. To get different experiences.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the talk mainly about
A. The history of Disneyland.
B. The cartoons of Walt Disney.
C. The image of Mickey Mouse.
18. What inspired Disney to create Mickey Mouse
A. Field mice. B. A drawing. C. A pet.
19. What can we know about Mickey Mouse
A. It reflected Walt Disney’s nature.
B. It has changed a lot over the years.
C. Its first appearance was well-received.
20. What does Mickey Mouse represent
A. Characters of Disney.
B. Famous cartoon creation.
C. Popular culture in America.
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15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和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Science Alliance(联盟)：High School Program
We are excited to announce the expansion of the Science Alliance Program to students in grades 9-12. Students can choose the topics they want to explore: anthropology, astrophysics, conservation science, Earth science, and evolutionary biology.
During the school year, Science Alliance High School runs three sessions: Fall, Winter, and Spring. Courses will meet once or twice a week on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from 4:30-6:30 pm.
Fall 2024 Sessions
CLASS AGEGROUP DATES & TIMES
Insectarium Insects play a vital role in our New York City community by decomposing the city’s organic matter and pollinating(授粉)the vast majority of our food-bearing plants. In this course, students will explore insect biodiversity, human health, and the Museum scientists that have contributed research and specimens(标本)to the Insectarium. They will practice various insect collection methods in the field and preparation techniques back in the lab. Using the Museum’s insect collections and new technologies, students will explore a variety of digital tools that allow them to study these tiny creatures in new, more visible ways. Click Here to Register(注册) Cost:$1,000 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Tuesdays &Thursdays, 4:30-6:30 pm 10/10, 10/15, 10/17, 10/22, 10/24, 10/29, 11/7, 11/12, 11/14, 11/19, 11/21, 12/3, 12/5, 12/10, 12/12
Should you have any trouble registering using the program links, please call Central Reservations at 212-769-5200 to purchase or be added to the waitlist.
You will get all your money back if you cancel at least 30 days before the start of the program. Receive half your payment back if you cancel at least 15 days in advance, or a quarter back with at least one week’s notice. No payment will be returned for cancellations less than 7 days before the program begins.
1. What is known about the program
A. It runs on a monthly basis. B. It is intended for freshmen.
C. It covers a variety of topics. D. It consists of four sessions.
2. What can students do at Insectarium
A. Create tools with museum scientists. B. Raise insects in the lab.
C. Contribute specimens to the museum. D. Go on an insect field trip.
3. If a student cancels registration 20 days ahead, how much will he receive
A. None. B. $500. C. $1,000. D. $750.
B
When I was a child I was often told what not to eat. “You don’t want to get fat” was repeated throughout my childhood. It really messed up my relationship with food — something that took me years to overcome. Because of this, I’m careful not to connect what my kids weigh with their worth as people. I encourage my daughter to make healthy snack choices and often discourage her from a second dessert. But one day when I heard her saying “I think I’m too fat,” my heart sank. It made me wonder if giving her advice on snacks was having an unintentionally negative impact.
According to Charlotte Markey, a professor of psychology, food is one of the rare subjects where, as parents, saying less is more. “There are so many things in parenting that are good to talk through, but I don’t think food is one of them,” she says. “It just creates some worries and insecurities in kids that aren’t necessarily healthy.”
Instead, she recommends applying a well-known concept among nutrition experts called the “Division (分配) of Responsibility,” where parents provide a variety of mostly healthy foods to their kids at fixed times, and the kids themselves decide what and how much they want to consume — even if that means sometimes eating more cookies than carrots.
Allowing kids to eat what they want also exposes them to the natural consequences of their decisions. “When your child says, ‘My stomach hurts,’ you can say, ‘Well you had a lot of sugary foods and you might feel better if you made some other choices,’” says Markey. “Let them feel like they have some control over it.”
I’ve been trying out these strategies and I’ve found that when I’m less restrictive, they do make better decisions. “Feeding is a long game,” says Markey. “The food you have available makes a huge difference. Even if they don’t eat it, they’re seeing it. And then all of a sudden it clicks.”
4. What can be inferred about the author from the first paragraph
A. She is worried about her kids’ weight. B. She is interested in making food.
C. She is particular about what she eats. D. She is critical of the way she was fed.
5. Which of the following would Markey disagree with
A. Allowing kids to eat cookies sometimes. B. Explaining to kids the risks of taking snacks.
C. Talking with kids about school at mealtimes. D. Offering various foods to kids at fixed times.
6. What should kids do according to the “Division of Responsibility”
A. Eat up what is provided for them. B. Share their food with other kids.
C. Make diet decisions on their own. D. Help their parents do the dishes.
7. What does the author think of the strategies she has been following
A. Expensive. B. Unbearable. C. Workable. D. Innovative.
C
Have you ever noticed how the email icon (图标) on many computers and smartphones is of an envelope Or how camera phones make the sound of a real camera clicking when you take a photo, even though there’s no shutter to open or close These are examples of skeuomorphs, which is when new things take on the appearance or sound of the object they’ve replaced.
Why would new things want to look like something old It’s all to do with human psychology (心理学). Psychologist James Gibson says one of the ways people understand the world is through affordances — objects whose shape tells you how to use them. When creating new digital technologies, inventors like Steve Jobs of Apple used skeuomorphs so people would know how to use their products. By showing people an image of something they already knew how to use, it made using a computer or smartphone easier.
However, as people became more familiar with modern technology, some designers argued that skeuomorphs were no longer necessary. Indeed, the younger generation don’t need visual references to older items they’ve never used. This led to something called flat design, where computer desktops and smartphone home screens started to do away with skeuomorphism.
Skeuomorphs made a comeback, though, with smart watches. Many smart watches took on the appearance of an old-fashioned watch, with a clock face. This was to encourage people who didn’t like digital watches to consider buying a smart watch.
While these are the ways skeuomorphs are used today, that doesn’t mean it’s only a modern phenomenon. In fact, the word was first used in 1899 by the archaeologist Henry Colley March, who realized that some ancient artefacts (人工制品) kept the appearance of older objects, even though there was no practical reason for them to do so. When ancient Greek builders moved from using wood to stone, they recreated some of the characteristics of wooden buildings. From ancient Greek architecture to 21st century technology, skeuomorphs have been a key feature of scientific progress. So, when you wonder about the objects of the future, take a look around. Chances are that they will look a lot like the objects of the past.
8. Which of the following is an example of skeuomorphs
A. Facebook B. Starbucks
C. Flashlight D. Booking
9. How would people feel about skeuomorphs
A. User-friendly. B. Energy-saving.
C. Safety-centered. D. Cost-effective.
10. Why did some designers think skeuomorphs unnecessary
A. Flat design began to take off throughout the world.
B. Young people disliked traditional designs of common icons.
C. The existing standards of skeuomorphism had been updated.
D. Users developed a better understanding of modern technology.
11. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. The prediction about future objects. B. The key feature of scientific progress.
C. The ever-lasting presence of skeuomorphs. D. The design philosophies of skeuomorphism.
D
On paper, hydrogen (氢气) looks like a dream fuel. In practice, things are trickier. Storing meaningful quantities of hydrogen gas requires compressing (压缩) it several hundred times. Transforming it into liquid state is another option, but one that requires cooling the stuff to -253℃. Either process requires rugged tanks. Over time, hydrogen gas can pass slowly into metals, weakening them and potentially causing damage. Tanks must be built from special materials designed to avoid this breakdown.
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute led by Marcus Vogt, think that supplying hydrogen as goop (糊状) offers a way around some of its limitations. They have been experimenting with a chemical compound that can be pumped into a container and then persuaded to give off its hydrogen on demand.
Their invention, which they nickname “powerpaste”, looks like toothpaste. Its main ingredient is magnesium hydride, a compound that when introduced to water, reacts with it to form hydrogen and magnesium hydroxide. The escaped hydrogen can then be redirected into a fuel container, where it reacts with oxygen from the air to generate electric power. The magnesium hydroxide waste is self-emptied from the reactor.
Dr Vogt’s invention offers several advantages over batteries, petrol and more traditional ways of handling hydrogen. One is the storage of energy that either batteries or petrol can manage. A-second is ease of refilling, which is simply a matter of replacing an empty container of paste with a full one, and topping up the water, which is stored in a separate tank. A third advantage is that, unlike a battery, the paste does not gradually lose its stored energy if it is left on the shelf. Moreover, the paste itself is harmless, and so are the reaction’s by-products.
But there are still more to work through. Magnesium hydride reacts only slowly with water. To address this, Dr Vogt and his team have found a chemical additive that greatly speeds up the reaction. They have also found a way to ensure that the reaction can be controlled to supply only as much hydrogen as is needed at any given moment.
12. Which of the following best explains “rugged” underlined in Paragraph 1
A. Creative. B. Delicate. C. Huge. D. Tough.
13. What can we know about the invention according to Paragraph 3
A. Magnesium hydride mixed with water releases hydrogen.
B. Water and electricity are necessary in the process.
C. Several chemical reactions occur in the same tank.
D. The remaining waste needs removing with extra help.
14. How is Paragraph 4 mainly developed
A. By quoting sayings. B. By drawing comparisons.
C. By providing examples. D. By explaining a theory.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. New Clean Energy. B. Dream Fuel: Hydrogen Gas.
C. Advantages of Hydrogen Goop.. D. “Toothpaste” in Your Tank.
第二节（共5题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
DeepSeek:A Rising Star in the AI Field
In recent years, the field of artificial intelligence has seen great advancements, and one name that has been making waves is DeepSeek. ____16____
DeepSeek is an innovative AI technology developed by Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Co, Ltd. It stands out for its powerful language-processing abilities. ____17____ It can handle a wide range of natural language tasks with high accuracy, from text generation to question-answering systems. For example, when given a complex topic for writing an article, DeepSeek can quickly generate well-structured and coherent text, incorporating relevant information and ideas.
____18____ In the field of education, it can serve as a personalized learning assistant. It can analyze students’ learning patterns and answer their various questions, providing instant feedback and guidance. In the business world, DeepSeek can be used for customer service. It can understand customers’ inquiries in real-time and offer accurate and efficient responses, enhancing the overall customer experience.
However, like any new technology, DeepSeek also faces some challenges. ____19____ There are concerns about the potential biases in the data it is trained on, which could lead to unfair or inaccurate results. Additionally, as it becomes an increasingly important part of our lives, issues related to data privacy and security also come to the forefront.
____20____ With continuous research and development, it is expected to break through the current limitations. For instance, efforts are being made to improve the data pre-processing techniques to reduce biases. Moreover, more advanced security measures are being explored to ensure the safe use of this technology.
A. It has a wide range of applications in different fields.
B. The development of DeepSeek is based on years of in-depth research.
C. It is designed to understand, analyse, and generate human language.
D. One of the main challenges is related to the quality and quantity of data.
E. Let’s take a closer look at what makes it so special.
F. Despite the concerns, the future of DeepSeek looks promising.
G. DeepSeek has already shown great potential in the field of content creation.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完型填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I love everything about our restaurant La Salle Rouge. In the kitchen, the crash of forks and knives hitting the heavy plates almost ___21___ Mom’s voice calling me. “Lainey Lai-ney!” ___22___, I look up to see my mother standing across the kitchen. “Homework ” Mom mouths the word, pointing to the side door. I roll my eyes—I ___23___ the thought of leaving the kitchen to ___24___ with my math homework in Mom’s office.
The restaurant has always been the ___25___ of our lives. At fourteen, I started being a vegetarian (素食者) , but Mom still found things to ___26___ me and taught me to be creative with vegetables and tofu. When I started high school thirty pounds heavier than everyone in my class, Mom and I designed a ___27___ menu for La Salle Rouge, and Mom let me ___28___ tasty, low-calorie desserts, which became popular later. I ___29___ early on that this was the work I want to do.
It hardly seems ___30___ that I have to walk away from all of that just to do maths, but Mom says it’s smarter to have a backup ___31___, and she’s made me apply to colleges and check out business majors ___32___ I want to do anything else with my life. But I already know what I’m going to do when I graduate.
First, I’ll buy myself a set of knives, which is a must for the best chefs. The second thing is to get ___33___ —people would know my name and try my ___34___. Now, all I have to do is finish homework and get back into the ___35___.
21. A. attracts B. raises C. drowns D. reduces
22. A. Nodding B. Choking C. Shaking D. Sighing
23. A. accept B. hate C. change D. prefer
24. A. experiment B. argue C. battle D. play
25. A. truth B. standard C. duty D. center
26. A. feed B. help C. save D. control
27. A. traditional B. sufficient C. orderly D. light
28. A. cut back on B. run out of C. come up with D. cry out for
29. A. decided B. suggested C. promised D. predicted
30. A. fair B. possible C. enough D. strange
31. A. tool B. plan C. guideline D. application
32. A. as if B. even if C. in case D. in that
33. A. discovered B. lost C. glued D. paid
34. A. products B. recipes C. routines D. books
35. A. province B. college C. kitchen D. office
第二节（共10题；每题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Since the start of the industrial revolution (工业革命), there ___36___ (be) threats that new machines would seize humans’ jobs. Now, some experts say the threat is just around the corner.
A March 2023 report estimated that AI having the ability ___37___ (generate) content could do a quarter of all the work currently done by humans. Across the European Union and the US, the report further notes,300 million jobs could be lost to automation.
Thankfully, it’s not all ___38___ (discourage) news. There are still things that involve distinctly human ___39___(quality) , like emotional intelligence and outside-the-box thinking. And moving into roles that center on those skills could help reduce the chances of ___40___(replace).
There are generally three categories that are going to be relatively insulated (不受影响的) in the foreseeable future. The first would be jobs that are ___41___(true) creative. The second such as nurses, business consultants and investigative journalists. These are jobs ___42___ you need a very deep understanding of people. The third safe zone are jobs that really require lots of ___43___(flexible) in unpredictable environments. Many trade jobs—think electricians, welders (电焊工) and the like—fall ___44___ this umbrella. These are the kinds of jobs that need dealing with a new situation all the time.
In short, seeking roles in dynamic (动态的) , shifting environments that include unpredictable tasks is a good way to avoid job loss to AI. At least, for ___45___ while.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，市图书馆“人形机器人”（Humanoid Robotic）社团正在招募新人，你对此感兴趣，打算写信申请参与相关活动，内容包括：
1. 写信目的；
2. 申请理由。
参考词汇：招募recruit
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir/ Madam,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The car turned onto the familiar road that led to Grandma’s farm. “Jude, this summer holiday will be a great chance for you to stay with your grandma,” Dad said as he drove. Every moment, we were moving farther away from the city, the place where I knew how to do things right.
The car engine wasn’t off before Grandma hugged me. I slowly dragged myself out of the car. “Jude, you look unhappy. Why ” Grandma asked. She acted like nothing bad had happened last time. Could I ask how much money her neighbor Mr. Jackson had lost because of my mistake Was he still upset with me “I’m fine,” I answered. “I’m just missing my computer puters are something I’m good at.” “That sounds disappointing.” Grandma nodded.
I liked visiting the farm during breaks before I messed things up last summer. Grandma lived alone, and Mr. Jackson was like family to her. Then one day I forgot to lock the gate and let the goats into his flower beds. He lost almost all his roses for the farmers’ market.
Now, back at the farm, I felt nervous. I was trying to hide in the room when I saw Mr. Jackson! He was opening the door and calling Grandma. “I need help!” he yelled to her. “Just a second for the freshly harvested roses!” That was when he saw me. I felt my heart tighten and was ready for his criticism. I deserved it. He had probably been waiting for this moment since last summer.
However, Mr. Jackson greeted me happily, “Great, Jude is here! Your grandma always tells us you are a wonderfully competent(有能力的)computer programmer.” I shook my head. “I am not competent. I am sorry I messed things up.” He was surprised and comforted me, “It was an accident. Being competent doesn’t mean you never make mistakes.”
I looked out of the window. There were piles of roses waiting to be sold. “Jude, can you help us We want to sell roses online. We have a computer and all the parts(零件)for our internet connection, but we just can’t set it up,” Grandma asked. No internet. They seemed to live in the twentieth century.
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。
Maybe I could be someone who was really competent.
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Within a few hours, orders for roses flooded in.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________江苏省常州高级中学2024～2025学年第二学期高一年级期末测试
英语试卷
2025.6
说明：1. 以下题目的答案请全部填写在答题卡上；
2. 本卷总分150分，考试时间120分钟。
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 are the speakers talking about
A. A shopping list. B. A cooking book. C. A refrigerator.
2. What does the man want to do
A. Learn how to dance. B. Dance with the woman. C. Invite the woman to a party.
3. When will the film start
A. At 9:15. B. At 9:30. C. At 9:45.
4. What do we learn about the man
A. He cares about health. B. He is sensitive to taste. C. He likes eating onions.
5. What are the speakers doing now
A. Attending a ceremony. B. Shopping for clothes. C. Getting dressed.
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. Where are the speakers
A. In a bank. B. On a lake. C. At a hotel.
7. Why does David’s father want to spend Christmas in the countryside
A. To have some peace. B. To enjoy the lake view. C. To be freed from housework.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How does the man feel about talking to pets
A. Bored. B. Comfortable. C. Excited.
9. What is the disadvantage of keeping pets
A Limiting freedom. B. Making the house dirty. C. Wasting money.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why did the woman decide to go to Bangkok
A. She liked the food there.
B. She liked the palaces there.
C. Her cousin made her go there.
11. What was the weather like in Bangkok during the woman’s visit
A. It was cool. B. It was hot. C. It was rainy.
12. What do we know about the woman
A. She enjoyed her stay in Pattaya.
B. She was eager to go to Bangkok again.
C. She preferred to go to Bangkok in April.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the man probably
A. A hotel waiter. B. A restaurant owner. C. A college student.
14 What is the woman doing
A. Making a friend. B. Dining in a restaurant. C. Taking part in an interview.
15. When is the restaurant busy
A. On Tuesday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
16. Why does the woman quit her previous job
A. To make more money. B. To focus more on study. C. To get different experiences.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the talk mainly about
A. The history of Disneyland.
B. The cartoons of Walt Disney.
C. The image of Mickey Mouse.
18. What inspired Disney to create Mickey Mouse
A. Field mice. B. A drawing. C. A pet.
19. What can we know about Mickey Mouse
A. It reflected Walt Disney’s nature.
B. It has changed a lot over the years.
C. Its first appearance was well-received.
20. What does Mickey Mouse represent
A. Characters of Disney.
B. Famous cartoon creation.
C. Popular culture in America.
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15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和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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Science Alliance(联盟)：High School Program
We are excited to announce the expansion of the Science Alliance Program to students in grades 9-12. Students can choose the topics they want to explore: anthropology, astrophysics, conservation science, Earth science, and evolutionary biology.
During the school year, Science Alliance High School runs three sessions: Fall, Winter, and Spring. Courses will meet once or twice a week on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from 4:30-6:30 pm.
Fall 2024 Sessions
CLASS AGEGROUP DATES & TIMES
Insectarium Insects play a vital role in our New York City community by decomposing the city’s organic matter and pollinating(授粉)the vast majority of our food-bearing plants. In this course, students will explore insect biodiversity, human health, and the Museum scientists that have contributed research and specimens(标本)to the Insectarium. They will practice various insect collection methods in the field and preparation techniques back in the lab. Using the Museum’s insect collections and new technologies, students will explore a variety of digital tools that allow them to study these tiny creatures in new, more visible ways. Click Here to Register(注册) Cost:$1,000 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Tuesdays &Thursdays, 4:30-6:30 pm 10/10, 10/15, 10/17, 10/22, 10/24, 10/29, 11/7, 11/12, 11/14, 11/19, 11/21, 12/3, 12/5, 12/10, 12/12
Should you have any trouble registering using the program links, please call Central Reservations at 212-769-5200 to purchase or be added to the waitlist.
You will get all your money back if you cancel at least 30 days before the start of the program. Receive half your payment back if you cancel at least 15 days in advance, or a quarter back with at least one week’s notice. No payment will be returned for cancellations less than 7 days before the program begins.
1. What is known about the program
A. It runs on a monthly basis. B. It is intended for freshmen.
C. It covers a variety of topics. D. It consists of four sessions.
2. What can students do at Insectarium
A. Create tools with museum scientists. B. Raise insects in the lab.
C. Contribute specimens to the museum. D. Go on an insect field trip.
3. If a student cancels registration 20 days ahead, how much will he receive
A. None. B. $500. C. $1,000. D. $750.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B
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When I was a child I was often told what not to eat. “You don’t want to get fat” was repeated throughout my childhood. It really messed up my relationship with food — something that took me years to overcome. Because of this, I’m careful not to connect what my kids weigh with their worth as people. I encourage my daughter to make healthy snack choices and often discourage her from a second dessert. But one day when I heard her saying “I think I’m too fat,” my heart sank. It made me wonder if giving her advice on snacks was having an unintentionally negative impact.
According to Charlotte Markey, a professor of psychology, food is one of the rare subjects where, as parents, saying less is more. “There are so many things in parenting that are good to talk through, but I don’t think food is one of them,” she says. “It just creates some worries and insecurities in kids that aren’t necessarily healthy.”
Instead, she recommends applying a well-known concept among nutrition experts called the “Division (分配) of Responsibility,” where parents provide a variety of mostly healthy foods to their kids at fixed times, and the kids themselves decide what and how much they want to consume — even if that means sometimes eating more cookies than carrots.
Allowing kids to eat what they want also exposes them to the natural consequences of their decisions. “When your child says, ‘My stomach hurts,’ you can say, ‘Well you had a lot of sugary foods and you might feel better if you made some other choices,’” says Markey. “Let them feel like they have some control over it.”
I’ve been trying out these strategies and I’ve found that when I’m less restrictive, they do make better decisions. “Feeding is a long game,” says Markey. “The food you have available makes a huge difference. Even if they don’t eat it, they’re seeing it. And then all of a sudden it clicks.”
4. What can be inferred about the author from the first paragraph
A. She is worried about her kids’ weight. B. She is interested in making food.
C. She is particular about what she eats. D. She is critical of the way she was fed.
5. Which of the following would Markey disagree with
A. Allowing kids to eat cookies sometimes. B. Explaining to kids the risks of taking snacks.
C. Talking with kids about school at mealtimes. D. Offering various foods to kids at fixed times.
6. What should kids do according to the “Division of Responsibility”
A. Eat up what is provided for them. B. Share their food with other kids.
C. Make diet decisions on their own. D. Help their parents do the dishes.
7. What does the author think of the strategies she has been following
A. Expensive. B. Unbearable. C. Workable. D. Innovative.
【答案】4. D 5. B 6. C 7. C
C
Have you ever noticed how the email icon (图标) on many computers and smartphones is of an envelope Or how camera phones make the sound of a real camera clicking when you take a photo, even though there’s no shutter to open or close These are examples of skeuomorphs, which is when new things take on the appearance or sound of the object they’ve replaced.
Why would new things want to look like something old It’s all to do with human psychology (心理学). Psychologist James Gibson says one of the ways people understand the world is through affordances — objects whose shape tells you how to use them. When creating new digital technologies, inventors like Steve Jobs of Apple used skeuomorphs so people would know how to use their products. By showing people an image of something they already knew how to use, it made using a computer or smartphone easier.
However, as people became more familiar with modern technology, some designers argued that skeuomorphs were no longer necessary. Indeed, the younger generation don’t need visual references to older items they’ve never used. This led to something called flat design, where computer desktops and smartphone home screens started to do away with skeuomorphism.
Skeuomorphs made a comeback, though, with smart watches. Many smart watches took on the appearance of an old-fashioned watch, with a clock face. This was to encourage people who didn’t like digital watches to consider buying a smart watch.
While these are the ways skeuomorphs are used today, that doesn’t mean it’s only a modern phenomenon. In fact, the word was first used in 1899 by the archaeologist Henry Colley March, who realized that some ancient artefacts (人工制品) kept the appearance of older objects, even though there was no practical reason for them to do so. When ancient Greek builders moved from using wood to stone, they recreated some of the characteristics of wooden buildings. From ancient Greek architecture to 21st century technology, skeuomorphs have been a key feature of scientific progress. So, when you wonder about the objects of the future, take a look around. Chances are that they will look a lot like the objects of the past.
8. Which of the following is an example of skeuomorphs
A. Facebook B. Starbucks
C. Flashlight D. Booking
9. How would people feel about skeuomorphs
A. User-friendly. B. Energy-saving.
C. Safety-centered. D. Cost-effective.
10. Why did some designers think skeuomorphs unnecessary
A. Flat design began to take off throughout the world.
B. Young people disliked traditional designs of common icons.
C. The existing standards of skeuomorphism had been updated.
D. Users developed a better understanding of modern technology.
11. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. The prediction about future objects. B. The key feature of scientific progress.
C. The ever-lasting presence of skeuomorphs. D. The design philosophies of skeuomorphism.
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. D 11. C
D
On paper, hydrogen (氢气) looks like a dream fuel. In practice, things are trickier. Storing meaningful quantities of hydrogen gas requires compressing (压缩) it several hundred times. Transforming it into liquid state is another option, but one that requires cooling the stuff to -253℃. Either process requires rugged tanks. Over time, hydrogen gas can pass slowly into metals, weakening them and potentially causing damage. Tanks must be built from special materials designed to avoid this breakdown.
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute led by Marcus Vogt, think that supplying hydrogen as goop (糊状) offers a way around some of its limitations. They have been experimenting with a chemical compound that can be pumped into a container and then persuaded to give off its hydrogen on demand.
Their invention, which they nickname “powerpaste”, looks like toothpaste. Its main ingredient is magnesium hydride, a compound that when introduced to water, reacts with it to form hydrogen and magnesium hydroxide. The escaped hydrogen can then be redirected into a fuel container, where it reacts with oxygen from the air to generate electric power. The magnesium hydroxide waste is self-emptied from the reactor.
Dr Vogt’s invention offers several advantages over batteries, petrol and more traditional ways of handling hydrogen. One is the storage of energy that either batteries or petrol can manage. A-second is ease of refilling, which is simply a matter of replacing an empty container of paste with a full one, and topping up the water, which is stored in a separate tank. A third advantage is that, unlike a battery, the paste does not gradually lose its stored energy if it is left on the shelf. Moreover, the paste itself is harmless, and so are the reaction’s by-products.
But there are still more to work through. Magnesium hydride reacts only slowly with water. To address this, Dr Vogt and his team have found a chemical additive that greatly speeds up the reaction. They have also found a way to ensure that the reaction can be controlled to supply only as much hydrogen as is needed at any given moment.
12. Which of the following best explains “rugged” underlined in Paragraph 1
A. Creative. B. Delicate. C. Huge. D. Tough.
13. What can we know about the invention according to Paragraph 3
A. Magnesium hydride mixed with water releases hydrogen.
B. Water and electricity are necessary in the process.
C. Several chemical reactions occur in the same tank.
D. The remaining waste needs removing with extra help.
14. How is Paragraph 4 mainly developed
A. By quoting sayings. B. By drawing comparisons.
C. By providing examples. D. By explaining a theory.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. New Clean Energy. B. Dream Fuel: Hydrogen Gas.
C. Advantages of Hydrogen Goop.. D. “Toothpaste” in Your Tank.
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. B 15. D
第二节（共5题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
DeepSeek:A Rising Star in the AI Field
In recent years, the field of artificial intelligence has seen great advancements, and one name that has been making waves is DeepSeek. ____16____
DeepSeek is an innovative AI technology developed by Hangzhou DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Co, Ltd. It stands out for its powerful language-processing abilities. ____17____ It can handle a wide range of natural language tasks with high accuracy, from text generation to question-answering systems. For example, when given a complex topic for writing an article, DeepSeek can quickly generate well-structured and coherent text, incorporating relevant information and ideas.
____18____ In the field of education, it can serve as a personalized learning assistant. It can analyze students’ learning patterns and answer their various questions, providing instant feedback and guidance. In the business world, DeepSeek can be used for customer service. It can understand customers’ inquiries in real-time and offer accurate and efficient responses, enhancing the overall customer experience.
However, like any new technology, DeepSeek also faces some challenges. ____19____ There are concerns about the potential biases in the data it is trained on, which could lead to unfair or inaccurate results. Additionally, as it becomes an increasingly important part of our lives, issues related to data privacy and security also come to the forefront.
____20____ With continuous research and development, it is expected to break through the current limitations. For instance, efforts are being made to improve the data pre-processing techniques to reduce biases. Moreover, more advanced security measures are being explored to ensure the safe use of this technology.
A. It has a wide range of applications in different fields.
B. The development of DeepSeek is based on years of in-depth research.
C. It is designed to understand, analyse, and generate human language.
D. One of the main challenges is related to the quality and quantity of data.
E. Let’s take a closer look at what makes it so special.
F. Despite the concerns, the future of DeepSeek looks promising.
G. DeepSeek has already shown great potential in the field of content creation.
【答案】16. E 17. C 18. A 19. D 20. F
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完型填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I love everything about our restaurant La Salle Rouge. In the kitchen, the crash of forks and knives hitting the heavy plates almost ___21___ Mom’s voice calling me. “Lainey Lai-ney!” ___22___, I look up to see my mother standing across the kitchen. “Homework ” Mom mouths the word, pointing to the side door. I roll my eyes—I ___23___ the thought of leaving the kitchen to ___24___ with my math homework in Mom’s office.
The restaurant has always been the ___25___ of our lives. At fourteen, I started being a vegetarian (素食者) , but Mom still found things to ___26___ me and taught me to be creative with vegetables and tofu. When I started high school thirty pounds heavier than everyone in my class, Mom and I designed a ___27___ menu for La Salle Rouge, and Mom let me ___28___ tasty, low-calorie desserts, which became popular later. I ___29___ early on that this was the work I want to do.
It hardly seems ___30___ that I have to walk away from all of that just to do maths, but Mom says it’s smarter to have a backup ___31___, and she’s made me apply to colleges and check out business majors ___32___ I want to do anything else with my life. But I already know what I’m going to do when I graduate.
First, I’ll buy myself a set of knives, which is a must for the best chefs. The second thing is to get ___33___ —people would know my name and try my ___34___. Now, all I have to do is finish homework and get back into the ___35___.
21. A. attracts B. raises C. drowns D. reduces
22. A. Nodding B. Choking C. Shaking D. Sighing
23. A. accept B. hate C. change D. prefer
24. A. experiment B. argue C. battle D. play
25. A. truth B. standard C. duty D. center
26. A. feed B. help C. save D. control
27. A. traditional B. sufficient C. orderly D. light
28. A. cut back on B. run out of C. come up with D. cry out for
29. A. decided B. suggested C. promised D. predicted
30. A. fair B. possible C. enough D. strange
31. A. tool B. plan C. guideline D. application
32. A. as if B. even if C. in case D. in that
33. A. discovered B. lost C. glued D. paid
34. A. products B. recipes C. routines D. books
35. A. province B. college C. kitchen D. office
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. B 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. D 28. C 29. A 30. A 31. B 32. C 33. A 34. B 35. C
第二节（共10题；每题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Since the start of the industrial revolution (工业革命), there ___36___ (be) threats that new machines would seize humans’ jobs. Now, some experts say the threat is just around the corner.
A March 2023 report estimated that AI having the ability ___37___ (generate) content could do a quarter of all the work currently done by humans. Across the European Union and the US, the report further notes,300 million jobs could be lost to automation.
Thankfully, it’s not all ___38___ (discourage) news. There are still things that involve distinctly human ___39___(quality) , like emotional intelligence and outside-the-box thinking. And moving into roles that center on those skills could help reduce the chances of ___40___(replace).
There are generally three categories that are going to be relatively insulated (不受影响的) in the foreseeable future. The first would be jobs that are ___41___(true) creative. The second such as nurses, business consultants and investigative journalists. These are jobs ___42___ you need a very deep understanding of people. The third safe zone are jobs that really require lots of ___43___(flexible) in unpredictable environments. Many trade jobs—think electricians, welders (电焊工) and the like—fall ___44___ this umbrella. These are the kinds of jobs that need dealing with a new situation all the time.
In short, seeking roles in dynamic (动态的) , shifting environments that include unpredictable tasks is a good way to avoid job loss to AI. At least, for ___45___ while.
【答案】36. have been
37. to generate
38. discouraging
39. qualities
40. being replaced
41. truly 42. where
43. flexibility
44. under 45. a
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，市图书馆“人形机器人”（Humanoid Robotic）社团正在招募新人，你对此感兴趣，打算写信申请参与相关活动，内容包括：
1. 写信目的；
2. 申请理由。
参考词汇：招募recruit
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir/ Madam,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Sir/Madam,
Learning that your Humanoid Robot club at the city library is recruiting new members, I’m writing to apply for participation.
My passion for robotics drives me to join. Having studied basic programming and mechanics in school, I’ve also built a simple robotic arm, which deepened my understanding of AI applications. Besides, I’m eager to collaborate with like-minded peers and learn from experts. Volunteering in STEM events proves my teamwork and communication skills.
I believe I can contribute actively and gain invaluable insights. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The car turned onto the familiar road that led to Grandma’s farm. “Jude, this summer holiday will be a great chance for you to stay with your grandma,” Dad said as he drove. Every moment, we were moving farther away from the city, the place where I knew how to do things right.
The car engine wasn’t off before Grandma hugged me. I slowly dragged myself out of the car. “Jude, you look unhappy. Why ” Grandma asked. She acted like nothing bad had happened last time. Could I ask how much money her neighbor Mr. Jackson had lost because of my mistake Was he still upset with me “I’m fine,” I answered. “I’m just missing my computer puters are something I’m good at.” “That sounds disappointing.” Grandma nodded.
I liked visiting the farm during breaks before I messed things up last summer. Grandma lived alone, and Mr. Jackson was like family to her. Then one day I forgot to lock the gate and let the goats into his flower beds. He lost almost all his roses for the farmers’ market.
Now, back at the farm, I felt nervous. I was trying to hide in the room when I saw Mr. Jackson! He was opening the door and calling Grandma. “I need help!” he yelled to her. “Just a second for the freshly harvested roses!” That was when he saw me. I felt my heart tighten and was ready for his criticism. I deserved it. He had probably been waiting for this moment since last summer.
However, Mr. Jackson greeted me happily, “Great, Jude is here! Your grandma always tells us you are a wonderfully competent(有能力的)computer programmer.” I shook my head. “I am not competent. I am sorry I messed things up.” He was surprised and comforted me, “It was an accident. Being competent doesn’t mean you never make mistakes.”
I looked out of the window. There were piles of roses waiting to be sold. “Jude, can you help us We want to sell roses online. We have a computer and all the parts(零件)for our internet connection, but we just can’t set it up,” Grandma asked. No internet. They seemed to live in the twentieth century.
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。
Maybe I could be someone who was really competent.
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Within a few hours, orders for roses flooded in.
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【答案】 I could be someone who was really competent. “I can definitely help with that! Where are the parts ” Following Grandma, I went into the room, where a computer sat surrounded by some scattered parts. Rolling up my sleeves, I carefully connected everything. It was a piece of cake to me. “Done!” I announced confidently. After a few adjustments, the internet was up and running. Now it was time to sell the roses. I decided to start from my social media platform. I quickly uploaded photos, added descriptions, and set prices. Before long, notifications started showing up — people were noticing. My abilities made a difference!(96词)
Within a few hours, orders for roses flooded in. “This is amazing, Jude!” Grandma cheered with joy as she began bustling about, packing flowers. Mr. Jackson chuckled warmly as he handed me another bunch to label. The energy was electric — everyone was on their feet, moving quickly to keep up with the growing orders. The farm felt alive, and so did I. To our surprise, the roses sold out in just half a day. “You’ve brought the farm into the twenty-first century, Jude,” Grandma hugged me tightly. I realized that being competent wasn’t about avoiding mistakes. It was about facing them head-on and making the most of my strengths.(100词)
