江苏省前黄高级中学2024-2025学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题
一、听力选择题
1．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．At a police station. B．At a ticket office. C．At a post office.
2．What is the possible relationship between the speakers
A．Assistant and customer.
B．Husband and wife.
C．Boss and secretary.
3．What has recently caught the man’s interest
A．Areas with little rainfall.
B．Places full of animals.
C．Regions full of plants.
4．What time is it now
A．At 11:00 a.m. B．At noon. C．At 1:00 p.m.
5．What does the man struggle with
A．Writing good sentence structures.
B．Using the right verb tenses.
C．Choosing the right words.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What is the man trying to complete
A．A website project.
B．A science presentation.
C．A science experiment.
7．What does the woman suggest including
A．National agency’s latest reports.
B．Updated environmental laws.
C．Historical pollution trends.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．What is the main goal of the cultural exchange club
A．To show beautiful views.
B．To invite guest speakers to give speeches.
C．To help students understand the world better.
9．Which club activity does the woman probably like best
A．International food fair.
B．Sports and games.
C．Cultural nights.
10．Why does the woman hope to join the club
A．To enjoy cultural events.
B．To improve her language skills.
C．To make friends from different countries.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11．What are the speakers mainly discussing
A．The woman’s job.
B．The man’s law firm.
C．Rachel’s recent condition.
12．What is the woman probably doing
A．Cooking food. B．Having dinner. C．Ordering food.
13．How does the man feel about unemployment benefits
A．He thinks they are helpful.
B．He is embarrassed by them.
C．He thinks they are unnecessary.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14．What does the man like about the summer festival
A．Swimming in the pool.
B．Barbecuing with friends.
C．Watching the parade.
15．Why doesn’t the man like traditional holidays
A．They happen in uncomfortable places.
B．They are too expensive to afford.
C．They feel like a requirement.
16．How does the woman’s family celebrate traditional holidays
A．By making gifts for each other.
B．By buying expensive things.
C．By holding a pool party.
17．What does the woman imply in the end
A．Families can have their own ways of celebrating holidays.
B．Traditional holidays are more comfortable.
C．Gifts are better than promises.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18．What did Dr. Wilson teach the speaker
A．How to get funds for the plastic arms.
B．How to use his feet in daily life.
C．How to get used to plastic arms.
19．What did the speaker think of his teacher in high school
A．She cared more about his schoolwork.
B．She helped him to be more confident.
C．She had little sympathy for him.
20．Who is the speaker now probably
A．A doctor. B．A teacher. C．A lawyer.
二、阅读理解
With such a strong artistic heritage, it’s no surprise that England knocks it out of the park when it comes to world-class art galleries. These are the galleries you need to add to your must-visit list.
Royal Academy of Arts（RA）, London
Not your standard gallery, the Royal Academy of Arts is led by artists to promote not just the appreciation of art, but its practice. It is world-famous for hosting some exhibitions that get everyone talking. Besides, what sets the RA apart is its engagement with the public through participatory experiences, allowing visitors to not only view art but become part of it in innovative ways.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West Yorkshire
Tearing up the rulebook when it comes to how we traditionally view art, the Yorkshire Sculpture Park tries to break down barriers by showing works from British and international artists in the open air. Set in hundreds of acres of West Yorkshire parkland, you’ll see sculptures by some of the leading artists of the 20th century.
Whitworth, Manchester
After a sky-high f15 million development, the Whitworth is becoming one of the premier galleries in the north of England. Making full use of its picturesque park setting, the gallery has a beautiful art garden and a sculpture terrace (露天平台), all waiting to be explored. Inside the gallery, you can view an exciting programme of ever-changing exhibitions.
21．What is special about Royal Academy of Arts
A．It offers interactive experiences. B．It displays works by senior artists.
C．It holds exhibitions in a traditional way. D．It provides a vast space for hosting exhibitions.
22．What do Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Whitworth have in common
A．They are small in scale. B．They offer outdoor settings.
C．They feature modem works. D．They host exhibitions on an annual basis.
23．Where is the text probably taken from
A．A travel guidebook. B．A film magazine.
C．A history book. D．A science report.
During my early years, I focused on eye-catching landscape photography. I spent time in the Himalayas, Patagonia and Tasmania and returned with pictures of breathtaking beauty which I thought were “awesome”. But a one-month camping trip to the Menindee lakes along Darling-Baaka in Australia shifted my perspective; Photography is more than taking photos.
As I became increasingly familiar with the place, I learned that human activities led to widespread deforestation and drought in the area, resulting in many dead trees. Driving across the region, I recalled that Sydney was blanketed by smoke for months on end as bushfires swept through the east coast. Fortunately, the La Ni a weather cycle reached Australia, increasing rainfall and causing the continent’s short-lived rivers to spring back to life. Yet, the image of bushfires stayed with me, and I felt driven to do something. That was when the photo Blaze came into being.
I spoke to the local authority, explaining that I hoped to create a “burning” tree as a beacon (灯塔) to draw people’s attention to deforestation. They showed great interest because fire is an integral part of the Australian farming and the natives.
I connected a few of the gas canisters (罐) generally used for barbecues to flexible gas lines called “slinkies”, which could be wired up the back of the tree, away from the tree and out of sight of the public. These produced an outline of flames when I lit them, as if the tree were on fire. It was lit for 15 seconds while I got the shot, and fire-fighting equipment was prepared. Even though the tree was dead, it was still a vital habitat. But the gas flames did no damage and the insects that lived inside were unharmed.
I love that when people look at the photo, they can concretize the delicacy of our natural world while appreciating Blaze.
24．What is the author’s new perception of photography
A．It involves professional skills. B．It should carry deep meanings.
C．It requires high-end equipment. D．It should produce beautiful pictures.
25．What inspired the author to create Blaze
A．Local environmental changes. B．Traditional Australian farming.
C．Scenery of the Menindee lakes. D．Support from the local authority.
26．Which of the following images best illustrates the photo Blaze
A．B．
C． D．
27．What is the photo Blaze intended to be
A．A means of enhancing artistic taste. B．A strategy to beautify the landscape.
C．A call to raise public awareness. D．A window to showcase local culture.
Farming is undergoing a remarkable transformation thanks to cutting-edge technologies reshaping how fruit is picked and handled. While autonomous drones(无人机)like Tevel’s Flying Robots are already harvesting fruit globally, innovations like UC San Diego’s GRIP-tape gripper represent the next frontier in gentle produce handling. Together, these advancements promise to make fruit production more efficient and precise, though one is a proven solution and the other is a glimpse into farming’s future.
Tevel’s Flying Autonomous Robots (FARs) are redefining fruit harvesting by combining artificial intelligence with advanced computer vision. These drones navigate through orchards(果园), identifying and picking only the fruit that has reached peak ripeness. Their ability to weave carefully around branches allows them to harvest without bruising or harming the trees. Unlike human pickers, these drones can operate continuously, working day and night to get the job done faster and more consistently.
Farmers are empowered by detailed, real-time information about the harvest, including the size, color and ripeness of each fruit, all accessible through a mobile app. This data helps improve harvesting schedules and reduce waste. Multiple drones work together from a mobile platform, covering large orchard areas efficiently.
Beyond picking, these robots also detect diseases and track the location of each fruit bin, providing farmers with valuable insights to manage their crops better.
While Tevel’s drones tackle harvesting, UC San Diego’s GRIP-tape gripper remains in the experimental stage as a solution for post-harvest handling. Inspired by steel measuring tapes, this prototype(原型)uses layered “fingers” to grasp delicate fruits gently. Early tests show promise in handling objects like lemons and tomatoes without damage, but it has yet to be widely adopted in farming.
The gripper’s motorized reels(卷轴)allow its tape-based fingers to extend and convey items like a conveyor belt. Researchers highlight its low cost and safety around humans, but further development is needed to integrate it into commercial packing lines or harvesters.
Tevel’s drones are already transforming orchards, while the GRIP-tape gripper offers a vision of how delicate produce handling could evolve. The combination of real-world automation and experimental robotics highlights both the immediate benefits and long-term potential of agritech innovation.
28．What do we know about FARs
A．They can work around the clock. B．They can identify different fruits.
C．They redefine the artificial intelligence. D．They perform as efficiently as human workers.
29．What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A．The real-time data collected by mobile apps.
B．The attitude of the farmers to Tevel’s drones.
C．The advantages of Tevel’s drones for farmers.
D．The working process of multiple drones in orchards.
30．What can be inferred about UC San Diego’s GRIP-tape gripper
A．It is inspired by human fingers. B．It is widely adopted in farming.
C．It tackles the harvesting process. D．It is cost-effective but still in progress.
31．What’s the writing purpose of this text
A．To promote the use of robotics in farming.
B．To compare two cutting-edge farming tools.
C．To emphasize the long-term potential of drones.
D．To introduce two innovative agricultural technologies.
When we sleep, our brain is still actively processing the day’s experiences and integrating them with past memories. Previous studies have identified links between pupil (瞳孔) size and sleep state, as well as between sleep state and memory formation. However, it has been unclear how fresh memories are processed without blurring(模糊)into old ones. For example, how do we learn to play the piano without forgetting how to ride a bike
Researchers at Cornell University addressed this question by attaching brain-scanning electrodes and tiny eye-tracking cameras to mice. They monitored the mice as they learned new tasks during the day, such as navigating a maze (迷宫), and then observed them during sleep. (Fun fact: mice can sleep with their eyes open.)
The study revealed two distinct substages during non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep, a critical period for memory formation. One substage replayed new memories, coinciding with narrowed pupils. The other involved recalling older memories, marked by widened pupils. These stages alternated rapidly. The team also discovered that during the narrowed pupil stages, blocking sharp-wave ripples (SWRs) limited the mice’s ability to remember new information.
It is also found that the brain has an intermediate (中间的) period that separates new learning from old knowledge. The results suggest that the brain can multitask distinct cognitive processes during sleep to facilitate continuous learning without interference. It’s like new learning, old knowledge, new learning, old knowledge, shifting slowly throughout sleep.
The implications of the study are far-reaching: such a non-invasive means of monitoring brain function may help treat memory issues and boost memory, for example. The study also supports the hypothesis (假说) that human brains and computer systems may significantly forget old information. Catastrophic forgetting, known in AI, is an area where machines still lag behind biology. What’s more, the findings provide a potential solution for preventing catastrophic interference while enabling memory integration in both biological and artificial neural networks.
Despite the many similarities between human and mouse brains, similar studies need to be conducted in humans to check these results.
32．What do researchers at Cornell University focus on
A．How pupil size is related to sleep state.
B．How people learn to perform new tasks.
C．How memories are kept without interference.
D．How sleep state is connected with memory formation.
33．What is the finding of the study
A．Blocking SWRs removes old memories.
B．The brain processes new memories first.
C．Widened pupil is associated with replaying new memories.
D．A transitional stage distinguishes old memories from new ones.
34．The underlined phrase “catastrophic forgetting” in the fifth paragraph most likely refers to ______.
A．the gradual weakening of long-term memories
B．temporary confusion between similar memories
C．the complete loss of old skills while learning new ones
D．the brain’s natural process of discarding(丢弃)useless memories
35．Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text
A．Role of Sleep in Memory and Learning.
B．Code of Memory Integration in Sleep.
C．Pupil Size: A Window into Human Brain.
D．A Breakthrough: How Mice Sleep with Eyes Open.
Humans have evolved to spend long periods doing physical exercise. 36 The complexity of the human brain is to blame.
Evolving an ability doesn’t automatically mean we’ll want to use it. While physical exercise isn’t that bad, it’s still typically unpleasant. 37 It calculates the effort required for actions and tends to stop us from misusing vital resources on fruitless efforts, like walking over 30 km for a handful of berries.
The thing is, regular exercise to get “in shape” needs constant and considerable effort. 38 So, your brain has a tendency to ask this question, “Is it worth it ” This particular feature also means we typically prefer things which offer minimum effort for maximum reward.
Thankfully, the human brain is a complex organ. It isn’t ruled by its more primitive drives. While many species’ thought processes are limited to “Food, eat it!”, “Danger, run!”, “Pain, avoid!”, we’ve evolved beyond that. 39 We can imagine a desirable future scenario (情况), figure out how we’d achieve it, and do just that. Or at least work toward it. This directly impacts how our brain processes motivation and willpower. We can recognize that rejecting a reward now can lead to a greater reward later, and act accordingly.
As far as your brain is concerned, there are processes that discourage exercise, and processes that encourage it. 40
A．So how does the brain process motivation
B．But why doesn’t everyone enjoy exercising
C．Our brains can form long-term goals and ambitions.
D．It is for gradual progress and uncertain rewards.
E．The human brain is highly sensitive to wasted effort.
F．Most people have the habit of doing physical exercise.
G．Ideally, you’ll end up putting more weight on the latter than the former.
三、完形填空
Five girl students of the University of Georgia were driving from Athens to Savannah for a weekend celebration. After turning along Murray Hill Road the group of students 41 the Brier Creek bridge and saw something odd — a dust cloud below the bridge with a flash of white light.
“We turned, went down this hill to that area and 42 super fast before we just saw a white car sinking 43 ”, said Molly McCollum, one of the students.
McCollum 44 that she was originally in shock at what she was seeing, saying she knew she had to 45 and do something about the situation. The students 46 to jump out of their car and rush toward the three passengers, a mom and two kids. Two of the students entered the water to get the 47 to safety while the others gathered supplies and called for 48 responders.
Seeing a kid 49 , one student put her lifeguard skills to the test by performing CPR (心肺复苏术) on him immediately. It was a worst-case situation but 50 , within a minute, the kid began 51 . The Burke County Sheriff’s Office said all three survivors of the incident were 52 to a hospital and that they were 53 to leave the hospital the next day.
The five girl students who took part in the rescue were 54 with an award from the University of Georgia. The term “hero” is often used to describe sports stars and others but these five truly 55 what heroism is.
41．A．designed B．approached C．removed D．attacked
42．A．took off B．worked out C．pulled over D．kept up
43．A．overhead B．underwater C．onboard D．beforehand
44．A．blamed B．concluded C．whispered D．added
45．A．step in B．break in C．hang on D．carry on
46．A．struggled B．hesitated C．preferred D．proceeded
47．A．kids B．witnesses C．victims D．companions
48．A．emergency B．health C．media D．service
49．A．miserable B．unconscious C．hopeless D．nervous
50．A．somehow B．somewhat C．anywhere D．anyway
51．A．weeping B．shaking C．reflecting D．responding
52．A．turned B．rushed C．pressed D．directed
53．A．liberated B．recorded C．admitted D．permitted
54．A．provided B．loaded C．honored D．equipped
55．A．simplifies B．describes C．demonstrates D．releases
四、语法填空
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。
Hidden among 56 (tower) trees in Shuikou village, Xu Dan’s homestay attracts an uninterrupted flow of urban residents seeking calmness and tradition.
At the main courtyard of her rural house in Changxing county of Huzhou city in East China’s Zhejiang province, lies a peaceful pool so clear 57 it looks like a mirror of the sky, 58 a small wooden boat gently drifting. Arched stone bridges span the water to link scattered courtyards and winding paths that meander through small artificial mountains, each rock carefully 59 (place) to echo the harmony of classic Chinese gardens.
Tea artisans in flowing robes perform age-old rituals — steeping, pouring, and presenting the tea with graceful movements. Guests 60 (welcome) not only with warmth but also a ceremonial tea treat: three flavors, each filled with special meaning. “The sweet tea, crafted from 61 (fragrance) guihua blossoms and delicate mandarin slices, symbolizes an abundant and joyful life. The salty tea is a mix of smoked beans, dried carrots, sesame seeds, orange peel, and crushed tea leaves that 62 (honor) the hard work of harvest and the earthy 63 (rich).” Xu says as she warmly welcomes guests in late April.
Finally, the plain tea, simple and pure, lingers with 64 fresh aftertaste that reminds people of the essence of true friendship — like plain tea, friendship should be honest and genuine, cherished deeply for 65 it is, she explains.
五、书信写作
66．学校英语俱乐部计划在“世界读书日”举行英文演讲比赛，主题是“实体书店是否会消失 ”请你写一篇英文演讲稿，内容包括：
1.你的看法；
2.你的理由。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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六、书面表达
67．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。
At the age of 30, I resigned to start my own business. I felt like I was on the right path. I was busy making plans happen. For months, I kept myself moving. Even when I wasn’t working, I was thinking about work. There was never enough time, and I was afraid that if I stopped to relax, I might let someone down. But the more I worked, the less I seemed to get done.
When I started to feel really tired, I told myself I just needed to work harder and get more organized. But something was wrong. I was very tired and my body hurt all over. My smart watch kept buzzing (嗡嗡声), telling me my heart was beating too fast. I had tried hard to be healthy — I stopped drinking, changed my diet, and lost weight. I thought things would get better, but they didn’t.
Finally, I went to a doctor. “How’s your stress ” the doctor asked. I didn’t think I was very stressed, but tests showed I had a disease called Graves’ disease, which can get worse because of stress.
The next day, I ran into an old friend, Cindy. We hadn’t seen each other for a while, and Cindy looked at me with concern. “You look tired. I don’t know how you are doing, but you seems to be wearing out.”
“Things have been a bit crazy lately,” I admitted.
“Maybe it’s time to take a break,” Cindy suggested. As we said goodbye, she added, “It was good to see you. You’ve lost weight; make sure you take care of yourself.” She waved and left.
Reflecting on my previous behavior, I realized I had been missing the simple pleasures in life — the little but meaningful things that help me relax and recharge, like bonding with my family, engaging in community activities to help those in need, interacting with friends and visiting my favorite bookstore.
Days later, Cindy called and asked, “There’s a charity event dedicated to helping the left-behind children and elderly people who live alone in our community this weekend. Would you like to go with me and offer your help ”
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 hesitant at first, but I decided to give it a try.
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After that memorable day, I decided to make a change to my life.
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答案 A B A C B B B C A C
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答案 C A A B C A A B B C
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答案 A B A B A D C A C D
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答案 D C D C B B E D C G
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答案 B C B D A D C A B A
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答案 D B D C C
1．A
【原文】W: Excuse me, how should I fill in this blank What does “L” stand for
M: It stands for “Lost”, so just write in what you have lost.
2．B
【原文】M: I’ve just ordered the computer with the 32 speed CD-ROM that we both like.
W: That’s great.
M: It’s twice the speed of what we are using at home.
3．A
【原文】W: Reading about different types of habitats has been a real learning experience.
M: Right, it’s so interesting. For a long time, I have been curious about natural environments known for their colorful and rich plant and animal life. But now, I’m more curious about dry places.
4．C
【原文】W: Are you going out for a sandwich
M: No. I am too busy right now. Please give me an hour, OK
W: I can’t eat at 2:00 p.m. That’s too late for lunch!
5．B
【原文】M: Ms. Brown, do you have a second to go over my last homework assignment with me I think I struggled a bit with the grammar.
W: Sure. Your sentence structures and word choices were all very good, but you did sometimes switch between past and present tense.
6．B 7．B
【原文】W: Have you finished your presentation for tomorrow’s environmental science class
M: Almost, but I’m having trouble finding the latest data on air quality improvement in cities. I know there have been important improvements. I just don’t know how to show it.
W: Have you looked at the national environmental agency’s website They updated their numbers last month, and they usually include reports and charts that could be very helpful.
M: Thanks, that could really help me show some data more clearly and give me some useful facts to support my points about reducing pollution.
W: Also, consider talking about the new laws. They have led to better air in several big cities.
8．C 9．A 10．C
【原文】W: I’m thinking of joining the new cultural exchange club at school. It seems like a good way to learn about other countries.
M: That’s a great idea! They mainly organize events where students share their traditions and talk about world issues, right It’s a great way to learn more.
W: Exactly. It sounds fun, learning and appreciating different views through direct student interactions. They learn how to play games from different countries. They also have guest speakers and cultural nights where you can participate in different traditions. And everybody loves the international food fair. That one might be my favorite.
M: Joining could really make your school life more interesting. Plus, you’ll likely make new friends from around the world.
W: That’s what I’m hoping for. I think it will help me see the world differently. That’s something I really wanted in my school life, considering the small town I grew up in.
11．C 12．A 13．A
【原文】M: This food smells delicious!
W: Thanks. But it’s not for us to eat. I’m taking dinner to Rachel tonight. She’s been having a hard time, and I thought it would make her feel better.
M: I’m sorry to hear she’s having a difficult time. What happened
W: Well, she lost her job last week.
M: What happened Did she get fired
W: Not exactly, but she was let go. She had been working at a law firm, but the firm hadn’t been getting many cases, so they had to let some of their staff go.
M: Will she get unemployment benefits
W: I think so, but she will be embarrassed about living on that. Besides, she loves being a lawyer, and she’d rather work than sit at home.
M: I understand. But at least she’ll have a little money to pay her rent while she looks for another job.
W: Yeah. But actually, I was hoping you could help her find a job. Isn’t your friend Theodore a lawyer Is his office hiring
M: They might be. I’ll give him a call tomorrow and let you know.
14．B 15．C 16．A 17．A
【原文】M: I don’t think I appreciate traditional festivals, like Christmas and Easter as much as my family.
W: What do you mean
M: I’m just not that into them. Christmas and Easter have many extra parts involved. I like to celebrate with the people I love in a comfortable environment. My favorite holiday is the summer festival.
W: Is it because of our tradition to swim in my pool every year before the parade
M: No, though that is fun. It’s because after the parade we go to my parents’ giant barbecue with all their friends. Everyone brings a dish of food or drinks and then we talk and tell stories until the stars come out.
W: People do that on Christmas and Easter too, you know! I think it just depends on your family’s traditions.
M: For some reason, I just feel that most people feel the need to buy expensive things that are unnecessary during Christmas and Easter. There is no expectation of getting or giving gifts. It feels like you are forced into being nice, because of a date.
W: Yes, but you don’t have to do any of that to celebrate. My family makes gifts for one another or we make promises saying we will help each other with projects or housework.
18．B 19．B 20．C
【原文】 Thank you, Ms. Jackson. I’m honored to talk to your class today about something I know a thing or two about: being afraid. As you can see, I was born without arms. Every time I fell down, I was scared that I wouldn’t be able to get up. My parents were too poor to afford plastic arms for me. But luckily one of my doctors, Dr. Wilson, showed me how to use my feet to do everything. Once I could do a few things by myself, I didn’t feel scared of being alone anymore. In high school, everyone in my class made fun of me. Every morning, I was afraid of what they would say. That was the hardest and darkest time in my life. But my teacher Mrs. Dalton made sure I stayed focused on my schoolwork. She taught me to be strong and confident. Once I realized that it didn’t matter what other people thought of me, I wasn’t scared of being in the crowds anymore. Now that I have my own successful law company in Manchester, I can afford those plastic arms. Maybe I will get them one day. But for now, my missing arms remind me every day that I don’t have anything to be afraid of.
21．A 22．B 23．A
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了英国三家值得一游的世界级艺术画廊，旨在为游客提供旅行参考。
21．细节理解题。根据Royal Academy of Arts（RA）, London部分中“Besides, what sets the RA apart is its engagement with the public through participatory experiences, allowing visitors to not only view art but become part of it in innovative ways. (此外，皇家艺术研究院的独特之处在于它通过参与性体验与公众互动，让游客不仅能欣赏艺术，还能以创新的方式成为艺术的一部分)”可知，皇家艺术研究院的特别之处在于它提供互动体验。故选A项。
22．细节理解题。根据Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West Yorkshire部分中“Set in hundreds of acres of West Yorkshire parkland, you’ll see sculptures by some of the leading artists of the 20th century. (坐落在西约克郡数百英亩的公园里，你将看到20世纪一些领先艺术家的雕塑)”以及Whitworth, Manchester部分中“Making full use of its picturesque park setting, the gallery has a beautiful art garden and a sculpture terrace (露天平台), all waiting to be explored. (画廊充分利用其风景如画的公园环境，拥有一个美丽的艺术花园和一个雕塑露台，所有这些都等待探索)”可知，约克郡雕塑公园和惠特沃斯画廊的共同之处在于它们都提供户外环境。故选B项。
23．推理判断题。根据第一段中“These are the galleries you need to add to your must-visit list. (这些画廊你需要添加到你的必游清单中)”以及下文对几家艺术画廊的介绍可推知，本文可能来自一本旅游指南。故选A项。
24．B 25．A 26．D 27．C
【导语】本文为一篇记叙文。讲述了作者原本专注于风景摄影，在澳大利亚Menindee lakes的经历让其意识到摄影应有更深含义，当地环境变化促使作者创作了照片Blaze，以引起人们对森林砍伐的关注。
24．细节理解题。根据第一段“But a one-month camping trip to the Menindee lakes along Darling-Baaka in Australia shifted my perspective; Photography is more than taking photos.(但一次在澳大利亚达令-巴阿克地区梅尼德里湖的为期一个月的露营之旅改变了我的看法；摄影不仅仅是拍摄照片)”可知，作者新的认知是摄影应具有深刻含义，故选B。
25．细节理解题。根据第二段“As I became increasingly familiar with the place, I learned that human activities led to widespread deforestation and drought in the area, resulting in many dead trees. Driving across the region, I recalled that Sydney was blanketed by smoke for months on end as bushfires swept through the east coast.(随着我对这个地方的了解越来越深入，我了解到人类活动导致了该地区大面积的森林砍伐和干旱，致使许多树木死亡。驾车穿越这片区域时，我回想起悉尼曾连续数月被浓烟笼罩，因为丛林大火席卷了东海岸)”和“Yet, the image of bushfires stayed with me, and I felt driven to do something. That was when the photo Blaze came into being.(然而，森林大火的画面一直萦绕在我的脑海里，我觉得有必要做点什么。就在那时，Blaze应运而生)”可知，促使作者创作Blaze这部作品的原因是当地环境的变化。故选A。
26．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“I connected a few of the gas canisters (罐) generally used for barbecues to flexible gas lines called “slinkies”, which could be wired up the back of the tree, away from the tree and out of sight of the public. These produced an outline of flames when I lit them, as if the tree were on fire.(我将一些通常用于烧烤的气罐连接到了被称为“滑线”的柔性输气管上。这些滑线可以沿着树的背面铺设，远离树木并隐藏在公众视线之外。当我点燃它们时，会产生火焰的轮廓，仿佛这棵树真的着火了)”可知，照片Blaze呈现的是一棵树被火焰轮廓包围，看起来仿佛树着火了的画面，故选D。
27．细节理解题。根据第三段“I spoke to the local authority, explaining that I hoped to create a “burning” tree as a beacon (灯塔) to draw people’s attention to deforestation.(我与当地政府部门进行了沟通，说明了我的想法，即希望打造一棵“燃烧”的树，以此作为警示标志，引起人们对森林砍伐问题的关注)”可知，作者创作Blaze是为了唤起公众意识，故选C。
28．A 29．C 30．D 31．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了两种创新的农业技术。一种是Tevel公司的飞行自主机器人（FARs）；另一种是加州大学圣地亚哥分校的GRIP - tape抓取器。
28．细节理解题。根据第二段“Unlike human pickers, these drones can operate continuously, working day and night to get the job done faster and more consistently.(与人类采摘者不同，这些无人机可以持续运行，日夜工作，更快且更稳定地完成工作)” 可知，FARs 可以日夜不停地工作。故选A。
29．主旨大意题。根据第三段“Farmers are empowered by detailed, real - time information about the harvest, including the size, color and ripeness of each fruit, all accessible through a mobile app. This data helps improve harvesting schedules and reduce waste. Multiple drones work together from a mobile platform, covering large orchard areas efficiently.(农民可以通过一款移动应用程序获取有关收获的详细实时信息，包括每个水果的大小、颜色和成熟度。这些数据有助于改进收获计划并减少浪费。多架无人机从一个移动平台协同工作，高效覆盖大片果园区域)” 本段主要讲述了 Tevel 的无人机为农民带来的好处，如提供详细实时信息帮助改进收获计划、减少浪费，故选C。
30．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Researchers highlight its low cost and safety around humans, but further development is needed to integrate it into commercial packing lines or harvesters.(研究人员强调它成本低且对人安全，但还需要进一步开发才能将其整合到商业包装生产线或收割机中)” 可知，加州大学圣地亚哥分校的GRIP - tape抓取器成本效益高，但仍在研发过程中。故选D。
31．推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文介绍了两种创新的农业技术。一种是 Tevel 公司的飞行自主机器人（FARs），已在全球用于水果采摘，它结合人工智能和先进计算机视觉，能精准采摘成熟水果，且可日夜工作，还能为农民提供详细实时信息；另一种是加州大学圣地亚哥分校的GRIP - tape抓取器，尚处于实验阶段，受钢卷尺启发，旨在轻柔抓取娇嫩水果，成本低但还需进一步发展才能广泛应用于农业。所以短文的目的是介绍两项农业创新技术。故选D。
32．C 33．D 34．C 35．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了康奈尔大学研究人员关于睡眠中记忆处理的研究，包括研究方法、发现以及研究的意义和局限性。
32．细节理解题。根据第一段“However, it has been unclear how fresh memories are processed without blurring into old ones. For example, how do we learn to play the piano without forgetting how to ride a bike.(然而，目前尚不清楚新的记忆是如何在不与旧的记忆混淆的情况下被处理的。例如，我们如何在不忘记如何骑自行车的情况下学会弹钢琴。)”和第二段“Researchers at Cornell University addressed this question by attaching brain-scanning electrodes and tiny eye-tracking cameras to mice.(康奈尔大学的研究人员通过在老鼠身上安装脑扫描电极和微型眼球追踪摄像头来解决这个问题。)”可知，康奈尔大学的研究人员关注的是记忆如何在不受干扰的情况下保持。故选C项。
33．细节理解题。根据第四段“It is also found that the brain has an intermediate period that separates new learning from old knowledge.(研究还发现，大脑有一个中间时期，将新的学习与旧的知识区分开来。)”可知，这项研究的发现是一个过渡阶段区分了旧记忆和新记忆。故选D项。
34．词义猜测题。根据上文“The study also supports the hypothesis that human brains and computer systems may significantly forget old information.(这项研究还支持了一个假设，即人类大脑和计算机系统可能会显著忘记旧信息。)”可知，在学习新技能时，人类大脑和计算机系统可能会显著忘记旧信息。由此可知，catastrophic forgetting意为“在学习新技能时完全丧失旧技能”。故选C项。
35．主旨大意题。文章第一段通过提出一个问题“然而，目前尚不清楚新的记忆是如何在不与旧的记忆混淆的情况下被处理的”引出了本文的主题，即睡眠中记忆的处理。接着文章介绍了康奈尔大学的研究人员通过在老鼠身上安装脑扫描电极和微型眼球追踪摄像头来研究这个问题，并详细介绍了他们的发现，即大脑有一个中间时期，将新的学习与旧的知识区分开来，以及这个发现的意义和局限性。由此可知，文章主要介绍了睡眠中记忆整合的密码。由此可知，选项B表示“睡眠中的记忆整合机制”，与文章中心相吻合，可作为本文的标题。故选B项。
36．B 37．E 38．D 39．C 40．G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了人类大脑对锻炼的复杂态度，包括其阻止浪费精力的本能以及设定长期目标的能力如何影响锻炼动机。
36．由上文“Humans have evolved to spend long periods doing physical exercise. (人类已经进化到可以长时间进行体育锻炼。)”及下文“The complexity of the human brain is to blame. (这要归咎于人类大脑的复杂性。)”可知，这里需要提出一个问题，引出下文对大脑复杂性的讨论，B选项“But why doesn’t everyone enjoy exercising (但是为什么不是每个人都喜欢锻炼呢？)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选B。
37．由下文“It calculates the effort required for actions and tends to stop us from misusing vital resources on fruitless efforts, like walking over 30 km for a handful of berries. (它会计算行动所需的努力，并倾向于阻止我们把重要的资源浪费在徒劳无功的努力上，比如为了几颗浆果而走上30公里。)”可知，本空应强调大脑对浪费精力的敏感性，E选项“The human brain is highly sensitive to wasted effort. (人类大脑对浪费精力非常敏感。)”能引出下文，符合题意。故选E。
38．由上文“The thing is, regular exercise to get “in shape” needs constant and considerable effort. (问题是，为了保持“体型”而进行的定期锻炼需要持续而大量的努力。)”及下文“So, your brain has a tendency to ask this question, “Is it worth it ” (所以，你的大脑倾向于问这个问题：“值得吗？”)”可知，本空应描述锻炼需要持续努力且回报不确定的情况，D选项“It is for gradual progress and uncertain rewards. (它是为了逐步的进步和不确定的回报。)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选D。
39．由上文“While many species’ thought processes are limited to “Food, eat it!”, “Danger, run!”, “Pain, avoid!”, we’ve evolved beyond that.(虽然许多物种的思维过程仅限于“食物，吃掉它！”、“危险，快跑！”、“疼痛，避开！”，但我们已经超越了这一点。)”及下文“We can imagine a desirable future scenario (情况), figure out how we’d achieve it, and do just that. (我们可以想象一个理想的未来情景，弄清楚如何实现它，并付诸行动。)”可知，此处需强调大脑具备“长期目标”的能力。C选项“Our brains can form long-term goals and ambitions. (我们的大脑可以形成长期的目标和抱负。)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选C。
40．由上文“As far as your brain is concerned, there are processes that discourage exercise, and processes that encourage it. (就你的大脑而言，有一些过程会阻碍锻炼，也有一些过程会鼓励锻炼。)”可知，此处需总结大脑对锻炼的两种态度，G选项“Ideally, you’ll end up putting more weight on the latter than the former. (理想情况下，你最终会把更多的权重放在后者而不是前者。)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选G。
41．B 42．C 43．B 44．D 45．A 46．D 47．C 48．A 49．B 50．A 51．D 52．B 53．D 54．C 55．C
【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要通过讲述五名来自佐治亚大学的女学生偶遇一场白色轿车落水事件伸出援手救人的故事，她们是真正的英雄并获得学校的奖励。
41．考查动词词义辨析。句意：沿着默里山路前行后，这群学生靠近布里尔溪桥，他们看到了一些奇怪的现象——桥下的空中有一团尘雾，还伴有一道白光闪烁。A. designed设计；B. approached靠近；C. removed移开；D. attacked攻击。根据句中的“After turning along Murray Hill Road (沿着默里山路前行后)”可知，学生们靠近布里尔溪桥。故选B项。
42．考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：“在我们正好看到一辆白色轿车沉入水中之前，我们掉头沿着这条山路驶向那个区域，然后迅速停车。”莫莉·麦科勒姆说道，她是其中一名学生。A. took off起飞，脱下；B. worked out解决；C. pulled over靠边停车；D. kept up坚持。根据句中的“We turned, went down this hill to that area (我们掉头沿着这条山路驶向那个区域)”可知，学生们到达之后停车靠边。故选C项。
43．考查副词词义辨析。句意：“在我们正好看到一辆白色轿车沉入水中之前，我们掉头，沿着这条山路驶向那个区域，然后迅速停车。”莫莉·麦科勒姆说道，她是其中一名学生。A. overhead在头顶上方；B. underwater在水下；C. onboard在船上；D. beforehand事先。根据句中的“saw a white car sinking (看到白色轿车下沉)”可推断，学生目睹白色轿车沉到水里。故选B项。
44．考查动词词义辨析。句意：麦科勒姆补充道，起初看到眼前的情景时她感到十分震惊，她知道自己必须插手干预并做点事情应对该情况。A. blamed责备；B. concluded下结论；C. whispered低声地说；D. added补充说。根据前句中的“said Molly McCollum, one of the students (莫莉·麦科勒姆说道，她是其中一名学生)”可推断，此时麦科勒姆在补充说更多的事情。故选D项。
45．考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：麦科勒姆补充道，起初看到眼前的情景时她感到十分震惊，她知道自己必须插手干预并做点事情应对该情况。A. step in插手干预；B. break in打断；C. hang on坚持；D. carry on继续做。根据前句中的“before we just saw a white car sinking underwater (在我们正好看到一辆白色轿车沉入水中之前)”可推断，此时麦科勒姆认为必须干预这个突发事件。故选A项。
46．考查动词词义辨析。句意：学生们开始行动从车里跳出来，冲向那三名乘客，其中包括一位母亲和两个孩子。A. struggled挣扎；B. hesitated犹豫；C. preferred更喜欢；D. proceeded开始行动。根据句中的“to jump out of their car (从车里跳出来)”可知，学生们开始采取行动应对这个突发事件。故选D项。
47．考查名词词义辨析。句意：两名学生跳入水中将受害者救至安全地带，而其他学生则收集物资并呼叫了紧急救援人员。A. kids孩子；B. witnesses目击者；C. victims受害者；D. companions同伴。根据前句“The students proceeded to jump out of their car and rush toward the three passengers, a mom and two kids. (学生们开始行动从车里跳出来，冲向那三名乘客，其中包括一位母亲和两个孩子)”可推断，学生们开始下水营救这次突发事件的三名乘客，即三个受害者。故选C项。
48．考查名词词义辨析。句意：两名学生跳入水中将受害者救至安全地带，而其他学生则收集物资并呼叫了紧急救援人员。A. emergency紧急事件；B. health健康；C. media媒体；D. service服务。根据句中的“Two of the students entered the water to get the victims to safety(两名学生跳入水中将受害者救至安全地带)”可推断，由于三个受害者溺水，属于紧急事件，必须呼叫专业紧急救护人员来处理。故选A项。
49．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：看到一个孩子失去意识，一名学生便将自己的救生员技能展现了出来，立即对他实施心肺复苏术。A. miserable悲惨的；B. unconscious失去意识的；C. hopeless没有希望的；D. nervous紧张的。根据句中的“CPR(心肺复苏术)”可推断，这个孩子失去了意识。故选B项。
50．考查副词词义辨析。句意：这是作最坏打算的情况，但不知怎么的，在一分钟之内，这个孩子就开始有了反应。A. somehow不知怎么的；B. somewhat稍微；C. anywhere在任何地方；D. anyway无论如何。根据句中的“It was a worst-case situation but(这是作最坏打算的情况但)”可知，前后呈现转折关系，情况发生了好转。选项中只有somehow符合本句语境。故选A项。
51．考查动词词义辨析。句意：这是作最坏打算的情况，但不知怎么的，在一分钟之内，这个孩子就开始有了反应。A. weeping哭泣；B. shaking晃动；C. reflecting反射；D. responding反应。根据前句“ Seeing a kid unconscious, one student put her lifeguard skills to the test by performing CPR on him immediately.(看到一个孩子失去意识，一名学生便将自己的救生员技能展现了出来，立即对他实施心肺复苏术)”可推断，这个小孩子之前处于无意识状态，现在有了点意识，即“有了反应”。故选D项。
52．考查动词词义辨析。句意：伯克县治安官办公室表示，此次事件中的三名幸存者均被紧急送往医院，且他们于次日获准出院。A. turned转向；B. rushed迅速送往；C. pressed按压；D. directed指引。根据句中的“all three survivors of the incident(事件中所有三名幸存者)”可推断，由于突发事件严重，必须将这些幸存者紧急送往医院救治。故选B项。
53．考查动词词义辨析。句意：伯克县治安官办公室表示，此次事件中的三名幸存者均被紧急送往医院，且他们于次日获准出院。A. liberated解放；B. recorded记录；C. admitted承认；D. permitted允许。根据句中的“all three survivors of the incident(事件中所有三名幸存者)”和“ to leave the hospital the next day(次日离开医院)”可推断，第二天幸存者康复了，被允许出院。故选D项。
54．考查动词词义辨析。句意：参与救援行动的这五名女学生获得了佐治亚大学颁发的奖励。A. provided提供；B. loaded装货；C. honored给……以荣誉；D. equipped装备。根据句中的“an award from the University of Georgia(来自佐治亚大学颁发的奖励)”可推断，五名女学生获得了荣誉。故选C项。
55．考查动词词义辨析。句意：“英雄”这个词通常用来形容体育明星以及其他一些人，但这五个人则真正证明了何为英雄主义。A. simplifies简化；B. describes描述；C. demonstrates证明；D. releases释放。根据句中的“what heroism is(何为英雄主义)”可知，这五名女学生用救人的行动证明了她们是英雄。故选C项。
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【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了徐丹在水口村开的民宿，详细描述了民宿的环境、茶艺表演以及提供的特色茶饮。
56．考查形容词。句意：徐丹的民宿隐藏在水口村的高大树木之间，吸引着源源不断的城市居民前来寻求宁静与传统。trees为名词，前应用tower的形容词形式towering“高耸的”作定语。故填towering。
57．考查状语从句。句意：在她位于中国东部浙江省湖州市长兴县农村房屋的主庭院里，有一个宁静的池塘，清澈见底，看起来就像一面天空的镜子，一艘小木船缓缓漂过。so...that...“如此……以至于……”为固定句型，引导结果状语从句。故填that。
58．考查with复合结构。句意：在她位于中国东部浙江省湖州市长兴县农村房屋的主庭院里，有一个宁静的池塘，清澈见底，看起来就像一面天空的镜子，一艘小木船缓缓漂过。此处为with复合结构，即“with+宾语+宾补”，a small wooden boat为宾语，drifting为现在分词作宾补。故填with。
59．考查独立主格结构。句意：拱形的石桥横跨水面，连接着分散的庭院和蜿蜒的小路，这些小路穿过小的人工山，每块石头都经过精心摆放，以呼应中国古典园林的和谐。此处为独立主格结构，each rock为逻辑主语，与place之间为被动关系，应用过去分词形式。故填placed。
60．考查动词时态语态和主谓一致。句意：客人们不仅受到热情的欢迎，还能享受到仪式化的茶饮：三种口味，每种都蕴含着特殊的意义。主语guests与welcome之间为被动关系，应用被动语态，句子描述的是客观事实，应用一般现在时，主语为复数，be动词应用are。故填are welcomed。
61．考查形容词。句意：用芳香的桂花和精致的柑橘片制成的甜茶，象征着丰富而快乐的生活。此处应用fragrance的形容词形式fragrant“芳香的”作定语来修饰后面的名词guihua blossoms。故填fragrant。
62．考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：这种咸茶是由熏制豆子、干胡萝卜、芝麻、橘子皮以及碾碎的茶叶混合而成的，它体现了收获时节的辛勤劳动以及大地的质朴丰饶。that引导定语从句，从句中缺少谓语动词，句子描述的是一般情况，应用一般现在时，主语that指代先行词a mix of smoked beans, dried carrots, sesame seeds, orange peel, and crushed tea leaves ，谓语动词应用第三人称单数形式。故填honors。
63．考查名词。句意：这种咸茶是由熏制豆子、干胡萝卜、芝麻、橘子皮以及碾碎的茶叶混合而成的，它体现了收获时节的辛勤劳动以及大地的质朴丰饶。作动词的宾语，应用名词richness。不可数。故填richness。
64．考查冠词。句意：最后，这种朴实无华的茶，简单而纯净，留下的余味清新爽口，让人联想到真正友谊的真谛——就像这种茶一样，友谊应当是真诚而纯粹的，应当被深深珍视，珍惜其本身的价值，她这样解释道。此处aftertaste为泛指，且fresh是发音以辅音音素开头的单词。故填a。
65．考查宾语从句。句意：最后，这种朴实无华的茶，简单而纯净，留下的余味清新爽口，让人联想到真正友谊的真谛——就像这种茶一样，友谊应当是真诚而纯粹的，应当被深深珍视，珍惜其本身的价值，她这样解释道。引导宾语从句，从句缺少表语，指物，故用连接词what。故填what。
66． Will Physical Bookstores Disappear
In my opinion, physical bookstores will not disappear completely.
Despite the rise of digital reading, there’s a unique charm in browsing through physical books, feeling their pages, and discovering unexpected gems. Moreover, bookstores often serve as cultural hubs, hosting events and fostering community engagement. They offer an experience that digital platforms can’t fully replicate, making them invaluable to readers and society alike. What can’t be ignored is that digital reading brings us physical as well as psychological damages especially to the young.
How about making a tour to a nearby Physical Bookstore to free yourself from digital world this weekend
67． I was hesitant at first, but I decided to give it a try. Accompanied by Cindy, I spent the weekend working as a volunteer there. We organized games to interact with the left-behind children and the experience was heart-warming when I saw their initial shyness gradually transformed into smiles and laughter. We also helped clean the rooms of elderly people in a nursing house, chatted with them, and listened to their stories. The atmosphere was filled with laughter and love. For the first time in months, I forgot about work and gained a sense of authentic pleasure in life.
After that memorable day, I decided to make a change to my life. I still work hard on my business, but I also reserve time for those simple pleasures. I sign up for volunteer activities, finding joy in the smiles of those less fortunate. I have heart-to-heart conversations with my family over delicious home-cooked meals and visit bookstores where I lose myself in the wisdom of written words. With this new routine, my health gradually improves and I rediscover the path to true well-being. I am ready to embrace a new chapter, one that includes both ambition and the joy of living.
