浙江省永嘉中学2026届高三上学期Z20开学考试英语试卷（无答案）
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永嘉中学 2023 级高三英语 Z20 模拟试题 2025.8
注意事项：
答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
考试结束后，只用上交答题卡。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。
听下面五段短对话，回答第 1 至第 5 五个小题。
How might the woman feel
Uneasy. B．Disappointed. C．Unconcerned.
Why does the woman prefer to buy clothes on the website
It offers the latest style. B．Orders always arrive quickly. C．The discounts are excellent.
What does the woman mean
She is better than a repairman.
She’ll buy a new refrigerator.
She wants to save money.
What did the man do last year
He won a competition. B．He worked as a volunteer. C．He enjoyed some exhibitions.
What are the speakers mainly talking about
Industrial production. B．Automated machinery. C．Their work.
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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答第 6 至第 7 两个小题。
Why did the woman’s husband go out
To buy clothes for the woman.
To help cleaners wash clothes.
To get clothes from the cleaner’s.
What will the woman do next
Open the bottle. B．Look for some clothes. C．Give Alex an umbrella.
听下面一段较长对话，回答第 8 至第 10 三个小题。
What’s the weather like
Sunny. B．Cold. C．Rainy.
What’s a relaxing way to learn about local culture
Going to the movie. B．Going to the library. C．Riding a double-decker bus.
What will the speakers do now？
Go to the pub. B．Stay home reading. C．Do some adventures.
听下面一段较长对话，回答第 11 至第 13 三个小题。
Why will the man go to the parking lot
To fetch his wallet. B．To appreciate paintings. C．To find the main entrance.
Where does the woman usually eat
In a cafe. B．In a grocery store. C．In a restaurant.
What is the probable relationship between the speakers
Strangers. B．Colleague. C．Classmate.
听下面一段较长对话，回答第 14 至第 17 四个小题。
Why does the woman want to change her job
It is poorly paid. B．It is boring. C．It is challenging.
What’s the job in today’s paper
A．A translator. B．An assistant. C．A travel agent.
What is necessary for the new job
Relevant experience. B．A sound mind. C．Writing skills.
What attracts the woman to the new job
The long vacation. B．The safe environment. C．The good welfare benefits.
听下面一段独白，回答第 18 至第 20 三个小题。
What do the words “this trap” in the first paragraph refer to
Having a racial bias. B．Responding to wrong texts. C．Criticizing political figures.
What does Ethan Mollick think of Gemini’s early launch
Creative. B．Promising. C．Controversial.
What can we infer about Google from the last paragraph
Its employees are irresponsible.
It needs further improvement.
Its security is doubted.
第二部分 阅读理解（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 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
A
In order to hold weight, a recommendation letter should come from a respected source. You would be a wonderful fit if you worked with the candidate in a supervisory position, say, a manager or boss of some sort, for an employer always wants a professional reference. Occasionally, letters from a colleague, a friend, neighbor, or family member will also do. And what elements should your recommendation letter include to be effective
#1: Explaining Your Qualification
In the first paragraph, you shouldexplain who you are, how you know the candidate and how long you worked with him. In this way, you are showing that you’re much qualified to give an honest assessment. Strong letters give positive descriptions of your qualifications in a concise and powerful way, which creates a professional and trustworthy image of you.
#2: Being Customized to the New Position
While you should speak to the candidate’s accomplishments in his past role, you should also show why he’d make a good fit in the next one. You should explain why he has the desired ability to do the job well, and attach the greatest importance to this, even if the candidate’s making a career change. The candidate should provide you with everything you need to know to customize your letter. By drawing on this information, you can express confidence that the candidate will succeed in the new role. Then when the hiring manager reads your letter, he’ll feel reassured that the candidate would make a good fit.
#3: Using Specific Examples
Finally, your letter should provide specific examples about the candidate. Don’t just list adjectives like, “friendly, intelligent, and hard-working”; instead, present circumstances in which the candidate demonstrated those qualities. Not only will examples point to the value the candidate brought to your organization or company, but they’ll also paint a picture of how he works in day-to-day operations. Using two to three specific examples in your letter will boost its level of persuasiveness.
Who are the intended readers of this passage
A. Assessors. B. Employers. C. Candidates. D. Recommenders. 22.According to the passage, a candidate’s is usually the most suitable to write a recommendation letter.
powerful friend B. supervisory manager
C. respected neighbor D. trustworthy colleague
What should a writer put emphasis on in a recommendation letter
Presenting the reader with the candidate’s ability.
Exhibiting his knowledge about the new industry.
Customizing the letter with eye-catching drawings.
Showing the candidate’s intelligence with examples.
B
When disaster strikes a community, it is often critical that assistance be provided right away. The best first responders are the people who call that area home. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program teaches civilians how to prepare themselves for dangers that might affect their communities. Teams of volunteers are trained in basic skills such as fire safety and prevention, search and rescue, and first aid. After training, these volunteers can begin to provide immediate assistance in the consequence of disasters before professional rescuers arrive.
A CERT team can make a huge difference to a community. During the early stages of a disastrous event, citizens will likely face extreme challenges on their own. Emergency services are usually overwhelmed, and communities may be isolated because of blocked roads. A CERT team can size up the situation in their neighborhood and provide help right away. In 1986, untrained volunteers saved more than 800 lives in the Mexico City earthquake. Unfortunately, at least 100 volunteers also died in the process. To ensure their community was better prepared in events like this, Los Angeles piloted the first CERT program in 1986, and many cities followed their lead.
People of all ages can participate in a CERT program - there is even a teen program for adolescents. Local CERT trainers hold an annual training class and provide subsequent classes throughout the year to consolidate skills.
CERT programs are useful on many different levels. Volunteers are trained to act as eyes and ears, locating trapped victims for uniformed emergency responders who arrive later. They learn to put out small fires, shut off equipment, rescue survivors and provide basic medical treatment. Volunteers also create disaster plans to evacuate families as well as collect and store disaster supplies such as water, food and first-aid kits. Working with professionals, a CERT team can help reduce injuries, loss of life and property damage.
There are now CERT programs throughout the United States, and more than 600,000 people have trained as volunteers. Brazil, New Zealand and Turkey have similar programs. Citizens participate because they believe that everyone in a community has a role in disaster preparedness. By working competently as a team, CERT volunteers protect not only themselves but also the people around them when disasters occur.
According to the passage, when do CERT members usually provide assistance
Before those unprofessional rescuers arrive.
When uniformed emergency responders arrive.
During the early stages of a disastrous event. D.Throughout the process of rescue in a disaster.
The word "pilot" in the second paragraph most probably means .
A.answer B. imitate C. pass D. discuss
According to the passage, residents in the community in some countries are willing to be CERT volunteers because .
they think each in the community is important in preventing and fighting against disaster
they believe everyone in the community has the responsibility in a sudden natural disaster
they think volunteers in the community can protect themselves and others in a disaster
they believe they can help victims earlier and more effectively than professional ones
What would be the proper title for the passage
A.CERT and professional rescue teams are important B.CERT is a folk but helpful organization in America C.Ordinary people can save lives in a natural disaster D.Volunteers can effectively prevent a natural disaster
C
Echoes of a 1997 Harbour Night: A Farewell in Shadowed Times
The Victoria Harbour glittered below, its familiar sparkle now a disquieting reminder of all Stanley Cheng was leaving behind. Seated at the rooftop restaurant, the savoury aroma of dai pai dong delicacies mingled oddly with the scent of his leather suitcase. Tomorrow, he would board a flight not for adventure, but for necessity – San Francisco. The imminent handover loomed like a storm cloud, forcing choices that tasted of unspoken compromise.
Mei Ling, his confidante since their Kowloon childhood days, raised her teacup. Her smile, usually radiant, seemed strained at the edges. "To your journey, Stanley," she offered, her voice thick with unvoiced sorrow. "May the Golden Gate shine half as brightly as our harbour tonight." Stanley clung to her words, a knot of emotions tightening in his throat. Their shared history – surviving typhoons, cramming for exams under flickering neon, dreaming amidst the relentless energy of Nathan Road – felt poignantly fragile now.
"Remember Wong Tai Sin last Mid-Autumn " Mei Ling’s question hung in the air.
"We released those lanterns, believing their flight mirrored our futures... boundless." Stanley nodded, draining his jasmine tea to hide the involuntary tremor in his hand. The optimism of youth felt like a distant echo. "Fate plays discordant tunes, Mei," he murmured, his gaze fixed on the ferries crisscrossing the dark water.
"Leaving feels less like soaring, more like... uprooting."
Later, under the waning crescent moon, Mei Ling’s voice rose in a familiar melody – an old Cantopop ballad about fleeting time and unwavering bonds. Stanley listened, transfixed. Each note carved itself into his memory – the raucous city hum beneath them, the fragile warmth of shared presence, the profound ache of impending separation. This wasn’t mere farewell; it was the dismantling of a world.
Why This Night Held the Weight of a Thousand Tomorrows
As the final note faded, Mei Ling turned, her eyes reflecting the harbour lights.
"Stanley," she began, her voice laced with quiet intensity, "Time will pass. You'll hear countless symphonies in concert halls across the ocean. You'll witness sunsets gilding the Pacific, constellations unknown gracing foreign skies." She paused, her next words deliberate, heavy. "Yet, I venture to say, no grandeur out there, no matter how dazzling, will eclipse the luminosity of this very hour. For this light," she gestured around them, "isn't cast by the moon alone, but by the shared history illuminating our goodbye."
Stanley felt the sting of profound truth. Future marvels would be admired, perhaps enjoyed, but always viewed through the lens of absence. This moment, steeped in shared sacrifice and tinged with regret, held an irreplaceable resonance. Its beauty was inextricably bound to its pain, magnified by the uncertainty of return.
A Fragile Pact Against the Tide of Change
Descending the Peak Tram for the last time, Mei Ling pressed a worn cassette into Stanley’s palm – recordings of Hong Kong’s soundscape. "When the fog clings stubbornly to those San Francisco hills," she whispered, her composure finally fraying, "or when the sheer alienness of it all threatens to engulf you... play this. Let the rain sound like our monsoon, the cable car bell like our trams. Summon this night. Remember who we were here."
Stanley vowed solemnly, a lump rendering his voice hoarse. The path ahead promised isolation. When, or if, the stars would align for a reunion remained shrouded in the mists of tomorrow. It was this gnawing ambiguity that lent their final evening its excruciating preciousness. Standing alone later on his hotel balcony, the harbour’s dwindling lights mirroring his receding home, Mei Ling’s conviction resounded within him. No future splendour could wash away the imprint of this farewell – the bittersweet symphony of belonging, loss, and the unyielding spirit of a home carried within. Its perfection lay not in joy, but in the depth of feeling shared under a shared sky, one final time. Home, he realised, was not a place, but a moment – this moment – suspended precariously between a cherished past and an uncharted future.
When Mei Ling compares the Golden Gate Bridge to "our harbour tonight," why does this comparison make the pain stronger
She is saying more than she means. B. She uses a part to represent the whole.
C. She uses an exaggerated irony. D. She gives an object a human feeling.
The cassette’s hidden weight lies in its power to
compress an entire city’s soundscape into exile’s pocket
predict the weather in San Francisco
erase the need for photographs
replace Cantonese tones with English vowels
In calling leaving “uprooting,” Stanley reveals the core conflict between
personal ambition and filial duty B. fixed place and floating identity
C. romance and career D. memory and imagination
The waning crescent moon over the harbour silently measures
the shrinking time before reunion B. the fading light of a collective era
C. the exact hour of departure D. the waxing hope of return
D
What is subjectively experienced as deliberate choice emerges, beyond doubt, from neural machinery operating unseen. That we feel ourselves to be choosing freely stands in stark contrast to what brain science reveals: actions supposedly decided by us are, in reality, predetermined by self-governing neural sequences. Predictable patterns in firing neurons—detected by scanners up to 10 seconds before conscious awareness of any decision arises—demonstrate this. Not only simple reflexes(膝跳反应) but also those complex judgments we believe to be carefully constructed share, as rigorous studies confirm, identical automatic characteristics, differing merely in their neural architecture.
Initiation of this process occurs where emotions originate: within the amygdala, dual almond-shaped formations(杏仁状核) buried in the brain's depths. Sensory data streaming in are, with lightning speed, assigned emotional significance by this structure. Signals radiating outward then generate primal impulses—to flee, combat, immobilize, or grasp—dictated by the amygdala's appraisal of stimuli encountered.
Prior to action taking place, however, modification of these signals by conscious thought systems ordinarily occurs. Regions dedicated to recognition perform object identification; those handling memory retrieve analogous past events; zones governing logic, evaluation, and foresight jointly formulate potential responses. Selection and implementation of the optimal strategy follow, assuming unimpaired functioning—breakdowns in which result either in hesitation or erroneous behavior.
Distinctive to each decision phase are specific brain wave patterns. Gamma waves (25-100 cycles/second), by which heightened consciousness of multiple relevant factors is produced, dominate initial stages. During sandwich selection, for instance, gamma activity within gustatory areas simultaneously activates and contrasts remembered tastes of ham, chickpea paste, whole-grain bread, fermented dough, etc. Paradoxically, though comprehensive option awareness appears beneficial,
decisional efficiency is inversely affected by information overload, causing unconscious dismissal of peripheral elements.
Thereafter observed is a critical transition: beta waves (12-30 cycles/second) become predominant, suppressing most gamma activity. Left isolated is but one gamma cluster, signifying the neural commitment made.
While no external controller directs these mechanisms, improvement in decision quality can be achieved through environmental manipulation. Engagement in mentally or physically stimulating activities immediately beforehand facilitates gamma wave generation, thereby enhancing conscious representation of competing alternatives. Excessive excitement, conversely, obstructs the essential shift to beta dominance, rendering singular option isolation profoundly difficult.
Why does the writer mention “knee-jerk reactions” in the first paragraph
To introduce the finding of the latest brain imaging studies.
To illustrate that decisions are not consciously thought out.
To call attention to a kind of neural reaction that is not very complex.
To show the difference between decision-making and other brain activity.
What does the amygdala do according to the passage
It works out conscious thoughts and emotions.
It selects the best action plan for a given situation.
It dismisses factors that are irrelevant to the decision to be made.
It processes sensory information and generates emotional responses.
What can be concluded from paragraphs 4 and 5
Slow-wave activity usually lasts longer than fast-wave activity. B．The brain prioritizes information before settling on a final choice. C．Decision-making is difficult when slow-wave activity occurs first. D．The brain needs as much information as possible to make a decision.
How does engaging in stimulating activities help the decision-making process
By preparing the brain to single out the most reasonable choice.
By helping the brain switch to slow-wave activity more quickly.
By getting the brain to focus on those most relevant alternatives.
By making the brain more aware of the factors and choices involved.
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The discourse on universal values, which has unfolded across millennia, carries a history marked by intricate twists and unresolved tensions. While ancient ethical frameworks, emerging from both Chinese and Greek intellectual traditions, envisioned a unified system of moral principles, such visions remained confined within regional boundaries that stifled their global resonance. 36. It was not until the Enlightenment that thinkers, drawing upon rationalist philosophies, crystallized concepts of rights around the twin pillars of liberty and equality, embedding these ideals in revolutionary charters that would later shape modern political systems. 37. This inherent contradiction—between universal aspirations and cultural particularism—intensified throughout the 20th century. Even as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) emerged as a symbol of global consensus, 38. The Vienna Declaration, crafted in response to this ideological impasse, sought a middle ground by acknowledging the legitimacy of cultural distinctiveness within the broader framework of universal norms. Contemporary debates, which continue to reverberate in academic and political spheres, reflect this enduring dialectic between unity and diversity. 39. Amidst these debates, philosopher Kwame Appiah’s concept of "contamination" offers a compelling path forward: 40.
Globalization, which dismantled geographical barriers and facilitated cross-cultural exchange, later exposed the limitations of these parochial visions that had once seemed self-sufficient.
It suggests that authentic universality, far from arising from enforced uniformity, emerges through the organic hybridization of disparate value systems that engage in dialogue rather than confrontation.
The 1993 Vienna Declaration, contrary to its intended purpose, marked a regression by prioritizing cultural diversity at the expense of fundamental human rights.
The institutionalization of rights through the UDHR, rather than resolving conflicts, unexpectedly perpetuated longstanding ideological disagreements that divided global communities.
Enlightenment ideals thus bore a dual legacy: they held emancipatory potential to liberate individuals from oppressive structures, yet they also carried the imprint of Eurocentric hegemony that sidelined alternative worldviews.
Critics have rightly asserted that current universal norms, despite their claims to inclusivity, remain disproportionately shaped by Western paradigms that reflect the historical dominance of European powers.
Cold War politics, which fractured the post-war global order, shattered this fragile unity by reducing rights to ideological pawns—either political liberties championed by the West or socioeconomic entitlements advocated by socialist states.
第三部分 语言知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
It might be 41. to choose what conformity dictates, especially when collective experience suggests it succeeds. But does such a choice genuinely 42. for you During a recent hiking 43. , my partner and I—defying convention—opted to traverse a well-trodden path in the 44. direction, a reversal of the habitual A-to-Z pilgrimage undertaken by generations. Our rationale was pragmatic: backward travel aligned with my 45. ,
46. logistical efficiency by terminating nearer my departure airport.
As we progressed, every encountered hiker reflexively challenged our trajectory: “You’re misguided—are you lost Returning 47. some omission Or merely irrational ” The trail intermittently merged with a 48. , where even motorists, as if enforcing orthodoxy, honked to
49. us toward their “correct” orientation. Why this monolithic perspective Cultural inertia Unquestioned tradition
We 50. conversing with a Danish woman who invoked a(n) 51. : “To walk backward is to evade.” Absurd! Our path 52. us—no evasion, just harmony with terrain and time. Had we erred Only to dogmatists. Resolute, I chose to 53. our route. 54. , the “wrong” direction unveiled vistas and serenity the masses never witnessed. When your inner
55. resonates—whether whisper or roar—heed it. That instinct, not external echoes, maps your singular truth.
51. A．saying B．point C．myth D．spell
52. A．instructed B．confused C．offered D．suited
53. A．split off from B．think over C．stick to D．pick out
54. A．Eventually B．Hopefully C．Probably D．Originally
55. A．desire B．feeling C．voice D．reaction
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。
Common water plant could provide a green energy source. Scientists have figured out how to get large amounts of oil from duckweed, one of nature’s fastest-growing water plants. Transferring such plant oil into biodiesel (生物柴油) for transportation and 56. (heat) could be a big part of a more sustainable future.
For a new study, researcher genetically engineered duckweed plants to produce seven times more oil per acre than soybeans. John Shanklin, a biochemist says further research could double the
57. (engineer) duckweed’s oil output in the next few years.
Biofuels, which are distinct from fossil fuels 58. form underground, possess renewability whereas their consumption rate 59. (exceed) by regeneration speed. Lower carbon footprints compared to those produced by fossil fuels can be achieved by fuel sourced from both unused and recycled vegetable oils, animal fat, alongside seaweed sources. Nevertheless, negative perceptions have been increasingly directed toward them recently. This 60. (criticize) is partly attributed to the reality that substantial crop 61. (volume) are diverted toward energy production instead of food supplies, while over 100 million acres of global agricultural land are occupied by biofuel cultivation.
Duckweed, common on every continent but Antarctica, is among the world’s most productive plants and the researchers suggest it could be a game-changing renewable energy source for hree key reasons. First, it grows 62. (ready) for agricultural land. Second, duckweed can grow fast in agricultural pollution released into the water. Third, Shanklin and his team found a way to avoid a major biotechnological barrier. For 63. new study, Shanklin says, the researchers added an oil-producing gene, “turning it on like a light switch”
64. introducing a particular molecule only when the plant had finished growing.
To expand production to industrial levels, scientists will need to design and produce large-scale bases for growing engineered plants and obtaining oil a challenge. Shanklin says, 65. duckweed is a non-mainstream crop without much existing infrastructure.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
假定你是李华，与同班同学王磊在高一时于志愿服务队共事一年。现王磊竞选校学生会环保部部长，请你结合阅读理解第一节短文 A 内容，用英文为他写一封推荐信，内容包括：
说明你的推荐资格；
运用具体事例证明其组织能力，分析他的能力如何匹配新岗位。注意：写作词数应为 80 词左右。写作格式已在答题卷中给出。
第二节（满分 25 分）
请根据阅读理解第一节短文 C 内容，写一篇内容概要。
注意：写作词数应为 120 词左右。写作格式已在答题卷中给出。
注意事项：
答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
考试结束后，只用上交答题卡。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。
听下面五段短对话，回答第 1 至第 5 五个小题。
How might the woman feel
Uneasy. B．Disappointed. C．Unconcerned.
Why does the woman prefer to buy clothes on the website
It offers the latest style. B．Orders always arrive quickly. C．The discounts are excellent.
What does the woman mean
She is better than a repairman.
She’ll buy a new refrigerator.
She wants to save money.
What did the man do last year
He won a competition. B．He worked as a volunteer. C．He enjoyed some exhibitions.
What are the speakers mainly talking about
Industrial production. B．Automated machinery. C．Their work.
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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答第 6 至第 7 两个小题。
Why did the woman’s husband go out
To buy clothes for the woman.
To help cleaners wash clothes.
To get clothes from the cleaner’s.
What will the woman do next
Open the bottle. B．Look for some clothes. C．Give Alex an umbrella.
听下面一段较长对话，回答第 8 至第 10 三个小题。
What’s the weather like
Sunny. B．Cold. C．Rainy.
What’s a relaxing way to learn about local culture
Going to the movie. B．Going to the library. C．Riding a double-decker bus.
What will the speakers do now？
Go to the pub. B．Stay home reading. C．Do some adventures.
听下面一段较长对话，回答第 11 至第 13 三个小题。
Why will the man go to the parking lot
To fetch his wallet. B．To appreciate paintings. C．To find the main entrance.
Where does the woman usually eat
In a cafe. B．In a grocery store. C．In a restaurant.
What is the probable relationship between the speakers
Strangers. B．Colleague. C．Classmate.
听下面一段较长对话，回答第 14 至第 17 四个小题。
Why does the woman want to change her job
It is poorly paid. B．It is boring. C．It is challenging.
What’s the job in today’s paper
A．A translator. B．An assistant. C．A travel agent.
What is necessary for the new job
Relevant experience. B．A sound mind. C．Writing skills.
What attracts the woman to the new job
The long vacation. B．The safe environment. C．The good welfare benefits.
听下面一段独白，回答第 18 至第 20 三个小题。
What do the words “this trap” in the first paragraph refer to
Having a racial bias. B．Responding to wrong texts. C．Criticizing political figures.
What does Ethan Mollick think of Gemini’s early launch
Creative. B．Promising. C．Controversial.
What can we infer about Google from the last paragraph
Its employees are irresponsible.
It needs further improvement.
Its security is doubted.
第二部分 阅读理解（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 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
A
In order to hold weight, a recommendation letter should come from a respected source. You would be a wonderful fit if you worked with the candidate in a supervisory position, say, a manager or boss of some sort, for an employer always wants a professional reference. Occasionally, letters from a colleague, a friend, neighbor, or family member will also do. And what elements should your recommendation letter include to be effective
#1: Explaining Your Qualification
In the first paragraph, you shouldexplain who you are, how you know the candidate and how long you worked with him. In this way, you are showing that you’re much qualified to give an honest assessment. Strong letters give positive descriptions of your qualifications in a concise and powerful way, which creates a professional and trustworthy image of you.
#2: Being Customized to the New Position
While you should speak to the candidate’s accomplishments in his past role, you should also show why he’d make a good fit in the next one. You should explain why he has the desired ability to do the job well, and attach the greatest importance to this, even if the candidate’s making a career change. The candidate should provide you with everything you need to know to customize your letter. By drawing on this information, you can express confidence that the candidate will succeed in the new role. Then when the hiring manager reads your letter, he’ll feel reassured that the candidate would make a good fit.
#3: Using Specific Examples
Finally, your letter should provide specific examples about the candidate. Don’t just list adjectives like, “friendly, intelligent, and hard-working”; instead, present circumstances in which the candidate demonstrated those qualities. Not only will examples point to the value the candidate brought to your organization or company, but they’ll also paint a picture of how he works in day-to-day operations. Using two to three specific examples in your letter will boost its level of persuasiveness.
Who are the intended readers of this passage
A. Assessors. B. Employers. C. Candidates. D. Recommenders. 22.According to the passage, a candidate’s is usually the most suitable to write a recommendation letter.
powerful friend B. supervisory manager
C. respected neighbor D. trustworthy colleague
What should a writer put emphasis on in a recommendation letter
Presenting the reader with the candidate’s ability.
Exhibiting his knowledge about the new industry.
Customizing the letter with eye-catching drawings.
Showing the candidate’s intelligence with examples.
B
When disaster strikes a community, it is often critical that assistance be provided right away. The best first responders are the people who call that area home. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program teaches civilians how to prepare themselves for dangers that might affect their communities. Teams of volunteers are trained in basic skills such as fire safety and prevention, search and rescue, and first aid. After training, these volunteers can begin to provide immediate assistance in the consequence of disasters before professional rescuers arrive.
A CERT team can make a huge difference to a community. During the early stages of a disastrous event, citizens will likely face extreme challenges on their own. Emergency services are usually overwhelmed, and communities may be isolated because of blocked roads. A CERT team can size up the situation in their neighborhood and provide help right away. In 1986, untrained volunteers saved more than 800 lives in the Mexico City earthquake. Unfortunately, at least 100 volunteers also died in the process. To ensure their community was better prepared in events like this, Los Angeles piloted the first CERT program in 1986, and many cities followed their lead.
People of all ages can participate in a CERT program - there is even a teen program for adolescents. Local CERT trainers hold an annual training class and provide subsequent classes throughout the year to consolidate skills.
CERT programs are useful on many different levels. Volunteers are trained to act as eyes and ears, locating trapped victims for uniformed emergency responders who arrive later. They learn to put out small fires, shut off equipment, rescue survivors and provide basic medical treatment. Volunteers also create disaster plans to evacuate families as well as collect and store disaster supplies such as water, food and first-aid kits. Working with professionals, a CERT team can help reduce injuries, loss of life and property damage.
There are now CERT programs throughout the United States, and more than 600,000 people have trained as volunteers. Brazil, New Zealand and Turkey have similar programs. Citizens participate because they believe that everyone in a community has a role in disaster preparedness. By working competently as a team, CERT volunteers protect not only themselves but also the people around them when disasters occur.
According to the passage, when do CERT members usually provide assistance
Before those unprofessional rescuers arrive.
When uniformed emergency responders arrive.
During the early stages of a disastrous event. D.Throughout the process of rescue in a disaster.
The word "pilot" in the second paragraph most probably means .
A.answer B. imitate C. pass D. discuss
According to the passage, residents in the community in some countries are willing to be CERT volunteers because .
they think each in the community is important in preventing and fighting against disaster
they believe everyone in the community has the responsibility in a sudden natural disaster
they think volunteers in the community can protect themselves and others in a disaster
they believe they can help victims earlier and more effectively than professional ones
What would be the proper title for the passage
A.CERT and professional rescue teams are important B.CERT is a folk but helpful organization in America C.Ordinary people can save lives in a natural disaster D.Volunteers can effectively prevent a natural disaster
C
Echoes of a 1997 Harbour Night: A Farewell in Shadowed Times
The Victoria Harbour glittered below, its familiar sparkle now a disquieting reminder of all Stanley Cheng was leaving behind. Seated at the rooftop restaurant, the savoury aroma of dai pai dong delicacies mingled oddly with the scent of his leather suitcase. Tomorrow, he would board a flight not for adventure, but for necessity – San Francisco. The imminent handover loomed like a storm cloud, forcing choices that tasted of unspoken compromise.
Mei Ling, his confidante since their Kowloon childhood days, raised her teacup. Her smile, usually radiant, seemed strained at the edges. "To your journey, Stanley," she offered, her voice thick with unvoiced sorrow. "May the Golden Gate shine half as brightly as our harbour tonight." Stanley clung to her words, a knot of emotions tightening in his throat. Their shared history – surviving typhoons, cramming for exams under flickering neon, dreaming amidst the relentless energy of Nathan Road – felt poignantly fragile now.
"Remember Wong Tai Sin last Mid-Autumn " Mei Ling’s question hung in the air.
"We released those lanterns, believing their flight mirrored our futures... boundless." Stanley nodded, draining his jasmine tea to hide the involuntary tremor in his hand. The optimism of youth felt like a distant echo. "Fate plays discordant tunes, Mei," he murmured, his gaze fixed on the ferries crisscrossing the dark water.
"Leaving feels less like soaring, more like... uprooting."
Later, under the waning crescent moon, Mei Ling’s voice rose in a familiar melody – an old Cantopop ballad about fleeting time and unwavering bonds. Stanley listened, transfixed. Each note carved itself into his memory – the raucous city hum beneath them, the fragile warmth of shared presence, the profound ache of impending separation. This wasn’t mere farewell; it was the dismantling of a world.
Why This Night Held the Weight of a Thousand Tomorrows
As the final note faded, Mei Ling turned, her eyes reflecting the harbour lights.
"Stanley," she began, her voice laced with quiet intensity, "Time will pass. You'll hear countless symphonies in concert halls across the ocean. You'll witness sunsets gilding the Pacific, constellations unknown gracing foreign skies." She paused, her next words deliberate, heavy. "Yet, I venture to say, no grandeur out there, no matter how dazzling, will eclipse the luminosity of this very hour. For this light," she gestured around them, "isn't cast by the moon alone, but by the shared history illuminating our goodbye."
Stanley felt the sting of profound truth. Future marvels would be admired, perhaps enjoyed, but always viewed through the lens of absence. This moment, steeped in shared sacrifice and tinged with regret, held an irreplaceable resonance. Its beauty was inextricably bound to its pain, magnified by the uncertainty of return.
A Fragile Pact Against the Tide of Change
Descending the Peak Tram for the last time, Mei Ling pressed a worn cassette into Stanley’s palm – recordings of Hong Kong’s soundscape. "When the fog clings stubbornly to those San Francisco hills," she whispered, her composure finally fraying, "or when the sheer alienness of it all threatens to engulf you... play this. Let the rain sound like our monsoon, the cable car bell like our trams. Summon this night. Remember who we were here."
Stanley vowed solemnly, a lump rendering his voice hoarse. The path ahead promised isolation. When, or if, the stars would align for a reunion remained shrouded in the mists of tomorrow. It was this gnawing ambiguity that lent their final evening its excruciating preciousness. Standing alone later on his hotel balcony, the harbour’s dwindling lights mirroring his receding home, Mei Ling’s conviction resounded within him. No future splendour could wash away the imprint of this farewell – the bittersweet symphony of belonging, loss, and the unyielding spirit of a home carried within. Its perfection lay not in joy, but in the depth of feeling shared under a shared sky, one final time. Home, he realised, was not a place, but a moment – this moment – suspended precariously between a cherished past and an uncharted future.
When Mei Ling compares the Golden Gate Bridge to "our harbour tonight," why does this comparison make the pain stronger
She is saying more than she means. B. She uses a part to represent the whole.
C. She uses an exaggerated irony. D. She gives an object a human feeling.
The cassette’s hidden weight lies in its power to
compress an entire city’s soundscape into exile’s pocket
predict the weather in San Francisco
erase the need for photographs
replace Cantonese tones with English vowels
In calling leaving “uprooting,” Stanley reveals the core conflict between
personal ambition and filial duty B. fixed place and floating identity
C. romance and career D. memory and imagination
The waning crescent moon over the harbour silently measures
the shrinking time before reunion B. the fading light of a collective era
C. the exact hour of departure D. the waxing hope of return
D
What is subjectively experienced as deliberate choice emerges, beyond doubt, from neural machinery operating unseen. That we feel ourselves to be choosing freely stands in stark contrast to what brain science reveals: actions supposedly decided by us are, in reality, predetermined by self-governing neural sequences. Predictable patterns in firing neurons—detected by scanners up to 10 seconds before conscious awareness of any decision arises—demonstrate this. Not only simple reflexes(膝跳反应) but also those complex judgments we believe to be carefully constructed share, as rigorous studies confirm, identical automatic characteristics, differing merely in their neural architecture.
Initiation of this process occurs where emotions originate: within the amygdala, dual almond-shaped formations(杏仁状核) buried in the brain's depths. Sensory data streaming in are, with lightning speed, assigned emotional significance by this structure. Signals radiating outward then generate primal impulses—to flee, combat, immobilize, or grasp—dictated by the amygdala's appraisal of stimuli encountered.
Prior to action taking place, however, modification of these signals by conscious thought systems ordinarily occurs. Regions dedicated to recognition perform object identification; those handling memory retrieve analogous past events; zones governing logic, evaluation, and foresight jointly formulate potential responses. Selection and implementation of the optimal strategy follow, assuming unimpaired functioning—breakdowns in which result either in hesitation or erroneous behavior.
Distinctive to each decision phase are specific brain wave patterns. Gamma waves (25-100 cycles/second), by which heightened consciousness of multiple relevant factors is produced, dominate initial stages. During sandwich selection, for instance, gamma activity within gustatory areas simultaneously activates and contrasts remembered tastes of ham, chickpea paste, whole-grain bread, fermented dough, etc. Paradoxically, though comprehensive option awareness appears beneficial,
decisional efficiency is inversely affected by information overload, causing unconscious dismissal of peripheral elements.
Thereafter observed is a critical transition: beta waves (12-30 cycles/second) become predominant, suppressing most gamma activity. Left isolated is but one gamma cluster, signifying the neural commitment made.
While no external controller directs these mechanisms, improvement in decision quality can be achieved through environmental manipulation. Engagement in mentally or physically stimulating activities immediately beforehand facilitates gamma wave generation, thereby enhancing conscious representation of competing alternatives. Excessive excitement, conversely, obstructs the essential shift to beta dominance, rendering singular option isolation profoundly difficult.
Why does the writer mention “knee-jerk reactions” in the first paragraph
To introduce the finding of the latest brain imaging studies.
To illustrate that decisions are not consciously thought out.
To call attention to a kind of neural reaction that is not very complex.
To show the difference between decision-making and other brain activity.
What does the amygdala do according to the passage
It works out conscious thoughts and emotions.
It selects the best action plan for a given situation.
It dismisses factors that are irrelevant to the decision to be made.
It processes sensory information and generates emotional responses.
What can be concluded from paragraphs 4 and 5
Slow-wave activity usually lasts longer than fast-wave activity. B．The brain prioritizes information before settling on a final choice. C．Decision-making is difficult when slow-wave activity occurs first. D．The brain needs as much information as possible to make a decision.
How does engaging in stimulating activities help the decision-making process
By preparing the brain to single out the most reasonable choice.
By helping the brain switch to slow-wave activity more quickly.
By getting the brain to focus on those most relevant alternatives.
By making the brain more aware of the factors and choices involved.
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The discourse on universal values, which has unfolded across millennia, carries a history marked by intricate twists and unresolved tensions. While ancient ethical frameworks, emerging from both Chinese and Greek intellectual traditions, envisioned a unified system of moral principles, such visions remained confined within regional boundaries that stifled their global resonance. 36. It was not until the Enlightenment that thinkers, drawing upon rationalist philosophies, crystallized concepts of rights around the twin pillars of liberty and equality, embedding these ideals in revolutionary charters that would later shape modern political systems. 37. This inherent contradiction—between universal aspirations and cultural particularism—intensified throughout the 20th century. Even as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) emerged as a symbol of global consensus, 38. The Vienna Declaration, crafted in response to this ideological impasse, sought a middle ground by acknowledging the legitimacy of cultural distinctiveness within the broader framework of universal norms. Contemporary debates, which continue to reverberate in academic and political spheres, reflect this enduring dialectic between unity and diversity. 39. Amidst these debates, philosopher Kwame Appiah’s concept of "contamination" offers a compelling path forward: 40.
Globalization, which dismantled geographical barriers and facilitated cross-cultural exchange, later exposed the limitations of these parochial visions that had once seemed self-sufficient.
It suggests that authentic universality, far from arising from enforced uniformity, emerges through the organic hybridization of disparate value systems that engage in dialogue rather than confrontation.
The 1993 Vienna Declaration, contrary to its intended purpose, marked a regression by prioritizing cultural diversity at the expense of fundamental human rights.
The institutionalization of rights through the UDHR, rather than resolving conflicts, unexpectedly perpetuated longstanding ideological disagreements that divided global communities.
Enlightenment ideals thus bore a dual legacy: they held emancipatory potential to liberate individuals from oppressive structures, yet they also carried the imprint of Eurocentric hegemony that sidelined alternative worldviews.
Critics have rightly asserted that current universal norms, despite their claims to inclusivity, remain disproportionately shaped by Western paradigms that reflect the historical dominance of European powers.
Cold War politics, which fractured the post-war global order, shattered this fragile unity by reducing rights to ideological pawns—either political liberties championed by the West or socioeconomic entitlements advocated by socialist states.
第三部分 语言知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
It might be 41. to choose what conformity dictates, especially when collective experience suggests it succeeds. But does such a choice genuinely 42. for you During a recent hiking 43. , my partner and I—defying convention—opted to traverse a well-trodden path in the 44. direction, a reversal of the habitual A-to-Z pilgrimage undertaken by generations. Our rationale was pragmatic: backward travel aligned with my 45. ,
46. logistical efficiency by terminating nearer my departure airport.
As we progressed, every encountered hiker reflexively challenged our trajectory: “You’re misguided—are you lost Returning 47. some omission Or merely irrational ” The trail intermittently merged with a 48. , where even motorists, as if enforcing orthodoxy, honked to
49. us toward their “correct” orientation. Why this monolithic perspective Cultural inertia Unquestioned tradition
We 50. conversing with a Danish woman who invoked a(n) 51. : “To walk backward is to evade.” Absurd! Our path 52. us—no evasion, just harmony with terrain and time. Had we erred Only to dogmatists. Resolute, I chose to 53. our route. 54. , the “wrong” direction unveiled vistas and serenity the masses never witnessed. When your inner
55. resonates—whether whisper or roar—heed it. That instinct, not external echoes, maps your singular truth.
51. A．saying B．point C．myth D．spell
52. A．instructed B．confused C．offered D．suited
53. A．split off from B．think over C．stick to D．pick out
54. A．Eventually B．Hopefully C．Probably D．Originally
55. A．desire B．feeling C．voice D．reaction
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。
Common water plant could provide a green energy source. Scientists have figured out how to get large amounts of oil from duckweed, one of nature’s fastest-growing water plants. Transferring such plant oil into biodiesel (生物柴油) for transportation and 56. (heat) could be a big part of a more sustainable future.
For a new study, researcher genetically engineered duckweed plants to produce seven times more oil per acre than soybeans. John Shanklin, a biochemist says further research could double the
57. (engineer) duckweed’s oil output in the next few years.
Biofuels, which are distinct from fossil fuels 58. form underground, possess renewability whereas their consumption rate 59. (exceed) by regeneration speed. Lower carbon footprints compared to those produced by fossil fuels can be achieved by fuel sourced from both unused and recycled vegetable oils, animal fat, alongside seaweed sources. Nevertheless, negative perceptions have been increasingly directed toward them recently. This 60. (criticize) is partly attributed to the reality that substantial crop 61. (volume) are diverted toward energy production instead of food supplies, while over 100 million acres of global agricultural land are occupied by biofuel cultivation.
Duckweed, common on every continent but Antarctica, is among the world’s most productive plants and the researchers suggest it could be a game-changing renewable energy source for hree key reasons. First, it grows 62. (ready) for agricultural land. Second, duckweed can grow fast in agricultural pollution released into the water. Third, Shanklin and his team found a way to avoid a major biotechnological barrier. For 63. new study, Shanklin says, the researchers added an oil-producing gene, “turning it on like a light switch”
64. introducing a particular molecule only when the plant had finished growing.
To expand production to industrial levels, scientists will need to design and produce large-scale bases for growing engineered plants and obtaining oil a challenge. Shanklin says, 65. duckweed is a non-mainstream crop without much existing infrastructure.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
假定你是李华，与同班同学王磊在高一时于志愿服务队共事一年。现王磊竞选校学生会环保部部长，请你结合阅读理解第一节短文 A 内容，用英文为他写一封推荐信，内容包括：
说明你的推荐资格；
运用具体事例证明其组织能力，分析他的能力如何匹配新岗位。注意：写作词数应为 80 词左右。写作格式已在答题卷中给出。
第二节（满分 25 分）
请根据阅读理解第一节短文 C 内容，写一篇内容概要。
注意：写作词数应为 120 词左右。写作格式已在答题卷中给出。
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