江苏省南通中学2024-2025学年高二5月月考英语试题（含听力）
一、听力选择题
1．What does the man do
A．A writer. B．A publisher. C．A painter
2．How much does the man have to pay in total
A．148 dollars. B．150 dollars. C．152 dollars.
3．What does the woman think of Ann
A．She could have done better. B．She did well in the exam.
C．She isn't good at her studies.
4．Who is the little boy
A．The woman’s nephew. B．The woman’s grandson. C．The woman’s son.
5．What is bothering the man
A．The noise from the street.
B．The noise from the woman's garden.
C．The noise from Mr. Black's garden.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What is the woman doing
A．Writing a paper. B．Doing some reading. C．Listening to music.
7．What are the speakers talking about
A．Buying a book. B．Playing some soft music. C．Turning off the radio.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．What is the man probably doing
A．Watching TV. B．Doing the housework. C．Writing his school paper.
9．What time is it now
A．About 6: 00. B．About 6: 30. C．About 7: 00.
10．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Mother and son. B．Teacher and student. C．Sister and brother.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11．How long has the man been learning French
A．For two months. B．For one year. C．For two years.
12．What does the man think of finding a teacher
A．It's too expensive. B．It's meaningless. C．It's worthy.
13．What does the woman advise the man to do
A．Read French articles. B．Learn by himself. C．Learn French with her.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14．Where did the man take this picture
A．In the USA． B．In Canada. C．In Japan.
15．How old is the professor now
A．32 years old. B．35 years old. C．38 years old.
16．What did the man think of his professor
A．Funny. B．Boring. C．Strict.
17．What will the man do next
A．Hang out with the woman. B．Call his professor. C．Get some pictures.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18．How long will Miller and Edwards last tonight
A．Half an hour. B．An hour. C．Two hours.
19．What does the speaker say about Stardate 3, 000
A．Its director is an American. B．Its actors are inexperienced. C．Its stories are not very good.
20．What time does TV Diary start tonight
A．At 6: 30. B．At 8: 30. C．At 9: 30.
二、阅读理解
In the Chinese film Ne Zha 2, many treasures of ancient cultural relics are brought to life. Let’s take a closer look at these cultural elements and the real-life prototypes (原型) that inspired them.
Seven-colored lotus
In Ne Zha 2, the seven-colored lotus (莲花) plays a critical role in reconstructing the bodies of the heroes, Ne Zha and Ao Bing. This concept is inspired by the Boshan censer (香炉), a2,000-year-old bronze burner housed at the Hebei Museum.
Barrier beasts
If you’ve seen both Ne Zha films, you’re sure to remember the lovely and charming barrier beasts—funny creatures that serve as guardians. These creatures bear a striking similarity to ancient relics from the Sanxingdui culture.
Tianyuan tripod
The Tianyuan tripod in the film is a key tool in the Jade Xu Palace. Its design draws inspiration from the bronze tripods used during the Shang and Zhou dynasties. The tripod was a symbol of power and status in ancient China, often used in ceremonies.
Jade Xu Palace
When Ne Zha travels to the Jade Xu Palace, a group of birds fly in the sky, with two of them landing on the palace roof. This scene is inspired by the famous painting “Ruihe Tu” by Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty, Zhao Ji. Zhao Ji painted this scene on silk, symbolizing his blessing for the country and its people.
21．What aspect of Ne Zha 2 is introduced in the text
A．Its plot. B．Its cultural sources.
C．Its popularity. D．Its creative techniques.
22．What do we know about the barrier beasts in Ne Zha 2
A．They are similar to Sanxingdui relics. B．They are widely used in ceremonies.
C．They are symbols of power and status. D．They are blessings from an emperor.
23．What is the inspiration of the scene in Jade Xu Palace
A．A bronze tool. B．A historical site.
C．A romantic story. D．A famous artwork.
Moments before heading to teach a class, I received a call from my sister: My mother was going into emergency surgery and might not make it through the night. Five minutes later, I stepped in front of 68 MBA students to lecture without missing a beat, and even stayed a few minutes after to answer questions. I held strong until. I got in the car to drive home. That’s when I fell to pieces. I fought to see the road through my tears as I spoke with my travel agent to book the next flight out. My mother pulled through the surgery.
My response to my mother’s crisis was in line with my deep, long-term fear of showing weakness or admitting to feeling overwhelmed. As the youngest daughter from a Vietnamese refugee family, showcasing my strength seemed the best way to honor my parents’ and siblings’s acrifices that have given me a better life in the United States. I did not want colleagues to question my capabilities or friends and family to see me as anything less than unshakable.
The truth was, I desired to pause, to catch my breath, to simply say, “I’m struggling.” I longed to be weak. I wanted to acknowledge my mistakes, to honor a range of emotions, and to ask for help. Cautiously, I began to reveal some of my struggles to my personal and professional circles, watching closely for reactions. Some looked down on my experience. To my great relief, a few listened without judgment and respected my boundaries and coping process. They offered information about counseling services, legal help, support groups, and hotlines. They helped me see that even professionals in leadership positions can need support.
To anyone bearing the weight of constant strength, hear this: True strength isn’t about never hesitating. It’s about having the courage to admit when we’re struggling, reaching out for support, and having the strength to piece ourselves back together and move on.
24．What did the author do after hanging up the phone
A．She drove to look after her mother. B．She quickly booked a flight ticket.
C．She hesitated to start her teaching. D．She kept calm and stayed on duty.
25．Why did the author showcase her strength
A．To help her mother make a full recovery. B．To prove she lived a good and happy life.
C．To avoid possible doubts over her abilities. D．To give herself an advantage in promotion.
26．How did some people help the author
A．By persuading her to win leaders’ support. B．By convincing her seeking help is a must.
C．By listening to her and giving judgments. D．By sharing similar experiences with her.
27．What does the author want to convey in the text
A．Strength does not mean hiding struggles. B．Strength gives us more courage to grow.
C．Comparing yourself with others is harmful. D．Worldly labels block personal development.
At first glance, the scientist Charles Darwin and the poet Emily Dickinson would seem to have little in common. In Natural Magic, literary scholar Renee Bergland seeks to convince the reader otherwise, interweaving the lives, work, and history of these two towering figures of the 19th century. In doing so, Bergland shows definitively that they shared deep sensibilities about the natural world. They were both keen observers in their own home gardens. For both, the “magic” of nature could be found in the physical and material rather than the supernatural. They found nature to be a place enchanted by its own mysteries, joys, and sorrows.
Taking the form of a joint biography (传记), Natural Magic alternates between Darwin and Dickinson over the course of 16 chapters, progressing simultaneously (同时地) in time. While Bergland offers comprehensive descriptions, building on the extensive work of other biographers and scholars, the book’s own magic shines in the conversation created between its subjects’ bodies of work. When viewed as part of a historical dialogue, Darwin and Dickinson amplify (阐述) each other’s work, revealing the science in her poetry and the poetry in his science.
Natural Magic further situates both writers in the history of science as it developed from “natural philosophy” into specialized disciplines throughout the 19th century. Bergland lays extensive groundwork for the social and cultural forces that shaped each thinker in a time when the sciences and arts were more closely connected.
Bergland herself displays moments of beauty in her writing, particularly in her vivid descriptions of the wonder of scientific discoveries in the 19th century. “Changing angles of sunlight, the unchanging stars, and…the bright colors of the great auroras lightened up the vastness of planetary space,” she writes, for example.
Ultimately, the book offers readers a historical and biographical look into the magic offered by the natural world as reflected in the works of two major 19th-century thinkers. Bergland concludes that in a time of climate crisis, we must recover this kind of dialogue across the sciences and the arts, emphasizing our shared sense of wonder in nature.
28．What does Bergland aim to demonstrate about Darwin and Dickinson
A．Their inborn talents. B．Their great achievements.
C．Their unseen commonalities. D．Their literary background.
29．What can be learned concerning Natural Magic
A．It contradicts other scholars’ views. B．It is a co-authored masterpiece.
C．It creates dialogues between works. D．It focuses on natural philosophy.
30．Which best describes Bergland’s language in describing the wonder of scientific discoveries
A．Poetic. B．Academic. C．Humorous. D．Straightforward.
31．Which of the following might Bergland agree with
A．History should never be forgotten. B．The dawn of science came too late.
C．Wonder is the beginning of wisdom. D．Nature should be treated with awe.
Animals hibernate (冬眠) to conserve energy during cold weather or when food becomes scarce, slowing their heart rate and dropping their body temperature to as low as 5℃. This is only survivable if their blood continues to flow efficiently and supply oxygen to the body.
We already know that red blood cells change shape to fit different pressures and blood vessel sizes. To investigate if something like this happens in the cells of hibernating animals to keep blood flowing, Gerald Kerth at the University of Greifswald in Germany and his colleagues turned to bats. They analyzed hundreds of thousands of red blood cells from common noctule bats, which hibernate and Egyptian fruit bats, which don’t, along with cells from people.
The researchers found that for all three species, red blood cells became less flexible and stickier as temperatures dropped from 37℃ to 23℃. But when they cooled the cells even further to 10℃, the bat cells continued this metamorphosis, whereas the human cells did not.
Indeed, the bat cells — even those of non-hibernating bats, which probably maintained the evolutionary capacity — continued to become thick, stiff and functional even at very low temperatures. This might be slowing down the cells as they pass through the tiny vessels in the muscles and lungs, making them highly efficient at exchanging gases, like oxygen, throughout the body.
“It is like how when you take your time at the supermarket instead of being rushed, you can really fill up your basket,” says Kerth. Exactly how this structural change happens is still unclear, but the team guesses that the mechanical properties of the bat red blood cell membranes (细胞膜) play a key role.
The findings suggest that drugs could one day include human red blood cell membranes to imitate the way bat membranes react to the cold, says Kerth. In the more distant future, hibernation could also allow for efficient long-distance space travel, requiring minimal food and other resources while preserving mental health during the journey. “There are benefits of putting humans at low temperature during space flight,” says Kerth.
32．What did Gerald Kerth’s study focus on
A．Blood flow. B．Blood vessel sizes.
C．Red blood cells. D．Different pressures.
33．What does the underlined word “metamorphosis” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Change. B．Growth. C．Damage. D．Movement.
34．Why does Kerth mention shopping at a supermarket
A．To prove the evolutionary capacity of bats. B．To show the role of red blood cell membranes.
C．To indicate how the structural change happens. D．To illustrate the efficiency of exchanging gases.
35．How will hibernation help long-space travel
A．By offering astronauts resources. B．By speeding up astronauts’ travel.
C．By reducing resource consumption. D．By maintaining astronauts’ overall health.
Why People May Stare at You
You may have experienced the situation where someone staring at you, such as when you’re quietly seated on a bus, only to find that the person across from you is looking at your feet. Did you put on two different shoes No, you check your shoes — both are the same. 36
A new study by Hannah Scott and colleagues from the University of London suggested that people stare because faces, especially the eyes, provide many useful non-verbal clues about a person’s mental state. 37 Observing what others look at offers a glimpse into their thoughts.
38 The study also found that people may focus on others’ lips during talks. If you feel someone’s gaze on your mouth while speaking, it’s likely not an indication of romantic interest, but rather that they might not hear you well. Similarly, people may look at your hands when you gesture. As they may be trying to understand your actions when you are talking or performing a task.
The study showed that people tend to direct their gaze at the part of the body that provides the most information. 39 They get the audience to focus on their faces while performing hand tricks. This technique helps switch attention from their hands during card tricks or coin magic.
Scott’s study concluded that people are not naturally biased to focus on someone’s face. Instead, they are drawn to the body parts that provide the most relevant information. 40 But when someone is performing a manual task, it’s the hands that draw the gaze. This also explains why magicians often talk to engage their audience’s attention on their faces while performing tricks with their hands.
A．So, what causes such stares
B．But it’s not just eyes that draw stares.
C．The eyes, contain socially relevant information.
D．This explains how magicians apply misdirection.
E．If someone is speaking, the eyes attract attention.
F．Sometimes, such intense stares can make us feel uneasy.
G．The way people talk can also attract stares during conversations.
三、完形填空
I remember opening my iPad one day in fifth grade, inspired by a lighthearted conversation with my cousin about scary stories. Hours later, I had 41 my first short story. Writing 42 became a beloved hobby, but as I grew older, the 43 began to fade. I started reading more books, encountering critiques online, and comparing my work to others. Self-doubt crept in, and what once felt like a creative outlet became a source of 44 . I felt I had to be “good” at writing to share it.
This 45 happens often. Hobbies start as a form of 46 , a way to relax ourselves. Yet, over time, societal pressures to 47 can change how we view them. Whether it’s painting, playing an instrument, or any other 48 , there’s an expectation to perform at a high level. When we don’t meet that standard, the joy fades, replaced by feelings of inadequacy.
For me, writing has been the one hobby I’ve regularly returned to, 49 moments of self-doubt. I’ve taken creative writing classes and seen significant improvement, but the constant 50 for perfection turns writing from a 51 into a chore. I’ve come to realize that this mindset 52 me of the joy I once found in it.
We need to recognize that it’s 53 not to be great at something. Perfection is often 54 , and more often than not, we are our toughest critics. The challenge, then, is finding balance between enjoyment and 55 . Embrace imperfection, and enjoy the process, even if you’re not “great” at it.
41．A．showed off B．pulled over C．cut off D．wrapped up
42．A．slowly B．openly C．quickly D．carefully
43．A．hope B．surprise C．curiosity D．excitement
44．A．relief B．truth C．inspiration D．stress
45．A．shift B．accident C．blessing D．adjustment
46．A．growth B．escape C．focus D．commitment
47．A．live B．struggle C．excel D．contribute
48．A．ideas B．pursuits C．distraction D．ambition
49．A．by means of B．with respect to C．in spite of D．in search of
50．A．drive B．doubt C．supply D．imagination
51．A．story B．passion C．challenge D．possibility
52．A．robs B．reminds C．warns D．informs
53．A．sad B．okay C．intolerable D．awesome
54．A．random B．temporary C．subjective D．magical
55．A．joy B．overwork C．enthusiasm D．expectation
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。
The recent announcement by China’s National Health Commission (NHC) 56 it would promote a three-year “weight management” campaign has fueled nationwide enthusiasm. This campaign moves beyond traditional policy approaches 57 combining nationwide cooperation with community-level engagement.
Over past years, China has witnessed an upward trend in the disease rate of its overweight and obese population. Obesity (肥胖) has become a major public health issue in China, ranking as the 58 (five) leading risk factor for death and disability in the country.
What 59 (set) this campaign apart is its comprehensive strategy, excelling through cross-sector cooperation. Sixteen government agencies 60 (joint) work to address obesity’s complex challenges, creating targeted plans for different age groups and life phases. 61 (advance) the mission, the NHC crafted the “Nutrition & Exercise Guide”, which has gone viral for its localized eating advice that harmonizes cultural food traditions with science-backed 62 (well) principles.
Acknowledging obesity’s physical and emotional impacts, the campaign provides personalized health blueprints 63 (feature) meal schedules and workout routines. Furthermore, specialized teams composed of dietitians, traditional medicine experts, and fitness trainers create personalized support networks, monitoring daily progress via health apps, transforming health awareness into 64 engaging daily habit.
It’s hoped that strong centralized leadership 65 (pair) with local engagement can effectively address obesity.
五、书信写作
66．假定你是李华，你校英文报正在举行以“AI in my eyes”为主题的征文活动，请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1.AI在生活和学习方面带来的变化；
2.你对AI的观点和看法。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
AI in my eyes
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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。
Today was Community Service Day at school. Maya’s class was going to make cards for the seniors living in a nursing home. It was also the first day Maya would be wearing her leg brace (腿支架) to school, which was designed to help her walk more steadily and smoothly.
It was a cold autumn morning, Maya looked down, feeling embarrassed. To make it lovelier, she had delicately decorated the brace with pretty butterfly patterns. Still, she was unsure about others’ reaction. All morning at school, kids kept glancing at her brace. To her relief, they didn’t say anything.
In the classroom, Maya was drawing little green buds (芽) and pretty flowers when her friend Samir came over and sat by her. She felt his eyes fixed on her brace and heard him asking, “What’s that for ” Not knowing what to say, Maya pretended she didn’t hear him. After a few seconds of awkwardness, she glanced back at him, and found that he looked a little sad.
After lunch, the class set off. The nursing home was on a small hill and all of them walked there happily along the path. Maya found that the brace did make it easier for her to walk up.
Maya and Samir were paired up with a lady who was 83 years old. There at the end of the hall in a wheelchair, with a big smile on her face, sat the lady, wearing a pink coat, with red lipstick and beautiful earrings. She looked bright and full of life. Moving flexibly and fast towards Maya and Samir, she greeted first. “I’m Joan, ” she said cheerfully, “Glad to meet you. ”
Maya and Samir handed her the cards they made. Joan looked at Samir’s card carefully and spoke with admiration, “You’ve written a poem! That’s so artistic!” Samir’s face reddened with shyness. Then Joan turned to Maya’s picture. “The first flowers of spring!” she cried in delight. “You really have a gift for using colour!” she said. Clearly, Joan’s praise added great power into Maya.
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。
In a sudden wave of bravery, Maya asked, “What’s it like being in a wheelchair ”
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Deeply impressed by Joan, Maya offered to sit beside Samir on the bus ride back home.
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题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 A B B A C B C A B C
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 C A C B C A C B C B
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 B A D D C B A C C A
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 D C A D C A C B D E
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 D C D D A B C B C A
题号 51 52 53 54 55
答案 B A B C D
1．A
【原文】W: I love this painting. You really have a gift.
M: Thanks. But that’s my sister’s work. I write books.
2．B
【原文】W: The tie is 68 dollars and the T-shirt is 82 dollars.
M: Here is my credit card.
3．B
【原文】W: How did Anne do in the exam
M: Look at her. She seems to be on top of the world now.
W: Then she must have done very well.
4．A
【原文】M: Is that little boy your grandson
W: Don’t you think I’m too young to have a grandson He is my sister’s son.
M: Sorry, but he does look a little like you.
W: Yes he does, doesn’t he
5．C
【原文】M: I cannot stay here one more minute.
W: What is bothering you
M: The noise. Who is making that noise
W: It's our neighbor, Mister Black. He is working in his garden. Let me go and ask him to stop.
6．B 7．C
【原文】W: Could you turn off the radio I don’t like this song.
M: Why It’s a good song.
W: It’s too noisy. I like soft music.
M: Then I’ll just find some soft music for you.
W: Thanks, but I don’t like having music on while I’m reading a book. Could you just turn it off
M: Okay, now it’s quiet. So what are you reading
W: A classic by Jane Austen Emma.
M: I love that book.
8．A 9．B 10．C
【原文】W: Could you help me with the housework
M: Sorry, but I’m busy with my homework. Didn’t you finish your homework half an hour ago Now you are sitting there watching TV.
M: Why not ask Mike to help you He seems like he’d be happy to help you.
W: He is busy with his school paper. Just stop watching TV and come and help me. Mom will be back around seven, I want to give her a surprise. I can’t finish all the housework in half an hour.
M: Why didn’t you do it earlier
W: I was cooking supper for you.
M: Okay I’ll help you.
11．C 12．A 13．C
【原文】W: That's a French textbook you have there. Are you learning French
M: Yes, I have been learning French for two years.
W: Then you must be good at it now.
M: No, though I have been learning French for two years, I can't speak it.
W: You must be kidding.
M: No, I'm not. I don't have a teacher. I'm just learning by myself and I have no one to practice with. But I can read simple French articles.
W: Why not find a teacher
M: It's too expensive. I can't afford it. Don't worry. I believe I will find some other French learners to chat with some day.
W: We could study together. I have always wanted to learn French. Now I finally have a chance. We can find a teacher, I'm sure we can afford it, or we can attend a French training course.
M: That sounds like a good idea.
14．B 15．C 16．A 17．C
【原文】W: When did you take this picture
M: About three years ago, when I was studying in Canada, these were all my classmates except the one on the left.
W: Was he your professor But isn’t he too young to be a professor He is young.
M: He was only about 35 years old and he looked very young then. He was a good professor. We all liked him. He was funny and liked hanging out with us.
W: You were lucky to have such a good professor. All my professors were either old men or old ladies. Some of them were very boring.
M: Well, old professors usually have achieved a lot. I’m sure you could learn a lot from them.
W: That’s true. So did you take any other pictures in Canada I’d like to have a look at them, if you have any.
M: Sure. But they are upstairs. I’ll get them and be right back.
18．B 19．C 20．B
【原文】W: And finally on TV diary, a word about some of the programs on your screens tonight. After the news on BBC, there’s Miller and Edwards. The two comedians have saved a lot of their best jokes for this special program, which is the last of the present series. Tonight’s show lasts an hour instead of the usual half hour. Miller and Edwards is joined by famous actor Giles Welby, who plays an angry motorist in one scene. Beginning tonight is Stardate 3000, an American science fiction series. It’s been on television in the USA for the last two months and comments on the show have been mixed. It certainly has some fine actors, but there is a limit to how much a director can do with stories as weak as these. I’m sure I’ve seen most of the scenery before in other shows from the same studio. Perhaps some of the money they saved on the scenery should be spent on getting some better writers. Don’t forget that from tomorrow, TV diary is going to be at six thirty PM instead of eight thirty for three weeks because of the tennis competitions. When the competitions finish at the start of July, we’ll be back at our usual time, so thanks for listening.
21．B 22．A 23．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国电影《哪吒2》中的文化元素及其灵感来源，展示了这些元素如何从古代文物和艺术作品中汲取灵感。
21．主旨大意题。根据文章内容，特别是第一段的句子“Let’s take a closer look at these cultural elements and the real-life prototypes (原型) that inspired them.(让我们更仔细地看看这些文化元素及其灵感来源。)”可知，文章主要介绍了《哪吒2》中的文化元素及其灵感来源，如七色莲花、结界兽、天元鼎和玉虚宫等。这些内容都与电影的文化背景和灵感来源相关。故选B项。
22．细节理解题。根据Barrier beasts部分的句子“These creatures bear a striking similarity to ancient relics from the Sanxingdui culture.(这些生物与三星堆文化的古代文物有着惊人的相似之处。)”可知，它们与三星堆文物相似。故选A项。
23．细节理解题。根据Jade Xu Palace部分的句子“This scene is inspired by the famous painting “Ruihe Tu” by Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty, Zhao Ji.(这个场景的灵感来源于宋徽宗赵佶的著名画作《瑞鹤图》。)”可知，玉虚宫的场景灵感来源于一幅著名的艺术作品。故选D项。
24．D 25．C 26．B 27．A
【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述作者在母亲突发手术时仍坚持授课，害怕展现脆弱；随后开始尝试向他人袒露自己的挣扎，得到一些人的理解和支持，认识到真正的强大是勇于寻求帮助并重新站起来。
24．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Moments before heading to teach a class, I received a call from my sister: My mother was going into emergency surgery and might not make it through the night. Five minutes later, I stepped in front of 68 MBA students to lecture without missing a beat, and even stayed a few minutes after to answer questions.(就在我准备去上课之前，我接到了姐姐的电话：我母亲要做紧急手术，可能熬不过今晚了。五分钟后，我站在68名MBA学生面前讲课，没有丝毫停顿，甚至课后还留了几分钟回答问题)”可知，作者挂掉电话后，保持冷静并继续履行职责。故选D项。
25．细节理解题。根据第二段中“As the youngest daughter from a Vietnamese refugee family, showcasing my strength seemed the best way to honor my parents’ and siblings’s acrifices that have given me a better life in the United States. I did not want colleagues to question my capabilities or friends and family to see me as anything less than unshakable.(作为一个越南难民家庭的小女儿，展示我的力量似乎是向父母和兄弟姐妹们致敬的最好方式，他们的牺牲让我在美国过上了更好的生活。我不想让同事质疑我的能力，也不想让朋友和家人觉得我不够坚定)”可知，作者展示自己的力量是为了避免他人对自己能力产生怀疑。故选C项。
26．细节理解题。根据第三段中“They offered information about counseling services, legal help, support groups, and hotlines. They helped me see that even professionals in leadership positions can need support.(他们提供有关咨询服务、法律帮助、支持团体和热线的信息。他们帮助我认识到，即使是处于领导地位的专业人士也需要帮助)”可知，一些人让作者意识到即使是处于领导地位的专业人士也需要帮助，说明他们让作者明白了寻求帮助是必须做的事情。故选B项。
27．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“True strength isn’t about never hesitating. It’s about having the courage to admit when we’re struggling, reaching out for support, and having the strength to piece ourselves back together and move on.(真正的坚强不是从不犹豫。而是有勇气承认自己正在挣扎，寻求帮助，并有力量重新振作起来继续前进)”可知，作者认为有勇气承认自己的挣扎、寻求帮助并重新振作才是真正的坚强，作者想传达的是坚强并不意味着掩饰挣扎。故选A项。
28．C 29．C 30．A 31．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍学者蕾妮·伯格伦德在《自然魔法》中探讨达尔文与狄金森对自然的共同感知及作品关联。
28．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“At first glance, the scientist Charles Darwin and the poet Emily Dickinson would seem to have little in common. In Natural Magic, literary scholar Renee Bergland seeks to convince the reader otherwise, interweaving the lives, work, and history of these two towering figures of the 19th century. In doing so, Bergland shows definitively that they shared deep sensibilities about the natural world.(乍一看，科学家查尔斯·达尔文和诗人艾米莉·狄金森似乎没有什么共同之处。在《自然魔法》一书中，文学学者蕾妮 伯格伦德试图通过交织这两位 19 世纪伟大人物的生活、作品与历史，让读者接受不同的观点。她以此明确表明，两人对自然世界有着深刻的共鸣)”可知，伯格伦德旨在证明达尔文与狄金森之间存在未被察觉的共同之处。故选C项。
29．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“While Bergland offers comprehensive descriptions, building on the extensive work of other biographers and scholars, the book’s own magic shines in the conversation created between its subjects’ bodies of work. When viewed as part of a historical dialogue, Darwin and Dickinson amplify (阐述) each other’s work, revealing the science in her poetry and the poetry in his science. (尽管伯格伦德在其他传记作者和学者的大量研究基础上进行了全面描述，但这本书的独特魅力在于其在两位传主的作品之间构建的对话。当被视为历史对话的一部分时，达尔文和狄金森的作品相互阐释 —— 她的诗歌中展现出科学的内涵，而他的科学中则蕴含着诗意的表达)”可知，《自然魔法》一书在两人的作品间构建了对话。故选C项。
30．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Bergland herself displays moments of beauty in her writing, particularly in her vivid descriptions of the wonder of scientific discoveries in the 19th century. “Changing angles of sunlight, the unchanging stars, and…the bright colors of the great auroras lightened up the vastness of planetary space,” she writes, for example. (伯格伦德的写作本身也不乏优美时刻，尤其是在她对19世纪科学发现之奇观的生动描绘中。例如，她写道：“阳光变换的角度、恒定不变的星辰，还有……绚烂极光的明亮色彩，照亮了浩瀚的行星空间。”)”可知，伯格伦德用富有诗意的语言描述科学发现的奇妙。故选A项。
31．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Bergland concludes that in a time of climate crisis, we must recover this kind of dialogue across the sciences and the arts, emphasizing our shared sense of wonder in nature.(伯格伦德总结道，在气候危机时期，我们必须恢复这种跨科学与艺术的对话，强调我们对自然共同的敬畏感)”可推知，伯格伦德可能认同应怀着敬畏之心对待自然。故选D项。
32．C 33．A 34．D 35．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了蝙蝠红细胞在低温下的变化及其对冬眠和太空旅行的潜在意义。
32．细节理解题。由文章第二段中“We already know that red blood cells change shape to fit different pressures and blood vessel sizes. To investigate if something like this happens in the cells of hibernating animals to keep blood flowing, Gerald Kerth at the University of Greifswald in Germany and his colleagues turned to bats. (我们已经知道红细胞会改变形状以适应不同的压力和血管大小。为了调查冬眠动物的细胞中是否发生了类似的事情以保持血液流动，德国格赖夫斯瓦尔德大学的杰拉尔德·克思和他的同事们转而研究蝙蝠)”可知，因此，杰拉尔德·克思的研究重点是红细胞。故选C。
33．词句猜测题。由第三段“The researchers found that for all three species, red blood cells became less flexible and stickier as temperatures dropped from 37℃ to 23℃. But when they cooled the cells even further to 10℃, the bat cells continued this metamorphosis, whereas the human cells did not. (研究人员发现，对于这三个物种，当温度从 37℃降至 23℃时，红细胞的柔韧性降低，黏性增强。但当他们将细胞温度进一步降至 10℃时，蝙蝠的细胞会继续这种metamorphosis，而人类细胞则不会)”可知，对于这三个物种，当温度从 37℃降至 23℃时，红细胞的柔韧性降低，黏性增强，也就是发生变化。当他们将细胞进一步冷却到10℃时，蝙蝠细胞继续这种变化。由此可知，metamorphosis意思是“变化”，与Change“变化”意思相符。故选A。
34．推理判断题。由倒数第三段中“This might be slowing down the cells as they pass through the tiny vessels in the muscles and lungs, making them highly efficient at exchanging gases, like oxygen, throughout the body. (这可能会使细胞在通过肌肉和肺部的微小血管时速度减慢，从而使它们在全身高效地进行气体交换，比如氧气交换)”和倒数第二段中““It is like how when you take your time at the supermarket instead of being rushed, you can really fill up your basket,” says Kerth. (克思说：“这就好比你在超市不慌不忙，而不是匆匆忙忙，这样你就能真正装满你的购物篮。” )”可知，克思提到在超市购物是为了说明气体交换的效率。故选D。
35．细节理解题。由最后一段中“In the more distant future, hibernation could also allow for efficient long-distance space travel, requiring minimal food and other resources while preserving mental health during the journey. (在更遥远的未来，冬眠还有可能实现高效的长途太空旅行，在旅途中只需极少的食物和其他资源，同时还能保持心理健康)”可知，冬眠可以通过减少资源消耗来帮助长途太空旅行。故选C。
36．A 37．C 38．B 39．D 40．E
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了人们喜欢凝视他人的原因。
36．根据上文“You may have experienced the situation where someone staring at you, such as when you’re quietly seated on a bus, only to find that the person across from you is looking at your feet. Did you put on two different shoes No, you check your shoes — both are the same.(你可能经历过有人盯着你看的情况，比如当你安静地坐在公共汽车上时，却发现对面的人在看你的脚。你穿了两只不同的鞋吗？不，你检查你的鞋子——两者是一样的)”结合下文解释凝视的原因可知，本句为过渡句，引出后文人们喜欢凝视的原因。故A选项“那么，是什么导致了这样的凝视呢？”符合语境，故选A。
37．根据上文“A new study by Hannah Scott and colleagues from the University of London suggested that people stare because faces, especially the eyes, provide many useful non-verbal clues about a person’s mental state.(伦敦大学的汉娜·斯科特及其同事的一项新研究表明，人们之所以盯着别人看，是因为脸，尤其是眼睛，提供了许多关于一个人精神状态的有用的非语言线索)”可知，上文提到人脸提供了一些精神状态的线索，且强调了眼睛包含信息更多，故C选项“眼睛包含与社交相关的信息”符合语境，故选C。
38．根据后文“The study also found that people may focus on others’ lips during talks. If you feel someone’s gaze on your mouth while speaking, it’s likely not an indication of romantic interest, but rather that they might not hear you well. Similarly, people may look at your hands when you gesture. As they may be trying to understand your actions when you are talking or performing a task.(研究还发现，人们在谈话时可能会关注他人的嘴唇。如果你在说话的时候感觉到有人盯着你的嘴看，这很可能不是对你有好感，而是他们可能听不清你说的话。同样，当你做手势时，人们可能会看着你的手。因为当你说话或执行任务时，他们可能会试图理解你的行为)”可知，后文提到对话的时候人们会关注他人的嘴唇，即不只关注眼睛。故B选项“但吸引目光的不只是眼睛”符合语境，故选B。
39．根据上文“The study showed that people tend to direct their gaze at the part of the body that provides the most information.(研究表明，人们倾向于把目光投向提供最多信息的身体部位)”以及后文“They get the audience to focus on their faces while performing hand tricks. This technique helps switch attention from their hands during card tricks or coin magic.(他们在表演手技时让观众把注意力集中在他们的脸上。这项技术有助于在玩纸牌或硬币魔术时将注意力从他们的手上转移开)”可知，后文提到了表演魔术，推测是用魔术师进行举例说明。故D选项“这就解释了魔术师是如何误导别人的”符合语境，故选D。
40．根据上文“Scott’s study concluded that people are not naturally biased to focus on someone’s face. Instead, they are drawn to the body parts that provide the most relevant information.(斯科特的研究得出的结论是，人们不会自然地偏向于关注别人的脸。相反，它们会被吸引到提供最相关信息的身体部位)”可知，本句承接上文，具体说明被吸引到关注的身体部位是什么。故E选项“如果有人在说话，眼睛会吸引注意力”符合语境，故选E。
41．D 42．C 43．D 44．D 45．A 46．B 47．C 48．B 49．C 50．A 51．B 52．A 53．B 54．C 55．D
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者把写作当作爱好，但是却因为社会压力把爱好变成了压力，最后作者认识到应该拥抱不完美，享受过程，即使你并不擅长。
41．考查动词短语辨析。句意：几个小时后，我完成了我的第一部短篇小说。A. showed off炫耀；B. pulled over停车；C. cut off切断；D. wrapped up结束。根据后文“became a beloved hobby”提到写作成为了爱好，推测作者花了几个小时就完成了第一个短篇小说，培养了对写作的爱好。故选D。
42．考查副词词义辨析。句意：写作很快成为我喜爱的爱好，但随着年龄的增长，这种兴奋感开始消退。A. slowly缓慢地；B. openly公开地；C. quickly快速地；D. carefully仔细地。根据后文“became a beloved hobby”以及上文花了几个小时就写完了小说，推测写作很快成为了作者的爱好。故选C。
43．考查名词词义辨析。句意：写作很快成为我喜爱的爱好，但随着年龄的增长，这种兴奋感开始消退。A. hope希望；B. surprise惊喜；C. curiosity好奇心；D. excitement兴奋感，激动。根据上文“became a beloved hobby, but as I grew older”中but表示转折，结合后文“Self-doubt crept in”推测对写作的兴奋感开始消退了。故选D。
44．考查名词词义辨析。句意：自我怀疑悄然而至，曾经被认为是创造性的出口变成了压力的来源。A. relief安慰；B. truth真相；C. inspiration灵感；D. stress压力。根据后文“I felt I had to be “good” at writing to share it.(我觉得我必须“擅长”写作才能分享它)”可知，作者开始感到写作带来的压力。故选D。
45．考查名词词义辨析。句意：这种转变经常发生。A. shift转变；B. accident事故；C. blessing祝福；D. adjustment调整。根据上文“I started reading more books, encountering critiques online, and comparing my work to others. Self-doubt crept in, and what once felt like a creative outlet became a source of ... I felt I had to be “good” at writing to share it.”可知，作者开始与他人进行比较，爱好变成了压力的来源，此处指这种转变经常在作者身上发生。故选A。
46．考查名词词义辨析。句意：爱好起初是一种逃避，一种放松自己的方式。A. growth成长；B. escape逃走；C. focus集中；D. commitment承诺。根据后文“a way to relax ourselves”可知，爱好是一种放松，逃避的方式。故选B。
47．考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，随着时间的推移，追求卓越的社会压力会改变我们对他们的看法。A. live居住；B. struggle努力；C. excel出色；D. contribute贡献。呼应上文“I felt I had to be “good” at writing to share it.”指追求卓越的社会压力。故选C。
48．考查名词词义辨析。句意：无论是绘画、演奏乐器，还是其他任何追求，人们都期望达到高水平。A. ideas想法；B. pursuits追求；C. distraction分心；D. ambition抱负。上文“it’s painting, playing an instrument, or any other”列举的主要是一些其他的追求。故选B。
49．考查介词短语辨析。句意：对我来说，写作一直是我经常恢复的一个爱好，尽管有时会自我怀疑。A. by means of借助；B. with respect to关于；C. in spite of尽管；D. in search of搜索。根据后文“moments of self-doubt”可知，此处为让步关系，表示尽管自我怀疑，爱好仍然是写作。故选C。
50．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我参加了创意写作课程，并看到了显著的进步，但对完美的持续追求使写作从激情变成了苦差事。A. drive追求，驾驶；B. doubt怀疑；C. supply供应；D. imagination想象力。根据后文“for perfection”以及后文“we are our toughest critics”指作者对于完美的追求，故选A。
51．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我参加了创意写作课程，并看到了显著的进步，但对完美的持续追求使写作从激情变成了苦差事。A. story故事；B. passion激情；C. challenge挑战；D. possibility可能性。根据上文“writing has been the one hobby I’ve regularly returned to”可知，作者喜爱写作，但是对完美的持续追求使写作从激情变成了苦差事。故选B。
52．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我开始意识到，这种心态让我失去了曾经从中找到的快乐。A. robs夺走，抢劫；B. reminds提醒；C. warns警告；D. informs通知。根据上文因为追求完美让写作成了苦差事，即这种心态让作者失去了曾经从中找到的快乐，为短语rob...of表示“夺走”。故选A。
53．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们需要认识到，不擅长某件事也没关系。A. sad悲伤的；B. okay可以；C. intolerable无法忍受的；D. awesome非常棒的。根据后文“Embrace imperfection, and enjoy the process”可知，作者感悟要接受不完美，享受过程，可知建议我们需要认识到，不擅长某件事也没关系。故选B。
54．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：完美往往是主观的，而我们往往是自己最严厉的批评者。A. random随机的；B. temporary暂时的；C. subjective主观的；D. magical神奇的。根据后文“we are our toughest critics”可知，我们是自己最严厉的批评者，说明完美往往是主观的，故选C。
55．考查名词词义辨析。句意：因此，挑战在于如何在享受和期待之间找到平衡。A. joy快乐；B. overwork劳累过度；C. enthusiasm热情；D. expectation期待。根据上文“I felt I had to be “good” at writing to share it.(我觉得我必须“擅长”写作才能分享它)”可知，作者总是期待自己变得更好，追求完美，这是一种对自我的期待，需要在享受之间找到平衡。故选D。
56．that 57．by 58．fifth 59．sets 60．jointly 61．To advance 62．wellness 63．featuring 64．an 65．paired
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。主要说明了中国国家卫生健康委员会（NHC）最近宣布将开展一项为期三年的“体重管理”运动，这激起了全国人民的热情。解释了这一做法背后的原因以及活动安排。
56．考查同位语从句。句意：中国国家卫生健康委员会（NHC）最近宣布将开展一项为期三年的“体重管理”运动，这激起了全国人民的热情。该空引导同位语从句说明抽象名词announcement的具体内容，从句不缺少成分或句意，故用that引导。故填that。
57．考查介词。句意：这一运动超越了传统的政策方法，通过将全国合作与社区参与相结合。此处表示方式，意为“通过”用介词by，by doing sth. (通过做某事)。故填by。
58．考查数词。句意：肥胖已成为中国一个重大的公共卫生问题，是导致中国死亡和残疾的第五大风险因素。根据上文定冠词以及句意“第五”可知用序数词fifth。故填fifth。
59．考查时态。句意：这一运动的独特之处在于其全面的战略，通过跨部门合作取得了突出成就。根据主句系动词is可知为一般现在时，从句主语为What，从句谓语动词set用三单形式。故填sets。
60．考查副词。句意：16个政府机构共同致力于解决肥胖的复杂挑战，为不同年龄组和生命阶段制定有针对性的计划。修饰动词work用副词jointly作状语。故填jointly。
61．考查非谓语动词。句意：为了推进这一使命，国家卫生健康中心制定了“营养与运动指南”，该指南因其本地化的饮食建议而走红，该建议将文化饮食传统与科学支持的健康原则相协调。此处advance作目的状语，用不定式，首字母大写。故填To advance。
62．考查名词。句意：为了推进这一使命，国家卫生健康中心制定了“营养与运动指南”，该指南因其本地化的饮食建议而走红，该建议将文化饮食传统与科学支持的健康原则相协调。修饰名词principles，表示“健康”用名词wellness，作定语。故填wellness。
63．考查非谓语动词。句意：考虑到肥胖对身体和情绪的影响，该活动提供了个性化的健康蓝图，包括饮食计划和锻炼计划。此处blueprints与feature为逻辑主动关系，feature用现在分词作定语。故填featuring。
64．考查冠词。句意：此外，由营养师、传统医学专家和健身教练组成的专业团队创建了个性化的支持网络，通过健康应用程序监控每天的进展，将健康意识转化为一种吸引人的日常习惯。此处habit为泛指，且engaging是发音以元音音素开头的单词，用不定冠词an。故填an。
65．考查非谓语动词。句意：人们希望强有力的中央领导和地方参与能够有效地解决肥胖问题。此处pair与leadership构成逻辑被动关系，pair用过去分词作定语。故填paired。
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AI in my eyes
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) plays a crucial role in shaping various aspects of our lives. It has truly become an integral part of our lives. In transportation, self-driving cars are gradually emerging. In education, it offers customized learning resources. And it powers voice assistants, enabling us to control devices hands-free.
In my eyes, though AI boosts efficiency and convenience, it may cause concerns like job displacement and privacy issues. We should regulate and utilize AI properly to maximize its benefits while minimizing risks.
In conclusion, AI is a powerful tool that can reshape our world for the better if we handle it with care.
67．In a sudden wave of bravery Maya asked, “What’s it like being in a wheelchair ” “It helps me get around,” Joan said simply. Then, grinning, she added, “You’d be surprised at how fast I can go in this thing!” Right then, she moved the wheelchair across the room, turning around, back and forth. And what surprised Maya most was that she didn’t detect any pity or embarrassment from her. Then Maya looked up and found Joan was smiling, eyes purposefully resting on her brace. It was then that a spark of power was lit up deep inside Maya. That afternoon, the three of them had a pleasant talk over lots of things until it was dusk.
Deeply impressed by Joan, Maya offered to sit beside Samir on the bus ride back home. “Joan is great. I like her.” Samir admired. Maya nodded, lost in thought. With Joan’s wheelchair and smile in mind, she summoned up her courage and said, “The brace keeps my toe up so I can walk better.” “Really ” Samir looked amazed, reached out and touched it gently. “That’s super cool!” His words were so sincere that Maya felt warm and moved. It was a reaction that she expected deep inside her heart. Though it was autumn outside, it felt like spring for Maya. A little green bud was bursting — she and her brace looked cool, beautiful and dynamic in her and others’ eyes.
