青岛第五十八中学2024-2025学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题（含听力）
一、听力选择题
1．What is the man trying to do
A．Sign up for a class.
B．Join a study group.
C．Conduct a survey.
2．What does the woman want to do this summer
A．Work on her granddad’s farm.
B．Visit a relative with the man.
C．Stay with her friends.
3．What do we learn about the woman
A．She dislikes technology products.
B．She is satisfied with the gift.
C．She is very smart.
4．Which aspect of the apartment does the woman probably dislike
A．The price. B．The space. C．The location.
5．How does the woman sound
A．Understanding. B．Disappointed. C．Surprised.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．Where does the conversation take place
A．In a car.
B．In a showroom.
C．At the woman’s home.
7．How many model cars does the woman likely have
A．At least 20. B．At least 40. C．At least 60.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．What will the woman send to the man later on
A．A shopping list.
B．A cooking idea.
C．A social media post.
9．Which place will the man probably visit first
A．The gym. B．The pet shop. C．The shopping center.
10．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Personal trainer and client.
B．Brother and sister.
C．Parent and child.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11．Where was John going by subway
A．His home. B．His office. C．The hospital.
12．What did the old woman offer to do for the young man on the subway
A．Hide him from the others.
B．Help him with his tie.
C．Teach him a song.
13．What does the woman think of the reaction of the passengers
A．It made the young man embarrassed.
B．It was warm-hearted and cheerful
C．It showed their coldness.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14．Why does the man come to the woman
A．To apply for a new job.
B．To find a good place to shoot films.
C．To get permits for filming in a public place.
15．What does the man still need to do
A．Finish an online form.
B．Hand in a university paper.
C．Send copies of a book to the students.
16．What do the speakers probably have in common
A．They both live in the countryside now.
B．They both have experience with online videos.
C．They both studied film as part of their education.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．What is the speaker doing
A．Giving a speech at a club.
B．Doing a TV show about finance.
C．Introducing a website about successful people.
18．What was Jimmy Wales’ first job
A．He was a banker.
B．He was a teacher.
C．He was a website developer.
19．How long did the website Nupedia run for
A．One year. B．Two years. C．Three years.
20．What was Jimmy Wales’ main goal in life
A．To work for the government.
B．To protect people’s right to education.
C．To provide the world with easy ways to get knowledge.
二、阅读理解
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Note:
All on-campus programs have Materials & Events fees of $225 for one week and $475 for two.
21．How much does an applicant pay in total for a one-week program at Stanford University
A．$2995. B．$3220. C．$3470. D．$3945.
22．Which program will you choose if you want to do outdoor practice
A．Program 1. B．Program 2. C．Program 3. D．Program 4.
23．What do the four on-campus programs have in common
A．They offer seminar-style classes.
B．They prepare students for the SAT test.
C．They are designed for junior high students.
D．They aim to promote students’ writing skills.
In Kibaha, Tanzania, near the capital Dares Salaam, architects are set to build a new village with “earth printing”. Funded by charity One Heart, Hope Village has been designed by architecture firms Hassell and ClarkeHopkinsClarke to help and house children from across the country who have experienced hardship or unsafe home environments.
The village will offer schooling for up to 480 children, as well as accommodation, childcare and skills training for 3-to 18-year-old girls. The landmark building for Hope Village is its community center, a 3D-printed design that will serve as a school hall and cafeteria during the week and open to the wider community for events at weekends.
“We wanted to make sure that we’re able to create walls that could circulate air in the building, but at the same time also bring in light,” said Xavier De Kestelier, Hassell’s head of design and innovation, “and turning to 3D printing allowed for an open, ‘porous’ (多孔的) wall design.”
The earth suitable for printing typically contains 15% to 30% clay, giving it natural bonding characteristics. The walls will not be load-bearing, as a metal structure will support the roof that covers the walls and protects them from the elements. The roof will be made from short lengths of locally sourced wood, connected in an interlocking design on the ground before being raised up and covering the frame like a fabric tent and finished with sheet metal, explained De Kestelier.
“The plan is not just to use technology but to bring technology to the site in Tanzania and leave it there,” said De Kestelier. As part of the project’s commitment to community outreach and skills training, the constructors will teach locals how to use the printer so the community can construct further buildings in the future.
24．What is Hope Village in Kibaha aimed at
A．Engaging in charity activities.
B．Restoring unsafe environments.
C．Experimenting with earth printing.
D．Providing shelter for disadvantaged children.
25．What do we know about the community center
A．Its walls bear heavy weight. B．It offers children schooling.
C．It’s a 3D-printed building. D．It opens to all during weekdays.
26．What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A．Environmental benefits of clay. B．Materials and design of the building
C．3D printing for wall construction. D．Techniques in modern architecture.
27．What is the principle of the project
A．Teach a man to fish. B．Innovation is the key to growth.
C．A good beginning is half done. D．Share knowledge, share success.
If you ever feel that the world is against you, you are not alone. We all have a tendency to assume that when anything goes wrong, the fault lies within some great intrigue (诡计) against us. If a co-worker fails the deadline, they must be trying to ruin career. When WiFi in a coffee shop is not working, the staff must be lying about having it to attract you in.
But the simple fact is that these explanations, which we tend to jump to, are barely true. Maybe your co-worker thought today was Tuesday, not Wednesday. Maybe the WiFi router was just broken. This is where Hanlon’s razor comes in — a useful mental model that never credits to intentional harm that can be fully explained by ignorance.
Applying Hanlon’s razor, a useful tool for rapid decision-making and intelligent comprehension, in our day-to-day lives allows us to become less judgmental, and improve reasoning skills. Meanwhile, Hanlon’s razor allows us to give people the benefit of the doubt, have more empathy (同理心) and teaches us not to assume the worst intention in the actions of others, the value of which is most pronounced in relationships, business matters, and personal happiness.
We all lead complex lives where things are constantly going wrong. When this occurs, a common response is to blame the nearest person and assume they have bad intention. However, when someone messes up around us, we forget how many times we, too, have done the same. Instead, the perpetrator becomes a source of intense annoyance.
To assume intention in such a situation is likely to worsen the problem. None of us can ever know what someone else wants to happen. Inability or ignorance is far more likely to be the cause than the desire to hurt. When a situation causes us to become angry or upset, it can be valuable to consider if those emotions are justified. Often, the best way to react to other people causing us problems is by seeking to educate them, not to dismiss them. In this way, we can avoid repeats of the same situation.
28．How do people typically react to failures according to the text
A．Face true ill intention. B．Shift current situations.
C．Misplace blame on others. D．Seek trustworthy persons.
29．What does Hanlon’s razor refer to
A．It identifies who is to blame. B．It is a device for router repair.
C．It avoids assuming harm by ignorance. D．It is an approach for colleague’s fault.
30．What does the underlined word “perpetrator” in paragraph 4 mean
A．An error maker. B．An issue fixer. C．A blame sharer. D．A familiar person.
31．What will probably be discussed next in the text
A．How to control the bad emotions.
B．How to instruct others effectively.
C．How to change the nervous relationship.
D．How to avoid reappearance of the same situation.
Echo chambers (信息茧房) have become a topic of concern in the digital age. They refer to environments where individuals are only exposed to opinions similar to their own, and different perspectives are rarely considered. Many believe that echo chambers limit intellectual growth, which can be damaging to our understanding of diverse viewpoints.
However, recent studies have questioned the extent to which echo chambers truly exist in digital technologies. Some articles even doubt their existence, suggesting that the claim of digital media habits making our prejudices stronger is itself a prejudiced statement. The truth seems to be more complex. A survey of Internet users found that individuals with a deeper understanding of their interests and better digital skills are more capable of seeking out diverse opinions. On the other hand, those who lack these skills may experience cognitive (认知) stress, leading to a narrow focus in their information search.
Social media behavior analysis provides further insight. One study of Twitter users revealed that while most users shared a range of opinions, the most active one percent displayed highly polarized (两极化的) views, which were followed more widely. This indicates that echo chambers may have a significant impact on opinion spread. People who frequently express strong opinions receive more reinforcement, leading to increased polarization. This effect is made stronger by social media that promote content similar to one’s existing views.
The available evidence does suggest that echo chambers exist, although not all digital communication occurs within them, but the research suggests that they have a disproportionate influence on the spread of opinions and may well be a product of the type of reinforcement experienced and delivered digitally. They will generate a reduced range of more polarized views, and they cannot be ignored — even if that is an uncomfortable fact for media companies keen to promote themselves as defenders of free speech.
32．In paragraph 1, a definition is given to ______.
A．respond to a concern
B．compare different perspectives
C．address a warning of a problem
D．introduce different views on echo chambers
33．What can be inferred from paragraph 2
A．Prejudices contribute to echo chambers.
B．Diverse opinions confuse Internet users.
C．Media habits tend to become increasingly complex.
D．Digital skills can help avoid narrow information acquisition.
34．What’s a cause of polarized view
A．Social media promotion,
B．Contrast in existing views.
C．Inappropriate online behavior.
D．Instant digital communication,
35．What’s the best title of the text
A．Are We Ready for the Digital Age
B．Arc Echo Chambers Really in Existence
C．How Can Media Companies Support Free Speech
D．How Are People Influenced by the Spread of Opinions
Books often struggle to engage modern readers, and this can be especially true for nonfiction. For many people, it’s less exciting and less emotional than fiction. However, the problem may not be with nonfiction, but how they read it.
Some people start a nonfiction book but quit after reading a few chapters. They read probably because someone gives them the book or everyone is reading it. That’s not helpful to stay in a committed relationship with nonfiction. 36 No matter what yours is, write it down before starting to read. It’ll prepare your mind on what to look for in that book.
If you’re already a fiction reader, start with narrative nonfiction, which carries a strong storytelling element. This kind of writing is so engaging that you may almost forget the story being told is factual. 37 However, if you still feel burdened by an entire book, an anthology (选集) might be a perfect solution. As collections of shorter pieces, anthologies aim to bring together the best writing on a particular subject. 38 Once you’re drawn in, you’ll find more to read.
39 For those who prefer highlighting and taking notes, a physical book may be a nice choice. In contrast, e-books are ideal if portability (便携性) or the ability to adjust the text are your priorities. However, if you’re already a listener to nonfiction recorded programs, audio books might be the perfect fit for you.
Reading nonfiction can be challenging, but remember there’s always a book on the topic that interests you. It may be about historical events that shape our lives or stories where truth outshines fiction. 40
A．So it requires a personal insight into the book.
B．Some of the pieces are sure to grab your interest.
C．It’s a natural bridge between fiction and nonfiction.
D．Instead, you should have a clear objective of reading.
E．Reading habits affect our selections of nonfiction topics.
F．Choosing suitable formats is also key to enjoying nonfiction.
G．Whichever it is, the time spent on nonfiction can be rewarding.
三、完形填空
On the subway home, I said to Hugh, “Why can’t we go on safari ” A month later, we were in an open-sided vehicle, 41 by seven lions. None of them seemed to 42 us; they groomed (梳毛) themselves and had fun at their leisure.
On the ninety-minute 43 to our camp, we saw every animal that was in “The Lion King” and then some. They were just there, like 44 at a picnic on the grass, except that they were elephants and giraffes. We saw zebras, leopards, wildebeests, and warthogs, all eating or resting or 45 on this grass-covered, seemingly limitless plain.
“Have you seen a(n) 46 ” people in other vehicles would ask.
“On our first day, we saw a lion eating a wildebeest.” I’d tell them.
That was like saying you’d seen one 47 a sandwich. It was 48 to watch him dive for his prey (猎物), and tear its throat out. But such scenes were 49 ; most of the time, the animals were just following their daily 50 .
The world can be a violent and cruel place, but that’s not the 51 you want to carry home with you. Yes, wild animals are often 52 , but there’s still nature’s beauty to appreciate. Of course, not everyone can 53 with elephants, but look at that bird sitting on your feeder and at the spider that 54 got trapped in your elevator. We’re all on a(n) 55 of one kind or another.
41．A．caught B．attacked C．surrounded D．expected
42．A．wait for B．care about C．take on D．play with
43．A．drive B．flight C．business D．duty
44．A．peers B．guests C．ants D．pictures
45．A．fleeing B．staying C．preparing D．acting
46．A．target B．kill C．accident D．event
47．A．making B．seasoning C．packing D．having
48．A．difficult B．breathtaking C．confusing D．unusual
49．A．familiar B．unacceptable C．relaxing D．rare
50．A．crashes B．breaks C．routines D．jumps
51．A．symbol B．challenge C．lesson D．gift
52．A．dangerous B．awkward C．uncertain D．dull
53．A．come along B．put up C．catch up D．hang out
54．A．anyhow B．nowhere C．somewhat D．somehow
55．A．spot B．adventure C．floor D．call
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。
Welcome to Milele, 56 is a popular TV series following a Chinese medical team sent to work in Africa, 57 (begin) airing on August 22 in Kenya and Tanzania.
The series honors several significant historical milestones, including the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative, the 60th anniversary since China first sent a medical team to a foreign country in the early 1960s, 58 the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic (外交的) relations 59 China and Tanzania.
Partly filmed in Tanzania, the 35-episode drama will also be broadcast on the African 60 (country) local TV channel, ST Swahili, starting from Monday and is set to re-air from August 22. Additionally, it will 61 (air) by Tanzania’s public broadcaster, Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation. Azam, a new media platform reaching multiple Swahili-speaking countries including Malawi, Uganda and Zimbabwe, will also stream the show.
In 62 effort to vividly describe the friendship between China and Africa over decades, a total of 10 main specialists behind the series traveled to Africa 63 (conduct) research, interviewing 31 Chinese doctors from three medical teams sent to Tanzania.
After completing filming 64 (domestic), the series organized a crew of 178 members to travel to Africa, shooting scenes in various 65 (location), including the archipelago of Zanzibar and the city of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania.
五、书信写作
66．假定你是某国际学校学生李华。为了帮助师生放松身心，提升校园幸福感，你校打算设立一个“元气补给站” (A Refresh Corner) ，现向全体师生征求设计意见，请你写一篇短文，内容包括：
(1) 描述你的设计；
(2) 阐述设计理由。
注意：
(1) 写作词数应为80左右；
(2) 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
A Refresh Corner on Campus
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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。
The old workshop door creaked open. Clara walked in quietly. Her shoes stepped on wood shavings (刨花) that sparkled in the sunlight. Through the dusty windows, the morning light shone on Grandfather’s rough hands. He was gluing a maple chair leg.
The wall calendar still showed January. Its yellowed pages were curling, just like dry leaves. An open order book lay on the desk. February’s page was empty. There had been no new orders since mid-January. Clara held her breath and recorded Grandfather with her phone. She focused on his quick hands as he measured angles with a metal ruler. “This might help him,” she thought, eager to show how skilled he was.
However, when she posted the video online, negative comments flooded in. “Old ways for a dying business!” “No wonder the business is failing!” Saddened, Clara deleted the video quickly. A spider crawled over the empty order book. Its blank pages showed not many people wanted handmade things these days.
“Want to see my treasure ” Grandpa’ s voice broke the silence. He opened a leather album filled with pencil sketches (草图) like library chairs from 1958 and park benches from 1962. A faded photo slipped out: a smiling boy missing two teeth was grinning at the camera, holding a curved (弯曲的) spoon proudly.
“Timmy, my former student,” Grandfather smiled, touching the curve of the spoon in the photo. “Now he designs furniture for tall buildings. Last month’s newspaper had an article about his curved stairs. It was inspired by this very spoon.” He tapped the photo, adding, “Machines make things fast, but hands remember stories.”
Clara looked at the photo — the curved spoon, Timmy’s smile, and Grandpa’s young handwriting on the back: Timmy’s first repair, age 7. Beside her, fresh wood shavings were shining. “Stories must be told,” Clara murmured, taking out her phone again. This time, she aimed to share not just the work, but the story behind it.
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。
Paragraph 1: The next morning, Clara uploaded a new video.
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Paragraph 2: A week later, Timmy, now a famous furniture designer, walked in the workshop.
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答案 A C B B A C B C A B
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 A A B C A C A B C C
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答案 B D B D C B A C C A
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 B D D A B D C B F G
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答案 C B A C A B D B D C
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答案 C A D D B
1．A
【原文】M: I was asked to fill in this form to attend a piano lesson. What should I put in the box marked “Activity”
W: It’s asking if there are additional activities you need to do as part of your studies, like conducting a survey.
2．C
【原文】M: I’m really looking forward to spending the whole summer on Granddad’s farm.
W: I’d rather stay home and play with my friends.
M: You do that all the time. This gives us the opportunity to experience a different way of life.
3．B
【原文】W: Look, my husband got these two smartwatches for Christmas. When one of us touches the heart, the other person’s lights up.
M: How sweet!
W: Yes, sending gifts like this is not like us! But I’m away working so often, they help us stay connected.
4．B
【原文】W: I’m worrying about where all my things would go.
M: Your new apartment is quite small, but it makes really good use of the space. So, everything will fit. Plus, the price is reasonable and you can walk to work now.
W: Exactly.
5．A
【原文】M: I can’t believe I got a C on the math test. My parents are going to be so disappointed.
W: Well, you are usually top of the class. I’m sure they will be fine if you explain when you sat it, you were ill.
M: I doubt it.
6．C 7．B
【原文】M: Molly, I didn’t know you were into model cars.
W: Yes, I’ve been collecting them and building them since I was six.
M: How did you get into them
W: My dad is a classic car enthusiast, so he used to take me to car shows up and down the country.
M: That must have been exciting. So how many model cars do you have in your collection I’ve counted at least 20 so far in your room.
W: It’s more like double that. The rest are upstairs in my dad’s study. Come on. I’ll show you.
8．C 9．A 10．B
【原文】M: Are you okay I heard you crying.
W: Oh, yes. I was laughing so hard at this video that I couldn’t stop crying.
M: What was it about
W: It was showing a dog that talks like a human. It was so unbelievable.
M: Are you sure it wasn’t AI
W: No, it was one hundred percent real. I’ll send you the website so you can see it for yourself.
M: Okay, I’ll watch it later. I need to go out now.
W: Are you going to the supermarket
M: No, I’m going to work out with my personal trainer, but I’ll be passing the supermarket on the way back. Do you need something
W: We need toilet paper and milk, plus something for dinner. Mom and Dad are not coming home today. So, we’ll have to cook something ourselves.
11．A 12．A 13．B
【原文】M: I asked for a half-day of sick leave from work and I saw the loveliest thing on the subway when I was going back home yesterday noon.
W: What was it, John
M: There was a young man trying to tie a tie. He looked so young and nervous. I think he was going to his first job interview, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t get it tied.
W: Please don’t tell me someone laughed at him.
M: No, the opposite. An elderly couple approached the young man and helped him. The old man helped him tie his tie, and showed him a way to remember it with a song. And the old woman held up her coat to save the young man from getting embarrassed.
W: That’s nice.
M: It was. The best part was when they finished, everyone on the train clapped.
W: Good for them. I really hope the young man gets the job.
14．C 15．A 16．C
【原文】M: Excuse me. I’m with a local film company. We’re looking for permission to film in a local park. Is this the right office
W: No. We’re the Location Office. We help you find the right locations. What you need to do is fill out a form and send it to the Regional Film Office
M: Okay. Do you have a copy of the form
W: It’s all done online. Here is the website you can get it from.
M: Great. I’ll do that right away.
W: Do you have insurance (保险)
M: Yes. It’s a student film, so our university covers the insurance.
W: That’s fine. You aren’t allowed to film in public places without insurance.
M: You seem to know a lot about this.
W: I studied film as well before I got this job.
M: So do you still make films
W: Yes, I make short online videos, but I love helping people find the perfect setting for their scenes.
M: This must be a cool job. It probably helps that we live in a country with lots of different location types.
W: It really does. We are in the city center right now, yet we can reach mountains, lakes, and a desert all within an hour’s drive.
17．A 18．B 19．C 20．C
【原文】Good evening, everyone. I feel truly honored to be the first to share at today’s book club meeting. I’d like to tell you the story of Jimmy Wales. He worked as a teacher before earning a degree that allowed him to enter the world of finance and got his first financial job in 1994. He used the money he earned there to fund a number of companies, including a website called Nupedia, which ran from 2000 to 2003. Although short-lived, this site served as a road map for Wales’ biggest success — Wikipedia. This free and open-content site grew rapidly with help from the growing popularity of the Internet. Within five years of its launch, Wales found himself on Time magazine’s list of 100 most influential people in the world. He dreamed of everyone in the world having a way to get human knowledge. In the following decade, he delivered speeches on the future of the Internet. He moved to London in 2012. At one point, he acted as an adviser to the UK government on how to make academic research available for free. So we should pay our respects to him!
21．B 22．D 23．B
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了Great Books Summer Program的四个校园课程，包括课程地点、内容和费用等。
21．细节理解题。根据“Program 3: Great Books at Stanford University”部分关键句“One-week Tuition: $2995(一周学费：2995美元)”和“Young people gather to experience reading and life at Stanford University. (年轻人聚集在斯坦福大学体验阅读和生活)”可知，申请者在斯坦福大学为期一周的课程需要支付的费用为2995美元且这项课程为校内课程，再根据文章最后一段内容“All on-campus programs have Materials & Events fees of $225 for one week and $475 for two.(所有校内课程的材料和活动费用为一周225美元，两周475美元)”可知，参在为期一周的校内课程还需要支付材料和活动费用225美元。由此可知，申请者在斯坦福大学为期一周的课程总共需要支付的费用是3220美元。故选B项。
22．推理判断题。根据“Program 4: A Tall Ship Adventure”部分关键句“This program for high school students marries the study of maritime literature with living and learning to sail. Time will be split between seminar and discussion and sailing education with visits to coastal islands.(这项针对高中生的课程将海洋文学研究与航海生活和学习结合起来。时间将分为研讨会和讨论、航海教育和访问沿海岛屿)”可知，在第四个课程中包括访问沿海岛屿，这是户外活动。由此可推断出，如果你想做户外练习，你会选择第四个课程。故选D项。
23．细节理解题。根据第一段关键句“Great Books Summer Program delivers excellent preparation for seminar-style college classes and the SAT critical thinking section.(Great Books Summer Program为研讨班式大学课程和SAT批判性思维部分提供了出色的准备)”可知，Great Books Summer Program的四个校园课程都在为研讨班式大学课程和SAT批判性思维部分提供准备。由此可知，这四个校园课程的共同点是它们为学生参加SAT考试做准备。故选B项。
24．D 25．C 26．B 27．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章通过介绍Hope Village项目，展示了如何通过现代建筑技术和社区参与，为弱势儿童提供帮助和发展的机会。
24．细节理解题。根据第一段“Funded by charity One Heart, Hope Village has been designed by architecture firms Hassell and ClarkeHopkinsClarke to help and house children from across the country who have experienced hardship or unsafe home environments.(希望村由慈善机构One Heart资助，由Hassell和ClarkeHopkinsClarke建筑公司设计，旨在帮助来自全国各地经历过困难或不安全家庭环境的儿童)”可知，Hope Village的主要目的是为经历困境或家庭环境不安全的儿童提供帮助和住所。故选D项。
25．细节理解题。根据第二段“The landmark building for Hope Village is its community center, a 3D-printed design that will serve as a school hall and cafeteria during the week and open to the wider community for events at weekends.(希望村的地标性建筑是它的社区中心，这是一个3D打印设计，将在一周内作为学校大厅和自助餐厅，并在周末向更广泛的社区开放活动)”可知，社区中心是3D打印建筑。故选C项。
26．主旨大意题。根据第四段“The earth suitable for printing typically contains 15% to 30% clay, giving it natural bonding characteristics. The walls will not be load-bearing, as a metal structure will support the roof that covers the walls and protects them from the elements. The roof will be made from short lengths of locally sourced wood, connected in an interlocking design on the ground before being raised up and covering the frame like a fabric tent and finished with sheet metal, explained De Kestelier. (适合印刷的土壤通常含有15%至30%的粘土，使其具有天然的粘合特性。墙壁不会承重，因为金属结构将支撑覆盖墙壁并保护它们免受元素影响的屋顶。De Kestelier解释说，屋顶将由短长度的当地木材制成，在地面上以联锁设计连接，然后升起，像织物帐篷一样覆盖框架，最后用金属板完成)”可知，第四段主要介绍了建筑的材料（如含15%到30%粘土的土壤用于打印，屋顶使用当地木材等）和设计（如非承重墙、屋顶设计等）。故选B项。
27．推理判断题。根据最后一段“As part of the project’s commitment to community outreach and skills training, the constructors will teach locals how to use the printer so the community can construct further buildings in the future.(作为该项目对社区推广和技能培训承诺的一部分，施工人员将教当地人如何使用打印机，以便社区将来可以建造更多的建筑物)”可知，项目的理念是教会当地人使用打印机，以便他们未来能够自行建造更多建筑，这体现了“授人以渔”的原则。故选A项。
28．C 29．C 30．A 31．B
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章围绕人们面对失败时的常见反应展开，介绍了“Hanlon’s razor”这一思维模型，阐述了该模型在日常生活决策、提升推理能力、改善人际关系等方面的作用，并指出在面对他人导致的问题时，应避免恶意揣测，尝试教育他人而非一味指责，以避免同样情况再次发生。
28．细节理解题。根据第一段“If you ever feel that the world is against you, you are not alone. We all have a tendency to assume that when anything goes wrong, the fault lies within some great intrigue (诡计) against us.(如果你觉得这个世界在与你作对，你并不孤单。我们都有一种倾向，认为当事情出错时，错误在于某个针对我们的阴谋。)”可知，人们通常对失败的反应是错误地指责别人。故选C。
29．细节理解题。根据第二段“But the simple fact is that these explanations, which we tend to jump to, are barely true. Maybe your co-worker thought today was Tuesday, not Wednesday. Maybe the WiFi router was just broken. This is where Hanlon’s razor comes in — a useful mental model that never credits to intentional harm that can be fully explained by ignorance.(但简单的事实是，我们倾向于得出的这些解释几乎是不真实的。也许你的同事认为今天是星期二，而不是星期三。也许Wi-Fi路由器坏了。这就是汉隆剃刀的原理——一个有用的思维模型，它从不归因于故意伤害，而这种伤害可以通过无知来完全解释。)”可知，汉隆剃刀指的是避免因无知而假设伤害。故选C。
30．词句猜测题。根据画线词上文“When this occurs, a common response is to blame the nearest person and assume they have bad intention. However, when someone messes up around us, we forget how many times we, too, have done the same.( 当这种情况发生时，一种常见的反应是责怪离自己最近的人，并认为他们怀有恶意。然而，当身边有人搞砸事情时，我们却忘记了自己也有过多少次同样的行为。)”可知，当有人把事情搞砸了，我们忘记了自己有多少次也犯了同样的错误，只是一味地认为犯错者是根源。由此可知，perpetrator意为“错误制造者”。故选A。
31．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Often, the best way to react to other people causing us problems is by seeking to educate them, not to dismiss them. In this way, we can avoid repeats of the same situation.(通常，对别人给我们造成的问题做出反应的最好方法是寻求教育他们，而不是解雇他们。通过这种方式，我们可以避免同样的情况再次发生。)”可推知，文章接下来可能会讨论如何有效地指导他人。故选B。
32．D 33．D 34．A 35．B
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了信息茧房在数字时代是否真实存在及其影响。
32．推理判断题。根据第一段中“Echo chambers (信息茧房) have become a topic of concern in the digital age. They refer to environments where individuals are only exposed to opinions similar to their own, and different perspectives are rarely considered.(在数字时代，信息茧房已经成为一个备受关注的话题。它们指的是个人只接触到与自己观点相似的环境，而很少考虑不同的观点)”以及第二段中“However, recent studies have questioned the extent to which echo chambers truly exist in digital technologies.(然而，最近的研究质疑回音室在数字技术中真正存在的程度。)”可推知，第一段给出了信息茧房的定义，是为了引入对信息茧房的不同看法，为后文讨论做铺垫。故选D。
33．推理判断题。根据第二段中“A survey of Internet users found that individuals with a deeper understanding of their interests and better digital skills are more capable of seeking out diverse opinions. On the other hand, those who lack these skills may experience cognitive (认知) stress, leading to a narrow focus in their information search.(一项对互联网用户的调查发现，对自己的兴趣有更深入的了解和更好的数字技能的人更有能力寻求不同的意见。另一方面，那些缺乏这些技能的人可能会经历认知压力，导致他们在搜索信息时注意力范围狭窄)”可推知，数字技能可以帮助避免狭窄的信息获取。故选D。
34．细节理解题。根据第三段中“People who frequently express strong opinions receive more reinforcement, leading to increased polarization. This effect is made stronger by social media that promote content similar to one’s existing views.(经常表达强烈观点的人会得到更多的强化，从而导致观点更加极化。社交媒体会推广与人们现有观点相似的内容，从而加剧了这种效应)”可知，社交媒体的推广是导致观点两极化的一个原因。故选A。
35．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Echo chambers (信息茧房) have become a topic of concern in the digital age.(在数字时代，信息茧房已经成为一个备受关注的话题)”，第二段的“However, recent studies have questioned the extent to which echo chambers truly exist in digital technologies.(然而，最近的研究对信息茧房在数字技术中真正存在的程度提出了质疑)”以及结合文章可知，主要讨论了信息茧房在数字时代是否真实存在及其影响。可知，B选项“信息茧房真的存在吗？”最符合文章标题。故选B。
36．D 37．C 38．B 39．F 40．G
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了阅读非虚构类书籍的一些方法和好处。
36．上文“They read probably because someone gives them the book or everyone is reading it. That’s not helpful to stay in a committed relationship with nonfiction.(他们读这本书可能是因为别人给了他们这本书，或者每个人都在读。这不利于与非虚构类书籍保持密切关系)”说明读者随意开始阅读非虚构类书籍不利于深入阅读，空处和前文为转折关系，说明读者应该有明确的阅读目标，并引出下文设定目标的具体做法。所以D项“相反，你应该有一个明确的阅读目标”符合语境。而下文中的it指代该项中的“a clear objective of reading”。故选D。
37．上文“If you’re already a fiction reader, start with narrative nonfiction, which carries a strong storytelling element. This kind of writing is so engaging that you may almost forget the story being told is factual.(如果你已经是一个小说读者，那就从叙事性非虚构作品开始，它具有很强的叙事元素。这种写作方式非常吸引人，以至于你可能会忘记所讲的故事是真实的)”说明叙事性非虚构类书籍带有很强的故事性，很吸引人。空处和前文为顺接关系，说明叙事性非虚构作品的作用。所以C项“它是小说和非虚构作品之间的天然桥梁”符合语境，It指代前文中的“narrative nonfiction”。故选C。
38．上文“As collections of shorter pieces, anthologies aim to bring together the best writing on a particular subject.(作为短篇作品的集合，选集旨在汇集关于某一特定主题的最佳作品)”以及下文“Once you’re drawn in, you’ll find more to read.(一旦你被吸引住了，你会发现更多可读的东西)”说明选集的特点是汇集特定主题的最佳作品，而且你会被吸引。空处承上启下，说明选集中的一些作品肯定会吸引读者的兴趣。 所以B项“其中一些作品肯定会吸引你的兴趣。”符合语境。“Some of the pieces”和上文“collections of shorter pieces”相呼应，而“grab your interest”和下文“Once you’re drawn in”相呼应。故选B。
39．下文“For those who prefer highlighting and taking notes, a physical book may be a nice choice. In contrast, e-books are ideal if portability (便携性) or the ability to adjust the text are your priorities. However, if you’re already a listener to nonfiction recorded programs, audio books might be the perfect fit for you.(对于那些喜欢划重点和做笔记的人来说，纸质书可能是一个不错的选择。相反，如果便携性或调整文本的能力是你的首要考虑，那么电子书是理想的选择。然而，如果你已经是非虚构类录音节目的听众，有声书可能是最适合你的)”说明选择合适的阅读格式对享受非虚构类作品也很重要，空处位于段首，说明本段的主题为选择合适的阅读格式。所以F项“选择合适的格式也是享受非虚构作品的关键”符合语境。故选F。
40．上文“Reading nonfiction can be challenging, but remember there’s always a book on the topic that interests you. It may be about historical events that shape our lives or stories where truth outshines fiction.(阅读非虚构作品可能具有挑战性，但请记住，总有一本关于你感兴趣的主题的书。它可能是关于塑造我们生活的历史事件，也可能是真相超越虚构的故事)”说明总有一本关于你感兴趣的主题的非虚构作品值得阅读，空处和前文为顺接关系，说明阅读非虚构作品都是值得的。所以G项“无论是什么主题，花在阅读非虚构作品上的时间都是值得的”符合语境，该项中的it指代前文的“a book on the topic that interests you”。故选G。
41．C 42．B 43．A 44．C 45．A 46．B 47．D 48．B 49．D 50．C 51．C 52．A 53．D 54．D 55．B
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者与Hugh在地铁上讨论去野生动物园的想法后，一个月后他们实际体验了一次野生动物园之旅。描述了他们在旅途中的所见所感，包括对野生动物行为的观察、对自然界暴力与残酷的认识，以及对自然之美的欣赏。
41．考查动词词义辨析。句意：一个月后，我们坐在一辆敞篷车上，被七只狮子包围了。A. caught抓住；B. attacked攻击；C. surrounded围绕；D. expected期待。根据空后“by seven lions”以及下文“None of them seemed to 2 us; they groomed (梳毛) themselves and had fun at their leisure.”可知，作者来到了大草原，狮子自顾自地梳着毛，悠闲地嬉戏着，我们只是被狮子包围。故选C。
42．考查动词短语辨析。句意：它们似乎都不在意我们，自顾自地梳着毛，悠闲地嬉戏着。A. wait for等待；B. care about关心；C. take on承担；D. play with玩耍。根据下文“they groomed (梳毛) themselves and had fun at their leisure”可知，这些动物并不在意人类的存在，自顾玩耍。故选B。
43．考查名词词义辨析。句意：在驱车前往营地的九十分钟里，我们看到了《狮子王》里出现的所有动物，甚至更多。A. drive驱车旅行；B. flight航班；C. business商业；D. duty职责。根据上文“A month later, we were in an open-sided vehicle”可知，这里是说开车去营地。故选A。
44．考查名词词义辨析。句意：它们就待在那里，就像草地上野餐的蚂蚁一样，只不过它们是大象和长颈鹿。A. peers同龄人；B. guests客人；C. ants蚂蚁；D. pictures图片。根据空后的“at a picnic on the grass”以及“except that they were elephants and giraffes.”可推测，这里是将大象和长颈鹿比作草地上野餐的蚂蚁一样平常可见。故选C。
45．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们看到了斑马、豹子、角马和疣猪，它们在这片看似无边无际、绿草如茵的平原上，有的在进食，有的在休息，有的在四处奔走。A. fleeing逃跑、奔走；B. staying停留；C. preparing准备；D. acting表演。根据上文“eating or resting”可知，这里描述了草原上动物的活动，由此可推测，空处指的是动物在四处跑动。故选A。
46．考查名词词义辨析。句意：其他车上的人会问：“你看到动物捕杀猎物的场景了吗？”A. target目标；B. kill杀死、捕杀；C. accident事故；D. event事件。根据下文““On our first day, we saw a lion eating a wildebeest.” I’d tell them.”可知，其他人问的是作者有没有看到动物捕杀猎物的场景。故选B。
47．考查动词词义辨析。句意：这就好像说你看到一个人在吃三明治一样。A. making制作；B. seasoning调味；C. packing包装；D. having拥有、吃。根据上文内容““On our first day, we saw a lion eating a wildebeest.” I’d tell them.”可知，作者描述了动物猎杀猎物的场景。由此可知，空处指的是人吃三明治。故选D。
48．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：看着狮子扑向猎物，撕开它的喉咙，那场面真是惊心动魄。A. difficult困难的；B. breathtaking惊人的；C. confusing令人困惑的；D. unusual不同寻常的。根据空后“to watch him dive for his prey(猎物), and tear its throat out.”以及常理可知，看到狮子扑向猎物，撕开它的喉咙的场景是惊心动魄的。故选B。
49．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但这样的场景并不多见，大多数时候，动物们只是在遵循着它们的日常生活规律。A. familiar熟悉的；B. unacceptable不能接受的；C. relaxing令人放松的；D. rare罕见的。根据下文“most of the time, the animals were just following their daily ___10___ .”中的“most of the time”可推测，这样的场景很少见。故选D。
50．考查名词词义辨析。句意：但这样的场景并不多见，大多数时候，动物们只是在遵循着它们的日常生活规律。A. crashes坠毁；B. breaks打破；C. routines常规；D. jumps跳跃。根据上文内容可知，看到动物捕杀猎物的场景很罕见。由此可知，大多数时候动物只是遵循着它们的日常生活规律。故选C。
51．考查名词词义辨析。句意：世界可能是一个充满暴力和残酷的地方，但这并不是你想要带回家的感悟。A. symbol象征；B. challenge挑战；C. lesson教训、感悟；D. gift礼物。根据下文“Yes, wild animals are often ___12___, but there’s still nature’s beauty to appreciate.”可知，这是作者的感悟。故选C。
52．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：没错，野生动物常常很危险，但依然有大自然的美景值得我们去欣赏。A. dangerous危险的；B. awkward尴尬的；C. uncertain不确定的；D. dull枯燥的。根据上文“The world can be a violent and cruel place”以及常理可知，野生动物常常很危险。故选A。
53．考查动词短语辨析。句意：当然，不是每个人都能和大象一起玩耍，但看看停在你喂鸟器上的小鸟，还有不知怎么被困在你电梯里的蜘蛛。A. come along进展；B. put up张贴；C. catch up赶上；D. hang out闲逛。根据上文内容可知，作者指的是不是每个人都可以和大象一起闲逛玩耍。故选D。
54．考查副词词义辨析。句意：当然，不是每个人都能和大象一起玩耍，但看看停在你喂鸟器上的小鸟，还有不知怎么被困在你电梯里的蜘蛛。A. anyhow反正；B. nowhere任何地方都不；C. somewhat稍微；D. somehow不知怎么地。根据句意及空后“got trapped in your elevator”可知，电梯里的蜘蛛是不知怎的就被困住了。故选D。
55．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们都在进行着这样或那样的冒险。A. spot地点；B. adventure冒险；C. floor地板；D. call电话。根据上文“but look at that bird sitting on your feeder and at the spider that ___14___ got trapped in your elevator.”可知，不是人人都会去大草原，但是每个人都在经历这样或那样的冒险。故选B。
56．which 57．began 58．and 59．between 60．country’s 61．be aired 62．an 63．to conduct 64．domestically 65．locations
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。主要介绍的是一部为纪念中国医疗队援外60周年的电视连续剧《欢迎来到麦乐村》将于8月22日在肯尼亚和坦桑尼亚开播，该电视剧致敬了中国援外医务工作者，生动诠释了他们是如何克服各种困难，以妙手仁心浇灌中非友谊之花的。
56．考查定语从句。句意：8月22日，以中国援非医疗队为背景的热门电视剧《欢迎来到麦乐村》在肯尼亚和坦桑尼亚开播。此处为关系词引导的非限制性定语从句，从句缺少主语，先行词是Welcome to Milele，指物。故填which。
57．考查动词时态。句意：8月22日，以中国援非医疗队为背景的热门电视剧《欢迎来到麦乐村》在肯尼亚和坦桑尼亚开播。此处为主句谓语，根据时间状语on August 22可知，句子用一般过去时。故填began。
58．考查连词。句意：该连续剧纪念了几个重要的历史里程碑，包括“一带一路”倡议提出10周年，20世纪60年代初中国首次派遣医疗队到国外60周年，以及中国与坦桑尼亚建交60周年。结合句意，空前和空后的内容之间是并列关系。故填and。
59．考查介词。句意：该连续剧纪念了几个重要的历史里程碑，包括“一带一路”倡议提出10周年，20世纪60年代初中国首次派遣医疗队到国外60周年，以及中国与坦桑尼亚建交60周年。此处为固定短语between … and …意为“在……和……之间”符合句意。故填between。
60．考查名词所有格。句意：这部35集的电视剧部分在坦桑尼亚拍摄，也将从周一开始在非洲国家的当地电视频道ST Swahili播出，并将于8月22日重播。空处作定语，local TV channel与其是所属关系，所以应用名词所有格形式。故填country’s。
61．考查动词语态。句意：此外，它将由坦桑尼亚的公共广播公司坦桑尼亚广播公司播出。空处在句中作谓语动词，主语it指代the 35-episode drama，air和它是动宾关系，句子用被动语态，空格前有助动词will，所以此处使用一般将来时的被动语态。故填be aired。
62．考查冠词。句意：为了生动地描述中非几十年来的友谊，该连续剧中的10位主要专家前往非洲进行研究，采访了来自坦桑尼亚三个医疗队的31名中国医生。in an effort to do sth为固定搭配，意为“努力/为了做某事”符合句意，所以此处使用不定冠词an。故填an。
63．考查非谓语动词。句意：为了生动地描述中非几十年来的友谊，该连续剧中的10位主要专家前往非洲进行研究，采访了来自坦桑尼亚三个医疗队的31名中国医生。句子的主语是a total of 10 main specialists，谓语是traveled，所以空处需填非谓语动词，结合句意，此处表示目的，应用动词不定式作目的状语。故填to conduct。
64．考查副词。句意：在国内完成拍摄后，该连续剧剧组组织了178名成员前往非洲，在不同的地点拍摄场景，包括桑给巴尔群岛和坦桑尼亚的达累斯萨拉姆市。空处修饰前面的动词短语completing filming，应填副词形式，domestic的副词为domestically意为“在国内”符合句意。故填domestically。
65．考查名词的数。句意：在国内完成拍摄后，该连续剧剧组组织了178名成员前往非洲，在不同的地点拍摄场景，包括桑给巴尔群岛和坦桑尼亚的达累斯萨拉姆市。location为可数名词，意为“地点”，其前有various“各种各样的”修饰，所以应用名词复数形式。故填locations。
66．One possible version:
A Refresh Corner on Campus
To offer teachers and students a peaceful escape from heavy workload and academic pressure, “A Cozy Reading Haven” can be set up.
Nestled in a sunlit corner of the library, the Cozy Reading Haven offers both physical comfort and mental renewal. Designed with warm lighting and soft seating, this space minimizes distractions and promotes relaxation. Carefully selected inspirational books provide a mental escape, complemented by a refreshment station offering herbal teas and healthy snacks. Moreover, the wall is decorated with a dedicated encouragement board, allowing everyone to share motivational and uplifting messages.
With thoughtful design and deep comfort, this haven is where we can reset, restore and refresh.
67．The next morning, Clara uploaded a new video. This time, her camera swept across the leather album’s sketches of Timmy’s curved spoon and lingered on a yellowed newspaper clipping featuring his iconic stairs. As Grandfather narrated their story, she zoomed in on his hands — wrinkled yet steady — shaping a piece of wood into art. The video ended with his voice, “Hands remember stories machines forget.” By noon, comments exploded, “Hands of a legend!” “Need this magic in my home!” Shares of the video skyrocketed. Amid the flood of praise, Clara spotted a message, “I’m coming to see you soon, Master-back to where the magic began!” Her eyes widened at Timmy’s profile picture which just matched the same grin from that faded photo.
A week later, Timmy, now a famous furniture designer, walked in the workshop. He embraced Grandfather, tears glistening. “Your spoon taught me curves have souls,” he said, placing the curved spoon on the desk. Together, they designed a signature chair — Timmy sketching modern lines on his tablet while Grandfather penciling his classic curves. Clara captured the moment: their four hands shaping a maple chair leg together, mirroring the one Grandfather had glued a week before. When Timmy posted the video, orders poured in: new chairs with curved legs, and even wooden benches for the town park. Wood shavings danced in the sunlight as the workshop came back to life, the order book’s empty February page now filled with March’s growing demands.
