24 9.27 11. What does Maria’s father do 级英语周练习 A. He is a lawyer. B. He is a professor. C. He is a musician.
12. What did Eric do on Sunday afternoon
第一部分:听力(共两节,满分 30分) A. He watched a sports game. B. He went out for a meal. C. He saw a play.
第一节 (共 5 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 7.5 分) 13. What can we learn from Maria’s phone call this morning
听下面 5 段对,回答第1-5题。每段对话仅读一遍。 A. She decided to get married next year.
1. Where will the man probably go next B. She insisted that Eric continue graduate studies.
A. To a highway. B. To a marathon site. C. To a small local road. C. Her father said she could marry Eric right away.
2. Why is the woman probably talking to the man 听第 9段材料,回答第 14至 16题。
A. To find a job. B. To order some food. C. To improve work environment. 14. What is the main topic of the conversation
3. What is the relationship between the speakers A. Places of interest in China. B. The first emperor of China. C. The engineering achievements of China.
A. Husband and wife. B. Father and daughter. C. Grandfather and granddaughter. 15. How old is the woman
4. What will the woman probably do to help the man A. 30. B. 33. C. 38.
A. Investigate the crime. B. Find the cash that he lost. C. Provide him with a new insurance plan. 16. What did Qin Shi Huang order to build
5. What does the woman mean A. The Dujiangyan Irrigation System. B. The Great Wall. C. The Lingqu Canal.
A. They shouldn’t buy Jane a gift. 听第 10段材料,回答第 17至 20题。
B. The gift should not be too expensive. 17. Which type of music did Charlie Watts play in an amateur band after graduation
C. The man is not good at buying gifts. A. Blues music. B. Jazz music. C. Rock music.
( 15 1.5 22.5 ) 18. What was Charlie Watts doing when asked to join the band 第二节 共 小题;每小题 分,满分 分
6 6 7 A. Studying at university. B. Working in advertising. C. Working in fashion design.听第 段材料,回答第 、 题。
6. Where does this conversation take place 19. Where were the band members primarily from
A. At a school. B. At a restaurant. C. At a supermarket. A. England. B. The US. C. Brazil.
7. How much is one pack of cookies 20. How could Charlie Watts be best described
A. $5. B. $10. C. $20. A. He was a wild and talented singer. B. He was a loud and confident entertainer.
7 8 10 C. He was a quiet and humble instrument player.听第 段材料,回答第 至 题。
8. What will the speakers cook 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分 50分)
A. Beef. B. Chicken. C. Fish. 第一节(共 15小题:每小题 2.5分,满分 37.5分)
9. What will the speakers’ mother be offered to drink 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. Wine. B. Water. C. Juice. A
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The Nest Cam IQ is a beautifully designed home security camera that can recognize faces. It can senior, but you will not have a much longer lifespan, and this is where the anti-aging drugs intend to
warn you if there’s a stranger in your home. The device also supports two-way communication via kick in. So, do the anti-aging drugs work Well, it is too early to tell. But the sales so far are very
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amazon.com Of the total US population of 378 million, people over 65 years old now make up 20% for the
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You can control it and check on the state of your door with voice commands. C.should be taken when people are young
21.What can the Nest Cam IQ help you do? D.have greatly increased the life expectancy rate at birth
A.Properly use your smartphone camera B.Control electronics with your voice. 25.The sales of the life extension drugs so far clearly show that .
C.Check the locks of your house. D.Keep your home safe. A.people have no faith in them B.people want to give them a try
22.Which device can help you operate almost all your electronic equipment remotely? C.they work very well for seniors D.they have no effect on people’s health
A.Nest Cam IQ. B.Apple HomePod. 26.What can we learn from News 2
C.August Smart Lock Pro. D.Logitech Harmony Elite. A.ManyAmericans will find it hard to find a job.
23.Which column of a website is the text most probably taken from? B.It’s very hard for seniors to pass the age of 80.
A.Technology. B.News. C.Society. D.Education. C.The US population has been increasing rapidly since 2005.
B D.The American population has been aging rapidly since 2005.
Here is some news of the future. 27.What can we infer from News 3
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There was a lot of news around the life extension drugs that hit the market a decade ago. They B.The government encourages production of Re-Hydro.
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The ability to detect a nearby presence without seeing or touching it may sound fantastical — but it’s D
a real ability that some creatures have. A family of African fish known as Mormyrids are weakly electric, We’ve all experienced that moment when a word feels just out of reach, as if it’s “on the tip of the
and have special organs that can locate a nearby target, even when it’s hiding in the mud. Scientists have tongue.” This frustrating phenomenon, called the tip-of-the-tongue (TOT) state, was traditionally thought
now developed an artificial sensor system modelled on the ability of these fish. to occur when our brains partially remember an answer. However, new studies challenge this idea,
“We developed a new strategy for 3D motion positioning by electronic skin, bio-inspired by ‘electric suggesting the TOT feeling might be more of a false mental impression than true memory recall. Simply
fish’,” says Dr. Xinge Yu, an associate professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the City believing you know something doesn’t guarantee you actually do.
University of Hong Kong. The team described their e-skin sensor in a paper published on November 14 in To explore this, researchers asked college students to answer 80 general-knowledge questions, each
Nature. requiring a single-word response. If they couldn’t answer correctly, they were asked whether they felt the
The artificial sensor is multi-layered. One layer acts as a transmitter (发射器), which will generate an answer was on the tip of their tongue. They then guessed details like the word’s first letter, number of
electric field once activated, and another layer acts as a receiver to detect both the direction and the syllables, or sound. The results showed participants in TOT states were far more likely to offer partial
distance to an object. A separate controller creates the driving signal to activate the transmitter. When an information — five times more frequently in one experiment.
object comes within range, the electric field around the sensor is disrupted (扰乱), which in turn can be However, the partial information was mostly inaccurate. For example, guesses about sounds or
detected by the receiver. This data is then processed by a microcontroller unit, which computes the position syllables were no more correct during TOT states than at other times. First-letter guesses matched the
of the target object and sends that information to a smartphone or other devices. answer only slightly more often (about 11% vs. 8% in non-TOT states). Surprisingly, participants trusted
A special biogel (生物凝胶 ) is used in the sensor, which has the ability to transmit and receive their guesses 58% of the time during TOT states, compared to just 7% otherwise. This suggests the TOT
electric signals from a pattern of microchannels on the surface. The end result is a sensor that is thin, soft feeling creates false confidence in partial information.
and flexible, making it cosy to adapt to irregular surfaces, such as the human body. In contrast to the Earlier research revealed the TOT feeling isn’t entirely false impression — participants score better
traditional sensor system that needs a large number of sensors to achieve spatial positioning, the new on general-knowledge tests following such state (55% vs. 42%), but recent findings caution against
system can locate an object precisely in 3D space using just a few sensors. This significantly reduces the complete trust in this. The study suggests this mental state may not result from partial information, but
power consumption of data collection, transmission, and processing. rather the opposite mechanism: The feeling itself could trigger (触发 ) memory-searching efforts. Anne
The researchers hope that this sensor could one day open up a new range of wearable technologies, Cleary, the study’s lead psychologist, explains, “People might sense familiarity with the question itself.
including sensors for human-machine interaction and thin, flexible e-skin. This feeling acts like a signal, telling the brain to dig deeper into stored knowledge.”
28. The first paragraph aims to show __________. The new findings on the TOT phenomenon have sparked extensive academic discussion, with
A. the special ability of African fish B. the inspiration for a new invention scholars emphasizing their profound implications. These insights challenge existing memory models and
C. the big challenge of locating objects D. the reason for developing a sensor urge a reevaluation of assessment methods in education and clinical settings, potentially reshaping future
29. What is the correct order of the system’s working procedures research directions.
a. The transmitter creates an electric field. b. A unit computes the position of the target. 32.What does the new studies reveal about the TOT feeling
c. The controller sends the activating signal. d. The receiver detects the change of electric signals. A.It results from partial memory. B.It guarantees accurate answers.
e. The electric field is disrupted by an approaching object. C.It might be a misleading impression. D.It reflects complete memory process.
A. c-a-e-d-b. B. c-a-d-e-b. C. a-c-e-d-b. D. a-e-c-d-b. 33. What did students do in the experiments
30. What is an advantage of the new sensor system A.Guessing answers based on syllables. B.Describing words’meanings in detail.
A. Its sensitivity to different stimulation. B. Its adaptation to environmental changes. C.Answering 80 multiple-choice questions. D.Providing one-word answers to questions.
C. Its efficiency in achieving 3D positioning. D. Its speed in data collection and processing. 34. What can be learned from the recent findings
31. What is the best title for the text A.Recall success triggers TOT, causing confusion. B.TOT follows memory failure, creating frustration.
A. Machine Detective “Wears” Flexible E-skin B. Bio-inspired Sensor “Feels” Without Touching C.Familiarity triggers memory search, leading to TOT.
C. E-Skin Sensor: The Future of Machine Learning D. Electric Fields: The Frontier of Object Detection D.Partial memories activate TOT, bringing familiarity.
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35.Which of the following best describe the impact of the new findings When free donuts (甜甜圈 ) show up at your door, how can you resist That’s the question Becca
A.Far-reaching. B.Predictable. C.Narrow-focused. D.Unidentifiable. Barnoski ____41____ herself asking when a delivery appeared at her apartment door.
On campus of Penn State, students hurried between classes and clubs, pursuing their dreams with
第二节 (共 5小题;每小题 2.5分,满分 12.5分) passion. Influenced by others, I chased every opportunity with 41 to build a perfect resume 简
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 历 . Struggling for excellence wasn’t wrong. 42 , somewhere along the way, I 43
With all the new findings on the effects of bad lifestyles, it is no wonder that so many people are perfecting resume with chasing absolute perfection, and my life became a(an) 44 checklist. I
eager to start changing their lifestyles for the better. ___36___ Once you get into the habit of maintaining a constantly ran toward the next goal, rarely stopping to enjoy the present.
healthy routine, you will be able to experience the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. When I began my final semester abroad in England as an exchange student, I didn’t expect that fast
Improve your physical appearance. Leading a healthy lifestyle can make you bring out the best version of pace to 45 . I arrived in England jet-lagged and disoriented (晕头转向). Despite the 46 ,
yourself. To be specific, it helps you develop good habits and these habits make it easier for you to I still reached for my to-do list to plan my tasks in the next long drive to the campus.
participate in healthy activities. ___37___ But the moment I stepped onto campus, something was different — yet, 47 , it felt familiar.
Promote better mental health. When you enjoy a healthy lifestyle, you do several activities which The campus was calm and students led a 48 and slow life. They paused to enjoy walks between
have some direct or indirect effects on improving your mood or emotional side. ___38___ These types of classes and shared simple beautiful moments during meals — things I had long 49 . They
activities will also help you have more social interactions and interesting conversations with people who enjoyed each moment — because they were fully 50 , not because it was extraordinary. It
share similar interests. 51 me of my childhood, when I had time to 52 every possibility.
___39___ Having a healthy lifestyle can act as protection against illnesses. According to research, it Their rhythm 节奏 53 my soul, changing something in me. Among people valuing the
reduces the risks of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Nevertheless, when risk factors are 54 as much as the destination, I began to rediscover beauty in the world and within myself. I learned
present and you’re leading a bad lifestyle, it dramatically increases the likelihood that you’ll eventually that pursuing perfection doesn’t mean 55 ahead, but means being engaged to appreciate the
develop one of any possible illnesses. journey while moving forward.
Quite literally, there are infinite benefits one will receive by pursuing a healthy lifestyle. ___40___ 41.A.caution B.ease C.determination D.respect
However, having a healthy lifestyle will contribute significantly to a more fulfilling life over time. So drink 42.A.However B.Instead C.Thus D.Meanwhile
water, eat well, move the body and choose to be grateful for the gift of life! 43.A.compared B.confused C.balanced D.equipped
A. Slow ageing process. 44.A.excellent B.useful C.brief D.endless
B. These benefits may not be seen immediately. 45.A.slow down B.pay off C.carry over D.speed up
C. Lower the risk of developing health problems. 46.A.curiosity B.excitement C.exhaustion D.anxiety
D. A healthy lifestyle can improve your sleep quality. 47.A.strangely B.typically C.normally D.obviously
E. Activities like swimming help your mind to relax and refresh. 48.A.comfortable B.productive C.complex D.peaceful
F. In return, you will be fit and your body posture will also improve. 49.A.valued B.sought C.ignored D.found
G. A healthy lifestyle should be a way of living instead of a temporary fix. 50.A.playful B.involved C.intelligent D.social
51.A.relieved B.reminded C.informed D.convinced
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节,满分 30分) 52.A.remove B.offer C.predict D.explore
第一节 完形填空(共 15小题;每小题 1分,满分 15分) 53.A.calmed B.disturbed C.shocked D.entered
54.A.hardship B.victory C.journey D.outcome
55.A.waiting B.staying C.planning D.rushing
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第二节(共 10小题;每小题 1.5分,满分 15分) 第二节 (满分 25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。 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。
Mount Tai, a towering peak in Shandong province, China, is renowned for its steep landscape with Grandma Agnes is ninety-nine years old and still lives in the same house she’s lived in for more than
over 7,000 steps. Climbing this mountain is challenging, especially for 56 elderly and people sixty years. She was one of thirteen children raised on a farm, and now, she is rather set in her ways. For
with mobility issues. twelve years, Grandma Agnes enjoyed the company of her dog, Snoopy. The black-and-white spotted mutt
However, AI-powered exoskeletons (外骨骼机器人) are making the journey simpler. These robotic (杂色狗) was a constant presence in her home and yard. As time went on, Grandma Agnes began showing
legs, 57 (weigh) only 1.8 kilograms, are designed to wrap around users’ waists and thighs, signs of dementia (老年痴呆). My family worked together to keep her living independently yet safe.
offering assistance 58 (ease) the burden on legs at the same time. Developed by Taishan It was heartbreaking for my dad when he removed the battery from her car to prevent her from
Cultural Tourism Group and Kenqing Technology, the exoskeletons debuted during the Spring Festival, driving with her still-valid license. After that, every visit ended with Grandma insisting he buy her a new
attracting over 200 users. Users 59 (report) feeling like someone was pulling them uphill, battery, claiming hers was “dead again.” Dad would no d and promise, though he knew she’d forget.
making the climb much easier. However, some users mentioned 60 (convenience) in using the Three years ago, Snoop y passed away. My dad, Aunt Carol, and Uncle Ed tried to help Grandma
device for activities like tying shoelaces or using the bathroom. understand. They held a small funeral in the backyard. Uncle Ed framed a photo of Snoopy with “Rest in
Despite these issues, the exoskeletons are seen 61 a “true blessing” for senior citizens Peace” written below and stuck it on the fridge. Yet during daily visits, Grandma still asked about Snoopy,
and the mobility-impaired. This innovation not only aids mountain climbing 62 also highlights accusing neighbors of stealing him because she “heard his barking.”
potential applications in elderly care, a growing market in China, 63 the population of seniors is Caring for someone with dementia is emotionally exhausting. For years, Dad warned me before each
rapidly increasing. visit: “She might not recognize you or your kids.” We’d patiently answer the same questions repeatedly.
The smart elderly care market was estimated at 6.8 trillion yuan in 2024. Kenqing Technology, the Grandma Agnes is still stubbornly independent, but she struggles to make sense of the world. Still, she
co-developer, is eyeing this vast market now and has launched an exoskeleton 64 (specific) insists on living alone and never stops asking about Snoopy.
designed for elderly users. To fully unlock the potential of elderly care robots, industry insiders told 注意:续写词数应为 150左右。
Xinhua News Agency that stronger policy support is needed to scale up their production while keeping P1.A few months ago, Uncle Ed came up with a good idea and bought a robotic dog for Grandma Agnes.
prices 65 (afford) for all. P2.Everyone was pleased that Grandma Agnes liked “Snoopy” a lot.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分 40分)
第一节(满分 15分)
66.请你以谚语“Haste Makes Waste (欲速则不达)”为题, 用英语写一篇短文。
内容如下:1. 你对该谚语的理解; 2. 结合生活实例;3. 你对该名言的感悟。
注意:词数为 100~120词。
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