雅礼中学 2025年下学期期中考试试卷
高二英语
时量：120 分钟 分值：150 分
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30分）
第一节 (共 5小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 7.5 分)
听下面 5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每
段对话后，你都有 10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How did Clark go to Canada
A. By air. B. By train. C. By car.
2. When will Sam have time
A. This Saturday. B. This Sunday. C. Next Monday.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a police station. B. In a hospital. C. On the road.
4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Neighbors. B. A couple. C. Customer and waitress.
5. What happened to Jane
A. She had a traffic accident.
B. She forgot an important date.
C. She was late for a conference.
第二节 (共 15小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 22.5分)
听下面 5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳
选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5秒钟的
作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第 6段材料，回答第 6、7题。
6. What will Eric do this afternoon
A. Give a presentation.
B. Pick up a client.
C. Visit the factory.
7. When will Mr Cooper arrive at the airport
A. At 3:30. B. At 4:00. C. At 4:15.
听第 7段材料，回答第 8、9题。
8. What is the feature of the items in the shop
A. They're unique.
B. They're traditional.
C. They're complicated.
9. What is the woman's concern about the necklace
A. It's hard to match.
B. It's too expensive.
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C. It doesn't suit her.
听第 8段材料，回答第 10至 12题。
10. Why does the man come to Lucy
A. To join a club.
B. To borrow a boat.
C. To invite her to sail.
11. What do Sailors Club members have the right to do
A. Hire a sailing coach for free.
B. Rent a boat without booking.
C. Purchase a boat at a discount.
12. What does Jason like
A. Sunbathing. B. Swimming. C. Fishing.
听第 9段材料，回答第 13至 16题。
13. Where does Tom come from
A. New York. B. California. C. Florida.
14. What does Ms Smith think of Tom's homesickness
A. Understandable. B. Insignificant. C. Rare.
15. Who lives on Tom's block
A. Jack. B. Larry. C. Sophia.
16. Why does Ms Smith talk about the soccer team
A. To make a recommendation.
B. To compare it with others.
C. To express her admiration.
听第 10段材料，回答第 17至 20题。
17. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. Useful tips for backpacking.
B. Diverse ways of vacationing.
C. Popular places for holidays.
18. Where do backpackers get their food during the trip
A. From the hotel.
B. From the natives' house.
C. From the local supermarket.
19. What can people do in Switzerland according to the speaker
A. Go snowboarding.
B. Do rock climbing.
C. Try skydiving.
20. What will the speaker do next
A. Play a video.
B. Conduct an interview.
C. Answer some questions.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分 50分）
第一节（共 15小题；每小题 2.5分，满分 37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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A
After Impressionism: Inventing Modern Art
25 March-13 August 2023
Rooms 1 to 8
Explore a period of great change when artists broke with established tradition and laid the foundations for the
art of the 20th and 21st centuries.
The decades between 1880 and the outbreak of the First World War in 1914 were a complex, energetic period
of artistic questioning, searching, risk-taking and innovation.
The exhibition celebrates the achievements of three giants of the period: Paul Cézanne, Vincent van Gogh and
Paul Gauguin and follows the influences they had on younger generations of French artists and on wider circles of
artists across Europe.
With over a hundred works by artists ranging from Picasso to Mondrian and a selection of sculptures by artists
including Rodin and Camille Claudel, the exhibition follows the creation of a new, modern art, free of convention,
taking in Expressionism and Abstraction. ‘The exhibition includes some of the most famous works of art created
during these decades. Important loans come to the exhibition from institutions and private collections worldwide.
Ticket prices
Free for Members
Priority booking open for Members.
Join today to get early access to tickets, plus enjoy the exhibition in advance on 24 March.
Standard admission
On sale from 15 February
From 24 Monday-Friday
From 26 Saturday and Sunday
Amaximum of six tickets can be booked in the same deal. For larger group bookings please email.
We recommend allowing 50-60 minutes for your visit to the exhibition.
21. What is the probable theme of the exhibition
A. Convention. B. Modern Art.
C. Western Art. D. Impressionism.
22. How much should a couple pay if they visit the exhibition on weekends without membership
A. 24. B. 48. C. 52. D. 26.
23. Where is this text probably taken from
A. A textbook. B. A guidebook.
C. A travel journal. D. A research report.
B
Shirley Raines makes the homeless community in Los Angeles’s skid row (贫民窟) neighborhood feel human.
She is the founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz, a nonprofit organization that provides free food, clothing, haircuts, and
make-up services for the homeless. And Shirley is now the CNN Hero of the Year!
In 1990, Raines’ 2-year-old son Demetrius passed away from accidental poisoning while at his grandma's
house. This event caused a lot of pain for Shirley Raines. The pain lasted for many years. And she did not know
what to do about it. She struggled to understand what her purpose was in life. Until one day six years ago, Shirley
visited the skid row with a friend from church who asked her to volunteer. She met a lot of homeless people and
realized how much help they needed, not just in finding a home, but in finding themselves and their own worth and
beauty.
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Shirley started to volunteer every Saturday. As she got to know the homeless, they often praised her for her
make-up, hair, and style. She started to offer “make up” to the homeless. They loved it, she loved it, they loved
her and she loved them. She found purpose. So she started an outdoor beauty salon to serve the homeless, which
took most of her spare time.
Raines started sharing her efforts on Instagram with photos and even livestreaming (网络直播) some of her
events. Things took off. She formed her nonprofit organization, Beauty 2 The Streetz, and her followers quickly
began donating money or time to expand Shirley’s impact. Her Instagram followers grew to over 200,000 people,
including many beauty professionals such as licensed hairstylists, barbers, make-up artists. Many of them regularly
donate money to keep the services rolling. Others donate their time to help Shirley serve the homeless.
Shirley’s boldness, caring, courage, consistency, and desire to take action have led to making a real impact on
people’s lives. And she also serves as a role model for and an inspiration to others.
24. How did Shirley relieve her sad feeling and live purposefully
A. By livestreaming her daily life. B. By giving a hand to the homeless.
C. By taking good care of her family members. D. By interacting with her fans in her free time.
25. What is most likely to make Shirley become the CNN Hero of the Year
A. Her strong character. B. Her make-up skills.
C. Her creative idea. D. Her charitable acts.
26. Why are some beauty professionals mentioned in the fourth paragraph
A. To show their contributions to the organization. B. To introduce the regulation of Shirley's program.
C. To explain the structure of the organization. D. To demonstrate the diversity of volunteers.
27. What does the author probably suggest readers do
A. Think twice before we leap. B. Stay optimistic all the time.
C. Pass on love. D. Never give up.
C
Not long ago, you had to physically hand over cash to buy something. You witnessed it exit your wallet. You
sensed it. But with payment services Klarna or Clearpay, you can now pay for a new phone in three installments
(分期付款) and barely notice the difference. This isn’t just a shopping habit; it’s a reflection of how we relate to
money today. We are becoming increasingly free of the emotional burden of spending. Additionally, our mental
health is being profoundly affected by this quiet shift.
The popularity of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) plans has soared（急升）. They promise freedom and flexibility,
but the ease of use can trick our minds. When payment is divided into smaller payments, we are wired to feel less
emotionally tired. Although the 15 payments seem insignificant, they quickly add up. Psychologists found that
when the act of paying is separated from the act of purchasing, we experience less “pain of paying”, which makes
us more likely to overspend. In societies where digital credit is easily accessible but financial education is limited,
this behaviour can fall into lasting debt. Stress over money doesn’t stay in the bank. It follows us into our homes
and even our sleep. Researches have shown that personal debt is strongly associated with depression and anxiety.
That’s why we need to talk about money more often — not just how to make it, but how we feel about it — in
families, schools, workplaces, and therapy rooms. Therapists should be able to ask about financial stress with
confidence. Financial education ought to be treated as essential in schools. Additionally, we should normalize
debt-related conversations to relieve people’s feelings of shame. Financial stress can make you feel helpless. But by
addressing the emotional side of money and building healthier habits, we can move from crisis to confidence.
We live in a world where money is invisible. But the emotional burden it takes is very real. If we start noticing
that cost, we might finally treat money not only as a resource, but as something deeply psychological.
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28. What phenomenon does the author point out in paragraph 1
A. Klarna and Clearpay help people save money.
B. Digital payments are now relatively preferred.
C. Invisible payments have improved mental health.
D. Installments ease the emotional spending burden.
29. What may BNPL result in
A. Improved financial knowledge.
B. Easy access to digital credit.
C. Overspending and long-term debt.
D. Decrease of small-amount expenses.
30. How can we build healthier financial habits
A. Value financial education.
B. Hide feelings of shame.
C. Mask people’s financial stress.
D. Highlight debt-related problems.
31. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Cash Shopping: The Healthy Way of Consumption
B. Money’s Emotional Cost: Beyond Invisible Payments
C. BNPL: A New Approach to Boost Consumer Spending
D. Financial Education: The Core to Cutting Expenses
D
Yet loneliness has become so widespread that it is often termed a modern epidemic. Why A common
explanation is the loss of “social connection.” What does it really mean to be socially connected Is it quantified by
the number of one’s friends both online and offline, or is it defined by the quality and depth of these relationships
However, some experts argue that loneliness transcends mere social isolation. It is possible to maintain hundreds of
digital connections yet still endure profound feelings of loneliness.
Norwegian writer Hilde stby, in her book So Lonely, suggests that loneliness emerges when there’s a gap
between the social connections we desire and those we actually possess. Individuals in densely populated urban
areas frequently report higher levels of loneliness than those in rural communities. While strong social ties can
reduce loneliness, close-knit societies report high loneliness rates.
stby further investigates the psychological and physical effects of loneliness. It is linked to emotions like
grief and shame, and it can even harm one’s health. She believes that loneliness is sometimes caused by social
division — marginalization (边缘化 ) due to racism, sexism, or other forms of prejudice. She coins the word
“lonelify” to describe this process — how people are deliberately made to feel excluded. However, loneliness is not
only caused by social exclusion. It can affect anyone, regardless of age or background. Although technology and
contemporary lifestyles may contribute to the problem, at its core, loneliness remains a profoundly human
experience.
stby’s book encourages us to rethink loneliness — not just as a personal issue, but as a social one. She calls
for more inclusive communities and reminds us that small acts of kindness, like a smile or a conversation, can help
others feel less alone. After all, in a world where so many feel lonely, connection might be the cure we all need.
32. What does the underlined word “transcends” in paragraph 1 most probably mean
A. results from. B. goes beyond. C. depends on. D.refer to.
33. According to Hilde stby, what leads to loneliness
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A. Numerous online friends only.
B. Urban living environments.
C. A gap in social connections.
D. Long-term social isolation.
34. What can we infer about loneliness from stby
A. It requires individual and societal efforts.
B. Technology is its root cause.
C. It mainly affects marginalized groups.
D. Small kindnesses are most effective.
35. What is the author's main purpose in writing this passage
A．Explain loneliness’s causes and solutions.
B．Analyze social connections and loneliness.
C．Argue loneliness is a societal issue.
D．Introduce a book and its insights.
第二节（共 5小题；每小题 2.5分，满分 12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
When it comes to health tips, all too often we tend to merely search for good habits that stick. ____36____.
Making small changes can bring big improvements in your health and well-being. Here are some useful tips on
how to kick bad habits.
◆ Being over-ambitious about exercise
We put a lot of pressure on ourselves to keep active. ____37____ Sometimes it’s enough just to make time for
a ten-minute power walk. Scientists at the universities of Cambridge and Leicester recently showed that short,
intense bursts of activity are more beneficial to the heart than leisurely exercise lasting more than twice as long.
◆ Scrolling while eating
Being on your phone when you eat means you’re not paying attention to your food or allowing yourself a
break from that non-stop cyber chatter. Sit down to have your meal. ____38____, focusing on enjoying what you’re
eating.
◆ ____39____
Socializing helps you feel better about life. It might even sharpen your memory and help you live longer,
according to some research. So make a few dates with friends and family instead of being alone all the while.
◆ Being hard on yourself
____40____, it’s time to be kind to yourself. Remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day. When feeling exhausted,
stop and take microbreaks—stick your head out of the window, have a coffee, read an article. You’ll resume what
you’re doing feeling refreshed. Make an active effort to stay positive and congratulate yourself every day on one
good thing you’ve achieved, however small.
A. Being sociable
B. Avoiding people
C. Put your mobile out of reach and eat mindfully.
D. But do you need to go to the gym five days a week
E. Once you have managed to achieve a long-term goal.
F. If you’re struggling to meet exercise goals, or to get everything done.
G. However, breaking bad health habits is as important as developing good ones.
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第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Camping is a rite of passage (成人仪式) if you grow up in Canada. It’s a child’s first____41____of what
living in the wild really means. But growing up as an immigrant from India, I thought it was _____42_____ .
Then I _____43_____26 and started trying new things. I had been _____44_____mental health issues for
quite some time and I discovered being out in nature helped me calm down.____45____, I decided to try camping.
Then I overheard a(n)_____46_____ between my father and mother. “Why does she have to do this Doesn’t
she know she can just stay at home ” my father asked. “This is what Canadian kids do, it’s okay, she’ll be fine!”
my mom_____47_____ . My parents had no_____48_____in me surviving one night in the wild.
My friends and I_____49_____our campsite in the woods. As the day went on, we ate, played by the water
and met our camping neighbors. Time felt like it _____50_____; life felt gentler and easier. As the day turned into
night, the stars came out and I was amazed by all the_____51_____lights above me. Morning came. I didn’t even
realize I was _____52_____ to leave until we started packing everything up.
I wasn’t just leaving, having accomplished something I _____53_____thought I would do. I was leaving
with a real sense of community, a real sense of _____54_____for what the great outdoors had to offer, and a
completely different _____55_____ to an activity that I had thought strange for so many years.
41. A. attempt B. taste C. proposal D. target
42. A. odd B. awkward C. amazing D. rough
43. A. grew B. observed C. turned D. recalled
44. A. involving B. surviving C. abandoning D. experiencing
45. A. Overall B. Moreover C. Somehow D. Therefore
46. A. argument B. debate C. conversation D. speech
47. A. explained B. insisted C. prayed D. interrupted
48. A. mercy B. empathy C. faith D. preference
49. A. set up B. beat down C. drew on D. rose to
50. A. shot up B. slowed down C. broke out D. put off
51. A. swinging B. bouncing C. rolling D. twinkling
52. A. curious B. enthusiastic C. upset D. desperate
53. A. barely B. constantly C. ultimately D. merely
54. A. foundation B. appreciation C. resolution D. recognition
55. A. contrast B. attitude C. priority D. exposure
第二节 (共 10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。
Do you want to feast your eyes on more than 3,000 years of wonderful art from China Come to the Richfield
Museum of Fine Art, 56. a new exhibition named “From Shang to Qing: Chinese Art Through the Ages”
is to be held.
The highlight is the painting Clearing After Snow on a Mountain Pass, one of the great 57. (work) of
Tang Yin (1470-1524). This painting, showing high mountains, trees, and houses covered in snow, looks as fresh
and full of life as the day it 58. (create). Apart from the 59. (extreme) famous painting, nearly
100 bronze objects from the Shang Dynasty will be exhibited. You will be amazed at the great skill 60. (use)
to create these beautiful pieces.
If you are 61. sculpture lover, please seize the chance. A number of fine examples of Tang Dynasty
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sculptures will be 62. display. From these sculptures, you can see how Buddhist art brought from India
and Central Asia influenced China during that period. 63. (look) at the faces of the figures in these
sculptures, you seem to see the faces of the past.
This is a 64. (gold) opportunity to know more about ancient Chinese art 65. we guarantee
that you will be satisfied with this exhibition.
第三节 (共 5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)
按照课文原文填空。
66. Thanks to all this fine detail, the Qingming Scroll provides a__________(comprehend)look at life during the
Northern Song Dynasty.
67. The ancient scroll__________(survive) the test of time remarkably well, and is currently housed in the Palace
Museum in Beijing.
68. Even if its true meaning appears to be beyond your grasp, you can always say something about ________the
poem sounds when you read it aloud.
69. Equally impressive is Li Bai’s free expression of strong feelings, which________ (breath) vitality into lifeless
objects he describes, and which distinguishes him from other landscape poets.
70. With striking imagination in expressions like “scaring dwellers on high”, this early poem already displayed
signs of a romantic style, which was later___________(characterize) Li Bai’s poetry.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40分）
第一节（满分 15分）
假定你是李华，你目前在给你的英国朋友 Jordan上中文诗词课。请你写封邮件告知他下次上课的计划，
内容包括：
（1）上课时间和地点，（2）上课内容，（3）课前准备。
注意：
1.写作词数 80左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Jordan,
____________________________________________________________________________________________
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____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
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第二节（满分 25分）
阅读下面的材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The last lesson of the day was PE class. Mary was skipping rope on the playground, surrounded by several
classmates watching her. It was her best sport. The rope spun (旋转) quickly as she jumped. When time was up, the
counter showed 201 skips. Smiling, Mary flashed a victory sign to the crowd. Just then, the school bell rang-class
was over. Mary packed up her skipping rope. It was time to give her answer to Ms. White.
That morning, Ms. White had asked her if she would be willing to take charge of the class bulletin board (板
报) for the upcoming competition. The student who usually handled it, Lily, was sick, and someone needed to step
in. Mary was shocked that Ms. White had chosen her. She responded nervously, insisting that her handwriting was
terrible. But Ms. White reassured her, saying she believed in her ability and encouraged her to think it over and let
her know her decision after school.
Now, walking toward the teachers’ office, Mary felt nervous. The thought of her messy handwriting being put
up on the wall for everyone to see made her stomach turn. She had already made up her mind to say no. With that
decision in mind, she quickened her pace and ran across the sports ground.
Mary was about to pass the sandpit (沙坑 ) when someone nearby caught her attention. It was Tom from a
different class. In her mind, Tom had never been good at long jump, but he was practicing it. Curious, she went
over to ask what he was doing. Tom explained that no one else had signed up for the long jump event, and without
a participant, their class wouldn't get any points in the school sports meeting. So when the headteacher asked if
anyone would give it a try, he volunteered. Mary reminded him that he wasn't good at it, but Tom simply said that
he knew that and that it wasn't about being the best, but about trying and doing his part for the class. Then he went
back to practicing. What a similar issue they both faced.
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。
Mary stood there, watching Tom practicing patiently and hard.______________________________________
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With determination, Mary stepped into the teachers’ office. _________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
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第一部分 听力
【答案】1-5 ABCBC 6-10 ACABC 11-15 BCCAB 16-20 ABCBA
第二部分 阅读理解
A篇【答案】21-23 BCB
【分析】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍一个现代艺术展览的相关信息。
21. 细节理解题。根据文章的标题“After Impressionism: Inventing Modern Art 25 March-13 August 2023 (印象
派之后：发明现代艺术，2023年 3月 25日至 8月 13日)”可知文章的主题是关于现代艺术的，故选 B。
22. 细节理解题。根据 Standard admission 中的“On sale from 15 February From 24 Monday-Friday
From 26 Saturday and Sunday (2 月 15日起发售，周一至周五 24英镑，周六和周日 26英镑)”可知没有会
员资格的情侣在周末参观展览需要支付 2*26=52英镑，故选 C。
23. 推理判断题。根据文章的标题“After Impressionism: Inventing Modern Art 25 March-13 August 2023 (印象
派之后：发明现代艺术，2023年 3月 25日至 8月 13日)”和下文内容介绍可知是关于现代艺术的展览的一
些相关信息，所以文章可能出自旅游指南，故选 B。
B篇【答案】24-27 BDAC
【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，文章讲述了雪莉·雷恩斯通过创立非营利组织 Beauty 2 The Streetz，为洛杉矶
贫民窟的无家可归者提供免费的食物、衣物、理发和化妆服务，最终成为 CNN 年度英雄的故事。
24. 细节理解题。文章第一段提到“Shirley Raines makes the homeless community in Los Angeles’s skid row (贫
民窟) neighborhood feel human. She is the founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz, a nonprofit organization that provides
free food, clothing, haircuts, and make-up services for the homeless.(雪莉·雷恩斯让洛杉矶贫民窟社区的无家可
归者感受到了人性的温暖。她是 Beauty 2 The Streetz 的创始人，这是一个非营利组织，为无家可归者提供
免费的食物、衣物、理发和化妆服务。)”和第三段“Shirley started to volunteer every Saturday. So she started an
outdoor beauty salon to serve the homeless.(雪莉开始每周六去做志愿者。于是，她开了一家户外美容院为无家
可归的人服务。)”可知，雪莉是通过帮助无家可归的人来改变她悲伤的情绪并有目的地生活的。故选 B。
25. 推理判断题。根据文章第一段中“Shirley is now the CNN Hero of the Year!(雪莉现在是 CNN年度英雄。)”
以及“She is the founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz, a nonprofit organization that provides free food, clothing, haircuts,
and make-up services for the homeless.（她是 Beauty 2 The Streetz 的创始人，这是一个为无家可归者提供免费
食物、衣物、理发和化妆服务的非营利组织。）”可知，雪莉因为她的慈善行为成为了年度英雄。故选 D。
26. 细节理解题。根据文章第四段中“Her Instagram followers grew to over 200,000 people, including many
beauty professionals such as licensed hairstylists, barbers, make-up artists. Many of them regularly donate money
to keep the services rolling.(她的 Instagram 粉丝增长到超过 20万人，其中包括许多美容专业人士，如持证发
型师、理发师、化妆师。他们中的许多人定期捐款，以保持服务继续。)”可知，这些美容专业人士捐赠时间
和金钱支持她的组织，因此提到他们是为了展示他们对组织的贡献。故选 A。
27. 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Shirley’s boldness, caring, courage, consistency (连贯性), and desire to take
action have led to making a real impact on people’s lives. And she also serves as a role model for and an inspiration
to others.(雪莉的大胆、关心、勇气、一致性和采取行动的愿望对人们的生活产生了真正的影响。她也成为
了他人的榜样和灵感来源。)”可知，作者通过讲述雪莉的故事，鼓励读者像雪莉一样传递爱心，为他人带来
帮助和温暖。故选 C。
C篇【答案】28-31 DCAB
28. 细节理解题。根据第一段中 “But with payment services Klarna or Clearpay, you can now pay for a new
phone in three installments (分期付款) and barely notice the difference. This isn’t just a shopping habit; it's a
reflection of how we relate to money today. We are becoming increasingly free of the emotional burden of spending.
(但有了 Klarna或 Clearpay支付服务，你现在可以分三期付款购买新手机，几乎察觉不到差别。这不仅仅是
一种购物习惯;这反映了我们今天与金钱的关系。我们正逐渐摆脱消费带来的情感负担)”可知，作者指出，
分期付款减少了人们消费时的心理负担。故选 D项。
29. 细节理解题。根据第二段中 “Psychologists found that when the act of paying is separated from the act of
purchasing, we experience less “pain of paying”, which makes us more likely to overspend. in societies where
digital credit is easily accessible but financial education is limited, this behaviour can fall into lasting debt,(心理学
家发现，当支付行为与购买行为分开时，我们经历的“支付之痛”就会减少，这使我们更有可能超支。在
数字信贷容易获得但金融教育有限的社会，这种行为可能会陷入长期债务)”可知，“先买后付”可能导致
超支和长期债务。故选 C项。
30. 细节理解题。根据第三段中 “financial education ought to be treated as essential in schools, Additionally, we
should normalize debt-related conversations to relieve people's feelings of shame,(金融教育应该在学校中被视为
必不可少的。此外，我们应该使债务相关的对话正常化，以减轻人们的羞耻感)”可知，作者建议加强金融
教育，而非掩盖羞耻感、掩饰财务压力，或强调债务问题。故选 A项。
31. 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中“We are becoming increasingly free of the emotional burden of
spending. Additionally, our mental health is being profoundly affected by this quiet shift.(我们正逐渐摆脱消费带
来的情感负担。此外，我们的心理健康正受到这种悄然转变的深刻影响)” 和最后一段 “We live in a world
where money is invisible. But the emotional burden it takes is very real. lf we start noticing that cost, we might
finally treat money not only as a resource, but as something deeply psychological(我们生活在一个看不见金钱的
世界。但它带来的情感负担是非常真实的。如果我们开始注意到这种成本，我们可能最终不仅把钱当作一
种资源，而且把它当作一种深刻的心理东西)” 可知，文章围绕“金钱的情感成本”展开，指出分期付款减
少消费痛苦，但可能引发超支和债务，强调金钱对心理健康的影响，并呯吁加强金融教育和债务相关讨论，
以建立更健康的财务习惯。因此，B项“金钱的情感成本：超越无形支付”最契合文章主旨，适合作为文
章标题。故选 B项。
D篇【答案】32-35 BCAD
32. 词句猜测题。根据第一段中“However, some experts argue that loneliness transcends mere social isolation. it
is possible to maintain hundreds of digital connections yet still endure profound feelings of loneliness.(然而，一些
专家认为，孤独 transcends单纯的社会孤立，即使维持着数百个数字社交联系，人们仍可能承受深刻的孤独
感。)”可知，即便有数百个线上社交联系，人们仍可能深感孤独，这说明孤独并非仅源于社交孤立，而是
超出了社交孤立的范畴。“transcends”在此处意为“超出、超越”，与“goes beyond”含义相近。故选 B。
33. 细节理解题。根据第二段中 “Norwegian writer Hilde stby, in her book So Lonely, suggests that loneliness
emerges when there' s a gap between the social connections we desire and those we actually possess.(那威作家
Hilde stby在她的《如此孤独》-书中指出，当我们期望的社交联系与实际拥有的社交联系之间存在差距时，
孤独就会产生。)”可知，Hilde stby认为导致孤独的因素是社交联系上的差距。故选 C。
34. 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“ stby's book encourages us to rethink loneliness - not just as a personal issue,
but as a social one. She calls for more inclusive communities and reminds us that small acts of kindness, like a
smile or a conversation, can help others feel less alone.( stby在书中鼓励我们重新审视孤独一一它不只是个人
问题，更是一个社会问题。她呼吁建立更具包容性的社群同时提醒我们，一个微笑、一次交谈这类小小的
善举，都能帮助他人减轻孤独感。)” 可知， stby认为孤独既是个人问题也是社会问题，既需要个人用善
意行动帮助他人，也需要社会构建更包容的群体。由此可推断，解决孤独问题需要个人和社会共同努力。
故选 A。
35. 推理判断题。根据文章内容，尤其是最后一段中“ stby's book encourages us to rethink loneliness - not just
as a personal issue, but as a social one. She calls for more inclusive communities and reminds us that small acts of
kindness, like a smile or a conversation, can help others feel less alone.( stby在书中鼓励我们重新审视孤独--它
不只是个人问题，更是一个社会问题。她呼吁建立更具包容性的社群，同时提醒我们，一个微笑、一次交
谈这类小小的善举，都能帮助他人减轻孤独感。)” 可知，文章围绕挪威作家 Hilde stby 的著作《如此孤
独》展开，介绍了书中关于孤独感的成因(社交联系差距、社会排斥等)、影响(心理和身体健康)以及应对方
式(个人善意社会包容)的观点。由此推断，文章的主要目的是介绍一本书及其见解。故选 D
七选五【答案】36-40 GDCBF
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章就如何戒掉一些坏习惯给出了建议。
36. 空格前的句子“When it comes to health tips, all too often we tend to merely search for good habits that
stick.(说到健康秘诀，我们往往倾向于寻找坚持下来的好习惯)”指出我们往往倾向于寻找坚持下来的好习惯，
而空格后的句子“Making small changes can bring big improvements in your health and well-being.（一些小的改
变可以给你的健康和幸福带来巨大的改善)”指出做出改变的好处，所以空格处的句子肯定提到戒掉坏习惯
的好处，这样前后才能衔接起来。G项“However, breaking bad health habits is as important as developing good
ones(然而，改掉坏的健康习惯和养成好习惯一样重要)”可以衔接上下文，符合题意。故选 G项。
37. 根据该部分所属小标题“Being over-ambitious about exercise(对锻炼过于雄心勃勃)”可知选项需与“对
锻炼过于雄心勃勃”这一习惯有关。D项“But do you need to go to the gym five days a week(但是你需要一周
五天去健身房吗 )”在形式上和内容上都符合题意。故选 D项。
38. 空格前的句子“Being on your phone when you eat means you’re not paying attention to your food or allowing
yourself a break from that non-stop cyber chatter.(吃饭时玩手机意味着你没有注意到你的食物，也没有让自己
从不停的网络聊天中休息一下)”指出吃饭时玩手机的弊端，而空格后的部分“focusing on enjoying what you’
re eating(专注于享受你所吃的东西)”是让你专注于享受你所吃的东西，所以空格处的句子肯定是建议放下
手机。C项“Put your mobile out of reach and eat mindfully(把手机放在够不着的地方，用心吃东西)”符合题
意。故选 C项。
39. 从空格所处的位置可知，空格处的句子应该是列举的坏习惯之一，而下文的内容“Socializing helps you
feel better about life. It might even sharpen your memory and help you live longer, according to some research. So
make a few dates with friends and family instead of being alone all the while.(社交让你对生活感觉更好。根据一
些研究，它甚至可能提高你的记忆力，帮助你活得更久。所以，多和朋友和家人约会，而不是一直一个人
呆着)”指出参加社交的好处，所以空格处的句子一定和不愿参加社交有关。B项“Avoiding people(不愿见
人)”符合题意。故选 B项。
40. 根据空格后的逗号和句子可知，空格处只能填入一个非谓语形式或从句；根据该部分的主题“Being hard
on yourself(对自己苛刻)”和空格后的主句“it’s time to be kind to yourself(是时候善待自己了)”可知，只有
F项“If you’re struggling to meet exercise goals, or to get everything done(如果你正在努力达到锻炼目标，或
者完成所有事情)”在内容上和形式上符合题意。故选 F项。
第三部分 语言运用
完形填空【答案】41-45. BACDD 46-50.CACAB 51-55. DCABB
【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲的是作者作为印度来的移民参加加拿大的露营活动的经历。
41. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这是一个孩子第一次体会到野外生活的真正意义。A. attempt企图；B. taste
体验；C. proposal提议；D. target目标。根据下文“what living in the wild really means”可知，这是一个孩
子第一次体会到野外生活的真正意义。故选 B。
42. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：句意：但作为一个来自印度的移民，我觉得这很奇怪。A. odd奇怪的；B.
awkward 令人尴尬的；C. amazing令人诧异的；D. rough粗糙的。根据下文“下文“an activity that I had thought
strange for so many years””可知，作者认为把在野外露营作为成人仪式有点奇怪。故选 A。
43. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：后来我 26岁了，开始尝试新事物。A. grew生长；B. observed观察；C. turned
达到（一定年龄或时间）；D. recalled回想起。根据下文“26”可知，作者 26岁，空格处意为“达到（一
定年龄或时间）”。故选 C。
44. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：句意：我经历心理健康问题已经有一段时间了，我发现在大自然中可以帮助
我冷静下来。A. involving涉及；B. surviving幸存；C. abandoning放弃；D. experiencing经历。根据下文“mental
health issues for quite some time and I discovered being out in nature helped me calm down.”可知，作者经历遭
受心理健康问题的折磨，然后他发现大自然能帮助自己冷静下来。故选 D。
45. 考查副词词义辨析。句意：句意：因此，我决定试试露营。A. Overall全部地；B. Moreover此外；C. Somehow
以某种方式；D. Therefore因此。根据上文“being out in nature helped me calm down.”和下文“I decided to try
camping”可知，因此，作者决定试试露营。故选 D。
46. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：句意：然后，我无意中听到了父亲和母亲之间的对话。A. argument争论；B.
debate辩论；C. conversation 对话；D. speech演讲。根据下文““Why does she have to do this Doesn’t she
know she can just stay at home ” my father asked. “This is what Canadian kids do, it’s okay, she’ll be fine!””
可知，作者无意中听到了父亲和母亲之间的对话。故选 C。
47. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“这就是加拿大孩子做的事，没关系，她会没事的！”我妈妈解释道。A. explained
解释；B. insisted坚持；C. prayed祈祷；D. interrupted打断。根据上文“This is what Canadian kids do, it’s okay,
she’ll be fine”可知，这是作者妈妈在解释。故选 A。
48. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我父母不相信我能在野外存活一晚。A. mercy仁慈；B. empathy共鸣；C. faith
信念；D. preference偏爱。根据上文“Doesn’t she know she can just stay at home”可知，父母不相信作者能
在野外存活一晚，have no faith in意为“不相信”，固定短语。故选 C。
49. 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我和朋友们在树林里搭起了露营地。A. set up搭建；B. beat down打倒；C. drew
on利用；D. rose to上升到。根据下文“our campsite”可知，作者和朋友们在树林里搭起了露营地。故选 A。
50. 考查动词短语辨析。句意：时间好像慢了下来。A. shot up 射出；B. slowed down 慢下来；C. broke out
爆发；D. put off推迟。根据下文“life felt gentler and easier”可知，时间好像慢了下来。故选 B。
51. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当白天变成夜晚时，星星出来了，我被头顶上闪烁的灯光惊呆了。A. swinging
摇摆的；B. bouncing跳跃的；C. rolling旋转的；D. twinkling闪烁的。根据上文“the stars came out”可知，
星星出来了，作者被头顶上闪烁的灯光惊呆了。故选 D。
52. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：直到我们开始收拾东西，我才意识到我对离开感到难过。A. curious好奇
的；B. enthusiastic热情的；C. upset难过的；D. desperate绝望的。根据上文“Time felt like it _____10_____;
life felt gentler and easier. As the day turned into night, the stars came out and I was amazed by all
the_____11_____lights above me”和下文“to leave”可知，作者在户外感受到了大自然的美好，对离开感到
了难过。故选 C。
53. 考查副词词义辨析。句意：我并不仅仅是简单意义的离开，我完成了一些我几乎没有想过自己会做的事
情。A. barely几乎不；B. constantly不断地；C. ultimately最终；D. merely仅仅。根据上文“My parents had
no_____8_____in me surviving one night in the wild”可知，作者完成了一些作者几乎没有想过自己会做的事
情，空格处意为“几乎不”。故选 A。
54. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我带着真正的社区意识离开了，带着对伟大的户外所能提供的真正的感激之
情离开了，带着一种完全不同的态度对待一项多年来我一直认为很奇怪的活动。A. foundation 基础；B.
appreciation感激；C. resolution决心；D. recognition认可。根据上文“I wasn’t just leaving, having accomplished
something I _____13_____thought I would do”和下文“what the great outdoors had to offer”可知，作者完成
了一些几乎没有想过自己会做的事情，因此是带着对伟大的户外所能提供的一切表示感激。故选 B。
55. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我带着真正的社区意识离开了，带着对伟大的户外所能提供的真正的感激之
情离开了，带着一种完全不同的态度对待一项多年来我一直认为很奇怪的活动。A. contrast对比；B. attitude
态度；C. priority优先事项；D. exposure暴露。根据下文“an activity that I had thought strange for so many years”
可知，作者对露营这种活动有了不同的态度。故选 B。
语法填空
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一个名为“从商到清：中国艺术千古”的展览的情况。
56. 考查定语从句。句意：来里奇菲尔德美术馆吧，那里正在举办一场名为“从商到清：中国艺术千古”的新
展览。非限制性定语从句修饰先行词 the Richfield Museum of Fine Art，在从句作地点状语，应用关系副词
where。故填 where。
57. 考查名词的数。句意：其中最引人注目的是唐寅 （1470-1524）的伟大作品之一《函关雪霁图》。此处
为 one of+可数名词复数。故填 works。
58. 考查时态语态。句意：这幅画描绘了高山、树木和被雪覆盖的房屋，看起来像创作当天一样清新而充满
生机。主语与谓语构成被动关系，且发生在过去，应用一般过去时的被动语态，主语为 it，谓语用单数。故
填 was created。
59. 考查副词。句意：除了这幅名画外，还将展出近100件商代青铜器。修饰形容词 famous应用副词 extremely，
故填 extremely。
60. 考查非谓语动词。句意：你会惊讶于创造这些美丽作品的伟大技巧。句中已有谓语动词 will be ，空处
应填非谓语动词；分析句子结构可知 use与逻辑主语 skill构成被动关系，故用过去分词作定语。故填 used。
61. 考查冠词。句意：如果你是雕塑爱好者，请抓住这个机会。lover为可数名词单数形式，此处表泛指，
且 sculpture是发音以辅音音素开头的单词。故填 a。
62. 考查介词。句意：届时将展出一批精美的唐代雕塑。短语 on display表示“在展出”。故填 on。
63. 考查非谓语动词。句意：看着这些雕塑中人物的脸，你仿佛看到了过去的脸。分析句子结构可知 look
与逻辑主语 you 构成主动关系，故用现在分词作状语，首字母大写。故填 Looking。
64. 考查形容词。句意：这是一次了解中国古代艺术的黄金机会，我们保证您会对这次展览感到满意。修饰
名词 opportunity应用形容词 golden，故填 golden。
65. 考查连词。句意：这是一次了解中国古代艺术的黄金机会，我们保证您会对这次展览感到满意。结合前
后文语境可知为并列顺承关系，应用连词 and。
课文填空
prehensive 本题考查形容词作定语。
67. has survived 本题考查谓语动词时态---现在完成时
68. how 本题考查宾语从句引导词,how是对 sound而言，sound+adj.构成系表结构
69. breathes 本题考查定语从句的谓语动词及主谓一致
70. to characterize 本题考查非谓语动词形式：不定式作表语。
第四部分 书面表达
第一节：应用文
Dear Jordan,
How is everything going I'm writing to inform you about our arrangement of the next class.
We'll start at 10 a.m. this Saturday in the school library lounge. This time, we'll explore the poetry of the Tang
Dynasty, which is often considered the golden age of Chinese poetry. To help you better appreciate the context,
please go through the materials I've emailed you. Also, I strongly recommend reading about the history of the Tang
Dynasty, which would be of great benefit to understand the background of the poems.
I am looking forward to sharing these cultural treasures with you.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节：读后续写
One possible version:
Mary stood there, watching Tom practice patiently and hard. Every time he jumped, he would stumble a little,
but he never stopped. He wiped the sweat from his forehead, adjusted his posture, and tried again. Mary thought
about how Tom was willing to take on something he wasn’t good at—all just to help their class. She felt a little
ashamed of herself. She was so scared to show her bad handwriting, but what if she tried her best like Tom Maybe
the bulletin board wouldn’t be perfect, but she could put her whole heart into it. The nervous flutter in her stomach
slowly faded, and a new sense of determination took its place. She turned around and headed straight for the
teachers’ office, her steps no longer hesitant.
With determination, Mary stepped into the teachers’ office. Ms. White was sitting at her desk, grading papers.
When she saw Mary, she looked up and smiled. “Have you made your decision ” Mary took a deep breath and
nodded firmly, promising to take charge of the class bulletin board. “My handwriting isn’t good,” she added, “but
I’ll practice hard and do my best to make it nice. I want to help our class, just like Tom is doing.” Ms. White’s eyes
lit up with pride. She stood up and patted Mary’s shoulder. “That’s exactly what I wanted to hear, Mary. Bravery to
try is more important than being perfect. I’ll be right here to help you.” Mary left the office with a big smile on her
face, already looking forward to starting her new task.
【分析】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述放学后，擅长跳绳的玛丽本打算拒绝怀特老师让她接手班级板报的
请求，因她担心自己字迹差。途中，她看到不擅长跳远的汤姆为给班级争分，正主动练习跳远，汤姆认为
重要的是尝试和为班级出力。这让玛丽面临与汤姆相似的是否承担任务的问题。
1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“玛丽站在那里，看着汤姆耐心又努力地练习。”可以预测续写这段主要内容：玛丽见
汤姆虽不擅长跳远仍努力练习，羞愧自身胆怯，决心接办板报，走向教师办公室。
②由第二段首句内容“玛丽满怀决心地走进教师办公室。”可以预测续写这段主要内容：玛丽决心走进教师
办公室，答应负责板报并说明会努力，获怀特老师的肯定与支持，满心期待新任务。
2.续写线索：见汤姆努力练习——自我感到羞愧——决心接办板报—— 答应负责板报——获老师肯定与支
持——满怀期待
【评分原则】
1．本题总分为 25分，按 5个档次给分。
2．评分时，先根据所续写短文的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量、确定或调
整档次，
最后给分。
3．词数少于 120的，从总分中减去 2分。
4．评分时，应主要从以下四个方面考虑：
(1）与所给短文及段落开头语的衔接程度；
(2）内容的丰富性；
(3）应用语法结构和词汇的丰富性和准确性；
(4）上下文的连贯性。
5．拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个重要方面，评分时，应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。
6．如书写较差以致影响交际，可将分数降低一个档次。
【各档次的给分范围和要求】
第五档：(21-25分）
1．与所给短文融洽度高，与所提供各段落开头语衔接合理。
2．所使用语法结构和词汇丰富、准确，可能有些许错误，但完全不影响意义表达。
3．有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使所续写短文结构紧凑。
第四档：(16-20分）
1．与所给短文融洽度较高，与所提供各段落开头语衔接较为合理。
2．所使用语法结构和词汇较为丰富、准确，可能有些许错误，但不影响意义表达。
3．比较有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使所续写短文结构紧凑。
第三档：(11-15分）
1．与所给短文关系较为密切，与所提供各段落开头语有一定程度的衔接。
2．应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求，虽有一些错误，但不影响意义表达。
3．应用简单的语句间连接成分，使全文内容连贯。
第二档：(6一 10分）
1．与所给短文有一定的关系，与所提供各段落开头语有一定程度的衔接。
2．语法结构单调，词汇项目有限，有些语法结构和词汇方面的错误，影响了意义的表达。
3．较少使用语句间的连接成分，全文内容缺少连贯性。
第一档：(1-5分）
1．与所提供短文和开头语的衔接较差。
2．语法结构单调，词汇项目很有限，有较多语法结构和词汇方面的错误，严重影响了意义的表达。
3．缺乏语句间的连接成分，全文内容不连贯。
不得分：(0分）
白卷、内容太少无法评判或所写内容与所提供内容无关。
听力录音原文
Text 1
W: (1)How did you go to Canada, Clark By car or by train
M: Neither. Fred intended to drive me there, but his wife fell ill, so (1)I flew there by myself.
Text 2
W: My birthday is next Monday, but I'm thinking of having a small party this Saturday instead. Can you come,
Sam
M: (2)How about Sunday, Ella I'll be free then.
W: But I will have to review for a test then.
Text 3
M: Excuse me, (3)you have broken the speed limit! I have to give you a ticket.
W: (3)I'm sorry, but I'm hurrying to the hospital. My friend was badly hurt.
Text 4
M: (4)I'm back. Have you already finished cooking I could smell the food all the way down the street.
W: (4)No. The smell must be from our neighbor's house. We can eat out tonight.
Text 5
W: (5)I can't believe Jane didn't arrive on time. It is such an important annual conference. I reminded her of the
date and time again and again.
M: That's an accident. She got up early but got caught in traffic.
Text 6
M: Linda, (6)(7)could you possibly meet Mr Cooper off his flight this afternoon, please I was tasked with making
a brief presentation in the afternoon just now.
W: It depends, Eric. (7)What time is he due to arrive I'll show foreign clients around the factory at half past two,
remember
M: Well, (7)he doesn't land till a quarter past four and the visit will be over by half past three, won't it
W: At four probably. All right, I could make it.
M: Thanks!
Text 7
W:What a beautiful necklace! Can I take a look at it
M: Of course, madam. (8)You can see handmade details everywhere. In fact, that's the character of all items in our
shop: each in a special design.
W: I love its style. It reminds me of what my grandmother used to wear: something elegant but not too fancy.
M: Would you like to try it on
W: Yeah, (9)but I'm afraid it's a little out of my price range.
M: You're lucky, madam. We offer a discount today if you buy any two items.
W: Really Then I wonder whether you can choose a pair of earrings for me to match it.
Text 8
M: (10)Paul and I are going sailing at Long Beach this Friday afternoon. Would you like to go with us, Lucy
W: Yes, I'd love to. But where and how can you get a boat
M: You know, (11)we are members of the Sailors Club, so we can rent a boat whenever we need one. And we don't
have to reserve it in advance.
W: Is the rent expensive
M: Not too much. We are club members, so we can get a 30% discount.
W: Great. In fact, I'm a bit tired of sunbathing and swimming all day. And both of you know how to sail a boat
M: Yes. (12)the coach in the club have taught us for free. By the way, would Jason come too
W: You'd better ask him. But I guess he has already made plans. (12)He never passes up any chance to go fishing.
Text 9
W: Hello, Tom.
M: Hello, Ms Smith.
W: We're glad to have you with us. And how do you like California
M: I like it a lot, but (13)(14)I really miss my grandparents in Florida. I've been with them since I was born.
W: (14)That's natural. When exactly did you move to our community, Tom
M: We arrived here last Sunday, which was seven days ago. My parents thought it would be easier for us children
to make the change during the school vacation.
W: They're absolutely right. Have you met any young people your age yet
M: Yes. (15)Larry Stone, who moved here from New York last year, lives on the same block as us, and I've met
Jack and Sophia, too.
W: That's great. (16)Have you joined any activities yet
M: Not yet, but I'm thinking about joining the tennis team. I used to play baseball back in Florida, but I want to try
something new.
W: That sounds like a great idea. (16)The soccer team here is also quite active and popular. They hold monthly
games.
Text 10
(17)What is your image of going on holiday Sightseeing at famous places such as Buckingham Palace in London
or the Sydney Opera House Do you prefer visiting historical places in China Many young people all over the
world love to travel and see the world. Have you heard of backpackers They are normally young people who
travel cheaply with just one backpack and comfortable walking boots. They choose cheap hotels and use public
transport. (18)They buy local food in supermarkets to save money and at the same time become friends with local
people. Some people prefer adventure tours. (17)Brave people may try skydiving overlooking the breathtaking
Indian Ocean in South Africa. (17)(19)Some enjoy the challenge of rock climbing in the Alps in Switzerland.
(17)Others may go snowboarding in the Rocky Mountains in the USA. Have you ever heard of an ecotour It
means a holiday in which people come close to nature but are very careful not to damage the natural beauty or
living things in the area. How can this be possible (20)Let's watch an interview with people who enjoy swimming
with the dolphins on a tour.
