绝密★考试结束前
2025学年第一学期浙江省9+1高中联盟高三年级期中考试
英语
考生须知：
1. 本卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟；
2. 答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场、座位及准考证号并核对条形码信息；
3. 所有答案必须写在答题卷上，写在试卷上无效，考试结束后，只需上交答题卷；
第1卷（选择题）
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. When is the woman’s house available to rent
A. April. B. June. C. July.
2. How can Sarah be best described
A. Expressive. B. Helpful. C. Intelligent.
3. Why is Emma nervous
A. She’s about to make a speech.
B. She’s talking to the audience.
C. She hasn’t practiced much.
4. What kind of holiday would the man probably prefer
A. A restful holiday. B. An adventurous holiday. C. An action-packed holiday.
5. What is the topic of the conversation
A. It takes practice to gain happiness.
B. Happiness is different for everyone.
C. Happiness can come from little things.
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。听完每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6. Where are the speakers
A. At a restaurant. B. At home. C. At school.
7. What was a problem for Brian
A. Catching the school bus. B. Creating a study schedule. C. Deciding on a school club.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. How does the man feel about sticky rice mortar
A. Confident. B. Surprised. C. Disapproving.
9. What is probably the most important for the woman’s job
A. High efficiency. B. Thorough arrangements. C. Modern building methods.
10. What could happen to the ancient bricks if the wrong materials were used
A. They might change colour. B. They might become smaller. C. They could be harmed over time.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11. Why do the speakers rule out Lisa as a helper
A. She is out of town. B. She is too busy with work. C. She is not responsible enough.
12 Who will take care of the pets
A. The woman’s sister. B. Sarah. C. Sam.
13. What will the man do tomorrow
A. Sort out some documents.
B. Discuss the details of his trip.
C. Introduce the pets to the caretaker.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14. What do we know about the restaurant
A. It has modern cooking equipment.
B. It is very strict on staff attendance.
C. It tries to prevent health issues.
15. What temperature can hot food be kept at
A. 20 °C. B. 60 ° C. C. 70 °C.
16. What should the woman do when cooking food
A. Measure the temperature of the food.
B. Deal with raw meat before vegetables.
C. Wash cutting boards for at least 20 seconds.
17. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Manager and new employee. B. Interviewer and interviewee. C. Chef and waiter.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. What is the speaker
A. A national leader. B. A news reporter. C. An emergency worker.
19. What is the current situation of the town
A. Rescue shelters are being built.
B. Some people still need to be relocated.
C. The electricity supply has returned to normal.
20. What will happen next week
A. Heavy rain will fall. B. Scientists will visit the area C. A fund-raising party will be held.
二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分 50 分）
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
For whoever wants an exciting and challenging road trip, we came up with our list of the world’s most dangerous roads that would test even the best road trip cars. Read on to discover routes that promise unmatched thrills!
Col du Chaussy, France
At 1,532 metres above sea level, Col du Chaussy is a high mountain pass in south-eastern France. This stretch is only about 3.2 km long but features 17 hairpin turns. There’s a small concrete barrier as you zigzag upward but this improbable road, while impossibly picturesque, is still one of the most dangerous roads in the world.
Taroko Gorge Road, Taiwan
Taroko Gorge Road in Taiwan is framed by rock on one side and sheer cliff drops on the other. The popular 19 km stretch is so spectacular that it draws a constant parade of tour buses, cars, scooters, bicyclists and pedestrians, all sharing the same narrow road. If you want to hit this road, you’d better hope the weather is fair, otherwise, you might suffer through landslides and floods that make sections impassable.
Commonwealth Avenue, Philippines
Unlike other roads and highways on this list, this one isn’t perched on the edge of a mountain. In fact, it’s a wide urban highway that’s just 12 km long. Due to poor drainage which brings floods on the avenue, this road has earned the tragic nickname “Killer Highway”.
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21. What may be experienced in the trip of Taroko Gorge Road
A. Seaside scenery. B. Changeable weather.
C. A concrete barrier. D. A bustling mix of traffic.
22. What has set Commonwealth Avenue apart from the other roads
A. Its shortest length. B. Its urban location.
C. Its heavy traffic. D. Its high altitude.
23. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A geography textbook. B. A travel website.
C. An academic magazine. D. A course brochure.
B
The Great Sock Mystery
I had a serious problem. My sock drawer was mysteriously emptying. It wasn’t a ghost or a burglar with a strange habit; it was my dog, Buster. A fluffy, clever, and utterly mischievous Golden Retriever. For weeks, I’d find single socks under the couch or behind the TV, but never the pairs. Buster would just look at me with his big, innocent eyes, tail thumping against the floor as if to say, “Socks Missing How peculiar!”
I decided to investigate. One Tuesday afternoon, I pretended to leave for work but quietly circled back and peered through the living room window. What I saw was a scene of strange dog business. Buster was not alone. He had company: a serious-looking Poodle from next door and a skeptical Beagle from down the street.
In the center of the room was Buster’s prized possession: his fluffy bed. But it wasn’t for sleeping. It was a treasure collection. My socks were piled high upon it — the athletic ones, the warm woolly ones, even my favorite pair with pizza slices on them.
The negotiation began. The Poodle, whom I recognized as Princess, stepped forward and dropped a high-quality, expensive dog biscuit at the edge of the bed. Buster sniffed it carefully, nudged a single, plain white sock toward her, and then pulled back his paw, guarding the rest. Princess seemed to consider this, then added another biscuit to the pile. Satisfied, Buster used his nose to expertly push two striped socks toward her. The deal was done. Princess picked up her new socks and trotted out proudly.
Next was the Beagle, Barney. He offered a well-licked, slightly flat tennis ball. Buster immediately looked utterly unfazed. He turned his head away with a snort. Barney cried, then reluctantly added a half-eaten pig’s ear to the offer. This got Buster’s attention. A quick exchange was made for one striped sock.
I burst through the door. “Buster! You furry little businessman!” All three dogs froze in guilty silence. Buster had the good manners to look embarrassed. He slowly crept over, not to apologize, but to gently nudge my least favorite pair of socks — the itchy Christmas ones from my aunt — toward my feet. It was a peace offering, a bribe to buy my silence. I couldn’t help but laugh. He wasn’t just a good thief; he was an excellent businessman. I took the socks. After all, every good economy needs a tax collector.
24. What drove the author to start the investigation
A. The sock drawer was often left open.
B. Buster started barking at the sock drawer.
C. Buster’s bed was suddenly filled with socks.
D. Single socks were found in unusual places around the house.
25. What was the final outcome of the trade between Princess and Buster
A. Princess traded a costly biscuit for a plain white sock.
B. Princess acquired three socks for two expensive biscuits.
C. Buster exchanged his striped sock in the deal for a pig’s ear.
D. Buster acquired a tennis ball and gave up two striped socks.
26. Which is close to the underlined word “unfazed” in meaning in paragraph 5
A. uninterested. B. uncertain. C. excited. D. confused.
27. What might the author do at last
A. Make the neighbor pay for the traded socks.
B. Report Buster’s business to the animal shelter.
C. Accept the sock as his share for forgiving Buster.
D. Take all of Buster’s collections away as a punishment.
C
Second place is just the first loser. While the competitive spirit may be as natural as breathing air, it doesn’t always lead to human flourishing and can create misery. Fortunately, there is a formula to solve this problem: instead of always going for gold, shoot for the bronze.
Though second place may be the first loser, third place can be the real winner regarding happiness and longevity. In a 1995 study, scholars systematically coded the emotional reactions of silver and bronze medalists in the 1992 Summer Olympic Games. Using slow-motion footage captured both immediately after their events and later on the awards podium (领奖台), researchers found the bronze winners appeared consistently happier on average than the silver medalists. Over 80% of bronze medalists exhibited genuine smiles, a figure that was nearly double that observed among silver medalists. Moreover, every bronze medalist’s smile lasted longer than the average smile observed among the silver medalists.
More recent research has looked at the life span of all three medalist categories. A 2018 study tracked the average longevity of those representing the U.S. in the Olympic Games from 1904 to 1936 and found that the athlete whose best performance was silver lived to 72. Gold medalists beat this by four years, living to 76. But first prize in longevity went to the bronze medalists, who lived to 78.
The study had a handy explanation for this discrepancy: “Unsatisfactory competition outcomes may adversely affect health.” In other words, silver medalists see themselves as the first loser because they look up to the top step and compare themselves only with the gold medalists, whereas the bronze winners compare themselves favorably with all the others who never made it onto the podium at all. This theory shows the difference between upward and downward social comparison. When we compare ourselves with those who have more money, power, or achievements, we often feel like, well, losers. It tends to lower motivation and increase stress. In contrast, downward comparison makes people feel better about themselves and, thus, happier.
The worldly happiness strategy of striving for gold every day is foolish. It tends to lower the intrinsic motivation, and thus enjoyment that people obtain from their activities. The principle at work here is trying to improve your own past performance and the only person to whom you will have to compare yourself is you.
28. What can be learned from the 1995 study
A. Silver medalists showed less happiness than bronze winners.
B. Silver medalists’ smiling frequency was close to that of gold medalists.
C The average bronze medalist’s smile lasted longer than every silver medalist’s.
D. The emotions of both medalists were unchanged from the events to the podium.
29. What is the cause of the difference in medalists’ life span
A. The stress from downward social comparison.
B. The motivation from upward social comparison.
C. The effect of different types of social comparison.
D. The failure to look up to the top after the competition.
30. What does the writer advise us to do to achieve happiness
A. Learn from the top performers. B. Try to be the best in every field.
C. Commit to one’s consistent personal growth. D. Strengthen the motivation to obtain achievement.
31. Which of the following is the best title for the passage
A. The Triumph of Coming in Third B. The Problem of Human Competition
C. The Mechanism of Social Comparison D. The Psychology of the Olympic Medalists
D
Many think that language is what sets humans apart from other animals, and that for us to think, language is a decisive factor. British philosopher Bertrand Russell even claimed in 1948 that no intelligent thinking can take place without language. However, a recent study in Nature suggests otherwise. It found that language and thought are two distinct entities, working in separate parts of the brain. They are, in short, “far more independent than we imagined”, wrote ZME Science.
The study, conducted by scientists from the US, explored the language-thought relationship through two research approaches. First, they studied patients suffering from global aphasia, who had lost much of their ability to understand or speak due to damage to the left hemisphere of their brain. However, they can still complete complex tasks.
“You can ask people with global aphasia to solve math problems or perform social reasoning tests, and as long as the instructions are non-verbal, they can succeed,” Evelina Fedorenko, one of the study’s authors from the US Massachusetts Institute of Technology, told ZME Science.
The researchers also used brain-imaging tools to study the brains of healthy volunteers as they performed non-verbal tasks, like solving puzzles and planning. It was found that the brain’s language regions were mostly inactive during such activities. In other words, we generally need language to express our thoughts but we can still think without words.
So, if language isn’t necessary for thinking, then why did humans develop it Fedorenko said language serves mainly as a tool for communication. “Most of the things that you probably learned about the world, you learned through language and not through direct experience with the world,” she said. By being able to share complex information through language, humans gained an evolutionary advantage.
Although language does not give rise to thoughts, past research shows that how we speak can heavily influence how we think. For example, the English sentence “he fired the gun” is usually phrased as “the gun went off” in Japanese. As a result, English speakers are more likely to focus on the person responsible for an accident than Japanese speakers, according to Psychology Today.
32. What is the main purpose of the study mentioned in the passage
A. To prove that language is essential for intelligent thinking.
B. To examine the relationship between language and thought.
C. To develop new treatments for patients with global aphasia.
D. To identify the brain regions responsible for non-verbal reasoning.
33. What did brain-imaging tools reveal about healthy volunteers performing non-verbal task
A. They struggled with problem-solving. B. Their language centers became overactive.
C. Their language regions showed little activity. D. They would unconsciously use verbal strategies.
34. How can language serve humans, according to Fedorenko
A. It helps humans generate thoughts. B. It decides humans’ evolutionary direction.
C. It replaces direct experience with the world. D. It facilitates the exchange of complicated ideas.
35. What is the main idea of the text
A. Thought can operate independently from language.
B. Language plays a decisive role in shaping human thought.
C. Language and thought are deeply interdependent in the brain.
D. The absence of language makes complex thought impossible.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The Secret to Taking Great Notes
Taking good notes is a key part of the learning process. However, merely writing down what you hear word-for-word is ineffective. Here are some proven strategies to transform your note-taking.
One of the most popular and structured systems is the Cornell Method, developed for and widely taught at Cornell University. ____36____ This physical layout guides your thinking process. During class, take notes in the main section. After class, use the cue column to write keywords or questions. Finally, write a brief summary of the entire lesson at the bottom of the page. This multi-step process is scientifically proven to significantly improve long-term memory retention.
For those who think in images and connections, Mind Mapping is a visual way to organize information. Start with the main topic in the center and draw branches out for key subtopics. ____37____ You can use colors, symbols, and arrows to make connections. This method is especially beneficial for visual learners as it shows the relationships between concepts, making complex topics easier to grasp.
Regardless of the method you choose, the core principle is active engagement. Don’t just passively record information. ____38____ Engage with the material by paraphrasing the speaker’s points. This forces you to process and understand the information on the spot.
Of course, the best method is the one that works for you. ____39____ You might use the Cornell Method for history lectures, which are dense with facts, but a Mind Map for brainstorming an essay topic. You might even combine different elements from various methods to create your own personalized system.
____40____ Review your notes periodically within 24 hours of taking them. This short, spaced repetition is one of the most powerful ways to move information from your short-term to your long-term memory, solidifying your learning and making exam preparation much less stressful.
A. Then, add smaller branches for specific details.
B. Therefore, it is popular among university students.
C. Ultimately, it’s crucial to review your notes afterward.
D. Experiment with different techniques to find your favorite.
E. This means you can paraphrase the content in your own words.
F. Instead, focus on summarizing the main idea in simple elegant words.
G. It divides your paper into a cue column, a notes section, and a summary area.
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。
When my friend Leo was diagnosed with a rare heart disease, his family faced crushing medical expenses. Seeing his once-vibrant spirit, ____41____ I was determined to act.
I launched a charity run called “Miles for Smiles.” Organizing it was really ____42____: I needed volunteer coordination, community sponsors and most importantly, school ____43____. After carefully drafting a proposal, I ____44____ approached our principal. To my immense relief, he granted authorization without hesitation.
The next week, colorful posters filled the hallways and students ____45____ enthusiastically; some even took the initiative to design ____46____ T-shirts for the event. Local businesses stepped up with donations, one generously offering $20,000. On the day of the race, over 300 runners gathered at the park. As the starting whistle blew, I felt a surge of ____47____ — we were making a real difference!
The event never failed to ____48____ our expectations. We raised $65,000, but the true victory came later. At the hospital, Leo whispered, “I thought I’d been ____49____. Thank you for reminding me I’m not alone.” His words struck me: beyond the funds, we’d given him _____50_____ to fight.
Remarkably, Leo’s health began _____51_____. Doctors credited his improved mindset. Months later, he participated in our second run — _____52_____ to the finish line amid cheers. “You helped me through my darkest _____53_____,” he told the crowd. “Now let’s help others!”
That day, I realized kindness creates _____54_____ that spread far beyond us. Leo now co-leads the event, turning his struggle into _____55_____ for countless kids.
41. A. reduced B. faded C. rose D. bloomed
42. A. professional B. conventional C. challenging D. rewarding
43. A. regulations B. approval C. discussion D. courses
44. A. excitedly B. energetically C. reluctantly D. nervously
45. A. signed up B. cheered up C. set out D. called out
46. A. spare B. brand C. torn D. custom
47. A. doubt B. pride C. regret D. trust
48. A. match up to B. fall short of C. put up with D. try out for
49. A. cured B. isolated C. forgotten D. chosen
50. A. medicine B. courage C. equipment D. evidence
51. A. declining B. changing C. improving D. worsening
52. A. jumping B. jogging C. limping D. crawling
53 A. journey B. thought C. dream D. lecture
54. A. conflicts B. emotions C. ideas D. waves
55. A. ceremony B. memory C. hope D. popularity
第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Paris Olympics has ignited the sporting passion of people worldwide. Since the Games began, many Chinese brands ____56____ (take) advantage of the event to expand their global image. The Chinese tea brand Chagee, for example, recently launched a Tea Bar in Paris, ____57____ (add) a hint of jasmine tea sweetness into the French capital’s air.
Sport is a language that goes ____58____ borders and cultures, and so is tea. The Chagee Tea Bar featured a range of cultural activities, and among them ____59____ (be) pitching pots, a game of skill and precision often enjoyed by ancient nobles, ____60____ cuju, an ancient Chinese ball game widely recognized as the earliest form of football. ____61____ (play) at banquets where guests took turns to throw arrows, pitching pots provided international guests with a chance to understand ancient Chinese culture.
On the digital front, Chagee’s WeChat ordering page displays ____62____ (nutrition) values, including calorie content and sweetness levels. This grading method, ____63____ was first piloted in Shanghai, has now been rolled out across all ____64____ (it) domestic stores. The practice not only reflects Chagee’s understanding of consumer _____65_____ (need) but also helps the brand get closer to consumers, creating a lifestyle that gives them a sense of belonging.
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，你校将为国际留学生组织一日研学活动。现向全校征集研学方案，主题是“传统与现代”（Tradition and Modernity）。请给负责人Mr. Smith写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 活动方案；
2. 阐明理由。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mr. Smith,
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Li Hua
第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
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。
Sara’s fingertips brushed gently across the family photo wall, tracing the memories of a time that felt increasingly distant. The edges of her sixth-birthday photo had long faded, most of it hidden behind her little brother Tom’s grinning preschool portrait. Her childhood photos were squeezed into the upper corner, nearly replaced by Tom’s new ones — his chubby face clutching a cake on his first birthday, his tiny figure with a small schoolbag on his first day of kindergarten, and even a recent one where he was proudly holding a crayon drawing.
Ever since Tom was born three years ago, Mom and Dad’s world seemed to completely revolve around him. Dinner table conversations, which used to include her school stories, now centered on his newly learned words and silly little tricks. Then tonight, as Sara was finally grasping her quadratic equations (二次方程式), Tom’s toy train crashed with a “clatter” into her math book, scattering pencil bits all over the neatly written formulas. Frustration boiled over. Sara yelled, “Can’t you keep him under control ” Mom, looking exhausted, only sighed and rubbed her forehead, “He’s only four, honey. Just be more patient.”
Retreating to her bedroom, Sara felt the weight of the silence around her. Moonlight spilled over her college dream board, a collection of university logos and inspirational quotes. Right in the center, over her dream school’s logo, was Tom’s glittery gold star sticker, stuck there during one of his unsupervised (无人看管的) adventures. Down the hallway, his happy screams as he played with Dad danced under the crack of her door, and hot, silent tears rolled down her cheeks. She then remembered last month: Dad had promised to come to her award ceremony but stayed home to take care of a slightly feverish Tom. The empty seat by the podium still stung. “Your grades are slipping lately,” her teacher’s concerned voice echoed in her memory, “Is everything all right at home ”
Later, at midnight, Sara tiptoed past Tom’s room. The familiar smell of baby powder lingered; the small blue bed, once hers, was now covered in rocket stickers, and the nightlight by the bed cast a warm yellow glow. A twinge of guilt flickered, then faded — Mom had canceled her long-awaited music camp just last week, saying Tom’s new preschool fees were too high. The “Registration Canceled” email flashed in her mind, solidifying her decision. On the kitchen table, next to half-eaten toast, she left a note, “I’m leaving. Don’t look for me.”
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph1: As dawn was just breaking, Mom’s cry woke the whole house when she found the note.
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Paragraph2: Ultimately, they found Sara curled up on a bench at the bus station, shivering in the cold.
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答案版
2025学年第一学期浙江省9+1高中联盟高三年级期中考试
英语
考生须知：
1. 本卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟；
2. 答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场、座位及准考证号并核对条形码信息；
3. 所有答案必须写在答题卷上，写在试卷上无效，考试结束后，只需上交答题卷；
第1卷（选择题）
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. When is the woman’s house available to rent
A. April. B. June. C. July.
【答案】C
【原文】W: I’ve decided to rent out my house to tourists. I first thought of April and June, but I finally picked July.
M: That’s nice, isn’t it
W: Yes. I think it could bring in some extra money. Plus, I’m away quite often anyway.
2. How can Sarah be best described
A. Expressive. B. Helpful. C. Intelligent.
【答案】B
【原文】M: What do you think of Sarah She’s been such a good friend to me lately.
W: I like her. What has she been doing
M: She’s been studying physics with me, which I’m poor at. And she always listens patiently when I need to talk.
3. Why is Emma nervous
A. She’s about to make a speech.
B. She’s talking to the audience.
C. She hasn’t practiced much.
【答案】A
【原文】W: I’m so nervous about delivering a speech to such a big audience. What if I forget what to say
M: You’ll do fine, Emma. You’ve practiced so much.
W: I guess you’re right. It’s just hard to stay calm.
4. What kind of holiday would the man probably prefer
A. A restful holiday. B. An adventurous holiday. C. An action-packed holiday.
【答案】A
【原文】M: Mandy, I’ve approved your holiday request for July. Are you going somewhere relaxing
W: I’ve signed up for one of these adventure holidays, so I’m going on a 10-day hike across the mountains of Scotland.
M: That sounds like the opposite of relaxing to me!
5. What is the topic of the conversation
A. It takes practice to gain happiness.
B. Happiness is different for everyone.
C. Happiness can come from little things.
【答案】C
【原文】W: Honestly, it doesn’t take much to make me happy.
M: That’s a good way to be. Sometimes I think we make our lives too complicated.
W: Exactly. Just a peaceful evening with a good book or a walk in the park really makes me happy.
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。听完每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6. Where are the speakers
A. At a restaurant. B. At home. C. At school.
7. What was a problem for Brian
A. Catching the school bus. B. Creating a study schedule. C. Deciding on a school club.
【答案】6. B 7. C
【原文】M: Is Brian home from school yet
W: No, not yet.
M: But it’s already past 5:00 p.m. I’m wondering if the school bus is late again.
W: No, he said he was joining that new school club. I think the first meeting is tonight.
M: Yeah, now I remember. Which club did he eventually choose to join
W: I can’t remember if he settled on the drama club or the chess club. He was struggling to decide between the two.
M: Do you think he will be home soon I’m going to start cooking dinner.
W: I suppose he should be home by 6:00 p.m.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. How does the man feel about sticky rice mortar
A. Confident. B. Surprised. C. Disapproving.
9. What is probably the most important for the woman’s job
A. High efficiency. B. Thorough arrangements. C. Modern building methods.
10. What could happen to the ancient bricks if the wrong materials were used
A. They might change colour. B. They might become smaller. C. They could be harmed over time.
【答案】8. B 9. B 10. C
【原文】W: Restoring this section of the Great Wall is a huge responsibility. We must use the right materials, like the original sticky rice mortar (砂浆).
M: Sticky rice mortar I’ve never heard of that in all my years in the building trade.
W: It’s a traditional mixture. Some modern materials won’t work here — they could damage the ancient bricks over time.
M: I see. It looks like the restoration will be a tough task.
W: Yes. The wall has stood for centuries, so any restoration work must be carefully planned. As the project manager, I am responsible for everything, including matching the new bricks to the old ones, considering size and color, etc.
M: That’s quite a job you’ve got here.
W: It is, but it’s important. Rushing the job or using the wrong materials could cause serious damage.
M: I understand. Every detail matters.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11. Why do the speakers rule out Lisa as a helper
A. She is out of town. B. She is too busy with work. C. She is not responsible enough.
12 Who will take care of the pets
A. The woman’s sister. B. Sarah. C. Sam.
13. What will the man do tomorrow
A. Sort out some documents.
B. Discuss the details of his trip.
C. Introduce the pets to the caretaker.
【答案】11. C 12. B 13. A
【原文】M: Our trip is next week, and we still need someone to take care of the pets.
W: That has been difficult. My sister is out of town, and Sam has been working 60 hours a week at his new job.
M: What about Lisa
W: Actually, I thought of her, but our neighbors mentioned something concerning. Apparently, Lisa had been caring for their dog last month, but they came back to a bit of a mess. And she forgot to lock the front door one night!
M: Well, maybe we shouldn’t risk it.
W: I agree. But I did hear back from Sarah! She said she would love to help out. She’s good with animals, and I trust her.
M: Sarah I would feel much better knowing she’ll be in charge.
W: Me too. She is reliable. Plus, the pets know her already, so they’ll be comfortable.
M: Great. I’ll file all the feeding schedules and care instructions and send them to her tomorrow.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14. What do we know about the restaurant
A. It has modern cooking equipment.
B. It is very strict on staff attendance.
C. It tries to prevent health issues.
15. What temperature can hot food be kept at
A. 20 °C. B. 60 ° C. C. 70 °C.
16. What should the woman do when cooking food
A. Measure the temperature of the food.
B. Deal with raw meat before vegetables.
C. Wash cutting boards for at least 20 seconds.
17. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Manager and new employee. B. Interviewer and interviewee. C. Chef and waiter.
【答案】14. C 15. C 16. A 17. A
【原文】M: Welcome to the Zocalo Restaurant team, Lucille. Before you start, let’s go over our food safety standards. They’re very strict, but they’re essential for keeping our customers safe.
W: Of course. What do I need to know
M: First, always wash your hands before handling any food. We wash for at least 20 seconds with soap and warm water. It’s crucial because hands can easily spread germs (细菌).
W: Understood.
M: We store food at the correct temperatures to prevent problems. For example, cold food must be kept at 5 °C or below, while hot food should be maintained at 63 °C or higher. You’ll need to check the temperature regularly and record it.
W: Got it. What about cooking
M: When cooking, we ensure food reaches the right temperature. For instance, chicken must reach at least 75 °C to kill harmful germs. You should always use a food thermometer (温度计) to check.
W: How do we prevent germs from spreading
M: Good question. We use separate cutting boards and knives for raw meat, vegetables, and cooked food. This prevents raw meat juices from harming other foods, which could cause food poisoning.
W: That’s really important.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. What is the speaker
A. A national leader. B. A news reporter. C. An emergency worker.
19. What is the current situation of the town
A. Rescue shelters are being built.
B. Some people still need to be relocated.
C. The electricity supply has returned to normal.
20. What will happen next week
A. Heavy rain will fall. B. Scientists will visit the area C. A fund-raising party will be held.
【答案】18. B 19. B 20. A
【原文】This is Trevor. The main headline story tonight: the Prime Minister has visited the town of Oxford after the worst flooding seen in the country in over 100 years. The town, home to one of the world’s most well-known universities, still has large parts underwater and without power. Most of those affected have been relocated to the nearby town of Reading while emergency services continue to try and rescue people stuck in their homes. The Prime Minister thanked the workers for their quick reactions and hard work and promised that more investment would be made in flood defenses. He also said more needed to be done to address the issue of climate change, which many scientific experts have said played a significant part in the flooding. Many celebrities have made donations to the relief effort. However, the weather service has warned that with more heavy rain due tomorrow and for the rest of the week, people should consider leaving the area. We’ll have more on that story as it develops.
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分 50 分）
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
For whoever wants an exciting and challenging road trip, we came up with our list of the world’s most dangerous roads that would test even the best road trip cars. Read on to discover routes that promise unmatched thrills!
Col du Chaussy, France
At 1,532 metres above sea level, Col du Chaussy is a high mountain pass in south-eastern France. This stretch is only about 3.2 km long but features 17 hairpin turns. There’s a small concrete barrier as you zigzag upward but this improbable road, while impossibly picturesque, is still one of the most dangerous roads in the world.
Taroko Gorge Road, Taiwan
Taroko Gorge Road in Taiwan is framed by rock on one side and sheer cliff drops on the other. The popular 19 km stretch is so spectacular that it draws a constant parade of tour buses, cars, scooters, bicyclists and pedestrians, all sharing the same narrow road. If you want to hit this road, you’d better hope the weather is fair, otherwise, you might suffer through landslides and floods that make sections impassable.
Commonwealth Avenue, Philippines
Unlike other roads and highways on this list, this one isn’t perched on the edge of a mountain. In fact, it’s a wide urban highway that’s just 12 km long. Due to poor drainage which brings floods on the avenue, this road has earned the tragic nickname “Killer Highway”.
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21. What may be experienced in the trip of Taroko Gorge Road
A. Seaside scenery. B. Changeable weather.
C. A concrete barrier. D. A bustling mix of traffic.
22. What has set Commonwealth Avenue apart from the other roads
A. Its shortest length. B. Its urban location.
C. Its heavy traffic. D. Its high altitude.
23. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A geography textbook. B. A travel website.
C. An academic magazine. D. A course brochure.
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. B
B
The Great Sock Mystery
I had a serious problem. My sock drawer was mysteriously emptying. It wasn’t a ghost or a burglar with a strange habit; it was my dog, Buster. A fluffy, clever, and utterly mischievous Golden Retriever. For weeks, I’d find single socks under the couch or behind the TV, but never the pairs. Buster would just look at me with his big, innocent eyes, tail thumping against the floor as if to say, “Socks Missing How peculiar!”
I decided to investigate. One Tuesday afternoon, I pretended to leave for work but quietly circled back and peered through the living room window. What I saw was a scene of strange dog business. Buster was not alone. He had company: a serious-looking Poodle from next door and a skeptical Beagle from down the street.
In the center of the room was Buster’s prized possession: his fluffy bed. But it wasn’t for sleeping. It was a treasure collection. My socks were piled high upon it — the athletic ones, the warm woolly ones, even my favorite pair with pizza slices on them.
The negotiation began. The Poodle, whom I recognized as Princess, stepped forward and dropped a high-quality, expensive dog biscuit at the edge of the bed. Buster sniffed it carefully, nudged a single, plain white sock toward her, and then pulled back his paw, guarding the rest. Princess seemed to consider this, then added another biscuit to the pile. Satisfied, Buster used his nose to expertly push two striped socks toward her. The deal was done. Princess picked up her new socks and trotted out proudly.
Next was the Beagle, Barney. He offered a well-licked, slightly flat tennis ball. Buster immediately looked utterly unfazed. He turned his head away with a snort. Barney cried, then reluctantly added a half-eaten pig’s ear to the offer. This got Buster’s attention. A quick exchange was made for one striped sock.
I burst through the door. “Buster! You furry little businessman!” All three dogs froze in guilty silence. Buster had the good manners to look embarrassed. He slowly crept over, not to apologize, but to gently nudge my least favorite pair of socks — the itchy Christmas ones from my aunt — toward my feet. It was a peace offering, a bribe to buy my silence. I couldn’t help but laugh. He wasn’t just a good thief; he was an excellent businessman. I took the socks. After all, every good economy needs a tax collector.
24. What drove the author to start the investigation
A. The sock drawer was often left open.
B. Buster started barking at the sock drawer.
C. Buster’s bed was suddenly filled with socks.
D. Single socks were found in unusual places around the house.
25. What was the final outcome of the trade between Princess and Buster
A. Princess traded a costly biscuit for a plain white sock.
B. Princess acquired three socks for two expensive biscuits.
C. Buster exchanged his striped sock in the deal for a pig’s ear.
D. Buster acquired a tennis ball and gave up two striped socks.
26. Which is close to the underlined word “unfazed” in meaning in paragraph 5
A. uninterested. B. uncertain. C. excited. D. confused.
27. What might the author do at last
A. Make the neighbor pay for the traded socks.
B. Report Buster’s business to the animal shelter.
C. Accept the sock as his share for forgiving Buster.
D. Take all of Buster’s collections away as a punishment.
【答案】24. D 25. B 26. A 27. C
C
Second place is just the first loser. While the competitive spirit may be as natural as breathing air, it doesn’t always lead to human flourishing and can create misery. Fortunately, there is a formula to solve this problem: instead of always going for gold, shoot for the bronze.
Though second place may be the first loser, third place can be the real winner regarding happiness and longevity. In a 1995 study, scholars systematically coded the emotional reactions of silver and bronze medalists in the 1992 Summer Olympic Games. Using slow-motion footage captured both immediately after their events and later on the awards podium (领奖台), researchers found the bronze winners appeared consistently happier on average than the silver medalists. Over 80% of bronze medalists exhibited genuine smiles, a figure that was nearly double that observed among silver medalists. Moreover, every bronze medalist’s smile lasted longer than the average smile observed among the silver medalists.
More recent research has looked at the life span of all three medalist categories. A 2018 study tracked the average longevity of those representing the U.S. in the Olympic Games from 1904 to 1936 and found that the athlete whose best performance was silver lived to 72. Gold medalists beat this by four years, living to 76. But first prize in longevity went to the bronze medalists, who lived to 78.
The study had a handy explanation for this discrepancy: “Unsatisfactory competition outcomes may adversely affect health.” In other words, silver medalists see themselves as the first loser because they look up to the top step and compare themselves only with the gold medalists, whereas the bronze winners compare themselves favorably with all the others who never made it onto the podium at all. This theory shows the difference between upward and downward social comparison. When we compare ourselves with those who have more money, power, or achievements, we often feel like, well, losers. It tends to lower motivation and increase stress. In contrast, downward comparison makes people feel better about themselves and, thus, happier.
The worldly happiness strategy of striving for gold every day is foolish. It tends to lower the intrinsic motivation, and thus enjoyment that people obtain from their activities. The principle at work here is trying to improve your own past performance and the only person to whom you will have to compare yourself is you.
28. What can be learned from the 1995 study
A. Silver medalists showed less happiness than bronze winners.
B. Silver medalists’ smiling frequency was close to that of gold medalists.
C The average bronze medalist’s smile lasted longer than every silver medalist’s.
D. The emotions of both medalists were unchanged from the events to the podium.
29. What is the cause of the difference in medalists’ life span
A. The stress from downward social comparison.
B. The motivation from upward social comparison.
C. The effect of different types of social comparison.
D. The failure to look up to the top after the competition.
30. What does the writer advise us to do to achieve happiness
A. Learn from the top performers. B. Try to be the best in every field.
C. Commit to one’s consistent personal growth. D. Strengthen the motivation to obtain achievement.
31. Which of the following is the best title for the passage
A. The Triumph of Coming in Third B. The Problem of Human Competition
C. The Mechanism of Social Comparison D. The Psychology of the Olympic Medalists
【答案】28. A 29. C 30. C 31. A
D
Many think that language is what sets humans apart from other animals, and that for us to think, language is a decisive factor. British philosopher Bertrand Russell even claimed in 1948 that no intelligent thinking can take place without language. However, a recent study in Nature suggests otherwise. It found that language and thought are two distinct entities, working in separate parts of the brain. They are, in short, “far more independent than we imagined”, wrote ZME Science.
The study, conducted by scientists from the US, explored the language-thought relationship through two research approaches. First, they studied patients suffering from global aphasia, who had lost much of their ability to understand or speak due to damage to the left hemisphere of their brain. However, they can still complete complex tasks.
“You can ask people with global aphasia to solve math problems or perform social reasoning tests, and as long as the instructions are non-verbal, they can succeed,” Evelina Fedorenko, one of the study’s authors from the US Massachusetts Institute of Technology, told ZME Science.
The researchers also used brain-imaging tools to study the brains of healthy volunteers as they performed non-verbal tasks, like solving puzzles and planning. It was found that the brain’s language regions were mostly inactive during such activities. In other words, we generally need language to express our thoughts but we can still think without words.
So, if language isn’t necessary for thinking, then why did humans develop it Fedorenko said language serves mainly as a tool for communication. “Most of the things that you probably learned about the world, you learned through language and not through direct experience with the world,” she said. By being able to share complex information through language, humans gained an evolutionary advantage.
Although language does not give rise to thoughts, past research shows that how we speak can heavily influence how we think. For example, the English sentence “he fired the gun” is usually phrased as “the gun went off” in Japanese. As a result, English speakers are more likely to focus on the person responsible for an accident than Japanese speakers, according to Psychology Today.
32. What is the main purpose of the study mentioned in the passage
A. To prove that language is essential for intelligent thinking.
B. To examine the relationship between language and thought.
C. To develop new treatments for patients with global aphasia.
D. To identify the brain regions responsible for non-verbal reasoning.
33. What did brain-imaging tools reveal about healthy volunteers performing non-verbal task
A. They struggled with problem-solving. B. Their language centers became overactive.
C. Their language regions showed little activity. D. They would unconsciously use verbal strategies.
34. How can language serve humans, according to Fedorenko
A. It helps humans generate thoughts. B. It decides humans’ evolutionary direction.
C. It replaces direct experience with the world. D. It facilitates the exchange of complicated ideas.
35. What is the main idea of the text
A. Thought can operate independently from language.
B. Language plays a decisive role in shaping human thought.
C. Language and thought are deeply interdependent in the brain.
D. The absence of language makes complex thought impossible.
【答案】32. B 33. C 34. D 35. A
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The Secret to Taking Great Notes
Taking good notes is a key part of the learning process. However, merely writing down what you hear word-for-word is ineffective. Here are some proven strategies to transform your note-taking.
One of the most popular and structured systems is the Cornell Method, developed for and widely taught at Cornell University. ____36____ This physical layout guides your thinking process. During class, take notes in the main section. After class, use the cue column to write keywords or questions. Finally, write a brief summary of the entire lesson at the bottom of the page. This multi-step process is scientifically proven to significantly improve long-term memory retention.
For those who think in images and connections, Mind Mapping is a visual way to organize information. Start with the main topic in the center and draw branches out for key subtopics. ____37____ You can use colors, symbols, and arrows to make connections. This method is especially beneficial for visual learners as it shows the relationships between concepts, making complex topics easier to grasp.
Regardless of the method you choose, the core principle is active engagement. Don’t just passively record information. ____38____ Engage with the material by paraphrasing the speaker’s points. This forces you to process and understand the information on the spot.
Of course, the best method is the one that works for you. ____39____ You might use the Cornell Method for history lectures, which are dense with facts, but a Mind Map for brainstorming an essay topic. You might even combine different elements from various methods to create your own personalized system.
____40____ Review your notes periodically within 24 hours of taking them. This short, spaced repetition is one of the most powerful ways to move information from your short-term to your long-term memory, solidifying your learning and making exam preparation much less stressful.
A. Then, add smaller branches for specific details.
B. Therefore, it is popular among university students.
C. Ultimately, it’s crucial to review your notes afterward.
D. Experiment with different techniques to find your favorite.
E. This means you can paraphrase the content in your own words.
F. Instead, focus on summarizing the main idea in simple elegant words.
G. It divides your paper into a cue column, a notes section, and a summary area.
【答案】36. G 37. A 38. E 39. D 40. C
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。
When my friend Leo was diagnosed with a rare heart disease, his family faced crushing medical expenses. Seeing his once-vibrant spirit, ____41____ I was determined to act.
I launched a charity run called “Miles for Smiles.” Organizing it was really ____42____: I needed volunteer coordination, community sponsors and most importantly, school ____43____. After carefully drafting a proposal, I ____44____ approached our principal. To my immense relief, he granted authorization without hesitation.
The next week, colorful posters filled the hallways and students ____45____ enthusiastically; some even took the initiative to design ____46____ T-shirts for the event. Local businesses stepped up with donations, one generously offering $20,000. On the day of the race, over 300 runners gathered at the park. As the starting whistle blew, I felt a surge of ____47____ — we were making a real difference!
The event never failed to ____48____ our expectations. We raised $65,000, but the true victory came later. At the hospital, Leo whispered, “I thought I’d been ____49____. Thank you for reminding me I’m not alone.” His words struck me: beyond the funds, we’d given him _____50_____ to fight.
Remarkably, Leo’s health began _____51_____. Doctors credited his improved mindset. Months later, he participated in our second run — _____52_____ to the finish line amid cheers. “You helped me through my darkest _____53_____,” he told the crowd. “Now let’s help others!”
That day, I realized kindness creates _____54_____ that spread far beyond us. Leo now co-leads the event, turning his struggle into _____55_____ for countless kids.
41. A. reduced B. faded C. rose D. bloomed
42. A. professional B. conventional C. challenging D. rewarding
43. A. regulations B. approval C. discussion D. courses
44. A. excitedly B. energetically C. reluctantly D. nervously
45. A. signed up B. cheered up C. set out D. called out
46. A. spare B. brand C. torn D. custom
47. A. doubt B. pride C. regret D. trust
48. A. match up to B. fall short of C. put up with D. try out for
49. A. cured B. isolated C. forgotten D. chosen
50. A. medicine B. courage C. equipment D. evidence
51. A. declining B. changing C. improving D. worsening
52. A. jumping B. jogging C. limping D. crawling
53 A. journey B. thought C. dream D. lecture
54. A. conflicts B. emotions C. ideas D. waves
55. A. ceremony B. memory C. hope D. popularity
【答案】41. B 42. C 43. B 44. D 45. A 46. D 47. B 48. A 49. C 50. B 51. C 52. B 53. A 54. D 55. C
第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Paris Olympics has ignited the sporting passion of people worldwide. Since the Games began, many Chinese brands ____56____ (take) advantage of the event to expand their global image. The Chinese tea brand Chagee, for example, recently launched a Tea Bar in Paris, ____57____ (add) a hint of jasmine tea sweetness into the French capital’s air.
Sport is a language that goes ____58____ borders and cultures, and so is tea. The Chagee Tea Bar featured a range of cultural activities, and among them ____59____ (be) pitching pots, a game of skill and precision often enjoyed by ancient nobles, ____60____ cuju, an ancient Chinese ball game widely recognized as the earliest form of football. ____61____ (play) at banquets where guests took turns to throw arrows, pitching pots provided international guests with a chance to understand ancient Chinese culture.
On the digital front, Chagee’s WeChat ordering page displays ____62____ (nutrition) values, including calorie content and sweetness levels. This grading method, ____63____ was first piloted in Shanghai, has now been rolled out across all ____64____ (it) domestic stores. The practice not only reflects Chagee’s understanding of consumer _____65_____ (need) but also helps the brand get closer to consumers, creating a lifestyle that gives them a sense of belonging.
【答案】56. have taken
57. adding 58. beyond
59. were 60. and
61. Played 62. nutritional
63. which 64. its
65. needs
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，你校将为国际留学生组织一日研学活动。现向全校征集研学方案，主题是“传统与现代”（Tradition and Modernity）。请给负责人Mr. Smith写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 活动方案；
2. 阐明理由。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mr. Smith,
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Version one:
Dear Mr. Smith,
I am writing to propose a one-day study trip for our international students, exploring “Tradition and Modernity” right here in our city.
In the morning, we will visit a century-old tea house in the old town, where students will not only observe an authentic tea ceremony but also have the first-hand chance to brew tea themselves. In the afternoon, we will head to a robotics startup founded by our alumni. There, students will see how cutting-edge technology is being integrated into daily life and industry.
Through this experience, our international peers will gain a memorable perspective on contemporary Chinese society. Hope you will take my proposal into consideration.
Yours,
Li Hua
Version two:
Dear Mr. Smith,
For the “Tradition and Modernity” study trip, I recommend a route from a historical museum to a digital art gallery.
The journey would begin at the city museum, where a variety of ancient artifacts will immerse students in profound traditional culture. Afterwards, we will proceed to the newly-built gallery and explore how interactive technologies like VR and holograms are used to reinterpret and bring classical masterpieces to life. This past and present dialogue will remind students of the fundamental role tradition plays in nurturing modern creativity and innovation.
I believe it will inspire our students to rethink how cultural heritage and modern innovation coexist. Thank you for considering my proposal.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
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。
Sara’s fingertips brushed gently across the family photo wall, tracing the memories of a time that felt increasingly distant. The edges of her sixth-birthday photo had long faded, most of it hidden behind her little brother Tom’s grinning preschool portrait. Her childhood photos were squeezed into the upper corner, nearly replaced by Tom’s new ones — his chubby face clutching a cake on his first birthday, his tiny figure with a small schoolbag on his first day of kindergarten, and even a recent one where he was proudly holding a crayon drawing.
Ever since Tom was born three years ago, Mom and Dad’s world seemed to completely revolve around him. Dinner table conversations, which used to include her school stories, now centered on his newly learned words and silly little tricks. Then tonight, as Sara was finally grasping her quadratic equations (二次方程式), Tom’s toy train crashed with a “clatter” into her math book, scattering pencil bits all over the neatly written formulas. Frustration boiled over. Sara yelled, “Can’t you keep him under control ” Mom, looking exhausted, only sighed and rubbed her forehead, “He’s only four, honey. Just be more patient.”
Retreating to her bedroom, Sara felt the weight of the silence around her. Moonlight spilled over her college dream board, a collection of university logos and inspirational quotes. Right in the center, over her dream school’s logo, was Tom’s glittery gold star sticker, stuck there during one of his unsupervised (无人看管的) adventures. Down the hallway, his happy screams as he played with Dad danced under the crack of her door, and hot, silent tears rolled down her cheeks. She then remembered last month: Dad had promised to come to her award ceremony but stayed home to take care of a slightly feverish Tom. The empty seat by the podium still stung. “Your grades are slipping lately,” her teacher’s concerned voice echoed in her memory, “Is everything all right at home ”
Later, at midnight, Sara tiptoed past Tom’s room. The familiar smell of baby powder lingered; the small blue bed, once hers, was now covered in rocket stickers, and the nightlight by the bed cast a warm yellow glow. A twinge of guilt flickered, then faded — Mom had canceled her long-awaited music camp just last week, saying Tom’s new preschool fees were too high. The “Registration Canceled” email flashed in her mind, solidifying her decision. On the kitchen table, next to half-eaten toast, she left a note, “I’m leaving. Don’t look for me.”
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph1: As dawn was just breaking, Mom’s cry woke the whole house when she found the note.
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Paragraph2: Ultimately, they found Sara curled up on a bench at the bus station, shivering in the cold.
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【答案】One possible version
As dawn was just breaking, Mom’s cry woke the whole house when she found the note. Her trembling fingers crumpled the paper as she sank to the floor, a choked sob escaping her lips. Dad rushed in, his face pale with panic, while Tom’s whimpers turned to loud cries, his small hands clutching Mom’s sleeve. Guilt washed over them like a tidal wave as they finally realized how lonely Sara must have felt. With hands shaking uncontrollably, Mom whispered, “We have to find her.” They scrambled into the chilly dawn. Dad frantically called her name while Mom scanned the empty park, their desperate cries echoing through the misty streets.
Ultimately, they found Sara curled up on a bench at the bus station, shivering in the cold. Her arms wrapped tightly around her knees, she looked up with red-rimmed eyes as her parents approached. Mom rushed to envelop her in a warm embrace, tears streaming down her face. “We’re so sorry, sweetheart,” Dad said, his voice thick with emotion. In that fragile moment surrounded by the warmth she had thought was lost, the ice around Sara’s heart began to melt. She finally understood that family isn’t defined by perfection, but by the courage to mend what’s broken. Only by weathering storms together can a family truly strengthen its bonds, transforming fractures into the very foundation of a deeper connection.
