浙江省桐乡市高级中学2025-2026学年高二上学期12月月考英语试卷（含答案）
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2025学年第一学期高二年级12月月考英语学科试题卷
第Ⅰ卷
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。每段对话读两遍。
1. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Do more practice. B. Work with a partner. C. Leave the comfort zone.
2. How does the man describe Eric
A. Honest. B. Observant. C. Patient.
3. What will the man probably do this weekend
A. Visit the coffee shop. B. Bake some cakes. C. Give away cupcakes.
4. What hobby does the woman plan to develop
A. Model building. B. Watching movies. C. Rock climbing.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A delayed weekend trip. B. A popular soccer game. C. The weather for the weekend.
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至7题。
6. What problem does the man have
A. He can’t access his email.
B. He can’t open the web page.
C. He forgot to do his homework.
7. What is probably the woman
A. A librarian. B. An accountant. C. A tech assistant.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does Mike like about his new school life
A. The workload is light. B. He joined the AI art club. C. He has made some great friends.
9. How did Mike get the ticket to Coldplay’s April concert
A. He bought it online. B. He won it in a contest. C. He got it from a friend.
10. What does Sarah need to do before attending Coldplay’s concert in Chicago
A. Save enough money. B. Arrange her schedule. C. Visit her cousin.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Which place will the man skip
A. Shanghai. B. Xi’an. C. Guilin.
12. Which of the following is the most attractive to the man’s son
A. The Great Wall. B. The hutongs. C. The Forbidden City.
13. When will the family probably visit the Shanghai Tower
A. On the second day. B. On the third day. C. On the fifth day.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Why did the man get out of the taxi
A. The taxi broke down.
B. The driver overcharged him.
C. He didn’t have enough money.
15. How does the woman go to work
A. She walks there every day.
B. She always takes the bus.
C. She drives most of the time.
16. Why can’t the man share a ride with the woman
A. The carpool is full. B. They live quite far apart. C. He refuses to pay the parking fees.
17. How does the woman recommend the man get to work
A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By subway.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What makes this Van Gogh exhibition special
A. It exhibits nearly all Van Gogh’s paintings.
B. It’s the gallery’s first Van Gogh-only show.
C. It has the most visitors the gallery ever has.
19. What can we learn about the overnight event
A. It takes place this Thursday.
B. It happens on the weekend.
C. It’s the first time ever.
20. What can National Gallery members do
A. See the film earlier. B. Visit the show for free. C. Get discounted movie tickets.
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，选出最佳答案。
A
Global Youth Summit 2025-Call for Delegates
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) invites applicants aged 18-25 to participate in the 10th Annual Global Youth Summit in Geneva, Switzerland. This year’s theme, “Innovation for Sustainable Cities”, focuses on youth-led solutions to urban environmental challenges.
Program Highlights:
·Fully funded (covers airfare, accommodation, and meals) for 50 selected delegates from developing countries.
·Partial scholarships available for participants from developed nations (covers 50% of costs).
·Pre-Summit Training (July 1-5, 2025): Online workshops on public speaking and project design.
Qualification Requirements:
·Age 18-25 (by June 1, 2025)
·Fluency in English (IELTS 6.5/ TOEFL 90 or equivalent)
·Prior experience in community projects related to sustainability.
Application Process:
·Submit the online application form (include a 500-word essay on “A Local Urban Sustainability Issue and Your Proposed Solution”).
·Provide two reference letters (one academic, one from a project supervisor).
·Deadline: March 15, 2025. Late submissions will not be considered.
Post-Summit Commitment:
Delegates must implement a local sustainability project within 6 months and submit a report to UNDESA.
1. Who is qualified for full financial support
A. A 22-year-old from Kenya with TOEFL 95.
B. A 20-year-old from Canada with IELTS 7.0.
C. A 24-year-old from Japan with no prior experience.
D. A 17-year-old from India with community project experience.
2. What must all applicants provide
A. A project report. B. A video introduction.
C. Two reference letters. D. Proof of university enrollment.
3. What is implied about post-summit requirements
A. Reports can be submitted at any time. B. Only selected countries need to submit reports.
C. Delegates must apply their knowledge locally. D. Delegates may ignore them without consequences.
B
Muhammed vividly remembers the day his uncle gifted him his first storybook. At the age of 10, this was the beginning of his love for literature and poetry. Growing up, he would arrange book club gatherings with friends. In his teens, he would organize book fairs. After university, he worked in journalism. In his 20s, he had already envisioned his dream retirement plan: open a bookshop.
When earthquakes struck his hometown of Adiyaman, Türkiye, in 2023 and left a trail of destruction, little did he know that his retirement plan would be carried out decades early. “I lost many relatives and saw many horrible things,” Muhammed recalled. “We all had to come together as neighbours, as a community.”
As part of recovery plans, authorities constructed a “social market” in the town centre — where various shops would fit residents’ needs and revive economic activity. Included in the plan was a bookshop. Muhammed, already known in his community as a bibliophile, was selected to lead this effort and provided by the Turkish Red Crescent with a first set of books. “I started from zero. Everything was destroyed after the earthquakes.”
Despite the uphill battle Muhammed was driven by his belief that books could aid in his community’s collective healing. Starting with old iron shelves, Muhammed wanted to transform his bookshop into a more charming and comfortable environment. Through the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) cash grant programme, Muhammed was able to purchase new bookshelves.
Almost a year since he opened the bookshop, Muhammed is happy with where life has taken him. “I love this business. I’m happy being around books. I meet people of all walks of life and have a unique relationship with each of my customers.”
Muhammed is also involved in efforts to re-establish public libraries, named in memory of literature teachers who lost their lives during the earthquakes. Through this, he hopes to make books more accessible. Each day, Muhammed hopes that his customers are captured into a new world of healing and hope amidst the tragedy.
4. Why did Muhammed open his bookshop earlier than planned
A. He lost his job after the earthquakes. B. His neighbours offered him free books.
C. The earthquakes generated a need for recovery. D. Local charities asked him to organize a market.
5. What does the underlined word “bibliophile” in paragraph 3 mean
A Story teller. B. Book lover. C. Aid provider. D. Group leader.
6. What would Muhammed’s customers probably think of him
A. Profit-motivated. B. Community-minded. C. Peace-loving. D. Fame-seeking.
7. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Healing Page by Page B. Retiring Early, Living Freely Finally
C. Rescuing Hand in Hand D. Forgetting Sadness, Gaining Support
C
Alan Turing and Gordon Moore could never have predicted the rise of social media, memes, or cyberattacks. Decades after their invention, the architects of the atomic bomb could no more stop a nuclear war than Henry Ford could stop a car accident. Technology’s unavoidable challenge is that its makers quickly lose control over the path their inventions take once introduced to the world.
Technology exists in a complex, dynamic system, where second-, third-, and nth-order consequences spread unpredictably. Understanding technology is, in part, about trying to understand its unintended consequences, to predict not just positive impacts but “revenge effects.” Quite simply, any technology is capable of going wrong. Think of how the overuse of antibiotics (抗生素) makes them less effective, or how the “space junk” endangers spaceflight.
As the power of our tools grows exponentially and as access to them rapidly increases, so do the potential harms that no one can fully predict. One day someone is writing equations (方程式) on a blackboard or working on a prototype (机器雏形) in the garage; within decades, it has produced existential questions for humanity. This aspect of technology has felt more and more pressing to me. How do we guarantee that this new wave of technologies does more good than harm
Technology’s problem here is a containment problem. Containment is the critical ability to control, limit, and, if need be, close down technologies at any stage of their development. It means, in some circumstances, the ability to stop a technology from mushrooming in the first place, checking the ripple of unintended consequences, both good and bad.
Then, if containment is important, who should bear the duty to do it It is we technologists. More than anyone else, it is up to us to face it. We might not be able to control the final end points of our work or its long-term effects, but that is no reason to give up responsibility. Decisions technologists make at the source can still shape outcomes. Just because consequences are difficult to predict doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try.
8. Why does the author mention inventors and inventions in paragraph 1
A. To show that creations often lack control once released.
B. To highlight the fast development of technology.
C. To compare inventors’ different career paths.
D. To emphasize inventors’ irreplaceable role.
9. Which might be an example of the “revenge effect” in paragraph 2
A. Solar panels cut costs. B. AI blocks harmful questions.
C. App loses popularity after update. D. Self-driving cars crash due to errors.
10. What is the main idea of paragraph 4
A. Technology is a problem. B. Technology is a mixed blessing.
C. Technology leads to bad consequences. D. Technology needs controlled management.
11. Which best describes the nature of the last paragraph
A. A call to act. B. A conclusion of a scientific study.
C. An official warning. D. A challenge of a traditional view.
D
In the fiction and creative nonfiction classes that I teach at my university, I routinely stress the importance of every story having a plot and a purpose. The students who take this advice to heart typically produce some fine pieces and exit the class with a good grade. And, according to a study recently published in The Journal of Positive Psychology (心理学), they might just also go on to live more meaningful and productive lives than their less successful storytelling peers.
Researchers at Reichman University in Israel conducted a series of studies exploring how skill at storytelling, or the lack of such skill, impacts the sense-making function of narrative thinking. They assessed participants’ storytelling abilities and then cross-referenced the results with a self-report scale (量表).
In the first study, participants completed self-report scales assessing their sense of “meaning in life” and “approval of high-level goals”. The self-reports were used in the other two studies as well. In the second study, each participant was asked to propose “a friend who knew them very well”, and this person provided a global rating of the participant’s storytelling ability. In the third study, participants were divided into groups of three. They were then instructed to create two separate stories — one a two-minute story about an event that exhibited a personality trait that characterized them, and the other an original two-minute story using three random words — and tell these stories to the other two people in their group. The pairs of listeners then gave their ratings.
Across all three studies, participants who were rated as proficient storytellers exhibited a stronger sense of meaning in life and approval of high-level goals. The results of the study also suggest a beneficial and possibly even healing role for storytelling workshops.
While the concepts of “meaning in life” and “high-goal approval” are difficult to teach due to their abstract nature, storytelling can be taught. A little training in various strategies can turn a student with a notebook full of colorful but undeveloped ideas into a proficient (even if not necessarily published) storyteller. Having a plot and a purpose in your stories can translate into deeper meaning and higher goal-setting in your life.
12. According to the findings, better storytelling students will ______.
A. have a more productive career B. have a stronger sense of life purpose
C. achieve high grades in all subjects D. develop better critical thinking skills
13. What is special about the third study
A. Participants finish a self-report assessment scale.
B. Participants take standardized writing-grading tests.
C. Participants invite someone to give an overall assessment.
D. Participants create and share stories with group members.
14. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. Workshops promote mental well-being. B. Teaching abstract concepts is worthwhile.
C. Storytelling contributes to personal growth. D. Everybody can become a published storyteller.
15. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A course plan. B. A literature writing handbook.
C. A psychology textbook. D. A magazine’s education section.
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Patterns can be defined as predictable events or recurring responses to a specific situation. Our lives are often played out as a series of patterns. ____16____
Bad habits are patterns of behaviour that are deeply wired into our lifestyles because of constant repetition. These habits may include more harmless ones such as eating loudly or dumping your shoes on the floor instead of putting them in the closet; the more moderate ones include procrastination (拖延) and gossiping; and the more insidious ones such as gaming, drug, alcoholic addiction. ____17____ The adult brain can create new neurons (神经元) as well as trim and change existing neural pathways. Rewiring our brains to break patterns is possible.
____18____ Poverty comes with a host of problems and this elephant in the room cannot be ignored. There is no silver bullet to this complex problem, but thankfully, there are always rags-to-riches stories to show us it is possible and necessary to break the patterns of poverty.
Arguably, there are patterns that are beneficial to our lives such as an exercise or study routine. ____19____ However, patterns create predictable results and when we choose to keep to outdated patterns, we limit ourselves to an expected outcome. ____20____ If the study routine one has been following is not inspiring and does not help one to achieve his or her goals, isn’t it better to discard it James Dyson, the inventor of the first bagless vacuum cleaner, made no fewer than 5,000 changes to his innovation before he got it right. If following a pattern of doing things leads us to failure and stagnation (停滞), it is better to disrupt the pattern than continue with it.
A. We need to put an end to them.
B. We should certainly keep them.
C. The cycle of poverty is a pattern that exists worldwide.
D. It sometimes results in a sacrifice of growth and creativity.
E. Breaking these patterns of behaviour is key to ending the habit.
F. It is often not easy to break a pattern that has been rooted in a person or in a system.
G. Most of us are stuck inside certain patterns some of which are better broken than continued.
第三部分 语言知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Lauren and Andrew Gruel, owners of a seafood restaurant, are used to thinking local. ____21____, they serve fresh seafood from nearby fishers, but this week, their restaurant has become a wildfire ____22____ center.
Big wildfires in Los Angeles have destroyed thousands of homes and claimed ____23____. The Gruels, heartbroken by the disaster, decided to help. They put the ____24____ out on social media that they would ____25____ donations for their neighbors up north. A stream of volunteers has shown up to the restaurant ____26____ to help. Some come armed with supplies; others are ____27____ with their trucks to transport the ____28____ to LA.
Some of the biggest ____29____ right now for the hundreds of displaced Angelenos, many of whom have lost most of their belongings in the disaster, are socks, underwear and baby formula. But Lauren also thought about children who had lost everything. “Toys and coloring books would be ____30____,” she said.
____31____ collecting donations, the restaurant is offering free meals to wildfire ____32____. “If you need to stay here,____33____ a bite to eat, or figure out your next step, you’re more than ____34____ to just hang out here for a few while,” said Andrew.
Volunteers like Alex Ordorica, a local resident, helped transport supplies. After his second trip to the center, he said, “Every box ____35____ isn’t just supplies — it’s a reminder that nobody’s alone in this.”
21. A. Globally B. Normally C. Fortunately D. Surprisingly
22. A. relief B. prevention C. information D. research
23. A. jobs B. lives C. luggage D. responsibility
24. A. menu B. word C. event D. picture
25. A. house B. earn C. increase D. cancel
26. A. hesitant B. unable C. curious D. ready
27. A. calling up B. taking off C. stopping by D. trying out
28. A. medicine B. aid C. care D. arms
29. A. needs B. tools C. interests D. worries
30. A. great B. useless C. expensive D. educational
31. A. Instead of B. Due to C. In addition to D. In spite of
32 A. fighters B. neighbors C. criminals D. victims
33. A. buy B. demand C. offer D. grab
34. A. grateful B. safe C. welcome D. happy
35. A. lost B. stored C. ordered D. delivered
第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
For thousands of years, civilizations all over the world have used music to heal people. But it’s only in the last few years that scientists ____36____ (begin) to discover why it works.
When we listen to music almost every part of the brain lights up-from the areas that control movement and memory ____37____ those that process language and emotion. It’s like ____38____ (set) a firework off inside our heads. In the same way that bodybuilders grow big muscles from working out at the gym, the more we use a part of our brain, the ____39____ (strong) it becomes.
Modern music therapists use this knowledge to exercise ____40____ (damage) parts of the brain that are not ____41____ (access) in any other way. Listening to the rhythm of music turns on movement areas of the brain, ____42____ helps people with Parkinson’s disease become more mobile. Singing ____43____ (activate) language areas ____44____ is used to help stroke victims learn to talk again. The emotional impact of music has even been used to help children with autism learn to understand other people’s emotions, helping them with social interaction and self-expression skills. By listening to and performing music, people can ____45____ (true) rebuild the structures of their mind.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 你校学生会计划发起“合理使用AI学习辅助工具”的倡议。请你以学生会名义，面向包括国际交流生在内的全校学生写一篇英语倡议书。内容包括：1. 说明现状。2. 发出积极倡议。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear fellow students,
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Student Union
第二节（满分25分）
47. 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。
Ballet was a way of life in Kelly’s family. Her elder sister Serena was now dancing at a college. Though Kelly’s mom always wanted her to follow in her sister’s footsteps and Kelly herself was good at ballet, her love for ballet had faded years before, and she was eager for a new challenge.
One day at school, as Kelly left the dance studio, she walked past the gym, fascinated by boxers training inside the boxing ring (拳击赛场). She was deeply impressed by how hard they hit and how fast they moved. In fact, she’d long been attracted to boxing.
She pulled a piece of paper from her backpack. On the familiar Oakwood High School Club Sign-up Sheet was the phrase: BOXING CLUB TRYOUT (选拔). That was what Kelly really wanted to do. She knew her mom had high expectations for her when it came to ballet. Tired of trying to keep with her sister, Kelly was ready to carve (开辟) her own path.
The next day, she gathered her courage and told Serena about her new passion. At first, Serena didn’t understand and thought she was just joking. But when she saw Kelly was serious, she replied, “You know Mom wants you to be a ballet dancer, right Besides, boxing is only for boys, and you’re so good at ballet. Lean into your strength, Kelly.”
“But this is where I want to put my strength,” Kelly insisted, “and what exactly does ‘only for boys’ mean, anyway Boxing is a sport for everyone!”
Gradually, touched by her determination and passion, Serena began to understand and support her. Kelly could feel it. Her sister was going to respect her decision, no matter what. But that was nothing compared to the preparations for the tryout, where she was required to show her footwork (步法) and punching (击打) abilities with other candidates (候选人). Boxing didn’t come natural to Kelly, but she had made úp her mind to stick with her choice.
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。
Para l: Then Kelly began her training for the tryout, keeping it a secret from her mom.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Para 2: The following Monday, results of the boxing tryout were posted.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案版
2025学年第一学期高二年级12月月考英语学科试题卷
第Ⅰ卷
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。每段对话读两遍。
1. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Do more practice. B. Work with a partner. C. Leave the comfort zone.
2. How does the man describe Eric
A. Honest. B. Observant. C. Patient.
3. What will the man probably do this weekend
A. Visit the coffee shop. B. Bake some cakes. C. Give away cupcakes.
4. What hobby does the woman plan to develop
A. Model building. B. Watching movies. C. Rock climbing.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A delayed weekend trip. B. A popular soccer game. C. The weather for the weekend.
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至7题。
6. What problem does the man have
A. He can’t access his email.
B. He can’t open the web page.
C. He forgot to do his homework.
7. What is probably the woman
A. A librarian. B. An accountant. C. A tech assistant.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does Mike like about his new school life
A. The workload is light. B. He joined the AI art club. C. He has made some great friends.
9. How did Mike get the ticket to Coldplay’s April concert
A. He bought it online. B. He won it in a contest. C. He got it from a friend.
10. What does Sarah need to do before attending Coldplay’s concert in Chicago
A. Save enough money. B. Arrange her schedule. C. Visit her cousin.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Which place will the man skip
A. Shanghai. B. Xi’an. C. Guilin.
12. Which of the following is the most attractive to the man’s son
A. The Great Wall. B. The hutongs. C. The Forbidden City.
13. When will the family probably visit the Shanghai Tower
A. On the second day. B. On the third day. C. On the fifth day.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Why did the man get out of the taxi
A. The taxi broke down.
B. The driver overcharged him.
C. He didn’t have enough money.
15. How does the woman go to work
A. She walks there every day.
B. She always takes the bus.
C. She drives most of the time.
16. Why can’t the man share a ride with the woman
A. The carpool is full. B. They live quite far apart. C. He refuses to pay the parking fees.
17. How does the woman recommend the man get to work
A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By subway.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What makes this Van Gogh exhibition special
A. It exhibits nearly all Van Gogh’s paintings.
B. It’s the gallery’s first Van Gogh-only show.
C. It has the most visitors the gallery ever has.
19. What can we learn about the overnight event
A. It takes place this Thursday.
B. It happens on the weekend.
C. It’s the first time ever.
20. What can National Gallery members do
A. See the film earlier. B. Visit the show for free. C. Get discounted movie tickets.
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，选出最佳答案。
A
Global Youth Summit 2025-Call for Delegates
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) invites applicants aged 18-25 to participate in the 10th Annual Global Youth Summit in Geneva, Switzerland. This year’s theme, “Innovation for Sustainable Cities”, focuses on youth-led solutions to urban environmental challenges.
Program Highlights:
·Fully funded (covers airfare, accommodation, and meals) for 50 selected delegates from developing countries.
·Partial scholarships available for participants from developed nations (covers 50% of costs).
·Pre-Summit Training (July 1-5, 2025): Online workshops on public speaking and project design.
Qualification Requirements:
·Age 18-25 (by June 1, 2025)
·Fluency in English (IELTS 6.5/ TOEFL 90 or equivalent)
·Prior experience in community projects related to sustainability.
Application Process:
·Submit the online application form (include a 500-word essay on “A Local Urban Sustainability Issue and Your Proposed Solution”).
·Provide two reference letters (one academic, one from a project supervisor).
·Deadline: March 15, 2025. Late submissions will not be considered.
Post-Summit Commitment:
Delegates must implement a local sustainability project within 6 months and submit a report to UNDESA.
1. Who is qualified for full financial support
A. A 22-year-old from Kenya with TOEFL 95.
B. A 20-year-old from Canada with IELTS 7.0.
C. A 24-year-old from Japan with no prior experience.
D. A 17-year-old from India with community project experience.
2. What must all applicants provide
A. A project report. B. A video introduction.
C. Two reference letters. D. Proof of university enrollment.
3. What is implied about post-summit requirements
A. Reports can be submitted at any time. B. Only selected countries need to submit reports.
C. Delegates must apply their knowledge locally. D. Delegates may ignore them without consequences.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. C
B
Muhammed vividly remembers the day his uncle gifted him his first storybook. At the age of 10, this was the beginning of his love for literature and poetry. Growing up, he would arrange book club gatherings with friends. In his teens, he would organize book fairs. After university, he worked in journalism. In his 20s, he had already envisioned his dream retirement plan: open a bookshop.
When earthquakes struck his hometown of Adiyaman, Türkiye, in 2023 and left a trail of destruction, little did he know that his retirement plan would be carried out decades early. “I lost many relatives and saw many horrible things,” Muhammed recalled. “We all had to come together as neighbours, as a community.”
As part of recovery plans, authorities constructed a “social market” in the town centre — where various shops would fit residents’ needs and revive economic activity. Included in the plan was a bookshop. Muhammed, already known in his community as a bibliophile, was selected to lead this effort and provided by the Turkish Red Crescent with a first set of books. “I started from zero. Everything was destroyed after the earthquakes.”
Despite the uphill battle Muhammed was driven by his belief that books could aid in his community’s collective healing. Starting with old iron shelves, Muhammed wanted to transform his bookshop into a more charming and comfortable environment. Through the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) cash grant programme, Muhammed was able to purchase new bookshelves.
Almost a year since he opened the bookshop, Muhammed is happy with where life has taken him. “I love this business. I’m happy being around books. I meet people of all walks of life and have a unique relationship with each of my customers.”
Muhammed is also involved in efforts to re-establish public libraries, named in memory of literature teachers who lost their lives during the earthquakes. Through this, he hopes to make books more accessible. Each day, Muhammed hopes that his customers are captured into a new world of healing and hope amidst the tragedy.
4. Why did Muhammed open his bookshop earlier than planned
A. He lost his job after the earthquakes. B. His neighbours offered him free books.
C. The earthquakes generated a need for recovery. D. Local charities asked him to organize a market.
5. What does the underlined word “bibliophile” in paragraph 3 mean
A Story teller. B. Book lover. C. Aid provider. D. Group leader.
6. What would Muhammed’s customers probably think of him
A. Profit-motivated. B. Community-minded. C. Peace-loving. D. Fame-seeking.
7. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Healing Page by Page B. Retiring Early, Living Freely Finally
C. Rescuing Hand in Hand D. Forgetting Sadness, Gaining Support
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. B 7. A
C
Alan Turing and Gordon Moore could never have predicted the rise of social media, memes, or cyberattacks. Decades after their invention, the architects of the atomic bomb could no more stop a nuclear war than Henry Ford could stop a car accident. Technology’s unavoidable challenge is that its makers quickly lose control over the path their inventions take once introduced to the world.
Technology exists in a complex, dynamic system, where second-, third-, and nth-order consequences spread unpredictably. Understanding technology is, in part, about trying to understand its unintended consequences, to predict not just positive impacts but “revenge effects.” Quite simply, any technology is capable of going wrong. Think of how the overuse of antibiotics (抗生素) makes them less effective, or how the “space junk” endangers spaceflight.
As the power of our tools grows exponentially and as access to them rapidly increases, so do the potential harms that no one can fully predict. One day someone is writing equations (方程式) on a blackboard or working on a prototype (机器雏形) in the garage; within decades, it has produced existential questions for humanity. This aspect of technology has felt more and more pressing to me. How do we guarantee that this new wave of technologies does more good than harm
Technology’s problem here is a containment problem. Containment is the critical ability to control, limit, and, if need be, close down technologies at any stage of their development. It means, in some circumstances, the ability to stop a technology from mushrooming in the first place, checking the ripple of unintended consequences, both good and bad.
Then, if containment is important, who should bear the duty to do it It is we technologists. More than anyone else, it is up to us to face it. We might not be able to control the final end points of our work or its long-term effects, but that is no reason to give up responsibility. Decisions technologists make at the source can still shape outcomes. Just because consequences are difficult to predict doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try.
8. Why does the author mention inventors and inventions in paragraph 1
A. To show that creations often lack control once released.
B. To highlight the fast development of technology.
C. To compare inventors’ different career paths.
D. To emphasize inventors’ irreplaceable role.
9. Which might be an example of the “revenge effect” in paragraph 2
A. Solar panels cut costs. B. AI blocks harmful questions.
C. App loses popularity after update. D. Self-driving cars crash due to errors.
10. What is the main idea of paragraph 4
A. Technology is a problem. B. Technology is a mixed blessing.
C. Technology leads to bad consequences. D. Technology needs controlled management.
11. Which best describes the nature of the last paragraph
A. A call to act. B. A conclusion of a scientific study.
C. An official warning. D. A challenge of a traditional view.
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. D 11. A
D
In the fiction and creative nonfiction classes that I teach at my university, I routinely stress the importance of every story having a plot and a purpose. The students who take this advice to heart typically produce some fine pieces and exit the class with a good grade. And, according to a study recently published in The Journal of Positive Psychology (心理学), they might just also go on to live more meaningful and productive lives than their less successful storytelling peers.
Researchers at Reichman University in Israel conducted a series of studies exploring how skill at storytelling, or the lack of such skill, impacts the sense-making function of narrative thinking. They assessed participants’ storytelling abilities and then cross-referenced the results with a self-report scale (量表).
In the first study, participants completed self-report scales assessing their sense of “meaning in life” and “approval of high-level goals”. The self-reports were used in the other two studies as well. In the second study, each participant was asked to propose “a friend who knew them very well”, and this person provided a global rating of the participant’s storytelling ability. In the third study, participants were divided into groups of three. They were then instructed to create two separate stories — one a two-minute story about an event that exhibited a personality trait that characterized them, and the other an original two-minute story using three random words — and tell these stories to the other two people in their group. The pairs of listeners then gave their ratings.
Across all three studies, participants who were rated as proficient storytellers exhibited a stronger sense of meaning in life and approval of high-level goals. The results of the study also suggest a beneficial and possibly even healing role for storytelling workshops.
While the concepts of “meaning in life” and “high-goal approval” are difficult to teach due to their abstract nature, storytelling can be taught. A little training in various strategies can turn a student with a notebook full of colorful but undeveloped ideas into a proficient (even if not necessarily published) storyteller. Having a plot and a purpose in your stories can translate into deeper meaning and higher goal-setting in your life.
12. According to the findings, better storytelling students will ______.
A. have a more productive career B. have a stronger sense of life purpose
C. achieve high grades in all subjects D. develop better critical thinking skills
13. What is special about the third study
A. Participants finish a self-report assessment scale.
B. Participants take standardized writing-grading tests.
C. Participants invite someone to give an overall assessment.
D. Participants create and share stories with group members.
14. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. Workshops promote mental well-being. B. Teaching abstract concepts is worthwhile.
C. Storytelling contributes to personal growth. D. Everybody can become a published storyteller.
15. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A course plan. B. A literature writing handbook.
C. A psychology textbook. D. A magazine’s education section.
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. C 15. D
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Patterns can be defined as predictable events or recurring responses to a specific situation. Our lives are often played out as a series of patterns. ____16____
Bad habits are patterns of behaviour that are deeply wired into our lifestyles because of constant repetition. These habits may include more harmless ones such as eating loudly or dumping your shoes on the floor instead of putting them in the closet; the more moderate ones include procrastination (拖延) and gossiping; and the more insidious ones such as gaming, drug, alcoholic addiction. ____17____ The adult brain can create new neurons (神经元) as well as trim and change existing neural pathways. Rewiring our brains to break patterns is possible.
____18____ Poverty comes with a host of problems and this elephant in the room cannot be ignored. There is no silver bullet to this complex problem, but thankfully, there are always rags-to-riches stories to show us it is possible and necessary to break the patterns of poverty.
Arguably, there are patterns that are beneficial to our lives such as an exercise or study routine. ____19____ However, patterns create predictable results and when we choose to keep to outdated patterns, we limit ourselves to an expected outcome. ____20____ If the study routine one has been following is not inspiring and does not help one to achieve his or her goals, isn’t it better to discard it James Dyson, the inventor of the first bagless vacuum cleaner, made no fewer than 5,000 changes to his innovation before he got it right. If following a pattern of doing things leads us to failure and stagnation (停滞), it is better to disrupt the pattern than continue with it.
A. We need to put an end to them.
B. We should certainly keep them.
C. The cycle of poverty is a pattern that exists worldwide.
D. It sometimes results in a sacrifice of growth and creativity.
E. Breaking these patterns of behaviour is key to ending the habit.
F. It is often not easy to break a pattern that has been rooted in a person or in a system.
G. Most of us are stuck inside certain patterns some of which are better broken than continued.
【答案】16. G 17. E 18. C 19. B 20. D
第三部分 语言知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Lauren and Andrew Gruel, owners of a seafood restaurant, are used to thinking local. ____21____, they serve fresh seafood from nearby fishers, but this week, their restaurant has become a wildfire ____22____ center.
Big wildfires in Los Angeles have destroyed thousands of homes and claimed ____23____. The Gruels, heartbroken by the disaster, decided to help. They put the ____24____ out on social media that they would ____25____ donations for their neighbors up north. A stream of volunteers has shown up to the restaurant ____26____ to help. Some come armed with supplies; others are ____27____ with their trucks to transport the ____28____ to LA.
Some of the biggest ____29____ right now for the hundreds of displaced Angelenos, many of whom have lost most of their belongings in the disaster, are socks, underwear and baby formula. But Lauren also thought about children who had lost everything. “Toys and coloring books would be ____30____,” she said.
____31____ collecting donations, the restaurant is offering free meals to wildfire ____32____. “If you need to stay here,____33____ a bite to eat, or figure out your next step, you’re more than ____34____ to just hang out here for a few while,” said Andrew.
Volunteers like Alex Ordorica, a local resident, helped transport supplies. After his second trip to the center, he said, “Every box ____35____ isn’t just supplies — it’s a reminder that nobody’s alone in this.”
21. A. Globally B. Normally C. Fortunately D. Surprisingly
22. A. relief B. prevention C. information D. research
23. A. jobs B. lives C. luggage D. responsibility
24. A. menu B. word C. event D. picture
25. A. house B. earn C. increase D. cancel
26. A. hesitant B. unable C. curious D. ready
27. A. calling up B. taking off C. stopping by D. trying out
28. A. medicine B. aid C. care D. arms
29. A. needs B. tools C. interests D. worries
30. A. great B. useless C. expensive D. educational
31. A. Instead of B. Due to C. In addition to D. In spite of
32 A. fighters B. neighbors C. criminals D. victims
33. A. buy B. demand C. offer D. grab
34. A. grateful B. safe C. welcome D. happy
35. A. lost B. stored C. ordered D. delivered
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. B 24. B 25. A 26. D 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. A 31. C 32. D 33. D 34. C 35. D
第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
For thousands of years, civilizations all over the world have used music to heal people. But it’s only in the last few years that scientists ____36____ (begin) to discover why it works.
When we listen to music almost every part of the brain lights up-from the areas that control movement and memory ____37____ those that process language and emotion. It’s like ____38____ (set) a firework off inside our heads. In the same way that bodybuilders grow big muscles from working out at the gym, the more we use a part of our brain, the ____39____ (strong) it becomes.
Modern music therapists use this knowledge to exercise ____40____ (damage) parts of the brain that are not ____41____ (access) in any other way. Listening to the rhythm of music turns on movement areas of the brain, ____42____ helps people with Parkinson’s disease become more mobile. Singing ____43____ (activate) language areas ____44____ is used to help stroke victims learn to talk again. The emotional impact of music has even been used to help children with autism learn to understand other people’s emotions, helping them with social interaction and self-expression skills. By listening to and performing music, people can ____45____ (true) rebuild the structures of their mind.
【答案】36. have begun
37. to 38. setting
39. stronger
40. damaged
41. accessible
42. which 43. activates
44. and 45. truly
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 你校学生会计划发起“合理使用AI学习辅助工具”的倡议。请你以学生会名义，面向包括国际交流生在内的全校学生写一篇英语倡议书。内容包括：1. 说明现状。2. 发出积极倡议。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear fellow students,
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Student Union
【答案】Dear fellow students,
In the digital age, AI learning tools have become ubiquitous, aiding us in language learning, problem-solving, and more. However, over-reliance on them can hinder our independent thinking and creativity.
Let’s use AI tools wisely. Firstly, regard them as assistants that can offer us efficient learning support, not substitutes for our own efforts. Secondly, balance AI use with traditional learning methods which have stood the test of time. Lastly, share positive experiences that can set good examples for others and guide peers to use AI properly.
Together, let’s harness AI’s power to enhance our learning journey!
The Student Union
第二节（满分25分）
47. 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。
Ballet was a way of life in Kelly’s family. Her elder sister Serena was now dancing at a college. Though Kelly’s mom always wanted her to follow in her sister’s footsteps and Kelly herself was good at ballet, her love for ballet had faded years before, and she was eager for a new challenge.
One day at school, as Kelly left the dance studio, she walked past the gym, fascinated by boxers training inside the boxing ring (拳击赛场). She was deeply impressed by how hard they hit and how fast they moved. In fact, she’d long been attracted to boxing.
She pulled a piece of paper from her backpack. On the familiar Oakwood High School Club Sign-up Sheet was the phrase: BOXING CLUB TRYOUT (选拔). That was what Kelly really wanted to do. She knew her mom had high expectations for her when it came to ballet. Tired of trying to keep with her sister, Kelly was ready to carve (开辟) her own path.
The next day, she gathered her courage and told Serena about her new passion. At first, Serena didn’t understand and thought she was just joking. But when she saw Kelly was serious, she replied, “You know Mom wants you to be a ballet dancer, right Besides, boxing is only for boys, and you’re so good at ballet. Lean into your strength, Kelly.”
“But this is where I want to put my strength,” Kelly insisted, “and what exactly does ‘only for boys’ mean, anyway Boxing is a sport for everyone!”
Gradually, touched by her determination and passion, Serena began to understand and support her. Kelly could feel it. Her sister was going to respect her decision, no matter what. But that was nothing compared to the preparations for the tryout, where she was required to show her footwork (步法) and punching (击打) abilities with other candidates (候选人). Boxing didn’t come natural to Kelly, but she had made úp her mind to stick with her choice.
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。
Para l: Then Kelly began her training for the tryout, keeping it a secret from her mom.
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Para 2: The following Monday, results of the boxing tryout were posted.
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【答案】 Para l: Then Kelly began her training, keeping it a secret from her mom. Every day after school, Kelly dashed to the boxing gym, occupying herself with the intense training. Even when she was made fun of by boys in the gym, she bit her lip tightly and continued her training. Finally, the tryout came. Extremely nervous though, she stepped into the boxing ring, moved fast and punched hard to the surprise of other candidates. After the tryout, Kelly left the gym confidently, knowing she did her best.
Para 2: The following Monday, results of the boxing tryout were posted. To her delight, Kelly found her name on the list. At dinner that day, Kelly gathered her courage and said to her mom, “I'm sorry, Mom. I've made the boxing team and I'm ready to carve my own path.” At first, a flicker of disbelief and shock crossed her mom's face, but after a long, heart-to-heart talk, she gave Kelly a bear hug and whispered softly, “I'm so proud of you for being yourself. ”
第Ⅰ卷
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。每段对话读两遍。
1. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Do more practice. B. Work with a partner. C. Leave the comfort zone.
2. How does the man describe Eric
A. Honest. B. Observant. C. Patient.
3. What will the man probably do this weekend
A. Visit the coffee shop. B. Bake some cakes. C. Give away cupcakes.
4. What hobby does the woman plan to develop
A. Model building. B. Watching movies. C. Rock climbing.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A delayed weekend trip. B. A popular soccer game. C. The weather for the weekend.
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至7题。
6. What problem does the man have
A. He can’t access his email.
B. He can’t open the web page.
C. He forgot to do his homework.
7. What is probably the woman
A. A librarian. B. An accountant. C. A tech assistant.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does Mike like about his new school life
A. The workload is light. B. He joined the AI art club. C. He has made some great friends.
9. How did Mike get the ticket to Coldplay’s April concert
A. He bought it online. B. He won it in a contest. C. He got it from a friend.
10. What does Sarah need to do before attending Coldplay’s concert in Chicago
A. Save enough money. B. Arrange her schedule. C. Visit her cousin.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Which place will the man skip
A. Shanghai. B. Xi’an. C. Guilin.
12. Which of the following is the most attractive to the man’s son
A. The Great Wall. B. The hutongs. C. The Forbidden City.
13. When will the family probably visit the Shanghai Tower
A. On the second day. B. On the third day. C. On the fifth day.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Why did the man get out of the taxi
A. The taxi broke down.
B. The driver overcharged him.
C. He didn’t have enough money.
15. How does the woman go to work
A. She walks there every day.
B. She always takes the bus.
C. She drives most of the time.
16. Why can’t the man share a ride with the woman
A. The carpool is full. B. They live quite far apart. C. He refuses to pay the parking fees.
17. How does the woman recommend the man get to work
A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By subway.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What makes this Van Gogh exhibition special
A. It exhibits nearly all Van Gogh’s paintings.
B. It’s the gallery’s first Van Gogh-only show.
C. It has the most visitors the gallery ever has.
19. What can we learn about the overnight event
A. It takes place this Thursday.
B. It happens on the weekend.
C. It’s the first time ever.
20. What can National Gallery members do
A. See the film earlier. B. Visit the show for free. C. Get discounted movie tickets.
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，选出最佳答案。
A
Global Youth Summit 2025-Call for Delegates
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) invites applicants aged 18-25 to participate in the 10th Annual Global Youth Summit in Geneva, Switzerland. This year’s theme, “Innovation for Sustainable Cities”, focuses on youth-led solutions to urban environmental challenges.
Program Highlights:
·Fully funded (covers airfare, accommodation, and meals) for 50 selected delegates from developing countries.
·Partial scholarships available for participants from developed nations (covers 50% of costs).
·Pre-Summit Training (July 1-5, 2025): Online workshops on public speaking and project design.
Qualification Requirements:
·Age 18-25 (by June 1, 2025)
·Fluency in English (IELTS 6.5/ TOEFL 90 or equivalent)
·Prior experience in community projects related to sustainability.
Application Process:
·Submit the online application form (include a 500-word essay on “A Local Urban Sustainability Issue and Your Proposed Solution”).
·Provide two reference letters (one academic, one from a project supervisor).
·Deadline: March 15, 2025. Late submissions will not be considered.
Post-Summit Commitment:
Delegates must implement a local sustainability project within 6 months and submit a report to UNDESA.
1. Who is qualified for full financial support
A. A 22-year-old from Kenya with TOEFL 95.
B. A 20-year-old from Canada with IELTS 7.0.
C. A 24-year-old from Japan with no prior experience.
D. A 17-year-old from India with community project experience.
2. What must all applicants provide
A. A project report. B. A video introduction.
C. Two reference letters. D. Proof of university enrollment.
3. What is implied about post-summit requirements
A. Reports can be submitted at any time. B. Only selected countries need to submit reports.
C. Delegates must apply their knowledge locally. D. Delegates may ignore them without consequences.
B
Muhammed vividly remembers the day his uncle gifted him his first storybook. At the age of 10, this was the beginning of his love for literature and poetry. Growing up, he would arrange book club gatherings with friends. In his teens, he would organize book fairs. After university, he worked in journalism. In his 20s, he had already envisioned his dream retirement plan: open a bookshop.
When earthquakes struck his hometown of Adiyaman, Türkiye, in 2023 and left a trail of destruction, little did he know that his retirement plan would be carried out decades early. “I lost many relatives and saw many horrible things,” Muhammed recalled. “We all had to come together as neighbours, as a community.”
As part of recovery plans, authorities constructed a “social market” in the town centre — where various shops would fit residents’ needs and revive economic activity. Included in the plan was a bookshop. Muhammed, already known in his community as a bibliophile, was selected to lead this effort and provided by the Turkish Red Crescent with a first set of books. “I started from zero. Everything was destroyed after the earthquakes.”
Despite the uphill battle Muhammed was driven by his belief that books could aid in his community’s collective healing. Starting with old iron shelves, Muhammed wanted to transform his bookshop into a more charming and comfortable environment. Through the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) cash grant programme, Muhammed was able to purchase new bookshelves.
Almost a year since he opened the bookshop, Muhammed is happy with where life has taken him. “I love this business. I’m happy being around books. I meet people of all walks of life and have a unique relationship with each of my customers.”
Muhammed is also involved in efforts to re-establish public libraries, named in memory of literature teachers who lost their lives during the earthquakes. Through this, he hopes to make books more accessible. Each day, Muhammed hopes that his customers are captured into a new world of healing and hope amidst the tragedy.
4. Why did Muhammed open his bookshop earlier than planned
A. He lost his job after the earthquakes. B. His neighbours offered him free books.
C. The earthquakes generated a need for recovery. D. Local charities asked him to organize a market.
5. What does the underlined word “bibliophile” in paragraph 3 mean
A Story teller. B. Book lover. C. Aid provider. D. Group leader.
6. What would Muhammed’s customers probably think of him
A. Profit-motivated. B. Community-minded. C. Peace-loving. D. Fame-seeking.
7. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Healing Page by Page B. Retiring Early, Living Freely Finally
C. Rescuing Hand in Hand D. Forgetting Sadness, Gaining Support
C
Alan Turing and Gordon Moore could never have predicted the rise of social media, memes, or cyberattacks. Decades after their invention, the architects of the atomic bomb could no more stop a nuclear war than Henry Ford could stop a car accident. Technology’s unavoidable challenge is that its makers quickly lose control over the path their inventions take once introduced to the world.
Technology exists in a complex, dynamic system, where second-, third-, and nth-order consequences spread unpredictably. Understanding technology is, in part, about trying to understand its unintended consequences, to predict not just positive impacts but “revenge effects.” Quite simply, any technology is capable of going wrong. Think of how the overuse of antibiotics (抗生素) makes them less effective, or how the “space junk” endangers spaceflight.
As the power of our tools grows exponentially and as access to them rapidly increases, so do the potential harms that no one can fully predict. One day someone is writing equations (方程式) on a blackboard or working on a prototype (机器雏形) in the garage; within decades, it has produced existential questions for humanity. This aspect of technology has felt more and more pressing to me. How do we guarantee that this new wave of technologies does more good than harm
Technology’s problem here is a containment problem. Containment is the critical ability to control, limit, and, if need be, close down technologies at any stage of their development. It means, in some circumstances, the ability to stop a technology from mushrooming in the first place, checking the ripple of unintended consequences, both good and bad.
Then, if containment is important, who should bear the duty to do it It is we technologists. More than anyone else, it is up to us to face it. We might not be able to control the final end points of our work or its long-term effects, but that is no reason to give up responsibility. Decisions technologists make at the source can still shape outcomes. Just because consequences are difficult to predict doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try.
8. Why does the author mention inventors and inventions in paragraph 1
A. To show that creations often lack control once released.
B. To highlight the fast development of technology.
C. To compare inventors’ different career paths.
D. To emphasize inventors’ irreplaceable role.
9. Which might be an example of the “revenge effect” in paragraph 2
A. Solar panels cut costs. B. AI blocks harmful questions.
C. App loses popularity after update. D. Self-driving cars crash due to errors.
10. What is the main idea of paragraph 4
A. Technology is a problem. B. Technology is a mixed blessing.
C. Technology leads to bad consequences. D. Technology needs controlled management.
11. Which best describes the nature of the last paragraph
A. A call to act. B. A conclusion of a scientific study.
C. An official warning. D. A challenge of a traditional view.
D
In the fiction and creative nonfiction classes that I teach at my university, I routinely stress the importance of every story having a plot and a purpose. The students who take this advice to heart typically produce some fine pieces and exit the class with a good grade. And, according to a study recently published in The Journal of Positive Psychology (心理学), they might just also go on to live more meaningful and productive lives than their less successful storytelling peers.
Researchers at Reichman University in Israel conducted a series of studies exploring how skill at storytelling, or the lack of such skill, impacts the sense-making function of narrative thinking. They assessed participants’ storytelling abilities and then cross-referenced the results with a self-report scale (量表).
In the first study, participants completed self-report scales assessing their sense of “meaning in life” and “approval of high-level goals”. The self-reports were used in the other two studies as well. In the second study, each participant was asked to propose “a friend who knew them very well”, and this person provided a global rating of the participant’s storytelling ability. In the third study, participants were divided into groups of three. They were then instructed to create two separate stories — one a two-minute story about an event that exhibited a personality trait that characterized them, and the other an original two-minute story using three random words — and tell these stories to the other two people in their group. The pairs of listeners then gave their ratings.
Across all three studies, participants who were rated as proficient storytellers exhibited a stronger sense of meaning in life and approval of high-level goals. The results of the study also suggest a beneficial and possibly even healing role for storytelling workshops.
While the concepts of “meaning in life” and “high-goal approval” are difficult to teach due to their abstract nature, storytelling can be taught. A little training in various strategies can turn a student with a notebook full of colorful but undeveloped ideas into a proficient (even if not necessarily published) storyteller. Having a plot and a purpose in your stories can translate into deeper meaning and higher goal-setting in your life.
12. According to the findings, better storytelling students will ______.
A. have a more productive career B. have a stronger sense of life purpose
C. achieve high grades in all subjects D. develop better critical thinking skills
13. What is special about the third study
A. Participants finish a self-report assessment scale.
B. Participants take standardized writing-grading tests.
C. Participants invite someone to give an overall assessment.
D. Participants create and share stories with group members.
14. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. Workshops promote mental well-being. B. Teaching abstract concepts is worthwhile.
C. Storytelling contributes to personal growth. D. Everybody can become a published storyteller.
15. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A course plan. B. A literature writing handbook.
C. A psychology textbook. D. A magazine’s education section.
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Patterns can be defined as predictable events or recurring responses to a specific situation. Our lives are often played out as a series of patterns. ____16____
Bad habits are patterns of behaviour that are deeply wired into our lifestyles because of constant repetition. These habits may include more harmless ones such as eating loudly or dumping your shoes on the floor instead of putting them in the closet; the more moderate ones include procrastination (拖延) and gossiping; and the more insidious ones such as gaming, drug, alcoholic addiction. ____17____ The adult brain can create new neurons (神经元) as well as trim and change existing neural pathways. Rewiring our brains to break patterns is possible.
____18____ Poverty comes with a host of problems and this elephant in the room cannot be ignored. There is no silver bullet to this complex problem, but thankfully, there are always rags-to-riches stories to show us it is possible and necessary to break the patterns of poverty.
Arguably, there are patterns that are beneficial to our lives such as an exercise or study routine. ____19____ However, patterns create predictable results and when we choose to keep to outdated patterns, we limit ourselves to an expected outcome. ____20____ If the study routine one has been following is not inspiring and does not help one to achieve his or her goals, isn’t it better to discard it James Dyson, the inventor of the first bagless vacuum cleaner, made no fewer than 5,000 changes to his innovation before he got it right. If following a pattern of doing things leads us to failure and stagnation (停滞), it is better to disrupt the pattern than continue with it.
A. We need to put an end to them.
B. We should certainly keep them.
C. The cycle of poverty is a pattern that exists worldwide.
D. It sometimes results in a sacrifice of growth and creativity.
E. Breaking these patterns of behaviour is key to ending the habit.
F. It is often not easy to break a pattern that has been rooted in a person or in a system.
G. Most of us are stuck inside certain patterns some of which are better broken than continued.
第三部分 语言知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Lauren and Andrew Gruel, owners of a seafood restaurant, are used to thinking local. ____21____, they serve fresh seafood from nearby fishers, but this week, their restaurant has become a wildfire ____22____ center.
Big wildfires in Los Angeles have destroyed thousands of homes and claimed ____23____. The Gruels, heartbroken by the disaster, decided to help. They put the ____24____ out on social media that they would ____25____ donations for their neighbors up north. A stream of volunteers has shown up to the restaurant ____26____ to help. Some come armed with supplies; others are ____27____ with their trucks to transport the ____28____ to LA.
Some of the biggest ____29____ right now for the hundreds of displaced Angelenos, many of whom have lost most of their belongings in the disaster, are socks, underwear and baby formula. But Lauren also thought about children who had lost everything. “Toys and coloring books would be ____30____,” she said.
____31____ collecting donations, the restaurant is offering free meals to wildfire ____32____. “If you need to stay here,____33____ a bite to eat, or figure out your next step, you’re more than ____34____ to just hang out here for a few while,” said Andrew.
Volunteers like Alex Ordorica, a local resident, helped transport supplies. After his second trip to the center, he said, “Every box ____35____ isn’t just supplies — it’s a reminder that nobody’s alone in this.”
21. A. Globally B. Normally C. Fortunately D. Surprisingly
22. A. relief B. prevention C. information D. research
23. A. jobs B. lives C. luggage D. responsibility
24. A. menu B. word C. event D. picture
25. A. house B. earn C. increase D. cancel
26. A. hesitant B. unable C. curious D. ready
27. A. calling up B. taking off C. stopping by D. trying out
28. A. medicine B. aid C. care D. arms
29. A. needs B. tools C. interests D. worries
30. A. great B. useless C. expensive D. educational
31. A. Instead of B. Due to C. In addition to D. In spite of
32 A. fighters B. neighbors C. criminals D. victims
33. A. buy B. demand C. offer D. grab
34. A. grateful B. safe C. welcome D. happy
35. A. lost B. stored C. ordered D. delivered
第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
For thousands of years, civilizations all over the world have used music to heal people. But it’s only in the last few years that scientists ____36____ (begin) to discover why it works.
When we listen to music almost every part of the brain lights up-from the areas that control movement and memory ____37____ those that process language and emotion. It’s like ____38____ (set) a firework off inside our heads. In the same way that bodybuilders grow big muscles from working out at the gym, the more we use a part of our brain, the ____39____ (strong) it becomes.
Modern music therapists use this knowledge to exercise ____40____ (damage) parts of the brain that are not ____41____ (access) in any other way. Listening to the rhythm of music turns on movement areas of the brain, ____42____ helps people with Parkinson’s disease become more mobile. Singing ____43____ (activate) language areas ____44____ is used to help stroke victims learn to talk again. The emotional impact of music has even been used to help children with autism learn to understand other people’s emotions, helping them with social interaction and self-expression skills. By listening to and performing music, people can ____45____ (true) rebuild the structures of their mind.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 你校学生会计划发起“合理使用AI学习辅助工具”的倡议。请你以学生会名义，面向包括国际交流生在内的全校学生写一篇英语倡议书。内容包括：1. 说明现状。2. 发出积极倡议。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear fellow students,
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Student Union
第二节（满分25分）
47. 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。
Ballet was a way of life in Kelly’s family. Her elder sister Serena was now dancing at a college. Though Kelly’s mom always wanted her to follow in her sister’s footsteps and Kelly herself was good at ballet, her love for ballet had faded years before, and she was eager for a new challenge.
One day at school, as Kelly left the dance studio, she walked past the gym, fascinated by boxers training inside the boxing ring (拳击赛场). She was deeply impressed by how hard they hit and how fast they moved. In fact, she’d long been attracted to boxing.
She pulled a piece of paper from her backpack. On the familiar Oakwood High School Club Sign-up Sheet was the phrase: BOXING CLUB TRYOUT (选拔). That was what Kelly really wanted to do. She knew her mom had high expectations for her when it came to ballet. Tired of trying to keep with her sister, Kelly was ready to carve (开辟) her own path.
The next day, she gathered her courage and told Serena about her new passion. At first, Serena didn’t understand and thought she was just joking. But when she saw Kelly was serious, she replied, “You know Mom wants you to be a ballet dancer, right Besides, boxing is only for boys, and you’re so good at ballet. Lean into your strength, Kelly.”
“But this is where I want to put my strength,” Kelly insisted, “and what exactly does ‘only for boys’ mean, anyway Boxing is a sport for everyone!”
Gradually, touched by her determination and passion, Serena began to understand and support her. Kelly could feel it. Her sister was going to respect her decision, no matter what. But that was nothing compared to the preparations for the tryout, where she was required to show her footwork (步法) and punching (击打) abilities with other candidates (候选人). Boxing didn’t come natural to Kelly, but she had made úp her mind to stick with her choice.
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。
Para l: Then Kelly began her training for the tryout, keeping it a secret from her mom.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Para 2: The following Monday, results of the boxing tryout were posted.
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答案版
2025学年第一学期高二年级12月月考英语学科试题卷
第Ⅰ卷
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。每段对话读两遍。
1. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Do more practice. B. Work with a partner. C. Leave the comfort zone.
2. How does the man describe Eric
A. Honest. B. Observant. C. Patient.
3. What will the man probably do this weekend
A. Visit the coffee shop. B. Bake some cakes. C. Give away cupcakes.
4. What hobby does the woman plan to develop
A. Model building. B. Watching movies. C. Rock climbing.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A delayed weekend trip. B. A popular soccer game. C. The weather for the weekend.
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至7题。
6. What problem does the man have
A. He can’t access his email.
B. He can’t open the web page.
C. He forgot to do his homework.
7. What is probably the woman
A. A librarian. B. An accountant. C. A tech assistant.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does Mike like about his new school life
A. The workload is light. B. He joined the AI art club. C. He has made some great friends.
9. How did Mike get the ticket to Coldplay’s April concert
A. He bought it online. B. He won it in a contest. C. He got it from a friend.
10. What does Sarah need to do before attending Coldplay’s concert in Chicago
A. Save enough money. B. Arrange her schedule. C. Visit her cousin.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Which place will the man skip
A. Shanghai. B. Xi’an. C. Guilin.
12. Which of the following is the most attractive to the man’s son
A. The Great Wall. B. The hutongs. C. The Forbidden City.
13. When will the family probably visit the Shanghai Tower
A. On the second day. B. On the third day. C. On the fifth day.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Why did the man get out of the taxi
A. The taxi broke down.
B. The driver overcharged him.
C. He didn’t have enough money.
15. How does the woman go to work
A. She walks there every day.
B. She always takes the bus.
C. She drives most of the time.
16. Why can’t the man share a ride with the woman
A. The carpool is full. B. They live quite far apart. C. He refuses to pay the parking fees.
17. How does the woman recommend the man get to work
A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By subway.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What makes this Van Gogh exhibition special
A. It exhibits nearly all Van Gogh’s paintings.
B. It’s the gallery’s first Van Gogh-only show.
C. It has the most visitors the gallery ever has.
19. What can we learn about the overnight event
A. It takes place this Thursday.
B. It happens on the weekend.
C. It’s the first time ever.
20. What can National Gallery members do
A. See the film earlier. B. Visit the show for free. C. Get discounted movie tickets.
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，选出最佳答案。
A
Global Youth Summit 2025-Call for Delegates
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) invites applicants aged 18-25 to participate in the 10th Annual Global Youth Summit in Geneva, Switzerland. This year’s theme, “Innovation for Sustainable Cities”, focuses on youth-led solutions to urban environmental challenges.
Program Highlights:
·Fully funded (covers airfare, accommodation, and meals) for 50 selected delegates from developing countries.
·Partial scholarships available for participants from developed nations (covers 50% of costs).
·Pre-Summit Training (July 1-5, 2025): Online workshops on public speaking and project design.
Qualification Requirements:
·Age 18-25 (by June 1, 2025)
·Fluency in English (IELTS 6.5/ TOEFL 90 or equivalent)
·Prior experience in community projects related to sustainability.
Application Process:
·Submit the online application form (include a 500-word essay on “A Local Urban Sustainability Issue and Your Proposed Solution”).
·Provide two reference letters (one academic, one from a project supervisor).
·Deadline: March 15, 2025. Late submissions will not be considered.
Post-Summit Commitment:
Delegates must implement a local sustainability project within 6 months and submit a report to UNDESA.
1. Who is qualified for full financial support
A. A 22-year-old from Kenya with TOEFL 95.
B. A 20-year-old from Canada with IELTS 7.0.
C. A 24-year-old from Japan with no prior experience.
D. A 17-year-old from India with community project experience.
2. What must all applicants provide
A. A project report. B. A video introduction.
C. Two reference letters. D. Proof of university enrollment.
3. What is implied about post-summit requirements
A. Reports can be submitted at any time. B. Only selected countries need to submit reports.
C. Delegates must apply their knowledge locally. D. Delegates may ignore them without consequences.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. C
B
Muhammed vividly remembers the day his uncle gifted him his first storybook. At the age of 10, this was the beginning of his love for literature and poetry. Growing up, he would arrange book club gatherings with friends. In his teens, he would organize book fairs. After university, he worked in journalism. In his 20s, he had already envisioned his dream retirement plan: open a bookshop.
When earthquakes struck his hometown of Adiyaman, Türkiye, in 2023 and left a trail of destruction, little did he know that his retirement plan would be carried out decades early. “I lost many relatives and saw many horrible things,” Muhammed recalled. “We all had to come together as neighbours, as a community.”
As part of recovery plans, authorities constructed a “social market” in the town centre — where various shops would fit residents’ needs and revive economic activity. Included in the plan was a bookshop. Muhammed, already known in his community as a bibliophile, was selected to lead this effort and provided by the Turkish Red Crescent with a first set of books. “I started from zero. Everything was destroyed after the earthquakes.”
Despite the uphill battle Muhammed was driven by his belief that books could aid in his community’s collective healing. Starting with old iron shelves, Muhammed wanted to transform his bookshop into a more charming and comfortable environment. Through the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) cash grant programme, Muhammed was able to purchase new bookshelves.
Almost a year since he opened the bookshop, Muhammed is happy with where life has taken him. “I love this business. I’m happy being around books. I meet people of all walks of life and have a unique relationship with each of my customers.”
Muhammed is also involved in efforts to re-establish public libraries, named in memory of literature teachers who lost their lives during the earthquakes. Through this, he hopes to make books more accessible. Each day, Muhammed hopes that his customers are captured into a new world of healing and hope amidst the tragedy.
4. Why did Muhammed open his bookshop earlier than planned
A. He lost his job after the earthquakes. B. His neighbours offered him free books.
C. The earthquakes generated a need for recovery. D. Local charities asked him to organize a market.
5. What does the underlined word “bibliophile” in paragraph 3 mean
A Story teller. B. Book lover. C. Aid provider. D. Group leader.
6. What would Muhammed’s customers probably think of him
A. Profit-motivated. B. Community-minded. C. Peace-loving. D. Fame-seeking.
7. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Healing Page by Page B. Retiring Early, Living Freely Finally
C. Rescuing Hand in Hand D. Forgetting Sadness, Gaining Support
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. B 7. A
C
Alan Turing and Gordon Moore could never have predicted the rise of social media, memes, or cyberattacks. Decades after their invention, the architects of the atomic bomb could no more stop a nuclear war than Henry Ford could stop a car accident. Technology’s unavoidable challenge is that its makers quickly lose control over the path their inventions take once introduced to the world.
Technology exists in a complex, dynamic system, where second-, third-, and nth-order consequences spread unpredictably. Understanding technology is, in part, about trying to understand its unintended consequences, to predict not just positive impacts but “revenge effects.” Quite simply, any technology is capable of going wrong. Think of how the overuse of antibiotics (抗生素) makes them less effective, or how the “space junk” endangers spaceflight.
As the power of our tools grows exponentially and as access to them rapidly increases, so do the potential harms that no one can fully predict. One day someone is writing equations (方程式) on a blackboard or working on a prototype (机器雏形) in the garage; within decades, it has produced existential questions for humanity. This aspect of technology has felt more and more pressing to me. How do we guarantee that this new wave of technologies does more good than harm
Technology’s problem here is a containment problem. Containment is the critical ability to control, limit, and, if need be, close down technologies at any stage of their development. It means, in some circumstances, the ability to stop a technology from mushrooming in the first place, checking the ripple of unintended consequences, both good and bad.
Then, if containment is important, who should bear the duty to do it It is we technologists. More than anyone else, it is up to us to face it. We might not be able to control the final end points of our work or its long-term effects, but that is no reason to give up responsibility. Decisions technologists make at the source can still shape outcomes. Just because consequences are difficult to predict doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try.
8. Why does the author mention inventors and inventions in paragraph 1
A. To show that creations often lack control once released.
B. To highlight the fast development of technology.
C. To compare inventors’ different career paths.
D. To emphasize inventors’ irreplaceable role.
9. Which might be an example of the “revenge effect” in paragraph 2
A. Solar panels cut costs. B. AI blocks harmful questions.
C. App loses popularity after update. D. Self-driving cars crash due to errors.
10. What is the main idea of paragraph 4
A. Technology is a problem. B. Technology is a mixed blessing.
C. Technology leads to bad consequences. D. Technology needs controlled management.
11. Which best describes the nature of the last paragraph
A. A call to act. B. A conclusion of a scientific study.
C. An official warning. D. A challenge of a traditional view.
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. D 11. A
D
In the fiction and creative nonfiction classes that I teach at my university, I routinely stress the importance of every story having a plot and a purpose. The students who take this advice to heart typically produce some fine pieces and exit the class with a good grade. And, according to a study recently published in The Journal of Positive Psychology (心理学), they might just also go on to live more meaningful and productive lives than their less successful storytelling peers.
Researchers at Reichman University in Israel conducted a series of studies exploring how skill at storytelling, or the lack of such skill, impacts the sense-making function of narrative thinking. They assessed participants’ storytelling abilities and then cross-referenced the results with a self-report scale (量表).
In the first study, participants completed self-report scales assessing their sense of “meaning in life” and “approval of high-level goals”. The self-reports were used in the other two studies as well. In the second study, each participant was asked to propose “a friend who knew them very well”, and this person provided a global rating of the participant’s storytelling ability. In the third study, participants were divided into groups of three. They were then instructed to create two separate stories — one a two-minute story about an event that exhibited a personality trait that characterized them, and the other an original two-minute story using three random words — and tell these stories to the other two people in their group. The pairs of listeners then gave their ratings.
Across all three studies, participants who were rated as proficient storytellers exhibited a stronger sense of meaning in life and approval of high-level goals. The results of the study also suggest a beneficial and possibly even healing role for storytelling workshops.
While the concepts of “meaning in life” and “high-goal approval” are difficult to teach due to their abstract nature, storytelling can be taught. A little training in various strategies can turn a student with a notebook full of colorful but undeveloped ideas into a proficient (even if not necessarily published) storyteller. Having a plot and a purpose in your stories can translate into deeper meaning and higher goal-setting in your life.
12. According to the findings, better storytelling students will ______.
A. have a more productive career B. have a stronger sense of life purpose
C. achieve high grades in all subjects D. develop better critical thinking skills
13. What is special about the third study
A. Participants finish a self-report assessment scale.
B. Participants take standardized writing-grading tests.
C. Participants invite someone to give an overall assessment.
D. Participants create and share stories with group members.
14. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. Workshops promote mental well-being. B. Teaching abstract concepts is worthwhile.
C. Storytelling contributes to personal growth. D. Everybody can become a published storyteller.
15. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A course plan. B. A literature writing handbook.
C. A psychology textbook. D. A magazine’s education section.
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. C 15. D
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Patterns can be defined as predictable events or recurring responses to a specific situation. Our lives are often played out as a series of patterns. ____16____
Bad habits are patterns of behaviour that are deeply wired into our lifestyles because of constant repetition. These habits may include more harmless ones such as eating loudly or dumping your shoes on the floor instead of putting them in the closet; the more moderate ones include procrastination (拖延) and gossiping; and the more insidious ones such as gaming, drug, alcoholic addiction. ____17____ The adult brain can create new neurons (神经元) as well as trim and change existing neural pathways. Rewiring our brains to break patterns is possible.
____18____ Poverty comes with a host of problems and this elephant in the room cannot be ignored. There is no silver bullet to this complex problem, but thankfully, there are always rags-to-riches stories to show us it is possible and necessary to break the patterns of poverty.
Arguably, there are patterns that are beneficial to our lives such as an exercise or study routine. ____19____ However, patterns create predictable results and when we choose to keep to outdated patterns, we limit ourselves to an expected outcome. ____20____ If the study routine one has been following is not inspiring and does not help one to achieve his or her goals, isn’t it better to discard it James Dyson, the inventor of the first bagless vacuum cleaner, made no fewer than 5,000 changes to his innovation before he got it right. If following a pattern of doing things leads us to failure and stagnation (停滞), it is better to disrupt the pattern than continue with it.
A. We need to put an end to them.
B. We should certainly keep them.
C. The cycle of poverty is a pattern that exists worldwide.
D. It sometimes results in a sacrifice of growth and creativity.
E. Breaking these patterns of behaviour is key to ending the habit.
F. It is often not easy to break a pattern that has been rooted in a person or in a system.
G. Most of us are stuck inside certain patterns some of which are better broken than continued.
【答案】16. G 17. E 18. C 19. B 20. D
第三部分 语言知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Lauren and Andrew Gruel, owners of a seafood restaurant, are used to thinking local. ____21____, they serve fresh seafood from nearby fishers, but this week, their restaurant has become a wildfire ____22____ center.
Big wildfires in Los Angeles have destroyed thousands of homes and claimed ____23____. The Gruels, heartbroken by the disaster, decided to help. They put the ____24____ out on social media that they would ____25____ donations for their neighbors up north. A stream of volunteers has shown up to the restaurant ____26____ to help. Some come armed with supplies; others are ____27____ with their trucks to transport the ____28____ to LA.
Some of the biggest ____29____ right now for the hundreds of displaced Angelenos, many of whom have lost most of their belongings in the disaster, are socks, underwear and baby formula. But Lauren also thought about children who had lost everything. “Toys and coloring books would be ____30____,” she said.
____31____ collecting donations, the restaurant is offering free meals to wildfire ____32____. “If you need to stay here,____33____ a bite to eat, or figure out your next step, you’re more than ____34____ to just hang out here for a few while,” said Andrew.
Volunteers like Alex Ordorica, a local resident, helped transport supplies. After his second trip to the center, he said, “Every box ____35____ isn’t just supplies — it’s a reminder that nobody’s alone in this.”
21. A. Globally B. Normally C. Fortunately D. Surprisingly
22. A. relief B. prevention C. information D. research
23. A. jobs B. lives C. luggage D. responsibility
24. A. menu B. word C. event D. picture
25. A. house B. earn C. increase D. cancel
26. A. hesitant B. unable C. curious D. ready
27. A. calling up B. taking off C. stopping by D. trying out
28. A. medicine B. aid C. care D. arms
29. A. needs B. tools C. interests D. worries
30. A. great B. useless C. expensive D. educational
31. A. Instead of B. Due to C. In addition to D. In spite of
32 A. fighters B. neighbors C. criminals D. victims
33. A. buy B. demand C. offer D. grab
34. A. grateful B. safe C. welcome D. happy
35. A. lost B. stored C. ordered D. delivered
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. B 24. B 25. A 26. D 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. A 31. C 32. D 33. D 34. C 35. D
第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
For thousands of years, civilizations all over the world have used music to heal people. But it’s only in the last few years that scientists ____36____ (begin) to discover why it works.
When we listen to music almost every part of the brain lights up-from the areas that control movement and memory ____37____ those that process language and emotion. It’s like ____38____ (set) a firework off inside our heads. In the same way that bodybuilders grow big muscles from working out at the gym, the more we use a part of our brain, the ____39____ (strong) it becomes.
Modern music therapists use this knowledge to exercise ____40____ (damage) parts of the brain that are not ____41____ (access) in any other way. Listening to the rhythm of music turns on movement areas of the brain, ____42____ helps people with Parkinson’s disease become more mobile. Singing ____43____ (activate) language areas ____44____ is used to help stroke victims learn to talk again. The emotional impact of music has even been used to help children with autism learn to understand other people’s emotions, helping them with social interaction and self-expression skills. By listening to and performing music, people can ____45____ (true) rebuild the structures of their mind.
【答案】36. have begun
37. to 38. setting
39. stronger
40. damaged
41. accessible
42. which 43. activates
44. and 45. truly
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 你校学生会计划发起“合理使用AI学习辅助工具”的倡议。请你以学生会名义，面向包括国际交流生在内的全校学生写一篇英语倡议书。内容包括：1. 说明现状。2. 发出积极倡议。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear fellow students,
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The Student Union
【答案】Dear fellow students,
In the digital age, AI learning tools have become ubiquitous, aiding us in language learning, problem-solving, and more. However, over-reliance on them can hinder our independent thinking and creativity.
Let’s use AI tools wisely. Firstly, regard them as assistants that can offer us efficient learning support, not substitutes for our own efforts. Secondly, balance AI use with traditional learning methods which have stood the test of time. Lastly, share positive experiences that can set good examples for others and guide peers to use AI properly.
Together, let’s harness AI’s power to enhance our learning journey!
The Student Union
第二节（满分25分）
47. 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。
Ballet was a way of life in Kelly’s family. Her elder sister Serena was now dancing at a college. Though Kelly’s mom always wanted her to follow in her sister’s footsteps and Kelly herself was good at ballet, her love for ballet had faded years before, and she was eager for a new challenge.
One day at school, as Kelly left the dance studio, she walked past the gym, fascinated by boxers training inside the boxing ring (拳击赛场). She was deeply impressed by how hard they hit and how fast they moved. In fact, she’d long been attracted to boxing.
She pulled a piece of paper from her backpack. On the familiar Oakwood High School Club Sign-up Sheet was the phrase: BOXING CLUB TRYOUT (选拔). That was what Kelly really wanted to do. She knew her mom had high expectations for her when it came to ballet. Tired of trying to keep with her sister, Kelly was ready to carve (开辟) her own path.
The next day, she gathered her courage and told Serena about her new passion. At first, Serena didn’t understand and thought she was just joking. But when she saw Kelly was serious, she replied, “You know Mom wants you to be a ballet dancer, right Besides, boxing is only for boys, and you’re so good at ballet. Lean into your strength, Kelly.”
“But this is where I want to put my strength,” Kelly insisted, “and what exactly does ‘only for boys’ mean, anyway Boxing is a sport for everyone!”
Gradually, touched by her determination and passion, Serena began to understand and support her. Kelly could feel it. Her sister was going to respect her decision, no matter what. But that was nothing compared to the preparations for the tryout, where she was required to show her footwork (步法) and punching (击打) abilities with other candidates (候选人). Boxing didn’t come natural to Kelly, but she had made úp her mind to stick with her choice.
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。
Para l: Then Kelly began her training for the tryout, keeping it a secret from her mom.
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Para 2: The following Monday, results of the boxing tryout were posted.
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【答案】 Para l: Then Kelly began her training, keeping it a secret from her mom. Every day after school, Kelly dashed to the boxing gym, occupying herself with the intense training. Even when she was made fun of by boys in the gym, she bit her lip tightly and continued her training. Finally, the tryout came. Extremely nervous though, she stepped into the boxing ring, moved fast and punched hard to the surprise of other candidates. After the tryout, Kelly left the gym confidently, knowing she did her best.
Para 2: The following Monday, results of the boxing tryout were posted. To her delight, Kelly found her name on the list. At dinner that day, Kelly gathered her courage and said to her mom, “I'm sorry, Mom. I've made the boxing team and I'm ready to carve my own path.” At first, a flicker of disbelief and shock crossed her mom's face, but after a long, heart-to-heart talk, she gave Kelly a bear hug and whispered softly, “I'm so proud of you for being yourself. ”
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