贵州省县中联盟2025-2026学年高二上学期十二月自主命题考试英语试卷（含答案，无听力原文及音频）
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高二年级十二月县中联盟自主命题考试卷英语
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 stopped Helen from opening a restaurant downtown
A. The high costs. B. The intense competition.
C. The limited parking space.
2. What do we know about the woman
A. She has been promoted. B. She will leave the company.
C. She will move out of the finance office.
3. Why hasn’t Jim bought a dining table yet
A. He is short of money. B. He doesn’t need to buy one.
C. He is unsure about the style.
4. Which bus will the woman get on
A. The 5:30 one. B. The 6:00 one. C. The 6:30 one.
5. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Schoolmates. C. Colleagues.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the man want to do
A. Study Education. B. Change schools. C. Find a job.
7. What should the man do before registering
A. Fill out some forms. B. Meet the woman,
C. Collect information about USU.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What are the speakers talking about
A. A film. B. A party. C. A concert.
9. What did the man try to do during the event
A. Have a dance. B. See more clearly. C. Get a better seat.
10. How did the man react to the hot environment
A. He didn’t mind it. B. He felt a little annoyed.
C. He considered it a major problem.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why didn’t the woman learn driving
A She couldn’t spare the time on weekdays.
B. She was afraid of driving in urban areas.
C. She lives far from driving schools.
12. What does the woman think of the man’s driving teacher
A Strict. B. Responsible. C. Flexible.
13. Who will the woman call later
A. The man’s mother. B. Daniel Smith. C. Alan Suckliff.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Where is the woman
A In Perth. B. In Sydney. C. In New York.
15. When can the man’s conference be held
A. From January 21st to 22nd. B. From January 28th to 29th.
C. From February 4th to 5th.
16. How many people can the Tesla Room hold at most
A.50. B.60. C.100.
17. What does the man request at last
A. Internet access. B. A projector. C. Microphones.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What will the listeners do next week
A. Visit a museum. B. Work at a museum. C. Attend a lecture.
19. Which door leads to Gallery 1
A. The one behind the reception desk. B. The one behind a statue of a horse.
C. The one behind a big donation box.
20. How does the speaker suggest having lunch
A. Take their own lunch. B. Order lunch at the cafe.
C. Make sandwiches in the kitchen.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Where to Eat in Kuala Lumpur
Great restaurants in Kuala Lumpur offer a genuine global dining experience. Whether you are looking to enjoy hearty comfort food or some local delicacies, the city’s dining scene satisfies all comers.
Mum’s Place
Nothing brings more comfort than Mom’s cooking. With recipes inspired by the owners’ mother, this restaurant brings you Nyonya dishes that are truly Malaysian. Located in the district of Damansara Perdana, Mum’s Place is a neighbourhood restaurant with its main customers from residents nearby. Some of the best dishes include cencaru fish, devil curry chicken and beef rendang.
Cantaloupe
Located about 20 minutes from downtown Malacca, it is a home-based eatery with about 10 tables manned by four operators. Unlike most restaurants, food is self-service here, with dishes placed on catering pans for customers to choose from. It serves traditional Malaysian dishes with distinct Chinese influences. You will find rice dumplings and chicken rendang among the offerings. It has two branches in the city. Their dishes sell out fast, so it’d be best to head there before lunchtime.
Yum Yum Restaurant
Situated in the beautiful Shangri-La Hotel, Yum Yum Restaurant is among the locals’ many favourite spots to dine at. It offers an interesting Nyonya and Thai food with Chinese influences that make them stand out. The classic dishes include sambal petai prawns, assam fish head and Yum Yum egg. It can get crowded here, so it’d be best to head there early or call ahead for reservations.
Troika Sky Dining
Offering fine dining, the impressive Troika Sky Dining undoubtedly stands out from the pack. Set on the 23rd floor of Tower B of The Troika, it goes without saying that the cloud-skimming views here are something else entirely. The food is what helped it stand out. It serves award-winning French, Italian, Greek, and Spanish food and adventurous menu of high-end pizzas and pasta.
1. What do Mum’s Place and Yum Yum Restaurant have in common
A. They are based in hotels. B. They serve Nyonya dishes.
C. They need prior reservations. D. They offer breathtaking views.
2. What’s special about Cantaloupe
A. It is a buffet restaurant. B. It serves hard-to-find dishes.
C. It has branches throughout Asia. D. It opens for lunch earlier than others.
3. Which restaurant serves western food
A. Mum’s Place. B. Cantaloupe.
C. Yum Yum Restaurant. D. Troika Sky Dining.
B
Compared with physicists such as Marie Curie or Richard Feynman, Wu Chien-shiung is not a household name in China but she was one of the most influential nuclear physicists of the 20th century, one that “completely” changed human’s view of the universe.
Wu’s father, Wu Zhongyi, founded the first school for girls in Taicang, aiming to break the old idea that it was women’s virtue to have no talents, which had the greatest influence on Wu Chien-shiung’s life. Working in the scientific world dominated (支配) by men, she never gave up or lowered her standards even if unequally treated. After graduating from the former National Central University in Nanjing in 1934, Wu registered at the University of California, Berkeley at the age of 24 to continue her study in physics.
During her 44-year career as a nuclear physicist, Wu’s pioneering achievements won her nicknames such as “Chinese Madame Curie”, “queen of nuclear research” and “first lady of physics”. She was the first woman to be president of American Physical Society, the first female winner of the Comstock Prize in physics given by the US National Academy of Sciences, the first person to receive the Wolf Prize in physics, the first honorary doctorate awarded by Princeton University to a woman, and the first female professor of physics in the history of Columbia University.
To get accurate results from experiments, she worked very hard day and night at a laboratory and gained a reputation (名声) for accuracy. There was a saying among physicists: If the experiment was done by Wu, it must be correct. She was always very careful in experiments, spending a great deal of time calibrating (校准) instruments. She didn’t start collecting data until she fully understood the instruments. Her experiments overturned many previous experimental results and theories, said Samuel Chao Chung Ting, American physicist and Nobel Prize winner.
On Feb 16, 1997, Wu died in the US. According to her will, she was buried in her hometown Taicang. She was a distinguished world citizen, and was forever a Chinese.
4. What influenced Wu Chien-shiung when she was young
A. Her life in America. B. Her love for physics.
C. Her family background. D. Marie Curie’s achievements.
5. What does the author intend to show in paragraph 3
A. Awards are usually gained through great efforts.
B. Wu Chien-shiung was “a pioneer” in many ways.
C. No scientists were better than Wu Chien-shiung.
D. We cannot stress the importance of physics enough.
6. Which of the following can best describe Wu Chien-shiung
A. Caring and responsible. B. Courageous and creative.
C. Stubborn and sensitive. D. Cautious and hardworking.
7. What is the text mainly about
A. An influential woman nuclear physicist. B. An important contribution to physics.
C. The influence of modern education. D. Nuclear researches in scientific world.
C
Primary testing of a newly developed AI-enhanced blood test has shown promise in being able to accurately determine the potential of someone’s developing Parkinson’s disease (帕金森病) in the coming years. In research published last week, a team of scientists in Europe identified eight blood-based biomarkers that might alert doctors to a high potential for Parkinson’s disease development in a patient — up to seven years before symptoms appear.
The test, while still in its early stages, offers hope for a disorder that has no cure and affects nearly nine million people worldwide. At present, the treatment for Parkinson’s disease tends to be reactive and focused on stopping symptoms from getting worse, which include shaking movements, slow movements, stiffness and a loss of balance, after a diagnosis (诊断) is made. “We need to get to people before they develop symptoms. It’s always better to do prevention rather than cure,” senior author Kevin Mills says. With this goal in mind, the team began their work by collecting blood samples from 99 people who have Parkinson’s disease and 36 people who don’t. Analyzing a select ion of 70 percent of these samples, a machine learning algorithm (算法) identified eight proteins that appeared in different concentrations in the blood of those with the disease.
This pattern could provide a diagnosis with 100 percent accuracy, according to a statement from University College London. In a follow- up evaluation, the algorithm was given the remaining 30 percent of blood samples that it hadn’t been trained on — 30 from people currently with Parkinson’s disease and 11 from people without it. The tool aced the test, correctly diagnosing every patient. “This means that drug treatment could potentially be given at an earlier stage, which could possibly slow down disease progression or even prevent it from occurring,” Michael Bartl, the co-first author of the study, says.
“We’ve seen significant progress in the development of exciting new tests for Parkinson’s disease in the last year alone,” Katherine Fletcher, research communications leader says. “We anticipate that these new tests will start being used within the next few years.”
8. What can the new blood test do for Parkinson’s disease
A. Relieve its symptoms. B. Predict its likelihood.
C. Identify its initial causes. D. Determine its treatment plan.
9. What do we know about the current treatment for Parkinson’s disease
A. It is on symptom control. B. It is mainly preventive.
C. It is effective in complete cure. D. It is mainly based on early diagnosis.
10. What does the underlined phrase “aced the test” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Needed a new test. B. Became a failed test.
C. Performed well in the test. D. Showed weaknesses in the test.
11. What is Katherine Fletcher’s attitude to the new blood test for Parkinson’s disease
A. Contradictory. B. Skeptical. C. Optimistic. D. Tentative.
D
Picture this, you win two tickets to a sold-out concert and eagerly text to ask your friends if they’d like to join. There comes their response “Maybe.” Your mood immediately turns, for you need to wait for their decisions before you can figure out your plans for the concert.
If you’ve experienced anything like the above anecdote, you’re not alone. People responding “maybe” to invitations is a common yet annoying aspect of social life. What goes on in people’s heads when they aren’t sure whether to accept an invitation Social invitations can be a delicate dance. People often misread what someone extending an invitation wants to hear and overestimate an inviter’s likelihood of preferring a “maybe” over a “no.” Moreover, they fail to realize how much more disrespected people feel when they receive a “maybe” in response to their invitation.
Naturally, we wanted to figure out why this awkward dynamic plays out. We found that it’s largely due to something called “motivated reasoning.” Motivated reasoning occurs when a person interprets information in a biased (有偏差的) way to suit their own wishes. In other words, invitees convince themselves that inviters want to hear “maybe” instead of “no” because a “maybe” is better for the invitees, allowing them to leave their options open. Besides, people tend to overestimate the negative consequences of saying “no” to invitations, thinking it will upset, anger and disappoint inviters.
However, there were certain situations that made people more comfortable saying “no” to an invitation. When recipients of an invitation put themselves in the shoes of the person extending the invitation, they are more likely to realize that they’d probably prefer a definite answer. When the participants get invited to do something they didn’t want to do, they had no desire to keep their options open. The motivated reasoning then became irrelevant.
While navigating social situations can be tricky, being direct and definite is sometimes best. It might reduce your options. But it’ll keep those who invite you from being left uncertain and maybe they’ll still think of you when the next concert comes to town.
12. Why is the concert anecdote mentioned at the beginning
A. To explain the background of the invitation. B. To stress the importance of quick replies.
C. To encourage immediate decision- making. D. To introduce a common social situation.
13. What is the main reason for the response of “maybe” to an invitation
A. A biased interpretation of social cues. B. A desire for harmonious communication.
C. An underestimation of refusal consequence. D. An understanding of the inviter’s expectation.
14. What is the author’s suggestion in the last paragraph
A. Keeping your options open for better plans. B. Accepting invitations to maintain friendships.
C. Prioritizing clear response over open options. D. Thinking twice before refusing an invitation.
15. What is the best title for the passage
A. The Psychology behind “Maybe” B. The Hidden Consequence of “Maybe”
C. “Maybe”: A Polite Escape from Conflict D. “Maybe”: A Perfect Solution to Invitations
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Think back to the last time you shopped for fruits and vegetables. You may have noticed some items labelled with the word “organic”. ___16___
“Organic” refers to the way food is grown. To be labelled as organic, food production must meet strict guidelines. These can be different depending on where you live. In the United States, organic foods must be grown or raised without using pesticides or chemical fertilizers.
___17___ That changed after the Industrial Revolution. During the 20th century, many ideas that were used by factories and big businesses were put into action on farms. This helped some farms grow larger and produce more.
The organic movement was started to get back to the old traditional ways of farming. Why Many believe the chemicals and pesticides used in modern farming can be harmful to your health. ___18___ And those who support the organic movement also point to its benefits for the environment.
Have you ever compared organic and non-organic foods at the grocery store If so, you know that organic food tend to cost more. This happens for many reasons. Organic farming produces fewer crops. ___19___ Additionally, organic farms spend more money taking care of the animals they raise. These and other factors drive the cost of organic food up.
Is organic food worth the extra cost Some people believe it is. They may think it tastes better or just prefer to eat food that has not been grown using chemicals. ___20___They are still trying to find a major difference between organic and non-organic food in terms of safety, nutrition, or taste. Still, others argue that the environmental benefits of organic food make it worth the price.
A. Have you ever wondered what that means
B. The cost of production is also usually higher.
C. For most of history, almost all food was organic.
D. Many people are willing to pay more for organic food.
E. Some also think organic foods are naturally more nutritious.
F. Are you wondering if organic food is right for you
G. Scientists have studied organic and non-organic foods for many years now.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Jessica Cox was the world’s first armless pilot. Born in 1983, Cox never let her disability become her ___21___ . Growing up, she faced countless stares, but she always stayed determined and focused on her goals. At first she was ___22___ because she did not have arms. In eighth grade, after ___23___ prosthetic (假体的) arms for eleven years, she decided to be “the real Jessica” and ___24___ her prosthetic arms. At school, she loved going out to swing and ___25___ herself flying over everything, a vision that would later shape her life.
Cox’s pilot journey began with Wright Flight. She was given the ___26___ to experience flying during a trip to Mexico. ___27___ her fear, she felt the freedom of control in the air. On that day, she made a ___28___ to becoming a pilot.
Cox’s pursuit of the dream was not without ___29___ though. Facing challenges in finding an ___30___ willing to teach her, as most were unsure about training an armless student, she didn’t give up and ___31___ found one. Cox’s dream became a ___32___ in 2008 when she took her first solo flight, making a historic achievement.
Cox is not only a pilot but also a motivational speaker. She has traveled across the world to ___33___ others. She also ___34___ for people with disabilities, helping them gain equal ___35___ to education, healthcare and so on, fighting for a more inclusive world.
21. A. disadvantage B. objective C. opportunity D. dilemma
22. A. committed B. bored C. discouraged D. delighted
23. A. creating B. wearing C. developing D. approving
24. A. kept in touch with B. lived off C. made use of D. got rid of
25. A. imagining B. detecting C. evaluating D. appreciating
26. A. passion B. activity C. need D. opportunity
27. A. Suffering B. Encountering C. Overcoming D. Feeling
28. A. difference B. commitment C. purpose D. contribution
29. A. barriers B. differences C. impacts D. warnings
30. A. scientist B. volunteer C. instructor D. engineer
31. A. likely B. simply C. eventually D. actually
32. A. reality B. truth C. action D. need
33. A. represent B. inspire C. describe D. predict
34. A. accepts B. evaluates C. recommends D. advocates
35. A. start B. access C. use D. benefit
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Beijing recently made technological history by hosting the world’s first half-marathon for humanoid robots, ___36___ (mark) a significant milestone in robotics development. Twenty teams from top universities and tech firms participated, with six robots completing the 21-kilometer race. The winner, Tiangong Ultra, finished it in just 2 hours and 40 minutes.
This groundbreaking ___37___ (compete) represented a crucial transition from controlled laboratory testing to real-world application. ___38___ artificial lab environments, the marathon’s unpredictable outdoor conditions tested the robots’ adaptability and endurance capabilities. Beyond sports, such robots are already in use — for example, the specialized inspection robots ___39___ (develop) by China Southern Power Grid, can operate reliably in temperature ___40___ (extreme) ranging from -40℃ to 80℃ while maintaining power lines in remote mountainous regions.
Since the beginning of this year, Chinese tech giants like Xiaomi and Huawei, well aware of the opportunities, ___41___ (join) forces with automotive leaders including Tesla and Toyota in ___42___ has become an international race to advance this technology. However, experts warn that despite rapid progress, significant technical problems remain. Most robots ___43___ (current) operate at Level 2 autonomy but achieving Level 4 — full independence — needs breakthroughs in AI decision-making.
For students considering future careers in technology, humanoid robotics represents one of the most exciting and promising fields ___44___ may transform industries and daily life. ___45___ successful Beijing marathon serves as both a testament to how far we have come and a preview of the remarkable innovations still to come.
四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，学校组织学生进行劳动实践活动，外教Jenny作为指导老师，给出“Community English Teaching”和“School Garden Beautifying”两个项目供同学们选择。请给Jenny写一封邮件，内容包括：
1.你的选择；
2.说明理由。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jenny,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best regards,
Li Hua
i Hua
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。
“I just want a normal birthday party,” Amy told Bailey as they walked home from school. Amy’s parents loved the environment, and Amy happened to be born on Earth Day, so all her parties had an Earth Day theme.
Amy couldn’t forget the “Throw-Out Blowout” when she turned seven. Her friends coming to the party helped out at her yard sale and donated the money to charity. And when she turned eight, it was a “Tree Spree”, planting maples. Last year, “The Print Sprint”! They collected newspapers to recycle.
So Amy firmly decided to plan her own party this year. One day, as Amy loaded the dishwasher, she cleared her throat. “I’ d like to go to Maze Craze (疯狂迷宫) instead.” “Really ” said Dad, surprised. “I guess we could try that,” said Mom. With her parents’ approval, Amy couldn’t wait for her birthday and invited lots of her close friends. They expected that they would have so much fun and wouldn’t have to think one bit about the Earth.
The following weekend was right Amy’s birthday. Amy and other friends all gathered in the parking lot outside Maze Craze. Amy appreciated their coming and excitedly shouted out “No more shovels (铲子)! No collecting recyclables! Nothing earthy about it!”
注意：
（1）词数应为120个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
But when they took steps forward, plastic bottles rolled across the ground.
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Arriving home, Amy couldn’t wait to share the day with her parents.
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高二年级十二月县中联盟自主命题考试卷英语
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 stopped Helen from opening a restaurant downtown
A. The high costs. B. The intense competition.
C. The limited parking space.
2. What do we know about the woman
A. She has been promoted. B. She will leave the company.
C. She will move out of the finance office.
3. Why hasn’t Jim bought a dining table yet
A. He is short of money. B. He doesn’t need to buy one.
C. He is unsure about the style.
4. Which bus will the woman get on
A. The 5:30 one. B. The 6:00 one. C. The 6:30 one.
5. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Schoolmates. C. Colleagues.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the man want to do
A. Study Education. B. Change schools. C. Find a job.
7. What should the man do before registering
A. Fill out some forms. B. Meet the woman,
C. Collect information about USU.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What are the speakers talking about
A. A film. B. A party. C. A concert.
9. What did the man try to do during the event
A. Have a dance. B. See more clearly. C. Get a better seat.
10. How did the man react to the hot environment
A. He didn’t mind it. B. He felt a little annoyed.
C. He considered it a major problem.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why didn’t the woman learn driving
A She couldn’t spare the time on weekdays.
B. She was afraid of driving in urban areas.
C. She lives far from driving schools.
12. What does the woman think of the man’s driving teacher
A Strict. B. Responsible. C. Flexible.
13. Who will the woman call later
A. The man’s mother. B. Daniel Smith. C. Alan Suckliff.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Where is the woman
A In Perth. B. In Sydney. C. In New York.
15. When can the man’s conference be held
A. From January 21st to 22nd. B. From January 28th to 29th.
C. From February 4th to 5th.
16. How many people can the Tesla Room hold at most
A.50. B.60. C.100.
17. What does the man request at last
A. Internet access. B. A projector. C. Microphones.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What will the listeners do next week
A. Visit a museum. B. Work at a museum. C. Attend a lecture.
19. Which door leads to Gallery 1
A. The one behind the reception desk. B. The one behind a statue of a horse.
C. The one behind a big donation box.
20. How does the speaker suggest having lunch
A. Take their own lunch. B. Order lunch at the cafe.
C. Make sandwiches in the kitchen.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Where to Eat in Kuala Lumpur
Great restaurants in Kuala Lumpur offer a genuine global dining experience. Whether you are looking to enjoy hearty comfort food or some local delicacies, the city’s dining scene satisfies all comers.
Mum’s Place
Nothing brings more comfort than Mom’s cooking. With recipes inspired by the owners’ mother, this restaurant brings you Nyonya dishes that are truly Malaysian. Located in the district of Damansara Perdana, Mum’s Place is a neighbourhood restaurant with its main customers from residents nearby. Some of the best dishes include cencaru fish, devil curry chicken and beef rendang.
Cantaloupe
Located about 20 minutes from downtown Malacca, it is a home-based eatery with about 10 tables manned by four operators. Unlike most restaurants, food is self-service here, with dishes placed on catering pans for customers to choose from. It serves traditional Malaysian dishes with distinct Chinese influences. You will find rice dumplings and chicken rendang among the offerings. It has two branches in the city. Their dishes sell out fast, so it’d be best to head there before lunchtime.
Yum Yum Restaurant
Situated in the beautiful Shangri-La Hotel, Yum Yum Restaurant is among the locals’ many favourite spots to dine at. It offers an interesting Nyonya and Thai food with Chinese influences that make them stand out. The classic dishes include sambal petai prawns, assam fish head and Yum Yum egg. It can get crowded here, so it’d be best to head there early or call ahead for reservations.
Troika Sky Dining
Offering fine dining, the impressive Troika Sky Dining undoubtedly stands out from the pack. Set on the 23rd floor of Tower B of The Troika, it goes without saying that the cloud-skimming views here are something else entirely. The food is what helped it stand out. It serves award-winning French, Italian, Greek, and Spanish food and adventurous menu of high-end pizzas and pasta.
1. What do Mum’s Place and Yum Yum Restaurant have in common
A. They are based in hotels. B. They serve Nyonya dishes.
C. They need prior reservations. D. They offer breathtaking views.
2. What’s special about Cantaloupe
A. It is a buffet restaurant. B. It serves hard-to-find dishes.
C. It has branches throughout Asia. D. It opens for lunch earlier than others.
3. Which restaurant serves western food
A. Mum’s Place. B. Cantaloupe.
C. Yum Yum Restaurant. D. Troika Sky Dining.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D
Compared with physicists such as Marie Curie or Richard Feynman, Wu Chien-shiung is not a household name in China but she was one of the most influential nuclear physicists of the 20th century, one that “completely” changed human’s view of the universe.
Wu’s father, Wu Zhongyi, founded the first school for girls in Taicang, aiming to break the old idea that it was women’s virtue to have no talents, which had the greatest influence on Wu Chien-shiung’s life. Working in the scientific world dominated (支配) by men, she never gave up or lowered her standards even if unequally treated. After graduating from the former National Central University in Nanjing in 1934, Wu registered at the University of California, Berkeley at the age of 24 to continue her study in physics.
During her 44-year career as a nuclear physicist, Wu’s pioneering achievements won her nicknames such as “Chinese Madame Curie”, “queen of nuclear research” and “first lady of physics”. She was the first woman to be president of American Physical Society, the first female winner of the Comstock Prize in physics given by the US National Academy of Sciences, the first person to receive the Wolf Prize in physics, the first honorary doctorate awarded by Princeton University to a woman, and the first female professor of physics in the history of Columbia University.
To get accurate results from experiments, she worked very hard day and night at a laboratory and gained a reputation (名声) for accuracy. There was a saying among physicists: If the experiment was done by Wu, it must be correct. She was always very careful in experiments, spending a great deal of time calibrating (校准) instruments. She didn’t start collecting data until she fully understood the instruments. Her experiments overturned many previous experimental results and theories, said Samuel Chao Chung Ting, American physicist and Nobel Prize winner.
On Feb 16, 1997, Wu died in the US. According to her will, she was buried in her hometown Taicang. She was a distinguished world citizen, and was forever a Chinese.
4. What influenced Wu Chien-shiung when she was young
A. Her life in America. B. Her love for physics.
C. Her family background. D. Marie Curie’s achievements.
5. What does the author intend to show in paragraph 3
A. Awards are usually gained through great efforts.
B. Wu Chien-shiung was “a pioneer” in many ways.
C. No scientists were better than Wu Chien-shiung.
D. We cannot stress the importance of physics enough.
6. Which of the following can best describe Wu Chien-shiung
A. Caring and responsible. B. Courageous and creative.
C. Stubborn and sensitive. D. Cautious and hardworking.
7. What is the text mainly about
A. An influential woman nuclear physicist. B. An important contribution to physics.
C. The influence of modern education. D. Nuclear researches in scientific world.
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. D 7. A
Primary testing of a newly developed AI-enhanced blood test has shown promise in being able to accurately determine the potential of someone’s developing Parkinson’s disease (帕金森病) in the coming years. In research published last week, a team of scientists in Europe identified eight blood-based biomarkers that might alert doctors to a high potential for Parkinson’s disease development in a patient — up to seven years before symptoms appear.
The test, while still in its early stages, offers hope for a disorder that has no cure and affects nearly nine million people worldwide. At present, the treatment for Parkinson’s disease tends to be reactive and focused on stopping symptoms from getting worse, which include shaking movements, slow movements, stiffness and a loss of balance, after a diagnosis (诊断) is made. “We need to get to people before they develop symptoms. It’s always better to do prevention rather than cure,” senior author Kevin Mills says. With this goal in mind, the team began their work by collecting blood samples from 99 people who have Parkinson’s disease and 36 people who don’t. Analyzing a select ion of 70 percent of these samples, a machine learning algorithm (算法) identified eight proteins that appeared in different concentrations in the blood of those with the disease.
This pattern could provide a diagnosis with 100 percent accuracy, according to a statement from University College London. In a follow- up evaluation, the algorithm was given the remaining 30 percent of blood samples that it hadn’t been trained on — 30 from people currently with Parkinson’s disease and 11 from people without it. The tool aced the test, correctly diagnosing every patient. “This means that drug treatment could potentially be given at an earlier stage, which could possibly slow down disease progression or even prevent it from occurring,” Michael Bartl, the co-first author of the study, says.
“We’ve seen significant progress in the development of exciting new tests for Parkinson’s disease in the last year alone,” Katherine Fletcher, research communications leader says. “We anticipate that these new tests will start being used within the next few years.”
8. What can the new blood test do for Parkinson’s disease
A. Relieve its symptoms. B. Predict its likelihood.
C. Identify its initial causes. D. Determine its treatment plan.
9. What do we know about the current treatment for Parkinson’s disease
A. It is on symptom control. B. It is mainly preventive.
C. It is effective in complete cure. D. It is mainly based on early diagnosis.
10. What does the underlined phrase “aced the test” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Needed a new test. B. Became a failed test.
C. Performed well in the test. D. Showed weaknesses in the test.
11. What is Katherine Fletcher’s attitude to the new blood test for Parkinson’s disease
A. Contradictory. B. Skeptical. C. Optimistic. D. Tentative.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 11. C
Picture this, you win two tickets to a sold-out concert and eagerly text to ask your friends if they’d like to join. There comes their response “Maybe.” Your mood immediately turns, for you need to wait for their decisions before you can figure out your plans for the concert.
If you’ve experienced anything like the above anecdote, you’re not alone. People responding “maybe” to invitations is a common yet annoying aspect of social life. What goes on in people’s heads when they aren’t sure whether to accept an invitation Social invitations can be a delicate dance. People often misread what someone extending an invitation wants to hear and overestimate an inviter’s likelihood of preferring a “maybe” over a “no.” Moreover, they fail to realize how much more disrespected people feel when they receive a “maybe” in response to their invitation.
Naturally, we wanted to figure out why this awkward dynamic plays out. We found that it’s largely due to something called “motivated reasoning.” Motivated reasoning occurs when a person interprets information in a biased (有偏差的) way to suit their own wishes. In other words, invitees convince themselves that inviters want to hear “maybe” instead of “no” because a “maybe” is better for the invitees, allowing them to leave their options open. Besides, people tend to overestimate the negative consequences of saying “no” to invitations, thinking it will upset, anger and disappoint inviters.
However, there were certain situations that made people more comfortable saying “no” to an invitation. When recipients of an invitation put themselves in the shoes of the person extending the invitation, they are more likely to realize that they’d probably prefer a definite answer. When the participants get invited to do something they didn’t want to do, they had no desire to keep their options open. The motivated reasoning then became irrelevant.
While navigating social situations can be tricky, being direct and definite is sometimes best. It might reduce your options. But it’ll keep those who invite you from being left uncertain and maybe they’ll still think of you when the next concert comes to town.
12. Why is the concert anecdote mentioned at the beginning
A. To explain the background of the invitation. B. To stress the importance of quick replies.
C. To encourage immediate decision- making. D. To introduce a common social situation.
13. What is the main reason for the response of “maybe” to an invitation
A. A biased interpretation of social cues. B. A desire for harmonious communication.
C. An underestimation of refusal consequence. D. An understanding of the inviter’s expectation.
14. What is the author’s suggestion in the last paragraph
A. Keeping your options open for better plans. B. Accepting invitations to maintain friendships.
C. Prioritizing clear response over open options. D. Thinking twice before refusing an invitation.
15. What is the best title for the passage
A. The Psychology behind “Maybe” B. The Hidden Consequence of “Maybe”
C. “Maybe”: A Polite Escape from Conflict D. “Maybe”: A Perfect Solution to Invitations
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. C 15. A
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Think back to the last time you shopped for fruits and vegetables. You may have noticed some items labelled with the word “organic”. ___16___
“Organic” refers to the way food is grown. To be labelled as organic, food production must meet strict guidelines. These can be different depending on where you live. In the United States, organic foods must be grown or raised without using pesticides or chemical fertilizers.
___17___ That changed after the Industrial Revolution. During the 20th century, many ideas that were used by factories and big businesses were put into action on farms. This helped some farms grow larger and produce more.
The organic movement was started to get back to the old traditional ways of farming. Why Many believe the chemicals and pesticides used in modern farming can be harmful to your health. ___18___ And those who support the organic movement also point to its benefits for the environment.
Have you ever compared organic and non-organic foods at the grocery store If so, you know that organic food tend to cost more. This happens for many reasons. Organic farming produces fewer crops. ___19___ Additionally, organic farms spend more money taking care of the animals they raise. These and other factors drive the cost of organic food up.
Is organic food worth the extra cost Some people believe it is. They may think it tastes better or just prefer to eat food that has not been grown using chemicals. ___20___They are still trying to find a major difference between organic and non-organic food in terms of safety, nutrition, or taste. Still, others argue that the environmental benefits of organic food make it worth the price.
A. Have you ever wondered what that means
B. The cost of production is also usually higher.
C. For most of history, almost all food was organic.
D. Many people are willing to pay more for organic food.
E. Some also think organic foods are naturally more nutritious.
F. Are you wondering if organic food is right for you
G. Scientists have studied organic and non-organic foods for many years now.
【答案】16. A 17. C 18. E 19. B 20. G
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Jessica Cox was the world’s first armless pilot. Born in 1983, Cox never let her disability become her ___21___ . Growing up, she faced countless stares, but she always stayed determined and focused on her goals. At first she was ___22___ because she did not have arms. In eighth grade, after ___23___ prosthetic (假体的) arms for eleven years, she decided to be “the real Jessica” and ___24___ her prosthetic arms. At school, she loved going out to swing and ___25___ herself flying over everything, a vision that would later shape her life.
Cox’s pilot journey began with Wright Flight. She was given the ___26___ to experience flying during a trip to Mexico. ___27___ her fear, she felt the freedom of control in the air. On that day, she made a ___28___ to becoming a pilot.
Cox’s pursuit of the dream was not without ___29___ though. Facing challenges in finding an ___30___ willing to teach her, as most were unsure about training an armless student, she didn’t give up and ___31___ found one. Cox’s dream became a ___32___ in 2008 when she took her first solo flight, making a historic achievement.
Cox is not only a pilot but also a motivational speaker. She has traveled across the world to ___33___ others. She also ___34___ for people with disabilities, helping them gain equal ___35___ to education, healthcare and so on, fighting for a more inclusive world.
21. A. disadvantage B. objective C. opportunity D. dilemma
22. A. committed B. bored C. discouraged D. delighted
23. A. creating B. wearing C. developing D. approving
24. A. kept in touch with B. lived off C. made use of D. got rid of
25. A. imagining B. detecting C. evaluating D. appreciating
26. A. passion B. activity C. need D. opportunity
27. A. Suffering B. Encountering C. Overcoming D. Feeling
28. A. difference B. commitment C. purpose D. contribution
29. A. barriers B. differences C. impacts D. warnings
30. A. scientist B. volunteer C. instructor D. engineer
31. A. likely B. simply C. eventually D. actually
32. A. reality B. truth C. action D. need
33. A. represent B. inspire C. describe D. predict
34. A. accepts B. evaluates C. recommends D. advocates
35. A. start B. access C. use D. benefit
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B 24. D 25. A 26. D 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. C 31. C 32. A 33. B 34. D 35. B
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Beijing recently made technological history by hosting the world’s first half-marathon for humanoid robots, ___36___ (mark) a significant milestone in robotics development. Twenty teams from top universities and tech firms participated, with six robots completing the 21-kilometer race. The winner, Tiangong Ultra, finished it in just 2 hours and 40 minutes.
This groundbreaking ___37___ (compete) represented a crucial transition from controlled laboratory testing to real-world application. ___38___ artificial lab environments, the marathon’s unpredictable outdoor conditions tested the robots’ adaptability and endurance capabilities. Beyond sports, such robots are already in use — for example, the specialized inspection robots ___39___ (develop) by China Southern Power Grid, can operate reliably in temperature ___40___ (extreme) ranging from -40℃ to 80℃ while maintaining power lines in remote mountainous regions.
Since the beginning of this year, Chinese tech giants like Xiaomi and Huawei, well aware of the opportunities, ___41___ (join) forces with automotive leaders including Tesla and Toyota in ___42___ has become an international race to advance this technology. However, experts warn that despite rapid progress, significant technical problems remain. Most robots ___43___ (current) operate at Level 2 autonomy but achieving Level 4 — full independence — needs breakthroughs in AI decision-making.
For students considering future careers in technology, humanoid robotics represents one of the most exciting and promising fields ___44___ may transform industries and daily life. ___45___ successful Beijing marathon serves as both a testament to how far we have come and a preview of the remarkable innovations still to come.
【答案】36. marking
petition
38. Unlike 39. developed
40. extremes
41. have joined##have been joining
42. what 43. currently
44. that 45. The
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，学校组织学生进行劳动实践活动，外教Jenny作为指导老师，给出“Community English Teaching”和“School Garden Beautifying”两个项目供同学们选择。请给Jenny写一封邮件，内容包括：
1.你的选择；
2.说明理由。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jenny,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best regards,
Li Hua
【答案】Possible version 1:
Dear Jenny,
I’m excited to participate in the labor practice activity. After careful consideration, I’ve decided to join the Community English Teaching project.
This project aligns perfectly with my passion for language education. Teaching English to community members not only helps them improve their skills but also strengthens social connections. Additionally, it’s a great opportunity for me to develop communication and leadership abilities while contributing to the community. I believe this experience will be both meaningful and rewarding.
Thank you for organizing these wonderful options!
Best regards,
Li Hua
Possible version 2:
Dear Jenny,
I’m thrilled about the upcoming labor practice. I’ve chosen the School Garden Beautifying project because I’m deeply interested in environmental sustainability.
By participating in this project, I can help create a greener and more pleasant campus environment. Gardening not only enhances the school’s appearance but also promotes eco-friendly habits among students. Moreover, working outdoors with my peers will foster teamwork and a sense of responsibility. I’m eager to contribute to making our school more beautiful!
Thank you for offering such meaningful activities.
Best wishes,
Li Hua
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。
“I just want a normal birthday party,” Amy told Bailey as they walked home from school. Amy’s parents loved the environment, and Amy happened to be born on Earth Day, so all her parties had an Earth Day theme.
Amy couldn’t forget the “Throw-Out Blowout” when she turned seven. Her friends coming to the party helped out at her yard sale and donated the money to charity. And when she turned eight, it was a “Tree Spree”, planting maples. Last year, “The Print Sprint”! They collected newspapers to recycle.
So Amy firmly decided to plan her own party this year. One day, as Amy loaded the dishwasher, she cleared her throat. “I’ d like to go to Maze Craze (疯狂迷宫) instead.” “Really ” said Dad, surprised. “I guess we could try that,” said Mom. With her parents’ approval, Amy couldn’t wait for her birthday and invited lots of her close friends. They expected that they would have so much fun and wouldn’t have to think one bit about the Earth.
The following weekend was right Amy’s birthday. Amy and other friends all gathered in the parking lot outside Maze Craze. Amy appreciated their coming and excitedly shouted out “No more shovels (铲子)! No collecting recyclables! Nothing earthy about it!”
注意：
（1）词数应为120个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
But when they took steps forward, plastic bottles rolled across the ground.
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Arriving home, Amy couldn’t wait to share the day with her parents.
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【答案】But when they took steps forward, plastic bottles rolled across the ground. The sight was a total mess with wrappers and cans littering the area. Amy’s eyes widened in surprise and her initial excitement faded, replaced by disappointment. She thought, “We can’t ignore this.” She bent down and started picking up the bottles, Bailey and other friends following her. With determination on their faces, they quickly gathered the trash. Once done, they headed to Maze Craze, where they still had a lot of fun with a new view.
Arriving home, Amy couldn’t wait to share the day with her parents. They were waiting to say happy birthday to her. She told them about the unexpected bottles and how they cleaned them up. “I thought I could have a normal birthday party without thinking about the environment, but it still taught me a valuable lesson,” she paused, “We should always be aware of our impact on the Earth, even in the smallest ways, for every action counts.” Hearing this, her parents smiled, proud of her growth.
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 stopped Helen from opening a restaurant downtown
A. The high costs. B. The intense competition.
C. The limited parking space.
2. What do we know about the woman
A. She has been promoted. B. She will leave the company.
C. She will move out of the finance office.
3. Why hasn’t Jim bought a dining table yet
A. He is short of money. B. He doesn’t need to buy one.
C. He is unsure about the style.
4. Which bus will the woman get on
A. The 5:30 one. B. The 6:00 one. C. The 6:30 one.
5. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Schoolmates. C. Colleagues.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the man want to do
A. Study Education. B. Change schools. C. Find a job.
7. What should the man do before registering
A. Fill out some forms. B. Meet the woman,
C. Collect information about USU.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What are the speakers talking about
A. A film. B. A party. C. A concert.
9. What did the man try to do during the event
A. Have a dance. B. See more clearly. C. Get a better seat.
10. How did the man react to the hot environment
A. He didn’t mind it. B. He felt a little annoyed.
C. He considered it a major problem.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why didn’t the woman learn driving
A She couldn’t spare the time on weekdays.
B. She was afraid of driving in urban areas.
C. She lives far from driving schools.
12. What does the woman think of the man’s driving teacher
A Strict. B. Responsible. C. Flexible.
13. Who will the woman call later
A. The man’s mother. B. Daniel Smith. C. Alan Suckliff.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Where is the woman
A In Perth. B. In Sydney. C. In New York.
15. When can the man’s conference be held
A. From January 21st to 22nd. B. From January 28th to 29th.
C. From February 4th to 5th.
16. How many people can the Tesla Room hold at most
A.50. B.60. C.100.
17. What does the man request at last
A. Internet access. B. A projector. C. Microphones.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What will the listeners do next week
A. Visit a museum. B. Work at a museum. C. Attend a lecture.
19. Which door leads to Gallery 1
A. The one behind the reception desk. B. The one behind a statue of a horse.
C. The one behind a big donation box.
20. How does the speaker suggest having lunch
A. Take their own lunch. B. Order lunch at the cafe.
C. Make sandwiches in the kitchen.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Where to Eat in Kuala Lumpur
Great restaurants in Kuala Lumpur offer a genuine global dining experience. Whether you are looking to enjoy hearty comfort food or some local delicacies, the city’s dining scene satisfies all comers.
Mum’s Place
Nothing brings more comfort than Mom’s cooking. With recipes inspired by the owners’ mother, this restaurant brings you Nyonya dishes that are truly Malaysian. Located in the district of Damansara Perdana, Mum’s Place is a neighbourhood restaurant with its main customers from residents nearby. Some of the best dishes include cencaru fish, devil curry chicken and beef rendang.
Cantaloupe
Located about 20 minutes from downtown Malacca, it is a home-based eatery with about 10 tables manned by four operators. Unlike most restaurants, food is self-service here, with dishes placed on catering pans for customers to choose from. It serves traditional Malaysian dishes with distinct Chinese influences. You will find rice dumplings and chicken rendang among the offerings. It has two branches in the city. Their dishes sell out fast, so it’d be best to head there before lunchtime.
Yum Yum Restaurant
Situated in the beautiful Shangri-La Hotel, Yum Yum Restaurant is among the locals’ many favourite spots to dine at. It offers an interesting Nyonya and Thai food with Chinese influences that make them stand out. The classic dishes include sambal petai prawns, assam fish head and Yum Yum egg. It can get crowded here, so it’d be best to head there early or call ahead for reservations.
Troika Sky Dining
Offering fine dining, the impressive Troika Sky Dining undoubtedly stands out from the pack. Set on the 23rd floor of Tower B of The Troika, it goes without saying that the cloud-skimming views here are something else entirely. The food is what helped it stand out. It serves award-winning French, Italian, Greek, and Spanish food and adventurous menu of high-end pizzas and pasta.
1. What do Mum’s Place and Yum Yum Restaurant have in common
A. They are based in hotels. B. They serve Nyonya dishes.
C. They need prior reservations. D. They offer breathtaking views.
2. What’s special about Cantaloupe
A. It is a buffet restaurant. B. It serves hard-to-find dishes.
C. It has branches throughout Asia. D. It opens for lunch earlier than others.
3. Which restaurant serves western food
A. Mum’s Place. B. Cantaloupe.
C. Yum Yum Restaurant. D. Troika Sky Dining.
B
Compared with physicists such as Marie Curie or Richard Feynman, Wu Chien-shiung is not a household name in China but she was one of the most influential nuclear physicists of the 20th century, one that “completely” changed human’s view of the universe.
Wu’s father, Wu Zhongyi, founded the first school for girls in Taicang, aiming to break the old idea that it was women’s virtue to have no talents, which had the greatest influence on Wu Chien-shiung’s life. Working in the scientific world dominated (支配) by men, she never gave up or lowered her standards even if unequally treated. After graduating from the former National Central University in Nanjing in 1934, Wu registered at the University of California, Berkeley at the age of 24 to continue her study in physics.
During her 44-year career as a nuclear physicist, Wu’s pioneering achievements won her nicknames such as “Chinese Madame Curie”, “queen of nuclear research” and “first lady of physics”. She was the first woman to be president of American Physical Society, the first female winner of the Comstock Prize in physics given by the US National Academy of Sciences, the first person to receive the Wolf Prize in physics, the first honorary doctorate awarded by Princeton University to a woman, and the first female professor of physics in the history of Columbia University.
To get accurate results from experiments, she worked very hard day and night at a laboratory and gained a reputation (名声) for accuracy. There was a saying among physicists: If the experiment was done by Wu, it must be correct. She was always very careful in experiments, spending a great deal of time calibrating (校准) instruments. She didn’t start collecting data until she fully understood the instruments. Her experiments overturned many previous experimental results and theories, said Samuel Chao Chung Ting, American physicist and Nobel Prize winner.
On Feb 16, 1997, Wu died in the US. According to her will, she was buried in her hometown Taicang. She was a distinguished world citizen, and was forever a Chinese.
4. What influenced Wu Chien-shiung when she was young
A. Her life in America. B. Her love for physics.
C. Her family background. D. Marie Curie’s achievements.
5. What does the author intend to show in paragraph 3
A. Awards are usually gained through great efforts.
B. Wu Chien-shiung was “a pioneer” in many ways.
C. No scientists were better than Wu Chien-shiung.
D. We cannot stress the importance of physics enough.
6. Which of the following can best describe Wu Chien-shiung
A. Caring and responsible. B. Courageous and creative.
C. Stubborn and sensitive. D. Cautious and hardworking.
7. What is the text mainly about
A. An influential woman nuclear physicist. B. An important contribution to physics.
C. The influence of modern education. D. Nuclear researches in scientific world.
C
Primary testing of a newly developed AI-enhanced blood test has shown promise in being able to accurately determine the potential of someone’s developing Parkinson’s disease (帕金森病) in the coming years. In research published last week, a team of scientists in Europe identified eight blood-based biomarkers that might alert doctors to a high potential for Parkinson’s disease development in a patient — up to seven years before symptoms appear.
The test, while still in its early stages, offers hope for a disorder that has no cure and affects nearly nine million people worldwide. At present, the treatment for Parkinson’s disease tends to be reactive and focused on stopping symptoms from getting worse, which include shaking movements, slow movements, stiffness and a loss of balance, after a diagnosis (诊断) is made. “We need to get to people before they develop symptoms. It’s always better to do prevention rather than cure,” senior author Kevin Mills says. With this goal in mind, the team began their work by collecting blood samples from 99 people who have Parkinson’s disease and 36 people who don’t. Analyzing a select ion of 70 percent of these samples, a machine learning algorithm (算法) identified eight proteins that appeared in different concentrations in the blood of those with the disease.
This pattern could provide a diagnosis with 100 percent accuracy, according to a statement from University College London. In a follow- up evaluation, the algorithm was given the remaining 30 percent of blood samples that it hadn’t been trained on — 30 from people currently with Parkinson’s disease and 11 from people without it. The tool aced the test, correctly diagnosing every patient. “This means that drug treatment could potentially be given at an earlier stage, which could possibly slow down disease progression or even prevent it from occurring,” Michael Bartl, the co-first author of the study, says.
“We’ve seen significant progress in the development of exciting new tests for Parkinson’s disease in the last year alone,” Katherine Fletcher, research communications leader says. “We anticipate that these new tests will start being used within the next few years.”
8. What can the new blood test do for Parkinson’s disease
A. Relieve its symptoms. B. Predict its likelihood.
C. Identify its initial causes. D. Determine its treatment plan.
9. What do we know about the current treatment for Parkinson’s disease
A. It is on symptom control. B. It is mainly preventive.
C. It is effective in complete cure. D. It is mainly based on early diagnosis.
10. What does the underlined phrase “aced the test” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Needed a new test. B. Became a failed test.
C. Performed well in the test. D. Showed weaknesses in the test.
11. What is Katherine Fletcher’s attitude to the new blood test for Parkinson’s disease
A. Contradictory. B. Skeptical. C. Optimistic. D. Tentative.
D
Picture this, you win two tickets to a sold-out concert and eagerly text to ask your friends if they’d like to join. There comes their response “Maybe.” Your mood immediately turns, for you need to wait for their decisions before you can figure out your plans for the concert.
If you’ve experienced anything like the above anecdote, you’re not alone. People responding “maybe” to invitations is a common yet annoying aspect of social life. What goes on in people’s heads when they aren’t sure whether to accept an invitation Social invitations can be a delicate dance. People often misread what someone extending an invitation wants to hear and overestimate an inviter’s likelihood of preferring a “maybe” over a “no.” Moreover, they fail to realize how much more disrespected people feel when they receive a “maybe” in response to their invitation.
Naturally, we wanted to figure out why this awkward dynamic plays out. We found that it’s largely due to something called “motivated reasoning.” Motivated reasoning occurs when a person interprets information in a biased (有偏差的) way to suit their own wishes. In other words, invitees convince themselves that inviters want to hear “maybe” instead of “no” because a “maybe” is better for the invitees, allowing them to leave their options open. Besides, people tend to overestimate the negative consequences of saying “no” to invitations, thinking it will upset, anger and disappoint inviters.
However, there were certain situations that made people more comfortable saying “no” to an invitation. When recipients of an invitation put themselves in the shoes of the person extending the invitation, they are more likely to realize that they’d probably prefer a definite answer. When the participants get invited to do something they didn’t want to do, they had no desire to keep their options open. The motivated reasoning then became irrelevant.
While navigating social situations can be tricky, being direct and definite is sometimes best. It might reduce your options. But it’ll keep those who invite you from being left uncertain and maybe they’ll still think of you when the next concert comes to town.
12. Why is the concert anecdote mentioned at the beginning
A. To explain the background of the invitation. B. To stress the importance of quick replies.
C. To encourage immediate decision- making. D. To introduce a common social situation.
13. What is the main reason for the response of “maybe” to an invitation
A. A biased interpretation of social cues. B. A desire for harmonious communication.
C. An underestimation of refusal consequence. D. An understanding of the inviter’s expectation.
14. What is the author’s suggestion in the last paragraph
A. Keeping your options open for better plans. B. Accepting invitations to maintain friendships.
C. Prioritizing clear response over open options. D. Thinking twice before refusing an invitation.
15. What is the best title for the passage
A. The Psychology behind “Maybe” B. The Hidden Consequence of “Maybe”
C. “Maybe”: A Polite Escape from Conflict D. “Maybe”: A Perfect Solution to Invitations
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Think back to the last time you shopped for fruits and vegetables. You may have noticed some items labelled with the word “organic”. ___16___
“Organic” refers to the way food is grown. To be labelled as organic, food production must meet strict guidelines. These can be different depending on where you live. In the United States, organic foods must be grown or raised without using pesticides or chemical fertilizers.
___17___ That changed after the Industrial Revolution. During the 20th century, many ideas that were used by factories and big businesses were put into action on farms. This helped some farms grow larger and produce more.
The organic movement was started to get back to the old traditional ways of farming. Why Many believe the chemicals and pesticides used in modern farming can be harmful to your health. ___18___ And those who support the organic movement also point to its benefits for the environment.
Have you ever compared organic and non-organic foods at the grocery store If so, you know that organic food tend to cost more. This happens for many reasons. Organic farming produces fewer crops. ___19___ Additionally, organic farms spend more money taking care of the animals they raise. These and other factors drive the cost of organic food up.
Is organic food worth the extra cost Some people believe it is. They may think it tastes better or just prefer to eat food that has not been grown using chemicals. ___20___They are still trying to find a major difference between organic and non-organic food in terms of safety, nutrition, or taste. Still, others argue that the environmental benefits of organic food make it worth the price.
A. Have you ever wondered what that means
B. The cost of production is also usually higher.
C. For most of history, almost all food was organic.
D. Many people are willing to pay more for organic food.
E. Some also think organic foods are naturally more nutritious.
F. Are you wondering if organic food is right for you
G. Scientists have studied organic and non-organic foods for many years now.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Jessica Cox was the world’s first armless pilot. Born in 1983, Cox never let her disability become her ___21___ . Growing up, she faced countless stares, but she always stayed determined and focused on her goals. At first she was ___22___ because she did not have arms. In eighth grade, after ___23___ prosthetic (假体的) arms for eleven years, she decided to be “the real Jessica” and ___24___ her prosthetic arms. At school, she loved going out to swing and ___25___ herself flying over everything, a vision that would later shape her life.
Cox’s pilot journey began with Wright Flight. She was given the ___26___ to experience flying during a trip to Mexico. ___27___ her fear, she felt the freedom of control in the air. On that day, she made a ___28___ to becoming a pilot.
Cox’s pursuit of the dream was not without ___29___ though. Facing challenges in finding an ___30___ willing to teach her, as most were unsure about training an armless student, she didn’t give up and ___31___ found one. Cox’s dream became a ___32___ in 2008 when she took her first solo flight, making a historic achievement.
Cox is not only a pilot but also a motivational speaker. She has traveled across the world to ___33___ others. She also ___34___ for people with disabilities, helping them gain equal ___35___ to education, healthcare and so on, fighting for a more inclusive world.
21. A. disadvantage B. objective C. opportunity D. dilemma
22. A. committed B. bored C. discouraged D. delighted
23. A. creating B. wearing C. developing D. approving
24. A. kept in touch with B. lived off C. made use of D. got rid of
25. A. imagining B. detecting C. evaluating D. appreciating
26. A. passion B. activity C. need D. opportunity
27. A. Suffering B. Encountering C. Overcoming D. Feeling
28. A. difference B. commitment C. purpose D. contribution
29. A. barriers B. differences C. impacts D. warnings
30. A. scientist B. volunteer C. instructor D. engineer
31. A. likely B. simply C. eventually D. actually
32. A. reality B. truth C. action D. need
33. A. represent B. inspire C. describe D. predict
34. A. accepts B. evaluates C. recommends D. advocates
35. A. start B. access C. use D. benefit
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Beijing recently made technological history by hosting the world’s first half-marathon for humanoid robots, ___36___ (mark) a significant milestone in robotics development. Twenty teams from top universities and tech firms participated, with six robots completing the 21-kilometer race. The winner, Tiangong Ultra, finished it in just 2 hours and 40 minutes.
This groundbreaking ___37___ (compete) represented a crucial transition from controlled laboratory testing to real-world application. ___38___ artificial lab environments, the marathon’s unpredictable outdoor conditions tested the robots’ adaptability and endurance capabilities. Beyond sports, such robots are already in use — for example, the specialized inspection robots ___39___ (develop) by China Southern Power Grid, can operate reliably in temperature ___40___ (extreme) ranging from -40℃ to 80℃ while maintaining power lines in remote mountainous regions.
Since the beginning of this year, Chinese tech giants like Xiaomi and Huawei, well aware of the opportunities, ___41___ (join) forces with automotive leaders including Tesla and Toyota in ___42___ has become an international race to advance this technology. However, experts warn that despite rapid progress, significant technical problems remain. Most robots ___43___ (current) operate at Level 2 autonomy but achieving Level 4 — full independence — needs breakthroughs in AI decision-making.
For students considering future careers in technology, humanoid robotics represents one of the most exciting and promising fields ___44___ may transform industries and daily life. ___45___ successful Beijing marathon serves as both a testament to how far we have come and a preview of the remarkable innovations still to come.
四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，学校组织学生进行劳动实践活动，外教Jenny作为指导老师，给出“Community English Teaching”和“School Garden Beautifying”两个项目供同学们选择。请给Jenny写一封邮件，内容包括：
1.你的选择；
2.说明理由。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jenny,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best regards,
Li Hua
i Hua
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。
“I just want a normal birthday party,” Amy told Bailey as they walked home from school. Amy’s parents loved the environment, and Amy happened to be born on Earth Day, so all her parties had an Earth Day theme.
Amy couldn’t forget the “Throw-Out Blowout” when she turned seven. Her friends coming to the party helped out at her yard sale and donated the money to charity. And when she turned eight, it was a “Tree Spree”, planting maples. Last year, “The Print Sprint”! They collected newspapers to recycle.
So Amy firmly decided to plan her own party this year. One day, as Amy loaded the dishwasher, she cleared her throat. “I’ d like to go to Maze Craze (疯狂迷宫) instead.” “Really ” said Dad, surprised. “I guess we could try that,” said Mom. With her parents’ approval, Amy couldn’t wait for her birthday and invited lots of her close friends. They expected that they would have so much fun and wouldn’t have to think one bit about the Earth.
The following weekend was right Amy’s birthday. Amy and other friends all gathered in the parking lot outside Maze Craze. Amy appreciated their coming and excitedly shouted out “No more shovels (铲子)! No collecting recyclables! Nothing earthy about it!”
注意：
（1）词数应为120个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
But when they took steps forward, plastic bottles rolled across the ground.
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Arriving home, Amy couldn’t wait to share the day with her parents.
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高二年级十二月县中联盟自主命题考试卷英语
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 stopped Helen from opening a restaurant downtown
A. The high costs. B. The intense competition.
C. The limited parking space.
2. What do we know about the woman
A. She has been promoted. B. She will leave the company.
C. She will move out of the finance office.
3. Why hasn’t Jim bought a dining table yet
A. He is short of money. B. He doesn’t need to buy one.
C. He is unsure about the style.
4. Which bus will the woman get on
A. The 5:30 one. B. The 6:00 one. C. The 6:30 one.
5. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Schoolmates. C. Colleagues.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the man want to do
A. Study Education. B. Change schools. C. Find a job.
7. What should the man do before registering
A. Fill out some forms. B. Meet the woman,
C. Collect information about USU.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What are the speakers talking about
A. A film. B. A party. C. A concert.
9. What did the man try to do during the event
A. Have a dance. B. See more clearly. C. Get a better seat.
10. How did the man react to the hot environment
A. He didn’t mind it. B. He felt a little annoyed.
C. He considered it a major problem.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why didn’t the woman learn driving
A She couldn’t spare the time on weekdays.
B. She was afraid of driving in urban areas.
C. She lives far from driving schools.
12. What does the woman think of the man’s driving teacher
A Strict. B. Responsible. C. Flexible.
13. Who will the woman call later
A. The man’s mother. B. Daniel Smith. C. Alan Suckliff.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Where is the woman
A In Perth. B. In Sydney. C. In New York.
15. When can the man’s conference be held
A. From January 21st to 22nd. B. From January 28th to 29th.
C. From February 4th to 5th.
16. How many people can the Tesla Room hold at most
A.50. B.60. C.100.
17. What does the man request at last
A. Internet access. B. A projector. C. Microphones.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What will the listeners do next week
A. Visit a museum. B. Work at a museum. C. Attend a lecture.
19. Which door leads to Gallery 1
A. The one behind the reception desk. B. The one behind a statue of a horse.
C. The one behind a big donation box.
20. How does the speaker suggest having lunch
A. Take their own lunch. B. Order lunch at the cafe.
C. Make sandwiches in the kitchen.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Where to Eat in Kuala Lumpur
Great restaurants in Kuala Lumpur offer a genuine global dining experience. Whether you are looking to enjoy hearty comfort food or some local delicacies, the city’s dining scene satisfies all comers.
Mum’s Place
Nothing brings more comfort than Mom’s cooking. With recipes inspired by the owners’ mother, this restaurant brings you Nyonya dishes that are truly Malaysian. Located in the district of Damansara Perdana, Mum’s Place is a neighbourhood restaurant with its main customers from residents nearby. Some of the best dishes include cencaru fish, devil curry chicken and beef rendang.
Cantaloupe
Located about 20 minutes from downtown Malacca, it is a home-based eatery with about 10 tables manned by four operators. Unlike most restaurants, food is self-service here, with dishes placed on catering pans for customers to choose from. It serves traditional Malaysian dishes with distinct Chinese influences. You will find rice dumplings and chicken rendang among the offerings. It has two branches in the city. Their dishes sell out fast, so it’d be best to head there before lunchtime.
Yum Yum Restaurant
Situated in the beautiful Shangri-La Hotel, Yum Yum Restaurant is among the locals’ many favourite spots to dine at. It offers an interesting Nyonya and Thai food with Chinese influences that make them stand out. The classic dishes include sambal petai prawns, assam fish head and Yum Yum egg. It can get crowded here, so it’d be best to head there early or call ahead for reservations.
Troika Sky Dining
Offering fine dining, the impressive Troika Sky Dining undoubtedly stands out from the pack. Set on the 23rd floor of Tower B of The Troika, it goes without saying that the cloud-skimming views here are something else entirely. The food is what helped it stand out. It serves award-winning French, Italian, Greek, and Spanish food and adventurous menu of high-end pizzas and pasta.
1. What do Mum’s Place and Yum Yum Restaurant have in common
A. They are based in hotels. B. They serve Nyonya dishes.
C. They need prior reservations. D. They offer breathtaking views.
2. What’s special about Cantaloupe
A. It is a buffet restaurant. B. It serves hard-to-find dishes.
C. It has branches throughout Asia. D. It opens for lunch earlier than others.
3. Which restaurant serves western food
A. Mum’s Place. B. Cantaloupe.
C. Yum Yum Restaurant. D. Troika Sky Dining.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D
Compared with physicists such as Marie Curie or Richard Feynman, Wu Chien-shiung is not a household name in China but she was one of the most influential nuclear physicists of the 20th century, one that “completely” changed human’s view of the universe.
Wu’s father, Wu Zhongyi, founded the first school for girls in Taicang, aiming to break the old idea that it was women’s virtue to have no talents, which had the greatest influence on Wu Chien-shiung’s life. Working in the scientific world dominated (支配) by men, she never gave up or lowered her standards even if unequally treated. After graduating from the former National Central University in Nanjing in 1934, Wu registered at the University of California, Berkeley at the age of 24 to continue her study in physics.
During her 44-year career as a nuclear physicist, Wu’s pioneering achievements won her nicknames such as “Chinese Madame Curie”, “queen of nuclear research” and “first lady of physics”. She was the first woman to be president of American Physical Society, the first female winner of the Comstock Prize in physics given by the US National Academy of Sciences, the first person to receive the Wolf Prize in physics, the first honorary doctorate awarded by Princeton University to a woman, and the first female professor of physics in the history of Columbia University.
To get accurate results from experiments, she worked very hard day and night at a laboratory and gained a reputation (名声) for accuracy. There was a saying among physicists: If the experiment was done by Wu, it must be correct. She was always very careful in experiments, spending a great deal of time calibrating (校准) instruments. She didn’t start collecting data until she fully understood the instruments. Her experiments overturned many previous experimental results and theories, said Samuel Chao Chung Ting, American physicist and Nobel Prize winner.
On Feb 16, 1997, Wu died in the US. According to her will, she was buried in her hometown Taicang. She was a distinguished world citizen, and was forever a Chinese.
4. What influenced Wu Chien-shiung when she was young
A. Her life in America. B. Her love for physics.
C. Her family background. D. Marie Curie’s achievements.
5. What does the author intend to show in paragraph 3
A. Awards are usually gained through great efforts.
B. Wu Chien-shiung was “a pioneer” in many ways.
C. No scientists were better than Wu Chien-shiung.
D. We cannot stress the importance of physics enough.
6. Which of the following can best describe Wu Chien-shiung
A. Caring and responsible. B. Courageous and creative.
C. Stubborn and sensitive. D. Cautious and hardworking.
7. What is the text mainly about
A. An influential woman nuclear physicist. B. An important contribution to physics.
C. The influence of modern education. D. Nuclear researches in scientific world.
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. D 7. A
Primary testing of a newly developed AI-enhanced blood test has shown promise in being able to accurately determine the potential of someone’s developing Parkinson’s disease (帕金森病) in the coming years. In research published last week, a team of scientists in Europe identified eight blood-based biomarkers that might alert doctors to a high potential for Parkinson’s disease development in a patient — up to seven years before symptoms appear.
The test, while still in its early stages, offers hope for a disorder that has no cure and affects nearly nine million people worldwide. At present, the treatment for Parkinson’s disease tends to be reactive and focused on stopping symptoms from getting worse, which include shaking movements, slow movements, stiffness and a loss of balance, after a diagnosis (诊断) is made. “We need to get to people before they develop symptoms. It’s always better to do prevention rather than cure,” senior author Kevin Mills says. With this goal in mind, the team began their work by collecting blood samples from 99 people who have Parkinson’s disease and 36 people who don’t. Analyzing a select ion of 70 percent of these samples, a machine learning algorithm (算法) identified eight proteins that appeared in different concentrations in the blood of those with the disease.
This pattern could provide a diagnosis with 100 percent accuracy, according to a statement from University College London. In a follow- up evaluation, the algorithm was given the remaining 30 percent of blood samples that it hadn’t been trained on — 30 from people currently with Parkinson’s disease and 11 from people without it. The tool aced the test, correctly diagnosing every patient. “This means that drug treatment could potentially be given at an earlier stage, which could possibly slow down disease progression or even prevent it from occurring,” Michael Bartl, the co-first author of the study, says.
“We’ve seen significant progress in the development of exciting new tests for Parkinson’s disease in the last year alone,” Katherine Fletcher, research communications leader says. “We anticipate that these new tests will start being used within the next few years.”
8. What can the new blood test do for Parkinson’s disease
A. Relieve its symptoms. B. Predict its likelihood.
C. Identify its initial causes. D. Determine its treatment plan.
9. What do we know about the current treatment for Parkinson’s disease
A. It is on symptom control. B. It is mainly preventive.
C. It is effective in complete cure. D. It is mainly based on early diagnosis.
10. What does the underlined phrase “aced the test” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Needed a new test. B. Became a failed test.
C. Performed well in the test. D. Showed weaknesses in the test.
11. What is Katherine Fletcher’s attitude to the new blood test for Parkinson’s disease
A. Contradictory. B. Skeptical. C. Optimistic. D. Tentative.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 11. C
Picture this, you win two tickets to a sold-out concert and eagerly text to ask your friends if they’d like to join. There comes their response “Maybe.” Your mood immediately turns, for you need to wait for their decisions before you can figure out your plans for the concert.
If you’ve experienced anything like the above anecdote, you’re not alone. People responding “maybe” to invitations is a common yet annoying aspect of social life. What goes on in people’s heads when they aren’t sure whether to accept an invitation Social invitations can be a delicate dance. People often misread what someone extending an invitation wants to hear and overestimate an inviter’s likelihood of preferring a “maybe” over a “no.” Moreover, they fail to realize how much more disrespected people feel when they receive a “maybe” in response to their invitation.
Naturally, we wanted to figure out why this awkward dynamic plays out. We found that it’s largely due to something called “motivated reasoning.” Motivated reasoning occurs when a person interprets information in a biased (有偏差的) way to suit their own wishes. In other words, invitees convince themselves that inviters want to hear “maybe” instead of “no” because a “maybe” is better for the invitees, allowing them to leave their options open. Besides, people tend to overestimate the negative consequences of saying “no” to invitations, thinking it will upset, anger and disappoint inviters.
However, there were certain situations that made people more comfortable saying “no” to an invitation. When recipients of an invitation put themselves in the shoes of the person extending the invitation, they are more likely to realize that they’d probably prefer a definite answer. When the participants get invited to do something they didn’t want to do, they had no desire to keep their options open. The motivated reasoning then became irrelevant.
While navigating social situations can be tricky, being direct and definite is sometimes best. It might reduce your options. But it’ll keep those who invite you from being left uncertain and maybe they’ll still think of you when the next concert comes to town.
12. Why is the concert anecdote mentioned at the beginning
A. To explain the background of the invitation. B. To stress the importance of quick replies.
C. To encourage immediate decision- making. D. To introduce a common social situation.
13. What is the main reason for the response of “maybe” to an invitation
A. A biased interpretation of social cues. B. A desire for harmonious communication.
C. An underestimation of refusal consequence. D. An understanding of the inviter’s expectation.
14. What is the author’s suggestion in the last paragraph
A. Keeping your options open for better plans. B. Accepting invitations to maintain friendships.
C. Prioritizing clear response over open options. D. Thinking twice before refusing an invitation.
15. What is the best title for the passage
A. The Psychology behind “Maybe” B. The Hidden Consequence of “Maybe”
C. “Maybe”: A Polite Escape from Conflict D. “Maybe”: A Perfect Solution to Invitations
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. C 15. A
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Think back to the last time you shopped for fruits and vegetables. You may have noticed some items labelled with the word “organic”. ___16___
“Organic” refers to the way food is grown. To be labelled as organic, food production must meet strict guidelines. These can be different depending on where you live. In the United States, organic foods must be grown or raised without using pesticides or chemical fertilizers.
___17___ That changed after the Industrial Revolution. During the 20th century, many ideas that were used by factories and big businesses were put into action on farms. This helped some farms grow larger and produce more.
The organic movement was started to get back to the old traditional ways of farming. Why Many believe the chemicals and pesticides used in modern farming can be harmful to your health. ___18___ And those who support the organic movement also point to its benefits for the environment.
Have you ever compared organic and non-organic foods at the grocery store If so, you know that organic food tend to cost more. This happens for many reasons. Organic farming produces fewer crops. ___19___ Additionally, organic farms spend more money taking care of the animals they raise. These and other factors drive the cost of organic food up.
Is organic food worth the extra cost Some people believe it is. They may think it tastes better or just prefer to eat food that has not been grown using chemicals. ___20___They are still trying to find a major difference between organic and non-organic food in terms of safety, nutrition, or taste. Still, others argue that the environmental benefits of organic food make it worth the price.
A. Have you ever wondered what that means
B. The cost of production is also usually higher.
C. For most of history, almost all food was organic.
D. Many people are willing to pay more for organic food.
E. Some also think organic foods are naturally more nutritious.
F. Are you wondering if organic food is right for you
G. Scientists have studied organic and non-organic foods for many years now.
【答案】16. A 17. C 18. E 19. B 20. G
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Jessica Cox was the world’s first armless pilot. Born in 1983, Cox never let her disability become her ___21___ . Growing up, she faced countless stares, but she always stayed determined and focused on her goals. At first she was ___22___ because she did not have arms. In eighth grade, after ___23___ prosthetic (假体的) arms for eleven years, she decided to be “the real Jessica” and ___24___ her prosthetic arms. At school, she loved going out to swing and ___25___ herself flying over everything, a vision that would later shape her life.
Cox’s pilot journey began with Wright Flight. She was given the ___26___ to experience flying during a trip to Mexico. ___27___ her fear, she felt the freedom of control in the air. On that day, she made a ___28___ to becoming a pilot.
Cox’s pursuit of the dream was not without ___29___ though. Facing challenges in finding an ___30___ willing to teach her, as most were unsure about training an armless student, she didn’t give up and ___31___ found one. Cox’s dream became a ___32___ in 2008 when she took her first solo flight, making a historic achievement.
Cox is not only a pilot but also a motivational speaker. She has traveled across the world to ___33___ others. She also ___34___ for people with disabilities, helping them gain equal ___35___ to education, healthcare and so on, fighting for a more inclusive world.
21. A. disadvantage B. objective C. opportunity D. dilemma
22. A. committed B. bored C. discouraged D. delighted
23. A. creating B. wearing C. developing D. approving
24. A. kept in touch with B. lived off C. made use of D. got rid of
25. A. imagining B. detecting C. evaluating D. appreciating
26. A. passion B. activity C. need D. opportunity
27. A. Suffering B. Encountering C. Overcoming D. Feeling
28. A. difference B. commitment C. purpose D. contribution
29. A. barriers B. differences C. impacts D. warnings
30. A. scientist B. volunteer C. instructor D. engineer
31. A. likely B. simply C. eventually D. actually
32. A. reality B. truth C. action D. need
33. A. represent B. inspire C. describe D. predict
34. A. accepts B. evaluates C. recommends D. advocates
35. A. start B. access C. use D. benefit
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B 24. D 25. A 26. D 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. C 31. C 32. A 33. B 34. D 35. B
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Beijing recently made technological history by hosting the world’s first half-marathon for humanoid robots, ___36___ (mark) a significant milestone in robotics development. Twenty teams from top universities and tech firms participated, with six robots completing the 21-kilometer race. The winner, Tiangong Ultra, finished it in just 2 hours and 40 minutes.
This groundbreaking ___37___ (compete) represented a crucial transition from controlled laboratory testing to real-world application. ___38___ artificial lab environments, the marathon’s unpredictable outdoor conditions tested the robots’ adaptability and endurance capabilities. Beyond sports, such robots are already in use — for example, the specialized inspection robots ___39___ (develop) by China Southern Power Grid, can operate reliably in temperature ___40___ (extreme) ranging from -40℃ to 80℃ while maintaining power lines in remote mountainous regions.
Since the beginning of this year, Chinese tech giants like Xiaomi and Huawei, well aware of the opportunities, ___41___ (join) forces with automotive leaders including Tesla and Toyota in ___42___ has become an international race to advance this technology. However, experts warn that despite rapid progress, significant technical problems remain. Most robots ___43___ (current) operate at Level 2 autonomy but achieving Level 4 — full independence — needs breakthroughs in AI decision-making.
For students considering future careers in technology, humanoid robotics represents one of the most exciting and promising fields ___44___ may transform industries and daily life. ___45___ successful Beijing marathon serves as both a testament to how far we have come and a preview of the remarkable innovations still to come.
【答案】36. marking
petition
38. Unlike 39. developed
40. extremes
41. have joined##have been joining
42. what 43. currently
44. that 45. The
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，学校组织学生进行劳动实践活动，外教Jenny作为指导老师，给出“Community English Teaching”和“School Garden Beautifying”两个项目供同学们选择。请给Jenny写一封邮件，内容包括：
1.你的选择；
2.说明理由。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jenny,
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Best regards,
Li Hua
【答案】Possible version 1:
Dear Jenny,
I’m excited to participate in the labor practice activity. After careful consideration, I’ve decided to join the Community English Teaching project.
This project aligns perfectly with my passion for language education. Teaching English to community members not only helps them improve their skills but also strengthens social connections. Additionally, it’s a great opportunity for me to develop communication and leadership abilities while contributing to the community. I believe this experience will be both meaningful and rewarding.
Thank you for organizing these wonderful options!
Best regards,
Li Hua
Possible version 2:
Dear Jenny,
I’m thrilled about the upcoming labor practice. I’ve chosen the School Garden Beautifying project because I’m deeply interested in environmental sustainability.
By participating in this project, I can help create a greener and more pleasant campus environment. Gardening not only enhances the school’s appearance but also promotes eco-friendly habits among students. Moreover, working outdoors with my peers will foster teamwork and a sense of responsibility. I’m eager to contribute to making our school more beautiful!
Thank you for offering such meaningful activities.
Best wishes,
Li Hua
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。
“I just want a normal birthday party,” Amy told Bailey as they walked home from school. Amy’s parents loved the environment, and Amy happened to be born on Earth Day, so all her parties had an Earth Day theme.
Amy couldn’t forget the “Throw-Out Blowout” when she turned seven. Her friends coming to the party helped out at her yard sale and donated the money to charity. And when she turned eight, it was a “Tree Spree”, planting maples. Last year, “The Print Sprint”! They collected newspapers to recycle.
So Amy firmly decided to plan her own party this year. One day, as Amy loaded the dishwasher, she cleared her throat. “I’ d like to go to Maze Craze (疯狂迷宫) instead.” “Really ” said Dad, surprised. “I guess we could try that,” said Mom. With her parents’ approval, Amy couldn’t wait for her birthday and invited lots of her close friends. They expected that they would have so much fun and wouldn’t have to think one bit about the Earth.
The following weekend was right Amy’s birthday. Amy and other friends all gathered in the parking lot outside Maze Craze. Amy appreciated their coming and excitedly shouted out “No more shovels (铲子)! No collecting recyclables! Nothing earthy about it!”
注意：
（1）词数应为120个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
But when they took steps forward, plastic bottles rolled across the ground.
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Arriving home, Amy couldn’t wait to share the day with her parents.
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【答案】But when they took steps forward, plastic bottles rolled across the ground. The sight was a total mess with wrappers and cans littering the area. Amy’s eyes widened in surprise and her initial excitement faded, replaced by disappointment. She thought, “We can’t ignore this.” She bent down and started picking up the bottles, Bailey and other friends following her. With determination on their faces, they quickly gathered the trash. Once done, they headed to Maze Craze, where they still had a lot of fun with a new view.
Arriving home, Amy couldn’t wait to share the day with her parents. They were waiting to say happy birthday to her. She told them about the unexpected bottles and how they cleaned them up. “I thought I could have a normal birthday party without thinking about the environment, but it still taught me a valuable lesson,” she paused, “We should always be aware of our impact on the Earth, even in the smallest ways, for every action counts.” Hearing this, her parents smiled, proud of her growth.
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