A．Cold weather.
B．Physical pain.
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C．Lack of determination.
．What’s the speaker’s final advice
A．Making enough preparation.
B．Being open to the setbacks.
C．Finding a running companion.
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听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
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2
3
．How many small islands make up the Gili Islands
A．3. B．4.
．When did tourism begin there
C．5.
A．In the 1970s.
B．In the 1980s.
C．In the 2000s.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
．What were the Gili Islands like before
A．There was much waste.
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．Which method of English learning is mainly talked about
A．Listening. B．Memorizing words.
0．What is the biggest strength of the website according to the speaker
A．Various topics. B．Practice tests. C．Online courses.
1．How long has the speaker’s group been teaching English online
C．Having conversations.
B．There was plenty of fresh water.
C．There were a lot of wild animals.
1
1
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
A．For about 10 years.
B．Over 12 years.
C．For about 8 years.
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．How do the speakers like their trip
A．Satisfied.
B．Just so-so.
C．Memorable.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
5
．What will the speakers do next
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1
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2．How long does the woman plan to stay in Beijing
A．For two days. B．For four days.
3．What does the woman show the least interest in
A．The Forbidden City. B．The Summer Palace.
4．How much does a couple need to pay for the tour
A．1,000 dollars. B．1,800 dollars.
A．Sort out luggage.
B．Book a room.
C．Have a rest.
C．For six days.
C．The Great Wall.
C．2,000 dollars.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
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．What is the speaker doing
A．Hosting a program.
B．Giving a lecture.
C．Promoting a project.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
5．How did the woman travel to France
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．What adds to the pain of early rise
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A．By plane.
B．By ship.
C．By bike.
s life through his art, as well as his printmaking techniques.
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1
6．What did the man enjoy doing in France
The Empire Through Hew Locke’s Eyes
A．Climbing hills.
B．Lying on the beach.
C．Cycling in the countryside.
C．She missed her train.
Time: October 17, 2024 — February 9, 2025
7．What happened to the woman on her last day in France
Hew Locke revisited the history of British imperial power through the lens of the British Museum’s
collection. This innovative exhibition combines museum artifacts with newly commissioned works, exploring
the complex relationship between museums and the British Empire.
Exploration of the Silk Roads
A．She got hurt.
B．She lost her money.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
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1
2
8．Where do microplastics come from
A．The food chain. B．Daily items.
Time: September 26, 2024 — February 23, 2025
C．New technologies.
This exhibition, in collaboration with 29 international partners, offers a rare glimpse into the vast
network of the Silk Roads. Featuring items like the Tang Tri-colored Glazed Pottery (唐三彩) and Indian
garnets, it illustrates the extensive cultural exchanges and historical connections long before modern
globalization.
9．What can people do to help solve the problem according to the woman
A．Use reusable bottles. B．Remove larger plastic items.C．Produce fewer skin care products.
0．What is a current effort against microplastics
A．Safe materials are being studied.
War Rugs from Afghanistan
B．Bans on plastics are being drafted.
Time: October 4, 2024 — June 29, 2025
C．Packaging is required to carry a warning.
The ancient art of carpet weaving has been the cultural heart and soul of Afghanistan for centuries.
Carpet designs have long reflected their lives, including war, which has been a subject for Afghan weavers
since 1971. This exhibition features these remarkable rugs alongside objects reflecting Afghanistan’s complex
history and strategic importance.
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
21．When can you visit the exhibition featuring prints
Embark on a charming journey through two million years of human history, art, and culture! The
A．On May 20, 2025.
B．On August 5, 2024.
British Museum presents a remarkable array of exhibitions that offer unparalleled insights into the diversity of
our global heritage.
C．On October 10, 2024.
D．On November 10, 2024.
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2．Which exhibition attracts British history lovers
New Insights into Picasso
A．New Insights into Picasso.
B．War Rugs from Afghanistan.
D．The Empire Through Hew Locke’s Eyes.
Time: November 7, 2024 — March 30, 2025
C．Exploration of the Silk Roads.
In addition to his many paintings, sculptures, and drawings, Pablo Picasso had made over 2,400 prints
(版画) during his career. This exhibition features prints made in the early 1900s and offers insights into Picasso’
3．What do the last two exhibitions have in common
A．Both showcase items from various countries.
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B．Both are rooted in significant historical backgrounds.
C．Both highlight the role of trade in cultural exchanges.
D．Both focus on the historical impact of war on culture.
important step toward practical applications.
24．What is the main improvement of the new droplet electricity generator
A．It changes the power source.
B．It is simpler and more reliable.
C．It has higher power output.
D．It is much lighter and cheaper.
B
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5．What extra application of the new system is mentioned in the text
Raindrops are more than a source of fresh water. They carry energy, and scientists have been exploring
A．Improving old generators.
B．Collecting environmental data.
D．Predicting natural disasters.
how to turn that energy into electricity for years. Traditional droplet electricity generators (液滴发电机) often
struggle with low output, heavy weight, and limited applicable. A research team has now developed a new
solution: allowing the generator to remain on the water surface. This solution cuts the generator’s weight by
about 80 percent and lowers cost by about 50 percent while having similar electrical output compared to old
systems.
C．Providing drinking water.
6．Why does the author mention “real raindrops differ in both size and speed”
A．To state a research limitation.
B．To explain the energy theory.
C．To compare various rainfalls.
Durability (耐用性) is a major advantage of the new system. Many similar generators see their power
output decline over time, but this new system will work well for a long time because of its special materials. To
improve durability further, the team used water’s surface stress to design drainage (排水) holes that let water
move downward but not upward. This creates a way to remove extra droplets.
D．To doubt the generator’s design.
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7．Which can be the best title for the text
A．A Durable System for Collecting Raindrops
B．The Problems with Old Droplet Generators
C．A New Design of Getting Raindrop Energy
D．The Breakthrough in Water-Based Generators
“
By allowing the generator to remain on the water surface, we’ve unlocked a new strategy for droplet
electricity generator that is lightweight, cost-effective, and suitable for broad use,” said Wanlin Guo, a member
of the research team. “This opens the door to land-free generator systems that can work alongside renewable
technologies like solar and wind.”
C
It’s mid-afternoon. You’re full from lunch. The day is warm. You’re starting to feel sleepy. Should you
The influence of this research goes beyond getting energy from rainfall. Because the generator naturally
remains on the water surface, it could support environmental monitoring systems in different kinds of water
settings, including technologies for testing water quality, or pollution level. In areas with frequent rain, the
technology could offer a source of clean power for local use or even for export to other areas.
Although the laboratory results are encouraging, the researchers emphasize that additional work is
necessary before the technology can be used widely. Real raindrops differ in both size and speed, and these
differences could affect the generator’s output. Even so, the laboratory results tell us that we have made an
give in to the comfort of a nap (小睡)
From the viewpoint of health, it may be worth it. Though there is a hassle among people when it comes
to whether napping benefits everyone, we generally acknowledge that naps can improve at least some people’s
cognitive (认知的) performance in the short term.
For example, scientists reviewed a past experiment that focused on healthy participants with regular
sleep cycles. In that experiment, participants were given math problems that could be solved with a shortcut
that they weren’t told about. Some participants were encouraged to take a nap before dealing with the problems.
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It was found that those who napped — and spent even just 30 seconds in the first, lightest stage of sleep —
were 2.7 times more likely to figure out the math shortcut than those who stayed awake. But entering a deeper
sleep stage had a negative effect.
Under the guidance of professional entomologists (昆虫学者) like Boonie Zand, the students took a
two-day workshop on catching, observing, and cataloging bees. In the end, the students walked away as trained
contributors for a new “bee atlas (地图册)” for the Native Bee Society of BC — the first bee record of its
kind in the Canadian province. Modelled after the Oregon Bee Atlas, the record was designed to aid
conservation efforts by training locals to identify bee species — and help classify new ones.
Months later, the growing bee atlas has proved very fruitful. So far, BC Bee Atlas volunteers have
collected over 2,400 samples in the province and recorded 110 different species. They even discovered several
new specimens of Perdita, or “fairy bees” — unique little bees that are less than two millimeters long.
And Zand thinks the new bees present an exciting mystery. “In 2018 a species checklist was published
for BC, and it has two species of Perdita on it,” Zand explained. “We collected a few specimens of Perdita that
does not occur on that list, and so it’s not one of the two species that we know here, so I’m still trying to figure
out exactly what species it is.”
The benefits of napping are strongest for people who have sleep debt, such as shift workers, new parents
and elderly people whose nighttime sleep is always interrupted. They all seem to get a boost through napping:
a 2013 study focusing on such people, for example, showed that taking a nap during one’s night shift reduced
sleepiness and improved overall performance, even if people were slightly inactive as they came out of their
nap — a phenomenon called “sleep inertia (惰性)”.
There is something we can do to reduce sleep inertia. A 20-minute nap is good for recharging, and 60 to
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0 minutes of sleep can be even more beneficial. The key is to avoid napping more than 20 minutes and less
than 60 minutes, which is most likely to lead to sleep inertia.
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8．What does the underlined word “hassle” mean in paragraph 2
A．concern. B．debate. C．guidance.
9．What did the experiment in paragraph 3 find about napping
D．judgement.
Zand said Kamloops, Canada is an ideal place of bee diversity because bees love the region’s hot, dry
climate. “You’re going to have a lot more species that you might find there than in other places, like on the
coast or further up in the north,” she said, in reference to the atlas’ growing catalog. “So it’s a great spot to find
new records, which help us learn more about the bee diversity of BC．”
A．It improves memory.
B．It may promote one’s health.
C．It can help clear one’s mind.
D．It has a bad influence on people.
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0．What can we infer about the subjects of the 2013 study
32．Why did the students participate in the bee school
A．They didn’t get enough nighttime sleep. B．They were inactive in daytime.
A．To learn to raise bees.
B．To acquire credits.
C．They came out of their naps slowly.
1．How can we avoid sleep inertia
A．By taking fewer naps.
D．They tended to nap more.
C．To help conserve a species.
D．To observe insect behaviors.
33．What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A．The characteristics of fairy bees.
B．The success of the bee atlas initiative.
C．The decline of local bee populations.
D．The establishment of the bee atlas project.
B．By napping within one hour.
C．By avoiding long naps.
D．By managing the nap length.
D
Last summer, a group of students from Oregon State University participated in a “mini bee school”
course at the Dufferin Park Wetlands in Kamloops, British Columbia (BC). During the course, they got along
well with bee-loving locals.
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4．How did Zand feel at the finding of the fairy bees
A．Curious. B．Awkward. C．Confused.
D．Calm.
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5．What makes Kamloops an ideal habitat for bees according to Zand
A．Focus on an posture
A．Global warming.
B．Rich plant variety.
B．Act with proper posture
C．Human protection efforts.
D．Geographic conditions.
C．It also signals that you value their presence and participation
D．However, it’s important to use them carefully and purposefully
E．Effective body language builds confidence and keeps the audience involved
F．Avoid speaking too quickly, as it may confuse the audience.
G．But varying your tone stresses key points and holds attention throughout your speech
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。
Public speaking is not only about what you say, but how you say it — particularly through body
language, which plays a key role in communication.
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Here are some essential body language
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
techniques and how you can use them to enhance your public speaking.
第一节 完形填空(每小题 1 分，共 15 分)
Maintain Eye Contact
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项
The pond is silent — until the first cry: “Found something!” A swimmer ducks into the water. She
Making direct eye contact is essential in any conversation. It creates a genuine connection and builds
trust with your audience. 37 Practice maintaining eye contact with individuals during your speaking
practice sessions to become more comfortable and natural in front of an audience.
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, fist first, holding a bright blue slipper. It is passed to a kayaker, who waves it overhead, like a prize,
before putting it in a basket for safekeeping.
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Over the next hour, the team of 15 — all over age 65, all women—hunts for
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across Mares
Good posture conveys confidence and authority as a speaker. Stand or sit up straight with your shoulders
back to project a sense of strength and assurance. Avoid crossing your arms, as this can make you appear
defensive. Instead, keep your arms relaxed at your sides or use them to emphasize points during your speech,
which helps to reinforce your message.
Pond, Cape Cod. These are the Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage (OLAUG).Since 2017, the group has
made it its mission to
Part conservation
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trash from ponds across Cape Cod.
, part social club, the group’s
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is owed to a moment of
spontaneity(自发性)by Susan Baur, a(n)
approached a stranger with a kayak, and together they cleared “half basket” of litter from a pond.
Soon others 47 the campaign, and, like Baur, they found a sense of wonder in the pond
While many outsiders have expressed their 49 to OLAUG for cleaning up the ponds, a number have
50 why they refer to themselves as “old ladies.”
“You should call yourselves the Lovely Ladies Against Underwater Garbage!” Baur, smiling, recalls
being told. Although she admits that it wasn’t initially a conscious choice, she now believes that the “old lady”
51 is a crucial part of what the group is about.
“Over 65, if you’ re 52 enough to do what we’ re doing, it is the age of gratitude,” Baur says.
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psychologist. In 2017, she rounded up two friends and
Use Gestures Wisely
Gestures can significantly enhance your speech by illustrating key points and making it more dynamic.
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Overusing gestures can distract from your message. Practice using gestures that feel natural and match
with the content of your speech to maintain a strong, focused connection with your audience.
Control Your Tone of Voice
Body language isn’t just physical; it also includes the tone of your voice. Practice varying your pitch,
pace, and volume to keep your audience engaged. A flat voice can make even the most interesting topic sound
dull.
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You are so grateful that you can still do this after retirement. You’ re just grateful anyway, grateful for the
Agricultural University’s Mountain&Sea team 5:3 to win the title. China has made history
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trees and grateful for clean water.” Besides, part of the
women, working as a team, still can do a lot for the world.
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of OLAUG is to demonstrate that older
winning the gold for the first time in the 28-year history of the tournament’s(锦标赛的) Humanoid AdultSize
Soccer Competition.
The most common
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to OLAUG is “I want to join you.” And after that first dive, the new
55 . “They have just swum farther
Three other Chinese teams also delivered
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(impress) results, with Tsinghua’s TH-MOS
recruits always can’t contain their excitement and their smile is
team taking second place in the KidSize category. The runner-up team, CAU Mountain&Sea, expressed
satisfaction with their first performance and congratulated the champions.
than they’ve ever swum. They’ve lifted more than they’ve ever lifted. They’ve seen stuff that they’ve never
seen. And they’ve done good,” says Baur. “They come back with their hearts beating.”
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(choose) to use China-made humanoid robots such as the T1 and K1, highlighting the growing global
influence of Chinese robotics.
(notable), both Chinese and international teams, including those from Germany and the US,
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1．A．emerges
2．A．treasure
3．A．store
B．dives
C．starts
D．jumps
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B．jewel
C．trash
D．goods
B．remove
B．company
B．existence
B．relaxed
B．founded
B．mixups
B．loyalty
B．questioned
C．book
D．save
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(found) in 1997, RoboCup is the world’s leading robotics competition, known for its scale,
4．A．school
5．A．job
C．office
C．task
D．organization
D．title
fame, and technological high standards. Among its many leagues, the Humanoid category attracts the most
attention.
6．A．retired
7．A．returned
8．A．setups
9．A．gratitude
0．A．hesitated
C．engaged
C．joined
C．buildups
C．attitude
C．decided
C．foundation
C．lucky
D．unemployed
D．gathered
D．cleanups
D．opposition
D．doubted
D．identity
D．healthy
In its signature 3v3 team format, robots are required
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physical designs with advanced real-time perception, decision-making, motion control,
multi-agent tactical coordination (多 智 能 体 战 术 协 调 ) all based on AI-driven strategies with no human
intervention, making it the ultimate all-around test of full-stack robotics engineering.
Several of the teams that participated in RoboCup 2025 are also expected to compete at the upcoming
1．A．classification B．concept
first World Humanoid Sports Games to be held in Beijing,
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the world’s first 5v5 AI robotic soccer
2．A．busy
B．wealthy
will be introduced. Back in June, China hosted its first-ever domestic 3v3 AI robotic soccer tournament,
3．A．reason
4．A．response
5．A．serious
B．achievement
B．answer
C．goal
D．arrangement
D．invitation
D．unwilling
drawing widespread attention and signaling
competitions.
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growing national interest in intelligent robotic
C．entrance
C．fierce
B．infectious
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节 书面表达 (满分 15 分)
第二节 语法填空(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 15 分)
你校交换生 Felix 刚看完“美丽中国”摄影展，应邀给校英文网站写一篇观后感，内容包括：
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The finals of the 2025 RoboCup Humanoid League, part of the world’s most famous robot competition,
1. 画展特色；
concluded on Sunday in Brazil, with Tsinghua University’s Hephaestus team
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2. 观看感受；
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determination. Out of curiosity, we sent our most inquisitive member, Mark, to investigate.
Soon, Mark returned with good news. “They’ve got a ‘Taste of the World’ theme going on over there,”
Mark reported. “They’re serving up a variety of international desserts, and it’s quite the hit!”
We were intrigued by the idea and asked Mark for more details. He went on to explain that the students had
gone the extra mile by dressing up in traditional costumes from the countries they were representing. “It’s like
a cultural feast for the senses,” he added with enthusiasm.
注意：
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Charming China” Photographic Exhibition is perfectly fantastic.
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第二节 读后续写 (满分 25 分)
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The school year was coming to a close, and the air was filled with anticipation for the upcoming annual
school fair. Our class had eagerly decided to host a bake sale, with each student ready to contribute their
favorite recipes.
Spirits were high. Every spare moment was devoted to perfecting the art of baking, from experimenting
with different flavors to mastering the art of cake decorations. Our classroom became a hub of activity, filled
with the sweet scent of freshly baked goods and the sound of laughter and chatter.
As the day drew to a close, it was clear that our efforts had finally paid off.
The day of the fair finally arrived, and our table was beautifully decorated with a mouthwatering baked
goods. There were freshly baked chocolate chip cookies, warm and crispy, alongside homemade fruit pies. The
attractive scent was irresistible, and it wasn’t long before a long line of students and parents formed, their eyes
gleaming with satisfaction.
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However, as the morning wore on, we couldn’t help but notice that the neighboring class’s booth (摊位)
was appealing to a significantly larger crowd. There was a buzz of excitement surrounding their table, and it
was clear that they were onto something special.
Among our class, a sense of healthy competition began to emerge. Sarah, our natural leader, suggested we
step up our game. “We need to find out what they’re doing differently and improve our booth,” she said with
7高二下 英语答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 C B C B B C C B B C
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 B B B A A A C B B A
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 C B B B D C A A B C
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 A A A B B G B C D E
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 A D C C B A A D D C
题号 51 52 53 54 55
答案 D B A C B
1．C 2．B
【原文】M: The line is so long! Why don’t you wait here while I go to the coffee shop You can call my phone when it’s our
turn, and then I’ll come with my drink.
W: That’s not fair! I have to stand here with all of the bags while you sit down at a coffee shop It could take an hour to
buy air tickets!
M: All right, don’t shout. I’ll come back as soon as possible once I get my drink. How is that
W: A little better. But first, get me a coffee to go. I’ll need it to stay awake until we get on the plane.
3．C 4．B 5．B 6．C
【原文】
The history of plastic is no longer than you might expect. In fact, the first man-made plastic was made over a
hundred years ago. It was discovered both by an Englishman and an American in the same year, but it was the American
who first developed it on a large scale during the 1860s.
Everybody was excited by this new material because it was so cheap. Poor workers were able to buy plastic collars.
These plastic collars were hard and uncomfortable, but they were easy to wash. The poor workers could clean them every
evening with just soap and water. Poor mothers, who had not been able to afford toys for their children, were now able to
buy inexpensive ones made of plastic.
However, plastic has one serious fault. Some kinds of plastic can catch fire very easily, and when they do, a
poisonous gas is produced. What’s worse, plastic takes a very long time to break down so it causes serious pollution. We
now use the term “white pollution” to refer to plastic pollution.
7．C 8．B 9．B
【原文】M: Good morning. Youth Tour Agency. What can I do for you
W: Good morning. I’d like to ask about the tour prices to Beijing, China.
M: We have tour groups to Beijing every week. So when will you be leaving and how many days would you like to travel
there
W: From October 1st to 6th. It’s said that it’s a good time to visit the city at that time of year.
M: That’s true. So what places do you want to visit there
W: I especially want to visit the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. I’m not that interested in the Summer Palace, though I
don’t mind visiting it if it’s included in the tour.
M: I see. It’s 1,000 dollars for one person. And a 10% discount is offered for two.
W: It’s not that expensive. I can accept that. Then I’ll try to talk my friend into joining me.
10．C 11．B 12．B
【原文】M: Good morning, Youth Tour Agency. What can I do for you
W: Good morning. I’d like to ask about the tour prices to Beijing, China.
M: We have tour groups to Beijing every week. So when will you be leaving and how many days would you like to travel
there
W: From October 1st to 6th. It’s said that it’s a good time to visit the city at that time of year.
M: That’s true. So what places do you want to visit there
W: I especially want to visit the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. I’m not that interested in the Summer Palace, though I
don’t mind visiting it if it’s included in the tour.
M: I see. It’s 1,000 dollars for one person. And a 10% discount is offered for two.
W: It’s not that expensive. I can accept that. Then I’ll try to talk my friend into joining me.
13．B 14．A 15．A 16．A
【原文】
M: Hi, I’m Rick Steves. If you’ve been with us from the beginning, you’ll know that we began our tour in Amsterdam,
walked our way through Germany and Austria down into Italy. Back up through Switzerland and this week we’re in Paris.
We won’t spend much time at the big attractions in a tourist destination like Paris. Even a new traveler knows to see the
famous art museums of Paris, and no one misses the Eiffel Tower. But we’re going to some of the places the average
tourist misses.
For instance, the best view in town may not be from the top of the Eiffel Tower, but from the top of the
Montparnasse Tower. The view includes the Eiffel Tower as well as everything else. It’s cheaper and easier to get up. Here
we can join a ride on a public bus. I like the views from line 63, or we can cruise through Paris in one of their river tour
boats.
To cover more territory, traffic and streets for you, I ride the subway. Many European cities have subway systems.
The one in Paris is really amazing. You can go anywhere in town for a reasonable price. And don’t worry, getting lost is
cheap. In fact, you could stay underground all day long on one ticket about the cost of a cup of coffee.
17．C 18．B 19．B 20．A
【原文】M: Hello everyone. I’d like to talk about an inventor, James Dyson. His ideas come because he sees things that
could work better, like the hand dryer. But how did he start Well, Dyson was born in England in 1947. He studied art and
design before he studied engineering. When he saw something that didn’t work well, he got upset and worked to improve
it. For example, his first invention was a vehicle with a ball for a wheel. This made it easier to carry heavy things in the
garden and over rough ground. It was an interesting new use for a ball. Also, even though he changed majors, he was still
interested in art as well as designing. Take a look at this photo. What do you see It looks like a waterfall made from glass
and water, with the water running up instead of falling down. That’s surprising. This was a piece of art that Dyson made in
2003 called Wrong Garden. It tricks the eye. Dyson is still inventing new things, but he is also interested in supporting
education for students. He has even donated money to the University of Cambridge to support students and research
there with a focus on technology.
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B 53．A 54．C 55．B
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an 64．chose 65．with
66． Choosing the right university and major is a crucial decision that shapes a student’s future. A recent survey shows
that 51% of students prioritize “interest and ability” when choosing universities and majors. “Scores” and “social demand”
both rank second at 33%, while only 3.2% consider “parents’ opinions” a top factor.
In my view, while following one’s passion is crucial, ignoring social demand might lead to challenges in future
careers. Parents’ advice, based on their experience, can also provide valuable insights. A balance between personal
interest and practical considerations is essential. Therefore, students should strike a balance between their passions and
practical factors. Researching job trends and seeking advice from mentors and parents can help ensure thoughtful and
informed decisions.
67． Back at home, Zora could no longer hold back her tears. She bolted into her room and hurled herself onto the bed,
weeping profusely. The recollection of her poor performance in the competition weighed heavily on her heart. Her
parents quietly entered the room. Instead of getting cross, they seated themselves beside her, patiently listening as she
unburdened her guilt. Zora sobbed out that she felt extremely guilty for disappointing everyone. Her parents consoled
her, stating that everyone errs and it’s the way we handle failure that counts. After an extended conversation, Zora
gradually composed herself and started to reflect on her errors.
The next day, Zora went to school and apologized to her class. Standing in front of the class, she appeared a bit
nervous yet determined. “Dear classmates, I’m truly sorry for what happened yesterday. I failed to take the competition
seriously enough, and I let our class down,” she said earnestly. To her astonishment, her classmates smiled at her and
expressed their understanding. Her teacher also stepped forward and encouraged her not to be disheartened. The
teacher analyzed Zora’s issues and offered her some sound advice. From that moment on, Zora learned a precious lesson.
She dedicated herself more assiduously to improving her speaking skills and actively engaged in more activities, eagerly
looking forward to redeeming herself.
