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
A New Era of Learning
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping childhood in far-reaching ways. From school to home, AI is changing how children learn, play and form relationships. It brings benefits but also dangers.
AI in Education
AI use in schools has become common. Here is the result of a survey (see the chart below) from the RAND Corporation, a research organisation.
Governments are supporting this trend. The United States encourages schools to integrate AI fundamentals into all subjects. Singapore has introduced AI lessons in primary schools. In Hangzhou, children receive at least ten hours of annual instruction in AI.
Teachers use AI to generate quizzes as well as personalised assignments for students. A trial in 68 secondary schools in England found that science teachers equipped with ChatGPT could reduce their weekly lesson-planning time by nearly a third.
Risks and Concerns
Despite the benefits, there are worries. Some believe AI may weaken children’s thinking skills. A survey found that 21% of primary and secondary students said they would rather rely on AI than think independently. Researchers at MIT found that students using ChatGPT while writing essays showed less brain activity and were less able to recall what they had written.
Classroom learning remains important. Whole-class learning may be slower than AI-powered personalised tutoring, but it enhances children’s skills like interacting, cooperating and reaching an agreement — “things that an AI tutor could short-circuit”, says Julia Kaufman of RAND.
Moving Forward
Schools need to guide students on how to use AI. AI tools should be designed to encourage thinking, not just provide answers. With cautious use, AI can be a helpful partner in education. But the human elements of learning — connection, conversation and cooperation — remain irreplaceable.
1. What percentage of students in US got help from AI during 2024 and 2025?
A. 25%.B. 36%.C. 61%.D. 69%.
2. What advantage does AI show in the example in Paragraph 4?
A. Better planning.B. Personalised lesson.C. More interaction.D. Improved efficiency.
3. What is the suggestion raised in the passage for AI application?
A. Interaction should be added into AI.
B. Parental guidance should be provided.
C. Diverse AI tools should be designed.
D. Students should be taught to use AI properly.
【答案】1. C2. D3. D
【导语】本文辩证介绍人工智能在教育中的应用优势，同时指出其弱化思考等弊端，并提出需引导学生合理使用人工智能、坚守人文学习本质的观点。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“AI use in schools has become common. Here is the result of a survey (see the chart below) from the RAND Corporation, a research organisation. (人工智能在校园中的应用已十分普遍。以下是权威研究机构兰德公司的一项调查结果（见下方图表）。)”并结合图表可知，学生中从未使用过人工智能的占39%，因此得到过人工智能帮助的占比为：100% - 39% = 61%（也可将三类用过人工智能的占比相加：25%+13%+23%=61%）。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“Teachers use AI to generate quizzes as well as personalised assignments for students. A trial in 68 secondary schools in England found that science teachers equipped with ChatGPT could reduce their weekly lesson-planning time by nearly a third. (教师借助人工智能出测验题、布置个性化作业。英格兰68所中学开展的试点结果显示，科学教师借助ChatGPT，每周备课时间减少近三分之一。)”可知，使用ChatGPT的教师每周备课时间减少了近三分之一，节省工作时间体现了人工智能提升效率的优势。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“Schools need to guide students on how to use AI. AI tools should be designed to encourage thinking, not just provide answers. With cautious use, AI can be a helpful partner in education. (学校需引导学生合理、正确使用人工智能。人工智能工具的研发应重在启发思考，而非单纯给出答案。理性适度使用，人工智能会成为教育的得力助手。)”可知，本段明确提出，学校需要引导学生正确使用人工智能。
B
The moment I slid into the car, Mom hit me with the news: I was to spend the afternoon with Grandpa while she attended a meeting. My protest was immediate, but in vain, as Dad was also away on business.
When we entered Grandpa’s apartment, he sat before the television. Not long after Mom left, an awkward stillness settled between us. When I tried to find a comfortable position on the worn sofa, my foot hit something solid under the furniture, and I pulled out a wooden box. Grandpa glanced over, “Oh — my chess set.” I really didn’t know Grandpa used to play chess. I just knew a boy in my class played and entered tournaments.
After a thoughtful pause, he offered to teach me. Grandpa introduced each piece — the king’s deliberate steps, the queen that “zips all over”, knights tracing L-shaped paths. He made me name them all and demonstrate their moves repeatedly, correcting my bad moves with unexpected patience.
During our first game, he explained every move, revealing strategic possibilities and warning against traps. I was confused by the interconnected nature of the game — how each move opened countless possibilities. Just when I thought I’d made a smart move, he would capture my piece. Eventually, he announced checkmate, my king cornered and immobile. Game after game, I lost, but each lasted a little longer.
Mom’s return interrupted our game. “Chess? Did you take it easy on him, Dad?”
“Absolutely not. That’s not how learning works.”
She shot him a disapproving glance, but Grandpa added, “He did well. He learned a lot.”
Grandpa was right. The game revealed a truth beyond the board — life, like chess, is a web of connections where each choice shapes what follows. The rigid lines between us had softened, replaced by something unspoken yet real. When I thanked Grandpa for the chess lesson, he smiled in recognition — the first time I could ever remember seeing him do so.
4. What was the relationship between the author and his Grandpa before that afternoon?
A. Distant.B. Close.C. Bitter.D. Harmonious.
5. What does the underlined word “checkmate” most likely mean?
A. A person who checks the result.
B. A situation where no move remains.
C. A position where the king stays.
D. A move that captures one of the knights.
6. Why wouldn’t Grandpa go easy on the author?
A. To express his disapproval.
B. To help the author improve quickly.
C. To reveal a truth to the author.
D. To show interconnected nature of the game.
7. What is the best title for the passage?
A. A Strict Grandpa.B. A Connecting Web.
C. A Newly-formed Bond.D. A Pleasant Chess Lesson.
【答案】4. A5. B6. B7. C
【导语】主要讲述作者被迫在下午陪爷爷，一开始两人相处尴尬，后来爷爷教作者下国际象棋，作者在失败中学习，最后两人关系改善，作者领悟到生活和象棋一样，选择会影响后续发展，一种新的情感纽带在两人间形成。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“The moment I slid into the car, Mom hit me with the news: I was to spend the afternoon with Grandpa while she attended a meeting. My protest was immediate(我一上车，妈妈就告诉我这个消息：她去开会的时候，我要和爷爷共度下午。我立刻表示抗议)”及第二段“Not long after Mom left, an awkward stillness settled between us.(妈妈离开后不久，一种尴尬的寂静在我们之间蔓延开来)”可知，作者起初抗拒和爷爷待在一起，两人相处尴尬，说明在那个下午之前作者和爷爷关系疏远。
【5题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第四段“my king cornered and immobile(我的“国王”被困住，无法移动)”可知，“checkmate”指的是一种局面，在这种局面下，一方的“国王”被逼迫到角落无法移动，也就是没有可走的棋了，所以“checkmate”最有可能的意思是“没有棋可走的局面”。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“He did well. He learned a lot.(他下得很好。学到了很多)”可知，爷爷不让着作者，是想帮助作者快速提升。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，并结合最后一段中“The rigid lines between us had softened, replaced by something unspoken yet real. When I thanked Grandpa for the chess lesson, he smiled in recognition — the first time I could ever remember seeing him do so.(我和爷爷之间原本僵硬疏远的关系慢慢变得柔和，多了一份无声却真切的亲情。当我向爷爷道谢时，他欣慰地笑了，那是我记忆里第一次看到他笑)”可知，主要讲述作者被迫在下午陪爷爷，一开始两人相处尴尬，后来爷爷教作者下国际象棋，作者在失败中学习，最后两人关系改善，一种新的情感纽带在两人间形成。C选项“一种新形成的纽带”为最佳标题。
C
In the high-mountain grasslands of eastern California, a gray owl (猫头鹰) rests beside a road within Yosemite National Park. He is focused on his prey across the road. As he takes off, flying just inches over the pavement, a car speeds by, narrowly missing him.
Many owls are not as fortunate. Since 2003, 23 individuals — over 11% of the present population — have been killed by vehicles. These small, genetically unique owls struggle to survive. Park biologist Heather Mackey says they’re a signature species of Yosemite.
Therefore, Yosemite partnered with the Institute for Bird Populations to conduct a study on owl activities from 2022 to 2024. The first step was the hardest: capturing the owls to attach trackers. The team finally fitted six owls with specially designed lightweight GPS backpacks. By downloading GPS signals monthly, Dustin Garrison, National Park Service biologist as well as the primary field technician on the study, and his colleagues gained precise data on the owls’ habitat use and hunting patterns.
Owls depend on Yosemite’s wet, open grasslands surrounded by old-growth forest and rich in the birds’ favored prey. But these habitats are increasingly at risk. More alarmingly, owls seemed to favor dangerous roadsides for hunting. “The study revealed a high concentration of owl territories along roadsides,” notes biologist Ramiro Aragon. “It might be that roads cut through areas owls use. So it’s hard to say if they’re attracted to roads or actually just caught in between.”
Data also shows owl activity overlaps (重叠) with traffic peaks. They were most active after sunset and between 4 and 6 a.m., while public entry without reservation is allowed before 6 a.m. “We can use the data to regulate the timing so we’re not creating an artificial push of traffic right around peak hours of owl activity,” Mackey says. Researchers also propose other protective measures, including reducing speed limits along key roads, and modifying roadside vegetation to make it less attractive.
“There are two ways to approach changes,” Garrison notes. “You either modify human behavior, or you modify wildlife behavior.”
8. Why does the author describe the scene in Paragraph 1?
A. To show how fortunate the owl is.
B. To predict the outcome of the owl.
C. To present how natural the park is.
D. To illustrate the problem the owls face.
9. What was the most challenging part of the study?
A. Putting trackers on owls.B. Observing owls at night.
C. Making lighter backpacks.D. Analyzing the GPS data.
10. What is Ramiro’s attitude to owls’ preference for roadside hunting?
A. Concerned.B. Subjective.C. Supportive.D. Critical.
11. What suggestion is proposed to solve the overlap between owl activity and traffic peaks?
A. Limit road speed.B. Set public entry limitation.
C. Change roadside plants.D. Adjust reservation schedule.
【答案】8. D9. A10. A11. D
【导语】主要介绍在加利福尼亚州东部约塞米蒂国家公园，猫头鹰因车辆威胁生存面临困境，公园与相关机构合作研究，揭示其栖息地使用、捕猎模式等问题，并提出保护措施。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“In the high-mountain grasslands of eastern California, a gray owl (猫头鹰) rests beside a road within Yosemite National Park. He is focused on his prey across the road. As he takes off, flying just inches over the pavement, a car speeds by, narrowly missing him. (在加利福尼亚州东部的高山草原上，一只灰色的猫头鹰栖息在约塞米蒂国家公园内的一条路边。它专注于路对面的猎物。当它起飞，在路面上方仅几英寸处飞行时，一辆汽车疾驰而过，险些撞到它。)”以及第二段“Many owls are not as fortunate. Since 2003, 23 individuals — over 11% of the present population — have been killed by vehicles. (许多猫头鹰就没这么幸运了。自2003年以来，已有23只猫头鹰——超过现有种群数量的11%——被车辆撞死。)”可知，作者描述第一段的场景是为了引出并说明猫头鹰面临被车辆撞击的问题。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“The first step was the hardest: capturing the owls to attach trackers.(第一步是最困难的：捕获猫头鹰以安装追踪器。)”可知，研究中最具挑战性的部分是给猫头鹰安装追踪器。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段““The study revealed a high concentration of owl territories along roadsides,” notes biologist Ramiro Aragon. “It might be that roads cut through areas owls use. So it’s hard to say if they’re attracted to roads or actually just caught in between.” (生物学家拉米罗·阿拉贡指出：“研究显示猫头鹰的领地高度集中在路边。可能是道路穿过了猫头鹰使用的区域。所以很难说它们是被道路吸引，还是实际上只是被困在中间。”)”可知，拉米罗·阿拉贡对猫头鹰偏好路边捕猎的情况表示担忧。
【11题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段“Data also shows owl activity overlaps (重叠) with traffic peaks. They were most active after sunset and between 4 and 6 a.m., while public entry without reservation is allowed before 6 a.m. “We can use the data to regulate the timing so we’re not creating an artificial push of traffic right around peak hours of owl activity,” Mackey says. (数据还显示猫头鹰的活动与交通高峰重叠。它们在日落后和凌晨4点到6点之间最为活跃，而早上6点前允许无预约入园。麦基说：“我们可以利用这些数据来调整时间安排，这样就不会在猫头鹰活动的高峰期人为地造成交通高峰。)”）可知，为解决猫头鹰活动与交通高峰重叠的问题，建议调整预约时间表。
D
After decades of limited use, geothermal (地热) energy is experiencing a global revival. The United Downs plant in Cornwall, England, has become the first geothermal facility to supply electricity to the UK grid (电网), generating electricity while also producing lithium (锂) for batteries.
The developer says geothermal energy is experiencing a renaissance, driven by continuous renewable energy demand in the US and Europe. Unlike weather-dependent wind and solar, geothermal provides continuous clean power with shorter construction period than nuclear and less environmental impact than hydropower.
Geothermal power, though used for decades in volcanic hotspots, currently meets less than 1% of global energy demand. This could soon change, as the International Energy Agency says it may meet up to 15% of the expected growth in electricity demand by 2050.
The Cornwall project reflects both the challenges and opportunities of this energy source. Geothermal exploration occurred during the oil crises of the 1970s. However, financing remained difficult as it carries oil-and-gas level risk but with lower returns. The project eventually secured funds and drilled two deep wells in 2018 and 2019. Underground, natural radioactive materials heat water to nearly 190°C under high pressure, which is then brought to the surface to generate electricity. An unexpected discovery added new value: the hot water contains significant lithium, essential for electric vehicle batteries, which could generate ten times more benefits than electricity itself, making such projects more financially attractive.
Geothermal is becoming economical beyond shallow hotspots thanks to technological advances. Techniques borrowed from oil and gas drilling, including horizontal drilling and high-pressure water injection to crack hot rocks, allow access to geothermal energy in far more locations.
Concerns remain about potential earthquakes and water pollution, but experts argue these risks can be managed. As more projects emerge worldwide, communities and investors are likely to grow more comfortable with the technology. With its ability to provide stable clean power around the clock, this ancient energy source may finally be coming into its own.
12. How does the author introduce geothermal energy in Paragraph 2?
A. By listing examples.B. By giving a definition.
C. By making comparison.D. By explaining cause and effect.
13. What mainly boosts geothermal projects’ financial appeal?
A. Higher safety level.B. The discovery of its byproduct.
C. Lower drilling costs.D. Rising demand of clean energy.
14. What benefit do advanced drilling techniques bring to geothermal use?
A. Lithium may be economical.B. Earthquake risks may be avoided.
C. More regions will be covered.D. Environmental harm will be reduced.
15. What can be inferred about geothermal energy?
A. It is a new form of green energy.
B. Its potential risks have been addressed.
C. It has become economic worldwide.
D. Its use may support growing energy demand.
【答案】12. C13. B14. C15. D
【导语】主要介绍地热能在全球经历复兴，以英国康沃尔郡的联合唐斯工厂为例，阐述其优势、面临的挑战与机遇，以及先进技术对其发展的推动，表明地热能有望满足不断增长的能源需求。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Unlike weather-dependent wind and solar, geothermal provides continuous clean power with shorter construction period than nuclear and less environmental impact than hydropower.(与依赖天气的风能和太阳能不同，地热能提供持续的清洁能源，建设周期比核能短，对环境的影响比水电小)”可知，作者通过将地热能与风能、太阳能、核能、水电进行对比，突出地热能的特点，所以作者在第二段是通过作比较的方式介绍地热能的。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“An unexpected discovery added new value: the hot water contains significant lithium, essential for electric vehicle batteries, which could generate ten times more benefits than electricity itself, making such projects more financially attractive.(一个意外发现增加了新的价值：热水中含有大量锂，这对电动汽车电池至关重要，其产生的效益可能是电力本身的十倍，这使得此类项目在经济上更具吸引力)”可知，地热能项目中热水含有锂这一副产品的发现，极大地提升了项目的经济效益，增强了地热能项目的经济吸引力。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段“Techniques borrowed from oil and gas drilling, including horizontal drilling and high - pressure water injection to crack hot rocks, allow access to geothermal energy in far more locations.(从石油和天然气钻探中借鉴的技术，包括水平钻探和高压注水使热岩石破裂，使得在更多地方能够获取地热能)”可知，先进的钻探技术使得地热能的覆盖范围更广，更多地区能够利用地热能。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“The International Energy Agency says it may meet up to 15% of the expected growth in electricity demand by 2050.(国际能源署表示，到2050年，地热能可能满足高达15%的预期电力需求增长)”可知，地热能有可能满足不断增长的能源需求。
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。
Human personalities are typically sorted into two categories: the introverted (内向的) and the extroverted. Introverts prefer quiet reflection, while extroverts lean toward lively interactions. These differing tendencies shape distinct behaviors, often causing misunderstandings. Thus, it is vital to understand them.
Introversion and extroversion are at opposite extremes, yet most people fall somewhere in between. ____16____ For instance, people often become more introverted as they age, a shift driven by changes in motivation, energy levels, and lifestyle. Context also plays a crucial role. Someone who lacks regular social interaction might become outgoing in a new environment. ____17____ Instead, recognize their dynamic personalities shaped by time and circumstance.
When a friend’s behavior unsettles you, first trace the root to their basic nature, which naturally shapes their everyday actions. An introvert may perceive a private question as impolite, while an extrovert might intend friendliness with it. ____18____ In this way, a solid bond can be formed.
Since these character differences easily cause tensions, open dialogue becomes crucial when conflicts arise. ____19____ And since this is a shared effort, you and your friend must both speak up. If you’re more introverted, you can request pauses to share your ideas; if your friend is more extroverted, he can focus on listening more, which fosters balanced interaction.
____20____ Introverts do well in quiet reflection, offering others a sense of calm and ease. Extroverts, by contrast, shine with energy, lifting spirits and breaking the stillness. This is why we should embrace each friend with an admiring mindset. We must reject rigid labels, honor differences, and bridge gaps through respect.
A. Personality styles are never fixed.
B. The first step is to clearly voice your needs.
C. However, these conflicts can be worked out.
D. Such misunderstandings don’t come from rudeness, just differences.
E. Given these differences, set aside judgment and respect these distinctions.
F. Every personality, whether introverted or extroverted, has remarkable strengths.
G. Therefore, avoid labeling friends simply as absolute “introverts” or “extroverts”.
【答案】16. A17. G18. D19. B20. F
【导语】文章主要介绍了内向与外向两种性格类型的特点、动态变化特征，以及如何基于差异理解和尊重他人、建立良好人际关系。
【16题详解】
上文“Introversion and extroversion are at opposite extremes, yet most people fall somewhere in between.(内向和外向处于两个相反的极端，但大多数人都介于两者之间)”指出大多数人的性格并非处于极端位置，A选项“Personality styles are never fixed.(性格类型从来不是固定不变的)”承接上文，进一步说明性格不仅分布连续，而且具有动态变化的特征；下文“For instance, people often become more introverted as they age, a shift driven by changes in motivation, energy levels, and lifestyle.(例如，随着年龄增长，人们往往会变得更内向，这种转变是由动机、精力水平和生活方式的改变驱动的)”通过举例具体说明性格如何随时间变化，与A选项中的“never fixed”相呼应。
【17题详解】
上文“Context also plays a crucial role. Someone who lacks regular social interaction might become outgoing in a new environment.(环境也起着关键作用。一个缺乏正常社交互动的人在新环境中可能会变得外向)”指出性格受环境影响而变化，G选项“Therefore, avoid labeling friends simply as absolute “introverts” or “extroverts”.(因此，避免简单地将朋友贴标签为绝对的“内向者”或“外向者”)”与上文构成因果关系，基于性格动态变化这一前提，提出应避免给人贴固定标签的建议；下文“Instead, recognize their dynamic personalities shaped by time and circumstance.(相反，要认识到他们由时间和环境塑造的动态性格)”进一步解释应如何正确看待他人性格，与G选项中的“avoid labeling...as absolute”形成对应。
【18题详解】
上文“An introvert may perceive a private question as impolite, while an extrovert might intend friendliness with it.(内向者可能认为私人问题不礼貌，而外向者则可能以此表达友好)”分析了同一行为因性格不同而产生的理解差异，D选项“Such misunderstandings don’t come from rudeness, just differences.(这种误解并非源于无礼，仅仅是差异所致)”承接上文，对这种差异进行了定性——不是礼仪问题，而是性格差异；下文“In this way, a solid bond can be formed.(这样，就能建立起牢固的关系)”说明正确理解这种差异后的积极结果，上下文语意连贯。
【19题详解】
上文“Since these character differences easily cause tensions, open dialogue becomes crucial when conflicts arise.(由于这些性格差异容易引发紧张关系，当冲突出现时，开放的对话变得至关重要)”指出冲突发生时开放对话的重要性，B选项“The first step is to clearly voice your needs.(第一步是清晰地表达你的需求)”承接上文，具体说明了开放对话的第一步该做什么——说出自己的需求；下文“And since this is a shared effort, you and your friend must both speak up.(而且由于这是双方共同的努力，你和你的朋友都必须说出自己的想法)”进一步强调双方都应表达自己，与B选项中的“voice your needs”形成递进关系。
【20题详解】
下文“Introverts do well in quiet reflection, offering others a sense of calm and ease. Extroverts, by contrast, shine with energy, lifting spirits and breaking the stillness.(内向者擅长安静地反思，给他人带来平静和轻松的感觉。相比之下，外向者充满活力，振奋精神，打破沉寂)”分别阐述了内向者和外向者各自的优点，F选项“Every personality, whether introverted or extroverted, has remarkable strengths.(每种性格，无论是内向还是外向，都有显著的优势)”指出内外向性格都各具优势，准确概括了下文主旨，上下文语意连贯。
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格处的最佳选项。
As a shy girl, I had always thought I was weak at sports — something that caused self-doubt and I avoided. But growing up and wanting to step out of comfort zone, I signed up for a spinning (动感单车) class, which completely changed my ____21____.
I vividly remember those first few classes. Breathless with my face ____22____, my legs trembled ____23____ as I struggled to keep pace. By contrast, others pedaled with seemingly ____24____ grace. Looking at my messy reflection in the mirror, I was completely out of ____25____, feeling like a round peg (木栓) in a square hole. The urge to ____26____ struck repeatedly.
Fortunately, the instructor ____27____ me and corrected my posture, cheering me on all the way. Gradually, I got the hang of it. I ____28____ on my breath and the rhythm of movement, letting each pedal ____29____ my inner insecurity in sports. Though still far from skilled, I persisted and the weekly class gradually became a place for stress ____30____.
One day after class, a stylish girl ____31____ me and said, “You know, I actually struggle to keep up every time but I was inspired seeing you push through.” Her words took me by surprise. While I had been ____32____ my awkward reality in the gym with her polished look, she’d been drawing ____33____ from my persistence.
What began as a step out of comfort zone has not just ____34____ my view on sports but become my source of confidence. Maybe everyone is fighting their own unseen battle, and true victory lies in being ____35____ to start and keep going.
21. A. healthB. personalityC. perspectiveD. weight
22. A. shiningB. bleedingC. smilingD. burning
23. A. randomlyB. uncontrollablyC. steadilyD. slightly
24. A. effortlessB. rareC. slightD. classic
25. A. balanceB. luckC. placeD. mind
26. A. startB. winC. turnD. quit
27. A. informedB. coachedC. forgaveD. ignored
28. A. centredB. dependedC. insistedD. reflected
29. A. go overB. take inC. dig intoD. drive away
30. A. responseB. testC. reliefD. analysis
31. A. comfortedB. motivatedC. approachedD. joined
32. A. mixingB. comparingC. associatingD. covering
33. A. attentionB. comfortC. pleasureD. strength
34. A. adoptedB. reshapedC. confirmedD. exchanged
35. A. courageousB. eagerC. desperateD. curious
【答案】21. C22. D23. B24. A25. C26. D27. B28. A29. D30. C31. C32. B33. D34. B35. A
【解析】
【导语】文章讲述了作者通过动感单车课程突破自我、重拾自信的经历。
【21题详解】
考查名词。句意：但随着成长，我想要走出舒适区，于是报名参加了动感单车课程，这彻底改变了我的看法。A. health健康；B. personality个性；C. perspective看法；D. weight体重。根据上文“I had always thought I was weak at sports — something that caused self-doubt and I avoided.”以及下文“What began as a step out of comfort zone has not just ____ my view on sports but become my source of confidence.”可知，作者一直认为自己不擅长运动，但是动感单车课程改变了作者对运动的“看法”。
【22题详解】
考查动词。句意：我气喘吁吁，脸涨得通红，双腿不由自主地颤抖着，努力跟上节奏。A. shining闪亮；B. bleeding流血；C. smiling微笑；D. burning发烫。根据上文“Breathless”和下文“as I struggled to keep pace”可知，作者刚开始剧烈运动，气喘吁吁，脸“发烫”。
【23题详解】
考查副词。句意：我气喘吁吁，脸涨得通红，双腿不由自主地颤抖着，努力跟上节奏。A. randomly随机地；B. uncontrollably无法控制地；C. steadily稳定地；D. slightly轻微地。 根据下文“struggled to keep pace”可知，作者作为初学者，努力跟上节奏，很吃力，所以肯定双腿“无法控制地”颤抖。
【24题详解】
考查形容词。句意：相比之下，其他人蹬车时似乎毫不费力，姿态优雅。A. effortless毫不费力的；B. rare稀有的；C. slight轻微的；D. classic经典的。根据上文“I struggled to keep pace”和“By contrast”可知，和作者的吃力形成对比，其他人蹬车“毫不费力”。
【25题详解】
考查名词。句意：看着镜子里乱糟糟的自己，我完全格格不入，感觉像方孔里的圆木栓。A. balance平衡；B. luck运气；C. place位置；D. mind头脑。根据下文“like a round peg in a square hole”可知，看到其他人蹬车时似乎毫不费力，姿态优雅，以及镜子里凌乱的自己，作者感觉像方孔里的圆木栓，和这个环境格格不入。out of place为固定搭配，意为“格格不入”。
【26题详解】
考查动词。句意：放弃的冲动反复袭来。A. start开始；B. win赢；C. turn转动；D. quit放弃。根据上文“Looking at my messy reflection in the mirror, I was completely out of ____, feeling like a round peg (木栓) in a square hole.”以及下文“Fortunately, the instructor ... cheering me on all the way.”可知，作者初练非常痛苦，感觉完全格格不入，反复冒出放弃的念头作者，所以此处指有“放弃”的冲动。
【27题详解】
考查动词。句意：幸运的是，教练指导我并纠正了我的姿势，全程为我加油。A. informed通知；B. coached指导；C. forgave原谅；D. ignored忽视。根据上文“the instructor”以及下文“corrected my posture”可知，教练“指导”作者。
【28题详解】
考查动词。句意：我专注于呼吸和运动节奏，让每一次蹬车都驱走我内心对运动的不安全感。A. centred集中；B. depended依靠；C. insisted坚持；D. reflected反映。根据下文“on my breath and the rhythm of movement”可知，作者“专注于”呼吸和运动节奏。centre on为固定搭配，意为“专注于”。
【29题详解】
考查动词短语。句意：我专注于呼吸和运动节奏，让每一次蹬车都驱走我内心对运动的不安全感。A. go over复习；B. take in吸收；C. dig into深入研究；D. drive away赶走，使离去。根据上文“Gradually, I got the hang of it.”和下文“my inner insecurity in sports”可知，每一次蹬车都“驱走”作者的不安全感。
【30题详解】
考查名词。句意：虽然还远不熟练，但我坚持了下来，每周的课程逐渐成为我缓解压力的地方。A. response回应；B. test测试；C. relief缓解；D. analysis分析。根据上文“letting each pedal my inner insecurity in sports”和“persisted”可知，课程成为作者“缓解”压力的地方。stress relief为固定搭配，意为“缓解压力”。
【31题详解】
考查动词。句意：一天课后，一个时尚的女孩走近我说：“你知道吗，其实我每次都很难跟上，但看到你坚持下来，我深受鼓舞。”A. comforted安慰；B. motivated激励；C. approached走近；D. joined加入。根据下文“said”可知，女孩“走近”作者并和作者说话。
【32题详解】
考查动词。句意：当我在健身房里把自己尴尬的现实和她优雅的外表进行比较时，她却从我的坚持中汲取力量。A. mixing混合；B. comparing比较；C. associating联系；D. covering覆盖。根据上文“By contrast, others pedaled with seemingly ____ grace.”、下文“my awkward reality”和“her polished look”可知，作者一直自卑地把自己尴尬的表现和女孩优雅的外表做对比。compare...with...为固定搭配，意为“把……和……比较”。
【33题详解】
考查名词。句意：当我在健身房里把自己尴尬的现实和她优雅的外表进行比较时，她却从我的坚持中汲取力量。A. attention注意力；B. comfort安慰；C. pleasure快乐；D. strength力量。根据上文“I was inspired seeing you push through”可知，她从作者的坚持中汲取“力量”。
【34题详解】
考查动词。句意：最初只是走出舒适区的一步，不仅重塑了我对运动的看法，还成为我自信的源泉。A. adopted采纳；B. reshaped重塑；C. confirmed确认；D. exchanged交换。根据第一段的“But growing up and wanting to step out of comfort zone, I signed up for a spinning (动感单车) class, which completely changed my ”以及空后“but become my source of confidence”可知，作者上动感单车课的经历“重塑”了作者对运动的看法。
【35题详解】
考查形容词。句意：或许每个人都在独自进行着看不见的斗争，而真正的胜利在于拥有足够的勇气去开始并坚持下去。A. courageous勇敢的；B. eager渴望的；C. desperate绝望的；D. curious好奇的。根据上文“everyone is fighting their own unseen battle, and true victory”以及下文“start and keep going”可知，走出舒适区并坚持下去的人是勇敢的。
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
For thousands of years, Xiangxi, located in the west of Hunan Province, has been shaped by long-term earth movements. ____36____ was once ocean has transformed into land, becoming a place of amazing natural beauty.
In this welcoming and magical land, many ethnic groups ____37____ (build) strong roots over the past years. The region is the cultural heartland for the Tujia, Miao, and Dong peoples. Despite their differences, people of various ethnic groups live ____38____ (harmonious), celebrating their traditions on special occasions and in everyday life. At regular ____39____ (fair) held on fixed days, women wear beautiful ethnic clothes and fine decorations, ____40____ (exchange) traditional handmade crafts.
Once living in remote and hard-to-reach places, Xiangxi people ____41____ (know) for their toughness and ability to bear hardship in the past. Writers from the region described the people of Xiangxi ____42____ having a rough look, yet a sincere and kind heart that valued ____43____ (loyal) above material gain.
Zhangjiajie is now the top destination in Xiangxi for international tourists. Still, like a ____44____ (hide) treasure, Xiangxi invites adventurers to explore ____45____ (it) breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage.
【答案】36. What37. have built38. harmoniously39. fairs40. exchanging
41. were known42. as43. loyalty44. hidden45. its
【解析】
【导语】文章主要介绍了湘西地区的地质变迁、多民族和谐共处的文化特色、当地人民坚韧不拔的品格，以及作为国际旅游目的地的张家界和湘西丰富的自然与文化遗产。
【36题详解】
考查连接代词。句意：曾经是海洋的地方已经变成了陆地，成为一个拥有令人惊叹的自然美景的地方。分析句子结构可知，“____ was once ocean”为主语从句，从句中缺少主语，且指代事物，应用连接代词what引导该从句，句首单词，首字母大写。
【37题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：在这片热情而神奇的土地上，许多民族在过去几年里已经扎下了深厚的根基。分析句子结构可知，设空处为谓语动词；根据时间状语over the past years可知，此处表示过去发生的动作对现在造成的影响，应用现在完成时；主语many ethnic groups为复数，助动词用have。
【38题详解】
考查副词。句意：尽管存在差异，各民族人民和谐相处，在特殊场合和日常生活中庆祝他们的传统。分析句子结构可知，设空处修饰动词live，应用副词harmoniously“和谐地”，作状语。
【39题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：在定期举行的固定日集市上，妇女们穿着美丽的民族服装和精美的饰品，交换传统手工艺品。分析句子结构可知，设空处作介词At的宾语，且被形容词regular修饰，应用名词形式；fair为可数名词，根据语境可知，此处表示泛指，应用复数形式。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：在定期举行的固定日集市上，妇女们穿着美丽的民族服装和精美的饰品，交换传统手工艺品。分析句子结构可知，设空处作伴随状语，动词exchange与其逻辑主语women之间为主动关系，应用现在分词形式。
【41题详解】
考查动词语态和主谓一致。句意：由于过去生活在偏远且难以到达的地方，湘西人以坚韧和吃苦耐劳的能力而闻名。分析句子结构可知，设空处为谓语动词；根据时间状语in the past可知，应用一般过去时；主语Xiangxi people与know之间为被动关系，应用被动语态；people为集体名词，表示复数意义，be动词用were。
【42题详解】
考查介词。句意：来自该地区的作家将湘西人描述为外表粗犷，但内心真诚善良，视忠诚高于物质利益。分析句子结构可知，此处为固定搭配describe...as...“把……描述为……”。
【43题详解】
考查名词。句意：来自该地区的作家将湘西人描述为外表粗犷，但内心真诚善良，视忠诚高于物质利益。分析句子结构可知，设空处作动词valued的宾语，且被形容词性物主代词their修饰，应用名词loyalty“忠诚”，为不可数名词。故填loyalty。
【44题详解】
考查形容词。句意：然而，就像一颗隐藏的宝藏，湘西邀请冒险者去探索它令人惊叹的自然风光和丰富的文化遗产。分析句子结构可知，设空处修饰名词treasure，应用形容词hidden“隐藏的”，作定语。
【45题详解】
考查代词。句意：然而，就像一颗隐藏的宝藏，湘西邀请冒险者去探索它令人惊叹的自然风光和丰富的文化遗产。分析句子结构可知，设空处修饰名词短语breathtaking landscapes，应用形容词性物主代词its。
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，学校英语社社长。毕业前，请你写一封邮件给社团指导老师Amy，内容如下：
1．回顾过去一年的活动；
2．提出社团发展的建议。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Amy,
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Amy,
As my graduation approaches, I want to thank you for guiding our English Club this year. We successfully held weekly English corners, a speech contest and a drama festival, which greatly improved our members’ confidence and skills.
For future development, I suggest inviting foreign teachers to share cultural insights and organizing exchange activities with other schools. I believe that these will attract more students and make our club even better.
Thank you again for your support. Wish our club a bright future!
Yours,
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。
Kenneth is now a science researcher at Harvard University. But he first came into the spotlight for a button-sized warning device he created at 15, one that greatly eased the burden on caregivers.
Back then, Kenneth lived with his family, including his grandfather, who had Alzheimer’s disease. Late one night, his grandfather was found wandering on a highway. Kenneth’s mother, the main caregiver, had fallen asleep for only a few minutes after days of constant care. Seeing her exhaustion, Kenneth decided to do something. He wanted to keep his grandfather safe while giving his mother some relief.
To learn more, Kenneth visited a local care center and met Ms. Brown, the head of the center. She told Kenneth that many elderly people had the same problem, and their families were under great pressure as well. Kenneth searched for a device that could warn the caregivers when the elderly residents got out of bed. But nothing on the market met the needs. So he was determined to take advantage of his strength in science to make one himself.
Night after night, Kenneth tested sensors and circuits, but the design failed again and again. Yet whenever he thought of his demanding grandfather, his tired mother, and other elderly people in need, he returned to his desk.
A year later, Kenneth finally created a pair of sensor socks. One night, he helped his grandfather put them on and waited with his mother. When his grandfather got out of bed, an alert sounded on his mother’s phone. Overjoyed, his mother said, “You made it! This will be a great help to me!”
Believing that what had helped his family might also help others, Kenneth returned to the care center to introduce the socks. Many caregivers showed interest, but the elderly were less enthusiastic. Ms. Brown asked, “Do they have to wear the socks while sleeping?” Kenneth nodded. “Yes, that’s how it works.”
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Ms. Brown frowned, saying many elderly people were not used to sleeping with socks on.
While reflecting on Ms. Brown’s suggestions, Kenneth suddenly noticed a button.
【答案】
Ms. Brown frowned, saying many elderly people were not used to sleeping with socks on. Some felt uncomfortable wearing socks in bed, especially during warm nights, while others with sensitive skin found the fabric irritating. A few even refused outright, insisting they had never slept with socks on in their entire lives. Kenneth’s heart sank, but he knew Ms. Brown was right. An invention that only pleased caregivers but bothered the elderly would never truly work. He thanked her sincerely for the honest feedback and left the care center, his mind racing to find a more acceptable solution.
While reflecting on Ms. Brown’s suggestions, Kenneth suddenly noticed a button. An idea flashed through his mind — why not make the sensor as tiny as a button and attach it to the elderly’s pajamas instead? Thrilled, he rushed home and started redesigning the device. Weeks later, he created a button-sized warning device that could be easily sewn onto clothing. When he returned to the care center and showed it to the elderly residents, they barely noticed its presence. His mother and countless other caregivers finally found the relief they desperately needed, and Kenneth’s invention went on to help families far beyond his own.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述了15岁的Kenneth为了帮助患有阿尔茨海默病的祖父和疲惫不堪的母亲，利用科学专长发明了一种传感器袜子来监测老人离床情况。当他把发明带到护理中心推广时，虽然护理人员很感兴趣，但老人们因不习惯穿袜子睡觉而不太热衷。在Ms. Brown的反馈下，Kenneth受到纽扣的启发，重新设计了纽扣大小的警报装置，最终既保证了老人的舒适，又大大减轻了护理人员的负担。
【详解】1. 段落续写：
①由第一段首句可知，第一段应描写老人们不习惯穿袜子睡觉的具体原因（如感到闷热、皮肤敏感、直接拒绝等），以及Kenneth意识到问题所在并虚心接受反馈的态度。
②由第二段首句可知，第二段应描写Kenneth从纽扣中获得灵感，重新设计出纽扣大小的传感器并将其缝在睡衣上，以及新发明最终受到老人和护理人员欢迎的过程。
2. 续写线索：Brown女士指出问题（老人不习惯穿袜子睡觉）—— Kenneth意识到问题严重性并真诚感谢反馈——离开护理中心后反思——注意到纽扣获得灵感——冲回家重新设计装置——创造出纽扣大小的警报器——回到护理中心展示——老人几乎察觉不到其存在——帮助更多家庭
