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山东省实验中学2024届高三第一次模拟考试
英语试题
（本试卷共10页, 共三部分: 全卷满分120分, 考试用时100分钟）
注意事项:
1. 答卷前, 先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题纸上。
2. 选择题的作答: 每小题选出答案后, 用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号。
3. 非选择题的作答: 用0.5mm黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内, 写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
第一部分 阅读理解（共两节, 满分50分）
第一节（共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Introduction to Drama Exams
Our exams inspire and enable learners across the globe to be confident communicators. Exams are open to anyone looking to gain confidence and experience in speech, communication and performance. There are no age restrictions. As one of the UK’s oldest and most respected drama schools and awarding organizations, we examine over 100,000
candidates and deliver exams both online and in person in many countries across the globe.
Now we are pleased to offer free, online “Introduction to Examinations” information session. Booking is now opening for events until Summer 2024.
Session Information
Fee There isn’t a fee for this session, but you are required to book in advance.
Dates 6 February 2024, 6:00 p. m. -7:30 p. m. 20 March 2024 4:00 p. m. -5:30 p. m. 15 May 2024, 12:00 p. m. -1:30 p. m. 9 July 2024, 8:30 a. m. -10:00 a. m.
How to register Fill in the form to book your place, including your email address and phone number, where you’ll be able to select which date you’d like to attend.
The 1.5-hour session will begin with an Introduction to Examinations, their history and the format of assessment. Work will then focus on the subjects available to take, and will end with a Q&A phase where participants will be invited to write in their questions to the host organizer.
If you have any questions regarding this, please email examscourses@lamda.ac.uk and we will be happy to help. Looking forward to seeing you online at this event.
1. What is an advantage of the drama exam
A. It is free of charge. B. It offers flexible schedules.
C. It suits a wide range of people. D. It puts restrictions on nationality.
2. What is required to register for the sessions
A. Payment in advance. B. Contact information.
C. Education background. D. Performance experience.
3. What should you do if you have a question during the online session
A. Email it to the drama school. B. Write it down before the session.
C. Propose it at the beginning of the session. D. Send it to the host organizer in Q&A phase.
B
Cafeterias have been filled with challenges — right from planning, purchasing, and preparing, to reducing waste, staying on budget, managing goods, and training staff. Through the tedious process, restaurateurs lacked a unified platform for efficient management. To bring consistency to the unorganised catering (餐饮) industry, childhood friends Arjun Subramanian and Raj Jain, who shared a passion for innovation, decided to partner in 2019 to explore opportunities in the cafeteria industry.
In May 2020, they co-founded Platos, a one-stop solution for restaurants with a custom technology kit to streamline all aspects of cafeteria management. The company offers end-to-end cafeteria management, staff selection and food trials to ensure smooth operations and consistent service. “We believe startups solve real problems and Platos is our shot at making daily workplace food enjoyable again. We aim to simplify the dining experience, providing a convenient and efficient solution that benefits both restaurateurs and customers and creating a connected ecosystem,” says Subramanian, CEO and co-founder.
Platos guarantees that a technology-driven cafeteria allows customers to order, pay, pick up, and provide ratings and feedback. It also offers goods and menu management to effectively perform daily operations. Additionally, its applications connect all shareholders for a smart cafeteria experience. “We help businesses that are into catering on condition that they have access to an industrial kitchen setup where they’re making food according to certain standards,” Jain states.
Since the beginning, Platos claims to have transformed 45 cafeterias across eight cities in the country. Currently, it has over 45,000 monthly users placing more than 200,000 orders. Despite facing challenges in launching cafeterias across major cities in the initial stages, Platos has experienced a 15% increase in its month-over-month profits.
As for future plans, the startup is looking to raise $1 million from investors as strategic partners, bringing in capital, expertise, and networks. “Finding the right lead investor is the compass that points your startup toward success,” Subramanian says.
4. What does the underlined word “tedious” in Paragraph 1 mean
A. Time-consuming. B. Breath-taking.
C. Heart-breaking. D. Energy-saving.
5. What is the purpose of founding Platos
A. To connect customers with a greener ecosystem.
B. To ensure food security and variety in cafeterias.
C. To improve cafeteria management with technology.
D. To make staff selection more efficient and enjoyable.
6. What can we learn from the statistics in Paragraph 4
A. Platos has achieved its ultimate financial goal.
B. Platos has gained impressive marketing progress.
C. Challenges in food industry can be easily overcome.
D. Tech-driven cafeterias have covered most urban areas.
7. What is Subramanian’s future plan for Platos
A. To reduce costs. B. To increase profits.
C. To seek investment. D. To innovate technology.
C
With a brain the size of a pinhead, insects possess a great sense of direction. They manage to locate themselves and move through small openings. How do they do this with their limited brain power Understanding the inner workings of an insect’s brain can help us in our search towards energy-efficient computing, physicist Elisabetta Chicca of the University of Groningen shows with her most recent result: a robot that acts like an insect.
It’s not easy to make use of the images that come in through your eyes when deciding what your feet or wings should do. A key aspect here is the apparent motion of things as you move. “Like when you're on a train,” Chicca explains. “The trees nearby appear to move faster than the houses far away.” Insects use this information to infer how far away things are. This works well when moving in a straight line, but reality is not that simple. To keep things manageable for their limited brain power, they adjust their behaviour: they fly in a straight line, make a turn, then make another straight line.
In search of the neural mechanism (神经机制) that drives insect behaviour, PhD student Thorben Schoepe developed a model of its neuronal activity and a small robot that uses this model to find the position. His model is based on one main principle: always head towards the area with the least apparent motion. He had his robot drive through a long passage consisting of two walls and the robot centred in the middle of the passage, as insects tend to do. In other virtual environments, such as a space with small openings, his model also showed similar behaviour to insects.
The fact that a robot can find its position in a realistic environment is not new. Rather, the model gives insight into how insects do the job, and how they manage to do things so efficiently. In a similar way, you could make computers more efficient.
In the future, Chicca hopes to apply this specific insect behaviour to a chip as well. “Instead of using a general-purpose computer with all its possibilities, you can build specific hardware; a tiny chip that does the job, keeping things much smaller and energy-efficient.” She comments.
8. Why is “a train” mentioned in Paragraph 2
A. To illustrate the principle of train motion. B. To highlight why human vision is limited.
C. To explain how insects perceive distances. D. To compare the movement of trees and houses.
9. What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about concerning Schoepe’s model
A. Its novel design. B. Its theoretical basis.
C. Its possible application. D. Its working mechanism.
10. What do the researchers think of the finding
A. Amusing. B. Discouraging. C. Promising. D. Contradictory.
11. What will Chicca’s follow-up study focus on
A. Inventing insect-like chips. B. Studying general-purpose robots.
C. Creating insect-inspired computers. D. Developing energy-efficient hardware.
D
With the help from an artificial language (AL) model, MIT neuroscientists have discovered what kind of sentences are most likely to fire up the brain’s key language processing centers. The new study reveals that sentences that are more complex, because of either unusual grammar or unexpected meaning, generate stronger responses in these language processing centers. Sentences that are very straightforward barely engage these regions, and meaningless orders of words don’t do much for them either.
In this study, the researchers focused on language-processing regions found in the left hemisphere (半球) of the brain. By collecting a set of 1,000 sentences from various sources, the researchers measured the brain activity of participants using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) while they read the sentences. The same sentences were also fed into a large language model, similar to ChatGPT, to measure the model’s activation patterns. Once the researchers had all of those data, they trained the model to predict how the human language network would respond to any new sentence based on how the artificial language network responded to these 1,000 sentences.
The researchers then used the model to determine 500 new sentences that would drive highest brain activity and sentences that would make the brain less active, and their findings were confirmed in subsequent human participants. To understand why certain sentences generate stronger brain responses, the model examined the sentences based on 11 different language characteristics. The analysis revealed that sentences that were more surprising resulted in greater brain activity. Another linguistic (语言的) aspect that correlated with the brain’s language network responses was the complexity of the sentences, which was determined by how well they followed English grammar rules and bow logically they linked with each other.
The researchers now plan to see if they can extend these findings in speakers of languages other than English. They also hope to explore what type of stimuli may activate language processing regions in the brain’s right hemisphere.
12. What sentences make our brain work harder
A. Lengthy. B. Logical.
C. Straightforward. D. Complicated.
13. What is the function of the AL model in the research
A. To examine language network. B. To reduce language complexity.
C. To locate language processing area. D. To identify language characteristics.
14 How did the researchers carry out their study
A. By conducting interviews. B. By collecting questionnaires.
C. By analyzing experiment data. D. By reviewing previous studies.
15. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. AL Model Stimulates Brain Activities
B. AL Model Speeds Up Language Learning
C. AL Model Reveals the Secrets of Brain Activation
D. AL Model Enhances Brain Processing Capacity
第二节（共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分）
根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
After a challenging workout, the last thing you probably want to do is spend five to ten minutes stretching. ___16___ Why is stretching so important and how often do you need to do it Here we are going to share what we have learnt from some experts.
When you think about exercise, most people participate in some type of aerobic (有氧的) activity that improves their cardiovascular (心血管的) endurance. ___17___ Those are two very important elements of a fitness program, but there’s also a third element. That is your flexibility and mobility, which is most often the one that’s ignored.
Stretching helps keep us mobile. We are born super mobile as babies and young children, but lose this as we grow into adults. ___18___ It means we are able to move less; we are functionally less able to do everyday stuff like picking up a pen from the floor, or climbing stairs efficiently.
___19___ It’s also going to help reduce the risk of injury. Some people are naturally more flexible than others, but no matter whether you can touch your toes or not, you should be working on your flexibility and mobility because the more moveless you are, the more your muscles are shortening, which in turn is causing you to be tighter.
When you get up, you maybe go for a quick walk to fill up your water bottle or get a cup of coffee, then come back and do a seated leg stretch or a standing version. ___20___
A. Why is stretching good for your healthy habits
B. Stretching makes for relieving muscle tension and pain.
C. When we stop stretching, we lose capacity in movement.
D. Walking, done in the right way, is a form of aerobic exercise.
E. It won’t take much time to add these habits into your daily routine.
F. However, doing so can result in physical and mental health benefits.
G. They also do weight training to help maintain muscle mass and build strength.
第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节, 满分30分）
第一节（共15小题: 每小题1分, 满分15分）
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Li Cheng, 20, a college student and engineering enthusiast from Southwest China’s Chongqing, is making waves by turning his dreams into reality.
Employing his knowledge, insights and ___21___ , Li has invented a groundbreaking Braille (盲文) dot display ___22___ for the blind. Named “Argus”, the first bunch of the Braille dot display is expected to be ___23___ this summer.
Li said his idea for Argus was traced back to the end of his freshman year in 2021. One day, when he was reading a novel on his phone, a series of questions ___24___ his mind: “How do ___25___ impaired (受损的) people read How can I help them out ” His ___26___ led to research on the topic, including interacting with those who experienced daily ___27___ . However, when he put his idea into practice, the expensive material jumped in the way.
In the past year, Li’s team has managed to ___28___ costs by 40 percent after rounds of trial and ___29___ , and eventually succeeded in reconstructing a device that overturns the ___30___ physical approach to the present electromagnetic approach. The first-generation Argus is ___31___ between 8,000 to 10,000 yuan, with plans to introduce a more ___32___ entry-level version with basic functions.
___33___ , Li plans to devote three to five years to boost Argus. Overseas promotion is also scheduled for next year, with ___34___ to integrate the core technology—high-density tactile sensing (高密度触觉传感) —into virtual reality applications and potentially develop ___35___ companion robots, with the aim of improving people’s domestic lives.
21.
A. sympathy B. faith C. contribution D. occupation
22.
A. celebrated B. adjusted C. tailored D. advocated
23.
A. proved B. handled C. awarded D. released
24.
A. clouded B. struck C. sharpened D. changed
25.
A. mentally B. behaviorally C. visually D. socially
26.
A. honesty B. determination C. bravery D. curiosity
27.
A. activities B. exercise C. performance D. challenges
28.
A. increase B. reduce C. control D. estimate
29.
A. incident B. error C. competition D. interruption
30.
A. previous B. comprehensive C. scientific D. systematic
31.
A. listed B. measured C. priced D. calculated
32.
A. official B. affordable C. satisfactory D. intelligent
33.
A. Thinking back B. Moving around C. Stepping aside D. Looking ahead
34.
A. services B. responsibilities C. ambitions D. requirements
35.
A. household B. commercial C. medical D. educational
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。
The term “Erbin”, a, nickname of Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, known for its ice and snow festival, ___36___ (gain) popularity across China recently. Many tourism officials are using techniques to promote cultural tourism, ___37___ (leave) netizens screaming in amusement. Shifting from online hype (炒作) to offline engagement, tourism authorities in other provinces also compete ___38___ tourists.
The essence of this “fancy rat-race” lies in ___39___ fact that various regional cultural tourism initiatives ___40___ (target) at the Spring Festival tourist boom, using hype to attract tourists and boost the local economies. But to attract more tourists, ___41___ seems unwise is to rely merely on publicity and luxury strategies. Cities and tourist spots should focus on three factors to attract more tourists.
First, they need to build better roads to scenic spots and tourist service platforms, ___42___ set proper traffic signs. Second, they should provide related supporting services to enhance ___43___ (tourist) experience. For that, the tourist spots and cities need to ___44___ (far) develop tourist attractions and supporting facilities. It is also important ___45___ (tell) convincing local cultural stories.
Tourism authorities should, therefore, focus on promoting local cuisine, natural resources and personalities.
第三部分写作（共两节,满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华, 你英国朋友Michael邀请你于下周一线上观看他的成人仪式(coming-of-age ceremony), 但你无法应邀, 请写信告知, 内容包括:
1. 表达歉意;
2. 说明理由。
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 Michael,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
Normally Levi greeted the bus driver, Larry Farrish, with his usual cheerful smile and a warm wave. He was always the first to board the bus, excited to start the day ahead with his friends. However, on this particular day, Levi’s behaviour was strikingly different.
As the bus came to the scheduled station, Levi slowly made his way onto the vehicle, his head bowed and his steps heavy. Farrish, who had come to expect Levi’s bright smile and enthusiastic greeting, couldn’t help but notice the change in the boy’s manner. He watched as Levi took his usual seat at the back of the bus, his shoulders sunk and his eyes fixed on the floor.
Farrish, a kind and considerate man, couldn’t bear to see Levi’s sadness. As he drove the bus through the familiar route, he considered what could be causing the boy's sufferings. He knew that Levi was a happy and outgoing child, so the sudden change was puzzling. He felt it a must to figure out the source of the little boy’s depression.
As the bus neared Levi’s school, Farrish turned around in his seat, gently called Levi out and inquired about what was wrong. The boy looked up, his eyes red and swollen from crying. Levi hesitated for a moment, and then whispered in a quiet voice, “I forgot my pajamas for Pajama (睡衣) Day.” Farrish’s heart sank. He knew how much Levi had been looking forward to Pajama Day, a special event at his school where students could come dressed in their comfortable pajamas and enjoy a relaxing atmosphere. It was a day that Levi had talked about for weeks, eagerly anticipating the opportunity to show off his pajamas.
Now, however, his excitement had turned into disappointment. He had simply forgotten to pack his pajamas, and as a result, he would be unable to participate in the festivities. Farrish could see sadness stand on Levi’s face, and he knew that he had to do something to help relieve the boy’s pain.
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。
Waving goodbye, Farrish decided to take action.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Levi participated in Pajama Day with a newfound joy.
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山东省实验中学2024届高三第一次模拟考试
英语试题
（本试卷共10页, 共三部分: 全卷满分120分, 考试用时100分钟）
注意事项:
1. 答卷前, 先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题纸上。
2. 选择题的作答: 每小题选出答案后, 用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号。
3. 非选择题的作答: 用0.5mm黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内, 写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
第一部分 阅读理解（共两节, 满分50分）
第一节（共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Introduction to Drama Exams
Our exams inspire and enable learners across the globe to be confident communicators. Exams are open to anyone looking to gain confidence and experience in speech, communication and performance. There are no age restrictions. As one of the UK’s oldest and most respected drama schools and awarding organizations, we examine over 100,000
candidates and deliver exams both online and in person in many countries across the globe.
Now we are pleased to offer free, online “Introduction to Examinations” information session. Booking is now opening for events until Summer 2024.
Session Information
Fee There isn’t a fee for this session, but you are required to book in advance.
Dates 6 February 2024, 6:00 p. m. -7:30 p. m. 20 March 2024, 4:00 p. m. -5:30 p. m. 15 May 2024, 12:00 p. m. -1:30 p. m. 9 July 2024, 8:30 a. m. -10:00 a. m.
How to register Fill in the form to book your place, including your email address and phone number, where you’ll be able to select which date you’d like to attend.
The 1.5-hour session will begin with an Introduction to Examinations, their history and the format of assessment. Work will then focus on the subjects available to take, and will end with a Q&A phase where participants will be invited to write in their questions to the host organizer.
If you have any questions regarding this, please email examscourses@lamda.ac.uk and we will be happy to help. Looking forward to seeing you online at this event.
1. What is an advantage of the drama exam
A. It is free of charge. B. It offers flexible schedules.
C. It suits a wide range of people. D. It puts restrictions on nationality.
2. What is required to register for the sessions
A. Payment in advance. B. Contact information.
C. Education background. D. Performance experience.
3. What should you do if you have a question during the online session
A. Email it to the drama school. B. Write it down before the session.
C. Propose it at the beginning of the session. D. Send it to the host organizer in Q&A phase.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是应用文。为全球的考生提供关于戏剧考试的信息，并鼓励他们参加。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Exams are open to anyone looking to gain confidence and experience in speech, communication and performance. There are no age restrictions.(任何希望在演讲、沟通和表演方面获得自信和经验的人都可以参加考试。没有年龄限制)”可知，戏剧考试的优势是适合各种各样的人。故选C项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据表格中的How to register部分“Fill in the form to book your place, including your email address and phone number, where you’ll be able to select which date you’d like to attend.(填写表格预定名额，包括你的电子邮件地址和电话号码，在那里你可以选择你想参加的日期)”可知，注册需要联系信息。故选B项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Work will then focus on the subjects available to take, and will end with a Q&A phase where participants will be invited to write in their questions to the host organizer.(然后工作将集中在可用的主题上，并将以问答阶段结束，参与者将被邀请将他们的问题写下来给主办单位)”可知，如果你在网上有问题，你应该在问答阶段将其发送给主办组织者。故选D项。
B
Cafeterias have been filled with challenges — right from planning, purchasing, and preparing, to reducing waste, staying on budget, managing goods, and training staff. Through the tedious process, restaurateurs lacked a unified platform for efficient management. To bring consistency to the unorganised catering (餐饮) industry, childhood friends Arjun Subramanian and Raj Jain, who shared a passion for innovation, decided to partner in 2019 to explore opportunities in the cafeteria industry.
In May 2020, they co-founded Platos, a one-stop solution for restaurants with a custom technology kit to streamline all aspects of cafeteria management. The company offers end-to-end cafeteria management, staff selection and food trials to ensure smooth operations and consistent service. “We believe startups solve real problems and Platos is our shot at making daily workplace food enjoyable again. We aim to simplify the dining experience, providing a convenient and efficient solution that benefits both restaurateurs and customers and creating a connected ecosystem,” says Subramanian, CEO and co-founder.
Platos guarantees that a technology-driven cafeteria allows customers to order, pay, pick up, and provide ratings and feedback. It also offers goods and menu management to effectively perform daily operations. Additionally, its applications connect all shareholders for a smart cafeteria experience. “We help businesses that are into catering on condition that they have access to an industrial kitchen setup where they’re making food according to certain standards,” Jain states.
Since the beginning, Platos claims to have transformed 45 cafeterias across eight cities in the country. Currently, it has over 45,000 monthly users placing more than 200,000 orders. Despite facing challenges in launching cafeterias across major cities in the initial stages, Platos has experienced a 15% increase in its month-over-month profits.
As for future plans, the startup is looking to raise $1 million from investors as strategic partners, bringing in capital, expertise, and networks. “Finding the right lead investor is the compass that points your startup toward success,” Subramanian says.
4. What does the underlined word “tedious” in Paragraph 1 mean
A. Time-consuming. B. Breath-taking.
C. Heart-breaking. D. Energy-saving.
5. What is the purpose of founding Platos
A. To connect customers with a greener ecosystem.
B. To ensure food security and variety in cafeterias.
C. To improve cafeteria management with technology.
D. To make staff selection more efficient and enjoyable.
6. What can we learn from the statistics in Paragraph 4
A. Platos has achieved its ultimate financial goal.
B. Platos has gained impressive marketing progress.
C. Challenges in food industry can be easily overcome.
D. Tech-driven cafeterias have covered most urban areas.
7. What is Subramanian’s future plan for Platos
A. To reduce costs. B. To increase profits.
C. To seek investment. D. To innovate technology.
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. B 7. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了Platos这个创业公司的起源、业务模式、发展历程以及未来规划。
【4题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“Cafeterias have been filled with challenges — right from planning, purchasing, and preparing, to reducing waste, staying on budget, managing goods, and training staff.(自助餐厅充满了挑战——从计划、采购和准备，到减少浪费、保持预算、管理商品和培训员工)”可知，自助餐厅的流程和繁琐。由此推知，划线词tedious是“繁琐的”意思，和A项意思相近。故选A项。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“In May 2020, they co-founded Platos, a one-stop solution for restaurants with a custom technology kit to streamline all aspects of cafeteria management. The company offers end-to-end cafeteria management, staff selection and food trials to ensure smooth operations and consistent service. “We believe startups solve real problems and Platos is our shot at making daily workplace food enjoyable again. We aim to simplify the dining experience, providing a convenient and efficient solution that benefits both restaurateurs and customers and creating a connected ecosystem,” says Subramanian, CEO and co-founder.(2020年5月，他们共同创立了Platos，这是一个一站式解决方案，为餐厅提供定制技术套件，以简化自助餐厅管理的各个方面。该公司提供端到端的自助餐厅管理、员工选择和食品试验，以确保顺利运营和始终如一的服务。“我们相信创业公司能解决真正的问题，而Platos是我们让日常工作场所的食物再次变得美味的机会。我们的目标是简化用餐体验，提供方便高效的解决方案，使餐馆老板和顾客都受益，并创造一个互联的生态系统，”首席执行官兼联合创始人Subramanian说)”可推知，创立Platos的目的是用科技改善食堂管理。故选C项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“Since the beginning, Platos claims to have transformed 45 cafeterias across eight cities in the country. Currently, it has over 45,000 monthly users placing more than 200,000 orders. Despite facing challenges in launching cafeterias across major cities in the initial stages, Platos has experienced a 15% increase in its month-over-month profits.(从一开始，Platos就声称已经改变了全国8个城市的45家自助餐厅。目前，它的月用户超过4.5万，订单超过20万。尽管在最初阶段在主要城市开设自助餐厅面临挑战，但Platos的月利润环比增长了15%)”可推知，统计数据显示Platos在市场营销方面取得了令人瞩目的进展。故选B项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“As for future plans, the startup is looking to raise $1 million from investors as strategic partners, bringing in capital, expertise, and networks. “Finding the right lead investor is the compass that points your startup toward success,” Subramanian says.(至于未来的计划，这家初创公司希望从作为战略合作伙伴的投资者那里筹集100万美元，带来资金、专业知识和网络。“找到合适的领投人是指引你的创业公司走向成功的指南针，”萨勃拉曼尼亚说)”可推知，萨勃拉曼尼亚对Platos的未来计划是寻求投资。故选C项。
C
With a brain the size of a pinhead, insects possess a great sense of direction. They manage to locate themselves and move through small openings. How do they do this with their limited brain power Understanding the inner workings of an insect’s brain can help us in our search towards energy-efficient computing, physicist Elisabetta Chicca of the University of Groningen shows with her most recent result: a robot that acts like an insect.
It’s not easy to make use of the images that come in through your eyes when deciding what your feet or wings should do. A key aspect here is the apparent motion of things as you move. “Like when you're on a train,” Chicca explains. “The trees nearby appear to move faster than the houses far away.” Insects use this information to infer how far away things are. This works well when moving in a straight line, but reality is not that simple. To keep things manageable for their limited brain power, they adjust their behaviour: they fly in a straight line, make a turn, then make another straight line.
In search of the neural mechanism (神经机制) that drives insect behaviour, PhD student Thorben Schoepe developed a model of its neuronal activity and a small robot that uses this model to find the position. His model is based on one main principle: always head towards the area with the least apparent motion. He had his robot drive through a long passage consisting of two walls and the robot centred in the middle of the passage, as insects tend to do. In other virtual environments, such as a space with small openings, his model also showed similar behaviour to insects.
The fact that a robot can find its position in a realistic environment is not new. Rather, the model gives insight into how insects do the job, and how they manage to do things so efficiently. In a similar way, you could make computers more efficient.
In the future, Chicca hopes to apply this specific insect behaviour to a chip as well. “Instead of using a general-purpose computer with all its possibilities, you can build specific hardware; a tiny chip that does the job, keeping things much smaller and energy-efficient.” She comments.
8. Why is “a train” mentioned in Paragraph 2
A. To illustrate the principle of train motion. B. To highlight why human vision is limited.
C. To explain how insects perceive distances. D. To compare the movement of trees and houses.
9. What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about concerning Schoepe’s model
A. Its novel design. B. Its theoretical basis.
C. Its possible application. D. Its working mechanism.
10. What do the researchers think of the finding
A. Amusing. B. Discouraging. C. Promising. D. Contradictory.
11. What will Chicca’s follow-up study focus on
A. Inventing insect-like chips. B. Studying general-purpose robots.
C. Creating insect-inspired computers. D. Developing energy-efficient hardware.
【答案】8 C 9. D 10. C 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了物理学家Elisabetta Chicca的最新研究成果：一个模仿昆虫行为的机器人，该机器人能够帮助人们理解昆虫大脑的运作机制，并探讨了这种机制在提高计算机能效方面的潜在应用。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“A key aspect here is the apparent motion of things as you move. “Like when you're on a train,” Chicca explains. “The trees nearby appear to move faster than the houses far away.” Insects use this information to infer how far away things are.(这里的一个关键方面是当你移动时物体的明显运动。“就像你在火车上一样，”Chicca解释道。“附近的树似乎比远处的房子移动得快。”昆虫利用这些信息来推断物体的距离)”可推知，本段提到火车是为了解释昆虫如何感知距离的。故选C项。
【9题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段“In search of the neural mechanism (神经机制) that drives insect behaviour, PhD student Thorben Schoepe developed a model of its neuronal activity and a small robot that uses this model to find the position. His model is based on one main principle: always head towards the area with the least apparent motion. He had his robot drive through a long passage consisting of two walls and the robot centred in the middle of the passage, as insects tend to do. In other virtual environments, such as a space with small openings, his model also showed similar behaviour to insects.(为了寻找驱动昆虫行为的神经机制，博士生Thorben Schoepe开发了一个昆虫神经活动模型，并开发了一个小型机器人，利用这个模型来找到昆虫的位置。他的模型基于一个主要原则：总是朝着运动最不明显的区域前进。他让他的机器人穿过一条由两堵墙组成的长通道，机器人就像昆虫一样，站在通道的中间。在其他虚拟环境中，比如有小开口的空间，他的模型也表现出与昆虫相似的行为)”可知，关于Schoepe的模型，本段主要讨论了它的工作机制。故选D项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“In a similar way, you could make computers more efficient.(同样地，你可以使计算机更有效率)”以及最后一段“In the future, Chicca hopes to apply this specific insect behaviour to a chip as well. “Instead of using a general-purpose computer with all its possibilities, you can build specific hardware; a tiny chip that does the job, keeping things much smaller and energy-efficient.” She comments.(将来，Chicca希望将昆虫的这种特殊行为也应用到芯片上。“你可以构建特定的硬件，而不是使用具有所有功能的通用计算机；一个微小的芯片就能完成这项工作，让物体变得更小、更节能。”她评论道)”可推知，研究人员认为这一发现可以让物体变得更小、更节能，所以是有前途的。故选C项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“In the future, Chicca hopes to apply this specific insect behaviour to a chip as well. “Instead of using a general-purpose computer with all its possibilities, you can build specific hardware; a tiny chip that does the job, keeping things much smaller and energy-efficient.” She comments.(将来，Chicca希望将昆虫的这种特殊行为也应用到芯片上。“你可以构建特定的硬件，而不是使用具有所有功能的通用计算机；一个微小的芯片就能完成这项工作，让物体变得更小、更节能。”她评论道)”可推知，Chicca的后续研究重点是将昆虫的这种特殊行为应用到芯片上。故选A项。
D
With the help from an artificial language (AL) model, MIT neuroscientists have discovered what kind of sentences are most likely to fire up the brain’s key language processing centers. The new study reveals that sentences that are more complex, because of either unusual grammar or unexpected meaning, generate stronger responses in these language processing centers. Sentences that are very straightforward barely engage these regions, and meaningless orders of words don’t do much for them either.
In this study, the researchers focused on language-processing regions found in the left hemisphere (半球) of the brain. By collecting a set of 1,000 sentences from various sources, the researchers measured the brain activity of participants using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) while they read the sentences. The same sentences were also fed into a large language model, similar to ChatGPT, to measure the model’s activation patterns. Once the researchers had all of those data, they trained the model to predict how the human language network would respond to any new sentence based on how the artificial language network responded to these 1,000 sentences.
The researchers then used the model to determine 500 new sentences that would drive highest brain activity and sentences that would make the brain less active, and their findings were confirmed in subsequent human participants. To understand why certain sentences generate stronger brain responses, the model examined the sentences based on 11 different language characteristics. The analysis revealed that sentences that were more surprising resulted in greater brain activity. Another linguistic (语言的) aspect that correlated with the brain’s language network responses was the complexity of the sentences, which was determined by how well they followed English grammar rules and bow logically they linked with each other.
The researchers now plan to see if they can extend these findings in speakers of languages other than English. They also hope to explore what type of stimuli may activate language processing regions in the brain’s right hemisphere.
12. What sentences make our brain work harder
A. Lengthy. B. Logical.
C. Straightforward. D. Complicated.
13. What is the function of the AL model in the research
A. To examine language network. B. To reduce language complexity.
C. To locate language processing area. D. To identify language characteristics.
14. How did the researchers carry out their study
A. By conducting interviews. B. By collecting questionnaires.
C. By analyzing experiment data. D. By reviewing previous studies.
15. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. AL Model Stimulates Brain Activities
B. AL Model Speeds Up Language Learning
C. AL Model Reveals the Secrets of Brain Activation
D. AL Model Enhances Brain Processing Capacity
【答案】12. D 13. D 14. C 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是篇新闻报道。这篇文章详细描述了MIT神经科学家利用人工语言模型进行的一项新研究，揭示了哪种类型的句子最有可能激发大脑关键的语言处理中心。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“With the help from an artificial language (AL) model, MIT neuroscientists have discovered what kind of sentences are most likely to fire up the brain’s key language processing centers. The new study reveals that sentences that are more complex, because of either unusual grammar or unexpected meaning, generate stronger responses in these language processing centers.(在人工语言(AL)模型的帮助下，麻省理工学院的神经科学家们发现了哪种句子最有可能激活大脑的关键语言处理中心。这项新研究表明，由于语法不同寻常或含义出乎意料，更复杂的句子会在这些语言处理中心产生更强烈的反应)”可知，复杂的句子会让我们的大脑更努力工作。故选D项。
13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“The same sentences were also fed into a large language model, similar to ChatGPT, to measure the model’s activation patterns. Once the researchers had all of those data, they trained the model to predict how the human language network would respond to any new sentence based on how the artificial language network responded to these 1,000 sentences.(同样的句子也被输入到一个类似于ChatGPT的大型语言模型中，以测量模型的激活模式。一旦研究人员获得了所有这些数据，他们就会训练模型，根据人工语言网络对这1000个句子的反应，来预测人类语言网络对任何新句子的反应)”以及第三段“The researchers then used the model to determine 500 new sentences that would drive highest brain activity and sentences that would make the brain less active, and their findings were confirmed in subsequent human participants. To understand why certain sentences generate stronger brain responses, the model examined the sentences based on 11 different language characteristics.(然后，研究人员用这个模型确定了500个能激发大脑最高活动的新句子和能让大脑不那么活跃的句子，他们的发现在随后的人类参与者中得到了证实。为了理解为什么某些句子会产生更强烈的大脑反应，该模型根据11种不同的语言特征检查了这些句子)”可知，人工智能模型在本研究中的作用是识别语言特征。故选D项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“The researchers then used the model to determine 500 new sentences that would drive highest brain activity and sentences that would make the brain less active, and their findings were confirmed in subsequent human participants. To understand why certain sentences generate stronger brain responses, the model examined the sentences based on 11 different language characteristics. The analysis revealed that sentences that were more surprising resulted in greater brain activity. Another linguistic (语言的) aspect that correlated with the brain’s language network responses was the complexity of the sentences, which was determined by how well they followed English grammar rules and bow logically they linked with each other.(然后，研究人员用这个模型确定了500个能激发大脑最高活动的新句子和能让大脑不那么活跃的句子，他们的发现在随后的人类参与者中得到了证实。为了理解为什么某些句子会产生更强烈的大脑反应，该模型根据11种不同的语言特征检查了这些句子。分析显示，更令人惊讶的句子会导致更大的大脑活动。另一个与大脑语言网络反应相关的语言方面是句子的复杂性，这取决于他们遵循英语语法规则的程度以及彼此之间的逻辑联系)”可知，研究人员通过对实验数据的分析来进行他们的研究。故选C项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“With the help from an artificial language (AL) model, MIT neuroscientists have discovered what kind of sentences are most likely to fire up the brain’s key language processing centers.(在人工语言(AL)模型的帮助下，麻省理工学院的神经科学家们发现了哪种句子最有可能激活大脑的关键语言处理中心)”以及纵观全文可知，本文主要讲述了MIT神经科学家利用人工语言模型进行的一项新研究，揭示了哪种类型的句子最有可能激发大脑关键的语言处理中心，所以C项“AL Model Reveals the Secrets of Brain Activation(人工智能模型揭示了大脑激活的秘密)”是本文最好的标题。故选C项。
第二节（共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分）
根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
After a challenging workout, the last thing you probably want to do is spend five to ten minutes stretching. ___16___ Why is stretching so important and how often do you need to do it Here we are going to share what we have learnt from some experts.
When you think about exercise, most people participate in some type of aerobic (有氧的) activity that improves their cardiovascular (心血管的) endurance. ___17___ Those are two very important elements of a fitness program, but there’s also a third element. That is your flexibility and mobility, which is most often the one that’s ignored.
Stretching helps keep us mobile. We are born super mobile as babies and young children, but lose this as we grow into adults. ___18___ It means we are able to move less; we are functionally less able to do everyday stuff like picking up a pen from the floor, or climbing stairs efficiently.
___19___ It’s also going to help reduce the risk of injury. Some people are naturally more flexible than others, but no matter whether you can touch your toes or not, you should be working on your flexibility and mobility because the more moveless you are, the more your muscles are shortening, which in turn is causing you to be tighter.
When you get up, you maybe go for a quick walk to fill up your water bottle or get a cup of coffee, then come back and do a seated leg stretch or a standing version. ___20___
A. Why is stretching good for your healthy habits
B. Stretching makes for relieving muscle tension and pain.
C. When we stop stretching, we lose capacity in movement.
D. Walking, done in the right way, is a form of aerobic exercise.
E. It won’t take much time to add these habits into your daily routine.
F. However, doing so can result in physical and mental health benefits.
G. They also do weight training to help maintain muscle mass and build strength.
【答案】16. F 17. G 18. C 19. B 20. E
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。主要解释了为什么拉伸很重要，以及如何在日常生活中实施拉伸，通过事实和专家意见来说明拉伸的好处和必要性。
【16题详解】
根据前文“After a challenging workout, the last thing you probably want to do is spend five to ten minutes stretching.(在一次具有挑战性的锻炼之后，你可能最不想做的事情就是花5到10分钟做伸展运动)”以及后文“Why is stretching so important and how often do you need to do it (为什么拉伸运动如此重要 多长时间做一次 )”可知，前文提到不想做伸展运动，后文开始提问，为什么重要，多久做一次，所以空处应是一个过渡句，F项“However, doing so can result in physical and mental health benefits.(然而，这样做可以带来身心健康的好处)”和前文构成转折，并引出下文，符合文意。故选F项。
【17题详解】
根据前文“When you think about exercise, most people participate in some type of aerobic (有氧的) activity that improves their cardiovascular (心血管的) endurance.(说到运动，大多数人都会参加某种有氧运动，以提高心血管耐力)”以及后文“Those are two very important elements of a fitness program, but there’s also a third element.(这是健身计划的两个非常重要的因素，但还有第三个因素)”可知，后文提到了两个因素，前文只说了一个，所以空处应是另一个因素，G项“They also do weight training to help maintain muscle mass and build strength.(他们也做重量训练来帮助保持肌肉质量和增强力量)”符合文意，为第二个因素，其中also说明和前文构成顺承关系。故选G项。
18题详解】
根据前文“Stretching helps keep us mobile. We are born super mobile as babies and young children, but lose this as we grow into adults.(伸展运动有助于我们保持活动。在婴儿和幼儿时期，我们天生具有超强的机动性，但随着我们长大成人，这种能力就会丧失)”可知，本段讲述了伸展运动对人们的好处，所以C项“When we stop stretching, we lose capacity in movement.(当我们停止伸展时，我们就失去了运动能力)”承接上文，讲述停止伸展时的坏处，并引出下文“It means we are able to move less; we are functionally less able to do everyday stuff like picking up a pen from the floor, or climbing stairs efficiently.(这意味着我们可以移动得更少；我们做日常事情的能力下降了，比如从地板上捡起一支笔，或者高效地爬楼梯)”。故选C项。
【19题详解】
分析设空，位于段首，是本段的中心句，根据后文“It’s also going to help reduce the risk of injury. Some people are naturally more flexible than others, but no matter whether you can touch your toes or not, you should be working on your flexibility and mobility because the more moveless you are, the more your muscles are shortening, which in turn is causing you to be tighter.(这也将有助于减少受伤的风险。有些人天生比其他人更灵活，但不管你是否能摸到脚趾，你都应该锻炼你的灵活性和机动性，因为你越不动，你的肌肉就越短，这反过来又会导致你更紧)”可知，本段主要讲述了伸展运动有助于肌肉紧张和疼痛，所以B项“Stretching makes for relieving muscle tension and pain.(拉伸有助于缓解肌肉紧张和疼痛)”符合本段主题。故选B项。
【20题详解】
根据前文“When you get up, you maybe go for a quick walk to fill up your water bottle or get a cup of coffee, then come back and do a seated leg stretch or a standing version.(当你起床的时候，你可能会去散散步，把水瓶里的水装满，或者喝杯咖啡，然后回来做一个坐着的腿伸展或站着的腿伸展)”，可知E项“It won’t take much time to add these habits into your daily routine.(在你的日常生活中养成这些习惯并不需要花太多时间)”是对前文的总结，符合文意。故选E项。
第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节, 满分30分）
第一节（共15小题: 每小题1分, 满分15分）
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Li Cheng, 20, a college student and engineering enthusiast from Southwest China’s Chongqing, is making waves by turning his dreams into reality.
Employing his knowledge, insights and ___21___ , Li has invented a groundbreaking Braille (盲文) dot display ___22___ for the blind. Named “Argus”, the first bunch of the Braille dot display is expected to be ___23___ this summer.
Li said his idea for Argus was traced back to the end of his freshman year in 2021. One day, when he was reading a novel on his phone, a series of questions ___24___ his mind: “How do ___25___ impaired (受损的) people read How can I help them out ” His ___26___ led to research on the topic, including interacting with those who experienced daily ___27___ . However, when he put his idea into practice, the expensive material jumped in the way.
In the past year, Li’s team has managed to ___28___ costs by 40 percent after rounds of trial and ___29___ , and eventually succeeded in reconstructing a device that overturns the ___30___ physical approach to the present electromagnetic approach. The first-generation Argus is ___31___ between 8,000 to 10,000 yuan, with plans to introduce a more ___32___ entry-level version with basic functions.
___33___ , Li plans to devote three to five years to boost Argus. Overseas promotion is also scheduled for next year, with ___34___ to integrate the core technology—high-density tactile sensing (高密度触觉传感) —into virtual reality applications and potentially develop ___35___ companion robots, with the aim of improving people’s domestic lives.
21.
A. sympathy B. faith C. contribution D. occupation
22.
A. celebrated B. adjusted C. tailored D. advocated
23.
A. proved B. handled C. awarded D. released
24.
A. clouded B. struck C. sharpened D. changed
25.
A. mentally B. behaviorally C. visually D. socially
26.
A. honesty B. determination C. bravery D. curiosity
27.
A. activities B. exercise C. performance D. challenges
28.
A. increase B. reduce C. control D. estimate
29.
A. incident B. error C. competition D. interruption
30.
A. previous B. comprehensive C. scientific D. systematic
31
A. listed B. measured C. priced D. calculated
32.
A. official B. affordable C. satisfactory D. intelligent
33.
A. Thinking back B. Moving around C. Stepping aside D. Looking ahead
34.
A. services B. responsibilities C. ambitions D. requirements
35.
A. household B. commercial C. medical D. educational
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. C 26. D 27. D 28. B 29. B 30. A 31. C 32. B 33. D 34. C 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。详细介绍了大学生李成发明的一种盲文点阵显示器，这种创新为视力受损的人提供了阅读的新方式。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：利用他的知识、洞察力和同情心，李发明了一种为盲人量身定制的突破性点阵盲文显示器。A. sympathy同情；B. faith信仰；C. contribution贡献；D. occupation职业。根据前文“Employing his knowledge, insights and”可知，空处和knowledge以及insights并列，结合选项，“sympathy同情”符合语境。故选A项。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：利用他的知识、洞察力和同情心，李发明了一种为盲人量身定制的突破性点阵盲文显示器。A. celebrated庆祝；B. adjusted调整；C. tailored专门制作；D. advocated提倡。根据后文“How do 　　　5　　　 impaired (受损的) people read How can I help them out ”可知，这个是Li Cheng专门为盲人开发的设备。故选C项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：第一批被命名为“Argus”的点阵盲文显示器预计将于今年夏天发布。A. proved证明；B. handled处理；C. awarded授予；D. released公开。根据后文“Overseas promotion is also scheduled for next year”可知，明年海外发行，所以第一批是今年夏天发布。故选D项。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：有一天，当他在手机上读一本小说时，一系列问题突然出现在他的脑海里。A. clouded使变暗淡；B. struck突然想到；C. sharpened使锐利；D. changed改变。根据后文“How do 　　　5　　　 impaired (受损的) people read How can I help them out ”可知，应是突然想到一系列问题。故选B项。
【25题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：视障人士是如何阅读的 A. mentally精神上；B. behaviorally行为上；C. visually视觉上；D. socially社会上。根据前文“Li has invented a groundbreaking Braille (盲文) dot display 　　　2　　　 for the blind.”可知，是专门为盲人开发的，所以此处是他好奇视障人士是如何阅读的 故选C项。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他的好奇心促使他对这个课题进行研究，包括与那些每天都经历挑战的人交流。A. honesty诚实；B. determination决心；C. bravery勇敢；D. curiosity好奇心。根据前文“How do 　　　5　　　 impaired (受损的) people read How can I help them out ”可知，是Li Cheng的好奇，让他开始研究这个课题。故选D项。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他的好奇心促使他对这个课题进行研究，包括与那些每天都经历挑战的人交流。A. activities活动；B. exercise锻炼；C. performance表演；D. challenges挑战。根据前文“Li has invented a groundbreaking Braille (盲文) dot display 　　　2　　　 for the blind.”可知，他要专门为盲人开发阅读设备，而盲人是每天都经历挑战的。故选D项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在过去的一年里，李的团队经过几轮的试验和错误，成功地将成本降低了40%，并最终成功地重建了一个设备，将以前的物理方法推翻为目前的电磁方法。A. increase增加；B. reduce降低；C. control控制；D. estimate估计。根据前文“However, when he put his idea into practice, the expensive material jumped in the way.”可知，昂贵的材料阻碍了他，所以此处应是设法降低了成本。故选B项。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在过去的一年里，李的团队经过几轮的试验和错误，成功地将成本降低了40%，并最终成功地重建了一个设备，将以前的物理方法推翻为目前的电磁方法。A. incident冲突；B. error错误；C. competition竞争；D. interruption中断。根据前文“rounds of trial and”以及后文“and eventually succeeded in reconstructing a device”可知，空处和trial并列，根据后文的最终成功了，推知，应是“error错误”符合语境。故选B项。
【30题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在过去的一年里，李的团队经过几轮的试验和错误，成功地将成本降低了40%，并最终成功地重建了一个设备，将以前的物理方法推翻为目前的电磁方法。A. previous以前的；B. comprehensive综合的；C. scientific科学的；D. systematic系统的。根据前文的“overturns”以及后文“physical approach to the present electromagnetic approach”可知，把物理方法推翻为目前的电磁方法，所以物理方法应是以前的。故选A项。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：第一代阿格斯的定价在8000元至10000元之间，公司计划推出价格更实惠、具备基本功能的入门级版本。A. listed列举；B. measured测量；C. priced给…定价；D. calculated计算。根据后文“between 8,000 to 10,000 yuan”可知，应是定价在8000元至10000元之间。故选C项。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：第一代阿格斯的定价在8000元至10000元之间，公司计划推出价格更实惠、具备基本功能的入门级版本。A. official正式的；B. affordable价格合理的；C. satisfactory令人满意的；D. intelligent聪明的。根据后文“entry-level version with basic functions”可知，只具备基本功能的入门级版本，应是更实惠的。故选B项。
【33题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：展望未来，李计划用三到五年的时间来推动阿格斯的发展。A. Thinking back抚今追昔；B. Moving around 四处溜达；C. Stepping aside回避；D. Looking ahead展望未来。根据后文“Li plans to devote three to five years to boost Argus.”可知，用三到五年的时间来推动阿格斯的发展应是展望未来。故选D项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：海外推广也计划于明年进行，目标是将核心技术高密度触觉传感整合到虚拟现实应用中，并有可能开发家用伴侣机器人，以改善人们的家庭生活。A. services服务；B. responsibilities责任；C. ambitions志向；D. requirements必要条件。根据后文“to integrate the core technology—high-density tactile sensing (高密度触觉传感) —into virtual reality applications and potentially develop 　　　15　　　 companion robots”可知，整合技术开发家用伴侣机器人，这是志向。故选C项。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：海外推广也计划于明年进行，目标是将核心技术高密度触觉传感整合到虚拟现实应用中，并有可能开发家用伴侣机器人，以改善人们的家庭生活。A. household家庭的；B. commercial商业的；C. medical医疗的；D. educational教育的。根究后文“with the aim of improving people’s domestic lives.”可知，改善人们的家庭生活，所以是开发家用伴侣机器人。故选A项。
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。
The term “Erbin”, a, nickname of Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, known for its ice and snow festival, ___36___ (gain) popularity across China recently. Many tourism officials are using techniques to promote cultural tourism, ___37___ (leave) netizens screaming in amusement. Shifting from online hype (炒作) to offline engagement, tourism authorities in other provinces also compete ___38___ tourists.
The essence of this “fancy rat-race” lies in ___39___ fact that various regional cultural tourism initiatives ___40___ (target) at the Spring Festival tourist boom, using hype to attract tourists and boost the local economies. But to attract more tourists, ___41___ seems unwise is to rely merely on publicity and luxury strategies. Cities and tourist spots should focus on three factors to attract more tourists.
First, they need to build better roads to scenic spots and tourist service platforms, ___42___ set proper traffic signs. Second, they should provide related supporting services to enhance ___43___ (tourist) experience. For that, the tourist spots and cities need to ___44___ (far) develop tourist attractions and supporting facilities. It is also important ___45___ (tell) convincing local cultural stories.
Tourism authorities should, therefore, focus on promoting local cuisine, natural resources and personalities.
【答案】36. has gained
37. leaving
38. for 39. the
40. are targeted
41. what 42. and
43. tourists’
44. further
45 to tell
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了中国黑龙江省哈尔滨市（以冰雪节闻名，被昵称为“Erbin”）近期在中国各地受到的关注，以及旅游部门如何利用各种策略来吸引游客、促进文化旅游的现象。
【36题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：最近，以冰雪节而闻名的黑龙江省哈尔滨市的昵称“尔宾”在全国范围内流行起来。gain作本句的谓语，根据标志词recently可知，用现在完成时，主语是The term “Erbin”，为第三人称单数，助动词使用has。故填has gained。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：许多旅游部门的官员都在使用各种手段来促进文化旅游，这让网民们在娱乐中尖叫。本句已有谓语动词are using，所以leave用非谓语形式，和逻辑主语Many tourism officials之间是主动关系，用现在分词形式。故填leaving。
【38题详解】
考查介词。句意：从线上炒作转向线下参与，其他省份的旅游部门也在争夺游客。此处是固定搭配：compete for意为“为夺取……竞争”。故填for。
【39题详解】
考查冠词。句意：这种“花式老鼠赛跑”的本质在于，各种区域文化旅游活动都以春节旅游热潮为目标，利用炒作吸引游客，促进当地经济。本句是that引导的同位语从句，fact特指后文提到的事实，所以应用定冠词修饰。故填the。
【40题详解】
考查动词时态和语态。句意：这种“花式老鼠赛跑”的本质在于，各种区域文化旅游活动都以春节旅游热潮为目标，利用炒作吸引游客，促进当地经济。此处是固定搭配：be targeted at意为“以……为目标”，主语是various regional cultural tourism initiatives，为复数，根据前文的lies可知，用一般现在时，be动词使用are。故填are targeted。
【41题详解】
考查主语从句。句意：但为了吸引更多的游客，仅仅依靠宣传和奢侈品策略似乎是不明智的。分析句子结构可知，空处引导主语从句，从句中缺少主语，指代事物，用what引导。故填what。
【42题详解】
考查连词。句意：首先，他们需要建设更好的通往景点和旅游服务平台的道路，并设置适当的交通标志。根据句意可知，“build better roads to scenic spots and tourist service platforms”和后文“set proper traffic signs.”为并列关系，用and连接。故填and。
【43题详解】
考查名词所有格。句意：二是提供相关配套服务，提升游客体验。空后是名词，所以空处应填名词所有格作定语。故填tourists’。
【44题详解】
考查副词。句意：为此，旅游景点和城市需要进一步开发旅游景点和配套设施。空处修饰空后的动词，应用副词修饰，根据句意，表达“进一步开发”之意，用副词比较级further。故填further。
【45题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：讲述令人信服的当地文化故事也很重要。此处是固定句型：it is+adj.+to do sth.意为“做什么事是怎样的”。故填to tell。
第三部分写作（共两节,满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华, 你的英国朋友Michael邀请你于下周一线上观看他的成人仪式(coming-of-age ceremony), 但你无法应邀, 请写信告知, 内容包括:
1. 表达歉意;
2. 说明理由。
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 Michael,
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】
Dear Michael,
I hope this letter finds you well. I am extremely grateful for you inviting me to attend your school’s coming-of-age ceremony online next Monday.
However, I regret to inform you that I won’t be availabie at that time due to my scheduled exam and I must focus my attention on preparing for it. Therefore, I’d like to extend my sincere apology for not being able to make it, as I know it’s a special moment for you.
Wish your coming-of-age ceremony a complete success. Looking forward to sharing more wonderful time together.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇是应用文写作。你的英国朋友Michael邀请你于下周一线上观看他的成人仪式, 但你无法应邀，要求考生写信告知。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
极度地：extremely→overly
感激的：grateful→appreciative
有空的：available→free
因此：therefore→thus
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：I am extremely grateful for yoa inviting me to attend your school’s coming-of-age ceremony online next Monday.
拓展句：I am extremely grateful because you have invited me to attend your school’s online coming-of-age ceremony, which is scheduled for next Monday.
【点睛】[高分句型1]However, I regret to inform you that I won’t be availabie at that time due to my scheduled exam and I must focus my attention on preparing for it.(that引导的宾语从句)
[高分句型2]Therefore, I’d like to extend my sincere apology for not being able to make it, as I know it’s a special moment for you.(as引导的原因状语从句)
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。
Normally, Levi greeted the bus driver, Larry Farrish, with his usual cheerful smile and a warm wave. He was always the first to board the bus, excited to start the day ahead with his friends. However, on this particular day, Levi’s behaviour was strikingly different.
As the bus came to the scheduled station, Levi slowly made his way onto the vehicle, his head bowed and his steps heavy. Farrish, who had come to expect Levi’s bright smile and enthusiastic greeting, couldn’t help but notice the change in the boy’s manner. He watched as Levi took his usual seat at the back of the bus, his shoulders sunk and his eyes fixed on the floor.
Farrish, a kind and considerate man, couldn’t bear to see Levi’s sadness. As he drove the bus through the familiar route, he considered what could be causing the boy's sufferings. He knew that Levi was a happy and outgoing child, so the sudden change was puzzling. He felt it a must to figure out the source of the little boy’s depression.
As the bus neared Levi’s school, Farrish turned around in his seat, gently called Levi out and inquired about what was wrong. The boy looked up, his eyes red and swollen from crying. Levi hesitated for a moment, and then whispered in a quiet voice, “I forgot my pajamas for Pajama (睡衣) Day.” Farrish’s heart sank. He knew how much Levi had been looking forward to Pajama Day, a special event at his school where students could come dressed in their comfortable pajamas and enjoy a relaxing atmosphere. It was a day that Levi had talked about for weeks, eagerly anticipating the opportunity to show off his pajamas.
Now, however, his excitement had turned into disappointment. He had simply forgotten to pack his pajamas, and as a result, he would be unable to participate in the festivities. Farrish could see sadness stand on Levi’s face, and he knew that he had to do something to help relieve the boy’s pain.
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。
Waving goodbye, Farrish decided to take action.
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Levi participated in Pajama Day with a newfound joy.
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【答案】
Waving goodbye, Farrish decided to take action. After finishing his morning work, he quickly drove to the nearest store, scanning the shelves for a pair of pajamas that would make Levi’s heart sing again. After a thorough search, Farrish found a pair that Levi would surely love. With a sense of purpose, Farrish returned to Levi’s school and asked the front office staff they could call Levi down. Levi’s face lit up with surprise and joy as he held the pajamas in his hands. He thanked Farrish sincerely, his eyes filled with gratitude.
Levi participated in Pajama Day with a newfound joy. Wearing Farrish’s gift with pride and sharing stories and laughs, Levi was surrounded by friends who admired his pajamas. They all appreciated the warm-hearted bus driver with respect and admiration. It tuned out Farrish’s kindness not only restored Levi’s happiness but also deepened their bond. Seeing the cheerful smile back on Levi’s face, Farrish felt it was worth it. He realised that a little kindness could truly make a difference to someone’s life.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Levi总是用微笑开始新的一天，但是有一天他显得很失落，司机Farrish询问后得知，今天是睡衣日，他非常期待今天的到来，但是Levi忘记穿睡衣了，Farrish觉得必须做些什么来帮助减轻这个男孩的痛苦，于是他去睡衣店买了睡衣，并到学校送给Levi，司机Farrish的一个善意举动改变了Levi的生活。
【详解】1. 段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“Farrish挥手告别，决定采取行动。”可知，第一段可描写Farrish给Levi买睡衣，并送给他的经过。
②由第二段首句内容“Levi带着一种新发现的喜悦参加了睡衣日。”可知，第二段可描写Levi穿着睡衣过睡衣日的情况，以及感悟。
2. 续写线索：发现Levi今天很低落——询问原因——决定帮助——购买睡衣——送到学校——Levi感激——感悟。
3. 词汇激活
行为类
①返回：return/come back/go back
②加入：participate in/take part in/engage in
③请求：ask/request/inquire
情绪类
①感激：gratitude/appreciation/gratefulness
②开心的：cheerful/joyful/pleasant
【点睛】[高分句型1]After finishing his morning work, he quickly drove to the nearest store, scanning the shelves for a pair of pajamas that would make Levi’s heart sing again.(that引导的定语从句)
[高分句型2]He realised that a little kindness could truly make a difference to someone’s life.(that引导的宾语从句)

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