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浙江省三锋联盟2024-2025学年高二下学期4月期中英语试题
一、听力选择题
1．What is the woman probably doing
A．Moving house. B．Having an interview. C．Introducing her company.
2．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．A movie. B．An advertisement. C．An actor.
3．How will the woman go to visit her grandparents
A．By car. B．By coach. C．By train.
4．What will Asher do this summer
A．Open up a bookshop. B．Do a part-time job. C．Go to the beach.
5．When is the woman’s plane due to leave
A．At 4:00 p.m. B．At 3:30 p.m. C．At 3:00 p.m.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．In a classroom. B．In an apartment. C．In a gallery.
7．Why does Mbongeni keep using plastic to paint now
A．To make his paintings popular.
B．To protect the environment.
C．To reduce cost.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．What does the boy ask the girl to do first
A．Complete a form. B．Make a list. C．Take a walk.
9．Which activity does the girl want to choose
A．The hula hooping. B．The three-legged race. C．The egg-and-spoon race.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Mother and son. B．Husband and wife. C．Teacher and parent.
11．What do we know about John
A．He has made progress in English.
B．He accomplished a challenging task.
C．He caused his teacher trouble.
12．How does the woman sound at the end of the conversation
A．Grateful. B．Helpful. C．Nervous.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13．Why does Wizz Air charge the man an extra $10
A．For snacks. B．For luggage. C．For seat selection.
14．How much did the man spend on the plane ticket
A．$340. B．$350. C．$360.
15．What is an advantage of Wizz Air according to the woman
A．Low prices. B．Delicious snacks. C．Excellent service.
16．What does the man mean in the end
A．He will not pay the extra fee.
B．He will visit his family.
C．He will cancel his flight.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．Who is probably the speaker
A．A hiker. B．A tour guide. C．A photographer.
18．What can people do at the starting point
A．Get some food and water. B．Buy clothes. C．Park the car.
19．Where does the speaker suggest taking photos
A．At the waterfall. B．Beside the stream. C．Everywhere along the way.
20．What does the speaker think is the most important
A．Bringing a map.
B．Wearing comfortable shoes.
C．Paying attention to safety.
二、阅读理解
Hiking Routes Along the Icefields Parkway
Canada’s unspoiled natural beauty is matched only by its cosmopolitan cities. If you have plenty of time and aren’t in a hurry to drive north to south, there are several great hikes, both short and long, that starts just off the parkway.
Lake Louise to Lake Agnes Teahouse: The Lake Agnes Teahouse is 1.3 miles above Lake Louise, at an altitude of 7.005 feet. The hike up takes between one and two hours and offers excellent views of Lake Louise along the way.
Bow Summit Lookout: This family-friendly hike takes visitors to the highest point along the Icefields Parkway, a lookout point where you can see both Peyto Lake and Bow Lake. Keep an eye out for marmot (旱獭), native birds, and pikas (鼠兔) along the way. The return trip is only about 3.5 miles long.
Helen Lake: Adjacent to the Crowfoot Glacier at Bow Lake, the 4.5-mile in-and-out hike to Helen Lake is moderately challenging and very popular. As well as great lake views, a highlight of this trail is the gorgeous wildflowers in the summer. It can be done in between three and five hours, depending on your speed and fitness. Expect snow in the fall and spring seasons.
Paradise Valley to Moraine Lake: If you’re an experienced hiker seeking a challenge, the physically-demanding 7.7-mile route between Paradise Valley and Moraine Lake will keep you interested. It can be done in one long day (about eight hours) by fit hikers. The lake views and forests of larch trees are the highlights. Summer hikes are relatively easy, but more preparations are needed in winter.
21．Which hiking route is recommended for summer wildflower lovers
A．Lake Louise to Lake Agnes Teahouse. B．Bow Summit Lookout.
C．Helen Lake. D．Paradise Valley to Moraine Lake.
22．What is required for hiking the Paradise Valley to Moraine Lake route
A．Basic map-reading skills. B．Previous hiking experience.
C．Special climbing equipment. D．Summer survival training.
23．What do the four hiking routes have in common
A．They are all family-friendly. B．They include a tea house stop.
C．They require wildlife spotting skills. D．They feature lake views.
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to join a Hollywood film as an extra (群众演员) in Paris. I had little idea of exactly what to expect before setting off. But I certainly wasn’t thinking that one of the biggest advantages would be spending hours with other people without access to our phones.
On set, phones were locked away after makeup. Without screens, we faced something unusual: real conversations. During long waits between scenes, people actually talked. An art student sketched tattoo ideas for me; a Parisian actor shared her love for Vietnamese food; a Haitian man told stories of his childhood. We played games, debated silly theories, and laughed freely. It felt like stepping into a world before smartphones ruled our attention.
This experience made me realize how technology has changed us. Once technology did bring people together, but gradually they grabbed and then destroyed our attention spans and left so many of us with smartphone addiction; social media grabbed and destroyed our ability to share an informational environment. And now AI threatens to grab and atrophy (使萎缩) our mental muscles entirely.
Yet, I see hope. I think we are at the beginning stages of a quite significant backlash to that. Teens are choosing simple flip phones; people attend digital detox events; those stupid QR-code menus are swiftly disappearing; three-and-a-half-hour long podcasts get millions of listens. We’re slowly fighting back against endless distractions.
Years ago, I visited an art exhibit in Paris where the “art” was simply conversations with strangers. Like that exhibit, life requires time and presence. On the film set, pretending in a fictional world ironically brought us closer to what’s real — human connection.
Though my acting role was small, those phone-free hours reminded me: true joy lies not in screens, but in the messy, unpredictable moments we share
24．What happened when the author couldn’t use phones on the movie set
A．They felt bored and impatient.
B．They interacted deeply with strangers.
C．They focused on memorizing scripts.
D．They discovered new film making techniques.
25．What is the author’s attitude toward modern technology
A．Fully supportive of its convenience.
B．Indifferent to its development.
C．Concerned about its social impact.
D．Confident in its problem-solving power.
26．Which of the following might be an example of “digital detox” in para. 3
A．deleting harmful online content B．taking a break from electronic devices
C．improving smartphone battery life D．making digital device more effective
27．Which title best summarizes the article
A．Hollywood Secrets: Behind the Scenes of Filming
B．How AI Threatens Human Creativity
C．The Rise of Old-day Technology Among Teenagers
D．Regaining Real Life in a Screen-Dominated World
Recent studies indicate that both animals and plants possess the ability to swiftly adapt to challenging environmental conditions to ensure their survival. A study published in the journal Trends in Plant Science explores the rapid adaptation processes of plants in response to climate change and how these adaptive traits are inherited by their offspring (后代).
Plants are encountering more environmental challenges than ever. For instance, in numerous regions, the impact of climate change is leading to shorter winter seasons, and plants are adapting accordingly. “Many plants require a minimum period of cold in order to set up their environmental clock to define their flowering time,” says Martinelli, a plant geneticist at the University of Florence. “As cold seasons shorten, plants have adapted to require shorter periods of cold to delay flowering. These processes allow plants to avoid flowering in periods when they have fewer opportunities to reproduce.”
Since plants lack neural systems, their memory functions rely entirely on cellular, molecular (分子的), and biochemical networks. These networks make up what the researchers call somatic memory (体细胞记忆). “It allows plants to recognize the occurrence of a previous environmental condition and to react accordingly,” says Martinelli.
These somatic memories can then be transmitted to the plants’ offspring through epigenetics (表现遗传). “Several examples demonstrate the existence of molecular processes modulating plant memory to environmental stresses and affecting the adaptation of offspring to these stresses,” says Martinelli.
Moving forward, Martinelli aims to gain deeper insights into the specific genes that are being inherited. “We are particularly interested in decoding the epigenetic code without changes in DNA sequence (序列),” he says. “This is especially important when we consider the rapid climate change, we observe today that every living organism, including plants, needs to quickly adapt to survive.”
28．How have plants adjusted to shortened cold seasons
A．They have shortened their flowering time.
B．They have got more chances to reproduce.
C．They have avoided flowering in cold seasons.
D．They have adjusted their environmental clock.
29．What can we learn about somatic memory
A．It is completely dependent on neural networks.
B．It can enhance the survival of the plants’ offspring.
C．It can help relieve environmental stresses.
D．It disturbs the plants’ biochemical networks
30．What does the underlined word “modulating” mean in paragraph 4
A．Adapting. B．Valuing. C．Recording. D．Sharing.
31．What’s the main idea conveyed in the text
A．Plants are smart about flowering time.
B．Plants are also capable of adapting to climate change.
C．Environmental pressures challenge plants.
D．The secrets of plant genes are to be uncovered.
The United States is jam-packed with reminders of our huge oil appetite: since the 1850s, there have been around 3.5 million oil wells across the country. Yet, many of those were abandoned after the companies ran out of business. These forgotten sites, referred to officially as “undocumented orphan wells” (UOWs), can release dangerous chemicals for years. Locating these long-inactive wells is a highly time-consuming process: you could spend countless hours pouring over hundreds of thousands of old maps. However, Artificial Intelligence may offer a faster choice.
Researchers from Berkeley Lab detailed their process for training such an AI model in an article published this week. Based on around 100 maps spanning 45 years, the team asked the AI specifically to identify symbols shaped like a hollow (中空的) black circle that was commonly used to identify oil well. A human data expert then spent 40 hours identifying examples of these symbols which then served as the AI model’s training set. When training the AI, the researchers had to consider other symbols with similar-looking circular patterns that could be mistakenly identified and result in false positives. Some maps were in relatively good condition, but others were worn down over time. Berkeley Lab scientist Charuleka compared this process to “finding a needle in a haystack (干草垛)”.
Once the AI was fully trained to recognize the well symbols, the researchers then applied it to thousands of maps. The model came back with the locations of 1,301 potentially undocumented orphan wells. Scientists then used satellite images from Google Earth to check the locations, looking for visible surface features like well structures and storage tanks, and confirmed 29 wells. For wells invisible from above, researchers conducted on-site investigations using equipment to track down underground metal pipes, confirming an additional 15 wells. Looking ahead, researchers aim to combine AI’s predictive abilities with other modern technologies to speed up the shutting-down process.
“AI can enhance our understanding of the past by processing information from historical data on a scale that couldn’t be achieved just a few years ago,” Charuleka noted, “The more we go into the future, the more you can also use the past.”
32．Why does the author mention the number of oil wells in the first paragraph
A．To highlight the long history of global oil industry.
B．To explain the U. S. efforts in developing oil industry.
C．To stress the huge economic benefits of oil wells.
D．To indicate the need for AI in managing oil wells.
33．Which of the following is the challenge faced during the AI training process
A．Running out of the funds. B．Hiring human data experts.
C．Avoiding misidentification of symbols. D．Keeping the maps in good condition.
34．What is the application of the AI model developed by Berkeley Lab
A．It restores worn-out maps. B．It predicts UOWs’ locations.
C．It assists on-site investigations. D．Keeping the maps in good condition.
35．What is the Charuleka’s attitude towards the application of AI
A．Positive. B．Skeptical. C．Pessimistic. D．Cautious.
How to Develop Curiosity
Curiosity is the engine that drives learning and innovation. 36 Recent studies show curious students achieve 20% higher academic performance on average. Developing curiosity not only enhances knowledge acquisition but also improves problem-solving skills. So how can we effectively cultivate this valuable quality
37 Begin by stepping beyond familiar boundaries. If you always take the same route to school, try alternative paths. When reading textbooks, challenge yourself to find three questions per chapter. This intentional disruption of habits trains your brain to notice details and ask “why”.
Another key approach is to embrace diverse experiences. 38 Visit museums you’ve never entered, try cooking foreign dishes, or learn basic phrases in a new language. Each novel experience creates neural connections that make your mind more adaptable. A student who joined an astronomy club discovered an unexpected interest in physics through stargazing.
Equally important is linking different subjects. When studying history, relate events to geographical changes; when solving math problems, consider their real-world applications. 39 A biology enthusiast improved her chemistry grades by comparing cell structures to chemical reactions.
Finally, maintain a growth mindset. Curious people view failures as learning opportunities rather than setbacks. 40 Remember, every expert was once a beginner. With consistent practice, you’ll gradually develop the curious mindset that turns ordinary observations into extraordinary discoveries.
A．This cross-subject approach often brings fresh perspectives.
B．Start with small challenges to expand your comfort zone.
C．For instance, keep a “question journal” to record daily inquiries.
D．However, curiosity requires deliberate cultivation.
E．Scientists confirm curious brains process information 30% faster
F．Instead of fearing mistakes, analyze what went wrong.
G．Schedule weekly experiments like planting seeds to observe growth.
三、完形填空
We’d just returned from our third game drive. We’d had no tiger sightings so far. That’s when our guide, Dharmendra, told us that a tiger had visited the lodge (小舍) the night before, very close to our cottages. He offered to show us the 41 .
Five minutes later and we were standing in a sandy ravine (沟壑) looking down at the large footprints that had been left by an adult male tiger. He had 42 came down to the water holes for a drink. For me, however, it was both unnerving and really exciting to think how close he’d come to where I had been sleeping the night before.
That’s when we heard the first alarm call. “Sambar (水鹿) call. Tiger nearby!” shouted Dharmendra as he 43 us to be quiet. All five of us looked at each other with wide eyes. We were on foot, wearing flip fops (人字拖) with the darkness of night quickly closing on us. “What do we do now How does this work ” I was conscious of the fact that, in 44 to the other walking safaris (游猎) I’d been on before, neither of our guides had a gun.
Dharmendra told us to quietly move out of the ravine and into the open grassland. “That way the tiger will see us.” None of us were 45 that we wanted to be seen by the tiger. However, we moved, all eyeing each other nervously and jostling (推搡) for position behind Dharmendra. As we’d been asked, we were all very, very quiet, all of our 46 on red alert.
We moved into the meadow area and stood 47 . Dharmndra pointed to a thick of bamboo about 20 meters away and listened intently (聚精会神地). We waited and strained both our eyes and ears to see if we could 48 a stripy shape in the twilight (暮色).
The alarm calls got nearer and more frequent. The atmosphere was 49 . That was when we were told not to run. The tiger was obviously only 50 meters away and would hopefully walk past us on its way to the water hole. My heart was 50 hard. I was on foot and about to meet a tiger. No one had anything that could be used to 51 themselves.
“I can hear him walking,” said Dharmendra. This was amazing. Somehow I was about to come face to face with a wild tiger!
We waited and listened for about ten minutes. Every time someone shifted weight and a twig (树枝) cracked, we all 52 . Then just as quickly as it had started, the calls died down.
“The tiger has changed direction.” Dharmendra told us. While I was partly 53 , I was also 54 . What a story it would have made to be able to tell everyone “I 55 a one on one with a tiger!”
41．A．marks B．comments C．disciplines D．landmarks
42．A．extremely B．approximately C．regularly D．simply
43．A．arranged B．begged C．signaled D．restored
44．A．addition B．contrast C．anticipation D．exposure
45．A．convinced B．delighted C．disturbed D．shocked
46．A．appetites B．shadows C．senses D．ambitions
47．A．pure B．frustrated C．suspicious D．still
48．A．make out B．break out C．engage in D．take up
49．A．casual B．intense C．awesome D．dynamic
50．A．hitting B．pounding C．pushing D．striking
51．A．comfort B．defend C．skip D．regulate
52．A．broke down B．calmed down C．give away D．tensed up
53．A．relieved B．depressed C．mature D．severe
54．A．confident B．disappointed C．guilty D．relaxed
55．A．stimulated B．suffered C．survived D．transformed
四、语法填空
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 guqin, 56 (consider) by many to be China’s oldest stringed instrument, has a history that stretches back over 3,000 years. Once played by scholars, poets, and philosophers, it occupies a unique position in Chinese culture, where it symbolizes the 57 (harmony) combination of music, literature, and personal cultivation.
Unlike more vibrant traditional instruments, the guqin is known for its gentle, subtle sounds, 58 (create) an atmosphere suited to reflection and meditation. Early Confucian texts described it 59 a medium for self-improvement, emphasizing moral integrity above mere technical skill.
In recent decades, there 60 (be) a growing interest in reviving guqin traditions, which were once at risk of being overshadowed by modern 61 (entertain). Musicians trained in classical styles have begun to collaborate with contemporary composers, hoping to introduce the guqin to broader audiences. 62 you attend an intimate recital in a tea house or watch an online performance, the guqin’s lasting appeal remains evident. Even though 63 (it) melodies may seem understated at first, many listeners soon realize what remarkable depth lies behind every note.
By integrating new ideas while preserving old techniques, the art of guqin, praised by UNESCO as 64 Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, manages to stay relevant today. It encourages people not only to appreciate ancient music but also 65 (seek) peaceful moments in their own fast-paced lives.
五、书信写作
66．假定你是李华，下周将参加学校举办的英语演讲比赛，主题为“Balance Study and Rest”请你写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：
1. 学习与休息平衡的重要性；
2. 具体建议（如时间管理、运动安排）；
3. 呼吁同学们重视身心健康。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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六、书面表达
67．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。
In a small coastal town, 16-year-old Mia lived with her grandmother, a woman known for her legendary apple pie. Every Sunday, they would bake together, filling the house with the warm scent of cinnamon and sugar. Mia loved those moments — the way her grandmother’s hands moved with practiced ease, the stories she told about her own childhood, and the laughter they shared as flour dusted the kitchen counters.
But as Mia grew older, her priorities shifted. High school brought new friends, weekend plans, and a growing desire to fit in. Slowly, the Sunday baking tradition faded. Her grandmother never complained, but Mia could see the sadness in her eyes each time she made excuses to skip their time together.
One day, her grandmother fell ill and was rushed to the hospital. The house felt emptier than ever. and Mia’s guilt weighed heavily on her. While cleaning the kitchen, she found a worn recipe book tucked away in a drawer. Inside was her grandmother’s famous apple pie recipe, written in her familiar handwriting. Beneath the recipe was a note: “For Mia, my little helper. May this recipe remind you of the love we share.” Tears filled Mia’s eyes as she realized how much she had taken their time together for granted.
Determined to make a change, Mia decided to bake the pie herself and bring it to the hospital. She gathered the ingredients — apples from the backyard tree, cinnamon from the spice rack, and flour from the pantry. But as she laid everything out on the counter, she realized she had no idea how to make the crust — the one part her grandmother always handled.
Panic set in as she stared at the recipe. The instructions were vague (模糊的): “Mix butter and flour until it feels right.” What did that even mean She tried to recall her grandmother’s movements — the way she kneaded the dough (面团), the exact texture she aimed for — but it was all a blur. Just then, her phone buzzed. It was a text from her best friend, inviting her to a party that evening.
续写要求：
1. 续写部分分为两段，每段开头已给出；
2. 不少于150词。
Paragraph 1:
Mia hesitated, torn between her guilt and the pull of her social life.
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Paragraph 2:
When Mia arrived at the hospital, her grandmother’s eyes lit up.
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题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 B A C B A C B A B C
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 A B C B A A B C A C
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 C B D B C B D D B A
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 B D C B A E B G A F
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 A D C B A C D A B B
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答案 B D A B C
1．B
【原文】M: One last question. Could you please tell us why you left your last company
W: Oh, it was a very difficult decision to make. I didn’t decide to leave until that company asked me to work in another city. If so, I would have had to buy another house. That’s why I am here.
2．A
【原文】W: I just saw an advertisement for a movie, but I didn’t catch the name.
M: Give me some details. Maybe I can help.
W: It stars Jason statham. It seems so funny.
M: I know it. It is Meg two: The Trench.
3．C
【原文】W: I want to visit my grandparents this weekend but I can’t decide whether to go by car or by coach.
M: How about taking a train The train station is near the village and you don’t need to worry about the traffic jam.
W: I can’t agree more.
4．B
【原文】W: Hey Asher, I’m going to Myrtle Beach this summer holiday. Do you want to come with me
M: I wish I could, but I have to work in a coffee shop as a part time waiter. You’d better make a reservation before you go. I heard the hotels near the beach would be fully booked during the summer.
5．A
【原文】W: Where is Jack He’s supposed to take me to the airport this afternoon.
M: Oh, he’s gone to the bookshop. He said he’d be back soon.
W: He’d better hurry. Then it’s one thirty. There are only two and a half hours left till my departure time.
6．C 7．B
【原文】W: Come and look at this picture. Can you find anything special
M: Hmmm. It seems that the picture was not painted in oils, but with plastic strips. Am I right
W: Truly right. I have to say that you do have sharp eyes.
M: Why did the artist use that special kind of material
W: Well, when Mbongeni studied art, he couldn’t afford to buy expensive materials. He had no choice but to find an alternative.
M: And he has stuck to this unique kind of art since then
W: Yes, now the wealthy South African artist still collects plastic bags from the streets around his studio and melts them to create a unique kind of art. This is the way he focuses on recycling. Let’s go downstairs to see more of his paintings.
8．A 9．B
【原文】W: Hi, I’m here to try out for the sports day.
M: That’s great. We need many participants. Please fill out the form with your name, age and grade. Here’s a list of the activities such as the hula hooping, the egg and spoon race, the three legged race and jumping jacks. You can select the ones you like.
W: It looks like that only a small number of students have signed up to take part in the three legged race. Maybe I’ll have a chance to win. By the way, how will the participants be selected for each event
M: Well, this year, we’ll select two participants for each event after the semifinals.
W: If so, all participants will compete in the first round of every event, then the top two students with the best performance will move on to the finals.
M: Perfect. You’ve got the point. Have a try and explain the rule to other students, please. Good luck to you.
W: No problem, I will. Thank you.
10．C 11．A 12．B
【原文】M: Miss Stevens, thank you for your patience and encouragement when you’re dealing with the kids.
W: You’re welcome Mister lamb. It’s my duty and I like being with kids and seeing their progress. Every child deserves the chance to learn and grow, and our school aims to enable pupils to develop their potential no matter how challenging the process may be.
M: That’s wonderful to hear. I hope my little John hasn’t been a bother.
W: Not at all. And your son’s English is really coming along with proper assistance he can achieve great things and if you have any concerns or questions, please don’t hesitate to call me and I’d be glad to reach out to you.
M: Thank you Miss Stevens. I will definitely keep that in mind.
W: My pleasure. Have a great day.
13．C 14．B 15．A 16．A
【原文】M: Hi Iris, I have a question. Have you ever taken a flight operated by wiz air
W: Yes, a couple of times. Their service is not so excellent but it’s still comfortable enough for a short flight. Why Are you considering booking with wizere
M: I have already booked a ticket but they sent me an email saying that I have to pay ten dollars extra for reserving a seat. That doesn’t make sense. I’ve paid 350 dollars for the air ticket.
W: Oh, I know what that is about. As you know, it is a low cost airline. They offer tickets at an affordable price but they have some additional fees for things like baggage, seat selection or snacks.
M: Well, I knew I couldn't carry any large luggage, but what does reserving a seat mean If I don’t pay, I might not get one
W: Of course you will get one, this charge is optional. If you don’t pay, you will be given a random seat and not be able to choose one you like.
M: Got it. Thank you for explaining it to me. It’s probably useful for those who travel with a big family or friends, so I'll take a pass on it.
17．B 18．C 19．A 20．C
【原文】 Good morning, I am excited to announce the opening of a new hiking path. The route offers amazing views of the surrounding valleys and peaks, and you’ll have an unforgettable outdoor experience. The starting point is easily accessible and has plenty of parking spaces. The path itself is well kept and provides a moderate challenge suitable for all skill levels. You will pass by several interesting sights along the way including a beautiful waterfall which would be a great spot for taking photos and a peaceful stream. However, please note that this track is located in a remote area so you should be aware of the possible dangers associated with it. It’s essential to bring plenty of water and snacks and to wear appropriate shoes and clothing. More than anything, you should be cautious of loose rocks along the road. Several facilities are available along the trail. Convenient restrooms and nice picnic areas are among them. I also recommend that you bring a first aid kit and a route map.
21．C 22．B 23．D
【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了加拿大冰原公路沿线的四条徒步旅行路线，包括各条路线的起点、终点、长度、难度、所需时间以及特色景观等信息。
21．细节理解题。根据第四段“Helen Lake: Adjacent to the Crowfoot Glacier at Bow Lake, the 4.5-mile in-and-out hike to Helen Lake is moderately challenging and very popular. As well as great lake views, a highlight of this trail is the gorgeous wildflowers in the summer.(海伦湖：毗邻弓湖的鸦爪冰川，往返 4.5 英里的海伦湖徒步旅行有一定挑战性且非常受欢迎。除了美丽的湖景，这条路线的一个亮点是夏季绚丽的野花)” 可知，对于夏季野花爱好者，推荐海伦湖这条徒步路线。故选C。
22．细节理解题。根据第五段“Paradise Valley to Moraine Lake: If you’re an experienced hiker seeking a challenge, the physically-demanding 7.7-mile route between Paradise Valley and Moraine Lake will keep you interested.(天堂谷到梦莲湖：如果你是一位寻求挑战的有经验的徒步旅行者，这条在天堂谷和梦莲湖之间、对体力要求较高的 7.7 英里路线会让你感兴趣)” 可知，徒步天堂谷到梦莲湖这条路线需要有之前的徒步经验。故选B。
23．细节理解题。根据第二段“Lake Louise to Lake Agnes Teahouse: The Lake Agnes Teahouse is 1.3 miles above Lake Louise, at an altitude of 7,005 feet. The hike up takes between one and two hours and offers excellent views of Lake Louise along the way.(路易斯湖到阿格尼斯湖茶馆：阿格尼斯湖茶馆位于路易斯湖上方 1.3 英里处，海拔 7005 英尺。徒步向上需要一到两个小时，沿途可以欣赏到路易斯湖的美景)”、第三段“Bow Summit Lookout: This family-friendly hike takes visitors to the highest point along the Icefields Parkway, a lookout point where you can see both Peyto Lake and Bow Lake.(弓峰瞭望台：这是一次适合家庭的徒步旅行，将游客带到冰原公路的最高点，在这个瞭望点你可以看到佩托湖和弓湖)”、第四段“Helen Lake: Adjacent to the Crowfoot Glacier at Bow Lake, the 4.5-mile in-and-out hike to Helen Lake is moderately challenging and very popular. As well as great lake views, a highlight of this trail is the gorgeous wildflowers in the summer.(海伦湖：毗邻弓湖的鸦爪冰川，往返 4.5 英里的海伦湖徒步旅行有一定挑战性且非常受欢迎。除了美丽的湖景，这条路线的一个亮点是夏季绚丽的野花)”以及第五段“Paradise Valley to Moraine Lake: If you’re an experienced hiker seeking a challenge, the physically-demanding 7.7-mile route between Paradise Valley and Moraine Lake will keep you interested. The lake views and forests of larch trees are the highlights.(天堂谷到梦莲湖：如果你是一位寻求挑战的有经验的徒步旅行者，这条在天堂谷和梦莲湖之间、对体力要求较高的 7.7 英里路线会让你感兴趣。湖景和落叶松森林是亮点)” 可知，这四条徒步路线的共同之处是都以湖景为特色。故选D。
24．B 25．C 26．B 27．D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者作为群众演员参与好莱坞电影拍摄的经历，特别是在拍摄过程中没有手机干扰，从而有机会与他人进行真实交流的感受。
24．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“On set, phones were locked away after makeup. Without screens, we faced something unusual: real conversations. During long waits between scenes, people actually talked. An art student sketched tattoo ideas for me; a Parisian actor shared her love for Vietnamese food; a Haitian man told stories of his childhood. We played games, debated silly theories, and laughed freely. It felt like stepping into a world before smartphones ruled our attention. (在片场，化完妆后手机就被锁起来了。没有了手机屏幕，我们面对的是一件不寻常的事情：真正的对话。在拍摄间隙的漫长等待时间里，人们真的在交谈。一位学艺术的学生给我画了一些纹身的设计草图；一位巴黎演员和我分享了她对越南美食的喜爱；一位海地人讲述了他童年的故事。我们一起玩游戏，争论一些荒唐的理论，尽情地欢笑。这感觉就像是走进了一个智能手机尚未占据我们全部注意力的世界。)”可知，在片场不能使用手机后，作者和其他人进行了真正的对话，人们分享了各自的事情，一起玩游戏、争论，有深入的交流互动。因此，当作者在电影片场不能使用手机时，他们与陌生人进行了深入的互动。故选B。
25．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“This experience made me realize how technology has changed us. Once technology did bring people together, but gradually they grabbed and then destroyed our attention spans and left so many of us with smartphone addiction; social media grabbed and destroyed our ability to share an informational environment. And now AI threatens to grab and atrophy (使萎缩) our mental muscles entirely. (这次经历让我意识到科技是如何改变我们的。曾经，科技确实让人们聚在一起，但渐渐地，它吸引并破坏了我们的注意力持续时间，让我们很多人都对智能手机上瘾；社交媒体吸引并破坏了我们共享信息环境的能力。而现在，人工智能似乎正威胁着要完全吸引并削弱我们的思维能力。)”可知，作者通过在片场不能使用手机的经历，意识到科技曾经让人们聚在一起，但后来逐渐破坏了人们的注意力持续时间，导致很多人手机成瘾，社交媒体破坏了人们共享信息环境的能力，现在人工智能还威胁着削弱人们的思维能力。这表明作者对现代技术的社会影响表示担忧。故选C。
26．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“I think we are at the beginning stages of a quite significant backlash to that. Teens are choosing simple flip phones; people attend digital detox events; those stupid QR-code menus are swiftly disappearing; three-and-a-half-hour long podcasts get millions of listens. (然而，我还是看到了希望。我认为我们正处于对这种情况的一次相当重要的抵制的初始阶段。青少年们开始选择简单的翻盖手机；人们参加数字排毒活动；那些讨厌的二维码菜单正迅速消失；长达三个半小时的播客能获得数百万次的收听量。)”可推测，digital detox指的是远离数码产品，让自己从电子设备的过度使用中解脱出来，进行休息和调整。选项B“taking a break from electronic devices”，意为“从电子设备中解脱出来休息一下”符合digital detox的含义。故选B。
27．主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知，文章讲述了作者作为群众演员参与电影拍摄时，在片场不能使用手机的经历，让作者感受到了人与人之间真实的交流和联系。接着作者反思了现代科技对人们的影响，如破坏注意力、导致手机成瘾等，同时也看到了人们在抵制科技带来的不良影响，如选择翻盖手机、参加数字排毒活动等。最后强调真正的快乐存在于人与人之间的真实互动，而不是在屏幕之中，即在屏幕主导的世界中重新找回真实生活。选项D“Regaining Real Life in a Screen-Dominated World (在屏幕主导的世界中重新找回真实生活)”准确地概括了文章通过在片场的经历反思现代科技影响，呼吁人们摆脱屏幕束缚，回归真实生活的主旨，适合作标题。故选D。
28．D 29．B 30．A 31．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了植物为适应环境变化所展现出的能力。
28．细节理解题。根据第二段“Many plants require a minimum period of cold in order to set up their environmental clock to define their flowering time,” says Martinelli, a plant geneticist at the University of Florence. “As cold seasons shorten, plants have adapted to require shorter periods of cold to delay flowering. (佛罗伦萨大学的植物遗传学家Martinelli说：“许多植物需要一个最短的寒冷期来设置它们的环境时钟，以确定它们的开花时间”“随着寒冷季节的缩短，植物已经适应了需要更短的寒冷期来推迟开花)”可知，植物是通过调整环境时钟来适应缩短的寒冷季节的。故选D。
29．推理判断题。根据第四段 “These somatic memories can then be transmitted to the plants’ offspring through epigenetics (表现遗传). “Several examples demonstrate the existence of molecular processes modulating plant memory to environmental stresses and affecting the adaptation of offspring to these stresses,” says Martinelli.(然后，这些体细胞记忆可以通过表观遗传传递给植物的后代。马蒂内利说：“一些例子证明了存在调节植物对环境压力记忆的分子过程，并且这些过程会影响后代对这些压力的适应”)”可知，体细胞记忆能传递给后代且影响后代对环境压力的适应，从而增强后代的生存能力。故选B。
30．词义猜测题。根据第四段“Several examples demonstrate the existence of molecular processes modulating plant memory to environmental stresses and affecting the adaptation of offspring to these stresses,” says Martinelli.(马蒂内利说：“一些例子证明了存在modulating植物对环境压力记忆的分子过程，并且这些过程会影响后代对这些压力的适应”)”可知，这些分子过程是使植物的记忆与环境压力相适应，进而影响后代对压力的适应。所以划线词的意思为“适应”。故选A。
31．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Recent studies indicate that both animals and plants possess the ability to swiftly adapt to challenging environmental conditions to ensure their survival. A study published in the journal Trends in Plant Science explores the rapid adaptation processes of plants in response to climate change and how these adaptive traits are inherited by their offspring (后代).(最近的研究表明，动物和植物都具有迅速适应具有挑战性的环境条件以确保生存的能力。发表在《植物科学趋势》杂志上的一项研究探索了植物对气候变化的快速适应过程，以及这些适应特征是如何遗传给它们的后代的。）以及后文对植物适应气候变化的具体阐述可知，文章主要围绕植物适应气候变化展开。故选B。
32．D 33．C 34．B 35．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了人们开始利用人工智能关闭“无证废弃油井”，解释了具体的操作方式以及存在的挑战。
32．推理判断题。根据第一段“Yet, many of those were abandoned after the companies ran out of business. These forgotten sites, referred to officially as “undocumented orphan wells” (UOWs), can release dangerous chemicals for years. Locating these long-inactive wells is a highly time-consuming process: you could spend countless hours pouring over hundreds of thousands of old maps. However, Artificial Intelligence may offer a faster choice.(这些被遗忘的地方，官方称为“无证废弃油井”（UOWs），可以释放危险的化学物质多年。定位这些长期不活跃的井是一个非常耗时的过程：你可能要花费无数个小时来处理成千上万的旧地图。然而，人工智能可能会提供一个更快的选择)”可知，作者在第一段提到油井的数量是为了说明人工智能在油井管理中的必要性。故选D。
33．细节理解题。根据第二段“When training the AI, the researchers had to consider other symbols with similar-looking circular patterns that could be mistakenly identified and result in false positives.(在训练人工智能时，研究人员必须考虑其他具有类似圆形图案的符号，这些符号可能被错误识别并导致误报)”可知，避免误认符号是人工智能训练过程中面临的挑战。故选C。
34．细节理解题。根据第三段“The model came back with the locations of 1,301 potentially undocumented orphan wells.(该模型得到了1301口可能未被记录的废弃油井的位置)”可知，伯克利实验室开发的人工智能模型的应用是它预测UOWs的位置。故选B。
35．推理判断题。根据最后一段““AI can enhance our understanding of the past by processing information from historical data on a scale that couldn’t be achieved just a few years ago,” Charuleka noted, “The more we go into the future, the more you can also use the past.”(“人工智能可以通过从历史数据中处理信息来增强我们对过去的理解，这在几年前是无法实现的，”Charuleka指出，“我们越深入未来，你就越能利用过去。”)”可知，Charuleka对AI应用的态度是积极的。故选A。
36．E 37．B 38．G 39．A 40．F
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要围绕 “如何培养好奇心” 展开，强调了好奇心对学习和创新的重要性，并详细介绍了培养好奇心的多种方法，包括突破常规、接受多元体验、建立学科联系以及保持成长型思维等方面。
36．根据上文“Curiosity is the engine that drives learning and innovation.(好奇心是驱动学习与创新的引擎)”可知，此处需要一个同样能体现好奇心积极作用的内容。选项E“科学家证实，充满好奇心的大脑处理信息的速度要快 30%”，通过具体数据进一步说明了好奇心对大脑处理信息的积极影响，与前文内容相呼应，故选E。
37．根据下文“Begin by stepping beyond familiar boundaries. If you always take the same route to school, try alternative paths. When reading textbooks, challenge yourself to find three questions per chapter.(从走出熟悉的界限开始。如果你总是走同一条路去学校，试试其他的路线。当阅读教科书时，挑战自己每章找出三个问题)”可知，该段重点在讲述从一些小的行为改变来突破舒适区，培养好奇心。选项 B“从一些小挑战开始来扩大你的舒适区”，准确地概括了该段通过小挑战突破舒适区的核心内容，故选B。
38．根据上文“Another key approach is to embrace diverse experiences.(另一个关键方法是接受多样化的体验)”可知，设空处需要一个能体现多样化体验的具体例子。选项 G“每周安排一些像种植种子来观察生长这样的实验” 属于多样化体验的具体方式，符合该段主题，故选G。
39．根据上文“Equally important is linking different subjects. When studying history, relate events to geographical changes; when solving math problems, consider their real-world applications.(同样重要的是将不同学科联系起来。学习历史时，把事件和地理变化联系起来；解决数学问题时，考虑它们在现实世界中的应用)”强调了跨学科联系的重要性及具体做法。选项 A“这种跨学科的方法常常会带来新的视角”，总结了跨学科联系能够带来新视角这一好处，与该段内容相符，故选A。
40．根据上文“Finally, maintain a growth mindset. Curious people view failures as learning opportunities rather than setbacks.(最后，保持成长型思维。有好奇心的人把失败看作是学习的机会，而不是挫折) ”可知，设空处应进一步阐述如何以成长型思维面对失败。选项 F“不要害怕错误，分析哪里出了问题”，体现了不害怕失败，而是分析问题的成长型思维，与该段内容一致，故选F。
41．A 42．D 43．C 44．B 45．A 46．C 47．D 48．A 49．B 50．B 51．B 52．D 53．A 54．B 55．C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在一次游猎经历中，虽然未能直接看到老虎，但根据导游的指引和现场的氛围，感受到了老虎的临近，经历了紧张而刺激的等待过程。
41．考查名词词义辨析。句意：他主动提出要带我们去看看老虎留下的痕迹。A. marks标记、痕迹；B. comments评论；C. disciplines学科、纪律；D. landmarks地标、里程碑。根据上文“Dharmendra, told us that a tiger had visited the lodge (小舍) the night before”以及下文“Five minutes later and we were standing in a sandy ravine (沟壑) looking down at the large footprints that had been left by an adult male tiger.”可知，游要带我们去看老虎留下的痕迹。故选A。
42．考查副词词义辨析。句意：它只是下来到水坑边喝了点水。A. extremely极其、非常；B. approximately大约；C. regularly定期地；D. simply简单地。根据上文“That’s when our guide, Dharmendra, told us that a tiger had visited the lodge (小舍) the night before, very close to our cottages.”可知，老虎曾经来过，但是作者他们并没有察觉。由此可知，老虎只是到水坑边喝了水就离开了。故选D。
43．考查动词词义辨析。句意：“水鹿的叫声。附近有老虎！”Dharmendra一边大喊，一边示意我们安静下来。A. arranged安排；B. begged乞求；C. signaled发信号、示意；D. restored恢复、修复。根据空后“us to be quiet”以及常理可知，当听到水鹿的警报声，导游应该是示意我们安静。故选C。
44．考查名词词义辨析。句意：“我们现在该怎么办？这该怎么应对？”我意识到，与我以前参加过的其他徒步游猎不同，我们的两位导游都没有带枪。A. addition添加，增加； in addition to除……之外；B. contrast对比；in contrast to与…… 形成对比；C. anticipation预期；D.exposure暴露； in exposure to暴露于。根据下文“neither of our guides had a gun.”以及作者之前参加过的徒步游猎对比，可推测，这里说与之前不同。故选B。
45．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们谁都不相信自己希望被老虎看到。A. convinced确信的；B. delighted高兴的；C. disturbed扰乱的、不安的；D. shocked震惊的。根据下文“that we wanted to be seen by the tiger.”以及常理可知，没有人希望在这种情况下被老虎看到。故选A。
46．考查名词词义辨析。句意：按照要求，我们都非常非常安静，所有的感官都处于高度戒备状态。A. appetites食欲；B. shadows阴影；C. senses感觉、感官；D. ambitions雄心、抱负。根据上文“As we’d been asked, we were all very, very quiet”以及常理可知，得知老虎在附近，所有人都保持安静，感官处于高度戒备状态。故选C。
47．考查形容词短语词义辨析。句意：我们走进草地，静静地站着。A. pure纯粹的；B. frustrated沮丧的；C. suspicious怀疑的；D. still静止的。根据上文“As we’d been asked, we were all very, very quiet”可知，作者他们保持安静，由此可知，他们是静静地站着。故选D。
48．考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：我们等待着，竭力用眼睛和耳朵去看、去听，想在暮色中辨认出一个条纹状的身影。A. make out辨认出、理解；B. break out爆发；C. engage in从事、参与；D. take up占据、开始从事。根据空后“a stripy shape in the twilight”以及上文“We waited and strained both our eyes and ears to see”可知，作者他们努力用眼和耳去看是否能在暮色中辨认出条纹形状。故选A。
49．考查形容词短语词义辨析。句意：气氛变得紧张起来。A. casual随意的；B. intense强烈的；C. awesome令人敬畏的；D. dynamic动态的。根据上文“The alarm calls got nearer and more frequent.”可知，警报声越来越近且越来越频繁，气氛变得紧张。故选B。
50．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的心怦怦直跳。A. hitting打击；B. pounding猛击；C. pushing推；D. striking打击。根据上文“That was when we were told not to run. The tiger was obviously only 50 meters away and would hopefully walk past us on its way to the water hole.”可知，老虎离得越来越近，由此可推测，作者非常紧张，自然心脏怦怦直跳。故选B。
51．考查动词词义辨析。句意：我徒步走着，即将与一只老虎相遇。没有人有任何可以用来自卫的东西。A. comfort安慰；B. defend保卫；C. skip跳过；D. regulate调节、控制。根据空前“No one had anything that could be used”可知，没有人有可以用来保护自己的东西。故选B。
52．考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：我们等了大概十分钟，听着动静。每次有人挪动身体，树枝发出断裂声，我们都会紧张起来。A. broke down崩溃、出故障；B. calmed down平静下来；C. give away赠送、泄露；D. tensed up紧张起来。根据上文“Every time someone shifted weight and a twig (树枝) cracked”以及常理可知，在那种紧张的氛围下，有人挪动或者听到断裂声会让人们紧张起来。故选D。
53．考查形容词短语词义辨析。句意：虽然我一方面感到如释重负，但另一方面也很失望。A. relieved放心的；B. depressed沮丧的；C. mature成熟的；D. severe严重的。根据上文““The tiger has changed direction.” Dharmendra told us.”可知，得知老虎离开了，改变了方向，作者觉得如释重负。故选A。
54．考查形容词短语词义辨析。句意：虽然我一方面感到如释重负，但另一方面也很失望。A. confident自信的；B. disappointed失望的；C. guilty有罪的、内疚的；D. relaxed放松的。根据下文“What a story it would have made to be able to tell everyone “I ____15____ a one on one with a tiger!””可推测，没能和老虎面对面，作者感到有点失望。故选B。
55．考查动词词义辨析。句意：要是能告诉大家“我在与老虎的一对一遭遇中活了下来！”，那该是多么精彩的一个故事啊！A. stimulated刺激、激发；B. suffered遭受；C. survived幸存；D. transformed转变。根据句意可知，作者的意思是，要是能告诉大家“我在与老虎的一对一遭遇中幸存下来”，那将是一个多么好的故事啊，符合语境。故选C。
56．considered 57．harmonious 58．creating 59．as 60．has been 61．entertainment 62．Whether 63．its 64．an 65．to seek
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了古琴的相关内容，包括其悠久的历史，在中国文化中的独特地位，声音特点，以及近几十年来在传承和推广方面的情况，强调了古琴作为人类非物质文化遗产，在融合新思想、保留旧技艺的同时对人们的意义。
56．考查非谓语动词。句意：古琴，被许多人认为是中国最古老的弦乐器，其历史可以追溯到 3000 多年前。句子主语 “The guqin”和“consider”之间是被动关系，即古琴是 “被认为”，所以要用过去分词形式作后置定语来修饰 “ The guqin”。故填considered。
57．考查形容词。句意：它曾经被学者、诗人和哲学家演奏，在中国文化中占据着独特的地位，在其中它象征着音乐、文学和个人修养的和谐结合。“the combination” 是名词短语，需要用形容词来修饰，“harmony”是名词“和谐”，其形容词形式 “harmonious” 表示“和谐的”。故填harmonious。
58．考查非谓语动词。句意：与更富有活力的传统乐器不同，古琴以其轻柔、微妙的声音而闻名，营造出一种适合沉思和冥想的氛围。表示自然而然的结果，用现在分词做状语。故填 creating。
59．考查介词。句意：早期的儒家经典将它描述为一种自我提升的媒介，强调道德操守高于单纯的技术技巧。“describe...as...”是固定搭配，意思是“把…… 描述为……”，这里表示把古琴描述成自我提升的媒介。故填as。
60．考查时态。句意：在最近几十年里，人们对复兴古琴传统的兴趣日益浓厚，而这些传统曾经面临被现代娱乐所掩盖的风险。根据时间状语 “In recent decades”（在最近几十年里），可知句子时态要用现在完成时，“there be”句型的现在完成时结构是“there has/have been”，主语 “a growing interest” 是单数，所以用“has been”。故填has been。
61．考查名词。句意：在最近几十年里，人们对复兴古琴传统的兴趣日益浓厚，而这些传统曾经面临被现代娱乐所掩盖的风险。名词“entertainment”作宾语。故填entertainment。
62．考查连词短语。句意：无论你是在茶馆参加一场小型的独奏会，还是观看一场线上演出，古琴持久的魅力依然明显。“whether...or...”是固定搭配，意思是“无论…… 还是……”，引导让步状语从句。首字母大写。故填Whether。
63．考查代词。句意：尽管它的旋律一开始可能看起来很含蓄，但许多听众很快就会意识到每个音符背后蕴含着多么非凡的深度。形容词性物主代词“its”表示“它的”作定语。故填its。
64．考查冠词。句意：通过在保留古老技艺的同时融入新思想，古琴艺术被联合国教科文组织誉为人类非物质文化遗产，在当今依然具有重要意义。“Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity” 是可数名词短语，“Intangible”读音以元音音素开头，所以要用不定冠词“an”来表示 “一项、一种”。故填an。
65．考查不定式。句意：它不仅鼓励人们欣赏古代音乐，还鼓励人们在自己快节奏的生活中寻找宁静的时刻。“encourage sb. to do sth.”是固定搭配，意思是“鼓励某人做某事”，所以这里要用“to seek”。故填to seek。
66．Dear fellow students,
I’m Li Hua. It’s my great privilege to deliver a speech on the theme of balancing study and rest. I firmly believe that accomplishment doesn’t come from endless learning, but from maintaining a healthy balance between study and rest.
Then, how can we cultivate this essential habit Initially, we should first implement time management. During the process, we are supposed to prioritize tasks by urgency and importance. Meanwhile, it’s a brilliant option to schedule 20-minute daily exercise—whether yoga, jogging, or dance—to refresh your mind and reduce stress.
As the proverb wisely states, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” True excellence roots not from burnout but from disciplined rhythm. Let us redefine success: Value your physical and mental well-being as deeply as academic achievements, for they are the twin foundations of lasting growth.
Thank you.
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Mia hesitated, torn between her guilt and the pull of her social life. Ultimately, she decided to be left alone and bake the pie for her grandmother. But as Mia stared at the recipe, her hands were trembling. She had always assumed baking was easy, but now she felt overwhelmed. Determined not to give up, Mia decided to trust her instincts. She recalled the way her grandmother’s hands moved — gentle yet precise — as she worked the dough. “Cold butter,” she muttered to herself, pulling it from the fridge. She cut it into small cubes, just as she had seen her grandmother do countless times. As she mixed the flour and butter, her hands began to find a rhythm, the dough slowly coming together. It wasn’t perfect, but it felt familiar, like a piece of her grandmother was guiding her. She could hardly wait to give this present to her grandmother.
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When Mia arrived at the hospital, her grandmother’s eyes lit up. The faintest hint of a smile tugging at her lips. “You made the pie ” she asked, her voice weak but filled with a quiet joy. Nodding, Mia carefully cut a slice, the golden crust crumbling perfectly under the knife. As her grandmother took a bite, “It’s perfect,” she whispered, her voice trembling with emotion. Mia felt a lump rise in her throat, the warmth of the moment wrapping around her like the scent of cinnamon and sugar. The memories, and the unspoken bond they shared come back. From that day on, Mia made a promise to herself: she would no longer allow the noise of life to rob her of the moments that truly mattered.

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