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盐山中学2025届第三次模拟考试
英语
第I卷（选择题）
一、听力-选择题：本大题共20小题，共30分。
1.How does the man feel
A. Excited. B. Nervous. C. Disappointed.
2.What does the woman plan to do during holiday
A. Do a part-time job. B. Travel to Australia.
C. Visit her parents.
3.What do the speakers decide to do tonight
A. Stay at home. B. Pick up Jimmy. C. Eat out.
4.What would the woman like to do in the new year
A. Master photography. B. Do volunteer work.
C. Start a business.
5.What are the speakers talking about
A. A pop star. B. An old song. C. A radio program.
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 are the speakers talking about
A. Broken light. B. Wax candles. C. Power failure.
9.What season might it be now
A. Summer. B. Autumn. C. Winter.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10.What is the woman trying out for
A. A film. B. A play. C. A TV show.
11.What will the woman probably do next
A. Talk to a leader. B. Read some lines. C. Do some research.
听材料，回答问题。
12.What are the speakers doing
A. Conducting an interview.
B. Discussing famous companies.
C. Sharing working experience.
13.Where does the man work
A. At Anglo-European Inc. B. At Europa Marketing.
C. At the Gibson Corporation.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14.How does the woman probably feel
A. She feels that the man is strange.
B. She feels embarrassed.
C. She feels excited.
15.What will happen after the man makes the phone call
A. He will be sent an email.
B. He will receive some money.
C. He will be given more information.
16.What will the man do next
A. Leave for the bathroom. B. Get on a train.
C. Change seats.
听一段材料，回答问题。
17.Where did the woman hear about the news？
A. On the radio. B. On television. C. From her friends.
18.What is the woman warning the man about？
A Well-known brands and companies.
B. Fake phones.
C. Phone apps.
19.Which services should the man be worried about
A. The shopping mall apps.
B. Apps for deals and discounts only.
C. Apps that ask for personal information.
20.What does the woman suggest the man do？
A. Call his bank.
B. Phone the shopping mall.
C. Pass the message along to others.
二、阅读理解：本大题共15小题，共37.5分。
A
The Best Exhibitions to See in Hong Kong
With a large number of independent galleries exhibiting something unique and appealing, Hong Kong has tens of exhibitions happening at any moment. Here are the major ones you can’t miss.
Building for Life
This is the first major review of Ieoh Ming Pei, one of the greatest architects of the 20th and 21st centuries. The exhibition takes an expanded and closer look at his practice through six themes representing areas of focus and approaches throughout his high-profile career.
Young Stars in Hong Kong
Sponsored by the Simon Suen Foundation, the exhibition features 39 recent works by five talented Hong Kong artists under 40. The exhibition celebrates creativity and shows the mixture of Chinese and Western artistic elements, providing a platform to highlight local culture and emerging artistic talent.
The Augmented Exhibition
To celebrate the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, the exhibition will combine AR(augmented reality) technology with historical artifacts to bring the 850-year story of Notre-Dame to life. Visitors can explore milestones such as royal weddings and Napoleon’s coronation (加冕礼)through the interactive HistoPad.
Fashioning Imagination
The exhibition is the first in East Asia dedicated to Guo Pei, a 58-year-old Chinese haute couture(高级时装)designer known for her continuous haute couture collections in Paris. One of her most famous pieces is Rihanna’s “Yellow Empress”dress from the 2015 Met Gala, which brought the designer international fame. The exhibition will feature over forty attractive pieces, diving into her imaginative world of beautiful Eastern and Western influences.
1. Which exhibition will you visit if you are interested in architecture
A. Building for Life.
B. Young Stars in Hong Kong.
C. Fashioning Imagination.
D. The Augmented Exhibition.
2. What do the Young Stars in Hong Kong and Fashioning Imagination have in common
A. They are created by young artists.
B. They show local culture in Hong Kong.
C. They attract visitors with technology.
D. They combine Eastern and Western elements.
3. In what column can this text probably be found
A. Architecture. B. Figures.
C. Culture. D. Reviews.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。本文介绍了香港当前不容错过的四个重要展览，分别聚焦建筑、青年艺术家、科技与历史、时尚设计等领域，并突出各展览的特色与亮点。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Building for Life部分中“This is the first major review of Ieoh Ming Pei, one of the greatest architects of the 20th and 21st centuries. The exhibition takes an expanded and closer look at his practice through six themes representing areas of focus and approaches throughout his high-profile career.(这是对20世纪和21世纪最伟大的建筑师之一贝聿铭的首次大型回顾展。这次展览通过六个主题，代表了他在高调的职业生涯中关注的领域和方法，对他的实践进行了扩展和更近距离的观察。)”可知，如果你对建筑感兴趣，应该参观Building for Life这个展览。故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Young Stars in Hong Kong部分中“The exhibition celebrates creativity and shows the mixture of Chinese and Western artistic elements, providing a platform to highlight local culture and emerging artistic talent.(该展览颂扬创意，展示中西艺术元素的融合，为展示当地文化和新兴艺术人才提供了一个平台。)”和Fashioning Imagination部分中“The exhibition will feature over forty attractive pieces, diving into her imaginative world of beautiful Eastern and Western influences.(这次展览将展出四十多件吸引人的作品，深入她想象的美丽东西方影响的世界。)”可知，这两个展览的共同之处是都融入了融合东西方元素。故选D项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。分析全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了香港当前不容错过的四个重要展览，分别聚焦建筑、青年艺术家、科技与历史、时尚设计等领域，并突出各展览的特色与亮点，所以这篇文章可能出现在文化专栏。故选C项。
B
I was born into a family that was short on money but long on seeking knowledge. We had many books. And for me, libraries were a place to get my favourite books.
I got older and did the things most people did. Then one spring and summer my life changed. I lost my wife and retired. I realized that I had more time on my hands than I had things to do. So I took a volunteer job at an organization that sent food, clothes and perhaps some hope to unlucky members of our community. It was, and remains, an excellent organization, but I didn’t feel a connection between it and me. I left.
At the same time, I discovered that I was about to lose touch with an old, dear friend. Traditional methods of communication were out of the question. I had only a vague (模糊的) idea of what an email was, and I had no computer. As you might well guess, I had no warm feelings about computers. I had to choose: I could keep the attitude, or keep the friend. No-brainer.
My little library in Camp Verde, Arizona was beginning a computer class designed for beginners. I learned how to email. Having no computer, I had to drive to the library most days to do my emailing. Over a period of time I attracted the attention of Alice, a worker at the library. She felt the library would be the perfect place for me to volunteer. She had a point. I was already there a lot and I enjoyed the people I came in contact with. So I volunteered.
Over the next couple of years, I learned much more about computers in general and finally came to the point where I was actually able to help others with some computer problems. Imagine that!
4. What was the author’s childhood like
A. He often read books. B. He seldom went to libraries.
C. He was born in a rich family. D. He liked doing things few children did.
5. What did the author think of his first volunteer job
A. He found it enjoyable. B. He learned a lot from it.
C. He wasn’t interested in it. D. He didn’t think it was worth doing.
6. Why did the author decide to learn computer skills
A To kill time after retirement. B. To use the library in a smarter way.
C. To keep in touch with an old friend. D. To satisfy his interest in the Internet.
7. How does the writer develop the passage
A. By listing numbers. B. By giving examples.
C. By following the order of time. D. By following the order of space.
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. C 7. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者退休后的生活经历及参与图书馆志愿工作的过程。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“We had many books. And for me, libraries were a place to get my favourite books. (我们有很多书。对我来说，图书馆是获取我最喜欢的书的地方。)”可知，作者小时候经常读书，故选A。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中 “It was, and remains, an excellent organization, but I didn’t feel a connection between it and me. I left. (它过去是，现在仍然是一个很棒的组织，但我感觉不到我和它之间的联系。我离开了。)”可知，作者对第一份志愿工作不感兴趣，故选C。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“At the same time, I discovered that I was about to lose touch with an old, dear friend. Traditional methods of communication were out of the question. I had only a vague (模糊的) idea of what an email was, and I had no computer. As you might well guess, I had no warm feelings about computers. I had to choose: I could keep the attitude, or keep the friend. No-brainer. (与此同时，我发现自己即将与一位相识已久且关系亲密的朋友失去联系。传统的交流方式根本行不通。我对电子邮件是什么只有一个模糊的概念，而且我没有电脑。正如你很可能猜到的那样，我对电脑没有什么好感。我必须做出选择：我可以坚持自己的态度，或者留住这位朋友。这根本不用多想。)”可知，作者学电脑技能是为了和老朋友保持联系，故选C。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段中“I was born into a family that was short on money but long on seeking knowledge. (我出生在一个缺钱但求知欲很强的家庭。)”、第二段中“I got older and did the things most people did. Then one spring and summer my life changed. I lost my wife and retired. (我渐渐长大，像大多数人一样按部就班地生活。后来，在一个春夏之际，我的生活发生了改变。我失去了妻子，并且退休了。)”、第三段“At the same time, I discovered that I was about to lose touch with an old, dear friend. Traditional methods of communication were out of the question. I had only a vague (模糊的) idea of what an email was, and I had no computer. As you might well guess, I had no warm feelings about computers. I had to choose: I could keep the attitude, or keep the friend. No-brainer. (与此同时，我发现自己即将与一位相识已久且关系亲密的朋友失去联系。传统的交流方式根本行不通。我对电子邮件是什么只有一个模糊的概念，而且我没有电脑。正如你很可能猜到的那样，我对电脑没有什么好感。我必须做出选择：我可以坚持自己的态度，或者留住这位朋友。这根本不用多想。)”、最后一段“Over the next couple of years, I learned much more about computers in general and finally came to the point where I was actually able to help others with some computer problems. Imagine that! (在接下来的几年里，总的来说我对电脑有了更多的了解，最终我甚至能够在一些电脑问题上帮助别人了。真不敢想象！)”可知，文章按照作者不同阶段的经历依次叙述，是按照时间顺序来行文的，故选C。
C
Love Is in the Air is one of the most popular wedding songs — it describes the invisible magic of this incredible feeling. For Joe l and Shelley, love is literally in the air — a couple who met 30 years ago as US Air Force jet pilots now fly Southwest Airlines planes together as a dream team.
Shelley grew up in Iowa and later moved to Colorado, where Joel resided. In the late 1980s, they both went to study at the United States Air Force Academy to become professional pilots. Soon, four years at the academy passed without them actually meeting each other, although Joel heard of this girl as there were not many women studying there.
A few more years later, they finally met when they got the same first assignment. When Shelley walked into the office, Joel was instantly attracted by her. “She’s taller than me. She’s an athlete, a natural leader, and just an impressive person. I didn’t know if she would consider going out with me,” Joel recalled.
As time went by, Joel’s gentle and warm nature appealed to Shelley, who said, “He just really has a sensitive heart to people around him.”
A year later, they started dating during their first deployment (调动) abroad — the couple would spend hours talking about everything, getting to know each other’s darkest secrets and most sacred wishes. In their hearts they both knew that they had found the one, so a few months after they came back to their country, they tied the knot.
In the early 2000s, the married couple welcomed their twins and Shelley decided to take some time off flying and worked at US Air National Guard while Joel became a commercial pilot. Once the kids left the nest, Shelley found herself dreaming about flying again despite not being in the cockpit (驾驶舱) for over two decades.
Joel loved the idea and encouraged Shelley to go on to study and update her pilot qualifications. In 2023, Shelley joined Joel at Southwest!
Now the lovebirds fly together, Joel as the captain and Shelley as the first officer.
8. Why does the author mention a song in the first paragraph
A. To tell the theme of the text. B. To praise the couple’s wedding.
C. To raise a question for discussion. D. To help the couple recall their past.
9. How did Joel feel when he first met Shelley
A. Very proud. B. Rather calm.
C. Less confident. D. Extremely annoyed.
10. What did Joel and Shelley do first after returning from abroad
A. They began dating. B. They got married.
C. They welcomed their kids. D. They trained at an academy.
11. Which word can best describe Joel as a husband
A. Romantic. B. Supportive. C. Strict. D. Organized.
【答案】8. A 9. C 10. B 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过讲述Joel和Shelley从相识、相恋到婚后生活的故事。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Love Is in the Air is one of the most popular wedding songs — it describes the invisible magic of this incredible feeling. For Joe l and Shelley, love is literally in the air — a couple who met 30 years ago as US Air Force jet pilots now fly Southwest Airlines planes together as a dream team. (《Love Is in the Air》是最受欢迎的婚礼歌曲之一——它描述了这种不可思议的感觉所具有的无形魔力。对于Joel和Shelley来说，爱情真的在空气中弥漫——这对夫妇在30年前作为美国空军喷气式飞机飞行员相识，现在作为梦之队一起驾驶西南航空公司的飞机)”可推知，作者提到这首歌是为了引出文章的主题——Joel和Shelley的爱情故事。故选A项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中““She’s taller than me. She’s an athlete, a natural leader, and just an impressive person. I didn’t know if she would consider going out with me,” Joel recalled. (“她比我高。她是一名运动员，一个天生的领导者，就是一个令人印象深刻的人。我不知道她是否会考虑和我约会，”乔尔回忆道)”可知，Joel第一次见到Shelley时，觉得她很优秀，不确定她是否会和自己约会，即他不太自信。故选C项。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段“In their hearts they both knew that they had found the one, so a few months after they came back to their country, they tied the knot. (在他们心里，他们都知道自己找到了那个人，所以在他们回到自己的国家几个月后，他们喜结连理)”可知，他们从国外回来后首先做的是结婚。故选B项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Joel loved the idea and encouraged Shelley to go on to study and update her pilot qualifications. (乔尔喜欢这个想法，并鼓励雪莱继续学习并更新她的飞行员资格)”可知，Joel支持Shelley重新学习并更新飞行员资格，他是一个支持妻子的人。故选B项。
D
Palaces are known for their beauty and splendor, but they offer little protection against attacks. It is easy to defend a fortress (堡垒), but fortresses are not designed with the comfort of a king or queen in mind. When it comes to structures that are both fancy and well-defended, the classic European castle is the best example of design. Across the ages, castles changed, developed, and eventually fell out of use, but they still command the fascination of our culture.
Castles were originally built in England by Norman invaders in 1066. As William the Conqueror advanced through England, he defended key positions to secure the land he had taken. The castles he built allowed the Norman lords to draw back to safety when threatened by English rebellion (叛乱). Castles also served as bases of operation for offensive attacks. Soldiers were gathered, organized around, and deployed (部署) from castles. In this way castles served both offensive and defensive roles in military operations.
Not limited to military (军事的) purposes, castles also served as offices from which the lord would administer control over his kingdom. That is to say, the lord of the land would hold court in his castle. Those that were socially beneath the lord would come to report the affairs of the lands that they governed and pay tribute to the lord. They would address conflicts, handle business, feast, and enjoy festivities, In this way castles served as important social centers in medieval England. Castles also served as symbols of power. Built on important and noticeable sites overlooking the surrounding areas, castles always appeared in the background of many peasants and served as a daily reminder of the lords strength.
Now, castles no longer serve their original purposes. However, the remaining castles receive millions of visitors each year from those who wish to experience the glory of a time long passed.
12. The author introduces the topic of the text by ________.
A. making an assumption B. giving an example
C. making comparison D. giving a definition
13. Why did William the Conqueror build castles
A. He wanted to celebrate his victory.
B. He wanted to remind people of his influence.
C. He wanted to live peacefully with the English.
D. He wanted to use them to his military advantage.
14. Which of the following is a way the lord would adopt to show his power
A. Dealing with conflicts in his castle.
B. Building his castle in an obvious place.
C. Carrying out social activities in his castle.
D. Ordering peasants to live near his castle.
15. What attracts people to visit castles today
A. The history. B. The architecture.
C. The beauty. D. The surroundings.
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. B 15. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了欧洲城堡兼具华丽与防御功能，历经演变后虽不再用于原用途，但仍吸引众多游客。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“Palaces are known for their beauty and splendor, but they offer little protection against attacks. It is easy to defend a fortress (堡垒), but fortresses are not designed with the comfort of a king or queen in mind. When it comes to structures that are both fancy and well-defended, the classic European castle is the best example of design. (宫殿以其美丽和辉煌而闻名，但它们对抵御攻击几乎没有提供什么保护。堡垒很容易防御，但设计堡垒时并没有考虑到国王或王后的舒适。说到既华丽又防御性强的建筑，经典的欧洲城堡就是设计的最佳典范。)”可知，作者通过比较宫殿和堡垒来引出文章的主题——欧洲城堡。故选C。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“As William the Conqueror advanced through England, he defended key positions to secure the land he had taken. The castles he built allowed the Norman lords to draw back to safety when threatened by English rebellion (叛乱). Castles also served as bases of operation for offensive attacks. (当征服者威廉在英格兰推进时，他保卫了关键位置，以确保他所占领的土地安全。他建造的城堡使诺曼贵族在受到英国叛乱威胁时能够安全撤退。城堡也是进攻行动的基地。)”可知，征服者威廉建造城堡是为了利用它们来取得军事上的优势。故选D。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“Castles also served as symbols of power. Built on important and noticeable sites overlooking the surrounding areas, castles always appeared in the background of many peasants and served as a daily reminder of the lords strength. (城堡也是权力的象征。城堡建在重要且显眼的地方，可以俯瞰周围地区，总是出现在许多农民的背景中，每天提醒着人们领主的力量。)”可知，领主把城堡建在一个显眼的地方来展示他的权力。故选B。
【15题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“However, the remaining castles receive millions of visitors each year from those who wish to experience the glory of a time long passed. (然而，剩下的城堡每年都会吸引数以百万计的游客，他们希望体验早已逝去的辉煌时代。)”可知，是城堡的历史吸引人们今天来参观。故选A。
三、阅读七选五：本大题共5小题，共12.5分。
AI Voice Cloning Attack
It is reported that in 2023, $2.7 billion was lost to imposters (冒名顶替者). How to protect your money There is one answer: ___16___.
There’s no doubt that AI has allowed scammers (诈骗犯) to clone a person’s voice in three seconds, giving them an easy avenue to launch a broad range of scams and disinformation attacks. The following are efficient ways to avoid it.
Switch to Automated Voicemail Messages
You may set up a customized voicemail greeting that callers hear when trying to reach you. However, these recordings are long enough for scammers to record and capture the voice into AI voice cloning platforms.___17___. To change your voicemail from your voice to the automated message, simply click on the voicemail icon in the phone app, and then select greeting in the top left corner and select default.
___18___
One of the most common tricks is the “imposter family member scam”. Scammers use AI cloned voices to imitate the voice of a loved one and make it sound as if they need immediate financial insistence. To avoid falling victim to these scams, consider having a safe word that only your family knows to use in emergencies.
Avoid Voice Confirmation
Accounts that use voice biometric confirmation are becoming an increasing target. Any time a person needs to create new speech samples to log into accounts, these voice samples are often saved to consumers’ phones, making them easy targets for scammers to capture. ___19___ .
Do Not Speak First to Unknown Numbers
If you answer a call from an unknown number, wait for the person or voice on the other end of the line to speak first. ___20___. Thus, the less you say, the better.
Knowing about the latest cyber threats can help you, your friends and your family keep safe from becoming victims.
A. Defend your voice
B. Create a Family Safe Word
C. Make an Emergency Signal
D. Luckily, there is a simple fix for it
E. Facial recognition does provide an alternative
F. Your money is easily withdrawn by scammers using fingerprints
G. As mentioned earlier, scammers only need a few seconds to record your voice
【答案】16. A 17. D 18. B 19. E 20. G
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了AI语音克隆攻击带来的诈骗问题，并给出了保护钱财、避免成为诈骗受害者的几种有效方法。
【16题详解】
上文“It is reported that in 2023, $2.7 billion was lost to imposters (冒名顶替者). How to protect your money (据报道，2023年有27亿美元被冒名顶替者骗走。如何保护你的钱财呢 )”提出了如何保护钱财的问题，A选项“Defend your voice (保护你的声音)”给出了解决问题的答案，即保护声音可以避免被冒名顶替者利用来诈骗钱财，与上文构成问题与解决办法的逻辑关系。同时，下文“There’s no doubt that AI has allowed scammers (诈骗犯) to clone a person’s voice in three seconds, giving them an easy avenue to launch a broad range of scams and disinformation attacks. (毫无疑问，人工智能已经允许骗子在三秒钟内克隆一个人的声音，给他们一个简单的途径来发动广泛的骗局和虚假信息攻击。)”说明了为什么保护声音可以保护钱财，上下文语意连贯。故选A项。
【17题详解】
上文“However, these recordings are long enough for scammers to record and capture the voice into AI voice cloning platforms. (然而，这些录音足够长，让诈骗者可以录制并将声音录入AI语音克隆平台。)”指出了设置自定义语音邮件问候语存在被诈骗者利用的风险，D选项“Luckily, there is a simple fix for it (幸运的是，有一个简单的解决办法)”引出下文将介绍的解决办法，即把语音邮件从自己的声音改为自动消息，上下文衔接自然。故选D项。
【18题详解】
下文“To avoid falling victim to these scams, consider having a safe word that only your family knows to use in emergencies. (为了避免成为这些诈骗的受害者，可以考虑设置一个只有你的家人知道的安全词，用于紧急情况。)”围绕设置家庭安全词来避免诈骗展开，B选项“Create a Family Safe Word (创建一个家庭安全词)”准确概括了这部分内容，适合作段首小标题。故选B项。
【19题详解】
上文“Accounts that use voice biometric confirmation are becoming an increasing target. Any time a person needs to create new speech samples to log into accounts, these voice samples are often saved to consumers’ phones, making them easy targets for scammers to capture. (使用语音生物识别确认的账户正成为越来越多的目标。每当一个人需要创建新的语音样本来登录账户时，这些语音样本通常会被保存到消费者的手机中，这使他们很容易成为骗子的目标。)”指出使用语音生物识别确认账户存在风险，E选项“Facial recognition does provide an alternative (面部识别确实提供了一种替代方案)”提出了可以用面部识别来替代语音生物识别，从而避免语音样本被诈骗者获取的风险，与上文构成解决问题的逻辑关系。故选E项。
【20题详解】
上文“If you answer a call from an unknown number, wait for the person or voice on the other end of the line to speak first. (如果你接听了一个未知号码的电话，先等电话另一端的人或声音先说话。)”建议接听未知号码电话时让对方先说话，G选项“As mentioned earlier, scammers only need a few seconds to record your voice (如前所述，诈骗者只需要几秒钟就能录制你的声音)”解释了这样做的原因，即减少自己说话的时间可以降低被诈骗者录制声音的风险，上下文逻辑紧密。故选G项。
四、完形填空：本大题共15小题，共15分。
No doubt we all have experienced frustration (受挫). It may be something as ____21____ as growing flowers or as serious as developing better relationships with others. Whatever the ____22____ is, there comes a point when you just feel you can’t go on any further.
And yet, the secret to ____23____ can be found in a tube of toothpaste. Every time I come to the end of a tube of a toothpaste, I am completely ____24____ that just when I think it is absolutely empty, I can squeeze more toothpaste out of it. I am sure you all have gone through the ____25____ thing.
So, next time you find yourself in such a situation, ____26____ the tube. We can all ____27____ times that success came when we were on our last chance or when we were doing something for the final time. It is when you dig deep down for that one last burst of energy that you achieve your goal. ____28____, too many people give up too early. All they ____29____ to do is squeeze one more drop of toothpaste from the tube. There are hundreds of _____30_____ of successful people who kept on going in the face adversity (逆境) and _____31_____. Even the writers of Chicken Soup for the Soul were rejected by 33 publishers before they found one who would _____32_____ their book.
If you have the passion to go for your _____33_____, then keep squeezing that “inner tube of toothpaste”. It is only when you _____34_____ the “passion” that you will know whether success is yours or not. Just make sure that you don’t _____35_____ too soon. Success may be just around the corner.
21. A. useless B. simple C. boring D. funny
22. A. case B. direction C. task D. competition
23. A. truth B. happiness C. success D. wealth
24. A. satisfied B. amazed C. depressed D. confused
25. A. natural B. lucky C. rare D. same
26. A. remember B. empty C. save D. use
27. A. enjoy B. recall C. value D. arrange
28. A. Unbelievably B. Strangely C. Typically D. Unfortunately
29. A. decide B. wish C. need D. expect
30. A. examples B. types C. characters D. signs
31. A. sorrow B. disappointment C. guilt D. misunderstanding
32. A. translate B. print C. edit D. order
33. A. dream B. reputation C. journey D. home
34. A. make up for B. catch up with C. run out of D. look forward to
35 A. try B. return C. stop D. judge
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. D 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇散文。文章通过讲述人们在日常生活中可能遇到的挫折，以及用牙膏管作为比喻，鼓励读者在面对困难和挑战时不要轻易放弃。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：它可能是像种花一样简单的事情，也可能是像改善人际关系一样复杂的事。A. useless无用的；B. simple简单的；C. boring无聊的；D. funny有趣的。根据后文“as serious as”的对比结构，此处应填入与“serious”相对的词，表示受挫的事情可能“简单”如种花。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：无论情形如何，总有那么一刻，你会觉得自己再也坚持不下去了。A. case情况、案例；B. direction方向；C. task任务；D. competition比赛、竞争。根据语境可知，空处指的是无论是什么情况。“Whatever the case is”为固定表达，意为“无论情况如何”，指代前文提到的受挫情境。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，成功的秘诀藏在一管牙膏里。A. truth真相；B. happiness幸福；C. success成功；D. wealth财富。根据最后一段“Success may be just around the corner.”以及全文内容可知，文章围绕坚持到最后获得成功展开，牙膏的比喻暗示“挤到最后”方能成功。故选C。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：每次用到牙膏管见底时，我总会惊叹：当我以为它完全空了的时候，竟然还能再挤出一些牙膏来。A. satisfied满意的、满足的；B. amazed惊奇的、惊讶的；C. depressed沮丧的；D. confused困惑的。根据下文“when I think it is absolutely empty, I can squeeze more toothpaste out of it”可知，每次以为牙膏空了却还能挤出，这种现象令人惊讶。故选B。
【25题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我相信你们都有过同样的经历。A. natural自然的；B. lucky幸运的；C. rare罕见的；D. same相同的。根据常理可知，作者认为读者也经历过同样的事情，即挤空牙膏后仍有剩余。故选D。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：所以，下次当你陷入困境时，请想起那支牙膏管。A. remember记住；B. empty清空；C. save挽救、节约；D. use使用。根据下文“We can all ____7____ times that success came when we were on our last chance or when we were doing something for the final time. It is when you dig deep down for that one last burst of energy that you achieve your goal.”可知，作者建议读者陷入困境时，要想起牙膏的比喻，鼓励自己坚持。故选A。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们都能回忆起那些在最后一次机会中、在做最后一次尝试时获得成功的时刻。A. enjoy享受、喜欢；B. recall回忆、回想；C. value重视；D. arrange安排、整理。根据下文“times that success came when we were on our last chance or when we were doing something for the final time.”可知，人们能回忆起这样的时刻。故选B。
【28题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：遗憾的是，太多人过早放弃了。A. Unbelievably难以置信地；B. Strangely奇怪地；C. Typically典型地；D. Unfortunately不幸地。根据上文内容可知，作者认为成功在于坚持；而下文“too many people give up too early”则指出太多人过早放弃了。这是令人遗憾的事情。故选D。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们需要做的只不过是再从牙膏管里挤出一滴而已。A. decide决定；B. wish希望；C. need需要；D. expect期待。根据空后“squeeze one more drop of toothpaste from the tube”可知，这些过早放弃的人需要做的只是再挤一次牙膏，强调所需行动的简单性。故选C。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：有无数成功人士的例子，他们在逆境和失望中坚持前行。A. examples例子；B. types类型；C. characters角色；D. signs标志、符号。根据下文“Even the writers of Chicken Soup for the Soul were rejected by 33 publishers before they found one who would ____12____ their book.”可知，此处指的是无数成功人士的例子。故选A。
31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：有无数成功人士的例子，他们在逆境和失望中坚持前行。A. sorrow悲伤；B. disappointment失望；C. guilt内疚、罪过；D. misunderstanding误解、误会。根据上文“adversity”可推测，空处应该与其并列，为负面的经历。故选B。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：甚至《心灵鸡汤》的作者也曾被 33 家出版社拒绝，才找到愿意出版他们书籍的人。A. translate翻译；B. print印刷；C. edit编辑；D. order命令。根据空后“their book”以及常理可知，出版社印刷书籍，符合出版流程。故选B。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：如果你有追逐梦想的热情，那就继续挤压那支“内心的牙膏管”。A. dream梦想；B. reputation名声；C. journey旅行；D. home家。根据空后“then keep squeezing that “inner tube of toothpaste””以及全文主题可知，作者认为如果有了梦想就应该坚持下去，直到成功。故选A。
【34题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：只有当你耗尽所有“热情”时，才会知道成功是否属于你。A. make up for弥补；B. catch up with追上；C. run out of用完、耗尽；D. look forward to期待。根据上文“It is when you dig deep down for that one last burst of energy that you achieve your goal. ”可推测，作者认为我们只有耗尽热情才会取得成功。故选C。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：请务必不要过早停下脚步——成功可能就在转角处。A. try尝试、努力；B. return返回；C. stop停止；D. judge判断。根据上文“It is only when you ____14____ the “passion” that you will know whether success is yours or not.”可知，作者建议读者不要过早放弃，成功即将到来。故选C。
第II卷（非选择题）
五、阅读填空，共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。
Solar terms, also called Jieqi in Chinese, are 24 special days in the traditional Chinese calendar. Known as the "___36___ (five) great invention" of China, solar terms show the Chinese wisdom of dividing time.
Solar terms first ___37___ (appear) in The Yellow River Basin, northern China over 2,500 year ago. ___38___ (historical), the region was the center of China's major political, economic, cultural and ___39___ (agriculture) activities. Until the Western Han Dynasty, the 24 solar terms were all established.
Created by farmers, 24 solar terms ___40___ (use) to guide farming activities in ancient China. In ancient time, solar terms allowed farmers to know what conditions to expect and ___41___ farming activities to carry out during different periods of a year. What's more, most of the solar terms have rich social and cultural ___42___ (meaning). For example, Clear and Bright is deeply tied ___43___ China's tradition of missing ancestors and ___44___(visit) the family tomb.
Today, in the time of modern farming, traditional solar terms remain important. They remind us that nature is changing at its speed, and they reflect the relationship between humans ____45____ nature in the understanding of Chinese people.
【答案】36. fifth
37. appeared
38. Historically
39. agricultural
40. were used
41. what 42. meanings
43. to 44. visiting
45. and
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了24节气的历史来源和它的意义。
【36题详解】
考查序数词。句意：作为中国的“第五大发明”，节气体现了中国人划分时间的智慧。根据句意可知，冠词the后用序数词形式。故填fifth。
【37题详解】
考查时态。句意：节气最早出现在2500多年前的中国北方黄河流域。根据时间状语over 2,500 year ago，可知这里动词应用一般过去时。故填appeared。
【38题详解】
考查副词。句意：历史上，该地区是中国主要政治、经济、文化和农业活动的中心。句中用副词作状语，修饰整个句子。故填Historically。
【39题详解】
考查形容词。句意：历史上，该地区是中国主要政治、经济、文化和农业活动的中心。名词activities前用形容词修饰。故填agricultural。
【40题详解】
考查时态与语态。句意：24节气是中国古代农民发明的，用来指导农业活动。名词24 solar terms与动词use是被动关系且这是古代发生的事情。故填were used。
【41题详解】
考查名词性从句。句意：在古代，节气让农民知道在一年的不同时期会发生什么情况，进行什么农业活动。分析句子结构可知，这里know后接宾语且连词and前是what引导的宾语从句。故填what。
【42题详解】
考查名词的数。句意：更重要的是，大多数节气都有丰富的社会和文化意义。形容词cultural后修饰名词且前面没有限定词，所以用名词的复数形式。故填meanings。
【43题详解】
考查介词。句意：例如，清明与中国思念祖先和上坟的传统密不可分。固定短语be tied to与……紧密联系。故填to。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：例如，清明与中国思念祖先和上坟的传统密不可分。根据并列连词and可知，介词of后动词用动名词形式。故填visiting。
【45题详解】
考查连词。句意：它们提醒我们，大自然在快速变化，反映了中国人对人与自然的理解。固定短语between…and在……之间。故填and。
六、书面表达：共15分。
46. 你们班同学最近就“学习英语的目的”进行了一场讨论。请你根据以下内容写一篇发言稿，阐述你对学习英语的目的的看法。
1. 学习单词和语法，通过考试；
2. 作为一项独特的技能，有益于个人发展；
3. 通过语言了解英语国家的文化。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear students,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Dear students,
I'm glad to stand here to share my opinion of the purpose of learning English.
There're many types of opinions on this topic. Some people hold the view that English is just a matter of memorising words and learning grammar to pass exams. However, I'm convinced that English is a unique skill which is more related to the improvement of ourselves. In addition, I also regard English as a resource of understanding the culture of English-speaking countries and a way to boost our creativity.
That's all, thanks for your listening.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一篇发言稿，阐述对学习英语的目的的看法。
详解】1.词汇积累
高兴的：glad → delighted
种类：type → kind
确信的：convinced → sure
另外：in addition → besides
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：I'm glad to stand here to share my opinion of the purpose of learning English.
拓展句：I'm glad that I can stand here to share my opinion of the purpose of learning English.
【点睛】
【高分句型1】Some people hold the view that English is just a matter of memorising words and learning grammar to pass exams. （运用了that引导的同位语从句）
【高分句型2】However, I'm convinced that English is a unique skill which is more related to the improvement of ourselves.（运用了which引导的限制性定语从句）
七、任务型读写：共25分。
47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was the middle of the day with the bright sun, blue sky, green grass, and a soft breeze (微风). It was a great day to play outside and the best day of my life because I got a new ball and a new bike as my sixth birthday presents, and I was visiting my cousin, Kristy, at her house.
“Here I go!” shouted David while kicking my new ball. David lived next door and was older than me. I thought he was a wild child, but he was actually very kind. The ball went flying as if it were going to space. “That was high!” Kristy said in surprise and we went after the ball. We all had a great time.
Later we had supper and the food my aunt made was good. While Kristy was helping do the dishes, David and I ran outside to play. We started taking turns riding my bike. David suggested that we ride it to the forest. And I agreed. David and I got on the bike and David started riding fast.
As we rode through the forest, I felt the wind brushing my face. It felt so great and free. Suddenly the bike hit a fallen branch and we went flying off the bike. Lying on the ground, I felt dizzy (眩晕的). I checked myself for injuries and saw some but they didn’t upset me.
“David!” I shouted out anxiously.
“Hey,” said a voice. I turned my head and it was David, who was standing behind me, holding my broken bike. At the sight of my disabled bike, I was so sad that I couldn’t hold back my tears. It took David some time to calm me down.
注意：
1.续写的词数应为150左右。
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
When we realized it was time to walk home, we found ourselves lost.
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It was completely dark when we saw fireworks (烟花) being set off in the distance.
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【答案】When we realized it was time to walk home, we found ourselves lost. It was getting darker and darker. I felt so scared that tears rolled down my face again. David tried to comfort me. He told me that he once made some marks on the trees in the forest, which might help us find the way home. Therefore, we made efforts to look for the marks but failed. Having walked anxiously for about an hour in the forest, we didn’t find our way out.
It was completely dark when we saw fireworks (烟花) being set off in the distance. We ran excitedly in that direction as fast as possible. Soon we found my aunt’s house, in front of which my cousin Kristy was holding some fireworks and lighting them. Seeing us back safe, Kristy cheerfully hugged us. She told us that when noticing we had been away for long, she was concerned about our safety. She set off fireworks to draw our attention and guide us. It was an unforgettable experience. Without David’s comfort and Kristy’s fireworks, I would have lost in the forest forever.
【解析】
【分析】文章以人物为线索，讲述了作者在他六岁生日时候收到新的礼物并且带着礼物去拜访他的姑姑，在他姑姑家遇到另外一个男孩并且一起玩耍时候的遭遇。
【详解】1.段落续写：
由第一段首句内容“当我们意识到我们该回家的时候，发现我们迷路了。”可知，第一段可描写我们迷路了，设法去寻找回家的路的过程。
由第二段首句内容“当我们看到远处燃放的烟花时，天已经完全黑了。”可知，第二段可描写我们借助烟花找到回家的方向，最终回到家的过程。
2.续写线索：害怕——努力寻找回家的路——看到烟花找到方向——回到家——真相大白——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①尽力安慰：try to comfort/attempt to relieve
②.吸引注意：draw one’s attention/attract one’s attention
③.引导：guide/direct/lead
情绪类
①.害怕：scared/frightened/
②.高兴：cheerfully/joyfully/happily/merrily
【点睛】[高分句型1]. I felt so scared that tears rolled down my face again.（由so…that引导状语从句）
[高分句型2]. So he climbed up the levee towards John slowly, who was ready to help. （由关系代词which引导非限制性定语从句）
[高分句型3]. Having walked anxiously for about an hour in the forest, we didn’t find our way out.（现在分词作状语）盐山中学2025届第三次模拟考试
英语
第I卷（选择题）
一、听力-选择题：本大题共20小题，共30分。
1.How does the man feel
A. Excited. B. Nervous. C. Disappointed.
2.What does the woman plan to do during holiday
A. Do a part-time job. B. Travel to Australia.
C. Visit her parents.
3.What do the speakers decide to do tonight
A. Stay at home. B. Pick up Jimmy. C. Eat out.
4.What would the woman like to do in the new year
A. Master photography. B. Do volunteer work.
C. Start a business.
5.What are the speakers talking about
A A pop star. B. An old song. C. A radio program.
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 are the speakers talking about
A. Broken light. B. Wax candles. C. Power failure.
9.What season might it be now
A. Summer. B. Autumn. C. Winter.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10.What is the woman trying out for
A. A film. B. A play. C. A TV show.
11.What will the woman probably do next
A. Talk to a leader. B. Read some lines. C. Do some research.
听材料，回答问题。
12.What are the speakers doing
A. Conducting an interview.
B. Discussing famous companies.
C. Sharing working experience.
13.Where does the man work
A. At Anglo-European Inc. B. At Europa Marketing.
C. At the Gibson Corporation.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14.How does the woman probably feel
A. She feels that the man is strange.
B. She feels embarrassed.
C. She feels excited.
15.What will happen after the man makes the phone call
A. He will be sent an email.
B. He will receive some money.
C. He will be given more information.
16.What will the man do next
A. Leave for the bathroom. B. Get on a train.
C. Change seats.
听一段材料，回答问题。
17.Where did the woman hear about the news？
A. On the radio. B. On television. C. From her friends.
18.What is the woman warning the man about？
A. Well-known brands and companies.
B. Fake phones.
C. Phone apps.
19.Which services should the man be worried about
A. The shopping mall apps.
B. Apps for deals and discounts only.
C. Apps that ask for personal information.
20What does the woman suggest the man do？
A. Call his bank.
B Phone the shopping mall.
C. Pass the message along to others.
二、阅读理解：本大题共15小题，共37.5分。
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The Best Exhibitions to See in Hong Kong
With a large number of independent galleries exhibiting something unique and appealing, Hong Kong has tens of exhibitions happening at any moment. Here are the major ones you can’t miss.
Building for Life
This is the first major review of Ieoh Ming Pei, one of the greatest architects of the 20th and 21st centuries. The exhibition takes an expanded and closer look at his practice through six themes representing areas of focus and approaches throughout his high-profile career.
Young Stars in Hong Kong
Sponsored by the Simon Suen Foundation, the exhibition features 39 recent works by five talented Hong Kong artists under 40. The exhibition celebrates creativity and shows the mixture of Chinese and Western artistic elements, providing a platform to highlight local culture and emerging artistic talent.
The Augmented Exhibition
To celebrate the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, the exhibition will combine AR(augmented reality) technology with historical artifacts to bring the 850-year story of Notre-Dame to life. Visitors can explore milestones such as royal weddings and Napoleon’s coronation (加冕礼)through the interactive HistoPad.
Fashioning Imagination
The exhibition is the first in East Asia dedicated to Guo Pei, a 58-year-old Chinese haute couture(高级时装)designer known for her continuous haute couture collections in Paris. One of her most famous pieces is Rihanna’s “Yellow Empress”dress from the 2015 Met Gala, which brought the designer international fame. The exhibition will feature over forty attractive pieces, diving into her imaginative world of beautiful Eastern and Western influences.
1. Which exhibition will you visit if you are interested in architecture
A. Building for Life.
B. Young Stars in Hong Kong.
C. Fashioning Imagination.
D. The Augmented Exhibition.
2. What do the Young Stars in Hong Kong and Fashioning Imagination have in common
A. They are created by young artists.
B. They show local culture in Hong Kong.
C. They attract visitors with technology.
D. They combine Eastern and Western elements.
3. In what column can this text probably be found
A. Architecture. B. Figures.
C. Culture. D. Reviews.
B
I was born into a family that was short on money but long on seeking knowledge. We had many books. And for me, libraries were a place to get my favourite books.
I got older and did the things most people did. Then one spring and summer my life changed. I lost my wife and retired. I realized that I had more time on my hands than I had things to do. So I took a volunteer job at an organization that sent food, clothes and perhaps some hope to unlucky members of our community. It was, and remains, an excellent organization, but I didn’t feel a connection between it and me. I left.
At the same time, I discovered that I was about to lose touch with an old, dear friend. Traditional methods of communication were out of the question. I had only a vague (模糊的) idea of what an email was, and I had no computer. As you might well guess, I had no warm feelings about computers. I had to choose: I could keep the attitude, or keep the friend. No-brainer.
My little library in Camp Verde, Arizona was beginning a computer class designed for beginners. I learned how to email. Having no computer, I had to drive to the library most days to do my emailing. Over a period of time I attracted the attention of Alice, a worker at the library. She felt the library would be the perfect place for me to volunteer. She had a point. I was already there a lot and I enjoyed the people I came in contact with. So I volunteered.
Over the next couple of years, I learned much more about computers in general and finally came to the point where I was actually able to help others with some computer problems. Imagine that!
4. What was the author’s childhood like
A. He often read books. B. He seldom went to libraries.
C. He was born in a rich family. D. He liked doing things few children did.
5. What did the author think of his first volunteer job
A. He found it enjoyable. B. He learned a lot from it.
C. He wasn’t interested in it. D. He didn’t think it was worth doing.
6. Why did the author decide to learn computer skills
A. To kill time after retirement. B. To use the library in a smarter way.
C. To keep in touch with an old friend. D. To satisfy his interest in the Internet.
7. How does the writer develop the passage
A. By listing numbers. B. By giving examples.
C. By following the order of time. D. By following the order of space.
C
Love Is in the Air is one of the most popular wedding songs — it describes the invisible magic of this incredible feeling. For Joe l and Shelley, love is literally in the air — a couple who met 30 years ago as US Air Force jet pilots now fly Southwest Airlines planes together as a dream team.
Shelley grew up in Iowa and later moved to Colorado, where Joel resided. In the late 1980s, they both went to study at the United States Air Force Academy to become professional pilots. Soon, four years at the academy passed without them actually meeting each other, although Joel heard of this girl as there were not many women studying there.
A few more years later, they finally met when they got the same first assignment. When Shelley walked into the office, Joel was instantly attracted by her. “She’s taller than me. She’s an athlete, a natural leader, and just an impressive person. I didn’t know if she would consider going out with me,” Joel recalled.
As time went by, Joel’s gentle and warm nature appealed to Shelley, who said, “He just really has a sensitive heart to people around him.”
A year later, they started dating during their first deployment (调动) abroad — the couple would spend hours talking about everything, getting to know each other’s darkest secrets and most sacred wishes. In their hearts they both knew that they had found the one, so a few months after they came back to their country, they tied the knot.
In the early 2000s, the married couple welcomed their twins and Shelley decided to take some time off flying and worked at US Air National Guard while Joel became a commercial pilot. Once the kids left the nest, Shelley found herself dreaming about flying again despite not being in the cockpit (驾驶舱) for over two decades.
Joel loved the idea and encouraged Shelley to go on to study and update her pilot qualifications. In 2023, Shelley joined Joel at Southwest!
Now the lovebirds fly together, Joel as the captain and Shelley as the first officer.
8. Why does the author mention a song in the first paragraph
A. To tell the theme of the text. B. To praise the couple’s wedding.
C. To raise a question for discussion. D. To help the couple recall their past.
9. How did Joel feel when he first met Shelley
A. Very proud. B. Rather calm.
C. Less confident. D. Extremely annoyed.
10. What did Joel and Shelley do first after returning from abroad
A They began dating. B. They got married.
C. They welcomed their kids. D. They trained at an academy.
11. Which word can best describe Joel as a husband
A. Romantic. B. Supportive. C. Strict. D. Organized.
D
Palaces are known for their beauty and splendor, but they offer little protection against attacks. It is easy to defend a fortress (堡垒), but fortresses are not designed with the comfort of a king or queen in mind. When it comes to structures that are both fancy and well-defended, the classic European castle is the best example of design. Across the ages, castles changed, developed, and eventually fell out of use, but they still command the fascination of our culture.
Castles were originally built in England by Norman invaders in 1066. As William the Conqueror advanced through England, he defended key positions to secure the land he had taken. The castles he built allowed the Norman lords to draw back to safety when threatened by English rebellion (叛乱). Castles also served as bases of operation for offensive attacks. Soldiers were gathered, organized around, and deployed (部署) from castles. In this way castles served both offensive and defensive roles in military operations.
Not limited to military (军事的) purposes, castles also served as offices from which the lord would administer control over his kingdom. That is to say, the lord of the land would hold court in his castle. Those that were socially beneath the lord would come to report the affairs of the lands that they governed and pay tribute to the lord. They would address conflicts, handle business, feast, and enjoy festivities, In this way castles served as important social centers in medieval England. Castles also served as symbols of power. Built on important and noticeable sites overlooking the surrounding areas, castles always appeared in the background of many peasants and served as a daily reminder of the lords strength.
Now, castles no longer serve their original purposes. However, the remaining castles receive millions of visitors each year from those who wish to experience the glory of a time long passed.
12. The author introduces the topic of the text by ________.
A. making an assumption B. giving an example
C. making comparison D. giving a definition
13. Why did William the Conqueror build castles
A. He wanted to celebrate his victory.
B. He wanted to remind people of his influence.
C. He wanted to live peacefully with the English.
D. He wanted to use them to his military advantage.
14. Which of the following is a way the lord would adopt to show his power
A. Dealing with conflicts in his castle.
B. Building his castle in an obvious place.
C. Carrying out social activities in his castle.
D. Ordering peasants to live near his castle.
15. What attracts people to visit castles today
A. The history. B. The architecture.
C. The beauty. D. The surroundings.
三、阅读七选五：本大题共5小题，共12.5分。
AI Voice Cloning Attack
It is reported that in 2023, $2.7 billion was lost to imposters (冒名顶替者). How to protect your money There is one answer: ___16___.
There’s no doubt that AI has allowed scammers (诈骗犯) to clone a person’s voice in three seconds, giving them an easy avenue to launch a broad range of scams and disinformation attacks. The following are efficient ways to avoid it.
Switch to Automated Voicemail Messages
You may set up a customized voicemail greeting that callers hear when trying to reach you. However, these recordings are long enough for scammers to record and capture the voice into AI voice cloning platforms.___17___. To change your voicemail from your voice to the automated message, simply click on the voicemail icon in the phone app, and then select greeting in the top left corner and select default.
___18___
One of the most common tricks is the “imposter family member scam”. Scammers use AI cloned voices to imitate the voice of a loved one and make it sound as if they need immediate financial insistence. To avoid falling victim to these scams, consider having a safe word that only your family knows to use in emergencies.
Avoid Voice Confirmation
Accounts that use voice biometric confirmation are becoming an increasing target. Any time a person needs to create new speech samples to log into accounts, these voice samples are often saved to consumers’ phones, making them easy targets for scammers to capture. ___19___ .
Do Not Speak First to Unknown Numbers
If you answer a call from an unknown number, wait for the person or voice on the other end of the line to speak first. ___20___. Thus, the less you say, the better.
Knowing about the latest cyber threats can help you, your friends and your family keep safe from becoming victims.
A. Defend your voice
B. Create a Family Safe Word
C. Make an Emergency Signal
D. Luckily, there is a simple fix for it
E. Facial recognition does provide an alternative
F Your money is easily withdrawn by scammers using fingerprints
G. As mentioned earlier, scammers only need a few seconds to record your voice
四、完形填空：本大题共15小题，共15分。
No doubt we all have experienced frustration (受挫). It may be something as ____21____ as growing flowers or as serious as developing better relationships with others. Whatever the ____22____ is, there comes a point when you just feel you can’t go on any further.
And yet, the secret to ____23____ can be found in a tube of toothpaste. Every time I come to the end of a tube of a toothpaste, I am completely ____24____ that just when I think it is absolutely empty, I can squeeze more toothpaste out of it. I am sure you all have gone through the ____25____ thing.
So, next time you find yourself in such a situation, ____26____ the tube. We can all ____27____ times that success came when we were on our last chance or when we were doing something for the final time. It is when you dig deep down for that one last burst of energy that you achieve your goal. ____28____, too many people give up too early. All they ____29____ to do is squeeze one more drop of toothpaste from the tube. There are hundreds of _____30_____ of successful people who kept on going in the face adversity (逆境) and _____31_____. Even the writers of Chicken Soup for the Soul were rejected by 33 publishers before they found one who would _____32_____ their book.
If you have the passion to go for your _____33_____, then keep squeezing that “inner tube of toothpaste”. It is only when you _____34_____ the “passion” that you will know whether success is yours or not. Just make sure that you don’t _____35_____ too soon. Success may be just around the corner.
21. A. useless B. simple C. boring D. funny
22. A. case B. direction C. task D. competition
23. A. truth B. happiness C. success D. wealth
24. A. satisfied B. amazed C. depressed D. confused
25. A. natural B. lucky C. rare D. same
26. A. remember B. empty C. save D. use
27. A. enjoy B. recall C. value D. arrange
28. A. Unbelievably B. Strangely C. Typically D. Unfortunately
29. A. decide B. wish C. need D. expect
30. A. examples B. types C. characters D. signs
31. A. sorrow B. disappointment C. guilt D. misunderstanding
32. A. translate B. print C. edit D. order
33. A. dream B. reputation C. journey D. home
34. A. make up for B. catch up with C. run out of D. look forward to
35. A. try B. return C. stop D. judge
第II卷（非选择题）
五、阅读填空，共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。
Solar terms, also called Jieqi in Chinese, are 24 special days in the traditional Chinese calendar. Known as the "___36___ (five) great invention" of China, solar terms show the Chinese wisdom of dividing time.
Solar terms first ___37___ (appear) in The Yellow River Basin, northern China over 2,500 year ago. ___38___ (historical), the region was the center of China's major political, economic, cultural and ___39___ (agriculture) activities. Until the Western Han Dynasty, the 24 solar terms were all established.
Created by farmers, 24 solar terms ___40___ (use) to guide farming activities in ancient China. In ancient time, solar terms allowed farmers to know what conditions to expect and ___41___ farming activities to carry out during different periods of a year. What's more, most of the solar terms have rich social and cultural ___42___ (meaning). For example, Clear and Bright is deeply tied ___43___ China's tradition of missing ancestors and ___44___(visit) the family tomb.
Today, in the time of modern farming, traditional solar terms remain important. They remind us that nature is changing at its speed, and they reflect the relationship between humans ____45____ nature in the understanding of Chinese people.
六、书面表达：共15分。
46. 你们班同学最近就“学习英语的目的”进行了一场讨论。请你根据以下内容写一篇发言稿，阐述你对学习英语的目的的看法。
1. 学习单词和语法，通过考试；
2. 作为一项独特的技能，有益于个人发展；
3. 通过语言了解英语国家的文化。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear students,
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七、任务型读写：共25分。
47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was the middle of the day with the bright sun, blue sky, green grass, and a soft breeze (微风). It was a great day to play outside and the best day of my life because I got a new ball and a new bike as my sixth birthday presents, and I was visiting my cousin, Kristy, at her house.
“Here I go!” shouted David while kicking my new ball. David lived next door and was older than me. I thought he was a wild child, but he was actually very kind. The ball went flying as if it were going to space. “That was high!” Kristy said in surprise and we went after the ball. We all had a great time.
Later we had supper and the food my aunt made was good. While Kristy was helping do the dishes, David and I ran outside to play. We started taking turns riding my bike. David suggested that we ride it to the forest. And I agreed. David and I got on the bike and David started riding fast.
As we rode through the forest, I felt the wind brushing my face. It felt so great and free. Suddenly the bike hit a fallen branch and we went flying off the bike. Lying on the ground, I felt dizzy (眩晕的). I checked myself for injuries and saw some but they didn’t upset me.
“David!” I shouted out anxiously.
“Hey,” said a voice. I turned my head and it was David, who was standing behind me, holding my broken bike. At the sight of my disabled bike, I was so sad that I couldn’t hold back my tears. It took David some time to calm me down.
注意：
1.续写的词数应为150左右。
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
When we realized it was time to walk home, we found ourselves lost.
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It was completely dark when we saw fireworks (烟花) being set off in the distance.
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