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陕西2026届下学期高三适应性训练Ⅱ英语试题
第一部分 听力（略）
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
The Splendid Colors: Chinese Costume Culture Exhibition
Date: Oct. 1-Dec.2
Location: South Exhibition Hall 12, 6/F, the China National Arts and Crafts Museum in Beijing
Highlights
This exhibition showcases traditional costumes from more than 30 ethnic (民族的) groups across various dynasties, emphasizing the unity within Chinese culture. Visitors can gain insights into their daily activities and infer the environmental conditions based on the materials and techniques used in the costumes. This is why experts nowadays refer to these costumes as “wearable history books”.
Online Reservation
All visitors can make a reservation 1-7 days in advance through our official website or official WeChat platform. All visitors shall arrive at the museum on time according to the reserved time schedule. If you miss the appointment, entry will be denied. If you cannot visit on time, please cancel at least 2 hours beforehand. Late cancellations will not get your money back.
We do not currently accept group reservations.
Entry Instructions
Upon entering the museum, please present the original ID card used for making the reservation and the generated QR code (二维码). International visitors must present their passport along with the OR code. All visitors entering the museum shall go through a security screening. Visitors with access requirements and their accompanying family members or personal carers can skip the queues to enter the museum.
1. What is a purpose of the exhibition
A. To call for environmental protection.
B. To celebrate the cultural unity of China.
C. To explore the daily life of ethnic groups.
D. To preserve the materials and techniques.
2. What will happen if you cancel your reservation 3 hours in advance
A. Your money will be returned.
B. Your account will not be affected.
C. Your appointment will be rescheduled.
D. Your cancellation will not be accepted.
3. What are the visitors required to do when entering the museum
A. Take personal carers. B. Pay with their QR code.
C. Pass a security check. D. Confirm their reservation.
B
This fall, I officially became an empty nester. My boys — the older started third year and the younger just started first year — are living independently, beyond the reach of my house rules, annoying parental suggestions and frequent complaints about their disaster of a bathroom.
It’s taken me a while to learn how to live with my grown children when they come back for a visit. Having older kids, especially those who attend or who are about to attend university, requires a fine balance of understanding their need for independence and autonomy (自主) while still maintaining some order, agreed-upon conduct and basic cleanliness. When my older son came home after his first year, we faced late-night kitchen messes, odd hours and general chaos. It created so much frustration and, honestly, more annoyance than I care to admit.
That summer was rough — too many ignored rules, too much conflict and a kitchen that seemed to exist in a state of chaos. Neither of us really understood the other’s perspective, and we definitely didn’t handle it as well as we could have.
This past summer, my older son and I finally had an enlightening conversation. I took our conversation as an opportunity to ask his advice about how I could best handle his brother’s similar behavior. He reassured me that: there were no plans to drive me crazy. His brother was just being a normal self-involved teenager and not doing what I asked had nothing to do with me.
Wow. That conversation was a game-changer. The next day, I thought about how I could shift my approach. I could lead with kindness. And set a few basic rules of engagement, helpfully backed by a simple deal — access to the family car — and aim for peace over perfection. As my children both prepared to launch, I learned to let go of the small things, to offer help instead of criticism, and to hug more.
My children have taught me that the best way to hold on is sometimes to let go — to balance love with the freedom they need.
As I embrace my new reality free of school drop-offs and pick-ups, sports practices, appointments, I must admit that although my kitchen is spotless, I do miss their boyish energy, teasing, and constant hunt for protein.
4. Why did the author feel frustrated during her older son’s first summer back home
A. He challenged her parental authority. B. He ignored house rules and created disorder.
C. He refused to communicate with her. D. He spent too much time hanging out.
5. What did the author learn from the talk with her older son
A. Her sons were always trying to upset her.
B. It’s typical of her younger son to be self-involved.
C. She needed to set stricter rules for her sons.
D. Her younger son did not mean to hurt her.
6. Why does the author mention her kitchen in the last paragraph
A. To boast about her excellent sorting ability.
B. To show her mixed feelings of new life.
C. To convey her regret about her past parenting.
D. To reveal her anxiety about the future life.
7. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text
A. The Art of Letting Go and Holding On
B. The Conflict and Resolution in the Family
C. Balance between Family Life and Love
D. Journey to One’s Freedom and Growth
C
Colorful songbirds known as honeycreepers were once common in Hawaii. However, these native creatures are now struggling to survive because of avian malaria, a deadly disease spread by invasive (侵袭的) mosquitoes. Of the more than 50 species that once lived throughout the islands, just 17 remain today.
Now, scientists have come up with a clever plan to help the birds. They are using drones to drop thousands of lab-grown, non-biting male mosquitoes engineered to carry a type of bacteria called Wolbachia that acts as mosquito birth control. When these special males mate with wild females, the resulting eggs will not hatch, which should reduce the overall mosquito population and give the birds a much-needed break.
Since the “Birds, Not Mosquitoes” (BNM) project was started in 2023, over 40 million such mosquitoes have been released. Most of the mosquito drops have been made from helicopters. But recently, scientists began experimenting with eight-foot-long drones. A drone can’t carry as many mosquitoes as a helicopter can — just 23,000 compared to 250,000 — but it’s safer, because it doesn’t require any humans to be on board. Drones are also easier to arrange at a moment’s notice, which is a major benefit in an area with often unpredictable weather.
The mosquitoes are being dropped inside small capsules. Each capsule contains roughly 1,000 males, which are kept alive inside a temperature-controlled transport box attached to the drone. Once released, they “fall to the forest floor where they provide protection to the mosquitoes until they’re ready to fly away,” says Adam Knox, a drone pilot involved in the project. “The capsules then begin to break down once exposed to wind and rain,” he adds.
This technique, previously used against human diseases, marks its first wildlife-saving application. With climate change pushing mosquitoes to higher altitudes — the last shelter for honeycreepers, time is running out. Several of the remaining honeycreeper species are highly endangered. Some die after a single bite from an infected mosquito. Thus, curbing the mosquito population with methods like the BNM project may be the birds’ only chance to survive.
8. What can be learnt about honeycreepers from paragraph 1
A. They spread avian malaria to mosquitoes.
B. A mosquito-borne disease threatens them.
C. Thirty-three species of them have died out.
D. They are losing habitats to native creatures.
9. What led to the shift to a new carrier in the project
A. Its success in previous similar projects.
B. Its expanded carrying capacity and range.
C. Its superior operational safety and flexibility.
D. Its adaptability to various weather conditions.
10. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A. How to protect mosquitoes from diseases.
B. How to deliver the lab-grown mosquitoes.
C. How to lessen the project’s impact on nature.
D. How to control the temperature of containers.
11. What does the underlined word “curbing” in the last paragraph mean
A. Wiping out. B. Keeping track of.
C. Coexisting with. D. Keeping under control.
D
AI technology has long been able to recognize patterns in music preferences and create personalized playlists. Now, a new AI system has taken this a step further by analyzing how people listen to music and identifying their unique “listening styles”. This advancement changes how music streaming services tailor playlists to individual users, making them more enjoyable.
Music recommendation algorithms (算法) have been highly effective at suggesting new songs and artists. But Dr. Emily Carter, a music data scientist at the University of Music and Technology, notes that these algorithms often use a one-size-fits-all approach that doesn’t record the slight differences of individual listening behavior. To better understand and satisfy individual preferences, researchers need to analyze each user’s unique listening patterns.
To develop and train their AI, the researchers collected data from over 50 million listening sessions and fed it into a neural network. They tested the system by seeing how well it could distinguish between different users’ listening habits. The system was given 100 listening sessions from each of about 3,000 known users and 100 new sessions from an unknown user. The AI looked for the best match and identified the unknown user 86% of the time, according to a study presented at the International Society for Music Information Retrieval (ISMIR).“We were quite surprised by the accuracy,” says Alex Johnson, a doctoral student in Carter’s lab and the lead author of the study. A non-AI method was only 28% accurate.
“The work is innovative,” says Dr. Sarah Kim, a music researcher. “Personalized music experiences could transform how we interact with music platforms.”
The researchers are aware of the privacy impact of their system, which could potentially identify users based on their listening habits. In theory, similar systems could also analyze other behaviors, such as the types of podcasts (播客) people listen to or the timing of their music consumption. ISMIR organizers found the study impressive but questionable, and accepted it on condition that the researchers detail the privacy risks. Carter says they have decided, for now, not to release the software publicly.
12. What advancement of AI is mentioned in paragraph 1
A. Protecting people’s privacy.
B. Recognizing music patterns.
C. Tailoring personalized playlists.
D. Improving music streaming quality.
13. What does Carter say about the music recommendation algorithms
A. They consider listening styles.
B. They renew networks constantly.
C. They recommend popular songs.
D. They ignore individual preferences.
14. What is the main concern about the new AI system
A. Its technical weaknesses in analyzing data.
B. Its inability to distinguish between users’ habits.
C. Its limited accuracy compared to non-AI methods.
D. Its potential privacy risk from tracking listening habits.
15. How do ISMIR organizers feel about the new AI system study
A. Careful. B. Disappointed. C. Favorable. D. Uninterested.
第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
After the annual college entrance examination, students have to fill out their applications. Not knowing what choices they really want, some are seeking the Internet for advice, while others are clearly arranged by their parents. University or city, school or major, interest or prospect ____16____
1. Choose a major solely based on money
The mistake happens when you’re choosing a major merely based on money. ____17____ You should choose a major that you are driven to succeed in, even if you won’t make as much money.
2. A hobby is placed as your priority
____18____ Actually, when you choose to study your hobby — to build your life around it — it can lose its appeal, and then it won’t be relaxing anymore. Hence, a hobby is never mean to be your priority. However, choosing a major based on your passion means pursuing what you love despite all the work that goes into it. You will never get sick of it as time progresses.
3. Choose a major by feeling instead of research.
Being interested in a major is a start, but don’t stop there. ____19____ If you know someone in the field or with that major, ask them for some input. The idea of a specific major tends to be better than the reality for students who enter it blindly.
4. “My parents want me to choose this major”
The opinions of your friends and family aren’t something to ignore, but the choice is ultimately yours. You’re the one doing the work and earning the degree. Remember that college is an investment of both your time and money. The only way to get the best outcome is to shape your own future.
____20____ Every major has its horror stories. Never take the “easy” road when it comes to your future.
A. Often, people confuse their hobbies with their passions.
B. Passions soothe you and drive you crazy at the same time.
C. Honestly, there is no such thing as an “easy” major anyway.
D. Investigating the field will help you know what major is right for you.
E. Here are several mistakes you should avoid when applying for a major.
F. However, if you’re motivated enough to succeed, you can earn the degree.
G. You need to also consider your passions, your dislikes, and most importantly, your happiness.
三部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分35分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Joren devoted every summer to helping his grandfather run the old neighborhood bookshop. This was a small space full of all kinds of books and his grandpa’s quiet ____21____. It was always packed with customers.
One Saturday, Joren ____22____ a worn leather notebook on the locked shelf. Thinking it was ____23____ and considering it unsightly, he handed it over to an elderly waste collector without ____24____.
When his grandpa noticed its ____25____ that evening, his voice was heavy with sorrow. Joren’s chest tightened, and he felt ____26____, for he finally learned the truth: The notebook ____27____ his grandpa’s handwritten stories of helping homeless teens in the 1980s in the bookshop. He called it his “most precious treasure”.
Scared, but determined to make things ____28____, Joren spent two days looking for the collector, whose name he learnt from the locals was Corin. He stopped every soul he encountered for ____29____ and left no alley (小巷) unchecked.
_____30_____, Joren found Corin. Before Joren could finish _____31_____ the whole story, Corin smiled and took out that notebook. She said she’d _____32_____ to read the contents in it when opening it, realized its _____33_____, and kept it safe carefully. She’d just been planning to return it to Joren that very day when he happened to come _____34_____ her. Holding it tight, Joren learnt never to judge something by its _____35_____ — its true value lies in the feelings and memories it carries.
21. A. equality B. warmth C. freedom D. trust
22. A. caught sight of B. took possession of C. had control of D. made use of
23. A. dangerous B. important C. useless D. practical
24. A. complaint B. hesitation C. anxiety D. success
25. A. cover B. position C. absence D. impression
26. A. curious B. guilty C. lonely D. empty
27. A. announced B. evaluated C. signaled D. held
28. A. simple B. right C. unique D. normal
29. A. clues B. directions C. assignments D. sales
30. A. Originally B. Suddenly C. Regularly D. Eventually
31. A. recording B. proving C. reflecting D. explaining
32. A. chanced B. expected C. regretted D. struggled
33. A. concern B. function C. significance D. consequence
34. A. commenting on B. caring about C. searching for D. consulting with
35. A. value B. details C. contents D. look
二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Flames, beasts, weapons, and stars flow from wooden looms to decorate brocade (锦缎), a 1,300-year-old cloth once ____36____ (reserve) for China’s elite and now popular with young fashion designers.
This art form is so complex ____37____ even experienced craftspeople produce only about two inches a day. Traditional looms can be 18 feet long, have thousands of parts, and require dozens of steps to operate.
The ____38____ (early) examples of Chinese brocade are from the Tang dynasty (A.D. 618-907). Regional varieties developed across the country, including in Nanjing and Chengdu, home to silk museums ____39____ tourists can now buy authentic brocade scarves and bags.
The complicated cloth cannot be copied by factories. “It can be woven only on the traditional loom,” says Feng Zhao, honorary ____40____ (direct) of the China National Silk Museum in Hangzhou. This authenticity ____41____ (appeal) to older Chinese people, who appreciate brocade “from their hearts,” Zhao says, and view it ____42____ a proud symbol of cultural heritage.
____43____ (increasing), up-and-coming Chinese fashion creators are collaborating with traditional weavers to decorate clothes with symbols such as phoenixes, clouds, and dragons. Designer Chen Liwen last year launched a range of scarves and accessories ____44____ (feature) the tiger pattern. Ancient brocade, then, seems on ____45____ (it) way to be tightly connected into China’s future.
写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你的外国朋友David对中国传统民俗文化充满好奇，来信询问你最喜爱的一种传统民俗器物。请你给他回复邮件，结合外观、功能及文化寓意，介绍孔明灯（Sky Lantern）。
注意：
(1) 写作词数应为80个左右；
(2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear David,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
读后续写 （满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Tom Perry concentrated hard. The rocket competition would begin shortly. Every detail mattered, and he was determined not to overlook a single one. The pressure was huge, but Tom was accustomed to being on top. He had never tasted defeat, and he wasn’t about to start now.
The other children rarely approached him, and when they did, it felt forced. Tom preferred to keep to himself, confident in his ability to win yet again. He assembled(组装)his launch platform with great care, sorting through engines, igniters(点火器), and other tools in his toolbox. Suddenly, his igniter wire slipped from his grasp and disappeared into the grass. In a panic, he found another and carefully fitted it into place.
Tom checked his rocket again. It was perfect, but when he glanced at the others’ rockets, he found lots of problems immediately. One rocket, however, had the look of a winner. And Tom’s heart sank. A thin boy carried it carefully.
“Hi,” a voice interrupted his focus. It was the thin boy, Ed, offering a nervous smile, “Nice rocket.” Tom whispered thanks, eyes on his tools. He asked Ed where he tested his rockets because he had never seen him at the competitions before. Ed said he just practiced alone behind his house. Although Tom felt a bit nervous, he pretended not to care much about the contest. “Good luck,” said Tom, and he continued to concentrate on his own rocket.
As Ed lifted his rocket, Tom felt an increasing anxiety. Just then, he noticed a fin(尾翼)on Ed’s rocket had loosened. But Ed hadn’t noticed it. Tom felt a bit sorry but decided not to say anything.
As Ed’s turn approached, Tom’s heart jumped. He had to speak up, despite the risk of losing. “Ed, hold up!” he shouted, drawing the attention of the crowd.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Ed stopped, turned around and looked at Tom confusedly.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Tom felt the pain of defeat but also a sense of pride.
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答案版
陕西2026届下学期高三适应性训练Ⅱ英语试题
第一部分 听力（略）
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
The Splendid Colors: Chinese Costume Culture Exhibition
Date: Oct. 1-Dec.2
Location: South Exhibition Hall 12, 6/F, the China National Arts and Crafts Museum in Beijing
Highlights
This exhibition showcases traditional costumes from more than 30 ethnic (民族的) groups across various dynasties, emphasizing the unity within Chinese culture. Visitors can gain insights into their daily activities and infer the environmental conditions based on the materials and techniques used in the costumes. This is why experts nowadays refer to these costumes as “wearable history books”.
Online Reservation
All visitors can make a reservation 1-7 days in advance through our official website or official WeChat platform. All visitors shall arrive at the museum on time according to the reserved time schedule. If you miss the appointment, entry will be denied. If you cannot visit on time, please cancel at least 2 hours beforehand. Late cancellations will not get your money back.
We do not currently accept group reservations.
Entry Instructions
Upon entering the museum, please present the original ID card used for making the reservation and the generated QR code (二维码). International visitors must present their passport along with the OR code. All visitors entering the museum shall go through a security screening. Visitors with access requirements and their accompanying family members or personal carers can skip the queues to enter the museum.
1. What is a purpose of the exhibition
A. To call for environmental protection.
B. To celebrate the cultural unity of China.
C. To explore the daily life of ethnic groups.
D. To preserve the materials and techniques.
2. What will happen if you cancel your reservation 3 hours in advance
A. Your money will be returned.
B. Your account will not be affected.
C. Your appointment will be rescheduled.
D. Your cancellation will not be accepted.
3. What are the visitors required to do when entering the museum
A. Take personal carers. B. Pay with their QR code.
C. Pass a security check. D. Confirm their reservation.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C
B
This fall, I officially became an empty nester. My boys — the older started third year and the younger just started first year — are living independently, beyond the reach of my house rules, annoying parental suggestions and frequent complaints about their disaster of a bathroom.
It’s taken me a while to learn how to live with my grown children when they come back for a visit. Having older kids, especially those who attend or who are about to attend university, requires a fine balance of understanding their need for independence and autonomy (自主) while still maintaining some order, agreed-upon conduct and basic cleanliness. When my older son came home after his first year, we faced late-night kitchen messes, odd hours and general chaos. It created so much frustration and, honestly, more annoyance than I care to admit.
That summer was rough — too many ignored rules, too much conflict and a kitchen that seemed to exist in a state of chaos. Neither of us really understood the other’s perspective, and we definitely didn’t handle it as well as we could have.
This past summer, my older son and I finally had an enlightening conversation. I took our conversation as an opportunity to ask his advice about how I could best handle his brother’s similar behavior. He reassured me that: there were no plans to drive me crazy. His brother was just being a normal self-involved teenager and not doing what I asked had nothing to do with me.
Wow. That conversation was a game-changer. The next day, I thought about how I could shift my approach. I could lead with kindness. And set a few basic rules of engagement, helpfully backed by a simple deal — access to the family car — and aim for peace over perfection. As my children both prepared to launch, I learned to let go of the small things, to offer help instead of criticism, and to hug more.
My children have taught me that the best way to hold on is sometimes to let go — to balance love with the freedom they need.
As I embrace my new reality free of school drop-offs and pick-ups, sports practices, appointments, I must admit that although my kitchen is spotless, I do miss their boyish energy, teasing, and constant hunt for protein.
4. Why did the author feel frustrated during her older son’s first summer back home
A. He challenged her parental authority. B. He ignored house rules and created disorder.
C. He refused to communicate with her. D. He spent too much time hanging out.
5. What did the author learn from the talk with her older son
A. Her sons were always trying to upset her.
B. It’s typical of her younger son to be self-involved.
C. She needed to set stricter rules for her sons.
D. Her younger son did not mean to hurt her.
6. Why does the author mention her kitchen in the last paragraph
A. To boast about her excellent sorting ability.
B. To show her mixed feelings of new life.
C. To convey her regret about her past parenting.
D. To reveal her anxiety about the future life.
7. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text
A. The Art of Letting Go and Holding On
B. The Conflict and Resolution in the Family
C. Balance between Family Life and Love
D. Journey to One’s Freedom and Growth
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. B 7. A
C
Colorful songbirds known as honeycreepers were once common in Hawaii. However, these native creatures are now struggling to survive because of avian malaria, a deadly disease spread by invasive (侵袭的) mosquitoes. Of the more than 50 species that once lived throughout the islands, just 17 remain today.
Now, scientists have come up with a clever plan to help the birds. They are using drones to drop thousands of lab-grown, non-biting male mosquitoes engineered to carry a type of bacteria called Wolbachia that acts as mosquito birth control. When these special males mate with wild females, the resulting eggs will not hatch, which should reduce the overall mosquito population and give the birds a much-needed break.
Since the “Birds, Not Mosquitoes” (BNM) project was started in 2023, over 40 million such mosquitoes have been released. Most of the mosquito drops have been made from helicopters. But recently, scientists began experimenting with eight-foot-long drones. A drone can’t carry as many mosquitoes as a helicopter can — just 23,000 compared to 250,000 — but it’s safer, because it doesn’t require any humans to be on board. Drones are also easier to arrange at a moment’s notice, which is a major benefit in an area with often unpredictable weather.
The mosquitoes are being dropped inside small capsules. Each capsule contains roughly 1,000 males, which are kept alive inside a temperature-controlled transport box attached to the drone. Once released, they “fall to the forest floor where they provide protection to the mosquitoes until they’re ready to fly away,” says Adam Knox, a drone pilot involved in the project. “The capsules then begin to break down once exposed to wind and rain,” he adds.
This technique, previously used against human diseases, marks its first wildlife-saving application. With climate change pushing mosquitoes to higher altitudes — the last shelter for honeycreepers, time is running out. Several of the remaining honeycreeper species are highly endangered. Some die after a single bite from an infected mosquito. Thus, curbing the mosquito population with methods like the BNM project may be the birds’ only chance to survive.
8. What can be learnt about honeycreepers from paragraph 1
A. They spread avian malaria to mosquitoes.
B. A mosquito-borne disease threatens them.
C. Thirty-three species of them have died out.
D. They are losing habitats to native creatures.
9. What led to the shift to a new carrier in the project
A. Its success in previous similar projects.
B. Its expanded carrying capacity and range.
C. Its superior operational safety and flexibility.
D. Its adaptability to various weather conditions.
10. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A. How to protect mosquitoes from diseases.
B. How to deliver the lab-grown mosquitoes.
C. How to lessen the project’s impact on nature.
D. How to control the temperature of containers.
11. What does the underlined word “curbing” in the last paragraph mean
A. Wiping out. B. Keeping track of.
C. Coexisting with. D. Keeping under control.
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. B 11. D
D
AI technology has long been able to recognize patterns in music preferences and create personalized playlists. Now, a new AI system has taken this a step further by analyzing how people listen to music and identifying their unique “listening styles”. This advancement changes how music streaming services tailor playlists to individual users, making them more enjoyable.
Music recommendation algorithms (算法) have been highly effective at suggesting new songs and artists. But Dr. Emily Carter, a music data scientist at the University of Music and Technology, notes that these algorithms often use a one-size-fits-all approach that doesn’t record the slight differences of individual listening behavior. To better understand and satisfy individual preferences, researchers need to analyze each user’s unique listening patterns.
To develop and train their AI, the researchers collected data from over 50 million listening sessions and fed it into a neural network. They tested the system by seeing how well it could distinguish between different users’ listening habits. The system was given 100 listening sessions from each of about 3,000 known users and 100 new sessions from an unknown user. The AI looked for the best match and identified the unknown user 86% of the time, according to a study presented at the International Society for Music Information Retrieval (ISMIR).“We were quite surprised by the accuracy,” says Alex Johnson, a doctoral student in Carter’s lab and the lead author of the study. A non-AI method was only 28% accurate.
“The work is innovative,” says Dr. Sarah Kim, a music researcher. “Personalized music experiences could transform how we interact with music platforms.”
The researchers are aware of the privacy impact of their system, which could potentially identify users based on their listening habits. In theory, similar systems could also analyze other behaviors, such as the types of podcasts (播客) people listen to or the timing of their music consumption. ISMIR organizers found the study impressive but questionable, and accepted it on condition that the researchers detail the privacy risks. Carter says they have decided, for now, not to release the software publicly.
12. What advancement of AI is mentioned in paragraph 1
A. Protecting people’s privacy.
B. Recognizing music patterns.
C. Tailoring personalized playlists.
D. Improving music streaming quality.
13. What does Carter say about the music recommendation algorithms
A. They consider listening styles.
B. They renew networks constantly.
C. They recommend popular songs.
D. They ignore individual preferences.
14. What is the main concern about the new AI system
A. Its technical weaknesses in analyzing data.
B. Its inability to distinguish between users’ habits.
C. Its limited accuracy compared to non-AI methods.
D. Its potential privacy risk from tracking listening habits.
15. How do ISMIR organizers feel about the new AI system study
A. Careful. B. Disappointed. C. Favorable. D. Uninterested.
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. D 15. A
第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
After the annual college entrance examination, students have to fill out their applications. Not knowing what choices they really want, some are seeking the Internet for advice, while others are clearly arranged by their parents. University or city, school or major, interest or prospect ____16____
1. Choose a major solely based on money
The mistake happens when you’re choosing a major merely based on money. ____17____ You should choose a major that you are driven to succeed in, even if you won’t make as much money.
2. A hobby is placed as your priority
____18____ Actually, when you choose to study your hobby — to build your life around it — it can lose its appeal, and then it won’t be relaxing anymore. Hence, a hobby is never mean to be your priority. However, choosing a major based on your passion means pursuing what you love despite all the work that goes into it. You will never get sick of it as time progresses.
3. Choose a major by feeling instead of research.
Being interested in a major is a start, but don’t stop there. ____19____ If you know someone in the field or with that major, ask them for some input. The idea of a specific major tends to be better than the reality for students who enter it blindly.
4. “My parents want me to choose this major”
The opinions of your friends and family aren’t something to ignore, but the choice is ultimately yours. You’re the one doing the work and earning the degree. Remember that college is an investment of both your time and money. The only way to get the best outcome is to shape your own future.
____20____ Every major has its horror stories. Never take the “easy” road when it comes to your future.
A. Often, people confuse their hobbies with their passions.
B. Passions soothe you and drive you crazy at the same time.
C. Honestly, there is no such thing as an “easy” major anyway.
D. Investigating the field will help you know what major is right for you.
E. Here are several mistakes you should avoid when applying for a major.
F. However, if you’re motivated enough to succeed, you can earn the degree.
G. You need to also consider your passions, your dislikes, and most importantly, your happiness.
【答案】16. E 17. G 18. A 19. D 20. C
第三部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分35分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Joren devoted every summer to helping his grandfather run the old neighborhood bookshop. This was a small space full of all kinds of books and his grandpa’s quiet ____21____. It was always packed with customers.
One Saturday, Joren ____22____ a worn leather notebook on the locked shelf. Thinking it was ____23____ and considering it unsightly, he handed it over to an elderly waste collector without ____24____.
When his grandpa noticed its ____25____ that evening, his voice was heavy with sorrow. Joren’s chest tightened, and he felt ____26____, for he finally learned the truth: The notebook ____27____ his grandpa’s handwritten stories of helping homeless teens in the 1980s in the bookshop. He called it his “most precious treasure”.
Scared, but determined to make things ____28____, Joren spent two days looking for the collector, whose name he learnt from the locals was Corin. He stopped every soul he encountered for ____29____ and left no alley (小巷) unchecked.
_____30_____, Joren found Corin. Before Joren could finish _____31_____ the whole story, Corin smiled and took out that notebook. She said she’d _____32_____ to read the contents in it when opening it, realized its _____33_____, and kept it safe carefully. She’d just been planning to return it to Joren that very day when he happened to come _____34_____ her. Holding it tight, Joren learnt never to judge something by its _____35_____ — its true value lies in the feelings and memories it carries.
21. A. equality B. warmth C. freedom D. trust
22. A. caught sight of B. took possession of C. had control of D. made use of
23. A. dangerous B. important C. useless D. practical
24. A. complaint B. hesitation C. anxiety D. success
25. A. cover B. position C. absence D. impression
26. A. curious B. guilty C. lonely D. empty
27. A. announced B. evaluated C. signaled D. held
28. A. simple B. right C. unique D. normal
29. A. clues B. directions C. assignments D. sales
30. A. Originally B. Suddenly C. Regularly D. Eventually
31. A. recording B. proving C. reflecting D. explaining
32. A. chanced B. expected C. regretted D. struggled
33. A. concern B. function C. significance D. consequence
34. A. commenting on B. caring about C. searching for D. consulting with
35. A. value B. details C. contents D. look
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. B 29. A 30. D 31. D 32. A 33. C 34. C 35. D
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Flames, beasts, weapons, and stars flow from wooden looms to decorate brocade (锦缎), a 1,300-year-old cloth once ____36____ (reserve) for China’s elite and now popular with young fashion designers.
This art form is so complex ____37____ even experienced craftspeople produce only about two inches a day. Traditional looms can be 18 feet long, have thousands of parts, and require dozens of steps to operate.
The ____38____ (early) examples of Chinese brocade are from the Tang dynasty (A.D. 618-907). Regional varieties developed across the country, including in Nanjing and Chengdu, home to silk museums ____39____ tourists can now buy authentic brocade scarves and bags.
The complicated cloth cannot be copied by factories. “It can be woven only on the traditional loom,” says Feng Zhao, honorary ____40____ (direct) of the China National Silk Museum in Hangzhou. This authenticity ____41____ (appeal) to older Chinese people, who appreciate brocade “from their hearts,” Zhao says, and view it ____42____ a proud symbol of cultural heritage.
____43____ (increasing), up-and-coming Chinese fashion creators are collaborating with traditional weavers to decorate clothes with symbols such as phoenixes, clouds, and dragons. Designer Chen Liwen last year launched a range of scarves and accessories ____44____ (feature) the tiger pattern. Ancient brocade, then, seems on ____45____ (it) way to be tightly connected into China’s future.
【答案】36. reserved 37. that 38. earliest 39. where 40. director 41. appeals 42. as 43. Increasingly 44. featuring 45. its
写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你的外国朋友David对中国传统民俗文化充满好奇，来信询问你最喜爱的一种传统民俗器物。请你给他回复邮件，结合外观、功能及文化寓意，介绍孔明灯（Sky Lantern）。
注意：
(1) 写作词数应为80个左右；
(2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear David,
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Yours,
Li Hua
【参考范文】
Dear David,
Glad to know you’re curious about Chinese traditional folk culture, I’d love to share my favorite one — the Sky Lantern.
Shaped like a tiny balloon, it consists of a thin flame-resistant paper cover and a lightweight bamboo frame, which keeps its elegant shape steady. At the bottom, a small heat source warms the air inside the cover. As the heated air gets lighter, it creates an upward force that gently lifts the lantern into the night sky. It carries deep cultural meaning. People release it during festivals like the Lantern Festival, writing wishes on it to pray for family well-being and good fortune.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写 （满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Tom Perry concentrated hard. The rocket competition would begin shortly. Every detail mattered, and he was determined not to overlook a single one. The pressure was huge, but Tom was accustomed to being on top. He had never tasted defeat, and he wasn’t about to start now.
The other children rarely approached him, and when they did, it felt forced. Tom preferred to keep to himself, confident in his ability to win yet again. He assembled(组装)his launch platform with great care, sorting through engines, igniters(点火器), and other tools in his toolbox. Suddenly, his igniter wire slipped from his grasp and disappeared into the grass. In a panic, he found another and carefully fitted it into place.
Tom checked his rocket again. It was perfect, but when he glanced at the others’ rockets, he found lots of problems immediately. One rocket, however, had the look of a winner. And Tom’s heart sank. A thin boy carried it carefully.
“Hi,” a voice interrupted his focus. It was the thin boy, Ed, offering a nervous smile, “Nice rocket.” Tom whispered thanks, eyes on his tools. He asked Ed where he tested his rockets because he had never seen him at the competitions before. Ed said he just practiced alone behind his house. Although Tom felt a bit nervous, he pretended not to care much about the contest. “Good luck,” said Tom, and he continued to concentrate on his own rocket.
As Ed lifted his rocket, Tom felt an increasing anxiety. Just then, he noticed a fin(尾翼)on Ed’s rocket had loosened. But Ed hadn’t noticed it. Tom felt a bit sorry but decided not to say anything.
As Ed’s turn approached, Tom’s heart jumped. He had to speak up, despite the risk of losing. “Ed, hold up!” he shouted, drawing the attention of the crowd.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Ed stopped, turned around and looked at Tom confusedly.
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Tom felt the pain of defeat but also a sense of pride.
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【参考范文】
Ed stopped, turned around and looked at Tom confusedly. Tom pointed to the loose fin. Ed fixed it just in time, and his rocket shot into the sky perfectly. The crowd cheered, and Tom felt a mix of regret and relief. He had solved a problem, but at the cost of his own victory. As his name was called, he had to walk into the field, win or lose. The numbers were announced, and Tom’s rocket had reached an impressive height, but it wasn’t enough to beat Ed. Then he noticed Ed coming over to him.
Tom felt the pain of defeat but also a sense of pride. He had helped Ed, and that counted for something. As he packed up his tools, a hand fell on his shoulder. It was Ed, thanking him. Tom couldn’t help but feel a connection, a shared bond over their common love of rockets. The other children approached, their attitudes softened by the day’s events. They invited Tom to join them at Ed’s house, and he nodded, feeling a shift within him. For the first time, he saw the value in sharing his passion and skills with others.

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