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高二年级英语试卷
第 I 卷
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A 、B 、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1 ．What time is the woman’s appointment
A ．At 2:00. B ．At 3:00. C ．At 4:00.
2 ．Which house is the woman looking for
A ．The one near a bookstore.
B ．The one with a garage.
C ．The one with a pool in the garden.
3 ．Where does the conversation take place
A ．At a railway station. B ．At Bob’s home. C ．At a restaurant.
4 ．What is the man hoping to do
A ．Choose new team members.
B ．Become an ice-skating coach.
C ．Get into the Olympic ice-skating team.
5 ．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A ．Replacing a computer. B ．Upgrading a system. C ．Installing software.
第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A 、B、 C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读 两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6 ．How does the man feel about returning to his current position
A ．Secure. B ．Uncertain. C ．Concerned.
7 ．What did the man fail to do
A ．Get a promotion. B ．Sign a business contract. C ．Delay taking up a position.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8 ．Where did the woman go
A ．A farm. B ．The mountains. C ．The seaside.
9 ．How did the woman feel at the beginning of the holiday
A ．Worried. B ．Excited. C ．Disappointed.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
10 ．What did Debbie’s parents want her to do
A ．Attend an acting school. B ．Get an English degree. C ．Participate in more plays.
11 ．What suggestion does Debbie give to people aiming to be actors
A．Researching into roles. B．Trying to get acting awards. C．Preparing for unemployment.
12 ．What does Debbie value most about acting
A ．Performing classic roles.
B ．Getting more acting opportunities.
C ．Moving the audience emotionally.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
13 ．What is the relationship between the speakers
A ．Father and daughter. B ．Teacher and student. C ．Classmates.
14 ．Which language does the woman speak best
A ．French. B ．German. C ．Italian.
15 ．Why does the woman want to go abroad
A ．To get valuable experience. B ．To learn a new language. C ．To travel with her friends.
16 ．What does the man think of the food in Paris
A ．Simple. B ．Expensive. C ．Delicious.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17 ．What should the tourists do
A ．Prepare some food. B ．Pack their own bags. C ．Get to the lake themselves.
18 ．What can the tourists do at the spot
A．Make their own meals. B．Have afternoon snacks. C．Enjoy various sports activities. 19 ．What does the speaker say about the special family price
A ．It is offered only this week.
B ．The children come for free.
C ．The meals aren’t included.
20 ．Why should the families book quickly
A ．The number of rooms is limited.
B ．There is only one tour for each month.
C ．The price will change from next week.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分 50 分）
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A 、B 、C 、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Job Wanted: RE & S Enterprises Pte Ltd is Hiring
RE&S Enterprises Pte Ltd is a leading restaurant chain with more than 70 outlets (分店) in Singapore. Our 30 years of presence in Singapore signifies the commitment to continual growth
and innovation. Our business and customer principle seizes opportunities to offer an experience of exotic (异域的) cultures via relevant, affordable quality and service that are focused on Food for Life. We welcome you to be part of our Growing Team!
Join Our Baking Crew at the Central Kitchen!
Love baking Want to be part of something fresh, fast-paced, and full of flavor
We’re looking for young, energetic, and passionate individuals to join our dynamic Bakery Central Kitchen team!
Roles Available:
Bakery staff: Help prepare, shape, and bake delicious treats.
Management Trainee: Train and become a future Central Kitchen Manager.
We’re Looking For:
School leavers or fresh graduates are welcomed.
No experience No problem we’ll train you.
Passionate about baking and mastering new skills.
Able to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Team player with a great attitude.
What You’ll Get:
On-the-job training from experienced bakers.
Career growth opportunities.
Staff discounts.
Fun and supportive team environment.
Clean, organized, and modern kitchen settings.
APPLY NOW
21 ．What is the main goal of RE&S Enterprises Pte Ltd
A ．To expand its business worldwide. B ．To supply raw materials to bakeries.
C ．To promote local eating habits in Singapore. D ．To deliver cultural experiences through food.
22 ．Which of the following is a MUST for the job applicants
A ．The ability to work well in a team. B ．A university degree in management.
C ．Rich working experience in baking. D ．Familiarity with modern kitchen settings.
23 ．What benefit can the employees enjoy
A ．A high starting salary. B ．Flexible working hours.
C ．Cheaper food and drinks. D ．Free housing arrangements.
B
Several years ago, I was addicted to personal bests (PBs). I treated every run as a
never-ceasing battle against time with my GPS watch serving as my judge. Failure seemed certain unless I hit the target pace while success merely fueled the urge to map out how to go faster next time.
It was two years before this means of running brought out multiple physical discomforts in me. Then a major injury — my broken ankle — sidelined me for three months, forcing me to
switch to long, unhurried walks in the nearby park — no watch, no headphones and just the
rhythm of my footsteps. It came as a revelation: I noticed the golden color of dusk filtering
through oak leaves, the laughter of children echoing from the playground and the smell of freshly baked bread floating from a nearby bakery.
When I returned to running, I resolved to abandon the addiction to PBs, opting for a pace gentle enough to allow off-key singing without breathing heavily. I joined a social running group, where we paused to pet dogs and share weekly stories. Then trail running, where roots and rocks demand full attention to footing rather than speed, became my new pursuit. Initially, it felt odd,
like I was cheating, casting me into a mild state of disquiet with this unaccustomed pace. Soon, this shift brought clarity.
One Saturday dawn, an aimless run led me to a reservoir. As I watched the sunlight
sparkling on the water, I realized I hadn’t checked my electronic watch even once-no thoughts of pace or distance, just pure pleasure in running. That’s when it hit me: The essence of running
doesn’t lie in pursuing data but in fully inhabiting the present, embracing surrounding delights and connecting with my body, nature and the world. That, indeed, is the greatest personal best of all.
Now, I run to unwind after a long workday, to bond with friends and to witness sunrises.
Occasionally I race at full speed, only when it feels fulfilling, not driven by a device and letting go of the need to prove myself.
24 ．What can we learn about the author in paragraph 1
A ．He felt tired of daily training. B ．He ran to compete with others.
C ．He used GPS to explore routes. D ．He cared too much about his records.
25 ．What does the underlined word “revelation” in paragraph 2 probably refer to
A ．A temporary relief. B ．A deep regret.
C ．A refreshing realization. D ．A painful recovery.
26 ．What is the author’s current attitude towards his GPS watch
A ．Highly dependent. B ．Less concerned.
C ．Strongly critical. D ．Deeply confused.
27 ．What does the author’s experience convey
A ．Physical injuries often lead to mental growth.
B ．Setting practical goals is essential for athletes.
C ．True pleasure in sports lies beyond tracking data.
D ．Social connection is the ultimate goal of running.
C
Recently, multiple topics related to “raising lobsters (龙虾)” trended on Chinese social
media, capturing widespread public attention. However, the “lobster” in question is not a tasty
dish; instead, it is the nickname for OpenClaw, an open-source artificial intelligence software.
Because of its distinctive red lobster icon, netizens affectionately refer to the process of setting up and training it as “raising lobsters.” This unusual trend highlights a growing public fascination
with autonomous technology.
Unlike conversational AI models like ChatGPT that merely offer suggestions or generate
text, OpenClaw acts as a highly proactive personal assistant. Once granted (授权) device access, it can fully take over various software to independently carry out complex, multi-step tasks. Beyond just organizing folders or sending emails, it can seamlessly edit documents, book travel tickets,
and manage daily schedules. Activated by simple voice commands, this hands-free automation represents a massive leap forward in digital productivity.
However, using OpenClaw requires significant technical expertise, often involving
complicated computer coding environments. This difficult learning process has given birth to a
booming “door-to-door installation (上门安装)” service industry. Searches for “OpenClaw
installation” on various e-commerce platforms reveal on-site prices ranging from 300 to 800 yuan, with 500 yuan being the standard rate. Remote installation services are more affordable, typically costing between 50 and 100 yuan. The surging demand is so high that college students skilled in
technology and IT workers are quickly cashing in. Remarkably, some claim to have earned a surprising amount of money within just a few days from this service alone.
While this profitable gold rush continues, cybersecurity experts caution users about
potential data privacy risks. They warn that granting extensive system permissions to unfamiliar third-party installers can be extremely dangerous. Moving forward, open-source developers are
actively working to simplify the software’s architecture. They hope to eventually make the
installation process completely accessible to everyday consumers, allowing everyone to enjoy the convenience safely.
28 ．What makes OpenClaw stand out from conversational AI models
A ．It relies heavily on typed instructions. B ．It acts independently to perform tasks.
C ．It focuses mainly on generating emails. D ．It provides suggestions for daily schedules.
29 ．What leads to the surge of the “door-to-door installation” service
A ．The potential personal data theft.
B ．The difficulty in setting up the software.
C ．The high prices on e-commerce platforms.
D ．The promotion by technically skilled students.
30 ．What can we infer about OpenClaw from the last paragraph
A ．It will become more user-friendly. B ．It will be banned for privacy risks.
C ．It will completely take over IT jobs. D ．It will be replaced by newer models.
31 ．What is the author’s main purpose in writing the text
A ．To promote the AI service industry. B ．To introduce a trending AI assistant.
C ．To warn about potential cyber threats. D ．To guide the installation of OpenClaw.
D
It might seem strange that in an information-rich world, people often try their best to avoid finding out about certain things. Whether it’s skipping a follow-up doctor’s appointment or
refusing to read an unsettling news article, this tendency has a name: “the Ostrich (鸵鸟) Effect,” just like the bird supposedly burying its head in the sand. Researchers at the University of Chicago set out to understand when and why this occurs.
In one experiment, children aged from 5 to 10 were asked to imagine their favorite and least favorite candy. Then came the choice: Would they like to watch a video about why eating that
candy was bad for their teeth Children at the age of 5 or 6 wanted to know — good or bad, the information itself was exciting. Older children, however, hesitated. They were much less
interested in hearing about the downsides oftheir favorite treat, though they had no problem learning why their least favorite candy was bad.
So why do children transform from fearless learners into strategic avoiders The answer
lies in emotions. Information is not neutral (中立的) — it often carries consequences for how we feel. News about our health, abilities, or beliefs can trigger disappointment, anxiety, or shame. By
avoiding knowledge, people protect themselves, at least in the short term, from negative emotions.
Saving ourselves from pain can be protective, yet when avoidance becomes habitual, the
costs can outweigh the benefits. At a personal level, refusing to learn important medical
information can endanger health. At a societal level, avoidance may entrench political divides or
stubborn mindsets. When people deliberately tune out perspectives that challenge their worldview, they lose opportunities for growth, understanding, and connection.
At its core, the Ostrich Effect reveals something deeply human. We are curious creatures,
but also fragile ones. We want to know, yet we fear what knowing might mean. This push and pull shapes our decisions every day. This is why researchers stress the importance of teaching children not only to embrace curiosity, but also to develop resilience (韧性) and always grab the chance to learn, adapt, and succeed.
32 ．Which of the following shows the “Ostrich Effect”
A ．A patient checking drug side effects.
B ．A player blaming others for his failure.
C ．A runner dropping out of a fierce race.
D ．A student refusing to check his test scores.
33 ．Why does the “Ostrich Effect” occur
A ．To build up self-confidence. B ．To avoid psychological pain.
C ．To screen useless information. D ．To develop independent thinking.
34 ．What does the underlined word “entrench” in paragraph 4 mean
A ．deepen. B ．create. C ．remove. D ．settle.
35 ．Which of the following is the best title for the text
A ．Information Explosion: A Modern Crisis
B ．The Ostrich Effect: Why We Avoid Facts
C ．Emotions: The Key to Strategic Learning
D ．The Ostrich Effect: Comfort Comes First
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有
两项为多余选项。
I put on a headset, and within seconds I am somewhere else. Ice sheets float on dark water. Wind brushes past my ears, sharp and restless. In the distance, mountains glow (发光) under the moonlight. Moments later, I find myself inside a museum, leaning close to a painting I have never seen in real life. 36 This is the promise of virtual reality (VR): a world delivered to us
without leaving home.
There is much to appreciate in this form of travel. 37 There is no need to consider weather conditions, health issues or financial pressure. You may enter distant places at any
moment and leave just as freely. For those restricted by schedule, health, or income, VR quietly removes barriers that traditional travel often sets in place.
38 Travelers wander through unfamiliar streets, sample local dishes, and engage face-to-face with people shaped by different traditions. Such encounters awaken the senses and create lasting memories. More importantly, they change how places feel to us, not just how we understand them.
This distinction is clear, because learning about a destination is not the same as being there. Virtual travel offers designed scenes and programmed sensations, but it remains carefully
controlled. Real travel, by contrast, is shaped by unpredictability. 39 In those unplanned moments, understanding becomes lived rather than recorded.
Virtual reality will undoubtedly continue to evolve, enriching how we preview journeys and imagine distant worlds. Still, it cannot replace actual presence. Travel is not simply about seeing
farther; it is also about feeling where you stand. 40
A ．I am not moving, yet I am traveling.
B ．Yet real travel leaves a deeper mark.
C ．My feet ache as my journey stretches across the day.
D ．Virtual journeys are convenient, time-saving, and widely accessible.
E ．Some knowledge, it seems, only arrives when your feet are on the ground.
F ．It demands choices, adaptation, and constant awareness of the unexpected.
G ．But the convenience may gradually weaken our desire to explore the real world.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节 完形填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的 A 、B 、C 、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
“Rockalina now has a new friend,” Chris Leone, who runs an animal shelter in New Jersey, shared in an online video. The footage captured a remarkable moment: for the time in nearly half a century, the elderly turtle was meeting her own kind.
“What a truly _________ scene,” he added, his voice warm with emotion, “For almost fifty years, Rockalina’s world was by the tiles (瓷砖) of a kitchen floor; now, it is defined by the quiet rhythm of her little friend.”
Rockalina is an eastern box turtle, found in the eastern United States. These turtles get their from their special ability to withdraw almost entirely into their
box-shaped shells. Though once common, their numbers have sharply in recent
decades — the result of habitat loss, road accidents, and, as in Rockalina’s case, being taken from the wild as .
Back in 1977, a boy Rockalina near his home. His family decided to keep her, and then, she lived on their kitchen floor, cat food and vegetables. Last February,
Leone took her in, concerned about her health. Ten months of care followed, her strength gradually .
Then came the day of the introduction. “I brought a young turtle to meet Rockalina,” Leone explained. “Right away, they .” The two began to walk slowly side by side. Her head
tilting slightly, Rockalina even paused _________, as if making sure her little friend could keep up. “Many think turtles live alone, but that’s not the whole . They can truly enjoy
— and here’s the proof.”
This first meeting is only the . With her health improving, Leone hopes to introduce more turtles, building a small, much-needed family around her.
41 ．A ．very B ．next C ．last D ．first
42 ．A ．moving B ．dramatic C ．familiar D ．shocking
43 ．A ．provided B ．measured C ．governed D ．covered
44 ．A ．rarely B ．accidentally C ．naturally D ．ultimately
45 ．A ．name B ．gift C ．nickname D ．label
46 ．A ．declined B ．multiplied C ．changed D ．expanded
47 ．A ．food B ．specimens C ．souvenirs D ．pets
48 ．A ．identified B ．founded C ．spotted D ．tracked
49 ．A ．turning to B ．putting on C ．feeding on D ．adapting to
50 ．A ．returning B ．recovering C ．refreshing D ．reforming
51 ．A ．danced B ．clicked C ．trapped D ．smiled
52 ．A ．respectfully B ．occasionally C ．nervously D ．instantly
53 ．A ．concept B ．fact C ．definition D ．story
54 ．A ．ownership B ．help C ．music D ．company
55 ．A ．chance B ．beginning C ．struggle D ．treatment
第二节 语法填空（共 10 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。
Art is everywhere. Most public spaces have been carefully designed by artistic minds to be both functional and beautiful. Why, then, is art still so widely considered to be “the easy subject” at school, 56 (significant) to wider society, or even a waste of time and effort
Actually, art connects culture and commerce like few other things can. It generates income and carries emotional value. When people attend 57 live concert, they pay not only for
the joy of live music, the comfort of convenient hotels, or the pleasure of good meals, 58 importantly for a unique experience and a lasting memory. Modern consumers increasingly seek
life experiences over basic material possessions, as their values change, 59 (make) art an important driver of the cultural economy.
Moreover, art strengthens community bonds and reduce loneliness. Shared artistic
experiences encourage reflection and discussion, creating social connections. They also allow
people to express common values, especially through works that honor important national
60 (event). Additionally, studies show that people who 61 (frequent) cultural activities in recent months turn out to harvest better well-being.
Engagement with the arts also benefits 62 (child) development. Those
63 (involve) in drama show improved literary skills, while music practice enhances
math and language abilities. Art-inclined children are more likely to find employment later in life. Clearly, art is vital to human life. ____64____ it, existence would be dull and static — art is part of 65 makes us truly human.
第 II 卷
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
66 ．假设你是李华，针对身边部分同学沉迷于使用电子产品这一现象，请给学校报社投稿，倡议同学们回归“数字极简主义”（Digital Minimalism）的生活方式。内容包括：
1 ．陈述具体现象；2 ．倡议数字极简生活。
注意：（1）写作词数应为 100 词左右；（2）可适当增加细节，使内容充实、行文连贯。
Less Screen, More Life
第二节（满分 25 分）
67 ．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I hated it when Momma said fate hadn’t put magic in my feet. If I wasn’t meant to dance, why did I grow up in Harlem, right across from the ballroom (舞厅) If I wasn’t supposed to
dance, how could I express the rhythms (节奏) beating in my heart
Every evening, I watched my neighbor Frankie and the other kids practice their dance
moves on the street. However, with my weak legs, I could do nothing but beat the rhythms on the kitchen table. Soon they would crowd inside the ballroom, swinging to the music like real dancers. I heard that music every night, but Momma could never spare me the thirty cents admission.
That’s why I let my friend Emily talk me into sneaking in.
“Don’t you want to try dancing to a real band ” she called, “We can sneak in from the back door.”
My mind was made up. Then I hurried after Emily towards the back door.
“Hey, you kids!” a voice called out, “You aren’t supposed to be here!”
I froze. Leaning against a parked car was obviously a drummer (鼓手), playing with a pair of drumsticks (鼓槌). But before I could react, Emily grabbed my arm and pulled me through the door. We raced down a hallway and up a dim staircase. When we finally pushed through to the
main hall, I stopped dead.
The ballroom was enormous, packed with dancers dressed in their finest. Two bands set on the stage side by side, playing hard as if they were fighting a joyful musical battle. Among them
was the drummer that had yelled at us before. But I was too excited to care about it. I took Emily’s hand, and the music swept us up. For a few magical minutes, I was in heaven. Then my weak legs failed me. I landed hard on the floor.
“Man, I never seen a cripple (瘸子) dancing like that.” Frankie and his friends stood over me, laughing out loud.
Tears stung my eyes, but rage burned hotter. The fact that I wasn’t fit to dance didn’t mean I wasn’t fit for music! I could make the music that brought the dancers to life! I got up and walked away angrily to a table in the corner.
注意：（1）续写词数应为 150 左右；（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: I began beating a rhythm on the table.
_______________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2: The drummer handed me his drumsticks.
1 ．B
【原文】W: My four o’clock appointment has been changed again.
M: What time have they arranged it for this time
W: They asked me to be there an hour earlier.
M: You’d better leave home by two o’clock then, to be on the safe side.
2 ．A
【原文】W: How can I find your house
M: You can’t miss it. It’s beside a bookstore opposite a house with a pool in the garden. We haven’t got a garage so you’ll have to park in the street.
3 ．A
【原文】W: I just can’t understand this long delay!
M: Wait a minute! I think they’re announcing our train. It’s arriving at platform 2.
W: Good, we should be there in an hour, and then we can drive straight to Bob’s house to have dinner.
4 ．C
【原文】W: I understand that you’re hoping to make the Olympic ice skating team.
M: Yes. I think I’m as good as anyone else who was chosen.
5 ．C
【原文】M: Did you manage to get that new software installed on your computer
W: Oh, I tried, but I ran into a bit of a problem. It requires a really specific operating system, and mine is too old. I’ll try it on my sister’s computer.
6 ．A 7 ．C
【原文】W: Two years’ living away is a long time.
M: Yes, but I don’t have to worry about whether I can return to my old position. That’s guaranteed anyway. And opportunities to work overseas like this aren’t common.
W: Especially to oversee new project developments.
M: Well, I was already doing similar work. Not sure if it’s really a promotion. The only thing is I tried to negotiate a delay to sign the contract of the new position for more preparation time but
failed. I felt I didn’t have any say in the matter.
8 ．B 9 ．A
【原文】M: Hey, Cindy. I haven’t seen you for days. Where have you been
W: I went on a trip with my family.
M: How was your trip going
W: It was fantastic. Normally we just head for the seaside as that’s what the kids like but this year their grandparents took them to stay with some friends of theirs on a farm in Italy. Anyhow, we
could go anywhere we wanted to go. In the end we decided to go hill-walking. We used to do it a lot when we were at university but hadn’t done it for about fifteen years so we were afraid we’d be a bit unfit. But we were fine. We got up to 5,000 feet and had the most amazing views.
10 ．B 11 ．C 12 ．C
【原文】M: What was your first acting experience, Debbie
W: I played a tomato in a school play at the age of 7, and I immediately fell in love with that.
M: But you attended acting school only after you had received a university degree in English.
W: True. I did the degree out of respect for my parents’ wishes.
M: What advice would you give to someone who wants to follow a career in the theater
W: They may be able to perform a variety of roles and some of them may even get acting awards. However, they should know that there will probably be periods of unemployment.
M: So what is it that truly fuels you to keep on going
W: Well, I really enjoy performing classic roles in famous plays, but there’s nothing quite like the moment you know you’ve moved someone with your performance.
13 ．A 14 ．B 15 ．A 16 ．B
【原文】W: I don’t understand why you don’t want me to study abroad.
M: Because your mother and I want to look after you and make sure you are safe.
W: It’s not as ifI’m going halfway round the Earth to America or Australia. Anyway, I’ve applied to colleges in Germany, France and Italy. My first choice would be Germany, followed by France, of course, given that my German is more fluent than my French, but I wouldn’t mind a couple of years in Italy either. It would be great to learn a fourth language.
M: I still don’t understand why you want to go abroad. All your friends are staying here …
W: You know perfectly well that my ambition is to eventually work for the European Commission, and I believe studying abroad would greatly assist me in achieving that.
M: But studying abroad will be far more costly than studying here, not to mention the cost of living. Last time your mother and I were in Paris, we paid a fortune for a simple lunch.
W: Don’t worry. If I end up in Paris, I won’t be eating in pricey restaurants.
17 ．B 18 ．C 19 ．B 20 ．A
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21 ．D 22 ．A 23 ．C
本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍 RE&S 企业的概况，以及其中心厨房烘焙团队的招聘岗位、要求和员工福利。
21 ．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Our business and customer principle seizes opportunities to offer an experience of exotic (异域的) cultures via relevant, affordable quality and service that are focused on Food for Life. (我们的经营和客户原则是抓住机会，通过以“生活之食” 为核心的、相关且实惠的品质和服务，提供异域文化体验。)”可知，该公司的主要目标是通过食物传递文化体验。故选 D 项。
22．细节理解题。根据 We’re Looking For 部分中的“Team player with a great attitude. (有良好态度的团队合作者。)”可知，求职者必须具备良好的团队合作能力。故选 A 项。
23 ．推理判断题。根据 What You’ll Get 部分中的“Staff discounts. (员工折扣。)”可知，员工可以享受折扣福利，由此可推断员工能享用更便宜的饮食。故选 C 项。
24 ．D 25 ．C 26 ．B 27 ．C
这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者曾沉迷跑步个人最佳成绩导致受伤，伤后领悟运动真谛，放弃数据执念，开始享受跑步本身与当下的美好。
24．细节理解题。根据第一段“Several years ago, I was addicted to personal bests (PBs). I treated every run as a never-ceasing battle against time with my GPS watch serving as my judge. Failure seemed certain unless I hit the target pace while success merely fueled the urge to map out how to go faster next time.( 几年前，我痴迷于个人最佳成绩（PB）。我把每一次跑步都视为与时间的一场永无休止的较量，而我的 GPS 手表则充当着裁判的角色。除非达到目标速度，否则失败似乎已是必然；而成功只会让我更渴望下次如何跑得更快。)”可知，在第一段中，我们可以了解到作者过于在意自己的成绩记录。故选 D 项。
25 ．词句猜测题。根据第二段中“Then a major injury — my broken ankle — sidelined me for
three months, forcing me to switch to long, unhurried walks in the nearby park — no watch, no
headphones and just the rhythm of my footsteps.( 随后，一场严重的伤势——我的脚踝骨折
——让我休养了三个月，这迫使我改换成在附近的公园里缓慢而从容地散步——没有手表，没有耳机，只有脚步的节奏。)” 以及“I noticed the golden color of dusk filtering through oak
leaves, the laughter of children echoing from the playground and the smell of freshly baked bread floating from a nearby bakery.( 我注意到夕阳的金色光线透过橡树的叶子洒下，孩子们的笑声从游乐场传来，还有附近面包店飘来的新鲜出炉面包的香气)”可知，受伤后作者被迫不带任何设备慢走，第一次注意到了身边的自然与生活之美。“revelation”在此处指一种全新的、令人豁然开朗的领悟，即跑步之外还有更值得关注的事物。C 选项 A refreshing realization“令人振奋的领悟”符合语境。故选 C 项。
26 ．推理判断题。根据第四段中“One Saturday dawn, an aimless run led me to a reservoir. As I watched the sunlight sparkling on the water, I realized I hadn’t checked my electronic watch even once-no thoughts of pace or distance, just pure pleasure in running. That’s when it hit me: The
essence of running doesn’t lie in pursuing data but in fully inhabiting the present, embracing
surrounding delights and connecting with my body, nature and the world. That, indeed, is the
greatest personal best of all.( 在一个周六的清晨，毫无目的地跑步把我带到了一个水库边。当我看着阳光在水面上闪烁时，我意识到自己竟然连一次都没有查看过电子表——没有考虑速度或距离，有的只是纯粹的跑步乐趣。就在那时，我突然领悟到：跑步的本质不在于追求数据，而在于完全沉浸于当下，拥抱周围的美好事物，并与自己的身体、自然以及世界建立联
系。这才是最伟大的个人最佳体验)”可推知，作者现在对 GPS 手表不再那么在意。故选 B项。
27．推理判断题。根据文章大意以及最后一段中“Now, I run to unwind after a long workday, to bond with friends and to witness sunrises. Occasionally I race at full speed, only when it feels
fulfilling, not driven by a device and letting go of the need to prove myself.( 现在，我跑步是为了在漫长的工作日结束后放松身心，是为了与朋友增进感情，也是为了观赏日出。偶尔我会全速奔跑，但只有当这种奔跑让我感到满足时，我才这样做，不是受某个设备的驱使，并且我已放下了证明自己的需求)”可知，全文通过作者的亲身经历，揭示了核心主旨：运动的本质不在于追求冰冷的数据和成绩，而在于全身心投入当下，感受身体、自然与世界的美好。故选 C 项。
28 ．B 29 ．B 30 ．A 31 ．B
本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了近期在中国社交媒体上引发热议的开源人工智能软件 OpenClaw ，包括其特点、安装服务情况以及未来发展方向等内容。
28 ．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Unlike conversational AI models like ChatGPT that merely offer suggestions or generate text, OpenClaw acts as a highly proactive personal assistant. Once
granted (授权) device access, it can fully take over various software to independently carry out
complex, multi-step tasks.(与像 ChatGPT 这样仅提供建议或生成文本的对话式人工智能模型不同，OpenClaw 是一个高度主动的个人助理。一旦获得设备访问权限，它就可以完全接管各种软件，独立执行复杂的多步骤任务。)”可知，OpenClaw 能独立执行任务，这使得它与对话式人工智能模型不同。故选 B 项。
29 ．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“However, using OpenClaw requires significant technical
expertise, often involving complicated computer coding environments. This difficult learning
process has given birth to a booming “door-to-door installation (上门安装)” service industry.(然而，使用 OpenClaw 需要大量的技术专业知识，通常涉及复杂的计算机编码环境。这一艰难的学习过程催生了一个蓬勃发展的‘上门安装’服务行业。)”可知，设置该软件的困难导致了“上门安装”服务的激增。故选 B 项。
30 ．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Moving forward, open-source developers are actively
working to simplify the software’s architecture. They hope to eventually make the installation
process completely accessible to everyday consumers, allowing everyone to enjoy the
convenience safely.(展望未来，开源开发人员正在积极努力简化软件架构。他们希望最终让
普通消费者能够完全轻松地进行安装，让每个人都能安全地享受这种便利。)”可推断， OpenClaw 未来会变得更方便用户使用。故选 A 项。
31 ．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Recently, multiple topics related to “raising lobsters (龙虾)” trended on Chinese social media, capturing widespread public attention. However, the “lobster” in question is not a tasty dish; instead, it is the nickname for OpenClaw, an open-source artificial
intelligence software.(最近，多个与‘养龙虾’相关的话题在中国社交媒体上成为热门，吸引了公众的广泛关注。然而，这里所说的‘龙虾’并不是一道美味佳肴；相反，它是开源人工智能软件 OpenClaw 的昵称。)” 以及全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了近期热门的开源人工智能软件 OpenClaw，所以作者写这篇文章的主要目的是介绍一款热门的人工智能助手。故选 B 项。
32 ．D 33 ．B 34 ．A 35 ．B
本文是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了鸵鸟效应的定义、产生原因（回避负面情绪），并分析了其潜在危害，同时强调应培养好奇心与心理韧性去面对事实。
32．推理判断题。根据第一段“Whether it’s skipping a follow-up doctor’s appointment or refusing to read an unsettling news article, this tendency has a name: “the Ostrich (鸵鸟) Effect,” just like the bird supposedly burying its head in the sand.(无论是跳过后续的医生预约，还是拒绝阅读令人不安的新闻报道，这种倾向都有一个名字：“鸵鸟效应”，就像这种鸟会把头埋进沙子里一样。)”可知，鸵鸟效应的核心是刻意回避不愿面对的、可能带来负面情绪的信息或事实。选项 D“A student refusing to check his test scores(一个学生拒绝查看自己的考试成绩)”正是为了避免看到不理想分数带来的失望或焦虑，符合鸵鸟效应。故选 D。
33 ．细节理解题。根据第三段中“News about our health, abilities, or beliefs can trigger
disappointment, anxiety, or shame. By avoiding knowledge, people protect themselves, at least in the short term, from negative emotions.(关于我们的健康、能力或信念的消息，可能会引发失望、焦虑或羞愧。通过回避相关信息，人们至少在短期内可以保护自己免受负面情绪的困扰。)”可知，鸵鸟效应出现的原因是人们为了避免心理上的痛苦。故选 B。
34 ．词句猜测题。根据第四段中“Saving ourselves from pain can be protective, yet when
avoidance becomes habitual, the costs can outweigh the benefits. At a personal level, refusing to
learn important medical information can endanger health.(把自己从痛苦中拯救出来可以起到保护作用，但当逃避成为习惯时，代价就会超过收益。在个人层面上，拒绝了解重要的医疗信息会危及健康。)”可知，此处主要阐述鸵鸟效应带来的弊端；因此“At a societal level, avoidance may entrench political divides or stubborn mindsets. (在社会层面，回避行为可能会 entrench 政
治分歧或顽固心态。)”是指刻意回避信息会使政治分歧或固执思维加深、加剧，entrench 的意思是“加深，加剧” 。故选 A。
35．主旨大意题。文章开篇“It might seem strange that in an information-rich world, people often try their best to avoid finding out about certain things. Whether it’s skipping a follow-up doctor’s
appointment or refusing to read an unsettling news article, this tendency has a name: “the Ostrich
(鸵鸟) Effect,” just like the bird supposedly burying its head in the sand.(在一个信息丰富的世界里，人们经常尽力避免发现某些事情，这似乎很奇怪。无论是不去看医生，还是拒绝读一篇令人不安的新闻，这种倾向有一个名字：“鸵鸟效应” ，就像鸟儿把头埋在沙子里一样。)” 引出 “鸵鸟效应” 的概念，接着通过实验分析儿童产生该效应的原因，解释其出现的心理根源，再论述其危害，最后点明研究意义。全文围绕“鸵鸟效应”展开，解释人们为何会回避事实。 B 选项“The Ostrich Effect: Why We Avoid Facts(鸵鸟效应：为什么我们回避事实)”能够概括 文章主旨，适合作为最佳标题。故选 B。
36 ．A 37 ．D 38 ．B 39 ．F 40 ．E
这是一篇议论文。文章通过作者的虚拟现实体验引入，探讨了虚拟旅行与现实旅行的区别，指出虚拟现实无法替代真实旅行所带来的感官体验和情感联结。
36 ．前文“I put on a headset, and within seconds I am somewhere else. (我戴上头戴设备，几秒钟后就置身于别处。)”为接下来的虚拟现实旅游做好准备，继而描述作者在虚拟现实中的沉浸体验。后文“This is the promise of virtual reality (VR): a world delivered to us without leaving home. (这就是虚拟现实（VR）的愿景：一个无需离家便能抵达的世界。)”是对前文的概括总结，A 选项“我没有移动，却正在旅行”概括了前文的虚拟旅行体验，又引出后文要讨论的核心内容，承接上文并点明主题。故选 A。
37．根据前文“There is much to appreciate in this form of travel. (这种旅行方式有很多值得欣赏的地方。)”可知，接下来应说明虚拟旅行的优点。D 选项“虚拟旅行方便、省时且易于实
现。”具体阐述了虚拟旅行的优势，与上文形成顺承关系。故选 D。
38 ．空处为本段第一句，应起总起作用。后文“Travelers wander through unfamiliar streets,
sample local dishes, and engage face-to-face with people shaped by different traditions. Such
encounters awaken the senses and create lasting memories. More importantly, they change how
places feel to us, not just how we understand them. (旅行者漫步在陌生的街道上，品尝当地美食，与来自不同传统背景的人面对面交流。这些体验唤醒感官，创造持久的记忆。更重要的是，它们改变了我们对一个地方的情感认知，而不仅仅是理性理解。)”描述了真实旅行的独特体
验和深刻影响，B 选项“然而真实的旅行留下更深的印记。” 引出对真实旅行的进一步阐述。故选 B。
39 ．根据前文“Real travel, by contrast, is shaped by unpredictability. (相比之下，真实旅行充满不可预测性。)”可知，本空应进一步说明这种不可预测性带来的影响。F 选项“它要求人们做出选择、不断适应，并时刻留意突发情况。”具体解释了真实旅行中不可预测性所带来的挑战与体验，与前文形成解释关系。故选 F。
40．前文“Travel is not simply about seeing farther; it is also about feeling where you stand. (旅行不仅仅是看得更远，更是感受你所在的地方。)”强调真实旅行中的情感体验与身体在场的重要性，E 选项“有些知识似乎只有当你脚踏实地时才能获得。”是前文内容的升华，点明真实旅行不可替代的价值。故选 E。
41 ．D 42 ．A 43 ．B 44 ．C 45 ．A 46 ．A 47 ．D 48 ．C
49 ．C 50 ．A 51 ．B 52 ．B 53 ．D 54 ．D 55 ．B
本文是一篇记叙文。本文主要讲述了被人类当作宠物饲养近五十年的东部箱龟
Rockalina，在被动物收容所救助并恢复健康后，首次见到同类并与之友好相处的故事，同时介绍了该龟种的生存现状，体现了动物对陪伴的需求以及动物救助的意义。
41．考查形容词词义辨析。句意： 镜头捕捉到了一个非凡的时刻：这只年迈的乌龟在近半个世纪以来第一次见到自己的同类。A. very 恰好的，正是的；B. next 下一个的；C. last 最后的；D. first 第一的。根据下文“Back in 1977, a boy Rockalina near his home. His
family decided to keep her, and then, she lived on their kitchen floor,”可知，这只年迈的乌龟被当作宠物养了近 50 年，这是它近五十年来第一次见到同类。故选 D。
42．考查形容词词义辨析。句意： “ 多么令人感动的一幕啊，”他补充道，声音因激动而温暖。
A. moving 令人感动的；B. dramatic 戏剧性的；C. familiar 熟悉的；D. shocking 令人震惊的。根据此句中“his voice warm with emotion”以及下文““Right away, they ” The two
began to walk slowly side by side. Her head tilting slightly, Rockalina even paused , as if making sure her little friend could keep up.”所描述的整个相遇的温情氛围可知，这是一个感人的场景。故选 A。
43 ．考查动词词义辨析。句意：在将近五十年的时间里，Rockalina 的世界都被厨房地板的瓷砖所界定。A. provided 提供；B. measured 测量，衡量；C. governed 支配，统治；D. covered覆盖。根据后文“now, it is defined by”以及“His family decided to keep her, and then, she lived
on their kitchen floor”可知，Rockalina 被当作宠物养了近 50 年，都是生活在厨房地板上，过去近五十年它的活动范围由厨房瓷砖衡量界定，表示被局限在狭小空间，与现在则由小伙伴的陪伴节奏所定义进行对比。故选 B。
44．考查副词词义辨析。句意：Rockalina 是一只东部箱龟，自然分布于美国东部。A. rarely很少地；B. accidentally 偶然地；C. naturally 自然地；D. ultimately 最终。根据常识和下文“found in the eastern United States”可知，此处指东部箱龟是自然原生分布在美国东部的龟种。故选C。
45．考查名词词义辨析。句意：这些乌龟的名字来源于它们几乎能完全缩进盒状龟壳的特殊能力。A. name 名字；B. gift 礼物；C. nickname 昵称；D. label 标签。根据上文“Rockalina is an eastern box turtle” 以及下文“their special ability to withdraw almost entirely into their
box-shaped shells”可知，此处介绍了东部箱龟名字的由来，即这种龟的名字就来源于它能完全缩进箱形龟壳的特殊能力。短语“get one’s name from”意为“ 因 而得名”，符合语境。故选 A。
46 ．考查动词词义辨析。句意：尽管它们曾经很常见，但近几十年来它们的数量急剧下降——原因是栖息地丧失、道路事故，以及像 Rockalina这样被当作宠物从野外带走。 A.
declined 下降；B. multiplied 倍增；C. changed 改变；D. expanded 扩张。根据上文“Though once common” 以及下文“habitat loss, road accidents”提到的栖息地丧失、道路事故等等不利因素可知，尽管曾经很常见，但是最近几十年东部箱龟的数量在下降。故选 A。
47．考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. food 食物；B. specimens 标本；C. souvenirs 纪念品； D. pets 宠物。根据上文“and, as in Rockalina’s case, being taken from the wild” 以及下文“His
family decided to keep her”可知，Rockalina 被人类带回家饲养了五十年，此处指东部箱龟被从野外带走当作宠物，是其数量减少的原因之一。故选 D。
48 ．考查动词词义辨析。句意：早在 1977 年，一个男孩在他家附近发现了 Rockalina 。A. identified 识别；B. founded 建立；C. spotted 发现；D. tracked 追踪。根据上文“as in
Rockalina’s case, being taken from the wild”可知，男孩是在家附近偶然发现东部箱龟Rockalina ，然后将其带回家。故选 C。
49．考查动词短语辨析。句意：他的家人决定收养她，之后她就生活在厨房地板上，以猫粮和蔬菜为食。A. turning to 求助于；B. putting on 穿上；C. feeding on 以 为食；D. adapting to 适应。根据上文“lived on their kitchen floor” 以及下文“cat food and vegetables”可知，乌龟住在厨房，以猫粮和蔬菜为食。故选 C。
50 ．考查动词词义辨析。句意：接下来是十个月的照料，它的体力逐渐恢复。A. returning
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)恢复，重现；B. recovering 恢复健康，找回；C. refreshing 使清爽，使精神振作；D. reformin改革。根据前文”concerned about her health” 以及“Ten months of care”可知，Rockalina 的健康状况在好转，力量在逐渐恢复。表示体力恢复、精力回升，用动词 return“恢复” ，生动描述体力重新恢复的过程；动词 recover 表“恢复，康复” 时更强调从伤、病中康复，且主语通常是人/动物，不能是 strength 。故选 A。
51 ．考查动词词义辨析。句意：“我带来一只小乌龟去见 Rockalina ，”Leone 解释说：“它们立刻就很投缘。”A. danced 跳舞；B. clicked 很快变得友好，点击；C. trapped 困住；D. smiled微笑。根据后文“The two began to walk slowly side by side.”可知，两只乌龟很合得来，一见如故。click“很快成为朋友，一见如故”符合语境。故选 B。
52 ．考查副词词义辨析。句意：Rockalina 微微歪着头，甚至偶尔停下来，好像在确保它的 小朋友能跟上。A. respectfully 恭敬地；B. occasionally 偶尔，有时候；C. nervously 紧张地； D. instantly 立即。根据后文“as if making sure her little friend could keep up”可知，Rockalina
会时不时停下来等同伴，确保对方能跟上。故选 B。
53．考查名词词义辨析。句意：很多人认为乌龟独居，但这并非全部真相。A. concept 概念；
B. fact 事实；C. definition 定义；D. story 故事，（真实情况的）叙述。根据上文“The two began to walk slowly side by side.” 以及“Many think turtles live alone”可知，许多人认为乌龟独居，这个认知是不全面的，并非所有乌龟都独居，固定短语 not the whole story 表示“ 只是部分情况，并非全部情况”符合语境。故选 D。
54．考查名词词义辨析。句意：它们真的很喜欢陪伴——这就是证据。A. ownership 所有权；
B. help 帮助；C. music 音乐；D. company 陪伴。根据上文“The two began to walk slowly side by side. Her head tilting slightly, Rockalina even paused , as if making sure her little friend could keep up.”对两只乌龟相处融洽的描述以及下文“and here’s the proof”可知，此处指乌龟也享受彼此的陪伴。故选 D。
55．考查名词词义辨析。句意：这次第一次见面仅仅是个开始。A. chance 机会；B. beginning开始；C. struggle 挣扎；D. treatment 治疗。根据上文“Then came the day of the introduction. “I brought a young turtle to meet Rockalina,” Leone explained.” 以及下文“Leone hopes to introduce more turtles, building a small, much-needed family around her”可知，让 Rockalina 和一只小乌龟见面仅仅是开始，Leone 还会给它介绍更多乌龟，组建小家庭。故选 B。
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56 ．insignificant 57 ．a 58 ．but 59 ．making 60 ．events 61 ．have frequent
62 ．children’s 63 ．involved 64 ．Without 65 ．what
本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讲述了艺术的重要性，反驳了艺术在学校和社会中被轻视的观点。
56．考查形容词。句意：那么，为什么艺术在学校仍然被广泛认为是“轻松的科目”，对更广泛的社会无足轻重，甚至是浪费时间和精力呢？根据空前“the easy subject”和空后“a waste of time and effort”可知，此处需填形容词作表语，结合语境表示“无足轻重的” ，significant 的否定形式 insignificant 符合要求。故填 insignificant。
57．考查冠词。句意：当人们参加现场音乐会时，他们不仅为现场音乐的乐趣、舒适便捷的酒店或美味佳肴的愉悦付费，而且更重要的是为独特的体验和持久的记忆付费。concert 是 可数名词单数，此处表示泛指“ 一场现场音乐会” ，且 live 以辅音音素开头，用不定冠词 a。故填 a。
58．考查连词。句意：当人们参加现场音乐会时，他们不仅为现场音乐的乐趣、舒适便捷的酒店或美味佳肴的愉悦付费，而且更重要的是为独特的体验和持久的记忆付费。not only...but (also)...是固定短语，意为“不但 而且 ”，此处省略了 also 。故填 but。
59．考查非谓语动词。句意：随着现代消费者价值观的改变，他们越来越追求生活体验而非基本物质财富，这使得艺术成为文化经济的重要驱动力。空处是非谓语动词，表示自然而然的结果，用现在分词作结果状语。故填 making。
60．考查名词复数。句意：它们还让人们能够表达共同的价值观，尤其是通过纪念重要国家事件的作品。event 是可数名词，此处表示泛指“重要国家事件” ，用复数形式。故填 events。
61．考查时态。句意：此外，研究表明，最近几个月频繁参加文化活动的人最终会收获更好的幸福感。根据“in recent months”可知，此处表示从过去持续到现在，用现在完成时，主语是 people ，助动词用 have 。故填 have frequented。
62 ．考查名词所有格。句意：参与艺术活动也有利于儿童的发展。空处修饰名词
development ，用名词所有格，此处表示“儿童的”，child 的复数形式为 children ，其所有格为children’s 。故填 children’s。
63．考查非谓语动词。句意：参与戏剧表演的文学技能有所提高，而音乐练习则能增强数学和语言能力。空处是非谓语动词，逻辑主语 Those和 involve之间是被动关系，用过去分词作后置定语。故填 involved。
64．考查介词。句意：没有它，存在将是枯燥和静止的——艺术是促使我们真正成为人类的
因素之一。根据“existence would be dull and static”可知，此处表示“没有艺术”，用介词 without，位于句首，首字母大写。故填 Without。
65．考查宾语从句。句意同上。空处引导宾语从句， 从句缺少主语，指物，用连接代词 what引导。故填 what。
66 ．范文
Less Screen, More Life
It’s common to witness many of us high school students constantly glued to our screens, losing ourselves in endless social media feeds or online games. This excessive screen time often results in diminished concentration, reduced outdoor activities, and less meaningful interaction.
To solve this, we should practice a digital minimalism lifestyle by carefully choosing digital tools that are useful while reducing distractions. For instance, removing entertaining apps or designating the first hour after dinner as a “tech-free” hour for family conversation or reading can greatly boost our study efficiency. By focusing more on offline activities like school clubs or
sports, we can rediscover the joy of face-to-face communication. This change will finally lead to a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Let us embrace digital minimalism to save our precious time. Together, we can build a healthier campus environment.
67 ．范文
I began beating a rhythm on the table. I played with it, making up new rhythms, losing myself in the beat. The sound of my palms against the wood seemed to fill my ears, drowning out the laughter, the envy, the ache in my leg. I didn’t notice the drummer until he slid into the chair beside me. “You feel it, don’t you ” he said, nodding at my drumming fingers. “Like the music is moving you.” I shrugged, still bitter. “I don’t have magic in my feet.” He smiled, reached into his jacket, and produced a pair of worn drumsticks. “I can’t speak to your feet, but your hands have magic to spare.”
The drummer handed me his drumsticks. Pointing toward the empty drum set behind the bandstand, he proposed, “Why don’t you give it a try ” I made my way up, my uneven pace
feeling less heavy with each step. When I sat down behind the drums, something clicked. I let the rhythm flow through me — my hands moving faster than my feet ever could, my heart beating in time with the swing. The dancers below didn’t notice at first, but soon Emily looked up, her eyes wide with surprise and pride. Frankie gave me a nod, and for the first time, it wasn’t a smirk. That night, I finally understood what Momma meant about magic. She just hadn’t known where mine was hiding.

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