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建平中学 2025学年第二学期期末教学质量检测
高一英语试卷
考生注意：考试时间 120分钟，试卷满分 140分。
I. Listening Comprehension
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end
of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the
questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read
the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question
you have heard.
1. A. At a paint store. B. At an oil market.
C. At a science museum. D. At a gallery.
2. A. A serviceman. B. A businessman. C. a stockbroker. D. A teacher.
3. A. 9:30. B. 9:45. C. 12:30. D. 12:45.
4. A. Her roommate comes back too late.
B. Her roommate eats too much every meal.
C. She has to pay the bill for her roommate every day.
D She can’t afford to share the bill with her roommate.
5. A. A guidebook about eating. B. A hotel for a rest.
C. A fast food restaurant. D. A guide for a trip.
6. A. Finish the paper before meeting his professor.
B. Shorten his paper into a 4,000-word article.
C. Determine a more specific topic for his paper.
D. Ask his professor for help in choosing the topic.
7. A. Doubtful. B. Upset. C. Convinced. D. Amazed.
8. A. A purple blouse made from pure silk.
B. A 100% silk blouse in navy blue.
C. A fashionable blouse in a bright color.
D. Something to match her purple blouse.
9. A. The application has been delayed for a week.
B. The job has been offered to someone else.
C. The woman is not suitable for the position.
D. The woman lacks relevant experience.
10. A. The woman broke her arm while doing the project.
B. The man expected the woman to go on with the project.
C. It takes the doctor a month to cure the woman’s broken leg.
D. The woman can now come back to do her unfinished project.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you
will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and
the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you heard a
question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to
the question you have heard.
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Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
11. A. Would-be freshmen. B. Would-be second-year students.
C. Would-be graduates. D. Would-be third-year students.
12. A. Fourth-year students are likely to get lower numbers.
B. Most of the listeners can get their first or second choice.
C. Students have to share rooms with others in the same grade.
D. Students are allowed to choose their roommates, but not their dorms.
13. A. They have to live in dorms of other universities.
B. They have to share dorms with more roommates.
C. They have to seek accommodation off campus.
D. They have to exchange dorms with freshmen.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. They were the first settlers in Europe.
B. They were the conquerors of Norway.
C. They discovered Iceland in the ninth century.
D. They settled on a small island north of England.
15. A. It was some five hundred miles west of Norway.
B. It was covered with green most time of the year.
C. It was the Vikings’ most important discovery.
D. It was a rocky mass of land covered with ice.
16. A. The Vikings’ ocean explorations. B. The making of European nations.
C. The Vikings’ everyday life. D. The Europeans’ Arctic discoveries.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
17. A. Buying some fitness equipment for the new gym.
B. Opening a gym and becoming personal trainers.
C. Signing up for a weight-loss course.
D. Trying out a new gym in town.
18. A. Professional personal training. B. Free exercise for the first week.
C. A discount for a half-year membership. D. Additional benefits for young couples.
19. A. The safety of weightlifting. B. The high membership fee.
C. The renewal of his membership. D. The operation of fitness equipment.
20. A. She wants her invitation renewed.
B. She used to do 200 sit-ups every day.
C. She knows the basics of weight-lifting.
D. She used to be a personal trainer at the gym.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary
Section A
Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D.
Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.
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21. The research team found that the ancient tomb, ______ walls were decorated with precious
paintings, ______ untouched for over 800 years.
A. whose; had remained B. which; remained
C. of which; had remained D. that; was remained
22. ______ many experts have pointed out, regular physical exercise, ______ properly arranged,
can greatly relieve mental pressure and improve work efficiency.
A. While; if B. As; when
C. Since; though D. Although; unless
23. The manager was annoyed at ______ waiting for two hours outside in the cold wind without
any explanation.
A. being kept B. keeping
C. kept D. having kept
24. You’d better take notes ______ you might miss some key points during the lecture.
A. so that B. now that
C. in case D. as long as
25. By the time the rescue workers arrived at the flood-hit area, most of the local residents
______ by the volunteers.
A. have been helped B. had been helped
C. were helped D. would be helped
26. ______ from the top of the mountain, the whole valley looks extremely beautiful, ______
thousands of tourists every year.
A. Seen; attracting B. Seeing; attracted
C. Seen; attracted D. To see; attracting
27. Many people choose to work overtime ______ they can earn more money to support their
families.
A. even if B. in case
C. so that D. as though
28. The moment ______ we reached the top of the mountain is the one ______ we will never
forget in our whole life.
A. when; that B. which; which
C. that; what D. when; which
29. The student is reported ______ the first prize in the national English competition, which
surprises his teachers a lot.
A. winning B. to win
C. to have won D. having won
30. It was not until he failed in the exam ______ he realized that he ______ his time on
meaningless online games.
A. when; had wasted B. that; had wasted
C. where; was wasting D. as; was wasting
Section B
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and
grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of
the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
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Years ago, I forced myself to use AI frequently so that I could gain firsthand experience for
writing about it. However, an expanding body of recent research suggests that over-reliance on
tools like ChatGPT (31) __________ damage creativity, memory and critical thinking—GPS once
weakened our sense of direction and search engines reduced our willingness to retain information.
Scientists warn that AI undertakes most mental labor for us, inevitably (32) __________
(reduce) opportunities for cognitive exercise. Adam Green, a neuroscientist who directs the
Laboratory for Relational Cognition at Georgetown University, explains if we cease engaging in
certain types of thinking, our capacity to handle such tasks will gradually decline. It resembles
attending a gym only to have a robot lift all the weights: you leave (33) __________ having
gained any strength. We can adopt measures to minimize potential risks, (34) __________
__________ now AI is nearly unavoidable in search engines and smartphones,
Jared Benge, a clinical neuropsychologist who teaches at the University of Texas, (35)
__________ (emphasize) AI is not inherently beneficial or harmful; its impact depends entirely on
usage patterns. He further clarifies that the key lies in maintaining metacognitive awareness,
which means monitoring constantly (36) __________ AI is assisting or replacing your thought
process. If it liberates mental resources for more complex tasks, it may enhance cognition.
Conversely, if we uncritically accept its outputs, we risk “cognitive surrender”, a state (37)
__________ we prioritize AI’s judgments over our own, even when the machine is making a
mistake.
(38) __________ (maintain) cognitive vitality, experts propose two core strategies. First, don’
t outsource foundational thinking. Before consulting a chatbot, establish your own perspective so
that AI serves to challenge your reasoning rather than construct it. Second, preserve cognitive
effort. When learning, resist letting AI summarize difficult texts and (39) __________ (endure) the
discomfort of struggling with complex problems, which is essential for deep comprehension.
AI is not an enemy to be abandoned. (40) __________ __________ __________ we keep
control over its application, we can use its efficiency without sacrificing our most irreplaceable
power: the capacity for independent thought.
Section C
Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used
only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A. demanding B. diversity C. exposed D. extreme E. instant F. perceived
G. prioritize H. recall I. reflect J. specific K. survival
Recognizing people is a basic courtesy(礼貌 )— especially in the workplace. But many
people have felt the stress of desperately trying to ___41___the workmate sitting opposite them,
only for a complete failure. Not only is it a source of embarrassment, but it can be___42___as
impolite: that someone hasn’t taken the time and effort to learn anything about the other person.
However, being able to memorize someone’s appearance, particularly if they’re relatively
unfamiliar, and recollect them in a(n) ___43___ —days, weeks, or maybe months later—needs a
vast suite of cognitive resources: from parts of the brain ___44___to facial recognition, to visual
processing and long-term memory. Learning and recognizing faces is one of the most cognitively
___45___ and neurologically complex tasks we engage in.
But alongside science, there are cultural and societal factors at play that can leave us blanking
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on who is making conversation with us at work. Not only do we tend to remember people who
look more like us, but we also ___46___ learning the faces of those we consider to be of greater
importance to our lives: senior members of the staff, or those in positions of power.
Throughout a lifetime, humans learn to recognize thousands of faces. Some research has
shown that at the ___47___ end, the figure can be as high as 10,000.
Generally, people are skilled at learning and recognizing so many faces, as ___48___ once
depended on it. The evolutionary need to be able to quickly tell friend from enemy explains why
people are hardwired to remember the faces of loved ones and those most familiar.
In the modern world, people are frequently ___49___ to more faces in a single day than
across their ancestor’s entire lifetimes. It means they’re more likely to be in a situation in which
they draw a facial blank.
However, recognizing people is a skill. If people want to bring forth change and greater
___50___ among offices, it’s beneficial to really try and remember the faces of people who fall
into an individual’s ‘unlikely to recognize’ pool.
III. Reading Comprehension
Section A
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B,
C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
(A)
On China’s livestream platforms, there is now a good chance that the host urging you to buy
products is a digital figure.
Live commerce is a ___51___ industry in China. Millions of people host livestreams,
___52___ everything from lipstick to real estate. In 2023, the livestream e-commerce market was
worth 4.9 trillion yuan.
However, e-commerce companies are increasingly ___53___ their human hosts with AI bots.
During this year’s “618” shopping festival, digital figures hosted livestreams for over 5,000
brands on the e-commerce platform . These AI-hosted shows reportedly received over 100
million views and generated over five million interactions.
Chinese vendors (商贩) are mostly ___54___ AI hosts as a way to cut costs. A digital figure
costs only a few thousand yuan and can livestream for 24 hours a day. It also saves ___55___ on
hiring a livestream studio and support staff. In 2023, digital figure brought in revenues worth over
333 billion yuan in China. This amount is believed to reach 640 billion yuan by 2027.
However, not everyone agrees with the use of AI hosts in live commerce. These bots are
known for woodenly ___56___ to the script and are likely to make mistakes. Both consumers and
vendors have ___57___ that digital figures “say everything in the same way, and sometimes don’t
___58___.” They also struggle to answer specific questions from consumers.
Some vendors remain ___59___ about using digital figures. Current AI bots, they suggest,
could damage their brand reputation, which rely on building trust and emotional connections with
___60___.
The rise of AI hosts is also creating ___61___ issues. As digital figures become ever more
___62___, it’s becoming harder for consumers to tell them apart from human beings. This opens
the door for scammers (敲诈 ), who use these figures to trick shoppers into buying ___63___
goods. Yu Zhinong, a lawyer, stressed the legal risks for creators of digital figures. Using someone’
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s actual voice could lead to fraud (诈骗) charges, and generating fake audio for illegal activities
may result in criminal liability (刑事责任). It’s also essential to obtain permission from anyone
whose portrait is used in creating a digital figure, he added.
In May 2023, Douyin introduced rules to ___64___ the use of virtual figures. It requires that
any AI livestream must be monitored by a real person. ___65___, the owners of digital figures are
asked to register using their real identities. Chinese authorities are also seeking to supervise the
use of AI hosts in e-commerce.
51. A. fragile B. massive C. digital D. risky
52. A. processing B. delivering C. selling D. stocking
53. A. replacing B. bombarding C. interfering D. identifying
54. A. reflecting upon B. turning to C. taking over D. operating on
55. A. labour B. storage C. maintenance D. budget
56. A. sticking B. objecting C. appealing D. adding
57. A. maintained B. complained C. announced D. realized
58. A. make sense B. stand out C. give way D. take place
59. A. optimistic B. enthusiastic C. cautious D. curious
60. A. lawyers B. agents C. reporters D. consumers
61. A. technical B. practical C. legal D. ethical
62. A. realistic B. costly C. flexible D. stylish
63. A. outdated B. delicate C. discounted D. fake
64. A. understate B. ban C. overlook D. regulate
65. A. However B. Meanwhile C. Conversely D. Otherwise
(B)
Removing trash from the ocean may not be as harmless as it seems. That’s the conclusion of
new research, which finds that marine dumps, known as “garbage patches (区域)”, are ___66___
to countless delicate creatures that could end up dying when people collect trash from the sea.
Our planet’s oceans have five major garbage patches. They form far from land where strong
currents move quickly together, ___67___ trash of all sizes. The largest of these marine fields is
known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Spanning 1.6 million square kilometers midway
between Hawaii and the coast of California, it was first ___68___ in 1997 by oceanographer
Charles Moore. The patch escaped ___69___ for so long because most of its contents are not
easily spotted from afar.
To see whether the Great Pacific Garbage Patch was harboring a vast number of floating
creatures ___70___ waste, a crew sailed through the patch for 80 days, collecting samples from
Hawaii to the coast of San Francisco. “These mysterious regions are largely ___71___,” says
Rebecca Helm, a biologist at Georgetown University. The samples revealed high concentrations of
three species that live at the ocean’s surface. They included blue button jellies, by-the-wind sailors,
and violet snails. Blue button jellies and by-the-wind sailors—two types of jellyfish—feed on
plankton (浮游生物) and serve as food for violet snails.
The scientists matched the locations of these creatures with high concentrations of plastic
waste. It ___72___ that ocean currents affect all of these floating objects—both life and trash —
in the same way, the team reported last month.
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Helm says that the ___73___ of these creatures implies a complex ecosystem in which they
serve as food for predators like sea turtles and seabirds. “These animals don’t exist in___74___,”
she says. “The food web they’re a part of affects the whole ocean.”
This could ___75___ efforts to clean up these patches. Some environmental organizations
aim to ___76___ the waste by skimming the surface with nets. But just as similar fishing methods
lead to___77___, such cleanup efforts would likely catch surface-inhabitants along with the
plastic waste, Helm says. ___78___, a modeling study published in April in Aquatic Biology
found such efforts could potentially threaten the survival of species that have existed for millions
of years.
In March, nearly 200 countries agreed to a new high seas treaty (公海条约 ) that will
eventually allow the creation of protected areas in international waters. If garbage patches were
also ___79___, cleanup efforts would be paused long enough for scientists to better understand
potential impacts. Still, Helm argues that the most ___80___ solution is to prevent plastic from
getting into the ocean in the first place by reducing our reliance on it.
66. A. opposite B. harmful C. home D. familiar
67. A. carrying B. destroying C. sorting D. accessing
68. A. approved B. identified C. promoted D. released
69. A. searches B. crowds C. memory D. notice
70. A. in addition to B. in contrast to C. in place of D. on account of
71. A. unlimited B. unexplored C. unavoidable D. unthinkable
72. A. guarantees B. maintains C. strengthens D. hints
73. A. presence B. competition C. separation D. transformation
74. A. motion B. danger C. isolation D. harmony
75. A. complicate B. reverse C. neutralize D. strengthen
76. A. classify B. replace C. monitor D. remove
77. A. waste B. bycatch C. delay D. risk
78. A. Indeed B. Otherwise C. However D. Thus
79. A. extended B. involved C. prohibited D. defined
80. A. immediate B. costly C. flexible D. effective
Section B
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or
unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the
one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
After working in plastic surgery and medical aesthetics for the past 10 years, I’ve realized
how many people struggle with a distorted self-image or an inaccurate perception of themselves.
Many examine their own appearance under a microscope, focusing on every perceived flaws
while overlooking qualities that others admire without hesitation. Many thought that a different
nose, smoother skin, or a more balanced face would finally change them from an unattractive
outsider to a stunning head-turner.
However, one patient, in particular, changed the way I thought about beauty.
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Several years ago, a woman in her forties came to my clinic. She was a successful architect
who carried herself with remarkable confidence. Unlike many patients, she did not arrive with a
long list of complaints. Instead, she smiled and said, “I’ve never disliked my appearance, but there
is one thing I’ve always wanted to change.”
She explained that a childhood accident had left her nose slightly crooked. The feature had
never prevented her from building a successful career, maintaining close friendships, or feeling
comfortable in public. Yet whenever she looked in the mirror, she felt that one small detail did not
quite reflect the person she knew herself to be.
What struck me was her attitude. She never spoke of becoming prettier or looking like a
celebrity. She never compared herself with what was presented on the social media. Nor did she
believe that surgery would transform her life. She simply wanted her outward appearance to match
the confidence she already felt within.
Several months after the procedure, she returned for a follow-up appointment. The change
was subtle, but she seemed genuinely pleased.
“I don’t feel like a different person,” she told me. “I feel more like myself.”
Her words stayed with me long after she left. I’ve come to realize a difference between
seeking treatment as a healthy form of self-improvement and pursuing it out of a persistent belief
that one is never “good enough.” The former can be empowering; the latter is rarely satisfied, no
matter how successful the procedure may be.
Plastic surgery is a powerful, transformative, and deeply personal decision. I believe in it
completely. I have watched it change lives, restore confidence, and give people the reflection they
always felt they deserved. But the most beautiful results I have ever seen happen when a patient
walks in already knowing their worth—and simply wants the outside to match how extraordinary
they feel within.
81. What does the author mean by saying that many people “examine their own appearance under
microscope”
A. They are unable to see their appearance clearly.
B. They often seek professional medical examinations.
C. They compare themselves with scientists conducting research.
D. They pay excessive attention to their perceived imperfections.
82. Why was the author impressed by the architect’s attitude
A. She sought surgery to have a more successful career.
B. She expected surgery to completely transform her life.
C. She accepted herself while seeking a minor improvement.
D. She was determined to change every small detail of her life.
83. What can be inferred from the passage
A. Physical appearance is the only source of sense of achievement.
B. Most patients seek cosmetic procedures because of pressure from social media.
C. The architect had encountered many career failures before she had the plastic surgery.
D. A person’s attitude toward themselves may affect how satisfied they feel after treatment.
84. Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude toward plastic surgery
A. Uninterested in its influence on patients.
B. Completely supportive without reservation.
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C. Cautiously positive while emphasizing self-worth.
D. Strongly opposed due to its stress on outward beauty.
(B)
POLICY ON DRESS CODE
Valid for all employees backless shoes are acceptable for work. Not
The Company’s objective in establishing wearing stockings or socks is inappropriate.
a formal dress code is to enable our employees Athletic shoes, tennis shoes, thongs, flip-flops,
to project the professional image that is in Hawaiian slippers, and any casual shoe with
keeping with the needs of our clients and an open toe are not acceptable in the office.
customers to trust us. Because our industry Accessories and Jewellery
requires the appearance of trusted business Tasteful, professional ties, scarves, belts,
professionals and we serve clients at our site and jewellery are encouraged. Jewellery
on a daily basis, a formal dress code is should be worn in good taste, with limited
necessary for our employees. You must visible body piercing.
project the image of a trustworthy, Makeup, Perfume, and Cologne
knowledgeable business professional for the A professional appearance is encouraged
clients who seek our guidance, input, and and excessive makeup is unprofessional.
professional services. Remember that some employees are allergic
Formal Dress Code Guidelines to the chemicals in perfumes and makeup, so
In a formal business environment, the wear these substances with restraint.
standard of dressing for men is a smart trouser Hats and Head Covering
with shirt that has the company logo or a suit Hats are not appropriate in the office.
if the occasion demands and for women, a Head covers that are required for religious
dress that has the company logo paired with purposes or to honour cultural tradition are
appropriate accessories. In our work allowed.
environment, clothing should be pressed and Conclusion
never wrinkled. If an employee fails to meet these
Formal Business Attire Recommendations standards,—Consequences as determined by
This is an overview of appropriate formal the employee's supervisor and Human
business attire. The lists tell you what is Resources staff, the employee will be asked
generally acceptable as formal business attire not to wear the inappropriate item to work
and what is generally not acceptable as formal again. If the problem persists, the employee
business attire. may be sent home to change clothes and will
Shoes and Footwear receive a verbal warning for the first offense.
Conservative walking shoes, dress shoes, All other policies about personal time use will
Oxfords, loafers, boots, flats, dress heels, and apply. Progressive disciplinary action will be
applied if dress code violations continue.
85. According to the policy, why does the company establish a formal dress code
A. To make employees feel more confident about their own appearance.
B. To ensure employees project a trustworthy professional image for clients.
C. To follow the general practice of most companies in the industry.
D. To distinguish its employees from those of competing companies.
86. Which of the following combinations is completely acceptable according to the dress code
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A. Oxfords, backless shoes, and excessive visible body piercing.
B. Loafers, a religious head cover, and moderate jewellery.
C. Flip-flops, a company-logo dress, and no stockings.
D. Athletic shoes, a suit, and heavy makeup.
87. Where would this passage most likely be found
A. In a job advertisement for a client-facing company.
B. On a poster displayed in a shopping mall for general public.
C. In the employee handbook distributed by Human Resources.
D. In a fashion magazine offering advice on business attire.
(C)
Does a Robot Need a School
At a recent technology exhibition in Fuzhou, the largest crowds gathered not around the
dancing humanoid robots, but around a worker wearing a VR headset and teaching a robot how to
pick up a paper cup. For Chen Yishi, CEO of Joyful Embodied, this scene perfectly illustrated the
real battleground in the AI race: it is not fancy hardware, but data.
“We are building a school for robots,” Chen explained. His company plans to construct a
3,000-square-meter training ground where humanoid, four-legged and wheeled robots will
perform everyday tasks such as stacking cups, cleaning tables, sorting objects, and even folding
clothes. Human operators will use VR gear and motion-control devices to guide the robots through
thousands of repetitive movements from a distance. As the robots work, cameras and sensors
record every angle, joint movement, pressure point, and force feedback, generating what Chen
calls “high-quality fuel” for future AI systems.
“Without real-world data, even the most advanced large models are just empty brains,” Chen
said. “Robots do not learn through assumptions. Every tiny movement—from grasping a cup to
adjusting grip strength—has to be taught through data.” He added that each robot would operate
around the clock, continuously producing fresh training examples. Unlike text or image data,
physical interaction data is much harder to collect because it requires real hardware, real
environments, and real-time human guidance.
This effort marks a significant shift in China’s AI industry—moving beyond chatbots
toward embodied intelligence (具身智能 ), which refers to AI systems housed in physical
machines capable of acting in real environments. Earlier this year, embodied AI was officially
included in China’s Government Work Report as a strategic future industry, alongside other
priorities like quantum computing and biotechnology.
While billions of dollars have been poured into robot hardware, experts now argue that
high-quality training data has become the scarcest strategic resource. Unlike images or text, which
can be easily copied from the internet, physical interaction data must be generated through
real-world operations. Chen believes the industry’s economics will increasingly depend on data
rather than hardware alone. “High-quality embodied AI training data are already priced by the
hour,” he noted. According to Chen, each continuously operating robot in his company’s data
center creates demand for roughly three technical jobs, including data annotation, algorithm
optimization, and system maintenance. “The competition is no longer just about whose robot can
walk or dance,” Chen concluded. “The real question is: whose robot can truly work.”
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88. What did the scene at the Fuzhou exhibition suggest according to Chen Yishi
A. Humanoid robots are less appealing than expected.
B. The key to AI development lies in data rather than hardware.
C. VR technology has become more advanced than ever before.
D. Most people prefer watching robots perform simple tasks.
89. In paragraph 3, the phrase empty brains most likely refers to large models that ____.
A. lack sufficient real-world training data
B. are too small to store complex information
C. cannot be used in physical machines
D. produce too many assumptions on their own
90. Based on the last two paragraphs, what can be inferred about the current state of the robotics
industry
A. The value of robot hardware has significantly decreased due to data pricing.
B. The shift toward data-driven competition creates more job opportunities.
C. Most companies have realized that hardware is no longer a priority.
D. The Chinese government’s policy has made data collection less expensive.
91. What is the main purpose of the passage
A. To introduce a new company and its robot training center.
B. To compare different kinds of robots in the AI industry.
C. To argue that training data is becoming the core of AI robotics.
D. To explain how embodied intelligence is applied in factories.
Section C
Directions: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box.
Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
A. Research has shown that simply reducing daily social media use by 30 minutes can
significantly lower appearance anxiety levels.
B. Appearance anxiety is commonly defined as the stress experienced in response to others’
evaluations of one’s looks.
C. Meta-analyses have demonstrated that social media use is both associated with and contributes
to greater body dissatisfaction.
D. Parents and schools should take primary responsibility for monitoring adolescents' online
behavior to prevent body image issues.
E. Social media platforms, particularly highly visual ones like Instagram and TikTok, constantly
expose users to such idealized standards, thereby intensifying the comparison process.
F. Fortunately, effective measures are emerging to address this growing crisis.
Appearance Anxiety in the Digital Age
In an era where digital platforms dominate daily life, a growing number of young people
report feeling distressed about their physical appearance. ________92________It has become a
widespread psychological concern among adolescents and young adults. Individuals experiencing
this form of anxiety feel dissatisfaction with their body image, with perceived imperfections
causing constant worry about negative judgment from others.
To understand this phenomenon, researchers often turn to social comparison theory. This
theory suggests that individuals determine their own social and personal worth by comparing
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themselves to others. When people compare their own appearance to idealized images—often
curated, filtered, or AI-enhanced—the inevitable gap leads to feelings of inadequacy and
heightened anxiety. ________93________Adding to the problem is the widespread use of beauty
filters by employing sophisticated algorithms to smooth skin, enhance facial features, and reshape
bodies in real time.
The psychological consequences of these digital pressures are severe and well-documented.
Longitudinal research (纵向研究 ) has found bidirectional relationships between upward social
comparisons on social media and worsening mental health symptoms, including depression and
body dissatisfaction. ________94________In a global survey spanning six countries, over 50% of
youth participants reported some level of body dissatisfaction, with 35% expressing dissatisfaction
with being “larger than ideal.”
________95________Psychological approaches, particularly those based on
cognitive-behavioral principles, have shown promising results. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
(CBT) helps individuals restructure thought patterns and reduce appearance-related anxiety.
School-based programs designed to teach critical media literacy skills have also proven helpful.
By learning to recognize image manipulation and question unrealistic beauty standards, young
users can develop more resilient self-perceptions.
IV. Summary writing
Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the
passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
96. Stress and sugar
Have you ever found yourself enjoying a slice of cake after a stressful day Many people
tend to reach for sweet food when under great pressure. Whether trapped in tight work deadlines
or worn out by daily troubles, countless individuals choose sugary snacks to relieve tiredness.
Experts find this comfort eating mainly arises from three different causes.
The first cause lies in physical biological reactions, which has been proved by an experiment
led by Dr Giles Yeo together with scientists from Leeds University. When under stress, human
bodies enter ‘fight or flight’ mode. Because the body believes it’s under attack, it releases glucose
into the blood to provide energy for muscles. However, if people don’t use that energy, the body
then releases insulin to make the blood sugar levels drop. This drop causes a hunger response: you
want to eat. And what people particularly crave is sugary food, which quickly restore lost energy
quickly.
Psychological reward mechanism serves as the second factor. Sweets can stimulate the brain
to produce dopamine and serotonin, chemicals bringing instant pleasure and calming anxious
feelings effectively. Faced with heavy pressure, people’s brain automatically seeks such quick
emotional relief from sugary snacks instead of tough ways like regular exercise to ease stress.
Most people avoid time-consuming relaxation methods and pick sweets for immediate comfort. In
other words, sweet food works as a fast emotional fix for negative feelings caused by stress.
Thirdly, personal memory and lifelong eating habits push people to choose sweets under
stress. From childhood, most kids receive candies or cakes as rewards for good performance or
comfort when upset by failure. Parents often use desserts to comfort crying children or celebrate
small achievements. Gradually, the brain links sweetness with happiness and safety deep in
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subconscious. Whenever trapped in stress later in life, the fixed memory awakens the desire for
sweet treats naturally without conscious thinking.
V. Translation
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
97.只有当演讲者投入感情，观众才能被感动和产生共鸣。(identify)
98.游客在偏远海滩度假胜地停留得越久，就越能领略当地文化独有的魅力。(the more...the
more)
99.这座小岛为了开展生态保护和医疗项目，已经将有限的资金与人力用到极致。(stretch)
100.这位工匠花了整整三年才将一块普通的木头雕刻成精美的艺术品，这件作品完美反映了
他对传统文化的热爱。(before)
KEYS
1-10 DACCB CDABB
11-20 BAC CDA DCAC
21-30 ABACB ACACB
31. may/might/can/could
32. reducing
33. without
34. even though/even if
35. emphasizes
36. whether
37. where
38. To maintain
39. endure
40. As long as
41. H 42. F 43. E 44. J 45. A 46. G 47. D 48. K 49. C 50. B
51-65 BCABD ABACD CADDB
66-80 CABDA,BDACA,DBABD
81-84 DCDC
85-87 BBC
88-91 BABC
92-95 BECF
96.
reference:
People often crave sweets when stressed due to three reasons. Physically, stress triggers
glucose release, and the subsequent blood sugar drop creates a desire for fast energy from sweets.
Psychologically, sweets generate pleasure chemicals like dopamine and serotonin, which can ease
stress instantly and effectively. Additionally, childhood sweet rewards connect sweetness with
security, building lifelong comfort-eating habits.(57)
97. Only when the speaker puts emotion into the speech can the audience be moved and identify
with the message/ its message.
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98. The longer travelers stay at remote beach resorts, the more they appreciate the unique charm of
local culture.
99. The small island has stretched its financial resources and labour to launch projects related to
environmental protection and medical care.
100. It was three whole years before the craftsman carved an ordinary piece of wood into a
delicate work of art, which perfectly represents his love for traditional culture.
Script
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of
each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the
questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read
the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question
you have heard.
1. M: So how do you like this oil painting
W: If I had enough room in my apartment, I would buy it.
Q: Where does the conversation probably take place
2. W: Didn’t you want to be a stockbroker when you graduated from business school
M: My teacher wanted me to. But now I feel great to safeguard the vast territory on the border.
Q: What’s the man now
3. M: Excuse me, could you tell me when the next train for California leaves
W: Well, trains for California leave every 3 hours. You just missed the 9:30 train by a quarter, I
am afraid.
Q: What time does next train for California leave
4. M: How are things going with you and your roommate
W: I can’t stand her. We are supposed to share the bill but I end up feeding her three meals a day.
Q: Why doesn’t the woman get on well with her roommate
5. W: Have you arranged accommodation using the guidebook I’m exhausted after the trip.
M: Don’t worry. Let me check the reservation.
Q: What are the two speakers looking for
6. W: What about narrowing down the topic with the aim to clearly state it within 4,000 words
M: You are right. I should think it over and reconsider my topic before talking to my professor.
Q: What will the man probably do
7. M: So, would you like to be my lab partner with the next experiment
W: Sure. I just can’t believe you still want to work with me after I messed up last time.
Q: How does the woman feel about the man’s invitation
8. M: Would you like to see the blouses in purple and navy blue These two colors are new
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arrivals.
W: Purple is my favorite color, but I prefer something made from silk, 100% silk I mean.
Q: What is the woman looking for
9. W: I wonder if you find my experience relevant to the job.
M: Yes, certainly, but if only you had sent your application letter a week earlier.
Q: What does the man imply
10. W: What bad new! The doctor says my broken leg has to be secured with bandage for another
month.
M: I am sorry to hear that. How I wish you could recover soon and continue the project with us.
Q: What can we learn from the conversion
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you
will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and
the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a
question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best
answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.
When you entered as first-year students, the school assigned you to a dorm and a roommate,
but next year as returning students you’ll choose both your roommate and your dorm. Whether or
not you actually get to live in your first choice depends on what number you or your roommate
draws in the lottery system. The system gives priority to the students who have been here longest.
Fourth-year students get the first block of numbers, third-years get the second block, and
second-years, like you’ll be, get the third. The lower the number you draw, the sooner you choose.
You can use either your own or your intended roommate’s number to make your room choice. If
your roommate for next year has been at the school longer than you have, they’ll have a better
number than any second-year student. But most of you will probably be rooming with other
second-year students and so neither of you may have a great number. You may not get into your
first or even second choice. Those of you who draw the worst numbers won’t be able to get dorm
housing at all. In that case, the housing office will help you find off-campus housing. Of course, if
you’ve made plans to live off campus, you don’t need to enter the lottery at all.
Questions:
11. Who are the target audience of the speaker
12. Which statement is true about the lottery system for choosing roommates
13. What will happen to those who draw the worst numbers
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
Have you ever heard of the Vikings They were sea travelers from Norway. More than 1,000
years ago, they made three important geographical discoveries. The Vikings’ first major discovery
occurred in the 9th century. A man called Naddod was on his way from Norway to the Faroe
Islands, north of England, when his ship was caught in a storm. The storm blew the ship west for
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several days. When the weather cleared, Naddod found himself on the coast of a new land. Later,
Viking travelers named it Iceland. In 982, a Viking called Eric the Red sailed west in search of
new land. Five hundred miles west of Iceland, he and his men reached an icy rocky massive land.
They sailed around it until they reached the western side. Here, they found some green areas, so
they named the island Greenland. Then, in 1001, the Vikings made their most important discovery.
The son of Eric the Red, named Leif Erikson, had heard the rumors about the land west of
Greenland. He sailed west and soon found it. He and his men landed in three places. They called
the first one Helluland, which means land of flat stone. The Vikings then sailed south and made
their second landing. They named this place Markland. Their third landing was at a place they
called Vinland. Leif Erikson and his men were the first Europeans to walk on the shores of North
America, almost five hundred years earlier than Columbus.
Questions:
14. Which statement is true about the Vikings
15. What does the passage say about Greenland
16. What does the speaker mainly talk about
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
W: Hi David, there is a new gym opening in town today. Would you like to go with me this
afternoon
M: Yes, I’m more than glad to join you. I haven’t been to a gym for ages. I need some exercise to
tone up.
W: Then this is a good chance. They sent me an invitation with a note saying I can take a friend
for free on the first day. Also, if we both sign up before Friday, we can get a discount on a
six-month membership.
M: Great, count me in. I really want to lose some of this belly fat and turn it into muscle, but I’m
not sure which of the gym equipment will best help.
W: Well, I’m no expert on that, but I think you can try lifting weights and do at least 200 sit-ups
twice a day.
M: I’ve never tried weightlifting before. Is it dangerous
W: No, not at all, if you know some of the basics. Don’t worry, I’ll show you the rules. I used to
practice this at another gym before my membership ended. I’ll be your personal trainer.
M: Thank you. What other equipment do they have
W: Well, like all gyms, they have all sorts of things to help build up muscles in different parts of
the body, like up-ride bicycles, chest stretching machines, and running machines. You could use
any of these to suit your purpose. Now the gym opens at noon, so can we meet up in town at 1:30
p.m.
M: Perfect! See you there, coach.
Questions:
17. What are the speakers talking about
18. What does the gym offer at its opening
19. What is the man concerned about
20. What do we learn about the woman from the conversation
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