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广东工业大学北附教育港澳台联考2026届高三上学期入学摸底考试英语试卷
British Cycling had recently hired Dave Brailsford as its new director. At the time, professional cyclists in Great Britain had 1． nearly one hundred years of mediocrity. In fact, their 2． had been so poor that one of the top bike companies in Europe 3． to sell bikes to the team because they were afraid that it would hurt sales if other professionals saw the Brits using their bikes.
What made Brailsford different from previous coaches was his 4． of searching for a tiny improvement in everything they do. The whole principle came from the idea that if you 5． everything you could think of that goes into riding a bike, improve it by 1 percent and you will get a 6． increase when you put them all together.
Brailsford and his coaches began by making small 7． . They redesigned the bike seats to make them more 8． . They asked riders to wear electrically heated over-shorts to 9． ideal muscle temperature while riding and used biofeedback sensors to 10． how each athlete responded to a particular workout.
But they didn't stop there. They 11． to find 1 percent improvements in overlooked areas. They hired a(n) 12． to teach each rider the best way to wash their hands to reduce the 13． of catching a cold. They even painted the 14． of the team truck white, which helped them 15． little bits of dust that would normally slip by 16． but could affect the performance of the 17． tuned bikes.
As these and hundreds of other small improvements 18． , the results came faster than anyone could have 19． . Just five years after Brailsford took over, they 20． the road and track cycling events in all the important Games.
1．A．lost B．enjoyed C．showed D．suffered
2．A．score B．performance C．track D．model
3．A．failed B．refused C．expected D．pretended
4．A．promise B．opinion C．dream D．philosophy
5．A．broke down B．took down C．put up D．add up
6．A．flexible B．temporary C．significant D．random
7．A．differences B．adjustments C．programs D．efforts
8．A．comfortable B．empty C．soft D．attractive
9．A．maintain B．raise C．reduce D．discover
10．A．change B．monitor C．manage D．produce
11．A．continued B．happened C．learned D．bothered
12．A．coach B．secretary C．assistant D．surgeon
13．A．sessions B．chances C．records D．reactions
14．A．tyres B．roof C．inside D．seats
15．A．gather B．recognize C．spot D．send
16．A．surrounded B．unnoticed C．removed D．discovered
17．A．finely B．initially C．slightly D．positively
18．A．took off B．picked up C．built up D．got off
19．A．achieved B．remembered C．mentioned D．imagined
20．A．dominated B．witnessed C．celebrated D．attended
Directions: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages 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.
Smart TV Channels a Sense of Frustration
The phenomenon of watching less or not watching TV mirrors a plunge in traditional TV sales in recent years.
"I haven't watched TV at home for almost five years." The same sentiment is a true portrayal of many Gen-Zers (Z世代，指出生在1995年至2010年之间的一代人) today. In the past　21． 　 entertainment options were limited, TV dominated. Nowadays, computers, mobile phones and tablets, all of　22． 　 offer more content, have overtaken TV in the viewing stakes (收视争夺赛).
"Watching less or not watching TV　23． 　 (be) the inevitable result of the diversification of entertainment for young people. The programs offered by the major TV stations is increasingly unable to meet the needs of young people, and a few minutes of advertisements are added at every turn,　24． 　 (make) it difficult to compete with mobile phones and tablets," says Li Dadi at Haige Business Watch, a public WeChat account　25． 　 (dedicate) to business analysis.
The phenomenon mirrors a plunge in traditional TV sales in recent years. A report by All View Cloud, a data analysis company, says　26． 　 domestic TV sales in 2020 were 44.5 million units, down 9.1 percent year-on-year, and sales revenue was 120.9 billion yuan ($19.1 billion), down 11.7 percent.
However, not watching traditional TV does not mean not using the actual set. The current development of smart TV is not just a tool for watching programs on the box. The three major video content providers, Tencent Video, iQiyi and Youku, have all launched TV applications. People　27． 　 also cast the content of their mobile phones onto the TV at any time. Leaning on the sofa and watching a 55-inch big screen is still much more comfortable than lying on the bed with a 6.1-inch mobile phone.
However, compared with the rapid development and profit growth of internet smart TV, complaints about a decline in service experience　28． 　 (come) to light.
A woman's complaint over her newly bought TV set echoed across Chinese social media recently. In her video, posted on Douyin, she says most people watching TV now are elders, and that a TV cannot be turned on　29． 　 two remote controls at least. After she finally turned it on, advertisements popped up and lasted for more than 10 seconds. The various charging apps, all required to be purchased to allow for viewing, made the experience worse. Without a VIP membership, there came another 70-second advertisement　30． 　 she could finally watch a proper TV series. "I miss the simple TV set of my childhood," she lamented.
By my mid-20s, I'd finished my master in psychology, and I was working in Dublin as a health researcher. It was mostly data and statistics work staring at a screen. I was earning more than most of my friends, living the city life, going out at weekends. I had a good pension (养老金) and annual leave but it caused a lot of anxiety and worry.I was really unhappy.
I wanted to get back to feeling passionate about something so I started thinking about the things I used to love. As a child, I'd always been involved in the outdoors, and I used to love hiking but all that had stopped after secondary school. I decided to volunteer with a local youth group and within a month, I'd gone camping with them. I absolutely loved it. It was like switching on a lightbulb. This was what I'd been missing.
I started taking courses in mountain skills and wilderness first aid, and by August I was working my usual job in the week, and I was a climbing club leader at weekends. I loved connecting with nature, connecting with other people.
Through all this, I learnt about the whole field of nature-based therapies (疗法). It was the perfect fit to combine my psychology background with my passion for the outdoors. I began taking courses in wild therapy, forest bathing and ecopsychology. I left my government job and in July 2020 I launched my business Nature Therapy Ireland, which is booming now.
I'd thought I'd always live in a city but last year, I moved to Tipperary to live at the foot of a mountain, surrounded by nature. If I'm feeling stressed, I can step outside in my bare feet and stand on the grass to ground myself. In Dublin, the front door felt like a barrier—I had to have my keys, my phone, my jacket before I could even go out and find a green space. My life now is leading nature connection hikes and forest bathing walks. My salary has halved for the moment but I've adjusted. I've never looked back.
31．What did the writer think of her job in Dublin
A．Stressful. B．Valueless. C．Insecure. D．Demanding.
32．What does the underlined sentence mean in Paragraph 2
A．She enjoyed her voluntary work.
B．She realized what she really loved.
C．Recalling the past made her happy.
D．A bright future was in store for her.
33．What drove the writer to launch her business Nature Therapy Ireland
A．Her adventurous experience. B．Her leadership and background.
C．Her connection with other people. D．Her major and passion for nature.
34．Why did the writer compare her life in Dublin with that in Tipperary
A．To highlight how boring city life was.
B．To call on people to get back to nature.
C．To show her satisfaction with her change.
D．To indicate how successful her business was.
A is for always getting to work on time.
B is for being extremely busy.
C is for the conscientious (勤勤恳恳的) way you do your job.
You may be all these things at the office, and more. But when it comes to getting ahead, experts say, the ABCs of business should include a P, for politics, as in office politics.
Dale Carnegie suggested as much more than 50 years ago: Hard work alone doesn't ensure career advancement. You have to be able to sell yourself and your ideas, both publicly and behind the scenes. Yet, despite the obvious rewards of engaging in office politics — a better job, a raise, praise — many people are still unable or unwilling to "play the game."
"People assume that office politics involves some manipulative (工于心计的) behavior," says Deborah Comer, an assistant professor of management at Hofstra University. "But politics derives from the word ‘polite'. It can mean lobbying and forming associations. It can mean being kind and helpful, or even trying to please your superior, and then expecting something in return."
In fact, today, experts define office politics as proper behavior used to pursue one's own self-interest in the workplace. In many cases, this involves some form of socializing within the office environment — not just in large companies, but in small workplaces as well.
"The first thing people are usually judged on is their ability to perform well on a consistent basis," says Neil P Lewis, a management psychologist. "But if two or three candidates are up for a promotion, each of whom has reasonably similar ability, a manager is going to promote the person he or she likes best. It's simple human nature."
Yet, psychologists say, many employees and employers have trouble with the concept of politics in the office. Some people, they say, have an idealistic vision of work and what it takes to succeed. Still others associate politics with flattery (奉承), fearful that, if they speak up for themselves, they may appear to be flattering their boss for favors.
Experts suggest altering this negative picture by recognizing the need for some self-promotion.
35．"Office politics" (Line 2, Para.4) is used in the passage to refer to ________.
A．the code of behavior for company staff
B．the political views and beliefs of office workers
C．the interpersonal relationships within a company
D．the various qualities required for a successful career
36．To get promoted, one must not only be competent, but ________.
A．give his boss a good impression B．honest and loyal to his company
C．get along well with his colleagues D．avoid being too outstanding
37．Why are many people unwilling to "play the game" (Line 4, Para.5)
A．They believe that doing so is impractical.
B．They feel that such behavior is unprincipled.
C．They are not good at manipulating colleagues.
D．They think the effort will get them nowhere.
38．It is the author's view that ________.
A．speaking up for oneself is part of human nature
B．self-promotion does not necessarily mean flattery
C．hard work contributes very little to one's promotion
D．many employees fail to recognize the need of flattery
CrossRoads Create, a social media app developed by four seniors who are now studying at the University of Rochester, aims to provide a platform to bring teams together for projects.
While Sharfuz Shifat was working at the Meliora LaunchPad-a student organization he co-founded-in his second year at the university, Shifat had the vision of making an efficient social media network for people to work on their ideas. "The world would be a better place if you could easily find people who have the same interests, vision and relevant skills to build something," he said. He then reached out to Carolyn Zelicof, Andrew Nyaisonga and Sandesh Paudel.
"I got a text from Sharfuz saying he was looking for a user experience designer, and I thought this project was really exciting," Zelicof said.
With their team assembled, the four co-founders were now ready to materialize their vision. CrossRoads Create currently has a landing page where you can sign up to become a user and provide feedback on the product. Site visitors are met with the logo and the motto: "Where ideas meet execution."
Minimizing cost was one of the main challenges of the development process. The two engineers, Nyaisonga and Paudel, were able to develop the platform without indirect costs while keeping the ability of a business or system to grow larger in mind. Nyaisonga explained: "There is an easier way to do something, but it might not be cheap. So, we had to choose the harder way for some things." On the design side, Zelicof, the lead user interface and user experience designer, spoke of the challenge of building a good user experience from an idea, as well as satisfying her team's expectations. Juggling schoolwork, job applications, and the app development was another curveball thrown their way. "But when you're really passionate about it, you can do it. Not everyone has to drop out of college to build a startup." Shifat said.
CrossRoads Create will be launched this week, and the founders have been busy preparing their launch strategy, promoting their product through extensive use of social media marketing campaigns, maintaining their landing page, and interacting with the Center for Startups.
39．What do we know about Sharfuz Shifat
A．He founded Meliora LaunchPad after his graduation from university.
B．He is responsible for improving the experience of the app users.
C．He thinks it more important to start a business than pursue a degree.
D．He is involved in promoting their app through social media.
40．Why did Nyaisonga prefer the hard way of developing the platform
A．Because it is money-saving.
B．Because it allows the app to grow.
C．Because it quickens development process.
D．Because it takes time to get feedback from users.
41．What does "curveball" in Paragraph 5 refer to
A．Interest. B．Ambition. C．Difficulty. D．Confusion.
42．Which of the following was NOT one of the challenges they faced
A．Meeting the expectations of their teammates.
B．Striking a balance between schoolwork and app development.
C．Having access to the resources provided by the Center for Startups.
D．Turning their thoughts about improving user experience into a reality.
A team of Japanese scientists has discovered genes that enable rice to survive high water, providing hope for better rice production in lowland areas that are affected by flooding.
The genes, called SNORKEL genes, help rice grow longer stems to deal with higher water levels. Deep water rice generally produces low-yield (低产的) rice plants. But the researchers report they have succeeded in introducing the genes to rice varieties that are higher-yield.
According to the report, as water levels rise, accumulation of the plant hormone (激素) ethylene (乙烯) makes the SNORKEL genes start working, making stem growth more rapid. When the researchers introduced the genes into rice that does not normally survive in deep water, they were able to rescue the plants from drowning.
Motoyuki Ashikari, who headed the project, said his team is hoping to use the gene on long grain rice widely used in Southeast Asia to help stabilize production in flood areas where rice with the resistant gene is low in production about one-third to one-quarter that of regular rice.
"Scientifically the gene that we found is rare but clear proof of a biological ability to adapt to a difficult environment," he said. "It's a genetic strategy specifically to survive flooding."
High water levels in rice field can be a serious problem. In some areas, rains can cause water levels to rise dangerously high during the growing season and flash flooding can fully submerge plants for days or even weeks.
Rice is a main food for billions, and while productivity has increased dramatically since the 1960s, yields must be doubled to meet projected requirements by 2050. More than 30 percent of Asian and 40 percent of African rice land is either lowland field or deep water field.
Laurentius of Utrecht University said the study is significant because high-yield rice varieties cannot survive extremes of floods. "The introduction of these genes into high-yield varieties, using advanced breeding strategies, promises to improve the quality and quantity of rice." he said.
43．What is the main character of SNORKEL genes
A．They prevent rice from being attacked by various diseases.
B．They help rice grow taller in highland regions.
C．They make rice grow tall enough to survive in deep water.
D．They make rice be ripe within a shorter time.
44．According to Ashikai, the rice with the gene his team found ________.
A．will be helpful for Southeast Asia
B．has been widely used in Southeast Asia
C．will be one third more expensive than regular rice
D．is lower in production than regular rice
45．The underlined word "submerge" in the sixth paragraph probably means ________.
A．cover B．damage C．produce D．kill
46．What Laurentius said in the last paragraph suggests that ________.
A．rice will be planted on the farmland everywhere in the future
B．rice with SNORKEL genes will be of high quality in the future
C．high-yield rice varieties are not common nowadays
D．the quality of rice is difficult to improve
阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题（第1～3题每题答案不超过5词，第4题答案不超过20词）。
On a wonderful sunny day, Lynn Fainsilber Katz visited one of her favorite beaches, known for its crystal-clear water. She parked her car and headed for the shore with everything she needed for the day: a chair, a beach umbrella, flippers (脚蹼), sunglasses and a cooler. It was a difficult balancing act.
"It was just really hard to climb over all the rocks, and I was struggling," she said.
She reached a part of the beach entrance where there was a large step down. Unsure if she could take the step safely, she paused, wondering what to do.
"As I stood there, a young, kind-of 30-something-year-old man came over to me and said, ‘Can I help you ' And I said, ‘Sure'" she recalled.
The man took some of the things she was carrying. Then he gave her his hand to walk her down the step. Fainsilber Katz felt grateful.
"As I age, I'm feeling a little bit more vulnerable (脆弱的) and not as strong and able to do the things that I want to do," she said. "Having that kind of help and support at just that right moment felt like, ‘I can continue in the life that I want to have.'"
The man's act of kindness comforted Fainsilber Katz and reminded her that when life gets hard, you don't have to do it alone.
"If you feel like there'll be somebody there who will help, then you can ... maintain the joy that you want to maintain in your life," she said. "So that's why I'm grateful to him because he helped me maintain that joy."
47．What is the most difficult for Fainsilber Katz when she was heading for the shore
　 　
48．What helped Fainsilber Katz
　 　
49．How did Fainsilber Katz feel when she got older
　 　
50．Would you offer a helpful hand for people in need Why
　 　
51．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.
The Price of Winning
Fourteen-year-old Angus sits on the bench, watching his baseball team play. He's out of the game because he made a mistake. For his coach, that's unacceptable — mistakes don't win games. But for most teens, the focus on winning isn't as important. In a recent study, 90% of teenagers said they would rather play and lose than sit on the sidelines and not play at all. For them, sports are about fun, learning, and being part of a team. However, for many coaches and parents, winning is everything, and they expect perfection from young players.
Unfortunately, this pressure to win drives many kids away from organized sports early on. In competitive events, nearly every action a player makes is examined. Parents and coaches constantly shout instructions, sometimes yelling at kids for errors or missed shots. This intense environment doesn't let kids make their own choices or learn from their mistakes. Instead of enjoying the game, young players feel watched and judged every second. They lose the freedom to explore their abilities and develop naturally as athletes and individuals.
The emphasis on winning creates deeper issues, too. Many kids feel anxious because they're only praised for scoring goals or winning races, not for trying hard or improving. Over time, this focus on results can harm their self-confidence, especially if they're often benched. They start to believe they're only valuable if they perform perfectly, which can make sports feel like a burden instead of a joy.
Two months later, Angus is back playing baseball — but not on a team. He's at the park with friends, playing just for fun, and he's much happier. This raises an important question: How many potential champions will quit sports unless adults change their attitude For young athletes to thrive, they need support and encouragement, not the pressure to always win.
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52．假设你是李华。请根据以下图片顺序，写一篇英语短文，记录时间管理是如何改变你的学习和日常生活的。
注意：1、词数：150词。
2、可适当增添细节以使行文流畅。
Time Management
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答案解析部分
【答案】1．D；2．B；3．B；4．D；5．A；6．C；7．B；8．A；9．A；10．B；11．A；12．D；13．B；14．C；15．C；16．B；17．A；18．C；19．D；20．A
【知识点】故事阅读类；记叙文
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了英国自行车队曾百年沉寂，新任总监 Dave Brailsford 推行"1%改进"理念，从重新设计车座、电热骑行裤、洗手防感冒到车厢除尘等无数细节入手，累积微小优势。仅五年后，车队便在各大重要赛事中横扫公路与场地项目金牌，印证了极致细节管理与累积效应的巨大威力。
【点评】考查完形填空，本题考点涉及动词，名词，形容词，副词，固定短语等多个知识点的考查，是一篇故事类阅读，要求考生在理解细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析推理，从而选出正确答案。
1．句意：当时，英国职业自行车选手已经忍受了近百年的平庸表现。A：lost"失去"；B：enjoyed"享受"；C：showed"展示"；D：suffered"遭受，忍受"。根据空后"nearly one hundred years of mediocrity (平庸)"；以及下文"In fact, their 2 had been so poor that one of the top bike companies in Europe 3 to sell bikes to the team because they were afraid that it would hurt sales if other professionals saw the Brits using their bikes."事实上，他们的表现如此糟糕，以至于欧洲一家顶级自行车公司拒绝向该队出售自行车。可知，自行车公司担心影响销量，可推知英国车队长期处于不佳状态，故选D。
2．句意：事实上，他们的表现如此糟糕，以至于欧洲一家顶级自行车公司拒绝向该队出售自行车。A：score"分数"；B：performance"表现"；C：track"赛道"；D：model "模型"。根据上文"At the time, professional cyclists in Great Britain had 1 nearly one hundred years of mediocrity."当时，英国职业自行车选手已经忍受了近百年的平庸表现。可知，车队整体表现很差。故选B。
3．句意：事实上，他们的表现如此糟糕，以至于欧洲一家顶级自行车公司拒绝向该队出售自行车。A：failed"失败"；B：refused"拒绝"；C：expected"期待"；D：pretended"假装"。根据空后"because they were afraid that it would hurt sales"可知，公司担心影响销量而拒绝卖车。故选B。
4．句意： Brailsford 与以往教练不同的是他的处事理念：在他们做的每件事中寻找微小的改进。A：promise"承诺"；B：opinion"观点"；C：dream"梦想"；D：philosophy "理念，哲学"。根据下文" The whole principle came from the idea that if you 5 everything you could think of that goes into riding a bike, improve it by 1 percent and you will get a 6 increase when you put them all together."整个原则源于这样一种想法：如果你把能想到的和骑自行车有关的一切都分解开来，每一项改进1%。可知，这是他的执教理念。故选D。
5．句意：整个原则源于这样一种想法：如果你把能想到的和骑自行车有关的一切都分解开来，每一项改进1%。A：broke down"分解"；B：took down"记下"；C：put up"张贴"；D：add up "合计"。根据空后"everything you could think of that goes into riding a bike"可知，此处指的是把骑行相关事项进行分解。故选A。
6．句意：整个原则源于这样一种想法：如果你把能想到的和骑自行车有关的一切都分解开来，每一项改进1%。A：flexible"灵活的"；B：temporary"暂时的"；C：significant"显著的"；D：random "随机的"。根据空后"when you put them all together"可知，多个1%的改进叠加，最终会形成显著的整体提升，与后文车队的成功呼应，符合逻辑。故选C。
7．句意：布雷斯福德和他的教练们从做出小的调整开始。A：differences"差异"；B：adjustments "调整"；C：programs"项目"；D：efforts"努力"s。根据下文" They redesigned the bike seats to make them more 8 . "他们重新设计了自行车座，使其更舒适。可知，他们进行了各种小调整。故选B。
8．句意：他们重新设计了自行车座，使其更舒适。A：comfortable"舒适的"；B：empty"空的"；C：soft"柔软的"；D：attractive "吸引人的"。根据空前"redesigned the bike seats"可知，改进车座是为了让骑行更舒适。故选A。
9．句意：他们让骑手穿电加热短裤，以在骑行时维持理想的肌肉温度。A：maintain"维持"；B：raise "提高"；C：reduce"减少"；D：discover "发现"。根据空前"They asked riders to wear electrically heated over-shorts"可知，此处指的是为了保持理想的肌肉温度，故选A。
10．句意：使用生物反馈传感器监测每位运动员对特定训练的反应。A：change"改变"；B：monitor "监测"；C：manage"管理"；D：produce"产生"。根据空前"and used biofeedback sensors"和常识可知，传感器的功能是收集数据、观察状态，即监测运动员的反应。故选B。
11．句意：但他们没有就此止步，继续在被忽视的领域寻找1%的改进。A：continued"继续"；B：happened"发生"；C：learned"学习"；D：bothered "费心"。根据上文"They didn't stop there"但他们并没有就此止步。可知，他们继续寻找更多微小改进。故选A。
12．句意：他们聘请了一名外科医生，教每位骑手最好的洗手方法。A：coach"教练"；B：secretary "秘书"；C：assistant"助理"；D：surgeon "外科医生"。根据空后"teach each rider the best way to wash their hands to reduce the 13 of catching a cold."可知，此处是教洗手以预防感冒涉及卫生健康知识，可推知，此处应是外科医生。故选D。
13．句意：教每位骑手最好的洗手方法，以减少感冒的几率。A：sessions"阶段"；B：chances"几率，机会"；C：records"记录"；D：reactions "反应"。根据空前"teach each rider the best way to wash their hands to reduce"以及常识可知，请外科医生教洗手的目的是降低"感冒的几率"。故选B。
14．句意：他们甚至把车队卡车的内部刷成白色。A：tyres"轮胎"；B：roof"车顶"；C：inside"内部"；D：seats "座位"。根据空后"little bits of dust"可知，刷白车厢内部便于发现灰尘。故选C。
15．句意：这帮助他们发现细小的灰尘。A：gather"聚集"；B：recognize"认出"；C：spot"发现"；D：send "发送"。根据空前"painted the 14 of the team truck white"可知，白色便于发现微小灰尘。故选C。
16．句意：这些灰尘通常会不被注意地溜走，但可能影响精细调试的自行车的性能。A：surrounded"包围"；B：unnoticed"未被注意"；C：removed"移除"；D：discovered "发现"。根据空前"little bits of dust"和常识可知，灰尘微小，原本是"未被注意到的"，车内壁刷成白色正是为了让其显现。故选B。
17．句意：这些灰尘通常会不被注意地溜走，但可能影响精细调试过的自行车的性能。A：finely"精细地"；B：initially"最初"；C：slightly"轻微地"；D：positively "积极地"。根据上文"What made Brailsford different from previous coaches was his 4 of searching for a tiny improvement in everything they do. "railsford 与以往教练不同的是他的处事理念：在他们做的每件事中寻找微小的改进。可知，车队在所有方面都追求微小改进，对自行车进行了精细调试。故选A。
18．句意：随着这些以及其他数百项小改进不断积累，结果比任何人想象的都要快。A：took off"起飞"；B：picked up"捡起"；C：built up"积累"；D：got off "下车"。根据空前"hundreds of other small improvements"可知，微小改进不断积累。故选C。
19．句意：随着这些以及其他数百项小改进不断积累，结果比任何人想象的都要快。A：achieved"实现"；B：remembered"记得"；C：mentioned"提及"；D：imagined "想象"。根据上文"At the time, professional cyclists in Great Britain had 1 nearly one hundred years of mediocrity. "当时，英国职业自行车选手已经忍受了近百年的平庸表现。可知，车队此前百年平庸，没人能想到改进效果如此显著，故选D。
20．句意： Brailsford 接手仅仅五年后，他们就在所有重要赛事中主宰了公路和场地自行车项目。A：dominated"主导，统治"；B：witnessed"见证"；C：celebrated"庆祝"；D：attended "参加"。根据上文"As these and hundreds of other small improvements 18 _, the results came faster than anyone could have 19 ."随着这些以及其他数百项小改进不断积累，结果比任何人想象的都要快。可知，数百项其他微小改进的积累，结果超出预期，所以车队从平庸走向成功，"主导"赛事最能体现其顶尖地位。故选A。
【答案】21．when；22．which；23．is；24．making；25．dedicated；26．that；27．can；28．have come；29．without；30．before
【知识点】说明文；社会现象类；before；can；dedicated；is；making；that；when；which；without
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，近年传统电视销量骤降，Z世代因娱乐方式多元及广告冗长弃用传统电视。智能电视虽借大屏优势留存用户，却因开机繁琐、广告泛滥、会员套娃收费等问题引发强烈不满，尤其困扰老年群体，折射出智能电视服务体验的严重倒退。
【点评】考查语法填空，本题考点涉及定语从句，时态，主谓一致，非谓语动词，宾语从句，情态动词，介词，状语从句以及固定搭配等多个知识点的考查，是一篇社会现象类阅读，要求考生在理解细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，并结合相关语法知识，进行分析推理，从而写出正确的单词形式。
21．句意：在娱乐选择有限的过去，电视占据了主导地位。 entertainment options were limited 是限制性定语从句，先行词the past，关系词指代先行词在从句中作时间状语，故填when。
22．句意：如今，电脑、手机和平板电脑都提供了更多的内容，在观看方面已经超过了电视。 all of offer more content 是非限制性定语从句，先行词computers, mobile phones and tablets，指物，关系词指代先行词在从句作介词of的宾语，故填which。
23．句意：少看电视或不看电视是年轻人娱乐多样化的必然结果。 be "是"，是谓语动词，描述客观事实，用一般现在时，主语为用or连接的并列动名词作主语， 谓语用第三人称单数，故填is。
24．句意：各大电视台提供的节目越来越不能满足年轻人的需求，而且每隔一段时间就会增加几分钟的广告，这使得它很难与手机和平板电脑竞争，"海歌商业观察的李大帝表示，海歌商业观察是一个专注于商业分析的公众号。 make "使，让"，动词。本句已有谓语，应用非谓语形式，和逻辑主语之间是主动关系，表示自然而然的结果，用现在分词作状语，故填making。
25．句意：各大电视台提供的节目越来越不能满足年轻人的需求，而且每隔一段时间就会增加几分钟的广告，这使得它很难与手机和平板电脑竞争，"海歌商业观察的李大帝表示，海歌商业观察是一个专注于商业分析的公众号。 dedicate "奉献，致力于"，动词。此处修饰名词WeChat account作定语，且dedicate和逻辑主语WeChat account之间是动宾关系，应用过去分词，故填dedicated。
26．句意：数据分析公司All View Cloud的一份报告称，2020年国内电视销量为4450万台，同比下降9.1%，销售收入为1209亿元(191亿美元)，下降11.7%。 domestic TV sales in 2020 were 44.5 million units是宾语从句，从句中不缺少成分，句意完整，应用that连接，故填that。
27．句意：人们还可以在任何时候将手机上的内容投射到电视上。根据句意，此处表示"能够"，应用情态动词can，后接的动词原形，故填can。
28．句意：然而，与互联网智能电视的快速发展和利润增长相比，服务体验下降的投诉正在/已经浮出水面。 come to light. 固定短语，"揭露，显露，为人所知"，作谓语，根据语境可以表示现在正在发生的事情，或者是对现在造成的影响，所以可以用现在进行时或者现在完成时，主语complaints，谓语用复数形式，故填have come/are coming。
29．句意：在她发布在抖音上的视频中，她说现在看电视的大多数人都是老年人，并且电视至少需要两个遥控器才能打开。根据句意可知空处表示"没有"，后为名词 ontrols ，应用介词without，故填without。
30．句意：如果没有VIP会员资格，在她终于能看一部像样的电视剧之前，还要再看一个70秒的广告。 she could finally watch a proper TV series 是时间状语从句，表示"在……之前"，故填before。
【答案】31．A
32．B
33．D
34．C
【知识点】推理判断题；细节理解题；故事阅读类；记叙文
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者原是都柏林的健康研究员，虽收入优渥却深感焦虑。为重拾热情，她回归热爱的户外，将心理学背景与自然结合，转型为自然疗法师并成功创业。她最终搬至山脚居住，虽收入减半但幸福感大幅提升，再未后悔这一人生转向。
【点评】考查阅读理解，本题考点涉及细节理解，句义猜测和推理判断三个题型的考查，是一篇故事类阅读，考生需要准确捕捉细节信息，并根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析，推理，从而选出正确答案。
31．推理判断题。根据第一段中的"I had a good pension (养老金) and annual leave but it caused a lot of anxiety and worry. I was really unhappy."我有一个很好的养老金和年假，但它引起了很多焦虑和担忧。我真的很不开心。可知，作者虽然工作待遇不错，但是感到焦虑和担心，觉得不开心。可推知，作者觉得Dublin的工作压力很大。故选A。
32．句义猜测题。根据第二段中的"I decided to volunteer with a local youth group and within a month, I'd gone camping with them. I absolutely loved it."我决定在当地的一个青年团体做志愿者，不到一个月，我就和他们一起去露营了。我非常喜欢它。可知，作者很喜欢与年轻人户外活动；以及"This was what I'd been missing."这就是我一直错过的)"可知，这是作者错过的，也就是指的上文中作者喜欢的户外活动，this指代的内容是划线句子。可推知，划线" It was like switching
on a lightbulb. "意思为"他意识到自己真正喜欢的是什么"。故选B。
33．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的"It was the perfect fit to combine my psychology background with my passion for the outdoors. I began taking courses in wild therapy, forest bathing and ecopsychology."将我的心理学背景与我对户外活动的热情相结合是完美的选择。我开始参加野外疗法、森林浴和生态心理学课程。可知，作者将他的心理学专业和自己对户外运动的热爱结合起来，并创办了Nature Therapy Ireland。故选D。
34．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的"In Dublin, the front door felt like a barrier — I had to have my keys, my phone, my jacket before I could even go out and find a green space. My life now is leading nature connection hikes and forest bathing walks. My salary has halved for the moment but I've adjusted. I've never looked back."在都柏林，前门感觉就像一道屏障——我必须拿到钥匙、手机和夹克，然后才能出去找绿地。我现在的生活是领导自然联系远足和森林浴散步。我的薪水暂时减半，但我已经调整了。我从未回头。可知，作者觉得在Dublin自己的前门就是挡住自己与大自然接触的障碍，而在Tipperary，作者完全与大自然融合，而且永远不会回头，结合作者自己对大自然的热爱。可推知，作者对现在生活很满意。故选C。
【答案】35．C
36．A
37．B
38．B
【知识点】推理判断题；细节理解题；学习教育类；议论文
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇议论文，职场晋升仅靠勤奋工作（ABC）并不足够，还必须懂得"办公室政治"（P）。专家澄清，办公室政治并非工于心计，而是职场中合理追求自身利益的得体行为，如建立人脉、展现亲和力。在能力相当时，人际关系往往决定晋升。因此，员工应摒弃偏见，学会适度自我推销。
【点评】考查阅读理解，本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断两个题型的考查，是一篇教育类阅读，通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查。
35．细节理解题。根据倒数第四段"In fact, today, experts define office politics as proper behavior used to pursue one's own self-interest in the workplace. In many cases, this involves some form of socializing within the office environment — not just in large companies, but in small workplaces as well. "事实上，如今，专家将办公室政治定义为在工作场所追求自身利益的恰当行为。在很多情况下，这涉及到办公室环境内的某种社交形式——不仅在大公司，在小的工作场所也是如此。可知，"办公室政治"指的是公司内部的人际关系。故选C。
36．细节理解题。根据倒数第三段中的"But if two or three candidates are up for a promotion, each of whom has reasonably similar ability, a manager is going to promote the person he or she likes best. It's simple human nature. "但如果两三个候选人竞争晋升机会，他们的能力都相当相似，经理就会提拔他或她最喜欢的那个人。这是很简单的人性。可知，要获得晋升，除了能力之外，还需要给老板留下好印象。故选A。
37．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的"Some people, they say, have an idealistic vision of work and what it takes to succeed. Still others associate politics with flattery, fearful that, if they speak up for themselves, they may appear to be flattering their boss for favors."他们说，有些人对工作和成功的条件抱有理想主义的看法。还有些人把政治和奉承联系在一起，担心如果为自己说话，可能会显得是在讨好老板以获得好处。可知，许多人不愿意"玩这个游戏"，是因为他们觉得这种行为是不道德的、不合原则的。故选B。
38．推理判断题。根据最后一段"Experts suggest altering this negative picture by recognizing the need for some self-promotion. "专家建议通过认识到自我推销的必要性来改变这种负面看法；以及上文对办公室政治的重新定义可知，作者认为自我推销并不一定意味着奉承。故选B。
【答案】39．D
40．A
41．C
42．C
【知识点】推理判断题；词义猜测题；细节理解题；说明文；科普类
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，罗切斯特大学四名大四学生联合开发了社交媒体应用 CrossRoads Create，旨在为用户提供一个组队落地创意项目的平台。创始人 Shifat 受"让志趣相投者易于相遇协作"的想法驱动，招募了 UX 设计师与两名工程师共同推进。团队在控制成本、平衡学业的挑战下坚持开发，目前产品登录页已上线，本周正式发布并正通过社媒营销积极推广。
【点评】考查阅读理解，本题考点涉及细节理解，词义猜测和推理判断三个题型的考查，是一篇科技类阅读，首先要仔细阅读短文，掌握大意，然后结合具体的题目，再读短文，从中找出相关信息，就可以确定正确答案。
39．细节理解题。根据第二段中的"While Sharfuz Shifat was working at the Meliora LaunchPad-a student organization he co-founded-in his second year at the university, Shifat had the vision of making an efficient social media network for people to work on their ideas. （当Sharfuz Shifat在Meliora launchpad"一个他在大学二年级时共同创立的学生组织)工作时，Shifat有一个愿景，那就是打造一个高效的社交媒体网络，让人们实现自己的想法，可推知，他致力于打造一个高效的社交网络；以及最后一段中的" the founders have been busy preparing their launch strategy, promoting their product through extensive use of social media marketing campaigns"创始人一直在忙着准备他们的启动策略，通过广泛使用社交媒体营销活动来推广他们的产品，可推知，Shifat在他们软件准备上线的阶段使用了社交媒体来进行软件的推广。故选D。
40．推理判断题。根据第五中的"Minimizing cost was one of the main challenges of the development process. "降低成本是开发过程中的主要挑战之一；以及"Nyaisonga explained: ‘There is an easier way to do something, but it might not be cheap. So, we had to choose the harder way for some things.'"Nyaisonga解释说:"有一种更简单的方法来做某事，但它可能不便宜。所以，我们必须为一些事情选择更艰难的方式。"可推知，Nyaisonga选择更艰难的方式来完成应用的开发，是为了降低成本。故选A。
41．词义猜测题。根据第一段中的"Minimizing cost was one of the main challenges of the development process. "降低成本是开发过程中的主要挑战之一；以及"Juggling schoolwork, job applications, and the app development"同时兼顾学业、工作申请和应用程序开发，因为这个应用是由四名大学生开发的，因此他们在应用开发的过程中面临着很多的困难，降低成本只是他们面临的主要挑战之一。可推知划线词 curveball 是"困难"之意，故选C。
42．细节理解题。根据第五段中的"On the design side, Zelicof, the lead user interface and user experience designer, spoke of the challenge of building a good user experience from an idea, as well as satisfying her team's expectations. "在设计方面，首席用户界面和用户体验设计师Zelicof谈到了从一个想法构建一个良好的用户体验，以及满足她的团队的期望所面临的挑战。应用软件的开发，不仅要满足用户的体验，还要满足团队的期待。A：Meeting the expectations of their teammates. "满足团队的期望"符合文意；"Juggling schoolwork, job applications, and the app development"同时兼顾学业、工作申请和应用程序开发，可推知，这些人要平衡学业和开发软件之间的关系，B：Striking a balance between schoolwork and app development. "平衡学业和应用程序开发"符合文意；第二段中的"Shifat had the vision of making an efficient social media network for people to work on their ideas. "Shifat有一个愿景，那就是打造一个高效的社交媒体网络，让人们实现自己的想法。可推知，怎样实现人们的想法，对于软件开发、应用也是一个挑战。D：Turning their thoughts about improving user experience into a reality. "把改善用户体验的想法变成现实。"符合文意。C：Having access to the resources provided by the Center for Startups."能够使用创业中心提供的资源"文中并未提到，只是在最后一段提到"interacting with the Center for Startups."和创业中心互动。"，并不是使用创业中心提供的资源。故选C。
【答案】43．C
44．A
45．A
46．B
【知识点】推理判断题；词义猜测题；细节理解题；说明文；科普类
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，日本科学家发现SNORKEL基因，能促使水稻茎秆快速伸长以适应深水环境。团队已成功将该基因导入高产水稻品种，有望解决洪涝区水稻减产难题。鉴于全球超三成亚洲及四成非洲稻田易受洪水威胁，且2050年粮食需求将翻倍，此项突破对保障粮食安全、稳定产量意义重大。
【点评】考查阅读理解，本题考点涉及细节理解，词义猜测和推理判断三个题型的考查，是一篇科研类阅读，要求考生在捕捉细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析，推理，从而选出正确答案。
43．细节理解题。根据第二段中的"The genes, called SNORKEL genes, help rice grow longer stems to deal with higher water levels."这些被称为SNORKEL的基因能帮助水稻长出更长的茎来应对更高的水位；以及第三段中的"When the researchers introduced the genes into rice that does not normally survive in deep water, they were able to rescue the plants from drowning."当研究人员将这些基因导入通常无法在深水中存活的水稻时，他们成功地使这些水稻免于被淹死。可知，SNORKEL基因的主要特点是让水稻长得足够高，从而在深水中存活。故选C。
44．细节理解题。根据第四段"Motoyuki Ashikari, who headed the project, said his team is hoping to use the gene on long grain rice widely used in Southeast Asia to help stabilize production in flood areas where rice with the resistant gene is low in production about one-third to one-quarter that of regular rice."Motoyuki Ashikari，该项目的负责人，表示，他的团队希望将这种基因应用于东南亚广泛种植的长粒稻，以帮助稳定洪水多发地区的产量——在这些地区，带有抗涝基因的水稻产量较低，仅为常规水稻的三分之一到四分之一。可知，Ashikari认为他们团队发现的这种基因的水稻将对东南亚有帮助。故选A。
45．词义猜测题。根据第六段中的"In some areas, rains can cause water levels to rise dangerously high during the growing season and flash flooding can fully submerge plants for days or even weeks."在一些地区，生长季的降雨会导致水位危险地升高，而突发洪水会将植物完全submerge数天甚至数周。可知，洪水会将植物完全覆盖、淹没，因此划线词submerge的意思是"覆盖，淹没"。故选A。
46．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的"‘The introduction of these genes into high-yield varieties, using advanced breeding strategies, promises to improve the quality and quantity of rice.' he said."他说："利用先进的育种策略，将这些基因导入高产品种，有望提高水稻的质量和产量。"可知，Laurentius认为导入了SNORKEL基因的水稻未来将具有很高的品质。故选B。
【答案】47．Climbing over the rocks.
48．A young man's help.
49．More vulnerable and weak.
50．Yes. Because helping others can bring joy and warmth to people.
【知识点】细节理解题；故事阅读类；记叙文
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，在一个阳光明媚的日子，年事渐高的 Lynn 在海滩入口处因携带重物且行动不便而陷入困境。一位陌生男子的及时援手，不仅助她跨过台阶，更缓解了她对衰老带来的脆弱感的焦虑。这一温情瞬间让她深刻体会到，接受他人的善意能帮助自己维持生活的喜悦与独立前行的勇气。
【点评】考查阅读表达，前三题是细节理解题，紧扣文本细节，答案精准且符合字数要求。第四题开放性设问，有效引导学生联系自身，升华主题。整体难度适中，既考查了基础信息检索能力，又兼顾了情感态度价值观的渗透，是一组优质的阅读表达题。
47．考查细节理解。根据第一段中的"She parked her car and headed for the shore with everything she needed for the day: a chair, a beach umbrella, flippers (脚蹼), sunglasses and a cooler. It was a difficult balancing act. "她停好车，带着一天所需的所有东西走向海滩：一把椅子、一把沙滩伞、脚蹼、太阳镜和一个冷藏箱。这很难保持平衡；以及第二段中的"It was just really hard to climb over all the rocks, and I was struggling."要爬过所有的岩石真的很难，我很吃力。可知，她去海滩时最困难的是携带很多东西、难以保持平衡并爬过岩石。故答案为Climbing over the rocks.
48．考查细节理解。根据第四段"‘As I stood there, a young, kind-of 30-something-year-old man came over to me and said, ‘Can I help you ' And I said, ‘Sure'" she recalled. ""当我站在那里时，一位30多岁的年轻男士走过来对我说：‘我能帮你吗？'我说：‘当然。'"她回忆道；以及第五段中的"The man took some of the things she was carrying. Then he gave her his hand to walk her down the step. "这位男士拿了她携带的一些东西。然后伸手扶她走下台阶。可知，是一位陌生男士的帮助帮助了她。故答案为A young man's help.
49．考查细节理解。根据第六段中的"As I age, I'm feeling a little bit more vulnerable (脆弱的) and not as strong and able to do the things that I want to do."随着年龄增长，我感觉更脆弱了，没那么强壮，也不能做自己想做的事了。可知，她变老后感觉更脆弱、没那么强壮。故答案为More vulnerable and weak.
50．开放回答题。本题为开放性试题，答案合理即可，不超过20词。故答案可以为Yes. Because helping others can bring joy and warmth to people.
51．【答案】 In competitive events, young players are always expected perfection by their coaches and parents, which has a negative impact on teenagers. Not only does it cause that teenagers prefer to sit on the sidelines instead of taking a positive in the events, but also the focus on results can also make them feel frustrated. If adults change their attitude, young athletes will build up confidence and inspire potential.
【知识点】文字式议论文；概要写作；社会现象类；夹叙夹议
【解析】【分析】本题是一篇概要写作。写作步骤：
1）细读原文。首先要仔细阅读短文，掌握文章主旨。文章通过少年安格斯因失误被教练换下、最终退出球队转而与朋友自由打球的经历，揭示当下成人过度强调竞技胜利，导致青少年在高压评判中丧失运动乐趣、自信心受损的现象，呼吁成人转变态度，以鼓励支持取代输赢执念，助力年轻运动员健康成长。
2）弄清结构，归纳段意。概要写作是写全文概要，不是写某一部分的概要，或者就某些问题写出要点。
3）列出原文要点。分析原文的内容和结构，将内容分项扼要表述并注意在结构上的顺序。在此基础上选出与文章主题密切相关的部分。
4）在写作时要特别注意下面几点：
（1）概要应包括原文中的主要事实，略去不必要的细节。
（2）安排好篇幅的比例，概要应同原文保持协调，即用较多的文字写重要内容，用较少的文字写次要内容。
（3）注意要点之间的衔接，要用适当的关联词语贯通全文，切忌只简单地写出一些互不相干的句子，但也不要每两句之间都加关联词语，以免显得生硬。
（4）不排斥用原文的某些词句，但不要照搬原文的句子，如果不能完全用自己的话语表达，至少对原文句子做一些同义词替换，如果结构上也能有一些转换会更好。
（5）计算词数，看是否符合规定的词数要求。【点评】该概要写作开篇能迅速锁定核心矛盾，准确指出教练与家长对完美的苛求及其负面效应；句式上尝试使用"Not only...but also..."结构体现逻辑层次，展现了基本的语法意识；结尾部分能准确回扣原文主旨，明确提出成人需转变态度的解决方向，把握住了议论文总结的落脚点，具备概要写作的基本框架感。
52．【答案】Time Management
Without proper time management, I often found myself staying up late into the night to study. The workload seemed overwhelming, and I couldn't finish everything during the day. As a result, I was always exhausted. During classes, I couldn't help dozing off, missing important points from the lessons. My poor time management also led to bad exam results, which made me feel frustrated and discouraged.
Realizing the problem, I decided to change. I started planning my day carefully, setting specific times for studying, resting, and even having fun. By sticking to the schedule, I was able to complete my tasks efficiently and get enough sleep. Gradually, my academic performance improved. I felt more energetic and focused in class. Proper time management not only helped me avoid late-night cramming but also boosted my grades. Now I feel more relaxed in daily life. I can balance my work and leisure, making every day more productive and enjoyable.
【知识点】看图写话；图画式记叙文；半开放性作文；故事阅读类
【解析】【分析】本题是一篇看图写作，要求考生就图中展示的场景，围绕着"时间管理"为主题写一篇短文。文章宜采用"总-分-总"结构：开篇总述自己曾因缺乏规划而陷入恶性循环，接着按逻辑详述图①深夜苦读导致图②课堂瞌睡低效，随后叙述自己痛定思痛进行"合理规划"，最后总结这一转变带来的从容与高效，呼应主题。写作时注意准确运用时态，上下文意思连贯，符合逻辑关系。
【点评】该短文逻辑严密，完全遵循了"总-分-总"的结构，按图索骥般地将四幅图的递进关系转化为了连贯的英文叙事；文中巧妙运用"staying up late"、"dozing off"、"sticking to the schedule"等短语，生动且准确地描绘了从混乱到有序的转变过程，细节丰富；此外，结尾处对时间管理带来的身心双重改变的升华，不仅深化了主题，也使整篇文章的立意更加积极向上，极具说服力。文中有一些好的词句，例如：During classes, I couldn't help dozing off, missing important points from the lessons. 运用了现在分词作结果状语；My poor time management also led to bad exam results, which made me feel frustrated and discouraged. 运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句。
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British Cycling had recently hired Dave Brailsford as its new director. At the time, professional cyclists in Great Britain had 1． nearly one hundred years of mediocrity. In fact, their 2． had been so poor that one of the top bike companies in Europe 3． to sell bikes to the team because they were afraid that it would hurt sales if other professionals saw the Brits using their bikes.
What made Brailsford different from previous coaches was his 4． of searching for a tiny improvement in everything they do. The whole principle came from the idea that if you 5． everything you could think of that goes into riding a bike, improve it by 1 percent and you will get a 6． increase when you put them all together.
Brailsford and his coaches began by making small 7． . They redesigned the bike seats to make them more 8． . They asked riders to wear electrically heated over-shorts to 9． ideal muscle temperature while riding and used biofeedback sensors to 10． how each athlete responded to a particular workout.
But they didn't stop there. They 11． to find 1 percent improvements in overlooked areas. They hired a(n) 12． to teach each rider the best way to wash their hands to reduce the 13． of catching a cold. They even painted the 14． of the team truck white, which helped them 15． little bits of dust that would normally slip by 16． but could affect the performance of the 17． tuned bikes.
As these and hundreds of other small improvements 18． , the results came faster than anyone could have 19． . Just five years after Brailsford took over, they 20． the road and track cycling events in all the important Games.
1．A．lost B．enjoyed C．showed D．suffered
2．A．score B．performance C．track D．model
3．A．failed B．refused C．expected D．pretended
4．A．promise B．opinion C．dream D．philosophy
5．A．broke down B．took down C．put up D．add up
6．A．flexible B．temporary C．significant D．random
7．A．differences B．adjustments C．programs D．efforts
8．A．comfortable B．empty C．soft D．attractive
9．A．maintain B．raise C．reduce D．discover
10．A．change B．monitor C．manage D．produce
11．A．continued B．happened C．learned D．bothered
12．A．coach B．secretary C．assistant D．surgeon
13．A．sessions B．chances C．records D．reactions
14．A．tyres B．roof C．inside D．seats
15．A．gather B．recognize C．spot D．send
16．A．surrounded B．unnoticed C．removed D．discovered
17．A．finely B．initially C．slightly D．positively
18．A．took off B．picked up C．built up D．got off
19．A．achieved B．remembered C．mentioned D．imagined
20．A．dominated B．witnessed C．celebrated D．attended
【答案】1．D；2．B；3．B；4．D；5．A；6．C；7．B；8．A；9．A；10．B；11．A；12．D；13．B；14．C；15．C；16．B；17．A；18．C；19．D；20．A
【知识点】故事阅读类；记叙文
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了英国自行车队曾百年沉寂，新任总监 Dave Brailsford 推行"1%改进"理念，从重新设计车座、电热骑行裤、洗手防感冒到车厢除尘等无数细节入手，累积微小优势。仅五年后，车队便在各大重要赛事中横扫公路与场地项目金牌，印证了极致细节管理与累积效应的巨大威力。
【点评】考查完形填空，本题考点涉及动词，名词，形容词，副词，固定短语等多个知识点的考查，是一篇故事类阅读，要求考生在理解细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析推理，从而选出正确答案。
1．句意：当时，英国职业自行车选手已经忍受了近百年的平庸表现。A：lost"失去"；B：enjoyed"享受"；C：showed"展示"；D：suffered"遭受，忍受"。根据空后"nearly one hundred years of mediocrity (平庸)"；以及下文"In fact, their 2 had been so poor that one of the top bike companies in Europe 3 to sell bikes to the team because they were afraid that it would hurt sales if other professionals saw the Brits using their bikes."事实上，他们的表现如此糟糕，以至于欧洲一家顶级自行车公司拒绝向该队出售自行车。可知，自行车公司担心影响销量，可推知英国车队长期处于不佳状态，故选D。
2．句意：事实上，他们的表现如此糟糕，以至于欧洲一家顶级自行车公司拒绝向该队出售自行车。A：score"分数"；B：performance"表现"；C：track"赛道"；D：model "模型"。根据上文"At the time, professional cyclists in Great Britain had 1 nearly one hundred years of mediocrity."当时，英国职业自行车选手已经忍受了近百年的平庸表现。可知，车队整体表现很差。故选B。
3．句意：事实上，他们的表现如此糟糕，以至于欧洲一家顶级自行车公司拒绝向该队出售自行车。A：failed"失败"；B：refused"拒绝"；C：expected"期待"；D：pretended"假装"。根据空后"because they were afraid that it would hurt sales"可知，公司担心影响销量而拒绝卖车。故选B。
4．句意： Brailsford 与以往教练不同的是他的处事理念：在他们做的每件事中寻找微小的改进。A：promise"承诺"；B：opinion"观点"；C：dream"梦想"；D：philosophy "理念，哲学"。根据下文" The whole principle came from the idea that if you 5 everything you could think of that goes into riding a bike, improve it by 1 percent and you will get a 6 increase when you put them all together."整个原则源于这样一种想法：如果你把能想到的和骑自行车有关的一切都分解开来，每一项改进1%。可知，这是他的执教理念。故选D。
5．句意：整个原则源于这样一种想法：如果你把能想到的和骑自行车有关的一切都分解开来，每一项改进1%。A：broke down"分解"；B：took down"记下"；C：put up"张贴"；D：add up "合计"。根据空后"everything you could think of that goes into riding a bike"可知，此处指的是把骑行相关事项进行分解。故选A。
6．句意：整个原则源于这样一种想法：如果你把能想到的和骑自行车有关的一切都分解开来，每一项改进1%。A：flexible"灵活的"；B：temporary"暂时的"；C：significant"显著的"；D：random "随机的"。根据空后"when you put them all together"可知，多个1%的改进叠加，最终会形成显著的整体提升，与后文车队的成功呼应，符合逻辑。故选C。
7．句意：布雷斯福德和他的教练们从做出小的调整开始。A：differences"差异"；B：adjustments "调整"；C：programs"项目"；D：efforts"努力"s。根据下文" They redesigned the bike seats to make them more 8 . "他们重新设计了自行车座，使其更舒适。可知，他们进行了各种小调整。故选B。
8．句意：他们重新设计了自行车座，使其更舒适。A：comfortable"舒适的"；B：empty"空的"；C：soft"柔软的"；D：attractive "吸引人的"。根据空前"redesigned the bike seats"可知，改进车座是为了让骑行更舒适。故选A。
9．句意：他们让骑手穿电加热短裤，以在骑行时维持理想的肌肉温度。A：maintain"维持"；B：raise "提高"；C：reduce"减少"；D：discover "发现"。根据空前"They asked riders to wear electrically heated over-shorts"可知，此处指的是为了保持理想的肌肉温度，故选A。
10．句意：使用生物反馈传感器监测每位运动员对特定训练的反应。A：change"改变"；B：monitor "监测"；C：manage"管理"；D：produce"产生"。根据空前"and used biofeedback sensors"和常识可知，传感器的功能是收集数据、观察状态，即监测运动员的反应。故选B。
11．句意：但他们没有就此止步，继续在被忽视的领域寻找1%的改进。A：continued"继续"；B：happened"发生"；C：learned"学习"；D：bothered "费心"。根据上文"They didn't stop there"但他们并没有就此止步。可知，他们继续寻找更多微小改进。故选A。
12．句意：他们聘请了一名外科医生，教每位骑手最好的洗手方法。A：coach"教练"；B：secretary "秘书"；C：assistant"助理"；D：surgeon "外科医生"。根据空后"teach each rider the best way to wash their hands to reduce the 13 of catching a cold."可知，此处是教洗手以预防感冒涉及卫生健康知识，可推知，此处应是外科医生。故选D。
13．句意：教每位骑手最好的洗手方法，以减少感冒的几率。A：sessions"阶段"；B：chances"几率，机会"；C：records"记录"；D：reactions "反应"。根据空前"teach each rider the best way to wash their hands to reduce"以及常识可知，请外科医生教洗手的目的是降低"感冒的几率"。故选B。
14．句意：他们甚至把车队卡车的内部刷成白色。A：tyres"轮胎"；B：roof"车顶"；C：inside"内部"；D：seats "座位"。根据空后"little bits of dust"可知，刷白车厢内部便于发现灰尘。故选C。
15．句意：这帮助他们发现细小的灰尘。A：gather"聚集"；B：recognize"认出"；C：spot"发现"；D：send "发送"。根据空前"painted the 14 of the team truck white"可知，白色便于发现微小灰尘。故选C。
16．句意：这些灰尘通常会不被注意地溜走，但可能影响精细调试的自行车的性能。A：surrounded"包围"；B：unnoticed"未被注意"；C：removed"移除"；D：discovered "发现"。根据空前"little bits of dust"和常识可知，灰尘微小，原本是"未被注意到的"，车内壁刷成白色正是为了让其显现。故选B。
17．句意：这些灰尘通常会不被注意地溜走，但可能影响精细调试过的自行车的性能。A：finely"精细地"；B：initially"最初"；C：slightly"轻微地"；D：positively "积极地"。根据上文"What made Brailsford different from previous coaches was his 4 of searching for a tiny improvement in everything they do. "railsford 与以往教练不同的是他的处事理念：在他们做的每件事中寻找微小的改进。可知，车队在所有方面都追求微小改进，对自行车进行了精细调试。故选A。
18．句意：随着这些以及其他数百项小改进不断积累，结果比任何人想象的都要快。A：took off"起飞"；B：picked up"捡起"；C：built up"积累"；D：got off "下车"。根据空前"hundreds of other small improvements"可知，微小改进不断积累。故选C。
19．句意：随着这些以及其他数百项小改进不断积累，结果比任何人想象的都要快。A：achieved"实现"；B：remembered"记得"；C：mentioned"提及"；D：imagined "想象"。根据上文"At the time, professional cyclists in Great Britain had 1 nearly one hundred years of mediocrity. "当时，英国职业自行车选手已经忍受了近百年的平庸表现。可知，车队此前百年平庸，没人能想到改进效果如此显著，故选D。
20．句意： Brailsford 接手仅仅五年后，他们就在所有重要赛事中主宰了公路和场地自行车项目。A：dominated"主导，统治"；B：witnessed"见证"；C：celebrated"庆祝"；D：attended "参加"。根据上文"As these and hundreds of other small improvements 18 _, the results came faster than anyone could have 19 ."随着这些以及其他数百项小改进不断积累，结果比任何人想象的都要快。可知，数百项其他微小改进的积累，结果超出预期，所以车队从平庸走向成功，"主导"赛事最能体现其顶尖地位。故选A。
Directions: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages 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.
Smart TV Channels a Sense of Frustration
The phenomenon of watching less or not watching TV mirrors a plunge in traditional TV sales in recent years.
"I haven't watched TV at home for almost five years." The same sentiment is a true portrayal of many Gen-Zers (Z世代，指出生在1995年至2010年之间的一代人) today. In the past　21． 　 entertainment options were limited, TV dominated. Nowadays, computers, mobile phones and tablets, all of　22． 　 offer more content, have overtaken TV in the viewing stakes (收视争夺赛).
"Watching less or not watching TV　23． 　 (be) the inevitable result of the diversification of entertainment for young people. The programs offered by the major TV stations is increasingly unable to meet the needs of young people, and a few minutes of advertisements are added at every turn,　24． 　 (make) it difficult to compete with mobile phones and tablets," says Li Dadi at Haige Business Watch, a public WeChat account　25． 　 (dedicate) to business analysis.
The phenomenon mirrors a plunge in traditional TV sales in recent years. A report by All View Cloud, a data analysis company, says　26． 　 domestic TV sales in 2020 were 44.5 million units, down 9.1 percent year-on-year, and sales revenue was 120.9 billion yuan ($19.1 billion), down 11.7 percent.
However, not watching traditional TV does not mean not using the actual set. The current development of smart TV is not just a tool for watching programs on the box. The three major video content providers, Tencent Video, iQiyi and Youku, have all launched TV applications. People　27． 　 also cast the content of their mobile phones onto the TV at any time. Leaning on the sofa and watching a 55-inch big screen is still much more comfortable than lying on the bed with a 6.1-inch mobile phone.
However, compared with the rapid development and profit growth of internet smart TV, complaints about a decline in service experience　28． 　 (come) to light.
A woman's complaint over her newly bought TV set echoed across Chinese social media recently. In her video, posted on Douyin, she says most people watching TV now are elders, and that a TV cannot be turned on　29． 　 two remote controls at least. After she finally turned it on, advertisements popped up and lasted for more than 10 seconds. The various charging apps, all required to be purchased to allow for viewing, made the experience worse. Without a VIP membership, there came another 70-second advertisement　30． 　 she could finally watch a proper TV series. "I miss the simple TV set of my childhood," she lamented.
【答案】21．when；22．which；23．is；24．making；25．dedicated；26．that；27．can；28．have come；29．without；30．before
【知识点】说明文；社会现象类；before；can；dedicated；is；making；that；when；which；without
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，近年传统电视销量骤降，Z世代因娱乐方式多元及广告冗长弃用传统电视。智能电视虽借大屏优势留存用户，却因开机繁琐、广告泛滥、会员套娃收费等问题引发强烈不满，尤其困扰老年群体，折射出智能电视服务体验的严重倒退。
【点评】考查语法填空，本题考点涉及定语从句，时态，主谓一致，非谓语动词，宾语从句，情态动词，介词，状语从句以及固定搭配等多个知识点的考查，是一篇社会现象类阅读，要求考生在理解细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，并结合相关语法知识，进行分析推理，从而写出正确的单词形式。
21．句意：在娱乐选择有限的过去，电视占据了主导地位。 entertainment options were limited 是限制性定语从句，先行词the past，关系词指代先行词在从句中作时间状语，故填when。
22．句意：如今，电脑、手机和平板电脑都提供了更多的内容，在观看方面已经超过了电视。 all of offer more content 是非限制性定语从句，先行词computers, mobile phones and tablets，指物，关系词指代先行词在从句作介词of的宾语，故填which。
23．句意：少看电视或不看电视是年轻人娱乐多样化的必然结果。 be "是"，是谓语动词，描述客观事实，用一般现在时，主语为用or连接的并列动名词作主语， 谓语用第三人称单数，故填is。
24．句意：各大电视台提供的节目越来越不能满足年轻人的需求，而且每隔一段时间就会增加几分钟的广告，这使得它很难与手机和平板电脑竞争，"海歌商业观察的李大帝表示，海歌商业观察是一个专注于商业分析的公众号。 make "使，让"，动词。本句已有谓语，应用非谓语形式，和逻辑主语之间是主动关系，表示自然而然的结果，用现在分词作状语，故填making。
25．句意：各大电视台提供的节目越来越不能满足年轻人的需求，而且每隔一段时间就会增加几分钟的广告，这使得它很难与手机和平板电脑竞争，"海歌商业观察的李大帝表示，海歌商业观察是一个专注于商业分析的公众号。 dedicate "奉献，致力于"，动词。此处修饰名词WeChat account作定语，且dedicate和逻辑主语WeChat account之间是动宾关系，应用过去分词，故填dedicated。
26．句意：数据分析公司All View Cloud的一份报告称，2020年国内电视销量为4450万台，同比下降9.1%，销售收入为1209亿元(191亿美元)，下降11.7%。 domestic TV sales in 2020 were 44.5 million units是宾语从句，从句中不缺少成分，句意完整，应用that连接，故填that。
27．句意：人们还可以在任何时候将手机上的内容投射到电视上。根据句意，此处表示"能够"，应用情态动词can，后接的动词原形，故填can。
28．句意：然而，与互联网智能电视的快速发展和利润增长相比，服务体验下降的投诉正在/已经浮出水面。 come to light. 固定短语，"揭露，显露，为人所知"，作谓语，根据语境可以表示现在正在发生的事情，或者是对现在造成的影响，所以可以用现在进行时或者现在完成时，主语complaints，谓语用复数形式，故填have come/are coming。
29．句意：在她发布在抖音上的视频中，她说现在看电视的大多数人都是老年人，并且电视至少需要两个遥控器才能打开。根据句意可知空处表示"没有"，后为名词 ontrols ，应用介词without，故填without。
30．句意：如果没有VIP会员资格，在她终于能看一部像样的电视剧之前，还要再看一个70秒的广告。 she could finally watch a proper TV series 是时间状语从句，表示"在……之前"，故填before。
By my mid-20s, I'd finished my master in psychology, and I was working in Dublin as a health researcher. It was mostly data and statistics work staring at a screen. I was earning more than most of my friends, living the city life, going out at weekends. I had a good pension (养老金) and annual leave but it caused a lot of anxiety and worry.I was really unhappy.
I wanted to get back to feeling passionate about something so I started thinking about the things I used to love. As a child, I'd always been involved in the outdoors, and I used to love hiking but all that had stopped after secondary school. I decided to volunteer with a local youth group and within a month, I'd gone camping with them. I absolutely loved it. It was like switching on a lightbulb. This was what I'd been missing.
I started taking courses in mountain skills and wilderness first aid, and by August I was working my usual job in the week, and I was a climbing club leader at weekends. I loved connecting with nature, connecting with other people.
Through all this, I learnt about the whole field of nature-based therapies (疗法). It was the perfect fit to combine my psychology background with my passion for the outdoors. I began taking courses in wild therapy, forest bathing and ecopsychology. I left my government job and in July 2020 I launched my business Nature Therapy Ireland, which is booming now.
I'd thought I'd always live in a city but last year, I moved to Tipperary to live at the foot of a mountain, surrounded by nature. If I'm feeling stressed, I can step outside in my bare feet and stand on the grass to ground myself. In Dublin, the front door felt like a barrier—I had to have my keys, my phone, my jacket before I could even go out and find a green space. My life now is leading nature connection hikes and forest bathing walks. My salary has halved for the moment but I've adjusted. I've never looked back.
31．What did the writer think of her job in Dublin
A．Stressful. B．Valueless. C．Insecure. D．Demanding.
32．What does the underlined sentence mean in Paragraph 2
A．She enjoyed her voluntary work.
B．She realized what she really loved.
C．Recalling the past made her happy.
D．A bright future was in store for her.
33．What drove the writer to launch her business Nature Therapy Ireland
A．Her adventurous experience. B．Her leadership and background.
C．Her connection with other people. D．Her major and passion for nature.
34．Why did the writer compare her life in Dublin with that in Tipperary
A．To highlight how boring city life was.
B．To call on people to get back to nature.
C．To show her satisfaction with her change.
D．To indicate how successful her business was.
【答案】31．A
32．B
33．D
34．C
【知识点】推理判断题；细节理解题；故事阅读类；记叙文
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者原是都柏林的健康研究员，虽收入优渥却深感焦虑。为重拾热情，她回归热爱的户外，将心理学背景与自然结合，转型为自然疗法师并成功创业。她最终搬至山脚居住，虽收入减半但幸福感大幅提升，再未后悔这一人生转向。
【点评】考查阅读理解，本题考点涉及细节理解，句义猜测和推理判断三个题型的考查，是一篇故事类阅读，考生需要准确捕捉细节信息，并根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析，推理，从而选出正确答案。
31．推理判断题。根据第一段中的"I had a good pension (养老金) and annual leave but it caused a lot of anxiety and worry. I was really unhappy."我有一个很好的养老金和年假，但它引起了很多焦虑和担忧。我真的很不开心。可知，作者虽然工作待遇不错，但是感到焦虑和担心，觉得不开心。可推知，作者觉得Dublin的工作压力很大。故选A。
32．句义猜测题。根据第二段中的"I decided to volunteer with a local youth group and within a month, I'd gone camping with them. I absolutely loved it."我决定在当地的一个青年团体做志愿者，不到一个月，我就和他们一起去露营了。我非常喜欢它。可知，作者很喜欢与年轻人户外活动；以及"This was what I'd been missing."这就是我一直错过的)"可知，这是作者错过的，也就是指的上文中作者喜欢的户外活动，this指代的内容是划线句子。可推知，划线" It was like switching
on a lightbulb. "意思为"他意识到自己真正喜欢的是什么"。故选B。
33．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的"It was the perfect fit to combine my psychology background with my passion for the outdoors. I began taking courses in wild therapy, forest bathing and ecopsychology."将我的心理学背景与我对户外活动的热情相结合是完美的选择。我开始参加野外疗法、森林浴和生态心理学课程。可知，作者将他的心理学专业和自己对户外运动的热爱结合起来，并创办了Nature Therapy Ireland。故选D。
34．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的"In Dublin, the front door felt like a barrier — I had to have my keys, my phone, my jacket before I could even go out and find a green space. My life now is leading nature connection hikes and forest bathing walks. My salary has halved for the moment but I've adjusted. I've never looked back."在都柏林，前门感觉就像一道屏障——我必须拿到钥匙、手机和夹克，然后才能出去找绿地。我现在的生活是领导自然联系远足和森林浴散步。我的薪水暂时减半，但我已经调整了。我从未回头。可知，作者觉得在Dublin自己的前门就是挡住自己与大自然接触的障碍，而在Tipperary，作者完全与大自然融合，而且永远不会回头，结合作者自己对大自然的热爱。可推知，作者对现在生活很满意。故选C。
A is for always getting to work on time.
B is for being extremely busy.
C is for the conscientious (勤勤恳恳的) way you do your job.
You may be all these things at the office, and more. But when it comes to getting ahead, experts say, the ABCs of business should include a P, for politics, as in office politics.
Dale Carnegie suggested as much more than 50 years ago: Hard work alone doesn't ensure career advancement. You have to be able to sell yourself and your ideas, both publicly and behind the scenes. Yet, despite the obvious rewards of engaging in office politics — a better job, a raise, praise — many people are still unable or unwilling to "play the game."
"People assume that office politics involves some manipulative (工于心计的) behavior," says Deborah Comer, an assistant professor of management at Hofstra University. "But politics derives from the word ‘polite'. It can mean lobbying and forming associations. It can mean being kind and helpful, or even trying to please your superior, and then expecting something in return."
In fact, today, experts define office politics as proper behavior used to pursue one's own self-interest in the workplace. In many cases, this involves some form of socializing within the office environment — not just in large companies, but in small workplaces as well.
"The first thing people are usually judged on is their ability to perform well on a consistent basis," says Neil P Lewis, a management psychologist. "But if two or three candidates are up for a promotion, each of whom has reasonably similar ability, a manager is going to promote the person he or she likes best. It's simple human nature."
Yet, psychologists say, many employees and employers have trouble with the concept of politics in the office. Some people, they say, have an idealistic vision of work and what it takes to succeed. Still others associate politics with flattery (奉承), fearful that, if they speak up for themselves, they may appear to be flattering their boss for favors.
Experts suggest altering this negative picture by recognizing the need for some self-promotion.
35．"Office politics" (Line 2, Para.4) is used in the passage to refer to ________.
A．the code of behavior for company staff
B．the political views and beliefs of office workers
C．the interpersonal relationships within a company
D．the various qualities required for a successful career
36．To get promoted, one must not only be competent, but ________.
A．give his boss a good impression B．honest and loyal to his company
C．get along well with his colleagues D．avoid being too outstanding
37．Why are many people unwilling to "play the game" (Line 4, Para.5)
A．They believe that doing so is impractical.
B．They feel that such behavior is unprincipled.
C．They are not good at manipulating colleagues.
D．They think the effort will get them nowhere.
38．It is the author's view that ________.
A．speaking up for oneself is part of human nature
B．self-promotion does not necessarily mean flattery
C．hard work contributes very little to one's promotion
D．many employees fail to recognize the need of flattery
【答案】35．C
36．A
37．B
38．B
【知识点】推理判断题；细节理解题；学习教育类；议论文
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇议论文，职场晋升仅靠勤奋工作（ABC）并不足够，还必须懂得"办公室政治"（P）。专家澄清，办公室政治并非工于心计，而是职场中合理追求自身利益的得体行为，如建立人脉、展现亲和力。在能力相当时，人际关系往往决定晋升。因此，员工应摒弃偏见，学会适度自我推销。
【点评】考查阅读理解，本题考点涉及细节理解和推理判断两个题型的考查，是一篇教育类阅读，通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查。
35．细节理解题。根据倒数第四段"In fact, today, experts define office politics as proper behavior used to pursue one's own self-interest in the workplace. In many cases, this involves some form of socializing within the office environment — not just in large companies, but in small workplaces as well. "事实上，如今，专家将办公室政治定义为在工作场所追求自身利益的恰当行为。在很多情况下，这涉及到办公室环境内的某种社交形式——不仅在大公司，在小的工作场所也是如此。可知，"办公室政治"指的是公司内部的人际关系。故选C。
36．细节理解题。根据倒数第三段中的"But if two or three candidates are up for a promotion, each of whom has reasonably similar ability, a manager is going to promote the person he or she likes best. It's simple human nature. "但如果两三个候选人竞争晋升机会，他们的能力都相当相似，经理就会提拔他或她最喜欢的那个人。这是很简单的人性。可知，要获得晋升，除了能力之外，还需要给老板留下好印象。故选A。
37．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的"Some people, they say, have an idealistic vision of work and what it takes to succeed. Still others associate politics with flattery, fearful that, if they speak up for themselves, they may appear to be flattering their boss for favors."他们说，有些人对工作和成功的条件抱有理想主义的看法。还有些人把政治和奉承联系在一起，担心如果为自己说话，可能会显得是在讨好老板以获得好处。可知，许多人不愿意"玩这个游戏"，是因为他们觉得这种行为是不道德的、不合原则的。故选B。
38．推理判断题。根据最后一段"Experts suggest altering this negative picture by recognizing the need for some self-promotion. "专家建议通过认识到自我推销的必要性来改变这种负面看法；以及上文对办公室政治的重新定义可知，作者认为自我推销并不一定意味着奉承。故选B。
CrossRoads Create, a social media app developed by four seniors who are now studying at the University of Rochester, aims to provide a platform to bring teams together for projects.
While Sharfuz Shifat was working at the Meliora LaunchPad-a student organization he co-founded-in his second year at the university, Shifat had the vision of making an efficient social media network for people to work on their ideas. "The world would be a better place if you could easily find people who have the same interests, vision and relevant skills to build something," he said. He then reached out to Carolyn Zelicof, Andrew Nyaisonga and Sandesh Paudel.
"I got a text from Sharfuz saying he was looking for a user experience designer, and I thought this project was really exciting," Zelicof said.
With their team assembled, the four co-founders were now ready to materialize their vision. CrossRoads Create currently has a landing page where you can sign up to become a user and provide feedback on the product. Site visitors are met with the logo and the motto: "Where ideas meet execution."
Minimizing cost was one of the main challenges of the development process. The two engineers, Nyaisonga and Paudel, were able to develop the platform without indirect costs while keeping the ability of a business or system to grow larger in mind. Nyaisonga explained: "There is an easier way to do something, but it might not be cheap. So, we had to choose the harder way for some things." On the design side, Zelicof, the lead user interface and user experience designer, spoke of the challenge of building a good user experience from an idea, as well as satisfying her team's expectations. Juggling schoolwork, job applications, and the app development was another curveball thrown their way. "But when you're really passionate about it, you can do it. Not everyone has to drop out of college to build a startup." Shifat said.
CrossRoads Create will be launched this week, and the founders have been busy preparing their launch strategy, promoting their product through extensive use of social media marketing campaigns, maintaining their landing page, and interacting with the Center for Startups.
39．What do we know about Sharfuz Shifat
A．He founded Meliora LaunchPad after his graduation from university.
B．He is responsible for improving the experience of the app users.
C．He thinks it more important to start a business than pursue a degree.
D．He is involved in promoting their app through social media.
40．Why did Nyaisonga prefer the hard way of developing the platform
A．Because it is money-saving.
B．Because it allows the app to grow.
C．Because it quickens development process.
D．Because it takes time to get feedback from users.
41．What does "curveball" in Paragraph 5 refer to
A．Interest. B．Ambition. C．Difficulty. D．Confusion.
42．Which of the following was NOT one of the challenges they faced
A．Meeting the expectations of their teammates.
B．Striking a balance between schoolwork and app development.
C．Having access to the resources provided by the Center for Startups.
D．Turning their thoughts about improving user experience into a reality.
【答案】39．D
40．A
41．C
42．C
【知识点】推理判断题；词义猜测题；细节理解题；说明文；科普类
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，罗切斯特大学四名大四学生联合开发了社交媒体应用 CrossRoads Create，旨在为用户提供一个组队落地创意项目的平台。创始人 Shifat 受"让志趣相投者易于相遇协作"的想法驱动，招募了 UX 设计师与两名工程师共同推进。团队在控制成本、平衡学业的挑战下坚持开发，目前产品登录页已上线，本周正式发布并正通过社媒营销积极推广。
【点评】考查阅读理解，本题考点涉及细节理解，词义猜测和推理判断三个题型的考查，是一篇科技类阅读，首先要仔细阅读短文，掌握大意，然后结合具体的题目，再读短文，从中找出相关信息，就可以确定正确答案。
39．细节理解题。根据第二段中的"While Sharfuz Shifat was working at the Meliora LaunchPad-a student organization he co-founded-in his second year at the university, Shifat had the vision of making an efficient social media network for people to work on their ideas. （当Sharfuz Shifat在Meliora launchpad"一个他在大学二年级时共同创立的学生组织)工作时，Shifat有一个愿景，那就是打造一个高效的社交媒体网络，让人们实现自己的想法，可推知，他致力于打造一个高效的社交网络；以及最后一段中的" the founders have been busy preparing their launch strategy, promoting their product through extensive use of social media marketing campaigns"创始人一直在忙着准备他们的启动策略，通过广泛使用社交媒体营销活动来推广他们的产品，可推知，Shifat在他们软件准备上线的阶段使用了社交媒体来进行软件的推广。故选D。
40．推理判断题。根据第五中的"Minimizing cost was one of the main challenges of the development process. "降低成本是开发过程中的主要挑战之一；以及"Nyaisonga explained: ‘There is an easier way to do something, but it might not be cheap. So, we had to choose the harder way for some things.'"Nyaisonga解释说:"有一种更简单的方法来做某事，但它可能不便宜。所以，我们必须为一些事情选择更艰难的方式。"可推知，Nyaisonga选择更艰难的方式来完成应用的开发，是为了降低成本。故选A。
41．词义猜测题。根据第一段中的"Minimizing cost was one of the main challenges of the development process. "降低成本是开发过程中的主要挑战之一；以及"Juggling schoolwork, job applications, and the app development"同时兼顾学业、工作申请和应用程序开发，因为这个应用是由四名大学生开发的，因此他们在应用开发的过程中面临着很多的困难，降低成本只是他们面临的主要挑战之一。可推知划线词 curveball 是"困难"之意，故选C。
42．细节理解题。根据第五段中的"On the design side, Zelicof, the lead user interface and user experience designer, spoke of the challenge of building a good user experience from an idea, as well as satisfying her team's expectations. "在设计方面，首席用户界面和用户体验设计师Zelicof谈到了从一个想法构建一个良好的用户体验，以及满足她的团队的期望所面临的挑战。应用软件的开发，不仅要满足用户的体验，还要满足团队的期待。A：Meeting the expectations of their teammates. "满足团队的期望"符合文意；"Juggling schoolwork, job applications, and the app development"同时兼顾学业、工作申请和应用程序开发，可推知，这些人要平衡学业和开发软件之间的关系，B：Striking a balance between schoolwork and app development. "平衡学业和应用程序开发"符合文意；第二段中的"Shifat had the vision of making an efficient social media network for people to work on their ideas. "Shifat有一个愿景，那就是打造一个高效的社交媒体网络，让人们实现自己的想法。可推知，怎样实现人们的想法，对于软件开发、应用也是一个挑战。D：Turning their thoughts about improving user experience into a reality. "把改善用户体验的想法变成现实。"符合文意。C：Having access to the resources provided by the Center for Startups."能够使用创业中心提供的资源"文中并未提到，只是在最后一段提到"interacting with the Center for Startups."和创业中心互动。"，并不是使用创业中心提供的资源。故选C。
A team of Japanese scientists has discovered genes that enable rice to survive high water, providing hope for better rice production in lowland areas that are affected by flooding.
The genes, called SNORKEL genes, help rice grow longer stems to deal with higher water levels. Deep water rice generally produces low-yield (低产的) rice plants. But the researchers report they have succeeded in introducing the genes to rice varieties that are higher-yield.
According to the report, as water levels rise, accumulation of the plant hormone (激素) ethylene (乙烯) makes the SNORKEL genes start working, making stem growth more rapid. When the researchers introduced the genes into rice that does not normally survive in deep water, they were able to rescue the plants from drowning.
Motoyuki Ashikari, who headed the project, said his team is hoping to use the gene on long grain rice widely used in Southeast Asia to help stabilize production in flood areas where rice with the resistant gene is low in production about one-third to one-quarter that of regular rice.
"Scientifically the gene that we found is rare but clear proof of a biological ability to adapt to a difficult environment," he said. "It's a genetic strategy specifically to survive flooding."
High water levels in rice field can be a serious problem. In some areas, rains can cause water levels to rise dangerously high during the growing season and flash flooding can fully submerge plants for days or even weeks.
Rice is a main food for billions, and while productivity has increased dramatically since the 1960s, yields must be doubled to meet projected requirements by 2050. More than 30 percent of Asian and 40 percent of African rice land is either lowland field or deep water field.
Laurentius of Utrecht University said the study is significant because high-yield rice varieties cannot survive extremes of floods. "The introduction of these genes into high-yield varieties, using advanced breeding strategies, promises to improve the quality and quantity of rice." he said.
43．What is the main character of SNORKEL genes
A．They prevent rice from being attacked by various diseases.
B．They help rice grow taller in highland regions.
C．They make rice grow tall enough to survive in deep water.
D．They make rice be ripe within a shorter time.
44．According to Ashikai, the rice with the gene his team found ________.
A．will be helpful for Southeast Asia
B．has been widely used in Southeast Asia
C．will be one third more expensive than regular rice
D．is lower in production than regular rice
45．The underlined word "submerge" in the sixth paragraph probably means ________.
A．cover B．damage C．produce D．kill
46．What Laurentius said in the last paragraph suggests that ________.
A．rice will be planted on the farmland everywhere in the future
B．rice with SNORKEL genes will be of high quality in the future
C．high-yield rice varieties are not common nowadays
D．the quality of rice is difficult to improve
【答案】43．C
44．A
45．A
46．B
【知识点】推理判断题；词义猜测题；细节理解题；说明文；科普类
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，日本科学家发现SNORKEL基因，能促使水稻茎秆快速伸长以适应深水环境。团队已成功将该基因导入高产水稻品种，有望解决洪涝区水稻减产难题。鉴于全球超三成亚洲及四成非洲稻田易受洪水威胁，且2050年粮食需求将翻倍，此项突破对保障粮食安全、稳定产量意义重大。
【点评】考查阅读理解，本题考点涉及细节理解，词义猜测和推理判断三个题型的考查，是一篇科研类阅读，要求考生在捕捉细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析，推理，从而选出正确答案。
43．细节理解题。根据第二段中的"The genes, called SNORKEL genes, help rice grow longer stems to deal with higher water levels."这些被称为SNORKEL的基因能帮助水稻长出更长的茎来应对更高的水位；以及第三段中的"When the researchers introduced the genes into rice that does not normally survive in deep water, they were able to rescue the plants from drowning."当研究人员将这些基因导入通常无法在深水中存活的水稻时，他们成功地使这些水稻免于被淹死。可知，SNORKEL基因的主要特点是让水稻长得足够高，从而在深水中存活。故选C。
44．细节理解题。根据第四段"Motoyuki Ashikari, who headed the project, said his team is hoping to use the gene on long grain rice widely used in Southeast Asia to help stabilize production in flood areas where rice with the resistant gene is low in production about one-third to one-quarter that of regular rice."Motoyuki Ashikari，该项目的负责人，表示，他的团队希望将这种基因应用于东南亚广泛种植的长粒稻，以帮助稳定洪水多发地区的产量——在这些地区，带有抗涝基因的水稻产量较低，仅为常规水稻的三分之一到四分之一。可知，Ashikari认为他们团队发现的这种基因的水稻将对东南亚有帮助。故选A。
45．词义猜测题。根据第六段中的"In some areas, rains can cause water levels to rise dangerously high during the growing season and flash flooding can fully submerge plants for days or even weeks."在一些地区，生长季的降雨会导致水位危险地升高，而突发洪水会将植物完全submerge数天甚至数周。可知，洪水会将植物完全覆盖、淹没，因此划线词submerge的意思是"覆盖，淹没"。故选A。
46．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的"‘The introduction of these genes into high-yield varieties, using advanced breeding strategies, promises to improve the quality and quantity of rice.' he said."他说："利用先进的育种策略，将这些基因导入高产品种，有望提高水稻的质量和产量。"可知，Laurentius认为导入了SNORKEL基因的水稻未来将具有很高的品质。故选B。
阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题（第1～3题每题答案不超过5词，第4题答案不超过20词）。
On a wonderful sunny day, Lynn Fainsilber Katz visited one of her favorite beaches, known for its crystal-clear water. She parked her car and headed for the shore with everything she needed for the day: a chair, a beach umbrella, flippers (脚蹼), sunglasses and a cooler. It was a difficult balancing act.
"It was just really hard to climb over all the rocks, and I was struggling," she said.
She reached a part of the beach entrance where there was a large step down. Unsure if she could take the step safely, she paused, wondering what to do.
"As I stood there, a young, kind-of 30-something-year-old man came over to me and said, ‘Can I help you ' And I said, ‘Sure'" she recalled.
The man took some of the things she was carrying. Then he gave her his hand to walk her down the step. Fainsilber Katz felt grateful.
"As I age, I'm feeling a little bit more vulnerable (脆弱的) and not as strong and able to do the things that I want to do," she said. "Having that kind of help and support at just that right moment felt like, ‘I can continue in the life that I want to have.'"
The man's act of kindness comforted Fainsilber Katz and reminded her that when life gets hard, you don't have to do it alone.
"If you feel like there'll be somebody there who will help, then you can ... maintain the joy that you want to maintain in your life," she said. "So that's why I'm grateful to him because he helped me maintain that joy."
47．What is the most difficult for Fainsilber Katz when she was heading for the shore
　 　
48．What helped Fainsilber Katz
　 　
49．How did Fainsilber Katz feel when she got older
　 　
50．Would you offer a helpful hand for people in need Why
　 　
【答案】47．Climbing over the rocks.
48．A young man's help.
49．More vulnerable and weak.
50．Yes. Because helping others can bring joy and warmth to people.
【知识点】细节理解题；故事阅读类；记叙文
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，在一个阳光明媚的日子，年事渐高的 Lynn 在海滩入口处因携带重物且行动不便而陷入困境。一位陌生男子的及时援手，不仅助她跨过台阶，更缓解了她对衰老带来的脆弱感的焦虑。这一温情瞬间让她深刻体会到，接受他人的善意能帮助自己维持生活的喜悦与独立前行的勇气。
【点评】考查阅读表达，前三题是细节理解题，紧扣文本细节，答案精准且符合字数要求。第四题开放性设问，有效引导学生联系自身，升华主题。整体难度适中，既考查了基础信息检索能力，又兼顾了情感态度价值观的渗透，是一组优质的阅读表达题。
47．考查细节理解。根据第一段中的"She parked her car and headed for the shore with everything she needed for the day: a chair, a beach umbrella, flippers (脚蹼), sunglasses and a cooler. It was a difficult balancing act. "她停好车，带着一天所需的所有东西走向海滩：一把椅子、一把沙滩伞、脚蹼、太阳镜和一个冷藏箱。这很难保持平衡；以及第二段中的"It was just really hard to climb over all the rocks, and I was struggling."要爬过所有的岩石真的很难，我很吃力。可知，她去海滩时最困难的是携带很多东西、难以保持平衡并爬过岩石。故答案为Climbing over the rocks.
48．考查细节理解。根据第四段"‘As I stood there, a young, kind-of 30-something-year-old man came over to me and said, ‘Can I help you ' And I said, ‘Sure'" she recalled. ""当我站在那里时，一位30多岁的年轻男士走过来对我说：‘我能帮你吗？'我说：‘当然。'"她回忆道；以及第五段中的"The man took some of the things she was carrying. Then he gave her his hand to walk her down the step. "这位男士拿了她携带的一些东西。然后伸手扶她走下台阶。可知，是一位陌生男士的帮助帮助了她。故答案为A young man's help.
49．考查细节理解。根据第六段中的"As I age, I'm feeling a little bit more vulnerable (脆弱的) and not as strong and able to do the things that I want to do."随着年龄增长，我感觉更脆弱了，没那么强壮，也不能做自己想做的事了。可知，她变老后感觉更脆弱、没那么强壮。故答案为More vulnerable and weak.
50．开放回答题。本题为开放性试题，答案合理即可，不超过20词。故答案可以为Yes. Because helping others can bring joy and warmth to people.
51．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.
The Price of Winning
Fourteen-year-old Angus sits on the bench, watching his baseball team play. He's out of the game because he made a mistake. For his coach, that's unacceptable — mistakes don't win games. But for most teens, the focus on winning isn't as important. In a recent study, 90% of teenagers said they would rather play and lose than sit on the sidelines and not play at all. For them, sports are about fun, learning, and being part of a team. However, for many coaches and parents, winning is everything, and they expect perfection from young players.
Unfortunately, this pressure to win drives many kids away from organized sports early on. In competitive events, nearly every action a player makes is examined. Parents and coaches constantly shout instructions, sometimes yelling at kids for errors or missed shots. This intense environment doesn't let kids make their own choices or learn from their mistakes. Instead of enjoying the game, young players feel watched and judged every second. They lose the freedom to explore their abilities and develop naturally as athletes and individuals.
The emphasis on winning creates deeper issues, too. Many kids feel anxious because they're only praised for scoring goals or winning races, not for trying hard or improving. Over time, this focus on results can harm their self-confidence, especially if they're often benched. They start to believe they're only valuable if they perform perfectly, which can make sports feel like a burden instead of a joy.
Two months later, Angus is back playing baseball — but not on a team. He's at the park with friends, playing just for fun, and he's much happier. This raises an important question: How many potential champions will quit sports unless adults change their attitude For young athletes to thrive, they need support and encouragement, not the pressure to always win.
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【答案】 In competitive events, young players are always expected perfection by their coaches and parents, which has a negative impact on teenagers. Not only does it cause that teenagers prefer to sit on the sidelines instead of taking a positive in the events, but also the focus on results can also make them feel frustrated. If adults change their attitude, young athletes will build up confidence and inspire potential.
【知识点】文字式议论文；概要写作；社会现象类；夹叙夹议
【解析】【分析】本题是一篇概要写作。写作步骤：
1）细读原文。首先要仔细阅读短文，掌握文章主旨。文章通过少年安格斯因失误被教练换下、最终退出球队转而与朋友自由打球的经历，揭示当下成人过度强调竞技胜利，导致青少年在高压评判中丧失运动乐趣、自信心受损的现象，呼吁成人转变态度，以鼓励支持取代输赢执念，助力年轻运动员健康成长。
2）弄清结构，归纳段意。概要写作是写全文概要，不是写某一部分的概要，或者就某些问题写出要点。
3）列出原文要点。分析原文的内容和结构，将内容分项扼要表述并注意在结构上的顺序。在此基础上选出与文章主题密切相关的部分。
4）在写作时要特别注意下面几点：
（1）概要应包括原文中的主要事实，略去不必要的细节。
（2）安排好篇幅的比例，概要应同原文保持协调，即用较多的文字写重要内容，用较少的文字写次要内容。
（3）注意要点之间的衔接，要用适当的关联词语贯通全文，切忌只简单地写出一些互不相干的句子，但也不要每两句之间都加关联词语，以免显得生硬。
（4）不排斥用原文的某些词句，但不要照搬原文的句子，如果不能完全用自己的话语表达，至少对原文句子做一些同义词替换，如果结构上也能有一些转换会更好。
（5）计算词数，看是否符合规定的词数要求。【点评】该概要写作开篇能迅速锁定核心矛盾，准确指出教练与家长对完美的苛求及其负面效应；句式上尝试使用"Not only...but also..."结构体现逻辑层次，展现了基本的语法意识；结尾部分能准确回扣原文主旨，明确提出成人需转变态度的解决方向，把握住了议论文总结的落脚点，具备概要写作的基本框架感。
52．假设你是李华。请根据以下图片顺序，写一篇英语短文，记录时间管理是如何改变你的学习和日常生活的。
注意：1、词数：150词。
2、可适当增添细节以使行文流畅。
Time Management
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【答案】Time Management
Without proper time management, I often found myself staying up late into the night to study. The workload seemed overwhelming, and I couldn't finish everything during the day. As a result, I was always exhausted. During classes, I couldn't help dozing off, missing important points from the lessons. My poor time management also led to bad exam results, which made me feel frustrated and discouraged.
Realizing the problem, I decided to change. I started planning my day carefully, setting specific times for studying, resting, and even having fun. By sticking to the schedule, I was able to complete my tasks efficiently and get enough sleep. Gradually, my academic performance improved. I felt more energetic and focused in class. Proper time management not only helped me avoid late-night cramming but also boosted my grades. Now I feel more relaxed in daily life. I can balance my work and leisure, making every day more productive and enjoyable.
【知识点】看图写话；图画式记叙文；半开放性作文；故事阅读类
【解析】【分析】本题是一篇看图写作，要求考生就图中展示的场景，围绕着"时间管理"为主题写一篇短文。文章宜采用"总-分-总"结构：开篇总述自己曾因缺乏规划而陷入恶性循环，接着按逻辑详述图①深夜苦读导致图②课堂瞌睡低效，随后叙述自己痛定思痛进行"合理规划"，最后总结这一转变带来的从容与高效，呼应主题。写作时注意准确运用时态，上下文意思连贯，符合逻辑关系。
【点评】该短文逻辑严密，完全遵循了"总-分-总"的结构，按图索骥般地将四幅图的递进关系转化为了连贯的英文叙事；文中巧妙运用"staying up late"、"dozing off"、"sticking to the schedule"等短语，生动且准确地描绘了从混乱到有序的转变过程，细节丰富；此外，结尾处对时间管理带来的身心双重改变的升华，不仅深化了主题，也使整篇文章的立意更加积极向上，极具说服力。文中有一些好的词句，例如：During classes, I couldn't help dozing off, missing important points from the lessons. 运用了现在分词作结果状语；My poor time management also led to bad exam results, which made me feel frustrated and discouraged. 运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句。
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