英语试题解析
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W: There's a new production of Hamlet at the Grand Theater tonight. Would you like to go with me?M: I'd love to, but I've already booked tickets for the new sci-fi movie with my sister. Maybe next time.Text 2
W: My flight leaves at 7:00 p.m. Should I take a taxi or a bus to the airport?M: It's rush hour now. Both the bus and the taxi might be delayed by the heavy traffic. The subway is much faster.W: Good point, I'll take your advice.Text 3
M: Are you going to join the beach cleanup event this weekend?W: Oh, I'm afraid I can't. I'm busy with a new recycling program in my community.M: Well, both are great ways to help with plastic pollution.W: I agree, that's the core issue we should all focus on now.Text 4
M: I'm a bit angry. You promised to help me with the group project.W: I'm really sorry. I was too busy with my own work. I let you down.M: Next time, tell me earlier so I can change my plan.W: You're right, I'll do my part from now on.Text 5
W: A restaurant in London is serving 3D printed food. They use special ink to print food.M: Are you serious? I mean, I can't imagine eating something printed.W: It's true, they can print pasta, chocolate, even meat.M: Well, well, never say never, but I still prefer a real cook.Text 6
W: I've decided to join the charity Smile for Children.W: They raise funds for kids with cancer and other diseases.M: That's generous of you. Are you gonna donate money?W: I'll volunteer at their summer camp. I wanna help directly.M: I don't have much time for the summer camp, but I can assist with registration.W: Every bit helps. Together we can really make a difference.Text 7
M: Look at this oil painting. The colors are so vivid.W: And the statue next to it is amazing. It looks so real.M: Over here is a landscape painting by a local artist.W: Its style is simple, but the shape of the mountains is very elegant.M: I agree, I wish I could draw like that. Shall we head to the photography section? I heard there are some great modern works there.W: Oh, good idea. I've always been interested in modern art.Text 8
M: You look tanned. Did you go mountain biking?W: No, I climbed Mount Huang last month.W: About 1,800 meters. The first part was very steep, but the view from the top was worth the risk.W: A little, especially near the edge, but I stayed calm and focused on each step.M: That sounds exciting, but I'm not ready to climb a mountain. Maybe we could go camping together next time.W: Sure, well, let's plan a weekend getaway.Text 9
M: Oh, I heard your town was hit by a flood last week. Are you OK?W: Luckily, I'm fine, but my basement was full of water. My car was completely damaged, but at least my house and my dog are safe.M: That's terrible. Did the government help?W: Yes, they set up a safe place for people to stay, and helicopters saved people from their roofs.M: How is everyone doing?W: Neighbors are helping each other. We've learned to be better prepared for emergencies.M: It's good to see hope after such a disaster.W: Exactly, we'll rebuild and be stronger.Text 10
Today, I want to tell you about a famous artist, Vincent van Gogh. Many people think he was French because he lived in France for a long time, but he was actually born in the Netherlands in 1853. As a child, he loved nature. When he started painting, he chose to use bright colors like yellow to show his strong feelings. One of his most famous works is called Sunflowers. During his life, Vincent was very poor, although he created about 900 paintings. He sold only one. At that time, most people didn't like his art. However, everything changed after he died. Today, millions of people visit museums every year because they think his art is truly special. He's now one of the most influential artists in the world.第二部分阅读
【导语】主要介绍全球四座知名戏剧演出场馆，分别说明各剧院演出特色、票价、建筑及参观相关信息。细节理解题。根据Broadway, New York, USA部分中的“You can get discounted admission online or by lottery for just $45. Standing tickets share the same price when a show sells out.(你可以通过线上渠道或抽票方式购买仅需45美元的折扣门票，演出售罄时站票价格与之相同。)”可知，百老汇音乐剧的站票价格为45美元。细节理解题。根据Palais Garnier, France部分中的“Furthermore, the elegant building features a ceiling that vividly demonstrates a romantic universe.(此外，这座典雅建筑的天花板生动呈现浪漫宇宙图景。)”以及Sydney Opera House, Australia部分中的“The Sydney Opera House is a 20th-century architectural wonder with its special shell-shaped roof.(悉尼歌剧院是20世纪建筑奇观，拥有独特贝壳状屋顶。)”可知，二者都拥有精美独特的建筑设计。推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是首段“For theater lovers worldwide, several iconic destinations stand out as the holy lands of plays and musicals.(对全球戏剧爱好者而言，多处标志性场所是戏剧与音乐剧圣地。)”以及后文依次介绍的四座海外剧院的游玩、观演相关信息可知，本文内容贴合旅行参考读物，最有可能摘自旅行指南。【导语】这篇文章主要讲述了加州少年贾斯汀因青蛙是生态指示物种立志环保，先在家乡开展环保活动，又筹款买下厄瓜多尔雨林保护区，还联合多国青年呼吁以行动守护地球。细节理解题。根据第一段中“Upon learning that frogs are “indicator species” — their falling numbers showing a weak natural environment — Justin realized that saving these small creatures meant protecting the whole planet. This insight quickly transformed him into a determined environmentalist.(当他了解到青蛙是“指示物种”——其数量下降预示着自然环境恶化时，贾斯汀意识到拯救这些微小生灵，就等于保护整个地球。这一顿悟迅速使他成长为一名坚定的环保主义者。)”可知，青蛙在自然界中的重要作用最初促使贾斯汀成为环保主义者。细节理解题。根据第二段中“To fund his early eco-projects, he launched a campaign to create and sell eco-friendly products made from recycled materials. However, as his awareness of global climate change grew, his goals went beyond his hometown.(为了资助早期的环保项目，他发起了一项运动，生产并销售由回收材料制成的环保产品。然而，随着他对全球气候变化认知的加深，他的目标逐渐超越了家乡范围。)”可知，贾斯汀早期环保项目的资金来源是制作并售卖由回收材料制成的环保产品。细节理解题。根据第三段“In 2023, learning that a rich area of the Ecuadorian (厄瓜多尔) rainforest was threatened by commercial tree-cutting, Justin took brave moves. He knew that protecting this land was vital for both animals and the global climate. Through online campaigns, public speeches, and teaming up with international environmental organizations, Justin successfully raised tens of thousands of dollars. With the money, he bought 30 acres of rainforest and turned it into a protected nature reserve for good.(2023年，当贾斯汀得知厄瓜多尔雨林一片富饶区域正面临商业砍伐的威胁时，他果断采取行动。他深知，保护这片土地不仅关乎野生动物，更关系到全球气候的稳定。通过线上筹款活动、公开演讲以及与国际环保组织合作，贾斯汀成功筹集了数万美元。他用这笔钱购买了30英亩的热带雨林，并将其转变为永久性的自然保护区。)”可知，厄瓜多尔的雨林面临商业砍伐的威胁，贾斯汀发起活动筹款，最终目的是保护这片雨林，使其免遭破坏。推理判断题。根据文章大意以及最后一段中““You don’t have to wait until you are a grown-up to make a difference,” Justin stated. “Every small action counts when we are fighting for our shared future.”(“你不必等到长大后才去改变世界，”贾斯汀表示，“当我们为共同的未来而奋斗时，每一个微小的行动都意义重大。”)”可知，贾斯汀认为不必等到成年再做出改变，每一个微小的行动都有意义，他本人也通过实际行动取得了环保成果，这与“行动胜于言语”的理念一致。
【导语】主要讲述被母猴抛弃的小猕猴Punch依靠玩偶慰藉自己，坚持融入猴群最终被接纳并带给人成长启示。细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Punch held tightly to the toy while eating and sleeping, treating it as a replacement for his mother in an unfamiliar environment. (庞奇吃饭睡觉时都紧紧抱着这个玩偶，在陌生环境里把它当作妈妈的替代品。)”可知，毛绒红毛猩猩玩偶替代了母亲的陪伴照料。词句猜测题。根据第三段中的“However, a harsh test of social integration awaited him. In January 2026, keepers introduced Punch to the larger monkey group. His initial struggles were heartbreaking. Whenever fights broke out or he was scolded by adult macaques, the trembling infant went back to a corner, holding his “toy mother” tightly, ignored or left out by other monkeys. (然而，一场融入群体的残酷考验正等待着它。2026年1月，饲养员把庞奇送入更大的猴群。它最初的挣扎令人心碎。每当猴群发生打斗，或是它遭到成年猕猴呵斥，这只瑟瑟发抖的幼猴就会退回角落，紧紧抱着它的“玩偶妈妈”，被其他猴子无视、排挤。)”可知，后文讲述小猴被送入猴群、遭受排挤的经历，由此推断，画线单词指“融入群体、被群体接纳”。细节理解题。根据第四段中的“This tough love allowed Punch to develop remarkable mental strength. Despite being repeatedly driven away, he never stopped his efforts to observe and communicate with the group. (这种严厉的关爱让庞奇培养出强大的心理承受力，即便屡次被驱赶，它也从未停止观察、尝试和猴群交流。)”可知，动物园不介入是为了让庞奇自然培养适应生存的能力。主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第五段中的“Gradually, Punch’s persistence paid off as he learned to understand the group’s social signals. A turning point occurred when a gentle adult female began to groom (梳理) his fur — a significant biological sign of true acceptance. Soon, the once-isolated figure was found happily chasing and embracing new playmates. (慢慢地，庞奇的坚持终于有了回报：它慢慢读懂了猴群的社交信号。转折点到来了——一只性情温顺的成年母猴开始为它梳理毛发，这是动物界代表真心接纳的重要行为信号。没过多久，人们就看见这只曾经孤身一人的小猴子，开心地和新伙伴追逐打闹、互相依偎。)”以及尾段中的“Like him, we may face rejection or isolation when entering new environments. Yet a path bravely walked becomes, in the end, the welcome itself. (和它一样，我们进入新环境时可能会遭遇拒绝或孤立。然而一条勇敢踏出来的道路，到最后，本身就是那份接纳。)”可知，文章围绕小猕猴凭借坚持成功融入猴群展开，凸显坚持造就成长这一核心，“Perseverance Builds Growth (坚持造就成长)”能够完整概括全文主旨，适合作为最佳标题。【导语】主要介绍脑机接口BCI技术的原理、医用价值，介绍国内研发进展、两类BCI的相同核心逻辑，客观说明该技术现存技术难题。细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technology creates a direct communication link between the human brain and outside devices. By reading brain signals and turning them into commands, BCI enables interaction between humans and the external environment. This groundbreaking tech, once science fiction, now offers hope for treating neurological conditions like stroke (中风) effects and Parkinson’s (帕金森) disease, raising patients’ quality of life.(脑机接口（BCI）技术在人类大脑与外部设备之间建立直接通信连接。通过读取大脑信号并将其转化为指令，BCI实现人类与外部环境的交互。这项曾经只存在于科幻作品中的突破性技术，如今为中风后遗症、帕金森病等神经系统疾病的治疗带来希望，提升患者的生活质量。)”可知，BCI技术可辅助治疗中风后遗症并改善患者生活质量。推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Recognizing its value, China has included BCI technology in the 2026 government work report. In Chongqing, the technology is advancing rapidly from research to real-world tests, showing early signs of practical success.(认识到它的价值，中国已将脑机接口技术纳入2026年政府工作报告。在重庆，这项技术正快速从研究阶段推进到实地测试，显现出初步的实际成效。)”可知，中国脑机接口尚处于早期阶段，但已取得落地实践进展；C选项为原文事实陈述，并非推断得出的内容。细节理解题。根据第四段中的“BCIs fall into non-invasive and invasive types. Non-invasive BCIs use wearable devices, avoiding brain surgery. Invasive BCIs involve surgically putting electrodes (电极) directly into the brain. The main difference lies in how well they pick up brain signals. Director Chen Yangmei explained both types share the same core logic: reading brain signals, interpreting them through post-processing, and connecting them to a machine.(脑机接口分为无创型与侵入型两类。无创脑机接口使用可穿戴设备，无需脑部手术。侵入式脑机接口需要通过手术将电极直接植入大脑。二者主要区别在于捕捉大脑信号的效果。陈杨梅主任解释，两种类型拥有相同的核心逻辑：读取大脑信号、通过后期处理解读信号、将信号连接至机器。)”可知，两种脑机接口拥有完全一致的工作原理。推理判断题。根据第一段中的“This groundbreaking tech, once science fiction, now offers hope for treating neurological conditions like stroke (中风) effects and Parkinson’s (帕金森) disease, raising patients’ quality of life.(这项曾经只存在于科幻作品中的突破性技术，如今为中风后遗症、帕金森病等神经系统疾病的治疗带来希望，提升患者的生活质量。)”以及第五段中的“Even with its bright future, BCI technology still faces risks and challenges. Chen noted that several challenges remain, such as accurately understanding signals after flexible electrodes are implanted, improving brain signal interpretation technology, and advancing computing power and software optimization (最优化). These technical difficulties must be solved to ensure patient safety and system reliability before BCI can be widely applied.(尽管前景光明，脑机接口技术仍面临风险与挑战。陈主任指出仍存在多项难题，例如柔性电极植入后精准解读信号、优化脑信号解析技术、提升算力与软件优化。在大规模应用前，必须攻克这些技术难题，保障患者安全与系统稳定。)”可知，文章第一段介绍BCI的积极作用，第五段客观阐述技术现存局限，兼顾优势与不足，由此可知，作者态度理性且客观。36. A37. D38. C39. F240. G【导语】这篇文章给出竞技游泳取胜的四点建议：掌握正确呼吸、反复规范划水、赛前适应赛场泳池、比赛合理分配体力并利用休息避免过度疲劳。本空位于段首，是本段的主旨句。后文“Scientific breathing training runs through the whole preparation process. Proper breathing skills can help swimmers save physical energy in the water and avoid feeling out of breath easily. Stable breath control offers steady power support during long-distance swimming.( 科学的呼吸训练贯穿整个准备过程。正确的呼吸技巧可以帮助游泳者在水中节省体力，避免容易感到气短。稳定的呼吸控制能在长距离游泳时提供稳定的动力支持。)”全程围绕“科学的呼吸训练”展开，介绍正确呼吸技巧的作用。A 项“Mastering correct breathing skills comes first.(掌握正确的呼吸技巧是首要的。)”直接点明本段核心，总领全段内容，与后文逻辑衔接紧密。
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前文“Proper breathing skills can help swimmers save physical energy in the water and avoid feeling out of breath easily. Stable breath control offers steady power support during long-distance swimming.( 正确的呼吸技巧可以帮助游泳者在水中节省体力，避免容易感到气短。稳定的呼吸控制能在长距离游泳时提供持续的动力支持。)”分别介绍了呼吸技巧的两个作用：节省体力、为长距离游泳提供稳定动力。本空位于段尾，应继续补充呼吸技巧的益处。D项“This skill also helps you keep calm in fierce competitions.(这项技能也能帮助你在激烈的比赛中保持冷静。)”中，This skill 精准指代前文的呼吸控制技巧，用 also承接上文的好处，逻辑连贯。
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本段主题是标准划水练习，上文“You need to correct your arm and leg movements repeatedly in daily training.( 你需要在日常训练中反复纠正手臂和腿部的动作。)”指出日常训练中要反复纠正手臂、腿部动作，下文“Gradually you will form good muscle memory and reduce unnecessary physical consumption.( 渐渐地，你会形成良好的肌肉记忆，减少不必要的体力消耗。)”说明最终会形成肌肉记忆、减少体力消耗。C 项“Practise standard strokes again and again in the pool.(在泳池里反复练习标准划水动作。)”承接前文的“反复纠正动作”，引出后文的“形成肌肉记忆”，是训练过程的自然过渡。
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本段主题是熟悉比赛泳池环境，上文“Different from ordinary leisure pools, competition pools have standard depth, fixed lane settings and special water flow.( 与普通休闲泳池不同，竞技泳池具有标准的深度、固定的泳道布局以及特殊的水流设置。)”说明比赛泳池与休闲泳池的差异，下文“Thus, you can adjust your swimming state and rhythm ahead of time.( 因此，你可以提前调整自己的游泳状态和节奏。)”指出可以提前调整游泳状态与节奏。F项“It is helpful to adapt to the pool environment before matches.(赛前适应泳池环境是很有帮助的。)”承接前文的环境差异，同时引出后文“提前调整状态”的结果，构成“环境有差异→赛前适应→提前调整”的完整逻辑链。
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本段核心是比赛中合理分配体力，前文“Try to keep a steady speed and speed up properly in the final stage. Never be affected by the pace of other competitors easily.( 尽量保持稳定的速度，并在最后阶段适时加快。切忌轻易受其他选手节奏的影响。)”已经给出“不猛冲、保匀速、不被他人带节奏”等比赛中的体力管理建议，下文“Extreme tiredness will prevent you performing well and getting ideal rankings.( 过度疲劳会阻碍你的发挥，影响取得理想排名。)”点明极度疲劳的危害。G 项“Making full use of rest time is also important for swimmers.(充分利用休息时间对游泳者来说也很重要。)”是体力管理的另一重要维度，补充了赛场节奏之外的体力恢复方法，共同服务于“合理安排体力”的段落主旨，同时呼应后文“避免极度疲劳”的内容。
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41-45 DABAB46-50 CABCD51-55 CDBBC【导语】本文主要讲的是退休小学教师张晓秋救助无家可归的动物的暖心故事。
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考查名词。句意：张晓秋在讲台当了 36 年小学老师。A. writer作家；B. cleaner清洁工；C. doctor医生；D. teacher教师。根据句中“stood on the platform”、后文 “classroom”、“students”等线索，能判断她的职业是教师。
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考查副词。句意：她的这段经历最初始于孙子带给她一只流浪猫。A. initially起初，最初；B. officially正式地；C. gradually逐渐地；D. immediately立刻。由上文“Her journey began”可知，此处介绍救助小动物这件事的开端，表达最开始的起点，空格处表示“起初，最初”。
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考查形容词。句意：小猫无助的眼神打动了张晓秋，她便收养了它。A. bright明亮的；B. helpless无助的；C. sleepy困倦的；D. priceless无价的。根据上文“homeless cat”可知，流浪无家可归的小猫是弱小无助的，空格处表示“无助的”。
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考查动词。句意：为了安置数量越来越多的猫狗，她多次搬迁救助站。A. accommodate容纳，安置；B. increase增加；C. count数数；D. limit限制。根据下文“she moved her shelter several times”可知，猫狗数量不断增多，搬迁救助站是为了安置它们，空格处表示“容纳，安置”。
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考查名词。句意：尽管她养老金充足，但食物、房租和雇工的巨额开销让她陷入严重的资金危机。A. safety安全；B. money金钱；C. health健康；D. career事业。根据上文“the huge cost of food, rent, and workers”提到的各类高额花销可知，此处是指产生资金方面的危机，空格处表示“金钱”。
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考查名词。句意：她生活过得极其简朴，却常常满心焦虑，担心这些毛茸茸的“学生”。A. loneliness孤独；B. depression抑郁；C. anxiety焦虑；D. sadness悲伤。根据下文“worrying about her furry “students””可知，她为动物感到焦虑。
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考查动词。句意：时隔几十年重新拿起笔，她写下了《毕业前最后一课》。A. drafted起草，撰写；B. copied抄写；C. interviewed采访；D. filmed拍摄。根据上文“Zhang had to write an essay. Picking up her pen”可知，她要写文章，此处表示“起草，撰写”。
【48题详解】
考查名词。句意：在文章中，她把救助站称作自己人生最后的归宿。A. success成功；B. destination归宿，终点；C. trial试验；D. routine日常。根据第一段“Now, at 82 and long retired, she finds herself in a much larger “classroom”. However, her students are no longer children, but over 300 abandoned dogs and cats.”可知，救助小动物是她晚年唯一坚守的事，救助站是她心灵与人生最后的归宿，空格处用destination。
【49题详解】
考查动词短语。句意：步入晚年，她最担心的是自己离世后谁来照顾这些小动物。A. passed out昏倒；B. ran out耗尽；C. passed away去世；D. ran away逃跑。根据上文“Facing her old age”可知，她担忧自己离开人世后动物无人照料，空格处表示“去世”。
【50题详解】
考查形容词。句意：她动情地写道：“即使失去了我的拥抱，请继续学会信任下一对可信赖的手。”A. strange陌生的；B. clean干净的；C. familiar熟悉的；D. reliable可靠的，可信赖的。根据上文“Please continue to learn to trust the next pair of”可知，她希望动物能遇见值得信赖、可靠的好心人，空格处表示“可信赖的”。
【51题详解】
考查动词。句意：他们开始纷纷捐款，来自全国各地的物资也陆续送达。A. lend借出；B. make制作；C. contribute捐献；D. transport运输。根据下文“money and supplies arrived from every corner of the country”可知，网友被文章打动，主动捐钱捐物资。
【52题详解】
考查动词。句意：这些善款很快帮她解决了所有难题。A. illustrate阐释；B. confirm确认；C. spread传播；D. resolve解决。根据上文“money and supplies arrived from every corner of the country”可知，资金到位后，之前的经济困难得以化解，空格处表示“解决”。
【53题详解】
考查形容词。句意：她坦言困难已经渡过，没有必要再接受大家的捐款。A. unimportant不重要的；B. unnecessary没有必要的；C. unusual不寻常的；D. unfriendly不友好的。根据上文“the difficulties were overcome”可知，难题已经解决，继续收取捐款是没必要的。
【54题详解】
考查名词。句意：张甚至立下遗嘱，要求葬礼一切从简，剩余财产全部留给救助站。A. fortune财富；B. will遗嘱；C. fame名声；D. journey旅途。根据后文“requesting the simplest funeral so her remaining property can be left to the shelter”可知，此处是说她立下的遗嘱的内容。
【55题详解】
考查动词。句意：她终有一天会离开这个世界，但她希望自己的善意与爱意能够跨越生死延续下去。A. disappear消失；B. fade消退；C. extend延续，延伸；D. pause暂停。根据下文“beyond death”可知，她希望自己的爱心不会随死亡终止，而是长久延续。
第三部分语言运用
56. seriously57. decoration58. carved59. have been painted60. suggesting61. a62. that63. are admired 64. fingers65. as【导语】主要介绍美甲艺术从古至今的发展历程，说明美甲如今成为自我表达与艺术创作形式，专门的美甲艺术馆也即将落成。考查副词。句意：全球顶尖美甲大赛的参赛者都十分认真地对待美甲。固定搭配take...seriously，修饰动词take需要副词，serious对应的副词是seriously。考查名词。句意：如今美甲不只是一种装饰。介词than后接名词作宾语，decorate对应的名词decoration，意为“装饰”。考查非谓语动词。句意：如果你有六百英镑闲钱，就能买到由天然水晶雕刻而成的假指甲。此处非谓语动词作后置定语修饰fake nails，carve与逻辑主语fake nails之间是被动关系，用过去分词carved。考查动词时态和语态。句意：自古以来，人们就用各种方式涂染指甲，用于不同用途。时间状语Since ancient times为现在完成时标志，主语nails与paint之间是被动关系，主语为复数，结构为“have been+过去分词”，所以谓语动词为have been painted。考查非谓语动词。句意：在埃及，人们把指甲涂成红色，以此彰显自身社会地位。此处非谓语动词作结果状语，suggest与逻辑主语前面整句话内容是主动关系，用现在分词suggesting。考查冠词。句意：如今人们装饰指甲不再是为了征战，但指甲依旧被用来传递一种信息。message为可数名词单数，空前无限定词，此处表示泛指“一种信息”，且message是以辅音音素开头的单词，用不定冠词a。考查定语从句。句意：一些美甲艺术家更进一步，声称他们创作的作品是真正的艺术。先行词为不定代词something，关系代词在从句中作主语，先行词为不定代词时关系代词只能用that引导定语从句。考查动词时态和语态。句意：她精致的指甲雕塑每天被数百万网友欣赏。主语Her tiny nail sculptures与admire之间是被动关系，时间状语every day表示常态，用一般现在时被动语态，主语为复数，结构为“are+过去分词”，所以谓语动词为are admired。考查名词复数。句意：一条网络评论写道：指甲雕塑应当陈列在美术馆，而不只是戴在手指上。finger是可数名词，此处泛指多根手指，使用复数形式fingers。考查介词。句意：首家专门展示美甲艺术的博物馆明年将对外开放，象征着美甲艺术日益提升的影响力。此处表示“作为”，介词as符合句意。第四部分写作
I’d like to recommend an old fountain pen that was given by my grandfather on my tenth birthday for your column.Though it looks plain, with a worn cap and faded ink stains, it means a lot to me. Firstly, it has witnessed my growth —every stroke records my progress in learning. Secondly, holding it, I can feel my grandfather’s warm encouragement, which comforts me whenever I face difficulties.I believe that its story will certainly touch many readers.Yours,
Li Hua
That night, Sarah sat on her bed, staring at the old photo of her and Lily.They were grinning at a middle school picnic, arms draped around each other. Tears blurred her vision. Yes, the story was hers, but the friendship? That was built together, summer after summer. She thought of Lily’s embarrassed face, her silence — maybe fear, not malice, had stopped her words. Sarah picked up her phone, typed a message, then deleted it. Too easy. She needed to say this in person, eye to eye, like they used to.The next morning, Sarah found a note on her desk in the classroom.“I’m sorry. I was wrong. The story is yours; I should never have taken it. But Sarah — can we talk?” Sarah’s heart lifted. She spotted Lily hovering by the door, clutching her backpack straps. Sarah walked over, the note crinkling in her palm. “I overreacted,” she said quietly. “You can use any story of mine, anytime. Just ask.” Lily’s eyes welled up. “I withdrew from the competition,” she whispered. “I don’t want to win like this.” Sarah shook her head firmly. “Then we’ll both compete. With our own stories.” They clasped hands, the old warmth flooding back. Some victories, Sarah realized, aren’t about trophies at all.
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