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health and disease prevention, and health education. You will find opportunities to assist in a range of
activities, with more focus on your personal areas of knowledge and interest.
注意事项： Project coordinators (协调员) help support your professional development throughout the experience.
1. 答题前，考生须将自己的姓名、班级、考场/座位号填写在答题卡指定位置上，并粘贴 Outside of volunteering, Livingstone is a stone’s throw from Victoria Falls and other areas of amazing
条形码。 natural beauty in Zambia. As a volunteer, you’ll stay at a comfortable backpacker’s hostel (旅社), where
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。 you’ll meet countless new friends you’re unlikely to forget.
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。 Not only did I actually feel the impact the medical project that I was part of had on the communities
3. 回答非选择题时，请使用 0.5 毫米黑色字迹签字笔将答案写在答题卡各题目的答题区 but I made the most amazing memories! It also truly helped me realize what I want to do with my future.
域内，超出答题区域或在草稿纸、本试题卷上书写的答案无效。 —Catherine
4. 保持卡面清洁，不要折叠、不要弄皱、弄破，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。
21. What is a major advantage of the African Impact program in Zambia?
第一部分 听力（1-20 小题）在笔试结束后进行。 A. It includes free local tours. B. It offers swimming lessons.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 50 分）
C. It has various volunteer sites. D. It needs experienced backpackers.
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分）
22. What can volunteers expect apart from volunteering?
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A. Local festivals. B. Natural attractions.
A
C. Language training. D. Adventure activities.
African Impact in Zambia 23. What did Catherine get from her experience with African Impact?
Best for medical volunteering A. Clear future plans. B. Lifelong friendships.
Program length: 2-4 weeks C. Medical qualifications. D. International recognition.
Starting from: $2,650 for 2 weeks B
What’s included: accommodation in a volunteer house, 3 meals a day, airport pickup, 24/7 support, With an ageing population, the “downsizing dilemma” is one facing thousands of older Australians.
workshops and training For the Sydney couple, Anne and Dudley, they made the choice to downsize into independent living before
√Pros: any health crisis forced them to.
●Get a well-rounded experience by volunteering at hospitals, local homes, and community health Their decision was clear. They no longer needed a large house for big parties. Research shows most
education centers. downsizers want to stay in their local area, and for them, it was an easy one — they could see their new
●Stay at a fully-equipped volunteer house with a pool. apartment, “The Grove by Elysium”, from their old house’s balcony.
×Cons: However, l etting go was the hardest part. Their home was filled with items of emotional attachment.
●Those without training or qualifications may be limited to observation or health education. They passed some, like a 1927 dining table, to their grandchildren, and donated other pieces to charity.
●The 4-week time limit may not be enough for some volunteers wishing to stay longer and immerse “You can’t keep it all,” Anne says.
themselves in a project. Since the move, life has become simpler and more enjoyable. Living in a smaller space is easy to
With African Impact you’ll jump into 4 weeks of medical volunteering focused on supporting keep clean, and they have no maintenance worries. They’ve also embraced the community’s social life,
communities in need around the Livingstone area. Projects address topics like public health, physical participating in yoga, walking groups, and happy hours. Dudley, with balance issues, uses the onsite pool
英语试题 第 1 页 共 6 页regularly. Most importantly, they feel a sense of security. “We have comfort knowing that if anything selfie (自拍照). However, today such models still can’t be accurate enough between people with light and
happens, we are already here. We don’t have to move again,” says Dudley. dark skins. They can be very wrong about the ages.
Helping them through this emotional transition was their granddaughter, Emma O’Sullivan, a Then, how broad should crackdowns (制裁) on social media be? Social media feature everything
professional organizer. The experience with her grandparents gave her a new perspective, deepening her from video to messaging. The Australian government has suggested that Instagram will fall under its ban
empathy for clients. Her company now helps families with the entire downsizing process, handling but that YouTube will not, for its “significant” educational content. But this obviously can’t convince
everything from removing unnecessary items to setting up the new home with care and patience. everyone.
24. Why did the Sydney couple decide to downsize? Another question is who should carry out the checks. Australia is placing the burden on the
A. They had to move due to health problems. social-media platforms: “You create the risk; you’ve got to deal with it.” But how can the platforms ensure
B. They wanted to escape from the local area. that the user information they receive is genuine?
C. They needed to save money for big parties. To advertisers, young users are actually not especially valuable targets: Ads aimed at under-16s
D. They considered a large house unnecessary. probably make up a “low single-digit percentage” of spending. The age limits, to the worries of some
25. What does the underlined phrase “letting go” in paragraph 3 mean? social platforms, will hit them harder than others. The winter of their business is on the way.
A. Giving up jobs. B. Forgetting past life experiences. 28. What is the problem with most social media platforms?
C. Selling old furniture. D. Parting with memorable possessions. A.They don’t set limits on the children users.
26. What has Emma O’Sullivan been doing recently? B. They expose children’s personal information.
A. Organizing social activities. B. Dealing with personal items. C. They don’t strictly enforce the rules on children.
C. Assisting with downsizing process. D. Providing emotional guidance. D. They ignore the children’s needs for socializing.
27. What is the text mainly about? 29. Why is it difficult for the platforms to confirm a younger teen’s age?
A. Less is more. B. Smaller space, happier elders. A. Those teens have no official proof of age.
C. More downsizers, better communities. D. Forgetting the past, embracing the future. B. Many applicants’ photos are beautified.
C C. The platforms lack related qualifications.
“We’ve got your back,” Australia’s prime minister, Anthony Albanese, told parents on November D. Machine learning is not widely applied.
29th, a day after pushing through some of the world’s strictest limits on screen time. Under-16s will be 30. Who will be badly affected by the new age limits?
banned from using social media in a year for their protection. Parents high-fived. Teenagers frowned. A. Policymakers. B. Parents. C. Advertisers. D. Platforms.
Policymakers around the world took notes. 31. Which of the following is the best title for the text?
Most social-media platforms are theoretically off-limits for under-13s, which is widely adopted to A. Tech Regulation: Teenagers Cast Their Doubts
protect children’s online privacy. But the rules are widely ignored and carelessly carried out. It’s reported B. Strictest Social Media Ban: Whether It Will Work
that 22% of Britain’s social-media users aged between 8 and 17 have an account with an adult’s date of C. Voice of Australian Government: We Protect You
birth. D. Winter to Come: How Business Reacts to Change
Now governments are taking action. Some European countries require younger teens to get parents’ D
permission before signing up. Australia is the first country to enact a blanket ban. China’s space technology team has made an important breakthrough in combining AI and space
Now there is the first problem to solve: the application. Younger teenagers lack driving licenses and technology. The self-developed geographic information platform MerakGIS, created by the Hangzhou
credit cards that often serve as proof of age, so many companies use machine learning to estimate age via Center of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, has built a new intelligent system for
英语试题 第 2 页 共 6 页space-air information processing. This system has caught wide attention from experts and people in the 第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
industry since it was released last month. 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
This platform creatively combines large language models with agent technology, shifting the Every living thing depends on the ocean. So when we hear the ocean is in trouble from the effects of
traditional “human-computer interaction” mode to a more effective “human-machine cooperation” one. overfishing, climate change, and pollution, it’s easy to feel powerless. 36 But there are plenty of
Users can simply input their questions or requirements, and the system intelligently explains complicated measures you can take that will make a big difference to the ocean.
satellite pictures, combines diverse spatial datasets, and does advanced studies. Now, users can complete 37
satellite image interpretation, space data combining, and smart checking directly by using natural language The more you learn about the ocean, the better prepared you’ll be to inspire change and help others do
instructions. This makes it much easier for non-experts to use. Even people with little technical training the same. Thankfully, there are many ways to educate yourself about the ocean and the challenges it faces,
can use it easily and quickly. from books and documentaries to websites, museums, art exhibits, and more.
To improve independent innovation, the team has worked together with Zhejiang University and Check the label.
Zhejiang Laboratory on technical research and achievement transformation. They have spent nearly two Help keep fisheries healthy by choosing sustainable seafood when you go to the grocery store or dine
years solving key problems and testing the system again and again. Their continuous efforts focused on out. 38 Look for the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Aquaculture Stewardship Council
solving the problems of data working well together and making the AI algorithms (算 法 ) better. At (ASC) labels. Their blue and green fish logos on your seafood ensure your fish can be traced back to
present, MerakGIS has been successfully used in the new energy field, providing stable spatial data sustainably-managed fisheries and farms.
services and management support for more than 1, 000 solar power stations across the country. It has Reduce your carbon emissions.
helped these stations improve their work efficiency by about 30%. 39 That can lead to warmer waters, which can affect where fish swim, bleach (漂白) coral
This achievement combines high-precision “aerospace core” with intelligent “AI brain”, expanding reefs, speed up the sea-level rise, and change weather events on land. Decrease the effects of climate
the use of space-air information in strategic emerging industries and showing aerospace technology’s value change on the ocean by cutting your carbon footprint at home: turn off lights when you’re not using them,
in serving national economy and people’s livelihood. The team says they will keep improving MerakGIS walk or ride your bike to work, and demand renewable energy options in your community.
and hope to apply it in more fields like agriculture and environmental protection in the future. Travel smarter.
32. What is the primary purpose of creating MerakGIS? Consider booking your next trip through a responsible travel company that’s committed to protecting
A. To process space-air data. B. To promote AI technology. wildlife and using guides who are aware of rules and best practices. Once you arrive at your destination, be
C. To develop new satellites. D. To attract worldwide experts. respectful of marine life and habitats. And be careful about your purchases. 40
33. Which is an innovation of the platform?
A. It relies on satellite image analysis. B. It cuts aerospace technology costs. A. Increase your ocean IQ.
C. It operates through natural language. D. It replaces human workers entirely. B. Skip the single-use plastics.
34. What can be inferred about the platform’s development? C. What should be done to travel responsibly?
A. It was finished within a month after being released. D. What’s the easiest way to make sure your seafood is sustainable?
B. It relied mainly on overseas labs for core technology. E. Many of these issues will require leadership from governments and businesses.
C. It was tested once and applied immediately nationwide. F. In the last decades, the ocean has absorbed 90% of the extra heat created by burning fossil fuels.
D. It took joint work to improve integration and algorithms. G. Purchasing items like shark products damages delicate ecosystems and threatens endangered species.
35. Which of the following best describes the future of MerakGIS?
A. Uncertain. B. Promising. C. Doubtful. D. Profitable.
英语试题 第 3 页 共 6 页第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分） 52. A. enjoy B. collect C. control D. push
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分） 53. A. carefully B. clearly C. differently D. similarly
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 54. A. overwhelmed B. punished C. ignored D. replaced
On my first overnight backcountry (偏远乡村) ski trip, a rule was established: You get one cry a day. 55. A. start B. solution C. question D. end
What started as a joke between my boyfriend and me turned into a life mantra (信条). That day, I 41
to take breaks, aiming to have lunch as a reward. Halfway to the hut, I sat down and cried, feeling 42 . 第二节（共 10 小题：每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
I swore I’d never ski in the backcountry again. But after eating some candy, I felt 43 and 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
continued. I’ve loved backcountry skiing ever since. What might your hometown look like in someone else’s eyes? Russian expat (外 籍 人 士 ) Liuba
Later, over food, I told Andrew that crying when frustrated is 44 . He agreed but added, Vladimirova’s paintings offer a fresh perspective on the city she calls home. Living in Beijing for more
“Okay, but only one cry.” Thus, the mantra was born: One Cry a Day. than a decade, the artist, now in her 30s, has created the 56 (illustrate) memoir (回忆录) Liuba
We 45 the rules: Tears falling count as a cry. If you don’t cry today, you can 46 it Draws Beijing, 57 takes you on an amazing visual journey through the heart of China’s busy
for tomorrow. If you use all your cries on Day 1, you’re 47 . Each time a friend joined us, we capital city.
explained the crying 48 . Vladimirova’s journey from Russia to Beijing began during her college years when she joined an
The Cry Scoreboard has followed me everywhere. In Telluride, Colorado, I used all my cries on Day academic exchange program 58 (connect) her Russian university with Liaoning University. It was
1after a 49 climb. The lodge (山间小屋) owner laughed, but my tears felt justified. Last season, during this period that Vladimirova first set foot in Beijing. Since then, her affection for the city has been
we skied a 42-kilometer mountain range in a day without me crying once. undeniable. What interests Vladimirova most, however, is Beijing’s hutong. She said that these narrow
Now, we don’t justify our 50 . Doing hard things is hard. If someone cries, we offer 51 alleyways, abundant 59 history and culture, are alive with the rhythms of daily life.
and jokes. You get a moment to 52 yourself, eat candy, and move on. “Compared with the high-rise buildings and big compounds, you can see life spilling out onto the
I used to think crying meant I didn’t belong in the backcountry. Now, I see it 53 . Life is full streets,” Vladimirova said, describing how a leisurely walk through the hutong allows her to observe the
of challenges. The “One Cry a Day” rule is about allowing yourself to be 54 and knowing it’s older residents as they chat 60 (casual), enjoy tea and play games. There, she can easily discover
okay. Some days you save your cries, and some days you’re bankrupt (破产) by noon. The goal isn’t to be nearby cafes with modern and 61 (style) decoration run by young people.
the person who doesn’t cry; it’s to be the person who knows that a cry is not the 55 . Vladimirova’s ability 62 (capture) these hidden nuances (细微差别) likely comes from her
41. A. refused B. promised C. offered D. managed unique perspective as 63 outsider—someone who didn’t grow up in Beijing but is eager to
42. A. excited B. inspired C. relaxed D. defeated experience a new culture. “Not all local people would stand still and think about the things and situations
43. A. easier B. better C. safer D. fuller around them, since they 64 (experience) these daily activities for their whole lives,” Vladimirova
44. A. painful B. embarrassing C. relieving D. disappointing said.
45. A. broke B. defined C. followed D. changed Through her art and observations, Vladimirova bridges cultural 65 (gap) and encourages
46. A. save B. make C. ignore D. approach greater understanding between people.
47. A. out of control B. out of order C. out of luck D. out of place
48. A. strategy B. method C. policy D. custom
49. A. smooth B. tough C. steady D. boring
50. A. tears B. rules C. routes D. routines
51. A. water B. advice C. lunch D. comfort
英语试题 第 4 页 共 6 页第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分） you grow up?” Anna paused, and then, with a soft smile, replied, “Uncle, I want to be a primary school
第一节（满分 15 分） teacher. I love kids — telling them funny stories and teaching them how to make paper cuts. I just love
假定你是李华，你校近期开设了一系列“艺术与科学”校本选修课。请你给英国朋友 Chris 写一 dancing and singing and playing with them.” The room fell instantly silent. Sumi felt her heart sink.
封邮件，分享你选修的课程，内容包括： Later, boarding a rented bus for the return trip, Sumi stared out the window, a heavy cloud of
1. 介绍课程内容与特点； disappointment settling over her. She had hoped Anna would dream bigger, not settle for such an ordinary
2. 你的感想。 life. As traffic thickened, the bus got fast stuck in a jam. Suddenly, two boys erupted into a full-blown
注意： quarrel over a single slice of dessert. No one could calm them down. To make matters worse, more kids on
1. 词数 80 左右； the bus began to get restless due to the jam.
2. 请按如下格式作答。 注意：1. 续写词数应为 150 左右；
参考词汇：校本选修课 school-based elective course 2. 请按如下格式作答。
Dear Chris, At that critical moment, Anna stepped in.
How have you been?
Yours,
Li Hua Sumi excitedly called Anna a hero, but she shook her head gently.
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Sumi was a single mother. Her daughter Anna has always been called “Number 23.” Every time the
school released exam results, Anna would always end up in 23rd position among 50 pupils. Always 23, no
matter how hard she pushed Anna. Every mention of this nickname weighed on Sumi.
One day, Sumi, along with Anna, was invited to a lively gathering of several friends and their
families. The atmosphere was delightful and as the lunch came to a finish, a man playfully asked the
youngsters what they aspired (有志成为) to be when they grew up. “I want to be a pianist!” “I want to be a
famous actor!” “I want to be a politician!” “I’ll start a business and make tons of money!” One after
another, the children voiced these bold, ambitious dreams, earning warm applause and compliments (称赞)
from the adults.
Anna, however, simply smiled and clapped along, remaining silent. She was quietly occupied with
serving soup and distributing cookies to the guests. Then, the man who had posed the question turned his
gaze toward Anna and added, “Hey, our Anna hasn’t shared her dream yet. What do you want to be when
英语试题 第 5 页 共 6 页英语听力 10. What is Chloe’s advice for the man?
注意事项：英语听力共两节，共 20 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分。 A. To run a quick virus scan.
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到 B. To check different websites.
答题卡上。 C. To keep the system updated.
第一节（共 5 小题：每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分） 听第 8 段录音，回答第 11 至 13 题。
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。 11. Why did Jessica stay longer in the city?
听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音读两遍。 A. To attend a wedding. B. To relax herself. C. To visit a company.
1. What present will the woman give? 12. Which of the following did Jessica enjoy?
A. A purse. B. A silk scarf. C. A pair of sunglasses. A. Taking a boat ride. B. Picking tea leaves. C. Trying sweet dishes.
2. Who is the man? 13. What will Jessica probably do next year?
A. A manager. B. A customer. C. A waiter. A. Work in the new branch. B. Open a tea house. C. Get married.
3. What is the woman doing? 听第 9 段录音，回答第 14 至 17 题。
A. Fixing a shelf. B. Collecting a package. C. Signing a contract. 14. Which habit is becoming popular among British Internet users?
4. How does Tom sound? A. Wearing slippers outdoors. B. Doing morning jumps. C. Drinking iced coffee.
A. Unwilling. B. Regretful. C. Nervous. 15. What is the Chinese lifestyle according to the woman?
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Practising small acts of self-care.
A. Sweet memories of the farm. B. Living by scientific beliefs.
B. Taking photos on the farm. C. Pursuing the inner love.
C. Plans to revisit the farm. 16. What is Chinese netizens’ attitude towards the videos?
第二节（共 15 小题：每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分） A. Uncertain. B. Favorable. C. Curious.
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中 17. Why is the Chinese lifestyle catching on with young Westerners?
选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题 A. It can boost social connection.
将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段录音读两遍。 B. It can bridge cultural differences.
听第 6 段录音，回答第 6、7 题。 C. It can reduce the stress of modern life.
6. What is the relationship between the speakers? 听第 10 段录音，回答第 18 至 20 题。
A. Coworkers. B. Family members. C. Customer and receptionist. 18. Why is this year’s festival set in the fields?
7. How much will the man pay for the Chervil Cottage? A. For a better view. B. For a larger space. C. For a safer distance.
A. £450. B. £500. C. £550. 19. Where are first aid volunteers supposed to meet?
听第 7 段录音，回答第 8 至 10 题。 A. At the main entrance gate. B. Behind the stage. C. At Campsite 2.
8. What problem is the man facing? 20. Why does the speaker give the talk?
A. The internet is slow. B. The computer is stuck. C. The system is unofficial. A. To recommend a pop concert.
9. What caused the problem? B. To expand the range of services.
A. Latest advertisements. B. Unusual update reminders. C. Infected files. C. To inform volunteers of changes.
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