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浙江省三鋒聯盟2024-2025學年高二下學期4月期中英語試題
一、聽力選擇題
1．What is the woman probably doing
A．Moving house. B．Having an interview. C．Introducing her company.
2．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．A movie. B．An advertisement. C．An actor.
3．How will the woman go to visit her grandparents
A．By car. B．By coach. C．By train.
4．What will Asher do this summer
A．Open up a bookshop. B．Do a part-time job. C．Go to the beach.
5．When is the woman’s plane due to leave
A．At 4:00 p.m. B．At 3:30 p.m. C．At 3:00 p.m.
聽下面一段較長對話，回答以下小題。
6．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．In a classroom. B．In an apartment. C．In a gallery.
7．Why does Mbongeni keep using plastic to paint now
A．To make his paintings popular.
B．To protect the environment.
C．To reduce cost.
聽下面一段較長對話，回答以下小題。
8．What does the boy ask the girl to do first
A．Complete a form. B．Make a list. C．Take a walk.
9．Which activity does the girl want to choose
A．The hula hooping. B．The three-legged race. C．The egg-and-spoon race.
聽下面一段較長對話，回答以下小題。
10．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Mother and son. B．Husband and wife. C．Teacher and parent.
11．What do we know about John
A．He has made progress in English.
B．He accomplished a challenging task.
C．He caused his teacher trouble.
12．How does the woman sound at the end of the conversation
A．Grateful. B．Helpful. C．Nervous.
聽下面一段較長對話，回答以下小題。
13．Why does Wizz Air charge the man an extra $10
A．For snacks. B．For luggage. C．For seat selection.
14．How much did the man spend on the plane ticket
A．$340. B．$350. C．$360.
15．What is an advantage of Wizz Air according to the woman
A．Low prices. B．Delicious snacks. C．Excellent service.
16．What does the man mean in the end
A．He will not pay the extra fee.
B．He will visit his family.
C．He will cancel his flight.
聽下面一段獨白，回答以下小題。
17．Who is probably the speaker
A．A hiker. B．A tour guide. C．A photographer.
18．What can people do at the starting point
A．Get some food and water. B．Buy clothes. C．Park the car.
19．Where does the speaker suggest taking photos
A．At the waterfall. B．Beside the stream. C．Everywhere along the way.
20．What does the speaker think is the most important
A．Bringing a map.
B．Wearing comfortable shoes.
C．Paying attention to safety.
二、閱讀理解
Hiking Routes Along the Icefields Parkway
Canada’s unspoiled natural beauty is matched only by its cosmopolitan cities. If you have plenty of time and aren’t in a hurry to drive north to south, there are several great hikes, both short and long, that starts just off the parkway.
Lake Louise to Lake Agnes Teahouse: The Lake Agnes Teahouse is 1.3 miles above Lake Louise, at an altitude of 7.005 feet. The hike up takes between one and two hours and offers excellent views of Lake Louise along the way.
Bow Summit Lookout: This family-friendly hike takes visitors to the highest point along the Icefields Parkway, a lookout point where you can see both Peyto Lake and Bow Lake. Keep an eye out for marmot (旱獺), native birds, and pikas (鼠兔) along the way. The return trip is only about 3.5 miles long.
Helen Lake: Adjacent to the Crowfoot Glacier at Bow Lake, the 4.5-mile in-and-out hike to Helen Lake is moderately challenging and very popular. As well as great lake views, a highlight of this trail is the gorgeous wildflowers in the summer. It can be done in between three and five hours, depending on your speed and fitness. Expect snow in the fall and spring seasons.
Paradise Valley to Moraine Lake: If you’re an experienced hiker seeking a challenge, the physically-demanding 7.7-mile route between Paradise Valley and Moraine Lake will keep you interested. It can be done in one long day (about eight hours) by fit hikers. The lake views and forests of larch trees are the highlights. Summer hikes are relatively easy, but more preparations are needed in winter.
21．Which hiking route is recommended for summer wildflower lovers
A．Lake Louise to Lake Agnes Teahouse. B．Bow Summit Lookout.
C．Helen Lake. D．Paradise Valley to Moraine Lake.
22．What is required for hiking the Paradise Valley to Moraine Lake route
A．Basic map-reading skills. B．Previous hiking experience.
C．Special climbing equipment. D．Summer survival training.
23．What do the four hiking routes have in common
A．They are all family-friendly. B．They include a tea house stop.
C．They require wildlife spotting skills. D．They feature lake views.
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to join a Hollywood film as an extra (群眾演員) in Paris. I had little idea of exactly what to expect before setting off. But I certainly wasn’t thinking that one of the biggest advantages would be spending hours with other people without access to our phones.
On set, phones were locked away after makeup. Without screens, we faced something unusual: real conversations. During long waits between scenes, people actually talked. An art student sketched tattoo ideas for me; a Parisian actor shared her love for Vietnamese food; a Haitian man told stories of his childhood. We played games, debated silly theories, and laughed freely. It felt like stepping into a world before smartphones ruled our attention.
This experience made me realize how technology has changed us. Once technology did bring people together, but gradually they grabbed and then destroyed our attention spans and left so many of us with smartphone addiction; social media grabbed and destroyed our ability to share an informational environment. And now AI threatens to grab and atrophy (使萎縮) our mental muscles entirely.
Yet, I see hope. I think we are at the beginning stages of a quite significant backlash to that. Teens are choosing simple flip phones; people attend digital detox events; those stupid QR-code menus are swiftly disappearing; three-and-a-half-hour long podcasts get millions of listens. We’re slowly fighting back against endless distractions.
Years ago, I visited an art exhibit in Paris where the “art” was simply conversations with strangers. Like that exhibit, life requires time and presence. On the film set, pretending in a fictional world ironically brought us closer to what’s real — human connection.
Though my acting role was small, those phone-free hours reminded me: true joy lies not in screens, but in the messy, unpredictable moments we share
24．What happened when the author couldn’t use phones on the movie set
A．They felt bored and impatient.
B．They interacted deeply with strangers.
C．They focused on memorizing scripts.
D．They discovered new film making techniques.
25．What is the author’s attitude toward modern technology
A．Fully supportive of its convenience.
B．Indifferent to its development.
C．Concerned about its social impact.
D．Confident in its problem-solving power.
26．Which of the following might be an example of “digital detox” in para. 3
A．deleting harmful online content B．taking a break from electronic devices
C．improving smartphone battery life D．making digital device more effective
27．Which title best summarizes the article
A．Hollywood Secrets: Behind the Scenes of Filming
B．How AI Threatens Human Creativity
C．The Rise of Old-day Technology Among Teenagers
D．Regaining Real Life in a Screen-Dominated World
Recent studies indicate that both animals and plants possess the ability to swiftly adapt to challenging environmental conditions to ensure their survival. A study published in the journal Trends in Plant Science explores the rapid adaptation processes of plants in response to climate change and how these adaptive traits are inherited by their offspring (后代).
Plants are encountering more environmental challenges than ever. For instance, in numerous regions, the impact of climate change is leading to shorter winter seasons, and plants are adapting accordingly. “Many plants require a minimum period of cold in order to set up their environmental clock to define their flowering time,” says Martinelli, a plant geneticist at the University of Florence. “As cold seasons shorten, plants have adapted to require shorter periods of cold to delay flowering. These processes allow plants to avoid flowering in periods when they have fewer opportunities to reproduce.”
Since plants lack neural systems, their memory functions rely entirely on cellular, molecular (分子的), and biochemical networks. These networks make up what the researchers call somatic memory (體細胞記憶). “It allows plants to recognize the occurrence of a previous environmental condition and to react accordingly,” says Martinelli.
These somatic memories can then be transmitted to the plants’ offspring through epigenetics (表現遺傳). “Several examples demonstrate the existence of molecular processes modulating plant memory to environmental stresses and affecting the adaptation of offspring to these stresses,” says Martinelli.
Moving forward, Martinelli aims to gain deeper insights into the specific genes that are being inherited. “We are particularly interested in decoding the epigenetic code without changes in DNA sequence (序列),” he says. “This is especially important when we consider the rapid climate change, we observe today that every living organism, including plants, needs to quickly adapt to survive.”
28．How have plants adjusted to shortened cold seasons
A．They have shortened their flowering time.
B．They have got more chances to reproduce.
C．They have avoided flowering in cold seasons.
D．They have adjusted their environmental clock.
29．What can we learn about somatic memory
A．It is completely dependent on neural networks.
B．It can enhance the survival of the plants’ offspring.
C．It can help relieve environmental stresses.
D．It disturbs the plants’ biochemical networks
30．What does the underlined word “modulating” mean in paragraph 4
A．Adapting. B．Valuing. C．Recording. D．Sharing.
31．What’s the main idea conveyed in the text
A．Plants are smart about flowering time.
B．Plants are also capable of adapting to climate change.
C．Environmental pressures challenge plants.
D．The secrets of plant genes are to be uncovered.
The United States is jam-packed with reminders of our huge oil appetite: since the 1850s, there have been around 3.5 million oil wells across the country. Yet, many of those were abandoned after the companies ran out of business. These forgotten sites, referred to officially as “undocumented orphan wells” (UOWs), can release dangerous chemicals for years. Locating these long-inactive wells is a highly time-consuming process: you could spend countless hours pouring over hundreds of thousands of old maps. However, Artificial Intelligence may offer a faster choice.
Researchers from Berkeley Lab detailed their process for training such an AI model in an article published this week. Based on around 100 maps spanning 45 years, the team asked the AI specifically to identify symbols shaped like a hollow (中空的) black circle that was commonly used to identify oil well. A human data expert then spent 40 hours identifying examples of these symbols which then served as the AI model’s training set. When training the AI, the researchers had to consider other symbols with similar-looking circular patterns that could be mistakenly identified and result in false positives. Some maps were in relatively good condition, but others were worn down over time. Berkeley Lab scientist Charuleka compared this process to “finding a needle in a haystack (干草垛)”.
Once the AI was fully trained to recognize the well symbols, the researchers then applied it to thousands of maps. The model came back with the locations of 1,301 potentially undocumented orphan wells. Scientists then used satellite images from Google Earth to check the locations, looking for visible surface features like well structures and storage tanks, and confirmed 29 wells. For wells invisible from above, researchers conducted on-site investigations using equipment to track down underground metal pipes, confirming an additional 15 wells. Looking ahead, researchers aim to combine AI’s predictive abilities with other modern technologies to speed up the shutting-down process.
“AI can enhance our understanding of the past by processing information from historical data on a scale that couldn’t be achieved just a few years ago,” Charuleka noted, “The more we go into the future, the more you can also use the past.”
32．Why does the author mention the number of oil wells in the first paragraph
A．To highlight the long history of global oil industry.
B．To explain the U. S. efforts in developing oil industry.
C．To stress the huge economic benefits of oil wells.
D．To indicate the need for AI in managing oil wells.
33．Which of the following is the challenge faced during the AI training process
A．Running out of the funds. B．Hiring human data experts.
C．Avoiding misidentification of symbols. D．Keeping the maps in good condition.
34．What is the application of the AI model developed by Berkeley Lab
A．It restores worn-out maps. B．It predicts UOWs’ locations.
C．It assists on-site investigations. D．Keeping the maps in good condition.
35．What is the Charuleka’s attitude towards the application of AI
A．Positive. B．Skeptical. C．Pessimistic. D．Cautious.
How to Develop Curiosity
Curiosity is the engine that drives learning and innovation. 36 Recent studies show curious students achieve 20% higher academic performance on average. Developing curiosity not only enhances knowledge acquisition but also improves problem-solving skills. So how can we effectively cultivate this valuable quality
37 Begin by stepping beyond familiar boundaries. If you always take the same route to school, try alternative paths. When reading textbooks, challenge yourself to find three questions per chapter. This intentional disruption of habits trains your brain to notice details and ask “why”.
Another key approach is to embrace diverse experiences. 38 Visit museums you’ve never entered, try cooking foreign dishes, or learn basic phrases in a new language. Each novel experience creates neural connections that make your mind more adaptable. A student who joined an astronomy club discovered an unexpected interest in physics through stargazing.
Equally important is linking different subjects. When studying history, relate events to geographical changes; when solving math problems, consider their real-world applications. 39 A biology enthusiast improved her chemistry grades by comparing cell structures to chemical reactions.
Finally, maintain a growth mindset. Curious people view failures as learning opportunities rather than setbacks. 40 Remember, every expert was once a beginner. With consistent practice, you’ll gradually develop the curious mindset that turns ordinary observations into extraordinary discoveries.
A．This cross-subject approach often brings fresh perspectives.
B．Start with small challenges to expand your comfort zone.
C．For instance, keep a “question journal” to record daily inquiries.
D．However, curiosity requires deliberate cultivation.
E．Scientists confirm curious brains process information 30% faster
F．Instead of fearing mistakes, analyze what went wrong.
G．Schedule weekly experiments like planting seeds to observe growth.
三、完形填空
We’d just returned from our third game drive. We’d had no tiger sightings so far. That’s when our guide, Dharmendra, told us that a tiger had visited the lodge (小舍) the night before, very close to our cottages. He offered to show us the 41 .
Five minutes later and we were standing in a sandy ravine (溝壑) looking down at the large footprints that had been left by an adult male tiger. He had 42 came down to the water holes for a drink. For me, however, it was both unnerving and really exciting to think how close he’d come to where I had been sleeping the night before.
That’s when we heard the first alarm call. “Sambar (水鹿) call. Tiger nearby!” shouted Dharmendra as he 43 us to be quiet. All five of us looked at each other with wide eyes. We were on foot, wearing flip fops (人字拖) with the darkness of night quickly closing on us. “What do we do now How does this work ” I was conscious of the fact that, in 44 to the other walking safaris (游獵) I’d been on before, neither of our guides had a gun.
Dharmendra told us to quietly move out of the ravine and into the open grassland. “That way the tiger will see us.” None of us were 45 that we wanted to be seen by the tiger. However, we moved, all eyeing each other nervously and jostling (推搡) for position behind Dharmendra. As we’d been asked, we were all very, very quiet, all of our 46 on red alert.
We moved into the meadow area and stood 47 . Dharmndra pointed to a thick of bamboo about 20 meters away and listened intently (聚精會神地). We waited and strained both our eyes and ears to see if we could 48 a stripy shape in the twilight (暮色).
The alarm calls got nearer and more frequent. The atmosphere was 49 . That was when we were told not to run. The tiger was obviously only 50 meters away and would hopefully walk past us on its way to the water hole. My heart was 50 hard. I was on foot and about to meet a tiger. No one had anything that could be used to 51 themselves.
“I can hear him walking,” said Dharmendra. This was amazing. Somehow I was about to come face to face with a wild tiger!
We waited and listened for about ten minutes. Every time someone shifted weight and a twig (樹枝) cracked, we all 52 . Then just as quickly as it had started, the calls died down.
“The tiger has changed direction.” Dharmendra told us. While I was partly 53 , I was also 54 . What a story it would have made to be able to tell everyone “I 55 a one on one with a tiger!”
41．A．marks B．comments C．disciplines D．landmarks
42．A．extremely B．approximately C．regularly D．simply
43．A．arranged B．begged C．signaled D．restored
44．A．addition B．contrast C．anticipation D．exposure
45．A．convinced B．delighted C．disturbed D．shocked
46．A．appetites B．shadows C．senses D．ambitions
47．A．pure B．frustrated C．suspicious D．still
48．A．make out B．break out C．engage in D．take up
49．A．casual B．intense C．awesome D．dynamic
50．A．hitting B．pounding C．pushing D．striking
51．A．comfort B．defend C．skip D．regulate
52．A．broke down B．calmed down C．give away D．tensed up
53．A．relieved B．depressed C．mature D．severe
54．A．confident B．disappointed C．guilty D．relaxed
55．A．stimulated B．suffered C．survived D．transformed
四、語法填空
閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個適當的單詞或括號內單詞的正確形式。
The guqin, 56 (consider) by many to be China’s oldest stringed instrument, has a history that stretches back over 3,000 years. Once played by scholars, poets, and philosophers, it occupies a unique position in Chinese culture, where it symbolizes the 57 (harmony) combination of music, literature, and personal cultivation.
Unlike more vibrant traditional instruments, the guqin is known for its gentle, subtle sounds, 58 (create) an atmosphere suited to reflection and meditation. Early Confucian texts described it 59 a medium for self-improvement, emphasizing moral integrity above mere technical skill.
In recent decades, there 60 (be) a growing interest in reviving guqin traditions, which were once at risk of being overshadowed by modern 61 (entertain). Musicians trained in classical styles have begun to collaborate with contemporary composers, hoping to introduce the guqin to broader audiences. 62 you attend an intimate recital in a tea house or watch an online performance, the guqin’s lasting appeal remains evident. Even though 63 (it) melodies may seem understated at first, many listeners soon realize what remarkable depth lies behind every note.
By integrating new ideas while preserving old techniques, the art of guqin, praised by UNESCO as 64 Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, manages to stay relevant today. It encourages people not only to appreciate ancient music but also 65 (seek) peaceful moments in their own fast-paced lives.
五、書信寫作
66．假定你是李華，下周將參加學校舉辦的英語演講比賽，主題為“Balance Study and Rest”請你寫一篇演講稿，內容包括：
1. 學習與休息平衡的重要性；
2. 具體建議（如時間管理、運動安排）；
3. 呼吁同學們重視身心健康。
注意：
1. 寫作詞數應為80個左右；
2. 可以適當增加細節，以使行文連貫。
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六、書面表達
67．閱讀下面材料，根據其內容和所給段落開頭語續寫兩段，使之構成一篇完整的短文。
In a small coastal town, 16-year-old Mia lived with her grandmother, a woman known for her legendary apple pie. Every Sunday, they would bake together, filling the house with the warm scent of cinnamon and sugar. Mia loved those moments — the way her grandmother’s hands moved with practiced ease, the stories she told about her own childhood, and the laughter they shared as flour dusted the kitchen counters.
But as Mia grew older, her priorities shifted. High school brought new friends, weekend plans, and a growing desire to fit in. Slowly, the Sunday baking tradition faded. Her grandmother never complained, but Mia could see the sadness in her eyes each time she made excuses to skip their time together.
One day, her grandmother fell ill and was rushed to the hospital. The house felt emptier than ever. and Mia’s guilt weighed heavily on her. While cleaning the kitchen, she found a worn recipe book tucked away in a drawer. Inside was her grandmother’s famous apple pie recipe, written in her familiar handwriting. Beneath the recipe was a note: “For Mia, my little helper. May this recipe remind you of the love we share.” Tears filled Mia’s eyes as she realized how much she had taken their time together for granted.
Determined to make a change, Mia decided to bake the pie herself and bring it to the hospital. She gathered the ingredients — apples from the backyard tree, cinnamon from the spice rack, and flour from the pantry. But as she laid everything out on the counter, she realized she had no idea how to make the crust — the one part her grandmother always handled.
Panic set in as she stared at the recipe. The instructions were vague (模糊的): “Mix butter and flour until it feels right.” What did that even mean She tried to recall her grandmother’s movements — the way she kneaded the dough (面團), the exact texture she aimed for — but it was all a blur. Just then, her phone buzzed. It was a text from her best friend, inviting her to a party that evening.
續寫要求：
1. 續寫部分分為兩段，每段開頭已給出；
2. 不少于150詞。
Paragraph 1:
Mia hesitated, torn between her guilt and the pull of her social life.
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Paragraph 2:
When Mia arrived at the hospital, her grandmother’s eyes lit up.
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題號 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 B A C B A C B A B C
題號 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 A B C B A A B C A C
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答案 C B D B C B D D B A
題號 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 B D C B A E B G A F
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答案 A D C B A C D A B B
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答案 B D A B C
1．B
【原文】M: One last question. Could you please tell us why you left your last company
W: Oh, it was a very difficult decision to make. I didn’t decide to leave until that company asked me to work in another city. If so, I would have had to buy another house. That’s why I am here.
2．A
【原文】W: I just saw an advertisement for a movie, but I didn’t catch the name.
M: Give me some details. Maybe I can help.
W: It stars Jason statham. It seems so funny.
M: I know it. It is Meg two: The Trench.
3．C
【原文】W: I want to visit my grandparents this weekend but I can’t decide whether to go by car or by coach.
M: How about taking a train The train station is near the village and you don’t need to worry about the traffic jam.
W: I can’t agree more.
4．B
【原文】W: Hey Asher, I’m going to Myrtle Beach this summer holiday. Do you want to come with me
M: I wish I could, but I have to work in a coffee shop as a part time waiter. You’d better make a reservation before you go. I heard the hotels near the beach would be fully booked during the summer.
5．A
【原文】W: Where is Jack He’s supposed to take me to the airport this afternoon.
M: Oh, he’s gone to the bookshop. He said he’d be back soon.
W: He’d better hurry. Then it’s one thirty. There are only two and a half hours left till my departure time.
6．C 7．B
【原文】W: Come and look at this picture. Can you find anything special
M: Hmmm. It seems that the picture was not painted in oils, but with plastic strips. Am I right
W: Truly right. I have to say that you do have sharp eyes.
M: Why did the artist use that special kind of material
W: Well, when Mbongeni studied art, he couldn’t afford to buy expensive materials. He had no choice but to find an alternative.
M: And he has stuck to this unique kind of art since then
W: Yes, now the wealthy South African artist still collects plastic bags from the streets around his studio and melts them to create a unique kind of art. This is the way he focuses on recycling. Let’s go downstairs to see more of his paintings.
8．A 9．B
【原文】W: Hi, I’m here to try out for the sports day.
M: That’s great. We need many participants. Please fill out the form with your name, age and grade. Here’s a list of the activities such as the hula hooping, the egg and spoon race, the three legged race and jumping jacks. You can select the ones you like.
W: It looks like that only a small number of students have signed up to take part in the three legged race. Maybe I’ll have a chance to win. By the way, how will the participants be selected for each event
M: Well, this year, we’ll select two participants for each event after the semifinals.
W: If so, all participants will compete in the first round of every event, then the top two students with the best performance will move on to the finals.
M: Perfect. You’ve got the point. Have a try and explain the rule to other students, please. Good luck to you.
W: No problem, I will. Thank you.
10．C 11．A 12．B
【原文】M: Miss Stevens, thank you for your patience and encouragement when you’re dealing with the kids.
W: You’re welcome Mister lamb. It’s my duty and I like being with kids and seeing their progress. Every child deserves the chance to learn and grow, and our school aims to enable pupils to develop their potential no matter how challenging the process may be.
M: That’s wonderful to hear. I hope my little John hasn’t been a bother.
W: Not at all. And your son’s English is really coming along with proper assistance he can achieve great things and if you have any concerns or questions, please don’t hesitate to call me and I’d be glad to reach out to you.
M: Thank you Miss Stevens. I will definitely keep that in mind.
W: My pleasure. Have a great day.
13．C 14．B 15．A 16．A
【原文】M: Hi Iris, I have a question. Have you ever taken a flight operated by wiz air
W: Yes, a couple of times. Their service is not so excellent but it’s still comfortable enough for a short flight. Why Are you considering booking with wizere
M: I have already booked a ticket but they sent me an email saying that I have to pay ten dollars extra for reserving a seat. That doesn’t make sense. I’ve paid 350 dollars for the air ticket.
W: Oh, I know what that is about. As you know, it is a low cost airline. They offer tickets at an affordable price but they have some additional fees for things like baggage, seat selection or snacks.
M: Well, I knew I couldn't carry any large luggage, but what does reserving a seat mean If I don’t pay, I might not get one
W: Of course you will get one, this charge is optional. If you don’t pay, you will be given a random seat and not be able to choose one you like.
M: Got it. Thank you for explaining it to me. It’s probably useful for those who travel with a big family or friends, so I'll take a pass on it.
17．B 18．C 19．A 20．C
【原文】 Good morning, I am excited to announce the opening of a new hiking path. The route offers amazing views of the surrounding valleys and peaks, and you’ll have an unforgettable outdoor experience. The starting point is easily accessible and has plenty of parking spaces. The path itself is well kept and provides a moderate challenge suitable for all skill levels. You will pass by several interesting sights along the way including a beautiful waterfall which would be a great spot for taking photos and a peaceful stream. However, please note that this track is located in a remote area so you should be aware of the possible dangers associated with it. It’s essential to bring plenty of water and snacks and to wear appropriate shoes and clothing. More than anything, you should be cautious of loose rocks along the road. Several facilities are available along the trail. Convenient restrooms and nice picnic areas are among them. I also recommend that you bring a first aid kit and a route map.
21．C 22．B 23．D
【導語】本文是一篇應用文，主要介紹了加拿大冰原公路沿線的四條徒步旅行路線，包括各條路線的起點、終點、長度、難度、所需時間以及特色景觀等信息。
21．細節理解題。根據第四段“Helen Lake: Adjacent to the Crowfoot Glacier at Bow Lake, the 4.5-mile in-and-out hike to Helen Lake is moderately challenging and very popular. As well as great lake views, a highlight of this trail is the gorgeous wildflowers in the summer.(海倫湖：毗鄰弓湖的鴉爪冰川，往返 4.5 英里的海倫湖徒步旅行有一定挑戰性且非常受歡迎。除了美麗的湖景，這條路線的一個亮點是夏季絢麗的野花)” 可知，對于夏季野花愛好者，推薦海倫湖這條徒步路線。故選C。
22．細節理解題。根據第五段“Paradise Valley to Moraine Lake: If you’re an experienced hiker seeking a challenge, the physically-demanding 7.7-mile route between Paradise Valley and Moraine Lake will keep you interested.(天堂谷到夢蓮湖：如果你是一位尋求挑戰的有經驗的徒步旅行者，這條在天堂谷和夢蓮湖之間、對體力要求較高的 7.7 英里路線會讓你感興趣)” 可知，徒步天堂谷到夢蓮湖這條路線需要有之前的徒步經驗。故選B。
23．細節理解題。根據第二段“Lake Louise to Lake Agnes Teahouse: The Lake Agnes Teahouse is 1.3 miles above Lake Louise, at an altitude of 7,005 feet. The hike up takes between one and two hours and offers excellent views of Lake Louise along the way.(路易斯湖到阿格尼斯湖茶館：阿格尼斯湖茶館位于路易斯湖上方 1.3 英里處，海拔 7005 英尺。徒步向上需要一到兩個小時，沿途可以欣賞到路易斯湖的美景)”、第三段“Bow Summit Lookout: This family-friendly hike takes visitors to the highest point along the Icefields Parkway, a lookout point where you can see both Peyto Lake and Bow Lake.(弓峰瞭望臺：這是一次適合家庭的徒步旅行，將游客帶到冰原公路的最高點，在這個瞭望點你可以看到佩托湖和弓湖)”、第四段“Helen Lake: Adjacent to the Crowfoot Glacier at Bow Lake, the 4.5-mile in-and-out hike to Helen Lake is moderately challenging and very popular. As well as great lake views, a highlight of this trail is the gorgeous wildflowers in the summer.(海倫湖：毗鄰弓湖的鴉爪冰川，往返 4.5 英里的海倫湖徒步旅行有一定挑戰性且非常受歡迎。除了美麗的湖景，這條路線的一個亮點是夏季絢麗的野花)”以及第五段“Paradise Valley to Moraine Lake: If you’re an experienced hiker seeking a challenge, the physically-demanding 7.7-mile route between Paradise Valley and Moraine Lake will keep you interested. The lake views and forests of larch trees are the highlights.(天堂谷到夢蓮湖：如果你是一位尋求挑戰的有經驗的徒步旅行者，這條在天堂谷和夢蓮湖之間、對體力要求較高的 7.7 英里路線會讓你感興趣。湖景和落葉松森林是亮點)” 可知，這四條徒步路線的共同之處是都以湖景為特色。故選D。
24．B 25．C 26．B 27．D
【導語】本文是一篇記敘文。文章主要講述了作者作為群眾演員參與好萊塢電影拍攝的經歷，特別是在拍攝過程中沒有手機干擾，從而有機會與他人進行真實交流的感受。
24．細節理解題。根據文章第二段“On set, phones were locked away after makeup. Without screens, we faced something unusual: real conversations. During long waits between scenes, people actually talked. An art student sketched tattoo ideas for me; a Parisian actor shared her love for Vietnamese food; a Haitian man told stories of his childhood. We played games, debated silly theories, and laughed freely. It felt like stepping into a world before smartphones ruled our attention. (在片場，化完妝后手機就被鎖起來了。沒有了手機屏幕，我們面對的是一件不尋常的事情：真正的對話。在拍攝間隙的漫長等待時間里，人們真的在交談。一位學藝術的學生給我畫了一些紋身的設計草圖；一位巴黎演員和我分享了她對越南美食的喜愛；一位海地人講述了他童年的故事。我們一起玩游戲，爭論一些荒唐的理論，盡情地歡笑。這感覺就像是走進了一個智能手機尚未占據我們全部注意力的世界。)”可知，在片場不能使用手機后，作者和其他人進行了真正的對話，人們分享了各自的事情，一起玩游戲、爭論，有深入的交流互動。因此，當作者在電影片場不能使用手機時，他們與陌生人進行了深入的互動。故選B。
25．推理判斷題。根據文章第三段“This experience made me realize how technology has changed us. Once technology did bring people together, but gradually they grabbed and then destroyed our attention spans and left so many of us with smartphone addiction; social media grabbed and destroyed our ability to share an informational environment. And now AI threatens to grab and atrophy (使萎縮) our mental muscles entirely. (這次經歷讓我意識到科技是如何改變我們的。曾經，科技確實讓人們聚在一起，但漸漸地，它吸引并破壞了我們的注意力持續時間，讓我們很多人都對智能手機上癮；社交媒體吸引并破壞了我們共享信息環境的能力。而現在，人工智能似乎正威脅著要完全吸引并削弱我們的思維能力。)”可知，作者通過在片場不能使用手機的經歷，意識到科技曾經讓人們聚在一起，但后來逐漸破壞了人們的注意力持續時間，導致很多人手機成癮，社交媒體破壞了人們共享信息環境的能力，現在人工智能還威脅著削弱人們的思維能力。這表明作者對現代技術的社會影響表示擔憂。故選C。
26．推理判斷題。根據文章第四段“I think we are at the beginning stages of a quite significant backlash to that. Teens are choosing simple flip phones; people attend digital detox events; those stupid QR-code menus are swiftly disappearing; three-and-a-half-hour long podcasts get millions of listens. (然而，我還是看到了希望。我認為我們正處于對這種情況的一次相當重要的抵制的初始階段。青少年們開始選擇簡單的翻蓋手機；人們參加數字排毒活動；那些討厭的二維碼菜單正迅速消失；長達三個半小時的播客能獲得數百萬次的收聽量。)”可推測，digital detox指的是遠離數碼產品，讓自己從電子設備的過度使用中解脫出來，進行休息和調整。選項B“taking a break from electronic devices”，意為“從電子設備中解脫出來休息一下”符合digital detox的含義。故選B。
27．主旨大意題。根據文章內容可知，文章講述了作者作為群眾演員參與電影拍攝時，在片場不能使用手機的經歷，讓作者感受到了人與人之間真實的交流和聯系。接著作者反思了現代科技對人們的影響，如破壞注意力、導致手機成癮等，同時也看到了人們在抵制科技帶來的不良影響，如選擇翻蓋手機、參加數字排毒活動等。最后強調真正的快樂存在于人與人之間的真實互動，而不是在屏幕之中，即在屏幕主導的世界中重新找回真實生活。選項D“Regaining Real Life in a Screen-Dominated World (在屏幕主導的世界中重新找回真實生活)”準確地概括了文章通過在片場的經歷反思現代科技影響，呼吁人們擺脫屏幕束縛，回歸真實生活的主旨，適合作標題。故選D。
28．D 29．B 30．A 31．B
【導語】本文是一篇說明文，主要介紹了植物為適應環境變化所展現出的能力。
28．細節理解題。根據第二段“Many plants require a minimum period of cold in order to set up their environmental clock to define their flowering time,” says Martinelli, a plant geneticist at the University of Florence. “As cold seasons shorten, plants have adapted to require shorter periods of cold to delay flowering. (佛羅倫薩大學的植物遺傳學家Martinelli說：“許多植物需要一個最短的寒冷期來設置它們的環境時鐘，以確定它們的開花時間”“隨著寒冷季節的縮短，植物已經適應了需要更短的寒冷期來推遲開花)”可知，植物是通過調整環境時鐘來適應縮短的寒冷季節的。故選D。
29．推理判斷題。根據第四段 “These somatic memories can then be transmitted to the plants’ offspring through epigenetics (表現遺傳). “Several examples demonstrate the existence of molecular processes modulating plant memory to environmental stresses and affecting the adaptation of offspring to these stresses,” says Martinelli.(然后，這些體細胞記憶可以通過表觀遺傳傳遞給植物的后代。馬蒂內利說：“一些例子證明了存在調節植物對環境壓力記憶的分子過程，并且這些過程會影響后代對這些壓力的適應”)”可知，體細胞記憶能傳遞給后代且影響后代對環境壓力的適應，從而增強后代的生存能力。故選B。
30．詞義猜測題。根據第四段“Several examples demonstrate the existence of molecular processes modulating plant memory to environmental stresses and affecting the adaptation of offspring to these stresses,” says Martinelli.(馬蒂內利說：“一些例子證明了存在modulating植物對環境壓力記憶的分子過程，并且這些過程會影響后代對這些壓力的適應”)”可知，這些分子過程是使植物的記憶與環境壓力相適應，進而影響后代對壓力的適應。所以劃線詞的意思為“適應”。故選A。
31．主旨大意題。根據第一段“Recent studies indicate that both animals and plants possess the ability to swiftly adapt to challenging environmental conditions to ensure their survival. A study published in the journal Trends in Plant Science explores the rapid adaptation processes of plants in response to climate change and how these adaptive traits are inherited by their offspring (后代).(最近的研究表明，動物和植物都具有迅速適應具有挑戰性的環境條件以確保生存的能力。發表在《植物科學趨勢》雜志上的一項研究探索了植物對氣候變化的快速適應過程，以及這些適應特征是如何遺傳給它們的后代的。）以及后文對植物適應氣候變化的具體闡述可知，文章主要圍繞植物適應氣候變化展開。故選B。
32．D 33．C 34．B 35．A
【導語】這是一篇說明文。文章主要說明了人們開始利用人工智能關閉“無證廢棄油井”，解釋了具體的操作方式以及存在的挑戰。
32．推理判斷題。根據第一段“Yet, many of those were abandoned after the companies ran out of business. These forgotten sites, referred to officially as “undocumented orphan wells” (UOWs), can release dangerous chemicals for years. Locating these long-inactive wells is a highly time-consuming process: you could spend countless hours pouring over hundreds of thousands of old maps. However, Artificial Intelligence may offer a faster choice.(這些被遺忘的地方，官方稱為“無證廢棄油井”（UOWs），可以釋放危險的化學物質多年。定位這些長期不活躍的井是一個非常耗時的過程：你可能要花費無數個小時來處理成千上萬的舊地圖。然而，人工智能可能會提供一個更快的選擇)”可知，作者在第一段提到油井的數量是為了說明人工智能在油井管理中的必要性。故選D。
33．細節理解題。根據第二段“When training the AI, the researchers had to consider other symbols with similar-looking circular patterns that could be mistakenly identified and result in false positives.(在訓練人工智能時，研究人員必須考慮其他具有類似圓形圖案的符號，這些符號可能被錯誤識別并導致誤報)”可知，避免誤認符號是人工智能訓練過程中面臨的挑戰。故選C。
34．細節理解題。根據第三段“The model came back with the locations of 1,301 potentially undocumented orphan wells.(該模型得到了1301口可能未被記錄的廢棄油井的位置)”可知，伯克利實驗室開發的人工智能模型的應用是它預測UOWs的位置。故選B。
35．推理判斷題。根據最后一段““AI can enhance our understanding of the past by processing information from historical data on a scale that couldn’t be achieved just a few years ago,” Charuleka noted, “The more we go into the future, the more you can also use the past.”(“人工智能可以通過從歷史數據中處理信息來增強我們對過去的理解，這在幾年前是無法實現的，”Charuleka指出，“我們越深入未來，你就越能利用過去。”)”可知，Charuleka對AI應用的態度是積極的。故選A。
36．E 37．B 38．G 39．A 40．F
【導語】本文是一篇說明文，主要圍繞 “如何培養好奇心” 展開，強調了好奇心對學習和創新的重要性，并詳細介紹了培養好奇心的多種方法，包括突破常規、接受多元體驗、建立學科聯系以及保持成長型思維等方面。
36．根據上文“Curiosity is the engine that drives learning and innovation.(好奇心是驅動學習與創新的引擎)”可知，此處需要一個同樣能體現好奇心積極作用的內容。選項E“科學家證實，充滿好奇心的大腦處理信息的速度要快 30%”，通過具體數據進一步說明了好奇心對大腦處理信息的積極影響，與前文內容相呼應，故選E。
37．根據下文“Begin by stepping beyond familiar boundaries. If you always take the same route to school, try alternative paths. When reading textbooks, challenge yourself to find three questions per chapter.(從走出熟悉的界限開始。如果你總是走同一條路去學校，試試其他的路線。當閱讀教科書時，挑戰自己每章找出三個問題)”可知，該段重點在講述從一些小的行為改變來突破舒適區，培養好奇心。選項 B“從一些小挑戰開始來擴大你的舒適區”，準確地概括了該段通過小挑戰突破舒適區的核心內容，故選B。
38．根據上文“Another key approach is to embrace diverse experiences.(另一個關鍵方法是接受多樣化的體驗)”可知，設空處需要一個能體現多樣化體驗的具體例子。選項 G“每周安排一些像種植種子來觀察生長這樣的實驗” 屬于多樣化體驗的具體方式，符合該段主題，故選G。
39．根據上文“Equally important is linking different subjects. When studying history, relate events to geographical changes; when solving math problems, consider their real-world applications.(同樣重要的是將不同學科聯系起來。學習歷史時，把事件和地理變化聯系起來；解決數學問題時，考慮它們在現實世界中的應用)”強調了跨學科聯系的重要性及具體做法。選項 A“這種跨學科的方法常常會帶來新的視角”，總結了跨學科聯系能夠帶來新視角這一好處，與該段內容相符，故選A。
40．根據上文“Finally, maintain a growth mindset. Curious people view failures as learning opportunities rather than setbacks.(最后，保持成長型思維。有好奇心的人把失敗看作是學習的機會，而不是挫折) ”可知，設空處應進一步闡述如何以成長型思維面對失敗。選項 F“不要害怕錯誤，分析哪里出了問題”，體現了不害怕失敗，而是分析問題的成長型思維，與該段內容一致，故選F。
41．A 42．D 43．C 44．B 45．A 46．C 47．D 48．A 49．B 50．B 51．B 52．D 53．A 54．B 55．C
【導語】本文是一篇記敘文。文章主要講述了作者在一次游獵經歷中，雖然未能直接看到老虎，但根據導游的指引和現場的氛圍，感受到了老虎的臨近，經歷了緊張而刺激的等待過程。
41．考查名詞詞義辨析。句意：他主動提出要帶我們去看看老虎留下的痕跡。A. marks標記、痕跡；B. comments評論；C. disciplines學科、紀律；D. landmarks地標、里程碑。根據上文“Dharmendra, told us that a tiger had visited the lodge (小舍) the night before”以及下文“Five minutes later and we were standing in a sandy ravine (溝壑) looking down at the large footprints that had been left by an adult male tiger.”可知，游要帶我們去看老虎留下的痕跡。故選A。
42．考查副詞詞義辨析。句意：它只是下來到水坑邊喝了點水。A. extremely極其、非常；B. approximately大約；C. regularly定期地；D. simply簡單地。根據上文“That’s when our guide, Dharmendra, told us that a tiger had visited the lodge (小舍) the night before, very close to our cottages.”可知，老虎曾經來過，但是作者他們并沒有察覺。由此可知，老虎只是到水坑邊喝了水就離開了。故選D。
43．考查動詞詞義辨析。句意：“水鹿的叫聲。附近有老虎！”Dharmendra一邊大喊，一邊示意我們安靜下來。A. arranged安排；B. begged乞求；C. signaled發信號、示意；D. restored恢復、修復。根據空后“us to be quiet”以及常理可知，當聽到水鹿的警報聲，導游應該是示意我們安靜。故選C。
44．考查名詞詞義辨析。句意：“我們現在該怎么辦？這該怎么應對？”我意識到，與我以前參加過的其他徒步游獵不同，我們的兩位導游都沒有帶槍。A. addition添加，增加； in addition to除……之外；B. contrast對比；in contrast to與…… 形成對比；C. anticipation預期；D.exposure暴露； in exposure to暴露于。根據下文“neither of our guides had a gun.”以及作者之前參加過的徒步游獵對比，可推測，這里說與之前不同。故選B。
45．考查形容詞詞義辨析。句意：我們誰都不相信自己希望被老虎看到。A. convinced確信的；B. delighted高興的；C. disturbed擾亂的、不安的；D. shocked震驚的。根據下文“that we wanted to be seen by the tiger.”以及常理可知，沒有人希望在這種情況下被老虎看到。故選A。
46．考查名詞詞義辨析。句意：按照要求，我們都非常非常安靜，所有的感官都處于高度戒備狀態。A. appetites食欲；B. shadows陰影；C. senses感覺、感官；D. ambitions雄心、抱負。根據上文“As we’d been asked, we were all very, very quiet”以及常理可知，得知老虎在附近，所有人都保持安靜，感官處于高度戒備狀態。故選C。
47．考查形容詞短語詞義辨析。句意：我們走進草地，靜靜地站著。A. pure純粹的；B. frustrated沮喪的；C. suspicious懷疑的；D. still靜止的。根據上文“As we’d been asked, we were all very, very quiet”可知，作者他們保持安靜，由此可知，他們是靜靜地站著。故選D。
48．考查動詞短語詞義辨析。句意：我們等待著，竭力用眼睛和耳朵去看、去聽，想在暮色中辨認出一個條紋狀的身影。A. make out辨認出、理解；B. break out爆發；C. engage in從事、參與；D. take up占據、開始從事。根據空后“a stripy shape in the twilight”以及上文“We waited and strained both our eyes and ears to see”可知，作者他們努力用眼和耳去看是否能在暮色中辨認出條紋形狀。故選A。
49．考查形容詞短語詞義辨析。句意：氣氛變得緊張起來。A. casual隨意的；B. intense強烈的；C. awesome令人敬畏的；D. dynamic動態的。根據上文“The alarm calls got nearer and more frequent.”可知，警報聲越來越近且越來越頻繁，氣氛變得緊張。故選B。
50．考查動詞詞義辨析。句意：我的心怦怦直跳。A. hitting打擊；B. pounding猛擊；C. pushing推；D. striking打擊。根據上文“That was when we were told not to run. The tiger was obviously only 50 meters away and would hopefully walk past us on its way to the water hole.”可知，老虎離得越來越近，由此可推測，作者非常緊張，自然心臟怦怦直跳。故選B。
51．考查動詞詞義辨析。句意：我徒步走著，即將與一只老虎相遇。沒有人有任何可以用來自衛的東西。A. comfort安慰；B. defend保衛；C. skip跳過；D. regulate調節、控制。根據空前“No one had anything that could be used”可知，沒有人有可以用來保護自己的東西。故選B。
52．考查動詞短語詞義辨析。句意：我們等了大概十分鐘，聽著動靜。每次有人挪動身體，樹枝發出斷裂聲，我們都會緊張起來。A. broke down崩潰、出故障；B. calmed down平靜下來；C. give away贈送、泄露；D. tensed up緊張起來。根據上文“Every time someone shifted weight and a twig (樹枝) cracked”以及常理可知，在那種緊張的氛圍下，有人挪動或者聽到斷裂聲會讓人們緊張起來。故選D。
53．考查形容詞短語詞義辨析。句意：雖然我一方面感到如釋重負，但另一方面也很失望。A. relieved放心的；B. depressed沮喪的；C. mature成熟的；D. severe嚴重的。根據上文““The tiger has changed direction.” Dharmendra told us.”可知，得知老虎離開了，改變了方向，作者覺得如釋重負。故選A。
54．考查形容詞短語詞義辨析。句意：雖然我一方面感到如釋重負，但另一方面也很失望。A. confident自信的；B. disappointed失望的；C. guilty有罪的、內疚的；D. relaxed放松的。根據下文“What a story it would have made to be able to tell everyone “I ____15____ a one on one with a tiger!””可推測，沒能和老虎面對面，作者感到有點失望。故選B。
55．考查動詞詞義辨析。句意：要是能告訴大家“我在與老虎的一對一遭遇中活了下來！”，那該是多么精彩的一個故事啊！A. stimulated刺激、激發；B. suffered遭受；C. survived幸存；D. transformed轉變。根據句意可知，作者的意思是，要是能告訴大家“我在與老虎的一對一遭遇中幸存下來”，那將是一個多么好的故事啊，符合語境。故選C。
56．considered 57．harmonious 58．creating 59．as 60．has been 61．entertainment 62．Whether 63．its 64．an 65．to seek
【導語】本文是一篇說明文，主要講述了古琴的相關內容，包括其悠久的歷史，在中國文化中的獨特地位，聲音特點，以及近幾十年來在傳承和推廣方面的情況，強調了古琴作為人類非物質文化遺產，在融合新思想、保留舊技藝的同時對人們的意義。
56．考查非謂語動詞。句意：古琴，被許多人認為是中國最古老的弦樂器，其歷史可以追溯到 3000 多年前。句子主語 “The guqin”和“consider”之間是被動關系，即古琴是 “被認為”，所以要用過去分詞形式作后置定語來修飾 “ The guqin”。故填considered。
57．考查形容詞。句意：它曾經被學者、詩人和哲學家演奏，在中國文化中占據著獨特的地位，在其中它象征著音樂、文學和個人修養的和諧結合。“the combination” 是名詞短語，需要用形容詞來修飾，“harmony”是名詞“和諧”，其形容詞形式 “harmonious” 表示“和諧的”。故填harmonious。
58．考查非謂語動詞。句意：與更富有活力的傳統樂器不同，古琴以其輕柔、微妙的聲音而聞名，營造出一種適合沉思和冥想的氛圍。表示自然而然的結果，用現在分詞做狀語。故填 creating。
59．考查介詞。句意：早期的儒家經典將它描述為一種自我提升的媒介，強調道德操守高于單純的技術技巧。“describe...as...”是固定搭配，意思是“把…… 描述為……”，這里表示把古琴描述成自我提升的媒介。故填as。
60．考查時態。句意：在最近幾十年里，人們對復興古琴傳統的興趣日益濃厚，而這些傳統曾經面臨被現代娛樂所掩蓋的風險。根據時間狀語 “In recent decades”（在最近幾十年里），可知句子時態要用現在完成時，“there be”句型的現在完成時結構是“there has/have been”，主語 “a growing interest” 是單數，所以用“has been”。故填has been。
61．考查名詞。句意：在最近幾十年里，人們對復興古琴傳統的興趣日益濃厚，而這些傳統曾經面臨被現代娛樂所掩蓋的風險。名詞“entertainment”作賓語。故填entertainment。
62．考查連詞短語。句意：無論你是在茶館參加一場小型的獨奏會，還是觀看一場線上演出，古琴持久的魅力依然明顯。“whether...or...”是固定搭配，意思是“無論…… 還是……”，引導讓步狀語從句。首字母大寫。故填Whether。
63．考查代詞。句意：盡管它的旋律一開始可能看起來很含蓄，但許多聽眾很快就會意識到每個音符背后蘊含著多么非凡的深度。形容詞性物主代詞“its”表示“它的”作定語。故填its。
64．考查冠詞。句意：通過在保留古老技藝的同時融入新思想，古琴藝術被聯合國教科文組織譽為人類非物質文化遺產，在當今依然具有重要意義。“Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity” 是可數名詞短語，“Intangible”讀音以元音音素開頭，所以要用不定冠詞“an”來表示 “一項、一種”。故填an。
65．考查不定式。句意：它不僅鼓勵人們欣賞古代音樂，還鼓勵人們在自己快節奏的生活中尋找寧靜的時刻。“encourage sb. to do sth.”是固定搭配，意思是“鼓勵某人做某事”，所以這里要用“to seek”。故填to seek。
66．Dear fellow students,
I’m Li Hua. It’s my great privilege to deliver a speech on the theme of balancing study and rest. I firmly believe that accomplishment doesn’t come from endless learning, but from maintaining a healthy balance between study and rest.
Then, how can we cultivate this essential habit Initially, we should first implement time management. During the process, we are supposed to prioritize tasks by urgency and importance. Meanwhile, it’s a brilliant option to schedule 20-minute daily exercise—whether yoga, jogging, or dance—to refresh your mind and reduce stress.
As the proverb wisely states, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” True excellence roots not from burnout but from disciplined rhythm. Let us redefine success: Value your physical and mental well-being as deeply as academic achievements, for they are the twin foundations of lasting growth.
Thank you.
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Mia hesitated, torn between her guilt and the pull of her social life. Ultimately, she decided to be left alone and bake the pie for her grandmother. But as Mia stared at the recipe, her hands were trembling. She had always assumed baking was easy, but now she felt overwhelmed. Determined not to give up, Mia decided to trust her instincts. She recalled the way her grandmother’s hands moved — gentle yet precise — as she worked the dough. “Cold butter,” she muttered to herself, pulling it from the fridge. She cut it into small cubes, just as she had seen her grandmother do countless times. As she mixed the flour and butter, her hands began to find a rhythm, the dough slowly coming together. It wasn’t perfect, but it felt familiar, like a piece of her grandmother was guiding her. She could hardly wait to give this present to her grandmother.
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When Mia arrived at the hospital, her grandmother’s eyes lit up. The faintest hint of a smile tugging at her lips. “You made the pie ” she asked, her voice weak but filled with a quiet joy. Nodding, Mia carefully cut a slice, the golden crust crumbling perfectly under the knife. As her grandmother took a bite, “It’s perfect,” she whispered, her voice trembling with emotion. Mia felt a lump rise in her throat, the warmth of the moment wrapping around her like the scent of cinnamon and sugar. The memories, and the unspoken bond they shared come back. From that day on, Mia made a promise to herself: she would no longer allow the noise of life to rob her of the moments that truly mattered.

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