一、完形填空。
Black clouds were making the sky very dark. With no 1 outside, it felt like midnight. Then the rain started to 2 heavily against the windows. We were sitting in our warm living room. 3, the light went on and off for a few times and then went out. Everything went black. We found some candles, and then we went to bed.
The next morning when I woke up, my first feeling was that it was pretty cold in my bedroom and the power(电力) didn’t 4. After I looked out of the window, I felt even 5: it was still raining heavily and the sky was still dark. The room was becoming colder and colder but we had no idea when the power would come back. 6 we lit(点燃) a few candles, it was still difficult to do anything in the weak light. I was sitting near several candles, but I had 7 reading.
The storm finally stopped in the afternoon, and I drove my car to look 8 an open store. I only bought the most 9 things—bread, some fruit and more drinking water. On my way home, the power came back and it 10 people up.
1. A. wind B. light C. storm D. colour
2. A. beat B. push C. throw D. pick
3. A. Hardly B. Heavily C. Luckily D. Suddenly
4. A. give back B. come back C. call back D. go back
5. A. sadder B. quieter C. better D. cleverer
6. A. However B. Although C. Because D. Unless
7. A. waste B. stress C. trouble D. joke
8. A. at B. through C. after D. for
9. A. necessary B. expensive C. interesting D. difficult
10. A. showed B. took C. cheered D. made
深度阅读·选择正确的答案
11. What did the writer buy in the store?
A. Some expensive clothes.
B. Delicious snacks.
C. Necessary daily things.
D. Interesting books.
情境二 现代科技助力灾害预警与救援仍存挑战。

1. B 根据“Black clouds were making the sky very dark.”及 felt like midnight 可知，乌云密布导致没有光线。
2. A 此处表示雨水猛烈地拍打窗户。
3. D 根据 the light went on and off for a few times and then went out 可知，灯熄灭是突发情况。
4. B 根据后文 when the power would come back 可知，此处指电力没有恢复。come back 恢复。
5. A 根据 it was still raining heavily and the sky was still dark 可知，看到风雨未停，天色依旧昏暗，作者的心情应是更难过的。
6. B 根据 lit a few candles 和 in the weak light 可知，尽管点燃蜡烛，但光线微弱。
7. C 我坐在几根蜡烛旁，但阅读还是很困难。have trouble doing sth. 做某事有困难。
8. D 根据后文 an open store 和“I only bought ...”可知，作者是去寻找开门的商店采购。
9. A 根据“bread, some fruit and more drinking water”可知，停电后，面包、水果和水都是必需的生活用品。
10. C 根据 the power came back 可知，电力恢复是好消息，会振奋人们。cheer up 使……振奋。
11. C

【分析】本题为完形填空，需结合上下文语境、词义辨析及固定搭配逐一分析选项。解题时先通读全文把握暴风雨停电的主旨，再针对每个空格，寻找前后文的提示信息，判断所需词汇的含义及搭配，从而选出正确答案。
【解析】1. B 根据前文“Black clouds were making the sky very dark”及“felt like midnight”可知，此处指没有光线，故选B。2. A 此处表示雨水猛烈地拍打窗户，beat有“拍打”之意，符合语境，故选A。3. D 根据后文“the light went on and off for a few times and then went out”可知，灯熄灭是突发情况，Suddenly（突然）符合，故选D。4. B 由后文“when the power would come back”可知，此处指电力没有恢复，come back意为“恢复”，故选B。5. A 看到雨仍下得大、天空仍昏暗，作者心情更难过，sadder（更难过）符合，故选A。6. B 点燃蜡烛但光线仍弱，前后为让步关系，Although（尽管）符合，故选B。7. C 固定搭配have trouble doing sth.意为“做某事有困难”，此处指阅读困难，故选C。8. D 作者开车去寻找开门的商店，look for意为“寻找”，符合语境，故选D。9. A 后文提到的面包、水果、饮用水都是必需的生活用品，necessary（必需的）符合，故选A。10. C 电力恢复是好消息，会振奋人们，cheer up意为“使振奋”，故选C。11. C 由前文“bought the most necessary things—bread, some fruit and more drinking water”可知，买的是必需的日常用品，故选C。
【答案】1.B 2.A 3.D 4.B 5.A 6.B 7.C 8.D 9.A 10.C 11.C
【知识点】完形填空词汇辨析、语境理解、固定搭配
【点评】本题围绕暴风雨停电的生活场景展开，考查学生对上下文语境的把握能力、常用词汇及短语的运用，需结合逻辑推理解题，难度适中。
【难度系数】0.6

二、阅读理解。
Modern disaster warning systems have revolutionized how societies prepare for cataclysms, leveraging cutting-edge technology to save lives. AI algorithms now analyze vast datasets from satellites and weather stations, predicting storms with up to 95% accuracy—far surpassing traditional methods. In Japan, a multi-layered warning system combines app notifications, blaring alarms and TV
broadcasts to deliver tsunami alerts within seconds of detection, giving residents precious minutes to reach higher ground.
Drones have emerged as game-changers in disaster response. Equipped with thermal imaging and GPS, these unmanned vehicles can survey earthquake-ravaged areas in real time, identifying survivors trapped under debris and mapping damage for rescue teams. In remote regions of Indonesia, drones have even delivered emergency supplies when roads and bridges are rendered impassable, cutting response times from hours to minutes.
Yet, challenges persist. Rural communities without reliable internet or electricity often fall through the warning net, highlighting the need for inclusive solutions. Scientists are now developing solar-powered alarm systems and SMS-based alerts to reach the most vulnerable. “No one should be left unwarned because of their location,” emphasizes disaster researcher Dr. Lin.
The 2024 Typhoon Hana serves as a testament to these technologies’ efficacy. Thanks to early AI predictions and drone-led evacuations, casualties were reduced by 82% compared to similar storms a decade ago. As climate-driven disasters grow more frequent, the global push for democratizing warning systems remains urgent—ensuring that technology becomes a lifeline for all, not just the privileged.
1. What technology enables high-precision predictions?
A. Traditional weathervanes.
B. AI and satellite data.
C. Amateur radio networks.
D. Manual observation.
2. How do Japanese tsunami warnings reach people?
A. Through carrier pigeons.
B. Via apps, alarms and TV broadcasts.
C. By community loudspeakers only.
D. Through emergency mail.
3. What is a key challenge for warning systems?
A. Over-reliance on AI.
B. Lack of interest in cities.
C. Difficulty in reaching remote areas.
D. Excessive accuracy.
4. Why are warning systems crucial?
A. To create job opportunities.
B. To sell more technology.
C. To reduce panic during disasters.
D. To save lives and minimize casualties.
深度阅读·回答问题
5. How accurate are AI algorithms in predicting storms?

情境三 学校飓风应急方案,指导学生安全避险。

1. B 细节理解题。根据“AI algorithms now analyze vast datasets from satellites and weather stations, predicting storms with up to 95% accuracy—far surpassing traditional methods.”可知，人工智能和卫星数据实现了让 AI 算法高精度的预测。
2. B 细节理解题。根据“In Japan, a multi-layered warning system combines app notifications, blaring alarms and TV broadcasts to deliver tsunami alerts ...”可知，日本海啸警报是通过应用程序通知、响亮的警报和电视广播传给人们的。
3. C 细节理解题。根据“Rural communities without reliable internet or electricity often fall through the warning net ...”可知，预警系统的关键挑战是难以到达偏远地区。
4. D 细节理解题。根据“Thanks to early AI predictions and drone-led evacuations, casualties were reduced by 82% compared to similar storms a decade ago.”可知，预警系统至关重要是因为它可以拯救生命并减少伤亡。
5. They can predict storms with up to 95% accuracy.

【分析】
解答本题需运用英语阅读理解的“题干定位法”：先根据题目中的关键词（如技术类型、日本海啸预警方式、预警系统挑战、预警重要性、AI预测准确率）回到原文定位对应语句，再将选项或问题与原文内容比对，筛选出正确答案，核心是快速抓取原文细节信息。
【解析】
1. 定位原文第一段“AI algorithms now analyze vast datasets from satellites and weather stations, predicting storms with up to 95% accuracy—far surpassing traditional methods.”，可知AI和卫星数据实现高精度预测，对应选项B。
2. 定位原文第一段“In Japan, a multi-layered warning system combines app notifications, blaring alarms and TV broadcasts to deliver tsunami alerts within seconds of detection...”，可知日本海啸警报通过应用通知、警报、电视广播传递，对应选项B。
3. 定位原文第三段“Rural communities without reliable internet or electricity often fall through the warning net, highlighting the need for inclusive solutions.”，可知预警系统的关键挑战是难以覆盖偏远地区，对应选项C。
4. 定位原文第四段“Thanks to early AI predictions and drone-led evacuations, casualties were reduced by 82% compared to similar storms a decade ago.”，可知预警系统的重要性在于拯救生命、减少伤亡，对应选项D。
5. 定位原文第一段“AI algorithms now analyze vast datasets from satellites and weather stations, predicting storms with up to 95% accuracy...”，直接提取信息得出答案。
【答案】
1. B 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. They can predict storms with up to 95% accuracy.
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节信息定位、信息提取
【点评】
本题围绕灾害预警技术展开，以细节理解题为主，考查学生快速定位原文关键信息的能力，题目设置贴合原文内容，难度适中，有助于学生巩固英语阅读的细节查找技巧。
【难度系数】
0.6