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高三英语考试
注意事项:
1. 答题前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
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3. 考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
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答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
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。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。每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt?
A. £19.15 B. £9.18. C. £9.15.
答案是C。
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How many guests have been invited?
A. 4. B. 13. C. 14.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: Well, Tom told me that he would try his best to come to your birthday party.
W: If Tom can’t make it to my birthday party, I’ll still have thirteen guests.
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What’s wrong with the printer?
A. It doesn’t flash. B. It has run out of ink. C. It’s out of power.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: Look! The printer is broken. I told you it wasn’t working.
W: Of course it won’t work! See, the ink box indicator is flashing. You have to change it.
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What is the woman going to do?
A. See her aunt. B. Go shopping. C. Mail a package.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: Grace, would you mail this package for me while you are out for shopping?
W: I’m not going shopping today, Dad. I plan to visit Aunt Maggie. Why not ask for an express service? They will come to our door and pick up the goods.
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What is the woman likely interested in?
A. Fashion. B. Sports. C. Politics.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: Do you like reading fashion magazines?
M: Not particularly. They are a little too boring for me. The magazines I read are all about politics.
W: I’m not into fashion, either. I prefer sports magazines.
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How will the man get information about the zoo?
A. By referring to his phone.
B. With the help of the guide.
C. By reading through the ticket.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: Can I help you?
M: Yes, I’d like one ticket to the zoo, please.
W: That’s eighteen pounds, would you like a guide?
M: No, thanks. I’ll get all the information on my phone.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
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,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
6. What day is it today?
A. Friday. B. Saturday. C. Sunday.
7. Where will the speakers probably meet tomorrow?
A. At the woman’s house. B. At the library. C. In the playground.
【答案】6. A 7. B
【解析】
【原文】W: So, I’ll see you later, John.
M: Yeah, I’ll probably see you at the library tomorrow.
W: Really? But you usually play basketball on Saturdays, don’t you?
M: Yeah, but we’re not playing this Saturday.
W: Why not?
M: We always take a week off for final exams. I’m planning on studying all weekend.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
8. What did the man buy for his dad?
A. A shirt. B. Movie tickets. C. A hat and a card.
9. How much does each speaker pay?
A. $28. B. $30. C. $35.
【答案】8. A 9. B
【解析】
【原文】W: I bought Dad movie tickets for his birthday.
M: That sounds good. I bought him a shirt. Do you want to share the cost of the gifts?
W: Sure. The tickets I bought him cost 20.
M: The shirt that I bought cost $35.
W: I’m going to get him a $1 card, too.
M: Cool. So, the gifts are $56 in total. That’s 28 each.
W: I almost forgot that I bought him a hat. That adds $4 more to each of our totals.
M: So, the gifts come to $30 each.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
10. What did the man do yesterday?
A. He talked with Susan. B. He visited Los Angeles. C. He had an interview.
11. Why does the man want to go to Los Angeles?
A. To have a change. B. To satisfy Susan. C. To make new friends.
12. What is the relationship between the man and Susan?
A. Teacher and student. B. Father and daughter. C. Interviewer and interviewee.
【答案】10. C 11. A 12. B
【解析】
【原文】W: Have you found a new job in Los Angeles?
M: No, but I went for an interview yesterday and they were satisfied with me.
W: Are you sure you will take the job if they give you the offer?
M: Yes. I need a change.
W: How long have you been living here?
M: Almost five years. Susan has made a lot of friends in school here. She will miss them.
W: But think about it. She is a little girl and she can make new friends in Los Angeles.
M: Yes, so her mother and I hope she can know it in advance. She needs some time to adjust to it,
W: You are a considerate father.
M: Thank you. So I will tell her about it. I hope she can accept it.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
13. Who does the woman want to see?
A. Her friend. B. Her husband. C. Her sister.
14. When will the train leave?
A. At 3:30. B. At 4:30. C. At 5:30.
15. What does the woman think of the price of a cup of tea?
A. Reasonable. B. Low. C. High.
16. What are the speakers talking about?
A. The information about the trains.
B. An unlucky number.
C. The woman’s trip.
【答案】13. C 14. B 15. C 16. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Hello! I’d like to know some information about the trains, please.
M: Yes, madam. Which train? Where are you going?
W: To Bournemouth. You see, I have a sister there and…
M: So your question is “When’s the next train to Bournemouth?” Is that right?
W: Yes, that’s right.
M: At half past four. That’s in about thirty minutes.
W: Thank you very much. Oh! Can I get something to eat on the train?
M: Yes, madam. There’s a dining car on the train.
W: Oh, good! How much does a cup of tea cost?
M: I’m not sure, madam. Eight pence, I think.
W: Eight pence! Oh dear! Things are getting so expensive!
M: Yes, madam. Your train’s going to leave in half an hour now.
W: Thank you. Oh! Which platform does it leave from?
M: Platform 13.
W: Platform 13! Oh, dear! I never travel on trains that leave on Platform 13! I don’t like that number. When’s the next train?
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
17. Who is the speaker probably speaking to?
A. Movie fans. B. Newspaper readers. C. College students.
18. What does the speaker mainly talk about?
A. How education shaped his life.
B. How his language skills improved.
C. How he managed his business well.
19. How does the speaker feel about his teacher?
A. Proud. B. Sympathetic. C. Grateful.
20. Which subject made a difference in the speaker’s business?
A. Business. B. Math. C. History.
【答案】17. C 18. A 19. C 20. B
【解析】
【原文】M: Thank you very much, Dr. Johnson. Well, it is really great to be back at university again. The thing that I wanted to tell you today is this: Education is important. When I came to the US, I was only thinking about being a cook, but I could not read the newspaper. And I could not understand the news on television or movies or anything like this. So, I entered the city college to take English classes for foreign students. I was very proud that I was going to a college because no one in my family ever went to any college or to any university. You know, when you’re 15 years old in my country, you finish school and then you learn something to make a living. And that’s exactly what I did. A year later, I came to America. Luckily, I met a very good teacher who encouraged me to take some math classes, business classes, and history classes, and I became a full-time college student. And today, when I look back, I’m so happy because you never know where life will take you. Gradually, I started making money because I was really good at math. You know, working out problems with math is so important. This is something that I learned when I started my own business, which is doing really well.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Keeping plants at home is a healthy and comfortable way of life. The following houseplants can create a most beautiful piece of green for your home.
Bird’s Nest Fern (蕨)
The bird’s nest fern is a good choice for anyone with a house that wouldn’t support sun-loving species. It’s a hardy fern variety adapting to living on forest floors, where the air tends to be cool and damp. It likes to be misted as well, but this doesn’t always mean you need a misting bottle—spraying (喷洒) it in the sink or hanging it near a shower often works as well.
Chinese Money Plant
This is a flowering species that might be most appropriate for experienced plant gardeners looking for a new challenge. It prefers a moderate amount of indirect light, and tends to dry out slightly between watering sessions. It produces new plants easily without any input, directly from its root system. These can coexist in the same pot for a time.
Resurrection Plant
This native of the Mexican desert has adapted to surviving in extreme drought by curling (蜷缩) into a ball and remaining in seemingly lifeless state for years, if necessary. In this form, it can be transported by the wind across the dry landscape to areas with water. It will revive within hours in a shallow bowl of water, unfolding and transforming into a fresh and green moss (苔藓).
Snake Plant
This is a striking houseplant that can be an especially good option for new plant owners who you might not trust to keep a plant alive. It grows happily in almost any condition. While it prefers bright light, it doesn’t mind shade or even artificial light. Plus, thanks to its thick, fleshy leaves, it stores water with remarkable efficiency, which makes it survive without water in the earth.
21. What is special about the bird’s nest fern?
A. It prefers shade. B. It is sun-loving.
C. It tends to grow in the sink. D. It can return to life after death.
22. Which plant will test its owner’s gardening skill most?
A. Bird’s nest fern. B. Chinese money plant.
C. Resurrection plant. D. Snake plant.
23. What do resurrection plant and snake plant have in common?
A. They demand attentive owners. B. They are very drought-tolerant.
C. They will curl for self-protection. D. They can store water for drought.
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是应用文。文章介绍了四种适合家养的植物。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Bird’s Nest Fern部分介绍中的第一句“The bird’s nest fern is a good choice for anyone with a house that wouldn’t support sun-loving species.”(对于那些家里不支持喜欢阳光的物种的人来说,Bird’s nest fern是一个很好的选择)可知,Bird’s nest fern 对那些房屋不适合种植喜阳植物的人来说是个不错的选择。由此可知,bird’s nest fern是喜阴植物。故选A项。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Chinese Money Plant部分介绍中的第一句“This is a flowering species that might be most appropriate for experienced plant gardeners looking for a new challenge.”(这是一个开花的物种,可能是最适合有经验的植物园丁寻找一个新的挑战)可知,Chinese money plant可能最适合正在寻找新的挑战的有经验的园艺师。由此可知,这种植物最考验主人的园艺技能。故选B项。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据Resurrection Plant部分介绍中的第一句“This native of the Mexican desert has adapted to surviving in extreme drought by curling (蜷缩) into a ball and remaining in seemingly lifeless state for years, if necessary.”(这种原产于墨西哥沙漠的植物已经适应了在极端干旱中生存,它们蜷缩成一个球,如果必要的话,会在看似没有生命的状态下保持数年。)和Snake Plant部分介绍中的最后一句“Plus, thanks to its thick, fleshy leaves, it stores water with remarkable efficiency, which makes it survive without water in the earth.”(此外,由于它厚厚的肉质叶子,它储存水分的效率非常高,这使得它在没有水的情况下也能生存。)可知,这两种植物都耐旱。故选B项。
B
Given that cancer is one of the deadliest diseases out there, any new development in our fight against it is highly praiseworthy. The latest breakthrough was made by Heman Bekele in 2023, a 14-year-old student from Virginia. The student has created a bar soap to treat skin cancer. Now, his findings have earned him the title of America’s Top Young Scientist.
Bekele remembers he always saw people who were constantly hit by the glaring sun as a child. As he grew up and began to realize the risks like skin cancer were associated with sun exposure, the boy decided to come up with solutions.
While similar treatments are available, Bekele hoped to work on a more affordable alternative, especially for those in developing countries. “I wanted to make my idea something that not only was great in terms of science but also could benefit as many people as possible,” Bekele says. It is often the simple solutions that are the most effective because soap is a daily routine for most people.
With the guidance of Deborah Isabelle, a product engineering specialist, Bekele made his soap by mixing regular soap with compounds (化合物) that slowly reactivate dendritic (枝状的) cells. When the soap is applied, it releases toll-like receptors into our skin. These receptors attach onto dendritic cells which reactivate them. The reactivated dendritic cells then join with TN io12 cells to fight cancer cells. Rather than a cure, Bekele’s soap aims to help people’s immune cells stay active while fighting skin cancer.
For now, the young scientist hopes to improve his invention and create a non-profit to distribute the soap among those who need it most. “I believe that young minds can make a positive impact on the world,” Bekele said. “I have a strong desire to know how the physical world works and how to improve the lives of its inhabitants, and this challenge gives me the perfect platform to showcase my ideas.”
24. Why is Bekele’s childhood experience mentioned in paragraph 2?
A. To show his genius for scientific creation.
B. To express people’s eagerness for his soap.
C. To explain his motivation to create the soap.
D. To remind people of their similar memories.
25. What does Bekele expect about his soap?
A. It can be admirable for the design.
B. It can be available to more people.
C. It will be effective in curing any cancer.
D. It will be pioneering in terms of science.
26. What is paragraph 4 centered on?
A. The treatment principle of the soap.
B. The damage caused by skin cancer.
C. The prevention measures of skin cancer.
D. The professional evaluation of the soap.
27. Which of the following can best describe Bekele?
A. Creative and loyal. B. Ambitious and plain.
C. Curious and adaptable. D. Sympathetic and curious.
【答案】24. C 25. B 26. A 27. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是记叙文。主要讲述了2023年,14岁的赫曼·贝克勒因研发出一种能治疗皮肤癌的肥皂而赢得了美国顶尖青年科学家的称号。
【24题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Bekele remembers he always saw people who were constantly hit by the glaring sun as a child. As he grew up and began to realize the risks like skin cancer were associated with sun exposure, the boy decided to come up with solutions.”(贝克勒记得他小时候经常看到有人被刺眼的太阳晒伤。当他长大后,开始意识到皮肤癌等风险与阳光暴晒有关,这个男孩决定想出解决办法。)可推知,第二段中提到了贝克勒的童年经历是为了解释他创造肥皂的动机。故选C项。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“While similar treatments are available, Bekele hoped to work on a more affordable alternative, especially for those in developing countries. “I wanted to make my idea something that not only was great in terms of science but also could benefit as many people as possible,” Bekele says.”(虽然有类似的治疗方法,但贝克勒希望研究出一种更实惠的替代方法,特别是为发展中国家的人。贝克勒说:“我想让我的想法不仅在科学方面很伟大,而且可以使尽可能多的人受益。”)可知,贝克勒希望研制出一种更经济实惠的对抗皮肤癌的方法,让尽可能多的人受益。故选B项。
【26题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段“When the soap is applied, it releases toll-like receptors into our skin. These receptors attach onto dendritic cells which reactivate them. The reactivated dendritic cells then join with TN io12 cells to fight cancer cells. Rather than a cure, Bekele’s soap aims to help people’s immune cells stay active while fighting skin cancer.”(当使用肥皂时,它会释放toll样受体到我们的皮肤中。这些受体附着在树突细胞上,使它们重新激活。重新激活的树突状细胞然后与TN - io12细胞联合起来对抗癌细胞。比起治愈,贝克勒的肥皂旨在帮助人们的免疫细胞保持活跃,同时对抗皮肤癌。)可知,第四段介绍了贝克勒制作抗癌肥皂的方法,以及它在使用时的治疗原理。故选A项。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“For now, the young scientist hopes to improve his invention and create a non-profit to distribute the soap among those who need it most. “I believe that young minds can make a positive impact on the world,” Bekele said. “I have a strong desire to know how the physical world works and how to improve the lives of its inhabitants, and this challenge gives me the perfect platform to showcase my ideas.””(现在,这位年轻的科学家希望改进他的发明,并创建一个非营利组织,将这种肥皂分发给最需要它的人。贝克勒说:“我相信年轻人可以对世界产生积极的影响。”“我非常想知道物质世界是如何运作的,以及如何改善居民的生活,这个挑战给了我一个完美的平台来展示我的想法。”)可知,贝克希望改进他的发明,并创建一个非营利组织,将抗癌肥皂分发给最需要的人。同时,他说他自己渴望探索世界,造福于人。由此可知,他是一个富有同情心并且充满好奇心的人。故选D项。
C
California’s Water Resources Control Board recently approved new regulations in a unanimous (一致同意的) vote — toilet or shower wastewater will be recycled and pumped into the public drinking water system.
In 2023, more than 97% of California has been in moderate to severe drought, while water suppliers are struggling to keep up. A 2022 water supply and demand report indicated that around 18% of water suppliers were at risk of facing potential shortages. “The reality is that anyone out there on Mississippi River and on Colorado River, and anyone out there taking drinking water downstream is already drinking ‘toilet to tap’,” said Esquivel, a director of the Board.
Early in the 1990s, the state was struggling to overcome the distaste its residents had toward drinking recycled water. Their efforts fizzled out when the phrase “toilet to tap” caught on and met with fierce resistance. The idea became too unpopular to be implemented. Despite the negative name, the regulations are the key to ensuring the supply of drinking water.
California’s new regulations would let water agencies to treat wastewater, and then put it back into the drinking water system. It has taken officials more than 10 years to develop these regulations, a process that included several studies by independent groups of scientists. To put the scheme into effect and build huge water recycling plants, however, water agencies say they will need to prove to people that recycled water is not only safe to drink but also under monitoring.
The new regulations require the wastewater be treated for all bacteria and viruses. In fact, the treatment is so intense that it removes all of the minerals that make fresh drinking water taste good. That means the minerals need to be added back at the end of the process. “What we have here are standards, science, and importantly monitoring that allow us to have safe pure water, and probably better in many instances,” said Esquivel. He added that it takes time and money to build these treatment centers. So, they will only be available for bigger cities at first.
28. What is the purpose of paragraph 2?
A. To highlight the current severe climate crisis in California.
B. To describe the role of California’s new water regulations.
C. To reveal the distribution of water resources in California.
D. To show the urgency of water supply reform in California.
29. What does the underlined phrase “fizzled out” in paragraph 3 mean?
A. Failed. B. Worked. C. Stood out. D. Paid off.
30. What is critical for water agencies to conduct the recycling wastewater project?
A. Policies from the government. B. The recognition by the public.
C. Scientific research on wastewater. D. The construction of recycling plants.
31. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A. The minerals will be preserved in the treatment. B. The treatment centers will be built in rural areas.
C. The recycled water seems to be of better quality. D. Bacteria will be produced in the treating process.
【答案】28. D 29. A 30. B 31. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。加利福尼亚州水资源控制委员会最近全票通过了一项新规定:厕所或淋浴废水将被回收并泵入公共饮用水系统。
【28题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“In 2023, more than 97% of California has been in moderate to severe drought, while water suppliers are struggling to keep up. A 2022 water supply and demand report indicated that around 18% of water suppliers were at risk of facing potential shortages. “The reality is that anyone out there on Mississippi River and on Colorado River, and anyone out there taking drinking water downstream is already drinking ‘toilet to tap’,” said Esquivel, a director of the Board.(2023年,加州超过97%的地区处于中度至重度干旱状态,而供水商正在努力跟上。一份2022年的供水和需求报告显示,约18%的供水商面临潜在短缺的风险。“现实情况是,密西西比河和科罗拉多河上的任何人,以及任何在下游饮用饮用水的人,都已经在喝‘从厕所到水龙头’的水,”董事会董事埃斯基维尔说)”可推知,第二段目的在于表明加州供水改革的紧边性。故选D。
【29题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“when the phrase “toilet to tap” caught on and met with fierce resistance”可知, “toilet to tap”这个词出现时遭到激烈抵制,这个理念太不受欢迎以至于无法付诸实践,即失败了。故划线词fizzled out意为“失败”。故选A。
【30题详解】
推理判断题,根据第四段“To put the scheme into effect and build huge water recycling plants, however, water agencies say they will need to prove to people that recycled water is not only safe to drink but also under monitoring.(然而,为了实施该计划并建设大型水循环厂,水务部门表示,他们需要向人们证明,再生水不仅可以安全饮用,而且还需要受到监控)”可知,水务机构进行废水循环再造计划的关键是公众的认可。故选B。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“What we have here are standards, science, and importantly monitoring that allow us to have safe pure water, and probably better in many instances(我们现在拥有的是标准、科学和重要的监测,让我们拥有安全纯净的水,在许多情况下可能会更好)”可推知,循环饮用水质量可能会更好。故选C。
D
Extended producer responsibility (EPR) refers to a policy approach where producers are given responsibility for the environmental impacts of their products throughout the product lifecycle. Based on the polluter pays principle, this approach requires producers to finance the costs of recycling or disposing of products that consumers no longer want. It aims to shift the costs associated with the management of dealing with solid waste away from the local government.
The term EPR was first coined in 1990 by a Swedish professor, Thomas Lindhqvist, who introduced the idea of producers being responsible for their products to the Swedish Ministry of the Environment. The first example of EPR came in Germany in 1991, where manufacturers picked up household packaging alongside municipal waste collections. Since 1990, countries around the world have adopted EPR policies around key sectors such as packaging, electronics, batteries, and vehicles.
EPR creates a financial motivation for producers to design products that last longer and can be recycled. This is because EPR places the end-of-life costs on the producer. EPR has historically been successful in the managing of products that pose risks to communities such as batteries, paint and old medicines. EPR has led many producers to redesign these items to reduce their risks. Finally, due to ERP closing the loop (循环) on materials management, this approach uses much less energy than it takes to produce items from the beginning.
However, critics of EPR have issues with producers adding recycling costs to the initial price tag of a product. Another disadvantage is that at the international level, it can negatively affect imports to countries that have strict EPR policies as producers in other countries will not want to be subject to extra fees from these policies. Additionally, it restricts competition at the local level as producers who take on the extra costs to accommodate EPR policies are at a competitive disadvantage to those who are able to bend the rules and get out of paying these costs.
32. Who may be most in favor of the policy EPR?
A. The local government. B. The producers.
C. The end consumers. D. The retail traders.
33. What are the producers likely to do under the policy EPR?
A. Cut down their selling costs. B. Increase production capacity.
C. Produce sustainable products. D. Reproduce out-of-date goods.
34. Which word can best describe the author’s attitude to the policy EPR?
A. Tolerant. B. Objective. C. Conservative. D. Suspicious.
35. What can be the best title for the text?
A. The Constantly Varying Policy EPR
B. Challenges of EPR Implementation
C. Holding Back Global Trade and Competition: EPR
D. Reducing Waste and Shifting Responsibilities: EPR
【答案】32. A 33. C 34. B 35. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了EPR政策的相关内容。
【32题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“Based on the polluter pays principle, this approach requires producers to finance the costs of recycling or disposing of products that consumers no longer want. It aims to shift the costs associated with the management of dealing with solid waste away from the local government.”(根据污染者付费原则,这种方法要求生产者为回收或处理消费者不再需要的产品的成本提供资金。它的目的是将与处理固体废物管理相关的成本从地方政府转移出去。)可推知,当地政府最可能支持政策性的环境评估。故选A项。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“EPR creates a financial motivation for producers to design products that last longer and can be recycled.”(EPR为生产者创造了一种经济动机,促使他们设计寿命更长、可回收的产品。)可知,生产商在政策环境责任下可能会生产可持续产品。故选C项。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“EPR has historically been successful in the managing of products that pose risks to communities such as batteries, paint and old medicines. EPR has led many producers to redesign these items to reduce their risks. Finally, due to ERP closing the loop (循环) on materials management, this approach uses much less energy than it takes to produce items from the beginning.”(EPR历来在管理对社区构成风险的产品(如电池、油漆和旧药品)方面取得了成功。EPR促使许多生产商重新设计这些产品,以降低风险。最后,由于ERP关闭了物料管理的循环,这种方法比从一开始就生产所需的能源要少得多。)可知,介绍了EPR政策的优点。以及最后一段中“However, critics of EPR have issues with producers adding recycling costs to the initial price tag of a product. Another disadvantage is that at the international level, it can negatively affect imports to countries that have strict EPR policies as producers in other countries will not want to be subject to extra fees from these policies.”(然而,批评EPR的人士对生产商将回收成本加到产品的初始价格标签上提出了质疑。另一个不利因素是,在国际层面上,它可能会对对实施严格的EPR政策的国家的进口产生负面影响,因为其他国家的生产商不希望从这些政策中收取额外费用。)可知,介绍了EPR的缺点。由此可知,作者对这项政策是持客观态度的。故选B项。
【35题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章大意以及第一段“Extended producer responsibility (EPR) refers to a policy approach where producers are given responsibility for the environmental impacts of their products throughout the product lifecycle. Based on the polluter pays principle, this approach requires producers to finance the costs of recycling or disposing of products that consumers no longer want. It aims to shift the costs associated with the management of dealing with solid waste away from the local government.”(延伸生产者责任(EPR)是指生产者在整个产品生命周期中对其产品的环境影响负责的一种政策方法。根据污染者付费原则,这种方法要求生产者为回收或处理消费者不再需要的产品的成本提供资金。它的目的是将与处理固体废物管理相关的成本从地方政府转移出去。)可知,文章主要介绍了EPR政策的相关内容:即它的目的是将与处理固体废物管理相关的成本从地方政府转移出去。故文章最好的标题是“减少浪费和转移责任:EPR”。故选D项。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
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。
The philosophy of minimalism advocates living with less. ____36____. Whereas, living a minimalist (简约主义者) lifestyle helps reduce your attachment to physical things, improve your mental health and your satisfaction with what you do have. You can embrace such a lifestyle in the following aspects.
Physical space
At the heart of minimalist living lies the practice of clearing away clutter (杂乱) in your physical space. This includes a transformative process not only tidying but also developing a mindful relationship with possessions. You may start with the most frequently used spaces in your home. ____37____. Keep those that carry some meaning, and get rid of those that don’t.
____38____.
This involves a shift from impulsive (容易冲动的) buying to intentional acquisition. Before making a purchase, clothing for example, reflect on whether the item agrees with your usual style and serves a genuine need. Consideration should be given to the longevity and quality of the item, promoting a mindset that prioritizes quality over quantity.
Time minimalism
____39____. Assess your commitments, identifying those that contribute positively to personal growth, fulfilment and well-being. This intentional approach to time promotes a sense of empowerment, allowing you to focus on what truly matters while letting go of non-essential engagements.
Mindful eating
Mindful eating begins with paying attention to hunger and satiety (饱足), allowing us to respond to our body’s needs rather than external stimuli like flavors and textures (口感) of each meal. Besides, mindful eating encourages us to enjoy each bite and appreciate the sensory experience of eating. ____40____.
A. Minimalist clothing
B. Mindful consumption
C. It is about consciously investing your time
D. The result is a living space reflecting your personality
E. In a world that often celebrates abundance, it stands as a contrast
F. This matters especially in a culture often characterized by rushed meals
G. When doing it, you will find yourself questioning the necessity of each item
【答案】36. E 37. G 38. B 39. C 40. F
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了我们可以从四个方面践行极简主义生活。
【36题详解】
根据上文“The philosophy of minimalism advocates living with less.”(极简主义提倡俭朴的生活。)引出话题,提到极简主义的生活方式。以及下文“Whereas, living a minimalist (简约主义者) lifestyle helps reduce your attachment to physical things, improve your mental health and your satisfaction with what you do have.”(然而,过一种极简主义的生活方式有助于减少你对物质的依赖,改善你的心理健康和对你所拥有的东西的满意度。)提到过极简主义的生活方式的好处。结合选项E项In a world that often celebrates abundance, it stands as a contrast.(在一个经常庆祝富足的世界里,这是一种对比。)可知,起到上下文的承上启下作用,上下文语意连贯,该句中的celebrates abundance和上文的living with less形成反差。故选E项。
【37题详解】
根据上文“At the heart of minimalist living lies the practice of clearing away clutter (杂乱) in your physical space.”(极简主义生活的核心在于清理你物理空间中的杂物。)提到清理你物理空间中的杂物。以及下文“Keep those that carry some meaning, and get rid of those that don’t.”(保留那些有意义的,去掉那些没有意义的。)结合选项G项When doing it, you will find yourself questioning the necessity of each item.(这样做的时候,你会发现自己在质疑每件物品的必要性。)其中,该句中的it指代上文中的clearing away clutter,而下文中的those that carry some meaning和those that don’t与选项中的each item呼应,上下文语意连贯。故选G项。
【38题详解】
由该题为段落小标题可知,为总结该段内容。该段下文“This involves a shift from impulsive (容易冲动的) buying to intentional acquisition. Before making a purchase, clothing for example, reflect on whether the item agrees with your usual style and serves a genuine need. Consideration should be given to the longevity and quality of the item, promoting a mindset that prioritizes quality over quantity.”(这涉及到从冲动购买到有意收购的转变。在买东西之前,比如买衣服,想一想这件衣服是否符合你平时的风格,是否真的需要。应该考虑到物品的寿命和质量,提倡一种重质量轻数量的心态。)可知,主要讲的是消费时要理性以及合理。结合选项B项Mindful consumption(有意识消费)意思一致,为总结该段内容。故选B项。
【39题详解】
根据该段标题“Time minimalism”(时间极简主义)以及下文“Assess your commitments, identifying those that contribute positively to personal growth, fulfilment and well-being.”(评估你的承诺,找出那些对个人成长、成就和幸福有积极贡献的承诺。)结合选项C项It is about consciously investing your time.(这是关于有意识地投入你的时间。)可知,解释了什么是Time minimalism,同时引起下文,上下文紧密连接。故选C项。
【40题详解】
根据上文“Besides, mindful eating encourages us to enjoy each bite and appreciate the sensory experience of eating.”(此外,正念饮食鼓励我们享受每一口,欣赏吃的感官体验。)提到正念饮食鼓励我们享受每一口。结合选项F项This matters especially in a culture often characterized by rushed meals.(这一点在一个经常以匆忙用餐为特征的文化中尤为重要。)可知,承接上文内容说明其重要性,选项中的rushed meals和上文中的enjoy each bite and appreciate the sensory experience of eating构成对比,上下文紧密连接。故选F项。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Observing the natural world is a wonderful way of learning more about ourselves. Elisabeth Bailey found ____41____ from her tiniest and slowest friend from nature, a woodland snail (蜗牛).
You may not know a woodland snail’s shell adds layers as it ages, and that it has 2,462 teeth. Bailey knew well about such ____42____ details about the tiny creature because for years, this woodland nail was her ____43____ companion.
At the age of 34, Bailey suffered a serious illness which ____44____ her in bed for a long time. As Bailey’s ability to ____45____ declined, she had little choice but to ____46____ the slow lane (跑道) with the woodland snail that a friend had left on her bedside table.
“It had evolved its long ____47____ mechanisms (机制) and will probably be on Earth much longer than humans. “Its ____48____ outweighs its figure: A snail can glide effortlessly right up a tree trunk or a wall without any other equipment,” said Bailey.
On the days Bailey was unable to engage in the normal human world, she was ____49____ in the world of the snail. In the ____50____ space they both inhabited, Bailey witnessed the snail growing. She observed its habits, such as its ____51____ to sleep during the day and adventure at night.
And it was during this year of slowing down and ____52____ that the snail taught Bailey an important lesson. “This little animal had been ____53____ from its habitat, and it was able to ____54____. Its such ability convinced me that I would eventually make it to adapt to my illness ____55____.”
41. A. comfort B. trust C. love D. fault
42. A. beneficial B. decisive C. minute D. regular
43. A. previous B. political C. cruel D. constant
44. A. replaced B. trapped C. persuaded D. arrested
45. A. applaud B. create C. move D. calculate
46 A. join B. pass C. find D. measure
47. A. review B. defense C. delivery D. survival
48. A. patience B. strength C. head D. tooth
49. A. sunk B. struck C. released D. cheated
50. A. sufficient B. alien C. silent D. available
51. A. curiosity B. courage C. ability D. tendency
52. A. migrating B. noticing C. mixing D. exposing
53. A. removed B. rescued C. driven D. freed
54. A. fade away B. break down C. fit in D. come to
55. A. otherwise B. somehow C. instead D. indeed
【答案】41 A 42. C 43. D 44. B 45. C 46. A 47. D 48. B 49. A 50. C 51. D 52. B 53. A 54. C 55. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了伊丽莎白·贝利在她患病无法正常参与人类世界的时候,蜗牛成为了她的伴侣和安慰。通过观察蜗牛的生活习性和适应能力,贝利相信自己也能够适应和克服疾病带来的困难。
【41题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:伊丽莎白·贝利从她最小、最慢的大自然朋友——一只森林蜗牛那里找到了安慰。A. comfort安慰;B. trust信任;C. love爱;D. fault过错。根据文章最后的一句话中的“Its such ability convinced me that I would eventually make it to adapt to my illness”可知,蜗牛的这种能力让贝利相信最终会适应疾病,可知蜗牛给她带来了安慰。故选A项。
【42题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:贝利非常了解这种微小生物细节,因为多年来,这只林地蜗牛是她的忠实伴侣。A. beneficial有益的;B. decisive决定性的;C. minute微小的; D. regular规律的。根据上文的“from her tiniest and slowest friend from nature, a woodland snail”可知,她的蜗牛朋友是微小的。故选C项。
【43题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:贝利非常了解这种微小生物的细节,因为多年来,这只林地蜗牛是她的忠实伴侣。A. previous之前的; B. political政治的;C. cruel残酷的; D. constant持续的。根据最后一段的“And it was during this year of slowing down”可知,她的蜗牛朋友持续陪伴着自己。故选D项。
【44题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:34岁时,贝利患了一场重病,长期卧病在床。A. replaced替换;B. trapped困住;C. persuaded说服;D. arrested逮捕。根据下文的“On the days Bailey was unable to engage in the normal human world”可知,贝利因病被困在床上不能活动。故选B项。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:随着贝利移动能力的下降,她别无选择,只能和朋友放在她床头柜上的森林蜗牛一起慢慢地生活着。A. applaud鼓掌;B. create创造;C. move移动;D. calculate计算。根据上文“Bailey suffered a serious illness which____4____her in bed for a long time.”可知,贝利的移动能力逐渐下降。故选C项。
【46题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:随着贝利移动能力的下降,她别无选择,只能和朋友放在她床头柜上的森林蜗牛一起慢慢地生活着。A. join和……一道;B. pass通过;C. find找到;D. measure测量。根据下文的“Bailey witnessed the snail growing.”可知,随着贝利移动能力的下降,她只能和蜗牛一起慢慢地生活。故选A项。
【47题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:它已经进化出了漫长的生存机制,可能会比人类在地球上生存的时间长得多。A. review复习;B. defense防御;C. delivery交付;D. survival生存。根据下文的“sleep during the day and adventure at night”可知,贝利看到了蜗牛的慢节奏的生存机制。故选D项。
【48题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:它的力量超过了它的身材,“一只蜗牛可以毫不费力地在树干或墙壁上滑行,而不需要任何其他设备,”贝利说道。A. patience耐心;B. strength力量;C. head头;D. tooth牙齿。根据本句中的“A snail can glide effortlessly right up a tree trunk or a wall without any other equipment”可知,蜗牛的力量超越了它微小的身躯,能够承载自己的重量。故选B项。
【49题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:在贝利无法参与正常人类世界的日子里,她沉浸在蜗牛的世界里。A. sunk沉没;B. struck打击;C. released释放;D. cheated欺骗。根据下文的“they both inhabited, Bailey witnessed the snail growing”可知,贝利沉浸在和蜗牛一起相处的日子里,be sunk in:陷入……,沉浸在……。故选A项。
50题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:在他们共同居住的寂静空间里,贝利目睹了蜗牛的成长。A. sufficient充足的;B. alien外来的;C. silent寂静的;D. available可用的。根据上文的“As Bailey’s ability to____5____declined, she had little choice but to____6____the slow lane with the woodland snail that a friend had left on her bedside table”可知,贝利卧病在床,只能和蜗牛安静地生活在一起。故选C项。
【51题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:她观察了它的习性,比如它白天睡觉,晚上冒险。A. curiosity好奇心;B. courage勇气;C. ability能力;D. tendency倾向。根据本句中的“She observed its habits... to sleep during the day and adventure at night”可知,蜗牛的习惯就是倾向于在白天睡觉,在晚上冒险,tendency to do:倾向于做某事。故选D项。
【52题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:正是在这一年里,贝利放慢了脚步,注意到蜗牛给了她一个重要的教训。A. migrating迁移;B. noticing注意到;C. mixing混合;D. exposing暴露。根据上文的“Bailey witnessed the snail growing. She observed its habits, such as its____11____to sleep during the day and adventure at night”可知,贝利注意到了蜗牛的习性,给她自己一个教训。故选B项。
【53题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:这只小动物已经离开了它的栖息地,并且它能够适应这里。A. removed移除;B. rescued营救;C. driven驱使;D. freed释放。根据上文的“the woodland snail that a friend had left on her bedside table”可知,蜗牛从它的栖息地被移走带到了贝利的身旁。故选A项。
【54题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:这只小动物已经离开了它的栖息地,并且它能够适应这里。A. fade away逐渐消失;B. break down出故障;C. fit in适应;D. come to提及。根据上文的“She observed its habits, such as its____11____to sleep during the day and adventure at night.”可知,蜗牛适应了离开栖息地的生活。故选C项。
【55题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:它的这种能力让我相信,我最终会适应我的疾病。A. otherwise否则;B. somehow以某种方式;C. instead反而;D. indeed确实。根据上文的“This little animal had been...from its habitat, and it was able to...”可知,蜗牛适应了离开栖息地的生活启发贝利能够通过某种方式与疾病共存。故选B项。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
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。
Gathering a few close friends and embarking on a delightful stroll (闲逛) through the city streets has become a favored activity among young people in China.
Referred to ____56____ citywalk, this trend involves leisurely wandering around urban areas on foot. Participants follow unique and urban routes, immersing (使沉浸于)____57____ (they) in the atmosphere, discovering historic buildings and exploring authentic local snacks.
Citywalk can be a ____58____ (guide) tour for small groups or a relaxed stroll for individuals, with the common goal of steering clear of (避开) popular tourist spots and large crowds, ensuring ____59____ more inclusive experience of the visited places. Across various Chinese social media platforms, Citywalk hashtags and keywords have become ____60____ (significant) popular as more individuals seek to share their experiences and thoughts online.
____61____ (originate) in prominent cities like Beijing and Shanghai, the citywalk phenomenon has begun to spread to second- and third-tier cities in China, inspiring greater ____62____ (participate) among both attendees and event organizers. Some organizers even invite folk culture enthusiasts and researchers to act as tour guides. Citywalk not only fosters a deeper connection between young individuals and the city but also offers a new social landscape ____63____ like-minded people can easily make friends.
In the past months, in certain regions like Beijing and Shandong Province, citywalk ____64____ (combine) with cultural tourism and leisure tour initiatives. Shanghai has launched citywalk routes that utilize public bus transportation, enabling day-trippers _____65_____ (reach) far-flung districts easily and continue their exploration on foot.
【答案】56. as 57. themselves
58. guided 59. a
60. significantly
61. Originating
62. participation
63. where 64. has been combined
65. to reach
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了在中国,和几个亲密的朋友聚在一起,愉快地漫步在城市的街道上,已经成为年轻人喜爱的活动。这种趋势被称为“城市漫步”,指的是在城市里悠闲地漫步。
【56题详解】
考查介词。句意:这种趋势被称为“城市漫步”,指的是在城市里悠闲地漫步。分析句子可知,此处为固定短语refer to sth as sth意为“将……称为……”,满足句意要求,所以此处为介词as的填入。故填as。
【57题详解】
考查代词。句意:参与者沿着独特的城市路线,沉浸在氛围中,发现历史建筑,探索正宗的当地小吃。根据句意以及前面的主语Participants可知,此处为反身代词themselves“他们自己”指代Participants,满足句意要求。故填themselves。
【58题详解】
考查形容词。句意:Citywalk可以是小团体的导览游,也可以是个人的轻松漫步,其共同目标是避开热门旅游景点和拥挤的人群,确保参观地点的体验更具包容性。由空后tour为名词可知,此处为形容词guided“有导游的,有指导的”作定语修饰该名词,满足句意要求。故填guided。
【59题详解】
考查冠词。句意:Citywalk可以是小团体的导览游,也可以是个人的轻松漫步,其共同目标是避开热门旅游景点和拥挤的人群,确保参观地点的体验更具包容性。根据句意以及空后experience为单数名词可知,此处为表示泛指“一个包容性的体验”,结合more为首音节辅音单词,所以为不定冠词a的填入。故填a。
【60题详解】
考查副词。句意:随着越来越多的人寻求在网上分享他们的经历和想法,Citywalk的标签和关键词在中国各种社交媒体平台上变得非常受欢迎。由副词修饰形容词可知,此处为副词significantly作状语修饰形容词popular,满足句意要求。故填significantly。
【61题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:起源于北京和上海等主要城市的“城市步行”现象,已经开始蔓延到中国的二三线城市,激发了参与者和活动组织者更多的参与。分析句子可知,此处为非谓语动词作状语,originate和逻辑主语the citywalk phenomenon为主动关系,所以为现在分词形式。故填Originating。
【62题详解】
考查名词。句意:起源于北京和上海等主要城市的“城市步行”现象,已经开始蔓延到中国的二三线城市,激发了参与者和活动组织者更多的参与。根据该空前的形容词greater以及分析句意可知,此处应该用抽象名词participation“参与”作宾语,满足句意要求。故填participation。
【63题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:Citywalk不仅在年轻人和城市之间建立了更深层次的联系,而且提供了一个新的社会景观,志同道合的人可以很容易地交到朋友。分析句子可知,此处为关系副词where引导的定语从句,先行词social landscape在从句中作地点状语成分。故填where。
【64题详解】
考查动词时态和语态。句意:在过去的几个月里,在北京和山东等一些地区,城市步行已经与文化旅游和休闲旅游相结合。分析句子可知,此处为谓语动词的填入,根据时间状语In the past months可知,此处为现在完成时,结合主语citywalk和动词combine为被动关系,所以为现在完成时的被动语态结构。故填has been combined。
【65题详解】
考查动词不定式。句意:上海推出了利用公交交通的城市步行路线,让一日游的游客可以轻松到达偏远地区,并继续步行探索。分析句子可知,此处为动词短语enable sb to do sth“使某人能够做某事”,满足句意要求,所以此处为动词不定式形式。故填to reach。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
66. 同普通话一样,地方方言也是我们中华文化的重要组成部分。请你以“Protect And Pass On Our Dialects”为题写一篇短文向你校英语报文化专栏投稿,内容包括:
1. 地方方言的发展现状;
2. 地方方言的重要作用;
3. 呼吁大家保护地方方言。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
参考词汇:普通话 mandarin
Protect And Pass On Our Dialects
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【答案】范文
Protect And Pass On Our Dialects
Recent years have witnessed that fewer and fewer young people are capable of speaking their dialects. Dialects are facing challenges and losing ground gradually.
While mandarin is crucial for most Chinese people, the significance of local dialects is undeniable. Actually, not only are dialects communication tools, but they also play a very important role in cultural heritage, representing our roots and history. Furthermore, it is dialects that contribute to the diversity of cultures in different regions.
Therefore, it is high time that dialects should be preserved so that they can be heard by the next generations. Let’s embrace and celebrate the diversity of our dialects, ensuring their survival for generations to come.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以“Protect And Pass On Our Dialects”为题写一篇短文向你校英语报文化专栏投稿。
【详解】1.词汇积累
重要的:crucial→vital
无可争辩的:undeniable→incontestable
庆祝:celebrate→observe
确保:ensure→make sure
2.句式拓展
合并简单句
原句:Recent years have witnessed that fewer and fewer young people are capable of speaking their dialects. Dialects are facing challenges and losing ground gradually.
拓展句:Dialects are facing challenges and losing ground gradually because recent years have witnessed that fewer and fewer young people are capable of speaking their dialects.
【点睛】[高分句型1] While mandarin is crucial for most Chinese people, the significance of local dialects is undeniable. (运用了while引导让步状语从句)
[高分句型2] Let’s embrace and celebrate the diversity of our dialects, ensuring their survival for generations to come. (运用了现在分词作状语)
第二节(满分25分)
67. 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。
Our character will form without a guidebook and typically without our knowledge until we are faced with a situation that requires our intentional thought and action. These experiences can be a catalyst (催化剂) to our positive growth and impact who we are and what we become.
My regrettable “mean girl” moment happened when I was in eighth grade. As Halloween approached that year, my classmate Paisley, a shy yet kind girl, asked me if I would play trick-or-treat with her. I jumped at the invitation, until another more active and popular girl, Violet, invited me to join her group later. I was more inclined to join Violet because I thought I’d experience a more cheerful atmosphere. Then I made an unkind decision, lying to Paisley that my parents asked me to stay at home to pass out candy.
I remember that feeling of shame began to form in my heart as I delivered this dishonest excuse. However, that little voice of conscience quickly faded as I began to prepare my costume and plans for the evening. Unexpectedly, while we were playing trick-or-treat, I experienced a moment of pure embarrassment and shame when I found myself face to face with Paisley. The look of hurt and disappointment on her face when she saw me with another group of girls lingered in my mind.
In the days that followed, we didn’t interact at school. I knew I had hurt her deeply. Her absence in my life made me realize just how much her friendship meant to me. The guilt weighed heavily on my conscience as I reflected on my selfish behavior.
One day, as I was sitting alone in the school cafeteria, I saw Paisley walk in. She looked hesitant, as if unsure whether to approach me or not. My heart raced with anticipation and nervousness as I watched her making her way towards my table. I prepared myself for her anger and disappointment.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
To my surprise, Paisley smiled warmly and asked if she could join me.
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As I look back on that regrettable “mean girl” moment, I am grateful for the growth it brought into my life.
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【答案】To my surprise, Paisley smiled warmly and asked if she could join me. I was taken aback by her forgiveness and willingness to give me another chance. I eagerly invited her to sit, feeling a sense of relief wash over me. I explained my regret for my actions on that Halloween night. I apologized and I assured her that I had learned my lesson. She listened intently and forgave me, expressing her own desire for friendship. From that day forward, we formed a bond that was built on trust, honesty, and loyalty.
As I look back on that regrettable “mean girl” moment, I am grateful for the growth it brought into my life. This experience influenced me deeply and served as a turning point in my life. It made me more conscious of my choices and considerate of how those choices might affect others, reminding me that the true measure of a person lies not in their popularity or achievements but in how they treat others. I am grateful to Paisley for forgiving me and for being a constant reminder of the person I strive to be.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了作者在一次万圣节活动中,对朋友佩斯利的撒谎使得她们的友谊出现危机。后来在一次偶然机会下,佩斯利主动上前找作者示好,作者感到很惊讶,佩斯利的宽恕让作者感到如释重负,后二人又重归于好的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“让我惊讶的是,佩斯利热情地笑了笑,问她是否可以加入我。”可知,第一段可描佩斯利的宽恕和愿意再给作者一次机会让作者大吃一惊。
②由第二段首句内容“当我回顾那个令人遗憾的“刻薄女孩”时刻时,我很感激它给我的生活带来的成长。”可知,第二段可描写作者回顾这段经历和时刻的感受。
2.续写线索:佩斯利热情地笑了笑——佩斯利原谅了作者——作者道歉——友谊的重新建立——作者的感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①.保证:assured/ guaranteed
②.建立,形成:formed /built
③.影响:influenced / affected
情绪类
①.感激的:grateful / thankful / appreciative
②急切地,渴望地:eagerly / longingly
【点睛】
[高分句型1]. I eagerly invited her to sit, feeling a sense of relief wash over me.(运用了非谓语动词中的现在分词作状语)
[高分句型2]. From that day forward, we formed a bond that was built on trust, honesty, and loyalty.(运用了关系代词that引导的定语从句)
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高三英语考试
注意事项:
1. 答题前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
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答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
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。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。每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt?
A. £19.15 B. £9.18. C. £9.15.
答案是C。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
How many guests have been invited?
A. 4. B. 13. C. 14.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What’s wrong with the printer?
A. It doesn’t flash. B. It has run out of ink. C. It’s out of power.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What is the woman going to do?
A. See her aunt. B. Go shopping. C. Mail a package.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What is the woman likely interested in?
A. Fashion. B. Sports. C. Politics.
5. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
How will the man get information about the zoo?
A. By referring to his phone.
B. With the help of the guide.
C. By reading through the ticket.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
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,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
6. What day is it today?
A. Friday. B. Saturday. C. Sunday.
7. Where will the speakers probably meet tomorrow?
A. At the woman’s house. B. At the library. C. In the playground.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
8. What did the man buy for his dad?
A. A shirt. B. Movie tickets. C. A hat and a card.
9. How much does each speaker pay?
A. $28. B. $30. C. $35.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
10. What did the man do yesterday?
A He talked with Susan. B. He visited Los Angeles. C. He had an interview.
11. Why does the man want to go to Los Angeles?
A. To have a change. B. To satisfy Susan. C. To make new friends.
12. What is the relationship between the man and Susan?
A Teacher and student. B. Father and daughter. C. Interviewer and interviewee.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
13. Who does the woman want to see?
A. Her friend. B. Her husband. C. Her sister.
14. When will the train leave?
A. At 3:30. B. At 4:30. C. At 5:30.
15. What does the woman think of the price of a cup of tea?
A. Reasonable. B. Low. C. High.
16. What are the speakers talking about?
A. The information about the trains.
B. An unlucky number.
C. The woman’s trip.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
17. Who is the speaker probably speaking to?
A. Movie fans. B. Newspaper readers. C. College students.
18. What does the speaker mainly talk about?
A. How education shaped his life.
B. How his language skills improved.
C. How he managed his business well.
19 How does the speaker feel about his teacher?
A. Proud. B. Sympathetic. C. Grateful.
20. Which subject made a difference in the speaker’s business?
A. Business. B. Math. C. History.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Keeping plants at home is a healthy and comfortable way of life. The following houseplants can create a most beautiful piece of green for your home.
Bird’s Nest Fern (蕨)
The bird’s nest fern is a good choice for anyone with a house that wouldn’t support sun-loving species. It’s a hardy fern variety adapting to living on forest floors, where the air tends to be cool and damp. It likes to be misted as well, but this doesn’t always mean you need a misting bottle—spraying (喷洒) it in the sink or hanging it near a shower often works as well.
Chinese Money Plant
This is a flowering species that might be most appropriate for experienced plant gardeners looking for a new challenge. It prefers a moderate amount of indirect light, and tends to dry out slightly between watering sessions. It produces new plants easily without any input, directly from its root system. These can coexist in the same pot for a time.
Resurrection Plant
This native of the Mexican desert has adapted to surviving in extreme drought by curling (蜷缩) into a ball and remaining in seemingly lifeless state for years, if necessary. In this form, it can be transported by the wind across the dry landscape to areas with water. It will revive within hours in a shallow bowl of water, unfolding and transforming into a fresh and green moss (苔藓).
Snake Plant
This is a striking houseplant that can be an especially good option for new plant owners who you might not trust to keep a plant alive. It grows happily in almost any condition. While it prefers bright light, it doesn’t mind shade or even artificial light. Plus, thanks to its thick, fleshy leaves, it stores water with remarkable efficiency, which makes it survive without water in the earth.
21. What is special about the bird’s nest fern?
A. It prefers shade. B. It is sun-loving.
C. It tends to grow in the sink. D. It can return to life after death.
22. Which plant will test its owner’s gardening skill most?
A. Bird’s nest fern. B. Chinese money plant.
C. Resurrection plant. D. Snake plant.
23. What do resurrection plant and snake plant have in common?
A. They demand attentive owners. B. They are very drought-tolerant.
C. They will curl for self-protection. D. They can store water for drought.
B
Given that cancer is one of the deadliest diseases out there, any new development in our fight against it is highly praiseworthy. The latest breakthrough was made by Heman Bekele in 2023, a 14-year-old student from Virginia. The student has created a bar soap to treat skin cancer. Now, his findings have earned him the title of America’s Top Young Scientist.
Bekele remembers he always saw people who were constantly hit by the glaring sun as a child. As he grew up and began to realize the risks like skin cancer were associated with sun exposure, the boy decided to come up with solutions.
While similar treatments are available, Bekele hoped to work on a more affordable alternative, especially for those in developing countries. “I wanted to make my idea something that not only was great in terms of science but also could benefit as many people as possible,” Bekele says. It is often the simple solutions that are the most effective because soap is a daily routine for most people.
With the guidance of Deborah Isabelle, a product engineering specialist, Bekele made his soap by mixing regular soap with compounds (化合物) that slowly reactivate dendritic (枝状的) cells. When the soap is applied, it releases toll-like receptors into our skin. These receptors attach onto dendritic cells which reactivate them. The reactivated dendritic cells then join with TN io12 cells to fight cancer cells. Rather than a cure, Bekele’s soap aims to help people’s immune cells stay active while fighting skin cancer.
For now, the young scientist hopes to improve his invention and create a non-profit to distribute the soap among those who need it most. “I believe that young minds can make a positive impact on the world,” Bekele said. “I have a strong desire to know how the physical world works and how to improve the lives of its inhabitants, and this challenge gives me the perfect platform to showcase my ideas.”
24. Why is Bekele’s childhood experience mentioned in paragraph 2?
A. To show his genius for scientific creation.
B. To express people’s eagerness for his soap.
C. To explain his motivation to create the soap.
D. To remind people of their similar memories.
25. What does Bekele expect about his soap?
A. It can be admirable for the design.
B. It can be available to more people.
C. It will be effective in curing any cancer.
D. It will be pioneering in terms of science.
26. What is paragraph 4 centered on?
A. The treatment principle of the soap.
B. The damage caused by skin cancer.
C. The prevention measures of skin cancer.
D. The professional evaluation of the soap.
27. Which of the following can best describe Bekele?
A. Creative and loyal. B. Ambitious and plain.
C. Curious and adaptable. D. Sympathetic and curious.
C
California’s Water Resources Control Board recently approved new regulations in a unanimous (一致同意的) vote — toilet or shower wastewater will be recycled and pumped into the public drinking water system.
In 2023, more than 97% of California has been in moderate to severe drought, while water suppliers are struggling to keep up. A 2022 water supply and demand report indicated that around 18% of water suppliers were at risk of facing potential shortages. “The reality is that anyone out there on Mississippi River and on Colorado River, and anyone out there taking drinking water downstream is already drinking ‘toilet to tap’,” said Esquivel, a director of the Board.
Early in the 1990s, the state was struggling to overcome the distaste its residents had toward drinking recycled water. Their efforts fizzled out when the phrase “toilet to tap” caught on and met with fierce resistance. The idea became too unpopular to be implemented. Despite the negative name, the regulations are the key to ensuring the supply of drinking water.
California’s new regulations would let water agencies to treat wastewater, and then put it back into the drinking water system. It has taken officials more than 10 years to develop these regulations, a process that included several studies by independent groups of scientists. To put the scheme into effect and build huge water recycling plants, however, water agencies say they will need to prove to people that recycled water is not only safe to drink but also under monitoring.
The new regulations require the wastewater be treated for all bacteria and viruses. In fact, the treatment is so intense that it removes all of the minerals that make fresh drinking water taste good. That means the minerals need to be added back at the end of the process. “What we have here are standards, science, and importantly monitoring that allow us to have safe pure water, and probably better in many instances,” said Esquivel. He added that it takes time and money to build these treatment centers. So, they will only be available for bigger cities at first.
28. What is the purpose of paragraph 2?
A. To highlight the current severe climate crisis in California.
B. To describe the role of California’s new water regulations.
C. To reveal the distribution of water resources in California.
D. To show the urgency of water supply reform in California.
29. What does the underlined phrase “fizzled out” in paragraph 3 mean?
A. Failed. B. Worked. C. Stood out. D. Paid off.
30. What is critical for water agencies to conduct the recycling wastewater project?
A. Policies from the government. B. The recognition by the public.
C. Scientific research on wastewater. D. The construction of recycling plants.
31. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A. The minerals will be preserved in the treatment. B. The treatment centers will be built in rural areas.
C. The recycled water seems to be of better quality. D. Bacteria will be produced in the treating process.
D
Extended producer responsibility (EPR) refers to a policy approach where producers are given responsibility for the environmental impacts of their products throughout the product lifecycle. Based on the polluter pays principle, this approach requires producers to finance the costs of recycling or disposing of products that consumers no longer want. It aims to shift the costs associated with the management of dealing with solid waste away from the local government.
The term EPR was first coined in 1990 by a Swedish professor, Thomas Lindhqvist, who introduced the idea of producers being responsible for their products to the Swedish Ministry of the Environment. The first example of EPR came in Germany in 1991, where manufacturers picked up household packaging alongside municipal waste collections. Since 1990, countries around the world have adopted EPR policies around key sectors such as packaging, electronics, batteries, and vehicles.
EPR creates a financial motivation for producers to design products that last longer and can be recycled. This is because EPR places the end-of-life costs on the producer. EPR has historically been successful in the managing of products that pose risks to communities such as batteries, paint and old medicines. EPR has led many producers to redesign these items to reduce their risks. Finally, due to ERP closing the loop (循环) on materials management, this approach uses much less energy than it takes to produce items from the beginning.
However, critics of EPR have issues with producers adding recycling costs to the initial price tag of a product. Another disadvantage is that at the international level, it can negatively affect imports to countries that have strict EPR policies as producers in other countries will not want to be subject to extra fees from these policies. Additionally, it restricts competition at the local level as producers who take on the extra costs to accommodate EPR policies are at a competitive disadvantage to those who are able to bend the rules and get out of paying these costs.
32. Who may be most in favor of the policy EPR?
A. The local government. B. The producers.
C. The end consumers. D. The retail traders.
33. What are the producers likely to do under the policy EPR?
A. Cut down their selling costs. B. Increase production capacity.
C. Produce sustainable products. D. Reproduce out-of-date goods.
34. Which word can best describe the author’s attitude to the policy EPR?
A. Tolerant. B. Objective. C. Conservative. D. Suspicious.
35. What can be the best title for the text?
A. The Constantly Varying Policy EPR
B. Challenges of EPR Implementation
C. Holding Back Global Trade and Competition: EPR
D. Reducing Waste and Shifting Responsibilities: EPR
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
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。
The philosophy of minimalism advocates living with less. ____36____. Whereas, living a minimalist (简约主义者) lifestyle helps reduce your attachment to physical things, improve your mental health and your satisfaction with what you do have. You can embrace such a lifestyle in the following aspects.
Physical space
At the heart of minimalist living lies the practice of clearing away clutter (杂乱) in your physical space. This includes a transformative process not only tidying but also developing a mindful relationship with possessions. You may start with the most frequently used spaces in your home. ____37____. Keep those that carry some meaning, and get rid of those that don’t.
____38____.
This involves a shift from impulsive (容易冲动的) buying to intentional acquisition. Before making a purchase, clothing for example, reflect on whether the item agrees with your usual style and serves a genuine need. Consideration should be given to the longevity and quality of the item, promoting a mindset that prioritizes quality over quantity.
Time minimalism
____39____. Assess your commitments, identifying those that contribute positively to personal growth, fulfilment and well-being. This intentional approach to time promotes a sense of empowerment, allowing you to focus on what truly matters while letting go of non-essential engagements.
Mindful eating
Mindful eating begins with paying attention to hunger and satiety (饱足), allowing us to respond to our body’s needs rather than external stimuli like flavors and textures (口感) of each meal. Besides, mindful eating encourages us to enjoy each bite and appreciate the sensory experience of eating. ____40____.
A. Minimalist clothing
B. Mindful consumption
C. It is about consciously investing your time
D The result is a living space reflecting your personality
E. In a world that often celebrates abundance, it stands as a contrast
F. This matters especially in a culture often characterized by rushed meals
G. When doing it, you will find yourself questioning the necessity of each item
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Observing the natural world is a wonderful way of learning more about ourselves. Elisabeth Bailey found ____41____ from her tiniest and slowest friend from nature, a woodland snail (蜗牛).
You may not know a woodland snail’s shell adds layers as it ages, and that it has 2,462 teeth. Bailey knew well about such ____42____ details about the tiny creature because for years, this woodland nail was her ____43____ companion.
At the age of 34, Bailey suffered a serious illness which ____44____ her in bed for a long time. As Bailey’s ability to ____45____ declined, she had little choice but to ____46____ the slow lane (跑道) with the woodland snail that a friend had left on her bedside table.
“It had evolved its long ____47____ mechanisms (机制) and will probably be on Earth much longer than humans. “Its ____48____ outweighs its figure: A snail can glide effortlessly right up a tree trunk or a wall without any other equipment,” said Bailey.
On the days Bailey was unable to engage in the normal human world, she was ____49____ in the world of the snail. In the ____50____ space they both inhabited, Bailey witnessed the snail growing. She observed its habits, such as its ____51____ to sleep during the day and adventure at night.
And it was during this year of slowing down and ____52____ that the snail taught Bailey an important lesson. “This little animal had been ____53____ from its habitat, and it was able to ____54____. Its such ability convinced me that I would eventually make it to adapt to my illness ____55____.”
41. A. comfort B. trust C. love D. fault
42. A. beneficial B. decisive C. minute D. regular
43. A. previous B. political C. cruel D. constant
44. A. replaced B. trapped C. persuaded D. arrested
45. A. applaud B. create C. move D. calculate
46. A. join B. pass C. find D. measure
47. A. review B. defense C. delivery D. survival
48. A. patience B. strength C. head D. tooth
49. A. sunk B. struck C. released D. cheated
50. A. sufficient B. alien C. silent D. available
51. A. curiosity B. courage C. ability D. tendency
52. A. migrating B. noticing C. mixing D. exposing
53. A. removed B. rescued C. driven D. freed
54. A. fade away B. break down C. fit in D. come to
55. A. otherwise B. somehow C. instead D. indeed
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
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。
Gathering a few close friends and embarking on a delightful stroll (闲逛) through the city streets has become a favored activity among young people in China.
Referred to ____56____ citywalk, this trend involves leisurely wandering around urban areas on foot. Participants follow unique and urban routes, immersing (使沉浸于)____57____ (they) in the atmosphere, discovering historic buildings and exploring authentic local snacks.
Citywalk can be a ____58____ (guide) tour for small groups or a relaxed stroll for individuals, with the common goal of steering clear of (避开) popular tourist spots and large crowds, ensuring ____59____ more inclusive experience of the visited places. Across various Chinese social media platforms, Citywalk hashtags and keywords have become ____60____ (significant) popular as more individuals seek to share their experiences and thoughts online.
____61____ (originate) in prominent cities like Beijing and Shanghai, the citywalk phenomenon has begun to spread to second- and third-tier cities in China, inspiring greater ____62____ (participate) among both attendees and event organizers. Some organizers even invite folk culture enthusiasts and researchers to act as tour guides. Citywalk not only fosters a deeper connection between young individuals and the city but also offers a new social landscape ____63____ like-minded people can easily make friends.
In the past months, in certain regions like Beijing and Shandong Province, citywalk ____64____ (combine) with cultural tourism and leisure tour initiatives. Shanghai has launched citywalk routes that utilize public bus transportation, enabling day-trippers _____65_____ (reach) far-flung districts easily and continue their exploration on foot.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
66. 同普通话一样,地方方言也是我们中华文化的重要组成部分。请你以“Protect And Pass On Our Dialects”为题写一篇短文向你校英语报文化专栏投稿,内容包括:
1. 地方方言的发展现状;
2. 地方方言的重要作用;
3. 呼吁大家保护地方方言。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
参考词汇:普通话 mandarin
Protect And Pass On Our Dialects
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第二节(满分25分)
67. 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。
Our character will form without a guidebook and typically without our knowledge until we are faced with a situation that requires our intentional thought and action. These experiences can be a catalyst (催化剂) to our positive growth and impact who we are and what we become.
My regrettable “mean girl” moment happened when I was in eighth grade. As Halloween approached that year, my classmate Paisley, a shy yet kind girl, asked me if I would play trick-or-treat with her. I jumped at the invitation, until another more active and popular girl, Violet, invited me to join her group later. I was more inclined to join Violet because I thought I’d experience a more cheerful atmosphere. Then I made an unkind decision, lying to Paisley that my parents asked me to stay at home to pass out candy.
I remember that feeling of shame began to form in my heart as I delivered this dishonest excuse. However that little voice of conscience quickly faded as I began to prepare my costume and plans for the evening. Unexpectedly, while we were playing trick-or-treat, I experienced a moment of pure embarrassment and shame when I found myself face to face with Paisley. The look of hurt and disappointment on her face when she saw me with another group of girls lingered in my mind.
In the days that followed, we didn’t interact at school. I knew I had hurt her deeply. Her absence in my life made me realize just how much her friendship meant to me. The guilt weighed heavily on my conscience as I reflected on my selfish behavior.
One day, as I was sitting alone in the school cafeteria, I saw Paisley walk in. She looked hesitant, as if unsure whether to approach me or not. My heart raced with anticipation and nervousness as I watched her making her way towards my table. I prepared myself for her anger and disappointment.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
To my surprise, Paisley smiled warmly and asked if she could join me.
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As I look back on that regrettable “mean girl” moment, I am grateful for the growth it brought into my life.
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