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2025届清远市普通高中毕业年级教学质量检测（一） 高三英语 注意事项： 1. 本试卷满分120分，考试时间120分钟。 2. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号等填写在答题卡的相应位置。 3. 全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试题卷上无效。 4. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。 5. 考试结束后，将本试题卷和答题卡一并交回。 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 Biggest Music Festivals of All Time Donauinselfest City: Vienna, Austria Founded: 1984 Recorded Attendance: 3,000,000 This open-air festival comprises rock, pop, rap, Electronic Dance Music (EDM), folk, and more. However, this is an event that serves as a platform for unknown and often local performers, so expect the line-up to be filled with artists who are ready to give a surprise but aren't usually part of the mainstream scene. Montreal International Jazz Festival City: Montreal, Canada Founded: 1980 Recorded Attendance: 2,000,000 The world's largest jazz festival closes the streets of Montreal for ten days in an annual tradition. In 2004, it earned a Guinness World Record for its massive attendance of 1,913,868 people for its 25th-anniversary edition. In more recent years, this international celebration has only continued to expand itself, keeping a consistent attendance from noon to midnight of 200,000 attendees per day in all of its capacity. Pol’and’Rock City: Czaplinek, Poland Founded: 1993 Recorded Attendance: 1,000,000 In the open air, this was a festival village with massive food stalls (货摊), and free to attend. Pol'and'Rock was founded and remains a homage to the spirit and ideals of the original Woodstock Festival that has remained active regarding its mission of giving back. This Polish festival shines a spotlight on artists who are not famous. Furthermore, Pol'and'Rock features recreational activities such as a morning yoga lesson and quite a few contests. Rock In Rio City: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Founded: 1985 Recorded Attendance: 700,000 Brazil has been hosting the biggest rock bands in the world since 1985 in Rio de Janeiro. Rock In Rio's first event was a big one, opening with more than one hundred thousand people. This isn't common for a first-time. But given the line-up that they had, there was no other possible outcome for them. The line-up included Queen, Rod Stewart, and Yes, so it's safe to say that it was a legendary show that led the event toward becoming one of the most anticipated ones in the world. 1. Which festival has the longest history? A. Rock In Rio. B. Pol'and'Rock. C. Donauinselfest. D. Montreal International Jazz Festival. 2. What do Donauinselfest and Pol'and'Rock have in common? A. They have a duty to give back. B. They offer free food to visitors. C. They are intended for jazz lovers. D. They feature lesser-known artists. 3. How was the Rock In Rio's first event? A. Popular. B. Tough. C. Advanced. D. Ordinary. 【答案】1. D 2. D 3. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了四个有史以来最盛大的音乐节。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Montreal International Jazz Festival中“Founded: 1980(成立:1980)”再结合对比其他三个音乐节成立时间可知，蒙特利尔国际爵士音乐节历史最悠久。故选D项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Donauinselfest中“However, this is an event that serves as a platform for unknown and often local performers, so expect the line- up to be filled with artists who are ready to give a surprise but aren't usually part of the mainstream scene.( 然而，这是一个为不知名的（通常是本地的）表演者提供平台的活动，所以期待这个队伍中充满了准备给人惊喜的艺术家，但他们通常不是主流场景的一部分。)”以及Pol’and’Rock中“This Polish festival shines a spotlight on artists who are not famous.( 这个波兰艺术节将聚光灯聚焦在那些不出名的艺术家身上。)”可知，多瑙河音乐节和Pol’and’Rock音乐节的共同之是以不太知名的艺术家为特色。故选D项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据Rock In Rio中“Rock In Rio's first event was a big one, opening with more than one hundred thousand people. This isn't common for a first- time.( 里约摇滚音乐节的第一场活动规模很大，开幕式有10多万人参加。这是不常见的第一次。)”可推知，里约摇滚音乐节的第一场活动是受欢迎的。故选A项。 B Airplane turbulence (颠簸) is often the “criminal” when someone's suitcase falls out of an overhead bin. Now, though, it’s being blamed for causing an airline to remove a popular snack from its inflight offerings. Korean Air has announced that it will no longer serve ramyeon instant noodles (辛拉面) to passengers traveling in economy class on long flights. “In the case of ramyeon service, burn accidents occur frequently due to hot water,” the airline said in a press release. “In economy class, flight attendants must move several cups of noodles filled with hot water at once, and passengers are crowded together, so the risk of burns has been high.” The airline explained that the change to its inflight snack service on long-distance routes is in response to the increasing trend of turbulence. According to the airline, the number of turbulence occurrences more than doubled in 2024 compared to 2019. “To enhance passenger satisfaction, a self-service snack bar is also available on long flights. We are committed to ensuring passenger safety and will select snacks on each route based on different customer preterences,” the release added. Those snacks include sandwiches, corn dogs, pizza, hot pockets, cookies, chocolate, fruits and so on. Korean Air, which was ranked the 11th best airline in the world for 2024, is one of the many airline companies thinking about the long-term risks of turbulence, which experts say is increasing because of climate change. In 2022, Paul Williams, a professor of atmospheric science at the University of Reading in the UK said that Industry models predicted a double-or three-fold increase in turbulence in the coming years. “Typically, on a transatlantic flight, you might expect 10 minutes of turbulence. I think that in a few decades this may increase to 20 minutes or to half an hour.” he said. 4. Why does Korean Aur make the announcement? A. To satisfy passengers special needs. B. To prevent burn accidents occurring. C. To avoid frequent airplane turbulence. D. To reduce flight attendants’ workload. 5. What do we know about Korean Airs self-service snack bar? A. It serves on selective routes. B. It is set up by some passengers. C. It will close down temporarily. D. It's full of diverse snack choices. 6. What does Paul Williams mainly want to say? A. Airplane turbulence will become severer. B. Airline companies should prevent turbulence. C. Transatlantic flights prove unsafer than before. D. Climate change is a major crisis facing humans. 7. What is the text type? A. A research paper. B. A travel guideline. C. A news report. D. A formal notice. 【答案】4. B 5. D 6. A 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了大韩航空公司政策变化，为了防止热水导致的烫伤事故，将不再为长途经济舱提供辛拉面。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段““In the case of ramyeon service, burn accidents occur frequently due to hot water,” the airline said in a press release. “In economy class, flight attendants must move several cups of noodles filled with hot water at once, and passengers are crowded together, so the risk of burns has been high. ”(该航空公司在新闻发布会上表示：“就拉面服务而言，由于热水，烫伤事故经常发生。在经济舱，空乘人员必须同时搬动几杯装满热水的面条，乘客们挤在一起，因此烫伤的风险很高。”)”可知，大韩航空宣布不再为长途经济舱提供辛拉面，原因是由于热水导致的烫伤事故频繁发生，故选B。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Those snacks include sandwiches, corn dogs, pizza, hot pockets, cookies, chocolate, fruits and so on.(这些零食包括三明治、玉米热狗、披萨、热袋零食、饼干、巧克力和水果等等。)”可知，自助小吃吧提供了多样化的零食选择，故选D。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“In 2022, Paul Williams, a professor of atmospheric science at the University of Reading in the UK said that Industry models predicted a double-or three-fold increase in turbulence in the coming years. “Typically, on a transatlantic flight, you might expect 10 minutes of turbulence. I think that in a few decades this may increase to 20 minutes or to half an hour. ” he said.(在2022年，英国雷丁大学大气科学教授Paul Williams表示，行业模型预测在未来几年湍流将会增加两倍或三倍。他说：“通常，在跨大西洋航班上，你可能会遇到10分钟的湍流。我认为，在几十年内，这可能会增加到20分钟或半个小时。”)”可知，Paul Williams认为，在未来的几年里，湍流现象会增加，会变得更加严重，故选A。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Korean Air has announced that it will no longer serve ramyeon instant noodles (辛拉面) to passengers traveling in economy class on long flights.(大韩航空公司宣布，将不再为长途航班经济舱乘客提供辛拉面。)”可知，文章主要介绍了航空公司政策变化，且后文提供了具体的事实和专家的意见，这符合新闻报道的特点，故选C。 C On the shores of North Africa, ancient cities have stood for thousands of years. The columns of Carthage, in modern- day Tunisia, are a reminder of the once busy Phoenician and Roman port, and along the coast in what's now Libya, lie the majestic ruins of Sabratha's Roman amphitheater (圆形剧场) close (perhaps too close) to the sea. But extreme weather events and rising sea levels mean that both, and around 190 other amazing heritage sites that line Africa's coasts, will be at risk of severe flooding and erosion (侵蚀) more easily in the next 30 years, according to a recent study. In this latest study, Nicholas Simpson of the University of Cape Town and his co- workers mapped out a total of 284 heritage sites that are recognised or under consideration by the UNESCO World Heritage Centre, in the 39 countries that comprise the African coast. They calculated the likely percentage area of a site exposed to a “once- in-a- century” extreme coastal flooding event. “In the 1970s, what used to be a once-ın-a-100- year event happened once in 100 years, ” Simpson says, “ but what we' re seeing is that a once- in-a-100- year event might be happening once in 10 years going forward when climate crisis is worsening. ” Sea levels have been rising at a faster rate over the past three decades compared the past century, the research says. It also found that 56 sites are currently in danger if a “once- in-a- century” flood struck, and that by 2050, if greenhouse gas emissions continue, this number could increase to 198 sites. According to the research, North Africa has the largest number of threatened sites—from the ancient ruins of North Sinai that stretch between the Suez Canal and Gaza, to Tipasa, an ancient Phoenician trading post in present- day Algeria. Simpson feels apprehensive about this, hoping that identifying such heritage sites might “raise alarm bells for climate risk for heritage in Africa”. The study notes that its findings will help prioritize at-risk sites and highlight the need for immediate protective action. “There's an important message of loss and damage from climate change to heritage, which we hope will mobilize greater intent and action, ” says Simpson. 8. What makes it easier for the African heritage sites to suffer according to the text? A. Their locations. B. Their structures. C. Human destruction. D. Their building materials. 9. What does the research focus on? A The frequency in which climate crisis happens. B. The current physical condition of the heritage sites. C. The probability of natural threats to the heritage sites. D. The previous influence of flooding on the heritage sites. 10. What does the underlined word “apprehensive” in paragraph 5 mean? A. Excited. B. Curious. C. Concerned. D. Pleased. 11 What does the author most probably talk about next? A. The success in repairing the sites. B. Some measures to protect heritage. C. Climate change damage to the sites. D. The future of the African heritage. 【答案】8. A 9. C 10. C 11. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了一项研究发现，由于极端天气事件和海平面上升，非洲海岸线附近的历史遗址面临严重的洪水和侵蚀的风险，但我们还可以采取行动拯救它们。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“The columns of Carthage, in modern- day Tunisia, are a reminder of the once busy Phoenician and Roman port, and along the coast in what's now Libya, lie the majestic ruins of Sabratha's Roman amphitheater (圆形剧场) close (perhaps too close) to the sea.( 迦太基的圆柱，在今天的突尼斯，让人想起曾经繁忙的腓尼基和罗马港口，在现在的利比亚沿海，有萨布拉塔罗马圆形剧场的雄伟废墟，靠近大海（也许太近了）。)”以及第二段“But extreme weather events and rising sea levels mean that both, and around 190 other amazing heritage sites that line Africa's coasts, will be at risk of severe flooding and erosion (侵蚀) more easily in the next 30 years, according to a recent study.( 但根据最近的一项研究，极端天气事件和海平面上升意味着这两个地方，以及非洲海岸沿线约190个其他令人惊叹的遗产，将在未来30年更容易遭受严重的洪水和侵蚀。)”可推知，它们的位置使得非洲遗产更容易遭受损失。故选A项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“But extreme weather events and rising sea levels mean that both, and around 190 other amazing heritage sites that line Africa's coasts, will be at risk of severe flooding and erosion (侵蚀) more easily in the next 30 years, according to a recent study.( 但根据最近的一项研究，极端天气事件和海平面上升意味着这两个地方，以及非洲海岸沿线约190个其他令人惊叹的遗产，将在未来30年更容易遭受严重的洪水和侵蚀。)”以及第三段中“In this latest study, Nicholas Simpson of the University of Cape Town and his co- workers mapped out a total of 284 heritage sites that are recognised or under consideration by the UNESCO World Heritage Centre, in the 39 countries that comprise the African coast. They calculated the likely percentage area of a site exposed to a “once- in-a- century” extreme coastal flooding event.( 在这项最新的研究中，开普敦大学的尼古拉斯·辛普森和他的同事们在构成非洲海岸的39个国家中，共绘制了284个被联合国教科文组织世界遗产中心认可或正在考虑的遗产地。他们计算了一个地点可能遭受“百年一遇”的极端沿海洪水事件的面积百分比。)”可知，研究的重点是遗产地受到自然威胁的可能性。故选C项。 【10题详解】 词义猜测题。根据划线单词句子中“…hoping that identifying such heritage sites might “raise alarm bells for climate risk for heritage in Africa”.( 他希望确定这样的遗产可能“为非洲遗产的气候风险敲响警钟”。)”由此可知，辛普森对气候变化对遗产遗址的威胁感到担忧。故可猜测划线单词apprehensive为“担忧的”意思，结合选项C项Concerned“担心的，担忧的”意思一致。故选C项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“The study notes that its findings will help prioritize at-risk sites and highlight the need for immediate protective action. “There's an important message of loss and damage from climate change to heritage, which we hope will mobilize greater intent and action, ” says Simpson.( 该研究指出，它的发现将有助于优先考虑有风险的地点，并强调立即采取保护行动的必要性。辛普森说：“气候变化对遗产造成的损失和破坏是一个重要的信息，我们希望这将调动更大的意愿和行动。”)”可推知，作者接下来最有可能谈论的是一些保护遗产的措施。故选B项。 D Muscle contraction hardening is necessary for enhancing strength and it also enables rapid reactions in living organisms. Taking inspiration from nature, a team of researchers from Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) has successfully created an electronic artificial muscle that changes between soft and hard states while also possessing the remarkable ability to sense forces and deformations. Dr Ketao Zhang, a lecturer at QMUL and the lead researcher, explains the importance of variable-hardness technology in artificial muscle- like actuators (执行器). “Empowering robots, especially those made from flexible materials, with self-sensing capabilities is a key step towards true bionic (仿生) intelligence,” says Dr Zhang. The advanced artificial muscle developed by the researchers exhibits flexibility and stretchability similar to natural muscle, making it perfect for integration into complicated soft robotic systems and adapting to different shapes. With the ability to bear over 200% stretch along the length direction, this flexible actuator shows exceptional durability. By applying different voltages (电压), the artificial muscle can rapidly adjust its hardness, achieving continuous hardness changes over 30 times. Its voltage-driven nature provides a significant advantage in terms of response speed over other types of artificial muscles. Additionally, this wonderful technology can monitor its deformation through resistance changes, removing the need for additional sensor arrangements and simplifying control mechanisms while reducing costs. This flexible variable-hardness technology can be widely used, ranging from soft robotics to medical applications. The integration with the human body opens up possibilities for aiding individuals with disabilities or patients in performing necessary daily tasks. By integrating the self-sensing artificial muscle, wearable robotic devices can monitor a patient's activities and provide resistance by adjusting hardness levels, facilitating muscle function restoration. “While there are still challenges to be addressed before these medical robots can be employed in clinical settings, this research represents an important step towards human-machine integration,” highlights Dr Zhang. “It provides a blueprint for the future development of soft and wearable robots.” 12. What is a feature of the muscle developed by the researchers from QMUL? A. It responds slowly in speed. B. It is able to stretch flexibly. C. It functions without electricity. D. It is equipped with extra sensors. 13. What does paragraph 5 mainly tell us about variable-hardness technology? A. Its working principles. B. Its design inspirations. C. Its potential applications. D. Its future improvements. 14. What can we infer about the research from Dr Zhang? A. It is of great significance. B. It lacks experts’ responses. C. It hardly meets challenges. D. It has been applied to hospitals. 15. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. A Promising Device — an Artificial Muscle-like Actuator B. A Science Blueprint — the Future Development of Robots C. An Unsolved Challenge — Perfect Human-Machine Integration D. A Bionic Breakthrough — Self-Sensing Electric Artificial Muscles 【答案】12. B 13. C 14. A 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一个研究小组从大自然中汲取灵感，成功创造了一种电子人造肌肉，这种肌肉可以在软硬状态之间变化，同时还具有感知力和变形的非凡能力。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“The advanced artificial muscle developed by the researchers exhibits flexibility and stretchability similar to natural muscle, making it perfect for integration into complicated soft robotic systems and adapting to different shapes. With the ability to bear over 200% stretch along the length direction, this flexible actuator shows exceptional durability.(研究人员开发的先进人造肌肉展示了与天然肌肉相似的柔韧性和伸展性，使其非常适合集成到复杂的软机器人系统中，并适应不同的形状。这种柔性执行器能够承受超过200%的长度方向拉伸，显示出卓越的耐用性。)”可知，QMUL研究人员开发的肌肉的特点是它能灵活地伸展。故选B。 【13题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第五段“This flexible variable- hardness technology can be widely used, ranging from soft robotics to medical applications. The integration with the human body opens up possibilities for aiding individuals with disabilities or patients in performing necessary daily tasks. By integrating the self-sensing artificial muscle, wearable robotic devices can monitor a patient's activities and provide resistance by adjusting hardness levels, facilitating muscle function restoration.(这种灵活的硬度可变技术可以广泛应用于从软机器人到医学应用。与人体的结合为帮助残疾人或病人完成必要的日常任务开辟了可能性。通过集成自感应人造肌肉，可穿戴机器人设备可以监控病人的活动，并通过调整硬度水平提供阻力，促进肌肉功能恢复。)”可知，第五段主要告诉我们关于可变硬度技术的潜在应用，可以帮助病人和残疾人的日常活动，可以监控病人的活动。故选C。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段““While there are still challenges to be addressed before these medical robots can be employed in clinical settings, this research represents an important step towards human-machine integration,” highlights Dr Zhang. “It provides a blueprint for the future development of soft and wearable robots.”(张博士强调：“尽管这些医疗机器人应用于临床环境之前仍有一些挑战需要解决，但这项研究代表了人机集成的重要一步。它为软的可穿戴的机器人的未来发展提供了蓝图。”)”可推知，张博士的研究意义重大，代表了人机集成的重要一步。故选A。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Muscle contraction hardening is necessary for enhancing strength and it also enables rapid reactions in living organisms. Taking inspiration from nature, a team of researchers from Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) has successfully created an electronic artificial muscle that changes between soft and hard states while also possessing the remarkable ability to sense forces and deformations.(肌肉收缩硬化对于增强力量是必要的，它还能使生物体迅速反应。受自然的启发，来自QMUL的研究团队成功创造了一种电子人造肌肉，这种肌肉可以在软硬状态之间变化，同时还具有感知力和变形的非凡能力。)”可知，文章主要介绍了研究人员创造了电子人造肌肉，这种肌肉可以在软硬状态之间变化，同时还具有感知力和变形的非凡能力，可以应用到医学领域，是一种新的突破，故D项“仿生突破——自感应电子人造肌肉”符合文章标题，故选D。 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 Art of Effective Public Speaking Public speaking is a skill that can greatly enhance your personal and professional life. ___16___ Whether you’re presenting at a conference, conveying an idea to your boss, or giving a toast at a wedding, the ability to speak confidently and persuasively is invaluable. One of the most important aspects of public speaking is preparation. ___17___ This includes researching your topic thoroughly, organizing your thoughts, and practicing your delivery. Many beginners make the mistake of thinking they can make it without preparation, but this often leads to an unconvincing presentation. ___18___ Your audience is there to listen to you, not read your slides. Use visual aids to complement (补充) your speech, not to replace it. A good rule of thumb is to have no more than six lines of text per slide, and to use images and graphs whenever possible to illustrate your points. Engaging with your audience is another crucial element of effective public speaking. This could involve asking questions, encouraging participation, or simply making eye contact with Individuals in the room. Remember, public speaking is not a monologue. ___19___ Finally, don’t forget the power of body language. ___20___ Stand tall, use open gestures, and move purposefully around the stage if appropriate. Your physical presence can be just as important as your words in conveying confidence and authority. With practice, anyone can become a skilled public speaker. The key is to focus on your message, connect with your audience, and present yourself with confidence. A. However, many people fear speaking in public. B. It’s a dialogue, even if you’re doing most of the talking. C. Make sure to arrive early and test all equipment beforehand. D. Be careful not to rely too heavily on PowerPoint or other visual aids. E. Your non-verbal communication can significantly impact your message. F. Always have a backup plan in case technology fails during your speech. G. The more you know about your subject, the more confident you’ll feel. 【答案】16. A 17. G 18. D 19. B 20. E 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章介绍了有效演讲的艺术。 【16题详解】 上文“Public speaking is a skill that can greatly enhance your personal and professional life.(公开演讲是一项能大大提升你个人生活和职业生涯的技能)”提到公开演讲是一项重要的技能，下文具体讲述了一些公开演讲的方法，故A项“然而，许多人害怕在公共场合讲话”符合语境，和上文形成转折关系，故选A。 【17题详解】 根据上文“One of the most important aspects of public speaking is preparation.(公开演讲最重要的一个方面是准备)”下文“This includes researching your topic thoroughly, organizing your thoughts, and practicing your delivery.(这包括彻底研究你的主题，组织你的想法，练习你的演讲)”可知，本段是讲述公开演讲之前的准备工作，要熟悉自己的演讲内容并练习，G项“你对你的主题了解得越多，你就会感到越自信”符合语境，G项中“subject”呼应下文的“topic”，故选G。 【18题详解】 空处是本段主题句，根据下文“Your audience is there to listen to you, not read your slides. Use visual aids to complement (补充) your speech, not to replace it.(你的听众是来听你演讲的，而不是看你的幻灯片。使用视觉辅助来补充你的演讲，而不是取代它)”可知，本段是说不能太依赖幻灯片，D项“注意不要过度依赖幻灯片或其他视觉辅助工具”符合语境，故选D。 【19题详解】 根据上文“Remember, public speaking is not a monologue.(记住，公开演讲不是独白)”可知，空处应是接着说公开演讲是什么，B项“它是一场对话，即使大部分时间都是你在说话”符合语境，故选B。 【20题详解】 根据上文“Finally, don't forget the power of body language.(最后，不要忘记肢体语言的力量)”和下文“Stand tall, use open gestures, and move purposefully around the stage if appropriate. Your physical presence can be just as important as your words in conveying confidence and authority.(站直，使用开放的手势，如果合适的话，在舞台上有目的地走动。在传达自信和权威方面，你的身体表现和你的语言一样重要)”可知，本段是关于肢体语言的重要性，E项“你的非语言交流可以显著影响你的信息”符合语境，故选E。 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。 A famous wrestler joined the fight against the enemies of the environment. As a star of wrestling, El Hijo del Santo enjoyed great ___21___ in Mexico and the United States. One day, while listening to the radio, he heard a (n) ___22___ by WILDCOAST, a non-profit environmental group. They were seeking a famous personality to help ___23___ their message. Santo, with his vast fan base, seized the opportunity to ___24___ his influence for a noble cause. Along with other fellow members, he ___25___ San Ignacio Lagoon (圣伊格纳西奥潟湖), a Pacific gray whale birthing ground. He explained to his vast television audience that there were ___26___ to mine salt, drill for oil and gas, and construct resorts in the area, which would ___27___ pollute the Lagoon and potentially ruin the whale birthing ground. Santo urged ___28___ to support the efforts of WILDCOAST and other conservation groups working to ___29___ the beautiful Lagoon. Afterwards, during a school visit near the Lagoon, Santo introduced the ____30____ Lagoon to the children. He asked for their help in preserving this natural wonder, ____31____ them to become promoters of change in their community. His televised campaign brought ____32____ attention to the Lagoon’s protection, attracting worldwide funding. When Santo ____33____ the first year of his work, 7,000 fans watched him accept a “Hero of the Environment” award. He was so moved that he ____34____ for another year, telling his audience, “This is my life’s most important ____35____, and I need all children on my team.” 21. A. life B. time C. freedom D. popularity 22. A. argument B. suggestion C. announcement D. speech 23. A. get across B. take in C. go through D. deal with 24. A. gain B. balance C. experience D. expand 25. A. discovered B. visited C. cleaned D. surveyed 26. A. chances B. duties C. ways D. plans 27. A. severely B. merely C. slightly D. hardly 28. A. actors B. listeners C. viewers D. hosts 29. A. promote B. preserve C. explore D. monitor 30. A. unique B. polluted C. common D. distant 31. A. requiring B. allowing C. informing D. encouraging 32. A. local B. international C. national D. provincial 33. A. completed B. checked C. delayed D. rejected 34. A. waited B. donated C. volunteered D. thought 35. A. change B. fight C. achievement D. competition 【答案】21. D 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. B 30. A 31. D 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过讲述著名摔跤手El Hijo del Santo参与环保行动的过程，包括他听到环保组织的通告后，利用自己的影响力参观并宣传保护圣伊格纳西奥泻湖，向观众和孩子们呼吁保护泻湖，最终获得“环境英雄”奖并继续投入环保工作等一系列事件。 21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：作为摔跤明星，El Hijo del Santo在墨西哥和美国享有很高的人气。A. life生活；B. time时间；C. freedom自由；D. popularity受欢迎程度。根据上文“As a star of wrestling”可知，El Hijo del Santo是一个摔跤明星，在国内外很受欢迎，故选D项。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：一天，在听收音机时，他听到了一个由非营利性环保组织“野生海岸”发布的公告。A. argument论点；B. suggestion建议；C. announcement公告；D. speech演讲。根据上文“listening to the radio, he heard a (n)”可知，是听到了手机里的公告，故选C项。 【23题详解】 考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：他们正在寻找一位名人来帮助传达他们的信息。A. get across传达；B. take in接受；C. go through穿过；D. deal with处理。根据下文“their message”可知，他们在寻找名人来帮助传达信息。故选A项。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：凭借庞大的粉丝基础，桑托抓住了机会，将自己的影响力扩展至一项崇高的事业中。A. gain获得；B. balance平衡；C. experience经验；D. expand扩大。根据上文“with his vast fan base, seized the opportunity to”Santo有大量粉丝，他想扩大这种影响力来做崇高的事情，故选D项。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他和其他成员一起参观了圣伊格纳西奥泻湖，这是太平洋灰鲸的产仔地。A. discovered发现；B. visited参观；C. cleaned清洁；D. surveyed调查。根据下文“San Ignacio Lagoon (圣伊格纳西奥泻湖) , a Pacific gray whale birthing ground. He explained to his vast television audience”可知，他向电视观众解释该地区的情况，所以这里是他去参观，故选B项。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他向广大电视观众解释说，有在该地区开采盐、钻探石油和天然气以及建造度假村的计划，这将严重污染泻湖，并有可能破坏鲸鱼的产仔地。A. chances机会；B. duties职责；C. ways方法；D. plans计划。根据下文“to mine salt, drill for oil and gas, and construct resorts in the area”可知，此处是指在该地区进行一些开发活动的计划，故选D项。 【27题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：他向广大电视观众解释说，有在该地区开采盐、钻探石油和天然气以及建造度假村的计划，这将严重污染泻湖，并有可能破坏鲸鱼的产仔地。A. severely严重；B. merely仅仅；C. slightly轻微；D. hardly几乎。根据下文“pollute the Lagoon and potentially ruin the whale birthing ground”可知，这些开发活动对泻湖的污染情况应该是比较严重的，故选A项。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Santo敦促观众支持“野生海岸”组织和其他致力于保护美丽泻湖的保护组织的努力。A. actors演员；B. listeners听众；C. viewers观众；D. hosts主持人。根据上文“his vast television audience”可知，这里敦促的对象应该是观众，故选C项。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Santo敦促观众支持“野生海岸”组织和其他致力于保护美丽泻湖的保护组织的努力。A. promote促进；B. preserve保护；C. explore探索；D. monitor监测。根据上文“other conservation groups working to”可知，保护组织的工作应该是保护泻湖，故选B项。 【30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：之后，在泻湖附近的一次学校参观中，Santo向孩子们介绍了独特的泻湖。A. unique独特的；B. polluted污染的；C. common普通的；D. distant遥远的。根据上文“during a school visit near the Lagoon, Santo introduced the”及下文“Lagoon to the children”可知，从保护泻湖的角度来看，Santo向孩子们介绍的泻湖应该是有独特价值的，故选A项。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他请求他们帮助保护这一自然奇观，并鼓励他们成为社区变革的推动者。A. requiring要求；B. allowing允许；C. informing通知；D. encouraging鼓励。根据上文“He asked for their help in preserving this natural wonder”及下文“them to become promoters of change in their community”可知，这里是鼓励孩子们参与保护，故选D项。 【32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他的电视宣传活动使泻湖的保护引起了国际关注，吸引了全球资金。A. local本地的；B. international国际的；C. national国家的；D. provincial省级的。根据下文“attracting worldwide funding”可知，是引起了国际的关注，故选B项。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当Santo完成他工作的第一年时，7000名粉丝看着他接受“环境英雄”奖。A. completed完成；B. checked检查；C. delayed延时；D. rejected拒绝。根据下文“the first year of his work”可知，此处是指完成了一年的工作。故选A项。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。他非常感动，以至于又自愿服务了一年，并告诉他的听众：“这是我一生中最重要的战斗，我需要所有的孩子加入我的团队。”A. waited等待；B. donated捐赠；C. volunteered自愿；D. thought思考。根据上文“He was so moved that he”及下文“for another year”可知，他非常感动，所以又自愿服务了一年，故选C项。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他非常感动，以至于又自愿服务了一年，并告诉他的听众：“这是我一生中最重要的战斗，我需要所有的孩子加入我的团队。”A. change改变；B. fight战斗；C. achievement成就；D. competition竞争。根据上文“A famous wrestler joined the fight against the enemies of the environment.”及下文“I need all children on my team”可知，此处指他为环保所做的事是他最重要的战斗，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。 “Experience China: Dunhuang Culture Enters New Zealand” exhibition kicked off in New Zealand's largest city Auckland on Monday. The exhibition ____36____ (bring) by the Gansu Provincial Information Office and the Dunhuang Academy with the aim of vividly showcasing the rich cultural heritage of China. The exhibition featured a systemic selection of Dunhuang murals, colored sculptures, and cave models. It also ____37____ (digital) restored Cave 285 of the Mogao Grottoes. These efforts allowed the audience to bury ____38____ (they) in the historical and cultural essence of the Dunhuang Grottoes. Additionally, performers from the Gansu Performing Arts Group charmed (吸引) the audience with traditional Dunhuang music and dance, offering ____39____ unforgettable audio-visual experience. It aimed to enhance cultural exchanges ____40____ China and New Zealand while promoting people-to-people exchanges by displaying the unique charm of Dunhuang Grottoes art. According to the organizers, Dunhuang culture is an essential part of the ____41____(various) of world culture. Civilizations have become ____42____ (rich) and more colorful with exchanges and mutual learning. They hoped that this exhibition can contribute to ____43____ (strengthen) the people-to-people links in the two countries, facilitating healthy and stable development of bilateral (双边的) relations. “This exhibition is really significant, ____44____ brings a rare opportunity for New Zealanders _____45_____ (engage) with one of the most important cultural and religious sites in the world and facilitates people-to-people exchanges,” said New Zealand parliament member Jenny Salesa. 【答案】36. was brought 37. digitally 38. themselves 39. an 40. between 41. variety 42. richer 43. strengthening 44. which 45. to engage 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了在新西兰最大城市奥克兰举行的“感知中国：敦煌文化走进新西兰”活动。 【36题详解】 考查时态和语态。句意：此次展览由甘肃省新闻办公室和敦煌研究院承办，旨在生动展示中国丰富的文化遗产。空处需要谓语动词，主语The exhibition和bring之间是动宾关系，应用被动语态，而文中描述的活动已经结束，即动作发生在过去，应用一般过去时。故填was brought。 【37题详解】 考查副词。句意：活动还数字化还原了莫高窟第285窟。空处修饰谓语动词restored，需要副词，digital的副词形式应用digitally表示“以数字方式，数字化”符合句意。故填digitally。 【38题详解】 考查代词。句意：这些工作使得观众们沉浸在敦煌石窟的历史和文化精髓中。此处为代词作bury的宾语，they和宾语the audience所指相同，应用反身代词。故填themselves。 【39题详解】 考查冠词。句意：此外，来自甘肃演艺集团的演员们以传统的敦煌歌舞吸引了观众们，为他们提供了一场难忘的视听体验。experience意为“经历”为可数名词单数，空前无限定词，且这里表示 “一次、一场（经历）”，所以此处应用不定冠词，而空后unforgettable以元音音素开头，应用an。故填an。 【40题详解】 考查介词。句意：它旨在促进中新两国之间的文化交流，同时通过展示敦煌石窟艺术的独特魅力促进民间交流。此处为固定短语“between…and…”表示“在……和……之间”符合句意，所以此处使用介词between。故填between。 【41题详解】 考查名词。句意：据组织者介绍，敦煌文化是世界文化多样性的重要组成部分。此处为名词作of的宾语，various的名词为variety意为“多样化”。故填variety。 【42题详解】 考查形容词比较级。句意：通过交流互鉴，文明变得更加丰富多彩。此处为形容词作表语，由并列表语more colorful可知，这里应用形容词比较级。故填richer。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：他们希望这次展览有助于加强两国人民之间的联系，促进双边关系健康稳定发展。此处为非谓语动词作宾语，根据contribute to意为“有助于”中的to是介词可知，其后应接动名词作宾语。故填strengthening。 【44题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：“这次展览真的非常重要，它为新西兰人提供了与世界上最重要文化和宗教遗址之一接触的难得机会，并促进了民间交流。” 新西兰议会议员Jenny Salesa说道。此处为关系词引导的非限制性定语从句，从句中缺少主语，先行词为This exhibition，表示事物，应用关系代词which。故填which。 【45题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：“这次展览真的非常重要，它为新西兰人提供了与世界上最重要文化和宗教遗址之一接触的难得机会，并促进了民间交流。” 新西兰议会议员Jenny Salesa说道。此处为非谓语动词作定语修饰opportunity，修饰opportunity应用动词不定式形式。故填to engage。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你代表学校参加了一场以“绿色生活” (Green Living) 为主题的英语演讲比赛。请你给英国笔友Emma写一封电子邮件分享这次经历，内容包括： 1. 你的演讲内容； 2. 你的收获。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80词左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Emma, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Emma, I hope this email finds you well. I’m excited to share that I recently represented our school in an English speech competition themed "Green Living". In my speech, I emphasized the importance of reducing waste, conserving energy, and promoting sustainable practices in our daily lives. The experience was incredibly rewarding. Not only did I improve my public speaking skills, but I also gained a deeper understanding of environmental issues and the impact of individual actions. It was inspiring to see so many passionate participants advocating for a greener future. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生关于代表学校参加了一场以“绿色生活” (Green Living) 为主题的英语演讲比赛这一情况，给英国笔友Emma写一封电子邮件分享这次经历。 【详解】1.词汇积累 激动的：excited→ thrilled 强调：emphasized → stressed 提高，改善：improve→ enhance 获得：gained→ obtained 2.句式拓展 扩写句子 原句：I’m excited to share that I recently represented our school in an English speech competition themed "Green Living". 拓展句：I’m excited to share that I recently represented our school in an English speech competition, whose theme is "Green Living". 【点睛】【高分句型1】Not only did I improve my public speaking skills, but I also gained a deeper understanding of environmental issues and the impact of individual actions.（运用了Not only…but also的固定句型以及Not only位于句首的倒装用法。） 【高分句型2】It was inspiring to see so many passionate participants advocating for a greener future.（运用了It作形式主语，动词不定式to do作真正的主语的固定句型。） 第二节（满分25分） 47. 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。 Mr. Arthur, who is an elderly man, lives alone in a city. He is a gentle man with a kind smile and he is known for his love of bookstores and his daily walks through the city’s historic district. One evening, as he was returning home from a park, Mr. Arthur realized with a start that his wallet was missing. He went back over his path, searching everywhere in the park. His heart sank with each passing minute, as the wallet contained a cherished photo of his late wife, which he carried as a treasure. The sun began to set, casting long shadows on the streets. Mr. Arthur felt a deep sense of loss and despair. Meanwhile, a young man named John was walking home from his favourite job at the local library. As he passed by the bookstore where Mr. Arthur had visited that day, he noticed something lying in the corner of the sidewalk. Curious, he picked it up and found it to be a worn leather wallet. John opened the wallet, hoping to find some identification to return it to its owner. He took a deep breath when he saw the cash and the personal items inside. Sensing the importance of what he held, he decided to wait at the spot where he found the wallet, hoping that the owner would come back to look for it. As darkness enveloped the city, Mr. Arthur, with a heavy heart, made his way back to his favourite bookstore, one last hope in his eyes. His steps were slow and tired, but his determination was strong. As he approached the bookstore, he saw a figure standing under the streetlight, holding something in his hands. “Excuse me, young man. I was wondering if you happened to see an old wallet?” Mr. Arthur asked in a low voice. The young man’s face lighted up and tended to hand the wall et to the old man. However, he was a little hesitant because he wasn't sure if the wallet actually belonged to the old man. 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。 Sensing the young man’s concern, Mr. Arthur decided to prove he was the owner. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ John smiled and said, “No need, Mr. Arthur. I’m John and I’m just glad I could help.” ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Sensing the young man’s concern, Mr. Arthur decided to prove he was the owner. “My name is Arthur. If you happened to pick up my wallet, you could find a photo of an elder woman in it. She’s my wife. I love her so much, but she has already passed away.” It seemed like Mr. Arthur was lost in memories, and his eyes became moist. Feeling touched and sympathetic, John took out the photo and handed it to the old man. As soon as Mr. Arthur saw the photo clearly, he kissed it with tears streaming down his face, “Thank you, young gentleman. It means too much to me. Please take the cash in my wallet. In this way I hope to express my thanks.” John smiled and said, “No need, Mr. Arthur. I’m John and I’m just glad I could help.” John was relieved to return the wallet to Mr. Arthur. The old man persisted in giving John rewards. John gently shook his head and said, “The person who says thank you should be me. Thank you, sir, for reminding me to cherish my loved ones.” Then John left, leaving Mr. Arthur standing alone, with a contented smile on both faces. 【解析】 【导语】故事以钱包为线索，本文讲述了一位名叫Arthur的老人某天傍晚发现钱包丢了，钱包里有自己已故妻子的照片所以他很焦急，但直到天黑也没找到钱包。与此同时，一个名叫John的年轻人捡到一个钱包并决定在原地等待失主，两人就这样相遇了。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“感觉到年轻人的顾虑，Arthur先生决定证明一下自己就是失主。”可知，第一段可描写Arthur表明身份并提供钱包内容信息（照片），对证无误后John归还钱包，而Arthur表示要给予报酬。 ②由第二段首句内容“约翰笑着说：‘不必了，Arthur先生。我是John，能帮到忙我就很高兴了。’”可知，第二段可描写John坚持不要回报，John感悟到道理，两人最终分别。 2.续写线索：表明身份——描述照片——归还钱包——给予报酬——坚持不收回报——感悟——两人分别 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①交给/递给：hand it to/give it to ②表达：express/convey ③拒绝：shake his head/decline/refuse politely 情绪类 ①感动的：touched/moved ②感谢：thanks/gratitude 【点睛】[高分句型1]. The person who says thank you should be me. (运用了关系代词who引导的定语从句) [高分句型2]. Then John left, leaving Mr. Arthur standing alone, with a contented smile on both faces. (运用了现在分词作状语) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025届清远市普通高中毕业年级教学质量检测（一） 高三英语 注意事项： 1. 本试卷满分120分，考试时间120分钟。 2. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号等填写在答题卡的相应位置。 3. 全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试题卷上无效。 4. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。 5. 考试结束后，将本试题卷和答题卡一并交回。 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 Biggest Music Festivals of All Time Donauinselfest City: Vienna, Austria Founded: 1984 Recorded Attendance: 3,000,000 This open-air festival comprises rock, pop, rap, Electronic Dance Music (EDM), folk, and more. However, this is an event that serves as a platform for unknown and often local performers, so expect the line-up to be filled with artists who are ready to give a surprise but aren't usually part of the mainstream scene. Montreal International Jazz Festival City: Montreal, Canada Founded: 1980 Recorded Attendance: 2,000,000 The world's largest jazz festival closes the streets of Montreal for ten days in an annual tradition. In 2004, it earned a Guinness World Record for its massive attendance of 1,913,868 people for its 25th-anniversary edition. In more recent years, this international celebration has only continued to expand itself, keeping a consistent attendance from noon to midnight of 200,000 attendees per day in all of its capacity. Pol’and’Rock City: Czaplinek, Poland Founded: 1993 Recorded Attendance: 1,000,000 In the open air, this was a festival village with massive food stalls (货摊), and free to attend. Pol'and'Rock was founded and remains a homage to the spirit and ideals of the original Woodstock Festival that has remained active regarding its mission of giving back. This Polish festival shines a spotlight on artists who are not famous. Furthermore, Pol'and'Rock features recreational activities such as a morning yoga lesson and quite a few contests. Rock In Rio City: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Founded: 1985 Recorded Attendance: 700,000 Brazil has been hosting the biggest rock bands in the world since 1985 in Rio de Janeiro. Rock In Rio's first event was a big one, opening with more than one hundred thousand people. This isn't common for a first-time. But given the line-up that they had, there was no other possible outcome for them. The line-up included Queen, Rod Stewart, and Yes, so it's safe to say that it was a legendary show that led the event toward becoming one of the most anticipated ones in the world. 1. Which festival has the longest history? A. Rock In Rio. B. Pol'and'Rock. C. Donauinselfest. D. Montreal International Jazz Festival. 2. What do Donauinselfest and Pol'and'Rock have in common? A. They have a duty to give back. B. They offer free food to visitors. C. They are intended for jazz lovers. D. They feature lesser-known artists. 3. How was the Rock In Rio's first event? A. Popular. B. Tough. C. Advanced. D. Ordinary. B Airplane turbulence (颠簸) is often the “criminal” when someone's suitcase falls out of an overhead bin. Now, though, it’s being blamed for causing an airline to remove a popular snack from its inflight offerings. Korean Air has announced that it will no longer serve ramyeon instant noodles (辛拉面) to passengers traveling in economy class on long flights. “In the case of ramyeon service, burn accidents occur frequently due to hot water,” the airline said in a press release. “In economy class, flight attendants must move several cups of noodles filled with hot water at once, and passengers are crowded together, so the risk of burns has been high.” The airline explained that the change to its inflight snack service on long-distance routes is in response to the increasing trend of turbulence. According to the airline, the number of turbulence occurrences more than doubled in 2024 compared to 2019. “To enhance passenger satisfaction, a self-service snack bar is also available on long flights. We are committed to ensuring passenger safety and will select snacks on each route based on different customer preterences,” the release added. Those snacks include sandwiches, corn dogs, pizza, hot pockets, cookies, chocolate, fruits and so on. Korean Air, which was ranked the 11th best airline in the world for 2024, is one of the many airline companies thinking about the long-term risks of turbulence, which experts say is increasing because of climate change. In 2022, Paul Williams, a professor of atmospheric science at the University of Reading in the UK said that Industry models predicted a double-or three-fold increase in turbulence in the coming years. “Typically, on a transatlantic flight, you might expect 10 minutes of turbulence. I think that in a few decades this may increase to 20 minutes or to half an hour.” he said. 4 Why does Korean Aur make the announcement? A. To satisfy passengers special needs. B. To prevent burn accidents occurring. C. To avoid frequent airplane turbulence. D. To reduce flight attendants’ workload. 5. What do we know about Korean Airs self-service snack bar? A. It serves on selective routes. B. It is set up by some passengers. C. It will close down temporarily. D. It's full of diverse snack choices. 6. What does Paul Williams mainly want to say? A. Airplane turbulence will become severer. B. Airline companies should prevent turbulence. C. Transatlantic flights prove unsafer than before. D. Climate change is a major crisis facing humans. 7. What is the text type? A. A research paper. B. A travel guideline. C. A news report. D. A formal notice. C On the shores of North Africa, ancient cities have stood for thousands of years. The columns of Carthage, in modern- day Tunisia, are a reminder of the once busy Phoenician and Roman port, and along the coast in what's now Libya, lie the majestic ruins of Sabratha's Roman amphitheater (圆形剧场) close (perhaps too close) to the sea. But extreme weather events and rising sea levels mean that both, and around 190 other amazing heritage sites that line Africa's coasts, will be at risk of severe flooding and erosion (侵蚀) more easily in the next 30 years, according to a recent study. In this latest study, Nicholas Simpson of the University of Cape Town and his co- workers mapped out a total of 284 heritage sites that are recognised or under consideration by the UNESCO World Heritage Centre, in the 39 countries that comprise the African coast. They calculated the likely percentage area of a site exposed to a “once- in-a- century” extreme coastal flooding event. “In the 1970s, what used to be a once-ın-a-100- year event happened once in 100 years, ” Simpson says, “ but what we' re seeing is that a once- in-a-100- year event might be happening once in 10 years going forward when climate crisis is worsening. ” Sea levels have been rising at a faster rate over the past three decades compared the past century, the research says. It also found that 56 sites are currently in danger if a “once- in-a- century” flood struck, and that by 2050, if greenhouse gas emissions continue, this number could increase to 198 sites. According to the research, North Africa has the largest number of threatened sites—from the ancient ruins of North Sinai that stretch between the Suez Canal and Gaza, to Tipasa, an ancient Phoenician trading post in present- day Algeria. Simpson feels apprehensive about this, hoping that identifying such heritage sites might “raise alarm bells for climate risk for heritage in Africa”. The study notes that its findings will help prioritize at-risk sites and highlight the need for immediate protective action. “There's an important message of loss and damage from climate change to heritage, which we hope will mobilize greater intent and action, ” says Simpson. 8. What makes it easier for the African heritage sites to suffer according to the text? A. Their locations. B. Their structures. C. Human destruction. D. Their building materials. 9. What does the research focus on? A. The frequency in which climate crisis happens. B. The current physical condition of the heritage sites. C. The probability of natural threats to the heritage sites. D. The previous influence of flooding on the heritage sites. 10. What does the underlined word “apprehensive” in paragraph 5 mean? A. Excited. B. Curious. C. Concerned. D. Pleased. 11. What does the author most probably talk about next? A. The success in repairing the sites. B. Some measures to protect heritage. C. Climate change damage to the sites. D. The future of the African heritage. D Muscle contraction hardening is necessary for enhancing strength and it also enables rapid reactions in living organisms. Taking inspiration from nature, a team of researchers from Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) has successfully created an electronic artificial muscle that changes between soft and hard states while also possessing the remarkable ability to sense forces and deformations. Dr Ketao Zhang, a lecturer at QMUL and the lead researcher, explains the importance of variable-hardness technology in artificial muscle- like actuators (执行器). “Empowering robots, especially those made from flexible materials, with self-sensing capabilities is a key step towards true bionic (仿生) intelligence,” says Dr Zhang. The advanced artificial muscle developed by the researchers exhibits flexibility and stretchability similar to natural muscle, making it perfect for integration into complicated soft robotic systems and adapting to different shapes. With the ability to bear over 200% stretch along the length direction, this flexible actuator shows exceptional durability. By applying different voltages (电压), the artificial muscle can rapidly adjust its hardness, achieving continuous hardness changes over 30 times. Its voltage-driven nature provides a significant advantage in terms of response speed over other types of artificial muscles. Additionally, this wonderful technology can monitor its deformation through resistance changes, removing the need for additional sensor arrangements and simplifying control mechanisms while reducing costs. This flexible variable-hardness technology can be widely used, ranging from soft robotics to medical applications. The integration with the human body opens up possibilities for aiding individuals with disabilities or patients in performing necessary daily tasks. By integrating the self-sensing artificial muscle, wearable robotic devices can monitor a patient's activities and provide resistance by adjusting hardness levels, facilitating muscle function restoration. “While there are still challenges to be addressed before these medical robots can be employed in clinical settings, this research represents an important step towards human-machine integration,” highlights Dr Zhang. “It provides a blueprint for the future development of soft and wearable robots.” 12. What is a feature of the muscle developed by the researchers from QMUL? A It responds slowly in speed. B. It is able to stretch flexibly. C. It functions without electricity. D. It is equipped with extra sensors. 13. What does paragraph 5 mainly tell us about variable-hardness technology? A Its working principles. B. Its design inspirations. C. Its potential applications. D. Its future improvements. 14. What can we infer about the research from Dr Zhang? A. It is of great significance. B. It lacks experts’ responses. C. It hardly meets challenges. D. It has been applied to hospitals. 15. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. A Promising Device — an Artificial Muscle-like Actuator B. A Science Blueprint — the Future Development of Robots C. An Unsolved Challenge — Perfect Human-Machine Integration D. A Bionic Breakthrough — Self-Sensing Electric Artificial Muscles 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 Art of Effective Public Speaking Public speaking is a skill that can greatly enhance your personal and professional life. ___16___ Whether you’re presenting at a conference, conveying an idea to your boss, or giving a toast at a wedding, the ability to speak confidently and persuasively is invaluable. One of the most important aspects of public speaking is preparation. ___17___ This includes researching your topic thoroughly, organizing your thoughts, and practicing your delivery. Many beginners make the mistake of thinking they can make it without preparation, but this often leads to an unconvincing presentation. ___18___ Your audience is there to listen to you not read your slides. Use visual aids to complement (补充) your speech, not to replace it. A good rule of thumb is to have no more than six lines of text per slide, and to use images and graphs whenever possible to illustrate your points. Engaging with your audience is another crucial element of effective public speaking. This could involve asking questions, encouraging participation, or simply making eye contact with Individuals in the room. Remember, public speaking is not a monologue. ___19___ Finally, don’t forget the power of body language. ___20___ Stand tall, use open gestures, and move purposefully around the stage if appropriate. Your physical presence can be just as important as your words in conveying confidence and authority. With practice, anyone can become a skilled public speaker. The key is to focus on your message, connect with your audience, and present yourself with confidence. A. However, many people fear speaking in public. B. It’s a dialogue, even if you’re doing most of the talking. C. Make sure to arrive early and test all equipment beforehand. D. Be careful not to rely too heavily on PowerPoint or other visual aids. E. Your non-verbal communication can significantly impact your message. F. Always have a backup plan in case technology fails during your speech. G. The more you know about your subject, the more confident you’ll feel. 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。 A famous wrestler joined the fight against the enemies of the environment. As a star of wrestling, El Hijo del Santo enjoyed great ___21___ in Mexico and the United States. One day, while listening to the radio, he heard a (n) ___22___ by WILDCOAST, a non-profit environmental group. They were seeking a famous personality to help ___23___ their message. Santo, with his vast fan base, seized the opportunity to ___24___ his influence for a noble cause. Along with other fellow members, he ___25___ San Ignacio Lagoon (圣伊格纳西奥潟湖), a Pacific gray whale birthing ground. He explained to his vast television audience that there were ___26___ to mine salt, drill for oil and gas, and construct resorts in the area, which would ___27___ pollute the Lagoon and potentially ruin the whale birthing ground. Santo urged ___28___ to support the efforts of WILDCOAST and other conservation groups working to ___29___ the beautiful Lagoon. Afterwards, during a school visit near the Lagoon, Santo introduced the ____30____ Lagoon to the children. He asked for their help in preserving this natural wonder, ____31____ them to become promoters of change in their community. His televised campaign brought ____32____ attention to the Lagoon’s protection, attracting worldwide funding. When Santo ____33____ the first year of his work, 7,000 fans watched him accept a “Hero of the Environment” award. He was so moved that he ____34____ for another year, telling his audience, “This is my life’s most important ____35____, and I need all children on my team.” 21. A. life B. time C. freedom D. popularity 22. A. argument B. suggestion C. announcement D. speech 23. A. get across B. take in C. go through D. deal with 24. A. gain B. balance C. experience D. expand 25. A. discovered B. visited C. cleaned D. surveyed 26. A. chances B. duties C. ways D. plans 27. A. severely B. merely C. slightly D. hardly 28 A. actors B. listeners C. viewers D. hosts 29. A. promote B. preserve C. explore D. monitor 30. A. unique B. polluted C. common D. distant 31. A. requiring B. allowing C. informing D. encouraging 32. A. local B. international C. national D. provincial 33. A. completed B. checked C. delayed D. rejected 34. A. waited B. donated C. volunteered D. thought 35. A. change B. fight C. achievement D. competition 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。 “Experience China: Dunhuang Culture Enters New Zealand” exhibition kicked off in New Zealand's largest city Auckland on Monday. The exhibition ____36____ (bring) by the Gansu Provincial Information Office and the Dunhuang Academy with the aim of vividly showcasing the rich cultural heritage of China. The exhibition featured a systemic selection of Dunhuang murals, colored sculptures, and cave models. It also ____37____ (digital) restored Cave 285 of the Mogao Grottoes. These efforts allowed the audience to bury ____38____ (they) in the historical and cultural essence of the Dunhuang Grottoes. Additionally, performers from the Gansu Performing Arts Group charmed (吸引) the audience with traditional Dunhuang music and dance, offering ____39____ unforgettable audio-visual experience. It aimed to enhance cultural exchanges ____40____ China and New Zealand while promoting people-to-people exchanges by displaying the unique charm of Dunhuang Grottoes art. According to the organizers, Dunhuang culture is an essential part of the ____41____(various) of world culture. Civilizations have become ____42____ (rich) and more colorful with exchanges and mutual learning. They hoped that this exhibition can contribute to ____43____ (strengthen) the people-to-people links in the two countries, facilitating healthy and stable development of bilateral (双边的) relations. “This exhibition is really significant, ____44____ brings a rare opportunity for New Zealanders _____45_____ (engage) with one of the most important cultural and religious sites in the world and facilitates people-to-people exchanges,” said New Zealand parliament member Jenny Salesa. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你代表学校参加了一场以“绿色生活” (Green Living) 为主题的英语演讲比赛。请你给英国笔友Emma写一封电子邮件分享这次经历，内容包括： 1. 你的演讲内容； 2. 你的收获。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80词左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Emma, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 47. 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。 Mr. Arthur, who is an elderly man, lives alone in a city. He is a gentle man with a kind smile and he is known for his love of bookstores and his daily walks through the city’s historic district. One evening, as he was returning home from a park, Mr. Arthur realized with a start that his wallet was missing. He went back over his path, searching everywhere in the park. His heart sank with each passing minute, as the wallet contained a cherished photo of his late wife, which he carried as a treasure. The sun began to set, casting long shadows on the streets. Mr. Arthur felt a deep sense of loss and despair. Meanwhile, a young man named John was walking home from his favourite job at the local library. As he passed by the bookstore where Mr. Arthur had visited that day, he noticed something lying in the corner of the sidewalk. Curious, he picked it up and found it to be a worn leather wallet. John opened the wallet, hoping to find some identification to return it to its owner. He took a deep breath when he saw the cash and the personal items inside. Sensing the importance of what he held, he decided to wait at the spot where he found the wallet, hoping that the owner would come back to look for it. As darkness enveloped the city, Mr. Arthur, with a heavy heart, made his way back to his favourite bookstore, one last hope in his eyes. His steps were slow and tired, but his determination was strong. As he approached the bookstore, he saw a figure standing under the streetlight, holding something in his hands. “Excuse me, young man. I was wondering if you happened to see an old wallet?” Mr. Arthur asked in a low voice. The young man’s face lighted up and tended to hand the wall et to the old man. However, he was a little hesitant because he wasn't sure if the wallet actually belonged to the old man. 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。 Sensing the young man’s concern, Mr. Arthur decided to prove he was the owner. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ John smiled and said, “No need, Mr. Arthur. I’m John and I’m just glad I could help.” ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $