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普通高中2024—2025学年(上)高二年级期中考试
英语
注意事项:
1. 答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、班级、考场号、座位号、考生号填写在答题卡上。
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. Why did the man look tired?
A. He watched a late-night movie.
B. He played games until 2: 00 am.
C. He didn’t sleep well after midnight.
2. What does the man suggest the woman do?
A. Take some exercise. B. Prepare for her exams. C. Stop eating fried food.
3. What does the man like best?
A. World news. B. Talk shows. C. TV series.
4. Who might Carol be?
A. A trainer. B. A boss. C. A waitress.
5. What are the speakers doing?
A. Arranging a trip. B. Booking a hotel. C. Boarding a flight.
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。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. What will the weather be like this weekend?
A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Windy.
7. What are the speakers going to do this weekend?
A. Climb a mountain. B. Shop for clothes. C. Go planting trees.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8. Why does the woman come to the exhibition?
A. To get inspiration. B. To shoot some photos. C. To interview the man.
9. What time is it now?
A.8: 30 am. B.9: 30 am. C.10: 30 am.
10 What does the man want the woman to do?
A. Set up her equipment. B. Design the brochures. C. Wait for a while.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11. What is the woman doing?
A. Doing a survey. B. Holding a conference. C. Giving a lecture.
12. How can schools help kids explore their interests?
A. Encourage more group work.
B. Offer more hands-on chances.
C. Develop critical thinking skills.
13. What can parents do to make a difference to their kids?
A. Set a good example.
B. Have a one-on-one talk.
C Engage in school activities.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14. What’s the probable relationship between Jake and Emily?
A. Husband and wife. B. Father and daughter. C. Brother and sister.
15. What will Emily do at 4: 00 pm?
A. Have a meeting. B. See her friend off. C. Take the ballet class.
16. What is Sarah reminded to do when seeing Emily?
A. Give her a snack. B. Leave a message. C. Send her an address.
17. How long will the ballet class last in the afternoon?
A. One hour. B. One and a half hours. C. Two hours.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18. What is Stephen King famous as?
A. A show host. B. A well-known writer. C. A famous actor.
19. What are the target audiences of “Books Connect Us”?
A. Literature lovers.
B. Popular authors.
C. Readers interested in drawing.
20. What is the book The Shining?
A. Non-fiction. B. Children’s book. C. Scary novel.
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
Price and comfort are among the factors, but it is chilly Atlantic mists and gray skies that make pubs in Ireland popular. But those who prize challenge over comfort will find outdoor travel adventures year-round in every corner of the country.
Surfing
Ireland has gained a name for fascinating waves. Taste the fun at Inchydoney Surf School. The school owner Colum McAuley once said, “When the waves break, they roll in for a long distance so you have a lot of time to get to your feet.” For safety reasons, group and private lessons are offered and wetsuits and all equipment are provided. Call to book lessons. For more information, visit Inchydoneysurfschool.com (+3530868695396).
Rock Climbing
Ireland’s mountains have long attracted wanderers. The scaling tradition has led to rock climbing. Vertigo Outdoor in County Wicklow offers lessons for beginners and those learning to lead. Sites are mainly in Dublin and Wicklow, but clients can go farther. For more information, call or fill out a booking form online at vertigooutdoor.com (+3530879971242).
Skiing
If you’re in the market for a beginner’s lesson on skiing, the Ski Club of Ireland is a different, low- key place to try one. Located in south Dublin and accessible by city bus, the Ski Club is a not-for- profit organization devoted to promoting skiing and snowboarding. Inexperienced skiers and snowboarders can contact classes at Skiclub. ie (+353 01 295 5658).
Kitesurfing
Kitesurfing can accurately be called an extreme sport. Beginners can start at Sky High in Tramore. Lessons cover theory and practice with small, controlled kites. Lessons run year-round, but must occasionally be rescheduled if winds are either too strong or nonexistent. Call or complete an online inquiry(询问)form for more information at Skyhigh. ie (+353 087 790 7480).
1. What is the key reason that makes pubs in Ireland well-received?
A. Price. B. Location. C. Weather. D. Comfort.
2. What should visitors do to obtain more details about climbing?
A. Call 353 086 869 5396. B. Visit the website.
C. Send an email inquiry. D. Read online reviews.
3. What do the four activities have in common?
A. Necessary courses are offered. B. They are available year-round.
C. Coaches are with you all the way. D. Free sports equipment is provided.
B
When I woke up after the operation, I received some unexpected and unpleasant news. My doctor told me that I had cancer. The dreaded “C” word! And worse yet, this type of cancer was known as “the silent killer”. “Was I going to live? What was going to happen next? Would I lose my hair?”
Everything happened so quickly. Chemotherapy (化疗) began two weeks later. I learned that on days fourteen through seventeen of my chemotherapy treatments, my hair would start falling out soon.
I was frightened and felt powerless, yet within me a sense of determination appeared. “How could I regain my balance?” On the 14th day, I took a deep breath and made up my mind to check into an oceanfront hotel. When my beautiful daughter and closest girlfriends showed up there with scissors, ready for a Head Shaving Party, I knew this was it. I always love a party, and this unique theme became my way forward, my step out of fear and loneliness. I was ready to face this new situation head-on, to change my state of mind and to love what lay ahead.
Truthfully I couldn’t bear to see their shocked looks when seeing me bald, so I made them part of creating my “new look”. We laughed and cried during the process. It was a memorable day. Standing before them, feeling the wind on my hairless head and seeing my reflection, I felt set free instead of weak. I felt inner beauty, strength and courage.
I changed that day. I bared my head and my soul to them. I realized that none of us really knows what our future holds. All that is certain is now. So I mustn’t spend my time lost in my circumstances. I must spend it celebrating the love, friendship, beauty and joy that surround me. I chose to live fully each day, with or without hair.
4. What can we learn about the author when she heard the doctor’s “C” word?
A. She was emotionally overwhelmed.
B. Her desire to survive was awakened soon.
C. She was not sure about her upcoming treatment.
D. She decided to have chemotherapy without delay.
5. What did the author decide to do according to paragraph 3?
A. Team up with others. B. Rise to the challenge.
C. Seek comfort from friends. D. Live in a hotel at seaside.
6. How did the author feel when her Head Shaving Party ended?
A. Hopeless. B. Shocked. C. Burdenless. D. Embarrassed.
7. What is the best title for the text?
A. Life of the Party B. Be True to Yourself
C. Go Where You Look D. Look Life in the Face
C
“No pains, no gains” is an old saying in English. It means that one has to suffer or work hard in order to succeed or make progress. The expression is now often used to push people to train harder or exercise more to get good effects.
“But just how much pain do you have to have from weight training? The answer depends on what you are trying to gain,” fitness experts say. For years, some trainers have told people that to get the best results, they need to train “until failure.” Training “until failure” means that you do an exercise until you cannot do one more repetition. Some recent studies, however, suggest training “until failure” with weights may only help some people.
Michael Zourdos, who co-reviewed 55 research papers in Sports Medicine, said those aiming to increase muscle mass can consider training to failure, which may build bigger muscles but isn’t needed to increase strength.
For the average person simply looking to increase their fitness levels, Zourdos said it’s much easier to get results. He explained people who work out regularly would benefit from an intense period that comes within 5 to 10 repetitions of failure. He also said that people who train until failure might be so tired and in so much pain that they miss their next workout or two. In rare cases, extremely difficult training can even be harmful.
James Fisher, a sport science expert in Southampton, England, said many dislike working to tiredness. He noted that if short on time, one can push harder and shorten the gym session. For strength, muscles need a certain push. But the best workout is one that people will actually do. Failure training can be part of workouts for various fitness goals, with muscle rest needed. For experienced people, save it for some works or the last set as it’s tough. “It’s not meant to be for every person, every time they work out,” Fisher said. “This is a tough way to exercise.”
8. What determines the pain weight training brings about?
A. Types of fitness. B. Advice of experts.
C. Training quantity. D. Established goals.
9. What can be inferred about “failure training” from Paragraph 4?
A. It comes at a cost at times. B. It has nothing but benefits.
C. It’s much easier to get results. D. It acts on “no pains, no gains”.
10. What is the author’s attitude towards “until failure”?
A. Doubtful. B. Objective. C. Supportive. D. Indifferent.
11. What does James Fisher want to stress about workout in the last paragraph?
A. It’s individual-specific. B. It’s universally applicable.
C. It’s very tough to stick to. D. It’s a must for most people.
D
A team of scientists at NTU Singapore has developed grain-sized soft robots that can be controlled using magnetic fields(磁场) for targeted drug delivery, paving the way to possible improved treatment in future. The study is believed to be the first reported instance of tiny robots that can transport up to four different drugs and release them in reprogrammable orders and doses(剂量).
“Compared to earlier small-scale robots which can only carry up to three types of drugs and cannot be programmed for release in order, the newly-developed tiny robots offer precision(精确) functions that have the potential to significantly improve the result of treatment while minimising side effects,” said the research team.
The NTU team had previously developed magnetically controlled tiny robots capable of complex operation such as “swimming” through tight spaces and finding tiny objects.
Building on their earlier work, lead investigator, Assistant Professor Lum Guo Zhan from the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering(MAE), said the idea was from the 1960s film “Fantastic Voyage”, in which a repairman became as small as a cell to repair damage in an injured scientist’s brain.
Unlike existing tiny robots that cannot precisely control their directions, the newly developed soft robot can exactly and quickly roll and move to the place having problems. It offers great potential for navigating complex, unstructured environments inside the human body.
In lab experiments, the robot completed tasks in water mimicking the human body’s conditions. The robot was first placed on a surface divided into four sections, and it succeeded in moving to each section at speeds of between 0.30mm and 16.5mm per second and releasing a different drug in each section, proving its ability to carry various drugs and to be programmable for their release in a controlled manner. In a thicker liquid, it also performed well. With minimal drug leakage after eight hours, it’s good for precise drug delivery.
The NTU research team is now looking to make their robots even smaller so that they could eventually be used to provide pioneering treatments for cancer treatments. Before these tiny robots are used for such medical treatments, the NTU researchers aim to further evaluate their performance with organ-on-chip devices and animal models.
12. What’s the purpose of Lum Guo Zhan’s mention of “Fantastic Voyage”?
A. To stress sci-fi movies effect.
B. To explain the structure of cells.
C. To introduce an interesting movie.
D. To show the inspiration for their work.
13. How do the newly-developed soft robots differ from earlier small-scale robots?
A. They have higher accuracy.
B. They can carry more drug doses.
C. They can be programmed automatically.
D. They make the treatment more effective.
14 What does the underlined word “mimicking” mean in paragraph 6?
A. Imagining. B. Copying. C. Matching. D. Affecting.
15. What does the last paragraph want to show us about the tiny robots?
A. The basis of their theory. B. The direction of next efforts.
C. The unavoidable disadvantages. D. The doubt from the public.
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。
When stuck in negative (消极的) energy, it’s hard to break free. ____16____ Whatever method is employed, do remember that your happiness matters most.
Forgive those who have wronged you in the past. Think about all of the people who have hurt you, whether it was recently or a long time ago. Do you still harbor negative feelings toward these individuals? ____17____ Take a moment to mentally forgive the people who have hurt you, and throw away their influence from your life. Forgiveness doesn’t mean you have to trust or like the person in question. It means that you’re absolving yourself of the issue and the bad emotions that comes with it.
Always put your own happiness first. Thinking of others more than of yourself is true. ____18____ Before agreeing to do something with a friend or family member, decide if it’s something that would make you happy or not. By avoiding stressful activities and tasks, you can invite a lot more positive, productive energy into your life. For instance, if you don’t like traveling but your friends invite you on a weekend trip in the city, put your foot down and explain why you would rather not go.
____19____ If you want to achieve something big, think of actionable ways you can attain them. Don’t expect to fulfill your dreams in a week or a month — instead, divide them into small, achievable baby measures. As you achieve each measure, take a moment to celebrate the little achievements! If you want to become fluent in another language, you’ll need to develop a study plan first. ____20____
A. Take separate steps to achieve your goals.
B. Take measures to celebrate the achievements.
C. Luckily, there are ways to bring in positive energy.
D. Lots of practice is the best way to improve your language skills.
E. However, you should try not to forget about yourself in the process.
F. If so, you could be welcoming negative energy into your life without realizing it.
G. Start by learning basic grammar and vocabulary, and then work your way up to speaking conversationally.
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四个选项中选出最佳选项。
I have been chasing an official autism diagnosis (自闭症诊断) for over three years. Just when I turned forty, I finally got my official diagnosis. Leaving the clinic, I ____21____ with relief in my car. Then, remembering my free birthday coffee credit, I decided that it was the perfect time to ____22____.
After ____23____ a bit to drive safely, I ____24____ to the coffee shop and pulled into the drive-thru (得来速). At the speaker, I gave my loyalty number and ____25____ my coffee. All the staff cheerily wished me a happy birthday.
A truck driver behind me said something as the jam-packed line of people was moving ____26____. I ignored it at first because my car window was closed. Then I lowered my window down and stuck my head out of the window, asking him to ____27____ himself. “Happy birthday! Can you eat cakes?” was his ____28____. I cried again and said I was turning forty.
The lady behind the window ____29____ me, “You don’t look over twenty-five. You’ll be fine!” With a smile, she handed me my drink and a birthday cake paid by the truck driver behind me. _____30_____ not to cry again, I thanked him with _____31_____ eyes before driving off, and then broke down into tears.
Having only heard _____32_____ of strangers’ kindness and the “next person pays” gesture, I was unprepared for the emotional impact when it _____33_____ to me today. Just at the moment, I received a result of my autism that had brought me _____34_____ after three long years. The simple gift of a cake, paid by a truck driver I never met, brought me to tears in a way I never thought _____35_____.
21. A. sighed B. wept C. slept D. whispered
22. A. reflect B. share C. quit D. celebrate
23. A. calming down B. staying on C. moving on D. slowing down
24. A. agreed B. promised C. headed D. refused
25. A. sold B. tasted C. ordered D. drank
26. A. constantly B. slowly C. regularly D. silently
27. A. repeat B. behave C. enjoy D. help
28. A. doubt B. responsibility C. excuse D. reply
29. A. comforted B. blamed C. spotted D. understood
30. A. Stopping B. Expecting C. Struggling D. Pretending
31. A. sleepy B. watery C. curious D. sharp
32. A. lies B. adventures C. lessons D. stories
33. A. happened B. belonged C. announced D. referred
34. A. anxiety B. relief C. care D. pride
35. A. perfect B. proper C. possible D. clear
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。
Three-Body, adapted from the science fiction novel The Three-Body Problem, became the best TV drama ____36____ China’s national TV arts award unveiled(揭晓) on October 20. The drama’s director Yang Lei received the honor of the best TV drama director of the China TV Golden Eagle Award, ____37____ was unveiled in Changsha, central China’s Hunan Province. In his acceptance speech, Yang said that Chinese science fiction faces challenges ____38____(it). He said whenever science fiction is mentioned, audiences tend to____39____(immediate) think of Western sci-fi stories and movies. “When I was creating Three-Body, I wanted to take a different path. I hoped it would be a Chinese sci-fi story, one that has ____40____ sense of Chinese identity,” he said, ____41____(add) that he approached the filming with a realist point of view. He went on to say that the rapid advancement of China’s technology has provided rich ground for science fiction to grow. He calls on all Chinese sci-fi creators to make full use of Chinese elements in their work to bring the dream of science fiction into ____42____(real) and to let the universe shine for Chinese science fiction. Since its release(发行) in January 2023, the 30- episode(集) drama ____43____(receive) good remarks. It ____44____(rate) 8.7 out of 10 by over 480,000 viewers on China’s popular review platform Douban as of Sunday. Fans of Three-Body expressed their excitement after the series received the award. “I’m so excited! A unique Chinese path for science fiction has been explored,” said a Chinese fan _____45_____(name) Wang Jingyi.
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,近期你们学校围绕“Future on Science”的主题,举办了第六届“校园科技节”活动,请你给英国朋友Chris写一封邮件,分享这次经历。内容包括:
1. 目的意图;
2. 活动安排;
3. 活动感受。
注意:1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
Dear Chris,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
As a new business owner, I was asked to speak on a small-business discussion for the Kirkland Chamber of Commerce. Not one ounce of me wanted to do it. I was absolutely frightened. But I thought it could be a great chance for my growing business.
I was told it would be a group of four speakers. I’d be the third to speak. I would do a two-or three- minute speech. I’d be up there with all the other speakers. And it would be “no big deal”. From the moment I agreed to do the speech, I started writing my speech. I would read my speech to my son. He must have heard me repeat that speech a hundred times. I would write and rewrite. I’d wake up in the middle of the night with a great line to add.
The day of the speech, I walked into the event hall. I never noticed how large that room truly was. It felt like a football field. I asked Bill Vadino, the Executive Director, “How many people are coming today?” Without thinking, he said, “Over one hundred people are coming today. They are all so excited for the small-business discussion.”
He said it as if that would ease my mind. It did not. I regretted I had asked.
Just then, I got a text. It was from my son. He said, “Good luck today, Mom.” A little smile came over my face. Then, I heard, “Can everyone please take their seats?”
As I sat there looking out over the crowd, I heard Bill begin to introduce key audience members. He said, “I’d like to thank the mayor of Kirkland for joining us today. I’d like to welcome the president of the Seattle Seahawks and the president of Puget Sound Energy.” “What now? Who? The mayor? The president of the Seattle Seahawks? What is happening here? These very important people are going to listen to me? Me? A thirty-six-year-old, single mom with a new small business? What could I possibly have to say that they want to hear?” Next thing I knew, it was my time to speak. As Bill introduced me, I grabbed my notes and headed for the stand.
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。
At this point, I was blinded by nerves.
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As the event ended, a woman walked up to me with her eyes full of admiration.
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普通高中2024—2025学年(上)高二年级期中考试
英语
注意事项:
1. 答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、班级、考场号、座位号、考生号填写在答题卡上。
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. Why did the man look tired?
A. He watched a late-night movie.
B. He played games until 2: 00 am.
C. He didn’t sleep well after midnight.
2. What does the man suggest the woman do?
A. Take some exercise. B. Prepare for her exams. C. Stop eating fried food.
3. What does the man like best?
A. World news. B. Talk shows. C. TV series.
4. Who might Carol be?
A. A trainer. B. A boss. C. A waitress.
5. What are the speakers doing?
A. Arranging a trip. B. Booking a hotel. C. Boarding a flight.
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。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. What will the weather be like this weekend?
A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Windy.
7. What are the speakers going to do this weekend?
A. Climb a mountain. B. Shop for clothes. C. Go planting trees.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8. Why does the woman come to the exhibition?
A. To get inspiration. B. To shoot some photos. C. To interview the man.
9. What time is it now?
A.8: 30 am. B.9: 30 am. C.10: 30 am.
10. What does the man want the woman to do?
A. Set up her equipment. B. Design the brochures. C. Wait for a while.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11. What is the woman doing?
A. Doing a survey. B. Holding a conference. C. Giving a lecture.
12. How can schools help kids explore their interests?
A. Encourage more group work.
B. Offer more hands-on chances.
C. Develop critical thinking skills.
13. What can parents do to make a difference to their kids?
A. Set a good example.
B. Have a one-on-one talk.
C. Engage in school activities.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14. What’s the probable relationship between Jake and Emily?
A. Husband and wife. B. Father and daughter. C. Brother and sister.
15. What will Emily do at 4: 00 pm?
A. Have a meeting. B. See her friend off. C. Take the ballet class.
16. What is Sarah reminded to do when seeing Emily?
A. Give her a snack. B. Leave a message. C. Send her an address.
17. How long will the ballet class last in the afternoon?
A. One hour. B. One and a half hours. C. Two hours.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18. What is Stephen King famous as?
A. A show host. B. A well-known writer. C. A famous actor.
19. What are the target audiences of “Books Connect Us”?
A. Literature lovers.
B. Popular authors.
C. Readers interested in drawing.
20. What is the book The Shining?
A. Non-fiction. B. Children’s book. C. Scary novel.
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
Price and comfort are among the factors, but it is chilly Atlantic mists and gray skies that make pubs in Ireland popular. But those who prize challenge over comfort will find outdoor travel adventures year-round in every corner of the country.
Surfing
Ireland has gained a name for fascinating waves. Taste the fun at Inchydoney Surf School. The school owner Colum McAuley once said, “When the waves break, they roll in for a long distance so you have a lot of time to get to your feet.” For safety reasons, group and private lessons are offered and wetsuits and all equipment are provided. Call to book lessons. For more information, visit Inchydoneysurfschool.com (+3530868695396).
Rock Climbing
Ireland’s mountains have long attracted wanderers. The scaling tradition has led to rock climbing. Vertigo Outdoor in County Wicklow offers lessons for beginners and those learning to lead. Sites are mainly in Dublin and Wicklow, but clients can go farther. For more information, call or fill out a booking form online at vertigooutdoor.com (+3530879971242).
Skiing
If you’re in the market for a beginner’s lesson on skiing, the Ski Club of Ireland is a different, low- key place to try one. Located in south Dublin and accessible by city bus, the Ski Club is a not-for- profit organization devoted to promoting skiing and snowboarding. Inexperienced skiers and snowboarders can contact classes at Skiclub. ie (+353 01 295 5658).
Kitesurfing
Kitesurfing can accurately be called an extreme sport. Beginners can start at Sky High in Tramore. Lessons cover theory and practice with small, controlled kites. Lessons run year-round, but must occasionally be rescheduled if winds are either too strong or nonexistent. Call or complete an online inquiry(询问)form for more information at Skyhigh. ie (+353 087 790 7480).
1. What is the key reason that makes pubs in Ireland well-received?
A. Price. B. Location. C. Weather. D. Comfort.
2. What should visitors do to obtain more details about climbing?
A. Call 353 086 869 5396. B. Visit the website.
C. Send an email inquiry. D. Read online reviews.
3. What do the four activities have in common?
A. Necessary courses are offered. B. They are available year-round.
C. Coaches are with you all the way. D. Free sports equipment is provided.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了爱尔兰的户外运动,列出了几种受欢迎的运动,包括冲浪、攀岩、滑雪和风筝冲浪,并提供了相关的信息以及适合初学者的课程和联系方式。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“Price and comfort are among the factors, but it is chilly Atlantic mists and gray skies that make pubs in Ireland popular. (价格和舒适度是其中的因素,但正是寒冷的大西洋薄雾和灰色的天空让爱尔兰的酒吧很受欢迎。)”可知,爱尔兰的酒吧很受欢迎是因为寒冷的大西洋薄雾和灰色的天空,即天气。故选C项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Rock Climbing下的“For more information, call or fill out a booking form online at vertigooutdoor.com (+3530879971242). (如需了解更多信息,请致电vertigooutdoor.com(+3530879971242)或在线填写预订表格。)”可知,游客要获取更多有关攀岩的详细信息可以去访问网站。故选B项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Surfing下的“For safety reasons, group and private lessons are offered and wetsuits and all equipment are provided. (出于安全原因,提供团体和私人课程,并提供潜水衣和所有设备。)”,Rock Climbing下的“Vertigo Outdoor in County Wicklow offers lessons for beginners and those learning to lead. (威克洛郡的Vertigo Outdoor为初学者和学习领导的人提供课程。)”,Skiing下的“If you’re in the market for a beginner’s lesson on skiing, the Ski Club of Ireland is a different, low- key place to try one. (如果你在市场上参加滑雪初学者课程,爱尔兰滑雪俱乐部是一个不同的、低调的地方可以尝试。)”,Kitesurfing下的“Lessons cover theory and practice with small, controlled kites. (课程涵盖理论和实践,使用小型受控风筝。)”可知,每个活动均提供了必要的课程。故选A项。
B
When I woke up after the operation, I received some unexpected and unpleasant news. My doctor told me that I had cancer. The dreaded “C” word! And worse yet, this type of cancer was known as “the silent killer”. “Was I going to live? What was going to happen next? Would I lose my hair?”
Everything happened so quickly. Chemotherapy (化疗) began two weeks later. I learned that on days fourteen through seventeen of my chemotherapy treatments, my hair would start falling out soon.
I was frightened and felt powerless, yet within me a sense of determination appeared. “How could I regain my balance?” On the 14th day, I took a deep breath and made up my mind to check into an oceanfront hotel. When my beautiful daughter and closest girlfriends showed up there with scissors, ready for a Head Shaving Party, I knew this was it. I always love a party, and this unique theme became my way forward, my step out of fear and loneliness. I was ready to face this new situation head-on, to change my state of mind and to love what lay ahead.
Truthfully, I couldn’t bear to see their shocked looks when seeing me bald, so I made them part of creating my “new look”. We laughed and cried during the process. It was a memorable day. Standing before them, feeling the wind on my hairless head and seeing my reflection, I felt set free instead of weak. I felt inner beauty, strength and courage.
I changed that day. I bared my head and my soul to them. I realized that none of us really knows what our future holds. All that is certain is now. So I mustn’t spend my time lost in my circumstances. I must spend it celebrating the love, friendship, beauty and joy that surround me. I chose to live fully each day, with or without hair.
4. What can we learn about the author when she heard the doctor’s “C” word?
A. She was emotionally overwhelmed.
B. Her desire to survive was awakened soon.
C. She was not sure about her upcoming treatment.
D. She decided to have chemotherapy without delay.
5. What did the author decide to do according to paragraph 3?
A. Team up with others. B. Rise to the challenge.
C. Seek comfort from friends. D. Live in a hotel at seaside.
6. How did the author feel when her Head Shaving Party ended?
A. Hopeless. B. Shocked. C. Burdenless. D. Embarrassed.
7. What is the best title for the text?
A. Life of the Party B. Be True to Yourself
C. Go Where You Look D. Look Life in the Face
【答案】4. A 5. B 6. C 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文,讲述了作者在得知自己患癌之后,通过与亲友举行剃头派对,从恐惧、脆弱中走出,积极面对生活的故事。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段中的“Was I going to live? What was going to happen next? Would I lose my hair?(我还能活吗?接下来会发生什么?我会掉头发吗?)可知,作者听到自己患癌时情感上不知所措。故选A。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“I was ready to face this new situation head-on, to change my state of mind and to love what lay ahead.(我准备好直面这个新情况,改变我的心态,热爱未来)”可知,作者决定迎难而上、迎接挑战。故选B。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Standing before them, feeling the wind on my hairless head and seeing my reflection, I felt set free instead of weak. I felt inner beauty, strength and courage.(站在他们面前,感受着风吹在我无发的头上,看着我的倒影,我感到解放了,而不是虚弱。我感受到了内在的美丽、力量和勇气)”可知,作者在剃头派对结束时感到无拘无束。故选C。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据最后一段“I changed that day. I bared my head and my soul to them. I realized that none of us really knows what our future holds. All that is certain is now. So I mustn’t spend my time lost in my circumstances. I must spend it celebrating the love, friendship, beauty and joy that surround me. I chose to live fully each day, with or without hair.(那天我改变了。我向他们袒露我的头和我的灵魂。我意识到我们都不知道自己的未来会怎样。唯一确定的是现在。所以我不能把时间浪费在我的处境中。我必须用它来庆祝我周围的爱、友谊、美丽和快乐。不管有没有头发,我都选择充实地度过每一天)”可知,文章讲述了作者身患癌症,但却不逃避,标题应为“直面人生”。故选D。
C
“No pains, no gains” is an old saying in English. It means that one has to suffer or work hard in order to succeed or make progress. The expression is now often used to push people to train harder or exercise more to get good effects.
“But just how much pain do you have to have from weight training? The answer depends on what you are trying to gain,” fitness experts say. For years, some trainers have told people that to get the best results, they need to train “until failure.” Training “until failure” means that you do an exercise until you cannot do one more repetition. Some recent studies, however, suggest training “until failure” with weights may only help some people.
Michael Zourdos, who co-reviewed 55 research papers in Sports Medicine, said those aiming to increase muscle mass can consider training to failure, which may build bigger muscles but isn’t needed to increase strength.
For the average person simply looking to increase their fitness levels, Zourdos said it’s much easier to get results. He explained people who work out regularly would benefit from an intense period that comes within 5 to 10 repetitions of failure. He also said that people who train until failure might be so tired and in so much pain that they miss their next workout or two. In rare cases, extremely difficult training can even be harmful.
James Fisher, a sport science expert in Southampton, England, said many dislike working to tiredness. He noted that if short on time, one can push harder and shorten the gym session. For strength, muscles need a certain push. But the best workout is one that people will actually do. Failure training can be part of workouts for various fitness goals, with muscle rest needed. For experienced people, save it for some works or the last set as it’s tough. “It’s not meant to be for every person, every time they work out,” Fisher said. “This is a tough way to exercise.”
8. What determines the pain weight training brings about?
A. Types of fitness. B. Advice of experts.
C. Training quantity. D. Established goals.
9. What can be inferred about “failure training” from Paragraph 4?
A. It comes at a cost at times. B. It has nothing but benefits.
C. It’s much easier to get results. D. It acts on “no pains, no gains”.
10. What is the author’s attitude towards “until failure”?
A. Doubtful. B. Objective. C. Supportive. D. Indifferent.
11. What does James Fisher want to stress about workout in the last paragraph?
A. It’s individual-specific. B. It’s universally applicable.
C. It’s very tough to stick to. D. It’s a must for most people.
【答案】8. D 9. A 10. B 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章探讨了“没有付出就没有收获”这一理念在健身中的应用,特别是关于力量训练中“until failure(力竭)”的训练方式,同时,强调训练强度应根据个人目标调整,过度训练可能导致疲惫和伤害。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“ ‘But just how much pain do you have to have from weight training? The answer depends on what you are trying to gain,’ fitness experts say. (“但是,你在举重训练中到底要承受多少痛苦呢?健身专家说,答案取决于你想要获得什么。”)”可知,目标决定了负重训练带来的痛苦。故选D项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中“He also said that people who train until failure might be so tired and in so much pain that they miss their next workout or two. In rare cases, extremely difficult training can even be harmful. (他还说,训练到失败的人可能会非常疲惫和痛苦,以至于他们错过了下一两次锻炼。在极少数情况下,极其困难的训练甚至可能是有害的。)”可知,failure training是有代价的。故选A项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Michael Zourdos, who co-reviewed 55 research papers in Sports Medicine, said those aiming to increase muscle mass can consider training to failure, which may build bigger muscles but isn’t needed to increase strength. (共同审查了《运动医学》杂志上55篇研究论文的迈克尔·祖多斯(Michael Zourdos)表示,那些旨在增加肌肉质量的人可以考虑训练失败,这可能会锻炼更大的肌肉,但不是增加力量所必需的。)”可知,阐述了其被认可的方面,以及第四段“For the average person simply looking to increase their fitness levels, Zourdos said it’s much easier to get results. He explained people who work out regularly would benefit from an intense period that comes within 5 to 10 repetitions of failure. He also said that people who train until failure might be so tired and in so much pain that they miss their next workout or two. In rare cases, extremely difficult training can even be harmful. (对于只想提高体能水平的普通人来说,Zourdos说获得结果要容易得多。他解释说,经常锻炼的人会从重复5到10次失败的高强度时期中受益。他还说,训练到失败的人可能会非常疲惫和痛苦,以至于他们错过了下一两次锻炼。在极少数情况下,极其困难的训练甚至可能是有害的。)”可知,阐述了其局限性和可能存在的问题,因此作者没有偏向于支持或反对“until failure”,只是客观地把不同情况、不同观点以及相关研究发现等都呈现出来,所以作者的态度是客观的。故选B项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“ ‘It’s not meant to be for every person, every time they work out,’ Fisher said. ‘This is a tough way to exercise.’ (“这并不意味着每个人都适合每次锻炼,”费舍尔说。“这是一种艰难的锻炼方式。”)”可知,关于锻炼,Fisher认为要因人而异。故选A项。
D
A team of scientists at NTU Singapore has developed grain-sized soft robots that can be controlled using magnetic fields(磁场) for targeted drug delivery, paving the way to possible improved treatment in future. The study is believed to be the first reported instance of tiny robots that can transport up to four different drugs and release them in reprogrammable orders and doses(剂量).
“Compared to earlier small-scale robots which can only carry up to three types of drugs and cannot be programmed for release in order, the newly-developed tiny robots offer precision(精确) functions that have the potential to significantly improve the result of treatment while minimising side effects,” said the research team.
The NTU team had previously developed magnetically controlled tiny robots capable of complex operation such as “swimming” through tight spaces and finding tiny objects.
Building on their earlier work, lead investigator, Assistant Professor Lum Guo Zhan from the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering(MAE), said the idea was from the 1960s film “Fantastic Voyage”, in which a repairman became as small as a cell to repair damage in an injured scientist’s brain.
Unlike existing tiny robots that cannot precisely control their directions, the newly developed soft robot can exactly and quickly roll and move to the place having problems. It offers great potential for navigating complex, unstructured environments inside the human body.
In lab experiments, the robot completed tasks in water mimicking the human body’s conditions. The robot was first placed on a surface divided into four sections, and it succeeded in moving to each section at speeds of between 0.30mm and 16.5mm per second and releasing a different drug in each section, proving its ability to carry various drugs and to be programmable for their release in a controlled manner. In a thicker liquid, it also performed well. With minimal drug leakage after eight hours, it’s good for precise drug delivery.
The NTU research team is now looking to make their robots even smaller so that they could eventually be used to provide pioneering treatments for cancer treatments. Before these tiny robots are used for such medical treatments, the NTU researchers aim to further evaluate their performance with organ-on-chip devices and animal models.
12. What’s the purpose of Lum Guo Zhan’s mention of “Fantastic Voyage”?
A. To stress sci-fi movies effect.
B. To explain the structure of cells.
C. To introduce an interesting movie.
D. To show the inspiration for their work.
13. How do the newly-developed soft robots differ from earlier small-scale robots?
A. They have higher accuracy.
B. They can carry more drug doses.
C. They can be programmed automatically.
D. They make the treatment more effective.
14. What does the underlined word “mimicking” mean in paragraph 6?
A. Imagining. B. Copying. C. Matching. D. Affecting.
15. What does the last paragraph want to show us about the tiny robots?
A. The basis of their theory. B. The direction of next efforts.
C. The unavoidable disadvantages. D. The doubt from the public.
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. B 15. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了新加坡南洋理工大学的科学家们开发了可用磁场控制的微型软体机器人,实现精准药物输送。这种机器人能携带多达四种药物,并以可编程顺序释放,潜力巨大,有望改善治疗效果并减少副作用。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“Building on their earlier work, lead investigator, Assistant Professor Lum Guo Zhan from the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering(MAE), said the idea was from the 1960s film “Fantastic Voyage”, in which a repairman became as small as a cell to repair damage in an injured scientist’s brain. (基于他们早期工作,首席研究员、机械与航空航天工程学院的助理教授Lum Guo Zhan表示,这个想法来自20世纪60年代的电影《神奇旅程》,在这部电影中,一名修理工变得和细胞一样小,以修复受伤科学家大脑中的损伤。)”可知,Lum Guo Zhan提及“Fantastic Voyage”是为了说明该电影启发了他们的研究工作,故选D项。
13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段中的“Unlike existing tiny robots that cannot precisely control their directions, the newly developed soft robot can exactly and quickly roll and move to the place having problems. (与现有的无法精确控制方向的微型机器人不同,新开发的软体机器人可以准确且快速地滚动并移动到有问题的地方。)”可知,不同与早期的微型机器人,这款机器人具有更高的精确度,故选A项。
【14题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第六段中的“In lab experiments, the robot completed tasks in water mimicking the human body’s conditions. (在实验室实验中,机器人在水中完成任务,……人体的状况。)”可知,机器人在水中完成任务,而水是在模仿人体的状况,也就是尽可能去模仿出类似人体内部环境的条件以便让机器人进行相关测试,mimicking在句中意为“模仿、复制”,故选B项。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Before these tiny robots are used for such medical treatments, the NTU researchers aim to further evaluate their performance with organ-on-chip devices and animal models. (在这些微型机器人用于此类医疗治疗之前,南洋理工大学的研究人员旨在通过器官芯片设备和动物模型进一步评估它们的性能。)”可知,最后一段是想给读者介绍下一步努力的方向,故选B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。
When stuck in negative (消极的) energy, it’s hard to break free. ____16____ Whatever method is employed, do remember that your happiness matters most.
Forgive those who have wronged you in the past. Think about all of the people who have hurt you, whether it was recently or a long time ago. Do you still harbor negative feelings toward these individuals? ____17____ Take a moment to mentally forgive the people who have hurt you, and throw away their influence from your life. Forgiveness doesn’t mean you have to trust or like the person in question. It means that you’re absolving yourself of the issue and the bad emotions that comes with it.
Always put your own happiness first. Thinking of others more than of yourself is true. ____18____ Before agreeing to do something with a friend or family member, decide if it’s something that would make you happy or not. By avoiding stressful activities and tasks, you can invite a lot more positive, productive energy into your life. For instance, if you don’t like traveling but your friends invite you on a weekend trip in the city, put your foot down and explain why you would rather not go.
____19____ If you want to achieve something big, think of actionable ways you can attain them. Don’t expect to fulfill your dreams in a week or a month — instead, divide them into small, achievable baby measures. As you achieve each measure, take a moment to celebrate the little achievements! If you want to become fluent in another language, you’ll need to develop a study plan first. ____20____
A. Take separate steps to achieve your goals.
B. Take measures to celebrate the achievements.
C. Luckily, there are ways to bring in positive energy.
D. Lots of practice is the best way to improve your language skills.
E. However, you should try not to forget about yourself in the process.
F. If so, you could be welcoming negative energy into your life without realizing it.
G. Start by learning basic grammar and vocabulary, and then work your way up to speaking conversationally.
【答案】16. C 17. F 18. E 19. A 20. G
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了摆脱消极情绪,引入积极能量的几个方法。
【16题详解】
上文“When stuck in negative energy, it’s hard to break free.(当陷入消极能量时,很难挣脱出来)”表明陷入消极能量无法自拔的状态,下文“Whatever method is employed, do remember that your happiness matters most.(无论采用什么方法,都要记住你的幸福最重要)”及下一段“Forgive those who have wronged you in the past. ... Always put your own happiness first.(宽恕那些过去伤害过你的人。始终把个人的幸福放在首位)”开始介绍一些能够摆脱消极、 获取正能量的具体做法。C项“幸运的是,有一些带来正能量的方法。”承接前文的消极状况,表示转折,引出下文的具体方法,承上启下,使文章逻辑连贯,符合语境。故选C项。
【17题详解】
上文“Do you still harbor negative feelings toward these individuals?(你是否仍然对这些人怀有消极情绪呢?)”提出了一个关于对伤害过自己的人所持态度的疑问,F项“如果是这样,你可能在没有意识到的情况下将消极能量引入到你的生活中。”说明了上文带来的后果,很好地衔接了上文的疑问,符合语境。故选F项。
【18题详解】
上文“Thinking of others more than of yourself is true.(考虑别人多于考虑自己是正确的)”提到要考虑他人,E项“然而,在这个过程中你应该尽量不要忘记自己。”与上文构成转折,强调了在关注他人的过程中不能忘记自己,与本段小标题“Always put your own happiness first.(把自己的幸福放在首位)”表达的要重视自身需求的意思相呼应,符合语境。故选E项。
【19题详解】
下文“If you want to achieve something big, think of actionable ways you can attain them. Don’t expect to fulfill your dreams in a week or a month — instead, divide them into small, achievable baby measures.(如果你想实现某个大目标,那就想出一些你可以实现它们的可行方法。不要期望在一周或一个月内就能实现梦想——相反,将它们分解成小的、可实现的步骤)”阐述了实现大目标要采取分步骤的方式。A项“采取单独的步骤来实现你的目标。”概括下文将大目标细化为小步骤去实现这一内容,适合作为该段落的主题句,符合语境。 故选A项。
【20题详解】
上文“If you want to become fluent in another language, you’ll need to develop a study plan first.(如果你想流利地掌握另一门语言,你首先需要制定一个学习计划)”举例说明学习语言要先制定计划,G项“从学习基本语法和词汇开始,然后逐步提升到进行对话交流。”具体说明制定学习语言计划后的学习步骤,与本段标题“Take separate steps to achieve your goals.(采取单独的步骤来实现你的目标)”相呼应,表明要一步步实现流利掌握另一种语言的目标,符合语境。故选G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四个选项中选出最佳选项。
I have been chasing an official autism diagnosis (自闭症诊断) for over three years. Just when I turned forty, I finally got my official diagnosis. Leaving the clinic, I ____21____ with relief in my car. Then, remembering my free birthday coffee credit, I decided that it was the perfect time to ____22____.
After ____23____ a bit to drive safely, I ____24____ to the coffee shop and pulled into the drive-thru (得来速). At the speaker, I gave my loyalty number and ____25____ my coffee. All the staff cheerily wished me a happy birthday.
A truck driver behind me said something as the jam-packed line of people was moving ____26____. I ignored it at first because my car window was closed. Then I lowered my window down and stuck my head out of the window, asking him to ____27____ himself. “Happy birthday! Can you eat cakes?” was his ____28____. I cried again and said I was turning forty.
The lady behind the window ____29____ me, “You don’t look over twenty-five. You’ll be fine!” With a smile, she handed me my drink and a birthday cake paid by the truck driver behind me. _____30_____ not to cry again, I thanked him with _____31_____ eyes before driving off, and then broke down into tears.
Having only heard _____32_____ of strangers’ kindness and the “next person pays” gesture, I was unprepared for the emotional impact when it _____33_____ to me today. Just at the moment, I received a result of my autism that had brought me _____34_____ after three long years. The simple gift of a cake, paid by a truck driver I never met, brought me to tears in a way I never thought _____35_____.
21. A. sighed B. wept C. slept D. whispered
22. A. reflect B. share C. quit D. celebrate
23. A. calming down B. staying on C. moving on D. slowing down
24. A. agreed B. promised C. headed D. refused
25. A. sold B. tasted C. ordered D. drank
26. A. constantly B. slowly C. regularly D. silently
27. A. repeat B. behave C. enjoy D. help
28. A. doubt B. responsibility C. excuse D. reply
29. A. comforted B. blamed C. spotted D. understood
30. A. Stopping B. Expecting C. Struggling D. Pretending
31. A. sleepy B. watery C. curious D. sharp
32. A. lies B. adventures C. lessons D. stories
33. A. happened B. belonged C. announced D. referred
34. A. anxiety B. relief C. care D. pride
35. A. perfect B. proper C. possible D. clear
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. C 26. B 27. A 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. B 32. D 33. A 34. B 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者刚到四十岁,被诊断为自闭症后方觉如释重负,在使用免费生日咖啡积分时,一个陌生司机为作者购买了蛋糕的故事。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:离开诊所时,我在车里如释重负地哭泣。A. sighed叹息;B. wept哭泣;C. slept睡着;D. whispered低语。根据下文“I cried again and said I was turning forty.”可知,被诊断为自闭症后,作者如释重负而流泪,故选B项。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:然后,想起我的免费生日咖啡积分,我决定现在是庆祝的最佳时机。A. reflect反思;B. share分享;C. quit退出;D. celebrate庆祝。根据上文“Just when I turned forty”及“Then, remembering my free birthday coffee credit”可知,此刻是使用免费生日咖啡积分来庆祝的最佳时机,故选D项。
【23题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意:稍微冷静下来以便安全驾驶后,我前往咖啡店并驶入了“得来速”通道。A. calming down冷静下来;B. staying on保持活力;C. moving on继续前进;D. slowing down放慢脚步。根据下文“to drive safely”可知,冷静了一会,以确保安全驾驶,故选A项。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:稍微冷静下来以便安全驾驶后,我前往咖啡店并驶入了“得来速”通道。A. agreed同意;B. promised承诺;C. headed前往;D. refused拒绝。根据上文“remembering my free birthday coffee credit,I decided that it was the perfect time to”可知,作者开车前往了咖啡店,故选C项。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:在点餐处,我给出了我的会员卡号并点了我的咖啡。A. sold卖了;B. tasted品尝;C. ordered点,订;D. drank喝。根据上文“I gave my loyalty number and”及下文“my coffee”可知,是在咖啡店的点餐处,作者给出会员号然后点了咖啡,故选C项。
【26题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:我身后的一位卡车司机说了些什么,这时拥挤的队伍正在缓慢地移动。A. constantly持续;B. slowly缓慢;C. regularly定期;D. silently无声无息。根据上文“as the jam-packed line of people”可知,队伍排得很长,所以队伍移动得很慢,故选B项。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:然后我把车窗放下,把头探出窗外,让他重复一遍。A. repeat重复;B. behave表现;C. enjoy享受;D. help帮助。根据上文“my car window was closed. Then I lowered my window down and stuck my head out of the window, asking him to”可知,作者一开始没听清卡车司机说的话,所以打开车窗让他重复一下,故选A项。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:“生日快乐!你能吃蛋糕吗?”A. doubt怀疑;B. responsibility责任;C. excuse借口;D. reply回答。根据上文“ ‘Happy birthday! Can you eat cakes?’”可知,这是卡车司机对作者让他重复话语回答,故选D项。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:窗后的女士安慰我说:“你看起来不会超过二十五岁。”A. comforted安慰;B. blamed责备;C. spotted发现;D. understood理解。根据下文“ ‘You don’t look over twenty-five. You’ll be fine! ’”窗口后面的女士说作者看起来不像超过二十五岁,还说会好起来的,这是在安慰作者,故选A项。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我努力不让自己再哭泣,我含着泪水向他道谢,然后开车离开,接着便泣不成声。A. Stopping停止;B. Expecting期待;C. Struggling努力;D. Pretending假装。根据下文“not to cry again”可知,此处是指作者努力不让自己再次哭出来,故选C项。
【31题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:我努力不让自己再哭泣,我含着泪水向他道谢,然后开车离开,接着便泣不成声。A. sleepy困倦的;B. watery湿润的;C. curious好奇的;D. sharp尖锐的。根据上文“not to cry again”及下文“eyes before driving off, and then broke down into tears”可知,作者努力忍着眼泪,所以眼睛是湿润的,故选B项。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我只听说过陌生人的善意和“下一个人付钱”手势的故事,我对今天发生在我身上的情感影响毫无准备。A. lies谎言;B. adventures冒险;C. lessons教训;D. stories故事。根据下文“of strangers’ kindness and the “next person pays” gesture”可知,此处是指作者之前只听过陌生人友善以及“下一个人买单”这种举动的故事,故选D项。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我只听说过陌生人的善意和“下一个人付钱”手势的故事,我对今天发生在我身上的情感影响毫无准备。A. happened发生;B. belonged属于;C. announced宣布;D. referred谈及。根据上文“I was unprepared for the emotional impact when it”及下文“to me today”可知,当这种事今天发生在作者身上时,作者对其带来的情感冲击毫无准备,故选A项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:就在那一刻,我收到了自闭症的结果,在漫长的三年后,它给我带来了解脱。A. anxiety焦虑;B. relief解脱;C. care关心;D. pride骄傲。根据上文“I received a result of my autism that had brought me”及下文“after three long years”可知,作者经过漫长的三年,终于解脱了,故选B项。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:一个我从未见过的卡车司机付钱给我的蛋糕这个简单的礼物,让我以一种我从未想过的方式流下了眼泪。A. perfect完美的;B. proper适当的;C. possible可能的;D. clear清晰的。根据上文“The simple gift of a cake, paid by a truck driver I never met”可知,一个作者从未见过的卡车司机给作者买了一个简单的蛋糕作为礼物,以一种作者从未想过的可能的方式让作者流泪了,故选C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。
Three-Body, adapted from the science fiction novel The Three-Body Problem, became the best TV drama ____36____ China’s national TV arts award unveiled(揭晓) on October 20. The drama’s director Yang Lei received the honor of the best TV drama director of the China TV Golden Eagle Award, ____37____ was unveiled in Changsha, central China’s Hunan Province. In his acceptance speech, Yang said that Chinese science fiction faces challenges ____38____(it). He said whenever science fiction is mentioned, audiences tend to____39____(immediate) think of Western sci-fi stories and movies. “When I was creating Three-Body, I wanted to take a different path. I hoped it would be a Chinese sci-fi story, one that has ____40____ sense of Chinese identity,” he said, ____41____(add) that he approached the filming with a realist point of view. He went on to say that the rapid advancement of China’s technology has provided rich ground for science fiction to grow. He calls on all Chinese sci-fi creators to make full use of Chinese elements in their work to bring the dream of science fiction into ____42____(real) and to let the universe shine for Chinese science fiction. Since its release(发行) in January 2023, the 30- episode(集) drama ____43____(receive) good remarks. It ____44____(rate) 8.7 out of 10 by over 480,000 viewers on China’s popular review platform Douban as of Sunday. Fans of Three-Body expressed their excitement after the series received the award. “I’m so excited! A unique Chinese path for science fiction has been explored,” said a Chinese fan _____45_____(name) Wang Jingyi.
【答案】36. with
37. which 38. itself
39. immediately
40. a 41. adding
42. reality
43. has received
44. was rated
45. named
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。主要介绍了随着中国国家电视艺术奖的揭晓,电视剧《三体》荣获最佳电视剧奖,同时表达了导演对中国独特的科幻小说之路的情怀与渴望。
【36题详解】
考查介词。句意:《三体》改编自同名科幻小说,在10月20日揭晓的中国国家电视艺术奖中荣获最佳电视剧奖。此处是“with+ 宾语 + 宾补”的复合结构,故填with。
【37题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:该剧导演杨磊获得了中国电视金鹰奖最佳电视剧导演的荣誉,该奖项在中国中部湖南省长沙揭晓。本句为非限制性定语从句,先行词是the China TV Golden Eagle Award,在从句中做主语,故填which。
【38题详解】
考查反身代词。句意:在获奖感言中,杨表示,中国科幻小说本身也面临着挑战。空处应为反身代词作主语的同位语,故填itself。
【39题详解】
考查副词。句意:他说,每当提到科幻小说时,观众往往会立即想到西方科幻故事和电影。此处应为副词修饰动词短语think of,在句中作状语,故填immediately。
【40题详解】
考查冠词。句意:“我希望这将是一个中国科幻故事,一个具有中国身份感的故事,”他说,并补充说他以现实主义的视角进行拍摄。a sense of...是一个常用搭配,表示“……的感觉”,故填a。
41题详解】
考查现在分词。句意:“我希望这将是一个中国科幻故事,一个具有中国身份感的故事,”他说,并补充说他以现实主义的视角进行拍摄。句子的主语He与add这个动作之间是主动关系,空处应为现在分词作伴随状语,故填adding。
【42题详解】
考查名词。句意:他呼吁所有中国科幻创作者在作品中充分运用中国元素,将科幻梦想变为现实,让宇宙为中国科幻绽放光芒。bring... into reality是一个固定短语,意为“将……变为现实”,故填reality。
【43题详解】
考查现在完成时。句意:自2023年1月发行以来,这部30集的剧集获得了良好的评价。Since its release in January 2023是现在完成时的标志,句子的主语the 30-episode drama是单数第三人称,故填has received。
【44题详解】
考查一般过去时的被动语态。句意:截至周日,它在中国流行的评论平台豆瓣上被超过480,000名观众评为8.7分(满分10分)。根据as of Sunday可知为一般过去时,主语It指代电视剧,与rate之间是被动关系,故填was rated。
【45题详解】
考查过去分词。句意:“我太兴奋了!已经探索了一条独特的中国科幻小说之路,”一位名叫王静怡的中国粉丝说。name与a Chinese fan之间是被动关系,此处应为过去分词作后置定语,故填named。
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,近期你们学校围绕“Future on Science”的主题,举办了第六届“校园科技节”活动,请你给英国朋友Chris写一封邮件,分享这次经历。内容包括:
1. 目的意图;
2. 活动安排;
3. 活动感受。
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。
Dear Chris,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Chris,
I’m thrilled to share with you about the “Future on Science” themed 6th Campus Science Festival we recently held at our school. The purpose was to inspire a passion for science and innovation among students.
The event was packed with activities, including science lectures, experiments, and a tech fair showcasing students’ projects. We even had a guest lecture from a renowned scientist.
It was an enlightening experience that not only broadened our horizons but also sparked our curiosity about future scientific advancements. I can’t wait to see what next year’s festival will bring!
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇介绍信,要求考生写信介绍学校举办的科技节活动,考生应该将三个要点囊括到文中,并且补充合理细节使得文章真实自然。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
激情:passion→enthusiasm, zeal
创新:innovation→creativity originality
启发:enlightening→illuminating, edifying
好奇心:curiosity→interest, inquisitiveness
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:We even had a guest lecture from a renowned scientist.
拓展句:We even had a guest lecture which is from a renowned scientist.
【点睛】【高级句型1】I’m thrilled to share with you about the “Future on Science” themed 6th Campus Science Festival we recently held at our school.(过去分词作后置定语,省略关系代词的定语从句)
【高级句型2】It was an enlightening experience that not only broadened our horizons but also sparked our curiosity about future scientific advancements.(that引导的定语从句,not only...but also引导的并列结构)
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。
As a new business owner, I was asked to speak on a small-business discussion for the Kirkland Chamber of Commerce. Not one ounce of me wanted to do it. I was absolutely frightened. But I thought it could be a great chance for my growing business.
I was told it would be a group of four speakers. I’d be the third to speak. I would do a two-or three- minute speech. I’d be up there with all the other speakers. And it would be “no big deal”. From the moment I agreed to do the speech, I started writing my speech. I would read my speech to my son. He must have heard me repeat that speech a hundred times. I would write and rewrite. I’d wake up in the middle of the night with a great line to add.
The day of the speech, I walked into the event hall. I never noticed how large that room truly was. It felt like a football field. I asked Bill Vadino, the Executive Director, “How many people are coming today?” Without thinking, he said, “Over one hundred people are coming today. They are all so excited for the small-business discussion.”
He said it as if that would ease my mind. It did not. I regretted I had asked.
Just then, I got a text. It was from my son. He said, “Good luck today, Mom.” A little smile came over my face. Then, I heard, “Can everyone please take their seats?”
As I sat there looking out over the crowd, I heard Bill begin to introduce key audience members. He said, “I’d like to thank the mayor of Kirkland for joining us today. I’d like to welcome the president of the Seattle Seahawks and the president of Puget Sound Energy.” “What now? Who? The mayor? The president of the Seattle Seahawks? What is happening here? These very important people are going to listen to me? Me? A thirty-six-year-old, single mom with a new small business? What could I possibly have to say that they want to hear?” Next thing I knew, it was my time to speak. As Bill introduced me, I grabbed my notes and headed for the stand.
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。
At this point, I was blinded by nerves.
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As the event ended, a woman walked up to me with her eyes full of admiration.
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【答案】
At this point, I was blinded by nerves. As I walked to the podium, my heart raced and my palms were sweaty. I took a deep breath, looked out at the audience, and tried to find the familiar face of my son in the sea of people to calm my nerves. Remembering his text, I felt a wave of courage wash over me. I started my speech tentatively, my voice shaky, but as I continued, I found my rhythm. I spoke about my journey as a new business owner, the challenges I’d faced, and the lessons I’d learned. With each word, my confidence grew, and I noticed nods of understanding and smiles of encouragement in the audience. By the time I concluded, my fear had transformed into empowerment and achievement.
As the event ended, a woman walked up to me with her eyes full of admiration. She introduced herself as a fellow small-business owner and thanked me for sharing my experiences so openly and honestly. She said my speech resonated with her own struggles and inspired her to push through her challenges. Her words filled me with pride and validation, knowing I had connected with someone on such a meaningful level. As I left the event, I felt a newfound sense of confidence and excitement about the future of my business, grateful that I had taken the leap to share my story.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,主要讲述了作者作为一名新企业主,被邀请在柯克兰商会的小型企业讨论会上发言。在准备过程中,她不断练习演讲,并得到了儿子的支持。到了演讲当天,她感到极度紧张。然而,在儿子的鼓励下,她克服了恐惧,成功地完成了演讲。演讲结束后,一位同为小企业主的女士向她表达了赞赏,称她的分享对自己很有启发。这次经历让作者感到自豪,并对未来充满了信心和期待。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“在那一刻,我被紧张的情绪所笼罩。”可知,第一段可描写主人公在即将上台演讲时的紧张情绪以及她是如何克服这种紧张开始她的演讲。
②由第二段首句内容“活动结束后,一位女士满眼钦佩地向我走来。”可知,第二段可描写演讲结束后一位女士对主人公的赞赏及其给主人公带来的正面影响。
2.续写线索:极度紧张——寻找勇气——逐渐自信——获得认可——感到自豪——对未来充满希望
3.词汇激活
行为类
①深呼吸:take a deep breath/breathe in deeply
②转变成:transform into/turn into
③鼓励:inspire/encourage
情绪类
①兴奋:excitement/thrill
②感激的:grateful/thankful
【点睛】【高分句型1】As I walked to the podium, my heart raced and my palms were sweaty. (运用了as引导的时间状语从句)
【高分句型2】Remembering his text, I felt a wave of courage wash over me. (运用了现在分词作状语)
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