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2022级高三上学期12月阶段性测试英语试题 本试卷满分150分 考试时间120分钟 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分） 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. What will the speakers probably do next? A. Cook at home. B. Explore a street. C. Eat out. 2. Which desk is the man going to buy? A. The one with two drawers. B. The one with three drawers. C. The one with two pen holders. 3. How does the woman describe her move? A. Stressful. B. Smooth. C. Unexpected. 4. Where are the speakers? A. In a bank. B. In a bookstore. C. In a post office. 5. What are the speakers discussing? A. A course. B. An instrument. C. A sport. 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. How does the woman sound at first? A. Amused. B. Relieved. C. Surprised. 7. What is Emily like according to the woman? A. She is reliable. B. She is playful. C. She is troublesome. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a repair shop. B. In a car rental company. C. In an insurance company. 9. What does the woman decide to do? A. Give up the repairs. B. Use an alternative car. C. Take out insurance. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. Why will Helen be away from town? A To attend a wedding. B. To meet Angela Ferrero. C. To watch a concert. 11. When will the speakers see the performance? A. On June 18th. B. On June 25th. C. On July 2nd. 12. What does Helen want to do? A. Purchase tickets immediately. B. Invite co-workers to join her. C. Check her work emails. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. Why did Eason work as a living statue performer? A. To fulfill his dream. B. To satisfy his curiosity. C. To make some money. 14. What did Eason do for the World Championships? A. He practiced several body movements. B. He designed a realistic stone appearance. C. He studied previous championship performances. 15. What does Eason cherish most about his job? A. The praise from judges. B. The interaction with audience. C. The achievement in competitions. 16. What is the key to being a good living statue according to Eason? A. Physical strength. B. Creative ideas. C. Attractive appearance. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What can we learn about the library? A. It will close down one year later. B. It is open during public holidays. C. It typically operates 10 hours a day. 18. How much does a copy cost library users without a copier card? A. 10 cents. B.20 cents. C.60 cents. 19. Where should history enthusiasts go? A. The first floor. B. The second floor. C. The third floor. 20. What is said about the computer use in the library? A. It has no time limit. B. It requires registration. C. It is free only for first-time users. 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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A DRINKS TO KEEP YOU COOLAS THE WORLD HEATS UP! Given all the heavy weather-related new swirling around these past few weeks, I thought it might be helpful to write about something that could bring the temperature down a little. For months, I’ve been researching the drinks that people in hot places use to cool down. I’m going to share four of my favorites that have been getting me through the warmer days in my air conditioner-free apartment. Limonana I’ve rarely seen a lemonade that I didn’t want to get my hands on, but this one is next-level. The recipe I used, from two Egyptian American sisters, is simple, luxurious, and easy to make vegan (subbing coconut milk for whole). If you’re a fan of caipirinhas or mojitos, this drink is their tart, bittersweet, workday-friendly cousin. Mango Lassi Am I going to lie and tell you that I’ve made a mango lassi in my dingy blender that can barely turn ice cream into milkshake? No. I haven’t. What I have done is drive down the street and purchase a crate of them from one of my favorite restaurants. But if I were going to attempt these, I’d probably start with the recipe from Tea for Turmeric (by a Pakistani American food blogger whose recipes rarely miss). Mint Tea Haters will say a hot drink doesn’t belong on this list. To those people, I say: I believe in science. In all seriousness, folks in some of the hottest parts of the world have been drinking hot tea to cool down for millennia. And while the particular type of tea varies from culture to culture, mint tea — the national drink of Morocco — has been my saving grace this summer. Red Drink There are versions of this (with different names) everywhere from Dakar to Bridgetown to Galveston. And while Red Drink is often associated with Juneteenth (六月节), it’s versatile and cooling enough to be consumed all season long. I’m a Rooibos-girly, so the version I turn to again and again is this one, from Bryant Terry’s Afro-Vegan cookbook. But the possibilities for this drink are endless, and the recipes are everywhere. 1. Which will someone not keen on a cool drink choose? A. Limonana. B. Mango Lassi. C. Mint Tea. D. Red Drink. 2. What do those drinks have in common? A. They can be homemade. B. They are popular worldwide. C. They are related to festivals. D. They appeal to mojito lovers. 3. Where can we most probably read this passage? A. A feature in a travel guide. B. An extract from a lifestyle blog. C. An advertisement for drinks. D. A recipe from an exotic restaurant. 【答案】1. C 2. A 3. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了四种能够帮助人们在炎热天气中降温的饮品。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章Mint Tea部分的“In all seriousness, folks in some of the hottest parts of the world have been drinking hot tea to cool down for millennia.(说真的，世界上一些最热的地方的人们几千年来一直在喝热茶来降温。)”可知，不喜欢冷饮的人会选择热茶，也就是Mint Tea。故选C。 【2题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章Limonana部分的“The recipe I used, from two Egyptian American sisters, is simple, luxurious, and easy to make vegan.(我从两位埃及裔美国姐妹那里得到的食谱简单、奢华，而且很容易做成纯素食。)”；Mango Lassi部分的“What I have done is drive down the street and purchase a crate of them from one of my favorite restaurants. But if I were going to attempt these, I’d probably start with the recipe from Tea for Turmeric.(我所做的就是开车到街上，从我最喜欢的餐馆之一买一箱。但如果我要尝试做的话，我可能会从‘姜茶’这本书的食谱开始。)”；Mint Tea部分的“In all seriousness, folks in some of the hottest parts of the world have been drinking hot tea to cool down for millennia.(说真的，世界上一些最热的地方的人们几千年来一直在喝热茶来降温。)”；Red Drink部分的“And while Red Drink is often associated with Juneteenth (六月节), it’s versatile and cooling enough to be consumed all season long. I’m a Rooibos-girly, so the version I turn to again and again is this one, from Bryant Terry’s Afro-Vegan cookbook.(虽然Red Drink经常与六月节联系在一起，但它用途广泛，足够清凉，可以全年饮用。我是一个喜欢喝红茶的人，所以我一次又一次地翻阅布莱恩特·特里（Bryant Terry）的《非洲纯素食主义食谱》（Afro-Vegan cookbook）。)”可知，作者提到了自己的制作经验或推荐的食谱，由此可推知，这四种饮料都可以在家制作。故选A。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“I’ve been researching the drinks that people in hot places use to cool down. I’m going to share four of my favorites that have been getting me through the warmer days in my air conditioner-free apartment.(我一直在研究人们在炎热的地方用来降温的饮料。我将分享我最喜欢的四种饮料，它们让我在没有空调的公寓里度过了温暖的日子。)”可推知，文章主要介绍了四种能够帮助人们在炎热天气中降温的饮品，而这样的内容最有可能出现在生活方式博客的节选上。故选B。 B Going into my Ph.D. program, I knew I loved to communicate science to the public as much as I liked doing science. But the few times I presented to broader audiences, I found myself struggling to explain how my research might be applied in the real world and why it counts. The problem came to a head 5 years into my Ph.D. when I took a trip to Maine. Many fellow travelers excitedly shared stories about the latest books they’d consumed. I could vividly recall every detail of the papers piling up back in the lab, and yet I couldn’t remember the last book I had read for fun. I found myself mostly talking about my research. As I struggled to convey its broader relevance, I noticed that the enthusiasm in my voice faded away with each new conversation. “Is my Ph. D. killing my passion for science?” I thought. When I returned home, I resolved to dedicate more time to reading for pleasure, and my brother had recommended a science fiction book, which blew me away by the scientific technologies and plots crafted within a wildly imaginative storyline. It was like nothing I had ever read before. I kept reading science fiction after I finished my Ph.D. But I still hadn’t gotten back to communicating science to the public until a colleague invited me to speak at a pop culture convention (大会), where I gave a speech about the science behind the classic fiction book Dune by Frank Herbert. When the day came to present, I was overcome with anxiety and nervousness until I was on the stage and saw the bright-eyed, curious attendees. After I finished, I was overwhelmed with questions and comments that spilled over beyond the given time. It suddenly occurred to me that this was my path back to science communication. I’m glad science fiction helped me professionally, fueling my ability to communicate the wonders of science to broader audiences. 4. What do we know about the author’s initial challenge? A. How to sustain interest in science consistently. B. How to spread science to the public effectively. C. How to apply science to the real world practically. D. How to recall something about the research vividly. 5. Which word best describes the book recommended by the author’s brother? A. Ordinary. B. Professional. C. Scientific. D. Novel. 6. What helped the author regain his passion for popularizing science? A. A speech on the science behind Dune. B. Preference for reading science fiction. C. Support and encouragement from attendees. D. A classic fiction book Dune by Frank Herbert. 7. What does the author mainly convey through his experience? A. The dilemma of most Ph.D. students. B. The impact of pop culture convention. C. The joy of rediscovering science communication. D. The significance of public engagement in science. 【答案】4. B 5. D 6. A 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者在攻读博士学位期间，虽然热爱科学，但在向公众传播科学时遇到了挑战。通过一次偶然的机会，作者开始阅读科幻小说，并在一次流行文化大会上关于《沙丘》的科学演讲中重新找回了对科学传播的热情。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Going into my Ph.D. program, I knew I loved to communicate science to the public as much as I liked doing science. But the few times I presented to broader audiences, I found myself struggling to explain how my research might be applied in the real world and why it counts. (进入博士项目时，我就知道我喜欢向公众传播科学，就像我喜欢做科学一样。但是，在少数几次向更广泛的听众介绍时，我发现自己很难解释我的研究如何能在现实世界中应用，以及它为什么重要。)”可知，作者最初的挑战是如何有效地向公众传播科学。故选B。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第三段提“my brother had recommended a science fiction book, which blew me away by the scientific technologies and plots crafted within a wildly imaginative storyline. It was like nothing I had ever read before. (我哥哥推荐了一本科幻小说，书中科学技术和狂野想象中构思出的情节让我大吃一惊。它不像我以前读过的任何东西。)”可知，这本书很新颖。故选D。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“When the day came to present, I was overcome with anxiety and nervousness until I was on the stage and saw the bright-eyed, curious attendees. After I finished, I was overwhelmed with questions and comments that spilled over beyond the given time. It suddenly occurred to me that this was my path back to science communication. (到了演讲的那一天，我充满了焦虑和紧张，直到我走上舞台，看到那些眼睛明亮、充满好奇的听众。我讲完后，被蜂拥而至的问题和评论淹没了，这些问题和评论超出了规定的时间。我突然意识到，这是我重回科学传播的道路。)”可知，正是关于《沙丘》背后的科学的一场演讲让作者重新找回了对普及科学的热情。故选A。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“I’m glad science fiction helped me professionally, fueling my ability to communicate the wonders of science to broader audiences. (我很高兴科幻小说对我的职业生涯有所帮助，激发了我向更广泛的受众传达科学奇迹的能力。)”可知，作者主要通过他的经历传达了重新发现科学传播的喜悦。故选C。 C From the swinging rhythms of the 1950s to the autotuned hooks of today, pop music has undergone a remarkable transformation. But what exactly has changed, and how can we measure it? Researchers identify two major “melodic (旋律的) revolutions” in pop music history: one in 1975 and another in 2000. These pivotal moments mark significant shifts in the structure and complexity of hit melodies. Interestingly, these musical milestones aren’t perfectly in line with the revolutions in harmony and tone color, suggesting that different aspects of music may evolve at different rates. During these revolutions melodies have generally become simpler, both in terms of pitch (音高) and rhythm. Modern pop hits tend to use a smaller range of notes and simpler rhythmic patterns compared to those from the 1950s and 60s. At the same time, there was a dramatic increase in “note density” — the number of notes squeezed into each second of music. This means that while today’s pop melodies might be simpler in structure, they’re often delivered more rapidly, creating a sense of energy and urgency that wasn’t as common in earlier decades. There are several interesting possibilities for what is happening. One theory suggests that as other aspects of music production — like complex electronic beats and richly layered instrumentation — have become more sophisticated, melodies have had to simplify to maintain a balance. Another explanation points to the changing landscape of music consumption. In an era of streaming and social media, where listeners can skip to the next song in seconds, there may be more pressure to create tunes that grab attention instantly. This could favor simpler, more repetitive melodies that are easy to remember and sing along to. Relationships between different musical features have also become stronger in recent years. For example, in post-2000 pop hits, melodies with more notes per second tend to be less complex in terms of pitch variety. This suggests that modern pop songwriting may be following stricter patterns than in the past. 8. What do the underlined words “pivotal moments” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Revolutionary approaches. B. Turning points. C. Significant achievements. D. Historical events. 9. What change has taken place in pop music over the years? A. Denser notes. B. Bigger range of pitch. C. More complex rhythms. D. More diverse tone colors. 10. Which of the following may contribute to the revolution of pop music? A. The difficulty in creating catchier tunes. B. The conventional patterns to enjoy music. C. The convenience of switching between songs. D. The need to balance increasingly intense beats. 11. What’s the purpose of the text? A To prove a viewpoint. B. To remove some doubts. C. To illustrate a principle. D. To analyze a phenomenon. 【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 11. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要分析了流行音乐自20世纪50年代以来所经历的显著变革，特别是旋律方面的变化，并探讨了这些变化的可能原因。 8题详解】 词句猜测题。根据上文“Researchers identify two major “melodic (旋律的) revolutions” in pop music history: one in 1975 and another in 2000. (研究人员在流行音乐历史上发现了两次主要的“旋律革命”：一次在1975年，另一次在2000年。)”可知，这些关键时刻标志着热门旋律在结构和复杂性上的显著转变。“pivotal moments”指的是流行音乐历史上发生重要转变的时刻，即转折点。因此，选项B“Turning points（转折点）”最符合语境。故选B。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“There was a dramatic increase in “note density” — the number of notes squeezed into each second of music.(“音符密度”——即每秒钟音乐中包含的音符数量——显著增加。)”可知，流行音乐多年来发生的变化是音符密度增加，即每秒钟音乐中的音符数量增多。故选A。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段“In an era of streaming and social media, where listeners can skip to the next song in seconds, there may be more pressure to create tunes that grab attention instantly.(在流媒体和社交媒体的时代，听众可以在几秒钟内跳到下一首歌，因此可能更有压力去创作能够立即吸引注意力的曲调。)”可知，流行音乐革命的一个可能原因是听众可以方便地切换歌曲。故选C。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。文章主要分析了流行音乐自20世纪50年代以来所经历的显著变革，并探讨了这些变化的可能原因。因此，文章的目的是分析一种现象，即流行音乐的变革。选项D“To analyze a phenomenon(分析一种现象)”符合题意。故选D。 D Goldfish may seem like simple creatures swimming in a glass tank, but they possess a rather complicated navigation system, as discovered by researchers at the University of Oxford. Led by Dr. Adelaide Sibeaux, the study aims to shed light on our understanding of how fish, and potentially humans, estimate distances using what could be described as an internal GPS. Writing in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, Sibeaux and colleagues report how they created a tank in their experiment with 2 cm-wide black and white vertical stripes (垂直条纹) on the walls, connected by similar stripes across the floor. The team trained nine goldfish to swim a set distance of 70 cm and then return to their starting point when waved at. The experiment aimed to investigate how the fish would estimate this distance without any gestures, under different patterns. Over multiple trials, the goldfish averaged a swim distance of 74 cm, give or take 17 cm, when presented with the vertical 2 cm-wide stripes. However, when the stripe pattern was altered to either narrower vertical stripes, checked patterns, or horizontal stripes (水平条纹), the fish’s behavior changed significantly. Narrower vertical stripes led them to overestimating the distance by 36%, while horizontal stripes resulted in highly inconsistent estimations. According to the researchers, the results indicate that goldfish estimate distances by visually streaming the apparent motion patterns of objects in the environment (called ‘optic flow’). Many terrestrial (陆地上的) species are known to use optic flow to estimate distance, but goldfish appear to process the information differently. Terrestrial animals, including humans, estimate distances by measuring how the angle between their eye and surrounding objects changes as they travel. Goldfish, on the other hand, appear to use the number of contrast changes experienced en-route. “This study is groundbreaking because, despite knowing that fish respond to geometric information regarding direction and distance, we don’t know how they estimate distances,” Professor Colin Lever, although not involved in the study, said, “it’s exciting to explore fish spatial mapping because fish navigation evolved earlier and better than most mammals.” 12. Why did Dr. Adelaide Sibeaux conduct the study on goldfish? A. To test how accurate goldfish’s internal GPS can be. B. To create an advanced navigation system for humans. C. To uncover how an inbuilt GPS helps calculate distances. D. To explore the relationships between goldfish and humans. 13. What can we learn about the experiment? A. People gestured the goldfish throughout the experiment. B. Goldfish tended to underestimate distances with horizontal stripes. C. The tank was decorated with colorful background patterns. D. The tank setting change caused the goldfish’s misjudgment. 14. How does the author present the results of the study in paragraph 4? A. By giving definition. B. By offering examples. C. By making comparison. D. By analyzing statistics. 15. What attitude does Professor Colin hold towards the study? A Objective. B. Ambiguous. C. Disapproving. D. Favorable. 【答案】12. C 13. D 14. C 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了牛津大学的研究人员关于金鱼导航系统的研究。研究发现金鱼拥有复杂的导航系统，它们能够通过视觉感知环境中物体的运动。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Led by Dr. Adelaide Sibeaux, the study aims to shed light on our understanding of how fish, and potentially humans, estimate distances using what could be described as an internal GPS.(这项研究由Adelaide Sibeaux博士领导，旨在让我们了解鱼类，以及可能的人类，是如何使用一种可以被描述为内部GPS的东西来估算距离的。)”可知，Adelaide Sibeaux博士对金鱼进行研究是为了发现内置GPS如何帮助计算距离。故选C。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“However, when the stripe pattern was altered to either narrower vertical stripes, checked patterns, or horizontal stripes (水平条纹), the fish’s behavior changed significantly.(然而，当条纹图案被改为更窄的垂直条纹、方格图案或水平条纹时，金鱼的行为发生了显著变化。)”可知，水箱设置的变化导致了金鱼的误判。故选D。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Many terrestrial (陆地上的) species are known to use optic flow to estimate distance, but goldfish appear to process the information differently. Terrestrial animals, including humans, estimate distances by measuring how the angle between their eye and surrounding objects changes as they travel. Goldfish, on the other hand, appear to use the number of contrast changes experienced en-route.(众所周知，许多陆地物种利用光流来估计距离，但金鱼似乎以不同的方式处理这些信息。包括人类在内的陆地动物通过测量它们在移动时眼睛与周围物体之间的角度变化来估计距离。另一方面，金鱼似乎使用在途中经历的对比变化次数。)”可知，作者通过将金鱼和陆地动物进行比较来呈现研究结果。故选C。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“This study is groundbreaking because, despite knowing that fish respond to geometric information regarding direction and distance, we don’t know how they estimate distances,” Professor Colin Lever, although not involved in the study, said, “it’s exciting to explore fish spatial mapping because fish navigation evolved earlier and better than most mammals.(这项研究是开创性的，因为尽管我们知道鱼类会对关于方向和距离的几何信息做出反应，但我们不知道它们是如何估算距离的，”未参与该研究的Colin Lever教授说，“探索鱼类的空间绘图是令人兴奋的，因为鱼类的导航进化得比大多数哺乳动物更早、更好。)”可知，Colin教授认为这项研究是开创性的，对探索鱼类的空间绘图感到兴奋，由此可知，他对这项研究是赞成的。故选D。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。 We’re always hoping something magical will come along to throw us to good health—some super food or new exercise trend. ____16____ It’s what we eat, how we move, how much we sleep, and how much we manage stress and social connection that can really make a difference. ____17____ For those of you who don’t like the gym, you may get yourself moving, too. A garden pushes you to weed and water and harvest almost every day. That keeps you moving. Also, instead of lying on chairs or sofas, spend more time on the floor, either sitting or squatting (蹲). Manage your social circle. Research has shown just how contagious(传染的) our habits are to people around. When one of your old friends has some unhealthy habits, they’re probably influencing you in the wrong way. If you aim to live a healthier life, you are more likely to achieve if those around you are committed, too.____18____ Have a short nap(打盹). Once you clock in to work in the workdays, there’s so much keeping you busy. To push through these busy days, it’s common to turn to coffee rather than slow down your pace. There is an alternative: a short sleep for as little as 20 minutes in the afternoon. Taking a nap after lunch is an age-old tradition.____19____ However, the most recent science shows that a 20-minute sleep can make up for an hour of lost sleep and helps keep you sharp later in the day. There’s no single change to create a culture of health.____20____ That can help push people toward better choices and make the healthier choice the easiest. A. Plant a garden in your backyard. B. But the reality is much more ordinary. C. Just join the groups that side with you. D. You can do this in your social circle as well. E. Modern life has pushed it to near extinction. F. Build movement into your everyday routines. G. Moving the needle requires dozens of small steps. 【答案】16. B 17. F 18. C 19. E 20. G 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要向我们介绍了应该做出哪些改变来使自己达到健康的状态。 【16题详解】 根据上文“We’re always hoping something magical will come along to throw us to good health—some super food or new exercise trend. (我们一直希望能有一些神奇的东西出现，让我们恢复健康——一些超级食物或新的锻炼趋势)”和下文“It’s what we eat, how we move, how much we sleep, and how much we manage stress and social connection that can really make a difference.(真正能改变的是我们吃什么，我们如何移动，我们睡了多少，我们如何控制压力和社会关系)”可推断，前后句是转折关系，设空处应填表示转折的过渡句，故B项“但现实情况却更为普通。”符合题意。故选B。 【17题详解】 根据下文中段落的结构可知此处应是第二段的主旨句。根据下文“For those of you who don’t like the gym, you may get yourself moving, too. (对于那些不喜欢健身房的人，你也会让自己运动。)”以及后面让我们种植花园等一系列措施可判断出这一段是让我们在日常生活中建立运动能力，故F选项“在你的日常生活中建立运动能力。”符合题意。故选F。 【18题详解】 根据第三段首句“Manage your social circle.(管理你的社交圈。)”和空前“If you aim to live a healthier life, you are more likely to achieve if those around you are committed, too.(如果你的目标是过更健康的生活，如果你周围的人也是坚定的，你更有可能实现目标。)”可知，此处是让加入那些坚定的人的团体，一起努力实现目标。故C项“Just join the groups that side with you.(加入和你站在一边的团体。)”符合题意。故选C。 【19题详解】 空前的“Taking a nap after lunch is an age-old tradition.(午饭后午睡是一个古老的传统。)”中的an age-old tradition和E选项中的Modern life相对应，故E选项“现代生活已经使它濒临灭绝。”符合题意，故选E。 【20题详解】 根据空前“There’s no single change to create a culture of health.(没有单一的改变可以创造健康文化。)”和G选项“移动针头需要几十个小步骤。”是相近的意思，都是指我们需要做出许多改变来达到自己的目标。故选G。 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） Today we’re celebrating the Red Cross Movement. We celebrate the values of the Red Cross including supporting the most ____21____ and strengthening communities. We celebrate showing humanity among inhumanity. World Red Cross Day is celebrated ____22____ the man on May 8th who had a ____23____ that started the Red Cross Movement. Henry Dunant was the man with that vision. In 1859, outside of Solferino in Italy, the French and Austrian armies were fighting and Henry witnessed the ____24____ of soldiers becoming wounded and dying. Finding the military surgeons could never deal with the wounded soldiers on both sides, Henry ____25____ a temporary hospital to help the injured. In1862, Henry wrote a book Memory of Solferino recommending that every country should create a neutral and ____26____ body of helpers who could provide ____27____ during war. Shortly after, he and a few others created the ICRC, International Committee of the Red Cross, and the ____28____ was born. In 1864, the first Geneva Convention (日内瓦公约) was created, whose aim is to guide the rules of ____29____. It includes _____30_____ those who don’t take part in fighting and those who can no longer _____31_____. Today, around the world, there are about 200 National Societies that are working to help the most fragile during _____32_____, strengthen communities’ health and preparedness, and _____33_____ action when conflict arises. A(n) _____34_____ vision from over a century ago, to show humanity and to make one another _____35_____ in a time of hardship, still lives on today. 21. A. hopeless B. fragile C. upset D. inhuman 22. A. in honour of B. at the sight of C. on behalf of D. with the help of 23. A. try B. vision C. reason D. talent 24. A. incidents B. results C. possibilities D. horrors 25. A. found B. established C. contacted D. decorated 26. A. amateur B. profitable C. independent D. temporary 27. A. comfort B. fund C. accommodation D. care 28. A. hospital B. country C. movement D. concept 29. A. war B. games C. evidence D. operations 30. A. curing B. protecting C. entertaining D. calming 31. A. survive B. suffer C. fight D. escape 32. A. disasters B. arguments C. negotiations D. trials 33. A. comment on B. give up C. agree about D. spring into 34. A. common B. alternative C. simple D. artistic 35. A. smile B. explore C. reflect D. approve 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. B 24. D 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. C 29. A 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. D 34. C 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述的是红十字运动的起源与发展，及其创始人亨利·杜南特的远见卓识，强调该组织在全球范围内对脆弱群体的支持与社区强化工作。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们颂扬红十字会的价值观，包括支持最脆弱的人群和加强社区建设。A. hopeless无望的；B. fragile脆弱的；C. upset难过的；D. inhuman不人道的。根据后文“there are about 200 National Societies that are working to help the most fragile”可知，红十字会致力于帮助最脆弱的人群。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：世界红十字日是为了纪念5月8日那位有远见的人而设立的，他的愿景开启了红十字运动。A. in honour of为了纪念；B. at the sight of一看到；C. on behalf of代表；D. with the help of在……的帮助下。根据后文“the man on May 8th who had a ____3____ that started the Red Cross Movement.”可知，世界红十字日是为了纪念那位开启红十字运动的人。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：世界红十字日是为了纪念5月8日那位有愿景的人而设立的，他的愿景开启了红十字运动。A. try尝试；B. vision愿景；C. reason原因；D. talent才能。根据后文“Henry Dunant was the man with that vision”可知，此处指的是那位有愿景的人。故选B。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：1859年，在意大利的索尔费里诺郊外，法国和奥地利军队正在交战，亨利目睹了士兵们受伤和死亡的恐怖景象。A. incidents事件；B. results结果；C. possibilities可能性；D. horrors恐怖。根据前文“the French and Austrian armies were fighting”以及后文“becoming wounded and dying”可知，战争导致士兵受伤和死亡，这是一幅恐怖的景象。故选D。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：发现军医永远无法处理双方的伤员后，亨利建立了一个临时医院来帮助伤员。A. found发现；B. established建立；C. contacted联系；D. decorated装饰。根据后文“a temporary hospital to help the injured”可知，亨利建立了一个临时医院。故选B。 【26题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：1862年，亨利写了一本书《索尔费里诺回忆录》，建议每个国家都应该建立一个中立且独立的救助机构，以便在战争期间提供援助。A. amateur业余的；B. profitable有利可图的；C. independent独立的；D. temporary暂时的。根据前文“neutral”可知，此处指的是这个救助机构应该是“独立的”，不受任何一方控制。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：1862年，亨利写了一本书《索尔费里诺回忆录》，建议每个国家都应该建立一个中立且独立的救助机构，以便在战争期间提供援助。A. comfort安慰；B. fund资金；C. accommodation住宿；D. care照顾。根据前文“a neutral and ____6____ body of helpers”可知，这个救助机构是为了在战争期间提供援助的。故选D。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：不久后，他和另外几个人创建了国际红十字委员会（ICRC），红十字运动由此诞生。A. hospital医院；B. country国家；C. movement运动；D. concept概念。根据前文“he and a few others created the ICRC, International Committee of the Red Cross”可知，此处指的是红十字运动的诞生。故选C。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：1864年，第一个日内瓦公约诞生，其目的是指导战争规则。A. war战争；B. games游戏；C. evidence证据；D. operations手术。根据后文“during war”可知，此处指的是战争规则。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：它包括保护那些不参与战斗的人和那些不能再战斗的人。A. curing治愈；B. protecting保护；C. entertaining娱乐；D. calming平静。根据后文“those who don’t take part in fighting and those who can no longer ____11____.”可知，日内瓦公约的目的是保护那些不参与战斗的人和那些不能再战斗的人。故选B。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：它包括保护那些不参与战斗的人和那些不能再战斗的人。A. survive幸存；B. suffer遭受；C. fight战斗；D. escape逃跑。根据前文“those who don’t take part in fighting”可知，此处指的是那些不能再战斗的人。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：今天，全世界大约有200个国家协会致力于在灾难期间帮助最脆弱的人群。A. disasters灾难；B. arguments争论；C. negotiations谈判；D. trials试验。根据后文“strengthen communities’ health and preparedness”可知，这些国家协会致力于在灾难期间提供帮助。故选A。 【33题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：加强社区的健康和准备工作，并在冲突发生时迅速采取行动。A. comment on评论；B. give up放弃；C. agree about对……有相同的看法；D. spring into迅速行动。根据前文“and strengthen communities’ health and preparedness”以及后文“when conflict arises”可知，这些国家协会在冲突发生时也会迅速采取行动。故选D。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：一个多世纪前的一个简单愿景，即在困难时期展现人性，让彼此微笑，至今仍然存在。A. common普通的；B. alternative替代的；C. simple简单的；D. artistic艺术的。根据前文“to show humanity and to make one another ____15____ in a time of hardship”可知，这是一个简单的愿景，即在困难时期展现人性，让彼此微笑。故选C。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一个多世纪前的一个简单愿景，即在困难时期展现人性，让彼此微笑，至今仍然存在。A. smile微笑；B. explore探索；C. reflect反思；D. approve批准。根据前文“to show humanity”可知，这个愿景是在困难时期展现人性，让彼此微笑。故选A。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Langzhong shadow play ____36____ (be) popular in 36 counties and cities in the vicinity of Langzhong in southwest China’s Sichuan Province for hundreds of years. In 2008, the art of Sichuan shadow play which Langzhong shadow play is attached to ____37____ (list) as a national intangible culture heritage item. The storytelling methods ____38____ (apply) in Langzhong shadow play are based on the Sichuan Opera. Unlike other styles ____39____ two or three puppeteers are required to manipulate a shadow puppet, in Langzhong’s play, one person can manipulate two or three puppets at the same time. Distinct ____40____ Shanxi shadow play and Tangshan shadow play, Langzhong shadow puppets display plump foreheads, noses, and chins, which give them ____41____ (striking) similar facial features of modern people. The process of making shadow puppets ____42____ (involve) up to 32 steps. The first step in making a puppet is to process the leather. ____43____ (follow) the steps of grinding, soaking, and drying, the leather becomes smooth and translucent (半透明的). Then, craftsmen begin to draw, carve, and color it. The last major step is assembling together the different parts of the puppet. Today, technological advances have injected new ____44____ (vital) into shadow puppet making. To preserve shadow play traditions in Langzhong, a museum was built, and a troupe (戏班) set up in the old city of Langzhong, whose performance has become _____45_____ absolute must-see for tourists. 【答案】36. has been 37. was listed 38. applied 39. where 40. from 41. strikingly 42. involves 43. Following 44. vitality 45. an 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章详细描述了阆中皮影戏的历史渊源、制作工艺、表演特点以及其在现代社会的传承与发展。 【36题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：阆中皮影戏在中国西南部四川省阆中及其周边36个县市已流传数百年之久。根据时间状语“for hundreds of years”可知，此处使用现在完成时，主语为单数名词，助动词用has。故填has been。 【37题详解】 考查动词时态语态。句意：2008年，阆中皮影戏所属的四川皮影戏艺术被列入国家级非物质文化遗产名录。根据时间状语“In 2008”可知，此处使用一般过去时，主语the art of Sichuan shadow play，和list为被动关系，需用被动语态，主语为单数名词，be动词用was。故填was listed。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：阆中皮影戏所采用的叙事方法源于川剧。空处需填非谓语动词作后置定语，The storytelling methods和apply为逻辑动宾关系，需用过去分词形式。故填applied。 【39题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：与其他需要两到三名操纵者来控制一个皮影的风格不同，在阆中皮影戏中，一个人可以同时操纵两到三个皮影。空处引导定语从句，先行词other styles，在定语从句中作地点状语，需用关系副词where引导。故填where。 【40题详解】 考查介词。句意：与陕西皮影戏和唐山皮影戏不同，阆中皮影的额头、鼻子和下巴都显得饱满，使它们的面部特征与现代人惊人地相似。be distinct from为固定搭配，意为“与……不同”。故填from。 【41题详解】 考查副词。句意同上。修饰形容词similar需用副词strikingly，作状语。故填strikingly。 【42题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：制作皮影的过程多达32道工序。陈述客观事实，使用一般现在时，主语为The process of making shadow puppets，谓语动词使用第三人称单数形式。故填involves。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：经过打磨、浸泡和晾干的步骤后，皮革变得光滑透明。空处需填非谓语动词作状语，the leather和follow为逻辑主谓关系，需用现在分词形式，位于句首，首字母需大写。故填Following。 【44题详解】 考查名词。句意：如今，科技的进步为皮影制作注入了新的活力。空处需填名词vitality，作宾语，表抽象概念，不可数。故填vitality。 【45题详解】 考查冠词。句意：为了传承阆中的皮影戏传统，人们在阆中古城建立了一座博物馆，并组建了一个剧团，其表演已成为游客必看的节目。must-see为可数名词，此处表示泛指，且absolute发音以元音音素开头，需用不定冠词an修饰。故填an。 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，你校English Club将举办主题为“Embrace Challenges in Our Life”的英语演讲比赛。请根据以下内容写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括： 1.如何看待挑战；2.如何应对挑战。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按照如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Good morning, fellow students! ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thanks for listening. 【答案】Good morning, fellow students! I’m Li Hua. It’s a great honor for me to deliver a speech themed Embrace Challenges in Our Life. It’s normal for us to have challenges at times. Challenges serve as stepping stones in our life, which pushes us out of our comfort zones, inspires us to acquire new skills and knowledge, and strengthens our willpower. They expose our weaknesses, yet simultaneously offer opportunities for self-improvement and growth. To meet challenges, we must maintain an optimistic mindset first. Instead of shying away, we should analyze them, formulate strategies, and take decisive actions. Second, stay determined. Hard work and perseverance can turn obstacles into achievements. Lastly, seek help when needed. Learning from others can provide new perspectives and solutions. Let’s embrace challenges wholeheartedly and shape a remarkable future. Thanks for listening. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达是一篇应用文。要求考生以“Embrace Challenges in Our Life”为主题写一篇演讲稿参赛。 【详解】1.词汇积累 激励某人做某事：inspire sb to do sth→encourage sb to do sth 而不是：instead of→rather than 最后：lastly→eventually 帮助：help→assist 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：To meet challenges, we must maintain an optimistic mindset first. 拓展句：We must maintain an optimistic mindset first so that we can meet challenges. 【点睛】[高分句型1] Challenges serve as stepping stones in our life, which pushes us out of our comfort zones, inspires us to acquire new skills and knowledge, and strengthens our willpower.（运用了which引导非限制性定语从句） [高分句型2] It’s a great honor for me to deliver a speech themed Embrace Challenges in Our Life.（运用it作形式主语，动词不定式作真正的主语） 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。 Lionel, Fandi and Iskandar often got together to play football. They dreamt of one day growing up to be professional footballers. The empty field beside the block of neighbourhood was where they would meet for their football sessions. One sunny afternoon, they were at the field as usual. They were in the thick of their game when Fandi aimed his foot at the ball and gave a forceful kick. He himself was surprised by his strength. The ball flew past the goalposts breaking into a glass window of the house behind. The boys were too shocked for words. They were half expecting the annoyed home owner, Madam Leong, to storm out through the front door and give them a good tongue criticizing. They knew she was an ill-tempered old lady. Actually, she had scolded them several times before for being too noisy. When no one came out of the house after ten minutes, the boys were quite surprised. They had prepared themselves for a scolding and were ready to compensate Madam Leong for breaking her window. Out of curiosity, Fandi adventured into Madam Leong’s yard. The gate was unlocked and he went in while the other two waited outside. Fandi knocked on the main door. No reply. Looking in through the broken window, Fandi let out a loud scream. Lying on the floor in a pool of blood was the old lady. There was a big cut on her forehead. She must have been cut by pieces of glass, flying across the living room. In panic, Fandi immediately dialled 911 for an ambulance. As they were unable to enter the house without a key, there was nothing they could do but wait for the ambulance to arrive. Although the ambulance arrived soon, to the boys, the annoying wait seemed like forever. The ambulance attendants forced open the door and rushed to Madam Leong. She was unconscious, but still breathing. One of the ambulance attendants applied pressure on the wound and wrapped it. With its emergency lights flashing, the ambulance rushed off to the nearest hospital. 注意： 1．续写词数应为150个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The three boys decided to stay behind to wait for Madam Leong’s family to return. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ To everyone’s relief, Madam Leong received immediate treatment. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 The three boys decided to stay behind to wait for Madam Leong’s family to return. Half an hour witnessed their anxious waiting, but they felt like a decade passing by. Heart pounding wildly and a surge of worry creeping up on them, they faced the hurried family of Madam Leong, especially Fandi, who was obviously immersed in the ocean of quit and grief, resting his head on his hand and sitting on the stairs silently. Fandi stepped forward, explaining the awful accident caused by him. To their astonishment, the family didn’t scold them by virtue of the fact that they didn’t mean to do it. What the family wanted was the safety of Madam Leong. To everyone’s relief, Madam Leong received immediate treatment. It was not only exciting news for her family, but also a rope saving three boys from the deep cliff of guilt. When they got to the hospital, seeing Madam Leong wake up, the previous fear gave way to relief. In the following days, they volunteered to look after her in an endeavor to make up for the mistake. Gradually, Madam Leong realized their sincerity and changed her attitude to the boys. Soon after, life went back to normal, and Madam Leong sometimes even invited the exhausted football players to drink water. 【解析】 【导语】文章以人物为线索展开，讲述了三个男孩Lionel、Fandi和Iskandar经常在社区附近的空地上踢足球，梦想成为职业足球运动员。一天下午，Fandi用力踢球时不慎将球踢进了旁边房子的玻璃窗户。他们担心会被脾气暴躁的屋主Madam Leong责骂，但等了十分钟也没见有人出来。Fandi好奇地进入院子查看，发现Madam Leong因被飞溅的玻璃碎片割伤而倒在血泊中。Fandi立即拨打911叫救护车，并和朋友们一起等待救援。救护车很快到达，将Madam Leong送往医院救治。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段首句内容“三个男孩决定留下来等待Madam Leong的家人回来。”可知，第一段可描写三个男孩等待过程中的心理以及Madam Leong的家人在得知事情发生经过后的反应。 ②由第二段首句内容“让所有人都松了一口气的是，Madam Leong得到了及时的治疗。”可知，第二段可描写三个男孩照顾Madam Leong并最终得到原谅。 2.续写线索：焦急等待——家人到来——解释事情经过——照顾Madam Leong——得到原谅 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①沉浸在：be immersed in/be absorbed in ②导致：cause/lead to ③照顾：look after/attend to ④弥补：make up for/compensate for 情绪类 ①令人兴奋的：exciting/thrilling ②焦急的：anxious/worried 【点睛】[高分句型1] To their astonishment, the family didn’t scold them by virtue of the fact that they didn’t mean to do it.（运用了that引导同位语从句） [高分句型2] What the family wanted was the safety of Madam Leong.（运用了what引导主语从句） 1—5 CBAAC 6—10 CAABA 11—15 CBCBB 16—20 ACBCB 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2022级高三上学期12月阶段性测试英语试题 本试卷满分150分 考试时间120分钟 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分） 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. What will the speakers probably do next? A. Cook at home. B. Explore a street. C. Eat out. 2. Which desk is the man going to buy? A. The one with two drawers. B. The one with three drawers. C. The one with two pen holders. 3. How does the woman describe her move? A. Stressful. B. Smooth. C. Unexpected. 4. Where are the speakers? A. In a bank. B. In a bookstore. C. In a post office. 5. What are the speakers discussing? A. A course. B. An instrument. C. A sport. 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. How does the woman sound at first? A. Amused. B. Relieved. C. Surprised. 7. What is Emily like according to the woman? A. She is reliable. B. She is playful. C. She is troublesome. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a repair shop. B. In a car rental company. C. In an insurance company. 9. What does the woman decide to do? A. Give up the repairs. B. Use an alternative car. C. Take out insurance. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. Why will Helen be away from town? A. To attend a wedding. B. To meet Angela Ferrero. C. To watch a concert. 11. When will the speakers see the performance? A. On June 18th. B. On June 25th. C. On July 2nd. 12. What does Helen want to do? A. Purchase tickets immediately. B. Invite co-workers to join her. C. Check her work emails. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. Why did Eason work as a living statue performer? A. To fulfill his dream. B. To satisfy his curiosity. C. To make some money. 14. What did Eason do for the World Championships? A He practiced several body movements. B. He designed a realistic stone appearance. C. He studied previous championship performances. 15. What does Eason cherish most about his job? A. The praise from judges. B. The interaction with audience. C. The achievement in competitions. 16. What is the key to being a good living statue according to Eason? A Physical strength. B. Creative ideas. C. Attractive appearance. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What can we learn about the library? A. It will close down one year later. B. It is open during public holidays. C. It typically operates 10 hours a day. 18. How much does a copy cost library users without a copier card? A. 10 cents. B.20 cents. C.60 cents. 19. Where should history enthusiasts go? A. The first floor. B. The second floor. C. The third floor. 20. What is said about the computer use in the library? A. It has no time limit. B. It requires registration. C. It is free only for first-time users. 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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A DRINKS TO KEEP YOU COOLAS THE WORLD HEATS UP! Given all the heavy weather-related new swirling around these past few weeks, I thought it might be helpful to write about something that could bring the temperature down a little. For months, I’ve been researching the drinks that people in hot places use to cool down. I’m going to share four of my favorites that have been getting me through the warmer days in my air conditioner-free apartment. Limonana I’ve rarely seen a lemonade that I didn’t want to get my hands on, but this one is next-level. The recipe I used, from two Egyptian American sisters, is simple, luxurious, and easy to make vegan (subbing coconut milk for whole). If you’re a fan of caipirinhas or mojitos, this drink is their tart, bittersweet, workday-friendly cousin. Mango Lassi Am I going to lie and tell you that I’ve made a mango lassi in my dingy blender that can barely turn ice cream into milkshake? No. I haven’t. What I have done is drive down the street and purchase a crate of them from one of my favorite restaurants. But if I were going to attempt these, I’d probably start with the recipe from Tea for Turmeric (by a Pakistani American food blogger whose recipes rarely miss). Mint Tea Haters will say a hot drink doesn’t belong on this list. To those people, I say: I believe in science. In all seriousness, folks in some of the hottest parts of the world have been drinking hot tea to cool down for millennia. And while the particular type of tea varies from culture to culture, mint tea — the national drink of Morocco — has been my saving grace this summer. Red Drink There are versions of this (with different names) everywhere from Dakar to Bridgetown to Galveston. And while Red Drink is often associated with Juneteenth (六月节), it’s versatile and cooling enough to be consumed all season long. I’m a Rooibos-girly, so the version I turn to again and again is this one, from Bryant Terry’s Afro-Vegan cookbook. But the possibilities for this drink are endless, and the recipes are everywhere. 1. Which will someone not keen on a cool drink choose? A. Limonana. B. Mango Lassi. C. Mint Tea. D. Red Drink. 2. What do those drinks have in common? A. They can be homemade. B. They are popular worldwide. C. They are related to festivals. D. They appeal to mojito lovers. 3. Where can we most probably read this passage? A. A feature in a travel guide. B. An extract from a lifestyle blog. C. An advertisement for drinks. D. A recipe from an exotic restaurant. B Going into my Ph.D. program, I knew I loved to communicate science to the public as much as I liked doing science. But the few times I presented to broader audiences, I found myself struggling to explain how my research might be applied in the real world and why it counts. The problem came to a head 5 years into my Ph.D. when I took a trip to Maine. Many fellow travelers excitedly shared stories about the latest books they’d consumed. I could vividly recall every detail of the papers piling up back in the lab, and yet I couldn’t remember the last book I had read for fun. I found myself mostly talking about my research. As I struggled to convey its broader relevance, I noticed that the enthusiasm in my voice faded away with each new conversation. “Is my Ph. D. killing my passion for science?” I thought. When I returned home, I resolved to dedicate more time to reading for pleasure, and my brother had recommended a science fiction book, which blew me away by the scientific technologies and plots crafted within a wildly imaginative storyline. It was like nothing I had ever read before. I kept reading science fiction after I finished my Ph.D. But I still hadn’t gotten back to communicating science to the public until a colleague invited me to speak at a pop culture convention (大会), where I gave a speech about the science behind the classic fiction book Dune by Frank Herbert. When the day came to present, I was overcome with anxiety and nervousness until I was on the stage and saw the bright-eyed, curious attendees. After I finished, I was overwhelmed with questions and comments that spilled over beyond the given time. It suddenly occurred to me that this was my path back to science communication. I’m glad science fiction helped me professionally, fueling my ability to communicate the wonders of science to broader audiences. 4. What do we know about the author’s initial challenge? A. How to sustain interest in science consistently. B. How to spread science to the public effectively. C. How to apply science to the real world practically. D. How to recall something about the research vividly. 5. Which word best describes the book recommended by the author’s brother? A. Ordinary. B. Professional. C. Scientific. D. Novel. 6. What helped the author regain his passion for popularizing science? A. A speech on the science behind Dune. B. Preference for reading science fiction. C. Support and encouragement from attendees. D. A classic fiction book Dune by Frank Herbert. 7. What does the author mainly convey through his experience? A. The dilemma of most Ph.D. students. B. The impact of pop culture convention. C. The joy of rediscovering science communication. D. The significance of public engagement in science. C From the swinging rhythms of the 1950s to the autotuned hooks of today, pop music has undergone a remarkable transformation. But what exactly has changed, and how can we measure it? Researchers identify two major “melodic (旋律的) revolutions” in pop music history: one in 1975 and another in 2000. These pivotal moments mark significant shifts in the structure and complexity of hit melodies. Interestingly, these musical milestones aren’t perfectly in line with the revolutions in harmony and tone color, suggesting that different aspects of music may evolve at different rates. During these revolutions melodies have generally become simpler, both in terms of pitch (音高) and rhythm. Modern pop hits tend to use a smaller range of notes and simpler rhythmic patterns compared to those from the 1950s and 60s. At the same time, there was a dramatic increase in “note density” — the number of notes squeezed into each second of music. This means that while today’s pop melodies might be simpler in structure, they’re often delivered more rapidly, creating a sense of energy and urgency that wasn’t as common in earlier decades. There are several interesting possibilities for what is happening. One theory suggests that as other aspects of music production — like complex electronic beats and richly layered instrumentation — have become more sophisticated, melodies have had to simplify to maintain a balance. Another explanation points to the changing landscape of music consumption. In an era of streaming and social media, where listeners can skip to the next song in seconds, there may be more pressure to create tunes that grab attention instantly. This could favor simpler, more repetitive melodies that are easy to remember and sing along to. Relationships between different musical features have also become stronger in recent years. For example, in post-2000 pop hits, melodies with more notes per second tend to be less complex in terms of pitch variety. This suggests that modern pop songwriting may be following stricter patterns than in the past. 8. What do the underlined words “pivotal moments” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Revolutionary approaches. B. Turning points. C. Significant achievements. D. Historical events. 9. What change has taken place in pop music over the years? A. Denser notes. B. Bigger range of pitch. C More complex rhythms. D. More diverse tone colors. 10. Which of the following may contribute to the revolution of pop music? A. The difficulty in creating catchier tunes. B. The conventional patterns to enjoy music. C. The convenience of switching between songs. D. The need to balance increasingly intense beats. 11. What’s the purpose of the text? A. To prove a viewpoint. B. To remove some doubts. C. To illustrate a principle. D. To analyze a phenomenon. D Goldfish may seem like simple creatures swimming in a glass tank, but they possess a rather complicated navigation system, as discovered by researchers at the University of Oxford. Led by Dr. Adelaide Sibeaux, the study aims to shed light on our understanding of how fish, and potentially humans, estimate distances using what could be described as an internal GPS. Writing in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, Sibeaux and colleagues report how they created a tank in their experiment with 2 cm-wide black and white vertical stripes (垂直条纹) on the walls, connected by similar stripes across the floor. The team trained nine goldfish to swim a set distance of 70 cm and then return to their starting point when waved at. The experiment aimed to investigate how the fish would estimate this distance without any gestures, under different patterns. Over multiple trials, the goldfish averaged a swim distance of 74 cm, give or take 17 cm, when presented with the vertical 2 cm-wide stripes. However, when the stripe pattern was altered to either narrower vertical stripes, checked patterns, or horizontal stripes (水平条纹), the fish’s behavior changed significantly. Narrower vertical stripes led them to overestimating the distance by 36%, while horizontal stripes resulted in highly inconsistent estimations. According to the researchers, the results indicate that goldfish estimate distances by visually streaming the apparent motion patterns of objects in the environment (called ‘optic flow’). Many terrestrial (陆地上的) species are known to use optic flow to estimate distance, but goldfish appear to process the information differently. Terrestrial animals, including humans, estimate distances by measuring how the angle between their eye and surrounding objects changes as they travel. Goldfish, on the other hand, appear to use the number of contrast changes experienced en-route. “This study is groundbreaking because, despite knowing that fish respond to geometric information regarding direction and distance, we don’t know how they estimate distances,” Professor Colin Lever, although not involved in the study, said, “it’s exciting to explore fish spatial mapping because fish navigation evolved earlier and better than most mammals.” 12. Why did Dr. Adelaide Sibeaux conduct the study on goldfish? A. To test how accurate goldfish’s internal GPS can be. B. To create an advanced navigation system for humans. C. To uncover how an inbuilt GPS helps calculate distances. D. To explore the relationships between goldfish and humans. 13. What can we learn about the experiment? A. People gestured the goldfish throughout the experiment. B. Goldfish tended to underestimate distances with horizontal stripes. C. The tank was decorated with colorful background patterns. D. The tank setting change caused the goldfish’s misjudgment. 14. How does the author present the results of the study in paragraph 4? A. By giving definition. B. By offering examples. C. By making comparison. D. By analyzing statistics. 15 What attitude does Professor Colin hold towards the study? A. Objective. B. Ambiguous. C. Disapproving. D. Favorable. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。 We’re always hoping something magical will come along to throw us to good health—some super food or new exercise trend. ____16____ It’s what we eat, how we move, how much we sleep, and how much we manage stress and social connection that can really make a difference. ____17____ For those of you who don’t like the gym, you may get yourself moving, too. A garden pushes you to weed and water and harvest almost every day. That keeps you moving. Also, instead of lying on chairs or sofas, spend more time on the floor, either sitting or squatting (蹲). Manage your social circle. Research has shown just how contagious(传染的) our habits are to people around. When one of your old friends has some unhealthy habits, they’re probably influencing you in the wrong way. If you aim to live a healthier life, you are more likely to achieve if those around you are committed, too.____18____ Have a short nap(打盹). Once you clock in to work in the workdays, there’s so much keeping you busy. To push through these busy days, it’s common to turn to coffee rather than slow down your pace. There is an alternative: a short sleep for as little as 20 minutes in the afternoon. Taking a nap after lunch is an age-old tradition.____19____ However, the most recent science shows that a 20-minute sleep can make up for an hour of lost sleep and helps keep you sharp later in the day. There’s no single change to create a culture of health.____20____ That can help push people toward better choices and make the healthier choice the easiest. A Plant a garden in your backyard. B. But the reality is much more ordinary. C. Just join the groups that side with you. D. You can do this in your social circle as well. E. Modern life has pushed it to near extinction. F. Build movement into your everyday routines. G. Moving the needle requires dozens of small steps. 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） Today we’re celebrating the Red Cross Movement. We celebrate the values of the Red Cross including supporting the most ____21____ and strengthening communities. We celebrate showing humanity among inhumanity. World Red Cross Day is celebrated ____22____ the man on May 8th who had a ____23____ that started the Red Cross Movement. Henry Dunant was the man with that vision. In 1859, outside of Solferino in Italy, the French and Austrian armies were fighting and Henry witnessed the ____24____ of soldiers becoming wounded and dying. Finding the military surgeons could never deal with the wounded soldiers on both sides, Henry ____25____ a temporary hospital to help the injured. In1862, Henry wrote a book Memory of Solferino recommending that every country should create a neutral and ____26____ body of helpers who could provide ____27____ during war. Shortly after, he and a few others created the ICRC, International Committee of the Red Cross, and the ____28____ was born. In 1864, the first Geneva Convention (日内瓦公约) was created, whose aim is to guide the rules of ____29____. It includes _____30_____ those who don’t take part in fighting and those who can no longer _____31_____. Today, around the world, there are about 200 National Societies that are working to help the most fragile during _____32_____, strengthen communities’ health and preparedness, and _____33_____ action when conflict arises. A(n) _____34_____ vision from over a century ago, to show humanity and to make one another _____35_____ in a time of hardship, still lives on today. 21. A. hopeless B. fragile C. upset D. inhuman 22. A. in honour of B. at the sight of C. on behalf of D. with the help of 23. A. try B. vision C. reason D. talent 24. A. incidents B. results C. possibilities D. horrors 25. A. found B. established C. contacted D. decorated 26. A. amateur B. profitable C. independent D. temporary 27. A. comfort B. fund C. accommodation D. care 28. A. hospital B. country C. movement D. concept 29. A. war B. games C. evidence D. operations 30. A. curing B. protecting C. entertaining D. calming 31. A. survive B. suffer C. fight D. escape 32. A. disasters B. arguments C. negotiations D. trials 33. A. comment on B. give up C. agree about D. spring into 34. A. common B. alternative C. simple D. artistic 35. A. smile B. explore C. reflect D. approve 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Langzhong shadow play ____36____ (be) popular in 36 counties and cities in the vicinity of Langzhong in southwest China’s Sichuan Province for hundreds of years. In 2008, the art of Sichuan shadow play which Langzhong shadow play is attached to ____37____ (list) as a national intangible culture heritage item. The storytelling methods ____38____ (apply) in Langzhong shadow play are based on the Sichuan Opera. Unlike other styles ____39____ two or three puppeteers are required to manipulate a shadow puppet, in Langzhong’s play, one person can manipulate two or three puppets at the same time. Distinct ____40____ Shanxi shadow play and Tangshan shadow play, Langzhong shadow puppets display plump foreheads, noses, and chins, which give them ____41____ (striking) similar facial features of modern people. The process of making shadow puppets ____42____ (involve) up to 32 steps. The first step in making a puppet is to process the leather. ____43____ (follow) the steps of grinding, soaking, and drying, the leather becomes smooth and translucent (半透明的). Then, craftsmen begin to draw, carve, and color it. The last major step is assembling together the different parts of the puppet. Today, technological advances have injected new ____44____ (vital) into shadow puppet making. To preserve shadow play traditions in Langzhong, a museum was built, and a troupe (戏班) set up in the old city of Langzhong, whose performance has become _____45_____ absolute must-see for tourists. 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，你校English Club将举办主题为“Embrace Challenges in Our Life”的英语演讲比赛。请根据以下内容写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括： 1.如何看待挑战；2.如何应对挑战。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按照如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Good morning, fellow students! ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thanks for listening. 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。 Lionel, Fandi and Iskandar often got together to play football. They dreamt of one day growing up to be professional footballers. The empty field beside the block of neighbourhood was where they would meet for their football sessions. One sunny afternoon, they were at the field as usual. They were in the thick of their game when Fandi aimed his foot at the ball and gave a forceful kick. He himself was surprised by his strength. The ball flew past the goalposts breaking into a glass window of the house behind. The boys were too shocked for words. They were half expecting the annoyed home owner, Madam Leong, to storm out through the front door and give them a good tongue criticizing. They knew she was an ill-tempered old lady. Actually, she had scolded them several times before for being too noisy. When no one came out of the house after ten minutes, the boys were quite surprised. They had prepared themselves for a scolding and were ready to compensate Madam Leong for breaking her window. Out of curiosity, Fandi adventured into Madam Leong’s yard. The gate was unlocked and he went in while the other two waited outside. Fandi knocked on the main door. No reply. Looking in through the broken window, Fandi let out a loud scream. Lying on the floor in a pool of blood was the old lady. There was a big cut on her forehead. She must have been cut by pieces of glass, flying across the living room. In panic, Fandi immediately dialled 911 for an ambulance. As they were unable to enter the house without a key, there was nothing they could do but wait for the ambulance to arrive. Although the ambulance arrived soon, to the boys, the annoying wait seemed like forever. The ambulance attendants forced open the door and rushed to Madam Leong. She was unconscious, but still breathing. One of the ambulance attendants applied pressure on the wound and wrapped it. With its emergency lights flashing, the ambulance rushed off to the nearest hospital. 注意： 1．续写词数应为150个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The three boys decided to stay behind to wait for Madam Leong’s family to return. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ To everyone’s relief, Madam Leong received immediate treatment. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1—5 CBAAC 6—10 CAABA 11—15 CBCBB 16—20 ACBCB 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$