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区县高中学校25届高三一诊模拟联考
英语试题
考试时间:120分钟;满分:150分
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。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
Why was the man late for work?
A. He was stuck in traffic.
B. He had a traffic accident.
C. His car broke down on the road.
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What is still working now?
A. The window. B. The door. C. The air conditioner.
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Who might Lucy be?
A. The woman’s boss.
B. The woman’s child.
C. The woman’s babysitter.
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Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. At home. B. On a bus. C. In a taxi.
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What does the woman want the man to do?
A. Pick her up at her house.
B. Do some reading with her.
C. Help her do some shopping.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
6. Why does the man talk to Sarah?
A. To make an appointment.
B. To extend an invitation.
C. To ask for information.
7. What does the man plan to do?
A. Reschedule a meeting.
B. Redesign a system.
C. Host a workshop.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
8. How much should the man pay in total?
A. $120. B. $125. C. $130.
9. What does the man ask the woman to do?
A Wrap his gift up.
B. Give him a discount.
C. Arrange a tailoring service.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
10. Where are the speakers?
A. At a travel agency.
B. At a train station.
C. At school.
11. What is the most convenient way to travel around Europe?
A. By car. B. By plane. C. By train.
12. Which country are both speakers going to visit?
A. France. B. Germany. C. Italy.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
13. What is the woman’s profession?
A. An art professor.
B. A TV interviewer.
C. A project designer.
14. What did Jacopo study as a student?
A. Art. B. Design. C. Philosophy.
15. Where does Jacopo currently work?
A. In Beijing. B. In Shanghai. C. In Chongqing.
16. What is Jacopo’s main goal in art?
A. To open an art school in China.
B. To hold art exhibitions across the country.
C. To combine the old style with the new one.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
17. What is the purpose of this activity?
A. To offer the locals leisure time.
B To train more volunteers.
C. To promote rural travel.
18. What is provided in the activity?
A. Tools. B. Supper. C. Trainers.
19. What will help people find the site?
A. Experts’ guidance. B. Arrow signs. C. The brochure.
20. What are necessary for people who are just watching?
A. Walking boots. B. Warm clothes. C. Gardening gloves.
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
Children’s Books
My Winter City by James Gladstone
A kid, his dad and their dog happily brave a downfall to go sledding across town. The boy notes the “windows gone all steamy” on the bus, the “wilderness of footprints, crisscrossing, disappearing” on the sidewalks, the “light powder pillows” when they make snow angels. Through the illustrations (插图) of the book, little children can find each well-observed de tail of wintertime city life.
40pp.$19.95.(Ages 4 to 8.)
Bear Is Awake! An Alphabet Story by Hannah E. Harrison
A “big bear” wakes up in the middle of winter, leaves her den and shows up at a “cozy cabin,” where a girl is annoyed, then inspired to take the bear into town to figure out how to help the creature get back to hibernation (冬眠). The final page has no words, just a proud look on the girl’s face: mission accomplished. The book lets even pre-readers follow the alphabetical story through the expressive illustrations.
40pp.$17.99.(Ages 3 to 6.)
I Am Polar Bear by J. Patrick Lewis.
The book captures the majesty of the polar bear. Lewis has the creature tell us what he’s called in different cultures, from the Inuit(“I am Nanuk”) to the Sami, who “refuse to speak my name for fear of offending me.” The ending shows the polar bear float on a shrinking bit of ice, “losing hold.”
32pp. $18.99.(Ages 4 to 8.)
Snowy Race by April Jones Prince
A girl gets to ride on her dad’s giant snowplow in this delightful rhyming tale. They race through the heavy snow, but it’s not clear where they’re going until they arrive at the airport, where her mother is waiting. Prince’s (“What Do Wheels Do All Day?”) text is intriguingly spare, letting Davenier’s (“The First Thing My Mama Told Me”) soft lively wintertime scenes shine.
40pp.$18.99.(Ages 3 to 6.)
21. Which of the following books unfolds the winter city life?
A. My Winter City. B. Bear Is Awake! An Alphabet Story.
C. I Am Polar Bear. D. Snow for Everyone.
22. Whose book describes a story telling a girl helps a creature?
A. James Gladstone. B. Hannah E. Harrison.
C. J. Patrick Lewis. D. April Jones Prince.
23. What do the books have in common?
A. The stories are about celebrating snow. B. Each book costs a lot.
C. Each book has 40 pages. D. They are intended for little kids.
B
Caring 17-year-old Lauren Schroeder was inspired to help bring healthy food to needy families in her community. Volunteering at a food shelter when she was 14 , and tasked with helping fill boxes for households in need with canned and packaged food, this Iowa teen felt that something was missing from the donated groceries: fresh vegetables. So she shared with her parents her desire to start a garden on their own farm to supply local families in need with fresh produce.
Coming from a farming family, Lauren had some familiarity with agriculture, and had helped raise rabbits and lambs, but had never tried vegetable cultivation at scale, though the Schroeders plant soybeans and corn each year on their 150-acre farm.
The work involved in realizing Lauren’s plan was no walk in the park. Initially, while proud of her daughter’s vision, her mother, Katie Schroeder, admitted to some foreboding about the work involved: “I was wondering, ‘Oh my gosh, how much work is this going to be?’ I wasn’t sure whether this would work.” This was one young change-maker, however! Lauren researched plants online, checking which species needed more shade, how much water was required, and when to harvest each crop. During Iowa’s hot summers, she had to water her crops by hand for around 2 — 3 hours daily. She also checked daily for weeds, and bent down to pick her green bean crop. Thanks to her diligence, Lauren planted half an acre of land, with 15 varieties of vegetables in 2022, harvesting her first crops.
In an interview with a local media channel, Lauren says, “I wanted to have something that’d impact people. I want to impact community members. Many people help you out, but it makes more difference when you help others out. That’s what makes me most happy.”
24. What inspired Lauren to start a garden on her family’s farm?
A. Her parents’ encouragement.
B. Her interest in farming and agriculture.
C. Her desire to become a professional gardener.
D. Her experience volunteering at a food shelter.
25. Which of the following words can replace the underlined word “foreboding” in paragraph 3?
A. Satisfaction. B. Concern. C. Anger. D. Pride.
26. How did Lauren research the plants for her garden?
A. She consulted professional gardeners.
B. She studied books and manuals on gardening.
C. She conducted online research on plant species.
D. She attended agricultural courses and workshops.
27. What is the central theme of the article?
A. The Schroeders’ family farming traditions.
B. The importance of volunteering at a food shelter.
C. The challenges of starting a vegetable garden on a large scale.
D. Lauren Schroeder’s project to provide fresh vegetables to needy families.
C
Many actors have famously remarked that they have, time and again, lost themselves in their performances. Now, researchers at University College London (UCL) have found some truth to this statement. A new study suggests actors may suppress (抑制) their sense of self when they take on a new character, hinting at the massive impact theater training may have on fundamental mechanisms of the human brain.
“Our findings indicate that cooperating with the theater industry could be helpful in producing theories about social interaction that could also be investigated in the real world,” said Dwaynica Gteaves, lead author of the study. In particular, the researchers are hoping that future work in this space can focus on how participation in theatrical activities might help people with autism (自闭症).
The actors in the study were fitted with brain imaging technology while they rehearsed scenes from Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night s Dream. When they heard their names while performing, their response was suppressed in the brain region associated with self-awareness. While they were not performing, the actors responded normally when called by name. The study also looked at interpersonal coordination between pairs of actors. The researchers noticed that two actors rehearsing together had similar brain activity in the regions of the brain associated with social interaction and action planning, revealing “specific brain systems that are coordinated during complex social interactions”.
In fact, drama therapy has been considered a beneficial practical strategy for improving social communication in children with developmental or learning disabilities. A preliminary (初步的) study found students with autism who underwent theater experiences showed significant positive changes in the development of social and language skills.
In the future, researchers at UCL aim to include both trained and untrained actors as subjects. The recent study, admittedly, lacked a control group of people without theater training and had a small sample size of only 6 actors. But the researchers remain hopeful of the possible future applications of their findings in aiding social communication, including in individuals with autism.
28. What effect may taking on a new character have on actors, as suggested by the study?
A. They may forget their identities. B. Their self-awareness may weaken.
C. They may lose themselves completely. D. Their brain mechanisms may be damaged.
29. How did the researchers conduct the study?
A. By interacting with the actors. B. By observing the actors’ behavior.
C. By surveying the actors’ responses. D. By monitoring the actors’ brain activity.
30. What positive changes were seen in students with autism who engaged in theater experiences?
A. Improved physical health. B. Enhanced cognitive abilities.
C. Strengthened interpersonal skills. D. Increased academic performance.
31. What can be inferred about the study?
A. The researchers lacked expertise. B. It can be used to train child actors.
C. It is a major breakthrough in medicine. D. It is promising despite its limitations.
D
Can happiness be obtained — by learning about it in school? The University of Bristol’s Science of Happiness course, which launched in 2018, is helping answer that question. Not your typical college class, the innovative course features absolutely no tests or work. Instead it focuses on teaching students what the latest studies in psychology suggest really makes people happy. Now, the research team behind that class has released a new study reporting it really is possible to learn how to be happy.
Thanks to their course, researchers had already established that teaching students about the latest scientific studies focusing on happiness results in a notable improvement in well-being. During this latest project, they took things a step further. Their work shows that increases in well-being among students are ultimately short-lived — unless individuals practice what’s been taught during the course for ages.
“It’s like going to the gym — we can’t expect to do one class and be fit forever. Just as with physical health, we have to continuously work on our mental health, otherwise the improvements are temporary,” explains senior study author Professor Bruce Hood. Students who took the happiness course reported a 10 to 15 percent improvement in well-being. However, only those who continued practicing what they learned during the course reported sustained improved well-being upon being surveyed again two years later. This project is the first ever to track the well-being of students who had taken a happiness course long after the class ended.
“To gain more information about happiness, we’ll continue studying. What we teach is related to positive psychology interventions (干预) that take your attention away from yourself, by helping others, being with friends, or thankfulness,” Prof. Hood said. “This is the opposite of the current principle, but countless studies have shown that getting out of our own heads helps get us away from negative thinking.”
Prof. Hood recently turned the course into a new book, released earlier this month. The Science of Happiness: Seven Lessons for Living Well details an evidence-informed roadmap to better well-being.
32. What do we know about Science of Happiness course?
A. It’s an analysis of students’ exams. B. It’s a research platform for the team.
C. It’s the team’s theoretical foundation. D. It’s the collection of research processes.
33. Why does Prof. Hood mention “the gym” in paragraph 3?
A. To offer a solution. B. To make a prediction.
C. To illustrate an idea. D. To raise a question.
34. Which of the following belongs to the current principle?
A. Talking to strangers. B. Giving gifts to others.
C. Spending money on oneself. D. Walking in nature with friends.
35. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A. To assess a new way to study happiness. B. To show a new study result on happiness.
C. To comment on a book about happiness. D. To stress the need of gaining happiness.
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。
We often hear very bad statistics about the destruction of the Amazon. ____36____ One Amazonian Indian tribe (部落) every year has disappeared since 1900. Unless something is done to prevent it, the Amazon will be totally destroyed in fifty years’ time.
____37____ Although it is being destroyed by big farmers and logging (伐木) companies, the biggest cause of its destruction is the cutting down of trees by thousands of small-scale farmers. ____38____ They cut down trees of the rainforest to grow crops to make money. The soil of the Amazon is perfect for plants as long as there are trees. It is the trees that recycle the nutrients that make the Amazon suitable for growing food. When the farmers cut down the trees, the soil can only support crops for one or two years. ____39____
Logging is the second biggest cause of the destruction of the rainforest. A lot of the trees are taken for firewood, charcoal, or for making furniture. Not only are these trees destroyed, but the trees around them are also destroyed to make way for the roads and tracks needed to take the wood away. Large areas of forest have also been cut down to free land for cattle farming. ____40____ And the ranchers (牧场主) move on. More trees will be sure to disappear because of their cattle.
Most of the rainforest lies within Brazil. Fortunately, it is beginning to bring more laws to protect its rainforest.
A. Again the land cannot support them for long.
B. So they have to move on, and cut down more trees.
C. The problem involves organizations and governments.
D. The trees are often considered important to big farmers.
E. Poverty forces people to leave the cities and look for land.
F. An area of rainforest, the size of Belgium, is cut down annually.
G. The true key factors causing damage to the rainforest is not as you imagine.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
An elderly woman using a hairdryer as a radar gun (雷达枪) has become the talk of the town in Montana.
Patti, a grandmother living near the busy Glacier National Park, observed that ____41____ often happened on her road due to the heavy tourist traffic. ____42____ about the safety of her community, she decided to take matters into her own ____43____. With a chair, a drink, and a hairdryer, Patti ____44____ herself by the road, mimicking the actions of a traffic officer making a speed ____45____.
Her creative approach to road safety didn’t go ____46____. Drivers began to slow down, ____47____ and curious about the sight of a grandmother with a hairdryer. Patti’s ____48____ even attracted the attention of local law enforcement. A Montana trooper (州警) expressed his ____49____ for her creative attempt to make the roads safer. He _____50_____ her with the title of “honorable trooper”, complete with a hat and badge.
Patti shared her story on The Kelly Clarkson Show, explaining, “We’re very _____51_____ to Glacier National Park, so we get a lot of tourists going around on our road. And they _____52_____. So, my son suggested I place myself on the road and use a hairdryer, pretending it was a radar gun.”
Her story serves as a _____53_____ that sometimes, a little _____54_____ and a lot of care for one’s community can go a long way towards making a _____55_____.
41. A. parking B. speeding C. accident D. fight
42. A. Curious B. Surprised C. Afraid D. Concerned
43. A. hands B. head C. plan D. pockets
44. A. enjoyed B. protected C. stationed D. cleaned
45. A. record B. check C. limit D. mark
46. A. unpunished B. unsolved C. unnoticed D. undoubted
47. A. confused B. frightened C. satisfied D. amused
48. A. hobbies B. experiences C. approaches D. efforts
49. A. congratulation B. appreciation C. expectation D. satisfaction
50 A. trusted B. memorized C. presented D. comforted
51. A. close B. blessed C. beneficial D. unique
52. A. break in B. show up C. pull over D. flashed by
53. A. test B. reminder C. lesson D. symbol
54. A. encouragement B. improvement C. creativity D. generosity
55. A. promise B. decision C. profit D. difference
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。
Hutongs are narrow alleys or lanes that are characteristic of Beijing, representing a unique aspect of Chinese culture. _____56_____ (date) back to the Yuan Dynasty, these traditional neighborhoods are known for their ____57____ (distinction) architectural style and communal living. Walking through a hutong, one can see ancient courtyard houses, _____58_____ provide a glimpse into the daily lives of the residents.
The atmosphere in hutongs is lively and vibrant. Local shops and street vendors often line the streets, offering everything from traditional snacks to handmade crafts. This creates ____59____ strong sense of community, as neighbors often gather to chat and share stories. The cultural significance of hutongs ____60____ (extend) beyond just architecture; they are also places where traditions are preserved.
However, hutongs face challenges due to urbanization. Many have been demolished to make way for modern buildings, threatening the _____61_____ (preserve) of this cultural heritage. Efforts ___62___ (make) to protect these historic areas recently, as they are of vital importance for understanding Beijing’s history and culture.
In conclusion, hutong culture offers a fascinating insight _____63_____ the past and present of Beijing. It is essential _____64_____ (cherish) these unique neighborhoods, as they represent a way of life that is rich in history and community spirit. By doing so, we ensure that future _____65_____ (generation) can appreciate the beauty and significance of hutong culture.
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是校英文报的编辑李华,负责策划你们报纸新开设的一个栏目“Opinions of Teenagers”。请你写一篇栏目介绍,刊登在校英文报上,内容包括:
1. 开设初衷;
2. 栏目的内容;
3. 欢迎投稿。
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。
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第二节(满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
“Dear Jenny, I am really sorry to tell you that you didn’t get the position this time. The interviewers had a discussion about you. You have a very good experience, but you are not qualified for this position. The journalist we want is to communicate with people from walks of life, so you should be more sociable and more energetic. So, sorry.” Actually, such was not quite new to Jenny and this was the third time that she had been rejected for a job position after her graduation from university as a top student.
Overwhelmed (淹没) with sadness, she lifted her hands to cover her face. Her heart was broken with self-doubt whether she was never good enough to fit in with the highly competitive adult world. It seemed that the excellence she displayed at school was nothing but illusion. “Maybe I should quit applying for that demanding job,” Jenny whispered to herself.
Sensing something wrong, Jenny’s father, James, said to his daughter, “Congratulations on your graduation, and time to enjoy your youth. In celebration of your new life, I’d like to give you something special. Here is a car that I acquired many years ago. But before I give it to you, take it to the used car lot downtown and tell them you want to sell it and see how much they offer you.”
Unwilling as Jenny was, she went to the used car lot and they offered her only one thousand dollars because the car looked very worn out. With that offer, she returned back to her father and out of her expectation, this time her father told her to take this car to a pawnshop (当铺). Confused, Jenny went to the pawnshop where they should have offered her ten thousand dollars as her father’s car looked a little bit old to them. “Maybe it is a perfect deal!” thought Jenny. But then, the father advised his daughter to keep trying and go to a car club and show them the car. The daughter took the car to the club, and then, breathtakingly, something magic happened.
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。
People there willingly offered one hundred thousand dollars for the same car.
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Wearing a satisfied smile, James said, “They identified it as an expensive car.”
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区县高中学校25届高三一诊模拟联考
英语试题
考试时间:120分钟;满分:150分
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。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
Why was the man late for work?
A. He was stuck in traffic.
B. He had a traffic accident.
C. His car broke down on the road.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: Getting to work in the morning seems to take longer every day. I was late again today.
W: Are you still driving?
M: Yeah, the traffic was horrible this morning. It’s just one traffic jam after another.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What is still working now?
A. The window. B. The door. C. The air conditioner.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: It’s very stuffy in here. Can you open the window please?
M: I’m sorry it’s stuck. I can only open the door as the air conditioner is also out of order.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
Who might Lucy be?
A. The woman’s boss.
B. The woman’s child.
C. The woman’s babysitter.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: I wish I had more time to spend with Lucy. She has to go to a babysitter every morning.
M: It’s tough when you work so much.
W: Well, sometimes I have to ask my boss for a leave to look after her.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. At home. B. On a bus. C. In a taxi.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: I’d like to go to the airport and since I’m in a bit of a rush. I’d appreciate it if we could get there as fast as possible.
M: I’ll do my best mum.
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What does the woman want the man to do?
A. Pick her up at her house.
B. Do some reading with her.
C. Help her do some shopping.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: What are your plans for Saturday afternoon?
W: I don’t know. Maybe just read at home. How about you?
M: I wanted to check out that new shopping mall.
W: Hey, that’s not a bad idea. Come by to get me at about one.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
6. Why does the man talk to Sarah?
A. To make an appointment.
B. To extend an invitation.
C. To ask for information.
7. What does the man plan to do?
A. Reschedule a meeting.
B. Redesign a system.
C. Host a workshop.
【答案】6. C 7. A
【解析】
【原文】M: Sarah, can you fill me in on what I missed last week while I was on vacation?
W: We had a meeting where we discussed the new filing system. Since there were so many complaints about it, they decided to redesign the whole thing.
M: Will we be having a workshop on it?
W: Yes, it’s scheduled for next monday afternoon.
M: I have a meeting with the HR department at that time. I will see if I can postpone it.
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8. How much should the man pay in total?
A. $120. B. $125. C. $130.
9. What does the man ask the woman to do?
A. Wrap his gift up.
B. Give him a discount.
C. Arrange a tailoring service.
【答案】8. C 9. C
【解析】
【原文】W: Thank you for shopping at bullring shopping center. Your total is 120 pounds. Would you like us to wrap your items? We offer free gift wrapping,
M: No thanks, but I do need to have these two pairs of trousers shortened. Do you offer a tailoring service as well?
W: Yes sir. We have skilled tailors who can do that for an additional fee of five pounds per pair. However, once the alterations are made, the items can’t be returned.
M: I understand. When can I pick them up?
W: They should be ready by tomorrow.
M: Great. See you tomorrow.
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10. Where are the speakers?
A. At a travel agency.
B. At a train station.
C. At school.
11. What is the most convenient way to travel around Europe?
A. By car. B. By plane. C. By train.
12. Which country are both speakers going to visit?
A. France. B. Germany. C. Italy.
【答案】10. A 11. C 12. A
【解析】
原文】W: It certainly has been busy here at the travel agency recently.
M: It must be because summer vacation is nearly here.
W: Everyone is trying to plan a summer vacation.
M: The travel agencies are offering a lot of cheap airfares to Europe now.
W: I’ve heard that travelling around Europe by train is the cheapest and most convenient way.
M: Yes, I’ve heard it’s much easier than driving and much more comfortable than taking a bus.
W: Are you planning to buy a train ticket?
M: Yes, I’m going to travel by train in France, Italy, Switzerland and Austria.
W: I’m going to France and Germany. I’m going to take the train from Paris and travel to all the smaller countryside towns.
M: Excuse me, could you tell me if this is where I can catch a bus to the Brooklyn museum?
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13. What is the woman’s profession?
A. An art professor.
B. A TV interviewer.
C. A project designer.
14. What did Jacopo study as a student?
A. Art. B. Design. C. Philosophy.
15. Where does Jacopo currently work?
A. In Beijing. B. In Shanghai. C. In Chongqing.
16. What is Jacopo’s main goal in art?
A. To open an art school in China.
B. To hold art exhibitions across the country.
C. To combine the old style with the new one.
【答案】13. B 14. B 15. A 16. C
【解析】
【原文】W: Welcome, Jacopo. Your art show in Shanghai has caught a lot of attention can you share the inspiration behind the painting? Conquista.
M: Thanks my art reflects my life in China. Having lived here for so long, it’s natural that my experiences influence my work.
W: How has your background in florence shaped your art?
M: Florence has taught me to love art. My studies in design helped me explore different styles, which inspired the creations I now work on in Beijing.
W: Your work mixes modern art with Chinese traditions. Can you tell us about that?
M: I’m deeply inspired by Chinese philosophy and traditional art. My goal is to mix modern elements with traditional, creating something both new and familiar. My time with students in Chongqing has greatly influenced this approach.
W: You’ve also organized art shows. What do you hope to achieve?
M: I want to promote a deeper understanding between Italian and Chinese cultures. Projects like the belt and road initiative provide great opportunities for cultural exchange.
W: Thank you Jacopo for sharing your story. Your work beautifully connects two rich cultures and offers a unique perspective.
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17. What is the purpose of this activity?
A. To offer the locals leisure time.
B. To train more volunteers.
C. To promote rural travel.
18. What is provided in the activity?
A. Tools. B. Supper. C. Trainers.
19. What will help people find the site?
A. Experts’ guidance. B. Arrow signs. C. The brochure.
20. What are necessary for people who are just watching?
A. Walking boots. B. Warm clothes. C. Gardening gloves.
【答案】17. C 18. A 19. B 20. B
【解析】
【原文】Hello everyone. The green partnership is planning to plant trees in the village of middleton. They’re looking for volunteers to come along and help. No prior experience is needed. There will be experts on hand to direct operations and equipment will be provided a snack. Lunch is provided but evening meals are not included. This activity aims to attract people from urban areas to spend their free time there. For this area is heavily dependent on tourism. The site lies on the western edge of the village of middleton. You’d better walk there as parking will not be available along the road to the west. A large yellow notice will indicate the site entrance and yellow arrow signs will guide you to the site. A brochure will include further information about the day programme. The site will be quite muddy so boots are probably a better idea than trainers if you’re doing the digging, although you’ll need something to change into afterwards. Although you can expect to get quite warm, the site is quite exposed so it’s a good idea to wrap up well when you’re watching. And gardening gloves are essential if you’re planning to help with the digging.
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
Children’s Books
My Winter City by James Gladstone
A kid, his dad and their dog happily brave a downfall to go sledding across town. The boy notes the “windows gone all steamy” on the bus, the “wilderness of footprints, crisscrossing, disappearing” on the sidewalks, the “light powder pillows” when they make snow angels. Through the illustrations (插图) of the book, little children can find each well-observed de tail of wintertime city life.
40pp.$19.95.(Ages 4 to 8.)
Bear Is Awake! An Alphabet Story by Hannah E. Harrison
A “big bear” wakes up in the middle of winter, leaves her den and shows up at a “cozy cabin,” where a girl is annoyed, then inspired to take the bear into town to figure out how to help the creature get back to hibernation (冬眠). The final page has no words, just a proud look on the girl’s face: mission accomplished. The book lets even pre-readers follow the alphabetical story through the expressive illustrations.
40pp.$17.99.(Ages 3 to 6.)
I Am Polar Bear by J. Patrick Lewis.
The book captures the majesty of the polar bear. Lewis has the creature tell us what he’s called in different cultures, from the Inuit(“I am Nanuk”) to the Sami, who “refuse to speak my name for fear of offending me.” The ending shows the polar bear float on a shrinking bit of ice, “losing hold.”
32pp. $18.99.(Ages 4 to 8.)
Snowy Race by April Jones Prince.
A girl gets to ride on her dad’s giant snowplow in this delightful rhyming tale. They race through the heavy snow, but it’s not clear where they’re going until they arrive at the airport, where her mother is waiting. Prince’s (“What Do Wheels Do All Day?”) text is intriguingly spare, letting Davenier’s (“The First Thing My Mama Told Me”) soft lively wintertime scenes shine.
40pp.$18.99.(Ages 3 to 6.)
21. Which of the following books unfolds the winter city life?
A. My Winter City. B. Bear Is Awake! An Alphabet Story.
C. I Am Polar Bear. D. Snow for Everyone.
22. Whose book describes a story telling a girl helps a creature?
A. James Gladstone. B. Hannah E. Harrison.
C. J. Patrick Lewis. D. April Jones Prince.
23. What do the books have in common?
A. The stories are about celebrating snow. B. Each book costs a lot.
C. Each book has 40 pages. D. They are intended for little kids.
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文,主要介绍了四本与冬季有关的儿童书籍。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Through the illustrations (插图) of the book, little children can find each well-observed detail of wintertime city life.”(通过这本书的插图,小孩子们可以发现冬季城市生活的每一个细致观察的细节。)可知,描绘冬季城市生活的书是 My Winter City,故选A。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“A “big bear” wakes up in the middle of winter, leaves her den and shows up at a “cozy cabin,” where a girl is annoyed, then inspired to take the bear into town to figure out how to help the creature get back to hibernation(冬眠).”(一只“大熊”在隆冬醒来,离开她的巢穴,出现在一个“舒适的小屋”里,一个女孩在那里很生气,然后受到启发,带着熊去镇上想办法帮助这个生物回到冬眠状态)可知,描述一个女孩帮助一个生物的故事的书是Bear Is Awake! An Alphabet Story,作者是Hannah E. Harrison。故选B。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。根据标题“Children’s Books”(儿童书籍)以及下文的具体介绍可知,书的共同特点是它们是为小孩子准备的。故选D。
B
Caring 17-year-old Lauren Schroeder was inspired to help bring healthy food to needy families in her community. Volunteering at a food shelter when she was 14 , and tasked with helping fill boxes for households in need with canned and packaged food, this Iowa teen felt that something was missing from the donated groceries: fresh vegetables. So she shared with her parents her desire to start a garden on their own farm to supply local families in need with fresh produce.
Coming from a farming family, Lauren had some familiarity with agriculture, and had helped raise rabbits and lambs, but had never tried vegetable cultivation at scale, though the Schroeders plant soybeans and corn each year on their 150-acre farm.
The work involved in realizing Lauren’s plan was no walk in the park. Initially, while proud of her daughter’s vision, her mother, Katie Schroeder, admitted to some foreboding about the work involved: “I was wondering, ‘Oh my gosh, how much work is this going to be?’ I wasn’t sure whether this would work.” This was one young change-maker, however! Lauren researched plants online, checking which species needed more shade, how much water was required, and when to harvest each crop. During Iowa’s hot summers, she had to water her crops by hand for around 2 — 3 hours daily. She also checked daily for weeds, and bent down to pick her green bean crop. Thanks to her diligence, Lauren planted half an acre of land, with 15 varieties of vegetables in 2022, harvesting her first crops.
In an interview with a local media channel, Lauren says, “I wanted to have something that’d impact people. I want to impact community members. Many people help you out, but it makes more difference when you help others out. That’s what makes me most happy.”
24. What inspired Lauren to start a garden on her family’s farm?
A. Her parents’ encouragement.
B. Her interest in farming and agriculture.
C. Her desire to become a professional gardener.
D. Her experience volunteering at a food shelter.
25. Which of the following words can replace the underlined word “foreboding” in paragraph 3?
A. Satisfaction. B. Concern. C. Anger. D. Pride.
26. How did Lauren research the plants for her garden?
A. She consulted professional gardeners.
B. She studied books and manuals on gardening.
C. She conducted online research on plant species.
D. She attended agricultural courses and workshops.
27. What is the central theme of the article?
A. The Schroeders’ family farming traditions.
B. The importance of volunteering at a food shelter.
C. The challenges of starting a vegetable garden on a large scale.
D. Lauren Schroeder’s project to provide fresh vegetables to needy families.
【答案】24. D 25. B 26. C 27. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述17岁的劳伦·施罗德因在食物收容所做志愿者时发现那里缺乏新鲜蔬菜,决心在自家农场种植蔬菜,为需要的人提供新鲜食材,实现助人梦想。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Volunteering at a food shelter when she was 14 , and tasked with helping fill boxes for households in need with canned and packaged food, this Iowa teen felt that something was missing from the donated groceries: fresh vegetables. So she shared with her parents her desire to start a garden on their own farm to supply local families in need with fresh produce.(14岁时,她在一个食品收容所做志愿者,负责帮助有需要家庭装满罐装和包装食品的盒子,这个爱荷华州的女孩觉得捐赠的食品中缺少了一些东西:新鲜蔬菜。因此,她告诉父母,她希望在自己的农场上开一个菜园,为当地有需要的家庭提供新鲜农产品)”可知,劳伦在食品收容所做志愿者时,发现捐赠的食品中缺少新鲜蔬菜,这激发了她开辟菜园的想法。故选D项。
【25题详解】
词句猜测题。根据后文“I was wondering, ‘Oh my gosh, how much work is this going to be?’ I wasn’t sure whether this would work.(我在想,‘哦,我的天哪,这要做多少工作?’我不确定这是否可行)”可推知,她的母亲对于她做的工作是有一些担心的,所以推知foreboding应是“担心”之意,和B项意思相近。故选B项。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Lauren researched plants online, checking which species needed more shade, how much water was required, and when to harvest each crop. (劳伦在网上研究植物,检查哪些物种需要更多的阴影,需要多少水,以及何时收获每种作物。)”可知,她通过在线研究植物种类。故选C项。
【27题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是第一段中“Caring 17-year-old Lauren Schroeder was inspired to help bring healthy food to needy families in her community.(17岁的Lauren Schroeder充满爱心,她受到启发,帮助社区里有需要的家庭提供健康食物)”可知,文章主要报道了女孩Lauren Schroeder的善行,她在自家农场中开辟出菜园,种植各种蔬菜,为社区里有需要的家庭提供健康食物。故选D项。
C
Many actors have famously remarked that they have, time and again, lost themselves in their performances. Now, researchers at University College London (UCL) have found some truth to this statement. A new study suggests actors may suppress (抑制) their sense of self when they take on a new character, hinting at the massive impact theater training may have on fundamental mechanisms of the human brain.
“Our findings indicate that cooperating with the theater industry could be helpful in producing theories about social interaction that could also be investigated in the real world,” said Dwaynica Gteaves, lead author of the study. In particular, the researchers are hoping that future work in this space can focus on how participation in theatrical activities might help people with autism (自闭症).
The actors in the study were fitted with brain imaging technology while they rehearsed scenes from Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night s Dream. When they heard their names while performing, their response was suppressed in the brain region associated with self-awareness. While they were not performing, the actors responded normally when called by name. The study also looked at interpersonal coordination between pairs of actors. The researchers noticed that two actors rehearsing together had similar brain activity in the regions of the brain associated with social interaction and action planning, revealing “specific brain systems that are coordinated during complex social interactions”.
In fact, drama therapy has been considered a beneficial practical strategy for improving social communication in children with developmental or learning disabilities. A preliminary (初步的) study found students with autism who underwent theater experiences showed significant positive changes in the development of social and language skills.
In the future, researchers at UCL aim to include both trained and untrained actors as subjects. The recent study, admittedly, lacked a control group of people without theater training and had a small sample size of only 6 actors. But the researchers remain hopeful of the possible future applications of their findings in aiding social communication, including in individuals with autism.
28. What effect may taking on a new character have on actors, as suggested by the study?
A. They may forget their identities. B. Their self-awareness may weaken.
C. They may lose themselves completely. D. Their brain mechanisms may be damaged.
29. How did the researchers conduct the study?
A. By interacting with the actors. B. By observing the actors’ behavior.
C. By surveying the actors’ responses. D. By monitoring the actors’ brain activity.
30. What positive changes were seen in students with autism who engaged in theater experiences?
A. Improved physical health. B. Enhanced cognitive abilities.
C. Strengthened interpersonal skills. D. Increased academic performance.
31. What can be inferred about the study?
A. The researchers lacked expertise. B. It can be used to train child actors.
C. It is a major breakthrough in medicine. D. It is promising despite its limitations.
【答案】28. B 29. D 30. C 31. D
【解析】
【导语】本文的体裁为说明文。文章以科学研究为基础,报道了伦敦大学学院(UCL)的一项关于演员在表演时大脑活动变化的研究,探讨了演员如何在扮演角色时可能抑制自我意识,以及这种现象对理解人类社交互动和自闭症治疗的潜在影响。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的“A new study suggests actors may suppress (抑制) their sense of self when they take on a new character, hinting at the massive impact theater training may have on fundamental mechanisms of the human brain. (一项新的研究表明,演员在扮演新角色时可能会抑制他们的自我意识,这暗示了戏剧训练可能对人类大脑的基本机制产生巨大影响。)”可知,新的研究表明,演员在扮演新角色时可能会压抑自我意识,他们的自我意识可能会减弱。故选B。
【29题详解】
推理判断题。从文章第三段“The actors in the study were fitted with brain imaging technology while they rehearsed scenes from Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night s Dream. When they heard their names while performing, their response was suppressed in the brain region associated with self-awareness. While they were not performing, the actors responded normally when called by name. The study also looked at interpersonal coordination between pairs of actors. The researchers noticed that two actors rehearsing together had similar brain activity in the regions of the brain associated with social interaction and action planning, revealing “specific brain systems that are coordinated during complex social interactions”. (参与研究的演员们在排练莎士比亚的《仲夏夜之梦》时安装了脑成像技术。当他们在表演时听到自己的名字时,他们的反应在与自我意识相关的大脑区域被抑制了。当演员们不表演时,当他们被点名时,他们的反应是正常的。该研究还考察了演员对之间的人际协调。研究人员注意到,两个演员一起排练时,大脑中与社会互动和行动计划相关的区域有相似的大脑活动,这揭示了“在复杂的社会互动中协调的特定大脑系统”。)”可知,研究中的演员在排练莎士比亚的《仲夏夜之梦》场景时被配备了脑成像技术。这说明研究者是通过监测演员的大脑活动来进行研究的。故选D。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段中的“A preliminary (初步的) study found students with autism who underwent theater experiences showed significant positive changes in the development of social and language skills. (一项初步研究发现,有戏剧经历的自闭症学生在社交和语言技能的发展方面表现出显著的积极变化。)”可知,他们的人际交往能力得到了加强。故选C。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。从文章最后一段中的“The recent study, admittedly, lacked a control group of people without theater training and had a small sample size of only 6 actors. But the researchers remain hopeful of the possible future applications of their findings in aiding social communication, including in individuals with autism. (不可否认,最近的研究缺少一个没有受过戏剧训练的对照组,而且样本很小,只有6名演员。但研究人员仍然对他们的发现在未来帮助社会交流,包括自闭症患者的应用抱有希望。)”可知,尽管研究存在局限性,但研究人员仍对其发现可能在帮助社会交流方面的未来应用持乐观态度。故选D。
D
Can happiness be obtained — by learning about it in school? The University of Bristol’s Science of Happiness course, which launched in 2018, is helping answer that question. Not your typical college class, the innovative course features absolutely no tests or work. Instead it focuses on teaching students what the latest studies in psychology suggest really makes people happy. Now, the research team behind that class has released a new study reporting it really is possible to learn how to be happy.
Thanks to their course, researchers had already established that teaching students about the latest scientific studies focusing on happiness results in a notable improvement in well-being. During this latest project, they took things a step further. Their work shows that increases in well-being among students are ultimately short-lived — unless individuals practice what’s been taught during the course for ages.
“It’s like going to the gym — we can’t expect to do one class and be fit forever. Just as with physical health, we have to continuously work on our mental health, otherwise the improvements are temporary,” explains senior study author Professor Bruce Hood. Students who took the happiness course reported a 10 to 15 percent improvement in well-being. However, only those who continued practicing what they learned during the course reported sustained improved well-being upon being surveyed again two years later. This project is the first ever to track the well-being of students who had taken a happiness course long after the class ended.
“To gain more information about happiness, we’ll continue studying. What we teach is related to positive psychology interventions (干预) that take your attention away from yourself, by helping others, being with friends, or thankfulness,” Prof. Hood said. “This is the opposite of the current principle, but countless studies have shown that getting out of our own heads helps get us away from negative thinking.”
Prof. Hood recently turned the course into a new book, released earlier this month. The Science of Happiness: Seven Lessons for Living Well details an evidence-informed roadmap to better well-being.
32. What do we know about Science of Happiness course?
A. It’s an analysis of students’ exams. B. It’s a research platform for the team.
C. It’s the team’s theoretical foundation. D. It’s the collection of research processes.
33. Why does Prof. Hood mention “the gym” in paragraph 3?
A. To offer a solution. B. To make a prediction.
C. To illustrate an idea. D. To raise a question.
34. Which of the following belongs to the current principle?
A. Talking to strangers. B. Giving gifts to others.
C. Spending money on oneself. D. Walking in nature with friends.
35. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A. To assess a new way to study happiness. B. To show a new study result on happiness.
C. To comment on a book about happiness. D. To stress the need of gaining happiness.
【答案】32. B 33. C 34. C 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。布里斯托大学于2018年推出了幸福科学课程。这门课程背后的研究小组最近发布了一项新的研究报告称:我们可以学习如何变得快乐。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Now, the research team behind that class has released a new study reporting it really is possible to learn how to be happy.(现在,这门课背后的研究小组发布了一项新的研究报告,报告说,学习如何快乐真的是可能的。)”以及第三段“This project is the first ever to track the well-being of students who had taken a happiness course long after the class ended.(这个项目是有史以来第一个追踪那些在课程结束很久之后还在学习幸福课程的学生的幸福感的项目。)”可知,这门课程为这个研究小组提供了研究平台。故选B。
【33题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Thanks to their course, researchers had already established that teaching students about the latest scientific studies focusing on happiness results in a notable improvement in well-being. During this latest project, they took things a step further. Their work shows that increases in well-being among students are ultimately short-lived — unless individuals practice what’s been taught during the course for ages.(多亏了这门课程,研究人员已经证实,教授学生有关幸福的最新科学研究,可以显著提高他们的幸福感。在这个最新的项目中,他们更进一步。他们的研究表明,学生幸福感的提高最终是短暂的——除非他们长期实践课程中教授的内容。)”可知,他们的研究表明,学生幸福感的提高最终是短暂的,除非个人长期使用课程中所教授的内容;再根据第三段“It’s like going to the gym — we can’t expect to do one class and be fit forever.(这就像去健身房——我们不能指望上一堂课就永远保持健康)”可推知,Hood提到gym是在举例说明:要学习如何变得快乐,必须要坚持长期实践该课程所学的内容,这就像去健身房一样,不能指望上一堂课就能永远保持健康。故选C。
【34题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“What we teach is related to positive psychology interventions (干预) that take your attention away from yourself, by helping others, being with friends, or thankfulness (我们教的是积极心理学干预,通过帮助别人,和朋友在一起,或者感恩,把你的注意力从自己身上转移开)”以及“This is the opposite of the current principle, but countless studies have shown that getting out of our own heads helps get us away from negative thinking.( 这与目前的原则相反,但无数的研究表明,摆脱自己的想法有助于我们摆脱消极的想法)”可知,“the current principle”关注的是“自我”,这容易造成负面思维,而幸福科学课程关注的是“与他人交往”,因此推断“给自己花钱”属于“the current principle”。故选C。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文和第一段的“Now, the research team behind that class has released a new study reporting it really is possible to learn how to be happy.( 现在,这个班级背后的研究团队发布了一份新的研究报告,报告说,学习如何快乐是有可能的。)”可知,本文主要介绍了幸福科学课程背后的研究团队对幸福快乐进行研究所得到的成果:我们可以学会快乐,同时,我们要持续实践课程所教的方法,比如帮助他人,感恩他人等,这种快乐才能长久。因此推断作者的写作目的是展示一项关于幸福的新研究结果。故选B。
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。
We often hear very bad statistics about the destruction of the Amazon. ____36____ One Amazonian Indian tribe (部落) every year has disappeared since 1900. Unless something is done to prevent it, the Amazon will be totally destroyed in fifty years’ time.
____37____ Although it is being destroyed by big farmers and logging (伐木) companies, the biggest cause of its destruction is the cutting down of trees by thousands of small-scale farmers. ____38____ They cut down trees of the rainforest to grow crops to make money. The soil of the Amazon is perfect for plants as long as there are trees. It is the trees that recycle the nutrients that make the Amazon suitable for growing food. When the farmers cut down the trees, the soil can only support crops for one or two years. ____39____
Logging is the second biggest cause of the destruction of the rainforest. A lot of the trees are taken for firewood, charcoal, or for making furniture. Not only are these trees destroyed, but the trees around them are also destroyed to make way for the roads and tracks needed to take the wood away. Large areas of forest have also been cut down to free land for cattle farming. ____40____ And the ranchers (牧场主) move on. More trees will be sure to disappear because of their cattle.
Most of the rainforest lies within Brazil. Fortunately, it is beginning to bring more laws to protect its rainforest.
A. Again the land cannot support them for long.
B. So they have to move on, and cut down more trees.
C. The problem involves organizations and governments.
D. The trees are often considered important to big farmers.
E. Poverty forces people to leave the cities and look for land.
F. An area of rainforest, the size of Belgium, is cut down annually.
G. The true key factors causing damage to the rainforest is not as you imagine.
【答案】36. F 37. G 38. E 39. B 40. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了亚马逊雨林遭到破坏的原因。
【36题详解】
根据上文“We often hear very bad statistics about the destruction of the Amazon.(我们经常听到关于亚马逊雨林遭到破坏的糟糕统计数据)”以及下文“One Amazonian Indian tribe (部落) every year has disappeared since 1900.(自1900年以来,每年都有一个亚马逊印第安部落消失)”可知,本句承接上文,具体说明亚马逊雨林遭到破坏的情况。故F项“每年有相当于比利时面积的热带雨林被砍伐。”符合语境。故选F。
【37题详解】
根据下文“Although it is being destroyed by big farmers and logging (伐木) companies, the biggest cause of its destruction is the cutting down of trees by thousands of small-scale farmers.(虽然它正在被大农场主和伐木公司破坏,但其破坏的最大原因是成千上万的小农砍伐树木)”可知,后文主要论述了森林被破坏的原因。故G项“造成雨林被破坏的真正的关键因素并不像你想象的那样。”符合语境。故选G。
【38题详解】
根据上文“Although it is being destroyed by big farmers and logging (伐木) companies, the biggest cause of its destruction is the cutting down of trees by thousands of small-scale farmers.(虽然它正在被大农场主和伐木公司破坏,但其破坏的最大原因是成千上万的小农砍伐树木)”可知,造成森林被破坏的最大原因是成千上万的小规模农户砍伐树木;再根据下文“They cut down trees of the rainforest to grow crops to make money.(他们砍伐雨林的树木来种植农作物来赚钱)”可知,后文提到看法雨林是为了赚钱,说明是贫困导致的,故E项“贫困迫使人们离开城市去寻找土地。”符合语境。故选E。
【39题详解】
根据上文“When the farmers cut down the trees, the soil can only support crops for one or two years.(当农民砍倒树木时,土壤只能支持作物一到两年)”可知,上文土壤只能支持农作物一到两年,说明接下来土壤无法使用,农民要搬走来取得其他土地种植粮食。故B项“农民不得不继续搬走,到另外的地方砍更多的树以获取土地种粮食。”符合语境。故选B。
【40题详解】
根据上文“Large areas of forest have also been cut down to free land for cattle farming.(大面积的森林也被砍伐,腾出土地用于养牛)”以及下文“And the ranchers (牧场主) move on. More trees will be sure to disappear because of their cattle.(牧场主们继续前行。更多的树木肯定会因为他们的牛而消失)”可知,大面积的森林被砍伐,腾出的土地用于养牛,但这片土地又不能长久地供养这些牛,因此,牧场主又得搬走,导致更多的树木被砍伐掉。A选项“这片土地又不能长久地支持他们”符合语境,故选A。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
An elderly woman using a hairdryer as a radar gun (雷达枪) has become the talk of the town in Montana.
Patti, a grandmother living near the busy Glacier National Park, observed that ____41____ often happened on her road due to the heavy tourist traffic. ____42____ about the safety of her community, she decided to take matters into her own ____43____. With a chair, a drink, and a hairdryer, Patti ____44____ herself by the road, mimicking the actions of a traffic officer making a speed ____45____.
Her creative approach to road safety didn’t go ____46____. Drivers began to slow down, ____47____ and curious about the sight of a grandmother with a hairdryer. Patti’s ____48____ even attracted the attention of local law enforcement. A Montana trooper (州警) expressed his ____49____ for her creative attempt to make the roads safer. He _____50_____ her with the title of “honorable trooper”, complete with a hat and badge.
Patti shared her story on The Kelly Clarkson Show, explaining, “We’re very _____51_____ to Glacier National Park, so we get a lot of tourists going around on our road. And they _____52_____. So, my son suggested I place myself on the road and use a hairdryer, pretending it was a radar gun.”
Her story serves as a _____53_____ that sometimes, a little _____54_____ and a lot of care for one’s community can go a long way towards making a _____55_____.
41. A. parking B. speeding C. accident D. fight
42. A. Curious B. Surprised C. Afraid D. Concerned
43. A. hands B. head C. plan D. pockets
44. A. enjoyed B. protected C. stationed D. cleaned
45. A. record B. check C. limit D. mark
46. A. unpunished B. unsolved C. unnoticed D. undoubted
47. A. confused B. frightened C. satisfied D. amused
48. A. hobbies B. experiences C. approaches D. efforts
49. A. congratulation B. appreciation C. expectation D. satisfaction
50. A. trusted B. memorized C. presented D. comforted
51. A. close B. blessed C. beneficial D. unique
52. A. break in B. show up C. pull over D. flashed by
53. A. test B. reminder C. lesson D. symbol
54. A. encouragement B. improvement C. creativity D. generosity
55. A. promise B. decision C. profit D. difference
【答案】41. B 42. D 43. A 44. C 45. B 46. C 47. A 48. D 49. B 50. C 51. A 52. D 53. B 54. C 55. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了蒙大拿州的一位老妇人Patti,为了应对冰川国家公园附近道路上的超速问题,用吹风机模仿雷达枪站在路边,成功让司机减速。她的创造性行为受到当地执法部门的赞赏,并被授予“光荣骑兵”称号。
【41题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:Patti是一位住在繁忙的冰川国家公园附近的祖母,她发现由于旅游交通繁忙,她的路上经常发生超速现象。A. parking停车;B. speeding超速;C. accident事故;D. fight打架。根据下文“Drivers began to slow down”可知,她的行为使得司机们开始放慢车速,由此推知,她想要解决的问题是超速现象。故选B。
【42题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:担忧她所在社区的安全,她决定自己解决问题。A. Curious好奇的;B. Surprised惊讶的;C. Afraid害怕的;D. Concerned担忧的。根据下文“about the safety of her community”,以及她真的采取措施来应对该问题可知,她应该是担忧她所在社区的安全,固定短语be concerned about意为“对……感到担忧”。故选D。
【43题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:考虑到她所在社区安全,她决定自己解决问题。A. hands手;B. head头;C. plan计划;D. pockets口袋。根据下文“With a chair, a drink, and a hairdryer, Patti ____4____ herself by the road, mimicking the actions of a traffic officer making a speed ____5____.”可知,Patti是自己采取行动试图解决该问题,固定短语take matters into one’s own hands意为“自行处理”。故选A。
【44题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:Patti拿着一把椅子、一杯饮料和一个吹风机,站在路边,模仿着交警检查车速的动作。A. enjoyed享受;B. protected保护;C. stationed到某处站(或坐);D. cleaned清洁。根据下文“So, my son suggested I place myself on the road and use a hairdryer, pretending it was a radar gun.”可知,Patti是站在路边。故选C。
【45题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:Patti拿着一把椅子、一杯饮料和一个吹风机,站在路边,模仿着交警检查车速的动作。A. record记录;B. check检查;C. limit限制;D. mark标记。根据上文“An elderly woman using a hairdryer as a radar gun (雷达枪)”可知,Patti用吹风机当雷达枪,因此她模仿的是交警检查车速的动作。故选B。
【46题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:她在道路安全方面的创新方法并没有被忽视。A. unpunished未受惩罚的;B. unsolved未解决的;C. unnoticed被忽视的;D. undoubted无疑的。根据下文“Drivers began to slow down”可知,她的行为使得司机们开始放慢车速,由此可知,她的方法并没有被忽视。故选C。
【47题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:司机们开始放慢车速,对一个拿着吹风机的老奶奶感到困惑和好奇。A. confused困惑的;B. frightened害怕的;C. satisfied满意的;D. amused被逗乐的。根据下文“curious about the sight of a grandmother with a hairdryer”可推知,confused“困惑的”可以和curious并列,表示司机们对拿着吹风机的老奶奶困惑和好奇。故选A。
【48题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:Patti的努力甚至引起了当地执法部门的注意。A. hobbies爱好;B. experiences经历;C. approaches方法;D. efforts努力。根据上文“With a chair, a drink, and a hairdryer, Patti ____4____ herself by the road, mimicking the actions of a traffic officer making a speed ____5____.”可知,此处指Patti站在路边,模仿交警行为的努力。故选D。
【49题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:蒙大拿州的一名骑警对她让道路更安全的创造性尝试表示欣赏。A. congratulation祝贺;B. appreciation欣赏;C. expectation期望;D. satisfaction满意。根据下文“He ____10____ her with the title of “honorable trooper”, complete with a hat and badge.”可知,Patti得到了“光荣骑兵”的称号,还有一顶帽子和一枚徽章,因此这名骑警是对她的尝试表示欣赏。故选B。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:他给她颁发“光荣骑兵”的称号,外加一顶帽子和一枚徽章。A. trusted信任;B. memorized记住;C. presented颁发;D. comforted安慰。根据上文叙述的Patti因为发现道路安全问题,而采取措施来尝试解决该问题,以及下文“her with the title of “honorable trooper”, complete with a hat and badge”可推知,这名骑警应该是给她颁发“光荣骑兵”的称号。故选C。
【51题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:我们离冰川国家公园很近,所以我们的路上有很多游客。A. close靠近的;B. blessed受祝福的;C. beneficial有益的;D. unique独特的。根据下文“to Glacier National Park, so we get a lot of tourists going around on our road”可推知,应该是因为地理位置靠的近,所以路上有很多游客,固定短语be close to意为“靠近,接近”。故选A。
【52题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:他们一闪而过。A. break in闯入;B. show up出现;C. pull over靠边停车;D. flashed by闪过。根据上文“Drivers began to slow down”可知,她的行为使得司机们开始放慢车速,由此推知,原先游客们开车都很快,一闪而过。故选D。
【53题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:她的故事提醒我们,有时候,一点点创造力和对社区的大量关怀可以在很大程度上改变世界。A. test测试;B. reminder提醒;C. lesson教训;D. symbol象征。根据下文“that sometimes, a little ____14____ and a lot of care for one’s community can go a long way towards making a ____15____”可推知,Patti的故事于我们而言是一份提醒,鼓励我们关心自己的社区。故选B。
【54题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:她的故事提醒我们,有时候,一点点创造力和对社区的大量关怀可以在很大程度上改变世界。A. encouragement鼓励;B. improvement改进;C. creativity创造力;D. generosity慷慨。根据上文“her creative attempt to make the roads safer”可知,Patti让道路更安全的尝试是创造性的,因此此处指一点点创造力。故选C。
【55题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:她的故事提醒我们,有时候,一点点创造力和对社区的大量关怀可以在很大程度上改变世界。A. promise承诺;B. decision决定;C. profit利润;D. difference差异。根据上文叙述的Patti注意到冰川国家公园附近道路上的超速问题后,用吹风机模仿雷达枪站在路边,成功让司机减速可知,此处指她的行为真的带来了改变,固定短语make a difference意为“产生影响,引起变化”。故选D。
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。
Hutongs are narrow alleys or lanes that are characteristic of Beijing, representing a unique aspect of Chinese culture. _____56_____ (date) back to the Yuan Dynasty, these traditional neighborhoods are known for their ____57____ (distinction) architectural style and communal living. Walking through a hutong, one can see ancient courtyard houses, _____58_____ provide a glimpse into the daily lives of the residents.
The atmosphere in hutongs is lively and vibrant. Local shops and street vendors often line the streets, offering everything from traditional snacks to handmade crafts. This creates ____59____ strong sense of community, as neighbors often gather to chat and share stories. The cultural significance of hutongs ____60____ (extend) beyond just architecture; they are also places where traditions are preserved.
However, hutongs face challenges due to urbanization. Many have been demolished to make way for modern buildings, threatening the _____61_____ (preserve) of this cultural heritage. Efforts ___62___ (make) to protect these historic areas recently, as they are of vital importance for understanding Beijing’s history and culture.
In conclusion, hutong culture offers a fascinating insight _____63_____ the past and present of Beijing. It is essential _____64_____ (cherish) these unique neighborhoods, as they represent a way of life that is rich in history and community spirit. By doing so, we ensure that future _____65_____ (generation) can appreciate the beauty and significance of hutong culture.
【答案】56 Dating
57. distinctive
58. which 59. a
60. extends
61. preservation
62. have been made
63. into 64. to cherish
65. generations
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是胡同文化及其意义和胡同所面临的挑战。
【56题详解】
考查现在分词。句意:这些传统社区的历史可以追溯到元代,以其独特的建筑风格和社区生活而闻名。此处为非谓语动词作状语,date back to与逻辑主语these traditional neighborhoods之间为主动关系,所以此处使用现在分词短语作状语。故填Dating。
【57题详解】
考查形容词。句意:这些传统社区的历史可以追溯到元代,以其独特的建筑风格和社区生活而闻名。此处为形容词作定语修饰名词style,distinction的形容词为distinctive意为“独特的”符合句意。故填distinctive。
【58题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:走在胡同里,你可以看到古老的四合院,从中可以一瞥居民的日常生活。此处为关系词引导的非限制性定从句,从句中缺少主语,所以此处使用关系代词,先行词courtyard houses指的是物,所以使用关系代词which。故填which。
【59题详解】
考查冠词。句意:这创造了一种强烈的社区意识,因为邻居们经常聚在一起聊天和分享故事。此处为固定短语a sense of意为“一种……感”符合句意,且空后strong的首个音素为辅音音素,所以此处使用不定冠词a。故填a。
【60题详解】
考查谓语动词。句意:胡同的文化意义不仅仅局限于建筑:它们也是传统得以保存的地方。此处为谓语动词,根据句意以及下文的谓语动词are可知,此处为一般现在时,主语The cultural significance为第三人称单数,且与主语之间为主动关系,所以谓语动词应为extends。故填extends。
【61题详解】
考查名词。句意:许多已被拆除,为现代建筑让路,威胁到这一文化遗产的保护。此处为名词作宾语,preserve的名词为preservation意为“保护”,且为不可数名词。故填preservation。
【62题详解】
考查谓语动词。句意:最近,人们努力保护这些历史区域,因为它们对了解北京的历史和文化至关重要。此处为谓语动词,根据句意以及时间状语recently可知,此处为现在完成时,efforts与make之间为被动关系,所以此处为现在完成时的被动语态,且主语为名词复数,所以谓语动词应为have been made。故填have been made。
【63题详解】
考查介词。句意:总之,胡同文化为了解北京的过去和现在提供了一个迷人的视角。此处为固定短语insight into sth.,意为“深入了解……”,符合句意。故填into。
【64题详解】
考查动词不定式。句意:我们必须珍惜这些独特的社区,因为它们代表了一种富有历史和社区精神的生活方式。此空所在的句子为“it作形式主语,不定式短语作真正主语”结构,所以此处使用动词不定式形式作主语。故填to cherish。
【65题详解】
考查名词复数。句意:通过这样做,我们确保后代能够欣赏到胡同文化的美丽和意义。此处为名词作主语,generation为可数名词单数,空前无限定词,所以此处使用名词复数形式表示泛指意义。故填generations。
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是校英文报的编辑李华,负责策划你们报纸新开设的一个栏目“Opinions of Teenagers”。请你写一篇栏目介绍,刊登在校英文报上,内容包括:
1. 开设的初衷;
2. 栏目的内容;
3. 欢迎投稿。
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。
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【答案】“Opinions of Teenagers”, an upcoming brand-new column of our newspaper, is designed to give us students a platform to express our thoughts, share our experiences, and highlight our perspectives on various issues.
From hot environmental issues to lesser-known aspects of school life, the column will cover a wide range of topics. Our first topic will be “Health”, and you are welcome to raise a specific health issue troubling you, share an interesting or amusing story about your healthy lifestyle or anything related to the topic. Submissions can be sent to opinionsofteenagers@edu.com before 10th each month.
Your voice does matter! Looking forward to your contributions!
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达是一篇开放性作文,要求考生写一篇文章,介绍校英语报新开设的一个栏目“Opinions of Teenagers”。
【详解】1.词汇积累
强调:highlight→lay stress on
各种各样的:various→all kinds of
表达:express→convey
健康的:healthy→fit
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:“Opinions of Teenagers”, an upcoming brand-new column of our newspaper, is designed to give us students a platform to express our thoughts, share our experiences, and highlight our perspectives on various issues.
拓展句:“Opinions of Teenagers”, which is an upcoming brand-new column of our newspaper, is designed to give us students a platform to express our thoughts, share our experiences, and highlight our perspectives on various issues.
【点睛】[高分句型1]
“Opinions of Teenagers”, an upcoming brand-new column of our newspaper, is designed to give us students a platform to express our thoughts, share our experiences, and highlight our perspectives on various issues.(运用了动词不定式作目的状语)
[高分句型2]
Our first topic will be “Health”, and you are welcome to raise a specific health issue troubling you, share an interesting or amusing story about your healthy lifestyle or anything related to the topic.(运用了现在分词troubling作定语,形容词短语作定语)
第二节(满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
“Dear Jenny, I am really sorry to tell you that you didn’t get the position this time. The interviewers had a discussion about you. You have a very good experience, but you are not qualified for this position. The journalist we want is to communicate with people from walks of life, so you should be more sociable and more energetic. So, sorry.” Actually, such was not quite new to Jenny and this was the third time that she had been rejected for a job position after her graduation from university as a top student.
Overwhelmed (淹没) with sadness, she lifted her hands to cover her face. Her heart was broken with self-doubt whether she was never good enough to fit in with the highly competitive adult world. It seemed that the excellence she displayed at school was nothing but illusion. “Maybe I should quit applying for that demanding job,” Jenny whispered to herself.
Sensing something wrong, Jenny’s father, James, said to his daughter, “Congratulations on your graduation, and time to enjoy your youth. In celebration of your new life, I’d like to give you something special. Here is a car that I acquired many years ago. But before I give it to you, take it to the used car lot downtown and tell them you want to sell it and see how much they offer you.”
Unwilling as Jenny was, she went to the used car lot and they offered her only one thousand dollars because the car looked very worn out. With that offer, she returned back to her father and out of her expectation, this time her father told her to take this car to a pawnshop (当铺). Confused, Jenny went to the pawnshop where they should have offered her ten thousand dollars as her father’s car looked a little bit old to them. “Maybe it is a perfect deal!” thought Jenny. But then, the father advised his daughter to keep trying and go to a car club and show them the car. The daughter took the car to the club, and then, breathtakingly, something magic happened.
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。
People there willingly offered one hundred thousand dollars for the same car.
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Wearing a satisfied smile, James said, “They identified it as an expensive car.”
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【答案】参考范文:
People there willingly offered one hundred thousand dollars for the same car. Shocked, Jenny couldn’t believe what was happening in front of her. Ideas and questions came to mind, so she asked herself, “How could the prices be so different at different places? Are these guys out of mind to buy such a worn-out car?” Without any clues, she dashed back to her father and couldn’t wait to make out the truth. So she told James what had happened in the car club.
Wearing a satisfied smile, James said, “They identified it as an expensive car.” In fact, never had people in the used car lot and the pawnshop recognized the value under the broken cover. Patting gently on Jenny’s shoulder, James said, “I want you to know that you are not worth anything if you are not in a right place. Don’t stay where your value goes unnoticed.” With moved tears in her eyes, Jenny understood she should know her worth and surround herself with those who could recognize it and that the true value would shine only when she was in the right environment. She knew clearly what to do next.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,主要讲述了Jenny在求职过程中连续三次被拒绝,感到自我怀疑和绝望。她的父亲James为了帮助她认识到自己的价值,让她将一辆看似破旧的车带到不同的场所估价。首先在二手车市场,车被估价为一千美元,然后在当铺,估价为一万美元,Jenny觉得这个价格很棒,但James鼓励她再去汽车俱乐部看看这辆车的估价,然后神奇的事情发生了。
【详解】1. 段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“那里人愿意出10万美元买同样的车”可知,第一段可描写Jenny对此感到震惊和困惑,以及她回去和父亲讲述这件事。
②由第二段首句内容“James带着满意的微笑说:‘他们认定那是一辆昂贵的车。’”可知,第二段可描写父亲教导Jenny,像这辆车一样,她的价值取决于她所在的环境,以及Jenny从这件事中得到感悟,明白自己该怎么做。
2. 续写线索:俱乐部出价10万美元——Jenny震惊和困惑——Jenny告诉James情况——James回答——James开导Jenny—Jenny的感悟
3. 词汇激活
行为类
①购买:buy/purchase
②冲,奔:dash/run/rush
③弄清楚:make out/figure out/work out
④意识到:recognize/realize
情绪类
①震惊的:shocked/astonished/surprised
②受感动的:moved/touched
【点睛】[高分句型1] So she told James what had happened in the car club. (what引导宾语从句)
[高分句型2] In fact, never had people in the used car lot and the pawnshop recognized the value under the broken cover. (否定词never置于句首引起句子部分倒装)
[高分句型3] I want you to know that you are not worth anything if you are not in a right place. (that引导宾语从句、if引导条件状语从句)
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