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高一开学检测英语试题
注意事项:
1. 答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力 (共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话,每段对话后有一个小题。从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
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What does the man like most?
A. Cappuccino. B. Coffee latte. C. Mocha.
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What are the speakers talking about?
A. Robot service. B. A sci-fi film. C. A new restaurant.
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When will the man have his next class?
A. At 9:30. B. At 10:00. C. At 10:30.
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What does the man think of A Bite of China?
A. Popular. B. Boring. C. Simple.
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Where does the woman prefer to go?
A. The park. B. The beach. C. The mountains.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
6. What month is it now?
A. June. B. July. C. August.
7. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Family members. B. Neighbors. C. Colleagues.
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 did the man spend in the hedgehog cafe?
A. $9. B. $18. C. $30.
9. Why do people open animal cafes in Tokyo?
A. To make money. B. To protect animals. C. To help people relax.
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. When did Hoffner make her first parachute jump?
A. At the age of 100. B. At the age of 103. C. At the age of 104.
11. Where does Hoffner come from?
A. Mexico. B. America. C. Sweden.
12. What do we know about Hoffner?
A. She set a new world record.
B. She skydived herself alone.
C. She rode in a hot air balloon.
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. Why does Mike talk to Sue?
A. To discuss a schedule.
B. Tо borrow some money.
C. Tо ask for advice.
14. What does Miguel ask Mike to do?
A. See an exhibition of boats.
B. Spend a holiday together.
C. Watch his piano performance.
15. What has Celia been doing recently?
A. Saving money. B. Studying math. C. Looking for a job.
16. What is Mike going to do next?
A. Make a travel plan. B. Work part-time. C. Speak to Miguel.
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 Noah Verin?
A. A chef. B. A businessman. C. A scientist.
18. Where does Noah Verin grow his plants?
A. In a parking lot. B. In a park. C. In a farm.
19. How many kinds of plants does Noah Verin grow?
A. 20. B. 40. C. 50.
20. What can we learn about Noah Verin’s vegetables?
A. They aren’t environmentally friendly.
B. They are expensive.
C. They are fresh.
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
Steve Sparks was a young successful lawyer working for a famous law firm when his 3-year-old daughter’s serious leg problem changed his focus and the direction of his life. The problem led to many visits to doctors and an uncertain future. In a moment his life’s focus shifted from where he was going to take his clients to lunch to whether his daughter Katie was ever going to see her fourth birthday.
For three years Katie received many treatments in the hospital. And with the help of wonderful doctors and kind care-givers in Nemours Foundation, who Steve and his wife Michelle describe as heroes, Katie’s illness was cured.
Forever changed by the experience and inspired by the heroes who saved his daughter’s life, Steve felt he couldn’t go back to business as usual. He felt there was something else he was meant to do. He joined the Nemours Foundation as their lawyer. The job change came with a 65% pay cut from what he was making, but Steve’s purpose had found him and it was more important than a paycheck.
Fast forward 18 years, Katie is now a healthy 20-year-old junior in college and Steve is the Senior Vice-president of the Nemours Foundation where he brings Kati story and his purpose to work every day.
In 3 weeks Steve will celebrate Katie’s 21st birthday, and give a big thank-you to Nemours by riding his bicycle from Nemours’ headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida to Wilmington, Delaware. He will ride more than 900 miles in 9 days and raise 100,000 for the Nemours Foundation. His purpose hasn’t just become a part of his work. It has become a part of himself and his family.
21. What’s the text mainly about?
A. A hospital saved a girl’s life. B. A girl going through a disease.
C. A man with a good purpose. D. A family suffered a lot.
22. What may be Steve’s purpose of life now?
A. To find his purpose. B. To cure his daughter.
C. To earn more money. D. To help others.
23. What can we learn from the text?
A. Sometimes we find our purpose and sometimes our purpose finds us.
B. Unless you work hard, you cannot overcome any difficulty.
C. Anyone who is kind to others deserves good returns.
D. Nothing is more important than health.
B
It’s Paris Fashion Week and the streets of the city are filled with designers, models and journalists. Among the crowds, eagle-eyed experts are taking careful notes. Their job is to detect emerging trends. Their notes will instantly be added to selected “trend forecasts”, which will be sold to designers, who will use them to inspire new pieces. Traditionally, these fashion forecasters have relied only on such methods to make predictions.
But as artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have become increasingly powerful in the last decade, forecasting agencies are now turning to machine learning for help.
This is all welcome news for an industry worth about $2 trillion globally. Forecasts can have a big influence on the fashion industry’s carbon footprint, which is responsible for at least 4% of all worldwide emissions. Designers will produce more of what will actually sell——at the moment, 25% of fashion products are unsalable, or not sold. Besides, using AI tools that can analyze millions of posts from around the world allows designers to look at fashion trends more globally.
But designers often feel insecure about relying just on the data provided by AI. “A few years ago, there were big indicators on social media of yellow being a trend,” says Francesca Muston, vice president of a trend forecasting company. “And if you had followed completely the social media data gathered by AI models, yellow pieces would seem to be a good investment. But how many people are really going to wear a bright yellow coat? That’s a brave fashion choice.” AI tools don’t have their own aesthetic (审美的) viewpoint so they may not be able to satisfy people’s desire for newness. “That’s why we maintain a very strong creative viewpoint in our forecasting with a team of industry experts,” says Muston
Dr Michal Koren, a researcher, ways, “The role of human experts in identifying trends will continue to be crucial even as AI and data-driven models become more accurate.”
24. What is the purpose of the notes taken by the experts?
A. To report the news about Paris Fashion Week.
B. To help them make fashion predictions.
C. To compare different design methods.
D. To collect information about designers.
25. What does paragraph 3 mainly discuss?
A The various benefits of using Al tools to predict trends.
B. The high environmental costs of the fashion industry.
C. The importance of looking at fashion more globally.
D. The serious problem of unsalable fashion products.
26. Why does Muston mention the trend of yellow predicted a few years ago?
A. To explain why people dislike some new trends.
B. To show AI fashion predictions are not always reliable.
C. To describe the recent changes in people’s fashion choices.
D. To prove the key role of social media in fashion forecasting.
27. Which statement might both Muston and Koren agree with?
A Machine learning is more creative than human experts.
B. Many human trend forecasters will be unemployed.
C. It is possible for Al to have its own fashion sense.
D. AI tools will not replace human trend forecasters.
C
New research suggests links between ultra-processed (超加工) foods — such as chips, many cereals and most packaged snacks at the grocery store — and changes in the way we learn, remember and feel.
Many ultra-processed foods hit the brain rapidly when we eat them and have a strong effect on its reward system, which is involved in pleasure, motivation and learning.
Those effects are similar to ones when people use nicotine, alcohol and other addictive drugs, said Ashley Gearhardt, a professor of psychology at the University of Michigan.
“People have a very strong desire for ultra-processed foods and eat them compulsively and find they can’t stop eating them,” she said.
The combination of high levels of both fat and carbs (碳水化合物) in many ultra-processed foods is likely why we are addicted to them. Foods in nature are often high in fat or carbs, but not both. Bananas are naturally high in sugar but you eat one and you’re good.
Scientists were surprised to find that people who had been eating a high-fat, high-sugar snack also had changes in how their brains learned.
In a study, four days of having a breakfast high in saturated (饱和的) fat and added sugar was linked to reductions in performance on some learning and memory tests, according to researchers in Australia. People who had a healthier breakfast didn’t have the performance changes.
28 What will probably happen if we eat too many ultra-processed foods?
A. Our brains may be hit rapidly and we may get ill.
B. We can never quit ultra-processed foods once we are addicted to it.
C. We may find it difficult to keep English words and phrases in mind.
D. We may become addicted to nicotine, alcohol and other addictive drugs.
29. What does the underlined word in paragraph 4 mean?
A. Strongly. B. Extremely. C. Equally. D. Uncontrollably.
30. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Foods high in fat or carbs are really addictive.
B. The intake of ultra-processed foods has a negative effect on learning.
C. People who have a healthier breakfast can perform better in a memory test.
D. Drinking alcohol, though has a similar effect as eating chips, does less harm to our brains.
31. How does the writer develop the last paragraph?
A. Giving examples. B. Listing figures.
C. Making comparisons. D. Explaining cause and effect.
D
Nowadays, handwriting seems to become less necessary, for young children learn to tap and touch screens before they have even learned to pick up a pencil or tie their shoelaces. Most of our written communication is done through texting on mobile phones or typing on a keyboard. And voice recognition softwares are becoming more and more advanced —making even keyboards unnecessary!
So, are handwriting skills important to your child? Actually, handwriting is an exercise in eye-hand coordination (协调), an important part of visual-motor (视觉运动) skills, which are connected with achievements in study. Scientists found that developing fine visual-motor skills in early childhood can lead to not only writing success, but better performance in reading and math in elementary school. It was also found that kids who fail to write neatly and efficiently are often accused of being lazy, and this may affect their behavior and self-worth. Moreover, a study showed that when a group of children were asked to come up with ideas for an article, the ones with better handwriting were more active and had quicker minds. In some ways, handwriting helps their brains’ development.
The first attempts at writing can be challenging for pre-school children —whose fine motor skills are not yet fully developed. But some skills to prepare for handwriting are simple to build at home and in preschool. Parents should provide lots of opportunities for kids to copy and draw shapes and simple pictures in early childhood before letters are introduced. Let your child copy your shapes in sand, or with chalks on a board before trying to draw the shapes on their own. Encourage your child to spend less time on electronic devices and more time on activities to improve eye-hand coordination.
Let’s face it —technology is certain to continue developing and more research is needed to find the best ways to teach handwriting to young children. But, there’s plenty of evidence that the handwriting practice can provide young children with a good start in developing skills needed for a healthy and successful journey in school.
32. According to Paragraph 1, handwriting is ________.
A. easy to learn on a touch screen B. used less frequently now
C. more difficult than typewriting D. totally replaced by softwares
33. How does the author explain the benefits of handwriting?
A. By presenting some research findings.
B. By mentioning examples of the kids around him.
C By giving some news reports on hand-writing.
D. By providing data about pupils with good grades.
34. What does the author suggest parents do?
A. Keep young children away from electronic devices.
B. Teach pre-school children to write letters with chalks.
C. Help children get ready for handwriting before school.
D. Encourage children to face writing challenges bravely.
35. What can be the best title for the text?
A. Does poor handwriting really mean being lazy?
B. Should handwriting be taken seriously in children’s growth?
C. How can handwriting affect children’s self-confidence?
D. Should homework be done through handwriting or typewriting?
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。
In today’s fast-paced world, we often find ourselves rushing from one task to the next. ___36___ But if we add some ceremony to our daily activities, we can enjoy a greater sense of meaning and purpose to our lives.
___37___ It could be as easy as enjoying a cup of coffee quietly in the morning or as fancy as having a dinner party with friends and family. The key is to find rituals (仪式) that you like and bring a sense of joy to your life.
One way to add ceremony is to make a daily habit of being mindful. This could mean spending a few minutes each day meditating (冥想), writing in a journal, or walking in a park. These activities can help you feel more connected to your life.
___38___ You could make rituals for birthdays, anniversaries, or other big events. For example, you could write a letter to yourself on your birthday, thinking about the past year and what you want for the next one.
You can also add ceremony to your home and work life. ___39___ It could be a corner for reading or a spot for meditating. At work, you could start and end the day with a ritual, like taking a moment to think. ___40___ They can make you feel happy and motivated, such as photos, plants, or inspirational quotes.
Life is more than just surviving. The small surprise and satisfaction from a single ceremony makes our daily existence brighter.
A. Ceremony can take many forms.
B. It is meaningful to gain a sense of ceremony in life.
C. This might mean having a special place for certain activities.
D. Another way is to celebrate important days and achievements.
E. You may also choose to add personal touches to your workspace.
F We could seldom squeeze time to appreciate the moments that make life special.
G. Ceremony is designed to mark an event, honor a tradition, or create a shared experience.
第三部分 语言运用 (共三节,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。
Many years ago, there was a young boy named Daniel who lived in a small village. He was a gifted student with a passion ____41____ science, but he faced a significant ____42____: his family was too poor to afford the necessary equipment and resources for his ____43____.
____44____, Daniel’s determination to pursue his passion did not waver (动摇). He collected waste materials from the local factory and used them to create ____45____ lab equipment. His creativity and resourcefulness allowed him to conduct simple experiments, and he learned a great deal from them.
One day, Daniel heard about a national science ____46____ for students. The winner would receive a award to a well-known university. Daniel knew this was a (n) ____47____ to change his life, so he decided to enter the competition.
He spent countless hours designing and building a ____48____ device that could convert waste materials into renewable energy. Despite numerous setbacks and ____49____, Daniel never gave up. He worked tirelessly, _____50_____ and improving his invention.
When the day of the competition arrived, Daniel _____51_____ his invention to the judges. They were _____52_____ by his ingenuity and the potential impact of his invention on the environment. To Daniel’s delight, he was declared the _____53_____ of the competition.
Daniel’s victory not only earned him a scholarship (奖学金) but also inspired others in his village to _____54_____ their dreams, _____55_____ their circumstances. His story serves as a powerful reminder that with determination, creativity, and a little bit of resourcefulness, one can overcome barriers and achieve great things.
41. A. in B. with C. for D. on
42. A. challenge B. opportunity C. change D. interview
43. A. learning B. experiments C. money D. equipment
44. A. Therefore B. Otherwise C. However D. Though
45. A. temporary B. remote C. expensive D. familiar
46. A. introduction B. competition C. lesson D. scholarship
47. A. chance B. expectation C. talent D. difficulties
48. A. limited B. talented C. countless D. unique
49. A. successes B. intelligence C. chances D. failures
50. A. refining B. comparing C. watering D. filling
51. A. discussed B. admitted C. presented D. declared
52. A. persuaded B. included C. recommended D. impressed
53. A. winner B. holder C. keeper D. host
54. A. purchase B. pursue C. care D. decide
55. A. regardless of B. in search of C. even if D. in spite of
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
语法填空
Nowadays the virtual choir is popular with people.They have the opportunity ____56____ (sing) together with hundreds of other people.Anyone can take part in a virtual choir from anywhere—all you need is a video camera and ____57____ Internet connection. They record themselves when ____58____ (perform) alone on video.These videos ____59____ (upload) onto the Internet, and then put together into one video.The virtual choir has proved to be a positive influence on the lives of many people.Eric Whitacre, the creator of the virtual choir,fell in love ____60____ music in the university.In 1997, he received a master’s degree in musical composition.Over the next 10 years, Whitacre’s original compositions began to become popular.This led to the____61____ (create) of the virtual choir.In 2009, Whitacre received a video of a girl ____62____ was singing one of his works. ____63____ (inspire), he founded his first virtual choir. Since then, the virtual choir ____64____ (become) a worldwide phenomenon. The virtual choir is making the world a ____65____ (good) place.
第三节 单词拼写 (共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)
根据汉语及首字母提示写出单词的正确形式,每空限填一词。
66. Too much drinking will do d______________ (伤害) to your health; you should take the doctor's advice. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
67. The school has e____________ (建立) a successful relationship with the local community. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
68. Many animals are in danger of e_____________ (灭绝) because of our destruction of their natural habitats. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
69. With his daughter keeping him c____________ (陪伴), the elderly man lives happy. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
70. Air pollution has become an increasing concern g____________ (全球地), which calls for joint efforts from all countries. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
第四部分 写作 (共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
71. 上周你校举办了“探索汉语之美”系列活动。请你就此给学校英语报写一篇短文,报道该活动,内容包括:
1.活动目的;
2.活动简介;
3.活动意义。
注意:
1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Explore The Beauty Of Chinese
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第二节(满分25分)
72. 阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。
It was a Saturday afternoon. I was having lunch when Dad told me to get ready. I became unhappy. I don’t like Saturdays! Even though it’s a holiday for most children, it is not for me because I need to go to football club.
Many kids love sports, but I am not one of them. I prefer to stay at home and read. I don’t like running, so in a team I am a bad player. The coach is tired of me and my teammates sometimes think I’m useless.
I have no idea how to play football. Usually, after practice my teammates would ask me to stay out of the game and I would just nod.
Last Thursday, the coach told us that we would be competing with another team in a month and many people would come to see the game. Our opponents (对手) were the winner last year and I froze and thought how awkward it would be if the team lost because of me.
So I decided to practice hard for the match and I went to practice every single day.
After one month, when the game day came, my teammates were unwilling to take me in the team, and I also wished to stay away from the ground as well. But they happened to be short of one player and had no choice but to take me in the team.
Our team was the Big Blues. There was a great cheer on our arrival in the field. I got very nervous. The game started and within two minutes, I got a blue card. By the time I was allowed back, the score was two goals for each team and the next goal would decide the winning team.
注意:
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2.续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph l:
When the ball came towards me, I froze.
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Paragraph 2:
Our team, The Big Blues, won the match!
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高一开学检测英语试题
注意事项:
1. 答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力 (共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话,每段对话后有一个小题。从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What does the man like most?
A. Cappuccino. B. Coffee latte. C. Mocha.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: Hello, sir. What would you like, cappuccino or coffee latte?
M: Neither. I like mocha best.
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What are the speakers talking about?
A. Robot service. B. A sci-fi film. C. A new restaurant.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: I was really impressed. I saw all the dishes in the restaurant were delivered by robots.
M: Yeah. It’s like something from a science fiction film.
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When will the man have his next class?
A. At 9:30. B. At 10:00. C. At 10:30.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: I want to take a walk on the snowy campus. Would you like to go with me?
M: Yes, I’d love to, but it’s 10 o’clock. I’m afraid I have only half an hour before my next class begins.
W: It’s enough time. Let’s go!
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What does the man think of A Bite of China?
A. Popular. B. Boring. C. Simple.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: Have you seen the food documentary series A Bite of China?
M: Yes of course. It was quite a hit.
W: That’s true. It is not only a simple introduction to food, but also explores the history, culture and cuisine of China through the eyes of top chefs and foodies.
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Where does the woman prefer to go?
A. The park. B. The beach. C. The mountains.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: How about going to the park or to the mountains during the coming holiday?
W: Well, I love the seashore. Sailing, swimming, and fishing sound great to me.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
6. What month is it now?
A. June. B. July. C. August.
7. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Family members. B. Neighbors. C. Colleagues.
【答案】6. A 7. B
【解析】
【原文】W: Good morning, Mr. Rich. Have you heard that Tom is going to move?
M: What? Are you sure about that?
W: Yeah, he’s going to move in August. There is two months to go.
M: Where is he going?
W: He’s going to Canada to live with his son.
M: What a pity!
W: Why did you say that? It’s a good thing for him to live with his son.
M: I know that. But it’s a pity for us to lose such a good neighbor. You know, I always appreciate Tom’s company.
W: Me too. But anyway, we hope he lives happily in the future.
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 did the man spend in the hedgehog cafe?
A. $9. B. $18. C. $30.
9. Why do people open animal cafes in Tokyo?
A. To make money. B. To protect animals. C. To help people relax.
【答案】8. B 9. C
【解析】
【原文】M: Do you know the hedgehog cafe in Tokyo?
W: No, I’ve never heard of it. Tell me more about it.
M: In the cafe, there are 30 hedgehogs. Every hedgehog is of a different kind. You can play with them when you drink coffee there. One hour costs 9 dollars. I spent two hours in the cafe last time.
W: Do they have other animal cafes there?
M: Yes. They also have cat, rabbit, owl, and snake cafes.
W: Sounds interesting. Why do they run this kind of cafes? For money?
M: Well, it’s said to relieve people’s pressure.
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. When did Hoffner make her first parachute jump?
A. At the age of 100. B. At the age of 103. C. At the age of 104.
11. Where does Hoffner come from?
A. Mexico. B. America. C. Sweden.
12. What do we know about Hoffner?
A. She set a new world record.
B. She skydived herself alone.
C. She rode in a hot air balloon.
【答案】10. A 11. B 12. A
【解析】
【原文】M: Wow, Hoffner jumped out of an airplane with a parachute at the age of 104. She completed the skydiving with a skydiver. But she died a week after the jump. She made her first parachute jump at the age of 100.
W: I am sorry to hear that. But it is unbelievable! Can you tell me something more?
M: Dorothy Hoffner comes from Chicago, the United States. She is the oldest person to do it. She said it was a wonderful and pleasant experience for her.
W: Who was the previous world record holder for the oldest skydiver?
M: The record was set in May 2022 by Rut Larsson from Sweden. At the age of 103, she skydived with a skydiver.
W: Oh, I get excited just thinking about it. Hoffner was brave and curious, and she could be an inspiration to all of us.
M: Yeah. She also once thought about riding in a hot air balloon. Hoffner’s story shows that age is not important. We can always have fun and try new things. It is never too late.
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. Why does Mike talk to Sue?
A. To discuss a schedule.
B. Tо borrow some money.
C. Tо ask for advice.
14. What does Miguel ask Mike to do?
A. See an exhibition of boats.
B. Spend a holiday together.
C. Watch his piano performance.
15. What has Celia been doing recently?
A. Saving money. B. Studying math. C. Looking for a job.
16. What is Mike going to do next?
A. Make a travel plan. B. Work part-time. C. Speak to Miguel.
【答案】13. C 14. B 15. A 16. C
【解析】
【原文】M: Hey Sue. Have you got time for a little chat? I’d like your advice.
W: Of course. What is it, Mike?
M: Well, do you remember Miguel?
W: Yes. He’s a good piano player and fond of studying math, isn’t he?
M: That’s right. Well, I got a letter from him and he invited me to spend a holiday with his family this year. They have got a big house on a river, and they’ve got a boat. You know how crazy I am about boats.
W: Mike, that’s great. What a wonderful chance for you!
M: Yes, but it’s not that simple.
W: What’s the problem?
M: It’s Celia. You see, we’ve been saving like mad to go on a trip together this year.
W: Ah I see. You don’t want to disappoint her, of course.
M: That’s right. She’d be so upset. She’s been doing all sorts of jobs these days. She is well worthy of this holiday. It seems so unfair.
W: Look, Mike. Why don’t you tell Miguel about the plan you had already made with Celia? He might even suggest a good way to settle the problem.
M: Hmm. I’ll talk to Miguel about it right now.
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 Noah Verin?
A. A chef. B. A businessman. C. A scientist.
18. Where does Noah Verin grow his plants?
A. In a parking lot. B. In a park. C. In a farm.
19. How many kinds of plants does Noah Verin grow?
A. 20. B. 40. C. 50.
20 What can we learn about Noah Verin’s vegetables?
A. They aren’t environmentally friendly.
B. They are expensive.
C. They are fresh.
【答案】17 B 18. A 19. B 20. C
【解析】
【原文】M: Noah Verin studies environmental science. He was a chef in Sydney, Australia, but in 2020, he started an unusual business. Verin’s company is called Urban Green, and the man grows herbs and vegetables in a car park in the center of Sydney. Currently, he grows 40 different plants, and he uses lights and fans to keep the air fresh. Verin wants his business to be carbon neutral by 2026. He already cut down the energy use by 50%. And now, he is replacing plastic packages with other materials. He also uses natural medium to grow his plants. Verin delivers his products to local restaurants, and they are very satisfied with the quality. The plants don’t travel from far away, and they come in the pots and not cut, so they are very fresh.
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
Steve Sparks was a young successful lawyer working for a famous law firm when his 3-year-old daughter’s serious leg problem changed his focus and the direction of his life. The problem led to many visits to doctors and an uncertain future. In a moment his life’s focus shifted from where he was going to take his clients to lunch to whether his daughter Katie was ever going to see her fourth birthday.
For three years Katie received many treatments in the hospital. And with the help of wonderful doctors and kind care-givers in Nemours Foundation, who Steve and his wife Michelle describe as heroes, Katie’s illness was cured.
Forever changed by the experience and inspired by the heroes who saved his daughter’s life, Steve felt he couldn’t go back to business as usual. He felt there was something else he was meant to do. He joined the Nemours Foundation as their lawyer. The job change came with a 65% pay cut from what he was making, but Steve’s purpose had found him and it was more important than a paycheck.
Fast forward 18 years, Katie is now a healthy 20-year-old junior in college and Steve is the Senior Vice-president of the Nemours Foundation where he brings Kati story and his purpose to work every day.
In 3 weeks Steve will celebrate Katie’s 21st birthday, and give a big thank-you to Nemours by riding his bicycle from Nemours’ headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida to Wilmington, Delaware. He will ride more than 900 miles in 9 days and raise 100,000 for the Nemours Foundation. His purpose hasn’t just become a part of his work. It has become a part of himself and his family.
21. What’s the text mainly about?
A. A hospital saved a girl’s life. B. A girl going through a disease.
C. A man with a good purpose. D. A family suffered a lot.
22. What may be Steve’s purpose of life now?
A. To find his purpose. B. To cure his daughter.
C. To earn more money. D. To help others.
23. What can we learn from the text?
A. Sometimes we find our purpose and sometimes our purpose finds us.
B. Unless you work hard, you cannot overcome any difficulty.
C. Anyone who is kind to others deserves good returns.
D. Nothing is more important than health.
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了律师Steve因女儿的病,人生目标改变,投身公益的故事。
【21题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是第一段的“Steve Sparks was a young successful lawyer working for a famous law firm when his 3-year-old daughter’s serious leg problem changed his focus and the direction of his life.(Steve Sparks是一名年轻成功的律师,在一家著名的律师事务所工作,当时他3岁的女儿严重的腿部问题改变了他的注意力和生活方向)”和第三段“Forever changed by the experience and inspired by the heroes who saved his daughter’s life, Steve felt he couldn’t go back to business as usual. He felt there was something else he was meant to do. He joined the Nemours Foundation as their lawyer. The job change came with a 65% pay cut from what he was making, but Steve’s purpose had found him and it was more important than a paycheck.(Steve 永远被这段经历所改变,并受到拯救女儿生命的英雄们的鼓舞,他觉得自己不能再像往常一样了。他觉得自己还有别的事要做。他加入了Nemours金会,担任他们的律师。换工作的同时,他的工资被削减了65%,但史蒂夫的目标已经找到了他,这比薪水更重要)”可知,文章主要讲述了Steve Sparks因为女儿的病改变了人生方向,最终找到了帮助他人的人生目标。故选C。
【22题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Forever changed by the experience and inspired by the heroes who saved his daughter’s life, Steve felt he couldn’t go back to business as usual. He felt there was something else he was meant to do. He joined the Nemours Foundation as their lawyer. The job change came with a 65% pay cut from what he was making, but Steve’s purpose had found him and it was more important than a paycheck.(Steve 永远被这段经历所改变,并受到拯救女儿生命的英雄们的鼓舞,他觉得自己不能再像往常一样了。他觉得自己还有别的事要做。他加入了Nemours金会,担任他们的律师。换工作的同时,他的工资被削减了65%,但史蒂夫的目标已经找到了他,这比薪水更重要)”以及最后一段的“He will ride more than 900 miles in 9 days and raise 100,000 for the Nemours Foundation. His purpose hasn’t just become a part of his work. It has become a part of himself and his family.(他将在9天内骑行900多英里,为Nemours基金会筹集10万美元。他的目标不仅成为了他工作的一部分,也成为了他自己和家人的一部分)”可知,Steve女儿生病时得到了Nemours Foundation的帮助,之后他加入该基金会,还为其筹款,可推断他现在人生目标是帮助他人。故选D。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“His purpose hasn’t just become a part of his work. It has become a part of himself and his family.(他的目标不仅成为了他工作的一部分,也成为了他自己和家人的一部分)”以及全文可知,Steve最初是成功的律师,因女儿生病这一经历,他的人生目标改变,他被拯救女儿生命的英雄所激励,从而投身公益,说明有时我们会被动找到人生目标,换句话说,有时我们找到了目标,有时我们的目标找到了我们。故选A。
B
It’s Paris Fashion Week and the streets of the city are filled with designers, models and journalists. Among the crowds, eagle-eyed experts are taking careful notes. Their job is to detect emerging trends. Their notes will instantly be added to selected “trend forecasts”, which will be sold to designers, who will use them to inspire new pieces. Traditionally, these fashion forecasters have relied only on such methods to make predictions.
But as artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have become increasingly powerful in the last decade, forecasting agencies are now turning to machine learning for help.
This is all welcome news for an industry worth about $2 trillion globally. Forecasts can have a big influence on the fashion industry’s carbon footprint, which is responsible for at least 4% of all worldwide emissions. Designers will produce more of what will actually sell——at the moment, 25% of fashion products are unsalable, or not sold. Besides, using AI tools that can analyze millions of posts from around the world allows designers to look at fashion trends more globally.
But designers often feel insecure about relying just on the data provided by AI. “A few years ago, there were big indicators on social media of yellow being a trend,” says Francesca Muston, vice president of a trend forecasting company. “And if you had followed completely the social media data gathered by AI models, yellow pieces would seem to be a good investment. But how many people are really going to wear a bright yellow coat? That’s a brave fashion choice.” AI tools don’t have their own aesthetic (审美的) viewpoint so they may not be able to satisfy people’s desire for newness. “That’s why we maintain a very strong creative viewpoint in our forecasting with a team of industry experts,” says Muston
Dr Michal Koren, a researcher, ways, “The role of human experts in identifying trends will continue to be crucial even as AI and data-driven models become more accurate.”
24. What is the purpose of the notes taken by the experts?
A. To report the news about Paris Fashion Week.
B. To help them make fashion predictions.
C. To compare different design methods.
D. To collect information about designers.
25. What does paragraph 3 mainly discuss?
A. The various benefits of using Al tools to predict trends.
B. The high environmental costs of the fashion industry.
C. The importance of looking at fashion more globally.
D. The serious problem of unsalable fashion products.
26. Why does Muston mention the trend of yellow predicted a few years ago?
A. To explain why people dislike some new trends.
B. To show AI fashion predictions are not always reliable.
C. To describe the recent changes in people’s fashion choices.
D. To prove the key role of social media in fashion forecasting.
27. Which statement might both Muston and Koren agree with?
A. Machine learning is more creative than human experts.
B. Many human trend forecasters will be unemployed.
C. It is possible for Al to have its own fashion sense.
D. AI tools will not replace human trend forecasters.
【答案】24. B 25. A 26. B 27. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讲人工智能正在时尚预测领域大显身手,不过由于它自身没有审美,所以它很难取代人类时尚预测专家。
【24题详解】
推理判断题。由第一段中的“Among the crowds, eagle-eyed experts are taking careful notes. Their job is to detect emerging trends. Their notes will instantly be added to selected ‘trend forecasts’, which will be sold to designers, who will use them to inspire new pieces. Traditionally, these fashion forecasters have relied only on such methods to make predictions.(在人群中,目光敏锐的专家们正在仔细地做笔记。他们的工作是发现新出现的趋势。他们的笔记将立即添加到选定的‘趋势预测’中,这些预测将出售给设计师,他们将用这些笔记来激发新作品的灵感。传统上,这些时尚预测者只依靠这些方法进行预测。)”可知,这些专家在巴黎时装周上记笔记的目的是帮助他们预测时装趋势。故选B项。
【25题详解】
主旨大意题。由文章第三段“This is all welcome news for an industry worth about $2 trillion globally. Forecasts can have a big influence on the fashion industry’s carbon footprint, which is responsible for at least 4% of all worldwide emissions. Designers will produce more of what will actually sell——at the moment, 25% of fashion products are unsalable, or not sold. Besides, using AI tools that can analyze millions of posts from around the world allows designers to look at fashion trends more globally.(对于一个全球价值约2万亿美元的行业来说,这都是好消息。预测会对时尚行业的碳足迹产生重大影响,该行业至少占全球总排放量的4%。设计师将生产更多实际销售的产品——目前,25%的时尚产品滞销或滞销。此外,使用可以分析来自世界各地数百万条帖子的人工智能工具,设计师可以更全面地了解全球时尚趋势。)”中提供的数据和事实可知,本段论述了使用人工智能预测时装趋势的多种益处。故选A项。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。由倒数第二段中的“AI tools don’t have their own aesthetic (审美的)viewpoint so they may not be able to satisfy people’s desire for newness. “That’s why we maintain a very strong creative viewpoint in our forecasting with a team of industry experts,” says Muston(人工智能工具没有自己的美学观点,因此可能无法满足人们对新鲜事物的渴望。穆斯顿说:‘这就是为什么我们与行业专家团队在预测中保持了非常强烈的创造性观点。’)”可知,Muston提到几年前预测的黄色调时尚趋势,是为了说明人工智能时尚预测有时候会不可靠。故选B项。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“That’s why we maintain a very strong creative viewpoint in our forecasting with a team of industry experts,(这就是为什么我们与行业专家团队在预测中保持了非常强烈的创造性观点,)”和最后一段中“The role of human experts in identifying trends will continue to be crucial even as AI and data-driven models become more accurate.(即使人工智能和数据驱动模型变得更加准确,人类专家在识别趋势方面的作用也将继续至关重要。)”可知,Muston和Koren都认为,人工智能工具不会取代人类时尚预测专家。故选D项。
C
New research suggests links between ultra-processed (超加工) foods — such as chips, many cereals and most packaged snacks at the grocery store — and changes in the way we learn, remember and feel.
Many ultra-processed foods hit the brain rapidly when we eat them and have a strong effect on its reward system, which is involved in pleasure, motivation and learning.
Those effects are similar to ones when people use nicotine, alcohol and other addictive drugs, said Ashley Gearhardt, a professor of psychology at the University of Michigan.
“People have a very strong desire for ultra-processed foods and eat them compulsively and find they can’t stop eating them,” she said.
The combination of high levels of both fat and carbs (碳水化合物) in many ultra-processed foods is likely why we are addicted to them. Foods in nature are often high in fat or carbs, but not both. Bananas are naturally high in sugar but you eat one and you’re good.
Scientists were surprised to find that people who had been eating a high-fat, high-sugar snack also had changes in how their brains learned.
In a study, four days of having a breakfast high in saturated (饱和的) fat and added sugar was linked to reductions in performance on some learning and memory tests, according to researchers in Australia. People who had a healthier breakfast didn’t have the performance changes.
28. What will probably happen if we eat too many ultra-processed foods?
A. Our brains may be hit rapidly and we may get ill.
B. We can never quit ultra-processed foods once we are addicted to it.
C. We may find it difficult to keep English words and phrases in mind.
D. We may become addicted to nicotine, alcohol and other addictive drugs.
29. What does the underlined word in paragraph 4 mean?
A. Strongly. B. Extremely. C. Equally. D. Uncontrollably.
30. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Foods high in fat or carbs are really addictive.
B. The intake of ultra-processed foods has a negative effect on learning.
C. People who have a healthier breakfast can perform better in a memory test.
D. Drinking alcohol, though has a similar effect as eating chips, does less harm to our brains.
31. How does the writer develop the last paragraph?
A. Giving examples. B. Listing figures.
C. Making comparisons. D. Explaining cause and effect.
【答案】28. C 29. D 30. B 31. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了新的研究表明,超加工食品与大脑的学习、记忆和感受方式的变化有关,会对其造成负面影响。
【28题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“New research suggests links between ultra-processed (超加工) foods — such as chips, many cereals and most packaged snacks at the grocery store — and changes in the way we learn, remember and feel. (新的研究表明,超加工食品——如薯片、许多谷物和杂货店里大多数包装零食——与我们学习、记忆和感受方式的变化有关)”可知,超加工食品会影响我们的学习和记忆能力。由此可知,如果我们吃太多的超加工食品,我们可能会发现很难记住英语单词和短语。故选C项。
【29题详解】
词句猜测题。根据画线词的上文“People have a very strong desire for ultra-processed foods (人们对超加工食品有着强烈的欲望)”和下文“find they can’t stop eating them (发现他们吃得停不下来)”可知,超加工食品很吸引人,人们应该是会不受控制地吃得停不下来,画线词意思与Uncontrollably“不受控制地”相近。故选D项。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“In a study, four days of having a breakfast high in saturated (饱和的) fat and added sugar was linked to reductions in performance on some learning and memory tests, according to researchers in Australia. (澳大利亚的研究人员在一项研究中发现,连续四天吃饱和脂肪和添加糖含量高的早餐,会导致一些学习和记忆测试的成绩下降)”可知,摄入超加工食品对学习有负面影响。故选B项。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“In a study, four days of having a breakfast high in saturated (饱和的) fat and added sugar was linked to reductions in performance on some learning and memory tests, according to researchers in Australia. People who had a healthier breakfast didn’t have the performance changes. (澳大利亚的研究人员在一项研究中发现,连续四天吃饱和脂肪和添加糖含量高的早餐,会导致一些学习和记忆测试的成绩下降。吃健康早餐的人没有表现上的变化)”可知,此处表明早餐时摄入超加工食品和健康饮食的两组人群的测试表现不同,作者是通过做比较的方式来组织该段的。故选C项。
D
Nowadays, handwriting seems to become less necessary, for young children learn to tap and touch screens before they have even learned to pick up a pencil or tie their shoelaces. Most of our written communication is done through texting on mobile phones or typing on a keyboard. And voice recognition softwares are becoming more and more advanced —making even keyboards unnecessary!
So, are handwriting skills important to your child? Actually, handwriting is an exercise in eye-hand coordination (协调), an important part of visual-motor (视觉运动) skills, which are connected with achievements in study. Scientists found that developing fine visual-motor skills in early childhood can lead to not only writing success, but better performance in reading and math in elementary school. It was also found that kids who fail to write neatly and efficiently are often accused of being lazy, and this may affect their behavior and self-worth. Moreover, a study showed that when a group of children were asked to come up with ideas for an article, the ones with better handwriting were more active and had quicker minds. In some ways, handwriting helps their brains’ development.
The first attempts at writing can be challenging for pre-school children —whose fine motor skills are not yet fully developed. But some skills to prepare for handwriting are simple to build at home and in preschool. Parents should provide lots of opportunities for kids to copy and draw shapes and simple pictures in early childhood before letters are introduced. Let your child copy your shapes in sand, or with chalks on a board before trying to draw the shapes on their own. Encourage your child to spend less time on electronic devices and more time on activities to improve eye-hand coordination.
Let’s face it —technology is certain to continue developing and more research is needed to find the best ways to teach handwriting to young children. But, there’s plenty of evidence that the handwriting practice can provide young children with a good start in developing skills needed for a healthy and successful journey in school.
32. According to Paragraph 1, handwriting is ________.
A. easy to learn on a touch screen B. used less frequently now
C. more difficult than typewriting D. totally replaced by softwares
33. How does the author explain the benefits of handwriting?
A. By presenting some research findings.
B. By mentioning examples of the kids around him.
C. By giving some news reports on hand-writing.
D. By providing data about pupils with good grades.
34. What does the author suggest parents do?
A. Keep young children away from electronic devices.
B. Teach pre-school children to write letters with chalks.
C. Help children get ready for handwriting before school.
D. Encourage children to face writing challenges bravely.
35. What can be the best title for the text?
A. Does poor handwriting really mean being lazy?
B. Should handwriting be taken seriously in children’s growth?
C. How can handwriting affect children’s self-confidence?
D. Should homework be done through handwriting or typewriting?
【答案】32. B 33. A 34. C 35. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了现在书写不被重视的状况以及书写在孩子成长过程中是否应该被重视的问题以及针对家长的建议等。
【32题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段第一、二句话“Nowadays, handwriting seems to become less necessary, for young children learn to tap and touch screens before they have even learned to pick up a pencil or tie their shoelaces. Most of our written communication is done through texting on mobile phones or typing on a keyboard. ”(如今,手写似乎变得不那么必要了,因为年幼的孩子甚至在学会拿起铅笔或系鞋带之前就已经学会了敲击和触摸屏幕。我们的大部分书面交流都是通过手机短信或键盘打字完成的。)可推知,随着高科技的发展,书写在交流中被使用得越来越少。故选B。
【33题详解】
推理判读题。根据第二段第三、四、五句话“Scientists found that developing fine visual-motor skills in early childhood can lead to not only writing success, but better performance in reading and math in elementary school. It was also found that kids who fail to write neatly and efficiently are often accused of being lazy, and this may affect their behavior and self-worth. Moreover, a study showed that when a group of children were asked to come up with ideas for an article, the ones with better handwriting were more active and had quicker minds.”(科学家们发现,在幼儿期发展良好的视觉运动技能不仅可以导致写作成功,还可以在小学提高阅读和数学成绩。研究还发现,书写不整洁、效率不高的孩子经常被指责懒惰,这可能会影响他们的行为和自我价值。此外,一项研究表明,当一组孩子被要求为一篇文章想出点子时,那些书写更好的孩子更活跃,思维也更快。)可推知,作者用很多研究的结果表明书写的好处。故选A。
【34题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段第三句话“But some skills to prepare for handwriting are simple to build at home and in preschool. ”(但是,在家里和幼儿园里,准备书写的一些技能很容易培养。)可知,作者建议父母应该帮助孩子们在上学前就形成准备写字的一些技能。故选C。
【35题详解】
标题判断题。通读全文可知,作者先是提出了书写被用的越来越少的这一现象,然后用科学研究的结果表明书写的收益多多,最后对家长们提出建议,鼓励孩子们多书写。所以“在孩子的成长过程中,应该认真对待书写吗?”符合本文大意,适合做标题。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。
In today’s fast-paced world, we often find ourselves rushing from one task to the next. ___36___ But if we add some ceremony to our daily activities, we can enjoy a greater sense of meaning and purpose to our lives.
___37___ It could be as easy as enjoying a cup of coffee quietly in the morning or as fancy as having a dinner party with friends and family. The key is to find rituals (仪式) that you like and bring a sense of joy to your life.
One way to add ceremony is to make a daily habit of being mindful. This could mean spending a few minutes each day meditating (冥想), writing in a journal, or walking in a park. These activities can help you feel more connected to your life.
___38___ You could make rituals for birthdays, anniversaries, or other big events. For example, you could write a letter to yourself on your birthday, thinking about the past year and what you want for the next one.
You can also add ceremony to your home and work life. ___39___ It could be a corner for reading or a spot for meditating. At work, you could start and end the day with a ritual, like taking a moment to think. ___40___ They can make you feel happy and motivated, such as photos, plants, or inspirational quotes.
Life is more than just surviving. The small surprise and satisfaction from a single ceremony makes our daily existence brighter.
A. Ceremony can take many forms.
B. It is meaningful to gain a sense of ceremony in life.
C. This might mean having a special place for certain activities.
D. Another way is to celebrate important days and achievements.
E. You may also choose to add personal touches to your workspace.
F. We could seldom squeeze time to appreciate the moments that make life special.
G. Ceremony is designed to mark an event, honor a tradition, or create a shared experience.
【答案】36. F 37. A 38. D 39. C 40. E
【解析】
【导语】本文是应用文。文章主要介绍几条给生活增加仪式来享受生活的建议。
【36题详解】
根据上文“In today’s fast-paced world, we often find ourselves rushing from one task to the next. (在当今快节奏的世界里,我们经常发现自己从一个任务冲到另一个任务。)”可知,选项F“我们很少能挤出时间来欣赏那些让生活变得特别的时刻。”和上文意思一致,这里说明人们的生活节奏很快,几乎没有时间来享受生活。故选F。
【37题详解】
根据下文“It could be as easy as enjoying a cup of coffee quietly in the morning or as fancy as having a dinner party with friends and family. (它可以像早上静静地喝一杯咖啡一样简单,也可以像和朋友和家人一起参加晚宴一样花哨。)”可知,这里介绍仪式的形式可以有很多。选项A“仪式可以采取多种形式。”和下文意思一致。故选A。
【38题详解】
设空处为段首句;根据下文“You could make rituals for birthdays, anniversaries, or other big events. For example, you could write a letter to yourself on your birthday, thinking about the past year and what you want for the next one. (你可以为生日、纪念日或其他重大事件制定仪式。例如,你可以在生日那天给自己写一封信,想想过去的一年和下一年你想要什么。)”可知,这里建议为重要的日子和事件举办庆祝仪式。选项D“另一种方式是庆祝重要的日子和成就。”符合本段主旨,引领下文。故选D。
【39题详解】
根据下文“It could be a corner for reading or a spot for meditating. (它可以是阅读的角落,也可以是冥想的地方。)”可知,这里建议为仪式提供场所。选项C“这可能意味着为某些活动提供一个特殊的场所。”和下文意思一致。故选C。
【40题详解】
根据下文“They can make you feel happy and motivated, such as photos, plants, or inspirational quotes. (它们可以让你感到快乐和有动力,比如照片、植物或励志名言。)”可知,这里建议在工作空间中添加个人风格。选项E“您也可以选择在工作空间中添加个人风格。”和下文意思一致。故选E。
第三部分 语言运用 (共三节,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。
Many years ago, there was a young boy named Daniel who lived in a small village. He was a gifted student with a passion ____41____ science, but he faced a significant ____42____: his family was too poor to afford the necessary equipment and resources for his ____43____.
____44____, Daniel’s determination to pursue his passion did not waver (动摇). He collected waste materials from the local factory and used them to create ____45____ lab equipment. His creativity and resourcefulness allowed him to conduct simple experiments, and he learned a great deal from them.
One day, Daniel heard about a national science ____46____ for students. The winner would receive a award to a well-known university. Daniel knew this was a (n) ____47____ to change his life, so he decided to enter the competition.
He spent countless hours designing and building a ____48____ device that could convert waste materials into renewable energy. Despite numerous setbacks and ____49____, Daniel never gave up. He worked tirelessly, _____50_____ and improving his invention.
When the day of the competition arrived, Daniel _____51_____ his invention to the judges. They were _____52_____ by his ingenuity and the potential impact of his invention on the environment. To Daniel’s delight, he was declared the _____53_____ of the competition.
Daniel’s victory not only earned him a scholarship (奖学金) but also inspired others in his village to _____54_____ their dreams, _____55_____ their circumstances. His story serves as a powerful reminder that with determination, creativity, and a little bit of resourcefulness, one can overcome barriers and achieve great things.
41. A. in B. with C. for D. on
42. A. challenge B. opportunity C. change D. interview
43. A. learning B. experiments C. money D. equipment
44. A. Therefore B. Otherwise C. However D. Though
45. A. temporary B. remote C. expensive D. familiar
46. A. introduction B. competition C. lesson D. scholarship
47. A. chance B. expectation C. talent D. difficulties
48. A. limited B. talented C. countless D. unique
49. A. successes B. intelligence C. chances D. failures
50. A. refining B. comparing C. watering D. filling
51. A. discussed B. admitted C. presented D. declared
52. A. persuaded B. included C. recommended D. impressed
53. A. winner B. holder C. keeper D. host
54. A. purchase B. pursue C. care D. decide
55. A. regardless of B. in search of C. even if D. in spite of
【答案】41. C 42. A 43. B 44. C 45. A 46. B 47. A 48. D 49. D 50. A 51. C 52. D 53. A 54. B 55. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一个关于名叫Daniel的年轻男孩如何通过自己的努力和创造力,克服贫困和资源匮乏的困难,最终在科学竞赛中获胜并获得奖学金的故事。
【41题详解】
考查介词词义辨析。句意:他是一个有天赋的学生,对科学充满热情,但他面临着一个巨大的挑战:他的家庭太贫穷了,无法为他提供实验所需的设备和资源。A. in在……里;B. with和……一起;C. for为了;D. on在……上面。根据句意以及下文“Daniel’s determination to pursue his passion did not waver (动摇).”可推测,空处指的是对科学充满热情。考查固定搭配:a passion for,意为“对……的热情”,符合句意。故选C。
【42题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:他是一个有天赋的学生,对科学充满热情,但他面临着一个巨大的挑战:他的家庭太贫穷了,无法为他提供实验所需的设备和资源。A. challenge挑战;B. opportunity机会;C. change改变;D. interview面试,采访。根据下文“his family was too poor to afford the necessary equipment and resources for his ____3____.”可知,下文指的是他追逐热情时所面临的挑战。故选A。
【43题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:他是一个有天赋学生,对科学充满热情,但他面临着一个巨大的挑战:他的家庭太贫穷了,无法为他提供实验所需的设备和资源。A. learning学习;B. experiments实验;C. money金钱;D. equipment设备。根据空前的“he necessary equipment and resources”以及下文“His creativity and resourcefulness allowed him to conduct simple experiments, and he learned a great deal from them.”可知,他家庭承担不了实验所需的设备和资源。故选B。
【44题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:然而,Daniel追求自己热爱的决心从未动摇。A. Therefore因此;B. Otherwise否则;C. However然而;D. Though尽管。根据上文内容可知Daniel在追逐自己的热情的过程中遇到了挑战,和下文“Daniel’s determination to pursue his passion did not waver (动摇).”之间形成转折。故选C。
【45题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:他从当地的工厂收集废料,用它们来制作临时的实验设备。A. temporary临时的;B. remote遥远的;C. expensive昂贵的;D. familiar熟悉的。根据下文“His creativity and resourcefulness allowed him to conduct simple experiments, and he learned a great deal from them.”可推测,他收集废料是为了制作临时的实验设备。故选A。
【46题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:有一天,Daniel听说有一项全国性的学生科学竞赛。A. introduction介绍;B. competition竞赛;C. lesson课程,教训;D. scholarship奖学金。根据下文“Daniel knew this was a (n) ____7____ to change his life, so he decided to enter the competition.”可知,Daniel听说有一项全国性的学生科学竞赛。故选B。
【47题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:Daniel知道这是一个改变他生活的机会,所以他决定参加比赛。A. chance机会;B. expectation期待;C. talent才能;D. difficulties困难。根据空后的“to change his life, so he decided to enter the competition.”可推测,Daniel听说获奖者会获得一项一所知名大学的奖学金。在他看来,这是一个改变生活的机会。故选A。
【48题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:他花了无数个小时设计和建造了一个独特的装置,这个装置可以将废料转化为可再生能源。A. limited有限的;B. talented有才能的;C. countless无数的;D. unique独特的。根据下文“They were ____12____ by his ingenuity and the potential impact of his invention on the environment. To Daniel’s delight, he was declared the ____13____ of the competition.”可知,Daniel所设计的装置非常独特。故选D。
【49题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:尽管遇到了许多挫折和失败,Daniel从未放弃。A. successes成功的人或事;B. intelligence智力;C. chances机会;D. failures失败的人或事。根据空前的“setbacks”可推测,空处和“挫折”意思相近。故选D。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:他不知疲倦地工作,不断改进他的发明。A. refining精练,改进;B. comparing比较;C. watering浇水;D. filling填充。根据空后的“improving”可推测空处和“提高”相近,由此可推断,他不知疲倦地工作是为了改进自己的发明。故选A。
【51题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:当比赛的日子到来时,Daniel向评委们展示了他的发明。A. discussed讨论;B. admitted承认,允许进入;C. presented呈现;D. declared宣布。根据空后的“his invention to the judges”可推测,Daniel向评委展示了自己的发明。故选C。
52题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:他们对他的聪明才智以及他的发明对环境可能产生的积极影响印象深刻。A. persuaded劝服;B. included包括;C. recommended推荐;D. impressed使印象深刻。根据空后“his ingenuity and the potential impact of his invention on the environment.”以及下文“To Daniel’s delight, he was declared the ____13____ of the competition.”可推测,评委被他的聪明才智以及他的发明对环境可能产生的积极影响印象深刻,使Daniel成为获胜者。故选D。
【53题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:令Daniel高兴的是,他被宣布为比赛的获胜者。A. winner获胜者;B. holder持有者;C. keeper保管者;D. host主持人。根据下文“Daniel’s victory not only earned him a scholarship (奖学金) but also inspired others in his village to ____14____ their dreams,”可知,Daniel是比赛的获胜者。故选A。
【54题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:Daniel的胜利不仅为他赢得了奖学金,还激励了他的村庄里的其他人去追求自己的梦想,无论他们的处境如何。A. purchase购买;B. pursue追求;C. care关心;D. decide决定。根据全文内容可知,Daniel在追逐梦想的过程中,从不动摇,从不放弃。由此可知,他的胜利会激励其他人追逐梦想。故选B。
【55题详解】
考查介词短语词义辨析。句意:Daniel的胜利不仅为他赢得了奖学金,还激励了他的村庄里的其他人去追求自己的梦想,无论他们的处境如何。A. regardless of不管;B. in search of寻找;C. even if及时;D. in spite of尽管。空处考查介词,意为“不顾不管”,与本文内容,——Daniel在追逐梦想的过程中,不管遇到什么情况都不放弃——相符。故选A。
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
语法填空
Nowadays the virtual choir is popular with people.They have the opportunity ____56____ (sing) together with hundreds of other people.Anyone can take part in a virtual choir from anywhere—all you need is a video camera and ____57____ Internet connection. They record themselves when ____58____ (perform) alone on video.These videos ____59____ (upload) onto the Internet, and then put together into one video.The virtual choir has proved to be a positive influence on the lives of many people.Eric Whitacre, the creator of the virtual choir,fell in love ____60____ music in the university.In 1997, he received a master’s degree in musical composition.Over the next 10 years, Whitacre’s original compositions began to become popular.This led to the____61____ (create) of the virtual choir.In 2009, Whitacre received a video of a girl ____62____ was singing one of his works. ____63____ (inspire), he founded his first virtual choir. Since then, the virtual choir ____64____ (become) a worldwide phenomenon. The virtual choir is making the world a ____65____ (good) place.
【答案】56. to sing
57. an 58. performing
59. are uploaded
60. with 61. creation
62. who 63. Inspired
64. has become
65. better
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章简述了虚拟合唱团的产生过程及其影响。
【详解】1.考查非谓语动词。句意:他们有机会和数百人一起唱歌。当名词为wish、ability、opportunity等词时,其后要跟不定式作定语,结合本句社空前名词opportunity,所以此处要用不定式。故填to sing。
2.考查冠词。句意: 任何人都可以在任何地方参加虚拟合唱团——你只需要一台摄像机和网络连接。名词connection,意为“连接”为可数名词,其前Internet的首个音素为元音音素,所以此处要用不定冠词。故填an。
3.考查状语从句的省略。句意:当他们独自在录像机上表演时,他们会自己录下来。当状语从句的主语和主句主语一致且状语从句中有be动词时,可以省略从句的主语和be动词。分析可知,本句的状语从句完整句式为:when they are performing alone on video,所以此处省略了they are,故填performing。
4.考查被动语态。句意:这些视频被上传到互联网上,然后合在一起成为一个视频。结合前文可知,本文的时态为一般现在时;句子主语these videos为复数含义,与动词upload为动宾关系,所以此处要用被动语态。故填are uploaded。
5.考查介词。句意:Eric Whitacre,作为虚拟唱诗班的创始人,在大学里爱上了音乐。短语:fall in love with,意为“喜欢上……”,结合句中提示,所以此处填介词with。故填with。
6.考查名词。句意:这导致了虚拟合唱团的诞生。短语lead to“导致,促成”,to为介词,所以此处要用名词。create“创造”为及物动词,其名词形式为creation,故填creation。
7.考查定语从句。句意:2009年,Whitacre收到一段视频,一个女孩在唱他的作品。分析可知,设空处及之后内容在句中为定语从句,空白处在从句中作主语,先行词为girl,故填who。
8.考查非谓语动词。句意:受到启发后,他建立了第一个虚拟合唱团。空白处在句中作状语,句子主语he与inspire为动宾关系,所以inspire要用过去分词。故填Inspired。
9.考查时态和主谓一致。句意:从那时起,虚拟合唱团成为了一种世界性的现象。结合since then可知,空白处要用现在完成时;句子主语the virtual choir为单数第三人称,所以填has become。故填has become。
10.考查比较级。句意:虚拟合唱团正在让世界成为一个更好的地方。结合句意,此处指没有虚拟合唱的时候和有了这种合唱形式时候的一个比较,所以要用比较级。故填better。
第三节 单词拼写 (共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)
根据汉语及首字母提示写出单词的正确形式,每空限填一词。
66. Too much drinking will do d______________ (伤害) to your health; you should take the doctor's advice. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】damage##amage
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意:酗酒会损害你的健康,你应该听从医生的建议。根据首字母以及汉语提示可知,空处需要名词damage“伤害”,在句中作宾语。构成短语do damage to…表示“对……有伤害”。故填damage。
67. The school has e____________ (建立) a successful relationship with the local community. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】established##stablished
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意:这所学校与当地社区建立了成功的关系。根据首字母以及汉语提示可知,空处需要动词establish“建立”,在句中作谓语动词。根据空前的has可知,句子为现在完成时态,该动词和主语之间为主动关系,所以该动词需要过去分词。故填established。
68. Many animals are in danger of e_____________ (灭绝) because of our destruction of their natural habitats. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】extinction##xtinction
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意:因为我们破坏了很多动物的自然栖息地,它们正处于灭绝的危险中。根据in danger of和中英文提示可知,空处应用表示“灭绝”的名词extinction,作宾语。故填extinction。
69. With his daughter keeping him c____________ (陪伴), the elderly man lives happy. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】company##ompany
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意:有他的女儿陪伴,他快乐地生活。根据首字母以及汉语提示可知,空处需要名词company“陪伴”,构成短语keep sb. company“陪伴某人”。故填company。
70. Air pollution has become an increasing concern g____________ (全球地), which calls for joint efforts from all countries. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】globally##lobally
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意:空气污染已成为全球日益关注的问题,这需要所有国家的共同努力。根据首字母以及汉语提示可知,空处需要副词globally“全球地”,在句中作状语。故填globally。
第四部分 写作 (共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
71. 上周你校举办了“探索汉语之美”系列活动。请你就此给学校英语报写一篇短文,报道该活动,内容包括:
1.活动目的;
2.活动简介;
3.活动意义。
注意:
1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Explore The Beauty Of Chinese
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【答案】Explore The Beauty Of Chinese
Last week, our school held a series of activities titled “Explore the Beauty of Chinese”, the purpose of which was to enhance students’ appreciation of the Chinese language and culture. The activities included calligraphy workshops, poetry recitations, and language games, which not only provided students with a deeper understanding of Chinese but also fostered a love for the language. The significance of these activities lies in promoting cultural awareness and enriching our school life.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生为学校举办的“探索汉语之美”系列活动写一篇报道。
【详解】1.词汇积累
目的:purpose→aim
提高:enhance→raise
提供:provide→offer
重要性:significance→importance
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:Last week, our school held a series of activities titled “Explore the Beauty of Chinese”.
拓展句:Last week, our school held a series of activities which was titled “Explore the Beauty of Chinese”.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Last week, our school held a series of activities titled “Explore the Beauty of Chinese”, the purpose of which was to enhance students’ appreciation of the Chinese language and culture.(运用了“the+名词+of+关系代词 which”引导的非限制性宾语从句)
【高分句型2】The activities included calligraphy workshops, poetry recitations, and language games, which not only provided students with a deeper understanding of Chinese but also fostered a love for the language.(运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句)
第二节(满分25分)
72. 阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。
It was a Saturday afternoon. I was having lunch when Dad told me to get ready. I became unhappy. I don’t like Saturdays! Even though it’s a holiday for most children, it is not for me because I need to go to football club.
Many kids love sports, but I am not one of them. I prefer to stay at home and read. I don’t like running, so in a team I am a bad player. The coach is tired of me and my teammates sometimes think I’m useless.
I have no idea how to play football. Usually, after practice my teammates would ask me to stay out of the game and I would just nod.
Last Thursday, the coach told us that we would be competing with another team in a month and many people would come to see the game. Our opponents (对手) were the winner last year and I froze and thought how awkward it would be if the team lost because of me.
So I decided to practice hard for the match and I went to practice every single day.
After one month, when the game day came, my teammates were unwilling to take me in the team, and I also wished to stay away from the ground as well. But they happened to be short of one player and had no choice but to take me in the team.
Our team was the Big Blues. There was a great cheer on our arrival in the field. I got very nervous. The game started and within two minutes, I got a blue card. By the time I was allowed back, the score was two goals for each team and the next goal would decide the winning team.
注意:
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2.续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph l:
When the ball came towards me, I froze.
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Paragraph 2:
Our team, The Big Blues, won the match!
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【答案】Paragraph 1:
When the ball came towards me, I froze. My teammates were very tired and seemed worried. The opponents rushed towards me. Without thinking anymore, I found courage, and I kicked the ball with all my strength. The opponents didn’t think highly of me, so they didn’t think that I would be able to kick the ball so powerfully. As I kicked, the goalkeeper jumped towards the ball but missed it.
Paragraph 2:
Our team, The Big Blues, won the match! All my teammates ran towards me to lift me in the air. Since that day, I have gained some confidence and started to play better. My coach and teammates are also content with me and they try to improve my skills every time I play. Now I have realized that I always liked this sport, but my problem with it had something to do with the lack of encouragement I got. Now I can build on my confidence and I’ve realized I can also play this sport very well.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达是读后续写。本文以人物为线索展开。作者不喜欢踢足球,但是父母强迫作者去足球俱乐部。队员也都不喜欢他。一个重要的足球比赛中,作者被罚蓝牌回到赛场后,发现比分是两队各进两球,下一个进球将决定获胜的球队。
【详解】1.段落续写
①由第一段句首内容“他当球向我走来时,我僵住了。”可知,第一段可以描写球走向作者时,他的心理活动和动作,对方球员的反应。
②由第二段句首内容“我们的球队,大蓝队,赢得了比赛!”可知,第二段可以描写George作者进球得分时大家的动作,作者当时的表情、动作,作者从此后的转变和感悟。
2.续写线索:球来—踢球—进球—获胜—激动—转变—感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①迅速移动:rush/ run quickly
②踢:kick/ strike
③高度评价:think highly of/ give a high appraisal to
情绪类
①疲倦的:tired/ weary/ exhausted
②担心的:worried/ anxious/ concerned
【点睛】【高分句型1】The opponents didn’t think highly of me, so they didn’t think that I would be able to kick the ball so powerfully. ( 运用了that引导的宾语从句)
【高分句型2】As I kicked, the goalkeeper jumped towards the ball but missed it.( 运用了As引导的时间状语从句)
【高分句型3】All my teammates ran towards me to lift me in the air. (运用了不定式to lift作目的状语)
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