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英语试卷
注意事项:
1.答题前,考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号在答题卡上填写清楚。
2.每小题选出答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。在试题卷上作答无效。
3.考试结束后,请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。满分150分,考试用时120分钟。
第一部分 听力 (共两节,满分30分)
注意,听力部分答题时,请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前,你将有两分钟的时间将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 woman suggest they should do?
A. Cross at the light. B. Take the shortcut. C. Wait for a bus.
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Where does the conversation most probably take place?
A. In a kitchen. B. In a market. C. In a garden.
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What type of business is Kentucky’s?
A. A chain restaurant. B. A local eatery. C. A family-owned factory.
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How does the woman feel?
A. Surprised. B. Relieved. C. Regretful.
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What is probably the cause of the woman’s problem?
A. Anxiety and stress.
B. Irregular sleep schedule.
C. Lack of exposure to natural light.
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 woman talk to the man?
A. To bring up a new issue.
B. To give him an assignment.
C. To provide feedback on his work.
7. What does the woman highlight about the advertisement?
A. The date. B. The location. C. The event.
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. Why have customers made complaints?
A. The payment takes a long time.
B. The parking lot is too small.
C. Machine errors often occur.
9. What does the man think about the machines?
A They are over budget.
B. They may cause new troubles.
C. They will cut down on expenses.
10. What does Natalie suggest?
A. Hiring a parking attendant.
B. Discussing with a superior.
C. Rescheduling an afternoon meeting.
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】
11. What subject does Jenny have at 9 in the morning?
A. English. B. Math. C. Science.
12. Why does the woman agree to go to the library?
A. She can return some books.
B. She can prepare for her exams.
C. She can meet the man for lunch.
13. What does the man imply about his swimming skills?
A. He is a professional swimmer.
B He needs practice to stay in shape.
C. He hasn’t gone swimming for a while.
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】
14. What was Jerry’s reaction to his holiday in Australia?
A. He was blamed for careless driving.
B. He was excited about the experience.
C. He was uncomfortable with the journey.
15. How does the woman describe real travel?
A. It can be tough.
B. It should be leisurely.
C. It helps recover from work.
16. Why does the man think some people become travel writers?
A. They want to enrich their experiences.
B. They are attracted by different cultures.
C. They try to escape their responsibilities.
17. What might the woman do to deeply understand a country?
A. Visit more cities.
B. Read about the place.
C. Interact with local people.
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】
18. At what time of day do office workers typically experience sleepiness?
A. Around 3: 00 pm.
B. During lunchtime.
C. At the start of work.
19. How does Tim and Jerry’s support its employees’ nap needs?
A. By allowing them to nap at their desks.
B. By providing a nap room with beds.
C. By offering a 30-minute break after lunch.
20. According to Mr. Lin, what happens when he is sleepy at work?
A. He forgets some tasks.
B. He struggles with accuracy.
C. He feels less motivated to work.
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
Celebrate MuseumSelfie Day on January 15!
MuseumSelfie Day is the perfect blend of art, culture, history — and selfies! Mark your calendars now for January 15.
Mar Dixon, a leader in social media and the cultural sector, created MuseumSelfie Day in 2014 as part of her quest (追寻) to make museums fun for everyone — thus changing the image of museums from boring institutions, to places that anyone can enjoy.
This simple concept — taking a fun selfie in a museum — has become a global movement, with people, museums, news outlets, and organizations from around the world getting in on the action.
Visitors and staff at museums still participate each year by sharing their MuseumSelfie photos on social platforms. From ancient artifacts to modern masterpieces, every museum offers a unique opportunity for a selfie moment.
How to participate in MuseumSelfie Day
● Visit a Museum: Head to any museum, gallery, or cultural institution.
● Find a Feature You Love: Choose an exhibit or piece that inspires you.
●Take a Selfie: Snap a picture with the exhibit or feature in the background.
● Post Your Photo: Share it on X, Bluesky, Instagram, or Facebook using #MuseumSelfieDay or #MuseumSelfie. Don’t forget to tag the museum and add a caption describing the exhibit or your experience!
● Get Creative: Use filters (滤镜), props, or poses to make your post stand out. Have fun with it!
Join the movement this January and help keep Mar Dixon’s vision alive by celebrating museums as vibrant, welcoming spaces for everyone.
21. Why did Mar Dixon launch MuseumSelfie Day?
A. To promote modern art. B. To encourage social media use.
C. To make museums enjoyable for all. D. To boost the sales of museum tickets.
22. What are participants recommended to do on MuseumSelfie Day?
A. Share an unedited photo. B. Visit an assigned museum.
C. Post on a museum’s website. D. Take a selfie with an exhibit.
23. Who might benefit most from reading this text?
A. Collectors seeking rare museum pieces.
B. Artists pursuing photography techniques.
C. Researchers studying culture and history.
D. Individuals looking for fun cultural events.
B
Gilbert White made extensive observations of the natural world in the 1770s. Rather than study dead specimens, as many “naturalists” before him, White observed plants and animals in their natural settings, making him one of the early ecologists in Britain.
Because of the time at which he lived, he was not fully aware of certain phenomena such as bird migration, although he suspected such things occurred. Through his writing, many biologists were given an insight into the perception of the natural world before technological advancements.
As a keen observer of birds, he distinguished between different species based on their songs, without using telescopes. White’s observations included seasonal data, such as bud-burst and flowering of common plants, which he recorded in The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne — a collection of letters to two great scientists of the time.
This book has had more than 200 editions and is reputed to be — after the Bible, the works of Shakespeare and Pilgrim’s Progress — the fourth most published book in the English Language. It was published in 1789 and since then has never been out of print. The book contains 110 letters spanning 20 years.
In a letter, dated May 20, 1777, White discussed earthworms, stating: “Earthworms, though in appearance a small and insignificant link in the chain of nature, yet if lost, would trigger major ecological imbalance.” He also highlighted their role as promoters of vegetation, noting their activities like making holes in the soil, creating pathways, and producing beneficial waste through wormcasts (蚯蚓粪).
It is quite remarkable that here, from writings of nearly 250 years ago, White refers to many activities of earthworms that we, as scientists and gardeners, now take for granted and continue to investigate in greater detail.
24. What made Gilbert White different from previous naturalists?
A. His approach to studying nature. B. His choice of observational tools.
C. His attitude to preserving species. D. His focus on controlled environments.
25. Why are the Bible and the works of Shakespeare mentioned in paragraph 4?
A. To compare their historical significance.
B. To suggest their influence on White’s book.
C. To highlight the popularity of White’s book.
D. To illustrate the connections between classics.
26. What role do earthworms play in nature according to Gilbert White?
A. They improve soil health. B. They control insect populations.
C. They’re too small to impact plants. D. They’re insignificant to ecosystems.
27. What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. White could have investigated in greater detail.
B. White’s work is great enough to be referenced.
C. White linked his observations to practical uses.
D. White’s insights are still new to scientists now.
C
Researchers at Pennsylvania State University have worked together with meteorologists (气象学家) to analyze more than 50,000 weather satellite images to quickly identify storms. They found comma-shaped cloud formations that often lead to severe weather such as thunderstorms.
Computers were then taught using computer vision and machine learning to automatically detect these clouds from satellite images, with almost 100 percent accuracy, in less than a minute. By refocusing meteorologists’ attention on potential storm cloud formation the AI tool helped predict 64 percent of severe weather events and beat established detection systems.
Accuweather senior meteorologist Steve Wistar said it let forecasters find storm formations in a sea of cloud data. “The calling of our business is to save lives and protect property,” he said. “The more advance notice we give to people that would be affected by a storm, the better we’re providing that service.”
Expensive supercomputers are often used to process vast amounts of data needed for accurate weather prediction. But powerful AI methods can run on smaller computers. Climate risk and planning company ClimateAi uses a machine learning technique where two neural networks fight and train each other using global weather data until they get a result. This generates highly accurate and inexpensive local forecasts for hours or days ahead. And because it is not as costly, it allows poorer countries affected by climate change to use forecasts to change the way they farm, build roads, and adapt to extreme weather.
Data analytics and technology company DTN runs a high-resolution weather forecast service providing real-time information to New York City Emergency Management among others. It uses AI for both storm and wildfire prediction, combining historical weather information, weather models, and data on geography and topography. For energy companies, that includes data on vegetation and power failures, which they then use to plan for both wildfires and outages.
“Average costs associated with extreme weather events in the United States have increased steadily since 1980,” said DTN vice president of weather operations, Renny Vandewege. “These have costly impacts on cities’ basic services, housing, human livelihoods, and health. AI helps us to calculate that risk and can be used as a preventive measure.”
28. How do researchers at Pennsylvania State University use AI to enhance storm detection?
A. By collecting satellite data. B. By building weather models.
C. By identifying cloud formations. D. By examining established systems.
29. What is a major disadvantage of traditional weather forecasting compared to AI tools?
A. Overreliance on weather data. B. Limited access to real-time images.
C. Inaccuracy in predicting extreme weather. D. Slower detection of severe weather events.
30. What do ClimateAi and DTN have in common?
A. They use extensive data. B. They provide global forecasts.
C. They partner with governments. D. They assess weather-related costs.
31. What did Renny Vandewege highlight about AI?
A. Its accessibility for non-experts. B. Its role in reducing climate risks.
C. Its use in preventing extreme weather. D. Its ability to evaluate post-disaster losses.
D
My son just completed high school, and his departure for college marks a significant change for me. Among the things I’ll miss most are his lessons in teenage slang (俚语), which has offered me an accidental and useful portrait of how he and his generation see the world.
The primary value of slang has been to create linguistic markers, a way to set you apart from other people. The terms change over time, but the meanings typically don’t — one generation’s “cool” becomes another’s “dope.”
Members of my son’s generation have a vastly superior approach to slang. They have invented a language that responds to the new and distinct reality they face, a society characterized by collapsing institutions, erosions (削弱) in trust and a loss of faith in a shared sense of meaning.
“Mid,” for example, in my son’s usage, describes things that are average or slightly below. You can’t really complain about them, but they produce no joy. Everything in Starbucks and airports falls into the category of “mid.”
“Glazed” has a similarly impressive precision, indicating the act of positively spinning a judgment on reality rather than complete lying. It is the perfect description of the way social media works, with everything taking on an artificially positive, unreal and not entirely trustworthy look. For example, beach photos on social media might make a destination look like paradise, yet they rarely show the crowded shores or bad weather that are part of the reality.
My favorite slang word is “based,” often used to express agreement when someone states a controversial opinion. “Canada should join the United States,” one might say, to which someone else might reply, “Based.” To my ear, “based” is a perfect word to describe the informational chaos we inhabit.
Slang has brought my son and me closer. It’s taught me that the current crop of teenagers created a language to describe the flawed reality we’ve abandoned them to, and in doing so they’ve proved themselves less misguided and more innovative than we were.
32. What does teenage slang reveal about young people?
A. Their need to fit in with peers. B. Their response to the flawed reality.
C. Their aim to challenge social norms. D. Their desire to outdo older generations.
33. Which comment on a crowded beach reflects the underlined word “glazed”?
A. “What a disaster!” B. “Not crowded at all.”
C. “A wonderful getaway!” D. “At least we found a spot.”
34. Which word best describes the tone of the text?
A. Appreciative. B. Analytical.
C. Instructive. D. Cautious.
35. What is a suitable title for the text?
A. Teenagers’ Fondness of Nonsense Words
B. Modern Slang Tells Us about Youth Culture
C. The Impact of Teen Slang on Social Relations
D. Teens Have Invented a Language for the World
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。
Travelers often fill their suitcases with souvenirs like refrigerator magnets, keychains and postcards. ___36___ Now, those visiting the Italian lakeside town of Como have another, slightly less conventional item to bring home: a sealed can of Lake Como air.
ItalyComunica, a communications company, is selling 13.5-ounce cans of “pure air from the most beautiful lake in the world” for roughly $11 (€9.90) each. ___37___ They feature a dark blue label with an illustration of a boat cruising through the water. “Open it whenever you need a moment of escape, tranquility, or simply beauty,” instructs the website. “Only those who visit Lake Como can want to buy our souvenir; memories are not bought but lived.”
Sitting at the base of the Alps, Lake Como is a large body of water in Italy’s northern Lombardy region. ___38___ Many celebrities own second homes in the surrounding area, and numerous movies have been filmed there.
___39___ Clever businesspeople have been selling similar products for decades. In mountain towns and other high-elevation destinations, “oxygen in a can” is sometimes marketed as an antidote (缓解物) to altitude sickness, despite little scientific evidence to support that claim. Any benefits from canned air are likely due to the placebo (安慰剂) effect, experts say.
Alessandro Rapinese, the mayor of Como, says that he would rather vacationers bought silk scarves, which the region is known for, or other souvenirs. However, he adds: “___40___ Just make sure to take beautiful memories of this area as well.”
A. It’s the best souvenir option.
B. It has become a popular vacation destination.
C. Souvenirs have a long and fascinating history.
D. These little items serve as reminders of their vacation.
E. If someone wants to take some air home, that’s perfectly fine.
F. The cans are marketed as “luxurious” souvenirs on the product website.
G. This is not the first time canned air has been marketed to tourists, though.
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。
Small, spoon-shaped objects found on the end of warriors’ belts at archaeological sites across northern Europe could have been used to dispense stimulants (分配兴奋剂) before battle, a study suggests.
The widespread use of drugs in ancient Greece and Rome was ___41___ in ancient sources and supported by archaeological finds. However, this body of evidence was ___42___ for the Germanic peoples living outside the Roman Empire, and it is generally assumed that they made little ___43___ of drugs apart from alcohol.
Now, ___44___ by archaeologists offer a fresh viewpoint on these issues. Researchers identified 241 such ___45___ dating from the Roman period. They have handles, mostly 40-70mm long, and either a concave (凹的) bowl or flat disk measuring 10 to 20mm across. They were ___46___ to a man’s belt but played no role in its ___47___ .
Stimulants may have been widely used to motivate soldiers to ___48___ their performance and also to reduce the stress and ___49___ caused by the war. The warriors could have used these objects to measure the right dose to ____50____ the desired effects.
Researchers then surveyed which stimulants could have been ____51____ to the Germanic communities, either plants gathered locally or ____52____ in dry form from further afield. They conclude that Germanic peoples would have had access to a wide range of substances used as stimulants. These could have been ____53____ either in liquid form or in powdered form.
Moreover, they note that to ____54____ the quantity and type of stimulants needed would have required considerable knowledge. They further believe that the stimulants were probably also used for ____55____ other than warfare, such as in medicine and rituals.
41. A. accepted B. documented C. forbidden D. misunderstood
42. A. convincing B. growing C. conflicting D. missing
43. A. difference B. sense C. use D. mention
44. A. analyses B. standards C. instructions D. measures
45. A. battles B. objects C. problems D. drugs
46. A. applied B. attached C. limited D. exposed
47. A. production B. understanding C. functioning D. transportation
48. A. review B. share C. boost D. track
49. A. shame B. infection C. danger D. fear
50. A. produce B. avoid C. assess D. study
51. A. available B. helpful C. unnecessary D. attractive
52. A. exchanged B. seen C. transformed D. transported
53. A. raised B. possessed C. collected D. consumed
54. A. spare B. detect C. supply D. store
55. A. benefits B. purposes C. forms D. findings
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。
The Milky Way formed around 13.5 billion years ago, but it’s not possible to travel back in time to see exactly how it ___56___ (happen). Studies of the Galaxy’ s (星系) ancient stars offer some clues, ___57___ do simulations (模拟), but the observable light from our home galaxy was emitted (发出) too recently ___58___ (enable) astronomers to examine its beginnings directly. One way around this problem is to study other galaxies that resemble the Milky Way. Mowla used observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to investigate ___59___ distant galaxy with a mass that matches the expected mass of the Milky Way ___60___ (short) after its formation in the early Universe.
When astronomers observe distant galaxies, they see light that was emitted billions of years ago, because it takes time ___61___ light to travel across space to their telescopes. ___62___(earth) separation from such far-away galaxies, and thus how long ago their light was emitted, can be measured, thanks to the constant ___63___ (expand) of the Universe. As light journeys across the vastness of space, its wavelength is stretched along with the expanding fabric of space, ___64___ (make) it seem redder than it was when it was emitted. And the change in the wavelength ____65____ (determine) by the distance the light travels and the age of the Universe at the time of emission.
第四部分 写作 (共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66. 你校英语论坛发起了“Should social media apps get rid of likes? (是否应该取消社交媒体的点赞功能?)”这一话题讨论。请你用英语回帖,内容包括:
1. 你的观点;
2. 说明理由。
注意:
1. 写作词数应80个左右;
2. 请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。
The summer night was serene (宁静), with crickets sunging and a gentle breeze rustling the trees around us. We had found the perfect camping spot, deep in the woods, far from the distractions of daily life. No Wi-Fi, no schedules — just our family, together. This was what camping was all about — unplugging, connecting, and makıng memories.
As the fire burned down, we crawled into our tent, the kids falling asleep almost instantly. Everything was perfect.
Until it wasn’t.
In the middle of the night, I woke with a start, my heart pounding. Something was outside our tent. The sound was faint but persistent — soft footsteps, a shuffle here and there, followed by a pause.
I nudged my husband awake. Sighing, Dan reached for the flashlight and unzipped the tent. “Oh,” he said softly. “It’s just a dog.” I scrambled out of the tent to take a look. A tan, short-haired dog stood at the edge of our campsite, pacing back and forth. His fur was dirty, and he looked underfed.
“Poor thing,” I whispered. “He must be hungry.” Dan grabbed some leftover hot dogs, offering one to the dog. To our surprise, the dog backed away, his eyes darting nervously toward the trees.
By now, the kids had woken up, and Tommy was beside himself with excitement. “Adoggy!” he shouted, much too loud for the quiet night.
“Shh,” I warned. “We don’t want to scare him.”
Sarah, our daughter, ever observant, tilted her head and said, “Something’ s wrong, Mom. Look how scared he is.”
She was right. The dog seemed torn between staying and fleeing, pacing anxiously, his tail tucked. Then we heard it — a heavy rustling coming from the trees behind us. The dog froze, his head snapping toward the sound, and a low growl rumbled from his throat. His hair rose as he positioned himself between us and the forest.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Time slowed as a large bear emerged from the darkness.
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We sat with the dog in the car, watching the bear leave.
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英语试卷
注意事项:
1.答题前,考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号在答题卡上填写清楚。
2.每小题选出答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。在试题卷上作答无效。
3.考试结束后,请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。满分150分,考试用时120分钟。
第一部分 听力 (共两节,满分30分)
注意,听力部分答题时,请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前,你将有两分钟的时间将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 woman suggest they should do?
A. Cross at the light. B. Take the shortcut. C. Wait for a bus.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: Let’s cross here, or we will walk down to the end of the street.
W: You’re kidding. We’ll never make it across in one piece! Let’s cross at the light. If you want to cross here, be my guest.
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Where does the conversation most probably take place?
A. In a kitchen. B. In a market. C. In a garden.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: Look. Your tomatoes are growing well. I think they’ll be ready for the market soon.
M: Yes, the weather has been great, so I don’t have to water them as often.
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What type of business is Kentucky’s?
A. A chain restaurant. B. A local eatery. C. A family-owned factory.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: Hey, do you know anything about Kentucky’s?
M: Yeah, I’ve been there a few times. It’s not a chain, and it’s not a family-owned place either. It focuses on using local ingredients and has a really unique menu.
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How does the woman feel?
A. Surprised. B. Relieved. C. Regretful.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: There they are! At last, I’ve been looking for the keys everywhere.
M: What? You’re always losing them.
W: I know, and I really thought I’d lost them this time. Thank goodness!
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What is probably the cause of the woman’s problem?
A. Anxiety and stress.
B. Irregular sleep schedule.
C. Lack of exposure to natural light.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: I’m unable to fall asleep at night, and then I’m too sleepy to concentrate in class during the day.
M: Well, you spend too much time indoors, and your body can’t adjust to the time of day. That’s what’s causing your problem.
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 woman talk to the man?
A. To bring up a new issue.
B. To give him an assignment.
C. To provide feedback on his work.
7. What does the woman highlight about the advertisement?
A. The date. B. The location. C. The event.
【答案】6. C 7. B
【解析】
【原文】W: I’d like to discuss the recent assignment that you have worked on with the marketing team.
M: No problem. Is there something specific you’d like to discuss?
W: Yes, there is. In this online advertisement, it states that there will be a sale at our Seattle branch on July 22nd. However, the sale is actually going to be at our Portland branch.
M: I’m so sorry about that! I will make the necessary changes to the advertisement immediately.
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. Why have customers made complaints?
A. The payment takes a long time.
B. The parking lot is too small.
C. Machine errors often occur.
9. What does the man think about the machines?
A. They are over budget.
B. They may cause new troubles.
C. They will cut down on expenses.
10. What does Natalie suggest?
A. Hiring a parking attendant.
B. Discussing with a superior.
C. Rescheduling an afternoon meeting.
【答案】8. A 9. C 10. B
【解析】
【原文】M: Natalie, don’t you think we should put automated payment machines in our shopping mall’s parking lot?
W: Definitely. Many visitors have complained that waiting to pay our parking attendant at the counter is very inefficient. It seems that cars are getting backed up when there are many shoppers trying to exit the parking lot at the same time.
M: I can understand their concern. Plus, using automated machines in the lot will likely save us more money in the long run, since we wouldn’t have to pay the wages of the parking attendants.
W: Good point. Let’s bring this up to our manager at the staff meeting this afternoon.
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】
11. What subject does Jenny have at 9 in the morning?
A. English. B. Math. C. Science.
12. Why does the woman agree to go to the library?
A. She can return some books.
B. She can prepare for her exams.
C. She can meet the man for lunch.
13. What does the man imply about his swimming skills?
A. He is a professional swimmer.
B. He needs practice to stay in shape.
C. He hasn’t gone swimming for a while.
【答案】11. A 12. A 13. C
【解析】
【原文】M: Hi, Jenny. Are you going to school now?
W: Yup. I have English at 9 in the morning.
M: Got any plans after the class?
W: Not really. What about you?
M: We will have our midterm exams next month. I plan to look for some important books and study at the library. Do you want to join me?
W: Sure. I need to return some books. They are due today.
M: Great. We can go to the swimming pool in the gymnasium after that.
W: That sounds like a good idea. We can chill out a little in such a hot summer. Are you good at swimming?
M: I haven’t swum for almost two years. I think I need more practice.
W: Oh, it’s almost 9. I am running late now. See you after class in front of the library then. Bye!
M: See you then!
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】
14. What was Jerry’s reaction to his holiday in Australia?
A. He was blamed for careless driving.
B. He was excited about the experience.
C. He was uncomfortable with the journey.
15. How does the woman describe real travel?
A. It can be tough.
B. It should be leisurely.
C. It helps recover from work.
16. Why does the man think some people become travel writers?
A. They want to enrich their experiences.
B. They are attracted by different cultures.
C. They try to escape their responsibilities.
17. What might the woman do to deeply understand a country?
A. Visit more cities.
B. Read about the place.
C. Interact with local people.
【答案】14. C 15. A 16. C 17. B
【解析】
【原文】M: Oh, Fiona. I had a two-week holiday with Jerry in Australia. But he wasn’t very thrilled about that.
W: How come? The scenery is beautiful there.
M: He was fine once we got there, but after a 12-hour flight, he was crammed into an old car and driven for hours across the desert in temperatures above 40℃ — you can’t really blame him.
W: I think real travel always has its difficult moments. After all, if you want an easy time, just take a leisurely trip around the Greek islands.
M: Holidays are for recovering from a whole year’s work. Travel is something you do for the experience. Some people don’t want to do anything else. They become travel writers, or whatever. In my opinion, they don’t want to face real life at home. After all, the traveler is never deeply involved in any country he or she passes through, so there are no duties, no responsibilities and no blame.
W: You may be right sometimes.
M: Let’s say you visit Japan and spend a month touring on a bicycle. Leaving that country, to what extent can you actually say you know it?
W: Not much, perhaps. But I might get books and learn more about it later.
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】
18. At what time of day do office workers typically experience sleepiness?
A. Around 3: 00 pm.
B. During lunchtime.
C. At the start of work.
19. How does Tim and Jerry’s support its employees’ nap needs?
A. By allowing them to nap at their desks.
B. By providing a nap room with beds.
C. By offering a 30-minute break after lunch.
20. According to Mr. Lin, what happens when he is sleepy at work?
A. He forgets some tasks.
B. He struggles with accuracy.
C. He feels less motivated to work.
【答案】18. A 19. B 20. B
【解析】
【原文】 It’s a daily struggle known to office workers the world over. A productive morning followed by a decent lunch, and then, around 3:00 pm, the irresistible sleepiness. A short nap can promote alertness and improve performance, which are important when you’re at work. Now many companies with a strong commitment to employee wellness have realized the benefits of on-site napping. U-U Corporation, a consulting company, has a flexible approach. Employees can take a nap for up to 30 minutes anytime between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Another company, Tim and Jerry’s, which already offers employees personal trainers, now supplies a room with a bed and pillows that employee can use as needed. One of its representatives says: “If people need to catch a little nap during the day, we are behind it.” An IT firm, New Link, allows its employees to take a 20-minute power nap at their desks. Introduced two years ago, the policy has proved a huge hit. Mr. Lin, an accountant at New Link, told a local newspaper: “If I use a calculator when I’m sleepy, I have to double check my work for fear of making mistakes. So it takes longer. Thanks to the policy, my work performance has improved.”
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
Celebrate MuseumSelfie Day on January 15!
MuseumSelfie Day is the perfect blend of art, culture, history — and selfies! Mark your calendars now for January 15.
Mar Dixon, a leader in social media and the cultural sector, created MuseumSelfie Day in 2014 as part of her quest (追寻) to make museums fun for everyone — thus changing the image of museums from boring institutions, to places that anyone can enjoy.
This simple concept — taking a fun selfie in a museum — has become a global movement, with people, museums, news outlets, and organizations from around the world getting in on the action.
Visitors and staff at museums still participate each year by sharing their MuseumSelfie photos on social platforms. From ancient artifacts to modern masterpieces, every museum offers a unique opportunity for a selfie moment.
How to participate in MuseumSelfie Day
● Visit a Museum: Head to any museum, gallery, or cultural institution.
● Find a Feature You Love: Choose an exhibit or piece that inspires you.
●Take a Selfie: Snap a picture with the exhibit or feature in the background.
● Post Your Photo: Share it on X, Bluesky, Instagram, or Facebook using #MuseumSelfieDay or #MuseumSelfie. Don’t forget to tag the museum and add a caption describing the exhibit or your experience!
● Get Creative: Use filters (滤镜), props, or poses to make your post stand out. Have fun with it!
Join the movement this January and help keep Mar Dixon’s vision alive by celebrating museums as vibrant, welcoming spaces for everyone.
21. Why did Mar Dixon launch MuseumSelfie Day?
A. To promote modern art. B. To encourage social media use.
C. To make museums enjoyable for all. D. To boost the sales of museum tickets.
22. What are participants recommended to do on MuseumSelfie Day?
A. Share an unedited photo. B. Visit an assigned museum.
C. Post on a museum’s website. D. Take a selfie with an exhibit.
23. Who might benefit most from reading this text?
A. Collectors seeking rare museum pieces.
B. Artists pursuing photography techniques.
C. Researchers studying culture and history.
D. Individuals looking for fun cultural events.
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了博物馆自拍日的一些信息,鼓励人们参与博物馆自拍活动,感受文化乐趣。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Mar Dixon, a leader in social media and the cultural sector, created MuseumSelfie Day in 2014 as part of her quest to make museums fun for everyone — thus changing the image of museums from boring institutions, to places that anyone can enjoy.(社交媒体和文化领域的领导者马克·迪克森(Mar Dixon)在2014年创建了博物馆自拍日,这是她追求让每个人都觉得博物馆有趣的一部分,从而将博物馆的形象从无聊的机构转变为任何人都可以享受的地方。)”可知,Mar Dixon发起博物馆自拍日只为了让大家觉得博物馆有趣。故选C。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段“How to participate in Museum Selfie Day”部分第三点“Take a Selfie:Snap a picture with the exhibit or feature in the background.(自拍:以展品或特色为背景拍摄照片。)”可知,参与者被建议在博物馆中与展品或展览背景一起拍摄自拍。故选D。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Mar Dixon, a leader in social media and the cultural sector, created Museum Selfie Day in 2014 as part of her quest to make museums fun for everyone — thus changing the image of museums from boring institutions, to places that anyone can enjoy.(社交媒体和文化领域的领导者马克·迪克森(Mar Dixon)在2014年创建了博物馆自拍日,这是她追求让每个人都觉得博物馆有趣的一部分,从而将博物馆的形象从无聊的机构转变为任何人都可以享受的地方。)”可知,创建博物馆自拍日的目的是想让大家觉得博物馆有趣,因此寻找有趣文化活动的个人可以从这篇文章中获益。故选D。
B
Gilbert White made extensive observations of the natural world in the 1770s. Rather than study dead specimens, as many “naturalists” before him, White observed plants and animals in their natural settings, making him one of the early ecologists in Britain.
Because of the time at which he lived, he was not fully aware of certain phenomena such as bird migration, although he suspected such things occurred. Through his writing, many biologists were given an insight into the perception of the natural world before technological advancements.
As a keen observer of birds, he distinguished between different species based on their songs, without using telescopes. White’s observations included seasonal data, such as bud-burst and flowering of common plants, which he recorded in The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne — a collection of letters to two great scientists of the time.
This book has had more than 200 editions and is reputed to be — after the Bible, the works of Shakespeare and Pilgrim’s Progress — the fourth most published book in the English Language. It was published in 1789 and since then has never been out of print. The book contains 110 letters spanning 20 years.
In a letter, dated May 20, 1777, White discussed earthworms, stating: “Earthworms, though in appearance a small and insignificant link in the chain of nature, yet if lost, would trigger major ecological imbalance.” He also highlighted their role as promoters of vegetation, noting their activities like making holes in the soil, creating pathways, and producing beneficial waste through wormcasts (蚯蚓粪).
It is quite remarkable that here, from writings of nearly 250 years ago, White refers to many activities of earthworms that we, as scientists and gardeners, now take for granted and continue to investigate in greater detail.
24. What made Gilbert White different from previous naturalists?
A. His approach to studying nature. B. His choice of observational tools.
C. His attitude to preserving species. D. His focus on controlled environments.
25. Why are the Bible and the works of Shakespeare mentioned in paragraph 4?
A. To compare their historical significance.
B. To suggest their influence on White’s book.
C. To highlight the popularity of White’s book.
D. To illustrate the connections between classics.
26. What role do earthworms play in nature, according to Gilbert White?
A. They improve soil health. B. They control insect populations.
C. They’re too small to impact plants. D. They’re insignificant to ecosystems.
27. What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. White could have investigated in greater detail.
B. White’s work is great enough to be referenced.
C. White linked his observations to practical uses.
D. White’s insights are still new to scientists now.
【答案】24. A 25. C 26. A 27. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇人物传记类说明文。文章介绍了18世纪英国博物学家Gilbert White对自然世界的观察以及他的著作,展现了他对自然的独特见解和贡献。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Rather than study dead specimens, as many “naturalists” before him, White observed plants and animals in their natural settings, making him one of the early ecologists in Britain. (怀特没有像他之前的许多“博物学家”那样研究死亡标本,而是在自然环境中观察植物和动物,这使他成为英国早期的生态学家之一。)”可知,Gilbert White研究自然的方式使他与之前的博物学家不同。故选A。
【25题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段“This book has had more than 200 editions and is reputed to be — after the Bible, the works of Shakespeare and Pilgrim’s Progress — the fourth most published book in the English Language. (这本书已经出版了200多个版本,被誉为仅次于《圣经》、莎士比亚和《天路历程》的英语第四大出版书籍。)”可知,文章提及《圣经》和莎士比亚作品是为了突出Gilbert White的书的受欢迎程度。故选C。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第五段“He also highlighted their role as promoters of vegetation, noting their activities like making holes in the soil, creating pathways, and producing beneficial waste through wormcasts (蚯蚓粪). (他还强调了它们作为植被促进者的作用,并指出了它们的活动,如在土壤中挖洞、创造通道和通过蚯蚓粪产生有益的废物。)”可知,Gilbert White认为蚯蚓通过在土壤中打洞、创造通道以及产生有益的蚯蚓粪等活动促进了植被生长,从而改善了土壤健康。故选A。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“It is quite remarkable that here, from writings of nearly 250 years ago, White refers to many activities of earthworms that we, as scientists and gardeners, now take for granted and continue to investigate in greater detail. (值得注意的是,根据近250年前的著作,怀特在这里提到了蚯蚓的许多活动,我们作为科学家和园丁,现在认为这些活动是十分合理的,并继续进行更详细的研究。)”可知,Gilbert White近250年前的著作中提到的蚯蚓活动,现在科学家和园丁们仍然认为是十分合理的,并且继续深入研究,由此可推断出Gilbert White的作品具有很高的参考价值,对后世影响深远。故选B。
C
Researchers at Pennsylvania State University have worked together with meteorologists (气象学家) to analyze more than 50,000 weather satellite images to quickly identify storms. They found comma-shaped cloud formations that often lead to severe weather such as thunderstorms.
Computers were then taught using computer vision and machine learning to automatically detect these clouds from satellite images with almost 100 percent accuracy, in less than a minute. By refocusing meteorologists’ attention on potential storm cloud formation the AI tool helped predict 64 percent of severe weather events and beat established detection systems.
Accuweather senior meteorologist Steve Wistar said it let forecasters find storm formations in a sea of cloud data. “The calling of our business is to save lives and protect property,” he said. “The more advance notice we give to people that would be affected by a storm, the better we’re providing that service.”
Expensive supercomputers are often used to process vast amounts of data needed for accurate weather prediction. But powerful AI methods can run on smaller computers. Climate risk and planning company ClimateAi uses a machine learning technique where two neural networks fight and train each other using global weather data until they get a result. This generates highly accurate and inexpensive local forecasts for hours or days ahead. And because it is not as costly, it allows poorer countries affected by climate change to use forecasts to change the way they farm, build roads, and adapt to extreme weather.
Data analytics and technology company DTN runs a high-resolution weather forecast service providing real-time information to New York City Emergency Management among others. It uses AI for both storm and wildfire prediction, combining historical weather information, weather models, and data on geography and topography. For energy companies, that includes data on vegetation and power failures, which they then use to plan for both wildfires and outages.
“Average costs associated with extreme weather events in the United States have increased steadily since 1980,” said DTN vice president of weather operations, Renny Vandewege. “These have costly impacts on cities’ basic services, housing, human livelihoods, and health. AI helps us to calculate that risk and can be used as a preventive measure.”
28. How do researchers at Pennsylvania State University use AI to enhance storm detection?
A. By collecting satellite data. B. By building weather models.
C. By identifying cloud formations. D. By examining established systems.
29. What is a major disadvantage of traditional weather forecasting compared to AI tools?
A. Overreliance on weather data. B. Limited access to real-time images.
C. Inaccuracy in predicting extreme weather. D. Slower detection of severe weather events.
30. What do ClimateAi and DTN have in common?
A. They use extensive data. B. They provide global forecasts.
C. They partner with governments. D. They assess weather-related costs.
31. What did Renny Vandewege highlight about AI?
A. Its accessibility for non-experts. B. Its role in reducing climate risks.
C. Its use in preventing extreme weather. D. Its ability to evaluate post-disaster losses.
【答案】28. C 29. D 30. A 31. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文介绍了人工智能在气象预测中的应用及其优势。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Researchers at Pennsylvania State University have worked together with meteorologists (气象学家) to analyze more than 50,000 weather satellite images to quickly identify storms. They found comma-shaped cloud formations that often lead to severe weather such as thunderstorms.(宾夕法尼亚州立大学的研究人员与气象学家合作,分析了5万多张气象卫星图像,以快速识别风暴。他们发现逗号状云团通常会导致雷暴等恶劣天气)”以及第二段“Computers were then taught using computer vision and machine learning to automatically detect these clouds from satellite images, with almost 100 percent accuracy, in less than a minute. By refocusing meteorologists’ attention on potential storm cloud formation the AI tool helped predict 64 percent of severe weather events and beat established detection systems.(然后,计算机使用计算机视觉和机器学习技术,在不到一分钟的时间内,从卫星图像中自动检测出这些云,准确率几乎达到100%。通过将气象学家的注意力重新集中在潜在的风暴云形成上,人工智能工具帮助预测了64%的恶劣天气事件,并击败了现有的检测系统)”可知,宾夕法尼亚州立大学的研究人员利用人工智能通过识别云的形成来增强风暴探测。故选C。
【29题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Computers were then taught using computer vision and machine learning to automatically detect these clouds from satellite images, with almost 100 percent accuracy, in less than a minute.(然后,计算机使用计算机视觉和机器学习技术,在不到一分钟的时间内,从卫星图像中自动检测出这些云,准确率几乎达到100%)”可知,与人工智能工具在不到一分钟就做出了精确的预测。由此推知,与人工智能相比,传统天气预报的主要缺点是对恶劣天气事件的检测速度较慢。故选D。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“Climate risk and planning company ClimateAi uses a machine learning technique where two neural networks fight and train each other using global weather data until they get a result. (气候风险和规划公司ClimateAi使用了一种机器学习技术,其中两个神经网络使用全球天气数据相互战斗和训练,直到得到结果)”以及第五段“It uses AI for both storm and wildfire prediction, combining historical weather information, weather models, and data on geography and topography.(它结合历史天气信息、天气模型以及地理和地形数据,使用人工智能进行风暴和野火预测)”可知,ClimateAi和DTN的共同之处是都使用大量的数据。故选A。
【31题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“AI helps us to calculate that risk and can be used as a preventive measure.(人工智能可以帮助我们计算这种风险,并可以用作预防措施)”可知,Renny Vandewege强调人工智能在减少气候风险方面的作用。故选B。
D
My son just completed high school, and his departure for college marks a significant change for me. Among the things I’ll miss most are his lessons in teenage slang (俚语), which has offered me an accidental and useful portrait of how he and his generation see the world.
The primary value of slang has been to create linguistic markers, a way to set you apart from other people. The terms change over time, but the meanings typically don’t — one generation’s “cool” becomes another’s “dope.”
Members of my son’s generation have a vastly superior approach to slang. They have invented a language that responds to the new and distinct reality they face, a society characterized by collapsing institutions, erosions (削弱) in trust and a loss of faith in a shared sense of meaning.
“Mid,” for example, in my son’s usage, describes things that are average or slightly below. You can’t really complain about them, but they produce no joy. Everything in Starbucks and airports falls into the category of “mid.”
“Glazed” has a similarly impressive precision, indicating the act of positively spinning a judgment on reality rather than complete lying. It is the perfect description of the way social media works, with everything taking on an artificially positive, unreal and not entirely trustworthy look. For example, beach photos on social media might make a destination look like paradise, yet they rarely show the crowded shores or bad weather that are part of the reality.
My favorite slang word is “based,” often used to express agreement when someone states a controversial opinion. “Canada should join the United States,” one might say, to which someone else might reply, “Based.” To my ear, “based” is a perfect word to describe the informational chaos we inhabit.
Slang has brought my son and me closer. It’s taught me that the current crop of teenagers created a language to describe the flawed reality we’ve abandoned them to, and in doing so they’ve proved themselves less misguided and more innovative than we were.
32. What does teenage slang reveal about young people?
A. Their need to fit in with peers. B. Their response to the flawed reality.
C. Their aim to challenge social norms. D. Their desire to outdo older generations.
33. Which comment on a crowded beach reflects the underlined word “glazed”?
A. “What a disaster!” B. “Not crowded at all.”
C. “A wonderful getaway!” D. “At least we found a spot.”
34. Which word best describes the tone of the text?
A. Appreciative. B. Analytical.
C. Instructive. D. Cautious.
35. What is a suitable title for the text?
A. Teenagers’ Fondness of Nonsense Words
B. Modern Slang Tells Us about Youth Culture
C. The Impact of Teen Slang on Social Relations
D. Teens Have Invented a Language for the World
【答案】32. B 33. C 34. A 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。作者通过回顾自己和儿子之间的交流,尤其是通过青少年俚语理解了他们所面临的现实和他们的文化。深入探讨了青少年俚语的内涵及其背后反映的社会现实,表达了对青少年一代的赞赏和理解。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Members of my son’s generation have a vastly superior approach to slang. They have invented a language that responds to the new and distinct reality they face, a society characterized by collapsing institutions, erosions (削弱) in trust and a loss of faith in a shared sense of meaning. (我儿子这一代人对俚语的运用方式要高明得多。他们发明了一种语言,以应对他们所面临的全新且独特的现实——一个以机构崩塌、信任瓦解以及对共同意义丧失信心为特征的社会)”可知,作者儿子这一代年轻人用俚语来应对他们所面临的一个不完美的世界。故选B项。
【33题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段中““Glazed” has a similarly impressive precision, indicating the act of positively spinning a judgment on reality rather than complete lying. It is the perfect description of the way social media works, with everything taking on an artificially positive, unreal and not entirely trustworthy look. (“Glazed”一词同样具有令人印象深刻的精确性,它表示对现实进行积极的美化,而非完全撒谎。这是对社交媒体运作方式的完美描述——一切都呈现出一种人为的积极、不真实且不完全可信的外观)”可知,“Glazed”一词表示对现实进行积极美化而非完全撒谎的行为,不真实且不可信。对于一个拥挤的海滩,“A wonderful getaway! (非常棒的度假胜地)”这句话掩盖了海滩拥挤的现实,呈现出一种理想化的美好画面,反映了该词的含义。故选C项。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文,尤其是最后一段中“It’s taught me that the current crop of teenagers created a language to describe the flawed reality we’ve abandoned them to, and in doing so they’ve proved themselves less misguided and more innovative than we were. (它让我明白,这一代青少年创造了一种语言,用来描述我们遗留给他们的这个有缺陷的现实世界。在这个过程中,他们证明了自己比我们更少误入歧途,更具创新精神)”可知,作者通过介绍青少年俚语的含义和背后的社会现实,表达了对青少年一代的理解和赞赏,认为他们通过创造独特的语言来描述他们所面临的不完美现实,展现出了创新精神。故选A项。
【35题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是第一段中“Among the things I’ll miss most are his lessons in teenage slang (俚语), which has offered me an accidental and useful portrait of how he and his generation see the world. (我最怀念的事情之一是他教我的青少年俚语,这些俚语意外地为我提供了一幅有用的画像,让我了解了他和他这一代人如何看待这个世界)”可知,文章主要探讨了青少年俚语的含义以及这些俚语所反映的社会现实,通过分析几个具体的俚语词汇,作者揭示了青少年一代如何面对现实创造他们这一代独特的语言。因此,D项“青少年为世界发明了一种语言”最契合文章主旨,适合作为文章标题。故选D项。
第二节 (共5 小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Travelers often fill their suitcases with souvenirs like refrigerator magnets, keychains and postcards. ___36___ Now, those visiting the Italian lakeside town of Como have another, slightly less conventional item to bring home: a sealed can of Lake Como air.
ItalyComunica, a communications company, is selling 13.5-ounce cans of “pure air from the most beautiful lake in the world” for roughly $11 (€9.90) each. ___37___ They feature a dark blue label with an illustration of a boat cruising through the water. “Open it whenever you need a moment of escape, tranquility, or simply beauty,” instructs the website. “Only those who visit Lake Como can want to buy our souvenir; memories are not bought but lived.”
Sitting at the base of the Alps, Lake Como is a large body of water in Italy’s northern Lombardy region. ___38___ Many celebrities own second homes in the surrounding area, and numerous movies have been filmed there.
___39___ Clever businesspeople have been selling similar products for decades. In mountain towns and other high-elevation destinations, “oxygen in a can” is sometimes marketed as an antidote (缓解物) to altitude sickness, despite little scientific evidence to support that claim. Any benefits from canned air are likely due to the placebo (安慰剂) effect, experts say.
Alessandro Rapinese, the mayor of Como, says that he would rather vacationers bought silk scarves, which the region is known for, or other souvenirs. However, he adds: “___40___ Just make sure to take beautiful memories of this area as well.”
A. It’s the best souvenir option.
B. It has become a popular vacation destination.
C. Souvenirs have a long and fascinating history.
D. These little items serve as reminders of their vacation.
E. If someone wants to take some air home, that’s perfectly fine.
F. The cans are marketed as “luxurious” souvenirs on the product website.
G. This is not the first time canned air has been marketed to tourists, though.
【答案】36. D 37. F 38. B 39. G 40. E
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了意大利科莫湖边小镇售卖罐装科莫湖空气作为纪念品的情况,还提到了其他类似罐装空气的产品以及科莫市市长对此的看法。
【36题详解】
根据上文“Travelers often fill their suitcases with souvenirs like refrigerator magnets, keychains and postcards.( 旅行者通常会在行李箱里塞满纪念品,比如冰箱贴、钥匙链和明信片。)” 可知,旅行者常带冰箱贴、钥匙链和明信片等纪念品,D选项These little items serve as reminders of their vacation.( 这些小物件能让他们想起自己的假期。)进一步说明了这些纪念品的作用,承接上文。故选D项。
【37题详解】
根据上文“ItalyComunica, a communications company, is selling 13.5-ounce cans of “pure air from the most beautiful lake in the world” for roughly $11 (€9.90) each.( 通讯公司ItalyComunica正在出售一罐13.5盎司的“来自世界上最美丽湖泊的纯净空气”,每罐售价约为11美元(9.90欧元)。)”以及下文“They feature a dark blue label with an illustration of a boat cruising through the water. “Open it whenever you need a moment of escape, tranquility, or simply beauty,” instructs the website.( 它们有一个深蓝色的标签,上面有一艘船在水中巡航的插图。网站上写道:“当你需要逃离、宁静或单纯的美丽时,就打开它。”)”可知,这里是在介绍这种罐装空气作为纪念品的营销方式,F选项The cans are marketed as “luxurious” souvenirs on the product website.( 这些罐子在产品网站上被当作“奢华”的纪念品来营销。)起到上下文的承上启下作用,符合语境。故选F项。
【38题详解】
根据上文“Sitting at the base of the Alps, Lake Como is a large body of water in Italy’s northern Lombardy region.( 科莫湖位于阿尔卑斯山的山脚下,是意大利北部伦巴第地区的一大片水域。)” 以及下文“Many celebrities own second homes in the surrounding area, and numerous movies have been filmed there.( 许多名人在附近地区拥有第二套住宅,许多电影都在那里拍摄。)”可知,科莫湖的地理位置以及很多名人在周边有第二居所且很多电影在此拍摄,说明它是一个受欢迎的度假胜地,B选项It has become a popular vacation destination.( 它已成为一个受欢迎的度假胜地。)起到上下文的承上启下作用,符合文意。故选B项。
【39题详解】
根据下文“Clever businesspeople have been selling similar products for decades. In mountain towns and other high-elevation destinations, “oxygen in a can” is sometimes marketed as an antidote (缓解物) to altitude sickness, despite little scientific evidence to support that claim.( 聪明的商人几十年来一直在销售类似的产品。在山区城镇和其他高海拔地区,“罐装氧气”有时被推销为治疗高原反应的解药,尽管几乎没有科学证据支持这种说法。)”可知,这里是说售卖罐装空气不是第一次了,之前就有类似产品,G选项This is not the first time canned air has been marketed to tourists, though.( 不过,这并不是罐装空气第一次被推销给游客。)符合语境,下文是对空格处内容的语意递进。故选G项。
【40题详解】
根据上文“Alessandro Rapinese, the mayor of Como, says that he would rather vacationers bought silk scarves, which the region is known for, or other souvenirs. However, he adds:( 科莫市长亚历山德罗•拉皮内斯(Alessandro Rapinese)表示,他宁愿度假者买丝巾或其他纪念品,因为该地区以丝巾闻名。然而,他补充道:)”可知,市长更希望游客买当地有名的丝巾或其他纪念品,但他也有补充说明,E选项If someone wants to take some air home, that’s perfectly fine.( 如果有人想带一些空气回家,那也完全没问题。)符合市长的态度,传达了他接受空气这一选择的立场。故选E项。
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节,满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Small, spoon-shaped objects found on the end of warriors’ belts at archaeological sites across northern Europe could have been used to dispense stimulants (分配兴奋剂) before battle, a study suggests.
The widespread use of drugs in ancient Greece and Rome was ___41___ in ancient sources and supported by archaeological finds. However, this body of evidence was ___42___ for the Germanic peoples living outside the Roman Empire, and it is generally assumed that they made little ___43___ of drugs apart from alcohol.
Now, ___44___ by archaeologists offer a fresh viewpoint on these issues. Researchers identified 241 such ___45___ dating from the Roman period. They have handles, mostly 40-70mm long, and either a concave (凹的) bowl or flat disk measuring 10 to 20mm across. They were ___46___ to a man’s belt but played no role in its ___47___ .
Stimulants may have been widely used to motivate soldiers to ___48___ their performance and also to reduce the stress and ___49___ caused by the war. The warriors could have used these objects to measure the right dose to ____50____ the desired effects.
Researchers then surveyed which stimulants could have been ____51____ to the Germanic communities, either plants gathered locally or ____52____ in dry form from further afield. They conclude that Germanic peoples would have had access to a wide range of substances used as stimulants. These could have been ____53____ either in liquid form or in powdered form.
Moreover, they note that to ____54____ the quantity and type of stimulants needed would have required considerable knowledge. They further believe that the stimulants were probably also used for ____55____ other than warfare, such as in medicine and rituals.
41. A. accepted B. documented C. forbidden D. misunderstood
42. A. convincing B. growing C. conflicting D. missing
43. A. difference B. sense C. use D. mention
44. A. analyses B. standards C. instructions D. measures
45. A. battles B. objects C. problems D. drugs
46. A. applied B. attached C. limited D. exposed
47. A. production B. understanding C. functioning D. transportation
48 A. review B. share C. boost D. track
49. A. shame B. infection C. danger D. fear
50. A. produce B. avoid C. assess D. study
51. A. available B. helpful C. unnecessary D. attractive
52. A. exchanged B. seen C. transformed D. transported
53. A. raised B. possessed C. collected D. consumed
54. A. spare B. detect C. supply D. store
55. A. benefits B. purposes C. forms D. findings
【答案】41. B 42. D 43. C 44. A 45. B 46. B 47. C 48. C 49. D 50. A 51. A 52. D 53. D 54. C 55. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了一项研究表明,在北欧考古遗址战士腰带上发现的小勺状物体可能用于战斗前分发兴奋剂。古希腊和罗马使用毒品有充足记载及考古支撑,但罗马帝国之外的日耳曼民族使用毒品的证据曾缺失。考古学家发现241件罗马时期的此类物品,其或用于测量兴奋剂剂量,以提升士兵表现、减轻战争恐惧。研究人员认为日耳曼社区可获取多种兴奋剂,或呈液体或粉末状被服用,且这些兴奋剂的用途不仅限于战争,还涵盖医疗和仪式等方面。
【41题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:在古希腊和罗马,药物的广泛使用在古代文献中有记载,并得到考古发现的支持。A. accepted接受;B. documented记录,记载;C. forbidden禁止;D. misunderstood误解。根据下文“in ancient sources and supported by archaeological finds”可知,在古代资料中有记载并且有考古发现支持,“documented”有“记录,记载”的意思,符合语境。故选B项。
【42题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:然而,对于生活在罗马帝国之外的日耳曼民族来说,这一证据是缺失的,人们普遍认为,除了酒精之外,他们很少使用药物。A. convincing有说服力的;B. growing增长的;C. conflicting冲突的;D. missing缺失的。根据“However”以及下文“it is generally assumed that they made little ___3___ of drugs apart from alcohol.”可知,对于生活在罗马帝国之外的日耳曼民族来说,这方面的证据是缺失的,“missing”表示“缺失的,缺少的”,符合文意。故选D项。
【43题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:然而,对于生活在罗马帝国之外的日耳曼民族来说,这一证据是缺失的,人们普遍认为,除了酒精之外,他们很少使用药物。A. difference区别;B. sense感觉;C. use使用;D. mention注意。根据上文“Small, spoon-shaped objects found on the end of warriors’ belts at archaeological sites across northern Europe could have been used to dispense stimulants ( 分配兴奋剂 ) before battle, a study suggests.”可知,文章主要讨论北欧古代兴奋剂的使用情况;可推测此处指人们普遍认为除了酒精,他们很少使用药物,“make use of”是固定短语,意为“使用,利用”,所以这里用“use”。故选C项。
【44题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:现在,考古学家的分析为这些问题提供了新的观点。A. analyses分析;B. standards标准;C. instructions指示;D. measures措施。根据下文“offer a fresh viewpoint on these issues”以及下文对一些物品的研究可知,这里是考古学家的分析提供了新观点,“analyses”表示“分析”,符合语境。故选A项。
【45题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:研究人员确定了241件这样的物品,可以追溯到罗马时期。A. battles战斗;B. objects物品;C. problems问题;D. drugs药物。根据上文“Small, spoon-shaped objects found on the end of warriors’ belts at archaeological sites across northern Europe”以及下文“ They have handles, mostly 40-70mm long, and either a concave (凹的) bowl or flat disk measuring 10 to 20mm across.”可知,这里说的是研究人员确定了241个这样的物品,“objects”表示“物品”,符合文意。故选B项。
【46题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:它们系在男人的腰带上,但对腰带的功能没有任何作用。A. applied应用;B. attached附属于,系在……上;C. limited限制;D. exposed暴露。根据第一段“Small, spoon-shaped objects found on the end of warriors’ belts at archaeological sites across northern Europe could have been used to dispense stimulants (分配兴奋剂) before battle, a study suggests.”可知,这些物品是系在男人的腰带上的,“be attached to”表示“附属于,系在……上”,符合语境。故选B项。
【47题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:它们系在男人的腰带上,但对腰带的功能没有任何作用。A. production生产;B. understanding理解;C. functioning功能,起作用;D. transportation运输。根据“but played no role in its ___7___”可知,它们系在腰带上但对腰带的功能没有作用,“functioning”表示“功能,起作用”,符合文意。故选C项。
【48题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:兴奋剂可能被广泛用于激励士兵提高他们的表现,也可以减少战争造成的压力和恐惧。A. review回顾;B. share分享;C. boost提高,增强;D. track追踪。根据上文“Stimulants may have been widely used to motivate soldiers”可知,兴奋剂可能被广泛用于激励士兵提高他们的表现,“boost”有“提高,增强”的意思,符合语境。故选C项。
【49题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:兴奋剂可能被广泛用于激励士兵提高他们的表现,也可以减少战争造成的压力和恐惧。A. shame羞耻;B. infection感染;C. danger危险;D. fear恐惧。根据“reduce the stress and ___9___caused by the war”可知,此处指减少战争带来的压力和恐惧,“fear”表示“恐惧”,符合文意。故选D项。
50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:战士们可以用这些物体来测量正确的剂量,以产生预期的效果。A. produce产生; B. avoid避免;C. assess评估;D. study学习。根据上文“The warriors could have used these objects to measure the right dose”可知,战士们可能用这些物品来测量合适的剂量以产生期望的效果,“produce”有“产生,引起”的意思,符合语境。故选A项。
【51题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:研究人员随后调查了日耳曼人社区可能获得的兴奋剂,要么是当地采集的植物,要么是从更远的地方以干燥的形式运输过来的。A. available可获得的,可用的;B. helpful有帮助的;C. unnecessary不需要的;D. attractive有吸引力的。根据下文“…to the Germanic communities, either plants gathered locally or ___12___ in dry form from further afield”可知,研究人员调查哪些兴奋剂对日耳曼社区是可用的,“available”表示“可获得的,可用的”,符合语境。故选A项。
【52题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:研究人员随后调查了日耳曼人社区可能获得的兴奋剂,要么是当地采集的植物,要么是从更远的地方以干燥的形式运输过来的。A. exchanged交换;B. seen看见;C. transformed改变;D. transported运输。根据下文“…in dry form from further afield”可知,此处指要么是当地采集的植物,要么是从更远的地方以干燥形式运输来的,“transported”表示“运输”,符合文意。故选D项。
【53题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:这些可能以液体形式或粉末形式被服用。A. raised提高;B. possessed拥有;C. collected收集;D. consumed消耗,服用。根据句意以及下文“…either in liquid form or in powdered form.”可知,这些兴奋剂可能以液体或粉末形式被服用,consume有“吃;喝”符合语境。故选D项。
【54题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:此外,他们指出,提供所需兴奋剂的数量和类型需要相当多的知识。A. spare抽出,腾出;B. detect检测;C. supply提供;D. store储存。根据上下文语境以及下文“the quantity and type of stimulants”可知,此处指提供所需兴奋剂的数量和类型需要相当多的知识。故选C项。
【55题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:他们进一步认为,兴奋剂也可能用于战争以外的目的,如医学和仪式。A. benefits益处;B. purposes目的;C. forms形式;D. findings发现。根据下文“such as in medicine and rituals” 可知,他们进一步认为兴奋剂可能也用于除战争之外的其他目的,“purposes”表示“目的”,符合语境。故选B项。
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Milky Way formed around 13.5 billion years ago, but it’s not possible to travel back in time to see exactly how it ___56___ (happen). Studies of the Galaxy’ s (星系) ancient stars offer some clues, ___57___ do simulations (模拟), but the observable light from our home galaxy was emitted (发出) too recently ___58___ (enable) astronomers to examine its beginnings directly. One way around this problem is to study other galaxies that resemble the Milky Way. Mowla used observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to investigate ___59___ distant galaxy with a mass that matches the expected mass of the Milky Way ___60___ (short) after its formation in the early Universe.
When astronomers observe distant galaxies, they see light that was emitted billions of years ago, because it takes time ___61___ light to travel across space to their telescopes. ___62___(earth) separation from such far-away galaxies, and thus how long ago their light was emitted, can be measured, thanks to the constant ___63___ (expand) of the Universe. As light journeys across the vastness of space, its wavelength is stretched along with the expanding fabric of space, ___64___ (make) it seem redder than it was when it was emitted. And the change in the wavelength ____65____ (determine) by the distance the light travels and the age of the Universe at the time of emission.
【答案】56. happened
57. as 58. to enable
59. a 60. shortly
61. for 62. Earth’s
63. expansion
64. making 65. is determined
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了通过研究遥远星系来探索银河系形成的方法。
【56题详解】
考查动词。句意:银河系大约形成于135亿年前,但我们无法穿越时空回到过去,亲眼目睹这一过程究竟是如何发生的。空处为从句谓语动词,此处要描写的是银河系如何发生,描写的是过去的事,且根据前文时态“formed around 13.5 billion years ago”可知,空处需使用一般过去时。故填happened。
【57题详解】
考查连词。句意:对银河系古老恒星的研究提供了一些线索,计算机模拟也提供了帮助,但我们所在银河系发出的可观察光线太过“年轻”,无法让天文学家直接探究它的起源。此处说两种方法为研究银河系提供了线索,一是“Studies of the Galaxy’s ancient stars offer some clues”即对恒星的研究提供了线索。二是 “do simulations”即模拟也提供了线索。空处需要一个连词,引出与前面相同的情况,用as引导出比较状语从句,从句中省略了与主句相同的动词短语,即offer some clues,而用do代替,并将do放在从句主语simulations之前,构成部分倒装。故填as。
【58题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:对银河系古老恒星的研究提供了一些线索,计算机模拟也提供了帮助,但我们所在银河系发出的可观察到的光线太过“年轻”,无法让天文学家直接探究它的起源。从but到句末的并列分句中,已有谓语动词was emitted,因此空处应填非谓语动词。这里要说的是,空处填入to enable构成不定式表结果,与前文的too构成“too…to…”结构。故填to enable。
【59题详解】
考查冠词。句意:莫拉利用詹姆斯·韦布空间望远镜(JWST)的观测数据,对一个遥远星系展开研究,该星系的质量与早期宇宙中银河系形成后不久的预期质量相符。空格后的galaxy为可数名词,空处需填入不定冠词表泛指。且distant的发音是辅音音素开头,故填a。
【60题详解】
考查副词。句意:莫拉利用詹姆斯·韦布空间望远镜(JWST)的观测数据,对一个遥远星系展开研究,该星系的质量与早期宇宙中银河系形成后不久的预期质量相符。空处需要一个副词来修饰时间状语“after its formation”,表示“在银河系形成后不久”。故填 shortly。
【61题详解】
考查介词。句意: 当天文学家观测遥远星系时,他们看到的是数十亿年前发出的光,因为光穿越太空到达他们的望远镜需要时间。because到句末的原因状语从句为固定句型it takes time for…to do sth.。故填 for。
【62题详解】
考查名词所有格。句意:由于宇宙在不断膨胀,地球与这些遥远星系的距离,以及它们的光发出的时间都可以被测量出来。本句中的separation与earth之间是所属关系,空处需要用名词所有格。故填Earth’s。
【63题详解】
考查名词。句意:由于宇宙在不断膨胀,地球与这些遥远星系的距离,以及它们的光发出的时间都可以被测量出来。空处需要一个名词作thanks to的宾语,同时形容词constant修饰该名词。expand为动词,其名词形式为expansion。故填expansion。
【64题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:当光穿越浩瀚的太空时,其波长会随着不断膨胀的空间结构而被拉伸,使其看起来比发出时更红。本句主句中已有谓语动词is stretched,且空格前无连词,表明空处应填入非谓语动词。主句内容为make的逻辑主语,二者之间为主动关系,因此空处应填入现在分词。故填making。
【65题详解】
考查被动语态和时态。句意:而且,波长的变化是由光传播的距离以及光发射时宇宙的年龄所决定的。句子主语the change in the wavelength与所给动词determine之间是被动关系,此处应用被动语态。且句子所描述的情况是客观事实,应使用一般现在时。故填is determined。
第四部分 写作 (共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66. 你校英语论坛发起了“Should social media apps get rid of likes? (是否应该取消社交媒体的点赞功能?)”这一话题讨论。请你用英语回帖,内容包括:
1. 你的观点;
2. 说明理由。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80个左右;
2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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【答案】参考范文 1
I believe social media should consider getting rid of the like button. While it has its benefits, the drawbacks seem to outweigh them.
First, likes often encourage a shallow form of validation. People may focus too much on seeking approval, which can lead to feelings of inadequacy when posts don’t receive many likes. Second, the pressure to gain likes can create unrealistic expectations, distorting how people view success or popularity. Finally, likes can encourage competition rather than connection, as users compare their content with others in terms of numbers, rather than meaningful interactions.
In conclusion, removing likes would help create a healthier social media environment where people focus on quality and authenticity instead of chasing numbers.
参考范文 2
I believe social media should keep the like button. Despite some criticisms, it offers several benefits that enhance online experiences.
Firstly, likes provide quick feedback, which helps people feel connected and appreciated. This small gesture can boost someone’s mood and encourage positive interactions. Secondly, likes give users a sense of validation, helping them feel that their opinions or creativity matter. Lastly, they allow content creators to measure their impact and understand what resonates with their audience, helping them improve their posts.
In conclusion, the like button plays an important role in making social media more interactive and encouraging, and it should not be removed.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。校英语论坛正在开展以“是否应该取消社交媒体的点赞功能?”为题的讨论,要求考生写一篇英语短文在论坛上回帖,表明观点并阐述理由。
【详解】1.词汇积累:
考虑:consider→take into account
导致:lead to→result in
期待:expectation→anticipation
最后:finally→in the end
2.句式拓展:
简单句变复合句
原句:First, likes often encourage a shallow form of validation.
拓展句:First, what likes often encourage is a shallow form of validation.
【点睛】[高分句型1] People may focus too much on seeking approval, which can lead to feelings of inadequacy when posts don’t receive many likes. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句和when引导的时间状语从句)
[高分句型2] Second, the pressure to gain likes can create unrealistic expectations, distorting how people view success or popularity. (运用了不定式短语作后置定语、现在分词短语作状语和how引导的宾语从句)
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。
The summer night was serene (宁静), with crickets sunging and a gentle breeze rustling the trees around us. We had found the perfect camping spot, deep in the woods, far from the distractions of daily life. No Wi-Fi, no schedules — just our family, together. This was what camping was all about — unplugging, connecting, and makıng memories.
As the fire burned down, we crawled into our tent, the kids falling asleep almost instantly. Everything was perfect.
Until it wasn’t.
In the middle of the night, I woke with a start, my heart pounding. Something was outside our tent. The sound was faint but persistent — soft footsteps, a shuffle here and there, followed by a pause.
I nudged my husband awake. Sighing, Dan reached for the flashlight and unzipped the tent. “Oh,” he said softly. “It’s just a dog.” I scrambled out of the tent to take a look. A tan, short-haired dog stood at the edge of our campsite, pacing back and forth. His fur was dirty, and he looked underfed.
“Poor thing,” I whispered. “He must be hungry.” Dan grabbed some leftover hot dogs, offering one to the dog. To our surprise, the dog backed away, his eyes darting nervously toward the trees.
By now, the kids had woken up, and Tommy was beside himself with excitement. “Adoggy!” he shouted, much too loud for the quiet night.
“Shh,” I warned. “We don’t want to scare him.”
Sarah, our daughter, ever observant, tilted her head and said, “Something’ s wrong, Mom. Look how scared he is.”
She was right. The dog seemed torn between staying and fleeing pacing anxiously, his tail tucked. Then we heard it — a heavy rustling coming from the trees behind us. The dog froze, his head snapping toward the sound, and a low growl rumbled from his throat. His hair rose as he positioned himself between us and the forest.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Time slowed as a large bear emerged from the darkness.
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We sat with the dog in the car, watching the bear leave.
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【答案】范文
Time slowed as a large bear emerged from the darkness. Its eyes glinted in the light, and it raised its head, sniffing the air. The air felt heavy with tension, and the kids huddled close behind me, their faces pale with fear. The dog barked sharply, and the bear turned its attention to our camp, its massive form lumbering toward us. “Car,” I whispered urgently. “Everyone to the car. Now.” We moved as one — Dan scooping up Tommy, me grabbing Sarah’s hand — as the bear moved closer. The dog stayed between us and the bear, growling low but never attacking, as if buying us time. My hands trembled as I fumbled for the car keys, finally unlocking the doors with a chirp. We scrambled into the car, the dog leaping in just as Dan slammed the door. From the safety of the SUV, we watched in horror as the bear tore through our campsite, ripping our tent apart like it was paper, devouring anything remotely edible.
We sat with the dog in the car, watching the bear leave. The bear finally finished and wandered back into the woods. The campsite was unrecognizable, with the tent shredded and the cooler overturned. The dog, now quiet, sat proudly on Tommy’s lap, his eyes still fixed on the trees. “He saved us,” Sarah whispered, stroking his dirty fur. Tommy nodded, hugging the dog tightly. “We should keep him,” he said, his voice full of determination. Dan and I exchanged a look and smiled. “I think he’s already decided to stay,” I said softly. As the sun began to rise, casting a warm glow over the ruined campsite, we knew one thing for sure — our family had grown by one brave and loyal member.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了作者和家人外出露营,晚上来了一只狗,他们给狗喂了一些吃的,结果一只大熊从树林里出来了,狗一直通过犬吠警告作者他们。作者和家人及时躲避,才避免了被熊撕碎,他们最终逃过一劫。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“当一只大熊从黑暗中出现时,时间慢了下来。”可知,第一段可描写熊出现时作者和家人的反应以及如何躲避。
②由第二段首句内容“我们和狗一起坐在车里,看着熊离开。”可知,第二段可描写熊离开以后作者的心理活动。
2.续写线索:熊出现——到车里躲避——熊破坏营地——熊离开——决定留下狗——作者感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①抓住:grab/catch
②颤抖:tremble/shake
③撕开:rip/tear
情绪类
①迫切地:urgently/imminently
②紧张:tension/stress
【点睛】[高分句型1] My hands trembled as I fumbled for the car keys, finally unlocking the doors with a chirp. (运用了as引导时间状语从句)
[高分句型2] The campsite was unrecognizable, with the tent shredded and the cooler overturned. (运用了with的复合结构)
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