内容正文:
英 语
注意事项:
1.答题前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在本试题相应的位置。
2.全部答案在答题卡上完成,答在本试题上无效。
3.听力部分满分30分,不计入总分。
4.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,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。回答非选择题时,将答案用0.5mm黑色笔迹签字笔写在答题卡上。
5.考试结束后,将本试题和答题卡一并交回。
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,共7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt?
A.£19.15. B.£9.18. C.£9.15.
答案是C。
1. What’s the homework for Tuesday?
A Reading the fifth chapter. B. Preparing for the next class.
C. Discussing the fifth chapter.
2 What’s the man’s favorite sport?
A. Volleyball. B. Table tennis. C. Football.
3. What weather does the man dislike?
A. Snowy. B. Windy. C. Sunny.
4. Who is the man?
A. A patient. B. A dentist. C. An interviewer.
5. Which website does the woman visit for fun?
A. Tencent.com. B. UsingEnglish.com. C. Youtube.com.
第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. What does the man suggest doing tonight?
A. Seeing a movie. B. Enjoying a concert. C. Watching a play.
7. When will the speakers meet?
A. At 6:30. B. At 7:00. C. At 7:30.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. How did the woman go to work on Monday?
A. By car. B. On foot. C. By bike.
9. What would the man like to use?
A. A shared charger. B. A shared car. C. A shared umbrella.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. What is the relationship between the two speakers?
A. Strangers. B. Colleagues. C. Classmates.
11. What does the man recommend doing first?
A. Finding accommodation. B. Deciding where to go. C. Getting a map.
12. Who can give the woman right direction information faster?
A. Kids. B. Tourists. C. Deliverymen.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. What is wrong with the man’s electric wheelchair?
A. The seat can’t be adjusted. B. The battery can’t be charged.
C. The wheels can’t turn automatically.
14. How much will the man have to pay for the repair?
A.$55. B. More than $55. C. Free of charge.
15. What time is available for the man?
A. On the morning of October 23rd. B. On the morning of October 25th.
C. On the afternoon of October 25th.
16. What will the man do next?
A. Wait for a call. B. Call the technician. C. Arrange an appointment.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. Why will the program be held?
A. To welcome new high-school students.
B. To improve the education of college students.
C. To help high-school students learn about college.
18. Which of the following do volunteers need to do?
A. Introduce the history of the school.
B. Teach students how to use student cards.
C. Help improve the friendship between students.
19. How many students should a volunteer guide at most?
A. Four. B. Six. C. Ten.
20. How does a student get more information?
A. By asking volunteers. B. By calling the school office.
C. By visiting the college website.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分60分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题3分,满分45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
Three days of wonderful riding for the price of one!
What: Easter Bike Tour
When: March 29-31
Where: Texas Hill Country, Kerrville, Texas
What makes this ride unique and a “must do”?
In its 51st year, this ride offers three days of riding with multiple routes for all levels of riders, from 19 miles to 85 miles, each day offering three distance options, all on great roads featuring springtime wildflowers!
Although there is an official start time, riders are welcome to start at their leisure. Rest stations and SAG (Support and Gear) support are provided along the routes.
What makes this event a “festival”?
The ride starts and stops every day at the Trailhead Beer Garden which features local craft beer and wines as well as food trucks for post-ride nourishment. Even better, we have hired local bands to play in the Rocking Square so you can enjoy yourself with your friends and share your experience of conquering the hills! There are additional wine-tasting options, and the beautiful Y. O. Hotel has given us an amazing rate! Prefer to camp? Schreiner Park has beautiful full-service sites with showers, private cabins, and even an awesome trail system as a bonus!
Included In Your Registration
●Super soft cotton T-shirt
●3 days of riding offering 9 route options for all levels of riders
●Friday and Saturday rides offer rest stations with food and drinks every 10-15 miles as well as SAG support during the ride and technical support at the start of the ride provided byHill Country Cycling.
●Invitation to after parties:
Friday - winery
Saturday - Trailhead Brew Pub
On-Site Registration
You will be able to register on-site via paper forms. We will accept payment via cash or credit card.
1. What makes Easter Bike Tour special?
A. Different routes for riders of all levels. B. The varied riding schedules within a day.
C. The fixed start time of the tour. D. Autumn landscapes along the routes.
2. Where should one go if he intends to go camping?
A. Y. O. Hotel. B. Schreiner Park.
C. Rocking Square. D. Trailhead Beer Garden.
3. What can people get after registration?
A Invitation to after parties. B. Daily technical support.
C. 9 days of free riding. D. A 100% cotton jacket.
B
Ross McLaren, a 31-year-old chemistry teacher from Kilwinning, Ayrshire, began diving in 2016. He was amazed by the sea life, but the hobby can sometimes be depressing due to the quantity of rubbish. While diving in Scotland’s sea lochs (海湾), Ross noticed a sharp rise in litter since the COVID-19 lockdown, despite his belief that Scotland is one of the best places in the world for diving.
“I accidentally fell in love with diving, and it’s good to show people what is happening underwater,” Ross said. “Some of the things I’ve seen underwater are decades old. Sea creatures are making their homes in litter. People won’t care if they can’t see it.”
On one occasion, he spotted what he thought was a magnificent jellyfish (牡蛎), only to realize it was a plastic bag. “You can understand why a whale thinks a plastic bag is a jellyfish. It’s really disheartening.” Ross added, “I think it has got worse since lockdown. There’s a general increase in the amount of litter in the water. People don’t realize what an impact it is having. I tend to do a lot of diving around the sea lochs.”
One upsetting image showed a lobster (龙虾) with plastic tied around its claws (钳子), suggesting it had been caught and thrown back into the water. According to Ross, it’s necessary to weigh up the benefits of removing litter if it has a sea-creature living in it. He said, “The ocean life does use litter as habitat. On this occasion, I thought it was best to leave it, as it appeared that the lobster had made it its home. During some of my underwater explorations, I have seen things like cans, which have gathered bits and pieces. That is where it becomes a moral issue.”
4. What has been Ross’s main concern while diving?
A The cold water temperature. B. The poor visibility underwater.
C. The dangerous sea life in the area. D. The increasing amount of underwater litter.
5. What does Ross mean by saying “People won’t care if they can’t see it”?
A. People are unaware of the beauty of the ocean.
B. People believe ocean pollution will resolve itself over time.
C. People tend to ignore problems they don’t personally experience.
D. People believe that ocean pollution matters only when it’s visible.
6. Why does the author mention a plastic bag being mistaken for a jellyfish?
A. To illustrate how whales interact with jellyfish.
B. To emphasize the beauty of jellyfish in the ocean.
C. To stress the harm caused by plastic in the ocean.
D. To show how sea animals confuse litter with food.
7. Why does Ross consider the issue of ocean litter a moral one?
A. Because sea creatures depend on litter for survival.
B. Because humans have a responsibility to clean up the oceans.
C. Because removing litter could harm creatures using it as habitat.
D. Because litter is causing permanent damage to the ocean ecosystem.
C
On November 20, 2004, the American psychologist Daniel Kahneman published a paper that explored what has come to be known as the “framing (框架) effect”. This effect demonstrates how people’s decisions can be influenced by the way information is presented to them. Kahneman’s experiment showed that in many cases, the way a question or problem is presented can significantly affect the choices people make.
The framing effect capitalizes on the fact that human thinking is not always logical. People can be influenced by how choices are worded rather than the actual content of the choices themselves. For example, people tend to avoid risk when a positive presentation is presented but seek risks when a negative presentation is presented. If two equal options are presented differently — one in terms of potential gains and the other in terms of potential losses — people’s preferences will shift accordingly. In more technical terms, the framing effect requires that people’s choices be influenced by unimportant aspects of the context, rather than the logical content of the options. If people focus only on the content, the framing effect would get smaller.
But a new study led by Tversky and Kahneman offered an interesting change on this classic phenomenon. The key finding of the study was that when individuals were made aware of the framing effect and trained to recognize it, their susceptibility to the effect decreased. For instance, participants who were trained to identify framing tricks were less likely to be influenced by different presentations of the same problem.
In a follow-up study with 200 university students, the researchers tried to get a better sense of how training impacted their decision-making processes. Did they become more analytical and careful in their choices? Did they learn to ignore unimportant context? This happened some of the time, but it wasn’t the main response. Most frequently, the students reported that they became more doubtful of how information was presented. Somehow, this doubt led to a more logical evaluation of choices. Although the studies led by Tversky and Kahneman have limitations and many questions remain, the potential effects for decision-making and education are large.
8. What is the main purpose of Kahneman’s 2004 paper?
A. To explain why people make poor decisions.
B. To study how framing affects decision-making.
C. To analyze the role of logic in decision-making.
D. To compare different decision-making methods.
9. How does this effect influence people’s decision-making?
A. By focusing on logical content. B. By enhancing their analytical skills.
C. By providing more accurate information. D. By changing the way choices are presented.
10. What did the follow-up study focus on?
A. The individual choices. B. The presentation of options.
C. The decision-making process. D. The size of the participant groups.
11. What is the author’s attitude toward Tversky and Kahneman’s studies?
A. Unclear. B. Dismissive. C. Doubtful. D. Approving.
D
Most of us know what it feels like to blush (脸红). The face becomes warm and red, and we experience self-conscious emotions, such as embarrassment, shyness, shame, and pride. It is perhaps no wonder that Charles Darwin referred to it as“the most special and the most human of all expressions”. But why do we blush, and what are the mechanisms behind it?
To answer these questions, researchers investigated blushing by looking at the activated brain areas in an MRI scanner while measuring the cheek temperature — an indicator of blushing. To cause a blushing response in a controlled experimental setting, the participants attended the lab for two separate sessions. During the first session, they were asked to sing difficult karaoke songs, and in the second session, they watched recordings of their own singing while their brain activity and physiological responses were measured.
As expected, the researchers found that participants blushed more while watching their own recordings in comparison to other participants’ recordings. The related brain areas were somewhat surprising. Blushing was associated with increased activity in the cerebellum, an area most known for its role in movement and coordination (协调). The researchers also found increased activation in the early visual areas, suggesting that the videos of their own singing captured the blushing participants’ attention the most. Surprisingly, there was no activation in areas traditionally known to be involved in understanding the mental state of oneself or others. “Based on this, we concluded that thinking about others’ thoughts may not be necessary for blushing to occur,” Nikolic concludes. “Blushing may be a part of the automatic excitement you feel when you are exposed and there is something that is relevant to the self.”
Blushing itself is very interesting because it’s universal. However, there are some people who develop a phobia of blushing, such as those with social anxiety disorder. When we understand the mechanisms of blushing, we can better target the bad feeling of blushing as well. Aside from that, it’s interesting to know more about blushing in general, since it happens very often and is a common part of our everyday lives.
12. What was the main purpose of the two separate sessions in the experiment?
A. To measure facial temperature during blushing.
B. To analyze the brain’s response to self-exposure.
C. To compare brain activity in different social situations.
D. To cause blushing by creating embarrassing situations.
13. What can be inferred about blushing in paragraph 3?
A. It can enhance personal attention. B. It may connect with self-exposure.
C. It activates visual areas in the brain. D. It arises from minding others’ thoughts.
14. What does the underlined word “phobia” in the last paragraph mean?
A. Fear. B. Interest. C. Habit. D. Anger.
15. What does the text mainly talk about?
A. Social impacts of blushing. B. The methods to study blushing.
C. The hidden truth behind blushing. D. Effective ways to avoid blushing.
第二节 (共5小题;每小题3分,满分15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。
Maintaining a Healthy Weight
Many factors can affect your weight, including your genes, age, gender, lifestyle, family habits, culture and sleep. ____16____ Regardless, following a nutritious eating pattern and exercising regularly can help keep your body as healthy as possible as you age. Read on to learn why weight may change as you get older.
Why does weight change as we age?
As we age, metabolism — how the body gets energy from food — can change. This means that some older adults must become more active or eat fewer calories to maintain their ideal weight. ____17____ This can happen if you have less of an appetite, difficulty leaving the house to buy food, pain when chewing or swallowing.
Why should older adults maintain a healthy weight?
Maintaining a normal weight is crucial for healthy aging. Being overweight in older adults can lead to more health problems. These include heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and diabetes. ____18____
How are food, exercise, and calories connected?
Staying active and choosing healthy foods can help you maintain a good weight, boost energy, and reduce health risks. Choose nutrient-rich foods and aim for 150 minutes of exercise weekly. ____19____ Your body needs a certain number of calories each day, depending on your activity level and other factors, to maintain your current weight.
How much physical activity do I need?
____20____ Aim for at least 150 minutes of heart-pumping activity each week. You can break up this out over the course of seven days. If you can’t reach this goal immediately, be as active as possible. Doing something is better than nothing.
A. Other older adults may lose weight unintentionally.
B. Change your usual foods into healthier alternatives.
C. You’d better talk with your doctor before working out.
D. Exercise and physical activity are good for just about everyone.
E. Some of these factors can make it hard to achieve a healthy weight.
F. The energy you get from the foods and drinks is measured in calories.
G. Losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight can help decrease these risks.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
On a sunny autumn morning, Emily explored the woods behind her grandmother’s house. The air was filled with the smell of fallen leaves and bird songs. Emily loved visiting her grandmother, whose house ____21____ on the edge of this magical forest. Each ____22____ was an adventure, filled with ____23____ of woodland creatures and hidden treasures. Today, Emily was determined to find the old oak tree her grandmother often ____24____. This tree, according to her grandmother, was the heart of the forest and home to countless stories.
As she walked deeper into the woods, the tree cover above ____25____, casting spotty shadows on the forest floor. Emily’s excitement ____26____ with each step. After what felt like hours, Emily ____27____ a massive tree with rough roots and a trunk so ____28____ that it would take three people to encircle it. She knew ____29____ that this was the famous oak. Its branches stretched out like welcoming arms, and she felt a sense of wonder and ____30____.
Emily sat down at the base of the tree, feeling its ancient bark under her fingers. She closed her eyes, letting the peaceful feeling of the forest ____31____ over her. In that moment, she felt connected to something much larger than herself, a timeless ____32____ between nature and mankind. As the sun began to ____33____, casting a golden light across the woods, Emily knew she had found her ____34____, not in gold or jewels, but in the deep ____35____ of the forest and the stories it whispered.
21. A. hung B. sat C. moved D. shone
22. A. lesson B. flight C. party D. visit
23. A. books B. dreams C. ideas D. tales
24. A. spoke of B. pointed at C. looked for D. thought about
25. A. disappeared B. opened C. thickened D. lowered
26. A. grew B. lessened C. sank D. appeared
27. A. planted B. spotted C. decorated D. appreciated
28. A. narrow B. slim C. tall D. wide
29. A. eventually B. gradually C. instantly D. absolutely
30. A. respect B. frustration C. responsibility D. guilty
31. A. take B. wash C. get D. hand
32. A. conflict B. distance C. bond D. competition
33. A. rise B. set C. hide D. burn
34. A. secret B. passion C. treasure D. confidence
35. A. impression B. freshness C. fancy D. calm
第二节 (共10小题;每小题2分,满分20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。
Every year, the world needs more energy. As countries develop and populations grow, energy demand rises. Historically, coal, oil and gas have been primary sources, but their use causes ____36____ (pollute) and climate change.
Luckily, many countries are switching from dirty fossil fuels to clean, green and renewable energy sources. Fossil fuels like coal and oil release harmful gases, like carbon dioxide, which add ____37____ global warming. Plus, these fuels will run out eventually. Once ____38____ source has been used up, another must ____39____ (find), and finding new sources becomes more difficult and expensive over time. With no emissions or waste, renewable energy sources cause ____40____ (limit) damage to the environment. They are renewable because they can be ____41____ (natural) replaced and can therefore be consumed without the risk of ____42____ (use) them up.
Can renewables really be the future of energy? Our modern world has been built on fossil fuels, so it is tough ____43____ (change) quickly. But China and others use more renewables. Given the problems of climate change, there is little doubt ____44____ they will continue to grow. New battery technology, for example, solves the problem of bringing electricity from _____45_____ (distance) sources to cities. Along with our being more aware of our energy consumption and waste, a clean and green energy future is possible and necessary.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华,本学期你选修了一门学校新开设的课程,请你给英国朋友James写一封邮件分享你的学习体验。内容包括:
(1)课程介绍;
(2)学习感受。
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。
Dear James,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Jenny, an eleven-year-old girl, had always been shy and quiet. She rarely spoke up in class and often found herself feeling invisible. One day, her teacher announced a school talent show. Jenny loved singing but had never sung in front of anyone except her family. The idea of performing in front of the whole school terrified her.
That evening, Jenny told her mom about the talent show. “I think you should participate,” her mom said gently. “But I’m too scared,” Jenny replied. “What if I make a mistake and everyone laughs at me?”
Her mom thought for a moment and then handed Jenny a small, beautiful necklace. “This belonged to your grandmother,” she said. “She wore it whenever she felt nervous or scared. It gave her the courage to face her fear. Maybe it can do the same for you.”
Jenny decided to give it a try. Over the next few weeks, she practiced singing every day, wearing the necklace for courage. She still felt nervous, but the thought of her grandmother’s strength helped her push through her fear.
On the day of the talent show, Jenny’s heart was pounding as she stood backstage. She could hear the audience talking and laughing, and her legs felt like jelly (果冻). But then she touched the necklace and took a deep breath. She walked onto the stage, the bright lights making it hard to see the crowd, and began to sing.
注意:
(1)续写词数应150个左右;
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
As Jenny sang, she felt her confidence growing.
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After the performance, Jenny felt a rush of emotions.
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注意事项:
1.答题前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在本试题相应的位置。
2.全部答案在答题卡上完成,答在本试题上无效。
3.听力部分满分30分,不计入总分。
4.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,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。回答非选择题时,将答案用0.5mm黑色笔迹签字笔写在答题卡上。
5.考试结束后,将本试题和答题卡一并交回。
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,共7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt?
A.£19.15. B.£9.18. C.£9.15.
答案是C。
1. What’s the homework for Tuesday?
A. Reading the fifth chapter. B. Preparing for the next class.
C. Discussing the fifth chapter.
2. What’s the man’s favorite sport?
A. Volleyball. B. Table tennis. C. Football.
3. What weather does the man dislike?
A. Snowy. B. Windy. C. Sunny.
4. Who is the man?
A. A patient. B. A dentist. C. An interviewer.
5. Which website does the woman visit for fun?
A. Tencent.com. B. UsingEnglish.com. C. Youtube.com.
第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. What does the man suggest doing tonight?
A. Seeing a movie. B. Enjoying a concert. C. Watching a play.
7. When will the speakers meet?
A. At 6:30. B. At 7:00. C. At 7:30.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. How did the woman go to work on Monday?
A. By car. B. On foot. C. By bike.
9. What would the man like to use?
A. A shared charger. B. A shared car. C. A shared umbrella.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. What is the relationship between the two speakers?
A. Strangers. B. Colleagues. C. Classmates.
11. What does the man recommend doing first?
A. Finding accommodation. B. Deciding where to go. C. Getting a map.
12. Who can give the woman right direction information faster?
A. Kids. B. Tourists. C. Deliverymen.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. What is wrong with the man’s electric wheelchair?
A. The seat can’t be adjusted. B. The battery can’t be charged.
C. The wheels can’t turn automatically.
14. How much will the man have to pay for the repair?
A.$55. B. More than $55. C. Free of charge.
15. What time is available for the man?
A. On the morning of October 23rd. B. On the morning of October 25th.
C. On the afternoon of October 25th.
16. What will the man do next?
A. Wait for a call. B. Call the technician. C. Arrange an appointment.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. Why will the program be held?
A. To welcome new high-school students.
B. To improve the education of college students.
C. To help high-school students learn about college.
18. Which of the following do volunteers need to do?
A. Introduce the history of the school.
B. Teach students how to use student cards.
C. Help improve the friendship between students.
19. How many students should a volunteer guide at most?
A. Four. B. Six. C. Ten.
20. How does a student get more information?
A. By asking volunteers. B. By calling the school office.
C. By visiting the college website.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分60分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题3分,满分45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
Three days of wonderful riding for the price of one!
What: Easter Bike Tour
When: March 29-31
Where: Texas Hill Country, Kerrville, Texas
What makes this ride unique and a “must do”?
In its 51st year, this ride offers three days of riding with multiple routes for all levels of riders, from 19 miles to 85 miles, each day offering three distance options, all on great roads featuring springtime wildflowers!
Although there is an official start time, riders are welcome to start at their leisure. Rest stations and SAG (Support and Gear) support are provided along the routes.
What makes this event a “festival”?
The ride starts and stops every day at the Trailhead Beer Garden which features local craft beer and wines as well as food trucks for post-ride nourishment. Even better, we have hired local bands to play in the Rocking Square so you can enjoy yourself with your friends and share your experience of conquering the hills! There are additional wine-tasting options, and the beautiful Y. O. Hotel has given us an amazing rate! Prefer to camp? Schreiner Park has beautiful full-service sites with showers, private cabins, and even an awesome trail system as a bonus!
Included In Your Registration
●Super soft cotton T-shirt
●3 days of riding offering 9 route options for all levels of riders
●Friday and Saturday rides offer rest stations with food and drinks every 10-15 miles as well as SAG support during the ride and technical support at the start of the ride provided byHill Country Cycling.
●Invitation to after parties:
Friday - winery
Saturday - Trailhead Brew Pub
On-Site Registration
You will be able to register on-site via paper forms. We will accept payment via cash or credit card.
1. What makes Easter Bike Tour special?
A. Different routes for riders of all levels. B. The varied riding schedules within a day.
C. The fixed start time of the tour. D. Autumn landscapes along the routes.
2. Where should one go if he intends to go camping?
A. Y. O. Hotel. B. Schreiner Park.
C Rocking Square. D. Trailhead Beer Garden.
3. What can people get after registration?
A. Invitation to after parties. B. Daily technical support.
C. 9 days of free riding. D. A 100% cotton jacket.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. A
【解析】
【导语】本篇是应用文。本文介绍了骑行项目 Easter Bike Tour的相关信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章 “What makes this ride unique and a ‘must do’?”内容“this ride offers three days of riding with multiple routes for all levels of riders (这个骑行项目提供了三天的骑行,为所有级别的骑手提供多条路线)”可知,这个骑行项目的特点是给不同水平的人提供骑行路线。故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章“What makes this event a ‘festival’?”部分中“Prefer to camp? Schreiner Park has beautiful full-service sites with showers, private cabins, and even an awesome trail system as a bonus! (更喜欢露营?Schreiner Park拥有美丽的全方位服务场所,有淋浴,私人小屋,甚至还有一个很棒的步道系统作为奖励!)”可知,想要露营应该去 Schreiner Park。故选B项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章“Included In Your Registration”部分中“Invitation to after parties: Friday— winery; Saturday— Trailhead Brew Pub (会后派对邀请:周五——酒庄;周六——Trailhead Brew Pub)”可知,在骑行结束后参与者会被邀请去参加骑行后派对。故选A项。
B
Ross McLaren, a 31-year-old chemistry teacher from Kilwinning, Ayrshire, began diving in 2016. He was amazed by the sea life, but the hobby can sometimes be depressing due to the quantity of rubbish. While diving in Scotland’s sea lochs (海湾), Ross noticed a sharp rise in litter since the COVID-19 lockdown, despite his belief that Scotland is one of the best places in the world for diving.
“I accidentally fell in love with diving, and it’s good to show people what is happening underwater,” Ross said. “Some of the things I’ve seen underwater are decades old. Sea creatures are making their homes in litter. People won’t care if they can’t see it.”
On one occasion, he spotted what he thought was a magnificent jellyfish (牡蛎), only to realize it was a plastic bag. “You can understand why a whale thinks a plastic bag is a jellyfish. It’s really disheartening.” Ross added, “I think it has got worse since lockdown. There’s a general increase in the amount of litter in the water. People don’t realize what an impact it is having. I tend to do a lot of diving around the sea lochs.”
One upsetting image showed a lobster (龙虾) with plastic tied around its claws (钳子), suggesting it had been caught and thrown back into the water. According to Ross, it’s necessary to weigh up the benefits of removing litter if it has a sea-creature living in it. He said, “The ocean life does use litter as habitat. On this occasion, I thought it was best to leave it, as it appeared that the lobster had made it its home. During some of my underwater explorations, I have seen things like cans, which have gathered bits and pieces. That is where it becomes a moral issue.”
4. What has been Ross’s main concern while diving?
A. The cold water temperature. B. The poor visibility underwater.
C. The dangerous sea life in the area. D. The increasing amount of underwater litter.
5. What does Ross mean by saying “People won’t care if they can’t see it”?
A. People are unaware of the beauty of the ocean.
B. People believe ocean pollution will resolve itself over time.
C. People tend to ignore problems they don’t personally experience.
D. People believe that ocean pollution matters only when it’s visible.
6. Why does the author mention a plastic bag being mistaken for a jellyfish?
A. To illustrate how whales interact with jellyfish.
B. To emphasize the beauty of jellyfish in the ocean.
C. To stress the harm caused by plastic in the ocean.
D. To show how sea animals confuse litter with food.
7. Why does Ross consider the issue of ocean litter a moral one?
A. Because sea creatures depend on litter for survival.
B. Because humans have a responsibility to clean up the oceans.
C. Because removing litter could harm creatures using it as habitat.
D. Because litter is causing permanent damage to the ocean ecosystem.
【答案】4. D 5. C 6. D 7. C
【解析】
【导语】本篇是记叙文。文章讲述了31岁的化学教师 Ross Mclaren在潜水时发现海洋垃圾增多的问题。文章反映了他对海洋垃圾问题的深切关注。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“While diving in Scotland’s sea lochs, Ross noticed a sharp rise in litter since the COVID-19 lockdown, despite his belief that Scotland is one of the best places in the world for diving. (罗斯在苏格兰的海湖中潜水时注意到,自新冠肺炎疫情封锁以来,垃圾急剧增加,尽管他认为苏格兰是世界上最好的潜水地点之一)”可知,Ross最关心的是海洋垃圾的增多,故选D。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段““I accidentally fell in love with diving, and it’s good to show people what is happening underwater,” Ross said. “Some of the things I’ve seen underwater are decades old. Sea creatures are making their homes in litter. People won’t care if they can’t see it. (罗斯说:“我偶然爱上了潜水,向人们展示水下发生的事情是件好事。”“我在水下看到的一些东西已经有几十年了。海洋生物在垃圾中安家。如果人们看不见它,他们就不会关心它”)”可知,人们往往忽视那些他们看不见的问题,故选C。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“On one occasion, he spotted what he thought was a magnificent jellyfish, only to realize it was a plastic bag. “You can understand why a whale thinks a plastic bag is a jellyfish. (有一次,他发现了一只他以为是巨大的水母,却发现那是一个塑料袋。你可以理解为什么鲸鱼认为塑料袋是水母)”可知,作者提到一个塑料袋被误认为是水母是为了表明海洋动物是如何把垃圾和食物混淆的。故选D。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“According to Ross, it’s necessary to weigh up the benefits of removing litter if it has a sea-creature living in it. He said, “The ocean life does use litter as habitat. On this occasion, I thought it was best to leave it, as it appeared that the lobster had made it its home. During some of my underwater explorations, I have seen things like cans, which have gathered bits and pieces. That is where it becomes a moral issue.” (根据罗斯的说法,如果垃圾里有海洋生物,就有必要权衡清除垃圾的好处。他说:“海洋生物确实以垃圾为栖息地。在这种情况下,我想最好还是离开它,因为这只龙虾似乎把它当成了自己的家。在我的一些水下探险中,我看到过像罐头这样的东西,它们会收集碎片。这就是它成为道德问题的地方。”)”可以推断出,垃圾中有海洋生物栖息,就有必要权衡是否移除垃圾,因为移除垃圾可能会伤害栖息在其中的生物,因此他认为这是一个道德问题,故选C。
C
On November 20, 2004, the American psychologist Daniel Kahneman published a paper that explored what has come to be known as the “framing (框架) effect”. This effect demonstrates how people’s decisions can be influenced by the way information is presented to them. Kahneman’s experiment showed that in many cases, the way a question or problem is presented can significantly affect the choices people make.
The framing effect capitalizes on the fact that human thinking is not always logical. People can be influenced by how choices are worded rather than the actual content of the choices themselves. For example, people tend to avoid risk when a positive presentation is presented but seek risks when a negative presentation is presented. If two equal options are presented differently — one in terms of potential gains and the other in terms of potential losses — people’s preferences will shift accordingly. In more technical terms, the framing effect requires that people’s choices be influenced by unimportant aspects of the context, rather than the logical content of the options. If people focus only on the content, the framing effect would get smaller.
But a new study led by Tversky and Kahneman offered an interesting change on this classic phenomenon. The key finding of the study was that when individuals were made aware of the framing effect and trained to recognize it, their susceptibility to the effect decreased. For instance, participants who were trained to identify framing tricks were less likely to be influenced by different presentations of the same problem.
In a follow-up study with 200 university students, the researchers tried to get a better sense of how training impacted their decision-making processes. Did they become more analytical and careful in their choices? Did they learn to ignore unimportant context? This happened some of the time, but it wasn’t the main response. Most frequently, the students reported that they became more doubtful of how information was presented. Somehow, this doubt led to a more logical evaluation of choices. Although the studies led by Tversky and Kahneman have limitations and many questions remain, the potential effects for decision-making and education are large.
8. What is the main purpose of Kahneman’s 2004 paper?
A. To explain why people make poor decisions.
B. To study how framing affects decision-making.
C. To analyze the role of logic in decision-making.
D. To compare different decision-making methods.
9. How does this effect influence people’s decision-making?
A. By focusing on logical content. B. By enhancing their analytical skills.
C. By providing more accurate information. D. By changing the way choices are presented.
10. What did the follow-up study focus on?
A. The individual choices. B. The presentation of options.
C. The decision-making process. D. The size of the participant groups.
11. What is the author’s attitude toward Tversky and Kahneman’s studies?
A. Unclear. B. Dismissive. C. Doubtful. D. Approving.
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. C 11. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了“框架效应”这一心理学现象。实验表明,人们决策可以受到信息呈现方式的显著影响。通过训练人们识别这种效应,可以减少其对决策的影响。后续研究进一步探讨了训练是如何改变人们的决策过程及其潜在的广泛影响。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“On November 20, 2004, the American psychologist Daniel Kahneman published a paper that explored what has come to be known as the “framing effect”. This effect demonstrates how people’s decisions can be influenced by the way information is presented to them. (2004年11月20日,美国心理学家丹尼尔·卡尼曼发表了一篇论文,探讨了后来被称为“框架效应”的现象。这一效应表明,人们的决策是如何受到信息呈现方式的影响的)”可知,论文的主要目的是研究探讨框架效应如何影响决策,故选B。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“If two equal options are presented differently — one in terms of potential gains and the other in terms of potential losses — people’s preferences will shift accordingly. In more technical terms, the framing effect requires that people’s choices be influenced by unimportant aspects of the context, rather than the logical content of the options. If people focus only on the content, the framing effect would get smaller.(如果两种相同的选择以不同的方式呈现——一种以潜在收益的方式呈现,另一种以潜在损失的方式呈现——人们的偏好就会相应改变。用更专业的术语来说,框架效应要求人们的选择受到环境中不重要方面的影响,而不是选择的逻辑内容。如果人们只关注内容,框架效应就会变小)”可知,这种效应通过改变选择呈现的方式影响人们的决定。故选D。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“In a follow-up study with 200 university students, the researchers tried to get a better sense of how training impacted their decision-making processes.(在对200名大学生的后续研究中,研究人员试图更好地了解训练是如何影响他们的决策过程的)”可知,后续研究的重点是决策过程。故选C。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Although the studies led by Tversky and Kahneman have limitations and many questions remain, the potential effects for decision-making and education are large.(尽管特沃斯基和卡尼曼领导的研究存在局限性,而且仍存在许多问题,但对决策和教育的潜在影响是巨大的)”可知,尽管Tversky和Kahneman的研究有局限性,但它们对决策和教育的潜在影响是巨大的,所以作者对此的态度是支持的,故选D。
D
Most of us know what it feels like to blush (脸红). The face becomes warm and red, and we experience self-conscious emotions, such as embarrassment, shyness, shame, and pride. It is perhaps no wonder that Charles Darwin referred to it as“the most special and the most human of all expressions”. But why do we blush, and what are the mechanisms behind it?
To answer these questions, researchers investigated blushing by looking at the activated brain areas in an MRI scanner while measuring the cheek temperature — an indicator of blushing. To cause a blushing response in a controlled experimental setting, the participants attended the lab for two separate sessions. During the first session, they were asked to sing difficult karaoke songs, and in the second session, they watched recordings of their own singing while their brain activity and physiological responses were measured.
As expected, the researchers found that participants blushed more while watching their own recordings in comparison to other participants’ recordings. The related brain areas were somewhat surprising. Blushing was associated with increased activity in the cerebellum, an area most known for its role in movement and coordination (协调). The researchers also found increased activation in the early visual areas, suggesting that the videos of their own singing captured the blushing participants’ attention the most. Surprisingly, there was no activation in areas traditionally known to be involved in understanding the mental state of oneself or others. “Based on this, we concluded that thinking about others’ thoughts may not be necessary for blushing to occur,” Nikolic concludes. “Blushing may be a part of the automatic excitement you feel when you are exposed and there is something that is relevant to the self.”
Blushing itself is very interesting because it’s universal. However, there are some people who develop a phobia of blushing, such as those with social anxiety disorder. When we understand the mechanisms of blushing, we can better target the bad feeling of blushing as well. Aside from that, it’s interesting to know more about blushing in general, since it happens very often and is a common part of our everyday lives.
12. What was the main purpose of the two separate sessions in the experiment?
A. To measure facial temperature during blushing.
B. To analyze the brain’s response to self-exposure.
C. To compare brain activity in different social situations.
D. To cause blushing by creating embarrassing situations.
13. What can be inferred about blushing in paragraph 3?
A. It can enhance personal attention. B. It may connect with self-exposure.
C. It activates visual areas in the brain. D. It arises from minding others’ thoughts.
14. What does the underlined word “phobia” in the last paragraph mean?
A. Fear. B. Interest. C. Habit. D. Anger.
15. What does the text mainly talk about?
A. Social impacts of blushing. B. The methods to study blushing.
C. The hidden truth behind blushing. D. Effective ways to avoid blushing.
【答案】12. B 13. B 14. A 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本篇是说明文。文章介绍了研究人员通过实验研究脸红现象的机制及过程,包括实验设计、结果和结论,以及脸红现象的普遍性及其在社交焦虑中的影响。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段“To answer these questions, researchers investigated blushing by looking at the activated brain areas in an MRI scanner while measuring the cheek temperature — an indicator of blushing. To cause a blushing response in a controlled experimental setting, the participants attended the lab for two separate sessions. During the first session, they were asked to sing difficult karaoke songs, and in the second session, they watched recordings of their own singing while their brain activity and physiological responses were measured. (为了回答这些问题,研究人员使用磁共振成像扫描仪观察激活的大脑区域,同时测量脸颊温度(脸红的指标)来研究脸红现象。为了在受控的实验环境中引发脸红反应,参与者分两次来到实验室。在第一次实验中,他们被要求唱难度较大的卡拉OK歌曲;在第二次实验中,他们观看自己唱歌的录像,同时测量他们的大脑活动和生理反应。)”可知,实验的目的是分析大脑对自我暴露的反应,故选B。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Blushing may be a part of the automatic excitement you feel when you are exposed and there is something that is relevant to the self. (脸红可能是当你暴露在某些与自我相关的事物面前时,你所感受到的自动兴奋的一部分。)”可知,脸红可能与自我暴露有关,故选B。
【14题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第四段中的“Blushing itself is very interesting because it’s universal. However, there are some people who develop a phobia of blushing, such as those with social anxiety disorder. (脸红本身非常有趣,因为它是普遍存在的。然而,有些人会对脸红产生phobia ,比如患有社交焦虑障碍的人。)”可知,患有社交焦虑症的人会对所处情形产生恐惧,phobia意思是“恐惧”,与Fear“恐惧”意思相符。故选A。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是由文章第一段“Most of us know what it feels like to blush (脸红). The face becomes warm and red, and we experience self-conscious emotions, such as embarrassment, shyness, shame, and pride. It is perhaps no wonder that Charles Darwin referred to it as“the most special and the most human of all expressions”. But why do we blush, and what are the mechanisms behind it?(我们大多数人都知道脸红是什么感觉。脸部变得温暖而红润,我们体验到自我意识强烈的情绪,如尴尬、害羞、羞愧和自豪。也许正因为如此,Charles Darwin才将其称为“所有表情中最特别、最人性化的”。但我们为什么会脸红,其背后的机制是什么?)”可知,文章主要讨论了脸红时大脑的激活区域以及相关机制,这些都是脸红背后隐藏的事实依据,“The hidden truth behind blushing. (脸红背后隐藏的真相)”符合题意。故选C。
第二节 (共5小题;每小题3分,满分15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。
Maintaining a Healthy Weight
Many factors can affect your weight, including your genes, age, gender, lifestyle, family habits, culture and sleep. ____16____ Regardless, following a nutritious eating pattern and exercising regularly can help keep your body as healthy as possible as you age. Read on to learn why weight may change as you get older.
Why does weight change as we age?
As we age, metabolism — how the body gets energy from food — can change. This means that some older adults must become more active or eat fewer calories to maintain their ideal weight. ____17____ This can happen if you have less of an appetite, difficulty leaving the house to buy food, pain when chewing or swallowing.
Why should older adults maintain a healthy weight?
Maintaining a normal weight is crucial for healthy aging. Being overweight in older adults can lead to more health problems. These include heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and diabetes. ____18____
How are food, exercise, and calories connected?
Staying active and choosing healthy foods can help you maintain a good weight, boost energy, and reduce health risks. Choose nutrient-rich foods and aim for 150 minutes of exercise weekly. ____19____ Your body needs a certain number of calories each day, depending on your activity level and other factors, to maintain your current weight.
How much physical activity do I need?
____20____ Aim for at least 150 minutes of heart-pumping activity each week. You can break up this out over the course of seven days. If you can’t reach this goal immediately, be as active as possible. Doing something is better than nothing.
A. Other older adults may lose weight unintentionally.
B. Change your usual foods into healthier alternatives.
C. You’d better talk with your doctor before working out.
D. Exercise and physical activity are good for just about everyone.
E. Some of these factors can make it hard to achieve a healthy weight.
F. The energy you get from the foods and drinks is measured in calories.
G. Losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight can help decrease these risks.
【答案】16. E 17. A 18. G 19. F 20. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了保持健康体重对老年人的重要性,解释了影响体重的因素以及老年人体重变化的原因,并强调了通过健康饮食和定期锻炼来维持理想体重的重要性,最终目的是减少健康问题的风险。
【16题详解】
根据上文“Many factors can affect your weight, including your genes, age, gender, lifestyle, family habits, culture and sleep.(很多因素都会影响你的体重,包括你的基因、年龄、性别、生活方式、家庭习惯、文化和睡眠)”可知,上文提到体重受多种因素影响,因此可推知,这些因素中有些可能会使得保持健康体重变得困难,故E选项“其中一些因素会使你很难达到健康的体重”符合语境,故选E。
【17题详解】
根据上文“As we age, metabolism — how the body gets energy from food — can change. This means that some older adults must become more active or eat fewer calories to maintain their ideal weight.(随着年龄的增长,新陈代谢——身体从食物中获取能量的方式——会发生变化。这意味着一些老年人必须多运动或少摄入卡路里来保持理想体重)”可知,上文提到一些老年人需要变得更加活跃或摄入更少的卡路里,因此可推知,其他一些老年人可能会因食欲减退或其他原因而意外减重,故A选项“其他老年人可能会在无意中减肥”符合语境,故选A。
【18题详解】
根据上文“Maintaining a normal weight is crucial for healthy aging. Being overweight in older adults can lead to more health problems. These include heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and diabetes.(保持正常体重对健康衰老至关重要。老年人超重会导致更多的健康问题。这些疾病包括心脏病、高血压、中风和糖尿病)”可知,上文提到超重会导致更多的健康问题,因此可推知,减重或保持健康体重有助于减少这些风险,故G选项“减肥或保持健康的体重有助于降低这些风险”符合语境,故选G。
【19题详解】
根据上文“Choose nutrient-rich foods and aim for 150 minutes of exercise weekly.(选择营养丰富的食物,每周运动150分钟)”以及后文“Your body needs a certain number of calories each day, depending on your activity level and other factors, to maintain your current weight.(你的身体每天需要一定数量的卡路里,这取决于你的活动水平和其他因素,以维持你目前的体重)”可知,上文提到了选择营养丰富的食物,后文提到了需要一定数量的卡路里,可知本句主要说明卡路里获取的方式。故F选项“你从食物和饮料中获得的能量是以卡路里来衡量的”符合语境,故选F。
【20题详解】
根据后文“Aim for at least 150 minutes of heart-pumping activity each week. You can break up this out over the course of seven days. If you can’t reach this goal immediately, be as active as possible. Doing something is better than nothing.(目标是每周至少进行150分钟的心脏跳动活动。你可以在七天的时间里把它分解。如果你不能立即达到这个目标,那就尽可能地积极。做点什么总比什么都不做强)”可知,后文提到每周需要至少150分钟的能使心跳加速的运动,推测本句主要说明应该每周运动的原因。故D选项“运动和体育活动对几乎每个人都有好处”符合语境,故选D。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
On a sunny autumn morning, Emily explored the woods behind her grandmother’s house. The air was filled with the smell of fallen leaves and bird songs. Emily loved visiting her grandmother, whose house ____21____ on the edge of this magical forest. Each ____22____ was an adventure, filled with ____23____ of woodland creatures and hidden treasures. Today, Emily was determined to find the old oak tree her grandmother often ____24____. This tree, according to her grandmother, was the heart of the forest and home to countless stories.
As she walked deeper into the woods, the tree cover above ____25____, casting spotty shadows on the forest floor. Emily’s excitement ____26____ with each step. After what felt like hours, Emily ____27____ a massive tree with rough roots and a trunk so ____28____ that it would take three people to encircle it. She knew ____29____ that this was the famous oak. Its branches stretched out like welcoming arms, and she felt a sense of wonder and ____30____.
Emily sat down at the base of the tree, feeling its ancient bark under her fingers. She closed her eyes, letting the peaceful feeling of the forest ____31____ over her. In that moment, she felt connected to something much larger than herself, a timeless ____32____ between nature and mankind. As the sun began to ____33____, casting a golden light across the woods, Emily knew she had found her ____34____, not in gold or jewels, but in the deep ____35____ of the forest and the stories it whispered.
21. A. hung B. sat C. moved D. shone
22. A. lesson B. flight C. party D. visit
23. A. books B. dreams C. ideas D. tales
24. A. spoke of B. pointed at C. looked for D. thought about
25. A. disappeared B. opened C. thickened D. lowered
26. A. grew B. lessened C. sank D. appeared
27. A. planted B. spotted C. decorated D. appreciated
28. A. narrow B. slim C. tall D. wide
29. A. eventually B. gradually C. instantly D. absolutely
30. A. respect B. frustration C. responsibility D. guilty
31. A. take B. wash C. get D. hand
32. A. conflict B. distance C. bond D. competition
33. A. rise B. set C. hide D. burn
34. A. secret B. passion C. treasure D. confidence
35. A. impression B. freshness C. fancy D. calm
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. A 27. B 28. D 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. C 33. B 34. C 35. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了爱米丽去祖母房子附近的森林中找到祖母经常提到的老橡树,找到以后爱米丽感到自己与比自己更伟大的东西联系在一起,这是自然与人类之间永恒的纽带。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:爱米丽喜欢去看望她的祖母,她的房子就在这片神奇森林的边缘。A. hung悬挂;B. sat坐下,坐落;C. moved移动;D. shone闪耀。根据后文“on the edge of this magical forest”指房子位于森林的边缘应用动词sit。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:每次访问都是一次冒险,充满了关于森林生物和隐藏宝藏的故事。A. lesson课程;B. flight航班;C. party聚会;D. visit拜访。根据前文“Emily loved visiting her grandmother”可知,这里指艾米丽每次拜访。故选D。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:每次访问都是一次冒险,充满了关于森林生物和隐藏宝藏的故事。A. books书籍;B. dreams梦想;C. ideas想法;D. tales故事。根据后文“This tree, according to her grandmother, was the heart of the forest and home to countless stories.(据她的祖母说,这棵树是森林的中心,是无数故事的发源地)”以及前文提到每次访问都是冒险,推测祖母会给她讲关于森林生物和隐藏宝藏的故事。故选D。
【24题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:今天,爱米丽下定决心要找到祖母经常提起的那棵老橡树。A. spoke of提起,谈论;B. pointed at指着;C. looked for寻找;D. thought about考虑。根据前文“find the old oak tree her grandmother often”及后文“according to her grandmother”可知,爱米丽没有见过老橡树,只是因为是祖母经常提起的老橡树。故选A。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:她越往树林深处走,上面的树木越茂密,在森林的地面上投下斑驳的阴影。A. disappeared消失;B. opened打开;C. thickened使变厚;D. lowered降低。根据后文“casting spotty shadows on the forest floor”可知,地面上有斑驳的阴影说明树木茂密起来。故选C。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:每走一步,爱米丽的兴奋就增加一步。A. grew生长,增加;B. lessened缩小;C. sank下沉;D. appeared出现。根据前文“was an adventure”可知,爱米丽去森林里冒险去了,所以每走一步,爱米丽的兴奋就增加一步。故选A。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:在感觉像是过了几个小时之后,爱米丽发现了一棵巨大的树,树根粗糙,树干很宽,需要三个人才能把它围起来。A. planted种植;B. spotted发现;C. decorated装饰;D. appreciated感激。根据后文“a massive tree with rough roots”可知,爱米丽发现了一棵巨大的树,树根粗糙。故选B。
【28题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:在感觉像是过了几个小时之后,爱米丽发现了一棵巨大的树,树根粗糙,树干很宽,需要三个人才能把它围起来。A. narrow狭窄的;B. slim苗条的;C. tall高的;D. wide宽的。根据后文“it would take three people to encircle it”可知,三个人才能围起来,说明树干很宽。故选D。
【29题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:她立刻知道这就是那棵著名的橡树。A. eventually最后;B. gradually逐渐地;C. instantly立即;D. absolutely绝对。根据后文“that this was the famous oak”可知,看到这棵树,爱米丽立刻知道这就是那棵著名的橡树。故选C。
【30题详解】
考查名词和形容词词义辨析。句意:它的枝条像欢迎的手臂一样伸展开来,她感到一种惊奇和敬意。A. respect尊重;B. frustration沮丧;C. responsibility责任;D. guilty内疚的。根据后文“she felt connected to something much larger than herself”可知,爱米丽感受到了老橡树的伟大,所以感到敬意。故选A。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:她闭上眼睛,让森林的宁静感觉笼罩着她。A. take带走;B. wash洗涤;C. get获得;D. hand递给。根据前文“She closed her eyes, letting the peaceful feeling of the forest”可知,这里指森林的宁静感觉笼罩着爱米丽,应用wash over。故选B。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:在那一刻,她感到自己与比自己更伟大的东西联系在一起,这是自然与人类之间永恒的纽带。A. conflict冲突;B. distance距离;C. bond纽带,联系;D. competition比赛。根据前文“she felt connected to something much larger than herself”可知,她感到自己与比自己更伟大的东西联系在一起,这是自然与人类之间永恒的纽带。故选C。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:太阳开始下山,金色的光芒洒在树林里,爱米丽知道她找到了她的宝藏,不是金子或珠宝,而是在森林深处的宁静和它低语的故事中。A. rise上升;B. set落(下),设置;C. hide隐藏;D. burn燃烧。根据后文“casting a golden light across the woods”推测太阳洒下金色的光芒,意味着太阳开始落山。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:太阳开始下山,金色的光芒洒在树林里,爱米丽知道她找到了她的宝藏,不是金子或珠宝,而是在森林深处的宁静和它低语的故事中。A. secret秘密;B. passion激情;C. treasure宝藏,财富;D. confidence自信。根据后文“not in gold or jewels”可知,爱米丽的宝藏,不是金子或珠宝。故选C。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:太阳开始下山,金色的光芒洒在树林里,爱米丽知道她找到了她的宝藏,不是金子或珠宝,而是在森林深处的宁静和它低语的故事中。A. impression印象;B. freshness新鲜;C. fancy喜欢;D. calm平静,宁静。呼应上文“the peaceful feeling of the forest”指森林深处的宁静感受。故选D。
第二节 (共10小题;每小题2分,满分20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。
Every year, the world needs more energy. As countries develop and populations grow, energy demand rises. Historically, coal, oil and gas have been primary sources, but their use causes ____36____ (pollute) and climate change.
Luckily, many countries are switching from dirty fossil fuels to clean, green and renewable energy sources. Fossil fuels like coal and oil release harmful gases, like carbon dioxide, which add ____37____ global warming. Plus, these fuels will run out eventually. Once ____38____ source has been used up, another must ____39____ (find), and finding new sources becomes more difficult and expensive over time. With no emissions or waste, renewable energy sources cause ____40____ (limit) damage to the environment. They are renewable because they can be ____41____ (natural) replaced and can therefore be consumed without the risk of ____42____ (use) them up.
Can renewables really be the future of energy? Our modern world has been built on fossil fuels, so it is tough ____43____ (change) quickly. But China and others use more renewables. Given the problems of climate change, there is little doubt ____44____ they will continue to grow. New battery technology, for example, solves the problem of bringing electricity from _____45_____ (distance) sources to cities. Along with our being more aware of our energy consumption and waste, a clean and green energy future is possible and necessary.
【答案】36. pollution
37. to 38. a##one
39. be found
40. limited
41. naturally
42. using 43. to change
44. that 45. distant
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了传统化石燃料带来污染和气候变化等问题,而可再生能源环保且可再生,虽转变不易,但未来发展前景好。
【36题详解】
考查名词。句意:从历史上看,煤炭、石油和天然气一直是主要能源,但它们的使用会造成污染和气候变化。揭示词作宾语,用名词pollution,意为“污染”,不可数名词。故填pollution。
【37题详解】
考查介词。句意:像煤炭和石油这样的化石燃料会释放有害气体,如二氧化碳,这会加剧全球变暖。add to是固定短语,意为“增加,加剧”。故填to。
【38题详解】
考查冠词和数词。句意:一旦一种能源被用完,就必须找到另一种,而且随着时间的推移,寻找新的能源会变得更加困难和昂贵。可数名词source在句中表示“一种能源”,泛指,可用数词one修饰;也用冠词修饰,因source是发音以元音音素开头的单词,应用不定冠词a修饰。故填a/one。
【39题详解】
考查被动语态。句意:一旦一种能源被用完,就必须找到另一种,而且随着时间的推移,寻找新的能源会变得更加困难和昂贵。find(找到,发现)是主句谓语动词,与主语another(指代另一种能源)之间是被动关系,且must是情态动词,后接动词原形,所以用be found。故填be found。
【40题详解】
考查形容词。句意:由于没有排放物或废弃物,可再生能源对环境造成的破坏有限。提示词修饰名词damage,用形容词limited作定语,意为“有限的”。故填limited。
【41题详解】
考查副词。句意:它们是可再生的,因为它们可以自然地得到补充,因此可以被消耗而不用担心用完。提示词修饰动词replaced,用副词naturally作状语,意为“自然地”。故填naturally。
【42题详解】
考查动名词。句意:它们是可再生的,因为它们可以自然地得到补充,因此可以被消耗而不用担心用完。提示词作介词of后的宾语,用动名词形式using。故填using。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:我们现代世界是建立在化石燃料基础上的,所以要快速改变很困难。“It is + 形容词 + to do sth.”是固定句型,其中it是形式主语,真正的主语是后面的不定式短语,所以用to change作主语。故填to change。
【44题详解】
考查同位语从句。句意:考虑到气候变化的问题,毫无疑问它们将继续发展。“there is little doubt that...”是固定句型,that引导同位语从句,解释说明doubt的具体内容。故填that。
【45题详解】
考查形容词。句意:例如,新的电池技术解决了将电力从遥远的能源输送到城市的问题。提示词修饰名词sources,应用形容词distant作定语,意为“遥远的”。故填distant。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华,本学期你选修了一门学校新开设的课程,请你给英国朋友James写一封邮件分享你的学习体验。内容包括:
(1)课程介绍;
(2)学习感受。
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。
Dear James,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】
Dear James,
Hope everything goes well with you. I’m eager to share my experience of a new elective course at school.
The course, “Creative Writing”, was just launched this term. It’s designed to boost our writing skills. We learn different writing styles, from narrative to argumentative, and practice writing short stories and poems. I really love it. The teacher is super inspiring, always giving useful tips. The group work allows us to exchange ideas, which makes the learning process more interesting. This course has opened a new door to the world of writing for me.
Looking forward to hearing from you
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。本学期考生选修了一门学校新开设的课程,要求考生按照要求给英国朋友James写一封邮件分享学习体验。
【详解】1.词汇积累
渴望做某事:be eager to do sth. → desire to do sth.
发起:launch → initiate
有用的:useful → helpful
允许:allow → permit
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:The course, “Creative Writing”, was just launched this term.
拓展句:The course, whose name is “Creative Writing”, was just launched this term.
【点睛】【高分句型1】The teacher is super inspiring, always giving useful tips.(运用了现在分词giving作状语)
【高分句型2】The group work allows us to exchange ideas, which makes the learning process more interesting.(运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句以及不定式to exchange作宾补)
第二节 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Jenny an eleven-year-old girl, had always been shy and quiet. She rarely spoke up in class and often found herself feeling invisible. One day, her teacher announced a school talent show. Jenny loved singing but had never sung in front of anyone except her family. The idea of performing in front of the whole school terrified her.
That evening, Jenny told her mom about the talent show. “I think you should participate,” her mom said gently. “But I’m too scared,” Jenny replied. “What if I make a mistake and everyone laughs at me?”
Her mom thought for a moment and then handed Jenny a small, beautiful necklace. “This belonged to your grandmother,” she said. “She wore it whenever she felt nervous or scared. It gave her the courage to face her fear. Maybe it can do the same for you.”
Jenny decided to give it a try. Over the next few weeks, she practiced singing every day, wearing the necklace for courage. She still felt nervous, but the thought of her grandmother’s strength helped her push through her fear.
On the day of the talent show, Jenny’s heart was pounding as she stood backstage. She could hear the audience talking and laughing, and her legs felt like jelly (果冻). But then she touched the necklace and took a deep breath. She walked onto the stage, the bright lights making it hard to see the crowd, and began to sing.
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。
As Jenny sang, she felt her confidence growing.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
After the performance, Jenny felt a rush of emotions.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】范文
As Jenny sang, she felt her confidence growing. The initial tremble in her voice disappeared, replaced by a clear and strong sound. She focused on the melody and the words, letting herself get lost in the music. The audience became silent, and she could feel their attention on her, not with judgment, but with appreciation. By the time she finished, there was a moment of silence followed by a burst of applause. Jenny felt a warmth in her chest, a mix of relief and pride. She had done it; she had faced her fear.
After the performance, Jenny felt a rush of emotions. Backstage, her mom was waiting with a big smile and open arms. “You were amazing, Jenny!” she exclaimed, hugging her tightly. “I knew you could do it.” Jenny smiled, feeling tears of joy in her eyes. “I did it, Mom. I really did it,” she said, holding the necklace. From that day on, Jenny felt more confident and willing to try new things. She realized that facing her fear wasn’t as scary as she had imagined, especially with the memory of her grandmother’s courage close to her heart.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了一个11岁的女孩珍妮总是很害羞和安静,她很少在课堂上发言,经常觉得自己被忽视了。一天,她的老师宣布学校要举行才艺表演。在妈妈的鼓励下,珍妮决定参加演出,并且送了珍妮一条项链作为鼓励。在项链的陪伴和鼓励下,珍妮努力练习,最终完美完成了演出。
详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“当珍妮唱歌时,她感到自己的信心在增长”可知,第一段可描写珍妮演唱的经过以及收获了观众的掌声。
②由第二段首句内容“演出结束后,珍妮感到一阵激动”可知,第二段可描写演出结束后妈妈祝贺珍妮以及珍妮的感悟。
2.续写线索:开始演出——完成演出——获得掌声——感到激动——妈妈祝贺——珍妮感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①完成:finish/complete
②集中:focus on/concentrate on
③拥抱:hug/embrace
情绪类
①高兴:joy/happiness
②可怕:scary/frightening
【点睛】[高分句型1] By the time she finished, there was a moment of silence followed by a burst of applause. (运用了by the time引导时间状语从句)
[高分句型2] She realized that facing her fear wasn’t as scary as she had imagined, especially with the memory of her grandmother’s courage close to her heart. (运用了that引导宾语从句)
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