精品解析：2025届江西省九江市高三下学期第一次高考模拟统一考试英语试卷

九江市2025年第一次高考模拟统一考试 英语 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分;满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 第Ⅰ卷(选择题，满分95分) 考生注意： 1.答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在试题卷和答题纸规定的位置上。 2.答题时，请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求，在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答，在本试题卷上的作答一律无效。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，请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纸上。 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例: How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C. 1. What will James do tomorrow? A. Write a report. B. Give a lecture. C. Watch a TV programme. 2. How much will the man pay for the sweater? A. 20 dollars. B. 80 dollars. C. 100 dollars. 3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Doctor and patient. C. Classmates. 4. What’s the woman’s main purpose for going out? A. To post a package. B. To buy milk and eggs. C. To visit a friend. 5. How might the man feel? A. Excited. B. Confident. C. Disappointed. 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 type of room did the man book? A. Single room. B. Double room. C. Family room. 7. When can the man have breakfast? A. 6:00 a. m. B. 8:40 a. m. C. 10:30 a. m. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Where does the conversation take place? A. At the man’s home. B. In a restaurant. C. In an office. 9. What is the flavor of Cantonese cuisine? A. Mild. B. Spicy. C. Sweet. 10. How does the woman like the dinner? A. Light. B. Oily. C. Tasty. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What is the man’s job? A. A doctor. B. A pilot. C. A designer. 12. What did the man think of being a pilot as a kid? 4. Thrilling. B. Rewarding. C. Challenging. 13. What is the man’s department planning to do? A. Train current employees. B. Employ new staff. C. Introduce new projects. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What is the story of London based on? A. Air pollution. B. Sunshine hours. C. Clean air. 15. What does the woman say about her city? A. Controls are in place. B. It’s heavily polluted. C. Factories are relocating. 16 Who has taken measures to protect the man’s city? A. Citizens. B. Old factories. C. The government. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What did Tian Lianyuan gain for his skillful performance? A. Money. B. Fans. C. Praise. 18. What caused Tian Lianyuan to drop out of school? A. The war. B. Family influence. C. Personal interest. 19. When did Tian Lianyuan first perform pingshu on stage? A. In his twenties. B. In his sixties. C. In his teens. 20. What did Tian Lianyuan do in 1985? A. He appeared on a TV show. B. He performed pingshu overseas. C. He had literature classes at school. 第二部分 阅读理解(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 This course will give everyone a good overview of the subject area, and would be of great value for students, investors or individuals that want to get a first introduction to finance, financial markets and how financial markets interact with the wider economy. Throughout this course, you will engage, in interactive discussions and learn from real-world examples to enhance your understanding and practical application of the principles of investments. Dates, Times and Delivery The course runs over two weeks, from 26 November to 6 December 2024, with online sessions delivered via Microsoft Teams. Sessions will be held on the following days from 19:00 to 20:30(UK time): ·Tuesday 26 November ·Friday 29 November ·Tuesday 3 December ·Friday 6 December Tutor Konrad Kleinfeld, a seasoned banker and investment professional, leads EMEA Fixed Income ETF Sales at a premier asset management firm. Konrad also teaches his knowledge in finance and AI at German institutions and has lectured at King’s College London. He boasts a BA in Banking, an Advanced Diploma from Cambridge and an Executive MBA. IT requirements This course is delivered online using Microsoft Teams. You will be required to follow the instructions we send you. To participate, you must be familiar with using a computer for purposes such as sending emails and searching the Internet. It is advised to use headphones with working speakers and microphone. Application If you would like to discuss your application or any part of the application process before applying, please click on the “Ask a question” button. 1 Who is most likely to take the course? A. Investors failing in marketing. B. Professors teaching economics. C. Students interested in economy. D. Applicants desiring degree courses. 2. What are participants supposed to do? A. Access the Internet. B. Send instructions first. C. Know video recording. D. Attend lectures in person. 3. What is the purpose of the text? A. To argue. B. To entertain. C. To advocate. D. To introduce. B As autumn approaches and we prepare for a new school year, the Education Division at the National Geographic Society (NGS) is looking forward to a new year of learning, storytelling, and opportunity. In all of our work, NGS Education remains committed to the Society’s mission to inspire and protect our planet through science, storytelling, and, of course, education. Reflecting on my career path. I initially set my sights on becoming a lawyer. However, as time went by, my interests shifted, and I was drawn towards the worlds of art and teaching. Eventually, I managed to integrate both passions, becoming an artist and a teacher. Coupled with a deep interest in learning technologies, traveling and living in different parts of the world, I would say that the little girl, who grew up in NE Washington, DC and Montgomery County, Maryland, continued to expand on her dreams. My first paying job was working at an art store in Wheaton Plaza in Maryland. I would talk to customers, demonstrate how to use different types of art supplies and then help them to select the right supplies for their projects. It feels like everything I have ever done in my professional life has led me to this position, the Chief Education Officer at the NGS. I have a deep love for learning and helping people connect with their highest aspirations and goals for themselves. Having the opportunity to listen to learners’ ideas, aspirations and questions and to connect them with the information they need, keeps me deeply engaged in my work. And what truly excites me about my role is co-creating solutions with learners to achieve their goals. In addition, the dedicated people in the Education Division, the way everyone approaches their work and their willingness to put explorers, educators and learners first really energize me. My hope is that we can provide rich content, strong immersive experiences and innovative learning to design globally relevant solutions, which sparks curiosity and action from educators, learners and communities for the sake of our planet. 4. What does paragraph 2 show about the author? A. Teaching talent. B. Technical skills. C. Dream-chasing expansion. D. Clear career intentions. 5. What motivates the author in the Education Division? A. Recreating work methods. B. Pursuing personal success. C. Prioritizing others’ needs. D. Advocating team competition. 6. Which words can best describe the author? A. Brave and considerate. B. Modest and inspiring. C. Helpful and adventurous. D. Passionate and devoted. 7. What is the author’s expectation for NGS Education? A. To focus on science education. B. To inspire planet protection. C. To advocate economic lifestyle. D. To attract innovative educators. C In a new study published in the British Journal of Health Psychology, researchers from the Universities of Bath and Southampton have revealed how just 10 minutes of daily mindfulness (正念) practice can improve wellbeing, ease depression and anxiety and help people to be more motivated to improve their lifestyle — including healthier exercise, eating and sleeping habits. The research recruited 1,247 adults from 91 countries and utilized a free mobile app called Medito to deliver brief daily mindfulness sessions. Participants were randomly allocated to either a month-long mindfulness routine or a control group that listened to excerpts (节选) from “Alice in Wonderland”. The mindfulness sessions included relaxation exercises, intention-setting, body scans, breath-focused attention and self-reflection. Surveys conducted before and after the 30-day training period revealed substantial improvements in the mindfulness group: Reduced Depression by 19.2% more than control group; Improved Wellbeing by 6.9% more; Decreased Anxiety by 12.6% more; Attitudes to Health got more positive by 7.1% over control group; Behavioural Intentions to look after health increased by 6.5% beyond control group. These benefits were largely maintained after 30 days. In follow-up surveys one month later(Day 61), the mindfulness group showed long-term improvements in their wellbeing, notably a reduction in depression, more positive attitudes and even better sleep. This research is among the first to link mindfulness practice to broader lifestyle changes, underscoring its potential for promoting healthier living habits like exercising regularly. Masha Remskar, the lead researcher and an expert in behavior change, emphasized that even short daily mindfulness practice can be a powerful tool for mental health improvement. Dr. Max Western from the University of Bath stressed the potential global impact of a light-touch, affordable mindfulness intervention (介入) on healthy lifestyle behaviors, noting its benefits still lasted after the course ended, indicating that it can help build sustainable habits. The study was supported by the UKRI Economic and Social Research Council and collaborated with the Medito Foundation, a non-profit promoting mindfulness globally through a free app alternative to subscription based services. Medito paved the way for the “30 Day Challenge”, but had no part in data collection, analysis or publication. 8. What can be inferred about daily mindfulness? A. It can cure depression and anxiety. B. It may lead to sustainable benefits. C. Its benefits are limited to stress reduction. D. It is especially effective for severe depression. 9. What does the underlined word “underscoring” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Highlighting. B. Ignoring. C. Doubting. D. Transforming. 10. What does the Medito Foundation do in the study? A. Fund the research and collect data. B. Analyse the data and release results. C. Make profits and monitor the process. D. Facilitate the study and spread mindfulness. 11. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. The Medito App: Promoting Mindfulness Practice B. Brief Daily Mindfulness: Big Benefits for Wellbeing C. Mindfulness vs. Control Group: A Comparative Study D. Recent Research in Health Psychology: Mindfulness Edition D The earliest evidence for the use of plants as drugs — possibly for medication or a pick-me-up — may have been found amid human remains in a 15,000-year-old cave burial in North Africa. According to a study published this month in Scientific Reports, researchers discovered ephedra cones (麻黄果) in an ancient burial site at the Cave of Pigeons in northeastern Morocco. Ephedra cones contain ephedrine, a powerful stimulant that speeds up communication between the brain and body. Study lead author Jacob Morales, an archaeobotanist, said the discovery highlights the important role of plants in Stone At lifeways. And the researchers think they were consumed during the burial — suggesting the plant was widely used by the Stone Age people who lived nearby at the time. Today, ephedrine is known for its ability to ease breathing and is recognized as a drug that can both narrow blood vessels(血管)and reduce certain types of bleeding. But the stimulant can also increase blood pressure and heart rate to dangerous levels. Writings from ancient China show ephedra plants have been used in traditional cold remedies (感冒药) for thousands of years and they are still sold for that purpose in markets in parts of Africa and Asia. Morales says the burial “appears to have held special meaning”, noting that the ancient site also contained evidence of butchered Barbary sheep and the large birds (bustards). “It is possible that ephedra was consumed alongside these special foods during a ritual feast attended by the group and that all these items were subsequently buried in the site with the dead.” “Ephedra is a powerful plant that can act as a strong stimulant as well as having medicinal properties. But it is also potentially dangerous and its use suggests a deep understanding of its effects. It is now impossible to know exactly why prehistoric people in Morocco were consuming the plant. But no type of use should be ignored, particularly given the context of a burial ceremony,” says archaeologist Karen Hardy of the U.K.’s University of Glasgow. 12. What is paragraph 4 mainly discussing about ephedrine? A. The danger. B. The popularity. C. The tradition. D. The usage. 13. Why are Barbary sheep and bustards mentioned in paragraph 5? A. To reveal the origin of crucial custom. B. To indicate the significance of the funeral. C. To showcase the lifestyles of ancient times. D To illustrate the widespread use of ephedra. 14. What does Karen Hardy imply in the last paragraph? A. Ephedra was primarily used for medical purposes. B. Ancient rituals relied solely on plant-based practices. C. Stone Age people understood the effects of the plant well. D. The burial site provides clear evidence of medicinal uses. 15. What does the text mainly talk about? A. Evidence of ephedra use in Stone Age. B. The risks and benefits of using ephedrine. C. Medicinal practices in ancient North Africa. D. The role of ritual feasts in prehistoric cultures. 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。 You can help yourself make wiser choices by visualizing your future self. Below are three ideas to connect with your future self and enhance present decision-making. ____16____ Researchers have shown that visualizing future events can assist individuals in delaying immediate satisfaction. Interestingly, one doesn’t need to consider the future rewards of such delay; just thinking about the future seems to work. For example, if you’re trying to decide whether to start a project now or postpone it, picture yourself in routine future settings like grocery shopping or an upcoming meeting. ____17____. The more real and vivid the future feels, the more likely you are to make a decision that your future self won’t regret. Send a message to your future self. FutureMe.org offers a unique service that allows individuals to send emails to their future selves, prompting them to picture what their future selves will be doing and how they will feel about the choices made now. ____18____ What are your hopes for your future self? What would your future self thank you for is you committed yourself to certain goals today? Psychologist Hal says that even briefly reflecting on what you’d write in such a letter can make you feel more connected to your future self. Imagine your future self. ____19____ In one experiment, couch potatoes were asked to imagine either a hoped-for future self who engages in regular exercise and enjoys good health or a feared future self who remains inactive and suffers from health problems. Astonishingly, both visualizations motivated them to get off the couch and exercise more frequently over the next two months compared to a control group that did not imagine a future self. To boost your willpower, imagine two possible future selves: one changing and benefiting and the other unchanging and suffering. ____20____. This can inspire positive changes and help learn from past experiences. A. Create a future memory. B. Visualize a future success. C. Avoid thinking about the future as it may lead to anxiety. D. Studies show that imagining your future self can increase your present self’s willpower. E. Moreover, let yourself vividly daydream about how you feel for your past self’s choices. F. Use this opportunity to tell your future self about your current plans to reach long-term goals. G. This practice sparks your brain to think more concretely about your current choices’ consequences. 第三部分 英语知识运用(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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Recently, a simple act of kindness on a flight to Washington D. C. has touched numerous people. As passengers were boarding the plane, a 94-year-old woman found herself lost and unable to ____21____ her seat. She appeared ____22____. Noticing the elderly woman’s ____23____, a flight attendant was about to ____24____, when a gentleman in first class rose to his feet and offered his own seat to her. After that, he made his way to the back of the plane and took the seat originally ____25____ to her. “Never in my 94 years has anyone done such a thing for me,” she said, voice trembling with ____26____. She hugged the man tightly, tears welling up in her eyes. “Thank you, young man,” she added, ____27____ touched by his kindness. Later, the flight attendant ____28____ this heartwarming story online, noting how the man’s ____29____ act changed the atmosphere on board. “It was amazing to see how his simple act not only made the old lady’s day, but also _____30_____ the spirits of everyone around,” she remarked. “Even the slightest act of kindness can _____31_____ and influence those around us, creating a ripple (涟漪) effect-of _____32_____.” In a world often filled with chaos and negativity, this touching incident serves as a beautiful _____33_____ that kindness, no matter how small, can make a difference. It’s a call to action, _____34_____ us all to extend kindness and be the _____35_____ in someone else’s day. 21. A. reserve B. occupy C. locate D. describe 22. A. confused B. annoyed C. relaxed D. disappointed 23. A. fear B. eagerness C. hesitation D. struggle 24. A. walk off B. look away C. step in D. give up 25. A. assigned B. donated C. labelled D. registered 26. A. admiration B. excitement C. suspicion D. gratitude 27. A. faintly B. clearly C. seemingly D. accidentally 28. A. reported B. shared C. witnessed D. memorized 29. A. cautious B. brave C. selfless D. innovative 30. A. lifted B. renewed C. ignored D. overwhelmed 31. A. drive B. inspire C. enhance D. develop 32. A. integrity B. harmony C. complexity D. positivity 33. A. lesson B. example C. reminder D. exception 34. A. urging B. forcing C. allowing D. requesting 35. A. anchor B. light C. door D. window 第Ⅱ卷(非选择题，满分55分) 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 Silk Road, a centuries-old trade route, is commonly linked to silk. However, in a recent salon exploring its legacies (遗产) in Xi’ an, Marcella Eesta, ____36____ Italian archaeologist, suggests a more meaningful symbol: camels. These animals, she argues, remind us that the Silk Road ____37____ (build) by living beings — humans and animals alike. Camels served as the actual means of trade, ____38____ (shape) the routes and connecting the world beyond. Silk, ____39____was initially a luxury item, became a medium of exchange between diverse regions and ethnic groups. As trade volumes increased, silk became more ____40____ (access), promoting participation and cultural exchange. Porcelain (瓷器), another symbol of status from China, is associated ____41____ the name of the country. It also headed westward, influencing global tastes and tradıtions. So when ____42____ (ask) about China, people think of chinaware as well as just tea. Food and spice ____43____ (export), such as cinnamon, peppercorns, and apricots, were among the first items ____44____ (travel)along the Silk Road, enriching global cuisines and leaving a lasting influence on local cuisines like yangrou paomo, a beef or lamb stew with bread. The legend of Marco Polo bringing pasta to Italy from China, though not historically accurate, highlights the spirit of the Silk Road — a shared appreciation for cultural _____45_____ (diverse) and knowledge exchange. Moreover, the Silk Road’s legacy (遗产) continues to bridge people across time and space, fostering a sense of global community. 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，准备向校英语报投稿一篇短文，分享一次春节前与家人大扫除的经历。内容包括： (1)大扫除意义； (2)参与的过程； (3)你的感受。 注意： (1)写作词数应80个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Spring Festival Cleaning ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 Maggie loved gardening, but her family lived in a small apartment with no outdoor space. Every day after school, she would walk past a community garden and admire vivid flowers and orderly rows of vegetables. The bright colors and fragrant smells filled her with joy and she often wondered what it would be like to have a place of her own to grow plants. Gardening felt like something magical — a way to create life and beauty with her own hands. One afternoon, as she lingered (流连) by the garden gate, she noticed an elderly man, Mr. Lewis, watering the plants. His movements were slow and cautious as though each drop of water were a gift to the soil. Gathering her courage, Maggie approached him and asked, “Excuse me, can I help you take care of the garden?” Mr. Lewis looked surprised at first, but then a warm smile spread across his face. “Of course,” he said, handing her a small watering can. Maggie’s heart leapt with joy. From that day on, Maggie visited the garden every afternoon. Mr. Lewis became her mentor, patiently teaching her how to plant seeds, cut bushes and remove weeds. He showed her how to care for different plants, explaining which ones needed more sunlight and which ones grew better in the shade. Maggie quickly fell in love with her new role. The once small act of watering turned into a passion and she eagerly absorbed every bit of knowledge Mr. Lewis shared. Soon, she was planting her own little section in the garden, watching with pride as tiny green sprouts (嫩芽) pushed through the soil. One day, however, Maggie noticed that some plants were starting to wilt (枯萎). Heart sinking, she walked up to Mr. Lewis and inquired about it. Mr. Lewis let out a deep, heavy sigh and then explained, “The garden is now short on funds. Without money for water, seeds and tools, it will have to close.” At this moment, Maggie felt as if her heart were broken into a million pieces. 注意： (1)续写词数应为150个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Determined to help, she started brainstorming ways to save the garden. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Maggie’s effort also inspired the entire community to get involved. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 听力答案：1-5 BBCAC 6-10 ABBAC 11-15 CABAB 16-20CBACA 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 九江市2025年第一次高考模拟统一考试 英语 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分;满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 第Ⅰ卷(选择题，满分95分) 考生注意： 1.答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在试题卷和答题纸规定的位置上。 2.答题时，请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求，在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答，在本试题卷上的作答一律无效。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，请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纸上。 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例: How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C. 1. What will James do tomorrow? A. Write a report. B. Give a lecture. C. Watch a TV programme. 2. How much will the man pay for the sweater? A. 20 dollars. B. 80 dollars. C. 100 dollars. 3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Doctor and patient. C. Classmates. 4 What’s the woman’s main purpose for going out? A. To post a package. B. To buy milk and eggs. C. To visit a friend. 5. How might the man feel? A. Excited. B. Confident. C. Disappointed. 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 type of room did the man book? A. Single room. B. Double room. C. Family room. 7. When can the man have breakfast? A. 6:00 a. m. B. 8:40 a. m. C. 10:30 a. m. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Where does the conversation take place? A. At the man’s home. B. In a restaurant. C. In an office. 9. What is the flavor of Cantonese cuisine? A. Mild. B. Spicy. C. Sweet. 10. How does the woman like the dinner? A. Light. B. Oily. C. Tasty. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What is the man’s job? A. A doctor. B. A pilot. C. A designer. 12. What did the man think of being a pilot as a kid? 4. Thrilling. B. Rewarding. C. Challenging. 13. What is the man’s department planning to do? A. Train current employees. B. Employ new staff. C. Introduce new projects. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What is the story of London based on? A. Air pollution. B. Sunshine hours. C. Clean air. 15. What does the woman say about her city? A. Controls are in place. B. It’s heavily polluted. C. Factories are relocating. 16. Who has taken measures to protect the man’s city? A. Citizens. B. Old factories. C. The government. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What did Tian Lianyuan gain for his skillful performance? A. Money. B. Fans. C. Praise. 18. What caused Tian Lianyuan to drop out of school? A. The war. B. Family influence. C. Personal interest. 19. When did Tian Lianyuan first perform pingshu on stage? A. In his twenties. B. In his sixties. C. In his teens. 20. What did Tian Lianyuan do in 1985? A. He appeared on a TV show. B. He performed pingshu overseas. C. He had literature classes at school. 第二部分 阅读理解(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 This course will give everyone a good overview of the subject area, and would be of great value for students, investors or individuals that want to get a first introduction to finance, financial markets and how financial markets interact with the wider economy. Throughout this course, you will engage, in interactive discussions and learn from real-world examples to enhance your understanding and practical application of the principles of investments. Dates, Times and Delivery The course runs over two weeks from 26 November to 6 December 2024, with online sessions delivered via Microsoft Teams. Sessions will be held on the following days from 19:00 to 20:30(UK time): ·Tuesday 26 November ·Friday 29 November ·Tuesday 3 December ·Friday 6 December Tutor Konrad Kleinfeld, a seasoned banker and investment professional, leads EMEA Fixed Income ETF Sales at a premier asset management firm. Konrad also teaches his knowledge in finance and AI at German institutions and has lectured at King’s College London. He boasts a BA in Banking, an Advanced Diploma from Cambridge and an Executive MBA. IT requirements This course is delivered online using Microsoft Teams. You will be required to follow the instructions we send you. To participate, you must be familiar with using a computer for purposes such as sending emails and searching the Internet. It is advised to use headphones with working speakers and microphone. Application If you would like to discuss your application or any part of the application process before applying, please click on the “Ask a question” button. 1. Who is most likely to take the course? A. Investors failing in marketing. B. Professors teaching economics. C. Students interested in economy. D. Applicants desiring degree courses. 2. What are participants supposed to do? A. Access the Internet. B. Send instructions first. C. Know video recording. D. Attend lectures in person. 3. What is the purpose of the text? A. To argue. B. To entertain. C. To advocate. D. To introduce. 【答案】1. C 2. A 3. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一个经济课程的情况，包括时间安排、导师信息和要求等。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“This course will give everyone a good overview of the subject area, and would be of great value for students, investors or individuals that want to get a first introduction to finance, financial markets and how financial markets interact with the wider economy.(本课程将使每个人对该学科领域有一个很好的概述，对于想要第一次了解金融、金融市场以及金融市场如何与更广泛的经济相互作用的学生、投资者或个人来说，这门课程非常有价值)”可知，对经济感兴趣的学生最有可能选这门课。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“This course is delivered online using Microsoft Teams.(本课程使用Microsoft Teams在线授课)”可知，参与者应该接入互联网。故选A。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“This course will give everyone a good overview of the subject area, and would be of great value for students, investors or individuals that want to get a first introduction to finance, financial markets and how financial markets interact with the wider economy.(本课程将使每个人对该学科领域有一个很好的概述，对于想要第一次了解金融、金融市场以及金融市场如何与更广泛的经济相互作用的学生、投资者或个人来说，这门课程非常有价值)”结合文章主要介绍了一个经济课程的情况，包括时间安排、导师信息和要求等。可知，文章的目的是介绍课程。故选D。 B As autumn approaches and we prepare for a new school year, the Education Division at the National Geographic Society (NGS) is looking forward to a new year of learning, storytelling, and opportunity. In all of our work, NGS Education remains committed to the Society’s mission to inspire and protect our planet through science, storytelling, and, of course, education. Reflecting on my career path. I initially set my sights on becoming a lawyer. However, as time went by, my interests shifted, and I was drawn towards the worlds of art and teaching. Eventually, I managed to integrate both passions, becoming an artist and a teacher. Coupled with a deep interest in learning technologies, traveling and living in different parts of the world, I would say that the little girl, who grew up in NE Washington, DC and Montgomery County, Maryland, continued to expand on her dreams. My first paying job was working at an art store in Wheaton Plaza in Maryland. I would talk to customers, demonstrate how to use different types of art supplies and then help them to select the right supplies for their projects. It feels like everything I have ever done in my professional life has led me to this position, the Chief Education Officer at the NGS. I have a deep love for learning and helping people connect with their highest aspirations and goals for themselves. Having the opportunity to listen to learners’ ideas, aspirations and questions and to connect them with the information they need, keeps me deeply engaged in my work. And what truly excites me about my role is co-creating solutions with learners to achieve their goals. In addition, the dedicated people in the Education Division, the way everyone approaches their work and their willingness to put explorers, educators and learners first really energize me. My hope is that we can provide rich content, strong immersive experiences and innovative learning to design globally relevant solutions, which sparks curiosity and action from educators, learners and communities for the sake of our planet. 4. What does paragraph 2 show about the author? A. Teaching talent. B. Technical skills. C. Dream-chasing expansion. D. Clear career intentions. 5. What motivates the author in the Education Division? A. Recreating work methods. B. Pursuing personal success. C. Prioritizing others’ needs. D. Advocating team competition. 6. Which words can best describe the author? A. Brave and considerate. B. Modest and inspiring. C. Helpful and adventurous. D. Passionate and devoted. 7. What is the author’s expectation for NGS Education? A To focus on science education. B. To inspire planet protection. C. To advocate economic lifestyle. D. To attract innovative educators. 【答案】4. C 5. C 6. D 7. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。本文是国家地理学会（NGS）教育部门的首席教育官的自述，主要讲述了她的职业生涯、对教育的热情以及她在NGS教育部门的愿景。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段的“Reflecting on my career path. I initially set my sights on becoming a lawyer. However, as time went by, my interests shifted, and I was drawn towards the worlds of art and teaching. Eventually, I managed to integrate both passions, becoming an artist and a teacher. Coupled with a deep interest in learning technologies, traveling and living in different parts of the world, I would say that the little girl, who grew up in NE Washington, DC and Montgomery County, Maryland, continued to expand on her dreams. (回顾我的职业生涯，我最初的目标是成为一名律师。然而，随着时间的推移，我的兴趣发生了转变，我被艺术和教学的世界所吸引。最终，我成功地将这两种热情结合在一起，成为了一名艺术家和教师。再加上对学习技术、旅行和在世界不同地方生活的浓厚兴趣，我想说，这个在华盛顿特区东北部和马里兰州蒙哥马利县长大的小女孩，一直在拓展她的梦想。)”可知，作者从最初的律师梦想到后来的艺术家和教师身份，再到对全球旅行和学习技术的兴趣，主要展示了作者如何不断追求和拓展自己的梦想。故选C。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段的“In addition, the dedicated people in the Education Division, the way everyone approaches their work and their willingness to put explorers, educators and learners first really energize me. (此外，教育部门中那些敬业的人，每个人对待工作的方式，以及他们愿意将探索者、教育者和学习者放在首位，真的让我充满活力。)”可知，作者在教育部门中受到激励是因为同事们愿意将他人的需求放在首位。故选C。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段的“Coupled with a deep interest in learning technologies, traveling and living in different parts of the world, I would say that the little girl, who grew up in NE Washington, DC and Montgomery County, Maryland, continued to expand on her dreams. (再加上对学习技术、旅行和在世界不同地方生活的浓厚兴趣，我想说，这个在华盛顿特区东北部和马里兰州蒙哥马利县长大的小女孩，一直在拓展她的梦想。)”以及第四段的“In addition, the dedicated people in the Education Division, the way everyone approaches their work and their willingness to put explorers, educators and learners first really energize me. (此外，教育部门中那些敬业的人，每个人对待工作的方式，以及他们愿意将探索者、教育者和学习者放在首位，真的让我充满活力。)”可知，此处描述了自己对教育和艺术的热爱，以及如何在职业生涯中不断追求和拓展自己的梦想；再根据第四段的“Having the opportunity to listen to learners’ ideas, aspirations and questions and to connect them with the information they need, keeps me deeply engaged in my work. (有机会倾听学习者的想法、愿望和问题，并将它们与他们需要的信息联系起来，使我深深地投入到我的工作中。)”可知，表达了作者一直备受激励并积极地投入到工作中，这些描述都表明作者是一个充满热情和奉献精神的人。故选D。 【7题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段的“My hope is that we can provide rich content, strong immersive experiences and innovative learning to design globally relevant solutions, which sparks curiosity and action from educators, learners and communities for the sake of our planet. (我的希望是，我们能够提供丰富的内容、强烈的沉浸式体验和创新的学习方式来设计全球相关的解决方案，从而激发教育者、学习者和社区的好奇心和行动，为了我们的星球而共同努力。)”可知，作者希望NGS教育能够提供多样的学习方式，以激发人们对地球保护的好奇心和行动。故选B。 C In a new study published in the British Journal of Health Psychology, researchers from the Universities of Bath and Southampton have revealed how just 10 minutes of daily mindfulness (正念) practice can improve wellbeing, ease depression and anxiety and help people to be more motivated to improve their lifestyle — including healthier exercise, eating and sleeping habits. The research recruited 1,247 adults from 91 countries and utilized a free mobile app called Medito to deliver brief daily mindfulness sessions. Participants were randomly allocated to either a month-long mindfulness routine or a control group that listened to excerpts (节选) from “Alice in Wonderland”. The mindfulness sessions included relaxation exercises, intention-setting, body scans, breath-focused attention and self-reflection. Surveys conducted before and after the 30-day training period revealed substantial improvements in the mindfulness group: Reduced Depression by 19.2% more than control group; Improved Wellbeing by 6.9% more; Decreased Anxiety by 12.6% more; Attitudes to Health got more positive by 7.1% over control group; Behavioural Intentions to look after health increased by 6.5% beyond control group. These benefits were largely maintained after 30 days. In follow-up surveys one month later(Day 61), the mindfulness group showed long-term improvements in their wellbeing, notably a reduction in depression, more positive attitudes and even better sleep. This research is among the first to link mindfulness practice to broader lifestyle changes, underscoring its potential for promoting healthier living habits like exercising regularly. Masha Remskar, the lead researcher and an expert in behavior change, emphasized that even short daily mindfulness practice can be a powerful tool for mental health improvement. Dr. Max Western from the University of Bath stressed the potential global impact of a light-touch, affordable mindfulness intervention (介入) on healthy lifestyle behaviors, noting its benefits still lasted after the course ended, indicating that it can help build sustainable habits. The study was supported by the UKRI Economic and Social Research Council and collaborated with the Medito Foundation, a non-profit promoting mindfulness globally through a free app alternative to subscription based services. Medito paved the way for the “30 Day Challenge”, but had no part in data collection, analysis or publication. 8. What can be inferred about daily mindfulness? A. It can cure depression and anxiety. B. It may lead to sustainable benefits. C. Its benefits are limited to stress reduction. D. It is especially effective for severe depression. 9. What does the underlined word “underscoring” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Highlighting. B. Ignoring. C. Doubting. D. Transforming. 10. What does the Medito Foundation do in the study? A. Fund the research and collect data. B. Analyse the data and release results. C. Make profits and monitor the process. D. Facilitate the study and spread mindfulness. 11. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. The Medito App: Promoting Mindfulness Practice B. Brief Daily Mindfulness: Big Benefits for Wellbeing C. Mindfulness vs. Control Group: A Comparative Study D. Recent Research in Health Psychology: Mindfulness Edition 【答案】8. B 9. A 10. D 11. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了研究发现正念练习有助于改善健康，解释了研究的过程以及发现。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第三段“These benefits were largely maintained after 30 days. In follow-up surveys one month later(Day 61), the mindfulness group showed long-term improvements in their wellbeing, notably a reduction in depression, more positive attitudes and even better sleep.(这些好处在30天后基本保持不变。在一个月后（第61天）的后续调查中，正念组显示出他们的健康状况有了长期的改善，尤其是抑郁的减少，更积极的态度，甚至更好的睡眠)”可知，日常正念可能会带来可持续的好处。故选B。 【9题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“its potential for promoting healthier living habits like exercising regularly(它在促进更健康的生活习惯（如定期锻炼）方面的潜力)”以及“Masha Remskar, the lead researcher and an expert in behavior change, emphasized that even short daily mindfulness practice can be a powerful tool for mental health improvement.(首席研究员、行为改变方面的专家Masha Remskar强调，即使是每天短暂的正念练习，也可以成为改善心理健康的有力工具)”可知，研究强调了正念练习在促进锻炼等更健康生活习惯方面的潜力。故划线词意思是“强调”。故选A。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“The study was supported by the UKRI Economic and Social Research Council and collaborated with the Medito Foundation, a non-profit promoting mindfulness globally through a free app alternative to subscription based services. Medito paved the way for the “30 Day Challenge”, but had no part in data collection, analysis or publication.(这项研究得到了UKRI经济和社会研究委员会的支持，并与Medito基金会合作，这是一家通过免费应用程序替代订阅服务在全球推广正念的非营利组织。Medito为“30天挑战”铺平了道路，但没有参与数据收集、分析或发布)”可知，Medito基金会在这项研究中促进学习和传播正念。故选D。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“In a new study published in the British Journal of Health Psychology, researchers from the Universities of Bath and Southampton have revealed how just 10 minutes of daily mindfulness (正念) practice can improve wellbeing, ease depression and anxiety and help people to be more motivated to improve their lifestyle — including healthier exercise, eating and sleeping habits.(在《英国健康心理学杂志》上发表的一项新研究中，来自巴斯大学和南安普顿大学的研究人员揭示了每天10分钟的正念练习如何改善健康，缓解抑郁和焦虑，并帮助人们更有动力改善他们的生活方式——包括更健康的锻炼、饮食和睡眠习惯)”结合文章主要介绍了研究发现正念练习有助于改善健康，解释了研究的过程以及发现可知，B选项“每日简短的正念：对健康大有裨益”最符合文章标题。故选B。 D The earliest evidence for the use of plants as drugs — possibly for medication or a pick-me-up — may have been found amid human remains in a 15,000-year-old cave burial in North Africa. According to a study published this month in Scientific Reports, researchers discovered ephedra cones (麻黄果) in an ancient burial site at the Cave of Pigeons in northeastern Morocco. Ephedra cones contain ephedrine, a powerful stimulant that speeds up communication between the brain and body. Study lead author Jacob Morales, an archaeobotanist, said the discovery highlights the important role of plants in Stone At lifeways. And the researchers think they were consumed during the burial — suggesting the plant was widely used by the Stone Age people who lived nearby at the time. Today, ephedrine is known for its ability to ease breathing and is recognized as a drug that can both narrow blood vessels(血管)and reduce certain types of bleeding. But the stimulant can also increase blood pressure and heart rate to dangerous levels. Writings from ancient China show ephedra plants have been used in traditional cold remedies (感冒药) for thousands of years and they are still sold for that purpose in markets in parts of Africa and Asia. Morales says the burial “appears to have held special meaning”, noting that the ancient site also contained evidence of butchered Barbary sheep and the large birds (bustards). “It is possible that ephedra was consumed alongside these special foods during a ritual feast attended by the group and that all these items were subsequently buried in the site with the dead.” “Ephedra is a powerful plant that can act as a strong stimulant as well as having medicinal properties. But it is also potentially dangerous and its use suggests a deep understanding of its effects. It is now impossible to know exactly why prehistoric people in Morocco were consuming the plant. But no type of use should be ignored, particularly given the context of a burial ceremony,” says archaeologist Karen Hardy of the U.K.’s University of Glasgow. 12. What is paragraph 4 mainly discussing about ephedrine? A. The danger. B. The popularity. C. The tradition. D. The usage. 13. Why are Barbary sheep and bustards mentioned in paragraph 5? A. To reveal the origin of crucial custom. B. To indicate the significance of the funeral. C. To showcase the lifestyles of ancient times. D. To illustrate the widespread use of ephedra. 14. What does Karen Hardy imply in the last paragraph? A. Ephedra was primarily used for medical purposes. B. Ancient rituals relied solely on plant-based practices. C. Stone Age people understood the effects of the plant well. D. The burial site provides clear evidence of medicinal uses. 15 What does the text mainly talk about? A. Evidence of ephedra use in Stone Age. B. The risks and benefits of using ephedrine. C. Medicinal practices in ancient North Africa. D. The role of ritual feasts in prehistoric cultures. 【答案】12. D 13. B 14. C 15. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了在石器时代北非发现麻黄使用的证据。 【12题详解】 主旨大意题。由文章第四段中“Today, ephedrine is known for its ability to ease breathing and is recognized as a drug that can both narrow blood vessels(血管)and reduce certain types of bleeding. But the stimulant can also increase blood pressure and heart rate to dangerous levels. Writings from ancient China show ephedra plants have been used in traditional cold remedies (感冒药) for thousands of years and they are still sold for that purpose in markets in parts of Africa and Asia. (如今，麻黄碱因其能够缓解呼吸问题而闻名，也被认为是一种既能收缩血管又能减少某些类型出血的药物。但这种兴奋剂也可能使血压和心率升高到危险水平。中国古代文献表明，麻黄植物已被用作传统感冒药数千年，至今在非洲和亚洲部分地区的市场上仍有出售。)”可知，本段主要讨论麻黄碱的用途。故选D。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。由文章第五段“Morales says the burial “appears to have held special meaning”, noting that the ancient site also contained evidence of butchered Barbary sheep and the large birds (bustards). “It is possible that ephedra was consumed alongside these special foods during a ritual feast attended by the group and that all these items were subsequently buried in the site with the dead.” (Morales说，这个墓葬“似乎具有特殊意义”，并指出该遗址还发现了被宰杀的巴巴里羊和大鸟（鸨）的证据。“麻黄可能是在群体参加的仪式盛宴中与这些特殊食物一起食用的，而所有这些物品随后都与死者一起埋葬在这个遗址。”)”可知，提到北非绵羊和鸨是为了表明这个葬礼有特殊意义，进而说明麻黄的使用可能与这个重要葬礼相关，从而暗示葬礼的重要性。故选B。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。由文章最后一段中““Ephedra is a powerful plant that can act as a strong stimulant as well as having medicinal properties. But it is also potentially dangerous and its use suggests a deep understanding of its effects. It is now impossible to know exactly why prehistoric people in Morocco were consuming the plant. But no type of use should be ignored, particularly given the context of a burial ceremony,” says archaeologist Karen Hardy of the U.K.’s University of Glasgow. (英国格拉斯哥大学的考古学家Karen Hardy表示：“麻黄是一种强效植物，既可以作为强效兴奋剂，又具有药用价值。但它也可能具有潜在危险性，它的使用表明古人对其功效有着深刻的理解。现在已无法确切知道摩洛哥史前人为何要食用这种植物。但考虑到葬礼的背景，任何一种用途都不应被忽视。”)”可知，石器时代的人们很好地理解了这种植物的效果。故选C。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是由第一段“The earliest evidence for the use of plants as drugs — possibly for medication or a pick-me-up — may have been found amid human remains in a 15,000-year-old cave burial in North Africa. (在北非一个有着15,000年历史的洞穴墓葬中的人类遗骸中，可能发现了人类最早将植物用作药物——可能是为了治疗或提神——的证据。)”和第三段“Study lead author Jacob Morales, an archaeobotanist, said the discovery highlights the important role of plants in Stone At lifeways. And the researchers think they were consumed during the burial — suggesting the plant was widely used by the Stone Age people who lived nearby at the time. (该研究的主要作者、植物考古学家Jacob Morales表示，这一发现凸显了植物在石器时代生活方式中的重要作用。研究人员认为，麻黄果是在葬礼期间被食用的，这表明当时住在附近的石器时代人广泛使用这种植物。)”可知，文章主要讲述了在北非一个15000年前的洞穴墓葬中发现麻黄果的研究，这表明石器时代的人们可能已经将植物作为药物使用。因此，文章主要讨论的是关于石器时代麻黄使用的证据。故选A。 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。 You can help yourself make wiser choices by visualizing your future self. Below are three ideas to connect with your future self and enhance present decision-making. ____16____ Researchers have shown that visualizing future events can assist individuals in delaying immediate satisfaction. Interestingly, one doesn’t need to consider the future rewards of such delay; just thinking about the future seems to work. For example, if you’re trying to decide whether to start a project now or postpone it, picture yourself in routine future settings like grocery shopping or an upcoming meeting. ____17____. The more real and vivid the future feels, the more likely you are to make a decision that your future self won’t regret. Send a message to your future self. FutureMe.org offers a unique service that allows individuals to send emails to their future selves, prompting them to picture what their future selves will be doing and how they will feel about the choices made now. ____18____ What are your hopes for your future self? What would your future self thank you for is you committed yourself to certain goals today? Psychologist Hal says that even briefly reflecting on what you’d write in such a letter can make you feel more connected to your future self. Imagine your future self. ____19____ In one experiment, couch potatoes were asked to imagine either a hoped-for future self who engages in regular exercise and enjoys good health or a feared future self who remains inactive and suffers from health problems. Astonishingly, both visualizations motivated them to get off the couch and exercise more frequently over the next two months compared to a control group that did not imagine a future self. To boost your willpower, imagine two possible future selves: one changing and benefiting and the other unchanging and suffering. ____20____. This can inspire positive changes and help learn from past experiences. A. Create a future memory. B. Visualize a future success. C. Avoid thinking about the future as it may lead to anxiety. D. Studies show that imagining your future self can increase your present self’s willpower. E. Moreover, let yourself vividly daydream about how you feel for your past self’s choices. F. Use this opportunity to tell your future self about your current plans to reach long-term goals. G. This practice sparks your brain to think more concretely about your current choices’ consequences. 【答案】16. A 17. G 18. F 19. D 20. E 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要提出了一些与未来的自己联系在一起的三个想法，可以提高你现在的决策能力。 【16题详解】 根据本段内容“Researchers have shown that visualizing future events can assist individuals in delaying immediate satisfaction. Interestingly, one doesn’t need to consider the future rewards of such delay; just thinking about the future seems to work. For example, if you’re trying to decide whether to start a project now or postpone it, picture yourself in routine future settings like grocery shopping or an upcoming meeting.(研究人员已经证明，想象未来的事件可以帮助人们推迟眼前的满足感。有趣的是，人们不需要考虑这种延迟的未来回报；只考虑未来似乎很有效。例如，如果你想决定是现在开始一个项目还是推迟它，想象一下自己在日常的未来环境中，比如去杂货店购物或即将到来的会议)”可知，本段主要说明通过对未来的想象，建立对未来的记忆，从而提高决策能力。故A选项“创造未来的记忆”符合语境。故选A。 【17题详解】 根据上文“For example, if you’re trying to decide whether to start a project now or postpone it, picture yourself in routine future settings like grocery shopping or an upcoming meeting.(例如，如果你想决定是现在开始一个项目还是推迟它，想象一下自己在日常的未来环境中，比如去杂货店购物或即将到来的会议)”可知，上文给出了一个具体的例子，推测本句承接上文，说明这一做法所带来的影响。故G选项“这个练习会激发你的大脑更具体地思考你当前选择的后果”符合语境。故选G。 【18题详解】 根据上文“Send a message to your future self. FutureMe.org offers a unique service that allows individuals to send emails to their future selves, prompting them to picture what their future selves will be doing and how they will feel about the choices made now.(给未来的自己发一条信息。FutureMe.org提供了一项独特的服务，允许个人向未来的自己发送电子邮件，促使他们想象未来的自己会做什么，以及他们对现在做出的选择有何感受)”以及后文“What are your hopes for your future self? What would your future self thank you for is you committed yourself to certain goals today? Psychologist Hal says that even briefly reflecting on what you’d write in such a letter can make you feel more connected to your future self.(你对未来的自己有什么希望？如果你今天致力于某些目标，你未来的自己会感谢你什么？心理学家哈尔说，即使是简单地思考一下你在这样一封信中会写些什么，也能让你觉得与未来的自己联系得更紧密)”可知，后文列举的问题表明可以利用发送电子邮件这个服务反思自我，故F选项“利用这个机会告诉未来的自己，为了达到长期目标，你目前的计划是什么”符合语境。故选F。 【19题详解】 根据上文“Imagine your future self.(想象未来的自己)”以及后文“In one experiment, couch potatoes were asked to imagine either a hoped-for future self who engages in regular exercise and enjoys good health or a feared future self who remains inactive and suffers from health problems. Astonishingly, both visualizations motivated them to get off the couch and exercise more frequently over the next two months compared to a control group that did not imagine a future self.(在一项实验中，电视迷们被要求想象一个充满希望的未来的自己，他经常锻炼身体，身体健康；或者一个令人恐惧的未来的自己，他不活跃，身体健康。令人惊讶的是，与没有想象未来自己的对照组相比，这两种想象都促使他们在接下来的两个月里离开沙发，更频繁地锻炼)”可知，后文的实验表明，通过想象未来的自己可以增加自己对于任务的坚持和意志力。D选项中willpower对应后文willpower。故D选项“研究表明，想象未来的自己可以增强现在的自己的意志力”符合语境。故选D。 【20题详解】 根据上文“To boost your willpower, imagine two possible future selves: one changing and benefiting and the other unchanging and suffering.(为了增强你的意志力，想象两种可能的未来的自己：一种是改变的，受益的，另一种是不变的，受苦的)”以及后文“This can inspire positive changes and help learn from past experiences.(这可以激发积极的变化，并有助于从过去的经验中学习)”可知，本句是对上文的补充说明，论述其他增强意志力的方法，故E选项“此外，让你自己生动地做白日梦，想象你对过去自己的选择有什么感觉”符合语境，故选E。 第三部分 英语知识运用(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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Recently, a simple act of kindness on a flight to Washington D. C. has touched numerous people. As passengers were boarding the plane, a 94-year-old woman found herself lost and unable to ____21____ her seat. She appeared ____22____. Noticing the elderly woman’s ____23____, a flight attendant was about to ____24____, when a gentleman in first class rose to his feet and offered his own seat to her. After that, he made his way to the back of the plane and took the seat originally ____25____ to her. “Never in my 94 years has anyone done such a thing for me,” she said, voice trembling with ____26____. She hugged the man tightly, tears welling up in her eyes. “Thank you, young man,” she added, ____27____ touched by his kindness. Later, the flight attendant ____28____ this heartwarming story online, noting how the man’s ____29____ act changed the atmosphere on board. “It was amazing to see how his simple act not only made the old lady’s day, but also _____30_____ the spirits of everyone around,” she remarked. “Even the slightest act of kindness can _____31_____ and influence those around us, creating a ripple (涟漪) effect-of _____32_____.” In a world often filled with chaos and negativity, this touching incident serves as a beautiful _____33_____ that kindness, no matter how small, can make a difference. It’s a call to action, _____34_____ us all to extend kindness and be the _____35_____ in someone else’s day. 21. A. reserve B. occupy C. locate D. describe 22. A. confused B. annoyed C. relaxed D. disappointed 23. A. fear B. eagerness C. hesitation D. struggle 24. A. walk off B. look away C. step in D. give up 25. A. assigned B. donated C. labelled D. registered 26. A. admiration B. excitement C. suspicion D. gratitude 27. A. faintly B. clearly C. seemingly D. accidentally 28. A. reported B. shared C. witnessed D. memorized 29. A. cautious B. brave C. selfless D. innovative 30. A. lifted B. renewed C. ignored D. overwhelmed 31. A. drive B. inspire C. enhance D. develop 32. A. integrity B. harmony C. complexity D. positivity 33. A. lesson B. example C. reminder D. exception 34. A. urging B. forcing C. allowing D. requesting 35. A. anchor B. light C. door D. window 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. A 26. D 27. B 28. B 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. D 33. C 34. A 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了飞机上一位绅士主动把自己的座位让给一位年迈的老人，他的善举感动了众人。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当乘客们登上飞机时，一位94岁高龄的老妇人发现自己迷路了，无法找到自己的座位。A. reserve预订；B. occupy占据，占用；C. locate定位，找到；D. describe描述。根据上文“a 94-year-old woman found herself lost and unable to”和下文“her seat”可知，老妇人发现自己迷路了，所以老妇人无法找到自己的座位。故选C。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她看起来很困惑。A. confused困惑的；B. annoyed恼怒的；C. relaxed放松的；D. disappointed失望的。根据上文“a 94-year-old woman found herself lost”可知，老妇人迷路了，所以看起来困惑。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：一位乘务员注意到了老妇人的挣扎，正要介入，这时，头等舱里的一位绅士站了起来，主动把自己的座位让给了她。A. fear恐惧；B. eagerness渴望；C. hesitation犹豫；D. struggle难事，挣扎脱身。根据上文“a 94-year-old woman found herself lost and unable to ____ her seat”可知，老妇人迷路了且找不到座位，所以她此时在挣扎。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意同上。A. walk off走开；B. look away移开视线；C. step in介入，插手；D. give up放弃。根据上文“Noticing the elderly woman’s ____ , a flight attendant was about to”可知，一位乘务员注意到了老妇人的挣扎，所以空乘人员想帮忙，即介入这件事。故选C。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：之后，他走到飞机后部，坐上了原本分配给她的座位。A. assigned分配；B. donated捐赠；C. labelled贴标签；D. registered登记。根据上文“he made his way to the back of the plane and took the seat originally”和下文“to her”可知，此处指原本分配给老妇人的座位。assign sth. to sb.“把某物分配给某人”。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“在我94年的生命中，从没有人这样为我做过，”她声音颤抖着，充满了感激。A. admiration钦佩；B. excitement兴奋；C. suspicion怀疑；D. gratitude感激。根据上文“a gentleman in first class rose to his feet and offered his own seat to her”可知，一位绅士把自己的座位让给了老妇人，所以老妇人对此很感激。故选D。 【27题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：“谢谢你，年轻人，”她补充道，显然被他的善良所感动。A. faintly微弱地；B. clearly清楚地，显然；C. seemingly似乎；D. accidentally意外地。根据上文“tears welling up in her eyes”和下文“touched by his kindness”可知，老妇人流泪了，显然是被绅士的善良所感动。故选B。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：后来，这位空乘人员在网上分享了这个感人的故事，并注意到这位男士的无私行为改变了飞机上的气氛。A. reported报道；B. shared分享；C. witnessed目击；D. memorized记住。根据空后的“this heartwarming story online”可知，空乘人员在网上分享了这个感人的故事。share sth. online“在网上分享某物”。故选B。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. cautious谨慎的；B. brave勇敢的；C. selfless无私的；D. innovative创新的。根据上文“a gentleman in first class rose to his feet and offered his own seat to her”可知，一位绅士把自己的座位让给了老妇人，这是无私的行为。故选C。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她说：“令人惊讶的是，他的这一简单举动不仅让老太太的一天变得美好，而且还振奋了周围每个人的精神。”A. lifted提高；B. renewed更新，恢复；C. ignored忽视；D. overwhelmed淹没。根据空后的“the spirits of everyone around”和上文“made the old lady’s day”可知，绅士的善举不仅让老太太开心，而且也振奋了周围每个人的精神。lift one’s spirits“振奋某人的精神”。故选A。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：即使是微不足道的善举也能激励和影响我们周围的人，产生积极的涟漪效应。A. drive驾驶；B. inspire激励；C. enhance提高；D. develop发展。根据空后的“and influence those around us”可知，此处指善举能激励和影响周围的人。故选B。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. integrity正直；B. harmony和谐；C. complexity复杂；D. positivity积极。根据上文“this heartwarming story”和“his simple act not only made the old lady’s day, but also ____ the spirits of everyone around”可知，空乘人员讲述的这个温暖人心的故事，以及绅士的善举，都产生了积极的涟漪效应。故选D。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在这个常常充满混乱和消极的世界里，这一感人的事件是一个美丽的提醒，即无论多小的善意都能产生影响。A. lesson教训；B. example例子；C. reminder提醒；D. exception例外。根据空后的“that kindness, no matter how small, can make a difference”可知，此处指这一感人的事件是一个美丽的提醒，后文是提醒的内容。故选C。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这是一个行动的号召，敦促我们所有人展现出善意，成为别人生活中的光。A. urging敦促；B. forcing强迫；C. allowing允许；D. requesting要求。根据上文“It’s a call to action”和下文“us all to extend kindness”可知，这是一个行动的号召，敦促我们所有人展现出善意。故选A。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. anchor锚；B. light光；C. door门；D. window窗户。根据上文“In a world often filled with chaos and negativity”、“us all to extend kindness”和下文“in someone else’s day”可知，在这个充满混乱和消极的世界里，作者号召我们展现出善意，成为别人生活中的光。be the light in someone’s life“成为别人生活中的光”。故选B。 第Ⅱ卷(非选择题，满分55分) 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 Silk Road, a centuries-old trade route, is commonly linked to silk. However, in a recent salon exploring its legacies (遗产) in Xi’ an, Marcella Eesta, ____36____ Italian archaeologist, suggests a more meaningful symbol: camels. These animals, she argues, remind us that the Silk Road ____37____ (build) by living beings — humans and animals alike. Camels served as the actual means of trade, ____38____ (shape) the routes and connecting the world beyond. Silk, ____39____was initially a luxury item, became a medium of exchange between diverse regions and ethnic groups. As trade volumes increased, silk became more ____40____ (access), promoting participation and cultural exchange. Porcelain (瓷器), another symbol of status from China, is associated ____41____ the name of the country. It also headed westward, influencing global tastes and tradıtions. So when ____42____ (ask) about China, people think of chinaware as well as just tea. Food and spice ____43____ (export), such as cinnamon, peppercorns, and apricots, were among the first items ____44____ (travel)along the Silk Road, enriching global cuisines and leaving a lasting influence on local cuisines like yangrou paomo, a beef or lamb stew with bread. The legend of Marco Polo bringing pasta to Italy from China, though not historically accurate, highlights the spirit of the Silk Road — a shared appreciation for cultural _____45_____ (diverse) and knowledge exchange. Moreover, the Silk Road’s legacy (遗产) continues to bridge people across time and space, fostering a sense of global community. 【答案】36. an 37. was built 38. shaping 39. which 40. accessible 41. with 42. asked 43. exports 44. to travel 45. diversity 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了丝绸之路的起源以及丝绸之路上的一些货品。 【36题详解】 考查冠词。句意：然而，在最近在西安举办的一场探索其遗产的沙龙中，意大利考古学家Marcella Eesta提出了一个更有意义的象征：骆驼。结合句意，此处archaeologist为泛指，且Italian是发音以元音音素开头的单词。故填an。 【37题详解】 考查时态语态。句意：她认为，这些动物提醒我们，丝绸之路是由生物——人类和动物——建造的。此处为that从句的谓语动词，主语the Silk Road与build之间构成被动关系，发生在过去，所以此处使用一般过去时的被动语态，主语为第三人称单数，谓语用单数。故填was built。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：骆驼是真正的贸易工具，塑造了路线，连接了世界。此处为非谓语动词作状语，camels与shape构成主动关系，故用现在分词作状语。故填shaping。 【39题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：丝绸，最初是一种奢侈品，成为不同地区和民族之间交换的媒介。此处为非限制性定语从句修饰先行词Silk，在从句作主语，指物。故填which。 【40题详解】 考查形容词。句意：随着贸易量的增加，丝绸变得更容易获得，促进了参与和文化交流。此处为形容词作表语，access的形容词accessible，与上文more构成比较级。故填accessible。 【41题详解】 考查介词。句意：瓷器是中国社会地位的另一个象征，它与中国的名字联系在一起。短语be associated with表示“与……联系在一起”。故填with。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：因此，当被问及中国时，人们想到不仅仅是茶，还有瓷器。此处为状语从句的省略，从句省略主语和be动词，且为被动关系，用过去分词形式。故填asked。 【43题详解】 考查名词的数。句意：食品和香料出口，如肉桂、胡椒和杏子，是首批沿着丝绸之路旅行的物品，丰富了全球美食，并对当地美食产生了持久的影响，比如羊肉泡馍，一种用面包炖牛肉或羊肉。根据上文Food and spice以及后文were可知，此处名词为复数形式。故填exports。 【44题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：食品和香料出口，如肉桂、胡椒和杏子，是首批沿着丝绸之路旅行的物品，丰富了全球美食，并对当地美食产生了持久的影响，比如羊肉泡馍，一种用面包炖牛肉或羊肉。此处为非谓语动词作定语，items由序数词修饰，后跟不定式作后置定语。故填to travel。 【45题详解】 考查名词。句意：马可波罗将意大利面食从中国带到意大利的传说，虽然在历史上并不准确，但却彰显了丝绸之路的精神——对文化多样性和知识交流的共同欣赏。此处作介词的宾语，所以用名词，diverse的名词为diversity意为“多样性”。故填diversity。 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，准备向校英语报投稿一篇短文，分享一次春节前与家人大扫除的经历。内容包括： (1)大扫除的意义； (2)参与的过程； (3)你的感受。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Spring Festival Cleaning ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Spring Festival Cleaning Spring Festival cleaning, an essential tradition in Chinese culture, symbolizes sweeping away the old year’s misfortune and embracing good luck in the new year. Last year, I joined my family in cleaning our home a week before the Spring Festival. We started by dusting furniture and organizing untidy shelves. Then, we engaged in washing windows, mopping floors, and even repainting the front door. Old and unused items were thrown away, making the house feel refreshed. This experience not only brightened our home but also deepened our family bond. Working together made the task enjoyable, and the festive atmosphere left me with a sense of renewal and anticipation for the coming year. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生按照要求向校英语报投稿一篇短文，分享一次春节前与家人大扫除的经历。 【详解】1.词汇积累 必不可少的：essential → indispensable 参与： engage in → participate in 愉快的：enjoyable → pleasurable 期待：anticipation → expectation 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Spring Festival cleaning, an essential tradition in Chinese culture, symbolizes sweeping away the old year’s misfortune and embracing good luck in the new year. 拓展句：Spring Festival cleaning, which is an essential tradition in Chinese culture, symbolizes sweeping away the old year’s misfortune and embracing good luck in the new year. 【点睛】【高分句型1】We started by dusting furniture and organizing untidy shelves. （运用了动名词短语dusting furniture和organizing untidy shelves作宾语） 【高分句型2】Working together made the task enjoyable, and the festive atmosphere left me with a sense of renewal and anticipation for the coming year.（运用了动名词短语Working together作主语） 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Maggie loved gardening, but her family lived in a small apartment with no outdoor space. Every day after school, she would walk past a community garden and admire vivid flowers and orderly rows of vegetables. The bright colors and fragrant smells filled her with joy and she often wondered what it would be like to have a place of her own to grow plants. Gardening felt like something magical — a way to create life and beauty with her own hands. One afternoon, as she lingered (流连) by the garden gate, she noticed an elderly man, Mr. Lewis, watering the plants. His movements were slow and cautious as though each drop of water were a gift to the soil. Gathering her courage, Maggie approached him and asked, “Excuse me, can I help you take care of the garden?” Mr. Lewis looked surprised at first, but then a warm smile spread across his face. “Of course,” he said, handing her a small watering can. Maggie’s heart leapt with joy. From that day on, Maggie visited the garden every afternoon. Mr. Lewis became her mentor, patiently teaching her how to plant seeds, cut bushes and remove weeds. He showed her how to care for different plants, explaining which ones needed more sunlight and which ones grew better in the shade. Maggie quickly fell in love with her new role. The once small act of watering turned into a passion and she eagerly absorbed every bit of knowledge Mr. Lewis shared. Soon, she was planting her own little section in the garden, watching with pride as tiny green sprouts (嫩芽) pushed through the soil. One day, however, Maggie noticed that some plants were starting to wilt (枯萎). Heart sinking, she walked up to Mr. Lewis and inquired about it. Mr. Lewis let out a deep, heavy sigh and then explained, “The garden is now short on funds. Without money for water, seeds and tools, it will have to close.” At this moment, Maggie felt as if her heart were broken into a million pieces. 注意： (1)续写词数应为150个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Determined to help, she started brainstorming ways to save the garden. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Maggie’s effort also inspired the entire community to get involved. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Determined to help, she started brainstorming ways to save the garden. She decided to take action. She made posters about the garden’s difficult situation and posted them around the neighborhood. She also organized a bake sale, enlisting the help of her friends and family. The community began to notice. People stopped by to buy treats and ask about the garden. Maggie’s efforts were paying off. She collected enough money to buy new seeds and pay the water bill for a while. Maggie’s effort also inspired the entire community to get involved. Neighbors who had never cared for the garden before began volunteering their time, bringing tools, and sharing gardening tips. With their joint effort, the once struggling community garden flourished, becoming a vibrant hub where people of all ages came together to nurture nature. Maggie’s dream of having a place to grow plants had become a reality, and she couldn’t be happier, knowing she had made a difference. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了麦琪虽居无户外空间的小公寓却热爱园艺，被社区花园吸引。她获得花园照料者刘易斯先生的许可，得以帮忙，在其指导下掌握多种园艺技巧，爱上自己的角色并拥有了种植区。当花园因资金短缺面临关闭、植物枯萎时，麦琪悲痛之余决心拯救，通过制作海报和组织糕饼义卖筹得资金。她的努力带动了社区居民参与，大家自愿出力、分享资源，花园重焕生机，麦琪得以实现种花梦想，且因自己带来的积极改变而满心欢喜。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“她决心要帮忙，于是开始集思广益，想办法拯救花园。”可知，第一段可描写麦琪拯救花园所采取的具体措施。 ②由第二段首句内容“麦琪的努力也激发了整个社区的参与。”可知，第二段可描写在邻居的共同努力下，社区花园蓬勃发展，成为一个充满活力的中心。 2.续写线索：她决心要帮忙——开始采取行动——努力得到了回报——激发了整个社区的参与——邻居都过来帮忙——社区花园蓬勃发展 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①决定做某事：decided to do/was determined to do ②询问：ask/inquire ③关心：cared for/showed concern for 情绪类 ①充满活力的：vibrant/lifeful ②更高兴的：happier/more delighted 【点睛】[高分句型1]Neighbors who had never cared for the garden before began volunteering their time, bringing tools, and sharing gardening tips.（运用了who引导的定语从句和现在分词作状语） [高分句型2]Maggie’s dream of having a place to grow plants had become a reality, and she couldn’t be happier, knowing she had made a difference.（运用了现在分词作状语） 听力答案：1-5 BBCAC 6-10 ABBAC 11-15 CABAB 16-20CBACA 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $