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高中英语考试听力部分，第一节听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3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。I love this painting. You really have a gift. Thanks, but that's my sister's work. I write books. The tie is sixty eight dollars and the t shirt is eighty two dollars. Here is my credit card. How did I do in the exam? Look at her. SHE seems to be on top of the world now. Then SHE must have done very well. Is that little boy your grandson? Don't you think i'm too Young to have a grandson? He is my sister son. sorry, but he does look a little like you. Yes, IT does, doesn't he? I cannot stay here one more minute. What is bothering you? The noise? Who is making that noise? It's our neighbour or mister black. He is working in his garden. Let me go and ask him to stop. 第二节，听下面五段对话或独白。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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟。听完后各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第6至7题。Could you turn off the radio? I don't like this song. why? It's a good song. It's too noisy. I like soft music. Then i'll just find some soft music for you. thanks. But I don't like having music on while i'm reading a book. Could you just turn IT off? Okay, now it's quiet. So what are you reading . a classic by jane Austin emr. I love that book. Could you turn off the radio? I don't like this song. why? It's a good song. It's too noisy. I like soft music. Then i'll just find some soft music for you. thanks. But I don't like having music on while i'm reading a book. Could you just turn IT off? Okay, now it's quiet. So what are you reading . a classic by jane Austin emr. I love that book. 听下面一段对话，回答第8至10题。Could you help me with the housework? Sorry, but i'm busy with my homework. Didn't you finish your homework half an hour ago? Now you are sitting there watching T. V. Why not ask mike to help you? He seems like he'd be happy to help you. He is busy with his schoolwork. Aper just stop watching T, V, and come and help me. Mom will be back around seven. I want to give her a surprise. I can't finish all the housework in half an hour. Why didn't you do IT earlier? I was cooking supper for you. Okay, i'll help you. Could you help me with the housework? Sorry, but i'm busy with my homework. Didn't you finish your homework half an hour ago? Now you are sitting there watching T. V. Why not ask mike to help you? He seems like he'd be happy to help you. He is busy with his schoolwork. Aper just stop watching T, V, and come and help me. Mom will be back around seven. I want to give her a surprise. I can't finish all the housework in half an hour. Why didn't you do IT earlier? I was cooking supper for you. Okay, i'll help you. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至13题。That's a french textbook. You have there. Are you learning french? Yes, I have been learning french for two years. then you must be good at IT now. No. though I have been learning french for two years, I can't speak IT. You must be kidding. No, i'm not. I don't have a teacher. I'm just learning by myself, and I have no one to practice with, but I can read simple french articles. Why not find a teacher? It's too expensive. I can't afford IT. Don't worry. I believe I will find some french learners to chat with some day. We could study together. I have always wanted to learn friend. Now I finally have a chance. We can find a teacher. I'm sure we can afford IT, or we can attend a french training course. That sounds like a good idea. That's a french textbook. You have there. Are you learning french? Yes, I have been learning french for two years. then you must be good at IT now. No, though I have been learning french for two years. I can't speak IT. You must be kidding. No, i'm not. I don't have a teacher. I'm just learning by myself, and I have no one to practice with, but I can read simple french articles. Why not find a teacher? It's too expensive. If I can't afford IT, don't worry, I believe I will find some other french learners to chat with. Some day we could study together. I have always wanted to learn french. Now I finally have a chance. We can find a teacher. I'm sure we can afford IT, or we can attend a french training course. That sounds like a good idea. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至17题。When did you take this . picture about three years ago, when I was studying in canada, these were all my classmates, except the one on the left. Was he your professor? But isn't he too Young to be a professor? He is Young. He was only about thirty five years old, and he looked very Young then. He was a good professor. We all liked him. He was funny and like hanging out with us. You were lucky to have such a good professor. All my professors were either old man or old ladies. Some of them were very boring. Well. old professors usually have achieved a lot. I'm sure you could learn a lot from them. That's true. So did you take any other pictures in canada? I'd like to have a look at them, if you have any. Sure, but they are upstairs. I'll get them and be right back. When did you take this . picture about three years ago, when I was studying in canada? These were all my classmates, except the one on the left. Was he your professor? But isn't he too Young to be a professor? He is Young. He was only about thirty five years old, and he looked very Young then. He was a good professor. We all liked him. He was funny and like hanging out with us. You were lucky to have such a good professor. All my professors were either old man or old blading. Some of them were very boring. Well. old professors usually have achieved a lot. I'm sure you could learn a lot from them. That's true. So did you take any other pictures in canada? I'd like to have a look at them, if you have any. Sure, but they are upstairs. I'll get them and be right back. 听下面一段独白，回答第18至20题。And finally, on T, V diary or word about some of the programs on your screens tonight after the news on B, B, C, there's Miller and Edwards. The two comedians have saved a lot of their best jokes for this special program, which is the last of the present series. Tonight show lasts an hour instead of the usual half hour. Miller and Edwards is joined by famous actor gals well by who plays an angry motorists in one beginning. Tonight is started three thousand and american science fiction series. It's been on television in the U. S. A for the last two months, and comments on the show has been mixed. IT certainly has some fine actors, but there is a limit to how much a director can do with stories as weak as these. I'm sure i've seen most of the scenery before in other shows from the same studio. Perhaps some of the money they saved on the scenery should be spent on getting some Better writers. Don't forget that from tomorrow, T, V area is going to be at six thirty PM, instead of eight thirty for three weeks because of the tennis competitions. When the competitions finished at the start of july will be back at our usual time. So thanks for listening. And finally, on T, V diary, a word about some of the programs on your screens tonight after the news on B, B, C, there's Miller and Edwards. The two comedians have saved a lot of their best jokes for this special program, which is the last of the present series tonight show. Last an hour instead of the usual half hour. Miller and Edwards is joined by famous actor gals will be plays an angry motorists in one scene beginning tonight is started three thousand and american science fiction series. It's been on television in the U. S. A. For the last two months, and comments on the show has been mixed. IT certainly has some fine actors, but there is a limit to how much a director can do with stories as weak as these. I'm sure i've seen most of the scenery before in other shows from the same studio. Perhaps some of the money they saved on the scenery should be spent on getting some Better writers. Don't forget that from tomorrow, T, V area is going to be at six thirty PM, instead of eight thirty for three weeks because of the tennis competitions. When the competitions finished at the start of july will be back at our usual time. So thanks for listening. 2024-2025学年第二学期高三年级一模模拟 英语试卷 （2025.03） 第一部分听力（共两节,满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分,满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,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。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man do? A. A painter B. A publisher. C. A writer. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: I love this painting. You really have a gift. M: Thanks. But that my sister’s work. I write books. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How much does the man have to pay in total? A. 148 dollars. B. 150 dollars. C. 152 dollars. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: The tie is 68 dollars and the T-shirt is 82 dollars. M: Here is my credit card. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman think of Ann? A. She did well in the exam. B. She could have done better. C. She isn’t good at her studies. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: How did Anne do in the exam? M: Look at her. She seems to be on top of the world now. W: Then she must have done very well. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Who is the little boy? A. The woman’s son. B. The woman’s grandson. C. The woman’s nephew. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: Is that little boy your grandson? W: Don’t you think I’m too young to have a grandson? He is my sister’s son. M: Sorry, but he does look a little like you. W: Yes, he does, doesn’t he? 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is bothering the man? A. The noise from the street. B. The noise from Mr. Black’s garden. C. The noise from the woman’s garden. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: I cannot stay here one more minute. W: What is bothering you? M: The noise? Who is making that noise? W: It’s our neighbor, Mr. Black. He is working in his garden. Let me go and ask him to stop. 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, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟；听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What is the woman doing? A. Doing some reading. B. Writing a paper. C. Listening to music. 7. What are the speakers talking about? A. Turning off the radio. B. Playing some soft music. C. Buying a book. 【答案】6. A 7. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Could you turn off the radio? I don’t like this song. M: Why? It’s a good song. W: It’s too noisy. I like soft music. M: Then I’ll just find some soft music for you, W: Thanks. But I don’t like having music on while I’m reading a book. Could you just turn it off? M: Okay, now it’s quiet. So what are you reading? W: A classic by Jane Austen, Emma. M: I love that book. 听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What is the man probably doing? A. Writing his school paper. B. Doing the housework. C. Watching TV. 9. What time is it now? A. About 6:00. B. About 6:30. C. About 7:00. 10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Mother and son. B. Sister and brother. C. Teacher and student. 【答案】8. C 9. B 10. B 【解析】 【原文】W: Could you help me with the housework? M: Sorry, but I’m busy with my homework. W: Didn’t you finish your homework half an hour ago? Now you are sitting there watching TV. M: Why not ask Mike to help you? He seems like he’d be happy to help you. W: He is busy with his school paper. Just stop watching TV and come and help me. Mom will be back around seven, I want to give her a surprise. I can’t finish all the housework in half an hour. M: Why didn’t you do it earlier? W: I was cooking supper for you. M: Okay? I’ll help you. 听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. How long has the man been learning French? A. For two months. B. For one year. C. For two years. 12 What does the man think of finding a teacher? A. It’s meaningless. B. It’s too expensive. C. It’s worthy. 13. What does the woman advise the man to do? A. Learn French with her. B. Learn by himself. C. Read French articles. 【答案】11. C 12. B 13. A 【解析】 【原文】W: That’s a French textbook you have there. Are you learning French? M: Yes, I have been learning French for two years W: Then you must be good at it now. M: No, though I have been learning French for two years. I can’t speak it. W: You must be kidding. M: No, I’m not. I don’t have a teacher. I’m just learning by myself and I have no one to practice with. But I can read simple French articles. W: Why not find a teacher? M: It’s too expensive. I can’t afford it. Don’t worry. I believe I will find some other French learners to chat with some day. W: We could study together. I have always wanted to learn French. Now I finally have a chance. We can find a teacher. M: I’m sure. We can afford it, or we can attend a French training course. W: That sounds like a good idea. 听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. Where did the man take this picture? A. In the USA. B. In Canada. C. In Japan. 15. How old is the professor now? A. 32 years old. B. 35 years old. C. 38 years old. 16. What did the man think of his professor? A. Boring. B. Funny. C. Strict. 17. What will the man do next? A. Get some pictures. B. Call his professor. C. Hang out with the woman. 【答案】14. B 15. C 16. B 17. A 【解析】 【原文】W: When did you take this picture? M: About three years ago, when I was studying in Canada. These were all my classmates except the one on the left. W: Was he your professor? But isn’t he too young to be a professor? M: He is young He was only about 35 years old and he looked very young then. He was a good professor. We all liked him. He was funny and liked hanging out with us. W: You were lucky to have such a good professor. All my professors were either old men or old ladies. Some of them were very boring. M: Well, old professors usually have achieved a lot. I’m sure you could learn a lot from them. W: That’s true. So did you take any other pictures in Canada? I’d like to have a look at them, if you have any, M: Sure. But they are upstairs. I’ll get them and be right back. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 18. How long will Miller and Edwards last tonight? A. Half an hour. B. An hour. C. Two hours. 19. What does the speaker say about Stardate 3,000? A. Its stories are not very good. B Its actors are inexperienced. C. Its director is an American. 20. What time does TV Diary start tonight? A. At 6:30. B. At 8:30. C. At 9:30. 【答案】18. B 19. A 20. B 【解析】 【原文】 W: And finally on TV Diary, a word about some of the programs on your screens tonight. After the news on BBC. There’s Miller and Edwards. The two comedians have saved a lot of their best jokes for this special program, which is the last of the present series. To tonight’s Show lasts an hour instead of the usual half hour. Miller and Edwards is joined by famous actor Giles Welly, who plays an angry motorist in one scene. Beginning tonight is Stardate 3000, an American science fiction series. It’s been on television in the USA for the last two months and comments on the show have been mixed. It certainly has some fine actors, but there is a limit to how much a director can do with stories as weak as these. I’m sure I’ve seen most of the scenery before in other shows from the same studio. Perhaps some of the money they saved on the scenery should be spent on getting some better writers. Don’t forget that from to morrow TV Diary is going to be at six thirty PM instead of eight thirty for three weeks because of the tennis competitions. When the competitions finish at the start of July, we’ll be back at our usual time. So thanks for listening. 第二部分阅读（共两节,满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分,满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Where to go to see the northern lights When it comes to seeing the northern lights, there are many incredible destinations worldwide, including Norway, Finland, Iceland, Russia, and the USA. Over our 12 years of operation, we’ve met many travelers who visited these locations with high hopes but left disappointed after failing to see the auroras (极光). However, when they arrive in Yellowknife, they are often pleasantly surprised and amazed to witness the northern lights on their very first night! Our prime location, directly beneath the Aurora Oval, combined with our devoted tourist guides, significantly increases your chances of experiencing this breathtaking phenomenon. That’s why aurora seekers from around the world come to Yellowknife to enjoy the display! Our passion Lights Over Yellowknife is a small team of individuals passionate about putting smiles on people’s faces, which drives us to offer these unique tours. We love entertaining special requests in hopes of making your dreams come true. If you’ re interested in something not listed on our site or have an idea that complements (补足) what we offer, please let us know! We’re here to make it happen and ensure your adventure is truly unforgettable! Northern Lights Tour Package Contents * 1st Night $85/ person * 2nd Night $75/ person * 3rd Night + $65/ person * Airport Shuttle Service * Hotel Accommodations * Northern Lights Watching Tour Nightly (9pm-about 1:30am) * Unlimited Professional Photo Taking Service * Variety of Snacks and Warm Drinks 21. What makes Yellowknife a top choice for aurora seekers? A. Cozy accommodations. B. A more accessible location. C. Breathtaking winter landscapes. D. A higher chance of viewing the auroras. 22. What features Lights Over Yellowknife? A. It encourages strong team spirit. B. It offers tailored customer service. C It engages in recreational activities. D. It fuels tourists’ passion for the auroras. 23. How much should a couple pay for a three-night aurora tour? A. $195. B. $225. C. $390. D. $450. 【答案】21. D 22. B 23. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了加拿大城市Yellowknife的极光旅游。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段 “However, when they arrive in Yellowknife, they are often pleasantly surprised and amazed to witness the northern lights on their very first night! Our prime location, directly beneath the Aurora Oval, combined with our devoted tourist guides, significantly increases your chances of experiencing this breathtaking phenomenon. That’s why aurora seekers from around the world come to Yellowknife to enjoy the display!( 然而，当他们到Yellowknife时，他们通常会在第一个晚上看到北极光，感到惊喜和惊讶！我们的黄金位置，就在极光椭圆形的正下方，再加上我们忠诚的导游，大大增加了您体验这一惊人现象的机会。这就是为什么来自世界各地的极光爱好者来到Yellowknife观赏极光的原因！)” 可知，Yellowknife位于极光椭圆区正下方的绝佳位置，再加上热情的导游，大大增加了游客看到北极光这一令人惊叹现象的机会，这就是为什么Yellowknife成为极光探寻者的首选（A higher chance of viewing the auroras）。故选D项。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Lights Over Yellowknife is a small team of individuals passionate about putting smiles on people’s faces, which drives us to offer these unique tours. We love entertaining special requests in hopes of making your dreams come true. If you’ re interested in something not listed on our site or have an idea that complements (补足) what we offer, please let us know! We’ re here to make it happen and ensure your adventure is truly unforgettable!( Lights Over Yellowknife是一个小团队，他们热衷于让人们脸上露出微笑，这促使我们提供这些独特的旅行。我们喜欢接待特殊的要求，希望能使您的梦想成真。如果你对我们网站上没有列出的东西感兴趣，或者有什么想法可以补充我们提供的东西，请告诉我们！我们在这里让它发生，并确保您的冒险是真正难忘的！)”可知，Lights Over Yellowknife 团队热衷于让人们开心，喜欢满足特殊要求，希望实现游客的梦想，如果游客有网站上未列出的兴趣或想法，他们会尽力实现，说明它提供定制化的客户服务（It offers tailored customer service）。故选B项。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据Northern Lights Tour Package Contents中“* 1st Night $85/ person；* 2nd Night $75/person；* 3rd Night + $65/person”可知，一个人三晚的费用是85+75+65=225美元，那么一对夫妇（两个人）三晚的费用是225×2=450美元。故选D项。 B More than three centuries after she made an adventurous transatlantic voyage to study butterflies, a rare copy of the hand-coloured masterwork by the great naturalist and artist Maria Merian is returning to Amsterdam. Metamorphosis of the Suriname is one of the most fascinating (有吸引力的) books in natural history. It included some 60 richly coloured plates illustrating the different stages of development that she had observed in Suriname’s insects. Metamorphosis of the Suriname is a work of art and scientific scholarship. Merian recorded the local names of plants and insects she studied. In contrast to other European naturalists, she credited local people with helping her discover the colony’s wildlife, although didn’t name individuals. Born in 1647 in Frankfurt, Germany, Merian learned to paint in her artist father’s workshop, and became fascinated by silkworms, moths and butterflies. At that time, insects were believed to spring forth magically from mud, waste and plant matter in a process known as “spontaneous generation”. While Merian was not the first to show the transformation from egg to adult insect, her artistic talents helped to bring this message to a wider audience. The pioneering work of Merian was celebrated for its scientific accuracy and for bringing a new standard of precision to scientific illustration. In 1691 Merian moved to Amsterdam and opened her own studio. She worked as an independent artist and prepared specimens for a growing market of collectors. In Amsterdam, Merian had access to some of the finest natural history collections in the world. As she associated with famous scholars, physicians and botanists, ideas for her own voyage of discovery began to take shape. At 52, she embarked on (开始) a self-funded voyage to Suriname, driven by curiosity about the lives of insects. Her image would be dismissed as a fantasy. In the 18th century, people responded: “that’ s what you get when you send a woman to tropical places. She probably made that up”. But scientists later confirmed her findings. The spider plate was a very good example of how Merian worked. She was a really good observer. 24. What do we know about Metamorphosis of the Suriname? A. It won a book award for art. B. It listed the names of local helpers. C. It recorded Merian’s transatlantic voyage. D. It was based on Merian’s own observations. 25. What was the significance of Merian’s work? A. It had extremely high artistic value. B. It was the first natural history book. C. It shaped our understanding of insects. D. It introduced a creative research theory. 26. What inspired Merian’s idea of a personal journey to Suriname? A. Her encounter with noted scientists. B. Her ambition to expand her business. C. Her dream to travel around the world. D. Her curiosity about the lives of insects. 27. What can be inferred about nature study in Merian’s time? A. It lacked convincing evidence. B. It was conducted in tough places. C. It was considered the domain of men. D. It greatly improved women’s social status. 【答案】24. D 25. C 26. A 27. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了伟大的博物学家和艺术家玛丽亚・梅里安（Maria Merian）进行了一次充满冒险的跨大西洋之旅以研究蝴蝶，三个多世纪后，她的一本手绘彩色杰作的稀有副本正回归阿姆斯特丹。《苏里南昆虫变态图谱》是自然历史领域最具吸引力的书籍之一。文章同时讲述了梅里安的生平以及她做出的贡献。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Metamorphosis of the Suriname is one of the most fascinating (有吸引力的) books in natural history. It included some 60 richly coloured plates illustrating the different stages of development that she had observed in Suriname’s insects.( 《苏里南昆虫变态图谱》是自然史上最引人入胜的书籍之一。它包括大约60个色彩丰富的盘子，说明了她在苏里南观察到的昆虫的不同发展阶段。)” 可知，《苏里南昆虫变态图谱》是基于梅里安自己的观察（It was based on Merian’s own observations），书中有大约60幅色彩丰富的插图，描绘了她在苏里南观察到的昆虫的不同发育阶段。故选D项。 【25题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“At that time, insects were believed to spring forth magically from mud, waste and plant matter in a process known as “spontaneous generation”. While Merian was not the first to show the transformation from egg to adult insect, her artistic talents helped to bring this message to a wider audience. The pioneering work of Merian was celebrated for its scientific accuracy and for bringing a new standard of precision to scientific illustration.( 当时，人们相信昆虫会神奇地从泥土、废物和植物物质中冒出来，这一过程被称为“自然发生”。虽然梅里安不是第一个展示从卵到成虫转变的人，但她的艺术才华有助于将这一信息带给更广泛的观众。梅里安的开创性工作因其科学准确性而闻名，并为科学插图带来了新的精确标准。)”可知，当时人们认为昆虫是通过“自然发生”从泥土、废物和植物物质中神奇地产生的，而梅里安的开创性工作以其科学准确性和为科学插图带来新的精确标准而受到赞誉，她的艺术才能让更多人了解到昆虫从卵到成虫的转变，说明她的作品塑造了我们对昆虫的理解（It shaped our understanding of insects），故选C项。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“In Amsterdam, Merian had access to some of the finest natural history collections in the world. As she associated with famous scholars, physicians and botanists, ideas for her own voyage of discovery began to take shape. At 52, she embarked on (开始) a self-funded voyage to Suriname, driven by curiosity about the lives of insects.( 在阿姆斯特丹，梅里安可以接触到一些世界上最好的自然历史收藏品。当她与著名学者、医生和植物学家交往时，她自己的发现之旅的想法开始成形。52岁时，出于对昆虫生活的好奇，她自费前往苏里南。)”可知，在阿姆斯特丹，梅里安接触到了世界上一些最好的自然历史收藏，当她与著名学者、医生和植物学家交往时，她自己的探索之旅的想法开始成形，所以是她与著名科学家的接触（Her encounter with noted scientists）激发了她去苏里南的想法。故选A项。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Her image would be dismissed as a fantasy. In the 18th century, people responded: “that’ s what you get when you send a woman to tropical places. She probably made that up”.( 她的形象会被认为是一种幻想。在18世纪，人们回答说：“这就是你把一个女人送到热带地区所得到的。”这可能是她编造的。”)”可知，在18世纪，人们认为派一个女人去热带地区得到的结果可能是编造的，这暗示在梅里安那个时代，自然研究被认为是男性的领域（It was considered the domain of men）。故选C项。 C Today’s digital media deliver rapid messages — such as phone notifications and text overlays on videos — to our brains at an impressive speed, far faster than spoken words reach us. But can we process these texts as quickly as we can determine the makeup of the visuals that are also a part of our screen life? The scientists began their research by considering current scientific explanations of how we understand language, which center on word-by-word sentence processing models. They concluded these don’t effectively account for how quickly our brains can process entire sentences seen at a glance, as opposed to word by word like in speech. The scientists used a technique called magnetoencephalography, which uses magnetic (磁的) fields to track electrical activity in the brain. While being scanned, volunteers were presented with a three-word sentence structure that flashed onto a screen for 300milliseconds, followed by a second set of words that was either identical or differed by one word. The participants were asked to assess whether the second sentence was the same as the first or had been changed. The scans revealed that the left temporal cortex of the brain, which is an important part of the brain’s ability to understand language, showed higher levels of activity for three-word sentences than random word lists. The activity appeared in just 125 milliseconds. The fastest brain activity was observed when phrases like “nurses clean wounds” were presented, in comparison to noun lists such as “hearts lungs livers”. A similar rapid response was noted when sentences with a subject, verb and object were altered so that they contained an agreement error — for example “nurses cleans wounds” — or became implausible (难以置信的), for example “wounds clean nurses”. But the effect disappeared when the sentences were given less typical structures, for example “wounds nurses clean” or “wounds cleans nurses”. While the authors note they focused on English, adding that rapid at-a-glance comprehension may rely on other features in different languages, they say the study offers new insights. “The earliest stage of at-a-glance comprehension appears to be more structure than meaning driven,” they write. 28. What did the new research focus on? A. The impact of constant flood of short messages. B. Human brain’s comprehension of screen visuals. C. The essence of word-by-word sentence processing. D. Human brain’s at-a-glance sentence comprehension. 29. What task did researchers set for volunteers of the experiment? A. Indicating whether the sentences match. B. Correcting mistakes in the flashed sentences. C. Interpreting the meanings of unstructured sentences. D. Combining unrelated words to form meaningful sentences. 30. Which of the following was associated with the quickest brain response? A. Lists of nouns. B. Three-word sentences. C. Unstructured words. D. Less typical structures. 31. What does the last paragraph talk about concerning the research? A. Its implication. B. Its practical application. C. Expectations for follow-up studies. D. Scientists with new perspectives. 【答案】28. D 29. A 30. B 31. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项关于人类大脑对句子的一瞥理解，介绍了研究开展的经过以及研究的影响。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“The scientists began their research by considering current scientific explanations of how we understand language, which center on word-by-word sentence processing models. They concluded these don’t effectively account for how quickly our brains can process entire sentences seen at a glance, as opposed to word by word like in speech.(科学家们首先考虑了目前关于我们如何理解语言的科学解释，这些解释以逐字的句子处理模型为中心。他们得出的结论是，这些并不能有效地解释我们的大脑能多快地处理一眼看到的整个句子，而不是像讲话那样一个词一个词地处理)”可知，这项新研究的重点是人类大脑对句子的一瞥理解。故选D。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“The participants were asked to assess whether the second sentence was the same as the first or had been changed.(参与者被要求评估第二句话是否与第一句相同，还是被改变了)”可知，研究人员安排实验志愿者指出句子是否匹配。故选A。 【30题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“The scans revealed that the left temporal cortex of the brain, which is an important part of the brain’s ability to understand language, showed higher levels of activity for three-word sentences than random word lists. The activity appeared in just 125 milliseconds. The fastest brain activity was observed when phrases like “nurses clean wounds” were presented, in comparison to noun lists such as “hearts lungs livers”.(扫描显示，大脑的左颞叶皮层是大脑理解语言能力的重要组成部分，在三个单词的句子中比随机单词列表显示出更高的活动水平。这种活动仅在125毫秒内出现。与“心脏、肺、肝脏”等名词列表相比，当出现“护士清理伤口”等短语时，大脑活动最快)”可知，与最快的大脑反应有关是三个单词的句子。故选B。 【31题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“While the authors note they focused on English, adding that rapid at-a-glance comprehension may rely on other features in different languages, they say the study offers new insights. “The earliest stage of at-a-glance comprehension appears to be more structure than meaning driven,” they write.(虽然作者指出，他们的研究重点是英语，并补充说，快速的一瞥理解可能依赖于不同语言的其他特征，但他们表示，这项研究提供了新的见解。他们写道：“一瞥理解的最早阶段似乎更多的是结构而不是意义驱动。”)”可知，这项研究提供了新的见解，最后一段讲了研究可能的影响。故选A。 D Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a fashion word in recent years, and its impact on society is growing rapidly. AI refers to the development of computer systems that can perform tasks that would typically require human intelligence, such as learning, problem-solving, and decision making. This technology is transforming every industry, from healthcare to finance, and is expected to revolutionize the future. One area where AI is making significant strides is healthcare. AI-powered tools can analyze vast amounts of medial data and help doctors make more informed diagnoses and treatment decisions. This technology is particularly useful in fields such as radiology where AI algorithms can analyze medical images to detect abnormalities that may be missed by human eyes. In finance, AI is being used to analyze vast amounts of data to identify patterns and predict market trends. This technology can help traders make more informed decisions and reduce the risks of financial losses. Similarly AI-powered chatbots are being used in customer service, helping to improve response times and provide personalized support. As the use of AI grows, concerns about job displacement have also arisen. Some fear that Al-powered machines and robots will replace human workers, leading to mass unemployment. While this is a possibility, it is also important to note that AI will create new jobs in fields such as data analysis, software development, and robotics. Another major concern about AI is the potential for bias and discrimination. AI algorithms are only as good as the data they are trained on, and if that data contains biases, the algorithms will also be biased. This issue is particularly concerning in fields such as criminal justice, where AI-powered systems are being used to make decisions about sentencing. If these algorithms are biased, they could make existing inequalities continue in the criminal justice system. Despite these concerns, the benefits of AI are numerous and undeniable. However, to ensure that these benefits are accessible to all and to address concerns about bis and discrimination, it is crucial to continue researching and developing moral AI. 32. AI outweighs humans in healthcare because it ______. A. stops financial risks. B. recognizes market tendency. C. ensures precise judgment. D. offers personalized services. 33. What is one of the major concerns of AI? A. A large number of human workers will be laid off. B. Algorithms will be out of date. C. Unfairness may arise in criminal justice system. D. New jobs will be unavailable. 34. How does the writer mainly develop this text? A. By stating facts and citing quotes. B. By presenting influences and listing examples. C. By showing different ideas and giving reasons. D. By comparing research results and offering suggestions. 35. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Artificial Intelligence: Becoming a Fashion Word B. Artificial Intelligence: Improving Human Abilities C. Artificial Intelligence: Bettering Decision Making D. Artificial Intelligence: Revolutionizing the Future 【答案】32. C 33. A 34. B 35. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要说明了人工智能在医疗保健和金融领域的影响以及人们对人工智能的担忧。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段前两句“One area where AI is making significant strides is healthcare. AI-powered tools can analyze vast amounts of medical data and help doctors make more informed diagnoses and treatment decisions.”（人工智能正在取得重大进展的一个领域是医疗保健。人工智能驱动的工具可以分析大量的医疗数据，并帮助医生做出更知情的诊断和治疗决定。）可知，在医疗保健方面，人工智能的重要性超过了人类，因为它确保了准确的判断。故选C项。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段第二句“Some fear that AI-powered machines and robots will replace human workers, leading to mass unemployment.”（一些人担心，人工智能驱动的机器和机器人将取代人类工人，导致大规模失业。）可知，人们对人工智能的主要担忧之一是大量的人类工人将被解雇。故选A项。 【34题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句“This technology is transforming every industry, from healthcare to finance, and is expected to revolutionize the future.”（这项技术正在改变从医疗保健到金融的每个行业，预计将彻底改变未来。）及第二段最后一句“This technology is particularly useful in fields such as radiology, where AI algorithms can analyze medical images to detect abnormalities that may be missed by human eyes.”（该技术在放射学等领域尤其有用，在这些领域，人工智能算法可以分析医学图像，以检测人眼可能错过的异常。）及第三段第一句“In finance, AI is being used to analyze vast amounts of data to identify patterns and predict market trends.”（在金融领域，人工智能正被用于分析大量数据，以识别模式和预测市场趋势。）并结合下文人工智能引发的担忧可知，文章分别论述了人工智能在医疗保健和金融行业的影响及具体应用，可推知，作者通过展示人工智能带来的影响和列举例子来展开文章的。故选B项。 【35题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a fashion word in recent years, and its impact on society is growing rapidly. AI refers to the development of computer systems that can perform tasks that would typically require human intelligence, such as learning, problem-solving, and decision-making. This technology is transforming every industry, from healthcare to finance, and is expected to revolutionize the future.”（人工智能近年来已经成为一个时尚词汇，它对社会的影响正在迅速增长。人工智能是指开发计算机系统，可以执行通常需要人类智能的任务，如学习、解决问题和决策。这项技术正在改变从医疗保健到金融的每个行业，预计将彻底改变未来。）并结合后文对人工智能在医疗保健和金融行业的影响以及人们对人工智能的担忧可知，本文主要探讨的是人工智能会引起未来各行业的大变革。故D项“Artificial Intelligence: Revolutionizing the Future”（人工智能：变革未来）符合文章标题。故选D项。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Every month we get an opportunity to discuss issues facing our vendors (小贩) in a work shop setting. Difficulties discussed include various issues they face as individuals, families and in the communities that they live in. ____36____ Examples of these are alcoholism, anger and stress management, parenting skills and many others. The first topic of the year was personal development. ____37____ It’s a lifelong process, in which an individual must assess their qualities and skills, identify areas where they want to grow, and plan ways in which they can grow themselves. Ideally, everyone should be creating personal development plans for themselves and the different areas of their life. ____38____ For the vendors, their goals are selling the magazine and putting food on the table for their families. It’s very unlikely that they ever take a step back to reflect on their lives and plans. It’s therefore essential to provide them with such a space. In the recent personal development workshop, we asked them to list plans for the different areas of their lives. ____39____ Each year our vendors are supposed to, ideally, visit me, their social worker, to complete this PDP. Every festive season, the vendors travel to the Eastern Cape to spend time with their families and to rest. Travelling costs and expenses are high. When they return, they are mostly out of money to buy food. It’s also a stressful time for some because their children are going back to school and need writing materials. As a result, this year we bought and distributed R100 Pick Pay vouchers (票券) to the vendors. ____40____ They really appreciated these. A. Most of them are quite challenging for us. B. However, life gets busy and we often drown or lose ourselves in daily to-do lists. C. The experience gives them a good opportunity to complete their personal development plans (PDP). D. We handle different topics on a number of levels. E. What is personal development? F. Therefore, it is necessary for us to give guidance to them. G. We also bought stationery for some of their children. 【答案】36. D 37. E 38. B 39. C 40. G 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了我们今年为小贩处理的第一个问题就是，帮助小贩制定个人发展计划。 【36题详解】 上文“Difficulties discussed include various issues they face as individuals, families and in the communities that they live in.(所讨论的困难包括他们作为个人、家庭和他们所居住的社区所面临的各种问题。)”指出小贩所面临的问题，下文“Examples of these are alcoholism, anger and stress management, parenting skills and many others.(比如酗酒，愤怒和压力管理，养育技巧等等。)”指出小贩所面临的具体问题，由此可知，空处应该是承上启下，指出我们要处理不同的问题，D项“We handle different topics on a number of levels.(我们在不同的层面上处理不同的话题。)”符合语境，故选D。 【37题详解】 上文“The first topic of the year was personal development.(今年要处理的第一个话题是个人发展。)”提出“个人发展”是今年要处理的第一个话题，空后“It’s a lifelong process, in which an individual must assess their qualities and skills, identify areas where they want to grow, and plan ways in which they can grow themselves. (这是一个终身的过程，在这个过程中，个人必须评估自己的素质和技能，确定他们想要成长的领域，并计划他们可以成长的方式。)”具体解释了什么是个人发展，由此可知，空处应该是继续谈论个人发展，同时引起下文，E项“What is personal development?(什么是个人发展？)”和下文构成一问一答，故选E。 【38题详解】 上文“Ideally, everyone should be creating personal development plans for themselves and the different areas of their life.(理想情况下，每个人都应该为自己和生活的不同领域制定个人发展计划。)”指出理想状态下，每个人都应有个人发展计划，空处应该指出现实中的情况，B项“However, life gets busy and we often drown or lose ourselves in daily to-do lists.(然而，生活变得繁忙，我们经常淹没或失去自己在每天的待办事项清单。)”符合，和上文形成对比，故选B。 【39题详解】 上文“In the recent personal development workshop, we asked them to list plans for the different areas of their lives.(在最近的个人发展研讨会上，我们要求他们列出他们生活中不同领域的计划。)”指出，在最近的个人发展研讨会上，我们要求小贩列出他们生活中不同领域的计划。空处应该是承接上文，指出这么做的好处，C项“The experience gives them a good opportunity to complete their personal development plans (PDP).(这种经历给了他们一个完成个人发展计划(PDF)的好机会。)”符合，故选C。 【40题详解】 上文“As a result, this year we bought and distributed R100 Pick Pay vouchers (票券) to the vendors.(因此，今年我们购买并分发了100兰特的工资券给小贩)”指出我们为小贩所做的事，空后“They really appreciated these.(他们真的很感激这些。)”指出小贩很感激我们所做的一切，由此可知，空处和上文一样，描写我们为小贩所做的事，G项“We also bought stationery for some of their children.(我们还给他们的一些孩子买了文具。)”符合语境，故选G。 第三部分语言运用（共两节, 满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分） 阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I used to be proud of my carefree, adventurous attitude. But when I was about 27, something changed. I started to feel ___41___ about everyday things. A mental health advisor told me that people who have panic attacks can make it worse by ___42___ the things they worry about. Since then, I have promised to face the things that ___43___ me. This is why I ___44___ track cycling. It may not sound like an obvious strategy for ___45___ the mind and reducing anxiety, but in the almost three years I have been doing it and I have noticed a ___46___ in my mood after each session. Cycling at speed, so ___47___ to one another, I have to stay in the moment and ___48___. It helps ___49___ my head and lets me focus on something else. Nestled away from busy main roads, the velodrome (赛车场) is an ____50____ peaceful haven (港湾). It is outdoors, so over the year you see the ____51____ change as you ride. There are wonderful sunsets on summer evenings and I love the cool air in the autumn as the leaves start to ____52____. My anxiety hasn’t completely gone away but remembering what I am ____53____ of on the bike, and the way it feels to race around the track, gives me the ____54____ boost that I need. It is truly like a form of therapy (疗法) and I feel the old, ____55____ me again. 41. A. angry B. curious C. anxious D. passionate 42. A. avoiding B. pursuing C. handling D. following 43. A. scare B. attract C. please D. disappoint 44. A. referred to B. took up C. missed out D. asked about 45. A. reading B. disturbing C. challenging D. calming 46. A. mess B. disorder C. difference D. swing 47. A. open B. kind C. close D. loyal 48. A. hesitate B. concentrate C. reflect D. pray 49. A. clear B. use C. stuff D. energize 50. A. unwillingly B. unbearably C. unexpectedly D. uncomfortably 51. A. landscapes B. tracks C. cyclists D. seasons 52. A. unfold B. green C. grow D. fall 53. A. frightened B. capable C. ashamed D. considerate 54. A. confidence B. knowledge C. reputation D. creativity 55. A. sensitive B. aggressive C. humorous D. adventurous 【答案】41. C 42. A 43. A 44. B 45. D 46. C 47. C 48. B 49. A 50. C 51. D 52. D 53. B 54. A 55. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者从曾经无忧无虑、爱冒险的态度转变为对日常事物感到焦虑，并通过参与场地自行车赛这一经历来对抗焦虑，最终找回自信和自我认同的故事。 【41题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我开始对日常琐事感到焦虑。A. angry生气的；B. curious好奇的；C. anxious焦虑的；D. passionate热情的。根据下文“A mental health advisor told me that people who have panic attacks can make it worse by ___2___ the things they worry about.”可知，作者开始对日常琐事感到焦虑担忧。故选C。 【42题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一位心理健康顾问告诉我，患有恐慌症的人如果回避自己担忧的事情，情况会变得更糟。A. avoiding避免；B. pursuing追求；C. handling处理；D. following跟随、听从。根据下文“Since then, I have promised to face the things that ___3___ me.”中的“face the things”可推测，空处指的是心理健康顾问说有恐慌症发作的人如果回避他们担心的事情，情况会更糟，所以作者决定直面自己担忧的事情。故选A。 【43题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：从那以后，我发誓要直面那些让我害怕的事情。A. scare吓唬；B. attract吸引；C. please取悦；D. disappoint使失望。根据上文“A mental health advisor told me that people who have panic attacks can make it worse by ___2___ the things they worry about.”可知，听了健康顾问的建议后，作者决定要直面那些让自己担忧害怕的事情。故选A。 【44题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：这就是我开始从事场地自行车运动的原因。A. referred to提及；B. took up占据、开始从事；C. missed out错过；D. asked about询问。根据上文“ Since then, I have promised to face the things that ___3___ me.”可知，作者决定要直面那些让自己害怕的事情。由此可知，作者开始进行场地自行车运动，其目的是为了解决自己的心理问题。故选B。 【45题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这听起来可能不像是一种能平复心境、减轻焦虑的明显策略，但在我坚持这项运动的近三年时间里，我注意到每次骑行结束后，我的情绪都有所改善。A. reading阅读；B. disturbing打扰；C. challenging挑战；D. calming使平静。根据空后的“reducing anxiety”可知，这对平静心灵和减少焦虑有作用。故选D。 【46题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这听起来可能不像是一种能平复心境、减轻焦虑的明显策略，但在我坚持这项运动的近三年时间里，我注意到每次骑行结束后，我的情绪都有所改善。A. mess混乱；B. disorder失调；C. difference差异；D. swing摇摆。根据文章最后一段“It is truly like a form of therapy (疗法) and I feel the old, ___15___ me again.”以及下文内容可知，作者的情绪有了变化。故选C。 【47题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在高速骑行时，彼此之间距离很近，我必须专注当下、全神贯注。A. open打开的、开放的；B. kind仁慈、善良的；C. close亲密的、靠近的；D. loyal忠诚的。根据上文“Cycling at speed”以及下文“I have to stay in the moment and ___8___ .”以及常理可知，高速骑行时，彼此靠得很近。故选C。 【48题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在高速骑行时，彼此之间距离很近，我必须专注当下、全神贯注。A. hesitate犹豫；B. concentrate集中；C. reflect反思；D. pray祈祷。根据上文“Cycling at speed, so ___7___ to one another, ”可知，高速骑行时，彼此靠得很近；再根据下文“focus on something else”可知，高速骑行的时候，由于彼此之间距离很近，出于安全，作者需要聚精会神。故选B。 【49题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这有助于我理清思绪，让我把注意力集中在其他事情上。A. clear清除、使清醒；B. use使用；C. stuff填充；D. energize给予能量。根据上文“I have to stay in the moment and ___8___. ”可知，高速骑行的时候，由于彼此之间距离很近，出于安全，作者需要聚精会神。由此可知，聚精会神可以让作者理清思绪。短语clear one’s head意为“理清思绪，使头脑清醒”，符合句意。故选A。 【50题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：赛车场远离繁忙的主干道，是一个出乎意料宁静的避风港。A. unwillingly不情愿地；B. unbearably难以忍受地；C. unexpectedly出乎意料地；D. uncomfortably不舒服地。根据上文“Nestled away from busy main roads”可知，赛车场远离繁忙的主干道；再根据下文介绍作者观测到季节的变化可知，赛车场是一个出乎意料宁静的避风港。故选C。 【51题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：它在户外，所以一年之中，你在骑行时能看到季节的变化。A. landscapes风景；B. tracks轨迹；C. cyclists骑自行车的人；D. seasons季节。根据下文“There are wonderful sunsets on summer evenings and I love the cool air in the autumn as the leaves start to ___12___ .”可知，作者可以在骑行的时候能看到季节的变化。故选D。 【52题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：夏日的傍晚有美妙的日落，我喜欢秋天凉爽的空气，还有树叶开始飘落的景象。A. unfold展开；B. green变绿；C. grow生长；D. fall落下。根据上文“There are wonderful sunsets on summer evenings”可知，上文描述了夏日的落日；再根据空前“I love the cool air in the autumn”以及常理可知，秋日树叶开始飘落。故选D。 【53题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我的焦虑并没有完全消失，但想起自己在自行车上所能做到的事，以及在赛道上飞驰的感觉，就给了我所需的信心提振。A. frightened害怕的；B. capable有能力的；C. ashamed羞愧的；D. considerate体贴的。根据下文“the way it feels to race around the track”可推测，作者是想起自己在自行车上所能做到的事。短语be capable of意为“能够……”，符合句意。故选B。 【54题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的焦虑并没有完全消失，但想起自己在自行车上所能做到的事，以及在赛道上飞驰的感觉，就给了我所需的信心提振。A. confidence信心；B. knowledge知识；C. reputation名声；D. creativity创造力。根据上文“Since then, I have promised to face the things that ___3___ me.”可知，作者当时想要直面自己害怕的事物。再根据下文“It is truly like a form of therapy (疗法) and I feel the old, ___15___ me again.”可推测，场地自行车运动让作者有了所需要的信心。故选A。 【55题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这真的就像一种治疗方式，我感觉自己又变回了从前那个爱冒险的自己。A. sensitive敏感的；B. aggressive侵略性的；C. humorous幽默的；D. adventurous爱冒险的。根据文章第一段“I used to be proud of my carefree, adventurous attitude.”可知，作者原本拥有无忧无虑、爱冒险的态度。再根据所在句的“again”可推测，作者又变回了从前那个爱冒险的自己。故选D。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分, 满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Over decades, people ____56____ (fascinate) with exploring secret differences between male and female brains. The question of ____57____ men and women have different brains rarely fails to annoy people. Just last year, the Google engineer James Damore caused an uproar after announcing that women are ____58____ (biology) different from men in various ways. But Lise Eliot, a professor of neuroscience (神经科学) at the Chicago Medical School, says anyone who goes searching for innate differences between the sexes won’t find them. “Men and women’s brains do differ slightly, ____59____ the key finding is that these distinctions are due to the brain size, not sex or gender,” noted Lise Eliot, in ____60____ news release. “The brain is like other organs, such as the kidneys and heart, which ____61____ (be) similar enough to be transplanted between women and men quite successfully,” Eliot blames academia and the media in part ____62____ the cycle that leads to the ongoing ____63____ (argue) over brain differences. “Sex comparisons are super easy ____64____ (conduct) after an experiment is already done. If they find something, it gets another publication. If not, it gets ____65____ (ignore),” Dr. Eliot said. 【答案】56. have been fascinated 57. whether 58. biologically 59. but 60. a 61. are 62. for 63. argument##arguments 64. to conduct 65. ignored 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文，几十年来，人们一直着迷于探索男性和女性大脑之间的秘密差异，文章介绍了芝加哥医学院教授Lise Eliot对此问题的看法。 【56题详解】 考查时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：几十年来，人们一直着迷于探索男性和女性大脑之间的秘密差异。由时间状语“Over decades”可知，句子用现在完成时，主语people和动词fascinate之间是被动关系，应用现在完成时的被动语态，主语表示复数意义，助动词用have。故填have been fascinated。 【57题详解】 考查宾语从句。句意：男人和女人是否有不同的大脑这个问题很少不会让人不烦恼。空处引导并宾语从句，结合句意可知，此处表示疑问，指“男人和女人是否有不同的大脑”，宾语从句作介词of的宾语，只能用whether引导。故填whether。 【58题详解】 考查副词。句意：就在去年，谷歌的工程师James Damore宣布，女性与男性在生理上有很多不同之处，这引起了一片哗然。此处修饰形容词different，应用副词形式，biologically生物学上。故填biologically。 【59题详解】 考查连词。句意：“男性和女性的大脑确实略有不同，但关键的发现是，这些区别是由于大脑的大小，而不是性别，”Lise Eliot在新闻发布会上指出。结合句意可知，前后句是转折关系，用but连接。故填but。 【60题详解】 考查不定冠词。句意：“男性和女性的大脑确实略有不同，但关键的发现是，这些区别是由于大脑的大小，而不是性别，”Lise Eliot在新闻发布会上指出。此处泛指“一次新闻发布会”，应用不定冠词，new首字母的发音为辅音音素。故填a。 【61题详解】 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：大脑就像肾脏和心脏等其他器官一样，它们非常相似，可以在女性和男性之间成功移植。分析句子可知，which引导非限制性定语从句，代替先行词kidneys and heart，表示复数意义，且句子是一般现在时，be动词用are。故填are。 【62题详解】 考查介词。句意：Eliot指责学术界和媒体在一定程度上导致了关于大脑差异的持续争论。blame sb for…因……责备某人，固定搭配。故填for。 【63题详解】 考查名词单复数。句意：Eliot指责学术界和媒体在一定程度上导致了关于大脑差异的持续争论。此处应填名词作宾语，argument争论，可数名词，此处用单复数均可。故填argument(s)。 【64题详解】 考查动词不定式。句意：在实验完成后进行性别比较非常容易。be easy to do sth做某事很容易，固定用法。故填to conduct。 【65题详解】 考查过去分词。句意：如果他们发现了什么，就会发表。否则，它就会被忽略。主语it指代“发现的事物”，与动词ignore之间是被动关系，应用过去分词形式表示被动。故填ignored。 第四部分写作（共两节, 满分40分） 第一节应用文（满分15分） 66. 假定你是李华，你班与英国的姊妹学校某班级在线共上了一堂“经典诗歌鉴赏(Appreciation of Classic Poetry)”的交流课。请你在线上留言板上写一则评论，内容包括： 1.交流课的特点； 2.观看感受； 3.意见建议。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The online class was absolutely wonderful. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: The online class was absolutely wonderful. Themed on the Appreciation of Classic Poetry, it unfolded the eternal charm of classic poetry to us. Online as it was, this class created a totally immersive atmosphere. The highlight of the class was the short clip named “When Li Bai Meets William Wordsworth”. By comparing the differences and similarities of these two great romantic poets, the video gave us a new insight into their writing skills and the emotions hidden behind the lines. It also triggered our passion to explore more about the ever-lasting beauty of poems. Honestly, it would be better if more interactive elements, such as mini-games or real-time comments, are included in this class. Generally speaking, it was truly fantastic. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。你班与英国的姊妹学校某班级在线共上了一堂“经典诗歌鉴赏(Appreciation of Classic Poetry)”的交流课。请考生根据提示在线上留言板上写一则评论。 【详解】1.词汇积累 展示：unfold→reveal 情感：emotion →affection 触发：trigger→set off/strike 极好的：fantastic→brilliant 2.句式拓展简单句变复合句 原句：The highlight of the class was the short clip named “When Li Bai Meets William Wordsworth”. 拓展句：The highlight of the class was the short clip which was named “When Li Bai Meets William Wordsworth”. 【点睛】[高分句型1] Online as it was, this class created a totally immersive atmosphere.(运用了as引导的让步状语从句，且使用了部分倒装) [高分句型2]Honestly, it would be better if more interactive elements, such as mini-games or real-time comments, are included in this class. (运用了if引导条件状语从句) 第二节读后续写（满分25分） 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 One of my favorite possessions is a little red can. It sits among my collections, looking somewhat old and out of place. But this can is special. It has a history. It was dear to me when I was younger, but mean even more to me now. I’ve always loved to visit my grandparents in Cleburne, Texas, and as anyone in the family can tell you, there is always a gathering around the dining room table for meals and conversations so that we can keep in touch closely. It is important to keep in touch with the family members since we are busy with our own business, so my family members keep the tradition to have the gathering every month. We enjoy the moment when all of us meet in a place and communication helps us to solve the problem of isolation. As the first grandbaby, though, I was at a slight disadvantage. When I sat in the dining chair, only my nose could reach the table. Cleburne is a small town with a small population, and the phone book could only lift me an inch. So, Grandma and Grandpa came up with the idea of the little red can. It was about ten inches high, made of tin, and painted a glorious shiny red. It worked perfectly, enabling me to bang away on the table with my little spoon and cup as I tried to keep up with the joyful talks around the table. After I finished a meal, I was placed on the floor, and the can was opened, and all sorts of surprises kept me busy while the adults visited. The can was full of lovely dolls which attracted little girls like me greatly. Besides, there were fresh and novel items that were mysterious to me and left me to explore. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Pretty soon, other grandbabies started to arrive, and each of them had their own turn on the little red can. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Decades later, Grandma proudly pulled out the little red can again when I traveled to Cleburne with my daughter. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Pretty soon, other grandbabies started to arrive, and each of them had their own turn on the little red can. Whenever the little red can performed its function perfectly, Grandma would watch with fascination and contentment. Those babies, like me, was more than thrilled and busy with those attractive toys and dolls inside the magic can. The little red can was not just a storage can but it also accompanied the grandbabies through their childhood. When the last grandbaby graduated to a “real chair”, this little red can was locked up in a closet for many years. Decades later, Grandma proudly pulled out the little red can again when I traveled to Cleburne with my daughter. My daughter was the second generation to enjoy the little red can. It was a little worn, bent, and slightly rusty around an edge or two, but still worked perfectly, and my daughter loved it just as much as I had. To this day, the can is still my most treasured possession because I don’t want to lose touch with those happy memories of my childhood. It represents the love that is handed down from generation to generation. 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，以人物为线索。作者的大家庭每月都会在祖父母家相聚，而作为家族里的第一个孙辈，小的时候她够不到桌子，于是祖母就准备了一个红色的罐子，作者坐在上面就可以够得着桌面。饭后罐子就会打开，里面有各种玩具可供作者玩耍。后来其他孙辈先后到来这个家庭，他们也像作者小时候那样使用这个红罐子。几十年后，作者带着女儿来到祖母家，女儿也使用了这个红罐子。虽然这个罐子有些陈旧，但它充满了童年的回忆和代代相传的爱。 【详解】1. 续写线索： ①由续写第一段首句“很快，其他的孙辈开始来了，他们每个人都轮流坐过这个小红罐。”和第二段首句“几十年后，当我和女儿去克利本旅行时，奶奶骄傲地再次拿出了红色的小罐子。”可知，第一段可以描述其他孙辈来到这个家庭中使用这个红罐子的情景，当最后一个孙辈用完之后，这个罐子就被收起来了。 ②由续写第二段首句“几十年后，当我和女儿去克利本旅行时，奶奶骄傲地再次拿出了红色的小罐子。”可知，第二段可以描述这个罐子再次被拿出来，被作者的女儿使用，虽然它有些旧了，但依然有用，它充满了童年的回忆和代代相传的爱。 2. 段落续写：其他孙辈使用这个红罐子——红罐子被收起来——作者女儿再次使用这个红罐子——罐子充满了童年回忆和代代相传的爱 3. 词汇激活： 行为类 ①履行：perform/conduct ②失去联系：lose touch with/get out of touch/lose contact with ③传给：hand down/pass down 情绪类 ①着迷：fascination/obsession ②满足：contentment/satisfaction ③激动：thrilled/excited 【点睛】【高分句型1】Whenever the little red can performed its function perfectly, Grandma would watch with fascination and contentment.(使用了Whenever引导时间状语从句) 【高分句型2】To this day, the can is still my most treasured possession because I don’t want to lose touch with those happy memories of my childhood. (使用了because引导原因状语从句、不定式作宾语) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024-2025学年第二学期高三年级一模模拟 英语试卷 （2025.03） 第一部分听力（共两节,满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分,满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,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。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the man do? A. A painter B. A publisher. C. A writer. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How much does the man have to pay in total? A. 148 dollars. B. 150 dollars. C. 152 dollars. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What does the woman think of Ann? A. She did well in the exam. B. She could have done better. C. She isn’t good at her studies. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Who is the little boy? A. The woman’s son. B. The woman’s grandson. C. The woman’s nephew. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is bothering the man? A. The noise from the street. B. The noise from Mr. Black’s garden. C. The noise from the woman’s garden. 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, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟；听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What is the woman doing? A. Doing some reading. B. Writing a paper. C. Listening to music. 7. What are the speakers talking about? A. Turning off the radio. B. Playing some soft music. C. Buying a book. 听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What is the man probably doing? A. Writing his school paper. B. Doing the housework. C. Watching TV. 9. What time is it now? A. About 6:00. B. About 6:30. C. About 7:00. 10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Mother and son. B. Sister and brother. C. Teacher and student. 听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. How long has the man been learning French? A. For two months. B. For one year. C. For two years. 12. What does the man think of finding a teacher? A. It’s meaningless. B. It’s too expensive. C. It’s worthy. 13. What does the woman advise the man to do? A. Learn French with her. B. Learn by himself. C. Read French articles. 听下面一段较长对话, 回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. Where did the man take this picture? A. In the USA. B. In Canada. C. In Japan. 15. How old is the professor now? A. 32 years old. B. 35 years old. C. 38 years old. 16. What did the man think of his professor? A. Boring. B. Funny. C. Strict. 17. What will the man do next? A. Get some pictures. B. Call his professor. C. Hang out with the woman. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 18. How long will Miller and Edwards last tonight? A. Half an hour. B. An hour. C. Two hours. 19. What does the speaker say about Stardate 3,000? A. Its stories are not very good. B. Its actors are inexperienced. C. Its director is an American. 20. What time does TV Diary start tonight? A. At 6:30. B. At 8:30. C. At 9:30. 第二部分阅读（共两节,满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分,满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Where to go to see the northern lights When it comes to seeing the northern lights, there are many incredible destinations worldwide, including Norway, Finland, Iceland, Russia, and the USA. Over our 12 years of operation, we’ve met many travelers who visited these locations with high hopes but left disappointed after failing to see the auroras (极光). However, when they arrive in Yellowknife, they are often pleasantly surprised and amazed to witness the northern lights on their very first night! Our prime location, directly beneath the Aurora Oval, combined with our devoted tourist guides, significantly increases your chances of experiencing this breathtaking phenomenon. That’s why aurora seekers from around the world come to Yellowknife to enjoy the display! Our passion Lights Over Yellowknife is a small team of individuals passionate about putting smiles on people’s faces, which drives us to offer these unique tours. We love entertaining special requests in hopes of making your dreams come true. If you’ re interested in something not listed on our site or have an idea that complements (补足) what we offer, please let us know! We’re here to make it happen and ensure your adventure is truly unforgettable! Northern Lights Tour Package Contents * 1st Night $85/ person * 2nd Night $75/ person * 3rd Night + $65/ person * Airport Shuttle Service * Hotel Accommodations * Northern Lights Watching Tour Nightly (9pm-about 1:30am) * Unlimited Professional Photo Taking Service * Variety of Snacks and Warm Drinks 21. What makes Yellowknife a top choice for aurora seekers? A. Cozy accommodations. B. A more accessible location. C. Breathtaking winter landscapes. D. A higher chance of viewing the auroras. 22. What features Lights Over Yellowknife? A. It encourages strong team spirit. B. It offers tailored customer service. C. It engages in recreational activities. D. It fuels tourists’ passion for the auroras. 23. How much should a couple pay for a three-night aurora tour? A. $195. B. $225. C. $390. D. $450. B More than three centuries after she made an adventurous transatlantic voyage to study butterflies, a rare copy of the hand-coloured masterwork by the great naturalist and artist Maria Merian is returning to Amsterdam. Metamorphosis of the Suriname is one of the most fascinating (有吸引力的) books in natural history. It included some 60 richly coloured plates illustrating the different stages of development that she had observed in Suriname’s insects. Metamorphosis of the Suriname is a work of art and scientific scholarship. Merian recorded the local names of plants and insects she studied. In contrast to other European naturalists, she credited local people with helping her discover the colony’s wildlife, although didn’t name individuals. Born in 1647 in Frankfurt, Germany, Merian learned to paint in her artist father’s workshop, and became fascinated by silkworms, moths and butterflies. At that time, insects were believed to spring forth magically from mud, waste and plant matter in a process known as “spontaneous generation”. While Merian was not the first to show the transformation from egg to adult insect, her artistic talents helped to bring this message to a wider audience. The pioneering work of Merian was celebrated for its scientific accuracy and for bringing a new standard of precision to scientific illustration. In 1691, Merian moved to Amsterdam and opened her own studio. She worked as an independent artist and prepared specimens for a growing market of collectors. In Amsterdam, Merian had access to some of the finest natural history collections in the world. As she associated with famous scholars, physicians and botanists, ideas for her own voyage of discovery began to take shape. At 52, she embarked on (开始) a self-funded voyage to Suriname, driven by curiosity about the lives of insects. Her image would be dismissed as a fantasy. In the 18th century, people responded: “that’ s what you get when you send a woman to tropical places. She probably made that up”. But scientists later confirmed her findings. The spider plate was a very good example of how Merian worked. She was a really good observer. 24. What do we know about Metamorphosis of the Suriname? A. It won a book award for art. B. It listed the names of local helpers. C. It recorded Merian’s transatlantic voyage. D. It was based on Merian’s own observations. 25. What was the significance of Merian’s work? A. It had extremely high artistic value. B. It was the first natural history book. C. It shaped our understanding of insects. D. It introduced a creative research theory. 26. What inspired Merian’s idea of a personal journey to Suriname? A. Her encounter with noted scientists. B. Her ambition to expand her business. C. Her dream to travel around the world. D. Her curiosity about the lives of insects. 27. What can be inferred about nature study in Merian’s time? A. It lacked convincing evidence. B. It was conducted in tough places. C. It was considered the domain of men. D. It greatly improved women’s social status. C Today’s digital media deliver rapid messages — such as phone notifications and text overlays on videos — to our brains at an impressive speed, far faster than spoken words reach us. But can we process these texts as quickly as we can determine the makeup of the visuals that are also a part of our screen life? The scientists began their research by considering current scientific explanations of how we understand language, which center on word-by-word sentence processing models. They concluded these don’t effectively account for how quickly our brains can process entire sentences seen at a glance, as opposed to word by word like in speech. The scientists used a technique called magnetoencephalography, which uses magnetic (磁的) fields to track electrical activity in the brain. While being scanned, volunteers were presented with a three-word sentence structure that flashed onto a screen for 300milliseconds, followed by a second set of words that was either identical or differed by one word. The participants were asked to assess whether the second sentence was the same as the first or had been changed. The scans revealed that the left temporal cortex of the brain, which is an important part of the brain’s ability to understand language, showed higher levels of activity for three-word sentences than random word lists. The activity appeared in just 125 milliseconds. The fastest brain activity was observed when phrases like “nurses clean wounds” were presented, in comparison to noun lists such as “hearts lungs livers”. A similar rapid response was noted when sentences with a subject, verb and object were altered so that they contained an agreement error — for example “nurses cleans wounds” — or became implausible (难以置信的), for example “wounds clean nurses”. But the effect disappeared when the sentences were given less typical structures, for example “wounds nurses clean” or “wounds cleans nurses”. While the authors note they focused on English, adding that rapid at-a-glance comprehension may rely on other features in different languages, they say the study offers new insights. “The earliest stage of at-a-glance comprehension appears to be more structure than meaning driven,” they write. 28. What did the new research focus on? A. The impact of constant flood of short messages. B. Human brain’s comprehension of screen visuals. C. The essence of word-by-word sentence processing. D. Human brain’s at-a-glance sentence comprehension. 29. What task did researchers set for volunteers of the experiment? A. Indicating whether the sentences match. B. Correcting mistakes in the flashed sentences. C. Interpreting the meanings of unstructured sentences. D. Combining unrelated words to form meaningful sentences. 30 Which of the following was associated with the quickest brain response? A. Lists of nouns. B. Three-word sentences. C. Unstructured words. D. Less typical structures. 31. What does the last paragraph talk about concerning the research? A. Its implication. B. Its practical application. C. Expectations for follow-up studies. D. Scientists with new perspectives. D Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a fashion word in recent years, and its impact on society is growing rapidly. AI refers to the development of computer systems that can perform tasks that would typically require human intelligence, such as learning, problem-solving, and decision making. This technology is transforming every industry, from healthcare to finance, and is expected to revolutionize the future. One area where AI is making significant strides is healthcare. AI-powered tools can analyze vast amounts of medial data and help doctors make more informed diagnoses and treatment decisions. This technology is particularly useful in fields such as radiology where AI algorithms can analyze medical images to detect abnormalities that may be missed by human eyes. In finance, AI is being used to analyze vast amounts of data to identify patterns and predict market trends. This technology can help traders make more informed decisions and reduce the risks of financial losses. Similarly AI-powered chatbots are being used in customer service, helping to improve response times and provide personalized support. As the use of AI grows, concerns about job displacement have also arisen. Some fear that Al-powered machines and robots will replace human workers, leading to mass unemployment. While this is a possibility, it is also important to note that AI will create new jobs in fields such as data analysis, software development, and robotics. Another major concern about AI is the potential for bias and discrimination. AI algorithms are only as good as the data they are trained on, and if that data contains biases, the algorithms will also be biased. This issue is particularly concerning in fields such as criminal justice, where AI-powered systems are being used to make decisions about sentencing. If these algorithms are biased, they could make existing inequalities continue in the criminal justice system. Despite these concerns, the benefits of AI are numerous and undeniable. However, to ensure that these benefits are accessible to all and to address concerns about bis and discrimination, it is crucial to continue researching and developing moral AI. 32. AI outweighs humans in healthcare because it ______. A. stops financial risks. B. recognizes market tendency. C. ensures precise judgment. D. offers personalized services. 33. What is one of the major concerns of AI? A. A large number of human workers will be laid off. B. Algorithms will be out of date. C. Unfairness may arise in criminal justice system. D. New jobs will be unavailable. 34 How does the writer mainly develop this text? A. By stating facts and citing quotes. B. By presenting influences and listing examples. C. By showing different ideas and giving reasons. D. By comparing research results and offering suggestions. 35. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Artificial Intelligence: Becoming a Fashion Word B. Artificial Intelligence: Improving Human Abilities C. Artificial Intelligence: Bettering Decision Making D. Artificial Intelligence: Revolutionizing the Future 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。 Every month we get an opportunity to discuss issues facing our vendors (小贩) in a work shop setting. Difficulties discussed include various issues they face as individuals, families and in the communities that they live in. ____36____ Examples of these are alcoholism, anger and stress management, parenting skills and many others. The first topic of the year was personal development. ____37____ It’s a lifelong process, in which an individual must assess their qualities and skills, identify areas where they want to grow, and plan ways in which they can grow themselves. Ideally, everyone should be creating personal development plans for themselves and the different areas of their life. ____38____ For the vendors, their goals are selling the magazine and putting food on the table for their families. It’s very unlikely that they ever take a step back to reflect on their lives and plans. It’s therefore essential to provide them with such a space. In the recent personal development workshop, we asked them to list plans for the different areas of their lives. ____39____ Each year our vendors are supposed to, ideally, visit me, their social worker, to complete this PDP. Every festive season, the vendors travel to the Eastern Cape to spend time with their families and to rest. Travelling costs and expenses are high. When they return, they are mostly out of money to buy food. It’s also a stressful time for some because their children are going back to school and need writing materials. As a result, this year we bought and distributed R100 Pick Pay vouchers (票券) to the vendors. ____40____ They really appreciated these. A. Most of them are quite challenging for us. B. However, life gets busy and we often drown or lose ourselves in daily to-do lists. C. The experience gives them a good opportunity to complete their personal development plans (PDP). D. We handle different topics on a number of levels. E. What is personal development? F. Therefore it is necessary for us to give guidance to them. G. We also bought stationery for some of their children. 第三部分语言运用（共两节, 满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分） 阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I used to be proud of my carefree, adventurous attitude. But when I was about 27, something changed. I started to feel ___41___ about everyday things. A mental health advisor told me that people who have panic attacks can make it worse by ___42___ the things they worry about. Since then, I have promised to face the things that ___43___ me. This is why I ___44___ track cycling. It may not sound like an obvious strategy for ___45___ the mind and reducing anxiety, but in the almost three years I have been doing it and I have noticed a ___46___ in my mood after each session. Cycling at speed, so ___47___ to one another, I have to stay in the moment and ___48___. It helps ___49___ my head and lets me focus on something else. Nestled away from busy main roads, the velodrome (赛车场) is an ____50____ peaceful haven (港湾). It is outdoors, so over the year you see the ____51____ change as you ride. There are wonderful sunsets on summer evenings and I love the cool air in the autumn as the leaves start to ____52____. My anxiety hasn’t completely gone away but remembering what I am ____53____ of on the bike, and the way it feels to race around the track, gives me the ____54____ boost that I need. It is truly like a form of therapy (疗法) and I feel the old, ____55____ me again. 41 A. angry B. curious C. anxious D. passionate 42. A. avoiding B. pursuing C. handling D. following 43. A. scare B. attract C. please D. disappoint 44. A. referred to B. took up C. missed out D. asked about 45. A. reading B. disturbing C. challenging D. calming 46. A. mess B. disorder C. difference D. swing 47. A. open B. kind C. close D. loyal 48. A. hesitate B. concentrate C. reflect D. pray 49. A. clear B. use C. stuff D. energize 50. A. unwillingly B. unbearably C. unexpectedly D. uncomfortably 51. A. landscapes B. tracks C. cyclists D. seasons 52. A. unfold B. green C. grow D. fall 53. A. frightened B. capable C. ashamed D. considerate 54. A. confidence B. knowledge C. reputation D. creativity 55. A. sensitive B. aggressive C. humorous D. adventurous 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分, 满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Over decades, people ____56____ (fascinate) with exploring secret differences between male and female brains. The question of ____57____ men and women have different brains rarely fails to annoy people. Just last year, the Google engineer James Damore caused an uproar after announcing that women are ____58____ (biology) different from men in various ways. But Lise Eliot, a professor of neuroscience (神经科学) at the Chicago Medical School, says anyone who goes searching for innate differences between the sexes won’t find them. “Men and women’s brains do differ slightly, ____59____ the key finding is that these distinctions are due to the brain size, not sex or gender,” noted Lise Eliot, in ____60____ news release. “The brain is like other organs, such as the kidneys and heart, which ____61____ (be) similar enough to be transplanted between women and men quite successfully,” Eliot blames academia and the media in part ____62____ the cycle that leads to the ongoing ____63____ (argue) over brain differences. “Sex comparisons are super easy ____64____ (conduct) after an experiment is already done. If they find something it gets another publication. If not, it gets ____65____ (ignore),” Dr. Eliot said. 第四部分写作（共两节, 满分40分） 第一节应用文（满分15分） 66. 假定你是李华，你班与英国的姊妹学校某班级在线共上了一堂“经典诗歌鉴赏(Appreciation of Classic Poetry)”的交流课。请你在线上留言板上写一则评论，内容包括： 1.交流课的特点； 2.观看感受； 3.意见建议。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The online class was absolutely wonderful. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节读后续写（满分25分） 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 One of my favorite possessions is a little red can. It sits among my collections, looking somewhat old and out of place. But this can is special. It has a history. It was dear to me when I was younger, but mean even more to me now. I’ve always loved to visit my grandparents in Cleburne, Texas, and as anyone in the family can tell you, there is always a gathering around the dining room table for meals and conversations so that we can keep in touch closely. It is important to keep in touch with the family members since we are busy with our own business, so my family members keep the tradition to have the gathering every month. We enjoy the moment when all of us meet in a place and communication helps us to solve the problem of isolation. As the first grandbaby, though, I was at a slight disadvantage. When I sat in the dining chair, only my nose could reach the table. Cleburne is a small town with a small population, and the phone book could only lift me an inch. So, Grandma and Grandpa came up with the idea of the little red can. It was about ten inches high, made of tin, and painted a glorious shiny red. It worked perfectly, enabling me to bang away on the table with my little spoon and cup as I tried to keep up with the joyful talks around the table. After I finished a meal, I was placed on the floor, and the can was opened, and all sorts of surprises kept me busy while the adults visited. The can was full of lovely dolls which attracted little girls like me greatly. Besides, there were fresh and novel items that were mysterious to me and left me to explore. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Pretty soon, other grandbabies started to arrive, and each of them had their own turn on the little red can. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Decades later, Grandma proudly pulled out the little red can again when I traveled to Cleburne with my daughter. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$