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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。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。Susan, does everyone in your family have blond hair? No, my father has Brown hair and my sister amy has the same color as his, but SHE is considering dying . her hair black. I heard residents in your town still preserve their own traditions and live in old wooden houses. You're right. Residents in my town mainly belong to the mail and two G, R. Ethnic minorities. We have our own traditions. So are you also a member of an ethnic minority? No, i'm a member of china's most numerous ethnic group. Jennifer, I heard you're travelling to a town in check republic this weekend. Are you going to visit anyone there? No, a small town holds thousands of strange records and is hosting a festival to show them. I really want to go and have a look. Henry, do you love reading the book? Not really . why it's a book about a trip in space. I thought you were interested in such books. Well, it's in french. My french for camping. Lary is quite limited. Mark, do you know who was the first champion of the twenty twenty tokyo olympics? Yes, I know. It's a chinese girl. Her name is on the tip of my tongue. It's chen yang SHE won the ten meter rifle shooting competition on saturday, july twenty fourth twenty twenty one. You're right. 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,回答第六和第7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。One man, you can speak english very well. Have you ever studied in english speaking country? No, though I haven't been to an english speaking country, I have my own ways of speaking to native english speakers. So how do you meet native english speakers? Sometimes I go to foreign bars and restaurants. I also go to sports clubs and social clubs, but I usually go to language exchange centers to practice my english. I heard your learning french and spanish. Why do you learn the languages? My work means I have to make tourists from all over the world. I need to explain tourist attractions to them. wrong. May you can speak english very well. Have you ever studied in english speaking country? No, though I haven't been to an english speaking country, I have my own ways of speaking to native english speakers. So how do you meet native english speakers? Sometimes I go to foreign bars and restaurants. I also go to sports clubs and social clubs, but I usually go to language exchange centers to practice my english. I heard your learning french and spanish. Why do you learn the languages? My work means I have to make tourists from all over the world. I need to explain tourist attractions to them. 听下面一段对话,回答第八和第9两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Jason, didn't you say you want to find some volunteer work this summer? Yes, I love volunteer work that involves dog rescuing. Then why not volunteer for DFW paug rescue? It's looking for volunteers aged twenty and over to rescue and care for dogs. But i'm not twenty years old yet. You'll turn twenty this july. I want you. Then you can volunteer for IT. You're right. So what do volunteers need to do? They need volunteers in various areas such as sports events, transportation, social media, news, letters and marketing. So which area are you most interested in? Well, I really want to help find owners for the dogs on the internet. So are you a volunteer for the organization? Yes, I hope that with marketing. Jason, didn't you say you want to find some volunteer work this summer? Yes, I love volunteer work that involves dog rescuing. Then why not volunteer for DFW pog rescue? It's looking for volunteers aged twenty and over to rescue and care for dogs. But i'm not twenty years old yet. You'll turn twenty this july, won't you? Then you can volunteer for IT. You're right. So what do volunteers need to do? They need volunteers in various areas, such as sports events, transportation, social media, news, letters and marketing. So which area are you most interested in? Well, I really want to help find owners for the dogs on the internet. So are you a volunteer for the organization? Yes, I help IT with marketing. 听下面一段对话,回答第十至第十二三个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。It's already for thirty P. M. Your half an hour late. What happened? Something unexpected happened on my way here. While I was waiting for my bus, I saw a car moving slowly in a strange way. When I looked into an open window, I saw a man pending over the wheel. That was terrible. Yes, I immediately realized something was wrong. So I jumped into the moving car through the open window and stepped on the break of the car. So did you take the man to the hospital? no. IT turned out that two police officers were following the vehicle, but they failed to notice that medical help was needed. IT was they that took the man to hospital for treatment. No wonder you were late. Well, you've done something great. You're really a hero. But now let's order our food . so you have an order to yet. No, I don't know what you love eating. It's already for thirty P. M. You have an hour late. What happened? Something unexpected happened on my way here. While I was waiting for my bus, I saw a car moving slowly in a strange way when I looked into an open window, I saw a man bending over the wheel. That was terrible. Yes, I immediately realized something was wrong. So I jumped into the moving car through the open window and stepped on the break of the car. So did you take the man to the hospital? no. IT turned out that two police officers were following the vehicle, but they failed to notice that medical help was needed. IT was they that took the man to hospital for treatment? No wonder you were late. Well, you've done something great. You're really a hero. But now let's orter our food . so you have an ordered yet. No, I don't know what you love eating. 听下面一段对话,回答第13至第16 4个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Who is this beautiful woman on your computer? It's natly portman. She's a famous actress in the U. S. SHE looks pretty Young. So when was he born? SHE was actually born in one thousand and eighty one. She's in her early forties. Now this picture was taken ten years ago, you know. so what did her parents do? Her father is a doctor, and her mother is an american born artist. So was he born in the U. S. No, he was born in jerusalem, israel. But her family left israel for washington, D. C. When he was still very Young, after a few more moves, her family finally settled in new york city, where he still lives. To this day. did he receive a good education? Yes, her academic achievements allowed her to attend harvard university. So how did her acting career begin? SHE was discovered by an agent in a pizza house at the age of eleven. SHE was pushed towards a career modeling, but he finally quit IT because he loved acting Better. So what are her famous movies? Her first movie, lyon in ninety ninety four heat in the following year, beautiful girls and mars attacks in nineteen, nineteen ninety six to name. Just of you, who is this beautiful woman on your computer? It's natly portman. She's a famous actress in the U. S. SHE looks pretty Young. So when was he born? SHE was actually born in nineteen eighty one. She's in her early forties. Now this picture was taken ten years ago, you know. so what did her parents do? Her father is a doctor, and her mother is an american born artist. So was he born in the U. S. No, he was born in jerusalem, israel. But her family left israel for washington, D. C. When he was still very Young. After a few more moves, her family finally settled in new york city, where he still lives. To this day. Did he receive a good education? yes. Her academic achievements allowed her to attend harvard university. So how did her acting career begin? SHE was discovered by an agent in a pizza house at the age of eleven. SHE was pushed towards a career in modeling, but SHE finally quitted because he loved acting Better. So what are her famous movies? Her first movie, leon, in nineteen and ninety four heat in the following year, beautiful girls and mars attacks in nine nineteen ninety six name just a few. 听下面一段独白,回答第17至第24个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。In the spring of twenty twenty one, twelve sAiling teams from around the world competed in the first ever ocean race europe. The race set up from lauriat, france are made twenty nine th. Twenty twenty one teams of six to ten people spent twenty two days sAiling the atlantic ocean and the mediterranean sea to the finish line in genoa, italy. That's where the race ended on due nineteen, twenty, twenty one. Two classes of speedy sailboats raised in the event the IMOCA and the the vo sixty five offshore team germany won the IMOCA class race, and portugals map uri foundation racing team won the vio s sixty five class. The ocean raised europe presented plenty of chAllenges. Teams run their boats for three straight weeks. When you were on board, all you do was race, eat and sleep. There was no internet connection and there were no movies. There wasn't even a fridge or a freezer inside the boat. The ocean raised europe has a larger purpose. During the race, the boats collected scientific data from the salty waters. The data is shared with scientists. IT provides insight about how the ocean is affected by climate change. Scientists use the data to further understand and advocate the world's changing environment. And sees . in the spring of . twenty twenty one, twelve sAiling teams from around the world competed in the first ever ocean race, europe. The race set up from lawyer friends on may twenty nine, twenty twenty one teams of six to ten people spent twenty two days sAiling the atlantic ocean and the meditation ian sea to the finish line in genoa, italy. That's where the race ended on june eighth twenty twenty one. Two classes of speedy sailboats raised in the event the IMOCA and of the VO sixty five offshore team germany won the IMOCA class race, and portugals mapani foundation racing team won the BIOS sixty five class. The ocean raised europe presented plenty of chAllenges. Teams run their boats for three straight weeks. When you were on board, all you do was race, eat and sleep. There was no internet connection and there were no movies. There wasn't even a fridge or a freezer inside the boat. The ocean raised europe has a larger purpose. During the race, the boats collected scientific data from the salty waters. The data is shared with scientists. IT provides insight about how the ocean is affected by climate change. Scientists use the data to further understand and advocate the world's changing environment and seas.
长沙市第一中学2025届高考模拟考试(二)
英语试题
本试卷共10页。全卷满分150分,考试时间120分钟。
注意事项:
1. 答题前,考生务必将自己的准考证号、姓名、考场号、填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后,监考员将试卷和答题卡一并收回。
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。
例:How much is the shirt?
A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15.
答案是C。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What color is Amy’s hair?
A. Blonde. B. Brown. C. Black.
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What is the man’s ethnic group?
A. Han. B. Miao. C. Tujia.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
Why is Jennifer going to the town?
A. She wants to visit someone.
B. She is curious about its festival.
C. She has something to show there.
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How does Henry find the book?
A. Interesting. B. Useful. C. Challenging.
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What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. An Olympic champion.
B. An Olympic sports event.
C The origin of Olympic Games.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间.每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
6. What might help the woman most in speaking English?
A. Social clubs.
B. Foreign bars.
C. Language exchange centers.
7. What is probably the man?
A. A tour guide. B. A businessman. C. A teacher.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
8. Why is Jason unable to volunteer for the organization now?
A. For his inexperience. B. For his busy schoolwork. C. For his young age.
9. What area is the woman working on?
A. Transportation. B. Marketing. C. Social media.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
10. When were the speakers supposed to meet?
A. At 4:00 pm. B. At 4:30 pm. C. At 5:00 pm.
11. What did the man do to help the driver?
A He called the police.
B. He stopped the driver’s car.
C. He took the driver to the hospital.
12. Where does the conversation take place?
A. At a bus stop. B. At the woman’s home. C. At a restaurant.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
13. How old was Natalie when she took the picture?
A. In her early 10s. B. In her early 30s. C. In her early 40s.
14. Where does Natalie live now?
A. In Jerusalem. B. In Washington D. C. In New York City.
15. What caused Natalie to quit her career in modeling?
A. Preference for the acting profession.
B. Suggestions from her first agent.
C. Pressure from her parents.
16. Which movie came out in 1995?
A. Léon. B. Heat. C. Mars Attacks.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
17. Where did the race end?
A. In France. B. In the US. C. In Italy.
18. What achievement did Offshore Team Germany make?
A. Winning the VO65 class.
B. Winning the IMOCA class race.
C. Winning second place of the VO65 class.
19. What was life like on the boat?
A. No fresh food was served.
B. Phone calls were not allowed.
C. People couldn’t get enough sleep.
20. Why was data collected?
A. To provide information for the next race.
B. To help the teams perform better.
C. To help scientists do research.
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)
阅读下面短文,从各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出符合题意的最佳选项。
A
The Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival, held yearly each September in Jackson, Wyoming, is a lively celebration of arts and culture that attracts fans and collectors from all over the world. The festival offers a series of events, including gallery walks, art sales, culinary experiences, home tours, and educational workshops. With its blend of visual arts, music, food, and more, the festival provides a unique and enriching experience for all who visit.
Gallery Association Art Walk
Walk through charming galleries, meet talented artists, and enjoy a selection of exceptional artworks. This evening of culture and creativity is a must for art lovers seeking inspiration in a stunning mountain setting.
Jackson Hole Showcase of Homes
The Jackson Hole Showcase of Homes, held during the Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival, offers a rare opportunity to explore some of the most stunning and architecturally significant residences in the region. This event is a must for anyone with an appreciation for fine architecture, interior design, and luxury real estate (豪宅).
Arts on the Green
Arts on the Green is a juried fair showcasing the creativity of over 50 local and regional artists. This event features some of Jackson’s finest artists, offering a diverse array of mediums including ceramics, fibers, painting, glass, photography, and mixed media. During the festival, the fair promises a lively atmosphere with live music, delicious food choices, and more.
Sunday Art Brunch
Held on the final Sunday of the festival, this event allows attendees to enjoy a leisurely brunch while exploring various art exhibits. Local galleries and art spaces host the brunch, providing an inviting atmosphere where visitors can taste mouth-watering dishes and drinks as they admire the artwork on display.
21. What do we know about the Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival?
A. It is held for professional artists. B. It takes place in the spring months.
C. It features a wide variety of events. D. It is held in different locations each year.
22. Which program will you join if you’re interested in architecture?
A. Gallery Association Art Walk. B. Jackson Hole Showcase of Homes.
C. Arts on the Green. D. Sunday Art Brunch.
23. What do Arts on the Green and Sunday Art Brunch have in common?
A. They provide delicious food for visitors.
B. They are held outdoors in a park setting.
C. They showcase art from international artists.
D. They are limited to a single day during the festival.
B
A dozen girls lined up at a warehouse (仓库) near East Los Angeles,16 miles southwest of the Eaton Fire burning site. Near the back of the line, 11-year-old Jasmine Navarro sat on a plastic chair beside her mom and aunt. She, like many others here, lost all of her belongings in the fire.
Inside the warehouse, a 14-year-old named Avery Colvert and a team of volunteers have created a shopping mall (购物广场) for girls who’ve lost everything, and all in it were free. There were rows of shoes and racks of neatly organized clothing. Everything here was brand new and trendy (时髦的).
Avery, whose middle school was burned down in the Eaton Fire, but whose home did not, got the idea to create this space after her family evacuated just a few days earlier. As soon as fires began destroying LA County houses, residents raced to stock food drives and charity shops with canned food and used clothing. But Avery has put a spotlight on the needs of teenage girls specifically, and created an experience like retail therapy (购物疗法). “I thought about myself, and how my appearance is important to my identity and my confidence,” she said. “And these teenage girls lost that piece of identity when they lost all their things.”
Avery started the online page Altadena Girls and put out a call for items that the teenage girls want. “I want to be able to give them a sense of normality in their lives when nothing else is normal,” she said. “I want them to walk out feeling confident again.” Within 24hours, Avery’s online page took off. Boxes of clothes from trendy brands poured in.
The efforts were powered by dozens of volunteers, mainly Hollywood producers and fashion industry professionals. Avery’s mom, Liz McLean, watched from nearby, said, “To see her take action is unbelievable. This is going to be a memory for them that just doesn’t go away.”
24. What do we know about the items in the warehouse?
A. They were second-hand and outdated.
B. They were well arranged and up-to-date.
C. They were limited to basic necessities like food.
D. They were donated by local schools and producers.
25. What inspired Avery to create the free shopping mall?
A. The loss of her home in the Eaton Fire.
B. Her long dream to set up a fashion business.
C. The encouragement from Hollywood producers.
D. Her own experience and concern for teenage girls.
26. Why did Avery start Altadena Girls?
A. To praise the efforts her volunteer team had made.
B. To call for donations of items that teenage girls need.
C. To educate teenage girls to be increasingly confident.
D. To create a platform for fashion industry professionals.
27. Which of the following can best describe Avery?
A. Creative and generous. B. Talented and warm-hearted.
C. Caring and humorous. D. Influential and strong-willed.
C
Parrots are known for being cheerful and colorful birds with a chatty side. To spotlight these beautiful birds, Nayan Shrimal and Venus Bird from The Paper Ark have launched The Parrot Project, in which they create lifelike paper portraits (肖像) in their likeness for a good cause.
“This series is a respect to these amazing birds and their contribution to our ecosystem,” the artists said. To them, parrots are not only beautiful birds that have inspired them creatively but also a species that has long been subjected to exploitation. “Many parrot species are threatened and some are near to extinction,” Shrimal and Bird explained. “They are suffering a lot due to deforestation and pet trade and we wanted to shine light on the importance of these species in our ecosystem through our art.”
To create these realistic pieces, they begin by picking a species from their collection of bird books. Once they settle on a parrot, they carry out some online research to get all the information needed for a faithful description. “Each species is created keeping in mind their habitat so each artwork in this series shows the bird perching (栖息) on the tree or plant which is either their favorite plant or their perching tree,” the artists share.
Each bird is made up of tiny paper bits, put together following a drawing previously made by the team. They also carefully paint each piece to truly capture the details that make the species so unique, such as the yellow spots on the head of the red-tailed black cockatoo or the ombre (渐变色) feathers of the Scarlet Macaw.
The detailed portraits are now available for sale on The Paper Ark’s website, with the artists donating 10% from each sale towards parrot conservation. “Our primary purpose with this series is to motivate people to learn about these beautiful birds and their importance in our ecosystem and the threats they are facing,” Shrimal and Bird explain. “We want our audience to come together and take steps to conserve this species.”
28. What motivated Nayan Shrimal and Venus Bird to initiate The Parrot Project?
A. The overpopulation of certain parrot species.
B. The threats of human activities to the parrots.
C. Their personal fascination with parrots as pets.
D. The requirement of an environmental organization.
29. How do the artists ensure their paper parrots true to life?
A. By using high-tech to create the models. B. By using real feathers in their artworks.
C. By using photographs as a direct reference. D. By researching all details about the species.
30. Why are there specific trees or plants in the parrot portraits?
A. To add artistic value to the portraits. B. To identify the parrot species easily.
C. To show the bird in its natural habitat. D. To make the artworks more complicated.
31. What can The Parrot Project help do according to the text?
A. To ban the pet trade of parrots. B. To connect people with animals.
C. To research different species of parrots. D. To raise awareness of parrots’ conservation.
D
Climate change is increasingly challenging the world of sports, with rising temperatures and extreme weather conditions threatening the existence of sports events globally. Athletes like triathlete Pragnya Mohan have been forced to relocate their training to cope with unbearable heat, while others, including discus thrower Sam Mattis, face extreme temperatures during competitions. Such conditions not only affect athlete performance but also pose a threat to the continued existence of certain sports.
At the UN climate summit in Baku, experts underlined the urgent need to address climate change’s impact on sports. Events are being interrupted by unusual weather patterns, as seen in the Paris Olympics, where triathlons were delayed due to water quality issues from heavy rain. In response, some sports organizations and clubs are beginning to take action. Soccer clubs have joined forces to reduce emissions and engage fans in climate awareness, emphasizing the role sports can play in advocating environmental responsibility. These efforts illustrate the crucial role that organized sports can have in promoting and supporting sustainable practices.
However, large-scale efforts can sometimes seem less impactful due to conflicting priorities and the financial interests tied to major sports events. These factors hinder real progress in sports-related climate advocacy and reveal the complexities involved in combining global sports practices with environmental initiatives.
Climate change is also increasing the costs associated with sports, widening the gap between rich and less rich athletes. As certain regions become unsuitable for training due to weather extremes, athletes face increased travel and training expenses, creating a widening socioeconomic divide. To adapt, sports events are shifting to cooler times or new locations. However, these measures only partially address the broader issues. Technologies like air-conditioned stadiums, used in the Qatar World Cup, provide temporary relief but are not sustainable.
As sports wrestle with climate change, athletes and organizations must innovate to reduce their environmental footprint. A joint effort is essential to make sure sports can continue to boom in a changing world, offering fair opportunities while promoting sustainability, with an emphasis on long-term, impactful solutions.
32. Why are Pragnya Mohan and Sam Mattis mentioned in Paragraph 1?
A. To demonstrate physical challenges world athletes face.
B. To praise their achievement in reducing climate change.
C. To display their excellent performance in competitions.
D. To show the bad effects climate change has on sports.
33 What does the underlined word “hinder” mean?
A. Discover. B. Achieve. C. Deny. D. Block.
34. What might be the impact of climate change on sports?
A. It narrows the skill gap between athletes.
B. It raises the training costs for sports events.
C. It promotes equality among sports participants.
D. It increases the number of international events.
35. What does the author imply in the last paragraph?
A. Innovative technology is key in sports competitions
B. Cooperation is needed to ensure the sports’ survival
C. Organizations should offer athletes fair opportunities.
D. The solutions made now are short-term and low-impact.
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。
Have you ever felt like you’re never happy with what you have? Do you think things could be better somewhere else even if they are good enough? This is what is called Grass Is Greener Syndrome (综合征). It is a syndrome where one always thinks the grass is greener on the other side. It can keep you from being glad for what is in your life now. ___36___ Here are some tips to overcome Grass Is Greener Syndrome.
Practice gratitude and appreciation. By focusing on what we already have and being thankful for it, we can find happiness in our current situation. This helps prevent feelings of regret and dissatisfaction that often come with constantly comparing ourselves to others or daydreaming about a different life. ___37___ It also makes us recognize the value of our lives and relationships.
Avoid comparisons. Comparisons can be a trap when it comes to dealing with Grass Is Greener Syndrome. Constantly comparing yourself or your situation to others is a feature of this syndrome. It’s easy to think that the grass is always greener on the other side. ___38___
Embrace imperfections. Embracing imperfections is a crucial step in overcoming Grass Is Greener Syndrome. ___39___ They include the faults both within ourselves and in our surroundings. By learning to accept that imperfections are a normal part of life, we can break free from the constant longing for something better. Embracing imperfections means acknowledging that no one and nothing is perfect, including ourselves.
___40___ Many people who experience this syndrome struggle with low self-esteem and feelings of unsafety. They constantly compare themselves to others and believe that they are not good enough or deserving of happiness. Addressing these problems involves challenging negative beliefs seeking therapy or counseling (咨询), and practicing self-acceptance and personal growth.
A. Deal with insecurities and self-doubt.
B. Address problems of over-confidence.
C. When it hits hard, this syndrome can cause many problems.
D. Uncertainty and curiosity play a big part in creating the syndrome.
E. One of the main signs of this syndrome is always searching for mistakes.
F. However, this kind of thinking can lead to dissatisfaction and unhappiness.
G. Developing an attitude of gratitude allows us to appreciate the present moment.
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)
阅读短文,从各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Born in Buenos Aires, Barrera came to Boston with her family when she was 7. During her first year at high school, she met Donald Blake, a(n) ____41____ teacher who studied air pollution.
“I went to his office one day and told him that I was so ____42____ his research that I wanted to be a part of it. I told him I loved learning and I was not afraid of ____43____. To my surprise, I was invited to join the team ____44____,” Barrera recalled. “The research experience gave me more ____45____ to explore further.”
Later, Barrera volunteered for almost three years at an organization in Boston, where she developed a method to ____46____ the air data collected over the past three years in the city and noticed high ____47____ of pollution over Boston at night. It seemed ____48____ since the city does not have heavy industry and most air pollution should appear during daytime hours. Barrera tracked the air pollution data backwards in time and found that the ____49____ pollution came from cities in Pennsylvania, New York, and Canada. The result was later _____50_____ by research from the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, which has _____51_____ Barrera this year.
Barrera’s advice to future Harvard students is the same she intends to _____52_____. “We shouldn’t forget to enjoy the process of doing research. Sometimes, that means you should not _____53_____ so much on a plan or a goal, but let the process _____54_____ you,” she said. “It’s the only way to _____55_____ and grow.”
41. A. math B. English C. science D. history
42 A. interested in B. afraid of C. devoted to D. bored with
43. A. pain B. authority C. criticism D. failure
44. A. in advance B. on the spot C. now and then D. in return
45. A. confidence B. budget C. power D. convenience
46. A. gather B. process C. detect D. destroy
47. A. costs B. standards C. concentrations D. expectations
48. A. lucky B. valuable C. simple D. strange
49. A. harmless B. nighttime C. natural D. monthly
50. A. ignored B. denied C. confirmed D. changed
51. A. accepted B. interviewed C. attacked D. examined
52. A. publish B. spare C. suspect D. follow
53. A. rely B. spend C. survive D. call
54. A. miss B. forgive C. doubt D. surprise
55. A. tolerate B. learn C. trust D. worry
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。
When I tell people that I work at the Space Research Center, I almost always get a surprised look. Behind it, the person is trying to figure out who exactly I work with…the astronauts?
Since January 2023, right before the launch of a new satellite to study pulsars, I have been assisting the researchers at the center, ____56____ are passionate about unraveling the mysteries of the cosmos, to feel more comfortable ____57____ confident in their understanding of space exploration. And who do they collaborate ____58____? Not the astronauts, even though. The primary language for the research papers ____59____ delve into the complexities of pulsar emissions and their impact on space-time, is actually English. They engage with the influx of international scientists and ____60____ (visit) experts who often come to analyze the data collected by the satellite, which is orbiting the Earth.
They also need to be prepared to give ____61____ (presentation) in English at international conferences, where they share their groundbreaking discoveries about pulsar phenomena with the global scientific community. This is ____62____ they need an astrophysics instructor.
So, what are they learning? ____63____ (basic), how to interpret the signals from distant pulsars. It’s been fascinating to watch the space research develop ____64____ to see the scientists delve deeper into the mysteries of the universe. As a child, I always _____65_____ (dream) of exploring outer space. Now, I’m fulfilling that dream indirectly by assisting the researchers with their English.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66. 上周校学生会组织了以“环保行动进校园”为主题的校园环保活动,请你给校英文报写一篇短文投稿,介绍本次活动情况,要点包括:
(1)活动概况;
(2)感悟与收获。
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。
A Campus Environmental Protection Activity
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第二节(满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Professor Smith came from America to Nigari and he liked to see and understand the people there. One day, Smith stood by the window, looking at the crowd in the street below and saw a boy, a street sweeper, doing his job. Smith was, somehow, attracted by him. The boy, around 13, was in neat uniform and swept the street with great care. The broom was in his hands; if not, Smith would think that he was one of his students.
“Why is he here sweeping the street?” The question pushed him to approach the boy and say, “May I know your name?” Seeing Smith standing before him, the boy wore a little confusion in his eyes and replied slowly, “Sir! Rex.” Rex had orderly black and well-combed hair and looked smart, friendly and intelligent. William saw a bright future for Rex ahead. He politely asked something about Rex’ s family, then he knew that Rex’ s father, and grandfather, were both sweepers. “Sir, this is the bread and butter giver for my family,” Rex said, neither embarrassed nor shamed by the question.
Knowing the roots of education may be bitter, but the fruits it gives are very sweet, Smith tried to persuade Rex to receive more education. However, Rex politely refused, “I cannot leave this work. This is the means of living for us.”
“I know. But your life should be more than this. What if there is an opportunity right now that might change your life?” he asked, looking into Rex’ s eyes sharply. “What if today is that opportunity?”
“I would certainly try my best for it and do whatever I can to make myself a better person,” Rex replied, slowly but firmly, with a sparkle in his eyes.
Smith was satisfied with what Rex said. He decided to go on his mission to help this young boy start a new journey. He first talked to Rex’s family, stressing the importance of education and the potential it held for Rex’ s future. Then he arranged to help Rex with some courses after Rex finished his sweeping duties each day.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Smith gave Rex all the necessary support and guidance he needed to pursue his studies.
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The explosive news that Rex won third place in the exam excited Smith.
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英语试题
本试卷共10页。全卷满分150分,考试时间120分钟。
注意事项:
1. 答题前,考生务必将自己的准考证号、姓名、考场号、填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后,监考员将试卷和答题卡一并收回。
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。
例:How much is the shirt?
A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15.
答案是C。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What color is Amy’s hair?
A. Blonde. B. Brown. C. Black.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: Susan, does everyone in your family have blonde hair?
W: No. My father has brown hair and my sister Amy has the same hair color as his. But she is considering dying her hair black.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What is the man’s ethnic group?
A. Han. B. Miao. C. Tujia.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: I heard residents in your town still preserve their own traditions and live in old wooden houses.
W: You’re right. Residents in my town mainly belong to the Miao and Tujia ethnic minorities. We have our own traditions. So are you also a member of an ethnic minority?
M: No. I’m a member of China’s most numerous ethnic group.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
Why is Jennifer going to the town?
A. She wants to visit someone.
B. She is curious about its festival.
C. She has something to show there.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: Jennifer, I heard you’re traveling to a town in Czech Republic this weekend. Are you going to visit anyone there?
W: No. The small town holds thousands of strange records and is hosting a festival to show them. I really want to go and have a look.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
How does Henry find the book?
A. Interesting. B. Useful. C. Challenging.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: Henry, do you love reading the book?
M: Not really.
W: Why? It’s a book about a trip in space. I thought you were interested in such books.
M: Well, it’s in French. My French vocabulary is quite limited.
5. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. An Olympic champion.
B. An Olympic sports event.
C. The origin of Olympic Games.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: Mark, do you know who was the first champion of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
M: Yes. I know it’s a Chinese girl. Her name is on the tip of my tongue.
W: It’s Qian Yang. She won the 10-meter rifle shooting competition on Saturday, July 24, 2021.
M: You’re right.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间.每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
6. What might help the woman most in speaking English?
A. Social clubs.
B. Foreign bars.
C. Language exchange centers.
7. What is probably the man?
A. A tour guide. B. A businessman. C. A teacher.
【答案】6. C 7. A
【解析】
【原文】M: Wang Mei, you can speak English very well. Have you ever studied in an English-speaking country?
W: No. Though I haven’t been to an English-speaking country I have my own ways of speaking to native English speakers.
M: So how do you meet native English speakers?
W: Sometimes I go to foreign bars and restaurants. I also go to sports clubs and social clubs. But I usually go to language exchange centers to practice my English. I heard you’re learning French and Spanish. Why do you learn the languages?
M: My work means I have to meet tourists from all over the world. I need to explain tourist attractions to them.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
8. Why is Jason unable to volunteer for the organization now?
A. For his inexperience. B. For his busy schoolwork. C. For his young age.
9. What area is the woman working on?
A. Transportation. B. Marketing. C. Social media.
【答案】8. C 9. B
【解析】
【原文】W: Jason, didn’t you say you want to find some volunteer work this summer?
M: Yes. I love volunteer work that involves dog rescuing.
W: Then why not volunteer for DFW Pug Rescue? It’s looking for volunteers aged 20 and over to rescue and care for dogs.
M: But I’m not 20 years old yet.
W: You’ll turn 20 this July, won’t you? Then you can volunteer for it.
M: You’re right. So what do volunteers need to do?
W: They need volunteers in various areas, such as sports events, transportation, social media, newsletters, and marketing. So which area are you most interested in?
M: Well, I really want to help find owners for the dogs on the Internet. So are you a volunteer for the organization?
W: Yes. I help it with marketing.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
10. When were the speakers supposed to meet?
A. At 4:00 pm. B. At 4:30 pm. C. At 5:00 pm.
11. What did the man do to help the driver?
A. He called the police.
B. He stopped the driver’s car.
C. He took the driver to the hospital.
12. Where does the conversation take place?
A. At a bus stop. B. At the woman’s home. C. At a restaurant.
【答案】10. A 11. B 12. C
【解析】
【原文】W: It’s already 4:30 pm. You’re half an hour late. What happened?
M: Something unexpected happened on my way here. While I was waiting for my bus, I saw a car moving slowly in a strange way. When I looked into an open window, I saw a man bending over the wheel.
W: That was terrible.
M: Yes. I immediately realized something was wrong. So I jumped into the moving car through the open window and stepped on the brake of the car.
W: So did you take the man to the hospital?
M: No. It turned out that two police officers were following the vehicle, but they failed to notice that medical help was needed. It was they that took the man to hospital for treatment.
W: No wonder you were late. Well, you’ve done something great. You’re really a hero. But now let’s order our food.
M: So you haven’t ordered yet?
W: No. I don’t know what you love eating.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
13. How old was Natalie when she took the picture?
A. In her early 10s. B. In her early 30s. C. In her early 40s.
14. Where does Natalie live now?
A. In Jerusalem. B. In Washington D. C. In New York City.
15. What caused Natalie to quit her career in modeling?
A. Preference for the acting profession.
B. Suggestions from her first agent.
C. Pressure from her parents.
16. Which movie came out in 1995?
A. Léon. B. Heat. C. Mars Attacks.
【答案】13. B 14. C 15. A 16. B
【解析】
【原文】M: Who is this beautiful woman on your computer?
W: It’s Natalie Portman. She’s a famous actress in the US.
M: She looks pretty young. So when was she born?
W: She was actually born in 1981. She’s in her early 40s now. This picture was taken 10 years ago, you know.
M: So what did her parents do?
W: Her father is a doctor and her mother is an American-born artist.
M: So was she born in the US?
W: No. She was born in Jerusalem, Israel. But her family left Israel for Washington D.C. when she was still very young. After a few more moves, her family finally settled in New York City, where she still lives to this day.
M: Did she receive a good education?
W: Yes. Her academic achievements allowed her to attend Harvard University.
M: So how did her acting career begin?
W: She was discovered by an agent in a pizza house at the age of 11. She was pushed towards a career in modeling, but she finally quit it because she loved acting better.
M: So what are her famous movies?
W: Her first movie Léon in 1994, Heat in the following year, Beautiful Girls and Mars Attacks in 1996, to name just a few.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
17. Where did the race end?
A. In France. B. In the US. C. In Italy.
18. What achievement did Offshore Team Germany make?
A. Winning the VO65 class.
B. Winning the IMOCA class race.
C. Winning second place of the VO65 class.
19. What was life like on the boat?
A. No fresh food was served.
B. Phone calls were not allowed.
C. People couldn’t get enough sleep.
20. Why was data collected?
A. To provide information for the next race.
B. To help the teams perform better.
C. To help scientists do research.
【答案】17. C 18. B 19. A 20. C
【解析】
【原文】M: In the spring of 2021, 12 sailing teams from around the world competed in the first-ever Ocean Race Europe. The race set off from Lorient, France, on May 29, 2021. Teams of 6 to 10 people spent 22 days sailing the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea to the finish line, in Genoa, Italy. That’s where the race ended, on June 19, 2021. Two classes of speedy sailboats raced in the event: the IMOCA and the VO65. Offshore Team Germany won the IMOCA class race. And Portugal’s Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team won the VO65 class. The Ocean Race Europe presented plenty of challenges. Teams were on their boats for three straight weeks. When you were on board, all you do was race, eat, and sleep. There was no Internet connection and there were no movies. There wasn’t even a fridge or a freezer inside the boat. The Ocean Race Europe has a larger purpose. During the race, the boats collected scientific data from the salty waters. The data is shared with scientists. It provides insight about how the ocean is affected by climate change. Scientists use the data to further understand and advocate the world’s changing environment and seas.
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)
阅读下面短文,从各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出符合题意的最佳选项。
A
The Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival, held yearly each September in Jackson, Wyoming, is a lively celebration of arts and culture that attracts fans and collectors from all over the world. The festival offers a series of events, including gallery walks, art sales, culinary experiences, home tours, and educational workshops. With its blend of visual arts, music, food, and more, the festival provides a unique and enriching experience for all who visit.
Gallery Association Art Walk
Walk through charming galleries, meet talented artists, and enjoy a selection of exceptional artworks. This evening of culture and creativity is a must for art lovers seeking inspiration in a stunning mountain setting.
Jackson Hole Showcase of Homes
The Jackson Hole Showcase of Homes, held during the Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival, offers a rare opportunity to explore some of the most stunning and architecturally significant residences in the region. This event is a must for anyone with an appreciation for fine architecture, interior design, and luxury real estate (豪宅).
Arts on the Green
Arts on the Green is a juried fair showcasing the creativity of over 50 local and regional artists. This event features some of Jackson’s finest artists, offering a diverse array of mediums including ceramics, fibers, painting, glass, photography, and mixed media. During the festival, the fair promises a lively atmosphere with live music, delicious food choices, and more.
Sunday Art Brunch
Held on the final Sunday of the festival, this event allows attendees to enjoy a leisurely brunch while exploring various art exhibits. Local galleries and art spaces host the brunch, providing an inviting atmosphere where visitors can taste mouth-watering dishes and drinks as they admire the artwork on display.
21. What do we know about the Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival?
A. It is held for professional artists. B. It takes place in the spring months.
C. It features a wide variety of events. D. It is held in different locations each year.
22. Which program will you join if you’re interested in architecture?
A. Gallery Association Art Walk. B. Jackson Hole Showcase of Homes.
C. Arts on the Green. D. Sunday Art Brunch.
23. What do Arts on the Green and Sunday Art Brunch have in common?
A. They provide delicious food for visitors.
B. They are held outdoors in a park setting.
C. They showcase art from international artists.
D. They are limited to a single day during the festival.
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要讲的是每年九月在Jackson, Wyoming举办的Jackson Hole秋季艺术节。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“The festival offers a series of events, including gallery walks, art sales, culinary experiences, home tours, and educational workshops.(这个节日提供了一系列的活动,包括画廊漫步、艺术品销售、烹饪体验、家庭旅游和教育研讨会)”可知,Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival包括了多样的活动体验。故选C。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Jackson Hole Showcase of Homes部分的“This event is a must for anyone with an appreciation for fine architecture, interior design, and luxury real estate (豪宅).(对于任何一个欣赏精美建筑、室内设计和豪华房地产的人来说,这个活动都是必须的)”可知,对建筑感兴趣的人可以参加Jackson Hole Showcase of Homes项目。故选B。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据Arts on the Green中“During the festival, the fair promises a lively atmosphere with live music, delicious food choices, and more.(在节日期间,集市承诺一个热闹的气氛,现场音乐,美味的食物选择,和更多)”和Sunday Art Brunch中“Local galleries and art spaces host the brunch, providing an inviting atmosphere where visitors can taste mouth-watering dishes and drinks as they admire the artwork on display.(当地的画廊和艺术空间举办早午餐,提供一个诱人的氛围,游客可以品尝令人垂涎的菜肴和饮料,因为他们欣赏展出的艺术品)”可知,两个项目都给游客提供了美味的食物。故选A。
B
A dozen girls lined up at a warehouse (仓库) near East Los Angeles,16 miles southwest of the Eaton Fire burning site. Near the back of the line, 11-year-old Jasmine Navarro sat on a plastic chair beside her mom and aunt. She, like many others here, lost all of her belongings in the fire.
Inside the warehouse, a 14-year-old named Avery Colvert and a team of volunteers have created a shopping mall (购物广场) for girls who’ve lost everything, and all in it were free. There were rows of shoes and racks of neatly organized clothing. Everything here was brand new and trendy (时髦的).
Avery, whose middle school was burned down in the Eaton Fire, but whose home did not, got the idea to create this space after her family evacuated just a few days earlier. As soon as fires began destroying LA County houses, residents raced to stock food drives and charity shops with canned food and used clothing. But Avery has put a spotlight on the needs of teenage girls specifically, and created an experience like retail therapy (购物疗法). “I thought about myself, and how my appearance is important to my identity and my confidence,” she said. “And these teenage girls lost that piece of identity when they lost all their things.”
Avery started the online page Altadena Girls and put out a call for items that the teenage girls want. “I want to be able to give them a sense of normality in their lives when nothing else is normal,” she said. “I want them to walk out feeling confident again.” Within 24hours, Avery’s online page took off. Boxes of clothes from trendy brands poured in.
The efforts were powered by dozens of volunteers, mainly Hollywood producers and fashion industry professionals. Avery’s mom, Liz McLean, watched from nearby, said, “To see her take action is unbelievable. This is going to be a memory for them that just doesn’t go away.”
24. What do we know about the items in the warehouse?
A. They were second-hand and outdated.
B. They were well arranged and up-to-date.
C. They were limited to basic necessities like food.
D. They were donated by local schools and producers.
25. What inspired Avery to create the free shopping mall?
A. The loss of her home in the Eaton Fire.
B. Her long dream to set up a fashion business.
C. The encouragement from Hollywood producers.
D. Her own experience and concern for teenage girls.
26. Why did Avery start Altadena Girls?
A. To praise the efforts her volunteer team had made.
B. To call for donations of items that teenage girls need.
C. To educate teenage girls to be increasingly confident.
D. To create a platform for fashion industry professionals.
27. Which of the following can best describe Avery?
A. Creative and generous. B. Talented and warm-hearted.
C. Caring and humorous. D. Influential and strong-willed.
【答案】24. B 25. D 26. B 27. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。主要介绍的是Avery Colvert如何通过创建免费购物广场帮助火灾中失去一切的青春期女孩重拾自信与正常生活的故事。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“There were rows of shoes and racks of neatly organized clothing. Everything here was brand new and trendy (时髦的).(有成排的鞋子和整齐摆放的衣物。这里的一切都是全新的且时髦的。)”可知,仓库里的物品都是全新的、时髦的。故选B项。
【25题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中的““I thought about myself, and how my appearance is important to my identity and my confidence,” she said. “And these teenage girls lost that piece of identity when they lost all their things.”(“我想到自己,外貌对我的身份和自信有多重要,”她说。“而这些青春期女孩在失去所有东西后,也失去了那部分身份认同。”)”可知,她结合自己经历火灾后的感受,联想到了和她一样的青春期的女孩也会和她一样没有自信,由此可知,她自己的经历以及对青春期女孩的关注启发了Avery创建这个免费购物广场。故选D项。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Avery started the online page Altadena Girls and put out a call for items that the teenage girls want.(Avery创建了在线页面Altadena Girls,并呼吁人们捐赠青春期女孩所需的物品。)”可知,Avery创建Altadena Girls是为了获得青春期女孩所需的物品。故选B项。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Inside the warehouse, a 14-year-old named Avery Colvert and a team of volunteers have created a shopping mall (购物广场) for girls who’ve lost everything, and all in it were free.(在仓库内,一名14岁的女孩艾弗里·科尔弗特(Avery Colvert)和一群志愿者为那些失去一切的女孩们打造了一个购物广场,里面的所有物品都免费提供。)”以及第四段中的“Avery started the online page Altadena Girls and put out a call for items that the teenage girls want.(Avery创建了在线页面Altadena Girls,并呼吁人们捐赠青春期女孩所需的物品。)”可知,Avery提出了创建一个“购物广场”的独特想法和利用在线平台Altadena Girls来组织和呼吁捐赠,帮助失去一切的女孩们,由此可以看出,Avery是一个很有创造力又慷慨的人。故选A项。
C
Parrots are known for being cheerful and colorful birds with a chatty side. To spotlight these beautiful birds, Nayan Shrimal and Venus Bird from The Paper Ark have launched The Parrot Project, in which they create lifelike paper portraits (肖像) in their likeness for a good cause.
“This series is a respect to these amazing birds and their contribution to our ecosystem,” the artists said. To them, parrots are not only beautiful birds that have inspired them creatively but also a species that has long been subjected to exploitation. “Many parrot species are threatened and some are near to extinction,” Shrimal and Bird explained. “They are suffering a lot due to deforestation and pet trade and we wanted to shine light on the importance of these species in our ecosystem through our art.”
To create these realistic pieces, they begin by picking a species from their collection of bird books. Once they settle on a parrot, they carry out some online research to get all the information needed for a faithful description. “Each species is created keeping in mind their habitat so each artwork in this series shows the bird perching (栖息) on the tree or plant which is either their favorite plant or their perching tree,” the artists share.
Each bird is made up of tiny paper bits, put together following a drawing previously made by the team. They also carefully paint each piece to truly capture the details that make the species so unique, such as the yellow spots on the head of the red-tailed black cockatoo or the ombre (渐变色) feathers of the Scarlet Macaw.
The detailed portraits are now available for sale on The Paper Ark’s website, with the artists donating 10% from each sale towards parrot conservation. “Our primary purpose with this series is to motivate people to learn about these beautiful birds and their importance in our ecosystem and the threats they are facing,” Shrimal and Bird explain. “We want our audience to come together and take steps to conserve this species.”
28. What motivated Nayan Shrimal and Venus Bird to initiate The Parrot Project?
A. The overpopulation of certain parrot species.
B. The threats of human activities to the parrots.
C. Their personal fascination with parrots as pets.
D. The requirement of an environmental organization.
29. How do the artists ensure their paper parrots true to life?
A. By using high-tech to create the models. B. By using real feathers in their artworks.
C. By using photographs as a direct reference. D. By researching all details about the species.
30. Why are there specific trees or plants in the parrot portraits?
A. To add artistic value to the portraits. B. To identify the parrot species easily.
C. To show the bird in its natural habitat. D. To make the artworks more complicated.
31. What can The Parrot Project help do according to the text?
A. To ban the pet trade of parrots. B. To connect people with animals.
C. To research different species of parrots. D. To raise awareness of parrots’ conservation.
【答案】28. B 29. D 30. C 31. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了艺术家通过纸鹦鹉项目提高人们对鹦鹉保护的意识。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第二段中““Many parrot species are threatened and some are near to extinction,” Shrimal and Bird explained. “They are suffering a lot due to deforestation and pet trade and we wanted to shine light on the importance of these species in our ecosystem through our art.” (“许多鹦鹉物种受到威胁,有些已濒临灭绝,”Shrimal和Bird解释道。“由于森林砍伐和宠物贸易,它们正遭受着巨大的痛苦,我们希望通过我们的艺术来阐明这些物种在我们生态系统中的重要性。”)”可知,人类活动对鹦鹉造成了威胁,这促使Nayan Shrimal和Venus Bird发起了鹦鹉项目。故选B。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第三段中“To create these realistic pieces, they begin by picking a species from their collection of bird books. Once they settle on a parrot, they carry out some online research to get all the information needed for a faithful description. (为了创作这些逼真的作品,他们首先从他们的鸟类书籍收藏中选择一个物种。一旦他们选定了一只鹦鹉,他们就会进行一些在线研究,以获得忠实描述所需的所有信息。)”可知,艺术家们通过研究该物种的所有细节来确保他们的纸鹦鹉栩栩如生。故选D。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第三段中““Each species is created keeping in mind their habitat so each artwork in this series shows the bird perching (栖息) on the tree or plant which is either their favorite plant or their perching tree,” the artists share. (艺术家们分享道:“创作每个物种时都会考虑到它们的栖息地,所以这个系列中的每一件艺术品都展现了鸟儿栖息在它们最喜爱的植物或栖息树上的情景。”)”可知,鹦鹉肖像中有特定的树木或植物是为了展示在自然栖息地中的鸟类。故选C。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。由文章最后一段中““Our primary purpose with this series is to motivate people to learn about these beautiful birds and their importance in our ecosystem and the threats they are facing,” Shrimal and Bird explain. (Shrimal和Bird解释道:“我们创作这个系列的主要目的是激励人们去了解这些美丽的鸟类,以及它们在我们生态系统中的重要性和它们所面临的威胁。”)”可知,鹦鹉计划可以帮助提高人们对鹦鹉保护的意识。故选D。
D
Climate change is increasingly challenging the world of sports, with rising temperatures and extreme weather conditions threatening the existence of sports events globally. Athletes like triathlete Pragnya Mohan have been forced to relocate their training to cope with unbearable heat, while others, including discus thrower Sam Mattis, face extreme temperatures during competitions. Such conditions not only affect athlete performance but also pose a threat to the continued existence of certain sports.
At the UN climate summit in Baku, experts underlined the urgent need to address climate change’s impact on sports. Events are being interrupted by unusual weather patterns, as seen in the Paris Olympics, where triathlons were delayed due to water quality issues from heavy rain. In response, some sports organizations and clubs are beginning to take action. Soccer clubs have joined forces to reduce emissions and engage fans in climate awareness, emphasizing the role sports can play in advocating environmental responsibility. These efforts illustrate the crucial role that organized sports can have in promoting and supporting sustainable practices.
However, large-scale efforts can sometimes seem less impactful due to conflicting priorities and the financial interests tied to major sports events. These factors hinder real progress in sports-related climate advocacy and reveal the complexities involved in combining global sports practices with environmental initiatives.
Climate change is also increasing the costs associated with sports, widening the gap between rich and less rich athletes. As certain regions become unsuitable for training due to weather extremes, athletes face increased travel and training expenses, creating a widening socioeconomic divide. To adapt, sports events are shifting to cooler times or new locations. However, these measures only partially address the broader issues. Technologies like air-conditioned stadiums, used in the Qatar World Cup, provide temporary relief but are not sustainable.
As sports wrestle with climate change, athletes and organizations must innovate to reduce their environmental footprint. A joint effort is essential to make sure sports can continue to boom in a changing world, offering fair opportunities while promoting sustainability, with an emphasis on long-term, impactful solutions.
32. Why are Pragnya Mohan and Sam Mattis mentioned in Paragraph 1?
A. To demonstrate physical challenges world athletes face.
B. To praise their achievement in reducing climate change.
C. To display their excellent performance in competitions.
D. To show the bad effects climate change has on sports.
33. What does the underlined word “hinder” mean?
A. Discover. B. Achieve. C. Deny. D. Block.
34. What might be the impact of climate change on sports?
A. It narrows the skill gap between athletes.
B. It raises the training costs for sports events.
C. It promotes equality among sports participants.
D. It increases the number of international events.
35. What does the author imply in the last paragraph?
A Innovative technology is key in sports competitions
B. Cooperation is needed to ensure the sports’ survival
C. Organizations should offer athletes fair opportunities.
D. The solutions made now are short-term and low-impact.
【答案】32. D 33. D 34. B 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要论述了气候变化对体育界的挑战及应对措施。
【32题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第一段中“Climate change is increasingly challenging the world of sports, with rising temperatures and extreme weather conditions threatening the existence of sports events globally. Athletes like triathlete Pragnya Mohan have been forced to relocate their training to cope with unbearable heat, while others, including discus thrower Sam Mattis, face extreme temperatures during competitions. (气候变化正日益对体育界构成严峻挑战,气温上升和极端天气状况正威胁着全球体育赛事的存续。像三项全能运动员Pragnya Mohan这样的选手,已不得不调整训练地点以应对酷热难耐的天气;而包括铁饼运动员Sam Mattis在内的其他运动员,则在比赛期间面临极端高温的考验。)”可知,提到Pragnya Mohan和Sam Mattis是为了展示气候变化对体育的不良影响。故选D。
【33题详解】
词句猜测题。由文章第三段“However, large-scale efforts can sometimes seem less impactful due to conflicting priorities and the financial interests tied to major sports events. These factors hinder real progress in sports-related climate advocacy and reveal the complexities involved in combining global sports practices with environmental initiatives. (然而,由于存在相互冲突的优先事项,以及重大体育赛事背后的经济利益考量,大规模的应对措施有时似乎收效甚微。这些因素hinder体育领域在气候倡导方面取得实质性进展,也揭示了将全球体育活动与环境倡议相结合所面临的复杂性。)”可知,相互冲突的优先事项,以及重大体育赛事背后的经济利益考量。这些因素阻碍了体育相关气候倡导方面的真正进展。因此,hinder在此处意为“阻碍,妨碍”,与block“阻碍”意思相近。故选D。
【34题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第四段中“Climate change is also increasing the costs associated with sports, widening the gap between rich and less rich athletes. As certain regions become unsuitable for training due to weather extremes, athletes face increased travel and training expenses, creating a widening socioeconomic divide. (气候变化还增加了与体育相关的成本,加剧了富裕运动员与较不富裕运动员之间的差距。由于极端天气,某些地区变得不再适合训练,运动员面临着旅行和训练费用增加的问题,从而加剧了社会经济差距。)”可知,气候变化对体育的影响是提高体育赛事的训练成本。故选B。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。由文章最后一段中“As sports wrestle with climate change, athletes and organizations must innovate to reduce their environmental footprint. A joint effort is essential to make sure sports can continue to boom in a changing world, offering fair opportunities while promoting sustainability, with an emphasis on long-term, impactful solutions. (随着体育界与气候变化作斗争,运动员和组织必须创新以减少他们的环境足迹。共同努力对于确保体育在变化的世界中继续蓬勃发展至关重要,在促进可持续性的同时提供公平的机会,并强调长期、有影响力的解决方案。)”可知,作者在最后一段暗示了合作是确保体育生存的必要条件。故选B。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Have you ever felt like you’re never happy with what you have? Do you think things could be better somewhere else even if they are good enough? This is what is called Grass Is Greener Syndrome (综合征) It is a syndrome where one always thinks the grass is greener on the other side. It can keep you from being glad for what is in your life now. ___36___ Here are some tips to overcome Grass Is Greener Syndrome.
Practice gratitude and appreciation. By focusing on what we already have and being thankful for it, we can find happiness in our current situation. This helps prevent feelings of regret and dissatisfaction that often come with constantly comparing ourselves to others or daydreaming about a different life. ___37___ It also makes us recognize the value of our lives and relationships.
Avoid comparisons. Comparisons can be a trap when it comes to dealing with Grass Is Greener Syndrome. Constantly comparing yourself or your situation to others is a feature of this syndrome. It’s easy to think that the grass is always greener on the other side. ___38___
Embrace imperfections. Embracing imperfections is a crucial step in overcoming Grass Is Greener Syndrome. ___39___ They include the faults both within ourselves and in our surroundings. By learning to accept that imperfections are a normal part of life, we can break free from the constant longing for something better. Embracing imperfections means acknowledging that no one and nothing is perfect, including ourselves.
___40___ Many people who experience this syndrome struggle with low self-esteem and feelings of unsafety. They constantly compare themselves to others and believe that they are not good enough or deserving of happiness. Addressing these problems involves challenging negative beliefs, seeking therapy or counseling (咨询), and practicing self-acceptance and personal growth.
A. Deal with insecurities and self-doubt.
B. Address problems of over-confidence.
C. When it hits hard, this syndrome can cause many problems.
D. Uncertainty and curiosity play a big part in creating the syndrome.
E. One of the main signs of this syndrome is always searching for mistakes.
F. However, this kind of thinking can lead to dissatisfaction and unhappiness.
G. Developing an attitude of gratitude allows us to appreciate the present moment.
【答案】36. C 37. G 38. F 39. E 40. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要解释了草更绿综合征的概念、表现、可能带来的问题,并给出了一些克服这种综合征的建议。
36题详解】
根据前文“Have you ever felt like you’re never happy with what you have? Do you think things could be better somewhere else even if they are good enough? This is what is called Grass Is Greener Syndrome (综合征). It is a syndrome where one always thinks the grass is greener on the other side. It can keep you from being glad for what is in your life now.(你是否曾经对你所拥有的感到不满意?你认为其他地方的情况会更好吗,即使他们已经足够好了?这就是所谓的草更绿综合征。这是一种综合症,人们总是认为另一边的草地更绿。它会阻止你为现在的生活感到高兴)”可知,前文介绍了什么是草更绿综合征,并点出它的危害,所以C项“When it hits hard, this syndrome can cause many problems.(当它严重发作时,这种综合征会引起许多问题)”进一步讲述危害性,承接上文,符合文意。故选C项。
【37题详解】
根据前文“Practice gratitude and appreciation. By focusing on what we already have and being thankful for it, we can find happiness in our current situation. This helps prevent feelings of regret and dissatisfaction that often come with constantly comparing ourselves to others or daydreaming about a different life.(学会感恩和欣赏。通过关注我们已经拥有的,并对它心存感激,我们就能在现状中找到幸福。这有助于防止经常与他人比较或幻想不同生活而产生的遗憾和不满情绪)”可知,本段主要讲述通过感恩和欣赏当下的生活,来克服草更绿综合征,所以G项“Developing an attitude of gratitude allows us to appreciate the present moment.(培养一种感恩的态度能让我们欣赏当下)”符合本段主题,其中gratitude为同词复现。故选G项。
【38题详解】
设空位于段尾,是对前文的总结,根据前文“Avoid comparisons. Comparisons can be a trap when it comes to dealing with Grass Is Greener Syndrome. Constantly comparing yourself or your situation to others is a feature of this syndrome. It’s easy to think that the grass is always greener on the other side.(避免进行比较。在应对草更绿综合征时,比较可能会成为一个陷阱。不断将自己或自己的处境与他人进行比较,正是这种综合征的一个特点。人们很容易认为,另一边的草总是更绿)”可知,F项“However, this kind of thinking can lead to dissatisfaction and unhappiness.(然而,这种想法会导致不满和不快乐)”是对前文的总结,构成转折关系,符合文意。故选F项。
【39题详解】
根据前文“Embracing imperfections is a crucial step in overcoming Grass Is Greener Syndrome.(拥抱不完美是克服草更绿综合征的关键一步)”以及后文“They include the faults both within ourselves and in our surroundings.(它们既包括我们自身的缺点,也包括我们周围的缺点)”可知,本段主要讲述的是要接受不完美,空处内容应与接受不完美有关,所以E项“One of the main signs of this syndrome is always searching for mistakes.(这种综合症的一个主要迹象是总是寻找错误)”说明这种综合征的一个主要特征就是总是寻找错误或缺点,承接上文,引出下文,符合语境,故选E项。
【40题详解】
设空位于段首,为本段中心句,根据后文“Many people who experience this syndrome struggle with low self-esteem and feelings of unsafety. They constantly compare themselves to others and believe that they are not good enough or deserving of happiness. Addressing these problems involves challenging negative beliefs, seeking therapy or counseling (咨询), and practicing self-acceptance and personal growth.(许多患有这种综合征的人都有自卑和不安全感。他们经常拿自己和别人比较,认为自己不够好,不配得到幸福。解决这些问题需要挑战消极信念,寻求治疗或咨询,练习自我接纳和个人成长)”可知,本段主要讲述克服自卑和不安全感,所以A项“Deal with insecurities and self-doubt.(处理不安全感和自我怀疑)”符合本段主题,为本段中心句。故选A项。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读短文,从各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Born in Buenos Aires Barrera came to Boston with her family when she was 7. During her first year at high school, she met Donald Blake, a(n) ____41____ teacher who studied air pollution.
“I went to his office one day and told him that I was so ____42____ his research that I wanted to be a part of it. I told him I loved learning and I was not afraid of ____43____. To my surprise, I was invited to join the team ____44____,” Barrera recalled. “The research experience gave me more ____45____ to explore further.”
Later, Barrera volunteered for almost three years at an organization in Boston, where she developed a method to ____46____ the air data collected over the past three years in the city and noticed high ____47____ of pollution over Boston at night. It seemed ____48____ since the city does not have heavy industry and most air pollution should appear during daytime hours. Barrera tracked the air pollution data backwards in time and found that the ____49____ pollution came from cities in Pennsylvania, New York, and Canada. The result was later _____50_____ by research from the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, which has _____51_____ Barrera this year.
Barrera’s advice to future Harvard students is the same she intends to _____52_____. “We shouldn’t forget to enjoy the process of doing research. Sometimes, that means you should not _____53_____ so much on a plan or a goal, but let the process _____54_____ you,” she said. “It’s the only way to _____55_____ and grow.”
41. A. math B. English C. science D. history
42. A. interested in B. afraid of C. devoted to D. bored with
43. A. pain B. authority C. criticism D. failure
44. A. in advance B. on the spot C. now and then D. in return
45. A. confidence B. budget C. power D. convenience
46. A. gather B. process C. detect D. destroy
47. A. costs B. standards C. concentrations D. expectations
48. A. lucky B. valuable C. simple D. strange
49. A. harmless B. nighttime C. natural D. monthly
50. A. ignored B. denied C. confirmed D. changed
51. A. accepted B. interviewed C. attacked D. examined
52. A. publish B. spare C. suspect D. follow
53. A. rely B. spend C. survive D. call
54. A. miss B. forgive C. doubt D. surprise
55. A. tolerate B. learn C. trust D. worry
【答案】41. C 42. A 43. D 44. B 45. A 46. B 47. C 48. D 49. B 50. C 51. A 52. D 53. A 54. D 55. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文,主要讲述了Barrera从高中参与空气污染研究到后来发现波士顿夜间污染异常的经历,以及她对科研过程的感悟。
【41题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:高中第一年她遇到了研究空气污染的Donald Blake老师。A. math数学;B. English英语;C. science科学;D. history历史。根据下文“who studied air pollution”可知,研究空气污染属于科学领域。故选C。
【42题详解】
考查形容词短语辨析。句意:有一天我去了他的办公室,告诉他我对他的研究很感兴趣,我想参与其中。A. interested in感兴趣; B. afraid of害怕;C. devoted to投身于;D. bored with厌倦。根据后文“wanted to be a part of it”可知,Barrera很感兴趣。故选A。
【43题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我告诉他我热爱学习且不畏惧失败。A. pain痛苦; B. authority权威;C. criticism批评;D. failure失败。根据上文“I loved learning and I was not afraid of”可知,Barrera强调不怕失败。故选D。
【44题详解】
考查介词短语辨析。句意:令我惊讶的是,我当场被邀请加入团队。A. in advance提前 ;B. on the spot当场; C. now and then偶尔;D. in return作为回报。根据“To my surprise”和语境可知,Barrera当场被邀请加入团队。故选B。
【45题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:这段研究经历给了我更多探索的信心。A. confidence信心 ;B. budget预算 ;C. power权力;D. convenience便利。根据上文的经历以及后文“explore further”可知,这段研究经历给了Barrera更多探索的信心。故选A。
【46题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:后来,Barrera在波士顿的一个组织做了将近三年的志愿者,在那里她开发了一种方法来处理过去三年在该市收集的空气数据,并注意到波士顿夜间的高浓度污染。A. gather收集; B. process处理 ;C. detect检测 ;D. destroy破坏。根据上文“develop a method”可知,后接数据操作,强调分析处理。故选B
【47题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:后来,Barrera在波士顿的一个组织做了将近三年的志愿者,在那里她开发了一种方法来处理过去三年在该市收集的空气数据,并注意到波士顿夜间的高浓度污染。A. costs成本 ;B. standards标准;C. concentrations浓度;D. expectations预期。根据常识可知,空气污染数据常用浓度描述。故选C。
【48题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:这很奇怪,因为波士顿没有重工业,大多数空气污染应该出现在白天。A. lucky幸运; B. valuable有价值; C. simple简单; D. strange奇怪。根据下文“since the city does not have heavy industry”可知,因为波士顿没有重工业,所以很奇怪。故选D。
【49题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:Barrera时追踪了空气污染数据,发现夜间污染来自宾夕法尼亚州、纽约和加拿大的城市。A. harmless无害 ;B. nighttime夜间; C. natural自然; D. monthly月度。前文反复强调“at night”的异常现象,所以指夜间污染。故选B。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:这一结果后来被哈佛大学T. H. Chan School of Public Health的研究证实,该学院今年录取了Barrera。A. ignored忽略; B. denied否认;C. confirmed证实;D. changed改变。根据下文“by research from the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health”可知,结果后来被哈佛大学T. H. Chan School of Public Health的研究证实。故选C。
【51题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:这一结果后来被哈佛大学陈曾熙公共卫生学院的研究证实,该学院今年录取了Barrera。A. accepted录取; B. interviewed采访; C. attacked攻击 ;D. examined检查。根据下文“Barrera’s advice to future Harvard students”可知,该学院今年录取了Barrera。故选A。
【52题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:她给未来哈佛学生的建议也是她自己打算遵循的。A. publish发表; B. spare节省;C. suspect怀疑 ;D. follow遵循。上文“advice”与“follow”形成呼应。故选D。
【53题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:有时候,这意味着你不应该过于依赖计划或目标,而是让这个过程给你带来惊喜。A. rely依赖;B. spend花费;C. survive生存;D. call呼叫。根据下文“so much on a plan or a goal”可知,你不应该过于依赖计划或目标。故选A。
【54题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:时候,这意味着你不应该过于依赖计划或目标,而是让这个过程给你带来惊喜。A. miss错过;B. forgive原谅;C. doubt怀疑;D. surprise惊喜。根据上文“We shouldn’t forget to enjoy the process of doing research.”可知,让这个过程给你带来惊喜。故选D。
【55题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:这是学习和成长的唯一途径。A. tolerate容忍;B. learn学习;C. trust信任;D. worry担忧。与“grow”并列,这是学习和成长的唯一途径。故选B。
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。
When I tell people that I work at the Space Research Center, I almost always get a surprised look. Behind it, the person is trying to figure out who exactly I work with…the astronauts?
Since January 2023, right before the launch of a new satellite to study pulsars, I have been assisting the researchers at the center, ____56____ are passionate about unraveling the mysteries of the cosmos, to feel more comfortable ____57____ confident in their understanding of space exploration. And who do they collaborate ____58____? Not the astronauts, even though. The primary language for the research papers ____59____ delve into the complexities of pulsar emissions and their impact on space-time, is actually English. They engage with the influx of international scientists and ____60____ (visit) experts who often come to analyze the data collected by the satellite, which is orbiting the Earth.
They also need to be prepared to give ____61____ (presentation) in English at international conferences, where they share their groundbreaking discoveries about pulsar phenomena with the global scientific community. This is ____62____ they need an astrophysics instructor.
So, what are they learning? ____63____ (basic), how to interpret the signals from distant pulsars. It’s been fascinating to watch the space research develop ____64____ to see the scientists delve deeper into the mysteries of the universe. As a child, I always _____65_____ (dream) of exploring outer space. Now, I’m fulfilling that dream indirectly by assisting the researchers with their English.
【答案】56. who
57. and 58. with
59. that##which
60. visiting
61. presentations
62. why 63. Basically
64. and 65. dreamed
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在太空研究中心的工作经历,帮助研究人员提高英语水平,以便更好地进行国际交流与合作。
【56题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:从2023年1月发射脉冲星新卫星之前开始,我一直在协助中心热衷于解开宇宙奥秘的研究人员,让他们对太空探索的理解更加舒适和自信。此处引导非限定性定语从句,先行词为the researchers,指人,关系词在作主语,应用关系代词who引导。故填who。
【57题详解】
考查并列连词。句意:从2023年1月发射脉冲星新卫星之前开始,我一直在协助中心热衷于解开宇宙奥秘的研究人员,让他们对太空探索的理解更加舒适和自信。设空处连接comfortable和confident,表示并列关系,不存在转折或选择关系,应用连词and。故填and。
【58题详解】
考查介词。句意:他们与谁合作?固定搭配collaborate with sb“与某人合作”。故填with。
【59题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:研究脉冲星发射的复杂性及其对时空影响的论文的主要语言实际上是英语。此处引导限定性定语从句,先行词为the research papers,指物,关系词在从句中作主语,应用关系代词that或者which引导。故填that或which。
【60题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:他们与大量涌入的国际科学家和访问专家接触,这些专家经常来分析这颗绕地球运行的卫星收集的数据。空处为非谓语动词,visit与expert为主动关系,应用现在分词,作定语。故填visiting
【61题详解】
考查名词复数。句意:他们还需要准备在国际会议上用英语发言,在那里他们与全球科学界分享他们关于脉冲星现象的突破性发现。presentation为可数名词,前无限定词,应用复数形式,作宾语。故填presentations。
【62题详解】
考查表语从句。句意:这就是他们需要天体物理学讲师的原因。此处引导表语从句,表示“为什么”强调结果,应用连接副词why引导。故填why。
【63题详解】
考查副词。句意:基本上,他们学习如何解读来自遥远脉冲星的信号。此处修饰整个句子,表示“基本上”,应用副词basically,作状语,置于句,首字母大写。故填Basically。
【64题详解】
考查并列连词。句意:看着太空研究的发展,看到科学家们更深入地探索宇宙的奥秘,这非常有趣。设空处连接watch和see,表示并列关系,不存在转折或选择关系,应用连词and。故填and。
【65题详解】
考查动词时态。句意:小时候,我一直梦想着探索外太空。根据As a child可知,设空处描述过去的动作,应用一般过去时。故填dreamed。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66. 上周校学生会组织了以“环保行动进校园”为主题的校园环保活动,请你给校英文报写一篇短文投稿,介绍本次活动情况,要点包括:
(1)活动概况;
(2)感悟与收获。
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。
A Campus Environmental Protection Activity
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【答案】
A Campus Environmental Protection Activity
To help students realize the importance of protecting the environment, the Student Union of our school organized a campus environmental protection activity last week.
During the activity, we participated in a series of meaningful actions, such as cleaning the campus and watering the flowers. Additionally, several experts were invited to deliver a lecture, significantly enhancing our understanding of environmental issues.
Through this activity, not only can we acquire the knowledge of environmental protection, but we also realize the significance of everyone’s participation in protecting the environment. I believe that if we all take action, we can make our earth a better place.
【解析】
【详解】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一篇短文投稿,介绍以“环保行动进校园”为主题的校园环保活动情况。
1. 词汇积累
参加:participate in →take part in
此外:additionally →besides
演讲:lecture →speech
提高:enhance →boost
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:To help students realize the importance of protecting the environment, the Student Union of our school organized a campus environmental protection activity last week.
拓展句:The Student Union of our school organized a campus environmental protection activity last week, whose aim is to help students realize the importance of protecting the environment.
【点睛】[高分句型1]Through this activity, not only can we acquire the knowledge of environmental protection, but we also realize the significance of everyone’s participation in protecting the environment. (运用了“not only...but also...”连接两个并列结构,且not only位于句首引出部分倒装句)
[高分句型2]I believe that if we all take action, we can make our earth a better place.(运用了that引导宾语从句和if引导条件状语从句)
第二节(满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Professor Smith came from America to Nigari and he liked to see and understand the people there. One day, Smith stood by the window, looking at the crowd in the street below and saw a boy, a street sweeper, doing his job. Smith was, somehow, attracted by him. The boy, around 13, was in neat uniform and swept the street with great care. The broom was in his hands; if not, Smith would think that he was one of his students.
“Why is he here sweeping the street?” The question pushed him to approach the boy and say, “May I know your name?” Seeing Smith standing before him, the boy wore a little confusion in his eyes and replied slowly, “Sir! Rex.” Rex had orderly black and well-combed hair and looked smart, friendly and intelligent. William saw a bright future for Rex ahead. He politely asked something about Rex’ s family, then he knew that Rex’ s father, and grandfather, were both sweepers. “Sir, this is the bread and butter giver for my family,” Rex said, neither embarrassed nor shamed by the question.
Knowing the roots of education may be bitter, but the fruits it gives are very sweet, Smith tried to persuade Rex to receive more education. However, Rex politely refused, “I cannot leave this work. This is the means of living for us.”
“I know. But your life should be more than this. What if there is an opportunity right now that might change your life?” he asked, looking into Rex’ s eyes sharply. “What if today is that opportunity?”
“I would certainly try my best for it and do whatever I can to make myself a better person,” Rex replied, slowly but firmly, with a sparkle in his eyes.
Smith was satisfied with what Rex said. He decided to go on his mission to help this young boy start a new journey. He first talked to Rex’s family, stressing the importance of education and the potential it held for Rex’ s future. Then he arranged to help Rex with some courses after Rex finished his sweeping duties each day.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Smith gave Rex all the necessary support and guidance he needed to pursue his studies.
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The explosive news that Rex won third place in the exam excited Smith.
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【答案】Smith gave Rex all the necessary support and guidance he needed to pursue his studies. Fortunately, some of Rex’s previous school years laid the foundation for his current efforts. Smith then enrolled Rex in a school. With Smith’s encouragement and financial assistance, slowly but surely, Rex’s initial hesitation gave way to a burning ambition to learn and improve his conditions. As Rex immersed himself in his studies, Smith watched with pride as the boy’s confidence grew. “It’s time to see how Rex has progressed these days,” Smith thought. Then he arranged for Rex to take an exam with his students.
The explosive news that Rex won third place in the exam excited Smith. When the results were announced, and Rex’s name appeared at the top of the list. Smith could scarcely contain his joy. He had witnessed the transformation of a street sweeper into a brilliant student. Smith rushed to congratulate Rex, embracing the young man with a sense of pride and accomplishment. He knew that this was just the beginning of Rex’s journey and from now on, even without his help, this young boy could find his own way and go ahead firmly.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,讲的是来自美国的史密斯教授在Nigari遇到一个叫雷克斯的扫街男孩,觉得他有潜力,想要帮助他接受教育。雷克斯虽然家庭贫困,但表现出积极的态度。史密斯说服了他的家人,并开始帮助他学习。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“史密斯给了雷克斯学习所需的一切必要的支持和指导。”可知,该段可描写雷克斯从最初的犹豫到产生改善自己状况的强烈愿望,积极接受了史密斯对他的学习安排。
②由第二段首句内容“雷克斯在考试中获得第三名的爆炸性消息使史密斯兴奋不已。”可知,第二段可描写史密斯看到成绩后的心情和举动。
2.续写线索:求学愿望——刻苦学习——安排考试——自豪——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①提高:improve /enhance
②宣布:announce/declare
③拥抱:embrace /hug
④控制:contain/overcome
情绪类
①鼓励:encouragement /motivation
②优秀的:brilliant/excellent
【点睛】[高分句型1] When the results were announced, and Rex’s name appeared at the top of the list. (运用了when引导时间状语从句)
[高分句型2] He knew that this was just the beginning of Rex’s journey and from now on, even without his help, this young boy could find his own way and go ahead firmly. (运用了that引导的宾语从句)
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