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中华中学2024-2025学年度第二学期校内模拟考试(二模)试卷
高三英语
本卷考试时间:120分钟 总分:150分
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。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. When will the woman meet the staff manager?
A. At 9:30. B. At 11:00. C. At 12:40.
2. Why hasn’t the woman seen the man for a long time?
A. He went traveling. B. He moved to Glasgow. C. He was ill.
3. Where does the conversation take place?
A. At a restaurant. B. At a supermarket. C. At home.
4. How does the man feel now?
A. Excited. B. Regretful. C. Refreshed.
5. What is the man doing?
A. Offering a favor. B. Serving a customer. C. Showing the way.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. What are the speakers talking about?
A. Making an outing plan.
B. Entertaining some friends.
C. Working on a car.
7. What does the woman ask the man to do?
A. Cancel his plan to meet Frank.
B. Invite Frank to join them.
C. Ignore their guests.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. What is the woman shopping for?
A. Envelopes. B. A camera. C. Art supplies.
9. What additional service does the man mention?
A. Photo printing. B. Online purchasing. C. In-store mailing.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10 What does Grace need Jack to do?
A. Fix the copy machine.
B. Attend a staff meeting.
C. Print some documents.
11 What do we know about the copy machine?
A. It is under repair.
B. It is in poor condition.
C. It has broken down three times.
12. Where is Jack heading next?
A. A branch office. B. A copy shop. C. A repair shop.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. What is the job about?
A. Guest reception. B. Hotel decoration. C. Building construction.
14. How long will it take to finish the job?
A. Five days. B. Four days. C. Three days.
15. Who will tell the client about the update?
A. Richard. B. The man. C. The woman.
16. Why does the woman want the job to go smoothly?
A. To attract more workers.
B. To get more job opportunities.
C. To shorten the working period.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. When did Britt want to build a website originally?
A. After university. B. At university. C. At high school.
18. Why did Britt change the name of her website?
A. The original name wasn’t suitable.
B. She wanted to include other games.
C. The website wasn’t successful at first.
19. What can we learn about the content of the website?
A. It’s wide-ranging.
B. It’s old-fashioned.
C. It’s student-targeted.
20. What is the main focus of the website?
A. Make-up and fashion. B. Computer games. C. Team sports.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
How to Take Your “Before” and “After” Photos
Suppose you’re about to start a weight-loss or body-shaping journey that will change your body and your life, nothing shows the results of this experience better than a set of “before” and “after” photos. Whether you just want to keep them as a personal reminder, or share your story with the world, prepare to be an expert to get high-quality photos!
Camera, Photographer, and Location
It’s best to use a digital camera.
If you have a camera stand, that’s great; otherwise, try to get someone to take your photos—don’t worry, he or she doesn’t have to be a professional photographer!
Choose a well-lit area in front of a plain wall. The simpler the background is, the more attention will be on you and your transformation.
Dress Code (密码)
A swimsuit or form-fitting workout clothes work best. You should show as much of your body as you’re comfortable with, but please keep it appropriate for public consumption.
Photo Composition
Take full-body photos and make sure your face can be clearly seen.
Try to take the photos from different angles, such as a front view and a side view.
Whatever you do, consistency is key!
Ideally, your “before” and “after” photos will show you doing the same poses, wearing the same clothes, in the same place both before and after your transformation. This way, your body is the only thing that can be seen changing.
Timing
Make sure to take the photos at the beginning, during, and end of your program so that you can see your progress over time. If you’re doing a 90-day program, for example, you could take photos on Day 1,and then on Day 30, Day 60, and Day 90 until you’re done.
1. What is the aim of a set of “before” and “after” photos?
A. To record a touching story. B. To remember a trip.
C. To share a workout method. D. To show a transformation.
2. What is needed before taking “before” and “after” photos?
A. A plain setting. B. A fashionable dress.
C. A high-tech camera. D. A well-trained photographer.
3. Which of the following can probably guarantee high-quality “before” and “after” photos?
A. Taking photos every day. B. Adopting a unique angle.
C Making your face visible. D. Wearing a consistent smile.
B
Like a lot of Canadians Andrew Suboch grew up knowing little about Canada’s national game — lacrosse(曲棍球), other than watching some neighbours pass a ball using old wooden sticks.
It was only when his two children started playing the game as part of their training for hockey (冰球) that he took much notice. His son, Jack, went on to excel at lacrosse and he now plays for the Vancouver Warriors of the National Lacrosse League.
Both children came up through the Mimico Minor Lacrosse organization, in the Toronto area, which has been around since 1890. When the number of players in the kids’ league began falling in 2014, Mr. Suboch, who is a personal injury lawyer in Toronto, volunteered to step in. He offered to sponsor the “Baby Peanut” program, which introduced children ages 3 and 4 to the game.
Thanks to his sponsorship, more than 100 children play for free each spring for eight weeks. They spend an hour every Saturday learning the game and every player is given a lightweight stick and a shirt. “They are taught to catch, throw, pass and shoot in a non-contact environment,” he said. “You get them running around. Get them away from the screen. It is our national game, so you get them exposed. And sure enough, they caught on.”
To fund the program, Mr. Suboch came up with a novel idea. He started searching his neighbourhood for used appliances, metal and electronic items, such as computers and cellphones. He sorted the material and sold it to a local recycling centre. “Word has gotten out, so people now will give me their used electronics and metal stuff,” he said. The recycling effort raises around $20,000 annually, which covers the cost of the lacrosse program.
Mr. Suboch said watching the kids play has given him a lot of satisfaction and joy. Not only is far less junk going to landfill sites, he said, but “we’ve also got kids who are not in front of a screen.”
4. Why did Andrew start sponsoring the “Baby Peanut” program?
A. His son asked him to support the game.
B. The kids’ league faced declining participation.
C. He wanted to promote his own law firm.
D. He hoped to popularize a hockey organization.
5. What does the underlined phrase “caught on” in paragraph 4 mean?
A. Learned the rules. B. Got injured.
C. Attracted donations. D. Became interested.
6. How did Andrew obtain funds for the lacrosse program?
A. By organizing charity matches. B. By collecting and selling used items.
C. By charging participation fees. D. By raising money from the community.
7. What can we learn about the program’s impact?
A. It reduced screen time for children. B. It increased waste sent to landfills.
C. It made lacrosse popular worldwide. D. It created jobs for the local residents.
C
The ability to connect an event with its consequences — experts use the term associative learning — is a crucial skill for adapting to the environment. Recent findings show that adults fail to demonstrate the highest learning performance in this area. This paves the way for a fresh perspective on associative learning disorders, which are linked to the development of mental illness later in life.
Researchers from Ruhr University Bochum conducted groundbreaking experiments across four age groups: babies (0-3), primary school children (6-12), teenagers (13-19), and adults. Participants were required to identify patterns between visual pictures and corresponding rewards through computer-based tasks. Several learning sessions were then integrated to assess performance stability.
The research team was amazed by the results: “We’d initially assumed that associative learning improves continuously with increasing age,” says Dr. Carolin Konrad. However, there was a clear peak in performance at primary school: “Children at this age achieved the best results, learned most consistently and showed the least variability in their learning behavior.” Although adults and teenagers learned faster than babies, they didn’t reach the performance level of primary school children.
It also emerged that repeated exposure to the learned material plays a crucial role for babies and teenagers since an additional learning session led to an improvement in learning performance in these age groups. Teenagers improved 40% after additional practice sessions, whereas adults showed minimal progress. This finding highlights the “sensitive period” phenomenon — the brain’s higher plasticity during childhood that allows more efficient knowledge strength.
The study shows that associative learning is present across the lifespan but that the rates and quantities of learning vary. “This mental capacity not only helps us avoid dangers but also influences emotional regulation patterns,” concludes Konrad. “Early identification of association of associative learning difficulties could serve as an indicator for future mental health risks.”
8. Which is an example of associative learning?
A. A baby grasps an object placed in its hand.
B. A student works harder after getting good grades.
C. A driver keeps speeding up when receiving a ticket.
D. A cook follows his recipe despite customer complaints.
9. What were the participants required to do in the experiments?
A. Identify the relationship between different groups.
B. Watch and record their own performance over time.
C. Assess their learning progress during the sessions.
D. Pair pictures with rewards through computer-based tasks.
10. What surprised the researchers about associative learning?
A. Adults possessed greater adaptability.
B. Primary schoolers outperformed others.
C. Teenagers peaked in learning performance.
D. Babies required frequent exposure to knowledge.
11. Why is the “sensitive period” phenomenon mentioned in paragraph 4?
A. To show learning ability differences across all ages.
B. To advise adults to learn efficiently in a gradual way.
C. To stress the significance of learning during childhood.
D. To demonstrate the brain’s ability to adapt in adulthood.
D
King Shahryar, betrayed (背叛) by his wife, decides to marry a new woman each night and have her killed by morning to ensure he is never betrayed again. Scheherazade volunteers to marry the king. Each evening, she begins an engaging story but stops at dawn, leaving him eager for more. Night after night, she keeps him attracted with new tales, and over 1,001 nights, the king falls in love with her and abandons his cruel ways.
This ancient tale from One Thousand and One Nights highlights storytelling’s impact. Our recent research shows that strong storytelling skills can dramatically improve someone’s well-being.
At its core, storytelling helps people find meaning from life’s chaos. Studies show we shape our identities by turning experiences into personal stories. Skilled storytellers excel at two key skills: they need to connect events logically and they must learn to see the world through the eyes of their characters, understanding the “why” of what drives people. Applying these two skills to their own lives, skillful storytellers use the first to identify and pursue what gives their life meaning, while the second develops a mindset that prioritizes the “why” behind their actions over just the “how”.
To illustrate this point, we conducted studies with 800 participants. We measured storytelling ability through self-reports, friend evaluations and expert reviews on lab experiments where each participant told one story about himself and the other with three given random words. In addition to these assessments of storytelling skills, we asked participants questions to get a sense of how meaningful they found life and whether they approached decisions with a “why” mindset rather than a “how” mindset.
Results consistently linked storytelling skills to stronger life meaning and goal clarity. Personality also mattered: people open to new experiences collected more interesting life stories, while shy people used storytelling to balance out their limited social interaction.
A strong “why” mindset connects with reduced stress and extended life. Storytelling also builds social connections. By helping people express their purpose and build relationships, stories may indirectly strengthen both mental and physical health.
Storytelling workshops, now popular globally, may do more than teach communication they could help participants redefine their life’s direction.
12. Why does the author mention Scheherazade’s stories in the first paragraph?
A. To show Scheherazade’s cleverness. B. To entertain readers with a classic tale.
C. To introduce the topic of storytelling. D. To compare ancient and modern stories.
13. What does the “why” mindset primarily focus on?
A. Completing daily tasks efficiently. B. Avoiding stressful situations.
C. Memorizing random life events. D. Understanding life’s purpose.
14. What were participants asked to do in the lab experiment?
A. Share personal interests in a group.
B. Tell a story with words provided.
C. Reflect on the “why” behind their actions.
D. Connect events into a meaningful story.
15. Which can be the best title for the text?
A. Scheherazade’s Survival in an Ancient Tale
B. How People’s Storytelling Abilities Develop
C. Living a Meaningful Life through Storytelling
D. Why Shy People Attend Storytelling Workshops
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
In literature, flat and round characters offer distinct approaches to character development. Flat characters are defined by a singular symbolic characteristic. ____16____ For example, the evil stepmothers in traditional fairy tales are flat characters, serving to drive the story with their simplicity.
By contrast, Jia Baoyu in Dream of the Red Chamber exemplifies (举例说明) round characters, defined by inner conflicts, contradictions, and personal growth. ____17____ They reflect the unpredictability of humanity, making them more relatable and dynamic to readers.
In earlier literary works, flat characters often symbolized heroic ideals, such as the brave heroes in The Odyssey. As society moves away from idealized heroes, literature focuses more on characters’ personal struggles, reflecting how writers began to see humanity in a more complex way. With the rise of realism in the 19th century, round characters gained popularity, as seen in Jane Eyre, which allowed for the exploration of personal identity and internal conflict. ____18____
However, not every character that appears in a story needs to be deep. ____19____ Imagine the main character is taking a taxi to a hotel. If we make the taxi driver a round character, the focus could shift from the main character to the taxi driver, potentially taking attention away from the main plot.
____20____ They together create tension and richness in a literary work. Flat characters provide clarity and focus, simplifying themes and making them accessible to readers. Meanwhile, round characters reveal human complexity, showing life beyond black and white.
A. Neither type of characters is better than the other.
B Such characters stand out for complexity and depth.
C. We don’t get heartfelt backstory to enrich their roles.
D. If flat characters are round, they may “steal the show”.
E. This shows how literature reflects evolving social views.
F. Round characters are more engaging than flat characters.
G. They are more like a spotlight, drawing attention to one aspect.
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,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Traveling initially felt like something fake. I was tired of backpackers talking about their “___21___” experiences. Then before long, I found myself on a plane to my friend’s hometown in Athens, excited but____22____ about what would happen once we landed.
The voyage proved worth it. Every step through the ancient streets revealed new ___23___. However, what really changed my understanding of travel was a chance ___24___ with a local welder (焊工).
While we were walking, a strange sound ___25___ our attention — a rhythmic clinking breaking the ____26____ of the street. Around the corner rose a ____27____ workshop. Inside, common tools shone with uncommon beauty. A heavy silence filled the air as time slowed down, allowing me the space to ___28___ every little detail.
Absorbed in his work, the welder didn't ___29___ an eye at us. At that moment, all that was ___30___ was his short hair and a figure ___31___by years of manual (体力的) work. His hands ___32___ worked the metal as if he were a magician creating sparks and flames.
As the man continued welding, I felt a sudden feeling of___33___for his peace and satisfaction. I longed for the ____34____he embodied (体现). Watching the welder, I realized that happiness lies not in gathering passport stamps or material possessions, but in finding ___35___ within yourself, not in the grand or the eternal, but in the simplest of moments — the ordinary made extraordinary.
21. A. awful B. transformative C. frightening D. changeable
22. A. cautious B. enthusiastic C. concerned D. signs
23. A. wonders B. plans C. evidences D. desperate
24. A. exchange B. association C. exploration D. encounter
25. A. arrested B. distracted C. escaped D. deserved
26. A. foundation B. unity C. quietness D. order
27. A. private B. humble C. recreational D. decent
28. A. present B. announce C. confirm D. notice
29. A. drop B. shut C. bat D. narrow
30. A. visible B. functional C. unique D. accessible
31. A. ruined B. hardened C. fenced D. burdened
32. A. awkwardly B. deliberately C. efficiently D. expertly
33. A. curiosity B. sympathy C. envy D. gratitude
34. A. proficiency B. simplicity C. generosity D. integrity
35. A. strength B. compromise C. intention D. contentment
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。
Have you heard of the term Start of Winter? There are things you may not know about it. Start of Winter is the first one of 24 Solar terms, among ___36___ it means winter is coming and crops ____37____ (harvest) in autumn should be stored up.
Before the Start of Winter, the ancient emperor would take a shower and have no more meat. On that day, the emperor would lead his officials to the suburbs and perform the ceremony of “ ____38____ (welcome) the winter.” The following are some traditions about the festival.
Legend has ___39___ that at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD25 — 220), “Medical Saint” Zhang Zhongjing saved many people in Henan province____40____ a typhoid epidemic and their ears’ from being frostbitten around Start of Winter. He cooked mutton, hot peppers and herbs to dispel the cold and increase body heat. He wrapped these ingredients into a dough skin and made them into ____41____ ear shape. Since then, people ____42____ (learn) to make the food which became known as “dumpling”. Today there is still a saying that goes “Eat dumplings on Start of Winter Day, ____43____ your ears will be frostbitten”.
There is another custom, “nourishing the winter”, in Southeast China. To prepare for the oncoming cold winter, people there like to eat high-calorie food such as chicken, duck, beef, mutton, and fish, which ___44___ (stew) with the four Chinese medicines to enhance the ____45____ (effective) of the nourishment.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是校学生会主席李华,下个月将组织举办一场校园慈善音乐会。请给你校的英国留学生Chris写一封邮件邀请他来参与演出,内容包括:
1. 活动介绍;
2. 表演形式建议。
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。
Dear Chris,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When I adopted him, he had been rescued from death inside a tightly tied black trash bag abandoned right beside a garbage truck on the road. An alert garbage man noticed the bag moving and used a metal rake (耙子) to tear open the bag to look inside. There was my shaking puppy dog. The rake damaged the nerves in his back so he limped a little, but he could run as fast as lightning.
For my dog’s first birthday, I entered him in a fun run sponsored by our local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). I’m not much of a runner, but the run was only 3 kilometers, so I thought it would be fun for both of us.
We practiced for weeks. On our practice runs, he was always eager to go and usually dragged me along behind him. I worked on his leash (拴狗链) manners so that he wouldn’t trip me on the big day. I felt we were ready for anything.
The fun run was downtown among the big buildings, so the noise of barking dogs all around us rose to a deafening pitch at the start of the race. My dog was frightened when the starting tone went off. He had trouble running in the right direction with all the confusion around us. Soon the runners began to thin out, and my dog was running straight and fast. We were passing people and making great time. I was dreaming of a gold-medal finish.
However, when we were six blocks from the finish, my dog suddenly stopped and dropped to the ground like a sack of potatoes. I almost dislocated my shoulder from the sudden stop as I was pulled backward by the leash.
He was lying flat on his belly with his head down in the middle of the crossroads. At first I thought something bad had happened to him. He was shaking and sobbing. I did a quick check and couldn’t see anything wrong. I tried to get him up, but he refused. The police officer doing traffic control impatiently signed me to move away so he could release the cars.
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。
But I couldn’t get my seventy-five-pound dog to get up.
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Another half-block of carrying him brought the answer—a moving garbage truck.
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中华中学2024-2025学年度第二学期校内模拟考试(二模)试卷
高三英语
本卷考试时间:120分钟 总分:150分
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。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. When will the woman meet the staff manager?
A. At 9:30. B. At 11:00. C. At 12:40.
2. Why hasn’t the woman seen the man for a long time?
A. He went traveling. B. He moved to Glasgow. C. He was ill.
3. Where does the conversation take place?
A. At a restaurant. B. At a supermarket. C. At home.
4. How does the man feel now?
A. Excited. B. Regretful. C. Refreshed.
5. What is the man doing?
A. Offering a favor. B. Serving a customer. C. Showing the way.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. What are the speakers talking about?
A. Making an outing plan.
B. Entertaining some friends.
C. Working on a car.
7. What does the woman ask the man to do?
A. Cancel his plan to meet Frank.
B. Invite Frank to join them.
C. Ignore their guests.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. What is the woman shopping for?
A. Envelopes. B. A camera. C. Art supplies.
9. What additional service does the man mention?
A. Photo printing. B. Online purchasing. C. In-store mailing.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. What does Grace need Jack to do?
A. Fix the copy machine.
B. Attend a staff meeting.
C. Print some documents.
11. What do we know about the copy machine?
A. It is under repair.
B. It is in poor condition.
C. It has broken down three times.
12. Where is Jack heading next?
A. A branch office. B. A copy shop. C. A repair shop.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. What is the job about?
A. Guest reception. B. Hotel decoration. C. Building construction.
14. How long will it take to finish the job?
A. Five days. B. Four days. C. Three days.
15. Who will tell the client about the update?
A. Richard. B. The man. C. The woman.
16 Why does the woman want the job to go smoothly?
A. To attract more workers.
B. To get more job opportunities.
C. To shorten the working period.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. When did Britt want to build a website originally?
A. After university. B. At university. C. At high school.
18. Why did Britt change the name of her website?
A. The original name wasn’t suitable.
B. She wanted to include other games.
C. The website wasn’t successful at first.
19. What can we learn about the content of the website?
A. It’s wide-ranging.
B. It’s old-fashioned.
C. It’s student-targeted.
20. What is the main focus of the website?
A. Make-up and fashion. B. Computer games. C. Team sports.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
How to Take Your “Before” and “After” Photos
Suppose you’re about to start a weight-loss or body-shaping journey that will change your body and your life, nothing shows the results of this experience better than a set of “before” and “after” photos. Whether you just want to keep them as a personal reminder, or share your story with the world, prepare to be an expert to get high-quality photos!
Camera, Photographer, and Location
It’s best to use a digital camera.
If you have a camera stand, that’s great; otherwise, try to get someone to take your photos—don’t worry, he or she doesn’t have to be a professional photographer!
Choose a well-lit area in front of a plain wall. The simpler the background is, the more attention will be on you and your transformation.
Dress Code (密码)
A swimsuit or form-fitting workout clothes work best. You should show as much of your body as you’re comfortable with, but please keep it appropriate for public consumption.
Photo Composition
Take full-body photos and make sure your face can be clearly seen.
Try to take the photos from different angles, such as a front view and a side view.
Whatever you do, consistency is key!
Ideally, your “before” and “after” photos will show you doing the same poses, wearing the same clothes, in the same place both before and after your transformation. This way, your body is the only thing that can be seen changing.
Timing
Make sure to take the photos at the beginning, during, and end of your program so that you can see your progress over time. If you’re doing a 90-day program, for example, you could take photos on Day 1,and then on Day 30, Day 60, and Day 90 until you’re done.
1. What is the aim of a set of “before” and “after” photos?
A To record a touching story. B. To remember a trip.
C. To share a workout method. D. To show a transformation.
2. What is needed before taking “before” and “after” photos?
A. A plain setting. B. A fashionable dress.
C. A high-tech camera. D. A well-trained photographer.
3. Which of the following can probably guarantee high-quality “before” and “after” photos?
A. Taking photos every day. B. Adopting a unique angle.
C. Making your face visible. D. Wearing a consistent smile.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章详细介绍了拍摄高质量“前后”对比照片的实用指南,包括设备选择、着装要求、拍摄构图及时间规划等要素,旨在帮助读者有效记录身体变化过程。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。 根据第一段“Suppose you’re about to start a weight-loss or body-shaping journey that will change your body and your life, nothing shows the results of this experience better than a set of ‘before’ and ‘after’ photos.(假设你即将开始减肥或塑形之旅,这将改变你的身体和生活,没有什么比一组“减肥前”和“减肥后”的照片更能说明这一经历的结果了。)”可知,(拍摄)一组“之前”与“之后”的对比照片的目的是展示你的改变。故选D项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Camera, Photographer, and Location部分的句子“Choose a well-lit area in front of a plain wall. The simpler the background is, the more attention will be on you and your transformation.(选择一面墙前光线充足的地方。背景越简单,你和你的转变就越受关注。)”可知,在拍摄“之前”与“之后”的对比照片之前需要一个不加修饰的背景。故选A项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Photo Composition部分的句子“Take full-body photos and make sure your face can be clearly seen.(拍摄全身照片,确保你的脸能被清楚地看到。)”可知,拍摄全身照并确保面部清晰可见大概率可以保证获得高质量的“之前”与“之后”的对比照片。故选C项。
B
Like a lot of Canadians, Andrew Suboch grew up knowing little about Canada’s national game — lacrosse(曲棍球), other than watching some neighbours pass a ball using old wooden sticks.
It was only when his two children started playing the game as part of their training for hockey (冰球) that he took much notice. His son, Jack, went on to excel at lacrosse and he now plays for the Vancouver Warriors of the National Lacrosse League.
Both children came up through the Mimico Minor Lacrosse organization, in the Toronto area, which has been around since 1890. When the number of players in the kids’ league began falling in 2014, Mr. Suboch, who is a personal injury lawyer in Toronto, volunteered to step in. He offered to sponsor the “Baby Peanut” program, which introduced children ages 3 and 4 to the game.
Thanks to his sponsorship, more than 100 children play for free each spring for eight weeks. They spend an hour every Saturday learning the game and every player is given a lightweight stick and a shirt. “They are taught to catch, throw, pass and shoot in a non-contact environment,” he said. “You get them running around. Get them away from the screen. It is our national game, so you get them exposed. And sure enough, they caught on.”
To fund the program, Mr. Suboch came up with a novel idea. He started searching his neighbourhood for used appliances, metal and electronic items, such as computers and cellphones. He sorted the material and sold it to a local recycling centre. “Word has gotten out, so people now will give me their used electronics and metal stuff,” he said. The recycling effort raises around $20,000 annually, which covers the cost of the lacrosse program.
Mr. Suboch said watching the kids play has given him a lot of satisfaction and joy. Not only is far less junk going to landfill sites, he said, but “we’ve also got kids who are not in front of a screen.”
4. Why did Andrew start sponsoring the “Baby Peanut” program?
A. His son asked him to support the game.
B. The kids’ league faced declining participation.
C. He wanted to promote his own law firm.
D. He hoped to popularize a hockey organization.
5. What does the underlined phrase “caught on” in paragraph 4 mean?
A. Learned the rules. B. Got injured.
C. Attracted donations. D. Became interested.
6. How did Andrew obtain funds for the lacrosse program?
A. By organizing charity matches. B. By collecting and selling used items.
C. By charging participation fees. D. By raising money from the community.
7. What can we learn about the program’s impact?
A. It reduced screen time for children. B. It increased waste sent to landfills.
C It made lacrosse popular worldwide. D. It created jobs for the local residents.
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. B 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文,主要讲述了多伦多律师Andrew Suboch通过赞助儿童曲棍球项目Baby Peanut并创新回收筹款方式,既推广了加拿大国球运动,又减少了儿童屏幕时间的故事。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。 根据文章第三段中When the number of players...began falling in 2014, Mr. Suboch...volunteered to step in(2014年当儿童联赛参与人数开始下降时,Suboch先生自愿介入)”可知,赞助直接原因是儿童联赛参与率下降。故选B。
【5题详解】
词句猜测题。根据文章第四段中““They are taught to catch, throw, pass and shoot in a non-contact environment,” he said. “You get them running around. Get them away from the screen.(他说:“他们被教导要在非接触环境中捕捉,投掷,传球和投球。”“你让他们四处奔跑。让他们离开屏幕”)”可知,教孩子们打球,四处跑,孩子们应该是很感兴趣,由此可推知,caught on指孩子们对运动产生了兴趣。故选D。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。 根据文章第五段中“He started searching his neighbourhood for used appliances, metal and electronic items, such as computers and cellphones. He sorted the material and sold it to a local recycling centre. “Word has gotten out, so people now will give me their used electronics and metal stuff,” he said. The recycling effort raises around $20,000 annually, which covers the cost of the lacrosse program.(他开始搜索自己的附近,寻找二手电器,金属和电子产品,例如计算机和手机。他对材料进行了分类,并将其卖给了当地的回收中心。他说:“消息已经出来了,所以人们现在会给我他们二手的电子和金属东西。”回收工作每年筹集约20,000美元,涵盖了曲棍网兜球计划的成本。)”可知,资金来源于回收物品。故选B。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一段中“we’ve got kids who are not in front of a screen(孩子们不再盯着屏幕)”可知,项目显著减少了儿童屏幕时间。故选A。
C
The ability to connect an event with its consequences — experts use the term associative learning — is a crucial skill for adapting to the environment. Recent findings show that adults fail to demonstrate the highest learning performance in this area. This paves the way for a fresh perspective on associative learning disorders, which are linked to the development of mental illness later in life.
Researchers from Ruhr University Bochum conducted groundbreaking experiments across four age groups: babies (0-3), primary school children (6-12), teenagers (13-19), and adults. Participants were required to identify patterns between visual pictures and corresponding rewards through computer-based tasks. Several learning sessions were then integrated to assess performance stability.
The research team was amazed by the results: “We’d initially assumed that associative learning improves continuously with increasing age,” says Dr. Carolin Konrad. However, there was a clear peak in performance at primary school: “Children at this age achieved the best results, learned most consistently and showed the least variability in their learning behavior.” Although adults and teenagers learned faster than babies, they didn’t reach the performance level of primary school children.
It also emerged that repeated exposure to the learned material plays a crucial role for babies and teenagers since an additional learning session led to an improvement in learning performance in these age groups. Teenagers improved 40% after additional practice sessions, whereas adults showed minimal progress. This finding highlights the “sensitive period” phenomenon — the brain’s higher plasticity during childhood that allows more efficient knowledge strength.
The study shows that associative learning is present across the lifespan but that the rates and quantities of learning vary. “This mental capacity not only helps us avoid dangers but also influences emotional regulation patterns,” concludes Konrad. “Early identification of association of associative learning difficulties could serve as an indicator for future mental health risks.”
8. Which is an example of associative learning?
A. A baby grasps an object placed in its hand.
B. A student works harder after getting good grades.
C. A driver keeps speeding up when receiving a ticket.
D. A cook follows his recipe despite customer complaints.
9. What were the participants required to do in the experiments?
A. Identify the relationship between different groups.
B. Watch and record their own performance over time.
C. Assess their learning progress during the sessions.
D. Pair pictures with rewards through computer-based tasks.
10. What surprised the researchers about associative learning?
A. Adults possessed greater adaptability.
B. Primary schoolers outperformed others.
C. Teenagers peaked in learning performance.
D. Babies required frequent exposure to knowledge.
11. Why is the “sensitive period” phenomenon mentioned in paragraph 4?
A. To show learning ability differences across all ages.
B. To advise adults to learn efficiently in a gradual way.
C. To stress the significance of learning during childhood.
D. To demonstrate the brain’s ability to adapt in adulthood.
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. B 11. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是不同年龄段在联想学习能力上的差异,以及儿童期学习的高效性对心理健康的影响。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The ability to connect an event with its consequences — experts use the term associative learning — is a crucial skill for adapting to the environment.(将事件与其结果联系起来的能力——专家称之为联想学习——是适应环境的一项关键技能。)” 可知,联想学习是指将事件与其结果联系起来的能力,B选项中“学生因为取得好成绩而更加努力学习”符合这一定义,因为它体现了事件(取得好成绩)与结果(更加努力学习)之间的关联。故选B项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Participants were required to identify patterns between visual pictures and corresponding rewards through computer-based tasks.(参与者需要通过计算机任务识别视觉图片与相应奖励之间的模式。)” 可知,参与者需要通过计算机任务将图片与奖励配对。故选D项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中的“However, there was a clear peak in performance at primary school: “Children at this age achieved the best results, learned most consistently and showed the least variability in their learning behavior.” Although adults and teenagers learned faster than babies, they didn’t reach the performance level of primary school children.(然而,小学阶段的表现出现了明显的峰值:“这个年龄段的孩子取得了最佳成绩,学习最稳定,学习行为的差异性最小。”尽管成年人和青少年比婴儿学得更快,但他们的表现水平并未达到小学生的程度。)”可知,研究人员惊讶地发现,小学生阶段的孩子取得了最佳成绩,学习最稳定,学习行为的差异性最小,由此可知,小学生在联想学习中的表现优于其他年龄段的人群。故选B项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“This finding highlights the “sensitive period” phenomenon — the brain’s higher plasticity during childhood that allows more efficient knowledge strength.(这一发现突显了“敏感期”现象——儿童时期大脑具有更高的可塑性,这使得他们能够更高效地巩固知识。)”可知,儿童时期大脑的高可塑性使知识学习更高效,由此可知,第四段中提到“敏感期”为了强调儿童时期学习的重要意义。故选C项。
D
King Shahryar, betrayed (背叛) by his wife, decides to marry a new woman each night and have her killed by morning to ensure he is never betrayed again. Scheherazade volunteers to marry the king. Each evening, she begins an engaging story but stops at dawn, leaving him eager for more. Night after night, she keeps him attracted with new tales, and over 1,001 nights, the king falls in love with her and abandons his cruel ways.
This ancient tale from One Thousand and One Nights highlights storytelling’s impact. Our recent research shows that strong storytelling skills can dramatically improve someone’s well-being.
At its core, storytelling helps people find meaning from life’s chaos. Studies show we shape our identities by turning experiences into personal stories. Skilled storytellers excel at two key skills: they need to connect events logically and they must learn to see the world through the eyes of their characters, understanding the “why” of what drives people. Applying these two skills to their own lives, skillful storytellers use the first to identify and pursue what gives their life meaning, while the second develops a mindset that prioritizes the “why” behind their actions over just the “how”.
To illustrate this point, we conducted studies with 800 participants. We measured storytelling ability through self-reports, friend evaluations and expert reviews on lab experiments where each participant told one story about himself and the other with three given random words. In addition to these assessments of storytelling skills, we asked participants questions to get a sense of how meaningful they found life and whether they approached decisions with a “why” mindset rather than a “how” mindset.
Results consistently linked storytelling skills to stronger life meaning and goal clarity. Personality also mattered: people open to new experiences collected more interesting life stories, while shy people used storytelling to balance out their limited social interaction.
A strong “why” mindset connects with reduced stress and extended life. Storytelling also builds social connections. By helping people express their purpose and build relationships, stories may indirectly strengthen both mental and physical health.
Storytelling workshops, now popular globally, may do more than teach communication they could help participants redefine their life’s direction.
12. Why does the author mention Scheherazade’s stories in the first paragraph?
A. To show Scheherazade’s cleverness. B. To entertain readers with a classic tale.
C. To introduce the topic of storytelling. D. To compare ancient and modern stories.
13. What does the “why” mindset primarily focus on?
A. Completing daily tasks efficiently. B. Avoiding stressful situations.
C. Memorizing random life events. D. Understanding life’s purpose.
14. What were participants asked to do in the lab experiment?
A. Share personal interests in a group.
B. Tell a story with words provided.
C. Reflect on the “why” behind their actions.
D. Connect events into a meaningful story.
15. Which can be the best title for the text?
A. Scheherazade’s Survival in an Ancient Tale
B. How People’s Storytelling Abilities Develop
C Living a Meaningful Life through Storytelling
D. Why Shy People Attend Storytelling Workshops
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. B 15. C
【解析】
【导语】这篇文章是一篇说明文。主要探讨了讲故事能力对个人幸福感和生活意义的积极影响,并结合研究数据分析了其背后的心理学机制。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“This ancient tale from One Thousand and One Nights highlights storytelling’s impact. Our recent research shows that strong storytelling skills can dramatically improve someone’s well-being. (这个出自《一千零一夜》的古老故事彰显了讲故事的影响力。我们最新的研究表明,出色的讲故事能力能显著提升一个人的幸福感。)”可知,作者引用舍赫拉查德(Scheherazade)的故事是为了引出“讲故事”这一主题,后文内容均围绕讲故事的作用展开。故选C项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“Applying these two skills to their own lives, skillful storytellers use the first to identify and pursue what gives their life meaning, while the second develops a mindset that prioritizes the “why” behind their actions over just the “how”. (将这两种技能运用到生活中时,娴熟的讲故事者会运用第一种技能来发现并追寻生命的意义,而第二种技能则能培养一种思维方式——这种思维更关注行为背后的“为什么”,而不仅仅是“怎么做”。)”可知,“为什么思维”关注的是做某行为背后的目的和意义是什么。故选D项。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段第二句“We measured storytelling ability through self-reports, friend evaluations and expert reviews on lab experiments where each participant told one story about himself and the other with three given random words. (我们通过三种方式评估参与者的叙事能力:自我报告、朋友评价,以及在实验室实验中的专家评审——实验中每位参与者需要讲述两个故事:一个是关于自己的亲身经历,另一个则需运用三个随机提供的词语进行即兴创作。)”可知,实验要求参与者用给定词语编故事。故选B项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。全文以舍赫拉查德(Scheherazade)的故事开篇,重点讨论讲故事如何帮助人们找到生活意义(第三段)、研究结果(第四至六段)及其对心理健康的益处(第七段)。“通过讲故事过上有意义的生活”能概括全文核心,适合用作标题。故选C项。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
In literature, flat and round characters offer distinct approaches to character development. Flat characters are defined by a singular symbolic characteristic. ____16____ For example, the evil stepmothers in traditional fairy tales are flat characters, serving to drive the story with their simplicity.
By contrast, Jia Baoyu in Dream of the Red Chamber exemplifies (举例说明) round characters, defined by inner conflicts, contradictions, and personal growth. ____17____ They reflect the unpredictability of humanity, making them more relatable and dynamic to readers.
In earlier literary works, flat characters often symbolized heroic ideals, such as the brave heroes in The Odyssey. As society moves away from idealized heroes, literature focuses more on characters’ personal struggles, reflecting how writers began to see humanity in a more complex way. With the rise of realism in the 19th century, round characters gained popularity, as seen in Jane Eyre, which allowed for the exploration of personal identity and internal conflict. ____18____
However, not every character that appears in a story needs to be deep. ____19____ Imagine the main character is taking a taxi to a hotel. If we make the taxi driver a round character, the focus could shift from the main character to the taxi driver, potentially taking attention away from the main plot.
____20____ They together create tension and richness in a literary work. Flat characters provide clarity and focus, simplifying themes and making them accessible to readers. Meanwhile, round characters reveal human complexity, showing life beyond black and white.
A. Neither type of characters is better than the other.
B. Such characters stand out for complexity and depth.
C. We don’t get heartfelt backstory to enrich their roles.
D. If flat characters are round, they may “steal the show”.
E. This shows how literature reflects evolving social views.
F. Round characters are more engaging than flat characters.
G. They are more like a spotlight, drawing attention to one aspect.
【答案】16. G 17. B 18. E 19. D 20. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了文学作品中扁平人物和圆形人物的特点及作用。
【16题详解】
上文“Flat characters are defined by a singular symbolic characteristic. (扁平人物由单一的象征性特征定义)”解释了扁平人物的定义,空处应进一步说明扁平人物的特点,G选项中They指代上文提及的Flat characters,G选项“它们更像是一个聚光灯,把注意力吸引到一个方面。”解释了扁平人物就像聚光灯一样,只聚焦于一个方面,突出其单一特征,承接上文,符合语境。故选G。
【17题详解】
上文“By contrast, Jia Baoyu in Dream of the Red Chamber exemplifies (举例说明) round characters, defined by inner conflicts, contradictions, and personal growth. (相比之下,《红楼梦》中的贾宝玉是圆形人物的典型,以内心的冲突、矛盾和个人成长来定义)”提到圆形人物的特点,空处应进一步阐述圆形人物的这些特点,B选项“这样的人物因其复杂性和深度而脱颖而出。”强调了圆形人物的复杂性和深度,承接上文,符合语境。故选B。
【18题详解】
上文“With the rise of realism in the 19th century, round characters gained popularity, as seen in Jane Eyre, which allowed for the exploration of personal identity and internal conflict. (随着19世纪现实主义的兴起,圆形人物开始流行起来,如《简·爱》所示,这使得对个人身份和内心冲突的探索成为可能)”提到了文学作品中圆形人物的流行以及现实主义的影响,空处应进一步说明这种变化的意义,E选项“这显示了文学如何反映不断变化的社会观点。”指出了文学作品与社会观点之间的关联,承接上文,符合语境。故选E。
【19题详解】
上文“However, not every character that appears in a story needs to be deep. (然而,并不是故事中出现的每个角色都需要有深度)”提出了一个观点,即并非所有角色都需要有深度,空处应进一步解释这一观点,D选项“如果扁平人物变得圆润,他们可能会‘抢镜’。”说明如果扁平人物被描绘得过于复杂,可能会分散读者对主要角色的注意力,引出下文关于角色抢镜的论述“Imagine the main character is taking a taxi to a hotel. If we make the taxi driver a round character, the focus could shift from the main character to the taxi driver, potentially taking attention away from the main plot.(想象一下,主角正在乘出租车去酒店。如果我们把出租车司机变成一个圆形角色,焦点可能会从主角转移到出租车司机身上,从而可能会转移人们对主要情节的注意力)”,如果扁平人物被描绘得过于复杂,可能会分散读者对主要角色的注意力,D选项承上启下,符合语境。故选D。
【20题详解】
下文“They together create tension and richness in a literary work. Flat characters provide clarity and focus, simplifying themes and making them accessible to readers. Meanwhile, round characters reveal human complexity, showing life beyond black and white. (它们共同在文学作品中创造张力和丰富性。扁平人物提供清晰和焦点,简化主题,使读者容易理解。同时,圆形人物揭示人性的复杂性,展现黑白之外的生活)”讨论了扁平人物和圆形人物在文学作品中的共同作用,空处应提出一个概括性的观点,A选项“这两种类型的角色都不比另一种好。”说明扁平人物和圆形人物在文学作品中各有其作用,共同创造张力和丰富性,没有优劣之分,强调了两种角色的平衡和互补性。故选A。
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,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Traveling initially felt like something fake. I was tired of backpackers talking about their “___21___” experiences. Then before long, I found myself on a plane to my friend’s hometown in Athens, excited but____22____ about what would happen once we landed.
The voyage proved worth it. Every step through the ancient streets revealed new ___23___. However, what really changed my understanding of travel was a chance ___24___ with a local welder (焊工).
While we were walking, a strange sound ___25___ our attention — a rhythmic clinking breaking the ____26____ of the street. Around the corner rose a ____27____ workshop. Inside, common tools shone with uncommon beauty. A heavy silence filled the air as time slowed down, allowing me the space to ___28___ every little detail.
Absorbed in his work, the welder didn't ___29___ an eye at us. At that moment, all that was ___30___ was his short hair and a figure ___31___by years of manual (体力的) work. His hands ___32___ worked the metal as if he were a magician creating sparks and flames.
As the man continued welding, I felt a sudden feeling of___33___for his peace and satisfaction. I longed for the ____34____he embodied (体现). Watching the welder, I realized that happiness lies not in gathering passport stamps or material possessions, but in finding ___35___ within yourself, not in the grand or the eternal, but in the simplest of moments — the ordinary made extraordinary.
21. A. awful B. transformative C. frightening D. changeable
22. A. cautious B. enthusiastic C. concerned D. signs
23. A. wonders B. plans C. evidences D. desperate
24. A. exchange B. association C. exploration D. encounter
25. A. arrested B. distracted C. escaped D. deserved
26. A. foundation B. unity C. quietness D. order
27. A. private B. humble C. recreational D. decent
28. A. present B. announce C. confirm D. notice
29. A. drop B. shut C. bat D. narrow
30. A. visible B. functional C. unique D. accessible
31. A. ruined B. hardened C. fenced D. burdened
32. A. awkwardly B. deliberately C. efficiently D. expertly
33. A. curiosity B. sympathy C. envy D. gratitude
34. A. proficiency B. simplicity C. generosity D. integrity
35. A. strength B. compromise C. intention D. contentment
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. B 28. D 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. D 33. C 34. B 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一个旅行者从对旅行的怀疑到真正体验到旅行意义的心路历程。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:我厌倦了背包客们谈论他们的“改变人生”的经历。A. awful糟糕的;B. transformative改变人生的;C. frightening可怕的;D. changeable可改变的。根据上文的“Traveling initially felt like something fake.”可知,作者厌倦了背包客们谈论的旅行经历,因为作者认为背包客们谈论旅行经历时夸大了旅行的作用,空格处加了引号,有强调和反语的作用,所以用transformative符合语境。故选B项。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:然后不久,我发现自己坐在飞往朋友家乡雅典的飞机上,既兴奋又担心落地后会发生什么。A. cautious谨慎的;B. enthusiastic热情的;C. concerned担心的;D. signs迹象。根据上文的“excited but”和下文的“what would happen once we landed”可知,作者的心情是既兴奋又担忧的。故选C项。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:每一步穿过古老的街道都揭示了新的奇迹。A. wonders奇迹;B. plans计划;C. evidences证据;D. desperate绝望的。根据上文的“The voyage proved worth it.”和“revealed new”可知,作者在旅行中发现了新的“奇迹”。故选A项。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:然而,真正改变我对旅行理解的是一次与当地焊工的偶然相遇。A. exchange交换;B. association联系;C. exploration探索;D. encounter相遇。根据空格前的形容词“chance”和下文的“with a local welder”可知,作者与焊工是偶然“相遇”。故选D项。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:当我们走路时,一个奇怪的声音吸引了我们的注意力——一种有节奏的叮当声打破了街道的宁静。A. arrested吸引;B. distracted分散;C. escaped逃脱;D. deserved应得。根据下文的“our attention”可知,声音“吸引”了他们的注意力。故选A项。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:当我们走路时,一个奇怪的声音吸引了我们的注意力——一种有节奏的叮当声打破了街道的宁静。A. foundation基础;B. unity统一;C. quietness宁静;D. order秩序。根据上文的“a rhythmic clinking breaking”可知,叮当声打破了街道的“宁静”。故选C项。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:拐角处出现了一个简陋的作坊。A. private私人的;B. humble简陋的;C. recreational娱乐的;D. decent体面的。根据下文的“common tools”可知,作坊是“简陋的”。故选B项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:沉重的寂静充满了空气,时间放慢了,让我有机会注意到每一个小细节。A. present呈现;B. announce宣布;C. confirm确认;D. notice 注意到。根据上文的“allowing me the space to”和下文的“every little detail”可知,作者有机会“注意到”每一个细节。故选D项。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:焊工专注于他的工作,没有看我们一眼。A. drop掉落;B. shut关闭;C. bat眨眼;D. narrow眯起来。根据上文的“Absorbed in his work”可知,因为专注于工作,焊工没有“眨眼”看我们,bat an eye是固定搭配,意义为“眨眼”。故选C项。
【30题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:在那一刻,唯一可见的是他短短的头发和因多年体力劳动而变得结实的身躯。A. visible可见的;B. functional功能的;C. unique独特的;D. accessible可接近的。根据下文的“his short hair and a figure”可知,这是作者看到的。故选A项。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:在那一刻,唯一可见的是他短短的头发和因多年体力劳动而变得结实的身躯。A. ruined毁灭;B. hardened(使)变硬,坚固;C. fenced围住;D. burdened把重担加于。根据下文的“by years of manual work”可知,他的身躯因体力劳动而变得“结实”。故选B项。
【32题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:他的双手熟练地操作着金属,仿佛他是一个创造火花和火焰的魔术师。A. awkwardly笨拙地;B. deliberately故意地;C. efficiently高效地;D. expertly熟练地。根据上文的“worked the metal as if he were a magician”可知,他操作金属非常“熟练”。故选D项。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:当这个人继续焊接时,我突然对他的平静和满足感到羡慕。A. curiosity好奇;B. sympathy同情;C. envy羡慕;D. gratitude感激。根据下文的“for his peace and satisfaction”和“Watching the welder, I realized that happiness lies not in gathering passport stamps or material possessions, but in finding 15 within yourself, not in the grand or the eternal, but in the simplest of moments—the ordinary made extraordinary.”可知,作者对他的平静和满足感到“羡慕”。故选C项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我渴望他体现的简单。A. proficiency熟练;B. simplicity简单;C. generosity慷慨;D. integrity正直。根据下文的“not in the grand or the eternal, but in the simplest of moments”可知,作者渴望的是“简单”。故选B项。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:看着焊工,我意识到幸福不在于收集护照印章或物质财富,而在于找到内心的满足,不在于宏伟或永恒,而在于最简单的时刻——平凡造就非凡。A. strength力量;B. compromise妥协;C. intention意图;D. contentment满足。根据上文的“I felt a sudden feeling of 13 for his peace and satisfaction”和“happiness lies not in gathering passport stamps or material possessions”可知,幸福在于找到内心的“满足”。故选D项。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Have you heard of the term Start of Winter? There are things you may not know about it. Start of Winter is the first one of 24 Solar terms, among ___36___ it means winter is coming and crops ____37____ (harvest) in autumn should be stored up.
Before the Start of Winter, the ancient emperor would take a shower and have no more meat. On that day, the emperor would lead his officials to the suburbs and perform the ceremony of “ ____38____ (welcome) the winter.” The following are some traditions about the festival.
Legend has ___39___ that at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD25 — 220), “Medical Saint” Zhang Zhongjing saved many people in Henan province____40____ a typhoid epidemic and their ears’ from being frostbitten around Start of Winter. He cooked mutton, hot peppers and herbs to dispel the cold and increase body heat. He wrapped these ingredients into a dough skin and made them into ____41____ ear shape. Since then, people ____42____ (learn) to make the food which became known as “dumpling”. Today there is still a saying that goes “Eat dumplings on Start of Winter Day, ____43____ your ears will be frostbitten”.
There is another custom, “nourishing the winter”, in Southeast China. To prepare for the oncoming cold winter, people there like to eat high-calorie food such as chicken, duck, beef, mutton, and fish, which ___44___ (stew) with the four Chinese medicines to enhance the ____45____ (effective) of the nourishment.
【答案】36. which
37. harvested
38. welcoming
39. it 40. from
41. an 42. have learned##have learnt
43. or##otherwise
44. is stewed
45. effectiveness
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本篇介绍了立冬这一节气,包括立冬在24节气中的地位、古代皇帝迎接立冬的仪式,还讲述了立冬吃饺子习俗的由来,以及中国东南部立冬“补冬”的传统。
【36题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:立冬是24节气中的第一个节气,这意味着冬天即将来临,秋天收获的庄稼应该储存起来。此处为介词+关系代词结构非限制性定语从句,修饰先行词24 Solar terms,作介词among的宾语,指物,故填which。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:立冬是24节气中的第一个节气,这意味着冬天即将来临,秋天收获的庄稼应该储存起来。此处harvest与crops构成被动关系,故用过去分词作定语。故填harvested。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:在这一天,皇帝会带领他的官员到郊区,举行“迎冬”仪式。作介词的宾语,用动名词形式。故填welcoming。
【39题详解】
考查固定句型。句意:传说在东汉末年(公元25—220年),“医圣”张仲景在立冬前后拯救了河南省许多人免于伤寒和耳朵冻伤。表示“传说……”句型为Legend has it that…。故填it。
【40题详解】
考查介词。句意:传说在东汉末年(公元25—220年),“医圣”张仲景在立冬前后拯救了河南省许多人免于伤寒和耳朵冻伤。save...from...是固定搭配,意为“拯救,免受”,故填from。
【41题详解】
考查冠词。句意:他把这些食材包在面皮里,做成了耳朵的形状。此处shape为泛指,应用不定冠词修饰,且ear是发音以元音音素开头的单词。故填an。
【42题详解】
考查时态。句意:从那时起,人们就学会了制作这种后来被称为“饺子”的食物。根据上文Since then可知为现在完成时,主语为people,助动词用have。故填have learned/have learnt。
【43题详解】
考查连词或副词。句意:今天,仍然有一个说法是“在初冬吃饺子,否则你的耳朵会被冻伤”。根据语境可知这里表示“否则,不然”可以填or或otherwise。故填or/otherwise。
【44题详解】
考查时态语态。句意:为了准备即将到来的寒冷冬天,那里的人们喜欢吃高热量的食物,如鸡、鸭、牛肉、羊肉和鱼,这些食物与四种中药一起炖,以增强营养的有效性。which 指代前面的“high-calorie food”,不可数名词;与从句谓语stew是被动关系,且描述的是一般情况,所以用一般现在时的被动语态,be动词用is,故填is stewed。
【45题详解】
考查名词。句意:为了准备即将到来的寒冷冬天,那里的人们喜欢吃高热量的食物,如鸡、鸭、牛肉、羊肉和鱼,这些食物与四种中药一起炖,以增强营养的有效性。作动词的宾语,用名词effectiveness,不可数。故填effectiveness。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是校学生会主席李华,下个月将组织举办一场校园慈善音乐会。请给你校的英国留学生Chris写一封邮件邀请他来参与演出,内容包括:
1. 活动介绍;
2. 表演形式建议。
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。
Dear Chris,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】
Dear Chris,
I’m thrilled to invite you to be part of something truly special! We’re putting together a charity concert next month with the goal of raising funds to support poor students.
We’d be absolutely excited to have you share your gift with us. Here are a few ideas that might suit your style. If you fancy taking center stage, how about a solo piano performance of a classical piece? It would be a showstopper! Or, if you’re up for it, a duet with other student musicians could be a magical collaboration that our audience would love.
Looking forward to your reply !
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给英国留学生Chris写一封邮件邀请他来参加学习举办的校园慈善音乐会。内容包括:活动介绍以及表演形式建议。
【详解】1.词汇积累
目标:goal→ aim
兴奋的:excited→ exalted
适合:suit→ fit
合作:collaboration→ cooperation
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:We’re putting together a charity concert next month with the goal of raising funds to support poor students.
拓展句:We’re putting together a charity concert next month whose goal is to raise funds to support poor students.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Here are a few ideas that might suit your style.(运用了that引导的定语从句)
【高分句型2】Or, if you’re up for it, a duet with other student musicians could be a magical collaboration that our audience would love.(运用了if引导条件状语从句与that引导的定语从句)
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When I adopted him, he had been rescued from death inside a tightly tied black trash bag abandoned right beside a garbage truck on the road. An alert garbage man noticed the bag moving and used a metal rake (耙子) to tear open the bag to look inside. There was my shaking puppy dog. The rake damaged the nerves in his back so he limped a little, but he could run as fast as lightning.
For my dog’s first birthday, I entered him in a fun run sponsored by our local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). I’m not much of a runner, but the run was only 3 kilometers, so I thought it would be fun for both of us.
We practiced for weeks. On our practice runs, he was always eager to go and usually dragged me along behind him. I worked on his leash (拴狗链) manners so that he wouldn’t trip me on the big day. I felt we were ready for anything.
The fun run was downtown among the big buildings, so the noise of barking dogs all around us rose to a deafening pitch at the start of the race. My dog was frightened when the starting tone went off. He had trouble running in the right direction with all the confusion around us. Soon the runners began to thin out, and my dog was running straight and fast. We were passing people and making great time. I was dreaming of a gold-medal finish.
However, when we were six blocks from the finish, my dog suddenly stopped and dropped to the ground like a sack of potatoes. I almost dislocated my shoulder from the sudden stop as I was pulled backward by the leash.
He was lying flat on his belly with his head down in the middle of the crossroads. At first I thought something bad had happened to him. He was shaking and sobbing. I did a quick check and couldn’t see anything wrong. I tried to get him up, but he refused. The police officer doing traffic control impatiently signed me to move away so he could release the cars.
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。
But I couldn’t get my seventy-five-pound dog to get up.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Another half-block of carrying him brought the answer—a moving garbage truck.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】But I couldn’t get my seventy-five-pound dog to get up. The harder I tried to scoop him up from the pavement, the more he fought me. The officer yelling and cars honking, I pulled him with all my might, but in vain. Finally, I got my arm under him and lifted him up in a fireman’s carry, throwing him over my shoulder. As I staggered to the roadside, people around were taking my dog’s side, laughing I was running him too hard. I was fuming. My dog would run all day long and he wasn’t the least bit tired.
Another half-block of carrying him brought the answer — a moving garbage truck. Its sound must have hit my dog’s sensitive ears, so he cried louder and clawed at my back as we drew closer to it. I held on tighter and ran as fast as I could to get my sweet baby dog away from that scary garbage truck. I ran with him on my shoulder until I felt him relaxed, and then I set him down. He wagged his tail in gratitude for saving him from the garbage truck. Surely, we didn’t win any medals, but I won his trust forever.
【解析】
【导语】文章以作者和狗狗的故事为线索展开,讲述作者收养了一条被抛弃在路边垃圾车边的小狗,在狗一岁时报名参加了“快乐奔跑”比赛。比赛期间路边垃圾车的声音让狗狗回忆起被抛弃时的场景造成心理恐惧而不敢前行,最终作者得知了狗狗不跑的原因,帮助狗狗一起跑向终点。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“但我无法让我那只七十五磅重的狗起来。”可知,第一段可描写作者听到警察的驱赶后,试图让狗狗从地上站起来继续比赛,但是用尽方法都不成功。路人也开始责怪作者把狗狗逼得太紧。最终作者只能扛起狗狗,跑向终点。
②由第二段首句内容“在扛它走过半个街区后找到了答案——一辆正在行驶的垃圾车。”可知,第二段可描写作者明白了狗狗弃赛的原因后,试图安慰狗狗,直到它放松下来。最后作者和狗狗一起跑到了终点虽然没有获得任何奖项,但是最终作者获得了狗狗的信任。
2.续写线索:帮狗站起来——失败——扛狗狗——知晓原因——安慰——获得信任
3.词汇激活
行为类
①抱起:scoop up /pick up
②蹒跚:stagger/totter
③靠近:draw closer to /approach
情绪类
①生气:fume/angry/annoyed
②感激:gratitude /appreciation
【点睛】[高分句型1]The harder I tried to scoop him up from the pavement, the more he fought me.(运用了“the+比较级,the+比较级”句型)
[高分句型2]The officer yelling and cars honking, I pulled him with all my might, but in vain.(运用了独立主格结构)
[高分句型3]As I staggered to the roadside, people around were taking my dog’s side, laughing I was running him too hard.(运用了as引导的时间状语从句以及现在分词作伴随状语)
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