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2025年高三第二次模拟考试
英语
注意事项:
1. 答题前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
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,再选涂其他答案标号。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,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,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. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What is Fanfan?
A. A hospital. B. An animal. C. A zoo.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: I visited the zoo with my parents yesterday.
M: Oh, I love it there. Did you see Muzi and Jojo?
W: Sadly, no. They’d been taken away for a medical check. I did see their baby, Fanfan, though.
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How does the woman sound?
A. Concerned. B. Confident. C. Indifferent.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: Are you sure you are allowed to park on this street? All the other cars have special permits in their windows.
M: Well, we’re only going to leave it here for five minutes or so. The street is not busy for the moment, so I’m sure it will be okay.
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What does the man probably want to do?
A. Buy a chocolate cake.
B. Attend a cooking class.
C. Make a pizza for his family.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: I joined a cooking class last week. I made a pizza and a chocolate cake. They were both delicious.
M: I’d like to do that. I’d like to make a meal for my family. Could I have your pizza recipe?
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What did the man know by watching the documentary?
A. Strange creatures.
B. Mystery stories about the ocean.
C. Dolphins' communication system.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: I watched a documentary on life in the ocean.
W: I like programs like that. There are so many mysteries in the ocean — creatures we don’t know about. What did you learn about?
M: Dolphins and their amazing communication skills.
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What is the man doing?
A. Selling clothes. B. Choosing a gift. C. Sending an invitation.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: Hi there, Colin. Have you been invited to Sarah’s birthday party?
M: Yes, that’s why I’m here. I’m looking for a present for her. Any tips?
W: They sell nice scarves here. I got one when I started middle school last year.
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 happened to the speakers?
A. They lost a water bottle.
B. They forgot to bring their bags.
C. They couldn’t find their way back.
7. What does the woman suggest doing?
A. Buying a new backpack.
B. Going towards the destination.
C. Walking back along the same way.
【答案】6. A 7. C
【解析】
【原文】M: I love walking in the countryside.
W: So do I. I feel like the fresh air is doing me good.
M: Definitely. It’s quite warm today, isn’t it?
W: Yes. Can you pass me my water bottle? I’m getting thirsty.
M: OK. Oh no, it’s not here. It must have fallen out of my backpack while we were walking.
W: What? That is a new water bottle. It’s quite expensive. Let’s go back to the way we came here. Hope we can find it back.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
8. What does the woman think of the work?
A. Meaningless. B. Challenging. C. Interesting.
9. What does the man plan to do with his bike?
A. Replace its wheels.
B. Sell it to buy a new one.
C. Make it better than before.
10. What is the present seat made of?
A. Metal. B. Plastic. C. Leather.
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. B
【解析】
【原文】W: What are you doing with your bike?
M: I’m going to paint it and make it look like new.
W: Do you want to sell it or something?
M: No, I like this bike. I just thought it would be a fun thing to do in this way.
W: It sounds like a lot of hard work. Do you know how to put it back together?
M: Yes, and I’m going to improve it. I’ll get a new metal bell and replace this old plastic seat with a leather one. That’s tomorrow’s task.
W: Oh well, good luck. I look forward to seeing it when you finish it.
M: It will look fantastic. I promise you.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Friends. B. Professor and student. C. Tour guide and tourist.
12. What helps the woman learn more about history?
A. Taking history class at university.
B. Visiting various countries in person.
C. Watching movies and documentaries.
13. What might be the woman’s nationality?
A. Turkish. B. Chinese. C. Brazilian.
【答案】11. A 12. B 13. C
【解析】
【原文】W: I’ve seen the Great Wall of China in travel reports, movies, and documentaries, but it feels different when I’m here.
M: Yes. The Great Wall truly represents Chinese culture, ancient engineering, and a unique chapter of our world’s history.
W: It seems you know more about it than a tour guide.
M: I study Chinese history at university.
W: Well, I’m lucky to have known you for so many years. Now tell me more about the great building.
M: Thank you. It can date back to the Zhou Dynasty.
W: Wow. And what made you study Chinese history?
M: I believe every country has interesting stories. My country, China, is so lucky to have hundreds of important heritage sites representing these stories.
W: True. I’ve studied the history of China, India, and Türkiye, but visiting each country has helped me learn much more.
M: Exactly! And if I travel to your hometown in Brazil, I’ll learn about your country’s history too.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
14. What does the woman do?
A. A writer. B. A hostess. C. A publisher.
15. What did John study at university?
A. Literature. B. Science. C. Art.
16. What was the reason for John’s early work to be rejected?
A. It was outdated. B. It was self-published. C. It wasn’t fully developed.
17. What will John do next?
A. Give a reading. B. Explain his book. C. Answer more questions.
【答案】14. B 15. A 16. C 17. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Today, we’re honored to speak with author John Daly. John, could you tell us about your early life?
M: I was raised in a small town by a single mother. Despite financial struggles, she supported my love for reading, motivating my interest in writing.
W: What was your educational path?
M: I went to a local public school and then to university on a scholarship. My mother advised a science major, but I chose literature to deepen my writing passion.
W: Any significant mistakes in your journey?
M: I was too eager to publish, submitting immature work that was predictably rejected. It taught me the value of perfecting my work and the need for patience.
W: How did you achieve success?
M: I self-published online, built a readership, improved my writing, and eventually caught the eye of publishers. Securing my first book deal was a vital moment.
W: Fascinating story, John. Are you going to read from your latest novel?
M: Yes, I am.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
18. What does the market mainly sell?
A. Indian food B. Cloth. C. Artworks.
19. What is the speaker probably good at?
A. Taking photographs.
B. Designing traditional costumes.
C. Selling clothing in the latest fashion.
20. What surprised the speaker?
A. Her order would take so much time.
B. The dress she tried on was handmade.
C. The dress was cheaper than she thought.
【答案】18. B 19. A 20. C
【解析】
【原文】W: There I was, walking through a busy market in Mumbai, India. Indian food, art, and historical items were displayed everywhere. But this market's main purpose was selling material for costumes for the Indian film industry, called Bollywood. Instantly, many beautiful designs caught my eyes. But nothing looked as beautiful as the traditional Indian dress, the saree. This kind of dress has been worn for thousands of years to celebrate cultural identity.
I often call fashion my second passion because, although I work as a photographer, I love being around traditional clothing and tailors doing their work. My love of global women's fashion led me to buy a Chinese hanfu and many beautiful pieces of Japanese traditional clothing. Also, this passion inspired my last trip to Seoul, ROK, to visit fashion shops. But now, I have to attend an Indian wedding, and every woman would be wearing an Indian saree. So, I approached a shop and looked through the beautiful material. I tried on a few sarees before finding the perfect one — a pink one with the perfect mix of elegance and fun. I expected to pay a great deal for a handmade item of this quality. Back home, an order like this would take quite a bit of time and money. But this dress cost just $40 and would be ready in only 24 hours — so I was excited, to say the least!
第二部分阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
To experience a diverse range of artistic expressions, we will host different art exhibitions in 2025. Now we are proud to announce something about our upcoming exhibits.
Exhibit 1
This one is a group art show that may blow your mind. The exhibit will feature works that reflect thoughts of grassroots groups, which are actually made up of 50 high school students. The exhibition will explore the combination of cultural and personal narratives in art, giving you fascinating insights into the coexistence between humans and the environment.
Exhibit 2
This exhibit’s theme is “All That Is In Between”. Bringing together a mix of historical objects and contemporary artworks it will explore the many aspects of faith. The event will be divided into seven sections and will bring 200 known art talents, together with the artist-led workshops from around the world.
Exhibit 3
A diverse collection of artists showcasing contemporary digital art from the world can be expected in this exhibit. There will be more than 20 pieces of AI-generated works displayed for the first time. The line-up will not only include established artists but also represent new and impressive AI artworks from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Exhibit 4
This exhibit, focusing on deep talks around the concept of memory and time, will bring together a variety of mediums — painting, sculpture, and digital art — to create a united yet diverse display. Highlights include a sculptural installation (装置) and a contemporary digital art performance. Other fun-filled events include panel discussions throughout the duration of the exhibit.
Click here or follow the given information below for further details on the full schedule of all the exhibition events.
Contact Information:
Phone: (123) 654-9876
Email: artfairsgallery@sarahlee.com
21. What do the artworks on Exhibit 1 highlight?
A. The history of humans. B. The faith of environmentalists.
C. The ideas of some ordinary youths. D. The thoughts of some talented artists.
22. What is a common element between Exhibit 3 and Exhibit 4?
A. Modern technology. B. Political power.
C. Ancient architecture. D. Contemporary literature.
23. How many ways are mentioned in the text to know more about the exhibits?
A. Two. B. Three.
C. Four. D. Five.
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了 2025 年即将举办的不同艺术展览,包括展览的主题、内容等信息,并给出了进一步了解展览的方式。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Exhibit 1部分的“The exhibit will feature works that reflect thoughts of grassroots groups, which are actually made up of 50 high school students. The exhibition will explore the combination of cultural and personal narratives in art, giving you fascinating insights into the coexistence between humans and the environment.(该展览将展出反映基层群体思想的作品,这些作品实际上是由50名高中生创作的。该展览将探索艺术中文化和个人叙事的结合,让你对人类与环境的共存有深刻的见解。)”可知,展览1的艺术作品突出了一些普通年轻人(高中生属于普通年轻人)的想法。故选C项。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Exhibit 3部分的“A diverse collection of artists showcasing contemporary digital art from the world can be expected in this exhibit. There will be more than 20 pieces of AI-generated works displayed for the first time.(在这个展览中,可以看到来自世界各地的艺术家展示当代数字艺术作品。将首次展出20多件由人工智能生成的作品。)”以及 Exhibit 4部分的“This exhibit, focusing on deep talks around the concept of memory and time, will bring together a variety of mediums — painting, sculpture, and digital art — to create a united yet diverse display. Highlights include a sculptural installation (装置) and a contemporary digital art performance.(这个展览,专注于围绕记忆和时间概念的深入探讨,将汇集各种媒介——绘画、雕塑和数字艺术——来创造一个统一而多样的展示。亮点包括一个雕塑装置和一场当代数字艺术表演。)”可知,Exhibit 3和Exhibit 4的共同元素是现代技术,数字艺术、人工智能作品都与现代技术相关。故选A项。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“Click here or follow the given information below for further details on the full schedule of all the exhibition events. Contact Information: Phone: (123) 654-9876 Email: artfairsgallery@sarahlee.com(点击此处或按照下面给出的信息,了解所有展览活动的完整日程安排的更多细节。联系信息:电话:(123) 654-9876 电子邮件:artfairsgallery@sarahlee.com)”可知,文章提到了网上、打电话、发邮件这三种了解展览的方式。故选B项。
B
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, a foreign city, went through my mind over and over as I lay in the bed. At first, panic hit me as I kept wondering why I had applied for a job in a country about which I knew nothing. I had battled the same kind of panic when my wife and I decided to adopt a baby whose parents died in an accident. Adopting a child and becoming a father scared me as much as moving to an unknown country. I knew there would be joy and excitement as we began the adoption process, but I was caught off guard by the attack of the “what if”.
I was lost in thought. What if the child isn’t anything like me? It’s natural for parents to look for their reflection in their children. I was an English teacher and feared adopting a child who disliked reading and exercising. But the more I thought about not being able to take pride in my son’s genes (基因), the more I understood that distancing myself from my sense of self might lead to a healthier relationship.
Six years of teaching at grade school taught me that a child, whether biological or adopted, is an unknown entity (实体) waiting to unfold. I saw non-athletic children whose fathers were professional athletes. Sometimes, genes even eliminated any guarantee that children would look like their parents. I realized all children deserved to be appreciated.
I had never made it to Bishkek before, but we did adopt a child whom I would fight for in the new city. And I gladly welcomed this new fatherhood that had become my heart’s true home. Today, however, I cheer just as loudly as any other dad when my son scores a goal in soccer. He’s my son even though he doesn’t share my genes. I have also written out how much joy and love he has brought to our lives. I’ve now been writing journals with him for seven years.
24. What is the author’s initial attitude to moving to Bishkek and adopting a child?
A. Optimistic. B. Curious
C. Worried. D. Indifferent.
25. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about the author?
A. His internal conflict. B. His teaching experiences.
C. His relationship with his child. D. His spirit of self-improvement.
26. What does the underlined word “eliminated” in paragraph 3 mean?
A. Dominated. B. Removed.
C. Confirmed. D. Exposed,
27. Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A. Home: A Shelter for Loved Ones B. Fatherhood: A Journey of Acceptance
C. Genes: A Bond Keeping Family Together D. A Foreign City: A Big Chance to Adopt a Child
【答案】24. C 25. A 26. B 27. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要介绍的是一位父亲在面对移居陌生国家和收养孩子时的心理挣扎与成长,最终学会接纳与热爱的过程。
【24题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“At first, panic hit me as I kept wondering why I had applied for a job in a country about which I knew nothing. I had battled the same kind of panic when my wife and I decided to adopt a baby whose parents died in an accident.(起初,当我一直想知道为什么我要在一个我一无所知的国家申请一份工作时,恐慌袭击了我。当我和妻子决定收养一个父母在事故中丧生的婴儿时,我也经历了同样的恐慌。)”可知,作者对于搬到比什凯克和收养孩子的最初态度是担忧的。故选C项。
【25题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段“What if the child isn’t anything like me? It’s natural for parents to look for their reflection in their children. I was an English teacher and feared adopting a child who disliked reading and exercising. But the more I thought about not being able to take pride in my son’s genes (基因), the more I understood that distancing myself from my sense of self might lead to a healthier relationship. (如果孩子一点都不像我怎么办?父母在孩子身上寻找自己的影子是很自然的。我是一名英语老师,我害怕收养一个不喜欢阅读和锻炼的孩子。但是,我越想不能为儿子的基因感到骄傲,就越明白与自我意识保持距离可能会带来更健康的关系。)”可知,第二段主要讲述了作者内心对于收养孩子的矛盾心理,一方面担心孩子不像自己,另一方面又明白不应过于在意基因。故选A项。
【26题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第三段中的“Six years of teaching at grade school taught me that a child, whether biological or adopted, is an unknown entity (实体) waiting to unfold. I saw non-athletic children whose fathers were professional athletes. Sometimes, genes even eliminated any guarantee that children would look like their parents.(在小学六年的教学经历告诉我,无论是亲生的还是收养的孩子,都是一个等待展现的未知实体。我见过父亲是职业运动员但孩子却不擅长运动的情况。有时,基因甚至……孩子会像父母的任何保证。)”可知,通过前面父亲是职业运动员但孩子却不擅长运动的例子,说明基因不能保证孩子会像父母,“消除”孩子像父母的保证,所以划线单词的意思与“消除”意义相近。故选B项。
【27题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文,根据首段中的“I had battled the same kind of panic when my wife and I decided to adopt a baby whose parents died in an accident. Adopting a child and becoming a father scared me as much as moving to an unknown country. I knew there would be joy and excitement as we began the adoption process, but I was caught off guard by the attack of the “what if”.(当初我和妻子决定收养一个父母在事故中去世的孩子时,我也曾经历过同样的恐惧。成为父亲、收养孩子让我感到害怕,那种感觉就像要搬到一个陌生国家一样强烈。我知道,当我们开始收养过程时会有喜悦和兴奋,但我还是猝不及防地陷入了“如果……怎么办”的焦虑之中。)”以及下文介绍的作者的教学经历可知,文章讲述了作者从最初对搬到比什凯克和收养孩子的担忧,到通过教学经历意识到孩子的不确定性,再到最后欣然接受新的父亲角色,体现了作者在成为父亲过程中的成长和对父亲角色的接受,所以,标题“为人父:一段接纳的旅程”概括了文章的主旨,适合作为最佳标题。故选B项。
C
About 300 years ago, some travelers along the Upper and Middle Orinoco River first reported sightings of mysterious rock engravings (版画), describing snakes and other patterns, along its shores. But as years passed, these artworks were recorded only in oral traditions and locals’ word of mouth. The precise location and proof of their existence remained absent. It wasn’t until 2015 that a team of archaeologists first arrived in the region with the goal of searching for clues of the artworks. After years of study, scientists found even more than they had anticipated.
The team visited 157 sites that had rock art, 13 of which had engravings more than a dozen feet tall. A great variety of figures are described, including insects, birds, humans and other animals. In all, 60 individual engravings exceeded 30-foot dimensions, including a centipede (蜈蚣) and two figures. “Anything that size is monumental in our view,” Philip Riris, the study’s lead author, says. “That means they’re often visible from quite far away, maybe 500 meters to a kilometer.”
But no creature was more common in the rock faces than snakes, of which the team found dozens. Interestingly, the team found that all of the snakes faced the river and were engraved where its waterline would have been two thousand years ago. The engravings would have been visible from higher ground, and certainly by those in incoming boats, leading the team to assume that they were used as territorial markers, boundaries, and landmarks. The team unearthed pottery (陶器) from the ecosystem. It had similar markings to those in rock and dates back about 2,000 years. The team estimates the engravings are about the same age and some 10,000 ancient rock engravings exist within a 1,000 square-mile area along the river.
“The giant snake engravings studied in the paper are some of the largest single rock art images anywhere in the world and mainly come from the heart of a lowland tropical environment,” Patrick Roberts, an archaeologist at the Max Planck Institute says.
28. Why did the archaeologists go to the region in 2015?
A. To map the river’s waterline. B. To study the local oral traditions.
C. To find evidence of the rock engravings. D. To explore the biodiversity of the region.
29. How is paragraph 2 mainly developed?
A. By listing data. B. By quoting documents.
C. By making assumptions. D. By drawing comparisons.
30. What could the snake engravings have mainly functioned as?
A. Donation. B. Admiration.
C. Decoration. D. Indication.
31. What does Patrick Roberts mention about the giant snake engravings?
A Their distribution. B. Their components.
C. Their symbolic meanings. D. Their impact on the environment.
【答案】28. C 29. A 30. D 31. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是考古学家在奥里诺科河流域发现巨型蛇形岩刻的过程及其作为地理标志的重要意义。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“It wasn’t until 2015 that a team of archaeologists first arrived in the region with the goal of searching for clues of the artworks.(直到2015年,一组考古学家首次来到该地区,目的是寻找这些艺术品的线索。)”可知,2015年考古学家去该地区是为了寻找岩石版画的证据。故选C项。
【29题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中的“The team visited 157 sites that had rock art, 13 of which had engravings more than a dozen feet tall. A great variety of figures are described, including insects, birds, humans and other animals. In all, 60 individual engravings exceeded 30-foot dimensions, including a centipede (蜈蚣) and two figures.(该团队参观了157个有岩石艺术的遗址,其中13个遗址的版画超过十几英尺高。描绘了各种各样的形象,包括昆虫、鸟类、人类和其他动物。总共有60个单独的版画超过30英尺,包括一只蜈蚣和两个人物形象。)”可推知,第二段主要通过列举参观的遗址数量、有高版画的遗址数量、单独版画的数量等数据来展开。故选A项。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Interestingly, the team found that all of the snakes faced the river and were engraved where its waterline would have been two thousand years ago. The engravings would have been visible from higher ground, and certainly by those in incoming boats, leading the team to assume that they were used as territorial markers, boundaries, and landmarks.(有趣的是,研究小组发现所有的蛇都面向河流,并且刻在两千年前的水线位置。从较高的地方可以看到这些版画,当然乘船而来的人也能看到,这使得研究小组假设它们被用作领土标记、边界和地标。)”可知,蛇的版画主要功能是作为指示。故选D项。
【31题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段““The giant snake engravings studied in the paper are some of the largest single rock art images anywhere in the world and mainly come from the heart of a lowland tropical environment,” Patrick Roberts, an archaeologist at the Max Planck Institute says.(马克斯・普朗克研究所的考古学家帕特里克・罗伯茨说:“本文研究的巨型蛇版画是世界上最大的单个岩石艺术图像之一,主要来自低地热带环境的中心地区。”)”可知,帕特里克・罗伯茨提到了巨型蛇版画的分布。故选A项。
D
For humans, aging is unavoidable. But axolotls (蝾螈), those cute smiling animals of pop culture fame, seemingly avoid this fate to a point.
In a phenomenon called “neoteny”, axolotls never outgrow their initial stage, looking like oversize babies as adults. Not only do they look youthful, with feathery structures and distinctive characteristics, but these critically endangered Mexican species also experience few physical declines and diseases, and they can regenerate their limbs, tails, and even other organs over their 21-year lifespan. For that reason, human-bred axolotls, which are a light pink in color, are common research subjects for biologists, who have long been fascinated by their ability to fight aging.
Now, a new study reveals one more mystery about these curious creatures. Their bodies stop one of the key mechanisms of aging — the epigenetic clock (表观遗传时钟) — when they’re just four years old. An epigenetic clock estimates an animal’s age based on how life events, such as stress or diet, turns its genes on and off. If an animal has experienced a lot of physical and mental pain, for instance, its epigenetic or biological age, could be much older than its real age.
The findings could be one more step in the long quest to discover effective anti-aging treatments for humans, such as reducing inflammation (炎症), according to the study published on bioRxiv, a website where studies are posted without peer review. Chasing youth is a popular goal: The anti-aging market, valued at $40 billion, is estimated to hit $60 billion by 2032. What’s more, understanding axolotl genetics could inspire medicines for regenerating cells, muscles, or maybe even arms and legs.
“It is a great leap forward in aging and regeneration,” says James Godwin, an immunologist at the MDI Biological Laboratory in Maine who was not involved in the new study. “If the mechanisms can be understood, then many opportunities to improve human health could present themselves.”
The study team examined 180 axolotls from four weeks to 21 years of age. Hopefully, research on large scales is in store for future dedicated scientists.
32. What is a feature of axolotls due to “neoteny”?
A. They experience rapid aging. B. They have a higher risk of disease.
C. They maintain a young appearance. D. They undergo a few dramatic body changes.
33. Which factor of an animal can affect its epigenetic clock?
A. Its size. B. Its color. C. Its habitat D. Its suffering.
34. What does James Godwin think of the study?
A. It is thorough. B. It is promising.
C. It is one-sided. D. It is misunderstood.
35. What field does the text mainly cover?
A. Diet. B. Finance. C. Psychology. D. Biology.
【答案】32. C 33. D 34. B 35. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文,一项研究发现蝾螈的身体在四岁时就停止了衰老的一个关键机制——表观遗传时钟,这一发现可能是人类在寻找有效的抗衰老治疗方法的长期探索中又迈出了一步。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“In a phenomenon called ‘neoteny’, axolotls never outgrow their initial stage, looking like oversize babies as adults. Not only do they look youthful(在一种被称为‘幼态持续’的现象中,蝾螈永远不会长大,成年后看起来像超大的婴儿。它们不仅看起来很年轻)”可知,由于“幼态持续”,蝾螈保持着年轻的外表,故选C。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“An epigenetic clock estimates an animal’s age based on how life events, such as stress or diet, turns its genes on and off. If an animal has experienced a lot of physical and mental pain, for instance, its epigenetic or biological age, could be much older than its real age.(表观遗传时钟根据生活事件(如压力或饮食)如何开启和关闭基因来估计动物的年龄。例如,如果一只动物经历了很多身体和精神上的痛苦,它的表观遗传或生物年龄可能比它的实际年龄大得多)”可知,动物遭受的痛苦会影响它的表观遗传时钟,故选D。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“‘It is a great leap forward in aging and regeneration,’ says James Godwin, an immunologist at the MDI Biological Laboratory in Maine who was not involved in the new study. ‘If the mechanisms can be understood, then many opportunities to improve human health could present themselves.’(‘这是衰老和再生方面的一大飞跃。’没有参与这项新研究的缅因州MDI生物实验室的免疫学家James Godwin说。‘如果机制能够被理解,那么许多改善人类健康的机会就会出现。’)”可知,James Godwin认为这项研究可能会导致出现许多改善人类健康的机会,所以他认为这项研究很有前途,故选B。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。根据全文内容,结合第三段中“Now, a new study reveals one more mystery about these curious creatures. Their bodies stop one of the key mechanisms of aging — the epigenetic clock (表观遗传时钟) — when they’re just four years old.(现在,一项新的研究揭示了这些奇怪生物的另一个谜团。他们的身体在四岁时就停止了衰老的一个关键机制——表观遗传时钟)”可知,文章主要讲述一项研究发现蝾螈的身体在四岁时就停止了衰老的一个关键机制——表观遗传时钟,这一发现可能是人类在寻找有效的抗衰老治疗方法的长期探索中又迈出了一步。关键词是衰老和遗传基因,所以文章涉及生物学领域,故选D。
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。
Discovering your life purpose can be a challenging journey, but there are strategies to clarify your path and find what truly matters.
Set meaningful goals. Start by identifying your core values and setting goals that align (使一致) with them. ___36___ For instance, if you value kindness, you might aim to volunteer regularly. If you care about the environment, you could start by recycling at home and gradually take on bigger projects.
Address your fears. ___37___ It’s important to recognize your fears and question their validity. Are they based on reality, or are they just holding you back? Consider discussing your fears with a trusted friend who can offer different viewpoints and help you find ways to overcome them.
___38___ Your interests can provide clues about your life purpose. If you’re unsure what your interests are, ask friends or family for their insights. You might already be engaging in activities that reflect your likes without realizing it. Think about what you enjoy and what you’re good at, and consider how these can be incorporated into your life.
Start small to gain steady progress. Finding your purpose can feel overwhelming, so it’s important to start with small manageable steps. If you’re considering a career change, for example, begin by researching the field rather than making immediate changes, ___39___
Build your community. Connecting with others who share your interests in a community can enhance your sense of purpose. ___40___ Engaging with like-minded individuals can also inspire you to stay committed to your journey.
A. Explore your passions.
B. Participate in activities.
C. Different viewpoints are beneficial to you.
D. It doesn’t have to be related to your career.
E. Sometimes anxiety can prevent you from pursuing your goals.
F. This gradual approach can help you gain confidence as you move forward.
G. Joining one allows you to work towards common goals and provides support.
【答案】36. D 37. E 38. A 39. F 40. G
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了发现人生目标的一些策略,包括设定有意义的目标、直面恐惧、探索兴趣、从小事做起以及建立社交圈等。
【36题详解】
根据上文“Set meaningful goals. Start by identifying your core values and setting goals that align (使一致) with them. (设定有意义的目标。首先要确定你的核心价值观,并设定与之相符的目标。)”以及下文“For instance, if you value kindness, you might aim to volunteer regularly. If you care about the environment, you could start by recycling at home and gradually take on bigger projects. (例如,如果你重视善良,你可能会目标定期做志愿者。如果你关心环境,你可以从在家回收利用开始,然后逐渐承担更大的项目。)”可知,设定的目标不一定与职业相关,D选项“It doesn’t have to be related to your career. (它不一定与你的职业相关。)”符合语境,“It”指代上文设定的目标,且与下文举例内容相呼应。故选D项。
【37题详解】
根据上文“Address your fears. (直面你的恐惧。)”以及下文“It’s important to recognize your fears and question their validity. Are they based on reality, or are they just holding you back? (认识到你的恐惧并质疑它们的合理性是很重要的。它们是基于现实的,还是仅仅在阻碍你?)”可知,恐惧会对追求目标产生阻碍,E选项“Sometimes, anxiety can prevent you from pursuing your goals. (有时,焦虑会阻止你追求目标。)”中的“anxiety”与上文“fears”相呼应,说明了恐惧(焦虑)对追求目标的影响。故选E项。
【38题详解】
根据下文“Your interests can provide clues about your life purpose. If you’re unsure what your interests are, ask friends or family for their insights. You might already be engaging in activities that reflect your likes without realizing it. Think about what you enjoy and what you’re good at, and consider how these can be incorporated into your life. (你的兴趣可以为你的人生目标提供线索。如果你不确定自己的兴趣是什么,可以向朋友或家人征求他们的见解。你可能已经在不知不觉中参与了反映你喜好的活动。想想你喜欢什么、擅长什么,并考虑如何将这些融入你的生活。)”可知,此段主要围绕探索兴趣展开,A选项“Explore your passions. (探索你的兴趣爱好。)”中的“passions”与下文“interests”、“likes”意思相近,且能很好地概括段落主旨。故选A项。
39题详解】
根据上文“Start small to gain steady progress. Finding your purpose can feel overwhelming, so it’s important to start with small manageable steps. If you’re considering a career change, for example, begin by researching the field rather than making immediate changes. (从小事做起,稳步前进。发现你的人生目标可能会让人不知所措,所以从可管理的小步骤开始很重要。例如,如果你考虑换工作,先研究这个领域,而不是立即做出改变。)”可知,这种逐步推进的方式有助于取得进步,F选项“This gradual approach can help you gain confidence as you move forward. (这种渐进的方法可以帮助你在前进的过程中获得信心。)”中的“This gradual approach”指代上文从小事做起的方法,进一步说明了这种方法的好处。故选F项。
【40题详解】
根据上文“Build your community. Connecting with others who share your interests in a community can enhance your sense of purpose. (建立你的社交圈。在一个社交圈中与那些和你有共同兴趣的人建立联系可以增强你的目标感。)”以及下文“Engaging with like-minded individuals can also inspire you to stay committed to your journey. (与志同道合的人交往也可以激励你坚持自己的人生道路。)”可知,加入社交圈有诸多好处,G选项“Joining one allows you to work towards common goals and provides support. (加入一个社交圈能让你朝着共同的目标努力,并提供支持。)”中的“Joining one”与上文“Build your community”相呼应,说明了加入社交圈的作用。故选G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)
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Many years ago, I worked at a music store in California. I had the freedom to play music of my choice when I was ____41____. One day, I chose to play Hawaiian ____42____. The music floated out of the store and onto the street, where I ____43____ two elderly people. I saw the ____44____ wife, seated in a wheelchair, swaying (摇摆) to the rhythm, while the husband stood beside her, smiling with tears.
Curiously, I then walked out and approached the ____45____ “Is everything okay?” I asked. “We’re fine. My wife unexpectedly ____46____ the music,” the husband replied. “We are ____47____ from Hawaii, but we’ve been living here for years. My wife has dementia (痴呆), so she isn’t always ____48____ of her surroundings. ____49____, when she heard the folk music, she recognized it and started to sway and smile,” he added.
____50____ by their story, I felt an overwhelming urge to offer him the CD as a present. “Please, take it.” I insisted. He was taken aback, mentioning the CD was rare and insisting on ____51____ the cost. I assured him that it was my pleasure to ____52____ it to them.
From that day on, the husband became a(n) ____53____ visitor to the store. He would bring his wife along. Whenever she was there, I would play the great music, and her eyes would ____54____ with the same smile. It was not a cure for her disease, but a(n) ____55____ for her soul. I was grateful to be the one who could provide her with moments of joy through the power of music.
41. A. on duty B. in demand C. at risk D. under control
42. A. toys B. tunes C. instruments D. games
43. A. greeted B. asked C. noticed D. approached
44. A. energetic B. talkative C. frightened D. disabled
45. A. league B. couple C. staff D. team
46. A. spotted B. recorded C. tolerated D. composed
47. A. impossibly B. unwillingly C. originally D. eventually
48. A. aware B. proud C. ashamed D. confident
49. A. Still B. Thus C. Otherwise D. Nevertheless
50. A. Expected B. Moved C. Annoyed D. Confused
51. A. charging B. withdrawing C. covering D. rejecting
52. A. gift B. lend C. deliver D. sell
53. A. rare B. regular C. odd D. occasional
54. A. put up B. do up C. hide up D. light up
55. A. horror B. disturbance C. awakening D. inspection
【答案】41. A 42. B 43. C 44. D 45. B 46. A 47. C 48. A 49. D 50. B 51. C 52. A 53. B 54. D 55. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要介绍的是作者在音乐店工作时,通过播放夏威夷音乐帮助一位患有痴呆症的老妇人找回片刻快乐的感人故事。
【41题详解】
考查介词短语辨析。句意:我值班的时候,有自由播放我选择的音乐。A. on duty值班;B. in demand有需求;C. at risk有风险;D. under control在控制之下。根据上文的“Many years ago, I worked at a music store in California.”可知,作者在音乐商店工作,所以是值班的时候能播放自己选择的音乐。故选A项。
42题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:有一天,我选择播放夏威夷曲调。A. toys玩具;B. tunes曲调;C. instruments乐器;D. games游戏。根据上文的“I had the freedom to play music of my choice when I was____1___ .”可知,作者可以自由的播放选择的音乐,由此可知,此处指的是播放夏威夷“曲调”符合语境。故选B项。
【43题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:音乐从商店飘到街上,在那里我注意到了两位老人。A. greeted打招呼;B. asked问;C. noticed注意到;D. approached接近。根据下文的“I saw the ____4____ wife, seated in a wheelchair, swaying (摇摆) to the rhythm, while the husband stood beside her, smiling with tears.”可知,作者看到两位老人听到音乐有着不同的回应,由此可知,此处指的是作者“注意到”了两位老人。故选C项。
【44题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:我看到残疾的妻子坐在轮椅上,随着节奏摇摆,而丈夫站在她旁边,含着泪微笑。A. energetic精力充沛的;B. talkative健谈的;C. frightened害怕的;D. disabled残疾的。根据下文的“seated in a wheelchair”可知,妻子坐在轮椅上,所以是残疾的。故选D项。
【45题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:出于好奇,我走出去,走近这对夫妇。A. league联盟;B. couple夫妇;C. staff员工;D. team团队。根据上文“The music floated out of the store and onto the street, where I ____3____ two elderly people.”可知,音乐飘到街上,作者注意到两位老人,结合下文的“Is everything okay?”可知,此处指的是作者走近这对夫妇。故选B项。
【46题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:丈夫回答说:“我们很好。我的妻子意外地注意到了音乐。”A. spotted注意到;B. recorded记录;C. tolerated容忍;D. composed创作。根据上文的“I saw the ____4____ wife, seated in a wheelchair, swaying (摇摆) to the rhythm, while the husband stood beside her, smiling with tears.”可知,作者看到残疾的妻子随着音乐节奏在摇摆,由此可推断,此处指的是妻子意外地“注意到”了音乐。故选A项。
【47题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:“我们原本来自夏威夷,但我们已经在这里住了很多年。我的妻子患有痴呆症,所以她并不总是能意识到周围的环境。然而,当她听到民间音乐时,她认出了它,开始摇摆并微笑,”他补充道。A. impossibly不可能地;B. unwillingly不情愿地;C. originally最初,原本;D. eventually最终。根据下文的“but we’ve been living here for years”可知,他们在这里住了很多年了,由此可推断,此处指的是他们原本来自夏威夷。故选C项。
【48题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:“我们原本来自夏威夷,但我们已经在这里住了很多年。我的妻子患有痴呆症,所以她并不总是能意识到周围的环境。然而,当她听到民间音乐时,她认出了它,开始摇摆并微笑,”他补充道。A. aware意识到的;B. proud骄傲的;C. ashamed羞愧的;D. confident自信的。根据下文的“My wife has dementia (痴呆)”可知,妻子患有痴呆症,所以并不总是能“意识到”周围的环境,be aware of意为“意识到”。故选A项。
【49题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:“我们原本来自夏威夷,但我们已经在这里住了很多年。我的妻子患有痴呆症,所以她并不总是能意识到周围的环境。然而,当她听到民间音乐时,她认出了它,开始摇摆并微笑,”他补充道。A. Still仍然;B. Thus因此;C. Otherwise否则;D. Nevertheless然而。根据上文的“My wife has dementia (痴R), so she isn’t always ____8____ of her surroundings.”以及下文的“when she heard the folk music, she recognized it and started to sway and smile”可知,妻子平时意识不到周围环境,但听到音乐有反应,是转折关系。故选D项。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:被他们的故事感动,我强烈地想把这张CD作为礼物送给他。A. Expected期望;B. Moved感动;C. Annoyed恼怒;D. Confused困惑。根据语境以及下文的“I felt an overwhelming urge to offer him the CD as a present.”可知,作者的一个无意之举,让患有老年痴呆的老人有了意识,并对着音乐摇摆起来,由此可知,此处指的是作者被他们的故事感动,所以想送CD作为礼物。故选B项。
【51题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:他很惊讶,提到这张CD很稀有,并坚持支付费用。A. charging收费;B. withdrawing取出;C. covering支付;D. rejecting拒绝。根据上文的“He was taken aback, mentioning the CD was rare”可知,丈夫听到作者要送给他们那张CD感到很惊讶,认为那张CD稀有,结合下文的“the cost”可知,此处指的是坚持支付费用,cover the cost意为“支付费用”。故选C项。
【52题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我向他保证,把它作为礼物送给他们是我的荣幸。A. gift赠送;B. lend借出;C. deliver递送;D. sell卖。根据上文的““Please, take it.” I insisted.”以及“I felt an overwhelming urge to offer him the CD as a present.”可知,作者想把CD作为礼物送给他们,gift sth. to sb.意为“把某物作为礼物送给某人”。故选A项。
【53题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:从那天起,这位丈夫成了商店的常客。A. rare罕见的;B. regular经常的,定期的;C. odd奇怪的;D. occasional偶尔的。根据下文的“He would bring his wife along. Whenever she was there, I would play the great music”可知,丈夫总会带着妻子来,作者会播放音乐,所以丈夫成了商店的常客,a regular visitor意为“常客”。故选B项。
【54题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:每当她在那里,我就会播放美妙的音乐,她的眼睛会因同样的微笑而放光。A. put up张贴;B. do up整理;C. hide up隐藏;D. light up(使)光亮,放光彩。根据上文的“when she heard the folk music, she recognized it and started to sway and smile”可知,患老年痴呆的老人听到民族音乐就开始摇摆并微笑,由此可知推断,播放音乐时,老人的眼睛会因微笑而放光。故选D项。
【55题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:这并不能治愈她的疾病,但却是她灵魂的觉醒。A. horror恐惧;B. disturbance干扰;C. awakening觉醒;D. inspection检查。根据上文的“Whenever she was there, I would play the great music, and her eyes would ____14_____ with the same smile.”可知,音乐不能治愈疾病,但能让她因音乐而微笑,由此可知,此处指的是灵魂的“觉醒”符合语境。故选C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。
A new line-up of robots made their global debut (首次亮相)at the China International Industry Fair(CIIF)in Shanghai, showcasing enhanced intelligence, automation capabilities, and specialized ___56___(feature) made for the Chinese market.
China, the world's leading market for industrial robots, ___57___ are used in manufacturing, automotive, and electronics sectors, ___58___(see) rapid growth in robotics technology over the past few years. The CIIF event highlighted the nation's cutting-edge ___59___ (technology) advancements and ___60___ latest innovations in the field.
"AI, ___61___ a crucial driver for robotics development, is shaping a new era of industrial automation, ___62___(create) new possibilities across all industries," a relevant supplier said.
More than 350 robot brands came to the CIIF show. And they brought 132 global debuts of robots. Chinese firms also showed ___63___ (they) tech muscle with a lot of new releases. A robot-maker start-up showed a new kind of robot with embodied intelligence, which made robots have the ability ___64___(learn) and deal with complicated tasks. With computer vision and other AI tech, the start-up's product can go beyond the traditional limitations of relying ___65___ (mere) on programming to complete repeated tasks. It can work with real-time perception and adaptation to the environment, learn and optimize decision-making, and complete tasks with efficiency.
【答案】56. features
57. which 58. has seen
59. technological
60. the 61. as
62. creating
63. their 64. to learn
65. merely
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章讲述的是在中国国际工业博览会上,新型机器人首次亮相,展示智能化与自动化技术。
【56题详解】
考查名词。句意:一系列新的机器人在上海的中国国际工业博览会上首次全球亮相,展示了增强的智能、自动化能力以及为中国市场定制的专业特性。空白处在句子中作宾语,使用名词,此处为泛指,应使用名词feature的复数形式features,表示“特性,特征”,故填features。
【57题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:中国是世界领先的工业机器人市场,工业机器人被应用于制造业、汽车业和电子行业,在过去几年中,机器人技术发展迅速。此处引导非限制性定语从句,先行词是“industrial robots”,引导词在从句中作主语,指物,所以用关系代词which引导从句,故填which。
【58题详解】
考查时态。句意:中国是世界领先的工业机器人市场,工业机器人被应用于制造业、汽车业和电子行业,在过去几年中,机器人技术发展迅速。根据时间状语“over the past few years(在过去的几年中)”可知,句子表示的是过去发生的动作对现在的影响,应用现在完成时,主语China是单数,助动词用has,故填has seen。
【59题详解】
考查形容词。句意:中国国际工业博览会突出了中国在该领域的前沿技术进步和最新创新。根据空后的“advancements”可知,此处应用形容词作定语,修饰名词“advancements”,故填technological。
【60题详解】
考查冠词。句意:中国国际工业博览会突出了中国在该领域的前沿技术进步和最新创新。根据下文“in the field(在这个领域)”以及“latest”可知,此处为形容词最高级,空白处需使用定冠词the,故填the。
【61题详解】
考查介词。句意:一位相关供应商表示:“人工智能作为机器人发展的关键驱动力,正在塑造工业自动化的新时代,为各个行业创造新的可能性。” 根据下文“a crucial driver for robotics development(机器人发展的关键驱动力)”可知,此处表示“作为”,应用介词as,故填as。
【62题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:一位相关供应商表示:“人工智能作为机器人发展的关键驱动力,正在塑造工业自动化的新时代,为各个行业创造新的可能性。” 根据下文“new possibilities across all industries(为各个行业……新的可能性)”可知,下文说的是一个自然而然的结果,应用现在分词作结果状语,故填creating。
【63题详解】
考查代词。句意:中国公司也通过大量新产品展示了他们的技术实力。此处应用形容词性物主代词their作定语,修饰名词“tech muscle”,故填their。
【64题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:一家机器人制造初创公司展示了一种具有具身智能的新型机器人,这种机器人使机器人具备学习和处理复杂任务的能力。空白处在句子中作后置定语,表示一个指向将来的不确定的动作,使用动词不定式,且 “the ability to do sth.”为固定短语,意为“做某事的能力”,故填to learn。
【65题详解】
考查副词。句意:凭借计算机视觉和其他人工智能技术,这家初创公司的产品可以超越仅仅依赖编程来完成重复任务的传统限制。此处应用副词修饰动词“relying”作状语,故填merely。
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华,上周五你校进行了一次消防安全演习活动。请你为校英文报写一篇相关报道,内容包括:
(1)活动内容;
(2)活动意义。
注意:
(1)写作词数应为80个左右;
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A Fire Safety Drill in Our School
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【答案】参考范文:
A Fire Safety Drill in Our School
Last Friday, our school conducted a comprehensive fire safety drill to enhance students’ awareness and preparedness.
The event began with an alarm signaling the start of the exercise. Students quickly evacuated the buildings, assembling at the designated safe zones within several minutes. The drill included demonstrations by local firefighters, who showcased the proper use of fire extinguishers and shared valuable safety tips. Additionally, students participated in workshops on emergency response techniques.
This drill was of great significance, as it not only improved our ability to respond to emergencies but also reinforced the importance of fire safety in our daily lives.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达是一篇应用文,要求考生为校英文报撰写关于上周五学校消防安全演习活动的报道。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
开展:conducted →carried out
提高:enhance →boost
疏散:evacuated →withdrew
展示:showcased→ displayed
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:Last Friday, our school conducted a comprehensive fire safety drill to enhance students’ awareness and preparedness.
拓展句:Last Friday, our school conducted a comprehensive fire safety drill whose aim is to enhance students’ awareness and preparedness.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Students quickly evacuated the buildings, assembling at the designated safe zones within several minutes.(运用了现在分词短语作状语)
【高分句型2】The drill included demonstrations by local firefighters, who showcased the proper use of fire extinguishers and shared valuable safety tips.(运用了who 引导的非限制性定语从句)
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。
The sun was barely up, but the park was already alive with singing birds. I had decided to start my day with a jog, hoping to clear my mind and energize my body before a busy weekend.
As I rounded the corner near an old tree, I saw a young boy sitting alone on a bench, his eyes fixed on a small notebook. I slowed down and got close to him. “Everything alright?” I asked, noticing his puzzled look.
Feeling a bit shocked, he looked up and then nodded. “Yeah, I'm just trying to write a poem,” he said. He told me that his teacher assigned poems on topics including “my school”, “my family”, etc. He chose to write a poem about “my school”, but it was harder than he thought. He felt a sense of frustration (挫败). Remembering my own school days and the challenges of creative assignments, I sat beside him. “May I help you? Sometimes a fresh pair of ears can make all the difference,” I added, hoping to ease his burden.
“Really? That would be amazing,” he said excitedly, handing me the notebook. As we discussed his ideas and rephrased some lines, I realized how much I enjoyed teaching. The boy's initial hesitation transformed into creative enthusiasm as his poem took shape.
After a while, he read the final version aloud, his voice proud and steady. “I did it! Thanks so much for your help,” he said with a big smile. His earlier despair was replaced by joy. I also smiled, warmed by his happiness and reminded of the profound impact of offering a little help. “You did the hard work. I just offered you some tips,” I replied, standing up to continue my jog.
As I continued my run, I thought about the boy and his poem, feeling a sense of accomplishment (成就). However, shortly after, I heard hurried footsteps behind me. It was the boy who ran to catch up, his face filled with concern.
注意:
(1)续写词数应为150个左右;
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
“Wait! I showed my poem to my classmate nearby. She also needs your help,” the boy said, out of breath.
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Following my tips, the girl wrote eagerly, her earlier uncertainty replaced by confidence.
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【答案】参考范文:
“Wait! I showed my poem to my classmate nearby. She also needs your help,” the boy said, out of breath. He pointed to the girl sitting under a maple tree. “She was stuck on her family poem,” he explained. I knelt beside the girl, scanning her poem. “This image is strong,” I said, tapping “family is like a storm”. “Think of something ordinary but meaningful. What do you see every morning?” I continued. “A kitchen?” she answered. I nodded. “Exactly. Family is like a kitchen — each member adds a different spice. Sometimes too much salt, sometimes not enough sugar, but together, they make the meal.”
Following my tips, the girl wrote eagerly, her earlier uncertainty replaced by confidence. Her pen flew across the page. When she finished, she read proudly, “Family is like a kitchen — sometimes chaotic, always messy, but in the end, everyone gathers around the table.” The boy laughed. “Not bad for the first try,” he teased. The girl rolled her eyes but smiled, tucking the poem into her bag. They finally understood poetry is not about being perfect, but about telling the truth. As they walked away, they thanked me again. I felt warmth, thinking, “All someone needs is a little guidance to find their voice.”
【解析】
【导语】本文以作者晨跑偶遇困境中的男孩为线索,讲述作者帮助男孩完成关于“我的学校”的诗歌创作,收获成就感后,又因男孩的求助,转而帮助女孩创作关于“我的家庭”诗歌的故事。
【详解】1. 段落续写
①由第一段首句““等等!我把我的诗给附近的同学看了。她也需要你的帮助。”男孩气喘吁吁地说。” 可知,第一段可描写男孩介绍女孩的困境,作者通过引导女孩联想生活场景,帮助她构思诗歌,给出具体的创作建议。
②由第二段首句“按照我的建议,女孩急切地写着,她之前的不确定被自信所取代。” 可知,第二段可描写女孩顺利完成诗歌创作,与男孩互动交流,两人都领悟到诗歌创作的真谛,作者也从中获得深刻感悟。
2. 续写线索:男孩请求帮助女孩——作者引导女孩构思诗歌——女孩充满自信创作——女孩完成诗歌并分享——男孩和女孩领悟诗歌创作真谛——作者感悟
3. 词汇激活
行为类
①指着:pointed to /gestured towards
②解释:explain /interpret
③塞进:tucking /stuffing
情绪类
①混乱的:chaotic/disordered
②温暖:warmth/coziness
【点睛】【高分句型1】I knelt beside the girl, scanning her poem.(运用了现在分词短语作状语)
【高分句型2】The girl rolled her eyes but smiled, tucking the poem into her bag.(运用了现在分词作状语)
【高分句型 3】As they walked away, they thanked me again.(运用了as引导的时间状语从句)
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2025年高三第二次模拟考试
英语
注意事项:
1. 答题前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
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,再选涂其他答案标号。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,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,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. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What is Fanfan?
A. A hospital. B. An animal. C. A zoo.
2. 此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
How does the woman sound?
A. Concerned. B. Confident. C. Indifferent.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What does the man probably want to do?
A. Buy a chocolate cake.
B. Attend a cooking class.
C. Make a pizza for his family.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What did the man know by watching the documentary?
A. Strange creatures.
B. Mystery stories about the ocean.
C. Dolphins' communication system.
5. 【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
What is the man doing?
A. Selling clothes. B. Choosing a gift. C. Sending an invitation.
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 happened to the speakers?
A. They lost a water bottle.
B. They forgot to bring their bags.
C. They couldn’t find their way back.
7. What does the woman suggest doing?
A. Buying a new backpack.
B. Going towards the destination.
C. Walking back along the same way.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
8. What does the woman think of the work?
A. Meaningless. B. Challenging. C. Interesting.
9. What does the man plan to do with his bike?
A. Replace its wheels.
B. Sell it to buy a new one.
C. Make it better than before.
10. What is the present seat made of?
A. Metal. B. Plastic. C. Leather.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Friends. B. Professor and student. C. Tour guide and tourist.
12. What helps the woman learn more about history?
A. Taking history class at university.
B. Visiting various countries in person.
C. Watching movies and documentaries.
13. What might be the woman’s nationality?
A. Turkish. B. Chinese. C. Brazilian.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
14. What does the woman do?
A. A writer. B. A hostess. C. A publisher.
15. What did John study at university?
A. Literature. B. Science. C. Art.
16. What was the reason for John’s early work to be rejected?
A. It was outdated. B. It was self-published. C. It wasn’t fully developed.
17. What will John do next?
A. Give a reading. B. Explain his book. C. Answer more questions.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频,请去附件查看】
18. What does the market mainly sell?
A. Indian food B. Cloth. C. Artworks.
19. What is the speaker probably good at?
A. Taking photographs.
B. Designing traditional costumes.
C. Selling clothing in the latest fashion.
20. What surprised the speaker?
A. Her order would take so much time.
B. The dress she tried on was handmade.
C. The dress was cheaper than she thought.
第二部分阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
To experience a diverse range of artistic expressions, we will host different art exhibitions in 2025. Now we are proud to announce something about our upcoming exhibits.
Exhibit 1
This one is a group art show that may blow your mind. The exhibit will feature works that reflect thoughts of grassroots groups, which are actually made up of 50 high school students. The exhibition will explore the combination of cultural and personal narratives in art, giving you fascinating insights into the coexistence between humans and the environment.
Exhibit 2
This exhibit’s theme is “All That Is In Between”. Bringing together a mix of historical objects and contemporary artworks, it will explore the many aspects of faith. The event will be divided into seven sections and will bring 200 known art talents, together with the artist-led workshops from around the world.
Exhibit 3
A diverse collection of artists showcasing contemporary digital art from the world can be expected in this exhibit. There will be more than 20 pieces of AI-generated works displayed for the first time. The line-up will not only include established artists but also represent new and impressive AI artworks from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Exhibit 4
This exhibit, focusing on deep talks around the concept of memory and time, will bring together a variety of mediums — painting, sculpture, and digital art — to create a united yet diverse display. Highlights include a sculptural installation (装置) and a contemporary digital art performance. Other fun-filled events include panel discussions throughout the duration of the exhibit.
Click here or follow the given information below for further details on the full schedule of all the exhibition events.
Contact Information:
Phone: (123) 654-9876
Email: artfairsgallery@sarahlee.com
21. What do the artworks on Exhibit 1 highlight?
A. The history of humans. B. The faith of environmentalists.
C. The ideas of some ordinary youths. D. The thoughts of some talented artists.
22. What is a common element between Exhibit 3 and Exhibit 4?
A. Modern technology. B. Political power.
C. Ancient architecture. D. Contemporary literature.
23. How many ways are mentioned in the text to know more about the exhibits?
A. Two. B. Three.
C. Four. D. Five.
B
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, a foreign city, went through my mind over and over as I lay in the bed. At first, panic hit me as I kept wondering why I had applied for a job in a country about which I knew nothing. I had battled the same kind of panic when my wife and I decided to adopt a baby whose parents died in an accident. Adopting a child and becoming a father scared me as much as moving to an unknown country. I knew there would be joy and excitement as we began the adoption process, but I was caught off guard by the attack of the “what if”.
I was lost in thought. What if the child isn’t anything like me? It’s natural for parents to look for their reflection in their children. I was an English teacher and feared adopting a child who disliked reading and exercising. But the more I thought about not being able to take pride in my son’s genes (基因), the more I understood that distancing myself from my sense of self might lead to a healthier relationship.
Six years of teaching at grade school taught me that a child, whether biological or adopted, is an unknown entity (实体) waiting to unfold. I saw non-athletic children whose fathers were professional athletes. Sometimes, genes even eliminated any guarantee that children would look like their parents. I realized all children deserved to be appreciated.
I had never made it to Bishkek before, but we did adopt a child whom I would fight for in the new city. And I gladly welcomed this new fatherhood that had become my heart’s true home. Today, however, I cheer just as loudly as any other dad when my son scores a goal in soccer. He’s my son even though he doesn’t share my genes. I have also written out how much joy and love he has brought to our lives. I’ve now been writing journals with him for seven years.
24. What is the author’s initial attitude to moving to Bishkek and adopting a child?
A. Optimistic. B. Curious
C Worried. D. Indifferent.
25. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about the author?
A. His internal conflict. B. His teaching experiences.
C. His relationship with his child. D. His spirit of self-improvement.
26. What does the underlined word “eliminated” in paragraph 3 mean?
A. Dominated. B. Removed.
C. Confirmed. D. Exposed,
27. Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A Home: A Shelter for Loved Ones B. Fatherhood: A Journey of Acceptance
C. Genes: A Bond Keeping Family Together D. A Foreign City: A Big Chance to Adopt a Child
C
About 300 years ago, some travelers along the Upper and Middle Orinoco River first reported sightings of mysterious rock engravings (版画), describing snakes and other patterns, along its shores. But as years passed, these artworks were recorded only in oral traditions and locals’ word of mouth. The precise location and proof of their existence remained absent. It wasn’t until 2015 that a team of archaeologists first arrived in the region with the goal of searching for clues of the artworks. After years of study, scientists found even more than they had anticipated.
The team visited 157 sites that had rock art, 13 of which had engravings more than a dozen feet tall. A great variety of figures are described, including insects, birds, humans and other animals. In all, 60 individual engravings exceeded 30-foot dimensions, including a centipede (蜈蚣) and two figures. “Anything that size is monumental in our view,” Philip Riris, the study’s lead author, says. “That means they’re often visible from quite far away, maybe 500 meters to a kilometer.”
But no creature was more common in the rock faces than snakes, of which the team found dozens. Interestingly, the team found that all of the snakes faced the river and were engraved where its waterline would have been two thousand years ago. The engravings would have been visible from higher ground, and certainly by those in incoming boats, leading the team to assume that they were used as territorial markers, boundaries, and landmarks. The team unearthed pottery (陶器) from the ecosystem. It had similar markings to those in rock and dates back about 2,000 years. The team estimates the engravings are about the same age and some 10,000 ancient rock engravings exist within a 1,000 square-mile area along the river.
“The giant snake engravings studied in the paper are some of the largest single rock art images anywhere in the world and mainly come from the heart of a lowland tropical environment,” Patrick Roberts, an archaeologist at the Max Planck Institute says.
28. Why did the archaeologists go to the region in 2015?
A. To map the river’s waterline. B. To study the local oral traditions.
C. To find evidence of the rock engravings. D. To explore the biodiversity of the region.
29. How is paragraph 2 mainly developed?
A. By listing data. B. By quoting documents.
C. By making assumptions. D. By drawing comparisons.
30. What could the snake engravings have mainly functioned as?
A. Donation. B. Admiration.
C. Decoration. D. Indication.
31. What does Patrick Roberts mention about the giant snake engravings?
A. Their distribution. B. Their components.
C. Their symbolic meanings. D. Their impact on the environment.
D
For humans, aging is unavoidable. But axolotls (蝾螈), those cute smiling animals of pop culture fame, seemingly avoid this fate to a point.
In a phenomenon called “neoteny”, axolotls never outgrow their initial stage, looking like oversize babies as adults. Not only do they look youthful, with feathery structures and distinctive characteristics, but these critically endangered Mexican species also experience few physical declines and diseases, and they can regenerate their limbs, tails, and even other organs over their 21-year lifespan. For that reason, human-bred axolotls, which are a light pink in color, are common research subjects for biologists, who have long been fascinated by their ability to fight aging.
Now, a new study reveals one more mystery about these curious creatures. Their bodies stop one of the key mechanisms of aging — the epigenetic clock (表观遗传时钟) — when they’re just four years old. An epigenetic clock estimates an animal’s age based on how life events, such as stress or diet, turns its genes on and off. If an animal has experienced a lot of physical and mental pain, for instance, its epigenetic or biological age, could be much older than its real age.
The findings could be one more step in the long quest to discover effective anti-aging treatments for humans, such as reducing inflammation (炎症), according to the study published on bioRxiv, a website where studies are posted without peer review. Chasing youth is a popular goal: The anti-aging market, valued at $40 billion, is estimated to hit $60 billion by 2032. What’s more, understanding axolotl genetics could inspire medicines for regenerating cells, muscles, or maybe even arms and legs.
“It is a great leap forward in aging and regeneration,” says James Godwin, an immunologist at the MDI Biological Laboratory in Maine who was not involved in the new study. “If the mechanisms can be understood, then many opportunities to improve human health could present themselves.”
The study team examined 180 axolotls from four weeks to 21 years of age. Hopefully, research on large scales is in store for future dedicated scientists.
32. What is a feature of axolotls due to “neoteny”?
A. They experience rapid aging. B. They have a higher risk of disease.
C. They maintain a young appearance. D. They undergo a few dramatic body changes.
33. Which factor of an animal can affect its epigenetic clock?
A. Its size. B. Its color. C. Its habitat D. Its suffering.
34. What does James Godwin think of the study?
A. It is thorough. B. It is promising.
C. It is one-sided. D. It is misunderstood.
35. What field does the text mainly cover?
A. Diet. B. Finance. C. Psychology. D. Biology.
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。
Discovering your life purpose can be a challenging journey, but there are strategies to clarify your path and find what truly matters.
Set meaningful goals. Start by identifying your core values and setting goals that align (使一致) with them. ___36___ For instance, if you value kindness, you might aim to volunteer regularly. If you care about the environment, you could start by recycling at home and gradually take on bigger projects.
Address your fears. ___37___ It’s important to recognize your fears and question their validity. Are they based on reality, or are they just holding you back? Consider discussing your fears with a trusted friend who can offer different viewpoints and help you find ways to overcome them.
___38___ Your interests can provide clues about your life purpose. If you’re unsure what your interests are, ask friends or family for their insights. You might already be engaging in activities that reflect your likes without realizing it. Think about what you enjoy and what you’re good at, and consider how these can be incorporated into your life.
Start small to gain steady progress. Finding your purpose can feel overwhelming, so it’s important to start with small manageable steps. If you’re considering a career change, for example, begin by researching the field rather than making immediate changes, ___39___
Build your community. Connecting with others who share your interests in a community can enhance your sense of purpose. ___40___ Engaging with like-minded individuals can also inspire you to stay committed to your journey.
A. Explore your passions.
B. Participate in activities.
C. Different viewpoints are beneficial to you.
D. It doesn’t have to be related to your career.
E. Sometimes, anxiety can prevent you from pursuing your goals.
F. This gradual approach can help you gain confidence as you move forward.
G. Joining one allows you to work towards common goals and provides support.
第三部分语言运用(共两节, 满分30分)
第一节(共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Many years ago, I worked at a music store in California. I had the freedom to play music of my choice when I was ____41____. One day, I chose to play Hawaiian ____42____. The music floated out of the store and onto the street, where I ____43____ two elderly people. I saw the ____44____ wife, seated in a wheelchair, swaying (摇摆) to the rhythm, while the husband stood beside her, smiling with tears.
Curiously, I then walked out and approached the ____45____ “Is everything okay?” I asked. “We’re fine. My wife unexpectedly ____46____ the music,” the husband replied. “We are ____47____ from Hawaii, but we’ve been living here for years. My wife has dementia (痴呆), so she isn’t always ____48____ of her surroundings. ____49____, when she heard the folk music, she recognized it and started to sway and smile,” he added.
____50____ by their story, I felt an overwhelming urge to offer him the CD as a present. “Please, take it.” I insisted. He was taken aback, mentioning the CD was rare and insisting on ____51____ the cost. I assured him that it was my pleasure to ____52____ it to them.
From that day on, the husband became a(n) ____53____ visitor to the store. He would bring his wife along. Whenever she was there, I would play the great music, and her eyes would ____54____ with the same smile. It was not a cure for her disease, but a(n) ____55____ for her soul. I was grateful to be the one who could provide her with moments of joy through the power of music.
41. A. on duty B. in demand C. at risk D. under control
42. A. toys B. tunes C. instruments D. games
43. A. greeted B. asked C. noticed D. approached
44 A. energetic B. talkative C. frightened D. disabled
45. A. league B. couple C. staff D. team
46. A. spotted B. recorded C. tolerated D. composed
47. A. impossibly B. unwillingly C. originally D. eventually
48. A. aware B. proud C. ashamed D. confident
49. A. Still B. Thus C. Otherwise D. Nevertheless
50 A. Expected B. Moved C. Annoyed D. Confused
51. A. charging B. withdrawing C. covering D. rejecting
52. A. gift B. lend C. deliver D. sell
53. A. rare B. regular C. odd D. occasional
54. A. put up B. do up C. hide up D. light up
55. A. horror B. disturbance C. awakening D. inspection
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。
A new line-up of robots made their global debut (首次亮相)at the China International Industry Fair(CIIF)in Shanghai, showcasing enhanced intelligence, automation capabilities, and specialized ___56___(feature) made for the Chinese market.
China, the world's leading market for industrial robots, ___57___ are used in manufacturing, automotive, and electronics sectors, ___58___(see) rapid growth in robotics technology over the past few years. The CIIF event highlighted the nation's cutting-edge ___59___ (technology) advancements and ___60___ latest innovations in the field.
"AI, ___61___ a crucial driver for robotics development, is shaping a new era of industrial automation, ___62___(create) new possibilities across all industries," a relevant supplier said.
More than 350 robot brands came to the CIIF show. And they brought 132 global debuts of robots. Chinese firms also showed ___63___ (they) tech muscle with a lot of new releases. A robot-maker start-up showed a new kind of robot with embodied intelligence, which made robots have the ability ___64___(learn) and deal with complicated tasks. With computer vision and other AI tech, the start-up's product can go beyond the traditional limitations of relying ___65___ (mere) on programming to complete repeated tasks. It can work with real-time perception and adaptation to the environment, learn and optimize decision-making, and complete tasks with efficiency.
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华,上周五你校进行了一次消防安全演习活动。请你为校英文报写一篇相关报道,内容包括:
(1)活动内容;
(2)活动意义。
注意:
(1)写作词数应为80个左右;
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A Fire Safety Drill in Our School
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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。
The sun was barely up, but the park was already alive with singing birds. I had decided to start my day with a jog, hoping to clear my mind and energize my body before a busy weekend.
As I rounded the corner near an old tree, I saw a young boy sitting alone on a bench, his eyes fixed on a small notebook. I slowed down and got close to him. “Everything alright?” I asked, noticing his puzzled look.
Feeling a bit shocked, he looked up and then nodded. “Yeah, I'm just trying to write a poem,” he said. He told me that his teacher assigned poems on topics including “my school”, “my family”, etc. He chose to write a poem about “my school”, but it was harder than he thought. He felt a sense of frustration (挫败). Remembering my own school days and the challenges of creative assignments, I sat beside him. “May I help you? Sometimes a fresh pair of ears can make all the difference,” I added, hoping to ease his burden.
“Really? That would be amazing,” he said excitedly, handing me the notebook. As we discussed his ideas and rephrased some lines, I realized how much I enjoyed teaching. The boy's initial hesitation transformed into creative enthusiasm as his poem took shape.
After a while, he read the final version aloud, his voice proud and steady. “I did it! Thanks so much for your help,” he said with a big smile. His earlier despair was replaced by joy. I also smiled, warmed by his happiness and reminded of the profound impact of offering a little help. “You did the hard work. I just offered you some tips,” I replied, standing up to continue my jog.
As I continued my run, I thought about the boy and his poem, feeling a sense of accomplishment (成就). However, shortly after, I heard hurried footsteps behind me. It was the boy who ran to catch up, his face filled with concern.
注意:
(1)续写词数应为150个左右;
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
“Wait! I showed my poem to my classmate nearby. She also needs your help,” the boy said, out of breath.
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Following my tips, the girl wrote eagerly, her earlier uncertainty replaced by confidence.
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$$听力部分,该部分分为第一第二两节。注意做题时先将答案标在试卷上,录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。现在是听力试音时间。Hello, international friends club, can I help you? Oh, hello. I read about your club in the paper today, and I thought i'd phone to find out a bit more. Yes, certainly. Well, we are a sort of social club for people from different countries. It's quite a new club. We have about fifty members at the moment, but we are growing all the time. That sounds interesting. I am british actually, and I came to washington about three months ago. I am looking for ways to meet people. Uh, what kinds of events do organize? Well, we have social get togethers and sports events, and we also have language evenings. Could you tell me something about the language evenings? Yes, every day, except thursday, we have a language evening. People can come on practice their languages, you know, over a drink or something. We have different languages on different evenings. Monday's anish, tuesday italian, wednesday german and friday french. On thursday, we usually have a meal in a restaurant for anyone who wants to come. Well, that sounds great. I really need to practice my french. okay? Well, if you can just give me your name and address, i'll send you the form and some more information. If you join now, you can have the first . month free试音到此结束,听力考试正式开始。请看听力部分第一节,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。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。例如,现在你有5秒钟的时间看试卷上的例题。你将听到以下内容。Excuse me, can you tell me how much the shirt is? Yes, it's nine fifteen. 你将有5秒钟的时间将正确答案标在试卷上。衬衫的价格为九磅15便士,所以你选择C项并将其标在试卷上。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。I've visited the zoo with my parents . yesterday. Oh, I love IT there. Did you see moods? And jojo. sadly, no. They've been taken away for a medical check. I did see their baby fun, fun though. Are you sure you are allowed to park on this street? All the other cars have special permits in their windows. Well, we're only going to leave IT here for five minutes or so. The street is not busy for the moment, so i'm sure we will be okay. I joined the cooking class last week. I made a pizza and a chocolate cake. They were both delicious. I'd like to do that. I'd like to make a meal for my family. Could I have your pizon recipe? I watched a documentary on life in the ocean. I like programs like that. There are so many mysteries in the ocean creatures we don't know about. What did you learn about . dolphins and their amazing communication skills? Hi, there are cAllen. Have you been invited to there as birthday party? Yes, that's why i'm here. I'm looking for a present for her. Any tips? They sell my scarves here. I got one when I started middle school last year. 第一节到此结束,第二节听下面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ABC3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。I love walking on the countryside. so do why I feel like the fresh er is doing me good. definitely. It's quite warm today isn't IT yes. Can you pass me my water bottle? I'm getting thirsty. okay? Oh, no, it's not here. IT must have fAllen out of my backpack while we were walking. What that is, a new water bottle. It's quite expensive. Let's go back to the way we came here. Hope we can find . IT back. I love walking . on the countryside. so do why I feel like the fresh er is doing me good. definitely. It's quite warm today. Isn't IT yes. Can you pass me my water bottle? I'm getting thirsty. okay? Oh, no, it's not here. IT must have fAllen out of my backpack while we . were walking. What that is, a new water bottle. It's quite expensive. Let's go back to the way we came here. Hope we can find IT back. 听下面一段对话,回答第八至第13个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。What are you doing with your bike? I'm going to paint IT and make IT look like new. Do you want to sell IT or something? No, I like this bike. I just thought I would be a fun thing to do in this way. IT sounds like a lot of hard work. Do you know how to put that back together? Yes, and i'm going to improve IT. I'll get a new metal bell and replace this old plastic seat with the other one. That's tomorrow's task. Oh, well, good luck. I look forward to seeing IT when you finish IT. IT will look fantastic, I . promise you. What are you doing with your bike? I'm going to paint IT and make IT look like new. Do you want to sell IT or something? No, I like this bike. I just thought I would be a fun thing to do in this way. IT sounds like a lot of hard work. Do you know how to put that back together? Yes, and i'm going to improve IT. I'll get a new metal bell and replace this old plastic seat with the other one. That's tomorrow's task. Oh, well, good luck. I look forward to seeing IT when you finish IT. IT will look fantastic, I . promise you. 听下面一段对话,回答第11至第13 3个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。I've seen the great wall of china in travel reports, movies and documentaries, but IT feels different when i'm here. Yes, the great wall truly represents chinese culture, ancient engineering and a unique chapter of our world's history. IT seems you know more about IT than a tour guide. I study chinese history at university. Well, i'm lucky to have known you for so many years. now. Tell me more about the great building. Thank you. IT can date back to the joe dynasty. wow. And what made you study chinese history? I believe every country has interesting stories. My country, china, is so lucky to have hundreds of important heritage sites representing these stories. True, i've studied the history of china, india and turkey, but visiting each country has helped me learn much more exactly. And if I traveled your hometown in brazil, i'll learn about your country's history too. I've seen the great wall of china in travel reports, movies and documentaries, but IT feels different when i'm here. Yes, the great wall truly represents chinese culture, ancient engineering and a unique chapter of our world's history. IT seems you know more about IT than a tour guide. I study chinese history at university. Well, i'm lucky to have known you for so many years. now. Tell me more about the great building. Thank you. IT can date back to the joe dynasty. wow. And what made you study chinese history? I believe every country has interesting stories. My country, china, is so lucky to have hundreds of important heritage sites representing these stories. true. I've studied the history of china, india and turkey, but visiting each country has helped me learn much more exactly. And if I traveled your hometown in brazil, i'll learn about your country's history, too. 听下面一段对话,回答第14至第17 4个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Today we are honour to speak with author john daily. John, could you tell us about your early life? I was raising a small town by a single mother. Despite financial struggles. SHE supported my love for reading, motivating my interest in writing. What was your educational path? I went to a local public school and then to university on a scholarship. My mother advised a science major, but I chose literature to deep in my writing passion. any significant mistakes in your journey. I was too eager to publish summer ting, immature or work that was predictably rejected. IT taught me the value of perfecting my work and the need for patients. How did you achieve success? I self published online, build a leadership, improve my writing, and eventually copy eye of publishers. Securing my first book deal was a vital moment. Fascinating story. John, are you going to read from your latest novel? Yes, I am. Today, we are honour to speak with author john daily. John, could you tell us about your early life? I was raised in a small town by a single mother. Despite financial struggles, SHE supported my love for reading, motivating my interest in writing. What was your educational path? I went to a local public school and then to university on a scholarship. My mother advised a science major, but I chose literature to deep in my writing passion. any significant mistakes in your journey. I was too eager to publish summer ting, immature or work that was predictably rejected. IT taught me the value of perfecting my work and the need for patients. How did you achieve success? I self published online, build a leadership, improve my writing, and eventually cop the eye of publishers. Securing my first book deal was a vital moment. Fascinating story, john, are you going to read from your latest novel? Yes, I am. 听下面一段独白,回答第18至第23个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。There I was walking through a busy market in mumbai, india. Indian food, art and historical items were displayed everywhere. But this markets main purpose was selling material for costumes for the indian film industry called bollywood. Instantly, many beautiful designs caught my eyes, but nothing looked as beautiful as the traditional indian dress. The sorry, this kind of dress has been warned for thousands of years to celebrate cultural identity. I often call fashion my second passion, because although I work as a photographer, I love being around traditional clothing and Taylors doing their work. My love of global women's fashion, let me to buy a chinese handful and many beautiful pieces of japanese traditional clothing. Also, this passion inspired my last trip to sol, republic of korea, to visit fashion shops, but now I have to attend an indian wedding, and every woman would be wearing an indian story. So I approached a sharp and looked through the beautiful material I tried on a few stories before finding the perfect one, a pink one, with the perfect mix of elegant and fun. I expected to pay a great deal for a hand made item of this quality back home, and order like this would take quite a bit of time and money, but this dress cost just forty dollars and would be ready in only twenty four hours. So I was excited to say the least. There I was walking through a busy market in mumbai, india. Indian food, art and historical items were displayed everywhere. But this markets main purpose was selling material for costumes for the indian film industry called bollywood. Instantly, many beautiful designs caught my eyes, but nothing looked as beautiful as the traditional indian dress. The this kind of dress has been warned for thousands of years to celebrate cultural identity. I often call fashion my second passion, because although I work as a photographer, I love being around traditional clothing and Taylors doing their work. My love of global women's fashion, let me to buy a chinese handful and many beautiful pieces of japanese traditional clothing. Also, this passion inspired my last trip to sol, republic of korea to visit fashion shops, but now I have to attend an indian wedding, and every woman would be wearing an indian story. So I approached a sharp and looked through the beautiful material I tried on a few stories before finding the perfect one, a pink one, with the perfect mix of elegant and fun. I expected to pay a great deal for a hand made item of this quality back home, and order like this would take quite a bit of time and money, but this stress cost just forty dollars and would be ready in only twenty four hours. So I was excited to say the least. 第二节到此结束,现在你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。听力部分到此结束。