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2024-2025-2明德中学高三下适应性考试 英 语 时量：120分钟 满分：150分 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）略 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 History Major in Oxford University Entrance Requirements AAA Subject History Duration 3 years(full-time) Degree Bachelor of Art Admission Tests ox. ac. uk. / hat Contact +44(0)1865 615013 Admission Written Test 30% and Interviewed Test 70% Statistics Successful 21% Intake 223(at most) Oxford’s History course combines the examination of large regions over extended periods of time with more focused work on smaller social groups, shorter periods and particular themes. It provides a distinctive education by developing an awareness of the differing political, cultural, social and economic structures within past societies and how they interrelate. Oxford is known for the broad courses and the considerable choices offered. Students can study options on any part of British and European history from the declining years of the Roman Empire to the present day. The geographical range is also broad: there are options on North American, Latin American, Asian and African history (see the department website for further details). Students are encouraged to adopt a variety of interdisciplinary approaches to their work, and the faculty is strong on intellectual and cultural history options. The Oxford History Faculty (全体教师) is at the forefront of research. Oxford also possesses exceptional library provision for History in the Bodleian Library, the History Faculty Library, the Sackler and the Weston Library’s special collections. 1. What can we know from the information table? A. The admission tests mainly focus on written test. B. Students can email Oxford University for inquiry. C. Oxford University can admit over 223 history majors. D. Students can get a history bachelor degree in 3 years. 2. What do the research fields of the history major in Oxford University skip? A. Religion. B. Politics. C. Economy. D. Culture. 3. What is special about history major in Oxford University? A. It has the professors leading the history research. B. It has various historical resorts to do research on. C. It has wide courses and many options for students. D. It has a very long history from the Roman Empire. 【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍牛津大学的历史专业。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据表格中的“Duration 3 years(full-time)(学制3年（全日制）)”可知，学生可以在3年内获得历史学士学位。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据文中第一段“It provides a distinctive education by developing an awareness of the differing political, cultural, social and economic structures within past societies and how they interrelate.(它通过培养对过去社会中不同的政治、文化、社会和经济结构及其相互关系的认识，提供了一种独特的教育)”可知，历史专业通过培养对过去社会中不同的政治、文化、社会和经济结构的认识以及它们如何相互联系，提供一种独特的教育。所以领域不涉及宗教。故选 A。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Oxford is known for the broad courses and the considerable choices offered. Students can study options on any part of British and European history from the declining years of the Roman Empire to the present day. The geographical range is also broad: there are options on North American, Latin American, Asian and African history (see the department website for further details). (牛津大学以其广泛的课程和丰富的选择而闻名。学生们可以学习从罗马帝国衰落时期到现代英国和欧洲历史的任何一个方面的课程选项。其地理范围也很广泛：有关于北美、拉丁美洲、亚洲和非洲历史的课程可供选择（更多详情请查看系里的网站）)”可知，牛津大学的历史专业以广泛的课程和提供的大量选择而闻名。故选C。 B After 28 years in Urumqi, capital of Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Asim Muhammad from Pakistan is usually considered a local by tourists, since Asi m has the capacity to speak fluent Chinese. He also regards Urumqi as his second home considering his life-changing experience there. “If I hadn’t come here, I would have missed out on one of the most important people in my life.” he once noted. When he first came to Xinjiang, he came across his wife Sayda Abliz. One year later, the two soon got married and settled down in Urumqi, opening a jewelry shop in 1994. Twenty-eight years of happy marriage have given them three children, and the youngest one was born in 2010, and Asim is full of pride for them. Asim says traveling is one of the family’s favorite activities. His family has visited Pakistan, the United States, France as well as Chinese cities such as Beijing, Shenzhen in Guangdong province, and Shanghai. “Many cities have developed a lot in China. So has Urumqi.” Asim says. When he first came to the regional capital, there weren’t many tall buildings and the transportation facilities were inadequate, he says. Skyscrapers, high-speed trains and subways, he adds, have made life more convenient in the city. With more tourists pouring into Xinjiang, Asim’s jewelry business has also experienced booming (急速的) development. Formerly, after he and his wife opened their shop at the International Grand Bazaar, it was a marketplace. But gradually, with help of the local government by offering funds, the bazaar was remodeled to highlight ethnic cultural elements. It has now been turned into one of Xinjiang’s most iconic (标志性的) tourist attractions, he says. He adds that, even though the economic crisis has hit the businesses there, he is still confident that things will pick up and he has been planning another family trip when he has spare time. 4. What makes Asim Muhammad look like a native in China? A. His Chinese-like lifestyle. B. His proficiency in Chinese. C. His mixed Chinese bloodline. D. His appearance like a Chinese. 5. How is the Asim Muhammad’s life in China? A. Delightful. B. Bitter. C. Busy. D. Luxurious. 6. What can we infer from the words of Asim Muhammad in paragraph 3? A. The regional capital has changed a great deal. B. His family has traveled a lot for business affairs. C. China’s cities have boomed a lot except Urumqi. D. Transportation facilities are far from convenient. 7. Grand Bazaar has become one of Xinjiang’s most iconic tourist attractions due to _________. A. its speedy development B. its varied social cultures C. the financial sponsor of the local government D. the joint efforts from people of all walks of life 【答案】4. B 5. A 6. A 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。本文主要讲述了Asim Muhammad(阿西姆・穆罕默德)在中国开珠宝店为生的幸福生活。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“After 28 years in Urumqi, capital of Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Asim Muhammad from Pakistan is usually considered a local by tourists, since Asim has the capacity to speak fluent Chinese.(来自巴基斯坦的阿西姆・穆罕默德在中国西北新疆维吾尔自治区首府乌鲁木齐生活了28年，游客们通常把他当作当地人，因为阿西姆能说一口流利的中文。)”可知，是他熟练掌握中文让他看起来像本地人。故选B。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“One year later, the two soon got married and settled down in Urumqi, opening a jewelry shop in 1994. Twenty-eight years of happy marriage have given them three children, and the youngest one was born in 2010, and Asim is full of pride for them.(一年后，两人很快结婚并在乌鲁木齐定居，1994年开了一家珠宝店。28年的幸福婚姻让他们有了三个孩子，最小的孩子出生于2010年，阿西姆为他们感到非常骄傲。)”以及第三段“Asim says traveling is one of the family’s favorite activities.(阿西姆说旅行是他们家最喜欢的活动之一。)”可知，阿西姆在中国的生活是令人愉快的。故选A。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“‘Many cities have developed a lot in China. So has Urumqi.’ Asim says. When he first came to the regional capital, there weren’t many tall buildings and the transportation facilities were inadequate, he says. Skyscrapers, high-speed trains and subways, he adds, have made life more convenient in the city.(‘中国的许多城市都发展得很快。乌鲁木齐也是。’阿西姆说。他说，当他第一次来到首府时，这里没有很多高楼大厦，交通设施也不完善。他补充说，摩天大楼、高铁和地铁让这座城市的生活更加便利。)”可知，首府乌鲁木齐发生了很大的变化。故选A。 【7题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Formerly, after he and his wife opened their shop at the International Grand Bazaar, it was a marketplace. But gradually, with help of the local government by offering funds, the bazaar was remodeled to highlight ethnic cultural elements. It has now been turned into one of Xinjiang’s most iconic (标志性的) tourist attractions, he says.(以前，他和妻子在国际大巴扎开了店，那时大巴扎只是一个市场。但渐渐地，在当地政府提供资金的帮助下，大巴扎进行了改造，突出了民族文化元素。他说，它现在已经成为新疆最具标志性的旅游景点之一。)”可知，是当地政府的资金支持使大巴扎成为标志性旅游景点。故选C。 C A team from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School found that mice lacking a specific gene developed an unusually powerful form of brown fat tissue, which improved longevity and increased exercise capability by approximately 30%. The team is now working on a drug to replicate these effects in humans. “Exercise capability reduces as you get older, and to have a technique that could enhance exercise performance would be very beneficial for healthful aging.” said Stephen Vatner, senior author of the study in Aging Cell. This study revealed brown fat enhances blood flow to muscles during physical activity. The genetically modified mice produced unusually high amounts of active brown fat and showed about 30% better exercise performance than normal mice, both in speed and time to exhaustion. The modified mice, which lack a protein called RGS14, live about 20% longer than normal mice, with females living longer than males. Even at advanced ages, they maintain a healthier appearance and witness no loss of hair and graying that appear in normal elderly mice. Their brown fat tissue also protects them from certain diseases. The researchers also transplanted (移植) the brown fat to normal mice. They noted that the receivers gained similar benefits within days. Transplants using regular brown fat from normal mice, by contrast, took eight weeks to produce much slighter improvements. The discovery could eventually prolong the total time when people enjoy good mental and physical health. Rather than develop a treatment that addresses aging broadly, Vatner said his team plans to test for specific benefits such as improved exercise capacity and metabolism (新陈代谢). In the meantime, techniques such as ice baths can increase brown fat naturally. Studies have found such efforts produced short-term benefits that range from enhanced immune system function to improved metabolic health, but Vatner said none of the studies have run long enough to find any effect on healthful aging. 8. What does the underlined word mean in paragraph 1? A. Exam. B. Copy. C. Lighten. D. Explain. 9. What did the study find about brown fat? A. It is produced by a certain protein. B. It is used to treat specific illnesses. C. It reduces exercise-related injuries. D. It helps improve exercise tolerance. 10. Why were two different transplants conducted? A. To stress the chances of transplanting brown fat. B. To show the underlying logic of transplanting. C. To compare the results of two transplants. D. To prove brown fat benefits normal mice. 11. What is Vatner’s attitude toward deliberate cold exposure? A. Cautious. B. Unclear. C. Pessimistic. D. Approving. 【答案】8. B 9. D 10. C 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了一项关于棕色脂肪组织的研究，发现其能提高小鼠的运动能力和寿命，并探讨了其在人类健康中的应用潜力。 【8题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段“A team from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School found that mice lacking a specific gene developed an unusually powerful form of brown fat tissue, which improved longevity and increased exercise capability by approximately 30%. The team is now working on a drug to replicate these effects in humans.(罗格斯大学新泽西医学院的一个研究小组发现，缺乏特定基因的老鼠产生了一种异常强大的棕色脂肪组织，这使它们的寿命延长，运动能力提高了约30%。该研究小组现在正在研发一种药物，以在人类身上replicate这些效果)”可知，研究小组先发现了缺乏特定基因的老鼠所产生的特殊效果，即棕色脂肪组织能改善老鼠的寿命和运动能力，现在研发药物是为了在人类身上也产生和老鼠同样的效果，所以replicate意思是“复制”，与“Copy”意思相符。故选B。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“The genetically modified mice produced unusually high amounts of active brown fat and showed about 30% better exercise performance than normal mice, both in speed and time to exhaustion.(这些经过基因改造的老鼠产生了异常大量的活跃棕色脂肪，与正常老鼠相比，它们的运动表现提高了约30%，无论是在速度还是到筋疲力尽的时间上)”可知，研究发现棕色脂肪有助于提高运动耐力，即选项D“它有助于提高运动耐力”。故选D。 10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“The researchers also transplanted (移植) the brown fat to normal mice. They noted that the receivers gained similar benefits within days. Transplants using regular brown fat from normal mice, by contrast, took eight weeks to produce much slighter improvements.(研究人员还将棕色脂肪移植到正常老鼠体内。他们注意到，接受移植的老鼠在几天内就获得了类似的好处。相比之下，使用来自正常老鼠的普通棕色脂肪进行移植，需要八周时间才能产生更微小的改善)”可知，进行两种不同的移植是为了比较两种移植的结果，以观察哪种移植方式更有效。故选C。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“In the meantime, techniques such as ice baths can increase brown fat naturally. Studies have found such efforts produced short-term benefits that range from enhanced immune system function to improved metabolic health, but Vatner said none of the studies have run long enough to find any effect on healthful aging.(与此同时，像冰浴这样的技术可以自然地增加棕色脂肪。研究发现，这些努力产生了短期的好处，包括增强免疫系统功能和改善代谢健康，但瓦特纳表示，这些研究的时间都不够长，无法发现对健康衰老的任何影响)”可知，Vatner认为像冰浴这样的技术虽然能产生短期的好处，但还没有足够的研究来证明它们对健康衰老的影响，因此他对故意暴露于寒冷的态度是谨慎的。故选A。 D When a duck sails across a pond, it may appear to be effortlessly crossing the water, but in fact, its hidden feet are working overtime to keep it afloat. It is this contrast of outward calm and hidden chaos that inspired the term “floating duck syndrome” (综合征). Beyond the name, it has little to do with ducks, instead describing how individuals advertise their achievements and mask the struggles behind them. In a recent study, scientists investigated the phenomenon. “An increasingly common phenomenon in modern work and school settings is individuals taking on too many tasks and spending effort without corresponding rewards,” the study authors write. “Such an imbalance of efforts and rewards leads to negative consequences.” To explain how this imbalance arises, the researchers built a mathematical model of social learning and modeled a world where people try to judge how much effort to put into their work without full knowledge of how much effort it will take to succeed. Researchers found individuals in the model mistakenly expected greater rewards for their effort than they actually received. “Modern life constantly urges us to decide how to divide our time and energy between different domains of life. How we arrange our time and energy between these domains, how many different activities we pursue in each domain, and what the resulting rewards are, have significant effects on our mental and physical health.” Erol Akçay from the University of Pennsylvania said. And the veneer (假象) of perfection on social media isn’t helping things. “Floating duck syndrome is often enhanced by social media platforms which make successes more visible but not necessarily the effort spent to achieve them.” Akçay added. So what can we do to deal with the floating duck? Tackling the root cause is the way to go. We need to stop underreporting effort in social learning dynamics and promote a culture of openness when talking about our successes and failures. That way, we should become more aware of the work required of us and less likely to spread ourselves too thin chasing unrealistic perfection. 12. What is paragraph 1 mainly about? A. How a person understands a term. B. How a concept comes into being. C. Why a phenomenon inspires chaos. D. Why a person masks his struggles. 13. How does the researchers conduct the study to clarify the imbalance in paragraph 3? A. By theoretical modelling. B. By making a comparison. C. By carrying out interviews. D. By analyzing a phenomenon. 14. What does Erol Akcay want to convey? A. The essence of mental reward. B. The side effects of social media. C. The necessity of visible success. D. The underlying logic of perfection. 15. What can we do to escape floating duck syndrome? A. Cease pursuit of unreality. B. Perform the required work. C. Be ambitious about dreams. D. Recognize others’ hard work. 【答案】12. B 13. A 14. B 15. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了“浮鸭综合征”这一现象，解释了其成因、影响以及应对方法。 【12题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“When a duck sails across a pond, it may appear to be effortlessly crossing the water, but in fact, its hidden feet are working overtime to keep it afloat. It is this contrast of outward calm and hidden chaos that inspired the term “floating duck syndrome” (综合征).(当一只鸭子游过池塘时，它可能看起来毫不费力地穿过水面，但实际上，它隐藏的蹼在加班工作以保持漂浮。正是这种表面的平静和隐藏的混乱的对比激发了 “漂浮鸭综合征” 这个术语)”可知，第一段主要讲述了 “漂浮鸭综合征” 这一概念是如何产生的。故选B。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“To explain how this imbalance arises, the researchers built a mathematical model of social learning and modeled a world where people try to judge how much effort to put into their work without full knowledge of how much effort it will take to succeed.(为了解释这种不平衡是如何产生的，研究人员建立了一个社会学习的数学模型，并模拟了一个人们在不完全了解成功所需努力的情况下判断该在工作中投入多少努力的世界)”可知，研究人员通过建立数学模型来进行研究。故选A。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段“And the veneer (假象) of perfection on social media isn’t helping things. “Floating duck syndrome is often enhanced by social media platforms which make successes more visible but not necessarily the effort spent to achieve them.” Akçay added.(而且社交媒体上完美的假象并没有起到好的作用。“漂浮鸭综合征常常被社交媒体平台加剧，这些平台让成功更加明显，但不一定能体现为实现成功所付出的努力。”Akçay 补充道)”可知，Erol Akçay 认为社交媒体有副作用，它加剧了 “漂浮鸭综合征”。故选B。 【15题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段 “So what can we do to deal with the floating duck? Tackling the root cause is the way to go. We need to stop underreporting effort in social learning dynamics and promote a culture of openness when talking about our successes and failures. That way, we should become more aware of the work required of us and less likely to spread ourselves too thin chasing unrealistic perfection.(那么我们能做些什么来应对 “漂浮鸭综合征” 呢？解决根本原因是正确的方法。我们需要停止低估社会学习动力方面的努力，在谈论我们的成功和失败时，提倡一种开放的文化。这样，我们应该更清楚自己需要做的工作，而不太可能过于分散精力，追求不切实际的完美。)”可知，要摆脱 “漂浮鸭综合征”，需要停止追求不切实际的东西。故选A。 第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Journaling is a powerful tool for personal growth and reflection, and it can be a great way to explore your thoughts and feelings. However, many people are unsure how to start or what to journal about. ____16____ Those methods used when journaling just like handy tools help us navigate life’s challenges — whether it’s finding clarity through writing or discovering resources like the best writing services. When starting, you should keep it simple and focus on consistency. Although you might want to write long and perfect entries right away, it’s better to start small. If you try to be perfect from the start, you may get discouraged easily. ____17____ Besides, using journal prompts (提示) can be very helpful. If you always struggle to come up with ideas, turning to prompts can solve this problem. But don’t over-depend on them. ____18____ This way, you can explore your own thoughts and feelings without too much guidance. ____19____ If you only focus on writing about your daily life, your journaling may become boring. Therefore, try different types of journaling like stream-of-consciousness writing or reflections on quotes to make it more interesting. I often use prompts, gratitude lists, or simply reflect on moments that brought me joy. The beauty of journaling is that it evolves with you. If you’ve been looking for a way to connect with yourself, grow personally, or simply process the ups and downs of life, journaling is an incredible tool to try. ____20____ So grab a journal, pick one of the journalling prompts above, and just start writing. You’ll be amazed at what you discover about yourself along the way. A. Only turn to prompts when you’re truly stuck. B. I believe journaling will transform your life once you start. C. Instead, start with short entries and build the habit gradually. D. You might feel confused and not know how to start journaling. E. Some people think journaling is just about writing random thoughts. F. The good news is that journaling can be simple by adopting the strategies. G. Exploring various journaling methods and contents could make journaling more fun. 【答案】16. F 17. C 18. A 19. G 20. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何写日记。 【16题详解】 根据上文“Journaling is a powerful tool for personal growth and reflection, and it can be a great way to explore your thoughts and feelings. However, many people are unsure how to start or what to journal about.(写日记是个人成长和反思的有力工具，也是探索你的想法和感受的好方法。然而，许多人不确定如何开始或写什么日记)”可知，上文提到许多人不确定如何开始写日记或者写什么内容。故F选项“好消息是，通过采用这些策略，写日记可以很简单”中“The good news”承接上文人们对写日记的困惑，表明写日记并非复杂到难以着手，而“simple by adopting the strategies”又自然引出后文提到的关于如何开始写日记以及写日记的内容，起到了很好的承上启下的过渡作用。故选F。 【17题详解】 根据上文“When starting, you should keep it simple and focus on consistency. Although you might want to write long and perfect entries right away, it’s better to start small. If you try to be perfect from the start, you may get discouraged easily.(刚开始的时候，你应该保持简单，专注于一致性。虽然您可能想马上写出又长又完美的内容，但最好从小处开始。如果你从一开始就试图做到完美，你可能很容易气馁)”可知，上文提到开始写日记时要保持简单并注重连贯性，一开始不要想着写又长又完美的内容，否则容易气馁。C选项“相反，从简短的记录开始,逐渐养成习惯”这与前文提到的 start small 相呼应，进一步具体阐述了如何简单起步写日记，符合语境逻辑。故选C。 【18题详解】 根据前文“Besides, using journal prompts (提示) can be very helpful. If you always struggle to come up with ideas, turning to prompts can solve this problem. But don’t over-depend on them.(此外，使用日志提示也很有帮助。如果你总是难以想出想法，求助于提示可以解决这个问题。但不要过度依赖它们)”可知，使用日记提示很有帮助，当想不出写什么时可以借助提示，但不能过度依赖。A选项“只有在你不知所措的时候才使用提示”准确说明了使用日记提示的正确时机，与前文“不要过度依赖”的观点相契合，避免了过度依赖提示而失去自我思考的机会。故选A。 【19题详解】 根据后文“If you only focus on writing about your daily life, your journaling may become boring. Therefore, try different types of journaling like stream-of-consciousness writing or reflections on quotes to make it more interesting. I often use prompts, gratitude lists, or simply reflect on moments that brought me joy. The beauty of journaling is that it evolves with you.(如果你只关注你的日常生活，你的日记可能会变得无聊。因此，尝试不同类型的日记，比如意识流写作或对引用的反思，让它更有趣。我经常使用提示，感恩清单，或者简单地反思给我带来快乐的时刻。写日记的美妙之处在于它会随着你的发展而发展)”可知，后文指出如果只专注于记录日常生活，写日记可能会变得枯燥，要尝试像意识流写作或对名言的感悟等不同类型的日记写作方式和内容来增添趣味性。G选项“探索各种写日记的方法和内容可以让写日记更有趣”精准概括了该段关于尝试不同日记写作方法和内容以增加趣味性的主旨内容。故选G。 【20题详解】 文章前面详细介绍了写日记对个人成长和反思的作用，以及如何开始写日记，包括保持简单、正确使用提示、尝试不同写作方法等内容。B选项“我相信当你开始写日记的时候，它会改变你的生活”高度概括了写日记在改变生活、促进成长方面的强大作用，呼应前文对日记意义的论述；“once you start”则自然地引出行动呼吁，鼓励读者开启写日记之旅。整句话既总结了前文要点，又以充满号召力的方式收尾，契合文章结尾总结呼吁的语境。故选B。 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。 Jason Holland spent each day begging for some cashes or even an accommodation to put him up. He was ____21____. One day, he suddenly heard a coin or two ____22____ into his cup. However the noise was louder than usual. If Jason had looked up, he would have seen a ____23____ lady hurrying to work. But he didn’t. Later on, looking into the cup, he could barely ____24____ what he saw. At the bottom was a shining ring. Jason’s first ____25____ was to rush to a jeweller’s and that’s exactly what he did. To his ____26____, the jeweller offered $3,000 for the ring. Jason thought long and hard. Jason could ____27____ it since it was more money than he had seen in a long time. But then Jason recalled his grandfather, who once told him to do the right things, and knew he had to ____28____. He resolved to keep the ring to wait for its ____29____. Two days later, a young woman named Sarah ____30____ him. She politely asked if he had found anything ____31____ in his cup. Jason reached into his pocket, ____32____ the ring and handed it to her. She explained that dropping the coins into his cup made her ____33____ put her ring in it. But it wasn’t the ____34____ of the story. Sarah posted it on the Internet. ____35____, Jason was offered a job from a shop owner who had read the post. But for doing the right thing, his life wouldn’t have altogether altered. 21. A. careless B. worthless C. homeless D. harmless 22. A. dropping B. stepping C. jumping D. bumping 23. A. senior B. young C. tired D. lovely 24. A. recognize B. clarify C. confirm D. believe 25. A. tendency B. dream C. ambition D. task 26. A. relief B. credit C. amazement D. disappointment 27. A. purchase B. trade C. abandon D. favor 28. A. review B. require C. repeat D. reconsider 29. A. owner B. player C. designer D. beggar 30. A. observed B. passed C. approached D. overlooked 31. A. awful B. unusual C. handy D. sharp 32. A. cleaned up B. gave up C. pulled out D. made out 33. A. suddenly B. willingly C. intentionally D. mistakenly 34. A. end B. thought C. trick D. theme 35. A. Therefore B. Afterwards C. Instead D. Otherwise 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. B 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. B 32. C 33. D 34. A 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了无家可归的Jason Holland拾金不昧，将捡到的贵重戒指归还失主，并因此改变命运的故事。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他无家可归。A. careless粗心的；B. worthless无价值的；C. homeless无家可归的；D. harmless无害的。根据上文“begging for some cashes or even an accommodation to put him up”可知，Jason Holland每天都在乞讨钱或住宿，这表明他没有家，是无家可归的。故选C。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：有一天，他突然听到一两枚硬币掉进他的杯子里。A. dropping落下；B. stepping迈步；C. jumping跳跃；D. bumping碰撞。根据下文“At the bottom was a shining ring.”可知，杯子里掉进了一枚戒指，由此可推测出，这里指的是硬币掉进杯子里的声音。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：如果Jason抬起头，他会看到一位年轻的女士匆忙去上班。A. senior年长的；B. young年轻的；C. tired疲惫的；D. lovely可爱的。根据下文“Two days later, a young woman named Sarah”可知，两天后，一个叫Sarah的年轻女士来找他，由此可推测出，这里指的是一个年轻的女士。故选B。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：后来，他往杯子里看，几乎不敢相信自己看到的。A. recognize认出；B. clarify澄清；C. confirm确认；D. believe相信。根据下文“At the bottom was a shining ring.”可知，杯子里有一枚闪闪发光的戒指，对于一个乞讨的人来说，这很难相信是真的，所以这里指的是他几乎不敢相信自己看到的。故选D。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Jason的第一反应是冲到珠宝店，这正是他所做的。A. tendency倾向，反应；B. dream梦想；C. ambition抱负；D. task任务。根据下文“that’s exactly what he did”可知，他正是这么做的，由此可推测出，这里指的是他的第一反应是冲到珠宝店。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：令他惊讶的是，珠宝商出价3000美元买这枚戒指。A. relief宽慰；B. credit信用；C. amazement惊讶；D. disappointment失望。根据下文“the jeweller offered $3,000 for the ring”可知，珠宝商出价3000美元买这枚戒指，对于一个乞讨的人来说，这是一个很高的价格，所以会令他惊讶。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Jason可以卖掉它，因为这比他很久以来见过的钱都多。A. purchase购买；B. trade交易；C. abandon抛弃；D. favor偏爱，支持。根据下文“since it was more money than he had seen in a long time”可知，这比他很久以来见过的钱都多，由此可推测出，他可以把戒指卖给珠宝商进行交易。故选B。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但后来Jason想起了他的祖父，他曾经告诉他要做正确的事，他知道他必须重新考虑。A. review回顾；B. require要求；C. repeat重复；D. reconsider重新考虑。根据上文“But then Jason recalled his grandfather, who once told him to do the right things”可知，他想起祖父曾经告诉他要做正确的事，由此可推测出，这里指的是他知道他必须重新考虑是否要卖掉这枚戒指。故选D。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他决定保留这枚戒指，等待它的主人。A. owner主人；B. player玩家；C. designer设计师；D. beggar乞丐。根据下文“She politely asked if he had found anything ____ in his cup.”可知，一个年轻女士来问他是否在杯子里找到了不寻常的东西，由此可推测出，他决定保留这枚戒指，等待它的主人。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：两天后，一个叫Sarah的年轻女士走近他。A. observed观察；B. passed经过；C. approached走近；D. overlooked忽视。根据下文“She politely asked if he had found anything ____ in his cup.”可知，她礼貌地问他是否在杯子里找到了不寻常的东西，由此可推测出，她走到他跟前。故选C。 31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她礼貌地问他是否在杯子里发现了什么不寻常的东西。A. awful可怕的；B. unusual不寻常的；C. handy方便的；D. sharp锋利的。根据上文“At the bottom was a shining ring.”可知，杯子里有一枚闪闪发光的戒指，这是一个不寻常的东西，所以这里指的是她问他是否在杯子里发现了什么不寻常的东西。故选B。 【32题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：Jason把手伸进口袋，拿出戒指递给她。A. cleaned up清理；B. gave up放弃；C. pulled out拿出；D. made out辨认出。根据下文“handed it to her”可知，他把戒指递给了她，由此可推测出，这里指的是他从口袋里拿出了戒指。故选C。 【33题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：她解释说把硬币扔进他的杯子时，她误把戒指也放进去了。A. suddenly突然地；B. willingly愿意地；C. intentionally故意地；D. mistakenly错误地。根据上文“She politely asked if he had found anything ____ in his cup.”可知，她回来找戒指，由此可推测出，她不是故意把戒指放进杯子的，是不小心误放的。故选D。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但这不是故事的结尾。A. end结尾；B. thought想法；C. trick诡计；D. theme主题。根据下文“Sarah posted it on the Internet ____ Jason was offered a job from a shop owner who had read the post.”可知，Sarah把这件事发到了网上，Jason得到了一份工作，由此可推测出，这里指的是这不是故事的结尾，事情还有后续的发展。故选A。 【35题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：后来，Jason从一位读过这篇帖子的店主那里得到了一份工作。A. Therefore因此；B. Afterwards后来；C. Instead相反；D. Otherwise否则。根据上文“Sarah posted it on the Internet.”以及下文“Jason was offered a job from a shop owner who had read the post.”可知，Sarah把这件事发到了网上，后来Jason得到了一份工作，由此可推测出，这里指的是后来发生的事情。故选B。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 I am a foreign student, currently studying in Central China Normal University, an excellent academic institution, where professors and fellows really care about one another, ____36____ (contribute) to a strong feeling of cooperation and a distinct lack of ____37____ (competitive). Without doubt, everyone is motivated including me, a so-called “alien”. Moreover, CCNU’s amount of activities and clubs ____38____ (access) to students truly sticks out to me. There is a society for just about any random interest or passion you may have, and they are ____39____ (constant) hosting interesting events. I recalled tea tasting sessions being part of our college’s off-campus activities. That day, I ____40____ (gain) a better understanding of Chinese tea culture. I knew ____41____ to appreciate tea in a proper way, why Chinese people enjoy drinking tea, and what mood to be in when drinking tea. I discovered that tea comes in a wide variety of ____42____ (flavor). Chinese tea culture, in my opinion, is mostly a continuation of the magnificent traditional Chinese culture. ____43____ is more complex and ceremonial than merely drinking tea. Tea can also be used ____44____ a way for individuals in today’s busy world to have a short break, allowing the spirit, body, and mind ____45____ (unwind) a little and cope with life’s hardships. I do believe I will enjoy my stay in China. 【答案】36. contributing 37. competitiveness 38. accessible 39. constantly 40. gained 41. how 42. flavors 43. It 44. as 45. to unwind 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者作为外国人在中国大学感受茶文化，深受中国文化熏陶的故事。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。我是一名外国留学生，目前就读于华中师范大学，这是一所优秀的学术院校。在这里，教授们和同学们彼此之间都很关心，营造出了一种强烈的合作氛围，而且丝毫没有那种竞争的感觉。此处非谓语动词作结果状语，表示自然而然发生的结果，应用现在分词作状语。故填contributing。 【37题详解】 考查名词。句意：我是一名外国留学生，目前就读于华中师范大学，这是一所优秀的学术院校。在这里，教授们和同学们彼此之间都很关心，营造出了一种强烈的合作氛围，而且丝毫没有那种竞争的感觉。介词“of”后应该使用名词, “competitiveness”译为“竞争性”，为不可数名词。 故填competitiveness。 【38题详解】 考查形容词。句意：此外，华中师范大学为学生提供大量活动和俱乐部的机会确实给我留下了深刻的印象。此处为形容词作后置定语，修饰activities and clubs。accessible to“可利用的”。故填 accessible。 【39题详解】 考查副词。句意：无论你有什么小众兴趣或爱好，几乎都能找到对应的社团，而且这些社团持续地在举办各种有趣的活动。副词修饰动词hosting，作状语。故填 constantly。 【40题详解】 考查时态。句意：那天，我获得了对中国茶文化更深的理解。我学会了如何正确品茶，明白了中国人为什么爱喝茶，以及饮茶时该保持怎样的心境。根据空所在的句子的时间状语“That day”且前后时态一致原则，可以推知，谓语动词应该使用一般过去时。故填 gained。 【41题详解】 考查特殊疑问词+to do。句意：我获得了对中国茶文化更深的理解。我学会了如何正确品茶，明白了中国人为什么爱喝茶，以及饮茶时该保持怎样的心境。此处为“特殊疑问词+to do”作宾语，结合句意，表示“如何”用how。故填how。 【42题详解】 考查名词单复数。句意：我发现茶叶有着多种风味。此处应该使用名词复数，由“a wide variety of”（多种口味）可知，应用复数形式作宾语。故填flavors。 【43题详解】 考查代词。句意：它远比单纯喝茶更复杂且富有仪式感。根据前后文语境，此处应用“It”指代前文的Chinese tea culture。故填It。 【44题详解】 考查介词。句意：在当今快节奏的世界里，茶还可以被用作作为一种让人们短暂休憩的方式，使精神、身体和心灵得到片刻放松，以应对生活的艰辛。be used as...“被当作……来用”是固定搭配。故填 as。 【45题详解】 考查非谓语。句意：在当今快节奏的世界里，茶还可以被用作作为一种让人们短暂休憩的方式，使精神、身体和心灵得到片刻放松，以应对生活的艰辛。 allow sb to do sth.译为“允许某人去做某事”，为固定搭配。故填 to unwind。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 你的好友在澳洲开了一家咖啡馆，他准备倡导客人自带杯，为践行4月22日地球日(Earth Day)的环保理念。请你为其咖啡馆写一封倡议书，内容包括： 1.发出倡议; 2.陈述理由。 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。 Join Us in Protecting the Earth by Bringing Your Own Cup ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Join Us in Protecting the Earth by Bringing Your Own Cup My dear valued customers! In celebration of Earth Day this April 22nd, we’re launching an exciting new initiative — Bring Your Own Cup! Every time you bring your reusable cup, you’ll enjoy a 15% discount while helping protect our beautiful planet. Together, let’s make every day Earth Day at our café! Did you know Australia generates over 1 billion disposable coffee cups annually? These take 30 years to decompose while polluting our oceans and harming marine life. By using your own cup, you’ll help reduce landfill waste, conserve natural resources, and minimize carbon emissions from cup production. It’s a simple switch with tremendous impact! Your small action today creates a greener tomorrow. Next time you visit, remember your reusable cup and be part of this meaningful change. Let’s show our love for Mother Earth by bringing your own cup to enjoy the dense 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生就咖啡馆为践行4月22日地球日(Earth Day)的环保理念倡导客人自带杯这事为其写一封倡议书。内容包括：发出倡议和陈述理由。。 【详解】1.词汇积累 令人兴奋的：exciting→thrilling 帮助： help →assist 影响：impact→influence 喜爱：love →fondness 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：By using your own cup, you’ll help reduce landfill waste, conserve natural resources, and minimize carbon emissions from cup production. 拓展句：If you use your own cup you’ll help reduce landfill waste, conserve natural resources, and minimize carbon emissions from cup production. 【点睛】【高分句型1】 Every time you bring your reusable cup, you’ll enjoy a 15% discount while helping protect our beautiful planet. （运用了every time引导的时间状语从句） 【高分句型2】Did you know Australia generates over 1 billion disposable coffee cups annually?（运用了省略that的宾语从句） 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。 Schatz burst into the house, his cheeks burning red. He looked extremely worn out and unsteady on his feet. “Dad, I think I need to lie down as I’m running a fever,” he whispered weakly, before collapsing onto the sofa. His father, who was in the living room, quickly came over. After touching the boy’s forehead gently, he immediately felt how hot it was and called the doctor. When the doctor came, he took Schatz’s temperature. “What was it?” Schatz’ father asked worriedly. “One hundred and two.” The doctor responded calmly, leaving three different medicines in different capsules with instructions for giving them. “Just a mild flu.” The father comforted Schatz in a soft voice. He then handed Schatz the capsules he got from the doctor. “These will make you feel better soon.” The father continued. But the boy’s eyes stayed wide with terror. Instead of taking the medicine right away, he stared at the wall blankly, his breath coming in short with quick gasps (喘气) as if he was in great fear. At noon, when the room was filled with the warm sunlight, Schatz, who had been quiet for a while, suddenly asked in a shaking voice. “What time will I die?” His father froze in shock and replied firmly. “Don’t be silly! It’s just a fever!” However, the boy seemed not to hear him. “I know I will die. At school in France the boys told me you can’t live with more than forty four degrees.” He started to whisper some indistinct French phrases from his textbook, looking more and more desperate. The father was puzzled at first, but then suddenly realized: in France where Schatz studied, temperatures were measured in Celsius. The poor boy, with his limited knowledge, thought his102°F which actually meant 39°C, was a deadly temperature! Schatz’ s father felt so sorry for his son’s misunderstanding and the fear that had been terrifying him all this time. 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。 Seeing his son’s panic, the father rushed to the bookshelf. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ That night, Schatz smiled for the first time all day. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: Seeing his son’s panic, the father rushed to the bookshelf. With his heart beating wildly, he pulled out the encyclopedia and flipped to the temperature conversion page. Pointing at the numbers excitedly, his voice full of relief, he explained, “It’s the units that confuse you — 102°F equals only 39°C!” Schatz, whose eyese had been filled with terror, now stared at the page in disbelief. “Are you sure?” “Absolutely. It’s just like how 100 pennies make a dollar!” As understanding dawned, the frightened look faded from Schatz’ s face. That night, Schatz smiled for the first time all day. After taking the medicine, he felt much better physically and mentally. With the moonlight shining through the window, his father sat by his bedside reading stories. “Dad,” Schatz said sleepily, “Can you teach me more about temperatures tomorrow?” the father smiled and said gently, “Of course.” As Schatz drifted to sleep, the last thing he felt wasn’t fear, but the warm weight of his father’s hand resting lightly on his forehead and his burning curiosity for more knowledge and cultural difference. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Schatz因误解华氏与摄氏温度单位而陷入恐慌，最终在父亲耐心解释下释怀的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“看到儿子惊慌的样子，父亲冲到了书架前。”可知，第一段可描写父亲如何用百科全书解释温度单位差异，展现其解决问题的智慧与耐心。 ②由第二段首句内容“那天晚上，Schatz一整天以来第一次露出了笑容。”可知，第二段可描写父子温馨互动场景，体现误解消除后的情感升华。 2.续写线索：发现恐慌——查阅资料——耐心解释——情绪缓解——睡前交流——感悟成长 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①拿出：pull out/take out ②翻到：flip to/turn to ③解释说明：explain /demonstrate 情绪类 ①宽慰：relief/comfort ②害怕的：frightened/terrified 【点睛】[高分句型1] Schatz, whose eyes had been filled with terror, now stared at the page in disbelief.（由关系代词whose引导非限制性定语从句） [高分句型2] With the moonlight shining through the window, his father sat by his bedside reading stories.（运用了with复合结构作状语） [高分句型3] As Schatz drifted to sleep, the last thing he felt wasn’t fear, but the warm weight of his father’s hand resting lightly on his forehead and his burning curiosity for more knowledge and cultural difference.（运用了as引导的状语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2024-2025-2明德中学高三下适应性考试 英 语 时量：120分钟 满分：150分 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）略 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 History Major in Oxford University Entrance Requirements AAA Subject History Duration 3 years(full-time) Degree Bachelor of Art Admission Tests ox. ac. uk. / hat Contact +44(0)1865 615013 Admission Written Test 30% and Interviewed Test 70% Statistics Successful 21% Intake 223(at most) Oxford’s History course combines the examination of large regions over extended periods of time with more focused work on smaller social groups, shorter periods and particular themes. It provides a distinctive education by developing an awareness of the differing political, cultural, social and economic structures within past societies and how they interrelate. Oxford is known for the broad courses and the considerable choices offered. Students can study options on any part of British and European history from the declining years of the Roman Empire to the present day. The geographical range is also broad: there are options on North American, Latin American, Asian and African history (see the department website for further details). Students are encouraged to adopt a variety of interdisciplinary approaches to their work, and the faculty is strong on intellectual and cultural history options. The Oxford History Faculty (全体教师) is at the forefront of research. Oxford also possesses exceptional library provision for History in the Bodleian Library, the History Faculty Library, the Sackler and the Weston Library’s special collections. 1. What can we know from the information table? A. The admission tests mainly focus on written test. B. Students can email Oxford University for inquiry. C Oxford University can admit over 223 history majors. D. Students can get a history bachelor degree in 3 years. 2. What do the research fields of the history major in Oxford University skip? A. Religion. B. Politics. C. Economy. D. Culture. 3. What is special about history major in Oxford University? A. It has the professors leading the history research. B. It has various historical resorts to do research on. C. It has wide courses and many options for students. D. It has a very long history from the Roman Empire. B After 28 years in Urumqi, capital of Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Asim Muhammad from Pakistan is usually considered a local by tourists, since Asi m has the capacity to speak fluent Chinese. He also regards Urumqi as his second home considering his life-changing experience there. “If I hadn’t come here, I would have missed out on one of the most important people in my life.” he once noted. When he first came to Xinjiang, he came across his wife Sayda Abliz. One year later, the two soon got married and settled down in Urumqi, opening a jewelry shop in 1994. Twenty-eight years of happy marriage have given them three children, and the youngest one was born in 2010, and Asim is full of pride for them. Asim says traveling is one of the family’s favorite activities. His family has visited Pakistan, the United States, France as well as Chinese cities such as Beijing, Shenzhen in Guangdong province, and Shanghai. “Many cities have developed a lot in China. So has Urumqi.” Asim says. When he first came to the regional capital, there weren’t many tall buildings and the transportation facilities were inadequate, he says. Skyscrapers, high-speed trains and subways, he adds, have made life more convenient in the city. With more tourists pouring into Xinjiang, Asim’s jewelry business has also experienced booming (急速的) development. Formerly, after he and his wife opened their shop at the International Grand Bazaar, it was a marketplace. But gradually, with help of the local government by offering funds, the bazaar was remodeled to highlight ethnic cultural elements. It has now been turned into one of Xinjiang’s most iconic (标志性的) tourist attractions, he says. He adds that, even though the economic crisis has hit the businesses there, he is still confident that things will pick up and he has been planning another family trip when he has spare time. 4. What makes Asim Muhammad look like a native in China? A. His Chinese-like lifestyle. B. His proficiency in Chinese. C. His mixed Chinese bloodline. D. His appearance like a Chinese. 5. How is the Asim Muhammad’s life in China? A. Delightful. B. Bitter. C. Busy. D. Luxurious. 6. What can we infer from the words of Asim Muhammad in paragraph 3? A. The regional capital has changed a great deal. B. His family has traveled a lot for business affairs. C. China’s cities have boomed a lot except Urumqi. D. Transportation facilities are far from convenient. 7. Grand Bazaar has become one of Xinjiang’s most iconic tourist attractions due to _________. A. its speedy development B. its varied social cultures C. the financial sponsor of the local government D. the joint efforts from people of all walks of life C A team from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School found that mice lacking a specific gene developed an unusually powerful form of brown fat tissue, which improved longevity and increased exercise capability by approximately 30%. The team is now working on a drug to replicate these effects in humans. “Exercise capability reduces as you get older, and to have a technique that could enhance exercise performance would be very beneficial for healthful aging.” said Stephen Vatner, senior author of the study in Aging Cell. This study revealed brown fat enhances blood flow to muscles during physical activity. The genetically modified mice produced unusually high amounts of active brown fat and showed about 30% better exercise performance than normal mice, both in speed and time to exhaustion. The modified mice, which lack a protein called RGS14, live about 20% longer than normal mice, with females living longer than males. Even at advanced ages, they maintain a healthier appearance and witness no loss of hair and graying that appear in normal elderly mice. Their brown fat tissue also protects them from certain diseases. The researchers also transplanted (移植) the brown fat to normal mice. They noted that the receivers gained similar benefits within days. Transplants using regular brown fat from normal mice, by contrast, took eight weeks to produce much slighter improvements. The discovery could eventually prolong the total time when people enjoy good mental and physical health. Rather than develop a treatment that addresses aging broadly, Vatner said his team plans to test for specific benefits such as improved exercise capacity and metabolism (新陈代谢). In the meantime, techniques such as ice baths can increase brown fat naturally. Studies have found such efforts produced short-term benefits that range from enhanced immune system function to improved metabolic health, but Vatner said none of the studies have run long enough to find any effect on healthful aging. 8. What does the underlined word mean in paragraph 1? A. Exam. B. Copy. C. Lighten. D. Explain. 9. What did the study find about brown fat? A. It is produced by a certain protein. B. It is used to treat specific illnesses. C It reduces exercise-related injuries. D. It helps improve exercise tolerance. 10. Why were two different transplants conducted? A. To stress the chances of transplanting brown fat. B. To show the underlying logic of transplanting. C. To compare the results of two transplants. D. To prove brown fat benefits normal mice. 11. What is Vatner’s attitude toward deliberate cold exposure? A. Cautious. B. Unclear. C. Pessimistic. D. Approving. D When a duck sails across a pond, it may appear to be effortlessly crossing the water, but in fact, its hidden feet are working overtime to keep it afloat. It is this contrast of outward calm and hidden chaos that inspired the term “floating duck syndrome” (综合征). Beyond the name, it has little to do with ducks, instead describing how individuals advertise their achievements and mask the struggles behind them. In a recent study, scientists investigated the phenomenon. “An increasingly common phenomenon in modern work and school settings is individuals taking on too many tasks and spending effort without corresponding rewards,” the study authors write. “Such an imbalance of efforts and rewards leads to negative consequences.” To explain how this imbalance arises, the researchers built a mathematical model of social learning and modeled a world where people try to judge how much effort to put into their work without full knowledge of how much effort it will take to succeed. Researchers found individuals in the model mistakenly expected greater rewards for their effort than they actually received. “Modern life constantly urges us to decide how to divide our time and energy between different domains of life. How we arrange our time and energy between these domains, how many different activities we pursue in each domain, and what the resulting rewards are, have significant effects on our mental and physical health.” Erol Akçay from the University of Pennsylvania said. And the veneer (假象) of perfection on social media isn’t helping things. “Floating duck syndrome is often enhanced by social media platforms which make successes more visible but not necessarily the effort spent to achieve them.” Akçay added. So what can we do to deal with the floating duck? Tackling the root cause is the way to go. We need to stop underreporting effort in social learning dynamics and promote a culture of openness when talking about our successes and failures. That way, we should become more aware of the work required of us and less likely to spread ourselves too thin chasing unrealistic perfection. 12. What is paragraph 1 mainly about? A. How a person understands a term. B. How a concept comes into being. C. Why a phenomenon inspires chaos. D. Why a person masks his struggles. 13. How does the researchers conduct the study to clarify the imbalance in paragraph 3? A. By theoretical modelling. B. By making a comparison. C. By carrying out interviews. D. By analyzing a phenomenon. 14. What does Erol Akcay want to convey? A. The essence of mental reward. B. The side effects of social media. C. The necessity of visible success. D. The underlying logic of perfection. 15. What can we do to escape floating duck syndrome? A. Cease pursuit of unreality. B. Perform the required work. C. Be ambitious about dreams. D. Recognize others’ hard work. 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。 Journaling is a powerful tool for personal growth and reflection, and it can be a great way to explore your thoughts and feelings. However, many people are unsure how to start or what to journal about. ____16____ Those methods used when journaling just like handy tools help us navigate life’s challenges — whether it’s finding clarity through writing or discovering resources like the best writing services. When starting, you should keep it simple and focus on consistency. Although you might want to write long and perfect entries right away, it’s better to start small. If you try to be perfect from the start, you may get discouraged easily. ____17____ Besides, using journal prompts (提示) can be very helpful. If you always struggle to come up with ideas, turning to prompts can solve this problem. But don’t over-depend on them. ____18____ This way, you can explore your own thoughts and feelings without too much guidance. ____19____ If you only focus on writing about your daily life, your journaling may become boring. Therefore, try different types of journaling like stream-of-consciousness writing or reflections on quotes to make it more interesting. I often use prompts, gratitude lists, or simply reflect on moments that brought me joy. The beauty of journaling is that it evolves with you. If you’ve been looking for a way to connect with yourself, grow personally, or simply process the ups and downs of life, journaling is an incredible tool to try. ____20____ So grab a journal, pick one of the journalling prompts above, and just start writing. You’ll be amazed at what you discover about yourself along the way. A. Only turn to prompts when you’re truly stuck. B I believe journaling will transform your life once you start. C. Instead, start with short entries and build the habit gradually. D. You might feel confused and not know how to start journaling. E. Some people think journaling is just about writing random thoughts. F. The good news is that journaling can be simple by adopting the strategies. G. Exploring various journaling methods and contents could make journaling more fun. 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。 Jason Holland spent each day begging for some cashes or even an accommodation to put him up. He was ____21____. One day, he suddenly heard a coin or two ____22____ into his cup. However the noise was louder than usual. If Jason had looked up, he would have seen a ____23____ lady hurrying to work. But he didn’t. Later on, looking into the cup, he could barely ____24____ what he saw. At the bottom was a shining ring. Jason’s first ____25____ was to rush to a jeweller’s and that’s exactly what he did. To his ____26____, the jeweller offered $3,000 for the ring. Jason thought long and hard. Jason could ____27____ it since it was more money than he had seen in a long time. But then Jason recalled his grandfather, who once told him to do the right things, and knew he had to ____28____. He resolved to keep the ring to wait for its ____29____. Two days later, a young woman named Sarah ____30____ him. She politely asked if he had found anything ____31____ in his cup. Jason reached into his pocket, ____32____ the ring and handed it to her. She explained that dropping the coins into his cup made her ____33____ put her ring in it. But it wasn’t the ____34____ of the story. Sarah posted it on the Internet. ____35____, Jason was offered a job from a shop owner who had read the post. But for doing the right thing, his life wouldn’t have altogether altered. 21. A. careless B. worthless C. homeless D. harmless 22. A. dropping B. stepping C. jumping D. bumping 23. A. senior B. young C. tired D. lovely 24. A. recognize B. clarify C. confirm D. believe 25. A. tendency B. dream C. ambition D. task 26. A. relief B. credit C. amazement D. disappointment 27. A. purchase B. trade C. abandon D. favor 28. A. review B. require C. repeat D. reconsider 29 A. owner B. player C. designer D. beggar 30. A. observed B. passed C. approached D. overlooked 31. A. awful B. unusual C. handy D. sharp 32. A. cleaned up B. gave up C. pulled out D. made out 33. A. suddenly B. willingly C. intentionally D. mistakenly 34. A. end B. thought C. trick D. theme 35. A. Therefore B. Afterwards C. Instead D. Otherwise 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。 I am a foreign student, currently studying in Central China Normal University, an excellent academic institution, where professors and fellows really care about one another, ____36____ (contribute) to a strong feeling of cooperation and a distinct lack of ____37____ (competitive). Without doubt, everyone is motivated including me, a so-called “alien”. Moreover, CCNU’s amount of activities and clubs ____38____ (access) to students truly sticks out to me. There is a society for just about any random interest or passion you may have, and they are ____39____ (constant) hosting interesting events. I recalled tea tasting sessions being part of our college’s off-campus activities. That day, I ____40____ (gain) a better understanding of Chinese tea culture. I knew ____41____ to appreciate tea in a proper way, why Chinese people enjoy drinking tea, and what mood to be in when drinking tea. I discovered that tea comes in a wide variety of ____42____ (flavor). Chinese tea culture, in my opinion, is mostly a continuation of the magnificent traditional Chinese culture. ____43____ is more complex and ceremonial than merely drinking tea. Tea can also be used ____44____ a way for individuals in today’s busy world to have a short break, allowing the spirit, body, and mind ____45____ (unwind) a little and cope with life’s hardships. I do believe I will enjoy my stay in China. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 你的好友在澳洲开了一家咖啡馆，他准备倡导客人自带杯，为践行4月22日地球日(Earth Day)的环保理念。请你为其咖啡馆写一封倡议书，内容包括： 1.发出倡议; 2.陈述理由。 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。 Join Us in Protecting the Earth by Bringing Your Own Cup ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 Schatz burst into the house, his cheeks burning red. He looked extremely worn out and unsteady on his feet. “Dad, I think I need to lie down as I’m running a fever,” he whispered weakly, before collapsing onto the sofa. His father, who was in the living room, quickly came over. After touching the boy’s forehead gently, he immediately felt how hot it was and called the doctor. When the doctor came, he took Schatz’s temperature. “What was it?” Schatz’ father asked worriedly. “One hundred and two.” The doctor responded calmly, leaving three different medicines in different capsules with instructions for giving them. “Just a mild flu.” The father comforted Schatz in a soft voice. He then handed Schatz the capsules he got from the doctor. “These will make you feel better soon.” The father continued. But the boy’s eyes stayed wide with terror. Instead of taking the medicine right away, he stared at the wall blankly, his breath coming in short with quick gasps (喘气) as if he was in great fear. At noon, when the room was filled with the warm sunlight, Schatz, who had been quiet for a while, suddenly asked in a shaking voice. “What time will I die?” His father froze in shock and replied firmly. “Don’t be silly! It’s just a fever!” However, the boy seemed not to hear him. “I know I will die. At school in France the boys told me you can’t live with more than forty four degrees.” He started to whisper some indistinct French phrases from his textbook, looking more and more desperate. The father was puzzled at first, but then suddenly realized: in France where Schatz studied, temperatures were measured in Celsius. The poor boy, with his limited knowledge, thought his102°F which actually meant 39°C, was a deadly temperature! Schatz’ s father felt so sorry for his son’s misunderstanding and the fear that had been terrifying him all this time. 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。 Seeing his son’s panic, the father rushed to the bookshelf. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ That night, Schatz smiled for the first time all day. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $