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九江市2025年第三次高考模拟统一考试
英 语
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷 (选择题) 和第Ⅱ卷 (非选择题) 两部分;满分150分,考试时间120分钟。
第Ⅰ卷 (选择题,满分95分)
考生注意:
1. 答题前,请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在试题卷和答题纸规定的位置上。
2. 答题时,请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求,在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答,在本试题卷上的作答一律无效。
第一部分 听力 (共两节,满分30分)
做题时,请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纸上。
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,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话,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. Who gave the woman the flowers today?
A. Her neighbor. B. Her mother. C. Her sister.
2. Where probably are the speakers?
A. At a counter. B. In a vehicle. C. On a flight.
3. What did Tom do yesterday?
A. He saw an accident. B. He met the police. C. He made a speech.
4. When will the woman see the dentist today?
A. At 3: 30. B. At 4: 30. C. At 5: 30.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Buying new curtains.
B. Changing the wall color.
C. Replacing the old furniture.
第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟,听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. How will Jerry get to Serena’s company?
A. On foot. B. By car. C. By subway.
7. Where is Serena’s company?
A. On Riverside Road. B. Near a supermarket. C. On Maple Street.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8. Why did Alas arrive early at work?
A. To clean the shelves. B. To attend a meeting. C. To display products.
9. What will Alas do after the store opens?
A Fill the shelves. B. Open blind boxes. C. Serve the customers.
10. What does Alas suggest?
A. Opening the store earlier. B. Seeking help from others. C. Making space for products.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11. How often does the woman visit Micky’s House?
A. Every day. B. Twice a week. C. Once a week.
12. What’s the woman’s favorite drink at Micky’s House?
A. The white coffee. B. The lemon tea. C. The orange juice.
13. What does the woman like about Micky’s House?
A. The bright lights. B. The soft music. C. The green space.
听第9段材料,回答第14至16题。
14. What is Eric’s job?
A. A reporter. B. A program host. C. A retired teacher.
15. What is special about “The Golden Chalk Book Café”?
A. It is in the heart of Boston.
B. It is started by retired teachers.
C. It is popular among retired teachers.
16. What does Karen think of the Book Café?
A. Inspiring. B. Amazing. C. Interesting.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. What did the man most admire about the Chinese people?
A. Their honesty. B. Their diligence. C. Their intelligence.
18 What is in the wallet lost at a restaurant?
A. Some cash. B. His ID card. C. His credit card.
19. Who contacted the speaker on his second wallet loss?
A. A taxi driver. B. A friend. C. A policeman.
20. What can best describe the speaker?
A. Unfortunate. B. Careless. C. Sociable.
第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节,满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题,每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Cities around the globe have long relied on subways, streetcars, and buses to transport people. But now aerial (空中) cable cars are enhancing urban transportation in certain cities in creative ways. The following cities serve as remarkable examples.
Medellín, Colombia
Medellín’s Metro cable opened in 2004 and it marked a significant breakthrough. The line easily connected the neighborhoods in the city center to those on its outskirts, where a powerful culture of street art has emerged. A single-trip on the Metrocable takes only 15 to 20minutes and costs less than $3.60.
Guayaquil, Ecuador
In Guayaquil, an economic city in Ecuador, the cable car has solved the city’s commuting issues of the past two decades by connecting the city center with the new district. The transit line has five stops between the two areas. And the transit line costs about $2.20for a single ride.
Toulouse, France
In 2022, Europe opened its first aerial cable car transit system in Toulouse, France, making visiting the city quicker and easier for locals and visitors to explore both banks of Toulouse’s Garonne River. A single trip costs around $3.80, making it the cheapest means of transportation in Toulouse.
Portland, Oregon
Portland’s aerial transit has just one or two vehicles going back and forth between two stations. Nevertheless, it takes just five minutes to ride the Portland Aerial Tram between the South Waterfront downtown and Marquam Hill. Along this route, for just $3.70 per single trip, passengers can get a bird’s-eye view of the residential area, university, nature park, and hiking trails. The spectacular views are well worth the cost.
1. Which city offers the cheapest one-way cable car fare?
A. Medellín, Colombia. B. Guayaquil, Ecuador.
C. Toulouse, France. D. Portland, Oregon.
2. What can cable-riders probably do in Portland, Oregon?
A Explore a historic riverbank. B. Overlook a university campus.
C. Walk through a natural park. D. Dive into a rich street culture.
3. What do the four cable car systems have in common?
A. Joining the city’s edges. B. Promoting international tourism.
C. Connecting European landmarks. D. Improving urban transport efficiency.
【答案】1. B 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。介绍了全球部分城市利用空中缆车创新城市交通的情况。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章内容,Medell的缆车单程费用不到3.60美元;Guayaquil的缆车单程费用约为2.20美元;Toulouse的缆车单程费用约为3.80美元;Portland 的缆车单程费用为3.70美元。对比可知,Guayaquil, Ecuador提供的单程缆车票价最便宜。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Portland的描述“Along this route, for just $3.70 per single trip, passengers can get a bird’s-eye view of the residential area, university, nature park, and hiking trails.(沿着这条路线,每次单程只需3.70美元,乘客可以鸟瞰住宅区、大学、自然公园和徒步小径)” 可知,在 Portland 乘坐缆车的乘客可能俯瞰大学校园。故选B。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“But now aerial (空中) cable cars are enhancing urban transportation in certain cities in creative ways.(但现在空中缆车正在以创造性的方式提升某些城市的城市交通)”及下文接着分别介绍四个城市的缆车系统,如 Medellín 的缆车连接市中心和郊区,Guayaquil 的缆车解决了城市通勤问题,Toulouse 的缆车方便人们探索河流两岸,Portland 的缆车让乘客快速往返两个站点并欣赏风景,可知都体现了对城市交通效率的提升。故选D。
B
I grew up in the slums (贫民窟) of Quezon City, the youngest of four siblings. At a very young age, I witnessed the realities of poverty. When I was three, my parents discovered my talent for art. By five, my skills were further developed when I received a sponsorship from UNICEF. That was my first dot, where I realized that creativity could play a big role in my future.
Despite my passion for art, financial situation kept me from pursuing my dream of becoming an architect or working in advertising or animation. Instead, I enrolled in Business Administration, majoring in Marketing in a university. It was a practical choice—one that would later prove valuable. After graduation, I took short courses in graphic design, balancing my education with work to support myself. At 28, I started a small marketing agency with no fund; competing with larger firms was hard, so I eventually closed the agency to pursue a full-time marketing career in IT.
I poured my heart into carrying out every marketing plan. My dedication earned me recognition and respect, but after four years, I was suddenly dismissed. Despite my frustration, I reminded myself of Steve Jobs’ words: “You have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future.”
Losing my job was not the end—it was a new beginning. I therefore decided to complete my MBA studies and had a chance to be an exchange student abroad and reinvested in my passion by relaunching my marketing agency. In time, it boomed, securing multinational clients through relationships I had developed over the years.
Despite the financial struggles and moments of near-depression, I never gave up. Like Steve Jobs said, “we may not always see how the dots connect at the moment, but when we look back, we realize they form a masterpiece.”
4. Why did the author choose to major in Marketing instead of art?
A. Marketing was her dream. B. She lost her interest in art.
C. Finances limited her choices. D. Her parents advised against art.
5. What does the term “dot” most likely symbolize?
A. Great financial progress. B. Significant turning points.
C. Individual achievements. D. Educational qualifications.
6. What was the author’s response to her unemployment?
A. She abandoned her major. B. She embraced adaptability.
C. She blamed external factors. D. She prioritized making money.
7. Why does the author quote Steve Jobs twice?
A. To emphasize a core theme. B. To introduce a new concept.
C. To contrast their experiences. D. To criticize corporate culture.
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. B 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文,讲述了作者在贫民窟长大,虽自幼展现出艺术天赋,但因经济原因选择学习市场营销专业。毕业后在工作中经历挫折,被解雇后,作者以史蒂夫・乔布斯的话激励自己,积极做出改变,完成 MBA 学习,重新经营营销机构并取得成功。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Despite my passion for art, financial situation kept me from pursuing my dream of becoming an architect or working in advertising or animation. Instead, I enrolled in Business Administration, majoring in Marketing in a university.(尽管我对艺术充满热情,但经济状况使我无法追求成为建筑师或在广告、动画领域工作的梦想。相反,我在大学注册学习工商管理,主修市场营销)” 可知,作者选择主修市场营销而非艺术,是因为经济状况限制了她的选择。故选C。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段 “That was my first dot, where I realized that creativity could play a big role in my future.(那是我的第一个‘点’,在那里我意识到创造力在我未来可能发挥重要作用)” 以及最后一段 “we may not always see how the dots connect at the moment, but when we look back, we realize they form a masterpiece.(我们可能此刻并不总是能看到这些‘点’是如何连接的,但当我们回首往事时,我们意识到它们构成了一幅杰作)” 可知,“dot” 象征着人生中重要的转折点,这些点在人生历程中相互连接,构成人生的画卷。故选B。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“Losing my job was not the end—it was a new beginning. I therefore decided to complete my MBA studies and had a chance to be an exchange student abroad and reinvested in my passion by relaunching my marketing agency.(失业不是终点 —— 而是一个新的开始。因此,我决定完成我的工商管理硕士学习,并有机会作为交换生出国,通过重新推出我的营销机构,重新投入到我热爱的事业中)” 可知,作者失业后积极做出改变,展现出适应性。故选B。
【7题详解】
推理判断题 。 作者第一次引用史蒂夫・乔布斯的话是在被解雇后,用来激励自己相信挫折后的经历会在未来相互关联;第二次引用是在回顾经历时,再次强调人生中的各种经历就像 “点”,最终会构成精彩的人生。两次引用都是为了强调人生经历的关联性和重要性这一核心主题。故选A。
C
Writer’s block doesn’t discriminate. From fresh-faced novelists to literary legends, this creative paralysis (瘫痪) has universally troubled giants throughout history. Maya Angelou experienced it. George R. R. Martin battled it. And in today’s world of endless scrolling (刷屏) and information overload, we’re facing a creativity crisis like never before.
This crisis has shifted dramatically in recent years. Today’s writers aren’t just battling-their self-doubt but also an attention economy that has turned distraction into a powerful tool. Every message, every scroll or every like represents a potential distraction of the creative process. Yet writers are fighting back, and they’re winning with strategies that redefine our understanding of creative blocks.
To regain their creative flow writers are adopting innovative solutions. Some turn back to old-fashioned typewriters, avoiding digital distractions through physical typing. Others use VR to create distraction-free virtual spaces. Changing environments, physical or digital, helps break negative patterns and spark creativity. Another emerging trend is the rise of writing collectives, such as The Midnight Oil Collective, which combine cognitive behavioral strategies, timed writing sessions and peer accountability (问责) to overcome blocks and boost productivity.
The message from this creative revival is clear: writer’s block isn’t a creative death sentence — it’s a challenge to be overcome with the right tools and support. The block itself isn’t the enemy; it’s simply a signal that something in the approach needs to change. Whether the change involves adopting old-fashioned technology, diving into VR or joining a writing collective, today’s writers are proving that creativity can’t be permanently blocked — it just needs new channels to flow through.
In this era of constant distraction and information overload, the solutions to writer’s block are evolving as rapidly as the challenges. The key lies not in fighting the block head-on, but in finding new pathways around it. As technology continues to advance and our understanding of creative psychology deepens, the tools for breaking through creative paralysis will only become more advanced and effective.
8. What makes today’s creativity crisis unique?
A. Less reader interest. B. Poor education systems.
C. Digital information overload. D. More competitive markets.
9. Why do some writers prefer typewriters?
A. They quicken internet access. B. They arouse great memories.
C. They simplify writers’ editing. D. They minimize digital distractions.
10. What can be inferred about writer’s block in paragraph 4?
A. Manageable. B. Alternative. C. Fundamental. D. Permanent.
11. What’s the author’s attitude to overcoming writer’s blocks?
A. Openly critical. B. Cautiously doubtful. C. Emotionally neutral. D. Firmly optimistic.
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. A 11. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇议论文,主要探讨了作家们面临的创作瓶颈问题及其应对策略。在信息过载和注意力经济的背景下,作家们通过使用复古打字机、虚拟现实技术以及加入写作集体等方式,克服写作障碍,重获创作灵感。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“And in today’s world of endless scrolling (刷屏) and information overload, we’re facing a creativity crisis like never before.(在当今这个无休止刷屏和信息过载的世界里,我们正面临着前所未有的创造力危机)” 可知,数字信息过载使得当今的创造力危机独具特点。故选C。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Some turn back to old-fashioned typewriters, avoiding digital distractions through physical typing.(一些人重新使用老式打字机,通过物理打字避免数字干扰)”可知,一些作家更喜欢打字机是因为它们能将数字干扰降至最低。故选D。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“The message from this creative revival is clear: writer’s block isn’t a creative death sentence — it’s a challenge to be overcome with the right tools and support. The block itself isn’t the enemy; it’s simply a signal that something in the approach needs to change.(这场创作复兴传递的信息很明确:创作瓶颈并非创作的死刑判决——它是一个可以用正确工具和支持克服的挑战。创作瓶颈本身并非敌人,它只是表明方法上需要做出改变的一个信号)”可知,创作瓶颈是可以应对和处理的。故选A。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“As technology continues to advance and our understanding of creative psychology deepens, the tools for breaking through creative paralysis will only become more advanced and effective.(随着技术不断进步以及我们对创作心理学的理解不断加深,突破创作瘫痪的工具只会变得更加先进和有效)”可知,作者认为随着各种条件的发展,突破创作瓶颈的方法会越来越好,对克服创作瓶颈持坚定乐观的态度。故选D。
D
Several years ago, a team of neuroscientists from the University of Southern California observed an extraordinary phenomenon — a subject mouse was attempting to revive its anesthetized (麻醉的) cage-mate with something like first aid. Similar behaviors have been informally documented in other species, including elephants and dolphins.
Recently, Li Zhang and his colleagues show that unconscious mice elicit a series of behaviors from their cage-mates that seem to speed up their recovery from anesthesia. Oxytocin neurons (催产素神经元) are actually found to stir up these revival-like behaviors in mice, researchers reported in the journal Science.
The team conducted experiments by presenting a subject mouse with both an unconscious mouse and an active mouse. They observed that the subject mouse interacted more with the unconscious mouse. First came the gentle smelling and licking, followed by mouth biting and tongue pulling if the unconscious mouse remained unresponsive. Further research reveals mice respond more to familiar mice than to strangers, occasionally to dead mice, but rarely to active or sleeping mice. Obviously, they don’t just respond; they evaluate the situation and recognize identities.
The interventions, particularly tongue pulling, appeared to somewhat benefit the unconscious mouse’s recovery. However, Peggy Mason, a neuroscientist at the University of Chicago, questions whether the mouse intended to help or was merely curious, especially if they knew each other. To test for this possibility, the researchers repeated their experiment over five days, observing the continuous display of the behavior. If simply driven by curiosity, this behavior would decrease over time.
The researchers found that oxytocin is crucial in helping activating this inborn “first-aid-like” behavior in mice. Given oxytocin is common across the animal kingdom, Zhang suspects that such behaviors might be widespread due to their potential benefits. “That remains to be seen,” says Mason. Nevertheless, the study suggests that animals engage in the emotions and behaviors of others around them in a much richer way than previously understood.
12. What does the underlined word “elicit” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A. Generate. B. Speed. C. Observe. D. Recognize.
13. What behavior did Zhang’s team observe in mice?
A. Interacting more with active mice. B. Ignoring familiar mice deliberately.
C. Attacking sleeping mice frequently. D. Attempting to aid unconscious mates.
14. Why was the experiment repeated across a five-day period?
A. To test the effectiveness of tongue pulling.
B. To observe changes in mice’s social connections.
C. To identify the motive behind mice’s “first-aid” acts.
D. To measure the recovery speed for unconscious mice.
15. What is the best title for this passage?
A. Oxytocin’s Universal Role in Animal Societies
B. The Hidden Emotional Depth of Animal Species
C. Lab Mice Display “First-Aid” Behaviors to Mates
D. A New Study on Curiosity-Driven Behaviors in Mice
【答案】12. A 13. D 14. C 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了老鼠会对麻醉同伴做出类似急救的行为。
【12题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词后面的部分“a series of behaviors from their cage-mates that seem to speed up their recovery from anesthesia.(来自它们笼友的一系列行为,这些行为似乎能加速它们从麻醉中恢复过来)”可知,无意识的老鼠从它们的笼友那里引发了一系列似乎能加速它们从麻醉中恢复过来的行为,elicit意为“引发,激起”,与A选项Generate“产生 ”意思相近。故选A。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“The team conducted experiments by presenting a subject mouse with both an unconscious mouse and an active mouse. They observed that the subject mouse interacted more with the unconscious mouse.(研究小组将一只受试小鼠与一只无意识小鼠和一只活跃小鼠放在一起进行实验。他们观察到受试小鼠与无意识小鼠的互动更多)”以及后文描述可知,张的团队观察到老鼠试图帮助无意识的同伴。故选D。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中“However, Peggy Mason, a neuroscientist at the University of Chicago, questions whether the mouse intended to help or was merely curious, especially if they knew each other. To test for this possibility, the researchers repeated their experiment over five days, observing the continuous display of the behavior.(然而,芝加哥大学的神经科学家佩吉·梅森对老鼠是打算帮忙还是仅仅出于好奇表示怀疑,尤其是当它们彼此认识的时候。为了验证这种可能性,研究人员在五天内重复了他们的实验,观察这种行为的持续表现)”可推知,实验在五天内重复进行是为了找出老鼠“急救”行为背后的动机。故选C。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段中“Several years ago, a team of neuroscientists from the University of Southern California observed an extraordinary phenomenon — a subject mouse was attempting to revive its anesthetized (麻醉的) cage-mate with something like first aid.(几年前,南加州大学的一组神经科学家观察到了一个非凡的现象——一只受试老鼠正试图用类似急救的方法来唤醒它被麻醉的笼友)”以及结合全文可知,文章主要讲述了研究人员发现老鼠会试图帮助它们无意识的同伴,这种行为似乎能加速同伴从麻醉中恢复过来,以及研究人员对这一现象的进一步研究和解释。可知,C选项“实验鼠对同伴表现出“急救”行为”最符合文章标题。故选C。
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。
In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining good mental health is crucial for overall well-being. Many people face various challenges that can lead to stress, anxiety and even depression. ____16____ It is important to recognize these issues early and take steps to manage them effectively.
One effective way to improve mental health is through mindfulness practices. Mindfulness involves paying close attention to the present moment without judgment. ____17____ By doing so, individuals can reduce stress and improve their emotional well-being. For example, practicing mindfulness meditation for just a few minutes each day can help calm the mind and increase self-awareness.
____18____ Regular physical activity can release endorphins, which are chemicals in the brain that act as natural painkillers and mood elevators. Exercise can also improve sleep quality, which is essential for mental health. Additionally, maintaining a balanced diet and getting enough rest are important factors in supporting mental well-being.
Another important aspect of mental health is learning to manage emotions effectively. ____19____ In a general way, talking to a trusted friend or writing in a journal is a healthy method to identify and express emotions. Seeking professional help from a therapist or counselor can also be beneficial for those who struggle with persistent emotional issues.
Finally, building and maintaining strong social connections is vital for mental health. ____20____ These connections can provide support, encouragement, and a sense of belonging, which are all important for emotional stability.
By combining these strategies, individuals can take significant steps toward improving their mental health and overall quality of life.
A. Exercise is also a powerful tool.
B. Mental health issues affect daily life.
C. This helps people focus on the present.
D. Friends and family can make a big difference.
E. Mental health is as important as physical health.
F. Many people find it hard to express their feelings.
G. It’s important to recognize the signs of mental health issues.
【答案】16. B 17. C 18. A 19. F 20. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了改善心理健康的多种有效方法及策略。
【16题详解】
上文“Many people face various challenges that can lead to stress, anxiety and even depression.(许多人面临各种挑战,这些挑战可能导致压力、焦虑甚至抑郁)”说明人们面临的心理问题。空处和前文为顺接关系,说明心理健康问题产生的影响。所以B项“心理健康问题影响日常生活”符合语境。而下文中的“these issues”指代该项中的“Mental health issues”。故选B。
【17题详解】
上文“Mindfulness involves paying close attention to the present moment without judgment.(正念包括不加评判地密切关注当下)”说明什么是正念。空处和前文为顺接关系,说明正念能帮助人们关注当下。所以C项“这有助于人们关注当下”符合语境。this指代前文“专注当下”的行为,与后文“reduce stress and improve emotional well-being(减轻压力并改善情绪健康)”构成因果关系。故选C。
【18题详解】
下文“Regular physical activity can release endorphins, which are chemicals in the brain that act as natural painkillers and mood elevators.(有规律的体育活动可以释放内啡肽,内啡肽是大脑中的一种化学物质,可以作为天然的止痛药和情绪提升剂)”说明运动对心理健康有好处。空处为段落主题句,A项中的also表明这是继“正念练习”之后的另一种方法,与后文“exercise”形成关键词复现。所以A项 “锻炼也是一种强大的工具。” 符合语境。故选A。
【19题详解】
下文“In a general way, talking to a trusted friend or writing in a journal is a healthy method to identify and express emotions.(一般来说,与值得信赖的朋友交谈或在日记中记录是识别和表达情绪的健康方法)”说明了人们表达情绪的方法。空处引出下文,F选项中的“hard to express their feelings”与下文中的“talking to a trusted friend or writing in a journal is a healthy method to identify and express emotions”相呼应,说明情绪管理的难点。所以F项“许多人发现很难表达自己的感受。”符合语境。故选F。
【20题详解】
上文“Finally, building and maintaining strong social connections is vital for mental health.(最后,建立并保持良好的社会关系对心理健康至关重要)”说明社会关系对心理健康的重要性。空处和前文为顺接关系,说明朋友和家人能起到很大作用。所以D项“朋友和家人能起到很大作用”符合语境,该项中的“friends and family”是社会连接的具体例子,与后文“provide support, encouragement”相呼应。故选D。
第三部分 语言知识运用 (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四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Today, while I was handling my groceries at the self-checkout counter, an unexpected minor mishap (小事故) occurred. As I ____21____ my two gallons of milk and placed them in the bagging area, I continued scanning a few more items. Then, I suddenly noticed one milk container ____22____ badly from its base, and within moments, a small milky ____23____ had formed beneath it.
I urgently ____24____ an attendant to remove the damaged ____25____ and get some towels to clean up the mess before I sent the rest of my items to the bagging area. Meanwhile, a young man, accompanied by a woman I ____26____ to be his wife, came over offering ____27____. I remembered seeing them while shopping. Given there were few customers in the store at that time, their familiar faces ____28____. The guy ____29____ went back and grabbed a fresh gallon just as I was finishing scanning. I extended my heartfelt _____30_____ to him. Smiling, he replied in high spirits, “My pleasure! Don’t forget about the most important _____31_____!” as he gestured humorously toward the wine bottle still in my cart. I laughed heartily and waved as the couple _____32_____ with their purchases.
His simple act truly _____33_____ my day and served as a beautiful reminder that kindness exists in _____34_____ moments. Undoubtedly, his wife is lucky to share life with such a (an) _____35_____ soul.
21. A. scanned B. packed C. shifted D. checked
22. A. spilling B. leaking C. shaking D. melting
23. A. mark B. pool C. ocean D. flood
24. A. invited B. phoned C. shouted D. signaled
25. A. box B. bottle C. package D. container
26. A. hoped B. claimed C. assumed D. proved
27. A. cash B. advice C. service D. assistance
28. A. stood out B. faded away C. showed up D. passed by
29. A. secretly B. calmly C. swiftly D. finally
30. A. gratitude B. recognition C. sympathy D. satisfaction
31. A. milk B. item C. towel D. bottle
32. A. left B. stepped C. wandered D. disappeared
33. A. tested B. saved C. extended D. brightened
34. A. critical B. special C. ordinary D. magical
35. A. good-tempered B. open-minded C. kind-hearted D. strong-willed
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. B 24. D 25. D 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. A 33. D 34. C 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文,讲述了作者在超市自助收银台结账时,牛奶容器破损漏奶,这时一对夫妇主动帮忙,男子还帮作者拿了新的牛奶,这一善举让作者感受到平凡时刻中的善意。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:当我扫描两加仑牛奶并把它们放在装袋区时,我继续扫描其他一些商品。A. scanned扫描;B. packed包装;C. shifted转移;D. checked 检查。根据下文“continued scanning a few more items” 可知,在自助收银台,应该是扫描商品,故选A。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析句意:然后,我突然注意到一个牛奶容器从底部严重漏奶。A. spilling洒出(通常指不小心把液体从容器中倒出);B. leaking漏出(尤指液体或气体从容器等中渗漏);C. shaking摇晃;D. melting融化。根据下文“within moments, a small milky...had formed beneath it.”可知,这里指牛奶从容器底部渗漏,用 leaking 更合适,故选B。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:不一会儿,下面就形成了一小滩牛奶。A. mark痕迹;B. pool一滩(液体);C. ocean海洋;D. flood洪水。根据上文“one milk container ...badly from its base,”可知,下面就形成了一小滩牛奶,一小滩牛奶用 pool,故选B。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:在我把剩下的物品送到装袋区之前,我赶紧示意一名服务员过来拿走损坏的容器,并拿些毛巾清理这一团糟。A. invited邀请;B. phoned打电话;C. shouted呼喊;D. signaled示意。在超市里,作者更可能是示意服务员,故选D。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:在我把剩下的物品送到装袋区之前,我赶紧示意一名服务员过来拿走损坏的容器,并拿些毛巾清理这一团糟。A. box盒子;B. bottle瓶子;C. package包裹;D. container容器。根据上文“one milk container”可知,前文提到是牛奶容器损坏,故选D。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:与此同时,一个年轻男子,和一个我猜是他妻子的女人,走过来提供帮助。A. hoped希望;B. claimed声称;C. assumed 猜测,假定;D. proved证明。根据下文“to be his wife,”可知,作者不确定女子身份,只是猜测是他妻子,故选C。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:与此同时,一个年轻男子,和一个我猜是他妻子的女人,走过来提供帮助。A. cash现金;B. advice建议;C. service服务(通常指正式的服务);D. assistance帮助。根据下文“grabbed a fresh gallon just as I was finishing scanning.”可知,男子帮忙拿牛奶可知,他们是来提供帮助的,故选 D。
【28题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:由于当时店里顾客很少,他们熟悉的面孔很显眼。A. stood out突出,显眼;B. faded away逐渐消失;C. showed up出现;D. passed by经过。根据上文“Given there were few customers in the store”可知,顾客少所以他们的面孔显眼,故选A。
【29题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:就在我扫描完的时候,这个男人迅速回去拿了一加仑新鲜的牛奶。A. secretly秘密地;B. calmly冷静地;C. swiftly迅速地;D. finally最后。根据下文“went back and grabbed a fresh gallon”可知,男子迅速去拿牛奶帮助作者,故选C。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我向他表达了我衷心的感激之情。A. gratitude感激;B. recognition认可;C. sympathy同情;D. satisfaction满意。男子帮忙,作者自然是表达感激,故选A。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:他笑着,兴高采烈地回答:“这是我的荣幸!别忘了最重要的商品!” 他幽默地指着我购物车里还放着的酒瓶。A. milk牛奶;B. item商品;C. towel毛巾;D. bottle瓶子。根据上文“Today, while I was handling my groceries at the self-checkout counter,”可知,这里指购物车里的商品,不仅仅指牛奶或瓶子,故选B。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:当这对夫妇拿着他们买的东西离开时,我开心地笑了并挥手。A. left离开;B. stepped迈步;C. wandered闲逛;D. disappeared消失。根据下文“with their purchases.”可知,这里指夫妇买完东西离开,故选A。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:他这一简单的举动真的让我这一天都很愉快,也美好地提醒了我,善意存在于平凡时刻。A. tested测试;B. saved拯救;C. extended延伸;D. brightened使愉快,照亮。根据上文可知,作者获得了帮助,以及下文“served as a beautiful”可知,男子的善举让作者心情愉快,brighten one's day 表示“使某人一天都愉快”,故选D。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:他这一简单的举动真的让我这一天都很愉快,也美好地提醒了我,善意存在于平凡时刻。A. critical关键的;B. special特别的;C. ordinary平凡的;D. magical神奇的。在超市发生的是平常的事,所以是平凡时刻,故选 C。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:毫无疑问,他的妻子能与这样一个善良的人共度一生是幸运的。A. good-tempered脾气好的;B. open-minded思想开明的;C. kind-hearted善良的;D. strong-willed意志坚强的。根据上文“kindness”可知,男子主动帮助作者,体现他善良,故选C。
第Ⅱ卷 (非选择题,满分55分)
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。
According to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA), China is steadily advancing its manned lunar exploration program. With all the research and construction work ____36____ (progress) as scheduled, the mission of landing Chinese astronauts on the moon by 2030 is within reach.
Key elements, including the Long March 10 rocket, Mengzhou crewed spacecraft, Lanyue lunar lander, Wangyu lunar suit, and Tansuo crewed rover, are currently in ____37____ early prototyping (原型机) phase. Meanwhile, at Hainan’s Wenchang Space Launch Center, the construction of new facilities is underway ____38____ the ground-system designs have been finalized.
Once ____39____ (realize), thus historic mission will make China the second nation to carry out crewed lunar landings after the US, significantly boosting ____40____ (it) global space standing. The mission involves two Long March 10 rocket ____41____ (launch) to transport Lanyue and Mengzhou from Wenchang to lunar orbit. After reaching their preset positions, they will rendezvous (汇合) and dock. There, two crew members will transfer to the lander, ____42____ will then undock and implement an engine-assisted soft landing. On the moon, they will drive the Tansuo rover ____43____ (conduct) scientific tasks and collect samples. Upon ____44____ (complete) of their assignments, they will return to the lunar-orbiting spacecraft and eventually head back to Earth.
Recently, to ensure this mission’s success, China ____45____ (select) its fourth group of astronauts, who are currently training for lunar landing and surface operations.
【答案】36. progressing
37. the 38. and
39. realized
40. its 41. launches
42. which 43. to conduct
44. completion
45. has selected
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了中国载人月球探测计划的进展及未来任务安排。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:随着所有研究和建设工作按计划进行,到2030年将中国宇航员送上月球的任务指日可待。此处是with复合结构,work和progress之间是主动关系,故用现在分词作宾语补足语。故填progressing。
【37题详解】
考查冠词。句意:包括长征十号火箭、梦舟载人飞船、揽月登月舱、玉宇lunar suit和探索载人月球车等关键要素,目前处于早期原型机阶段。in the early prototyping phase “在早期原型机阶段”,特指这个阶段,用定冠词the。故填the。
【38题详解】
考查连词。句意:与此同时,在海南文昌航天发射中心,新设施的建设正在进行中,地面系统的设计已经完成。前后两个分句之间为并列关系,应用并列连词and连接。故填and。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:一旦实现,这一历史性任务将使中国成为继美国之后第二个实现载人登月的国家,显著提升其全球太空地位。当状语从句中的主语和主句的主句一致,且含有be动词时,可以省略从句的主语和be动词。once引导的条件状语从句的完整形式为“Once the historic mission is realized”,所以省略了主语和be动词,剩下用过去分词作状语。故填realized。
【40题详解】
考查代词。句意同上。此处限定名词standing,应用形容词性物主代词its。故填its。
【41题详解】
考查名词复数。句意:该任务涉及发射两枚长征10号火箭,将揽月和梦舟从文昌运送到月球轨道。launch为可数名词“发射”。根据two可知,此处应用名词复数形式。故填launches。
【42题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:在那里,两名宇航员将转移到着陆器上,着陆器随后将脱离对接并实施发动机辅助软着陆。空处引导非限制性定语从句,先行词为the lander,指物,且关系词在从句中作主语,故用关系代词which引导该从句。故填which。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:在月球上,他们将驾驶探索月球车执行科学任务并收集样本。此处应用动词不定式作目的状语。故填to conduct。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:完成任务后,他们将返回绕月轨道航天器,并最终返回地球。upon为介词,后接名词或作宾语,upon completion of“在…… 完成后”。故填completion。
【45题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意:最近,为了确保这次任务的成功,中国已经选出了第四批宇航员,他们目前正在为登月和月球表面行动进行训练。空处为句子的谓语动词,根据Recently可知,此处应用现在完成时,主语China为单数,助动词用has。故填has selected。
第四部分 写作 (共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华,在“世界环境日”到来之际,你校英文报将举办以“If the Earth Could Speak”为主题的英语征文活动。请你以地球的口吻写一篇短文投稿。
内容包括:
1. 对人类某些行为的感受;
2. 对人类的提醒和希望。
注意:
1. 词数80个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
A Cry from Mother Earth: Listen Up, Humans!
Dear humans, I have watched over you for hundreds of thousands of years.
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【答案】(possible version)
A Cry from Mother Earth: Listen Up, Humans!
Dear humans, I have watched over you for hundreds of thousands of years. I have gifted you with fresh air, clean water, and fertile soil to sustain your being. But now, I am gasping for breath.
Open your eyes! You cut down my forests, leaving numerous creatures homeless. You pour poison into the oceans, making the waters lifeless. You choke the skies with smog, turning my air harmful. I feel hurt, exhausted, and ignored.
I still hope you will change from today. Plant trees, conserve water, and embrace clean energy. Only in this way, can you and I reestablish a shared world, where we can coexist in harmony.
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。在“世界环境日”到来之际,你校英文报将举办以“If the Earth Could Speak”为主题的英语征文活动。请你以地球的口吻写一篇短文投稿
【详解】1. 词汇积累:
喘气:gasp→pant
许多的:numerous→many
节约:conserve→save
采用:embrace→adopt
2. 句式拓展
原句:You cut down my forests, leaving numerous creatures homeless.
拓展句:You cut down my forests , which leaves numerous creatures homeless.
【点睛】【高分句型 1】You cut down my forests, leaving numerous creatures homeless.(运用了现在分词短语作结果状语)
【高分句型 2】Only in this way, can you and I reestablish a shared world, where we can coexist in harmony.(运用了部分倒装结构 Only + 状语,以及 where 引导的定语从句)
第二节 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When my daughter turned seven, she asked about my job. “I teach adults to draw at a college,” I explained. Her eyes widened. “But ... why do they need to learn? Did they forget how?” The question cut through me.
Children use crayons like magic sticks. That week, she drew a “Mars Palace” where astronaut-princesses rode rainbow rockets. I once dreamed too big. At twelve, I trained daily to be a tennis champion, racket (球拍) making shiny lines in summer sun. At sixteen, I filled notebooks with drawings—spaceships flying through space holes, heroes saving cities with paint. But adulthood threw those dreams into neat, dusty boxes labeled “Childish Things.”
“Be practical,” I told myself when choosing a business degree. “Art doesn’t pay bills.” Yet late at night, I saw my younger self in the mirror—a ghost holding empty drawing-books.
One October afternoon, everything changed. My daughter begged to explore the store room. Beneath old bags, we found a box, inside which lay my teenage treasures: a tennis ticket piece, a ribbon from a school art fair, and most amazingly, a drawing book. Its pages were full of crazy ideas — trees with magic fruits, trains under ocean waves. “Mom!” she gasped, touching a lion with wings I drew when I was her age, “Why stop believing these?”
That night, I sat in front of a blank canvas (画布). The moonlight shone on my hands. The lion’s eyes in my old drawing seemed to ask me, “When did you stop dreaming?” Suddenly, I realized I had stopped myself by always needing a clear plan before I let myself dream.
The next morning, I bought new paints. I didn’t paint normal things like trees or houses. I used bright purples and golds. My daughter danced around me, using her fingers to make clouds. We painted dogs doing math and dinosaurs growing flowers. For the first time in twenty years, I felt free again.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸相应位置作答。
Three months later, the community announced a painting contest.
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At the award ceremony, a silver-haired judge approached me.
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【答案】(possible version)
Three months later, the community announced a painting contest. My daughter put the poster to my drawing board and said, “Mom! Let’s paint our garden dinosaurs!” For many days, we painted together on a big wooden board. Some teenagers laughed at our big T-Rex with a flower crown, but kind shopkeepers gave us fruits. On the last night, when I was drawing stars on the dinosaur’s claws, my old business teacher walked by. “Interesting…but is this useful?” he asked. Before I could say anything, my daughter said, “Dreams don’t need resumes!”
At the award ceremony, a silver-haired judge approached me. “Your painting didn’t fit any of our old rules,” she said with a smile. “So we made a new prize: Most Courageous Reimagining.” Later, as cameras flashed and we held our Golden Cup, I saw a teenage girl in the crowd drawing quickly. In her notebook, astronauts were painting walls on Mars. I leaned down and said, “Don’t let anyone tell you that’s impossible.” She smiled and drew rainbow rockets around them.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了作者在女儿七岁询问自己工作后,回忆起自己儿时充满梦想,如想成为网球冠军、进行艺术创作,但成年后因追求 “实际” 而放弃梦想。在女儿发现作者年少时的绘画作品后,作者重新拿起画笔,与女儿一起自由创作,重获自由的感觉。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“三个月后,社区宣布举办一场绘画比赛。”可知,第一段可描写作者 和女儿参赛的过程。包括女儿提议参赛、一起创作过程中遇到的情况,如青少年的嘲笑、店主的支持,以及老师的质疑等。
②由第二段首句内容“在颁奖典礼上,一位满头银发的评委走近我。”可知,第二段可描写评委对作者画作的评价,作者获得新奖项,以及看到人群中一个女孩画画,作者 对她的鼓励。
2.续写线索:社区宣布比赛 —— 女儿提议参赛 —— 一起创作遇嘲笑与支持及老师质疑 —— 颁奖典礼评委评价 —— 获得新奖项 —— 鼓励女孩追梦想
3.词汇激活
行为类
①放置:put /place
②适合:fit/suit
③举起:hold/lift
情绪类
①微笑:smile/beam
【点睛】【高分句型 1】On the last night, when I was drawing stars on the dinosaur’s claws, my old business teacher walked by.(运用了when引导的时间状语从句)
【高分句型 2】Before I could say anything, my daughter said, “Dreams don’t need resumes!”(运用了before引导的时间状语从句)
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九江市2025年第三次高考模拟统一考试
英 语
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷 (选择题) 和第Ⅱ卷 (非选择题) 两部分;满分150分,考试时间120分钟。
第Ⅰ卷 (选择题,满分95分)
考生注意:
1. 答题前,请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在试题卷和答题纸规定的位置上。
2. 答题时,请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求,在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答,在本试题卷上的作答一律无效。
第一部分 听力 (共两节,满分30分)
做题时,请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纸上。
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,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话,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 Who gave the woman the flowers today?
A. Her neighbor. B. Her mother. C. Her sister.
2. Where probably are the speakers?
A. At a counter. B. In a vehicle. C. On a flight.
3. What did Tom do yesterday?
A. He saw an accident. B. He met the police. C. He made a speech.
4. When will the woman see the dentist today?
A. At 3: 30. B. At 4: 30. C. At 5: 30.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Buying new curtains.
B. Changing the wall color.
C. Replacing the old furniture.
第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟,听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. How will Jerry get to Serena’s company?
A. On foot. B. By car. C. By subway.
7. Where is Serena’s company?
A. On Riverside Road. B. Near a supermarket. C. On Maple Street.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8. Why did Alas arrive early at work?
A To clean the shelves. B. To attend a meeting. C. To display products.
9. What will Alas do after the store opens?
A Fill the shelves. B. Open blind boxes. C. Serve the customers.
10. What does Alas suggest?
A. Opening the store earlier. B. Seeking help from others. C. Making space for products.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11. How often does the woman visit Micky’s House?
A. Every day. B. Twice a week. C. Once a week.
12. What’s the woman’s favorite drink at Micky’s House?
A. The white coffee. B. The lemon tea. C. The orange juice.
13. What does the woman like about Micky’s House?
A. The bright lights. B. The soft music. C. The green space.
听第9段材料,回答第14至16题。
14. What is Eric’s job?
A. A reporter. B. A program host. C. A retired teacher.
15. What is special about “The Golden Chalk Book Café”?
A. It is in the heart of Boston.
B. It is started by retired teachers.
C. It is popular among retired teachers.
16. What does Karen think of the Book Café?
A. Inspiring. B. Amazing. C. Interesting.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. What did the man most admire about the Chinese people?
A. Their honesty. B. Their diligence. C. Their intelligence.
18. What is in the wallet lost at a restaurant?
A. Some cash. B. His ID card. C. His credit card.
19. Who contacted the speaker on his second wallet loss?
A. A taxi driver. B. A friend. C. A policeman.
20. What can best describe the speaker?
A. Unfortunate. B. Careless. C. Sociable.
第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节,满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题,每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Cities around the globe have long relied on subways, streetcars, and buses to transport people. But now aerial (空中) cable cars are enhancing urban transportation in certain cities in creative ways. The following cities serve as remarkable examples.
Medellín, Colombia
Medellín’s Metro cable opened in 2004 and it marked a significant breakthrough. The line easily connected the neighborhoods in the city center to those on its outskirts, where a powerful culture of street art has emerged. A single-trip on the Metrocable takes only 15 to 20minutes and costs less than $3.60.
Guayaquil, Ecuador
In Guayaquil, an economic city in Ecuador, the cable car has solved the city’s commuting issues of the past two decades by connecting the city center with the new district. The transit line has five stops between the two areas. And the transit line costs about $2.20for a single ride.
Toulouse, France
In 2022, Europe opened its first aerial cable car transit system in Toulouse, France, making visiting the city quicker and easier for locals and visitors to explore both banks of Toulouse’s Garonne River. A single trip costs around $3.80, making it the cheapest means of transportation in Toulouse.
Portland, Oregon
Portland’s aerial transit has just one or two vehicles going back and forth between two stations. Nevertheless, it takes just five minutes to ride the Portland Aerial Tram between the South Waterfront downtown and Marquam Hill. Along this route, for just $3.70 per single trip, passengers can get a bird’s-eye view of the residential area, university, nature park, and hiking trails. The spectacular views are well worth the cost.
1. Which city offers the cheapest one-way cable car fare?
A. Medellín, Colombia. B. Guayaquil, Ecuador.
C. Toulouse, France. D. Portland, Oregon.
2. What can cable-riders probably do in Portland, Oregon?
A. Explore a historic riverbank. B. Overlook a university campus.
C. Walk through a natural park. D. Dive into a rich street culture.
3. What do the four cable car systems have in common?
A. Joining the city’s edges. B. Promoting international tourism.
C. Connecting European landmarks. D. Improving urban transport efficiency.
B
I grew up in the slums (贫民窟) of Quezon City, the youngest of four siblings. At a very young age, I witnessed the realities of poverty. When I was three, my parents discovered my talent for art. By five, my skills were further developed when I received a sponsorship from UNICEF. That was my first dot, where I realized that creativity could play a big role in my future.
Despite my passion for art, financial situation kept me from pursuing my dream of becoming an architect or working in advertising or animation. Instead, I enrolled in Business Administration, majoring in Marketing in a university. It was a practical choice—one that would later prove valuable. After graduation, I took short courses in graphic design, balancing my education with work to support myself. At 28, I started a small marketing agency with no fund; competing with larger firms was hard, so I eventually closed the agency to pursue a full-time marketing career in IT.
I poured my heart into carrying out every marketing plan. My dedication earned me recognition and respect, but after four years, I was suddenly dismissed. Despite my frustration, I reminded myself of Steve Jobs’ words: “You have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future.”
Losing my job was not the end—it was a new beginning. I therefore decided to complete my MBA studies and had a chance to be an exchange student abroad and reinvested in my passion by relaunching my marketing agency. In time, it boomed, securing multinational clients through relationships I had developed over the years.
Despite the financial struggles and moments of near-depression, I never gave up. Like Steve Jobs said, “we may not always see how the dots connect at the moment, but when we look back, we realize they form a masterpiece.”
4. Why did the author choose to major in Marketing instead of art?
A. Marketing was her dream. B. She lost her interest in art.
C. Finances limited her choices. D. Her parents advised against art.
5. What does the term “dot” most likely symbolize?
A. Great financial progress. B. Significant turning points.
C. Individual achievements. D. Educational qualifications.
6. What was the author’s response to her unemployment?
A. She abandoned her major. B. She embraced adaptability.
C. She blamed external factors. D. She prioritized making money.
7. Why does the author quote Steve Jobs twice?
A To emphasize a core theme. B. To introduce a new concept.
C. To contrast their experiences. D. To criticize corporate culture.
C
Writer’s block doesn’t discriminate. From fresh-faced novelists to literary legends, this creative paralysis (瘫痪) has universally troubled giants throughout history. Maya Angelou experienced it. George R. R. Martin battled it. And in today’s world of endless scrolling (刷屏) and information overload, we’re facing a creativity crisis like never before.
This crisis has shifted dramatically in recent years. Today’s writers aren’t just battling-their self-doubt but also an attention economy that has turned distraction into a powerful tool. Every message, every scroll or every like represents a potential distraction of the creative process. Yet writers are fighting back, and they’re winning with strategies that redefine our understanding of creative blocks.
To regain their creative flow, writers are adopting innovative solutions. Some turn back to old-fashioned typewriters, avoiding digital distractions through physical typing. Others use VR to create distraction-free virtual spaces. Changing environments, physical or digital, helps break negative patterns and spark creativity. Another emerging trend is the rise of writing collectives, such as The Midnight Oil Collective, which combine cognitive behavioral strategies, timed writing sessions and peer accountability (问责) to overcome blocks and boost productivity.
The message from this creative revival is clear: writer’s block isn’t a creative death sentence — it’s a challenge to be overcome with the right tools and support. The block itself isn’t the enemy; it’s simply a signal that something in the approach needs to change. Whether the change involves adopting old-fashioned technology, diving into VR or joining a writing collective, today’s writers are proving that creativity can’t be permanently blocked — it just needs new channels to flow through.
In this era of constant distraction and information overload, the solutions to writer’s block are evolving as rapidly as the challenges. The key lies not in fighting the block head-on, but in finding new pathways around it. As technology continues to advance and our understanding of creative psychology deepens, the tools for breaking through creative paralysis will only become more advanced and effective.
8. What makes today’s creativity crisis unique?
A. Less reader interest. B. Poor education systems.
C. Digital information overload. D. More competitive markets.
9. Why do some writers prefer typewriters?
A. They quicken internet access. B. They arouse great memories.
C. They simplify writers’ editing. D. They minimize digital distractions.
10. What can be inferred about writer’s block in paragraph 4?
A. Manageable. B. Alternative. C. Fundamental. D. Permanent.
11. What’s the author’s attitude to overcoming writer’s blocks?
A. Openly critical. B. Cautiously doubtful. C. Emotionally neutral. D. Firmly optimistic.
D
Several years ago, a team of neuroscientists from the University of Southern California observed an extraordinary phenomenon — a subject mouse was attempting to revive its anesthetized (麻醉的) cage-mate with something like first aid. Similar behaviors have been informally documented in other species, including elephants and dolphins.
Recently, Li Zhang and his colleagues show that unconscious mice elicit a series of behaviors from their cage-mates that seem to speed up their recovery from anesthesia. Oxytocin neurons (催产素神经元) are actually found to stir up these revival-like behaviors in mice, researchers reported in the journal Science.
The team conducted experiments by presenting a subject mouse with both an unconscious mouse and an active mouse. They observed that the subject mouse interacted more with the unconscious mouse. First came the gentle smelling and licking, followed by mouth biting and tongue pulling if the unconscious mouse remained unresponsive. Further research reveals mice respond more to familiar mice than to strangers, occasionally to dead mice, but rarely to active or sleeping mice. Obviously, they don’t just respond; they evaluate the situation and recognize identities.
The interventions, particularly tongue pulling, appeared to somewhat benefit the unconscious mouse’s recovery. However, Peggy Mason, a neuroscientist at the University of Chicago, questions whether the mouse intended to help or was merely curious, especially if they knew each other. To test for this possibility, the researchers repeated their experiment over five days, observing the continuous display of the behavior. If simply driven by curiosity, this behavior would decrease over time.
The researchers found that oxytocin is crucial in helping activating this inborn “first-aid-like” behavior in mice. Given oxytocin is common across the animal kingdom, Zhang suspects that such behaviors might be widespread due to their potential benefits. “That remains to be seen,” says Mason. Nevertheless, the study suggests that animals engage in the emotions and behaviors of others around them in a much richer way than previously understood.
12. What does the underlined word “elicit” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A. Generate. B. Speed. C. Observe. D. Recognize.
13. What behavior did Zhang’s team observe in mice?
A. Interacting more with active mice. B. Ignoring familiar mice deliberately.
C. Attacking sleeping mice frequently. D. Attempting to aid unconscious mates.
14. Why was the experiment repeated across a five-day period?
A. To test the effectiveness of tongue pulling.
B. To observe changes in mice’s social connections.
C. To identify the motive behind mice’s “first-aid” acts.
D. To measure the recovery speed for unconscious mice.
15. What is the best title for this passage?
A. Oxytocin’s Universal Role in Animal Societies
B. The Hidden Emotional Depth of Animal Species
C. Lab Mice Display “First-Aid” Behaviors to Mates
D. A New Study on Curiosity-Driven Behaviors in Mice
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。
In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining good mental health is crucial for overall well-being. Many people face various challenges that can lead to stress, anxiety and even depression. ____16____ It is important to recognize these issues early and take steps to manage them effectively.
One effective way to improve mental health is through mindfulness practices. Mindfulness involves paying close attention to the present moment without judgment. ____17____ By doing so, individuals can reduce stress and improve their emotional well-being. For example, practicing mindfulness meditation for just a few minutes each day can help calm the mind and increase self-awareness.
____18____ Regular physical activity can release endorphins, which are chemicals in the brain that act as natural painkillers and mood elevators. Exercise can also improve sleep quality, which is essential for mental health. Additionally, maintaining a balanced diet and getting enough rest are important factors in supporting mental well-being.
Another important aspect of mental health is learning to manage emotions effectively. ____19____ In a general way, talking to a trusted friend or writing in a journal is a healthy method to identify and express emotions. Seeking professional help from a therapist or counselor can also be beneficial for those who struggle with persistent emotional issues.
Finally, building and maintaining strong social connections is vital for mental health. ____20____ These connections can provide support, encouragement, and a sense of belonging, which are all important for emotional stability.
By combining these strategies, individuals can take significant steps toward improving their mental health and overall quality of life.
A. Exercise is also a powerful tool.
B. Mental health issues affect daily life.
C. This helps people focus on the present.
D. Friends and family can make a big difference.
E. Mental health is as important as physical health.
F. Many people find it hard to express their feelings.
G. It’s important to recognize the signs of mental health issues.
第三部分 语言知识运用 (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四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Today, while I was handling my groceries at the self-checkout counter, an unexpected minor mishap (小事故) occurred. As I ____21____ my two gallons of milk and placed them in the bagging area, I continued scanning a few more items. Then, I suddenly noticed one milk container ____22____ badly from its base, and within moments, a small milky ____23____ had formed beneath it.
I urgently ____24____ an attendant to remove the damaged ____25____ and get some towels to clean up the mess before I sent the rest of my items to the bagging area. Meanwhile, a young man, accompanied by a woman I ____26____ to be his wife, came over offering ____27____. I remembered seeing them while shopping. Given there were few customers in the store at that time, their familiar faces ____28____. The guy ____29____ went back and grabbed a fresh gallon just as I was finishing scanning. I extended my heartfelt _____30_____ to him. Smiling, he replied in high spirits, “My pleasure! Don’t forget about the most important _____31_____!” as he gestured humorously toward the wine bottle still in my cart. I laughed heartily and waved as the couple _____32_____ with their purchases.
His simple act truly _____33_____ my day and served as a beautiful reminder that kindness exists in _____34_____ moments. Undoubtedly, his wife is lucky to share life with such a (an) _____35_____ soul.
21. A. scanned B. packed C. shifted D. checked
22 A. spilling B. leaking C. shaking D. melting
23. A. mark B. pool C. ocean D. flood
24. A. invited B. phoned C. shouted D. signaled
25 A. box B. bottle C. package D. container
26. A. hoped B. claimed C. assumed D. proved
27. A. cash B. advice C. service D. assistance
28. A. stood out B. faded away C. showed up D. passed by
29. A. secretly B. calmly C. swiftly D. finally
30. A. gratitude B. recognition C. sympathy D. satisfaction
31. A. milk B. item C. towel D. bottle
32. A. left B. stepped C. wandered D. disappeared
33. A. tested B. saved C. extended D. brightened
34. A. critical B. special C. ordinary D. magical
35. A. good-tempered B. open-minded C. kind-hearted D. strong-willed
第Ⅱ卷 (非选择题,满分55分)
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。
According to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA), China is steadily advancing its manned lunar exploration program. With all the research and construction work ____36____ (progress) as scheduled, the mission of landing Chinese astronauts on the moon by 2030 is within reach.
Key elements, including the Long March 10 rocket, Mengzhou crewed spacecraft, Lanyue lunar lander, Wangyu lunar suit, and Tansuo crewed rover, are currently in ____37____ early prototyping (原型机) phase. Meanwhile, at Hainan’s Wenchang Space Launch Center, the construction of new facilities is underway ____38____ the ground-system designs have been finalized.
Once ____39____ (realize), thus historic mission will make China the second nation to carry out crewed lunar landings after the US, significantly boosting ____40____ (it) global space standing. The mission involves two Long March 10 rocket ____41____ (launch) to transport Lanyue and Mengzhou from Wenchang to lunar orbit. After reaching their preset positions, they will rendezvous (汇合) and dock. There, two crew members will transfer to the lander, ____42____ will then undock and implement an engine-assisted soft landing. On the moon, they will drive the Tansuo rover ____43____ (conduct) scientific tasks and collect samples. Upon ____44____ (complete) of their assignments, they will return to the lunar-orbiting spacecraft and eventually head back to Earth.
Recently, to ensure this mission’s success, China ____45____ (select) its fourth group of astronauts, who are currently training for lunar landing and surface operations.
第四部分 写作 (共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华,在“世界环境日”到来之际,你校英文报将举办以“If the Earth Could Speak”为主题的英语征文活动。请你以地球的口吻写一篇短文投稿。
内容包括:
1. 对人类某些行为的感受;
2. 对人类的提醒和希望。
注意:
1. 词数80个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
A Cry from Mother Earth: Listen Up, Humans!
Dear humans, I have watched over you for hundreds of thousands of years.
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第二节 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When my daughter turned seven, she asked about my job. “I teach adults to draw at a college,” I explained. Her eyes widened. “But ... why do they need to learn? Did they forget how?” The question cut through me.
Children use crayons like magic sticks. That week, she drew a “Mars Palace” where astronaut-princesses rode rainbow rockets. I once dreamed too big. At twelve, I trained daily to be a tennis champion, racket (球拍) making shiny lines in summer sun. At sixteen, I filled notebooks with drawings—spaceships flying through space holes, heroes saving cities with paint. But adulthood threw those dreams into neat, dusty boxes labeled “Childish Things.”
“Be practical,” I told myself when choosing a business degree. “Art doesn’t pay bills.” Yet late at night, I saw my younger self in the mirror—a ghost holding empty drawing-books.
One October afternoon, everything changed. My daughter begged to explore the store room. Beneath old bags, we found a box, inside which lay my teenage treasures: a tennis ticket piece, a ribbon from a school art fair, and most amazingly, a drawing book. Its pages were full of crazy ideas — trees with magic fruits, trains under ocean waves. “Mom!” she gasped, touching a lion with wings I drew when I was her age, “Why stop believing these?”
That night, I sat in front of a blank canvas (画布). The moonlight shone on my hands. The lion’s eyes in my old drawing seemed to ask me, “When did you stop dreaming?” Suddenly, I realized I had stopped myself by always needing a clear plan before I let myself dream.
The next morning, I bought new paints. I didn’t paint normal things like trees or houses. I used bright purples and golds. My daughter danced around me, using her fingers to make clouds. We painted dogs doing math and dinosaurs growing flowers. For the first time in twenty years, I felt free again.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Three months later, the community announced a painting contest.
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At the award ceremony, a silver-haired judge approached me.
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