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天津市天津市和平区2024-2025学年高二下学期6月期末
英语试题
温馨提示: 本试卷包括第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两部分, 共100分。考试时间100分钟,(请把答案写在答题纸上), 祝同学们考试顺利!
第I卷选择题(共75分)
第一部分: 听力(共两节, 满分 15分)
第一节(共 5 小题: 每小题1分, 满分5分)
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后, 你将有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。
1. What does the woman offer to do for the man?
A. Prepare for a party. B. Return a book. C. Lend him her car.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In the woman's house. B. In the man's office. C. In a clothes shop.
3. What will the speakers take to the party?
A. Ice cream. B. A cake. C. Orange juice.
4. What does the man mean?
A. The ticket is too expensive.
B. The game isn't worth seeing.
C. They have lost all the money.
5. What are the speakers talking about?
A. A building. B. A movie. C. A street.
第二节(共10小题: 每小题1分, 满分10分)
听下面几段材料。每段材料后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段材料前, 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。每段材料读两遍。
听下面一段对话, 回答第6至第8小题。
6. Why did the man miss the meeting this morning?
A. He went to see his dentist.
B. He had to pick up Ms. Tan.
C. He had lunch with Joan.
7. Who will prepare the report for the man?
A. Mr. Lee. B. Lisa. C. Joan.
8. Where could Mr. Lee be now?
A. In his office. B. At the airport. C. In the meeting room.
听下面一段对话, 回答第9至11题。
9. Why does the man give up the tickets in the lower balcony?
A. The tickets have been sold out.
B. He prefers the seats in the center.
C. There are no four seats together.
10. How will the man get the tickets?
A. He will collect them himself.
B. The woman will mail them to him.
C. He will ask his friends to pick them up.
11. When will the man get to the theater on Thursday night?
A. By 6:00. B. By 7:00. C. By 8:00.
听下面一段对话, 回答第 12 至 15 题。
12. Why was Radio Caroline illegal when it was first established?
A. It was the first radio station for music lovers.
B. It was operated from a ship at sea.
C. It failed to get a broadcasting license.
13. What do we know about Radio Caroline?
A. It closed down inl964.
B. It was popular with the young.
C. It was started by a ship owner.
14. What can visitors see at the exhibition?
A. Several DJs of Radio Caroline.
B. Books signed by The Beatles.
C. Letters from music fans.
15. When will the exhibition begin?
A. In April. B. in May. C. In June.
第二部分: 英语知识运用(共两节, 满分30分)
第一节: 单项填空(共10小题: 每小题1分, 满分10分)
从A、B、C、 D四个选项中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. — Sorry, it’s already 6 o’clock. I have to be off for an appointment.
— ОK. ____________. See you.
A. It couldn’t be better B. Let’s call it a day
C. You’ve got me there D. Take your time
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查情景交际。句意:——抱歉,已经6点了,我得走了,有个约会。——好的,今天就到这里吧,再见。A. It couldn’t be better再好不过了;B. Let’s call it a day今天就到这里吧;C. You’ve got me there 你难倒我了;D. Take your time别着急。根据语境,前文提到时间已晚,说话人需要离开赴约,因此对方应表示结束当前活动或对话,最符合逻辑的是“今天就到这里吧”。故选B项。
2. Despite checking the fuel and battery, the engine ____________ start, leaving us trapped in the middle of nowhere.
A. wouldn’t B. can’t C. mustn’t D. needn’t
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】考查情态动词的用法。句意:尽管检查了油量和电池,发动机却怎么也不肯启动,导致我们被困在这荒无人烟之地。A. wouldn’t不愿意,过去时;B. can’t不能,无法,现在时;C. mustn’t禁止,不得;D. needn’t不必。根据“Despite checking the fuel and battery”可知,句子描述的是反复尝试但失败的过去情境,wouldn’t“不愿意”符合题意,其用法表示过去的习惯或反复性的动作。故选A。
3. Make a note of the questions you want to ask. _______ , you’ll forget some of them.
A. Otherwise B. However C. Moreover D. Therefore
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】考查副词词义辨析。句意:把你想问的问题记下来,否则你会忘记其中一些。A. Otherwise 否则;B. However 然而;C. Moreover 此外;D. Therefore 因此。结合句意可知,这是前一句情况不成立时的结果,因此用 Otherwise“否则”衔接。故选 A。
4. To help us better understand literary works, our teacher compared the writing style of Mark Twain with ____________ of Lin Yutang.
A. those B. that C. ones D. One
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查代词词义辨析。句意:为了帮助我们更好地理解文学作品,我们的老师比较了马克·吐温和林语堂的写作风格。A. those那些;B. that(特指)那;C. ones一个(泛指)(复数);D. One一个(泛指)(单数)。根据句子可知,比较了马克·吐温和林语堂的写作风格,空格处应用“that”代指“the writing style”,表特指,“those”和“ones”代指复数,不符合语境,“One”表示泛指,不符合语境。故选B项。
5. No amount of toys can make up for the love and attention ____________ every child needs.
A. what B. that C. where D. whether
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查定语从句。句意:再多的玩具也无法弥补每个孩子所需要的爱和关注。空处引导限制性定语从句,修饰先行词the love and attention,先行词指物,关系词在从句中作needs的宾语,B项的关系代词that可作引导词。故选B。
6. ____________ you eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, and get plenty of exercise can you really be healthy.
A. Suppose that B. Unless C. Provided that D. Only if
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查状语从句及倒装。句意:只有在摄入充足新鲜蔬果并保持适量运动的情况下,你才能真正保持健康。A. Suppose that假设,假定;B. Unless除非;C. Provided that倘若;D. Only if只有当……时。句子使用了倒装结构can you…,选项中只有Only if“只有当……时”位于句首时会引起主句倒装,引导的是条件状语从句。故选D。
7. A new study has____________ the causes of the disease, and it's likely that a cure will soon be found.
A. made room for B. taken control of
C. lost contact with D. thrown light on
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语辨析。句意:一项新的研究揭示了这种疾病的成因,很可能会很快找到治疗方法。A. made room for为……腾出空间;B. taken control of控制;C. lost contact with失去联系;D. thrown light on使……显得清楚,阐明……。根据后文“the causes of the disease, and it's likely that a cure will soon be found”指新的研究揭示了这种疾病的成因,很可能会很快找到治疗方法。故选D。
8. —This new dress code____________ to everyone at work, employees and employers alike.
—Yes, there is no exception.
A. applies B. submits C. contributes D. adds
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意:——这种新的着装规范适用于所有在工作场所的人员,包括员工和雇主双方。——是的,没有例外情况。A. applies申请,适用于;B. submits提交;C. contributes贡献;D. adds增加。根据后文“to everyone at work, employees and employers alike”,指着装规范适用于所有在工作场所的人员,包括员工和雇主双方。故选A。
9. —The machine is working again!
—Yes, it broke down yesterday, but it___________.
A. has been fixed B. is being fixed
C. had been fixed D. would be fixed
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】考查动词时态。句意:机器又运转了!是的,昨天机器出故障了,但已经被修好了。通过分析语境可知,此处使用现在完成时,表示截至目前已经完成的动作。故选A项。
10. Please play something else instead of Mozart. His music is too slow ____________ at a party.
A. played B. to play
C. being played D. having played
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查固定结构。句意:请播放莫扎特以外的其他音乐。他的音乐在派对上播放太慢了。根据句意,此处表示“太慢而不适合在派对上播放”,使用“too + adj. + to do”结构,“too...to...”结构中用主动形式表被动含义,因此用不定式主动形式,作结果状语。故选B项。
第二节: 完形填空(共20小题; 每小题! 分, 满分20分)
阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 然后从26~45各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
My mind was racing as 1 watched the conference speaker present her data. I was eager to ask how she reached her conclusions. When she finished and the chair opened the floor to questions, my hand ____11____. For me, this was an ____12____. Just a few years prior, speaking up in a lecture hall full of unfamiliar people would have been ____13____.
I started stuttering (口吃) when I was 10. ____14____, I lost a great deal of confidence. Science seemed a refuge and l ____15____ that research requires little communication with others. But I quickly learned that being part of a research team requires ____16____ interactions with colleagues.
During my Ph.D., I faced these challenges as best I could, carefully practiced every speech to deliver over and over. During group meetings ____17____ colleagues already knew about my stutter, I leaned to speak up, asking questions and expressing my opinions. But in a larger audience, such as a seminar or conference, if I had a question, I would wait to ask the speaker ____18____ or — more often than not — keep my queries to myself. Over time, I stopped even thinking about questions about the research and how it might ____19____ to my work.
This all changed when I had to host the post talk discussion of a seminar and prepare a few questions to kick off the Q&A section. I managed to push aside the ____20____ that my stutter might trip me up in front of more senior colleagues. Having ____21____ for so long, I had a hard time even formulating my questions.
The first few talks were quite ____22____ , as I learned to balance listening with pondering over every possible question in my mind. Questions ____23____ my own research appealed to me but might be too specific to ____24____ the rest of the audience? More ____25____ questions might help Ph.D. students better understand some of the concepts discussed, but maybe too basic?
____26____ my uncertainty and stuttering, I forced myself out of my comfort zone and asked the questions that ____27____ to me. As l got more practice week after week, I found myself listening more ____28____ and thinking more deeply. Soon I started to draw ____29____ for solving problems in my research.
Eventually, I found the courage to ask questions in front of large audiences. I still hesitate sometimes, and I carefully choose my words to hide my stutter. But I know that ____30____ my fears has helped me become a better researcher.
11. A. took up B. shot up C. turned up D. stood up
12. A. embarrassment B. assignment C. experiment D. achievement
13. A. unthinkable B. unable C. understandable D. unsuitable
14. A. After all B. On the contrary C. As a consequence D. All in all
15. A. assumed B. maintained C. determined D. illustrated
16. A. occasional B. constant C. demanding D. sincere
17. A. when B. which C. that D. where
18. A. desperately B. slightly C. privately D. exactly
19. A. relate B. stick C. refer D. adapt
20. A. doubt B. concern C. intention D. anticipation
21. A. held back B. thought over C. cast away D. fell behind
22. A. delightful B. meaningful C. stressful D. hopeful
23. A. relating B. regarding C. associating D. connecting
24. A. confuse B. refresh C. confirm D. engage
25. A. general B. significant C. complex D. concrete
26. A. Although B. As C. Despite D. Beneath
27. A. hit B. struck C. appeared D. occurred
28. A. sympathetically B. attentively C. skeptically D. critically
29. A. conclusion B. inspiration C. comparison D. lesson
30. A. confronting B. acknowledging C. harboring D. expressing
【答案】11. B 12. D 13. A 14. C 15. A 16. B 17. D 18. C 19. A 20. B 21. A 22. C 23. B 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. D 28. B 29. B 30. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了患有口吃的作者原本害怕在众人面前提问,但在主持研讨会的问答环节后逐渐克服恐惧,勇敢提问,成为更好的研究者。
【11题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:当她讲完,主持人开始让大家提问时,我的手迅速举了起来。A. took up拿起,开始从事;B. shot up迅速举起;C. turned up出现,调高;D. stood up站起来。根据前文“I was eager to ask how she reached her conclusions.”可知,作者急于提问,所以手迅速举了起来。故选B项。
【12题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:对我来说,这是一项成就。A. embarrassment尴尬;B. assignment任务;C. experiment实验;D. achievement成就。根据后文“Just a few years prior, speaking up in a lecture hall full of unfamiliar people would have been ____ .”和“I started stuttering (口吃) when I was 10.”可知,几年前作者因为口吃不敢在众人面前发言,所以现在能举手提问是一项成就。故选D项。
【13题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:就在几年前,在坐满了陌生听众的演讲厅里发言是不可想象的。A. unthinkable不可想象的;B. unable不能的;C. understandable可以理解的;D. unsuitable不合适的。根据后文“I started stuttering (口吃) when I was 10.”以及“I lost a great deal of confidence.”可知,作者因为口吃失去很多信心,所以在几年前在坐满陌生人的演讲厅发言对作者来说是不可想象的。故选A项。
【14题详解】
考查介词短语辨析。句意:结果,我失去了很多信心。A. After all毕竟;B. On the contrary相反;C. As a consequence结果;D. All in all总的来说。根据前文“I started stuttering (口吃) when I was 10.”可知,因为口吃,所以作者失去了很多信心,前后是因果关系。故选C项。
【15题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:科学似乎是一个避难所,我以为做研究几乎不需要和别人交流。A. assumed以为,假设;B. maintained维持,坚持认为;C. determined决定;D. illustrated说明,举例。根据前文“Science seemed a refuge”和后文“that research requires little communication with others.”可推知,作者原以为做研究不需要和别人交流,所以把科学作为自己的避难所。故选A项。
【16题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:但我很快意识到,作为研究团队的一员需要不断与同事互动。A. occasional偶尔的;B. constant不断的,经常的;C. demanding要求高的;D. sincere真诚的。根据后文“During my Ph.D., I faced these challenges as best I could, carefully practiced every speech to deliver over and over. During group meetings ____ I leaned to speak up, asking questions and expressing my opinions.”可知,作者在博士期间不断地练习在团队会议上发言,说明作为研究团队一员需要经常和同事互动。故选B项。
【17题详解】
考查定语从句关系词辨析。句意:在小组会议上,同事们已经知道我口吃,我学会了发言,提问并表达自己的观点。A. when当……时候;B. which在定语从句中作主语或宾语;C. that在定语从句中作主语或宾语;D. where在定语从句中作地点状语。分析句子可知,先行词是“group meetings”,在从句中作抽象的地点状语,所以用关系副词where引导定语从句。故选D项。
【18题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:但在更多人面前,比如研讨会或会议上,如果我有问题,我会等私下问演讲者——或者更常见的是——把问题藏在心里。A. desperately绝望地;B. slightly稍微;C. privately私下地;D. exactly确切地。根据前文“in a larger audience”以及后文“keep my queries to myself”可知,作者仍不敢在众人面前提问,会选择私下问演讲者。故选C项。
【19题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:随着时间的推移,我甚至不再思考关于这项研究的问题以及它可能与我的工作有什么关联。A. relate关联;B. stick坚持,粘贴;C. refer参考,涉及;D. adapt适应。根据“questions about the research”和“my work”可知,作者不再思考研究问题和自己工作的关联。故选A项。
【20题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我设法抛开了担心,担心我的口吃可能会在更资深的同事面前让我出丑。A. doubt怀疑;B. concern担心;C. intention意图;D. anticipation期待。根据后文“my stutter might trip me up in front of more senior colleagues”可知,作者担心口吃会让自己出丑。故选B项。
【21题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:因为压抑了这么久,我甚至很难组织好我的问题。A. held back抑制,压抑;B. thought over仔细考虑;C. cast away扔掉;D. fell behind落后。根据前文“But in a larger audience, such as a seminar or conference, if I had a question, I would wait to ask the speaker ____ or — more often than not — keep my queries to myself.”可知,作者在很多人面前把问题藏在心里,压抑自己很久了。故选A项。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:最初的几次演讲压力很大,因为我要学会在倾听和思考脑海中每一个可能的问题之间取得平衡。A. delightful令人愉快的;B. meaningful有意义的;C. stressful有压力的;D. hopeful有希望的。根据上文可知,作者患有口吃,本就害怕在众人面前说话,结合前文“The first few talks”和后文“as I learned to balance listening with pondering over every possible question in my mind”可知,作者现在要演讲,要学会平衡倾听和思考问题,所以备感压力。故选C项。
【23题详解】
考查介词和动词词词义辨析。句意:与我自己的研究相关的问题吸引了我,但可能太具体了,无法让其他听众参与进来?A. relating与……有关,常与to搭配;B. regarding关于;C. associating与……联系,常与with搭配;D. connecting连接,常与to/with搭配。根据后文“my own research appealed to me”可知,作者对于关于自己的研究的问题更感兴趣。故选B项。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:与我自己的研究相关的问题吸引了我,但可能太具体了,无法让其他听众参与进来?A. confuse使困惑;B. refresh使恢复精力;C. confirm证实;D. engage使参与。根据前文“too specific”可知,太具体的问题可能无法让其他听众参与进来。故选D项。
【25题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:更一般性的问题可能会帮助博士生更好地理解讨论的一些概念,但也许太基础了?A. general一般的,普通的;B. significant重要的;C. complex复杂的;D. concrete具体的。根据后文“might help Ph.D. students better understand some of the concepts discussed, but maybe too basic”可知,这里说的是更一般性的问题。故选A项。
【26题详解】
考查介词和连词词词义辨析。句意:尽管我心存疑虑又口吃,我还是强迫自己走出舒适区,问出了我想到的问题。A. Although虽然(引导让步状语从句);B. As因为,随着(引导原因或时间状语从句);C. Despite尽管(介词,后接名词或名词短语);D. Beneath在……之下。前后文是转折关系,且“my uncertainty and stuttering”是名词短语,所以用介词despite构成介词短语作让步状语。故选C项。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:尽管我心存疑虑又口吃,我还是强迫自己走出舒适区,问出了我想到的问题。A. hit击打;B. struck撞击,打动;C. appeared出现;D. occurred发生,想到。根据前文“asked the questions”可知,作者问的是自己想到的问题;occur to sb.表示“某人想到”,符合语境。故选D项。
【28题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:随着一周又一周的练习增多,我发现自己听得更专心,思考也更深入了。A. sympathetically同情地;B. attentively专心地;C. skeptically怀疑地;D. critically批判性地。根据前文作者强迫自己提问以及后文“thinking more deeply”可知,作者听得更专心了。故选B项。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:很快我就开始从研究中获得解决问题的灵感。A. conclusion结论;B. inspiration灵感;C. comparison比较;D. lesson教训。根据“for solving problems in my research”可推知,作者从研究中获得了解决问题的灵感。故选B项。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:但我知道,直面恐惧帮助我成为了一名更优秀的研究者。A. confronting直面;B. acknowledging承认;C. harboring心怀;D. expressing表达。根据前文描述作者克服恐惧勇敢提问的过程和“Eventually, I found the courage to ask questions in front of large audiences.”可知,是直面恐惧让作者成为更好的研究者。故选A项。
第三部分: 阅读理解(共15小题: 每小题2分, 满分30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
Launched in 2024, Tsinghua University’s “Qing Xiaoda” is an AI-powered campus assistant providing academic guidance, personalized development tools and campus service integration.
Academic Excellence & Resource Integration
With an internal database of over 8, 000 academic documents and 270 verified university accounts, Qing Xiaoda offers instant responses to course selection, research opportunities, and policy interpretations. AI-powered self-assessment tools for incoming students analyze academic backgrounds to recommend tailored schedules, reducing decision-making time by 40%. The “Smart Scheduler” automates deadline tracking, study group coordination, and resource gap identification. Built-in data analysis tools have enhanced clarity in over 2,000 student presentations, improving communication efficiency.
Personalized Development Pathways
By collecting academic and extracurricular data, the platform constructs dynamic student profiles to identify strengths and growth areas. The “Growth Cloud” feature visualizes progress through interactive dashboards, delivering 56,000 customized development plans and achieving a 37% improvement in goal attainment. A mentorship matching algorithm connects students with faculty based on research interests, fostering collaborative environments.
Cutting-Edge Technology & Security
Developed by Tsinghua’s AI research team, Qing Xiaoda employs models intended for campus-specific tasks. Its advanced natural language processing(NLP) capabilities analyse complex academic papers, summarize research findings, and simulate lab experiments, improving literature review efficiency by 40% in pilot programs. The system possesses multi-layered data protection protocols, encrypting (加密) user information and anonymizing (匿名) data for analysis. A blockchain-based tracking ensures transparency in data usage, following international privacy standards.
Campus Engagement & Services
As a digital hub, Qing Xiaoda connects students to 200+ clubs via interest-based recommendations and offers AR navigation, reducing freshman orientation time by 50%. A real-time cultural calendar with 2,300+ daily updates maintains 89% user engagement. Peer-to-peer tutoring matches students for skill-sharing in programming and languages. Continuous updates, informed by 120,000+ feedback points, ensure adaptability to evolving needs.
31. What is the primary function of Qing Xiaoda’s “Smart Scheduler”?
A. To help analyze research papers.
B. To monitor academic due days and organize resources.
C. To provide AR navigation on campus.
D. To generate personalized development plans.
32. How does Qing Xiaoda ensure data privacy?
A. By using blockchain for transparency. B. By encoding user information and data.
C. By storing data in external servers. D. By sharing data with third-party platforms.
33. The passage is most likely taken from___________.
A. An app operational guide B. A campus announcement
C. A university promotional brochure D. A scientific research paper
【答案】31. B 32. B 33. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了“清小搭”程序的四个功能。
【31题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“The “Smart Scheduler” automates deadline tracking, study group coordination, and resource gap identification.(“智能排课系统”能够自动跟踪截止日期、协调学习小组以及识别资源缺口)”可知,清小搭的“智能日程安排器”的主要功能是用于监控学业截止日期并合理安排资源。故选B。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The system possesses multi-layered data protection protocols, encrypting (加密) user information and anonymizing (匿名) data for analysis.(该系统具备多层数据保护协议,对用户信息进行加密并匿名化数据以供分析)”可知,清小搭通过对用户信息和数据进行加密确保数据隐私。故选B。
【33题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Launched in 2024, Tsinghua University’s “Qing Xiaoda” is an AI-powered campus assistant providing academic guidance, personalized development tools and campus service integration.(清华大学的“清小搭”项目将于2024年推出,它是一款由人工智能驱动的校园助手,能够提供学术指导、个性化的成长工具以及校园服务整合等功能)”以及文章主要介绍了“清小搭”的四个功能。可知,文章出自一份大学的宣传手册。故选C。
B
You have probably heard the expression “watching the world go by.” I guess it is usually used in the context of just passing time, relaxing, and not doing anything, just observing, sort of a state of inaction.
For me this expression has a new meaning. It literally means watching the world go by! As I stare out the window up here I see the Earth slowly rotating in the opposite direction. I guess you could see it both ways: some may see it as if they are stationary and the Earth is rotating, like I do: and some may see it as if the Earth is stationary and they are rotating. The reality is that we are both rotating in the same direction but the station is going about 20 times faster than Earth so it makes it feel like the Earth is rotating in the opposite direction.
During sunlight (daytime) you can see hundreds of shades of blue in the oceans depending on the depth of the ocean and how the sun is reflecting off the surface. The cities are easily distinguishable because they look like someone took a spade (铁锹) and messed up the ground in that area. The agricultural lands have specific geometric shapes and demonstrate different colors based on the crop and the type of soil. You cannot see any borders; you cannot tell where one country ends and another one starts; the only border you see is the border between land and water.
The best part and by far my favorite view up here is the view of the universe at night. The stars up here are unbelievable! It looks like someone has spread diamond dust over a black velvet blanket. The Milky Way is easily visible, like a rainbow of stars over the entire earth. I cannot keep my eyes off them. These are the most peaceful moments I have had in my life and I feel a great source of positive energy. I have a hard time sleeping too long because I keep forcing my eyes open to just see this beauty and take it all in only a second longer.
Good night! My window awaits me so I can watch the world go by and feel all your tears and laugher from below.
34. The passage is most probably written in ________.
A. the writer’s study B. a school library
C. the space station D. a research balloon
35. According to the passage, why does the Earth appear to rotate in the opposite direction from the ISS?
A. Because the space station is stationary while the Earth rotates.
B. Because the space station rotates in the opposite direction of the Earth.
C. Because the space station orbits the Earth much faster than the Earth’s rotation speed.
D. Because the Earth’s rotation speed is 20 times faster than the space station.
36. What can we infer from the author’s description of the night view?
A. The author is not used to the space environment.
B. The beauty of the universe makes the author excited and reluctant to sleep.
C. The stars in space are similar to what we see on Earth.
D. The author feels lonely while looking at the universe at night.
37. The tone of this passage can be best described as ________.
A. informative and objective B. humorous and light-hearted
C. emotional and enthusiastic D. mysterious and suspenseful
【答案】34. C 35. C 36. B 37. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者从国际空间站的视角描述观察地球与宇宙的独特体验:白天可见海洋、城市和农田的细节,夜晚则沉醉于璀璨星空,并抒发对太空美景的震撼与留恋。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“For me this expression has a new meaning. It literally means watching the world go by! As I stare out the window up here I see the Earth slowly rotating in the opposite direction. (对我来说,这个表达有了新的含义。它现在字面意思就是看着世界流转!当我从高处的窗口望出去时,我看到地球正缓缓朝相反方向旋转)”可知,作者从高处的窗户观察地球旋转,说明作者身处空间站中。故选C项。
【35题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“The reality is that we are both rotating in the same direction but the station is going about 20 times faster than Earth so it makes it feel like the Earth is rotating in the opposite direction. (实际情况是,我们其实在朝同一方向旋转,只是空间站的运行速度比地球自转快了约20倍,因此产生了地球在反向旋转的错觉)”可知,空间站绕地球运行的速度远快于地球自转速度,因此从国际空间站看地球似乎在反向旋转。故选C项。
36题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中“The stars up here are unbelievable! It looks like someone has spread diamond dust over a black velvet blanket. The Milky Way is easily visible, like a rainbow of stars over the entire earth. I cannot keep my eyes off them. These are the most peaceful moments I have had in my life and I feel a great source of positive energy. I have a hard time sleeping too long because I keep forcing my eyes open to just see this beauty and take it all in only a second longer. (这里的星空简直不可思议!仿佛有人将钻石粉末撒在了黑色天鹅绒毯上。银河清晰可见,如同横跨整个地球的星辰彩虹。我完全无法移开视线——这是我生命中最宁静的时刻,能感受到源源不断的正能量。我甚至舍不得睡太久,总是强撑着眼皮,只为多欣赏一秒这壮丽景象,多沉浸一刻这绝美画面)”可知,作者反复强调星空带来的震撼以及自己的留恋,由此可知,宇宙之美让作者兴奋且不愿入睡。故选B项。
37题详解】
推理判断题。作者在第四段中“The stars up here are unbelievable! (这里的星空简直不可思议)”和“These are the most peaceful moments I have had in my life and I feel a great source of positive energy. (是我生命中最宁静的时刻,能感受到源源不断的正能量)”使用了大量主观的赞美词汇,并在结尾“Good night! My window awaits me so I can watch the world go by and feel all your tears and laugher from below. (晚安!我的舷窗正等待着我,让我能继续凝望这流转的世界,感知你们在地球上的每一滴泪水与欢笑)”表达自己的个人情感,由此可知,作者用充满感情且热情的语调分享太空体验。故选C项。
C
From Monday to Friday, many of us have an early start and a long day. By the time we’ve gone to bed and managed to fall asleep, we’ve been woken up by the alarm to do it all again. Come the weekend, and we’re totally exhausted. We sleep in way past our usual wake-up time just to stay in sync (协调、一致) enough to start again on Monday.
Welcome to social jet lag. That’s the term for the disparity (明显差异) between our working-week sleeping pattern, when our sleep times relate to our responsibilities, and the weekend, when we can wake when we choose. And depending on what type of person you are, the difference can be significant.
For night owls — those whose natural rhythm is to wake and go to bed later — there can be significant health-related issues, according to a recent study published by Taylor and Francis Group online. The study concludes the further the divergence between working-week and weekend sleep times, the greater the health issues — including a higher risk of heart disease and other metabolic problems. And because so many jobs and tasks start early, night owls are effectively forced into harmonizing with the early birds.
So what can night owls do: force themselves to integrate by sacrificing their lie in? “It’s the worst thing you can do,” says Professor Till Rosenberg, professor of chronobiology at the Institute of Medical Psychology at Ludwig-Maximilian University in Munich. This is because people’s sleep pattern is half determined by genetics. The other half correlates with their age and environment. Getting less sleep is unlikely to realign (重新校准) your genetic tendencies.
Our bodies evolved to coordinate with the rise and fall of the Sun. We should feel sleepy as the light dissipates. But modern life, with its artificial light and modern devices, such as computers and smartphones, means we have deviated. Now we are exposed to more light for longer periods of time, keeping our bodies awake longer. For night owls, who already tend to sleep later, this delays things even further.
One solution, beyond changing society’s early-start tendencies, is to reorient our body clock by manipulating our exposure to light by taking more sunlight in the morning and minimizing the amount of artificial light we are exposed to in the evening — particularly on electronic devices — we can rebalance our bodies to feel sleepy earlier. It’s far from easy, but better that than losing your whole weekend to sleep.
38. According to the passage, what is the main cause of social jet lag?
A. The natural rhythm of night owls. B. The difference between workdays and weekends.
C. The use of artificial light. D. The lack of sunlight in the morning.
39. According to the passage, what might be a reason why night owls struggle with social jet lag more than early birds?
A. They have more demanding jobs.
B. They are genetically predisposed to stay up late.
C They prefer to sleep during the day.
D. They are less disciplined with their sleep schedules.
40. What is the primary purpose of the passage?
A. To argue for a change in society’s work hours.
B. To explain the concept of social jet lag and its potential health impacts.
C. To promote the use of artificial light.
D. To compare the lifestyles of night owls and early birds.
41. In the context of the passage, what does “lie in” in paragraph 4 most likely mean?
A. A period of rest after illness. B. A delay in starting work.
C. A comfortable bed. D. Sleeping in late.
【答案】38. B 39. B 40. B 41. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了“社会性时差”,即工作日与周末睡眠时间差异的概念,指出其对夜猫子群体的健康风险,并建议通过调节光照来调整生物钟,而非强行改变基因决定的睡眠模式。
【38题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“That’s the term for the disparity (明显差异) between our working-week sleeping pattern, when our sleep times relate to our responsibilities, and the weekend, when we can wake when we choose. (这个术语指的是因责任而固定睡眠时间的工作日与可以自由选择起床时间的周末之间的睡眠模式差异)”可知,社会性时差的主要原因是工作日和周末睡眠模式存在差异。故选B项。
【39题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“This is because people’s sleep pattern is half determined by genetics. The other half correlates with their age and environment. Getting less sleep is unlikely to realign (重新校准) your genetic tendencies. (这是因为人们的睡眠模式有50%由基因决定,另外50%则与年龄和环境相关。单纯减少睡眠时间很难改变基因决定的生理倾向)”可知,夜猫子比早起者更难适应社会性时差,可能是因为他们基因上倾向于晚睡。故选B项。
【40题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文,尤其是第二段中“Welcome to social jet lag. (欢迎了解“社会性时差”)”和第三段中“The study concludes the further the divergence between working-week and weekend sleep times, the greater the health issues — including a higher risk of heart disease and other metabolic problems. (研究表明,工作日与周末睡眠时间的差异越大,健康问题就越严重——包括心脏病及其他代谢类疾病的风险显著升高)”可知,文章围绕social jet lag“社会性时差”展开,介绍了其概念、成因、健康风险及应对措施,可推知其主要目的是解释社会性时差的概念及其潜在健康影响。故选B项。
【41题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第三段中“For night owls — those whose natural rhythm is to wake and go to bed later (对于“夜猫子”——即那些天生作息较晚、习惯晚睡晚起的人群而言)”可知,夜猫子习惯晚睡晚起,因此让他们融入的话需要他们牺牲“睡懒觉”,画线部分指“睡懒觉”。故选D项。
D
Years ago, as a young business reporter, I interviewed an advertising executive who ran a fast-food chain account. I was there to ask about the latest campaign. But when I sat down, he wanted to talk about writing fiction. He spent hours meeting with clients and crafting slogans, but he dreamed to being a novelist instead.
I remember thinking: Sure, you and everybody else.
A decade or so later, however, I was surprised to see the adman on TV, holding up his new book. James Patterson had morphed from advertising executive into best-selling author. He has since published more than 100 New York Times best sellers and co-authored books with the likes of Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton.
“Maybe I was delusional (妄想的), but I never thought of myself as an advertising person,” he told me when I asked how he’d done it. “I always planned to be a writer. I hoped to be a writer. It was always in my head.”
Mr. Patterson’s ability to see himself as a writer illustrates a concept known as “possible selves.” It describes how people envision their futures: what they may become, or want to become, or even fear becoming.
A possible self can take you beyond daydreams, which are often fleeting and not necessarily grounded in reality. It can come to fruition “if you build a bridge from your now self to the possible self,” Dr. Markus said.
If you’re regularly dreaming of a different career, enroll in a course, shadow someone. take up a hobby or a side job. But don’t quit your job just yet. An analysis of career-transition research concluded that successful reinventions require adjustments and re-evaluations as you go. Mr. Patterson, for example, wrote almost a dozen books while still at his ad agency; he found his style only after many tries.
“We have a certain degree of difficulty in seeing our own” abilities, said Richard Tedeschi, a psychologist. An expert companion doesn’t have to be a therapist; it can be a supportive person who knows your strengths and weaknesses — and opens your eyes to potential selves you hadn’t considered.
As you think through next steps, try looking toward dormant ties (people with whom you haven’t spoken in years) or weak ties (people you know only casually). Reams of research have found that whether you’re job hunting or seeking breakthrough advice, people in your larger network are more likely to help surface fresh ideas than those closest to you are.
42. What was the author’s initial attitude toward James Patterson’s dream of being a novelist?
A. It is not mentioned in the passage.
B. It is hard for the author to judge the likelihood.
C. It is not difficult to achieve for him and everybody else.
D. It is beyond imagination given his condition at that time.
43. Which of the following statements is true concerning possible selves?
A. Our possible selves are not necessarily rooted in reality.
B. Our possible selves can only be envisioned by ourselves.
C. Our possible selves are crucial for us to realize our dreams.
D. Our possible selves are always the positive version of ourselves.
44. How can we build a bridge from our “now” self to the possible-self according to the passage?
A. We can find an expert companion to monitor our progress.
B. We can take a course and learn from others’ successful experience.
C. We can share our possible selves and long-term goals with friends.
D. We can seek less inspiration from our weak ties than those close to us.
45. What does the author most want to tell us from the passage?
A. An advertising executive can also be an excellent writer.
B. Picturing a possible self is a key step to making a difference.
C. Take action is the most important thing in realizing one’s cream.
D. Addressing one’s shortcomings is vital for us to improve ourselves.
【答案】42. D 43. A 44. B 45. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。主要讲述广告主管James Patterson实现成为作家的梦想的故事,并由此引出“可能的自我”的概念,阐述其对个人转变的重要性。
【42题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段关键句“A decade or so later, however, I was surprised to see the adman on TV, holding up his new book. (然而,大约十年后,我惊讶地看到这位广告人在电视上举起他的新书。)”可知,看到詹姆斯·帕特森在电视上举起他的新书,作者感到惊讶;由此可知,作者对詹姆斯·帕特森成为小说家的梦想最初的态是消极的,考虑到他当时的情况,这简直超出了想象。故选D项。
【43题详解】
细节理解题。根据第六段关键句“A possible self can take you beyond daydreams, which are often fleeting and not necessarily grounded in reality. (一个可能的自我可以让你超越白日梦,白日梦往往转瞬即逝,不一定植根于现实。)”可知,一个可能的自我不一定植根于现实。故选A项。
【44题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第三段关键句“If you’re regularly dreaming of a different career, enroll in a course, shadow someone. (如果你经常梦想着不同的职业,那就报名参加一门课程,跟随某人。)”可知,如果你经常梦想着不同的职业,搭建一座从“现在”的自我到可能的自我的桥梁,可以报名参加一门课程,跟随某人的经验,由此可知,要想搭建一座从“现在”的自我到可能的自我的桥梁,我们可以上一门课,学习别人的成功经验。故选B项。
【45题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段““Maybe I was delusional (妄想的), but I never thought of myself as an advertising person,” he told me when I asked how he’d done it. “I always planned to be a writer. I hoped to be a writer. It was always in my head.”(‘也许我是妄想,但我从来没有想过自己是一个广告人。’当我问他是如何做到这一点时,他告诉我:‘我一直计划成为一名作家。我希望成为一名作家。它一直在我的脑海里。’)”以及第五段关键句“Mr. Patterson’s ability to see himself as a writer illustrates a concept known as “possible selves.”(帕特森先生将自己视为作家的能力说明了一个被称为‘可能的自我’的概念。)”可知,作者在文章通过Patterson的案例,介绍了“可能的自我”的概念,强调想象一个可能的自我可以帮助你改变现状,实现目标;由此可知,作者想告诉我们想象一个可能的自我是改变现状的关键一步。故选B项。
第II卷 非选择题(共25分)
注意事项:
1. 请用黑色墨水的钢笔或签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。
2. 本卷共16小题, 共35分。
第一部分 阅读表达(共5小题; 每小题2分, 满分10分)
阅读表达
A young man, full of vitality and determination, applied for a job as a farmhand. When the farmer, inquired about his qualifications, the young man uttered: “I can sleep through a storm.” This puzzling response left the farmer in a state of bewilderment (搞不清状况). However, his confidence and earnestness in his eyes that made the farmer decide to give him a chance. So, he hired the young man, curious to see what lay behind his claim.
A few weeks glided by uneventfully. Then, one night, the farmer and his wife were jolted awake by a fierce storm. The howling wind tore through the valley like a wild beast, and the thunderous roars of thunder seemed to shake the very foundation of their house. In a panic, the farmer leapt out of bed, his heart pounding wildly, and rushed to call for his newly hired hand. But to his astonishment, the young man was snoring loudly, undisturbed by the chaos outside.
Despite his initial annoyance, the farmer knew he had to act quickly. Together with his wife, they began to check everything on the farm. They discovered that the shutters, which could have been easily ripped off by the powerful wind, had been securely fastened. Next to the fireplace, a generous supply of logs had been neatly piled, ready to keep them warm in case the power went out. As they inspected their property further, they found that the farm tools, which were vulnerable to the elements, had been carefully placed in the storage shed. The belts of wheat, which could have been ruined by the rain, had been bound and wrapped in tarpaulins (防水布). The tractor, a valuable asset, had been safely moved into its garage. The barn was locked tight, and even the animals were calm and had an ample supply of feed.
It was then that the farmer finally got the profound meaning of the young man’s words. “I can sleep through a storm”, which meant that he had anticipated the potential dangers of a storm and had taken all the necessary precautions. He had done his job loyally and faithfully, leaving no room for worry or chaos.
The moral holds that in our lives preparation and diligence during peaceful times arc the keys to achieving peace and security during difficulties. if we are proactive and equipped to face any challenges that come our way. our futures can be safeguarded, enabling us to sleep soundly, even when the metaphorical storms of life rage outside.
46. Why did the farmer decide to hire the young man despite being confused by his statement? (no more than 10 words)
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47. When the storm hit how did the farmer and his wife feel initially? And why? (no more than 20 words)
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48. What is the main idea of paragraph 3? (no more than 15 words)
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49. What did the farmer finally understand about the young man’s statement "I can sleep through a storm”? (no more than 15 words)
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50. In your opinion, what kind of person is the young man? And why? (no more than 20 words)
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【答案】46. Because of his confidence and earnestness.
47. They were panicked and worried about the safety of their farm and annoyed at the young man’s being lazy.
48. The specific preparations the young man had done for the storm.
49. He had prepared for the storm in advance.
50. He is far sighted and responsible because the young man made all kinds of preparations in advance for the storm.
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了一位年轻人应聘农场工人,其话语让农场主困惑但仍被雇佣,暴风雨来临时年轻人安睡,农场主后来明白了其话语深意。
【46题详解】
考查细节理解。根据第一段中“However, his confidence and earnestness in his eyes that made the farmer decide to give him a chance.(然而,他眼中的自信和真诚让农场主决定给他一个机会)”可知,尽管农场主对年轻人的话感到困惑,但还是决定雇佣他,原因是年轻人的自信和真诚。故答案为:Because of his confidence and earnestness.
【47题详解】
考查细节理解。根据第二段中“In a panic, the farmer leapt out of bed, his heart pounding wildly, and rushed to call for his newly hired hand. But to his astonishment, the young man was snoring loudly, undisturbed by the chaos outside.(农夫惊慌失措地从床上跳起来,心狂跳,冲过去叫他的新雇工。但令他惊讶的是,这个年轻人正在大声打鼾,没有受到外面混乱的干扰)”和第三段“Despite his initial annoyance, the farmer knew he had to act quickly.(尽管一开始很恼怒,但这位农民知道他必须迅速采取行动)”可知,暴风雨来袭时,农场主和他的妻子起初感到恐慌和担忧,也因为年轻人在睡觉而他们要应对风暴而恼怒。故答案为:They were panicked and worried about the safety of their farm and annoyed at the young man’s being lazy.
【48题详解】
考查主旨大意。根据第三段“Together with his wife, they began to check everything on the farm. They discovered that the shutters... had been securely fastened... As they inspected their property further, they found that the farm tools... had been carefully placed in the storage shed... The belts of wheat... had been bound and wrapped in tarpaulins... The tractor... had been safely moved into its garage... The barn was locked tight, and even the animals were calm and had an ample supply of feed.(农场主和他的妻子开始检查农场上的一切。他们发现百叶窗……已经牢牢固定……他们进一步检查农场时,发现农具……已被小心地放在储物棚里……小麦田……已被捆绑并用防水布包裹……拖拉机……已被安全地移进车库……谷仓紧紧锁着,就连动物们也很平静,有充足的饲料供应)”可知,该段主要描述了年轻人为暴风雨做的具体准备。故答案为:The specific preparations the young man had done for the storm.
【49题详解】
考查细节理解。根据第四段中“‘I can sleep through a storm’, which meant that he had anticipated the potential dangers of a storm and had taken all the necessary precautions.(‘我能在暴风雨中安然入睡’,意思是他已经预料到暴风雨的潜在危险并采取了所有必要的预防措施)”可知,农场主最终明白年轻人说这句话的意思是他提前做好了应对风暴的准备。故答案为:He had prepared for the storm in advance.
【50题详解】
考查推理判断。从年轻人提前为暴风雨做好各种准备可知,他是一个有远见、做事认真负责的人。故答案可以为:He is far sighted and responsible, because the young man made all kinds of preparations in advance for the storm.
第二部分书面表达(满分15分)
51. 假设你是李华,本学期你参加了你校与英国某高中的交换学习活动,现已回国。请你给寄宿家庭的Mrs Chris写一封邮件,感谢她的照顾和在你学习期间对你提高英语口语和熟悉英国文化方面所给予的帮助。
注意:
1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,使内容充实、行文连贯。
参考词汇:寄宿家庭homestay family
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Best regards,
Li Hua
【答案】One possible version:
Dear Mrs. Chris,
I want to express my deepest gratitude for your warm hospitality during my exchange program.
Living with your family was an unforgettable experience. Not only did you provide a comfortable home, but you also went out of your way to ensure I quickly adapted to local life. I truly appreciate your patience in helping me improve my spoken English — our daily conversations made a huge difference! Thank you also for introducing me to British culture, from afternoon tea to local traditions. I now understand and appreciate the UK much more.
Please extend my thanks to your family. I’ll always cherish the memories we created together. Looking forward to welcoming you in China someday!
Best regards,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。题目要求学生以李华的身份,给交换学习活动中寄宿家庭的Mrs Chris写一封感谢信,从照顾、帮助提高英语口语和帮助熟悉英国文化三个方面对她表示感谢。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
表达:express→convey, voice
难忘的:unforgettable→memorable, indelible
确保:ensure→guarantee
适应:adapt to→get used to adjust to
珍视:cherish→treasure
2. 句式拓展
合并简单句
原句:Thank you also for introducing me to British culture, from afternoon tea to local traditions. I now understand and appreciate the UK much more.
拓展句:Thank you also for introducing me to British culture, from afternoon tea to local traditions, because of which, I now understand and appreciate the UK much more.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Not only did you provide a comfortable home, but you also went out of your way to ensure I quickly adapted to local life. (运用了not only置于句首引起的部分倒装、that引导宾语从句并被省略)
[高分句型2] I’ll always cherish the memories we created together. (运用了that/which引导限制性定语从句并被省略)
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英语试题
温馨提示: 本试卷包括第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两部分, 共100分。考试时间100分钟,(请把答案写在答题纸上), 祝同学们考试顺利!
第I卷选择题(共75分)
第一部分: 听力(共两节, 满分 15分)
第一节(共 5 小题: 每小题1分, 满分5分)
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后, 你将有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。
1. What does the woman offer to do for the man?
A. Prepare for a party. B. Return a book. C. Lend him her car.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In the woman's house. B. In the man's office. C. In a clothes shop.
3. What will the speakers take to the party?
A. Ice cream. B. A cake. C. Orange juice.
4. What does the man mean?
A. The ticket is too expensive.
B. The game isn't worth seeing.
C. They have lost all the money.
5. What are the speakers talking about?
A. A building. B. A movie. C. A street.
第二节(共10小题: 每小题1分, 满分10分)
听下面几段材料。每段材料后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段材料前, 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。每段材料读两遍。
听下面一段对话, 回答第6至第8小题。
6. Why did the man miss the meeting this morning?
A. He went to see his dentist.
B. He had to pick up Ms. Tan.
C. He had lunch with Joan.
7. Who will prepare the report for the man?
A. Mr. Lee. B. Lisa. C. Joan.
8 Where could Mr. Lee be now?
A. In his office. B. At the airport. C. In the meeting room.
听下面一段对话, 回答第9至11题。
9. Why does the man give up the tickets in the lower balcony?
A. The tickets have been sold out.
B. He prefers the seats in the center.
C. There are no four seats together.
10. How will the man get the tickets?
A. He will collect them himself.
B. The woman will mail them to him.
C. He will ask his friends to pick them up.
11. When will the man get to the theater on Thursday night?
A. By 6:00. B. By 7:00. C. By 8:00.
听下面一段对话, 回答第 12 至 15 题。
12. Why was Radio Caroline illegal when it was first established?
A. It was the first radio station for music lovers.
B. It was operated from a ship at sea.
C. It failed to get a broadcasting license.
13. What do we know about Radio Caroline?
A. It closed down inl964.
B. It was popular with the young.
C. It was started by a ship owner.
14. What can visitors see at the exhibition?
A. Several DJs of Radio Caroline.
B. Books signed by The Beatles.
C. Letters from music fans.
15. When will the exhibition begin?
A. In April. B. in May. C. In June.
第二部分: 英语知识运用(共两节, 满分30分)
第一节: 单项填空(共10小题: 每小题1分, 满分10分)
从A、B、C、 D四个选项中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. — Sorry, it’s already 6 o’clock. I have to be off for an appointment.
— ОK. ____________. See you.
A. It couldn’t be better B. Let’s call it a day
C. You’ve got me there D. Take your time
2. Despite checking the fuel and battery the engine ____________ start, leaving us trapped in the middle of nowhere.
A. wouldn’t B. can’t C. mustn’t D. needn’t
3. Make a note of the questions you want to ask. _______ , you’ll forget some of them.
A. Otherwise B. However C. Moreover D. Therefore
4. To help us better understand literary works, our teacher compared the writing style of Mark Twain with ____________ of Lin Yutang.
A. those B. that C. ones D. One
5. No amount of toys can make up for the love and attention ____________ every child needs.
A what B. that C. where D. whether
6. ____________ you eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, and get plenty of exercise can you really be healthy.
A. Suppose that B. Unless C. Provided that D. Only if
7. A new study has____________ the causes of the disease, and it's likely that a cure will soon be found.
A. made room for B. taken control of
C. lost contact with D. thrown light on
8. —This new dress code____________ to everyone at work, employees and employers alike.
—Yes, there is no exception.
A. applies B. submits C. contributes D. adds
9. —The machine is working again!
—Yes, it broke down yesterday, but it___________.
A. has been fixed B. is being fixed
C. had been fixed D. would be fixed
10. Please play something else instead of Mozart. His music is too slow ____________ at a party.
A. played B. to play
C. being played D. having played
第二节: 完形填空(共20小题; 每小题! 分, 满分20分)
阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 然后从26~45各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
My mind was racing as 1 watched the conference speaker present her data. I was eager to ask how she reached her conclusions. When she finished and the chair opened the floor to questions, my hand ____11____. For me, this was an ____12____. Just a few years prior, speaking up in a lecture hall full of unfamiliar people would have been ____13____.
I started stuttering (口吃) when I was 10. ____14____, I lost a great deal of confidence. Science seemed a refuge and l ____15____ that research requires little communication with others. But I quickly learned that being part of a research team requires ____16____ interactions with colleagues.
During my Ph.D., I faced these challenges as best I could, carefully practiced every speech to deliver over and over. During group meetings ____17____ colleagues already knew about my stutter, I leaned to speak up, asking questions and expressing my opinions. But in a larger audience, such as a seminar or conference, if I had a question, I would wait to ask the speaker ____18____ or — more often than not — keep my queries to myself. Over time, I stopped even thinking about questions about the research and how it might ____19____ to my work.
This all changed when I had to host the post talk discussion of a seminar and prepare a few questions to kick off the Q&A section. I managed to push aside the ____20____ that my stutter might trip me up in front of more senior colleagues. Having ____21____ for so long, I had a hard time even formulating my questions.
The first few talks were quite ____22____ , as I learned to balance listening with pondering over every possible question in my mind. Questions ____23____ my own research appealed to me but might be too specific to ____24____ the rest of the audience? More ____25____ questions might help Ph.D. students better understand some of the concepts discussed, but maybe too basic?
____26____ my uncertainty and stuttering, I forced myself out of my comfort zone and asked the questions that ____27____ to me. As l got more practice week after week, I found myself listening more ____28____ and thinking more deeply. Soon I started to draw ____29____ for solving problems in my research.
Eventually, I found the courage to ask questions in front of large audiences. I still hesitate sometimes, and I carefully choose my words to hide my stutter. But I know that ____30____ my fears has helped me become a better researcher.
11. A. took up B. shot up C. turned up D. stood up
12. A. embarrassment B. assignment C. experiment D. achievement
13. A. unthinkable B. unable C. understandable D. unsuitable
14. A. After all B. On the contrary C. As a consequence D. All in all
15. A. assumed B. maintained C. determined D. illustrated
16. A. occasional B. constant C. demanding D. sincere
17. A. when B. which C. that D. where
18. A. desperately B. slightly C. privately D. exactly
19. A. relate B. stick C. refer D. adapt
20. A. doubt B. concern C. intention D. anticipation
21. A. held back B. thought over C. cast away D. fell behind
22. A. delightful B. meaningful C. stressful D. hopeful
23. A. relating B. regarding C. associating D. connecting
24. A. confuse B. refresh C. confirm D. engage
25. A. general B. significant C. complex D. concrete
26. A. Although B. As C. Despite D. Beneath
27. A. hit B. struck C. appeared D. occurred
28. A. sympathetically B. attentively C. skeptically D. critically
29. A. conclusion B. inspiration C. comparison D. lesson
30. A. confronting B. acknowledging C. harboring D. expressing
第三部分: 阅读理解(共15小题: 每小题2分, 满分30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
Launched in 2024, Tsinghua University’s “Qing Xiaoda” is an AI-powered campus assistant providing academic guidance, personalized development tools and campus service integration.
Academic Excellence & Resource Integration
With an internal database of over 8, 000 academic documents and 270 verified university accounts, Qing Xiaoda offers instant responses to course selection, research opportunities, and policy interpretations. AI-powered self-assessment tools for incoming students analyze academic backgrounds to recommend tailored schedules, reducing decision-making time by 40%. The “Smart Scheduler” automates deadline tracking, study group coordination, and resource gap identification. Built-in data analysis tools have enhanced clarity in over 2,000 student presentations, improving communication efficiency.
Personalized Development Pathways
By collecting academic and extracurricular data, the platform constructs dynamic student profiles to identify strengths and growth areas. The “Growth Cloud” feature visualizes progress through interactive dashboards, delivering 56,000 customized development plans and achieving a 37% improvement in goal attainment. A mentorship matching algorithm connects students with faculty based on research interests, fostering collaborative environments.
Cutting-Edge Technology & Security
Developed by Tsinghua’s AI research team, Qing Xiaoda employs models intended for campus-specific tasks. Its advanced natural language processing(NLP) capabilities analyse complex academic papers, summarize research findings, and simulate lab experiments, improving literature review efficiency by 40% in pilot programs. The system possesses multi-layered data protection protocols, encrypting (加密) user information and anonymizing (匿名) data for analysis. A blockchain-based tracking ensures transparency in data usage, following international privacy standards.
Campus Engagement & Services
As a digital hub, Qing Xiaoda connects students to 200+ clubs via interest-based recommendations and offers AR navigation, reducing freshman orientation time by 50%. A real-time cultural calendar with 2,300+ daily updates maintains 89% user engagement. Peer-to-peer tutoring matches students for skill-sharing in programming and languages. Continuous updates, informed by 120,000+ feedback points, ensure adaptability to evolving needs.
31. What is the primary function of Qing Xiaoda’s “Smart Scheduler”?
A. To help analyze research papers.
B. To monitor academic due days and organize resources.
C. To provide AR navigation on campus.
D. To generate personalized development plans.
32. How does Qing Xiaoda ensure data privacy?
A. By using blockchain for transparency. B. By encoding user information and data.
C. By storing data in external servers. D. By sharing data with third-party platforms.
33. The passage is most likely taken from___________.
A. An app operational guide B. A campus announcement
C. A university promotional brochure D. A scientific research paper
B
You have probably heard the expression “watching the world go by.” I guess it is usually used in the context of just passing time, relaxing, and not doing anything, just observing, sort of a state of inaction.
For me this expression has a new meaning. It literally means watching the world go by! As I stare out the window up here I see the Earth slowly rotating in the opposite direction. I guess you could see it both ways: some may see it as if they are stationary and the Earth is rotating, like I do: and some may see it as if the Earth is stationary and they are rotating. The reality is that we are both rotating in the same direction but the station is going about 20 times faster than Earth so it makes it feel like the Earth is rotating in the opposite direction.
During sunlight (daytime) you can see hundreds of shades of blue in the oceans depending on the depth of the ocean and how the sun is reflecting off the surface. The cities are easily distinguishable because they look like someone took a spade (铁锹) and messed up the ground in that area. The agricultural lands have specific geometric shapes and demonstrate different colors based on the crop and the type of soil. You cannot see any borders; you cannot tell where one country ends and another one starts; the only border you see is the border between land and water.
The best part and by far my favorite view up here is the view of the universe at night. The stars up here are unbelievable! It looks like someone has spread diamond dust over a black velvet blanket. The Milky Way is easily visible, like a rainbow of stars over the entire earth. I cannot keep my eyes off them. These are the most peaceful moments I have had in my life and I feel a great source of positive energy. I have a hard time sleeping too long because I keep forcing my eyes open to just see this beauty and take it all in only a second longer.
Good night! My window awaits me so I can watch the world go by and feel all your tears and laugher from below.
34. The passage is most probably written in ________.
A. the writer’s study B. a school library
C. the space station D. a research balloon
35. According to the passage, why does the Earth appear to rotate in the opposite direction from the ISS?
A. Because the space station is stationary while the Earth rotates.
B. Because the space station rotates in the opposite direction of the Earth.
C. Because the space station orbits the Earth much faster than the Earth’s rotation speed.
D. Because the Earth’s rotation speed is 20 times faster than the space station.
36. What can we infer from the author’s description of the night view?
A. The author is not used to the space environment.
B. The beauty of the universe makes the author excited and reluctant to sleep.
C. The stars in space are similar to what we see on Earth.
D. The author feels lonely while looking at the universe at night.
37. The tone of this passage can be best described as ________.
A. informative and objective B. humorous and light-hearted
C. emotional and enthusiastic D. mysterious and suspenseful
C
From Monday to Friday, many of us have an early start and a long day. By the time we’ve gone to bed and managed to fall asleep, we’ve been woken up by the alarm to do it all again. Come the weekend, and we’re totally exhausted. We sleep in way past our usual wake-up time just to stay in sync (协调、一致) enough to start again on Monday.
Welcome to social jet lag. That’s the term for the disparity (明显差异) between our working-week sleeping pattern, when our sleep times relate to our responsibilities, and the weekend, when we can wake when we choose. And depending on what type of person you are, the difference can be significant.
For night owls — those whose natural rhythm is to wake and go to bed later — there can be significant health-related issues, according to a recent study published by Taylor and Francis Group online. The study concludes the further the divergence between working-week and weekend sleep times, the greater the health issues — including a higher risk of heart disease and other metabolic problems. And because so many jobs and tasks start early, night owls are effectively forced into harmonizing with the early birds.
So what can night owls do: force themselves to integrate by sacrificing their lie in? “It’s the worst thing you can do,” says Professor Till Rosenberg, professor of chronobiology at the Institute of Medical Psychology at Ludwig-Maximilian University in Munich. This is because people’s sleep pattern is half determined by genetics. The other half correlates with their age and environment. Getting less sleep is unlikely to realign (重新校准) your genetic tendencies.
Our bodies evolved to coordinate with the rise and fall of the Sun. We should feel sleepy as the light dissipates. But modern life, with its artificial light and modern devices, such as computers and smartphones, means we have deviated. Now we are exposed to more light for longer periods of time, keeping our bodies awake longer. For night owls, who already tend to sleep later, this delays things even further.
One solution, beyond changing society’s early-start tendencies, is to reorient our body clock by manipulating our exposure to light by taking more sunlight in the morning and minimizing the amount of artificial light we are exposed to in the evening — particularly on electronic devices — we can rebalance our bodies to feel sleepy earlier. It’s far from easy, but better that than losing your whole weekend to sleep.
38. According to the passage, what is the main cause of social jet lag?
A. The natural rhythm of night owls. B. The difference between workdays and weekends.
C. The use of artificial light. D. The lack of sunlight in the morning.
39. According to the passage, what might be a reason why night owls struggle with social jet lag more than early birds?
A. They have more demanding jobs.
B. They are genetically predisposed to stay up late.
C. They prefer to sleep during the day.
D. They are less disciplined with their sleep schedules.
40. What is the primary purpose of the passage?
A. To argue for a change in society’s work hours.
B. To explain the concept of social jet lag and its potential health impacts.
C. To promote the use of artificial light.
D. To compare the lifestyles of night owls and early birds.
41. In the context of the passage, what does “lie in” in paragraph 4 most likely mean?
A. A period of rest after illness. B. A delay in starting work.
C. A comfortable bed. D. Sleeping in late.
D
Years ago, as a young business reporter, I interviewed an advertising executive who ran a fast-food chain account. I was there to ask about the latest campaign. But when I sat down, he wanted to talk about writing fiction. He spent hours meeting with clients and crafting slogans, but he dreamed to being a novelist instead.
I remember thinking: Sure, you and everybody else.
A decade or so later, however, I was surprised to see the adman on TV, holding up his new book. James Patterson had morphed from advertising executive into best-selling author. He has since published more than 100 New York Times best sellers and co-authored books with the likes of Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton.
“Maybe I was delusional (妄想的), but I never thought of myself as an advertising person,” he told me when I asked how he’d done it. “I always planned to be a writer. I hoped to be a writer. It was always in my head.”
Mr. Patterson’s ability to see himself as a writer illustrates a concept known as “possible selves.” It describes how people envision their futures: what they may become, or want to become, or even fear becoming.
A possible self can take you beyond daydreams, which are often fleeting and not necessarily grounded in reality. It can come to fruition “if you build a bridge from your now self to the possible self,” Dr. Markus said.
If you’re regularly dreaming of a different career, enroll in a course, shadow someone. take up a hobby or a side job. But don’t quit your job just yet. An analysis of career-transition research concluded that successful reinventions require adjustments and re-evaluations as you go. Mr. Patterson, for example, wrote almost a dozen books while still at his ad agency; he found his style only after many tries.
“We have a certain degree of difficulty in seeing our own” abilities, said Richard Tedeschi, a psychologist. An expert companion doesn’t have to be a therapist; it can be a supportive person who knows your strengths and weaknesses — and opens your eyes to potential selves you hadn’t considered.
As you think through next steps, try looking toward dormant ties (people with whom you haven’t spoken in years) or weak ties (people you know only casually). Reams of research have found that whether you’re job hunting or seeking breakthrough advice, people in your larger network are more likely to help surface fresh ideas than those closest to you are.
42. What was the author’s initial attitude toward James Patterson’s dream of being a novelist?
A. It is not mentioned in the passage.
B. It is hard for the author to judge the likelihood.
C. It is not difficult to achieve for him and everybody else.
D. It is beyond imagination given his condition at that time.
43. Which of the following statements is true concerning possible selves?
A. Our possible selves are not necessarily rooted in reality.
B. Our possible selves can only be envisioned by ourselves.
C. Our possible selves are crucial for us to realize our dreams.
D. Our possible selves are always the positive version of ourselves.
44. How can we build a bridge from our “now” self to the possible-self according to the passage?
A. We can find an expert companion to monitor our progress.
B We can take a course and learn from others’ successful experience.
C. We can share our possible selves and long-term goals with friends.
D. We can seek less inspiration from our weak ties than those close to us.
45. What does the author most want to tell us from the passage?
A. An advertising executive can also be an excellent writer.
B. Picturing a possible self is a key step to making a difference.
C. Take action is the most important thing in realizing one’s cream.
D. Addressing one’s shortcomings is vital for us to improve ourselves.
第II卷 非选择题(共25分)
注意事项:
1. 请用黑色墨水的钢笔或签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。
2. 本卷共16小题, 共35分。
第一部分 阅读表达(共5小题; 每小题2分, 满分10分)
阅读表达
A young man, full of vitality and determination, applied for a job as a farmhand. When the farmer, inquired about his qualifications, the young man uttered: “I can sleep through a storm.” This puzzling response left the farmer in a state of bewilderment (搞不清状况). However, his confidence and earnestness in his eyes that made the farmer decide to give him a chance. So, he hired the young man, curious to see what lay behind his claim.
A few weeks glided by uneventfully. Then, one night, the farmer and his wife were jolted awake by a fierce storm. The howling wind tore through the valley like a wild beast, and the thunderous roars of thunder seemed to shake the very foundation of their house. In a panic, the farmer leapt out of bed, his heart pounding wildly, and rushed to call for his newly hired hand. But to his astonishment, the young man was snoring loudly, undisturbed by the chaos outside.
Despite his initial annoyance, the farmer knew he had to act quickly. Together with his wife, they began to check everything on the farm. They discovered that the shutters, which could have been easily ripped off by the powerful wind, had been securely fastened. Next to the fireplace, a generous supply of logs had been neatly piled, ready to keep them warm in case the power went out. As they inspected their property further, they found that the farm tools, which were vulnerable to the elements, had been carefully placed in the storage shed. The belts of wheat, which could have been ruined by the rain, had been bound and wrapped in tarpaulins (防水布). The tractor, a valuable asset, had been safely moved into its garage. The barn was locked tight, and even the animals were calm and had an ample supply of feed.
It was then that the farmer finally got the profound meaning of the young man’s words. “I can sleep through a storm”, which meant that he had anticipated the potential dangers of a storm and had taken all the necessary precautions. He had done his job loyally and faithfully, leaving no room for worry or chaos.
The moral holds that in our lives preparation and diligence during peaceful times arc the keys to achieving peace and security during difficulties. if we are proactive and equipped to face any challenges that come our way. our futures can be safeguarded, enabling us to sleep soundly, even when the metaphorical storms of life rage outside.
46. Why did the farmer decide to hire the young man despite being confused by his statement? (no more than 10 words)
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47. When the storm hit how did the farmer and his wife feel initially? And why? (no more than 20 words)
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48. What is the main idea of paragraph 3? (no more than 15 words)
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49. What did the farmer finally understand about the young man’s statement "I can sleep through a storm”? (no more than 15 words)
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50. In your opinion, what kind of person is the young man? And why? (no more than 20 words)
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第二部分书面表达(满分15分)
51. 假设你是李华,本学期你参加了你校与英国某高中的交换学习活动,现已回国。请你给寄宿家庭的Mrs Chris写一封邮件,感谢她的照顾和在你学习期间对你提高英语口语和熟悉英国文化方面所给予的帮助。
注意:
1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,使内容充实、行文连贯。
参考词汇:寄宿家庭homestay family
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