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赣州市2024~2025学年度第二学期期末考试
高二英语试卷
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How will the woman go to the post office?
A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. On foot.
2. Where does the conversation take place?
A. At the cleaner’s. B. At the grocer’s. C. At the tailor’s.
3. What tea does Tina usually take?
A. English tea. B. Japanese tea. C. Chinese tea.
4. What is the man doing?
A. Asking for the airport direction.
B. Providing airport transport message.
C. Buying an Airport Express ticket.
5. When was Melissa born?
A In 1972. B. In 1985. C. In 2002.
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,并标在试卷的相应位置。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至7题。
6. What is the man interested in?
A. Visiting cities. B. Traveling abroad. C. Hiking to mountains.
7. What’s the man going to do?
A. Book an overnight hiking tour.
B. Cancel a planned city tour.
C. Go to the company.
听第7段材料,回答第8至9题。
8. What does the man need to do in the lab?
A. Clean the equipment. B. Examine the final results. C. Conduct a new experiment.
9. What’s Charles’s advice for tomorrow evening?
A. Dine together at his home. B. Stay at the lab to work. C. Spend time relaxing.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12三个小题。
10. What is the man?
A. An operator. B. A manager. C. A pilot.
11. How much will the woman pay for the ticket?
A. 416 yuan. B. 520 yuan. C. 624 yuan.
12. What’s the deadline for picking up the ticket?
A. Sept. 18th. B. Sept. 28th. C. Oct. 1st.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16四个小题。
13. Why does the man have to get up at 5 a. m. on the farm?
A. He needs to catch the early bus to the town.
B. He wants to work out in the early morning.
C. Many tasks on the farm require completing.
14. What does the man think of living on the farm?
A. Relaxing and free. B. Exciting but hard-working. C. Peaceful but boring.
15. What does the man advise the woman to do?
A. Go to a place of interest. B. Work hard on a farm. C. Visit a farm with him.
16. What do the speakers talk about?
A. Life in the countryside. B. A farm work routine. C. A summer travel plan.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. Who is going to travel with the speaker’s family?
A. His cousin. B. His brother. C. His father.
18. How many people are making the trip?
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.
19. What do the speaker and his brother disagree on?
A. Tourist routes. B. Tourist budgets. C. Transport choices.
20. What problem might the speaker face when flying back?
A. Extra baggage fee. B. Baggage weight limit. C. Baggage loss.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
If you’re a photographer with a passion for making an impact, we’d love to have you apply for our nonprofit photography workshop in South Africa, which provides you with an opportunity to learn about the role photography can play for nonprofits and document inspiring social and environment al impact initiatives. It’s also a unique way to travel, offering you a fully immersive(沉浸式) cultural experience. You’ll be guided by Anna Lusty, a professional humanitarian photographer, who will provide personal coaching, introduce you to nonprofit photography and support you throughout the experience.
Destination Highlights:
●Learn about humanitarian photography; tell the stories of local-level nonprofits through your lens(镜头)
●Document the work of various social impact organizations and allow them to use your images to raise awareness for their causes
●Learn from a seasoned humanitarian photographer, who will offer both theoretical and practical guidance on a personal level
●Help create a database of strong images for organizations, and grow as a photographer
●Experience a travel destination in a truly unique way, connect with local communities, and learn about important local social development work
Requirements for participation:
Basic photography skills, including camera operation and familiarity with editing software, are required though professional experience is not a must. You must bring your own equipment. A genuine interest in social impact storytelling is essential to create culturally sensitive visuals that reflect nonprofit missions.
Photography Workshop Schedule:
Session& Time
Focus
Session 1: Saturday 6:30 AM-4:00 PM
Education& Gender equality
Session 2: Sunday 8:30 AM-11:30 AM
Food security
Session 3: Sunday 5:30 PM-8:00 PM
Environmental initiatives
1. What opportunity can the nonprofit photography workshop?
A. To learn the history of camera technology.
B. To help protect culture through exhibits.
C. To document social and environmental projects.
D. To be qualified as a professional photographer.
2. What will you get by joining the program?
A. Better photographic skills. B. Various theoretical career training.
C. A collection of traditional pictures. D. A chance to explore at most three careers.
3. Who are the intended participants?
A. Educational experts. B. Environmental critics.
C. Nonprofit organizers. D. Passionate photographers.
B
Some truths are so universal that even children grasp them. Whether obtaining a driver’s license, renewing an ID, or registering a vehicle, one truth remains undeniable: visiting the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is a a very bad modern experience.
Sowmya Nandyala, a 13-year-old from Texas, is several years away from earning her learner’s permit. But when her parents called in to schedule an appointment at their local DMV, they were put on a “six-month” waitlist. “The only quick option was driving 60 miles north,” Nandyala told Austin’s KVUE News. “It shocked me that nobody had solved such a widespread, long-standing issue.”
Using her STEM skills, Nandyala created DriveIt, an app that matches prospective clients with cancelled DMV appointments based on their zip code (邮政编码), distance, and preferred date. “We have a technology that automatically scans for appointments tailored to your preferences and then we automatically book it for you, saving you months of time,” Nandyala said. Just three months after DriveIt launched, Nandyala estimated her app had collectively saved customers over “10 years” of wait time. “John’s appointment changed from May 13th to April 8th, and the day he actually used DriveIt was April 8th,” Nandyala said. “He was able to get a same-day appointment through DriveIt and that saved him over a month and four days of time.”
Currently, DriveIt operates mostly in Texas, but Nandyala hopes to expand it to more states. Her goal is to eventually offer her services nationwide to help individuals across the country access DMV appointments with ease. From dealing with complex appointment systems to providing real-time updates, DriveIt is devoted to making the DMV journey efficient and stress-free. She said, “But our commitment goes beyond convenience — we’re empowering communities by giving individuals control over their time and access to vital services.”
The teen’s innovation highlights a broader lesson: When adults get used to broken systems, innovation-driven youth find smarter fixes. “Solutions often come,” Nandyala says, “from fresh ideas that don’t rely on old habits.”
4. What motivated Nandyala to develop DriveIt?
A. Her family’s experience. B. Her parents’ request.
C A technology competition. D. A school STEM project.
5. Why does Nandyala mention John?
A. To explain DriveIt’s technical process.
B. To emphasize the local DMV’s impact.
C. To criticize the local DMS’s low efficiency.
D. To demonstrate DriveIt’s time-saving advantage.
6. What does Paragraph 4 mainly discuss about DriveIt?
A. Its operations in Texas. B. Its real-time technology.
C. Its nationwide expansion goals. D. Its international partnerships.
7. What does Nandyala’s statement imply about solving long-standing problems?
A. Adults should strictly follow traditional methods.
B. Progress is driven by questioning outdated practices.
C. Technology alone can fix all systemic failures.
D. Young people need adult guidance to succeed.
C
If you’re not getting enough sleep, it will have a bad effect on the body — especially the heart. Poor sleep has been linked to high blood pressure and heart attack, and more.
One solution: catch up on your sleep when you can, especially on weekends. But while that may help you feel more rested, can it really get rid of the heart damage that comes from a sleep-poor work week? According to a new study, it may.
The findings come from an analysis of nearly 91,000 people enrolled in the UK Biobank project. People reported how much sleep they got per night, and those averaging fewer than seven hours — about 22% of the sample group — were considered sleep-deprived (睡眠不足). People in the study briefly wore sleep-tracking devices that allowed the investigators to measure how much additional sleep they got over the weekend. The researchers then followed up on participants’ heart and blood vessel health 14 years later.
Sleep-deprived people who got more sleep on the weekend — sleeping at least 90 minutes more than they usually did during the week — had about a 20% lower risk of various illnesses, including heart failure and stroke, compared to people who slept the least on weekends.
Weekend catch-up sleep may have these effects in multiple ways. Heart rate slows during sleep and blood pressure can fall by 10% to 20%. Poor sleep can also lead to chronic inflammation (慢性炎症), which helps give rise to circulatory plaques (斑块), and catching up on sleep helps relieve that. According to another study, adults who sleep less than five hours a night also have a 200% to 300% increased risk of heart disease.
“Our results show that for the significant part of the population in modern society that suffers from sleep deprivation, those who have the most ‘catch-up’ sleep at weekends have significantly lower rates of heart disease than those with the least,” said study co-author Zechen Liu in a statement.
8. What does the new study focus on?
A. Treating severe sleep disorders. B. Tracking modern people’s sleep habits.
C. Studying sleep deprivation effects. D. Analyzing Biobank’s research method.
9. How is Paragraph 3 developed?
A. By providing examples. B. By presenting research data.
C. By citing statistical results. D. By explaining causes and effects.
10. Which health benefit is directly linked to weekend catch-up sleep?
A. Lowering heart disease risk. B. Removing chronic inflammation.
C. Keeping high spirits. D. Improving the quality of sleep.
11. What is the purpose of citing Zechen Liu’s statement?
A. To discuss research limitations. B. To highlight heart protection.
C. To compare sleep study methods. D. To explain data collection techniques.
D
The energy crisis hasn’t been a crisis for big fossil fuel companies. Companies like BP and Shell have posted greater profits in recent years with gas prices rising greatly. However, a number of families have fallen into fuel poverty in the UK, according to the charity National Energy Action.
Against this background, a quiet revolution has been taking place in the UK, where some communities are taking back energy independence. Encouraged by the falling cost of renewables, some communities across the country are beginning to meet their own energy needs, making them less vulnerable to price jumps, while reducing their carbon emissions at the same time.
One innovative community energy co-operative called South East London Community Energy (Selce) has taken on the double task of expanding the amount of local solar power and handling the growing issue of families being forced to choose between heating and eating. Over the last 10 years, Selce has raised more than £500,000 to provide free solar power for a dozen local community buildings — mostly primary schools. Each year, its team of trained energy advisors helps around 2,000 vulnerable families from falling into fuel debt. The Greenwich-based co-operative has also set up a range of free advice workshops and programs supported by government to help local homes with heat pumps (管道) and solar power. Meanwhile, the government has promised to provide greater support for the community energy department with low-interest loans. So, does this mean a sunny future for groups like Selce?
“It’s definitely good news but we’re waiting to see the details,” says Camilla Berens, one communal director, “Certainly, we can’t stop everything. We live in an area where the support infrastructure (基础建设) is under incredible pressure.” However, she remains optimistic. “Whatever happens, we’ll carry on,” she says. “I really believe that community energy groups like Selce are playing a key role in building the path to a sustainable future.”
12. Why are some communities in the UK fighting for energy independence?
A. To increase the influence of local groups.
B. To prevent families from fuel poverty.
C. To make use of the rising cost of renewables.
D. To gain more control over local resources.
13. What does the underlined word “vulnerable” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Devoted B. Known. C. Used. D. Exposed.
14. Which of the following best describes Selce?
A. Pioneering and promising. B. Profit-driven and ambitious.
C. Incredible but impractical. D. Sustainable but ineffective.
15. Which would be the best title for the text?
A. Heat or Eat: Households Face Food Poverty
B. Profit over People: Fossil Fuels Dominate Markets
C. Power to The People: The Rise of Community Energy
D. Revolution for Progress: Government Funds Clean Energy
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。
The pressures and challenges faced by students in academic, social, and personal areas can have a far-reaching influence on their mental health. As a result, the need for effective support systems and interventions has become more evident than ever before. ____16____
The traditional approach to mental health support often faces challenges such as limited resources and the embarrassment associated with seeking help. ____17____ One of the key areas where AI can make a difference is in mental health monitoring and assessment. AI algorithms (计算) can analyze student data to identify signs of mental health issues. Through machine learning techniques, AI systems can become more precise over time in detecting and predicting mental health conditions. ____18____
AI can also contribute to the prevention of the mental health crisis among students. By monitoring students’ social media activity and online behavior, AI algorithms can identify warning signs of emotional sufferings and potential risk factors. This proactive approach allows for early intervention. ____19____ By employing AI’s ability to analyze large data and detect patterns, universities and institutions can implement (实施) effective strategies to reduce the risk of mental health crisis.
However, it is important to acknowledge the moral considerations and limitations of using AI in student mental health support. Privacy and data security must be prioritized to ensure student information is protected. ____20____ It is crucial to maintain trust and create an environment where students feel safe and supported.
A. Data analysis holds back AI accuracy.
B. This early detection allows for timely intervention.
C. Thankfully, AI can improve students’ learning efficiency greatly.
D. This is where the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) comes into play.
E. Clear guidelines and rules should be established to address possible issues.
F. Mental health professionals can provide high-risk students with appropriate support.
G. However AI tools address these issues by providing accessible and private assistance.
第三部分:语言知识运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
Matt Trevelyan, a conservationist in Yorkshire, had an unusual hike last weekend. Dressed as a 10-foot-tall Eurasian curlew (白腰杓鹬), now ____21____, he hiked 53 miles along Nidderdale Way. The journey aimed to ____22____ Eurasian curlews in England, whose ____23____ decreased by 70% in two decades due to habitat loss and climate change.
Trevelyan’s ____24____ originated from his love for huge puppets (木偶) and concern about curlews. Learning that the number of curlews had declined ____25____, he was sad and decided to walk as a curlew with a costume to raise awareness for the species. The costume was ____26____ from lightweight bamboo and recycled materials.
The hike, ____27____ for World Curlew Day on April 21, was both a physical and ____28____ challenge. Starting at Pateley Bridge, Trevelyan spent a day ____29____ his way across the rolling hills carefully. However, his feet got hurt on the way and the wind nearly ____30____ his costume away. He had to focus on every step, pausing frequently. Yet every pause brought ____31____: Children’s admiration at the “huge bird” and hikers stopping to donate. He made it to his destination, raising funds and ____32____ to protect animals.
The journey was more than a hike. “Curlews are a symbol of our fragile ____33____.” Trevelyan said, “Protecting them is protecting the balance of nature, something we’re ____34____ for. If it takes off, it’s a victory. If I’ve made something that can ____35____, that’s great.”
21. A. increased B. hunted C. endangered D. monitored
22. A. overlook B. highlight C. discover D. attract
23. A. resistance B. weight C. diversity D. population
24. A. inspiration B. anxiety C. appreciation D. anger
25. A. regularly B. slightly C. sharply D. naturally
26. A. transformed B. adapted C. built D. separated
27. A. timed B. exchanged C. named D. delayed
28. A. political B. cultural C. technical D. symbolic
29. A. pushing B. clearing C. making D. rushing
30. A. gave B. carried C. threw D. faded
31. A. conveniences B. disturbances C. changes D. connections
32. A. doubt B. awareness C. pride D. standard
33. A. ecosystem B. economy C. tourism D. transport
34. A. pitiful B. sad C. responsible D. available
35. A. fly B. break C. relax D. restrict
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
语法填空
This week the United Nations launched its 16th Chinese Language Day series, titled “Poetic China: Rhymes and Romance”, at UN headquarters. ___36___ series, integrating tea culture, calligraphy and poetry, aimed to draw wisdom from China’s classical heritage(遗产), seeking to collect cultural strength and a ___37___(share) vision in the face of global challenges.
The opening reception, ___38___ was attended by UN staff and international guests, featured outstanding speakers, including diplomats and heritage experts. Chen Li described Chinese as a “golden key” ___39___ civilizational exchange.
Organized by the UN Staff Recreation Council Chinese Book Club, the event combined a live calligraphy ___40___(demonstrate), three bilingual books, and a tea ceremony ___41___(enrich) cross-cultural dialogue in these three areas. Lectures and immersive experiences further deepened engagement. On Thursday, linguists(语言学家) will guide audiences through classical poems linked to the 24 solar ___42___(term), while tea masters will reveal the philosophy behind Chinese tea. ___43___(tradition) medicine will be explored through talks, exhibitions, and hands-on sessions.
Over the past two days, the series ___44___(bridge) history and modernity through exhibitions and interactions. It has also emphasized Chinese as a UN official language, inviting global audiences to engage ___45___(enthusiastic) with China’s cultural heritage.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假如你是李华,是校报学生记者。你对近期实施的周末双休政策进行了采访调查。请以“Transformations Brought by Two-Day Weekends”为题,撰写一篇英文新闻报道,内容包括:
1.同学们周末学习和生活的变化;
2.该政策对学生发展的影响。
注意:
1.写作词数应为80个左右:
2.请按如下格式作答。题目已给出,不计入总词数。
Transformations Brought by Two-Day Weekends
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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。
One evening, while my dad and I were randomly discussing finances, he unexpectedly asked, “Is the allowance (津贴) enough for your college fund?” The sincerity in his voice caught me off guard since I had no memory of ever receiving such an allowance. He told me he had asked my stepmom to send $500 every month to my account. Suddenly, a rush of confusion and curiosity flooded my mind.
The next day, I rushed to the bank with my heart beating fast. “There’s no record of your allowance,” the clerk said.
Defeated, I returned home, suspicion growing. “Do you know anything about my allowance?” I asked Stepmom. She froze for a second, and then smiled. “Don’t worry, dear.” But her smile didn’t reach her eyes. This made me more determined to solve the mystery. One night, I overheard my stepmother on the phone. “It’s for their own good.” What did that mean?
One weekend I found a bunch of bills in her study. Among them was a letter from a community foundation, thanking her for continuous donations to their first-generation college scholarship program. Just then, my parents walked in and saw me holding the letter.
“Please let me explain,” Stepmom said, “Your father’s business has been struggling, but I didn’t want to increase his stress, so I used your allowance to pay urgent bills.” She added, “when I found the foundation’s scholarship for students like you — kids who dream of college but lack support, I started using your allowance there to help them.”
I stared at her, torn between surprise and understanding. “Why didn’t you tell us?” I asked, my voice shaking. She explained, “Your father worked so hard to establish that fund — I didn’t want him to feel frustrated. The fund also meant education access for you and for every student worth a chance. And I have been saving — look.” She pulled out a worn envelope from her desk, saying, “Lila’s College Fund.”
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I opened the envelope, hands trembling.
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Tears dropped on the handwritten pages.
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赣州市2024~2025学年度第二学期期末考试
高二英语试卷
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How will the woman go to the post office?
A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. On foot.
2. Where does the conversation take place?
A At the cleaner’s. B. At the grocer’s. C. At the tailor’s.
3. What tea does Tina usually take?
A. English tea. B. Japanese tea. C. Chinese tea.
4. What is the man doing?
A. Asking for the airport direction.
B. Providing airport transport message.
C. Buying an Airport Express ticket.
5. When was Melissa born?
A. In 1972. B. In 1985. C. In 2002.
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,并标在试卷的相应位置。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至7题。
6. What is the man interested in?
A. Visiting cities. B. Traveling abroad. C. Hiking to mountains.
7 What’s the man going to do?
A. Book an overnight hiking tour.
B. Cancel a planned city tour.
C. Go to the company.
听第7段材料,回答第8至9题。
8. What does the man need to do in the lab?
A. Clean the equipment. B. Examine the final results. C. Conduct a new experiment.
9. What’s Charles’s advice for tomorrow evening?
A. Dine together at his home. B. Stay at the lab to work. C. Spend time relaxing.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12三个小题。
10. What is the man?
A. An operator. B. A manager. C. A pilot.
11. How much will the woman pay for the ticket?
A. 416 yuan. B. 520 yuan. C. 624 yuan.
12. What’s the deadline for picking up the ticket?
A. Sept. 18th. B. Sept. 28th. C. Oct. 1st.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16四个小题。
13. Why does the man have to get up at 5 a. m. on the farm?
A. He needs to catch the early bus to the town.
B. He wants to work out in the early morning.
C. Many tasks on the farm require completing.
14. What does the man think of living on the farm?
A. Relaxing and free. B. Exciting but hard-working. C. Peaceful but boring.
15. What does the man advise the woman to do?
A. Go to a place of interest. B. Work hard on a farm. C. Visit a farm with him.
16. What do the speakers talk about?
A. Life in the countryside. B. A farm work routine. C. A summer travel plan.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. Who is going to travel with the speaker’s family?
A. His cousin. B. His brother. C. His father.
18. How many people are making the trip?
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.
19. What do the speaker and his brother disagree on?
A. Tourist routes. B. Tourist budgets. C. Transport choices.
20 What problem might the speaker face when flying back?
A. Extra baggage fee. B. Baggage weight limit. C. Baggage loss.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
If you’re a photographer with a passion for making an impact, we’d love to have you apply for our nonprofit photography workshop in South Africa, which provides you with an opportunity to learn about the role photography can play for nonprofits and document inspiring social and environment al impact initiatives. It’s also a unique way to travel, offering you a fully immersive(沉浸式) cultural experience. You’ll be guided by Anna Lusty, a professional humanitarian photographer, who will provide personal coaching, introduce you to nonprofit photography and support you throughout the experience.
Destination Highlights:
●Learn about humanitarian photography; tell the stories of local-level nonprofits through your lens(镜头)
●Document the work of various social impact organizations and allow them to use your images to raise awareness for their causes
●Learn from a seasoned humanitarian photographer, who will offer both theoretical and practical guidance on a personal level
●Help create a database of strong images for organizations, and grow as a photographer
●Experience a travel destination in a truly unique way, connect with local communities, and learn about important local social development work
Requirements for participation:
Basic photography skills, including camera operation and familiarity with editing software, are required though professional experience is not a must. You must bring your own equipment. A genuine interest in social impact storytelling is essential to create culturally sensitive visuals that reflect nonprofit missions.
Photography Workshop Schedule:
Session& Time
Focus
Session 1: Saturday 6:30 AM-4:00 PM
Education& Gender equality
Session 2: Sunday 8:30 AM-11:30 AM
Food security
Session 3: Sunday 5:30 PM-8:00 PM
Environmental initiatives
1. What opportunity can the nonprofit photography workshop?
A. To learn the history of camera technology.
B. To help protect culture through exhibits.
C. To document social and environmental projects.
D. To be qualified as a professional photographer.
2. What will you get by joining the program?
A. Better photographic skills. B. Various theoretical career training.
C. A collection of traditional pictures. D. A chance to explore at most three careers.
3. Who are the intended participants?
A. Educational experts. B. Environmental critics.
C. Nonprofit organizers. D. Passionate photographers.
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了南非的一个非营利性摄影工作坊,包括其目的、行程亮点、参与要求和日程安排等信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“you’re a photographer with a passion for making an impact, we’d love to have you apply for our nonprofit photography workshop in South Africa, which provides you with an opportunity to learn about the role photography can play for nonprofits and document inspiring social and environment al impact initiatives. (如果您是一名热衷于产生影响的摄影师,我们希望您能申请我们在南非的非营利摄影研讨会,这将为您提供一个机会,了解摄影可以为非营利组织发挥的作用,并记录鼓舞人心的社会和环境影响举措)”可知,这个非营利性摄影工作坊提供的机会是记录社会和环境项目。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Destination Highlights (行程亮点) 部分中的“Help create a database of strong images for organizations, and grow as a photographer (帮助组织创建一个强大的图像数据库,并成长为一名摄影师)”以及“learn from a seasoned humanitarian photographer, who will offer both theoretical and practical guidance on a personal level (向经验丰富的人道主义摄影师学习,他将在个人层面上提供理论和实践指导)”可知,通过参加这个项目,参与者可以提升摄影技能。故选A。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据Requirements for participation (参与要求)部分中“Basic photography skills, including camera operation and familiarity with editing software, are required though professional experience is not a must. A genuine interest in social impact storytelling is essential to create culturally sensitive visuals that reflect nonprofit missions. (需要具备基本的摄影技能,包括相机操作和对编辑软件的熟悉,尽管专业经验不是必须的。对社会影响故事讲述有真正的兴趣是至关重要的,这样才能创作出反映非营利组织使命的文化敏感视觉效果)”以及第一段中“If you’re a photographer with a passion for making an impact, we’d love to have you apply for our nonprofit photography workshop in South Africa, which provides you with an opportunity to learn about the role photography can play for nonprofits and document inspiring social and environment al impact initiatives. (如果您是一名热衷于产生影响的摄影师,我们希望您能申请我们在南非的非营利摄影研讨会,这将为您提供一个机会,了解摄影可以为非营利组织发挥的作用,并记录鼓舞人心的社会和环境影响举措)”可推知,目标参与者是热情的摄影师。故选D。
B
Some truths are so universal that even children grasp them. Whether obtaining a driver’s license, renewing an ID, or registering a vehicle, one truth remains undeniable: visiting the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is a a very bad modern experience.
Sowmya Nandyala, a 13-year-old from Texas, is several years away from earning her learner’s permit. But when her parents called in to schedule an appointment at their local DMV, they were put on a “six-month” waitlist. “The only quick option was driving 60 miles north,” Nandyala told Austin’s KVUE News. “It shocked me that nobody had solved such a widespread, long-standing issue.”
Using her STEM skills, Nandyala created DriveIt, an app that matches prospective clients with cancelled DMV appointments based on their zip code (邮政编码), distance, and preferred date. “We have a technology that automatically scans for appointments tailored to your preferences and then we automatically book it for you, saving you months of time,” Nandyala said. Just three months after DriveIt launched, Nandyala estimated her app had collectively saved customers over “10 years” of wait time. “John’s appointment changed from May 13th to April 8th, and the day he actually used DriveIt was April 8th,” Nandyala said. “He was able to get a same-day appointment through DriveIt and that saved him over a month and four days of time.”
Currently, DriveIt operates mostly in Texas, but Nandyala hopes to expand it to more states. Her goal is to eventually offer her services nationwide to help individuals across the country access DMV appointments with ease. From dealing with complex appointment systems to providing real-time updates, DriveIt is devoted to making the DMV journey efficient and stress-free. She said, “But our commitment goes beyond convenience — we’re empowering communities by giving individuals control over their time and access to vital services.”
The teen’s innovation highlights a broader lesson: When adults get used to broken systems, innovation-driven youth find smarter fixes. “Solutions often come,” Nandyala says, “from fresh ideas that don’t rely on old habits.”
4. What motivated Nandyala to develop DriveIt?
A. Her family’s experience. B. Her parents’ request.
C. A technology competition. D. A school STEM project.
5. Why does Nandyala mention John?
A. To explain DriveIt’s technical process.
B. To emphasize the local DMV’s impact.
C. To criticize the local DMS’s low efficiency.
D. To demonstrate DriveIt’s time-saving advantage.
6. What does Paragraph 4 mainly discuss about DriveIt?
A. Its operations in Texas. B. Its real-time technology.
C. Its nationwide expansion goals. D. Its international partnerships.
7. What does Nandyala’s statement imply about solving long-standing problems?
A. Adults should strictly follow traditional methods.
B. Progress is driven by questioning outdated practices.
C. Technology alone can fix all systemic failures.
D. Young people need adult guidance to succeed.
【答案】4. A 5. D 6. C 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了13岁女孩南迪亚拉因家人预约车管所等待时间长,开发了DriveIt应用,帮助人们节省预约时间。她表明进步是通过对过时做法的质疑推动的。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“But when her parents called in to schedule an appointment at their local DMV, they were put on a “six-month” waitlist. (但当她的父母打电话到当地的DMV预约时,他们被列入了“六个月”的候补名单)”以及第三段“Using her STEM skills, Nandyala created DriveIt, an app that matches prospective clients with cancelled DMV appointments based on their zip code (邮政编码), distance, and preferred date. (南迪亚拉利用她的STEM技能创建了DriveIt,这是一款根据邮政编码、距离和首选日期将潜在客户与取消的DMV预约进行匹配的应用程序)”可知,是她家人的经历促使南迪亚拉开发了DriveIt。故选A项。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“ “John’s appointment changed from May 13th to April 8th, and the day he actually used DriveIt was April 8th,” Nandyala said. “He was able to get a same-day appointment through DriveIt and that saved him over a month and four days of time.”(南迪亚拉说:“约翰的预约从5月13日改为4月8日,他实际使用DriveIt的那天是4月8号。”。“他能够通过DriveIt获得当天的预约,这为他节省了一个多月零四天的时间。”)”可知,南迪亚拉提到约翰是为了展示DriveIt节省时间的优势。故选D项。
【6题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段“Currently, DriveIt operates mostly in Texas, but Nandyala hopes to expand it to more states. Her goal is to eventually offer her services nationwide to help individuals across the country access DMV appointments with ease. (目前,DriveIt主要在得克萨斯州运营,但南迪亚拉希望将其扩展到更多州。她的目标是最终在全国范围内提供服务,帮助全国各地的个人轻松预约车管所)”可知,第四段主要讨论了DriveIt在全国范围内的扩张目标。故选C项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“The teen’s innovation highlights a broader lesson: When adults get used to broken systems, innovation-driven youth find smarter fixes. “Solutions often come,” Nandyala says, “from fresh ideas that don’t rely on old habits.” (这名青少年的创新凸显了一个更广泛的教训:当成年人习惯了有问题的系统时,创新驱动的年轻人会找到更聪明的解决方案。南迪亚拉说:“解决方案往往来自不依赖旧习惯的新想法。”)”可知,南迪亚拉的话暗示了进步是通过对过时做法的质疑推动的。故选B项。
C
If you’re not getting enough sleep, it will have a bad effect on the body — especially the heart. Poor sleep has been linked to high blood pressure and heart attack, and more.
One solution: catch up on your sleep when you can, especially on weekends. But while that may help you feel more rested, can it really get rid of the heart damage that comes from a sleep-poor work week? According to a new study, it may.
The findings come from an analysis of nearly 91,000 people enrolled in the UK Biobank project. People reported how much sleep they got per night, and those averaging fewer than seven hours — about 22% of the sample group — were considered sleep-deprived (睡眠不足). People in the study briefly wore sleep-tracking devices that allowed the investigators to measure how much additional sleep they got over the weekend. The researchers then followed up on participants’ heart and blood vessel health 14 years later.
Sleep-deprived people who got more sleep on the weekend — sleeping at least 90 minutes more than they usually did during the week — had about a 20% lower risk of various illnesses, including heart failure and stroke, compared to people who slept the least on weekends.
Weekend catch-up sleep may have these effects in multiple ways. Heart rate slows during sleep and blood pressure can fall by 10% to 20%. Poor sleep can also lead to chronic inflammation (慢性炎症), which helps give rise to circulatory plaques (斑块), and catching up on sleep helps relieve that. According to another study, adults who sleep less than five hours a night also have a 200% to 300% increased risk of heart disease.
“Our results show that for the significant part of the population in modern society that suffers from sleep deprivation, those who have the most ‘catch-up’ sleep at weekends have significantly lower rates of heart disease than those with the least,” said study co-author Zechen Liu in a statement.
8. What does the new study focus on?
A. Treating severe sleep disorders. B. Tracking modern people’s sleep habits.
C. Studying sleep deprivation effects. D. Analyzing Biobank’s research method.
9. How is Paragraph 3 developed?
A. By providing examples. B. By presenting research data.
C. By citing statistical results. D. By explaining causes and effects.
10. Which health benefit is directly linked to weekend catch-up sleep?
A. Lowering heart disease risk. B. Removing chronic inflammation.
C. Keeping high spirits. D. Improving the quality of sleep.
11. What is the purpose of citing Zechen Liu’s statement?
A. To discuss research limitations. B. To highlight heart protection.
C. To compare sleep study methods. D. To explain data collection techniques.
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. A 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一项研究通过9.1万人的长期追踪数据证明,周末补觉可使睡眠不足人群的心脏病风险降低约20%,其机制与调节心率、血压及缓解炎症有关。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“People in the study briefly wore sleep-tracking devices that allowed the investigators to measure how much additional sleep they got over the weekend. The researchers then followed up on participants’ heart and blood vessel health 14 years later. (研究中,受试者短期佩戴了睡眠监测设备,这使得研究者能够精确测量他们在周末获得的额外睡眠时长。研究人员随后对这些参与者进行了长达14年的追踪,监测其心脏和血管健康状况)”可知,该研究追踪了参与者的心血管健康状况,核心是关注睡眠不足的长期影响。故选C项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“The findings come from an analysis of nearly 91,000 people enrolled in the UK Biobank project. People reported how much sleep they got per night, and those averaging fewer than seven hours — about 22% of the sample group — were considered sleep-deprived (睡眠不足). (这项研究结果基于对英国生物银行项目中近9.1万名参与者的数据分析。受试者需报告每晚睡眠时长,其中平均睡眠时间少于7小时的人群被认定为睡眠不足者,他们约占样本组22%)”和“The researchers then followed up on participants’ heart and blood vessel health 14 years later. (研究人员随后对这些参与者进行了长达14年的追踪,监测其心脏和血管健康状况)”可知,该段通过具体样本量、百分比和追踪年限等研究数据展开说明。故选B项。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“Sleep-deprived people who got more sleep on the weekend — sleeping at least 90 minutes more than they usually did during the week — had about a 20% lower risk of various illnesses, including heart failure and stroke (那些在周末补觉的睡眠不足人群——他们周末的睡眠时间比平时至少多90分钟——患心脏衰竭和中风等各种疾病的风险降低了约20%)”可知,周末补觉与降低心脏病风险直接关联。故选A项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中Zechen Liu所说的话“Our results show that for the significant part of the population in modern society that suffers from sleep deprivation, those who have the most ‘catch-up’ sleep at weekends have significantly lower rates of heart disease than those with the least (我们的研究结果表明:在现代社会中饱受睡眠不足困扰的大部分人群里,那些在周末补觉最多的人,其心脏病发病率显著低于补觉最少的人群)”可推知,引述这番话旨在强调周末补觉对心脏保护的核心发现。故选B项。
D
The energy crisis hasn’t been a crisis for big fossil fuel companies. Companies like BP and Shell have posted greater profits in recent years with gas prices rising greatly. However, a number of families have fallen into fuel poverty in the UK, according to the charity National Energy Action.
Against this background, a quiet revolution has been taking place in the UK, where some communities are taking back energy independence. Encouraged by the falling cost of renewables, some communities across the country are beginning to meet their own energy needs, making them less vulnerable to price jumps, while reducing their carbon emissions at the same time.
One innovative community energy co-operative called South East London Community Energy (Selce) has taken on the double task of expanding the amount of local solar power and handling the growing issue of families being forced to choose between heating and eating. Over the last 10 years, Selce has raised more than £500,000 to provide free solar power for a dozen local community buildings — mostly primary schools. Each year, its team of trained energy advisors helps around 2,000 vulnerable families from falling into fuel debt. The Greenwich-based co-operative has also set up a range of free advice workshops and programs supported by government to help local homes with heat pumps (管道) and solar power. Meanwhile, the government has promised to provide greater support for the community energy department with low-interest loans. So, does this mean a sunny future for groups like Selce?
“It’s definitely good news but we’re waiting to see the details,” says Camilla Berens, one communal director, “Certainly, we can’t stop everything. We live in an area where the support infrastructure (基础建设) is under incredible pressure.” However, she remains optimistic. “Whatever happens, we’ll carry on,” she says. “I really believe that community energy groups like Selce are playing a key role in building the path to a sustainable future.”
12. Why are some communities in the UK fighting for energy independence?
A. To increase the influence of local groups.
B. To prevent families from fuel poverty.
C. To make use of the rising cost of renewables.
D. To gain more control over local resources.
13. What does the underlined word “vulnerable” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Devoted B. Known. C. Used. D. Exposed.
14. Which of the following best describes Selce?
A. Pioneering and promising. B. Profit-driven and ambitious.
C. Incredible but impractical. D. Sustainable but ineffective.
15. Which would be the best title for the text?
A. Heat or Eat: Households Face Food Poverty
B. Profit over People: Fossil Fuels Dominate Markets
C. Power to The People: The Rise of Community Energy
D. Revolution for Progress: Government Funds Clean Energy
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. A 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了英国一些社区为应对能源危机,争取能源独立,其中社区能源合作社Selce在扩大太阳能和帮助贫困家庭方面发挥重要作用,前景光明。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“However, a number of families have fallen into fuel poverty in the UK, according to the charity National Energy Action. (然而,根据慈善机构“国家能源行动”的数据,英国有许多家庭陷入了燃料贫困)”以及第二段“Encouraged by the falling cost of renewables, some communities across the country are beginning to meet their own energy needs, making them less vulnerable to price jumps, while reducing their carbon emissions at the same time. (在可再生能源成本下降的鼓舞下,全国各地的一些社区开始满足自己的能源需求,使其不易受到价格上涨的影响,同时减少碳排放)”可知,英国一些社区争取能源独立是为了防止家庭陷入燃料贫困。故选B项。
【13题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第二段“Encouraged by the falling cost of renewables, some communities across the country are beginning to meet their own energy needs, making them less vulnerable to price jumps, while reducing their carbon emissions at the same time. (在可再生能源成本下降的鼓舞下,全国各地的一些社区开始满足自己的能源需求,使其对价格上涨的影响不vulnerable,同时减少碳排放)”可知,社区自己满足能源需求,这样就不容易受到价格波动的影响,划线单词vulnerable的意思是“易受影响的,易受攻击的,暴露的”,与Exposed意义相近。故选D项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“One innovative community energy co-operative called South East London Community Energy (Selce) has taken on the double task of expanding the amount of local solar power and handling the growing issue of families being forced to choose between heating and eating. (一个名为伦敦东南社区能源(Selce)的创新型社区能源合作社承担了双重任务,即扩大当地太阳能的数量,并处理越来越多的家庭被迫在取暖和吃饭之间做出选择的问题)”以及最后一段“However, she remains optimistic. “Whatever happens, we’ll carry on,” she says. “I really believe that community energy groups like Selce are playing a key role in building the path to a sustainable future.” (然而,她依然保持乐观。“无论发生什么,我们都会继续,”她说。“我真的相信像Selce这样的社区能源组织在建设可持续未来的道路上发挥着关键作用。”)”可知,Selce承担双重任务,是有开创性且前景光明的。故选A项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段“Against this background, a quiet revolution has been taking place in the UK, where some communities are taking back energy independence. (在这一背景下,英国正在悄然发生一场革命,一些社区正在重新获得能源独立)”以及下文对社区能源合作社Selce的介绍可知,文章主要介绍了英国社区能源的兴起,所以“人民的权力:社区能源的兴起”适合作为文章标题。故选C项。
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。
The pressures and challenges faced by students in academic, social, and personal areas can have a far-reaching influence on their mental health. As a result, the need for effective support systems and interventions has become more evident than ever before. ____16____
The traditional approach to mental health support often faces challenges such as limited resources and the embarrassment associated with seeking help. ____17____ One of the key areas where AI can make a difference is in mental health monitoring and assessment. AI algorithms (计算) can analyze student data to identify signs of mental health issues. Through machine learning techniques, AI systems can become more precise over time in detecting and predicting mental health conditions. ____18____
AI can also contribute to the prevention of the mental health crisis among students. By monitoring students’ social media activity and online behavior, AI algorithms can identify warning signs of emotional sufferings and potential risk factors. This proactive approach allows for early intervention. ____19____ By employing AI’s ability to analyze large data and detect patterns, universities and institutions can implement (实施) effective strategies to reduce the risk of mental health crisis.
However, it is important to acknowledge the moral considerations and limitations of using AI in student mental health support. Privacy and data security must be prioritized to ensure student information is protected. ____20____ It is crucial to maintain trust and create an environment where students feel safe and supported.
A. Data analysis holds back AI accuracy.
B. This early detection allows for timely intervention.
C. Thankfully, AI can improve students’ learning efficiency greatly.
D. This is where the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) comes into play.
E. Clear guidelines and rules should be established to address possible issues.
F. Mental health professionals can provide high-risk students with appropriate support.
G. However, AI tools address these issues by providing accessible and private assistance.
【答案】16. D 17. G 18. B 19. F 20. E
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文介绍了学生在学业、社交和个人领域面临的压力和挑战对心理健康的影响,以及人工智能(AI)在学生心理健康支持中的应用、优势及道德考量。
【16题详解】
上文“The pressures and challenges faced by students in academic, social, and personal areas can have a far-reaching influence on their mental health. As a result, the need for effective support systems and interventions has become more evident than ever before. (学生在学术、社交和个人领域面临的压力和挑战会对他们的心理健康产生深远的影响。因此,对有效支持系统和干预措施的需求变得比以往任何时候都更加明显)”说明学生心理健康问题需要有效的支持系统,空处承接上文,D项“这就是人工智能(AI)潜力发挥作用的地方”符合语境,引出下文AI在心理健康支持中的作用。故选D。
【17题详解】
上文“The traditional approach to mental health support often faces challenges such as limited resources and the embarrassment associated with seeking help.(传统的心理健康支持方法经常面临诸如资源有限和与寻求帮助相关的尴尬等挑战)”说明传统心理健康支持方法的局限性,空处承接上文,G项“然而,人工智能工具通过提供可访问和私人的帮助来解决这些问题”中的“these issues”指代上文提到的挑战,说明AI工具如何解决这些问题。故选G。
【18题详解】
上文“AI algorithms (计算) can analyze student data to identify signs of mental health issues. Through machine learning techniques, AI systems can become more precise over time in detecting and predicting mental health conditions.(人工智能算法可以分析学生数据来识别心理健康问题的迹象。通过机器学习技术,人工智能系统可以随着时间的推移在检测和预测心理健康状况方面变得更加精确)”说明AI在心理健康监测和评估中的作用,空处承接上文,B项“这种早期发现允许及时干预”,说明早期发现的好处,与下文“AI can also contribute to the prevention of the mental health crisis among students.(人工智能还可以帮助学生预防心理健康危机)”形成逻辑衔接。故选B。
【19题详解】
上文“By monitoring students’ social media activity and online behavior, AI algorithms can identify warning signs of emotional sufferings and potential risk factors. This proactive approach allows for early intervention.(通过监测学生的社交媒体活动和在线行为,人工智能算法可以识别情绪困扰的警告信号和潜在的风险因素。这种积极主动的方法允许早期干预)”说明AI在预防心理健康危机中的作用,空处承接上文,F项“心理健康专业人员可以为高风险学生提供适当的支持”说明早期干预的具体措施,与下文“By employing AI’s ability to analyze large data and detect patterns, universities and institutions can implement (实施) effective strategies to reduce the risk of mental health crisis.(通过利用人工智能分析大数据和检测模式的能力,大学和机构可以实施有效的策略来降低心理健康危机的风险)”形成逻辑衔接。故选F。
【20题详解】
上文“Privacy and data security must be prioritized to ensure student information is protected.(必须优先考虑隐私和数据安全,以确保学生信息得到保护)”说明隐私和数据安全的重要性,空处承接上文,E项“应制定明确的指导方针和规则来解决可能出现的问题”,说明如何确保隐私和数据安全,与下文“It is crucial to maintain trust and create an environment where students feel safe and supported.(保持信任并创造一个让学生感到安全和受支持的环境至关重要)”形成逻辑衔接。故选E。
第三部分:语言知识运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
Matt Trevelyan, a conservationist in Yorkshire, had an unusual hike last weekend. Dressed as a 10-foot-tall Eurasian curlew (白腰杓鹬), now ____21____, he hiked 53 miles along Nidderdale Way. The journey aimed to ____22____ Eurasian curlews in England, whose ____23____ decreased by 70% in two decades due to habitat loss and climate change.
Trevelyan’s ____24____ originated from his love for huge puppets (木偶) and concern about curlews. Learning that the number of curlews had declined ____25____, he was sad and decided to walk as a curlew with a costume to raise awareness for the species. The costume was ____26____ from lightweight bamboo and recycled materials.
The hike, ____27____ for World Curlew Day on April 21, was both a physical and ____28____ challenge. Starting at Pateley Bridge, Trevelyan spent a day ____29____ his way across the rolling hills carefully. However, his feet got hurt on the way and the wind nearly ____30____ his costume away. He had to focus on every step, pausing frequently. Yet every pause brought ____31____: Children’s admiration at the “huge bird” and hikers stopping to donate. He made it to his destination, raising funds and ____32____ to protect animals.
The journey was more than a hike. “Curlews are a symbol of our fragile ____33____.” Trevelyan said, “Protecting them is protecting the balance of nature, something we’re ____34____ for. If it takes off, it’s a victory. If I’ve made something that can ____35____, that’s great.”
21. A. increased B. hunted C. endangered D. monitored
22. A. overlook B. highlight C. discover D. attract
23. A. resistance B. weight C. diversity D. population
24. A. inspiration B. anxiety C. appreciation D. anger
25. A. regularly B. slightly C. sharply D. naturally
26. A. transformed B. adapted C. built D. separated
27. A. timed B. exchanged C. named D. delayed
28. A. political B. cultural C. technical D. symbolic
29. A. pushing B. clearing C. making D. rushing
30. A. gave B. carried C. threw D. faded
31. A. conveniences B. disturbances C. changes D. connections
32. A. doubt B. awareness C. pride D. standard
33. A. ecosystem B. economy C. tourism D. transport
34. A. pitiful B. sad C. responsible D. available
35. A. fly B. break C. relax D. restrict
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. C 27. A 28. D 29. C 30. B 31. D 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了环保主义者马特·特雷维廉为提高人们对濒危鸟类白腰杓鹬的认识,穿着特制的服装徒步53英里进行宣传的故事。
21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:他装扮成一只10英尺高的白腰杓鹬,这种鸟类如今已濒临灭绝,沿着尼德代尔步道徒步走了53英里。A. increased增加;B. hunted狩猎;C. endangered危及;D. monitored监控。根据后文“decreased by 70% in two decades due to habitat loss and climate change”可知,这种鸟的数量减少了70%,所以如今已濒临灭绝。故选C。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:这次旅行旨在突出英国的白腰杓鹬,由于栖息地的丧失和气候变化,它们的数量在二十年内减少了70%。A. overlook忽视;B. highlight突出;C. discover发现;D. attract吸引。根据后文“raise awareness for the species.”可知,徒步活动是为了让人们关注这种鸟,也就是突出其现状。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. resistance反抗;B. weight重量;C. diversity多样性;D. population种群数量。根据后文“decreased by 70% in two decades”可知,此处指白腰杓鹬的数量减少了70%。故选D。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:Trevelyan的灵感来自于他对大型木偶的热爱和对杓鹬的关心。A. inspiration灵感,鼓舞;B. anxiety焦虑;C. appreciation欣赏;D. anger愤怒。根据后文“originated from his love for huge puppets and concern for curlews”可知,Trevelyan的灵感来自于他对大型木偶的热爱和对杓鹬的关心。故选A。
【25题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:得知杓鹬的数量急剧下降,他很伤心,决定穿着杓鹬的服装来提高人们对这个物种的认识。A. regularly定期地;B. slightly轻微地;C. sharply急剧地;D. naturally自然地。根据前文“decreased by 70% in two decades”可知,鹈鹕的数量急剧下降。故选C。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:这套服装是用轻质竹子和回收材料制成的。A. transformed转换;B. adapted改编;C. built建立,制作;D. separated分离。根据后文“from lightweight bamboo and recycled materials”可知,此处表示服装的制作材料。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:这次徒步旅行安排在4月21日世界杓鹬日,既是身体上的挑战,也是象征性的挑战。A. timed计时;B. exchanged交换;C. named命名;D. delayed延迟。根据后文“World Curlew Day on April 21”可知,是和该节日时间契合,即安排在这天。故选A。
【28题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:同上。A. political政治的;B. cultural文化的;C. technical技术的;D. symbolic象征的。根据前文“decided to walk as a curlew with a costume to raise awareness for the species”可知,扮成鸟徒步为引起对濒危物种关注,有象征意义。故选D。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:从Pateley Bridge出发,Trevelyan花了一天的时间小心地穿过起伏的山丘。A. pushing推;B. clearing清除;C. making制作;D. rushing冲。根据后文“his way across the rolling hills carefully”可知,此处表示小心地穿过起伏的山丘,固定搭配make one’s way to意为“前往,到……地方去”。故选C。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:然而,他的脚在路上受伤了,风也把他的衣服吹走了。A. gave给;B. carried搬运;C. threw扔;D. faded褪色。根据前文“he wind nearly”以及“his costume away”可知,风把他的衣服吹走了,固定搭配carry away意为“带走”。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:每一次停顿都带来了互动:孩子们对这只“巨鸟”惊叹不已,徒步旅行者停下来捐款。A. conveniences便利;B. disturbances干扰;C. changes变化;D. connections连接,互动。根据后文“Children’s admiration at the “huge bird” and hikers stopping to donate.”可知,孩子惊叹、徒步者捐款,是和他人的互动。故选D。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:他到达了目的地,筹集了资金,提高了人们保护动物的认识。A. doubt怀疑;B. awareness意识;C. pride骄傲;D. standard标准。根据前文“raise awareness for the species”可知,此处表示提高人们保护动物的意识。故选B。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:白腰杓鹬是我们脆弱生态系统的象征。A. ecosystem生态系统;B. economy经济;C. tourism旅游;D. transport运输。根据前文“due to habitat loss and climate change”可知,栖息地的丧失和气候变化,所以是生态系统。故选A。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:“杓鹬是我们脆弱生态系统的一个象征,”Trevelyan说,“保护它们就是保护自然的平衡,保护我们为之负责的东西。如果它 (这种理念、行动) 流行起来,就是一场胜利。如果我已经做了一些能产生影响的事情 ,那就太棒了。”A. pitiful可怜的;B. sad伤心的;C. responsible负责的;D. available可利用的。根据前文“Protecting them is protecting the balance of nature”可知,保护它们就是在保护自然的平衡,所以这是我们的责任,固定搭配be responsible for意为“对……负责”。故选C。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A.fly飞,产生影响,快速扩散;B. break打破;C. relax放松;D. restrict限制。根据前文“If it takes off (流行起来)”可知,“fly”有类似传播、产生影响的意思。故选A。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
语法填空
This week, the United Nations launched its 16th Chinese Language Day series, titled “Poetic China: Rhymes and Romance”, at UN headquarters. ___36___ series, integrating tea culture, calligraphy and poetry, aimed to draw wisdom from China’s classical heritage(遗产), seeking to collect cultural strength and a ___37___(share) vision in the face of global challenges.
The opening reception, ___38___ was attended by UN staff and international guests, featured outstanding speakers, including diplomats and heritage experts. Chen Li described Chinese as a “golden key” ___39___ civilizational exchange.
Organized by the UN Staff Recreation Council Chinese Book Club, the event combined a live calligraphy ___40___(demonstrate), three bilingual books, and a tea ceremony ___41___(enrich) cross-cultural dialogue in these three areas. Lectures and immersive experiences further deepened engagement. On Thursday, linguists(语言学家) will guide audiences through classical poems linked to the 24 solar ___42___(term), while tea masters will reveal the philosophy behind Chinese tea. ___43___(tradition) medicine will be explored through talks, exhibitions, and hands-on sessions.
Over the past two days, the series ___44___(bridge) history and modernity through exhibitions and interactions. It has also emphasized Chinese as a UN official language, inviting global audiences to engage ___45___(enthusiastic) with China’s cultural heritage.
【答案】36. The
37. shared 38. which
39. to 40. demonstration
41. to enrich
42. terms 43. Traditional
44. has bridged
45. enthusiastically
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇报道。文章主要介绍了第16届联合国中文日的系列活动内容和深远影响。
【详解】1.考查冠词。句意:该系列将茶文化、书法和诗歌融为一体,旨在从中国经典遗产中汲取智慧,以便在面对全球挑战中凝聚文化力量和共同愿景。series指的是前文的16th Chinese Language Day series,表示特指,应使用定冠词,且定冠词位于句首,应大写。故填The。
2.考查形容词。句意:该系列将茶文化、书法和诗歌融为一体,旨在从中国经典遗产中汲取智慧,以便在面对全球挑战中凝聚文化力量和共同愿景。空处修饰后面的名词vision,应用形容词修饰名词。故填shared。
3.考查定语从句。句意:开幕招待会由联合国工作人员和国际嘉宾出席,有杰出的演讲者,包括外交官和遗产专家。空处为连接词,指代先行词the opening reception,应使用which引导非限制性定语从句。故填which。
4.考查介词。句意:陈立将中文描述为连通文明交流的“金钥匙”。key to…为固定搭配,表示“通往……的钥匙”。故填to。
5.考查名词。句意:此次活动由联合国工作人员娱乐理事会中文图书俱乐部组织,结合了现场书法展示、三本双语书籍和茶道表演,以丰富这三个领域的跨文化交流。结合空前的不定冠词a可知空处需要用单数名词作宾语。故填demonstration。
6.考查非谓语动词,句意:此次活动由联合国工作人员娱乐理事会中文图书俱乐部组织,结合了现场书法展示、三本双语书籍和茶道表演,以丰富这三个领域的跨文化交流。combined为本句的谓语动词,空处应用非谓语动词作状语,根据句意,应用非谓语动词的to do形式表目的。故填to enich。
7.考查名词复数。句意:周四,语言学家将引导观众了解与二十四节气相关的经典诗词,而茶艺大师们也会揭露中国茶背后的哲学。solar为形容词作定语,要修饰空处,所以空处应使用名词形式。term为可数名词,根据前文的24可知应使用复数形式,24 solar terms为“二十四节气”。故填terms。
8.考查形容词。句意:中医将通过对话、展览和实践环节的形式进行探索。空处应作形容词修饰后文的名词medicine,且空处位于句首,应大写首字母。故填Traditional。
9.考查时态和主谓一致。句意:在过去的两天,该系列活动通过展览和互动的方式架起了历史与现代之间的桥梁。根据时间状语over the last two days可知,空处应使用现在完成时,主语series在本文语境中为单数,应使用第三人处单数形式。故填has bridged。
10.考查副词。句意:它还强调了汉语作为联合国官方语言地位,邀请全世界观众热情参与到中国文化遗产中。空处修饰动词engage,应用副词形式。故填enthusiastically。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假如你是李华,是校报学生记者。你对近期实施的周末双休政策进行了采访调查。请以“Transformations Brought by Two-Day Weekends”为题,撰写一篇英文新闻报道,内容包括:
1.同学们周末学习和生活的变化;
2.该政策对学生发展的影响。
注意:
1.写作词数应为80个左右:
2.请按如下格式作答。题目已给出,不计入总词数。
Transformations Brought by Two-Day Weekends
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【答案】Transformations Brought by Two-Day Weekends
The two-day weekend policy has recently been adopted, significantly transforming students’ study and life patterns. It aims to strike a better balance between academic performance and personal well-being.
Now the weekends witness diverse activities among high school students. Some choose to review lessons or practice their academic exercises. Others explore their hobbies, such as painting and joining volunteer programs, which enrich their life experiences. Additionally, sports enthusiasts often play basketball or go cycling to relax and build physical strength.
Overall, though a few students struggle with time management, most quickly adapt. Not only does the policy relieve students’ stress, but it also boosts their enthusiasm for learning. With a refreshed mind, most students are more productive in class.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生就双休政策撰写一篇新闻报道,主要包括学生们的学习及生活变化,以及双休政策产生的影响。
【详解】1.词汇积累
多样的:diverse→various
显著地: significantly→dramatically
推动:boost→promote
有效率的:productive→efficient
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:The two-day weekend policy has recently been adopted, significantly transforming students’ study and life patterns.
拓展句:The two-day weekend policy has recently been adopted, which significantly transformed students’ study and life patterns.
【点睛】【高分句型1】 Others explore their hobbies, such as painting and joining volunteer programs, which enrich their life experiences. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句)
【高分句型2】Overall, though a few students struggle with time management, most quickly adapt.(运用了though引导的让步状语从句)
【高分句型3】Not only does the policy relieve students’ stress, but it also boosts their enthusiasm for learning.( 运用了Not only置于句首引出的部分倒装)
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。
One evening, while my dad and I were randomly discussing finances, he unexpectedly asked, “Is the allowance (津贴) enough for your college fund?” The sincerity in his voice caught me off guard since I had no memory of ever receiving such an allowance. He told me he had asked my stepmom to send $500 every month to my account. Suddenly, a rush of confusion and curiosity flooded my mind.
The next day, I rushed to the bank with my heart beating fast. “There’s no record of your allowance,” the clerk said.
Defeated, I returned home, suspicion growing. “Do you know anything about my allowance?” I asked Stepmom. She froze for a second, and then smiled. “Don’t worry, dear.” But her smile didn’t reach her eyes. This made me more determined to solve the mystery. One night, I overheard my stepmother on the phone. “It’s for their own good.” What did that mean?
One weekend I found a bunch of bills in her study. Among them was a letter from a community foundation, thanking her for continuous donations to their first-generation college scholarship program. Just then, my parents walked in and saw me holding the letter.
“Please, let me explain,” Stepmom said, “Your father’s business has been struggling, but I didn’t want to increase his stress, so I used your allowance to pay urgent bills.” She added, “when I found the foundation’s scholarship for students like you — kids who dream of college but lack support, I started using your allowance there to help them.”
I stared at her, torn between surprise and understanding. “Why didn’t you tell us?” I asked, my voice shaking. She explained, “Your father worked so hard to establish that fund — I didn’t want him to feel frustrated. The fund also meant education access for you and for every student worth a chance. And I have been saving — look.” She pulled out a worn envelope from her desk, saying, “Lila’s College Fund.”
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I opened the envelope, hands trembling.
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Tears dropped on the handwritten pages.
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【答案】One possible version:
I opened the envelope, hands trembling. Inside was a carefully kept ledger, each entry dated and signed. My stepmom had secretly matched every dollar diverted from my allowance, depositing double the original amount into a separate account under my name. “I kept track of everything,” she said softly, pointing to the last entry — a sum large enough to cover my first year of tuition. My father, silent until now, pulled me into a hug. “We might not have much, but your education is non-negotiable,” he whispered. The room blurred as guilt and gratitude collided in my chest.
Tears dropped on the handwritten pages. Alongside the numbers, my stepmom had penned notes like “Lila’s 18th birthday — added $1,000 from my freelance work.” The foundation’s scholarship, I realized, was her way of turning temporary sacrifice into lasting impact. “I wanted you to see how money, even when scattered, can grow purpose,” she said. That night, I drafted my first donation to the foundation — a fraction of my savings, with a promise to pay it forward. My parents’ quiet resilience had rewritten the meaning of “enough”.
【解析】
【导语】本文以作者的大学基金为线索展开,讲述了父亲误以为继母每月按时给作者存下500元大学储蓄,但作者发现银行并无该记录。追问下,继母承认因父亲生意困难挪用这笔资金支付账单,后又捐给贫困生奖学金。最终,她展示私下加倍存回的大学基金。真相揭晓:她默默平衡家庭危机、作者的未来与他人上学的希望。作者理解了继母的用意,决定延续这份善意。
【详解】1. 段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“我打开信封,双手颤抖”可知,第一段可描写信中记录了继母的账款,她偿还了挪用作者大学基金的部分,父亲告诉作者两人会全力支持她的教育,作者心情复杂。
②由第二段首句内容“泪水落在手写的纸上”可知,第二段可描写继母向作者解释这样做的原因,作者理解了继母的做法,甚至决定自己也捐钱帮助他人。
2. 续写线索:打开信封——账款情况——作者的心情——落泪——继母的解释——作者理解并打算捐钱
3. 词汇激活
行为类
①拥抱某人:pull sb. into a hug/hug sb.
②拥有:have/possess
③低声说:whisper/murmur/mutter
情绪类
①自责:guilt/self-reproach/guiltiness
②感激:gratitude/gratefulness
【点睛】[高分句型1] The room blurred as guilt and gratitude collided in my chest. (运用了as引导时间状语从句)
[高分句型2] “I wanted you to see how money, even when scattered, can grow purpose,” she said. (运用了how引导宾语从句)
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