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(2025·常州模拟)A research project called Mineral has created robots that move around in farm fields, collecting information about how plants are growing.The project aims to use computers to help farmers grow more food in ways that are healthy for the environment.
The Mineral project is run by a company called X, which is owned by Alphabet — the same company that owns Google.
With the number of people on Earth getting bigger each year, more and more food needs to be grown in order to feed everyone.As weather patterns continue to change because of the climate crisis, this task is becoming even more difficult.
In the past, when farmers have tried to quickly increase the amount they produce, they’ve used methods that aren’t always healthy for the environment — more fields, fertilizers, and pesticides.
Instead, the focus of the Mineral project is on getting farms to produce more by improving conditions for each plant.Elliot Grant, who leads the project, says the goal is to manage the plant instead of the plot (土地).
Mineral’s team spent several years talking to farmers to see what problems they were having and how these problems might be fixed.That led to the creation of special robots, called “plant buggies”, which collect detailed information about crops.
At first, the buggies were very simple.They were built on bicycles and took pictures with cell phones.Over time, they’ve been improved repeatedly.The robots can take detailed pictures of plants, track each plant’s location, and measure the plant’s size.
Before, farmers had information about the soil and the weather, but they couldn’t track every plant.Now, with Mineral’s robots, they can.Studying each individual plant could end up saving time and money.For example, if robots can detect which plants have diseases, farmers can quickly get rid of these plants before they ruin the entire crop.The detailed information will also allow farmers to only fertilize and water the plants that truly need it, meaning fewer plants will spoil and more food will be produced.
24.What’s special about the Mineral project?
A.It’s organised by Google. B.It will increase production.
C.It will open up more fields. D.It’s environmentally friendly.
25.What will the Mineral project focus on according to Elliot Grant?
A.Improving the soil. B.Predicting the weather.
C.Understanding the crops. D.Controlling the temperature.
26.What does the underlined word “That” in Paragraph 6 refer to?
A.Talking to farmers. B.Fixing the problems.
C.Working on the farm. D.Giving farmers lessons.
27.What’s the last paragraph mainly about?
A.How “plant buggies” work. B.The benefits of “plant buggies”.
C.The future of the Mineral project. D.How the Mineral project develops.
B
(2025·福州联考)During a break at work last spring, I took a quick glance at my Facebook account.I had several notifications, and one of them was a friend request.I looked more closely at the screen and saw my grandmother’s picture next to the request.“Barbara Haywood sent you a friend request,” the notification stated.Maybe it was a joke.I hated to think that someone could have opened an account under my grandmother’s name.
I called my mom at the end of the workday.“I have a friend request from Mammie.Is it really from her?” I asked.
“It is,” my mom confirmed.She explained that my uncle Buster had helped her set up the account.“That is so awesome,” I said.I opened my app and wrote a welcome message on my grandmother’s page.
Mammie learned about Facebook gradually.At first, she simply “liked” pictures of the family.After a while, she figured out how to add comments.Her Facebook proficiency is not of great importance.It’s the fact that she’s on social media and has access to pictures of her family on a daily basis.
My grandmother has four children, ten grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren.We all live fairly close to her, but we also lead very busy lives.And though we invite Mammie to many performances and games, her lack of mobility limits her attendance.Now that she has a Facebook account, she doesn’t have to miss a thing.She can keep up with the latest trends and view vacation pictures.
However, she has a special way of commenting on posts.She calls us all her doll babies, and she always signs her comments, “Love, Mammie.” A friend asked me the other day if I was going to tell her that she didn’t need to sign her name at the end of her comments.“I sure am not,” I told my friend.She can use Facebook however she wants.I’m not criticizing a thing about what she does.
28.How did the author react to the friend request from her grandmother?
A.Moved. B.Excited. C.Cheerful. D.Doubtful.
29.What really matters about her grandmother according to the author?
A.Her using Facebook skillfully. B.Her presence on social media.
C.Her making constant progress. D.Her interest in adding comments.
30.What does the author think of her grandmother’s using Facebook?
A.It’s a chance to make new friends. B.It’s an approach to exploring the world.
C.It’s a channel to achieve personal growth. D.It’s a way to get involved in the big family.
31.Why does the author refuse her friend’s advice?
A.Her grandmother will be unhappy. B.Her grandmother is a little stubborn.
C.She tries to show respect for her grandmother. D.She likes her grandmother’s unique way indeed.
C
When people think of farming today, they usually picture a tractor (拖拉机) rather than horses on the farmland.That’s because tractors that relied on engines revolutionized farming in the late 1800s.Now a new type of tractor can do the same in the 21st century.
Agriculture has been changing dramatically in the last few decades.The push for innovation is fed by the need to produce larger amounts of food for a growing world population.Automatic tractors may be the key to solving this challenge.They can be used to carry out labor-intensive (劳动密集型的) farming while allowing farmers to do other work.A big plus is that they can increase crop output while reducing costs because the automatic machines can work in all weather conditions without any rest.
Part of the push for automation is a shortage of farm workers due to people’s desire to have higher-paying jobs with better working conditions.Farm owners are competing against companies and restaurants that are raising wages to attract workers.“With labor shortages and the increase in the hourly wages that have to be paid in order to be competitive, all of a sudden automation seems like a more reasonable decision,” said David Swartz, a professor at Penn State Extension.
Many believe the time is ripe for an automatic revolution because robotics is already in use in agriculture.One company that is working to bring automatic tractors into mainstream farming is Blue White Robotics, an Israeli agricultural technology company, whose mission is to make a fully automatic farm.The company released an automatic tractor kit in February 2021 that can be fixed on any existing tractor.The kit includes camera detection, speed controls, as well as an anti-crash system.The kit is being used by the growers of the West Coast in the US.It may soon come to a farm near you.
32.What contributes to the agricultural revolution according to Paragraph 2?
A.The urge to feed more people. B.The extreme weather conditions.
C.The need to reduce farming costs. D.The desire for automatic farming.
33.What is Swartz’s attitude to automation?
A.Critical. B.Negative. C.Supportive. D.Tolerant.
34.What can be inferred about Blue White Robotics’ kit?
A.It has been widely used. B.It can be made in many firms.
C.It can improve safety of tractors. D.It will detect the way of farming.
35.What may be the best title for the text?
A.Automation Is Transforming Agriculture B.Big Companies Are Making a Difference
C.Driverless Tractors Are Worth Investing D.Traditional Farming Is Falling out of Date
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
(2025·南昌模拟)As I was standing in a long line to get into the grocery store waiting to buy fruits and vegetables, I realized I could turn my backyard into a garden. 36 . Here are several expert tips to help you break ground on your garden.
Before you start your work,think about the space you’re changing.Is your space a yard?A rooftop?How much sunlight does it get?Watch out for the temperature and find out which plants adapt well in your region. 37 .
Set the stage with healthy soil.It’s full of billions of bacteria and helps plant roots grow.Then consider the structure of the soil.Different plants require different soil. 38 . Tomatoes want more clay for keeping water.
39 . The decision depends on your preferences, space, what you’re growing and your budget.Stay away from containers that have been used for poisonous materials.They can bring chemicals into the soil as they break down from sunlight.
Should I plant seeds or transplant plants?In general, a seed is like a baby.It needs tons of care, but not everyone knows how to get it to survive.Transplanting plants is for starters. 40 . They still need your love but they’re not going to fall down and kill themselves.
With a little planning, I was able to watch three adorable baby trees take root in my yard.One of them recently had its first fruit — sweet little peaches.The yard has totally transformed too.
A.It used to be a junkyard.
B.Just create a vision based on your location.
C.You can start a garden in pots or containers.
D.You can buy your garden soil at a hardware (五金制品) store.
E.It enables me to grow my own food and save waiting time.
F.Carrots want sandier soil, so their roots can grow more easily.
G.They are plants that are a few inches high grown in small pots.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
(2025·吉首模拟)Contrary to popular belief, the secret to confident public speaking is not about getting rid of your nerves. The key is to redefine your anxiety as __41__.
A few years ago, my team and I led a leadership communication training program for a large financial institution. One banking manager in particular was incredibly__42__ about public speaking. __43__ the fact that she had a warm personality which might __44__ speaking, the idea of speaking in public __45__ her to the point of near paralysis (瘫痪).
But rather than __46__ her nervousness, every time she had to get up and __47__ to our group, she would exclaim, “That's __48__!” And we'd all laugh with her __49__ we knew it really meant—“I'm terrified!” And in spite of the nerves, her presentations were very __50__. That phrase became an inside reference within our small group: Every time someone was __51__ before speaking, they'd shout, “That's amazing!” when they stood up and we'd all __52__.
Anxiety and excitement are actually very, very __53__, but anxiety and calmness are too far apart. When we tell people to calm down before a big public speech, we're actually suggesting something that's incredibly __54__. So focusing on excitement rather than trying to calm down actually contributes to __55__.
41.A.curiosity B.joy C.courage D.excitement
42.A.depressed B.optimistic C.puzzled D.anxious
43.A.Despite B.Above C.Against D.As
44.A.enhance B.fade C.affect D.blow
45.A.scared B.discouraged C.inspired D.exposed
46.A.hide B.conquer C.reveal D.control
47.A.turn B.present C.sign D.direct
48.A.ridiculous B.incredible C.unbelievable D.amazing
49.A.until B.if C.because D.unless
50.A.engaging B.encouraging C.plain D.explicit
51.A.excited B.nervous C.energetic D.annoyed
52.A.compromise B.sympathize C.compensate D.condemn
53.A.distant B.confusing C.different D.close
54.A.unique B.regular C.difficult D.obscure
55.A.evaluation B.expectation C.performance D.impression
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
Dazhai,a village 56. (surround) by mountains on all sides in Guangxi’s Longsheng autonomous county of various ethnic groups,which boasts around 66 square kilometers of terraced(梯田形的) fields that have been cultivated for around 2,300 years,57. (attract) tens of thousands of visitors every year.Its terraced fields follow 58. landform of the mountains,at heights ranging from 300 to 1,200 meters above sea level.So far,from swiftly flowing river valleys to ②mist-covered mountains,dense forests and steep cliffs,wherever there is water and soil,terraces 59. (dig).
Those in Dazhai are important 60. (representative) of Longji terracing,a well-known type of terrace that can be found all over the county.The highest tier(层) has more than 1,100 levels,61.
(wind) from the foot of the mountain to the top,creating a magnificent landscape 62. resembles a staircase to the clouds.The largest terrace is no more than an acre 63. size,while the smallest only accommodates a handful of rice seedlings(秧苗).
Longji terraces are based on an environmental practice that focuses on harmony between humans and nature 64.
the dynamic balance of forests and fields.They are not just beautiful landscapes but also carriers of Zhuang and Yao culture.
Longji terraces are an important model of ancient Chinese water 65. (manage) and agricultural civilization that has been passed down to the present day.Visitors can appreciate the way the Zhuang and Yao ethnic groups have farmed the terraces and how ancestral farming methods have been preserved.
答案 阅读DCAB DBDC ACCA 七选五EBFCG完型DDAAA CBDCA BBDCC
语法填空 1.surrounded 2.attracts 3.the 4.have been dug 5.representatives 6.winding 7.which/that 8.in 9.and 10.management
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(2025·杭州教学质量检测)Education in 2080 is distinctive from education in the 2020s.Until about 2035, the main function of education systems is to supply the economy with the next generation of workers.In 2080, the purpose of education is the wellbeing of society and all its members.To make this a bit more tangible for you, I would like to give an example of what a child’s education looks like in 2080.Her name is Shemsy.Shemsy is 13, and she is confident and loves learning.
Shemsy does not go to school in the morning because schools as you know them no longer exist.Schools have been replaced with “Learning Hubs” that are not restricted to certain ages.They are where intergenerational learning happens, in line with the belief that learning is the lifelong pursuit.
Every year, Shemsy designs her learning journey for the year with a highly attentive “teacher-citizen”.Shemsy is actively engaged in designing her education and has to propose projects she would like to be involved in to contribute to and serve her community.She also spends lots of time playing as the role of play in learning has finally been recognized as the essential and core to our humanity.Shemsy works a lot collaboratively.Access to education is universal, and higher education institutions no longer differentiate themselves by how many people they reject yearly.Variability between students is expected and leveraged (充分利用) as young people teach one another and use their differences as a source of strength.Shemsy naturally explores what she is curious about at a pace she sets.She still has some classes to take that are mandatory for children globally:Being Human and the History of Humanity.
We invite you to think about your vision for education in the year 2080: what does it look like, who does it serve, and how does it transform our societies?
24.What does Paragraph 1 mainly tell us?
A.There are different types of education.
B.The present education needs improvements.
C.Education and economy are closely associated.
D.The goal of future education is fundamentally different.
25.What do we know about Learning Hubs?
A.They accept students of all ages.
B.They promote competition.
C.They discourage individualized learning.
D.They are all about play-based learning.
26.What does the underlined word “mandatory” in Paragraph 3 mean?
A.Tough. B.Satisfactory. C.Optional. D.Required.
27.What can be a suitable title for the text?
A.An Example to All B.A Vision for Education
C.A Challenge for Education D.A Journey into the Future
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(2025·江南十校联考)Chicago’s Lyric Opera is aiming to make its performances more accessible via the SoundShirt.
In October, Lyric became the first opera company to offer the shirts to audience members who are deaf or hard of hearing.The device comes from a London-based wearable tech brand called CuteCircuit.Each shirt costs about $1,900, but interested guests can reserve one for special performances at $20 a ticket.
Audience members who intend to use the shirts will sit in seats with a view of both the conductor and Lyric’s sign language interpreter.
The SoundShirt is worn like a lightweight jacket and features 16 small motors throughout.Microphones are placed around the orchestra on stage to record specific instruments and send a live signal to start vibrations (振动) in the shoulders, forearms and upper and lower back.
Rachel Arfa, commissioner of Chicago’s Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, recently tested the SoundShirt at a production of West Side Story.
“When Lyric approached me with this shirt, I was highly skeptical,” she tells The Washington Post’s Michael Andor Brodeur.“There are often technical solutions designed by people without disabilities for people with disabilities that do not solve barriers that we have.”
The technology certainly isn’t for everyone.The Chicago Sun-Times’ Stefano Esposito says wearing a SoundShirt feels like “your body has become home to an entire hive (蜂巢) of non-stinging bees”.
“It’s not an unpleasant sensation,” he writes, “just odd, very odd.”
But for Arfa, the shirt exceeded expectations.“At live theater, it is difficult for me to discriminate between different sounds, so I rely on access provided for equal access,” she tells The Washington Post.“I began to understand that the motors on the SoundShirt vibrated in conjunction with the orchestra sounds ...I am not able to hear this sound, but I could feel it.It was such a surprise and a thrill.”
Tina Childress, an audiologist and advocate for accessibility in the arts, is excited by the variety of accessibility services now available to hard-of-hearing theatergoers.“It’s important to remember that you can use two or three of these choices at the same time,” she tells The Washington Post after testing the shirt.“With the SoundShirt, having that tactile (触觉的) feedback for what I don’t hear was instrumental in me enjoying the performance.”
28.What can we learn about the SoundShirt?
A.It looks like a common T-shirt. B.It is created by Chicago’s Lyric Opera.
C.It is expensive for people to purchase. D.It is promoted by Rachel Arfa.
29.How does the SoundShirt work?
A.By stimulating users’ brains. B.By changing sounds into touches.
C.By interpreting music as visual images. D.By linking users’ bodies with instruments directly.
30.What’s Stefano’s opinion on wearing the SoundShirt?
A.Useful. B.Strange.
C.Innovative. D.Surprised.
31.What does the underlined word “discriminate” mean in Paragraph 9?
A.Feel. B.Choose. C.Distinguish. D.Transmit.
C
(2025·茂名联考)Primary testing of a newly developed AIenhanced blood test has shown promise in being able to accurately determine the potential of someone's developing Parkinson's disease (帕金森病) in the coming years. In research published last week, a team of scientists in Europe identified eight bloodbased biomarkers that might alert doctors to a high potential for Parkinson's disease development in a patient—up to seven years before symptoms appear.
The test, while still in its early stages, offers hope for a disorder that has no cure and affects nearly nine million people worldwide. At present, the treatment for Parkinson's disease tends to be reactive and focused on stopping symptoms from getting worse, which include shaking movements, slow movements, stiffness and a loss of balance, after a diagnosis is made. “We need to get to people before they develop symptoms. It's always better to do prevention rather than cure,” senior author Kevin Mills says. With this goal in mind, the team began their work by collecting blood samples from 99 people who have Parkinson's disease and 36 people who don't. Analyzing a selection of 70 percent of these samples, a machine learning algorithm (算法) identified eight proteins that appeared in different concentrations in the blood of those with the disease.
This pattern could provide a diagnosis with 100 percent accuracy, according to a statement from University College London. In a followup evaluation, the algorithm was given the remaining 30 percent of blood samples that it hadn't been trained on—30 from people currently with Parkinson's disease and 11 from people without it. The tool aced__the__test,__correctly diagnosing every patient. “This means that drug treatment could potentially be given at an earlier stage, which could possibly slow down disease progression or even prevent it from occurring,” Michael Bartl, the cofirst author of the study, says.
“We've seen significant progress in the development of exciting new tests for Parkinson's disease in the last year alone,” Katherine Fletcher, research communications leader says. “We anticipate that these new tests will start being used within the next few years.”
32.What can the new blood test do for Parkinson's disease?
A.Relieve its symptoms. B.Predict its likelihood.
C.Identify its initial causes. D.Determine its treatment plan.
33.What do we know about the current treatment for Parkinson's disease?
A.It is on symptom control. B.It is mainly preventive.
C.It is effective in complete cure. D.It is mainly based on early diagnosis.
34.What does the underlined phrase “aced the test” in paragraph 3 mean?
A.Needed a new test. B.Became a failed test.
C.Performed well in the test. D.Showed weaknesses in the test.
35.What is Katherine Fletcher's attitude to the new blood test for Parkinson's disease?
A.Contradictory. B.Skeptical. C.Optimistic. D.Tentative.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) geolocation(人工智能定位技术) solutions are changing the way researchers track and monitor wildlife,enabling more powerful conservation efforts.These systems use advanced sensors,satellite imagery,and machine learning algorithms(算法) to gather real-time data on animal movements,habitat preferences,and migration patterns. 36
Traditional tracking methods often rely on ②non-automatic tracking or inconvenient necklace-like systems,which may cause stress and ③discomfort to the animals. 37 The devices can work as tags and the camera traps can be set up remotely,which decreases human impact on wildlife.
In addition,AI-powered devices collect and analyze data precisely.Through their assistance,scientists can gain insights into habitat choices and evaluate the effect of global warming on wild animal locations. 38 For example,by analyzing the collected data,conservationists can promote targeted habitat restoration efforts according to the patterns and connections they discovered with the help of AI geolocation devices.
39 By monitoring animals’ behavioral changes in real-time,researchers can quickly detect signs of environmental issues.Sudden changes in an animal’s movements could indicate threats or problems.Researchers can then respond immediately,potentially saving the animal’s life.
Sharing geolocation data through online platforms can also help raise awareness about protecting endangered species. 40 This help them feel more connected to the issues wildlife face in habitats.The bond promotes a sense of responsibility among individuals and encourages them to contribute to wildlife conservation efforts through various means,such as donations,volunteer work,and so on.
A.This knowledge enables them to make accurate and efficient decisions.
B.However,AI tracking does not require disturbing contact with the animals.
C.AI monitoring needs fewer battery replacements than the traditional methods.
D.The solutions have offered the following key benefits to wildlife conservation.
E.Directly engaging with conservation efforts gives people a first-hand experience.
F.The AI geolocation technology significantly reduces the need for massive fieldwork.
G.With real-time data,the AI solutions also function as an early warning for wildlife risks.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
I’m grateful to have a roof over my head, food in my belly, and the ability to take care of my family. This is why I try to help the homeless and those 41 whenever possible.
One day, I was coming home from work on payday with a huge bonus in my pocket.I found myself 42 at a traffic jam on the road.I saw something common: a man in shabby clothing 43 a cardboard sign that read, “Need work or food. Anything 44 .”
It’s true that most people will 45 us not to give money to beggars, but I just couldn’t close my 46 to those poor people. I have a full-time job, but this 47 person had practically nothing. So, I 48 down my window and gave him a rather large bill.
“Thank you so much,” he expressed his thanks to me 49 and then stated, “Seriously, I really need a job.” I gave him some information on possible employment 50 in the area and went on my way, hoping his luck would 51 for the better.
Most homeless folks are people like us. They’re just 52 an unfortunate part of their journey through life. They are not 53 lazy or unintelligent indeed. In fact, they 54 our respect and admiration in overcoming their everyday struggles. They might need a helping hand from their neighbours and not 55 judgment and rude behaviour. Now I’m grateful that my life didn’t hand me enough bad luck to end up in their situation.
41.A.in turn B.in need C.in peace D.in order
42.A.trapped B.controlled C.stuck D.involved
43.A.writing B.making C.sending D.holding
44.A.moves B.helps C.happens D.appears
45.A.demand B.request C.force D.advise
46.A.eyes B.ears C.mouth D.nose
47.A.unusual B.unfortunate C.unfriendly D.unimportant
48.A.turned B.closed C.rolled D.took
49.A.politely B.formally C.casually D.generously
50.A.activities B.possibilities C.qualifications D.opportunities
51.A.behave B.change C.transform D.develop
52.A.taking over B.making up C.going through D.working out
53.A.necessarily B.basically C.possibly D.naturally
54.A.neglect B.abandon C.deserve D.suspect
55.A.accurate B.objective C.abstract D.negative
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
A college graduate in Hangzhou unfriending 90 percent of her classmates and teachers on WeChat upon graduation caused harsh replies from those 56. were unfriended.
Beforehand, she sent a message saying “We’ll never meet again, so out of courtesy, we should unfriend each other.Best wishes to you.” 57. (inform) her classmates and teachers.
However, she learned later many people 58. (annoy) by her actions, with some sending her a friend request containing curse words, according to Liaoshen Evening News.
The graduate explained in 59. interview she barely knew the people concerned, and it is highly likely there wouldn’t be any contact 60. communication after graduation.In order to avoid useless socializing, she decided to delete them once and for all.Only two people close to her were left.
Her actions 61. (lead) to a heated discussion on Weibo, a Twitter-like platform in China.One Weibo user commented:“There was nothing wrong about 62. this girl did.For the classmates she didn’t like, it was OK to cut them loose.I’m in favour of 63. (she) trying to avoid useless socializing and doing what she wants to do.”
Others disagreed.One Weibo user named Xiao Caomei commented frankly:“Nothing to be proud of, and this behavior was nothing but a 64. (demonstrate) of low EQ.” Another named Tian Juzi commented:“I can see that you are not good at 65. (handle) interpersonal relationships.However, deleting your teachers shows you are immature and impolite.”
答案 阅读DADB CBBC BACC 七选五DBAGE完型BCDBD ABCAD BCACD
语法填空 1.who 2.to inform 3.were annoyed 4.an 5.or 6.led 7.what 8.her 9.demonstration 10.handling
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We live in an era where we are surrounded by information and opinion exchange.Research shows that we are internally rewarded when we can influence others with our ideas and engage in debate.However, all this information often does little to change our minds.Therefore, it is more relevant than ever to examine the psychology of human belief.
Belief is the noun which stands for the acceptance that something exists or it is true.The brain, a “belief-engine”, invests itself in certain repetitive patterns in everyday life and gives meaning to them by ignoring anything to the contrary.Although facts and beliefs can be linked, they can also be detached from each other.
While certain beliefs remain firm, others can easily be controlled.Dr Jonas Kaplan ran a study in 2016 where people were shown a variety of arguments that were contrary to their political and non-political views.It turned out that it was easier to change people’s minds about facts such as the invention of the light bulb by Thomas Edison, than other more personal beliefs.Apparently, the higher emotional value a belief holds, the more it is “safeguarded” by our mental system.Perceptual (认知的) shifts are required for a change of opinion but all too often these shifts put our emotional wellbeing at risk; this is why people stick to their beliefs.
Another viewpoint examines the psychology of belief in relation to the evolution of human reason.Generally, people are in favour of some beliefs because they make sense to them.However, it may be that reason did not facilitate (促进) what we can imagine — solving the unfamiliar or abstract problems.Rather, humans might have developed logic to learn to belong in the collective social life.Therefore, it might be that beliefs are serving the purpose of social survival no matter how little they have been verified by evidence.If a political belief helps an individual to secure social status, a job or a romantic relationship, chances are that it won’t change overnight — even if it is unreasonable.
24.What does the underlined word “detached” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A.Resulted. B.Separated. C.Prevented. D.Connected.
25.Why are perceptual shifts difficult?
A.They are determined by facts. B.They often lead to arguments.
C.They are controlled by our brain. D.They threaten our emotional wellbeing.
26.What can we learn about our beliefs from the last paragraph?
A.They reflect our needs for survival. B.They’re mainly based on evidence.
C.They’re mainly decided by our reason. D.They involve our personal imagination.
27.What would be the best title for the text?
A.How Facts Influence Our Beliefs B.How Our Beliefs Come into Being
C.Why We Ignore Different Opinions D.Why It’s Hard To Change Our Beliefs
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(2025·保定一模)Politicians, business bosses, and other types of leaders indeed tend to like speaking with their hands, but does the habit influence how others interpret those words? To get to the bottom of it, a team of researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics conducted a series of experiments on volunteers who viewed videos of people speaking with and without hand movements.
After showing the volunteers videos of people speaking under different conditions, the researchers asked them questions about what they had heard.Some conditions involved the speaker stressing different parts of words in a sentence.Other conditions involved the speaker making various types of hand gestures, such as pointing and sweeping movements.The team recorded the volunteers as they viewed the video recordings, questioning the volunteers afterward about what they had seen and heard.
Researchers found that the volunteers were more affected by syllables (音节) spoken with the conjunction of hand gestures: In 20 percent of the cases, the viewers were more likely to have heard and interpreted the word spoken with a hand gesture.Interestingly, however, volunteers were 40 percent more likely to hear the wrong sound when a mismatch between the word spoken and the hand gesture occurred.
Body language expert Carol Goman said, “Studies have found that speaking with your hands really can change the view of your character.People who communicate through active gesturing tend to be considered warm, agreeable, and energetic, while those who remain still are seen as logical, cold, and analytic.In fact, a study that studied TED Talks, which posts international talks online, found that the most popular speakers used nearly twice as many gestures as the least popular speakers used.”
The research team said that their findings suggest that hand gestures are an important part of in-person communication that have a direct impact on what the listener hears.Furthermore, they suggest that our responses to hand gestures may be something we learn as we grow up.
28.What's the researchers' purpose of doing the experiments?
A.To examine the volunteers' interpreting skills.
B.To test the effect hand gestures have on speaking.
C.To record the volunteers' questions for the speaker.
D.To confirm the influence hand movements have on leaders.
29.What does the underlined word “conjunction” mean in paragraph 3?
A.Assistance. B.Combination. C.Disturbance. D.Interpretation.
30.What did the researchers find in the experiments?
A.Hand movements affected what the listener heard.
B.The speaker stressed different parts of words in a sentence.
C.People speaking with different hand gestures had different effects.
D.The most popular speakers used less gestures than the least popular speakers did.
31.What may the researchers agree with?
A.Gestures can influence others' view on one's personality.
B.Understanding gestures is a must in every language.
C.In-person communication helps interpret gestures.
D.Responses to gestures are learning behavior.
C
(2025·河南许平汝期中联考)To get our points across, we humans use numerous gestures, shift the speed and tone of our speech and take turns in conversation. We aren't the only members of the animal kingdom to do this. According to new observations from a study published in the journal Current Biology, chimpanzees may share our pattern of rapidly taking turns to “speak” and, sometimes, even interrupting each other.
“While human languages are incredibly diverse, a characteristic we all share is that our conversations are structured with fastpaced turns of just 200 milliseconds on average,” study co author and University of St Andrews primatologist (灵长类动物学家) Catherine Hobaiter said in a statement. “But it was an open question whether other animals share this conversational structure.”
In the study, the research team collected data on chimpanzee “conversations” across five wild communities in East Africa. Their dataset represented more than 8,500 gestures for 252 individual chimpanzees. They then used computer software to measure the timing of turntaking conversational patterns. 14% of communicative interactions included an exchange of gestures between two individual interactions. Most of these included a twopart exchange, but some included up to seven. “We found that the timing of chimpanzees' gesturing and human conversational turntaking is similar and very fast, which suggests that similar evolutionary mechanisms are driving these social, communicative interactions,” study coauthor and University of St Andrews Ph. D student Gal Badihi said.
In general, the researchers saw a similar timing observed in human conversation—short pauses between a gesture and then a gestural response at about 120 milliseconds. Some of the behavioral responses to gestures were slower. “We did see a little variation among different chimpanzee communities, which again matches what we see in people—there are slight cultural variations in the pace of conversation; some cultures have slower or faster talkers,” Badihi said.
This connection between human and chimpanzee facetoface communication indicates that there are some hidden rules in communication in primates. The team notes that these structures could date back to a communication mechanism in a shared ancestor. Chimpanzees and humans also may have arrived at similar communication strategies as a way to enhance their interactions and manage competition for communicative “space”.
32.What was uncertain for Catherine Hobaiter before the study?
A.Whether gestures were used by animals.
B.Whether human talks feature fastpaced turns.
C.Whether other animal species could communicate.
D.Whether human conversational turntaking was unique.
33.How did the researchers conduct their experiment?
A.By rescheduling chimpanzees' routine life.
B.By comparing chimpanzees' sound volume.
C.By analyzing chimpanzees' gestural interactions.
D.By changing chimpanzees' living environment.
34.What does the study suggest about chimpanzees?
A.Communities may differ in conversational paces.
B.Their behavioral responses to gestures remain slow.
C.Cultural variations in communication are unobservable.
D.Their communication strategies are better than humans'.
35.What is the main idea of the passage?
A.Chimpanzees use gestures for communication.
B.Chimpanzees share a common ancestor with humans.
C.Turntaking conversational patterns are widespread.
D.Chimpanzees and humans have similarities in communication.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
(2025·宿迁三模)Learning can be frustrating. Maybe you feel bored, or even get discouraged if you don't understand a new topic. If you're still in school, there are lots of things you can do to make learning more enjoyable. 36.________ There are many ways to make learning fun even after you've left school.
Find your learning style.
If you are able to find your best learning style, you can make this experience more enjoyable. If you are a verbal learner, enjoy speaking out loud. Try practicing your Latin vocabulary by quizzing a friend. If you think you are a visual learner, try to use that to your advantage. Take learning history for example. 37.________
Ask for help.
38.________ And it makes sense that you will enjoy things that you are good at. If you are struggling in school, learning might feel less fun than it could be. If you cannot comprehend your Chemistry class, ask your instructor for some additional materials. Your parents and friends can also be a great resource. Once you understand the material, learning will feel less like a chore.
Read a book.
Reading is one of the best ways to learn new information. 39.________ Choose a topic, and find a book to begin learning some new things. For example, fiction is a great way to learn about different cultures. You can go to your local library and pick up any book that looks interesting and give it a try.
Use technology.
Modern technology can provide you with a whole new range of learning opportunities. Take some time to explore your computer and phone, and you will likely find some new possibilities to further your learning. Download apps that will allow you to play virtual trivia (冷知识). You can challenge your friends to see who can learn the most. Follow news outlets on social media. 40.________
A.Everyone likes feeling successful.
B.Look for a history class that focuses on that era.
C.Make a list of books you've always wanted to read.
D.There are books available on every imaginable subject.
E.Lifelong learning is also important and even better, and it can be fun.
F.You can stay informed about what is happening in the world around you.
G.Relying heavily on the maps and timelines helps you store and enjoy the information.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
(2025·长沙新高考适应性考试)When working in person, most of us have a natural understanding of non-verbal (非言语的) signals.That is to say, all the ways in which we 41 without words work out.
42 , in the digital workspac, this kind of communication can seem less 43 .Many work 44 now happen via online chats, and even video meetings can go ahead with cameras off.
Parts of non-verbal communication have always 45 outside face-to-face interaction, of course.For example, these unnoticeable 46 could begin with a profile picture on your CV (简历); even deciding whether or not to add an emoji in a work group chat can change the 47 of the interaction.
Yet the new workplace shift in where and how we work has 48 the world of non-verbal communication greatly.For instance, in video calls, the background can give all sorts of non-verbal 49 about co-workers’ lifestyles, 50 and level of professionalism.Let’s say, if a co-worker positions the camera below the chin (下巴), 51 others to look up, you begin to dislike him or her, almost 52 .Indeed, data have shown that during video calls, factors like camera angles, distance from the camera and ability to make eye contact all 53 how likeable people are noticed to be.
In a new world where 54 working is rapidly developing, being willing to engage non-verbally makes it 55 to understand others and to be understood.
41.A.unite B.communicate C.recognize D.cooperate
42.A.Besides B.However C.Otherwise D.Therefore
43.A.important B.separable C.adventurous D.flexible
44.A.conditions B.conversations C.seats D.paces
45.A.survived B.proved C.transformed D.existed
46.A.signals B.maps C.journeys D.articles
47.A.milestone B.analysis C.feel D.study
48.A.quitted B.expanded C.failed D.reduced
49.A.information B.change C.application D.concern
50.A.meetings B.suggestions C.interests D.videos
51.A.inspiring B.forcing C.permitting D.warning
52.A.continuously B.willingly C.carefully D.instantly
53.A.impact B.accomplish C.report D.harm
54.A.diligent B.crazy C.remote D.abstract
55.A.easier B.harder C.more traditional D.more exciting
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(2025·青岛高三上学期期中)Originating from Wuhu, Anhui Province, Wuhu iron painting is made from iron sheets and wires. Artists shape these materials through different techniques, 56.____________ (place) the patterns on a white base before framing them into a painting.
Dating back over 300 years to the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, Wuhu iron painting 57.____________ (recognize) in 2006 as a national intangible cultural heritage. This art form 58.____________ shows landscapes, figures, flowers, insects, birds and animals combines traditional Chinese painting with 3D modeling 59.____________ (create) a distinctive style.
Tang Chuansong serves 60.____________ the technical director of the Wuhu arts and crafts (工艺品) factory and is the provinciallevel maker of the craft. Beginning as 61.____________ learner at 15 years old, Tang's passion for the art form made him an outstanding figure in the field. In the 1970s, he changed iron painting 62.____________ (technique) by introducing advanced machines, replacing traditional ones 63.____________ enhancing both the craft's process and working conditions 64.____________ (significant).
Today, Tang is committed to preserving and passing on the tradition of Wuhu iron painting craftsmanship to the next generation of artists, ensuring that his knowledge and skills continue to inspire and guide 65.____________ (ambition) learners.
答案 阅读BDAD BBAD DCAD 七选五EGADF完型BBABD ACBAC BDACA
语法填空 1.placing 2.was recognized 3.which/that 4.to create 5.as 6.a 7.techniques 8.and 9.significantly 10.ambitious
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A walk in the park may be just what the doctor orders.A new program launched in Canada gives some doctors the option of providing patients with a free annual pass to the country’s national parks as part of an effort to increase access to nature and the health benefits.
PaRx, a health initiative launched by the BC Parks Foundation in 2019, partnered with Parks Canada to provide doctors across four provinces with an initial run of 100 passes that can be prescribed (开处方).The program allows doctors to write more general prescriptions for time spent out in nature; two hours a week, at least 20 minutes at a time, is what PaRx director Dr.Melissa Lem suggests.
“Given the growing body of evidence that indicates nature time can improve all kinds of different physical and mental health conditions, we’re hoping that our PaRx program not only improves patient health, but reduces costs to the health-care system, and helps to grow the number of people who are more engaged environmental advocates,” said Prama Rahman, a coordinator for the BC Parks Foundation.
Doctors have been catching on, instructing their patients to turn to nature to improve their health and they’re getting creative in how they do it.Robert Zarr, a doctor based in Washington, began prescribing accessible outdoor activities for his young patients and even created a searchable online database of local parks to make it easier.
But getting outside isn’t always as easy as it might sound.Income can affect one’s access to nature, an issue that PaRx is trying to address in Canada.Doctors utilizing the new national parks pass program are urged to prioritize patients who might not otherwise be able to afford these passes.
While only 100 adult passes, which give holders access to more than 80 national parks, historic sites and nature reserves, have initially been made available, organizers plan to routinely reassess this number as the program grows, the BC Parks Foundation told NPR.
24.What is PaRx intended to do?
A.Qualify doctors to give prescriptions. B.Give patients free access to parks.
C.Promote free admission to parks. D.Advocate 20 minutes’ walk a day.
25.What does the underlined word “utilizing” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?
A.Financing. B.Setting up. C.Evaluating. D.Carrying out.
26.What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A.The BC Parks Foundation is expanding rapidly.
B.The program has signed with 80 national parks.
C.More people will benefit from the program.
D.Those living close to parks can gain priority.
27.Which is the best title for the text?
A.PaRx, a Nature Prescription Program B.The BC Parks Foundation in Canada
C.Year-long Passes to National Parks D.A New Study on Benefits of Walking
B
(2024·九省联考)For lots of kids, toddlerhood (幼儿期) is an important time for friendship.Studies show that the earlier kids learn to form positive relationships, the better they are at relating to others as teenagers and adults.Playing together also helps these kids practice social behaviors, such as kindness, sharing, and cooperation.
Even so, how quickly your child develops into a social creature may also depend on his temperament (性格).Some toddlers are very social, but others are shy.In addition, the way that toddlers demonstrate that they like other children is markedly different from what adults think of as expressions of friendship.Research at The Ohio State University in Columbus found that a toddler’s way of saying “I like you” during play is likely to come in the form of copying a friend’s behavior.
This seemingly unusual way of demonstrating fondness can result in unpleasant behavior.Regardless of how much they like a playmate, they may still grab his toys, refuse to share, and get bossy.But experts say that this is a normal and necessary part of friendship for kids of this age.Through play experiences, toddlers learn social rules.That’s why it’s so important to take an active role in your toddler’s social encounters by setting limits and offering frequent reminders of what they are.When you establish these guidelines, explain the reasons behind them.
Begin by helping your child learn sympathy (“Ben is crying.What’s making him so sad?”), then suggest how he could resolve the problem (“Maybe he would feel better if you let him play the ball.”).When your child shares or shows empathy (同理心) toward a friend, praise him (“Ben stopped crying!You made him feel better.”).
Another way to encourage healthy social interaction is by encouraging kids to use words — not fists — to express how they feel.It’s also important to be mindful of how your child’s personality affects playtime.Kids are easy to get angry when they’re sleepy or hungry, so schedule playtime when they’re refreshed.
28.What does it indicate when toddlers copy their playmates’ behavior?
A.They are interested in acting. B.They are shy with the strangers.
C.They are fond of their playmates. D.They are tired of playing games.
29.What does the author suggest parents do for their kids?
A.Design games for them. B.Find them suitable playmates.
C.Play together with them. D.Help them understand social rules.
30.What is the function of the quoted statements in Paragraph 4?
A.Giving examples. B.Explaining concepts. C.Providing evidence. D.Making comparisons.
31.Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A.How Children Adapt to Changes B.How to Be a Role Model for Children
C.How Your Baby Learns to Love D.How to Communicate with Your Kid
C
(2025·浙江Z20名校联盟三模)Lord Norman Foster, renowned as one of the world's foremost architects, has devoted decades to redefining the concept of tall buildings. “What we've done is create a sense of identity drawn from real needs,” Foster said. “It's not a fashionable idea, but generated from the realities we were in.” His masterpiece includes iconic structures such as the HSBC building in Hong Kong. Now, he's set his sights on Qatar.
Currently nearing completion and set to reach a height of 301 meters, Foster's Lusail Towers are ready to claim the title of Qatar's tallest buildings. Lusail Towers are intended to serve as a center for Qatar's financial institutions, with four distinctive blocks, two standing at 70 stories and two at 50 stories.
But the construction itself wasn't all plain sailing. To address the unique challenges presented by Qatar's hot climate, Foster's team had to depart from the materials commonly used in skyscrapers in cooler countries—part of what Foster called a decadeslong quest to “reinvent the tall building”. The design combines advanced shading with ventilation (通风), while the towers' surfaces are coated with “marine grade” aluminum (铝) that wraps around the buildings, protecting the glass from strong sunlight while maintaining the views and still letting in natural light. Central to the project are special shading fins (鳍), which not only optimize views and natural lighting for occupants but reduce solar radiation by 70% compared to traditional allglass towers.
While the towers are ready to become a recognizable landmark for Lusail, Foster believes that a city's skyline reflects what lies beneath the surface. It was crucial to integrate the towers into a “lowscale master plan”. They are strategically positioned on top of a subway line and at the end of a commercial avenue linking the waterfront (滨水区) to the nearby football stadium. According to Foster, the ground features of the plaza (广场) will play a significant role in the objective of transforming the area into a lively public space for the future.
32.According to Foster's concept, what should tall buildings be like?
A.Renowned. B.Identical. C.Fashionable. D.Practical.
33.What can we learn about the Lusail Towers?
A.They will function as a global financial center.
B.They are expected to be Qatar's tallest buildings.
C.They are Foster's most renowned iconic masterpiece.
D.They have four blocks with the same style and height.
34.What was the solution to the challenges caused by Qatar's hot climate?
A.Coating the tower with an unconventional material.
B.Reducing the views and natural lighting with shading fins.
C.Replacing the glass with “marinegrade” aluminum.
D.Protecting the glass from natural light and solar radiation.
35.What's the goal of “lowscale master plan”?
A.To link the waterfront to the football stadium.
B.To create a remarkable plaza for the citizens.
C.To offer a dynamic public space for the future.
D.To connect a subway and a commercial avenue.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
(2025·郑州质量预测)We all want to know what happiness means and try to find ways to help make our life better.Happiness — you know it when you see it, but it’s hard to define.You might call it a sense of wellbeing, optimism or meaningfulness in life, although those could also be treated separately.36. , we know that we want it, and that is just somehow good.
We also know that we don’t always have control over our happiness.Research suggests that genetics may play a big role in our level of happiness, so some of us may start out at a disadvantage.On top of that, environmental factors can bring down our mood and dry up our thirst for living.37. .Many studies have found a connection between psychological and physical wellbeing.
A 2022 review of more than 200 studies found a connection between positive psychological features, such as happiness, optimism and life satisfaction, and a lowered risk of heart disease.
38. .If you have a good sense of wellbeing, it’s easier to maintain good habits:exercising, eating a balanced diet and getting enough sleep.
39. , and they do not provide hard evidence of cause and effect.But some researchers believe that positive mental states do have a direct effect on the body, perhaps by reducing damaging physical processes.For instance, they found that optimism is associated with lower levels of inflammation (炎症).
If what you mean by happiness is specifically “enjoyment of life”, there’s newer evidence to support that, too.A study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that people aged 60 and over who said they enjoyed life less were more likely to develop disability over an 8-year period.40. .This study does not prove that physical problems are caused by less enjoyment of life, but suggests a relationship.
A.But whatever happiness really is
B.It might take more work if your mood is low
C.For now these studies can only show associations
D.That refers to the person, and the situation he or she is in
E.Being able to travel around was also related to enjoyment of life
F.To manage our emotions is important for both our body and mind
G.It’s not as simple as “you must be happy to prevent heart attacks”, though
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
(2025·绍兴柯桥三模)In San Antonio, a theme park called Morgan's Wonderland has welcomed visitors across the globe.It's a fully __41__ space designed for people who have special needs and it all began with one dad who wanted to make his daughter Morgan Hartman __42__.
Morgan Hartman was born with __43__.On a family vacation back in 2006, Morgan's father Gordon noticed her being __44__ by a group of children she was trying to play with at a hotel swimming pool.
“It left Morgan with a painful experience.All she wanted was to __45__,” Gordon said.So, like a good father who sees his child being hurt in some way, he __46__ to create a space where everyone felt welcome.Four years and $35 million later, Morgan's Wonderland was __47__ and opened to the world.The nonprofit theme park __48__ many fancy attractions and offers free admission to anyone with a disability.
Morgan's Wonderland is a __49__ that the government is actively encouraging the wider community to adopt as well.All its facilities for the disabled are __50__ integrated with the surroundings, so they never attract unnecessary attention to their __51__.In addition to rides and games, Morgan's Wonderland also offers an __52__ called the Home Lab, where the disabled can practice daily activities such as preparing food, getting dressed and socializing in a safe, comfortable setting using __53__ technology.
Gordon is clear that Morgan's Wonderland supplies an opportunity for the children who have special needs with the kind of interactions he saw his daughter __54__ of so many years ago, no matter what their __55__ may be.
41.A.movable B.private C.accessible D.clean
42.A.calm B.happy C.strong D.proud
43.A.dreams B.talents C.disabilities D.addictions
44.A.taken in B.cared for C.watched over D.left out
45.A.participate B.challenge C.escape D.adapt
46.A.hesitated B.begged C.agreed D.determined
47.A.designed B.donated C.completed D.repaired
48.A.rents B.features C.discovers D.explores
49.A.model B.plan C.chance D.record
50.A.likely B.perfectly C.partly D.basically
51.A.brand B.quality C.structure D.existence
52.A.object B.adventure C.experience D.invention
53.A.assistive B.educational C.military D.medical
54.A.suspected B.denied C.warned D.reminded
55.A.future B.culture C.belief D.condition
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Researchers have been applying artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor biodiversity and enhance efforts to protect some species from 56. (threaten).Unlike conventional methods,AI has the capacity 57. (analyze) massive amounts of data effectively.
Species are disappearing 58. a rate much faster than that millions of years ago,with up to one million species on the edge of 59. (extinct).In response,the United Nations set a goal in 2020 to safeguard at least 30%of Earth’s land and oceans.“AI is imperfect 60. could promote important discoveries,” says Nicolas Miailhe,Paris-based founder of the Future Society,an international non-profit organization 61. aims to better govern AI.“We badly need human practitioners to design models and interpret data.”
Besides monitoring biodiversity in real time,AI can also be used to model the impacts of human activities on an ecosystem.Although it 62. (document) that human activities have resulted in biodiversity loss,little is known about which environmental factors have the 63. (large) impact.
“Long-term statistics will play 64. essential role in connecting changes in biodiversity with environmental changes,” says Luisa Orsini,who 65. (study) evolutionary bio-systems at the University of Birmingham,UK.
答案 阅读DBCA CDAC DBAC 七选五AFGCE完型BBADA DCCBA DCBCD
语法填空 1.being threatened 2.to analyze 3.at 4.extinction 5.but 6.which/that 7.is documented 8.largest 9.an 10.studies
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(2025·山东六校联考)Nikola Tesla was a brilliant genius whose inventions enabled modern-day power and mass communication systems.His former boss, Thomas Edison, was the iconic American inventor of the light bulb, the phonograph and the moving picture.
The two geniuses were in a “War of Currents” in the 1880s over whose electrical system would power the world — Tesla’s alternating-current (AC) system or Edison’s rival direct-current (DC) electric power.Among scientists, few debates get more heated than the ones that compare Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison.So, who was the better inventor?
“They’re different inventors, but you can’t really say one is greater, because American society needs some Edisons and it needs some Teslas,” said W.Bernard Carlson, the author of “Tesla: Inventor of the Electrical Age”.
Though the light bulb, the phonograph and moving pictures are regarded as Edison’s most important inventions, other people were already working on similar technologies, said Leonard DeGraaf, an archivist at Thomas Edison National Historical Park in New Jersey.“If Edison hadn’t invented those things, other people would have,” DeGraaf told Live Science.
In a shortsighted move, Edison dismissed Tesla’s “impractical” idea of an alternating-current (AC) system of electric power transmission, instead promoting his simpler, but less efficient, direct-current (DC) system.
By contrast, Tesla’s ideas were often more disruptive (颠覆性的) technologies that didn’t have a built-in market demand.And his alternating-current motor and hydroelectric plant at Niagara Falls — a first-of-its-kind power plant — truly electrified the world in the end.
Tesla also spent years working on a system designed to wirelessly transmit voices, images and moving pictures — making him a futurist, and the true father of radio, telephone, cell phones and television.
In the end, Edison held 1,093 patents and Tesla won less than 300 worldwide.Edison’s legacy isn’t a specific patent or technology, but his invention factories, which divided the innovation process into small tasks that were carried out by many workers, DeGraaf said.For instance, Edison got the idea for a moving picture camera, or kinetoscope from a talk by photographer Edward Muybridge, but then left most of the experimentation to his assistant William Dickson and others.
24.What can we learn about Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison?
A.They used to be colleagues. B.They were on friendly terms.
C.There was competition between them. D.There were no similarities between them.
25.Which word best describes the author’s attitude to Thomas Edison in Paragraph 5?
A.Negative. B.Skeptical. C.Confused. D.Favourable.
26.Compared with Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla .
A.was more influential B.obtained more patents
C.was less innovative indeed D.was less successful financially
27.What can we infer about Thomas Edison from the last paragraph?
A.He was strict with others. B.He was very independent.
C.He was good at teamwork. D.He was ready to help others.
B
(2025·日照模拟)This year, it was harder than ever to get into Harvard University.The prestigious college announced their lowest acceptance rate ever, welcoming only 1,968 of 57,435 first-year applicants into their hallowed halls.Thanks to Abigail Mack’s moving, insightful essay, she will be one of the lucky students to matriculate this fall.
The Massachusetts high school senior used TikTok to share a part of the essay that made her one of the 4 percent of applicants who made the cut.Her paper focused on an unusual theme: the letter “S”.
“I hate the letter ‘S’,” she read aloud on TikTok.“Of the 164,777 words with ‘S’, I only struggle with one.To condemn an entire letter because of its use 0.0006 percent of the time sounds statistically absurd, but that one case changed 100 percent of my life.I used to have two parents, but now I have one, and the ‘S’ in ‘parents’ isn’t going anywhere.”
“‘S’ follows me,” she continued.“I can’t get through a day without being reminded that while my friends went out to dinner with their parents, I ate with my parent.As I write this essay, there is a blue line under the word ‘parent’ telling me to check my grammar; even Grammarly assumes that I should have parents, but cancer doesn’t listen to edit suggestions.”
She went on to explain that she fled that dreaded letter by throwing herself into school activities.She joined clubs, sports, and performed in theatrical productions, all in an effort to dull the pain of losing her mom.Eventually, she realized she was hiding from her pain and decided to face it head-on.She took over the “S” for her own purposes.Now, instead of thinking about the “S” in parents, she concentrates on the double “S” in passion.
Abigail’s essay earned her a spot at several top colleges and she has officially been accepted into the class of 2025 in Harvard.In the meantime, her essay has gone viral with over 16 million views!
28.What did the letter “S” mean to Abigail Mack?
A.A terrible failure. B.A special challenge.
C.An unfortunate fact. D.A painful experience.
29.What can we infer from Paragraphs 4 and 5 about Abigail Mack?
A.She isn’t good at typing. B.She has poor grammar.
C.Her father has got cancer. D.Her mother has passed away.
30.How did Abigail Mack deal with her situation?
A.By writing some essays. B.By reading some books.
C.By engaging in various activities. D.By taking part in competitions.
31.What would be the best title for the text?
A.Teen’s Special Feeling for the Letter “S”
B.Teen’s Essay Won Great Popularity Online
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(2025·烟台期中)George C. Hale served as the Chief of the Kansas City Fire Department for 31 years. At the end of the 19th century, he enhanced firefighting with his 60 patented inventions, including the Hale Water Tower and the telephone fire alarm, and helped bring America's fire departments into the modern era.
In Kansas' early history, fires were common with most homes built of wood and heated with coal. Every second mattered for the crews tasked with putting them out. Hale was a mechanical genius, solving the problems firefighters faced in his era.
Teams of trained horses were used to transport equipment to and from fires from 1860 to 1927. Harnessing (上挽具) the horses was a timeconsuming business until Hale invented the swinging horse harness. The harness was suspended from the ceiling of the fire station. When the alarm sounded, the horses moved into place and the harness broke open and dropped into position, making them spring into action with lightning speed.
Hale drilled his team to make certain every moment counted. Demonstrations of their recordspeed harness were so successful that major cities demanded to see the Kansas City firefighters in action. The team was even invited to represent the United States as the “American Fire Team” at the International Fire Congress in London in 1893 for an audience with Queen Victoria.
Passionate about seeking new approaches to upgrading firefighting, Hale made numerous inventions, facilitating firefighters' work efficiency. He even hired a circus gymnast to teach firefighters physical fitness. His novel ideas dramatically changed the whole fire service.
In the end, Hale was brought down by politics. In 1902, he was fired owing to his political conflict with the authority, yet Hale didn't quit his commitment to firefighting. He actively advised departments around the country and sold fire control facilities as far away as Russia.When he died in 1923, the Kansas City Journal called him “one of the greatest fire chiefs in the history of modern firefighting”.
32.What was the advantage of George C. Hale's swinging harness?
A.It allowed horses to run faster. B.It reduced response time to fire.
C.It made horses more defensive. D.It relieved the horses' fear of fire.
33.Why does the author mention the International Fire Congress?
A.To indicate the excellence of Hale's team.
B.To compare diverse firefighting techniques.
C.To evaluate the role of the international stage.
D.To convince people of America's efforts in firefighting.
34.What is the author's attitude towards George C. Hale?
A.Critical. B.Sympathetic. C.Forgiving. D.Admiring.
35.What is the best title for the passage?
A.Honors of the Kansas City Fire Department
B.Development of Kansas' Firefighting Cause
C.George C. Hale: A Witness to the Fire Service
D.A Great Contributor to Firefighting: George C. Hale
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
Olympians have trained their entire lives to reach their goal of standing on the winner’s podium.Not only do Olympic athletes tone (使强健) their bodies into near perfection; they hone their minds as well.36. , you need to keep the following in mind:
View stress as positive
Many Olympians view stress as a challenge instead of something they should fear.“We call it a stress mindset, or your worldview of stress.Top athletes have learned to view pressure as a challenge, either by trial and error or by working on mental training,” said sports psychologist Dan Gould.37. .
Learn to bounce back
Many of the most mentally tough athletes have a history of overcoming adversity in their past.38. .“It’s really hard to build resilience unless you’ve been challenged,” Gould said.“Anyone can get overwhelmed.Resilience is the piece of us that allows us to get up every time we’re knocked down.”
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There is no room for self-denial in the minds of Olympic athletes, according to Gould.“They have to believe they’re capable of performing well or they have already given the competition the advantage,” he said.“They have to go into the event with complete confidence.”
Regulate your emotions
Emotional regulation is as important as physical or mental preparation.“All of us have a set of emotions we feel are important for us to perform our best: I’m confident, but not overconfident.40. .Maybe I’m a little fearful, but it’s not overwhelming,” Gould said.
A.Get rid of self-doubt
B.Be the best version of yourself
C.I’m anxious, but it’s a good anxiety
D.He has studied Olympians for decades
E.It can be a hardship, illness or even a loved one dying
F.When you are facing one of the most important events in your life
G.If you want to think like an Olympian and develop a winner’s brain
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
I was 13 back then, standing at the kitchen table, my long hair hanging almost to my waist. I'd been longing for a triplelayer chocolate cake all week. Now that it was Saturday, I was __41__to make it. I laid out everything I would __42__: Ingredients __43__ butter, eggs and baking chocolate and the electric mixer that would combine them into a smooth batter.
“You ought to pull your __44__back in a ponytail while you're baking, Therese,” said my mom. “It'll get in your way.”
“No, it won't,” I said, __45__ her off. “I'll be fine.”
I wasn't a child who needed __46__. I was a teenager. I knew __47__ what I was doing. Holding the mixer with my right hand, I __48__ the chocolate and butter into the dry ingredients with my left. The little buttery bowl was slippery. Acting quickly—quick enough to knock a spoon off the table—I managed to catch the bowl __49__ it slipped out of my hand.
With the mixer running, I bent over to __50__the spoon. I didn't realize I'd dropped my hair into the batter until the beaters got hold of it. In __51__, my long hair was twisted right up to my head. “Mom!” I cried. She ran into the __52__ to find me bending over the table, my face __53__ to the mixing bowl. The mixer was too twisted up with my hair and the batter to keep __54__.
Mom shut off the mixer. She could have said, “I told you so,” or asked me why I didn't __55__. But she didn't. She just tried her best to unwind my hair from the beaters.
41.A.forced B.determined C.invited D.required
42.A.buy B.have C.need D.collect
43.A.extending B.joining C.consisting D.including
44.A.coffee B.hair C.mixer D.spoon
45.A.waving B.scaring C.seeing D.taking
46.A.support B.direction C.affection D.courage
47.A.extremely B.sincerely C.exactly D.immediately
48.A.poured B.pulle C.pushed D.packed
49.A.until B.unless C.after D.before
50.A.work out B.kick off C.pick up D.take in
51.A.seconds B.hours C.groups D.cases
52.A.shop B.kitchen C.garden D.house
53.A.compared B.limited C.pressed D.directed
54.A.showing B.holding C.flashing D.working
55.A.reflect B.object C.listen D.react
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
To write his own medical text,Li Shizhen referenced over 800 medical texts,countless books on history and geography,and works of literature.He even studied the complete works of many ancient poets,from 1. he selected a surprising number of verses about medicine.However,the greatest issue he encountered was the widespread 2. (inconsistent) in the use of drug names.Realising the importance of field research outweighed 3. of extensive reading,in 1565 Li travelled far and wide into the mountains and wilderness.He covered what are today’s provinces of Hunan,Jiangxi,Anhui and Jiangsu,and many other places.
After over a decade of field research,Li 4. (successful) completed the first draft of his masterpiece,Bencao Gangmu,or the Compendium of Materia Medica in 1578.He revised 5. work at least three times right up until his death in 1593.
Since its first publication in 1596,the book 6. (receive) world-wide recognition.British naturalist Charles Darwin acknowledged the book 7. an “ancient Chinese encyclopedia”.In 2011,the book 8. (list) on the UNESCO Memory of the World Register.In 2017,an international conference was held in Beijing 9. (celebrate) Li’s 500th birthday.
Today,there are a 10. (grow) number of international exchanges centering on Li Shizhen and his book,and many people around the world can still find the wisdom of human development in this ancient classic.
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