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(2025·福州质检)Humans have sailed the oceans' surfaces for millennia, but their depths remain effectively uncharted. Only about a quarter of the seafloor has been mapped at high resolution. Maps of most regions display only approximate depths and often miss entire underwater mountains or canyons.
So researchers have introduced some deepdiving experts: Elephant Seals. Scientists have been placing trackers on them around Antarctica for years, gathering data on ocean temperature. For a new study, the researchers compared these dives' location and depth data with some of the less detailed seafloor maps. They spotted places where the seals dove deeper than should have been possible according to the maps—meaning the existing depth estimates were inaccurate.
In eastern Antarctica's Vincennes Bay, the diving seals helped the scientists find a large, hidden underwater canyon of more than a mile in depth. An Australian research ship called the RSV Nuyina later measured the canyon's exact depth using sonar (纳),and the researchers have proposed naming their find the MiroungaNuyina Canyon—honoring both the ship and the involved Elephant Seals, genus Mirounga.
But seals can't chart the entire ocean floor. The trackers used in the study could pinpoint a seal's geographical location only within about 1.5 miles, which allows for useful but not exactly highresolution data. Plus, because the seals don't always dive to the bottom of the ocean, they can reveal only where the bottom is deeper than in existing maps—not shallower. Deepsea research experts suggest improving on these data by using more precise trackers and analyzing the seals' diving patterns to determine whether they have reached the seafloor or simply stopped going down.
The potential use of the current sealdive data is to gather information about the deep ocean around Antarctica, specifically regarding the location and depth of seafloor canyons. This data can be valuable for predicting how Antarctica's ice will melt. By understanding the presence and characteristics of these canyons, scientists can better assess how warmer water from the deep ocean flows towards the ice along the continent's coast. This knowledge is crucial for accurately modeling and predicting the future behaviour of Antarctica's ice sheets and their contribution to sealevel rise.
24.How did the researchers find out the depth inaccuracies?
A.By gathering temperature data. B.With the help of seals' diving.
C.By improving resolution of maps. D.With the trackers placed on canyons.
25.Why is the discovery of MiroungaNuyina Canyon mentioned?
A.To provide more reference data. B.To introduce a new topic.
C.To give supporting evidence. D.To make a comparison.
26.What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A.Researchers can assess ocean features. B.Data can be used to track ice location.
C.Underwater flow can be controlled. D.Scientists can monitor ice melting.
27.What is the passage mainly about?
A.Seals assist charting ocean floor. B.Seals advance trackers' precision.
C.Scientists draw inspiration from seals. D.Scientists uncover seals' diving patterns.
C
(2025·南通、徐州决胜新高考联考)I was attacked by a tiger shark in late October 1997.It was near my home on the island of Kauai—a typical fall morning with friends. The waves were really good, so nothing was stopping us.
That is until a large shark came right up under me and sank his teeth into my lower leg. There had been no splashing, no noise, and I felt no pain, only great pressure on my lower body.
Then I followed my instinct: I punched the shark in the face, again and again which happens to be what the expert advises, until the shark released me. As I swam back into shore, I felt my lower right leg spasming (痉挛). When I looked down, I realized it was gone. The shark had bit my lower leg off. My friends rushed to my aid, and rushed me to hospital.
It was another day before the “fog” lifted, at which point I opened my eyes and realized I was in the hospital—a belowtheknee amputee (截肢). For the next few bedridden weeks, I spent time with my family, and considered the future.
As soon as I was given the OK by my doctors, I did what many of us might consider unthinkable: I started riding the waves again. In fact, my first time back was near the site of his attack. I was unshaken and curious—Was it because of the tides? The phase of the moon? I also recalled that the morning of the attack the water had a fishy smell. Was that what attracted the shark?
I was determined to research sharks, and I did learn something that would change my life: Humans are far more dangerous to sharks than the other way around, I tell Reader's Digest. “I watched a documentary called Sharkwater, and I learned about the demand for shark fin soup and the fact that 70 million sharks a year are killed for their fins alone.”
My unique situation as a shark survivor empowered me to give sharks a voice. I began working with the Hawaii state legislature to help pass a ban on sharkderived products. I partnered with other likeminded shark attack survivors and marine biologists, and we headed to Washington to urge senators to create a nationwide bill protecting sharks.
28.What is mainly talked about in the first two paragraphs?
A.The missing leg. B.The shark attack. C.The timely rescue. D.The expert's advice.
29.Why did the author ride the waves again?
A.To go on with his unshaken hobby. B.To figure out why he became a target.
C.To keep track of the phase of the moon. D.To explore why the water had a fishy smell.
30.What did the author find after he recovered?
A.Humans tend to ignore the dangers. B.Humans can't survive without sharks.
C.Sharks pose a greater threat to humans. D.Sharks are in urgent need of protection.
31.What does author imply in the last paragraph?
A.He is speaking in favor of sharks. B.He argues against the bill about sharks.
C.There is widespread doubt about sharks. D.People should give sharks a preference.
D
(2025·泰安三模)The ocean is home to more than 200,000 known species and as many as 2 million that we have yet to discover. And, it is also home to 24.4 trillion pieces of microplastics. In 2022, researchers spotlighted how bad marine microplastic pollution was getting. The total amount of microplastics on the bottom of oceans has greatly increased in the past two decades.
Microplastic particles don't just end up at the bottom of the ocean. Animals are eating them—at least 1,500 species have been reported to ingest plastic. For example, whales in New Zealand's Hauraki Gulf consume roughly three million microplastics daily, according to research published in Science of the Total Environment, which analyzed whale waste to see how many microplastics were present.
“Other research has shown that if plastics are small enough, they can cross the gut (肠道) wall and get into internal organs though the longterm effects are still unclear. Plastics can also release chemicals that are harmful to digestive system,” says KahaneRapport. “This is concerning, and while we do not yet understand the longterm healtheffects, it is likely not a good sign for whales and their prey (猎物) to eat a manmade material like plastic.”
This is obviously bad for whales, but it also has effects on humans and the ocean at large. We are also part of these food chains and are consuming microplastics regularly. They are in our bottled water, in our table salt—they are even in our house dust and in the air we breathe. And we still don't know what the health effects are. Meanwhile, the impact on whales—and what it indicates—is troubling on many fronts. “Whales are ecosystem engineers,” says KahaneRapport. “They can spread the nutrients that they consumed and serve as ecosystem guards—when whales are not healthy, other parts of the system will suffer.”
KahaneRapport says more research is needed. “The next research step will be to determine how much plastic the whales excrete (排出) and how much is left in their bodies. Following that, we would be able to determine the direct health effects on their tissues.”
32.What does the underlined word “ingest” in paragraph 2 probably mean?
A.Deal with. B.Bring up. C.Take in. D.Spread out.
33.What can be inferred from paragraph 3?
A.Researches show contradictory results. B.Digestive system is the most affected part.
C.Small plastics are more harmful than big ones. D.Much about microplastics' harm remains unclear.
34. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?
A.The various sources of pollution. B.The chain reaction of microplastics.
C.Possible solutions to plastic pollution. D.Growing awareness of ocean protection.
35.What will the following research focus on?
A.Microplastic pollution to the ocean bottom. B.The sufferings of other ocean creatures.
C.Whales' contributions to the ecosystem. D.The amount of plastic in whales bodies.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
(2025·黑龙江名校联考) My mom is one of the least wasteful people I know. She always brings her own metal containers to buy basic foods like rice and flour.36 The key is to be creative about reducing plastic and other waste—just like my mom does at home.
One effective way is to conduct a review of household rubbish. List the rubbish by room or by activity.37 This examination will help you assess your waste output and identify the ways to reduce it. For example, use reusable bags if you find a lot of plastic bags piling up under your sink.
38 A lot of low-waste solutions might seem like they require buying special containers like silicone (硅胶) replacements for your Ziplock (带封口的) bags. But you don’t need to spend money on those items. Instead, figure out a way to repurpose the waste. Use empty cans, boxes and other food containers to store leftovers.
Beyond repurposing food containers, explore ways to save household items before throwing them away. Maybe you can mend an old pair of jeans instead of buying a new pair. Or maybe you can cut up old T-shirts into rags, which is what my mom used to do with my dad’s old T-shirts. 39 I don’t feel bad about getting grease (油脂) on them.
Remember: Lowering the amount of waste you create doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing pursuit. 40
A. You can try reusing your containers.
B. You can live a low-waste lifestyle too.
C. She used to bring reusable bags to the market.
D. You might write “used wipes and paper towels” under “nursery”.
E. I do this now too and the rags are perfect for household cleaning.
F. Find changes that work for you and you’ll be more likely to stick with them.
G. You can try sourcing your own food by growing a garden in your community.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
(2025·潍坊第二次大联考) Madeline sat on her bed and tried to write. Tears dropped onto the page, making the ink __41__. Her best friend Leo was moving, and her heart __42__ as she penned how much she would miss him.
She heard her mother speaking downstairs, but the words were __43__. This was __44__ to solve, as her mother said, “Kids her age will quickly make new friends!”
Uncle Joe responded in a low tone. __45__, Madeline couldn't catch what was said. She continued to write until she reached the end and _46__, she laid her head on the pillow and sobbed. Then, she felt a __47__ hand on her shoulder. “It's going to be okay. You can __48__ each other, right?” Madeline __49__ her head. “Mom says I'm not old enough for a phone.”
Uncle Joe answered __50__, “But I'm friends with Leo's dad. Your mom said you can talk to Leo on my phone. Plus, I gave her his number.” He didn't tell her that her mom had thought it all silly and unnecessary.
Madeline __51__, throwing her arms around Uncle Joe's neck. “Thank you!”
“No problem.” His eyes fell on the _52__. “Want me to ensure this gets to Leo?” Madeline nodded, “Feel like playing a game? I promise I won't mess around.”
Madeline smiled—small but __53__.
Uncle Joe wouldn't read the letter; she __54__ him. A sure thing was that his sister was mistaken. Though only eight Madeline and Leo shared a strong and unbreakable bond—not limited by __55__.
41.A.emerge B.bleed C.leak D.escape
42. A.Raced B.hesitated C.ached D.melted
43.A.indistinct B.sharp C.pale D.impolite
44.A.important B.difficult C.worthy D.easy
45.A.Instead B.Anyway C.Again D.Moreover
46.A.worried B.confused C.bored D.exhausted
47.A.comforting B.firm C.smooth D.trembling
48.A.greet B.call C.miss D.visit
49.A.dropped B.shook C.covered D.touched
50.A.proudly B.slowly C.quietly D.casually
51.A.sat up B.turned over C.looked up D.bent down
52.A.toy B.phone C.note D.pen
53.A.friendly B.genuine C.unique D.tight
54.A.refused B.begged C.respected D.trusted
55.A.distance B.doubt C.mood D.status
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(2025·昆明模拟)The Tea Horse Road, now 56. (general) referred to as the Ancient Tea Horse Road or Chamagudao, was a tea trade route 57. (wind) through the mountains of Sichuan, Yunnan and Xizang in Southwest China. It is also known 58. the Southern Silk Road or Southwest Silk Road.
“Ancient Tea Horse Road” is a historical concept with a specific meaning. It refers to a major traffic road 59. (form)by the exchange of tea horses between Han and people in Xizang from the Tang and Song Dynasties to the Republic of China.
Sichuan and Yunnan 60. (believe) to be the first tea-producing regions in the world. The first records of tea cultivation suggest that tea was cultivated on Sichuan’s Mount Mengding 61. (early) than 65 BCE.
From around a thousand years ago, the Tea Horse Road became 62. trade link from Yunnan to Xizang, and to Central China via Sichuan Province. It is believed that 63. was through this trading network that tea first spread across China and Asia from its 64. (origin) in Yunnan Province. The route earned the name because of the common trade of ponies (小马) in Xizang for Chinese tea, a practice dating back at least to the Song Dynasty,65. the horses were important for China to fight warring nomads in the north.
答案:阅读BCDA ; BBDA ; CDBD; 七选五 BDAEF ;完形填空:BCADC DABBC ACBDA
56.generally 57.winding 58.as 59.formed 60.are believed 61.earlier 62.a 63.it 64.origins 65.when
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(2025·枣庄一模)Gather together a couple of good friends and take a leisurely stroll through the streets—this is what many youngsters in China enjoy doing when they visit a new city.
To them, Citywalk means “roaming around the city” on foot. Participants can follow a distinctive urban route, soaking up the atmosphere, exploring old buildings, browsing boutique shops, sipping a cup of coffee, or indulging in authentic local snacks.
Citywalk can be a special guided trip for a small group of people, or simply a leisurely stroll for one or two to explore new areas, sticking to the key point: avoiding famous scenic spots and big crowds to gain a more inclusive experience of the places you visit. Besides interacting with a city, Citywalk provides young people with a new social scene, where they who share the same interests and ideas can easily make friends.
In China, the Citywalk trend is spreading from firsttier cities like Beijing and Shanghai to second and thirdtier cities, encouraging more participants and event organizers to get involved. Some organizers invite folk culture researchers and enthusiasts to act as tour guides. Xiao Yiyi, a young entrepreneur in Changsha, recently launched six Citywalk routes in different cities on her social media account, with the aim of providing experiences for visitors to “walk in openair museums”. Her Changsha route features more offbeat sights like historical architecture from the 19th century, artsy old alleys, and even a stopoff to sample the local spicy crayfish specialty.
Even though Citywalk is a relatively new phenomenon, it is offering a positive change to urban travelers as they can better choose the experiences based on their interests and needs. At the same time, Citywalk represents an opportunity for tour guides and travel service providers to offer a more tailored, professional service to meet with everchanging market demands.
24.Why do young people choose Citywalk?
A.To enjoy a guided tour. B.To cut down expenses.
C.To dig deeper into a city. D.To make new friends.
25.What is the most notable feature about Citywalk?
A.Doing sightseeing on foot. B.Avoiding hot scenic spots.
C.Taking a local tour guide. D.Keeping a fixed urban route.
26.What might Xiao Yiyi be?
A.A tour guide. B.A culture researcher. C.A history enthusiast. D.An event organizer.
27.What is the author's attitude to the Citywalk trend?
A.Favorable. B.Dismissive. C.Doubtful. D.Unclear.
C
(2025·温州模拟)If the benefits of physical activity were made into a pill, everyone would want to take it.Studies show that moving improves nearly every aspect of health: boosting sleep, strength, and mental well being.Still, most people don’t exercise nearly enough.According to data published in 2023, less than a third of US adults get the government-recommended amount of physical activity in their free time: at least 20 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per day, plus a couple of muscle-strengthening sessions each week.
Why is it so tough to get people to do something so good for them? Physical limitations, health problems and modern life are certainly factors for many people.But research suggests there’s another factor: our brains don’t want us to exercise.For most of human existence, people had to be physically active to carry out the basic functions of life, such as finding food.Humans evolved to tolerate a high level of activity — but also to conserve energy for when movement was unnecessary, explains Daniel Lieberman, a human evolutionary biologist.“As a society, we no longer move much in daily life, but the evolutionary instinct (本能) to conserve energy remains,” Lieberman says.“That voice ‘I don’t want to exercise,’ is completely normal and natural.”
Physical-activity researcher Matthieu Boisgontier demonstrated that phenomenon in a 2018 study.He gave people control of a digital avatar (化身) while they were connected to brain-activity monitors.They were instructed to move the avatar away from images of sedentary (久坐的) behavior that appeared on screen and toward images of physical activity.The study found that avoiding sedentary behavior took more brain power, suggesting that we have an “automatic tendency” to pick relaxing over moving.
That conclusion shows up repeatedly in research.Studies show, for example, that people consistently choose to take a lift instead of the stairs.“That natural instinct isn’t bad — it’s just that modern life gives us so many chances to give in to our preference for rest that we have reached an extreme that is no longer beneficial to our health,” Boisgontier says.
28.What do data published in 2023 suggest?
A.US adults have poor health awareness. B.The recommended activities are impractical.
C.Most Americans lack sufficient physical activity. D.Muscle-strengthening sessions deserve attention.
29.What makes people unwilling to exercise according to Lieberman?
A.The physical limitations. B.The basic structure of the brain.
C.The convenient modern life. D.The natural energy-saving tendency.
30.What does the underlined part “that phenomenon” in Paragraph 3 refer to?
A.Sedentary behavior took much brain power. B.Most people tend to avoid physical activity.
C.Humans evolved for a high level of activity. D.Brain-related activities attract modern people.
31.What is Boisgontier’s attitude toward people’s physical inactivity?
A.Doubtful. B.Reserved. C.Approving. D.Opposed.
D
(2025·陕西部分学校适应性考试)Make me a chili pepper lover! People who often chow down on chili peppers may live for longer and have a significantly reduced risk of dying from cardiovascular disease (心血管疾病) or cancer, research from Cleveland Clinic’s Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute suggests.
Previous studies have found that capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their characteristic kick, can have anti-inflammatory (消炎的), antioxidant, anti-cancer and blood-glucose regulating effects when eaten.To further investigate the effects of consuming chili peppers, the researchers gathered together the health and dietary records of more than 570,000 patients in the US, Italy, China and Iran, published in four previous large-scale scientific studies.
They found that those who ate chili peppers regularly had a 26% reduction in cardiovascular disease (CVD) death, a 23% relative reduction in cancer death, and a 25% relative reduction in all-cause death, compared to those who rarely or never ate them.
“We were surprised to find that in these previously published studies, regular consumption of chili pepper was associated with an overall risk reduction of all-cause, CVD and cancer mortality.It highlights that dietary factors may play an important role in overall health,” said senior author Dr.Bo Xu, a cardiologist at Cleveland Clinic’s Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute.
“The exact reasons and mechanisms that might explain our findings, though, are currently unknown,” he added.“Therefore, it is impossible to convincingly say that eating more chili pepper can prolong life and reduce deaths, especially from cardiovascular factors or cancer.More research, especially evidence from randomized controlled studies, is needed to confirm these new findings.”
Additionally, as the precise amount and type of chili pepper consumed varied across the four studies used in the research, it’s tricky to determine exactly how much and what type of chili peppers may provide the health benefits.However, the researchers are continuing to analyze the data in the hope of uncovering more concrete evidence.
32.What does the research reveal?
A.Chili peppers can cure heart diseases. B.People who love chili peppers live longer.
C.Eating hot peppers may be good for health. D.Some peppers have been used as medicine.
33.Why are data listed in Paragraph 3?
A.To correct misunderstandings. B.To clarify a concept.
C.To prove researchers’ ideas. D.To provide readers with the truth.
34.What is Dr.Bo Xu’s attitude toward the new findings?
A.Tolerant. B.Doubtful. C.Objective. D.Dismissive.
35.What are the researchers planning to do according to the text?
A.Go on with the study to find more proofs. B.Conduct a large-scale clinical trials.
C.Discover more potential health benefits. D.Develop new nutrition dietary guidelines.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
(2025·成都模拟)A major is a specific subject area college students specialize in.36. .Some students have known what they wanted to be since they were five years old; others aren’t sure, even with college right around the corner.
37 ..By the time you graduate from high school, you’ll have enough information and experience from your classes to figure out what you might or might not be interested in pursuing.
Listing what you love doing, both inside or outside the classroom, is a great way to see possible paths you can take.38. , consider majoring in graphic design.If you’re into business and traveling, investigate majoring in international business.
39. . This will help you assess what kind of major to go into.For example, if public speaking isn’t really your thing, you might want to avoid majors that could lead to careers like being a news anchor or spokesperson.You can also take your weaknesses and build on them in college.If public speaking is something you want to improve, go ahead and take a speech class.You might love it!
The best source of college advice is your teachers or school counselors (辅导员)40. .Your school counselor can tell you more about college majors and program offerings.You can also reach out to professionals working in the field you’re interested in.They can talk to you about how they got from college to where they are now.
Remember, when choosing a major, the most important thing is to make sure you’re happy and clear about your priorities for your life and career after college.
A.Choosing a college major can be hard
B.When you have difficulty in making a decision
C.You can also make a list of strengths and weaknesses
D.They’ve helped lots of students who are making the same decisions
E.If you enjoy art and drawing, and you’re also interested in technology
F.The first thing to consider when picking a major is what you like to do
G.You can learn a lot from visiting colleges or attending events on campus
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
(2023·浙江高考1月) The sun was beginning to sink as I set off into the Harenna Forest. I was on my way to 41 a unique honey harvest. Here, in south-east Ethiopia, hand-carved beehives (蜂箱) are placed in the 42 . Reaching them to get the honey is difficult—and often 43 .
I 44 beekeeper Ziyad over a wide stretch of grassland before entering a thick jungle. Ziyad began preparations. He 45 handfuls of damp tree leaves, wrapped them with string, and 46 the bunch to create a torch (火把). Then, with one end of a rope tied to his waist and the other end around the trunk of a tree, Ziyad began 47 . He stopped every few minutes to move the 48 higher up the tree trunk.
49 , Ziyad got close to the hive which was around 20 metres above the ground. Sitting on a branch, he 50 towards it and blew smoke from his torch into a tiny hole in the hive. Suddenly, Ziyad let out a sharp cry. Within seconds, he’d 51 the trunk and was back on the ground.
It was too 52 to collect the honey. A cool summer had delayed 53 . Baby bees were still in the honeycombs (蜂巢). The adult bees were 54 and kept attacking as Ziyad escaped from the tree. He had to wait for the right 55 to go back up.
41.A. share B. collect C. celebrate D. witness
42.A. courtyards B. fields C. treetops D. caves
43.A. urgent B. dangerous C. expensive D. pointless
44.A. searched B. recognised C. followed D. invited
45.A. gathered B. cleaned C. dropped D. checked
46.A. shook B. lit C. measured D. decorated
47.A. jumping B. talking C. testing D. climbing
48.A. hives B. leaves C. rope D. honey
49.A. Finally B. Surprisingly C. Naturally D. Immediately
50.A. backed B. dived C. shouted D. inched
51.A. cut off B. gone up C. slid down D. held onto
52.A. high B. early C. fast D. close
53.A. hatching B. training C. sowing D. trading
54.A. curious B. hungry C. bored D. angry
55.A. moment B. equipment C. person D. order
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
(2025·青岛三模)Lhasa, the second most populous urban area on the Tibetan Plateau, has been the administrative capital of Xizang since the mid17th century. If you've ever had the chance56.____________(visit) it, there are many places you 57.____________ (simple) cannot miss. The Jokhang Temple is like the ultimate hotspot for pilgrims (朝圣者), 58.____________ total must to see. It stands as one of the most appealing sites in Xizang as it 59.____________(house) the statue of Shakyamuni Buddha that's more than 2, 500 years old, with tons of people 60.____________(look) around. The temple surroundings have become quite commercialized over the years.
The Barkhor Street, 61.____________ all high tech has been used to create a good atmosphere, is a popular place for 62.____________(local) and now for tourists. The local crew teamed up with the brainiacs from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and built this wireless street lamp network. No more 63.____________(mess) wires ruining your view so now you can become completely involved in the scenery 64.____________ anything that turns your attention away.
You can find many surrounding sites attractive and get almost everything here: beautiful objects, a constant stream of tourists and some seriously passionate pilgrims. All this is 65.____________ makes this place a magical oneofakind destination.
答案:阅读 CBDA ;CDBD ; CCCA ; 七选五 AFECD ;
56. to visit 57.simply 58.a 59.houses 60.looking
57. 61.where 62.locals 63.messy 64.without 65.what
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(2025·安徽六校联考)A few years ago, we celebrated Frankenstein's 200th birthday. This famous book, written by British novelist Mary Shelley, is rightly known as the first work of science fiction. Frankenstein is the name of a doctor who creates a creature from human body parts. The doctor's ambitions for his work are noble, but his experiment has disastrous results.
Shelley was writing in an age when science was beginning to have a great impact on the world. People had different attitudes toward science back then. Some found it inspiring—they thought of the progress medicine was making in curing common illnesses. But others found it a little frightening—it was changing the world, making it a lot less familiar.
Science plays a bigger part in our lives than it did two centuries ago. Today, science has brought us not only great things like the Internet, but also nuclear weapons, which, if used in large numbers, could kill off our species. Science still therefore creates the mixed feelings it did in Shelley's day. It's because Shelley saw both the promise and the danger of science that she's still an influence today.
In fact, the subtitle of the book, The Modern Prometheus (普罗米修斯), shows how important myth (神话) was to the writer. Prometheus, a figure from classical Greek mythology, written by ancient Greek playwright Sophocles, steals fire from the gods and gives it to people, an act for which he is terribly punished. Shelley's husband, the famous poet Percy Shelley, wrote about him in Prometheus Unbound. In the poem, he is a revolutionary hero, who triumphs over the gods. In Mary Shelley's book, however, her modern Prometheus, Dr. Frankenstein, is a highly controversial figure, who sacrifices his home and life for his crazy addiction to his creation.
In short, Mary Shelley's book is not just a scary and moving story, but a philosophical tale that, even after 200 years, still speaks to modern readers.
24.What can we know about Dr. Frankenstein and the creature he made?
A.He created it with animal parts. B.He managed to kill it in the end.
C.He created it with good intentions. D.He was aware of its dangers before its creation.
25.Why do today's readers still relate to Mary Shelley?
A.Her work discusses what it means to be human. B.Her work warns people of the two sides of science.
C.Her work explains that any life deserves our respect. D.Her work proves the important role of science in life.
26.How does Dr. Frankenstein differ from Prometheus in Greek mythology?
A.Dr. Frankenstein is a revolutionary hero. B.Dr. Frankenstein has inspired many poets.
C.Dr. Frankenstein causes some disagreement. D.Dr. Frankenstein suffers little for what he does.
27.What is the passage?
A.A book review. B.A news report. C.A short story. D.A biography.
C
(2025·宿迁二模)I'm a layperson with a love of science who occasionally reads science magazines. My approach was from an author's angle, spending months on research before writing a single word for Pig Heart Boy.
So where did I get the idea? Whenever I attend a school event, that question is asked. The answer is simple. Back in the mid1990s, I read a newspaper article written by a doctor who guessed that we would eventually have to turn to xenotransplantation (异种器官移植) as a possible solution to the lack of human organ donors. It left my mind filled with questions. What are the consequences? Do we really have the right to treat animals as mere organ sources for humans? So I headed to my nearest bookshop and bought all the books on heart transplants in particular.
I've found questions are one of the best places to start from when writing a novel. In my story, Cameron, who needs a heart transplant, knows he is unlikely to see his next birthday unless he receives one, but he is a long way down the waiting list. When a genetically modified (GM) pig's heart is offered by a pioneering doctor, Cameron decides to go for it—and his new heart completely changes his life in unexpected ways.
Now some people think that the subject matter is not suitable for children, criticizing the cruel and inhuman ways of xenotransplantation. I completely disagree. As a children's author, it never ceases to amaze me how some adults underestimate what subject matter will interest and stimulate children. I wanted to write a story that provided no right or wrong answers, a story that would allow the readers to walk in Cameron's shoes for a while and think about what decisions they would make and how they would react if they too were faced with his situation.
Fictional stories that explore new ideas when it comes to STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects also have a part to play in enriching our children's reading and learning. Various studies have shown that reading fiction enhances our children's ability to grasp new concepts. Pig Heart Boy was my attempt to incorporate science possible into a believable, thoughtprovoking story.
28.Where did the author get inspiration from to write Pig Heart Boy?
A.A school event. B.A news item. C.Science magazines. D.Books on heart transplants.
29.What is Pig Heart Boy?
A.An author profile. B.A science fiction novel.
C.A guidebook to xenotransplantation. D.An essay on writing children's literature.
30.What might be a major concern of those who disagree with Pig Heart Boy?
A.Animal rights. B.GM technology. C.Organ transplant risks. D.Organ shortage crisis.
31.What are the last two paragraphs of the passage mainly about?
A.Ways of tapping children's intelligence. B.Potential application of fictional stories.
C.Supporting evidence for justifying the book. D.Influence of fictional stories on STEM subjects.
D
(2025·广州冲刺训练)Human history is full of horse stories like guiding cowboys home on foggy nights and taking wounded soldiers through battle zones.Such sensible and highly trained horses made Elina Jatel, a computer scientist and roboticist, think of robots.“A horse that can take a rider home on its own would be the highest level of autonomy,” Jatel says.“You trust them with your life.” She was drawn to learning how such relationships form and if it could help improve human-robot interactions.
For a year, Jatel engaged herself in the horse world.She watched classes in horse training, and she also talked with students, instructors, trainers and horse owners.Along the way, Jatel even learned to ride.
Horses learn signals from their trainers on how to comfortably interact with people.People, too, must learn their part.Riders must learn what a horse wants or how it feels based on its behavior, and what signals to use to direct horses to perform in desired ways.Jatel found some similarities, here, to working with robots.People must learn how to direct robots to do specific tasks.They must also learn what to do when robots don’t perform as planned.The goal is to program robots that will respond predictably to inputs from people.But like horses, autonomous robots also should be able to respond on their own as conditions change.For example, a self-driving car must stop to avoid hitting something, even if some human mistakenly tells it to keep going.
Trainers and riders work with horses to build respect.Horses show that respect by matching their pace to a human or giving someone who is leading them a safe degree of personal space.Trainers begin their work with a horse by getting them to show signs of respect in basic interactions, Jatel says.Later, trainers will develop more complex interactions.Gradually, a horse’s respect can grow into trust.
But that trust is not given.And there may be a similar limitation with robots.What would it mean for robots and people to respect and trust each other?For now, she adds, this is largely uncharted territory.But she’s looking to build a path.
32.What drew Elina Jatel’s attention to horses?
A.Horses’ amazing performance. B.Long history of horse training.
C.Horse-human interdependence. D.Her horse-riding experience.
33.What are the robots of the highest autonomy designed to do?
A.To act like real horses. B.To show respect for humans.
C.To follow instructions from humans. D.To make independent and sensible decisions.
34.What will Jatel’s future research most probably focus on?
A.The limitations of robots. B.Trust between robots and humans.
C.The path toward higher robot efficiency. D.Similarities between horses and robots.
35.What can be a suitable title for the text?
A.History of Human-Horse Relationship B.Secrets of Human-Animal Interactions
C.The Role of Trust in Human-Robot Partnerships D.Horses as the Inspiration for Autonomous Robots
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(2025·黑龙江联考)Want to read more books? Research shows that reading books provides surprising benefits, including better brain function and a longer life. Since reading is so beneficial, can it be made easier? Yes, and the following tips may help.
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Ideally, the book you choose should be one you’re interested in. So, if you find a book’s not grabbing you, don’t force yourself to keep going in a literary forced march. That could make you sick of reading. Unless it’s a book you must read for work or school, put it aside and choose a different one. Libraries, bookstores, and various websites are happy to recommend books. 37 .
Fit reading into your schedule
If your schedule is already tight, you may be wondering how you’ll find the time to read. 38 , but some solutions can help. For example, consider loading e-books onto your phone. Besides, if you spend a lot of time driving, consider audiobooks, which can really help pass the time when you’re stuck in traffic. 39 .
Find companions to read with
One of the best ways to stay on track with reading is to join a book group either in person or online. Sometimes it can have a theme, so if you’re particularly interested in science or world history, you can find a group that fits your tastes. 40 . Gather a few friends or colleagues; invite them over for a book discussion.
Reading books is so good for you in so many ways. It’s well worth the effort to keep experimenting until you find the right approach.
A. Choose the right books
B. Select suitable locations
C. You can even create your own
D. There are no easy answers to that question
E. Plus, they’re particularly great when you’re working out
F. Reading both professional and user reviews is also a good trick
G. In comparison, online reading and e-books are more entertaining
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
(2025·福建适应性练习)Ryan’s class at Tully Elementary School was planning a hike at Falls of the Ohio State Park.But since the site isn’t wheelchair 41 , her mother, Shelly, tried to find a way to make sure she could 42 .
Ryan had missed out on a similar class trip last year as a third grader.When Shelly 43 the upcoming class field trip, she 44 began to think about making a plan B.“I was preparing for an ‘alternate field trip day’,” she 45 on the “Team Ryan” online page, 46 for her 10-year-old daughter, diagnosed with spina bifida (脊柱裂) as a baby.
That is, until Jim, a teacher at the school, 47 to carry Ryan around on his back all day.This way she could 48 explore the fossil (化石) beds with the rest of her 49 .He used a special backpack to carry the 55-pound girl on his back across the park — and the previously 50 Ryan became extremely excited.
The 51 meant so much to Ryan and her family that Shelly wanted to get the 52 out.Since she posted on the web photos of Jim and Ryan on the field trip, they have been 53 thousands of times.
“We are so 54 to have a whole school that never makes her feel left out,” said Shelly.“These beautiful people should be known to the world, to educate and 55 others.”
41A.involved B.present C.preferable D.accessible
42.A.reserve B.witness C.approach D.participate
43.A.checked out B.learned about C.put off D.turned down
44.A.casually B.proudly C.instantly D.accidentally
45.A.wrote B.commented C.responded D.argued
46.A.deleted B.created C.downloaded D.revealed
47.A.offered B.agreed C.hesitated D.attempted
48.A.calmly B.secretly C.extensively D.temporarily
49.A.family B.followers C.class D.teachers
50.A.nervous B.ashamed C.troublesome D.heartbroken
51.A.plan B.decision C.mission D.act
52.A.signal B.message C.anxiety D.intention
53.A.shared B.submitted C.taken D.confirmed
54.A.lucky B.eager C.willing D.desperate
55.A.recommend B.inspire C.honor D.understand
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With an admission letter from Tsinghua University in bag, Yang Yun,56 has been a postman for 21 years,was overjoyed to deliver it to 57 recipient (接收者) in Tongliang district of Chongqing — his daughter.
“Congratulations to my daughter! Here is your admission letter from Tsinghua University. Please sign for it!” Yang Yun said, 58. (hand) Tongliang district’s first admission letter from Tsinghua University this year to his daughter Yang Yu on 27 July.
Among the countless mail that Yang Yun delivered, the delivery of this admission letter was the 59. (happy) moment in his postman career.
60. (raise) in a common family in a small town, Yang Yu overcame challenges and worked diligently to become a new undergraduate in one of the top universities in China.
When her family moved to a county, Yang Yu could not catch up with the new classmates initially,61. her parents encouraged her to study hard and make progress naturally. With her perseverance and support from family,Yang Yu gradually gained better 62. (result) at school.
In her last year in senior high school, the upcoming national college entrance examination,or gaokao,
63. (increase) the pressure on her studies. However, with her teachers’ encouragement and her family’s company, the pressure didn’t defeat her. Yang Yu worked so hard that she improved 64. (her)bit by bit and finally achieved her dream.
Yang Yu is looking forward to experiencing the charm of sciences overlapping with arts, broadening her horizons and finding her 65. (academy)study direction in college life.
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56.who 57.the 58.handing 59.happiest
60.Raised 61.but 62.results 63.increased 64.herself 65.academic
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(2025·广东部分高中5月大联考)About eight years ago, Li Jinglong and Guan Dian visited the Palace Museum in Beijing.The cloisonne (景泰蓝瓷器) objects on display attracted them in particular. They spent hours looking at those beautiful objects. They just couldn't take their eyes off them.
Born and raised in Beijing, 35yearold Li is no stranger to cloisonne, since there were a pair of cloisonne vases in his grandparents' home. His wife, 34yearold Guan, who learned to paint as a child and later became a designer after graduating from the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, is also familiar with cloisonne, as it appears in her art books. As a result of their visit, the couple made the daring decision to open a workshop.
“We learned cloisonne after seeing the pieces displayed in the Palace Museum. We wanted to turn our hobby into a career, so that people could enjoy and learn to make the craft themselves,” said Li, who worked in a finance company before quitting his job to launch Handcraft Addicted, a DIY workshop where participants can make cloisonne. Since 2018, they have opened three workshops in Beijing. They are happy to give people a glimpse of the traditional techniques of cloisonne as part of a DIY experience.
Instead of focusing on making traditional cloisonne objects, such as plates and vases, the workshop allows participants to create the designs they want on surface of glass, resin (树脂) or wood. Although the process has been simplified, it is still not easy for people trying cloisonne for the first time to succeed. Participants spend months making one piece, which they take home or give friends as presents. It's a luxury for people to spend time alone and fully focus on one thing nowadays because of the fast pace of life. Participants come to the workshop not only to create art, but also to take a break from their busy lives.
24.What can we learn about the couple?
A.They both grew up in Beijing. B.They both majored in cloisonne art.
C.They both quit their previous jobs. D.They are both familiar with cloisonne.
25.What inspired the couple to open Handcraft Addicted?
A.Their grandparents' cloisonne vases. B.Their hobby in handcraft techniques.
C.Cloisonne objects in Guan's art books. D.Cloisonne on exhibition in the Palace Museum.
26.Which of the following is TRUE about Handcraft Addicted?
A.The first attempt is often simple. B.Participants can relax themselves while creating art.
C.The couple make cloisonne objects by themselves. D.It is a luxury to make traditional cloisonne objects.
27.Which of the following can best describe the couple?
A.Modest. B.Generous. C.Creative. D.Outgoing.
C
(2025·潍坊一模)Hiring processes can be thought of as a battle between integrity and dishonesty. You might imagine this is a simple fight between truthseeking firms and selfpromoting candidates, and to a certain extent it is. But companies themselves are prone to bend reality out of shape in ways that are selfdefeating.
Start with the obvious wrongdoers: job applicants. When it comes to writing the resume, they tend to massage (美化) reality into the most appealing shape possible. Everyone beyond a certain level of experience is a transformational leader personally responsible for generating millions in revenue (收入); the world economy would be about 15 times bigger than it actually is if all such claims were true. The average British spends four and a half hours a day watching TV and online videos. But each average job candidate is an enthusiast for public welfare, using their spare time only for worthy purposes, like volunteering in soup kitchens.
But the tendency to stretch the truth infects companies as well as applicants. The typical firm will write a job description that invariably describes the work environment as fastpaced and innovative, and then lays out a set of improbable requirements for the “ideal candidate”, someone who almost by definition does not exist. Sometimes, the requirements include an ability to go back and change the course of history.
Too few firms offer an accurate account of what a position actually involves in their job previews, which are supposed to give prospective employees a genuine sense of the negatives and positives of the job, as well as a clear idea of the company's corporate culture. One effective strategy is to lay out in text or video, what a typical day in the role would look like.
Such honesty can be its own reward. Research has long suggested that realistic job previews lead to lower turnover and higher employee satisfaction. A paper in 2011 by David Earnest of Towson University and his coauthors concluded that favourable perceptions of the organisation's honesty are the best explanation for why.So a process designed to uncover the truth about job applicants would run a lot more smoothly if firms were also honest about themselves.
28.Why are “leader” and “enthusiast” mentioned in paragraph 2?
A.To present a rule. B.To clarify a fact. C.To make a comparison. D.To explain a phenomenon.
29.What does the underlined word “stretch” in paragraph 3 mean?
A.Overstate. B.Overturn. C.Overlook. D.Overestimate.
30.What are job previews expected to be like in paragraph 4?
A.They show a position as it is. B.They are made either in text or in video.
C.They are favourable for bigger firms. D.They mainly contain negatives of a job.
31.What does the passage mainly talk about?
A.Pains and gains of employees. B.How to get the lying out of hiring.
C.How to be more appealing in hiring. D.A wrestle between applicants and companies.
D
(2025·浙江四校联考)In 2013, Alie Ward’s life was falling apart.In quick succession, her relationship with her partner ended, her dad was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, and she was feeling increasingly unhappy in her job.
Ward lived in Los Angeles at the time.To distract herself from her woes, she liked to find and take pictures of her unconventional obsession:bugs.Sometimes, if she found a beetle or a bee that she particularly liked, she’d post it to Facebook.Those posts attracted the attention of a woman named Lila Higgins, who worked as an entomologist at the local natural history museum.After seeing Ward’s pictures, Higgins reached out to see if she would want a tour of the museum’s insectary (昆虫饲养研究室).
“For most people this isn’t so interesting, but this is my jam.I have loved bugs since I was a little kid.There was nothing I wanted more than to see some scorpions or larvae,” Ward said.
When Ward arrived at the museum, Higgins greeted her at the back door.Higgins handed Ward a lab coat and led her through the different exhibits.For the first time in ages, Ward felt herself light up.Higgins noticed her enthusiasm and suggested Ward volunteer at the museum for a few hours every week.
Despite her doubts, Ward decided to sign up.Every Wednesday she’d arrive at the museum.And with each volunteer shift, she felt a little bit better.“It gave me this sense of purpose.It helped me reconnect with my love of science and nature that I’d always had,” Ward said.
Soon, Ward quit her job and started working in science media.She now is the creator and host of a podcast (播客) called Ologies.Ward had Higgins on the show as her first guest.
“She has caused such a great effect in my life.It was really because of her that I was able to reconnect with that part of myself and do something that I really love,” Ward said.
32.What made Lila Higgins contact Alie Ward?
A.Alie Ward’s special lifestyle. B.Alie Ward’s father’s disease.
C.Alie Ward’s unhappy marriage. D.Alie Ward’s pictures on Facebook.
33.What did Alie Ward try to show by saying “this is my jam” in Paragraph 3?
A.Her interest in bugs. B.Her desire to meet Higgins.
C.Her eager to work in a museum. D.Her curiosity about the invitation.
34.What did Alie Ward stress about her volunteering at the museum?
A.Making new friends. B.Finding meaning in life.
C.Getting work experience. D.Gaining more knowledge.
35.In what way did Lila Higgins change Alie Ward?
A.Her lifestyle. B.Her hobbies. C.Her career course. D.Her attitude towards life.
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(2025·南充一诊)It can be challenging to force yourself to start a bunch of productive habits out of nowhere. Luckily, with a few minor changes, anyone can set the stage for success. 36 . With the right attitude and a little effort, you’ll be crossing tasks off of your to-do list faster than you can write them out!
Use a daily planner
37 . Being productive has more to do with organization than effort, so put 5~10 minutes aside every night (or morning) to map out how you’re going to spend the day ahead of you.
Complete important tasks before lunch
Most people are more productive in the morning, so do key tasks early. If you want to pitch a new service to a few important clients, make those calls before noon. If you’re struggling to maintain your energy later in the day and you aren’t at work, take a short rest. 38 .
Declutter your home or workspace
A clean desk and an organized home will help you stay focused. 39 . At the end of each day, spend a few minutes throwing out the trash, putting things away, and organizing your workspace or home to get rid of clutter.
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It’s hard to be productive if you think you’re doing something pointless. Start pushing yourself to find the significance in every single thing you do before you start. If you walk around all day feeling like you’re wasting your time, you’re never going to get anything done!
A. Find the value in the boring stuff
B. Reward yourself for building habits
C. Mapping your day out will keep you focused on what’s important
D. All it takes is a little bit of preparation and a healthy dose of positive thinking
E. A 20-minute nap is a great way to put yourself back into a productive headspace
F. It may be hard to push through that first week if you aren’t used to doing something
G. Chaos has a way of drawing your attention away from whatever task you’re trying to do
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
(2025·湖北百校大联考) “Keep pushing forward,” my father always said whenever I faced difficulties. His words echoed in my mind as I faced a series of __41__ after graduating from college.
I had set my sights on a career in graphic (图画) design. I moved to New York City and sent out my __42__ to lots of agencies. Day after day, I knocked on the door of opportunity, only to be met with __43__ each time. The rejection letters piled up, and my confidence became __44__ .
Feeling defeated, I returned to my hometown. My father,__45__ my depression, said, “Keep pushing forward. Remember, opportunities often go hand in hand with __46__.” He offered to drive me to nearby cities where I could __47__ my job search.
I decided to try my luck in Boston. At a small design firm, the owner, a kind woman named Karen, informed me they had already __48__ the position. As I was leaving, she noticed a sketchbook (素描簿) in my bag. “Do you have any __49__ of your work?” she asked. I nodded. But she was going to attend a meeting. So, __50__ , she took a look at my works but was __51__. She offered me a job __52__ .
As I walked out, the sun shining brightly, I couldn't help but __53__ what my father had said. If I had given up, I would have missed this chance.
I often__54__ how different my life might have been if I had not persevered. That job led to more __55__, and eventually, I found myself working in New York City, just as I had dreamed.
41.A.applications B.rejections C.operations D.presentations
42.A.stories B.grades C.works D.proofs
43.A.comfort B.training C.strategy D.disappointment
44.A.weaker B.fuller C.steadier D.simpler
45.A.ignoring B.noticing C.doubting D.recording
46.A.experiences B.achievements C.challenges D.qualifications
47.A.admit B.continue C.Interpret D.declare
48.A.filled B.changed C.quit D.spread
49.A.descriptions B.resolutions C.samples D.memorials
50.A.honestly B.unfortunately C.obviously D.unconcernedly
51.A.impressed B.curious C.embarrassed D.skeptical
52.A.in vain B.at risk C.on the spot D.by accident
53.A.decide B.approve C.complain D.recall
54.A.hear from B.reflect on C.ask about D.hold out
55.A.excuses B.profits C.consequences D.opportunities
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(2025·厦门模拟)The number of overseas returnees 56. (seek) employment in the Chinese mainland witnessed a slight decline in 2023, due to the fading superiority of talent with 57. overseas education background in the increasingly competitive domestic job market.
Over half of surveyed overseas students returned for work last year because of the mainland’s more convenient living environment, and 44 percent 58. (attract) by the mainland’s better economy.Larger cities such as Beijing and Shanghai are always the top choices for returnees because of their 59. (strong) economies and greater opportunities.
Some domestic companies, especially those in technology-driven industries such as new energy and modern manufacturing, remain thirsty 60 talent with knowledge of state-of-the-art technologies and overseas experience, and are offering higher salaries to attract returnees.
Li Qiang, vice-president of Zhaopin website, said that 61. the number of returnees dropped slightly last year, the mainland remains attractive to overseas students because of the nation’s fast-growing digital economy, more friendly employment policies and stable economic 62. (perform) in recent years.
“In addition to some traditional jobs, more overseas returnees are willing 63. (take) flexible jobs in short-video creation, online education and livestreaming.For example, 46.5 percent of our surveyed returnees 64. have taken flexible jobs last year are working as short-video creators,” he said.
He added that although overseas returnees have greater advantages in terms of cross-cultural communication and languages, they may have unrealistic 65. (expectation) with regard to salaries.
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56.seeking 57.an 58.were attracted 59.stronger 60.for 61.though/although/while 62.performance
63.to take 64.who/that 65.expectations
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(2024·全国甲卷)The Saint Lukas train doesn’t accept passengers—it accepts only the sick. The Saint Lukas is one of five government-sponsored medical trains that travel to remote towns in central and eastern Russia. Each stop lasts an average of two days, and during that time the doctors and nurses on board provide rural populations with basic medical care, X-ray scans and prescriptions.
“People started queuing to make an appointment early in the morning,” says Emile Ducke, a German photographer who traveled with the staff of the Saint Lukas for a two-week trip in November through the vast regions of Krasnoyarsk and Khakassia.
Russia’s public health care service has been in serious need of modernization. The government has struggled to come up with measures to address the problem, particularly in the poorer, rural areas east of the Volga River, including arranging doctor’s appointments by video chat and expanding financial aid programs to motivate doctors to practice medicine in remote parts of the country like Krasnoyarsk.
The annual arrival of the Saint Lukas is another attempt to improve the situation. For 10 months every year, the train stops at about eight stations over two weeks, before returning to the regional capital to refuel and restock (补给). Then it starts all over again the next month. Most stations wait about a year between visits.
Doctors see up to 150 patients every day. The train’s equipment allows for basic checkups. “I was very impressed by the doctors and their assistants working and living in such little space but still staying focused and very concerned,” says Ducke. “They were the best chance for many rural people to get the treatment they want. ”
24.How is the Saint Lukas different from other trains?
A. It runs across countries. B. It reserves seats for the seniors.
C. It functions as a hospital. D. It travels along a river.
25.What can we infer from paragraph 3 about Krasnoyarsk?
A. It is heavily populated. B. It offers training for doctors.
C. It is a modern city. D. It needs medical aid.
26.How long can the Saint Lukas work with one supply?
A. About a year. B. About ten months. C. About two months. D. About two weeks.
27.What is Ducke’s attitude toward the Saint Lukas’ services?
A. Appreciative. B. Doubtful. C. Ambiguous. D. Cautious.
C
(2025·梅州一模)In July 1915, sick James Murray, one of the early editors of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), defined one final word. He had devoted 36 years to the dictionary. Knowing he would not see the project complete, he wrote his last entry: for “twilight”.
The story of Murray's final days is one of many memorable tales in “The Dictionary People”. Conceived in 1857, the OED was a huge crowdsourcing project comprising 3,000 people. The idea was to create a “descriptive” dictionary that tracked words' use and meaning over time. Volunteers read widely, mailing in examples of how “rare, oldfashioned, new” words were used. What is surprising about this random method is that it worked, achieving order through the large number of contributors.
The origin story of Sarah Ogilvie's book is almost as improbable as that of the dictionary itself. Ms Ogilvie, an editor for the OED, went into the archives (档案馆) of Oxford University Press and came across an old notebook. It had belonged to Murray and contained the names and details of the dictionary volunteers, most of whom had previously been unknown. “The Dictionary People” is her work of detective scholarship, presenting the lives behind the names.
The dictionary's contributors are an engaging cast, including one of Karl Marx's daughters and J. R. R. Tolkien. For some, the dictionary was something addictive: one contributor supplied 165,061 quotations. Murray, too, was assiduous. He once wrote to George Eliot to ask about a word choice in “Romola”, published 17 years earlier.
Ms Ogilvie's book is full of strange but interesting tales. Many dictionary lovers engaged in another crowdsourcing fashion: collecting and measuring rainwater. The presentation of the book is irregular, too, taking its structure from the work it describes. For example, in her first chapter, “A for Archaeologist (考古学家),” she relates the early life of Margaret A.Murray, a pioneering Egyptologist. There are 26 alphabetical (按字母顺序排列的) chapters, each celebrating a group of contributors. This is a clever concept.
28.What did the OED's volunteers do?
A.They deleted the words going out of use. B.They listed instances of changes in word use.
C.They corrected the misuse of common words. D.They added new words to keep up with the times.
29.What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us about “The Dictionary People”?
A.What Ogilvie achieved with it. B.How Ogilvie told the stories in it.
C.What inspired Ogilvie to write it. D.Who helped Ogilvie to complete it.
30.What does the underlined word “assiduous” in paragraph 4 mean?
A.Hardworking. B.Easygoing. C.Energetic. D.Flexible.
31.What does the author think of Ms Ogilvie's book?
A.Interesting and creative. B.Encouraging and influential.
C.Traditional and funny. D.Descriptive and surprising.
D
(2025·厦门模拟)My retired husband and I had moved to California to be near our daughter and family.With nothing to do, I felt I needed something to add meaning to my life.
One afternoon, I noticed a small ad in our local newspaper asking for Support Volunteers to help out at the fire department.Hmmm.Maybe I could do some filing or other office work.However, I was afraid of meeting new people and uncomfortable in unfamiliar situations.What if I went to a group where everyone knew everyone else — and I was the odd one out? Nope.Not for me.
I called and was told they were starting a class to train new volunteers.When I realized that everyone was going to be a newbie (新手) at the same time, I smiled.Now, that was more like it and I felt relieved.
I was interviewed, and had my fingerprints taken and my background checked.I passed.The Support Volunteers — or SVs, as we were called — came from many different walks of life.This particular group was made up of retired people with interests similar to my own.Together, we made up an efficient, knowledgeable, capable team.
Each of us was on duty for twenty-four hours, one day a week, with a partner.While on duty, we transferred mail and equipment to and from the city’s seven fire stations, city hall, and fire/police headquarters.We also taught businesses and the public how to use fire extinguishers, helped monitor school fire drills, installed free smoke detectors in the homes of seniors, and handed out fire-prevention information at community events.
During my years as a fire-department volunteer, not only did I become comfortable with strangers, but I could speak in public with ease.I also learned what it felt like to be on the receiving end of services provided by a totally different but fiercely dedicated group of firefighters.I’m glad I had the courage to make that original volunteer phone call.
32.What gave the author a sense of relief?
A.That she would meet new people. B.That she would pass the interview.
C.That she was no worse than others. D.That she would become a volunteer.
33.What is the fifth paragraph mainly about?
A.Why the author became an SV. B.What the author learned as an SV.
C.What the Support Volunteers did. D.How the Support Volunteers practiced.
34.What’s the author’s purpose of writing the last paragraph?
A.To convey her love for volunteer work. B.To show her gains from the experience.
C.To express her thanks to other volunteers. D.To remember her unforgettable experience.
35.Which of the following best describes the author’s change?
A.From shy to confident. B.From confused to satisfied.
C.From pessimistic to optimistic. D.From excited to disappointed.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
(2025·深圳一模)Art comes in two main categories: realistic and abstract. Realistic art aims to show reallife scenes, people, and objects exactly as they appear. It involves paying close attention to details, making things look like photographs. 36.________ . It's more about expressing feelings, emotions, and ideas.
Realistic art is easy to understand. Viewers can easily recognize what is portrayed. Take the Mona Lisa for example—it's a realistic painting of a lady with a mysterious smile. 37.________ , helping us to learn about the past.
Unlike realistic art, abstract art is more about being creative. 38.________ . They use shapes, colours and patterns to express feelings and ideas. Abstract art means different things to different people. Some people enjoy trying to figure out what the artwork conveys.
39.________ . Realistic art needs precision in drawing or sculpting to make things look real. Abstract art requires imagination to use shapes and colours in new ways. Many artists are skilled in both. They create realistic pieces to demonstrate their technical skills and abstract ones to display their creativity.
As for personal preference, some people prefer the clear stories of realistic art while others are attracted to the mystery of abstract art, interpreting meanings in the shapes and forms. Together, the two kinds of art make the art world diverse and engaging. 40.________ .
A.Both types of art take skills to make
B.Photographs preserve faces of folks from long ago
C.Grasping abstract art demands more artistic training
D. Both ways of creating art have their own value and beauty
E.In contrast, abstract art focuses less on realistic appearances
F. Artworks like this tell stories about history and everyday life
G.Artists have the freedom to go beyond reallife representations
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
(2025·安徽六校联考改编) Katie Mahoney in Halifax, Nova Scotia co-founded a non-profit organization with Cara Chisholm to make seniors’ wishes come true. Like many great ideas, Mahoney’s started 41 .
In 2014, a friend recommended her to 42 an act of kindness for someone. Mahoney wanted to choose someone 43 giving back to the Halifax community and knew quickly whom to 44 : 79-year-old Eleanor Wagner, who always 45 baked goods for the staff at the pub where Mahoney worked and did 46 work at the local homeless shelter. To know Wagner better, Mahoney spent a day with her. “It was the first time in years someone had 47 my day,” said Wagner.
Their 48 experience got Mahoney thinking. How many other seniors might 49 that kind of undivided attention? And had some of those seniors 50 their dreams because they’d been busy caring for others? At the time, these questions made Cara Chisholm equally 51 so the pair founded We Are Young (WAY). WAY has helped realize many dreams. All are 52 things like watching a film.
Though their organization operates 53 in Nova Scotia, they want to launch a nationwide movement that 54 how people view, value and support seniors. It’s generally thought that the seniors should devote themselves to their family and communities. “That is the 55 we’re trying to create,” says Mahoney.
41.A. small B. easily C. big D. casually
42.A. relay B. identify C. advertise D. perform
43.A. accidentally B. randomly C. regularly D. informally
44.A. praise B. pick C. respect D. award
45.A. called in B. set aside C. dropped off D. put away
46.A. voluntary B. part-time C. rigid D. low-paid
47.A. made B. started C. witnessed D. shortened
48.A. widened B. valued C. favored D. shared
49.A. pray B. expect C. acknowledge D. accept
50.A. postponed B. achieved C. considered D. followed
51.A. puzzled B. amazed C. interested D. excited
52.A. extraordinary B. meaningful C. secondary D. simple
53.A. still B. again C. only D. even
54.A. indicates B. explains C. strengthens D. transforms
55.A. stability B. influence C. reputation D. criterion
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
(2025·湖南名校联考)Chinese calligraphy is an artistic practice of writing Chinese characters, often with a brush and ink on xuan paper. The evolution of Chinese calligraphy 56.____________ (begin) alongside the earliest Chinese characters discovered to date. Over time, calligraphy gradually took shape as a form of art rather than 57.___________ mere means of record. The five major styles of script—running, cursive (草书), official, seal (篆书) and regular—were born from such calligraphy.
Calligraphy is a demanding and 58.___________ (advance) art. The type of brush, quantity of ink and quality of paper can all alter the output. From brush direction to speed of writing, every twist and turn of the wrist 59.____________ (calculate). Structure of individual characters and spatial layout as a whole determine its quality. Moreover, it is said that the emotions and philosophy of the writer are 60.____________ (direct) reflected on calligraphy.
Calligraphy is a refined art. Lan Ting Xu (The Orchid Pavilion Preface), 61.___________ was created by Wang Xizhi during the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317420), is one of the most celebrated 62.____________ (masterpiece) of Chinese calligraphy. Its elegance and expressive brushwork make it significant in Chinese literature. However, calligraphy is also 63.___________ reach, like the Spring Festival couplets on the doors of folks, 64.____________ (represent) aesthetic (审美的) appreciation for the Chinese.
Where there is Chinese language, there is Chinese calligraphy, 65.___________ where there is calligraphy, there is beauty. The artistry is still highly valued today, for it is more than just writing, it is living heritage.
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56. began 57.a 58.advanced 59.is calculated 60.directly
61. which 62.masterpieces 63.within 64.representing 65.and
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