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蚌埠市2024—2025学年度第二学期期末学业水平监测
高二英语
时间:120分钟 满分:150分
注意事项:
1.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名和座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡的相应位置上。写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. At a tea house. B. At a supermarket. C. At a bookstore.
2. What are the speakers doing at the moment?
A. Watching a match. B. Looking at a poster. C. Joining a team.
3. How many days does the woman work in a week?
A. About four days. B. Nearly five days. C. Almost six days.
4. When was the wedding?
A. In January. B. In June. C. In July.
5. What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?
A. Classmates. B. Neighbors. C. Colleagues.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话,回答第6、7两个小题。
6. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In the office. B. In the schoolyard. C. In the library.
7. Where is the woman going?
A. To the library. B. To the registration office. C. To the lecture theatre.
听下面一段对话,回答第8、9两个小题。
8. What was the man doing recently?
A. He was probably writing a report.
B. He was worried about the meeting.
C. He was probably waiting for the agenda.
9. What will the woman do next?
A. Present the report. B. Meet Sven later. C. Send an email to everyone.
听下面一段对话,回答第10-12三个小题。
10. What’s the man looking at?
A. A book. B. A letter. C. A photo.
11. How long was the man in Thailand?
A. About 8 weeks. B. About 6 weeks. C. About 4 weeks.
12. What colour was the man’s shirt?
A. Pink. B. Black. C. White.
听下面一段对话,回答第13-16四个小题。
13. What are the speakers doing?
A. They are preparing for a meal.
B. They are decorating their kitchen.
C. They are talking about cooking skills.
14. What do the speakers really need?
A. Apples. B. Sugar. C. Butter.
15. How much butter do the speakers need to make the food?
A. A cup. B. 200 grams. C. 100 grams.
16. What will the man do next?
A. Wash dishes. B. Go shopping. C. Make apple pies.
听下面一段对话,回答第17-20四个小题。
17. Why does the speaker love San Diego?
A. It is almost sunny every day.
B It is near the Pacific Ocean.
C. It is sometimes windy.
18. What does the speaker love to do in the summer?
A. To go to the seashore. B. To go to the zoo. C. To sit in the sun.
19. What’s the speaker’s favourite?
A. The sunny weather. B. The animals in the zoo. C. The restaurants of many types.
20. What will the speaker be after college?
A. A vet. B. A teacher. C. A businessman.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Here are four of the most iconic places worldwide. Besides many incredible attractions, these landmarks also have great work exchange opportunities, for those looking to save money or have a unique cultural experience.
Golden Gate Bridge, USA
Known for its rustic red color, the Golden Gate Bridge was built in the 1930s and was the tallest and longest suspension bridge in the world. The bridge is one of the best iconic places in San Francisco, and you can stay in the city on a budget by volunteering at a yoga studio.
Banff National Park, Canada
Home to alpine peaks, glacial lakes, and the famous Icefields Parkway scenic drive, Banff is a heaven for lovers of natural beauty and adventure. A cool work exchange to try is this family-run ice cream shop in Twin Butte, just 3.5 hours away from Banff National Park. Stay in a local family home and help with running the shop as well as animal care.
Balboa Park, USA
The Balboa Park is one of the most visited tourist attractions in San Diego, USA. The park is full of history, architecture, art, and beautiful nature. You could spend an entire day exploring this oasis(绿洲) of culture in San Diego. Any experienced videographers visiting San Diego should consider this work exchange!
The Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt
As the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one that still remains well preserved today, the Great Pyramid of Giza is a truly fantastic sight. It’s the largest pyramid in Egypt and was built in the early 26th Century BC. You can actually work at a guesthouse in Cairo, where you can see the pyramids directly!
1. What can we know about the Golden Gate Bridge in the USA?
A. It is the longest bridge in the world. B. It has many famous yoga studios.
C. It is the best scenic spot in San Francisco. D. It has a history of almost a century.
2. What do Banff National Park and Balboa Park have in common?
A. Full of amazing natural views. B. Home to glacial lakes.
C Suitable for adventurous tours. D. Ideal sites for photographers.
3. What makes the Great Pyramid of Giza truly wonderful?
A. Its location and view. B. Its history and preservation.
C. Its height and history. D. Its culture and activities.
B
On a quiet afternoon, as the sunlight shone through the curtains and cast a warm glow on the attic (阁楼) floor, I started a journey through time. It was there, in the corner behind the old suitcase, that I made a fascinating discovery—a shoebox filled with old letters.
These letters, tied together with a faded ribbon, were a collection of conversations between my grandmother and her friends from past time. The dusty smell of aged paper and ink filled the air, transporting me to a time when communication was a deliberate and heartfelt act.
In an age where a simple text or email can convey our thoughts, these letters served as a deeply touching reminder of the depth and meaning that can be found in the written word. They were more than just messages; they were pieces of a life, snapshots of a time, and most importantly, they were a bridge between the past and the present, between my grandmother’s generation and my own.
With the letters safely back in their resting place, I made a quiet promise to myself—to pick up pen and paper more often, to write not just messages, but little pieces of history that future generations might one day cherish.
In a world racing towards the future, it’s the old letters that remind us to slow down, to appreciate the moment, and to write our own stories with care. And perhaps, one day, someone will find my letters and experience the same joy of discovery, the same sense of connection across the years. For now, the attic holds not just boxes of old letters but also the promise of stories yet to be told.
4. What does the author consider the letters to be?
A. Simple messages from the past.
B. Bridges between different generations.
C. Outdated communication methods.
D. Unimportant things of past time.
5. What personal resolution does the author make after reflecting on the letters?
A. To clean the attic of unnecessary items.
B. To digitize all family letters for preservation.
C To learn more about the history of the family.
D. To write more frequently to maintain connections.
6. What message does the author want to convey?
A. Every family has a story to tell.
B. The future is full of uncertainty.
C. Old letters carry voices from the past.
D. The pen is stronger than the sword.
7. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?
A. Treasure in Letters B. The Story of My Family
C. Digital Distraction D. The Power of Pen and Ink
C
Art and science may seem like opposite things. One means the creative flow of ideas, and the other means cold, hard data—some people believe. In fact, the two have much in common. Now, a study finds art can help students remember better what they learned in science class.
Mariale Hardiman, an education specialist at Johns Hopkins University, noticed that students who used art in the classroom listened more carefully. They might ask more questions. They might volunteer more ideas. What’s more, students seemed to remember more of what they had been taught when their science lessons had involved art. To prove that, Hardima n teamed up with some researchers and six local schools.
In the experiment, the researchers worked with teachers in 16 fifth-grade classrooms. They provided traditional science lessons and art-focused ones. In a traditional science class, for example, students might read aloud from a book. In the art-focused one, they might sing the information instead.
The team randomly assigned each of the 350 students to either a traditional science classroom or an art-focused one. Students then learned science using that way for the whole unit—about three weeks. When they changed to a new topic, they also changed to the other type of class. This way, each student had both an art-focused class and a traditional one. Every unit was taught in both ways, to different groups of students. This enabled the researchers to see how students did in both types of classes.
The team found that students who began in traditional classes performed better after they moved into an art-focused class. But those who started in an art-focused class did well even when they went back to a traditional science class. These students appeared to use some of the art techniques after going back to a traditional class. Classroom teachers reported that many students continued to sing the songs that they learned after finishing the unit. “The more we hear something, the more we retain it,” Hardiman says. “It suggests that the arts may help students apply creative ways of learning on their own.”
8. Why did Mariale Hardiman do the study?
A. To prove the importance of art at school.
B. To know how to teach students to ask questions.
C. To find a way to help her students learn better.
D. To see if art might improve science learning.
9. What were the students required to do in the experiment?
A. Learn three units in total.
B. Choose what they’d like to learn.
C. Take two types of classes.
D. Learn two topics for three weeks.
10. What does the underlined word “retain” in the last paragraph mean?
A. Remember. B. Teach.
C. Ignore. D. Report.
11. What is the text mainly about?
A. Art helps students develop good habits.
B. Art-focused classes interest students a lot.
C. Art can make science easier to learn.
D. Art has something in common with science.
D
A new Chinese artificial intelligence agent, Manus, has rapidly caught the attention of the AI community with its ability to handle complex, real-world tasks.
Developed by a low-profile team and backed by Chinese investors and developers, Manus is currently available as an invitation-only web preview. A demonstration video on its website shows its ability to create a personalized website through a step-by-step process.
In 2025, China has been in a leading position in several AI breakthroughs. The launch of DeepSeek in January showed that China was able to produce functional Large Language Models (LLMs) for a small part of the cost of American industry leaders, and Manus shows that this kind of progress can be repeated.
Manus’ website says it is focused on real-world complex tasks, giving the examples of designing a trip to Japan, providing an in-depth analysis of Tesla’s stock, creating interactive courses for middle school teachers, comparing different insurance policies, and assisting in business-to-business supplier sourcing. Manus also claims to outperform OpenAI’s Deep Research.
Despite limited information about its business structure, team, and models, Manus has generated significant interest. The demonstration video, published on X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday, gained over 200,000 views by Thursday.
This significant rise in popularity is similar to the excitement that followed the launch of DeepSeek’s R1 reasoning model in January. General-purpose AI agents, capable of interacting with their environment, collecting data, and autonomously handling tasks to achieve predetermined goals, are widely regarded as the future of AI applications.
According to the demo, Manus can autonomously browse websites, make use of various capabilities, and display its workflow in real time. The developers describe it as “a general AI agent that bridges minds and actions: it doesn’t just think, it delivers results.”
The demo video is hosted by Ji Yichao, a 33-year-old Chinese tech enthusiast known for creating the mobile browser Mammoth and founding Peak Labs in the U. S. In the demonstration, presenter Ji Yichao said: “This isn’t just another chatbot or workflow. It’s a truly autonomous agent that bridges the gap between initial ideas and actual actions. While other AI s stop at generating ideas, Manus delivers results.”
12. What distinguishes Manus from other existing AIs according to the text?
A. Its ability to generate creative ideas instantly.
B. Its wide availability to the general public without restrictions.
C. Its unique capacity to autonomously turn ideas into practical results.
D. Its lower expense of development compared to American AI products.
13. How does the author prove Manus’ capability?
A. By listing examples. B. By defining terms.
C. By comparing data. D. By quoting experts.
14. What is the key to Manus’ success?
A. Government funding. B. The proper Marketing strategy.
C. Frequent software updates. D. Integration of multiple models capacities.
15. What can be inferred about Manus from the last paragraph?
A. It is a common chatbot with basic functions.
B It is a breakthrough in AI agent technology.
C. It is a bridge that connects China and the USA.
D. It is a model agent that affects only the generations of ideas.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
If I could offer you a magic drug that would make you happier, healthier, more optimistic and more productive, and cost nothing and will require very little effort, would you be interested? Of course you would! Science tells us that an “attitude of gratitude(感激)” is a good health choice. ____16____ And gratitude requires little time and no money. But why can gratitude improve our productivity and results?
____17____ We learn the importance of saying “thank you” as little children. This childhood lesson is extremely of great use. ____18____ How do you feel about them? Does their appreciation positively impact your relation with them? Of course it does! So be grateful for people, their contributions and their actions and make sure you let them know how you feel.
Gratitude improves problem solving skills. ____19____ However, when we think about what we are grateful for, we open our minds up to new possibilities and connections. We also enter a problem solving situation with a perspective of opportunity rather than challenge or issue.
Gratitude helps us learn. Every dark cloud has a silver lining. ____20____ Being grateful for our situation, even if we don’t like everything about it, allows us to be thankful for opportunity to learn something new.
So, the more aware and grateful we are of what we have and our capabilities, the more capable and elective we become in living.
A. Gratitude improves attitudes.
B. Gratitude improves relationships.
C. Behind every problem lies an opportunity.
D. Being more grateful often makes us happier and more optimistic.
E. Think about those people that you know who are most appreciative of you.
F. Too often we look at problem solving with a very bored or exhausted view.
G. Grateful people experience fewer aches and pains and report feeling healthier than other people.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A.B.C.D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In 2020,13-year-old Adeola Olagbegi caught a rare illness, and had a successful operation. ____21____, Adeola is now out of hospital. While he was ____22____, he found out that he was qualified for a(n) ____23____ to ask for a dream wish from Make-A-Wish Foundation. While many teens would choose a Disney trip or meet a favourite figure, Adeola ____24____ chose to feed the homeless.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation is famous for brightening the lives of children ____25____ illnesses by realizing their wishes, a wish always includes having something or going somewhere. However, Adeola’s wish to give came as a ____26____ to the organization, as Adeola’s ____27____ wish was the first of its kind in the organization’s 35-year history.
“When he so easily offers to help others, you just have to say, that’s a(n) ____28____ young man,” said Linda, an official of the organization. She was ____29____ with the teen’s kindness and sense of ____30____.
Adeola thinks his past experiences ____31____ with his family in their community are what ____32____ him to make the giving wish. When deciding what to do with the ____33____ chance, the one thing that was the most important to him was that his wish had a long-lasting ____34____.
“My mum always says it’s lucky to be someone ____35____, so I just wanted to do something for other people to make it last longer,” Adeola explained.
21. A. Naturally B. Hopefully C. Thankfully D. Frankly
22. A. recovering B. practising C. preparing D. fighting
23. A. interview B. opportunity C. goal D. promise
24. A. anyway B. therefore C. moreover D. instead
25. A. suffering from B. taking on C. looking through D. getting off
26. A. worry B. success C. surprise D. disappointment
27. A. formal B. generous C. exciting D. curious
28. A. kind B. terrible C. capable D. confident
29. A. confused B. affected C. strict D. impressed
30. A. honour B. humour C. responsibility D. relief
31. A. designing B. exploring C. volunteering D. exercising
32. A. permits B. forces C. expects D. inspires
33. A. normal B. unexpected C. strange D. different
34. A. memory B. friendship C. appreciation D. impact
35. A. helpful B. careful C. powerful D. regretful
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In the tourist city of Strasbourg, France, various street performers can be found, among ____36____ is Zhao Yang, a Chinese student studying film at the University of Strasbourg. She plays the pipa with great elegance.
Zhao’s ____37____ (connect) with the pipa began at the age of four when she ____38____ (attract) by its elegance and the skills of the player. Towards the end of 2021, Zhao decided to showcase her pipa skills on the streets of Strasbourg for a video project. ____39____ began as a casual filming session finally lasted nearly 40 minutes, as so many people gathered to enjoy her music.
Zhao is glad to see ____40____ growing population of French people getting to know more about Chinese traditional musical instruments. When she first arrived in France, Zhao found it difficult to acquire instruments like the pipa. In recent years, however, she ____41____ (observe) that Chinese traditional instruments are becoming increasingly ____42____ (access). There are shops in big cities selling these instruments and even ____43____ (offer) courses for learning to play them.
The understanding of foreign audiences regarding Chinese traditional instruments has evolved, too. Previously, they only recognized the instruments mainly ____44____ name and appearance. But now, as Zhao has noticed during her pipa performances, spectators talk to her about _____45_____ (it) range, notes and playing techniques, with some guitar lovers comparing the pipa and other string instruments.
“They are really listening to my performances, and this exchange of music and culture is amazing,” said Zhao.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是学生会主席李华,你校要举办首届英语艺术节(English Art Festival),请你用英语给师生写一封信,刊登在校报英文版上。信的内容主要包括:
1. 举办时间和地点;
2. 艺术节内容,如英语歌唱比赛、戏剧表演、讲座等等;
3. 举办英语节的意义。
注意:
1.词数 100 左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Teachers and schoolmates,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
In Benton School, the chatter of students filled Room 13 every day. Among the lively atmosphere, Wanda Petronski, a poor Polish girl, with her unruly hair and a faded blue dress that showed signs of frequent wear, became the target of cruel jokes among her classmates.
Each morning, as Wanda stepped into the classroom, a sudden silence would fall over the room. The abrupt silence was soon replaced by whispers and laughter. “Look, there’s Wanda,” Peggy would whisper to her friend Maggie, her eyes shining with mischief. Peggy, the most popular girl in class, was well-known for her sharp tongue and a good sense of fashion. Driven by a mix of boredom and meanness (恶意), she would call out, “How many dresses do you have now, Wanda?” Her voice was filled with pretended curiosity.
Wanda would hesitate, her fingers nervously twisting her dress. “A hundred,” she would reply in a soft murmur; her voice was barely heard. Instantly, the classroom would erupt in laughter. “A hundred!” Peggy would shout, her laughter echoing through the room. “I bet they’re all made of paper!” The other students would join in, their cruel laughter filling the air. Wanda’s face would redden with awkward, and she would quickly lower her head, unable to meet anyone’s eyes.
Miss Mason, their teacher, often tried to intervene. “That’s enough, class. Let’s start the lesson,” she would say firmly, attempting to restore order. But the damage had been done. Day after day, Peggy and her group of friends continued to make fun of Wanda, asking about her “hundred dresses” and making ill remarks about her plain clothes.
One day Miss Mason announced an exciting drawing contest. The theme was “Design a Dress,” and the winning entries would be displayed in the school hall. Peggy, confident in her artistic abilities, was determined to claim victory.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A few days later, Miss Mason announced the result and everyone was shocked.
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Feeling a strong sense of guilt, Peggy and Maggie went to Wanda’s house with the good news.
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蚌埠市2024—2025学年度第二学期期末学业水平监测
高二英语
时间:120分钟 满分:150分
注意事项:
1.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名和座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡的相应位置上。写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. At a tea house. B. At a supermarket. C. At a bookstore.
2. What are the speakers doing at the moment?
A. Watching a match. B. Looking at a poster. C. Joining a team.
3. How many days does the woman work in a week?
A. About four days. B. Nearly five days. C. Almost six days.
4. When was the wedding?
A. In January. B. In June. C. In July.
5. What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?
A. Classmates. B. Neighbors. C. Colleagues.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话,回答第6、7两个小题。
6. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In the office. B. In the schoolyard. C. In the library.
7. Where is the woman going?
A. To the library. B. To the registration office. C. To the lecture theatre.
听下面一段对话,回答第8、9两个小题。
8. What was the man doing recently?
A. He was probably writing a report.
B. He was worried about the meeting.
C. He was probably waiting for the agenda.
9. What will the woman do next?
A. Present the report. B. Meet Sven later. C. Send an email to everyone.
听下面一段对话,回答第10-12三个小题。
10. What’s the man looking at?
A. A book. B. A letter. C. A photo.
11. How long was the man in Thailand?
A. About 8 weeks. B. About 6 weeks. C. About 4 weeks.
12. What colour was the man’s shirt?
A. Pink. B. Black. C. White.
听下面一段对话,回答第13-16四个小题。
13. What are the speakers doing?
A. They are preparing for a meal.
B. They are decorating their kitchen.
C. They are talking about cooking skills.
14. What do the speakers really need?
A. Apples. B. Sugar. C. Butter.
15. How much butter do the speakers need to make the food?
A. A cup. B. 200 grams. C. 100 grams.
16. What will the man do next?
A. Wash dishes. B. Go shopping. C. Make apple pies.
听下面一段对话,回答第17-20四个小题。
17. Why does the speaker love San Diego?
A It is almost sunny every day.
B It is near the Pacific Ocean.
C. It is sometimes windy.
18. What does the speaker love to do in the summer?
A To go to the seashore. B. To go to the zoo. C. To sit in the sun.
19. What’s the speaker’s favourite?
A. The sunny weather. B. The animals in the zoo. C. The restaurants of many types.
20. What will the speaker be after college?
A. A vet. B. A teacher. C. A businessman.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Here are four of the most iconic places worldwide. Besides many incredible attractions, these landmarks also have great work exchange opportunities, for those looking to save money or have a unique cultural experience.
Golden Gate Bridge, USA
Known for its rustic red color, the Golden Gate Bridge was built in the 1930s and was the tallest and longest suspension bridge in the world. The bridge is one of the best iconic places in San Francisco, and you can stay in the city on a budget by volunteering at a yoga studio.
Banff National Park, Canada
Home to alpine peaks, glacial lakes, and the famous Icefields Parkway scenic drive, Banff is a heaven for lovers of natural beauty and adventure. A cool work exchange to try is this family-run ice cream shop in Twin Butte, just 3.5 hours away from Banff National Park. Stay in a local family home and help with running the shop as well as animal care.
Balboa Park, USA
The Balboa Park is one of the most visited tourist attractions in San Diego, USA. The park is full of history, architecture, art, and beautiful nature. You could spend an entire day exploring this oasis(绿洲) of culture in San Diego. Any experienced videographers visiting San Diego should consider this work exchange!
The Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt
As the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one that still remains well preserved today, the Great Pyramid of Giza is a truly fantastic sight. It’s the largest pyramid in Egypt and was built in the early 26th Century BC. You can actually work at a guesthouse in Cairo, where you can see the pyramids directly!
1. What can we know about the Golden Gate Bridge in the USA?
A. It is the longest bridge in the world. B. It has many famous yoga studios.
C. It is the best scenic spot in San Francisco. D. It has a history of almost a century.
2. What do Banff National Park and Balboa Park have in common?
A. Full of amazing natural views. B. Home to glacial lakes.
C. Suitable for adventurous tours. D. Ideal sites for photographers.
3. What makes the Great Pyramid of Giza truly wonderful?
A. Its location and view. B. Its history and preservation.
C. Its height and history. D. Its culture and activities.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍全球四个标志性地点及其适合的工作交换机会,包括美国金门大桥、加拿大班夫国家公园等。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Golden Gate Bridge, USA部分“Known for its rural red color, the Golden Gate Bridge was built in the 1930s and was the tallest and longest suspension bridge in the world. (金门大桥以其标志性的赤红色闻名,建于20世纪30年代,曾是世界上最高、跨度最长的悬索桥)”可知,金门大桥建于20世纪30年代,截至当前时间2025年,已有近一个世纪的历史了。故选D项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Banff National Park, Canada部分“Home to alpine peaks, glacial lakes, and the famous Icefields Parkway scenic drive, Banff is a heaven for lovers of natural beauty and adventure.(班夫国家公园拥有高山峰、冰川湖泊和著名的冰原公路风景道,是自然美景和冒险爱好者的天堂)”及Balboa Park, USA部分中的“The park is full of history, architecture, art and beautiful nature. (这个公园充满了历史、建筑、艺术和美丽的自然风景)”可知,班夫国家公园以自然景观闻名,巴尔博亚公园拥有美丽的自然环境,二者共同点是充满令人惊叹的自然景观。故选A项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt部分“As the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one that still remains well-preserved today, the Great Pyramid of Giza is a truly fantastic sight. (作为世界七大古迹中最古老的建筑,也是仅存并保存完好的一个,吉萨大金字塔是一个真正的奇观)”可知,吉萨金字塔被认为是真正的奇迹,因为它是七大古代世界奇迹中最古老的建筑且保存完好,所以吉萨大金字塔的真正奇妙之处它的历史和保护。故选B项。
B
On a quiet afternoon, as the sunlight shone through the curtains and cast a warm glow on the attic (阁楼) floor, I started a journey through time. It was there, in the corner behind the old suitcase, that I made a fascinating discovery—a shoebox filled with old letters.
These letters tied together with a faded ribbon, were a collection of conversations between my grandmother and her friends from past time. The dusty smell of aged paper and ink filled the air, transporting me to a time when communication was a deliberate and heartfelt act.
In an age where a simple text or email can convey our thoughts, these letters served as a deeply touching reminder of the depth and meaning that can be found in the written word. They were more than just messages; they were pieces of a life, snapshots of a time, and most importantly, they were a bridge between the past and the present, between my grandmother’s generation and my own.
With the letters safely back in their resting place, I made a quiet promise to myself—to pick up pen and paper more often, to write not just messages, but little pieces of history that future generations might one day cherish.
In a world racing towards the future, it’s the old letters that remind us to slow down, to appreciate the moment, and to write our own stories with care. And perhaps, one day, someone will find my letters and experience the same joy of discovery, the same sense of connection across the years. For now, the attic holds not just boxes of old letters but also the promise of stories yet to be told.
4. What does the author consider the letters to be?
A. Simple messages from the past.
B. Bridges between different generations.
C. Outdated communication methods.
D. Unimportant things of past time.
5. What personal resolution does the author make after reflecting on the letters?
A. To clean the attic of unnecessary items.
B. To digitize all family letters for preservation.
C. To learn more about the history of the family.
D. To write more frequently to maintain connections.
6. What message does the author want to convey?
A. Every family has a story to tell.
B. The future is full of uncertainty.
C. Old letters carry voices from the past.
D. The pen is stronger than the sword.
7. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?
A. Treasure in Letters B. The Story of My Family
C. Digital Distraction D. The Power of Pen and Ink
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. C 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者在阁楼上无意间发现存放一箱箱的旧信件,这些信件提醒我们放慢脚步,珍惜当下,用心书写我们自己的故事。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“They were more than just messages; they were pieces of a life, snapshots of a time, and most importantly, they were a bridge between the past and the present, between my grandmother’s generation and my own. (它们不仅仅是信息;它们是生活的片段,是一个时代的快照,最重要的是,它们是连接过去和现在、连接我祖母那一代人和我这一代人的桥梁)”可知,作者认为信件是不同代人之间的桥梁。故选B。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段“With the letters safely back in their resting place, I made a quiet promise to myself—to pick up pen and paper more often, to write not just messages, but little pieces of history that future generations might one day cherish. (当这些信件被安全地放回它们的安息地时,我悄悄地对自己承诺——要经常拿起笔和纸,不仅要写信息,还要写一些未来几代人可能会珍惜的历史片段)”可知,作者决定多写信以保持联系。故选D。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“In a world racing towards the future, it’s the old letters that remind us to slow down, to appreciate the moment, and to write our own stories with care. (在一个奔向未来的世界里,正是这些古老的信件提醒我们放慢脚步,珍惜当下,用心书写我们自己的故事)”可知,作者认为旧信承载着过去的声音。故选C。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段“In a world racing towards the future, it’s the old letters that remind us to slow down, to appreciate the moment, and to write our own stories with care. And perhaps, one day, someone will find my letters and experience the same joy of discovery, the same sense of connection across the years. For now, the attic holds not just boxes of old letters but also the promise of stories yet to be told.(在一个奔向未来的世界里,正是这些古老的信件提醒我们放慢脚步,珍惜当下,用心书写我们自己的故事。也许,有一天,有人会发现我的信,并体验到同样的发现的喜悦,同样的多年来的联系感。目前,阁楼上存放的不仅是一箱箱的旧信件,还有尚未被讲述的故事) ”以及全文可知,文章主要描述了作者在发掘祖母的信件后,受其深刻意义的影响,立志通过书写与后代建立联系,“信件中的宝藏”概括了本文的主题,适合作为最佳标题。故选A。
C
Art and science may seem like opposite things. One means the creative flow of ideas, and the other means cold, hard data—some people believe. In fact, the two have much in common. Now, a study finds art can help students remember better what they learned in science class.
Mariale Hardiman, an education specialist at Johns Hopkins University, noticed that students who used art in the classroom listened more carefully. They might ask more questions. They might volunteer more ideas. What’s more, students seemed to remember more of what they had been taught when their science lessons had involved art. To prove that, Hardima n teamed up with some researchers and six local schools.
In the experiment, the researchers worked with teachers in 16 fifth-grade classrooms. They provided traditional science lessons and art-focused ones. In a traditional science class, for example, students might read aloud from a book. In the art-focused one, they might sing the information instead.
The team randomly assigned each of the 350 students to either a traditional science classroom or an art-focused one. Students then learned science using that way for the whole unit—about three weeks. When they changed to a new topic, they also changed to the other type of class. This way, each student had both an art-focused class and a traditional one. Every unit was taught in both ways, to different groups of students. This enabled the researchers to see how students did in both types of classes.
The team found that students who began in traditional classes performed better after they moved into an art-focused class. But those who started in an art-focused class did well even when they went back to a traditional science class. These students appeared to use some of the art techniques after going back to a traditional class. Classroom teachers reported that many students continued to sing the songs that they learned after finishing the unit. “The more we hear something, the more we retain it,” Hardiman says. “It suggests that the arts may help students apply creative ways of learning on their own.”
8. Why did Mariale Hardiman do the study?
A. To prove the importance of art at school.
B. To know how to teach students to ask questions.
C. To find a way to help her students learn better.
D. To see if art might improve science learning.
9. What were the students required to do in the experiment?
A. Learn three units in total.
B. Choose what they’d like to learn.
C. Take two types of classes.
D. Learn two topics for three weeks.
10. What does the underlined word “retain” in the last paragraph mean?
A. Remember. B. Teach.
C. Ignore. D. Report.
11. What is the text mainly about?
A. Art helps students develop good habits.
B. Art-focused classes interest students a lot.
C. Art can make science easier to learn.
D. Art has something in common with science.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. A 11. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了研究发现艺术有助于学生更好记住科学知识。实验中,学生交替上传统科学课和艺术聚焦课,结果显示艺术能提升学习效果,助学生自主运用创造性学习方法。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“What’s more, students seemed to remember more of what they had been taught when their science lessons had involved art. To prove that, Hardima n teamed up with some researchers and six local schools.( 更重要的是,当科学课涉及到艺术时,学生们似乎能记住更多的知识。为了证明这一点,哈迪马与一些研究人员和六所当地学校合作。)”这表明玛丽亚·哈迪曼做这个研究是为了证明当科学课涉及艺术时,学生是否能更好地记住所学内容,也就是看看艺术是否能提高科学学习效果。故选D项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“The team randomly assigned each of the 350 students to either a traditional science classroom or an art-focused one. When they changed to a new topic, they also changed to the other type of class. This way, each student had both an art -focused class and a traditional one.( 研究小组将350名学生随机分配到传统的科学教室或艺术教室。然后学生们用这种方式学习整个单元的科学——大约三周。当他们切换到一个新的主题时,他们也切换到另一种类型的课程。这样一来,每个学生既上了艺术课,也上了传统课。)”可知,学生们被随机分配到传统科学课或艺术聚焦课,当换主题时会换到另一种课型,所以每个学生都要上两种类型的课。故选C项。
【10题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线单词句中“Classroom teachers reported that many students continued to sing the songs that they learned after finishing the unit. “The more we hear something, the more we retain it,” Hardiman says.( 课堂教师报告说,许多学生在完成本单元后继续唱他们学过的歌曲。“我们听到的越多, retain的就越多,”哈迪曼说。)”可知,老师们说很多学生在学完单元后还继续唱学过的歌,Hardiman 说听到的越多就越能“retain”它,再联系前文说艺术帮助学生记忆科学知识,可推测 retain是“记住”的意思,A选项“Remember(记住)”符合语境。故选A项。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文,特别是根据第一段中“Now, a study finds art can help students remember better what they learned in science class.( 现在,一项研究发现,艺术可以帮助学生更好地记住他们在科学课上学到的东西。)”结合后面通过研究过程和结果进一步阐述了艺术能帮助学生更好地记住科学课所学内容,可知,这篇文章的主要内容是艺术可以使科学更容易学习。故选C项。
D
A new Chinese artificial intelligence agent, Manus, has rapidly caught the attention of the AI community with its ability to handle complex, real-world tasks.
Developed by a low-profile team and backed by Chinese investors and developers, Manus is currently available as an invitation-only web preview. A demonstration video on its website shows its ability to create a personalized website through a step-by-step process.
In 2025, China has been in a leading position in several AI breakthroughs. The launch of DeepSeek in January showed that China was able to produce functional Large Language Models (LLMs) for a small part of the cost of American industry leaders, and Manus shows that this kind of progress can be repeated.
Manus’ website says it is focused on real-world complex tasks, giving the examples of designing a trip to Japan, providing an in-depth analysis of Tesla’s stock, creating interactive courses for middle school teachers, comparing different insurance policies, and assisting in business-to-business supplier sourcing. Manus also claims to outperform OpenAI’s Deep Research.
Despite limited information about its business structure, team, and models, Manus has generated significant interest. The demonstration video, published on X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday, gained over 200,000 views by Thursday.
This significant rise in popularity is similar to the excitement that followed the launch of DeepSeek’s R1 reasoning model in January. General-purpose AI agents, capable of interacting with their environment, collecting data, and autonomously handling tasks to achieve predetermined goals, are widely regarded as the future of AI applications.
According to the demo, Manus can autonomously browse websites, make use of various capabilities, and display its workflow in real time. The developers describe it as “a general AI agent that bridges minds and actions: it doesn’t just think, it delivers results.”
The demo video is hosted by Ji Yichao, a 33-year-old Chinese tech enthusiast known for creating the mobile browser Mammoth and founding Peak Labs in the U. S. In the demonstration, presenter Ji Yichao said: “This isn’t just another chatbot or workflow. It’s a truly autonomous agent that bridges the gap between initial ideas and actual actions. While other AI s stop at generating ideas, Manus delivers results.”
12. What distinguishes Manus from other existing AIs according to the text?
A. Its ability to generate creative ideas instantly.
B. Its wide availability to the general public without restrictions.
C. Its unique capacity to autonomously turn ideas into practical results.
D. Its lower expense of development compared to American AI products.
13. How does the author prove Manus’ capability?
A. By listing examples. B. By defining terms.
C. By comparing data. D. By quoting experts.
14. What is the key to Manus’ success?
A. Government funding. B. The proper Marketing strategy.
C. Frequent software updates. D. Integration of multiple models capacities.
15. What can be inferred about Manus from the last paragraph?
A. It is a common chatbot with basic functions.
B. It is a breakthrough in AI agent technology.
C. It is a bridge that connects China and the USA.
D. It is a model agent that affects only the generations of ideas.
【答案】12. C 13. A 14. D 15. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了中国新AI智能体Manus受关注,能处理复杂现实任务,通过邀请制提供网页预览,2025年中国AI屡有突破。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“According to the demo, Manus can autonomously browse websites, make use of various capabilities, and display its workflow in real time. The developers describe it as “a general AI agent that bridges minds and actions: it doesn’t just think, it delivers results.”(根据演示,Manus能够自主浏览网站、利用各种功能,并实时展示其工作流程。开发人员将其描述为“一种连接思维与行动的通用人工智能代理:它不仅思考,还能提供结果。”)”可知,马努斯与其他现有的人工智能的不同之处在于它独特的能够将想法自主转化为实际成果的能力。故选C。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“Manus’ website says it is focused on real-world complex tasks, giving the examples of designing a trip to Japan, providing an in-depth analysis of Tesla’s stock, creating interactive courses for middle school teachers, comparing different insurance policies, and assisting in business-to-business supplier sourcing.(马努斯公司的网站称,其业务重点在于解决现实生活中的复杂问题,列举了诸如规划一次日本之旅、对特斯拉股票进行深入分析、为中学教师设计互动课程、比较不同保险政策以及协助企业间供应商采购等实例)”可知,作者通过列举例子证明马努斯的能力。故选A。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“General-purpose AI agents, capable of interacting with their environment, collecting data, and autonomously handling tasks to achieve predetermined goals, are widely regarded as the future of AI applications.(通用型人工智能代理能够与环境进行互动、收集数据,并自主执行任务以达成既定目标,它们被普遍认为是人工智能应用的未来方向)”以及倒数第二段“According to the demo, Manus can autonomously browse websites, make use of various capabilities, and display its workflow in real time. The developers describe it as “a general AI agent that bridges minds and actions: it doesn’t just think, it delivers results.”(根据演示,Manus能够自主浏览网站、利用各种功能,并实时展示其工作流程。开发人员将其描述为“一种连接思维与行动的通用人工智能代理:它不仅思考,还能提供结果。”)”可知,马努斯取得成功的关键是多种模型能力的整合。故选D。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“It’s a truly autonomous agent that bridges the gap between initial ideas and actual actions. While other AI s stop at generating ideas, Manus delivers results.(这是一款真正意义上的自主型智能程序,它能够将最初的构想与实际行动之间存在的差距连接起来。而其他的人工智能程序往往只是停留在产生想法的阶段,而马努斯则能够带来实际的成果)”可知,这是人工智能代理技术的一项重大突破。故选B。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
If I could offer you a magic drug that would make you happier, healthier, more optimistic and more productive, and cost nothing and will require very little effort, would you be interested? Of course you would! Science tells us that an “attitude of gratitude(感激)” is a good health choice. ____16____ And gratitude requires little time and no money. But why can gratitude improve our productivity and results?
____17____ We learn the importance of saying “thank you” as little children. This childhood lesson is extremely of great use. ____18____ How do you feel about them? Does their appreciation positively impact your relation with them? Of course it does! So be grateful for people, their contributions and their actions and make sure you let them know how you feel.
Gratitude improves problem solving skills. ____19____ However, when we think about what we are grateful for, we open our minds up to new possibilities and connections. We also enter a problem solving situation with a perspective of opportunity rather than challenge or issue.
Gratitude helps us learn. Every dark cloud has a silver lining. ____20____ Being grateful for our situation, even if we don’t like everything about it, allows us to be thankful for opportunity to learn something new.
So, the more aware and grateful we are of what we have and our capabilities, the more capable and elective we become in living.
A. Gratitude improves attitudes.
B. Gratitude improves relationships.
C. Behind every problem lies an opportunity.
D. Being more grateful often makes us happier and more optimistic.
E. Think about those people that you know who are most appreciative of you.
F. Too often we look at problem solving with a very bored or exhausted view.
G. Grateful people experience fewer aches and pains and report feeling healthier than other people.
【答案】16. D 17. B 18. E 19. F 20. C
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文,说明“感恩的态度”给我们带来高的效率和好的结果的原因。
【16题详解】
前文“Science tells us that an “attitude of gratitude” is a good health choice.(科学告诉我们,“感恩的态度”对健康有益)”表明感恩对于健康的好处,与D选项“Being more grateful often makes us happier and more optimistic.(感恩往往会让我们更快乐、更乐观)”和后文“And gratitude requires little time and no money.(感恩只需要很少的时间和金钱)”都在说明感恩的益处,与第一句“If I could offer you a magic drug that would make you happier, healthier, more optimistic and more productive, and cost nothing and will require very little effort, would you be interested?(如果我能给你一种神奇的药,它能让你更快乐、更健康、更乐观、更有效率,而且不需要花费任何精力,你会感兴趣吗)”对应。故选D项。
【17题详解】
空处为本段的主旨句,后文“Does their appreciation positively impact your relation with them? Of course it does!(他们的感激对你和他们的关系有积极的影响吗?当然有)”可知,本段描述感恩对于人物关系的有益影响;B选项“Gratitude improves relationships.(感恩可以改善人际关系)”符合主旨。故选B项。
【18题详解】
空前“We learn the importance of saying “thank you” as little children. This childhood lesson is extremely of great use.(我们从小就知道说“谢谢”的重要性。这个童年的教训非常有用)”表明说“谢谢”是有用的;后文“How do you feel about them? Does their appreciation positively impact your relation with them? Of course it does!(你觉得他们怎么样?他们的感激对你和他们的关系有积极的影响吗?当然有)”中them为空处提到的内容;E选项“Think about those people that you know who are most appreciative of you.(想想你认识的那些最欣赏你的人)”符合此处语境,引起下文。故选E项。
【19题详解】
本段首句“Gratitude improves problem solving skills.(感恩可以提高解决问题的能力)”表明本段描述感恩可以提高解决问题的能力,空后“However, when we think about what we are grateful for, we open our minds up to new possibilities and connections.(然而,当我们想到我们感激的东西时,我们就打开了新的可能性和联系)”为进行转折,表明感恩有助于打开可能性和联系;F选项“Too often we look at problem solving with a very bored or exhausted view.(我们常常以一种非常无聊或疲惫的视角来看待问题的解决)”表明我们解决问题时常遇见的问题,符合语境。故选F项。
【20题详解】
本段首句“Gratitude helps us learn.(感恩帮助我们学习)”表明本段描述感恩帮助学习,前文“Every dark cloud has a silver lining. (黑暗中总有一线光明)”与C选项“Behind every problem lies an opportunity.(每个问题的背后都蕴藏着机会)”用类比句,说明我们可以通过解决问题进行学习,与后文“Being grateful for our situation, even if we don’t like everything about it, allows us to be thankful for opportunity to learn something new.(对我们的处境心存感激,即使我们并不喜欢它的一切,也会让我们对学习新东西的机会心存感激)”表示“我们应对于艰难的处境进行感恩”语境一致。故选C项。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A.B.C.D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In 2020,13-year-old Adeola Olagbegi caught a rare illness, and had a successful operation. ____21____, Adeola is now out of hospital. While he was ____22____, he found out that he was qualified for a(n) ____23____ to ask for a dream wish from Make-A-Wish Foundation. While many teens would choose a Disney trip or meet a favourite figure, Adeola ____24____ chose to feed the homeless.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation is famous for brightening the lives of children ____25____ illnesses by realizing their wishes, a wish always includes having something or going somewhere. However, Adeola’s wish to give came as a ____26____ to the organization, as Adeola’s ____27____ wish was the first of its kind in the organization’s 35-year history.
“When he so easily offers to help others, you just have to say, that’s a(n) ____28____ young man,” said Linda, an official of the organization. She was ____29____ with the teen’s kindness and sense of ____30____.
Adeola thinks his past experiences ____31____ with his family in their community are what ____32____ him to make the giving wish. When deciding what to do with the ____33____ chance, the one thing that was the most important to him was that his wish had a long-lasting ____34____.
“My mum always says it’s lucky to be someone ____35____, so I just wanted to do something for other people to make it last longer,” Adeola explained.
21. A. Naturally B. Hopefully C. Thankfully D. Frankly
22. A. recovering B. practising C. preparing D. fighting
23. A. interview B. opportunity C. goal D. promise
24. A. anyway B. therefore C. moreover D. instead
25. A. suffering from B. taking on C. looking through D. getting off
26. A. worry B. success C. surprise D. disappointment
27. A. formal B. generous C. exciting D. curious
28. A. kind B. terrible C. capable D. confident
29. A. confused B. affected C. strict D. impressed
30. A. honour B. humour C. responsibility D. relief
31. A. designing B. exploring C. volunteering D. exercising
32. A. permits B. forces C. expects D. inspires
33. A. normal B. unexpected C. strange D. different
34. A. memory B. friendship C. appreciation D. impact
35. A. helpful B. careful C. powerful D. regretful
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. B 28. A 29. D 30. C 31. C 32. D 33. B 34. D 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲的是13岁的Adcola Olagbegi向许愿基金会申请愿望的时候选择了帮助无家可归的人,这让这个组织很惊讶,文中也讲到了Adcola选择这个愿望的原因。
【21题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:值得庆幸的是,Adcola现在已经出院。A. Naturally自然地;B. Hopefully有希望地;C. Thankfully值得庆幸的是;D. Frankly坦白地。由后文的“Adcola is now out of hospital”可知,Adcola现在已经出院,这是值得庆幸的。故选C。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:在康复期间,他发现自己有资格从许愿基金会获得一个梦想愿望的机会。A. recovering康复;B. practicing练习;C. preparing准备;D. fighting战斗。由上文的“had a successful operation”和“Adcola is now out of hospital”可知,他出院后在康复期间,他发现自己有资格向许愿基金会(Make-A-Wish Foundation)许愿。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:在康复期间,他发现自己有资格从许愿基金会获得一个梦想愿望的机会。A. interview面试;B. opportunity机会;C. goal目标;D. promise承诺。由后文的“to ask for a dream wish from Make-A-Wish Foundation”可知,他发现自己有机会向许愿基金会许愿。故选B。
【24题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:许多青少年会选择去迪士尼行或者见最喜欢的人物,而Adcola却选择了给无家可归的人提供食物。A. anyway无论如何;B. therefore因此;C. moreover此外;D. instead相反。由上文的“many teens would choose a Disney trip or meet a favourite figure”和后文的“chose to feed the homeless”可知,此处将 Adcola与许多青少年进行对比,所以“相反”符合句意。故选D。
【25题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:许愿基金会以通过实现他们的愿望来点亮患有疾病的儿童的生活而闻名,一个愿望总是包括拥有一些东西或去一些地方。A. suffering from患有;B. taking on呈现;C. looking through浏览;D. getting off下车。由后文的“illnesses”可知,此处表示“生病的孩子”。故选A。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:然而,Adcola的愿望让该组织感到意外,因为Adcola的慷慨愿望是该组织35年历史上的第一次。A. worry担心;B. success成功;C. surprise意外之事;D. disappointment失望。由后文的“as Adeola's___7___ wish was the first of its kind in the organization's 35-year history”可知,Adcola的愿望让该组织感到意外。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:然而,Adcola的愿望让该组织感到意外,因为Adcola的慷慨愿望是该组织35年历史上的第一次。A. formal正式的;B. generous慷慨的;C. exciting令人激动的;D. curious好奇的。由第一段的“ Adcola__4__ chose to feed the homeless”可知,他的愿望很慷慨。故选B。
【28题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:“当他如此轻易地提出帮助别人时,你只需要说,这是一个善良的年轻人,”该组织的官员琳达说。A. kind善良的;B. terrible糟糕的;C. capable有能力的;D. confident自信的。由上文的“he so easily offers to help others”可知,他如此轻易地提出帮助别人,他是一个善良的年轻人。故选A。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:这个青少年的善良和责任感给她留下了深刻的印象。A. confused困惑的;B. affected被(外界因素)影响的;C. strict严格的;D. impressed印象深刻的。由后文的“with the teen’s kindness and sense of __10”可知,这个青少年的善良和责任感给Linda留下了深刻的印象。故选D。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:这个青少年的善良和责任感给她留下了深刻的印象。A. honour荣幸;B. humour幽默;C. responsibility责任;D. relief宽慰。由第4空后的“chose to feed the homeless”可知,这个青少年有责任感。故选C。
31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:Adcola认为他过去和家人一起在社区做志愿者的经历是激励他实现捐赠愿望的原因。A. designing设计;B. exploring探索;C. volunteering自愿做;D. exercising练习。由后文的“with his family in their community”可知,他和家人在社区做志愿者。故选C。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:Adcola认为他过去和家人一起在社区做志愿者的经历是激励他实现捐赠愿望的原因。A. permits允许;B. forces强迫;C. expects期待;D. inspires激励。由上文的“his past experiences _11_ with his family in their community”和后文的“to make the giving wish”可知,Adcola认为他过去和家人一起在社区做志愿者的经历是激励他实现捐赠愿望的原因。故选D。
【33题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:当决定如何处理这个意外的机会时,对他来说最重要的一件事是,他的愿望具有持久的影响。A. normal正常的;B. unexpected出乎意料的;C. strange奇怪的;D. different不同的。根据第一段的“While he was ___2___, he found out that he was qualified for a(n) ___3___ to ask for a dream wish from Make-A-Wish Foundation.”可知,他可以要求一个愿望是一个出乎意料的机会。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:当决定如何处理这个意外的机会时,对他来说最重要的一件事是,他的愿望具有持久的影响。A. memory记忆;B. friendship友谊;C. appreciation感激;D. impact影响。由后文的“do something for other people”可知,为他人做点事情,这是对他人有影响的。故选D。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:“我妈妈总是说,能成为一个乐于助人的人是一件很幸运的事,所以我只是想为别人做些事情,让这种感觉持续得更久。”Adcola解释说。A. helpful有帮助的;B. careful仔细的;C. powerful强大的;D. regretful后悔的。由后文的“do something for other people”可知,他为他人做点事情,也就是他是对他人有帮助的。故选A。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In the tourist city of Strasbourg, France, various street performers can be found, among ____36____ is Zhao Yang, a Chinese student studying film at the University of Strasbourg. She plays the pipa with great elegance.
Zhao’s ____37____ (connect) with the pipa began at the age of four when she ____38____ (attract) by its elegance and the skills of the player. Towards the end of 2021, Zhao decided to showcase her pipa skills on the streets of Strasbourg for a video project. ____39____ began as a casual filming session finally lasted nearly 40 minutes, as so many people gathered to enjoy her music.
Zhao is glad to see ____40____ growing population of French people getting to know more about Chinese traditional musical instruments. When she first arrived in France, Zhao found it difficult to acquire instruments like the pipa. In recent years, however, she ____41____ (observe) that Chinese traditional instruments are becoming increasingly ____42____ (access). There are shops in big cities selling these instruments and even ____43____ (offer) courses for learning to play them.
The understanding of foreign audiences regarding Chinese traditional instruments has evolved, too. Previously, they only recognized the instruments mainly ____44____ name and appearance. But now, as Zhao has noticed during her pipa performances, spectators talk to her about _____45_____ (it) range, notes and playing techniques, with some guitar lovers comparing the pipa and other string instruments.
“They are really listening to my performances, and this exchange of music and culture is amazing,” said Zhao.
【答案】36. whom
37. connection
38. was attracted
39. What 40. a
41. has observed
42. accessible
43. offering
44. by 45. its
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了在斯特拉斯堡大学学习电影的中国学生赵洋在国外演奏中国乐器,宣传中国文化。
【36题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:在法国旅游城市斯特拉斯堡,可以找到各种各样的街头表演者,其中包括在斯特拉斯堡大学学习电影的中国学生赵洋。她弹琵琶非常优雅。为“介词+关系代词”引导非限制性定语从句,修饰先行词performers,作介词的宾语,指人。故填whom。
【37题详解】
考查名词。句意:赵和琵琶的联系始于四岁,当时她被琵琶的优雅和演奏者的技巧所吸引。作主语,用名词connection。故填connection。
【38题详解】
考查时态语态。句意:赵对琵琶的迷恋始于四岁,当时她被琵琶的优雅和演奏者的技巧所吸引。主语she与谓语动词attract构成被动关系,根据上文at the age of four可知为一般过去时的被动语态,谓语用单数。故填was attracted。
【39题详解】
考查主语从句。句意:一开始只是随意的拍摄,最后持续了近40分钟,因为很多人聚集在一起欣赏她的音乐。引导主语从句,从句缺少主语,指物,用连接代词what,首字母大写。故填What。
【40题详解】
考查冠词。句意:赵很高兴看到越来越多的法国人了解中国传统乐器。短语a growing population of表示“越来越多的人”。故填a。
【41题详解】
考查时态。句意:然而,近年来,她注意到中国传统乐器越来越容易获得。根据上文In recent years可知为现在完成时,主语为she,助动词用has。故填has observed。
【42题详解】
考查形容词。句意:然而,近年来,她注意到中国传统乐器越来越容易获得。作表语,应用形容词accessible。故填accessible。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:大城市里有商店出售这些乐器,甚至提供学习演奏它们的课程。此处shops与offer构成主动关系,故用现在分词形式与selling并列,作后置定语。故填offering。
【44题详解】
考查介词。句意:在此之前,他们主要通过名称和外观来识别乐器。此处表方式,意为“通过”用介词by。故填by。
【45题详解】
考查代词。句意:但现在,正如赵在琵琶表演中注意到的那样,观众会和她谈论琵琶的音域、音符和演奏技巧,一些吉他爱好者还会比较琵琶和其他弦乐器。修饰名词range, notes and playing techniques用形容词性物主代词its。故填its。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是学生会主席李华,你校要举办首届英语艺术节(English Art Festival),请你用英语给师生写一封信,刊登在校报英文版上。信的内容主要包括:
1. 举办时间和地点;
2. 艺术节内容,如英语歌唱比赛、戏剧表演、讲座等等;
3. 举办英语节的意义。
注意:
1.词数 100 左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Teachers and schoolmates,
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear teachers and schoolmates,
I have exciting news to share with all of you. The first English Art Festival is scheduled to be held in our school’s lecture hall from November 30th to 31st.
The festival promises to be a feast for ears and eyes as well as minds, which students and teachers alike are welcome to participate in. A wide variety of wonderful activities are there for you, including English singing competitions, and drama performances.
The festival is bound to fuel your desire to be better English learners, spark your way of thinking and above all get all of you to have fun with English.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文,要求考生用英语给师生写一封信,刊登在校报英文版上,告诉他们学校要举办首届英语艺术节。
【详解】1.词汇积累
令人兴奋的:exciting→thrilling
参加:participate in→take part in
多种多样的:a wide variety of→a wide range of
玩得开心:have fun→enjoy oneself
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:A wide variety of wonderful activities are there for you, including English singing competitions, and drama performances.
拓展句:A wide variety of wonderful activities are there for you, which include English singing competitions, and drama performances.
【点睛】[高分句型1] The festival promises to be a feast for ears and eyes as well as minds, which students and teachers alike are welcome to participate in. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2] A wide variety of wonderful activities are there for you, including English singing competitions, and drama performances. (运用了现在分词作后置定语)
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
In Benton School, the chatter of students filled Room 13 every day. Among the lively atmosphere, Wanda Petronski, a poor Polish girl, with her unruly hair and a faded blue dress that showed signs of frequent wear, became the target of cruel jokes among her classmates.
Each morning, as Wanda stepped into the classroom, a sudden silence would fall over the room. The abrupt silence was soon replaced by whispers and laughter. “Look, there’s Wanda,” Peggy would whisper to her friend Maggie, her eyes shining with mischief. Peggy, the most popular girl in class, was well-known for her sharp tongue and a good sense of fashion. Driven by a mix of boredom and meanness (恶意), she would call out, “How many dresses do you have now, Wanda?” Her voice was filled with pretended curiosity.
Wanda would hesitate, her fingers nervously twisting her dress. “A hundred,” she would reply in a soft murmur; her voice was barely heard. Instantly, the classroom would erupt in laughter. “A hundred!” Peggy would shout, her laughter echoing through the room. “I bet they’re all made of paper!” The other students would join in, their cruel laughter filling the air. Wanda’s face would redden with awkward, and she would quickly lower her head, unable to meet anyone’s eyes.
Miss Mason, their teacher, often tried to intervene. “That’s enough, class. Let’s start the lesson,” she would say firmly, attempting to restore order. But the damage had been done. Day after day, Peggy and her group of friends continued to make fun of Wanda, asking about her “hundred dresses” and making ill remarks about her plain clothes.
One day, Miss Mason announced an exciting drawing contest. The theme was “Design a Dress,” and the winning entries would be displayed in the school hall. Peggy, confident in her artistic abilities, was determined to claim victory.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A few days later, Miss Mason announced the result and everyone was shocked.
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Feeling a strong sense of guilt, Peggy and Maggie went to Wanda’s house with the good news.
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【答案】 A few days later, Miss Mason announced the result and everyone was shocked. Wanda won the first prize, for she had submitted 100 exquisite, uniquely detailed fashion design drawings. Each drawing was a masterpiece, featuring elaborate patterns and vivid colors that far exceeded the simple sketches of the other students. Peggy and the class stared in disbelief at the beautiful display of Wanda’s talent. But Wanda wasn’t there to see her triumph. She had been absent for days, likely due to classmates’ constant bad behavior. The classroom was filled with an awkward silence as the students realized how wrong they had been to laugh at her.
Feeling a strong sense of guilt, Peggy and Maggie went to Wanda’s house with the good news. When they arrived, Wanda seemed surprised to see them. Peggy, her voice filled with regret, said, “Wanda, your drawings won! They’re amazing. We’re so sorry for being mean.” Maggie nodded in agreement. Wanda smiled gently and said, “It’s okay.” She then offered to give Peggy and Maggie some of her drawings. “I want you to have them,” she said. Her kindness touched their hearts. From that day on, Peggy and Maggie learned the importance of kindness and never judged others by their appearance again. Whenever anyone walked through the school hall and saw Wanda’s beautiful drawings, they were reminded of the power of forgiveness and the impact that a single act of kindness could have.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了在Benton学校里,波兰贫困女孩Wanda因衣着朴素而遭受同学嘲笑,但最终凭借自己的绘画才华赢得绘画比赛并赢得同学们尊重与歉意的故事,传达了不应以貌取人、应尊重他人、善良与宽容的力量等深刻道理。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“几天后,Mason小姐公布了比赛结果,所有人都震惊了。”以及第二段首句内容“Peggy和Maggie深感愧疚,带着这个好消息去了Wanda家。”可知,第一段可描写Wanda获得了一等奖,她提交了100副作品,但是Wanda因为同学们的嘲笑已经几天没有上学了。
②由第二段首句内容“Peggy和Maggie深感愧疚,带着这个好消息去了Wanda家。”可知,第二段可描写两人诚挚地向Wanda道了歉,也明白了善良的重要性。
2.续写线索:几天后,Mason小姐公布了比赛结果,所有人都震惊了——Wanda获得了一等奖,因为她提交了100副作品——每一幅作品都是杰作——但是Wanda却因为同学们的嘲笑几天没有来上学——所有人都陷入了沉默——Peggy和Maggie深感愧疚,带着这个好消息去了Wanda家——她们告诉了Wanda这个好消息,并向Wanda道歉——从那天开始,两人明白了善良的重要性
3.词汇激活
行为类
①充满了:be filled with/ be full of
②明白:realize/come to know
③打动:touch/ move/strike
情绪类
①尴尬的:awkward/ embarrassing
②惊讶的:surprised/ astonished
【点睛】【高分句型1】Each drawing was a masterpiece, featuring elaborate patterns and vivid colors that far exceeded the simple sketches of the other students.(运用了that引导的定语从句)
【高分句型2】The classroom was filled with an awkward silence as the students realized how wrong they had been to laugh at her.(运用了as引导的状语从句和how引导的宾语从句)
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